Concord Camera 3.1 Megapixels Digital Camera manual

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    1 En CONGRA TULA TIONS Congratulations on the purchase of your new camera. Y our 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 inst[...]

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    2 En CAMERA OVERVIEW T op/Front A AWB A AWB 1 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 10 A AWB A AWB 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 22 11 12 13 16 17 18 14 15 LCD ICONS F H J K A B C D E I G A A WB WB 3 M 0001/0014 A AWB A AW B A AW B : Single Shot : Continuous Shot : Review : Video Clips : Sport 1. Power Button 2. Shutter Button 3. Flash 4. Lens/Lens Door 5. Viewfin[...]

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    3 En 3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS CAMERA OVER VIEW .............................................................................................................................. ............. 2 T op/Front .................................................................................................................... ....................................[...]

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    4 En Enlarging Stored Picture ..................................................................................................... ......................... 29 Using Thumbnail View ......................................................................................................... ......................... 30 Using the Delete Button .........[...]

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    5 En GETTING ST ARTED A TT ACHING THE WRIST STRAP Be sure to use the wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera accidentally . When carrying the camera by the strap, don’t let it dangle to avoid shocks/damage to the exterior and/or interior of the camera. LOADING THE BA TTERIES The camera uses 2x AA alkaline, lithium or rechargeable batteries. Rech[...]

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    6 En SETTING THE LANGUAGE, DA TE AND TIME When the camera is powered on for the first time, the Language, Date and T ime menus will appear . 1. Press or to highlight the desired language. (fig. 1.1) 2. Press the OK button to select. The next screen will show the DA TE/TIME SETUP page. (fig. 1.2) 3. Press to highlight the Date field, the T ime field[...]

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    7 En CHECKING THE BA TTERY POWER LEVEL The battery power level indicator represents the level of power of the batteries. The meaning of each icon is as follows: Note: • The camera’s battery level indicator may not accurately reflect the actual power condition of the rechargeable batteries, even if they have been fully recharged. This is an inhe[...]

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    8 En INTERNAL MEMOR Y/INSERTING THE MEMOR Y CARD Internal Memory The camera is equipped with 6MB of internal memory that can be used for storage as soon as you start taking pictures or recording video clips. Status Memory in Use Memory card is not inserted. Internal Memory Memory card is inserted. Memory Card NOTE!: The files stored in the internal[...]

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    9 En A AWB 4 M 28/45 A AWB A AWB Ú Ú A AWB Ú Ú A AWB A AWB SETTING THE CAMERA ’S OPERA TIONAL MODES The camera has 3 operational modes: Camera Mode, Review Mode and Video Clip Mode. T o change the camera operational mode, slide the mode switch horizontally to the corresponding position. T AKING PICTURES LIVE VIEW THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER 1. T u[...]

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    10 En Flash Ready LED Note: When the camera is capturing or storing a picture or video clip, do not power the camera off; otherwise, the picture or video clip may become corrupted. LIVE VIEW THROUGH THE LCD 1. T urn the camera on. 2. Set it to ( ) Camera Mode. (If the LCD display is turned off, press the ( ) button repeatedly until the LCD display [...]

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    11 En A AWB A AWB A AWB Ú Ú A AWB Ú Ú A AWB A AWB T AKING A PICTURE USING AUTO-FOCUS LOCK When the subject is not located at the center of the picture, use this feature to lock the focus on the subject before using the usual procedures to take a picture. Auto-Focus LED When the Shutter button is pressed halfway , the Auto-Focus feature will be [...]

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    12 En SETTING THE FLASH To set the flash: Press / repeatedly until the desired indicator appears on the LCD. Flash Mode Description Auto Flash (Default) The camera judges if a flash is required. If the environment is too dark, the flash will fire. Auto + Red-Eye Use this mode to reduce the occurrence of “red-eyes” when taking pictures with a fl[...]

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    13 En USING THE OPTICAL ZOOM The camera provides up to 3x optical zoom to take pictures. 1. Press T (T ele) to zoom in to your subject. The optical zoom status is displayed in white in the zoom bar on the LCD( ). 2. Press W (Wide) to zoom out. USING THE DIGIT AL ZOOM The camera also provides 4x Digital Zoom. Combined with the 3x Optical Zoom, it ca[...]

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    14 En A AWB A AWB A AWB Ú Ú A AWB Ú Ú A AWB A AWB A AWB A AWB A AWB A AWB A AWB A A WB WB 3 M 28/45 A AWB A AWB AWB 5 10 30 2 A AWB A AWB A AWB Ú Ú A AWB Ú Ú A AWB A AWB A AWB A AWB A AWB A A WB WB 3 M 28/45 A AWB A AWB A AWB A AWB AWB 5 10 30 2 Important: 1. Hold your camera steady when using Digital Zoom to prevent blurred photos, caused [...]

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    15 En T AKING PICTURES WITH SELF-TIMER 1. In ( ) Camera Mode, press button, 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, 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[...]

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    16 En FINE NORMAL ECONOMY RETURN SET QUALITY SETUP OK Q 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1024 x 768 640 x 480 RETURN SET IMAGE SIZE OK EV COMPENSA TION + – 00 EV –+ SET OK CAPTURE MODE OK PICTURE EFFECT EV COMPENSA TION ISO METERING AUTO FOCUS RETURN SELECT CAMERA MODE CAPTURE MODE QUALITY SETUP IMAGE SIZE SCENE SELECTION WHITE BALANCE RETURN SELECT CAM[...]

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    17 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. Turn the camera on. 2. Set the camera to ( ) Camera Mode. 3. Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu. 4. Press or repeatedly until the desired option is highlighted. 5. Press to enter the submenu. 6. Pr[...]

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    18 En Note: Hold your camera steady to prevent blurriness. It is recommended to either place your camera on a flat, steady surface or mount it on a tripod. SETTING 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 space in the memory . Quality JPEG Com[...]

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    19 ENU T AKING A PICTURE Images Stored on 16MB memory (approx.): Resolution 3MP 2MP 1.3MP VGA Quality (2048 x 1536) (1600 x 1200) (1024 x 768) (640 x 480) Fine 9 14 33 82 Normal 19 31 74 181 Economy 34 53 125 297 Images Stored on 32MB memory (approx.): Resolution 3MP 2MP 1.3MP VGA Quality (2048 x 1536) (1600 x 1200) (1024 x 768) (640 x 480) Fine 20[...]

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    20 En SELECTING SCENE MODES The preset scene modes are helpful to quickly optimize the various settings to get the best capture of specific scenes. Preset Scene Description Off (default) No Scene Selection. Party/Indoor Use this mode to capture the details of candlelit scenes or other indoor background lighting conditions. Snow Use this mode to cap[...]

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    21 En T AKING A PICTURE A AWB A AWB A AWB A AWB A A WB WB 3 M 28/45 A AWB A AWB A AWB AWB 5 10 30 2 A AWB A AWB A AWB A AWB A AWB A AWB A AWB A AWB CAPTURE MODE QUALITY SETUP IMAGE SIZE SCENE SELECTION WHITE BALANCE RETURN SELECT CAMERA MODE Q AWB 5 10 30 2 A A AWB A AWB A AWB A AWB A AWB A AWB A AWB A AWB AWB PICTURE EFFECT EV COMPENSA TION ISO[...]

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    22 En SETTING EXPOSURE COMPENSA TION The camera uses Auto Exposure to give well-exposed pictures under most lighting conditions. If the captured picture of the main subject turns out to be too light or too dark, use the Exposure Compensation feature to improve the exposure aspect. Exposure Compensation Description Mode + Increasing the Exposure in [...]

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    23 En SETTING THE ISO SENSITIVITY Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce jittery camera movement or to turn the flash off when shooting in dark surroundings. ISO Setting Description Auto (default) Equivalent to setting of ISO 100 under normal conditions. When lighting is poor , camera raises sensitivity automatically to compensate. 100 100 is [...]

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    24 En SETTING LIGHT METERING MODE Y ou can choose the desired part of the image to use for measuring the brightness and determine the exposure. Metering Mode 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) Metering the light in different zone[...]

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    25 En T AKING VIDEO CLIPS T AKING VIDEO CLIPS To record a video clip: 1. Slide the Mode Switch to ( ) Video Clip Mode. • The time limit is showed on the upper-right corner of the screen. 2. Position the subject in the LCD. 3. Press the Shutter button down fully to start recording a video clip. The time recorded will be shown on LCD. The camera re[...]

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    26 En EV COMPENSA TION + – 00 EV –+ SET OK + – AWB SUNNY FLUORESCENT TUNGSTEN RETURN SET WHITE BALANCE OK AWB WHITE BALANCE PICTURE EFFECTS EV COMPENSA TION METERING VIDEO RESOLUTION RETURN SELECT VIDEO MODE OFF B&W SEPIA RETURN SET PICTURE EFFECT OK 320x240 160x120 RETURN SET VIDEO RESOLUTION OK 1 3 3 2 5 5 10 30 2 SPOT MA TRIX RETURN SE[...]

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    27 En 1 3 5 3 2 + – WHITE BALANCE PICTURE EFFECTS EV COMPENSA TION METERING VIDEO RESOLUTION RETURN SELECT VIDEO MODE 1 3 5 320x240 160x120 RETURN SET VIDEO RESOLUTION OK 3 2 Note: • T o understand the differences between the various White Balance settings, refer to p.21. • T o set the different Picture Effects, refer to p.21. • For m[...]

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    28 En REVIEWING YOUR FILES REVIEWING THE PICTURES/VIDEO CLIPS In ( ) review mode, you can review your stored pictures and video clips through the LCD. Note: When a memory card is inserted into the camera, only the pictures stored in the memory card will be displayed in the Review Mode. T o view the pictures in the internal memory , ttransfer files [...]

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    29 En ENLARGING THE PICTURES 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 will not affect the stored image. To enlarge: 1. In ( ) Review Mode, press or repeatedly to scroll through the stored pictures and video clips. 2. While viewing a stored still [...]

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    30 En REVIEWING YOUR FILES IN THUMBNAIL The thumbnail view can be accessed in ( ) Review Mode by pressing either Menu or Wide button. Using the Quick Access Button: 1. In the ( ) Review Mode, press W button, nine thumbnail images or video clips will appear on the LCD display in a few seconds. (fig. 1.2) The first file will be shown first. 2. Press [...]

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    31 En REVIEWING YOUR FILES Deleting in Review Mode Delete One 1. In ( ) Review Mode, press button once, the screen will display the message “Are you sure?” 2. Press or to highlight No or Y es. 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 Y es is selected, [...]

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    32 En REVIEWING YOUR FILES USING THE REVIEW MENU How to use the Menu in Review mode: 1. 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 repeatedly until the desired option is highlighted. 5. Press to enter its submenu. 6. Press or in the submenu to toggle between the opti[...]

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    33 En REVIEWING YOUR FILES DELETING YOUR FILES Note: Once the files are deleted, they cannot be recovered. Deleting One File by Using the Review Menu 1. In ( ) Review Mode, press the MENU button to enter Review Menu. 2. Press or to highlight Delete File. 3. Press to enter its submenu. 4. Press or to highlight Delete One, then press OK . This LCD sh[...]

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    34 TROUBLESHOOTING En RUNNING A SLIDE SHOW Use the Slide Show feature to automatically display your pictures and videos on the camera LCD screen at a selectable interval rate. Y ou can also run a Slide Show on any video device that is equipped with a video input, such as a television or digital projector . The Slide Show feature is available when y[...]

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    35 En REVIEWING YOUR FILES To set the slide show time interval: The default slide show interval is 2 seconds. Y ou may change the time following the steps below: 1. In ( ) Review Mode, press MENU to enter Review Menu. 2. Press or repeatedly to select and highlight Slide Show . 3. Press to enter its submenu. 4. Press or to highlight Delay Interval. [...]

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    36 En 1. In ( ) Review Mode, press MENU to enter Review Menu. 2. Press or repeatedly to select and highlight File T ransfer . 3. Press . The next screen will display the message “T ransfer all files from internal memory to memory card”? 4. Press or to highlight No or Y es. 5. Press OK to confirm selection. • If No is selected, no change will [...]

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    37 En CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS LCD BRIGHTNESS OK –+ SET Ye s No RETURN SET FORMA T OK YES NO RETURN SET RESTORE DEF AUL T OK SET AUTO OFF TIME TV OPTION LANGUAGE OPTION RESTORE DEF AUL T LCD BRIGHTNESS RETURN SELECT SETUP FORMA T DA TE/TIME SETUP DIGIT AL ZOOM BEEP QUICK VIEW RETURN SELECT SETUP NTSC PA L RE[...]

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    38 En MODEL: FW VERSION: FW P ART NO.: DA TE: CONFIG.: RETURN CAMERA INFO. LCD P/N: SENSOR P/N: RETURN CAMERA INFO. DA TE/TIME SETUP OK 01 - 01 - 2004 01 : 01 AM MM - DD - YYYY 12- HOUR RETURN SET OF F 1 SEC 3 SEC 5 SEC RETURN SET QUICK VIEW OK DIGIT AL ZOOM YES NO RETURN SET OK ON OFF RETURN SET BEEP OK RETURN SET OK SET AUTO OFF TIME TV OPTION LA[...]

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    39 En CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS SETUP MENU AND FEA TURES Setup Setting Options Description Set Auto Off Time 2 min, 3 min Enables the camera to automatically power off when it is idle. TV Broadcast NTSC, P AL Sets the mode that the camera needs to adapt to your TV . Standards (Page 59) Language Option English Sets the language for display on [...]

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    40 En SETTING THE LANGUAGE To set the Language: 1. In the Setup menu, press or repeatedly until Language option is highlighted. 2. Press to enter the Language option submenu. 3. Press or repeatedly to highlight the desired language. 4. Press the OK button to set. SETTING THE DA TE AND TIME 1. In the Setup Menu, press or repeatedly until Date/Time S[...]

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    41 En FORMA TTING THE INTERNAL MEMOR Y OR MEMOR Y CARD CAUTION: ! 1. Formatting will delete all pictures and video clips from the memory . 2. During the formatting process, NEVER REMOVE the memory card nor batteries, as it will damage the card and/or the camera. 3. When a memory card is not inserted into the camera, selecting the formatting functio[...]

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    42 En TURNING THE BEEP ON OR OFF The camera provides an option to enable or disable the beep. By default, the beep is turned ON. The camera beeps in any of the following situations: • When the camera is powered on. • After an image is captured. (For this situation, the camera will beep, regardless of the beep setting.) • When any button is pr[...]

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    43 En CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS SETTING AF ASSIST LIGHT In low-lighting environment, the camera will turn on the built-in AF (Auto Focus) Assist Light to illuminate the subject that is being focused on. 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 as[...]

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    44 En RESTORING F ACTOR Y DEF AUL T SETTINGS To restore the default settings in your camera: 1. In the Setup Menu, press or until Restore Default is highlighted. 2. Press or to highlight No or Ye s , and then press OK to confirm. • If No is selected, no change is made. The LCD returns to the previous screen. • If Y es is selected, the LCD shows[...]

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    45 En SOFTW ARE INST ALLA TION GUIDE The software that comes with your Concord 3 Megapixel Digital Camera 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 monitor . Refer to the following list of computer system[...]

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    46 En USING THE INST ALLER 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 Y ellow ( ) Required or highly recommended to instal[...]

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    47 En FLOW DIAGRAM FOR SOFTW ARE INST ALLA TION T o transfer the pictures and video clips from the memory, 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 [...]

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    48 En IDENTIFYING YOUR OPERA TING SYSTEM Windows 1. Right click the My Computer icon on your desktop, and go to Properties. 2. The System Properties Box will appear .(fig.1.1) 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 i[...]

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    49 En INST ALLING THE DRIVER AND DIRECTX 9 – WINDOWS 98/98SE 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 C[...]

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    50 En Step 9 Click [Install] . Step 10 Install progress bar Step 1 1 The next screen will begin the DirectX setup. Select “ I accept the agreement “ then click [Next >] . Step 12 Click [Next >] . Step 13 Click [Finish] . Y our computer will automatically restart. SOFTWARE INST ALLA TION GUIDE[...]

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    51 En INST ALLING 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. NOTE: If the [...]

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    52 En INST ALLING ARCSOFT PHOT OIMPRESSION – 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 supplied CD-ROM into your computer ’s CD-ROM Driv[...]

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    53 En Step 9 Click [Next >] . Step 10 Make sure the two applications are checked and then click [Next >] . Step 1 1 Click [Next >] . Step 12 The screen will show the status of the installation. Step 13 Click [Finish] . Win98 will request for restart. SOFTWARE INST ALLA TION GUIDE[...]

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    54 En INST ALLING ADOBE ACROBA T 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-R[...]

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    55 En Step 9 The files will be saved into C:Program FilesAdobe Acrobat 5 automatically . OR Y ou may change the default folder by clicking [Browse…] and selecting a different folder in your computer . Click [Next >] . Step 10 Installation progress Step 1 1 Select Y es, to restart the computer or No, to restart the computer later . Click [Fi[...]

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    56 En CONNECTING THE CAMERA T O THE COMPUTER CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER Windows 98/98SE 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 [...]

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    57 En CONNECTING THE CAMERA T O THE COMPUTER USING ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION (WINDOWS ONL Y) 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) 3. When the Application opens, click on the[...]

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    58 En UNPLUGGING YOUR CAMERA FROM THE COMPUTER Windows ME/2000/XP: 1. Click once on the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the right hand side of your task bar . (fig.1.1) 2. Select “Stop Concord Camera USB Mass Storage Device” 3. Click [ OK ] in the “Safe to Remove Hardware” prompt. 4. Unplug the Mini-USB from the camera. (fig.1.2) Mac[...]

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    59 En TV MODE CHANGING THE TV MODE SETTING The camera allows you to view individual files and to take pictures or record clips on the television. T o begin, check your television documentation to determine the suitable type of TV broadcast standard (TV OPTION): NTSC or P AL. 1. Slide the Mode switch to ( ) Camera Mode 2. Press the MENU button. 3. P[...]

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    60 En ERROR MESSAGES Error Messages appear on the LCD when the memory is full or when there is a problem with the SD card. ERROR MESSAGES Cause Memory (either internal memory or SD card) is full. The SD card memory isn’t enough to hold the files saved in the internal memory . Only part of the files in the internal memory is transferred. The camer[...]

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    61 TROUBLESHOOTING En TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSE Batteries are not installed correctly . Batteries are flat or weak. Battery door is not closed properly . T o prevent accidentally powering on the camera, it is designed to power on with a set delay . In cold weather , battery power level might temporarily fall, thereby affecting camera performan[...]

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    62 TROUBLESHOOTING En POSSIBLE CAUSE Configuration and settings of computer and printer need to be adjusted. Subject is too close. The flash is not needed. Lighting condition is too bright. The subject is too far away for the flash to be effective. Flash is not on. The subject is in front of a bright light. Lighting condition is too dark. There was[...]

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    63 TROUBLESHOOTING En POSSIBLE CAUSE Are the fresh batteries newly purchased? Are the battery contacts dirty? Subject or camera moved as the picture was taken. The focus was not locked beforetaking the picture. Check that the Marco mode is not selected. The lens is dirty . The subject is not located at the center of the focus mark when composing th[...]

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    64 TROUBLESHOOTING En POSSIBLE CAUSE Camera is not set in picture/video clip taking mode. Power is off. Camera is in Auto Power off Mode. The remaining battery power is low . Camera is connected to a computer . The SD card is locked or write- protected. The SD card cannot be recognized. Viewfinder is dirty . Something was blocking the lens when tak[...]

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    65 En GETTING HELP POSSIBLE CAUSE Protective plastic film is still in place on the camera. The LCD brightness level is set too low or the surrounding lighting condition is poor . The set LCD brightness level is too low . When using the camera in sunny conditions, the visibility of the LCD may seem dim. Protective plastic film is still in place on t[...]

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    66 En POSSIBLE CAUSE The USB port of computer is damaged. The USB cable is damaged. Computer cannot detect the newly installed driver The driver did not install successfully . The computer is not powered on. The Software is not installed on the computer . Software is not fully or correctly installed on the computer . The card may not be SD certifie[...]

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    67 En GETTING HELP T roubleshooting Section in this User’s Guide Please refer to the T roubleshooting section (page 61) first, as it contains some of the most common problems that users encounter . The section lists a number of possible quick-and-easy solutions, which might solve the problem, allowing you to continue enjoying your new Concord 3-M[...]

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    68 En CAMERA SPECIFICA TIONS CAMERA SPECIFICA TIONS Lens 7.25 - 21.7mm (equivalent to 38-1 14 mm in 35mm format), f/2.8 - f/4.7, 6 groups 6 elements all glass. Aperture 2 steps: f/2.8 and f/5.6 at wide zoom position Shutter Electronic, 4s – 1/1000s Optical Zoom 3x in 6 steps Digital Zoom 4x Focus Range Auto Focus from 60cm to infinity (23.6 in. t[...]

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    69 ENU Storage Capacity Output file format JPEG compression with EXIF 2.2 Optical Viewfinder Real image zoom finder with 70-90% coverage LCD 1.5” TFT LCD, 280(H) x 220(V), 61,600 Pixels CAMERA SPECIFICA TIONS Images Stored on 6MB memory (approx.): Image Quality Image Size 3MP 2MP 1.3MP VGA (2048 x 1536) (1600 x 1200) (1024 x 768) (640 x 480) Fine[...]

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    70 En Playback Zoom 2x, 4x (for 2048 x 1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960); 2x (for 640x480) Flash Mode Auto, Auto + RER, Flash ON and Flash off. Flash Range 0.6 to 2.6m (1.97 to 8.53ft) in Wide; 0.6 to 1.7m(1.97 to 5.58ft) in T ele@ISO100 0.6 to 3.5m (1.97 to 1 1.48ft) in Wide; 0.6 to 2.1m(1.97 to 6.89ft) in T ele@ISO200 User Interface All information and [...]

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    71 En SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the camera body: 1. Please use a soft, dry and dust-free 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. T o remove dirt or residue, moisten the cloth with le[...]

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    72 En SAFETY TIPS 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[...]

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    73 En repair or malfunction. • When using SD Memory Cards do not change the attributes (read-only , etc.) of the files (pictures (JPEG) or video clips (A VI) 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 [...]

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    74 TROUBLESHOOTING En REGULA TOR INFORMA TION FCC INFORMA TION FCC W ARNING: 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 aut[...]

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    Visit Concord on the Internet www .concord-camera.com Concord 3 Megapixel Digital Camera User’s Guide Copyright 2005 Concord Camera Corp. V ersion 1.1 515652-01 R 2[...]