Concord Camera 3.1 Megapixels Digital Camera manual Using AUTO-FOCUS Lock, Auto-Focus LED

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TAKING A PICTURE

USING AUTO-FOCUS LOCK

When the subject is not located at the center of the picture, use this feature to lock the focus on the subject before using the usual procedures to take a picture.

Auto-Focus LED

When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, the Auto-Focus feature will be activated and the Auto Focus (green) LED will display the status of the Auto-Focus lock.

Lit

The subject is in focus.

Auto-Focus Frame

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Blinking

The camera is adjusting the focus.

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Auto-Focus Frame

AF Frame Color

Description

 

 

White

Not in focus.

 

 

Green

The subject(s) is in focus.

 

 

Using the focus lock:

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fig. 1.3

fig. 1.4

1.Aim the camera so that the AF frame at the center of the LCD screen is positioned on the “off-centered” subject . (fig.1.1)

2.Hold the camera steady with both hands, then press and hold the Shutter button halfway down until the AF frame changes to green and the green AF LED stops blinking. (fig.1.2)

3.Recompose your picture. (fig.1.3)

(Be sure to press and hold the Shutter button down halfway while recomposing the picture.)

4.To capture the picture, press the Shutter button down fully. (fig.1.4)

Note: The AF LED will continue to blink in the following conditions:

1.There are several subjects at different distances within the focus lock area. Recompose the picture by moving the camera slightly.

2.There is no color contrast. Recompose the picture with a subject that contains more color.

3.There is insufficient lighting. Increase the lighting in the surrounding area.

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Contents Page English Camera Features Camera OverviewTop/Front Bottom/BackTable of Contents Customizing the Camera Settings Getting Started Attaching the Wrist StrapLoading the Batteries Turning the Camera on and OFFSetting the LANGUAGE, Date and Time TV Broadcast StandardsChecking the Battery Power Level Turning the LCD/ICONS on or OFF Internal MEMORY/INSERTING the Memory Card Internal Memory Status Memory in Use Inserting the Memory CardSetting the CAMERA’S Operational Modes Review ModeVideo Mode Taking PicturesLive View Through the LCD Flash Ready LED LitBlinking Using AUTO-FOCUS Lock Using the focus lockAuto-Focus LED Auto-Focus FrameSetting the Flash To set the flashUsing the Optical Zoom Using the Digital ZoomHow to use digital zoom Activating/Deactivating Digital ZoomTaking Pictures in Macro Mode CLOSE-UP Shots Taking Continuous ShotsTaking Pictures with SELF-TIMER Photography HintsUsing the Main Menu in Camera Mode Setting Capture Mode Taking Pictures in Sport ModeCapture Mode Option Description Setting Sport ModeSetting Image Quality Setting Image ResolutionTo change the image quality Images Stored on 6MB memory approxHow to change the resolution Images Stored on 16MB memory approx3MP Images Stored on 128MB memory approxSelecting Scene Modes To set the scene selectionSetting White Balance Selecting the Picture EffectTo change the White Balance SepiaSetting Exposure Compensation Exposure CompensationMode To change the Exposure Compensation levelSetting the ISO Sensitivity ISO Setting Description Auto defaultCamera raises sensitivity automatically to compensate Setting Light Metering Mode Setting Auto Focus AF ModeTo change Light Metering mode Taking Video Clips Taking Video ClipsTo record a video clip To stop recordingRecording a Video Clip with the SELF-TIMER Using the Main Menu in Video Clip ModeHow to Use the Main Menu in Video Clip Mode Setting Video Clip Resolution To change the video resolutionReviewing Your Files Reviewing the PICTURES/VIDEO ClipsTo review pictures/video clips File Indication File TypeEnlarging the Pictures To enlargeUsing the Delete Button to Delete Your Files Using the Quick Access ButtonUsing the review menu Deleting in Quick View Mode Camera ModeDeleting in Review Mode Deleting in Thumbnail Review ModeDelete One Delete AllUsing the Review Menu How to use the Menu in Review modeDeleting One File by Using the Review Menu Deleting Your FilesDeleting All Files Running a Slide Show To run a slide showTransferring Files from Internal Memory to SD Card To set the slide show time intervalTo repeat a slide show Rotating the Images Customizing the Camera Settings To use the Setup menu Setup Menu and Features Setting the AUTO-OFF TimeSetup Setting Options Description Setting the Language Setting the Date and TimeSetting the LCD Brightness To set the LanguageFormatting the Internal Memory or Memory Card Setting Quick View Time Interval How to select Quick View time phraseTurning the Beep on or OFF To activate/deactivate the beepSetting AF Assist Light How to change AF assist light settingCondition Restoring Factory Default Settings To restore the default settings in your cameraTable below lists the default settings Option Default StatusSoftware Installation Guide Installation RequirementsComputer System Requirements Windows MacintoshUsing the Installer Splash Screen ColorOption Description Flow Diagram for Software Installation Identifying your operating systemIdentifying Your Operating System System Proceed toInstalling the Driver and Directx 9 Windows 98/98SE StepCamera Drivers Step Click NextStep Click Finish Installing Directx 9- Windows Microsoft DirectXInstalling Arcsoft Photoimpression ALL Windows Users ArcSoft PhotoImpressionMake sure the two applications are checked and then Adobe Acrobat Reader Step Status bar Click NextClick Next Step Connecting the Camera to the Computer Downloading Pictures and Video Clips Onto Your ComputerDownloading files from the camera Downloading Pictures and Video Clips onto your computerUsing Arcsoft Photoimpression Windows only Unplugging Your Camera from the Computer Windows ME/2000/XPMacintosh TV Mode Changing the TV Mode SettingConnecting the Camera to the Television Using the TV AS a Live ViewfinderError Messages Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution CameraPICTURES/VIDEO Clips Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Taking PicturesExtended period of time Set the camera to the proper Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution LCD Installing Software and DriversViewing Video Clips on the Computer Windows 98/98SE/2000 SD Cards Rechargeable BatteriesGetting Help Camera Specifications Storage Capacity Images Stored on 32MB memory approxImages Stored on 64MB memory approx Camera Specifications Safety Tips and Maintenance Cleaning the camera bodyCleaning the lens, viewfinder and LCD Cleaning the battery contactsSafety Tips Precautions for the cameraPrecautions for batteries Precautions for SD Memory CardsRepair or malfunction 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