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Argus Camera DC-1088 manual

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    DC-1088 USER MANUAL Package Contents: Argus DC-1088 Digital Camera Use r Guide USB Cable Wrist Strap Installation CD 3 AAA Batteries[...]

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    2 T able of Contents Safety And General Information .......................3 Getting T o Know Y our Camera .........................5 Before Using The Camera ................................7 Operating The Camera .....................................7 Installing The Software ...................................12 Downloading Photos .................[...]

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    3 Safety and General Information Thank you for purchasing the Argus DC-1088. Please read this manual carefully before using the camera and follow the instructions to avoid any damage that could be caused by improper operation. We built in a 4X16Mb SDRAM memory in this camera. When you install the driver in your computer , you can connect your camer[...]

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    4 Copyright Information Unless agreed by the rightful owner , pictures taken with this digital camera cannot be used in violation of copyright law . Moreover , when there is a “No Photography” restriction in place, you cannot record any performance, improvisation, or exhibit even for personal use. Any transfer of pictures or memory cards with d[...]

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    5 How to maintain your camera 1. If the lens, LCD display , or viewfinder is dirty , use the accompanying cleaning cloth to wipe the surface clean. Avoid touching these areas with your fingers. 2. When not in use, keep the camera in its carrying case, otherwise you risk scratching the lens, LCD display or viewfinder . Getting T o Know Y our Camera [...]

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    6 Button Shutter Button This button has two functions: Shoot - Press this button for more than 1 second to take pictures. Select - During mode change, press this button to confirm the selected function. ON/OFF button: Press this button to turn the camera on. Press again to turn the camera off. Note: The camera turns off after 60 seconds of inactivi[...]

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    7 Operating the Camera Press the mode button to change the settings of the camera. The mode setting cycles by pressing the Up and Down button. SX G A H Q S X G A s ta nd b y s t a te fla s h l ig h t s e tt in g im a g e q u a lity im a g e s iz e c a p tu r e m o d e s e l f m o d e s e tt in g fr e q u e n c y s e ttin g d e le te c h o o s e Dow[...]

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    8 Note: When flash is charging, “ ” will blink on the LCD display . If the battery is low and the flash is on AUTO or ON mode, the “ “ will blink on the LCD display and the camera will not take picture. Image Quality or Press the UP/Down button and select LO/HI. Change the mode by pressing Up or Down to make the selection and press the shut[...]

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    Camera Mode or or Press the UP/Down button and select Camera mode. Press Up or Down to make the selec - tion and press the shutter button to confirm. 9 Note: When flash is charging, “ ” will blink on the LCD display . If the battery is low and the flash is on AUTO or ON mode, the “ “ will blink on the LCD display and the camera will not tak[...]

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    10 - is the default mode of the camera. - When the icon is displayed, the camera to take 3 continuous pictures. - When the icon mode is displayed, the camera goes into video mode. Press and hold the shutter button to start recording; release to stop. The picture sequence is stored in A VI-format. Self-Timer Mode or Press the UP/Down button and sele[...]

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    11 Deleting Images or Press the UP/Down button until you see mode. Change the mode by pressing Up or Down to make the selection and press the shutter button to confirm. ONE deletes the last picture taken; ALL deletes all the pictures in the camera. Additional Information - When selecting a mode, a corresponding icon will appear on the LCD display p[...]

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    12 When the camera is disconnected from the computer , it will returns to DSC mode and auto power off. --> USB disconnect --> - T o turn off the camera, press and hold ON/OFF button until the display on the LCD panel disappears. --> Press ON/OFF Button --> Important: Before removing the batteries or before the batteries ran out of charg[...]

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    13 Downloading Photos Connect the camera to the rear USB port of the computer using the supplied cable. Follow the Found New Hardware Wizard installation process. Open PhotoImpression 4 and click on “Camera/Scanner .” Select your camera under select source and click on “ .”[...]

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    14 An interface will appear , click “Get Dsc”. “DSC VIEWER” appears, click “Download Images” The function button: “Download Images”: Download Images from your camera. “Save Images”: Save Images to default folder “Erase DSC Images”: delete the images from camera. “Preference”: set preference “T ransfer ALL”: T ransfer[...]

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    15 Frequently Asked Question My camera does not turn on. The battery is not properly installed. Remove and reinstall the batteries. Insufficient battery voltage. Do not use old batteries or batteries with mixed battery life. Why would I get fuzzy , unclear photos? There might be some movements of your body or hands when taking photos. Hold the cam[...]

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    16 How do I contact technical support? Argus Technical Support: (888) 552 - 7487 support@arguscamera.com www.arguscamera.com T echnical Specifications Image Resolution : 1.3M 1280x1008 300K 640x480 Built-in memory: 4x16Mb (SDRAM) Photos ： (Memory 4x16Mb SDRAM) Photos to be saved are subject to change from different ambient light 1.3M - 5 normal p[...]

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    17 PC Compatibility 1. CPU ： 486/66MHz or above 2. memory ： 64MB or above 3. monitor ： 800X600 or above, 24bit or above 4. Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 / XP 5. USB port and USB cable, CD driver[...]