Digital Camera DXG-568 User’s Manual
Contents Getting Started ■ ATTENTION ..................................................................................... 4 Safety Precautions..................................................................................................4 Before Use ............................................................................................... 4 Important Notices ...................................................................................... 5 ■ Package Contents .................................
EV Compensation .................................................................................................20 Volume ................................................................................................................20 ■ System Language Options ................................................................................................20 Date/Time ...........................................................................................................20 TV-Out Options .............
■ Playback Mode LCD Screen Icons .................................................................................................37 Thumbnail Display and File Selection .....................................................................39 Image Enlargement Mode.....................................................................................40 Play Video............................................................................................................41 Play Audio File .......................
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.
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.
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.
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 on automatically.
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.
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 cover gently to avoid damaging it.
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.
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.
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.
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, all actions (e.g.
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.
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.
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 Status LED Self-timer LED Red-eye Description Red On Busy Green On Macro Red Blinking The self-timer is activated. The self-timer LED blinks faster at the last 3 seconds.
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, Traditional Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.
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.
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.
Setup Mode (con.) EV compensation You can adjust the EV Compensation value manually. All things being equal, the higher the EV compensation, the brighter the photos. The value ranges from -2.0EV to +2.0EV, in 0.5 EV steps. Volume There are 9 levels of speaker volume you can adjust; the lowest level is mute. System Language Options There are 7 languages available for display on the LCD screen: English, Traditional Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.
Auto Power Off Off: This will disable auto power off function so that the camera is always on. Note: This can cause your batteries to drain more quickly. 1 Min: The camera will power off after 60 seconds. To “wake” the camera up, you must close the shutter and then reopen it. Diving Mode: This allows you to manage the power saving function when the camera is enclosed in the optional waterproof housing.
Setup Mode (con.) Options Format Memory Formatting the memory card / internal memory will erase all stored data; the data cannot be restored. Make sure you backup important photos to a PC before you reformat. Default Settings After you select the Reset option, all the settings will be restored to the factory default values, and the on screen display language will be English. Firmware Update Do not use this function if unless instructed by the manufacturer.
Setup Mode (con.
Setup Mode (con.) IMAGE IMAGE IMAGE IMAGE Resolution Quality White Balance Exposure Value Volume :Page :Sel. :Set :Sel. :Set :Sel. :Set IMAGE .... :Sel. :Set IMAGE :Sel.
Setup Mode (con.) SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM Date/Time TV Standard :Sel. English Italiano Italiano 日本語 中文 Francais E spanol Espanol Deutsch Frequency :Page SYSTEM Set Set :Sel. SYSTEM TV Standard Date/ Time Date/Time Set SYSTEM Date/ Time Language .. English Italiano 日本語 中文 Francais E spanol Espanol Deutsch Deutsch :Sel. SYSTEM Langua ge Langua ge Language Frequency :Page :Sel. : +/- Set :Sel. : +/- Set SYSTEM Date/ Time :Sel. .... SYSTEM Frequency :Sel. Set NTSC PAL :Sel.
Setup Mode (con.) SYSTEM2 SYSTEM2 SYSTEM2 SYSTEM2 LCD Brightness Contra st Contra st LCD Contrast ... Capture Effect :Page :Sel. :Set :Sel. SYSTEM2 :Set :Sel. SYSTEM2 Capture Effect :Set Set Normal Effect 1 Effect 2 Effect 3 :Sel. SYSTEM2 Set SYSTEM2 Capture Effect Capture Effect Normal Effect 1 Effect 2 Effect 3 :Sel. Set SYSTEM2 Normal Effect 1 Effect 2 Effect 3 :Sel. ... :Sel. Capture Effect Capture Effect LCD Brightness :Sel.
Setup Mode (con.) OPTION OPTION OPTION Default FW Update OPTION Format Format Format OK Ca ncel Cancel OK Ca ncel Cancel Copy to Card :Page :Sel. :Set :Sel. OPTION :Set :Sel. OPTION Default FW Update OPTION Default Default Format :Set OK Ca ncel Cancel OK Ca ncel Cancel Copy to Card :Page :Sel. :Set :Sel. :Set :Sel. :Set OPTION Format Default FW Update Copy to Card :Page :Sel. :Set OPTION OPTION Default FW Update Copy to Card :Page :Sel.
Picture mode Picture Mode Toggle the Mode Dial to the Picture Mode .
Picture mode (con.) Taking Pictures You can use this camera to take still images. The recorded image file format is JPEG. The maximum recordable number of images depends upon the free space of the internal memory or SD card. Moreover, the image resolution and quality will also affect the number of recordable images. The higher image resolution and quality, the more memory space that is needed. To take a picture, perform the following steps: 1.
Picture mode (con.) Macro / Normal You can switch to the Macro mode by sliding the Macro / Normal switch down. Mode Icon Macro Normal None Description This is suitable for taking pictures at a distance of 9-10 inches. Best for close-up shots. This is suitable for taking pictures at a distance of 5 feet to infinity. As the distance becomes further, the background will slightly lose focus. Be sure to select the proper photography mode when taking pictures. If not, the photo may be blurred.
Picture mode (con.) Flash Press the Display button to toggle between different flash modes. Flash Mode Off Auto Auto + Red-eye Reduction Forced Flash Description Turns off the flash; applicable to environments with sufficient light. The flash fires automatically according to the ambient conditions; this mode is best for general-purpose photography.
Picture mode (con.
Picture mode (con.
Movie/Video Mode Movie/Video Mode Toggle the Mode Dial to the Movie/Video Mode .
Movie/Video Mode (con.) Recording Video You can use this camera to record videos (MPEG-4 format with voice). The length of the recorded video depends on the free space of the internal memory/SD card. Moreover, the image resolution, image quality and frame rate per second will also affect the length of the recorded video. The higher image resolution and quality, the less video you will be able to store. To record video, perform the following steps: 1.
Movie/Video Mode (con.) Digital Zoom Press the top of the 4-way scroll button to zoom in or the bottom to zoom out . The maximum zoom is 4X. Menu Press the Menu button to show or hide the menu items. The options include: Image resolution, numbers of image per second, image quality, EV compensation, etc. Image Resolution There are 2 resolutions available for recording video: VGA (640x480), and QVGA (320x240).
Movie/Video Mode (con.
Playback Mode Playback Mode Toggle the Mode Dial to the Playback Mode . In Playback Mode, users can review the recorded pictures, video and audio. The symbols and functions on the LCD screen are different according to different file formats. LCD Screen Icons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Playback Mode Current file number / Recorded files count Button icons Battery status (P.
Playback Mode (con.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Playback Mode Current file number / Recorded number of files Video file indicator Button icons Battery status (P.15) Video time elapsed Button icons If there are no files stored in the internal memory or SD card, a "No File" message will appear on the LCD screen.
Playback Mode (con.) 1 6 5 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The voice record 3 Playback the voice record 7 Playback Mode Current file number / Recorded file count Video file indicator Button icons Battery status (P.15) Movie File Audio file time elapsed Button icons Thumbnail Display and File Selection Press the button to enter the thumbnail display mode. After entering the thumbnail display mode, press the select a file. After the file is selected, press the 40 buttons to button to view the file.
Playback Mode (con.) Image Enlargement Mode If you selected an image file, press the Display button to enter the image enlargement mode. After entering the image enlargement mode, you can press button to zoom in and press the button to zoom out the selected the image. The enlargement ratio will be shown on the up-right corner. You can use the arrow buttons to select the desired portion of the image.
Playback Mode (con.) Play video Once you have selected a video file, press the right arrow button playing the video. To pause the playback, press the right arrow button To stop the playback, press the left arrow button to start again. . Play audio file If you selected an audio file, you can press the right arrow button playing the audio. To pause the playback, press the right arrow button To stop the playback, press the left arrow button . Moving picture ... 42 to start again.
Playback Mode (con.) Menu If there are images stored on the memory, you can press the Menu button to show/hide the menu items. The menu has three sections: Delete, Function, and Printing Setup (this last one only appears if there is an SD card inserted). Delete Delete One This deletes the unwanted files from the internal memory or memory card. NOTE: The deleted files cannot be restored, so please use caution before using. Delete All This deletes all of the files from the internal memory or memory card.
Playback Mode (con.
Playback Mode (con.
Playback Mode (con.
Voice Mode Voice Mode LCD Screen Icons 3 VOICE 1 4 :Start / Stop 5 1 2 Voice Mode Memory card is protected Memory card status Internal memory Memory card Internal memory (full) Memory card is half full 3 Current file number Memory card exhausted 4 5 Length of the recorded audio Memory card (full) Button icons Recording Audio Toggle the Mode Dial to the Voice Mode .
Voice Mode (con.) VOICE :Start / Stop VOICE When recording audio, the microphone icon on the LCD screen will move and a recorded time indicator will be appear in the upper right of the LCD screen. ...
USB Mode USB Mode While the camera is in any mode, you can connect the USB cable to enter the USB Mode. There are two options in USB Mode: Mass Storage and PC Camera. USB Mass Storage Use the USB cable to connect the camera to the PC. PC Camera :Page :Sel. :Set Transferring Pictures to Your PC (Mass Storage Mode) After connecting the camera to the PC, you can transfer the files stored in the memory or internal memory to the PC and vice versa.
USB Mode (con.) Exploring the memory card through a PC, you will find a DCIM folder on the memory card with the following file architecture: DCIM FSCAM100 .... PHTO0001.JPG PHTO0002.WAV PHTO0003.AVI PHTO9999.AVI (Images) (Audio files) (Video files) PHTO0001.JPG PHTO0002.WAV PHTO0003.AVI .... .... FSCAM101 PHTO9999.AVI After the file name reaches PHTO9999 in the FSCAM100 folder, a new folder named FSCAM101 will be created automatically.
USB Mode (con.) PC Camera This digital camera can be used as a PC camera (provides a live feed rather than recording). After connecting the camera to the PC, you could use the camera as a PC camera (Webcam) to hold a videoconference. Note: You cannot transfer files to your PC in this mode. USB Mass Storage Disconnect the USB cable to return the camera PC Camera to its previous mode (if there is no other mode selected). :Page :Sel.
Printing Directly Mode This option allows you to connect the camera directly to the printer via the USB cable and print images directly, without a PC. The printer must support direct printing function. First, connect the USB cable to enter USB Mode. PRINT USB Use the USB cable to connect PC and camera Mass Storage Print One PC Camera Print All :Page :Sel. :Set :Page :Sel. :Set In the printing directly mode, there are two options to choose from.
Printing Directly Mode (con.) Menu Index Print All: Prints all images; one copy for each.
TV-Out Options The TV-Out function on the camera allows you to transfer images directly to a TV. To transfer the images, do the following: 1. Set the video output mode (NTSC/PAL) of the camera corresponding to your TV standard. (The United States uses NTSC) Please refer to page 24. 2. Use the TV-Out cable provided to connect the camera to the TV. Turn on the camera and use it normally.
Software Driver Installation Installing the Camera Driver for a PC The driver is intended only for older systems NOT running Windows XP or Windows 2000. If you are running Windows XP or 2000, do not install the driver. If you have installed it, you may want to uninstall it. 1. Insert the Software CD supplied by the package into the CD-ROM drive. 2.
Software Driver Installation (con.) 6. Entering the application setup screen, press "Next" to continue. 7. After the installation is completed, the following screen will appear. Press "Finish" to complete application installation.
Installing Mr. Photo/VideoWorks 6 Installing Mr. Photo and VideoWorks 6 on a PC While the NewSoft Software application is intended for any Windows operating system, the driver is not. If you are running Windows XP or 2000, do not install the driver, only the NewSoft Applications. If you have already installed the driver and are having connection issues, try uninstalling the driver. NewSoft application installation: 1. Insert the Software CD supplied by the package into the CD-ROM drive. 2.
Installing Mr. Photo/VideoWorks 6 (con.) 6. After reading the conditions of Legal Disclaimer, click "Yes" to accept and continue the installation. 7. Select the language, then click "Next" to continue. 8. Click "Next" to continue. 9. After reading the conditions of Software License Agreement click "Yes" to accept and continue the installation.
Installing Mr. Photo/VideoWorks 6 (con.) 10. Follow the installation wizard to select the folder location. 11. Select the program folder name. 12. Click "Finish" to complete the application installation.
Installing Mr. Photo/VideoWorks 6 (con.) 13. After the Multimedia Software installation is completed, the following screen will appear, click "Ok" to continue. 14. In the DirectX9 setup screen, click "Ok" after the content is confirmed.
Appendix Specifications Item Image sensor Pixels Lens: Focal length Shutter speed LCD screen Storage medium Digital Zoom EV compensation White balance Self-timer Flash effective range Flash Mode File format Image resolution Description 1/1.8" CMOS 5.1 Megapixels F/3.0/8.0 f=9.0mm 10-11 inches (Macro) 5 feet ~ ∞ (Portrait / Infinity) Mechanical shutter (1/4 sec. ~ 1/500 sec.) 1.5" LTPS Color LCD (502 x 240 Pixels) 32MB Internal Flash Memory SD card (MMC compatible), supports 32MB ~ 1GB 4X Digital zoom -2.
Appendix (con.) Item Compression ratio Interface Language Auto power off Power supply Dimensions Weight: Description Image: Fine / Normal Video: Fine / Normal / Basic USB 2.
