Thank you for purchasing the
We hope that you enjoy this camera for years
of trouble-free operation. Please read this
manual carefully before using the camera
and follow the instruction to avoid any damage
that could be caused by improper operation.
Caution
The software CD-ROM packaged with the
camera is designed to be used with a personal
computer only. Do not attempt to play this
CD-ROM on a stereo or CD player as this may
cause damage to both the disc and the CD playe
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. Furthe
avoid exposing this camera to direct sunlight
as doing so could cause a fire.
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Argus DC-5190.
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Use your camera to shoot several trial images
before taking pictures of important subjects
to ensure proper operation.
by the malfunction of this product (such as
Any loss caused
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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 of copyright la
is a “No Photography” restriction in place, you
cannot record any performance, improvisation, or
exhibit even for personal use.
pictures or memory cards with data must
conducted
Caution When Using the Camera
This product consists of intricate electrical parts.
To ensure that the camera photographs normally,
do not drop or hit the camera when taking
pictures.
the following locations:
1. Damp and dusty places.
2. Sealed vehicles or other places exposed to direct
sunlight or subject to extreme temperatures.
Turbulent environments.
3.
Do not open the battery cover when the power
is on as this may cause a loss of images.
If the camera has gotten wet, immediately turn
the power OF
attempt to dry it with an external heat source.
under the constraints of copyright law.
Avoid using or placing the camera in
F and remove the batteries. Do not
w. Moreover, when there
Any transfer of
be
How to Maintain Your Camera
1. If the lens, LCD display, or viewfinder is dirty,
please use the accompanying cleaning cloth to
wipe the surface clean.
areas with your fingers.
Avoid touching these
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2.
When not in use, keep the camera in its
carrying case, otherwise you risk scratching the
lens, LCD displa
y, orviewfinder.
3. Do not use soap, dete
to clean the camera; use a clean, soft cloth onl
rgent, or other solution
Getting to know Your Camera
Camera Components Guide
1. Flash
2. Self-timer LED
3. Lens
Viewfinder
4.
5. USB
6.
Tripod mount
7. Flash LED
8. Shutter button
9. ON/OFF button
10. Strap bar
11. Battery/Card slot cover
12. Up button
13. Right button
14. Menu button
15. Down button
16. Flash button
17. Playback button
18. Display button
19. Left button
20. LCD screen
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LCD display
Prepare Your Camera for Use
Load Batteries and Memory Card
Open the battery cover and insert the batteries
according to the polarity indicated on the
battery door and close the cover. Optional:
insert an SD memory card (not included).
When the battery power is lo
appear on the screen.
what kind of battery you are using. If you use
alkaline batteries, you should select 1 and the
battery capacity icon will display half full
indicating that you will not be able to use the
flash but you will still be able to take pictures
until the icon displays empty; If you are using
rgeable batteries, select 2 and the battery
recha
capacity icon will display full indicating that you
can take pictures until the icon shows that the
battery capacity is empt
w, an icon will
You will need to select
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Turning the Camera ON/OFF
To turn the camera on, press the ON/OFF button
for 2 to 3 seconds until the operation LED is lit.
To turn off the camera, press the ON/OFF button
for 2 seconds.The camera will also power o
automatically after 30 seconds of inactivity if not
connected to the computer via the USB cable.
The auto power o
as described in the
this manual.
ff time can be manually set
Auto Power Off section of
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Camera Setup
Taking Pictures and Recording Options
Image Captu
Pressing the menu button will enter the capture
select menu. Press the U
to select the desired capture mode, then press
menu button to confirm.
Color Options
From the Image Capture menu, press the RIGHT
button to enter the Color Options menu. Press
the UP or DOWN button to select the it
you wish to adjust and the menu button to
enter the selected item.
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P or DOWN button
em that
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Adjusting Exposure
Selecting the desiredWhite Balance:
Adjusting the Sharpness:
Value:
Resolution
Press the UP or DOWN button to select the
desired resolution and press the menu
button to confirm.
Super: 3264 x 2448
High: 2547 x 1944
Middle: 2048 x 1536
Low: 1600 x 1200
Quality
Press the UP or DOWN button to select the
preferred quality level and press the menu
button to confirm.
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