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............1 1.2.1 Front View ............2 1.2.2 Rear View ............. 2 1.2.3 LED Indicators 2. Preparing Your DC E600 for Use ........3 ............3 2.1 Installing the Battery ............3 2.2 Charging the Battery ....4 2.3 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card ..........
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........14 3.2.2 Movie Mode Menu Settings ........14 3.2.2.1 Movie Mode Menu ..........15 3.2.3 Timer Recording ............. 15 3.3 Playback Mode .. 16 3.3.1 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information (Image) ..........16 3.3.2 Viewing Images ........16 3.3.2.1 Magnifying Images ....
If any of the items are missing or appear to be damaged, contact your dealer. Save the packaging in case you need to ship your camera for service. DC E600 Components Shutter button 1.2.1 Front View Power button Status LED indicator Built-in flash Self-timer LED indicator Speaker Lens/Lens cover Tripod mount Microphone Touring your DC E600...
The LCD on the digital camera is manufactured with sophisticated technology; however, the display may have some light spots or show unusual colors. This is normal and does not indicate display malfunction, nor will this affect the pictures you take with the camera. Touring your DC E600...
The battery charge status affects the performance of the DC E600. To maximize the performance and life of the battery, it is recommended that you fully charge the battery using the specified charger set (charger and AC power adapter), and then fully discharge it through the normal use at least one time.
• The DC E600 must be used with the specified charger set. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect charger set is not covered under the warranty. Always make sure that the camera is off before removing the battery.
] button changes the LCD display in the sequence of: OSD Normal Detailed Info. Info. Off. • If QuickView is set to "On", the captured image will be displayed while the image is being written onto the memory. Using the DC E600...
-0.3, -0.6, -1.0, -1.3, -1.6, -2.0, +0.3, 13. Battery power level indicator +0.6, +1.0, +1.3, +1.6, +2.0 ] Full battery power ] Medium battery power ] ISO Auto ] Low battery power ] ISO 100 ] Virtually no battery power Using the DC E600...
The flash is fixed at [ Night Scene Select this mode when you want to take a photograph with an evening or night scene background. The flash is fixed at [ Using the DC E600...
• The flash cannot be used in Movie Mode. • If you select Slow Sync, to avoid blur, using a tripod and photographing static subjects are recommended. Using the DC E600...
3. Press the shutter button down halfway to set the focus and exposure, and then press it down fully to capture the image. • Zoom function cannot be used while a video clip is being recorded. Set the zoom before you start recording. Using the DC E600...
2. Use the [ ] buttons to select the desired item in the menu, and then press the OK button. 3. To exit from the menu, press the [ ] button. Using the DC E600...
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Spot: The camera metering is set for the bright- ness of the object at the center of the frame. – Average: The camera metering is set for the aver- age brightness of all objects in the frame. Using the DC E600...
1. In Snapshot Mode, toggle the [ ] button to select Interval Shoot mode. 2. Press the shutter button to start. Images will be captured according to the preset Interval and Count. 3. If you wish to stop, press the shutter button. Using the DC E600...
Movie Mode With the specially designed pause function of the DC E600, you can pause your recording session whenever you want to best suit your need. Experience this feature with the following easy steps. 1. Toggle the [ ] button to enter Movie Mode. The video clip recording screen is displayed.
– Vivid: Produces sharper and more vibrant colors. Timer REC Allows you to set recording session in advance. For ] Set more information on setting Timer Recording, refer to 3.2.3 “Timer Recording” on page 15. Using the DC E600...
] button to enter Playback Mode. 2. Use the [ buttons to select the desired images. • To view the previous image, press the [ ] button. • To view the next image, press the [ ] button. Using the DC E600...
Magnifying Images While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view the details of the image. The DC E600 provides 4X magnification during playback. 1. Set the zoom ratio by adjusting the zoom key.
] button to access the menu, and then use the [ ] buttons to select the menu settings you want to change. 3. Use the [ ] buttons to select the desired item in the menu, and then press the OK button. Using the DC E600...
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1. In Playback Mode, choose Resize and then select the ] 1600 x 1200 desired option. 2. Press the OK button. ] 1280 x 960 A resized image will be saved as another file ] 640 x 480 and has a smaller size. Using the DC E600...
] button. • The zoom function cannot be activated while playing back video clips. Setup Mode Whatever mode you are currently using, Setup Mode can always be accessed. Select your preferences for the camera with this mode. Using the DC E600...
SD memory card and reformats the card. Protected files are also erased. An SD memory card cannot be formatted if it is write-protected. This menu is only available when an SD memory card has been inserted. Using the DC E600...
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Allows you to adjust the volume of the video clips or voice memos. You may set the volume level with the ] buttons. System Allows you to toggle system sound effects on or off, Sound such as the beep when pressing or scrolling. Using the DC E600...
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You can choose to reset the auto numbering to start from 1. – [Default]: Selecting this function returns all camera settings back to factory preset values. Firmware Displays the installed firmware version number. Ver. Using the DC E600...
PC D EPENDENT EATURES 4.1 Bundled Software The DC E600 is supplied with the following software. To install the software, refer to the information supplied with respective CDs. Ulead Photo Ulead® Photo Express™ 5.0 SE is a complete photo project software Express for digital images.
4.2 USB Mode 1. Connect the end of the smaller plug of the USB cable to the DC E600. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 3. Turn on the camera.
ROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before shipping your camera for service. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Symptom Cause Solution The camera cannot be There is no battery or the battery is Insert the battery correctly.
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Symptom Cause Solution The camera does not The battery is running low. Recharge the battery. shoot even when The camera is not in Shooting Switch to Shooting Mode. pressing the shutter Mode. button. The shutter button was not pressed Press the shutter button all the way all the way down.
PECIFICATIONS Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD Effective Pixels: 6.19 Mega pixels LCD Display 2.5-inch color LTPS LCD (960 x 240 pixels) Lens Focal Length: f = 5.8 - 17.4 mm (35 mm - 105 mm; 35 mm Equiv- alent) F No.: F2.8/F4.8 Focusing TTL Auto Focus Range: Macro: 6 cm, Normal: 60 cm ~ infinity...
ERVICE NFORMATION Technical Support If you have any problem or question regarding the DC E600, you can visit the following web site for further assistance: http://support.BenQ.com For free driver updates, product information and news releases, visit the following web site: http://www.BenQ.com...
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