DC E300 Digital Camera User’s Manual Welcome
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Table of Contents English 1 TOURING YOUR DC E300 ...........................................................................................1 1.1 1.2 Checking the Package Contents .......................................................................................... 1 DC E300 Components ......................................................................................................... 2 1.2.1 Front View .............................................................................................
2 Table of Contents 5.2 5.3 English 5.4 Bundled Software ............................................................................................................... 25 Transferring Files To/From a Computer .......................................................................... 26 5.3.1 Transferring Photos and Movie Clips ..................................................................... 26 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA .....................................................................
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual TOURING YOUR DC E300 1.1 English 1 Checking the Package Contents The package includes the following items: Common Product Components: 1. User's manual 2. DC E300 digital camera 3. USB cable 4. Camera strap 5. DC E300 software CD-ROM 6. Camera pouch 7. Batteries Common (Optional) Accessories: 1. 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.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 1.2 DC E300 Components 1.2.1 Front View 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Strap eyelet Lens cover Lens Self-timer LED Flash POWER Power button Shutter buttonr 1.2.2 Rear View 1. Focus switch Macro mode 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Normal mode Status LED Arrow button (up) Thumbnail button MENU Menu button Arrow button (right) MODE Mode button SET Set button Flash button Arrow button (down) Zoom button Arrow button (left) Quick view button Delete button 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1.2.3 LCD Monitor Icons English 1.2.3.1 Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode: 1. 2. Possible number of shots (at the current size and quality settings) Battery level Full battery power Medium battery power 3. 4. Virtually no battery power Memory card indicator Flash mode 5. Flash off Focus Mode 1 Auto flash 2 Macro mode 6. Normal mode White balance A Auto Daylight 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 Cloudy Tungsten 7. Fluorescent Image quality Super fine Fine 8.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1.2.3.2 Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode: English 1. 2. 3. Battery level Movie mode Memory card indicator 1 3 2 1.2.3.3 Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode: 1. 2. 3. 4.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual PREPARING YOUR DC E300 FOR USE English 2 You can use either 2 AAA size batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH) to power the camera. 2.1 Installing Batteries 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the [OPEN] arrow. 3. Insert the batteries, noting correct polarity (+ and -). 4. Close the battery cover firmly. Note • • • • • • Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2.2 Inserting an SD Memory Card (optional accessory) English The camera comes with 16MB (14MB available for image storage) 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. 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2.4 Attaching the Hand Strap: 2.5 English 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. • When the power is turned on, the camera will start in the mode.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2.7 Setting Image Resolution and Quality English 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.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3 CAMERA OPERATING MODE 3.1 Record Mode 3.1.1 Taking Images 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. 1. Open the lens cover. 2. Set the focus switch to . 3. Toggle the MODE button to , and press the SET button. 4. Compose your shot on the display screen. 5.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English • Toggle the button to magnify up to 4x. 4. Press the shutter button to capture a “zoomed” image. Note • Digital zoom is only available at the resolution of 2912 x 2184 and 2032 x 1520 pixels. 3.1.3 Self-Timer The self-timer duration is ten seconds. Activate the self-timer by pressing the shutter button. The self-timer LED blinks slowly for seven seconds and then blinks rapidly for the last three seconds.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual , and press the SET English 1. Toggle the MODE button to button. 2. Press the button repeatedly until the desired flash mode appears. : Auto flash. The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting conditions. Select this mode for general flash photography. : Flash off. The flash will not fire. Select this mode when taking images in a place where flash photography is prohibited, or when the distance to the subject is beyond the effective range of the flash. 3.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual • If you press the • If you press the button, you can view the next still image or movie. button, you can view the previous still image or movie. English • To cancel the self-timer at any time, press the shutter button to disrupt the sequence. Note • Images are played back from the following recording media: * When no memory card is loaded, it plays back from internal memory. * When an SD memory card is loaded, it plays back from SD memory card.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual To view still images, follow the steps below: , and press the SET English 1. Toggle the MODE button to button. 2. Press the button. • Nine thumbnail images appear on the LCD monitor (Assuming there are nine or more images in memory). 3. To view a full-size image, selecting it using the / / / buttons, and then press the SET button and the selected image will be displayed in the full LCD frame. 3.2.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual • One shot at a time English * Using the • button. * Using the [Delete] menu. All frames at once To delete one image or movie (Quick Delete1. Toggle the MODE button to button. mode): , and press the SET 2. To delete the last recorded image/movie, press the button. 3. Press the SET button. 4. When the delete message appears, select [Yes] using the / buttons and then press the SET button. • If you wish to cancel the deletion, select [No].
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual To delete one image/movie (Delete menu): , and press the SET 2. Select the image/video clip you wish to delete using the / buttons. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Select [Delete] using the / buttons and press the button. 5. Select [This Image] using the / buttons and press the SET button. 6. To confirm the deletion on the selected image, select [Yes] using the press the SET button. • The next image/video clip appears. English 1. Toggle the MODE button to button.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.2.6 Formatting Media English This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data. 1. Toggle the MODE button to SET button. , and press the 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select [Delete] using the / buttons and press the button. 4. Select [Format] using the / buttons and press the SET button. 5. To format the memory card/internal memory, select [Yes] and press the SET button.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English Note • It is not possible to copy from SD memory card to internal memory. 3.2.8 Changing the Camera Startup Logo You can specify the start up logo for your camera. You can select the new logo among the taken still images. To activate the new startup logo, follow the steps below: 1. Toggle the MODE button to button. , and press the SET 2. Display the still image you want to specify using the / buttons. 3. Press the MENU button. 4.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1. Toggle the MODE button to button. , and press the SET English 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select [DPOF] using the / buttons and press the button. 4. Select [Single] using the / buttons and press the SET button. 5. Select the desired field item using the / buttons and press the SET button. • [Quantity]: Allow you to select the image quantity (0~9). Use the / buttons to select the desired image quantity.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3 MOVIE MODE English 3.3.1 Recording Video Clips The movie mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. To view still images, follow the steps below: 1. Open the lens cover. 2. 3. • 4. Toggle the MODE button to , and press the SET button. To start recording a video clip, press the shutter button. Shooting continues until you press the shutter button again. Pressing the shutter button again stops recording.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 4 MENU OPTIONS 4.1 The Basic of the Menu Operation • To display the menu: 1. Toggle the MODE button to / / / . 2. Press the SET button. • On the mode, the menu appears. Skip Step 3. 3. Press the MENU button. • The menu appears. • To select an item: 1. Press the / buttons to select the desired item. 2. Press the button to enter the field menu. • To select a setting value: 1. Press the / buttons to select the desired setting. 2.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Description English Setting Option Resolution 2032 x 1520 Sets the image resolution. Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting Image Resolution and Quality” for further details. 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Quality Super fine Sets the image quality. Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting Image Resolution and Quality” for further details. Exposure Fine Normal Your camera adjusts the exposure of each scene automatically.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 4.2.2 Movie Menu Setting Exposure Description Refer to section in this manual titled “Exposure” in the Record Menu for further details. Option -1.5EV~+1.5EV A Auto WB (White Balance) Daylight Refer to section in this manual titled “WB” in the Record Menu for further details. Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent 4.2.3 Playback Menu Setting Description Delete Refer to section in this manual titled “Deleting Images/Formatting Media” for further details.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4.2.4 Setup Menu English Setting Description Option Date & Time Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” for further details. -- Beeper The camera produces a sound (beep) each time you press a camera button, if this function is enabled. On Off This option allows you to select the language for the menus and the text display on the LCD monitor.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 5 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER Connecting the DC E300 to your computer enables you to perform the following functions: • upload photos, movie clips, and sound clips to your computer for storage and organization Before connecting to a computer running Microsoft Windows 98SE, you must first install the software that is included on the software installation CD-ROM that came with the DC E300. 5.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 5.2 Bundled Software Software English The software installation CD-ROM included with the DC E300 includes the following software. Please refer to the software’s help or electronic user manual for instructions. Description 1. DC E300 Driver (Win 98SE) For Win 98SE only. If your operation system is Windows 98SE, please setup the DC E300 driver first. If the operation system is Windows ME/2000/XP, then it's not necessary for you to setup driver in advance. 2.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 5.3 Transferring Files To/From a Computer English This section explains how to transfer images, movies between your camera and a PC using Windows XP/ME/2000/98SE. 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. 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Turn on the camera. 3. Select [Disk Drive] using the / buttons and press the SET button. 4.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 5.4 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA 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 Step 3: Running your application software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting) Note • • Video conferencing (or video editing) software is not included with the camera. This mode is not supported for Mac.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer English 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. Select [PC Cam] using the / buttons and press the SET button. 4. Position the camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod. Note • When using camera as a PC camera, there is no need to install any batteries into the camera.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Causes Solutions • The battery is out of power. • The USB cable is not properly connected to the camera or PC. • First turn on the PC, then connect the camera and PC with the USB cable. The power turns off during use. • The battery is out of power. • Power Saving mode is enabled. • The battery cover is opened when in use. • Switch on the power. • Do not open the battery cover when the camera is in use. The battery power is being used up too quickly.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 7 SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image Sensor Approx. 3.0 Mega pixels Lens Focal length: f = 8.65mm F-number: 3.0 Digital Zoom Digital: 4X LCD Monitor 1.5-inch color TFT LCD Focus Range Normal: 1.6m to infinity Macro: 0.4m to 0.6m Exposure Automatic exposure with manual EV Compensationcompensation +/1.5EV in 0.3EV steps File standards JPEG, EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.0, DCF 1.
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