Argus Camera DC-5190 User Manual

DC-5190
USER MANUAL
Package Contents:
Argus DC-5190 5.0MP Digital Camera
3 AAA Alkaline Batteries
Camera Pouch
Driver and Software CD
Safety and General Information......................2
Getting to Know
Camera Setup........................................................6
Driver Installation...............................................13
Specifications.......................................................19
Troubleshooting.................................................19
Safety and General Information
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.
Your Camera.........................4
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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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