Argus DC-5195 Digital Camera - manual.pdf

DC-5195 User Manual

Package Contents:

Argus DC - 5195 Digital Camera User’s Manual Installation CD  USB cable

Table of Contents Safety And General Information ................2 Getting To Know Your Camera .................5 Operating The Camera .............................7 Camera Menu ...........................................8 Video Menu ...............................................9 Playback Menu .........................................9 Settings ...................................................10 Audio Recorder and Playback .................11 Miscellaneous Infornation .......................12 Installing the Software .............................13 Frequently Asked Questions ...................14 Requirement and Specification ...............15

Safety and General Information

Thank you for purchasing the Argus DC 1595 digital camera. We hope that you enjoy this camera for years of trouble-free operation. Please read this manual before using the camera and follow the instructions to avoid any damage that could be caused by improper operation.

Caution

The software CD-ROM packaged with the camera is designed to be used with a personal computer only. Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM on a stereo or CD player as this may cause damage to both the disc and the CD player. 2

Copyright information

Unless agreed by the rightful owner, pictures taken with this digital camera cannot be used in violation of copyright law. Moreover, when there is a “No Photography” restriction in place, you cannot record any performance, improvisation, or exhibit even for personal use. Any transfer of pictures or memory cards with data must be conducted under the constraints of copyright law.

Caution when using the camera

This product consists of intricate electrical parts. To ensure the camera photographs normally, do not drop or hit the camera when taking pictures. Avoid using or placing the camera in the following locations: 1. Damp and dusty places. 2. Sealed vehicles or other places exposed to direct sunlight or subject to extreme temperatures. 3. Turbulent environments. Do not open the battery cover when the power is on as this may cause a loss of images.

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If the camera has gotten wet, immediately turn the power OFF and remove the batteries. This camera is a precision electronic device. Do not attempt to service this camera yourself. Opening or removing the cover may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Further, avoid exposing this camera to direct sunlight as doing so could cause a fire. Do not attempt to dry it with an external heat source.

How to maintain your camera

1. If the lens, LCD display, or viewfinder is dirty, please use a cleaning cloth to wipe the surface clean. Avoid touching these areas with your fingers. 2. When not in use, keep the camera in a carrying case, otherwise you risk scratching the lens, LCD display or viewfinder. 3. Do not use soap, detergent or other solution to clean the camera. Use a clean, soft cloth only.

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Getting To Know Your Camera

1. Lens 2. Flash light 3. MACRO button 4. USB jack 5. Battery cover 6. SD card slot 7. Tripod socket 8. LEFT / Flash 9. MENU button

10. RIGHT/DISP 11. UP 12. DOWN 13. MODE button 14. BUSY Light 15. MACRO light 16. Shutter / OK button 17. POWER button 18. TFT monitor screen 5

Monitor Screen Display

Main Menu Description

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Operating The Camera Open the battery cover and place the batteries according to the polarity on the battery door. Optional: Insert the SD memory card. You may have to reformat the memory card. Note: Do not change the battery until after you connect the camera to a computer. Otherwise the previously taken photographs will be lost. Taking Photos Press the POWER button to turn the camera ON. Compose the image on the digital display screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame. Adjust the magnification ratio by pressing the / buttons. Press the shutter button to take picture. Viewing Images On the camera - Press MENU and select and press OK to confirm. Press the shutter button to view the images in thumb