Argus Camera DC2700 - Manual (Page 2)

Argus DC2700 Camera User Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
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1.1 Specifications and PC requirements_________________________________________ 3
1.2 Physical Descriptions _____________________________________________________ 4
1.3 Camera Accessories Checklist _____________________________________________ 5
Chapter 2 Recording
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2.1 Turning the Power On____________________________________________________ 6
2.2 Using the Live Viewfinder_________________________________________________ 7
Adjusting Exposure (brightness) ______________________________________________________ 7
2.3 Using Camera with TV ___________________________________________________ 7
2.4 Recording a Still Picture __________________________________________________ 8
2.5 Make a Video with Sound ________________________________________________ 9
2.6 Make a Sond Recording only _____________________________________________ 11
Chapter 3 Using the Menu System
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3.1 Main Menu
3.1.1 THE SELF TIMER __________________________________________________________ 14
3.1.2 REVIEW – Reviewing Pictures and Sounds _______________________________________ 14
3.1.3 INFO – Camera Information ___________________________________________________ 16
3.1.4 PROCESS – Setting the Picture Taking Features ___________________________________ 17
3.1.5 SETUP – Changing the Basic Camera Settings _____________________________________ 18
3.2 Loading New Camera Firmware __________________________________________ 20
3.3 Compact Flash vs. Internal Memory Storage of Pictures ______________________ 20
Compact Flash Error and Status Messages _____________________________________________ 20
Chapter 4 Host Software
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4.1 PC Software ___________________________________________________________ 21
4.1.1 MY Camera ________________________________________________________________ 21
4.1.2 PC Camera Usage ___________________________________________________________ 22
Appendix I – Trouble Shootings _________________________________________ 24
Appendix II -- QuickTime Tutorials______________________________________ 25
Appendix III – MGI PhotoSuite® III SE Tutorials __________________________ 27
Appendix IV – DC2700 Menu Flow Chart ________________________________28