DXG Technology DXG-568 User Manual

Digital Camera

User’s Manual

DXG-568

Contents

Getting Started

■ ATTENTION .....................................................................................4

Safety Precautions..................................................................................................4

Before Use

Important Notices......................................................................................5

...............................................................................................4

■ Package Contents.............................................................................6

Getting Ready

■ Getting to Know Your Camera

Names of Parts ......................................................................................................7

Operation Buttons..................................................................................................8

■ Using Batteries

Loading/Replacing Batteries....................................................................................9

■ Memory Card and Internal Memory

Loading/Removing the Memory Card.....................................................................10

Using the Internal Memory....................................................................................13

■ Attaching the Strap ........................................................................14

■ Turning on the Camera and LED Indicators..................................15

■ Setting the Date/Time and Language...........................................17

Basic Operations

■ LCD Screen, Menu, and Button Icons............................................18

■ Taking a Picture..............................................................................28

■ Transfering Pictures From the Camera to Your PC.......................48

Mode Description

■ Setup Mode

■ Image Settings

Image Resolution.................................................................................................19

Image Quality......................................................................................................19

White Balance......................................................................................................19

EV Compensation.................................................................................................20

Volume................................................................................................................20

System

■

Language Options................................................................................................20

Date/Time ...........................................................................................................20

TV-Out Options....................................................................................................20

Lighting Options...................................................................................................20

■ System 2

LCD Screen Contrast.............................................................................................20

LCD Screen Brightness .........................................................................................20

Shutter Effect.......................................................................................................20

Format Memory....................................................................................................21

Default Settings ...................................................................................................21

Firmware Update..................................................................................................21

File Copy .............................................................................................................21

Menu Index .........................................................................................................22

■ Picture Mode

LCD Screen Icons.................................................................................................27

Taking Pictures.....................................................................................................28

LCD Screen Display ..............................................................................................28

Macro / Normal....................................................................................................29

Digital Zoom........................................................................................................29

Self-timer Mode....................................................................................................29

Flash...................................................................................................................30

Menu...................................................................................................................30

Menu Index .........................................................................................................31

■

Movie/Video Mode

LCD Screen Icons.................................................................................................33

Recording Video...................................................................................................34

LCD Screen Display ..............................................................................................34

Digital Zoom........................................................................................................35

Menu...................................................................................................................35

Image Resolution.................................................................................................35

Numbers of Image per Second..............................................................................35

Image Quality......................................................................................................35

EV Compensation.................................................................................................35

Menu Index .........................................................................................................36

■ Playback Mode

LCD Screen Icons.................................................................................................37

Thumbnail Display and File Selection.....................................................................39

Image Enlargement Mo de.....................................................................................40

Play Video............................................................................................................41

Play Audio File .....................................................................................................41

Menu...................................................................................................................42

■ Delete

Delete One ..........................................................................................................42

Delete All.............................................................................................................42

Exit .....................................................................................................................42

■ Function

Auto Play.............................................................................................................42

Exit .....................................................................................................................42

■

Printing Setup

Set to All .............................................................................................................42

Set to One...........................................................................................................42

Date....................................................................................................................42

Exit .....................................................................................................................42

Menu Index .........................................................................................................43

■ Voice Mode

LCD Screen Icons.................................................................................................46

Audio ..................................................................................................................46

■ USB Mode

Transferring Pictures to Your PC (Mass Storage).....................................................48

File Structure of Memory Card...............................................................................49

PC Camera (Webcam) ..........................................................................................50

■ Printing Directly Mode

Print One.............................................................................................................51

Print All ...............................................................................................................51

Menu Index .........................................................................................................52

■ TV-Out Options .........................................................................................53

■ Software Driver Installation.................................................................54

■

Installing Mr. Photo / VideoWorks 6..................................................56

Appendix

■ Specifications ............................................................................................60

■ System Requirements.............................................................................61

ATTENTION

 Safety Precautions

The Software CD packaged with this camera is designed for a PC only. Playing it on an audio CD player may damage the device. This camera is a precision electronic device. Do not attempt to service this camera yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not store this product under direct sunlight.

 Before Use

Take some test shots befo re formal recording.

Before using this camera for any important occasions (such as a wedding ceremony or an overseas trip), test the camera beforehand to ensure that it functions well. Any supplemental cost caused by the malfunction of this product (such as cost of photography or the loss of photography income) is not the responsibility of DXG and no compensation will be provided for it.

Any pictures taken with this digital camera must be in accordance with copyright law. When "No Photography" signs are posted, it is illegal to record any live performance, improvisation or exhibits even for personal purpose. Any transfer of memory card data must also be conducted under the provisions of copyright law.

Notes on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen

Be extra careful if the LCD screen is damaged; if the LCD gets cracked do the following:

1. If the liquid touches the skin: wipe the skin dry with a cloth and rinse

immediately with plenty of water.

2. If the liquid comes in contact with the eyes: rinse immediately with plenty of

water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical advice as soon as possible.

3. In case the liquid is accidentally ingested: rinse the mouth with water, drink

plenty of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical advice as soon as possible.

ATTENTION (con.)

 Important Notices

This product consists of intricate electrical parts. To ensure optimal performance, do not drop the camera.

Avoid storing the camera in the following locations:

1. In damp or dusty places.

2. In sealed vehicles, under direct sunlight, or in places with high

temperatures.

3. In areas where there is a lot of vibration.

4. In locations full of smoke, fumes or steam.

5. In locations subject to strong magnetic fields.

6. In rainy or snowy locations.

Do not open the batter y cover when the power is on. If water h a s entered the camera, turn the powe r OF F and remove the batteries immediately.

Camera Maintenance

1. If the lens, LCD screen, or viewfinder surface is dirty, use a lens brush or soft

cloth to wipe it clean. Do not touch the lens with you fingers.

2. To avoid scratching the lens, LCD screen, or viewfinder surface, do not use

any solid object to clean the camera.

3. Do not use any detergent or volatile solution. This could damage the paint or

lens. Use a soft cloth only.

Package Contents

Carefully unpack your camera and make sure that you have the following items. If an item is missing or damaged, please contact the vendor immediately.

Digital Camera USB Cable TV-Out Cable

Software CD

Pouch

User's Manual

AA alkaline batteries x 2

Strap

Getting to Know Your Camera

 Names of Parts

Front View

1. Speaker 2. Lens Cover/Power Switch 3. Shutter Button

4. Flash 5. Red-eye Reduction Device 6. Microphone

7. Self-timer LED 8. Macro Switch Button 9. Lens

10. Connector Cover 11. TV-Out Port 12. USB Port

 Shutter Button

The Shutter button is used to take pictures in the Picture Mode or start

recording video or Movie/Video Mode.

 Lens Cover

The lens cover when slid open will turn the camera’s power on automatically. To

turn the power off, slide the lens cover back.

 USB Cover

Open the USB cover to find the USB and TV-Out ports.

Getting to Know Your Camera (con.)

Rear View

1. Status LED 2. Macro LED 3. LCD Screen

4. Display Button 5. Menu Button 6. 4-way Scroll Button

7. Strap Holder 8. Flash Button 9. Battery Cover

10. Mode Dial 11. Memory Card Slot



Operation Buttons

 Macro switch

Toggles between the Macro and Normal Modes; refer to page 29 for details.



Disp. Button

Changes the display of the icons on the screen; refer to the LCD Screen Icons

in each mode for details.

 Flash Button

Toggles between the Flash Modes; refer to page 30 for details.

 4-way Scroll Button

The 4-way scroll button is used to navigate the menus and to operate the zoom.

 Mode Dial

Toggles between Setup Mode , Movie/Video Mode , Playback Mode ,

Picture Mode

and Voice Mode .

Using Batteries

 Loading/Replacing Batteries

Turn the digital camera off and follow the instructions below:

Slide the battery cover open in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Insert the batteries according to the diagram on the inside of the cover.

Close and lock the battery cover.

Note: Using rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries can greatly extend battery life and are available online at: www .dxgusa.com/shop

Open and close the battery cover gently to avoid damaging it.

Memory Card and Internal Memory

 Loading the Memory Card

Turn the camera off and follow the instructions below:

Note: This camera does not come with a memory card. Optional SD cards can be

purchased at www.dxgusa.com/shop

Slide the battery cover open in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Insert the memory card in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Memory Card and Internal Memory

Removing the Memory Card



Turn the camera off and follow the instructions below:

Slide the battery cover open in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Press the memory card down gently and then release. The memory card will

partially pop-up.

Pull the memory card out with your fingers in the direction indicated by the

arrow.

Memory Card and Internal Memory (con.)

The memory cards applicable to this camera are SD or

MMC (32MB~1GB).

Memory cards inserted the wrong way will not fit and

forcing them could damage the memory card. If the

camera cannot access the memory card, a

will display on the LCD screen, and users will not be able

to take pictures or access the memory card.

To resolve, wipe the metal interface of the card with a

soft cloth and then reload the card again.

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NOTE: When formatting the memory card through a comput er, use the FAT16 format.

Under normal conditions, the icon will be displayed on the LCD screen after

inserting the memory card. If the

using the internal memory. There are four possible reasons for this:

icon is displayed, it means the camera is

 The camera cannot recognize the file format of the memory

card.

Transfer all files saved in the memory card to your PC through a card reader and then reformat the memory card. Warning: Formatting will delete all pictures on

the card, so make sure they are first backed up onto your computer.

 The metal interface of the memory car d might be dirty.

Gently wipe the metal interface with a soft cloth and the reload the card.

 The memory card may be malfunctioning

Please contact the manufacturer of the memory card for assistance. There are many low quality cards that have interface problems with electronic devices.

Memory Card and Internal Memory (con.)

 The camera has a memory card slot malfunction and can’t

access the memory card.

Please contact DXG technical support for assistance.

 Using the Internal Memory

This camera has 32MB of built-in memory to provide a temporary space for storing data when the external memory card is full (the camera cannot use the full 32MB of the flash memory, because some memory is used by the camera’s firmware).

If a memory card is inserted into the camera, all actions (e.g. formatting memory, saving images, playing video, and transferring images etc.,) will be performed on the card.

If you prefer to use the internal memory, just remove the memory card and all of the actions will be performed on the internal memory.

Note: This camera does not come with a memory card. SD cards guaranteed to

work with DXG cameras are available online at: www.dxgusa.com/shop

Attaching the Strap

Insert the thin end of the strap into the strap holder.

Pass the other end of strap through the loop.

Pull the strap tightly.

Turning on the Camera



Power supply

Slide the lens cover back gently and the power will turn on automatically. To turn off the power, slide the lens cover back.

If the camera has not been used for one minute, the camera will shut OFF automatically because of the power saving function. To turn the camera on again, slide the lens cover closed and then back open again .

Battery Power Level



The following are status icons for different levels of battery power:

Full battery power

Medium battery power

Low battery power No Battery power (the icon turns to red)

You will need to reset the date/time after replacing the batteri es. The menu optio ns will be remain where they were last set.

Turning on the Camera (con.)

Low battery power af fects the charging time for the flash. To keep flash recharge times low, make sure the batteries are kept fresh.

LED Indicators



The following table lists the description of the Self-timer LED (located on the front of camera) and Status LED (located on the rear of camera):

Status

LED

Self-timer

LED

Color Description

Red On Busy

Green On Macro

The self-timer is activated.

Red Blinking

The self-timer LED blinks

faster at the last 3 seconds.

Red-eye

Reduction

Red Blinking Red-eye Reduction is

activated.

Setting the Date/Time and Language

Toggle the Mode Dial to the Setup Mode .

 Setting the Date/Time

This camera can record the date and time of the photograph, if the correct date and time are set up before using the camera. Pease refer to the Setup Mode section for more information (refer to page 20).

 Setting the Language

You can select a preferable language for the LCD screen. There are 7 languages available: English, Traditional Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese and

Spanish.

SYSTE M

Language Date/Time TV Standard Frequency

:Page :Sel. Set

SY S TEM

a n

Engli sh I ta lia no

Engl i sh Italiano

g u

中文

a g

Franca is

Francais

Deutsch

:Sel. Set

日本語

Espa nol

Espanol

SY S TEM

a n

Engli sh I taliano

Eng l i sh Italiano

g u

中文

a g

Franca is

Deutsch

:Sel. Set

日本語

Espa nol

Esp a nol

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Basic Operations

 LCD Screen

The LCD screen makes it easy to frame the subject, adjust the settings, and view the recorded photos and videos. Note: Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause the LCD screen to temporarily darken. This is normal for LCD screen and is not permanent.

There are several icons on the screen; please refer to LCD Screen Icons in each

mode for details.

 Menu

The menu will be available by pressing the Menu button on the following

modes which include: Picture mode

Mode

, Setup Mode and Voice Mode .

, Movie/Video Mode , Playback

 Button Icons

There are icons displayed on bottom of the LCD screen for corresponding functions of each mode.

Icon Description

Center button of the 4-way scroll button

Up / Down / Left / Right arrow buttons of

the 4-way scroll button

Flash button

Menu button

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