Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto RW-1 del fabbricante Argus Camera
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Bef ore using this camera, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User's Guide, and k eep it in a saf e place f or future ref erence. LCD Digital Camera User's Guide E ¥¼©R¦W-1 2002/6/18, AM 10:04 Page 1 Adobe PageMaker 6.
2 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION USB cable Special video cable Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera.
3 INTRODUCTION Contents 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking ..................................................................... 2 Features ........................................................................ 6 Precautions ... ... ... ......................
4 INTRODUCTION Using the Self-T imer ................................................... 37 Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 39 T o specify the image size 39 T o specify the image quality 39 Exposure Compensation ........
5 INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT! The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. This digital camera makes it possible for you to record images for your own personal use. Never use it in a way that infringes upon the copyrights or other rights of others.
6 INTRODUCTION Features High-resolution CCD with 2 million effective pixels (2.14 million total pixels) 1.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen 2X digital zoom Built-in 16MB flash memory Images can be recorded without using a memory card. Supports SD memory cards and MultiMediaCards as re- movable storage.
7 INTRODUCTION Precautions General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the camera. Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so cre- ates the danger of serious accident.
8 INTRODUCTION Operating conditions This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0C to 40C. Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.
9 INTRODUCTION Condensation When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or other- wise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components.
10 INTRODUCTION GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas). This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
11 GETTING ACQUAINTED This section contains important information you should know when trying to operate the camera. General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.
12 GETTING ACQUAINTED Back Monitor screen (page 14) Operation lamp (pages 15, 32, 77) POWER ON/OFF switch (page 23) [ ] / [ ] buttons MENU button Mode selector (page 27) SET button (page 31) Viewfinder (page 35) ¥¼©R¦W-3 2002/6/18, AM 10:56 Page 12 Adobe PageMaker 6.
13 GETTING ACQUAINTED OPEN Tripod screw hole Battery cover (page 18) Bottom USB port (pages 66, 69, 74) DC IN 6V terminal (page 22) VIDEO OUT terminal (pages 66, 67) Side Card access lamp (pages 15, 45, 77) ¥¼©R¦W-3 2002/6/18, AM 10:56 Page 13 Adobe PageMaker 6.
14 GETTING ACQUAINTED F 1234 0 6/2 0/0 1 2 X Self-timer Flash Mode indicator Auto Flash Flash Off Flash On Red-eye reduction Battery capacity indicates storage to built-in memory.
15 GETTING ACQUAINTED 1234 0 6/2 0/0 1 2 X 123 _ 1234 Operation lamp Card access lamp Self-timer lamp Date File number Battery capacity Zoom factor Shot number (Built-in memory) (Memory card) Indicator Lamps The camera has three indicator lamps, an operation lamp, a card access lamp, and a self-timer lamp.
16 GETTING ACQUAINTED Attaching the Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration below. IMPORTANT! Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when us- ing the camera to protect against accidentally drop- ping it. The supplied strap is intended for use with this cam- era only.
17 GETTING ACQUAINTED Power Requirements Your camera features a two-way power supply that lets you use either AA-size batteries or household AC current. A set of AA-size alkaline batteries is supplied with the camera. The other items listed below are available separately.
18 GETTING ACQUAINTED Loading Batteries Make sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading or replacing batteries. 1. Turn the camera over, and slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to open it.
19 GETTING ACQUAINTED Tips for Prolonging Battery Life Use the SET button to turn off the flash when you are not using it. Alkaline Battery Life The actual life of alkaline batteries is affected by a .
20 GETTING ACQUAINTED About rechargeable batteries Use only the nickel-metal hydride batteries (NP-H3) that are available from your dealer as options for this camera. Proper camera operation is not guaranteed when other recharge- able batteries are used.
21 GETTING ACQUAINTED Low Battery Indicator The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen and the indicator display changes as bat- tery power is used. Replace all four batteries as soon as pos- sible after they go dead.
22 GETTING ACQUAINTED AC Adaptor precautions Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is outside the rating marked on the AC adaptor. Doing so can create the danger of fire or elec- tric shock. Use only the optional AC adaptor specified for this camera.
23 GETTING ACQUAINTED Turning the Camera On and Off Use the POWER ON/OFF switch to turn the camera on and off. Sliding the POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction indi- cated by “ ” toggles power on and off. The operation lamp is lit while camera power is turned on.
24 GETTING ACQUAINTED Power Save Settings The camera performs the following power save operations to conserve battery power. Auto Power Off : Automatically turns off the camera if no op- eration is performed for five minutes. Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen if no operation is performed for two minutes.
25 GETTING ACQUAINTED Setting the Date and Time 1. Turn on the camera, and then align the mode se- lector with LCD or . 2. Press MENU. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “SET UP (BASIC)” or “SET UP” and then press SET . 4. If you aligned the mode selector with LCD in step 1, use [ ] and [ ] to select “SET UP (BASIC)” and then press SET .
26 GETTING ACQUAINTED 7. After the date setting is the way you want, use [ ] and [ ] to select “STYLE” and then press SET . 8. On the date format screen that appears, use [ ] and [ ] to select the format you want and then press SET .
27 RECORDING IMAGES This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image. Recording a Simple Snapshot Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aper- ture setting in accordance with the brightness of the subject.
28 RECORDING IMAGES 3. Compose the image on the monitor screen. F 1 The focusing range of the camera is about 80cm to (31.5" to ). You can compose images using either the monitor screen or the optical viewfinder (page 35).
29 RECORDING IMAGES About the REC Mode Monitor Screen The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual image is recorded in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera.
30 RECORDING IMAGES Using Zoom You can use the digital zoom feature of your camera to zoom in on the center of an image. Performing a zoom op- eration toggles the zoom factor between 2X and 1X. IMPORTANT! Digital zoom is available only when camera’s image size setting (page 39) is “L 1600 x 1200.
31 RECORDING IMAGES Using the Flash The following describes various flash settings you can make to suit the type of image you are trying to record. 1. Align the mode selector with LCD. 2. Press SET to cycle through the flash mode settings until the one you want is indicated on the monitor screen.
32 RECORDING IMAGES Flash Status Indicators You can find out whether the flash will fire when you record by pressing the shutter release button about half way down and checking the status of the operation lamp. If the operation lamp does this: Lights amber Does not light amber It means this: The flash will fire.
33 RECORDING IMAGES Red-eye reduction may not work well when the camera is not pointed directly at the subject or when the subject is far from the camera. In the Red-eye reduction , the flash is fired automati- cally in accordance with exposure. Because of this, the flash does not fire if the subject is well-lit.
34 RECORDING IMAGES Recording Macro Images You can select either normal or macro (close-up) recording using the selector located under the lens on the front of the camera. The table below describes the two settings available with the selector. To do this: Shoot normal images, at a distance of about 80cm to (31.
35 RECORDING IMAGES Using the Optical Viewfinder Note the following points whenever you use the optical viewfinder to compose images. The frame that is visible inside of the viewfinder indicates the image recorded at a distance of about three meters (9.
36 RECORDING IMAGES 5. Press MENU or select “EXIT” and then press SET . F 1 6. Hold down the shutter release button to record the images you want. Continuous Shutter Mode indicator IMPORTANT! The flash does not fire during Continuous Shutter recording.
37 RECORDING IMAGES Using the Self-Timer You can set the self-timer to one of two countdown times. 1. Align the mode selector with LCD. 2. Press MENU. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “SELF TIMER” and then press SET . 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the self-timer setting you want and then press SET .
38 RECORDING IMAGES 6. Compose the image and then press the shutter release button. The self-timer lamp flashes to indicate that the count- down is being performed. You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown by pressing the shutter release button while the self-timer lamp is flashing.
39 RECORDING IMAGES Specifying Image Size and Quality You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the type of image you are recording. To specify the image size 1. Align the mode selector with LCD. 2. Press MENU. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select”SIZE” and then press SET .
40 RECORDING IMAGES * The number of image values marked with an asterisk is based on the SD memory card made by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
41 RECORDING IMAGES 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to perform exposure compensation (EV shift) and then press SET . This registers the EV shift value you specify. [ ] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects.
42 RECORDING IMAGES Selecting White Balance Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the colors of a subject appear most natural under the type of lighting that is available. 1. Align the mode selector with LCD. 2. Press MENU. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “WHITE BALANCE” and then press SET .
43 RECORDING IMAGES Using a Memory Card Your camera comes with 16MB of built-in flash memory for storing images as you record them. You can expand memory using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card). You can also copy images from built-in flash memory to a memory card.
44 RECORDING IMAGES To remove a memory card from the camera 1. Open the memory card cover. 2. Press the memory card into the camera and then release it. This will cause the card to come part way out of the camera. 3. Pull the memory card out of the slot.
45 RECORDING IMAGES IMPORTANT! Never insert any other object besides a memory card into the camera’s card slot. Doing so creates the risk of damage to the camera and card.
46 RECORDING IMAGES 1. Turn on the camera, and then align the mode se- lector with LCD or . 2. Press MENU. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “FORMAT” and then press SET . 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “YES, FORMAT” and then press SET . Memory Card Precautions Use only an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard with this camera.
47 RECORDING IMAGES To copy flash memory images to a memory card The following procedure copies all images currently in the camera’s built-in flash memory to a memory card. 1. Load a memory card into the camera. 2. Align the mode selector with . 3. Press MENU.
48 PLAYBACK You can use the camera’s built in monitor screen to play back recorded images. Basic Playback Operation Use the following procedure to scroll through recorded im- ages stored in the camera’s memory. 1. Align the mode selector with . This enters the PLAY mode.
49 PLAYBACK ZOOM 2 1 5 43 6. Press SET to zoom in on the currently selected area. 7. To exit the zoomed image, press [ ] or [ ] to change to another image, or press SET or MENU. Using the Slide Show Feature Slide Show automatically plays back images in sequence at a fixed interval.
50 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Auto Power Off (page 24) is disabled whenever Slide Show is being used. This means you should not leave Slide Show running when using batteries to power the camera. Doing so can run down batteries. Be sure to stop Slide Show and turn off the camera after you are finished.
51 DELETING IMAGES DELETING IMAGES You can use either of two options to delete images, SELECT or ALL. Deleting a Single Image Perform the following steps when you want to delete a single specific image. 1. Align the mode selector with . 2. Press MENU.
52 DELETING IMAGES 6. When the image you want is displayed, use [ ] and [ ] to select “DELETE” and then press SET . 7. In response to the confirmation message that appears, use [ ] and [ ] to select “YES” and then press SET . If you change your mind and do not want to delete the image, select “CANCEL” and then press SET .
53 DELETING IMAGES Deleting All Unprotected Images The following procedure deletes all unprotected images cur- rently in memory. 1. Align the mode selector with . 2. Press MENU. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “DELETE” and then press SET . 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ALL” and then press SET .
54 MANAGING IMAGES The image management capabilities of the camera make it easy to keep track of images. You can protect images against deletion, and even use its DPOF feature to specify images for printing. Folders and Files Your camera automatically creates a directory of folders in its built-in flash memory or on the memory card to store images.
55 MANAGING IMAGES 1 1070026.JP G Month Day Serial number Extension Files Each folder can contain up to 9,999 image files. If you try to save the 10,000th image to a folder, the camera automati- cally creates a new folder and stores the image there. The names assigned to files are based on the current date, as shown below.
56 MANAGING IMAGES 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the operation you want to perform, and then press SET . PROTECT PROTECT EXIT ON OFF NEXT BACK 6. When the image you want to protect or unprotect is displayed, use [ ] and [ ] to select “ON” (protect) or “OFF” (unprotect) and then press SET .
57 MANAGING IMAGES To protect or unprotect all images 1. Align the mode selector with . 2. Press MENU. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “PROTECT” and then press SET . 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ALL” and then press SET . 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ON” (protect) or “OFF” (unprotect) and then press SET .
58 MANAGING IMAGES DPOF The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print Or- der Format”, which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed.
59 MANAGING IMAGES To do this: Exit the image selection screen Specify the number of copies to be printed Insert a date stamp into the image Scroll forward to the next image Scroll back to the previous image Select this option: EXIT COPIES DATE NEXT BACK 6.
60 MANAGING IMAGES To print all images 1. Align the mode selector with . 2. Press MENU. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “DPOF” and then press SET . 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ALL” and then press SET . 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the number of prints and then press SET .
61 MANAGING IMAGES PRINT Image Matching This camera supports PRINT Image Matching, which means that images recorded with it include information about the mode settings, camera setup, etc.
62 OTHER SETTINGS Turning the Monitor Screen Indicators On and Off You can use the following procedure to turn the monitor screen indicators (page 14) on and off. 1. Align the mode selector with LCD or . 2. Press MENU. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “INFO DISPLAY” and then press SET .
63 OTHER SETTINGS 7. Press MENU. 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the language you want and then press SET . To specify this display language: English Simple Chinese Select: ENGLISH Turning the Confirmation Tone On and Off Perform the following steps to turn the button confirmation tone on and off.
64 OTHER SETTINGS 6. Select the setting you want and then press SET . 7. Press MENU. To do this: Turn the confirmation tone on (sounds) Turn the confirmation tone off (does not sound) Select this setting: ON OFF Selecting the USB Mode The USB port of your camera supports both mass storage class and image class.
65 OTHER SETTINGS 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want and then press SET . 7. Press MENU. IMPORTANT! Use the AC adaptor to power the camera whenever transferring data over a USB connection.
66 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Your camera has two terminals for connecting to external equipment: a VIDEO OUT terminal and a USB port. You can use these terminals to connect the camera to a television, VCR, or computer.
67 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Connecting to a Television Images being displayed on the camera’s monitor screen, whether for recording or playback can also be displayed on the screen of a connected television. Connect the camera to a TV as illustrated below.
68 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT 1. Align the mode selector with LCD or . 2. Press MENU. 3. If you aligned the mode selector with LCD in step 1, use [ ] and [ ] to select “SET UP” and then press SET . If you aligned the mode selector with , skip step 3.
69 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Take care when connecting the USB cable to the camera. The USB port and the cable plug are shaped for proper positioning, so make sure you position the plug correctly when inserting it into the port. Plug the USB cable into the ports securely as far as it will go.
70 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data In addition to the cable connections described in the previ- ous sections, you can also exchange data between your camera and computer by reading it directly from the memory card.
71 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Memory Card Data Images recorded with this camera and other data are stored on the memory card using DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it easier to exchange image and other data between digital cameras and other devices.
72 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Memory Card File Structure <´DCIM´> (Parent Folder) 100_MMDD (Image Folder) MMDD0001.JPG (Image File) MMDD0002.JPG (Image File) 101_MMDD (Image Folder) 102_MMDD (Image Folder) <´MISC´> (DPOF File Folder) AUTPRINT.
73 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Precautions when Using a Memory Card on a Computer Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top) folder of all the files on a memory card.
74 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT 3. Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera. 4. Align the mode selector with LCD or FINDER. You cannot use the PC Camera Mode while the mode selector is aligned with (PLAY). All camera buttons are disabled in the PC Camera Mode, including the POWER ON/OFF switch.
75 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Other Requirements You also need to obtain and install video conferencing soft- ware in order to use the camera as a PC camera.
76 REFERENCE REFERENCE Camera Menus The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode, and their settings. The settings that are underlined in the following table are initial defaults. REC mode EXIT WHITE BALANCE EXPOSURE INFO DISPLAY SELF TIMER DRIVE MODE SIZE QUALITY FORMAT EXIT CONTINUOUS SHOT NO.
77 REFERENCE Operation lamp Card access lamp Self-timer lamp Indicator Lamp Reference The camera has three indicator lamps, an operation lamp, a card access lamp, and a self-timer lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current opera- tional status of the camera.
78 REFERENCE Meaning Starting up Flash charging Flash will fire PC Camera Mode Ready to record snapshot Storing snapshot (ready to record) Storing snapshot (record disabled) Ready to record continuous.
79 REFERENCE PLAY mode The card access lamp lights or flashes only while a memory card is loaded in the camera. Meaning Starting up Normal playback Deleting image Configuring DPOF settings Formatting .
80 REFERENCE Problem Possible Cause Action Power Troubleshooting Power does not turn on. Camera suddenly powers down. Image is not recorded when the shutter release button is pressed. Digital zoom does not work. Camera powers down dur- ing self-timer countdown.
81 REFERENCE Problem Possible Cause Action Playback Color of the playback image is different from the image on the monitor screen dur- ing recording. Images are not displayed. Monitor screen contents do not appear on the screen of a connected television.
82 REFERENCE Problem Possible Cause Action Other All buttons and switches are disabled. Monitor screen is off. Cannot transfer images or perform PC camera opera- tions after connecting to a computer with the USB cable. Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, impact, etc.
83 REFERENCE ERROR NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS IMAGE CARD IS WRITE- PROTECTED SLIDE THE LOCK-SW COPY ERROR NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN CARD REPLACE BATTERY! NOT AVAILABLE FOR INTERNAL MEMORY CARD ERROR PRESS MENU.
84 REFERENCE NOT ENOUGH MEMORY FOR CONTINUOUNS SHOT CANNOT TAKE ALL SELECT LCD CHANGE MODE! Due to the type of subject you are shooting, five Consecutive Shutter Mode shots cannot be recorded. You are trying to use the viewfinder to shoot in the macro mode.
85 REFERENCE Specifications Description ......................... Digital camera Recorded Image Fil e For mat ........................... Still images: JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.1) / DCF standard (Design rule for Camera File system), DPOF compatible Recording Medium .
86 REFERENCE Self-timer ............................. 10 seconds, 2 seconds Built-in Flash Flash Modes: ................... AUTO, OFF, ON, Red-eye reduction Flash Range: ................... Approximately 0.8 to 2 meters (2.6 to 6.6`) Recording Functions .
87 REFERENCE This camera does not have a separate battery to power its clock. Clock settings are cleared whenever power to the camera is cut off (by batteries going dead while the camera is not connected to an AC power outlet with the AC adaptor) for about 12 hours.
88 SOFTWARE DRIVER INSTALLATION GUIDE SOFTWARE DRIVER INSTALLATION GUIDE Contend of CD Camera USB Driver NetMeeting MGI Photo Suite IV SE MGE Video Wave IV SE MGI Photo Vista 2.02 Acrobat Reader Camera Manual For Windows98/2000/Me/XP Camera User Manual Y ou will see the User Manual of this camera by following steps.
89 SOFTWA RE DRIVER INSTALLATION GUIDE Install the USB driver and connect the digital camera with computer 1.Switch off the digital camera. Quit all applications on your Macintosh. 2.Insert the CD-ROM provided into the CD-ROM drive. Install USB driver for Mac 3.
90 SOFTWARE DRIVER INSTALLATION GUIDE There are two ways to load Photos from Camera to computer 1.)By Mass Storage : 1.)By Mass Storage : 1.)By Mass Storage : 1.)By Mass Storage : 1.)By Mass Storage : Please ensure that your camera is set up in Mass Storage Mode before you Try to down load pictures from Camera to computer.
91 SOFTWA RE DRIVER INSTALLATION GUIDE b) Press (Computer) button c) Choose (Removable Disk) and then select the photos which you’d like to download from Camera to computer. A2 2) By Software : ( from Photo Suite ) a) Choose the software – Photo Suite f) Double click this removable Disk and get your pictures which shows as A2 .
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