Table of Contents 1. Important Information ..........................................................................................2 Precautions ............................................................................................................3 Product overview ..................................................................................................4 Important battery information ..............................................................................5 Getting started ......................................................................................................6 Minimum system requirement ..............................................................................6 Eye-Q Easy package contents................................................................................6 Learning the LCD display ......................................................................................7 Warning Signal ......................................................................................................7 Loading the batteries ............................................................................................8 Turning the camera on/off ....................................................................................9 The battery level....................................................................................................9 Taking Pictures ....................................................................................................10 Setting the Photo Quality and Changing Modes ................................................10 Taking a picture with flash....................................................................................11 Taking a movie clip ..............................................................................................12 Using the Self-timer ............................................................................................12 Deleting pictures and video ................................................................................13 Installing the drivers and software ....................................................................14 Installing the software ........................................................................................14 Installing the Camera driver ­ Concord Eye-Q Easy ............................................14 Uploading your pictures to your PC ....................................................................15 Working with your pictures..................................................................................15 Uploading your video clips to your PC ..............................................................16 Using the camera as a web cam ........................................................................16 Uninstalling the software on a Windows PC ......................................................17 Uninstalling the driver on a Windows PC............................................................17 Cleaning and maintenance ..................................................................................18 Places to Avoid ....................................................................................................18 Storing the camera ..............................................................................................19 Cleaning your Camera ..........................................................................................19 When traveling overseas......................................................................................19 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................20 Getting Help ........................................................................................................22 Warranty Information ..........................................................................................23 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FCC Statement This device complies with 15 the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (i) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (ii) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. The equipment generates, use, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures : · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your warranty. For customers in Canada: CAUTION This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 2 PRECAUTIONS Test Shots Always take a test photograph to check that the camera is functioning normally. The liability for any incidental losses ( such as the cost of photography or the loss of income from photography ) incurred as a result of fault with this product cannot be accepted. Notes on Copyright Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner unless intended only for personal use. Note that some restrictions apply to photographing stage performances, entertainment and exhibits, even when intended purely for personal use. Users are also asked to note that the transfer of memory cards containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws. Liquid Crystal If the LCD monitor or LCD panel is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor or panel. If any of the following situations arise, take the action indicated. · If the liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin wipe the area with a cloth and then thoroughly wash with water and soap. · If the liquid crystal gets into your eyes flush the eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance. · If liquid crystal is swallowed flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical assistance. Notes on Electrical Interference If the camera is used in hospital or aircrafts, please note that it may cause interference with other equipment in the hospital or aircraft. For details, please check with the applicable regulation in that area. 3 1. Product overview FRONT 1 2 3 1. Shutter button 2. Flash unit 3. Viewfinder 4. Lens 5. USB connector port 5 4 1 BACK 1. Green LED (On/Ready) 2. Red LED (Low light/Busy) 3. Status LCD 4. Flash On/Off button 5. Delete button 6. Power/Select button 7. Tripod mount 8. Battery door 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 4 Important battery information The Eye-Q Easy camera uses a type of memory that continually draws power to retain the pictures in the camera's internal memory even if the camera is powered off. If the battery power is depleted and you have not transferred your images to the computer, you will lose them. It is strongly recommended that you transfer your images to the computer promptly and then remove the batteries to extend their life. If you have not transferred your pictures to your computer and you receive a battery low warning, connect your camera to the computer via USB. While connected to the PC you can change the batteries and transfer the images. Always use fresh batteries to optimize the performance of your camera. 5 Getting started Congratulations on your purchase of the Concord Eye-Q Easy digital camera. This camera features 8 MB of internal memory allowing you to store still images or short 30 second movie clips in the camera. Please read this manual before operating the camera to become more familiar with the features of this versatile digital camera. Minimum system requirement · Windows 98 Second Edition, 2000 Professional, ME or XP · Pentium 233MHz or higher · 32MB of Ram or higher · USB port · 200 MB of free hard disk space Eye-Q Easy package contents 1. Eye-Q Easy camera 2. 2 AA Alkaline batteries 3. USB cable 4. Wrist strap 5. User's guide (also on the CD) 6. Software CD 6 Learning the LCD display By default, the 3 digit LCD screen displays the number of images taken. It is also used in conjunction with the Power / Select button and Shutter button to access and display the Eye-Q Easy settings. Normal compression mode High compression mode Self-timer mode Video mode No compression mode Warning Signal Low battery warning When your camera has full power, the Battery indicator on the LCD display will be fully illuminated. When the power is low, the empty battery icon will flash with 5 beep sounds and then the camera will shut down automatically. This indicates that the batteries are weak and need to be replaced. The pictures will remain in the camera's memory for approximately 2 days after the camera automatically powers off. Please transfer your images to the computer promptly and replace the batteries before taking more pictures. Full memory warning When your camera's memory is full, the image counter mode icon (still picture or video) on the LCD will flash together. If only the image counter flashes, the memory is almost full. Note: Be sure to upload all images to your computer before changing the batteries. All images will be lost if there is insufficient battery power inside the camera. Note: The counter in each mode will show the number of pictures captured. To see the number of remaining pictures, hold the power button down for 1 second. 7 Loading the batteries 2 AA alkaline batteries are included with your camera. 1. Make sure your camera is off. 2. Open the battery door as shown. 3. Insert the batteries with the positive terminal toward the + sign, and the negative terminal toward the - sign. 4. Close the battery door. Important battery information It is strongly recommended that you use fresh batteries to optimize the performance of your camera. You may use alkaline batteries. To extend the battery life, remove the batteries from the camera when it is not in use. Remember to transfer your pictures to your computer first or you will lose them. Note: · Do not use different types of batteries together. · Soiling, such as fingerprints on the battery terminals, can significantly reduce the battery life. · Do not use new and used batteries together. · Do not use rechargeable batteries. · Different brands of batteries will yield different results. · The battery life of alkaline batteries may be shortened when exposed to temperatures of 10_C or below. · Always turn the camera off when replacing the batteries. If the camera is left on, the camera setting may revert to the default setting. · After 30 seconds of inactivity the camera will switch to standby mode automatically. The LCD will not be illuminated and all images will be stored in the camera's memory. 8 Turning the camera on/off After inserting the batteries, the camera will automatically power on. The camera is ready for picture taking when the red Busy LED on the back of the camera turns off and the green Ready LED is illuminated. To turn the camera on, press the Power/Select button. The camera will emit two beeps. The camera is ready for picture taking when the red Busy LED on the back of the camera turns off and the green Ready LED is illuminated. To turn the camera off, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds. To extend battery life the camera is equipped with an automatic shut off that is triggered after 30 seconds of inactivity. The battery level It is important to check the battery level before operating the camera. As the batteries lose power, the empty battery icon will flash with 5 beep sounds and then the camera will shut down automatically. This indicates that the batteries are weak and need to be replaced. Pictures in the camera's memory can be retained for approximately 2 days after the camera automatically shut down. Please transfer your images to the computer promptly and replace the batteries before taking more pictures. You will lose your pictures if the battery is depleted or empty. 1. Download your images to the PC ...