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Apex bc-2100: user guide
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the BC-2100. We know you and your family will have
many years of enjoyment using it. The BC-2100 combines the performance of a
compact, easy-to-use binocular with digital camera functionality to capture
interesting moments of outdoor events you would otherwise not be able to share with
others. Download to your PC to either print or email depending the resolution you
pre-selected.
IMPORTANT: Download pictures before removing batteries. Do not look directly at the
sun through binoculars as it could cause permanent eye damage.
CONTENTS:
BC-2100 Digital Binocular Camera
USB Cable
Pouch
Neck Strap
4 x AAA Alkaline Batteries
Software CD

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  • Page 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the BC-2100. We know you and your family will have many years of enjoyment using it. The BC-2100 combines the performance of a compact, easy-to-use binocular with digital camera functionality to capture interesting moments of outdoor events you would otherwise not be able to share with others.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Camera Precautions 2. Technical Specifications 3. Computer System Requirement 4. Camera Description 5. Quick Start . Battery Installation . Power On/Off . How to use SD card to expand memory capacity . Use the Eyepieces To Aim Your Camera .

  • Page 3: Camera Precautions

    1.Camera Precautions Notice the following guidelines when you use the camera: To avoid a fire or electric shock, do not put this camera in damp or dusty location. Do not leave the camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in direct sunlight.

  • Page 4: Fcc Notice

    FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential l installation.

  • Page 5: Technical Specifications

    Sensor Resolution: CMOS, 1600x1200 pixels Built-in Memory: 8 MB SDRAM External Memory Slot: SD card type I slot (MAXIMUM 128MB) Image Storage: *** (1600x1200) – appr. 8 images ** (640x480) (Internal 8MB Memory) Status LCD: 3-digit B/W on back for functions White Balance: Auto Exposure:...

  • Page 6: Computer System Requirement

    3.Computer System Requirement Personal computer designed for Win98, 98SE, 2000 or XP Minimum 200 MHz CPU At least a 8x CD-ROM drive to install software Available USB ports Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 640 x 480 24-bit true color (1024 x 768 is recommended) Minimum 48 MB RAM for WIN98;...

  • Page 7: Camera Description

    4.Camera Description Top View ---Fig. (1) 1. Left Barrel 2. Left Objective Lens 3. Camera Lens 4. Right Objective Lens 5. Right Barrel 6. Right Eyepiece 7. Dioptric Knob 8. Shutter Button 9. Mode Button 10. Select Button 11. Power Button 12.
  • Page 8 4.Camera Description Front View ---Fig. (2) 8. Shutter Button 9. Mode Button 10. Set Button 11. Power Button 16. USB Port 17. Battery Compartment Side View ---Fig. (3) 18. Camera Lens 19. Eyepieces 20. Tripod Mount...
  • Page 9 4.Camera Description Status LCD Icons ---Fig. (4) 21. Digital Picture Frame 22. Self-timer 23. Delete All/ Last One image 24. SD Card 25. Memory Status 26. Mass Storage Mode 27. Image Resolution 28. Battery Status...

  • Page 10: Quick Start 9~13

    5. Quick Start for Digital Battery Installation Camera Use Open the Battery Compartment and insert four AAA batteries, paying attention to insert them in the correct direction.(Polarity) See Fig. (5) Close the Compartment. Press Power (see pg.10) A battery life icon is located on the top left corner of the status LCD.

  • Page 11: Power On/Off

    5. Quick Start for Digital Camera Use Power On Press the Power Button (Fig.6 Located below and to the left of LCD) to turn on the camera. The camera will beep twice to indicate it is ready. The present mode of 2 mega pixels resolution is indicated by a 3-star symbol on the LCD Display.

  • Page 12: How To Use Sd Card To Expand Memory Capacity 11~12

    SD card. 64MB 128MB Note: You may purchase online at Apex Accessory store www.apexdigitalinc.com can support up to 256MB. the camera lens. and push it all the way in. See Fig (7).
  • Page 13 Camera Use SD card Download and Delete 5. When the SD card’s memory is full, it is 6. If you want to delete the images in the card, Remove SD card 7. Turn the camera off. 8. Pull the card out. See Fig (9). Note: Without SD card, all the images by default will be stored to the built-in memory of the camera.

  • Page 14: Use The Eyepieces To Aim Your Camera

    5. Quick Start for Digital Camera Use Use The Eyepieces To Aim Your Camera The digital camera works best when taking pictures of objects outdoors at a minimum of 60’ away from you or more. NOTE: Since the camera is point and shoot and independent from the binoculars, you do not need to focus the binoculars to get great in-focus pictures.

  • Page 15: Camera Mode Selection 14~16

    6. Camera Mode: Resolution Selection This camera offers the following functions that can be selected by pressing the Mode Button (9) after it is turned on: 1. Resolution Selection Default High (***) resolution The resolution default setting stays on the triple stars status to obtain the highest resolution (1600x1200) images, as shown in Fig (12).

  • Page 16: Self-Timer Mode

    6. Camera Mode: Self Timer Selection 2. Self-Timer Mode When the camera is turned on, press the Mode Button two times (until you see the timer icon), then press the Set Button for confirmation. Once in this mode, press the Shutter Button to activate the self-timer.

  • Page 17: Erase All Pictures

    6. Camera Mode: Delete Selection 3. Delete All Picture When the camera is turned on, press the Mode Button three times you will see “ALL” with a trashcan icon. Then, to delete all pictures, press and hold the Set Button (10) for 2 seconds.

  • Page 18: Viewfinding And Taking Better Picture Tips

    7. Binocular & Camera Tips How to use the binoculars 1. Hold the camera in a comfortable viewing position, and adjust the left and right barrels apart or together until one single circular field is seen with both of your eyes at the same time. 2.

  • Page 19: Viewfinding

    Viewfinding The function of the binocular is as an aid for viewfinding. The area seen through the binocular is a circular area, approximately 10 times magnification of original image. The lens produces up to a 16X enlarged image with 4x3 standard shape. Fig.

  • Page 20: Connecting To Computer

    8.Connecting to Computer Connect your camera to a computer. The camera will use the USB power instead of batteries when connected to PC. Make sure you connect the camera directly to the USB port on your computer using the provided USB cable. USB Mass Storage Mode To upload still pictures from the camera, connect it to the computer.

  • Page 21: Install Driver

    You may install the drivers as part of the application software installation (see next section), or directly by running the appropriate installer from the CD that is provided with your bino-cam. The driver is provided for Windows 98SE. 10.Installing Application Software 1.

  • Page 22: Download Still Images

    Download Still Images Using Presto! Mr. Photo to download your photos Fig. (20) Fig. (21) Fig. (22) Plug the USB cable to the camera and your computer properly. Open Mr. Photo Click the Get Photos f rom Mass Storage Device icon. Refer Fig.

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