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En 3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:11 AM Page 1 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.
040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:11 AM Page 2 CAMERA OVERVIEW En CAMERA OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Top/Front 1 5 2 1. Power Button 2. Shutter Button 3 6 7 4 8 7. Red-eye Reduction LED/Self-Timer LED 3. Flash 8. Mini-USB Port 4. Lens 9. Video/TV-Out Port 5. Viewfinder 10. Macro Mode Switch 6. Flash Sensor 9 10 Bottom/Back 11. Flash Ready LED 12. Viewfinder 13. Auto-Focus LED 14. LCD 15. Tripod Socket 16. Battery/Memory Card Door 17. Mode Switch 18.
En 3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:11 AM Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS CAMERA OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................2 Top / Front ......................................................................................................................................................2 Bottom / Back ....................................................................................................
2003:11:15 10:11 AM Page 4 En 3040 UG(513438-01).qxd CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ........................................................................................................24 Setup Menu and Features ............................................................................................................................26 Setting the Auto Off Time ..............................................................................................................................
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:11 AM Page 5 GETTING STARTED En GETTING STARTED STARTED Package Contents • Concord Eye-Q 3040 AF • Mini-USB Cable • TV Out Cable • User’s Guide/Quick Start Guide/Warranty Card • Camera Case • Wrist Strap • 2x AA Alkaline Batteries • CD-ROM (for Windows users only) – USB Mass Storage Driver – ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000 – Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 – Microsoft DirectX 9 – Multilingual User’s Guide A A Camera Features • 3.1 Megapixels, 2048 x 1536 Resolution • 1.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:11 AM Page 6 A A AWB AWB ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ GETTING STARTED En TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF The Power Button is located on the top of the camera. (fig.1.1) 1. Press the ( ) Power Button to power the camera on. • The LCD will turn on automatically. 2. To turn the camera off, press the ( ) Power Button. fig.1.1 Note: To extend battery life, the LCD will be off after 1 minute of inactivity, press ( ) button to reactivate the LCD.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd A 2003:11:15 10:11 AM Page 7 A AWB AWB ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ GETTING STARTED En SETTING THE LANGUAGE When the camera is powered on for the first time, the Language menu will appear. LANGUAGE OPTION English Français Español Deutsch Italiano RETURN Setting the Language 1. Turn the camera on. • The Language Setup screen will appear on the LCD. 2. Press to highlight the language you would like to use. 3. Press the OK button to select. 4.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:11 AM Page 8 Internal Memory The camera is equipped with 7MB of internal memory, which can be used right away. Status Memory in Use Memory card is not inserted. Internal Memory Memory card is inserted. Memory Card NOTE!: When the memory card is inserted, the images and video clips stored in the internal memory will be transferred automatically onto the memory card. Please insert a memory card with 7MB or greater of available memory.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:11 AM Page 9 A En GETTING STARTED AWB ⁄ ⁄ 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. F ok Camera Mode Use the camera mode setting to take pictures or to customize your camera settings for picture taking.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:11 AM Page 10 TAKING A PICTURE SINGLE SHOT A ⁄ En AWB ⁄ Taking a Picture with the Viewfinder at Distant Mode AF AF ok ok 4M 4M 28/45 28/45 A A AWB N AWB fig.1.1 ⁄ N ⁄ ⁄ fig.1.2 ⁄ Taking a picture with the viewfinder: 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Set the camera to ( ) Camera Mode and make sure the Macro Mode Switch is set to the ( ) Distant Mode located on the front of the camera.
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3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:12 AM Page 12 ⁄ A AWB ⁄ ⁄ En TAKING A PICTURE 3. Recompose your picture. (fig.1.7) • Keep the shutter pressed half-way while recomposing the picture. 4. Press the shutter button fully to capture the picture. (fig.1.8) ⁄ AF ok 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. 2. There is no color contrast.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd A 2003:11:15 10:12 AM A 003/016 Page 13 003/016 003/016 En TAKING A PICTURE TAKING A PICTURE WITH DIGITAL ZOOM AWB AWB AWB The camera can use up to 4x digital zoom to give your pictures up to 4x magnification. A 3M AWB Normal Mode A 003/016 AWB 3M A 003/016 003/016 AWB AWB A 3 A 003/016 M A AWB 003/016 AWB 003/016 003/016 AWB 4x Zoom 2x Zoom 003/016 003/016 A A How to use digital zoom: 1. Press toward ( ) to zoom into the subject. 2.
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3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 5:33 PM Page 15 En 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. 003/016 003/016 A 4. Press until the desired option is highlighted. A 5. Press to enter the submenu. 6. Press in the submenu to toggle between the options. 7.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd A 003/016 2003:11:15 10:12 AM Page 16 003/016 003/016 TAKING A PICTURE AWB En AWB MACRO MODE - CLOSE-UP SHOOTING This mode enables the camera to capture pictures in close distances. A 003/016 3M 003/016 003/016 9. 0 m AWB m f/2 AWB .8 ⁄ Setting Macro Mode: 1. The Macro Mode Switch is located in the front of the camera. Slide the Macro Mode Switch to ( the Macro mode. • The Macro icon ( ) will be displayed on the LCD.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd A 2003:11:15 A 003/016 10:12 AM A A 003/016 003/016 Page 17 A A 003/016 003/016 003/016 003/016 En TAKING A PICTURE IMAGE QUALITY AWB AWB AWB AWB AWB AWB AWB The Image Quality setting determines the amount of compression used to reduce the size of the stored image file in order to economize the space in memory card.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd A 2003:11:15 10:12 AM A 003/016 Page 18 003/016 003/016 AWB En TAKING A PICTURE EV COMPENSATION AWB AWB 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.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:13 AM Page 19 A TAKING VIDEO CLIPS 003/016 A En AWB ⁄ TAKING VIDEO CLIPS ⁄ AWB A The camera can capture video clips without sound. AWB 001/003 28 SEC 001/003 AF ok Press Shutter to Record F ok A AWB To 1. 2. 3. 4. record a video clip: Slide the Mode Switch to ( ) Video Clip Mode. Position the subject in the LCD. Press the Shutter Button fully to capture a continuous video clip. To stop recording, press the shutter button again.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:13 AM Page 20 REVIEWING YOUR FILES REVIEWING VIDEO CLIPS A 001/003 AWB 28 SEC En How to review a video clip: 1. In ( ) Review Mode, press and to scroll through the stored A pictures and video clips. • Only the first image of the video clip is shown. 2. When a video clip (AVI) is displayed on the LCD, press the OK button to play.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:13 AM Page 21 En REVIEWING YOUR FILES USING THE DELETE MENU MENU DELETE OK DELETE FILE DELETE ONE DELETE ALL Are You Sure? No Yes REVIEW DELETE FILE THUMBNAIL SETUP RETURN SELECT OK SELECT DELETE ALL RETURN SELECT YES NO 0012/0012 RETURN OK SET Are You Sure? No Yes OK SELECT Using the Delete Menu in Review mode: 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Set the Mode Switch to ( ). 3. Press the MENU button to display the main menu. 4.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:13 AM A AWB Page 22 A 003/016 003/016 AWB A AWB A 003/016 003/016 REVIEWING YOUR FILES AWB 003/016 En DELETING YOUR FILES A Delete One AWB ! Once a file is deleted, it cannot be recovered. REVIEW 001/003 28 SEC JPEG DELETE FILE 001/003 DELETE ONE DELETE ALL DELETE FILE THUMBNAIL SETUP RETURN RETURN SELECT 003/016 1. When Delete File is highlighted, press to enter the Delete File submenu. A 2.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:13 AM A Page 23 003/016 ⁄ En REVIEWING YOUR FILES AWB USING THUMBNAIL MODE REVIEW 001/003 28 SEC JPEG 001/003 DELETE FILE THUMBNAIL SETUP RETURN A AWB A AWB AWB SELECT 0012/0012 How to view your files: 003/016 003/016 003/016 003/016 A A 1. When the thumbnail menu is highlighted in the ( ) Review Mode, press button to have nine thumbnail images or video clips appear at once on the LCD display. 2. Press to highlight a picture or video clip.
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3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:13 AM Page 25 En CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS DEFAULT YES NO RETURN OK SET LCD BRIGHTNESS SETUP CAMERA MODE + – EV COMPENSATION SETUP SET AUTO OFF TIME TV OPTION LANGUAGE OPTION RESTORE DEFAULT LCD BRIGHTNESS RETURN SELECT 0.0 EV – + OK SET FORMAT RETURN SELECT SETUP Yes No FORMAT SOUND CAMERA INFO RETURN RETURN OK SET SELECT SOUND ON OFF RETURN OK SET CAMERA INFO FW REV: FW P/N DATE: COMMENT: RETURN 25 1.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 5:33 PM Page 26 Setup Menu and Features Setup Setting Set Auto Off Time Options 2min. 3min. Description This feature enables the camera to automatically turn off when it is idle. TV Option NTSC, PAL Sets the mode the camera needs to adapt to your TV. (Page 43) Language Option English, Français, Español, Deutsch, Italiano, Nederlands, , Sets the language in your camera. (Page.27) Restore Default Yes/No Sets all camera settings to the factory default.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 27 En CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS SETTING THE AUTO OFF TIME CAMERA MODE + – EV COMPENSATIION SETUP RETURN SELECT SET AUTO OFF TIME SETUP SET AUTO OFF TIME TV OPTION LANGUAGE OPTION RESTORE DEFAULT LCD BRIGHTNESS RETURN SELECT 2 MIN 3 MIN RETURN OK SET Notes: • The default setting is 1 minute for LCD off (cannot be changed) and 2 minutes for camera off to conserve battery power.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 28 CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS 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. ! CAMERA MODE + – 1. 2. 3. 4.
40 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 29 En RESTORE THE CAMERA TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS RESTORE ORY Y DEFAUL T SETTINGS RESTORE THE CAMERA T O FACT FACTOR DEFAULT To restore the default settings in your camera: 1. Press when Restore Default is highlighted in the camera. 2. Press to select No or Yes. • 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.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 30 The software that comes with the Concord Eye-Q 3040AF includes driver, reader, and photo editor programs. These programs transfer the pictures or video clips from your camera to your computer, and enable you to view them on your computer screen. The following are the computer system requirements for these programs to be installed.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 31 En SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE USING THE INSTALLER SPLASH SCREEN The installer will automatically detect which software applications need to be installed or if they are not necessary. This will be indicated by the buttons on the splash screen that appears when the CD-ROM is inserted into the computer: Color Description Yellow ( Gray ( ) ) Required or highly recommended to install.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 32 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 98SE p.34 Installing the USB Mass Storage Drivers and DirectX 9 p.34 Windows 2000 Professional p.36 Windows Me/XP p.33 Mac OS 9.x/10.x p.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 33 En 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.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 34 NOTE: Do not connect the camera to your computer before the camera drivers and Microsoft DirectX 9 installation is completed. Step 1 Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer. Step 2 Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows 98SE is running. Step 3 Close any other applications or software you may be running. Step 4 Insert the CD-ROM included in your camera’s packaging into your computer’s CD-ROM Drive.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM En SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE Step 9 Click [Install]. Step 10 Install progress bar Step 11 The next screen will begin the DirectX setup. Select "I accept the agreement " then Click [Next >]. Step 12 Click [Next >]. Step 13 Click [Finish]. Your computer will automatically reboot.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 36 Step 1 Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer. Step 2 Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows 2000 is running. Step 3 Close any other applications or software you may be running. Step 4 Insert the CD-ROM included in your camera’s packaging into your computer’s CD-ROM Drive.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 37 En SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLING ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION – ALL WINDOWS USERS Step 1 Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer. Step 2 Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows is running. Step 3 Close any other applications or software you may be running. Step 4 Insert the CD-ROM included in your camera’s packaging into your computer’s CD-ROM Drive.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 38 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE Click [Next >]. Step 10 Make sure all two applications are checked and then click [Next >]. Step 11 Click [Next >]. Step 12 The screen will show the status of the installation. Step 13 Click [Finish].
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 39 En SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLING ADOBE ACROBAT READER 5 - ALL WINDOWS USERS (OPTIONAL) Step 1 Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer. Step 2 Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows is running. Step 3 Close any other applications or software you may be running. Step 4 Insert the CD-ROM included in your camera’s packaging into your computer’s CD-ROM Drive.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 40 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 Installation progress Step 11 Select Yes, to restart the computer or No, to restart the computer later. Click [Finish >].
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 41 En CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER CONNECTING THE CAMERA T O THE COMPUTER Note for Windows 98SE users: Do not connect the camera to your computer before the camera drivers and Microsoft DirectX 9 installation is completed. 1. Power the camera on. 2. 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.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 42 Windows Only 1. Connect the camera to the computer. (p.41) 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.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 43 En 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.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 44 ERROR MESSAGES Memory Error En ERROR MESSAGES Memory Full Card Full 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.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 45 En TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION 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.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 46 TROUBLESHOOTING 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.11) There is something wrong with the color of your photographs.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 47 En TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION VIEWING VIDEO CLIPS ON THE COMPUTER (WINDOWS 98SE/2000) Cannot playback stored video clips on the computer. Video playback files are missing. Install Microsoft DirectX 9. (p.36) INSTALLING SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS Camera is not responding during picture download to the PC. Cannot transfer pictures to the computer. The New Hardware Wizard cannot locate drivers.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 48 You can get help from our troubleshooting section, FAQ on our website or by contacting a customer support representative. Troubleshooting Section If you need help with your camera, refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual on page 45. Website Customer Support/FAQ Please visit our customer support website at www.concord-camera.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 49 En CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Sensor Image Resolution 3.1 Megapixels (2048 x 1536 resolution), CMOS sensor 2048 x 1536 3.1 Megapixels 1600 x 1200 2 Megapixels 1024 x 768 1 Megapixels 512 x 384 Email Size Lens 9.0mm f/2.8 - f5.6 glass lens, 5 elements in 5 groups (equivalent to 48mm lens on 35mm format) Zoom 4x Digital Zoom Focusing Range Auto focus from 4.13 ft (1.25m) to infinity, macro from approx. 7.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 50 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS 120 photos Flash Distance 1m (3.28 ft) to 3m (9.84 ft) Power Source 2x AA Batteries Connectivity Mini-USB connection direct to PC or Mac SD connection to SD card reader (card reader not included). Video connection direct to TV (NTSC/PAL) System Compatibility Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP and Mac OS 9 and higher Video Clips QVGA resolution, 15fps, AVI (Motion JPEG) format Dimensions 103.5 x 63.5 x 31.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 51 En 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.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 52 Precautions for SD Memory Cards: • In the event of malfunction or damage, it is possible that data may be lost. Concord Camera is not responsible in any way for such data loss. • 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.
3040 UG(513438-01).qxd 2003:11:15 10:31 AM Page 53 En REGULATORY INFORMATION REGULAT REGULAT ORY ORY INFORMATION 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.
