Apex DSC-3500Z User Manual

Digital Camera

User Manual

020810

About this Manual

This manual makes using the Digital Camera as easy as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – Getting Started .............................................................. 1

Safety Information .................................................................. 2

Included Components .......................................................... 3

Camera Overview.................................................................. 4

Front View................................................................... 4

Back View................................................................... 6

Bottom View............................................................... 9

Installing the Memory Card ................................................ 10

Installing the Batteries .......................................................... 12

Choosing a Language ........................................................ 14

Setting the Time and Date .................................................. 16

Chapter 2 - Taking Pictures .............................................................. 20

Preparing the Camera ........................................................ 20

Selecting the Camera Mode ............................................. 21

Framing the Shot................................................................... 21

Zooming and Shooting ........................................................ 22

Turning off the Camera ....................................................... 22

Chapter 3 - Reviewing Your Pictures .............................................. 23

Switching to Playback Mode ............................................. 23

Full-Screen Review .................................................. 23

Thumbnail Review ................................................... 24

Chapter 4 - Connecting to a Computer ....................................... 25

Installing Software................................................................. 25

Making the Connection ...................................................... 28

Copying Photos to a PC ...................................................... 28

Using as a PC Camera......................................................... 29

Chapter 5 - Mode / Operation Guide............................................ 31

Snapshot Mode .................................................................... 31

Video Mode .......................................................................... 32

Preset Mode .......................................................................... 33

Landscape ............................................................... 33

Portrait ....................................................................... 34

Night Scene.............................................................. 34

Self-Timer................................................................... 34

Macro........................................................................ 35

Playback Mode .................................................................... 35

Setup Mode........................................................................... 36

Delete All .................................................................. 37

Format ....................................................................... 37

Quality....................................................................... 38

Buzzer ........................................................................ 39

DPOF ......................................................................... 39

Date/Time................................................................. 40

Memory Type ........................................................... 40

Language ................................................................. 42

Video Out ................................................................. 42

ISO.............................................................................. 43

Opening.................................................................... 43

PC Camera Mode................................................................ 44

Chapter 6 - Using the LCD Display .................................................. 45

LCD Icon Descriptions .......................................................... 46

Appendix 1 – Button Function Guide ............................................. 48

Appendix 2 – Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 49

Chapter 1 – Getting Started

This chapter describes the features of the camera along with the components, a camera overview, and instructions on getting started.

• Features

• Optical Zoom (3x), Digital Zoom (4x)

• Up to 2496 x 2016 image resolution

• Color LCD viewfinder screen

• Audio-Video Clip Recording

• USB 1.1 interface

• Auto exposure, user-defined exposure, auto focus

as well as others

• Flash:

― Auto

― Always On

― Red-Eye Reduction

― Off

• White Balance Modes:

― Auto

― Daylight

― Shade

― Tungsten

― Fluorescent

• 10-second Timer mode

• Full screen or Thumbnail photo review

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Safety Information

• Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder. Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.

• Do not disassemble the camera. Touching the product's internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction or if the camera is accidentally broken open, take the product to an authorized service center for inspection.

• Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should the LCD display break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

• Do not use in the presence of flammable gas. Using electronic equipment near flammable gas could result in explosion or fire.

• Observe proper precautions when handling batteries. The camera uses only size AA alkaline batteries. Batteries may leak or explode if handled improperly. Remove the batteries (and the memory card) from the camera if you are going to store the camera for extended periods of time. Ensure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing batteries. Insert batteries backwards correctly. Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat. Do not immerse batteries in or expose to water. Discontinue use immediately if you notice any changes in the battery such as discoloration, deformation or leakage.

• Observe caution when operating the flash. Do not use the flash

close to anyone's eyes. This can cause temporary damage to eyesight. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants - keep the flash at a distance of at least 1 meter from infants' eyes.

Included Components

Your digital camera comes equipped with the following components. Please check to make sure all items are included.

1. User's Manual 6. Digital Camera

2. Soft Carrying Case 7. Installation CD-ROM

3. Two (2) AA Alkaline Batteries 8. USB Cable

4. Video Cable 9. Warranty Card

5. Quick Reference Guide

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Camera Overview

The front, rear, bottom and top views of the digital camera are shown on the following pages. Take a moment to review these illustrations to familiarize yourself with the terms used in the rest of this manual.

Front View

1. Shutter Button: Press this button to take pictures, or to select menu options.

2. Built-in Flash: The flash allows the camera to take pictures in low light conditions and can also be

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used in bright conditions to remove unwanted shadows.

3. Self-Timer LED: When the mode dial is set to Preset and the Self-Timer option is selected before pressing the Shutter Button, this LED blinks for ten seconds before the camera takes a picture.

4. Light Sensor: The digital camera automatically detects ambient light levels and determines whether or not the flash will fire. Light measurements are made with this sensor. Take care not to block the sensor while taking pictures.

5. Viewfinder: The viewfinder helps you frame a picture. The actual picture is taken with the lens and not the viewfinder, however.

6. Lens: The lens focuses the light onto the digital image capturing circuitry. For the best picture quality, care should be taken to ensure it remains free of dust, fingerprints, and scratches.

7. Microphone: Records audio when you use the camera for filming movies.

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Back View

1. Status LED: When power is first turned on, or the camera is working (and not available to take a picture), the LED will flash. When the camera is ready to take a picture or accept user commands, the LED is a solid green color.

2. Viewfinder: The viewfinder is used to frame your pictures. The actual picture is taken with the lens and not the viewfinder.

Power Button: Press this button to turn on the

digital camera. Press it again to turn it off.

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4. WB/Delete: Press this button to cycle through the White Balance presets: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten and Fluorescent.

Strobe / Copy: Copies pictures during playback from internal, on-board camera memory to the SD/MMC Card.

Display Button: Press to cycle through the various display options: LCD, backlight and status information; LCD and backlight; LCD off; histogram in snapshot preset, video, playback modes; While navigating the camera's options menus in setup mode, use it to select menu items.

Zoom Out Key: While in Snapshot mode, press this key to zoom out. If pressed repeatedly during Playback, Zoom Out switches between thumbnail

and full-screen views. If zooming in on a photo during Playback mode, pressing this key zooms back out again.

Zoom In Key: While in Snapshot mode, press this key to zoom in on your subject. In Playback mode, use this key to zoom in on a photo.

9. Shutter Button: Press this button to create a digital photo.

10. Power Jack: Plug the AC Adapter here to supply the camera with electricity from an external, nonbattery power source. The recommended voltage is 3.3 - 3.5V AC for the AC adapter. The AC adapter is not included with this camera.

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11. Video Out Jack: Connect your video out cable here and the other end to your television set in order to use the camera as a digital video camera.

12.

USB Port: The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect the camera to a PC as well as for transferring photos. The USB port also enables you to use the camera as a PC Video Camera.

13. Hand Strap Loop: Attach the hand strap to this loop for ease of carrying.

14. Mode Dial: Rotate to select the camera mode: Video, Preset, Snapshot, Playback, Setup or PC Camera.

Down Button: Used to move down through

15. menus and to cycle to the right during picture Playback.

16.

Up Button: Used to move up through menus

and to cycle to the left during picture Playback.

17. LCD Display: Use the LCD display to preview photos. While in the Setup menu, use the LCD to view messages and configure the camera.

Bottom View

1. Tripod Connector: Attaches the camera to a

2. Battery / Memory Card Cover: Opens to allow

3. Memory Card Slot: Holds a SD/MMC Card to store

4. Battery Chamber: Takes two AA alkaline batteries

Camera Overview

tripod. This is an optional accessory that can be used to hold the camera still and is especially useful for low light night pictures.

access to the battery chambers as well as the memory card slot.

images. For more information on this see Memory Type on page 40.

(included) or two AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (excluded).

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Installing the Memory Card

To install the memory card:

1. Turn off the camera.

2. Open the battery / memory card compartment by pressing the cover and sliding in the direction of the arrow as shown.

Installing the Memory Card

3. Insert the memory card with the notched corner facing the outside edge of the camera (gold circuitry facing toward the back of the camera.)

Notch

4. Close the battery / memory card cover.

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Installing the Batteries

To install or replace the batteries:

1. Turn off the camera.

2. Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the camera by pressing the cover and sliding in the direction of the arrow as shown.

Installing the Batteries

3. Insert batteries into the chamber making sure that the positive

and negative ends are properly oriented, as indicated by the battery icons in the compartment.

4. Close the battery cover.

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