Concord Camera Eye-Q Go LCD Camera User Manual

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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
	Camera Features ..............................................................................................	6
	System Requirements ......................................................................................	6
1.	The Camera
	Overview of your Concord Eye-Q Go LCD Camera ..........................................	7
	Loading the Battery ........................................................................................	8
	Turning the Camera On and Off ......................................................................	9
	LCD Menus Screens ........................................................................................	10
	LCD Messages ................................................................................................	12
	Turning the LCD On and Off ..........................................................................	13
	Camera Ready LED Status ..............................................................................	13
	Camera Memory ..............................................................................................	14
	Using the Memory Card ..................................................................................	15
2.	Camera Mode
	Taking Pictures................................................................................................	16
	Main Menu ......................................................................................................	16
	Mode Select ..............................................................................................	17
	Video Clips Mode ................................................................................	17
	Self-timer ..............................................................................................	18
	Image Quality ............................................................................................	19
	Slide Switch ..............................................................................................	20
	Flash ..........................................................................................................	21
	White Balance ..........................................................................................	22
	LCD Brightness ..........................................................................................	23
	Setup ........................................................................................................	24
	2X Digital Zoom ............................................................................................	27
3.	Review Mode
	2X Enlargement ..............................................................................................	28
	Video Clip Playback ......................................................................................	28
	Main Menu ....................................................................................................	29
	Delete ........................................................................................................	29
	Thumbnail ..................................................................................................	31
	Brightness ..................................................................................................	31

4.	Transferring Files to the Computer
	Installing the Software ..................................................................................	32
	Connecting the Camera to the Computer ......................................................	33
	Disconnecting the Camera from the Computer ............................................	33
	Viewing files on your computer ....................................................................	34
	TWAIN/WDM Drivers ..................................................................................	35
	Mass Storage ............................................................................................	36
	For Windows ........................................................................................	36
	For Macintosh ......................................................................................	37
	Using PhotoImpression Software ..................................................................	38
5.	Special Features
	PC Video Clips................................................................................................	39
	Web Camera ..................................................................................................	40
	TV Mode ........................................................................................................	41
6.	Camera Maintenance
	Cleaning the Eye-Q Go LCD............................................................................	43
7.	Tips and Troubleshooting ..............................................................................	44
8.	Getting Help ..................................................................................................	48
9.	Camera Specifications ....................................................................................	49
10.	Warranty Information ....................................................................................	52

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 cables 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 Requirements of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). 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 the 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.

•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 CR123 lithium batteries 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 touch or 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 camera ready LED is on or blinking, otherwise the image or video clip may not get stored.

Camera Features

•Stores approximately 14 Fine, 33 Normal or 54 Economy mode images with 7MB internal memory

•Virtually unlimited storage using the removable MultiMediaCard (MMC) or Secure Digital (SD). MMC/SD memory cards can be purchased separately at most computer or electronic retailers.

•1.6" Color LCD

•1280 x 960 pixel resolution (1.3 Mega Pixels)

•Focus free from 0.65m to infinity

•2X Digital Zoom

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

•Video Clip Mode

•Self-timer

•PC Video Clips (Windows only)

•Web Camera (Windows only)

•TV On Screen Display (OSD) menu

•TV connection (NTSC and PAL)

•USB connection and cable

•Tripod socket

•Multi-language menu

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 LCD Camera

FRONT/TOP

1	4
2
	5
	6
3	7
	7
	8

1.Shutter Button

2.Rotary Switch

3.Neck/Wrist Strap Mount

4.Viewfinder

5.Flash

6.Self-timer LED

7.Lens

8.Slide Switch

9.	Camera Ready LED	BACK/BOTTOM
9.	Camera Ready LED
10.	LCD
11.	USB/TV Out/Phone Ports		13
11.	USB/TV Out/Phone Ports
	(Optional)
12.	Tripod Socket	9	14
13.	Viewfinder		14
13.	Viewfinder
14.	Navigation Button		15
15.	Power Button	10	16
15.	Power Button	10	17
16.	LCD On/Off Button		17
16.	LCD On/Off Button		18
17.	OK Button	11	18
17.	OK Button	11
18.	Menu Button	12	19
19.	Battery Door	12	19
19.	Battery Door

Loading the Battery

The Concord Eye-Q Go LCD 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)	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.	fig.1.2

Note: Take extra care in opening or closing the battery door so as to prevent the battery from falling out.

Checking the Battery

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

FULL

Battery is full and ready for use.

LOW

Battery is low in power and it needs to be replaced soon.

Turning the Camera on and off

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.

fig.1.4

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

LCD MENU SCREENS

MAIN MENU

Mode

Quality

Flash

MAIN MENU

Brightness

Setup

Exit

MODE
Video Clip
Self - timer	Off
Main Menu
	QUALITY
	Fine
	Normal
	Economy
	Main Menu
FLASH
A u t o
F l a s h
Flash Off
Main Menu	WB
	WB
	AW B
	S u n n y
	F l u o r e s e n t
	Tu n g s t e n

BRIGHTNESS
B r i g h t n e s s
	1 5 S
	3 0 S
	6 0 S
	9 0 S
SETUP	Non
SETUP

		P C
Timeout	15S	P C
Timeout	15S	H D D
Driver	PC


TV	NTSC
TV	NTSC	N T S C
Language		PA L
		PA L

		English
	SETUP	Français
	SETUP	Español
		Español
	Default	Deutsch
	Format	Italiano
	Format
	Main Menu
	10

MAIN MENU

Delete

Thumbnail

Brightness

Exit

		DELETE ONE
	DELETE	THIS FILE
	DELETE	No
		No
	Delete One	Yes
		Yes
	Delete All
	Main Menu
		DELETE ALL
		No
		Yes

BRIGHTNESS

Brightness

LCD Messages

Message(s) will be prompted on the LCD screen when the memory is full or if there is a problem with the memory.

1.MMC MEMORY IS INSUFFICIENT:

If the file in the internal memory is larger than the available memory space in the MMC/SD memory card, the file will not be transferred and this message will appear. Please insert a MMC/SD memory card with sufficient memory or delete files.

2.MMC/SD IS FULL:

The MMC/SD memory card is full. Please insert a new MMC/SD memory card or delete files.

3.INTERNAL MEMORY IS FULL:

The internal memory is full. Please insert an MMC/SD memory card or delete files.

4.ERROR:

The camera’s internal memory or the MMC/SD memory card memory may be corrupted. Delete all files or format the memory to continue.

MMC MEMORY IS INSUFFICIENT

MMC FULL!

INTERNAL MEMORY

FULL

ERROR!

Turning the LCD On and Off

The LCD automatically turns on when the camera is powered on. Press the LCD On/Off button to turn the LCD on or off.

Using the Display ON/OFF Button:

1.Press once to turn the LCD icons off.

2.Press to turn the LCD off.

3.Press to turn the LCD on.

Camera Ready LED Status

FINE

005/080

When the Camera Ready LED is:

1. Steady

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

fig.1.5

2. Blinking

The flash is recharging or the camera is in background storage mode. You may move the camera. (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.

Camera Memory

The Concord Eye-Q Go LCD can store images in one of two ways using either the camera’s 7MB internal memory or the removable MultiMediaCard or Secure Digital memory card (MMC/SD).

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

LCD	Default Memory
	MMC/SD
No	Internal Memory (7MB)

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

When the camera’s internal memory or the MMC/SD is full, you will need to delete files to continue to take images. Please refer to the Deleting Images section for instructions, or use a new MMC/SD with free space.

Note: There may be available storage space by using a lower image quality setting. Refer to the Quality Images section to change the image quality settings.

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)

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.25)

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.

2. Camera Mode

The default mode for taking images is the fine quality setting. Please refer to the Image Quality section to learn how to change the settings of your camera. (fig.2.1)

Taking Still Images:

1.Set the Mode switch to .

2.Position the subject in the LCD or the viewfinder.

3.Gently press the Shutter button (fig.2.2) and keep the camera still when the camera ready LED next to the viewfinder is lit. This indicates that the image is being captured. (fig.2.3)

4.When the image has been captured, the camera ready LED next to the viewfinder will blink. This indicates that the image is being stored in the memory. You may move the camera at this time.

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.

fig.2.1

fig.2.2

fig.2.3

MAIN MENU

1.	In	Mode, press MENU.		MAIN MENU
2.	Press	or	to toggle between the

	options.			M o d e

3.	Press	to view the sub-menu of the		Q u a l i t y

	selected option.			F l a s h
4.	If you would like to exit any menu, press			W B
	until Main Menu is highlighted and
	press OK to return to the Main Menu.

5. Press MENU to exit.

MODE MENU

MAIN MENU

M o d e

Q u a l i t y

F l a s h

W B

MODE
Video Clip
Self - timer	Off
Main Menu

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)

OR
4.	The camera will continue recording until the	fig.2.4
	memory is almost full.
	memory is almost full.
5.	When the recording is completed, the
	camera will return to still image taking
	mode.

PRESS SHUTTER TO STOP

fig.2.5

Note: To exit video clip mode before recording, press MENU to return to still image taking mode.

MAIN MENU
Mode
Quality	+
	+
Flash
WB

MODE
Video Clip
Self - timer	Off
Main Menu

To use the Self-timer:

1.Highlight Self-timer in the MODE menu, press

to switch to On. (fig.2.6)

2.Press MENU to return to Still Image Capture Mode.

3.Position the subject in the camera.

4.Press the Shutter button.

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

MODE
Video Clip
Self - timer	On
Main Menu
fig.2.6

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

To cancel the Self-timer:

1.Highlight Self-timer in the MODE menu, press to switch to Off. (fig.2.7)

2.Press MENU to return to still image capture mode.

FINE

005/080

fig.2.7

QUALITY

MAIN MENU

M o d e

Q u a l i t y

F l a s h

W B

QUALITY

F i n e

N o r m a l

E c o n o m y

Main Menu

Images can be captured in one of three quality modes: fine, normal or economy. These modes differ in image file size and different image (JPEG) compression ratios.

	FINE	NORMAL	ECONOMY

JPEG ratio	5.5:1	12:1	24:1

Images taken
with 7MB of	14	33	54
Memory (approx.)

Setting the Image Quality Mode:

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 Still image taking mode.

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

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 ( A )		Use this option to	0.65m to 1.4m
				take close
				photography.
Portrait (	)	Auto Flash (	A )	Use this option in	1.4m to 3.2m
				variable lighting
				conditions. The
				camera will
				automatically detect
				when the flash is
				needed.
Distant (	)	No Flash (	)	Use this option in	1.4m to infinity
				outdoor or bright
				light conditions.

Using the slide switch:
1.	Position the Slide switch towards the macro (			),
	portrait (	) or distant (	) icon until the switch
	clicks into place. (fig.2.8)
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.2.8

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. 21 for further information.

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 ( A ), Flash ( ) or Flash Off ( ).

Flash Option	Distance from	Lighting Condition
	subject

Auto ( A )	8.5ft (2.5m) and	Use this option in variable lighting
	3.9ft (1.2m).	conditions. The camera will automatically
		detect when the flash is needed.
Flash ( )	8.5ft (2.5m) and	Use this option in backlight or low light
	3.9ft (1.2m).	conditions. The flash will work in bright
		and dark conditions.

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

1.In the FLASH menu, press or to choose between Auto ( A ), 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 photos. While it is charging the Camera Ready LED blinks. When it stops blinking the camera is ready to take another image. If the batteries are low, the flash will not work. Please insert fresh batteries.

WHITE BALANCE

MAIN MENU

M o d e

Q u a l i t y

F l a s h

W B

AW B

S u n n y

F l u o r e s e n t

Tu n g s t e n

White Balance Option		Explanation

Auto White Balance (AWB)		The camera will automatically
		choose the white balance setting.
Sunny ( )		To be used outdoors with sufficient
		sunlight.
Fluorescent (	)	To be used indoors with fluorescent
		light conditions.

Tungsten (	)	To be used indoors with tungsten
		light conditions.

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.

LCD BRIGHTNESS

MAIN MENU

B r i g h t n e s s

S e t u p

BRIGHTNESS

B r i g h t n e s s

Main Menu

Use this option to change the LCD brightness.

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

2.Press MENU to exit.

SETUP

Setup Option	Selection Options	Explanation

Timeout	15, 30, 60, 90	Sets the automatic power off option.

	None	Deactivates the automatic power off
		option.

Driver	PC	(Windows only) Use this mode to
		view your images and video clips
		using the WDM/TWAIN drivers. (p.35)
	HDD	(Windows and Macintosh) Mass
		Storage mode. Use this mode to view
		your images and video clips using the
		Mass Storage driver. (p.36)

TV	NTSC	Sets the mode to adapt with your TV.

	PAL
Language	English,	Sets the language in your camera.
	Français,
	Español,
	Deutsch,
	Italiano
Format		Formats the internal memory or the
		MMC/SD memory card by deleting all
		files.

Default		Sets all camera settings to the factory
		default.

Using the SETUP menu:

1.Use or to toggle between the options.

2.When the option is highlighted, use to change the setting.

3.Press to select and scroll to the next option or press MENU to exit.

TIME-OUT

To extend battery life, the camera will automatically power off after 30 seconds of inactivity. Use this option to change the default setting.

SETUP
Time - out	30S
Driver	PC
TV	NTSC
Language

DRIVER

Please refer to the Transferring Files to the Computer section on P. 31 for further information.

Please refer to the TV Mode section on P. 38 for further information.

LANGUAGE

Use this option to change the language setting in your camera. All menus and messages will be displayed in the selected language.

FORMAT

Formatting deletes all files. Use this option to format the internal memory or the MMC/SD memory card.

To format the:

•Internal memory – The MMC/SD card must not be in the camera.

•MMC/SD card – Insert the memory card into the camera.

Note: If ERROR! is displayed on the LCD screen, this means that the internal memory or the memory in the MMC/SD is corrupted. Please format the memory to continue.