Concord Camera 3.1 Megapixels Digital Camera manual Setting Light Metering Mode

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TAKING A PICTURE

SETTING LIGHT METERING MODE

You can choose the desired part of the image to use for measuring the brightness and determine the exposure.

Metering Mode

Description

Spot

Meters the light in the center area of the image. Use this mode when the subject is

 

backlit or surrounded by strong light.

Matrix(default)

Metering the light in different zones. Use this mode when the lighting condition

 

is complex. The camera can adjust the settings to correct exposure for the main

 

subject by metering the position of the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and

 

the backlighting etc.

 

 

En

To change Light Metering mode:

CAMERA MODE

PICTURE EFFECT

+EV COMPENSATION ISO

METERING

AF AUTO FOCUS

RETURN￿ SELECT

METERING

SPOT

MATRIX

RETURN￿OK SET

1.When ( ) Metering is highlighted, press to enter its submenu.

2.Press or repeatedly until the desired setting is highlighted.

3.Press the OK button to select the Metering Mode.

4.Press the MENU button to return to the picture-taking mode.

SETTING AUTO FOCUS (AF) MODE

The camera provides two AF modes to perform the Auto Focus function.

AF Mode

Description

 

 

 

 

Spot

In this mode, the camera uses the center zone of the subject to perform auto

 

focusing. Use this mode when you want to focus only what you aim at.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-Area (default)

In this mode, the camera automatically determines which area (center,

 

upper-left, upper-right, lower-left, lower-right) is best to perform the auto

 

focusing function. Use this mode when the lighting condition is complex.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To set AF mode:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO-FOCUS

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAMERA MODE

 

AF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PICTURE EFFECT

SPOT

+

EV COMPENSATION

MULTI-AREA

 

ISO

 

 

 

METERING

 

 

AF

AUTO FOCUS

 

 

 

RETURN￿

SELECT

RETURN￿

OK SET

1.When AF mode is highlighted, press to enter its submenu.

2.Press or repeatedly until the desired setting is highlighted.

3.Press the OK button to select the AF Mode.

4.Press the MENU button to return to picture taking mode.

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Contents Page English Camera Overview Camera FeaturesTop/Front Bottom/BackTable of Contents Customizing the Camera Settings Attaching the Wrist Strap Getting StartedLoading the Batteries Turning the Camera on and OFFTV Broadcast Standards Setting the LANGUAGE, Date and TimeTurning the LCD/ICONS on or OFF Checking the Battery Power LevelInternal Memory Internal MEMORY/INSERTING the Memory CardStatus Memory in Use Inserting the Memory CardReview Mode Setting the CAMERA’S Operational ModesVideo Mode Taking PicturesFlash Ready LED Lit Live View Through the LCDBlinking Using the focus lock Using AUTO-FOCUS LockAuto-Focus LED Auto-Focus FrameTo set the flash Setting the FlashUsing the Digital Zoom Using the Optical ZoomHow to use digital zoom Activating/Deactivating Digital ZoomTaking Continuous Shots Taking Pictures in Macro Mode CLOSE-UP ShotsPhotography Hints Taking Pictures with SELF-TIMERUsing the Main Menu in Camera Mode Taking Pictures in Sport Mode Setting Capture ModeCapture Mode Option Description Setting Sport ModeSetting Image Resolution Setting Image QualityTo change the image quality Images Stored on 6MB memory approxImages Stored on 16MB memory approx How to change the resolution3MP Images Stored on 128MB memory approxTo set the scene selection Selecting Scene ModesSelecting the Picture Effect Setting White BalanceTo change the White Balance SepiaExposure Compensation Setting Exposure CompensationMode To change the Exposure Compensation levelISO Setting Description Auto default Setting the ISO SensitivityCamera raises sensitivity automatically to compensate Setting Auto Focus AF Mode Setting Light Metering ModeTo change Light Metering mode Taking Video Clips Taking Video ClipsTo record a video clip To stop recordingUsing the Main Menu in Video Clip Mode Recording a Video Clip with the SELF-TIMERHow to Use the Main Menu in Video Clip Mode To change the video resolution Setting Video Clip ResolutionReviewing the PICTURES/VIDEO Clips Reviewing Your FilesTo review pictures/video clips File Indication File TypeTo enlarge Enlarging the PicturesUsing the Quick Access Button Using the Delete Button to Delete Your FilesUsing the review menu Deleting in Quick View Mode Camera ModeDeleting in Thumbnail Review Mode Deleting in Review ModeDelete One Delete AllHow to use the Menu in Review mode Using the Review MenuDeleting Your Files Deleting One File by Using the Review MenuDeleting All Files To run a slide show Running a Slide ShowTo set the slide show time interval Transferring Files from Internal Memory to SD CardTo repeat a slide show Rotating the Images Customizing the Camera Settings To use the Setup menu Setting the AUTO-OFF Time Setup Menu and FeaturesSetup Setting Options Description Setting the Date and Time Setting the LanguageSetting the LCD Brightness To set the LanguageFormatting the Internal Memory or Memory Card How to select Quick View time phrase Setting Quick View Time IntervalTurning the Beep on or OFF To activate/deactivate the beepHow to change AF assist light setting Setting AF Assist LightCondition To restore the default settings in your camera Restoring Factory Default SettingsTable below lists the default settings Option Default StatusInstallation Requirements Software Installation GuideComputer System Requirements Windows MacintoshColor Using the Installer Splash ScreenOption Description Identifying your operating system Flow Diagram for Software InstallationSystem Proceed to Identifying Your Operating SystemStep Installing the Driver and Directx 9 Windows 98/98SECamera Drivers Step Click NextStep Click Finish Microsoft DirectX Installing Directx 9- WindowsArcSoft PhotoImpression Installing Arcsoft Photoimpression ALL Windows UsersMake sure the two applications are checked and then Step Status bar Click Next Adobe Acrobat ReaderClick 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 computerUsing Arcsoft Photoimpression Windows only Windows ME/2000/XP Unplugging Your Camera from the ComputerMacintosh Changing the TV Mode Setting TV ModeConnecting the Camera to the Television Using the TV AS a Live ViewfinderError Messages Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Camera TroubleshootingPICTURES/VIDEO Clips Taking Pictures Symptom Possible Cause Possible SolutionExtended period of time Set the camera to the proper Installing Software and Drivers Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution LCDViewing Video Clips on the Computer Windows 98/98SE/2000 Rechargeable Batteries SD CardsGetting Help Camera Specifications Images Stored on 32MB memory approx Storage CapacityImages Stored on 64MB memory approx Camera Specifications Cleaning the camera body Safety Tips and MaintenanceCleaning the lens, viewfinder and LCD Cleaning the battery contactsPrecautions for the camera Safety TipsPrecautions for batteries Precautions for SD Memory CardsRepair or malfunction 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