CONCORD Eye-Q Duo 2000 User manual

Duo
CONCORD
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User’s Guide
User’s Guide

ENGLISH ..................................................................................................1
FRANÇAIS ..............................................................................................30
DEUTSCH ..............................................................................................59
ESPAÑOL ..............................................................................................88
ITALIANO ..............................................................................................117
CONTENTS
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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 and to
obtain the performance that will bring you
continued enjoyment for many years.
This manual has been written and formatted with
such depth and detail so you can maximize the
features of your camera, yet easily follow the
instructions.
ENGLISH
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
Important Information .................................................................................... 3
Features .......................................................................................................... 5
System Requirements ..................................................................................... 5
2. The Camera
Overview ......................................................................................................... 6
Loading the batteries ..................................................................................... 7
Turning the camera on and off ...................................................................... 8
Camera Settings ............................................................................................. 9
3. Taking Pictures
Photo Quality settings ...................................................................................10
Flash ...............................................................................................................11
Taking photos ................................................................................................12
Camera memory .............................................................................................13
Using the MMC ……………................................................................……............ 14
Deleting Photos .............................................................................................15
Self-timer ........................................................................................................16
4. Transferring photos
Transferring photos to the computer ............................................................17
Connecting the camera to the computer ...................................................... 18
Retreiving pictures from the camera .............................................................19
5. Special Features
Streaming Video ............................................................................................20
Web Camera ...................................................................................................21
TV Mode ........................................................................................................22
6. Camera maintenance
Cleaning the Eye-Q™ Duo ............................................................................ 23
7. Tips and troubleshooting ..............................................................................24
8. Getting Help .................................................................................................. 27
9. Camera Specifications ................................................................................... 28
10. Warranty Information .....................................................................................29
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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.
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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 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 service to authorized repair facilities.
•Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get
wet. Never use 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 a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight.
•Remove the battery when camera is not used for long periods of time.
•Use AA 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 Status LCD Display or lens.
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Features
•Stores up to 13 photos in Economy mode.
•Virtually unlimited storage using the removable MultiMedia Card
(MMC). Cards available separately.
•Status LCD.
•USB connection and cable.
•TV connection and cable (NTSC and PAL).
•Built-in automatic flash.
•Focus free from 3 feet (1 meter) to infinity.
•640 x 480 pixel resolution.
•1MB internal memory.
•Self-timer.
•Interchangeable face plates.
•Tripod socket.
System requirements
•VGA monitor, 256 color (1024 x 768 16 bit color recommended).
•Microsoft® Windows® ME, Windows® 98 or Windows® 2000.
•175 MB free hard disk space.
•32 MB RAM.
•CD-ROM drive.
•Mouse.
•USB port (USB does not work with some versions of
Windows® 95 or NT).
•IBM® PC/AT® or compatible, 200 Mhz or higher.
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The Camera
Overview of your Concord Eye-Q™ Duo Camera
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A. Self-timer
B. Flash
C. Memory Usage
D. Photo Quality
E. TV Mode
F. D elete
G. Photo Counter
H. Battery
I. Live Mode
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1. Shutter Button
2. Lug for Neck / Wrist Strap
3. Viewfinder
4. Self-timer LED
5. Flash
6. Ir Filter and Lens
7. Interchangeable Face Plate
8. Camera Ready LED
9. Cable Connection Panel
10. Menu Button
11. Tripod Socket
12. Power Button
13. Status LCD
14. Select Button
15. Battery Door
BACK
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Loading the Batteries
The Concord Eye-Q ™ Duo uses 2 alkaline AA batteries.
Loading the batteries:
1. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the
camera.
2. Slide the button on the battery cover toward
the center of the camera. (fig.1)
3. Lift the cover to open.
4. Insert the batteries with the positive terminal
toward the + sign, and the negative terminal
toward the – sign. (fig.1.1)
5. Close the cover.
Note: Remove the batteries from the Concord Eye-Q™ Duo 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.
Do not attempt to use the camera once the "Empty" battery
indicator appears in the display. Replace the batteries immediately.
FULL
Battery has full
power and is
ready to use.
LOW
Battery has low
power and will
need to be
replaced soon.
EMPTY
Battery has very
little power and
must be replaced.
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Turning the camera on and off
To extend battery life, the camera automatically powers off after 30
seconds of inactivity. When the camera is turned on, the camera
ready LED on the back of the camera blinks and the Status LCD
panel displays the current settings.
Turning the camera on and off:
1. Press the Power button. (fig.2)
2. The camera is ready for picture taking when
the camera ready LED stops blinking and the
icons appear on the Status LCD. (fig.2.1)
3. To turn the camera off, press the Power
button.
Status LCD Messages
The photo counter display on the Status LCD shows the number of
pictures captured. The photo counter display is also used to relay
the camera status.
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The camera is busy processing a
command or photo.
The camera is in feature setting mode.
The camera is connected to a PC.
The camera is taking a picture.
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