Concord Camera 3341z manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

CAMERA

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot turn on the camera.

Batteries were not installed correctly.

Install batteries correctly using the direction

 

 

indicators indicators on the edge of the top

 

 

of the battery compartment.

 

 

 

 

Batteries are dead or weak.

Replace batteries.

 

 

 

 

Battery compartment door was not

Close the battery compartment properly.

 

closed correctly.

 

 

 

 

The camera/buttons do not

The camera needs to be reset.

Press the reset button on the back of the

work.

 

camera with a pointed object such as a

 

 

pen, then power the camera off then on.

 

 

 

The camera turns off during

The batteries are drained of power.

Replace the batteries with new ones.

usage.

 

 

The Auto time off setting is too short.

Your camera comes with an Auto Time

 

 

 

Off setting, so if the camera is inactive

 

 

for a certain amount of time, it powers off

 

 

to conserve battery power. Please refer

 

 

to the Time-Out section on page 33 to

 

 

set your time limit.

 

 

 

PICTURES/VIDEO CLIPS

 

 

En

Picture/Video clip has poor image quality.

Poor Lighting.

Increase the lighting in the surrounding

 

area when taking picture and video clips.

 

 

Lens is dirty.

Clean the lens with a soft cloth. See

 

the Camera Maintenance section.

 

 

Subject too close.

Stand at least 20 in. (50cm) for the

 

Distant Mode away from the subject.

 

And at Macro Mode stand 4 in. (10cm)

 

away from the subject.

 

 

TAKING PICTURES

Flash picture taken is too light.

Subject is too close.

Move the subject further away from the

 

 

camera.

 

 

 

 

The flash is not needed.

Change the camera setting to Auto

 

 

Flash. See p.13.

 

Lighting condition is too bright.

Decrease exposure compensation. See

 

 

p.21.

Flash Picture taken is too dark.

The subject is too far away for the

Move the subject closer to the camera,

 

flash to be affective.

or move the camera closer to the

 

 

subject.

 

 

 

 

Flash is not on.

Turn the flash On.

 

 

 

 

The subject is in front of a bright light.

Change the subject's position.

 

 

 

 

Lighting condition is too dark.

Increase the exposure compensation.

 

 

See p.21.

Flash did not work.

There was sufficient flash for the

This is normal as your cameras

 

picture and the flash did not fire. This

electronic light sensor is programmed to

 

happens when the camera is set to

only fire the flash when needed.

 

Auto Flash.

 

 

Camera’s flash has been turned off.

Turn the flash to Auto flash.

 

Flash did not charge.

Verify that the Ready LED has stopped

 

 

blinking before taking a picture.

 

 

 

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Contents Page English Top/Front Camera OverviewBottom/Back LCD IconsTable of Contents Regulatory Information Camera Features Package ContentsAttaching the Wrist Strap Loading the BatteriesTurning the Camera on and OFF Checking the Battery LevelSetting the LANGUAGE, Date and Time Turning the LCD/ICONS on and OFF Setting the TimeInternal Memory Internal MEMORY/INSERTING the Memory CardStatus Memory in Use Inserting the Memory CardSingle Shot Setting the CAMERA’S Operational ModeTaking a Picture with the Viewfinder Taking a picture with the viewfinderTaking a picture with the LCD Flash Ready LEDTaking a Picture with the LCD To use the focus lock AUTO-FOCUS LockSetting the Flash How to use digital zoom How to use optical zoomTaking a Picture with Optical Zoom Taking a Picture with Digital ZoomActivating/Deactivating Digital Zoom How to activate or deactivate Digital Zoom1x 4x Digital Zoom Using the Main Menu in Camera Mode Capture Mode Option Description Capture Mode OptionsUsing the Main Menu Macro Mode CLOSE-UP Shooting SELF-TIMERHow to use the Self-Timer Setting Macro ModeUsing Continuous shooting Image ResolutionHow to change the resolution Continuous ShootingHow to change the White Balance How to change the qualityImage Quality White BalanceEV Compensation How to use Exposure CompensationEV Compensation Scene Selection Preset Scene DescriptionHow to set the scene selection Using Review mode Using Review ModeTo record a video clip To stop recordingHow to enlarge How to review a video clipResolution Maximum Enlargement Enlarging Stored PicturesUsing the Review Menu in Review mode Using the Review MenuDeleting Your Files How to delete all filesDelete One Delete AllHow to view your files Using Thumbnail ModeCancel the Slide Show How to run a slide showSetting the time interval of the Slide Show Running a Slide ShowReview Camera Mode Customizing the Camera SettingsAdjust Time Setup Menu and Features Setup Setting Options Description Using the Setup menuSetting the Auto OFF Time Customizing the Camera SettingsSetting the Language Setting the DateHow to set the LCD Brightness Setting the LCD BrightnessSetting the Time Formatting the Internal Memory or the Memory Card Option Restore the Camera to Factory Default SettingsTo restore the default settings in your camera Installation Requirements Software Installation GuideComputer System Requirements Windows MacintoshOption Description Using the Installer Splash ScreenColor Description Identifying your operating system Flow Diagram for Software InstallationSystem Proceed to Identifying Your Operating SystemInstall Camera Drivers Installing the Driver and Directx 9 Windows 98/98SEStep Click NextStep Click Finish Microsoft DirectX Installing Directx 9- WindowsInstall ArcSoft PhotoImpression Click Next Installing Arcsoft Photoimpression ALL Windows UsersMake sure all two applications are checked and then Adobe Acrobat Reader Click Next Step Downloading Pictures and Video Clips Onto Your Computer Connecting the Camera to the ComputerDownloading files from the camera Downloading Pictures and Video Clips onto your computerUnplugging Your Camera from the Computer Using Arcsoft PhotoimpressionWindows 98/98SE Windows ME/2000/XPConnecting the Camera to the Television TV Mode Viewing and Deleting Your Files on TVError Messages Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution TroubleshootingLCD Viewing Video Clips on the Computer Windows 98/98SE/2000 Website Customer Support/FAQ Before You E-mail or Call us Troubleshooting SectionGetting Help Camera Information Computer InformationUser Interface Camera SpecificationsOutput file format Shutter Aperture Self-Timer Mode SelectionPower Source DimensionsSafety Tips Safety Tips and MaintenanceCleaning the camera body Cleaning the lens, viewfinder and LCDPrecautions for SD Memory Cards Precautions for batteriesFCC Information Regulatory InformationTested to comply With FCC standards For Home or Office USE User Information