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  • Page 1 DXG-608 User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Preface

    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.

  • Page 3: Safety

    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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Preface About this manual ...…...…...1 Copyright...…...…….…1 Safety ...….…...…...2 Introducing the camera System requirements ...….……...7 Features ...…...…..…...7 Unpacking ...……..…...8 About the camera ...………...9 Front view ...………...9 Top View ...………...10 Back view ...…...………10 Getting started Charging the battery ...………...11 Inserting the battery ...………...12 Inserting an SD card ...………...13 Turning on for the first time ...………...…14...
  • Page 5 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..………...24 Shutter priority mode ...27 Using shutter priority mode ...…...27 Icons ...……...28 Flash ...………...30...
  • Page 6 Using scene mode ...………...42 Icons ...……...42 Scenes ...……...44 Zoom ...……...45 Menu options ...………...45 Setup ...……...46 Date/time ...………...46 Insert date ...………...46 Format ...………...46 Power saving ...………...47 Beep vol ...……...47 Shutter vol ...………...47 Start Screen ...………...48 Rec review ...………...48 Language ...……...49 Reset ...……...49 Frequency ...………...49 TV out ...……...50 Connect ...……...50...
  • Page 7 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 ...………...62 Presto! Mr. Photo 3 ...……...63 Appendix Specifications ...…...64...

  • Page 8: 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 camera views. 1.1 System requirements The camera requires a host PC with the following specifications: •Windows®...

  • Page 9: Features

    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.

  • Page 10: About The Camera

    1 .4 About the camera Refer to the following diagrams to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of the camera. 1.4.1 Front view...

  • Page 11: Top View

    1.4.2 Top view 1.4.3 Back View...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    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.

  • Page 13: Inserting The Battery

    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.

  • Page 14: Inserting An Sd Card

    2.3 Inserting an SD card An SD/MMC card can be installed in the camera to provide dditional storage space for still images, videos, or other files. T o 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.

  • Page 15: Turning On For The First Time

    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 T o set the date and time: 1.

  • Page 16: Setting The Beep Function

    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.
  • Page 17 2. Use the joystick to scroll through the options until BEEP VOL is highlighted.
  • Page 18 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.

  • Page 19: Setting The Language

    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.

  • Page 20: Changing Modes

    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 Description Print For printing pictures directly from the camera. Shutter For still pictures. The shutter speed is set Priority by the user.

  • Page 21: Taking Your First Still Picture

    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.

  • Page 22: Connecting

    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.

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Computer

    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.

  • Page 24: Using The Camera

    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 A ll buttons are located on the top and the back of the camera. Back...
  • Page 25 See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Button Name Display To switch between LCD display modes. Zoom Use to zoom in or out in Photo or Video modes. Use to increase or decrease image size in Playback mode. Flash Menu Press to display the main OSD menu.

  • Page 26: Using The Camera Lcd Display

    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...

  • Page 27: About The Leds

    About the LEDs The following tables explain the meaning of the LEDs. Photo/SCN Back, Green Back, Red Front, Red Top, Blue mode Power on Power off Self timer Flash charging Record/ busy Focusing Ready to shoot Error Picture captured Playback Back, Green Back, Red Front, Red Top, Blue Mode Power on...
  • Page 28 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 Back, Green Back, Red Front, Red Top, Blue Power saving Legend: : LED on : LED blinking : LED off...

  • Page 29: Shutter Priority Mode

    3.3 Shutter priority mode Shutter priority mode is a semi-automatic mode. You select he 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.

  • Page 30: Icons

    Mode” on 3.4 . 3.3.2 Icons The following screen shows the shutter priority mode icons and their descriptions. Icon Name White Indicates the current white balance setting. balance Photo Indicates how many pictures are stored number in memory / the total number of photos that will fit in memory.

  • Page 31: Flash

    Icon Name Description Date/Time Shows current date and time. Shutter Indicates the shutter speed setting. Speed Indicates current EV compensation set- Battery Indicates current battery status. Memory Indicates memory card status. card Quality Resolution Metering Mode Flash ting. Indicates current quality setting. Indicates current resolution setting.
  • Page 32 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.

  • Page 33: Macro

    in video mode. 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.

  • Page 34: Menu Options

    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.

  • Page 35: Auto Mode

    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.
  • Page 36 Icon Name Description Photo Indicates how many pictures are number 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. Battery Memory card Quality Resolution...

  • Page 37: Flash

    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.

  • Page 38: Manual Mode

    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 .

  • Page 39: Flash

    Icon Name Description White Indicates the current white balance setting. balance Photo Indicates how many pictures are stored in number memory / the total number of photos that will fit in memory. Macro Indicates macro mode is active. Shows current date and time. Date/Time Indicates current EV compensation setting Battery...

  • Page 40: Zoom

    3.5.3 Flash S ee “Flash” on 3.3.3 . 3.5.4 Macro S ee “Macro” on 3.3.4 . 3.5.5 Zoom S ee “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.
  • Page 41 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.
  • Page 42 The Exp Comp option lets you increase or decrease the xposure 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.

  • Page 43: Scene Mode

    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.

  • Page 44: Using Scene Mode

    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.

  • Page 45: Scenes

    Icon Name Description White Indicates the current white balance setting. balance Photo Indicates how many pictures are stored in number memory / the total number of photos that will fit in memory. Macro Indicates macro mode is active. Date/Time Shows current date and time. Indicates current EV compensation setting.
  • Page 46 There are 15 available preset scenes to choose from. Icon Name 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.

  • Page 47: Zoom

    Icon Name Sunset 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”...

  • Page 48: Date/Time

    Use setup mode to change the camera configuration to suit your personal preferences. Use the mode dial to switch the c amera to SET UP Mode. 3.7.1 Date/time S ee “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 icture you capture.

  • Page 49: Power Saving

    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 p reset period of inactivity. To set the power saving function: 1.

  • Page 50: Start Screen

    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.

  • Page 51: Language

    3.7.9 Language See “Setting the language” on 2.5.3 . 3.7.10 Reset U se 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.

  • Page 52: Connect

    Use the TV out option to set camera TV out mode to match he 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).

  • Page 53: Video Mode

    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 ransferred to the computer hard drive. When connected to a computer your camera memory will appear as a removable disk.

  • Page 54: Icons

    3.9.2 Icons The following screen shows the auto mode icons and their descriptions. Icon Name White Indicates the current white balance setting. balance Macro Indicates macro mode is active. Date/Time Shows current date and time. Battery Indicates current battery status. Memory Indicates memory card status.

  • Page 55: Menu Options

    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.
  • Page 56 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 creen at a time when you next use playback mode. Recording T he recording option lets you add a sound to a picture.
  • Page 57 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.
  • Page 58 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.

  • Page 59: Continuous Mode

    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.
  • Page 60 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 ontinuous option. To set the continuous option: 1. Press the menu button to display the menu. 2.

  • Page 61: Dps Mode

    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.

  • Page 62: Drivers

    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.
  • Page 63 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 64: Presto! Video Works 6

    4.2. 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.

  • Page 66: Presto! Mr. Photo 3

    4.3. 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.

  • Page 67: Appendix

    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...
  • Page 68 General Flash 2 ~ 6 feetrange Off /Auto/Force/Slow Sync/Force Red Eye Reduction/Auto Red Eye Reduction White balance Auto/sunny/cloudy/tungsten/fluorescent EV compensation -2.0 EV ~ +2.0 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) Self timer Off , 2 or 10 seconds PC interface USB 2.0, full speed TV out format NTSC/PAL Shutter...
  • Page 69 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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