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DC E30 Digital Camera DC E30 Digital Camera DC E30 Digital Camera DC E30 Digital Camera User’s Manual User’s Manual User’s Manual User’s Manual Welcome...
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O O O O U U U U R R R R I I I I N N N N G G G G O O O O U U U U R R R R Checking the Package Contents ..................1 DC E30 Components ......................2 1.2.1 Front View ........................2 1.2.2 Rear View ........................2 1.2.3 LCD Monitor Icons ....................
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Bundled Software ....................... 25 Transferring Files To/From a Computer ................26 5.3.1 Transferring Photos and Movie Clips ..............26 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA ..............27 6 6 6 6 T T T T ........................................29 29 29 29 ....................
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual DC E30 Components DC E30 Components DC E30 DC E30 Components Components 1.2.1 Front View 1.2.1 Front View 1.2.1 1.2.1 Front View Front View Strap eyelet Lens cover Lens Self-timer LED Flash POWER Power button...
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1.2.3.2 Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode: 1.2.3.2 Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode: 1.2.3.2 1.2.3.2 Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode: Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode: Battery level Movie mode Memory card indicator 1.2.3.3 Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode:...
If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion. • Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries. • Never use manganese batteries. Preparing Your DC E30 for Use...
To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD memory card you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to “LOCK”. • To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card. Preparing Your DC E30 for Use...
2. Press the buttons to change the value and press the SET button to confirm. • [Date]/[Time]: Press the button to select the field item. 3. Toggle the SET button to return to the main menu. Preparing Your DC E30 for Use...
3. Select [Resolution]/[Quality] using the buttons and press the button. 4. Use the buttons to select the setting that you desire, and press the SET button. • Toggle the button to exit from the menu mode. Preparing Your DC E30 for Use...
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual • Toggle the button to magnify up to 4x. 4. Press the shutter button to capture a “zoomed” image. Note Note Note Note • Digital zoom is only available at the resolution of and 2032 x 1520 pixels.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1. Toggle the MODE button to , and press the SET button. 2. Press the button repeatedly until the desired flash mode appears. : Auto flash. The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting conditions. Select this mode for general flash photography.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual • If you press the button, you can view the next still image or movie. • If you press the button, you can view the previous still image or movie. • To cancel the self-timer at any time, press the shutter button to disrupt the sequence.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual To view still images, follow the steps below: 1. Toggle the MODE button to , and press the SET button. 2. Press the button. • Nine thumbnail images appear on the LCD monitor (Assuming there are nine or more images in memory).
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual • One shot at a time * Using the button. * Using the [Delete] menu. • All frames at once To delete one image or movie (Quick Delete- mode): 1. Toggle the MODE button to , and press the SET button.
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BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual To delete one image/movie (Delete menu): 1. Toggle the MODE button to , and press the SET button. 2. Select the image/video clip you wish to delete using buttons. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Select [Delete] using the buttons and press button.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.2.6 Formatting Media 3.2.6 Formatting Media 3.2.6 3.2.6 Formatting Media Formatting Media This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data. 1. Toggle the MODE button to , and press the SET button.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Note Note Note Note • It is not possible to copy from SD memory card to internal memory. 3.2.8 3.2.8 Changing the Camera Startup Logo 3.2.8 3.2.8 Changing the Camera Startup Logo Changing the Camera Startup Logo Changing the Camera Startup Logo You can specify the start up logo for your camera.
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BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1. Toggle the MODE button to , and press the SET button. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select [DPOF] using the buttons and press button. 4. Select [Single] using the buttons and press the SET button.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual MOVIE MODE MOVIE MODE MOVIE MODE MOVIE MODE 3.3.1 Recording Video Clips 3.3.1 Recording Video Clips 3.3.1 3.3.1 Recording Video Clips Recording Video Clips The movie mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Setting Setting Description Description Option Option Setting Setting Description Description Option Option Resolution Resolution Resolution Resolution 2912 x 2184 Sets the image resolution. Refer to section in this manual 2032 x 1520 titled “Setting Image Resolution and Quality” for further 1600 x 1200 details.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4.2.2 Movie Menu 4.2.2 Movie Menu 4.2.2 4.2.2 Movie Menu Movie Menu Setting Setting Description Description Option Option Setting Setting Description Description Option Option Exposure Exposure Exposure Exposure Refer to section in this manual titled “Exposure” in the -1.5EV~+1.5EV...
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4.2.4 Setup Menu 4.2.4 Setup Menu 4.2.4 4.2.4 Setup Menu Setup Menu Setting Setting Description Description Option Option Setting Setting Description Description Option Option Date & Time Date & Time Date & Time Date & Time Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and...
• upload photos, movie clips, and sound clips to your computer for storage and organization Before connecting to a computer running Microsoft Windows 98SE, you must first install the software that is included on the software installation CD-ROM that came with the DC E30. Installing the Digital Camera Software...
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Bundled Software Bundled Software Bundled Software Bundled Software The software installation CD-ROM included with the DC E30 includes the following software. Please refer to the software’s help or electronic user manual for instructions. Software Software Description...
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Transferring Files To/From a Computer Transferring Files To/From a Computer Transferring Files To/From a Computer Transferring Files To/From a Computer This section explains how to transfer images, movies between your camera and a PC using Windows XP/ME/2000/98SE.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family.
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BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.
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