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User’s Manual
DXG Model 552
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Content Chapter 1 Attention 1-1 Safety Precautions………..……………………..………............…...……3 1-2 Before Using Your Camera……..............……………………………...3 1-3 Operation Warnings…….......................................…..….....4 1-4 Package Contents………..............................….....……….......5 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Camera 2-1 Names of Parts……….......................……........…....…...…......6 2-2 Attachi
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Chapter 5 Driver Installation 5-1 Installing the Camera Driver ……………………….………...………..26 Chapter 6 Software Application Installation 6-1 NewSoft Application Installation…........... ……..................27 Appendix A: PictBridge Errors Appendix B: Specifications Appendix C: System Requirements 2
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1. Attention Thank you for purchasing the DXG-552 digital still camera. With proper care, this camera can last many years, giving you a lifetime of memories. Please read through this manual carefully before using the camera and follow the instructions to avoid any damage caused by improper operation. 1-1 Safety Precautions The software CD-ROM packaged with this camera is designed only for a PC. Playing the CD on an audio CD player may damage the device. This camera is a pre
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1-3 Operation Warnings This product consists of intricate electrical parts. To ensure optimal performance, do not drop or hit the camera. Avoid using or placing the camera in the following locations: 1. Damp and dusty places. 2. Sealed vehicles, direct sunlight exposure areas, or places with extreme high temperatures or heat. 3. Violent or turbulent environments. 4. Locations full of smoke, oil fumes or steam. 5. Locations subject to strong magnetic fields. 6. Rainy or wet
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1-4 Package Contents Please check if the following items are in the package when purchasing this product. Please call DXG technical support immediately if something is missing. 1. CD-ROM 2. Pouch 3. Wrist Strap (incl. Camera Driver) 4.USB CABLE 5. Batteries 6. User's Manual CD-ROM (incl. Camera Driver) Pouch Wrist Strap 2 x AAA Alkaline Batteries USB Cable User's Manual 5
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2. Getting to Know Your Camera 2-1 Names of Parts Front View (1) Shutter Button (2) Power Button (3) Self-timer LED (4) Flash (Strobe) (5) Lens (6) Wrist Strap Holder (7) Battery Cover (8) SD Memory Card Slot (9) Tripod Socket (10) Microphone 6
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Rear View (9) USB Port (1) Macro LED (10) LCD screen (2) Status (Busy) LED (3) Playback Button (4) Mode Button (5) Flash/Set Button (6) “Previous” and “Next” Keys (7) Macro Switch (8) USB Cover 7
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2-2 Attaching the Strap Insert the thin end of the strap into the strap holder. . Pass the other end of the strap through the loop. Pull the strap tightly. 8
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2-3 Loading the Batteries First, turn the camera off. Insert 2 x AAA alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. Make sure the batteries are fully charged. If the batteries are low on power, change the batteries as soon as possible to maintain optimal operation. If the power level drops below 2.3V (when the battery power indicator only shows one black block), the flash will be disabled: If the power level drops below 2.2V (when the battery power indicator turns red) the camera wo
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2-4 Loading and Removing the Memory Card First turn off the camera. Insert the memory card according to the direction indicated by the arrow. 2. Removing the Memory Card Press the memory card down gently first. The memory card will pop up automatically. Remove the memory card according to the direction indicated by the arrow. Attention: If you are using an optional SD memory card, remember to insert the memory card first before turning on the cam
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To avoid damage to the SD card or camera, do not remove the SD card while recording or playing back images. If the memory card is inserted the wrong way, it will not fit. Do not force the card or you could cause damage to the card of camera. 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 again. If the SD card is new, use the camera’s format function to format the card. SD memory cards are avail
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3. Controls, Operation, and Display 3-1 LED Indicators The LEDs located on the top of the LCD screen indicate: Macro LED Standby/Busy (Green LED) (Red LED) The green LED will be on when the Macro switch on the left hand side Macro (Left Green LED) of the camera is switched to Macro mode. The red LED will be on when the camera is recording or when the Busy (Right Red LED) flash is charging. 3-2 LCD Screen (1) Current
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3-3 Power Supply To turn on the camera, press down the power button. To turn off the camera, press the power button again. When the camera is turned on, the red indicator will briefly illuminate and the LCD screen will come on. This camera is equipped with power saving software. If the camera is not used for 60 seconds, the power is turned off to prevent battery drain. If this happens, simply press the power button again. The following configurations will be autom
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3-4 Shutter Button This camera is designed for a 2-step shutter function. A "[ ]" mark will appear in the center of the LCD screen when the Shutter button is pressed and held half way down. Press and then release the Shutter button to take a picture; the camera will then beep after the Shutter button is pressed down fully. 3-5 Mode Button Please press and hold the mode button for 2 seconds to enter the mode selection menu including “Play Mode” “Setup Mod
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3-8 Image/Movie Playback Button 0002/0002 1. Press the Playback button to move into the Playback Mode (quick view). Capture Mode Playback Mode Capture Mode Movie Mode Playback Mode Movie Mode 2. Press the Shutter button to play the video and press it again to pause the video. Press either of the “Previous” or “Next” keys to stop the video. 3-9 Macro Switch You can select between Standard and Macro mode by the switch on left side of the camera. When you have s
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4. Taking Pictures and Playback 4-1 Mode Selection Menu (1) This mode is the entry of other modes. Under any situation, once the MODE button is pressed and held, the camera will enter to this mode. (2) Press the “Prev” or “Next” button to select one of other modes. (3) Press the Flash/Set Button, to enter the selected mode. (4) Once connected to TV, the picture displayed on LCD will be displayed on TV screen. Press and hold the MODE button, and the display will show the followin
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4-2 Picture Mode The Picture mode is the mode the camera is in when powered on. It is for taking digital still pictures. (1) Current working mode (2) Memory Status (3) Number of pictures (4) Remaining battery power (5) Zoom level (6) Flash status Taking a picture: (1) Press and hold the Shutter button halfway down; a yellow “[ ]" will appear in the center of the LCD screen. Press the Shutter button down fully to complete the recording. (2) Use the “Prev” and “N
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(6) The green LED will be on when the Macro key on the left hand side of the camera is toggled to the Macro Mode. (7) Press the button to enter to playback mode. (8) Once connected to TV, the LCD power will shut off automatically, and the images will then be displayed on TV screen. (9) Press and hold the MODE button for one second and the camera will enter the mode selection menu. 4-2 Movie Mode (1) Movie Mode (2) Recorded Movie Time (seconds) (3) Recording (4) Remaining B
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Under the situation, the user can complete four types of settings which include AWB setting, resolution setting, image quality setting and EV setting. (5) Press and hold the MODE button for one second to enter to mode selection menu. (6) Press the button to enter to playback mode. 4-3 Playback Mode In playback mode, the user can review the pictures and movies. This mode includes four menu pages which are: DELETE, PICTBRIDGE and AUTOPLAY, and DPOF (only visible if there is a
