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Digital Camera
DXG-568
User’s Manual
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Contents Getting Started ATTENTION .....................................................................................4 Safety Precautions..................................................................................................4 Before Use...............................................................................................4 Important Notices......................................................................................5 Package Contents ...................
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EV Compensation.................................................................................................20 Volume................................................................................................................20 System Language Options ................................................................................................20 Date/Time ...........................................................................................................20 TV-Out Optio
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Playback Mode LCD Screen Icons.................................................................................................37 Thumbnail Display and File Selection.....................................................................39 Image Enlargement Mode.....................................................................................40 Play Video............................................................................................................41 Play Audio File .......
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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 before formal recording. Before using
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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.
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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 User's Manual AA alkaline batteries x 2 Pouch Strap 6
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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
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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 Togg
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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
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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. 10
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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. 11
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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 symbol 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. NOTE: When f
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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, al
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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. 14
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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 batter
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Turning on the Camera (con.) Low battery power affects 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): Color Description Red On Busy Status LED Green On Macro The self-timer is activated. Self-timer The self-timer LED blinks Red Blinking LED faster
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Language Language 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, Tra
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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 inc
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Mode Description - Setup Mode Toggle the Mode Dial to the Setup Mode . There are 4 major sections that can be accessed by pressing the right arrow key: Image Setup, System, System2 and Options. Image Settings Image Resolution There are 4 resolution settings available for taking still pictures: 3680x2760, 2592x1944, 2048x1536 and 1280x960. The images with higher resolution are applicable to printing. However this will require more memory space and slightly longer saving time. The 368
