DXG Technology DXG-528 User Manual
DXG-528
User’s Manual
Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the DXG-528 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 DXG reserves the
right to make changes without notice.
Copyright
© Copyright 2005
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Preface
Safety
‧ Inserting the batteries upside down can cause damage to the
camera.
‧ Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
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‧Do not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy
areas, as the 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 certain plastics.
‧Do not store the product in cold areas. When the product
warms up to its normal temperature, moisture can form
inside the camera and damage electronic circuits.
‧Do not attempt to open the casing.
‧Do not drop or hit the product. Rough handing may
damage the internal components.
‧Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong
detergents to clean the product. Use a
soft, slightly dampened cloth.
‧If the camera or any of its accessories are not working
properly, visit the DXG USA website at
There you can arrange for the product to be repaired or replaced.
www.dxgusa.com.
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Table of contents
Preface
About this manual ....................................................….....i
Copyright ...................... .. ...........................................…...i
Safety .................... ......................….. ....................…..…..ii
Overview
Camera Features ................ ......................…............. …. .. ..1
Unpacking .....................................................………........2
About the camera ...................................................…........3
Front view ...........................................................…......3
Back view ................ .............................................….....4
Top view ......................................... .. ....................…....4
Getting Started
Installing the batteries .....................................................….5
Inserting an SD card ....................................................…….6
Powering on the camera ....................................……....…..7
Before you start ...........................................................…....8
Setting the date and time .......... ... ..........................….....8
Setting the date display ................ ......................... .........9
Setting the beep function ................................……......10
Setting the language .......................................... ...….....11
Changing modes ...................... ..................................... 12
Taking still pictures ..........................…………..…......13
Shooting video .....................................………….…....13
Connecting to a TV or PC.............................................14
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Connecting the earphones ..............................................15
Using the Camera
Using the camera buttons .............. .................................16
Using the camera LCD display ........... ..................….....18
Changing the LCD display....................... ...................18
About the LEDs ..............................................................19
Photo mode .....................................................................20
Photo mode icons ........................................................20
Setting the flash ...........................................................22
Using the macro function ................ ............................23
Using the zoom function .............................................24
Capture mode and self timer function ........ .................24
Video and voice recorder mode ..................................... ..25
Video mode icons .........................................................26
Using the zoom function ..............................................27
Using the macro function ................ .............................27
Playback mode ............ ................................... ..................28
Playback mode icons .............................................. ......28
Viewing pictures and videos ........................................29
Playing voice files ............ ................................... .........30
Displaying file information ..........................................30
Using thumbnail mode ................... ...............................31
Viewing a slide show ..........................................…......31
MP3 mode .............................................................……...32
Getting MP3 files onto your DXG-528.................……32
MP3 mode icons .................... .......................................32
Playing MP3s .................. ................................... ..........34
USB mode ..................... ................................... .................35
Connecting to a PC ................... .............................…....35
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Connecting to a printer ............ ................................35
Connecting to a TV ............................ .. ........................35
Using the Setup Menus
Picture menu ................................................................36
Autom a tic or Manual m ode ............... .... .. .... .... .. .... . ..36
Image size .................. ..............................................37
Scene ...................... ................................................ ..37
Color ....................................................... .................38
Quality .....................................................................38
White balance ..........................................................39
Focus selection ........................................................39
Exposure adjustment (EV) ......................…….........40
ISO adjustment ................ ................................... .....40
Metering ................................................... ................41
Date stamp .................................................... ...........42
Video menu .........................................................….....42
Video and voice recorder mode ...............................42
Video quality ...................................... .....................43
Playback menu ............ ................................... .............43
Delete ......................................................................43
Protect ...................................................... ...............44
Slide show delay ................ ....................…….........44
Copy to card ............................................................45
DPOF ..................................................................…45
Setup menu ...................... ......................................….46
Date and time ......................................................…46
Date type ....................................................……....46
Number reset ...................................................…...46
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Beep ........................ ....................... .......................4 7
Language ...............................................................47
Power saving .........................................................47
Default ................... ................................... ............47
Format ............................................................…...48
USB mode ......................................................…...48
TV ............................ ................................... ..…....49
Installing the Software and Drivers
Drivers ................... ................................... ................50
Presto! Video Works 6 ..............................................51
Presto! Mr. Photo 3 ............................................ .......51
Appendices
Appendix A: Specifications .......................................52
Appendix B: System requirements.............................54
Appendix C: PictBridge errors....................................55
Appendix D: SD card capacities.................................56
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1. Overview
1.1 Camera features
The DXG-528 has many features including:
‧ Digital still camera (5.1 megapixel)
‧ Digital camcorder
‧ Mass storage device
‧ MP3 player
‧ Voice recorder
‧ 3X optical zoom
‧ Direct Print functionality
System requirements
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1.2 Unpacking
All the following items should be included in the camera
package. If any item is missing or appears damaged,
contact DXG USA immediately.
Unpacking
Camera Earphones
Wrist strap Camera pouch
Alkaline USB/TV-Out
AA batteries x2 cable
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CD-ROM (driver and User’s manual
lication software
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1.3 About the camera
Refer to the following diagrams to familiarize yourself with
The buttons and controls of the camera.
1.3.1 Front view
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About the camera
1.3.2 Back view
About the camera
Note: Refer to page 19 for more information on the LEDs.
1.3.3 Top view
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2. Getting Started
This section covers only basic functions. See later chapters
for details about advanced functions.
2.1 Installing the batteries
The camera can use either standard two AA alkaline
Batteries or one CRV3 lithium battery (shown).
Note: Installing the batteries incorrectly could damage
the camera.
1. Open the battery door.
2. Insert the battery as shown.
Inserting the battery
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3. Close the battery door.
Note: The pictures here show a CRV3 lithium
Inserting an SD card
battery. The camera can also use 2 AA alkaline type
batteries. Be sure the batteries are installed properly.
Batteries inserted upside down can damage the
product.
2.2 Inserting an SD card
An optional SD/MMC card can be installed in the camera to
provide additional storage space for still images, videos, MP3,
or other files. These cards are available for purchase at
www.dxgusa.com
To install an SD card:
1. Open the battery door.
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2. Insert an SD card as shown.
Make sure the gold contacts are facing up as shown.
3. Close the battery door.
2.3 Powering on the camera
Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds.
Turning on for the first time
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2.4 Before you start
Before you use your camera, there are some basic settings
you should adjust.
2.4.1 Setting the date and time
To set the date and time:
1. Turn the camera on as described on page 7.
Before you start
2. Press the menu button to
display the menu screen.
3. Move the joystick to the right
to select the tools menu.
4. Use the joystick to highlight
the date and time option.
Press the joystick when the
option is highlighted.
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5. Move the joystick left and right to move between fields
and move joystick up and down to alter values in the
selected field.
6. Press the joystick button to save the new setting.
7. Press the menu button to leave the menu.
2.4.2 Setting the date display
To set the way the date is displayed:
1. Turn the camera on as described in “Turning on for the
first time” on page 7.
2. Press the menu button to
display the menu screen.
3. Move the joystick to the right
to select the tools menu.
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Before you start
4. Use the joystick to highlight
the date type option.
Before you start
5. Use the joystick to select the date type, YMD, MDY, DMY.
6. Press the menu button to leave the menu and save the setting.
2.4.3 Setting the beep function
To set the beep function:
1. Turn the camera on as described in “Turning on for the
first time” on page 7.
2. Press the menu button to
display the menu screen.
3. Move the joystick to the right
to select the tools menu.
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4. Use the joystick to highlight
the beep option . Press the
joystick when the option is
highlighted.
5. Press the menu button to
leave the menu and save
the setting.
2.4.4 Setting the language
To set the language:
1. Turn the camera on as described in “Turning on for the
first time” on page 7.
2. Press the menu button to
display the menu screen.
3. Move the joystick to the right
to select the tools menu.
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Before you start
4. Use the joystick (up/down)
to select the Language
option.
Changing modes
5. Use the joystick (left/right) to select the language option,
English, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Simplified Chinese,
Traditional Chinese, or Japanese.
2.5 Changing modes
The DXG-528 can operate in three modes, Photo Mode, Video
Mode, and Playback Mode. Use the Mode Switch to change
the mode.
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