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Summary of Contents for Argus DC-5150
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction Features ..........1 Package contents . - Page 3 User Manual Customizing the camera ......21 Enabling sound effect ......21 Setting the welcome picture .
- Page 4 Connecting to a PC or TV Connecting to a PC ........41 Installing the software .
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Page 5: Features
Congratulations on purchasing this digital camera. Your digital camera is compact and ergonomic and capable of taking pictures at resolutions as high as 12 megapixels (4032 x 3024 pixels, extrap- olated resolution). The digital camera can also record movies and has an 8×... -
Page 6: Package Contents
User Manual Package contents Make sure that your package contains the following components. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Retain the packaging in case you need to ship the digital camera in the future. • Digital camera •... -
Page 7: Rear View
Rear View Mode button Voice button Side Views Right Focus button TV output jack Chapter 1 Introduction port Zoom Zoom Zoom buttons buttons buttons Menu button 5-way button LCD button Left Hand strap eyelet... -
Page 8: Top View
User Manual Top View Speaker Bottom View Tripod mount Shutter button Power button Battery/SD card compartment... -
Page 9: Getting Started
Attaching the hand strap. 1. Thread the short loop of the hand strap through the hand strap eyelet on the camera 2. Thread the long loop of the hand strap through the short loop. 3. Pull the long loop tight. Inserting the batteries 1. -
Page 10: Turning The Camera On And Off
User Manual Turning the camera on and off Press the Power button on top of the camera to turn camera on. Press the Power button again to turn the camera off. Inserting an SD card 1. Slide the battery/memory card cover on the underside of the camera in the direction of the arrow. -
Page 11: Using The Lcd Display
Using the LCD display The LCD functions as a view finder, allowing you to frame pictures and video in Picture or Video mode, and view pictures and videos in Playback mode. The LCD allows you to adjust the camera’s settings through the on-screen menus. -
Page 12: Understanding The Lcd Icons
User Manual Understanding the LCD icons Each mode has different icons to indicate settings. Picture mode Picture mode icon Scene setting icon Zoom Battery status icon Playback mode File type Battery status icon Flash icon Resolution Image quality Focus bracket EV adjust setting DPOF icon Protection icon... -
Page 13: Video Mode
Chapter 2 Getting Started Video mode Video resolution Video mode icon Video length Recording icon Zoom Battery status icon Current time Focus bracket... -
Page 14: Taking Still Images Or Videos
Chapter 3 Taking still images or videos Selecting the camera mode The digital camera has two capture modes: Picture and Video. Use Picture mode to capture still images and audio. Use Video mode to capture video and audio. Use the third mode, Playback mode, to view pictures and videos, and listen to audio. -
Page 15: Adjusting The Camera Settings Using The Camera Buttons
User Manual Adjusting the camera settings using the camera buttons You can use adjust the camera settings to take better pictures. Using the digital zoom The camera has an 8× digital zoom, allowing you to take enlarge the subject without moving closer. 1. -
Page 16: Using The Self-Timer
Using the self-timer The self-timer allows you to take hands-free pictures and videos such as self portraits or group photos. 1. Turn the camera on. Make sure the camera is in Picture mode. 2. Set the camera on a stable surface such as a tripod or table and frame the picture. -
Page 17: Changing The Focus Setting
User Manual Changing the focus setting You can change the focus setting of the digital camera for different conditions. Change the setting using the Focus switch. Recording videos 1. Turn the camera on. Make sure the camera is in Video mode. 2. -
Page 18: Adjusting The Camera Settings Using The Menus
Adjusting the camera settings using the menus You can adjust settings using the on-screen menu. This enables you to configure the camera settings and capture pictures with optimum quality. Note: The LCD must be switched on to access the on-screen menu. Using the scene settings Use this menu item to specify a setting according to the light environment in which you are taking pictures. -
Page 19: Setting The Resolution
User Manual Setting the resolution Use this menu item to select the resolution of the image as follows: 1. Turn on the camera and switch to picture mode. 2. Press Menu. 3. Move the 5-way button left or right to navigate to the Capture menu. -
Page 20: Setting The White Balance
6. Move the 5-way button up or down to select from the date stamp options: – Date and time – No stamp – Only date – Only time 7. Press OK when finished. Setting the white balance The white balance enables you to change the preset white balance setting to suit the lighting conditions in which the picture is taken. -
Page 21: Setting The Ev Adjust
User Manual Setting the EV adjust The EV adjust menu enables you to set the amount of light that enters the camera while taking the picture. The EV compensation is expressed as a single number that is used by the digital camera to calculate the correct combination of aperture and shutter speed for producing optimum quality pictures. -
Page 22: Setting The Encircled Exposure
Setting the encircled exposure Use the following procedure to set the encircled exposure: 1. Turn on the camera and switch to picture mode. 2. Press Menu. 3. Move the 5-way button left or right to navigate to the Capture menu. 4. -
Page 23: Setting The Quality
User Manual Setting the quality Do the following to specify the image or video quality: 1. Turn on the camera and switch to picture or video mode. 2. Press Menu. 3. Move the 5-way button left or right to navigate to the Capture menu (Video menu in Video mode). -
Page 24: Customizing The Camera
Customizing the camera You can customize the camera according to your preferences. Refer to the following sections for more information. Enabling sound effect Do the following to enable the sound effect: 1. Turn on the camera and switch to picture mode. 2. -
Page 25: Setting The Usb Options
User Manual Setting the USB options Use this option to specify whether the camera is used for storage or as a web camera when connected to the PC. Refer to “Changing the USB setting” on page 42 for more details. Setting the date and time Use this option to set the date and time as follows: 1. -
Page 26: Setting The Frequency
Setting the frequency Use the frequency menu to set the frequency of the camera. This value should be the same as the frequency of the power supply at the location where you are using the camera. This prevents lights flickering when taking pictures or video. 1. -
Page 27: Setting The Auto Power Off Function
User Manual Setting the auto power off function The auto power off function turns off power automatically after a specified period in order to conserve power. Use the following pro- cedure to set the auto power off interval. 1. Turn on the camera and switch to picture mode. 2. - Page 28 6. Move the 5-way button up or down to select from one of the following options: – English – German – French – Italian – Spanish – Dutch – Czech – Polish – Russian – Traditional Chinese – Simplified Chinese –...
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Page 29: Restoring Defaults
Restoring defaults Use the setup menu to restore the camera settings to their default values as follows: 1. Turn on the camera and switch to picture mode. 2. Press Menu. 3. Move the 5-way button left or right to navigate to the Setup menu. 4. -
Page 30: Playing Games On The Camera Screen
Playing games on the camera screen The digital camera provides the additional features of three games that you can play using the camera buttons and LCD screen. To select a game, do the following: 1. Turn on the camera and switch to picture mode. 2. -
Page 31: Reviewing Photos Or Movie Clips
Chapter 4 Reviewing photos or movie clips Move the Mode switch to Mode switch center to switch to playback mode. The LCD screen displays the most recent image. If the most recent file is a video clip, it displays the first frame of the movie clip on the screen. No image is displayed if the most recent file is an audio file. -
Page 32: Zooming In
User Manual To browse through your images and video or audio clips, do the following: 1. Move the 5-way button right or left to skip to the next or previous file. 2. If the file is a video clip, press OK to start playing the video clip. -
Page 33: Deleting Files
Deleting files In playback mode, you can easily delete any pictures or audio/video clips that you are not satisfied with, before transferring them to the PC. To delete unwanted files, do the following: 1. In playback mode, use the 5-way button to browse to the image or audio/video clip that you want to erase. -
Page 34: Editing Images
User Manual Editing images The playback menu has various options to enable you to edit pictures by resizing, cropping, or rotating. Refer to the following sections for more details. Resizing images To resize an image, do the following: 1. In playback mode, use the 5-way button to browse to the image that you want to resize. -
Page 35: Cropping Files
6. Move the 5-way button up or down to select one of the following options: – Rotate – Save – Cancel 7. Press OK when finished. Cropping files The cropping feature enables you to cut off unwanted parts of the picture. -
Page 36: Deleting A Voice Memo
User Manual Deleting a voice memo You can use the playback menu to delete a voice memo attached to an image. To delete a voice memo, do the following: 1. In playback mode, use the 5-way button to browse to the desired image with a voice memo. -
Page 37: Using The Slideshow Function
Using the slideshow function The slideshow feature of the camera enables you to view all the images automatically on the LCD screen. You can set the slideshow interval, direction, etc. and customize the slideshow as required. Note: Audio/video clips are not played back during the slide show. The first frame of the video clips are displayed during the slide show. -
Page 38: Setting The Slideshow Interval
User Manual Setting the slideshow interval To set the interval between consecutive images during the slide show, do the following: 1. Press Menu. 2. Move the 5-way button left or right to navigate to the Slide menu. 3. Move the 5-way button up or down to highlight the Interval submenu. -
Page 39: Repeating The Slideshow
Repeating the slideshow To loop the slideshow repeatedly, do the following: 1. Press Menu. 2. Move the 5-way button left or right to navigate to the Slide menu. 3. Move the 5-way button up or down to highlight the Repeat submenu. 4. -
Page 40: Ordering Prints
User Manual Ordering prints You can set up printing information for printing the digital images taken with your digital camera. Refer to the following sections for more information: Using DPOF The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) refers to a format that is used for recording the print specifications of images. -
Page 41: Using Direct-Print (Pictbridge)
Using Direct-Print (PictBridge) You can also connect a PictBridge printer to the digital camera using the USB port and make prints directly. To set the number of prints for an image, do the following: 1. In playback mode, use the 5-way button to browse to the desired image. -
Page 42: Connecting To A Pc Or Tv
Chapter 5 Connecting to a PC or TV This chapter describes how to connect the digital camera to a TV for reviewing your pictures and videos, or to a PC to transfer your files. Connecting to a PC You can connect the camera to your PC and transfer your images to the PC using the USB port. -
Page 43: Changing The Usb Setting
User Manual Changing the USB setting You can use the camera as a storage device and transfer the photos to the PC. You can also use it as a web camera for video conferenc- ing. To configure the USB setting, do the following: 1. -
Page 44: Connecting To A Tv
Connecting to a TV You can connect the digital camera to a TV and use the TV screen to review your images and play back your video clips. Setting the output mode Before connecting the camera to a TV, you need to set the TV out- put mode and make sure it matches that of your TV. -
Page 45: Viewing Images On The Tv
User Manual Viewing images on the TV To view images and videos on the TV, do the following: 1. Turn the camera on and set it to playback mode using the mode switch. 2. Connect the TV out jack on your digital camera to the audio / video input ports on your TV using the AV cable provided. -
Page 46: Appendix
Specifications Image sensor Resolution Extrapolated resolution Shutter speed Zoom Internal memory Supported media Format: Image Video Audio Connections Power Weight 1/1.8-inch CMOS 5 megapixels (2592 × 1944 pixels) 12 megapixels 1/6 ~ 1/1000 second 8× digital zoom 1.5-inch TFT 32 MB SDRAM Secure Digital card JPEG/EXIF 2.1/DPOF AVI (CIF) -
Page 47: Error Messages
User Manual Error Messages Error Message Card Full Write-Protect Card Error Picture Error No picture Card Setup Battery Empty Possible causes The card is full, and no more files can be stored on the card. Card has been write protected. •...