Concord Camera Eye-Q Mini User manual

Table of Contents
Important Information............................................................................2
Precautions ............................................................................................3
1. Product Overview ............................................................................4
Getting started..................................................................................5
Minimum System Requirements ..................................................5
Camera features ..........................................................................5
Package Contents ........................................................................5
Important battery information..........................................................6
Turning the camera on and off and learning the LCD display ........7
Selecting the power supply..............................................................9
Inserting the batteries ......................................................................9
2. Taking pictures................................................................................10
Changing the resolution ..................................................................11
Self-timer ....................................................................................11
Video Clips ..................................................................................11
Delete Funtion ................................................................................12
3. Installing the Drivers and Software................................................13
Transferring pictures to your PC ....................................................14
Application Software ......................................................................15
4. Cleaning and maintenance..............................................................17
Places to Avoid ..............................................................................17
Storing the camera..........................................................................18
Cleaning your Camera ....................................................................18
When traveling overseas ................................................................18
5. Troubleshooting ..............................................................................19
6. Getting Help ....................................................................................21
7. Warranty Information......................................................................22
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (i) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (ii) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
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.
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PRECAUTIONS
Test Shots
Always take a test photograph to check that the camera is functioning
normally. The liability for any incidental losses (such as the cost of
photography or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of
fault with this product cannot be accepted.
Notes on Copyright
Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be used in ways that
infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner unless intended only
for personal use. Note that some restrictions apply to photographing stage
performances, entertainment and exhibits, even when intended purely for
personal use. Users are also asked to note that the transfer of memory cards
containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible
within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws.
Liquid Crystal
If the LCD monitor or LCD panel is damaged, take particular care with the
liquid crystal in the monitor or panel. If any of the following situations arise,
take the action indicated.
•If the liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin wipe the area with a
cloth and then thoroughly wash with water and soap.
•If the liquid crystal gets into your eyes flush the eye with clean water for at
least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.
•If liquid crystal is swallowed, flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink
large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical assistance.
Notes on Electrical Interference
If the camera is used in hospital or aircrafts, please note that it may cause
interference with other equipment in the hospital or aircraft.
For details, please check with the applicable regulation in that area.
Trademark Information
MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation
registered in the USA and other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term
referring to the Microsoft Windows Operation System. Other company or product
names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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1. Shutter Button
2. Viewfinder
3. USB plug-in
4. Lens
5. Viewfinder
6. Battery Compartment
7. LCD display
8. Mode button
1. Product overview
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Getting started
Congratulations on your purchase of the Concord Eye-Q Mini digital
camera. This camera features 8 MB of internal SD RAM memory
allowing you to store still images or short video clips in the camera.
Please read this manual before operating the camera to become more
familiar with the features of this versatile digital camera.
Minimum system requirement
•Microsoft Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP
•Pentium 200 MHz (or equivalent) processor or higher
•32 MB of RAM or higher (64 MB recommended)
•Video card with 2 MB of RAM for minimum 16 bit (high color) display
•CD-ROM
•USB Port
Camera Features
•Capable of recording images at VGA resolution
•Auto exposure
•Focus Free
•8MB internal memory
•USB connection
•Web Camera Functionality
•Video Clip Functionality
Package Contents:
•USB cable
•2x AAA batteries
•CD software
•Neck-strap
•Web-stand
•User Manual
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Important battery information
The Eye-Q Mini camera uses a type of memory that continually draws
power to retain the pictures in the camera’s internal memory even if
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 to
the computer promptly and then remove the batteries to extend their
life.
If you have not transferred your pictures to your computer and your
batteries are low, immediately connect your camera to the computer
via USB. 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 to optimize the performance of your
camera.
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Turning the camera on and off and learning the LCD display
Turning the camera on and off and learning the LCD display
Turn the camera on by pressing the Mode button located on the back
of the camera. Press the Mode Button to cycle through the various
Feature Modes.
Still Capture Mode
The LCD will display the number of images stored in the
camera’s memory. You are ready to take pictures when a
number appears in the LCD.
Video Clips
Video Clip mode is represented by Ct in the LCD. Ct stands
for continuous capture.
Self-timer
The self-timer mode is represented by St in the LCD.
Clear Last Image
The Eye-Q Mini has the ability to delete all images or to
just delete the last image capured. CL in the LCD indicates
clear last or delete last image.
Clear All Images
CA in the LCD indicates clear all or delete all images. You
may also select to delete just the last image taken.
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High Resolution Mode
Your camera can capture VGA (640 x 480) images. Hr in
the LCD represents the high resolution mode
Low Resolution Mode
VGA images are compressed 4:1 in the low resolution mode
which is represented by Lr in the LCD.
Memory Full
Aflashing CF in the LCD indicates that the camera’s internal
memory is full.
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Selecting the power supply
To extend the battery life, remove the batteries from the camera
when it is not in use. Remember to transfer your pictures to your
computer first or you will lose them.
Note:
•Do not use different types of batteries together.
•Soiling, such as fingerprints on the battery terminals, can
significantly reduce the 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 10°C or below.
•Always turn the camera off when replacing the batteries. If the
camera is left on, the camera’s settings may revert to the default
settings.
•You may lose images stored in the camera if the battery power is
insufficient.
Inserting the batteries
1. Open the Battery Compartment and insert 2 x AAA batteries. When
inserting the batteries, make sure that you follow the polarity
direction (+) (-), which is indicated in the battery compartment.
2. Press down on the battery cover to lock the battery door.
3. Please make sure you have downloaded all pictures before
replacing your batteries.
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2. Taking Pictures
Press the Mode button once to turn the camera on. When a number
appears in the LCD you are ready to take pictures by pressing the
shutter button. A beeping sound indicates that the image has been
captured and the number of pictures taken will be updated in the
LCD. You are now ready to take another shot.
If CF flashes in the LCD, there is insufficient memory in the camera to
take another picture. To capture additional pictures, you must
transfer or upload your images to the PC.
Note: It is strongly recommended that you transfer your images to
the computer promptly and then remove the batteries to extend
their life. If you have not transferred your pictures to your
computer and the batteries are running low, immediately connect
your camera to the computer via USB. 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.
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Changing the resolution
To change the resolution, press the Mode Button until the resolution
option is displayed in the LCD. The resolution is noted by HR for
high resolution and Lr for Low resolution. When the resolution you
would like to select appears in the LCD, press the shutter button to
confirm your choice. The camera will then enter the picture taking
mode. The camera can store up to 22 images in the High Resolution
mode and up to 99 images in the Low Resolution mode.
Self-timer
Press the Mode button until ‘St’ appears in the LCD. Press the
Shutter button to start a 10-second self-timer count down. The
camera will issue a series of short beeps followed by a long beep.
When the picture has been captured, the LCD will be updated.
Video Clips
Press the Mode Button until Ct appears in the LCD. Press and hold
the shutter button to record video clips. The camera will record
video clips as long as the shutter button is pressed or until the
memory is full. While the video is being recorded, the camera will
emit a series of beeps and the length of the video in seconds will
flash on the LCD. To stop recording, release the shutter button. The
frame counter on the LCD will increase by one.
Note: The camera is designed to record video clips regardless of
the lighting conditions. Pay special attention to the light
conditions while in this mode to optimize image quality.
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Delete Funtion
Press the Mode Button until either CA or CL appears in the LCD.
•CAstands for clear all and is used to delete all images.
•CLstands for clear last and is used to delete the last image.
When the mode you want appears in the LCD, press the Shutter
button. Depending on your selection, either CA or CL will flash in the
LCD. Press the Shutter button again to confirm your selection. The
frame counter on the LCD will be updated.
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3. Installing the Drivers and Software
Before beginning the installation, please note that the camera should
not be connected to your PC via the supplied USB cable.
Insert the CD into the CD-Rom drive. The Autorun screen will appear.
If it does not, click on setup.exe on the CD-ROM.
1. Select the driver and software to install by clicking on the boxes
to the left of the software options.
2. Select the language in the drop down menu.
3. Click on the install button to begin and then follow the on screen
instructions.
4. After rebooting your computer, you may connect the camera to
your PC to transfer images. Plug one end of the USB cable into
your camera and the other end into the USB port of you PC
(located either at the back your PC or in the front panel).
Exit
Setup
Start
Installation
Choose
Language
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Transferring pictures to your PC
1. Make sure that your camera is
securely connected to your PC.
2. Click on the Presto! ImageFolio Icon.
3. Click on Still Camera for the Camera Type and click the Select
Camera folder.
4. Scroll up or down to choose images to download or tick the All
Images box if all images are to be downloaded.
5. Click Transfer to download the pictures.
Transferring Video Clips
1. Using Presto! ImageFolio, choose the Movies folder.
2. Click Create AVI then choose the saving location.
3. Type the file name and then click on Save.
4. After OK is displayed in the status line, close the window.
Web Camera Mode
The Eye-Q Mini can be used as a web cam with different
videoconference and video capturing software available in the
market.
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Application Software
NewSoft Presto ! Mr. Photo v1.6
Presto! Mr. Photo stores and catalogs
all of your valued photos and videos.
You can sort them and their film
“rolls” by date and title, and search
by keyword, date or other im
age/video properties. Drag-and drop
photos to the Application Bar to
create photo masterpieces using
ready-made templates. Click the Slide Show icon to view all the
selected photos in a “roll” of film, or drag-and drop a photo/video to
the E-mail icon to send it to family and friend.
NewSoft Presto! Video Works v4.5
Presto! Video Works v4.5 is a
comprehensive video editing program
for MS Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP. It
enables you to manage and edit
video and sound on your computer
screen, or combine video and audio
fragments captured from a video
device such as a VCR, a laser disc
player, a camcorder, etc. You can also create new AVI files and write
to Digital Video Camcorder tape using the powerful functions
included in the software.
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NewSoft Presto ! Image Folio v4.2
Image Folio is a comprehensive
multimedia image-processing
program for Windows
95/98/ME/2000/XP or Windows NT
4.0. It enables you to process
photographs, graphics, and drawin
gs captured from scanners, VCRs,
laser discs, digital cameras, video
capture boxes, etc.
Note:
Click “Start” “Program” “Presto! Mr. Photo 1.6” / “Presto! Video
Works 4.5” / “Presto! Image Folio 4.2” “Mr. Photo User Manual” /
“ Video Works User Manual” / “Image Folio 4.2 User manual” to see
details of the operations.
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4. Cleaning and maintenance
Be sure to read this information to ensure that you use your camera
correctly.
Places to Avoid
Do not store or use the camera in the following places or locations:
•Very humid, dirty or dusty places.
•In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme increases in
temperature such as in a closed car during summer.
•Extremely cold places.
•Places subject to strong vibrations.
•Places affected by smoke or steam.
•Places subject to strong magnetic fields (such as near motors,
transformers or magnets.)
•Keep away from contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next
to rubber or vinyl products.
•Do not expose the camera to sand. In sandy locations such as
beaches or deserts, or in locations where there is wind borne
sand, ensure that the camera is not exposed to sand. This can
cause irreparable damage.
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Storing the camera
If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time,
remove the batteries before storing the camera.
Cleaning your Camera
Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens and LCD surface
and then wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth. If any soiling remains,
apply a small amount of lens cleaning liquid to a piece of lens
cleaning paper and wipe gently. Do not scratch hard objects against
the lens, LCD screen or viewfinder as these surfaces are easily
damaged. Clean the body of the camera with a soft dry cloth. Do
not use volatile substances such as thinners, benzine or insecticide
as these may react with the camera’s body and cause deformaties or
remove the coating.
When traveling overseas
Do not place your camera in the check-in baggage. Baggage handling
at airports may subject the camera to violent shocks and the camera
may be damaged internally even when no external damage is visible.
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SYMPTOM
All the images I
have taken do not
appear.
I cannot upload
images to the PC.
PROBLEM
Insufficient battery power.
The battery was removed
before the camera was
connected to the PC.
Connection failure.
SOLUTION
Upload all images to your PC
as soon as possible. Refer to
Battery Guidance section in
the User’s Manual.
To retain the images in the
camera’s memory while
changing the batteries, you
must first connect the
camera to a PC via the USB
cable. The USB will supply
power to the camera making
it safe to change the
batteries.
Check to make sure all cable
connections are secure.
5. Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems
continue, please contact your local customer support hot-line.
For Windows® User:
You have lost power to your CONCORD EYE-Q Mini by
either:
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