Argus Camera DC3550 Digital Camera User Manual
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1. v VESSELS NX n E gl k 4 J 1 f i 17 A 4 1 i a r o a al a Thank vou for taking the time to register your MGI product Registered users enjoy many exclusive benefits including Priority technical support The latest news about our products including free updates Special offers promotions and contests Note display Online Registration automatically then click Online Registration Utility szDr First name Surname E mail address Country Province Company Address City Address Zip Phone FAS Required Provide me with news about MGI Software product updates and promotional events Provide me with information from approved partners don t have an e mail address vet four privacy important The information you provide helps us to serve you It will be held ini the strictest confidence and wall not be sold rented or shared without your consent 48 Setup is complete Setup has finished installing MG PhotoSuite 8 21 your system The following actions are now available Check the ones you want to perform Click Finish to complete Setup windows Update Senate JZ Accessornes J Avance Sound Manager Favorites GS Online Services 42. emos Memory ates ror 18 SYSTEM ERROR System failure Memory self test seconds automatically Memory address error Detect when strobe light No flash or flash is out of 19 STROBE ERROR Strobe light failure Strobe light charge failure Detect when storing Short of memory space or 20 MEMORY FULL Memory full data Fails to store data space is full 77 Specifications CCD Storage mode Storable cards Number of storable pixels Compression ratio Number of storable pictures 78 Lens Digital zoom 1 2 7 2 11megapixel CCD delivering image resolutions as high as 1672 X 1248 pixels Still picture JPEG file Movie picture AVI compatible CF card 8MB 16MB 32MB 48MB 64MB 96MB 128MB 192MB option CF cards are available in many different capacities L 1672 X 1248 pixels HQ SQ S 640 X480 pixels HQYSQ HQ 1 8 SQ 1 16 16 HQL 32 SQL 100 HQS 200 SQS based on 8MB memory 1 Continuous 3xZoom 2 TTL auto focus f5 4 16 2mm equivalent to 35 105mm 8 elements in 3 groups 2 Aspherical lens 2x digital zoom Shooting distance Exposure metering Optical viewfinder LCD monitor Storage file Shooting modes Movie display mode Shutter Exposure control White balance Self timer Power on time LED 0 66 0 2m 1 64 0 5m in Macro mode 1 64 0 5m in standard mode Multi metering 64 segment Matrix real
3. 3550 User s Manual Digital Camera USER S MANUAL Table of Contents Getting Started 1 Viewing Pictures 20 Welcome 1 Playback Pictures 20 Contents of Package 2 Display a Movie 21 System Requirements 3 Deleting Pictures 22 Dc3550 Nomenclature 4 Managing Pictures 22 Accessory Set up 6 Powering Up 7 Connecting External Equipmen 23 Television Display Output 23 Battery Installation PC Display Output 24 Using the AC adapter 8 Compact Flash Card Installation 9 Ejecting the Compact Flash Card 9 Formatting Compact Flash Card 9 Installing Software 27 Date and Time Adjustment 10 How to install driver for Windows98 other OS without 32 How to install MGI PhotoSuite8 21SE software 43 mages 10 How to install QuickTime5 software 61 Using the Navigation Dial 10 Recording Mode Screen 11 LCD Panel Control Screen 13 AGCESSOLGS Taking Pictures 14 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions 76 Using Zoom 14 Specifications 78 Macro Mode 15 QSG Quick Start Guide 81 Exposure Compensation 16 White Balance 16 Using the Flash 17 Self Timer 18 LCD Brightness 18 Beep Sound 19 Taking a Movie 20 Getting Started Welcome to the Exciting World of Argus Camera Thank you for choosing Argus Camera to pursue your video adventures Whether you are creating memories of your friends and family or exploring the great outdoors since 1936 Argus Camera has been there sharpening your images with leading edge technology To get the utmost
4. Previous Finished Quick Time Setup is now complete You can view the README ar launch Quick Time Player now Please choose the options vau want below es want ta view the QuickTime README file ves want to launch QuickTime Player QuickTime Click Clase to complete Quick Time Setup Note Follow on screen instructions to complete installation Screen display windows has finished installing Then click Finish 70 windows Update S Accessories Fragrams Ea Avance Sound Manager F Favorites 73 Online Services StartUp Documents Internet Explorer Settings BE MS DOS Prompt EH Outlook Express cune Windows Explorer Pictureviewer Hel MGI PhotoSuite 8 218E E QuickTime Player wirzip X QuickTime Updater Hun Norton Antivirus Corporate Edition ReadMe QuickTime d Uninstall Quick Time Log Off Lot Shut Down New Folder 71 Welcome to QuickTime x File Edit Movie QT Window Help Hew Player Ctrlti Open Movie in New Player Ctrlto Open Image Sequence NN Open URL in Hew Player I rx TI Close Biers Vary Ctrlts Save Import Export CtrltE Fage Setup Exit Preview 3 My Documents Bl My Computer 29 35 Floppy 4 Programme L i W
5. 0015 0021 3 Dep 0002 0008 0016 0022 0003 Dep 0009 0017 0023 0004 0010 0018 0024 0013 0019 0025 mi File name 0004 les af type Filez Cancel Help Include Folders MGI PhotoSuite File Edit View Insert Album Fun Window Help 0024 JPG To install Quick Time5 software 1 Insert the installation CD into your computer CD ROM driver 2 the file of Quick Time5 program should install automatically It s video Streaming movie playback Album 3 Follow on screen instuctions to complete installation 4 Use instuction on page57 to page76 5 ID number was QTFileFormat NO ID SWL70337 Software Distribution Agreement NO IDZSWL70338 OPERATION 1 The instruction of Location Installation Update then 2 The software recommended that exit all Windows programs If ready click Next 3 Display the LICENSE AND WARRANTY information If you agree click Agree 4 Choose the file destination location Browse the folder then 5 Please select the image file type s that you wish associate then click Next 6 Select folder name Accessories 2 or new then click Next 7 Selection of Plugin then click Next 8 The set up process automatically please wait 9 The instruction of Setup Assistant then click Next 10 The MIME Setting th
6. 4 Follow on screen instructions to complete installation 26 To install USB Driver for Windows 98 1 Insert the installation CD into your computer CD ROM driver 2 the file of windows 98 USB Driver It requires a manual install 3 select the item of Add New Hardware from control panel to install USB Driver to your computer 4 Use instructions on page28 to page37 to install the driver Warning This driver is not needed under Windows 2000 system as the Digital Camera supports mass storage driver system Do not install this driver into your computer if the operation system is not Windows98 Improper installation may destory your computer Operation 1 Install way Follow on screen of your computer click CONTROL PANEL 2 Screen display the driver file name automatically Then click Next 3 Select the driver Search Then click 4 Select locations of data source Then click Next 5 Screen display to confirm the driver location Then click Next 6 Follow on screen instructions to complete installation Screen display windows has finished installing Then click Finish 7 5 display a removable 5 Then click it new file appear 9 Click the file 10 Click the filelto playback picture 27 Control Panel Go Favorites Help x E Cut Copy Paste Undo Delete Properties WEWE m 12 Accessibility Add Remove Date Time Dis
7. Cancel Setup Copying OWRD SSS TERA Quick TIImelusicalnstruments gts Note The set up process automatically please wait This installation was created with Installer IS E Iram Mind ision Software Avene Invision cam QuickTime Settings Imtroductionm Welcome to the Quick Time Setup Assistant T hix assistant allows you to configure some basic settings Far Quick Time These settings allow you to get the most ait of pour Quick Time IF pou want bo change any of these settings in the Future the Quick Time control panel Note The instruction of Setup Assistant then click Next ext 67 y QuickTime Settings Browser Plug in Lock Time will now configure your Web browser xa that mowes willbe displayed using the Quick Time Browser plug in To viem or customize the details of this MIME type configuration press the Settings button below Note The MIME Setting then click Next Settrinas 68 Previous QuickTime Settings File I ype Associations You can azzaciake multimedia types with Luck Time wre were Select viewer azsocaktions Windows File types BMP file types p AIFF Internet file types GIF IPEG Motif me if other applications modify these VIEWED ass 0c lations Note Select the file type assocition then click Next
8. StartUp Internet Explorer Settings b MS DOS Prompt fa Outlook Express Documents 2 Find 25 windows Explorer SIENTE oe MGI Direct Print A MGI Diskette Label Tool 2 t eio e Bun MGI Photo Renaming Tool 2 MGI PhotoSuite 8 21SE Log Off Lar E ReadMe Shut Note Program way click Start Programs MGI PhotoSuite8 21SE MGI PhotoSuite8 21SE exe Start A or click quick mark MGI PhotoSuite TE NY Get Photos Edit or Enhance View an Album View Slideshow Print Your Photos Create a Sports Card Create a Greeting Create a Calendar Create a Magazine Fun with your Card or Poster Cover Photos a Show Activity Guide on Startup ACTIVITY MGI PhotoSuite Hard Disk Memory Stick Disk PhotoCD or Picture CD or FlashPix CD 2 Scanner lc MGI PhotoSuite File Edit View Insert Album Fun Window Help Add images to Album Look in a Mai Jel al eel 51 Desktop Documents Computer 225 315 Floppy 8 Programe winga en LD 21 Program Files Mai File data cg wing en F 2233 Ps 8 215 File name Open Files of ty Online Services Cancel il Help 53 Look in CI 10 1 1 Dep 0001 0007
9. 100 3600 0002 JPG Select None Settings Picture Frame Decrease Colors Set as Windows ScreenSaver 1 DCP 0025 JPG 1800 1200 16 7 Milion Credis MGI PhotoSuite nl x File View Insert Fun Help Paste Copy Cut Mirror Zoom Previ Rotate Zoom in review Zoom out Save Brightness Actual size Return to Main menu Open NT TN 1 8 Msc T Picture frame Start slide show Select by Rectangle Lense effect Screen capture Special effect Select by Ellipse 34 7 Select by Freehand Select by Magic Wand Filled Qi C ERIT Tm filled Rectangle Tl L1 Hollow Rectangle Filled rounded Rectangle fl Q Hollow rounded Rectangle Filled Polygon S Hollow Polygon 4 H Color palette Straight Line g Sia Herd 1 2 H Air Brush Erase White Text Select color sample gf 2 Increase Select pen size lt DESEG pore around color Bm Back ground color All Rights Reserved Undo CtrltZ QUICKTIMES MENU QUICK GUIDE Movie Loop Ctrl L Help On line QuickTime Player Help Update Existing Software QuickTime Web Site Volume a Mute Cut CtrltX 3 Loop Back and Forth Copy CtrltC Paste CtrltV Half Size 1 0 Clear Del Normal Size Ctrl 1 File aa Double Sire Ctrl 2 CtrlHT unis IgE Ctrlt3 m Select H
10. CORP MGI LICENSES THE ENCLOSED SOFTWARE ONLY UPON THE CONDITION THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS CONTAINED THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THE TERMS CAREFULLY IF YOU 00 AGREE THESE TERMS THEN MGI 15 TO LICENSE THE SOFTWARE TO YOU IN WHICH EVENT YOU SHOULD RETURN THE FULL PRODUCT wITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THE DEALER FROM WHOM IT WAS WITHIN SESTY DAYS OF PURCHASE AMD YOUR MONEY REFUNDED LICENSE AND WARRANTY The software which accompanies this license the software T is the property of MGI or ite licensors and is protected by copyright law While continues to own the Software Do you accept all the terms of the preceding License Agreement Ifyou choose Setup will clase To install MGI PhotoSuite8 21 vou must accept this agreement Note Display the LICENSE AND WARRANTY information 42 Select Components Please select the image file type s that wou wish to associate with Photos utes 219E Windows Bitmap bmp Targa Image CompuServe Image Paintbrush Kodak PhataCD TIFF JPEG Image ipeg ipa Iw FPS Format fps v Others pic at then click Next Choose Destination Location Setup will install MGI PhotoSuites 21 in the following Folder To install to this folder c
11. different driver click Next to continue Location of driver ee IF Then click Next lt Back Cancel 32 5 Digital Camera Zoom Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires Note Follow on screen instructions to complete installation Screen display windows has finished installing Then click Finish Cancel E My Computer Eile Edit Go Favorites m 30 Fa X 0 2n Borer Up Cut Copy Paste Unda Delete Properties Wiews Address ddress H Computer PEL Removable Disk H 33 Floppy Programe Winga en D File data E 2000 w ind8 engl F fa aoa 2 Removable Disk Removable Disk Dial Up Scheduled Web Folders Networking Tasks My Computer Capacity 62 3 MB Used 1 82 Free 60 5 Note Screen display a removable Disk appear Then click it 34 Removable Disk Ele Edit Go Favorites Back Fired Up Cut Copy Paste Undo Dele Address Select an item to view its description Note A new file appear 35 Edit Go Favorites Help e gt B gm amp x Back Forsand Up Cut Copy Paste Undo Delete Select an item ta view its description Note Click
12. enough time to charge the Sequence mode 17 Self Timer 1 Set the Mode dial to 2 Press the self timer button until appears on the control panel 3 Place the Auto Focus mark over the subject and press the shutter button The camera focuses on the subject in the frame as the front red lamp is blinking In this mode a timer runs for roughly 10 seconds before the shutter is released To cancel the self timer mode press the self timer button until amp disappears NOTE When using the self timer mode the use of a tripod is recommended Viewfinder Autofocus mark LCD Brightness 1 Set the Mode dial to or 3 and press MENU to display t 2 Press the arrow on the navigation dial to select LCD mode then press the lt arrow to adjust LCD brightness BH Finally press ok to confirm it 18 Beep Sound 1 Set the Mode dial to and press MENU to display 2 Press the arrow on the navigation dial to select BEEP mode then press the arrow to adjust the setting OFF LOW HIGH and press botton to conform Note The setting will remain until it is readjusted Taking a Movie 1 Press MENU to set exit 2 Use W T toselect wide angle or telephoto 3 Press the shutter halfway to lock focus and exposure See Figure 1 4 Press the shutter fully to record movie until the gauge is full This usually happens within approximately 12 seconds See
13. that exit all Windows programs If ready click Next 60 Cancel Software License Agreement Note Display the LICENSE AND WARRANTY information Please read the following License Agreement Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement English Apple Computer Inc Software License Agreement Single Use License PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT LICENSE CAREFULLY BEFORE PRESSING THE AGREE BUTTON BY PRESSING AGREE YOU ARE AGREEING BE BOUND THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE IF YOU 00 NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE PRESS DISAGREE AND IF APPLICABLE RETURN THE APPLE SOFTWARE THE PLACE WHERE OBTAINED IT FORA REFUND 1 General The software documentation and any fonts accompanying If agree click Agree English Print Back Agree Disagree Choose Destination Location Setup will install Quick Time 5 in the following directory To install to this directory click To install to different directory click Browse and select another directory Tou can choose not to install QuickTime 5 by clicking Cancel to exit Setup QuickTime Destination Directory C Program Files Quick Time Browse Space Required 7936 K Space Available 8458544 Cancel Note Choose the file destination location Browse the folder then lt Back 62 Choose Installation T
14. CT protected Detect when deleting Delete action failure Release PROTECT firstly The initial value of lens The initial value of Lens had not been defined in 7 LENS INIT ERROR is not set up correctly Detect when starting up Key failure the software Le Exo 8 55 correctly data Compress action failure Please reset it e EM 20 CARD card is not inserted Detect when starting data CF CARD is not inserted MEDIA ERROR Media failure Detect when starting up Key failure CF CARD Failure 76 FAQ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The software will display the following messages after performing system detection with DSC in various operation modes REPE On screen Message Message detection detection Possible Reasons pese memet _ 11 DECOMPRESS ERROR Decompress failure data Decompress data failure Decompress failure ET 12 NO FILE No file data Key failure memory nuper NM 13 FILE DELETE ERROR File can be deleted data Key failure picture file jenes ome 14 HEADER ERROR correctly data Fails to unfold files File unfold failure RENTE LN RN RN 15 MEDIA READ ERROR Media fails to read data data Key failure File unfold failure NEUEN GE RUNE 16 AVI READ ERROR Fails to read animation data Fails to extract data read Detect when formating Format failure failure te svsrem error
15. Figure 2 E Figure 1 Figure 2 19 Viewing Pictures Playback Pictures Use MENU button to specify whether the image appears after picture is taken 1 Set MODE dial to Bs and press to display 2 Select playback way to MULTI or SLIDE 3 Select PROTECT to protect images from being deleted 4 Select DELETE fff to erase images Multi Frame Mode 1 Press MENU gt MULTI ok 2 Press 1 to toggle between multi frames mode 3 Use 1 ok to display the image from 6 frames 4 Press w if you want to resume and select another 5 Press to specify the photographed image under single frame mode Slide Mode 1 Press MENU slide 2 The images that are displayed will be a slide 3 Press to pause Enlarge Pictures using Zoom mode 1 You can enlarge the preview to check the image 2 Zoom in different parts of the image r amp zx Qax 3 Pressing ok reverts picture to zoom out 20 Display a Movie Use MENU button to specify MOVIE mode 1 Set MODE dial to BJM and press to display 2 Select PROTECT 0 to protect images from being deleted 3 Select DELETE fff to erase images Multi Frame Mode 1 Press MENU MULTI ok 2 Press to toggle between multi frames mode Use ta ok to select and display the image from 6 frames 3 Press W if you want to resume and select another 4 Press menu to specify the movie under single frame mode Slide Mode 1 Pr
16. ONE ALL SURE PROTECT one all LOCK ok BEENNEENNNECOMPLETE MULTI FRAMES MODE MULTI ok Repress f to switch multi frames respectively Use ok to display the image from 6 frames Press if you want to resume and select another Press menu to specify the photographed image under single frame mode SLIDE MODE slide ok The images that are displayed will be a slide Press ok to pause You can enlarge the preview to check the image Zoom in different parts of the image T 4 amp zx T Q 4x Zoom out to revert when press 12 LCD Panel Control Screen Night scene amp shake avoid Battery check Standard siz Red eye reducing Frame number T size KO BE3 F7 707 ORJ SE 18 High lit Selftimer amp Flash Fill in standard quality Flash auto 9 Flash off 77 1 13 Taking Pictures Taking pictures using the optical viewfinder C 1 Set the Mode dial to or 2 Compose the picture by placing the subject within the autofocus marks in the viewfinder See Figure 1 3 Press the shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure orange lamp blinks focus exposure is locked Press the Shutter release button fully to take Figure 1 the picture Using Zoom Press the T to ch
17. c NES INSTALLATION QuickTime Installation procedure SCRITTE UD QuickTime Player gt Removable Disk H gt Choose Setup Language es Choose Destination Location E 0001 Choose Install Type Configure amp File Type Association QuickTime 5 me 1 9999 2 MGI PHOTO SUITE 8 215 MENU QUICK GUIDE gt View Image Information Open Get Photos From Run SlideShow MGI Diskette Label Tool MGI Photo Renaming Tool Ste lo Normal Full Screen Zoom Rotate Right Edit SOON IM Rotate Left Fun Rotate by Angle Activity Guide MM Qut Resize Cards Window Printer Setup Hide Button Bar Magazine Covers Next c Tool Sidebar red Previous Contents Ei AN E Paste Show Panel Screen Capture Enhance Colors Sport car Close All Using help Exit ciete Show Color Palette Grayscale Body Switch Cascade Shift F5S Icon Tips R uis Reverse Colors i TA Tile Vertical Shift F4 LE VOpici100K36001DCP 0001 JPG pr Hide Color Sidebar Snot 2 0 100 3600 _0004 2 Select All Ctri A Show Overview Props Convert to WEB Format es a E l0picl100K36001DCP 0003 JPG Invert Selection Word Balloons Increase Colors Set as Windows Wallpaper 4
18. dition elements 7 au OK ENTER button 6 press OK when condition element is selected Navigation tools 7 Use the navigation arrows to adjustthe Date value of specified condition Press OK to complete selection 10 Recording Mode Screen When the Mode dial is set to or Monitor display En press to switch Selftimer lamp blinks press to switch 5 4 um Auto Fill in Red eye reducing NIGHT SCENE Off press to switch W gt MOVIE MODE MENU 351111 MODE MENU SETTING f CONDITION ELEMENT 4 modify SIZE L gt S QUALITY HQ SQ LCD BRIGHTNESS H O0 O WHITE BALANCE ao XE gt we cloudy fluorescent indoor EN GR FR LANGUAGE gt ENGLISH gt GERMAN B FRENCH ok t 2002 09 20 15 45 DATE ADJ ok 2002 09 720 715 gt 45 m ok FORMAT SURE FORMAT first ok then sure gt each value of condition element 11 Monitor display Use gt LCD will display the last image of still picture LCD will display the last image of movie picture Press allows you to specify whether the photographed image is displayed after you take a picture 3 MULTI SLIDE SET DISPLAY gt MULT1 gt SLIDE continue to be display
19. ect turn off the power and unplug the AC adapter first from the camera then from the outlet Note When in use for long periods the AC adapter may get warm This is normal 5 Compact Flash Card Installation Figure 2 power off Open the CF card compartment cover 1 Be sure that the camera is OFF 2 Card compartment cover 3 Insert the CF card into the slot Be sure that the CF card is in the upright position and the back of the card faces the back of the camera 4 Close the CF card slot Ejecting the Compact Flash Card 1 Turn OFF camera power 2 the Card compartment cover 3 Push the eject lever to eject the card See Figure 2 Formatting the CF Card 1 Set the Mode dial to 2 Press the Menulbutton to display the Menu 3 Movey arrows the navigation to FORMAT and press 4 Confirm FORMAT SURE with ok then auto run uumummummmCOMPLETE Date and Time Adjustment 1 Set the Mode dial to press MENUIto display 2 Press the arrow the navigation dial to select mode and press OK lt used to move the item used to change the value press OK Recording Images 1 Turn mode to 5 B 2 Press MENU to display the menu screen 3 Press the navigation arrow i to toggle through the items 4 Press OK to select Date and Format item 5 Use the navigation arrow to select con
20. en click Next 11 Select the file type assocition then click Next 12 Follow on screen instructions to complete installation Screen display windows has finished installing Then 13 Program way click Star Programs Quick Time Quick Time player otherwise 14 Select picture and edit Use instructions on QSG Quick Start Guide 56 QuickTime Use QuickTime Software for Movie Playback It s strongly recommended to use QuickTime software for Movie Playback operation You can free down load and allow you to install it use one copy on a single computer at a time not sold Quick Time Player is a FREE premier multimedia player It is a stylish and unique powerhouse media authoring You can create MPEG 2 content play movies in full screen edit movies with the simplicity of cut copy and paste The system requirements at least 32Mb of RAM Mac OS 8 6 OS X v1 0 orlater Window 98 Me 2000 XP 57 QuickTime 58 Quick Time Player features defined by Moving Picture Experts Group playback MPEG 2 MPEG 4 video Easy to use controls streaming media support QuickTime provide superior performance for both precision and speed and a High quantizer Visit www apple com quicktime to see a comprehensive guide Email quicktime apple com to contacting Apple QuickTime including QuickTime Player Picture Viewer browser plug ins QuickTime Streaming Server Darwin Streaming Server and QuickTi
21. ess MENU slide ok 2 The images that are displayed will be a slide 3 Press ok could be pause Play movie 1 Press to play the movie when data is loaded 2 Press ok again could be pause or resume 21 Deleting Pictures 1 Set the Mode dial to BJs or M press the MENU F MULTI and toselectthe picture you want to delete 2 Press the MENU and use navigation dial to select Use arrows to choose ONE ALL 3 Press ok to select Delete one or Delete all N Important e Never open the card cover eject the card remove the batteries or pull the plug while erasing pictures It may destroy the data in the card e When the picture is protected or the write protect adhesive seal MARK is placed on the picture the camera does not erase it Cancel the protection or remove the seal use to switch LOCK UNLOCK under protect mode Managing Pictures 1 Set the Mode dial to Bisor bam Press the MENU BJ MULTI and to select the picture you want to protect 2 Press the MENU and navigation dial to select dr Use arrow to choose ONE ALL 3 Press ok to select Protect one or protect all The protected picture will not be deleted with all Frame erase When using card format it will erase all protected and unprotected pictures 22 The protected picture will not be deleted with All Frame erase but be deleted with Card format but ca
22. h Control panel Viewfinder Viewfinder focus dial Self timer lamp red Connector cover Video output connector NTSC Computer connector USB AC adapter connector Power button Navigation Zoom lever Mode dial Process lamp shooting ready green Viewfinder Viewfinder Online lamp AF ready orange Enter button LCD monitor Autofocus mark Menu button Display button Battery compartment open close lever bottom Tripod mount bottom QUICK GUIDE DC3550 _Accessories Album STI Protocol Image Process amp Video Streaming A USB DRIVER INSTALLATION UNDER WINDOWS98 OPERATION SYSTEM Warning This driver is not needed under Windows ME NT 2000 XP system Thank you for choosing the Digital as the Digital Camera supports mass storage driver system Camera It combines some of to ay s Do not install this driver into your computer if the operation system is not Windows98 Improper installation may destory your computer hottest MASS STORAGE technolog such as STI protocol image process Find hardware JUD CN dio video streaming interface eC CAWIN98 0 1 22 It s so simple amp easy to access to the BEEN room album database MGI PhotoSuite INSTALLATION Installation procedure Removable Disk H Choose Setup language Cha Select image file type e Choose Destination Location CC Online Registration C
23. image zoom viewfinder diopter adjustment 2 0 1DP visual range unit 1 8 TFD brightness adjustment approx 60000 pixels DCF standard Auto 12sec for QVGA 320 X 240 pixels at 15fps 1 1 2 1 500 sec mechanical and electronic shutter 2 Aperture Wide F2 8 F8 Tele F4 6 F13 6 Programmed auto and manual compensation 2EV 1 3bEV steps approx 6 3EV 6 3EV 1 Auto 2 Manual in Sunny Cloudy Indoor Fluor 10sec duration Approx 5sec 1 Self timer LED red 2 Shooting ready green 3 AF ready orange 79 OSD On Screen Display Protect modes Date Time PC interface PC driver Power requirements Image playback on TV External adapter Continuous shooting Environmental requirements Dimensions W XH X D Weight without battery 80 Flash mode 1 Auto 2 Red eye reduction 3 Fill in 4 Off 5 Night scene Sensor control Gno 10 5 English German French One All Year Month Day Hour Minute USB Ver1 1 MassStorage Windows 98 ME 2000 XP Use 4 AA 1 5V batteries and similar option Professional AC adapter option NTSC Computer adapter TV adapter AC adapter option Over 100 pictures Temperature 0 C 40 C operation 20 60 storage Humidity 10 90 operation 110X 70 X 45mm 245g DC 3550 Quick Start Guide Battery Installation 1 Open battery chamber cover 2 Insert 4 batteries int
24. lick Next install different folder click Browse and select another folder can choose not to install MGI PhotoSuites 21 by clicking Cancel to exit Setup Destination Folder C Program FilessdlsPhaltasS 2 15 Browse Note Choose the file destination location Cancel Browse the destination folder then clic 44 Select Program Folder Setup will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below Tou may Woe a new folder name select ane fram the existing Folders list Click ta continue Program Folders Existing Folders ares Avance Sound Manager Online Services StartUp 1 El ote select folder name Accessories new then click Next Back Cancel Start Copying Files te dis 46 then click Next IGI PhotoSuite 8 21 lay Gurrent setting automatically Setup has enough information to start copying the program files IF You want to review or change any settings click Back IF you are satisfied with the settings click to begin copying Files Curent Settings Target directory D Program Files MGI Photos uite 8 21 Program group name Components to install Mal Photos ite Head Me Direct Print Image Infarmatian MGI Diskette Label Tool b 8 215 Back Cancel Online Registration
25. me Broadcaster are free with no per stream licensing fees QuickTime Pro is an upgrade to QuickTime need fee 30 QuickTime 6 MPEG 2 Playback Component is available for 20 Apple ensure backward compatibility with QuickTime 1 still QuickTime 6 QuickTime 5 Setup Welcome to QuickTime 5 ChmckTime 5 enables your computer to handle viden music sound sprites text VE panoramas arumation and content streamed over the Intemet QuickTime Thus installer lets you choose the QuickTime software you want and places it m the appropriate locations on your computer For future mstallations use the QuickTime Updater mstalled m your QuickTime folder Note The instruction of Location Installation Update then click Next Cancel Welcome QuickTime Welcome to the Quick Time 5 Setup program This program will install Quick Time 5 on pour computer Ibis strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup program Click Cancel to quit Setup and then clase any program you have running Click to continue with the Setup pragram WARNING This program protected by copynght law and intematioral treaties Unauthorized reproduction distribution of this program any portion af it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the extent possible under law Note The software recommended
26. o the battery chamber Be sure to use correct polarity as shown on the battery chamber inside cover 3 Close battery chamber cover Compact Flash Card Installation 1 Open the CF card slot 2 Insert the CF card into the slot Be sure that the CF card isin the upright position 3 Close the CF card slot Powering Up 1 Turn the power on by sliding the POWER button following the arrows 2 Turn the MODE dial to amp 3 You are ready to take photographs Taking Photos 1 Compose the image in the viewfinder or LCD Monitor Display 2 Press the Shutter Button down halfway to lock the focus 3 After the focus is locked continue pressing the Shutter Button to take the picture LCD modes Night scene amp shake avoid Battery check Standard size Red eye reducing Large size Frame number UD UD cma WES 8 117 070071071 N SQ ILI Self timer Macro Standard quality CF card check FlashFill in Flash auto amp Flash off To find out more information on how to Use LCD Modes see page 11 12 in the User s Manual Setting Picture Display Press MENU button to set the display mode gt MULTI SLIDE ALL SURE For more information on how to Use Multi Frames Mode see page 20 21 in the User s Manual Use Slide Modes see page 20 21 in the User s Manual Enlarging the picture display see page 20 in the User s Manual DC3550 Nomenclature Macro self timer flas
27. one Ctrl B pen Movie New Player Ctr1 0 Present Movie Ctrl M pen Image Sequence Add Sal dike itil fa Se Ctrl U Add Scaled Mm HE Show Video Controls CtrltK Close Ctrl Replace Get Morie x C Sere certs TEN Get Movie Properties Save Play Selection nly Ctrl T Enable Tracks Play All Frames Import Extract Tracks Export CtrltE Delete Tracks Play All Movies Page Setup Find trltF Go To Poster Frame gTv Window CtrltP Find Set Poster 1 Prin Fir et Poster Frame QuickTime TV gt Show Movie Info Ctrl I Exit Preferences Choos Favorites gt v Welcome to QuickTime 1 0001 avi OX File Edit Movie Window Help QuickTime 5 00 00 80 a Last Frame Play Forward Backward First Frame About QuickTime Player FC This camera is tested to comply with FCC standards for home and office use This camera complies with EU directives for CE marking
28. oose telephoto shooting See figure 2 Press the W to choose wide angle shooting See figure 2 NOTE e When using the Digital tele mode your picture will appear approximately six times larger The setting will be canceled when the power is turned OFF Figure 2 Macro Mode You can take photographs in macro mode as close as 0 2 meters A subjectthatis approximately 6 X 8cm can be photographed fully within the frame 1 Set the Mode dial to x or B 2 Press the Macro button until W appears onthe control panel To cancel the Macro mode press the Macro button again until the disappears 3 Take a picture Control panel Shooting Range approximately 0 66 0 2m 1 64 0 5 Note e When using the flash in the Macro mode the flash may not have the proper effect Confirm the result using the LCD monitor e Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to take the close up pictures The setting will be canceled when the power is turned to OFF When using movie record mode in Macro mode the camera has an effect similar to Digital TEL mode 15 Exposure Compensation In addition to automatic exposure you can also adjust it manually Use to adjust when the subject is mostly bright Use to adjust when the subject is mostly dark The flash sensor controls the exposure when the camera is in flash mode 1 Set the Mode dial to 2 or OB 2 When Mode dial is selected the exposure setting will be displa
29. p red Connector cover Flash sensor card compartment cover Video output connector NTSC Computer connector USB AC adapter connector Viewfinder Autofocus mark Navigation Dial Zoom lever Process lamp Mode dial shooting ready green Shutter release button Online lamp AF ready orange kimak Enter button LCD monitor Menu button Display button Tripod mount bottom view Accessory Set up Figure 2 Figure 1 Figure 4 Figure 3 Powering Up Battery Installation Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 1 Be sure that power is OFF Unlock the battery compartment by sliding the LOCK switch in the opposite direction of the arrow See Figure 1 2 Open battery chamber cover Insert 4 AA batteries into the battery chamber Be sure to use correct polarity as shown on the battery chamber inside cover See Figure 2 3 Close battery chamber cover Slide the LOCK switch in the direction of the arrow to secure the battery compartment closed See Figure 3 Using the AC Adapter An optional AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet AC wall outlet A 1 Be sure that power is OFF 2 Open the Connector cover and plug the AC adapter into the AC adapter connector on the camera See illustration 3 Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet See illustration 4 To disconn
30. play Options Programs Control Panel Internet Add Hardware Options new hardware to your system m 2 Mouse b ultimedia NVIDIA niew ODBC Data Microsoft Home Desktop Sources 32bit Technical Support u Passwords Power Printers Quick Time Regional Management Settings a 2 Sounds Sumantec System Telephony Users LiveUpdate Install way Follow on screen of your computer click START SETTING CONTROL PANEL add New Hardware 28 Adds new hardware to your system Computer 2 This wizard searches new divers For 1251 1008 A device driver software program that makes hardware device work What da vou want Windows to da Display a list of all the drivers in specific location can select the driver vou want Note Select the driver Search T hen click Next Back 30 3 Cancel Windows will search for new divers in its driver database on pour hard dive and in any of the Following selected locations Click Next ta start the search Floppy disk drives Microsoft Windows Update Specify location WIN Note Select locations of data source Then click Next z Back Cancel Windows driver file search for the device Digital Camera Zoom Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this device Click Back to select a
31. rd format will erase all the picture can t choice or selection e Delete is not available when the write protect adhesive seal is placed like e MARK The setting will remain until it is readjusted Connecting External Equipment Television Display Output Recorded images can be viewed on TV 1 Be sure the TV is OFF and the camera is OFF prior to connecting 2 Connectthe cable by inserting video connector between camera and television See Figure 1 3 Turn on the TV See Figure 2 4 Setthe camera Mode dial to m or Bis 5 Select a picture Use instructions on page 20 Playback Picture to choose a picture Video cable Video output connector Figure 2 Figure 1 23 PC Display Output Use the appropriate connector according to computer s platform USB ial t q gt USB socket serial cable IBM PC AT compatible Connect the provided USB Socket serial cable to the USB port on your computer 24 BEL TR Ji j Version 8 215 fes 29 QuickTime 5 Installing Software 1 Insert the installation CD into the CD driver The installation CD includes MGI PhotoSuite8 21SE QuickTime 5 USB driver for Windows 98 other OS without driver installation 2 Find appropriate file and click to open it If you are using Windows Me 2000 XP installation will auto run 3 Click the setup exe file to execute file set up
32. satisfaction from your DC3550 digital camera please take a moment to read through this manual Its contents will send you on an educational journey into your camera s multiple capabilities Thank you again for choosing Argus e This camera is not resistant to water and should not be used outdoors in snow or rain If accidentally dropped in water please quickly pour out the water Dry it with sunlight or an air blower Protect it from excessive humidity It will wetthe lens and the pictures taken will be blurred e Do not attempt to disassemble the camera yourself Always take it to an authorized service facility for repair e To store the camera wrap it in a piece of clean soft cloth and place it in a cool dry dust free place e Performance may be limited using 1 5V batteries in low temperatures Do not use Manganese batteries as they may overheat and destroy the camera Contents of Package DC 3550 camera USB cable Video cable User s Manual m Installation CD ROM a Wrist strap Lens cap strap Lens cover 4 AA1 5V batteries System Requirements Intel 486 or higher CPU intel pentium processor or higher recommended Microsoft Windows98 Me 2000 XP operation system At least 16 RAM 80MB harddisk space CD ROM driver Microsoft Mouse or compatible mouse device DC3550 Nomenclature Control panel Viewfinder Macro self timer flash Viewfinder focus dial Self timer lam
33. te8 21SE exe otherwise click quick mark 12 Select a picture and edit Use instructions on QSG Quick Start Guide 38 Choose Setup Language select the language for this installation from the choices below English United States Cancel 39 Version 8 215 Copyright 1998 MGI Software All Rights Reserved MGI PhatoSuiteg 21 Setup is preparing the InstallShield Wizard which will quide you through the rest the setup process Please wait 100 40 Welcome to the MGI PhotoSuite 8 21 Setup program This program will install MGI PhataSuite 8 21 on your computer IE strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup program Click Cancel ta quit Setup and then clase any programs vou have running Click ko continue with the Setup program WARNING This program protected by copyright and International treaties Unauthonzed reproduction or distribution of this program anu portion of ib may resultin severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law Note The software recommended that you exit all Windows programs If you ready click Cancel Software License Agreement Please read the following License Agreement Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement NOTICE SOFTWARE
34. the file 36 Edit View Go Favortes Help E Back Forward Up Cut Copy Paste Unda Delete Properties View Address 3 Dep 0008 Dcp OOO08 jpg JPEG Image Modified 1 1 01 2 35 PM Size 2 Note Click the file to playback picture 37 To install MGI Photo Suite8 21SE software 1 Insert the installation CD into your computer CD ROM driver 2 the file of MGI Photo Suite8 21SE program should install automatically It s still picture edit Album 3 Follow on screen instuctions to complete installation 4 Use instuction on page39 to page55 Operation 1 Follow on screen of your computer first select language Then click OK 2 The set up process automatically please wait 3 The software recommended that exit all Windows programs If ready click Next 4 Display the LICENSE AND WARRANTY information If you agree click Yes 5 Please select the image file type s that you wish associate then click Next 6 Choose the file destination location Browse the folder then click Next 7 Select folder name Accessories or new then click Next 8 Display Current setting automatically then click Next 9 Display Online Registration automatically then click Continue 10 Follow on screen instructions to complete installation Screen display windows has finished installing Then click Finish 11 way click SStart Programs MGl PhotoSuite8 21SE MGI PhotoSui
35. whn38 en 0 Pragram Files Quicktime File data E Fi 2000 en F le name D i EH emovable Disk H Open Files of ty Cancel inem Neighborhood Online Services Show Preview Look in 101_ Preview 0001 e 5 File name 0001 Files of type Movies Cancel Ereate 74 Show Preview File Edit Movie Window Help 7 QuickTime 5 0 000009 9 FAQ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The software will display the following messages after performing system detection with DSC in various operation modes pure etm NO On screen Message Message detection detection Possible Reasons PEE RN UR LL Cg SRAM ERROR Detect when starting up seconds SRAM fails to read data Leer pne TIMER does work Detect when starting up when it is set up REAL TIME system failure 3 Detect when starting up seconds EEPROM read write failure 4 MEDIA NOT SUPPORT Media is not supported Detect when starting up Key failure not supported Hu NN SN 5 SETTING MODE Detect when starting up Key failure required to FORMAT Protected files can not be Write function is deleted You must set up WRITE PROTE
36. yed like 0 3EV it meaning that 2bEV in 1 3bEV steps approx 6 3EV 6 3EV Press the f arrow on the navigation dial for adjustment and the 4 arrow for adjustment Note Not available in the Manual mode The setting will be canceled when the power is turned off The exposure compensation may not work properly when shooting with the flash White Balance 1 Set the Mode dial to 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu 3 Press the arrows on the navigation dial to select WB 4 Pressthe arrows on the navigation dial to select AUTO B An INDOOR or FLUOR 5 Press the ok to confirm the setting 16 Using the Flash Select the mode according to shooting conditions mm 0 8 ME 717 HQ You can toggle to the next flash mode by pressing the Flash button Flash mode Use Auto TEES CE A Red eye reducing Flash ena the subject s eye appearing Flash gm fires 5 Regardless of available flash Flash dose not fire 5 Never flash Night Scene W 40 mode with speed Flash working range approximately 2 62 0 8m 18 37 5 6m Note e A blinking green lamp signifies the flash is the time of charg Wait until the green lamp is not blinking to take the picture e When using the flash in the Macro mode especially with wide angle shooting the flash may not have the proper effect Confirm the result using the LCD monitor Flash cannot be
37. ype QuickTime Minimum Enables playback of most audio and video formats Recommended Suggested for Quick Time Pro users and media creators C Custom Select to custom installation Recommended Approximate download size 7 2 MB Installs the Minimum package Pictureviewer authoring support support and media exporters Note Please select the image file type s that you wish associate then click Next Back Cancel Select Program Folder X Setup will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below may a new folder name select one from the Existing Folders list Click to continue Existing Folders Avance Sound Manager MGI PhataSuite8 21SE Marton Antivirus Corporate E dition Online Services StartUp 4 Back Cancel QuickTime Plugin Options Setup will install the Quick Time Plugin for Web Browsers into the Following directories To install inta these directores click To install inta a different directory click Browse and select another directory You can choose not to install the Quick Time Plugin by clicking Cancel to exit Setup QuickTime Microsoft Internet Explorer files internet Note Selection of Plugin then 4 lt Back Next gt
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