Megxon E301 User Manual

Ultra slim digital camera

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1. Camera Precautions………………………………… 3 2. Preparation…………………………………………... 6 Standard Accessories………………………... 6 Parts Names…………………………………... 7 Charging the Battery …….…..……………... 8 Loading the SD card………..………………… 10 Attaching the Strap………..………………….. 11 3. Quick Start……………………………………………. 12 Powering the camera On/ Off……………….. 12 Taking Picture…………………………………. 13 Holding the camera correctly……………..
  • Page 3 Playback Mode……………………………….. 21 Pictures/ Video Clips Playback………..… 21 Single Video Clip Playback Delete…..…. 22 Thumbnail……..…….…………………….. 22 Slide Show………….……………………… 23 Delete Current Picture or Video Clip……. 23 Delete All……………..……………………. 24 Protect……………………………………… 24 Print………………………………………... 25 Playback Zooming………………………… 25 5. Setting………………………………………………… 26 Language……….……….…………………….. 26 Format Storage...……………………………..
  • Page 4: Camera Precautions

    Welcome Thank you for choosing the Camera to pursue your DSC. Whether you are creating memories of your friends and family or exploring the great outdoors to get the utmost satisfaction from your DSC, please take a moment to read through this manual.
  • Page 5 • Keep the camera away from water and other liquids. Do not use the camera with wet hands. Never use the camera in the rain or snow. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric shock. • Keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of children and animals to prevent accidents or damage to the camera.
  • Page 6 FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 7: Preparation

    2. Preparation Standard Accessories Camera Manual Carry Bag Strap USB cable Docking...
  • Page 8: Parts Names

    Part Names Front View Back View...
  • Page 9: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Long battery life is one of the key benefits of this product compared to others. Your camera battery has already been charged prior to shipment. However, just to be safe, you may want to follow the instructions below to make sure that your camera is fully charged before leaving home.
  • Page 10: Battery Power Status

    Battery Power Status CAUTION * It takes approximately 1.5~2 hours to fully charge a depleted battery. * The camera can be charge at ambient temperatures between 0℃ (32℉) and +40℃ (104℉). * The battery does not need to be fully discharge or exhausted before being recharged.
  • Page 11: Loading The Sd Card

    Loading SD Card Insert SD card into memory card slot and push it all the way in. The LCD will show the SD card indicator when an SD card is in the slot. When the optional SD card is installed: * All images/ movies by default will be automatically stored in SD card * It may be necessary to format the SD card if the card...
  • Page 12: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Strap 1. The small loop goes through the strap holder. 2. Then the small loop goes through one clutch of the loop again and pulls tightly.
  • Page 13: Quick Start

    3. Quick Start Powering the camera ON/ OFF Power ON 1. Press the Power Button to turn on. The blue LED light up indicate power is on. 2. When the LCD Monitor has been activated, the camera is ready to use. Power OFF 1.
  • Page 14: Taking Picture

    Taking Picture Holding the camera correctly Due to the extremely compact size and light weight of the camera, it is critical that you hold the camera securely in order to avoid “camera shake”. The camera is particularly sensitive to shake in low light environments. Taking a picture in low light requires a longer exposure time for the image to be captured and any movement during this time might cause a blurred image.
  • Page 15: Capturing Still Images

    Capturing Still Images 1. Power on the camera. 2. Press the Shutter Button to take a picture. Recording Video Clips 1. Power on the camera. 2. Slide the Mode Switch and select the Video Mode. Press OK button for confirmation. 3.
  • Page 16: Basic Shooting Functions

    Basic Shooting Functions Using the Zoom 1. Under Still mode and Movie mode. 2. Use the LCD monitor to frame your subject. 3. Press the picture or record a movie clip. Flash Setting 1. Under Still mode. 2. Press / Flash button directly to change the flash mode- auto/ force on/ off.
  • Page 17: Advance Mode

    4. Advance Mode Still Mode The Camera is default on Still Mode. To press Menu Button for modes setting, press Menu Button again to return the capture mode. Picture Quality 1. Under Still Mode. 2. Press Menu Button. 3. Press 1536)/ 11M (3840x2880 by interpolation) you want to change.
  • Page 18: Exposure Value

    Exposure Value 1. Under Still Mode. 2. Press Menu Button and press Value mode. 3. Press from -2 to +2 in 0.5 increments. White Balance 1. Under Still Mode. 2. Press Menu Button and press Balance mode. 3. Press Tungsten/ Fluorescent1/ Fluourscent2 according to various lighting conditions.
  • Page 19: Burst Snapshot

    Burst Snapshot 1. Under Still mode, 2. Press Menu Button and press Snapshot mode. 3. Press 4. Press Menu Button to return the capture mode, and then press Shutter Button to capture 3 images continuously. Self-timer 1. Under Still mode. 2.
  • Page 20: Video Mode

    Video Mode Slide the Mode Switch and select the Video Mode. Press Shutter/OK button for confirmation. To press Menu Button for modes setting, press Menu Button again to return to recording mode. Video Resolution 1. Under Video Mode. 2. Press Menu Button. 3.
  • Page 21: Exposure Value

    Exposure Value 1. Under Video Mode. 2. Press Menu Button and press Value mode. 3. Press from -2 to +2 in 0.5 increments. White Balance 1. Under Video Mode 2. Press Menu Button and press Balance mode. 3. Press Tungsten/ Fluorescent1/ Fluourscent2 according to various lighting conditions.
  • Page 22: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode Pictures/ Video Clips Playback 1. Slide the Mode Switch and select Playback Mode. Press Shutter/OK button for confirmation. 2. Press want to review. to select the pictures/ video clips you...
  • Page 23: Single Video Clip Playback Delete

    Single Video Clip Playback 1. Press to playback, to press twice is quick playback. 2. Press to stop, to press twice is backward. Thumbnail 1. Press Shutter/OK Button to enter Thumbnail to show 6 pictures/ video clips at the same time on TFT display.
  • Page 24: Slide Show

    Slide Show 1. Under Playback mode. 2. Press Menu Button. 3. Press Shutter/OK button to start slide show, press Shutter/OK button again to stop. Delete Current Picture or Video Clip 1. Under Playback mode. 2. Press Menu Button and press mode.
  • Page 25: Delete All

    Delete All 1. Under Playback mode. 2. Press Menu Button and press mode. 3. Press Shutter/OK button to delete all pictures and video clips. 4. Press Shutter/OK button again for confirmation, press Menu button to exit. Protect 1. Under Playback mode. 2.
  • Page 26: Print

    Print 1. Under Playback mode. 2. Press Menu Button and press mode. 3. Press to select ON to mark current picture to be printed. 4. The Print symbol will be shown on the top right of picture. Playback Zooming 1. Under Picture Playback mode. 2.
  • Page 27: Setting

    5. Settings Slide the Mode Switch and select Setting Mode. Press Shutter/OK button for confirmation. To Slide the Mode Switch again to return the Mode status. Language 1. Under Setting Mode. 2. Press Shutter/OK Button. 3. Press to select English/ French/ German/ Spanish/ Dutch/ Italian/ Chinese languages you want to change, and press Shutter/OK Button to set, press Menu Button for exit.
  • Page 28: Format Storage

    Format Storage 1. Under Setting Mode. 2. Press to select Format Storage Mode. 3. Press Shutter/OK Button to format memory card, press Menu Button for exit. Auto Power Off 1. Under Setting Mode. 2. Press to select Auto Power Off Mode. 3.
  • Page 29: Light Frequency

    Light Frequency 1. Under Setting Mode. 2. Press to select Light Freq. mode. 3. Press 50Hz/ 60Hz in your territory when you take picture indoors, and then slide Mode Switch to return the Mode status. Default Setting 1. Under Setting Mode. 2.
  • Page 30: System Information

    System Information 1. Under Setting Mode. 2. Press to select System Info. Mode. 3. Press Shutter/OK Button to show firmware version for this camera, press Shutter/OK again to return setting mode.
  • Page 31: Making Connections

    6. Making Connection Install PhotoImpression 1. Insert the installation CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. 2. The introduction screen will appear automatically. 3. Click “ArcSoft PhotoImpression” 4. Choose setup language...
  • Page 32 5. Click “NEXT” 6. Click ”YES” 7. Click “NEXT”...
  • Page 33 8. Click “NEXT” 9. Click “Finish” 10. Setup Direct X 9.0, click “Next”...
  • Page 34 11. Click “Next” 12. Click “Finish” Note: To find out more about TotalMedia or how to use it, consult online help by clicking ” “ icon on the top menu bar or website www.acrosoft.com...
  • Page 35: Install Videoimpression

    Install VideoImpression 1. Insert the installation CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. 2. The introduction screen will appear automatically. 3. Click “ArcSoft VideoImpression” 4. Choose setup language...
  • Page 36 5. Click “NEXT” 6. Click ”YES” 7. Click “NEXT”...
  • Page 37 8. Click “NEXT” 9. Click “Finish” Note: To find out more about VideoImprssion or how to use it, consult online help by clicking ” “ icon on the top menu bar or website www.acrosoft.com...
  • Page 38: Connecting To Pc

    Connecting to PC Window ME/ 2000/ XP- No Driver Required: 1. Power on the camera first. 2. Plug the USB cable to the camera and computer or notebook properly.
  • Page 39: Download Pictures, Movies

    Download Pictures, Videos 1. Power on the camera first and plug in USB cable 2. For Windows 2000/ ME: Double click “My Computer” icon on the Windows Desktop. For Windows XP: Select “Open Folder view files using Windows Explorer” and click “OK” 3.
  • Page 40: Appendix

    7. Appendix Specifications Image Sensor Built-in Memory External Memory Lens Specification Lens Focus Flash Strobe Flash Distance White Balance Exposure Still Image Res. Video Mode Compression Zoom Display PC Interface Power Dimension Weight Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. CMOS 2048 x 1536 pixels 16MB flash memory SD card memory slot...
  • Page 41: Computer System Requirement

    Computer System Requirement Windows 2000, ME or XP 266 MHz Pentium or better 32MB RAM 200MB available Hard Drive space CD-ROM or DVD Drive Color monitor Available USB port...
  • Page 42: Icons & Indicators

    Icons & Indicators SD card Indicator Battery Full Battery 2/3 Battery 1/3 Battery Empty Still Mode Video Mode Still Resolution Video Resolution Auto Flash Force On Flash Off Exposure Self-timer Shaking Hand Auto White Balance Sunny Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Delete Delete All Burst Protect...

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