Argus 300 User Manual

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Welcome to the Exciting World of Argus Camera
Thank you for choosing Argus Camera to pursue your video adventures. Whether
you are creating a video of your friends and family or using the PC300 as a
business tool, since 1936 Argus Camera has been there, sharpening your
images with leading edge technology. To get the utmost satisfaction from your
PC300, please take a moment to read through this manual. Its contents will send
you on an educational jouney into your camera’s multiple capabilities.
Thank you again for choosing Argus !
PC Cam300-User’s Manual
USB PC Camera

Argus 300 Specifications

General

Frame Rate	30fps
Connection	USB 2.0
Compatibility	Windows, macOS
Focus Type	Fixed
Mounting	Clip
Resolution	1920x1080 (Full HD)
Microphone	Built-in microphone

Summary

In-Box Contents

System Requirements

PC300 Camera Nomenclature

Verifying USB Connection

Windows Driver Installation

Application Software Installation

VideoImpression 1.6 Interface

Setting Camera Focus

Capturing Single Frame

Previewing Live Video

Recording Video Clips

Playback Recorded Video

Managing Photo Albums

Using the Video Storyboard

Editing Still Images

Editing Video Clips

Editing Audio Tracks

Printing Still Images

Saving Video Files

PhotoImpression 3.0 Getting Started

Opening Images from Disk

Acquiring Images via TWAIN

Downloading Images Online

Album Tools and Management

Image Editing Tools

Crop and Resize Images

Select and resize areas on an image using various tools like rectangle, freehand, and color selection.

Image Retouching

Apply editing effects like brush size, color selection, clone source, and smear effects for image refinement.

Text Editing

Add text to images with options for font, style, size, color, and shadow.

Image Enhancement

Adjust image brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, highlights, midtones, and shadows.

Applying Effects and Filters

Apply special effects and filters to transform images, adjusting intensity as needed.

Image Layer Management

Manage image layers, adjust transparency, and understand layer separation for PSF files.

Creative Project Templates

Saving Image Files

Printing Image Options

Getting Help and Support

Install Microsoft NetMeeting

NetMeeting Installation Guide

Step-by-step guide to installing Microsoft NetMeeting for different Windows versions.

NetMeeting Camera Setup

Instructions on how to begin using the PC camera with NetMeeting.

Install MSN Messenger

MSN Messenger Installation

Guide for downloading and installing MSN Messenger for Windows 98/Me/XP.

MSN Messenger Camera Setup

Steps to use the PC camera for video conversations with MSN Messenger.

Technical Specifications