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Troy Clark
March 16, 2025

What type cord plugs into the camera and is there rechargeable batteries that fits it

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Mr. Anderson
March 16, 2025

The provided context does not specify the type of cord that plugs into the DXG DXG-518 camera. However, it does mention that non-rechargeable batteries should not be recharged but does not explicitly state whether rechargeable batteries are compatible.

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Troy Clark
March 16, 2025

@Mr. Anderson. It's kinda difficult to purchase the cord that I need to link with my computer if I don't know the type plug that hooks to the camera. I've been looking through the manual for over an hour and can't seem to find it. I would think the manufacturer would know what type of plug the installed in their equipment. Thank you for your response but it doesn't help.

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Troy Clark
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My apologies ,the second picture is wrong. It's something else I'm looking into

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  • Page 1 DXG-518 User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced digital camera. Please 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.

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. When using AA type batteries in this product, ensure that they are inserted correctly. Inserting the batteries upside down can cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire. Do not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas, as its components may be damaged.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Preface ... I About this manual... I Copyright ... I Safety… ... II Introduction ...1 1.1. System requirements ...1 1.2. Features...1 1.3. Unpacking ...2 1.4. About the camera ...3 1.4.1. Front view ...3 1.4.2. Top view...4 1.4.3. Back view...4 1.4.4.
  • Page 6 2.6. Taking still picture...11 2.6.1. To take a still picture...11 2.6.2. To playback the picture ...11 2.7. Shooting video...12 2.7.1. To shoot a video clip ...12 2.7.2. To playback the video clip ...12 2.8. Voice recording...13 2.8.1. To make a voice recording ...13 2.8.2.
  • Page 7 3.5. REC mode...25 3.5.1. REC mode icons...25 3.6. Playback mode ...26 3.6.1. Displaying file information...26 3.6.2. Playback mode icons...27 3.6.3. Thumbnail mode ...28 3.7. USB mode...28 3.7.1. Storage device mode ...28 Using the menus...29 4.1. Picture menu ...29 4.1.1. Scene ...29 4.1.2.
  • Page 8 4.3.4. Copy to card...35 4.3.5. DPOF...36 4.4. Setup menu...36 4.4.1. Date/time ...36 4.4.2. Set date type...36 4.4.3. Number reset ...37 4.4.4. Beep...37 4.4.5. Language ...37 4.4.6. Power saving...38 4.4.7. Default ...38 4.4.8. Format...38 4.4.9. USB Mode...39 4.4.10. TV ...39 Installing the software and drivers ... 40 5.1.

  • Page 9: Introducing The Camera

    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 descriptions of the hardware components. 1.1. System requirements The camera requires a host PC with the following specifications: Windows®...

  • Page 10: Unpacking

    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. Digital camera Wrist strap CD-ROM (Driver and application software) Pouch AA batteries x2 USB/AV cable...

  • Page 11: About The Camera

    1.4. About the camera Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of the camera. 1.4.1. Front view Shutter Power Button Button Flash Self-timer LED Speaker Lens assembly Microphone...

  • Page 12: Top View

    1.4.2. Top view 1.4.3. Back view Busy LED Power LED (Red) (Green) Note: Refer to “About the LEDs” section for information of LED indicators. Power button Shutter button LCD screen Zoom out/Zoom in buttons Playback button Mode button Joystick (Multi selector) Display button Menu button USB/AV ports...

  • Page 13: Left View

    1.4.4. Left view Strap eyelet Battery cover...

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    2. Getting started Read this section to learn how to start using the camera. This section covers only basic functions such as inserting the battery and memory cards, turning it on, and making preliminary settings. See later chapters for advanced functions. 2.1.

  • Page 15: Inserting The Batteries

    2.2. Inserting the batteries The camera is powered by two alkaline AA batteries. Note: Install the batteries exactly as described here. Ensure that the polarity of the batteries is correct. Installing the batteries incorrectly could cause damage to the camera and possibly start a fire. Open the battery cover.

  • Page 16: Turning On For The First Time

    2.3. Turning on for the first time Press and hold the power button about two seconds to turn on/off the camera. Power button Shutter button 2.4. Changing modes The camera can operate in four modes, Auto mode, Program mode, Video mode, and Voice Recording mode.

  • Page 17: Before You Start

    2.5. Before you start Before using the camera, some basic settings need to be configured and are described in the following sections. 2.5.1. Setting the date and time 1. Turn on the camera, and press the MENU button to display the menu screen.

  • Page 18: Setting The Language

    2.5.2. Setting the language Turn the camera on, and press the MENU button to display the menu screen. Move the joystick right to show the setup menu and move it down to highlight the language option. Press the joystick to confirm.

  • Page 19: Taking Still Picture

    2.6. Taking still picture 2.6.1. To take a still picture: Turn on the camera and make sure it is in photo mode. Use the LCD screen to frame the picture. Press the shutter button to capture the picture. The picture will automatically be saved with a unique given name. 2.6.2.

  • Page 20: Shooting Video

    2.7. Shooting video 2.7.1. To shoot a video clip: 1. Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Video mode. 2. Use the LCD screen to frame the video. 3. Press the shutter button to start recording. 4. Press the shutter button again to stop. The video clip will automatically be saved with a 2.7.2.

  • Page 21: Voice Recording

    2.8. Voice recording 2.8.1. To make a voice recording: 1. Turn on the camera and make sure it is in REC mode. 2. Press the shutter button to start recording. 3. Press the shutter button again to stop. The voice file will automatically be saved with a given file name. 2.8.2.

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Computer

    2.9. Connecting to a computer This digital camera can be connected to a PC via the USB cable provided to transfer and store files. To learn more, please refer to sections 3.7, 4.4.9 “USB Mode” and 5.0 “Installing the software and drivers”.

  • Page 23: Using The Camera

    3. Using the camera Read this section to learn how to use the camera. 3.1. Using the camera buttons All buttons are located on the top and the back of the camera. 3.1.1 Back view Busy LED Power LED (Green) (Red) 3.1.2 Top view LCD screen...
  • Page 24 See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Button Name Zoom out Zoom in Playback Mode Joystick Display Function Press to zoom out/in while taking pictures or shooting video clips. Press to enlarge/ reduce images while reviewing still images. While in Playback mode, press the Zoom out button to view thumbnails of all files stored in...
  • Page 25 Menu Press to display main OSD menu. Press to capture a picture in Photo mode. Shutter Press to start/stop the video/voice recording in Video/REC mode. Power Press to turn power on/off.

  • Page 26: About The Leds

    3.2. About the LEDs The following tables explain the meaning of the LEDs. Photo mode Power on ● Self-timer LED ● Power LED (G) ● Busy LED (R) Video mode Power on ● Self-timer LED ● Power LED (G) ● Busy LED (R) REC mode Power on...

  • Page 27: Photo Mode

    3.3. Photo mode Use Photo mode to capture still pictures and store them in internal memory or on an SD card. There are two Photo modes: Auto mode and Program mode 3.3.1. Photo mode icons Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the photo mode icons and symbols.
  • Page 28 Storage directory indicator : Internal memory space : SD card memory space Macro function indicator This function is on when showing The icon will not be shown when this function is off. Flash mode indicator Capture mode indicator : Single shot : Continuous shot : Self-timer function (10 seconds) Photo mode icon...

  • Page 29: Scene Selection

    3.3.2. Scene selection (Program Mode) Icon Name Manual Portrait Landscape Sporty Night portrait Night landscape Sunset Backlight Fireworks Beach Party Description See “Scene” on 4.1.1. For capturing close subjects in good light conditions. For capturing distant subjects in good light conditions. For capturing moving objects.

  • Page 30: Capture Mode And Self-Timer Function

    3.3.3. Capture mode and self-timer function Single shot: Only one picture will be taken. Continuous shot: Three pictures will be taken when the shutter is pressed. Self-timer: This function enables to take pictures of self by adding a 10-second delay when the shutter is pressed and the picture is actually taken.

  • Page 31: Using The Macro Function

    3.3.5. Using the macro function This function can capture subjects very close to the lens. In macro mode, subjects can be as close as 2 cm. While in photo mode, move the joystick downward to activate macro function, and an icon will appear on the LCD screen.

  • Page 32: Video Mode

    3.4. Video mode Use Video mode to capture video clips and store them in the internal memory or on an SD card. 3.4.1. Video mode icons Use the following picture to familiarize with the Video mode icons and symbols. See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. Zoom ratio status bar Timer Record/stop icons...

  • Page 33: Rec Mode

    3.5. REC mode Use REC mode to record a voice file and store them in the internal memory or on an SD card. 3.5.1. REC mode icons Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the REC mode icons and symbols. See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.

  • Page 34: Playback Mode

    3.6. Playback mode Use Playback mode to review all the files stored in the camera. 3.6.1. Displaying file information Basic information is displayed by default on each image or video when viewed in Playback mode. Press the Display button to switch this information on or off.

  • Page 35: Playback Mode Icons

    3.6.2. Playback mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Playback mode icons and symbols. See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. Displays the number of current shots and total number of pictures/video clips.

  • Page 36: Thumbnail Mode

    3.6.3. Thumbnail mode When in Playback mode, press the zoom out button to show image thumbnails. Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Playback mode. The most recent image will show on the screen. Press the Zoom out button for the first time to view four thumbnails on LCD screen, and press the button for the second time to view nine thumbnails on the LCD screen.

  • Page 37: Using The Menus

    4. Using the menus Read this section to learn how to configure the camera and use the advanced features. 4.1. Picture menu In Photo mode, press the Menu button to show the menu. 4.1.1. Scene The scene option can be set to manual EV, ISO, and metering can be set manually.

  • Page 38: Size

    4.1.2. Size Use this option to set the size of the captured image. Bigger images contain more detail and therefore use more memory space. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Menu button and move the joystick down to highlight the Size option.

  • Page 39: Color

    4.1.5. Color The camera can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone for an old-fashioned look. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Menu button and move the joystick down to highlight the Color option.

  • Page 40: Metering

    4.1.8. Metering Use this option to determine how the camera light metering is used to calculate the exposure of the picture. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Menu button and move the joystick down to the second page to highlight the Metering option.

  • Page 41: Iso

    4.1.10. ISO This option is equivalent to the film speed setting on film cameras. In brighter conditions, a low ISO film is needed, correspondingly, in darker conditions, a high ISO film is needed. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Menu button and move the joystick down to the second page to highlight the ISO option.

  • Page 42: Playback Menu

    4.3. Playback menu Use the playback menu to manage the files stored in the internal memory or on the SD card. 4.3.1. Delete all Use this function to delete files. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Playback mode. Press the Menu button and move the joystick downward to highlight the Delete all option.

  • Page 43: Slide Show

    4.3.3. Slide show The camera includes a slide show function, which displays images at regular interval. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Playback mode. The most recent picture is displayed on the screen. Press the Menu button, and move the joystick down to highlight the slide show option.

  • Page 44: Dpof

    4.3.5. DPOF Use the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to tag pictures stored in the memory card with print information. Tag all pictures to be printed or just the current picture. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Playback mode. Press the Menu button, and move the joystick down to highlight the DPOF option.

  • Page 45: Number Reset

    4.4.3. Number reset Use this function to reset the file name numbers to zero. Turn the camera on, and press the MENU button to display the menu screen. Move the joystick right to show the setup menu and move it down to highlight the Number reset option.

  • Page 46: Power Saving

    4.4.6. Power saving Use this function to switch the camera off automatically after a period of inactivity for saving power. Turn the camera on, and press the MENU button to display the menu screen. Move the joystick right to show the setup menu and move it down to the second page and highlight the Power saving option.

  • Page 47: Usb Mode

    4.4.9. USB Mode Use USB mode to connect the camera to a PC or printer with USB cable. Turn the camera on, and press the MENU button to display the menu screen. Move the joystick right to show the setup menu and move it down to the second page to highlight the USB Mode option.

  • Page 48: Installing The Software And Drivers

    You can use the “Mass Storage” functions of the camera on the PC. 5.1.1. 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.
  • Page 49 Please follow the instructions below: Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 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. Click the install button to install the driver. Follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 50: Presto! Video Works 6

    5.2. Presto! Video Works 6 Presto! Video Works 6 is an advanced software application for editing video. To install Presto! Video Works 6: Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 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.

  • Page 51: Presto! Mr. Photo 3

    5.3. Presto! Mr. Photo 3 Presto! Mr. Photo 3 is an advanced photo editing software application. To install Presto! Mr. Photo 3: Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 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.

  • Page 52: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications General Imaging sensor Panasonic 5.3 Megapixel CCD sensor Active pixels 5.0 Megapixel Storage media Built-in 32 MB Flash memory SD/MMC card (32/64/128/256/512 MB/1GB) Sensor sensitivity Auto, ISO 100, 200, 400 equivalent, user definable Lens 3X optical zoom lens Wide: F/2.8~3.9, f=6.3mm Tele: F/4.9~7.0, f=18.9 mm Focus range...
  • Page 53 General Zoom 3x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom TFT Monitor 2.0” TFT high resolution (480 x 240 pixels) Flash 0.6~2.5m range Off/Auto/Force/Slow Sync/Force Red Eye Reduction/Auto Red Eye Reduction White balance Auto/Sunny/Cloudy/Tungsten/Fluoresc EV compensation -2.0 EV~+2.0 EV (in 0.2 EV steps) Self timer 10 seconds PC interface...
  • Page 54 Please visit our website at www.dxgusa.com for any product updates or special announcements. You can also check out our online support desk where you can register your product, send emails to our technical support, and find a list of frequently asked questions.

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