Apex Digital DSC-1300 manual

1 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 o[...]

2 Unpacking First check and identify the contents of your Digital Still Camera package, as below: Optional fittings Introduction Camera case Digital Camera Driver disc USB cable Video cable Battery CF card Adapter[...]

3 CAUTION: T o prevent fire or shock hazard ,do not expose this unit to rain or excessive moisture. W ARNING: T o 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 [...]

4 OPERA TING 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[...]

5 Introduction..................................1 Safety Precautions......................3 T able of Contents........................5 Quick Start Guide........................6 Identification of Controls...........1 1 Image Quality .............................14 Flash...........................................15 Indicator Light..................[...]

6 Quick Start Guide Connect to a printer or PC using USB cable Use DC adapter to power the unit Connect to a TV HOOKUP[...]

7 Quick Start Guide 1. Insert the batteries or use the DC adapter (optional) to power the camera. 2. Insert the Compact Flash card (optional). 1. T urn 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/of[...]

8 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 PLA YBACK (refer to page 42-53) 1. T urn the function dial to . 2. Use the L T/RT[...]

9 Quick Start Guide DELETING IMAGES (refer to page 47-48) 1. T urn the Function dial to . 2. Press L T/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 REFORMA [...]

10 Quick Start Guide 5. Press the DISP/ENTER button again. • A confirmation screen will appear . 6. Press the UP/DN to select "YES", and enter it. • The LCD monitor returns to the next image after deleting it. DELETE? YES NO Exit NOTICE: When opening the menu or pressing the direction buttons, you will highlight some item, meanwhile t[...]

11 Identification of Controls 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CAMERA BODY[...]

12 Identification of Controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. Orange LED indicator 2. Green LED indicator 3. Viewfinder 4. MENU 5. DISP/ENTER 6. Strap eyelet 7. L T/RT 8. Up/DN 9. LCD monitor 10. USB interface CAMERA BODY[...]

13 Identification of Controls 1 2 1. TV OUTPUT 2. DC IN 6V 1 2 3 4 5 1. Power off 2. Record 3. Playback 4. Software/Download 5. TV output (Next dial is invalid) CAMERA BODY Indications of Function Dial & Status Display 0012 A 1 2 3 4 5 1. Record mode 2. Power remains 3. Flash lamp 4. Image quality 5. Recordable image no. NQ[...]

14 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 RA TE Super Quality 1:4 High Quality 1:8 Normal Quality 1:16 In the Capture mode[...]

15 Flash 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. AUTOFLASH NO FLASH FORCED-FLASH In autoflash ,the flash will fire automati- cally when the light level is low or your subject is backlit. U[...]

16 Flash NOTICE: The default setting is No flash. Under the capture mode of the sequence or video clip, the flash cannot be set up. 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. ?[...]

17 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 ligh[...]

18 Getting Started 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. NOTI[...]

19 Getting Started Y ou 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 ang[...]

20 Getting Started 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 compact flash card.[...]

21 Getting Started 1. Open the cassette cover . • Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow and fold it up to open it. 2.Press the card-release lever to eject the card. • When the card is ejected, pull it straight out. 3.Close the cassette cover . • While pulling up the cover slightly , fold it down and slide it back until it clicks. REMO[...]

22 Getting Started 1. Align and tighten • Align the screw on the tripod with the camera's mounting socket, then tighten the screw . NOTICE: • When using a tripod ,be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camera . TRIPOD MOUNTING[...]

23 T aking Pictures 1. T urn the function dial to . • The default capture mode is (snapshot). 2. Move the lens cover slide to open the lens cover . • The live view will appear on the LCD monitor . 3. Press the DISP/ENTER button to turn on the LCD monitor . • Press it again to switch on. • If connected to TV , both preview and capture can be[...]

24 T aking Pictures 4. Center the subject in the LCD monitor or place the viewfinder's focus frame on the subject. • When holding the camera, make sure your fingers do not cover the lens. • Adjust the distance between camera and the subject. Make sure the image in the LCD monitor is clear . 5. Press the shutter-release button to take the p[...]

25 T aking Pictures The self-timer will delay for capturing approximately 10 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. 1. T urn the function dial to . • Capture mode is set. 2. Move the lens cover slide to open the lens. • The live view will appear on the LCD monitor . 3. Press the DISP/ENTER button to turn on the LCD monitor . • Pr[...]

26 T aking Pictures 5. Press the Mode button till the timer icon is displayed on the up-left corner of the LCD monitor . 6. Arrange the camera and subject posi- tion, and compose your picture. 7. Press the shutter-release button down to start timer . • The camera will take pictures automatically in about 10 seconds.[...]

27 T aking Pictures This digital camera will continuously take 5 pictures while the shutter-release button is pressed once. There is no flash. 1. T urn the function dial to • Capture mode is set. 2. Move the lens cover slide to open the lens. • The live view will appear on the LCD monitor . 3. Press the DISP/ENTER button to turn on the LCD moni[...]

28 T aking Pictures 5. Arrange the camera and subject posi- tion, and compose your picture. 6. Press the shutter-release button. • The unit starts sequence image capture with the orange light flashing. • When the flashing light is switched to the green light, the LCD will return to the pre view status, the capture is over . SEQUENCE IMAGE CAPTU[...]

29 T aking Pictures 1. T urn the function dial to • Capture mode is set. 2. Move the lens cover slide to open the lens. • The live view will appear on the LCD monitor . 3. Press the DISP/ENTER button to turn on the LCD monitor . • Press it again to switch of f. 4. Press the Mode button till the Video Clip icon is displayed on the up-left corn[...]

30 T aking Pictures 5. Arrange the camera and subject position, and compose your picture. 6. Press the shutter-release button to take a continuous video clip and press it again to stop recording. • The length of the video clip is determined by the memory space.[...]

31 T aking Pictures The digital zoom will increase the magnification of the live image on the LCD moni- tor . In order to record a far object more vividly , use the digital zoom to preview before capturing image or recording a clip.The digital zoom has 2x (12 levels). When you press the direction buttons, the live view will move glossily on the LCD[...]

32 (Snapshot) (V ideo Clip) (Sequence) (ZoomX1) (ZoomX2) (Auto Flash) (No Flash) (Forced Flash) (Normal) (Brightness) (Dark) (Capture Mode) (Digital Zoom) (Flash Lamp) (Advanced) (Screen Brightness) Record Mode Menu The Record Mode Menu allows you to change the default settings for image captur- ing such as digital zoom, white balance and so on. RE[...]

33 Record Mode Menu 1. T urn the function dial to • Capture mode is set. 2. Move the lens cover slide to open the lens. • The live view will appear on the LCD monitor . 3. Press the DISP/ENTER button to turn on the TFT LCD. • Press it again to switch of f. • If TFT LCD is off, when connected to TV , it can be displayed by TV . 4. Press the [...]

34 Record Mode Menu On the menu, there are three capture modes available: snapshot, video clip and sequence. 1. In Record Mode, press the MENU button. • The menu will appear . • The default setting is Snapshot. 2. Press the UP/DN button to select the other modes. 3. Press the DISP/ENTER button to confirm it and return to the live view . • The[...]

35 Record Mode Menu Zoomx2 selected makes the subject closer . 1.In Record Mode, press the MENU button. • The menu will appear . 2. Press the L T/RT button to select . 3. Press the UP/DN button to display the sub- menu and select the item. 4. Press the DISP/ENTER button to confirm it. • The LCD monitor returns to the live view with digital zoom[...]

36 Record Mode Menu Y ou can select flash mode according to the environment and requirement, the default setting is No Flash. 1. In Record Mode, press the MENU button. • The menu will appear . 2. Press the L T/RT button to select . 3. Press the UP/DN button to display the sub- menu and select the item. 4. Press the DISP/ENTER button to confirm. ?[...]

37 This setup is recommended for photographers who have some professional knowl- edge. Record Mode Menu 1. In Record Mode, press the MENU button. • The menu will appear . 2. Press the L T/RT button to select . 3. Press the UP/DN button for access to the sub- menu and also use it to make a selection. 1.In the advanced menu, select QUICK REVIEW. ?[...]

38 2. Press the DISP/ENTER button to select the item desired. • A sub-menu appears. On: It will ask you: Continue or delete? If Continue is selected, it will return to viewfinder mode with the captured image saved. If Delete is selected, it will return to viewfinder mode with the captured image deleted. Record Mode Menu Besides auto exposure, the[...]

39 4. Press DISP/ENTER to confirm, and return to the upper menu. Record Mode Menu White balance function is to make different types of lighting more neutral, that is like selecting daylight film or tungsten film. The default setting is automatic. 1. In the advanced menu, select WHITE BALANCE. 2. Press the DISP/ENTER button to display the sub-menu. [...]

40 1. In the advanced menu, select IMAGE QUALITY. 2. Press the DISP/ENTER button to display the sub-menu. 3. Press UP/DN to select the item desired. 4. Press DISP/ENTER to confirm it, and return to the upper menu. • LCD monitor displays the corresponding image quality , and recordable image no. under it. Record Mode Menu IMAGE QUALITY SUPER HIGH [...]

41 Record Mode Menu 1. In the advanced menu, select TV OUTPUT. • The set item is determined by your selection last time. 2. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button to display the sub-menu. 3. Press UP/DN to select the item desired. 4. Press DISP/ENTER/REP to confirm it, and return to the upper menu. TV OUTPUT NTSC PA L EXIT TV OUTPUT[...]

42 1. Press MENU to access the menu. 2. Press L T/RT to select . 3. Press UP/DN to select the item desired. 4. Press DISP/ENTER to confirm it, and return to the live view . Reset the screen brightness before recording to moderate the too dark or too bright light. Record Mode Menu Normal Brightness Dark ADJUSTING SCREEN BRIGHTNESS[...]

43 Images shot with the camera are automatically numbered, then stored into the built- in memory or CF card. Y ou can view the stored images one by one just as reading the album. Playback Mode capture mode series/total no. 0005/0012 1. T urn the Function dial to . The last image shows on TFT LCD. 2. Press L T/RT or UP/DN to scroll up or down the im[...]

44 When you view images by pressing the UP/DN button, if an image is attached with the icon on top left corner of the LCD monitor , that indicates it is a video clip. Playback Mode 1. Press the Shutter button. • The video clip starts to play . 2. Press the Shutter button again. The clip will pause, and resume to continue by pressing it again. 3. [...]

45 Playback Mode 1. T urn the Function dial to . 2. Press MENU to access the display menu. 3. Use the UP/DN button to highlight the icon . 4. Press DISP/ENTER to confirm your selection. THUMBNAIL PLA YBACK[...]

46 On Off Playback Mode Setup The Playback Mode Menu allows you to easily access to each setting menu such as display format, delete images, digital zoom and so on. Display format Delete images Digital zoom Screen brightness Information Single Thumbnail Current All Reformat Exit Zoom X 1 Zoom X 2 (Normal) (Brightness) (Dark) PLA YBACK MODE SETUP[...]

47 1. In playback mode, press MENU to access to the menu. • Press it again to exit. 2. Press UP/DN to access to the sub-menu, and select the item desired. • The default setting is Single. • T o switch to other items, press UP/Dn. 3. Press DISP/ENTER to confirm your selection. Playback Mode Menu DISPLA Y FORMA T[...]

48 If you aren't satisfied with any image captured, it allows you to delete it to save stor- age room. Playback Mode Menu 1. T urn the Function dial to . 2. Press L T/RT or UP/DN to highlight the image you want to delete. • It is available in both playback modes (single & thumbnail). 3. Press MENU to access the delete menu. 4.Highlight t[...]

49 5. Press the DISP/ENTER button again. • A confirmation screen will appear . 6. Press the UP/DN to select "YES", and enter it. • The LCD monitor returns to the next image after deleting it. Playback Mode Menu DELETE? YES NO EXIT[...]

50 1. In playback mode, images can be displayed on full screen. 2. Press MENU to access to the menu. 3. Press L T/RT to select . 4. Press UP/DN to select the item desired. • T o switch to other items, press L T/RT . 5. Press DISP/ENTER to confirm your selection. Playback Mode Menu DIGIT AL ZOOM X 2[...]

51 The image is displayed full screen with a selected portion of the image. Y ou can use UP/DN or L T/RT to scroll around the zoomed in image. 6. If is selected, press DISP/ENTER, the portion will zoom into full screen. • Press it again to return. Playback Mode Menu[...]

52 Reset the screen brightness to moderate the too dark or too bright light. Playback Mode Menu 1. Press MENU to access to the menu. 2. Press L T/RT to select . 3. Press UP/DN to select the item desired. 4. Press DISP/ENTER to confirm it, and return to the preview status. Normal Brightness Dark SCREEN BRIGHTNESS[...]

53 1. In playback mode, press the MENU button to access to the menu. 2. Press the Lt/Rt button to highlight the Information icon. 3. Press the Up/Dn button to select the item desired. 4. Press the Display/Enter button to confirm your selection Playback Mode Menu INFORMA TION[...]

54 It allows you to playback images captured on TV . TV Display 1. Connect video cable to video output of your camera. 2. Connect the other end to video input of TV . 3. T urn on TV , and set it to A V mode. 4. T urn the function dial to . • The last image captured shows on TV . • Y ou can process it the same as in play back mode. TV DISPLA Y[...]

55 • Personal computer with 200MHz processor or greater CD-ROM. • 48MB mininum RAM(windows 98,98SE,Me), 64MB mininum RAM(windows 2000,XP). • 200MB hard drive disk space monitor . • CD-ROM drive. • Available USB port. •16-bit or higher color monitor . System Requirements 1. APEX Digital/Video Camera This is an image-downloading drive pro[...]

56 1. T urn function dial to . • Drive T ype menu appears. 2. Make USB connection. 3. Press UP/DN to select drive type "Mass Storage". 4. Open "My Computer", select the removable driver icon. • T ransfer Images window appears and images captured by the unit as well. 5. Double-click the removable driver icon to access to the [...]

57 If there are some indication on the LCD monitor , the unit needs the operation as below: T roubleshooting INDICA TION SOLUTION PLEASE REMOVE THE LENS COVER Move the lens cover slide to open the lens. NO PICTURE T ake pictures and save them, then playback them. CARD NOT PROPERL Y INSERTED Power off the unit, and re-insert the card. If it is the f[...]

58 T roubleshooting The power is not turned on. •Restart the unit. •Replace the batteries. •Connect to DC power The power is turned off during the use. The unit doesn’t response to any operation. •Replace the batteries. •Do not remove the CF card when power on. •Connect the adapter properly when use it. The unit doesn't take pict[...]

59 General Fixed focal length, built-in media type digital camera with the LCD monitor , built-in flash light. Image sensor 1/2 inch-type progressive-scan color CMOS total number of pixels: approx. 1,360,000 pixels number of effective pixels: approx. 1,310,000 pixels Lens Focal length: 9.98mm (50.7mm in the 35mm film equivalent scales) F number: 2.[...]

60 Function Record mode: snapshot, self-timer , sequence, video clip Preview mode: the LCD monitor , TV , the optics viewfinder Playback mode: the LCD monitor , TV The way of playback: single-frame image, thumbnails Delete function: single, all, format Number Shuttle speed: 1/10 --- 1/1000 T ime of self-timer: 10 sec. The length of sequence: 5 imag[...]

61 LCD monitor T ype: 1.6 inch low temperature poly-silicon color TFT module Pixels: approx. 80,000 Digital zoom Record mode: X2 Playback mode: X2 Interface USB (universal serial bus) for windows 98/2000/Me/XP Video/audio output: composite video signal Power source Power: AA-sized alkaline battery X4 (AA-sized Ni-Cd or AA-sized Ni-MH Battery are al[...]