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DCM-098
USER MANUAL
Package Contents:
Argus DCM-098 Digital Camera
AAA Battery
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 ................................7 Operating The Camera .....................................7 Installing The Software ....................................10 Downloading Pictures ..................................... 12 Frequently Asked Questions ...........................14 Specification ....................................................15 2
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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
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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
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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.
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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 last Delete all compressed mode resolution Change to normal Change to high Change to 50 Hz Change to 60 Hz resolution mode Low resolution Compression low Compression high resolution pictures resolution pictures pictures 6
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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 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 re
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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 confir
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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 tak
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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 the
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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. 11
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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. 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 “S
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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 26 54 Compression Hd 104 208 Compression 13
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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 the
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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 suppor
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Illumination 100 --16000 (lux) Storage Capacity 16 Mbits Power supply AAA Battery,(when use PC camera function, we suggest to take out the battery, power will be supplied by PC directly.) Interface USB port System compatibility Pentium II and above Personal Computers Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP Operating System 32 MB or above Memory (64 MB or above Recommended) 60 MB Hard Disk Capacity CD-ROM Drive Color Monitor (Not Lower than 800*600, 24 Bit) USB interface Balance Working voltage:
