Argus DCM-098 User manual

DCM-098

USER MANUAL

Package Contents:

Argus DCM-098 Digital Camera

AAA Battery

USB Cable

Installation CD

Table of Contents

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

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

Before Using The Camera ................................7

Operating The Camera .....................................7

Installing The Software ....................................10

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

Frequently Asked Questions ...........................14

Specification ....................................................15

Safety and General Information

Thank you for purchasing the Argus DCM-098. 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.

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

extreme 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. 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 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.

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

clean, soft cloth only.

Getting To know Your Camera

A. Shutter Button

B. Status LCD

C. Lens

D. View finder Button

E. USB Socket

F. Strap / Keychain Hole

G. Start /Function Key

H. Battery Compartment

LCD Screen

The LCD screen displays different symbols when you

press the MODE button.

Hi-resolution

pictures Timer mode AVI mode

Ready to close or

shutdown mode

Delete all Delete last Change to low

resolution

Change to 50 Hz

Change to normal

mode

Change to

compressed mode

Change to 60 Hz

Compression high

resolution pictures

Low resolution

pictures

Compression low

resolution pictures

Change to high

resolution

Before Using The Camera

Open the battery compartment in the back of the camera. Place

one AAA battery. Close the compartment and press the MODE

button. The number 20 will appear on the LCD screen indicating

that it is ready to take 20 "high-resolution" pictures . The LCD

screen will flash when the battery is low.

Note: Do not change the battery until after you connect the

camera to a computer. Otherwise the previously taken photo-

graphs 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.

Operating the Camera

Taking Photos

This is the default mode when you turn on the camera. Press the

shutter button.

You will hear a beep and camera takes a photo. The number

displayed on the LCD screen will decrease by one. If the bright-

ness is too low, the camera will beeps twice indicating insufficient

lighting.

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 “ ” is

shown on the LCD screen. Press the shutter button to confirm.

Timer Mode

Press the MODE button until the LCD screen displays the “ ”.

Press the shutter button and the camera counts down for 10 sec.

followed by short beep then gives off a long beep before taking a

photo.

AVI Mode

Press the MODE button until the LCD display shows “ ”. Press

and hold the shutter button and the camera will continuously

capture for about 6 frames per second.

Deleting Images

To delete all, press the MODE button until the LCD screen displays

“ ” and then press the shutter button to confirm your choice.

The display will blink; press the shutter button again to confirm. All

the photos stored in the camera will be deleted but the previously

chosen resolution mode will not change.

To delete the last image taken, press the MODE button until the LCD

screen displays “ ” and then press the shutter button to confirm.

The last photo taken will be deleted.

Changing Resolution

You can toggle the resolution setting of the camera between “High

Resolution Mode” and “Low Resolution Mode”. The camera is set to

“High Resolution Mode” by default. To change to “Low Resolution

Mode”, press the MODE button until you see “ ” and press the

shutter button to confirm. To change back into "High Resolution", press

the MODE button until you see “ ” and press the shutter button to

confirm.

Changing Frequency

Modify the anti-flicker frequency if you decide to take photos in

rooms with fluorescent light bulbs. To switch to 50Hz, press the

MODE button until the LCD screen displays “ ” and then

shutter button to confirm. To switch back to 60Hz, press the

MODE button until the LCD screen displays “ ” and then

shutter button to confirm.

Changing the Compression Mode

To change to Hd compression, press the MODE button until the

LCD screen displays “ ” and then the button to confirm. To

switch back to Ld compression, press the MODE button until the

LCD screen displays “ ” and then the button to confirm.

Installing The Software

Insert the CD in you CD-ROM drive and the application runs

automatically. An interface will appear. On the right of the interface,

there are four buttons.

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