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DXG-528
User’s Manual
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Preface 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. 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
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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
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Table of contents Preface About this manual ....................................................….....i Copyright ...................................................................…...i Safety ..........................................…......................…..…..ii Overview Camera Features ......................................….............….....1 Unpacking .....................................................………........2 About the camera .................................
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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 .....
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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 ....
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Beep ......................................................................47 Language ...............................................................47 Power saving .........................................................47 Default ..................................................................47 Format ............................................................…...48 USB mode ......................................................…...48 TV ......................................
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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
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1.2 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 USB/TV-Out AA batteries x2 cable 2 Unpacking
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About the camera CD-ROM (driver and User’s manual application software) 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
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1.3.2 Back view Note: Refer to page 19 for more information on the LEDs. 1.3.3 Top view 4 About the camera
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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
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3. Close the battery door. 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 insta
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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
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2.4 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.
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Before you start 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. 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 joys
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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 set- ting. 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.
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Before you start 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. 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.
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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 Changing modes
