DXG DXG-228, User Manual

Page 1: ...Version 2 0 07 01 04 DXG 228 User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...tton 10 Chapter 4 Navigating Modes and Menus 4 1 Record Mode 11 4 2 Playback Mode 12 4 3 Movie Mode 13 4 4 Setup Mode 14 4 5 PC Mode 14 Chapter 5 Preparing Your Camera 5 1 Attaching the Strap 17 5 2 Loading Batteries 17 5 3 Loading and Removing the Memory Card 18 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 Pl...

Page 3: ...ken with this digital camera cannot be used in violation of copyright law Moreover when No Photography restrictions are placed on site one cannot record any live performance improvisation or exhibits even for personal purpose Any transfer of pictures or memory card with data must be conducted under the constraints of copyright law Notes on the LCD Liquid Crystal Display monitor Please be extra car...

Page 4: ...t cloth to wipe clean instead of touching the lens with you fingers 2 To avoid scratching the lens LCD monitor or viewfinder surface do not allow solid objects to encounter the camera 3 Do not use any harsh detergent caustic substance or volatile solution on the camera which could cause the camera s case and paint to become faded or distorted Use soft cloths only 1 4 Package Contents Please verify...

Page 5: ...4 2 1 Features Overview Front View 2 Getting to Know Your Camera 1 Shutter 2 Flash 3 Lens 4 Lens Cover Power Switch 5 Strap Holder 6 Battery Cover 7 Memory Card Slot 8 Tripod Socket ...

Page 6: ...5 Rear View 1 Macro LED 2 Status LED 3 Mode Display Button 4 Mode Button 5 Set Button 6 Function Key 7 Macro Button 8 USB Cover 9 USB Port 10 LCD Monitor ...

Page 7: ...C Interface USB Ver 1 1 Movie File 60 seconds continuous with CIF 320 x 240 format 16MB internal memory Recordable Image Numbers 16MB 800 x 600 1280x960 1600x1200 2048x1536 Fine 100 40 25 15 16MB Normal 200 100 60 40 Power Supply 2 x AAA Alkaline Batteries or supports CRV 3 USB 5V PC CAM Mode Dimensions 93 x 56 x 38 mm Weight About 120g batteries excluded 2 3 System Requirements When operating the...

Page 8: ...intosh Computer OS MacOS 8 6 9 2 MacOS X 10 1 or above CPU PowerPC 601 processor or higher Memory 64 MB memory or above HDD Minimum 10MB free disk space on the hard drive Others One standard USB 1 1 or USB 2 0 port and CD ROM ...

Page 9: ...ight Red LED The red LED turns on when the camera is recording or when the batteries are charging the flash The LED blinks every 10 seconds under normal standby mode 3 2 LCD Monitor Display 1 Image resolution 2 Image quality 3 Current working mode 4 Memory Status 5 Possible number of shots 6 Self timer photography 7 White balance display 8 Morning Afternoon display 9 Time display 10 Date display 1...

Page 10: ...er is turned off to prevent battery drain Please power on the camera again to resume shooting Unless Reset Default has been selected before the camera is turned off the following features will be automatically saved in the user s selected configuration 1 Resolution 2 Image Quality 3 Language 4 White balance 5 EV Value 6 Frequency 7 PC MODE 3 4 Shutter Button This camera is designed for 2 step shut...

Page 11: ...u The key also changes flash settings under the Record mode 3 8 Mode Display Button Press this button to change the LCD Monitor to one of several display types Standard Image only LCD OFF Standard 2 3 9 Macro Button Use the switch on left side of the camera to select either Basic normal lens or Macro closeup mode When you select the Macro mode the green macro LED turns on see back side of the came...

Page 12: ...1 Record Mode For more information please refer to section 3 2 LCD Monitor Display on page 8 Index for Quick Menu Turn on Camera Press MODE once QUICKLY to enter the Quick Setup 4 Navigation Modes and Menus ...

Page 13: ...to be printed on compatible print devices Basically it is a set of text files in a special directory in the digital camera s storage files 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 T...

Page 14: ...d DPOF cannot be used with image files saved to internal memory The DPOF function is only enabled when a memory card is inserted Steps for DPOF Use 4 3 Movie Mode 1 Movie Mode 2 Recorded Movie Time seconds 3 Recording 4 Remaining Battery Power 5 Time Date Page Down Page Up ...

Page 15: ...14 4 4 Setup Mode 1 Image Resolution 2048x1536 1600x1200 800x600 1280x960 2 Image Quality Fine Quality Basic Quality 3 White Balance Auto Sun Fluorescent Bult 4 EV Compensation ...

Page 16: ...requency Select the correct frequency type 50Hz or 60Hz according to your region 8 Format Media With the memory card inserted the format command will format only the memory card and not the internal memory 9 Reset to Default Factory Settings ...

Page 17: ...16 4 5 PC Mode ...

Page 18: ...ully charged If the batteries are low on power change the batteries as soon as possible to maintain normal operation If the battery power indicator only shows one black block the flash is automatically disabled If lower than 1 8V the level when the battery power indicator turns red the camera will automatically turn off Slide the battery cover open in the direction indicated by the arrow Insert th...

Page 19: ...and time are stored for approximately 3 minutes during battery change Double check the date and time after replacing batteries 5 3 Loading and Removing the Memory Card Turn off the camera 1 Locate the memory card slot Insert the memory card as indicated by arrow 2 Removing the Memory Card Gently depress the memory card then release The memory card should pop up automatically Remove the memory card...

Page 20: ...aging the SD card and camera If the memory card is inserted improperly it will not fit Do not force memory card insertion If the camera does not detect the memory card gently wipe the metal interface of the card with a soft cloth and reload the card 5 4 Setting Up the OSD Language Before using the camera please select Language to set the OSD language by pressing the Mode Button to Setup Mode There...

Page 21: ...and use the Function keys to move to and then press An image of what is in front of the lens will appear on the LCD monitor 2 Press and hold the Shutter button half way down A yellow will appear in the center of the LCD monitor Press the Shutter button down fully and release it to complete the recording 3 You can use to select two flash modes when using the camera Auto and Off 4 Press the to toggl...

Page 22: ...view recorded still pictures and movies To review the pictures 1 Turn on the camera 2 Press Mode Button and use the Function keys to move to 3 Press the Button to get into Setup Mode screen the LCD monitor will display the menu 4 Use and of the Function key to go to previous and next images 5 Use the Button to Delete One or Delete All to enter the function menu 6 Use of the Function keys to move b...

Page 23: ...free space available on the memory card The digital zoom function is disabled when recording movies 6 5 PC Mode Removable Disk The digital camera offers a removable disk function such as that of a card reader device You can treat this digital camera as a memory storage device 1 If you have not already done so install camera driver Chapter 7 Driver Installation 2 Turn on the camera 3 Press Mode But...

Page 24: ... Driver Installation 2 Turn the camera on by sliding open the lens cover 3 Press Mode Button and use Function key to move to 4 Press the button and you will see Mass Storage and PC camera 5 Use the Function keys to move to Mass Storage and press to confirm storage 6 Connect the USB cable to the camera and the PC when the diagram USB Connection pops up on the screen 7 You may operate the PC camera ...

Page 25: ...our 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 Setup exe file in the root directory 3 Click Install Driver to install camera driver of the digital camera The screen will appear the following message 4 Click Next to continue the setup program After you have installed camera drive...

Page 26: ...sn t support auto run double click on the My Computer icon on the desktop Then double click the CD ROM drive icon and click the Setup exe file in the root directory 3 Click Arcsoft PhotoImpression installation the screen will appear the following diagram 4 Select the desired language and then press OK 5 Press next to continue the installation after the welcoming screen 6 Press YES to accept the co...

Page 27: ...26 7 Follow the installation wizard instructions to select the folder location and application components 8 Select the folder where you want to install the program ...

Page 28: ...27 9 After installation the following diagram will appear Press Finish to complete the application installation ...

Page 29: ...mera connected to the computer via USB you can easily transfer files from the camera 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 100COACH 7 Drag and drop phot...

Page 30: ...ted Disclaimer The information in this document is believed to be reliable but no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies DXG Technology reserves the right to make changes to the items described herein to improve reliability function or design 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...