DXG Technology DXG-518 User Manual

DXG-518

User’s Manual

DXG

USA

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. If the contents of this manual do not tally with the camera, please take the camera as a criterion, and our company reserves the right to change the contents or technical specifications without prior

notification. If the accessories do not tally with the actual

package, please take the actual package as a criterion.

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

z Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. z When using AA type batteries in this product, ensure

that they are inserted correctly. Inserting the batteries upside down can cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire.

z Do not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy

areas, as its components may be damaged.

z 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.

z 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.

z Do not attempt to open camera casing. z Do not drop or knock the product. Rough handling may

damage the internal components.

z Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong

detergents to clean the product. Wipe the product lightly with a damp soft cloth.

z 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.

Table of contents

Preface.................................................................... I

About this manual......................................................I

Safety… .................................................................... II

1. Introduction...................................................1

1.1. System requirements.....................................1

1.2. Features.........................................................1

1.3. Unpacking.....................................................2

1.4. About the camera..........................................3

1.4.1. Front view ..............................................................3

1.4.2. Top view .................................................................4

1.4.3. Back view................................................................4

1.4.4. Left view ................................................................. 5

2. Getting started...............................................6

2.1. Inserting an SD card.....................................6

2.2. Inserting the batteries ...................................7

2.3. Turning on for the first time.........................8

2.4. Changing modes............................................8

2.5. Before you start.............................................9

2.5.1. Setting the date and time...................................... 9

2.5.2. Setting the language............................................ 10

2.6. Taking still picture.......................................11

2.6.1. To take a still picture........................................... 11

2.6.2. To playback the picture ......................................11

2.7. Shooting video.............................................12

2.7.1. To shoot a video clip ........................................... 12

2.7.2. To playback the video clip .................................12

2.8. Voice recording............................................13

2.8.1. To make a voice recording .................................13

2.8.2. To playback a voice file ......................................13

2.9. Connecting to a computer...........................14

2.10. Connecting to a TV.....................................14

3. Using the camera.........................................15

3.1. Using the camera buttons...........................15

3.1.1 Back view..............................................................15

3.1.2 Top view...............................................................15

3.2. About the LEDs...........................................18

3.3. Photo mode..................................................19

3.3.1. Photo mode icons ................................................19

3.3.2. Scene selection .....................................................21

3.3.3. Capture mode and self-timer function .............22

3.3.4. Setting the flash ...................................................22

3.3.5. Using the macro function ................................... 23

3.3.6. Using the zoom function ....................................23

3.4. Video mode..................................................24

3.4.1. Video mode icons................................................ 24

3.5. REC mode....................................................25

3.5.1. REC mode icons...................................................25

3.6. Playback mode ............................................26

3.6.1. Displaying file information................................26

3.6.2. Playback mode icons...........................................27

3.6.3. Thumbnail mode .................................................28

3.7. USB mode....................................................28

3.7.1. Storage device mode ........................................... 28

4. Using the menus...........................................29

4.1. Picture menu...............................................29

4.1.1. Scene .....................................................................29

4.1.2. Size ........................................................................30

4.1.3. Date stamp ...........................................................30

4.1.4. Quality ..................................................................30

4.1.5. Color...................................................................... 31

4.1.6. White balance....................................................... 31

4.1.7. Focus selection ..................................................... 31

4.1.8. Metering ...............................................................32

4.1.9. Exposure adjustment (EV) .................................32

4.1.10. ISO.........................................................................33

4.2. Video menu..................................................33

4.2.1. Video Quality.......................................................33

4.3. Playback menu............................................34

4.3.1. Delete all ............................................................... 34

4.3.2. Protect ...................................................................34

4.3.3. Slide show ............................................................35

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4.3.4.

Copy to card.........................................................35

4.3.5. DPOF..................................................................... 36

4.4. Setup menu..................................................36

4.4.1. Date/time .............................................................36

4.4.2. Set date type.........................................................36

4.4.3. Number reset .......................................................37

4.4.4. Beep.......................................................................37

4.4.5. Language ..............................................................37

4.4.6. Power saving........................................................ 38

4.4.7. Default ..................................................................38

4.4.8. Format...................................................................38

4.4.9. USB Mode............................................................. 39

4.4.10. TV .......................................................................... 39

5. Installing the software and drivers............40

5.1. Drivers.........................................................40

5.1.1. Mass Storage ........................................................40

5.2. Presto! Video Works 6.................................42

5.3. Presto! Mr. Photo 3.....................................43

Appendix ..............................................................44

Specifications ...........................................................44

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 descriptions of the hardware components.

1.1. System requirements

The camera requires a host PC with the following specifications:

z Windows® XP, 2000, ME, 98SE operating system z Intel® Pentium 166 MHz CPU or higher z At least 32 MB of RAM z Standard USB 1.1 port or higher z 4x speed CD-ROM drive or higher z At least 10 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 is packed full of features and functions including:

z Digital still camera (5.0 Megapixels) z Digital camcorder z Mass storage device

Additionally, the camera features 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom, with voice recorder, card reader, and direct print functions.

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.

Digital camera

Wrist strap

(Driver and application

CD-ROM

software)

AA batteries x2

Pouch

USB/AV cable

User manual

1.4. About the camera

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

1.4.1. Front view

Flash

Shutter Button

Power Button

Self-timer LED

Speaker

Lens assembly

Microphone

1.4.2. Top view

1.4.3. Back view

Busy LED

(Red)

Power LED

(Green)

Power button Shutter button

LCD screen

Zoom out/Zoom in buttons

Playback button

Mode button

Joystick (Multi selector)

Display button

Menu button

USB/AV ports

Note: Refer to “About the LEDs” section for information of LED indicators.

1.4.4. Left view

Strap eyelet

Battery cover

2. Getting started

Read this section to learn how to start using the camera. This section covers only basic functions such as inserting the battery and memory cards, turning it on, and making preliminary settings. See later chapters for 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 clips, or other files.

1. Open battery cover.

2. Insert SD card as shown. Make sure

the gold contacts are facing down as shown.

3. Close the battery cover.

2.2. Inserting the batteries

The camera is powered by two alkaline AA batteries.

Note: Install the batteries exactly as described here. Ensure that the polarity of the batteries is correct. Installing the batteries incorrectly could cause damage to the camera and possibly start a fire.

1. Open the battery cover.

2. Insert the batteries as shown.

Close the battery cover.

2.3. Turning on for the first time

Press and hold the power button about two seconds to turn on/off the camera.

Power button Shutter button

2.4. Changing modes

The camera can operate in four modes, Auto mode, Program mode, Video mode, and Voice Recording mode. Press the Mode button

to switch between modes.

Mode button

2.5. Before you start

Before using the camera, some basic settings need to be configured and are described in the following sections.

2.5.1. Setting the date and time

1. Turn on the camera, and press the MENU button to display the

menu screen.

2. Move the joystick right to show the setup menu and move it

down to highlight the Date/Time option. Press the joystick to confirm.

3. Use the joystick to highlight each field, and adjust the value. After

the changes are done, press the joystick to confirm.

4. Press the Menu button again to exit.

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