User manual CONCORD PZ3300 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

[. . . ] Hold the camera still with both hands and press the shutter release button gently. use a tripod. In order to get the best performance from this sophisticated designed camera and keep safe-use of it, the following needs to be specially noticed: 1. The camera is not water resistant, and should not be used outdoors if it's raining or snowing. Protect the camera from dust, moisture, sudden impact, and excessive heat. [. . . ] In backlit situations, it is recommended to use this mode. Flash off mode: Press the Mode button until " " is displayed on the LCD. The flash will not fire even in a low light. When you don't want to use flash for a more nature effect or when the use of flash is forbidden in some places. * It is recommended to use a tripod (tripod socket) or place the camera on another firm support when taking pictures in dark places. Attaching the strap Slide the small loop end of the strap through the strap eyelet (Fig. 1) and then pass the other end thr tie the strap onto the strap eyelet (fig. 2) Fig. 1 Fig. 2 16 Loading the battery 1. Insert one CR123 lithium battery with the correct positive (+) and negative (-) polarity. Before shooting, please check the battery power at first. Be sure to re-set the date after changing a new battery. When traveling or planning to take many pictures, it is recommended to bring a spare battery just in case. 9 Auto Focus (Focus Lock) Date and Time Adjustment (YMD/HM) 1 25 18:15 MODE 26 18 15 26 18 15 26 18 15 '02 6 26 MODE 2 '02 6 26 MODE 3 '02 1 1 4 '02 6 1 '02 6 26 1. Aim the subjects through the finder eyepiece. Center the auto-focus frame mark over the main subjects, and then press the release button halfway down to lock the focus. While still pressing the button halfway down, move the camera until your subjects are where you want them within the frame. Press the shutter button completely down to take the picture. 1. For date/time adjustment, press "DATE" button until " 25 " is blinking, and then press the " " button to set the desired date. Repeat (2) step until the "hour", "minute" , "year" and "month" time are set all correct. * Calendar year: 2001 to 2031 are stored in memory. After you finish, press "DATE" button to exit the adjustment mode. If the Date imprinting is not desired, press "DATE" button to select "-----" mode. 14 11 Loading the film 1 2 3 Taking pictures '02 6 26 1. Check through the film cartridge confirmation window to make sure there is no film in the camera. 2. Slide the back cover opening latch upward to open the back cover. 3. Load the film cartridge and pull the film tip across to the film tip mark. 4. Make sure that the film lies flat and is positioned between the film guides. 5. Close the back cover, and check if the film counter on the LCD panel automatically advances to the first frame, then "1" displays on the LCD panel. [. . . ] Please hold your camera on a steady supports (tripod). Press the " " button to select " " mode, and then aim your subjects through viewfinder eyepiece to compose in the picture. When the controller signal transmitter is pointed toward the camera and the transmitter button is pressed, the remote control operation indicator will blink for 2 seconds before shooting. Finder eyepiece Zoom (W/T) button LCD Panel Film confirmation window Power button Date set button Mid-roll rewinding Mode button Self-timer / Remote control set button MODE 6 19 Nomenclature Problem LCD panel is blank Shutter release button Red-eye reduction indicator Self-timer indicator Remote control (Optional) Lens / Lens cap AF window Flash Back cover switch The shutter does not release Film does not advance Troubleshooting Possible cause . Battery is weak, expired or improperly inserted. [. . . ]