DXG-608 User’s Manual DXGUSA
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.
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 hot areas.
2 Table of contents Preface About this manual .......................................…......…..........1 Copyright..................................................…..........…….…1 Safety ...........................................................….…....…......2 Introducing the camera System requirements ......................................….……........7 Features ........................................................…......…..…...7 Unpacking ...................................................……..….....
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. .....................………..........
Using scene mode ........................................……….....42 4 Icons .................................................................……....42 Scenes ............................................................……......44 Zoom ...........................................................…….........45 Menu options ..............................................………......45 Setup ..............................................................……..........46 Date/time .........................................
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 Works 6 .............
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 higher •At least 200 MB of available disk space Note: A USB 1.
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.
8 1.4 About the camera Refer to the following diagrams to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of the camera. 1.4.
1.4.2 Top view 1.4.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2. Use the joystick to scroll through the options until BEEP VOL is highlighted.
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.
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 Chinese German French Japanese Icon Language English Spanish Italian 5. Press the center joystick button to complete the change.
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 Print Shutter Priority Auto Manual Scene Description For printing pictures directly from the camera. For still pictures. The shutter speed is set by the user. The camera sets the aperture. For still pictures. The camera sets everything. For still pictures. The user sets all options. For still pictures. Fifteen preset scene programs to choose.
18 2.7 Taking your first still picture Before taking your first still picture, ensure you have read “Before you start” on 2.5. To take a still picture: 1. Turn the camera on and make sure it is in Auto Mode. Note: You can also use auto mode, shutter priority, manual, or scene mode to take still pictures. See “Changing modes” on 2.6. 2. Use the viewfinder or LCD screen to frame the picture. 3. Press the shutter button to capture the picture. The picture will automatically be saved with a unique file name.
2.9 Connecting Read this section to learn how to learn how to connect the camera to a host computer and to a TV. 2.9.1 Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a TV as shown with the AV cable provided to view images and videos on a bigger screen. See “Connecting to a TV” on 3.8.1 for more details about displaying images on a TV screen.
20 2.9.2 Connecting to a computer Connect the camera to a host computer using the USB port as Shown with the USB cable provided to transfer and store files. See “Connecting to a computer” 3.8.1 for more information about connecting to a host computer.
3. Using the camera Read this section to learn how to configure the camera and use the advanced features. 3.1 Using the camera buttons All buttons are located on the top and the back of the camera.
22 See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Button Name Display Zoom Flash Menu Joystick Power Mode Shutter Function To switch between LCD display modes. Use to zoom in or out in Photo or Video modes. Use to increase or decrease image size in Playback mode. To cycle through the flash modes. Press to display the main OSD menu. Use to navigate the OSD menus. Press to turn power on or off.
3.2 Using the camera LCD display Use the LCD display to compose your pictures and videos, review pictures and videos stored in memory, and navigate the menu system. Icons are also displayed on the LCD display that show the current configuration. 3.2.1 Changing the LCD display You may decide that you don’t want to display icons on the LCD screen, or that you don’t want the LCD screen to display anything. Use the Display button to cycle through the display modes.
24 About the LEDs The following tables explain the meaning of the LEDs.
Video mode Back, Green Back, Red Front, Red Top, Blue Power on Power off Self timer Record/ busy Focusing Ready to shoot Error Video captured Other Power saving Back, Green Back, Red Front, Red Top, Blue Legend: : LED on : LED blinking : LED off 27
26 3.3 Shutter priority mode Shutter priority mode is a semi-automatic mode. You select the shutter speed, and the camera sets everything else. 3.3.1 Using shutter priority mode Shutter priority mode is the only mode in which you can set the shutter speed manually. You may want to use a fast shutter speed to freeze fast moving objects, or you may want to use a slower shutter speed to produce a blur effect.
Mode” on 3.4 . 3.3.2 Icons The following screen shows the shutter priority mode icons and their descriptions. Icon 1 2 3 Name White balance Photo number Macro Description Indicates the current white balance setting. Indicates how many pictures are stored in memory / the total number of photos that will fit in memory. Indicates macro mode is active.
28 Icon 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Name Description Date/Time Shows current date and time. Shutter Indicates the shutter speed setting. Speed EV Indicates current EV compensation setting. Battery Indicates current battery status. Memory Indicates memory card status. card Quality Indicates current quality setting. Resolution Indicates current resolution setting. ISO Indicates current ISO setting. Metering Indicates current metering setting. Mode Indicates current mode.
3.3.3 Flash Press the flash button to cycle through the six flash modes. The flash mode is indicated by the flash icon at the top of the LCD screen. The following table explains the six different flash modes. Icon Description No flash, the flash never fires. Force flash, the flash always fires. Auto flash, the flash fires only in low light conditions. Auto flash with red eye reduction, the flash fires in low light conditions and flashes briefly before the photo is taken to reduce the red eye effect.
in video mode. 30 3.3.4 Macro When the macro function is enabled, the camera can focus recommend a range here.on very close subjects (<30cm). Press the joystick left to toggle the macro function on and off. A macro icon is displayed on the LCD screen to indicate when macro mode is enabled. Note: The macro function works in shutter priority, auto, manual, scene, and video modes. 3.3.5 Zoom The zoom function enables you to get up close to far away subjects, or move away from very close subjects.
The camera is equipped with a 3x optical zoom and a 4x digital zoom. The optical zoom physically adjusts the lens to magnify the image. The digital zoom simply enlarges the image. When using the zoom function the camera uses the optical zoom as far as possible, and then the digital zoom. 3.3.6 Menu options Menu options in shutter priority mode are almost exactly the same as those in Manual mode, see “Menu options” on 3.5.6.
32 3.4 Auto Mode Auto mode is a fully automatic mode. In normal conditions, automatic mode is likely to be the best option as you don’t have to change any settings. 3.4.1 Using auto mode 1. Use the mode dial to switch the camera to A Mode. 2. Compose your picture using the viewfinder or LCD screen. 3. Press the shutter button to capture the shot. 3.4.2 Icons The following screen shows the auto mode icons and their descriptions.
Icon Name 2 Photo number 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Description Indicates how many pictures are stored in memory / the total number of photos that will fit in memory. Macro Indicates macro mode is active. Date / Time Shows current date and time. EV Indicates current EV compensation setting. Battery Indicates current battery status. Memory Indicates Memory card status. card Quality Indicates current quality setting. Resolution Indicates current resolution setting. ISO Indicates current ISO setting.
34 3.4.3 Flash See “Flash” on 3.3.3. 3.4.4 Macro See “Macro” on 3.3.4. 3.4.5 Zoom See “Zoom” on 3.3.5 . 3.4.6 Menu options The menu options in auto mode are almost exactly the same as those in Manual mode, see “Menu options”. However, in auto mode you are not able to set the WB option or the focus option in the detail menu.
3.5 Manual mode Manual mode is an advanced mode in which all settings are configurable. 3.5.1 Using manual mode 1. Use the mode dial to switch the camera to M Mode. 2. Compose your picture using the viewfinder or LCD screen. 3. Press the shutter button to capture the shot. 3.5.2 Icons The following screen shows the auto mode icons and their descriptions.
36 Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Name White balance Photo number Description Indicates the current white balance setting. Indicates how many pictures are stored in memory / the total number of photos that will fit in memory. Macro Indicates macro mode is active. Date/Time Shows current date and time. EV Indicates current EV compensation setting Battery Indicates current battery status. Memory Indicates memory card status. card Quality Indicates current quality setting.
3.5.3 Flash See “Flash” on 3.3.3 . 3.5.4 Macro See “Macro” on 3.3.4 . 3.5.5 Zoom See “Zoom” on 3.3.5 . 3.5.6 Menu options In Manual mode there are a number of menu options available.View the menu options by pressing the menu button. Self timer. Use the self timer to add a delay between pressing the shutter button and the picture being captured. To set the self timer option: 1. Press the menu button to display the menu. 2.
38 To change the pixel setting: 1. Press the menu button to display the menu. 2. Use the joystick (left and right) to highlight the PIXEL option and press the center joystick button to confirm. 3. Use the joystick (up and down) to highlight a pixel setting and press the center joystick button to confirm. 4. Press the menu button to exit the menu. The new pixel setting will remain active until you change it. Quality The Quality option lets you change the quality of the captured picture.
The Exp Comp option lets you increase or decrease the exposure of the captured picture. To change the exp comp setting: 1. Press the menu button to display the menu. 2. Use the joystick (left and right) to highlight the EV option and press the center joystick button to confirm. 3. Use the joystick (up and down) to highlight a exposure compensation setting and press the center joystick button to confirm. The exposure compensation can be set to values between 2.0- ~ +2.0 in 1/3 steps. 4.
Detail The Detail option lets you change the color mode, chroma, sharpness, focus settings, long exposure, ISO, metering, and digital zoom settings. 1. Press the menu button to display the menu. 2. Use the joystick (left and right) to highlight the DETAIL option and press the center joystick button to confirm. The detail submenu is displayed. 3. Use the joystick (up and down) to highlight a detail setting and press the joystick right button to confirm. 4.
Scene mode is very simple to use and includes a set of 15 preset programs to make picture taking easy. All the settings are made for you. 3.6.1 Using scene mode 1. Use the mode dial to switch the camera to SCN Mode. 2. Choose a preset program when prompted using the joystick (up and down). Press the center joystick button to confirm. 3. Compose your picture using the viewfinder or LCD screen. 4. Press the shutter button to capture the shot. 3.6.
Icon Name Description 1 White Indicates the current white balance setting. balance 2 Photo Indicates how many pictures are stored in number memory / the total number of photos that will fit in memory. 3 Macro Indicates macro mode is active. 4 Date/Time Shows current date and time. 5 EV Indicates current EV compensation setting. 6 Battery Indicates current battery status. 7 Memory Indicates memory card status. card 8 Quality Indicates current quality setting.
There are 15 available preset scenes to choose from. Icon Name Description Fireworks For capturing pictures of bright subjects in dark conditions. Ideal for fireworks. Night por- For capturing fairly close subjects in trait dark conditions. Night For capturing distant subjects in low landscape light conditions. Party For capturing action in low light conditions with localized bright spots. Sport For capturing fast moving subjects in good light conditions.
Icon Name Sunset Description For capturing sunsets or when shooting towards the light. Copy For capturing close subjects in normal light conditions in high detail. Snow For capturing images outside against very bright backgrounds. Black and For capturing black and white images. White 3.6.4 Zoom See “Zoom” on 3.3.5 . 3.6.5 Menu options The menu options in scene mode are limited because everything is automatically set. You can, however, change the pixel and quality options, see “Pixel” and “Quality”.
Use setup mode to change the camera configuration to suit your personal preferences. Use the mode dial to switch the camera to SET UP Mode. 3.7.1 Date/time See “Setting the date and time” on 2.5.1. 3.7.2 Insert date Use the insert date function to display the date on each still picture you capture. To set the insert date option: 1. Set the camera to set up mode using the mode dial. 2. Highlight the insert date option using the joystick (left and right). Press the center joystick button to confirm. 3.
Note: When you format memory all data will be deleted. Make sure you back up all your files before you perform a format operation. 3.7.4 Power saving Use the power saving function to turn the camera off after a preset period of inactivity. To set the power saving function: 1. Set the camera to set up mode using the mode dial. 2. Highlight the insert power saving option using the joystick (left and right). Press the center joystick button to confirm. 3.
right) to set the volume level. 5. Press the center joystick button to confirm. 3.7.7 Start Screen Use the start screen option to set the start screen. To set the start screen: 1. Set the camera to set up mode using the mode dial. 2. Highlight the start screen option using the joystick (leftand right). Press the center joystick button to confirm. 3. Use the joystick (up and down) to highlight the start screen option you require. 4. Press the center joystick button to confirm. 3.7.
3.7.9 Language See “Setting the language” on 2.5.3 . 3.7.10 Reset Use the reset option to reset all settings to the factory default. To use the reset function: 1. Set the camera to set up mode using the mode dial. 2. Highlight the reset option using the joystick (left and right). Press the center joystick button to confirm. 3. Press the center joystick button to reset all settings to the factory default. 3.7.
Use the TV out option to set camera TV out mode to match the TV system in your area. To set the TV out mode: 1. Set the camera to set up mode using the mode dial. 2. Highlight the TV out option using the joystick (left and right). Press the center joystick button to confirm. 3. Use the joystick (up and down) to highlight the TV mode option you require (NTSC or PAL). 4. Press the center joystick button to confirm. 3.8 Connect Use connect mode when you want to connect to an external device.
Connecting to a computer Connect to a computer as described in “Connecting to a computer” on 2.9.1. Files stored on the camera can then be transferred to the computer hard drive. When connected to a computer your camera memory will appear as a removable disk. Files can be transferred by dragging and dropping using Windows Explorer. Before connecting to a computer for the first time, make sure you have read “Drivers” on 4.1.
3.9.2 Icons The following screen shows the auto mode icons and their descriptions. Icon Name Description 1 White Indicates the current white balance setting. balance 2 Macro Indicates macro mode is active. 3 Date/Time Shows current date and time. 4 Battery Indicates current battery status. 5 Memory Indicates memory card status. card 6 Quality Indicates current quality setting. 7 Mode Indicates current mode.
3.9.3 Menu options The menu options in video mode are almost exactly the same as in Manual mode. See “Menu options” on 3.5.6. However, in video mode there is no facility to change the pixel setting, and there are only two options, sound and color mode, available in the details menu. Sound recording can be turned on or off. 3.10 Playback mode Use playback mode to view the pictures and videos stored in the camera, on the LCD screen. 3.10.1 Using playback mode 1.
can preview a single-shot, 4 shots in one screen, or 9 shots in one screen. 4. Press the menu button to exit the menu. The display option will default to a single picture on the screen at a time when you next use playback mode. Recording The recording option lets you add a sound to a picture. To add a sound to a picture: 1. Switch the camera to playback mode and display the picture to change on the screen. 2. Press the menu button to display the menu. 3.
2. Press the menu button to display the menu. 3. Use the joystick (left and right) to highlight the PROTECT option and press the center joystick button to confirm. 4. Use the joystick button (up and down) to select the SET or CANCEL option. Press the center joystick button to confirm. 5. Press the menu button to exit the menu. When the protect option is SET, the file cannot be accidentally deleted using the erase, erase all function.
To rotate an image: 1. Switch the camera to playback mode and display the picture to change on the screen. 2. Press the menu button to display the menu. 3. Use the joystick (left and right) to highlight the ROTATE option and press the center joystick button to confirm. 4. Use the joystick (up and down) to select the type of rotation, 90º clockwise or 90º counterclockwise. 5. Press the center joystick button to confirm. 6. Press the menu button to exit the menu.
Print Use the print function to set the DPOF settings for each photo for printing. You can tag all pictures to be printed or just the current picture. You can also select how copies are printed and whether to include the date and time. The DPOF function requires a memory card. When all images to be printed are tagged, remove the memory card and take it to a photographic shop for printing or use it with a DPOF compatible printer. To use the Print function: 1. Press the Menu Button to display the menu. 2.
Menu options in continuous mode are almost exactly the same as in auto mode, see “Menu options” on 3.4.6. However, there is an extra option to enable you to change the continuous option. To set the continuous option: 1. Press the menu button to display the menu. 2. Use the joystick (left and right) to highlight the CONT option and press the center joystick button to confirm. 3. Use the joystick (up and down) to highlight a cont setting and press the center joystick button to confirm.
3.12 DPS mode DPS is a standard that enables you to connect the camera directly to a printer using the USB interface. To use the DSP function, you must have a compatible printer. Using the DSP function you can print photos straight from the camera to a printer. To use the DPS function: 1. Use the mode dial to switch the camera to DPS Mode. 2. Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable. Connect the printer the same way you would connect a PC as described in “Connecting to a computer” on 2.9.2 . 3.
Read this section to learn how to install drivers and software for the camera. 4.1 Drivers You can use the “Mass Storage” functions of the camera on the PC. 4.1.1. Mass Storage The digital camera offers Mass Storage function as a card reader device. You can treat this digital camera as an SD device You will only need to install a driver for the camera if your operating system is Windows 98SE. Windows XP/ME/2000 are plug and play operating systems and do not require a driver to be manually loaded.
Please follow the instructions below: 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. If the CD-ROM doesn’t automatically boot, use Windows Explorer to execute the InstallMgr.exe file in the root directory. The following screen is displayed. Install button 3. 4. Click the install button to install the driver. Follow the on-screen instructions. 5. Click Finish to restart the computer and finish the camera driver installation.
4.2. Presto! Video Works 6 Presto! Video Works 6 is an advanced software application for editing video. To install Presto! Video Works 6: 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. If the CD-ROM doesn’t automatically boot, use Windows Explorer to execute the InstallMgr.exe file in the root directory. The following screen is displayed. Install button 3. Click the install button to begin the installation process follow the instructions on-screen.
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4.3. Presto! Mr. Photo 3 Presto! Mr. Photo 3 is an advanced photo editing software application. To install Presto! Mr. Photo 3: 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. If the CD-ROM doesn’t automatically boot, use Windows Explorer to execute the InstallMgr.exe file in the root directory. The following screen is displayed. Install button 3. Click the install button to begin the installation process follow the instructions on-screen. More information about Presto! Mr.
Appendix Specifications General Imaging sensor 1/1.8" sharp 6.2 megapixel CCD image sensor Active pixels 6.0 megapixels Storage media Built-in 32 MB Flash memory SD/MMC card (32/64/128/256/512 MB) Sensor ISO Auto 100, 200, 400 equivalent, user sensitivity definable Lens 3X optical zoom lens Wide: F2.8, f=7.3mm Tele: F4.9, f=21.9 Focus range Normal : 12 in.~inf Macro : <12 in.
General Flash 2 ~ 6 feetrange Off /Auto/Force/Slow Sync/Force Red Eye Reduction/Auto Red Eye Reduction White balance EV compensation Self timer PC interface TV out format Shutter Auto power off Power supply Dimension Weight Auto/sunny/cloudy/tungsten/fluorescent -2.0 EV ~ +2.0 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) Off , 2 or 10 seconds USB 2.0, full speed NTSC/PAL Mechanical and electronic shutter 8 ~ 1/2000 second Off, 1, 5, or 10 minutes (user definable) Single rechargeable Li-ion battery 3.74"(L) x 1.45"(D) x 2.
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