Concord Camera Eye-Q 5345z User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Package Contents ................................1 Safety Information................................2 Parts Identification ................................3 Front ..................................3 Back ..................................3 Bottom..................................4 Monitor Screen Contents ............................4 REC mode ................................4 PLAY mode ................................5 Changing the Display of Contents on the Monitor Screen ....................5 Attaching the Wrist Strap ..............................6 PREPARATION Power Requirements ..............................7 Installing batteries................................8...
  • Page 3 PLAYBACK Basic Playback Operation ............................28 Zooming the Display Image ............................28 Resizing an Image ..............................29 Cropping an Image ..............................29 Playing a Movie ................................30 Viewing Pictures in Thumbnail Mode ..........................30 Rotating the Display Image ............................31 DELETING FILES Deleting a Single File ..............................32 Deleting All Files ................................32 FILE MANAGEMENT Folders ..................................33...
  • Page 4: Introduction Package Contents

    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION PACKAGE CONTENTS Please contact your dealer immediately if any of the items below are missing or damaged. Camera 2 AA-size rechargeable Quick Start Guide nickel-metal hydride batteries User Manual CD-ROM USB Cable Charger Unit Soft Case Wrist Strap (The shape of the charger unit plug varies according to country or geographic area.)
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    INTRODUCTION SAFETY INFORMATION Thank you for purchasing this camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following sections to ensure safe use of this product. • Never operate the camera inside of an aircraft or anywhere else where operation of such devices are restricted.
  • Page 6: Parts Identification

    INTRODUCTION PARTS IDENTIFICATION Front 1 Shutter release button 2 Power button [ON/OFF] 3 Flash 4 Terminal cover 5 Self-timer lamp 6 Lens 7 [USB] port Back 8 Viewfinder 9 Operation lamp (PLAY mode) (REC mode) 12 Zoom controller 13 Terminal cover 14 [DC IN 3V] terminal 15 Strap ring 16 Multi-controller [...
  • Page 7: Bottom

    INTRODUCTION Bottom 21 Battery compartment cover 22 Tripod screw hole • Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. 23 Memory card slot 24 Battery compartment MONITOR SCREEN CONTENTS The monitor displays various indicators and icons to represent the camera’s status and selected functions. In Record [REC] mode 1.
  • Page 8: Play Mode

    INTRODUCTION In [PLAY] mode 1. PLAY mode file type (Snapshot, Movie) 5. Quality 2. Image protection 6. Memory selected for data storage 3. Folder number/File number 7. Date and time 4. Image size 8. Battery level CHANGING THE DISPLAY OF CONTENTS ON THE MONITOR SCREEN Press [DISP] button repeatedly to cycle through the different states of display in the following orders: In [REC] [Snapshot] mode MONITOR ON...
  • Page 9: Attaching The Wrist Strap

    INTRODUCTION ATTACHING THE WRIST STRAP Attach the wrist strap as illustrated IMPORTANT! • Be sure to use the wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera accidentally; • When carrying the camera by the strap, don’t let it dangle to avoid shocks/damage to the exterior and/or interior of the camera.
  • Page 10: Preparation Power Requirements

    PREPARING THE CAMERA PREP TION PREP TION POWER REQUIREMENTS The camera features a two-way power supply that can use either: 2 AA-size batteries or household AC current. A set (two-piece pack) of AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries is supplied with the camera. Recommended types of batteries include: •...
  • Page 11: Installing Batteries

    PREPARING THE CAMERA Installing batteries 1. Ensure that the camera is OFF. 2. Slide open the battery compartment lid. (See fig. 1) 3. Insert the batteries; minding the correct direction of polarities. (See fig. 2) 4. Close the battery compartment lid. (See fig. 3) fig.
  • Page 12: Battery Level Indicator

    PREPARING THE CAMERA Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicator represents the level of power of the batteries. The meaning of each icon is as follows: Batteries are fully charged. Battery power is not full, but sufficient for usage; should prepare a set of fresh batteries. Battery power is running low, replace or recharge (rechargeable batteries only) batteries immediately.
  • Page 13: To Turn Off The Camera

    PREPARING THE CAMERA NOTES: • When turning the camera ON/OFF or switching between modes, the lens extends and retracts. Ensure that there are no obstacles (such as fingers or when camera is placed inside the soft case) obstructing the lens’ extension or retraction. It is strongly recommended to attach and use the wrist strap (refer to the seciton on ‘Attaching the Wrist Strap’) to avoid dropping the camera accidentally.
  • Page 14: Operating The Multi-Controller

    PREPARING THE CAMERA OPERATING THE MULTI-CONTROLLER The multi-controller is for selecting an item in the menu, images, and confirmation of selection. The following set of sample procedures shows the usage of the multi-controller to make selections when the camera is in the REC mode. [MENU] [SET] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]...
  • Page 15: Setting The Date And Time

    PREPARING THE CAMERA SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 1. Press the power button or the [ ] (REC) button. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Press [ ] repeatedly to highlight and select the ‘Setup’ tab, and then press [SET]. 4. Press [ ] repeatedly to highlight and select the Date Style, and then press [SET].
  • Page 16: Basic Image Recording

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING RECORDING AN IMAGE Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed to suit the brightness of the subject. 1. Press the power button or the [ ] (REC) button to turn ON the camera.
  • Page 17: Digital Zoom

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Zoom out Zoom in 2. Record the image. NOTES: • The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture. • Use of a tripod is recommended to avoid jittery hand movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom in).
  • Page 18: Using The Flash

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING USING THE FLASH Perform the following steps to select the desired flash mode. 1. In the REC mode, press [ repeatedly to select the flash mode. 2. Press [ to select the flash mode. • Each press of [ cycles through the flash mode settings shown below on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 19: Using The Self-Timer

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING USING THE SELF-TIMER The self-timer includes two options: 2-second or 10-second delay of the shutter release after pressing the shutter button. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Self-timer lamp 2. Press [ ] or [ ] repeatedly to highlight and select the “REC”...
  • Page 20: To Specify The Image Quality

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To specify image quality 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press [ ] or [ ] repeatedly to highlight and select the “REC” tab. 3. Press [ ] or [ ] repeatedly to highlight and select ‘Quality’, then press [ 4.
  • Page 21: Other Recording Functions

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS SELECTING THE FOCUS MODE You can select one of four different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Infinity, and Manual. 1. In the REC mode, press [ repeatedly. • Each press of [ cycles through the various focus mode settings, which include: Auto Focus...
  • Page 22: Using The Macro Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Macro Mode Use the macro mode to take close-up shots. The following is the focus range in the Macro mode. Range: Approximately 10cm to 70cm (3.9˝ to 27.6˝) 1. In the REC mode, press [ ] repeatedly until [ ] is displayed.
  • Page 23: Exposure Compensation (Ev Shift)

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS EXPOSURE COMPENSATION (EV SHIFT) Adjust the exposure compensation setting to compensate for certain light ‘conditions’ including: backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, and dark backgrounds. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press [ ] or [ ] repeatedly to highlight and select the “REC”...
  • Page 24: Adjusting White Balance Manually

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Adjusting White Balance Manually White balance can be customized to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by setting the camera to evaluate a subject such as a white piece of paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card. 1.
  • Page 25 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Candlelight Portrait Children Collection Firework Flower Food Monochrome Natural Green Night Scene Portrait Night Scene Party Portrait with Scenery Retro Sundown Text Twilight...
  • Page 26: Using The Movie Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press [ ] or [ ] repeatedly to highlight and select the “REC” tab. 3. Press [ ] or [ ] repeatedly to highlight and select “REC Mode”, and then press [ 4.
  • Page 27: About The Histogram

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ABOUT THE HISTOGRAM The histogram is a graph for assisting in judging the brightness of the image to be recorded. The greater the bias towards the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias towards the right, the brighter the image.
  • Page 28: Selecting The Metering Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Selecting the Metering Mode Use the following procedure to specify multi-pattern metering, spot metering, or center-weighted metering as the metering mode. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press [ ] or [ ] repeatedly to highlight and select the “REC” tab. 3.
  • Page 29: Specifying Color Saturation

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Color Saturation Follow the steps below to control the intensity of the image being recorded. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press [ ] or [ ] repeatedly to highlight and select the “REC” tab. 3.
  • Page 30: Specifying Power On Default Settings

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Power ON Default Settings The camera’s “mode memory” feature is for customizing settings such as REC mode, flash mode, white balance mode, ISO sensitivity, AF Area, metering mode, flash intensity, digital zoom mode and manual focus position.
  • Page 31: Playback

    PLAYBACK YBACK YBACK Recorded images can be viewed with the built-in monitor. Basic Playback Operation Follow the steps below to scroll through files stored in the camera’s memory. 1. Press [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera. • This enters the PLAY mode. •...
  • Page 32: Resizing An Image

    PLAYBACK RESIZING AN IMAGE Follow the steps below to change an image to one of the three sizes. 1600 x1200-pixel UXGA size 1280 x 960-pixel SXGA size 640 x 480-pixel VGA size • VGA is the optimum image size for attachment to e-mail messages or incorporation into Web pages.
  • Page 33: Playing A Movie

    PLAYBACK YING MOVIE YING MOVIE Follow the steps below to play back a movie that was recorded in the movie mode. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [ ] or [ ] repeatedly to scroll through images until the desired movie to be played is displayed.
  • Page 34: Rotating The Display Image

    PLAYBACK Rotating the Display Image Follow the steps below to rotate the image 90 degrees and register the rotation information along with the image. After you do this, the image is always displayed in its rotated orientation. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2.
  • Page 35: Deleting Files

    DELETING FILES DELETING FILES DELETING FILES A single file can be deleted or all stored files can be deleted all at once. DELETING A SINGLE FILE Follow the steps below to delete a single file. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [ 2.
  • Page 36: File Management

    FILE MANAGEMENT FILE MANAGEMENT FILE MANAGEMENT The file management capabilities of the camera make it easy to keep track of images. You can protect files against deletion, and even use its DPOF feature to specify images for printing. FOLDERS Your camera automatically creates a directory of image storage folders in its built-in Flash memory or on the memory card.
  • Page 37: Protecting Files

    FILE MANAGEMENT PROTECTING FILES Once you protect a file, it cannot be deleted. Files can be protected individually or protection can be applied to all files in memory with a single operation. To protect a single file 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2.
  • Page 38: Dpof

    FILE MANAGEMENT DPOF Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) The camera is featured with DPOF, which essentially enables the user to select photos (directly in the camera) for printing without using a computer. The DPOF file is written to the camera’s memory card (or other medium), is read, then executed by DPOF- compatible/professional printing devices, in accordance with the file name and quantity settings recorded on the card.
  • Page 39: To Configure Print Settings For All Images

    FILE MANAGEMENT To configure print settings for all images 1. Follow steps 1 to 3 in the section ‘To configure print settings for a single image’ 2. Press [ ] or [ ] repeatedly to highlight and select “All images”, the press [ 3.
  • Page 40 FILE MANAGEMENT • This displays the print menu on the camera’s monitor screen. 6. On the camera’s monitor screen, select “Print”, and then press [SET]. • This automatically starts printing of the images you specified with the DPOF procedure. • A message appears on the monitor screen, followed by the DPOF setting screen, if there are no DPOF settings currently configured on the camera to control the printing operation.
  • Page 41: Other Settings

    OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS SPECIFYING THE FILE NAME SERIAL NUMBER GENERATION METHOD Follow the steps below to specify the method for generating the serial number used for file names. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2.
  • Page 42: Formatting Built-In Memory

    OTHER SETTINGS FORMATTING BUILT-IN MEMORY Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. IMPORTANT! • Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Check to make sure you do not need any of the data in memory before you format it. •...
  • Page 43: Using Amemor Ycard

    USING A MEMORY CARD USING MEMOR CARD USING MEMOR CARD You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card or MultiMediaCard). You can also copy files from built-in flash memory to a memory card and vice versa. •...
  • Page 44: Removing The Sd Card

    USING A MEMORY CARD REMOVING THE SD CARD 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 in the section ‘Installing an SD card’. 2. Gently press on the edge of the SD card until it clicks. 3. Take out the card and slide close the slot/battery compartment lid. IMPORTANT! •...
  • Page 45: To Copy A File From A Memory Card To Built-In Memory

    USING A MEMORY CARD To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory Follow the steps below to copy one file at a time. 1. Follow steps 1 to 4 in the section “To copy all of the files in built-in memory to a memory card”. 2.
  • Page 46: Viewing Images On Acomputer

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER VIEWING IMAGES ON COMPUTER VIEWING IMAGES ON COMPUTER After using the USB cable to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to view images in file memory and copy images to your computer’s hard disk or other storage media.
  • Page 47: Memory Data

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader/Writer See the user documentation that comes with the SD memory card reader/writer for details on how to use it. Using a Commercially Available PC Card Reader/Writer and PC Card Adapter (for SD Memory Cards and MMCs) See the user documentation that comes with the PC card reader/writer and PC card adapter (for an SD memory card/MMC) for details on how to use them.
  • Page 48: Installing Software Install The Software Driver

    INSTALLING SOFTWARE INST ALLING SOFTW INST ALLING SOFTW INSTALL THE SOFTWARE DRIVER You must install the camera’s software drivers BEFORE connecting the camera to the computer. Once the USB driver is installed, it is not necessary to install the USB driver again; unless you have replaced your computer (either physical replacement or clean swept your hard disk).
  • Page 49: Installing Roxio Photosuite 5.0 Se

    INSTALLING SOFTWARE 10. On your computer, double click ‘My Computer’; double click ‘Removable Disk’, then double click ‘DCIM’. 11. Then double click the folder that contains the desired images to view. 12. To view an image, double click on the file. FOR MACINTOSH USERS 1.
  • Page 50 INSTALLING SOFTWARE 4. A welcome window appears. Click Next to continue with the installation. 5. The ‘Software License Agreement’ window appears. To accept the license, click on ‘I accept the terms in the license agreement’, then click Next . (If you do not accept the license agreement, click on ‘I do not accept the terms in the license agreement’, then click Cancel.
  • Page 51 INSTALLING SOFTWARE 8. The ‘Shortcut on Desktop and Content Location’ window appears, check either one, both or none of the boxes. Click Next to continue. 9. Read through the Release Notes, then click Next. 10. The ‘Ready to Install the Program’ window appears. Click Install. Note: If ‘CAM-IN Suite III Installer’...
  • Page 52: Using The Roxio Photosuite 5.0 Se

    INSTALLING SOFTWARE USING THE ROXIO PHOTOSUITE 5.0 SE With Roxio PhotoSuite 5.0 SE you can edit, crop, and print photos that you download from your camera to the computer. To start this program, click Start > Program > Roxio PhotoSuite 5 (for Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Users).
  • Page 53: Appendix Menu Reference

    APPENDIX APPENDIX APPENDIX MENU REFERENCE The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode, and their settings. REC MODE REC tab menuz Snapshot / NICESHOT / Movie REC Mode 10 sec/2 sec Self-Timer 2560 x 1712 (3:2), 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, Size 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 Fine / Normal / Economy...
  • Page 54: Play Mode

    APPENDIX Set Up tab menu On / Off Beep On (Selectable image) / Off Startup Continue / Reset File No. YY/MM/DD / DD/MM/YY / MM/DD/YY Date Style Time setting Adjust / English / Français / Deutsch / Español / Italiano / Português / Language 30 sec / 1 min / 2 min / Off Sleep...
  • Page 55: Rec Mode

    APPENDIX There are three lamp flash patterns. Pattern 1 flashes once per second, Pattern 2 flashes twice per second, and Pattern 3 flashes four times per second. The table below explains what each flash pattern indicates. REC MODE Self-timer Operation Lamp Lamp Meaning/Meaning Displayed Green...
  • Page 56: Troubleshooting Guide

    APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Solution Batteries are inserted in the wrong Reload batteries in the correct direction. direction Charge or replace the batteries. The batteries are flat. Power does not turn on You are using the wrong type of Use only the type of AC adapter specified for AC adapter.
  • Page 57 APPENDIX Cannot transfer images Install the USB driver before you connect to a computer after USB driver is not installed the camera to a computer or before turning connecting the USB on the camera. cable After confirming that the computer is not USB communication is in progress.
  • Page 58: Specifications

    APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS Camera body Compact / Metal Image Resolution 5MP, 2560x1920 Image ratio w:h Effective pixels 4,915,200 Sensor photo detectors 5.36 million Sensor 1/1.8 " (7.18 x 5.32 mm) CCD Color filter array Lens 8 - 24 mm(39-117mm equivalent to 35mm film) ISO rating Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400 (Selectable) Zoom...
  • Page 59 All specifications and design are subject to change without prior notice. 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.
  • Page 60: Getting Help

    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 53. 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 61: Regulatory Information

    REGULATORY INFORMATION REGULA INFORMA TION REGULA INFORMA TION 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.

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