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BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1. Touring your DC E53+ ............1 ........1 1.1 Checking the Package Contents ........... 1 1.2 DC E53+ Components ............1 1.2.1 Front View ............2 1.2.2 Rear View ..........2 1.2.3 Status LED Indicator 2.
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BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual ........15 3.3.2.2 Magnifying Images ....16 3.3.2.3 Thumbnail Display (Index Playback) ....... 16 3.3.3 Playback Mode Menu Settings .. 17 3.3.4 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information (Video) ........17 3.3.5 Playing Back Video Clips ..............
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual DC E53+ OURING YOUR 1.1 Checking the Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. User manual DC E53+ digital camera USB cable Battery Hand strap DC E53+ software...
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1.2.2 Rear View LCD monitor Display / Audio mode button Status LED T Zoom in button W Zoom out button Menu button Delete button Strap eyelet Control and Set buttons Battery / SD memory card cover 10.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual DC E53+ REPARING 2.1 Installing the Battery We highly recommend you use only the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery for your digital still camera. Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2.3 Using an AC Power Adapter Using an AC power adapter prevents the DC E53+ from automatically powering off while transferring files to your computer. See the preceding section to learn how to charge the battery.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual DC E53+ SING THE 3.1 Capture Mode 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. 2. Slide the mode switch to [ Press down halfway 3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.1 Capture Mode LCD Monitor Information Camera mode Image quality ] SUPER FINE ] FINE ] NORMAL Image size (resolution) ] 2560 x 1920 ] 2048 x 1536 ] 1280 x 960 ] 640 x 480...
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.2 Changing Camera Settings Camera settings can be changed with the five-way button. 1. Up/Flash: Scrolls upwards in menus and enables you to choose the appropriate flash setting. 2. Left/Exposure compensation/Backlight correction: Scrolls left in menus and enables you to activate exposure compensation/backlight correction function.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Notes • The description of each scene serves as a general guide for your conve- nience. Set the digital still camera to suit your own preferences. • The scene mode can be set only in [ ] mode.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.2.3 Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be set in [ ] mode. This feature is useful for situations where you may wish to be part of the picture. 1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.2.5 Deleting Images Use this function to delete one or all images/video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card. Please note that the deleted images or video clips cannot be recovered. Immediate Erase (Quick Delete Function) The quick delete function enables you to delete an image immediately after capturing it.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Icon Item Functional Description COLOR Sets the color of the image that will be captured. NORMAL B&W SEPIA WHITE Sets the white balance when capturing images under specific lighting con- BALANCE ditions. AUTO AUTO DAYLIGHT...
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BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Icon Item Functional Description Selects a brightness level for the LCD monitor. BRIGHTNESS The adjustment range is from –5 to +5. DIGITAL Enables or disables digital zoom. ZOOM – ON/OFF QUICK VIEW Enables the display of a captured image on the LCD monitor immediately QUICK after you have captured the image.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.3.2.3 Using the Digital Zoom Using a combination of 3X optical zoom and 4X digital zoom permits zoom photography up to 12X to suit the subject and the distance. Digital zoom is a useful feature, however, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainy) the image will appear.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.2.2 Movie Mode Menu Settings 1. Slide the mode switch to [ MOVIE SETUP 2. Press the button to access the camera menu, then use buttons to select [MOVIE] menu. 3. Use the / / / buttons to select the desired item in [MOVIE] menu, then press the OK button.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Note The range of magnification factor is: 1.5x, 2.0x, 2.5x, 3.0x, 3.5x, 4.0x, 4.5x, 5.0x, 5.5x, 6.0x, 6.5x, 7.0x, 7.5x and 8.0x. 3.3.2.3 Thumbnail Display (Index Playback) This function allows you to view four or nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Icon Item Functional Description COPY TO Allows you to copy your files from the camera’s internal memory to a mem- COPY CARD ory card. Of course, you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some files in internal memory.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Notes • The zoom function cannot be activated while playing back video clips. • To play back video clips on the computer, we recommend you to use Windows Media Player 9.0 (WMP 9.0). You can download the latest WMP version from the website at www.microsoft.com.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.4.3 Playing Back a Voice File 1. Perform the steps 1~3 described under “Recording Voice Files” on page 18.. Voice playlist appears on the screen. AUD_0011 2. Use the buttons to select the voice file you want to play.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Icon Item Functional Description SPEAKER Enables or disables the sounds associated with camera button functions. – ON/OFF FORMAT Erases all data and reformats the internal memory or the SD card loaded in your camera. Protected images are also erased. SD card cannot be format- FORMAT ted if it is write-protected.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual PC DEPENDENT FEATURES 4.1 Bundled Software The DC E53+ is supplied with the following software: Ulead Photo Ulead® Photo Express™ 5.0 SE is a complete photo project software Express for digital images. Acquire photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4.3 Printer Mode If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed without using a computer by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer. Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1.
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BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4. Use the buttons to select the desired item, then PRINT INFO press the OK button. Use the buttons to change the setting, then press QUANTITY the OK button to confirm. DATE [QUANTITY]: Specifies the number of prints. You can FILE NAME select a number up to 10.
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BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1. Use the buttons to select the [PRINT ORDER] PRINT MODE SELECT mode, then press the OK button. PRINT PRINT ORDER SELECT ITEM : ENTRY: 2. Use the button to access in the selection of paper PRINT PAPER setting, then press the OK button to print.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual ROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Symptom Cause Measure The power does not There is no battery or the battery is Insert the battery correctly.
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BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Symptom Cause Measure The camera does not The battery is running low. Recharge or use the AC power shoot even when adapter. pressing the shutter The camera is not in shooting Slide the mode switch to shooting button.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual ERVICE NFORMATION Technical Support If you have any problems or questions regarding the DC E53+ or the camera driver, 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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