Viewfinder, Close-framing guide | Argus Camera DC3810 instruction

VIEWFINDER

Focus Iamp	Close-framing guide
(green)

Flash Iamp

(red)

Close-framing guide

When using the viewfinder to shoot a subject closer than 1m, the area under the close-framing

guide will be recorded. Use the LCD monitor to check image composition.

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Argus Camera DC3810 manual Viewfinder, Close-framing guide

Contents

Stop System Requiremets Windows Thank you for purchasing the Argus DC3810 For Proper and Safe USE Page Page Software and Documentation on CD-ROM Before YOU BeginDocumentation Printed Table of Contents Specifying the Recording Mode Advanced Operations Specifying the Playback Mode Playback ModeDeleting Images Connecting to Your Personal Computer SetupAppendix 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 GreenFlash Lamp Red Quick References Getting StartedInsert the batteries see Insert the CF card see 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 Page Checking the Battery Power Taking a picture or playing back cannot be executed Using the AC adapter 6V 1A sold separately Auto Power OFFConnect 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 downRemoving 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 Page Adjusting the Focus Distance Turn on camera with the function dial set to Close UPPress button to change the Focus distance to Page Press the key once to the focusing icon. Press the key Adjusting the Focus AreaRotate the function dial to and press the Menu button Flash Press key only to change the Flash mode as follows Selecting the Flash ModeTurn on camera with the function dial set to Flash Lamp Advanced Operations S/M Exposure Options Purpose When to use itExposure Modes P/A/S/M menu Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Digital Zoom Page Burst Image Capture Press the Enter buttonPage SELF-TIMER SELF-TIMERFocus the camera and press the shutter-release button Page ISO Setting Select the cameras sensitivity to light Exposure Compensation Press the button once Press the Menu button to quit Rotate the function dial to Movie Clip mode Movie clip shotTo stop recording, press the shutter button once Recording message Movie Clip Setting Movie Clip PlaybackPress / key to select your movie clip files Press key to play/pause the movie clip Voice Recording Recording Voices for Memorable PicturesPress or key to select the desired image to record Press key to stop recording Press or to select the voiced image Voice PlaybackPress for Play & Pause Specifying Recording Mode Specifying the Recording Mode Recording Mode Menu Items FlashFocusing ISO Auto Image Size Quality Default ExposureSharpness Full Central Spot Hard Normal Soft 30s 25s 20s 15s 10s REC.TIME VoiceOn 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 ModePress the key Press or to desired image size. Press once to confirm LargeHalf 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 sharpnessPress 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 Zoom Play Rotate the function dial to and press the Menu buttonPress once to highlight Zoom Press once Press Or to pan across magnified image To Start Slide Show Slide ShowOr 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 Print STD IndexNEW Select LCD Bright Dpof allows you to print your photos without a PC Specifying the Print Settings with the DpofSpecifying Which Photos to Print and HOW Many Press or to highlight STD. Press once Specifying the Image and Quantity PrintedPress To highlight the image to be printed Press or to select quantity to be printed Press the Enter button to finish the settingPress the Menu button Specifying the Index Print Setting Press To confirm 107 To Cancel Print Settings with the Dpof Folder Name Selecting a Folder Renaming a Folder 112 113 Setup Setup Mode Menu Display on the LCD Monitor Power SaveFormat YES DATE/TIME DATEYY/MM/DD Timehhmm BeepVideo OUT PAL 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 Resetting to the Default Settings Camera Playback Settings Playback DefaultCamera Setup Settings Setup 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 SoftwareCan be used in Microsoft Windows series Operating System Click Next Starting driver installation Click Finish to complete installation 133 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 VIDEOIMPRESSION1.6 139 140 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 AcceptPage See previous 147 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 154 155 Copyright LCD Monitor CareDpof 157 Other precautionary information Cleaning Questions and ServiceCare and Storage Storage Technical Details CCD 161 162 Drive Mode Power SupplyDimensions / Weight BUILT-IN Flash 164