Argus Camera DC3550 User Manual

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DC3550

Digital Camera

User's Manual

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Welcome
Contents of Package
System Requirements
Dc3550 Nomenclature
Accessory Set-up

Powering Up

Battery Installation
Using the AC adapter
Compact Flash Card Installation

Ejecting the Compact Flash Card
Formatting Compact Flash Card

Date and Time Adjustment

Recording Images

Using the Navigation Dial
Recording Mode Screen
LCD Panel Control Screen
Taking Pictures

Using Zoom
Macro Mode
Exposure Compensation
White Balance
Using the Flash
Self-Timer
LCD Brightness
Beep Sound

Taking a Movie

Viewing Pictures

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Playback Pictures
Display a Movie
Deleting Pictures
Managing Pictures

Connecting External Equipmen

Television Display Output
PC Display Output

Installing Software

How to install driver for Windows98( other OS without)
How to install MGI PhotoSuite8.21SE software
How to install QuickTime5 software

Accessories

FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions)
Specifications

QSG(Quick Start Guide)

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Getting Started

Welcome to the Exciting World of Argus Camera

Thank you for choosing Argus Camera to pursue your video 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 DC3550 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 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.
Performance may be limited using 1.5V batteries in low temperatures. Do not use
Manganese batteries as they may overheat and destroy the camera.

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Contents of Package

DC 3550 camera

USB cable

Video cable

User's Manual

Installation CD-ROM

Wrist strap

Lens cap strap

Lens cover

4- AA 1.5V batteries

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System Requirements

Intel 486 or higher CPU (intel pentium processor or higher recommended)

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Microsoft Windows98/Me /XP operation system/2000

At least 16MB RAM

80MB harddisk space

CD-ROM driver

Microsoft Mouse or compatible mouse device

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DC3550 Nomenclature

Computer
connector
USB

card compartment
cover

Video output
connector
NTSC

AC adapter
connector

Control panel

Flash

Lens

Viewfinder

Macro / self-timer / flash

Viewfinder focus dial

Self-timer lamp (red)

Flash sensor

Connector
cover

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Viewfinder

Process lamp
shooting ready (green)

Autofocus mark

Viewfinder

Online lamp
AF ready (orange)

LCD monitor

Display button

Battery compartment open/close lever

Power button

Navigation Dial

Zoom lever

Mode dial

Shutter release

button

"ok" mark

Enter button

Menu button

Tripod mount

(bottom view)

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Accessory Set-up

Figure 1 Figure 2

CARD

Figure 3 Figure 4

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CARD

Powering Up

Battery Installation

sliding theLOCK switch inthe
opposite directionof the arrow
to unlock

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

1.Be sure that power is OFF.

Unlock the battery compartment by sliding the LOCK switch in the opposite
direction of the arrow. See Figure 1.

2.Open battery chamber cover.

Insert 4 AA batteries into the battery chamber. Be sure to use correct polarity

as shown on the battery chamber inside cover. See Figure 2.

3.Close battery chamber cover.

Slide the LOCK switch in the direction of the arrow to secure the battery
compartment closed. See Figure 3..

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Using the AC Adapter

An optional AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a
common AC wall outlet.

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AC wall outlet

AC adapter
connector

AC adapter

1.Be sure that power is OFF.

2.Open the Connector cover and plug the AC
adapter into the AC adapter connector on
the camera. See illustration.

3.Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet.

See illustration.

4.To disconnect, turn off the power, and
unplug the AC adapter first from the
camera then from the outlet.

Note:

When in use for long periods, the AC
adapter may get warm. This is normal.

Compact Flash Card Installation

power(off)

Figure 1

Figure 2

Open the CF card
compartment cover

thebackofthecard

the

back

faces theback of the

faces

of

the

the

camera.

camera.

eject lever

back

card

1.Be sure that the camera is OFF.

2.Open Card compartment cover.

3.Insert the CF card into the slot. Be sure
that the CF card is in the upright position and
the back of the card faces the back of the camera.

4.Close the CF card slot.

Ejecting the Compact Flash Card:

1.Turn OFF camera power.

2.Open the Card compartment cover.

of

3.Push the eject lever to eject the card.

the

See Figure 2

Formatting the CF Card

1.Set the Mode dial to .

2.Press the Menu button to display
the Menu.

3.Move arrows on the navigation to ""

and press .

4.Confirm with
then auto run

"ok"

"FORMAT/SURE?

"ok"

COMPLETE

FORMAT

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Date and Time Adjustment

1.Set the Mode dial to " " and press to display.MENU

2.Press the arrow on the navigation dial to select mode,and press "OK"

used to move the item,

used to change the value ,

press "OK".

Recording Images

1.Turn mode to

2.Press MENU to display the menu screen

3.Press the navigation arrow to toggle through the items.

4.Press "OK" to select and item."Date" "Format"

5.Use the navigation arrow to select condition elements.

6.press "OK" when condition element is selected.

7.Use the navigation arrows to adjust the value of specified"Date"

condition .Press "OK" to complete selection.

or

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move the cursor
up,
down,

OK

"OK" ENTERbutton

Navigation tools

left,
right.

Recording Mode Screen

When the Mode dial is set to or .

Monitor display

MOVIE MODE MENU

STILL MODE MENU

ITEM CONDITION

SIZE

ELEMENT

LS

QUAL

LCD

WB

LANG

DATE

FORMAT

EN FRGR

2002.09.20 15:45

SURE?

LANGUAGE

"ok"

first

each value of condition element

Use

"ok"

"ok"

"ok"

ENGLISH GERMAN FRENCH

"ok"

sunny cloudy fluorescent indoor

09 20 15 45

2002

then

lamp

"ok"

"ok"

"ok"

"ok"

COMPLETE

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Monitor display

S

Use

LCD will display the last image of still picture.

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M

LCD will display the last image of movie picture.

MULT1

"ok"

"ok"

(continue to be display)SLIDE

LOCK?

SURE?

"ok"

"ok"

"ok"

COMPLETE

COMPLETE

"ok"

"ok"

"ok"

The images that are displayed will be a slide.

"ok"

Press to pause.

"ok"

LCD Panel Control Screen

Battery check

Red-eye reducing

Large size

Night scene & shake avoid

Standard size

Frame number

CF card check

Selftimer

Macro

Flash Fill-in
Flash auto
Flash off

High quality

Standard quality

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Taking Pictures

Taking pictures using the optical viewfinder.

Viewfinder

Autofocus mark

Figure 1

Using Zoom

Figure 2

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1.Set the Mode dial to or .

2.Compose the picture by placing the subject
within the autofocus marks in the viewfinder.
SeeFigure1.

3.Press the shutter release button halfway to
lock the focus and exposure.

(When the orange lamp blinks, focus or exposure is locked.)

Press the Shutter release button fully to take
the picture.

Press the " T" to choose telephoto shooting. See figure 2.
Press the"W"tochoose wide-angle shooting.See figure 2.

NOTE:

When using the Digital tele mode, your picture will
appear approximately six times larger
The setting will be canceled when the power is turned OFF.

Macro Mode

You can take photographs in macro mode as close as 0 .2 meters. A subject that is
approximately6X8cmcanbephotographed fully within the frame.

1.Set the Mode dial to or .

2.Press the Macro button until appears on the control panel.

To cancel the Macro mode, press the Macro button again until the disappears.

3.Take a picture.

Control panel

Shooting Range: 0.66 (0.2m)~1.64 (0.5m)approximately

Note:

When using the flash in the Macro mode, the flash may not have the proper
effect. Confirm the result using the LCD monitor.

Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to take the close-up
pictures.

The setting will be canceled when the power is turned to OFF.
When using movie record mode in Macro mode, the camera has an effect similar to Digital

TEL mode.

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Exposure Compensation

In addition to automatic exposure, you can also adjust it manually.

Use - to adjust when the subject is mostly bright
Use + to adjust when the subject is mostly dark
The flash sensor controls the exposure when the camera is in flash mode.

1.Set the Mode dial to or .

2.When Mode dial is selected, the exposure setting will be displayed.like:"0/3EV"

it meaning that steps ,approx

Press the arrow on the dial for + adjustment and the arrow

for - adjustment.

Note:

Not available in the Manual mode.
The setting will be canceled when the power is turned off.
The exposure compensation may not work properly when shooting with the flash.

"+2EV in 1/3EV .-6/3EV~+6/3EV"

navigation

White Balance

1.Set the Mode dial to .

2.Press the Menu button to display the Menu.

3.Press the arrows on the navigation dial to select" WB".

4.Press the on the dial to select AUTO, SUNNY, CLOUDY,
INDOOR or FLUOR.

arrows navigation

5.Press the to confirm the setting.

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"ok"

Using the Flash

Select the mode according to shooting conditions.

You can toggle to the next flash mode by pressing the Flash button.

Flash mode

Auto-Flash

Red-eye reducing Flash

Fill-in Flash
(Flash always fires)

Flash Off
(Flash dose not fire)

Night Scene

Automatically flash in low-light
and backlight conditions.

Reducing the subject's eye appearing
red.

Regardless of available flash.

Never flash.

Slow shutter speed mode with speed
as slow 1 second.

Use

Flash working range:

approximately 2.62 (0.8m)~18.37 (5.6m)

Note:

A blinking green lamp signifies the flash is the time of charg, Wait until the green lamp is not
blinking to take the picture.
When using the flash in the Macro mode, especially with wide-angle shooting,
the flash may not have the proper effect. Confirm the result using the LCD monitor.
Flash cannot be enough time to charge in the Sequence mode.

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Self-Timer

1.Set the Mode dial to .

2.Press the self-timer button until appears on the control panel.

3.Place the Auto Focus mark over the subject and press the shutter button.
The camera focuses on the subject in the frame as the front red lamp is blinking.

In this mode a timer runs for roughly 10 seconds before the shutter is released.
To cancel the self-timer mode, press the self-timer button until disappears.

NOTE:

When using the self-timer mode, the use of a tripod is recommended.

Viewfinder

LCD Brightness

Autofocus mark

1.Set the Mode dial to " "or" "and press to display.MENU

2.Press the arrow on the navigation dial to select " " mode, then press the
arrow to adjust LCD brightness .( )

Finally, press to confirm it.

"ok"

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LCD

Beep Sound

1.Set the Mode dial to and press to display.MENU

2.Press the arrow on the navigation dial to select " "mode, then press the

arrow to adjust the setting "OFF LOW HIGH" and press botton to

conform.

Note:

The setting will remain until it is readjusted.

BEEP

"ok"

Taking a Movie

1.Press to set /exit.MENU

2.Use to select wide angle or telephoto.WT

3.Press the shutter halfway to lock focus and exposure. See Figure 1.

4.Press the shutter fully, to record movie until the gauge is full. This usually

happens within approximately 12 seconds. See Figure 2.

Figure 1 Figure 2

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Viewing Pictures

Playback Pictures

Use button to specify whether the image appears after picture is taken.MENU

1.Set MODE dial to and press to display.

2.Select playback way to MULTI or SLIDE.

3.Select PROTECT to protect images from being deleted.

4.Select DELETE to erase images.

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Multi Frame Mode:

1.Press .

2.Press to toggle between multi frames mode.

3.Use to display the image from 6 frames.

"ok"

4.Press if you want to resume and select another.

5.Press to specify the photographed image under single frame mode.

Slide Mode:

1.Press .

2.The images that are displayed will be a slide.

3.Press to pause.

"ok"

Enlarge Pictures using Zoom mode:

1.You can enlarge the preview to check the image.

2.Zoom in different parts of the image.

3.Pressing reverts picture to zoom out.

"ok"

"ok"

"ok"

Display a Movie

Use button to specify MOVIE mode.MENU

1.Set MODE dial to and press to display.

2.Select PROTECT to protect images from being deleted.

3.Select DELETE to erase images.

Multi Frame Mode:

1.Press .

2.Press to toggle between multi frames mode.
Use to select and display the image from 6 frames.

"ok"

3.Press if you want to resume and select another.

4.Press to specify the movie under single frame mode.

Slide Mode:

1.Press .

2.The images that are displayed will be a slide.

3.Press could be pause.

"ok"

Play movie:

1.Press to play the movie when data is loaded.

2.Press again, could be pause or resume.

"ok"

"ok"

"ok"

"ok"

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Deleting Pictures

1.Set the Mode dial to or
press the MULTI,andMENU

to select the picture you

"ok"

want to delete.

2.Press the and use navigation dial ONE/ALL,

3.Press to select Delete one or Delete all.

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Important

Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug while
erasing pictures. It may destroy the data in the card.
When the picture is protected or the write-protect adhesive seal " "MARK is placed
on the picture the camera does not erase it.
Cancel the protection or remove the seal use " "to switch "LOCK? /UNLOCK?"under

" protect" mode.

"ok"

MENU

to select Use arrows to choose

Managing Pictures

1.Set the Mode dial to or

Press the

MENU

MULTI,and

want to protect.

2.Press the and navigation dial to select ,Use arrow to choose ONE/ALL.

3.Press to select Protect one or protect all.

MENU

"ok"

The protected picture will not be deleted with all-Frame erase. When using card
format, it will erase all protected and unprotected pictures.

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to select the picture you

"ok"

Note:

The protected picture will not be deleted with All-Frame erase, but will be deleted with Card
format.but "card format" will erase all the picture , can't choice or selection.
Delete is not available when the write-protect adhesive seal is placed like " MARK".
The setting will remain until it is readjusted.

Connecting External Equipment

Television Display Output

Recorded images can be viewed on TV

1.Be sure the TV is OFF and the camera is OFF prior to connecting.

2.Connect the cable by inserting video connector between camera
and television . See Figure 1.

3.Turn on the TV. See Figure 2.

4.Set the camera Mode dial to or .

5.Select a picture. Use instructions on page 20
Playback Picture to choose a picture.

Video cable

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3

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Video output connector

Figure 1

Figure 2

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PC Display Output

Use the appropriate connector according to computer's platform.

USB
serial port

USB socket
serial cable

IBM PC/AT compatible
Connect the provided USB Socket serial
cable to the USB port on your computer.

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card reader

DC3550

How to install driver for Windows98( other OS without)
How to install MGI PhotoSuite8.21SE software
How to install QuickTime5 software

STI Protocol Image Process & Video Streaming

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Installing Software

1.Insert the installation CD into the CD driver.The includes : MGIinstallation CD
PhotoSuite8.21SE, QuickTime 5,

driver installation ).

2.Find appropriate file and click to open it , If you are using Windows Me/2000/XP.

installation will auto run.

3.Click the setup. exe file to execute file set-up.

4.Follow on screen instructions to complete installation.

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USB driver for Windows 98 ( other OS without

To install USB Driver for Windows 98

1.Insert the installation CD into your computer CD-ROM driver.

2.Open the file of "windows 98 USB Driver ", It requires a manual install.

3.select the item of "Add New Hardware" from "control panel" to install
USB Driver to your computer.

4.Use instructions on page28 to page37 to install the driver.

Warning:

Operation:

1.Install way:Follow on-screen of your computer,click:

START/SETTING/CONTROL PANEL/Add New Hardware

2.Screen display the driver file name automatically.Then click Next

3.Select the driver .Then click NextSearch

4.Select locations of data source.Then click Next

5.Screen display to confirm the driver location .Then click Next

6.Follow on-screen instructions to complete installation .

Screen display windows has finished installing.Then click Finish

7.Screen display a removable Disk appear .Then click it.

8.A new file appear.

9.Click the file.

10.Click the file to playback picture.

This driver is not needed under Windows ME/NT/2000/XP
system as the Digital Camera supports mass storage driver
system. Do not install this driver into your computer if the
operation system is not Windows98. Improper installation
may destory your computer.

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Install way:Follow on-screen of your computer,click:
START/SETTING/CONTROL PANEL/add New Hardware

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Note: Screen display the driver file name automatically.

Then click Next

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Note: Select the driver .

Search

Then click Next

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Note: Select locations of data source.

Then click Next

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Digital Camera Zoom

F

Note: Screen display to confirm the driver location .

Then click Next

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Digital Camera Zoom

Note: Follow on-screen instructions to complete installation .

Screen display windows has finished installing.
Then click Finish

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Note: Screen display a removable Disk appear .

Then click it.

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Note: A new file appear.

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Note: Click the file.

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Note: Click the file to playback picture.

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To install MGI Photo Suite8.21SE software

1.Insert the installation CD into your computer CD-ROM driver.

2.Open the file of "MGI Photo Suite8.21SE, program should install
automatically.It's still picture edit Album.

3.Follow on-screen instuctions to complete installation.

4.Use instuction on page39 to page55.

Operation:

1.Follow on-screen of your computer,first,select language :Then click OK

2.The set up process automatically,please wait.

3.The software recommended that exit all Windows programs If ready, click Next

4.Display the LICENSE AND WARRANTY information.If you agree, click Yes

5.Please select the image file type(s) that you wish associate then click Next

6.Choose the file destination location.Browse the folder ,then click Next

7.Select folder name, Accessories ? or new? then click Next

8.Display Current setting automatically. then click Next

9.Display Online Registration automatically. then click Continue

10.Follow on-screen instructions to complete installation .

Screen display windows has finished installing.Then click Finish

11.Program way:click: Start /Programs/MGI PhotoSuite8.21SE

/MGI PhotoSuite8.21SE.exe otherwise click quick mark.

12.Select a picture and edit .Use instructions on QSG(Quick Star t Guide)

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Note: The set up process automatically,please wait.

Note: The software recommended that you exit all Windows programs

If you ready, click Next

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Note: Display the LICENSE AND WARRANTY information.

If you agree, click Yes

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Note: Please select the image file type(s) that you wish associate

then click Next

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Note: Choose the file destination location.

Browse the destination folder ,then click Next

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Note: select folder name, Accessories ? or new?

then click Next

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Note: display Current setting automatically..

then click Next

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8.21

Note: display Online Registration automatically.

then click Continue

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Note:Follow on-screen instructions to complete installation .

Screen display windows has finished installing.Then click Finish

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Note:.Program way:click: Start /Programs/

MGI PhotoSuite8.21SE/MGI PhotoSuite8.21SE.exe
or click quick mark.

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21SE

To install Quick Time5 software

1.Insert the installation CD into your computer CD-ROM driver.

2.Open the file of "Quick Time5", program should install
automatically.It's video Streaming movie playback Album.

3.Follow on-screen instuctions to complete installation.

4.Use instuction on page57 to page76.

5.The ID number was:
Software Distribution Agreement NO.ID#SWL70338

OPERATION:

1.The instruction of Location .Installation. Update then click Next

2.The software recommended that exit all Windows programs If ready, click Next

3.Display the LICENSE AND WARRANTY information. If you agree, click Agree

4.Choose the file destination location. Browse the folder ,then click Next

5.Please select the image file type(s) that you wish associate .then click Next

6.Select folder name, Accessories ? or new? then click Next

7.Selection of Plugin . then click Next.

8.The set up process automatically,please wait.

9.The instruction of Setup Assistant, then click Next

10.The MIME Setting ,then click Next

11.Select the file type assocition , then click Next

12.Follow on-screen instructions to complete installation .

Screen display windows has finished installing.Then click Finish

13.Program way:click: Start /Programs/Quick Time/Quick Time player. otherwise

click quick mark.

14.Select a picture and edit .Use instructions on QSG(Quick Start Guide)

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QTFileFormat NO.ID#SWL70337

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Note:The instruction of Location .Installation. Update

then click Next

Note:The software recommended that exit all Windows programs

If ready, click Next

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Note:Display the LICENSE AND WARRANTY information.

If you agree, click Agree

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Note:Choose the file destination location.

Browse the folder ,then click Next

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Note:Please select the image file type(s) that you wish associate

then click Next

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Note:Select folder name, Accessories ? or new? then click Next

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Note:Selection of Plugin . then click Next.

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Note:The set up process automatically,please wait.

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Note:The instruction of Setup Assistant, then click Next

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Note:The MIME Setting ,then click Next

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Note:Select the file type assocition , then click Next

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Note:Follow on-screen instructions to complete installation .

Screen display windows has finished installing.Then click Finish

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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

The software will display the following messages after performing system detection with DSC in various operation modes

NO. On-screen Message

1 SRAM ERROR Detect when starting up

2 TIMER NOT TICK TIMER does not work Detect when starting up

3 EEPROM ERROR Detect when starting up

4 MEDIA NOT SUPPORT Media is not supported Detect when starting up Key failure

FORMAT REQUIRE GO TO

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SETTING MODE Detect when starting up Key failure

6 W RITE PROTECT

7LENSINITERROR

8 COMPRESS REEOR

9 NO CARD CF card is not inserted Detect when starting up

10 MEDIA ERROR Media failure Detect when starting up Key fai lure CF CARD Failure

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Description of On-screen
Messa ge

Write function is
protected Detect when deleting Delete action failure

The initial value of Lens
is not set up correctly Detect when starting up Key failure

Data is not compressed
correctly

Time Point of Software
detection

Detect when fetching
data Compress action failure

Action Response after
detection Possible Reasons

Shut down in a few
seconds SRAM fails to read data

ERROR Warning displays
when it is set up REAL TIME system failure

Shut down in a few
seconds EEPROM read/write failure

Key failure when reading
data CF CARD is not inserted

CF CARD over 256M is
not supported

CF CARD over 32M is
required to FORMAT

Protected files can not be
deleted; You must set up
Release PROTECT firstly

The initial value of lens
had not been defined in
the software

Compress data failure;
Please reset it.

FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

The software will display the following messages after performing system detection with DSC in various operation modes

NO. On-screen Message

11 DECOMPRESS ERROR Decompress failur e

12 NO FILE No file

13 FILE DELETE ERROR File can not be deleted

14 HEADER ERROR

15 MEDIA READ ERROR Media fails to read data

16 AVI READ ERROR Fails to read animation

17 FORMAT ERROR

18 SYSTEM ERROR System f ailure Memory self-test

19 STROBE ERROR Strobe light failure

20 MEMORY FULL Memory full

Description of On-screen
Message

Initial file is not handled
correctly

Memory card fails to
format Detect when formating Format failure

TimePointofSoftware
detection

Detect when reading
data Decompress data failure Decompress failure

Detect when reading
data Key failure

Detect when deleting
data Key failure

Detect when reading
data Fails to unfold files File unfold failure

Detect when reading
data Key failure File unfold failure

Detect when reading
data Fails to extract data

Detect when strobe light
is charging

Detect when storing
data Fails to store data

Action Response after
detection Possible Reasons

Shut down in a few
seconds automatically Memory address error

No flash or flash is out of
control Strobe light charge failure

No picture file is in the
memory

Failure when deleting
picture file

Files in a AVI mode fails to
read

Format memory card
failure

Short of memory space or
space is full

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Specifications

CCD : 1/2.7" 2.11megapixel CCD delivering image

CCD : 1/2.7" 2.11megapixel CCD delivering image

Storage mode : Still picture : JPEG file

Storage mode : Still picture : JPEG file

Storable cards : CF card (8MB 16MB 32MB 48MB

Storable cards : CF card (8MB 16MB 32MB 48MB

Number of storable pixels : L: 1672 X 1248 pixels (HQ\SQ)

Number of storable pixels : L: 1672 X 1248 pixels (HQ\SQ)

Compression ratio : HQ : 1/8

Compression ratio : HQ : 1/8

Number of storable pictures : 16: HQL

Number of storable pictures : 16: HQL

Lens : 1) Continuous 3xZoomLens : 1) Continuous 3xZoom

Digital zoom : 2x digital zoomDigital zoom : 2x digital zoom

resolutions as high as 1672 X 1248 pixels

resolutions

Movie picture : AVI compatible

Movie

640 X 480 pixels (HQ\SQ)

S: 640 X 480 pixels (HQ\SQ)

S:

: 1/16

SQ:1/16

SQ

32: SQL

32:

100 : HQS

100

: HQS

200:SQS

200

: SQS

based on 8MB memory

based

2) TTL auto-focus f5.4 ~ 16.2mm

2) TTL auto-focus f5.4 ~ 16.2mm

(equivalent to 35 ~ 105mm)

(equivalent

elements in 3 groups (2 Aspherical lens)

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8 elements in 3 groups (2 Aspherical lens)

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as high as 1672 X 1248 pixels

picture : AV I compatible

64MB 96MB 128MB 192MB) option64MB 96MB 128MB 192MB) option
CF cards are available in many differentCF cards are available in many different
capacities

SQL

on 8MB memory

to 35 ~ 105mm)

Shooting distance : 0.66 (0.2m) ~ 1.64 (0.5m) in Macro mode

Shooting distance : 0.66 (0.2m) ~ 1.64 (0.5m) in Macro mode

Exposure metering : Multi-metering (64-segment Matrix)Exposure metering : Multi-metering (64-segment Matrix)

Optical viewfinder : real-image zoom viewfinder

Optical viewfinder : real-image zoom viewfinder

LCD monitor : 1.8" TFD brightness adjustment approx. 60000 pixels

Storage file : DCF standard

Storage file : DCF standard

Shooting modes : AutoShooting modes : Auto

Movie display mode : 12sec for QVGA, 320 X 240 pixels at 15fpsMovie display mode : 12sec for QVGA, 320 X 240 pixels at 15fps

Shutter : 1) 1/2~1/500 sec, mechanical and electronic shutter

Shutter : 1) 1/2~1/500 sec, mechanical and electronic shutter

Exposure control : Programmed auto and manual compensation

Exposure control : Programmed auto and manual compensation

White balance : 1) Auto

White balance : 1) Auto

Self-timer : 10sec durationSelf-timer : 10sec duration

Power on time : Approx. 5secPower on time : Approx. 5sec

LED : 1) Self-timer LED (red)

LED : 1) Self-timer LED (red)

1.64 (0.5m) ~ in standard modeQ

1.64

(0.5m) ~instandard modeQ

diopter adjustment -2.0~+1DP (visual range unit)

diopter

2) Aperture Wide F2.8, F8/Tele F4.6, F13.6

2) Aperture Wide F2.8, F8/Tele F4.6, F13.6

2) Shooting ready (green)

2)

3)

3) AF ready (orange)

adjustment -2.0~+1DP (visual range unit)

in 1/3EV steps (approx. -6/3EV~+6/3EV)

2EV in 1/3EV steps (approx. -6/3EV~+6/3EV)

2EV

Manual in Sunny

2) Manual in Sunny

2)

Shooting ready (green)
AF ready (orange)

Cloudy

Cloudy

Indoor

Indoor

Fluor

Fluor

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Flash : Flash mode

Flash : Flash mode

OSD-On Screen Display : English German FrenchOSD-On Screen Display : English German French

Protect modes : One, AllProtect modes : One, All

Date/Time : Year / Month / Day / Hour / MinuteDate/Time : Year / Month / Day / Hour / Minute

PC interface : USB (Ver1.1 MassStorage)PC interface : USB (Ver1.1 MassStorage)

PC driver : Windows: 98/ME/2000/XPPC driver : Windows: 98/ME/2000/XP

Power requirements : Use 4 AA 1.5V batteries and similar (option)

Power requirements : Use 4 AA 1.5V batteries and similar (option)

Image playback on TV : NTSCImage playback on TV : NTSC

External adapter : Computer adapter, TV adapter, AC adapter(option)External adapter : Computer adapter, TV adapter, AC adapter(option)

Continuous shooting : Over 100 picturesContinuous shooting : Over 100 pictures

Environmental requirements : Temperature : 0 C ~ 40 C (operation)

Environmental requirements : Temperature :0C ~ 40 C (operation)

Dimensions (WXHXD) : 110X70X45mmDimensions (W X H X D) : 11 0 X 70 X 45mm

Weight (without battery) : 245gWeight (without battery) : 245g

Auto

1) Auto

1)
Red- eye reduction

2)

2) Red- eye reduction

Fill-in

3)

3) Fill-in

Off

4)

4) Off

Night scene

5)

5) Night scene

Sensor

Sensor control, Gno. 10.5

Professional AC adapter (option)

Professional

control, Gno. 10.5

AC adapter (option)

C ~ 60 C (storage)

-20 C ~ 60 C (storage)

-20

Humidity :

Humidity : 10 ~ 90% (operation)

10 ~ 90% (operation)

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DC 3550 Quick Start Guide

Battery Installation

1. Open battery chambercover.

2. Insert 4 batteriesinto the battery chamber. Besure to use correct polarity asshown
on the battery chamberinside cover.

3. Close battery chambercover.

Compact Flash Card Installation

1.Open the CF cardslot.

2. Insert the CFcard into the slot. Be sure that theCF card is in the upright position.

3. Close the CFcard slot.

Powering Up

1.Turn the poweron by sliding the POWER buttonfollowing the arrows.

2.Turn the MODEdial to .

3.Youare ready totake photographs.

Taking Photos

1.Compose the imagein the viewfinderor LCD MonitorDisplay.

2.Press the ShutterButton down halfwayto lock thefocus.

3.After thefocus is lockedcontinue pressing theShutter Button totake the picture.

LCD modes

Battery check

Red-eye reducing

Self-timer

CF cardcheck

To find out more information on how to:

Use LCDModes, see page11-12 in the User'sManual.

Setting Picture Display

Press MENUbutton to setthe display mode.

For more information on how to:

Use MultiFrames Mode, seepage 20-21 inthe User's Manual

Use SlideModes, see page20-21 in theUser's Manual

Enlarging thepicture display,see page 20in the User'sManual

Large size

Macro

Flash Fill-in
Flash auto
Flash off

Standard size

Night scene& shake avoid

Frame number

High quality

Standard quality

card compartment
cover

Video output
connector
NTSC

Computer
connector
USB

Autofocus mark

Battery compartment open/close
lever(bottom)

Tripod mount (bottom)

Viewfinder

AC adapter
connector

DC3550 Nomenclature

Macro / self-timer/ flash

Control panel

Flash

Lens

Process lamp
shooting ready (green)

Viewfinder

Online lamp
AF ready (orange)

LCD monitor

Display button

Viewfinder

Power button

Viewfinder focus dial

Self-timer lamp (red)

Connector
cover

Flash sensor

Navigation

Zoom lever

Mode dial

Shutter release button

Enter button

Menu button

QUICK GUIDE

A. USB DRIVER INSTALLATION UNDER WINDOWS98 OPERATION SYSTEM

Warning:

This driveris not neededunder Windows ME/NT/2000/XPsystem
as theDigital Camera supportsmass storage driversystem.
Do notinstall this driverinto your computerif the operationsystem
is notWindows98. Improper installationmay destory yourcomputer.

Find hardware
from CD-ROM driver
&specify a location:
C:\WIN98

Next

And bump to CD-ROM
G:\ .INF

Finish

B. MGI PhotoSuite INSTALLATION

Installation procedure:

Choose Setup language
Select image file type
Choose Destination Location
Online Registration

C. INSTALLATION:

Installation procedure:

Choose Setup Language
Choose Destination Location
Choose Install Type
Configure &File Type Association

DC3550

Accessories- Album

STI Protocol Image Process & Video Streaming

Thank you for choosing the Digital
Camera. It combines some of today's
hottest MASS STORAGE technology
such as STI protocol image process&
video streaming interface technology.
It's so simple & easy to access to the
album database.

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MGI PHOTO SUITE 8.21SE MENU QUICK GUIDE

Paste

Copy

Preview

Save

Open

New file

Select byEllipse

Select byFreehand

Filled Ellipse

filled Rectangle

Filled roundedRectangle

Filled Polygon

Straight Line

Flood Fill

Erase White

Select colorsample

Select pensize

Fore groundcolor

Cut

Select byRectangle

Select byMagic Wand

Hollow Ellipse

Hollow Rectangle

Hollow roundedRectangle

Hollow Polygon

Free Hand

Air Brush

Tex t

Clone

Increase
Decrease

Back groundcolor

Mirror
Rotate

Brightness
Color

Picture frame
Lense effect
Special effect

Zoom
Zoom in
Zoom out
Actual size

Return toMain menu

Start slideshow
Screen capture

Color palette

QUICKTIME5 MENU QUICK GUIDE

Volume

Mute

Backward

First Frame

Play

Last Frame

Forward

TV Switch