DXG Technology DXG-608 User Manual

DXG-608

User’s Manual

DXG

USA

Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced digital camera. Make sure that you 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 came ra, please take the camera as a criterion. DXG reserves the right to change the contents of this manual or the technical specifications of the camera without prior notification. If the accessories do not tally with the actual package, please take the actual package as the criterion.

reproduced, 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 Li-ion batteries in this product, ensure that they are inserted correctly. Inserting the batteries improperly

can cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire.

•Use only the type of battery and charger that came with your camera. Using any other type of battery or charger may

damage the equipment and invalidate 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 and 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 lightly

with a damp soft cloth.

•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

About this manual .......................................…......…..........1

Safety ........................................ ...................….…. ...…......2

Introducing the camera

System requirements .................................. .. ..….……........7

Features ........................................................…......…..…...7

Unpacking ........................ ......................... ..……..…..........8

About the camera ...........................................……….........9

Front view .......................................................………....9

Top View .......................................................………....10

Back view ...............…......................................………10

Getting started

Charging the battery .........................................……….....11

Inserting the battery ....................................... ……….......12

Inserting an SD card .......................................………......13

Turning on for the first time ........................……….....…14

Before you start ................................................……….....14

Setting the date and time ............. .............………….....14

Setting the beep function ............................………......15

Setting the language .............................………….........17

Changing modes ............................................…………... ....18

Taking your first still picture .........................………….......19

Shooting your first video ................. .............…………........19

Connecting .....................................................………….......20

Connecting to a TV ...............................…………............20

Connecting to a computer .............................……………21

Using the camera

Using the camera buttons ................ ..........………............22

Using the camera LCD display ........................……….....24

Changing the LCD display. .....................………..........24

Shutter priority mode .................. ......................................27

Using shutter priority mode ..........................…............27

Icons ...................................................……...................28

Flash ...................... ........................... .. ...........………....30

Macro .......................................................……….........31

Zoom .......................................................……..............31

Menu options ..............................................………......32

Auto Mode ......................................…………………......33

Using auto mode ......................…………………….....33

Icons ...............................................................…….......33

Flash ...................... .......................................…….........35

Macro ............................................................……........35

Zoom ...............................................................……......35

Menu options .............................................……….......35

Manual mode ..................... ...........................……............36

Using auto mode ................ .......................………........36

Icons ........................................................………..........36

Flash ...................... ........................... .. ...........……........38

Macro .........................................................……...........38

Zoom ..........................................................……...........38

Menu options ..............................................………......38

Scene mode ................... ...................................…….........42

Using scene mode ........................................………. ....42

Icons .................................................................……....42

Scenes .................... ........................................……......44

Zoom ...........................................................…….........45

Menu options ..............................................………......45

Setup ...................... ........................................……..........46

Date/time ........................................... .........………......46

Insert date .................... ..................................………...46

Format .........................................................………......46

Power saving .................................................………....47

Beep vol ........................................................……........47

Shutter vol ...................................................………......47

Start Screen ..................................................……….....48

Rec review .................................................……….......48

Language ....................................................……..........49

Reset ................................................................…….....49

Frequency .....................................................………....49

TV out ...........................................................……........50

Connect ....................... .....................................…….........50

Using connect mode ..................................……….......50

Video mode .......................................................……........51

Using video mode ......................................………..... .. 51

Icons .............................................................…….........52

Menu options .............................................……….......53

Playback mode .............. ....................................……........53

Using playback mode ................................……….......53

Menu options ..............................................………......53

Continuous mode ............................................…….........57

Using continuous mode ...............................………....57

Menu options ................................................………....58

DPS mode ..........................................................….......59

Installing the software and drivers

Drivers ..................... .............................................……....60

Presto! Video Works 6 ......................................………....62

Presto! Mr. Photo 3 ...........................................……........63

Appendix

Specifications ......................................... .. ...........…..........64

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 camera views.

1.1 System requirements

The camera requires a host PC with the following specifications:

•Windows® XP, 2000, 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

•4x 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 is packed full of features and functions including:

•Digital still camera (6.0 megapixels)

•Digital camcorder

•Mass storage device

•Voice recorder

Additionally, the camera also features 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom, and a direct print function.

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.

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

1.4.2 Top view

1.4.3 Back View

2. Getting started

Read this section to learn how to start using the camera. This section covers only basic functions. See later chapters for details about advanced functions.

2.1 Charging the battery

The camera requires a single rechargeable Li-ion battery. Charge the battery using the charger provide d. Connect the charger to the power outlet and insert the battery into the charger as shown.

Note: Use only the type of battery and charger that came

with your camera. Using any other type of battery or charger may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty.

2.2 Inserting the battery

The camera requires a single rechargeable Li-ion battery.

Insert the battery as shown here.

1. Open the battery door.

2. Insert the battery as shown.

3. Close the battery door.

2.3 Inserting an SD card

An SD/MMC card can be installed in the camera to provide

dditional storage space for still images, videos, or other files. a

T o install an SD card:

1. Open the battery door.

2. Insert an SD card as shown.

Make sure the gold contacts are facing up as shown.

3. Close the battery door.

2.4 Turning on for the first time

Press and hold the power button to turn it on.

2.5 Before you start

Before you use your camera there are some basic settings to configure.

2.5.1 Setting the date and time

T o set the date and time:

1. Use the mode dial to switch the camera to Setup Mode.

2. Use the joystick to scroll through the options until DATE/TIME AD is highlighted.

3. Press the center joystick button. The DATE/TIME

submenu is displayed.

4. Use the joystick (left and right) to move through the year,

month, date, hours, minutes, and format field.

5. Use the joystick (up and down) to change the selected

field.

6. Press the center joystick button to complete the change.

2.5.2 Setting the beep function

To set the beep function:

1. Use the mode dial to switch the camera to Setup Mode.

2. Use the joystick to scroll through the options until BEEP

VOL is highlighted.

3. Press the center joystick button. The BEEP VOL submenu is displayed.

4. Use the joystick (up and down) to select the Beep On

or Beep Off .

5. Use the joystick (left and right) to adjust the volume slider

as required.

6. Press the center joystick button to complete the change.

2.5.3 Setting the language

To set the language:

1. Use the mode dial to switch the camera to Setup Mode.

2. Use the joystick to scroll through the options until

LANGUAGE is highlighted.

3. Press the center joystick button. The LANGUAGE

submenu is displayed.

4. Use the joystick (left and right) to scroll through the

available language options.

Icon Language Icon Language

Chinese English

German Spanish

French Italian Japanese

5. Press the center joystick button to complete the change.

2.6 Changing modes

The camera can operate in ten modes. Each mode is explained in the following table. Use the mode switch to change the mode.

Icon Mode Description

Print For printing pictures directly from the

camera.

Shutter For still pictures. The shutter speed is set Priority by the user. The camera sets the aperture. Auto Manual For still pictures. The user sets all options. Scene For still pictures. Fifteen preset scene

Setup To configure settings common to all

Connect To connect to TV, computer or printer. Video For video capture. Playback To review videos and still pictures stored

Continuous To capture still pictures continuously.

For still pictures. The camera sets everything.

programs to choose.

camera modes.

on the camera.

2.7 Taking your first still picture

Before taking your first still picture, ensure you have read “Before you start” on 2.5.

To take a still picture:

1. Turn the camera on and make sure it is in Auto Mode. Note: You can also use auto mode, shutter priority, manual,

or scene mode to take still pictures. See “Changing modes” on 2.6.

2. Use the viewfinder or LCD screen to frame the picture.

3. Press the shutter button to capture the picture. The picture will automatically be saved with a unique file name.

2.8 Shooting your first video

Before shooting your first video, ensure you have read “

Before you start” on 2.5.

T o shoot a video:

1. Turn on the camera and make sure it is in video mode. See “Changing modes” on 2.6.

2. Use the viewfinder or LCD screen to frame your video.

3. Press the shutter button to begin recording.

4. Press the shutter button again to stop recording.

The video is automatically saved with a unique file name.

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