Apex DSC-1300 User Manual

Introduction

Thanks for purchasing this high-quality Digital Still Camera!

This unit allows you to easily create an electronic album. Please read this

manual carefully so as to enjoy all its features.

Read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain extremely important

information regarding the safe use of this product.

For information on installing and operating the included application soft-

ware, please read the software instructions.Do not hesitate to contact our

service facility for upgraded information for your future use.

Introduction

Unpacking

First check and identify the contents of your Digital Still Camera package, as below:

Optional fittings

Camera case

Driver disc

Video cable

CF card

Digital Camera

USB cable

Battery

Adapter

Safety Precautions

CAUTION: To prevent fire or shock hazard ,do not expose this unit to rain or

excessive moisture.

WARNING:To prevent electrical shock, do not attempt to modify this unit in any

way. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified

personnel.

When using the flash, do not use this unit too close to your subject, as

this can cause damage to the eyes.

FCC

NOTICE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rule. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions:

A. This device may not cause harmful interference.

B. This device must accept any interference received, including interfer-

ence that may cause undesired operation.

Safety Precautions

OPERATING CONDITIONS:

• This camera is neither waterproof nor splash-proof.

Do not use the camera if any water has entered the camera.

Switch the camera off,and then disconnect the power source (batteries or

AC Power Adapter).If you are using the AC Power Adapter,unplug the

adapter from the AC Power wall socket after you have disconnected the

camera. Then contact your dealer. Do not continue to use it, as this may

cause a fire or electric shock.

• Do not leave the unit where it may be extremely hot or humid, such as

the glove compartment of a car, direct sunlight ,a humid basement.

CARRYING YOUR CAMERA:

• When carrying, be sure to always attach and use the hand strap provid-

ed. Hold the camera firmly in your hand ,with the strap securely around

your wrist.

• Do not use a tripod on unsteady or uneven surfaces. It could tip over,

causing serious damage to the unit .

• Never point the lens at direct sunlight, CMOS damage may occur.

Table of Contents

Introduction..................................1

Safety Precautions......................3

Table of Contents........................5

Quick Start Guide........................6

Identification of Controls...........11

Image Quality.............................14

Flash...........................................15

Indicator Light...........................17

Getting Started..........................18

Taking Pictures..........................23

Basic Recording Operation.........23

Self-Timer....................................25

Sequence Image Capture...........27

Video Clip Capture......................29

Digital Zoom................................31

Record Mode Menu...................32

Record Mode Setup....................32

How to Display Record

Menu............................................33

Single-frame Playback................43

Playback a Video Clip ................44

Thumbnail Playback ................. 45

Playback Mode Setup.................46

Playback Mode Menu................47

Display Format............................47

Delete Images.............................48

Digital Zoom X 2.........................50

Screen Brightness...................... 52

Information..................................53

TV Display..................................54

System Requirements..............55

Image Downloading..................56

Troubleshooting........................57

Appendix....................................59

Selecting Capture Mode..............34

Digital Zoom x 2..........................35

Flash Mode..................................36

Advanced Options.......................37

Adjusting Screen Brightness.......42

Playback Mode..........................43

Quick Start Guide

HOOKUP

Connect to a printer or PC using USB cable

Use DC adapter to power the unit

Connect to a TV

Quick Start Guide

PREPARATION (refer to page 18-20)

1. Insert the batteries or use the DC adapter (optional) to power the camera.

2. Insert the Compact Flash card (optional).

RECORDING (refer to page 23-41)

1. Turn the function dial to .

• The camera will turn on and be set to record mode.

2. Open the lens cover.

• The live view will appear on the LCD monitor.

3. Press the DISP/ENTER button to turn on/off the LCD monitor.

Quick Start Guide

4. Frame your subject on the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

• Compose the image and make sure it is clear.

5. Press the shutter-release button to take

the pictures.

• The red lamp blinks slowly while the image

being stored into the memory.

IMAGE PLAYBACK (refer to page 42-53)

1. Turn the function dial to .

2. Use the LT/RT or UP/DN buttons to scroll through the images.

Quick Start Guide

DELETING IMAGES (refer to page 47-48)

1. Turn the Function dial to .

2. Press LT/RT or UP/DN to highlight the image you want to delete.

3. Press MENU to access to the menu.

4. Highlight the delete icon and press UP/DN

button and enter it.

• Select CURRENT or ALL to delete the current

photo or all photoes.

• Select REFORMAT to delete the all.

DELETE

CURRENT ALL REFORMAT

Exit

Quick Start Guide

5. Press the DISP/ENTER button again.

• A confirmation screen will appear.

DELETE?

YES NO

Exit

6. Press the UP/DN to select "YES", and enter it.

• The LCD monitor returns to the next image

after deleting it.

NOTICE:

When opening the menu or pressing the direction buttons, you will highlight some item, meanwhile the corresponding description will appear on the down-left corner of TFT LCD.

Identification of Controls

CAMERA BODY

1. Function dial

2. Shutter

3. NQ (Normal Quality)

4. Flash

5. Mode

6. Flash lamp

7. Self-timer lamp (Red)

8. Viewfinder window

9. Lens

10. Lens cover slide

Identification of Controls

CAMERA BODY

1. Orange LED indicator

2. Green LED indicator

3. Viewfinder

4. MENU

5. DISP/ENTER

6. Strap eyelet

7. LT/RT

8. Up/DN

9. LCD monitor

10. USB interface

Identification of Controls

CAMERA BODY

1. TV OUTPUT

2. DC IN 6V

Indications of Function Dial & Status Display

1. Power off

2. Record

3. Playback

4. Software/Download

5. TV output (Next dial is invalid)

0012

1. Record mode

2. Power remains

3. Flash lamp

4. Image quality

5. Recordable image no.

Image Quality

IMAGE QUALITY

When the camera is turned on, the default setting of image quality is Normal Quality (NQ).

The number of images stored depends on the image quality level used: High Quality (HQ), Normal Quality (NQ) or Super Quality (SQ).

MODE COMPRESSION RATE

Super Quality 1:4

High Quality 1:8

Normal Quality 1:16

In the Capture mode, each time you press the NQ button, the quality mode changes, which is shown on the LCD monitor:

• This function is not available in Video Clip.

Flash

BUILT-IN FLASH LAMP

When the camera is turned on, the default setting of flash mode is “No Flash”. The other flash modes can be set by using the Flash button. Press this button to toggle between the three flash modes.

In autoflash ,the flash will fire automati-

AUTOFLASH

cally when the light level is low or your subject is backlit.

NO FLASH

FORCED-FLASH

Use flash cancel when photographing subjects that are beyond the flash range or when flash photography is prohibited.

The flash will fire every time a picture is taken, regardless of lighting. Use forcedflash to reduce harsh shadows on your subject's face.

Flash

CHANGING THE FLASH MODE

1. In Record mode, press the Flash button.

• The currently set flash mode appears on the

LCD monitor.

2. Repeatedly press the button.

• The flash mode on the LCD monitor

changes in cycle.

• Select the mode you desired.

NOTICE:

The default setting is No flash. Under the capture mode of the sequence or video clip, the flash cannot be set up.

Indicator Light

INDICATOR LIGHT

There are three indicator lights on this unit:

1. Green light

• When it blinks, this indicates the camera is

being charged.

• When it glows, this indicates the next operation

can be done.

2. Orange light

• When the system is “busy”, it will blink, it is sug-

gested that the next operation should not be

done.

3. Red light

• When Self-timer is selected, it will flash.

Getting Started

INSERTING THE BATTERIES

1. Open the cassette cover.

• Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow and

fold it up to open it.

2. Insert the batteries

• Match the batteries to the polarity indicated on

the back of the cover.

3. Close the cassette cover.

• While pulling up the cover slightly, fold it down

and slide it back until it clicks.

NOTICE:

• Make sure the unit is turned off before removing the batteries .

Getting Started

INSERTING THE COMPACT FLASH CARD (OPTIONAL)

You may use a compact flash card for image storage before capturing images.

1. Open the cassette cover.

• Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow and

fold it up to open it.

2. Insert the compact flash card into the card

slot, pushing it until the card- release lever

pops out.

• Push the card in straight ,not at an angle.

• If the card stops mid-way, confirm the direction of

the card, never apply force.

• The back side of the card is facing the batteries.

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