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Archos 500867 - 404 Camcorder User's Manual Supplement

Archos 500867 - 404 Camcorder User's Manual Supplement

Camcorder and camera functions
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CAMCORDER & CAMERA FUNCTIONS
SUpplEMENT TO THE ARCHOS 404 USER MANUAl
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This manual contains information about the CamCorder and
Camera functions of your ARCHOS 404 CamCorder device.
These functions can be used by selecting the CamCorder
and Camera icons. You can find instructions on how to use
all other functions of this device in the ARCHOS 404 User
Manual.
All the information contained in this manual was correct at the time
of publication. However, as our engineers are always updating and
improving our products, your device's software may have a slightly
different appearance or modified functionality than presented in this
manual.
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  • Page 1 These functions can be used by selecting the CamCorder and Camera icons. You can find instructions on how to use all other functions of this device in the ARCHOS 404 User Manual. All the information contained in this manual was correct at the time of publication.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    InTRODuCTIOn   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ARCHOS 404 CAMCORDER DESCRIpTION ..3 1 . ...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    • Take all appropriate care to avoid scratching the lens: use the included protective pouch to carry the device. ARCHOS 404 CAMCORDER INTERFACE DESCRIpTION Home Screen • The Home Screen of the ARCHOS 404 CamCorder...

  • Page 4: Using The Camcorder

    OK to display the CamCorder pre-re- cording screen. All CamCorder recordings made by your ARCHOS device are saved in the “Video/Camcorder” folder. if you wish to keep them in a different location, you can use the Move function of the Archos file browser after recording.

  • Page 5: Camcorder Settings

    • press OK to start recording. • You can pause and restart your recording by pressing OK. • You can adjust cer- tain settings, such as Exposure and White Balance, dur- ing a recording: press MEnu and select the Settings menu item. •...
  • Page 6 CAM0000, CAM0001, CAM0002, etc. this option allows you to define a custom filename be- fore the recording begins, using the virtual keyboard. See: Using the Virtual keyboard in the ARCHOS 404 User Manual. • Resolution...
  • Page 7 • Exposure Options: Brighter Darker -0,5/-1/-1,5/-2. this parameter allows you to adjust to bright or dark conditions. Darker values will decrease the amount of exposure. Brighter values will increase the exposure. if your subject has a bright background, you may want to overexpose your image a little bit so that the person’s face is more visible, thus you would set it to Brighter +1 or +.

  • Page 8: Using The Still Camera

    Home screen, highlight the Camera icon and press OK to enter the still camera mode. All photographs taken by your ARCHOS device are saved in the “Pictures/Photos” folder. if you wish to keep them in a different location, you can use the Move function of the Archos file browser after taking photos.

  • Page 9: Camera Settings

    When you have finished, press return to the previous screen: your settings will be saved. • Rename Photographs taken with your ArCHos device are auto- matically named PHoto0000, PHoto0001, PHoto0002, etc. this option allows you to define the filename before tak- ing a picture, using the virtual keyboard.
  • Page 10 • Resolution Options: VgA 1.2 Megapixels (1280x960) gives the best image quality but the largest file size. VgA (640x480) will give a smaller file size, but the im- ages will not be as sharp. • Image Quality Options: Basic For the best possible image, set this parameter to Fine. •...

  • Page 11: Taking Photos Using The Timer

    ( or ). press OK: the ArCHos device will count down to zero and then take the picture. Note that the timer function will stay active for successive pictures you take, unless you return to the Home screen or set the Timer setting to Off.

  • Page 12: Controlling The Image Quality

    • if you use the zoom, you must have a very steady hand to hold the ArCHos 404 CamCorder when filming or taking a picture. Any shakiness is magnified and often renders the image blurry.
  • Page 13 • Use the lock exposure Point the ArCHos 404 CamCorder away from the bright light, towards an area where the light conditions are similar to those around the person or object. Select the lock exposure settings become fixed and the exposure-locked icon will appear on top of the screen.

  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    TEChnICAl spECIfICATIOns these are specifications for the CamCorder functions only. For general specifications of the ArCHos 404 series, please see the ARCHOS 404 user manual. RESOlUTION • Digital Still Camera: 1. mega pixels. • CamCorder: 40x480 (300.000 pixels). SENSOR • CCD (Charge Coupled Device).

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