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Apex Digital DSC-1300 User Manual

Apex dsc-1300: user guide
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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.
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  • Page 1: Introduction

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

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    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.
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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 Selecting Capture Mode...34...

  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide HOOKUP Connect to a printer or PC using USB cable Use DC adapter to power the unit Connect to a TV...
  • Page 7 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 •...
  • Page 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.
  • Page 9 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 button and enter it.
  • Page 10 Quick Start Guide 5. Press the DISP/ENTER button again. • A confirmation screen will appear. DELETE? 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.

  • Page 11: Identification Of Controls

    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...
  • Page 12 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...
  • Page 13 Identification of Controls CAMERA BODY Indications of Function Dial & Status Display 1. TV OUTPUT 2. DC IN 6V 1. Power off 2. Record 3. Playback 4. Software/Download 5. TV output (Next dial is invalid) 1. Record mode 2. Power remains 3.

  • Page 14: Image Quality

    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 Super Quality High Quality...

  • Page 15: Flash

    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. AUTOFLASH NO FLASH FORCED-FLASH...
  • Page 16 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. •...

  • Page 17: Indicator Light

    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 •...

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    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.
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 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.
  • Page 21 Getting Started REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH CARD 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.
  • Page 22 Getting Started TRIPOD MOUNTING 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 .

  • Page 23: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures BASIC RECORDING OPERATION (SNAPSHOT) 1. Turn the function dial to • The default capture mode is 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.
  • Page 24 Taking Pictures BASIC RECORDING OPERATION (SNAPSHOT) 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.

  • Page 25: Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures SELF-TIMER The self-timer will delay for capturing approximately 10 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. 1. Turn 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.
  • Page 26 Taking 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. •...

  • Page 27: Sequence Image Capture

    Taking Pictures SEQUENCE IMAGE CAPTURE This digital camera will continuously take 5 pictures while the shutter-release button is pressed once. There is no flash. 1. Turn the function dial to • Capture mode is set. 2. Move the lens cover slide to open the lens. •...
  • Page 28 Taking Pictures SEQUENCE IMAGE CAPTURE 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.

  • Page 29: Video Clip Capture

    Taking Pictures VIDEO CLIP CAPTURE 1. Turn 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.
  • Page 30 Taking 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.

  • Page 31: Digital Zoom

    Taking Pictures DIGITAL ZOOM 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 monitor.

  • Page 32: Record Mode Menu

    Record Mode Menu RECORD MENU SETUP The Record Mode Menu allows you to change the default settings for image captur- ing such as digital zoom, white balance and so on. (Capture Mode) (Digital Zoom) (Flash Lamp) (Advanced) (Screen Brightness) QUICK REVIEW EXPOSURE WHITE BALANCE IMAGE QUALITY...

  • Page 33: How To Display Record Menu

    Record Mode Menu HOW TO DISPLAY RECORD MENU 1. Turn 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.

  • Page 34: Selecting Capture Mode

    Record Mode Menu SELECTING CAPTURE MODE 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.

  • Page 35: Digital Zoom X 2

    Record Mode Menu DIGITAL ZOOM X 2 Zoomx2 selected makes the subject closer. 1.In Record Mode, press the MENU button. • The menu will appear. 2. Press the LT/RT button to select 3. Press the UP/DN button to display the sub- menu and select the item.

  • Page 36: Flash Mode

    Record Mode Menu FLASH MODE You 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 LT/RT button to select 3.

  • Page 37: Advanced Options

    Record Mode Menu ADVANCED OPTIONS This setup is recommended for photographers who have some professional knowl- edge. 1. In Record Mode, press the MENU button. • The menu will appear. 2. Press the LT/RT button to select 3. Press the UP/DN button for access to the sub- menu and also use it to make a selection.
  • Page 38 Record Mode Menu 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.
  • Page 39 Record Mode Menu 4. Press DISP/ENTER to confirm, and return to the upper menu. WHITE BALANCE 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.
  • Page 40 Record Mode Menu IMAGE QUALITY 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. IMAGE QUALITY SUPER HIGH HIGH NORMAL Exit 4. Press DISP/ENTER to confirm it, and return to the upper menu.
  • Page 41 Record Mode Menu TV OUTPUT 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. TV OUTPUT NTSC EXIT...

  • Page 42: Adjusting Screen Brightness

    Record Mode Menu ADJUSTING SCREEN BRIGHTNESS Reset the screen brightness before recording to moderate the too dark or too bright light. 1. Press MENU to access the menu. 2. Press LT/RT to select 3. Press UP/DN to select the item desired. 4.

  • Page 43: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK Images shot with the camera are automatically numbered, then stored into the built- in memory or CF card. You can view the stored images one by one just as reading the album. capture mode series/total no. 0005/0012 1.

  • Page 44: Playback A Video Clip

    Playback Mode PLAYBACK A VIDEO CLIP 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. 1. Press the Shutter button. •...

  • Page 45: Thumbnail Playback

    Playback Mode THUMBNAIL PLAYBACK 1. Turn 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.

  • Page 46: Playback Mode Setup

    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. PLAYBACK MODE SETUP Display format Delete images Digital zoom Screen brightness Information (Normal) (Brightness) (Dark) Single...

  • Page 47: Playback Mode Menu

    Playback Mode Menu DISPLAY FORMAT 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. •...

  • Page 48: Delete Images

    Playback Mode Menu If you aren't satisfied with any image captured, it allows you to delete it to save stor- age room. DELETE IMAGES 1. Turn the Function dial to 2. Press LT/RT or UP/DN to highlight the image you want to delete. •...
  • Page 49 Playback Mode Menu 5. Press the DISP/ENTER button again. • A confirmation screen will appear. DELETE? EXIT 6. Press the UP/DN to select "YES", and enter • The LCD monitor returns to the next image after deleting it.

  • Page 50: Digital Zoom X 2

    Playback Mode Menu DIGITAL ZOOM X 2 1. In playback mode, images can be displayed on full screen. 2. Press MENU to access to the menu. 3. Press LT/RT to select 4. Press UP/DN to select the item desired. • To switch to other items, press LT/RT. 5.
  • Page 51 Playback Mode Menu The image is displayed full screen with a selected portion of the image. You can use UP/DN or LT/RT to scroll around the zoomed in image. 6. If is selected, press DISP/ENTER, the portion will zoom into full screen. •...

  • Page 52: Screen Brightness

    Playback Mode Menu SCREEN BRIGHTNESS Reset the screen brightness to moderate the too dark or too bright light. 1. Press MENU to access to the menu. 2. Press LT/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.

  • Page 53: Information

    Playback Mode Menu INFORMATION 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...

  • Page 54: Tv Display

    TV Display TV DISPLAY It allows you to playback images captured on TV. 1. Connect video cable to video output of your camera. 2. Connect the other end to video input of TV. 3. Turn on TV, and set it to AV mode. 4.

  • Page 55: System Requirements

    Microsoft windows, Adobe photoshop series as well as other image processing software. 2. APEX DSC USB Mass Storage Class Adapter Connect this camera to PC by USB cable. With this drive program and the external CF card, images can be transmitted to PC.

  • Page 56: Image Downloading

    Image Downloading Before downloading, make sure "photo studio 1.3" ,"APEX Digital/Video Camera" and "APEX DSC USB Mass Storage Class Adapter" have been installed. "MASS STORAGE" FORMAT 1. Turn function dial to • Drive Type menu appears. 2. Make USB connection.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting INDICATION If there are some indication on the LCD monitor, the unit needs the operation as below: INDICATION MEMORY FULL PLEASE REMOVE THE LENS COVER NO PICTURE CARD NOT PROPERLY INSERTED SOLUTION Replace the Compact Flash card. Move the lens cover slide to open the lens. Take pictures and save them, then playback them.
  • Page 58 Troubleshooting SYMPTOMS The power is not turned on. The power is turned off during the use. The unit doesn’t response to any operation. The unit doesn't take pictures after the shuttle button is pressed. Flash light does not work. Camera is unable to work by any button or switch.

  • Page 59: Appendix

    Appendix SPECIFICATION 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: 2.8 The depth of field: 0.4m to infinity...
  • Page 60 Appendix 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 Time of self-timer: 10 sec.
  • Page 61 Appendix LCD monitor Type: 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 also available) External power (optional): 6V-1.5A DC adapter DC terminal (provided on the camera body): 3.5-4.0mm...

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