DXG-308 User’s Manual
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Attention 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 Chapter 5. Preparing Your Camera Safety Precautions ..................….…..................2 Before Using Your Camera .............……..….........2 Operating Precautions......….....................………..3 Package Contents ..........................………….......3 5-1 5-2 5-3 5-4 5-5 Chapter 2. Getting to Know Your Camera Chapter 6. Getting Started 2-1 Features Overview…..……….....................……......4 2-2 Specifications............................….
Chapter 1 Attention Please read through this manual carefully before using the camera and follow the instructions to avoid damage caused by improper operation. test the camera beforehand to ensure that it functions well. Any additional loss caused by the malfunction of this product (such as costs of photography or any loss of benefit generated by the photography) is not the responsibility of our company and no compensation will be given for it. Always take test shots before formal recording.
1-3 Operating Precautions 1-4 Package Contents This product consists of intricate electrical parts. To ensure normal photography, do not drop, strike or hit the camera. Check to see you have received the following items: ● Avoid using or placing the camera in the following locations: o Damp and dusty places. o Sealed vehicles or places exposed to direct sunlight or places subject to extremely high temperatures or heat. o Violently shaky or turbulent environments. o Areas full of smoke, fumes or steam.
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Camera 2-1 Features Overview Front View (1) Flash (2) Lens Cover/Power Switch (3) Lens (4) Shutter Button (5) Self-Timer LED (6) Red-Eye Reduction LED (7) Macro Switch (8) Terminator Cover (9) TV-OUT Port (10) USB Port (1) Flash (2) Lens Cover/Power Switch (3) Lens (4) Shutter Button (5) Self-Timer LED (6) Red-Eye Reduction LED (7) Macro Switch (8) Terminator Cover (9) TV-OUT Port (10) USB Port 4
Rear View (1) LCD Monitor (2) Mode Display Button (3) Mode Dial (4) Status LED (5) Macro Mode LED (6) ENTER Button (7) Multi-Select Button (8) Strap Holder (9) Flash Button (10) Battery Cover (11) Memory Card Slot (1) LCD Monitor (2) Mode Display Button (3) Mode Dial (4) Status LED (5) Macro Mode LED (6) ENTER Button (7) Multi-Select Button (8) Strap Holder (9) Flash Button (10) Battery Cover (11) Memory Card Slot 5
2-2 Specifications ● Recordable Images (16MB): ● Lens: f=9.61 mm ● Image Sensor: 3.3 megapixel CMOS ● Focus: F/3.0 ● Sensitivity: ISO 100 ● White Balance: Auto, Sun, Tungsten, Fluorescent. ● Shutter: Electrical ● Shutter Speed: 1/4 sec. ~ 1/2000 sec. ● Storage Media: 16MB Internal Flash Memory SD Card (MMC compatible) Slot (support 4/8/16/32/64/128/256/512MB) ● Image File Format: JPEG for Still images, AVI for Movie files.
Chapter 3 Controls, Operation, and Display 3-1 LED Indicators 3-2 LCD Monitor Display The meanings of the LED indicators located above the LCD monitor are: Standby/Busy Macro Mode (Red LED) (Green LED) LED Status Red On Green Blinking On Off Description The red LED turns on when the camera is recording or when the batteries are charging the flash. The LED blinks every 10 seconds in normal standby mode.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 3-3 Power Supply ● Slide the lens cover to the left to turn on the camera. Resolution Quality OSD Language White Balance EV Compensation TV-Out Light Frequency PC Mode 3-4 Shutter Button ● Slide the lens cover towards the right to turn off the camera. ● This camera is designed for a two-step shutter function. A set of yellow brackets "[ ]" appears in the center of the LCD monitor when the Shutter button is pressed and held half way down.
3-5 Mode Dial ● This button works only in the Record Mode. Press this button to select the desired flash mode. There are 3 flash modes: Auto → ● Select a working mode by using the Mode Dial: → 1. PC Mode 2. Record Mode 3. Play Mode 4. 5. Auto and Red-eye reduction → Off Auto 3-8 Display Mode Button Movie Mode Setup Mode 3-6 Multi-Select Button 1. Press this button to change the LCD monitor to show one of several displays. Standard l Image Only l LCD Monitor Off l Standard 2.
3-9 Macro Switch ● Use the Macro switch on left side of the camera to select either Basic (normal lens) or Macro (close-up) mode. When you select Macro, the green macro LED turns on. Basic Macro ※ In Macro Mode the flash is disabled automatically to avoid overexposure. .
Chapter 4 Navigating Modes and Menus Quick Index of Menus (for Reference): 4-1 Record Mode JFor more information, please refer to section 3-2 “LCD Monitor Display,” page 7.
2. Slideshow 4-2 Play Mode Start Auto (1) Current Image Number/Total Number of Images (2) Battery Power Index for Quick Menu: 1. Delete Pictures 3. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Settings. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows for tagging of images on memory cards for printing. DPOF allows digital camera users to define what images are to be printed on compatible print devices. Basically, it is a set of text files in a special directory in the digital camera’s storage files.
4-3 Movie Mode (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Movie Mode Movie Length Record Indicator Battery Power Level Time/Date Page Up Page Down 4-4 Setup Mode 1.
2. Image Quality: 4. EV (Exposure Value) Compensation (Fine Quality) (Basic Quality) 3. White Balance: (Auto) (Sun) 5.
6. Date / Time ※ If a memory card has been inserted, only the memory card is formatted, and not the internal memory. 10. Default Reset to default factory settings 7. TV-Out Operation 4-5 Mode Selection 8. Light Frequency Select the correct frequency (50Hz or 60Hz) for your region. (USA=60Hz) 9.
Chapter 5 Preparing Your Camera 5-1 Attaching the Strap 5-2 Loading Batteries ● Turn the camera off. ● Insert two AA alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries. Please make sure the batteries are fully charged. If the batteries are low, please change the batteries as soon as possible to maintain normal date/time operation. ● Insert the thin end of strap into the strap holder. ※ If the battery power indicator only shows one black block, the flash is disabled. If power is less than 1.
5-3 Loading and Removing Memory Card ● Insert batteries as indicated on the inside cover. 1. To load the memory card: z Turn off the camera. ● Close and lock the battery cover. NOTE: Open the cover gently to avoid damaging the battery compartment cover. ● Slide the battery cover switch in the direction indicated. Battery Tips: ※ If the battery power indicator shows only one black block, the flash is disabled. ※ When the battery indicator turns red, you can no longer record.
2. To remove the memory card NOTE: Before using the camera, please remember to insert the memory card into the slot. If the memory card is full of images or data, you can turn the Mode Dial and then select "Format" item to to Setup Mode format the memory card. First backup any important data stored in the memory card. ● Press the memory card down gently. ※There is 16MB internal flash memory built into the camera to store images If there is a memory card inserted, the card takes precedence.
date and time. ● LCD monitor will display when no memory card is present. when memory ● LCD monitor will display card is loaded and working properly. In case the LCD with the card inserted, monitor still displays consider the following possible cause and solutions: -Image format can’t be recognized by camera: Save image data to PC for backup, then format the memory card. -Memory card dirty: Use clean soft cloth to clean memory card and re-insert.
Chapter 6: Getting Started 6-1 Setup Mode In Setup Mode, you can adjust the camera’s basic functions, including Image Size, Image Quality, Self-timer, White Balance, EV Compensation, OSD Language, Date/Time, Preset Settings, Format Media, and TV-Out. To set these options: to Setup Mode . 1. Turn the Mode Dial 2. Turn on the camera. The red LED will blink, and then the setup screen will show on the LCD monitor. 3. Press the arrow button / on the Multi-Select Button to move and select the menu items.
※If the "Memory is not enough!" warning message appears on the LCD Monitor, the memory card is full. 6-3 Play Mode In Play Mode, users can review recorded stills and movies. To review: 1. Turn the Mode Dial to Play Mode . 2. Turn on the camera. The most recently recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 3. Press the arrow buttons / on the Multi-Select Button to review the previous and back image. 4.
PC Camera and Mass Storage options will appear on the LCD Monitor. / on the Multi-Select 2. Press the arrow buttons to move and select the desired Button Button option. Press the or button to confirm and save the settings. 3. The message will pop up on the LCD Monitor. Connect the USB cable to the camera and PC to complete the configuration. 2. Use the TV out cable provided with the camera to connect the camera and output device. 3. Turn on the camera. Images display via on the TV.
Chapter 7 Driver Installation 7-1 Installing the Camera Driver for PC You can use the PC Camera and Mass Storage functions of the camera via PC. To install the driver: 1. Insert the companion CD-ROM supplied with the camera into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The welcome screen automatically appears after a moment: 4. Click Next to continue the setup program. A message appears: (Note: If your CD-ROM drive does not automatically run the CD install program, double click the "My Computer" icon on the desktop.
7-2 Installing Applications for PC Install the Arcsoft Software (example given: Photo Impression). 1. Insert the companion CD-ROM supplied with the camera into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The Auto-run program execute and a welcome screen appears: 4. Select your language. Click OK to confirm. 5. Welcome screen shows. Click Next to continue. (Note: If your CD-ROM drive does not automatically run the CD install program, double click the "My Computer" icon on the desktop.
7. Follow the installation Wizard to select a destination folder and components. 8. Select the program folder you want to install 9. When the installation is complete, the window below will appear. Click Finish to end the installation.
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Chapter 8 File Transfers 8-1 How to Transfer Files 8-2 Mass Storage Use the Mass Storage function in the PC Connection menu to connect and transfer files via USB. Note: Windows XP and Windows 2000 users do not need to install the camera driver to transfer files. The operating system recognizes the camera as a mass storage device. With the camera connected to the computer via USB you can easily transfer files from the camera using an alternative method from the one just described: 1.
Press the Enter Button on the Multi-Select Button to select PC Camera; a flashing USB cable icon appears on the display. 5. Connect the USB cable between the camera and the computer. 4. 6. Open your web chat software. Click on the appropriate icon or menu selection to start the camera and use the web chat software to broadcast images via the Internet. Disclaimer The information in this document is believed to be reliable, but no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies.
