Concord Camera Eye-Q Go 2000 User Manual

ENGLISH

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on the purchase of your new camera. Your camera has been carefully engineered and manufactured to give you dependable operation. Read this manual before operating the camera to become more familiar with it.

This manual has been written and formatted with depth and detail so that you can easily follow the instructions to maximize the features of your camera.

Table of Contents

Important Information......................................................................................4

Precautions ......................................................................................................5

Camera Features ..............................................................................................6

System Requirements ......................................................................................7

1. The Camera

Overview of your Concord Eye-Q Go 2000......................................................8

Loading the Battery ........................................................................................9

Turning the Camera On and Off ....................................................................10

LCD Menu Screens ..........................................................................................11

LCD Status Messages......................................................................................15

Turning the LCD On and Off ..........................................................................16

Camera Ready LED Status..............................................................................16

Camera Memory..............................................................................................17

Slide switch ....................................................................................................19

2. Camera Mode

Taking Images ................................................................................................20

Main Menu ....................................................................................................20

Mode ..........................................................................................................21

Video Clips ............................................................................................21

Self-timer................................................................................................22

Size............................................................................................................23

Quality ......................................................................................................24

Flash ..........................................................................................................25

EV ..............................................................................................................26

WB (White Balance) ..................................................................................27

Scene ........................................................................................................28

Brightness ................................................................................................29

Setup ........................................................................................................30

Digital Zoom ..................................................................................................34

3. Review Mode

Enlargement ..................................................................................................35

Viewing Video Clips ......................................................................................35

Main Menu ....................................................................................................36

Delete ........................................................................................................36

Thumbnail..................................................................................................38

4. Software Installation

Installing the Camera Drivers and ArcSoft Applications ................................39

5. Transferring Photos to the Computer

Connecting the Camera to the Computer......................................................40

TWAIN/WDM Drivers (PC) ..........................................................................41

Mass Storage Mode (DSC)........................................................................42

Unplugging the camera from the computer ............................................43

ArcSoft PhotoImpression (PC) ..................................................................44

6. Other Features

ArcSoft VideoImpression (PC) ........................................................................45

Web Camera ..................................................................................................46

TV Mode ........................................................................................................47

7. Camera Maintenance

Cleaning the camera ......................................................................................50

8. Tips and Troubleshooting ..............................................................................51

9. Camera Specifications ....................................................................................55

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

FCC INFORMATION

FCC WARNING: This equipment meets the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. Only the cable supplied with the camera should be used. Operation with other cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception and could void the user’s authorization to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

for HOME OR OFFICE USE

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

USER INFORMATION

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

VCCI INFORMATION

This is a Class B product, to be used in a domestic environment, based on the Technical Requirement of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) from Information Technology Equipment. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Please install and use the equipment according to this instruction manual.

PRECAUTIONS

Be sure to observe the following precautions when using the camera:

•Do not open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs. Always leave this service to authorized repair facilities.

•Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Never use outdoors when it is raining or snowing.

•Should foreign matter or water get into the unit, immediately turn the power off and contact your local authorized service center.

•Physical damage and malfunction of this unit can cause the image data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transferring them to a personal computer.

•Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the camera may malfunction and require the user to reset the camera.

•Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits.

•Do not leave the camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a closed vehicle or in direct sunlight.

•Remove the battery when camera is not used for long periods of time.

•Use a 3V CR123 lithium battery only.

•Dispose of the battery in a manner that complies with applicable laws.

•Do not place the camera in unstable locations where the camera may fall and be damaged.

•Do not press on the lens.

•Do not unplug the camera from the TV or computer while the camera is in operation; otherwise, the memory may be corrupted.

•Do not turn the power off or open the battery compartment when the LED is blinking or lit up; otherwise, the image may not be stored.

Camera Features

•Stores approximately 8 Fine, 15 Normal or 27 Economy (1600 x 1200 pixels) mode photos with 7MB internal memory

•Virtually unlimited storage using the removable MultiMediaCard (MMC) or Secure Digital (SD). (MMC/SD memory cards are sold separately).

• 1.6" Color LCD

• USB connection and cable

• TV connection (NTSC and PAL)

•Built-in automatic flash

•Focus free from 4 feet (1.2 meters) to infinity

• 1600 x 1200 pixel output (2.0 Megapixels)

• TV On Screen Display (OSD) menu

•Up to 4X Digital Zoom

•Slide switch with Macro (Close-up photography), Indoor (Auto Flash) and Distant (No Flash) modes

•EV Compensation

•Preset Scene Selection

•Video Clip Mode

•Web Camera (Windows only)

•Mass Storage Driver

•Self-timer

•Tripod socket

•Multi-language support

System Requirements

PC:

•Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000 and XP

• IBM PC/AT or compatible, 200 Mhz or higher

•Minimum 32MB RAM (64MB recommended)

• USB Port

• 640 x 480 monitor, minimum 16 bit color (1024 x 768 24 bit color recommended)

• 175MB free hard disk space

• 56K or faster modem, ISDN or LAN connection (for the Web Camera feature only)

• CD-ROM drive

Macintosh:

•Mac OS 9 or higher

•Macintosh Power PC or higher, Minimum 64MB of RAM

• USB Port

• 100MB of available Hard Disk Space

1. The Camera

Overview of Your Concord Eye-Q Go 2000

FRONT/TOP

10. Camera Ready LED

11. LCD

12. USB/TV Out Ports

13. Tripod Socket

14. Viewfinder

15. Navigation Button

16. Power Button

17. LCD On/Off Button

18. OK Button

19. Menu Button

20. Battery Door

BACK/BOTTOM

1. Shutter Button

2. Rotary Switch

3. Neck/Wrist Strap Mount

4. Viewfinder

5. Flash Sensor

6. Flash

7. Self-timer LED

8. Lens

9. Slide Switch

16 17 18 19

Loading the Battery

The camera uses one 3V CR123 lithium battery.

Loading the Battery:

1. Locate the battery door on the bottom of the camera.

2. Slide the battery door outwards, as indicated by the arrow and lift the battery door to open. (fig.1.1)

3. Insert the 3V CR123 lithium battery with the positive terminal (+) toward the inside of the battery compartment.

4. Close the battery door, press down on it and slide it towards the center of the camera until it snaps into place.

Note: Remove the batteries from the Concord Eye-Q Go 2000 if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time to prevent corrosion or battery leaks.

Checking the Battery

The camera has a battery indicator that shows the current battery level.

fig.1.1

fig.1.2

FULL

Batteries are full and ready to use.

LOW

Batteries are low and need to be replaced soon.

Turning the Camera on and of f

To turn the camera on and off:

1. Press the On/Off button for a few seconds. The camera will beep when it is turned on.

2. To turn the camera off, press the On/Off button

for a few seconds.

Note: Please peel off the thin protective plastic film on the LCD before use.

fig.1.3

fig.1.4

LCD Menu Screens

Mode

Size

Quality

Flash

MAIN MENU

Video Clip

Self-timer

Main Menu

MODE

1600 x 1200

1280 x 960

640 x 480

OK MENU

IMAGE SIZE

Fine

Normal

Economy

OK MENU

QUALITY

Auto

Flash

Flash Off

OK MENU

FLASH

Main Menu

OK MENU

IMAGE SIZE

Main Menu

OK MENU

QUALITY

Main Menu

OK MENU

FLASH

LCD Menu Screens

AWB

Sunny

Fluorescent

OK MENU

Tungsten

Main Menu

OK MENU

–

EXPOSURE VALUE +

–

Brightness +

Scene

Brightness

MAIN MENU

–

SCENE

OK MENU

LCD Menu Screens

Language

Default

Format

Main Menu

SETUP

Format

Time-out 60S

Driver DSC

TV PAL

PlayLogo Of f

SETUP

Language

Español

Deutsch

Italiano

OK MENU

Language

Setup

Exit

MAIN MENU

PC DSC

NTSC PAL

15S 30S 60S 90S None

English

Français

OK MENU

This operation will

delete all images

Yes

Delete

Thumbnail

Brightness

Exit

MAIN MENU

Delete One

Delete All

Main Menu

DELETE

THIS FILE?

Yes

DELETE

ALL FILES?

Yes

–

Brightness +

LCD Menu Screens

LCD Status Messages

Messages on the LCD indicate if the memory is full or if there is a problem with the memory.

1. MEMORY CARD IS FULL:

The memory card is full.

MEMORY CARD FULL!

2. INTERNAL MEMORY IS FULL:

The internal memory is full.

INTERNAL MEMORY FULL

3. ERROR:

The camera’s internal memory or the MMC/SD may be corrupted. Please format the memory. (P.33)

ERROR!

Turning the LCD On and Off

By default, the LCD automatically turns on

1600

when the camera is powered on. Press to turn the LCD on or off.

Using the Display ON/OFF Button:

AWB

005/080

1. Press once to turn the LCD icons off.

2. Press again to turn the LCD off.

3. Press to turn the LCD on.

Camera Ready LED Status

When the Camera Ready LED is:

1. Steady

The camera is in capture mode. Please hold the camera steady during this time; otherwise, the image may come out blurry. (fig.1.5)

2. Blinking

The flash is recharging or the camera is in storage mode. You may move the camera in this mode. (fig.1.5)

Note: Do not open the battery door or turn the power off while the Camera Ready LED is steady or blinking; otherwise, the images or video clips in the camera may be damaged.

fig.1.5

Camera Memory

The Concord Eye-Q Go 2000 can store files in one of two ways using either the camera’s 7MB internal memory or the removable MMC/SD. Memory cards are sold separately and can be purchased from major electronic or computer retailers.

When the MMC/SD is inserted, the images and video clips stored in the internal memory will be transferred automatically onto the memory card.

LCDDefault Memory

MMC/SD

No Internal Memory (7MB)

Note: If a MMC/SD with insufficient memory is inserted, there will only be a partial transfer and the memory card will be filled. Please insert a memory card with sufficient memory, or delete images. Please refer to the Deleting Files section for instruction. (P. 36) The files that were not transferred will remain in the internal memory.

When the camera’s internal memory or the MMC/SD is full, you will need to delete images to continue to take pictures, or insert a new MMC/SD memory card. Please refer to the Deleting Photos section for instructions.

Note: There may be available storage space by using a lower photo quality setting. Refer to the QUALITY section to select a lower quality setting on P. 24.

Using the MultiMediaCard or the Secure Digital Memory Card

Inserting the memory card:

1. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the camera.

2. Slide the battery door away from the camera body and lift the battery door to open.

3. Insert the MMC or SD memory card as indicated by the arrow. (fig.1.6)

4. Close the battery door. Press down on it and slide it towards the center of the camera until it snaps into place.

Note: Please use MMC/SD memory cards with 16 MB of storage or higher.

Note: If the internal memory or the MMC/SD is corrupted, the LCD will display Error! The memory needs to be formatted. Please format all files to continue. (P. 33)

Note: MMC/SD memory cards are sold separately and can be purchased from major electronic or computer retailers. The cost will vary depending on the size of the memory card.

fig.1.6

SLIDE SWITCH

The camera has a Slide Switch that has 3 image taking modes: macro ( ), portrait ( ) and distant ( ). The current flash setting is displayed in the upper left corner of the LCD.

Slide Switch Flash Status Conditions Distance from Position subject

Macro ( ) Auto Flash ( ) Use this option to 2.2ft. (0.65m) to

Portrait ( ) Auto Flash ( ) Use this option in 4.7ft. (1.4m) to

Distant ( ) No Flash ( ) Use this option in 4.7ft. (1.4m) to

Using the slide switch:

1. Position the Slide switch towards the macro ( ),

take close-up 4.7ft. (1.4m) photography.

variable lighting 10.8ft. (3.2m) conditions. The camera will automatically detect when the flash is needed.

outdoor or bright infinity light conditions.

portrait ( ) or distant ( ) icon until the switch clicks into place. (fig.2.7)

2. To ensure accurate focus, refer to the chart above to make sure that the subject is within the distance range in the mode that you selected.

fig.2.7

Note: The default flash mode is set by the Slide Switch. To manually override the slide switch flash mode, the setting must be changed on the Flash menu on the LCD. Please refer to p. 25 for further information.

2. Camera Mode

Taking Images:

1. Set the camera to Camera Mode by moving the Mode Switch to .

2. Position the subject in the viewfinder OR the LCD. (fig.2.1)

3. Gently press the Shutter button (fig.2.2) and keep the camera still until the camera ready LED next to the viewfinder flashes. (fig.2.3)

4. When the image has been captured, the camera ready LED next to the viewfinder begins to blink. This indicates that the image is being processed.

5. A preview of the image will be displayed on the LCD for 1 second and the file counter number displayed in the LCD will be updated.

MAIN MENU

1. In Camera Mode, press MENU.

2. Press or to toggle between the options.

3. Press to view the sub-menu of the selected option.

4. If you would like to exit any menu, press

until Main Menu is highlighted and

press to return to the Main Menu.

5. Press MENU to return to picture taking mode.

fig.2.1

fig.2.2

fig.2.3

MAIN MENU

Mode

Size

Quality

Flash

MODE - VIDEO CLIPS

Mode

Size

Quality

Flash

MAIN MENU

Video Clip

Self-timer

Main Menu

MODE

SHUTTER TO •REC

MENU TO CANCEL

SHUTTER TO STOP

•REC

Taking Video Clips:

1. When Video Clip is highlighted in the MODE menu, press .

2. Press the Shutter button to begin recording a continuous video clip. (fig.2.4)

3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording. (fig.2.5)

4. The camera will continue recording until the memory is almost full.

5. When the recording is completed, the camera will return to picture taking mode.

fig.2.4

fig.2.5

Note: To view your video clips on your computer, please complete all the steps in the Software Installation section. (P. 39)

Note: The camera ready LED will blink rapidly when the camera is storing the video clip. Do not open the battery door or turn the camera off while the LED is blinking, or the video clip may not be stored.

Note: To exit video clip mode before beginning to record, press MENU to return to the Main Menu.

MODE - SELF-TIMER

SELF-TIMER

Self-timer

Off

Mode

Size

Quality

Flash

MAIN MENU

Video Clip

Self-timer

Main Menu

MODE

Self-timer:

1. Highlight Self-timer in the MODE menu, then press . (fig.2.6)

2. Use the and to highlight Off or On.

3. Press OK to select.

4. Position the subject in the viewfinder or LCD.

5. Press the Shutter button.

6. The camera ready LED and the self-timer LED will blink for 10 seconds and then the image will be captured.

Note: The self-timer is automatically deactivated once the image is taken.

fig.2.6

SIZE

Mode

Size

Quality

Flash

MAIN MENU

1600 x 1200

1280 x 960

640 x 480

OK MENU

IMAGE SIZE

1. In the SIZE menu, press or to toggle between 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960 and 640 x 480 pixels.

2. Press OK to select the size and press MENU to return to picture taking

mode.

Image Quality

Images taken with 7MB (approx.)

1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Fine 8 14 28 Normal 15 33 66 Economy 27 54 114

Note: The selected option will be marked by ( •).

QUALITY

Mode

Size

Quality

Flash

MAIN MENU

Fine

Normal

Economy

OK MENU

QUALITY

1. In the QUALITY menu, press or to toggle between Fine, Normal and Economy.

2. Press OK to select the quality mode and press MENU to return to picture taking mode.

Image Size 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 JPEG ratios 5.1:1 12:1 24:1

Note: The selected option will be marked by ( •).

Fine Normal Economy

FLASH

Mode

Size

Quality

Flash

MAIN MENU

Auto

Flash

Flash Off

OK MENU

FLASH

This feature enables the camera to override the flash mode that is set by the Slide Switch.

In the flash mode, there are 3 flash options: Auto ( ), Flash ( ) or Flash Off ( ).

Flash Option Distance from Lighting Condition

Auto ( ) 3.9ft (1.2m) to Use this option in variable lighting

Flash ( ) 3.9ft (1.2m) to Use this option in backlight or low light

Flash Off ( ) 3.9ft (1.2m) to Use this option in outdoor or bright

1. In the FLASH menu, press or to choose between Auto ( ), Flash ( ), and Flash Off ( ).

2. Press OK to select the flash mode and press MENU to exit.

3. Position the subject in the camera.

4. Take the image.

5. The flash mode will return to the default setting on the Slide Switch.

Note: The selected option will be marked by ( •).

Note: The flash may need time to recharge between images. While it is

charging the camera ready LED blinks. When it stops blinking you are ready to take another picture. If the batteries are low, the flash will not work. Please insert fresh batteries.

subject

8.5ft (2.5m) conditions. The camera will automatically

8.5ft (2.5m) conditions. The flash will work in bright

detect when the flash is needed.

and dark conditions.

infinity light conditions.

EV - EXPOSURE VALUE

Scene

Brightness

MAIN MENU

–

EXPOSURE VALUE +

1. In the EV menu, press or to toggle between –2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5 and +2.0.

2. Press MENU to exit.

( + )

( – )

Use this setting for scenes with low light conditions.

Use this setting for scenes with bright light conditions.

WB (WHITE BALANCE)

Scene

Brightness

MAIN MENU

–

AWB

Sunny

Fluorescent

OK MENU

1. In the WB (WHITE BALANCE) menu, press or to choose between AWB, Sunny, Fluorescent or Tungsten.

2. Press OK to select the white balance mode and press MENU to exit.

White Balance Option Explanation

Auto White Balance The camera will automatically

Sunny To be used outdoors with sufficient

Fluorescent To be used indoors with fluorescent

Tungsten To be used indoors with tungsten

choose the white balance setting.

sunlight.

light conditions.

PRESET SCENE SELECTION

Scene

Brightness

MAIN MENU

–

SCENE

OK MENU

1. In the Scene menu, press or to choose between Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Night Landscape, Fireworks and Off.

2. Press OK to select the scene mode and press MENU to exit.

Party/Indoor

Beach/Snow

Night Landscape

Sunset

Fireworks

Use this mode in to capture the details of candlelit scenes or other indoor background light conditions.

Use this mode to capture the details in high glare scenes such as snow or shining water.

A slow shutter speed is used to capture the lights in night scenes. Photography Tip: With the slow shutter speed there is a possibility of subject blur due to camera movement. To reduce blurring, you may do the following:

1. Set your camera to Night Landscape mode.

2. Place your camera on a tripod or sturdy surface area.

3. Set the camera to self-timer mode.

4. Press the shutter button. This mode captures the deep hues and color variations in

sunsets and sunrises. Use this mode to capture the burst of light from fireworks

with a slower shutter speed.

-Due to the slower shutter speed, place the camera on a tripod for better picture quality.

BRIGHTNESS

Scene

Brightness

MAIN MENU

–

Brightness +

Use this option to change the LCD brightness.

1. In the BRIGHTNESS menu, press or to toggle between the options.

2. Press MENU to exit.

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