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Argus Camera DC1540 manual

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    T able of Contents I. We lcome------------------------------------------------------------------------------2. II. Getting S t arted---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Contents of p ackage ------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. System Requirements --------------------------------[...]

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    I. W elcome Thank you for choosing Argus Camera to pursue your digital adventures. Whether you are creating memories of your friends and family or exploring the great outdoors, since 1936 Argus Camera has been there, sharpening your images with leading edge technology . T o get the utmost satisfaction from your DC1540 digital camera, please take a [...]

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    II. Getting Star ted DC1540 Package Contents: . DC1540 digital camera . Installation CD (including camera drivers, Arcsoft software and User’s Manual) . QOG- Quick Operation Guide . USB cable . 2-AAA Batteries System Requirement s . Personal computer , laptop, desktop, or IBM compatible with Pentium 166 MHz minimum, and with an active USB (univer[...]

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    LCD Screen Mode Features The DC1540 has eight modes that appear in the following sequence: 4[...]

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    Self-Timer Mode: 1. Press the mode button to Self-T imer Mode . 2. Press the shutter button. The camera will t ake a picture automatically after 10 seconds. Continuous Mode: 1. Press the mode button to Continuous Mode 2. Then press the shutter button to confirm the setting. 3. Press the shutter button. The camera will take approximately 10 pictures[...]

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    Delete All Picture Mode: 1. Press the mode button to Delete All Picture Mode 2. Then press the shutter button to confirm this setting. The number of pictures to be deleted will flash. 3. Press the shutter button for 2~3 seconds to erase all pictures stored in the camera memory . . AC Frequency Mode: 1. Press the mode button to AC Frequency Mode. 2.[...]

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    III. P o wering Up Battery Inst allation i. Open the battery chamber cover. ii. Insert batteries in correct polarity (+ and -) as shown on the inside of the battery chamber . iii. Close the battery chamber cover . iv . Power turns ON automatically after the batteries are installed. v . The camera is now ready to take pictures. Battery warning : Do [...]

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    IV . T aking Pictures T aking a Snapshot 1.Aim the camera and compose your image by looking through the viewfinder . 2.Press the shutter button down. A buzz sound will be heard indicating that a picture has been taken. 3.The LCD screen will show the number of pictures remaining. NOTE: ● The camera stores all pictures in the built-in memory . ● [...]

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    V . Install Ar csoft Progr ams and Camera Drivers Inst all Camera Driver 1. Insert CD-Disc and Select the Camera Driver . 2. Click “ Next ”. 3. Select a setup type and Click “ Next ”. 4. Click “ Install “. 5. Driver Installing. 6. Click “ Finish ”. 7. Re-starting your computer is recommended. 9[...]

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    Inst all Arcsoft PhotoImpression 4.0 1.T urn computer ON. 2.Insert installation CD into your PC’ s CD-ROM drive. 3.Introduction screen will appear automatically . 4.Click “Arcsoft PhotoImpression 4.0”. 5.Follow on-screen instructions to install camera drivers. ► ► ► 6.Re-starting your computer is recommended. NOTE: T o find out more abo[...]

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    Inst all Arcsoft V ideoImpression 1.6 1.T urn computer ON. 2.Insert installation CD into your PC’ s CD-ROM drive. 3.Introduction screen will appear automatically . 4.Click “Arcsoft V ideoImpression 1.6”. 5.Follow on-screen instructions to install camera drivers. ► ► ► 6.Re-starting your computer is recommended. NOTE: T o find out more a[...]

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    Inst all Arcsoft Photo Base 3.0 1.T urn computer ON. 2.Insert installation CD into your PC’ s CD-ROM drive. 3.Introduction screen will appear automatically . 4.Click “Arcsoft PhotoBase 3.0”. 5.Follow on-screen instructions to install camera drivers. ► ► ► 6.Re-starting your computer is recommended. NOTE: T o find out more about PhotoBas[...]

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    VII. Downloading Photos Using PhotoImpression 4.0 1. Click “PhotoImpression 4.0” icon on desktop, 2. PhotoImpression 4.0 introduction screen will appear . 3. Click “Camera/Scanner” button. 4. Select Source “Dual Mode Camera 8001”. 5. Click “Acquire”. 6. Click “ ” to transfer the pictures from camera to desktop program. 7. Click [...]

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    VIII. Vi deo Playbac k Using V ideoImpression 1.6 1. Click “V ideoImpression 1.6” icon on desktop, 2. VideoImpression 1.6 introduction screen will appear . 3. Click “New” button. 4. Click “Capture”. 5. Video will begin playing. 14[...]

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    IX. Photo and Sharing Management Using PhotoBase3.0 1. Click “PhotoBase 3.0” icon on desktop, 2. PhotoBase 3.0 introduction screen will appear . 3. Open Album menu bar . 4. Select “Create New” and enter file name. 5. Open Album menu bar and select “Add Image”. 6. Save the pictures to your computer . 7. Share and manage your pictures. 15[...]

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    X. Specifica tions Resolution CMOS CIF 352 x 288 Pixels Lens Specification F 2.4, f = 3.6mm, Sensor area 1 / 5 ", View angle 56 ° O / S Microsoft Windows 98SE / 2000 / ME / XP White Balance Auto Exposure Control Auto Focus Range 1 meter to infinity Frame Rate – Video Mode CIF 352 x 288 pixels 30 fp s QCIF 176 x 144 pixels 30 fp s Stored Pic[...]