Concord Camera 3103 User manual

INDEX
Getting Started............................................................................ 1
Contents of Package ........................................................................... 1
System Requirements ......................................................................... 1
General Precautions ............................................................................ 2
FCC Compliance and Advisory ............................................................ 2
Camera Nomenclature ......................................................................... 3
Accessory Set-up ................................................................................ 4
Preparing to Take Pictures ......................................................... 6
Battery Installation................................................................................ 6
Turning Camera ON and OFF .............................................................. 8
Date and Time Set-Up ......................................................................... 9
Beep Sound Set-Up .......................................................................... 11
Power Save Settings ......................................................................... 12
Quick View Setting............................................................................. 13
TV Out Signal Set-Up ........................................................................ 14
Language Set-Up ............................................................................... 15
Using a Memory Card ........................................................................ 17
Camera Working Mode...................................................................... 18

Taking Pictures ......................................................................... 19
Previewing a Picture before it is taken............................................... 19
Taking a picture .................................................................................. 20
Adjusting the Exposure ..................................................................... 22
Setting the White Balance ................................................................. 23
Changing the Picture Resolution and Quality (Compression) ........... 24
Setting the Flash ................................................................................ 25
Using Digital Zoom ............................................................................ 26
Continuous Shutter Mode .................................................................. 27
Setting the Self-Timer...............
.. ....................................................... 28
Recording Video images ................................................................... 29
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode...................................... 30
Reviewing Your Pictures and Videos ....................................... 31
Viewing Pictures ................................................................................ 31
Viewing Thumbnail Pictures............................................................... 31
Zooming the Displayed Image .......................................................... 32
Deleting Pictures ............................................................................... 33
Protecting Pictures against Deletion ................................................. 35
Running a Slide Show........................................................................ 37

Copying Flash Memory Images to a Memory Card ........................... 38
Formatting the Memory Card or Internal memory ............................. 39
Setting Your Camera for Printing ............................................. 40
Folders and Files ............................................................................... 40
DPOF Print Settings .......................................................................... 41
PRINT Image Matching ..................................................................... 43
Installing the Driver & Software............................................... 44
Installing the Driver........................................................................... 44
Installing the Software...................................................................... 45
Using MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE ............................................................. 47
Connecting your Camera ......................................................... 48
Viewing Images on a TV Set............................................................. 48
Downloading Images to a Computer.............................................. 48
About the memory storage you are using in this camera............ 51
Indicator Lamp Reference................................................................. 52
Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 53
Specifications .................................................................................... 55

Getting Started
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Getting Started
Contents of Package
All of the items shown below are included with your camera.
Camera USB cable Video cable Strap
Quick Start
User's Guide CD-ROM Alkaline batteries
(2 AA-size batteries)
System Requirements
For Windows
PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 166MHz
Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP
Minimum 32MB RAM
USB Port
CD-ROM drive
For Macintosh
Mac Power PC or higher
Mac OS 9.0 - 10.0
Minimum 32MB RAM
USB Port
CD-ROM drive
800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor
* Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Guide
Pouch

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General Precautions
·Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any way.
High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed. The
maintenance and repairs should be carried out by authorized service providers.
·Do not fire the flash near eyes, human or animal. It may cause eye damage
especially for children.
·Do not use this camera with wet hands. Keep the camera away from water and other
liquids. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric shock. Never use this camera
in the rain or snow.
·For safety reasons, please keep this camera and accessories out of reach of children
or animals to prevent accidents.
·If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the camera, immediately turn
the power off and unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet. Take it to your
nearest service center for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.
FCC Compliance and Advisory
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: 1.) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B peripheral,
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 communication.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause a 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 to a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
·Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Camera Nomenclature
Front
Self-timer lamp
Flash Viewfinder
Microphone
Lens
Back
Viewfinder
LED indicator
/ Zoom In / Up button
/ Continuous shutter / Right button
Battery cover
/ Zoom Out / Down button
LCD Monitor screen
Power button
/ /Stop button
/ Self-timer / Left button
/ / Flash / / Play / / Pause button
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded interface
cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or
accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product, they must be
used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation.
Exposure sensor
Mode dial
Shutter button
button
Speaker
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

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Side
USB port
Video out terminal
DC IN terminal
Top
Shutter button
Mode dial
Accessory Set-up
Attaching the Wrist Strap
·Follow the illustration to attach the wrist strap.
Note: When carrying the camera by the strap, please don’t swing the
camera on the strap.

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Using the Soft Case
·Keep the camera in its soft case while it is not in use.
·Be sure to insert the camera into the case, with the monitor screen facing
down.

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Preparing to Take Pictures
Battery Installation
There are two ways to supply power to the camera. You can use
batteries (AA Alkaline or CR-V3), or alternatively, you can use an
AC adapter (DC3.3V/2.5A).
If using Batteries,
1. Open the battery cover by pushing and sliding it to the side.
2. Check inscription on battery chamber for correct negative/
positive installation.
3. Install 2-AA alkaline batteries.

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4. Close the battery cover.
Upon power up, the LCD monitor on the back of the
camera shows the battery power status.
Battery
Capacity
Monitor
Screen
High Low
NOTE:
·Never use manganese batteries, as they cannot
supply sufficient power to support the camera’s
operations.
·Replace all the batteries at the same time to ensure
aproperly working camera; never mix old and new
batteries.
·Remove the batteries from the camera if you do not
plan on using the camera for more than two weeks.
·It is normal that the temperature of the camera body
rises after extended use.
·It is suggested to use an AC adaptor for extended
camera use.
Low Battery Indicator

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If using the AC Adaptor
Plug the adaptor into the DC-In jack (DC-IN 3.3V).
Please make sure that you use an AC adaptor with the
correct specification for the camera (DC3.3V/2.5A).
NOTE:
·Please be sure to turn off the power before connecting
or disconnecting the adaptor.
·The camera automatically switches over to AC
adaptor powered operation whenever the AC adaptor
is plugged into the camera.
·It is recommend to use the AC adaptor to power the
camera whenever connected to a computer.
Turning the Camera ON and OFF
1. Turn the Mode dial to Auto mode ( ).
2. Press the Power button to turn the camera on and off.
NOTE:
·It takes about 2 seconds to power on the camera.
·When powering on the camera while in the
Auto/Manual/Video mode, the date and time will be
displayed on the lower right hand corner of the LCD
screen for one second each.

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Date and Time Set-Up
1. You may set the date and time while in any mode.
( )
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Press the RIGHT button ( )until the SETUP MENU
()appears.

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4. Press the SET button to adjust the DATE & TIME.
5. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) buttons to change the
6. Press the Set button to confirm your selection and move to the
next date or time value.
Use UP/DOWN button to change the display of date.
A. YY/MM/DD
B. MM/DD/YY
C. DD/MM/YY
date or time.

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Beep Sound Set-Up
You may turn on/off the beep sound while in any mode.
( )
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Press the RIGHT button ( )until the SETUP MENU
3. Press the DOWN button ( )to scroll to BEEP.
4. Press the SET button to enter the BEEP menu.
5. Press the UP/DOWN ( /) buttons to set the
6. Press the SET button to confirm your setting.
Note: The default setting is “On”.
()appears.
beep sound.

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Power Save Settings
You may perform power save settings while in any Mode.
()
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Then press the RIGHT button until the SETUP MENU ( )
appears.
3. Press the DOWN button ( ) to POWER SAVE.
4. Press the SET button to enter the POWER SAVE menu.
5. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the setting.
6. Press SET again to confirm your setting.
Note: The default setting is “1 minute”.
1 minute:The LCD screen on this camera will automatically turn off if there
is no activity for one minute. Pressing any button will illuminate
the LCD.

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Note:
If the camera is inactive for an additional minute, the camera will
automatically power off. Press the POWER button to turn the
camera back on.
3 minutes:The LCD screen on this camera will automatically turn off if there
is no activity for three minutes. Pressing any button will illuminate
the LCD.
Note:
If the camera is inactive for an additional minute, the camera will
automatically power off. Press the POWER button to turn the
camera back on.
Off: This camera will not perform the power saving function.
Quick View Setting
You can view the picture immediately on the LCD screen right after it is taken.
The Quick View Setting is available in all Modes.
()
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Then press the RIGHT button ( )until the SETUP
3. Press the DOWN button ( )toreach the QUICK VIEW
MENU appears.
menu.

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4. Press the SET button to enter the QUICK VIEW menu.
5. Use the UP/DOWN button ( /) to toggle
between ON/OFF.
6. Press SET to confirm your selection.
TV Out Signal Set-Up
This camera can connect directly to a TV set. Please refer to “Viewing
images on a TV set” on Page 44. It allows you to use the TV screen as your
camera's LCD screen when shooting or replaying images.
The Video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to accommodate
different signal systems. The default setting will vary between regions.
NTSC: U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc.
PAL::Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), etc.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Press the RIGHT button ( )until the SETUP MENU
appears.

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3. Press the DOWN button ( ) to TV Out.
4. Press the SET button to enter the TV Out selection.
Language Set-Up
Use this feature to select the language for the LCD screen.
You may perform the language setting in any Mode.
( )
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Press the RIGHT button ( )until the SETUP
5. Use the UP/DOWN buttons (
toggle between NTSC and PAL.
/) to
6. Press SET to confirm your selection.
MENU appears.

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3. Press the DOWN button ( ) to reach the LANGUAGE
menu..
5. Use the UP/DOWN ( /) buttons to toggle
among the different options.
4. Press the SET button to enter the LANGUAGE selection.
6. Press SET to confirm your selection.