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DXG-608
User’s Manual
DXGUSA
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Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced digital camera. Make sure that you 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. If the contents of this manual do not tally with the camera, please take the camera as a criterion. DXG reserves the right to chan
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Safety •When using Li-ion batteries in this product, ensure that they are inserted correctly. Inserting the batteries improperly can cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire. •Use only the type of battery and charger that came with your camera. Using any other type of battery or charger may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty. •Do not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas, as its components may be damaged. •Do not store the product in
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2 Table of contents Preface About this manual .......................................…......…..........1 Copyright..................................................…..........…….…1 Safety ...........................................................….…....…......2 Introducing the camera System requirements ......................................….……........7 Features ........................................................…......…..…...7 Unpacking ...........
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Shooting your first video ..............................…………........19 Connecting .....................................................………….......20 Connecting to a TV ...............................…………............20 Connecting to a computer .............................……………21 Using the camera Using the camera buttons ..........................………............22 Using the camera LCD display ........................……….....24 Changing the LCD display. .....................………..........2
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Using scene mode ........................................……….....42 4 Icons .................................................................……....42 Scenes ............................................................……......44 Zoom ...........................................................…….........45 Menu options ..............................................………......45 Setup ..............................................................……..........46 Date/time ...................
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Menu options ..............................................………......53 Continuous mode ............................................…….........57 Using continuous mode ...............................………....57 Menu options ................................................………....58 DPS mode ..........................................................….......59 Installing the software and drivers Drivers ..................................................................……....60 Presto! Video W
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6 1. Introducing the camera Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the camera. This chapter also covers system requirements, package contents, and camera views. 1.1 System requirements The camera requires a host PC with the following specifications: •Windows® XP, 2000, ME operating system •Intel® Pentium Ⅲ 500 MHz CPU or higher •At least 256 MB of RAM or higher •Standard USB 1.1 port or higher •4x speed CD-ROM drive or
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1.2 Features The camera is packed full of features and functions including: •Digital still camera (6.0 megapixels) •Digital camcorder •Mass storage device •Voice recorder Additionally, the camera also features 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom, and a direct print function. 1.3 Unpacking All the following items should be present in the camera package. If any item is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
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8 1.4 About the camera Refer to the following diagrams to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of the camera. 1.4.1 Front view 9
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1.4.2 Top view 1.4.3 Back View
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10 2. Getting started Read this section to learn how to start using the camera. This section covers only basic functions. See later chapters for details about advanced functions. 2.1 Charging the battery The camera requires a single rechargeable Li-ion battery. Charge the battery using the charger provided. Connect the charger to the power outlet and insert the battery into the charger as shown. 11
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Note: Use only the type of battery and charger that came with your camera. Using any other type of battery or charger may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty. 2.2 Inserting the battery The camera requires a single rechargeable Li-ion battery. Insert the battery as shown here. 1. Open the battery door. 2. Insert the battery as shown. 3. Close the battery door.
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12 2.3 Inserting an SD card An SD/MMC card can be installed in the camera to provide additional storage space for still images, videos, or other files. To install an SD card: 1. Open the battery door. 2. Insert an SD card as shown. Make sure the gold contacts are facing up as shown. 3. Close the battery door. 13
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2.4 Turning on for the first time Press and hold the power button to turn it on. 2.5 Before you start Before you use your camera there are some basic settings to configure. 2.5.1 Setting the date and time To set the date and time: 1. Use the mode dial to switch the camera to Setup Mode. 2. Use the joystick to scroll through the options until DATE/TIME AD is highlighted.
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14 3. Press the center joystick button. The DATE/TIME submenu is displayed. 4. Use the joystick (left and right) to move through the year, month, date, hours, minutes, and format field. 5. Use the joystick (up and down) to change the selected field. 6. Press the center joystick button to complete the change. 2.5.2 Setting the beep function To set the beep function: 1. Use the mode dial to switch the camera to Setup Mode. 15
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2. Use the joystick to scroll through the options until BEEP VOL is highlighted.
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3. Press the center joystick button. The BEEP VOL submenu is displayed. 4. Use the joystick (up and down) to select the Beep On or Beep Off . 5. Use the joystick (left and right) to adjust the volume slider as required. 6. Press the center joystick button to complete the change. 17
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16 2.5.3 Setting the language To set the language: 1. Use the mode dial to switch the camera to Setup Mode. 2. Use the joystick to scroll through the options until LANGUAGE is highlighted. 3. Press the center joystick button. The LANGUAGE submenu is displayed. 4. Use the joystick (left and right) to scroll through the available language options. Icon Language Icon Language Chinese English German
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2.6 Changing modes The camera can operate in ten modes. Each mode is explained in the following table. Use the mode switch to change the mode. Icon Mode Description Print For printing pictures directly from the camera. Shutter For still pictures. The shutter speed is set Priority by the user. The camera sets the aperture. Auto For still pictures. The camera sets everything. Manual For still pictures. The user sets all options. Scene For still pict
