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. Preface 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 i Preface Safety Inserting the batteries upside down can cause damage to the camera. Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. 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 www.dxgusa.com. There you can arrange for the product to be repaired or replaced. ii 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 iii 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 iv Connecting to a printer ............................................35 Connecting to a TV ......................................................35 Using the Setup Menus Picture menu ................................................................36 Automatic or Manual mode ......................................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 v Beep ......................................................................47 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 vi System requirements 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 1 1.2 Unpacking Unpacking All the following items should be included in the camera package. If any item is missing or appears damaged, contact DXG USA immediately. Camera Earphones Wrist strap Camera pouch Alkaline AA batteries x2 USB/TV-Out cable 2 About the camera CD-ROM (driver and application software) User's manual 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 3 1.3.2 Back view About the camera Note: Refer to page 19 for more information on the LEDs. 1.3.3 Top view 4 Inserting the battery 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. 5 3. Close the battery door. Inserting an SD card Note: The pictures here show a CRV3 lithium 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. 6 Turning on for the first time 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. 7 2.4 Before you start 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. 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. 8 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. Before you start 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. 9 Before you start 4. Use the joystick to highlight the date type option. 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. 10 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. Before you start 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. 11 Changing modes 4. Use the joystick (up/down) to select the Language option. 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. 12 2.6 Taking still pictures Before taking your first still picture, ensure you have read "Before you start" on page 8. To take a still picture: 1. Turn the camera on and make sure it is in photo mode. 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 save ...