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.

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.

USB Cable

TV-Out Cable

Software CD

User's Manual
AA alkaline batteries x 2

Names of Parts

Front View
1. Speaker 4. Flash 7. Self-timer LED 10. Connector Cover
2. Lens Cover/Power Switch 5. Red-eye Reduction Device 8. Macro Switch Button 11. TV-Out Port
3. Shutter Button 6. Microphone 9. Lens 12. USB Port

Shutter Button

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 cameras 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.
Getting to Know Your Camera (con.) Rear View
1. Status LED 4. Display Button 7. Strap Holder 10. Mode Dial
2. Macro LED 5. Menu Button 8. Flash Button 11. Memory Card Slot
3. LCD Screen 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 Picture Mode , Movie/Video Mode. , Playback Mode , and Voice Mode
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 extend battery life and are available online at: www.dxgusa.com/shop
Open and close the battery cover gently to avoid damaging it.

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 purchased at www.dxgusa.com/shop Slide the battery cover open in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Insert the memory card in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Removing the Memory Card

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.
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 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. symbol will display on the LCD screen, and users will not be able
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.
The camera has a memory card slot malfunction and cant 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 cameras 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 work with DXG cameras are available online at: www.dxgusa.com/shop

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.

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.
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 Status LED Self-timer LED Red-eye Reduction Red Green Red Red On On Blinking Blinking
Description Busy Macro The self-timer is activated. The self-timer LED blinks faster at the last 3 seconds. Red-eye Reduction is activated.
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).

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.

Setup Mode (con.)

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.

EV compensation

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.

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 DXG-568, please go to the DXG USA website at: www.dxgusa.com/shop
Optional Underwater Housing
Available at www.dxgusa.com/shop

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.

Menu Index

Resolution Quality White Balance Exposure Value Volume

You can also use the Self-timer button to take a picture on a delay. (refer to page 29). 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.

Macro / Normal

You can switch to the Macro mode by sliding the Macro / Normal switch down.

Mode Macro

Description 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

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.
Press the Display button to toggle between different flash modes. Flash Mode Off Auto Auto + Red-eye Reduction Forced Flash Description Turns off the flash; applicable to 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. 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).
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.

Image resolution

Self-timer

Quality

Movie/Video Mode Toggle the Mode Dial to the Movie/Video Mode LCD Screen Icons.
Movie/Video Mode Image resolution Image quality Numbers of image per second Memory status Memory card Memory card is half full Memory card empty Memory card (full) Memory card is protected
Internal memory Internal memory is half full Internal memory (full)
Recorded video files count Length of the recorded video Date/Time EV compensation Battery status (P.15) Digital zoom ratio

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. 2. 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.
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). 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. or the bottom to
Press the Shutter button again to stop recording. Use the Playback Mode to review the recorded video (refer to page 40).

LCD Screen Display

Press the Display button to toggle between the display modes.

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
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.
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 cant record as much.

Image Resolution

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.

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.
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.
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 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)

Playback Mode (con.)

Playback Mode Current file number / Recorded number of files 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.

The voice record

Playback the voice record
Playback Mode 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 select a file. After the file is selected, press the

buttons to

button to view the file.

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 button to zoom in and press the button to zoom out the selected the 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.

Memory card is protected Internal memory Internal memory (full)
Current file number Length of the recorded audio 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).

Voice Mode (con.)

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.
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.
Use the USB cable to connect the camera to the PC.

Mass Storage PC Camera

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.
Disconnect USB cable to return the camera to its previous mode (if there is no other mode selected).
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.

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 PHTO9999.AVI 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. (Images) (Audio files) (Video files)
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.

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.
Disconnect the USB cable to return the camera to its previous mode (if there is no other mode selected).

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.

USB PRINT

Print One Print All
Use the USB cable to connect PC and camera
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 cameras 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 Press the to start printing. to select the image to be printed and the to increase/decrease the number of copies.

Print All

Prints all images; one copy for each.
Printing Directly Mode (con.)
Print All: Prints all images; one copy for each.
The TV-Out function on the camera allows you to transfer images directly to a TV.
To transfer the images, do the following:
1. 2. 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. 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.
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:

Select the desired language and click "OK".
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.
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.) 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:
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.
10. Follow the installation wizard to select the folder location.
11. Select the program folder name.
12. Click "Finish" to complete the application installation.
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.

Specifications

Item Image sensor Pixels Lens: Focal length Shutter speed LCD screen Storage medium Digital Zoom EV compensation White balance Description 1/1.8" CMOS 5.1 Megapixels F/3.0/8.0 f=9.0mm 10-11 inches (Macro) 5 feet ~ (Portrait / Infinity) Mechanical shutter (1/4 sec. ~ 1/500 sec.) 1.5" LTPS Color LCD (502 x 240 Pixels) 32MB Internal Flash Memory SD card (MMC compatible), supports 32MB ~ 1GB 4X Digital zoom -2.0EV ~ +2.0.0EV Image: Auto / Sunny / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent Video: Auto 10 Sec. 1.2m ~ 2.0m 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 x x x 960 Video: VGA (640 x 480) (10/20/30fps) QVGA (320 x 240) (10/20/30fps)

Self-timer Flash effective range Flash Mode File format

Appendix (con.)

Item Compression ratio Interface Language Auto power off Power supply Dimensions Weight: Description Image: Fine / Normal Video: Fine / Normal / Basic USB 2.0 Video: NTSC/PAL system selectable English / Traditional Chinese / Japanese / German / French / Italian / Spanish One minute AA alkaline batteries x 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 CPU Memory CD-ROM Hard Drive (HDD) Other Microsoft Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or higher 64 MB memory or above 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

Copyright 2005, DXG USA

Version Date: 5/25/05

DXG-528 Users Manual

Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the DXG-528 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, and DXG reserves the right to make changes without notice.

Copyright

Copyright 2005

Safety

Inserting the batteries upside down can cause damage to the camera. Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
Do not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas, as the components may be damaged. Do not store the product in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries and warp certain plastics. Do not store the product in cold areas. When the product warms up to its normal temperature, moisture can form inside the camera and damage electronic circuits. Do not attempt to open the casing. Do not drop or hit the product. Rough handing may damage the internal components. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the product. Use a soft, slightly dampened cloth. If the camera or any of its accessories are not working properly, visit the DXG USA website at www.dxgusa.com. There you can arrange for the product to be repaired or replaced.
Table of contents Preface
About this manual..i Copyright...i Safety...ii

Overview

Camera Features...1 Unpacking...2 About the camera...3 Front view...3 Back view...4 Top view..4

Getting Started

Installing the batteries..5 Inserting an SD card...6 Powering on the camera..7 Before you start...8 Setting the date and time..8 Setting the date display..9 Setting the beep function..10 Setting the language..11 Changing modes...12 Taking still pictures..13 Shooting video..13 Connecting to a TV or PC..14
Connecting the earphones...15

Using the Camera

Using the camera buttons..16 Using the camera LCD display..18 Changing the LCD display..18 About the LEDs..19 Photo mode...20 Photo mode icons...20 Setting the flash...22 Using the macro function..23 Using the zoom function..24 Capture mode and self timer function..24 Video and voice recorder mode..25 Video mode icons..26 Using the zoom function...27 Using the macro function..27 Playback mode...28 Playback mode icons..28 Viewing pictures and videos..29 Playing voice files...30 Displaying file information..30 Using thumbnail mode..31 Viewing a slide show..31 MP3 mode...32 Getting MP3 files onto your DXG-528..32 MP3 mode icons...32 Playing MP3s...34 USB mode...35 Connecting to a PC..35
Connecting to a printer..35 Connecting to a TV..35

Using the Setup Menus

Picture menu...36 Automatic or Manual mode..36 Image size...37 Scene..37 Color..38 Quality...38 White balance...39 Focus selection...39 Exposure adjustment (EV).40 ISO adjustment...40 Metering..41 Date stamp...42 Video menu..42 Video and voice recorder mode.42 Video quality...43 Playback menu..43 Delete...43 Protect...44 Slide show delay..44 Copy to card..45 DPOF...45 Setup menu...46 Date and time..46 Date type...46 Number reset..46
Beep...47 Language...47 Power saving..47 Default...47 Format...48 USB mode..48 TV...49
Installing the Software and Drivers
Drivers...50 Presto! Video Works 6...51 Presto! Mr. Photo 3...51

Appendices

Appendix A: Specifications..52 Appendix B: System requirements..54 Appendix C: PictBridge errors.55 Appendix D: SD card capacities..56

System requirements

1. Overview 1.1 Camera features
The DXG-528 has many features including: Digital still camera (5.1 megapixel) Digital camcorder Mass storage device MP3 player Voice recorder 3X optical zoom Direct Print functionality

1.2 Unpacking

Unpacking
All the following items should be included in the camera package. If any item is missing or appears damaged, contact DXG USA immediately.

4. Use the joystick to highlight the date and time option. Press the joystick when the option is highlighted.
5. Move the joystick left and right to move between fields and move joystick up and down to alter values in the selected field. 6. Press the joystick button to save the new setting. 7. Press the menu button to leave the menu.
2.4.2 Setting the date display
To set the way the date is displayed: 1. Turn the camera on as described in Turning on for the first time on page 7. 2. Press the menu button to display the menu screen.
4. Use the joystick to highlight the date type option.
5. Use the joystick to select the date type, YMD, MDY, DMY. 6. Press the menu button to leave the menu and save the setting.
2.4.3 Setting the beep function
To set the beep function: 1. Turn the camera on as described in Turning on for the first time on page 7. 2. Press the menu button to display the menu screen.
4. Use the joystick to highlight the beep option. Press the joystick when the option is highlighted. 5. Press the menu button to leave the menu and save the setting.
2.4.4 Setting the language
To set the language: 1. Turn the camera on as described in Turning on for the first time on page 7. 2. Press the menu button to display the menu screen.

Changing modes

4. Use the joystick (up/down) to select the Language option.
5. Use the joystick (left/right) to select the language option, English, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, or Japanese.

2.5 Changing modes

The DXG-528 can operate in three modes, Photo Mode, Video Mode, and Playback Mode. Use the Mode Switch to change the mode.
2.6 Taking still pictures
Before taking your first still picture, ensure you have read Before you start on page 8. To take a still picture: 1. Turn the camera on and make sure it is in photo mode. 2. Use the viewfinder or LCD screen to frame the picture. 3. Press the shutter button to capture the picture. The picture will automatically be saved with a unique file name.

Taking your first still picture

2.7 Shooting video

Before shooting your first video, ensure you have read Before you start on page 8. To shoot a video: 1. Turn on the camera and make sure it is in video mode. 2. Use the viewfinder or LCD screen to frame your video. 3. Press the shutter button to begin recording. 4. Press the shutter button again to stop recording. The video will automatically be saved with a unique file name.

Connecting

2.8 Connecting to a TV or PC
Read this section to learn how to learn how to connect the camera to a host computer and to a TV. Also learn how to connect the earphones for listening to MP3 audio files.

2.8.1 Connecting to a TV

Connect the camera to a TV as shown.
See TV on page 47 for more details about displaying images on a TV screen.
2.8.2 Connecting to a Computer (PC)
Connect the camera to a host computer using the USB port as shown.
See USB mode on page 47 for more information about connecting to a host computer.
2.8.3 Connecting the earphones
Connect the earphones to the camera as shown.

3. Using the Camera

Using the camera buttons
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.
See the table below for a description of each buttons function. Button Name Mode Function To select Playback, Video, or Photo Mode. To zoom in or out in Photo or Video modes. Use to increase or decrease image size in Playback mode. To navigate the display menus. In Photo mode, move left to change flash mode, right to change capture mode, and down to use the macro function. To switch between LCD display modes (off, only graphics off) To display the main display menu. To enter MP3 mode. To turn power On or Off. To capture a picture in Photo Mode or start/stop video recording in Video Mode. 17

Joystick

Display

MP3 Power Shutter

3.2 Using the camera LCD display
Using the camera LCD display
Use the LCD display to compose your pictures and videos, review pictures and videos stored in memory, and navigate the menu system. Icons are also displayed on the LCD display that show the current configuration.
3.2.1 Changing the LCD display
You may decide that you dont want to display icons on the LCD screen, or that you want the LCD screen off to save power. Use the Display button to cycle through the display modes. When you turn the camera on, the LCD display shows icons and picture by default. Press the Display button once to turn off the icons and display only the picture. Press the Display button a second time to turn off the LCD display completely. Press the Display button a third time to display everything again.

Note: Turning off the LCD display will increase battery life.

3.3 About the LEDs

The following tables explain what the LEDs mean.
Photo mode Power on Self-capture Shutter Flash Mode button charging Front LED Back LED R Back LED G Video Mode Front LED Back LED R Back LED G Playback Mode Front LED Back LED R Back LED G MP3 mode Front LED Back LED R Back LED G USB/TV Connecting Mode USB Front LED Back LED R Back LED G Legend: -LED turns on then off -blinking LED -steady LED Connecting ERROR! to TV Power on Recording

About the LEDs

Power on

Playing video

Playing voice file

MP3 reading

MP3 playback

3.4 Photo mode

Use the Photo Mode to capture still pictures in the internal memory or on an SD card. The camera is in Photo Mode when the mode switch is in the far right position.

Photo mode

3.4.1 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. Icon Description 1 Photo mode icon, Manual and Auto. Size of picture. The number indicates the megapixel value 8, 5, 4, 3, 2, or VGA Color mode. Indicates the color of the pictures the camera is set to take: color, black and white, or sepia.

Photo Mode

ISO mode. When no number is shown, the ISO value is automatic. A number indicates the manually set ISO value. Counter to display the number of the current shot and the number of available shots. Zoom indicator to show the amount of zoom.
Time and date display Camera shake warning. Displayed when low light requires slow shutter speeds.

Icon Photo mode

Description
Focus zone. The camera focuses on the area inside this symbol. Indicates battery status. More bars equal more power. Memory indicator. Where the pictures are written: SD card or internal memory. Macro indicator. The flower icon indicates when the camera is in macro mode (close up). Flash mode indicator. The A indicates automatic mode, the F indicates forced flash. The flash icon with the line through it indicates that flash is turned off. Capture mode indicator. Capture mode can be single shot, multi shot, or self timer.

3.4.2 Setting the flash

There are five different flash modes. To cycle through the flash modes, press the joystick to the left. The current flash setting is shown by an icon. Due to the charging of the flash capacitor, the LCD screen will go dark and the red busy LED may blink for a few seconds -- this is normal.
Flash is turned off Automatic flash, fires only when needed.
Slow sync flash. A flash mode designed for low light conditions with long shutter speed. Forced flash, flash always fires Automatic flash with red eye reduction. Flash fires automatically when needed; flashes once before the picture is taken to reduce the redeye effect. Flash always fires; fires once before the picture is taken to reduce the red eye effect.

3.5 Video and voice recorder mode
Use Video mode to capture video or audio and store it in internal memory or on an SD card. The camera is in Video mode when the mode switch is in the center position. See Video and voice recorder mode on page 41 for details of how to switch between voice and video recording modes. 25
3.5.1 Video mode icons Video and voice recorder mode
Use the following image to familiarize yourself with the Video mode icons and symbols.
See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.
Video mode and Voice memo mode icons. Counter shows total number of pictures and videos stored in memory.
Zoom indicator to show the current zoom status.
Timer shows elapsed time of current video and total possible recording time. Focus zone. The camera focuses on the area inside this symbol. Record and stop icons. STOP is displayed during a recording, REC is displayed while not recording. Indicates battery status. Memory indicator, SD card or internal memory.
3.5.2 Using the zoom function
See Using the zoom function on page 24.
3.5.3 Using the macro function
See Using the macro function on page 23

3.6 Playback mode

Playback mode
Use playback mode to review all the pictures, videos, and Audio recordings stored in your camera.
3.6.1 Playback mode icons
Refer to the following images to familiarize yourself with the Playback mode icons and symbols. Photo Playback Video Playback
Photo mode icon. Counter to display the number of the current shot and the total number of shots/videos. Playback mode indicator.
Video mode icon. Volume level indicator (video only)
Counter showing elapsed time and total time of current video. Indicates battery status. Zoom function. Use the zoom buttons to zoom in on an image.
Memory indicator, SD card or internal memory.
3.6.2 Viewing pictures and videos
To view pictures and videos: 1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in playback mode. The most recent picture is displayed on the screen. 2. Use the joystick to move through the images, videos and audio files stored in memory. 3. Press the joystick button in to play video and audio files.
4. Press the joystick up and down to adjust the volume of files with sound. 5. Use the zoom buttons to increase or decrease the size of the picture. 6. Use the joystick to scroll a picture too big to fit on the screen.
3.6.3 Playing voice files
Play voice files the same way as video files. File information will be displayed on screen.
3.6.4 Displaying file information
Basic information is displayed by default on each image, video, or audio file when viewed in Playback mode. To display detailed information about the still image file currently displayed, press the display button. All the details are displayed on the screen. Press the display button a second time to remove all file information from the screen. Press the button a third time to display basic information again. Note: Audio and video files only show basic information. Pressing the display button will hide the information on the screen. Pressing the button again will restore it.

3.6.5 Using thumbnail mode
By default, each image is displayed full size in playback mode, but you can display four or nine thumbnail images on screen. To use thumbnail mode: 1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in playback mode. The most recent picture will be displayed on the screen. 2. Press the left side of the zoom button once to display four thumbnail images on screen. Press the left zoom button a second time to display nine images. 3. Use the joystick to highlight an image. 4. Press the joystick button in to display the highlighted image on screen full size. 5. Press the left zoom button to go back to thumbnail view.
3.6.6 Viewing a slide show
This camera includes a slide show function. A slide show displays each image in sequence for a predefined amount of time. To view a slide show: 1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in playback mode. The most recent picture is displayed on the screen. 2. Press the menu button to display the playback menu. 3. Use the joystick button to highlight the slide show option in the menu. 4. Use the joystick to select a delay of 1, 3, 5, or 10 seconds. 5. Press the joystick in to start the slide show. The images stored in the memory will be displayed, one after another. You can stop the slide show at any time by pressing in the joystick.

3.7 MP3 mode

The DXG-528 has the ability to play MP3 files. Only song files in the MP3 file format can be played in the MP3 function. Files on CDs are usually in the Windows Media format (.wma) or wav format and cannot be played in their native format; they must first be converted into MP3 files. This can be accomplished with many types of software which are available at little or no cost. 3.7.1 Getting MP3 Files Onto Your DXG-528: Once the songs are in the MP3 format, they can be transferred to the MP3 folder in the cameras onboard memory or onto the SD card. This can be accomplished by one of two ways: 1.) Attach the USB cable to the camera, select Mass Storage and then use your PC to find the removable hard drive ( the camera / SD card). Once located, drag and drop the MP3 files into the MP3 folder. NOTE: Two removable hard drives will be visible if the camera has an SD card inserted. 2.) The other way is to place the SD card into a card reader, locate the MP3 folder, and drag and drop the MP3 files into the MP3 folder. The card can then be re-inserted into the camera. After the files are in the MP3 folder, they can be played on the camera through earphones or the internal speaker. Note: To be played, files MUST be in the mp3 format (the file ends with a.mp3). Further, the files must be place in a the MP3 file in the camera (similar to the DCIM file).

MP3 mode

3.7.2 MP3 mode icons
Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the MP3 mode icons and symbols. 32
MP3 mode icon. Counter to display the current track number and the total number of tracks. Volume level indicator.
Timer; shows elapsed time of current track and total recorded time. Indicates battery status. Memory card status indicator.

3.7.3 Playing MP3s

To go into MP3 mode: 1. Turn the camera on and press the MP3 button.
2. Use the left and right joystick control to scroll through the MP3s stored in memory. 3. Press the center joystick button to play/stop the selected MP3 file. 4. Use the up and down joystick to adjust the volume. All the MP3s stored in memory will play one after another until the last one is finished.

USB mode

Note: When adding MP3 files to the camera memory or memory card, they must be in a folder called MP3. See Connecting to a computer on page 15 for more information.

3.8 USB mode

You can use USB mode to connect to a printer or a host PC. Before connecting to a printer or PC, see Installing the software and drivers on page 49.

3.8.1 Connecting to a PC

When connected to a PC using the USB cable, the camera will appear as two removable drives in Windows Explorer. One drive is the cameras internal memory, the other is the SD card. You can drag and drop files to and from the new removable drives just like any other drive. See also Connecting to a computer on page 15.
3.8.2 Connecting to a printer
You can connect the camera to a printer and print images directly from the camera. Connect to a printer using the USB cable exactly the same way as you would connect a PC. To print images to a printer, see DPOF on page 44.

3.9 Connecting to a TV

You can connect the camera to a TV and view images from the camera on the TV screen. Connect the TV to the camera as described in Connecting to a TV on page 14. Make sure the camera is set to NTSC for playback in the United States uses NTSC. See TV on page 47.

Picture menu

4. Using the Setup Menus
This section shows you how to configure your camera and use the advanced features.

4.1 Picture menu

The picture menu appears when the camera is in Photo mode and the menu button is pressed.
The picture menu is available in Photo mode only.
4.1.1 Automatic or Manual mode
The camera mode can be set either to Automatic or Manual. When set to Automatic, the camera sets the ISO value, white balance, light metering and focus. When set to Manual, these settings are determined by you. Note: When in Automatic mode, menu entries for scene, white balance, focus, ISO and metering will not appear. To set the mode: 1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Photo mode. 2. Press the menu button. 3. Use the joystick to highlight the MODE option.

4. Use the joystick to Select Automatic or Manual mode. 5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.1.2 Image size

Use the image size option to set the size of the captured image. Bigger images contain more detail and therefore use more memory space. To set the image size: 1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Photo mode. 2. Press the menu button. 3. Use the joystick to highlight the SIZE option. 4. Use the joystick to Select. 5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu. Note: The number represents the number of pixels. 8M means 8 megapixels, 5M means 5 megapixels. VGA is VGA resolution (640 x 480 pixels). Multishot mode is not available when the camera is set to 8M (8 megapixels).

4.1.3 Scene

The scene option can be set to manual , in which case focus, EV, ISO, metering, and date stamp must be set manually. There are also a number of preset scene options which set all these values automatically. When a preset scene option is chosen, focus, EV, ISO, metering, and date stamp are grayed-out in the menu and cannot be changed.
Note: The scene option can only be changed when the camera mode is set to manual. See Automatic or Manual mode on page 35. To set the scene: 1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Photo mode. 2. Press the menu button. 3. Use the joystick to highlight the SCENE option. 4. Use the joystick to select the scene option. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.1.4 Color

The camera can capture standard color images, black and white images, or images tinted with a sepia tone to give them an oldfashioned look. To change the color setting: 1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Photo mode. 2. Press the menu button. 3. Use the joystick to highlight the COLOR option. 4. Use the joystick to select the color, black and white, or sepia. 5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.1.5 Quality

The picture quality can be set to high, medium, or low. High quality pictures require more memory space. To set picture quality: 1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Photo mode. 2. Press the menu button. 38
3. Use the joystick to highlight the QUALITY option. 4. Use the joystick to select high, medium, or low quality. 5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.1.6 White balance

Use the white balance option to correct color for different lighting conditions. When white balance is set to auto, the camera will automatically compensate for different lighting conditions. You can also set white balance to sunlight, cloudy, tungsten, or fluorescent light. Note: The white balance option can only be changed when the camera mode is set to Manual. See Auto or Manual Mode on page 35. To set the white balance: 1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Photo mode. 2. Press the menu button. 3. Use the joystick to highlight the WB option. 4. Use the joystick to select Auto, sunlight, cloudy, tungsten, or fluorescent light (tungsten is incandescent light). 5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.2 Video menu

4.2.1 Video and voice recorder mode
When the camera is in video mode it can be set to record video with sound, or just voice with no video. To set video and voice recorder mode: 1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Video mode. 2. Press the menu button. 3. Use the joystick to highlight the MODE option. 4. Use the joystick to select video or voice 5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.2.3 Video quality

The video quality can be set to high, medium, or low. The high quality options require more memory storage space. To set video quality: 1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Video mode. 2. Press the menu button. 3. Use the joystick to highlight the QUALITY option. 4. Use the joystick to select high, medium, or low. 5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

Playback menu

4.3 Playback menu
The playback menu manages the files stored in the cameras internal memory or on the SD card.

4.3.1 Delete

The delete function deletes one or all of the files on the current memory media. To delete files: 1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Playback mode. 2. Press the menu button. 3. Use the joystick to highlight the DELETE option. 4. Use the joystick to select Single, or All. 5. Press the center joystick to confirm. If you are deleting all files, a message will be displayed asking you to confirm the action. Use the joystick to high light YES and press the center joystick to confirm. All files will be deleted from the current media, or just the last file viewed if you chose to delete a single file. 6. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.
Note: Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you delete. Files that have been protected will not be deleted. See Protect on page 43 for more details about file protection.

4.3.2 Protect

Use the protect option to protect files from being accidentally deleted. To protect a file or files: 1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Playback mode. 2. Press the menu button. 3. Use the joystick to highlight the PROTECT option. 4. Use the joystick to select protect the current file, unprotect the current file, protect all or unprotect all. 5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu. Note: Files that have been protected cannot be deleted. To delete a protected file, you must unprotect it first.

4.3.3 Slide show delay

Use the slide show view option to set the time each image is displayed in the slide show. The time can be set from 1 to 10 seconds. See Viewing a slide show on page 31 for slide show details. To set the slide show view option: 1. Turn the camera on and set it to Playback mode. 2. Press the menu button. 44
3. Use the joystick to highlight the SLIDE SHOW option. 4. Use the joystick to select 10 SECONDS. 5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.3.4 Copy to card

Use the copy to card option to copy the contents of the internal memory to the SD card. To copy internal memory to an SD card: 1. Insert the SD card, turn the camera on and set it to Playback mode. 2. Press the menu button. 3. Use the joystick to highlight the COPY TO CARD option. 4. Press the center joystick button to confirm the action. 5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.3.5 DPOF

Use the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to tag pictures stored in your memory card with print information. You can tag all pictures to be printed or just the current picture. You can also select how many copies you want printed and whether the prints should include the date and time stamp. DPOF requires a memory card. When all images to be printed are tagged, remove the memory card for processing or printing with a DPOF compatible printer.

Setup menu

To print images:
1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Playback mode. 2. Press the menu button. 3. Use the joystick to highlight the DPOF option. 4. Use the joystick to select DPOF one, or DPOF all. 5. Press the center joystick to confirm the action. 6. Use the joystick to select whether to include the date and time stamp on the printed image. 7. Press the center joystick to confirm the action. 8. Use the joystick to confirm the action. 9. Press the center joystick to confirm the action. The DPOF information is now stored 10. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.4 Setup menu

The setup menu can be accessed from any camera mode and is used to configure the miscellaneous camera functions.

4.4.1 Date and time

See Setting the date and time on page 8.

4.4.2 Date display

See Setting the date display on page 9.

4.4.3 Number reset

Use the number reset function to reset the file name numbers to zero. To reset the file numbering: 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Press the menu button. 46

3. Use the joystick to highlight the setup menu icon 4. Use the joystick to highlight the NUMBER RESET option. 5. Use the joystick to select 000, or continue. 6. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.4.4 Beep

See Setting the beep function on page 10

4.4.5 Language

See Setting the language on page 11.

4.4.6 Power saving

Use the power saving function to allow the camera automatically switch itself off after a period of inactivity. You can turn the power saving function off or select a period of 3 minutes, 5 minutes or 10 minutes. To set the power saving function: 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Press the menu button. 3. Use the joystick to highlight the setup menu icon. 4. Use the joystick to highlight the POWER SAVING option. 5. Use the joystick to select OFF, 3 minutes, 5 minutes or 10 minutes. 6. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.4.7 Default

Use the default option to restore all settings to the factory default.
To restore the factory default settings: 1.Turn the camera on. 2. Press the menu button. 3. Use the joystick to highlight the setup menu icon 4. Use the joystick to highlight the DEFAULT option. 5. Press the center joystick button to confirm the action. 6. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.4.8 Format

Use the format option to format the current media. Formatting will delete everything on the media. To format the current media: 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Press the menu button. 3. Use the joystick to highlight the setup menu icon 4. Use the joystick to highlight the FORMAT option.

4.4.9 USB mode

Use the USB mode to determine whether the camera is connected to a printer or a host PC. When connected to a PC, the camera acts like a removable drive and files can be transferred between the camera and host computer. When connected to a compatible printer, images can be printed directly from the camera. To set USB mode: 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Press the menu button. 3. Use the joystick to highlight the setup menu icon. 4. Use the joystick to highlight the USB MODE option. 5. Use the joystick to select PC, or printer. 6. Press the menu button again to leave the menu. 48

4.4.10 TV

General

Flash Feet Off/Auto/Force/Slow Sync/Force Red Eye Reduction/Auto Red Eye Reduction
White balance Auto/sunny/cloudy/tungsten/fluorescent EV compensation -2.0 EV ~ +2.0 EV (in 0.2 EV steps) Self timer PC interface TV out format Shutter 2-10 seconds USB 2.0, full speed NTSC/PAL Mechanical and electronic shutter. 8 ~ 1/2000 second off,3, 5, or 10 minutes (user definable) 2 x AA alkaline batteries, CRV3 compatible 4(L) x 1.14(D) x 2.28(H) <4.76 oz without batteries
Auto power off Power supply Dimension Weight

Appendix B

System requirements: The camera requires a host PC with the following specifications: Windows XP, 2000, ME, 98SE operating system Intel Pentium 166 MHz CPU or better At least 32 MB of RAM Standard USB 1.1 port or better 4 x speed CD-ROM drive or better At least 10 MB of available disk space
Note: A USB 1.1 port will enable you to transfer files to and from your host PC, but transfer speeds will be much faster with a USB 2.0 port.
Appendix C: PictBridge errors
Type Value Description Paper related error (default) Paper is empty Load Error paper not loaded correctly Eject Error paper not ejected correctly Media Error paper not detected, paper skewed, roll paper cannot cut or turn off Paper jam Paper nearly empty Paper type / paper size combination not supported or paper found in printer does not match the request Ink related reason (default) Ink empty Ink low Waste ink error (waste-ink reservoir full) Hardware related error (default) Fatal error Service call Printer unavailable (performing maintenance or otherwise occupied) Printer busy (processing a job from another source, e.g., a PC) Lever error (lever position not correct) Cover open No marking agent (e.g., missing print head) Ink Cover open No Ink Cartridge File related error (default) print Info error (internal protocol error) File decode error (picture format of the specified image cannot be decoded)

PictBridge errors

Hardware

Appendix D:

SD card capacities
SD card capacities Photos:
Card Size 32MB Photos(pcs) VGA 2MP 3MP 4MP 5MP 8MP 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB

Video 320x240 (30 fps):

Card Size Times(Min)
32MB 1021 128MB 2529 256MB 5058 512MB 11012 1GB 20112

MP3(@128 kbps):

32MB 34 128MB 134 256MB 267 512MB 534 1GB 1067
The number of pictures you can take varies depending on the complexity of the scene being photographed. The minutes of music that your card can hold depends on the rate at which your songs were recorded. The standard bit rate for MP3 recordings is 128 Kbps. The bit rate (Kbps) is determined by the encoder software used to create your audio file. The higher the bit rate, the better the audio quality.

To assure 100% SD card compatibility, we suggest using SD cards sold through the DXG USA site. These cards have been tested and are guaranteed to be compatible with this device. www.dxgusa.com/shop