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 unit to become more familiar with it and obtain the performance that will bring you continued enjoyment for many years. This manual has been written and formatted with such depth and detail so you can maximize the features of your camera, yet easily follow the instructions. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents.........................................................................................2 Important Information..................................................................................3 FCC Information ......................................................................................3 User Information.....................................................................................3 Precautions...................................................................................................4 Location of Controls.....................................................................................5 Front/Top.................................................................................................5 Bottom/Rear............................................................................................6 Display ....................................................................................................6 Getting Started.............................................................................................7 Loading the Battery................................................................................7 Turning the Camera On and Off .............................................................7 Checking the Battery ..............................................................................8 Setting the Time and Date .....................................................................8 Setting the Flash ...................................................................................11 Setting the Image Quality .....................................................................11 Taking Pictures ...........................................................................................12 Taking Pictures......................................................................................12 Using the Self-Timer..............................................................................14 Pictures Remaining ...............................................................................14 Auto Power Off......................................................................................15 Reviewing/Deleting Pictures .......................................................................16 Reviewing Pictures................................................................................16 Deleting Individual Pictures From Memory...........................................16 Deleting All Pictures From Memory ......................................................18 Computer Connection .................................................................................19 Installing the Eye-Q3X Camera Software ..............................................19 Connecting Your Camera to Your PC and Downloading Pictures.........19 Downloading Your Pictures Directly to Windows using the "My Camera" Device .............................................................................21 Troubleshooting Guide...............................................................................22 Care and Maintenance ...............................................................................24 Software Customer Care ............................................................................25 2 IMPORTANT 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: · This device may not cause harmful interference. · This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards for HOME OR OFFICE USE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. USER INFORMATION NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 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. This equipment generates, uses 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 on and off, 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. 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Be sure to observe the following precautions when using the camera: · Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display when operating a motor vehicle or while walking. · Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs. Always leave service to authorized repair facilities. · Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Never use when it is raining or snowing. · Should foreign matter or water get into the unit, immediately turn the power off and contact your local authorized service center. · Physical damage and malfunction of this unit can cause the image data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transferring them to a personal computer. · Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the unit may require the user to reset · Do not leave the camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight. · Disconnect the battery when camera is not used for long periods of time. · · · · Use 3V Lithium Battery (CR123A) only. Dispose of battery promptly and in a manner that complies with applicable laws. Do not place the camera in unstable locations, such as a sloping surface or unstable table where the camera may fall. Do not touch or press on the display or lens. 4 LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT/TOP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 10 9 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Flash Self-Timer LED Indicator Image Quality Button Flash/Infinity Focus Button Zoom In/Up (+) Button Zoom Out/Down (­) Button CAMERA/REVIEW/Power Button Shutter/OK Button Liquid Crystal Display Self Timer Button Lens 5 LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED) BOTTOM/REAR 12 13 14 15 12. Viewfinder Sharpness Adjustment Ring 13. Viewfinder DISPLAY 14. Battery Compartment 15. USB Port Connection (To PC) H A A G F E D B C 6 A. Flash Mode Indicators B. Pictures Remaining Indicator C. Mode Indicators D. Time/Date Indicator E. Battery Indicator F. Self-Timer Indicator G. Image Quality Indicator H. Focus Mode Indicator GETTING STARTED LOADING THE BATTERY Before taking pictures, insert a CR123A 3V lithium battery (supplied) into your camera's battery compartment, as follows: 1. Using your fingernail, open 1 the battery compartment. 2. Insert the 3V lithium battery 2­ into the battery compartment, + observing the polarity marks (+ / ­ ) as indicated in fig. 1. 3. Close the battery compartment. FIGURE 1 BATTERY PRECAUTIONS Follow these precautions when using a battery in your camera: 1. Use only the size and type of battery specified. 2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the battery. A reversed battery may cause damage to your camera. 3. If not using your camera for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage. TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF · To turn your camera on, press the CAMERA/REVIEW/Power button; the LCD screen will turn on. · To turn your camera off, press and hold the CAMERA/ REVIEW/Power button for 3 seconds; the LCD screen will turn blank. 7 + A ­ CAMERA REVIEW 1 FIGURE 2 GETTING STARTED (CONTINUED) CHECKING THE BATTERY The camera has a battery indicator that shows the current battery level, regardless of the mode the camera is in. FULL Battery has full power and is ready to use. LOW Battery has low power and will need to be replaced soon. EMPTY Battery has very little power and must be replaced. Do not attempt to use the camera once the "Empty" battery indicator appears in the display. Replace the battery immediately in this case. It is a good idea to always keep a spare battery together with your camera kit. SETTING THE TIME AND DATE 1 + A 2 2 REVIEW 1 + A ­ CAMERA 1 2 ­ CAMERA REVIEW Turn your camera on by pressing the CAMERA/REVIEW/Power button and make sure it is in the CAMERA mode (mode arrow will point to the word CAMERA). If it is not, press the CAMERA/REVIEW/ Power button again so the mode arrow points to the word CAMERA. Press and hold the Self-Timer button for 5 seconds to enter the Clock Set mode; the 12/24 hour setting will start blinking. Press the Zoom In/Up + or Zoom Out/Down ­ button to cycle between the 12 or 24 hour mode. 8 GETTING STARTED (CONTINUED) 3 2 2 + A 1 4 2 2 1 + A ­ CAMERA REVIEW ­ CAMERA REVIEW Press the Self-Timer button and the minutes will blink. Press the Zoom In/Up + or Zoom Out/Down ­ button to adjust the minute setting until the present minute appears. Press the Self-Timer button and the hours will blink. Press the Zoom In/Up + or Zoom Out/Down ­ button to adjust the hour setting until the present hour appears. Make sure to set the correct AM/PM setting when setting the hours. 5 2 2 1 + A 6 2 2 + A 1 ­ CAMERA REVIEW ­ CAMERA REVIEW Press the Self-Timer button and the date format will blink. Press the Zoom In/Up + or Zoom Out/Down ­ button to adjust the date format until the desired format appears. m/d/y is the standard format in the US. Press the Self-Timer button and the year will blink. Press the Zoom In/Up + or Zoom Out/Down ­ button to adjust the year setting until the present year appears. 9 GETTING STARTED (CONTINUED) 7 2 2 + A 1 8 + A 1 ­ CAMERA REVIEW ­ CAMERA REVIEW Press the Self-Timer button and the months will blink. Press the Zoom In/Up + or Zoom Out/Down ­ button to set the present month. Repeat this procedure to set the present day. Press the Self-Timer button and the time and date will be set. Your camera will return to the Camera mode. NOTES: · Your camera must be in the Camera mode (arrow pointing at the word CAMERA) to set the time and date. · After entering the Clock Set mode, a button must be pressed within 30 seconds, or the unit will revert back to the Camera mode. · While setting, press and hold the Zoom In/Up + and/or Zoom Out/Down ­ buttons for faster setting. This is useful when setting the hours and minutes. · When setting the day, your camera will automatically know how many days are in the selected month and cycle back to 1 when it has been reached. For example, if the month set is July and you try to increase the day past 31, the day will cycle back to 1. 10 GETTING STARTED (CONTINUED) SETTING THE FLASH Your camera is equipped with an automatic sensor flash, which eliminates the need of turning it on or off depending on light conditions. The flash range is approximately 18 inches to 6 feet (50cm to 2m). The shooting range is approximately 18 inches to infinity (50cm to infinity). The flash is programmed for 3 different settings, as follows: A AUTO FLASH Flash fires automatically, as needed. FLASH OFF Flash is off. FLASH OFF / INFINITY FOCUS Flash off, camera set to infinity focus. Flash Off is a great feature that allows you to utilize only existing light, such as a sunset. This feature is also called "museum mode", as many museums do not allow flash photography inside their premises. SETTING THE IMAGE QUALITY The higher the image quality, the larger the file size, thus reducing the number of pictures you will be able to store into the camera's internal memory. Select from the 3 Image Quality Settings: : Standard Quality photo saved at high compression, and at 640 x 480 resol ...