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  • Page 1 DC C50 User’s Manual Welcome...

  • 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 5330 Table of Contents 1. Touring your DC C50 ...1 1.1. Checking package contents ... 1 1.2. Parts of the DC C50 and their names ... 1 1.2.1. Front View ... 1 1.2.2. Rear View ... 2 1.2.3. Mode Dial ... 3 1.2.4.
  • Page 4 Table of Contents BenQ DC 5330 Table of Contents 3.4. Aperture-priority Mode ... 22 3.5. Full Manual Mode ... 22 3.6. Portrait Mode ... 23 3.7. Sports Mode ... 23 3.8. Night Scene Mode ... 23 3.9. Video Mode ... 24 3.10.

  • Page 5: Touring Your Dc C50

    • USB cable • User's manual • DC C50 software CD-ROM 1.2. Parts of the DC C50 and their names 1.2.1. Front View 1. Self-timer/AF support LED 2. Optical viewfinder 3. Built-in flash 4. Shutter button 5. Lens/lens cover 6.

  • Page 6: Rear View

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1.2.2. Rear View 1. Diopter adjustment dial 2. Viewfinder 3. Viewfinder LED Zoom button 5. Speaker Menu button Display button 8. Strap attachment 9. Command dial Delete button 11. Tripod socket 12. Battery/ SD Memory Card cover 13.

  • Page 7: Mode Dial

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1.2.3. Mode Dial Mode Dial Auto mode 2. P Program mode 3. TV TV (Shutter Speed priority) 4. AV AV (Aperture priority) 5. M Manual mode Portrait mode Sports mode Night scene mode Movie mode mode 11.

  • Page 8: Preparing Your Dc C50 For Using

    • Using an AC power adapter while transferring images to your computer in order to prevent unexpected automatic power off of the camera. Preparing your DC C50 for using FOR USING Battery lock lever Note...

  • Page 9: How To Charge The Battery

    • To remove the SD Memory Card, make sure the camera is off. Open the battery/SD Memory Card card cover. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject. Preparing your DC C50 for using Note...

  • Page 10: Attaching The Strap

    1. Thread the small loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet on the camera. 2. Pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured. Preparing your DC C50 for using Note Write-protect tab Write-protection state...

  • Page 11: Using The Dc C50

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual DC C50 SING THE This section describes the ten modes included in this camera. An in-depth coverage of these modes will be further described. Here are the ten main functions of this camera: Working Mode 3.1.

  • Page 12: Using The Lcd Monitor

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Using the LCD monitor . Compose the picture in the LCD monitor. . Press the shutter button down halfway (the camera adjusts the exposure and the focus), then press it down fully. • The viewfinder LED indicator lights red while the camera is processing a captured image.

  • Page 13: Using The Optical Zoom

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.2. Using the Optical Zoom The lens moves during the zoom photography. Zoom photography allows you to take telephoto and wide-angle shots. The subject appears closer by pressing the [ appears farther away by pressing the [ 1.

  • Page 14: Using The Self-Timer

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual • The camera has 1X to 3X optical zoom and 1X to 4.0X electrical zoom function. • Digital zoom function is terminated when user selects LCD off mode. 3.1.4. Using the Self-timer The [ ] self-timer button can select the capturing mode between OFF (default) and Self timer (2 sec., 10 sec., 10+2 sec.

  • Page 15: Using The Flash

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.5. Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take an image using a suitable flash mode to your circumstances. If you change the flash mode, the camera will retain that setting even if the camera is turned off.

  • Page 16: Changing The Focus

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.6. Changing the Focus 1. Set the mode dial to one of [ [ M ], [ ], [ ], [ ] , [ 2. Toggle the [ ] Focus button. The selected focus mode is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 17: Changing The Exposure Compensation

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.7. Changing the Exposure Compensation This setting [ ] allows you to intentionally lighten or darken the entire image. Use this setting when the optimum brightness (exposure) cannot be obtained, for example, when the brightness between the subject and the background is not balanced or when the subject to photograph occupies only an extremely small part of the screen.

  • Page 18: Capture Mode Setup

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual • While selecting “Backlight compensation capturing mode” , the EV value sets to +1.3 EV automatically and setting of exposure compensation value is ignored. • In “Exposure compensation”, the default value is “0.0EV”. The setting range is as follows: -2.0 / -1.7 / -1.3 / -1.0 /- 0.7 / -0.3 / 0 (default) / +0.3 / +0.7/ +1.0 / +1.3 / +1.7 / +2.0...

  • Page 19: Picture Setting

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.8.1. Picture Setting The Picture Setting contains 5 items: Size, Quality, Sharpness, Contrast and Color. Size Set the desired image size. [2560 x 1920]: 2560 x 1920 pixels [2048 x 1536]: 2048 x 1536 pixels...
  • Page 20 BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Movie Image Mode Quality mode (Compression Rate) Fine (1/10) Standard (1/14) Economy (1/19) • The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings. Sharpness Set the level of the image sharpness.

  • Page 21: Function Setting

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.8.2. Function Setting The Function Setting contains 6 items: Capture Mode, Voice Memo, LCD Brightness, Digital Zoom, Preview and Interval/Count. Capture Mode Set the capture mode at which the image is to be recorded. [Single]: 1 shot mode can be set (default).

  • Page 22: Digital Zoom

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Digital Zoom Enlarge the center of the screen and takes photographs with the focal distance increased by factor of 4.0. [ON]: Enable digital zoom photography (default). [OFF]: Disable digital zoom photography. Preview Set to display a photographed image on the LCD monitor immediately after you have taken the shot.

  • Page 23: Ae/Awb Setting

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.8.3. AE/AWB Setting The AE/AWB Setting contains 4 items: White balance, Metering, ISO and Manual WB. This menu is not available in the [ White Balance The camera determines the white balance by averaging the various kinds of light that actually enters the lens.
  • Page 24 BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual • In [ ] , [ ], [ ], [ between ISO 100 to ISO 400. • In [TV], [AV] or [M] mode, during 100, the ISO will be fixed to ISO 100; during 200, the ISO will be fixed to ISO 200; during 400, the ISO will be fixed to ISO 400.

  • Page 25: Program Mode

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.2. Program Mode [ P ] The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of an object. It is possible to change the white balance, the metering system and exposure compensation in program mode.

  • Page 26: Aperture-Priority Mode

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.4. Aperture-priority Mode [ AV ] In this mode, photographs are taken with the priority given to aperture. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed according to the aperture. A small aperture value produces a portrait photo with an out-of-focus background. The smaller the aperture value, the more out-of-focus the background becomes.

  • Page 27: Portrait Mode

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.6. Portrait Mode [ Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus. Flash setting is fixed to red-eye reduction mode automatically. 1. Set the mode dial to [ 2. Compose the picture.

  • Page 28: Video Mode

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.9. Video Mode [ The movie mode allows you to record video clips at the size of 320 x 240 pixels and160 x 120 pixels. By dialing the MODE switch to [ “voice” recording. The camera shows the preview image on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 29: Playing Back Images

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.10. Playing Back Images [ 3.10.1. Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback) Play back photographed still images one image at a time. 1. Set the mode dial to [ • The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 30: Voice Record

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual LCD Monitor Display (Playback Mode) The [ ] Display button can switch the display on the LCD monitor when playing back photographed images. You can switch the display to show a list of detailed information.

  • Page 31: Thumbnail Display

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.10.4. Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly scan for a particular image. 1. Press the [ ] button. • Nine images are displayed simultaneously.

  • Page 32: Slideshow Display

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.10.6. Slideshow Display The slideshow function enables you to playback your images automatically in sequential order as a slide show. This is a very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentation.

  • Page 33: Protect

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual [Print Number]: [Date]: [Print Enable]: 3.10.7.2. Protect This function gives the image protection from erasing. Follow the steps below to perform the protect functions. 1. Select the Protect by using the press the SET button.

  • Page 34: Lcd Brightness

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.10.7.3. LCD Brightness Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. This adjustment does not adjust the brightness of the image to be recorded. The LCD monitorís adjustment range is withinñ5 to +5. 1. Select the “LCD Bright” by using the and press the SET button.
  • Page 35 BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Erasing Selected Image Select: Erase the selected image. a. Select [Select] and press the SET button to confirm the selection. • Thumbnail display and [ monitor. b. Use the you want to erase and press the [ confirm the selection.

  • Page 36: Set-Up Mode

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.11. SET-UP MODE This feature allows you to set up the default settings for using your camera in addition to image-related settings. You can select your personal preferences for the camera by this mode. 3.11.1. Basic Setting...
  • Page 37 BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Format Formatting erases all images and reformats the SD Memory Card loaded in your camera. Protected images are also erased. SD Memory Card can’t be formatted if it is write-protected. 1. Press the SET button.

  • Page 38: Custom Setting

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.11.2. Custom Setting The Custom Setting contains 5 items: Date/Time, System Reset, Language, Video Output and System Information. Date/Time Set the Date and Time. 1. Press the SET button. • The Date/Time menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 39 BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Language Set the on-screen display language. 1. Press the SET button. • The pull down menu for Language is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2. Use the button to select the desired OSD language. 3. Press the SET button to confirm the setting.

  • Page 40: Pc Dependent Features

    PC. 4.1. Installing digital camera software • If your operation system is Windows 98, please setup the DC C50 driver first, if the operation system is Windows ME/2000/XP, then it's not necessary for you to setup driver in advance.

  • Page 41: The Software Of This Installation Cd

    Adobe Acrobat Reader, it's a "must have" utility to read files in the popular cross-platform file format "PDF". BenQ Q-link, for your smart photo downloads, printout , edit function and share via email with others, for photos folders management and could...

  • Page 42: Downloading The Image(S)

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4.3. Downloading the Image(s) Under Windows Operating System (Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP) Downloading Image(s) From Removable Disk 1. Turn on the PC. 2. Switch on the camera. 3. Connect the camera to the PC with USB cable under PC mode.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting (Error Message Table)

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual ROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms The power won’t turn on. The power turns off during use. The battery power is draining quickly. The camera does not take pic- tures when the shutter button is pressed . The close-up image is blurred.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual PECIFICATIONS Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom Viewfinder LCD Monitor Focusing Focusing Range Shutter Shutter Speed Exposure ISO Equivalent White Balance Flash Flash Range Self-timer Still Image Mode Movie Clips Size : 320x240 /160 x120 with sound Recording time : 320x240:Fine 30sec./ Normal 45sec.

  • Page 45: Specifications

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual File Format Image size Image Play Interface Power Source Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Camera Driver Software Application Q-link PhotoBase PhotoImpression VideoImpression PhotoPrinter Arcobat Reader DirectX FOR WINDOWS Specifications Still Image: JPEG (EXIF2.2), DCF, DPOF; Movie Clip: AVI format with wave sound...

  • Page 46: Service Information

    ERVICE INFORMATION Technical support If you encountered problems using DC C50 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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