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En 2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:05 PM 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.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:05 PM Page 2 CAMERA OVERVIEW En CAMERA OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Top/Front 1 1. Shutter Button 5. Flash 2. Viewfinder 6. Flash Sensor 3. Ir Filter and 7. TV-out Port Lens 4 2 8. Mini-USB Port 4. Self-timer 5 6 3 LED 7 8 Bottom/Back 9. Flash Ready 16. Wrist Strap 10. LCD Holder 11. LCD On/Off 17. Navigation Button Button 12. OK Button 14 15 9 10 18. Menu Button 11 13. Tripod Socket 19. Memory Card 14. Mode Slide Slot Switch 20. Battery 15.
En 2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:05 PM Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS CAMERA OVERVIEW Fop/Front ..............................................................................................................................2 Bottom/Back..........................................................................................................................2 LCD Icons ............................................................................................................................
2003:09:06 2:05 PM Page 4 En 2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) INSTALLATION GUIDE Computer System Requirements ......................................................................................29 Installation Requirements ..................................................................................................29 Identifying your Operating System ....................................................................................30 Using the Installer Splash Screen ................................
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:05 PM Page 5 En GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED STARTED PACKAGE CONTENTS • Concord Eye-Q 2040 camera • Mini-USB Cable • TV Cable • Wrist Strap • 2-x AA Alkaline batteries • Camera Pouch • User’s Guide • Quick Start Guide • Warranty Card • CD-ROM for Windows – Camera drivers – Adobe Acrobat 5 – ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000 – DirectX 9 – User’s Guide (Multilingual) 1600 A AWB 005/042 1600 A AWB 005/042 CAMERA FEATURES • Stores approximately 9 Fine, 14 Norma
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:05 PM Page 6 GETTING STARTED fig.1.1 En LOADING THE BATTERIES fig.1.2 fig.1.3 The camera uses 2x AA batteries. 1. Slide the Battery/Memory Card Door towards the center of the camera, and lift the Battery/Memory Card Door to open. 2. Insert the batteries with the positive terminal toward the ( + ) sign, and the negative terminal toward the ( – ) sign. 3. Close the battery/memory card door. CHECKING THE BATTERY LEVEL The battery level is displayed on the LCD.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:05 PM Page 7 En GETTING STARTED INTERNAL MEMORY The camera is equipped with 7MB of internal memory to store pictures and video clips in the camera. Status Memory in Use Memory card is not inserted Internal Memory Memory card is inserted Memory Card How to Insert Memory Card fig.1.1 fig.1.2 fig.1.3 In addition to having a 7MB internal memory, the camera can use MultiMediaCard (MMC) or Secure Digital (SD) memory cards to store images and video clips.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:05 PM Page 8 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 1600 A The power button is located in the back of the camera. 1. Press the ( ) Power button to turn the camera on. (fig.1.1) • The LCD will turn on automatically. (fig.1.2) • The camera is ready for picture taking when the flash ready LED stops blinking. (fig.1.3) 2. To turn the camera off press the ( ) Power button for a few seconds En GETTING STARTED AWB A AWB 005/042 fig.1.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:06 PM Page 9 En GETTING STARTED SETTING THE CAMERA’S OPERATIONAL MODE The camera has 2 operational modes: Camera Mode, Review Mode. 1. To change the camera operational mode, slide the mode slide switch left and right. Camera Mode Use the camera mode setting to take pictures or to customize your camera settings for picture taking.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:06 PM Page 10 TAKING A PICTURE En TAKING A PICTURE TAKING A PICTURE WITH THE VIEWFINDER How to take picture with the viewfinder: 1. Press ( ) Power button to turn the camera on. 2. Set the camera to ( ) Camera Mode. • The LCD can be switched off to conserve battery power by pressing the ( ) button. 3. Frame the subject in the viewfinder 4. Press the shutter button to capture the image.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:06 PM Page 11 1600 1600 A En TAKING A PICTURE 1600 A AWB A AWB AWB 005/042 005/042 TAKING A PICTURE WITH THE LCD 005/042 1600 1600 A A AWB AWB Press OK Play AVI 005/042 005/042 005/042 How to taking a picture with the LCD: 1. Press ( ) Power button to turn the camera on. 2. Set the camera to ( ) Camera Mode. 3. Frame the subject in the LCD. 4. Press the shutter button to capture the image.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:06 PM Page 12 Note: The digital zoom can only be monitored with the LCD and not through the optical viewfinder. 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. 8. Press ( ) Power button to 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.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:06 PM Page 13 En TAKING A PICTURE MAIN MENU IN CAMERA MODE MODE Video Clip Self-timer Main Menu IMAGE SIZE 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 OK MENU IMAGE SIZE Main Menu QUALITY MAIN MENU M Mode OK MENU Economy Quality Flash OK FLASH + – EV WB WB Brightness Setup Flash Main Menu Flash Off OK MENU QUALITY A Auto MAIN MENU Fine Normal Size MENU OK FLASH MENU Main Menu MAIN MENU Exit OK MENU – EXPOSURE VALUE + WB AWB Sunny Fluorescen
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:06 PM Page 14 TAKING A PICTURE En SETTING THE FLASH MAIN MENU FLASH M Mode A Auto Size Flash Quality Flash Off Flash Flash Mode A Auto Flash OK MENU Description The camera judges if a flash is required. If the environment is too dark, the flash will fire. Forced Flash Flash will fire in any lighting condition. Flash off The flash will not fire in this mode.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:06 PM Page 15 En TAKING A PICTURE SELF-TIMER MAIN MENU M Mode 1600 MODE 1600 A Size Self-timer Quality Main Menu Flash SELF-TIMER AWB Off On AWB AWB 005/042 005/042 1600 Self-timer A Video Clip A 005/042 How to use self-timer: 1600 1600 1. Press MENU to display the main menu in ( ) Camera Mode,. 2. Press to enter the Mode menu. A A 3. Press to highlight Self-timer. 4. Press to enter the submenu. AWB Press OK Play AVI 5.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:06 PM Page 16 Resolution Quality 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Fine 9 21 42 Normal 14 33 63 Economy 47 111 178 How to change the resolution: 1. Press the MENU button in the ( ) Camera Mode. 2. Press to highlight Size. 3. Press to enter the submenu. 4. Press or until the desired resolution is highlighted. 5. Press the OK button to select. 6.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:06 PM Page 17 En TAKING A PICTURE How to change the quality: 1. Press the MENU button in the ( ) Camera Mode. 2. Press to highlight Quality. 3. Press to enter the submenu. 4. Press or until the desired setting is highlighted. 5. Press the OK button to select. 6. Press the MENU button or press until ( ) Main Menu is highlighted then press to return to picture taking mode.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:06 PM Page 18 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION The camera uses Auto Exposure to provide optimally 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. MAIN MENU + – EV WB WB Brightness – EXPOSURE VALUE + Setup Exposure Compensation Mode Description + Increasing the Exposure in pictures that are too dark, will make the picture lighter.
40 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:06 PM Page 19 En TAKING A PICTURE / REVIEWING YOUR FILES To stop recording: • Press the Shutter button again to stop recording. OR • The camera will continue recording until the memory is almost full. Video Clip Information Resolution: QVGA Frame rate: 15fps File Format: AVI Note: • Do not open the Battery/Memory Card Door or turn the camera off before the video clip 1600 is stored. A • Higher capacity memory cards can take longer video clips.
A A A AWB AWB A AWB AWB 005/042005/042 005/042 1600 1600 1600 AWB A A A 2003:09:06 2:06 PM AWB AWB 005/042005/042 A Page 20 AWB AWB 005/042005/042 005/042 005/042 REVIEWING YOUR FILES 1600 1600 1600 A STORED MAGNIFYING PICTURES A A A A A In reviewAWBmode, you of the stored AWB to get AWB AWB a closer look at the AWB Press AVIOK AWB can zoom into a section Press OK PlayOK AVIPlay Press Play AVI picture 005/042005/042 005/042 005/042005/042 005/042 005/042005/042 005/042 subject
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:06 PM Page 21 En REVIEWING YOUR FILES USING MAIN MENU IN REVIEW MODE DELETE DELETE THIS FILE? Delete One Delete All No Main Menu Yes DELETE ALL FILES? MAIN MENU No Yes Delete Thumbnail Brightness Exit – Brightness + Enter the Main Menu screen 1. Press ( ) Power button to turn the camera on. 2. Set the Mode switch to ( ) Review mode. 3. Press the MENU button to display the main menu. 4. Press or to highlight an option. 5.
1600 A 2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) AWB 1600 A 2003:09:06 1600 A 2:06 PM AWB Page 22 AWB 005/042 005/042 005/042 REVIEWING YOUR FILES En 1600 DELETING YOUR FILES 1600 A A Delete One AWB ! Press OK Play AVI AWB 005/042 Once a file is 005/042 deleted, it cannot be recovered. 005/042 MAIN MENU JPEG 005/042 DELETE Delete Delete One Thumbnail Delete All Brightness Main Menu Exit 005/042 005/042 1.
005/042 2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 005/042 2003:09:06 005/042 2:06 PM A A REVIEWING YOUR FILES AWB En Page 23 1600 1600 Press OK Play AVI 005/042 USING THUMBNAIL MODE AWB 005/042 005/042 MAIN MENU JPEG Delete Thumbnail Brightness 005/042 Exit 005/042 005/042 How to use thumbnail view: 1. Press the MENU button in the ( ) Review Mode. 2. Press until Thumbnail is highlighted. 3. Press to have 4 thumbnail pictures or video clips appear at once on the LCD display. 4.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:06 PM Page 24 USING THE SETUP MENU MAIN MENU M Mode 15S 30S 60S 90S None NTSC PAL SETUP Time-out 60S Size TV PAL Quality PlayLogo Off Flash Language MAIN MENU SETUP On Off Language Default + – EV WB WB F Format English Main Menu Français Brightness Español Setup Language Deutsch MAIN MENU Italiano Exit Format This operation will delete all images No Yes Entering setup menu 1. Press ( ) Power to turn the camera on. 2.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:06 PM Page 25 En CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS SETUP MENU AND FEATURES Setup Setting Options Time-out Description 15, 30, 60, 90 This feature automatically turns the camera off when it is idle. None Deactivates the automatic power off option. TV NTSC, PAL Select the correct setting according to your geographical region. Play Logo Off, On Turns the start up animation on or off.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:06 PM Page 26 CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS MAIN MENU En PLAY LOGO SETUP + – EV Time-out 60S WB WB TV PAL Brightness PlayLogo Off Setup Language How to turn on or off logo-playing: 1. Slide the mode switch to ( ) Camera mode. 2. Press the MENU button to enter main menu. 3. Press until Setup is highlighted. 4. Press to enter Setup menu. 5. Press until PlayLogo is highlighted. 6. Press to turn the start up animation Off or On. 7.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:07 PM Page 27 En CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS FORMATTING THE INTERNAL MEMORY AND MEMORY CARD CAUTION: ! MAIN MENU + – EV WB WB Brightness 1. Formatting deletes all pictures and video clips from the internal memory or memory card. 2. Removing a 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.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:07 PM Page 28 TO RESTORE THE DEFAULT SETTINGS 1. In the Setup menu, press until Default is highlighted. 2. Press to restore the default settings. Please refer to the table below for the default settings.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:07 PM Page 29 En INSTALLATION GUIDE COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Windows • 300MHz Pentium II or better (450MHz Pentium II processor or equivalent is recommended). • Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home / Professional/Media Center. • 570MB free hard disk space (include extra 30MB for Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 and 65MB for Microsoft DirectX 9.0) (770MB free hard disk space is recommended).
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:07 PM Page 30 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.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:07 PM Page 31 En INSTALLATION GUIDE FLOW DIAGRAM FOR SOFTWARE INSTALLATION To transfer the pictures and video clips from the memory card or the cameras internal memory the camera must be connected to a computer with the provided 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 Windows 2000 Installing camera driver p.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:07 PM Page 32 INSTALLING THE DRIVER AND DIRECTX 9 – WINDOWS 98 SE NOTE: • Do not connect the camera to your computer before the camera drivers and Microsoft DirectX 9.0 installation is completed. • The installation Windows messages displayed on the computer screen may vary due to the different operating systems, but the installation procedures should be the same to each another. Step 1 Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:07 PM En INSTALLATION GUIDE Step 9 Click [Install]. Step 10 Install progress bar. Step 11 The next screen will begin the DirectX setup. Click on "I accept the agreement" to go on the installation, then click [Next >]. Step 12 Click [Next >]. Step 13 Click [Finish]. Your computer will automatically reboot.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:07 PM Page 34 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 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.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:07 PM Page 35 En 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.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:07 PM Page 36 INSTALLATION GUIDE Click [Next >]. Step 10 Make sure the application is checked and then click [Next >]. Step 11 Click [Next >]. Step 12 The screen will show the status of the installation. Step 13 Win 98SE En Step 9 Click [Finish]. The screen will automatically reboot. Win 2000/ME/XP Click [Finish].
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:07 PM Page 37 En 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.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:07 PM Page 38 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 Click [OK >].
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:07 PM Page 39 En CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER CONNECTING THE CAMERA T O THE COMPUTER Note for Windows 98SE/2000 users: Do not connect the camera to your computer before the camera drivers and Microsoft DirectX 9.0 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 into your PC’s USB port.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:07 PM Page 40 USING ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION 1. Connect the camera to the computer. 2. Launch ArcSoft PhotoImpression software by clicking on StartPrograms-ArcSoft Camera Suite and choosing PhotoImpression from the application list on your screen. 3. When the Application opens, click on the [Camera/Scanner] button. (a) 4. Click on the drop-down list under Select Source and choose Concord Camera. (b) 5. Click on the Camera/ Scanner Icon.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:07 PM Page 41 En TV MODE CHANGING TV MODE SETTING 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. MAIN MENU SETUP SETUP + – EV Time-out 60S Time-out 60S WB WB TV NTSC TV PAL Brightness PlayLogo Off PlayLogo Off Setup Language Language How to change the TV Mode setting: 1.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:07 PM Page 42 Viewing video clips When an AVI file is displayed on the TV, press the OK button to view. Note: To customize your camera settings and to view more options, press the MENU button to display the Menu on the TV screen. The TV menu will display the same menu as that shown on the LCD of the camera. ERROR MESSAGES Error Messages on the LCD indicate if the memory is full or if there is a problem with the memory.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:07 PM Page 43 En TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Battery is not installed correctly. Install battery correctly using the direction indicator inside the battery compartment. Battery is dead or weak. Replace battery. Battery compartment door was not closed correctly. Close the battery compartment properly. The camera buttons do not work. The camera needs to be reset. Open and close the battery/memory card door.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:07 PM Page 44 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Flash did not work. There was insufficient 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.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:07 PM Page 45 En TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION 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. Increase the brightness level on your LCD to meet your personal needs. The LCD screen looks milky and/or scratched. Protective plastic film still in place on the camera.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:07 PM Page 46 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. Website Customer Support/FAQ Please visit our customer support website at: www.support.concord-camera.com to view the FAQ section.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:07 PM Page 47 En CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Sensor Image Resolution 2.0 Megapixels (1600 x 1200 resolution), CMOS sensor 1600 x 1200 2 Megapixels 1280 x 960 1.2 Megapixels 640 x 480 VGA Lens 9.9 mm f/3.2 glass lens, 5 elements in 5 groups (equivalent to 48mm lens on 35mm format) Zoom 4x Digital Zoom in 0.2 steps Focusing Range Focus free, 1.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:07 PM Page 48 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.
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:07 PM Page 49 En SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE Precautions for battery: • Use 2 x AA battery only. • Dispose of the battery in a manner that complies with applicable laws. • Leakage, overheating, or burst battery could result in fire or injury. • Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire. • Do not use old battery with new ones, or mix brands of battery. • Ensure the battery are positioned correctly with regard to polarity (+/-).
2040 Manual-4L (512950-00) 2003:09:06 2:07 PM Page 50 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. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.