DXG Technology Digital Camera DXG 568 User Manual

Digital Camera  
DXG-568  
User’s Manual  
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EV Compensation.................................................................................................20  
Volume................................................................................................................20  
System  
Language Options................................................................................................20  
Date/Time ...........................................................................................................20  
TV-Out Options....................................................................................................20  
Lighting Options...................................................................................................20  
System 2  
LCD Screen Contrast.............................................................................................20  
LCD Screen Brightness .........................................................................................20  
Shutter Effect.......................................................................................................20  
Format Memory....................................................................................................21  
Default Settings ...................................................................................................21  
Firmware Update..................................................................................................21  
File Copy .............................................................................................................21  
Menu Index .........................................................................................................22  
Picture Mode  
LCD Screen Icons.................................................................................................27  
Taking Pictures.....................................................................................................28  
LCD Screen Display ..............................................................................................28  
Macro / Normal....................................................................................................29  
Digital Zoom ........................................................................................................29  
Self-timer Mode....................................................................................................29  
Flash...................................................................................................................30  
Menu...................................................................................................................30  
Menu Index .........................................................................................................31  
Movie/Video Mode  
LCD Screen Icons.................................................................................................33  
Recording Video...................................................................................................34  
LCD Screen Display ..............................................................................................34  
Digital Zoom ........................................................................................................35  
Menu...................................................................................................................35  
Image Resolution.................................................................................................35  
Numbers of Image per Second..............................................................................35  
Image Quality......................................................................................................35  
EV Compensation.................................................................................................35  
Menu Index .........................................................................................................36  
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Playback Mode  
LCD Screen Icons.................................................................................................37  
Thumbnail Display and File Selection.....................................................................39  
Image Enlargement Mode.....................................................................................40  
Play Video............................................................................................................41  
Play Audio File .....................................................................................................41  
Menu...................................................................................................................42  
Delete  
Delete One ..........................................................................................................42  
Delete All.............................................................................................................42  
Exit .....................................................................................................................42  
Function  
Auto Play.............................................................................................................42  
Exit .....................................................................................................................42  
Printing Setup  
Set to All .............................................................................................................42  
Set to One...........................................................................................................42  
Date....................................................................................................................42  
Exit .....................................................................................................................42  
Menu Index .........................................................................................................43  
Voice Mode  
LCD Screen Icons.................................................................................................46  
Audio ..................................................................................................................46  
USB Mode  
Transferring Pictures to Your PC (Mass Storage).....................................................48  
File Structure of Memory Card...............................................................................49  
PC Camera (Webcam) ..........................................................................................50  
Printing Directly Mode  
Print One.............................................................................................................51  
Print All ...............................................................................................................51  
Menu Index .........................................................................................................52  
TV-Out Options .........................................................................................53  
Software Driver Installation.................................................................54  
Installing Mr. Photo / VideoWorks 6..................................................56  
Appendix  
Specifications ............................................................................................60  
System Requirements.............................................................................61  
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ATTENTION  
Safety Precautions  
The Software CD packaged with this camera is designed for a PC only. Playing  
it on an audio CD player may damage the device. 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.  
To reduce the risk of fire, do not store this product under direct sunlight.  
Before Use  
Take some test shots before formal recording.  
Before using this camera for any important occasions (such as a wedding  
ceremony or an overseas trip), test the camera beforehand to ensure that it  
functions well. Any supplemental cost caused by the malfunction of this product  
(such as cost of photography or the loss of photography income) is not the  
responsibility of DXG and no compensation will be provided for it.  
Copyright information  
Any pictures taken with this digital camera must be in accordance with  
copyright law. When "No Photography" signs are posted, it is illegal to record  
any live performance, improvisation or exhibits even for personal purpose. Any  
transfer of memory card data must also be conducted under the provisions of  
copyright law.  
Notes on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen  
Be extra careful if the LCD screen is damaged; if the LCD gets cracked do the  
following:  
1. If the liquid touches the skin: wipe the skin dry with a cloth and rinse  
immediately with plenty of water.  
2. If the liquid comes in contact with the eyes: rinse immediately with plenty of  
water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical advice as soon as possible.  
3. In case the liquid is accidentally ingested: rinse the mouth with water, drink  
plenty of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical advice as soon as  
possible.  
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ATTENTION (con.)  
Important Notices  
This product consists of intricate electrical parts. To ensure optimal  
performance, do not drop the camera.  
Avoid storing the camera in the following locations:  
1. In damp or dusty places.  
2. In sealed vehicles, under direct sunlight, or in places with high  
temperatures.  
3. In areas where there is a lot of vibration.  
4. In locations full of smoke, fumes or steam.  
5. In locations subject to strong magnetic fields.  
6. In rainy or snowy locations.  
Do not open the battery cover when the power is on.  
If water has entered the camera, turn the power OFF and  
remove the batteries immediately.  
Camera Maintenance  
1. If the lens, LCD screen, or viewfinder surface is dirty, use a lens brush or soft  
cloth to wipe it clean. Do not touch the lens with you fingers.  
2. To avoid scratching the lens, LCD screen, or viewfinder surface, do not use  
any solid object to clean the camera.  
3. Do not use any detergent or volatile solution. This could damage the paint or  
lens. Use a soft cloth only.  
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Package Contents  
Carefully unpack your camera and make sure that you have the following items.  
If an item is missing or damaged, please contact the vendor immediately.  
Digital Camera  
Software CD  
Pouch  
USB Cable  
TV-Out Cable  
AA alkaline batteries x 2  
User's Manual  
Strap  
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Getting to Know Your Camera  
Names of Parts  
Front View  
1. Speaker  
2. Lens Cover/Power Switch  
5. Red-eye Reduction Device  
8. Macro Switch Button  
11. TV-Out Port  
3. Shutter Button  
4. Flash  
6. Microphone  
9. Lens  
7. Self-timer LED  
10. Connector Cover  
Shutter Button  
12. USB Port  
The Shutter button is used to take pictures in the Picture Mode or start  
recording video or Movie/Video Mode.  
Lens Cover  
The lens cover when slid open will turn the camera’s power on automatically. To  
turn the power off, slide the lens cover back.  
USB Cover  
Open the USB cover to find the USB and TV-Out ports.  
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Getting to Know Your Camera (con.)  
Rear View  
1. Status LED  
4. Display Button  
7. Strap Holder  
10. Mode Dial  
2. Macro LED  
3. LCD Screen  
5. Menu Button  
8. Flash Button  
11. Memory Card Slot  
6. 4-way Scroll Button  
9. Battery Cover  
Operation Buttons  
Macro switch  
Toggles between the Macro and Normal Modes; refer to page 29 for details.  
Disp. Button  
Changes the display of the icons on the screen; refer to the LCD Screen Icons  
in each mode for details.  
Flash Button  
Toggles between the Flash Modes; refer to page 30 for details.  
4-way Scroll Button  
The 4-way scroll button is used to navigate the menus and to operate the zoom.  
Mode Dial  
Toggles between Setup Mode  
, Movie/Video Mode  
.
, Playback Mode  
,
Picture Mode and Voice Mode  
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Using Batteries  
Loading/Replacing Batteries  
Turn the digital camera off and follow the instructions below:  
Slide the battery cover open in the direction indicated by the arrow.  
Insert the batteries according to the diagram on the inside of the cover.  
Close and lock the battery cover.  
Note: Using rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries can greatly  
Open and close the battery cover gently to  
avoid damaging it.  
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Memory Card and Internal Memory  
Loading the Memory Card  
Turn the camera off and follow the instructions below:  
Note: This camera does not come with a memory card. Optional SD cards can be  
Slide the battery cover open in the direction indicated by the arrow.  
Insert the memory card in the direction indicated by the arrow.  
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Memory Card and Internal Memory  
Removing the Memory Card  
Turn the camera off and follow the instructions below:  
Slide the battery cover open in the direction indicated by the arrow.  
Press the memory card down gently and then release. The memory card will  
partially pop-up.  
Pull the memory card out with your fingers in the direction indicated by the  
arrow.  
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Memory Card and Internal Memory (con.)  
The memory cards applicable to this camera are SD or  
MMC (32MB~1GB).  
Memory cards inserted the wrong way will not fit and  
forcing them could damage the memory card. If the  
camera cannot access the memory card, a  
symbol  
will display on the LCD screen, and users will not be able  
to take pictures or access the memory card.  
To resolve, wipe the metal interface of the card with a  
soft cloth and then reload the card again.  
NOTE: When formatting the memory card  
through a computer, use the FAT16 format.  
Under normal conditions, the  
inserting the memory card. If the  
icon will be displayed on the LCD screen after  
icon is displayed, it means the camera is  
using the internal memory. There are four possible reasons for this:  
The camera cannot recognize the file format of the memory  
card.  
Transfer all files saved in the memory card to your PC through a card reader and  
then reformat the memory card. Warning: Formatting will delete all pictures on  
the card, so make sure they are first backed up onto your computer.  
The metal interface of the memory card might be dirty.  
Gently wipe the metal interface with a soft cloth and the reload the card.  
The memory card may be malfunctioning  
Please contact the manufacturer of the memory card for assistance. There are  
many low quality cards that have interface problems with electronic devices.  
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Memory Card and Internal Memory (con.)  
The camera has a memory card slot malfunction and can’t  
access the memory card.  
Please contact DXG technical support for assistance.  
Using the Internal Memory  
This camera has 32MB of built-in memory to provide a temporary space for  
storing data when the external memory card is full (the camera cannot use the  
full 32MB of the flash memory, because some memory is used by the camera’s  
firmware).  
If a memory card is inserted into the camera, all actions (e.g. formatting  
memory, saving images, playing video, and transferring images etc.,) will be  
performed on the card.  
If you prefer to use the internal memory, just remove the memory card and all  
of the actions will be performed on the internal memory.  
Note: This camera does not come with a memory card. SD cards guaranteed to  
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Attaching the Strap  
Insert the thin end of the strap into the strap holder.  
Pass the other end of strap through the loop.  
Pull the strap tightly.  
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Turning on the Camera  
Power supply  
Slide the lens cover back gently and the power will turn on automatically. To  
turn off the power, slide the lens cover back.  
If the camera has not been used for one  
minute, the camera will shut OFF  
automatically because of the power  
saving function. To turn the camera on  
again, slide the lens cover closed and  
then back open again.  
Battery Power Level  
The following are status icons for different levels of battery power:  
Full battery power  
Medium battery power  
Low battery power  
No Battery power (the icon turns to red)  
You will need to reset the date/time after  
replacing the batteries. The menu options  
will be remain where they were last set.  
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Turning on the Camera (con.)  
Low battery power affects the charging time  
for the flash. To keep flash recharge times low,  
make sure the batteries are kept fresh.  
LED Indicators  
The following table lists the description of the Self-timer LED (located on the  
front of camera) and Status LED (located on the rear of camera):  
Color  
Description  
Red  
On  
On  
Busy  
Status  
LED  
Green  
Macro  
The self-timer is activated.  
The self-timer LED blinks  
faster at the last 3 seconds.  
Self-timer  
LED  
Red  
Red  
Blinking  
Blinking  
Red-eye  
Red-eye Reduction is  
activated.  
Reduction  
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Setting the Date/Time and Language  
Toggle the Mode Dial to the Setup Mode  
.
Setting the Date/Time  
This camera can record the date and time of the photograph, if the correct date  
and time are set up before using the camera. Pease refer to the Setup Mode  
section for more information (refer to page 20).  
Setting the Language  
You can select a preferable language for the LCD screen. There are 7 languages  
available: English, Traditional Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese and  
Spanish.  
SYSTEM  
SYSTEM  
SYSTEM  
Language  
Eng li sh I ta li a no  
Italiano  
Eng li sh I ta li a no  
Italiano  
Date/Time  
日本語  
日本語  
中文  
中文  
...  
Fra nca is  
Fra nca is  
Espa nol  
Espanol  
Espa nol  
Espa nol  
TV Standard  
Deutsch  
Deutsch  
Deutsch  
Deutsch  
Frequency  
:Page  
:Sel.  
Set  
:Sel.  
Set  
:Sel.  
Set  
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Basic Operations  
LCD Screen  
The LCD screen makes it easy to frame the subject, adjust the settings, and  
view the recorded photos and videos. Note: Prolonged exposure to direct  
sunlight can cause the LCD screen to temporarily darken. This is normal for LCD  
screen and is not permanent.  
There are several icons on the screen; please refer to LCD Screen Icons in each  
mode for details.  
Menu  
The menu will be available by pressing the Menu button  
modes which include: Picture mode , Movie/Video Mode  
and Voice Mode  
on the following  
, Playback  
Mode , Setup Mode  
.
Button Icons  
There are icons displayed on bottom of the LCD screen for corresponding  
functions of each mode.  
Icon  
Description  
Center button of the 4-way scroll button  
Up / Down / Left / Right arrow buttons of  
the 4-way scroll button  
Flash button  
Menu button  
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Mode Description - Setup Mode  
Toggle the Mode Dial to the Setup Mode  
. There are 4 major sections that can  
be accessed by pressing the right arrow key: Image Setup, System, System2 and  
Options.  
Image Settings  
Image Resolution  
There are 4 resolution settings available for taking still pictures: 3680x2760,  
2592x1944, 2048x1536 and 1280x960. The images with higher resolution are  
applicable to printing. However this will require more memory space and  
slightly longer saving time. The 3680x2760 and 2592x1944 resolutions use  
Software Interpolation Technology. If you need a high quality image, it is not  
recommended to use this resolution setting.  
Image Quality  
The camera provides 2 image quality settings: High and Normal. The main  
difference is the image compression ratio. For example, High quality has the  
smallest compression ratio and largest file size, but the image quality is the  
best.  
White Balance  
Have you ever wondered why pictures taken indoors sometimes come out  
looking yellow? The reason is that different lighting sources produce different  
colors of light (a flash bulb produces a very white light, while a 100 watt  
incandescent bulb produces a very yellow-looking light). Our brain  
automatically adjusts the color so that a white object always appears white  
regardless of the lighting condition, but a photograph records the true color. To  
compensate for this, the DXG-303 camera can shift the RGB color balance of  
the ambient light so that the color in the photograph appears as it should. This  
process is referred to as “matching the white balance.  
There are 5 white balance settings available in the Picture Mode:  
Auto: automatically adjusts the white balance; applicable to  
general-purpose photography.  
Sunny: for use outdoors when it is bright and sunny.  
Tungsten: for use indoors with incandescent lighting.  
Fluorescent: for use indoors with fluorescent lighting.  
Cloudy: for use outdoors when it is a cloudy or shady day.  
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Setup Mode (con.)  
EV compensation  
You can adjust the EV Compensation value manually. All things being equal, the  
higher the EV compensation, the brighter the photos. The value ranges from  
-2.0EV to +2.0EV, in 0.5 EV steps.  
Volume  
There are 9 levels of speaker volume you can adjust; the lowest level is mute.  
System  
Language Options  
There are 7 languages available for display on the LCD screen: English,  
Traditional Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.  
Date / Time  
The camera can date and time stamp the photograph, if the correct date and  
time is set before use.  
TV-Out Options  
This camera can output pictures directly to TV if the appropriate video output  
mode is set. The United States uses NTSC (Europe uses PAL).  
Lighting Options  
Your camera supports two lighting frequencies to accommodate florescent  
lighting conditions in different countries. The United States uses 60Hz (Europe  
uses 50Hz)  
System 2  
LCD Screen Contrast  
There are 9 levels of LCD contrast.  
LCD Screen Brightness  
There are 9 levels of LCD brightness.  
Capture Effects  
You can choose from 4 different capture effects. These effects relate to how the  
picture on the LCD fades once a picture is taken. These effects are only seen by  
the camera user on the LCD. Try taking a take a picture in each of the modes to  
find your preference for wipes or fades.  
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Auto Power Off  
Off: This will disable auto power off function so that the camera is always on.  
Note: This can cause your batteries to drain more quickly.  
1 Min: The camera will power off after 60 seconds. To wake” the camera up,  
you must close the shutter and then reopen it.  
Diving Mode: This allows you to manage the power saving function when the  
camera is enclosed in the optional waterproof housing. This allows you to “wake  
up” the camera by hitting the Display(4) button, rather than opening and  
closing the shutter (which is not possible underwater in the waterproof casing).  
If you are interested in purchasing the optional waterproof housing for the  
Optional Underwater  
Housing  
Available at  
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Setup Mode (con.)  
Options  
Format Memory  
Formatting the memory card / internal memory will erase all stored data; the  
data cannot be restored. Make sure you backup important photos to a PC  
before you reformat.  
Default Settings  
After you select the Reset option, all the settings will be restored to the factory  
default values, and the on screen display language will be English.  
Firmware Update  
Do not use this function if unless instructed by the manufacturer. Inappropriate  
operation might cause damage to the camera. When necessary, firmware must  
be uploaded from the SD card (You are not allowed to perform this option if the  
correct firmware update program is not saved on SD card.)  
To safeguard your camera from damages when the computer is disconnected,  
we recommend you to use new batteries during a firmware update operation.)  
File Copy  
This feature allows you to copy the files in the internal memory to the SD card;  
the files in the internal memory will not be deleted, only copied.  
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Setup Mode (con.)  
Menu Index  
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Setup Mode (con.)  
IMAGE  
IMAGE  
IMAGE  
IMAGE  
Resolution  
Quality  
White Balance  
Exposure Value  
Volume  
:Page  
:Sel.  
:Set  
:Sel.  
:Set  
:Sel.  
:Set  
IMAGE  
....  
:Sel.  
:Set  
IMAGE  
:Sel.  
:Set  
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Setup Mode (con.)  
SYSTEM  
SYSTEM  
SYSTEM  
SYSTEM  
Language  
Eng l i sh I t a l i a no  
Italiano  
Eng l i sh I t a l i a no  
Italiano  
Date/Time  
日本語  
日本語  
中文  
中文  
..  
Franca is  
Franca is  
Espanol  
Espanol  
Espanol  
Espanol  
TV Standard  
Deutsch  
Deutsch  
Deutsch  
Deutsch  
Frequency  
:Page  
:Sel.  
Set  
:Sel.  
Set  
:Sel.  
Set  
SYSTEM  
SYSTEM  
SYSTEM  
Language  
Date/Time  
TV Standard  
Frequency  
:Page  
:Sel.  
Set  
:
:Sel.  
Set  
:
:Sel.  
Set  
+/-  
+/-  
SYSTEM  
SYSTEM  
:
:Sel.  
Set  
:
:Sel.  
Set  
+/-  
+/-  
....  
SYSTEM  
SYSTEM  
SYSTEM  
Language  
Date/Time  
TV Standard  
Frequency  
NTSC  
PAL  
NTSC  
PAL  
:Page  
:Sel.  
Set  
:Sel.  
Set  
:Sel.  
Set  
SYSTEM  
SYSTEM  
SYSTEM  
Language  
Date/Time  
TV Standard  
Frequency  
60HZ  
50HZ  
60HZ  
50HZ  
:Page  
:Sel.  
Set  
:Sel.  
Set  
:Sel.  
Set  
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Setup Mode (con.)  
SYSTEM2  
SYSTEM2  
SYSTEM2  
SYSTEM2  
LCD Contrast  
...  
...  
LCD Brightness  
Capture Effect  
:Page  
:Sel.  
:Set  
:Sel.  
Set  
:Sel.  
Set  
SYSTEM2  
SYSTEM2  
SYSTEM2  
LCD Contrast  
LCD Brightness  
Capture Effect  
:Page  
:Sel.  
:Set  
:Sel.  
Set  
:Sel.  
Set  
SYSTEM2  
SYSTEM2  
SYSTEM2  
LCD Contrast  
Normal  
Effect 1  
Effect 2  
Effect 3  
Normal  
Eff ect 1  
Eff ect 2  
Eff ect 3  
LCD Brightness  
Capture Effect  
:Page  
:Sel.  
:Set  
:Sel.  
Set  
:Sel.  
Set  
SYSTEM2  
SYSTEM2  
Normal  
Effect 1  
Effect 2  
Effect 3  
Normal  
Eff ect 1  
Eff ect 2  
Eff ect 3  
:Sel.  
Set  
:Sel.  
Set  
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Setup Mode (con.)  
OPTION  
OPTION  
OPTION  
OPTION  
Format  
Default  
OK  
OK  
Ca ncel  
Ca ncel  
FW Update  
Copy to Card  
:Page  
:Sel.  
:Set  
:Sel.  
:Set  
:Sel.  
:Set  
OPTION  
OPTION  
OPTION  
Format  
Default  
OK  
OK  
Ca ncel  
Ca ncel  
FW Update  
Copy to Card  
:Page  
:Sel.  
:Set  
:Sel.  
:Set  
:Sel.  
:Set  
OPTION  
Format  
Default  
FW Update  
Copy to Card  
:Page  
:Sel.  
:Set  
OPTION  
OPTION  
OPTION  
Format  
Default  
OK  
OK  
Ca ncel  
Ca ncel  
FW Update  
Copy to Card  
:Page  
:Sel.  
:Set  
:Sel.  
:Set  
:Sel.  
:Set  
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Picture mode  
Picture Mode  
Toggle the Mode Dial to the Picture Mode .  
LCD Screen Icons  
3
4
1
5
6
7
13  
8
9
14  
15  
10  
12  
11  
Picture Mode (photos)  
Image resolution  
Image quality  
Internal memory is half full  
Internal memory (full)  
Numbers of pictures taken  
Flash Mode  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
11  
Digital zoom  
Digital zoom ratio  
Memory status  
Unsteady indicator  
Date/Time  
Memory card  
EV compensation  
Battery status (P.15)  
Macro Mode  
Memory card is half full  
Memory card is empty  
Memory card (full)  
12  
13  
14  
Self-timer Mode  
Memory card is protected  
Internal memory  
15  
White balance  
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Picture mode (con.)  
Taking Pictures  
You can use this camera to take still images. The recorded image file format is  
JPEG. The maximum recordable number of images depends upon the free space  
of the internal memory or SD card. Moreover, the image resolution and quality will  
also affect the number of recordable images. The higher image resolution and  
quality, the more memory space that is needed.  
To take a picture, perform the following steps:  
1.  
Turn on the camera and set the date and time (refer to page 17).  
2.  
Toggle the Mode Dial to the Picture Mode and you will see the Picture Mode  
icon displayed on the LCD screen. Set the image resolution and quality  
on demand (refer to page 22 or page 31).  
3.  
4.  
Toggle the Macro switch to appropriate mode (refer to page 29).  
Frame the picture in the LCD screen, and press the Shutter button  
This camera is designed for 2-step shutter function. Press the Shutter button  
down halfway and the camera adjusts the focus automatically (the focus  
adjustment frame is shown) Press the Shutter button the rest of the way  
down, and a  
symbol will appear on the LCD screen indicating the camera  
is recording the image.  
5.  
6.  
Press the top of the 4-way scroll button to zoom in  
or the bottom to  
zoom out  
on subjects. The maximum zoom is 4X.  
You can also use the Self-timer button to take a picture on a delay. (refer to  
page 29).  
7.  
8.  
Use the Flash when the light is insufficient (refer to page 30).  
Use the Playback Mode to review the recorded images (refer to page 37).  
LCD Display  
Press the  
button to toggle among display modes of the LCD screen.  
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Picture mode (con.)  
Macro / Normal  
You can switch to the Macro mode by sliding the Macro / Normal switch down.  
Mode  
Icon  
Description  
Macro  
This is suitable for taking pictures at a  
distance of 9-10 inches. Best for  
close-up shots.  
This is suitable for taking pictures at a  
distance of 5 feet to infinity. As the  
distance becomes further, the  
background will slightly lose focus.  
Normal  
None  
Be sure to select the proper photography  
mode when taking pictures. If not, the photo  
may be blurred.  
Digital Zoom  
Press the top of the 4-way scroll button to zoom in  
The maximum zoom is 4X.  
or bottom to zoom out  
.
Sometimes the recorded image will have slight distortion when using the digital  
zoom. If you are taking important pictures or need strict image quality, do not  
zoom more than 2X.  
Self-timer Mode  
While in the Picture Mode (photos), press the Menu button  
. The self-timer  
mode icon will be shown on the right of the LCD screen. Press the right side of the  
4-way scroll button to select the icon that looks like a yellow circle with a red line  
through it. Next, press the top of the 4-way scroll button to select the icon and  
remove the red line. Now press the center menu button. The icon wil now be on  
the left had side of the screen meaning the time is activated.  
Now press the Shutter button and the LCD screen will show the countdown in  
seconds (default: 10 seconds). The self-timer LED starts blinking for the last 3  
seconds and the picture is taken after the preset time has elapsed.  
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Picture mode (con.)  
Flash  
Press the  
Display  
button to toggle between different flash modes.  
Flash Mode  
Description  
Turns off the flash; applicable to  
Off  
environments with sufficient light.  
The flash fires automatically according  
to the ambient conditions; this mode is  
best for general-purpose photography.  
The flash fires automatically with  
insufficient lights; the flash emits a  
precursor-flash before the main flash  
fires and removes the red-eye effect;  
this mode is applicable for taking  
pictures of people.  
Auto  
Auto +  
Red-eye  
Reduction  
Forced Flash  
The flash always fires. This mode is often  
used when the background is light but  
the foreground is dark (ie people inside  
standing in front of a window).  
Menu  
You can press the Menu button  
to show/hide the menu items. The options  
include: Image resolution, self-timer, image quality, white balance, EV  
compensation, etc. Please refer to their relative descriptions in the Setup Mode.  
The settings here are the same as the settings in the Setup Mode.  
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Picture mode (con.)  
Menu Index  
Image resolution  
Self-timer  
Quality  
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Picture mode (con.)  
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Movie/Video Mode  
Movie/Video Mode  
Toggle the Mode Dial to the Movie/Video Mode .  
LCD Screen Icons  
1
3
4
6
5
11  
7
8
10  
9
Movie/Video Mode  
Image resolution  
Image quality  
Internal memory  
1
2
3
4
Internal memory is half full  
Internal memory (full)  
Recorded video files count  
Numbers of image per  
second  
Memory status  
6
7
Length of the recorded  
video  
5
Memory card  
Date/Time  
8
9
Memory card is half full  
Memory card empty  
Memory card (full)  
EV compensation  
Battery status (P.15)  
Digital zoom ratio  
11  
Memory card is protected  
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Movie/Video Mode (con.)  
Recording Video  
You can use this camera to record videos (MPEG-4 format with voice). The length  
of the recorded video depends on the free space of the internal memory/SD card.  
Moreover, the image resolution, image quality and frame rate per second will also  
affect the length of the recorded video. The higher image resolution and quality,  
the less video you will be able to store.  
To record video, perform the following steps:  
1.  
Turn on the camera and toggle the Mode Dial to the Movie/Video Mode  
If you want to set the date and time first, refer to page 17.  
.
2.  
You will now see the Movie/Video Mode icon displayed on the LCD screen. If  
you would like to set the image resolution, quality and numbers of image per  
second on demand, press the Menu button (refer to page 35).  
3.  
4.  
You can now view the scene you want to record on the LCD screen and press  
the Shutter button to start recording. The recorded video length icon will be  
shown on the upper right of the LCD screen. If these icons get in the way,  
press the Display button before recording.  
Press the top of the 4-way scroll button to zoom in  
zoom out . The maximum zoom is 4X.  
Press the Shutter button again to stop recording.  
Use the Playback Mode to review the recorded video (refer to page 40).  
or the bottom to  
5.  
6.  
LCD Screen Display  
Press the Display button  
to toggle between the display modes.  
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Movie/Video Mode (con.)  
Digital Zoom  
Press the top of the 4-way scroll button to zoom in  
. The maximum zoom is 4X.  
or the bottom to zoom out  
Menu  
Press the Menu button  
to show or hide the menu items. The options include:  
Image resolution, numbers of image per second, image quality, EV compensation,  
etc.  
Image Resolution  
There are 2 resolutions available for recording video: VGA (640x480), and QVGA  
(320x240). Comparing VGA video with QVGA video, VGA video is clearer, but the  
file size is larger; therefore, you can’t record as much.  
Numbers of Image per Second  
There are 3 settings: 10 images/sec, 20 images/sec, 30 images/sec. Having more  
images per second provides a smoother video, but the file size will be larger.  
Image Quality  
The camera provides 3 image quality settings: Fine, Normal, and Basic. The  
Image Quality Icon may look like a white square with one blue dot, thee blue dots,  
or 6 blue dots (in the shape of a triangle). The difference among these 3 image  
qualities is the video compression ratio. Basic quality (one dot) provides the  
highest compression ratio and smallest file size, but the poorest image quality.  
The icon with 6 blue dots in the shape of a triangle provides the best quality.  
EV compensation  
You can adjust the EV Compensation value manually. The value ranges from  
-2.0EV to +2.0EV in 9 levels. With all else being equal, the higher the EV  
compensation, the brighter the images.  
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Movie/Video Mode (con.)  
Menu Index  
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Playback Mode  
Playback Mode  
Toggle the Mode Dial to the Playback Mode  
.
In Playback Mode, users can review the recorded pictures, video and audio. The  
symbols and functions on the LCD screen are different according to different file  
formats.  
LCD Screen Icons  
Playback Mode  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Current file number / Recorded files count  
Button icons  
Battery status (P.15)  
Photo zoom in icon and zoom ratio  
Zoom in / Zoom out icon  
4-way movement icon  
Button icon (enlarge photo mode)  
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Playback Mode (con.)  
Playback Mode  
1
Current file number / Recorded number of files  
2
3
4
5
6
7
Video file indicator  
Button icons  
Battery status (P.15)  
Video time elapsed  
Button icons  
If there are no files stored in the internal  
memory or SD card, a "No File" message  
will appear on the LCD screen.  
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Playback Mode (con.)  
1
6
5
7
The voice record  
Playback the voice record  
4
3
Playback Mode  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Current file number / Recorded file count  
Video file indicator  
Button icons  
Battery status (P.15)  
Movie File  
Audio file time elapsed  
Button icons  
Thumbnail Display and File Selection  
Press the  
button to enter the thumbnail display mode.  
After entering the thumbnail display mode, press the  
buttons to  
select a file. After the file is selected, press the  
button to view the file.  
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Playback Mode (con.)  
Image Enlargement Mode  
If you selected an image file, press the Display button  
to enter the image  
enlargement mode. After entering the image enlargement mode, you can press  
the  
button to zoom in and press the  
button to zoom out the selected  
image. The enlargement ratio will be shown on the up-right corner. You can use  
the arrow buttons to select the desired portion of the image.  
The enlargement ratio depends on the resolution of images; the higher  
resolution the higher enlargement ratio can be applied. To exit image  
enlargement mode, press the  
button.  
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Playback Mode (con.)  
Play video  
Once you have selected a video file, press the right arrow button  
playing the video. To pause the playback, press the right arrow button  
to start  
again.  
To stop the playback, press the left arrow button  
.
Play audio file  
If you selected an audio file, you can press the right arrow button  
playing the audio. To pause the playback, press the right arrow button  
to start  
again.  
To stop the playback, press the left arrow button  
.
Moving picture  
...  
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Playback Mode (con.)  
Menu  
If there are images stored on the memory, you can press the Menu button  
to  
show/hide the menu items. The menu has three sections: Delete, Function, and  
Printing Setup (this last one only appears if there is an SD card inserted).  
Delete  
Delete One  
This deletes the unwanted files from the internal memory or memory card. NOTE:  
The deleted files cannot be restored, so please use caution before using.  
Delete All  
This deletes all of the files from the internal memory or memory card. NOTE: The  
deleted files cannot be restored, so please use caution before using.  
Exit  
Exits the menu and returns to Playback Mode.  
Function  
If there is no image stored in the internal memory or memory card, this  
menu won't appear.  
Auto Play  
This enables you to playback all images automatically (excluding video and audio  
files). After entering this option, click  
to play.  
Exit  
Exits the menu and returns to Playback Mode.  
Printing Setup  
If there is no SD card inserted, this menu won't appear.  
Set to All  
Applies settings to all images. There are two options:  
Select All: Prints one copy for each image; for those whose original settings  
exceed one copy, it prints according to the original settings.  
Cancel All: Does not print any image.  
Set to One  
Applies setting to one image.  
Date  
Allows the Date / Time stamp to be printed on the image.  
Exit  
Exits the menu and returns to Playback Mode.  
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Playback Mode (con.)  
Menu Index  
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Playback Mode (con.)  
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Playback Mode (con.)  
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Voice Mode  
Voice Mode  
LCD Screen Icons  
3
VOI CE  
1
4
:Start / Stop  
5
Voice Mode  
Memory card is protected  
Internal memory  
1
2
Memory card status  
Memory card  
Internal memory (full)  
Current file number  
Memory card is half full  
3
4
5
Length of the recorded  
audio  
Memory card exhausted  
Memory card (full)  
Button icons  
Recording Audio  
Toggle the Mode Dial to the Voice Mode .  
When recording audio, it is best to get the microphone as close to the audio source  
as possible in order to get the best audio quality. Press the Menu Button  
button to start recording audio in the Voice Mode. The maximum recordable  
length will depend on the free space of the internal memory or SD memory card.  
You can play the recorded audio in the Playback Mode (refer to page 41).  
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Voice Mode (con.)  
VOI CE  
:Start / Stop  
VOI CE  
When recording audio, the microphone  
icon on the LCD screen will move and a  
recorded time indicator will be appear in  
the upper right of the LCD screen.  
:Start / Stop  
VOI CE  
:Start / Stop  
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USB Mode  
USB Mode  
While the camera is in any mode, you can connect the USB cable to enter the USB  
Mode. There are two options in USB Mode: Mass Storage and PC Camera.  
USB  
Mass Storage  
Use the USB cable to connect  
PC Camera  
the camera to the PC.  
:Page  
:Sel.  
:Set  
Transferring Pictures to Your PC (Mass Storage Mode)  
After connecting the camera to the PC, you can transfer the files stored in the  
memory or internal memory to the PC and vice versa. This is the mode you  
must be in to transfer photos to your PC.  
USB  
Mass Storage  
Disconnect USB cable to return the camera to its  
PC Camera  
previous mode (if there is no other mode selected).  
:Page  
:Sel.  
:Set  
When the LCD screen goes dark, you can perform the  
operations in the PC. If the USB cable is disconnected,  
turn the camera on to resume operation.  
If an SD memory card is loaded in the  
camera, all actions will be directed to the  
SD card. If you want to use the internal  
memory, just remove the SD card.  
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USB Mode (con.)  
Exploring the memory card through a PC, you will find a DCIM folder on the  
memory card with the following file architecture:  
DCIM  
FSCAM100  
PHTO0001.JPG  
PHTO0002.WAV  
PHTO0003.AVI  
(Images)  
(Audio files)  
PHTO9999.AVI  
(Video files)  
FSCAM101  
PHTO0001.JPG  
PHTO0002.WAV  
PHTO0003.AVI  
PHTO9999.AVI  
After the file name reaches PHTO9999 in the FSCAM100 folder, a new folder  
named FSCAM101 will be created automatically. All new images, audio files and  
video files will be stored in this new folder until the filename reaches 9999 again,  
and so on.  
If you want to play files on the camera  
that are transferred from a PC, the  
filename and type must match the format  
described above.  
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USB Mode (con.)  
PC Camera  
This digital camera can be used as a PC camera (provides a live feed rather than  
recording). After connecting the camera to the PC, you could use the camera as a  
PC camera (Webcam) to hold a videoconference. Note: You cannot transfer  
files to your PC in this mode.  
USB  
Mass Storage  
Disconnect the USB cable to return the camera  
PC Camera  
to its previous mode (if there is no other mode  
selected).  
:Page  
:Sel.  
:Set  
When the LCD screen goes dark, you can  
perform the operations in the PC. If the USB  
cable is disconnected, turn the camera on to  
resume operation.  
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Printing Directly Mode  
This option allows you to connect the camera directly to the printer via the USB  
cable and print images directly, without a PC. The printer must support direct  
printing function. First, connect the USB cable to enter USB Mode.  
PRINT  
USB  
Mass Storage  
PC Camera  
Use the USB cable to  
Print One  
connect PC and camera  
Print All  
:Page  
:Sel.  
:Set  
:Page  
:Sel.  
:Set  
In the printing directly mode, there are two options to choose from. Press the  
Menu button and the camera will check the printer. If there is no printer  
connected or the printer does not support direct printing, an error message will be  
shown on the camera’s LCD screen.  
Print One  
Prints only one image at a time. Enter this option to set the number of copies. Use  
the up and down arrow buttons  
left and right arrow buttons  
to select the image to be printed and the  
to increase/decrease the number of copies.  
Press the  
to start printing.  
Print All  
Prints all images; one copy for each.  
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Printing Directly Mode (con.)  
Menu Index  
Print All: Prints all  
images; one copy for  
each.  
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TV-Out Options  
The TV-Out function on the camera allows you to transfer images directly to a TV.  
To transfer the images, do the following:  
1.  
Set the video output mode (NTSC/PAL) of the camera corresponding to your  
TV standard. (The United States uses NTSC) Please refer to page 24.  
2.  
Use the TV-Out cable provided to connect the camera to the TV. Turn on the  
camera and use it normally. There will be no images/videos shown on the  
LCD; all the images/videos and information will be shown on the TV screen  
via the video output cable.  
If the video cable is connected to the camera, the images will be no longer  
shown on the LCD screen. If you want to restore the display status on the  
LCD screen, disconnect the video cable from the camera.  
Due to different TV sizing specifications, the sides  
of the TV image will sometimes be cropped. This is  
a normal.  
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Software Driver Installation  
Installing the Camera Driver for a PC  
The driver is intended only for older systems NOT running Windows XP or  
Windows 2000. If you are running Windows XP or 2000, do not install the  
driver. If you have installed it, you may want to uninstall it.  
1.  
2.  
Insert the Software CD supplied by the package into the CD-ROM drive.  
The Auto-run program will be executed and the welcome screen will appear  
with the following message: (If your CD-ROM drive doesn't support the  
auto-run function, please double click on the "My Computer" icon on the  
desktop. Then double click the CD-ROM drive icon and click the  
"Driversetup\Setup.exe" file in the root directory.)  
3.  
4.  
Select the desired language of setup program you wish to install.  
Click "Driver" > "Install", and the following screen will appear:  
5.  
Select the desired language and click "OK".  
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Software Driver Installation (con.)  
6. Entering the application setup screen, press "Next" to continue.  
7. After the installation is completed, the following screen will appear. Press  
"Finish" to complete application installation.  
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Installing Mr. Photo/VideoWorks 6  
Installing Mr. Photo and VideoWorks 6 on a PC  
While the NewSoft Software application is intended for any Windows operating  
system, the driver is not. If you are running Windows XP or 2000, do not  
install the driver, only the NewSoft Applications. If you have already  
installed the driver and are having connection issues, try uninstalling the driver.  
NewSoft application installation:  
1.  
2.  
Insert the Software CD supplied by the package into the CD-ROM drive.  
The Auto-run program will be executed and the welcome screen will appear  
with the following message: (If your CD-ROM drive doesn't support the  
auto-run function, please double click on the "My Computer" icon on the  
desktop. Then double click the CD-ROM drive icon and click the  
"MP38\Setup.exe" file in the root directory.)  
3.  
4.  
Select the desired language of setup program you want to install.  
Click on the "New Soft Video works" > "Install", and the following screen  
will appear:  
5.  
Select the desired language and click "OK".  
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Installing Mr. Photo/VideoWorks 6 (con.)  
6. After reading the conditions of Legal Disclaimer, click "Yes" to accept and  
continue the installation.  
7. Select the language, then click "Next" to continue.  
8. Click "Next" to continue.  
9. After reading the conditions of Software License Agreement click "Yes" to  
accept and continue the installation.  
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Installing Mr. Photo/VideoWorks 6 (con.)  
10. Follow the installation wizard to select the folder location.  
11. Select the program folder name.  
12. Click "Finish" to complete the application installation.  
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Installing Mr. Photo/VideoWorks 6 (con.)  
13. After the Multimedia Software installation is completed, the following screen  
will appear, click "Ok" to continue.  
14. In the DirectX9 setup screen, click "Ok" after the content is confirmed.  
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Appendix  
Specifications  
Item  
Description  
Image sensor  
Pixels  
1/1.8" CMOS  
5.1 Megapixels  
Lens:  
F/3.0/8.0 f=9.0mm  
10-11 inches (Macro)  
5 feet ~ (Portrait / Infinity)  
Mechanical shutter  
Focal length  
Shutter speed  
LCD screen  
(1/4 sec. ~ 1/500 sec.)  
1.5" LTPS Color LCD  
(502 x 240 Pixels)  
Storage medium  
32MB Internal Flash Memory  
SD card (MMC compatible), supports 32MB ~ 1GB  
4X Digital zoom  
Digital Zoom  
EV compensation  
White balance  
-2.0EV ~ +2.0.0EV  
Image: Auto / Sunny / Cloudy / Tungsten /  
Fluorescent  
Video: Auto  
Self-timer  
Flash effective  
range  
10 Sec.  
1.2m ~ 2.0m  
Flash Mode  
File format  
Auto Flash / Forced / Auto Red-eye Flash/ Flash Off  
Image: JPEG (Exif2.2/DCF) standard  
Video: AVI (Motion JPEG)  
Audio: WAV (8KHz, 16bit, mono)  
Image: 3680x 27602592 x 1944  
2048 x 15361280 x 960  
Image resolution  
Video: VGA (640 x 480) (10/20/30fps)  
QVGA (320 x 240) (10/20/30fps)  
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Appendix (con.)  
Item  
Description  
Compression ratio  
Image: Fine / Normal  
Video: Fine / Normal / Basic  
USB 2.0  
Interface  
Language  
Video: NTSC/PAL system selectable  
English / Traditional Chinese / Japanese / German /  
French / Italian / Spanish  
One minute  
Auto power off  
Power supply  
Dimensions  
Weight:  
AA alkaline batteries x 2  
93 x 56 x 40 mm  
About 125g (batteries excluded)  
System Requirements  
The minimum system requirements are as follows: (we strongly recommend you  
to use a more robust computer system for optimal performance).  
OS  
Microsoft Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP  
Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or higher  
64 MB memory or above  
CPU  
Memory  
CD-ROM  
Hard Drive (HDD)  
4X or above  
20 MB free space or above (the longer length of  
video is, the more HDD space will be needed)  
One standard USB 1.0 port  
Other  
Copyright 2005, DXG USA  
Version Date: 5/25/05  
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