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- Page 1 User’s Guide User’s Guide www.concord-camera.com...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Camera Overview
CAMERA OVER VIEW CAMERA OVER VIEW Top/Front 11. Flash Ready LED 19. OK Button/ 12. Viewfinder Enlargement Button 13. Auto-Focus LED 20. Reset Button 14. LCD 21. MENU Button 15. Tripod Socket 22. Wrist Strap Holder 16. Battery/Memory 23. LCD On/Off Button Card Door 24. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
CAMERA OVERVIEW ...2 Top / Front ...2 Bottom / Back ...2 LCD ICONS..2 GETTING STARTED ...5 Package Contents ...5 Camera Features ...5 Attaching the Wrist Strap...5 Loading the Batteries ...5 Turning the Camera On and Off...6 Checking the Battery Level ...6 Setting the language / Turning the LCD On and Off ...7 Internal Memory / Inserting the Memory Card ...8 Setting the camera’s operational mode ...9... - Page 5 CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ...24 Setup Menu and Features ...26 Setting the Auto Off Time ...27 Setting the Language ...27 Setting the LCD Brightness ...27 Formatting internal memory or memory card ...28 RESTORE THE CAMERA TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS ...29 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE ...30 Computer System Requirements ...30 Installation Requirements ...30...
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Page 6: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED GETTING ST ARTED GETTING ST ARTED Package Contents • Concord Eye-Q 3040 AF • Mini-USB Cable • TV Out Cable • User’s Guide/Quick Start Guide/Warranty Card • Camera Case • Wrist Strap • 2x AA Alkaline Batteries • CD-ROM (for Windows users only) –... -
Page 7: Turning The Camera On And Off
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF The Power Button is located on the top of the camera. (fig.1.1) 1. Press the ( ) Power Button to power the camera on. • The LCD will turn on automatically. 2. To turn the camera off, press the ( Note: To extend battery life, the LCD will be off after 1 minute of inactivity, press ( LCD. -
Page 8: Setting The Language / Turning The Lcd On And Off
⁄ ⁄ GETTING STARTED SETTING THE LANGUAGE When the camera is powered on for the first time, the Language menu will appear. Setting the Language 1. Turn the camera on. • The Language Setup screen will appear on the LCD. 2. -
Page 9: Internal Memory/Inserting The Memory Card
INTERNAL MEMORY/INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD Internal Memory The camera is equipped with 7MB of internal memory, which can be used right away. Status Memory card is not inserted. Memory card is inserted. NOTE!: When the memory card is inserted, the images and video clips stored in the internal memory will be transferred automatically onto the memory card. -
Page 10: Setting The Camera's Operational Mode
GETTING STARTED SETTING THE CAMERA’S OPERATIONAL MODE The camera has 3 operational modes Camera Mode, Review Mode and Video Clip Mode. 1. To change the camera operational mode, slide the mode switch horizontally to the corresponding position. Camera Mode Use the camera mode setting to take pictures or to customize your camera settings for picture taking. -
Page 11: Taking A Picture
SINGLE SHOT Taking a Picture with the Viewfinder at Distant Mode Taking a picture with the viewfinder: 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Set the camera to ( ) Camera Mode and make sure the Macro Mode Switch is set to the ( Mode located on the front of the camera. -
Page 12: Taking A Picture With The Lcd
TAKING A PICTURE TAKING A PICTURE WITH THE LCD AT DISTANT MODE 003/016 003/016 003/016 003/016 ⁄ ⁄ Taking a picture with the LCD: 1. Set the camera to ( ) camera mode and make sure the Macro Switch is set to the ( ) Distant Mode located on the front of the camera. -
Page 13: Setting The Flash
3. Recompose your picture. (fig.1.7) • Keep the shutter pressed half-way while recomposing the picture. 4. Press the shutter button fully to capture the picture. (fig.1.8) Note: The AF LED will continue blinking in the following conditions: 1. There are several subjects at different distances within the focus lock area. Recompose the picture by moving the camera slightly. -
Page 14: Digital Zoom
003/016 TAKING A PICTURE TAKING A PICTURE WITH DIGITAL ZOOM The camera can use up to 4x digital zoom to give your pictures up to 4x magnification. 003/016 Normal Mode How to use digital zoom: 1. Press toward ( ) to zoom into the subject. 2. -
Page 15: Using The Main Menu In Camera Mode
USING THE MAIN MENU IN CAMERA MODE CAMERA MODE CAPTURE MODE QUALITY SETUP IMAGE SIZE SCENE SELECTION WHITE BALANCE RETURN SELECT CAMERA MODE EV COMPENSATION – SETUP RETURN SELECT QUALITY SETUP FINE NORMAL ECONOMY RETURN SCENE SELECTION PARTY / INDOOR BEACH SNOW NIGHT PORTRAIT RETURN... -
Page 16: Capture Mode Options
TAKING A PICTURE USING THE MAIN MENU IN CAMERA MODE Follow the steps below to set the advanced shooting options in the camera through the Main Menu. Using the ( ) Main Menu: 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Set the mode switch to ( 3. -
Page 17: Macro Mode
003/016 MACRO MODE - CLOSE-UP SHOOTING This mode enables the camera to capture pictures in close distances. Setting Macro Mode: 1. The Macro Mode Switch is located in the front of the camera. Slide the Macro Mode Switch to ( the Macro mode. -
Page 18: Image Quality
003/016 TAKING A PICTURE IMAGE QUALITY The Image Quality setting determines the amount of compression used to reduce the size of the stored image file in order to economize the space in memory card. 003/016 Quality JPEG Compression Ratio Fine 5.1:1 Normal 12:1... -
Page 19: Ev Compensation
003/016 EV COMPENSATION The camera uses EV Compensation to give you well exposed pictures under most conditions. If the main subject turned out too light or too dark, you can use the EV Compensation feature to improve the result. 003/016 Exposure Compensation Mode How to use Exposure Compensation:... -
Page 20: Taking Video Clips
TAKING VIDEO CLIPS AKING VIDEO CLIPS AKING VIDEO CLIPS The camera can capture video clips without sound. To record a video clip: 1. Slide the Mode Switch to ( 2. Position the subject in the LCD. 3. Press the Shutter Button fully to capture a continuous video clip. 4. -
Page 21: Reviewing Video Clips
REVIEWING VIDEO CLIPS How to review a video clip: 1. In ( ) Review Mode, press pictures and video clips. • Only the first image of the video clip is shown. 2. When a video clip (AVI) is displayed on the LCD, press the OK button to play. ENLARGING STORED PICTURES In ( ) Review Mode, you can enlarge a section of your stored picture to take a closer look at the subject on... -
Page 22: Using The Delete Menu
REVIEWING YOUR FILES USING THE DELETE MENU REVIEW DELETE FILE THUMBNAIL SETUP RETURN SELECT Using the Delete Menu in Review mode: 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Set the Mode Switch to ( 3. Press the MENU button to display the main menu. 4. -
Page 23: Deleting Your Files
DELETING YOUR FILES Delete One Once a file is deleted, it cannot be recovered. 001/003 001/003 28 SEC JPEG 1. When Delete File is highlighted, press 2. In the Delete File menu, press 3. The next screen will display the stored pictures and video clips as thumbnails. Press 4. -
Page 24: Using Thumbnail Mode
REVIEWING YOUR FILES USING THUMBNAIL MODE 001/003 001/003 JPEG How to view your files: 003/016 003/016 003/016 1. When the thumbnail menu is highlighted in the ( thumbnail images or video clips appear at once on the LCD display. 2. Press to highlight a picture or video clip. -
Page 25: Customizing The Camera Settings
CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS CAMERA MODE EV COMPENSATION – SETUP RETURN SELECT CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS SETUP SET AUTO OFF TIME TV OPTION LANGUAGE OPTION RESTORE DEFAULT LCD BRIGHTNESS RETURN SELECT SETUP FORMAT SOUND CAMERA INFO RETURN SELECT SET AUTO OFF TIME 2 MIN 3 MIN RETURN... - Page 26 CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS CAMERA MODE EV COMPENSATION – SETUP RETURN SELECT SETUP SET AUTO OFF TIME TV OPTION LANGUAGE OPTION RESTORE DEFAULT LCD BRIGHTNESS RETURN SELECT SETUP FORMAT SOUND CAMERA INFO RETURN SELECT DEFAULT RETURN LCD BRIGHTNESS 0.0 EV –...
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Page 27: Setup Menu And Features
Using the Setup menu: 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Set the mode switch to ( ) or ( 3. Press the MENU button to display the main menu. 4. Press until Setup is highlighted. 5. Press to enter the Setup submenu. 6. -
Page 28: Customizing The Camera
CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS CUST OMIZING THE CAMERA CUST OMIZING THE CAMERA SETTING THE AUTO OFF TIME CAMERA MODE EV COMPENSATIION – SETUP RETURN SELECT Notes: • The default setting is 1 minute for LCD off (cannot be changed) and 2 minutes for camera off to conserve battery power. -
Page 29: Formatting Internal Memory Or Memory Card
FORMATTING THE INTERNAL MEMORY OR THE MEMORY CARD CAUTION: 1. Formatting deletes all pictures and video clips from the memory. 2. Removing the card during formatting may damage the card. 3. Selecting the formatting feature while there is no memory card in the camera, will cause the internal memory to format. -
Page 30: Restore The Camera To Factory Default Settings
RESTORE THE CAMERA TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS REST ORE THE CAMERA REST ORE THE CAMERA To restore the default settings in your camera: 1. Press when Restore Default is highlighted in the camera. 2. Press to select No or Yes. •... -
Page 31: Software Installation Guide
ALLA TION GUIDE The software that comes with the Concord Eye-Q 3040AF includes driver, reader, and photo editor programs. These programs transfer the pictures or video clips from your camera to your computer, and enable you to view them on your computer screen. The following are the computer system requirements for these programs to be installed. -
Page 32: Using The Installer Splash Screen
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE USING THE INSTALLER SPLASH SCREEN The installer will automatically detect which software applications need to be installed or if they are not necessary. This will be indicated by the buttons on the splash screen that appears when the CD-ROM is inserted into the computer: Color Description... -
Page 33: Flow Diagram For Software Installation
FLOW DIAGRAM FOR SOFTWARE INSTALLATION To transfer the pictures and video clips from the memory card, the camera must be connected to a computer with the provided Mini-USB cable. Additional setup maybe required by some operating systems before connecting the camera to the computer for the first time. Windows Windows 2000 98SE p.34... -
Page 34: Identifying Your Operating System
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE IDENTIFYING YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM Windows 1. Right click the My Computer icon on your desktop, and go to Properties. 2. The System Properties Box will appear. The information about your computer is listed under the system area. 3. -
Page 35: Installing The Driver And Directx 9 - Windows 98Se
The next dialog will prompt you to select the components that will be installed. USB Mass Storage Driver and DirectX 9 will be preselected. The files will be saved in the Concord Eye-Q 3040AF directory automatically. You may change the default folder by clicking [Browse…] and selecting a different folder in your... - Page 36 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE Step 9 Click [Install]. Step 10 Install progress bar Step 11 The next screen will begin the DirectX setup. Select "I accept the agreement " then Click [Next >]. Step 12 Click [Next >]. Step 13 Click [Finish]. Your computer will automatically reboot.
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Page 37: Installing Directx 9- Windows 2000
INSTALLING DIRECTX 9– WINDOWS 2000 Step 1 Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer. Step 2 Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows 2000 is running. Step 3 Close any other applications or software you may be running. Step 4 Insert the CD-ROM included in your camera’s packaging into your computer’s CD-ROM Drive. -
Page 38: Installing Arcsoft Photoimpression - All Windows Users
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLING ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION – ALL WINDOWS USERS Step 1 Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer. Step 2 Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows is running. Step 3 Close any other applications or software you may be running. - Page 39 Step 9 Click [Next >]. Step 10 Make sure all two applications are checked and then click [Next >]. Step 11 Click [Next >]. Step 12 The screen will show the status of the installation. Step 13 Click [Finish]. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE...
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Page 40: Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 - All Windows Users (Optional)
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLING ADOBE ACROBAT READER 5 - ALL WINDOWS USERS (OPTIONAL) Step 1 Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer. Step 2 Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows is running. Step 3 Close any other applications or software you may be running. - Page 41 Step 9 The files will be saved into C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5 automatically. You may change the default folder by clicking [Browse…] and selecting a different folder in your computer. Click [Next >]. Step 10 Installation progress Step 11 Select Yes, to restart the computer or No, to restart the computer later.
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Page 42: Connecting The Camera To The Computer
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER CONNECTING THE CAMERA CONNECTING THE CAMERA Note for Windows 98SE users: Do not connect the camera to your computer before the camera drivers and Microsoft DirectX 9 installation is completed. 1. Power the camera on. 2. -
Page 43: Using Arcsoft Photoimpression
2. Click once on the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon on the right hand side of your task bar. (fig.1.1) 3. Select “Stop Concord Eye-Q 3040AF USB Mass Storage Device”. 4. Click [OK] in the “Safe to Remove Hardware” prompt. -
Page 44: Tv Mode
TV MODE TV MODE - VIEWING AND DELETING YOUR FILES ON TV The camera allows you to view individual files and record clips on the television. To begin, check your television documentation to determine what video standard you should set your camera to either NTSC or PAL. CAMERA MODE EV COMPENSATIION –... -
Page 45: Error Messages
ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGES Memory Error Error Messages on the LCD indicate if the memory is full or if there is a problem with the memory. Note: If the internal memory or the memory card is corrupted, the LCD will read ERROR! The memory needs to be formatted. -
Page 46: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CAMERA Cannot turn on the camera. Batteries were not installed correctly. Batteries are dead or weak. Battery compartment door was not closed correctly. The camera/buttons do not The camera needs to be reset. work. The camera turns off during The batteries are drained of power. - Page 47 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE Picture taken is blurry. Subject or camera was moved as the picture was taken. The focus was not locked before taking the picture. There is something wrong with White balance is not set properly. the color of your photographs. Cannot take a picture or a Memory is full.
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Page 48: Installing Software And Drivers
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE VIEWING VIDEO CLIPS ON THE COMPUTER (WINDOWS 98SE/2000) Cannot playback stored video Video playback files are missing. clips on the computer. INSTALLING SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS Camera is not responding The operating system may not be during picture download to the allocating adequate resources to download the pictures. -
Page 49: Getting Help
GETTING HELP GETTING HELP You can get help from our troubleshooting section, FAQ on our website or by contacting a customer support representative. Troubleshooting Section If you need help with your camera, refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual on page 45. Website Customer Support/FAQ Please visit our customer support website at www.concord-camera.com to view the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) by clicking the appropriate camera model picture in the “Camera Support “... -
Page 50: Camera Specifications
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS CAMERA SPECIFICA TIONS CAMERA SPECIFICA TIONS Sensor 3.1 Megapixels (2048 x 1536 resolution), CMOS sensor Image Resolution 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1024 x 768 512 x 384 Lens 9.0mm f/2.8 - f5.6 glass lens, 5 elements in 5 groups (equivalent to 48mm lens on 35mm format) Zoom 4x Digital Zoom Focusing Range... - Page 51 Battery Life 120 photos Flash Distance 1m (3.28 ft) to 3m (9.84 ft) Power Source 2x AA Batteries Connectivity Mini-USB connection direct to PC or Mac SD connection to SD card reader (card reader not included). Video connection direct to TV (NTSC/PAL) System Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP and Mac OS 9 and higher Compatibility...
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Page 52: Safety Tips And Maintenance
SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the camera body: 1. Please use a soft dry cloth to clean the camera. Cleaning the lens, viewfinder and LCD: 1. Blow off dirt or dust with a blower or canned air. 2. -
Page 53: Precautions For Batteries
Batteries may not work normally under 32ºF (0ºC). Precautions for SD Memory Cards: • In the event of malfunction or damage, it is possible that data may be lost. Concord Camera is not responsible in any way for such data loss. •... -
Page 54: Regulatory Information
- This product is in conformity with Directive 89/336/EEC. Concord, Concord Eye-Q and the Concord Eye-Q logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Concord Camera Corp., in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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