Apex DSC-4500Z User Manual
Preface
Thank you for purchasing this camera. This camera will help you to fulfill
all your digital pictures processing needs.
The camera is equipped with five modes (Capture Mode, Playback Mode,
DSC Setup Mode, Video Mode, and Macro Mode) for your exploration.
This light and handy digital camera offers 4.23 mega pixels high-quality
image along with precise 12 x zoom (3 x optical plus 4 x digital) The builtin 16MB memory can store your images. The stylish plastic case makes
this camera light and portable. Through a USB cable connection, pictures
can be easily transmitted from the camera to the PC. Nine recorded
images can be displayed on the high resoultion LCD. Continuous shooting
function is also available for users to take multiple frames of scenes in
quick succession.
Note:
1. The company keeps the right to change the contents of this document, spec of this camera in the
future, without prior notice.
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Table of Contents
Preface............................................................................i
Prior to Operating the Camera.....................................1
Unpacking the camera...............................................................1
Identifying components..............................................................2
Loading the battery and SD Card..............................................3
Basic Settings............................................................................4
Formatting the Internal Memory and the SD Card....................4
Basic Operating Procedure..........................................5
Turning the Camera ON/OFF.....................................................5
Basic Shooting...........................................................................5
Auto-Focus Function..................................................................6
Zooming In/Out..........................................................................6
Flash Setting..............................................................................7
Playback....................................................................................7
Five Main Camera Modes and Instructions................8
Video Mode..............................................................................10
Capture Mode..........................................................................11
Playback Mode........................................................................15
Macro Mode.............................................................................17
Dsc Setup Mode.......................................................................18
Making Connections...................................................20
Installing software....................................................................20
Connecting through the mini USB............................................20
APPENDIX...................................................................22
Specifications...........................................................................22
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Prior to Operating the Camera
Set this digital camera by following these quick and simple instructions.
Unpacking the camera
1. Clear all items from the box. (It is highly recommended that the box and wrappings are kept for future usage)
2. Double check for the following items:
Pouch
Camera
Handstrap
Mini USB Cable
CD-ROM
Battery
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Identifying components
Handstrap Hook
DC-in & USB Connector
Speaker
Strobe
Viewfinder
Microphone
Viewfinder
TFT LCD
Power Switch
Auto-Focus LED
Zoom Lens
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Power/Flash LED
Self timer LED
Display Button
Mode Dial
Menu Selection
Zoom Button
Five-way Switch
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Battery & SD Card
Compartment
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Loading the battery and SD Card
This camera uses 2 AA alkaline, NiMH or CR-V3 batteries. The batteries and SD
card share the same compartment and door.
1.Slide the battery/SD Card cover in the direction
of the arrow, then lift to open.
2.Load the included battery in the compartment.
3.Insert the SD card into the slot.
4.Close the cover.
Battery Power Status
Full
Middle
Low
Empty
CAUTION! 1. Suggest using the high current AA alkaline battery, or
hight current NiMH Rechargable battery
(above 1300mAh).
2. To improve battery performance, replace all installed
batteries at the same time and keep battery away from
heat.
3. To abandon batteries, please refer to index of battery
manufacturer.
4. Do not mix battery types or it may cause a fire or
explosion. Use only one battery type at one time.
5. Batteries should be inserted in the battery compartment
with the "+" and "-" sides facing correctly.
6. While the camera indicates "Low" or "Empty" icon on
LCD display, please be aware it shows the camera is
under "Power Low" condition.
7. Under "Power Low" condition, the camera may shut
down LCD and return the lens to "Off" position.The two
LED nearby viewfinder will indic ate "Power Low" status.
8. The LED behavior will be : Power LED will remain green
and the flash LED will keep blinking.
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NOTE:
1. Upon loading new batteries, users will need to reset their
Basic Settings.
2. Do not open the battery/SD card cover or remove the batteries when the camera is in its ON status. Only remove the
batteries and SD card when the camera is not in use, or in
its OFF status.
3. If you do not plan on using the camera for a long period of
time, please remove the batteries and SD card.
Basic Settings
Upon turning the camera ON, a “welcome image” will appear on the LCD
display. Turn the mode dial to the DSC Setup Mode. Please proceed with
the following settings:
Language Preference Setting
1. There are a total of nine languages to choose from to interact with this camera.
English will be the default language. Please refer to DSC Setup Mode. (Pag e
19)
Date and Time Setting
1. Please refer to the Date and Time setting under DSC Setup Mode. (Page 18)
Formatting the Internal Memory and the SD
Card
To format SD card, please insert your compatible SD card into SD slot.
Then processed with the following steps:
1. Turn the Mode Dial to Playback Mode.
2. Press the Menu button to enter Playback menu setting to select “Erase” and
then “Format”
3. You will then be asked "Format SD card?" on the LCD Display.
4. Press the OK button to confirm and proceed with formatting.
5. Push the Menu button to exit Playback menu setting.
As a result, once you withdraw the SD Card from the camera, the LCD display will show the following message for confirmation: "Format internal
memory?" Then, press OK button to complete formatting internal memory.
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Basic Operating Procedure
This section provides simple and basic directions to get you started with
your camera. From this section, you will learn how to turn the camera on
and off, shoot pictures, zoom In and Out, set your flash, and playback your
pictures.
Turning the Camera ON/OFF
1. Locate the power button on top of the camera.
2. Turn the power switch to ON or OFF for turning on or off the camera.
Power ON/OFF Switch
The backside LED indicator will remain green while the power is turned
ON
Basic Shooting
1. Turn the mode dial to the capture mode
2. Look into the viewfinder/LCD and try to align
your subject in the crop mark.
3. When you are set, press the shutter button
once.
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Auto-Focus Function
Under Auto-Focus, the camera lens focuses automatically when the shutter release is pressed halfway. To activate Auto-Focus, please follow
these steps:
Zooming In/Out
This camera has 3 x optical zoom and 4 x digital zoom. The zoom bar
located on the left side of the LCD display, informs users of the zoom sta
tus while the zoom in or out button is pressed. While the zoom button is
pressed, there would be 5 levels of optical zoom magnifications (f0~f6),
from W(Wide) to T(Tele) of zoom bar; The zoom lens can automatically
protrude and retract. Then, if you keep pressing the zoom button, there
are additional 8 levels of optical zoom magnification (0.5x/each),
from T(tele)to 4x (4x Digital Zoom) of zoom bar. Users can see the result
on the LCD display.
1. Once you have aligned your subject in the LCD display, press the zoom in or
out button to select your preferred distance.
2. The picture can be zoomed in up to four times the original size, 12 times from its
original size.
Resolution Digital Zoom
5.5M x 1
4.0M x 4
2.0M x 4
1.3M x 4
VGA x 4
1.Crop mark is white in normal situation. Press the
shutter halfway to activate auto focus. Crop mark turns
green when focused. If fail, crop mark is red.
2.Then, fully press the shutter button to take the picture.
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