Megxon TX410 User manual

Brand: Megxon

Model: TX410

Type: User manual

Preface

Thank you for purchasing this camera. This camera will help you

fulfill all your digital picture processing needs.

The camera is equipped with four modes (Capture Mode, Playback

Mode, DSC Setup Mode, and Movie Mode) for your exploration. In

combination with all the above mode function, not only will this

camera serve as a digital camera, but it can also be used in record-

ing short movies, PC connection and TV-out output functions, which

will allow pictures and movie viewing on either your PC or TV. With

a fixed focus, the camera offers 4x digital zoom. The fixed focus

control has macro and a normal focus. The macro focus has a dis-

tance of 50 to 70 cm, while as the normal focus has a distance of

160 cm to an infinite range.

To make the best out of this camera, we strongly suggest that you

read through this manual prior to operating this camera.

Table of Contents 1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Quick Start ...................................................................5

BASIC SHOOTING ........................................................5

Macro Function .............................................................6

ZOOMING IN/OUT......................................................6

Flash Setting..................................................................7

Playback....................................................................... 7

BEFORE SHOOTING ....................................................9

Unpacking the camera ...................................................9

Identifying components.................................................10

Loading the batteries and SD Memory Card..................11

Basic Settings...............................................................12

Formatting the SD Card.................................................12

Connecting to your Docking station (optional)..................13

Changing the Optional Face Plate..................................14

Turning the Camera ON/OFF.......................................14

Camera Mode and Instructions..............................13

CAPTURE MODE.........................................................14

Shooting images...........................................................15

FLASH Setting...............................................................15

Self Timer....................................................................15

Shooting Continuously Setting........................................16

To set Color Effect.........................................................17

To set White Balance.................................................... 18

To set Resolution..........................................................18

16 M SD Card Estimated Capacity..................................18

To set Image Quality.....................................................19

To set EV Adjust............................................................19

PLAYBACK MODE........................................................20

To set File Protection.....................................................21

To set Erase..................................................................21

To set Slide Show...........................................................22

To set DPOF.................................................................22

Displaying Thumbnails...................................................23

DIGITAL ZOOM DISPLAY.............................................23

MOVIE MODE..............................................................24

DSC SETUP MODE.......................................................25

To set the DATE and TIME.............................................25

To set Auto Power Off...................................................26

To set slide show order..................................................26

To set the SOUND EFFECT...........................................27

To set LANGUAGES......................................................27

To set the TV OUT: (Optional).......................................27

To set the PC MODE (PC cam).....................................28

To set the frequency.....................................................28

Restoring......................................................................28

Making Connections........................................31

Installing software in autorun CD( Driver/ Direct X /Arcsoft

photo impression)........................................................31

Viewing images on your TV (optional)..........................32

Downloading images to your PC.................................33

Appendix..........................................................35

Specifications...............................................................35

Battery Power Status.....................................................37

Quick Start 5

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Quick Start

This Quick Start provides simple and basic directions to get you started with

your camera. From this section, you will learn how to turn the camera ON

and OFF, shoot pictures, Zooming In and Out, set your Flash, and Playback

your pictures.

BASIC SHOOTING

1.Turn the mode dial

3.)When you are set, press the

shutter button once.

to the capture mode

2.)Look into the viewfinder/LCD

and try to align your subject

in the box.

Macro Function

Macro function is best used for taking up-close images with ranges from 50 to

70 cm

ZOOMING IN/OUT

This camera has 4 x 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.

NOTE: 4 x digital zoom are all supported In PLAYBACK

Mode..

1.Slide the rim of the lens to the

direction of the macro icon.

2.Proceed as you would when

SHOOTING IMAGES, page 15)

taking a regular picture.

(Please refer back to

1.Once you have aligned your subject in the

or out button to select your

LCD display, press the zoom in

preferred distance.

2. The picture can be zoomed in up to four

times the orginal size.

Quick Start 7

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Flash Setting

Please Refer to CAPTURE MODE, page 14.

Playback

Please Refer back to Playback Mode, page 20.

Resolution Digital Zoom

4.0 M 2 x

3.1 M 2 x

2.0 M 2 x

1.3 M 2 x

VGA 4 x

Before Shooting 9

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BEFORE SHOOTING

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:

Optional Items:

Interchangeable Face Plate Docking Station

Mini

Pouch

Camera

Identifying components

Viewfinder

Power/Flash LED

Zoom Button

Five-way Switch

Docking Connector

TFT LCD

Display Button

USB Connector

Shutter

Mode Dial

Interchangeable

Face Plate

Power Switch

Flash

Lens

Viewfinder

Two-steps focus ring.

Self timer LED

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Loading the batteries and SD Memory Card

This camera uses 2 AA alkaline or NiMH batteries. The batteries and SD card

share the same compartment and door.

CAUTION! 1. Use the rechargeable NiMH for docking

only. do not use alkaline batteries while dock-

ing.

2. Do not attempt to charge the non-recharge-

able batteries

3.To improve battery performance, replace all

installed batteries at the same time and keep

batter way from heat.

4.To abandon batteries, please refer to index

of battery manufacturer.

6. Do not mix battery types or it may cause a

fire or explosion. Use only one battery type at

one time

7. Batteries should be inserted in the battery

compartment with the "+" and "-" sides facing

correctly.

1.Slide the battery/SD Memory Card cover

then lift to open.

in the direction of the arrow,

2. Load the included batteries

into the battery compartment.

4. Close the battery/SD Memory Card cover.

3. Insert the SD Memory card into the slot.

Basic Settings

Upon turning the camera ON, a “welcome image” will appear on the LCD

display. Turn the mode dial to the DSC Setup Mode. Please proceed with the

following settings:

Language Preference Setting

There are a total of nine languages to choose from to interact with this cam-

era. English will be the default language. Please refer to DSC Setup Mode.

(Page 25)

Date and Time Setting

Please refer to the Date and Time setting under DSC Setup Mode. (Page 25)

Formatting the SD Card

To take more pictures effectively, delete the content of the SD Card. To format

the internal memory, withdraw the SD Card from the camera. To format, pro-

ceed with the following steps:

1.Turn the Mode Dial to Playback Mode.

2.Press the OK button to enter Playback Function Mode.

3.Press the five-way switch button, to select “Erase” and then “Format”

4. You will then be asked "Format SD card?" on the LCD Display.

5.Press the OK button to confirm and proceed with formatting.

6.Push the Display button to exit Playback Function Mode.

NOTE: 1. Upon loading new batteries, users will need to

reset their Basic Settings

2. Do not open the battery/SD card cover or

remove the batteries when the camera is in its

ON status. Only remove the batteries and SD

card when the camera is not in use, or in its

OFF status.

3. If you do not plan on using the camera for a

long period of time, please remove the batter-

ies and SD card.

Before Shooting 13

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Connecting to your Docking station

(optional)

The optional docking station will serve as a battery charger. While the station

is connected through an USB port, it will download pictures and movies from

the camera to the PC. The docking station includes a TV-out port for easy

transfer of images or movie(s) to the TV screen. The USB cable can be con-

nected while the power is on.

When you dock the camera into the docking station, the camera will automat-

ically turn OFF. The docking station will detect the battery status. If the battery

is in its low state, docking will start charging by drawing the DC-in power.

The red LED will remain turned ON until the battery is fully charged.

CAUTION! 1.Use the rechargeable NiMH for docking

only. do not use non-rechargeable batteries

while docking.

2.Use only the specified batteries or AC power

adapter specified (5V 2A) for use with this

camera. The use of other power sources

may cause a fire.

AC Adapter

Charger Notice

TV-out or USB Port in use

Changing the Optional Face Plate

This camera gives you the option of changing the face plates.

Turning the Camera ON/OFF

1.Slide and remove the face plate.

2.Affix the new face plate and slide it

back until you hear a click.

1.Locate the power slide switch on top of the camera.

2. To turn the camera ON or OFF, slide the retractable

OFF/ON

* The backside LED indicator will

switch to the right.

remain green while the power is turned

Camera Mode and Instructions 13

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Camera Mode and Instructions

This section will describe the four modes included in this camera. An in-depth

coverage of these modes will be further described. There are four main func-

tions in this camera:

Camera Mode Function Setting Page

Capture Mode

1. Color effect setting

2. White Balance setting

3. Resolution setting

4. Image quality setting

5. EV adjust setting

Page 14

Playback Mode

1. File protection setting

2. File erase setting

3. Slide show setting

4. DPOF (Digital Print Order

Format)

Page 20

Movie Mode

1. Record movies Page 24

DSC Setup Mode

1. Date and Time

2. Auto Power Off

3. Slide show order

4. Sound Effect

5. Languages (Choice of nine)

6. TV-out

7. PC Mode

8. Frequency

9. Restoring

Page 25

Capture Mode

This mode will allow you to shoot single and continuous images, and set your

flash and self-timer. This mode will allow you to shoot in different environment

and adjust the camera’s settings accordingly.

NOTE: 1.To turn on the LCD Display simply press the

Display Button. To save your batteries, it is

best to not leave your display ON for a long

period of time.

Reso

ution

Picture Quality

EV Adjust

Continuous

Shot

Self Timer

Date or Time

Battery Status

Remaining Number

of Pictures

Zoom Bar

Flash

ite Ba

ance

* The icons can be removed from the display by pressing

the display button once.

Camera Mode and Instructions 15

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• Shooting images

1. Under the Capture Mode, press the shutter button. The camera will start

checking whether the memory is sufficient to store the image. If it is full, a

warning “Memory Full” icon will display on the LCD.

2. Once the picture is taken, you can either erase/protect the image under

instant review.

3. If you decide to erase this image, press the down and OK button. Or press

the display button to return to the shooting mode.

4. If you want to avoid deleting this image, press the UP button to protect it. A

protect image icon will appear on the LCD, press OK to achieve this function.

If not, press the display button to exit.

6. Self-timer can be combined with Capture mode, simply set it before you

press the shutter button.

• FLASH Setting

1.To use or set the Flash, press the left button to select the desired Flash set-

ting. You will have the three type of Flash settings: Flash Off, Flash Auto, Flash

Force On. Once you’ve set your Flash setting, proceed with your picture tak-

ing.

•Self Timer

To set the self timer under the capture mode, please press the right button

once to activate the self timer. You will have ten seconds to get ready for your

pose. The countdown number will be displayed on the LCD as well followed

by a beep sound.

Flash Off

The Flash will not fire

Flash Auto

The Flash will fire as

required by the light

source

Flash Force On

The Flash always fire

with every shot

• Shooting Continuously Setting

Pictures can be shoot in successive orders.

1.Keep pressing the right button twice until Shooting Continuously

appears on the LCD Display.

2.Press the shutter button to activate Shooting Continuously.

3.Three sequence images only exist under a certain resolution.

Capture Mode Setup

1.Turn the MODE DIAL to Capture Mode.

2.To enter Capture Mode Setup, press the OK button. To exit Capture Mode

Setup, press the display button.

3.Once you are in the Capture Mode Setup, you will be able to adjust the fol-

lowing settings.

NOTE: 1.To exit the setting menu, simply press the

display button.

Color Effect It is the tone that will be applied in the pic-

ture. User can select from the following

color tones:.

White Balance White balance is a name given to a system

of colour. The camera looks at the overall

colour of the image and calculates the best-

fit white balance.

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• To set Color Effect

CHANGE PICTURE

Resolution The size of the picture. The default size is

2.0 M, but users will have the option of

choosing VGA 1.3 M, 2.0 M, 3.1 M, or 4.0 M

Image Quality The quality of the picture. Users can select

from Best (Default), Better, and Basic.

EV Adjust The exposure is the actual exposure of the

digital cameras sensor to light when taking

a photograph. EV adjust ranges from -2 to

+2, Default being 0..

1. Press the up or down button to select

your desired color tone.

2. Press the right button to exit Color Effect.

• To set White Balance:

• To set Resolution:

• 16 M SD Card Estimated Capacity

Resolution Storage Mode

4.0 M (S) About 10 pictures

3.1 M (S) About 14 pictures

2.0 M About 20 pictures

1.3 M About 30 pictures

VGA About 140 pictures

1. Press the up or button to select

your desired light source.

2. Press the right button to exit

White Balance.

1. Press the up or down button to select

your desired picture size.

2. Press the right button to exit Resolution.

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• To set Image Quality:

• To set EV Adjust:

1. Press the up or down button to select

your desired image quality.

2. Press the right button to exit Image Quality

1. Press the up or down button to select

your desired brightness.

2. Press the right button to exit EV adjust

PLAYBACK MODE

This mode will allow you to Replay/View your images. It can also protect your

desired images, set your DPOF and slide show.

1.Turn the MODE DIAL to Playback Mode.

2.To enter Playback Mode Setup, press the OK button. To exit Playback Mode

Setup, press the display button.

3.While you are in the Playback Mode Setup, use the left and right button to

select the following settings:

4.Press display button to exit the setting menu.

File Erase Erasing options for your pictures

File Protection Protection setting for your pictures against

accidental erasure.

Resolution

Picture Quality

EV Adjust

Date or Time

Battery Status

Remaining

Number of

Pictures

Zoom Bar

Strobe

Status

White Balance

* The icons can be removed from the display by pressing

the display button once.

** Thumbnail can be viewed after the display button twice.

*** To turn off the LCD, press the display button three times

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Megxon TX410 User manual

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