Megxon X52 User Manual

Megxon digital camera x52 user's manual

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  • Page 1 Digital Camera X52 USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Thank you for choosing our product. Please read the manual carefully to make best use of all functions of the product and to guarantee a long service life. Please store the manual in a safe place for later reference. Table of contents ...
  • Page 4 6 Installing the software... 27 Supported operating systems ...27 Installing the driver ...27 6.2.1 Installing the driver in DSC mode ... 27 6.2.2 Installing the driver in Web Cam mode... 29 7 Transferring files to your PC ... 31 8 Specifications ... 32 9 Memory requirement ...
  • Page 5: Contents Of Package

    Contents of package Please ensure that the following items are included in the box: 1x digital camera 1x user manual 2x AAA batteries 1x USB cable 1x CD-ROM 1x carrying case 1x wrist strap...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction This product is a digital imaging device with an integrated digital camera, digital video recorder, digital audio recorder and PC camera. It allows you to take digital photographs and videos, make voice recordings or use it as a webcam. Product properties •...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Parts of your camera Familiarise yourself with the parts of your camera before use. That makes it easier to operate the camera. Shutter release Strap eye Flash Flash status indicator Operating status Zoom In Button Zoom Out Button Left button USB terminal Card slot...
  • Page 8: Inserting The Batteries

    Inserting the batteries Use two AAA (micro) batteries. Push the cover of the battery compartment in the direction indicated to open the com- partment. Open the cover of the battery compartment. Insert the batteries into the battery compartment and ensure that the polarity is correct.
  • Page 9: Inserting And Removing The Sd/Mmc Card

    Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card You can use SD or MMC cards to increase the memory capacity. Switch off the camera before inserting the card. Insert the card as follows (photographs, sound and video recordings are no longer stored in the internal memory, but stored on the card). Inserting the card Insert the card in the card slot until it locks into place.
  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Switching the camera on and off Switching the camera on Press the On/Off button for 1-2 seconds to switch the camera on. If the camera is not switched on, check the polarity of the batteries and ensure that they are charged.
  • Page 11: Using The Mode Buttons

    Using the mode buttons The camera features five operating modes. When the camera is switched on,If USB is disconnected, it is automatically in still photograph mode. Press the following mode buttons to select the required mode. Selects the photography mode,Video mode,Recording mode and setting mode Play mode...
  • Page 12: Taking Photographs

    Taking photographs 4.3.1 LCD descriptions display Status symbols in the photography mode Number of photographs taken, number of photographs available Battery status Single shot mode Burst mode Self-timer mode Automatic flash Flash always on Flash off Best image quality Medium image quality Standard image quality 0.5M 0.5 megapixel image mode...
  • Page 13: Snapshot

    4.3.2 Snapshot Press the On/Off button to switch the camera on. Select single shot mode When the camera is switched on, it is automa- tically in still photograph mode. If this is not the case, press the button to select the photography mode. Photo- graphy mode is active when the symbol appears in the upper corner of...
  • Page 14 When you press the menu button in photography mode, the following menu functions are available for selection: Page1: • Capture Mode • Strobe • Resolution • Photo Quality • Photo Effect Page 2: • WB • EV You can choose between three different image modes in the “Capture Mode” menu function: Single When the shutter release is pressed, a single photograph is taken.
  • Page 15: Recording Audio

    Recording audio Press the button to activate the digital recording function. The symbol is shown on the LCD. Before recording, the information shown at right is displayed. Press the shutter release once to start sound recording. The information shown here is displayed when recording was started using the shutter release.
  • Page 16: Making Video Clips

    Making video clips 4.5.1 LCD descriptions The elapsed time is shown at the top right. The remaining time is shown at the bottom left. The display is not changed during recording and is not updated until recording is complete. 4.5.2 Making a video clip Switch the camera on.
  • Page 17: Playing Images, Audio And Videos

    Playing images, audio and videos 4.6.1 LCD descriptions Status symbols in play mode 2007:02:11 Current system time: 11.02.2007, 12:02:47 12:02:47 01/10 Number of photographs taken / total photographs Photo is protected Photo is not protected Current file is a photograph (jpg) Current file is a video (avi) Current file is a sound recording (wav) 4.6.2...
  • Page 18 Thumbnail view While playing photos, videos and sound recordings, you can open the thumbnail view by pressing the confirm button (OK button). This mode allows you to view several photos, videos or sound recordings at once. Use the control buttons to select a file and press OK to play the file.
  • Page 19: Deleting Photos

    Deleting photos You can delete unrequired photos. Either single photos or all photos can be deleted. To do so, you must be in playback mode. Deleting a single photo Select the photo to be deleted in playback mode. Then press the menu button and select “Delete”...
  • Page 20: Advanced Operation

    Advanced operation Using the flash If there is not enough available light for your photo, the built-in flash can provide the additional light required. Switch the camera on and select the photo mode (single shot or self-timer mode). Press the right button flash mode changes from “Auto”...
  • Page 21: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options The camera features image, playback and configuration menus. Press the menu button to select Photography and Playback menus from the photography, playback mode. Press the button to open the configuration menu. Press the (up) and corresponding option and press the OK button to confirm. The respective option selected is highlighted in colour.
  • Page 22: List Of Menu Options

    List of menu options The menu contents vary in accordance with the operating mode. The menu contents may vary in accordance with the camera model. See “Specifications” on page 32 for further details. Photography mode Menu Setting Single Capture Mode Sequence SelfTimer AUTO...
  • Page 23 Lock All Unlock All Current Delete 2 x 2 Thumbnail 3 x 3 4 x 4 Set Logo Use the current photo as the start-up image Enable Play Logo Disable Configuration mode Menu Setting Date&Time Set date and time for current photo Status ICON NTSC/PAL NTSC...
  • Page 24: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure compensation By correcting the exposure value (EV), you can adjust images which appear too light or too dark. Selecting the image mode Press the menu button in photography mode. Selecting EV Select the EV item in the menu and press OK to open the exposure option. Selecting an EV value Press to select a suitable exposure compensation and press OK to confirm.
  • Page 25: Setting Image Quality

    Press to select the “Resolution” option and press OK to confirm. You can select one of six resolution settings: 12 megapixels, 5.0 megapixels, 4.0 megapixels, 3.0 megapixels, 2.0 megapixels and 0.5 megapixels. At the 12 megapixel settings, pixels are interpolated – no image bursts can be captured in these resolutions.
  • Page 26: Setting The Driver

    Sepia: Brown/amber simulates the brown tone of old photos caused by oxidation of the chemical components of the photograph. Sepia shifts the brown tones of the digital image to the dark brown range to give the impression of an old photo. 5.10 Setting the driver The default driver setting is DSC.
  • Page 27: Viewing Images On A Television Set

    Note Protected photos cannot be deleted but can be formatted. 5.12 Viewing images on a television set Connect the TV output of the camera to the video input of the television set using the cable supplied. Connect the audio input of the TV to the headphone jack of the camera. The camera automatically recognises the television set and switches to TV.
  • Page 28: Setting The Logo

    The date and time can only be displayed by the camera in playback mode. They cannot be printed. The time settings are saved by an internal backup battery. Therefore, the time settings are not lost when the two replaceable AAA batteries are removed. The settings are not lost until the internal backup battery is flat.
  • Page 29: Installing The Software

    Installing the software Supported operating systems • Windows 98 (including Second Edition) • Windows Me • Windows 2000 • Windows XP • Windows Vista Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 SW, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows ME , Windows XP or Windows Vista systems are pre-installed. Installing the driver Driver installation is similar for the various Windows systems.
  • Page 30 Select “Search for the best driver for your device” and click “Next”. Select “Specify a location” and click “Browse”. Specify the driver CD in your drive. Now click “Next”. The system installs the driver and the following window appears: Click “Finish” to complete installation. You may be prompted to insert the Windows 98 CD during the installation process:...
  • Page 31: Installing The Driver In Web Cam Mode

    6.2.2 Installing the driver in Web Cam mode Connect the camera to the computer. The system should automatically recognise that a new device has been connected. In Web Cam mode, the driver must be installed for all systems. The procedure is similar to that described for DSC mode.
  • Page 32 Either of two driver modes can be selected for the camera. Web Cam mode uses the video components for the PC (WebCam). In DSC mode, the internal memory is used as mobile memory. It can be treated like a hard drive. You can copy, delete, cut and download photos and videos from the camera.
  • Page 33: Transferring Files To Your Pc

    Transferring files to your PC After you install the drivers, you can transfer your photos, videos and sound recordings to the PC using the USB cable, and view, play and edit them on your PC. The camera switches to USB mode. Switch your PC on.
  • Page 34: Specifications

    Specifications Sensor Pixels Effective resolution Interpolated resolution File formats Special effects Zoom factor LCD monitor Compatible systems Focal length Aperture Focus range Exposure Exposure compensation Date terminal Flash White balance Burst Self-timer Video output Other functions Memory medium 1/2.5" CMOS 5.1 million 2560x1920,2304x1728,2048x1536, 1600x1200, 800x600 4000x3000...
  • Page 35: Memory Requirement

    Memory requirement Resolution Quality Superfine approx. 830kB 2560x1920 Fine approx. 600kB Economy approx. 510kB Superfine approx. 620kB 2304x1728 Fine approx. 480kB Economy approx. 400kB Superfine approx. 530kB 2048x1536 Fine approx. 400kB Economy approx. 310kB Superfine approx. 310kB 1600x1200 Fine approx. 250kB Economy approx.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If your camera does not work properly, please check the following items. If the problem still exists please contact your dealer. Symptoms Error A Camera does not take photos Error B Photos disappear from the LCD after a period Error C Not all images can be downloaded to the PC...
  • Page 37: Further Information

    Further information 11.1 Safety instructions Although this product is safe, please observe the following information and warnings. Caution 1. Do not modify or dismantle the camera. 2. Contact your dealer for repairs and inspections. 3. Do not shake the camera or subject it to hard knocks. The camera may be damaged if it falls.
  • Page 38: Battery Tips

    • Move/pan the camera slowly to make good videos. Pans that are too fast result in out of focus and blurry videos. 11.4 Battery tips Incorrect handling of the batteries can cause them to leak, become hot or explode. Observe the following safety instructions: •...

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