MAGINON SPLASH 80W User manual

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1. Package Contents
Please unpack the camera carefully and check that all of the following items are included:
Dear Customer,
congratulations on your purchase of a high quality MAGINON® product.
You have decided to own a modern digital camera that is technically well equipped,
with the proper accessories, and which can be operated easily.
Please read all instructions carefully and attentively. Especially observe all the safety instructions.
The device has a three years warranty. If the camera should encounter a defect,
you must present the enclosed warranty card and your purchase receipt.
Please store them carefully together with the operating instructions.
Make sure to include the instruction manual if the product is passed on to third parties.
Note:
• Remove the protective plastic from the screens and possibly from the lens of the camera
by pulling on the protruding tab.
• Attention! Keep plastic  lms and bags away from babies and toddlers, there is a danger of
suocation.
1. MAGINON® Splash 80W
2. 2x AAA batteries
3. 2 GB microSD memory card
4. Pouch
5. Strap
6. USB cable
7. Picture editing software
8. Instruction manual
9. Warranty documents

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2. Table of contents
1. INTRODUCTION AND PACKAGING CONTENTS 1
2. TABLE OF CONTENTS 2
3. HAZARD, SAFETY AND WARNING NOTICES 4
4. THIS IS YOUR CAMERA 7
View from above 7
View from the front 8
View from the side and rear 9
5. DESCRIPTION OF THE STATUS INDICATORS 12
6. PREPARATION 14
6.1.Inserting the batteries 14
6.2.Inserting the memory card 15
6.3.Formatting the memory card 16
7. CAMERA SETTINGS 17
7.1.Photo mode 17
7.2.Video mode 21
7.3.Setup menu 22
8. USING THE CAMERA 24
8.1.Taking photos 24
8.2.Self photography with the small screen 25
8.3.Selftimer 25
8.4. Recording video clips 26
8.5. Playback of the photos 26
8.6.Playback of video clips 27

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8.7.Protecting photos and videos 27
8.8.Changing the size of the photos 28
8.9.Deleting photos and videos 28
9. CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER 29
System requirements 29
10. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 30
11. CLEANING 31
12. DISPOSAL 31
13. CONFORMITY 32
14. WARRANTY AND SERVICE 32
15. TECHNICAL DATA 33
16. POSSIBLE NUMBER OF PHOTO SHOOTS 34
17. POSSIBLE VIDEO RECORDING TIME 35
18. INDEX 36

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3. Hazard, safety and warning notices
If the camera and accessories are handled improperly, this can pose a danger source for yourself
and others, or respectively damage or destroy the camera. Please read and strictly observe the
following hazard, safety and warning notices.
Intended use
This camera is intended to be used as an acquisition device for digital photos and video clips. It is
designed for domestic use and is not suitable for commercial applications.
Risks for children and persons with limited abilities to use electronic
devices
Caution! Danger of suffocation! The packaging material is not a toy. Children
can choke on plastic bags, films and polystyrene parts.Therefore, always keep packaging
materials away from children. Dispose of unwanted packaging according to local recycling
requirements.
This device is not intended to be used by persons (including children) with restricted physical,
sensory or mental abilities or lack of experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised
by a person responsible for their safety or received instructions from them on how to operate
the device. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.
Electrical hazard
The camera is waterproof up to 3 meters and therefore drip and splash proof. The
accessories should not be immersed or exposed to drips or splashes.
Furthermore, no objects filled with liquids, such as vases or glasses, may be placed on or near
the accessories. This is a fire and electric shock hazard.
Always wash off the camera with clean water after leaving the ocean or the swimming pool.
Only open the battery or card compartment only when the camera is dry. Otherwise there is a
fire and electric shock hazard.

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If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn it off and remove the
batteries. Let everything dry thoroughly. Otherwise there is a risk of fire or electric shock.
If the camera has fallen or the housing is damaged, turn it off and remove the batteries.
Otherwise there is is a risk of fire or electric shock.
The camera must not be taken apart, modified or repaired.
There is a risk of fire or electric shock.
Heat damage, re hazard
Do not leave the camera laying around in places where the temperature could
rise significantly (e.g. in a vehicle). This could damage the housing or the parts inside,
which in turn could cause a fire.
Do not wrap the camera in anything and do not place it on textiles. This might cause
heat to build up in the camera, resulting in a deformation of the housing, and it can also
cause a fire.
Hazards through the use of batteries
Remove the batteries from the camera if it is not used for an extended period of time.
Do not remove the batteries after using the camera for an extended period of time. Allow
to cool down first. The batteries often become hot during use.
There is danger of explosion if the batteries are replaced improperly or if the wrong
type of battery is inserted. Therefore, only use batteries of the type LR03, 1.5 V (AAA) or NiMH
batteries with the same specification. Ensure that the battery polarity corresponds with that
shown on the camera
Never expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunlight, fire, etc. This is a fire or
explosion hazard.
Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. If you suspect a battery to have been
swallowed, seek immediate medical advice!
Batteries must not be thrown into the fire, short circuited or disassembled.There is an
explosion danger.

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Do not dispose of batteries in household waste. Dispose of in accordance with local recycling
requirements.
Injuries and property damage
Only place the camera on stable surfaces. Otherwise the camera could fall, causing
damage to the unit.
Do not use the camera whilst walking or driving. You could trip or cause a traffic
accident.
Provide adequate ventilation and do not cover the camera, to avoid overheating.
Do not expose to any open flame sources, such as lighted candles on or near the unit.
Make sure that the LCD monitor is not exposed to impact or point pressure. This could
result in the glass of the monitor being damaged or that liquid from the inside his discharged.
If the liquid gets into the eyes or onto the skin, it must be rinsed off immediately with clean
water. If the liquid gets into contact with the eyes, seek medical attention immediately.
Damage to the electronics, monitors, or the lens, which were caused by external influences
such as shock, drop, or otherwise, are not warranty cases and will therefore not be repaired
free of charge.
Do not trigger the flash too close to anyone's eyes. This can cause damage to the eyes.
Do not let the camera drop or get bumped and always treat it with care. Otherwise, it
could get damaged.

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No. Element Description
1 Trigger Press this button to take pictures, to start and end video recordings,
or to con rm changes to the menu.
2Main switch
on/o
Press this button for 2 seconds to turn on the camera and press it
again for 2 seconds to turn the camera o.
Briey press this button to set the displaying of the rear monitor
symbols to on or o.
3LCD display swit-
ching button
Use this button to switch back and forth between the front and rear
monitor.
4. This is your camera
View from above
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View from the front
No. Element Description
4 Flash Use the built in ash to better illuminate the target object in the
dark (the optimum ash distance range is up to 1.5m).
5 Lens
Used for taking pictures and short  lms.
Note: Always keep the lens clean. Fingerprints and dirt can
negatively aect the image quality.
6 LED display
When this LED is blinking, the camera is in the process of
performing an action (loading the ash, performing a storage
operation etc. ...).
7 Front monitor Front monitor for recording self portraits.
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View from the side and rear
No. Element Description
8Eyelet for the
carrying strap Eyelet for fastening the carrying strap to the camera.
9 LCD monitor To display photographs and videos, as well as to check and change
settings.
10 Tripod thread Used to mount the camera on a tripod.
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No. Element Description
11 Tele
Menu mode: Up
Photo / Video / Playback mode: Digital zoom out
Video playback: Playback start / pause
12 Far
Menu mode: Down
Photo / Video / Playback mode: Digital zoom in
Playback mode: Starts the thumbnail mode.
13 Left / Flash
Menu mode: Left
Playback mode: Previous picture
Photo mode: Selection of the ash function
Picture playback: Navigate to the left in the enlarged image
Video playback: Fast backward
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No. Element Description
14 Right /
Playback
Menu mode: Right
Playback mode: Next picture
Selection of the playback mode
Picture playback: Navigate to the right in the enlarged image
Video playback: Fast forward
15 Mode
Mode button: To select the recording mode PHOTO or VIDEO
Playback mode: End
Picture playback: Navigate to the top in the enlarged image
Video playback: Stop video playback.
16 Menu / Delete
Record / playback mode: Open menu
Playback mode: Deleting photos / videos
Picture playback: Navigate to the bottom in the enlarged
image Playback mode: File Manager (press briey)
17 Slot for microSD cards Please insert your microSD/SDHC card here.
18 USB interface Through this connection you are able to download photos and
video clips to a computer.
19 Battery compartment Battery compartment for 2 x LR03 batteries (AAA)

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5. Explanation of status notications
No. Function Description
1Recording Mode Photo mode
Video mode
2 Flash
aFlash is always on: Flash will trigger in any lighting situation
bAuto Flash: The camera automatically determines whether the
ash will trigger or not.
No Flash: The ash is disabled.
3 Self timer Display of the self timer function
Note:
• The status noti cations are only displayed on the rear monitor.

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No. Function Description
4Resolution
Photo: [16M] 4608 x 3456 (interpolated); [8M] 3264 x 2448;
[5M] 2592 x 1944; [3M] 2048 x 1536; [VGA] 640 x 480
Video: VGA (640 x 480), QVGA (320 x 240)
5 Image Quality
[ ] Super  ne
[ ] Fine
[ ] Normal
6Battery level
indicator
[ ] The battery is fully charged.
[ ] The battery is empty.
7 Zoom display Show the zoom setting
8 Memory card A microSD card is inserted and used to store photos and videos.
9 White Balance Display of the selected White Balance
10 Photo / video
counter
Photo mode: Number of possible photos.
Video mode: Recording time in seconds.

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6. Preparation
If necessary, remove the protective foils from the colour monitors and the lens, and attach the
carry strap. The included carry strap is attached to the corresponding bracket on the side of the
camera. First, pull the short loop of the strap through the eyelet and then the band through the
loop.
At the bottom side of the camera there is a compartment to insert the batteries and the memory
card. Open the compartment by holding the lock button to the side and then sliding the cover
outwards. The cover will then open automatically.
6.1. Inserting the batteries
1. Open the battery compartment as described
above.
2. Insert 2 alkaline batteries type LR03 (AAA) or
batteries with the same speci cation into the
camera. Pay attention to the correct polarity of
the batteries as indicated on the
contacts inside the battery compartment cover.
3. After inserting the batteries, slide the cover
towards the tripod thread with gentle
pressure. The cover will lock into place and
close tightly.

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6.2. Inserting the memory card
1. First turn o the camera and then open the
battery compartment as previously described.
2. The memory card (microSD / SDHC card) is
inserted into the small compartment next to
the batteries. Slide in the memory card into the
card slot with the gold pins  rst and facing
the rear monitor until it clicks in place. Do not
forcefully insert the card, since this could
damage the card and the card slot.
Make sure to format the memory card with
the camera before you use it for the first
time. Read the section 6.3. regarding the
formatting of the memory card.
3. After inserting the batteries, shut the cover and slide it towards the tripod thread
with gentle pressure.The cover will lock into place and close tightly.
Note:
• To avoid damage to the memory card, turn the camera off before inserting or removing
the memory card. If you insert or remove the microSD/SDHC memory card while the
camera is turned on, it will switch o automatically.

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6.3. Formatting the memory card
This function will format the memory card, erasing all images and data contained therein.
1. Press the button Menu [9] in the photo or video mode.
2. Select the Setup menu [] by pressing the button .
3. Select the "Format" option with the keys/ and press the shutter button [/]
to con rm your selection.
4. Select "Yes" and con rm your selection with the shutter button [/].
Note:
• Please keep in mind: Formatting irreversibly deletes all pictures and video clips on the
microSD/SDHC memory card!
Therefore, transfer important data on to a computer before the memory card is formatted.

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7. Camera settings
All menu settings can only be performed when the rear monitor is activated. If the front monitor
is activated no setting adjustments can be performed.
7.1. Photo mode
In the Settings menu of the photo mode, the settings for taking photos can be made.
1. Press the M(mode) button and select the picture mode [].
2. Press the button Menu [9] to access the settings menu.
3. In the photo menu []select the desired option with the / buttons and press the
shutter button to enter the submenu.
4. Select the desired option with the / buttons and press the shutter button to con rm
the selection.
5. Press the button Menu [9] to exit the menu.
To exit a submenu without making a change, also press the button9.
In the following list the factory setting values are highlighted with a "star" [*].
Note:
• The currently selected item is highlighted in green.
• The current setting of each option is marked with a check mark.
• All menu settings are retained after turning off the camera.

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Resolution
This option sets the resolution of the photo to be recorded.
16M (4608 x 3456), 8M* (3264 x 2448), 5M (2592 x 1944), 3M (2048 x 1536),
VGA (640 x 480)
Quality
Here, the quality (compression) is set under which the acquired pictures will be saved.
Super Fine / Fine */ Normal
Metering
Here, the measuring method for calculating the exposure is determined.
Center: uses the average light metered from the entire frame, but places a higher
emphasis on objects located in the middle.
Multi*: Exposure is measured in the entire image area.
Spot: A very small area in the centre of the image is measured in order to calculate the
correct value for the exposure.
White Balance
Here, the white balance for the shooting of photos is de ned for diff erent lighting conditions.
Hereby, the colour scheme perceived by the human eye will be equalized.
Auto* / Daylight / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent