Argus Camera DC1500 User Manual
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Digital Camera DC1500 User Guide
Table of Contents
Lincense Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Attention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
In This Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
• Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Batteries Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Prepare to Upload the Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing Digital Camera CD-ROM Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Running Digital Camera Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Uninstalling Digital Camera Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AVI Creator Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connecting Your Digital Camera to the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Taking Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Holding the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
• LCD panel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Changing the Capture Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
• Select the Low Resolution Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
• Select the Continuous Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
• Select the Self-timer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
• Clear all the photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Auto Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Low Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting Started with Digital Camera Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
PhotoFantasy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
• To Launch PhotoFantasy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
• Quick Guide for Select Input Source from Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
• Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
• Get Fantasy Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• Get Photo Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PhotoPrinter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
• To Launch PhotoPrinter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
• Quick Guide for Select Input Source from Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
• PhotoPrinter Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
PhotoStudio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
• Select Input Source from Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
• PhotoStudio Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
AVI Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
• To Launch AVI Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
• Create your AVI Video File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hints On Taking Quality Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Product Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
• Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
• Digital Camera Suite Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Digital Camera DC1500 User Guide
License Agreement
ColorMOS is a trademark of VLSI Vision Ltd., UK. Microsoft, Windows, Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows NT, are registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark
of Intel Corporation. The TWAIN driver and the AVI Creator is developed by VLSI Vision Ltd.,UK.
The Photo Fantasy, Photo Printer and Photo Studio is licensed by Arcsoft, USA.
All other product names mentioned here in are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's anthority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses
and can radiatc radio frequency and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is needed.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution
In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with
this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to
result in interference to radio and TV reception.
To comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules, this
device must only be installed on computer equipment certified to comply with the Class B limits.
In addition, only the supplied power cables should be used with the product. Operation with noncertified computers, use of a cable other than that supplied, or modification of the device may result
in interference to radio or television reception and could void the user’s authority to operate this
device.
Attention
Thank you for selecting Digital Camera DC1500. Please read the instructions carefully for a
thorough understanding before taking pictures.
• This camera is not resistant to water and should not be used outdoors in snow or rain. If
accidentally dropped in water, please quickly pour out the water. Let it to dry by sunlight or
by air-blower.
• Protect it from excessive humidity. It will wet the lens and picture will be blured.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. Always take it to an authorized service
facility for repair.
• Remove the batteries if you do not expect to use the camera for 1 month or longer.
• To store the camera, wrap it in a clean, soft cloth and place in a cool, dry, dust-free place.
Also it should not be placed in a very hot temperature condition or in direct sun light.
• The battery may explode or cause burns if disassembled, recharged, shorted, exposed to high
temperature, or disposed of in fire.
• Take care on the lens. Use special cloth to clean it.
• Condensation is a problem when bringing cold equipment into a warm room. Try to put the
camera in plastic bag so condensation forms on the outside of the bag.
• If nothing at all is displayed in the LCD panel, the battery may be inserted in opposite polarity.
• Opening the battery door will cause the loss of all stored photos. Make sure you have uploaded
the photos to the PC before opening the battery door.
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In This Package
• DC1500 Digital Camera
• Digital Camera Software CD-ROM
• USB cable
• 9-pin (RS232) connecting cable
• User Guide (Inside CD-ROM)
Note: The AAA batteries needed for the Digital Camera are NOT included. Use alkaline
batteries are recommanded.
System Requirements
• Multimedia PC Pentium 133 or higher
• Windows 95 / 98 / 98SE or NT for Serial port
• Windows 98 / 98SE for USB port
• 16MB RAM minimum
• 200MB hard disk space recommended
• CD-ROM drive
• Color monitor with 16 bit or above
• USB port or Serial (Com) port for connection
• Color Inkjet or Laser Printer to output photos (optional)
Getting Started
• Nomenclature
LED
Lens
Mode button
Shutter button
Buzzer hole
LCD panel
Viewfinder
Serial cable
connector
USB cable
connector
Viewfinder
Battery Door
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Batteries Installation
1. Open the battery door on the bottom of your camera.
2. Install 3 AAA batteries into Digital Camera, as shown.
3. Make sure to orient the positive (+) and negative (-) ends of the batteries exactly as
shown.
4. Replace the door.
1. 2. 3.
UM4-AAA / LR03 / R03 1.5V x 3
UM4-AAA / LR03 / R03 1.5V x 3
CAUTION – To avoid battery leakage:
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Be sure to insert the battery with the correct polarities according to battery manufacturer’s
instructions.
• Remove the battery from product before extended storage.
• Always remove an old or dead battery from the product.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
• Check that the contact surfaces are clean and bright before installing the battery.
Prepare to Upload the Photos
Installing Digital Camera CD-ROM Software
• Insert the CD-ROM disc into your drive.
• The installation will start automatically.
• Follow the installation instructions.
• You can choose any of the three Arcsoft software – PhotoFantasy, PhotoStudio & Photo
Printer.
• After installation is complete, click ‘Finish’ button to install the Digital Camera driver.
• The system must be restarted to complete the installation.
Running Digital Camera Suite
• Click ‘Start’ from the Windows Taskbar, then search through ‘Programs’/Digital Camera
Suite.
• Choose any of the three Arcsoft software to run it.
Uninstalling Digital Camera Suite
• Click ‘Start’ from the Windows Taskbar, then search through ‘Programs’/Digital Camera
Suite.
• Click the Uninstall icon and follow the on-screen prompts.
Or you can uninstall the software with the following steps:
• Click ‘Start’ from the Windows Taskbar, then click on ‘Setting’.
• Click on ‘Control Panel’.
• Double click on ’Add/Remove Programs’.
• Scroll down and highlight ‘Digital Camera Suite’.
• Click on ’Add/Remove Programs’ and the ’OK’.
Uninstall the camera driver from the hard drive:
• Goto C:\Windows\System. Delete the files with 'stv' pre-fix.
• Goto C:\Windows\System32\Drivers. Delete the file stv680.sys.
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AVI Creator Program
• It is a program to create a video file from the camera.
• AVICreator will install in your hard disk automatically after Arcsoft’s software install
completed.
• To launch AVICreator, click ‘Start’ from the Windows Taskbar, then search through
‘Programs’/Digital Camera Suite/ AVICreator’.
Connecting Your Digital Camera to the PC
• USB
If your computer has a USB port, insert the
USB plug of the camera cable into the USB
port on your computer.
If you success to connect the camera with
the computer, the LED will light up and you’ll
hear a beep, beep sound.
• 9-pin (RS232)
If your computer has a 9-pin serial port
only, insert the 9-pin of the camera cable
into the serial port on your computer.
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