DXG Technology DXG-589V manual

DXG-589V User’s Manual DXG USA[...]

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i Table of Contents Preface ............................................................................. vi About this manual ............................................................ vi Copyright .......................................................................... vi Precau tions ..........................................................[...]

ii 2.5 Changing modes ................................................... 15 2.6 Befor e you start .................................................... 16 2.6.1 Setting the date and t ime ........................ 16 2.6.2 Setting the language ................................ 17 2.7 Shoot/Playback video ........................................... 18[...]

iii 3.2.2 Using the macro function ....................... 34 3.2.3 Using the zoom function .........................34 3.2.4 Using the LED flash li ght ........................ 35 3.2.5 Quick access menu .................................. 36 3.3 Playback mode ...................................................... 37 3.3.1 Playback mode icons .....[...]

iv 4.2.1 Delete all ................................................... 55 4.2.2 Unlock all .................................................. 56 4.3 Pictur e menu ........................................................ 57 4.3.1 Size ............................................................. 57 4.3.2 Image quality ..............................[...]

v 4.6.6 Language .................................................. 76 4.6.7 TV system ................................................. 77 4.6.8 Power off timer ........................................ 78 4.6.9 Frequency ................................................. 79 5 Installing software and drivers ............... 80 5.1 Drivers ..........[...]

vi Preface Congratulations on your purchase of th is advanced video camera. Make sure that you read th is 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 t o date. However, no guarantee is made regarding the accuracy of the [...]

vi i Precautions General precautions • Do not use or st ore the product in dust y, dirty, or sand y areas, as its componen ts may be damage d. • Do not stor e the product in a hot environment . High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics. • Do not store the product in cold a[...]

viii • Before using the camera to record images, m ake sure you first record a number of test images and check the results to ensure that the camera is configured correctly and operating properly (refer to “ 2 . Getting sta rted ” section) Operation conditions • This camera is designed for us e in temperatures ranging for 0°C to 40°C (32?[...]

1 1 Introduction Read this se ction to learn ab out th e features and functions of this video camera. This chapter covers system requirements, package contents, and description of the hardware compo nents. 1.1 System requirements The video camera requires a PC with the following specifications: • W indows® XP , 2000, and ME operating system • [...]

1.3 Unpacking the video camera The following items should be presen t in the package. If any item is missing or appea rs damaged, co ntact your dealer i mmediately. User manual Vid eo c amer a CD-ROM (D river an d app lic ation software) USB / TV ou t ca ble Li- ion bat ter y AV- IN/ Audi o c abl e Earp hones Pow er adapter Bat te ry ch ar ge r Pou[...]

1.4 About the camera Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of this video camera. 1.4.1 Front v iew Lens LED flash light IR receiver USB/Video connector S tereo jack DC IN jack 1.4.2 Back view Pow er L ED ( Gre en) 3 Shutter button Zoom switch Joystick Menu button Power button LCD screen cover[...]

1.4.3 Top view Microphone 4 1.4.4 Bottom view T ripod connector Speaker Mode switch Battery compartment cover[...]

1.4.5 Rig ht view Directional pad 1.4.6 Lef t View Macro switch Zoom switch 5[...]

1.4.7 Adjus ting the LCD displa y Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown while capturing a still image or recording a video clip. Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown to sit the screen on the game control panel when playing the built-in video games. 6[...]

1.4.8 LCD/Game con trol buttons Pause / Menu button Reset/ Mode button Record button Select/ 7 Game buttons Playback button[...]

See the table below for a description of each button’s function. 8 Button Name Function Power switch Slide the power switch down to turn on/off the video camera. z Move up/down to zoom in/out while shooting video clips or taking pictures. Zoom switch z Move up/down to enlarge/reduce images while reviewing still images. z Move up/down to adjust vo[...]

forward or rewind during a file playback. z In DV/Camer a mode, move up/down/right to show the quick access menu options. And move left to turn on the LED flash light. Move right to access timer. z In DV/Came ra/ Voice Playb ack mode, move down to protect the files from accidental deletion. Press the center joystick button to playback audio and vid[...]

z Press to capture a picture in Camera mode. z Press to play/stop when playing video/voice files. Move the switch to the po sition to enable Macro mode. 10 Macro switch z Used as directional keys in Game mode. z Used as joystick b uttons in DV/ Camera/Voice / Music /Playback mode. Directional pad z In Playback m ode, press the up and down directi o[...]

1.4.9 Using the Re mote Contro l 1 5 4 3 2 Refer to the following table for the functions of the remote control buttons. No. Button Function Mode Use to toggle Ca mcorder ( DV), Camera, Music, Game, and Voice modes. 1 11 2 Play/Stop z In Playback mode, press to play o r stop when playing back a video clip, or recorded voice files. z In Music mode, [...]

12 4 Directional pad z In Playback m ode, move the joystick left/right to select previous/next video clip/image/ voice/ music file to play. z In DV/C amer a mode, move up/down/righ t to show the quick access menu o ptions. And move left to turn on the LED flash light. z In DV/Camera/ Voic e Playback mode, move down to protect the files from acciden[...]

2 Getting started Read this section to learn how to start using the video camera. Th is section covers basic f unctions such as switchi ng on, inserting the battery and memory cards, and configuring preliminary settings. See later chapters for advanced functions. 2.1 Inserting an SD card An SD card can be installed in the video camera to provide ad[...]

2.2 Inserting the batteries This video camera is designed to use a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Only use the battery supplied or similar battery recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer. Note : Install the batteries exactly as described here. Ensure that the polarity of the batteries is correct. Installin g the batteries incorrectly could cau[...]

2.3 Charging the battery/Using the power adapter You can charge the battery with the charging unit provided or use the camera by connecting the power adapter to the DC IN jack on the camera . 2.4 Turning on for the first time Slide the power switch “down”” to turn the video camera on/off. 2.5 Changing modes The video camera can operate in six[...]

2.6 Before you start Before you star t using the video ca mera, some basic settings such as date and time and languages are needed to be configured. 2.6.1 Setting the date an d time 1. Turn on the video camera, and press the MENU button to display the menu screen. Move the joystick left/right to view the Setup menu. 2. Use the joyst ick to highligh[...]

2.6.2 Setting the language 1. Turn the video camera on, and press the MENU b utton to display the menu screen. Move the joystick left or right to view the Setup menu. 2. Move the joystic k down to go to t he second page and highlight the Language option. Pr ess the center joystick button to confirm. 3. Use the joystick to select the desired languag[...]

2.7 Capture/Playback video 2.7.1 Shoo ting a vi deo clip: 1. Turn on the video camera and switch to DV m ode. DV mode 2. Use the LCD screen to frame the subject . 3. Press the Shutter butto n to start reco rding. 4. Press the Shutter butto n again to s top recording. 5. The video clip is automatically saved with a unique file name. Note : The recor[...]

2.7.2 Pla ying the vide o clip 1. In DV mode, press the Playback butto n and the mo st recent file displays on the LCD screen. Playback mode DV mode indicator 2. Move the joystic k left and right to scr oll through the vide o clips. Press the center joystick button or the butt on to playback the video clip. 3. To pause while playing back the video [...]

2.8 Taking/vie wing pictures 2.8.1 Takin g a still picture: 1. Turn on the camera and s witch to Camera mode. Camera mode 2. Use the LCD screen to frame the subject . 3. Press the Shutter butto n to capture the i mage. 4. The picture is automatically saved with a unique file name. 20[...]

2.8.2 Vi ewing images: 1. In Camera mode, press the Pl ayback button and the most recent image displays on the LCD screen. Playback mode 2. Move the joystic k left or right to scrol l through the images. 3. Use the zoom switch t o scale the image. Use the joystick to move the zoomed image up and down, left and right. 4. Move the joystic k or the di[...]

2.9 Playing music files 1. Turn on the video camera and switch to Music mode . 2. Move the joystic k left or right to select the file to playback. 3. Press the center joystick button or the button t o playback the selected music file. 4. When playing back a voice file, use the zoom switch to adjust the volume. 5. Move the joystic k or the direction[...]

2.10 Playing video games 1. Turn on the video camera and switch to Game mode. 2. Press t h e b u t t o n to display the Game menu. 3. Use the joystick or the directional pad to select the game you want to play. 4. Press t h e b u t t o n to start playing t he game. 5. Press the PAUSE button to pause while playing a game. Press the PAUSE button agai[...]

2.11 Voice reco rding To make a voice recording: 1. Turn on the video camera and switch to Voice mode . 2. Press the Shutter butto n to start reco rding. 3. Press the Shutter butto n again to stop. 4. The voice file will automatically be saved with a unique file name. 24[...]

2.11.1 To pl ayback a v oice file: 1. In Voice mode, press the Playback button and the most recent file is displayed on the LCD screen. 2. Move the joystic k left or right to select the voice file you want to play. Press the center joystick button or t h e button to playback the voice file. 3. When playing back a voice file, use the zoom switch to [...]

2.12 Using the Video Recorder Feature 1. Turn on the video camera. 2. Connect the vide o camera to a n AV out device such as a DVD player us ing the A V-In and audio cables as shown. 3. Press the Shutter butto n to start reco rding. Recording time 2 6 AV mode Recording in progr ess 4. Press the Shutter button again to stop. The video clip will auto[...]

2.13 Connecting to a computer Read this section to learn how to transfer files to a PC or use the camera as a PC web-camera for con ferences. Connect the video camera to a computer with the USB cable provided. 2 7[...]

2.14 Connecting to a TV Connect the video camera to a TV as shown with the AV cables provided. 2.15 Connecting the earphones Connect the earphones to the video came ra as shown. 28[...]

2.16 Connecting the power adapter Connect the power adapter to the video came ra as shown. 29[...]

3 Using the camera Read this section to learn how to use the camera. 3.1 Video mode Use DV mode to capture video clips and store them in internal memory or on an SD card. 3.1.1 Vid eo mode icons Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the DV mode icons and sy mbols. 30 See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. 1 [...]

31 6 Zoom indicator. An icon indicates the zoom is in use. (White icon indicates advance zoom while purple indicates digital zoom) 7 Video mode indicator 8 Image size indicator[...]

3.1.2 Quick acc ess menu You can make adjustme nts to the current set tings by pressing the scroll wheel/joystick. In DV mo de, u se t he joystick to display the quick access menu. You can adjust settings such as file size , image quality, EV compensation, and white balance. To make adju stments, do the fo llowing: 1. Move the joystic k or the dire[...]

3.2 Camera mode Use Camera mode to capture still pictures and store them in the internal memory or on a n SD card. 3.2.1 Cam era mode icons Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Camera mode icons and symbols. 1 2 3 33 8 7 4 6 5 See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. 1 Zoom indicator Memory status indi ca[...]

Macro mode indicator When macro function is enabled, the icon displays on the screen. 34 7 The icon is not shown when this function is off . 8 Camera mode indicator 3.2.2 Using the macro func tion This function can captu r e subjects up close. In macro mode, subjects can be as close as 21-23 cm. While in Camera mode, make sure that the macro switch[...]

3.2.4 Using the LED fl ash light Use the LED flash light to illuminate subjects in dark environments. In DV and Camera mode, move t he joystick left to turn the focus assist lamp on/off. An icon displays on the screen when activated. LED flash light 35[...]

3.2.5 Quick acc ess menu You can also make adjustments of the current setting by pressing the scroll wheel. In Camera mode, pre ssing the center joystick button to display the quick access menu. You can adjust th e settings such as file size, EV compensation, white balance, image qu ality and self-timer. To make adju stments, do the fo llowing: 1. [...]

3.3 Playback mode Use Playba ck mode to review all the files stored in the video camera. 3.3.1 Playb ack mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Playback mode i cons and symb ols. 1 5 2 3 4 See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. Displays the number of current image or video/total number of [...]

3.3.2 Thumbnail mode When in Camera Playback mode, press the Shutter button to s how image as thumbnails. 1. Turn on the video camera and make sure it is in Playback mode. 2. The most recent image displays on the screen. Press the Shutter butto n to view four thumbnail images on the LCD screen. 3. Use the joystick to highlight an image, press the S[...]

3.4 Music mode The video camera has a built-in music player. Audio files can be played on the camera through e arphones or i nternal speaker s. 3.4.1 Music m ode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Music mode icons and symbols. 39 1 Repeat mode indicator : Repeat all : Repeat one 2 Memory status indi cator : SD car[...]

3.5 Voice mode Use Voice mode to record a voice file and store it in internal memory or on an SD card. 3.5.1 Voic e mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Voice mode icons and symbols. 1 40 See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. 1 Memory status indi cator 2 Displays number of voice files r[...]

3.6 USB mode You can use USB mode to connect to a printer or a host PC. Before connecting t o a printer or PC, refer to “ Installing software and drivers ” on page 80 . When the video camera is connected to a computer or printer using the USB cable, the following menu appears: Use the joystick to highlight an option and press the center joystic[...]

3.7 Game mode With this camcorder, the world is your playground. U se the Game mode to play one of the 20 built-in video games in this video camera. 3.7.1 Playin g video games The following screen appears when you’re on Game mode. Refer to the section below for a brief introduction and instructions on how to pla y the games. Deep Storm You are a [...]

Pinball Fish Travel beneath the se a to capture schools of beautiful fish for the public aquarium. Bounce the capture ball into the fish to collect as many of them as possible. Scoop up bo nus icons when they appear, but don't let them distract you fr om catching fish! Directional Pad: Left and Right L e f t B u t t o n : Launch the ball 43 Je[...]

Dream Bubble Four connected bubbles fall in random shapes from th e top of the screen. Rotate the shapes to complete a line without any gaps and the line disappears. Prevent the screen from filling up to increase your score. Directional Pad: 3 directions L e f t B u t t o n : Rotate the shape Right Butto n : Set Bomb Down/Up direction: Accelerate B[...]

Plumber Escape the clutches of the evil Bugbear, and watch out for t raps along the way. Find the hidden key to advance to the next level . Directional Pad: 4 directions L e f t B u t t o n : Jump Right Button : Throw the wrench 45 Mr. Onion The Snowman has taken Mr Onion’s friend. He must collect all the keys to advance to the next level. Can yo[...]

Seek the Resources The Lost World Sneak in to the enemy's lair to steal all their resources, watch out for flying bullets and devilish traps. Directional Pad: 4 directions Left Button: Fire Tiger Rescue An invading force threatens your country. Their weapons have overwhelmed your defenses, but there is still hope. Select from four experimental[...]

Pool Pro Help Jim realize his life’s dream of becoming a Pool Pro. Directional Pad: Position the black ball Left Button: Adjust the black ball angle, shot Right Button: View the ball numbers 4 7 Final Escape Push single bricks into your enemy, or two bricks to make them explode. Destroy all your enemies to advance to the next level. Directional P[...]

Lucy Que Move and rotate the shapes to fill in the picture, or even design your own picture! Directional Pad: 4 directions Left Button: Pick up / Put down a shape Right Bu tton: Rotate the shape 48 Caddie Knock out three of the same object s in a row to score points before your time runs out! Directional Pad: 4 directions Left Button: Hit an object[...]

Super Move Quest Connect any three objects of the same type into a row t o score! Directional Pad: 4 directions Left Button: Confirm selection 49 Find the Way The baby has lost his way, but a brave dog is l eading him ho me. Cross the fo rest and the fa rmland, but watch out for obstacles as you lead the bab y to safety. Directional Pad: 4 directio[...]

4 Using the menus Read this section to learn how to configure the camera settings and use the advanced features. 4.1 DV menu When in DV mode, press the MENU bu tton to sho w the DV Options menu. 4.1.1. Video si ze Use this option to set the size of the captured video clips. Larger video sizes co ntain more detail and the refore use mor e memory spa[...]

4.1.2. Video quality There are three different levels of video quality setting. Higher quality video needs more me mory storage spa ce. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in DV mode. 2. Press the MENU button and use the joystick to highlight the Quality option. Press the center joystick button to display the submenu. 3. Use the joyst ick [...]

4.1.3. White balance Use this option to correct color difference for different lighting conditions. When white balance is set to Auto , the video camera automatically compensates for different lighting conditions. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in DV mode. 2. Press the MENU button and use the joystick to highlight the WB option. Press[...]

4.1.4. Exposure adjustment (EV) Use this setting to change the exposure for pictures. Usually, this value is set to zero. Increase the value to light up a subject with strong back lighting, or decrease the value if taking a picture of something very bright. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in DV mode. 2. Press the MENU button and move t[...]

4.1.5. Color effect The camera can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in DV mode. 2. Press the MENU button and move the joystick dow n to go to the next pa ge and highlig ht the Color option. Press the center joystick button to dis play the[...]

4.2 DV playback menu Use the playback menu to manage the files stored in the internal memory or on the SD card. 4.2.1 Del ete all Use this function to delete files. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in DV mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display DV Playback menu. 2. Use the joyst ick to highlight th e Del[...]

4.2.2 Unloc k all Use this function to unlock files that are protected to prevent accidental deletion. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in DV mode. Press the Playback but ton and then press th e MENU button to display DV Playback menu. 2. Use the joyst ick to highlight th e Unlock all option. Press the center joystick button to di splay[...]

4.3 Picture menu In Camera mode, press the MENU button to show the Camer a Options menu. 4.3.1 Size Use this option to set the size of the captured image. Larger images contain more detail and therefore use more memory space. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Camera mode. 2. Press the MENU button and use the joystick to highlight the [...]

4.3.2 Im age qualit y Use this option to set the quality of the captured image. Higher quality images contain more details and therefore use more memory. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Camera mode. 2. Press the MENU button and use the joystick to highlight the Quality option. Press the center joystick button to display the submenu.[...]

4.3.3 White balance Use this option to correct color difference due to lighting conditions. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Camera mode. 2. Press the MENU button and use the joystick to highlight the WB option. Press the center joystick button to display the submenu. 3. Use the joystick to select Auto , Sunny , Cloudy , Tungsten , o[...]

4.3.4 Expos ure adjustment (EV) Use this setting to change the exposure for pictures. Usually, this value is set to zero. Increase the value to light up a subject with strong back lighting, or decrease the value if taking a picture of something very bright. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Camera mode. 2. Press the MENU button and us[...]

4.3.5 Col or effect The camera can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look. When the color effect func tion is set to Norma l , it is set to color mode. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Camera mode. 2. Press the MENU button and use the joystick to highlight the Color option. [...]

4.3.6 Self-timer This function allows you to capture an image of yourself by adding a 10 second delay between when the Shutter button is presse d and when the picture is actually taken. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Camera mode. 2. Press the MENU button and move the joystick dow n to go to the next page and highlight the Self-time[...]

4.3.7 Drive mod e Use this option to choose taking a picture in Single shot or Continuous shot mode. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Camera mode. 2. Press the MENU button and move the joystick dow n to go to the next pa ge and highlig ht the Drive Mode option. Press the center joystick button to display the submenu. 3. Use the joyst[...]

4.3.8 Date s tamp Use this opt ion to turn on/off th e date stam p when a photo is taken . 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Camera mode. 2. Press the MENU button and press the joystick dow n to go to the next pa ge and highlig ht the Date Stamp option. Press the center joystick button to display the submenu. 3. Use the joystick to se[...]

4.4 Camera playback menu 4.4.1 Del ete all Use this function to delete files. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Camera mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Ca mera Playback menu. 2. Use the joyst ick to highlight th e Delete All o ption. Press the center joy stick button to display the sub menu[...]

4.4.2 Unloc k all Use this function to unlock all protect ed files. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Camera mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Ca mera Playback menu. 2. Use the joyst ick to highlight th e Unlock All opt ion. Press the center joy stick button to display the sub menu. 3. Use t[...]

4.4.3 Slid e show The camera includes a slide show function, which displays each image in turn with a regular interval between pictures. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Camera mode. Press the Playback button and th en press the MENU button to display the Ca mera Playback menu. 2. Press the MENU button, a nd use the joy stick to high[...]

4.4.4 DPOF one Use the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to tag pictures stored in the memory card with print information. You can tag all pictures to be printed or select individual pictures. 1. Turn video the camera on an d ensure it is in Camera mode. Press the Playback button and th en press the MENU button to display the Ca mera Playb[...]

4. The most recent picture is displayed on the screen. Move the joystick up and down to set the number of prints, and move the joystick left and right to select other photos. You can set a ma ximum of nine pr ints for each pic ture. Note : A memory card is required for DPOF funct ion. 69[...]

4.4.5 DPOF all Use the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to tag all pictures stored in the memory card with print information. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Camera mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Ca mera Playback menu. 2. Press the MENU button, a nd move the joys tick down to [...]

4.5 Music menu 4.5.1 Re peat Use this function to repeatedly play a single music file or all music files on the SD card or internal memory. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Music mode. 2. Press the MENU butto n and use the joystick to highli ght the Repeat option. Press the cen ter joystick bu tton to display the submenu. 3. Use the [...]

4.5.2 Del ete all Use this function to delete files. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Music mode. 2. Press the MENU button and use the joystick to highlight the Delete a ll option. Press the cent er joystick button to display the submenu. 3. Use the joyst ick to select OK or Cancel . Press the center joystick button to confirm. 4. Pr[...]

4.6 Setup menu The Setup menu can b e accessed fro m any camera mo de and is used to configure miscellaneous camera functions. 4.6.1 Date/time See section 2.6.1 “Setting the date and time ”. 4.6.2 B eep 1. Turn the video camera on, and press the MENU b utton to display the menu screen. 2. Move the joystic k right to display the Se tup menu and [...]

4.6.3 Format Use this function to format the current storage m edia. This format action will delete everything on the media. 1. Turn the video camera on, and press the MENU b utton to display the menu screen. 2. Move the joystic k right to display the Setup menu and use the joystick to h ighlight the Form at option. Press the center joystick button[...]

4.6.4 Def ault Use this option to reset all settings to the default settings. 1. Turn the video camera on, and press the MENU b utton to display the menu screen. 2. Move the joystic k right to display the Se tup menu and use the joystick to h ighlight the Defa ult option. Press th e center joystick button to dis play the submenu. 3. Use the joyst i[...]

4.6.5 Memor y status This function displays the memory status and t he number of vide o clips, photos, music and voice f iles saved in the vi deo camera. 1. Turn the video camera on, and press the MENU b utton to display the menu screen. 2. Move the joystic k right to display the Se tup menu and use the joystick to h ighlight the Memory Status opti[...]

4.6.7 TV system 1. Use the TV option to set the TV system for the area. 2. Turn the video camera on, and press the MENU b utton to display the menu screen. 3. Move the joystic k right to display the Se tup menu. Move the joystick down to go to the next page and highlight the TV System option. Press the center j oystick button to display the submenu[...]

4.6.8 Power off timer Use this function to switch the camera off automatically aft er a period of inactivity for power saving. 1. Turn the video camera on, and press the MENU b utton to display the menu screen. 2. Move the joystic k right to display the Se tup menu. Move the joystick down to go to the next page and highlight the Power Off option. P[...]

4.6.9 Freq uency Use the Frequency option to set the frequency system for your area. To set the frequency: 1. Turn the video camera on, and press and hold the MENU button to display the me nu screen. 2. Move the joystic k right to show the Setup menu. Move the joystick down to go to the next page and highlight the Frequency option. Press the center[...]

80 5 Installing software and drivers Read this se ction 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 via the built-in card reader. You can treat this digi tal camera as a USB device. Yo[...]

To install the driver, do the following: 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 Install to start driver installation. 4. Follow the on-screen instruction[...]

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. I[...]

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 but[...]

5.4 XviD codec for PC Installing the XviD codec program 1. Insert the supplied CD provided into 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. 3. Click Install to begin the installation process and follow the instructions on-screen. Click Next to contin[...]

5. Click Browse to select the folder location and click Next to continue. 6. Click Browse to select a different program folder or click Next to continue. 7. Click Next to continue from th e additional tasks setu p screen. 85[...]

8. Press Inst all to continue from the main pro gram setup screen. 9. Press Cancel if you want to stop setup dur ing installati on. 10. The following screen displays after the installation is complete. Click Fi nish to close the setup pro gram. 8 6[...]

8 7 Appendix Specifications General Imaging sensor 1/2.5” CMO 5.0 Megapixel sensor Active pixels 5.0 Megapixel Storage media Built-in 32 MB flash memory SD Card (MMC compatible), can support up to 2GB Sensor sensitivity Auto Color effects Color/B&W/Sepia (video) Lens Fixed lens Wide: F/3.1, f=7.5mm Focus range Normal: 1.5m~infinity Macro: 21~[...]

88 General Quality: Fine, Normal Frame rate: 20 fps (max.) Zoom Video recordin g: 4x advance zoom, 4x digital zoom Still image: 1-5m 16x digital zoom; 10 m 12x digital zoom Still image playback : 20x digital zoom (max.) Audio Supports music audio format Audio video Yes TFT Monitor 3.0” TFT high resolution (960 x 240 pixels) Flash 0.5~1.0m range O[...]

89 General TV out format NTSC/PAL Remote control Range 7m (straight) Shutter Electronic shutter 1/4~1/1000 second Auto power off Off, 2 min., 5 min. Power supply One NP60 rechargeable Li-ion battery 5V DC-in Dimension 90 (W) x 70 (L) x 37 (H) mm Weight <165g (without batteries)[...]

90 Troubleshooting Problem P ossible Caus e Solution Cannot turn on the camera. The battery is not inserted correctly. The battery has no power. • Insert the batteries correctly. (See 2.2 . Inserting th e batteries .) • Charge the battery. ( See 2.3 Charging the battery .) The camera suddenly turns off. The power off function was enabled. The c[...]

91 The camera turns off when capturing image using self-timer. The camera is running out of battery. • Charge the battery. (See 2.3 Charging the battery .) The image is out of focus. The subject is beyond focus range. • Please take a picture within the available focus range and choose normal or macro mode. (See 3.2.2 Using the macro function ) [...]

card, ensure you back up the files. All buttons are inactive. Short circuit occurred when connecting the camera with other devices. • Remove the battery from the camera and insert it again. Cannot play a video clip on my PC The video codec may not be installed. • Please install the XviD codec (see 5.4 XviD codec for PC ) 92[...]

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