User's Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Overview ................................................................................................................................................2 Front/Top .........................................................................................................................................................2 Bottom/Back ....................................................................................................................................................2 LCD Icon ..........................................................................................................................................................2 Getting Started ....................................................................................................................................................3 Computer System Requirements .....................................................................................................................3 Camera Features ..............................................................................................................................................3 Important Information .......................................................................................................................................3 Loading the Batteries ......................................................................................................................................4 Turning the Camera On/Off .............................................................................................................................4 Taking Pictures ....................................................................................................................................................5 Basic Operation...............................................................................................................................................5 Taking Pictures in Self-Timer Mode ................................................................................................................5 Taking Pictures in Continuous Shot Mode ......................................................................................................5 Taking Pictures in LOW Resolution Mode ......................................................................................................6 Taking Video Clips ..............................................................................................................................................6 Setting PC Camera Frequency...........................................................................................................................7 Delete The Files ...................................................................................................................................................7 Deleting One ...................................................................................................................................................7 Deleting All ......................................................................................................................................................7 Memory Full Message .........................................................................................................................................7 Software Installation Guide ................................................................................................................................8 Introduction to the Supplied Software Applications .......................................................................................8 Installing the Camera Driver ..........................................................................................................................8 Installing the Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 ........................................................................................................10 Installing the Ulead Cool 360 .......................................................................................................................13 Installing the Adobe Reader 5.......................................................................................................................15 Connecting the Camera to the Computer ......................................................................................................17 Connect the Camera to a USB Port on the Computer ................................................................................. 17 Checking Connection of Your Camera ........................................................................................................17 Uninstalling Software ....................................................................................................................................17 Using the Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 ................................................................................................................18 Downloading the Files from the Camera to Your Computer ......................................................................... 18 Review/Edit Pictures .....................................................................................................................................19 Play Video Clips ............................................................................................................................................19 Create a Slide Show .....................................................................................................................................20 Use the Camera as a PC Camera ................................................................................................................20 Using the Ulead Cool 360 .................................................................................................................................22 Transforming a Series of Photos into a Panorama Picture ..........................................................................22 Viewing the Panorama Picture......................................................................................................................22 Hold Video Conference .....................................................................................................................................24 Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................................25 Getting Help .......................................................................................................................................................25 Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................26 Cleaning and Maintenance ...............................................................................................................................27 Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................28 Regulatory Information .....................................................................................................................................28 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1 2 4 3 5 Front/Top 1. Shutter Button 2. Viewfinder 3. Lens 4. USB Port 5. Buzzer Bottom/Back 6. Viewfinder Eyepiece 7. LCD Panel 8. Tripod Socket 9. Mode Button 10. Wrist Strap Holder 11. Battery Door 12. Battery Compartment 6 7 9 10 8 11 12 1 2 3 4 LCD Icon 1. AVI Video Mode 2. Low Resolution Mode 3. Continuous Shot Mode 5 6 7 8 4. Self Timer Mode 5. Battery Level 6. Frequency Option 7. Delete One/All Mode 8. Frame Number 2 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Congratulations on your purchase of your camera. This camera is featured with 2MB of internal SD RAM memory for storing still images and/or short video clips in the camera. Please read this manual before operating the camera to become familiar with the features of this versatile digital camera. Computer System Requirements 1) Compatible with Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP 2) Pentium II 166MHz or Pentium compatible processor 3) USB Port 4) 64MB RAM or higher 5) 200MB free hard disk space 6) CD-ROM drive 7) Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher 8) Standard mouse and keyboard 9) Modem and communication software for Internet connection Camera Features · Capable of recording images at VGA Resolution (640 x 480 pixels) or QVGA Resolution (320 x 240 pixels) · Auto exposure control · Auto white balance · Focus Free · 2MB internal memory · USB connection · Web Camera Functionality · Video Clip Functionality IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Concord Eye-Q VGA camera uses a type of memory that continually draws power to retain pictures and/or video clips in the camera s internal memory, even when 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 and/or video clips to the computer promptly, then remove the batteries to preserve power. If you have not transferred your pictures to your computer and your batteries are low, immediately connect your camera to the computer via a USB cable (included). While connected to the PC, you can change the batteries and transfer the images. If you attempt to change the batteries BEFORE connecting to the PC, you will lose all files stored in the camera! Always use fresh batteries and we strongly recommend you use NiMH rechargeable batteries (not included) to optimize the performance of your camera. 3 GETTING STARTED LOADING THE BATTERIES The camera uses two AAA batteries as power supply. 1. Slide open the battery cover. 2. Insert 2x AAA batteries according to the polarity directions ( + ) ( ­ ) indicated on the inner side of the battery door. 3. Shut the battery door. Extending the Power Supply To extend battery life, remove the batteries from the camera when it is not in use. Remember to transfer your pictures to your computer BEFORE removing batteries, otherwise you will lose them. Note: · Always transfer your pictures to your computer before replacing the batteries. · You may lose images stored in the camera if the battery power is insufficient. · Do not use different types of batteries together. · Soiling, such as fingerprints on the battery terminals, can significantly reduce battery life. · Do not use new and used batteries together. · Different brands of batteries will yield different results. · The battery life of alkaline batteries may be shortened when exposed to temperatures of 10ºC or below. Low Battery Indication When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the battery icon ( ) will blink, and a Beep sound can be heard. The camera will be turned off automatically soon after. At this stage, the batteries would be too weak to take a picture. Please connect the camera to your computer immediately so that you can transfer your pictures to your computer and replace the batteries. Do not replace batteries if the camera is not connected to the computer, otherwise the stored pictures would be lost! TURNING THE CAMERA ON/OFF 1. Press and hold the Mode button for about 3 seconds to turn the camera on. The LCD shows as below: · When the camera is powered on, a beep sound can be heard. 2. The camera will be automatically powered off after 30 seconds of inactivity. To turn the camera off manually, · If there is no any icon blinking on the LCD, press and hold the Mode button for about 3 seconds to turn the camera off. · If there is icon blinking on the LCD, press the Mode button repeatedly until none of the icons are blinking, then press and hold the Mode to turn the camera off. Note: When the camera is powered off, no indicator displays on the LCD. 4 TAKING PICTURES TAKING PICTURES BASIC OPERATION 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Frame the subject in the viewfinder. 3. Press the Shutter button to take the picture. · You will hear a beep when a picture is taken. · The frame number will increase by one frame on the LCD panel. For example, if it s the first time to power on the camera, the frame number will be changed from 00 to 01 after the first picture is taken. Note: To ensure a clear and sharp picture, hold your camera steady when pressing the Shutter button or mount the camera on a tripod. TAKING PICTURES IN SELF-TIMER MODE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn on the camera. Frame the subject in the viewfinder. Place the camera on a flat surface or tripod. Press the Mode button repeatedly until the Self-Timer Mode icon ( ) is blinking. Press the Shutter button. · The camera will take a picture automatically after 10 seconds. The Buzzer will beep slowly for about 7 seconds and then rapidly for about 3 seconds. · The Self-Timer will be deactivated once the picture is ta ...