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. 1 Table of Contents Important Information ......................................................................................4 Camera Features ..............................................................................................6 System Requirements ......................................................................................6 1. The Camera Overview of your Concord Eye-Q Go LCD Camera ..........................................7 Loading the Battery ........................................................................................8 Turning the Camera On and Off ......................................................................9 LCD Menus Screens ........................................................................................10 LCD Messages ................................................................................................12 Turning the LCD On and Off ..........................................................................13 Camera Ready LED Status ..............................................................................13 Camera Memory ..............................................................................................14 Using the Memory Card ..................................................................................15 2. Camera Mode Taking Pictures................................................................................................16 Main Menu ......................................................................................................16 Mode Select ..............................................................................................17 Video Clips Mode ................................................................................17 Self-timer ..............................................................................................18 Image Quality ............................................................................................19 Slide Switch ..............................................................................................20 Flash ..........................................................................................................21 White Balance ..........................................................................................22 LCD Brightness ..........................................................................................23 Setup ........................................................................................................24 2X Digital Zoom ............................................................................................27 3. Review Mode 2X Enlargement ..............................................................................................28 Video Clip Playback ......................................................................................28 Main Menu ....................................................................................................29 Delete ........................................................................................................29 Thumbnail ..................................................................................................31 Brightness ..................................................................................................31 2 4. Transferring Files to the Computer Installing the Software ..................................................................................32 Connecting the Camera to the Computer ......................................................33 Disconnecting the Camera from the Computer ............................................33 Viewing files on your computer ....................................................................34 TWAIN/WDM Drivers ..................................................................................35 Mass Storage ............................................................................................36 For Windows ........................................................................................36 For Macintosh ......................................................................................37 Using PhotoImpression Software ..................................................................38 5. Special Features PC Video Clips................................................................................................39 Web Camera ..................................................................................................40 TV Mode ........................................................................................................41 6. Camera Maintenance Cleaning the Eye-Q Go LCD............................................................................43 7. Tips and Troubleshooting ..............................................................................44 8. Getting Help ..................................................................................................48 9. Camera Specifications ....................................................................................49 10. Warranty Information ....................................................................................52 3 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 cables 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. 4 VCCI INFORMATION This is a Class B product, to be used in a domestic environment, based on the Technical Requirements of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Please install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. PRECAUTIONS Be sure to observe the following precautions when using the camera: · Do not open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs. Always leave this service to authorized repair facilities. · Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Never use outdoors 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 camera may malfunction and require the user to reset the camera. · Do not leave the camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a closed vehicle or in direct sunlight. · Remove the battery when camera is not used for long periods of time. · Use CR123 lithium batteries only. · Dispose of the battery in a manner that complies with applicable laws. · Do not place the camera in unstable locations where the camera may fall and be damaged. · Do not touch or press on the lens. · Do not unplug the camera from the TV or computer while the camera is in operation, otherwise the memory may be corrupted. · Do not turn the power off or open the battery compartment when the camera ready LED is on or blinking, otherwise the image or video clip may not get stored. 5 Camera Features · Stores approximately 14 Fine, 33 Normal or 54 Economy mode images with 7MB internal memory · Virtually unlimited storage using the removable MultiMediaCard (MMC) or Secure Digital (SD). MMC/SD memory cards can be purchased separately at most computer or electronic retailers. · 1.6" Color LCD · 1280 x 960 pixel resolution (1.3 Mega Pixels) · Focus free from 0.65m to infinity · 2X Digital Zoom · Slide switch with Macro (Close-up photography), Indoor (Auto Flash) and Outdoor (No Flash) modes · Video Clip Mode · Self-timer · PC Video Clips (Windows only) · Web Camera (Windows only) · TV On Screen Display (OSD) menu · TV connection (NTSC and PAL) · USB connection and cable · Tripod socket · Multi-language menu System Requirements PC: · · · · · Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000 and XP IBM PC/AT or compatible, 200 Mhz or higher Minimum 32MB RAM (64MB recommended) USB Port 640 x 480 monitor, minimum 16 bit color (1024 x 768 24 bit color recommended) · 175MB free hard disk space · 56K or faster modem, ISDN, or LAN connection (for the Web Camera feature only) · CD-ROM drive Mac OS 9 or higher Macintosh Power PC or higher, Minimum 64MB of RAM USB Port 100MB of available Hard Disk Space Macintosh: · · · · 6 1. The Camera Overview of Your Concord Eye-Q Go LCD Camera FRONT/TOP 1 2 4 1. Shutter Button 2. Rotary Switch 3. Neck/Wrist Strap Mount 4. Viewfinder 5. Flash 6. Self-timer LED 7. Lens 8. Slide Switch 5 6 3 7 8 9. Camera Ready LED 10. LCD 11. USB/TV Out/Phone Ports (Optional) 12. Tripod Socket 13. Viewfinder 14. Navigation Button 15. Power Button 16. LCD On/Off Button 17. OK Button 18. Menu Button 19. Battery Door BACK/BOTTOM 13 9 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 7 Loading the Battery The Concord Eye-Q Go LCD uses one 3V (CR123) lithium battery. Loading the Battery: 1. Locate the battery door on the bottom of the camera. 2. Slide the battery door outwards, as indicated by the arrow and lift the battery door to open. (fig.1.1) 3. Insert the 3V (CR123) lithium battery with the positive terminal (+) toward the inside of the battery compartment. 4. Close the battery door, press down on it and slide it towards the center of the camera until it snaps into place. fig.1.1 fig.1.2 Note: Take extra care in opening or closing the battery door so as to prevent the battery from falling out. Checking the Battery The camera has a battery indicator that shows the current battery level. FULL Battery is full and ready for use. LOW Battery is low in power and it needs to be replaced soon. 8 Turning the Camera on and off To turn the camera on and off: 1. Press the On/Off button for a few seconds. The camera will beep when it is turned on. 2. To turn the camera off, press the On/Off button for a few seconds. fig.1.3 fig.1.4 Note: Please peel off the thin protective plastic film on the LCD before use. 9 LCD MENU SCREENS MODE Vi d e o C l i p Self-timer Main Menu Off QUALITY Fine Normal MAIN MENU Mode Quality Auto Economy Main Menu FLASH Flash Flash WB Flash Off Main Menu AW B Sunny Fluoresent Tu n g s t e n WB BRIGHTNESS Brightness MAIN MENU Brightness Setup Exit SETUP Ti m e o u t Driver TV Language 15S PC NTSC 15S 30S 60S 90S Non PC HDD NTSC PA L English Français Español Deutsch Italiano SETUP Default Format Main Menu 10 DELETE ONE THIS FILE DELETE Delete One Delete All Main Menu No Ye s DELETE ALL No MAIN MENU Delete Thumbnail Brightness Exit Ye s BRIGHTNESS Brightness 11 LCD Messages Message(s) will be ...