Argus DC1500N User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® DC1500N Video Video & & Photo Software Photo Software...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice...2 Caution ...2 Precautions ...3 About batteries ...3 Features of camera...4 System Requirements...4 Contents of package ...4 Nomenclature ...5 Installing batteries ...5 Low Battery ...6 Preparing to take photos...6 Turning camera on / off ...6 Auto Power Off ...6 Selecting resolution ...6 Selecting AC mains frequency ...7 Taking a photo ...7...
  • Page 3: Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice

    Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and 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.
  • Page 4: Precautions

    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. Precautions Thank you for purchasing DC1500 Digital Camera. Please read the following precautions carefully before using the product. This camera is not resistant to water and should not be used outdoors in snow or rain.
  • Page 5: Features Of Camera

    Features of camera Image Resolution: High resolution: 352x288 pixels (CIF), Low resolution 176x144 (QCIF) 2MB SDRAM internal memory for holding 20 photos at CIF and 80 photos at QCIF Front LED indicator (Illuminates when camera is on, flashes when using timer) Status LCD panel with 2-digit-7-segment display.
  • Page 6: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature Installing batteries Slide open battery compartment cover at the bottom of your camera. Install 3 pieces of AAA size alkaline batteries into battery compartment as shown. Make sure battery polarities are oriented exactly as shown. Close battery compartment cover.
  • Page 7: Low Battery

    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 •...
  • Page 8: Selecting Ac Mains Frequency

    Press Shutter button to confirm your selection and the remaining number of photos that can be taken will be shown on the LCD panel. Selecting AC mains frequency This camera is set to your country’s AC mains frequency (e.g. 60Hz for US). If you take photos under an electric light source in another country with a different frequency (e.g.
  • Page 9: Other Capture Modes

    It is recommended that you take a few trial shots at different distances to see how each taken photo looks like. Other Capture Modes Taking photos in Continuous mode Press Mode button until Hold down the Shutter button to take photos continuously until the frame counter counts down to 00.
  • Page 10: Connecting Camera To Pc

    • Erasing the last photo of low resolution will toggle frame counter to go up by 1 Connecting camera to PC Installing Arcsoft programs and camera drivers in Windows 98SE/Me NOTE: The graphics shown are based on the user interface in Windows 98SE Put the program CD into the CD-ROM drive, Autorun will commence.
  • Page 11: Installing Camera Drivers

    Change program folder name if necessary Check the checkbox to start camera drivers installation Installing camera drivers ... When installation of My DSC is complete, restart your computer After computer is restarted, connect your camera to the computer with the USB cable.
  • Page 12: Downloading Photos By Using Photostudio

    Downloading photos by using PhotoStudio NOTE: The graphics shown are based on the user interface in Windows 98SE Take some photos with the digital camera Connect the camera to a computer with a USB cable as shown below. If connection is successful, a beep will sound. Click Start >...
  • Page 13 Select “Download all photos” or “Just download # photos” and click Download button. If you select “Just download # photos”, the first # pictures taken will be downloaded. Photo thumbnails will be downloaded. Click Select all photos in this page icon to select all photos on a page.
  • Page 14 Click Page down icon to go to next page. Highlight the thumbnail(s) you want to download and click Transfer photos button.
  • Page 15: Downloading Photos Taken In Continuous Mode As A Video

    You may edit the photo with the tools in PhotoStudio and then save it by clicking File > Save from the pull-down menu. NOTE: If you want to know more about PhotoStudio or how to use it, you can consult its on-line help which is accessible by clicking “?” icon or “Help” on the pull-down menu.
  • Page 16 Select “Download all photos” and click Download button. Highlight the AVI file thumbnail and click Save photos icon...
  • Page 17 Enter the filename and click Save button Tip: To change the video playback speed, change the AVI frame rate. The default value of frame rate is 6. Setting it to a larger value results in faster playback, while a small value results in slower playback.
  • Page 18: Recording Videos Directly To Your Computer By Using Pccam

    Recording videos directly to your computer by using PCCam Besides taking videos with your digital camera, you can record videos directly to your computer with the PCCam program. Connect your camera to computer with a USB cable Search through Start>Programs (“All Programs” for Windows XP)>My DSC and click PCCam icon Select Devices >...
  • Page 19: Using Photoprinter

    Click Capture > Start Capture from the pull-down menu Select OK button to start video capture The time elapsed of the video capture is shown at the bottom of the screen When video capture is finished, click Capture > Stop Capture from the pull-down menu or press Esc key on the keyboard NOTE: If you cannot record any videos, try re-installing the camera driver by double-clicking “Setup.exe”...
  • Page 20 You may click New icon to create your new album, click Add icon to add photos already on your hard disk or other storage medium, click Acquire icon to add photos stored in your digital camera. NOTE: Refer to “Downloading photos by using PhotoStudio” section for more details.
  • Page 21: Using Photofantasy

    Now you can set you print options by using the icons and buttons on the following screen NOTE: If you want to know more about PhotoPrinter or how to use it, you can consult its on-line help which is accessible by clicking the “?” sign on the windows’...
  • Page 22 Click Get Fantasy icon on the main screen to select a template for your photo to put on. You need to put the supplied program CD to the CD-ROM drive to view the sample photos. Click Get photo icon on the main screen to select a photo. To select a photo from your digital camera, click Acquire icon on the get photo window.
  • Page 23: Additional Information

    Additional Information Opening the User’s Manual on program CD Search through Start > Programs (“All Programs” for Windows XP) > DC1500 Digital Camera Suite and click User Manual icon The User’s Manual will be opened if Acrobat Reader has been installed in your computer.
  • Page 24: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) I always take poor quality photos at home, why? It may be due to insufficient light intensity at your home. Try to increase the illumination of your home when taking photos. However, it is not recommended that you use the camera indoor or at night where light intensity is not sufficient.
  • Page 25 The camera is set to your country’s AC mains frequency (e.g. 60Hz for US). If you take photos under an electric light source in another country with a different frequency (e.g. 50Hz), you will get horizontal, black stripes in those photos, due to incorrect mains frequency. There will be no problems when taking photos under sunlight.
  • Page 26: Trademark Acknowledgements

    Yes, if it is more than 0.3m (1 ft) away. The object will be out of focus at a distance less than 1 ft away. What should be noted during photos download? If you disconnect the camera and computer when you are downloading photos (with Acquire dialog box opened), and then reconnect them, you need to close the Acquire dialog box and then re-open it for the computer to recognize the connection to the camera.

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