Concord Camera JD C3.1z3 manual Setting Light Metering Mode, Setting Auto Focus AF 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.

 

 

To change Light Metering mode:

CAMERA MODE

PICTURE EFFECT

+– EV COMPENSATION ISO

METERING

AF AUTO FOCUS

RETURN SELECT

METERING

SPOT

MATRIX

RETURN OK SET

ENU

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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Setting Sport ModeSetting Image Resolution Setting Image QualityTo change the image quality 3MP 2MPImages Stored on 16MB memory approx How to change the resolution3MP Images Stored on 64MB memory approxTo set the scene selection Selecting Scene Modes Selecting the Picture Effect Setting White Balance To change the White Balance SepiaPicture darker Setting Exposure CompensationTo change the Exposure Compensation level ISO 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 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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 Description 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 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 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