Argus Camera DC1510 User Manual

DC1510 DIGITAL CAMERA

Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice..........................................................................................................2

FCC Notice..................................................................................................................................................2

Welcome........................................................................................................................................................2

Getting Started..............................................................................................................................................3

Contents of package........................................................................................................................................3

System Requirements....................................................................................................................................3

DC1510 Nomenclature...................................................................................................................................3

Powering Up..............................................................................................................................................4

Battery Installation........................................................................................................................................4

Battery Power Levels.................................................................................................................................4

Turning camera on / off...................................................................................................................................4

Auto Off.........................................................................................................................................................4

Taking Pictures............................................................................................................................................5

Resolution.....................................................................................................................................................5

Selecting AC frequency..................................................................................................................................5

Taking a photo................................................................................................................................................5

Changing Capture Modes..........................................................................................................................6

Continuous Mode..........................................................................................................................................6

Self-Timer....................................................................................................................................................6

Deleting Photos..............................................................................................................................................6

Deleting All Photos...................................................................................................................................6

Deleting Last Photo Taken.....................................................................................................................6

Connecting digital camera to PC..................................................................................................................7

Install Arcsoft programs and camera drivers in Windows 98SE/Me......................................................7

Install camera drivers:............................................................................................................................7

Install Arcsoft programs and camera drivers in Windows 2000/XP.............................................................7

Install camera drivers:.............................................................................................................................8

Uninstalling Arcsoft programs..................................................................................................................8

Connecting Digital Camera to PC..............................................................................................................8

Downloading photos....................................................................................................................................8

Downloading photos using PhotoStudio..................................................................................................8

Downloading Continuous Mode Photos as Videos.................................................................................10

Using Your Digital Camera as a PC Cam.........................................................................................................12

Using Arcsoft Software.......................................................................................................................................13

PhotoPrinter...........................................................................................................................................13

Multimedia Email...................................................................................................................................14

Additional Information.......................................................................................................................................15

Opening User's Manual on CD..............................................................................................................15

Installing Acrobat Reader....................................................................................................................15

Product Specifications................................................................................................................................15

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).......................................................................................................15

Trademark acknowledgements................................................................................................................17

Responsible party.................................................................................................................................17

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 authority to operate the equipment.

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 radiate radio frequency energy, 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 the unit 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 correcting the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient 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 connected.

• Consult the dealer or any experienced TV/radio technician for help.

NOTE:

• Shielded cables are used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits.

• A high electrostatic discharge environment may cause the camera to malfunction. Reset the camera by taking out the batteries and re-inserting them.

FCC Notice

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 USB cable should be used with the product. Operation with non-certified 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.

Welcome

Thank you for choosing Argus Camera to pursue your digital adventures. Whether you are creating memories of your friends and family 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 DC1510 digital camera, please take a moment to read through this manual. Its contents will send you on an educational journey into your camera's multiple capabilities.

Thank you again for choosing Argus!

• 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. Dry it with sunlight or an air-blower.

• Protect it from excessive humidity. It will wet the lens and the pictures taken will be blurred.

• Do not expose the camera to sand

• Do not attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. Always take it to an authorized service facility

for repair.

• To store the camera, wrap it in a piece of clean, soft cloth and place it in a cool, dry, dust-free place. Do not place the camera directly under the sun or in any hot circumstances.

• Take care of the lens. Use special cloth to clean it.

• Do not scratch hard objects against the Lens, Status LCD Panel, or Viewfinder.

• If the Status LCD Panel is damaged, do not touch it.

• Condensation is a problem when bringing cold equipment into a warm room. Try to put the camera in a plastic bag so condensation forms on the outside of the bag.

Important: Do not connect camera to PC before drivers are installed.

Getting Started

Contents of package

• DC1510 Digital Camera

• Program CD (containing PhotoPrinter, Multimedia Email, PhotoStudio, User's Manual and camera drivers)

• USB cable

• Quick Start Guide

• Warranty Card

• Three AAA batteries

System Requirements

• Personal computer with a Pentium 300MHz microprocessor (minimum) and a CD-ROM drive

• Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 / XP

• 32MB RAM for Windows 98SE, 64MB RAM for Windows Me/2000, 128MB RAM for Windows XP

• 500MB of available hard disk space for Windows 98SE/Me/2000, 1GB for Windows XP

• Color display monitor with 16 bit color or above

• Available USB port

DC1510 Nomenclature

Front panel Back panel

Viewfinder window

LED

Buzzer hole

Lens

USB cable connector

Mode button

Viewfinder

LCD panel

Battery compartment cover

Top panel

USB cable connector

Shutter button

Powering Up

Battery Installation

1. Slide the compartment cover at the bottom of your camera. See Figure 1.

2. Install 3-AAA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment. See Figure 2.

3. Make sure the battery polarities are oriented exactly as shown. See Figure 2.

4. Close battery compartment cover.

Figure 1 Figure 2

CAUTION - To avoid battery leakage

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged

• Be sure to insert batteries in correct orientation

• Remove batteries from the camera before extended storage

• Always remove old or dead batteries from the camera

• Do not short-circuit the power supply terminals

• Check that the contact surfaces are clean and bright before installing batteries

Battery Power Levels

If at anytime the frame counter information begins to flash in the LCD panel, the battery level is low. Download your photos to the computer and replace the batteries immediately.

Turning camera on / off

Press Mode button to power on the camera. Two short beeps will sound. appear momentarily before

(frame counter) is shown on the LCD panel, indicating that a maximum

of 20 photos can be taken with high resolution. To power off the camera, press Mode button repeatedly until "oF" displays on the LCD panel. Then

press Shutter button.

Auto Off

The camera will automatically turn off in 30 seconds if no operation has been performed.

(High Resolution) will

Taking Pictures

Resolution

The camera is defaulted to High Resolution (CIF) mode To select low resolution (QCIF):

1. Press Mode button repeatedly until

2. Press Shutter button to confirm your selection and "80" will appear on the LCD panel, indicating that a maximum of 80 photos can be taken with low resolution.

NOTE: After taking a few photos of low resolution, if you want to switch back to high resolution: (1) Press Mode button until

selection and the remaining number of photos that can be taken will be shown on the LCD panel.

appears on the LCD panel (2) Press Shutter button to confirm your

is shown on the LCD panel.

Selecting AC frequency

This camera is set to your country's AC mains frequency (e.g. 60Hz for US, 50Hz for Europe). If you take photos under an electric light source in another country with a different frequency, you have to set the frequency to match the AC mains frequency of the country you are in. Otherwise horizontal, black stripes will be found on the taken photos due to incorrect mains frequency. There will be no problems when taking photos under sunlight.

To change the frequency:

1. Press Mode button repeatedly until "60 (Hz)" or "50 (Hz)" is shown on the LCD panel.

2. Press Shutter button to change from "60 (Hz)" to "50 (Hz)" (or from "50 (Hz)" to "60 (Hz)" to match

that country's AC mains frequency. For example, if the preset for your camera is 60 (Hz), you will see 50 (Hz) on the LCD panel when

you press Mode button repeatedly. To change to 50 (Hz), press Shutter button once.

Taking a photo

You may choose to hold camera as shown in Figure 1 or Figure 2 when taking photos.

Figure 1 Figure 2

1. Look through the viewfinder. NOTE: The focus is set to work best when taking photos of an object that is at least 2 feet away

from the camera.

2. Press Shutter button. You will hear a "beep" and the frame counter will count down 1 frame, indicating that an image has been taken.

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