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BenQ DC 4500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Digital Camera 4500 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 4500 User’s Manual 1. Touring your DC 4500 ...1 1.1. Checking package contents ... 1 1.2. Parts of the DC 4500 and their names ... 1 1.2.1. Front View ... 1 1.2.2. Rear View ... 2 Viewfinder ... 2 Inside viewfinder ...
  • Page 4 BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual 3.1.5.6. Setting metering modes (METERING) ...19 3.1.5.7. Setting AE-Lock function (AE-LOCK) ...20 3.1.5.8. Setting ISO value (ISO) ...21 3.1.5.9. Setting Digital Zoom function (DIGITAL ZOOM) ...21 3.1.5.10. Setting exposure compensation value (EV) ...22 3.1.6. The Setup Menu of Still Mode ... 23 3.1.6.1.
  • Page 5 4.1.1. Installing digital camera software ... 54 4.1.2. The Software of this Installation CD ... 55 4.1.3. DC 4500 Driver installation instruction ... 55 4.2. Connecting the DC 4500 to your PC ... 56 5. TV dependent features ...58 Preparations ... 58 Connecting the DC 4500 to TV ...
  • Page 6 BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual <Memo>...

  • Page 7: Touring Your Dc 4500

    1.1. Checking package contents The package should include the following items: DC 4500 digital camera 16MB Compact Flash memory card Hand Strap 1.2. Parts of the DC 4500 and their names 1.2.1. Front View Strobe Hand Stop DC 4500 Battery charger...

  • Page 8: Rear View

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual 1.2.2. Rear View Viewfinder Zoom In/Out button Color LCD monitor Menu/ Cancel button Disp/OK button Viewfinder Strobe charging LED (red) Auto Focus LED (green) 1.2.3. Top View 1.2.4. Bottom View Battery compartment cover Inside viewfinder...

  • Page 9: Mode Dial

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual 1.2.5. Mode Dial 1.2.6. LCD Status Display Flash Status Self-timer Function Auto-exposure Lock Battery Status Video Mode Night Scene Mode Burst Mode Still Mode Playback Mode Macro Function Remaining number of photos you can take (It depends on...

  • Page 10: Preparing Your Dc 4500 For Using

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual 2. P REPARING YOUR 2.1. Installing NiMH batteries Follow the steps below to install NiMH batteries. DC 4500 FOR USING Press the battery cover and then slide the cover in the direction shown. Open the cover in the direction shown.

  • Page 11: Installing Memory Card

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual 2.2. Installing memory card Follow the steps below to install memory card. Note: 1. Please use the CFcards made by qualified manufacturers: SanDisk, Lexar, Pretec and Abomen. We do not suggest you to use the CF cards of other brand.

  • Page 12: Turning On The Power

    You will see the LCD monitor show a frame of BenQ logo. Also, the LCD monitor will be activated. Then this camera is ready to work. Note: If the camera is turned on in camera mode, the zoom lens will be activated at the same time.

  • Page 13: Turning Off The Power

    3 minutes (This is the default value, you can set the time limit from 1~ 10 minutes), it will enter power save mode automatically. In addition, you can press any key to wake up the DC 4500 from power save mode. 2.4.2. Auto Shut Down Mode The DC 4500 supports auto shut down function.

  • Page 14: Using The Dc 4500

    SING THE BenQ Digital Camera 4500 provides 5 different operation modes: Still mode, Playback mode, Burst mode, Night Scene mode, Video mode. With these modes, BenQ Digital Camera 4500 provides you the best quality when taking photos or shooting videos.

  • Page 15: To Take Photos Using The Lcd Monitor

    3.1.2.2. To take photos using the LCD monitor When the camera power is turned on, the LCD monitor will be turned on at the same time. The camera beeps once and a BenQ logo appears on the LCD monitor. Then the camera enters still mode, the icon appear on the LCD screen.
  • Page 16 BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual If you did not get a satisfactory result, move the position of camera and press the shutter release button again until desired result is displayed. Then press the shutter release button all the way down. The image will be captured and saved to the memory card.

  • Page 17: Hot Keys For Taking Photos

    “Off”. 3.1.3.2. Hot key for zooming in or out on the object DC 4500 provides 3x Digital zoom function. Meanwhile, DC 4500 is fitted with a 3x optical zoom lens and can optionally provide 3x digital zoom. The digital zoom function allows you to zoom in or out on the object electronically before the photo is taken.

  • Page 18: Hot Key For Setting The Macro Mode

    Note: Please note that this function does not work in “Video” Mode. 3.1.3.3. Hot key for setting the macro mode The DC 4500 provides macro function that allows you to capture images at a close range (8~40 cm). This function is only available when you take photos with the LCD screen and you can set the macro mode on or off by simply pressing the hot key.

  • Page 19: Hot Key For Setting The Self-Timer Mode

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual 3.1.3.4. Hot key for setting the self-timer mode If the self-timer mode is activated in camera mode, 10 seconds after you press the capture button, the camera will take photo automatically. To stop the self-timer function, press the “Cancel”...

  • Page 20: Hot Key For Lcd Monitor Icon Display Mode

    I. To set the LCD monitor icon display mode off: Turn on the power of your DC 4500 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.

  • Page 21: The Still Mode Setting Menu On Lcd Screen

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual 3.1.4. The Still Mode Setting Menu on LCD screen When in still mode, the DC 4500 provides a setting menu that allows you to make adjustments on various photo taking and image saving settings. This setting menu contains two main parts: Record Menu and Setup Menu.

  • Page 22: Menu Operations

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual Menu operations • Press the Right and Left key of the navigation button to switch the menu frame from Record menu to Setup menu. • Press the Up and Down key of the navigation button to move among main items or highlight a main item on the menu frame.

  • Page 23: Adjusting Image Resolution (Resolution)

    3.1.5.3. Setting white balance (AWB) Under different environments, you can adjust white balance mode to get the best color registration image effect. The DC 4500 provides 6 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 24: Setting Date-Imprinting Modes (Date)

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual Select a white balance mode: Auto: The DC 4500 selects a white balance mode automatically. Daylight: Select this mode if you are taking pictures under direct daylight. Overcast: Select this mode if you are taking pictures under cloudy sky.

  • Page 25: Setting Monochrome Modes (Monochrome)

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual 3.1.5.5. Setting monochrome modes (MONOCHROME) Monochrome mode supports prompt effect function. When you select one of these three modes, the LCD screen will show the effect instantly. To set monochrome modes: Enter the monochrome sub-menu.

  • Page 26: Center Mode

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual Select a metering mode: Center Mode: Center metering also allows you to meter for the subject in the center of the frame but the range increases. It’s about 50% the area of the whole frame and the rest of the frame is ignored.

  • Page 27: Setting Iso Value (Iso)

    In a digital camera, the sensitivity depends on the sensor (CCD/CMOS device). With BenQ DC 4500, you can select the ISO sensitivity as you want. This ability to quickly switch sensitivity is very convenient for you to take pictures according to different light sources and environment.

  • Page 28: Setting Exposure Compensation Value (Ev)

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual Select a digital zoom mode: Digital zoom mode (ON): Setting the digital zoom function on. Digital zoom off mode (OFF): Setting the digital zoom function off. 3.1.5.10. Setting exposure compensation value (EV) This main item allows you to adjust exposure value and it also supports promp effect function.

  • Page 29: The Setup Menu Of Still Mode

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual 3.1.6. The Setup Menu of Still Mode There are 9 different setting functions in the setup menu of the still mode: 1. Setting beep sound; 2. Setting date and time; 3. Selecting OSD language system;...

  • Page 30: Selecting Osd Language System (Language)

    This item allows you to set power save mode on or off. When the power save mode is on, you can setup the time for DC 4500 to enter the suspend mode. For example, if you set the time to 3 minutes, the DC 4500 will automatically enter the suspend mode if you do not use it for 3 minutes.

  • Page 31: Setting Lcd Brightness (Lcd Bright)

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual 3.1.6.5. Setting LCD brightness (LCD BRIGHT) This item allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. There are two settings for you to choose: Bright and Normal. To adjust LCD brightness: Enter the LCD bright sub-menu.

  • Page 32: Formatting Cf Card (Format)

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual 3.1.6.7. Formatting CF card (FORMAT) This function allows you to format the CF card. After entering the format sub- menu, press the right key of the navigation button and the LCD screen will prompt a message to ask if you are sure to format the CF card. Choose “OK” and press “Disp/OK”...

  • Page 33: Software Version (Version)

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual Press the right key of the navigation button and the LCD screen will prompt a message to ask if you are sure to reload the default setting value. Choose “OK” and press “Disp/OK” button, then you can reload the default setting to the camera.

  • Page 34: Burst Mode

    Metering 3.2.2. The Burst Mode Setting Menu on LCD screen When in burst mode, the DC 4500 provides a setting menu that allows you to make adjustments on various photo taking and image saving settings. This setting menu contains two main parts: Record Menu and Setup Menu.
  • Page 35 BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual The menu frame appears on the center of the LCD screen. You can switch the menu frame from Record menu to Setup menu by pressing the right key of the navigation button. Record Menu Icon...

  • Page 36: Menu Operations

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual Menu operations • Press the Right and Left key of the navigation button to switch the menu frame from Record menu to Setup menu. • Press the Up and Down key of the navigation button to move among main items or highlight a main item on the menu frame.

  • Page 37: Setting White Balance (Awb)

    3.2.3.2. Setting white balance (AWB) Under different environments, you can adjust white balance mode to get the best color registration image effect. The DC 4500 provides 6 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 38: Setting Metering Modes (Metering)

    In a digital camera, the sensitivity depends on the sensor (CCD/CMOS device). With BenQ DC 4500, you can select the ISO sensitivity as you want. This ability to quickly switch sensitivity is very convenient for you to take pictures according to different light sources and environment.

  • Page 39: Setting Digital Zoom Function (Digital Zoom)

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual 3.2.3.7. Setting Digital Zoom function (DIGITAL ZOOM) DC 4500 provides 3x Digital zoom function. Meanwhile, DC 4500 is fitted with a 3x optical zoom lens and can optionally provide 3x digital zoom. This main item allows you to set the digital zoom function on or off.

  • Page 40: The Setup Menu Of Burst Mode

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual 3.2.4. The Setup Menu of Burst Mode There are also 9 different setting functions in the setup menu of the burst mode: 1. Setting beep sound; 2. Setting date and time; 3. Selecting OSD language system;...

  • Page 41: Night Scene Mode

    Metering 3.3.2. The Night Scene Mode Setting Menu on LCD screen When in night scene mode, the DC 4500 provides a setting menu that allows you to make adjustments on various photo taking and image saving settings. This setting menu contains two main parts: Record Menu and Setup Menu.
  • Page 42 BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual The menu frame appears on the center of the LCD screen. You can switch the menu frame from Record menu to Setup menu by pressing the right key of the navigation button. Record Menu Icon...

  • Page 43: The Record Menu Of Night Scene Mode

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual Menu operations • Press the Right and Left key of the navigation button to switch the menu frame from Record menu to Setup menu. • Press the Up and Down key of the navigation button to move among main items or highlight a main item on the menu frame.

  • Page 44: Video Mode

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual 3.4. Mode Video 3.4.1. Use Video Mode to shoot videos 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 45: Viewing Videos

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual 3.4.3. Viewing videos The videos you shot will be saved in the memory card. To view these videos, turn the mode dial to switch the LCD screen frame from the video mode to playback mode.

  • Page 46: The Video Mode Setting Menu On Lcd Screen

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual 3.4.4. The Video Mode Setting Menu on LCD screen When in video mode, the DC 4500 provides a setting menu that allows you to make adjustments on various video shooting and saving settings. This setting menu contains two main parts: Record Menu and Setup Menu.

  • Page 47: The Record Menu Of Video Mode

    3.4.5.1. Setting white balance (AWB) Under different environments, you can adjust white balance mode to get the best color registration image effect. The DC 4500 provides 6 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 48: Setting Monochrome Modes (Monochrome)

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual 3.4.5.2. Setting monochrome modes (MONOCHROME) Monochrome mode supports prompt effect function. When you select one of these three modes, the LCD screen will show the effect instantly. To set monochrome modes: Enter the monochrome sub-menu.

  • Page 49: Setting Exposure Compensation Value (Ev)

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual 3.4.5.4. Setting exposure compensation value (EV) This main item allows you to adjust exposure value and it also supports promp effect function. Higher exposure value will make the captured image brighter, while lower exposure value makes it look darker. You can use the navigation button to set exposure value when the LCD screen is turned on.

  • Page 50: Playback Mode

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual 3.5. Playback Mode 3.5.1. Use Playback Mode to View Photos, Images and Vid- eos on the LCD screen The pictures you took and videos you shot are saved in the memory card. You can view these pictures and videos on the LCD screen and delete, protect one or all of them if necessary.

  • Page 51: Viewing Videos On The Lcd Screen

    Recording time 3.5.4. The Playback Mode Setting Menu on LCD screen When in playback mode, the DC 4500 provides a setting menu that allows you to make adjustments on various image (video) viewing and saving settings. You can view these pictures and videos on the LCD screen and delete, protect one or all of them if necessary.This setting menu contains two main parts: Play Menu and Setup Menu.

  • Page 52: Menu Operations

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual The menu frame appears on the center of the LCD screen. You can switch the menu frame from Record menu to Setup menu by pressing the right key of the navigation button. Play Menu Icon...

  • Page 53: The Play Menu Of Playback Mode

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual • To exit a submenu, press the “Menu” button. After your settings finished, press this button to return to the normal LCD preview screen. 3.5.5. The Play Menu of Playback Mode There are 6 different setting functions in the play menu of the playback mode: 1.

  • Page 54: Locking And Unlocking Images (Videos)

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual images or videos in the memory card will be deleted. On the contrary, if you don’t want to delete all the images or videos, choose “CANCEL” and press “Disp/OK” button, then all the images or videos in the memory card will not be deleted.

  • Page 55: Viewing Images (Videos) In Thumbnail Mode (Thumbnail)

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual To set the unlock mode to unlock images (videos): Enter the image lock sub-menu. After entering the image lock submenu, press the right or left key of the navigation button to choose unlock mode and then press Disp/OK button. The current image is unlocked and the lock icon Repeat step 1 and 2 if you want to unlock multiple images.

  • Page 56: Viewing Images (Videos) In Slide Show Mode (Slide Show)

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual When the LCD screen shows nine minimized photos (videos) in thumbnails, you can press the navigation button to move the red arrow on the LCD screen to the photo (video) you want to see and press Disp/OK button to select it. After the photo (video) is selected, it will return to the normal size on the LCD screen.
  • Page 57 BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual Enter the slide show setting frame and highlight the “SHOW MODE” item. Press the right or left key of the navigation button to select slide show mode. AUTO REPEAT FORWARD: The camera slide shows the photos (videos) forward and repeats automatically.

  • Page 58: Setting Digital Print Order Format (Dpof) For Print Out Setting

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual 3.5.5.6. Setting Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) for 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 59: The Setup Menu Of Playback Mode

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual 3.5.6. The Setup Menu of Playback Mode There are also 9 different setting functions in the setup menu of the playback mode: 1. Setting beep sound; 2. Setting date and time; 3. Selecting OSD language system;...

  • Page 60: Pc Dependent Features

    PC. 4.1.1. Installing digital camera software • If your operation system is Windows 98, please setup the DC 4500 driver first, if the operation system is Windows ME/2000/XP, then it's not necessary for you to setup driver in advanced, please refer to the descriptions of Universal Plug and Play installation instruction below.

  • Page 61: The Software Of This Installation Cd

    6. Acrobat reader 4.1.3. DC 4500 Driver installation instruction We suggest users sincerely that setup DC 4500 driver first under Windows 98 operation system, then connect your digital still camara to PC. If your operation system is Windows ME/2000/XP, just connect your DC 4500 to PC directly, then DC 4500 will perform as a USB mass-storage device under your operating system which means that your operating sysytem will come out a new drive.

  • Page 62: Connecting The Dc 4500 To Your Pc

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual 4.2. Connecting the DC 4500 to your PC • Use the USB cable included in the package to connect the DC 4500 to the USB port of your PC. • A new USB mass-storage device found and then DC 4500 will be used as a new drive under operating system.
  • Page 63 BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual Double click the newly installed DC 4500 drive and you will see all the photos you captured which are stored in the memory card. Then you can use the software which installed by the installation CD to edit or modify your photos.

  • Page 64: Tv Dependent Features

    TV. Connecting the DC 4500 to TV • Use the TV cable included in the package to connect the DC 4500 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 65 Video port and the white header is for Audio port. After the connection to your TV, you will see the LCD monitor function on your TV screen. Connect one end of the TV cable to your DC 4500 as illustrated.

  • Page 66: Nimh Battery Charger Usage

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual 6. N BATTERY CHARGER USAGE Preparations The DC 4500 package provides a NiMH battery charger for charging your DC 4500 NiMH batteries. Note: Please note that the power plug is on the rear side of the NiMH battery chager.

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    During this time the camera is busy and cannot take pictures. Wait until the indicator becomes OFF. 3. I have connected the camera to the computer, but the DC 4500 does not appear as a new drive under my operating system.

  • Page 68: Technical Support

    BenQ DC 4500 User’s Manual 8. S ERVICE INFORMATION Technical support If you encountered problems using Digital Camera 4500 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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