User manual BENQ DC C60

English DC C60 User's Manual Welcome Copyright Copyright (c) 2004 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 prior written permission from BenQ Corporation. Brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. English Disclaimer BenQ makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. BenQ assumes no responsibility for any error that may appear in this document. BenQ makes no commitment to update nor to keep current the information contained in this document. Taking care of your camera · Do not use your camera over the following environmental range: temperature: O°C to 40°C, relative humidity: 45% ~ 85%. · Do not use or store your camera in environments listed below: Direct sunlight. High humidity and dusty places. Next to the air conditioner, electric heater or the other heat sources. In a closed car that is directly under the sun. Avoid shaky places. · If your camera becomes wet, wipe it with dry cloth as soon as possible. · Salt of seawater may cause severe camera damage. · Do not use organic solvents, such as alcohol, etc., to clean your camera. · If the lens or viewfinder is dirty, please use the lens brush or soft cloth to clean the lens. Do not touch the lens with your fingers. · To prevent electrical shock, do not attempt to disassemble or repair your camera by yourself. · Water may cause a fire or electric shock. Therefore, please 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 the water. · If the foreign substance or water gets in your camera, please tum the power off immediately and disconnect the batteries and the transformer. 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 image data. Table of Contents Table of Contents BenQ DC 5330 1. Touring your DC C60 ...................................1 1.1. Checking package contents ................................. 1 1.2. Parts of the DC C60 and their names ................. 1 1.2.1. Front View ..................................................................... 1 1.2.2. Rear View ....................................................................... 2 1.2.3. SET/Direction button .................................................... 2 1.2.4. Mode Dial ...................................................................... 3 1.2.5. Viewfinder LED Indicator ............................................ 3 English 2. Preparing your DC C60 for using .................4 2.1. Loading the battery ............................................. 4 2.2. Using an AC Power Adapter: ............................. 4 2.3. How to charge the Battery: ................................ 5 2.4. Loadig an SD Memory Card: ............................. 5 2.5. Attaching the Strap: ............................................ 6 3. Using the DC C60 ..........................................7 Working Mode ........................................................... 7 3.1. Auto Capture Mode ............................................. 7 3.1.1. Compose the pictures .................................................... 7 3.1.2. Using the Optical Zoom ................................................ 9 3.1.3. Using the Digital Zoom ................................................. 9 3.1.4. Using the Self-timer ...................................................... 10 3.1.5. Using the Flash .............................................................. 11 3.1.6. Changing the Focus ....................................................... 12 3.1.7. Changing the Exposure Compensation ....................... 13 3.1.8. Capture Mode Setup ..................................................... 14 3.1.8.1. Picture Setting .....................................................................15 3.1.8.2. Function Setting ..................................................................17 3.1.8.3. AE/AWB Setting ..................................................................20 3.2. Program Mode ..................................................... 22 3.3. Shutter Speed-priority Mode .............................. 23 Table of Contents I Table of Contents Table of Contents BenQ DC 5330 3.4. Aperture-priority Mode....................................... 23 3.5. Full Manual Mode ............................................... 24 3.6. Portrait Mode ....................................................... 25 3.7. Sports Mode ......................................................... 25 3.8. Night Scene Mode ................................................ 25 3.9. Video Mode .......................................................... 26 3.10. Playing Back Images.......................................... 27 3.10.1. Playing Back Photographed Images ........................... 27 3.10.2. Voice Record ................................................................ 28 3.10.3. Playing Back Movies .................................................... 29 3.10.4. Thumbnail Display ...................................................... 29 3.10.5. Zoom Playback ............................................................ 29 3.10.6. Slideshow Display ........................................................ 30 3.10.7. Playback Mode Setup .................................................. 31 3.10.7.1. Slide Show ..........................................................................31 3.10.7.2. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ................................31 3.10.7.3. Protect ................................................................................32 3.10.7.4. LCD Brightness ..................................................................32 English 3.10.8. Erasing Images .............................................................. 33 3.11. SET-UP MODE ................................................ 34 3.11.1. Basic Setting ................................................................ 34 3.11.2. Custom Setting ........................................................... 36 4. PC dependent features ..................................38 4.1. Installing digital camera software ....................... 38 4.2. The Software of this Installation CD .................. 39 4.3. Downloading the Image(s) ................................. 40 5. Troubleshooting (Error Message Table) ......41 6. Specifications .................................................42 7. Service information .......................................44 II Table of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual TOURING YOUR DC C60 1.1. Checking package contents The package should include the following items: English · DC C60 digital camera · Lithium-ion Battery (rechargable) · SD Memory Card · AC power adapter · Camera pouch · Hand Strap · AV cable · USB cable · User's manual · DC C60 software CD-ROM 1.2. Parts of the DC C60 and their names 1.2.1. Front View 1. Self-timer/AF support LED 2. Optical viewfinder 3. Built-in flash 4. Shutter button 5. Lens/lens cover 6. POWER-Power button 7. MIC-Microphone 8. Mode dial 9. DC IN 5V terminal 10. USB/A/V OUT terminal Touring your DC C60 1 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 1.2.2. Rear View English 1.2.3. SET/Direction button SET/Direction button SET/Direction button: 4. 5. -Arrow button (left) -Exp./back light -Arrow button (right) -Flash button 1. Diopter adjustment dial 2. Viewfinder 3. Viewfinder LED 4. / Zoom button 5. Speaker 6. -Menu button 7. -Display button 8. Strap holder 9. command dial 10. -Delete button 11. Tripod socket 12. Battery/ SD Memory Card cover 13. LCD monitor 14. SET/Direction button 1. SET-Set button 2. -Arrow button (up) -Focus button/macro 3. -Arrow button (down) -Self-timer button/interval 2 Touring your DC C60 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 1.2.4. Mode Dial English Mode Dial 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. : Auto mode P: Program mode TV : TV (Shutter Speed priority) AV: AV (Aperture priority) M : Manual mode : Portrait mode : Sports mode : Night scene mode : Movie mode 10. : Set-up mode 11. PC: PC mode 12. : Playback mode 1.2.5. Viewfinder LED Indicator This describes the color and state of the viewfinder LED. Color Green State On During power off During photography During playback -----During connection to a PC While the camera is connected to a PC. ------ Battery charging in Auto focusing progress. successful. (AF is locked) -----AC adaptor plug in Writing to SD card in progress Auto focusing failure Interval photography stand by Flashing -----Red On ------ Accessing of SD card Accessing of SD card in progress. DPOF file in progress. is being created. PC mode stand by ----------- Flashing ------ Orange On Battery charging error. Processing image.Flash -----charging in progress. No battery power left. Camera malfunction. Battery cover open SD card wite-protect No battery power left. Not recognized by the PC, or other status. No battery power left. No SD card. Flashing ------ Touring your DC C60 3 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual PREPARING YOUR DC C60 FOR USING English 4 You can use a Lithium Ion battery to power on the camera. Battery power is convenient for capturing images or video clips. 2.1. Loading the battery 1. Make sure the camera power is off. 2. Open the battery/SD Memory Card cover. 3. Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown. · Tilt the battery lock lever toward the strap attachment and then insert the battery following the orientation of the arrow on the batteryís label. · Insert the battery as far as it can go. 4. Close the battery/SD Memory Card cover. · To remove the battery: Open the battery/SD Memory Card cover and then release the battery lock lever. After the battery is slightly ejected, pull out the battery slowly. Battery lock lever Note · · · Use only the specified battery type (Lithium Ion). If you are not going to use the battery for an extended period of time, remove it from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion. Avoid using battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce the camera performance. 2.2. Using an AC Power Adapter: 1. Make sure the camera power is off. 2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the DC IN 5V terminal. 3. Connect the other end of the AC power adapter to a power outlet. · · Note Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. Using an AC power adapter while transferring images to your computer in order to prevent unexpected automatic power off of the camera. Preparing your DC C60 for using BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 2.3. How to charge the Battery: English 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Make sure the camera power is off. Slide the battery/SD Memory Card cover into the direction of the [OPEN] arrow. Insert the battery, noting correct polarity (+ and -). Slide the battery lock lever to adjust the battery. Close the battery/SD Memory Card cover firmly. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the DC IN 5V terminal. Connect the other end of the AC power adapter to a power outlet. Charging start: Green indicator Charging end: Indicator off Stand by: Orange indicator Replace a new battery: Red indicator Note · Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused · When the charging is not started even if proceeding the operation above. Press power · button on at any mode after LCD indication appears, then turn the power off. Do not place the camera in hot temperature. Use it at room temperature. by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. 2.4. Loadig an SD Memory Card: All images and video clips taken by the camera can be stored in an SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card. Even if the cameraís power is OFF, the images saved in the SD Memory Card are not erased. An SD Memory Card can be repeated read and written. 1. Make sure the camera is off. 2. Slide the battery/SD Memory Card cover in the direction of the [OPEN] arrow. 3. Insert an SD Memory Card : · The front side of the memory card(printed arrow) should face towards the front side of the camera. · If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation. 4. Close the battery/SD Memory Card cover. · To remove the SD Memory Card, make sure the camera is off. Open the battery/SD Memory Card card cover. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject. Preparing your DC C60 for using 5 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual English 6 Note · If the camera is powered-on without the card, the · To prevent valuable data from being accidentally "NO CARD"message appears on the LCD monitor. erased from an SD Memory Card you can slide the write-protected tab (on the side of the SD Memory Card) to "LOCK". Write-protect tab · To save, edit or erase data on an SD Memory Card, you must unlock the card. · MMC Card can not be accepted to use. · Please format an SD Memory Card by this camera before use. Write-protection state 2.5. Attaching the Strap: To prevent accidental slippage during the use, always use the strap. Attach the hand strap as follows: 1. Thread the small loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet on the camera. 2. Pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured. Preparing your DC C60 for using BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual USING THE DC C60 English This section describes the ten modes included in this camera. An in-depth coverage of these modes will be further described. Here are the ten main functions of this camera: Working Mode 3.1. Auto Capture Mode [ 3.1.1. Compose the pictures Your camera provides a single image capturing, continuous image capturing and auto exposure bracketing capturing. It is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a 2.0" full color TFT LCD monitor to compose images. Taking images by using the optical viewfinder will conserve more battery power. The LCD monitor can help you accurately compose the pictures and examine all details. However, this may also consume you more battery power. 1. Turn the camera on by pressing the POWER button. 2. Set the mode dial to [ ]. 3. Compose your shot in the viewfinder. · Turn the ìdiopter adjustment dialî until the image appears clearly within the viewfinder. 4. Press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully. · The viewfinder LED indicator lights red while the camera is processing a captured image. ] Note · Voice memo is starting to record at still image capture mode just after the photograph is taken in case of activating this function. It provides 30 seconds for recording and only can be done once . To terminate recording,press the shutter button down fully. Diopter adjustment dial Using the DC C60 7 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual Using the LCD monitor English 8 1. Compose the picture in the LCD monitor. 2. Press the shutter button down halfway (the camera adjusts the exposure and the focus), then press it down fully. · The viewfinder LED indicator lights red while the camera is processing a captured image. 1. Mode icon 2. Focus icon 3. Unsteady hold warning icon 4. Zoom status 5. Focus area (When the shutter button is pressed halfway.) 6. Voice memo 7. Remaining battery status 8. Flash icon 9. Image size 10. Quality 11. Capture mode icon 12. Self-timer icon 13. Possible number of shots 14. White balance icon 15. Metering icon 16. Backlight correction 17. Date and time LCD Monitor Display (Capture Mode) The [ ] Display button can select display format. Whether in "Still Image" or "Movie"mode, preview image with full OSD is displayed. OSD (on-screen-display) full display OSD display OFF LCD monitor OFF Note · The image in the LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a · Using the LCD monitor for an extended period of time will decrease the number of images you can take. To increase the shots and conserve battery power, it is recommended to turn the LCD monitor off and use the viewfinder instead. malfunction. Using the DC C60 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.1.2. Using the Optical Zoom The lens moves during the zoom photography. Zoom photography allows you to take telephoto and wide-angle shots. The subject appears closer by pressing the [ ] button and appears farther away by pressing the [ ] button. 1. Set the mode dial to one of [ ], [ P], [ TV ], [ AV ], [ M ], [ ], [ ], [ ] , [ ] and power on the camera. 2. If required,turn on the LCD monitor by pressing the [ ]button. 3. Compose the picture by using the [ ]/[ ] button. · Pressing the [ ]button zooms in on the subject, and enlarges the subject on the LCD monitor. · Pressing the [ ]button provides a wider angle picture.The lens position moves according to the zoom button setting. 4. Press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully. English 3.1.3. Using the Digital Zoom By using the digital zoom, images can be enlarged so that the subject appears closer. However, the more the image is enlarged, the grainer the image will become. The digital zoom function is only available when you set the LCD monitor and the digital zoom to ON. To capture a digitally zoomed image, perform the following steps: 1. Set the mode dial to one of [ ], [ P], [ TV ], [ AV ], [ M ], [ ], [ ], [ ] , [ ] and power on the camera. 2. If required,turn on the LCD monitor by pressing the [ ] button. 3. To enable the digital zoom is as follows: a. Press the MENU button. b. Press the or button to select Function page. c. Press the or button to select Digital Zoom, and press the SET button. d. Press the or button again to select ON, and press the SET button. e. Press the MENU button. f. To activate the digital zoom, press the [ ] button completely and hold it until the image on the LCD monitor expands. 4.Press the shutter button to capture a "zoomed" image. Using the DC C60 9 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual Note · The camera has 1X to 3X optical zoom and 1X to 4.4X electrical zoom function. · Digital zoom function is terminated when user selects LCD off mode. 3.1.4. Using the Self-timer The [ ] self-timer button can select the capturing mode between "OFF" (default) and "Self timer (10 sec., 2 sec., 10+2 sec. or Interval)". [10 sec.] The camera automatically takes a picture after ten seconds delay. [2 sec.] The camera automatically takes a picture after two seconds delay. [10+2 sec.] The camera automatically takes a picture after ten seconds delay, and takes again after two seconds. In case of flash light capacitor is not charged up, the second take can be done at two second after charged. [Interval] The camera automatically takes a picture every preset time till media full or battery empty. To activate the self-timer by pressing the shutter button. After selecting this mode, self-timer icon displays on LCD monitor and then LED on the front panel blinks fast for the last 3 seconds. Using the self-timer allows you to get into the scene when taking group images. 1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2. Set the mode dial to one of [ ], [ P], [ TV ], [ AV ], [ M ], [ ], [ ], [ ] , [ ] and power on the camera. 3. Press the [ ] button. English 10 · When you toggle the self-timer button, the following are displayed in the accordingly order: Off 10 sec 2 sec 10+2 sec Interval 4. Compose the picture. 5. Press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully. · The self-timer function is activated.The photograph is then taken after the preset time. · When the photographs are taken using the LCD monitor, the count down is displayed. Note · After an image is taken using self-timer, the self-timer mode is turned off. · The self-timer is not possible in the continuous capture mode. · The self-timer is only available for 2 or 10 seconds delay at [ ] mode. The camera automatically starts to recording after 2 or 10 seconds. Using the DC C60 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.1.5. Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take an image using a suitable flash mode to your circumstances. If you change the flash mode, the camera will retain that setting even if the camera is turned off. 1. Set the mode dial to one of [ ], [ P], [ TV ], [ AV ], [ M ] and power on the camera. 2. Press the [ ] buttonrepeatedly until your desired flash English mode appears. · When you toggle the flash button at [ ] mode, the available flash modes are displayed in the following order: [No display] Auto [ ] Suppressed Flash [ ] Red-Eye/Forced Flash [ ] Forced Flash 3. Compose the picture and press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully. Note · After flash fires, it takes approximately 5 seconds to 10 seconds to be ready for the next shot during solid orange indicator. The camera has FOUR flash modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash and Flash Off. The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode: Icon [Blank ] [ ] Flash Mode Auto Flash Red-Eye Reduction (With auto-flash except to [TV][AV],[M]) Forced Flash Description The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting conditions. Select this mode for general photography. The flash emits a precursor-flash before except the main flash fires. This causes the pupil in the human eyes to contract, reducing the red-eye phenomenon. Select this mode when taking images of people and animals in low-light conditions. The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness. Select this mode for recording images with high contrast (back lighting) and deep shadows. 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. [ ] [ ] Suppressed Flash Using the DC C60 11 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual Note · Auto flash can only be set at [ ] mode. It can not be set at [M], [P], [TV] and [AV] modes. · In the [ ] Portrait mode, flash setting is fixed to [ ] Red-Eye Reduction mode. · In the [ ] Sports mode, flash setting is fixed to [ ] Suppressed Flash mode. · In the [ ] Night scene mode, flash setting is fixed to [ ] Forced Flash mode. · On the [ ] focus mode, the flash mode is fixed to [ ] Suppressed Flash. · The flash cannot be set in the [ ] mode and capture mode [Continuous] and [Auto Exp.]. 3.1.6. Changing the Focus 1. Set the mode dial to one of [ ], [ P], [ TV ], [ AV ], [ M ], [ ], [ ], [ ] , [ ] and power on the camera. 2. Toggle the [ ] Focus button. The selected focus mode is displayed on the LCD monitor. [no indication]: [ ]: [ ]: Normal Auto Focus (0.8m to infinity). Macro Auto Focus (0.09m to infinity/Wide, 0.3m to infinity/Tele). The camera will focus on the subjects in a distance of infinity to take photos. The camera will focus on subjects in a distance of 3m to take photos. The camera will focus on subjects in a distance of 1m to take photos. English [3m]: [1m]: 3. Compose the picture. 4. Press the shutter down halfway,then press it down fully. Note · When shooting a close-up in Macro mode, use the LCD monitor to compose your shot, · There is not a distinct point (subject range) at which Normal mode is favored over · After a Macro shot is taken DO NOT FORGET to reset the lens to the normal position. Macro mode; take in image in both optical modes and compare the results. avoiding the off-center parallax phenomenon. 12 Using the DC C60 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.1.7. Changing the Exposure Compensation This setting [ ] allows you to intentionally lighten or darken the entire image. Use this setting when the optimum brightness (exposure) cannot be obtained, for example, when the brightness between the subject and the background is not balanced or when the subject to photograph occupies only an extremely small part of the screen. The [ ] Exposure Compensation button can select "Normal capturing mode", "Backlight compensation capturing mode" and "Exposure compensation adjusting mode" cycling. 1. Set the mode dial to one of [P], [TV], [AV] and power on the camera. 2. Toggle the [ ] button to select exposure compensation mode or backlight compensation mode. 3. When exposure compensation mode is seleced, rotate the Command dial to adjust the exposure, and press the [ ] button again to confirm. · Rotate the Command dial to counter clockwise direction to decrease (darken) exposure, and rotate the Command dial to clockwise direction to increase (brighten) exposure. 4. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down fully. English Backlight compensation Exposure compensation Effective Subjects and Set Values Positive (+) Compensation · Copying of printed text (black characters on white paper) · Backlit portraits · Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects · Shots made up predominantly of sky Negative (-) Compensation · Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds · Copying of printed text (white characters on black paper) · Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of green or dark foliage Using the DC C60 13 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual Note · While selecting "Backlight compensation capturing mode" , the EV value sets to +1.3 EV · In "Exposure compensation", the default value is "0.0EV". The setting range is as follows: · Exposure Compensation cannot be set at [ ] mode. · The ideal brightness sometimes cannot be obtained even if a large exposure value is set in dark photographic conditions. In this case, press the shutter button, and check the brightness in the preview image (photographed still image). -2.0 / -1.7 / -1.3 / -1.0 /- 0.7 / -0.3 / 0 (default) / +0.3 / +0.7/ +1.0 / +1.3 / +1.7 / +2.0 automatically and setting of exposure compensation value is ignored. English 3.1.8. Capture Mode Setup This menu is for setting the basic setting to be used for photography in the [ [ TV ], [ AV ], [ M ], [ ], [ ], [ ] , [ ]photography modes. ], [ P], 1. Set the mode dial to one of [ [ M ], [ ], [ ], [ ] , [ camera. 2. Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. 3. Use the or ], [ P], [ TV ], [ AV ], ] and power on the button to select the menu page. 4. Use the or button to select the desired item and press the SET button. The options are displayed. 5. Use the or button to select the desired setting and press the SET button. This saves the settings, and returns the display to menu screen. 6. To exit the menu screen, press the MENU button. The camera is now ready to take photographs. 14 Using the DC C60 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.1.8.1. Picture Setting The Picture Setting contains 5 items: Size, Quality, Sharpness, Contrast and Color. English Size Set the desired image size. [2816 x 2112]: 2816 x 2112 pixel (6M) [2272 x 1704]: 2272x1704 pixel (4M) [1600 x 1200]: 1600x 1200 pixel (2M) [640 x 480]: 640 x 480 pixel (VGA) · In the [ Note ] mode, image size available is 320 x 240 pixels. Quality This sets the quality (compression rate) at which the photograph is taken. [Fine]: [Standard]: [Economy]: [TIFF]: Low compression rate Normal High compression rate No compression rate (the highest image quality and the largest file sizes.) Note · Economy setting cannot be set in the [ ] mode. · TIFF setting is selectable only when size setting is set to 2816x2112. Sharpness This sets the sharpness of the image that will be photographed. [Hard]: [Normal] : [Soft]: Hard touch Normal touch Soft touch · This setting cannot be set in the [ Note ] mode. Using the DC C60 15 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual Contrast This sets the difference between the bright and dark portions of the image that will be photographed. [Hard]: [Normal] : [Soft]: Increases the contrast. Set the contrast automatically. Decreases the contrast. English 16 Color This sets the color of the image that will be photographed. [Standard]: [Vivid] : [Sepia]: [Monochrome]: Standard color Bright color Sepia Black-and-white Possible number of shots (Still picture) The table shows the approximate shots that you can take at each setting based on an optional SD card from 32MB to 512MB. Image Size Quality 32MB 64MB 11 22 (Fine) (6M) 2816 x 2112 18 (Standard) 34 (Economy) TIFF (Fine) (4M) 2272 x 1704 30 (Standard) 59 (Economy) 37 (Fine) (2M) 1600 x 1200 59 (Standard) 118 (Economy) 145 (Fine) (VGA) 640 x 480 210 (Standard) 379 (Economy) 775 1566 3121 6284 430 870 1734 3491 298 602 1200 2417 242 489 975 1963 121 244 487 981 76 153 306 616 121 244 487 981 61 124 247 498 2 18 70 5 37 142 10 76 283 21 151 571 43 305 38 77 154 311 SD card 128MB 256MB 45 91 512MB 183 Using the DC C60 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual Possible recording time/sec (Video clip) Image Size Quality 32MB 64MB 01:45 03:34 (Fine) 320 x 240 02:36 (Standard) 05:20 10:46 21:28 43:13 SD card 128MB 256MB 07:13 14:23 English 512MB 28:59 Note · The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies · The memory card testing results for 512MB are based on Toshiba, Panasonic and Sandisk SD card. according to the shooting conditions and settings. 3.1.8.2. Function Setting The Function Setting contains 7 items: Capture Mode, Voice Memo, LCD Brightness, Digital Zoom, Preview, Date Print and Interval/Count. Capture Mode Set the capture mode at which the image is to be recorded. [Single]: Takes one photograph at a time. [Continuous]: Permits continuous photography of 5 pictures max, at the fastest interval of 0.62 seconds. [Auto Exp.]: Effective when it is difficult to determine the exposure for continuous photography with exposure at the 3 levels of standard exposure (0), underexposure (-0.67) and overexposure (+0.67) compensation. Voice Memo Set the voice memo for still image. In case of activating voice memo, audio data which incoming from microphone is recorded 30 seconds at preview or playback mode. [ON]: [OFF]: Enable voice memo Disable voice memo Note · When voice memo is set to "ON", preview setting is also fixed to "ON". Using the DC C60 17 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual LCD Brightness Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. By selecting LCD Bright. of menu, and press the SET button, the LCD control mode is displayed. Press button to darken the LCD monitor, or button to lighten the LCD monitor. The LCD monitorís adjustment range is within -5 to +5. The default value is 0. English 18 Digital Zoom Enlarge the center of the screen and takes photographs with the focal distance increased by factor of 4.0. [ON]: Enable digital zoom photography (default). [OFF]: Disable digital zoom photography. Preview Set to display a photographed image on the LCD monitor immediately after you have taken the shot. [ON]: Enable display preview (default). [OFF]: Disable display preview. Note · A photographed image is displayed on the LCD monitor for 2 seconds. · When preview is set to "OFF", voice memo setting is also fixed to "OFF". Date Print The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is taken. [ON]: Imprints the date on the still images when taking pictures. [OFF]: Does not imprint the date on the still images when taking pictures. Using the DC C60 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual English Interval/Count The camera provides interval image capturing based on this setting. This mode is available in the self-timer photography. By selecting Interval/Count and press the SET button,the Interval/Count mode is displayed. Press the or button to change the interval time. [1 Min.]: [3 Min.]: [10 Min.]: [60 Min.]: Recording interval is 1 minute Recording interval is 3 minutes Recording interval is 10 minutes. Recording interval is 60 minutes. Select count by pressing the or button. You can set the counts you want to take pictures by pressing the or button. To cancel Interval/Count while this function is activated, press the power button to turn off or toggle the mode dial. [2]: 2 shots can be taken [99]: 99 shots can be taken Note · The number of photographs that can be taken will differ depending on the · During the interval between one photograph and another, the viewfinder LED flashes red and the camera power is automatically turned off. capacity of the memory, the image settings, and other factors. Using the DC C60 19 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.1.8.3. AE/AWB Setting English 20 The AE/AWB Setting contains 4 items: White balance, Metering, ISO and Manual WB. This menu is not available in the [ ]Auto and [ ]mode. White Balance The camera determines the white balance by averaging the various kinds of light that actually enters the lens. You may set in advance the white balance when taking photographs under specific lighting conditions. [ Auto ]: Auto white balance (default). [ Incandescent ]: Incandescent light mode. [ Fluorescent 1 ]: Reddish fluorescent light mode. [ Fluorescent 2 ]: Bluish fluorescent light mode. [ Day Light ]: Daylight mode. [ Cloudy ]: Cloudy mode. [ Manual ]: Manual mode. Metering The camera calculates the exposure level before a photograph is taken. [ Multi ]: Multi metering (default) The exposure is measured and calculated for the entire area of the screen. By dividing the entire area of the screen, the exposure level for each unit is calculated. A well balance exposure can be obtained. [ Spot ]: Spot metering The exposure is measured in a very small area at the center of the screen.It is possible to calculate the exposure of a subject without being affected by the surrounding environment. ISO Set the photographic sensitivity at which the image is to be recorded. [50]: Equivalent to color ISO50. [100]: High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO100. [200]: High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO200. [Auto]: Automatically set between ISO 50 to ISO 200. Using the DC C60 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual English Note ],[ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] mode, the ISO will be automatically set between ISO 50 to ISO 200. · In [TV], [AV] or [M] mode, during 50, the ISO will be fixed to ISO 50; during 100, the ISO will be fixed to ISO 100; during 200, the ISO will be fixed to ISO 200. · In [ P ] mode, ISO setting has 50, 100, 200 and Auto . If Auto is selected, the camera will automatically set the ISO value according to the ambient brightness. · In [ Manual WB You may select "Manual WB" by using the or button at AE/AWB adjusting menu, and press the SET button. LCD monitor shows the manual WB menu. Compose the picture with white object (e.g.white paper) inside the area indicated by blue angle on the LCD monitor. Select "Execute" by using the press the SET button. or button, then Note · This operation dose not care the current mode of white balance. After setting manual WB automatically white balance mode can be set to manual. Using the DC C60 21 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.2. Program Mode [ P ] English 22 The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of an object. It is possible to change the white balance, the metering system and exposure compensation in program mode. 1. Set the mode dial to [P] and power on the camera. 2. Compose the picture. 3. Press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down fully. Program/TV/AV/Manual/Portrait/Sports/Night scene mode: 1. Mode icon 2. Focus icon 3. Unsteady hold warning icon 4. Zoom status 5. Focus area (When the shutter button is pressed halfway.) 6. Voice memo 7. Remaining battery status 8. Flash icon 9. Image size 10. Quality 11. Capture mode icon 12. Self-timer icon 13. Possible number of shots 14. White balance icon 15. Metering icon 16. Exposure compensation 17. Shutter speed 18. Aperture 19. Histogram 20. Long time exposure mode icon Using the DC C60 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.3. Shutter Speed-priority Mode [ TV ] English In this mode, photographs are taken with the priority given to shutter speed. The camera automatically sets the aperture value according to the shutter speed. A fast shutter speed produces a photograph that looks as if a moving subject is still. A slow shutter speed produces as photograph that makes you feel that it is flowing. 1. Set the mode dial to [ TV ] and press the [ ] button. 2. Set the shutter speed with the command dial. · Turn the command dial to the side (toward faster shutter speeds) · Turn the command dial to the side (toward slower shutter speeds) · The setting range is as follows. 1/1500, 1/1250, 1/1000, 1/800, 1/650, 1/500, 1/400, 1/320, 1/250, 1/200, 1/160, 1/125, 1/100, 1/80, 1/64, 1/50, 1/40, 1/32, 1/25, 1/20, 1/16, 1/13, 1/10, 0.13s, 0.16s, 0.20s, 0.25s, 0.3s, 0.4s, 0.5s, 0.6s, 0.8s, 1s, 1.3s, 1.6s, 2s, 2.5s, 3.2.s, 4s, 5s, 6.4s, 8s · The shutter speed and corresponding aperture value are displayed on the screen. If an appropriate combination cannot be set, the aperture value is displayed in red, but photographs can be taken. 3. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully. Note · Setting the shutter speed slower than 0.5 second will result in long exposure photography and the [ ] will be displayed on the screen. · · In the flash photography mode, when[ ] and [ ] are set, the fastest shutter speed is 1/250 second. In the capture mode [Continuous] and [Auto Exp.], the shutter speed cannot be set slower than 0.5 second. 3.4. Aperture-priority Mode [ AV ] In this mode, photographs are taken with the priority given to aperture. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed according to the aperture. A small aperture value produces a portrait photo with an out-of-focus background. The smaller the aperture value, the more out-of-focus the background becomes. A large aperture value produces sharp images on both close objects and distant objects like landscapes. The larger the aperture value, the larger the area for sharp images. Using the DC C60 23 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 1. Set the mode dial to [ AV ] and press the [ ] button. 2. Set the aperture value with the command dial. · Turn the command dial to the side to increase the value. · Turn the command dial to the side to decrease the value. · The setting range is as follows. F6.7/F5.6/F 4.8/F4.0/F3.5/F2.8 · The aperture and corresponding shutter speed are displayed on the screen. If an appropriate combination cannot be set, the shutter speed value is displayed in red, but photographs can be taken.halfway, then press it down fully. 3. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully. English 24 Note · The aperture value is adjusted automatically depending on the position of the zoom lens. 3.5. Full Manual Mode [ M ] This mode can set the aperture and shutter speed values separately before taking a photograph. Both the aperture value and shutter speed can be changed by rotating the Command dial. 1. Set the mode dial to [ M ]. 2. Select the shutter speed or the aperture with the [ ] button. 3. Set the shutter speed or the aperture value with the command dial. 4. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully. Using the DC C60 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual Note · In the flash photography mode, when [ · English ] and [ ] are set, the fastest shutter speed is 1/250 second. Setting the shutter speed slower than 0.5 second will result in long exposure photography and the [ ] will be displayed on the screen. 3.6. Portrait Mode [ ] Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus. Flash setting is fixed to red-eye reduction mode automatically. 1. Set the mode dial to [ ] and power on the camera. 2. Compose the picture. 3. Press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down fully. 3.7. Sports Mode [ ] Select this mode to take photographs of fast-moving subjects. Flash photography is not possible. 1. Set the mode dial to [ ] and power on the camera. 2. Compose the picture. 3. Press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down fully. 3.8. Night Scene Mode [ ] Select this mode to take photographs of people against a dusk or nigh-time background. Flash setting is fixed to Slow Synchro (the flash is fired at a slower shutter speed). 1. Set the mode dial to [ ] and power on the camera. 2. Compose the picture. 3. Press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down fully. Using the DC C60 25 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.9. Video Mode [ ] English 26 The movie mode allows you to record video clips at the size of 320 x 240 pixels. By dialing the MODE switch to [ ] position, the camera can take moving image with "voice" recording. The camera shows the preview image on the LCD monitor. (In [ ] mode, the LCD monitor cannot be turned off.) Movie mode 1. Mode icon 2. Focus icon 3. Zoom status 4. Remaining battery status 5. Image size 6. Quality 7. Self-timer icon 8. Possible recording time/elapsed time 9. Recording indicator 1. Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down fully. · Photography begins. [REC] appears on the LCD monitor. 3. To stop making movies, press the shutter button down fully again. · If you do not do this, photography is automatically stopped when there is no more free space on the SD Memory Card, or when the maximum size that a single movie can be recorded is reached. Note ]mode, EV compensation cannot be set or activated. · In [ · In [ ]mode, the flash mode is automatically set to [OFF]. · The image size during capture and playback becomes (320X240). · The movie made in (320x240) size is displayed on the entire LCD monitor. Using the DC C60 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.10. Playing Back Images [ ] English 3.10.1. Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback) Play back photographed still images one image at a time. 1. Set the mode dial to [ ] and power on the camera. · The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Rotate the COMMAND dial or press the or button to advance to next frame or to go back one frame. · Rotate clockwise: Display the next image. · Rotate counterclockwise: Display the previous image. Playback mode (Standard): 1. Folder number 2. File number 3. Voice memo icon 4. Protect icon 5. Mode icon Using the DC C60 27 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual LCD Monitor Display (Playback Mode) The [ ] Display button can switch the display on the LCD monitor when playing back photographed images. You can switch the display to show a list of detailed information. 1. Set the mode dial to [ ] and power on the camera. 2. Rotate the Command dial or press the or button to select the image. 3. Press the[ ] button. · Each press of the[ ] button switches the display format as follows: English 28 Note · This function is not available for movie image playback. 3.10.2. Voice Record By pressing the shutter button during playing back the picture, voice may be recorded. When pressing the shutter button down fully "VOICE RECORDING" is indicated on the LCD monitor for 30 seconds. Pressing the shutter button down fully again "VOICE RECORD END" is indicated. Note · In the playback display mode, voice icon is displayed for the voice recorded picture. · Voice record is also available at still image capture mode. · Voice record only can be done once. Using the DC C60 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.10.3. Playing Back Movies Playback movies that you have recorded. The movies are displayed on the entire LCD monitor. Press the SET button and then you will see playback of the selected movie begins. English 1. Folder number 2. File number 3. Protect icon 4. Movie status bar 5. Total time 6. Elapsed time 7. Play mode 8. Mode icon 3.10.4. Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly scan for a particular image. 1. Press the [ ] button. · Nine images are displayed simultaneously. 2. Use the , , or button to move the cursor and select the image to be displayed at regular size. 3. Press the SET button to display the selected image on the full screen. Note · In the thumbnail display mode, movie icon [ 3.10.5. Zoom Playback ] is displayed for the movie data. The camera has 2x and 4x playback digital zoom function. While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. Using the DC C60 29 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual Movies cannot be displayed using the zoom playback feature. 1. Adjust the zoom ratio by using the [ ] or [ ] button. · Pressing the [ ] button will enlarge the image. · To return to normal magnification, press the [ ] button. · The image is displayed enlarged, and a white frame and greenframe are displayed on the LCD monitor. · The white frame indicates the entire image, while the Entire image Entire image green frame shows the location of the currently enlarged area. 2. Use the , , or button to select the area to enlarge. · Adjust the display area to enlarge while viewing the white and green frames. 3. To return to the regular display, press the [ ] button. English 30 Current Current position of position of enlargement enlargement Note · Pressing the [ · Pressing the [ ] button magnifies the image from 1x-->2x-->4x. ] button reduces the image from 4x-->2x-->1x. 3.10.6. Slideshow Display The slideshow function enables you to playback your images automatically in sequential order as a slide show. This is a very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentation. 1. Press the MENU button. · The menu screen appears. 2. Select Slide Show by using the or button. 3. Press the SET button. · The slideshow starts at 3 seconds interval and [ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor. · To stop the slideshow display, press the SET button. Note · The Auto Power Off function does not operate during the slide show. Using the DC C60 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.10.7. Playback Mode Setup 3.10.7.1. Slide Show Automatically plays back still images in order one image at a time. Refer to section in this manual titled "Slideshow Display" for further details. English 3.10.7.2. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Print Information DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to print the images directly from the DPOF-compatible printers by simply inserting the memory card into the printer and do the necessary settings. 1. Press the MENU button. · The menu screen appears. 2. Select the "DPOF" by using the or button and press the SET button. · You can select the Single or All option and press the SET button to confirm the selection. 3. Print Number, Date and Print Enable appear. Use the or button to select one of them and press the SET button to confirm. 4. Use the , , or button to make change and press the SET button to confirm. · The camera returns to Single/All submenu. To exit from the menu screen, press the MENU button. DPOF Single Print Num. Date Print Enable 1 ON Execute [Print Number]: [Date]: [Print Enable]: Select the image quantity from 1~9. Select to print the date on the image or not. If you select "Cancel" and press the SET button to confirm, all the settings will be deleted. If "Execute" is selected and confirmed the camera will save the settings. Using the DC C60 31 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.10.7.3. Protect This function gives the image protection from erasing. Follow the steps below to perform the protect functions. 1. Select the Protect by using the or button and press the SET button. 2. Protect submenu appears, including Single, All and Select. Use the or button to select one of them and press the SET button to confirm. 3. Use the or button to select the desired setting and press the SET button. · In Single/All submenu, use the or button to select the desired setting and press the SET button. [Set]: The one image displayed on the LCD monitor is locked and English 32 Protect Single Set Cancel Protect Exit Set:Enter or Select [ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor. [Cancel Protect]: Cancel image protection. [Exit]: Exit from the menu screen. Note · If "Select" is selected, thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor. Use the , or button to select the image and press the [ unlock and press the SET button to confirm. , ] button to select lock/ 3.10.7.4. LCD Brightness Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. This adjustment does not adjust the brightness of the image to be recorded. The LCD monitor's adjustment range is within -5 to +5. 1. Select the "LCD Bright" by using the and press the SET button. or button LCD Bright. 0 2. Use the or button to select the desired setting and press the SET button. Using the DC C60 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.10.8. Erasing Images [ ] English The [ ] button provides to erase image file. While pressing [ ] button during monitoring mode, the latest image data and erase menu appears on the LCD monitor. 1. Press the [ ] button. · The Delete menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2. Use the or button to select the Delete sub-menu (Single/ All/Select). Erasing Single Image Single: Erase this image. a. Select [Single] and press the SET button to confirm the selection. · "Delete This Picture?" sub-menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. b. Use the or button to select Execute/Cancel. [Execute]: Erase this image. [Cancel]: Cancel the deletion C. Press the SET button to confirm the setting. Erasing All Images All: Erase all images. a. Select [All] and press the SET button to confirm the selection. · "Delete All Pictures?" sub-menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. b. Use the or button to select Execute/Cancel. [Execute]: Erase all images. [Cancel]: Cancel the deletion C. Press the SET button to confirm the setting. Erasing Selected Image Select: Erase the selected image. a. Select [Select] and press the SET button to confirm the selection. Delete Delete This Picture? Cancel Execute Set:Enter or Select · Thumbnail display and [ b. Use the , , or want to erase and press the [ selection. ] appear on the LCD monitor. button to select the image you ] button to confirm the · [ ] icon appears on the selected image. C. Press the SET button to confirm the setting. Note · Images cannot be erased when they are protected or the SD Memory Card is write· This function is available for all modes except for PC and SET-UP modes. protected. Using the DC C60 33 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.11. SET-UP MODE English 34 This feature allows you to set up the default settings for using your camera in addition to image-related settings. You can select your personal preferences for the camera by this mode. 3.11.1. Basic Setting The Basic Setting contains 6 items: Card Information, Frame Number Reset, Format, Sound, Beep and Auto Power Off. Card Info. Display the total and remaining memory size of the inserted SD Memory Card. 1. Set the mode dial to [ ] and power on the camera. 2. Use the or button to select Card Info. 3. Press the SET button. · Card Information will be displayed. 4. Press SET button once again to exit. Fr. No. Reset (Frame Number Reset) Reset the frame number. Default reset: Folder number is 100 and file number is 0001. 1. Press the SET button. · Frame Number Reset menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2. Use the or button to select Execute/Cancel. [Execute]: Reset the frame number. [Cancel]: Does not reset the frame number. 3. Press the SET button to confirm the setting. Note · If folder already exists on SD Memory Card, it assigns older number than the existing folder. Using the DC C60 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual Format Formatting erases all images and reformats the SD Memory Card loaded in your camera. Protected images are also erased. SD Memory Card can't be formatted if it is write-protected. 1. Press the SET button. · "Format SD card" menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2. Use the or button to select Execute/Cancel. [Execute]: Format the memory card. [Cancel]: Does not format the memory card. 3. Press the SET button to confirm the setting. English Sound Set the sound ON/OFF. 1. Press the SET button. · The pull down menu for Sound is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2. Use the or button to select the desired sound setting. [ON]: Enable the sound setting. [OFF]: Disable the sound setting. 3. Press the SET button to confirm the setting. Beep Set the beep ON/OFF. 1. Press the SET button. · The pull down menu for Beep is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2. Use the or button to select ON/OFF. [ON]: Enable the beep setting. [OFF]: Disable the beep setting. 3. Press the SET button to confirm the setting. Auto POFF (Auto Power Off) In case no buttons is pressed for a certain period of time while power on, the camera turns off automatically to conserve power. The default value is 1 minute. 1. Press the SET button. · The pull down menu for Auto Power Off is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2. Use the or button to select the desired time setting. [1 Min]: If no operation is carried out for 1 minute, Auto power off is activated (default). [2 Min]: If no operation is carried out for 2 minutes, Auto power off is activated. [3 Min]: If no operation is carried out for 3 minutes, Auto power off is activated. 3. Press the SET button to confirm the setting. Using the DC C60 35 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.11.2. Custom Setting English 36 The Custom Setting contains 5 items: Date/Time, System Reset, Language, Video Output and System Information. Date/Time Set the Date and Time. 1. Press the SET button. · The Date/Time menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2. Use the or button to select the item to set. 3. Use the or button to set the value for each item. 4. Press the SET button to confirm the setting after all item values are set. Sys. Reset (System Reset) Set all the parameter to default settings. 1. Press the SET button. · The System Reset menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2. Use the or button to select Execute/Cancel. [Execute]: Return to default setting. [Cancel]: Retain the current setting. 3. Press the SET button to confirm the setting. Note · Date/Time cannot be reset. Using the DC C60 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual Language Set the on-screen display language. 1. Press the SET button. · The pull down menu for Language is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2. Use the or button to select the desired OSD language. 3. Press the SET button to confirm the setting. English Video Output