Argus Argus DC-1512E User manual

DC-1512E

USER MANUAL

Package Contents:

Argus 1512E Digital Camera

AAA Batteries

USB Cable

Installation CD

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Table of Contents

Safety And General Information ........................2

Getting To Know Your Camera ...........................5

Before Using The Camera .................................. 6

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

Installing The Software .......................................11

Downloading Pictures ........................................12

Frequently Asked Questions .............................13

Speciﬁcation ....................................................... 14

Safety and General Information

Thank you for purchasing the Argus DC-1512E. We hope that you

enjoy this camera for years of trouble-free operation. Please read this

manual carefully before using the camera and follow the instructions to

avoid any damage that could be caused by improper operation.

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.

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Before UsingYour 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 trans-

fer 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 pic-

tures. 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.

3. Turbulent environments.

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.

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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, please use the accom-

panying 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.

3. Do not use soap, detergent, or other solution to clean the camera, use

a clean, soft cloth only.

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Getting To KnowYour Camera

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LCD Display

The LCD screen will display different symbols when the

MODE button is pressed consecutively, and the interpre-

tations are as follows:

Before Using The Camera

Open the battery compartment located at the back of the

appliance and place three AAA alkaline batteries accord-

ing to the direction shown on the diagram at the bottom

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of the compartment. Then close the compartment and

press the MODE button. The number 26 will appear on

the LCD screen. This indicates that it is ready to take 26

“high-resolution” photographs and the memory is empty.

When the LCD screen ﬂashes, which indicates low bat-

tery power, it is time to replace the batteries.

Note: Do not change the battery until after you connect

the camera to a computer. Otherwise the previously

taken photographs will be erased.

Important Note: We strongly recommend that you do

not use rechargeable batteries in order not to affect the

performance of your camera.

About Your Digital Camera

Using this digital camera will be a new experience. You

no longer need ﬁlms and do not need to worry about

aging (colors fading) of your precious pictures. You can

also store all your photos on your computer and on CD-

ROM. After taking pictures, you can now touch them up

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in order to correct imperfections due to poor conditions.

You can also send your photos via the Internet and use

your camera as a webcam allowing for online interactive

discussions with your family and friends.

Functions and Characteristics

Camera Function: The camera can capture photos and

digitally store the images within the internal memory.

Computer Interface: The digital camera does not use

ﬁlms . The photos can be transferred directly onto your

computer by using the supplied USB cable software. You

can now enjoy your photos immediately, print them or

send them to your friends via the internet.

Video Function: When connected to a computer, the

camera functions as a web cam. It can be used to con-

duct a “face-to-face” conversation with images on the

internet.

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Timer: The camera has a time delay of 10 seconds ac-

companied by a beep. After 10 seconds, the camera will

take the photograph automatically.

Continuous Shooting: In certain cases, you may wish

to record a group of consecutive images. Your camera

can take such succession photos.

Automatic Exposure Control: The camera automati-

cally controls exposure in poor light conditions. You no

longer have to worry about aperture or shutter speed

control.

Automatic Shutdown: After 30 seconds of inactivity the

camera automatically shuts down, reducing the con-

sumption of batteries to a minimum. Alkaline batteries

allow you to take more than 200 photographs.

Applications Supplied: The camera is supplied with

a powerful photo processing program that allows you to

capture, save, touch up, transform, print and send your

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photos, in any manner that you want. It also allows you

to transform the camera into a video camera and link it

up to most image processing programs, network man-

agement programs and video programs used.

Operating the Camera

Taking Photos

This is the default mode when the camera is turned on.

Press the shutter button. You will hear a beep and cam-

era takes a photo. The number displayed on the LCD

screen will decrease by one. If the brightness is too low,

the camera will beeps twice indicating that the photo can-

not be taken.

Sleep Mode

The camera goes into sleep mode automatically after 30

seconds of inactivity. If it is not connected to a computer

via the USB cable, you can manually turn it to sleep mode

by pressing the MODE button until “OFF” is shown on the

LCD screen. Then press the shutter button, a beep will

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