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Troubleshooting
Install
Default
Self-Timer
Dimension
Problem Cause
Setup
Checking the Battery Power
Basic Recording Procedure
Adjusting the Focus
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Click on "PhotoImpression Installer".
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Click "Accept".
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Contents
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System Requiremets Windows
Thank you for purchasing the Argus DC3810
For Proper and Safe USE
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Software and Documentation on CD-ROM
Before YOU Begin
Documentation Printed
Table of Contents
Specifying the Recording Mode
Advanced Operations
Specifying the Playback Mode
Playback Mode
Deleting Images
Connecting to Your Personal Computer
Setup
Appendix
Names of Parts
Camera Body
Camera Body
Inside the Terminal Cover
Bottom of Body
Data Panel
Viewfinder
Close-framing guide
Focus Area as a Guide
Focus Lamp Green
Flash Lamp Red
Insert the batteries see Insert the CF card see
Quick References
Getting Started
Rotate function dial to
To zoom in, press the button To zoom out, press the button
LCD monitor will display the last recorded image
Arrow up or down to highlight Select Image
Select the image to be deleted
Press the key so that YES is highlighted and press the key
Press the Menu button to quit
Preparation
Attaching the Hand Strap
Inserting the Batteries
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Checking the Battery Power
Taking a picture or playing back cannot be executed
Using the AC adapter 6V 1A sold separately
Auto Power OFF
Connect the power plug of the AC adapter to an AC outlet
INSERTING/REMOVING the Compact Flashcf Card
Inserting the CF Card
Close the card-slot door making sure it clicks
IMPORTANT! Fold the card-release lever down
Removing the CF Card
Close the card-slot door making sure it clicks
Taking Pictures
Basic Recording Procedure
To zoom in, press the button To zoom out, press the button
Press the shutter-release button halfway* down to focus
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
Recording Mode Display on the LCD Monitor
Display of the Camera Settings
Adjusting the Focus
Autofocus
Difficult Focusing Conditions in the Autofocus Mode
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Adjusting the Focus Distance
Turn on camera with the function dial set to
Close UP
Press button to change the Focus distance to
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Press the key once to the focusing icon. Press the key
Adjusting the Focus Area
Rotate the function dial to and press the Menu button
Flash
Press key only to change the Flash mode as follows
Selecting the Flash Mode
Turn on camera with the function dial set to
Flash Lamp
Advanced Operations
S/M Exposure
Options Purpose When to use it
Exposure Modes
P/A/S/M menu
Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure
Digital Zoom
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Burst Image Capture
Press the Enter button
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SELF-TIMER
SELF-TIMER
Focus the camera and press the shutter-release button
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ISO Setting
Select the cameras sensitivity to light
Exposure Compensation
Press the button once
Press the Menu button to quit
To stop recording, press the shutter button once
Rotate the function dial to Movie Clip mode
Movie clip shot
Recording message
Press / key to select your movie clip files
Movie Clip Setting
Movie Clip Playback
Press key to play/pause the movie clip
Press or key to select the desired image to record
Voice Recording
Recording Voices for Memorable Pictures
Press key to stop recording
Press or to select the voiced image
Voice Playback
Press for Play & Pause
Specifying Recording Mode
Focusing
Specifying the Recording Mode
Recording Mode Menu Items Flash
ISO Auto
Image Size
Quality
Sharpness
Default
Exposure
Full Central Spot Hard Normal Soft
30s 25s 20s 15s 10s
REC.TIME Voice
On OFF
Specifying Image Quality
This camera has 3 image quality modes Fine Standard Economy
LCD monitor displays the recording mode menu
Press Menu to quit
Press three times to highlight the Image Size function
Specifying the Image Size Mode
Press the key
Half
Press or to desired image size. Press once to confirm
Large
VGA
Specifying the White Balance Mode
Cloudy mode WB Preset mode 4 Press Menu to quit
Specifying the Sharpness Mode
Press once
Hard Normal Soft
Press or to select desired sharpness
Press to confirm
Reseting to the Recording Mode Default Settings
Press Menu to quit
Palyback Mode
SINGLE-FRAME Play
Playback Mode Display on the LCD Monitor
Image Display Information in the Playback Mode
Index Play
Press
Press the display button once
Press once to highlight Zoom
Zoom Play
Rotate the function dial to and press the Menu button
Press once
Press Or to pan across magnified image
To Start Slide Show
Slide Show
Or to highlight Start
To Stop Slide Show
Menu Enter
Setting the Slide Show Timing and Direction
Press or to highlight Slide SHOW. Press to start slide show
Deleting Images
Deleting Selected Images
With the camera turned on, rotate the function dial to
Press Menu once
Press the Display button to determine the image to delete
Deleting ALL Images
Press to highlight YES. Press to delete ALL pictures
Deleting Folders
You wish to delete. Press Once
To highlight YES
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor
Specifying Playback Mode
Playback Mode Menu
Playback Mode Menu Playback Mode Menus Items and Settings
NEW
Print STD
Index
Select LCD Bright
Dpof allows you to print your photos without a PC
Specifying the Print Settings with the Dpof
Specifying Which Photos to Print and HOW Many
Press or to highlight STD. Press once
Specifying the Image and Quantity Printed
Press To highlight the image to be printed
Press or to select quantity to be printed
Press the Enter button to finish the setting
Press the Menu button
Specifying the Index Print Setting
Press To confirm
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To Cancel Print Settings with the Dpof
Folder Name
Selecting a Folder
Renaming a Folder
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Setup
Format
Setup Mode Menu Display on the LCD Monitor
Power Save
YES
Video OUT PAL
DATE/TIME
DATEYY/MM/DD Timehhmm Beep
Ntsc
Specifying the Time for the Auto Power OFF Function
Press or to highlight the desired power-off setting
Press the key to finish the setting MIN minute MIN minutes
Formating the CF Card
Press to highlight YES. Press once
Setting the Date / Time
Press or to set the new date. Press once to confirm
Setting the Beep Sound
With the camera turned on, rotate the function dial to Setup
Press or to select on or OFF
What is Ntsc and PAL?
Press or to highlight Video OUT. Press once
Press or to select PAL or Ntsc
PAL Ntsc
Switching the Language Displayed on the LCD Monitor
Camera Setup Settings Setup Default
Resetting to the Default Settings
Camera Playback Settings Playback Default
Camera PC Setting PC Default
Press or to highlight DEFAULT. Press once
Press to highlight YES
Connecting to Personal Computer
Insert installation CD-ROM Click Driver
Installation of the Driver Software
Can be used in Microsoft Windows series Operating System
Click Next Starting driver installation
Click Finish to complete installation
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Click Sure to complete installation Restart your computer
Installation Photoimpression
Insert installation CD into CD-ROM
Click Next
Starting set up Click Finish to complete installation
Installation VIDEOIMPRESSION1.6
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Installation Driver Photoimpression Installation
Click PhotoImpression3 to set up software
Click on PhotoImpression Installer Click Accept
Click on your preferred language
Click Install to start installation
Click VideoImpression 1.6 to set up software
Click Install to start installation
Click Accept
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For the IBM-PC/AT and the compatible unit
For Apple Macintosh
Appendix
Watching the Captured Images on TV
You can now view the images in the various play modes
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
Power switch to turn on the camera
Problem Cause
Tery-chamber door
Cause Solution
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Copyright
LCD Monitor Care
Dpof
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Other precautionary information
Care and Storage
Cleaning
Questions and Service
Storage
Technical Details
CCD
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Dimensions / Weight
Drive Mode
Power Supply
BUILT-IN Flash
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