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- Page 1 DC E800 Digital Camera User Manual Welcome...
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Page 2: Copyright
Copyright Copyright 2008 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... -
Page 3: Ce Regulatory Notice
CE Regulatory Notice Hereby, BenQ Corp. declares under our responsibility that the product is in conformity with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating, Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/ EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC). -
Page 4: Safety And Handling Precautions
iii Preface Safety and Handling Precautions Camera Information • Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself. • Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme temperatures. • Allow the camera to warm up when moving from cold to warm temperatures. •... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Preface ........................i About this Manual ......................i Copyright ..............................i Disclaimer ..............................i Taking care of your camera ........................i CE Regulatory Notice ..........................ii FCC Statement ............................ii Trademark Recognition ......................... ii Safety and Handling Precautions ................... iii Camera Information ..........................iii Battery Information ..........................iii Introduction ...................... - Page 6 Setting the Scene Mode ........................15 Using Smile Catch ..........................16 Recording your First Video ..................... 16 Recording Voice Memos ....................17 Capture Settings ....................18 The Capture Menu ......................18 Image Resolution ..........................18 Image Quality ............................18 Focus Zone ............................19 Face Tracking ............................
- Page 7 Camera Settings ....................31 The Setup Menu ....................... 31 File Number ............................31 Digital Zoom ............................31 Quick View ............................31 Camera Sound ............................31 Auto LCD Off ............................32 Auto Power Off ............................. 32 Video Out .............................. 32 USB Mode ............................. 32 Date Stamp ............................
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Page 8: Introduction
1 Introduction Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new digital camera. This manual provides step-by- step instructions on how to use your camera, and is intended for your reference only. System Requirements In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system requirements: •... -
Page 9: Camera Views
Introduction 2 Camera Views Front View Flash Wrist strap loop Self-timer LED Zoom Lens Microphone Back View Zoom button Playback button Menu button Four-way navigation buttons LCD screen OK button Scene button Top View Zoom Lens Shutter button Power button Camera Views... -
Page 10: Bottom View
3 Introduction Bottom View Battery/SD card Tripod mount compartment Left / Right View Wrist strap loop Speaker USB/AV port DC Jack LED Indicators LED Status Camera Status Power/Flash LED Power Off. Blue (steady) Ready to take pictures. Blue (blinking) Camera busy. Self-timer LED/ Self-timer off. -
Page 11: Camera Buttons
Introduction 4 Camera Buttons Navigation Buttons The four-way navigation buttons and the OK button allow you to access the various options available from the On Screen Display (OSD) menu. You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from your photos and videos. Icon Button Function... - Page 12 5 Introduction Icon Button Function 1. Moves right in the OSD menus. 2. In Capture mode: • Press to scroll through the Self-timer/Multi-Burst mode • Press to pan right in AF area selection 3. In Video mode: • Press to scroll through the Self-timer options 4.
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Page 13: The Scene Button
Introduction 6 Icon Button Function 1. Moves left in the OSD menus. 2. Goes up to the previous level in the OSD menus. 3. In Capture mode: • Press to enable Macro mode. Macro icon displays on the LCD screen •... -
Page 14: Function Buttons
7 Introduction Function Buttons Icon Button Function MENU Menu Press to display the Menu options. Press to review photos/videos clips saved in the internal Playback memory or on the memory card. In Capture mode: • Press to zoom in on subject to be taken Zoom in In Playback mode: •... -
Page 15: Lcd Screen
Introduction 8 LCD screen The high resolution 2.7” TFT LCD screen shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image for your photo or video. Use the SCENE button to switch between screen modes. Press the Down/Screen button to switch between a Full display (all icons are displayed), or a Simple display (only mode icon and focus area are shown while other icons are hidden). - Page 16 9 Introduction Name Scene Icon Scene indicator Auto P-Mode Smile Catch Portrait Night Portrait Landscape Sport Night Landscape Backlight Museum Snow Sunset Fireworks Party Beach Text Video LCD screen...
- Page 17 Introduction 10 Flash Auto Flash Flash Off Flash On Anti Red-eye Macro indicator Macro Mode Self-timer/ M-Burst Burst mode 2 Seconds Self Timer 10 Seconds Image Resolution/ Image Quality 16:9 Image Counter Capture Mode Quantity 0008 Video Mode Timer 00:00:00 Zoom Bar Aperture Value F2.8...
- Page 18 11 Introduction ISO Speed Auto ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 White Balance Auto Sunny Tungsten Fluorescent Cloudy AE Metering Matrix Spot Average EV Compensation -2.0EV AF Frame Battery Indicator Battery level: full Battery level: 2/3 left Battery level: 1/3 left Battery level: low Camera Steady...
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Page 19: Camera Setup
Camera Setup 12 Camera Setup Attaching the Wrist Strap Follow these instructions to attach the wrist strap to your camera to facilitate easy carrying: 1. Insert the short loop of the strap in the strap eyelet. 2. String the larger loop of the strap though the short loop and pull tight to attach the strap to the camera. -
Page 20: Inserting An Sd/Sdhc Memory Card
Power button again. First Time Use Press the Power button as described in “Turning On”, a BenQ Logo displays on the LCD screen. If the camera is turned on for the first time, the Language menu pops up automatically after powering on the camera. -
Page 21: Getting Started
Getting Started 14 Getting Started Now that you are familiar with the layout of your camera, you are ready to start taking photos and movies. Taking your First Photo Taking a photo with the camera is very simple. Turn the camera on and press the SCENE button to access the Auto mode. -
Page 22: Using The Zoom In/Out Function
15 Getting Started Using the Zoom in/out Function The camera comes equipped with 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom that allows you to zoom in on your subject. To use the zoom: 1. Press the right side of the Zoom switch T to zoom in on your subject. 2. -
Page 23: Using Smile Catch
Getting Started 16 • Backlight • Museum • Snow • Sunset • Fireworks • Party • Beach • Text • Video Press OK to confirm your selection. Using Smile Catch Smile Catch automatically captures the moment of a smile of your subject. 1. -
Page 24: Recording Voice Memos
17 Getting Started 4. In playback mode, press the OK button to playback the recording. Press the Up/Flash/ Delete navigation button to delete the recording if needed. Recording Voice Memos You can add a 1-minute voice memo to an image right after it’s taken. To record a voice memo: 1. -
Page 25: Capture Settings
Capture Settings 18 Capture Settings This section describes the various settings you can modify to get better results when taking photos and video clips. The Capture Menu To access the Capture menu: 1. Press the SCENE button. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Scene Mode, except Video. -
Page 26: Focus Zone
19 Capture Settings Focus Zone The Focus Zone setting allows you to select the number of zones the camera will focus on when taking a photo. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. Three settings for focus zone are available: •... -
Page 27: White Balance
Capture Settings 20 White Balance The White Balance setting allows you to adjust the camera setting according to the ambient white light when shooting. White balance represents the degree of coolness of the light. If the light has a yellowish or reddish tinge, it is said to be warm; if it has a bluish tinge, it is said to be cool. -
Page 28: Sharpness
21 Capture Settings Sharpness The Sharpness setting allows you to enhance the finer details of your photos. Use a higher setting for very sharp photos and a lower setting for a soft-toned photo. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. Three sharpness settings are available: •... -
Page 29: White Balance
Capture Settings 22 White Balance See “White Balance” on page 20 for more details on the setup menu options. Color See “Color” on page 20 for more details on the setup menu options. Saturation See “Saturation” on page 21 for more details on the setup menu options. Contrast See “Contrast”... -
Page 30: Photo & Video Playback
23 Photo & Video Playback Photo & Video Playback Playback Mode Display Photo Playback Video Playback Playback Mode Display... - Page 31 Photo & Video Playback 24 Name Icon Playback mode Date and Time 2005/12/12 00:00:00 Quantity 0001/1250 Histogram File Name Photo mode: IMG_XXXX.JPG Video mode: IMG_XXXX.AVI File Size 1.25MB Shutter speed 1/60 Aperture value F 2.8 AE Metering Flash mode Recording Time 00:00:00 ISO Speed EV Compensation...
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Page 32: Viewing Photos/Videos On The Lcd Screen
25 Photo & Video Playback Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen To view your photos and video files on the LCD screen: 1. Press the Playback button . The most recent photo or video clip is displayed. 2. Use the Right/Left navigation buttons to scroll through photos and video clips. 3. -
Page 33: Viewing Photos/Videos On Your Tv
Photo & Video Playback 26 Viewing Photos/Videos on your TV To view images stored on the camera on your TV, you must connect via the A/V port on the side of the camera. To connect your camera to a TV: 1. -
Page 34: Deleting Photos/Videos
27 Photo & Video Playback Deleting Photos/Videos The Delete function allows you to remove unwanted files stored on internal memory or a memory card. To delete a photo/video: 1. In Playback mode, press the Up/Flash/Delete navigation button to display the Delete menu. -
Page 35: Slideshow
Photo & Video Playback 28 Slideshow The Slideshow function allows you to view all stored photos in a continuous sequence. To view a slideshow: 1. Press the MENU button to select Slideshow from the menu. 2. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the available options: •... -
Page 36: Protect
29 Photo & Video Playback Protect You can lock a photo or video to protect it from being accidentally erased. To lock a photo or video: 1. Press the MENU button to select Protect from the menu. 2. Press the OK button to confirm. 3. -
Page 37: Transferring Photos/Videos To Your Pc
Photo & Video Playback 30 Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC To transfer photos and videos to your PC: Use the software CD to install the camera driver. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Connect the camera’s USB port to a free USB port on your PC using the USB cable. The camera’s internal memory and/or SD/SDHC card appear as removable drives in the file manager. -
Page 38: Camera Settings
31 Camera Settings Camera Settings The Setup Menu The setup menu, available in capture and playback modes, allows you to configure the camera’s general settings according to your preferences. To access the setup menu: 1. Press the MENU button when in Playback or any of the capture modes. 2. -
Page 39: Auto Lcd Off
Camera Settings 32 Auto LCD Off The Auto LCD Off setting allows you to adjust the length of time that the LCD screen will remain lit before turning off to save battery power. Three options are available: • Off (default) •... -
Page 40: Date And Time
33 Camera Settings Date and Time The Date and Time setting allows you to set or adjust the date and time on your camera. To set or adjust the date and time: • Press the Left/Right navigation buttons to select the Year field. •... -
Page 41: Pictbridge Print (Ptp)
Camera Settings 34 PictBridge Print (PTP) The PTP function allows you to print images captured by the camera directly without connecting the camera to a PC. If the camera is not connected to a PTP compliant printer, an error message displays on the LCD screen.To enable PTP function, see “USB Mode”... -
Page 42: All Images
35 Camera Settings All Images Print all images saved in memory. 1. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select All Images from the options and press the OK button to confirm. 2. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to set the number of copies. 3. -
Page 43: Specifications
Specifications 36 Specifications General Resolution / Image Type 8.1 M Pixels / 1/2.5” CCD 2.7” TFT, 230,000 Pixels Dimensions 93(W)x58(H)x21.5(D)mm Exterior Casing Plastic Housing Optics Aperture Wide: F2.9 Tele: F5.2 Optical Zoom Up to 3x Digital Zoom Up to 5x Focal Length Wide(W): 34mm, Tele(T): 102mm... - Page 44 37 Specifications Resolution Image Image File Formats Still Image: JPEG (Exif2.2) Image Quality Mode Still Image: 8M(3280*2460), 3:2(3280*2186), 16:9(3280*1846), 5M(2592*1944), 3M(2048*1536), 2M(1600*1200), VGA(640*480) Movie Mode: 640x480@15fps, 320x240@30fps Quality Levels Best, Better, Good Capture Features DPOF Version 1.1 Erase Protection Exposure Compensation Selectable +/-2.0EV with 0.3 EV steps Sharpness...
- Page 45 Specifications 38 Power Battery NP40 Capability Camera Interface USB 2.0 full speed Host Platform Windows 2000/XP/Vista Standards Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 40°C...
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Page 46: Troubleshooting
39 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Action Camera does not turn on • The batteries may be exhausted. Charge or replace the batteries. • The batteries are installed incorrectly. Re-insert the batteries observing the correct polarity. Camera turns off automatically Press any button to turn on the camera. LCD turns off automatically Press any button to turn on the LCD.