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BenQ DC E510 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DC E510 Digital Camera User’s Manual Welcome...

  • Page 2: Taking Care Of Your Camera

    Copyright Copyright 2005 by BENQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chem- ical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BenQ DC 5330 Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Touring your DC E510 1.1 Checking the Package DC E510 Contents 1.2 DC E510 Components 1.2.1 Front View 1.2.2 Rear View 1.2.3 Indicator LED Status 2. Preparing Your DC E510 for Use 2.1 Installing the Battery...
  • Page 4 BenQ DC 5330 Table of Contents Table of Contents 3.4.6 Playing Back Video Clips ... 21 3.5 Setup Mode 3.6 Connecting to a TV 4. PC DEPENDENT FEATURES 4.1 Installing the Digital Camera Software 4.2 Transferring Files To/From a Computer 4.2.1 Transferring Photos and Video Clips...

  • Page 5: Touring Your Dc E510

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual OURING YOUR 1.1 Checking the Package DC E510 Contents The package includes the following items: If any of the items are missing or appear to be damaged, contact your dealer. Save the packaging in the event you need to ship your camera for service.

  • Page 6: Rear View

    10. Display button 11. Tripod socket The LCD on the digital camera is manufactured with sophisticated technol- ogy, however, the display may have some light spots or show unusual col- ors. This is normal and does not indicate display malfunction, nor will this affect the pictures you take with the camera.

  • Page 7: Preparing Your Dc E510 For Use

    When using the digital still camera in cold environments, keep the digital still camera and its battery warm by holding it inside your jacket or other warm pro- tective environment. DC E510 Notes Preparing Your DC E510 for Use Battery lock lever...

  • Page 8: Using An Ac Power Adapter

    Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject. • Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital still camera before using it. Preparing Your DC E510 for Use Note Note...

  • Page 9: Using The Dc E510

    DISP DISP Stylus Description Tapping the Menu button turns DC E510’s on-screen menu system off and on in any camera mode. Tapping the Photo Frame button adds a decorative frame around a picture before or after taking a snapshot. In capture mode, press to toggle the display between normal information, histogram, and empty views.

  • Page 10: Capture Mode

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.2 Capture Mode 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. 2. Press the Capture mode button [ mode is enabled. 3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor. 4. Press the shutter button down halfway (1), then press it down fully (2).

  • Page 11: Capture Mode Lcd Monitor Information

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.2.1 Capture Mode LCD Monitor Information Shooting Mode ] Auto ] Manual ] Portrait ] Landscape ] Sport ] Backlight ] Night Scene ] Night Scene Portrait Flash Mode ] Auto Flash ] Red Eye Reduction...

  • Page 12: Using The Navigation And Mode Buttons

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.2.2 Using the Navigation and Mode Buttons Use the Mode buttons to switch between Video/Snapshot capture mode and Playback mode. Camera settings can be changed with the navigation button. 1. Playback: Press this button to enter playback mode, and view or manage snapshots and videos.
  • Page 13 BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode: Icon Flash Mode Description AUTO FLASH The flash fires automatically according to the photographic conditions. RED EYE Use this mode to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when you want to cap- REDUCTION ture natural-looking images of people and animals in low-light conditions.
  • Page 14 BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.2.2.3 Using Self-Timer and Continuous Capture Mode The self-timer can be set in capture [ you may wish to join into the scene when taking group shots. Continuous capture enables you to take two shots in quick succession. You can also use continuos capture mode with self-timer mode.

  • Page 15: Capture Mode Menus Settings

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.2.2.4.1 Using the Digital Zoom Using a combination of 3 times optical zoom and 4 times digital zoom permits zoom photography up to 12 times to suit the subject and the distance. Digital zoom is a compelling feature, however, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixilated (grainer) the image will appear.
  • Page 16 BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Icon Item (default) SHOOTING MODE RESOLUTION IMAGE QUALITY CONTINU- OUS SHOTS INTERVAL SHOOT EFFECT Using the DC E510 Functional Description Sets the mode in which images will be captured. ] AUTO ] MANUAL ] PORTRAIT...
  • Page 17 The human eye adapts to changes in light so that white objects still appear BALANCE white even when the light changes. With a digital camera, however, the color of the subject is influenced by the color of the light surrounding it.

  • Page 18: Video Mode

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.2.3.1 Continuous Capture In continuous capture mode, you can capture a rapid sequence of images with one press of the shutter button. This function is very useful for photographing objects in motion where it is difficult to determine the precise moment of capture. Afterwards, you may review the sequence of images to select the best one.

  • Page 19: Video Mode Lcd Monitor Information

    The human eye adapts to changes in light so that white objects still appear BALANCE white even when the light changes. With a digital camera, however, the color of the subject is influenced by the color of the light surrounding it.

  • Page 20: Playback Mode

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Icon Item (default) METERING TIMER RECORDING 3.4 Playback Mode In the playback mode, you can view, magnify, delete images, play video clips, or run a slide show. This mode also provides a thumbnail image display, allowing you to quickly search for the desired image.

  • Page 21: Viewing Images

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.4.2 Viewing Images 3.4.2.1 Magnifying Images While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view the details. Images that are being displayed can be enlarged in 4 times enlargement.

  • Page 22: Deleting Photo And Video Files

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.4.2.2 Thumbnail Display (Index Playback) This function allows you to view six thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image. 1. Rotate the zoom dial until thumbnail view appears.

  • Page 23: Playback Mode Menu Settings

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.4.4 Playback Mode Menu Settings 1. Press Playback mode 2. Press the button to access the Playback mode menu. • The displayed icon shows the current setting. • Tap the desired item with your finger or the stylus, or use the navigation buttons to select the desired item, then press the OK button.

  • Page 24: Playback Mode Lcd Monitor Information (Video)

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.4.5 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information (Video) 1. Playback mode 2. Frame number 3. Date video was taken. 4. Video length 5. Video mode 6. Battery power indicator 3.4.6 Playing Back Video Clips Tap the play button to start playing back a video clip.

  • Page 25: Setup Mode

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.5 Setup Mode This feature allows you to set up the default settings for using your camera in addition to image-related settings. Select your personal preferences for the camera with this mode. You can access setup mode in Capture, Video, or Playback mode.
  • Page 26 BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Icon Item (default) DIGITAL ZOOM VIDEO OUT LANGUAGE RESET Reset TOUCH PANEL CALIB. Using the DC E510 Functional Description Enables or disables digital zoom. ] ON ] OFF Enables the video out standard. ] NTSC ] PAL Sets the OSD language.

  • Page 27: Connecting To A Tv

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.6 Connecting to a TV You can connect the DC E510 to a television and view photos and movie clips on a large screen. Use an AV cable (optional) to connect the DC E510 to your television as illustrated below.

  • Page 28: Pc Dependent Features

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual PC DEPENDENT FEATURES Connecting the DC E510 to your computer enables you to perform the following functions: • Upload photos and movie clips to your computer for storage and organization • Update built-in photo-frames Before using this feature on a computer running Microsoft Windows, you must first install the software that is included on the software installation CD-ROM that came with the DC E510.

  • Page 29: Transferring Files To/From A Computer

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Transferring Files To/From a Computer This section explains how to transfer images, movies between your camera and a PC using Windows XP/ME/2000. 4.2.1 Transferring Photos and Video Clips This section shows you how to use the Windows Explorer utility to manipulate files between your camera and a PC.

  • Page 30: Using The Qlink Software

    • SD memory cards in the following sizes are supported: 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB. The DC E510 is compatible with SD memory cards manufactured by Panasonic, Toshiba, and Sandisk. Please contact your local dealer for purchasing information.

  • Page 31: Pictbridge Mode

    BenQ Web site at the following address: www.BenQ.com 4.3 PictBridge Mode PictBridge enables you to connect the DC E510 directly to a PictBridge enabled printer to print your images. 1. Turn on the camera.
  • Page 32 BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual A screen appears prompting you to print one picture, print all pictures, or print an index of the pictures on the camper. • Some printers do not support the Print Index feature. If the printer does not support Print Index, the option is not available for selection Clicking Print One displays the following print page.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual ROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Symptom Cause The power does not The battery is not loaded.
  • Page 34 BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Symptom Cause Even if I press the The battery is running low. shutter button, the camera does not The camera is not in shooting shoot. mode. The shutter button is not pressed all the way.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    • 64 MB RAM • CD-ROM drive ECHNICAL UPPORT If you encountered problems using DC E510 and the camera driver program, please visit the following web address: For free driver program updates, product information and news release, please visit the following web address: 1/2.5-inch 5.36 megapixel CCD with 5.0 megapixel effective resolution...

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