DXG-518 User’s Manual DXGUSA
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. However, no guarantee is made regarding the accuracy of the contents.
Safety z Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. z 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. z Do not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas, as its components may be damaged. z Do not store the product in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics.
Table of contents Preface .................................................................... I About this manual...................................................... I Copyright .................................................................... I Safety… .................................................................... II 1. Introduction ...................................................1 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. 1.4.1. 1.4.2. 1.4.3. 1.4.4. 2. System requirements ....................................
2.6. 2.6.1. 2.6.2. 2.7. 2.7.1. 2.7.2. 2.8. 2.8.1. 2.8.2. 2.9. 2.10. 3. To take a still picture...........................................11 To playback the picture ......................................11 Shooting video.............................................12 To shoot a video clip ...........................................12 To playback the video clip .................................12 Voice recording............................................13 To make a voice recording ...................
3.5. REC mode....................................................25 3.5.1. 3.6. REC mode icons...................................................25 Playback mode ............................................26 3.6.1. 3.6.2. 3.6.3. 3.7. Displaying file information................................26 Playback mode icons...........................................27 Thumbnail mode .................................................28 USB mode....................................................28 3.7.1. 4.
4.3.4. 4.3.5. 4.4. Copy to card.........................................................35 DPOF.....................................................................36 Setup menu..................................................36 4.4.1. 4.4.2. 4.4.3. 4.4.4. 4.4.5. 4.4.6. 4.4.7. 4.4.8. 4.4.9. 4.4.10. 5. Date/time .............................................................36 Set date type.........................................................36 Number reset ..........................................
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: z Windows® XP, 2000, ME, 98SE operating system z Intel® Pentium 166 MHz CPU or higher z At least 32 MB of RAM z Standard USB 1.
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.
1.4. About the camera Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of the camera. 1.4.1.
1.4.2. Top view Power button Shutter button 1.4.3. Back view Busy LED (Red) Power LED (Green) LCD screen Zoom out/Zoom in buttons Playback button Mode button Joystick (Multi selector) Display button Menu button USB/AV ports Note: Refer to “About the LEDs” section for information of LED indicators.
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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. Inserting an SD card An SD card can be installed in the camera to provide additional storage space for still images, video clips, or other files. 1. Open battery cover. 2. Insert SD card as shown.
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. 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Insert the batteries as shown. 3. Close the battery cover.
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. Press the Mode button to switch between modes.
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. 2. Move the joystick right to show the setup menu and move it down to highlight the Date/Time option. Press the joystick to confirm. 3. Use the joystick to highlight each field, and adjust the value. After the changes are done, press the joystick to confirm. 4.
2.5.2. Setting the language 1. Turn the camera on, and press the MENU button to display the menu screen. 2. Move the joystick right to show the setup menu and move it down to highlight the language option. Press the joystick to confirm. 3. Use the joystick to change between languages. After the language is selected, press the joystick to confirm. 4. Press the Menu button again to exit.
2.6. Taking still picture 2.6.1. To take a still picture: 1. Turn on the camera and make sure it is in photo mode. 2. Use the LCD screen to frame the picture. 3. Press the shutter button to capture the picture. The picture will automatically be saved with a unique given name. 2.6.2. To playback the picture: 1. Press the Display on the LCD screen. button, the most recent file will be shown 2. Move the joystick left/right to select previous/next image. 3.
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 given file name. 2.7.2. To play back the video clip 1. Make sure the camera is in Video mode. 2. Press the Display on the LCD screen. 3. Press the joystick to playback the video clip. 4.
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. To playback a voice file: 1. Press the Display on the LCD screen. button, the most recent file will be shown 2. Press the joystick to playback the voice file. 3.
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”. 2.10.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. Please refer to section 4.4.10 “TV” for more information.
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 (Red) Power LED (Green) LCD screen Zoom out/ Zoom in buttons Playback button Mode button Joystick Display button Menu button USB/AV ports 3.1.
See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Button Function Name z z Zoom out Zoom in Playback z z Press to playback images, video clips, or recorded voice files. z Press to switch between photo mode (auto), photo mode (program), video mode, and REC mode. z Use to navigate on-screen display (OSD) menu. In Photo mode, move right to use self-timer/continuous shooting function, move left to change flash mode, and move down to use macro function.
Menu Shutter Power z Press to display main OSD menu. z Press to capture a picture in Photo mode. Press to start/stop the video/voice recording in Video/REC mode. z z Press to turn power on/off.
3.2. About the LEDs The following tables explain the meaning of the LEDs.
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. See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. 1 Displays the number of available shots while using current settings. 2 Optical/Digital zoom ratio status 3 Time and date 4 Focus zone.
6 Storage directory indicator : Internal memory space : SD card memory space Macro function indicator 7 This function is on when showing icon. The icon will not be shown when this function is off. 8 Flash mode indicator Capture mode indicator 9 : Single shot : Continuous shot : Self-timer function (10 seconds) 20 10 Photo mode icon : Auto : Program (manual) 11 Scene choice: Select scene setting according to different capturing situations. This selection is enabled only in program mode.
3.3.2. Scene selection (Program Mode) Icon Name Description Manual See “Scene” on 4.1.1. Portrait For capturing close subjects in good light conditions. Landscape For capturing distant subjects in good light conditions. Sporty For capturing moving objects. Night portrait For capturing close subjects in dark environments. Night landscape For capturing distant subjects in low light conditions.
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. Note: Continuous shot is not available when the camera is set to 8M (8 megapixels). 3.3.4. Setting the flash While in Photo mode, move the joystick left to switch between flash modes.
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. Move the joystick downward again to cancel the macro function. 3.3.6. Using the zoom function The camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom. The zoom function will work in photo mode and video mode (before starts shutting).
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. 24 1 Zoom ratio status bar 2 Timer 3 Record/stop icons 4 Battery status indicator 5 Storage directory indicator. : Internal memory space : SD card memory space 6 Video mode icon 7 Focus zone.
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. 1 REC mode icon Storage directory indicator.
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. 1. Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Playback mode. 2. The most recent file will be shown on the LCD screen with basic information such as file type, storage directory, battery, etc. 3.
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. 1 Displays the number of current shots and total number of pictures/video clips. 2 Counter shows the total time of current video. Shows only on a video clip/voice file. 3 Play/stop icon. Shows only for a video clip/voice file. 4 Battery status indication 5 Storage directory indicator.
3.6.3. Thumbnail mode When in Playback mode, press the zoom out button to show image thumbnails. 1. Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Playback mode. 2. 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. 3. Move the joystick to highlight an image, press the joystick to view the image full screen size. 4.
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 , where focus, white balance, EV, ISO, and metering can be set manually. There are also other preset scene options and all these variables are preset. When a preset scene option is chosen, focus, white balance, EV, ISO, and metering cannot be altered. 1.
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. 1. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. 2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick down to highlight the Size option. 3. Use the joystick right/left to select 8M, 5M, 4M, 3M, 2M, or VGA. 4. Press the Menu button again to exit. 4.1.3. Date stamp Use this option to turn on/off the date/time stamp when the photo is captured. 1.
4.1.5. Color The camera can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone for an old-fashioned look. 1. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. 2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick down to highlight the Color option. 3. Use the joystick to select color, black and white, or sepia. 4. Press the Menu button again to exit. 4.1.6. White balance (WB) Use this option to correct color difference due to lighting conditions. 1.
4.1.8. Metering Use this option to determine how the camera light metering is used to calculate the exposure of the picture. 1. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. 2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick down to the second page to highlight the Metering option. 3. Use the joystick to select matrix , a center weighted value , or a spot value in the center of the scene 4. Press the Menu button again to exit. . 4.1.9.
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. 1. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. 2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick down to the second page to highlight the ISO option. 3. Use the joystick to select auto, 100, 200, or 400. 4. Press the Menu button again to exit.
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. 1. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Playback mode. 2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick downward to highlight the Delete all option. 3. Press the joystick to confirm and select No or Yes. Press the joystick to confirm. 4. Press the Menu button again to exit. Note: Once deleted, files cannot be recovered.
4.3.3. Slide show The camera includes a slide show function, which displays images at regular interval. 1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Playback mode. 2. The most recent picture is displayed on the screen. 3. Press the Menu button, and move the joystick down to highlight the slide show option. 4. Use the joystick to select 1 second, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds interval. 5. Press the joystick to confirm and start the slide show.
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. 1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Playback mode. 2. Press the Menu button, and move the joystick down to highlight the DPOF option. 3. Use the joystick to select from one or all, and press the joystick to confirm. 4.
4.4.3. Number reset Use this function to reset the file name numbers to zero. 1. Turn the camera on, and press the MENU button to display the menu screen. 2. Move the joystick right to show the setup menu and move it down to highlight the Number reset option. 3. Press the joystick to confirm. When camera captures new images or videos, the file name number counter will start over. 4. Press the Menu button again to exit. 4.4.4. Beep 1.
4.4.6. Power saving Use this function to switch the camera off automatically after a period of inactivity for saving power. 1. Turn the camera on, and press the MENU button to display the menu screen. 2. Move the joystick right to show the setup menu and move it down to the second page and highlight the Power saving option. 3. Use the joystick to select 3 minutes, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes. 4. Press the Menu button again to exit. 4.4.7.
4.4.9. USB Mode Use USB mode to connect the camera to a PC or printer with USB cable. 1. Turn the camera on, and press the MENU button to display the menu screen. 2. Move the joystick right to show the setup menu and move it down to the second page to highlight the USB Mode option. 3. Use the joystick to select a PC or a Printer, and press it to confirm. 4. Press the Menu button to exit. 4.4.10. TV Use the TV option to set the TV system for the area. 1.
5. Installing the software and drivers Read this section to learn how to install drivers and software for the camera. 5.1. 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.
Please follow the instructions below: 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. 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. Install button 3. Click the install button to install the driver. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. 5. Click Finish to restart the computer and finish the camera driver installation.
5.2. Presto! Video Works 6 Presto! Video Works 6 is an advanced software application for editing video. To install Presto! Video Works 6: 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. 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. Install button 3. Click the install button to begin the installation process follow the instructions on-screen.
5.3. Presto! Mr. Photo 3 Presto! Mr. Photo 3 is an advanced photo editing software application. To install Presto! Mr. Photo 3: 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. 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. Install button 3. Click the install button to begin the installation process follow the instructions on-screen More information about Presto! Mr.
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 Normal: 0.
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 ent EV compensation -2.0 EV~+2.0 EV (in 0.2 EV steps) Self timer 10 seconds PC interface USB 2.
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