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  • Page 1 Digital Camera 3310 User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Taking Care Of Your Camera

    Disclaimer Benq makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not lim- ited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Benq assumes no responsibility for any error that may appear in this document. Benq makes no commitment to update nor to keep current the information contained in this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual 1. Touring your DC 3310 ... 1 1.1. Checking package contents ...1 1.2. Parts of the DC 3310 and their names ...1 1.2.1. Front View ...1 1.2.2. Rear View ...2 1.2.3. Top View ...2 1.2.4. Bottom View ...2 2.
  • Page 4 4.1.1. Installing digital camera software ...33 4.1.2. The Software of this Installation CD ...34 4.1.3. DC 3310 Driver installation instruction ...35 4.2. Connecting the DC 3310 to your PC ...35 5. TV dependent features ... 37 Connecting the DC 3310 to TV ...37 6.

  • Page 5: Benq Dc 3310 User's Manual 1. Touring Your Dc 3310

    1.1. Checking package contents The package should include the following items: DC 3310 digital camera Battery charger/Adapter Lithium Battery x 1 16MB Compact Flash memory card DC 3310 software CD-ROM Hand Strap 1.2. Parts of the DC 3310 and their names 1.2.1.

  • Page 6: Rear View

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual 1.2.2. Rear View Viewfinder Color LCD monitor Viewfinder Strobe charging LED (red) Auto Focus LED (green) 1.2.3. Top View Flash Status Button (Auto/On/Off/Anti Red-eye) 1.2.4. Bottom View Battery compartment & Memory card slot cover Navigation button...

  • Page 7: Preparing Your Dc 3310 For Using

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual 2. P REPARING YOUR 2.1. Installing batteries and memory card Follow the steps below to install battery and memory card. DC 3310 FOR USING Press the PUSH button on the battery cover and then slide the cover in the direction shown.

  • Page 8: Turning On The Power

    To turn on the power, you have to slide the lens cover in the direction shown. You will see the LCD screen show a frame of Benq logo. Then this camera is ready to work. The indicators on the Flash mode button will also blink for a few seconds at the same time.

  • Page 9: Turning Off The Power

    2.3. Turning off the power 2.3.1. Turning off the power 2.3.2. Power Save Mode The DC 3310 supports power save function. If the DC 3310 doesn’t receive any operation from the user for 3 minutes, it will enter power save mode automati- cally.

  • Page 10: Using The Dc 3310

    SING THE The functions of DC 3310 are mainly composed of two modes-Camera mode and Play mode. In this chapter, we will introduce the functions of DC 3310 according to these two modes. 3.1. Use Camera Mode to take photos 3.1.1.

  • Page 11: Video Mode

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual To activate the burst mode: When the burst mode is activated, the LCD screen will show icons as follow: 3.1.3. Video Mode If the video mode is activated in camera mode, you can shoot video by pressing the capture button, however, the video length will be limited by the memory capacity in your memory card.

  • Page 12: Self-Timer Mode

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual 3.1.4. Self-timer Mode If the self-timer mode is activated in camera mode, 5~25 seconds after you press the capture button, the camera will take photo automatically. You can set the self- timer from 5 to 25 seconds.

  • Page 13: Taking Photos

    When the camera power is turned on, the LCD monitor will be turned on at the same time. You will see the LCD screen show a frame of Benq logo. After the Benq logo disappears, you can take photos by using the LCD monitor.
  • Page 14 Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual The auto-focus function will lock on the subject and the auto-focus mark on the LCD monitor will turn purple. The auto-focus indicator will become steady green when auto-focus is done. If you take photos with the LCD monitor, the result will be shown simultaneously.

  • Page 15: Hot Keys For Taking Photos

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual 3.4. Hot Keys for taking photos This section introduces five main hot keys for you to use when taking photos. You can change these five settings by simply pressing these hotkeys without entering the sub menu.

  • Page 16: Hot Key For Zooming In Or Out On The Object

    3.4.3. Hot key for zooming in or out on the object The DC 3310 provides digital zoom function that allows you to zoom in or out on the object electronically before the photo is taken. This function is only available when you take photos with the LCD screen and you can simply zoom in or out object by pressing the hot key.

  • Page 17: Hot Key For Setting The Macro Mode

    3.4.5.1. To set the LCD monitor icon display mode off: Turn on the power of your DC 3310 and you will see all the icons on the LCD monitor appear. To turn the LCD monitor icon display off, press the Disp/OK button and the icons on the LCD monitor will disappear except the battery icon and the remaining number icon.

  • Page 18: The Camera Mode Setting Menu

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual 3.5. The Camera Mode Setting menu When in camera mode, the DC 3310 provides a setting menu that allows you to make adjustments on various photo taking and image saving settings. To enter the setting menu, press the Menu/C button and you can switch the LCD screen frame from shutter menu to the main setting menu.

  • Page 19: Adjusting Image Compression

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual 3.5.1. Adjusting image compression You can take photos at different compression. Lower compression delivers more image details, but results in larger file size. This will also affect the remaining images that can be taken in the memory card.

  • Page 20: Setting Macro Mode

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual 1024 x 768 resolution: 640 x 480 resolution: File Size: (These file sizes are the max values estimated, they may be reduced by different photo backgrounds.) Fine Normal Press the Disp/OK button. The image resolution mode is set. The corresponding icons will be displayed on the LCD screen.

  • Page 21: Setting White Balance Modes

    3.5.4. Setting white balance modes Under different environments, you can adjust white balance mode to get the best color registration image effect. The DC 3310 provides 5 white balance modes to modify white balance under different situations. To select a white balance mode to use: Enter the white balance sub-menu.

  • Page 22: Setting Monochrome Modes

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual Select this mode if you are taking pictures under fluorescent light. Tungsten light: Select this mode if you are taking pictures under tungsten bulb Press the Disp/OK button. The white balance mode is set. 3.5.5. Setting monochrome modes Monochrome mode supports prompt effect function.

  • Page 23: Setting Metering Modes

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual 3.5.6. Setting metering modes This main item allows you to adjust metering modes. The metering system in digital camera is the system which measures the amount of light in the current frame and calculates the best-fit exposure. All you have to do is select the metering mode, point the camera and press the capture button.
  • Page 24 Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual This main item allows you to adjust exposure value and it also supports promp effect function. You can use the navigation button to set exposure value when the LCD screen is turned on. To set exposure value: Select item screen will appear.

  • Page 25: Adjusting Zoom Function

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual 3.5.8. Adjusting Zoom Function To zoom in on an object on the LCD screen while taking photos: To select zoom function: Enter the zoom function sub-menu. Select a zoom function: Normal: Zoom: Press the Disp/OK button. The zoom function is set. The corresponding icons will be displayed on the LCD screen.

  • Page 26: Setting Date-Imprinting Modes

    Press the Disp/OK button. The date imprinting function you chose is set. The corresponding icons will be displayed on the LCD screen. 3.5.10. Setup Menu (Tool Box) You can change the DC 3310 operation settings by entering the setup menu. To enter the setup menu: Enter the tool box sub-menu.
  • Page 27 To set the date and time. 3. Power Save: You can set power save mode on or off. When the power save mode is on, the DC 3310 will automatically enter the suspend mode if you do not use it for 3 minutes. Press any button will wake the camera up from suspend mode.

  • Page 28: Use Play Mode To View Photos And Images On The Lcd Screen

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual 3.6. Use Play Mode to View Photos and images on the LCD screen The pictures you took are saved in the memory card. You can view these pictures on the LCD screen and delete, protect one or all of them if necessary.

  • Page 29: Thumbnail Mode

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual When the still Mode is activated, the LCD screen will show icons as follow: 3.6.2. Thumbnail Mode If the thumbnail mode is activated in play mode, the camera will show nine mini- mized photos a time in thumbnails. You can review captured photos and set image properties.

  • Page 30: Slide Show Mode

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual When the video mode is activated, the LCD screen will show icons as follow: 3.6.4. Slide show Mode If the slide show mode is activated in play mode, the camera will playback a slide show of the photos you captured. In this mode, you can also review the photos and the slide showing speed depends on the file size of each photo.

  • Page 31: Options For Viewing Images

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual 3.8. Options for viewing images You can view images in different ways: View images index With this function, you can tile 9 images on the LCD screen and select the one you want and enlarge it full screen.

  • Page 32: The Play Mode Setting Menu

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual 3.9. The Play Mode Setting menu When in play mode, the DC 3310 provides a setting menu that allows you to make adjustments on various photo viewing and image saving settings. To enter the setting menu, press the Menu/C button and you can switch the LCD screen frame from viewer menu to the main setting menu.

  • Page 33: Erasing Images

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual 3.9.1. Erasing images To erase image(s) in the memory card: Press the Menu/C button to enter the view options menu. Press the right or left navi- gation button to highlight the icon Then press the Disp/OK button to set the image erase mode. The erase mode are as below: : erase current image.

  • Page 34: Zoom In On An Image

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual After entering the image lock submenu, highlight the icon and press Disp/OK button. The current image is locked. Repeat step 1 and 2 if you want to lock multiple images. Note: If you erase the locked image, the lock icon will appear on the LCD screen and the image can not be erased unless you unlock the image.

  • Page 35: Print Out Setting (Dpof Protocol)

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual 3.9.4. Print Out Setting (DPOF Protocol) Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Specification: The DPOF specification defines a print order format similar to the capabilities currently available in traditional photofinishing. Users of digital cameras will be able to select the photos they want printed directly in the camera without using a computer.

  • Page 36: Setup Menu (Tool Box)

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual 3.9.5. Setup Menu (Tool Box) You can change the LCD screen settings and the DC 3310 inner settings by entering the setup menu. To enter the setup menu: Enter the tool box sub-menu. Then the LCD screen will prompt a sentence “PUSH OK TO SETUP.”...

  • Page 37: Pc Dependent Features

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual 4. PC DEPENDENT FEATURES 4.1. Preparations To use the PC dependent functions, you need to install your digital camera software and connect the camera to your PC. 4.1.1. Installing digital camera software • If your operation system is Windows 98, please setup the DC3310 driver first, if...

  • Page 38: The Software Of This Installation Cd

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual 4.1.2. The Software of this Installation CD Software 1. PhotoBase 2. PhotoImpression 3. VideoImpression 4. PhotoPrinter Pro. 5. QuickTime 6. Acrobat reader Description Arcsoft PhotoBase 3.0, for you to find and organize your media-files efficiently. You can use...

  • Page 39: Dc 3310 Driver Installation Instruction

    4.2. Connecting the DC 3310 to your PC • Use the USB cable included in the package to connect the DC 3310 to the USB port of your PC.
  • Page 40 CD to edit or modify your photos. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the back panel of your computer and your computer will install DC 3310 to your system as a new drive automatically.

  • Page 41: Tv Dependent Features

    TV. Connecting the DC 3310 to TV • Use the TV cable included in the package to connect the DC 3310 to the A/V port of your TV. • After connecting to TV, all the frames and message appear on LCD screen will be displayed on your TV screen.

  • Page 42: Lithium Battery Charger (Adapter) Usage

    In addition, the charger can also be used as an power adapter to supply electric power to your DC 3310. To use the lithium battery charger as a camera power adapter, you need to connect the charger to your camera DC 3310.

  • Page 43: Connecting The Charger As A Power Adapter

    Then use the dc header of the charger to connect the charger to DC 3310. • After connecting the charger to DC 3310, you will see the “POWER” indicator on the charger turn in red and this means the camera is ready to work.

  • Page 44: Use Charger To Charge Lithium Battery

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual 6.2. Use Charger To Charge Lithium Battery • Put the lithium battery in the battery socket on the charger. Owing to the foolproof design of the battery, you will not be able to put the battery in the socket if you put it in the wrong direction.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    You should double click the USB mass storage icon on Windows 2000 system tray to move DC 3310 from the computer OS first, then unplug the DC 3310. 5. The photos I captured have strange flare on them Usually this is caused by the dirty of the lens or maybe there are finger prints on the lens glass of the Digital Camera 3310.

  • Page 46: Technical Support

    Benq DC 3310 User’s Manual 8. S ERVICE INFORMATION Technical support If you encountered problems using Digital Camera 3310 and the camera driver program, please send an E-mail (containing detailed descriptions of the problem you came upon, the hardware and software environment of your system) to the following addresses: USA: support-sc@benq.com...

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