DC C520 Digital Camera User's Manual Welcome Copyright Copyright 2005 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. Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. 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. Taking care of your camera · Do not use your camera in the following environmental range: temperature below 0°C or above 40°C. · Do not use or store your camera in the environments listed below: ­ Direct sunlight ­ High and dusty places ­ Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources ­ In a closed car that is in direct sunlight ­ Unstable locations · If your camera becomes wet, wipe it with a dry cloth as soon as possible. · Salt or seawater may cause severe camera damage. · Do not use solvents, such as alcohol, to clean your camera. · If the lens is dirty, use a lens brush or soft cloth to clean the lens. Do not touch the lens with your fingers. · To prevent electric shock, do not attempt to disassemble or repair your camera by yourself. · Water may cause a fire or electric shock. Therefore, store your camera in a dry place. · Do not use your camera outdoors when it is raining or snowing. · Do not use your camera in or near water. · If a foreign substance or water gets in your camera, please turn the power off immediately and remove the batteries. Remove the foreign substance or water, and send it to the maintenance center. · Transfer the data to the computer as soon as possible to avoid losing your images and / or video clips. BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual Table of Contents 1. Touring your DC C520 ........................................................ 1 1.1 Checking the package contents ....................................... 1 1.2 DC C520 components .................................................... 1 1.2.1 Front view ........................................................... 1 1.2.2 Rear view............................................................. 2 1.2.3 LED indicators ..................................................... 2 2. Preparing Your DC C520 for Use ........................................ 3 2.1 Installing the batteries .................................................... 3 2.2 Inserting and removing an SD memory card ................... 3 3. Using the DC C520............................................................... 4 3.1 Mode dial....................................................................... 4 3.2 LCD monitor information (camera mode)...................... 5 3.3 Getting started................................................................ 6 3.3.1 Turning the power on / off ..................................... 6 3.3.2 Choosing the screen language ................................. 6 3.3.3 Setting the date and time ........................................ 6 3.3.4 Using the flash...................................................... 7 3.3.5 Using the self-timer............................................... 7 3.3.6 Using the zoom function........................................ 8 3.3.7 Burst................................................................... 9 3.3.8 Auto exposure bracketing (AEB) ............................. 9 3.4 Menu options............................................................... 10 3.4.1 Camera menu .................................................... 10 3.4.2 Video mode ....................................................... 12 3.4.2.1 LCD monitor information (video mode).......... 12 3.4.2.2 Recording video clips .................................... 12 3.4.2.3 Video menu ................................................ 13 3.4.3 Playback mode ................................................... 13 3.4.3.1 LCD monitor information (image playback) ..... 13 i English BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.4.3.2 LCD monitor information (video playback)...... 13 3.4.3.3 Playback mode - the basics............................. 13 3.4.3.4 Playback menu............................................. 15 3.4.4 Setup mode........................................................ 17 3.4.4.1 Setup menu................................................. 17 English ii 4. PC DEPENDENT FEATURES........................................... 19 4.1 Bundled software.......................................................... 19 4.2 Transferring files to your computer .............................. 19 4.2.1 Step 1: Connect the digital camera to your computer 20 4.2.2 Step 2: Download images or video clips .................. 20 4.3 Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer (optional feature).......................................................... 21 5. Troubleshooting ................................................................. 22 6. Specifications ...................................................................... 24 7. Service Information ............................................................ 25 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 1 TOURING YOUR DC C520 English 1.1 Checking the package contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. User's Manual DC C520 digital camera USB cable AA batteries Hand strap DC C520 software CD-ROM Pouch AV cable Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. If any of the items are missing or appear to be damaged, contact your dealer. Save the packaging in case you need to ship your camera for service. 1.2 DC C520 components 1.2.1 Front view 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Shutter button Built-in flash Power button Mode dial Self-timer LED Lens Beeper PC (USB) / AV Out terminal Microphone Touring your DC C520 1 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 1.2.2 Rear view English 2 1. W [ ] Thumbnail button ] Zoom out button [ T 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. [ ] Zoom in button Strap eyelet [ [ [ [ [ [ [ ] Rec-play button ] Menu button ] Delete button ] Arrow button (Up) ] Arrow button (Right) ] Self-timer button ] Arrow button (Down) ] Arrow button (Left) 10. [ 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. [ ] Flash button Battery / SD memory card cover OK button DISP button Tripod socket LCD monitor Status LED 1.2.3 LED indicators Indicator State Solid red Status LED Solid green Blinking red Self-timer LED Blinking red Description · The digital camera is powering up. · The digital camera is ready to capture images or record video clips. · The flash is charging. · The self-timer function is activated. Blinking green · The USB communication / transfer is in progress. · The LCD on the digital camera is manufactured with sophisticated technology; however, the display may have some light spots or show unusual colors. This is normal and does not indicate display malfunction, nor will this affect the pictures you take with the camera. Touring your DC C520 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 2 PREPARING YOUR DC C520 FOR USE English 2.1 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. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Open the battery cover. 3. Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration. 4. Close the battery cover. To remove the batteries: 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward, and then open the battery cover. 3. Remove the batteries. 2.2 Inserting and removing an SD memory card The DC C520 is equipped with 16 MB internal memory, allowing you to record video clips and capture images. You can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card to store more files. 1. Always make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing a memory card. 2. Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration. 3. Close the battery / SD memory card cover. To remove the SD memory card, make sure the camera is turned off. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject. · Be sure to format the SD memory card with this · To prevent valuable data from being accidentally · To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, · SD memory card in the following sizes are supported: 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB. The DC C520 is compatible with SD memory cards manufactured by Panasonic, Toshiba, and Sandisk. Please contact your local dealer for purchase information. you must unlock the card. erased from an SD memory card, you can slide the write-protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to "LOCK". camera before the initial use. Preparing Your DC C520 for Use 3 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3 USING THE DC C520 3.1 Mode dial English You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting conditions to achieve the desired effect. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Icon [ ] Mode Description Power button Press to turn on / off the power. Select this mode to access advanced features. Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action automatically. Select this mode to record video clips. Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-offocus. Select this mode to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes. Select this mode to capture fast-moving subjects. Select this mode to take photographs of people against a dusk or night-time background. Select this mode to adjust the camera settings. [ M ] Manual [ A ] Auto [ [ [ [ [ ] ] ] ] ] Video Portrait Landscape Sports Night Setup [SET] 4 Using the DC C520 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.2 LCD monitor information (camera mode) English 1. Mode indicator [ A ] Auto Mode [SET] Setup Mode [ ] Video Mode 6. ISO [ [ [ ] ISO Auto ] ISO 50 ] ISO 100 [ [ [ [ ] Sunny ] Cloudy ] Sunset ] Tungsten [ ] Landscape Mode [ M ] Manual Mode [ [ 2. ] Sports Mode ] Portrait Mode 7. [ ] ISO 200 Resolution [ [ [ ] 2560 x 1920 ] 2048 x 1536 ] 1280 x 960 [ ] Fluorescent 13. Metering [ ] Center Average [ ] Spot 14. Sharpness [ [ ] Sharpness - Low ] Sharpness - Medium [ ] Night Mode Flash mode [ [ [ ] Auto Flash (Default) ] Red Eye ] Forced Flash 8. [ ] 640 x 480 Image Quality [ [ ] Quality Fine ] Quality Normal 3. [ ] No Flash Self-timer mode [ [ [ ] OFF ] 2 sec. delay ] 10 sec. delay [ ] Sharpness - High 15. Saturation [ ] Saturation - Low [ ] Saturation Medium [ ] Saturation - High 16. Remaining battery status [ ] Full battery power [ ] Medium battery power [ ] Low battery power [ ] No battery power 17. AF area 18. Zoom status [ ] Quality Economy 9. Possible number of shots 10. Effect [ [ ] Effect Normal ]B&W 4. [ 10+2 ] 10+2 sec. delay Capture mode indicator [ [ ] Single ] Burst [ ] Sepia 11. Focus indicator [ [ ] Focus Auto 5. ] Macro [ ] AEB EV (Exposure Value) [ ] Infinity -0.3, -0.7, -1.0, -1.3, 12. White balance -1.7, -2.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0, [ ] Auto WB +1.3, +1.7, +2.0 Using the DC C520 5 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.3 Getting started English 6 3.3.1 Turning the power on / off · · Press the [ ] button until the digital camera turns on. ] button again. To turn the power off, press the [ 3.3.2 Choosing the screen language When the camera is turned on for the first time, a language-selection screen will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Follow the steps below to choose the desired language. 1. Rotate the mode dial to [SET] mode, and then press the [ camera. 2. Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to [Language] menu. 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the desired language. 4. Press the OK button to confirm. ] button to turn on your 3.3.3 Setting the date and time Follow the steps below to set the current date and time. 1. Rotate the mode dial to [SET] mode, and then press the [ camera. 2. Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to [Date/Time] menu. ] button to turn on your 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to move to Year, Month, Day and Time fields. · Move to the field that you would like to change, and then press the OK button. To decrease a value, press [ ]. The time is displayed in 24 hour format. 4. Press the OK button after all fields are set. · · · To increase a value of a field, press [ ]. · If you would like to change the date display style, press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to [Date Format] menu in Setup Mode, and then select your preferred setting. Using the DC C520 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.3.4 Using the flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the us ...