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  • Page 2: About This Manual

    About this manual This manual is designed to assist you in using the SiPix SP-1300 digital camera. 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.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: ♦ This device may not cause harmful interference. ♦ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started ………………………………………………………………………………1 Identifying Components……………………………………………………………………. 3 Identifying Components: Mode Selector & LCD.…………………………………………4 Inserting & Removing Batteries…………………………………………………………….6 Inserting & Removing CompactFlash card………………………………………………..7 Using the LCD Monitor………………………………………………………………………8 Setup Mode Screens………………………………………………………………………...9 Camera Setup & Basic Operation…………………………………………………………13 Capture Mode Screens……………………………………………………………………..16 Playback Mode Screens……………………………………………………………………19 Photo Control………………………………………………………………………………..22 Print Mode Setup &...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Congratulations on your purchase of the SP-1300 Shoot & Share digital camera! Your SP-1300 camera has been ergonomically designed to allow you to quickly and easily take high-quality digital pictures without the trouble of buying and developing film. With a 1.3 Mega Pixel CCD image sensor you are assured of clear, high-resolution pictures that can be printed, displayed on your web site, or sent to others through e-mail.
  • Page 6 • Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000 • 32MB RAM • 90MB of hard drive space • USB port • CD-ROM drive • SVGA monitor (800 x 600) If using an optional portable color printer: • SiPix PocketColor 100 • SiPix PocketColor 200...

  • Page 7: Identifying Components

    Please refer to the following illustrations to identify SP-1300 components: Front View Mode Switch LCD status Self-timer display button Shutter release Flash button button Resolution Flash button Photo sensor Viewfinder Self-timer indicator Lens Connector cover - USB cable - AC adapter ON/OFF switch (lens cover) Back View...

  • Page 8: Identifying Components: Mode Selector & Lcd

    CAPTURE Use the mode to review pictures you have taken. PLAYBACK Use the mode to print directly to the SiPix PocketColor 100 or PRINT PocketColor 200 printer. Use the mode to modify the camera configuration and options. SETUP...
  • Page 9 Red Eye: Pre-flash to reduce red-eye effect Note: The standby LED blinks until the flash is charged. Indicates when the self-timer function is enabled. Indicates the camera is in mode and printing photo(s) through a SiPix PRINT PocketColor 100 or PocketColor 200 printer.

  • Page 10: Inserting & Removing Batteries

    & & Set the Power Switch to To open the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the camera, slide the entire cover in the direction indicated by the arrow on the cover; the cover “springs” open. Note the battery polarity on the inside cover. Insert the batteries in the battery compartment accordingly.

  • Page 11: Inserting & Removing Compactflash Card

      & & Please read the following carefully to install and to remove the CompactFlash card: Set the Power On/Off switch to Open the CompactFlash card cover. Installing: Insert the CompactFlash card with the label and the arrow facing the front of the camera. Push firmly until the card is flush with the housing.

  • Page 12: Using The Lcd Monitor

    The 1.8-inch color LCD monitor can function as a viewscreen to preview the image before taking a picture. The monitor also allows you to review pictures you have already taken and configure settings in the camera. The LCD monitor will not operate when the Power On/Off switch is in the OFF position.

  • Page 13: Setup Mode Screens

    To access the Setup mode screens, set the Mode Switch to . The setup menu screen appears. SETUP Use the Navigator up/down arrows to scroll through the menus. Use the MENU/OK button to make selections. Setup Main Menu The Main Menu is a list of sub-menus shown on the right: They include options for Language, Format Card, Auto Off, Date/Time, Beep, Timer Set, and Defaults.
  • Page 14 Format Card The Format Card option will delete everything saved on the CompactFlash card, including locked/protected images. Select Format Card from the Main Menu. The screen will prompt you to “Format Card”, select YES and press OK to format (erase all data) the CompactFlash card.
  • Page 15 Date/Time This item lets you adjust the time and date that will display on your pictures In the Main Menu, scroll to Date/Time and press OK. Use the up/down arrows to change the value, and then use the left/right arrows to move to the next item.
  • Page 16 Defaults This item lets you reset the camera settings to the factory defaults. (See factory defaults below) In the Main Menu scroll to Defaults and press OK. The screen will prompt you to “Restore Defaults?” Use the Navigator left/right buttons to select your choice.

  • Page 17: Camera Setup & Basic Operation

    Turning the camera on and off To turn the camera use the Power On/Off switch on the front of the camera. This is also the lens cover. However, if you set the camera to Auto Off, the camera will turn off at the time interval that you set.
  • Page 18 Icon Meaning Indicates the picture quality setting: • Three Stars: 1280 x 960 super-fine resolution, 10 pictures maximum. (8MB CompactFlash card) • Two Stars: 1280 x 960 fine resolution, 24 pictures maximum. (8MB CompactFlash card) • One Star: 640 x 480 standard resolution, 110 pictures maximum. (8MB CompactFlash card) Setting the flash Set the Mode Selector to...
  • Page 19 Press the self-timer button to enable self-timer mode. The self-timer icon appears in the LCD status display. Ensure the standby LED has stopped flashing and align the picture through the viewfinder. Press the shutter release button. You have X seconds (where X is the amount of time you set in Timer Set under Setup) to move to your location for the picture.

  • Page 20: Capture Mode Screens

    To access the Capture mode screens, set the Mode Selector to CAPTURE Press the MENU/OK button. The Capture Mode menu screen appears. Use the Navigator up/down buttons to scroll the menus. Use the MENU/OK button to make selections. Capture Main Menu The Main Menu includes a sub-menu for configuring options in your camera: •...
  • Page 21 White Balance This item lets you set the White Balance for your pictures. Select White Balance and press OK, and then use the Navigator left/right buttons to select the desired setting and press OK. Use auto if you’re not sure which one to choose. Select the Cloud or Sun icons for outdoor pictures, select the Tungsten icon for images taken under the incandescent lighting in most homes, and select...

  • Page 22: Exposure Adjustment

    Exposure Adjustment The Exposure Control button on the back of the camera allows you to set the exposure value before taking a picture. The exposure value ranges from –2 to +2 in 1/3 EV steps. Press the Exposure Control button on the back of the camera (refer to Identifying Components on page 3).

  • Page 23: Playback Mode Screens

    To access the Playback mode screens, set the Mode Switch to PLAYBACK The LCD will display the last image you took with the camera. Press the MENU button to display a list of selections. Playback Menu Choices displayed in the Playback Mode Menu: •...
  • Page 24 Thumbnail This item allows you to view a maximum of 9 images simultaneously. From the Playback menu, select Thumbnail and press OK. The LCD will display 9 images (or the number of pictures you took, whichever is less.) To return to the Playback Menu, press OK again. When you want to view one of the thumbnails at the normal screen size, use the Navigator buttons to scan to the appropriate picture, which will...
  • Page 25 Information This feature allows you to see the attributes of the image being viewed, such as exposure value, data/time the photo was taken, shutter speed, aperture, size, etc. From the Playback Menu, scroll to Information and press OK. The LCD screen will show information about that current photo displaying on the LCD monitor Use the Navigator left/right buttons to see the...

  • Page 26: Photo Control

    In Playback mode press MENU, the Playback Menu will appear, select Photo Control and press OK. The Photo Control Menu includes these selections: • Lock files • Erase files • DPOF Marking • Thumbnail • Exit Lock This selection allows you to protect images by locking them.
  • Page 27 Erase This selection allows you to erase pictures stored on your CompactFlash card. Select Erase from the Photo Control Menu and press Use the Navigator up/down buttons to select Delete This icon to delete the current image showing on the display, and press OK.
  • Page 28 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) The DPOF selection allows you to format the settings of images you want to print. Note: DPOF does not apply if you are using a SiPix PocketColor 100 or PocketColor 200 printer, which has a direct print function.
  • Page 29 Thumbnail Thumbnail allows you to view up to nine images at a time. Select Thumbnail from the Photo Control Menu, and press OK. The LCD will display up to 9 images in thumbnail, or the number of photos you’ve taken (whichever is less).

  • Page 30: Print Mode Setup & Operation

    & The special Direct Print function on the SP-1300 Shoot & Share allows you to print images directly to the SiPix PocketColor 100 or the PocketColor 200 printer, without the use of a computer. Note: you must have a SiPix PocketColor 100 printer or a PocketColor 200 printer available to use this function.
  • Page 31 “Completed” Press OK to exit the Print mode. Using the Print Menu Note: You must first setup the SiPix PocketColor 100 or the PocketColor 200 printer. Printing to the SiPix PocketColor 100 Set your SP-1300 digital camera to mode, and click the MENU button. The Print Menu PRINT will display in the LCD monitor.
  • Page 32 Note: If no images are selected, the screen will prompt “No Images Selected. Select?” If you chose YES, the camera will enter the Edit mode. (Please refer to Edit on page 29) If you already selected the images to print, the screen will prompt you to “Accept Layout?”...
  • Page 33 Edit Use Edit when you haven’t selected any images to print. Use the left/right Navigator buttons to select an image and the up/down buttons to select the number of copies you want to print, and press OK. The screen will prompt you with “Show Date?” Make your selection and press OK.
  • Page 34 Print All Select a layout first (e.g. single) and then selects the Print All icon from the Print Menu, and click OK. The LCD will prompt “Print Now?” Use Navigator left/right buttons to select YES/NO and press OK. If YES, the LCD will display “Connection to PocketColor 100 Completed”...
  • Page 35 Exit the print window or turn off the camera if needed. Check the source of error and start again. Printing to the SiPix PocketColor 200 Set your SP-1300 digital camera to mode, and click the MENU button. The Print Menu PRINT will display in the LCD monitor.
  • Page 36 If you chose YES, the screen will prompt you with “Show Date?” Make your selection and press OK. Next, the screen prompts you with “Print Now?” Make your selection and press OK. The LCD will display “Connection to PocketColor 200 Completed” Press OK to continue to print. Please allow 10 seconds for the file to transfer from the camera to the PocketColor 200 printer.
  • Page 37 Edit If you have not selected any images to print, choose Edit from the Print Menu. Use the Navigator up/down buttons to select one of the print formats: • Single • Index 2 x 2 (four pictures on one print) •...
  • Page 38 Please allow 10 seconds for the file to transfer from the camera to the PocketColor 200 printer. While the printer is printing, the LCD screen will display “Printing” and a progress bar. When the print job is done, the LCD will display “Completed”...
  • Page 39 The LCD will display “Connection to PocketColor 200 Completed”. Press OK to continue to print. Please allow 10 seconds for the file to transfer from the camera to the PocketColor 200 printer. While the printer is printing, the LCD screen will display “Printing”...
  • Page 40 Error Messages If you encounter a hardware problem, one of the following messages will display on the LCD monitor to warn you about the possible cause. Click OK to exit the error message window. Exit the print window or turn off the camera if needed.

  • Page 41: Connecting To Ac Adapter

    Connecting to an AC power source It is recommended you use an AC adapter whenever you can to save battery life. The AC adapter should be 6-7V, 2A center positive. Please make sure you have the correct polarity before plugging anything into the SP-1300 digital camera. Set the camera Power On/Off switch to Open the connector cover.

  • Page 42: Installing Software

    Software Overview & Features The SiPix SP-1300 Shoot & Share includes a SiPix custom USB mass storage driver that provides fast and easy download, MGI PhotoSuite III SE photo editing software, and Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing the owner’s manual in PDF.
  • Page 43 Note: Your computer can detect whether or not you already have the programs installed. If your computer has the application(s), that item will be checked and grayed out. Installing SP-1300 Driver 1. From the Installer Menu, click on Install SP-1300 Driver 2.

  • Page 44: Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader

    5. When setup is complete, select whether or not you want to Restart your computer now, and click Finish. Note: You should restart the computer before using your camera. Restarting your computer will close all applications running at the time. Make sure you save your work before closing the applications.
  • Page 45 3. Click OK to complete the installation. Installing MGI PhotoSuite III SE 1. Insert the MGI PhotoSuite III SE CD into the CD-ROM drive. Choose your preferred language and click OK. 2. Click Next on the Welcome screen: 3. Click Yes to accept the software license agreement.
  • Page 46 4. Select the setup type you prefer and then click Next. 5. Click Next to copy the files into the system, and the program will install on your computer. Enter your personal information to register now, or register later. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation.

  • Page 47: Connecting To Your Pc

    You can view and download images directly from the SP-1300 digital camera to your computer with the supplied USB cable. For PCs with Windows 98, 98SE, you should always install the SiPix SP-1300 driver before connecting to your PC. For Windows 2000/ME ONLY Note: It is not necessary to install the SP-1300 driver.
  • Page 48 For Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME Note: Install the SiPix SP-1300 driver software on your PC first. (See Software Installation on page 36) 1. Turn the power to on your SP-1300 digital camera. 2. Connect the USB cable to the camera and the back of your computer 3.

  • Page 49: Downloading Pictures To Your Pc

    Downloading pictures to your PC using the SP-1300 driver. 1. Open Windows Explorer and double-click the Camera Explorer icon (see instruction above). 2. The image files will display as under this drive. 3. Select the image(s) you want to download to your PC. 4.
  • Page 50 1. Click Start Programs MGI PhotoSuite III SE. Then click the MGI PhotoSuite III SE icon to open the program: 2. Click File and select Open across the top of the window. 3. Browse the Camera Explorer drive, and select the image you want to open. 4.

  • Page 51: Connecting To Pocketcolor 100 Or 200 Printer

    The SiPix SP-1300 Shoot & Share digital camera is specially designed to print directly with the SiPix PocketColor 100 or the PocketColor 200 printer. If you have already purchased a SiPix PocketColor 100 or a SiPix PocketColor 200 printer, please follow the instructions below to print images.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting & Specifications

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution The camera has no The camera is off. Make sure that the Power On/Off switch is not set to OFF. power. The batteries are Replace the batteries with new or freshly charged ones. discharged. Refer to page 6. The batteries are Check the battery orientation.

  • Page 53: Specifications

    Specifications • Sharp 1/3.2-inch CCD CCD Image • 1.3 Mega Pixels (1280 x 960) Sensor • 1.8-inch TFT color LCD Color LCD • 280 x 220 resolution • 30 fps refresh rate External storage CompactFlash card (type I) 8MB CompactFlash card included media Picture modes Image...
  • Page 54 • Flash mode • Self-timer activation • Printer Strobe light • Range: 0.9m ~ 2.5m • Four modes: Auto-flash Fill-in flash (forced activation) Red-eye reduction Flash off (no flash) • Color temperature: 7000°K • Flash charge time: initial charging < 10 sec. •...

  • Page 55: Warranty

    These are the sole remedies and SiPix’s sole liabilities for performance or failure to perform of the product. SiPix reserves the right to change its warranty policy at any time for all products distributed after the date of such change in warranty.

  • Page 56: Warranty Service

    If your SiPix product needs to be returned for repair, you must contact SiPix technical support prior to shipment for an RMA number before sending in the product. The RMA number is a Return Merchandise Authorization number. SiPix will refuse all shipments without a proper RMA number.

  • Page 57: Technical Support

    Technical Support within one-year (in warranty) call toll free: 866-888-1678 • Technical Support after one-year (out of warranty) call: 408-719-5076 SiPix Technical Support is available from 8 AM to 6 PM PST, Monday through Friday, and from 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday, excluding holidays.

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