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DXG Technology DXG-308 Digital Camera User Manual

1. 27 Table of Contents 2 Chapter 1 Attention Please read through this manual carefully before using the camera and follow the instructions to avoid damage caused by improper operation 1 1 Safety Precautions The software CD ROM packaged with the camera is designed for PCs only Using this CD ROM on a stereo or CD player may cause damage to it 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 Keep camera away from heat and direct sunlight to avoid fire risk Be extra careful with the LCD liquid If the LCD monitor is damaged please follow these procedures o If the liquid contacts the skin wipe the skin dry with a cloth and wash thoroughly with water o If the liquid gets in the eye rinse immediately with water for at least 15 minutes and then consult a physician to receive treatment as soon as possible o If the liquid is accidentally swallowed rinse mouth with water drink a large amount of water and induce vomiting Consult a physician to receive treatment as soon as possible 1 2 Before Using Your Camera Before taking pictures with this camera on important occasions such as a wedding ceremony or an overseas trip test the camera beforehand to ensure that it functions well Any additional loss caused by the malfunction of
2. 12 4 3 Movie Mode 13 4 4 Setup Mode 13 4 5 Mode Selection 15 Chapter 5 Preparing Your Camera 5 1 Attaching the Strap 16 5 2 Loading Batteries 16 5 3 Loading and Removing the Memory Card 17 5 4 Setting Up the OSD Language 19 5 5 Setting Up the Date Time 19 Chapter 6 Getting Started 6 1 Setup Mode 20 6 2 Record Mode 20 6 3 Play Mode 21 6 4 Movie Mode 21 6 5 PC Mode 22 6 6 TV OUT Operation 22 Chapter 7 Driver Installation 7 1 Installing the Camera Driver for PC 23 7 2 Installing the Applications for PC 24 Chapter 8 File Transfers 8 1 How to Transfer Files 27 8 2 Mass Storage 27 8 3 Web Camera
3. DXG 308 User s Manual 1 Chapter 1 Attention 1 1 Safety Precautions 2 1 2 Before Using Your Camera 2 1 3 Operating Precautions 3 1 4 Package Contents 3 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Camera 2 1 Features Overview 4 2 2 Specifications 6 2 3 System Requirements 6 Chapter 3 Controls Operation and Display 3 1 LED Indicators 7 3 2 LCD Monitor Display 7 3 3 Power Supply 8 3 4 Shutter Button 8 3 5 Mode Dial 9 3 6 Multi Select Button 9 3 7 Flash Button 9 3 8 Display Mode Button 9 3 9 Macro Switch 10 Chapter 4 Navigating Modes and Menus 4 1 Record Mode 11 4 2 Play Mode
4. Pass the other end of strap through the loop Stretch the strap tightly 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 If the battery power indicator only shows one black block the flash is disabled If power is less than 1 8V the level at which the battery power indicator turns red the camera automatically turns off Slide the switch on the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow Chapter 5 Preparing Your Camera 17 Insert batteries as indicated on the inside cover 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 is disabled When the battery indicator turns red you can no longer record The date and time is stored for approximately 3 minutes Double check date and time after inserting new batteries to ensure date and time accuracy 5 3 Loading and Removing Memory Card 1 To load the memory card Turn off the camera Slide the battery cover switch in the direction indicated Insert the memory card in the direction indicated 18 2 To remove the memory card Press the memory
5. card down gently The memory card will bounce upward Pull the memory card out with your fingers as shown 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 to Setup Mode and then select Format item to format the memory card First backup any important data stored in the memory card There is 16MB internal flash memory built into the camera to store images If there is a memory card inserted the card takes precedence Images are stored on the card If you want to store image in the internal memory simply remove the memory card This camera uses SD or MMC memory available in various module sizes 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 512MB The memory card won t fit if inserted the wrong direction Avoid damage to the card by inserting gently If the camera does not recognize the memory card gently wipe the metal interface of the card with a soft cloth and reload the card Make sure the memory card is in unlocked status If it is locked the LCD monitor will display and you will be unable to take a picture or play back images 19 LCD monitor will display when no memory card is present LCD monitor will display when memory card is loaded and working properly In case the LCD monitor still displays with the card inserted consider the following possible cause and solutions Image format ca
6. directory 3 Click the Arcsoft PhotoImpression to install and the screen will appear 4 Select your language Click OK to confirm 5 Welcome screen shows Click Next to continue 6 Enter Software License Agreement window Click Yes to continue installation 25 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 26 27 8 1 How to Transfer Files 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 Turn the camera on by sliding the lens cover 2 Set the Mode Dial to PC 3 On the camera s LCD display highlight Mass Storage in blue 4 Press the Enter Button on the Multi Select Button to select Mass Storage a flashing USB cable icon appears on the display 5 Connect the USB cable between the camera and the computer 6 Your operating system responds with a window offering options to view and copy files 7 Choose your desired option for using files Windows will prompt you for input 8 2 Mass Storage 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 camer
7. directory in the digital camera s storage files These files define what images if any are to be printed how many copies of each image are to be printed and if any information such as time and date is to be overlaid on the image DPOF is implemented through a menu option in the digital camera s playback mode There are three basic options when printing images with DPOF printing individual images printing all images and printing with or without the image recorded date The DPOF function works only with a memory card 1 Current Image Number Total Number of Images 2 Battery Power Start Auto 13 4 3 Movie Mode 4 4 Setup Mode 1 Image Resolution 2976x2232 2048x1536 1280x960 1600x1200 1 Movie Mode 2 Movie Length 3 Record Indicator 4 Battery Power Level 5 Time Date Page Down Page Up 14 2 Image Quality Fine Quality Basic Quality 3 White Balance Auto Sun Fluorescent Tungsten 4 EV Exposure Value Compensation 5 OSD Language 15 6 Date Time 7 TV Out Operation 8 Light Frequency Select the correct frequency 50Hz or 60Hz for your region USA 60Hz 9 Format Media 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 4 5 Mode Selection 16 5 1 Attaching the Strap Insert the thin end of strap into the strap holder
8. enable Macro close up photography When you select the Macro Mode the green Macro LED located on the top of the LCD monitor will light up If the low battery power icons appears on the LCD Monitor replace the batteries immediately to keep the camera operating normally Chapter 6 Getting Started 21 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 Press the button on the center of the Multi Select Button button to enable the Delete Slideshow and DPOF functions 5 Press the arrow button on the Multi Select Button to enter the selected menu items 6 Press the arrow button on the Multi Select Button to exit the menu The DPOF function can only used with a memory card inserted If there is no image stored in the internal memory or memory card a No picture message pops up on the LCD Monitor in the Play Mode Press the Display Mode Button to review the images when the camera is powered off Press the Display Mode Button again to turn off the LCD Monitor 6 4 Movie Mode Use Movie Mode to record moving pictures no audio To reco
9. 7 Multi Select Button 8 Strap Holder 9 Flash Button 10 Battery Cover 11 Memory Card Slot 6 2 2 Specifications 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 Image Resolutions gt 2976x2232 Firmware Interpolation Technology gt 2048x1536 gt 1600 x 1200 gt 1280 x 960 Digital Zoom 10 Step 4X Digital Zoom Focal Range Standard 1 2m Infinity Focal Range Macro 23 27cm Self timer 10 sec delay PC CAM Modes 640 x 480 Pixels 10 fps 320 x 240 Pixels 15 fps Flash Modes Auto Red eye reduction Off TV OUT NTSC PAL system selectable PC Interface USB Ver 1 1 Movie File Records 80 sec continuous movie file with 512 x 384 format 16MB internal memory Recordable Images 16MB 1280X960 1600X1200 2048X1536 2976x2232 Fine 32 21 13 6 16MB Normal 80 52 32 15 For reference only actual image numbers may vary Power Supply 2 x AA Alkaline Batteries or supports CRV 3 USB 5V PC CAM Mode Dimensions 93 x 56 x 38 m Weight About 120g batteries excluded 2 3 System Requirements The following are min
10. a using an alternative method from the one just described 1 Double click on the My Computer icon 2 Eject any CDs in the CD ROM drive 3 Find an icon representing the digital camera 4 Double click on the icon 5 Double click on file folder labeled DCIM 6 Double click on file folder labeled 100FSCAM 7 Drag and drop photo files or the whole folder The file folders containing the images from the camera are automatically created upon camera connection 8 3 Web Camera Use the PC Camera function in the PC Connection menu to connect and transfer files via USB Note install the camera driver from the companion CD to use the camera s PC Camera functions 1 Turn the camera on by sliding the lens cover 2 Set the Mode Dial to PC 3 On the camera s LCD display highlight PC Camera in blue Chapter 8 File Transfers 28 4 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 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 You can also use the PC Camera function to capture images with the camera connected to the computer via USB using various programs that allow this function such as Arcsoft s PhotoImpression Disclaimer The information in this document
11. imum system requirements for the digital camera We recommend that you use a computer system that exceeds the minimum requirements in order to utilize the camera at its optimum efficiency The minimum system requirements for the digital camera are as follows System Requirement OS Microsoft Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP CPU Intel Pentium 166MHz or higher Memory Minimum 32 MB memory or above CD ROM 4X or above HDD Hard drive with 10 MB free disk space minimum Others One standard USB 1 1 port 7 3 1 LED Indicators The meanings of the LED indicators located above the LCD monitor are Standby Busy Macro Mode Red LED Green LED LED Status Description Red On 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 Blinking Standby Green On Macro mode close up Off Normal mode 3 2 LCD Monitor Display 1 Image resolution 2 Image quality 3 Current working mode 4 Memory card loaded symbol 5 Shot number 6 Self timer photography 7 White balance 8 Morning Afternoon AM PM display 9 Time 10 Date 11 Remaining battery power 12 Zoom level 13 Flash status 14 Palm Icon indicates darker lighting conditions where extra steady shooting is required Use tripod Chapter 3 Controls Operation and Display 8 3 3 Power Supply Slide the lens cover to the left to turn on the came
12. 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 Neither DXG nor any of its employees assume any liability for damages or losses either direct or incidental which may arise out of the application or use of any of its products or circuits particularly with regard to damage that may occur in the operation of its products 2004 DXG USA City of Industry CA Version 1 0 06 01 04
13. n 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 Memory card malfunction Contact the memory card supplier for further assistance Card slot in camera malfunctions Contact authorized dealer to request further assistance 5 4 Setting Up the OSD Language Before using the camera turn the Mode Dial to Setup Mode and then select Language to set the OSD language There are 7 options for your selection English Chinese French German Italian Japanese and Spanish 5 5 Date Time Before using the camera turn the Mode Dial to Setup Mode and then select Date Time to set the date and time 20 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 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Setup Mode 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 4 Press the arrow button on the Multi Select Button to enter the selected menu items 5 Press the arrow button on the Multi Select Button to return the previous menu 6 2 Record Mode Record Mode offers you a quick and easy way t
14. n works only in the Record Mode Press this button to select the desired flash mode There are 3 flash modes Auto Auto and Red eye reduction Off Auto 3 8 Display Mode Button 1 Press this button to change the LCD monitor to show one of several displays Standard Image Only LCD Monitor Off Standard 2 Press the Display Mode Button to enter the Play Mode to review images when the camera has powered down 3 In the Record Mode if the camera has automatically powered down to conserve battery power press the Display Mode Button to turn the camera on again 10 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 In Macro Mode the flash is disabled automatically to avoid overexposure Basic Macro 11 4 1 Record Mode For more information please refer to section 3 2 LCD Monitor Display page 7 Quick Index of Menus for Reference Chapter 4 Navigating Modes and Menus 12 4 2 Play Mode Index for Quick Menu 1 Delete Pictures 2 Slideshow 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
15. o take ideal pictures 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Record Mode 2 Turn on the camera The last recorded image appears on the LCD display 3 Press and hold the Shutter button halfway down The camera will process the exposure settings and yellow brackets will appear in the center position of LCD monitor Continues to press and hold the Shutter button halfway down to keep the same value Press the Shutter button down fully and you will hear two beep sounds one low beep and one high beep Hold the camera steady until after the two beeps 4 When taking a picture you can press the Flash Button to set the desired flash modes Auto Red eye reduction and Off 5 Press the Display Mode Button to choose your desired LCD display mode There are five display modes Standard Display Full Display Image Only LCD Monitor Off and Only Operation Settings 6 Use the Multi Select Button to set the detailed settings for recording images e g Image Resolution Image Quality Self timer and Light Frequency settings By pressing the button on the center of the Multi Select Button the menu items will appears on the LCD monitor Press the arrow buttons on the Multi Select Button to move to and Enter to select the desired menu items 7 Press the arrow buttons on the Multi Select Button to adjust the digital zoom and a zoom indicator appears on the left side of the LCD Monitor 8 Slide the Macro Button downwards to
16. ra Slide the lens cover towards the right to turn off the camera Use the lens cover to turn the camera on and off After turning on the camera the red busy LED blinks then the last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor Auto Power Off If the camera is idle for one minute the power is turned OFF to prevent battery drain Press the Display Mode Button to restart the camera The following features are automatically saved before turning off the camera unless you select Reset Default to restore the factory settings 1 Resolution 2 Quality 3 OSD Language 4 White Balance 5 EV Compensation 6 TV Out 7 Light Frequency 8 PC Mode 3 4 Shutter Button 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 At this point the camera is metering to calculate the exposure Fully depress the Shutter button and the camera will beep to indicate a shot is being taken 9 3 5 Mode Dial Select a working mode by using the Mode Dial 1 PC Mode 2 Record Mode 3 Play Mode 4 Movie Mode 5 Setup Mode 3 6 Multi Select Button You can perform various operations in different modes by using the Multi Select button for example select confirm go forward and go back The center button functions like an Enter key on a PC keyboard 3 7 Flash Button This butto
17. rd movies 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Movie Mode 2 Turn on the camera When the camera is on the last image recorded appears on the LCD monitor 3 Press the Shutter button to start recording Press the Shutter button again to stop recording 4 The LCD Monitor will show the recorded time seconds while you are recording the movie pictures The maximum recording time depends on the amount of memory card space available 6 5 PC Mode Use PC Camera or Mass Storage items in the PC Connection menu 1 Turn on the camera and turn the Mode Dial to PC 22 PC Camera and Mass Storage options will appear on the LCD Monitor 2 Press the arrow buttons on the Multi Select Button Button to move and select the desired 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 Once you save the settings the camera will keep these menu settings before you change them again 6 6 TV Out Operation Using the TV Out function offered by the camera you can transfer the images to the other display devices e g TV or computer To transfer images 1 Select the correct video type for the device to be connected Turn the Mode Dial to Setup Mode Select the correct video output type either NTSC US or PAL 2 Use the TV out cable provided with the camera to connect the camera and output device 3 Tu
18. rn on the camera Images display via on the TV Operate the camera as normal Exercise caution when moving the camera since it is connected via cable To restore the LCD Monitor display simply disconnect the TV out cable from the camera 23 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 Note If your CD ROM drive does not automatically run the CD install program double click the My Computer icon on the desktop Then double click the CD ROM drive icon and click the InstallMgr exe file in the root directory 3 Click Install driver and a screen appears 4 Click Next to continue the setup program A message appears 5 Click Finish to restart the computer and finish the camera driver installation Chapter 7 Driver Installation 24 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 Note If your CD ROM drive does not automatically run the CD install program double click the My Computer icon on the desktop Then double click the CD ROM drive icon and click the InstallMgr exe file in the root
19. th your fingers o Do not allow the camera to come into contact with solid objects to avoid scratching the lens and LCD monitor surface o Do not use detergents or volatile solutions which will cause the camera case and paint to dissolve and distort Use soft cloth only 1 4 Package Contents Check to see you have received the following items CD ROM incl Camera Driver amp Application Software Pouch Wrist Strap Batteries USB Cable TV OUT Cable This User s Manual CD ROM incl Camera Driver amp Application Software Pouch Wrist Strap 2 x AA Alkaline Batteries USB Cable TV OUT Cable This User s Manual 4 2 1 Features Overview Front View Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Camera 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 5 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
20. 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 Always observe intellectual property rights Pictures taken with this digital camera may not be used in violation of copyright laws Moreover when No Photography restrictions are in place do not record any live performance improvisation or exhibit even for personal and non commercial purposes Any transfer of pictures or use of memory cards must be conducted under the constraints of copyright law 3 1 3 Operating Precautions This product consists of intricate electrical parts To ensure normal photography do not drop strike or hit the camera 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 o Areas subject to strong magnetic field o Rain or snow or precipitation Do not open the battery cover when the power is on If water enters the camera turn the power OFF and remove the batteries immediately Maintain your camera o If the lens or LCD monitor surface becomes dirty please use a lens brush or soft cloth to wipe clean instead of touching them wi

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