Tekxon Technology K3 User Manual

USER MANUAL

Digital Camera K3

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Table of contents

Thank you for choosing our product. Please read the manual carefully to make best use of all
functions of the product and to guarantee a long service life. Please store the manual in a
safe place for later reference.

Table of contents................................................................ 1

1 Contents of package....................................................... 3

2 Introduction...................................................................... 4

2.1 Product properties................................................................................................... 4

2.2 Five operating modes ............................................................................................. 4

3 Getting started................................................................. 5

3.1 Parts of your camera............................................................................................... 5

3.2 Inserting the batteries ............................................................................................. 6

3.3 Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card.............................................................. 7

3.4 Attaching the carrying strap .................................................................................... 8

4 Basic operation................................................................ 9

4.1 Switching the camera on and off............................................................................. 9

4.2 Using the mode buttons ........................................................................................ 10

4.3 Taking photographs .............................................................................................. 11

4.3.1 LCD descriptions display.............................................................................................. 11

4.3.2 Snapshot ....................................................................................................................... 12

4.4 Recording audio.................................................................................................... 13

4.5 Making video clips................................................................................................. 15

4.5.1 LCD descriptions .......................................................................................................... 15

4.5.2 Making a video clip ....................................................................................................... 15

4.6 Playing images, audio and videos ........................................................................ 16

4.6.1 LCD descriptions .......................................................................................................... 16

4.6.2 Viewing photos, videos and listening to sound recordings ........................................ 16

4.7 Deleting photos ..................................................................................................... 18

5 Advanced operation......................................................19

5.1 Using the flash ...................................................................................................... 19

5.2 Using direct access buttons .................................................................................. 19

5.3 Changing menu options ........................................................................................ 20

5.4 List of menu options.............................................................................................. 21

5.5 Exposure compensation ....................................................................................... 23

5.6 Selecting a language ............................................................................................ 23

5.7 Setting the image resolution ................................................................................. 24

5.8 Setting image quality............................................................................................. 24

5.9 Setting image effects ............................................................................................ 24

5.10 Setting the driver................................................................................................... 25

5.11 Protecting photos against accidental deletion ...................................................... 26

5.12 Viewing images on a television set ....................................................................... 26

5.13 Setting the date and time ...................................................................................... 27

5.14 Setting the LOGO ................................................................................................. 28

6 Installing the software................................................... 29

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6.1 Supported operating systems ................................................................................29

6.2 Installing the driver.................................................................................................29

6.2.1 Installing the driver in MASS mode.............................................................................. 29

6.2.2 Installing the driver in TWAIN mode ............................................................................31

7 Transferring files to your PC........................................32

8 Specifications ................................................................33

9 Memory requirement.....................................................34

10 Troubleshooting....................................................... 35

11 Further information.................................................. 36

11.1 Safety instructions .................................................................................................36

11.2 Maintenance and care ...........................................................................................36

11.3 Photo tips ...............................................................................................................36

11.4 Battery tips .............................................................................................................37

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1 Contents of package

Please ensure that the following items are included in the box:

1x digital camera

1x user manual

2x AAA batteries

1x USB cable

1x audio cable

1x CD-ROM (driver and application software)

1x carrying case

1x wrist strap

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2 Introduction

This product is a digital imaging device with an integrated digital camera, digital video
recorder, digital audio recorder and PC camera. It allows you to take digital photographs and
videos, make voice recordings or use it as a webcam.

2.1 Product properties

• High resolution photographs, various resolutions can be selected, interpolated output.

• Images can be saved internally or externally.

• High-sensitivity wide-angle flash, three flash modes can be selected.

• Colour TFT LCD monitor for viewing menus and images.

• Three photography modes: single image, self-timer and burst

• TV output: NTS C or PAL

• digital sound recording

• Simple user interface

• Individual start interface for convenient operation

• Special picture effects such as conversion to black and white or nostalgic images

• Fast data transfer thanks to mini-USB connector

• Automatic shutdown conserves batteries

2.2 Five operating modes

• Still image mode – for taking digital images/photographs

• Video mode – for taking high-quality videos with sound

• Recording mode – for sound recordings

• Play mode – for watching/listening to all recordings

• Configuration mode – for setting the operating parameters

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3 Getting started

3.1 Parts of your camera

Familiarise yourself with the parts of your camera before use. That makes it easier to operate
the camera.

Shutter release

Strap eye

Flash

Lens

Battery slot

Card slot

Photo/Video/
Sound
recordingcon

-figuration
button

LCD

Left button

Menu button

Down button

On/off button

Flash status
indicator

Operating status

Play mode button

Microphone

USB terminal

TV output

Indicator of
self-timer

Up button

Right button

Confirm button

LCD on/of

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3.2 Inserting the batteries

Use two AAA (micro) batteries.

Push the cover of the battery
compartment in the direction

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indicated to open the compartment.

Open the cover of the battery
compartment.

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Insert the batteries into the battery
compartment and ensure that the

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polarity is correct. Close the cover of
the battery compartment by closing it
over and pushing it back into place.

1. We recommend that you use rechargeable 1.2V NiMH batteries as they have a
longer battery life.

2. You can also use 1.5V alkaline batteries.

See the “Battery tips” section on page 38 for details on the battery life.

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3.3 Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card

You can use SD or MMC cards to increase the memory capacity. Switch off the camera
before inserting the card. Insert the card as follows (photographs, sound and video recordings
are no longer
stored in the internal memory, but stored on the card).

Inserting the card

Open the cover of the card slot.

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Insert the card in the card slot until it
locks into place.

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Close the cover of the card slot.

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Removing the card

Open the cover of the card slot. Press the card downwards briefly to unlock it. Remove or
change the card and close the card slot cover again.

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3.4 Attaching the carrying strap

Attach the carrying strap for your convenience and for safety reasons.

Pass the loop of the
carrying strap through the

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eye as shown in the
illustration.

Pull the other end of the
carrying strap through the

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loop of the thin cord and
pull the carrying strap tight.

Caution

1. Do not hang the camera around your neck using the carrying strap to
avoid danger. This applies to children in particular.

2. When carrying the camera on the strap, ensure that you do not hit
the camera against anything.

3. When attaching the carrying strap, place the camera on a solid
surface to ensure that it cannot fall down and be damaged.

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4 Basic operation

4.1 Switching the camera on and off

Switching the camera on

Press the On/Off button for 1­2 seconds to switch the
camera on. If the camera is
not switched on, check the
polarity of the batteries
and ensure that they are
charged.

Switching the camera off

Press and hold the main
switch for several seconds to
switch
the cameral off. The LCD
goes blank.

If the camera is idle for more than three minutes, it is switched off
automatically to save battery power. Press the On/Off button for 1-2

On/off button

seconds to switch the camera on again.

Automatic deactivation is not active in USB or record mode.

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4.2 Usi ng the mode buttons

The camera features five operating modes. When the camera is switched on,If USB is
disconnected， it is automatically in still photograph mode. Press the following mode buttons
to select the required mode.

Selects the photography
mode,Video
mode,Recording mode

When the camera is in photography mode, press the

When the camera is in video mode, press the

When the camera is in recording mode, press the

When the camera is in the setting mode or play mode, press the
photography mode.

Press the

and setting mode

Play mode

button to acess the play mode.

When the camera driver type is MASS,If USB is connected,the camera automatically
enter PC-MASS Mode. In PC-MASS Mode,all mode buttons is
disable,you can press the menu button and select Twain driver type to access the
photography mode.if select MASS driver type or press menu button again,the
camera retrun PC-MASS Mode.

If you want to enter PC-MASS Mode from other modes,you can activate the setting
mode,select the MASS driver type.

button to access the recording mode.

button to access the setting mode.

Mode buttons

button to access the video mode.

button to return to the

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