User manual CONCORD DUO LCD

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 The Camera Overview of your Concord Eye-Q Duo LCD Camera ........................................7 Loading the Batteries ......................................................................................8 Turning the Camera On and Off ......................................................................9 LCD Menu Screens ........................................................................................10 LCD Status Messsages....................................................................................12 Turning the LCD On and Off ..........................................................................13 Camera Ready LED Status ..............................................................................13 Camera Memory ..............................................................................................14 Camera Mode Taking Images ................................................................................................16 Main Menu ......................................................................................................16 Mode Select ..............................................................................................17 Video Clips ............................................................................................17 Self-timer ................................................................................................18 Quality........................................................................................................19 Flash ..........................................................................................................20 WB (White Balance) ..................................................................................21 Brightness ................................................................................................22 Setup ........................................................................................................23 2X Digital Zoom ............................................................................................26 Review Mode 2X Enlargement ..............................................................................................27 Viewing Video Clips ......................................................................................27 Main Menu ....................................................................................................28 Delete ........................................................................................................28 Thumbnail..................................................................................................30 Brightness ................................................................................................30 Software Installation Installing the Camera Drivers and ArcSoft Applications ................................31 1. 2. 3. 4. 2 5. Transferring Photos to the Computer Connecting the Camera to the Computer ......................................................32 WDM/TWAIN Drivers (PC) ..........................................................................33 Mass Storage Mode (HDD) ......................................................................34 ArcSoft PhotoImpression ........................................................................36 6. Special Features PC Video Clips................................................................................................37 Web Camera ..................................................................................................38 TV Mode ........................................................................................................39 Interchangeable Face Plates ..........................................................................42 7. Camera Maintenance Cleaning the Eye-Q Duo LCD..........................................................................43 8. Tips and Troubleshooting ..............................................................................44 9. Getting Help ..................................................................................................48 10. Camera Specifications ....................................................................................49 11. 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 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. 4 VCCI INFORMATION This is a Class B product, to be used in a domestic environment, based on the Technical Requirement of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) from Information Technology Equipment. 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 LR6 AA batteries only. · Dispose of the batteries 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 press on the LCD or 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 LED is blinking or lit up; otherwise, the image may not get stored. 5 Camera Features · Stores up to 14 Fine, 33 Normal or 54 Economy mode photos with 7MB internal memory · Virtually unlimited storage using the removable MultiMediaCard (MMC). MMC memory cards sold separately at electronic or computer retailers. · 1.6" Color LCD · USB connection and cable · TV connection (NTSC and PAL) and cable · Built-in automatic flash · Focus free from 4 feet (1.2 meter) to infinity · 1280 x 960 pixel resolution (1.3 Mega Pixel) · TV On Screen Display (OSD) menu · 2X Digital Zoom · Video Clip Mode · Web Camera · Mass Storage · Self-timer · Interchangeable face plates · Tripod socket · Multi-language support 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 Duo LCD Camera FRONT/TOP 1. Shutter Button 2. Lug for Neck / Wrist Strap 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3. Viewfinder 4. Self-timer LED 5. Flash 6. Ir Filter and Lens 7. Interchangeable Face Plate BACK/BOTTOM 8. Power Button 9. Camera Ready LED 10. LCD 11. Cable Connection Panel 12. Tripod Socket 13. Mode Switch 14. Navigation Button 15. Menu Button 16. OK Button 17. LCD On/Off Button 18. Battery Door 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 12 18 7 Loading the Batteries The Concord Eye-Q Duo LCD uses 2 LR6 AA batteries. Loading the Batteries: 1. Locate the battery door on the bottom of the camera. 2. Slide the button on the battery door towards the center of the camera. (fig.1.1) 3. Lift the battery door to open. 4. Insert the batteries with the positive terminal toward the + sign, and the negative terminal toward the ­ sign. (fig.1.2) 5. Close the battery door. fig.1.1 fig.1.2 Note: Remove the batteries from the Concord Eye-Q Duo LCD if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time to prevent corrosion or battery leaks. Checking the Batteries The camera has a battery indicator that shows the current battery level. FULL Batteries are full and ready to use. LOW Batteries are low and need to be replaced soon. 8 Turning the Camera on and off When the camera is turned on, the camera ready LED on the back of the camera blinks and the LCD displays the default settings. T Turning the Camera on and off: 1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on. (fig.1.3) 2. The camera is ready for picture taking when the camera ready LED stops blinking. (fig.1.4) 3. To turn the camera off, press the Power button for a few seconds. fig.1.3 T fig.1.4 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 Status Messages Messages on the LCD indicate if the memory is full or if there is a problem with the memory. 1. MMC MEMORY IS INSUFFICIENT: If the file in the internal memory is larger than the available memory space in the MMC, the file will not be transferred and this message will appear. Please insert a MMC with sufficient memory or delete files. M M C M E M O RY I S INSUFFICIENT 2. MMC IS FULL: The MMC is full MMC FULL! 3. INTERNAL MEMORY IS FULL: The internal memory is full I N T E R N A L M E M O RY FULL 4. ERROR: The camera's internal memory or the MMC's memory may be corrupted. Please format the memory. (P.25) ERROR! 12 Turning the LCD On and Off By default, the LCD automatically turns on when the camera is powered on. Press to turn the LCD on or off. A FINE Using the Display ON/OFF Button: 1. Press once to turn the LCD icons off. 2. Press again to turn the LCD monitor off. 3. Press to turn the LCD on. 005/080 Camera Ready LED Status When the Camera Ready LED is: 1. Steady The camera is in capture mode. Please hold the camera steady during this time; otherwise, the image may come out blurry. (fig.1.5) T fig.1.5 2. Blinking The flash is recharging or the camera is in background storage mode. You may move the camera in this mode. (fig.1.5) Note: Do not open the battery door or turn the power off while the Camera Ready LED is steady or blinking; otherwise, the images or video clips in the camera may be damaged. 13 Camera Memory The Concord Eye-Q Duo LCD can store files in one of two ways using either the camera's 7MB internal memory or the removable MultiMediaCard (MMC). MMC memory cards are sold separately and can be purchased from major electronic or computer retailers. · When the MMC memory card is inserted, the images and video clips stored in the internal memory will be transferred automatically onto the memory card. LCD No Default Memory MMC Internal Memory (7MB) Note: If a MMC with insufficient memory is inserted, there will only be a partial transfer and the memory card will be filled. Please insert a memory card with sufficient memory, or delete images. Please refer to the Deleting Files section for instruction. (P. 28) The files that were not transferred will remain in the internal memory. 14 When the camera's internal memory or the MMC is full, you will need to delete images to continue to take pictures, or insert a new MMC memory card. Please refer to the Deleting Photos section for instructions. Note: there may be available storage space by using a lower photo quality setting. Refer to the QUALITY section to select a lower quality setting on P. 19. Using the MultiMediaCard Inserting the memory card: 1. Locate the battery door on the bottom of the camera. 2. Slide the button on the battery door towards the center of the camera and lift the door. 3. Insert the MMC as indicated by the arrow. (fig.1.6) 4. Close the battery door. fig.1.6 Note: For better performance, please use MMC memory cards with 16 MB of storage or higher. Note: If the internal memory or the MMC is corrupted, the LCD will read ERROR! The memory needs to be formatted. Please format all files to continue. (P.25) 15 2. Camera Mode Taking Images: 1. Set the camera to Camera Mode by moving the Mode Switch to . 2. Position the subject in the viewfinder OR the LCD. (fig.2.1) 3. Gently press the Shutter button (fig.2.2) and keep the camera still until the camera ready LED next to the viewfinder flashes. (fig.2.3) 4. When the image has been captured, the camera ready LED next to the viewfinder begins to blink. This indicates that the image is being processed. 5. A preview of the image will be displayed on the LCD for 2 seconds and the file counter number displayed in the LCD will be updated. fig.2.1 fig.2.2 fig.2.3 MAIN MENU 1. In Camera Mode, press MENU. 2. Press or to toggle between the options. 3. Press to view the sub-menu of the selected option. 4. If you would like to exit any menu, press until Main Menu is highlighted and press OK to return to the Main Menu. OR 5. Press MENU return to still image taking mode. MAIN MENU Mode Quality Flash WB 16 MODE MAIN MENU Mode Quality Flash WB MODE Vi d e o C l i p Self-timer Main Menu Off Taking Video Clips 1. When Video Clip is highlighted in the MODE menu, press . 2. Press the Shutter button to begin recording a continuous video clip. (fig.2.4) 3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording. (fig.2.5) OR 4. The camera will continue recording until the memory is almost full. 5. When the recording is completed, the camera will return to still image taking mode. fig.2.4 PR E SS SHUT T E R TO STO P fig.2.5 Note: The camera ready LED will blink rapidly when the camera is storing the video clip. Do not open the battery door or turn the camera off while the LED is blinking, otherwise the video clip may not be stored. Note: To exit video clip mode before recording, press MENU to return to still image taking mode. 17 MAIN MENU Mode Quality Flash WB MODE Vi d e o C l i p Self-timer Main Menu Off + Self-timer: 1. Highlight Self-timer in the MODE menu, press to switch to On. (fig.2.6) 2. Press MENU to return to Camera Mode. 3. Position the subject in the camera 4. Press the Shutter button. 5. The camera ready LED and the self-timer LED will blink for 10 seconds and then the image will be captured. MODE Vi d e o C l i p Self-timer Main Menu On fig.2.6 Note: The self-timer is automatically deactivated once the image is taken. To cancel Self-timer: 1. Highlight Self-timer in the MODE menu, press to switch to Off. (fig.2.7) 2. Press MENU to return to Camera Mode. FINE A 005/080 fig.2.7 18 QUALITY MAIN MENU Mode Quality Flash WB Fine Normal Economy Main Menu QUALITY 1. In the QUALITY menu, press or to toggle between Fine, Normal and Economy. 2. Press OK to select the quality mode and press MENU to return to Camera Mode. Fine JPEG ratio Images taken with 7MB of Memory (approx.) 5.5:1 14 Normal 12:1 33 Economy 24:1 54 Note: The selected option will be marked by ( · ). 19