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... presented in the ARCHOS 404 User Manual. However, as our engineers are always updating and improving our products, your ARCHOS 404 CamCorder device. You can be used by selecting the CamCorder and Camera icons. English 404 CAMCORDER CAMCORDER & CAMERA FUNCTIONS Supplement to the ARCHOS 404 User Manual Version 1.1 Please visit www.archos.com/manuals to use all other functions of this device in this manual. These functions can find instructions on how to download the latest version...
... presented in the ARCHOS 404 User Manual. However, as our engineers are always updating and improving our products, your ARCHOS 404 CamCorder device. You can be used by selecting the CamCorder and Camera icons. English 404 CAMCORDER CAMCORDER & CAMERA FUNCTIONS Supplement to the ARCHOS 404 User Manual Version 1.1 Please visit www.archos.com/manuals to use all other functions of this device in this manual. These functions can find instructions on how to download the latest version...
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Controlling the Image Quality 12 3.1 Blurred images 12 3.2 Light/Exposure issues 12 Technical Specifications 14 Using the Still Camera 8 2.1 Taking Photographs 8 2.2 Camera Settings 9 2.3 Taking Photos Using the Timer 11 3. Using the CamCorder 4 1.1 Video Recording Procedure 4 1.2 CamCorder Settings 5 2. Table Of Contents Introduction 3 ARCHOS 404 CamCorder description 3 1.
Controlling the Image Quality 12 3.1 Blurred images 12 3.2 Light/Exposure issues 12 Technical Specifications 14 Using the Still Camera 8 2.1 Taking Photographs 8 2.2 Camera Settings 9 2.3 Taking Photos Using the Timer 11 3. Using the CamCorder 4 1.1 Video Recording Procedure 4 1.2 CamCorder Settings 5 2. Table Of Contents Introduction 3 ARCHOS 404 CamCorder description 3 1.
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ARCHOS 404 CamCorder Interface Description Home Screen • The Home Screen of the ARCHOS 404 CamCorder has two more icons than that of it when taking a picture or shooting a video. • Take all appropriate care to carry the device. Introduction ARCHOS 404 CamCorder description Camera Sensor On the Back of the Device: • The optical sensor of the device. • Be careful not to leave your fingers in...
ARCHOS 404 CamCorder Interface Description Home Screen • The Home Screen of the ARCHOS 404 CamCorder has two more icons than that of it when taking a picture or shooting a video. • Take all appropriate care to carry the device. Introduction ARCHOS 404 CamCorder description Camera Sensor On the Back of the Device: • The optical sensor of the device. • Be careful not to leave your fingers in...
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... and out using / . - All CamCorder recordings made by your ARCHOS device are saved in a different location, you can use the Move function of the Archos file browser after recording. 1.1 Video Recording Procedure • In the pre-recording screen, you can adjust the recording settings if you wish: press MENU, then select Settings to keep them in the "Video/Camcorder" folder. press to display the CamCorder pre-recording screen. Using the CamCorder In the Home Screen, highlight the CamCorder icon...
... and out using / . - All CamCorder recordings made by your ARCHOS device are saved in a different location, you can use the Move function of the Archos file browser after recording. 1.1 Video Recording Procedure • In the pre-recording screen, you can adjust the recording settings if you wish: press MENU, then select Settings to keep them in the "Video/Camcorder" folder. press to display the CamCorder pre-recording screen. Using the CamCorder In the Home Screen, highlight the CamCorder icon...
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... the CamCorder Settings screen via the Settings menu item in the prerecording screen. You can adjust certain settings, such as Exposure and White Balance, during a recording: press MENU and select the Settings menu item. • Press to your recordings. 1.2 CamCorder Settings This screen allows you can directly view your personal taste. When pressing from the pre-recording screen, you will be taken to the "Video/Camcorder" folder so you to adjust the CamCorder recording parameters to stop recording.
... the CamCorder Settings screen via the Settings menu item in the prerecording screen. You can adjust certain settings, such as Exposure and White Balance, during a recording: press MENU and select the Settings menu item. • Press to your recordings. 1.2 CamCorder Settings This screen allows you can directly view your personal taste. When pressing from the pre-recording screen, you will be taken to the "Video/Camcorder" folder so you to adjust the CamCorder recording parameters to stop recording.
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... recordings on the built-in screen of the recorded video file. - Use / to highlight a different parameter, then use / to the previous screen: your ARCHOS device: the image will result in the ARCHOS 404 User Manual. • Resolution - Use this on QVGA if you intend to set the resolution (fineness) of the recorded image. - this to watch your recorded videos on a TV, you should set the level of compression of your settings will be saved...
... recordings on the built-in screen of the recorded video file. - Use / to highlight a different parameter, then use / to the previous screen: your ARCHOS device: the image will result in the ARCHOS 404 User Manual. • Resolution - Use this on QVGA if you intend to set the resolution (fineness) of the recorded image. - this to watch your recorded videos on a TV, you should set the level of compression of your settings will be saved...
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... of snow or the sun's reflection on the hard drive. • Reset - If you are recording a video where there is more space on water, you would set it to the factory default settings. This will increase the exposure. - The... sound sampling rate. If your subject has a bright background, you may want to reduce the exposure, thus set it to bright or dark conditions. - This parameter lets the camera adjust to the ambient light source in this screen to Brighter +1 or +2. - Options: Auto...
... of snow or the sun's reflection on the hard drive. • Reset - If you are recording a video where there is more space on water, you would set it to the factory default settings. This will increase the exposure. - The... sound sampling rate. If your subject has a bright background, you may want to reduce the exposure, thus set it to bright or dark conditions. - This parameter lets the camera adjust to the ambient light source in this screen to Brighter +1 or +2. - Options: Auto...
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...-screen display (menu, status bar, tabs, icons etc.). • Press OK to take a picture. 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, you can adjust the still camera settings if you wish: press MENU, then select Settings to enter the still camera mode. Using...
...-screen display (menu, status bar, tabs, icons etc.). • Press OK to take a picture. 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, you can adjust the still camera settings if you wish: press MENU, then select Settings to enter the still camera mode. Using...
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... return to the previous screen: your ARCHOS device are automatically named PHOTO0000, PHOTO0001, PHOTO0002, etc. - Photographs taken with your settings will be saved. • Rename - See: Using the Virtual Keyboard in the viewfinder screen. When pressing from the viewfinder screen, you will be taken to the "Pictures/Photos" folder so you can access the Camera Settings screen via the Settings menu item in the ARCHOS 404 User Manual. This option allows...
... return to the previous screen: your ARCHOS device are automatically named PHOTO0000, PHOTO0001, PHOTO0002, etc. - Photographs taken with your settings will be saved. • Rename - See: Using the Virtual Keyboard in the viewfinder screen. When pressing from the viewfinder screen, you will be taken to the "Pictures/Photos" folder so you can access the Camera Settings screen via the Settings menu item in the ARCHOS 404 User Manual. This option allows...
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VGA (640x480) will give a smaller file size, but the largest file size. - For the best possible image, set this parameter to best record the natural colors. 10 If your image a little bit so that the person's face is a lot of exposure. - • Resolution - Options: Brighter +2/+1,5/+1/+0,5 / Normal / Darker -0,5/-1/-1,5/-2. - This parameter lets the camera adjust to the ambient light source in order to...
VGA (640x480) will give a smaller file size, but the largest file size. - For the best possible image, set this parameter to best record the natural colors. 10 If your image a little bit so that the person's face is a lot of exposure. - • Resolution - Options: Brighter +2/+1,5/+1/+0,5 / Normal / Darker -0,5/-1/-1,5/-2. - This parameter lets the camera adjust to the ambient light source in order to...
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...: Off / 5 seconds / 10 seconds - From the Home Screen, select the Camera icon. . In the viewfinder screen, select the Settings menu item. 3. The timer setting allows you to delay the moment at which the photo is taken, for successive pictures you take the picture. This will reset the values in the picture. • Reset - In the Camera Settings screen, highlight the Timer param- Note that the timer...
...: Off / 5 seconds / 10 seconds - From the Home Screen, select the Camera icon. . In the viewfinder screen, select the Settings menu item. 3. The timer setting allows you to delay the moment at which the photo is taken, for successive pictures you take the picture. This will reset the values in the picture. • Reset - In the Camera Settings screen, highlight the Timer param- Note that the timer...
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... the foreground. As with any camera movement or fast movement in the camera's sight will be due to hold the ARCHOS 404 CamCorder when filming or taking a photo against a bright light source (for example a window when you are inside, or the sun when you notice that the device's sensor can capture a sufficient amount of your videos or photographs are blurred, it...
... the foreground. As with any camera movement or fast movement in the camera's sight will be due to hold the ARCHOS 404 CamCorder when filming or taking a photo against a bright light source (for example a window when you are inside, or the sun when you notice that the device's sensor can capture a sufficient amount of your videos or photographs are blurred, it...
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... exposure menu item: the exposure settings become fixed and the exposure-locked icon will stay fixed at the previous light adjustment. The image of the screen. • 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 automatic exposure, select the Auto exposure menu item. 13 Now if you take a picture against...
... exposure menu item: the exposure settings become fixed and the exposure-locked icon will stay fixed at the previous light adjustment. The image of the screen. • 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 automatic exposure, select the Auto exposure menu item. 13 Now if you take a picture against...
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... publication. Daylight - Fluorescent Tungsten. Specifications are registered trademarks and the property of their respective owners. RESOLUTION • Digital Still Camera: 1.2 mega pixels. • CamCorder: 640x480 (300.000 pixels). SENSOR • CCD (Charge Coupled Device). Errors or omissions excepted. All the information contained in this guide was correct at the time of the ARCHOS 404 series, please see the ARCHOS 404 user manual. F number • F2.8 DEPTH FIELD...
... publication. Daylight - Fluorescent Tungsten. Specifications are registered trademarks and the property of their respective owners. RESOLUTION • Digital Still Camera: 1.2 mega pixels. • CamCorder: 640x480 (300.000 pixels). SENSOR • CCD (Charge Coupled Device). Errors or omissions excepted. All the information contained in this guide was correct at the time of the ARCHOS 404 series, please see the ARCHOS 404 user manual. F number • F2.8 DEPTH FIELD...