EasyPix SX300 User Manual

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.

Quick Start

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This quick start provides an overview function of this camera. For quick reference, please refer to the following flow chart:

Turning the camera On and Off (page 11)

- Installing the software(page 26

Downloading pictures and images

- Connecting through TV-out(page 29

Before shooting:

- Flash setting (page 7)

- Zooming In and Out (page 12)

Basic Shooting

- Shooting images (page 11)

- Viewing images (page 12)

- Deleting images (page 12)

Other functions

- Recording audio (page 8)

- Recording video (page 22)

to your PC

- Connecting through USB

(page 27)

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

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:

CD-ROM

Camera

Mini USB cable

Pouch

Video/Audio cable

Batteries

Hand Strap

Identifying Components

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Lens Cover

Mode Switch

Status LED

LCD display

Shutter Button

Focus Switch

Battery Compartment

Connectivity (USB and TV-Out

Self-timer LED

Recording button

Power Button

SD Card Compartment

Flash

Lens

Zooming Out/In

5 Way Button

Display

Wrist Strap Mount

Basic Function Buttons

This section will explain the basic function buttons to instantly operate this camera.

Mode Switch

Recording

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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. 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.

Zooming Out/In

Up/ Protect Button

OK Button Down/ Delete Button

Displa

Right/Self-timer Button

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.

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. To save power, LCD display will display “Start recording” and

2. Press any key to restart the LCD display.

3. The voice memo allows you to record a voice memo of 20

4. You can play back the recorded voice memo on your PC.

then automatically close the display.

seconds for the current picture.

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)

**A directional arrow guides the insertion of the SD card in the compartment.

CAUTION! 1. It is recommended that rechargeable batteries be used.

2. To improve battery performance, replace all installed batteries

3. Do not mix battery types or it may cause a fire or explosion.

4. Batteries should be inserted in the battery compartment with the

NOTE: 1. Do not open the battery compartment while the USB file

2. Once new batteries are loaded, users will need to reset the date

3. Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries when the

4. If you do not plan on using the camera for a long period of

at the same time and keep batteries away from heat

Use only one battery type at one time.

“+” and “-” sides facing correctly.

transfer is in process.

and time.

camera is in its “ON” status. Only remove the batteries when the camera is not in use, or in its “OFF” status.

time, please remove the batteries.

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. 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)

Note: The last date and time setting will be stored when new batteries

are installed.

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). You will see a warming message, “Format memory card? All data will be deleted.”.

3). 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: 1. Prior to formatting the SD card, deactivate the “Protect SD

2. The internal memory cannot be formatted when the SD card is

card” function.

in the camera.

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