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DCM-099
USER MANUAL
Package Contents:
Argus DCM-099 Digital Camera
AAA Battery
USB Cable
Installation CD
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Table of Contents Safety And General Information .......................3 Getting To Know Your Camera .........................6 Before Using The Camera ................................8 Operating The Camera .....................................9 Installing The Software ....................................12 Downloading Pictures ......................................14 Frequently Asked Questions ...........................16 Specification ....................................................18 2
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Safety and General Information Thank you for purchasing the Argus DCM-099. 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. 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 Photo- graphy”
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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. 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 place
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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 y
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Getting To know Your Camera A. Shutter Buttom E. USB Socket B. Status LCD F. Strap / Keychain Hole C. Lens G. Start /Function Key D. View finder Button H. Battery Compartment 6
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LCD Screen The LCD screen displays different symbols when you press the MODE button. Hi-resolution Ready to close or Timer mode AVI mode pictures shutdown mode Change to low Change to Delete all Delete last resolution compressed mode Change to high Change to normal Change to 50 Hz Change to 60 Hz resolution mode Compression high Low resolution Compression low pictures resolution pictures resolution pictures 7
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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 25 will appear on the LCD screen indicating that it is ready to take 25 "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 photographs will be erased. Important Note: We strongly rec
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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 brightness 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 s
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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 mod
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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 frequenc
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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 the CD-drive. The application will auto run. 12
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Installation of Arcsoft Click “Install Arcsoft PhotoImpress 4.0”, and then follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the installation. Installation of Driver After completing the Arcsoft installation, the interface will appear, Click on “Install Driver” and follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the installation. After successful installation of driver, restart your computer. 13
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Downloading Picture Connect the camera to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Double click “Dual Mode Camera” on the computer desktop and the interface will appear on screen. Click on “My DSC” and "Download Photos.” Click on “Select All” then “Save.” Save the image files to My Document folder (or to wherever you want to save the pictures). After having saved the photos, you can empty the memory of the camera (Delete all photos) and start taking pictures again. Uploading a Phot
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B: Select the “Increase Resolution” button (You can select “High Quality Mode” to get better image), then select the “OK” button to ESC. Camera Storage Capacity Hi Lo Resolution Resolution Ld 25 102 Compression Hd 102 409 Compression 15
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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 camera steady with both hands. Use the first finger of your right hand to press the shutter. Stand on solid ground. Do not move or run when pressing th
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Why would I get horizontal, black stripes in photos taken abroad? The camera is set to your country's AC mains frequency (e.g. 60Hz for US). If you take photos under an electric light source in another country with a different frequency (e.g. European’s 50Hz), you will get horizontal, black stripes in those photos, due to incorrect mains frequency. There will be no problems when taking photos under sunlight. How do I contact technical support? Argus Technical Support: (888) 552 - 7487 sup
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Technical Specification: Resolution: 640 x 480 (VGA) and 320 x 240 (QVGA) Devices: Built-in 8MB (SDRAM) Shutter Speed: 1/6-1/15000 seconds Lens Non-spherical Lens Aperture 1: 2.6 Focus f=5.4 mm Image variation 0.5m –infinity Power supply AAA Battery or when connected to computer, power will be supplied from computer via USB connection. Interface USB port System compatibility Pentium II and above Personal Computers Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP Operating System 32 MB or above Memor
