MAGINON SZ 24 User Manual

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Dear customer,
Congratulations on purchasing a high quality MAGINON® product.
You have acquired a modern digital camera with excellent technical features andrespective accessories, which is
particularly easy to operate. Please study this information in detail observing, in particular, the safety instructions.
The camera comes with a 3-year warranty. You will need the enclosed warranty card
and your sales receipt in the event of the camera developing a fault.
Keep these in a safe place together with the Instruction Manual.
Please include the Instruction Manual when passing on the camera to a third party.
1. Contents of box
Carefully unpack the camera and check that all of the following components are contained
in the box:
1. MAGINON® SZ 24
2. 4 GB SDHC memory card
3. Lithium-Ion battery
4. USB charger
5. Pouch
6. USB / video cable
7. Software CD ROM
8. Instruction Manual
9. Warranty documents
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MAGINON SZ 24 Specifications

General

Brand	MAGINON
Model	SZ 24
Category	Digital Camera
Language	English

Summary

Your Camera Overview

Recording Menu Options

Focus Settings and Controls

Configures camera focus modes like Auto, Macro, Manual and AF controls.

Quality Menu Settings

Image Quality and Exposure

Sets image quality (Fine/Normal) and exposure compensation (EV).

White Balance Adjustments

Adjusts white balance for Auto, Daylight, and Cloudy conditions.

Hazard, Safety, and Warning Notices

Electrical and Environmental Hazards

Warns about dangers in wet, humid, and electrical hazard conditions.

Hazards for Children and Vulnerable Users

Highlights dangers for children and users with limited capabilities.

Battery and Heat Hazards

Lithium-ion Battery Safety

Precautions for safe use, charging, and disposal of the lithium-ion battery.

Heat and Fire Hazards

Warnings regarding camera damage and fire risk from heat exposure.

General Injuries and Material Damage

Safe Operation and Handling

Instructions for safe placement, operation, and handling to prevent injury.

Key Camera Settings

ISO, Focus, and Stabilizer Settings

Getting Started: Preparation

Camera Preparation Steps

Steps for removing protective foil, attaching strap, and inserting battery.

Memory Card Insertion and Protection

Inserting the Memory Card

Guide to inserting the SD/SDHC memory card correctly.

Battery Charging Procedures

Charging via Mains Adapter

Connects camera to USB mains adapter for battery charging.

Charging via Computer USB

Connects camera to computer via USB cable for battery charging.

Initial Camera Setup

Setting Language, Date, and Time

Guides initial setup for language, date, and time preferences.

Setting Date and Time

Date and Time Format Configuration

Configures date format (DD/MM/YY) and time format (12/24 hr).

Language Selection

Choosing Display Language

Selects the language for menus and messages on the LCD display.

Memory Card Formatting

Formatting Procedure

Formats the memory card, deleting all contents.

Photo Mode Operations

Taking Photographs Guide

Step-by-step instructions for capturing photos with the camera.

Recording Mode Settings

Selecting Recording Modes

Choose between Voice Recording, Intelligent Scene, Scene, and Auto modes.

Using Scene Modes

Scene Mode Guide

Portrait, Scenery, and Self-Portrait Modes

Special Scene Modes

Additional Scene Mode Descriptions

Night Portrait and Food Modes

Backlight and Low-Light Shooting

Photo Settings and Image Size

Function Menu Navigation

Accesses camera settings like resolution and quality.

Setting Image Resolution

Video and Flash Settings

Video Size Configuration

Flash Mode Options

Recording Menu Functions

Accessing Recording Settings

Navigates the recording menu to change settings like focus and display.

Focusing Features

Focus Settings and Modes

ISO Sensitivity and Color Mode

ISO Value Settings

Video Recording Guide

Recording Video Clips

Instructions for recording video clips with sound and resolution options.

Playback Mode Operations

Viewing Photos and Videos

Video Clip Playback

Playing Back Recorded Video Clips

Photo Playback and Menu

Selecting and Viewing Photos

Basic Settings Configuration

Accessing and Changing Settings

Navigates the Settings menu to adjust basic camera preferences.

Computer Connection and File Transfer

Downloading Photos and Videos

Connecting Camera to TV

AV Connection Setup

Software Installation

Installing Supplied Software

Technical Specifications

Camera Sensor and Resolution

Details image sensor, photo/video resolutions, and display size.

Lens, Focus, and Exposure Specs

Covers zoom, aperture, focal length, focus range, and exposure.

Power Supply and Dimensions

Information on battery, mains adapter, operating temperature, and weight.

Maximum Photo Storage Capacity

Photos per Memory Card Capacity

Table showing approximate photo count based on resolution, quality, and card size.

Maximum Video Recording Length

Video Length by Memory Card

Table shows approximate video recording time based on resolution and card size.

Problem Solving Guide

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Lists symptoms like camera not switching on, battery issues, or no images.

Camera Care and Disposal

Cleaning and Storage Instructions

Environmental Disposal Guidelines