CONCORD Eye-Q Duo 2000 Manuale utente

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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. Delete

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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Camera Settings

To select and set the various camera modes use the Menu and Select

buttons below the Status LCD on the back of the camera.

The Menu button allows you to enter the Feature Setting Mode. By

continually pressing the Menu button, the camera features that are

currently active are displayed one after the other. After you have

cycled through the features, the camera ready LED flashes and the

camera returns to normal operating mode. This also happens if there

is no activity for 5 seconds while in Feature Setting Mode.

When you find the feature you want, press the Select button to

toggle between settings. When the setting you desire appears on

the Status LCD, press the Menu button to scroll through the other

features or wait 5 seconds for the camera to return to picture taking

mode.

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Taking Pictures

Photos can be captured in one of three quality modes: Fine, Normal,

or Economy. These modes differ in photo file size and resolution. The

Normal quality setting is the default mode. The camera will always

power up in this mode. To change the quality setting, refer to the

Setting the Photo Quality Mode

below:

The mode is changed using the Menu and Select buttons.

Setting the Photo Quality Mode:

1. Turn the camera on. (fig.3)

2. Press the Menu button until the Photo

Quality menu indicated by the word NORM

is displayed. (fig.3.1)

3. Press the Select button to toggle between

the FINE, NORMAL and ECONOMY options.

4. Wait 5 seconds for the camera to return to

picture taking mode or scroll through the

options using the Menu button until a

number appears in the photo counter.

5. You are now ready to take pictures.

fig.3

fig.3.1

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Flash

The Concord Eye-Q™ Duo has two flash modes, Automatic Flash and

Flash Off. The current Flash setting is displayed in the upper left

hand corner of the Status LCD.

Flash Icon Present Automatic Flash The camera automatically

senses whether the flash is

needed.

Flash Icon is NOT Present Flash Off The flash does not function.

Setting the Flash Mode:

1. Press the Menu button until the Flash icon is activated.

2. Press the Select button to toggle between Automatic Flash and

Flash Off. The flash icon will blink to indicate Flash Off and

remains steady to indicate Automatic Flash.

3. Wait 5 seconds for the camera to return to picture taking mode or

scroll through the options using the Menu button until a number

appears in the photo counter.

4. Position your subject within the range of the flash which is 10 ft.

or less.

Note: The flash may need time to recharge between photos. While

it is charging, the Flash icon on the Status LCD flashes and the

camera ready LED blinks. When both stop blinking you are ready

to take another picture. If the battery is low, the flash will not

fire. Insert fresh batteries.

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Taking photos

The Normal quality setting is the default mode. The camera will

always power up in this mode. To change the quality setting, refer to

the

Setting the Photo Quality Mode

section.

Taking Photos:

1. Position the subject in the Viewfinder.

2. To ensure accurate focus, make sure that

the subject is at least three feet (one

meter) away.

3. Set the Flash mode to Automatic Flash or

Flash Off. For more information, see the

Setting the Flash section.

4. Gently press the Shutter button and keep

the camera still until the camera ready LED

next to the viewfinder flashes.

5. When the image has been captured, the

camera ready LED next to the viewfinder begins to flash. This

indicates that the photo is being processed.

6. The photo counter number displayed in the Status LCD is

updated.

Note: The MEM icon flashes when the memory is full. To take

additional images, delete photos from the camera’s internal

memory or MMC using the delete feature or insert an MMC with

available storage.

If the batteries are empty you will not be able to take pictures. See

Checking the battery section for details.

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Camera memory

The Concord Eye-Q™ Duo can store pictures in one of two ways

using either the camera’s internal memory or the removable Multi-

Media memory card, MMC. Once the MMC is inserted in the camera,

all images will be stored on it. Images that have been stored in the

camera’s internal memory will remain in the internal memory until

deleted.

When either the camera’s internal memory or the MMC is full, you will

need to delete images to continue to take pictures. Please refer to

the Deleting Photos section for instructions.

The memory is full when:

• The camera ready LED does not flash when the shutter button is

pressed as it does during normal picture processing.

• The Memory Usage icon MEM flashes on the Status LCD panel.

Note: When the memory usage icon MEM flashes, there may be

available storage space by using a lower picture quality setting.

Refer to Taking Pictures to select the picture quality settings.

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Memory Card

The Concord Eye-Q™Duo contains 1MB internal memory to store

photos. In addition to internal memory, the camera features an

external memory port that uses a removable MultiMedia Card (MMC)

that allows you to store additional images.

The MMC port is located inside the battery compartment. When the

MMC is inserted, the camera uses the MMC as its default memory

and all photos taken will be stored on it. When the MMC is removed

from the camera, the images will remain stored on the MMC until

deleted. Refer to the Deleting Photos section for instructions on

deleting photos.

Inserting the memory card:

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.

3. Lift the cover to open.

4. Insert the MMC in the direction specified on the card.

5. Close the battery compartment door.

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Deleting photos

You may delete photos from both the camera’s internal memory and

the MMC. The delete function erases ALL pictures stored. If the MMC

is inserted, the camera will only delete photos from the MMC. To

delete photos from the internal memory you must first remove the

MMC.

Deleting photos from the camera’s internal memory

or MMC:

1. If deleting images from the MMC, make sure the

card is inserted.

2. Press the Menu button until the Delete icon

( )

is displayed.

3. Press the Select button. The deletion process has begun and may

take a few moments.

4. Once the deletion process is completed, the LCD Photo Counter

displays O indicating that the photo counter has been reset.

Note: Once images have been deleted, you will not be able to

recover them.

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Self-timer

The Concord Eye-Q™ Duo is equipped with a 10 second Self-timer

which starts after the Shutter button is pressed. The Self-timer icon

appears on the Status LCD once it has been activated. When the

Shutter button is pressed, the Self-timer icon and the front LED flash

for 10 seconds and stop flashing when the picture is taken.

Using the Self-timer:

1. Press the Select button to activate the Self-timer.

2. Press the Shutter button to take the photo.

3. The Self-timer LED, located on the front of the

camera, flashes and will blink progressively faster

until the picture is taken.

4. The picture has been captured when the Self-timer LED stops

flashing.

5. Once the picture is taken, the self-timer icon resets itself to off.

Interchangeable Face Plates

The Concord Eye-Q™ Duo comes with one extra removable face plate

that allows you to change the look of your camera.

Changing the face plate:

1. Open the Cable Connection panel by sliding

the door in the downward direction.

2. Push down on the Press tab and gently lift

the face plate to remove.

3. Insert the extra face plate by aligning the

tabs on the face plate with the grooves on

the camera as indicated in the illustration

and snapping it into place.

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Transferring photos to the computer

NOTE: DO NOT CONNECT THE CAMERA TO YOUR COMPUTER UNTIL

YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.

You can view and store the photos you have captured with the

Concord Eye-Q™ Duo camera using your PC. To download the

pictures for viewing, you must first install the software that comes

with your camera.

Installing the software:

1. Insert the CD-ROM included in your Concord Eye-Q™ Duo box.

2. The installation screen appears on the computer’s monitor. Follow

the software installation instructions on your screen to install the

software.

If your computer has the CD-ROM automatic installation disabled,

click on START. Select MY COMPUTER and locate the CD-ROM Drive.

Double click on the CD-ROM Drive icon to show its contents. Double-

click on the file named SETUP.EXE and follow the instructions on your

screen.

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Connecting the camera to the computer:

1. Open the Cable Connection panel by sliding

the door in the downward direction.

2. Plug the square end of the USB cable that

shipped with your camera into the USB

connector located inside the Cable

Connection panel.

3. Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable

into your PC’s USB port. Please refer to

your computer’s documentation for more

information on the location of the USB port.

4. Turn on the camera.

5. Launch ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ software by clicking on Start-

Programs-ArcSoft Camera Suite and choose PhotoImpression™

from the application list on your screen.

NOTE: Your computer’s operating system must include USB

support in order to obtain a successful connection. Most versions

of Microsoft® Windows® prior to Windows® 98 and Windows

NT® do not include USB support.

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