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DC-1088
USER MANUAL
Package Contents:
Argus DC-1088 Digital Camera
User Guide
USB Cable
Wrist Strap
Installation CD
3 AAA Batteries
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Table of Contents Safety And General Information .......................3 Getting To Know Your Camera .........................5 Before Using The Camera ................................7 Operating The Camera .....................................7 Installing The Software ...................................12 Downloading Photos .......................................13 Frequently Asked Questions ...........................15 Specification ....................................................16 2
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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 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
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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 data must be conducted under the constraints of copyright law. Caution when using the camera This product consists of intricate electrical parts. To
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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 10 9 8 1 1 7 1 2 1 3 Digital Camera 5 4 6 1 2 3 1 Power on/off 8. Operation-on light 2. UP 9. Flash 3. DOWN 10. Shutter Button 4. Charge light 11. St
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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 S X G A V G A H Q LCD Display Flash mode Self-timer - delayed snap shot Burst mode - takes 3
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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. S X G A H Q s ta ndby s ta te ima ge qua lity fla s h light s e tting Down Up S X G A de le te c hoos e ima ge s iz e fre que ncy s e tting s e lf mode s e tting ca pture mode Flash Mode or or Press the UP/Down button and select “ “. Change the setting by pressing Up and Down to make the selection and pr
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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 H Q H Q 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 shutter button to confirm. Image Size S X G A V G A or Press the UP/Down button and select the SXGA/VGA. Change the mo
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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 H Q H Q 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 shutter button to confirm. Image Size S X G A V G A or Press the UP/Down button and select the SXGA/VGA. Change the m
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- 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 AVI-format. Self-Timer Mode or Press the UP/Down button and select mode. Change the mode by pressing Up or Down to make the select
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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 panel. The camera will return to regular mode after 5 seconds of inactivity. - When memory is full, the camera will beep and “
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When the camera is disconnected from the computer, it will returns to DSC mode and auto power off. --> USB disconnect --> - To turn off the camera, press and hold ON/OFF button until the display on the LCD panel disappears. S X G A --> Press ON/OFF Button --> Important: Before removing the batteries or before the batteries ran out of charge, make sure to transfer the pictures from the camera to the computer or else the pictures will lost. Installing The Software Insert the
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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 “ .” 13
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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 “Transfer ALL”: Transfer all images to specify folder “Transfer”: Transfer the images to specify folder that you select. 14
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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
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How do I contact technical support? Argus Technical Support: (888) 552 - 7487 support@arguscamera.com www.arguscamera.com Technical 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 photos (16 compressed photos) 300K - 22 normal photos (55 compressed photos) Camera Lens: 1/2 inch fixed len
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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 17
