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Megxon S301 User Manual

Megxon s301: user guide
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Preface

Thank you for purchasing this camera.
Equipped with three shooting modes (Capture Mode, Video Mode,
and Playback mode), this camera will fulfill your entire digital
picture processing needs. This card-sized and lightweight camera
offers 3 mega pixels high-quality image along with precise 8M
digital zoom. The built-in internal memory can store your images
and videos. Through the USB cable connection, pictures and
video clips can be easily transferred from the camera to the PC.
The TV-out function allows pictures and images to be screened
through the TV unit. Continuous shooting function allows users
to take multiple frames in quick succession.
To make the best out of this camera, it is strongly suggested that
you read through this manual prior to operating this camera.
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  • Page 1: Preface

    Preface Thank you for purchasing this camera. Equipped with three shooting modes (Capture Mode, Video Mode, and Playback mode), this camera will fulfill your entire digital picture processing needs. This card-sized and lightweight camera offers 3 mega pixels high-quality image along with precise 8M digital zoom.

  • Page 2: Quick Start

    Quick Start This quick start provides an overview function of this camera. For quick reference, please refer to the following flow chart: Before shooting: - Turning the camera On and Off (page 11) - Flash setting (page 7) - Zooming In and Out (page 12) - Installing the software (page 26) - Shooting images (page 11) - Viewing images (page 12)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preface ... 1 Quick Start ... 2 Prior to Operating the Camera... 4 Unpacking the Camera ... 4 Identifying Components ... 5 Basic Function Buttons... 6 Loading the Batteries... 9 Insert SD card ... 9 Basic Settings ... 10 Formatting the Internal Memory and SD Card... 10 Basic Operating Procedure ...11 Turning the Camera ON/OFF ...11 Basic Shooting Skills...11...

  • Page 4: Prior To Operating The Camera

    Prior to Operating the Camera Setting up this digital camera is quick and simple. Follow these steps, and you’ll be on your way to infinite boundaries. Unpacking the Camera 1. Clear all items from the box. (It is highly recommended that the box and wrappings are kept for future usage) 2.

  • Page 5: Identifying Components

    Identifying Components Lens Cover Mode Switch Status LED LCD display Shutter Button Focus Switch Battery Compartment Connectivity (USB and TV-Out) Self-timer Flash Lens Recording Zooming Out/In button Menu 5 Way Button Display Power Button Wrist Strap SD Card Mount Compartment...

  • Page 6: Basic Function Buttons

    Basic Function Buttons This section will explain the basic function buttons to instantly operate this camera. Recording button Mode Switch Left/Flash Button Self-timer: The self-timer function is used in any of the following modes: Capture and Video. A tripod is highly recommended when using the self-timer.
  • Page 7 Flash: This button can set flash as Force Off, Force On and Auto. Force off: Default setting of flash mode Auto: Press flash button once to automatically activate the flash. Force on: Press flash button twice again for force on Zoom: This camera has 8x digital zoom.
  • Page 8 Display: This button allows you to turn the display On or Off. In “Capture” and “Video” mode: All “capture” information is displayed in the default setting. Press once to dispay with 3x3 grid (grids can help users to compose a picture). Press the second time to hide the information and press the third time to turn off LCD.

  • Page 9: Loading The Batteries

    Loading the Batteries This camera uses 2 AAA batteries. 1. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow, then lift to open. 2. Load the included batteries into the battery compartment. (a) Insert SD card Insert the SD card into the slot. (b) CAUTION! 1.

  • Page 10: Basic Settings

    Basic Settings Upon turning the camera on, a “welcome image” will appear on the LCD display. Please proceed with the following settings: Note: To select a “Welcome Image”, users can select “Setup” in the “Menu” in “Capture” mode. Language Preference Setting 13 laguages are available for selection in this camera.

  • Page 11: Basic Operating Procedure

    Basic Operating Procedure From this section, you will learn how to turn the camera on and off, shoot pictures, zoom in and out, view and protect pictures. Turning the Camera ON/OFF 1. To Turn the camera on or off, press the power button located on top of the camera.

  • Page 12: Zooming In/Out

    Zooming In/Out This camera has 8x digital zoom. The zoom bar, located on the left side of the LCD display, informs users of the zoom status while the zoom in or out button is pressed. Users can see the result from LCD display. Viewing Pictures Slide the mode switch to “Playback”...

  • Page 13: Three Main Modes And Instructions

    Three Main Modes and Instructions This section will describe the three modes included in this camera. An in-depth coverage of these modes will be further described. You may press “Menu” button to make cooresponding setting in “Capture”, “Video” and “Playback” mode. Items Capture Mode Capture...
  • Page 14 Playback Mode Edit DPOF Slide Video Mode Video Resize Rotate Crop Customize Voice Memo Play Show Interval Direction Repeat Resolution Color Effect Frame rate...

  • Page 15: Capture Mode

    Capture Mode Flash Capture Mode Digital Zoom Batteries Slide the mode switch to the Capture Mode. Press the “Menu” button to access the following options. Please press right/left arrow to select “Capture/Setup/Game ”. Once you have selected the option, press Up/Down arrow to adjust the setting.
  • Page 16 "Couple Shot" enables you to shoot two images separately and then merge them as one image. 1. Make sure the targeted object to be displayed on the left side of the LCD display and press the shutter button. 2. Target at another object to display it on the right side of the LCD display and press the shutter button.
  • Page 17 “Capture”/“White Balance” Normally, the “Auto” WB setting will set the optimum white balance automatically. If natural colors cannot be obtained with auto WB, you can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light source. Users can select the following white balance: Auto Daylight Cloudy...
  • Page 18 “Capture”/”Image Quality” Basic Better Best “Capture”/“ISO” The ISO speed can be adjusted in this mode. Auto ISO100 “Setup”/“USB” This mode allows you to connect a PC, which will become a storage device or PC camera. Storage PC camera...
  • Page 19 “Setup”/“Sound Effect” This function allows you to turn the sound effect on or off: “Setup”/“Date and time” Reset date and time when change battery. Edit date and time XX / XX / XX XX : XX Date format: YY/MM/DD Time format: 24 hours “Setup”/“Welcome”...
  • Page 20 “Setup”/“Frequency” This mode allows you to select corresponding frequency. 50Hz 60Hz “Setup”/“TV-out” Depending on where your location, different region requires different system for TV-out function. Connect Video cable for TV out. NTSC “Setup”/“Language” Users can select from the following languages: English Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese...
  • Page 21 “Setup”/“Default” Resets the camera to factory setting. “Setup”/ “Format” “Game” This mode allows you to select your favorite games while you don’t take pictures. Tip: This camera offers you 3 games, “Magic Beads”, “Lucky 777” and “Lottery”.

  • Page 22: Video Mode

    Video Mode Video Mode Digital Zoom Batteries “Video Mode” allows you to use the camera as a video recorder. The length is based on the capacity of the internal memory or SD card. 1. Slide the mode switch to “Video Mode”. 2.
  • Page 23 “Video”/“Frame rate” 20 fps 30 fps “Video”/“Resolution” This option allows you to select different image sizes. “Video”/“Color Effect” Normal Sepia...

  • Page 24: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode File Format Playback Mode Batteries Slide the mode switch to the “Playback Made” . You may press zoom in/zoom out to magnify or minify pictures. Press up/down or right/left button to review pictures. Users can press “Menu” button to set “Edit” and “Print” options. “Edit”...
  • Page 25 “ DPOF” Tip: DPOF is a format used to record automatic print information from cameras. By specifying which pictures are to be printed, the pictures can be printed easily by DPOF-compatible printing service labs or on a personal DPOF-compatible printer. “Slide”...

  • Page 26: To Your Pc

    Making Connections In this section you will be able to connect the camera to your PC to download or edit photos. Installing Software 1. Disconnect your camera and PC and insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM driver. 2. If you connect your camera to a PC for the first time, please click “Digital Camera Driver”.

  • Page 27: Connecting Through The Usb

    2. After the camera is set to the “Storage” mode and connected to a PC, an external storage device called “DIGITAL CAMERA USB Device” will appear in “Device Manager”. You can find the recorded files by opening a corresponding portable driver in “My Computer”...
  • Page 28 4. After the camera is set to the “PC Camera’ mode and connected to a PC, two imaging devices, “Digital Camera” and “ Video Camera” will appear in “Device Manager”. You can review real-time pictures with the imaging program of the operation system, namely “Accessories.”...

  • Page 29: Connecting Through Tv-Out

    Connecting through TV-out Before you proceed, please determine your corresponding “TV-Out” mode. This camera will enable you to achieve full camera functions by TV-out connection. User can enable each function through the TV monitor instead of the LCD display. 1. Connect the video cable into the video out connector. 2.

  • Page 30: Appendix

    Appendix Camera Default Setting Capture Mode Resolution Scene Image Quality White Balance EV Adjust Color Effect Date and Time Sound Effect Languages TV-out Frequency Video Frame Rate Date stamp Auto 3.1M(2048*1536) Auto Better Auto Normal Normal Auto 2004/01/01 12:00:00 English NTSC Storage 60Hz...

  • Page 31: Led Status

    LED Status Camera Condition Green Power Off Standby Strobe charging Processing Flicker Battery low USB connection Self-timer Video Recording Information Code Error Possible Cause Card Full No more pictures can be stored Write-Protect Card has been protected Card Error Cannot record, playback or erase pictures in this card Picture Error This recorded picture...

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Specifications Features Max. Resolution Still Image Size Sensor Lens Aperture Digital Zoom Internal Memory Estimated number of storaged pictures (compression rate 1: 8) Storage media Focus distance Video/Audio Clip Continuous shot Self-timer Compatibility Content 3072x2304 3072x2304(Interpolated) 2880x2160(Interpolated) 2560x1920(Interpolated) 2304x1728(Interpolated) 2048x1536 1600x1200 1280x960 640x480...

  • Page 33: Packing List

    File Format Dimension Weight Flash range Flash Manual Setting USB Output Video Output Battery type Playback Zoom Auto Power Off USB storage class support Multiple languages Tripod mount Body material Packing List Batteries USB Cable Video cable Quick Guide Hand Strap Pouch CD-ROM MAC 9.1 and above(Storage)

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