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- Page 1 DC E310 Digital Camera User Manual Welcome Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
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Page 2: Taking Care Of Your Camera
Copyright Copyright 2006 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Touring Your Camera ....................1 Checking the Package Contents ..................1 Camera Components ......................2 1.2.1 Front View ........................2 1.2.2 Rear View ........................2 1.2.3 LCD Monitor Icons ....................3 1.2.3.1 Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode: ............3 1.2.3.2 Display icons -- Video Record Mode: ............... - Page 4 4.3.2 Delete All ........................19 4.3.3 Slideshow ........................19 4.3.4 Protect ........................19 4.3.5 Thumbnail ........................ 19 4.3.6 Rotation ........................20 Setup Menu ........................20 4.4.1 Language ........................20 4.4.2 Frequency ......................... 20 4.4.3 Power Off ........................20 4.4.4 Beeper ........................20 4.4.5 Format ........................
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Page 5: Touring Your Camera
OURING AMERA Checking the Package Contents The package includes the following items: Common Product Components: User manual Digital camera USB cable Camera strap Camera software CD-ROM Camera pouch Batteries Common (Optional) Accessories: Memory card If anything is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer. Save the packaging in the event you need to ship your camera for service. -
Page 6: Camera Components
Camera Components 1.2.1 Front View Strap eyelet Lens cover Lens Self-timer LED Flash Power button Shutter button 1.2.2 Rear View Focus switch Normal mode Macro mode Status LED button Playback button Arrow button (right) MODE button SET Set button Flash button Arrow button (down) MENU button Arrow button (left) -
Page 7: Lcd Monitor Icons
1.2.3 LCD Monitor Icons 1.2.3.1 Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode: Capture mode Focus Mode 11 10 Macro mode [No icon] Normal mode Shooting mode [No icon] Single Selftimer Cont. 1.3MP Cont. VGA White balance 10. Battery level A Auto Full battery power Daylight Medium battery power... -
Page 8: Display Icons -- Video Record Mode
1.2.3.2 Display icons -- Video Record Mode: Video mode Memory card indicator Battery level Possible recording time Image size Focus mode (at preview mode only) 1.2.3.3 Display icons -- Still Image Playback Mode: Capture mode Protection icon File number/ total number of files 1.2.3.4 Display icons -- Video Playback Mode Total record time... -
Page 9: Preparing Your Camera For Use
REPARING OUR CAMERA FOR You can use either 2 AAA size batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH) to power the camera. Installing Batteries 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the [OPEN] arrow. 3. -
Page 10: Inserting An Sd Memory Card (Optional Accessory)
Inserting an SD Memory Card (optional accessory) The camera comes with 16MB of internal memory, allowing you to store images and video clips in the camera. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store additional images and video clips. -
Page 11: Attaching The Hand Strap
Attaching the Hand Strap: To prevent accidental dropping of the camera, always use the strap. Turning the Power On/Off The camera is switched between On/Off as follows: 1. You can use the POWER button to power on/off the camera. • Open the lens cover before you start taking pictures/recording video clips. -
Page 12: Formatting The Memory Card
Formatting the Memory Card This utility formats the SD memory card / the internal memory and erases all images and data stored on the memory card. To format the memory card: 1. Toggle the MODE button to , and press the SET button. -
Page 13: Setting Image Resolution And Quality
Setting Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on a memory card. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images. -
Page 14: Camera Operating Mode
AMERA PERATING This chapter describes the camera operating modes, and explains how to take pictures, record movie clips and play back photos, movies. Capture Mode 3.1.1 Normal Mode Your camera is equipped with a 1.5” LCD monitor to compose images. Before you start taking pictures, be sure that the lens cover is opened and the focus switch is set to the appropriate photography mode. -
Page 15: Digital Zoom
3.1.3 Digital Zoom Using digital zoom, images appear closer. Digital processing lets you zoom in the image without deterioration. 1. Toggle the MODE button to , and press the SET button. 2. Compose your picture while viewing the LCD monitor. 3. -
Page 16: Flash
3.1.5 Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. When you are in Normal mode (the focus switch is set to ), you can take an image using a flash mode suitable to your circumstances. 1. -
Page 17: Video Mode
VIDEO MODE 3.2.1 Recording Video Clips The movie mode allows you to record video clips (without audio) at a resolution of VGA / QVGA pixels. 1. Open the lens cover. 2. Press the POWER button. 3. Toggle the MODE button to , and press the SET button. -
Page 18: Playback Mode
Playback Mode In the Playback mode, you can view, magnify, delete images, play video clips, or run a slide show. Playback mode also provides a thumbnail image display, allowing you to quickly search for the image you want. 3.3.1 Viewing Images When you take a still image or movie, it is immediately stored in internal memory or on an SD memory card. -
Page 19: Viewing Video Clips
3.3.2 Viewing Video Clips To view a recorded video clip, follow these steps: 1. Open the lens cover. 2. Press the POWER button. 3. Press the button. The last image appears on the screen. 4. Use the buttons to choose the video you want to see. 5. -
Page 20: Rotating Images
3.3.4 Rotating Images You can rotate still images during image playback. To rotate the selected image: 1. Press the button. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select [Thumbnail] using the buttons and press the SET button. • The image is rotated by 90 degrees and displayed counter- Rotation clockwise. -
Page 21: Protecting Images
3.3.6 Protecting Images You can set the images to protected files to prevent them from being erased by accident. 1. Press the button. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select [Protect] using the buttons and press the SET button. • Protection is applied to the image and the camera returns Protect to the playback mode. -
Page 22: Menu Options
MENU O PTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1. Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Press the buttons to select the desired setting. 4. -
Page 23: Video Menu
Video Menu You can configure basic setting for recording video clips in this menu. 1. Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Toggle the SET button to select the desired setting. 4. -
Page 24: Rotation
4.3.6 Rotation Refer to 3.3.4 “Rotating Images” for further details. Setup Menu You can configure the general settings for your camera’s operating environment in this menu. 1. Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button. 2. Press the buttons to select the desired setting. -
Page 25: Connecting To A Computer
ONNECTING TO A OMPUTER Connecting the camera to your computer enables you to perform the following functions: • Upload photos, movie clips, and sound clips to your computer for storage and organiza- tion Installing the Digital Camera Software • It's recommended that you set up the driver and software before connecting the digital camera to your PC. -
Page 26: 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. 5.3.1 Transferring Photos and Movie Clips This section shows you how to use the Windows Explorer utility to manipulate files between your camera and a PC. -
Page 27: 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. To use the camera as a PC camera, follow these steps: Step 1: Install the PC camera driver (it is combined with the USB mass-storage driver on the CD-ROM) Step 2: Connecting the camera to your computer... - Page 28 Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera. 3.
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Page 29: Troubleshooting
ROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Causes Solutions The power won’t turn • The battery is out of power. • First turn on the PC, then connect • The USB cable is not properly the camera and PC with the USB connected to the camera or PC. cable. -
Page 30: Specifications
PECIFICATIONS Item Description Image Sensor Approx. 3.2 Mega pixels Lens Focal length: f = 8.5mm F-number: 2.8 Digital Zoom Digital: 4X (Capture mode) LCD Monitor 1.5-inch color TFT LCD Focus Range Normal: 1.5m to infinity Macro: 0.4m to 0.6m Capture modes Still Image, Video (movie) recording Self-Timer 10-second delay... -
Page 31: Service Information
If you encountered problems using the camera and the camera driver program, please visit the following website for technical support, answers to frequently asked questions and download services: http://support.BenQ.com For free driver program updates, product information and news release, please visit the following web address: http://www.BenQ.com... - Page 32 <Memo> Service Information Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
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