DXG-503
User’s Manual
Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the DXG-503 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
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Safety
the camera.
‧ Inserting the batteries upside down can cause damage to
‧ 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.
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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 .......................................................….....7
Setting the date and time ........................................…......7
Setting the language ...........................................…......…9
Changing modes .................................................…........10
Taking still pictures .............................…..……….….....11
Shooting video ....................................….………….......11
Connecting to a TV or PC...............................................12
Connecting to a computer ..........................................….13
Using the Camera
Using the camera buttons.................................................14
Using the camera LCD display........................................16
Changing the LCD display....................................….......16
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About the LEDs .......................................................….......17
Photo mode ............................................................….........19
Using photo mode..........................................…..............19
Flash........................................................................….....21
Macro...................................................................…........22
Zoom................................................................…............22
Menu options...................................................…............23
Scene mode..........................................................…............29
Icons................................................................….............30
Scenes............................................................…..............31
Zoom.............................................................…...............32
Menu options................................................…...............33
Movie mode.........................................................................33
Using movie mode...........................................................33
Icons.................................................................................34
Menu options......................................................….........35
Setup........................................................................…........35
Date/time............................................................…..........35
Insert date.........................................................…............35
Format...............................................................…...........36
Power saving.....................................................…...........36
Beep vol.............................................................…..........37
Shutter vol..........................................................…..........37
Language...........................................................…...........38
Reset.................................................................…............38
Frequency.........................................................…............39
TV out................................................................…..........39
Playback mode.......................................................…......40
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Using playback mode ....................................................40
Menu options..................................................................40
Installing the software and drivers
Drivers ...........................................................................45
Presto! Video Works 6 ...................................................46
Presto! Mr. Photo 3 ........................................................47
Appendix A
Specifications .................................................................49
Appendix B
Appendix C
Number of images on SD................................................51
System Requirements.................................…….............52
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1. Overview
1.1 Camera features
The DXG-503 has many features including:
‧ Digital still camera (5.1 megapixels)
‧ Digital camcorder
‧ Mass storage device
‧ Voice recorder
‧ 3X optical zoom
‧ Direct Print functionality
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1.2 Unpacking
All the following items should be included in the
camera package. If any item is missing or appears
damaged, contact DXG USA immediately.
Camera
Wrist strap
Camera pouch
AA batteries USB / TV-out cable
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CD-ROM (driver and User manual
application software)
1.3 About the camera
Refer to the following diagrams to familiarize yourself with
the buttons and controls of the camera.
1.3.1 Front view
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