Megxon S301 User manual
1
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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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)
- Installin
g
the software
(p
a
g
e 26
)
Basic Shooting
- Shooting images (page 11)
- Viewing images (page 12)
- Deleting images (page 12)
Other functions
- Recording audio (page 8)
- Recording video (page 22)
Downloading pictures and images
to your PC
- Connecting through USB
(page 27)
- Connectin
g
throu
g
h TV-out
(p
a
g
e 29
)
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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
Zooming In/Out .......................................................................... 12
Viewing Pictures......................................................................... 12
Protecting and Deleting Pictures ................................................ 12
Three Main Modes and Instructions........................................... 13
Capture Mode ............................................................................. 15
Video Mode ................................................................................ 22
Playback Mode ........................................................................... 24
Making Connections................................................................... 26
Installing Software...................................................................... 26
Connecting through the USB...................................................... 27
Connecting through TV-out ........................................................ 29
Appendix .................................................................................... 30
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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. Double check for the following items:
Hand Strap
CD-ROM Pouch
Mini USB cable
Video cable
Camera
Batteries
Quick Guide
5
Identifying Components
Flash
Lens
Self-timer
LED
Lens Cove
r
Status LED
Mode Switch Recording
button Zooming Out/In
Menu
5 Way Button
Display
LCD display
Connectivit
y
(
USB and T
V
-Out
)
Power Button
Battery
Compartment
SD Card
Compartment
Wrist
Strap
Mount
Focus
Switch
Shutter Button
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Basic Function Buttons
This section will explain the basic function buttons to instantly operate this
camera.
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. Press the right button to select self-time (press once (twice) to
activate the shutter 2 (10) seconds after the shutter button is pressed fully.)
When the icon appears on the LCD, press the shutter button to activate.
Continuous shot: This function allows 3 continuous shots.
Continuously press the right button three times to activate this function.
NOTE: 1. Turn off the Flash prior to using the continuous shot function.
2. Under continuous shot, the flash will remain inactive.
3. If the internal or SD card have run out of memory, the
continuous shot will not function.
Mode Switch
Zooming
Out/In
Menu
Left/Flash Button Ri
g
ht/Self-timer Button
Up/ Protect Button
Down/ Delete Button
Dis
p
la
y
OK Button
Recording
b
utton
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.
Resolution Digital Zoom
7.0M(3072x2304) x1
6.0M(2880x2160) x1
5.0M(2560x1920) x1
4.0M(2304x1728) x1
3.0M(2048x1536) x8
2.0M(1600x1200) x8
1.3M(1280x960) x8
VGA (640x480) x8
In Capture/Playback/Video mode:
Zoom in: Press “Zoom in” button to magnify image
Zoom out: Press “Zoom out” button to narrow the image
Menu: This function allows you to change settings of this camera in
Capture/ Video/ Playback mode.
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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.
In “Playback” mode: All “Playback” information is displayed in the default
setting. Press once to hide the information and once more to turn off LCD.
Focusing Switch: This button enables you to manually adjust from
“Marco” “Normal” and “Infinity” according to the shooting distance.
Audio Record: This button allows you to record audio.
In the “Capture” and “Video” modes, press the “Audio Record” button to start
recording. Press this button again to stop recording and return to previous
mode.
In the “Playback” mode, press this button to record a voice memo for the
current picture.
Tip:
1. The voice memo allows you to record a voice memo of 20
seconds for the current picture.
2. You can play back the recorded file and voice memo on your PC.
9
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)
NOTE: 1. Do not open the battery compartment while the USB file
transfer is in process.
2. Once new batteries are loaded, users will need to reset the date
and time.
3. Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries when the
camera is in its “ON” status. Only remove the batteries when
the camera is not in use, or in its “OFF” status.
4. If you do not plan on using the camera for a long period of
time, please remove the batteries.
5. This camera, built in a memory, is ready for use without a SD
memory card.
CAUTION! 1. It is recommended that rechargeable batteries be used.
2. To improve battery performance, replace all installed batteries
at the same time and keep batteries away from heat
3. Do not mix battery types or it may cause a fire or explosion.
Use only one battery type at one time.
4. Batteries should be inserted in the battery compartment with the
“+” and “-” sides facing correctly.
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Basic Settings
Upon turning the camera on, a “welcome image” will appear on the LCD
display. Please proceed with the following settings:
Language Preference Setting
13 laguages are available for selection in this camera. Please refer to
“Language” setting under “Setup”. (Page 20)
Date and Time Setting
Please refer to the “Date and Time” setting under setup function. (Page 19)
Formatting the Internal Memory and SD Card
1. Formatting SD Card
Prior to its initial usage, format the SD card. To format the SD card, please
insert your compatible SD card into SD slot. Then proceed with the
following steps:
1). Press “Menu” button in the “Capture” mode and select “Formatting”.
2). Press “OK” button to confirm. The SD card will be formatted.
2. Formatting the Internal Memory
1). Take out SD card from the slot and format the Internal Memory by
following the above mentioned steps .
Note: To select a “Welcome Image”, users can select “Setup” in the
“Menu” in “Capture” mode.
NOTE: 1. Prior to formatting the SD card, deactivate the “Protect SD
card” function.
2. The internal memory cannot be formatted when the SD card is
in the camera.
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