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DC-1512E
USER MANUAL
Package Contents:
Argus 1512E Digital Camera
AAA Batteries
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 .................................. 6 Operating The Camera ....................................... 8 Installing The Software ....................................... 11 Downloading Pictures ........................................ 12 Frequently Asked Questions ............................. 13 Specification ....................................
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Before Using Your Camera Use your camera to shoot several trial images before taking pictures of important subjects to ensure proper operation. Any loss caused by the malfunction of this product (such as costs of photography or loss of benefit generated by the photography) is not the responsibility of Argus Camera Company and no compensation will be given for it. Copyright information Unless agreed by the rightful owner, pictures taken with this digital camera cannot be used in violation o
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This camera is a precision electronic device. Do not attempt to service this camera yourself. Opening or removing the cover may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Further, avoid exposing this camera to direct sunlight as doing so could cause a fire. Do not attempt to dry it with an external heat source. How to maintain your camera 1. If the lens, LCD display, or viewfinder is dirty, please use the accom- panying cleaning cloth to wipe the surface clean. Avoid touching thes
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LCD Display The LCD screen will display different symbols when the MODE button is pressed consecutively, and the interpre- tations are as follows: Before Using The Camera Open the battery compartment located at the back of the appliance and place three AAA alkaline batteries accord- ing to the direction shown on the diagram at the bottom 0-01_151EmanualR1.indd /1/0 1:51:1 PM
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of the compartment. Then close the compartment and press the MODE button. The number will appear on the LCD screen. This indicates that it is ready to take “high-resolution” photographs and the memory is empty. When the LCD screen flashes, which indicates low bat- tery power, it is time to replace the batteries. Note: Do not change the battery until after you connect the camera to a computer. Otherwise the previously taken photographs will be erased. Important Note: We strongl
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in order to correct imperfections due to poor conditions. You can also send your photos via the Internet and use your camera as a webcam allowing for online interactive discussions with your family and friends. Functions and Characteristics Camera Function: The camera can capture photos and digitally store the images within the internal memory. Computer Interface: The digital camera does not use films . The photos can be transferred directly onto your computer by using the supplied USB
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Timer: The camera has a time delay of 10 seconds ac- companied by a beep. After 10 seconds, the camera will take the photograph automatically. Continuous Shooting: In certain cases, you may wish to record a group of consecutive images. Your camera can take such succession photos. Automatic Exposure Control: The camera automati- cally controls exposure in poor light conditions. You no longer have to worry about aperture or shutter speed control. Automatic Shutdown: After 0 seconds of
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photos, in any manner that you want. It also allows you to transform the camera into a video camera and link it up to most image processing programs, network man- agement programs and video programs used. Operating the Camera Taking Photos This is the default mode when the camera is turned on. Press the shutter button. You will hear a beep and cam- era takes a photo. The number displayed on the LCD screen will decrease by one. If the brightness is too low, the camera will beeps twice
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be heard at the same time to confirm your choice. The energy consumption of the camera is very low in sleep mode, extending its battery life. The camera can remain in sleep mode for up to 100 hours. To use your camera again just simply press the MODE button. Timer Mode Press the MODE button until the LCD screen displays the . Press the shutter button and the camera counts down for 10 seconds accompanied by short beep then gives off a long beep before taking a phot
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Deleting Images To delete all, press the MODE button until the LCD screen displays the and then press the shutter but- ton to confirm your choice. The number 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 the and then press the shutter button to confirm. The last photo tak
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change back into “High Resolution”, repeat the proce- dure and toggle the setting from “Low Resolution Mode ” to “High Resolution Mode.” Changing Frequency Modify the anti-flicker frequency if you decide to take photos in rooms with fluorescent light bulbs. Press the MODE button until the LCD screen displays the “Change to 50/0 Hz” mode and then press the shutter button to confirm. Changing the Compression Mode Press the MODE button until the LCD screen displays “Hd” and then press t
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Installation of Arcsoft Click “Install Arcsoft PhotoImpress .0”, and then follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the installation. 1 0-01_151EmanualR1.indd 1 /1/0 1:51:0 PM
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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 suc- cessful installation of driver, restart your computer. Downloading Picture Connect the camera to your computer using the sup- plied 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
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After having saved the photos, you can empty the mem- ory of you camera (Delete all photos) and start taking pictures again. Uploading a Photo with a Resolution of 1.M Pixels A: Before uploading photos, select “Edit image” button. B: Select the “Increase Resolution” button (You can se- lect “High Quality Mode” to get better image), then select the “OK” button to ESC. Frequently Asked Questions Here are the most commonly encountered problems: Camera will not turn on: Battery is not properly
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Image is blurred / out of focus: Subject is out of focal range - Ensure that there is at least 1.5m (5 ft.) between the camera lens and subject. Camera moved during the shot - Hold the camera steady while taking the picture. Computer does not recognize camera: The camera driver has to be installed before picture download. Ensure that camera is connected the rear USB port of the computer. Check in Device Manager, under Imaging Devices and see if the computer is recognizing the camera
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Technical Specifications Resolution: 00K Pixels (0X0) VGA Colors: bits Lens: Non-spherical Lens Aperture: 1: . Focus: f=5. mm Image variation: 0.5m –infinity Illumination: 100 --1000 (lux) Storage Capacity: 1 Mbits Photos: high-resolution (0X 0 pixels)pictures 5 compression high-resolution pictures 10 low-resolution (1X1 pixels)pictures 0 compression lo w-resolution pictures Power supply: AAA Battery or when connected to computer, power will be sup
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System compatibility: Pentium II and above Personal Computers Windows SE/000/ME/XP Operating System MB or above Memory ( MB or above Recommended) 0 MB Hard Disk Capacity CD-ROM Drive Color Monitor (Not Lower than 00* 00, Bit) USB interface 1 0-01_151EmanualR1.indd 1 /1/0 1:51:1 PM
