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Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations. 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 organic solvents such as alcohol, etc., 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 disconnect the batteries and the power adapter. 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. Table of Contents Table of Contents BenQ DC 5330 1. Touring your DC E510 ................................................... 1 1.1 Checking the Package DC E510 Contents....................... 1 1.2 DC E510 Components................................................ 1 1.2.1 Front View ......................................................1 1.2.2 Rear View .......................................................2 1.2.3 Indicator LED Status.......................................... 2 2. Preparing Your DC E510 for Use .................................... 3 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Installing the Battery................................................... 3 Charging the Battery ................................................... 3 Using an AC power adapter .........................................4 Inserting an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) .......4 English 3. Using the DC E510 ......................................................... 5 3.1 About the Touch Screen ..............................................5 3.1.1 Using the Stylus ................................................5 3.1.2 Using the Touch Screen ...................................... 5 3.2 Capture Mode............................................................ 6 3.2.1 Capture Mode LCD Monitor Information............... 7 3.2.2 Using the Navigation and Mode Buttons .................8 3.2.3 Capture Mode Menus Settings ............................11 3.3 Video Mode ............................................................14 3.3.1 Video Mode LCD Monitor Information ................15 3.3.2 Video Mode Menu Settings................................ 15 3.4 Playback Mode ........................................................16 3.4.1 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information............. 16 3.4.2 Viewing Images ..............................................17 3.4.3 Deleting Photo and Video Files ...........................18 3.4.4 Playback Mode Menu Settings ............................19 3.4.5 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information (Video) ..20 Table of Contents I Table of Contents Table of Contents BenQ DC 5330 3.4.6 Playing Back Video Clips................................... 20 3.5 Setup Mode ............................................................21 3.6 Connecting to a TV ..................................................23 English 4. PC DEPENDENT FEATURES ...................................... 24 4.1 Installing the Digital Camera Software......................... 24 4.2 Transferring Files To/From a Computer ......................25 4.2.1 Transferring Photos and Video Clips ....................25 4.2.2 Using the QLink Software.................................. 26 4.2.3 Using the QLink Frame..................................... 26 4.3 PictBridge Mode ......................................................27 5. Troubleshooting ........................................................... 29 6. Specifications................................................................ 31 6.1 System Requirements................................................ 31 7. Technical Support ........................................................ 31 II Table of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 1 TOURING YOUR DC E510 English 1.1 Checking the Package DC E510 Contents The package includes the following items: User's Manual 5 1 6 7 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. User's manual USB cable Lithium-ion battery Hand strap (with stylus) DC E510 software CD-ROM DC E510 digital camera AC adapter Conversion adapter 3 8 4 If any of the items are missing or appear to be damaged, contact your dealer. Save the packaging in the event you need to ship your camera for service. 1.2 DC E510 Components 1.2.1 Front View 1. Zoom controller ­ Playback: switches between thumbnail and full screen view. ­ Video/Still picture: zooms in and out. Shutter button Built-in flash Microphone AF lamp /Self-timer LED Speaker Lens/Lens cover Conversion adapter terminal for AV/USB/AC. 1 2 3 4 5 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 6 7 8 Touring your DC E510 1 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 1.2.2 Rear View Note 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. 1.2.3 Indicator LED Status Status Always On Fast Blinking Slow Blinking Top Indicator LED (Green) Power is on, ready to use Processing data AF (autofocus) is processing Top Indicator LED (Orange) Front Indicator LED (Green) -- Error/Warning or Low Power Flash is charging -- Self-timer indicator is activated -- 2 Touring your DC E510 BA TT ER Y English 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Power button Status LED LCD panel Menu button Photo Frame button 1 2 3 4 5 6 Playback mode button Snapshot/Video capture mode button 8. Navigation (refer to "Using the Navigation and Mode Buttons" on page 8 for a description of each button.) 9. Battery/SD card compartment 10. Display button 11. Tripod socket 7 8 9 10 11 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 2 PREPARING YOUR DC E510 FOR USE English 2.1 Installing the Battery We highly recommend you to use the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery to realize the full capability of your digital still camera. Make sure that the power of the digital still camera is off before inserting or removing the battery. 1. Open the battery/SD memory card cover (A) and (B). 2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown (C). 3. Close the battery/SD memory card cover. To remove the battery Open the battery/SD memory card cover and then press the battery lock lever. The battery will pop out slightly. Remove the battery. A BA TT ER Y B Battery lock lever C 2.2 Charging the Battery The state-of-charge of the battery will affect the performance of the digital still camera. To maximize battery performance and lifetime, it is recommended that you fully charge the battery using the optional AC power adapter and then fully discharge it (through C normal use) at least one time. Make sure that the power of the digital still camera is off and then insert the battery before starting. A 1. Insert the conversion adapter into the conversion adapter B terminal of the camera as shown in the illustration (A). 2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the DC IN terminal of the conversion adapter (B). 3. Connect the other end of the AC power adapter to a wall outlet (C). Charging time differs depending on the ambient temperature and the status of battery. · · · · · Notes The battery will also be charged when connected to a PC using the USB cable. The digital still camera must be used with the specified AC power adapter. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. Always make sure that the digital still camera is off before removing the battery. The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is normal and not a malfunction. When using the digital still camera in cold environments, keep the digital still camera and its battery warm by holding it inside your jacket or other warm protective environment. Preparing Your DC E510 for Use 3 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 2.3 Using an AC power adapter English 4 Using an AC power adapter prevents the digital still camera from automatically powering off while transferring files to your computer. Perform the steps in the preceding section "Charging the Battery". 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. 2.4 Inserting an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) The digital still camera comes with internal memory, allowing you to record video clips, captured images, or voice files in the digital still camera. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files. 1. Always make sure the digital still 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. Note · Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital still camera before using it. Preparing Your DC E510 for Use BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3 USING THE DC E510 English 3.1 About the Touch Screen 3.1.1 Using the Stylus Use the stylus attached to the included hand strap to perform operations on the touch screen. You can also use your finger, but the stylus is more accurate and won't cause fingerprints on the screen. Unfold the stylus from the clip to use it. Operate the touch screen by tapping an icon with the stylus. Some features require tapping and holding an icon to change its value, and other icons, such as sliders, require tapping and dragging with the stylus to adjust the slider value Stylus 3.1.2 Using the Touch Screen BenQ DC E510 is equipped with a touch-sensitive LCD screen that enables you to change your camera's settings and features quickly and conveniently. Tap the three buttons below the screen to access the following features: Menu Frame Display Icon Name Menu Photo Frame Description Tapping the Menu button turns DC E510's on-screen menu system off and on in any camera mode. Tapping the Photo Frame button adds a decorative frame around a picture before or after taking a snapshot. In capture mode, press to toggle the display between normal information, histogram, and empty views. In playback mode when using the Scrawling function, change the pen color or stamp with this button. DISP Display Using the DC E510 5 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.2 Capture Mode English 6 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. 2. Press the Capture mode button [ ] until capture mode is enabled. 3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor. 4. Press the shutter button down halfway (1), then press it down fully (2). · Pressing the shutter button down halfway automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure. · The focus-area frame turns green when the camera is focused and the exposure is determined. · When the focus or exposure is not suitable, the frame of the focus area turns red. · If the photographic preview is set to "ON", the captured image will be displayed while the image is being recorded onto the memory. 1 Press down halfway 2 Press down fully Notes · · The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunli ...