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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.
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CAMERA OVERVIEW
CAMERA OVERVIEW
Top/Front
1
2
5
6
1. Power Button
2. Shutter Button
3. Flash
7. Red-eye Reduction
LED/Self-Timer LED
8. Port Cover
3
4. Zoom Lens
5. Viewfinder
6. Flash Sensor
9. Mini-USB port
10. TV-Out port
7
8
9
10
4
Bottom/Back
11
12
17
11. Flash Ready LED
12. Viewfinder
21. OK Button
22. Right arrow / Zoom
in (T)
18
19
20
13. Auto-Focus LED
14. LCD
13
14
23. Down arrow / Flash
24. Wrist Strap Holder
25. MENU Button
26. LCD On/Off Button
27. Memory Card Slot
28. Battery
21
15. Tripod Socket
16. Battery/Memory
Card Door
22
23
17. Mode Switch
18. Reset Button
19. Left arrow / Zoom
out (W)
24
25
26
Compartment
15
16
27
28
20. Up arrow / Delete
one / Self-timer
LCD ICONS
A
B
F
G
H
A. Resolution
G. Frame Counter
H. Macro
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B. Camera Mode
C. Flash / Scene
Selection
C
I. Zoom Bar
J. Self-Timer
K. Memory Card
L. Date / Time
I
J
K
D. White Balance
E. Battery Level
F. Image Quality
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: Continuous Shot
: Review
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: Video Clips
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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, Date and Time ............................................................................................................7
Turning the LCD On and Off ..........................................................................................................................8
Internal Memory / Inserting the Memory Card ................................................................................................9
Setting the Camera’s Operational Mode ......................................................................................................10
TAKING A PICTURE ............................................................................................................................................10
Taking a Picture with the Viewfinder ............................................................................................................10
Flash Ready LED ..........................................................................................................................................11
Taking a Picture with the LCD ......................................................................................................................12
Auto-Focus Lock ..........................................................................................................................................12
Setting the Flash ..........................................................................................................................................13
Optical Zoom ................................................................................................................................................14
Digital Zoom ..................................................................................................................................................14
Using the Main Menu in Camera Mode ........................................................................................................17
Capture Mode Options ..................................................................................................................................17
Self Timer ......................................................................................................................................................18
Macro Mode ..................................................................................................................................................18
Continuous Shooting ....................................................................................................................................19
Image Resolution ..........................................................................................................................................19
Image Quality ................................................................................................................................................20
White Balance ..............................................................................................................................................20
EV Compensation ........................................................................................................................................21
Scene Selection ..........................................................................................................................................22
TAKING VIDEO CLIPS ........................................................................................................................................23
REVIEWING YOUR FILES ..................................................................................................................................23
Using Review Mode ......................................................................................................................................23
Reviewing Video Clips ..................................................................................................................................24
Enlarging Stored Pictures..............................................................................................................................24
Using the Main Menu in Review Mode ........................................................................................................25
Deleting Your Files ........................................................................................................................................26
Using Thumbnail Mode ................................................................................................................................27
Running Slide Show......................................................................................................................................28
Transferring Files from the Internal Memory to a Memory Card ..................................................................29
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CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ........................................................................................................30
Setup Menu and Features ............................................................................................................................32
Setting the Auto Off Time ..............................................................................................................................33
Setting the Language ....................................................................................................................................33
Setting the Date ............................................................................................................................................33
Setting the Time ............................................................................................................................................34
Setting the LCD Brightness ..........................................................................................................................34
Formating Internal Memory or Memory Card................................................................................................35
RESTORE THE CAMERA TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS ......................................................................36
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE ..................................................................................................................37
Computer System Requirements ..................................................................................................................37
Installation Requirements..............................................................................................................................37
Using the Installer Splash Screen ................................................................................................................38
Flow Diagram for Software Installation ........................................................................................................39
Identifying your Operating System................................................................................................................40
Installing the Driver and DirectX 9 - Windows 98/98SE................................................................................41
Installing DirectX 9 - Windows 2000 ............................................................................................................43
Installing ArcSoft PhotoImpression - all Windows users ..............................................................................44
Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 - all Windows users (optional) ..............................................................46
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER ........................................................................................48
Downloading Pictures and Video Clips onto your Computer ........................................................................48
Using ArcSoft PhotoImpression ....................................................................................................................49
Unplugging your Camera from the Computer ..............................................................................................49
TV MODE..............................................................................................................................................................50
Connecting the Camera to the Television ....................................................................................................50
Using the TV as a Live Viewfinder ................................................................................................................50
Reviewing Pictures and Video Clips on your TV ..........................................................................................50
ERROR MESSAGES............................................................................................................................................51
TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................................................................................................52
GETTING HELP....................................................................................................................................................55
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................56
SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................58
Cleaning the Camera ....................................................................................................................................58
Safety Tips ....................................................................................................................................................58
Precautions for the Camera ..........................................................................................................................58
Precautions for Batteries ..............................................................................................................................59
Precautions for SD Memory Cards ..............................................................................................................59
REGULATORY INFORMATION............................................................................................................................60
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GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
Package Contents
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Concord Eye-Q 4360z
Mini-USB Cable
TV Out Cable
Use's Guide/Quick Start Guide/Warranty Card
Camera Case
Wrist Strap
2 x AA Rechargeable NiMH Batteries and Charger
CD-ROM (for Windows users only)
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USB Mass Storage Driver
ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5
Microsoft DirectX 9
Multilingual User’s Guide
Camera Features
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4 Megapixels, 2272 x 1704 Resolution
1.5” Color LCD
3x Optical Zoom
6x Digital Zoom
Video Clips
16MB Internal Memory
Compatible with Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (not included)
Attaching the Wrist Strap
Please attach the wrist strap to prevent dropping the camera.
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1
2
Loading the Batteries
fig.1.1
fig.1.2
fig.1.3
The camera can use 2x AA alkaline, lithium or rechargeable batteries to operate. For better performance, do not
use alkaline batteries.
1. Open the Battery/Memory Card door. (fig.1.1)
•
Slide the door in the direction of the arrow marked on it, and lift it open.
2. Insert the batteries according to the polarity indicators on the top edge of the battery compartment. (fig.1.2)
3. Shut the Battery/Memory Card door by sliding it in the opposite direction of the arrow marked on it, and
close it securely. (fig.1.3)
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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 turn the camera on.
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The lens cover will open, and the lens will extend out automatically to the
wide-angle position.
•
The LCD will turn on automatically.
2. To turn the camera off, press the (
) Power Button.
fig.1.1
Note:
To extend battery life, the LCD will turn off after 1 minute of inactivity, press the (
) button, the Shutter
Button or the Power Button to reactivate the LCD. The camera will automatically power off after 2 minutes
of inactivity, press the Power Button to power the camera back on.
Checking the Battery Level
There are 5 battery levels that are displayed on the LCD.
3/4 battery
capacity remains.
Batteries are full
and ready to use.
1/2 battery
capacity remains.
1/4 battery
capacity remains.
Batteries are low
need to be
Batteries are
empty, blinking
red and need to
be replaced.
replaced soon.
Note:
•
The camera's battery level indicator may not accurately reflect the state of a rechargeable battery even
the chargeable batteries have been fully recharged.
•
To extend battery life, the camera will automatically power off after 2 minutes of inactivity. To change this
setting, please refer to p.33.
•
•
For better performance, please use NiMH rechargeable batteries.
Remove the batteries from the camera if they will not be used for an extended period of time to prevent
corrosion or battery leaks.
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GETTING STARTED
SETTING THE LANGUAGE, DATE AND TIME
When the camera is powered on for the first time, the Language, Date and Time
menus will appear.
LANGUAGE OPTION
English
Français
Español
Deutsch
Italiano
Setting the Language
1. Turn the camera on.
•
The Language Setup screen will appear on the LCD.
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
2. Press
3. Press
to highlight the language you would like to use.
to select.
4. The next screen will read “Are You Sure?” press
5. Press to confirm the selection.
to select No or Yes.
LANGUAGE OPTION
Nederlands
•
•
If you select No, you will return to the Language select screen.
If you select Yes, all menu screens will be displayed in the new language.
Each language will set the default setting for date format and TV option. To
change these settings, please refer to the Customizing the Camera Settings
section on page 33.
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
Language(s)
Date Format Setting
MM/DD/YYYY
TV Option
English / Español
NTSC
PAL
Français / Deutsch,
Italiano / Nederlands
DD/MM/YYYY
YYYY/MM/DD
PAL
Setting the Date
ADJUST DATE
ADJUST DATE
ADJUST DATE
01 ⁄ 02 ⁄ 2003
MM ⁄ DD ⁄ YYYY
01 ⁄ 01 ⁄ 2003
MM ⁄ DD ⁄ YYYY
01 ⁄ 01 ⁄ 2003
MM ⁄ DD ⁄ YYYY
OK
RETURNꢀ
SET
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
1. Press
2. Press
to change the number in the blinking position until you reach the desired setting.
to highlight the month, day or year.
•
The selection will blink when it is highlighted.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the date is set.
4. Press
to set the date.
Note:
•
If the battery is removed or dead for more than 4 minutes, the date will return to its default setting.
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Setting the Time
ADJUST TIME
ADJUST TIME
ADJUST TIME
01:01 AM
01:01 AM
01:02 AM
RETURNꢀ
SET
RETURNꢀ
SET
OK
OK
RETURNꢀ
SET
OK
The time is displayed in hour, minute format.
1. Press
2. Press
to change the selection in the blinking position until you reach the desired setting.
to highlight the hour (HH), minutes (MM) or AM/PM.
•
The selection will blink when it is highlighted.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the time is set.
4. Press
to set the time.
Note:
The time can be displayed in a 12-hour or 24-hour format. Please go to page 31 to change this setting.
If the battery is removed or dead for more than 4 minutes, the time will return to its default setting.
TURNING THE LCD/ICONS ON AND OFF
LCD can be used to frame subjects for image and video clip capture, review stored images and video clips, and
display the current camera settings.
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Icons off
LCD off
LCD on with icons
1. Use the (
) button to toggle the LCD mode. The LCD mode changes each time the button is pressed.
Note: In order to save battery power, you may turn off the LCD display or LCD will automatically turn off
after one minute of inactivity.
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INTERNAL MEMORY/INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD
Internal Memory
The camera is equipped with 16MB of internal memory, which can be used right away.
Status
Memory in Use
Internal Memory
Memory Card
Memory card is not inserted.
Memory card is inserted.
NOTE: The files stored in the internal memory will remain in the internal memory until the Transferring
Files feature is selected, and the files will be transferred to the memory card. Please refer to the
Transferring Files section on page 29.
Inserting the Memory Card
In addition to having a 16MB internal memory, the camera can use Secure Digital (SD) memory cards to store
images and video clips.
fig.1.2
fig.1.1
fig.1.3
1. Open the Battery/Memory Card door.
•
Slide the door in the direction of the arrow marked on it, and lift it open. (fig.1.1)
2. Insert the memory card as indicated by the diagram. (fig.1.2)
Please insert the card in straight, not on an angle.
•
3. Shut the Battery/Memory Card door by sliding it in the opposite direction of the arrow marked on it, and
close it securely. (fig.1.3)
Ejecting the Memory Card
1. To eject the card, push the card in and release, then pull the card out.
Note: The camera can support SD cards up to 512 MB.
If the memory card or internal memory is corrupted, the memory needs to be formatted. (p.35)
!
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GETTING STARTED / TAKING A PICTURE
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
Review Mode
Video Clip Mode
Use video clip mode to
capture video clips.
Use the camera mode
setting to take pictures or to
customize your camera
settings for picture taking.
Use the review mode
setting to browse through
images and video clips or
to delete images from the
internal memory or
Note: No sound will be
recorded.
memory card.
SINGLE SHOT
Taking a Picture with the Viewfinder
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fig.1.1
fig.1.2
Taking a picture with the viewfinder:
1. Turn the camera on.
•
The LCD can be switched off to conserve battery power by pressing the (
) button.
2. Frame the subject in the viewfinder.
3. Press the shutter button half-way to activate the auto-focus until the green AF LED lights up. (For
information on Focus Lock, please go to page 12) (fig.1.1)
•
The camera will focus the lens at different distances to find the correct focus range, and you will hear a
rapid click sound from the camera.
4. Press the shutter button fully to capture the image. (fig.1.2)
•
•
•
The camera will beep when the image is captured if sound is activated.
The camera will make a click sound.
When the image has been captured, the Flash Ready LED next to the viewfinder will blink to indicate that
the image is being stored.
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TAKING A PICTURE
FLASH READY LED
fig.1.4
fig.1.3
Steady
Blinking
The camera is capturing
a picture or video clip.
Hold the camera steady
to prevent blurry
pictures.
The flash is recharging.
You may move the
camera in this mode.
Note: Do not power the camera off or switch modes while the camera is capturing or storing a picture or
video clip to prevent corrupting the picture or video clip being stored.
TAKING A PICTURE WITH THE LCD
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A
CAPTURE MODE
CAPTURE MODE
QUALITY SETUP
IMAGE SIZE
Q
+
+
DIGITAL ZOOM
SCENE SELECTION
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SELECT
Taking a picture with the LCD:
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Frame the subject in the LCD.
3. Press the shutter button half-way to activate the auto-focus lock until the green
AF LED lights up. (For more information on Focus Lock, please go to
page 12.) (fig.1.1)
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The camera will focus the lens at different distances to find the correct focus
range, and you will hear a rapid click sound from the camera.
N
fig.1.1
4. Press the shutter button fully to capture the image. (fig.1.2)
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•
•
The camera will beep when the image is captured if sound is activated.
The camera will make a click sound.
When the image has been captured, the Flash Ready LED next to the
viewfinder will blink to indicate that the image is being stored.
A preview of the image will be displayed on the LCD for 2 seconds and the
picture counter number displayed in the LCD will be updated.
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N
fig.1.2
Note: The best shooting range is from 50 cm to infinity. (20 in. to infinity)
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TAKING A PICTURE
AUTO-FOCUS LOCK
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To use the focus lock:
1. Position the subject in the center of the red frame located in the LCD. (fig.1.3)
2. Press the shutter button halfway until the green Auto Focus LED lights up.
The Auto Focus (green) LED will display the status of the auto focus lock.(fig.1.4)
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fig.1.5
fig.1.6
Blinking
The camera is
setting the focus.
Steady
The subject is in focus.
fig.1.4
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3. Recompose your picture. (fig.1.7)
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Keep the shutter pressed half-way while recomposing the picture.
4. Press the shutter button fully to capture the picture. (fig.1.8)
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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.
fig.1.7
2. There is no color contrast. Recompose the picture with a subject that contains
more color.
3. There is insufficient lighting. Increase the lighting in the surrounding area.
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TAKING A PICTURE
SETTING THE FLASH
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How to set the flash:
1. Press the (
) button repeatedly until the desired indicator appears on the LCD.
Flash Mode
Description
Auto Flash
The camera judges if a flash is required. If the environment is too dark, the flash will
fire.
A
A
Auto+Red-Eye Use this mode to significantly reduce the occurrence of “red- eye” in flash photography.
The camera will automatically detect when the flash is needed and the flash will fire
after a short delay.
Reduction
Fill-in Flash
Flash off
Flash will fire in any lighting condition.
The flash will not fire in this mode. Please use this mode if you want to capture the
mood of the ambient lighting or to use the available light in places where flash
photography is prohibited, such as museums.
• To prevent blurry pictures in low light situations, hold the camera steady when
pressing the Shutter button or mount the camera on a tripod.
Night Mode
A slow shutter speed is used in this mode to capture the lights in night scenes.
• To prevent blurry pictures in low light situations, hold
the camera steady when pressing the Shutter button
or mount the camera on a tripod.
Note:
•
The flash needs to recharge after it is fired. If the Shutter button is pressed while the flash is charging,
the Flash Ready LED will blink. Please wait a few moments and press the Shutter button again to take a
picture.
•
Changing the Scene Selection will deactivate the flash setting. Please refer to page 22 for more
information.
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TAKING A PICTURE
TAKING A PICTURE WITH OPTICAL ZOOM
The camera can use up to 3x optical zoom to take pictures. The white zoom bar color shown on the LCD
indicates the optical zoom only.
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How to use optical zoom:
1. Press ( T ) to zoom in.
The zoom bar will display on the LCD screen.
2. Press ( W ) to zoom out or to the normal mode.
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TAKING A PICTURE WITH DIGITAL ZOOM
The 6x digital zoom combined with the 3x optical zoom can give you up to 18x magnification to your pictures.
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How to use digital zoom:
1. At the maximum optical zoom level, continue to press
( T ) until the digital zoom is activated.
There will be a short delay before the digital zoom is activated.
When the digital zoom is being used, the zoom bar will turn blue.
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•
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TAKING A PICTURE
1x – 4x Digital Zoom
The image increases in size on the LCD.
Original Size
4x Zoom LCD Display
Actual Image Recorded
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6x Digital Zoom
The image contained within the blue frame is the image recorded.
LCD Display Actual Image Recorded
6x Digital Zoom
Important:
1. Hold your camera steady while using Digital Zoom to prevent blurriness in the photograph due to camera
movement. It is recommended to either place your camera on a steady surface or use a tripod.
2. For best results, stand at least 20 in. (50cm) away from the subject in normal mode and 4 in. (10cm) in
(
) Macro mode.
3. The image quality may degrade slightly with Digital Zoom.
4. Digital Zoom can only be monitored with the LCD and not through the optical viewfinder.
Activating/Deactivating Digital Zoom
The digital zoom feature can be turned off by following the steps below.
CAMERA MODE
DIGITAL ZOOM
CAPTURE MODE
ON
Q
QUALITY SETUP
IMAGE SIZE
OFF
DIGITAL ZOOM
SCENE SELECTION
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
How to activate or deactivate Digital Zoom:
1. In Camera Mode, press the MENU button to display the Main Menu.
2. Press
3. Press
until Digital Zoom is highlighted, then press
to highlight Off or On.
to enter its submenu.
•
The default setting for this is On.
4. Press to select.
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TAKING A PICTURE
USING THE MAIN MENU IN CAMERA MODE
CAPTURE MODE
+
+
RETURNꢀ
SET
OK
Q
QUALITY SETUP
FINE
NORMAL
ECONOMY
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
IMAGE SIZE
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3
2
1
2272 x 1704
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
640 x 480
CAPTURE MODE
QUALITY SETUP
IMAGE SIZE
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Q
V
DIGITAL ZOOM
SCENE SELECTION
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
DIGITAL ZOOM
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
ON
OFF
CAMERA MODE
WHITE BALANCE
EV COMPENSATION
SETUP
+
–
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
SCENE SELECTION
OFF
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
PARTY INDOOR
BEACH SNOW
SUNSET
NIGHT LANDSCAPE
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
SCENE SELECTION
FIREWORKS
NIGHT PORTRAIT
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
WHITE BALANCE
AUTO
AWB
SUNNY
FLUORESCENT
TUNGSTEN
+
–
EV COMPENSATION
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
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00 EV
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–ꢀ
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+
OK SET
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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. Press the MENU button to display the main menu.
4. Press
5. Press
6. Press
7. Press
until the desired option is highlighted.
to enter the submenu.
in the submenu to toggle between the options.
to make a selection.
•
•
All selections will be marked by a red check mark.
The camera will beep when you press for feature selection if sound is on.
8. To return to the previous menu, press
.
9. To exit the menu at any time, press the MENU button.
CAPTURE MODE OPTIONS
The capture mode menu has 4 features to choose from for taking pictures.
Capture Mode Option
Description
(
(
(
) Single Shot
The camera will take 1 picture at a time.(P. 12)
The camera will take 1 picture at a time in Macro mode.(P. 18)
) Single shot with Macro
) Continuous Shooting
The camera will take 7 pictures (at 1600 x 1200 resolution) in a row
when the shutter button is fully pressed. The flash is disabled in this
mode.(P. 19)
(
) Continuous Shooting
with Macro
The camera will take 7 pictures in a row in Macro mode.(P. 18)
Note: Flash will be deactivated in continuous shot.
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TAKING A PICTURE
SELF-TIMER
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How to use the Self-Timer:
1. Slide the Mode Switch to (
) Camera Mode.
2. Press
(
) to set the Self-Timer.
) will be displayed on the LCD when Self-Timer is set.
3. Place the camera on a flat surface or tripod.
•
(
4. Use the LCD to compose the picture, and then press the Shutter button to activate the Self-Timer.
The Self-Timer LED will blink for 10 seconds.
•
The camera will beep when the self-timter is activated if sound is on. (P. 31)
Note:
•
•
The Self-Timer is automatically deactivated once the image is taken.
To deactivate the Self-Timer before taking a picture, press ) again in picture taking mode.
(
Photography Hints -
Since the Self-Timer LED indicator on the front of the camera flashes, you have time to join in the photograph
and know when the camera is done taking a picture when the Self-Timer LED light stops blinking.
MACRO MODE - CLOSE-UP SHOOTING
This mode enables the camera to capture pictures in close distances.
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CAMERA MODE
A
CAPTURE MODE
CAPTURE MODE
QUALITY SETUP
IMAGE SIZE
Q
+
+
DIGITAL ZOOM
SCENE SELECTION
AWB
RETURNꢀ
SET
OK
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RETURNꢀ
SELECT
Setting Macro Mode:
1. In the (
) main menu, press
to enter the Capture Mode submenu.
2. Press
(
to highlight:
) Single shot with Macro
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A
OR
(
)Continuous shot with Macro
3. Press
to enter the mode. The Macro icon (
) will be displayed on the LCD.
AWB
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Taking a picture in Macro Mode:
1. Frame the subject in the LCD.
•
The best shooting range is from 10 cm to 50 cm. (4 in. - 20 in.)
2. Press the shutter button half-way to activate the focus until the green AF LED stops blinking.
3. Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
•
The camera will beep when the image is captured if sound is activated.
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TAKING A PICTURE
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING
This feature enables the camera to capture a continuous series of pictures while the shutter button is pressed
down.
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CAPTURE MODE
CAMERA MODE
A
CAPTURE MODE
QUALITY SETUP
IMAGE SIZE
Q
+
+
DIGITAL ZOOM
SCENE SELECTION
AWB
RETURNꢀ
SET
OK
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
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Using Continuous shooting:
1. In the (
2. Press
) Main Menu, press
until ( ) Continuous Shot is highlighted, then press
to enter the Capture Mode submenu.
to enter the mode.
3. Frame the subject in the LCD screen and press the shutter button half-way to activate the focus until the
green AF LED lights up.
4. Press the shutter button fully to capture the pictures.
•
The camera will automatically capture 7 continuous images at approximately 3 images per second in
1600 x 1200 resolution.
Note:
•
•
•
The LCD will be blank when the images are taken in the Continuous Shooting Mode.
In continuous shooting mode the flash is disabled as the recharging time will slow it down.
The camera will only capture the pictures in 1600 x 1200 resolution setting in this mode.
IMAGE RESOLUTION
Image Resolution determines the size of a captured image. Higher resolution images contain more details and
have larger file sizes.
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CAMERA MODE
A
IMAGE SIZE
2272 x 1704
M
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4
3
2
1
CAPTURE MODE
QUALITY SETUP
IMAGE SIZE
Q
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
640 x 480
M
M
DIGITAL ZOOM
SCENE SELECTION
AWB
V
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RETURNꢀ
SELECT
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
Images Stored on 16MB memory (approx.):
Resolution
4MP
3.1MP
2MP
1.2MP
VGA
Quality
(2272 x 1704)
(2048 x 1536)
(1600 x 1200)
(1280 x 960)
(640 x 480)
Fine
20
51
75
23
63
88
34
89
50
137
307
429
Normal
Economy
127
177
128
How to change the resolution:
1. When Resolution is highlighted in the (
) Main Menu, press
to enter the (
) Resolution submenu.
2. Press
3. Press
or
until the desired setting is highlighted.
to select the mode.
4. Press the MENU button to return to picture taking mode.
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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 the memory card.
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A
CAMERA MODE
Q
QUALITY SETUP
CAPTURE MODE
QUALITY SETUP
IMAGE SIZE
FINE
Q
NORMAL
ECONOMY
DIGITAL ZOOM
SCENE SELECTION
AWB
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RETURNꢀ
SELECT
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
Quality
JPEG Compression
Description
Ratio
Fine
5:1
Fine image quality can be used for making prints.
Normal
Economy
11:1
17:1
Normal image quality can be used for general purpose pictures.
Economy image quality can be used for pictures that will be
sent via e-mail.
How to change the quality:
1. When (
2. Press
3. Press
) Quality is highlighted, press
to enter the (
) Quality Setup submenu.
Q
Q
or
until the desired setting is highlighted.
to select the Quality mode.
4. Press the MENU button to return to picture taking mode.
WHITE BALANCE
By default the camera uses Auto White Balance to best reproduce colors under different lighting conditions. For
mixed lighting conditions you can use the Auto White Balance.
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CAMERA MODE
WHITE BALANCE
AUTO
A
WHITE BALANCE
EV COMPENSATION
SETUP
AWB
+
SUNNY
–
FLUORESCENT
TUNGSTEN
AWB
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
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White Balance Mode
Description
A
Auto
The camera will automatically choose the white balance setting. Use this
setting in variable conditions.
Sunny
Use outdoors in sunny conditions.
Fluorescent
Tungsten
Use indoors with fluorescent or ambient light conditions.
Use indoors with tungsten light conditions.
How to change the White Balance:
1. When White Balance is highlighted, press
to enter its submenu.
2. Press
3. Press
or
until the desired setting is highlighted.
to select the White Balance mode.
4. Press the MENU button to return to picture taking mode.
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TAKING A PICTURE
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.
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CAMERA MODE
EV COMPENSATION
A
–
WHITE BALANCE
EV COMPENSATION
SETUP
+
–
ꢀ
00 EV
AWB
ꢀ
–ꢀ
ꢀ
+
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
OK SET
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EV Compensation
Description
Increasing the Exposure in pictures that are too dark, will make the
picture lighter.
+
Decreasing the Exposure in pictures that are too light will make the
picture darker.
–
How to use Exposure Compensation:
+
1. Press
2. Press
3. Press
4. Press
in the Main Menu until (
–
) EV Compensation is highlighted.
to display the EV Compensation bar on the LCD.
to change the EV Compensation between -1.8 to +1.8.
to select the desired value.
•
The camera will return to picture taking mode automatically after selecting.
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TAKING A PICTURE
SCENE SELECTION
The default options in the camera can be used in most settings. The scene modes are helpful to quickly
optimize the various settings to best capture specific scenes.
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SCENE SELECTION
CAMERA MODE
A
OFF
CAPTURE MODE
QUALITY SETUP
IMAGE SIZE
Q
PARTY INDOOR
BEACH SNOW
SUNSET
DIGITAL ZOOM
SCENE SELECTION
AWB
NIGHT LANDSCAPE
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
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Preset Scene
Off
Description
No Scene Selection (default).
Party/Indoor
Use this mode in to capture the details of candlelit scenes or other indoor
background light conditions.
Beach/Snow
Use this mode to capture the details in scenes with bright and reflected
sunlight, such as snow or water.
Night Landscape
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 getting
blurry images 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.
Sunset
This mode captures the deep hues and color variations in sunsets and
sunrises.
Fireworks
Night Portrait
Use this mode to capture the burst of light from fireworks with a slower
shutter speed.
Use this mode to capture a subject illuminated with the lights in a night scene
with a slow shutter speed.
-
Use a tripod to prevent camera movement during the long exposure times.
How to set the scene selection:
1. When Scenes Select is highlighted, press
2. In the Scene menu, press to choose between the options.
3. Press to select the Scene mode.
to enter its submenu.
4. Press the MENU button to return to picture taking mode.
Note: Any change of the flash setting will cancel the scene selected in Scene Selection.
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TAKING VIDEO CLIPS
TAKING VIDEO CLIPS
The camera can capture video clips without sound.
28 SEC
Press Shutter to Record
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To record a video clip:
1. Slide the Mode Switch to (
) Video Clip Mode.
•
The time limit is showing on the upper right corner of the screen.
2. Position the subject in the LCD.
3. Press the shutter button half-way to activate the focus until the green AF LED stops blinking.
4. Press the Shutter Button fully to capture a continuous video clip.
•
The camera will beep when you press the shutter button to activate or deactivate the video recording if
sound is on.
•
The camera can take video clips until the memory card is full and the recording time will be displayed on
the upper right hand corner of the LCD monitor.
To stop recording:
1. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording.
OR
2. The camera will continue recording until the memory limit has been reached.
Note:
•
•
•
•
Do not open the battery door or turn the camera off while transferring files, or the video clip may not be stored.
Higher capacity memory cards can take longer video clips.
The Flash, Menu and LCD on/off buttons are deactivated in this mode.
The focus and the digital zoom cannot change during recording.
REVIEWING YOUR FILES
Using Review Mode
In (
) review mode, you can review your stored pictures and video clips through the LCD.
Note: When a memory card is inserted in the camera, only the pictures stored in
the memory card will be displayed in the review mode. To view the pictures in the
internal memory, transfer files (P. 29), or turn the camera off, and remove the
memory card, then turn the camera back on.
Using REVIEW mode:
1. Slide the Mode Switch towards (
) .
2. Press or to scroll through each file.
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•
The file type and frame counter will be displayed on the LCD.
JPEG
0001 / 0003
File Indication
JPEG
File Type
Still Picture
Video Clip
Number of the total
pictures/video clips
AVI
Number of the current
pictures/video clips
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REVIEWING VIDEO CLIPS
How to review a video clip:
1. In (
and video clips.
Only the first image of the video clip is shown.
) Review Mode, press
and
to scroll through the stored pictures
•
2. When a video clip ( AVI ) is displayed on the LCD, press
to play.
0001/0003
AVI
Press OK to view Video
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ENLARGING STORED PICTURES
In (
) Review Mode, you can enlarge a section of your stored picture to take a closer look at the subject on
the LCD. This feature is for viewing purposes only and it will not enhance the stored picture.
X6
X2
X4
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
2x Enlargement
4x Enlargement
6x Enlargement
How to enlarge:
1. In ( ) Review Mode, press the
2. While viewing a stored still image, press
different magnifications.
or
to scroll through the stored pictures and video clips.
to use the "Enlargement" feature. Press again to get
3. In 2x, 4x and 6x mode you may press
,
,
,
to navigate in the picture.
Resolution
2272 x 1704
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
640 x 480
Maximum Enlargement
6x
6x
4x
4x
2x
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REVIEWING YOUR FILES
USING THE REVIEW MENU
DELETE ALL
DELETE FILE
DELETE ALL
YES
NO
REVIEW
DELETE FILE
THUMBNAIL
SLIDE SHOW
FILE TRANSFER
SETUP
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
Are You Sure?
No
Yes
SELECT
OK
0012/0012
T
INTERVAL
SEC
SEC
ꢀ
SLIDE SHOW
START SHOW
INTERVAL
2
5
T
10 SEC
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
Transfer all files
from internal memory
to memory card?
No
Yes
OK SELECT
Using the Review Menu in (
1. Turn the camera on.
) Review mode:
2. Set the Mode Switch to (
).
3. Press the MENU button to display the main menu.
4. Press
5. Press
6. Press
7. Press
until the desired option is highlighted.
to enter the submenu.
in the submenu to toggle between the options.
to make a selection.
•
•
All selections will be marked by a red check mark.
The camera will beep when you press for feature selection if sound is on.
8. To return to the previous menu, press
.
9. To exit the menu at any time, press the MENU button.
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REVIEWING YOUR FILES
DELETING YOUR FILES
Delete One
Once a file is deleted, it cannot be recovered.
!
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JPEG
Are You Sure?
No
Yes
OK SELECT
MENUꢀ
DELETE OK
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1. Slide the Mode Switch to (
) Review Mode.
2. Press
(
) to enter the delete one file mode.
3. The next screen will display the stored pictures and video clips as thumbnails. Press
to highlight the file you want to delete.
,
,
,
,
4. Press
5. The next screen will read “Are You Sure?” press
6. Press to select.
to select.
or
to highlight No or Yes.
•
•
•
If No is selected, no change will be made, and you will return to the Delete One thumbnail view.
If Yes is selected, the selected file will be deleted.
Press the Menu button to exit Delete Mode.
Delete All
Once all files are deleted, they cannot be recovered.
!
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DELETE ALL
DELETE ALL
0001/0003
JPEG
YES
NO
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
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How to delete all files:
1. Press when Delete File is highlighted to enter the Delete File submenu.
2. In the Delete Files submenu, press
.
Are You Sure?
3. The next screen will read “DELETE ALL?” press
Yes.
or
to highlight No or
No
4. Press
to select.
Yes
•
If No is selected, no change will be made, and you will return to the Delete
Files Menu.
OK SELECT
•
If Yes is selected, the next screen will read, “Are you sure?”
5. Press
to select No or Yes. Press
to select.
•
•
If No is selected, no change will be made, and you will return to the Delete File Menu.
If Yes is selected, all files will be deleted.
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REVIEWING YOUR FILES
USING THUMBNAIL MODE
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0001/0003
JPEG
DELETE FILE
THUMBNAIL
SLIDE SHOW
FILE TRANSFER
SETUP
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
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ꢀ
0012/0012
How to view your files:
1. When the thumbnail menu is highlighted in the (
) Review Mode, press
to have nine thumbnail
images or video clips appear at once on the LCD display.
2. Press to highlight a picture or video clip.
•
•
When
When
is pressed up in the top row of thumbnails, the previous 9 files will be displayed.
is pressed down in the bottom row of thumbnails, the next 9 files will be displayed.
to view the enlarged picture or video clip.
3. Press
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REVIEWING YOUR FILES
RUNNING A SLIDE SHOW
Use the slide show feature to automatically display your pictures and video clips on the camera LCD screen at
a selectable interval rate. You can also run a slide show on any video device that is equipped with a video
input, such as a television, computer monitor, or digital projector.
The slide show feature is available when you have at least one picture stored.
M
REVIEW
4
0001/0003
ꢀSLIDE SHOW
DELETE FILE
THUMBNAIL
SLIDE SHOW
FILE TRANSFER
SETUP
JPEG
START SHOW
INTERVAL
T
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
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RETURNꢀ
SELECT
How to run a slide show:
1
2
In (
Press
) Review Mode, press Menu to enter review menu.
to highlight Slide Show.
3. Press
4. Press
to enter its submenu.
when Start Show is highlighted to begin the Slide Show.
•
Pictures: The pictures will be shown on the LCD for 5 seconds by default and then the next file will be
displayed. To change this setting, please refer to the instructions below.
•
Video clips: The entire video clip will play back then the next file will be displayed.
Note: When a memory card is inserted in the camera, only the pictures stored in the memory card will be
displayed in the slide show mode. To view the pictures in the internal memory, transfer files (P.29), or turn
the camera off, and remove the memory card, then turn on the camera back on.
Cancel the Slide Show:
1. To cancel the Slide Show, press any button.
Setting the time interval of the Slide Show:
1. Follow steps 1-3 above.
T
INTERVAL
2
5
SEC
SEC
2. Press
3. Press
3. Press
to highlight Interval.
to enter the submenu.
to select how long each picture is displayed on the LCD
10 SEC
screen: 2, 5 or 10 seconds.
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
4. Press
to select.
5. Press MENU to exit.
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REVIEWING YOUR FILES
TRANSFERRING FILES FROM THE INTERNAL MEMORY TO THE MEMORY CARD
The camera allows you to transfer photos and video clips that are stored in the camera's internal memory to a
SD memory card.
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REVIEW
0001/0003
Transfer all files
from internal memory
to memory card?
JPEG
DELETE FILE
THUMBNAIL
SLIDE SHOW
FILE TRANSFER
SETUP
No
Yes
OK SELECT
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
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1. When the camera is off, insert the memory card into the camera.
2. Turn the camera on.
3. In (
4. Press
5. Press
) Review Mode, press Menu to enter the Review menu.
to highlight File Transfer.
to enter the mode. The next screen will read "Transfer all files from
TRANSFERRING FILE...
internal memory to memory card"?
6. Press
7. Press
to highlight No or Yes.
to select.
•
•
If No is selected, no change will be made, and you will return to the Review mode.
If Yes is selected, the screen will read "Transferring ..." and all files will be transferred to the memory
card.
Note: Before transferring files, please insert a memory card with 16MB or more of available memory
space.
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CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS
CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS
T
SET AUTO OFF TIME
2 MIN
3 MIN
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
TV OPTION
NTSC
PAL
N
P
SETUP
T
SET AUTO OFF TIME
TV OPTION
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
LANGUAGE OPTION
RESTORE DEFAULT
LCD BRIGHTNESS
LANGUAGE OPTION
English
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
Français
Español
Deutsch
Italiano
CAMERA MODE
SETUP
FORMAT
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
WHITE BALANCE
EV COMPENSATION
SETUP
+
ADJUST DATE
ADJUST TIME
TIME FORMAT
DATE FORMAT
RETURNꢀ
–
LANGUAGE OPTION
Nederlands
12
24
D
M
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
SELECT
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
SETUP
RESTORE DEFAULT
CAMERA INFO
SOUND
YES
NO
RETURN
SELECT
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
LCD BRIGHTNESS
ꢀ
ꢀ
–ꢀ
ꢀ
+
SET
OK
FORMAT
Yes
No
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
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CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS
CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS
ADJUST DATE
01 ⁄ 01 ⁄ 2003
MM ⁄ DD ⁄ YYYY
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
ADJUST TIME
SETUP
01:01 AM
SET AUTO OFF TIME
TV OPTION
LANGUAGE OPTION
RESTORE DEFAULT
LCD BRIGHTNESS
RETURNꢀ
OK
SET
12
24
TIME FORMAT
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
12-HOUR
24-HOUR
CAMERA MODE
SETUP
WHITE BALANCE
EV COMPENSATION
SETUP
FORMAT
RETURNꢀ
SET
OK
+
ADJUST DATE
ADJUST TIME
TIME FORMAT
DATE FORMAT
RETURNꢀ
–
D
12
24
DATE FORMAT
M
D
DD ⁄ MM ⁄ YYYY
MM ⁄ DD ⁄ YYYY
YYYY ⁄ MM ⁄ DD
M
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
SELECT
SETUP
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
CAMERA INFO
SOUND
CAMERA INFO
FW REV: ꢀ
1.00.01
FW P/Nꢀ
DATE:ꢀ
COMMENT:ꢀ
ꢀ
2F0079-01
2003/11/1
WITH-NF
RETURN
SELECT
WITH-AUDIO
RETURN
SOUND
ON
OFF
RETURN
OK SET
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CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS
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
5. Press
until Setup is highlighted.
to enter the Setup submenu.
6. In the Setup menu, press
to highlight the option you wish to customize.
7. Press
to enter the submenu of the highlighted option.
8. Use the arrow buttons to adjust the setting and press
to select.
•
The camera will beep when you press
for feature selection if sound is on.
9. Press
to return to the previous menu OR press the MENU button to exit.
Setup Menu and Features
Setup Setting
Options
Description
T
Set Auto Off Time 2 min, 3 min
This feature enables the camera to automatically turn off
when it is idle.
TV Option
Sound
NTSC, PAL
ON/OFF
Sets the mode the camera needs to adapt to your TV. (Page 50)
The camera will beep when you press the shutter button for
shooting, or the OK button for feature selection through menu
navigation. (Page 31)
Language Option English
Sets the language in your camera. (Page 33)
Français
Español
Deutsch
Italiano
Nederlands
Restore Default
LCD Brightness
Format
Yes/No
Sets all camera settings to the factory default. (Page 36)
Sets the LCD brightness level. (Page 34)
Yes/No
Formats the internal memory or the memory card by deleting all
files. (Page 35)
Camera Info
FW Version
FW Part No.
Date
Displays the camera version information.
This is for information purposes only.
Comment
Adjust Date
Adjust Time
Time Format
Date Format
Month, Day,
Year
Changes the date in your camera.
Hour, Minute,
AM or PM
Changes the time in your camera.
12
24
12-hour
24-hour
Changes the time format to a 12-hour or 24-hour format.
Changes the date display.
D
M
DD/MM/YYYY,
MM/DD/YYYY,
YYYY/MM/DD
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CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS
CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS
SETTING THE AUTO OFF TIME
T
CAMERA MODE
SET AUTO OFF TIME
SETUP
T
T
T
WHITE BALANCE
EV COMPENSATION
SETUP
2 min
3 min
SET AUTO OFF TIME
TV OPTION
+
–
LANGUAGE OPTION
RESTORE DEFAULT
LCD BRIGHTNESS
60 SEC
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
Notes:
•
The LCD will automatically turn off after 1 minute of inactivity (cannot be changed) and the camera will
turn off after 2 minutes of inactivity to conserve battery power. Turn the camera back on by pressing the
power button.
SETTING THE LANGUAGE
SETUP
LANGUAGE OPTION
LANGUAGE OPTION
English
T
SET AUTO OFF TIME
Nederlands
TV OPTION
Français
Español
Deutsch
Italiano
LANGUAGE OPTION
RESTORE DEFAULT
LCD BRIGHTNESS
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
To set the Language:
1. In the Setup menu, press
until Language is highlighted.
to enter the Language submenu.
to highlight the desired language.
to set.
2. Press
3. Press
4. Press
SETTING THE DATE
ADJUST DATE
1. In the Setup menu, press
until Adjust Date is highlighted.
2. Press
3. Press
to enter the options.
to highlight the month (MM), date (DD) or year (YYYY).
01 ⁄ 01 ⁄ 2003
MM ⁄ DD ⁄ YYYY
•
The selection will blink when it is highlighted.
4. Press
desired setting then press
to change the data in the blinking position until you reach the
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
.
Note:
•
The date can be displayed in MM/DD/YYYY; DD/MM/YYYY or YYYY/MM/DD. Please go to page 31 to
change this setting.
•
•
If the battery is removed for more than 4 minutes, the date will return to its default setting.
Set Date/Time! will appear on the LCD when the camera is turned on. Press the Shutter button slightly to
turn the reminder off.
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CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS
SETTING THE TIME
ADJUST TIME
1. In the Setup menu, press
until Adjust Time is highlighted.
2. Press
3. Press
to enter the options.
to highlight the hour (HH), minutes (MM) or AM/PM.
01:01 AM
•
The selection will blink when it is highlighted.
4. Press to change the data in the blinking position until you reach the
desired setting then press
.
RETURNꢀ
SET
OK
Note:
•
•
•
The time can be displayed in a 12-hour or 24-hour format. Please go to page 31 to change this setting.
If the battery is removed for more than 4 minutes, the time will return to its default setting.
Set Date/Time! will appear on the LCD when the camera is turned on. Press the Shutter button slightly
to turn the reminder off.
SETTING THE LCD BRIGHTNESS
LCD BRIGHTNESS
SETUP
CAMERA MODE
T
SET AUTO OFF TIME
TV OPTION
WHITE BALANCE
+
EV COMPENSATION
SETUP
–
LANGUAGE OPTION
RESTORE DEFAULT
LCD BRIGHTNESS
ꢀ
ꢀ
–ꢀ
ꢀ
+
SET
OK
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
How to set the LCD Brightness:
1. In the Setup menu, press
until LCD Brightness is highlighted.
2. Press
3. Press
4. Press
to display the LCD Brightness bar on the LCD.
to adjust the brightness.
to select.
/
•
The camera will return to picture taking mode or review mode.
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CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS
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. All pictures and video clips on the internal
memory will be lost.
!
SETUP
FORMAT
FORMAT
CAMERA MODE
Yes
No
WHITE BALANCE
EV COMPENSATION
SETUP
+
ADJUST DATE
ADJUST TIME
TIME FORMAT
DATE FORMAT
RETURNꢀ
–
12
24
D
M
SELECT
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
1. In the Setup menu, press
until Format is highlighted.
to enter the Format submenu.
to highlight No or Yes.
to select.
2. Press
3. Press
4. Press
If No is selected, no change will be made, and you will return to the Main Menu.
If Yes is selected, ALL FILES will be deleted.
Note: If MEMORY ERROR! is displayed on the LCD screen, this indicates that the internal memory or the
memory card is corrupted. Please format the memory to continue.
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RESTORE THE CAMERA TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS
RESTORE THE CAMERA TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS
To restore the default settings in your camera:
1. Press
2. Press
when Restore Default is highlighted in the camera.
to select No or Yes.
•
•
When No is selected, no change is made.
When Yes is selected, the Default settings will be restored. Please refer to the table below for the default
settings.
OPTION
DEFAULT STATUS
Flash
Auto Flash
Normal
2272 x 1704
OFF
Q
Quality
Image Size
S
Scene Selection
White Balance
Exposure Compensation
Auto Off
Auto
+
–
0
T
2 min
LCD Brightness
Sound
Center
On
Time Format
12 Hours
24 Hours
Slide Show Interval
5 Seconds
Note: After the camera is set to default, the Language, Date and Time menus will appear when the
camera is turned on.
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE
The software that comes with the Concord Eye-Q 4360z 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.
Computer System Requirements
Windows
•
•
133MHz Pentium MMX processor or equivalent (300MHz Pentium II or better recommended)
Microsoft Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home / Professional /
Media Center
•
275MB free hard disk space (extra 30MB for Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 and 65MB for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 if
required)
•
•
•
•
64MB of RAM (128MB or more recommended)
Minimum 800 x 600 display with 16-bit color (1024 x 768 with 24-bit color or better recommended)
USB Port
CD-ROM Drive
Macintosh
•
•
•
•
•
Mac OS 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 and X or later
Power PC-based
32MB of RAM
640 x 480 display with Thousands of colors (Millions of colors recommended)
Built-In USB Port
Installation Requirements
The installer will automatically detect which software applications need to be installed or if they are not
necessary. Please read the installation requirements before proceeding with the installation process.
System
Windows
98/98SE
Windows
Me
Windows
2000
Windows
XP
Macintosh
Install Camera Driver
Install DirectX 9
X
X
X
X
X
Install ArcSoft PhotoImpression
X
X
X
X
Install Adobe Acrobat
Reader 5
Camera automatically detected
by the computer (no driver
installation required)
X
X
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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
Yellow (
Gray (
)
Required or highly recommended to install.
Already installed or not necessary
)
Option
Description
Camera Drivers
The USB Mass Storage camera drivers enable the camera to become
an external drive on your computer.
Microsoft DirectX 9
DirectX 9 enables the movie playback applications on your computer to
playback video clips that are captured with the camera.
ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5
This photo software enables you to edit and enhance pictures.
Adobe Acrobat Reader enables you to view the electronic version of the
User’s Guide.
User’s Guide
Direct link to the electronic version of the User’s Guide in different
languages. (All User’s Guides are saved in PDF format.)
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE
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.
Identifying your operating system
Windows
Windows 2000
Windows
Mac OS
98/98SE p.41
Professional p.43
Me/XP p.40
9.x/10.x p.40
Installing the USB
Mass Storage Drivers
and DirectX 9 p.41
Installing
DirectX 9 p.43
Installing ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000 p.44
Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 (if needed) p.46
Connecting the camera to the computer p.48
Downloading pictures and video clips onto the computer p.48
Disconnecting the camera from the computer p.49
Data transfer may not function correctly if you have one of the operating systems listed below or you are using
an add-on USB adapter or USB hub.
•
•
•
•
•
Windows 95
Windows NT 3.51/4.0
Mac OS 8.6 or lower.
Home built computer systems or computer systems without a factory installed operating system.
Home installed operating system or upgrade to the operating system.
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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. Confirm that your computer is running one of the following operating systems and
proceed to the page in the chart for installation instructions:
System
Proceed to page
Windows 98, Windows 98
Second Edition
Page 41
Windows 2000
Page 43
Page 44
Windows Millennium Edition,
Windows XP Home Edition,
Windows XP Professional Edition,
Windows XP Media Center Edition
4. Press OK to close the window
For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000, if the My Computer icon is not on your desktop, click Control Panel icon from
the Start Menu and double click on the System icon to open the System Property Box.
For Windows XP, if the My Computer icon is not on your desktop, click Control Panel icon from the Start Menu
and click on the Performance and Maintenance icon, then click on the System icon to open the System
Property Box.
Macintosh
1. In the Apple Menu on the Menu bar, select About this Computer.
2. A window will appear with the computers 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 48 to connecting your camera
to the computer.
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE
INSTALLING THE DRIVER AND DIRECTX 9 – WINDOWS 98/98SE
NOTE: Do not connect the camera to your computer before the camera drivers and Microsoft DirectX 9
installation is completed.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer.
Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows 98 or 98SE is running.
Close any other applications or software you may be running.
Insert the CD-ROM included in your camera’s packaging into your computer’s CD-ROM Drive.
NOTE: If the installer does not start automatically within 30 seconds after the CD-ROM has
been inserted, click on "My Computer" either on the Desktop or in 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
Step 6
Select the language. Click [OK].
The installation screen will appear. Click on
Install Camera Drivers.
Step 7
Click [Next >].
Step 8
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 4360z
directory automatically.
OR
You may change the default folder by clicking
[Browse…] and selecting a different folder in your
computer.
Click [Next >].
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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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INSTALLING DIRECTX 9– WINDOWS 2000
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer.
Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows 2000 is running.
Close any other applications or software you may be running.
Insert the CD-ROM included in your camera’s packaging into your computer’s CD-ROM Drive.
NOTE: If the installer does not start automatically within 30 seconds after the CD-ROM has
been inserted, click on "My Computer" either on the Desktop or in 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
Step 6
Select the language. Click [OK].
The installation screen will appear, click on Install
Microsoft DirectX 9.0.
Step 7
The next screen will begin the DirectX setup.
Select " I accept the agreement " then click [Next >].
Step 8
Click [Next >].
Step 9
Click [Finish].
Your computer will automatically reboot.
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INSTALLING ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION – ALL WINDOWS USERS
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer.
Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows is running.
Close any other applications or software you may be running.
Insert the CD-ROM included in your camera’s packaging into your computer’s CD-ROM Drive.
NOTE: If the installer does not start automatically within 30 seconds after the CD-ROM has
been inserted, click on "My Computer" either on the Desktop or in 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
Step 6
Select the language. Click [OK].
The installation screen will appear, Click on
Install ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000.
Step 7
Click [Next >].
Step 8
Click [Yes].
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Step 9
Click [Next >].
Step 10
Step 11
Step 12
Make sure all two applications are checked and then
click [Next >].
Click [Next >].
The screen will show the status of the installation.
Step 13
Click [Finish].
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE
INSTALLING ADOBE ACROBAT READER 5- ALL WINDOWS USERS (OPTIONAL)
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer.
Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows is running.
Close any other applications or software you may be running.
Insert the CD-ROM included in your camera’s packaging into your computer’s CD-ROM Drive.
NOTE: If the installer does not start automatically within 30 seconds after the CD-ROM has
been inserted, click on "My Computer" either on the Desktop or in 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
Step 6
Select the language. Click [OK].
The installation screen will appear, Click on Install
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.
Step 7
Step 8
Status bar
Click [Next >].
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Step 9
The files will be saved into C:\Program
Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5 automatically.
OR
You may change the default folder by clicking [Browse…]
and selecting a different folder in your computer.
Click [Next >].
Step 10
Step 11
Installation progress
Select Yes, to restart the computer or No, to restart the
computer later.
Click [Finish >].
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CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER
Note for Windows 98 and 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. Connect the camera to the computer with the Mini-USB cable provided.
•
Plug the larger end of the Mini-USB cable that is included with the camera into
your PC’s USB port. (Please refer to your computer’s documentation for more
information on the location of the USB port.)
•
Plug the small end of the Mini-USB cable into the USB port located in the
Cable Connection panel on the side of the camera.
3. When the camera is connected to the computer for the first time, the camera
USB Mass Storage driver installation will begin. Please follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the installation.
DOWNLOADING PICTURES AND VIDEO CLIPS ONTO YOUR COMPUTER
Note: Windows 98/98SE users must install the camera driver first. (Page 41)
Note: Windows 2000 users must install DirectX 9 to view video clips on the computer. (Page 43)
Downloading files from the camera:
•
•
Internal memory: Do not insert the memory card.
Memory Card: Insert the memory card.
Caution: Do not attempt to open the battery/memory door to insert or remove the memory card and/or
batteries when the camera is connected to the computer.
FOR WINDOWS USERS
Downloading Pictures and Video Clips onto your computer:
1. Connect the camera to the computer.
2. Double-click on My Computer.
3. Double-click Removable Disk.
4. Double-click DCIM.
5. Double-click 100_4360.
•
The stored pictures (JPEG) and video clips (AVI) stored in the memory card will be displayed.
6. Click and drag the files into a directory in your computer to save them.
To select all files, click Edit > Select all.
•
FOR MACINTOSH USERS
1. Connect the camera to the computer.
•
After a few moments, the external hard drive will appear on the desktop.
2. Double-click the “untitled” removable drive that is on your desktop.
3. Double-click DCIM.
4. Double-click 100_4360.
•
The stored pictures (JPEG) and video clips (AVI) stored in the memory card will be displayed.
5. Drag and drop the image you want to save in the computer.
To select all files, click Edit > Select all.
•
Note: You may also transfer the stored pictures and video clips on your memory card onto your computer
by using a memory card reader. (sold separately)
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CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER
USING ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION
Windows Only
1. Connect the camera to the computer. (p.48)
2. Launch ArcSoft PhotoImpression software by
clicking on Start-Programs-ArcSoft Camera
Suite and choosing PhotoImpression from the
application list on your screen.
3. When the Application opens.
4. Click on the [Camera/ Scanner] button.(a)
5. Click on the drop-down list under Select Source
and choose Concord Camera.(b)
6. Click on the Camera/ Scanner
Icon. (c)
•
A second window will appear
showing the contents (pictures) in the
memory card, and options on how to handle
them. (d)
7. Select the picture you would like to view, edit or
save by clicking on it. The selected image will be highlighted by a border. You may also click on Select All (f)
to choose all pictures.
8. Click on Get Photos (e).
9. The pictures will then be added to your album at the bottom of the application (g). To access these, click
CLOSE on the Camera Controls windows. Double-click on the thumbnail to open.
10.You may now edit, save, print or further enhance your pictures using the buttons on the left hand side of the
screen. Please refer to ArcSoft's Software help section for a tutorial on all the features PhotoImpression
offers.
UNPLUGGING YOUR CAMERA FROM THE COMPUTER
Windows 98/98SE:
1. Double-click on My Computer.
2. Right-click on Removable Disk to display the menu.
3. Click on Eject in the menu.
4. Unplug the Mini-USB from the camera.
Windows ME/2000/XP:
1. Turn the camera off.
2. Click once on the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon on the right hand side of your task bar.
fig.1.1
(fig.1.1)
3. Select “Stop Concord Eye-Q 4360z USB Mass Storage Device”
4. Click [OK] in the “Safe to Remove Hardware” prompt.
5. Unplug the Mini-USB from the camera. (fig.1.2)
Macintosh:
1. Drag the “untitled” removable drive icon on the desktop to the Trash.
2. Unplug the Mini-USB cable from the camera.
fig.1.2
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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
SETUP
TV OPTION
NTSC
WHITE BALANCE
EV COMPENSATION
SETUP
T
SET AUTO OFF TIME
TV OPTION
N
P
+
PAL
–
LANGUAGE OPTION
RESTORE DEFAULT
LCD BRIGHTNESS
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
RETURNꢀ
SELECT
RETURNꢀ
OK SET
Changing the TV Mode setting:
1. Slide the Mode Switch to (
).
2. Press the MENU button to view the (
) Main Menu.
3. Press
4. Press
until Setup is highlighted.
to enter the Setup menu.
5. In the Setup menu press
until TV is highlighted
to enter the TV submenu.
to change the setting to NTSC or PAL and press
6. Press
7. Press
.
8. Press the MENU button to exit.
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE TELEVISION
Connecting the camera to the television:
1. Connect the TV-Out cable into the jack marked VIDEO or VIDEO IN on your
television.
2. Turn on your television.
3. Set the television to video mode according to the instructions in the owner’s
manual. (This is usually channel 3, 4 or AV).
4. Turn the camera on by pressing the (
) power button .
5. Connect the other end of the cable into the VIDEO port located in the cable
connection panel. (fig.1.1)
fig.1.1
Using the TV as a Live Viewfinder:
1. Connect the camera to the TV.
2. Turn the camera on.
3. Slide the Mode Switch to (
).
4. The TV will become a live viewfinder.
Note: You may record your TV Mode session by using your VCR. Please refer to your VCR documentation
to learn more about recording.
Reviewing pictures and video clips on your TV:
1. In TV Mode, slide the Mode Switch to (
).
2. Press to scroll through the saved pictures and video clips.
3. To customize your camera settings and to view more options, press the MENU button to display the TV
Menu on the TV screen.
•
The TV menu will display the same Delete menu and Setup menu used in the camera. Please refer to
pages 25 and 30 for further information.
Viewing video clips:
1. When an AVI file is displayed on the TV, press
to view.
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ERROR MESSAGES
ERROR MESSAGES
Internal Memory Error
Memory Full
Card Full
07 ⁄ 04 ⁄ 03 02:40PM
07 ⁄ 04 ⁄ 03 02:40PM
07 ⁄ 04 ⁄ 03 02:40PM
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. Please format all files to continue. (Page.35)
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
CAMERA
Cannot turn on the camera.
Batteries were not installed correctly.
Install batteries correctly using the direction
indicators indicators on the edge of the top
of the battery compartment.
Batteries are dead or weak.
Replace batteries.
Battery compartment door was not
closed correctly.
Close the battery compartment properly.
The camera/buttons do not
work.
The camera needs to be reset.
Press the reset button on the back of the
camera with a pointed object such as a
pen, then power the camera off then on.
The camera turns off during
usage.
The batteries are drained of power.
The Auto time off setting is too short.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
Your camera comes with an Auto Time
Off setting, so if the camera is inactive
for a certain amount of time, it powers off
to conserve battery power. Please refer
to the Time-Out section on page 33 to
set your time limit.
PICTURES/VIDEO CLIPS
Picture/Video clip has poor
image quality.
Poor Lighting.
Lens is dirty.
Increase the lighting in the surrounding
area when taking picture and video clips.
Clean the lens with a soft cloth. See
the Camera Maintenance section.
Subject too close.
Stand at least 20 in. (50cm) for the
Distant Mode away from the subject.
And at Macro Mode stand 4 in. (10cm)
away from the subject.
TAKING PICTURES
Subject is too close.
Move the subject further away from the
camera.
Flash picture taken is too light.
The flash is not needed.
Lighting condition is too bright.
Change the camera setting to Auto
Flash. See p.13.
Decrease exposure compensation. See
p.21.
The subject is too far away for the
flash to be affective.
Move the subject closer to the camera,
or move the camera closer to the
subject.
Flash Picture taken is too dark.
Flash is not on.
Turn the flash On.
The subject is in front of a bright light.
Lighting condition is too dark.
Change the subject's position.
Increase the exposure compensation.
See p.21.
There was sufficient flash for the
picture and the flash did not fire. This
happens when the camera is set to
Auto Flash.
This is normal as your cameras
electronic light sensor is programmed to
only fire the flash when needed.
Flash did not work.
Camera’s flash has been turned off.
Flash did not charge.
Turn the flash to Auto flash.
Verify that the Ready LED has stopped
blinking before taking a picture.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Picture taken is blurry.
Subject or camera was moved as the
picture was taken.
Hold camera steady until picture is
taken.
The focus was not locked before
taking the picture.
Before taking a picture, press the
shutter button half-way to lock the
focus, and press the shutter button fully
to capture the picture. (p.12)
There is something wrong with
the color of your photographs.
White balance is not set properly.
Memory is full.
Reset the white balance feature to Auto,
or for the specific lighting in the
surrounding area.
Cannot take a picture or a
video clip.
Delete all pictures and continue
shooting.
Download the stored files to your PC
and delete the files from the camera
internal memory or memory card.
Insert a memory card with sufficient
memory available.
Camera is not set in picture/video clip
taking mode.
Set the camera to the proper mode for
recording video clips, or taking
photographs.
Power is off.
Turn the power on.
Turn the power on.
Camera is in Auto Power off mode.
Cannot take a picture or a
video clip when using an SD
memory card.
The SD card is locked or write
protected.
Remove the SD card from the card slot
and slide the lock switch to off.
Picture is blurred when looking
through the viewfinder.
Viewfinder is dirty.
Clean the viewfinder with a soft cloth or
cotton swab. See the Camera
maintenance section.
Part of the picture/ video clip is
missing.
Something was blocking the lens
when taking the picture.
Keep hands, fingers, etc. away from the
lens when taking a picture.
The picture was not centered correctly
in the viewfinder.
Leave space around the subject when
centering the picture in the viewfinder.
Camera is not responding
during picture capture.
The battery level is low and the
camera does not have sufficient
power to complete picture capture.
Replace batteries.
The shutter button does not
work.
The camera is not turned on.
Turn the camera on.
The camera is processing a picture;
the ready LED light is still blinking.
Wait until the light stops blinking before
attempting to take another picture.
LCD
Protective plastic film still in place on
the camera.
Make sure the protective plastic film
covering the LCD during shipment, has
been removed.
The LCD display is dark.
The LCD brightness level is set too
low.
Increase the brightness level on your
LCD to meet your personal needs. See
p.34 for setting the brightness.
Protective plastic film still in place on
the camera.
Make sure the protective plastic film
covering the LCD during shipment, has
been removed.
The LCD screen looks milky
and/or scratched.
LCD is turned off.
Turn the LCD on by pressing (
Replace the batteries.
).
The LCD is not displaying
anything.
The battery level is low.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
VIEWING VIDEO CLIPS ON THE COMPUTER (WINDOWS 98/98SE/2000)
Cannot playback stored video
clips on the computer.
Video playback files are missing.
Install Microsoft DirectX 9. (p.41)
INSTALLING SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS
Camera is not responding
during picture download to the
PC.
The operating system may not be
allocating adequate resources to
download the pictures.
Reset the camera by pressing the reset
button with a pointed object such as a
pen. Reboot the computer.
The Mini-USB cable is not plugged
into the camera.
Check that the Mini-USB cable is
plugged into the camera.
The Mini-USB cable is not plugged
into the computer.
Check that the USB cable is plugged
into the computer.
The computer is not powered on.
Turn your computer on.
Cannot transfer pictures to the
computer. The New Hardware
Wizard cannot locate drivers.
(Windows 98/98SE)
The Software is not installed on the
computer.
Disconnect the Mini-USB cable from the
camera and the computer. Install the
camera software and drivers. (p.41)
Software is not fully or correctly
installed on the computer.
Disconnect the Mini-USB cable from the
camera and the computer. Uninstall the
software: Start-Settings-Control Panel-
Add/ Remove Programs. Re-install the
camera drivers. (See p.41)
SD CARDS
The card may not be SD certified.
The card may be corrupted.
Purchase a certified SD card.
The camera does not
recognize your SD Card.
Reformat the card.
Caution: Formatting erases all pictures
on the card. p.35
No card is inserted in the camera.
Insert a card into the card slot.
See p.9
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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 52.
Website Customer Support/FAQ
Questions (FAQ) by clicking the appropriate camera model picture in the “Camera Support “ Section. Most
support issues are answered in the FAQ section. You can also E-mail us by clicking the E-mail address link to
the customer support center in the “Camera Support” Section.
Customer Support
Before You E-mail or Call us
If you have questions concerning the operation of the camera or software installation, you can speak to or e-
mail a customer service representative. Please have the following information available:
Camera Information:
Name of camera model
Camera Serial Number
Camera Info in camera (page 31):
FW Version
Computer Information:
Operating System
Processor Speed (MHz)
Computer Make and Model
Amount of memory
FW Part Number
Date
Exact Error message received
CD-ROM Part Number
Comment
For Camera Support please contact:
Toll Free in the US and Canada:
• (866) 522-6372
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Toll Free in Europe:
• UK:
• Spain:
0800-1696482
900-973195
• Germany: 0800-1800563
Sunday: 12pm – 4pm
• Italy:
800-781883
For Camera Support via E-mail, please
• France:
0800-917599
Toll:
• +31-53-4829779
Monday – Friday 09:00 – 18:00
Saturday & Sunday: closed
(Central European Time)
For ArcSoft Technical Support on Photo Editing Software, please contact:
In the USA and Canada:
ArcSoft, Inc.
In Europe:
Arcsoft, Inc.
46601 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538
Monday – Friday
8:30AM - 5:30PM (PST)
Tel: (510) 440-9901
Fax: (510) 440-1270
E-mail: [email protected]
Unit, Shannon Industrial
Estate
Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland
Tel: +353 (0) 61 702087
Fax: +353 (0) 61 702001
E-mail: [email protected]
Note: Working hours are subject to change without prior notice.
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CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
Lens
7.23 - 21.7mm (equivalent to 35-105mm in 35mm format)
f/2.8 - f/4.7, 6 groups 6 elements all glass
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Focus Range
3X in 11 steps
6X
Auto Focus from 50cm to infinity (20 in. to infinity),
macro from 10 cm to 50 cm (4 in. to 20 in.)
Image Sensor
1/1.8" 4MP CCD
2272 x 1704 pixels and 30 bit color depth output (aspect ratio is 4:3)
2272 x 1704, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
ISO100 - 400 Silver Halide Film
Image Size
Sensitivity
Exposure
Auto exposure, Auto white balance
Preset exposure for Fireworks, Night Landscape, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow Scenes,
Sunset, Night portrait, Off, Preset white balance for Sunny, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Internal Storage
Storage Capacity
16MB Internal Non-Volatile Memory
Image Size
Image Quality
(2272 x 1704) (2048 x 1536) (1600 x 1200) (1280 x 960)
VGA
Fine (4.5:1)
20
51
75
23
63
88
34
89
50
137
Normal (11:1)
Economy (17:1)
127
177
307
429
128
Output file format
Shutter
JPEG compression with EXIF 2.2
Electronic Shutter and Mechanical shutter
Electronic, 4s - 1/2500s
Aperture
2 steps: f/2.8 and f/5.6 at wide zoom setting
Real image zoom finder with 70-90% coverage
Optical Viewfinder
VF and Image Review
User Interface
1.5" TFT display with LED backlight, live viewfinder with 30 fps
All information and menus are displayed on TFT LCD display,
Review Image, shows frame counter, flash status, self timer, focus mode, image
quality, image size, battery status and memory card.
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CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
Multi Language
Support
User selectable UI on TFT OSD menu. The languages included are Spanish,
Italian, German, English, French, Dutch and Simplified Chinese.
Mode Selection
Self-Timer
Slide Switch for Camera, Review, Movie
10s delay with blinking red LED (7s slow blinking and 3s fast blinking)
Auto flash with 5 modes: Off, Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Night Mode and Fill-in
2x AA rechargeable batteries, can use alkaline, lithium and rechargeable NiMH type
Flash Unit
Power Source
Time Out
Timeout for LCD and programmable auto power off for camera to conserve battery
power
Connectivity
Mini USB and TV Out
Removable Memory
Video Clips
Secure Digital (SD) Card
AVI format, at QVGA (320x240) resolution with 30 fps ( clip length limited by
available memory)
System Connectivity
Mass Storage Driver for Window 98, 98SE,2000,ME, XP
Mass Storage Driver for Mac OS 9.x or above
PC Software
ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000
(Windows Only)
Tripod Socket
Dimensions
Weight
Standard 1/4" size
100 x 61 x 31.5 mm without protrusions
150g without batteries and memory card
Accessories
CD-ROM including Multilingual User's Manual PDF format
Mini-USB Cable
TV Cable
Wrist Strap
2 x AA Rechargeable NiMH Batteries and Charger
Pouch
Multilingual User's Manual
Multilingual Quick Start Guide
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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. Gently wipe the lens, viewfinder and/or LCD with a micro-fiber cloth.
3. To remove dirt or residue, moisten the cloth with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens, viewfinder
and/or LCD.
CAUTION: Do not apply the fluid directly onto the lens, viewfinder or LCD.
SAFETY TIPS
Precautions for the camera:
•
Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may cause a fire or electric shock or severe damage
to the camera.
•
•
•
Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals.
When taking photographs, never point the lens of the camera directly into very strong light.
Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases as this could increase the
risk of explosion.
•
For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent
accidents.
•
•
Do not swallow batteries or small camera accessories.
Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Do not use outdoors when it is
raining or snowing.
•
•
Should any form of liquid enter the camera, do not use it. Switch the camera off, and then remove the
batteries. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points e.g. card
slot and battery chamber. This may cause a fire or electric shock.
•
•
Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk of electric shock.
Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the camera may malfunction and require the user to
reset the camera.
•
Under the environment with electrical fast transients (EFT), the camera may lose function and require user
to reset the camera.
•
•
Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits.
Please avoid using the camera in high or low temperature. Operation temperature range 32ºF - 104ºF (0ºC -
40ºC).
•
•
It is normal that the temperature of the camera body rises after being in use for a long period.
Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures such as in a sealed vehicle,
direct sunlight or other places with extreme variances in temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures
may adversely affect the camera's internal components and could cause a fire.
Always use the camera and its accessories in a well-ventilated area.
•
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SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
Precautions for batteries:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Use 2x AA batteries only.
Dispose of the batteries in a manner that complies with applicable laws.
Leakage, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury.
Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of batteries in fire.
Do not use old batteries with new ones, or mix brands of batteries.
Ensure the batteries are positioned correctly with regard to polarity (+/-).
Allowing dust to accumulate in the camera over a long period is hazardous and in extreme circumstances
may cause a fire. It is best to clean your camera prior to seasonal periods of high humidity.
Batteries may lose power if kept inside the camera for a long time without using. Please remove the
batteries while the camera is not in use.
•
•
Do not use manganese batteries as they cannot supply sufficient power to support the camera's operations.
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 is not responsible in any
way for such data loss.
•
•
•
•
•
•
Do not touch the terminals with hands or metal objects.
Keep dust, water and foreign objects away from the terminal section.
Avoid heat, liquid and direct sunlight when using and for storage.
Do not open the battery/card cover or remove the SD Memory Card while data is being read or written.
Do not dismantle or modify.
The recorded data may be lost if the card is affected by strong static electricity or electrical shock, or during
card repair or malfunction.
•
•
When using SD Memory Cards do not change the attributes (read-only, etc.) of the files (pictures (JPEG) or
video clips (AVI) on the card. Doing so may prevent the camera from working properly when deleting, etc.
Do not change the file names or the directory name of the pictures or video clips using a computer or save
files other than pictures or video clips taken by this camera onto the SD memory card. Pictures or video
clips that have been edited or added to the SD memory card with the computer may not play back and it
may cause the camera to malfunction.
•
The SD Memory Card includes a write-protect switch. Sliding this switch downward prevents data from
being written to the card and pictures and video clips saved on the card are protected.
Please note that pictures and video clips cannot be taken or deleted when the write-protect switch is on.
When using a large-capacity card, writing, reading and deletion may take some time.
Do not store the card in places with high humidity, dusty places or where static electricity or electromagnetic
fields are likely to occur.
•
•
•
•
Images stored in the memory card may be ruined or damaged if you turn off the camera while it is in
process of reading, writing or formatting etc.
•
•
SD cards are delicate electronic devices. Please do not bend or drop them
Please do not place the SD card in or near to an environment of strong electronic or magnetic fields such as
loud speakers or TV receivers.
•
•
•
•
Please keep the SD card in its bag or case when not in use.
It's normal that the SD card is warm after use.
Please make sure you switch off the camera before you remove the SD card.
Do not open the battery/memory card door or remove the SD Memory Card while the camera is reading,
writing or formatting the card.
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
REGULATORY 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.
- 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. Mac and Macintosh are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All
other brands and product names are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
Ver.1.0
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