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Argus Camera DCM-098 manual

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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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    T able of Contents Safety And General Information .......................2 Getting T o Know Y our Camera .........................5 Before Using The Camera ................................7 Operating The Camera .....................................7 Installing The Software ....................................10 Downloading Pictures ................[...]

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    3 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 camer[...]

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    4 Caution when using the camera This product consists of intricate electrical parts. T o 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 extr[...]

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    5 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, det[...]

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    6 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[...]

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    7 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 t[...]

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    8 Y ou 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 cabl[...]

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    9 Deleting Images T o 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. T o delete the last [...]

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    10 Changing Frequency Modify the anti-flicker frequency if you decide to take photos in rooms with fluorescent light bulbs. T o switch to 50Hz, press the MODE button until the LCD screen displays “ ” and then shutter button to confirm. T o switch back to 60Hz, press the MODE button until the LCD screen displays “ ” and then shutter button t[...]

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    11 Installation of Arcsoft Click “Install Arcsoft PhotoImpress 4.0”, and then follow the step-by- step instructions to complete the installation.[...]

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    12 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. [...]

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    13 B: Select the “Increase Resolution” button (Y ou can select “High Quality Mode” to get better image), then select the “OK” button to ESC. Camera Storage Capacity Hi Resolution Lo Resolution Ld Compression 26 54 Hd Compression 104 208[...]

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    14 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 cam[...]

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    15 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 [...]

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    16 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 [...]