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Argus Camera DC3200 Digital Camera User Manual

1. ar MENUPI A Y 4 SELECT SETO MENUP A Y lt gt SELECT SETD Flash Mode E Power 4 gt 5 MENUPI SELECT SETD 1 Rotate the function dial to and press the MENU button the P key 3 Press the or y key so that MODE is highlighted and press the key 4 Press the A or y key so that the desired flash mode in highlighted and press the key to finish the setting flash mode changes in the follow ing order recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 After confirming that FLASH is highlighted press Ga AUTOFLASH A v 4 FILL FLASH A v FLASH CANCEL A v AUTOFLASH WITH RED EYE P REDUCTION A v NIGHT MODE 41 FLASH CONT D 5 Press the key 6 Press the MENU button selected flash mode is displayed with the icon shown on the previous page on the upper right side of the LCD monitor see page 34 However when AUTOFLASH is selected no icon appears and when AUTOFLASH WITH RED EYE REDUCTING is selected only appears flash mode returns to AUTOFLASH WITH RED EYE REDUCTION when the camera is turned off and on again Flash Lamp The flash lamp orange shows the flash status Lights The flash rdady for fires WW Blinks quickly when the shutter The flash is being charged The shutter release
2. Problem Check Solution Page The shutter 15 CARD FULL displayed on the The CF card full Delete unwanted release button LCD monitor images or transfer the image data to 88 is not the computer and then delete all 91 released images or use other CF card which has a memory space Is the power of the camera turned Rotate the function dial to gy and slide 31 The live view is not dis played on the LCD monitor off the power switch to turn on the camera Are the batteries exhausted Replace all four batteries or use the AC 26 adapter sold separately 27 Are the batteries inserted with the Remove the batteries and then insert 25 correct polarity the batteries by following the dia gram indicated in front of the battery chamber door Is the LCD monitor turned off Press the display button to turn on the 33 monitor The auto power off function activates Slide the power switch to turn on the 26 camera again 137 TROUBLESHOOTING CONT D Problem Solution Page Is the power of the camera Rotate the function dial to and slide the power 75 turned off switch to turn on the camera Are the batteries exhausted all four batteries or use the AC adapter 23 sold separately 26 Are the batteries inserted with the Remove the batteries and then insert the batteries by The image correct polarity following the diagram indicated in fro
3. Focusin 2 Press the or y key so that FOCUSING is highlighted and press the key 4 el r7 3 Press the or y key so that FOCUS is highlighted and press the key CLOSE UP CONT D 4 Press the Aor y key so that CLOSE UP is highlighted and E Focus Auto press the key to finish the setting Area 5 Press the MENU button CLOSE UP is displayed on the upper right side of the LCD monitor and it shows that the close up mode is selected flash mode is set to FLASH CANCEL automatically When the close up mode is selected the flash does nat fire 53 CLOSE UP CONT D 6 Determine the image composition while looking into the LCD monitor There is a difference between the image range through the viewfinder and the actual one in the close up mode We recommend you to use the LCD monitor when you determine the image composition We recommend you to fix the camera on the stable or on the tripod The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in the close up mode 7 Press the shutter release button part way down e A If the focus lamp green blinks check that the subject is within the distance from 4 cm to 40 cm is not apart more than 40 cm from the camera Ma 8 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture Even after taking a picture the close up mode is not cancelled When the MG camera
4. 4 Adjust the image range and size with the four way keys 1 4 e When the P key is pressed the image size becomes tele When the lt key is pressed the image range becomes wide 5 Press the shutter release button part way down When the image is focused the focus lamp green lights up 6 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor While the captured image is recorded in the CF card the focus lamp green blinks slowly about 2 times in a second 17 QUICK REFERENCES CONT D MONITORING THE CAPTURED IMAGES See page 77 for details 1 Rotate the function dial to p 2 Slide the power switch to turn on the camera The latest image which was recorded last is displayed on the LCD monitor When the gt 4 key is pressed the image changes to the next or previous one respectively 18 QUICK REFERENCES CONT D DELETING IMAGES See page 88 for details 1 Display the image to be deleted on the LCD monitor by per forming from steps 1 to 3 of MONITORING THE CAP TURED IMAGES described on the previous page le EID 2 Press the MENU button playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor Delete 3 After confirming that DELETE IMAGE is highlighted press f Selected Images the gt key Q All Images Folder 4 SELECT SETD
5. 4 Press the or V key so that DATE is highlighted and press the P key Press the or w key to specify or correct the date and press P key to finish the setting e When you press and hold the or w key the value goes fastforwrd or fastbackward SETTING THE DATE CONT D E toma 6 Press the or v key so that DATE TIME is highlighted 40 min press key g CZ display to set the date and time appears as shown in the figure D MENUPI 4 gt SELECT sETD 7 Press the A or v key so that TIME is highlighted and press the 4 Format EROS amp owas Date P ON Time Pal MENUP a LIT NT Date Time 8 Press the or y key to specify or correct the date and Time press the to finish the setting 2001 12 31 M t35 gt When you press and hold the A y key the value goes fastforward YY MM DD or fastbackward SETD Continued on Next page 119 SETTING THE SOUND The beep sounds each time you operate this camera with the buttons or function dial and you can turn off or on the beep The beep is turned on unless you change the setting after you purchase this camera When you use this camera in the situation you cannot make noise such as a wedding ceremony etc you can turn off the beep 4 Rotate the function dial to and slide the power switch to turn on the camera power switch returns to the initia
6. S LI 4 After confirming the selection is highlighted press the ENTER button Continued on Next Page 19 QUICK REFERENCES CONT D image to be deleted is displayed on the LCD monitor and the display to za conform whether you delete the image or not appears as shown in the figure 5 Press the key so that YES is highlighted and press Delete selected Images the key No Yes The image displayed on the LCD monitor in step 1 is deleted A Y SELECT SETD BON ED 6 To complete the operation of deleting an image after con firming that NO is highlighted in the display to confirm press the key The LCD monitor display returns to the playback mode menu 7 Press the MENU button The LCD monitor display returns to the playback mode PREPARATION ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP 1 Insert the smaller loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet 2 Insert the other end of the hand strap through the small loop 22 INSERTING THE BATTERIES This camera uses four AA size alkaline or Ni MH batteries When using AA size Ni MH batteries fully recharge them with a vendor endorsed battery charger 1 When replacing the batteries slide the power switch to turn off the camera You may skip this step when inserting the batteries for the first time after a purchase 2 Slide the battery chamber door slightly in the m direction and open it i
7. TROUBLESHOOTING If you have any trouble with this camera check the following items Should the difficulty persist con tact the Service Facility Problem Check Solution Page The focus cannot be Do you attempt to adjust the focus Take a picture with the focus lock 37 adjusted in the autofo jon the subject which is difficult to function or in the manual focus 38 cus mode The focus focus in the autofocus mode mode lamp green blinks Do you attempt to take a picture a picture when the subject is quickly about 8 times when the subject is closer than the farther than 40 cm or when the in a second when the minimum focus distance 40 cm subject is within the distance from 4 35 shutter release button Jor farther than 40 cm in the close cm to 40 cm is not apart more than is pressed part way mode 40 cm from the camera in the down close mode Is the power of the camera Rotate the function dial to 2 turned off and slide the power switch to turn 34 The shutter release Is the camera set to other on the camera butoni d mode except the recording utton is not released ode Is the focus lamp green The image is recorded in the CF blinks slowly about 2 times in card Wait until the recording is 32 second and Recording completed and the focus lamp blinking on the LCD monitor green and Recording stop blinking 136 TROUBLESHOOTING CONT D
8. release button is pressed all the way button is not released down abort 8 times in a second The shutter speed becomes slow Taking a picture Blinks slowly when the flash func in this mode may cause an image blurred tion is cancelled about 2 times in a The flash function is cancelled when the flash second mode is set to FLASH CANCEL when the drive mode is set to the burst image capture or when the focus mode is set to the close up mode 42 ADVANCED OPERATIONS BURST IMAGE CAPTURE This digital camera will continuously take pictures while the shutter release button is held down The maximum number of images that can be captured at a time in follows mage quality The maximum number of the pictures as a guide FULL size HALF size FINE Fine about 2 pictures about 6 pictures STD Standard about 4 pictures about 12 pictures ECON Economy about 8 pictures about 12 pictures See page 64 for the image quality and page 67 for the image size FULL or HALF or VGA size The number of the picture you can take sequentially at a time describe on the list above can be referred as a guide The number of the picture changes according to the scene or subject you record lo 1 Rotate the function dial to gy press the MENU button recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor Drive Mode 2 Press the or y key so that DRIVE MOD
9. the data panel is disappeared after 5 seconds while the lens is protruding 25 turned off and the camera can not function The recorded Did you remove the CF card when The data is being recorded in or read out from image file is the image data was recorded in or the CF card while the focus lamp green 32 damaged read out from the CF card blinks slowly about 2 times in a second Do not remove the CF card from the camera The camera 5 does not function correctly due to the strong static electricity etc Remove the batteries and insert them again When using the AC adapter sold separately disconnect the plug of the AC adapter from the AC outlet and then connect it again After that turn on the power of the camera f the power of the camera cannot be turned off correctly the CF card may be damaged In this case transfer the image data in the CF card to the computer and then format the CF card 139 NOTES ON THE HANDLING Batteries Battery performance decreases with lower operating temperatures In a cold place we recommend you to prepare new batteries and keep the spare batteries in a warm place such as inside your coat As the performance of Ni MH battery less decreases we recommend you to use the Ni MH battery in a cold place Even if the battery performance decreases due to a cold environment the battery can recover its power when the battery warms up Remove the batteries when they ar
10. 10 minutes AV 5 MIN 5 minutes Power save 5 Press the key to finish the AV setting 3 MIN 3 minutes amp una AV 7 minute Pal MENUPI 4 SELECT Only when suing the batteries the time for the auto power off function can be specified When using the AC adapter sold separately the time for the auto power off function is fixed in 30 minutes and cannot be changed When this camera is connected to the computer see pages 132 145 the time for the auto power off function is fixed 30 minutes automatically regardless of the setting or the power supply 114 FORMATTING THE CF CARD This allows you format the CF card CAUTION As all the images recorded in the CF card are deleted and cannot be recovered be careful when for matting the CF card 1 Rotate the function dial to gy and slide the power switch to turn on the camera power switch returns to the initial position 2 Rotate the function dial to SETUP The setup mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor as shown in the fig ure Format Format gt mn amp ona 4 Pal MENUPI Y 4 SELECT Continued on Next page 115 FORMATTING THE CF CARD CONT D Format 3 Press the A or v key so that FORMAT is highlighted Format gt ehren press gt key Sl ona display to confirm whether you format the CF card or not appears al A Y lt
11. and press Selected Images Q All Images the gt key Folder 7 Press A key choice which Folder in the CF card want Selected Images 100GHIJ Allimages 100LMNO to deleted press key Folder 100RSTU 100LAN11 Delete 6 Press y key so that YES is highlighted press to finish Selected Images All Images the Deleting Folder All images in the folder and the folder are deleted While all images are deleted the focus lamp green blinks slowly about two times a second Select NO it won t delete the folder 93 ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LCD MONITOR This allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor according to the angle at which you watch it or the brightness around the monitor so that the display on the LCD monitor can be seen clearly 1 Rotate the function dial to monitor appear MENUP2 A Y SELECT SETI 94 gt and press the MENU button 2 After confirming that LCD is highlighted press the key If the LCD monitor is turned off the LCD monitor is automatically turned on and the live view screen and the display to change the brightness of the LCD Continued on Next page ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LCD MONITOR CONT D 3 Press the aor v key so that the desired brightness is high lighted press gt will be set the value you changed brightness can be adjusted in the range from 0 to 9 The smaller the number
12. and use the DC adapter sold separately see page 26 gt Taking a picture or playing back cannot be excuted When nothing is displayed on the data panel check that the batteries are installed with a correct polarity When nothing is displayed even though the batteries are installed correctly replace the batteries with new ones 25 INSERTING THE BATTERIES CONT D AUTO POWER OFF To save the battery power This camera will turned off automatically if it is not operated more than 3 minutes Auto Power Off function To operate the camera slide the power switch to turn on the camera again When using the batteries the time for the auto power off function can be changed to a minute 5 minutes 10 minutes or 30 minutes See page 115 for details When using the DC adapter sold separately this camera will turn off automatically if it is not oper ated more than 30 minutes The time for the auto power off function is fixed in 30 minutes USING THE DC ADAPTER Sold Separately We recommend you to use the AC adapter sold separately when using the camera indoor where the AC outlet supplies the power to the camera or when connecting the camera to the personal com puter for editing the images Be sure to turn off the power of the camera when changing the power supply from the batteries to the DC adapter or vice versa Do not change it when the power of the camera is turned on 1 Connect the mini plug of the DC adapte
13. button to determinant the image for delete select ENTER ves 8 Pres the ENTER button that YES is higlighted and press Delete selected Images key to finish the Deleting No Nos Delete selected image is displayed on the lower of the monitor A Y SELECT SETD ls J eID 9 To complete the operation of deleting an image after con firming that NO is highlighted in the display to confirm press the d The LCD monitor display returns to the playback menu 10 Press the MENU button The LCD monitor display returns to the playback mode 89 DELETING ALL IMAGES All images recorded in this folder can be deleted CAUTION As the deleted image cannot be recovered be careful when deleting all images 1 Rotate the function dial to p function dial can be rotated even when the camera is turned on 2 When the camera is not turned on slide the power switch to turn on the camera power switch returns to the initial position In a while the latest image recorded last is displayed on the LCD monitor 3 Press the MENU button playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 90 Continued on Next page DELETING ALL IMAGES CONT D Delete 4 After confirming that DELETE is highlighted press the p key Delete 5 Press the y key so that ALL IMAGE is highlighted and 5 Selected Images Q All Images Folder dis
14. cannot be used except for the use within the copyright laws DPOF Ifthe CF card including the DPOF data specified by other camera is set in this camera the DPOF data will be cancelled Even if you insert the CF card including the data recorded with other digital camera supporting the DCF format the DPOF data for the images captured with other digital camera the images in the folder made by other digital camera supporting the DCF format cannot be specified in this camera 141 NOTES ON THE HANDLING CONT D Operating Temperatures and Conditions This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun or to extreme humidity To prevent condensation from forming place the camera a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from a cold place to a warm place Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag Safety and Handling for the CF card Read and follow the instructions manual supplied with the CF card The following may cause data loss or damage We have no responsibility for it We recommend you to copy a backup data in other media such as ZIP disc hard disk CD ROM etc 1 Improper use of card 2 Static electrical discharge near card or electric noise 3 Removing the card or interrupting power supply while camera or equipment is accessing the caed read ing
15. delay of writing even when the display on the computer shows that copying is finished As the data is transferred for a while even after the copying message disappears do not turn off the power of the camera disconnect the USB cable or rotate the function dial during the time Otherwise the error may occur and the camera and the computer not function correctly When the camera is connected to the computer The time for the auto power off function is fixed in 30 minutes automatically regardless of the power supply you use or the settings un the SETUP mode see page 113 130 CAUTIONS WHEN CONNECTING TO THE PERSONAL COMPUTER When connecting the camera to the computer and transferring the image data between them be sure to check that the battery capacity is full If the battery power is low the power of the camera may be turned off while transferring data If this happens the error may occur the camera and the computer may not function correctly or the image data recorded in the CF card may be erased or damaged When the camera is connected to the computer we recommend you to use new batteries with a full power capacity or the DC adapter sold separately 131 INSTALLING Adobe PhotoShop 5 0 LE To use the supplied image editing application Adobe Photoshop 5 0 LE the following systems are required For the IBM PC AT and the compatible unit Intel Pentium II processor of 233 MHz or more or the computer equip
16. displayed 4 A E ns 0 5 The LCD monitor is turned off Live view The camera settings are not displayed The LCD monitor is 33 BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE CONT D THE DISPLAY OF THE CAMERA SETTINGS For details see the pages in parentheses White balance See page 69 Image size See page 65 Flash mode See page 40 Drive mode See page 44 Image quality See page63 Exporure compensation value See page 55 Frame number Sharpness See page 70 34 ADJUSTING THE FOCUS FOCUS LAMP When the shutter release button is pressed halfway this camera adjusts the focus automatically and the focus lamp green shows the focus status when the focus mode is set to the autofocus mode Lights The focus is determined and locked Blinks quickly The focus is not determined abort 8 times in a second The shutter can be released When the focus lamp green blinks check the following points Do you attempt to adjust the focus on the subject which is difficult to focus in the autofocus mode See page 36 Is the subject closer than the minimum focus distance or farther than 40 cm in the close up mode Refer to the followings FOCUS DISTANCE IN THE AUTOFOCUS MODE Minimum Focus Distance The focus distance in the autofocus mode is described on the list below When the subject is closer than the minimum focus dis
17. gt SELECT SETD gt 4 Press the gt key so that YES is highlighted and press the je Format ub gt Key to finish the setting SET Yes gt amp format of the CF card starts ON After formatting the CF card the LCD monitor returns to the setup mode Pal EWU EAA CREE ETE menu display 116 SETTING THE DATE TIME When taking a picture the date and time are recorded as the part of the image information If the built in clock of this camera is not set correctly the wrong date and time ate recorded Set the date and time correctly by performing the procedure below 1 Rotate the function dial to and slide the power switch to turn on the camera power switch returns to the initial position 2 Rotate the function dial to SETUP setup mode menu displayed on the LCD monitor as shown in the figure Format ETSI amp una 21 MENUPI 4 SELECT Continued on Next page 117 SETTING THE DATE TIME CONT D Date Time Format Omin Ge mas A vA Date Time Format z 10min amp on MENUP1 4 SELECT Date Time Date 2001 12 31 gt 10 35 YY MM DD A Y SELECT SETD 118 3 Press the Aor v key so that DATE TIME is highlighted and press the key display to set the date and time appears as shown in the figure
18. is turned off and on again the camera enters autofocus mode A When the camera enters the autofocus mode the flash mode is returned to AUTOFLASH WITH RED EYE REDUCTION 54 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION This function makes the image brighter or darker by adjusting the exposure compensation value for CCD The bigger the exposure compensation value is the brighter the image is and the smaller the exposure compensation value is the darker the image is EOy an 1 Rotate the function dial to y and press the MENU button The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the A or y key so that Exposure is highlighted and press the key Exposure MENUP2 Y 4 SELECT SETD 3 Press the or w key so that EV is highlighted and press Elev the key press Area Continued on Next page 55 Exposure EXPOSURE COMPENSATION CONT D 4 Pressthe or y key that the desired exposure compen sation value appears to finish the setting exposure compensation value from 2 0 to 2 0 be specified by 0 5 step 5 Press the MENU button exposure compensation value specified and displayed on the upper right side of the LCD monitor see page 34 6 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take picture M To cancel the exposure compensation function foll
19. menu 8 Ly ID 1 Rotate the function dial to gt and press the MENU button playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor Foldor 2 Press the key so that FOLDER is highlighted and press key A Y lt gt SELECT SETD Foldor 3 Press the A key so that SELECT is highlighted and press p key FOLDER CONT D You could give the folder a new name in the FOLDER NEW mode determine the last 5 character arbitrary 1 Rotate the funtion dial to y and press the MENU button playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the or y key so that FOLDERS is highlighted and 55 gt y El Op 3 Press the A or Y key so that New is highlighted and press key Foldor Y 4 SELECT SETD Foldor 4 Press A or y key select the character you desire and press the key for determine If you won t give a new name press the menu button back to playback menu MENU quit Y SELECT serD 107 FOLDER CONT D Foldor 5 Press the v key so that the folder name in which the NS image to be played back is recorded is highlighted and 100GHIJ press the ENTER button When only 100SK330 folder exists the folder name does not change even NET the Aor v key is pressed 108 DCF Design rule for Camera File system Format DCF Design rule for Camera File system is the image format establi
20. on Next page 2 0 1 5 1 0 0 5 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 61 SPECIFYING THE RECORDING MODE CONT D The settings indicated with mark are resumed when the power of the camera is turned off and on or when the batteries are removed and inserted For QUALITY and IMAGE SIZE the camera memorizes the last setting before the power of the camera is turned off or before the batteries are removed For FLASH mode see page 52 For the exposure compensation see page 55 For the MANUAL Focus mode see page 38 For CLOSE UP mode see page 53 For the DRIVE MODE continuous shot see page 44 For the DRIVE MODE self timer shot see page 47 Only the 4 items of QUALITY image quality IMAGE SIZE WB white balance and SHARP NESS are described on the following pages 62 SPECIFYING THE IMAGE QUALITY MODE This camera has 3 image quality modes FINE fine STD Standard and ECON economy The image quality is related to the compression ratio of the image The compression rate higher in the order of FINF STD gt ECON The higher the compression rate is the lower the image quality is When you want high quality images select FINE However as the compression rate is low the number of the images to be recorded the CF card is less than that in the STD or ECON mode When you want to record images in the card as much as possible select STD or ECON However as the c
21. release lever up as shown in the figure 4 Push in the card release lever straight As the CF card ejects slightly from the camera pull out the card Be careful with the card because it may be hot Keep the CF card in the protection bag supplied with the card 5 Close the card slot door until it clicks 29 TAKING PICTURES BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE 1 Rotate the function dial to 2 Slide the power switch to turn on the camera The power switch returns to the initial position 1 Determine the image composition while looking into LCD monitor or viewfinder When holding the camera be sure not to cover the lens with your fingers and soon When the focus is not adjusted on the subject use the focus lock function see page 37 4 Adjust the image range and size with the gt 4 keys When the key is pressed the image size becomes large Telephoto mode When the 4 key is pressed the image range becomes wide Wide angle mode 31 BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE CONT D 5 Press the shutter release button part way down y camera adjusts the focus automatically When the subject is focused the focus lamp green lights up When the focus lamp green blinks follow the operation from step 3 again Ll When the flash will fire the flash lamp orange lights up When pressing the When the flash lamp orange blinks slowly about 2 times in a s
22. the darker the LCD monitor is while the larger the number is the brighter the LCD monitor is The color of the background in the left figure is gray so that you can easily find out the contents of the display However the live view screen actually displayed in the background 95 SPECIFYING THE PLAYBACK MODE THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU LCD Monitor Delete MENUP2 4 SELECT SETD THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU ITEMS AND EACH SETTINGS DELETE SELECT TIME YES For deleting images see page 88 ALL TIME Delete all No ZOOM FOLDER YES For the zoom play NO mode see page80 SLIDE SHOW START For the slide show DIRECTION FORWARD mode see page 82 BACKWARD RANDOM TIME 2 10 SEC 97 PLAYBACK MODE MENU CONT D PRINT For specifying the print settings with the DPOF see page 100 FOLDER see page 109 STD INDEX YES NO CANCEL YES NO NEW SELECT 100SK330 Other folder name LCD BRIGHT For adjusting the bright ness of the LCD monitor see page 95 For DELETE deleting images see page 88 For ZOOM zoom play see page 80 For SLIDE SHOW auto play see page 82 Only the 2 items of PRINT Specifying the print setting with DPOF FOLDER Folder name are described on the following pag
23. this instruction manual Do nat install the batteries with the polarity reversed Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures Do not attempt to recharge short or disassemble Do not mix batteries of different types brands or ages Follow local regulations for battery disposal Use caution accidents may occur when using this product near young chil dren Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young children Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed the product emits a strange smell heat or smoke Do not walk while looking at the monitor Do not disassemble Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the camera is touched Take your camera to a Argus Service Facility when repairs are required A CAUTION The heat of the camera rises with extended periods of use Use caution when handling the camera or removing the batteries and compact flash card 4 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Check the packing list before you begin If some parts are missing contact your camera dealer or a Argus Service Facility listed on the back cover of this manual Argus DC3650 ZOOM camera x 1 AA size Alkaline Batteries x 4 Video Cable x 1 Hand Strap x 1 Camera Case x 1 USB Cable x 1 8MB CompactFlash C
24. with DCF Design rule for Camera File system format When taking a picture with this camera the Dcim folder is made in the directory of the CF card and the 100sk330 folder is made in the Dcim folder The first captured image recorded with the file name of SIMGO01 jpg in the 100sk330 floder The name of the folder in which the captured images are recorded is displayed on the playback mode menu The file name of the image to be recorded con The recorded CF card images sists of SIMG 4 digit number and jpg The files are recorded in the 100sk330 folder until t3 the 4 digit number becomes 9999 the file mane Dom 1008K330 8 60001 lt of SIMG9999 jpg When the10000th file is recorded the 101sk330 folder is newly made There will be two folders for the images in one CF card if you capture more than 10000 images You the Dcim folder and the 10000th file is recorded with the file name of SIMG0001 jpg in the 101sk330 folder can select the folder in which the image to be played back is recorded by the folder name displayed in the playback mode menu Continued on Next page 105 FOLDER CONT D Even if other digital camera supporting the DCF format is used to record the captured images in the CF card you can insert the CF card into this camera and play back the images by selecting the partic ular folder name of other digital camera in the playback mode
25. 4 keys Display button MENU button ENTER button When the ENTER button is pressed while the slide show stops temporarily 9 CID SL the slide show stop When the MENU button is pressed while the slide show stops temporarily the playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor Continued on Next page 83 SLIDE SHOW CONT D THE SETTING IN THE SLIDE SHOW MODE MENU lo 7 4 Rotate the function dial to gt and press the MENU button Slide Show 2 Press the or y key so that SLIDE SHOW is highlighted Pi A Y 4 SELECT SETD Slide Show 3 Press the y key so that TIME is highlighted and press key Time Slide Show 4 Press the w key so that the desired interval time is highlighted hy Time 3 sec Direction 5 sec O Start 10sec MENUPI A 4 SELECT SLIDE SHOW CONT D Slide Show 5 Press the p key to finish the setting Ely Time Direction 6 Press the y key so that DIRECTION is highlighted and press key 7 Press the or y key so that the desired direction is high lighted and press to finish the setting direction changes in the following order Forward Direction Backward Random FORWARD a 2 y BACKWARD Slide Show 9 Press the key to start i slide show RANDOM Continued on Next page 85 DELETING IMAGES DELETING SELECTED
26. D STORAGE Cleaning If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty gently wipe it with a soft clean dry cloth If the cam era or lens comes in contact with sand gently blow away loose particles Wiping may scratch the surface clean the lens surface first blow away any dust or sand then if necessary moisten a lens tissue or soft cloth with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens Never use organic solvents to clean the camera Never touch the lens surface with your fingers Storage Store in cool dry and well ventilated place away from dust and chemicals For very long periods store the camera in an airtight container with a silica gel drying agent Remove the batteries or the CF card from the camera when not in use for an extended period Do not store the camera in the closet with mothballs We recommend you to press the shutter release button sometimes during the storage Also check the camera s operation to make sure it is functioning properly before using Before Important Events such as a Wedding Ceremony Overseas Travel We recommend you to check the camera s operation beforehand or take test pictures and to pre Argus pare spare batteries has no responsibility for damages incurred by equipment malfunction Questions and Service If you have questions about your camera contact your local camera dealer or write to the Argus dis tributor in your area Before shipping your camera f
27. E is highlighted and press the key BURST IMAGE CAPTURE CONT D 4 3 Press the or v key so that continuos is amp single highlighted and press gt key to tinish the setting E Gy Continuous 332 Multi shot 16 Self Timer MENUPI Y lt gt SELECT SETI Drive Mode 4 Press the 4 key Leib 5 Press the MENU button The continuous shot icon ly appears on the upper right side of the LCD monitor See page 34 The flash mode is set to FLASH CANCEL 4 automatically When tak ing a continuous shot the flash does nat fire When the single shot or the self timer shot is selected the flash mode returns to AUTOFLASH WITH RED EYE REDUCTION Continued on Next Page 45 BURST IMAGE CAPTURE CONT D jm LG ETA 46 6 Determine the image composition while looking into LCD monitor or viewfinder and adjust the image range and size with the gt or 4 key When the P key is pressed the image size becomes large Telephoto mode When the key is pressed the image range becomes wide Wide angle mode 7 Press the shutter release button part way down 8 Press and hold the shutter release button all the way down When your finger is lifted from the shutter release button or the maximum number of picture is taken the continuous shot is completed When taking a continuous shot the focus and exposure adjustment
28. E to the default at a time camera settings Auto Central region Single Full 2048 1536 0 Normal 5 72 RESETTING TO THE RECORDING DEFAULT SETTING CONT D 1 Press the Aor wkey so that DEFAULT is highlighted and press gt key Default 2 Press the y key that YES is highlighted and press key The camera settings are reset to the default The LCD monitor display return to the recording mode menu 73 PALYBACK MODE SINGLE FRAME PLAY The images recorded in the CF card can be displayed by one frame on the LCD monitor 1 Rotate the function dial to gt function dial can be rotated even when the camera turned on 2 When the camera is not turned on slide the power switch to turn on the camera power switch returns to the initial position Ina while the latest image last recorded is displayed on the LCD monitor 3 Press gt or 4 key to display the desired image e When the P key is pressed the following image is displayed When the 4 key is pressed the preceding image is displayed When the latest image last recorded is displayed and the gt key is pressed the oldest image first recorded is displayed When the oldest image first recorded is displayed and the key is pressed the latest image last recorded is displayed 75 THE PLAYBACK MODE DISPLAY THE LCD MONITOR THE PLAYBACK MODE DISPLAY ON THE LCD MONITOR oL
29. FAULT SETTING CONT D 1 Rotate the function dial to gy and slide the power switch to turn on the camera power switch returns to the initial position 2 Rotate the function dial to SETUP setup mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor as shown in the fig ure Continued on Next page 127 RESETTING TO THE DEFAULT SETTINGS CONT D Default 3 Press the A or key so that DEFAULT is highlighted 2 _ and press the gt key display to confirm whether you reset the camera settings to the default or not appears as shown in the figure Version2 0 MENUP2 A lt gt SELECT Default 4 Press the P key so that YES is highlighted The camera settings are reset to the default The LCD monitor display returns to the setup mode menu 128 THE PERSONAL COMPUTER 129 CAUTIONS WHEN CONNECTING TO THE PERSONAL COMPUTER While this camera is connected to the computer or transferring the image data between this camera and the computer do not perform the following operations Otherwise the error may occur the camera and the computer may not function correctly or the image data recorded in the CF card may be erased or damaged Turn off the power of the camera Disconnect the USB cable Rotate the function dial Remove or insert the CF card On Windows2000 Professional the data transfer is not actually completed due to the
30. HE AUTOFOCUS MODE ATTACHING THE HAND 5 22 Minimum Focus Distance 35 INSERTING THE BATTERIES 23 CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER 25 TABLE OF CONTENTS THE SUBJECT THAT IS DIFFICULT FOCUS IN THE AUTOFOCUS MODE WHEN THE SUBJECT IS NOT IN THE CENTER OF THE FRAME Focus Lock Function 37 ADJUSTING THE FOCUS MANUALLY Manual Focus Mode 38 EEASED ca desa sien el a plo dd 40 Flash R nge iie RR enn 40 SELECTING THE FLASH MODE 41 GEO AA petet rete d 42 ADVANCED OPERATIONS BURST IMAGE CAPTURE 44 SELF TIMER id see dobra bd dete 47 DIGITAL ZOOM a acte ERO edens 50 GEOSE UPF za inch ec er ana ERU 52 EXPOSURE 5 55 ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LCD MONI TOR SPECIFYING THE RECORDING MODE SPECIFYING THE RECORDING MODE 59 THE RECORDING MODE MENU DISPLAY LCD Monitor 59 THE RECORDING MODE MENU ITEMS 59 SPECIFYING THE IMAGE QUALITY MODE 63 SPECIFYING THE IMAGE SIZE MODE SPECIFYING THE WHITE BALANCE MODE 68 PLAYBACK MODE SINGLE FRAME PLAY 75 THE PLAYBACK MODE DISPLAY ON THE LGD MONITOR 5 2 sce m Rv 76 THE IMAGE INFORMATION DISPLAY IN THE PLAYBACK MODE 78 INDEXIPEAY Luo ee Pret sene 78 ZOOM PLAY ara 80 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONT D SLIDE SHOW TO START THE SL
31. Holland Italy except for France and Australia Singapore Thailand China etc As these systems have no compatibility you cannot watch the NTSC system based TV in the area where a PAL system is used This camera can switch the video output signal to both an NTSC system and a PAL system So you can watch the images on TV not only in your country but in other areas 1 Rotate the function dial to and slide the power switch to turn on the camera power switch returns to the initial position 2 Rotate the function dial to SETUP setup mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor SWITCHING THE VIDEO SIGNAL FROM THE VIDEO OUTPUT TERMINAL CONT D Video out 3 Press theA or v key so that VIDEO OUT is highlighted Format Omin amp onza PaL and press the p key 4 Select PAL or NTSC with the A or y key Video The setting of the beep changes in the following order min amp PAL on PAL ES Pa NTSC A v AY AP SELECT serb NTSC Video out 5 Press the key to finish the setting Format min Sl onza the selected one PAL gt The video signal system output from the video out terminal is switched to 123 SWITCHING THE LANGUAGE DISPLAYED ON THE LCD MONITOR The language displayed on the LCD monitor can be switched to English 1 Rotate the function dial to amp and slide the powe
32. IDE SHOW TO STOP THE SLIDE SHOW DELETING IMAGES DELETING SELECTED IMAGE DELETING ALL IMAGES uch cea eis ate dak wack es DELETING DELETI ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LCD SPECIFYING THE PLAYBACK MODE THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU LCD 8 THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU ITEMS AND EACH SETTINGS en 98 SPECIFYING THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH THE DPOF ipic os A o 99 SPECIFYING THE IMAGE AND THE NUMBER TO BE PRINTED 99 FOLDER NAME tees 105 GIVE FOLDER NEW NAME 109 DCF Design rule for Camera File system SETUP THE SETUP MODE MENU DISPLAY 111 THE SETUP MODE MENU DISPLAY 11 SPECIFYING THE TIME FOR THE AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION FORMATTING THE CF 15 SETTING THE DATE TIME SETTING THE BEEP SOUND SWITCHING THE VIDEO SIGNAL TABLE CONTENTS CONT D FROM THE VIDEO OUTPUT TERMINAL 122 SWITCHING THE LANGUAGE DISPLAYED ON THE LCD MONITOR 124 RESETTING TO THE DEFAULT SETTINGS ose RR 126 CONNECTING TO THE PERSONAL COMPUER CONNECTING TO THE PERSONAL COMPUTER lt a sa mr ren etn 130 CAUTIONS WHEN CONNECTING TO THE PERSON AL COMPUTER custodian aia tte 131 INSTALLING Adobe PhotoDeluxe 132 APPENDIX WATCHING THE CAPTURED IMAGES ON TV 135 TR
33. IMAGES The images recorded in the CF card can be deleted by an image while checking them displayed on the LCD monitor CAUTION As the deleted image cannot be recovered be careful when deleting an image 1 Rotate the function dial to gt function dial can be rotated even when the camera turned on 2 When the camera is not turned on slide the power switch to turn on the camera power switch returns to the initial position In a while the latest image recorded last is displayed on the LCD minitor 3 Press 4 or key to select the image to be deleted When the key is pressed the following image is selected When the 4 key is pressed the preceding image is selected 87 DELETING SELECTED IMAGES CONT D COJ eny 4 Press the MENU button playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor Delete 5 press the or v key so that DELETE is highlighted press the gt key Delete 6 press the or V key so that SELECTED IMAGE is highlight ed press the key Folder The color of the background in the left figure is gray so that you can easily find out the contents of the display However the image to be deleted the image displayed on the LCD monitor in step 7 is actually displayed in the background Continued on Next page 88 DELETING SELECTED IMAGES CONT D Delete 7 Press the DISPLAY
34. JV Each time the display button is pressed the display on the LCD monitor changes in the following order Einzelbild mit Bildinformationen 2000 08 30 15 30 Einzelbild ohne Bildinformationen A THE MODE DISPLAY ON THE LCD MONITOR CONT D THE IMAGE INFORMATION DISPLAY IN THE PLABACK MODE Frame number of the image Total frame number recorded in the CF card 2000 08 30 15 30 Recorded date and time of the image When the camera enters the index play mode the frame number of the image displayed last in the sin gle frame play mode is highlighted The ninth frame is the last displayed image in the figure above 77 INDEX PLAY This mode allows you to display 9 frames at a time on the LCD monitor It is convenient when you search the desired image quickly 1 When the camera set to the single frame play mode press the display button once or twice see page 76 When the image information is displayed in the single frame play mode press the display button twice and when no information is displayed press the display button once frame number of the image displayed last in the single frame play mode right before switching to the index play made is highlighted The other frame numbers are displayed white on the images 2000 08 30 15 30 78 INDEX PLAY CONT D 2 Press gt gt 4 key to select the desired i
35. LCD monitor to check the image composition when you shoot a subject which is closer than 1m 14 NAMES OF PARTS CONT D Focus Lamp Green Lights The focus is determined and locked Blinks quickly about 8 The focus is not determined times in a second The subject contrast is too low the subject is too dark or too close Or the subject is too far in the close up mode Blinks slowly about 2 The image is being recorded in the CF Compact Flash card times in a secona The camera reads out the image from the CF card Focus Area as a Guide Flash Lamp Orange In the autofocus mode the focus is adjusted at the gray part as shown in the figure Lights The flash ready for fires Blinks quickly when the shutter release button is pressed all the way down about 8 times a second The flash is being charged The shutter release button is not released When the flash function is cancelled Blinks slowly about 2 times in a second The shutter speed becomes slow Taking a picture in this mode may cause an image blurred 15 UICK REFERENCES GETTING STARTED 1 Insert the batteries see page 23 TAKING PICTURES See page 31 for details 1 Rotate the function dial to 3 2 Slide the power switch to turn on the camera REFERENCES CONT D 3 Determine the image composition while looking into LCD monitor or viewfinder
36. OUBLESHOOTING 136 NOTES ON THE HANDLING 140 CARE AND 5 144 TECHNICAL 5 145 NAMES PARTS CAMERA BODY Do not touch Function dial Shutter release button Data panel Viewfinder window Flash sensor NAMES PARTS Four Way Four Way Focus lamp green key 4 key A Flash lamp orange Viewfinder Power switch Strap eyelet Display button MENU button ENTER button Card slot door Four Way keyt gt Four Way Terminal cover LCD monitor key w 11 NAMES OF PARTS CONT D INSIDE THE TERMINAL COVER USB connector Video out terminal BOTTOM OF BODY Battery chamber door NAMES OF PARTS CONT D DATA PANEL The following diagram shows all items displayed to aid the explanation Image size indicators Flash mode indicators Battery condition indicator Self timer indicator Number display of recordable remaining frame No card indicator Refer to the number of recordable remaining frame as a guide The number changes depending on the scene or subject you record 13 NAMES OF PARTS CONT D VIEWFINDER Focus lamp Close framing guide green C Flash lamp orange Close framing guide When you shoot a subject which is closer than 1m through the viewfinder only the part under the close framing guide is recorded So use the
37. The beep does not sound VIDEO OUT PAL For switching the video signal from the video out terminal see page 124 1 NTSC LANGUAGE ENGLISH For switching the language displayed on the LCD monitor see page 126 DEFAULT For resetting the camera see page 128 112 NO Le YES SPECIFYING THE TIME FOR THE AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION To save the battery power this camera will be turned off automatically if it is not operated more than minutes Auto Power Off function The time for the auto power off function is set to 3 minutes unless you change the setting after you purchase this camera 1 Rotate the function dial to and slide the power switch to turn on the camera power switch returns to the initial position 2 Rotate the function dial to SETUP setup mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor as shown in the fig ure Power save 3 Press the A or w key so that POWER SAVE is highlight ed and press the key Format mn gt MENUPI 44 SELECT Continued on Next page 113 SPECIFYING THE TIME FOR THE AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION CONT D 4 Press the Aor v key so that the desired time for the s auto power off function is highlighted Soma time for the auto power off function changes in the following order D on 10 ME NE NEL 30 MIN 30 minutes Av 10 MIN
38. ard x 1 Software and Documentation on CD ROM USB Driver Software for Windows amp 98 Windows 98 SE Windows 2000 Windows amp XP and Mac OS 8 6 9 9 0 2 9 0 4 Instruction Manual PDF Windows Macintosh Adobe Photoshop 5 0 LE Documentation Printed Warranty Card x 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR PROPER AND SAFE 4 AUTO POWER OFF 26 BEFORE YOU BEGIN te seii ae a 5 USING THE DC TABLE OF CONTENTS ioc esa Petia tied ES nl 6 ADAPTER Sold Separately 26 NAMES OF PARTS 10 INSERTING REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH CF CAMERA BODY 0 sica ie ee 27 INSIDE THE TERMINAL COVER 12 INSERTING THE CF CARD 27 BOTTOM OF BODY 5 os 2 REMOVING THE CF CARD 28 DATA PANEL aca hribi mana bu 13 VIEWEINDER eR 14 TAKING PICTURES BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE 31 QUICK REFERENCES 2 4 85 dc as 16 THE RECORDING MODE DISPLAY ON THE LCD GETTING STARTED iix i pase 16 MONITOR ROSE E VR 33 TAKING PICTURES oi ses Ry ssi Rc 16 THE DISPLAY OF THE CAMERA SETTINGS 34 MONITORING THE CAPTURED IMAGES 8 ADJUSTING THE 5 35 DELETING IMAGES 19 FOCUS LAMP amp 1 ned pedes 35 PREPARATION FOCUS DISTANCE IN T
39. argus 3 3MP m DIGITAU User s Manual SYSTEM REQUIREMETS WINDOWS for USB Windows 98 98 SE 2000 prof Me 32 MB RAM 110MB free memory capacity VGA colour monitor CD ROM drive USB SYSTEM REQUIREMETS IMac iBook G3 blue amp white series G4 series MacOS 8 6 9 9 0 2 if possible 9 0 4 32MB RAM or higher 110MB free memory capacity VGA colour monitor CD ROM drive USB Thank you for purchasing the Argus DC3650 Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all its features This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU European Union concerning interference causing equipment regulations CE stands for Conformit Europ enne European Conformity Digital Camera This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the fol m s Compl lowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 C vu this device must accept any interference recieved including interference that may With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Do not remove the ferrite cores form the cables FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product ZN WARNING Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use Use only the batteries specified in
40. de A v ECON Economy mode 64 SPECIFYING THE IMAGE QUALITY MODE CONT D 277 10 5 Press the MENU button selected image quality mode is specified and displayed on the upper left side of the LCD monitor see page 35 It does not matter if there are images recorded in different image quality modes in a CF card The setting of the image quality mode is stored in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off Changing the image quality mode affects the remaining number of images which can be recorded in the card Selecting FINE in particular may considerably reduce the remaining number of imaged We recommend you to check the number display of recordable remaining flame on the data panel 65 SPECIFYING THE IMAGE SIZE MODE Before taking pictures select the image size Changing the image size affects the number of the image which can be recorded in the CF card The FULL or HALF or VGA size can be selected Image Size Number of Pixels W x H FULL 2048X1536 HALF 1024X768 VGA 640X480 i 1 Rotate the function dial to y and press the MENU button The recording mode menu is display on the LCD monitor dene ub 2 Press the A or y key so that IMAGE SIZE is highlighted and press the key RESETING TO THE RECORDING MODE DEFAULT SETTINGS This allows you reset this camera s RECORDING MOD
41. e CD ROM drive 3 When the icon of Adobe Photoshop 5 0 LE CD ROM is displayed on the desktop double click its icon 4 Double click English folder to open it 5 Double click Photoshop 5 0 LE TM Installer icon After that follow the operations according to the indication displayed on the screen 133 134 APPENDIX WATCHING THE CAPTURED IMAGES TV WATCHING THE CAPTURED IMAGES ON TV By connecting this camera to your TV with the supplied video cable you can watch the captured images on TV 1 Confirm that the video out signal from the video out terminal is set to NTSC or PAL according to the color system in your country see page 124 2 Turn off the power of the this camera and TV 3 Open the terminal cover on the left side of the camera and connect the mini plug of the supplied video cable to the video out terminal of the camera The LCD monitor is turned off 4 Connect the other side of the video cable to the video input terminal on TV 5 Turn on the power of TV 6 Rotale the function dial to gt 7 Slide the power switch to turn on the camera 8 Switch the video input of TV according to the terminal to which the video cable is connected The images recorded in the CF card can be displayed both on the LCD monitor and 9 You can watch the images in the various play modes following the procedure The images can be played back in the slide show mode see page 82 etc 135
42. e not in use for an extended period The battery leakage may damage the battery chamber Occasionally when using alkaline batteries the battery condition indicator shows that the battery power is low even if there is enough power capacity Continue to use the camera The low battery symbol will disappear As the batteries heat up just after the camera is used be careful when removing or replacing the batteries Turn off the power of the camera and allow the batteries to cool down 140 NOTES THE HANDLING CONT D LCD Monitor Care The LCD monitor is manufactured using high precision technology However there may rarely be a lack of color or bright points on the LCD monitor Do not apply pressure on the surface of the LCD monitor Permanent damage may occur Ina cold environment the LCD monitor may be temporarily dark When the camera warms nor mal display will be restored The LCD monitor may be slow to react in a low temperature or may be dark in a hot environment When the camera warms up normal display will be restored If there are fingerprints on the LCD monitor surface gently wipe it with a soft clean dry cloth Copyright TV program films video tapes and other materials may be copy righted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws And in some performance and exhibition etc taking picture are prohibited The image which has a copyright
43. e rang and size with the or 4 key e When the key is pressed the image size becomes large Telephoto mode When the 4 key is pressed the image range becomes wide Wide angle mode 7 Press the shutter release button part way down SELF TIMER CONT D 8 Press the shutter release button all the way down to start c timer While the self timer is functioning the self timer lamp on the front of the cam era blinks As the time to take the picture is closer the lamp blinks faster And just before taking the picture the lamp lights up to show the time to take a shot beep sounds at the time when the lamp blinks The beep be celed with the menu in the SETUP mode When the subject is not in the center of the frame use the focus lock function See page 37 After taking the self timer shot the single shot mode returns Do not press the shutter release button when standing in front of the camera The camera cannot adjust the focus To interrupt the self timer shot rotate the function dial to gt PC or SETUP 49 DIGITAL ZOOM The digital zoom function can increase the maximum magnification about 24 mm of the optical zoom lens 114 mm in the 35 mm film format equivalent up to 2 times 1 In the recording mode press the key in the recording mode so that the image is zoomed to the maximum 2 Press and hold
44. econd the shutter release but shutter speed becomes slow Taking a picture in this mode may cause an ton there is a point image blurred We recommend you to take pictures after fixing the camera where the button on the tripod stops halfway To press the shutter released button to this point is 6 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down If the flash lamp orange blinks when the shutter release button is pressed described Press all the way down the flash is being charged When the shutter release but part way down in ton is kept pressed in this status the shutter is released at the same time this manual when the flash is charged The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor and is recorded in the CF card While the image is recorded the focus lamp green blinks slowly about 2 times in a second and RECORDING blinks on the LCD monitor slowly Be sure not to open the battery chamber door disconnect the plug of the AC adapter or remove the CF card until the recording in the CF card Ma is completed until the focus lamp green and RECORDING stops blink ing otherwise The data in the CF card be damaged or lost BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE CONT D THE RECORDING MODE DISPLAY ON THE LCD MONITOR le Each time the display button is pressed the display on the LCD monitor changes in the following order Live view The camera settings are
45. erated with A w lt and b keys Auto Exposure AE Control Exposure mode Programmed AE AE Locked when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Metering Center weighted TTL metering Shutter CCD electrical shutter with a Mechanical shutter Shutter speed 1 500 sec to 1sec Exposure compensation 2EV in 0 5EV increments White balance Automatic Manual setting available outdoors tungsten fluorescent LCD Monitor 46mm 1 8 inch TFT LCD module Pixels Approx 60 000 Bright level 9 steps Language display English Display Single frame display index display 9 frames slide show magnification display the zoom play X2 changing magnification area available Viewfinder Real image zoom finder Fineld of view 3 m Approx 80 Eye relief 14 mm Magnification X 0 35 to X 1 0 146 TECHNICAL DETAILS CONT D Drive Mode Mode Single shot continuous shot approx 1 frame sec self timer shot The recordable number of image Full size Half size FINE Approx 2 frames Approx 6 frames STD Standard Approx 4 frames Approx 12 frames ECON Economy Approx 8 frames Approx 12 frames Self timer Approx 10 second delayed release Built in Flash Charge time Approx 8 second at fill flash Flash modes Autoflash Fill flash Flash cancel Autoflash with red eye reduction Fill flash with Flash cancel in the close up mode night mode Flash intensity control Adjusted aut
46. es 98 SPECIFYING THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH THE DPOF This camera supports the DPOF Y Digital Print Order Format Version 1 00 so that you can specify the images and the number of copies to be printed and the print type So the specified images can be printed at the specified number only by handing the CF card or the SmartMedia etc in which not only the captured images but the DPOF data are recorded to the photo finishing print service sup porting the DPOF You do not need to give them the file name or your password Also if you set the media including the DPOF data in the personal printer which supports the DPOF you can print the specified images at the specified number automatically DPOF is jointly developed by Eastman Kodak Company Canon Inc Fuji Photo Film co Ltd and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Led for direct printing form digital camera This camera does not support DPOF Version 1 10 which is released in July 2000 SPECIFYING THE IMAGE AND THE NUMBER TO BE PRINTED Ela EM 1 1 Rotate the function dial to gt and press the MENU button playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the A or y key so that PRINT is highlighted and press p key 99 SPECIFYING THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH THE DPOF CONT D 3 Press the or y key so that STD is highlighted and press p key 4 Press or 4 key to select the image to be printed When the image to be printed
47. ghted and press gt key A Y lt gt SELECT SETD 3 Press the v key so that INDEX is highlighted and press gt key to finish the setting display to confirm whether you print the images as an index print or not appears as shown in the figure SPECIFYING THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH THE DPOF CONT D DPOF file including data of the index print setting is recorded in the CF card After the file is recorded the LCD monitor display returns to the playback mode menu l LJD 4 Press the MENU button The LCD monitor display returns to the playback mode Continued on Next page 103 SPECIFYING THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH THE DPOF CONT D TO CANCEL THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH THE DPOF All Print settings with the DPOF described on pages 100 can be cancelled The index print setting see page 100 is also cancelled J ID 1 Rotate the function dial to and press the MENU button The playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the A or v key so that PRINT is highlighted and press key Y 4 SELECT SETD 3 Press the y key twice so that CANCEL is highlighted and press the key to finish the setting display to confirm whether you cancel all print settings or not appears as Ey STD Index shown in the figure Cancal MENUPI Y 4 gt SELECT SETD gt 104 FOLDER The folder in the card is conformed
48. is selected the number to be printed is high lighted The sixth frame is selected and the key is pressed the following 6 frames are diaplayed When the seventh frame is selected and the 4 key is pressed the preced ing 6 frames are displayed 100 Continued on Next page SPECIFYING THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH THE DPOF CONT D 5 Press the A or key to select the number to be printed When the key is pressed the number becomes large When the w key is pressed the number becomes small 6 Repeat step 4 and 5 to specify the number to be printed for all images For the image you do not want to print specify 0 7 Press the ENTER button to finish the setting The DPOF file including data of the image and the number to be printed is recorded in the CF card After the file is recorded the LCD monitor display returns to the playback mode menu 8 Press the menu button The LCD monitor display returns to the playback mode 101 SPECIFYING THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH THE DPOF CONT D SPECIFYING THE INDEX PRINT SETTING This setting slows you to print all images recorded in the CF card on one sheet as an index print The illustration of index print as an image lo 4 Rotate the function deal to gt and press the MENU button playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the or y key so that PRINT is highli
49. l position 2 Rotate the function dial to SETUP setup mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor as shown in the fig ure 120 SETTING THE SOUND CONT D Bee Format PEE amp ona MENUP Y 4 SELECTO SI Format a 10 min amp MENUPI A Y 4 gt SELECT Bee Format 10 amp una Don Pal MENUP Y lt gt SELECT SETD 3 Press the A or v key so that BEEP is highlighted and press the key 4 Select ON or OFF with the A or y key setting of the beep changes in the following order ON The beep sounds A v OFF The beep does not sound 5 Press the key to finish the setting When OFF is selected on step 4 the beep does not sound even when you operate with the buttons or the function dial The volume of the beep cannot be changed 121 SWITCHING THE VIDEO SIGNAL FROM THE VIDEO OUTPUT TERMINAL As this camera has the video out terminal you can watch the captured images on TV by connecting this camera to your TV with the supplied video cable The video output signal can be switched between NTSC and PAL What is an NTSC system and a PAL system Both are the color television broadcast system The NTSC system is mainly used in U S A Japan Canada Mexico the Philippines Korea etc The PAL system is used in the western Europe such as Germany England Switzerland
50. mage When the gt key is pressed the following image is selected and the frame number of the image is highlighted When the 4 key pressed the preced ing imaged is selected and the frame number of the image highlighted When the ninth frame is selected when the number 9 is highlighted and the gt key is pressed the following 9 frames are displayed When the tenth frame is selected when the number 10 is highlighted and the 4 key is pressed the preceding 9 frames are displayed 3 Press the display button once see page 76 The display on the LCD monitor switches to the single frame play mode with the image information from the index play mode Ten selected index image whose frame number is highlighted is displayed in the single frame play mode 2000 08 30 15 30 79 ZOOM PLAY This mode allows you to increase the magnification of image around the canter 2 5 times and display it on the LCD monitor It is convenient when checking the details of the image GU my 1 Rotate the function dial to gt and press the MENU button playback mode menu displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the y key so that ZOOM is highlighted 3 Press the key The center part of the image selected in the single frame play or the index play mode is magnified 2 5 times 80 ZOOM PLAY CONT D 4 Press the y image The i
51. mage moves slightly in the direction of the key you press The image keeps moving while the key is held and pressed gt or key to scroll the magnified When the zoom play mode is switched form the single frame play mode the single frame play with the image information mode returns When the zoom play mode is switched form the index play mode the single frame play with no image information mode returns when the display button is pressed and the index play mode returns when the button is pressed again In the zoom play mode the image around the center is displayed in 640 x480 pixels on the LCD monitor 81 SLIDE SHOW The images can be played back continuously on the LCD monitor like an automatic slide show TO START THE SLIDE SHOW 1 Rotate the function dial to gt and press the menu button play back mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor Slide Show 2 Press the aor v key so that SLIDE SHOW is highlighted Q 5 C 3 Press the or v key so that START is highlighted and press the key Time E Direction E start MENU PI ava slide show starts according to the settings the slide show mode menu the settings of TIME and DIRECTION 82 SLIDE SHOW CONT D TO STOP THE SLIDE SHOW Press one of the following buttons or keys while the slide show is performed The slide show stops temporarily ofthe A v band
52. n the 2 direction 3 Insert the batteries by following the diagram indicated in front of the battery chamber door 23 INSERTING THE BATTERIES CONT D 4 Close the battery chamber door in the direction of the arrow 4 and slide it until it clicks 2 After replacing the batteries check that the built in clock date and time works correctly See page 119 If neither DC adapter nor batteries are used more than 5 minutes the built in clock may delay or be reset to the default setting In this case set the date and time again by following the procedure described on page 119 Do not place the camera with the battery chamber door facing down when the battery chamber door is open Doing so may damage the battery chamber door As the batteries become hot right after the camera is operated be careful when replacing the bat teries 24 INSERTING THE BATTERIES CONT D CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER When the batteries are installed in the camera the camera checks the battery power automatically and shows the result on the data panel UTA lights The battery power is sufficient EA 1 Lights Prepare the new batteries Even in this status the recording or playback can be performed All indicators go out and after that blinks for 5 seconds and then all indica tors go out again Perform the following either operation v Replace all batteries with new ones Remove all batteries
53. nt of the bat 23 cannot be tery chamber door played Is the CF card is inserted When NO CARD is displayed on the LCD monitor and backon camera Is CARD dis CF is displayed on the data panel the CF card is not 27 the LCD played on the LCD monitor set Insert the CF card monitor auto power off function acti Slide the power switch to turn on the camera again 26 vates Is the focus lamp green The camera reads out the image data from the CF blinks slowly about 2 times in card 15 a second and PLAY BACK Wait until the reading is completed and the focus lamp blinks on the LCD monitor and PLAY BACK stop blinking Theimage Did you take a picture within a picture within the flash range 0 4 to 3m 40 recorded in tne flash range the flash mode is dark 138 TROUBLESHOOTING CONT D Problem Check Solution Page The zoom play Did you take a picture with the digi The picture captured with the digital zoom 50 cannot be per tal zoom function function cannot be played back in the zoom 80 formed play mode The image is too 5 the exposure compensation Specify 0 for the exposure compensation 55 dark or bright value specified value Even when the Has the battery condition If them battery condition indicator blinks all lens comes out indicator blinked all the indicators the indicators will disappear after 5 seconds
54. omatically by an external light Interface Video output Compositevideo signal switchable between NTSC and PAL PC interface USB port Power Supply Batteries AA sized alkaline battery x 4 or AA sized Ni MH battery x 4 AA sized lithium battery is not available External power DC adapter not supplied a DC terminal is provided on the camera body Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Dimensions Weight Dimensions WxHxD 116x73x62mm 4 57x2 87x2 44 inches not including the projecting parts Weight Approx 2809 9 88 oz without batteries and the CF card Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice 147 620 330044 00
55. ompression rate is high the image quality is lower than the FINE mode The compression rate image recording format image file size and the recordable number of the image using the CF card of 8 MB in each FINE STD and ECON are as follows FINE Fine STD Standard ECON Economy The compression rate about 1 6 about 1 12 about 1 25 Exif2 1 JPEG DCF standards The image recording format The image file size about 1600KB about 430 KB about 170 KB about 430 KB about 215 KB about 106 KB The recordable number of the image using the CF about 4 about 19 about 9 about 38 about 20 about 77 card of 8 MB Refer to the image file size and recordable number as a guide These vary according to the scene or sub ject to be recorded The numbers in parentheses are the values when the image size is set to HALF Continued on Next page 63 SPECIFYING THE IMAGE QUALITY MODE CONT D 3 4 Rotate the function dial to and press the MENU button The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor mm 2 Press the A or v key so that QUALITY is highlighted and press the key AY 4 SELECT SETD 3 Press the A or v key so that the desired image quality mode is highlighted and press p key to tinish the setting image quality mode changes in the following order ni Ak Standard RA Economy ers FINE Fine mode v STD Standard mo
56. or repair please contact a Argus Service Facility for details 144 TECHNICAL DETAILS Camera Type Removable recording media type digital camera with LCD monitor built in flash CCD Pickup elements 1 1 75 inch type inter line CCD 3 310 000 pixels with a base color filter Pickup system single ISO sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 100 Number of bit converted to A D 10 bit Lens Unit Focal length 8 to 24 mm 38 to 114 mm in the 35 mm film format equivalent Aperture F 3 4 to 3 6 Construction 9 elements in 6 groups including 3 aspheric surfaces Focusing range 40 cm to infinity The close up mode 4 cm to 40 cm Digital zoom maximum zoom in the telephoto mode X2 Image Storage Recording medium CF card Type 1 Image file format Exit 2 1 JPEG DCF standards DPOF 1 0 Number of pixels W x 2048X1536 pixels Full size 1024X768 pixels Half size Storage capacity Using a 8 M B CF card Full size Half size VGA FINE approx 4 images approx 19 images 48 STD Standard approx 9 images approx 38 images 91 ECOn Econmy approx 20 images approx 77 images 155 The number of images to be recorded varies depending on the subject Other Delete function Single image All images Format function for the CF Card 145 TECHNICAL DETAILS CONT D Autofocus System AF system by CCD Focus locked when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Focus mode One shot AF Manual Focus Avaliable op
57. ow the operation steps described above and specify 0 for the exposure compensation value or turn off and on the camera again When the image to be captured is whitish increase the exposure compensation value so that the white part can be easily represented on the other hand when the image to be captured is blackish decrease the exposure compensation value so that the black part can be easily represented 56 ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS THE LCD MONITOR This allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor according to the angle at which you watch it or the brightness around the monitor so that the display on the LCD monitor can be seen clearly A Y SELECT SETD 2 After confirming that LCD is highlighted press the gt key If the LCD monitor is turned off the LCD monitor is automatically turned and the live view screen and the display to change the brightness of the LCD monitor appear 3 Press the or w key so that the desired brightness is highlighted press the gt key to finish the setting brightness can be adjusted in the range from 0 to 9 The smaller the number is the darker the LCD monitor is while the larger the number is the brighter the LCD monitor is The color of the background in the left figure is gray so that you can easily find out the contents of the display However the live view screen is actual ly displayed in the background brightness of the LCD moni
58. ped with the fully compatible processor OS Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows NT 4 0 Service Pack 5 Memory 16 MB or more of built in memory For Windows NT 32 MB or more of built in memory Hard disk space 110 MB or more of available hard disk space Monitor Resolution 800 x 600 th color monitor for 16 bit color video display CD ROM drive Necessary when installing and using the software For Apple Macintosh CPU 68040 or later processor or better or Macintosh or Power Macintosh OS Mac OS 8 6 OS9 Memory 32MB RAM or higher Hard disk space 110 MB or more of available hard disk space Monitor The color monitor capable of displaying 256 colors 132 CD ROM drive Necessary when installing and using the software INSTALLING Adobe Photoshop 5 0 LE CONT D Installing to the IBM PC AT and the compatible unit 1 Turn on the computer and start up Windows 2 Insert the Adobe Photoshop 5 0 LE CD ROM into the CD ROM drive 3 When the setup program starts up automatically displayed on the screen When the setup program does not start up automatically select Start Run and input D ENGLISH NSTALL SETUP EXE in the box of Open when your CD ROM drive is the D drive and click OK Installing to the Apple Macintosh 1 Turn on the computer and start up Mac OS 2 Insert the Adobe Photoshop 5 0 LE CD ROM into th
59. play to confirm whether you delete all images or not appears as shown in the figure Only the images captured with this camera be all deleted Even if you insert the CF card in which the images captured with other camera is record ed the images cannot be deleted press the key Delete 6 Press y key so that YES is highlighted press key to fin Delete All Images in Folder ish the Deleting No All images recorded in the CF card are deleted While all images are deleted the focus lamp green blinks slowly about two times a second MENUPI 4 SELECT SETD 91 DELETING_FOLDERS Delete the folder and all images in the folder CAUTION As the deleted folder cannot be recovered be careful when deleting all folder 1 Rotate the function dial to function dial can be rotated even when the camera is turned on 2 When the camera is not turned on slide the power switch to turn on the camera power switch returns to the initial position In a while the latest image recorded last is displayed on the LCD monitor 81 1 3 Press the MENU button playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 92 Continued on Next page DELETING FOLDERS CONT D 4 After confirming that DELETE is highlighted press the key A Y lt gt SELECT SETD 8 Delete 5 Press the y key so that FOLDER is highlighted
60. r near distance 7 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take picture Even after taking a picture the manual focus mode is not cancelled The aut ofocus mode returned when the camera is turned off on again 39 FLASH With this camera the following 5 flash modes are available You can select them according to your purpose or condition 4a AUTOFLASH The flash fires automatically when the light level is low or the subject is backlit The flash fires every time a picture is taken regardless of the brightness 4 FILL FLASH Select this mode to reduce the harsh shadows when you take the picture outdoor and the sub ject s face is shaded with a hat and so on Q The flash does not fire Select this mode when taking a picture in the place where the flash pho tography is prohibited such as in a museum etc ya AUTOFLASH WITH RED EYE REDUCTION The flash fires the short burst 2 times before the main flash burst for reducing the red eye phenome non Select this mode when taking the picture of people or animals in the dark NIGHT MODE flash fires even in long shutter night mode to get satisfied exposure on subject and backgrount Flash Range The flash range has the limit Take pictures by referring to the flash range indicated below The flash range 0 4m 3m 40 FLASH CONT D SELECTING THE FLASH MODE
61. r switch to turn on the camera power switch returns to the initial position 2 Rotate the function dial to SETUP setup mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor as shown in the fig ure 3 Press the A or w key so that LANGUAGE is highlighted and press the key Version2 0 2 A Y 4 SELECT 124 SWITCHING THE LANGUAGE DISPLAYED ON THE LCD MONITOR Language 4 Select ENGLISH with the or y key English English gt language changes the following order Version2 0 o Language 5 Press the key to finish the setting English gt 8 The language on displayed on the LCD monitor is switched to the Default selected one Version2 0 WENUP2 Y 4 P SELECT 125 RESETTING THE DEFAULT SETTINGS This allows you reset all this camera s PLAYBACK MODE SETUP MODE PC MODE to the default at a time The camera playback settings The default playback settings Delete see page 88 Selected Image Slide show Time see page 85 5sec Slide show Direction see page 85 Forward Print see page 100 STD standard Folders see page 108 100SK330 LCD see page 95 5 The Camera Setup settings The default setup settings Power save see page 115 3 minuets Beep sound see pages 122 The Camera pc setting On The default pc settings PC connection Storage 126 RESETTING TO THE DE
62. r to the DC terminal of the camera Shape of the mini plug may vary depending on the DC adapter 2 Connect the power plug of the DC adapter to an AC outlet INSERTING REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH CF CARD Be sure to turn off the power of the camera when inserting or removing the CF card into or from the camera Otherwise the data in the card may be lost or the card may be damaged If you insert or remove the CF card when the camera is turned on re format the CF card after trans ferring the data from the card to your computer if the data is safe INSERTING THE CF CARD 1 Open the card slot door as shown the figure 2 Insert the CF card into the card slot Position the flat edge side of the card towards the camera lens and insert the card with the signal part facing down until the card stops Insert the card straight Do not insert it on the angle If the card stops halfway check the direction of the card Forcing the card into the slot may damage the card or the camera 27 INSERTING REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH CF CARD 3 Fold the card release lever down as shown in the figure sure to fold the lever Otherwise the card slot door cannot be closed 4 Close the card slot door until it clicks 1 Confirm that the power of the camera is turned off 2 Open the card slot door as shown in the figure INSERTING REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH CF CARD 3 Lift the card
63. s are determined when the shutter release button is pressed part way down and these adjustments are applied to all imaged in the continuous shot mode Even after taking a sequence shot the continuous shot mode capture is not cancelled The single shot mode returns when the camera is turned off and on again SELF TIMER The picture is taken about 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Drive Mode E amp Continuous 333 Multi shot 16 PASTE LAOS MENUPI 4 SELECT 1 After fixing the camera on the tripod rotate the function dial to and press the MENU button recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the or y key so that DRIVE MODE is highlighted and press the key 3 Press the or y key so that is Self Timer highlighted press to tinish the setting drive mode changes the as shown order s Single shot A v continuous shot A v Mulit shot16 A v amp Self timer 47 SELF TIMER CONT D 4 Press the 4 key El Single Continuous na 332 Multi shot 16 i Self Timer MENUPI 4 SELECT 5 Press the MENU button self timer shot icon appears on the upper right side of the LCD moni tor 1 6 Determine the image composition while looking into LCD monitor or viewfinder and adjust the imag
64. s the focus automatically When the focus is adjusted the focus lamp green lights 2 While you hold pressing the shutter release button part way down change the camera position to obtain the desired image composition and press the button all the way down to take a picture 37 ADJUSTING THE FOCUS CONT D ADJUSTING THE FOCUS MANUALLY Manual Focus Mode Adjust the focus with the A w while looking into the LCD monitor e 1 1 Rotate the function dial to y and press the MENU button recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor Focusin 2 Press the or w key so that FOCUSING is highlighted and press the p key 3 Press the or w key so that FOCUS is highlighted and press the key 4 Press the aor y key so that MANUAL is highlighted and El Focus Auto press the gt key to finish the setting Area Close up MENUPI SELECT SET ADJUSTING THE FOCUS CONT D 8 77 0 5 Press the MENU button MANUAL is displayed on the upper right side of the LCD monitor and the display shows that the manual focus mode is selected 6 Adjust the focus with the A or v key while looking into the LCD monitor Adjust the focus so that the subject is displayed clearly on the LCD monitor When the A key is pressed the focus position is moved to the part in a long distance When the w key is pressed the focus position is moved to the part in a fa
65. shed by JEODA as the stan dard format of digital camera Through this format the image files can be used between the digital equipment conformed to DCF The following operation can be available between the digital equipment conformed to DCF images captured with your digital camera can be played back on the LCD monitor of other digital camera images captured with some digital cameras can be printed out from a printer Arecording media such as a CF card or SmartMediaTM can be used with any of the digital cameras using the computer conformed to DCF even the image data recorded with some digital cam eras can be easily sorted out 109 110 SETUP THE SETUP MODE MENU DISPLAY THE SETUP MODE MENU DISPLAY ON THE LCD MONITOR Format E Format gt 10 min Language u gt Default Version2 0 MENU P2 4 SELECT ay FORMAT NO For formatting the CF YES card see page 117 POWER SAVE 30 min 30 minutes For the time for the auto r 10 min 10 minutes 5 min 5 minutes 3 min 3 minutes 1 min 1 minute power off function see page 115 111 THE SETUP MODE MENU DISPLAY CONT D DATE TIME ____ DATE For setting or correcting TIME the date and time see page 119 BEEP YYYY MM DD HH MM For turning on or off the beep see page 122 ON The beep sounds OFF
66. tance 0 4m or farther than 40 cm in the close up mode the focus lamp green blinks Standard mode 0 4m to infinity Close up mode 4 cm to 40 cm Refer to the page 53 35 ADJUSTING THE FOCUS CONT D THE SUBJECT THAT IS DIFFICULT TO FOCUS IN THE AUTOFOCUS MODE The autofocus mode uses the image contrast the difference of light and dark parts on the CCD Charge Coupled Device to focus on Therefore with the autofocus mode the focus may not be adjusted correctly on the following subjects In this case use the focus lock function see page 37 that you once focus on the other subject which at the same distance as the subject you want to take the picture and change the image composition or use the manual focus mode adjust the focus man ually see page 39 The subject is too dark Some subjects at different distances overlap in the focus range The subject has no con The subject is too bright trast such as a blue sky or such as a shining car body a white wall or a surface of water ADJUSTING THE FOCUS CONT D WHEN THE SUBJECT IS NOT IN THE CENTER OF THE FRAME Focus Lock Function When the subject is not in the center of the frame the camera adjusts the focus on the background In this case take a picture with the focus lock function 1 Aim the camera so that the subject is in the center of the frame and press the shutter release button part way down camera adjust
67. the key for more than 2 seconds The digital zoom function is set The indicator that shows the image range appears on the LCD monitor as shown in the figure left below When the indicator appears remove your fin ger from the p key The digital zoom function cannot be set when the LCD monitor is turned off DIGITAL ZOOM CONT D 3 While looking into the LCD monitor determine the image composition so that the desired image is positioned within the range of the indicator 4 Press the shutter release button part way down 5 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take a picture focus lock function can be also used see page 37 LG Even after taking a picture The digital zoom is not cancelled To cancel the f digital zoom function press hold the 4 key until the indicator disap pears or turn off and on the camera again The image recorded with the digital zoom function is trimmed in 640 X 480 pixels Therefore the recorded image is smaller when displaying it on your computer or printing out it with fixing the print resolution 51 CLOSE UP The close up function allows you to take a picture close to the subject up to 4 cm filling the frame with the subject in about 6 cm x 4 cm SL JE 4 Rotate the function dial to and press the MENU button recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor
68. tor is set to the specified value After set ting the LCD monitor returns to the setup mode menu display 57 SPECIFYING THE RECORDING MODE SPECIFYING THE RECORDING MODE THE RECORDING MODE MENU DISPLAY LCD Monitor White Balance E Im 4 IENUPZ Y 4 SELECT THE RECORDING MODE MENU ITEMS FLASH 44 Auto flash For the Flash mode Fill flash see page 41 3 Flash cancel F Auto flash with red eye reduction 3 Night mode FOCUSING For the Focus mode Auto Auto focus see page 35 CLOSE UP Close up shot MANUAL Manual focus 59 SPECIFYING THE RECORDING MODE CONT D DRIVE MODE See page 65 IMAZE SIZE See page 63 QUALITY For the Image quality see page 64 WHITE BALANCE S Single shot Continuous shot gE Mutti shot 16 OD Self timer shot FULL 2048X1536 HALF 1024X768 VGA 640X480 FINE Fine mode STD Standard mode ECON Economy mode For the White Balance see page 69 60 AUTO Auto setting 3 Outdoor Tungsten Fluorescent nmm SPECIFYING THE RECORDING MODE CONT D EXPOSURE For the Exposure compensation see page 55 SHARPNESS See page 70 LCD CENTRAL FALL SPOT HARD NORMAL SOFT See page 57 DEFAULT See page 72 YES NO Continued
69. writing formatting etc 4 Non use of card for an extended period 5 Using the card over its life When the card is formatted the recorded data is deleted Be sure to record a backup data if it is necessary The storage capability of the CF card will diminish with extended use In this case buy a new card Keep away from static electricity and electric noise Do not bend drop or subject the card to impact The strong static electricity or shock may damage the card so that recording or writing in the card cannot be performed In this case buy a new card Do not touch the electrical contacts of the card with your fingers or a metal object Keep away from heat moisture and direct sunlight Keep away from small children When not in use return the card to its protective case 142 NOTES ON THE HANDLING CONT D Others Do not subject the camera to shock or impact Turn off the power of the camera when transporting This camera is neither waterproof nor splashproof Inserting or removing batteries and the CF card or operating the camera with wet hands may daage the camera When using the camera at the beach or near water take care not to drop water or sand on the cam era If water sand dust or salt content accumulates on the camera it may cause the malfunction Do not leave the camera under direct sunlight Do not point the lens at direct sunlight Doing so CCD may be damaged 143 CARE AN

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