Argus Argus DC-1088 User manual

DC-1088

USER MANUAL

Package Contents:

Argus DC-1088 Digital Camera

User Guide

USB Cable

Wrist Strap

Installation CD

3 AAA Batteries

Camera Pouch

Table of Contents

Safety And General Information .......................3

Getting To Know Your Camera .........................6

Operating The Camera .....................................8

Installing The Software ....................................16

Downloading Photos .......................................17

Frequently Asked Questions ...........................21

Specification ....................................................23

Safety and General Information

Thank you for purchasing the Argus QC-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 and a SD/MMC card

slot, where you can insert a SD or MMC card, in this camera,

so you can connect your camera to your computer with a

USB cable, the computer will automatically detect a new

portable device and now you can download or copy the

photos saved to the memory to your computer.

Caution

The software CD-ROM packaged with the camera is

designed to be used with a personal computer only. Do not

attempt to play this CD-ROM on a stereo or CD player as

this may cause damage to both the disc and the CD player.

Before Using Your Camera

Use your camera to shoot several trial images before taking

pictures of important subjects to ensure proper operation.

Any loss caused by the malfunction of this product (such as

costs of photography or loss of benefit generated by the

photography) is not the responsibility of Argus Camera

Company and no compensation will be given for it.

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 data must be conducted under the

constraints of copyright law.

Caution when using the camera

This product consists of intricate electrical parts. To

ensure the camera photographs normally, do not drop

or hit the camera when taking pictures. Avoid using or

placing the camera in the following locations:

1. Damp and dusty places.

2. Sealed vehicles or other places exposed to direct

sunlight or subject to extremely temperatures.

Do not open the battery cover when the power is on as

this may cause a loss of images.

If the camera has gotten wet, immediately turn the

power OFF and remove the batteries.

This camera is a precision electronic device. Do not

attempt to service this camera yourself. Opening or

removing the cover may expose you to dangerous

voltages or other risks. Further, avoid exposing this

camera to direct sunlight as doing so could cause a

fire. Do not attempt to dry it with an external heat

source.

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 To Know Your Camera

1. Power on/off 8. Operation-on light

2. UP 9. Flash

3. DOWN 10. Shutter Button

4. Charge light 11. Strap holder

5. LCD 12. USB port

6. Viewfinder 13. Battery cover

7. Lens

10 9

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 inactivity.

LCD Icon Display

LCD Display

Flash mode

Self-timer - delayed snap shot

Burst mode - takes 3 continuous pictures

Hi/Low quality:

*LQ: compression ration is ON

*HQ: compression is OFF

AVI Video mode (frame rate is about 8 fps)

Battery status - displays the battery condition

50/60 Eliminates the flicker effect on the image

Deletes the last picture taken

Deletes all the pictures taken

Memory is full

S X G A

V G A H Q

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.

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H Q

S X G A

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Down Up

Flash Mode

or or

Press the Mode button and select “ “. Change the setting

by pressing Up and Down to make the selection and press

the shutter button to confirm.

- AUTO mode: the flash fires whenever there is

insufficient brightness

- ON mode: the flash fires everytime a picture is taken.

- OFF mode: the flash does go off.

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.

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