DXG-328 User’s Manual Version 2.
Contents Chapter 1 Attention 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 Safety Precautions……….....................…....…..…...2 Before Using Your Camera……..............……..........2 Operating Precautions.…......................…….........2 Package Contents………........................………..…...3 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Camera 2-1 Features Overview……...................…………...…......4 2-2 Specifications.................................……….....…...
1. Attention Please read through this manual carefully before using the camera and follow the instructions to avoid damage caused by improper operation. restrictions are in place, you may not record performances, improvisations or exhibits, even for personal purpose. Any transfer of pictures or memory card with data must be conducted under the constraints of copyright law. 1-1 Safety Precautions ●Be extra careful with the LCD liquid. If the LCD monitor is damaged please follow these procedures: 1.
1-4 Package Contents 4. Locations full of smoke, oil fumes or steam. 5. Locations subject to strong magnetic fields. 6. Rainy or snowy environments. Check to see you have received the following items: Camera Do’s and Don’ts: ● Do not open the battery cover when the power is on. ● If water gets into the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries immediately. ● Do maintain your camera: 1.
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Rear View (1) Macro LED (2) Status LED (3) Mode Display Button (4) Mode Button (5) Set Button (6) Function Key (7) Macro Lens Switch (8) USB Port Cover (9) USB Port (10) LCD Monitor 4
2-2 Specifications 1280x960 16MB Lens: f=8.341mm Image Sensor: 1/2" CMOS with 3.0 megapixels Focus: F / 3.0 Sensitivity: ISO 100 White Balance: Auto, Sunny, Bulb, Fluorescent. Shutter: Electrical Shutter Speed: 1/4 sec. ~ 1/2000 sec. Storage Medium: 16MB Internal Flash Memory SD Card Slot (support 4MB~512MB) ● Image File Formats: JPEG (Still) AVI (Motion) ● Image Resolution: 2976 x 2232 (Interpolated) 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 ● Digital Zoom: 10-Step 4X Digital Zoom ● Focal Range – Standard: 1.
System requirement (Macintosh Computer) OS Mac OS 8.6~9.2, Mac OS X 10.1 or above CPU PowerPC 601 processor or higher Memory 64 MB memory or above HDD Minimum 10MB free disk space on the hard drive Others One standard USB 1.1 or USB 2.
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3-3 Power Supply ※ If no operations are performed for 60 seconds, the power is turned off to prevent battery drain. Please power on the camera again to resume shooting. ● Depress the power button until a long beep sounds. Power is on. ※The following features are automatically saved in the configuration before the camera is turned off unless "Reset Default" has been selected to restore its factory settings. 1. Resolution 2. Image Quality 3. Language 4. White balance 5. EV value 6. Frequency 7.
3-8 Mode Display Button 3-5 Mode Selection ●Please press and hold the ” ” button for 2 seconds to enter mode selection menu including “Play Mode” “Setup Mode” “Record Mode" “Movie Mode” and "Function Selection” Press this button to change the LCD Monitor to one of several display types. Standard→Image only→LCD OFF→Standard . 3-6 Function Keys 3-9 Macro Button Use the switch on left side of the camera to select either Basic (normal lens) or Macro (close-up) mode.
4. Navigating Modes and Menus Index for Quick Menu: 4-1 Record Mode ↑ For more information, please refer to section 3-2, "LCD Monitor Display," page 8.
2. Slideshow 4-2 Image/Movie Play Mode Start Auto Play (1) Image Number/Total Images (2) Remaining Battery Power 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.
DPOF Tip: ※ The DPOF function is only enabled when a memory card is inserted.
3. White Balance 4-4 Setup Mode (Auto) (Sun) (Fluorescent) (Bulb) 1. Image Resolution 2976x2232 1280x960 2048x1536 1600x1200 4. EV Compensation 2.
5. OSD Language 7. Light Frequency Select the correct frequency type (50Hz or 60Hz) according to your region. 8. Format Media ※ If a memory card has been inserted, only the memory card is formatted, and not the internal memory. 6. Date/Time 9.
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5. Preparing Your Camera 5-1 Attaching the Strap 5-2 Loading Batteries ● Turn the camera off. ● Insert 2 x AAA 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 operation. ※ If the battery power indicator only shows one black block, the flash is disabled. If power is less than 1.
● Memory card insertion diagram. ● Close and lock the battery cover. NOTE: Open the cover gently to avoid damaging the battery compartment cover. Battery Tips: ※ If the battery power indicator shows only one black block, the flash light is disabled. ● Insert the memory card according to the indicated arrow. ※ When the battery indicator turns red, you can no longer record still pictures and movies. 2.
● The memory card should pop up automatically. Remove the memory card in direction indicated by the arrow (see illustration). ● DO Keep the card contacts clean. If the camera does not detect the memory card, gently wipe the metal interface of the card with a soft cloth and reload the card. Attention: Before using the camera, please remember to insert the memory card into the slot.
6. Getting Started 1. Turn on the camera to go directly into Record Mode. You can also enter into Record Mode through Mode 6-1 Setup Mode Button In Setup Mode, you can adjust settings, including Image Size, Image Quality, White balance, and EV Compensation; format and factory default setting. Setup language, date/time, and light frequency as follows: for two seconds and use the Function keys to move to . 3. You can use to select two flash modes when using the camera: Auto, and Off.
hand side of the camera is toggled to Macro Mode. ※ If the battery icon indicates low power, change the batteries immediately to maintain normal operation. ※ The countdown for the Self-timer is 10 seconds. ※ There are 4 basic resolutions offered by the camera: 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, and 800x600, from highest to lowest. ※ Monitor the distance between the camera and the object when using the Flash. The Flash is designed to be effective at around 1.5 meters (5 feet).
5. The green LED is on when the Macro key is toggled to Macro Mode. to move to . 6. You can use Display button to toggle between display modes while recording movie pictures. 4. Press the “PC camera.” ※ When the LCD monitor displays “Memory Full” recording will stop. ※ When recording movies, the maximum record time depends on the amount of free space available on the memory card. ※ The digital zoom function is disabled while recording movies. to confirm. disk” and press Function key then 6.
disk” and press Function key storage. to confirm 6. Connect the USB cable to the camera and the PC when the USB Connection icon appears. 7. You can operate the PC camera with the software that comes with the companion CD, or webcam software. Please refer to the relevant software program for instructions on use.
7. Driver Installation 7-1 Installing the Camera Driver for PC 3. Click Install Driver. This screen will show: The camera’s Mass Storage and PC Camera functions are used in conjunction with a personal computer. To install the camera driver: 1. Insert the software CD-ROM supplied by the package into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The software installation menu screen appears: 4. Click Next to continue the setup program.
7-2 Installing the PC Applications 3. Click on Install Arcsoft PhotoImpression, the following appears: Arcsoft application installation (Example given: Photo Impression) 1. Insert the software CD-ROM supplied by the package into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The software installation menu screen appears: 4. Select the desired language, and then press OK. 5. Press “next’ to continue the installation after the welcoming screen.
7. Follow the installation wizard instructions to select the folder location and application components. 8. Select the folder where you want to install the program.
9. After installation the following window will appear. Press Finish to complete the application installation.
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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The operating system recognizes the camera as a mass storage device.
6. icon appears on the display. Connect the USB cable between the camera and the computer. Disclaimer The information in this document is believed to be reliable,but no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. DXG Technology reserves the right to make changes to the items described herein to improve reliability, function or design.
