BenQ DC E310 User manual

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DC E310 Digital Camera
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Copyright 2006 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
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Taking Care of Your Camera
• Do not use your camera at temperatures below 0°C or above 40°C.
• Do not use or store your camera in the environments listed below:
– Direct sunlight
– High and dusty places
– Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources
– In a closed car that is directly under the sun
– Unstable locations
• If your camera becomes wet, wipe it with dry cloth as soon as possible.
• Salt or seawater may cause severe camera damage.
• Do not use organic solvents, such as alcohol, etc., to clean your camera.
• If the lens or viewfinder is dirty, use a lens brush or soft cloth to clean the lens. Do not touch the
lens with your fingers.
• To prevent electrical shock, do not attempt to disassemble or repair your camera by yourself.
• Water may cause a fire or electric shock. Therefore, store your camera in a dry place.
• Do not use your camera outdoors when it is raining or snowing.
• Do not use your camera in or near water.
• If a foreign substance or water gets in your camera, please turn the power off immediately and
disconnect the batteries and the transformer. Remove the foreign substance or water, and send it
to the maintenance center.
• Transfer the data to the computer as soon as possible to avoid losing your image data.
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in private households in the Euro-
pean Union.
This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be dis-
posed of as household waste. You must dispose of your waste equipment by hand-
ing it over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. For more information about recycling of this equipment,
please contact your city office, the shop where you purchased the equipment or
your household waste disposal service. The recycling of materials will help to con-
serve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects
human health and environment.
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Table of Contents
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1 Touring Your Camera .................................................................................................1
1.1 Checking the Package Contents .......................................................................................... 1
1.2 Camera Components ...........................................................................................................2
1.2.1 Front View .................................................................................................................. 2
1.2.2 Rear View .................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.3 LCD Monitor Icons ................................................................................................... 3
1.2.3.1 Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode: ....................................................... 3
1.2.3.2 Display icons -- Video Record Mode: ............................................................... 4
1.2.3.3 Display icons -- Still Image Playback Mode: .................................................... 4
1.2.3.4 Display icons -- Video Playback Mode ............................................................. 4
2 Preparing Your camera for Use ..................................................................................5
2.1 Installing Batteries ................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Inserting an SD Memory Card (optional accessory) ......................................................... 6
2.3 To remove a memory card: ................................................................................................. 6
2.4 Attaching the Hand Strap: ...................................................................................................7
2.5 Turning the Power On/Off .................................................................................................. 7
2.6 Choosing the Language ........................................................................................................ 7
2.7 Formatting the Memory Card ............................................................................................. 8
2.8 Setting Image Resolution and Quality ................................................................................ 9
3 Camera Operating Mode ..........................................................................................10
3.1 Capture Mode .................................................................................................................... 10
3.1.1 Normal Mode ........................................................................................................... 10
3.1.2 Macro Mode ............................................................................................................. 10
3.1.3 Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................ 11
3.1.4 Shooting Mode ......................................................................................................... 11
3.1.5 Flash .......................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 VIDEO MODE ................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.1 Recording Video Clips ............................................................................................. 13
3.3 Playback Mode ................................................................................................................... 14
3.3.1 Viewing Images ........................................................................................................ 14
3.3.2 Viewing Video Clips ................................................................................................ 15
3.3.3 Displaying Thumbnail Images ................................................................................ 15
3.3.4 Rotating Images ....................................................................................................... 15
3.3.5 Slideshow Display .................................................................................................... 16
3.3.6 Protecting Images ..................................................................................................... 16
3.3.7 Deleting Images ........................................................................................................ 16
4 MENU Options .........................................................................................................18
4.1 Capture Menu .................................................................................................................... 18
4.1.1 Quality ...................................................................................................................... 18
4.1.2 Size ............................................................................................................................ 18
4.1.3 WB (White Balance) ................................................................................................ 18
4.1.4 Shooting .................................................................................................................... 18
4.2 Video Menu ........................................................................................................................ 19
4.2.1 Size ............................................................................................................................ 19
4.3 Payback Menu .................................................................................................................... 19
4.3.1 Delete ........................................................................................................................ 19
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4.3.2 Delete All .................................................................................................................. 19
4.3.3 Slideshow .................................................................................................................. 19
4.3.4 Protect ....................................................................................................................... 19
4.3.5 Thumbnail ................................................................................................................ 19
4.3.6 Rotation .................................................................................................................... 20
4.4 Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................ 20
4.4.1 Language ................................................................................................................... 20
4.4.2 Frequency .................................................................................................................20
4.4.3 Power Off .................................................................................................................. 20
4.4.4 Beeper ....................................................................................................................... 20
4.4.5 Format ...................................................................................................................... 20
4.4.6 Reset .......................................................................................................................... 20
5 Connecting to a Computer .......................................................................................21
5.1 Installing the Digital Camera Software ............................................................................. 21
5.2 Bundled Software ............................................................................................................... 21
5.3 Transferring Files To/From a Computer .......................................................................... 22
5.3.1 Transferring Photos and Movie Clips ..................................................................... 22
5.4 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA ..................................................................... 23
6 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................25
7 Specifications .............................................................................................................26
8 Service Information ..................................................................................................27
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Touring Your Camera 1
1TOURING YOUR CAMERA
1.1 Checking the Package Contents
The package includes the following items:
If anything is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer. Save the packaging in the event
you need to ship your camera for service.
Note
• Accessories and components may vary by retailer.
• 16MB internal memory lets you capture and store images without the need for an
additional memory card. However, you may wish to expand the memory capacity (up to
1GB capacity) by using an external memory card.
Common Product Components:
1. User manual
2. Digital camera
3. USB cable
4. Camera strap
5. Camera software CD-ROM
6. Camera pouch
7. Batteries
Common (Optional) Accessories:
1. Memory card
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1.2 Camera Components
1.2.1 Front View
1.2.2 Rear View
1. Strap eyelet
2. Lens cover
3. Lens
4. Self-timer LED
5. Flash
6. Power button
7. Shutter button
1. Focus switch
Normal mode
Macro mode
2. Status LED
3. button
Playback button
4. Arrow button (right)
MODE button
5. SET Set button
Flash button
6. Arrow button (down)
MENU button
7. Arrow button (left)
Zoom button
8. LCD monitor
9. USB connector
10. Battery cover
11. Memory card cover
12. Tripod socket
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1.2.3 LCD Monitor Icons
1.2.3.1 Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode:
1. Capture mode
2. Focus Mode
Macro mode
[No icon] Normal mode
3. Shooting mode
[No icon] Single
Selftimer
Cont. 1.3MP
Cont. VGA
4. White balance
A Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Tung sten
Fluorescent
5. Image size
VGA
1.3MP
3MP
4MP
5MP
6. Image quality
Normal
Fine
Super fine
7. Possible number of shots
8. Digital zoom indicator
9. Flash mode
Flash off
Auto flash
10. Battery level
Full battery power
Medium battery power
Virtually no battery power
11. Memory card indicator
[No icon] Internal memory
SD memory card
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5
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1.2.3.2 Display icons -- Video Record Mode:
1.2.3.3 Display icons -- Still Image Playback Mode:
1.2.3.4 Display icons -- Video Playback Mode
1. Video mode
2. Memory card indicator
3. Battery level
4. Possible recording time
5. Image size
6. Focus mode (at preview mode
only)
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1. Capture mode
2. Protection icon
3. File number/ total number of
files
1 2 3
1. Total record time
2. Video mode
3. Protection icon
4. File number/ total number of
files
5. Video playback/ stop indicator
1
2 3 4
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2PREPARING YOUR CAMERA FOR USE
You can use either 2 AAA size batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH) to power the camera.
2.1 Installing Batteries
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the
[OPEN] arrow.
3. Insert the batteries, noting correct polarity
(+ and -).
4. Close the battery cover firmly.
Note
• Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery
performance.
• Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten
the battery life and reduce camera performance. This low temperature will also
influence Alkaline battery performance, therefore Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are
highly recommended.
• If you are using the new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that have not
been used for an extended period of time (batteries that pass the expiry date are
exceptions) might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to
maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the
batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use.
• If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from
the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion.
• Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries.
• Never use manganese batteries.
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2.2 Inserting an SD Memory Card (optional accessory)
The camera comes with 16MB of internal memory,
allowing you to store images and video clips in the
camera. However, you can expand the memory capacity
by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card
so that you can store additional images and video clips.
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Insert an SD memory card:
• The front side of the memory card (printed arrow)
should face towards the rear side of the camera.
• If the card cannot be inserted, check the orienta-
tion.
2.3 To remove a memory card:
Make sure the camera is turned off. Press lightly on the
edge of the memory card and it will eject.
Note
• Be sure to format the memory card with this camera before its initial usage. Refer to
section in this manual titled 2.7 “Formatting the Memory Card” for further details.
Note
• To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD memory card you
can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to “LOCK”.
• To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card.
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2.4 Attaching the Hand Strap:
To prevent accidental dropping of the camera, always
use the strap.
2.5 Turning the Power On/Off
The camera is switched between On/Off as follows:
1. You can use the POWER button to power on/off
the camera.
• Open the lens cover before you start taking
pictures/recording video clips.
• When the power is turned on, the camera will start
in the mode.
2.6 Choosing the Language
Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor of your
camera.
To choose the language setting:
1. Toggle the MODE button to , and press the SET
button.
2. Select [Language] and toggle the SET button to select the
displayed language.
3. Press the MENU button to exit.
Note
• If the camera goes unused for a certain period of time while the camera is powered on,
the camera will switch to an idle mode, and eventually turn itself off to conserve power.
Language
English
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2.7 Formatting the Memory Card
This utility formats the SD memory card / the internal memory and erases all images and data
stored on the memory card.
To format the memory card:
1. Toggle the MODE button to , and press the SET
button.
2. Select [Format] using the / button and press the SET
button.
3. Select with the / button and press the SET
button.
• To cancel formatting, select and press the SET button.
4. Press the MENU button to exit.
Note
• To format the internal memory, do not insert an SD card into the camera. Otherwise,
you will format the SD memory card.
• Formatting the SD memory card also erases the protected images and video clips. Make
sure that all files have been backed up before formatting the card.
Format
SET
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2.8 Setting Image Resolution and Quality
Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and
compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be
stored in memory, or on a memory card. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended
that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these
settings will have on your images.
Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but produce
large files sizes. Therefore, few images will take up a lot of memory space.
High resolution and quality settings are recommended
for printed output and situations requiring the finest
detail. Lower resolution/quality images take up less
memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing
images via e-mail, in a report, or on a web page.
To change image resolution or image quality:
1. Toggle the MODE button to , and press the
SET button.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select [Quality]/[Size] using the / buttons.
4. Toggle the SET button to choose the setting you
desire.
5. Press the MENU button to exit
.
Note
• In video mode, only [Size] setting is available.
Quality
Normal
SET
Size
3MP
SET
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3CAMERA OPERATING MODE
This chapter describes the camera operating modes, and explains how to take pictures, record
movie clips and play back photos, movies.
3.1 Capture Mode
3.1.1 Normal Mode
Your camera is equipped with a 1.5” LCD monitor to compose
images. Before you start taking pictures, be sure that the lens
cover is opened and the focus switch is set to the appropriate
photography mode.
1. Open the lens cover.
2. Set the focus switch to .
3. Toggle the MODE button to , and press the SET
button.
4. Compose your shot on the display screen.
5. Place the subject of your photo at the center and press the shutter button.
3.1.2 Macro Mode
For close-up subjects such as flowers or insects, shoot with the Macro mode.
This feature can be used for close-ups of subjects up to the distances from 0.4
to 0.6m.
1. Open the lens cover.
2. Set the focus switch to .
3. Toggle the MODE button to , and press the SET button.
4. Compose your shot on the display screen and press the
shutter button.
Note
• The LCD display darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction.
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3.1.3 Digital Zoom
Using digital zoom, images appear closer. Digital processing
lets you zoom in the image without deterioration.
1. Toggle the MODE button to , and press the SET
button.
2. Compose your picture while viewing the LCD monitor.
3. Press the button to activate the digital zoom.
• Toggle the button to magnify up to 4x.
4. Press the shutter button to capture a “zoomed” image.
3.1.4 Shooting Mode
The shooting mode enables you to capture images with single shot, self-timer, continuous
1.3MP, and continuous VGA.
1. Toggle the MODE button to , and press the SET
button.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select [Shooting] using the / buttons and press the
button.
4. Toggle the SET button to choose the desired option.
5. Press the MENU button to exit from the menu mode.
6. Compose your image and press the shutter button.
Note
• Digital zoom is not automatically cancelled after an image is captured.
• Digital zoom is only available in single and self-timer shooting modes.
• Digital zoom is not available for images with size larger than 4MP.
Shooting mode Description
Single (No icon) Captures single shot at a time.
Self-timer Captures image about 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.
Cont. 1.3MP Allows continuous shots of 3 images with the maximum image size
of 1.3MP.
Cont. VGA Allows continuous shots of 3 images with maximum image size of
VGA.
2x
1X 2X 3X 4X
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3.1.5 Flash
The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of
flash. When you are in Normal mode (the focus switch is set to ), you can take an image
using a flash mode suitable to your circumstances.
1. Toggle the MODE button to , and press the SET
button.
2. Press the button repeatedly until the desired flash
mode appears.
: Auto flash.
The flash fires automatically according to the ambi-
ent lighting conditions. Select this mode for general
flash photography.
: Flash off.
The flash will not fire. Select this mode when taking images in a place where flash pho-
tography is prohibited, or when the distance to the subject is beyond the effective
range of the flash.
: Red-eye reduction.
Use this mode to reduce the red-eye effect when you want to capture natural-looking
photographs of people and animals in low-light conditions.
3. Compose the image and press the shutter button.
Note
• If you will not be using the flash, turn it off. Turning the flash off will result in faster
camera startup and faster operation because the capacitor will not be charged needlessly.
Turning the flash off when not needed, will also improve battery life.
• The flash mode is automatically set to off for close-up photography.
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3.2 VIDEO MODE
3.2.1 Recording Video Clips
The movie mode allows you to record video clips (without audio) at a resolution of VGA /
QVGA pixels.
1. Open the lens cover.
2. Press the POWER button.
3. Toggle the MODE button to , and press the SET
button.
4. To start recording a video clip, press the shutter button.
5. Pressing the shutter button again stops recording.
Note
• Flash/self-timer cannot be used.
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3.3 Playback Mode
In the Playback mode, you can view, magnify, delete images, play video clips, or run a slide
show. Playback mode also provides a thumbnail image display, allowing you to quickly search
for the image you want.
3.3.1 Viewing Images
When you take a still image or movie, it is immediately stored in internal memory or on an SD
memory card. Still images and movie in internal memory or on an SD memory card can be
displayed on the LCD monitor.
To view still images, follow the steps below:
1. Open the lens cover.
2. Press the POWER button.
3. Press the button. The last image appears on the screen.
4. Use the / buttons to choose the video you want to see.
• Press the button to view the next still image.
• Press the button to view the previous still image.
Note
• Images are played back from the following recording media:
* When no memory card is loaded, it plays back from internal memory.
* When an SD memory card is loaded, it plays back from SD memory card.
• If there are no images stored in memory, the will appear on the LCD monitor.
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3.3.2 Viewing Video Clips
To view a recorded video clip, follow these steps:
1. Open the lens cover.
2. Press the POWER button.
3. Press the button. The last image appears on the screen.
4. Use the / buttons to choose the video you want to see.
5. Press the SET button.
• Playback begins.
• The elapsed playback indicator or the elapsed time is dis-
played on the LCD monitor.
6. Press the SET button to stop the playback.
3.3.3 Displaying Thumbnail Images
This function allows you to view as many as six thumbnail images on the LCD monitor
simultaneously so you may search for a particular image.
To view still images, follow the steps below:
1. Press the button.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select [Thumbnail] using the / buttons and press the
SET button.
4. To view a full-size image, select the image with the /
buttons, and then press the SET button. The selected
image will be displayed in the full LCD frame.
Note
• The zoom function cannot be activated during movie playback.
• To play the video clip back on your computer, you may use either Windows Media
Player or Apple “QuickTime Player”.
Thumbnail
SET
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3.3.4 Rotating Images
You can rotate still images during image playback.
To rotate the selected image:
1. Press the button.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select [Thumbnail] using the / buttons and press the
SET button.
• The image is rotated by 90 degrees and displayed counter-
clockwise.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 to rotate the image to different directions.
3.3.5 Slideshow Display
The slideshow function enables you to playback your images back automatically in sequential
order as a slide show. This is a very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded
images and for presentations.
To view still images:
1. Press the button.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select [Slideshow] using the / buttons and press the
SET button.
• The slideshow starts, displaying your images on the LCD
monitor, one by one, at the set interval.
• To stop the slideshow display, press the SET button. Until
stopped, the slideshow will repeat itself.
Rotation
SET
90
Slideshow
SET
90
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