DXG Technology DXG-608 Digital Camera User Manual
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1. Taking your first still picture ennen 19 3 EE your first video SEENEN L I A A 20 Connecting to a WEE 20 Connecting to a computer Al Using the camera Using the camera buttons occcccccccncncccncnonooooononnnnnnnnnos 22 Using the camera LCD display dch Changing the LCD display ZA Shutter priority mode 27 Using shutter priority mode cocccccnncnnnnnnnnnnoccnnnnnnnnnns 27 A PP deeg 28 A cece E E T anes enes 30 A I A A E T 31 EE 31 Menu options reia 32 ee Usine anto MOE E oo EEN 33 IST E 35 PP EEES 35 A EATA 35 E ene cepas RERE 35 Mantal mode Ee 36 Using auto MOE ssinaiioniaasaaiinian aiii editadas 36 TOONS rara acid 36 PU y A o E En aden A 38 AAA II ETE alia eeu ea E A AE 38 OND EE 38 O ESE mONO E E E 38 0 KE A ere 42 ei Ad SE 45 Meno OPTIONS essurtaioratiaddalla tras 45 DY CUI EE 46 IR 46 sen E 46 PP TE EE E 46 Power SAVING geet 47 Boo A PPP concen 47 S E 47 ss E 48 PECE A 48 LANDA GE ereo O ENG 49 FRG EE E E N A A 49 EE 49 T O e E Tenet TS rest een y mr ners Ener nr 50 MOGI EE 50 Using connect mode 2 0 eeeceescessesesststee ee ee eee ceneeans 50 ICO MOUE uranio toa 51 Using video Ke 51 KO rra 52 Ee e suena 53 Playback mode ee ENEE nd 53 Using playback mode ENN 53 IU Options oooooocccccnnccnncnnccnccononononanononocinononncnnncanoss 53 NR 57 Using continuous mode occcccnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnininnnonononooss 57 Menu OPTIONS E 58 DPS re 59 Installing the sof2. Connecting to a computer on 2 9 2 3 Press the joystick left and right to select the image and press the MENU button to confirm The selected picture is output to the printer OK 4 Installing the software and drivers Read this section to learn how to install drivers and software for the camera 4 1 Drivers You can use the Mass Storage functions of the camera on the PC 4 1 1 Mass Storage The digital camera offers Mass Storage function as a card reader device You can treat this digital camera as an SD device You will only need to install a driver for the camera if your operating system is Windows 98SE Windows XP ME 2000 are plug and play operating systems and do not require a driver to be manually loaded When the driver has been installed and the camera is connected the camera memory and any installed mini SD card will appear as Mass Storage in Windows Explorer Files can be dragged and dropped in the same way as on an ordinary disk 60 61 Please follow the instructions below ie 2 Insert the supplied CD ROM in the CD ROM drive If the CD ROM doesn t automatically boot use Windows Explorer to execute the InstallMgr exe file in the root directory ER following screen is displayed aaas m AL Installer ry Install amer Smari rer Click the install button to install the driver Follow the on screen instructions Click Finish to restart the computer and finis
3. see Menu options on 3 4 6 However there is an extra option to enable you to change the continuous option To set the continuous option 1 Press the menu button to display the menu 2 Use the joystick left and right to highlight the CONT option and press the center joystick button to confirm 3 Use the joystick up and down to highlight a cont setting and press the center joystick button to confirm Bracketing BKT Select between 3 Continuous Shots and 5 Continuous Shots Select a scope for the Standard Exposure Value you can adjust foraccording to the Standard Exposure Value Auto Continuous Capture Continuous capture settings are automatically set and cannot be adjusted Zoom Continuous Capture Continuous capture shots LE are automatically taken after zooming This method takes longer than Auto Continuous Capture 4 Press the menu button to exit the menu The continuos capture setting remains active until you change it BKT 58 59 3 12 DPS mode DPS is a standard that enables you to connect the camera directly to a printer using the USB interface To use the DSP function you must have a compatible printer Using the DSP function you can print photos straight from the camera to a printer To use the DPS function 1 Use the mode dial to switch the camera to DPS Mode 2 Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable Connect the printer the same way you would connect a PC as described in
4. 1 Set the camera to set up mode using the mode dial 2 Highlight the rec review option using the joystick left and right Press the center joystick button to confirm 3 Use the joystick up and down E to highlight the rec review time REC REVIEW OFF 2 or 4 seconds you require Ear 4 Press the center joystick button Casec to confirm EI OK CANCEL 48 49 3 7 9 Language See Setting the language on 2 5 3 3 7 10 Reset Use the reset option to reset all settings to the factory default To use the reset function 1 Set the camera to set up mode using the mode dial 2 Highlight the reset option using the joystick left and right Press the center joystick button to confirm 3 Press the center joystick button to reset all settings to the factory default 3 7 11 Frequency Use the frequency option to set the LCD screen frequency to the same frequency as the mains power supply in your area This is to limit flickering on the screen when viewed under artificial light To set the frequency 1 Set the camera to set up mode using the mode dial 2 Highlight the frequency option using the joystick left and right Press the center joystick button to confirm 3 Use the joystick up and down to highlight the frequency option you require SOHZ or 60HZ 4 Press the center joystick button to confirm 3 7 12 TV out Use the TV out option to set camera TV out mode to match the TV system in
5. joy stick up and down Press the center joystick button to confirm 3 Compose your picture using the viewfinder or LCD screen 4 Press the shutter button to capture the shot 3 6 2 Icons The following screen shows the auto mode icons and their descriptions 13 1 12 i G d 11 H 3 10 9 8 E 7 ter 6 01 01 2000 00 00 00 4 42 43 Icon Name Description l White Indicates the current white balance setting balance 2 Photo Indicates how many pictures are stored in number memory the total number of photos that will fit in memory 3 Macro Indicates macro mode is active 4 d Shows current date and time 5 V Indicates current EV compensation setting 6 Battery Indicates current battery status 7 Memory Indicates memory card status card 8 Quality Indicates current quality setting 9 Resolution Indicates current resolution setting 10 IS Indicates current ISO setting 11 Metering Indicates the current metering setting z Dl S 12 Mode Indicates current mode 13 Flash Indicates current flash setting 3 6 3 Scenes There are 15 available preset scenes to choose from Icon Name mt trait y Night tall CH E Backlight Self portrait Landscape Description For capturing pictures of bright subjects in dark conditions Ideal for fireworks For capturing fairly close subjects in dark conditions For capturing distant subjects in low light conditi
6. new quality setting will remain active until you change it EN SSSSSsSsSsseF The Exp Comp option lets you increase or decrease the exposure of the captured picture To change the exp comp setting L 2 Press the menu button to display the menu Use the joystick left and right to highlight the EV option and press the center joystick button to confirm Use the joystick up and down to highlight a exposure compensation setting and press the center joystick button to confirm The exposure compensation can be set to values between 2 0 2 0 in 1 3 steps 4 Press the menu button to exit the menu The exp comp setting will remain active until you change it WB The WB option lets you set the white balance 1 2 Use the joystick up and down to Press the menu button to display the menu Use the joystick left and right to highlight the WB option and press the center joystick button to confirm highlight a WB setting and press the center joystick button to confirm Press the menu button to exit the menu The WB setting can be set to tungsten fluorescent cloudy sunny or automatic The WB setting will remain active until you change it 40 41 Detail The Detail option lets you change the color mode chroma sharpness focus settings long exposure ISO metering and digital zoom settings 1 Press the menu button to display the menu 2 Use the joystick left and right to highli
7. of the camera 1 4 1 Front view Shutter button and mode switch Self timer LED Flash Viewfinder Lens assembly 1 4 2 Top view Shutter Strap button eyelet Power Mode button dial 1 4 3 Back View Displa Mode button switch Viewfinder Zoom switch Erase Flash button Menu button 10 2 Getting started Read this section to learn how to start using the camera This section covers only basic functions See later chapters for details about advanced functions 2 1 Charging the battery The camera requires a single rechargeable Li ion battery Charge the battery using the charger provided Connect the charger to the power outlet and insert the battery into the charger as shown Note Use only the type of battery and charger that came with your camera Using any other type of battery or charger may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty 2 2 Inserting the battery The camera requires a single rechargeable Li ion battery Insert the battery as shown here 1 Open the battery door 12 2 3 Inserting an SD card An SD MMC card can be installed in the camera to provide additional storage space for still images videos or other files To install an SD card 1 Open the battery door 2 Insert an SD card as shown Make sure the gold contacts are facing up as shown 3 Close the battery door 13 2 4 Turning on for the first time Press and hold
8. sure it is in Auto Mode Note You can also use auto mode shutter priority manual or scene mode to take still pictures See Changing modes on 2 6 2 Use the viewfinder or LCD screen to frame the picture 3 Press the shutter button to capture the picture The picture will automatically be saved with a unique file name 2 8 Shooting your first video Before shooting your first video ensure you have read Before you start on 2 5 To shoot a video 1 Turn on the camera and make sure it is in video mode See Changing modes on 2 6 2 Use the viewfinder or LCD screen to frame your video 3 Press the shutter button to begin recording 4 Press the shutter button again to stop recording The video is automatically saved with a unique file name 2 9 Connecting Read this section to learn how to learn how to connect the camera to a host computer and to a TV 2 9 1 Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a TV as shown with the AV cable provided to view images and videos on a bigger screen See Connecting to a TV on 3 8 1 for more details about displaying images on a TV screen 2l 20 2 9 2 Connecting to a computer Connect the camera to a host computer using the USB port as Shown with the USB cable provided to transfer and store files See Connecting to a computer 3 8 1 for more information about connecting to a host computer 3 Using the camera Read this section to learn how
9. the power button to turn it on Power button 2 5 Before you start Before you use your camera there are some basic settings to configure 2 5 1 Setting the date and time To set the date and time 1 Use the mode dial to switch the camera to Setup Mode 2 Use the joystick to scroll through the options until DATE TIME AD is highlighted Lei OK CANCEL 14 3 Press the center joystick button The DATE TIME submenu is displayed 53 DATE TIME AD D M Y OK 2 cancel 4 Use the joystick left and right to move through the year month date hours minutes and format field 5 Use the joystick up and down to change the selected field 6 Press the center joystick button to complete the change 2 5 2 Setting the beep function To set the beep function 1 Use the mode dial to switch the camera to Setup Mode e joystick to scroll through the options until BEEP is highlighted 3 Press the center joystick button The BEEP VOL submenu is displayed GI BEEP VOL x M laaadd OK CANCEL 4 Use the joystick up and down to select the Beep On or Beep Off x 5 Use the joystick left and right to adjust the volume slider as required 6 Press the center joystick button to complete the change 17 16 2 5 3 Setting the language To set the language 1 Use the mode dial to switch the camera to Setup Mode through the options until 2 Use the joystick to scroll LANGU
10. to configure the camera and use the advanced features 3 1 Using the camera buttons All buttons are located on the top and the back of the camera Back Display Zoom 23 22 See the table below for a description of each button s function Button Name Function tE Display To switch between LCD display modes Zoom Use to zoom in or out in Photo or Video modes Use to increase or decrease image size in Playback mode O Flash To cycle through the flash modes O Menu Press to display the main OSD menu o Joystick Use to navigate the OSD menus ad i C Power Press to turn power on or off Mode Use to select Shutter Priority Auto Manual Scene Setup Connect Video Playback or Continuous mode ki hl ve Er Ki T al Ge a Shutter Press to capture a picture in Shutter ke Priority Auto Manual or Scene mode or start stop video recording in Video mode The shutter button is in the center on the mode dial 3 2 Using the camera LCD display Use the LCD display to compose your pictures and videos review pictures and videos stored in memory and navigate the menu system Icons are also displayed on the LCD display that show the current configuration 3 2 1 Changing the LCD display You may decide that you don t want to display icons on the LCD screen or that you don t want the LCD screen to display anything Use the Display button to cycle through the display modes When y
11. AGE is highlighted H SETUP 213 8 cancel Lei OK 3 Press the center joystick button The LANGUAGE submenu is displayed a LANGUAGE Ve Lo GEN E oK O CANCEL L 4 Use the joystick left and right to scroll through the available language options Icon Language Icon Language a Chinese a English O German O Spanish O French Italian e Japanese 5 Press the center joystick button to complete the change 2 6 Changing modes The camera can operate in ten modes Each mode is explained in the following table Use the mode switch to change the mode Mode switch Icon Mode Description Print For printing pictures directly from the camera Shutter For still pictures The shutter speed is set Priority by the user The camera sets the aperture A Auto For still pictures The camera sets everything Vi Manual For still pictures The user sets all options Scene For still pictures Fifteen preset scene SCN programs to choose ser Setup To configure settings common to all UP camera modes d Connect To connect to TV computer or printer nl Video For video capture 5 Playback To review videos and still pictures stored on the camera la Continuous To capture still pictures continuously 19 18 2 7 Taking your first still picture Before taking your first still picture ensure you have read Before you start on 2 5 To take a still picture 1 Turn the camera on and make
12. DXG 608 User s Manual DXGUSA Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced digital camera Make sure that you read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference About this manual Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are correct and up to date However no guarantee is made regarding the accuracy of the contents If the contents of this manual do not tally with the camera please take the camera as a criterion DXG reserves the right to change the contents of this manual or the technical specifications of the camera without prior notification If the accessories do not tally with the actual package please take the actual package as the criterion Copyright Copyright 2005 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of the manufacturer Safety s When using Li ion batteries in this product ensure that they are inserted correctly Inserting the batteries improperly can cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire Use only the type of battery and charger that came with your camera Using any other type of battery or charger may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty Do not use or store the product in dusty dirt
13. al scene and video modes 3 3 5 Zoom The zoom function enables you to get up close to far away subjects or move away from very close subjects A rocker switch on the rear of the camera controls the zoom action Zoom Control Press the left hand W side of the zoom control to zoom out or move away from the subject Press the right hand T side of the zoom control to zoom in or move closer to the subject The camera is equipped with a 3x optical zoom and a 4x digital zoom The optical zoom physically adjusts the lens to magnify the image The digital zoom simply enlarges the image When using the zoom function the camera uses the optical zoom as far as possible and then the digital zoom 3 3 6 Menu options Menu options in shutter priority mode are almost exactly the same as those in Manual mode see Menu options on 3 5 6 However there is an additional option in shutter priority mode that can be used to change the shutter speed To change the shutter speed setting 1 Press the menu button to display the menu 2 Use the joystick left and right to highlight the SHUTTER option and press the center joystick button to confirm 3 Use the joystick up and down to highlight a shutter setting and press the center joystick button to confirm 4 Press the menu button to exit the menu The new shutter setting will remain active until you change it 33 32 3 4 Auto Mode Auto mode is a fully automatic mode In normal
14. back e Mode 2 Use the joystick left and right to scroll through the pictures and videos stored in the camera 3 Press the center joystick button to start and stop videos 3 10 2 Menu options Menu options in playback mode let you adjust the display add a sound to photos protect a file erase files rotate a picture auto play or print set DPOF format Press the menu button to display menu options Display The display can show a single picture four pictures at once or nine pictures at once To change the display 1 Press the menu button to display the menu 2 Use the joystick left and right to highlight the DISPLAY option and press the center joystick button to confirm 3 Use the joystick up and down to highlight a display can preview a single shot 4 shots in one screen or 9 shots in one screen 4 Press the menu button to exit the menu The display option will default to a single picture on the screen at a time when you next use playback mode Recording The recording option lets you add a sound to a picture To add a sound to a picture 1 Switch the camera to playback mode and display the picture to change on the screen 2 Press the menu button to display the menu 3 Use the joystick left and right to highlight the RECORDER option and press the center joystick button to confirm 4 Press the center joystick button to begin recording You can record up to 30 seconds of audio 5 Press the ce
15. cates current ISO setting Indicates current metering setting Indicates current mode Indicates current flash setting 3 3 3 Flash Press the flash button to cycle through the six flash modes The flash mode is indicated by the flash icon at the top of the LCD screen The following table explains the six different flash modes Flash mode MOTO OE 01 01 2000 2200 00 00 Icon Description ES No flash the flash never fires Force flash the flash always fires g Auto flash the flash fires only in low light conditions Auto flash with red eye reduction the flash fires in low light conditions and flashes briefly before the photo is taken to reduce the red eye effect Force flash with red eye reduction the flash always fires and flashes briefly before the photo is taken to reduce the red eye effect E Slow sync flash This mode is designed for low light conditions and long shutter speeds Note The flash function works in shutter priority auto manual and scene modes The flash cannot be used 31 in video mode 30 3 3 4 Macro When the macro function is enabled the camera can focus recommend a range bere on very close subjects lt 30cm Press the joystick left to toggle the macro function on and off A macro icon is displayed on the LCD screen to indicate when macro mode is enabled Mats mode MOTO a K 01 01 2000 d ERT DS Note The macro function works in shutter priority auto manu
16. conditions automatic mode is likely to be the best option as you don t have to change any settings 3 4 1 Using auto mode 1 Use the mode dial to switch the camera to A Mode 2 Compose your picture using the viewfinder or LCD screen 3 Press the shutter button to capture the shot ops welled 01 01 2000 0 00 a 3 4 2 Icons The following screen shows the auto mode icons and their descriptions A 01 01 2000 00 00 00 Icon Name Description 2 Photo Indicates how many pictures are number stored in memory the total number of photos that will fit in memory LA Macro Indicates macro mode is active E Nn SS Date Timel Shows current date and time Indicates current EV compensation setting 6 Battery Indicates current battery status 7 Memory Indicates Memory card status card 8 Quality Indicates current quality setting 9 Resolution Indicates current resolution setting 10 ISO Indicates current ISO setting 11 Metering Indicates current metering setting 12 Mode Indicates current mode 13 Flash Indicates current flash setting 35 34 3 4 3 Flash See Flash on 3 3 3 3 4 4 Macro See Macro on 3 3 4 3 4 5 Zoom See Zoom on 3 3 5 3 4 6 Menu options The menu options in auto mode are almost exactly the same as those in Manual mode see Menu options However in auto mode you are not able to set the WB option or the focus option in the detail menu 3 5 Manual mo
17. de Manual mode is an advanced mode in which all settings are configurable 3 5 1 Using manual mode 1 Use the mode dial to switch the camera to M Mode 2 Compose your picture using the viewfinder or LCD screen 3 Press the shutter button to capture the shot 3 5 2 Icons The following screen shows the auto mode icons and their descriptions i 01 01 2000 00 00 00 4 37 Icon 1 SEN apa 0 Oo 00 10 11 12 13 Name White balance Photo number Macro Date Time SCH Battery Memory card Quality Resolution ISO Meterin Mode Flash D 36 Description Indicates the current white balance setting Indicates how many pictures are stored in memory the total number of photos that will fit in memory Indicates macro mode is active Shows current date and time Indicates current EV compensation setting Indicates current battery status Indicates memory card status Indicates current quality setting Indicates current resolution setting Indicates current ISO setting Indicates the current metering setting Indicates current mode Indicates current flash setting 3 5 3 Flash See Flash on 3 3 3 3 5 4 Macro See Macro on 3 3 4 3 5 5 Zoom See Zoom on 3 3 5 3 5 6 Menu options In Manual mode there are a number of menu options available View the menu options by pressing the menu button Self timer Use the self timer to add a delay between press
18. e to change the camera configuration to suit your personal preferences Use the mode dial to switch the camera to SET UP Mode 3 7 1 Date time See Setting the date and time on 2 5 1 3 7 2 Insert date Use the insert date function to display the date on each still picture you capture To set the insert date option 1 Set the camera to set up mode using the mode dial 2 Highlight the insert date option using the joystick left and right Press the center joystick button to confirm 3 Use the joystick up and down to highlight the on or offoption Press the center joystick button to confirm 3 7 3 Format Use the format option to format the camera memory or memory card To use the format option 1 Set the camera to set up mode using the mode dial 2 Highlight the format option using the joystick left andright Press the center joystick button to confirm 3 Use the joystick up and down to highlight the memory card C3 or internal memory option Press the center joystick button to confirm 4 Press the center joystick button a second time to confirm The chosen media is formatted 46 47 Note When you format memory all data will be deleted Make sure you back up all your files before you perform a format operation 3 7 4 Power saving Use the power saving function to turn the camera off after a preset period of inactivity To set the power saving function 1 Set the camera to set up mode using the
19. erture which will give a large field of focus meaning that more of the subject area will be in sharp focus With a slow shutter speed the camera will set a wider aperture and therefore a smaller field of focus To set the shutter speed 1 Use the mode dial to switch the camera to S Mode 2 Use the joystick up and down to set the shutter speed when prompted 3 Press the center joystick button to confirm The camera shutter speed can be set to between 8 seconds and 1 2000 second When the shutter speed is set the camera can be used exactly as if it was in Auto mode See Auto Mode on 3 4 3 3 2 Icons The following screen shows the shutter priority mode icons and their descriptions FOTOS 01 01 2000 1 1000 00 00 00 4 5 Description Indicates the current white balance setting balance Photo Indicates how many pictures are stored number in memory the total number of photos that will fit in memory Macro Indicates macro mode is active 29 Icon 4 5 J NO 10 11 12 13 14 Name Date Time Shutter Speed es lt Battery Memory Quality Resolution D O Si a Metering Mode Flash 28 Description Shows current date and time Indicates the shutter speed setting Indicates current EV compensation set ting Indicates current battery status Indicates memory card status Indicates current quality setting Indicates current resolution setting Indi
20. ght the DETAIL option and press the center joystick button to confirm The detail submenu is displayed 3 Use the joystick up and down to highlight a detail setting and press the joystick nght button to confirm 4 Use the joystick up and down to highlight a setting 5 Press the center joystick button to confirm and exit the menu The color mode can be set to color black and white or sepia Chroma and Sharpness can be set to standard or increased or decreased The focus mode can be set to auto area spot or manual Auto focus is entirely automatic Area spot focus will cause the camera to focus just on the area in the center of the picture marked with a cross on the LCD screen Manual focus lets you choose an area center up down left or right on which to focus using the joystick control The long exposure setting can be set to off 2 4 6 or 8 seconds The ISO setting can be set to auto ISO100 ISO200 or ISO400 Metering can be set to matrix average over picture center weighted spot in the center of picture or the auto focus area The digital zoom can be turned on or off All detail settings remain active until you change them 3 6 Scene mode Scene mode is very simple to use and includes a set of 15 preset programs to make picture taking easy All the settings are made for you 3 6 1 Using scene mode 1 Use the mode dial to switch the camera to SCN Mode 2 Choose a preset program when prompted using the
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22. h the camera driver installation 4 2 Presto Video Works 6 Presto Video Works 6 is an advanced software application for editing video To install Presto Video Works 6 1 Insert the supplied CD ROM in the CD ROM drive 2 Ifthe CD ROM doesn t automatically boot use Windows Explorer to execute the InstallMgr exe file in the root directory The following screen is displayed o Sofiwa Rk Installer es Stet Wide Works retail Install button NewWISOft Mr Photo sE 7 EAI l 3 Click the install button to begin the installation process follow the instructions on screen More information about Presto Video Works 6 can be found in the help files when the application is started 63 4 3 Presto Mr Photo 3 Presto Mr Photo 3 is an advanced photo editing software application To install Presto Mr Photo 3 1 Insert the supplied CD ROM in the CD ROM drive 2 Ifthe CD ROM doesn t automatically boot use Windows Explorer to execute the InstallMgr exe file in the root directory The following screen is displayed SoftwaHt Installer E Ae JOST a E z Neger Works KS metai NEWISOMMT Photo a TERI Sta f Er button A H IEA 3 Click the install button to begin the installation process follow the instructions on screen More information about Presto Mr Photo 3 can be found in the help files when the application is started 65 Appendix Specifications General Imag
23. ing sensor 1 1 8 sharp 6 2 megapixel CCD image sensor Active pixels 6 0 megapixels Storage media Built in 32 MB Flash memory SD MMC card 32 64 128 256 512 MB Sensor ISO Auto 100 200 400 equivalent user sensitivity definable Lens 3X optical zoom lens Wide F2 8 f 7 3mm Tele F4 9 f 21 9 Focus range Normal 12 in inf Macro lt 12 in wide only Still image Formats JPEG EXIF DCF DPOF Direct Print DPS Resolution VGA 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M firmware interpolation Quality Fine Normal Basic Movie clips AVI 320 x 240 pixels 25 fps Zoom 3x optical zoom 4x digital zoom LCD screen 2 0 inch LTPS High resolution TFT 558 x 234 pixels Viewfinder Real image optical viewfinder 64 General Flash White balance EV compensation Self timer PC interface TV out format Shutter Auto power off Power supply Dimension Weight 2 6 feetrange Off Auto Force Slow Sync Force Red Eye Reduction Auto Red Eye Reduction Auto sunny cloudy tungsten fluorescent 2 0 EV 2 0 EV in 1 3 EV steps Off 2 or 10 seconds USB 2 0 full speed NTSC PAL Mechanical and electronic shutter 8 1 2000 second Off 1 5 or 10 minutes user definable Single rechargeable Li ion battery 3 74 L x 1 45 D x 2 54 H lt 5 47 ounces without batteries 67 Please visit our website at www dxgusa com for any product updates or special announcements You can also check out our online support desk where you can re
24. ing the shutter button and the picture being captured To set the self timer option 1 Press the menu button to display the menu 2 Use the joystick left and right to highlight the SELF TIMER option Off Q Q and press the center joystick button to confirm 3 Use the joystick up and down to highlight a self timer setting and press the center joystick button to confirm 4 Press the menu button to exit the menu The new self timer setting will remain active until you change it Pixel The Pixel option lets you change the resolution of the captured picture 39 38 To change the pixel setting 1 Press the menu button to display the menu 2 Use the joystick left and right to highlight the PIXEL option and press the center joystick button to confirm 3 Use the joystick up and down to highlight a pixel setting and press the center joystick button to confirm 4 Press the menu button to exit the menu The new pixel setting will remain active until you change it Quality The Quality option lets you change the quality of the captured picture To change the quality setting 1 Press the menu button to display the menu 2 Use the joystick left and right to highlight the QUALITY option and press the center joystick button to confirm 3 Use the joystick up and down to highlight a quality set ting and press the center joystick button to confirm 4 Press the menu button to exit the menu The
25. mode dial 2 Highlight the insert power saving option using the joystick left and right Press the center joystick button to confirm 3 Use the joystick up and down to highlight the power saving option you require off 1 5 or 10 minutes Press the center joystick button to confirm 3 7 5 Beep vol See Setting the beep function on 2 5 2 3 7 6 Shutter vol Use the shutter volume option to set the shutter sound volume To set the shutter volume 1 Set the camera to set up mode using the mode dial 2 Highlight the shutter vol option using the joystick left andright Press the center joystick button to confirm 3 Use the joystick up and down to highlight the on or offoption 4 If the on option is highlighted use the joystick left and right to set the volume level 5 Press the center joystick button to confirm 3 7 7 Start Screen Use the start screen option to set the start screen To set the start screen 1 Set the camera to set up mode using the mode dial 2 Highlight the start screen option using the joystick leftand right Press the center joystick button to confirm 3 Use the joystick up and down to highlight the start screen option you require 4 Press the center joystick button to confirm 3 7 8 Rec review Use the rec review option to set the amount of time a picture taken in shutter auto manual and SCN mode remains in theLCD before disappearing To set the rec review time
26. nter joystick again to end the recording 6 Press the menu button to exit the menu The new audio recording will be associated with the chosen picture The recording can be played when the picture is displayed by pressing the center joystick button Protect Use the protect option to prevent accidental deletion of a pic ture or video file To protect a file 1 Switch the camera to playback mode and display the picture to change on the screen 54 55 2 Press the menu button to display the menu 3 Use the joystick left and right to highlight the PROTECT option and press the center joystick button to confirm 4 Use the joystick button up and down to select the SET or CANCEL option Press the center joystick button to confirm 5 Press the menu button to exit the menu When the protect option is SET the file cannot be accidentally deleted using the erase erase all function Erase Use the erase function to delete the currently displayed picture or video To erase a picture or video 1 Switch the camera to playback mode and display the picture or video to erase on the screen 2 Press the menu button to display the menu 3 Use the joystick left and right to highlight the ERASE option and press the center joystick button to confirm 4 Use the joystick up and down to highlight the execute or cancel option Press the center joystick to confirm The current picture or video is deleted You can use the joys
27. ons For capturing action in low light con ditions with localized bright spots For capturing fast moving subjects in good light conditions For capturing images with strong backlight To capture images including the pho tographer For capturing fairly close subjects in normal light conditions For capturing very close subjects in good light conditions For capturing images in bright sunlight with large reflective surfaces For capturing distant subjects in good light conditions 44 45 Description s Sunset For capturing sunsets or when shooting et towards the light Copy For capturing close subjects in normal id light conditions in high detail Snow For capturing images outside against very bright backgrounds 3 6 4 Zoom See Zoom on 3 3 5 3 6 5 Menu options The menu options in scene mode are limited because everything is automatically set You can however change the pixel and quality options see Pixel and Quality You can also change the scene setting To change the scene setting 1 Press the menu button to display the menu 2 Use the joystick left and right to highlight the SCENEoption and press the center joystick button to confirm 3 Use the joystick up and down to highlight a scene settingand press the center joystick button to confirm 4 Press the menu button to exit the menu 5 The new scene setting will remain active until you change it 3 7 Setup Use setup mod
28. ou turn the camera on the LCD display shows icons and picture by default Press the Display button once to display important icons Press the Display button a second time to turn off the icons and display only the LCD image Press the Display button a third time to turnoff LCD image completely Press the Display a fourth time to display the icons and the LCD image again Note Turning the LCD display off increases battery life 25 24 About the LEDs The following tables explain the meaning of the LEDs mode Poweron e Powrot Selftimer 7 O Flash oam 7 Record busy ing d Poweron Powrot Lil Err 7 Poweron Poweroff Selftimer Record busy Focusing Back Red Front Red Top Blue Power saving Legend O LED on Y LED blinking LED off 27 26 3 3 Shutter priority mode Shutter priority mode is a semi automatic mode You select the shutter speed and the camera sets everything else 3 3 1 Using shutter priority mode Shutter priority mode is the only mode in which you can set the shutter speed manually You may want to use a fast shutter speed to freeze fast moving objects or you may want to use a slower shutter speed to produce a blur effect Note When using a slow shutter speed the camera will set a small ap
29. print function to set the DPOF settings for each photo for printing You can tag all pictures to be printed or just the current picture You can also select how copies are printed and whether to include the date and time The DPOF function requires a memory card When all images to be printed are tagged remove the memory card and take it to a photographic shop for printing or use it with a DPOF compatible printer To use the Print function 1 Press the Menu Button to display the menu 2 Use the joystick left and right to highlight the PRINT icon and press the joystick button to confirm The Print Setting menu is displayed 3 Use the joystick up and down to select any of the items to change and use the joystick right to make the change 4 Use the joystick up and down to highlight the print option and press the joystick button to confirm The print settings are applied to the current picture or pictures You can then take your memory card to a photo shop and print the pictures per your own specifications 3 11 Continuous mode Continuous mode lets you take a series of still pictures with a single press of the shutter button 3 11 1 Using continuous mode 1 Use the mode dial to switch the camera to continuous E Mode 2 Compose your picture using the viewfinder or LCD screen 3 Press the shutter button to capture the shots 3 11 2 Menu options Menu options in continuous mode are almost exactly the same as in auto mode
30. rinting you can connect your camera to it using the USB cable supplied See DPS mode on 3 12 for details about how to print directly to your printer 3 9 Video mode Use video mode to record video footage 3 9 1 Using video mode 1 Use the mode dial to switch the camera to video Ei Mode 2 Compose your picture using the viewfinder or LCD screen 3 Press the shutter button to begin shooting Press the shutter button W a second time to stop shooting CA KM 01 01 2000 Son oe op 3 9 2 Icons The following screen shows the auto mode icons and their descriptions 1 Ps ga 1 7 01 01 2000 RATAT 3 Icon Name Description 1 White Indicates the current white balance setting balance 2 Indicates macro mode is active 3 Shows current date and time 4 Indicates current battery status 5 Indicates memory card status card 6 Indicates current quality setting 7 Mode Indicates current mode 52 53 3 9 3 Menu options The menu options in video mode are almost exactly the same as in Manual mode See Menu options on 3 5 6 However in video mode there is no facility to change the pixel setting and there are only two options sound and color mode available in the details menu Sound recording can be turned on or off 3 10 Playback mode Use playback mode to view the pictures and videos stored in the camera on the LCD screen 3 10 1 Using playback mode 1 Use the mode dial to switch the camera to play
31. tick left and right to change the current picture or video if required 5 Press the menu button to exit the menu Erase all The erase all function works exactly like the erase function but deletes all files not just the currently displayed picture or video Rotate Use the rotate option to rotate the currently displayed image To rotate an image 1 Switch the camera to playback mode and display the picture to change on the screen 2 Press the menu button to display the menu 3 Use the joystick left and right to highlight the ROTATE option and press the center joystick button to confirm 4 Use the joystick up and down to select the type of rotation 90 clockwise or 90 counterclockwise 5 Press the center joystick button to confirm 6 Press the menu button to exit the menu Auto play Use the auto play option to automatically display the pictures and videos stored in the camera To use the auto play function 1 Press the menu button to display the menu 2 Use the joystick left and right to highlight the AUTO PLAY option and press the center joystick button to confirm The auto play submenu is displayed 3 Use the joystick up and down to select any of the items to change and use the joystick right and left to make the change 4 Use the joystick up and down to highlight the start option and press the center joystick button to confirm The auto play function begins 56 57 Print Use the
32. tware and drivers Riek 60 Eeselen Ate 62 Presto Mr Photo iert undeet ege eegen 63 Appendix EE susurro de 64 6 1 Introducing the camera Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the camera This chapter also covers system requirements package contents and camera views 1 1 System requirements The camera requires a host PC with the following specifications Windows XP 2000 ME operating system Intel Pentium Ill 500 MHz CPU or higher At least 256 MB of RAM or higher eStandard USB 1 1 port or higher 4x speed CD ROM drive or higher At least 200 MB of available disk space Note A USB 1 1 port will enable you to transfer files to and from your host PC but transfer speeds will be much faster with a USB 2 0 port 7 1 2 Features The camera is packed full of features and functions including Digital still camera 6 0 megapixels eDigital camcorder Mass storage device eVoice recorder Additionally the camera also features 3X optical zoom 4X digital zoom and a direct print function 1 3 Unpacking All the following items should be present in the camera package If any item is missing or appears damaged contact your dealer immediately A Camera ke Sen E ef 5 e gt EE Wrist strap USB TV out cable Battery re Charger power cable Rechargeable battery 1 4 About the camera Refer to the following diagrams to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls
33. y or sandy areas as 1ts components may be damaged Do not store the product in hot areas High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics Do not store the product in cold areas When the product warms up to its normal temperature moisture can form inside and may damage the electronic circuits so not attempt to open the casing Do not drop or knock the product Rough handing may damage the internal components Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the product Wipe the camera lightly with a damp soft cloth elf the product or any of its accessories are not working properly take them to your nearest qualified service center The personnel there will assist you and if necessary arrange for the product to be repaired 2 Table of contents Preface About this manal aunar menie 1 A 0 Seen eer ete tenn eee e Renn eer eee en eee ee ete 1 SA ET 2 Introducing the camera System requirements eeeegee eerste ee d d e 7 RE Ia EEE A N AAAA A E EN 7 Upa er 8 NA AAA 9 PUM I A o E ANE 9 LO EE 10 ls A E peter irre ry Serer cre ree 10 Getting started Chareing the ENEE Ae fe 11 Insertino the battery irene dci 12 Tree an SD CALA io duces des 13 Turning on for the first time e L Before VOS di 14 Setting the date and time e L Setting the Deep MUMCHON asii 15 Setting the language eee nenne dE ATT eee E 18
34. your area To set the TV out mode 1 Set the camera to set up mode using the mode dial 2 Highlight the TV out option using the joystick left and right Press the center joystick button to confirm 3 Use the joystick up and down to highlight the TV mode option you require NTSC or PAL 4 Press the center joystick button to confirm 3 8 Connect Use connect mode when you want to connect to an external device Use the USB TV out cable to connect to a TV com puter or printer 3 8 1 Using connect mode 1 Use the mode dial to switch the camera to connect d Mode 2 Use the joystick to highlight the TV computer or printer icon Ge CONNECT and press the center joystick button to confirm The camera is then ready to i connect to an external device Connecting to a TV Connect to a TV as described in Connecting to a TV on 2 9 1 Pictures and video stored in the camera can then be viewed on the TV screen OK 50 51 Connecting to a computer Connect to a computer as described in Connecting to a computer on 2 9 1 Files stored on the camera can then be transferred to the computer hard drive When connected to a computer your camera memory will appear as a removable disk Files can be transferred by dragging and dropping using Windows Explorer Before connecting to a computer for the first time make sure you have read Drivers on 4 1 Connecting to a printer If your printer supports direct p
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