User's Manual DXG Model 552 Content Chapter 1 Attention 1-1 Safety Precautions......................................................................3 1-2 Before Using Your Camera........................................................3 1-3 Operation Warnings..........................................................4 1-4 Package Contents...............................................................5 Chapter 2 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 Getting to Know Your Camera Names of Parts....................................................................6 Attaching the Strap ..........................................................8 Loading the Batteries......................................................9 Loading & Removing the Memory Card ..................................10 Setting Up the On Screen Language.........................................11 Setting Up the Date/Time ..........................................................11 Chapter 3 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-7 3-8 3-9 Controls, Operation, and Display LED Indicators..................................................................12 LCD Screen........................................................................12 Power Supply.................................................................................13 Shutter Button......................................... .........................14 Mode Button............................................................................14 "Prev" and "Next" Keys.............................................................14 Flash/Set Button..........................................................................14 Image/Movie Playback Button....................................................15 Macro Switch..................................................................................15 Chapter 4 4-1 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-6 Taking Pictures and Playback Mode Selection Menu...................................................................16 Taking a Picture (Picture Mode)......................................17 Recording a Movie (Movie Mode)................. ...................18 Reviewing Your Pictures (Playback Mode)......... ..............19 Setup Mode........................................................................22 Transferring Pictures to Your Computer (PC Mode)................24 1 Chapter 5 Driver Installation 5-1 Installing the Camera Driver ...................................................26 Chapter 6 Software Application Installation 6-1 NewSoft Application Installation.............. ........................27 Appendix A: PictBridge Errors Appendix B: Specifications Appendix C: System Requirements 2 1. Attention Thank you for purchasing the DXG-552 digital still camera. With proper care, this camera can last many years, giving you a lifetime of memories. Please read through this manual carefully before using the camera and follow the instructions to avoid any damage caused by improper operation. 1-1 Safety Precautions The software CD-ROM packaged with this camera is designed only for a PC. Playing the CD 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 camera under direct sunlight. 1-2 Before Using Your Camera Take some test shots before you perform 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. Copyright information 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 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) monitor If the LCD screen becomes damaged 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. 3 1-3 Operation Warnings This product consists of intricate electrical parts. To ensure optimal performance, do not drop or hit the camera. Avoid using or placing the camera in the following locations: 1. Damp and dusty places. 2. Sealed vehicles, direct sunlight exposure areas, or places with extreme high temperatures or heat. 3. Violent or turbulent environments. 4. Locations full of smoke, oil fumes or steam. 5. Locations subject to strong magnetic fields. 6. Rainy or wet environments. 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 screen or viewfinder surface is dirty, please use lens brush or soft cloth to wipe clean instead of touching the lens with your fingers. 2. To avoid scratching the lens, LCD screen or viewfinder surface, do not use any solid object to hit the camera. 3. Do not use any detergent or volatile solution, which will subject the camera case and the paint to solving or distortion. Use soft cloth only. 4 1-4 Package Contents Please check if the following items are in the package when purchasing this product. Please call DXG technical support immediately if something is missing. 1. CD-ROM (incl. Camera Driver) 2. Pouch 3. Wrist Strap 4.USB CABLE CD-ROM (incl. Camera Driver) Pouch Wrist Strap 2 x AAA Alkaline Batteries USB Cable User's Manual 5. Batteries 6. User's Manual 5 2. Getting to Know Your Camera 2-1 Names of Parts Front View (1) Shutter Button (2) Power Button (3) Self-timer LED (4) Flash (Strobe) (5) Lens (6) Wrist Strap Holder (7) Battery Cover (8) SD Memory Card Slot (9) Tripod Socket (10) Microphone 6 Rear View (1) Macro LED (2) Status (Busy) LED (3) Playback Button (4) Mode Button (5) Flash/Set Button (6) "Previous" and "Next" Keys (7) Macro Switch (8) USB Cover (9) USB Port (10) LCD screen 7 2-2 Attaching the Strap Insert the thin end of the strap into the strap holder. . Pass the other end of the strap through the loop. Pull the strap tightly. 8 2-3 Loading the Batteries First, turn the camera off. Insert 2 x AAA alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. Make sure the batteries are fully charged. If the batteries are low on power, change the batteries as soon as possible to maintain optimal operation. If the power level drops below 2.3V (when the battery power indicator only shows one black block), the flash will be disabled: If the power level drops below 2.2V (when the battery power indicator turns red) the camera would automatically shut off. 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. Gently close and lock the battery cover. NOTE: To avoid damaging the battery compartment cover, open and close the cover gently. If the battery power indicator only shows one black block, the flash will be disabled. When the battery indicator turns red, all recording will be disabled and the camera will soon shut off. The Date/Time would be stored for approximately 3 minutes during a battery change. It is best to double-check the correct Date/Time after the new batteries have been inserted. 9 2-4 Loading and Removing the Memory Card First turn off the camera. Insert the memory card according to the direction indicated by the arrow. 2. Removing the Memory Card Press the memory card down gently first. The memory card will pop up automatically. Remove the memory card according to the direction indicated by the arrow. Attention: If you are using an optional SD memory card, remember to insert the memory card first before turning on the camera. There is 32MBs of internal memory built into this digital camera for Image Storage. If a memory card is inserted, images will be saved to the card, not the internal memory. The size memory card applicable for this camera is SD (32MB~512MB). Turn off the camera before inserting or removing the SD memory card. 10 To avoid damage to the SD card or camera, do not remove the SD card while recording or playing back images. If the memory card is inserted the wrong way, it will not fit. Do not force the card or you could cause damage to the card of camera. If the camera does not detect the memory card, gently wipe the metal interface of the card with a soft cloth and reload the card again. If the SD card is new, use the camera's format function to format the card. SD memory cards are available on the DXG website at: www.dxgusa.com/shop 2-5 Setting Up the OSD Language If you would like to change the On Screen Display language, press and hold the Mode Button and select the Setup Mode . On the "Language" option, there are 7 options: English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. 2-6 Setting Up the Date/Time You may want to set the date and time before using the camera to take pictures. Press and hold the Mode Button to enter the Setup Mode and Select "Date/Time" to adjust. 11 3. Controls, Operation, and Display 3-1 LED Indicators The LEDs located on the top of the LCD screen indicate: Macro LED Standby/Busy (Green LED) (Red LED) Macro (Left Green LED) Busy (Right Red LED) The green LED will be on when the Macro switch on the left hand side of the camera is switched to Macro mode. The red LED will be on when the camera is recording or when the flash is charging. 3-2 LCD Screen (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Current working mode Memory Status Number of pictures Remaining battery power Zoom lever Flash status 12 3-3 Power Supply To turn on the camera, press down the power button. To turn off the camera, press the power button again. When the camera is turned on, the red indicator will briefly illuminate and the LCD screen will come on. This camera is equipped with power saving software. If the camera is not used for 60 seconds, the power is turned off to prevent battery drain. If this happens, simply press the power button again. The following configurations will be automatically saved the before the camera is turned off unless the "Reset Default" is selected to restore the factory default settings: 1. Resolution 5. EV value 2. Image Quality 6.Frequency 3.Language 7.PC MODE 4.White balance 13 3-4 Shutter Button This camera is designed for a 2-step shutter function. A "[ ]" mark will appear in the center of the LCD screen when the Shutter button is pressed and held half way down. Press and then release the Shutter button to take a picture; the camera will then beep after the Shutter button is pressed down fully. 3-5 Mode Button Please press and hold the mode button for 2 seconds to enter the mode selection menu including "Play Mode" "Movie Mode" "Capture Mode" "Setup Mode" "PC Mode" . 3-6 "Prev" and "Next" Keys You can perform different operations in the different mode by using the "Prev" or "Next" Keys, e.g. select up/down and move. 3-7 Flash/Set Button The round button with the blue ring around it is the Flash/Set Button. The Flash/Set Button is used for SELECTION/SET UP under the selection menu. The Flash/Set Button is also the button that sets the flash in the capture mode. 14 3-8 Image/Movie Playback Button 0002/0002 1. Press the Playback button to move into the Playback Mode (quick view). Capture Mode Playback Mode Capture Mode Movie Mode Playback Mode Movie Mode 2. Press the Shutter button to play the video and press it again to pause the video. Press either of the "Previous" or "Next" keys to stop the video. 3-9 Macro Switch You can select between Standard and Macro mode by the switch on left side of the camera. When you have selected the Macro mode, the green LED will be on at the back of the camera. This works in both Picture mode and Movie mode. Standard Macro Mode If you have selected the Macro Mode when using the camera, the flash will be disabled automatically. This is to prevent overexposure at close range. 15 4. Taking Pictures and Playback 4-1 (1) (2) (3) (4) Mode Selection Menu This mode is the entry of other modes. Under any situation, once the MODE button is pressed and held, the camera will enter to this mode. Press the "Prev" or "Next" button to select one of other modes. Press the Flash/Set Button, to enter the selected mode. Once connected to TV, the picture display ...