4363z User’s Guide DZ3343 UG(514338-00)-E 111 LANGUAGES CONCORD Eye-Q ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL 5/15/04, 9:52:05 AM
En 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.
CAMERA OVERVIEW En CAMERA OVERVIEW Top/Front 1 5 2 6 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 3 8 9 Power Button Shutter Button Flash Lens/ Lens Door Viewfinder Flash Sensor Microphone 8. Red-eye Reduction LED/ Self-Timer LED/ AF Assist Light 9. Port Cover 10. Mini-USB port 11. TV-Out port 10 11 4 Bottom/Back 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.
En TABLE OF CONTENTS CAMERA OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................... 2 Top/Front......................................................................................................................................................... 2 Bottom/Back ...................................................................................................................................................
En Enlarging Stored Picture .............................................................................................................................. 29 Using Thumbnail View.................................................................................................................................. 30 Using the Delete Button ............................................................................................................................... 30 Using the main menu in Review Mode ..........
⁄ ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ A A GETTING STARTED AWB AWB ⁄ En ⁄ A GETTING STARTED ⁄ ⁄ AWB ATTACHING THE WRIST STRAP Please attach the wrist strap to prevent dropping the camera. 1 2 3 A AWB LOADING THE BATTERIES A A AWB AWB ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ A fig.1.1 fig.1.2 fig.1.3 AWB The camera can use 2x AA alkaline, lithium or rechargeable batteries to operate. Rechargeable Batteries (NiMh) are highly recommended. 1. Slide the Battery/Memory Card door in the direction of the arrow, and lift it open. (fig.1.1) 2.
2 GETTING STARTED 3 En SETTING THE LANGUAGE, DATE AND TIME When the camera is powered on for the first time, the Language, Date and Time menus will appear. DATE/TIME SETUP 01 - 01 - 2004 01 : 01 AM MM - DD - YYYY 12 - HOUR RETURN fig. 1.1 OK SET fig. 1.2 1. Press or to highlight the language you would like to use. (fig. 1.1) 2. Press the OK button to select. The next screen shows date/time setup page. (fig. 1.2) 3.
AWB AWB AWB AWB ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ En GETTING STARTED CHECKING THE BATTERY LEVEL A The battery level indicator represents the level of power of the batteries. The meaning of each icon is as follows: AWB Battery power is not full, but sufficient for usage. Batteries are fully charged. Battery power is low, need to be replaced or recharged (rechargeable batteries only) soon. Battery power is running low. A Batteries are empty and need to be replaced.
GETTING STARTED En 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 Memory card is not inserted. Internal Memory Memory card is inserted. Memory Card NOTE!: The files stored in the internal memory will remain in the internal memory until the Transferring Files feature is selected. Please refer to the Transferring Files section on page 36. Inserting the Memory Card fig.1.1 fig.1.2 fig.
A A AWB AWB ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ GETTING STARTED / TAKING A PICTURE En SETTING THE CAMERA’S OPERATIONAL MODE The camera has 3 operational modes: Camera Mode, Review Mode and Video Clip Mode. A To change the camera operational mode, slide the mode switch horizontally to the corresponding position. A A AWB AWB AWB ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ A A AWB AWB A AWB Camera Mode Use the camera mode to take pictures or to customize your camera settings for picture taking.
A A A A AWB AWB AWB AWB AWB ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ TAKING A PICTURE En About Flash Ready LED A AWB Steady The camera is capturing a video clip. Blinking The flash is recharging, or LCD is auto powered off. A Note: Do not power the camera off or change camera mode while the camera is capturing or storing a picture or video clip. Otherwise, the picture or video clip may be corrupted. A AWB AWB TAKING PICTURES WITH THE LCD A 3M 28/45 AWB AWB AWB 4M A fig. 1.1 A A A AWB A 28/45 fig. 1.
A A A AWB AWB TAKING A PICTURE AWB ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ En USING AUTO-FOCUS LOCK This feature can be used to freeze the focus when the subject is not located in the center of the picture. About Auto-Focus LED When the shutter button is pressed half-way, the auto-focus feature will be activated and the Auto Focus (green) LED will display the status of the auto focus lock. A A AWB AWB ⁄ ⁄ Steady The subject is in focus. A Blinking The camera is setting the focus.
A A AWB AWB TAKING A PICTURE A A A 3M 28/45 A A A A 3M 28/45 A AWB AWB AWB AWB AWB fig. 1.1 2 30 AWB fig. 1.2 AWB AWB fig. 1.3 How to set the flash: Press / repeatedly until the desired indicator appears on the LCD. 2 5 10 AWB 5 Flash Mode Description A Auto Flash (Default) The camera judges if a flash is required. If the environment is too dark, the flash will fire.
AWB AWB A A 28 SEC 28 SEC TAKING A PICTURE A AWB AWB AWB En USING THE OPTICAL ZOOM The camera provides up to 3x optical zoom to take pictures. 3M A A X1 X1 AWB AWB 28/45 A X2 X2 AWB 3M 28/45 AWB 2 3 fig. 1.1 fig. 1.2 AWB AWB 3 fig. 1.3 1. Press T (Tele) to zoom in your subject. A A A The optical zoom status is shown on the LCD by the zoom bar in white color ( 2. Press W (Wide) to zoom out. USING THE DIGITAL ZOOM 2 A AWB AWB A A ).
En TAKING A PICTURE 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 2 ft (0.6m) away from the subject in normal mode. 3. The image quality may degrade slightly with Digital Zoom. A 4. Digital Zoom can only be monitored with the LCD and not through the optical viewfinder.
A AWB TAKING A PICTURE En TAKING PICTURES WITH SELF-TIMER A A A A 3M 28/45 A AWB AWB AWB AWB AWB AWB 1. In ( ) Camera Mode, press button, the self-timer icon ( ) appears on the LCD. 2. Place the camera on a flat surface or tripod. 3. Use the LCD to compose the picture, and then press the Shutter button to activate the Self-Timer. The Self -timer LED will blink slowly for 7 seconds, faster for the remaining 3 seconds and then the image will be captured.
TAKING A PICTURE En USING THE MAIN MENU IN CAMERA MODE CAPTURE MODE + FINE NORMAL ECONOMY CAMERA MODE CAPTURE MODE Q QUALITY SETUP IMAGE SIZE SCENE SELECTION WHITE BALANCE RETURN SELECT CAMERA MODE + — AF PICTURE EFFECT EV COMPENSATION ISO METERING AUTO FOCUS RETURN SELECT CAMERA MODE SETUP 4M 3M 2M 1M V 2272 x 1704 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 RETURN OK SET SCENE SELECTION WHITE BALANCE AWB AUTO SUNNY FLUORESCENT TUNGSTEN RETURN OK SET PICTURE EFFECT OFF B&W SOLARIZE SEPIA
TAKING A PICTURE En USING THE MAIN MENU IN CAMERA MODE Follow the steps below to set the advanced shooting options in the camera through the Main Menu. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn the camera on. Set the mode switch to ( ) Camera mode. Press the MENU button to display the main menu. Press or until the desired option is highlighted. Press to enter the submenu. Press or in the submenu to toggle between the options. Press the OK button to make a selection. • All selections will be marked by a red check mark.
TAKING A PICTURE SETTING IMAGE QUALITY AWBAWB En Note: Hold your camera steady to prevent blurriness. It is recommended to either place your camera on a steady surface or use a tripod. A A A A A AWB AWBAWB The Image Quality setting determines the amount of compression used to reduce the size of the stored image file in order to economize space in the memory.
TAKING A PICTURE En Images Stored on 32MB memory (approx.): Resolution Quality 4MP 3MP 2MP 1.3MP VGA (2272 x 1704) (2048 x 1536) (1600 x 1200) (1280 x 960) (640 x 480) Fine 27 31 45 63 188 Normal 64 74 105 144 378 Economy 93 102 145 202 478 Images Stored on 64MB memory (approx.): Resolution Quality 4MP 3MP 2MP 1.
AWBAWB AWBAWB A TAKING A PICTURE En AWB SELECTING SCENE MODES The preset scene modes are helpful to quickly optimize the various settings to get the best capture of specific scenes. A 3M AWB 28/45 A CAMERA MODE Preset Scene SCENE SELECTION A CAPTURE MODE Q QUALITY SETUP IMAGE SIZE SCENE SELECTION AWB WHITE BALANCE RETURN SELECT OFF PARTY / INDOOR SNOW BEACH SUNSET OK SET RETURN AWB A AWB Description Off (default) No Scene Selection.
AWBAWB AWBAWB AWBAWB A TAKING A PICTURE En SETTING WHITE BALANCE AWB 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.
A TAKING A PICTURE SETTING EXPOSURE COMPENSATION En AWB The camera uses Auto Exposure to give you well exposed pictures under most conditions. If the main subject turned out too light or too dark, you can use the Exposure Compensation feature to improve the result.
AWB AWB AWB AWB TAKING A PICTURE En SETTING THE ISO SENSITIVITY Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce camera shake or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. ISO Setting Auto (default) Description Equivalent to setting of 100 under normal conditions. When lighting is poor, camera raises sensitivity automatically to compensate. 100 100 is best when you want to shoot clear, sharp images in daylight. 200 200 is ideal when shooting in cloudy situations.
TAKING A PICTURE You can choose which part of the image to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure. A Metering Mode A A En SETTING LIGHT METERING MODE A Description Spot Meters the light in the center area of the image. Use this mode when the subject is backlit or surrounded by strong light. Matrix(default) AWB this mode when the lighting condition AWBAWB the light in different zones. AWBUse Metering is complex.
1 SEC 28 SEC A TAKING VIDEO CLIPS A A AWB En TAKING VIDEO CLIPS AWB AWB The camera can capture video clips with sound. 28 SEC Shutter to RecordA AWB A To record a video clip: 1. Slide the Mode Switch to ( ) Video Clip Mode. X2 • The time limit is showing on the upperX1right 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 and the AF frame turns green. 4.
TAKING VIDEO CLIPS En TAKING VIDEO CLIP WITH SELF-TIMER A 1 SEC 28 SEC A AWB Shutter to Record AWB 28 SEC 1. In the ( ) Video Clip Mode, press button, and the self-timer icon ( ) will appear on the LCD. 2. Place the camera on a flat surface or tripod. 3. Use the LCD to compose the picture, and then press the Shutter button to activate the Self-Timer. The Self -timer LED will blink slowly for 7 seconds, faster for the remaining 3 seconds and then starts recording the video clip. 4.
TAKING VIDEO CLIPS En Note: • Please • Please • Please • Please go to P.21 to get to know the differences between the various White Balance settings. refer to P.21 to see the different picture effects. go to P.22 for information about Exposure Compensation. refer to P.24 for the metering difference. SETTING VIDEO CLIP RESOLUTION Note: 160x120 resolution is ideal for email.
REVIEWING YOUR FILES En REVIEWING YOUR FILES REVIEWING THE PICTURES/VIDEO CLIPS In ( ) review mode, you can review your stored pictures and video clips through the LCD. 1 SEC 1 SEC 28 SEC 28 SEC A Amemory card will be Note: When a memory card is inserted in the camera, only the pictures stored in the displayed in the review mode. To view the pictures in the internal memory, please transfer files from internal memory to the SD card (p.36).
AWB AWB AWB 28 SEC 28 SEC 28 SEC REVIEWING YOUR FILES En ENLARGING THE PICTURES X1 In ( ) Review Mode, you can enlarge your pictures 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.
1 SEC 28 SEC A REVIEWING YOUR FILES REVIEWING YOUR FILES IN THUMBNAIL 3AM 28 SEC ) Review mode by pressing either Menu or Wide button. En The thumbnail view can be accessed in ( AWB 0001/0003 AWB 2004:03:30 MENU 0012/0012 13:30:41 fig. 1.1 A A X1 fig. 1.2 Using the Quick AccessX2Button: 1. In the ( ) Review Mode, press W button, nine thumbnail images or video clips will appear on the LCD display in a few seconds. The last displayed picture will come first and bordered in red. (fig. 1.
En REVIEWING YOUR FILES Deleting in Review Mode Delete One 1. In ( ) Review mode, press button once, the screen will read “Are you sure?” 2. Press or to highlight No or Yes. 3. Press the OK button to select. • If No is selected, no change will be made, and the camera will return to the review mode. • If Yes is selected, the file will be deleted. Delete All 1. In ( ) Review mode, press button twice, the screen will read “Delete All, Are you sure?” 2. Press or to highlight No or Yes. 3.
REVIEWING YOUR FILES En USING THE REVIEW MENU DELETE FILE Are You Sure? DELETE ONE DELETE ALL No Yes REVIEW 1 2 DELETE FILE THUMBNAIL SLIDE SHOW FILE TRANSFER SETUP RETURN SELECT RETURN OK SELECT SELECT 0012/0012 1 2 DELAY INTERVAL SLIDE SHOW START SLIDE SHOW DELAY INTERVAL CONTINUOUS REPEAT 2 5 10 30 RETURN SELECT 2 SEC 5 SEC 10 SEC 30 SEC RETURN SELECT CONTINUOUS REPEAT Transfer all files from internal memory to memory card? Yes No No Yes OK SELECT RETURN SELECT How to use the M
REVIEWING YOUR FILES 1 SEC A En Note: Once the files are deleted, they cannot be recovered. AWB Deleting One File by Using the Review Menu DELETE FILE 28 SEC DELETE ONE DELETE ALL Are You Sure? No Yes RETURN 1. 2. 3. 4. X1 1 SEC 5. 6. 7. 8. A SELECT OK SELECT DELETE OK In ( ) Review mode, press the MENU button to enter review menu. Press or X2 to highlight Delete File. Press to enter its submenu. Press or to highlight Delete One, then press .
TROUBLESHOOTING 1 SEC 28 SEC A Use the slide show feature to automatically display your pictures and videos 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 or digital projector. AWB En RUNNING A SLIDE SHOW The slide show feature is available when you have at least one picture stored.
A A En REVIEWING YOUR FILES AWBAWB 1 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 1 2 DELETE FILE THUMBNAIL SLIDE SHOW FILE TRANSFER SETUP RETURN SELECT DELAY INTERVAL SLIDE SHOW START SLIDE SHOW DELAY INTERVAL CONTINUOUS REPEAT RETURN 2 SELECT 2 5 5 10 10 30 30 2 SEC 5 SEC 10 SEC 30 SEC RETURN A A SELECT In ( ) Review Mode, press MENU to enter review menu. A Press or to highlight Slide Show. AWBAWB Press to enter its submenu. Press or to highlight Delay Interval. Press to enter the submenu.
28 SEC 1 SEC 28 SEC A REVIEWING YOUR FILES AWB X1 The camera allows you X2 to transfer photos and video clips that are stored in the camera’s internal memory to an SD memory card. 3M 28 SEC REVIEW 0001/0003 1 2 A A 2004:03:30 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. AWB X1 A A AWB 13:30:41 Transfer all files from internal memory to memory card? DELETE FILE THUMBNAIL SLIDE SHOW FILE TRANSFER SETUP A RETURN SELECT No Yes OK SELECT In ( ) Review Mode, press Menu to enter review A Amenu.
CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS En CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS SET AUTO OFF TIME T 2 3 2 MIN 3 MIN OK SET RETURN TV OPTION NTSC P PAL N SETUP T SET AUTO OFF TIME TV OPTION LANGUAGE OPTION RESTORE DEFAULT LCD BRIGHTNESS RETURN SELECT OK SET RETURN SETUP CAMERA MODE SETUP RETURN FORMAT DATE/TIME SETUP DIGITAL ZOOM BEEP QUICK VIEW RETURN SELECT SELECT SETUP RESTORE DEFAULT AF Assist Light Camera Info.
DATE/TIME SETUP 01 - 01 - 2004 01 : 01 AM MM - DD - YYYY 12- HOUR RETURN OK SET DIGITAL ZOOM YES NO SETUP T SET AUTO OFF TIME TV OPTION LANGUAGE OPTION RESTORE DEFAULT LCD BRIGHTNESS RETURN SELECT RETURN OK SET BEEP ON OFF SETUP CAMERA MODE SETUP FORMAT DATE/TIME SETUP DIGITAL ZOOM BEEP QUICK VIEW RETURN SELECT RETURN QUICK VIEW 1 3 RETURN SELECT 5 SETUP Off 1 Sec 3 Sec 5 Sec RETURN AF ASSIST LIGHT CAMERA INFO.
CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS En SETUP MENU AND FEATURES Setup Setting Set Auto Off Time Options 2 min, 3 min TV Option NTSC, PAL Language Option English Deutsch Français Español Italiano Nederlands Description This feature enables the camera to automatically turn off when it is idle. Sets the mode the camera needs to adapt to your TV. (Page 59) Sets the language in your camera.
2 2 2 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS En SETTING THE LANGUAGE SETUP T To 1. 2. 3. 4. SET AUTO OFF TIME TV OPTION LANGUAGE OPTION RESTORE DEFAULT LCD BRIGHTNESS RETURN SELECT set the Language: In the Setup menu, press or until Language is highlighted. Press to enter the Language submenu. Press or to highlight the desired language. Press the OK button to set. SETTING THE DATE AND TIME SETUP DATE/TIME SETUP FORMAT DATE/TIME SETUP DIGITAL ZOOM BEEP QUICK VIEW RETURN SELECT 1. 2.
28 SEC 28 SEC 2 2 3 3 CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS En X1 X1 X2 X2 FORMATTING THE INTERNAL MEMORY OR 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.
CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS 2 3 The camera provides an option to enable or disable the beep sound. The beep sound is ON by default. While the beep sound is on, the camera will beep in any of the following situations: • When the camera is powered on. • After an image is captured. (Note: The beep after image capture cannot be disabled.) • When any button, except for the Power button, the zoom buttons and the camera mode slide switch button, is pressed.
CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS En SETTING AF ASSIST LIGHT The camera can turn the built-in AF (Auto Focus) assist light on to illuminate the focus subject in low-light situation. AF Assist Light Description Auto (Default) The camera will turn on AF assist light if it is needed. Off The camera will not turn on the AF assist light even if the subject is in a low-light condition. How to change AF assist light setting: AF ASSIST LIGHT SETUP 1 1 3 3 5 5 AF Assist Light Camera Info. RETURN 1. 2.
RESTORE THE CAMERA TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS To restore the default settings in your camera: 1. Press when Restore Default is highlighted in the camera. 2. Press or to highlight No or Yes, and then press OK. • When No is selected, no change is made. The LCD returns to the previous screen. • When Yes is selected, the LCD shows “Are you sure?” 3. Press or to highlight Yes or No, and then press OK. • If No is selected, no change will be made. The LCD returns Setup page.
En SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE The software that comes with the Concord Eye-Q 4363z includes driver, reader, and photo editing programs. These programs transfer the pictures or video clips from your camera to your computer, and enable you to view them on your computer screen. The following are the computer system requirements for these programs to be installed. Computer System Requirements Windows • 300MHz Pentium II processor or equivalent.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE En 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.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE En 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 may be required by some operating systems before connecting the camera to the computer for the first time. Identifying your operating system Windows 98/98SE Windows 2000 Professional Installing the USB Mass Storage Drivers and DirectX 9 p.49 Windows Me/XP Mac OS 9.x/10.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE En 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.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE En 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 Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer. Step 2 Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows 98 or 98SE is running. Step 3 Close any other applications or software you may be running.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE Click [Install]. Step 10 Install progress bar Step 11 The next screen will begin the DirectX setup. En Step 9 Select “ I accept the agreement “ then click [Next >]. Step 12 Step 13 Click [Next >]. Click [Finish]. Your computer will automatically restart.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE En INSTALLING DIRECTX 9– WINDOWS 2000 Step 1 Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer. Step 2 Make sure the computer is powered on and Windows 2000 is running. Step 3 Close any other applications or software you may be running. Step 4 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM Drive.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE 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 supplied CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM Drive.
En SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE Step 9 Click [Next >]. Step 10 Make sure all two applications are checked and then click [Next >]. Step 11 Click [Next >]. Step 12 The screen will show the status of the installation. Step 13 Click [Finish].
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 supplied CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM Drive.
En SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE 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 >].
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER En 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.
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER En USING ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION (WINDOWS ONLY) 1. Connect the camera to the computer. 2. Launch ArcSoft PhotoImpression software by clicking on Start-Programs-ArcSoft Camera Suite and choosing PhotoImpression from the application list on your screen. (fig. 1.1) fig. 1.1 fig. 1.2 3. When the Application opens, click on the Camera/Scanner button.(fig. 1.2) 4. Click on the drop-down list under Select Source and choose Concord Camera. 5.
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER En 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) 3. Select “Stop Concord Eye-Q 4363z USB Mass Storage Device” 4.
En TV MODE TV MODE CHANGING THE TV MODE SETTING The camera allows you to view individual files and to take pictures 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. SETUP 2 2 3 3 T TV OPTION NTSC P PAL SET AUTO OFF TIME TV OPTION LANGUAGE OPTION RESTORE DEFAULT LCD BRIGHTNESS RETURN SELECT N RETURN OK SET 1. Slide the Mode switch to ( ) Camera mode or ( ) Review mode. 2.
ERROR MESSAGES Error Messages appears on the LCD when the memory is full or there is problem with the SD card. Error Message Cause Solution Memory Full Memory (either internal memory or SD card) is full. Follow one of the below methods: 1) Delete unwanted files. 2) Insert an SD card, or replace the SD card with a new one. 3) Transfer the photos/video clips onto your computer. Memory Full The SD card memory isn’t enough to hold the files saved in the internal memory.
TROUBLESHOOTING En TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Batteries were not installed correctly. Install batteries correctly by following the indication engraved on the edge of the battery compartment or that on the battery contact. Batteries are dead or weak. Replace batteries. Battery door was not closed correctly. Close the battery compartment properly. The camera buttons do not work. The camera needs to be reset.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Flash did not work. 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. Camera’s flash has been turned off. Turn the flash to Auto flash. Flash did not charge. Verify that the Ready LED has stopped blinking before taking a picture. Subject or camera was moved as the picture was taken.
En TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION 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. 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 brightness level is set too low.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION The card may not be SD certified. Purchase a certified SD card. The card may be corrupted. Reformat the card. Caution: Formatting erases all pictures on the card. p.41 No card is inserted in the camera. Insert a card into the card slot. See p.8. The batteries are not placed properly. Remove and reload the batteries. SD CARDS The camera does not recognize your SD Card.
GETTING HELP En 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 61. Website Customer Support/FAQ Please visit our customer support website at www.concord-camera.com to view the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) by clicking the appropriate camera model picture in the “Camera Support “ Section.
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS En 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 with 2 aspherical elements Aperture 2 steps: f/2.8 and f/5.6 at wide zoom position Shutter Electronic, 4s – 1/2000s Optical Zoom 3x in 11 steps Digital Zoom 6x Focus Range Auto Focus from 60cm to infinity (23.6 in. to infinity), macro from 10 cm to 60 cm (4 in. to 23.6 in.
En CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Storage Capacity Images Stored on 16MB memory (approx.): Image Quality Image Size 4MP 3MP 2MP 1.3MP VGA (2272 x 1704) (2048 x 1536) (1600 x 1200) (1280 x 960) (640 x 480) Fine (4.5:1) 14 16 23 33 94 Normal (11:1) 32 37 52 77 200 Economy (17:1) 46 53 81 110 248 Images Stored on 32MB memory (approx.): Image Quality Image Size 4MP 3MP 2MP 1.3MP VGA (2272 x 1704) (2048 x 1536) (1600 x 1200) (1280 x 960) (640 x 480) 188 Fine (4.
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Slide Switch for Camera, Review, Video Slide Show Yes AF Assist Light Yes Speaker Yes Tripod Socket Standard 1/4” size Connectivity Mini USB and TV/VCR Out System Connectivity Mass Storage Driver for Window 98, 98SE,2000,ME, XP Mass Storage Driver for Mac OS 9.x or above Time Out 1 minute for LCD. 2 minutes or 3 minutes programmable auto power off for camera.
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. CAUTION: Do not apply the fluid directly onto the lens, viewfinder or LCD.
SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE Precautions for the camera: • Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may cause a fire, 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.
En SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE • • • • • • • • • • • • 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.
REGULATOR INFORMATION En REGULATOR 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°Øs authorization to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
