User manual ARGUS DC-1512

[. . . ] Using the built-in PC camera functions, you can have a videoconference over the Internet to have face-toface online chatting with friends Product Package Contents _Digital camera _USB cable _CD - ROM ( User manual and software) _Quick user guide System Requirements 1. Processor: PII 200 MHz or higher Memory: 32MB or higher Color Monitor: (recommended to use 800*600 24 or higher) Operation System: MS Windows 98(Second Edition)\MS Windows Me\ Ms Windows 2000\MS Windows XP 5. Available USB cable and CD-ROM Getting to Know Your Digital Camera A. Viewfinder Strap holder C-STN LCD panel LCD panel ON/OFF switch Mode button/Power on -1- F. [. . . ] Insufficient light may affect the quality of photos. (In case of failure in -7- photo taken, the camera will give off two "beeps"). Camera Function Control The functions of the digital camera are performed in operating mode. If it is in energy-saving status, press Mode button and the camera will become activated within about 3 seconds. In initial status, it can take 24 photos. After the camera enters operating mode, other functions of the camera can be operated. Starting Your Camera Press Shutter button and then press Mode button to start the camera. In about 3 seconds, LCD on the back of your camera will display and buzzer will give off a "Beep" . This means startup is completed. Automatic Energy-saving Status When your camera is not operated for 60 seconds, it will automatically enter power-off status. Taking Photos After camera is activated, press Shutter once and it will take one photo and give off two "beeps". If it is not operated within 3 seconds, LCD will return to Preview status from Menu options. Self-timer After the camera is activated, press Mode twice and the LCD will display " ". If it is not operated within 3 seconds, LCD will return to Preview status from Menu options. Flash After camera is activated, press Mode 8 times and press Shutter within 3 seconds to shift to Flash mode. The camera begins charging and LED lights up in about 6 seconds, indicating it is fully charged. Press Shutter and the camera will flash and LED goes out. LED will light up again in about 6 seconds (the duration of LED lighting up varies depending on different charging duration due to battery status) and it is ready to take photos. LCD will return to Preview status from Menu options if it is not operated within 3 seconds, (To avoid burning chip, waiting until completion of charging to press Shutter when - 10 - selecting Flash mode). Note: The camera cannot take photo if the ambient light is totally insufficient Note: To make sure the quality of photo, it's highly recommended to use the flash indoors and at night. The best effective flash distance is within1. 5M. _(Page UP): Press _ on camera panel to browse photos from the first to last . Press _ each time to browse one photo forward (for example, 5 photos have been taken and digital display on the panel display 019. If you press _ now, it will display 019, 020, 021). [. . . ] Double clicks "PhotoImpressionTM4" icon on desktop and it will display "PhotoImpressionTM4" main screen. 3. When you see a menu with 5 buttons at the lower corner of the screen, click "DigiCam/Scanner" button. Select Source and it will automatically select "Argus Digital Still Camera". Select Album and it will also automatically select "MVP Sample". [. . . ]