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DC2250
Digital Camera
USER’S MANUAL
STEPS TO GET YOU STARTED
PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS?
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Welcome Thank you for choosing Argus Camera for your digital adventures. Whether you’re snapping memorable shots of your family and friends or exploring the great outdoors, since 1936 Argus Camera has been there, sharpening your images with leading edge technology. To get the utmost satisfaction from your DC2250 digital camera, please take a moment to read through this manual. Its information will send you on an educational journey into your camera’s multiple capabilities. Learn how fun
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA 4 FEATURES 5 BATTERY INSTALLATION 6 POWER (SLEEP MODE) 6 INSTALLING THE CF CARD 6 TAKING A PICTURE 7 SELF TIMER MODE 7 QUALTIY MODE 7 MOVIE MODE 8 TV SYSTEM SELECTION 8 DELETE MODE 8 INSTALLING DC2250 DRIVER 9 UNINSTALLING SOFTWARE 9 LIVE VIDEO MODE 9 DOWNLOADING PHOTOS USING PHOTO IMPRESSION 4.0 10 PHOTO AND SHARING MANAGEMENT USING 10 PHOTOBASE 3.0 VIDEO PLAYBACK USING VIDEOIMPRESSION 1.6 10 PLAYING MOVIE CLIPS USING QUICKTIME PLAY
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Caring for Your Camera Your Argus camera is a precision instrument. Proper care will ensure years of quality performance. • Avoid exposing your camera to extreme temperatures. Prolonged exposure will adversely affect the camera’s internal components. • Keep camera dry. • To clean the lens surface, first blow away any dust or sand, then, if necessary, moisten a lens tissue or soft cloth with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens. DO NOT attempt to wipe away sand or dirt particl
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Features (1) Power (sleep-mode on/off button) (2) Mode button (scrolls through functions) (3) Select button (selects options within functions) (4) Flash Strobe (turns on and off the flash) (5) Shutter Release Button (6) USB Interface and TV Output connections (7) Battery compartment (8) View Finder (9) CF Card Cover 5
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Battery installation This camera uses 4 AAA alkaline batteries. (Do not mix batteries of different types.) 1. When replacing batteries, make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Turn the camera upside down and slide the battery door toward the side of the camera to unlatch then swing it open. 3. Install the batteries according to the polarity diagram on the inside panel of the battery compartment door. 4. Close the battery door and slide it inward to lock in place. WARNING: Removing the ba
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Taking a Picture 1) Look through the viewfinder and locate your subject. 2) Press the shutter-release button. (The camera will beep, indicating that it has recorded a picture.) Self-Timer Mode: Using the self-timer, the Argus DC2250 will automatically snap a picture ten seconds after pressing the shutter-release button. 1) Preferably, mount the DC2250 onto a tripod or and otherwise solid surface. 2) Aim the camera at the selected image. 3) Press the SELECT button until the ( ) i
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Movie Mode: 1) Press the MODE button once—FEA appears on the LCD. (You have five seconds to continue in this mode before the LCD defaults back to main menu.) 2) Press the SELECT button to scroll to the movie icon. 3) Pause for approximately five seconds on the movie icon. The LCD will default to main menu with your changed quality setting. 4) Press and hold the shutter-release button to record your movie. (During movie recording, the camera will emit a steady beep and the movie icon wil
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Install DC2250 Camera Driver 1) Insert installation CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2) Introduction screen will appear automatically. 3) Click "DC2250 Camera Driver " . 4) Follow on-screen instruction to install camera drivers. Installing Software for: Arcsoft™PhotoImpression 4.0 Arcsoft™PhotoBase 3.0 Arcsoft™VideoImpression 1.6 QuictTime Player 6 1) Insert installation CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2) Introduction screen will appear automatically. 3) Click on desired
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Downloading Photos using PhotoImpression 4.0 1) Click "PhotoImpression 4.0" icon on desktop. 2) Click "From Folder" button. 3) Click "Browse ". 4) Click "D:\ or G:\(Mass Storage Disk)SVI"; click OK. 5) Use on-screen editing tools to modify images. Downloading Photos Using Turn on the camera power before connecting the USB cable. Photo and Sharing Management Using PhotoBase 3.0 1) Click "PhotoBase 3.0" icon on desktop. 2) Open Album menu bar. 3) Select "Create New" and enter file nam
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SPECIFCATIONS Image Sensor CMOS 640x480 pixels Lens Specification F3.0, Sensor area 1/3". f=6.9mm, view angle 50, Glass Lens ® ® O/S Microsoft Windows 98/2000/ME/XP, ® Mac OS 9/10 Flash Strobe Yes (Auto, Flash off) White Balance Auto Exposure Control Auto Frame Rate-Video Mode QVGA 320x240 pixels 10-13 fps QQVGA 160x120 pixels 11-13 fps Stores Picture- Still Picture Mode VGA 640x480 pixels (Fine) up to (Based on 8 MB Compact Flash 70 pictures VGA 640x480 pixels Card) (Normal) up
