Archos 500868 User Manual

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  • Archos 500868 | User Manual - Page 1
    These functions can be used by selecting the CamCorder and Camera icons. You can find instructions on how to use all other functions of this device in the ARCHOS 404 User Manual. All the information contained in this manual was correct at the time of publication. However, as our engineers are always
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    Table Of Contents Introduction 3 ARCHOS 404 CamCorder description 3 1. Using the CamCorder 4 1.1 Video Recording Procedure 4 1.2 CamCorder Settings 5 2. Using the Still Camera 8 2.1 Taking Photographs 8 2.2 Camera Settings 9 2.3 Taking Photos Using the Timer 11 3. Controlling
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    scratching the lens: use the included protective pouch to carry the device. ARCHOS 404 CamCorder Interface Description Home Screen • The Home Screen of the ARCHOS 404 CamCorder has two more icons than that of the ARCHOS 404: CamCorder and Camera. • Select an icon with the navigation pad and press
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    CamCorder In the Home Screen, highlight the CamCorder icon and press OK to display the CamCorder pre-recording screen. All CamCorder recordings made by your ARCHOS device are saved in the "Video/Camcorder" folder. If you wish to keep them in a different location, you can use the Move function of the
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    • Press OK to start recording. • You can pause and restart your recording by pressing OK. • You can adjust certain settings, such as Exposure and White Balance, during a recording: press MENU and select the Settings menu item. • Press to stop recording. When pressing from the pre-recording screen,
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    allows you to define a custom filename before the recording begins, using the virtual keyboard. See: Using the Virtual Keyboard in the ARCHOS 404 User Manual. • Resolution - Options: QVGA (320x240) / VGA (640x480). - Use this to set the resolution (fineness) of the recorded image. - You can leave
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    • Exposure - Options: Brighter +2/+1,5/+1/+0,5 / Normal / Darker -0,5/-1/-1,5/-2. - This parameter allows you to adjust to bright or dark conditions. - Darker values will decrease the amount of exposure. - Brighter values will increase the exposure. - If your subject has a bright background, you may
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    OK to enter the still camera mode. All photographs taken by your ARCHOS device are saved in the "Pictures/Photos" folder. If you wish to keep them in a different location, you can use the Move function of the Archos file browser after taking photos. 2.1 Taking Photographs • In this viewfinder screen,
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    will be saved. • Rename - Photographs taken with your ARCHOS device are automatically named PHOTO0000, PHOTO0001, PHOTO0002, etc. - This option allows you to define the filename before taking a picture, using the virtual keyboard. See: Using the Virtual Keyboard in the ARCHOS 404 User Manual. 
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    • Resolution - Options: VGA / 1.2 Megapixels - 1.2 Megapixels (1280x960) gives the best image quality but the largest file size. - VGA (640x480) will give a smaller file size, but the images will not be as sharp. • Image Quality - Options: Basic / Normal / Fine - For the best possible image, set
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    5 or 10 seconds. Press to return to the viewfinder screen. 4. The timer icon appears on the top of the viewfinder screen ( or ). Press OK: the ARCHOS device will count down to zero and then take the picture. Note that the timer function will stay active for successive pictures you take, unless
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    other camcorder or still camera, keep in mind the following: • If you use the zoom, you must have a very steady hand to hold the ARCHOS 404 CamCorder when filming or taking a picture. Any shakiness is magnified and often renders the image blurry. • Shooting in low light conditions requires more time
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    • Use the Lock exposure menu item: - Point the ARCHOS 404 CamCorder away from the bright light, towards an area where the light conditions are similar to those around the person or object. - Select the Lock
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    CamCorder functions only. For general specifications of the ARCHOS 404 series, please see the ARCHOS 404 user manual. RESOLUTION • Digital Still Camera: 1.2 mega All the information contained in this guide was correct at the time of publication. COPYRIGHT ARCHOS™ © 2006. All rights reserved. 14
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This manual contains information about the CamCorder and
Camera functions of your ARCHOS 404 CamCorder device.
These functions can be used by selecting the CamCorder
and Camera icons. You can find instructions on how to use
all other functions of this device in the ARCHOS 404 User
Manual.
All the information contained in this manual was correct at the time
of publication. However, as our engineers are always updating and
improving our products, your device’s software may have a slightly
different appearance or modified functionality than presented in this
manual.
Please visit www.archos.com/manuals
to download the latest version for this manual.
404
CAMCORDER
CAMCORDER & CAMERA FUNCTIONS
Version 1.1
SUPPLEMENT TO THE ARCHOS 404 USER MANUAL
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