User manual ARGUS DCM-098

[. . . ] Please read this manual carefully 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. Copyright information Unless agreed by the rightful owner, pictures taken with this digital camera cannot be used in violation of copyright law. [. . . ] Battery Compartment 5 LCD Screen The LCD screen displays different symbols when you press the MODE button. Hi-resolution pictures Ready to close or shutdown mode Timer mode AVI mode Delete all Delete last Change to low resolution Change to compressed mode Change to normal mode Change to high resolution Change to 50 Hz Change to 60 Hz Compression high resolution pictures Low resolution pictures Compression low resolution pictures 6 Before Using The Camera Open the battery compartment in the back of the camera. The number 20 will appear on the LCD screen indicating that it is ready to take 20 "high-resolution" pictures . Note: Do not change the battery until after you connect the camera to a computer. Important Note: We strongly recommend that you do not use rechargeable batteries in order not to affect the performance of your camera. Operating the Camera Taking Photos This is the default mode when you turn on the camera. If the brightness is too low, the camera will beeps twice indicating insufficient lighting. Sleep Mode The camera goes into sleep mode automatically after 30 seconds of inactivity. If it is not connected to a computer via the USB cable, you can manually turn it to sleep mode by pressing the MODE button until " " is shown on the LCD screen. Timer Mode Press the MODE button until the LCD screen displays the " ". followed by short beep then gives off a long beep before taking a photo. AVI Mode Press the MODE button until the LCD display shows " ". Press and hold the shutter button and the camera will continuously capture for about 6 frames per second. 8 Deleting Images To delete all, press the MODE button until the LCD screen displays " " and then press the shutter button to confirm your choice. All the photos stored in the camera will be deleted but the previously chosen resolution mode will not change. To delete the last image taken, press the MODE button until the LCD screen displays " " and then press the shutter button to confirm. Changing Resolution You can toggle the resolution setting of the camera between "High Resolution Mode" and "Low Resolution Mode". To change to "Low Resolution Mode", press the MODE button until you see " " and press the shutter button to confirm. To change back into "High Resolution", press the MODE button until you see " " and press the shutter button to confirm. 9 Changing Frequency Modify the anti-flicker frequency if you decide to take photos in rooms with fluorescent light bulbs. To switch to 50Hz, press the MODE button until the LCD screen displays " " and then shutter button to confirm. [. . . ] There might be some movements of your body or hands when taking photos. Check in Device Manager, under Imaging Devices and see if the computer is recognizing the camera. 14 Why would I get horizontal, black stripes in photos taken abroad?If you take photos under an electric light source in another country with a different frequency (e. g. [. . . ]