DXG-228 User's Manual Version 2.0 07/01/04 Contents Chapter 1 Attention 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 Safety Precautions................................................2 Before Using Your Camera....................................2 Camera Care.........................................................2 Package Contents..................................................3 4-4 Setup Mode.......................................................14 4-5 PC Mode...............................................................14 . Chapter 5 Preparing Your Camera 5-1 5-2 5-3 5-4 5-5 Attaching the Strap..............................................17 Loading Batteries...............................................17 Loading and Removing the Memory Card............18 Setting Up the OSD Language..............................19 Setting Up the Date/Time.........................................19 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Camera 2-1 Features Overview................................................4 2-2 Specifications.....................................................6 2-3 System Requirements...................................................6 Chapter 6 Getting Started 6-1 Setup Mode...............................................................20 6-2 Record Mode.............................................................20 6-3 Play Mode............................................................21 6-4 Movie Mode........... ...........................................21 6-5 PC Mode...........................................................................22 Chapter 3 Controls, Operation, and Display 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-7 3-8 3-9 LED Indicators......................................................8 LCD Monitor Display............................................8 Power On......................................................................9 Shutter Button.....................................................9 Mode Button........................................................10 Function Key................................................................10 Set Button....................................................................10 Mode Display Button..................................................10 Macro Button.................................................................10 Chapter 7 Driver Installation 7-1 Installing the PC Camera Driver.............................24 7-2 Installing the PC Applications.....................................25 Chapter 8. File Transfers 8-1 How to Transfer Files.................................................29 8-2 Mass Storage..............................................................29 8-3 PC Camera................................................................29 Chapter 4 Navigating Modes and Menus 4-1 Record Mode........... ...........................................11 4-2 Playback Mode.......................................................12 4-3 Movie Mode........... ............................................13 1 1. Attention Please read this manual carefully before using the camera and follow the instructions to avoid damage caused by improper operation. restrictions are placed on site, one cannot record any live performance, improvisation or exhibits even for personal purpose. Any transfer of pictures or memory card with data must be conducted under the constraints of copyright law. Notes on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor Please be extra careful with the liquid if the LCD monitor is damaged; also please abide by the stated procedures, if any of the following occur: 1. If the liquid makes contacts with the skin: Please wipe the skin dry with a cloth and wash thoroughly with water. 2. If the liquid gets in the eye: Please rinse with water immediately for at least 15 minutes and then consult a physician to receive treatment as soon as possible. 3. If the liquid is accidentally swallowed: Please rinse the mouth with water, drink a large amount of water and induce vomiting. Then consult a physician to receive treatment as soon as possible. 1-1 Safety Precautions The software CD-ROM packaged with the camera is designed for PC only. It will not work on a stereo or music CD player. 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. Do not expose this camera to direct sunlight to avoid causing a fire. 1-2 Before Using Your Camera Take time to get acquainted with your camera before using it. Before taking pictures with this camera on any important occasion (such as a wedding ceremony or an overseas trip), do test the camera beforehand to ensure that it functions well. Any additional loss caused by the malfunction of this product (such as costs of photography or any loss of benefit generated by the photography) is not the responsibility of our company and no compensation will be given for it. Copyright information Unless agreed by the right owner, all the pictures taken with this digital camera cannot be used in violation of copyright law. Moreover, when "No Photography" 1-3 Camera Care This product consists of intricate electrical parts. To ensure normal performance, do not drop or hit the camera when taking pictures. Avoid using or placing the camera in the following locations: 1. Damp and dusty places. 2. Sealed vehicles, direct sunlight exposure areas, or 2 places with extreme high temperatures or heat. Violent turbulent environment. Locations full of smoke, fumes or steam. Locations subject to strong magnetic field. Rainy or snowy environment. Do not open the battery cover when the power is on. If water has gotten into the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries immediately. How to maintain your camera: 1. If the lens, LCD monitor or viewfinder surface becomes dirty, please use lens brush or soft cloth to wipe clean instead of touching the lens with you fingers. 2. To avoid scratching the lens, LCD monitor or viewfinder surface, do not allow solid objects to encounter the camera. 3. Do not use any harsh detergent, caustic substance, or volatile solution on the camera which could cause the camera's case and paint to become faded or distorted. Use soft cloths only. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1-4 Package Contents Please verify the following items are in the package when purchasing this product. CD-ROM (incl. Camera Driver), Pouch, Wrist Strap, Batteries USB CABLE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. User's Manual CD-ROM (incl. Camera Driver) Pouch Wrist Strap 2 x AAA Alkaline Batteries USB Cable This User's Manual 3 2. Getting to Know Your Camera 2-1 Features Overview Front View (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) Shutter Flash Lens Lens Cover/ Power Switch Strap Holder Battery Cover Memory Card Slot Tripod Socket 4 Rear View (1) Macro LED (2) Status LED (3) Mode Display Button (4) Mode Button (5) Set Button (6) Function Key (7) Macro Button (8) USB Cover (9) USB Port (10) LCD Monitor 5 Recordable Image Numbers (16MB): 2-2 Specifications Lens: F=8.5 mm Image Sensor: 1/2" CMOS with 1.3 Megapixels Focus: F / 2.8 Sensitivity: ISO 100 White Balance: Auto, Sunny, Tungsten, Fluorescent. Shutter: Electrical Shutter Speed: 1/4 sec. ~ 1/2000 sec. Storage Medium: 16MB Internal Flash Memory SD Card Slot (supports 4MB~512MB) Image File Format: JPEG for Still Images AVI for Motion Images Image Resolution: Fine: 2048 x 1536 (Firmware Interpolation) 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 800 x 600 Digital Zoom: 10-Step 4X Digital Zoom Focal Range ­ Standard: 1.0m ~ Infinity Focal Range ­ Macro: 20 ~ 25cm Self-timer: 10 sec. delay PC-CAM Mode: CIF (320 x 240) 20~30 fps VGA (640 x 480) 15~25 fps Flash Mode: Auto, Off TV-OUT: NTSC/PAL system selectable PC Interface: USB (Ver. 1.1) Movie File: 60 seconds continuous with CIF (320 x 240) format (16MB internal memory) 800 x 600 16MB Fine Normal 100 200 1280x960 40 100 1600x1200 25 60 2048x1536 15 40 Power Supply: 2 x AAA Alkaline Batteries or supports CRV-3 USB 5V (PC-CAM Mode) Dimensions: 93 x 56 x 38 mm Weight: About 120g (batteries excluded) 2-3 System Requirements When operating the digital camera, we strongly recommend you use a better computer system for optimal performance. The minimal system requirement for digital camera use is as follows: (For Macintosh computers, only the mass storage features of the camera apply) System Requirements Microsoft Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Intel Pentium 166MHz or higher 32 MB memory or above 4X or above Minimum 10MB free disk space on the hard drive One standard USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port OS CPU Memory CD-ROM HDD Others 6 System requirement (Macintosh Computer) OS MacOS 8.6~9.2, MacOS X 10.1 or above CPU PowerPC 601 processor or higher Memory 64 MB memory or above HDD Minimum 10MB free disk space on the hard drive Others One standard USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port and CD-ROM 7 3. Controls, Operation, and Display 3-1 LED Indicators The meanings of the LED indicators located on the top of the LCD monitor are: Macro LED (Green LED) Standby/Busy (Red LED) 3-2 LCD Monitor Display Feature Macro (Left Green LED) Busy (Right Red LED) Function The green LED turns on when the Macro key on the left hand side of the camera is switched to Macro mode. The red LED turns on when the camera is recording or when the batteries are charging the flash. The LED blinks every 10 seconds under normal standby mode. (1) Image resolution (2) Image quality (3) Current working mode (4) Memory Status (5) Possible number of shots (6) Self-timer photography (7) White balance display (8) Morning/Afternoon display (9) Time display (10) Date display (11) Remaining battery power (12) Zoom lever (13) Flash status 8 3-3 Power On Gently slide lens cover open as illustrated. A long beep sounds, and the camera turns on. Unless "Reset Default" has been selected before the camera is turned off, the following features will be automatically saved in the user's selected configuration: 1. Resolution 2. Image Quality 3. Language 4. White balance 5. EV Value 6. Frequency 7. PC MODE 3-4 Shutter Button To turn off the camera, gently slide the lens cover so the lens is hidden. Use the lens cover located on the front of the camera to turn the camera on and off. After the camera is on, the red LED will blink, and then the last image recorded will appear on the LCD monitor. Power Saving: If no operations are performed for 60 seconds, the power is turned off to prevent battery drain. Please power on the camera again to resume shooting. This camera is designed for 2-step shutter function. A "[ ]" mark appears in the center of the LCD display when the Shutter button is pressed and held half way down. The camera will beep after the Shutter button is pressed down fully; then release the Shutter button to take a picture. 9 3-5 Mode Selection Please press and hold " " button for 2 seconds to enter mode selection menu including "Play Mode" "Setup Mode" "PC Mode" "Movie Mode" . 3-8 Mode Display Button "Record Mode" 3-6 Function Keys Press this button to change the LCD Monitor to one of several display types. StandardImage onlyLCD OFFStandard (2) 3-9 Macro Button Use the switch on left side of the camera to select either Basic (normal lens) or Macro (closeup) mode. When you select the Macro mode, the green macro LED turns on (see back side of the camera, top left). Standard Mode Use the Function Keys to navigate the display in its various modes (rotate icons, change selections). 3-7 "SET" Button This key is used for SELECTION/SET UP under selection menu. The key also changes flash settings under the Record mode. Macro Mode If you select the Macro Mode when using the camera, the flash is disabled automatically to avoid overexposure. 10 4. Navigation Modes and Menus 4-1 Record Mode Index for Quick Menu: Turn on Camera. Press MODE once QUICKLY to enter the Quick Setup. For more information, please refer to section 3-2, "LCD Monitor Display" on page 8. 11 Press Mode again to Exit 4-2 Playback Mode 2. Slideshow Start Auto Play (1) Shot Number/Total Number of Shots (2) Remaining Battery Power Index for Quick Menu: 1. To Delete Pictures use the Set Button 3. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Settings. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows for tagging of images on memory cards for printing. DPOF allows digital camera users to define what images are to be printed on compatible print devices. Basically, it is a set of text files in a special directory in the digital camera's storage files. These files define what images (if any) are to be printed, how many copies of each image are to be printed, and if any information (such as time and date) is to be overlaid on the image. DPOF is implemented through a menu option in the digital camera's playback mode. There are three basic options when printing images with DPOF: Printing individual images, printing all images and printing with or without the image recorded date. 12 DPOF printer sett ...