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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Ta b l e o f c o n t e n t s 1 Getting Started Package Contents... 1 System Requirements ... 2 Windows ... 2 Macintosh... 2 Safety Information... 3 FCC Compliance and Advisory ... 4 Camera Components... 5 Front...
  • Page 3 Copying Files from Internal Memoryto an SD Card ... 29 Setting USB Mode... 29 6 File Names & Printing About File and Folder Numbers ... 30 Folder File Capacity ... 30 File Number Reset ... 31 DPOF Print Settings ... 32 Printing still images with a PictBridge printer...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    1 Getting Started Package Contents Please contact your dealer immediately if any of the items below are missing or damaged. Camera Soft Case Strap Software Installation CD-ROM (including multilingual user ’s guide) USB Cable 2 AA Batteries Quick Start Guide - 1 -...

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    System Requirements Windows: PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 300 MHz Windows XP/2000/ME/98 Minimum 128 MB RAM USB port CD-ROM drive 1024 x 768 monitor, 24-bit color (true color) Macintosh: Power Mac G3 or later Mac OS 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 and OS X Minimum 64 MB RAM USB port CD-ROM drive...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety Information Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight.

  • Page 7: Fcc Compliance And Advisory

    FCC Compliance and Advisory This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unsatisfactory operation.

  • Page 8: Camera Components

    Camera Components Front Battery/Memory Card Door Self-Timer/Red-Eye Reduction LED Auto Focus (AF) LED Viewfinder Rear LCD screen Viewfinder Flash Self-portrait mirror Flash Ready LED button W (zoom out) button T (zoom in) button Up button/ Right button/ Quick View SET button button Camera mode button Tripod Socket...

  • Page 9: Side

    Side Using the Included Accessories Attaching the Wrist Strap Attach the wrist strap as illustrated. Don't swing the camera when carrying it by the wrist strap. Using the Soft Case Store the camera in the soft case when it is not in use.

  • Page 10: Operating The Multi-Controller

    Operating the Multi-controller The multi-controller is used to set shooting mode, to move cursor when the camera Menu is shown, and to confirm the selection. Up Button ( ) To set the Flash mode in Shooting Mode. To delete files in Review Mode. To move the cursor up when MENU screen is shown.

  • Page 11: Preparing The Camera

    2 Preparing the Camera Installing the Batteries Insert two (2) AA-size alkaline batteries (included with the camera) Be sure that the camera power is off. Slide the Battery/Memory Card door in the direction of the arrow, and lift it open. Insert two AA batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles matching the directions indicated inside the battery cover.

  • Page 12: Installing An Sd Card

    Installing an SD Card Turn off the camera. Slide the Battery/Memory Card door in the direction of the arrow to open the door. 3. Insert the SD card as shown in the diagram. To remove the SD card Turn off the camera. Slide the Battery/Memory Card door in the direction of the arrow to open the door.

  • Page 13: Turning The Power On / Off

    Press the arrow to select Yes or No. Press the SET button to confirm the selection. Formatting will erase all the data in the memory, including the protected files. Please check the contents in the memory before formatting it. SD cards formatted in another camera, computer or peripheral device may not operate correctly.

  • Page 14: Using The Camera Mode Button

    Using the Camera Mode Button Use the Camera Mode button to change shooting mode. Shooting For shooting still images Mode Review Mode For viewing the recorded images and video clips. Video Mode For shooting video clips. The camera mode changes as shown in the following diagram when the Camera Mode button is pressed.

  • Page 15: Date Stamp

    Date Stamp By default the Date Stamp is set at OFF mode. If you want to have Date and Time shown on the pictures, set the Date Stamp to ON mode. Press the button. Press the arrow to select Date Stamp then press the SET button or the arrow to enter its submenu.

  • Page 16: Selecting Menus And Settings

    Selectin g Menus and Settin gs Use the menus as shown below to activate the various shooting and reviewing settings. Set the camera to Shooting Mode, Review Mode, or Video Mode. Press the button. Press the arrow to switch between the REC/Playback menu and Setup Menu.
  • Page 17 Menu Item Beep Power Save Quick View Date & Time Setup Menu Language Format Menu Item Protect Delete All Playback Slide Show Mode Print Order Menu Copy To Card Exposure Movie White Balance Mode File Reset Note: Every time the camera is powered off, the Exposure, White Balance, Metering, Longer Shutter and USB setting will restore to its default setting.

  • Page 18: Basic Functions

    3 Basic Functions Setting the LCD Display Mode Press the DISP button to turn the LCD on or off. The LCD display changes as indicated below: Shooting Mode On (with Information) Playback Mode On (with Information) On (No Information) LCD Off On (no Information) - 1 5 -...

  • Page 19: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor

    Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor The LCD displays information such as the camera settings, remaining image capacity and shooting date etc. Shooting Mode +0.3 Playback Mode Memory Storage Type Current file number/total file Memory Storage Type number - 1 6 -...

  • Page 20: Using The Zoom Feature

    Using the Zoom Feature The camera has a 3x optical zoom lens with an effective zoom range 5.8 mm to 17.4 mm (equivalent to 37 mm to 111 mm in 35 mm film format) as well as 4x digital zoom capability.

  • Page 21: Taking Pictures

    4 Taking Pictures Basic Still Image Shooting In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. Set the Camera Mode button to Aim the camera at the subject. Press the T or W button to zoom in or out. Mode W mode T mode...

  • Page 22: Setting The Image Quality And Resolution

    Reviewing the Image after Shooting The quick playback function is available in both Shooting Mode and Video Mode. 1. Press to view the just captured photo or video clip. • To delete the file, press to select YES or NO, and then press SET to confirm.

  • Page 23: Image Quality

    Image Quality Fine (5x compression rate) Normal (8x compression rate) Economy(12x compression rate) Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below. Auto Force On Force Off Red-eye reduction, Auto 1. Press the button to switch between flash modes.

  • Page 24: Setting The Metering Mode

    Setting the Metering Mode The camera enables you to select the metering mode to suit the shooting conditions and purpose. Multi-pattern metering The image is divided into multiple regions and metering is performed for each region. The camera judges the subject position and background brightness, and determines a well- balanced exposure.

  • Page 25: Setting The Self-Timer And Continuous Shooting

    Focus range mentioned is the distance between the camera lens surface and the subject. Any flash setting can be used in macro mode. Always use the LCD monitor to compose images in macro mode. Shooting with the optical viewfinder is possible, however, images composed with the optical viewfinder might be off-center due to the parallax phenomenon.

  • Page 26: Shooting In Long Shutter Mode

    Shooting in Long Shutter Mode You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. Available Shutter Speeds are: 1 sec, 2 sec, 4 sec and 8 sec. Press the button. Press the arrow to select the REC Menu.

  • Page 27: Adjusting Color Tones

    Adjusting Color Tones ---Setting the White Balance By default the camera uses Auto White Balance to reproduce colors under different lighting conditions. For mixed lighting conditions, it is recommended to use the Auto White Balance option. However, if the lighting condition is identical to one of the following White Balance settings, set the White Balance to the corresponding mode to get pictures with colors more accurately.

  • Page 28: Video Mode

    Video Mode The digital camera can shoot movie clips with audio (sound only playback on computer). 1. Press the Camera Mode button to movie mode • The LCD monitor displays the maximum recording time (in minute). 2. Press the Shutter button to start record.

  • Page 29: Reviewing Photo & Video Clips

    5 Reviewing Photo & Video Clips Reviewing Files You can view the recorded images and video clips on the LCD monitor. 1. Press Camera Mode button to enter the Playback Mode ( ). The last recorded image or video clip appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 30: Viewing The Files In Thumbnail Mode

    Viewin g the Files in Thumbnail Mode The Thumbnail mode allows you to view up to nine images at a time on the LCD monitor. 1. Press Camera Mode button to enter the Playback Mode ( 2. Press the W button to view thumbnail images.

  • Page 31: Erasing Files By Using The Review Menu

    Erasing files by using the Review Menu 1. Press Camera Mode button to enter the Playback Mode ( 2. Press the button. 3. Press the arrow to highlight Delete ALL and then press the SET button or the arrow to enter its submenu. 4.

  • Page 32: Playing A Slide Show (Auto Play)

    Playing a Slide Show (Auto Play) Use the slide show feature to automatically display your pictures and videos on the LCD screen at a selectable interval. 1. Press Camera Mode button to enter the Playback Mode ( 2. Press button. 3.

  • Page 33: File Names & Printing

    6 File Names & Printing About File and Folder Numbers Images or video clips are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9999, and folders are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 999 Folder File Capacity Each folder usually contains up to 999 images. If a photo is taken when the file number has reached 0999, the camera will create a new folder.

  • Page 34: File Number Reset

    File Number Reset Setting the File No. Reset to OFF is useful for avoiding file name duplication when files are downloaded to a computer. However, if you want to start numbering files from 0001 after a new SD card is inserted, or after the memory is formatted, or when you experience a ““FILE NUMBER OVER”...

  • Page 35: Dpof Print Settings

    DPOF Print Settings The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) setting allows you to select images for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on a direct print compatible printer.

  • Page 36: Printing Still Images With A Pictbridge Printer

    Printing still images with a PictBridge printer You can directly print the images captured with your camera by using a PictBridge- compliant printer. 1. Set the USB mode to Printer. (P.29) 2. Connect camera with the printer with the supplied USB cable. 3.

  • Page 37: Setting Print Size

    6. Press the arrow to select Start then press the SET button. The images will be printed. Setting Print Size In PictBridge menu, press the arrow to select Custom. Press to enter the setting menu. Press the arrow to select Size then press the button.

  • Page 38: Pictbridge Custom Menu

    PictBridge Custom Menu Item Menu Screen Size Type Layout Quality Date File Settings Content Au t o Po s t c a rd 4 × 6 8 × 1 0 Auto Plain Photo Fast Auto Index Full Auto Draft Normal Fine Auto Auto...

  • Page 39: Software Installation Guide

    7 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE The software that comes with your Concord 4340z includes driver, reader, and photo editing programs. These programs transfer the pictures or video clips from your camera to your computer, and enable you to view them on your computer monitor. Refer to the following list of computer system requirements for installation of the programs.

  • Page 40: Identifying Your Operating System

    Option Camera Drivers Microsoft DirectX 9 ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000 Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 User’s 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.(fig.1.1) The information about your computer is listed under the system area.

  • Page 41: Installing The Driver And Directx 9

    Macintosh 1. In the Apple Menu on the Menu bar, select About this Computer. 2. A window will appear with the computer’s operating system version. Confirm that your computer is version 9 or higher. No installation of software is necessary for Macintosh users, please go to Page 47 for connecting your camera to the computer.
  • Page 42 The next dialog will prompt you to select the components that will be installed. USB Mass Storage Driver and DirectX 9 will be pre-selected. The files will be saved in the Concord Camera directory automatically. You may change the default folder by clicking [Browse…] and selecting a different folder in your computer.

  • Page 43: Installing Directx 9-Windows 2000

    Fig. 1.7 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 supplied CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM Drive.

  • Page 44: Installing Arcsoft Photoimpression - All Windows Users

    Step 7 The next screen will begin the DirectX setup. Select “ I accept the agreement “ then click [Next >]. (fig. 2.3) Step 8 Click [Next >]. (fig. 2.4) Step 9 Click [Finish]. Your computer will automatically restart. (fig. 2.5) Fig.
  • Page 45 Fig. 3.1 Step 7 Click [Next >]. (fig. 3.3) Step 8 Click [Yes]. (fig. 3.4) Fig. 3.3 Step 9 Click [Next >]. (fig. 3.5) Step 10 Make sure the two applications are checked and then click [Next >]. (fig. 3.6) Fig.

  • Page 46: Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 5- All Windows Users (Optional)

    Step 11 Click [Next >]. (fig. 3.7) Step 12 The screen will show the status of the installation. (fig. 3.8) Fig. 3.7 Step 13 Click [Finish]. Win98 will request for restart. Win 2000 /ME/XP INSTALLING ADOBE ACROBAT READER 5- ALL WINDOWS USERS (OPTIONAL) Step 1 Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer.
  • Page 47 the Start Menu and locate the CD-ROM Drive. Double click on the CD-ROM Drive icon for installation and proceed to Step 5. Step 5 Select the language. Click [OK]. (Fig. 4.1) Step 6 The installation screen will appear, Click on Install Adobe Acrobat Reader 5. (Fig. 4.2) Fig.
  • Page 48 Step 11 Select Yes, to restart the computer or No, to restart the computer later. Click [Finish >]. Win 98SE/2000/ME/XP Win 98 FE - 4 5 -...

  • Page 49: Downloading The Files By Using An Sd Card Reader

    8 Making Connections Downloading Images to a Computer Download images taken with the camera to a computer in one of the following ways: Using an SD card reader. Connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable. Note for Windows 98 users: You must install the camera driver supplied in the supplied CD-ROM before connecting the camera to the computer.

  • Page 50: Computer With A Usb Cable

    Connecting the Camera to a Computer with a USB Cable Note for Windows 98 users: You must install the camera driver supplied in the CD-ROM before connecting the camera to the computer. Connect the supplied USB interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s DIGITAL terminal.

  • Page 51: Understanding Camera Memory And Storage

    Understanding Camera Memory and Storage Internal Memory The digital camera is equipped with internal memory. If an SD card is not installed in the camera, all photos recorded by the camera will be stored in the internal memory. If an SD card is installed, photos and video clips are stored on the SD card.

  • Page 52: Photoimpression(Windows Only)

    When the Application opens, click on the Camera/Scanner button.(fig. 1.2) Click on the drop-down list under Select Source and choose Concord 4340z. 5. Click on the Camera/ Scanner Icon ( • A second window will appear showing the contents (pictures) in the memory, and options on how to handle them.
  • Page 53 Click on Close to close the Camera Controls windows (as shown in fig. 1.3). Double-click on the thumbnail or click on OK to open the photo. 10. Click on Edit to edit the photo. You may, for example, • Resize the photo by using the “Crop/Resize” tools. •...

  • Page 54: Appendix

    9 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem The camera cannot be turned on. The camera cannot take pictures The flash doesn’t fire Image is blurry or out of focus Image is not displayed on the LCD monitor Recorded images are not saved in memory Cannot transfer images to a computer after connecting the USB cable...

  • Page 55: Specifications

    Specifications 4.24 Mega Pixels CCD Sensor Size : 1/2.5 inch Lens Olympus 3× zoom lens View Finder Optical with real image Color LCD Display 1.5” TFT LCD Panel Focus Range 10 cm (3.94”) ~ infinity (W ) 50 cm (19.89”) ~ infinity (T),10cm(3.94”)~50cm(19.89”) (Macro) ISO/ASA Sensitivity Still Image Resolution...

  • Page 56: Getting Help

    The section lists a number of possible quick-and- easy solutions, which might solve the problem, allowing you to continue enjoying your new Concord 3-Megapixel 3x Optical Zoom Digital Camera Website Customer Support/FAQ For problems that are not listed in the Troubleshooting section, please visit our customer support website at www.concord-camera.com to view the Frequently Asked Questions...
  • Page 57 E-Mail: latinsupport@arcsoftsupport.com Concord and Concord 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. Mac and Macintosh are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

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