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  • Page 1 DC E820 Digital Camera User Manual Welcome...
  • Page 2 Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of this company to notify any person of such revision or changes.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents .............. 1 1. Touring Your Camera ..........1 1.1 Checking the package contents ............1 1.2 Camera components ............1 1.2.1 Front view ............. 2 1.2.2 Rear view ............. 2 1.2.3 LED indicators ..........3 2. Preparing Your Camera for Use ............
  • Page 4 ..........14 3.7.1 Setting the quality ..........14 3.7.2 Setting the metering ........15 3.7.3 Setting the white balance ........... 15 3.7.4 Setting the ISO ..........15 3.7.5 Setting the Exposure ..........16 3.7.6 Setting the AEB ..........16 3.7.7 Setting the highlight ...........
  • Page 5: Touring Your Camera

    • All electronic accessories (such as USB, AV cable, adapter, charger, and battery) are designed to work with this BenQ Digital Camera only. Do not use them with other Digital Camera to avoid possible damage. Camera components 1.2.1 Front view...
  • Page 6: Rear View

    If your BenQ camera’s lens remains extended after an involuntary shutdown, simply replace the batteries with new ones and restart your camera. Never forces the lens inwards since this action will damage the camera and void the BenQ Warranty. 1.2.2 Rear view...
  • Page 7: Preparing Your Camera For Use

    Preparing Your Camera for Use Installing the batteries We highly recommend that you use only the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery for your camera. Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery. To insert the battery: 1.
  • Page 8: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery The battery charge status affects the performance of the camera. 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.
  • Page 9 • Be sure to format the SD memory card with this camera before the initial 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”.
  • Page 10: Using The Camera

    Using the Camera Navigator You can use the Navigator with four-way control and one button to access numerous controls of your camera. or Play (video playback only) Focus mode or left Down Flash mode or right LCD monitor information (REC mode) 9999 9999 -1.0...
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting started 3.3.1 Turning the power on / off • Press the [ ] button until the digital camera turns on. Or, you can press the ] button when the camera is off to turn on the camera. • To turn the power off, press the [ ] button again.
  • Page 12: Using The Flash

    • To review the last captured image, press the button. Press the button to return to Snapshot mode. • The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction. • To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button, always hold the camera steady.
  • Page 13: Using The Zoom Function

    Icon Flash mode Description Record a single image. 2 sec. The shutter release will be delayed for 2 seconds. 10 sec. The shutter release will be delayed for 10 seconds. Double Press and release the shutter. This will record the first image after 10 seconds, and then record the second one after another 2 seconds.
  • Page 14: Selecting The Scene Mode

    3.4.1.2 Selecting the Scene mode 1. Set the camera to the REC mode. 2. Press the button to show the scene mode palette. MODE 3. Use the four-way control to select a desired mode and press to confirm the setting. Icon Mode Description...
  • Page 15: Using The Menus

    3.4.2 Using the menus When a menu is displayed, the four-way control and the button are used to make the desired settings. 1. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode. 2. Press the MENU and then press the [ ] / [ ] to select the REC menu.
  • Page 16: Setup Menu

    Menu item Available settings Metering White Balance 3.4.3 Setup menu 1. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC or PLAY mode. 2. Press the MENU , and then press the [ ] / [ ] to select the Setup menu. 3.
  • Page 17: Recording Movie Clips

    Menu item Functions File No. Use this function if the camera experiences a "Folder cannot be created" error or if you want to restart numbering, for example, after erasing all files. [Series] Store the latest used file number no matter deleting files or inserting a new memory card.
  • Page 18: Recording Audio Clips

    2. Compose the subject on the monitor. • Aim the focus area to the subject that you want to take. • The LCD monitor displays the available recording time 3. Start recording. • Press the shutter button to start recording. •...
  • Page 19: Setting The White Balance

    Icon Mode Description Multi Selects an exposure based on readings from multiple points in the subject area Spot Selects an exposure based on a single reading taken from the center of your picture. 3.7.3 Setting the white balance Adjust the white balance to match different light sources such as sunlight, incandescent (tungsten) lighting or, fluorescent lighting.
  • Page 20: Setting The Aeb

    3.7.6 Setting the AEB Sets the auto exposure bracketing (AEB) to shoot 3 continuous images, each with a different exposure setting: correctly exposed, underexposed, and overexposed. 3.7.7 Setting the highlight Make the subject stand out from its surroundings. The subject will be in focus in three different ranges: 3.7.8 Setting the sharpness You can select whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines.
  • Page 21: Setting Face Tracking

    3.7.12 Setting Face tracking After initializing face tracking function, the lens will lock the main character in the picture and follow the movements. Also use auto digital zoom technology to retract and extract zoom lens that allows you to become the focus of lens. 3.7.13 Setting Photo Frame You can add 10 kinds of frames to still images, making them more interesting.
  • Page 22: Magnifying & Trimming Still Images

    3.8.3 Magnifying & trimming still images 1. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode. 2. Select an image. • Press [ ] or [ ] to select the image that you want to magnify or trimming. •...
  • Page 23: Deleting A Single File Or All Files

    3.8.6 Deleting a single file or all files 1. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode. 2. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the image you want to delete. 3. Open the menu. •...
  • Page 24: Other Playback Functions

    2. Open the menu. • Press the MENU button, then use the [ ] / [ ] to select PLAY mode. • Press the [ ] / [ ] to select DPOF and press the [ ] or button. 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press the...
  • Page 25: Pc Dependent Features

    PC Dependent Features Bundled software The camera is supplied with the following software. To install the software, refer to the information supplied with respective CDs. ArcSoft Combines photo editing with creative enhancement and sharing PhotoImpression 5 tools that maximize your digital media experience. ArcSoft Creates multimedia presentations by combining photos and video VideoImpression 2...
  • Page 26: Step 1: Connect The Digital Camera To Your Computer

    4.2.1 Step 1: Connect the digital camera to your computer 1. Connect the supplied USB cable to the computer USB port and turn on the camera. 2. The LCD screen turns off when the connection to the computer has been successfully completed.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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.
  • Page 28 Symptom Cause Solution I cannot download The free space on the hard disk of Ensure that the hard disk has enough images. your computer is insufficient. space for running Windows and that the drive for loading image files has free space equal to or greater than the memory card in the camera.
  • Page 29: Specifications

    Specifications Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD Effective Pixels: 8.0 Mega pixels LCD Display 2.5" LTPS TFT LCD (150K dots) Lens Focal Length: f = 6.2 -18.6 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 37.5-112.5 mm) f-number: f/2.8 (W) ~ f/5.2 (T) Focusing TTL Auto Focus Range: Macro: 15 cm, Normal: 50 cm ~ infinity Shutter Mechanical shutter: Up to 1/2000 sec.
  • Page 30: Service Information

    Service Information Technical Support For free driver updates, product information and news releases, visit the following web site: http://www.BenQ.com Service Information...

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