DXG Technology Digital Camera User Manual
Preface............................................................................................................... 4
Contents
About this manual....................................................................................... 4
Copyright ...........................................................................................................4
Safety.................................................................................................................. 5
1. Introducing the camera..............................................................6
1.1 System requirements.................................................................................... 6
1.2 Features....................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Unpacking.................................................................................................... 7
1.4 About the camera.........................................................................................8
1.4.1 Front view ................................................................................... 8
1.4.2 Top view...................................................................................... 8
1.4.3 Back view..................................................................................... 8
2. Getting started .......................................................................... 11
2.1 Inserting an SD card................................................................................. 11
2.2 Inserting the battery...................................................................................12
2.3 Charging the battery.................................................................................. 13
2.4 Turning on for the first time...................................................................... 14
2.5 Changing modes........................................................................................ 14
2.6 Before you start.......................................................................................... 15
2.6.1 Setting the date and time......................................................... 15
2.6.2 Setting the language................................................................. 16
2.7 Taking pictur es...........................................................................................16
2.7.1 Taking your first still picture .................................................. 16
2.7.2 Taking pictures ......................................................................... 17
2.8 Video recording.......................................................................................... 20
2.8.1 Video .......................................................................................... 20
2.8.2 Video playback ......................................................................... 20
2.9 Audio or voice recording............................................................................ 22
2.9.1 Audio ......................................................................................... 22
2.9.2 Playing the audio file............................................................... 24
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2.10 Connecting to a computer........................................................................25
2.10.1 Mass Storage................................................................................ 25
2.10.2 PC camera .................................................................................... 26
2.11 Connecting to a TV.....................................................................................26
3. Using the camera.........................................................................27
3.1 Photo mode...................................................................................................27
3.1.1 Icons..............................................................................................27
3.1.2 Setting the flash...........................................................................28
3.1.3 Setting the size............................................................................. 28
3.1.4 Quality..........................................................................................28
3.1.5 White balance .............................................................................. 29
3.1.6 Color effect................................................................................... 29
3.1.7 Date Stamp................................................................................... 29
3.2 Video recorder mode.....................................................................................30
3.2.1 Icons..............................................................................................30
3.2.2 Setting the size............................................................................. 31
3.2.3 Quality..........................................................................................31
3.2.4 White Balance..............................................................................31
3.2.5 Color effect................................................................................... 31
3.2.6 File format.................................................................................... 31
3.3 Audio or Voice Recording mode...................................................................32
3.3.1 Icons..............................................................................................32
3.4 Setup mode................................................................................................... 32
3.4.1 Setting the date and time ........................................................... 33
3.4.2 Setting the beep function ........................................................... 33
3.4.3 Setting the language ................................................................... 33
3.4.4 Auto Display Off......................................................................... 33
3.4.5 Auto Power Off ...........................................................................34
3.4.6 Format ..........................................................................................34
3.4.7 TV Standard................................................................................. 35
3.4.8 Default..........................................................................................35
3.4.9 Memory Status ............................................................................35
3.4.10 Frequency..................................................................................... 36
3.5 FM Radio mode....................................... .....................................................37
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3.5.1 Sound recording icon............................................................... 37
3.5.2 Operation instructions............................................................. 37
3.6 Music Player mode .................................................................................... 39
3.6.1 Icons ........................................................................................... 39
3.6.2 Operation instructions............................................................. 39
3.7 Movie player mode..................................................................................... 41
3.7.1 Mode icons ................................................................................ 41
3.7.2 Operation instructions............................................................. 41
3.8 Photo viewer mode........................... .......................................................... 42
3.8.1 Operation instructions............................................................. 43
3.9 Game mode ................................................................................................ 44
3.9.1 Boxman ...................................................................................... 44
3.9.2 Tetris........................................................................................... 45
3.9.3 Memory (game) ........................................................................ 46
3.9.4 Gobang....................................................................................... 47
4. Recording TV programs..........................................................48
4.1 Operation instructions...............................................................................48
5. Installing software and drivers................................................49
5.1 Drivers........................................................................................................ 49
5.1.1 Mass Storage ............................................................................. 49
5.2 Presto! Video Works 6................................................................................ 50
5.3 Presto! Mr. Photo 3.................................................................................... 50
5.4 XviD codec for PC..................................................................................... 51
6 . Troubleshooting.......................................................................54
6.1 Problems and remedies.............................................................................. 54
Appendix .......................................................................................55
Specification .................................................................................................... 55
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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced digital camera. Please 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, and the manufacturer
reserves the right to make changes without notice.
If the accessories don’t match the actual items in the package, please take the actual items as th e
standard.
Copyright
© Copyright 2005.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored
in a retrieval system or 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.
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Safety
• When using lithium-ion battery of this product, ensure that it is inserted correctly. Inserting
the batteryupside down can cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire.
• Use only the supplied type of battery and charger with the camera. Using other types of
batteries or chargers may damage this device and void the warranty.
• Do not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas, as its 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, this may damage the electronic circuits.
• Do 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 with a soft cloth slightly dampened.
If 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.
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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 front and rear views.
1.1 System requirements
The camera requires a host PC with the following specifications:
• Windows
• Intel® Pentium III 500 MHz CPU or higher
• At least 256 MB of RAM or higher
• Standard USB 1.1 port or higher
• 4 x 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.
1.2 Features
The camera offers a variety of features and functions including:
• Digital still camera (max. 12.0 Mega pixels)
• Digital camcorder
• Movie player
• Music play e r
• FM Tuner
• Voice recorder
• Photo viewer
• Video Game Player
Additionally, the camera also has 4X digital zoom, with mass storage device and SD card reader
functions.
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XP, 2000 and ME operating sy stem
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1.3 Unpacking
The following items should be present in the camera package. If any item is missing or appears
damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
Digital Camera
DC-IN 5V A dapter
USB Cable
Camera Pouch
Changer Stand DC-IN Connector
Wrist Strap
User Manual
Earphones
(Driver and Application software)
Li-ion Bettery
AV C ab le
CD-ROM
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1.4 About the camera
Refer to the following diagrams to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of the
camera.
1.4.1 Front view
Joystick
Status LED
Mode Button
Power
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1.4.2 Top view
1.4.3 Back view
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AV I N jac k
LCD screen
AV O UT j ac k
Microphone
DC IN jack
USB
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Browse
Earphones jack
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Wrist Strap
Buckle
Flash
Lens
Stand Battery Cover
Speaker
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See the table below for a description of each button’s function.
Button Name Function
z Press to turn power on or off.
Power
Mode
joystick
OK
Browse button
Standby/Busy
(green indicator)
Flash charging
(red indicator)
z When the camera is in work/standby status,
the green indicator ligh ts.
z When the camera is in “Flash charging”
status, the red indicator lights.
Press this Mode button to switch to the
z
following modes: Photo mode, FM Radio
mode, Game mode, Music player mode,
Photo viewer mode, Setup mode, Video
mode, Sound recording mode, Movie
player mode.
z Use this button to execute different
operations with different mode, such as
selecting, moving up/down/left/right.
z Adjust EV value and self-capturing time,
zoom and flash charging in Photo mode.
z Adjust EV value and zoom in Video mode.
z Use this button with joystick and Mode
button to finish the related selection and
setup.
z Press to capture in the Photo mode.
z Press to start/stop recording video/sound in
the Video/Sound recording mode.
z Press this button in the Photo, Video or
Sound recording mode to enter the Playback
mode (quick browse), and press again to
return to the Photo, Video or Sound
recording mode.
z When the camera is in work/standby status,
the green indicator ligh ts.
z When the camera is in use and “Flash
charging” status, the red indicator lights.
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2. Getting started
Read this section to learn how to start using the digital camera. This section covers only basic
functions, such as inserting the battery and memory card, turning on/off and initial setup. See later
chapters for details about advanced functions.
2.1 Inserting an SD card
An SD card can be installed in the camera to provide additional storage space for still images,
video, MP3 or other files.
1. Open the battery compartment as shown.
2. Insert an SD card as shown. Make sure the gold contacts are facing down, as shown.
3. Close battery compartment as shown.
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2.2 Inserting the battery
The camera is designed to use a rechargeable Li-ion battery.
Note: Install the battery exactly as described here. Installing the batteries incorrectly could cause
damage to the camera and possibly start a fire.
1. Open the battery compartment as shown.
2. Insert the battery as shown.
3. Close the battery compartment.
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2.3 Charging the batt ery
Insert the battery into the charger as shown and connect the power supply to the charging unit and
the mains supply.
The indicator on the charger will turn into red. It will take about five hours to completely charge
the battery. When battery is full, the i ndicator will turn into green.
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2.4 Turning on for the first time
Press and hold the power button for two seconds to turn on/off the camera. The green LED on the
camera lights up.
Power key
2.5 Changing modes
The camera can operate in nine modes: Photo mode, FM Radio mode, Game mode, Music
player mode, Photo viewer mode, Setup mode, Video mode, Sound recording mode, Movie
player mode. Press the mode button to display modes Use the joystick to select a mode, and press
the OK to enter when selecte d.
Joystick
Mode Button
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2.6 Before you start
Before you can use your camera there are some basic settings to be configured, please refer to the
following sections.
2.6.1 Setting the date and time
1. Turn the camera on, and use joystick (Left/Right button ) to System icon, and then
press OK
.
2. Use joystick (Up/Down button
the submenu flashes.
3.
Use the joystick (Left/Right button ) to select the field, and then use the joystick
(Up/Down button
confirm.
4. Press the joystick (ENTER button ) or Mode button to leave the menu.
) to select the Date/Time option. Press the OK and
) to adjust the value. When finishing changing, use the OK to
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2.6.2 Setting the language
1. Turn the camera on, and use joystick (Left/Right button ) to System icon, and then press
OK
.
2. Use the joystick (Up/Down button ) to select the Language option.
3. Use the joystick (Left/Right button ) to select languages, and press the OK to
confirm.
4. Press the joystick (ENTER button
) or Mode button to leave the menu.
2.7 Taking pictures
2.7.1 Taking your first still picture
1. Turn the camera on, and use joystick (Left/Right button ) to scroll until you reach
Camera, and then press OK
2. Use the LCD screen to frame the picture.
3. Press the OK
4. The picture will automatically be saved with a unique file name.
5. Use the joystick (Left/Right button
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to take a still picture.
to enter the Photo mode.
) to hide the icons on the screen.
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