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Installing Software ... 18 Downloading Files to a Computer ... 19 Viewing Photos and Movie Clips on a Television ... 19 Using the DC 3410 as a PC/Web Cam ... 19 Using QLink ... 20 Disconnecting the Camera ... 20 Appendix Warning/Error Messages and Codes ...
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual Features The BenQ DC 3410 Digital Camera is a powerful but easy to use digital still image, audio and video recorder that links seamlessly with your computer. Major features include: • Long-lasting built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery •...
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual Components Flash Lens cover Indicator LED Viewfinder TFT LCD display Side View Hand strap eyelet Video OUT connector USB connector DC IN connector Top View Mode dial Shutter button Power switch Front View Rear View...
4. Gently grasp the card and pull it out. Close the compartment cover. Note: If you are using an SD/MMC card in the DC 3410 for the first time, you must format it. See page 15 to learn how to format the card.
The DC 3410 is designed to be fast and easy to use while at the same time giving you full access to a wide range of settings. This chapter shows you how to use and adjust these settings.
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BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual LCD Display Icon Index First Level Record mode Image resolution Image quality Photo effect White Balance EV bias Light metering Date imprint Second Level Single shot mode Self-timer mode Burst mode 2048x1536 1600x1200 1280x960 640x480...
LCD display. Open the cover to proceed. Setting the Snapshot Mode The DC 3410 supports three different snapshot modes. Single Shot mode: records a single still image when the shutter button is pressed. Self-Timer mode: records a single still image ten seconds after the shutter button is pressed.
MENU to move on to the next setting. Setting the Image Resolution The DC 3410 supports four different image resolutions that can be selected from the Snapshot setup menu show below. 1. Set the Mode dial to 2048 x 1536 2.
Set button. Setting Light Metering The DC 3410 has three built-in light meter presets that you can use to optimize photo results in various lighting conditions. Center Average: The camera adjusts itself based on the average light measurement over the center region of the viewfinder.
See page 16 for information on setting the camera’s date. Setting the Flash Mode When the DC 3410 is in Auto mode (see page 8), you can change the flash setting when setting up the shot in the viewfinder by pressing / . There are four flash settings: Auto: The camera automatically fires the flash if necessary.
See page 19 to learn how to download audio files to your computer. Recording Movie Clips You can use the DC 3410 to record movie clips in AVI file format. Video duration is limited only by the amount of free memory remaining in the camera’s built-in memory or on the SD/MMC card if one is inserted.
Game Mode Playback Mode You can view photographs and videos or listen to recorded audio on the DC 3410 at any time using the built-in LCD display or speaker. 1. Turn the Mode dial to Playback 2. Turn the camera power on.
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual Playing Back Audio Clips 1. Press to adjust the volume. 2. Press the Set button to begin playing the audio file. 3. Use to rewind and fast forward through the file. 4. Press the Menu MENU playback.
Note: To use DPOF, images must be stored on an SD/MMC card. Game Mode The DC 3410 includes three puzzle games that incorporate pictures that are stored in the camera’s memory. You can access the games from the Playback four difficulty levels.
LCD Display Brightness Copying and Formatting Memory The DC 3410 gives you the ability to copy the contents of the camera’s internal memory to an SD or MMC card. You can also copy SD/MMC card contents to the camera’s internal memory.
Setup menu. Setting the Date and Time Because date and time are stored as metadata with each file recorded by the DC 3410, it is important to set this properly. 1. Enter the setup menu and press 2.
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual Adjusting LCD Display Brightness By default, the DC 3410 LCD display brightness is set to “Bright”. This setting is useful when using the camera outdoors or under bright lights. To maximize battery use, however, you can set the LCD display brightness to “Normal”.
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual The DC 3410 makes it quick and easy to download photos, audio clips and video clips to your computer for storage, editing and sharing with friends and family. You can also use the DC 3410 as a mass storage device to store and transfer files of any type between computers or as a PC/Web camera for videoconferencing and recording video directly to your computer’s hard drive.
The DC 3410 can be connected to a video monitor or television with the included video cable. 1. Connect the mini video connector to the video out port on the side of the DC 3410. 2. Connect the RCA video out connector to your television’s video in port.
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual Using QLink The QLink software that is included with your camera makes it quick and easy to download photos to your computer where you can view, edit, email and print them. First, install the QLink software that is located on your DC 3410 software installation CD-ROM.
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual Warning/Error Messages and Codes Message Card Full Nandgate Flash Full Card Lock Card Error Nandgate Flash Error System Error Format Error File Error Image Locked Lens Cover Closed Error Code 0000~0010 0000~0010 0200~0210 Note: If you cannot turn the digital camera off with power button, please press Shutter and Set button at the same time to force off.
• (24-bit color display recommended) Service Information & Technical Support If you encountered problems using DC 3410 and the camera driver program, please send an e-mail (containing detailed descriptions of the problem you encountered, as well as the hardware and software environment of your system) to the following addresses:...
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