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DC C750/C850 Digital Camera User Manual Welcome...
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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.
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 ............
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..........13 3.7.2 Setting the metering ........13 3.7.3 Setting the white balance ........... 14 3.7.4 Setting the ISO ..........14 3.7.5 Setting the Exposure ..........14 3.7.6 Setting the AEB ..........14 3.7.7 Setting the highlight ........... 14 3.7.8 Setting the sharpness ........
• 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...
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...
Preparing Your Camera for Use Installing the batteries You can use two AA batteries to power up the camera. Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or removing the batteries. To insert the batteries: 1.
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 / Toggle between different modes of displayed information LCD monitor information (REC mode) 9999...
Getting started 3.3.1 Turning the power on / off • Press [ ] 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 [ ] again.
• When the focus or exposure is not suitable, the frame of the focus area turns red. • To review the last captured image, press . Press to return to Snapshot mode. • The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction. •...
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 Record two images in a shot after pressing the shutter release button 10 and 12 seconds.
3.4.1.2 Selecting the Scene mode 1. Set the camera to the REC mode. 2. Press to show the scene mode palette. 3. Use the four-way control to select a desired mode and press to confirm the setting. Icon Mode Description Program The camera makes settings suitable for the shooting conditions.
Icon Mode Description Voice REC Records audio. • The higher the ISO value, the grainer you may see in the image. 3.4.2 Using the menus When a menu is displayed, the four-way control and are used to make the desired settings.
Menu item Available settings Face Tracking Off / On Photo Frame Off / 1-10 frames Digital Zoom Off / On 3.4.2.2 REC menu list (movie) Menu item Available settings Movie Size Metering White Balance 3.4.3 Setup menu 1. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC or PLAY mode. 2.
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Menu item Functions Power Save [1 min.] For power conservation, the camera is turned off automatically for a period of time. [3 min.] [5 min.] Date & Time Sets the date & time. Language Select a language for display menus and other information. File No.
Menu item Functions Reset All Resets the entire menu and button operation settings to initial default. The following settings do not change after Reset All: Date & Time setting Language setting TV out setting Battery Type Recording movie clips 1. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Movie mode. 2.
Other recording functions 3.7.1 Setting the quality Compression Purpose Super Fine Shoot higher quality images. Fine Shoot normal quality images. Normal Shoot for more images. 3.7.2 Setting the metering There are 3 different light metering options available on your camera. Icon Mode Description...
Icon Mode Description For more accurate adjustment or when the light source cannot be (Custom) specified. When this option is highlighted, press the shutter button to enter the mode. Then, point the camera at [Custom WB] something white (for example, white paper) as the reference white color and press the shutter button again.
3.7.9 Setting the photo effect You can add special effects to your images in REC or PLAY mode. Icon Description Normal No effect is added to the image. B&W Convert image to black & white. Sepia Recorded image will be stored in a sepia tone. Negative Opposite what they were in the original image.
3.7.15 Using Smile Catch Smile Catch automatically captures the moment of a smile of your subject. 1. In the REC mode, press and select 2. The camera is tracking the face of your subject (a white frame shows). 3. Press the shutter to activate smile tracking, and then release the shutter immediately. The camera now is tracking the smile of your subject (a green frame shows).
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. •...
• During the slideshow, press to pause the slideshow and press again to resume. 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.
4. Select multiple images. • Use the four-way control to select the image. • Press to toggle on and off. Repeat this step until all images that you want to delete are displayed with an icon 5. Delete images. • Press , then select and press...
3.8.9 Other playback functions You can also protect (lock) images from being deleted, edit images, copy files, or enter setup for more options. To do so, press in the PLAY mode, and select a function. Using the Camera...
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...
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.
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.
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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.
Service Information Technical Support For further services, product information and news releases, visit the following web site: http://www.BenQ.com Service Information...