DXG Technology Digital Camera User Manual

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	Contents
Preface ...............................................................................................................	4
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 pictures...........................................................................................		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

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

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 the standard.

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.

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.

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® XP, 2000 and ME operating system

•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 player

•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.

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.

			Li-ion Bettery
Digital Camera	Camera Pouch	Earphones

	Changer Stand	DC-IN Connector	AV Cable
DC-IN 5V Adapter	Changer Stand	DC-IN Connector	AV Cable

USB Cable	Wrist Strap	User Manual	CD-ROM
USB Cable	Wrist Strap	User Manual	(Driver and Application software)
			(Driver and Application software)

DXG Technology Digital Camera User Manual

1.4 About the camera

Refer to the following diagrams to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of the camera.

1.4.1Front view

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Status LED

Mode Button

Joystick

Power

1.4.2Top view

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Microphone	Earphones jack	¶
Microphone	Earphones jack

DC IN jack

AV OUT jack USB

AV IN jack

1.4.3Back view

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Wrist Strap			Deleted: ¶
Buckle	Flash	Lens	¶
Buckle	Flash	Lens

Battery Cover	Stand	Speaker

See the table below for a description of each button’s function.

Button

Name

Function

		z Press to turn power on or off.
		z When the camera is in work/standby status,
	Power	the green indicator lights.
		z When the camera is in “Flash charging”
		status, the red indicator lights.

		z Press this Mode button to switch to the
		following modes: Photo mode, FM Radio
	Mode	mode, Game mode, Music player mode,
	Mode	Photo viewer mode, Setup mode, Video
		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
	joystick	selecting, moving up/down/left/right.
	joystick	z Adjust EV value and self-capturing time,
		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
	OK	setup.
	OK	z Press to capture in the Photo mode.
		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
	Browse button	Sound recording mode to enter the Playback
	Browse button	mode (quick browse), and press again to
		return to the Photo, Video or Sound
		recording mode.

	Standby/Busy	z When the camera is in work/standby status,
	(green indicator)	the green indicator lights.
	Flash charging	z When the camera is in use and “Flash
	(red indicator)	charging” status, the red indicator lights.

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.

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.

2.3 Charging the battery

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 indicator will turn into green.

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 selected.

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.

2.6.1Setting 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 ) to select the Date/Time option. Press the OK and the submenu flashes.

3.Use the joystick (Left/Right button ) to select the field, and then use the joystick (Up/Down button ) to adjust the value. When finishing changing, use the OK to confirm.