Brand: Argus
Category: Digital Camera
Document Type:
Language: EN
Manual for DC3200
Uploaded: Aug. 9, 2025, 11:34 p.m.
Warranty Information
Refer to the warranty card for detailed warranty information.
Basic Operation of the Argus DC3200 Digital Camera:
- Powering On/Off: Slide the POWER switch to the right for 1 second to turn the camera on or off.
- Taking Pictures: Turn the Mode Dial to Record mode. Press the Shutter button to measure and take exposure, then press again to take photos.
- Viewing Images: Turn the Mode Dial to Play mode. The last photo taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Use UP/DOWN buttons to view other images.
- Downloading Images: Connect the camera to a PC using the USB cable, turn the Mode Dial to PC mode, and power on the camera. Access the 'Removable Disk' and 'Dcim' folders to copy image files.
- Using the LCD Monitor: In Record mode, press the MENU button to access settings. In Play mode, press the MENU button to access playback options.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Issue | Possible Cause/Solution |
|---|---|
| No Power | The battery is exhausted, inverted polarities. |
| No Photo is taken | The internal memory or CF card is full. |
| Can't use flash | 1. It is set to suppress flash mode. 2. Battery power is low. |
| Image too dark with flash | 1. The subject is too far away. 2. Your fingers covered the flash. |
| Image is blurred | The lens is soiled. |
| Can't erase the photo It is protected. | Unprotect it. |
| LCD monitor is off | The Mode Dial is set incorrectly. |
| No display on the status LCD | The camera is auto power off. |
| Card Full is seen No CF card is inserted. | The card is full. |
| The object is too dark | 1. Change the position to avoid backlit problem. 2. Use eV compensate. Add 1eV or 1.5eV. |
| The object is unclear Environment too dark. | Use flash or tripod. |
| The object color is too yellow | Change the White Balance to other settings. |
| I cannot use the CF card | 1. Power off and then turn on the unit. 2. Check if the CF card is fully inserted. |
| I cannot use the video camera mode | Make sure you have selected 'silent video' mode. |
| I am using "Easy-CD Creator (version 4.X or below) and I have problem installing the camera driver, what should I do? | 1. DC3200 Digital Camera's installation CD includes an "auto-check" program to detect software conflicts. 2. If conflicts are detected, download updated drivers/files from the website. 3. If unable to download, insert the CD, run "recover.bat", and restart your computer. |