Benq C35 User Manual
DC C25/C35
User's Manual
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information contained in this document.
Taking care of your camera
• Do not use your camera outside of the following environmental ranges:
• temperature: 0°C to 40°C; relative humidity: 45% ~ 85%
• Do not use or store your camera in the environments listed below:
• Direct sunlight
• High humidity and dusty locations
• Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat source
• In a closed car that is directly under the sun
• Avoid vibration
• If your camera gets wet, wipe it with a dry cloth as soon as possible.
• Seawater may cause severe damage.
• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol to clean your camera.
• Use a 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. 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 water.
• If any foreign substance or water gets in the camera, turn the power off
immediately and disconnect the transformer. Send the camera to a mainte
nance center for repairs.
• Transfer data to a computer as soon as possible to avoid losing data.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Features ............................................................................2
Unpacking .........................................................................2
Components ......................................................................3
Getting Started
Attaching the Hand Strap ..................................................4
Turning the Camera Off and On ........................................4
Recharging the Battery ......................................................4
Using an SD Flash Memory Card ......................................4
Using the DC C25/C35
Understanding the LCD Display Icons ..............................5
Taking Photos ...................................................................7
Recording Movie Clips ....................................................12
Playback Mode ................................................................13
Setup Mode .....................................................................16
Making Connections
Installing the Driver .........................................................19
Installing Software ...........................................................19
Downloading Files to a Computer ...................................20
Viewing Photos and Movie Clips on a Television ............20
Using the DC C25/C35 as a PC/Web Cam .....................21
Using QLink .....................................................................21
Disconnecting the Camera ..............................................22
Appendix
Warning/Error Messages and Codes ..............................23
System Requirements .....................................................24
Service Information & Technical Support ........................24
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INTRODUCTION
Features
The BenQ DC C25/C35 Digital Camera is a powerful but easy to use digital still
image, video recorder that links seamlessly with your computer. Major features
include:
• Long-lasting built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery
• USB or power adapter charge the camera directly
• Unlimited movie recording (duration depends on memory)
• Up to 3 mega pixels resolution with 4x digital zoom
• QLink software simplifies downloading and managing files
• Three games for great fun anywhere, anytime
Unpacking
Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items below are damaged or missing:
DC C25/C35 Digital
Camera
Video cable Hand strap
AC power adapter USB cable
DC C25/C35 Software CD-ROM
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Components
Lens cover
Indicator LED
TFT LCD display
Hand strap eyelet
Video OUT connector
USB connector
DC IN connector
Mode dial
Front View
Flash
Rear View
QLink button
Side View Bottom View
SD
SD card slot
Top View
Mode Dial
Self-timer indicator LED
Video recording on
Lens
Focus mode switch
Mode dial
Shutter button
Direction button
(up/down/left/right)
Menu/Cancel button
LCD/Set button
F
Tripod mount connector
Memory card
compartment door
Playback mode
Power switchShutter button
Video mode
Snapshot mode
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GETTING STARTED
Attaching the Hand Strap
1. Run the small looped end of the hand strap through
the hand strap eyelet.
2. Bring the other end of the strap through the loop and
pull.
Turning the Camera Off and On
You can turn the camera off and on in two ways:
• Open and close the lens cover to turn the power on
and off (snapshot and movie mode only)
• Press and hold the power switch to turn the power on and off
Recharging the Battery
The DC C25/C35 is equipped with a built-in
rechargeable battery that can be recharged by
connecting the included AC power adapter or by
connecting the camera to a computer with the included
USB cable. Recharging takes about two hours.
The indicator LED glows orange when the battery is
charging. When the battery is charged, the indicator LED
turns off.
Warn ing: Use the adapter that came with your DC C25/
C35. Do not use other adapters.
Note: A minimum of 5 minutes charging time is required to regain minimal power of
the digital camera.
Using an SD Flash Memory Card
Inserting an SD Card
1. Turn the camera off.
2. Open the memory card compartment cover.
3. Insert the SD card into the slot until you
hear a click.
4. Close the compartment cover.
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Removing an SD Card
1. Turn the camera off.
2. Open the memory card compartment cover.
3. Press down on the edge of the SD card. The card will spring up.
4. Gently grasp the card and pull it out. Close the compartment cover.
Note: If you are using an SD card in the DC C25/C35 for the first time, you must
format it. See
page 17 to learn how to format the card.
USB
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USING THE DC C25/C35
The DC C25/C35 digital camera has four basic operating modes: Snapshot mode,
Video mode, Playback mode and Setup mode. All of the camera’s functions can be
accessed through these modes.
The DC C25/C35 is designed to be fast and easy to use while at the same time
giving you full access to a wide range of settings. This chapter shows you how to use
and adjust these settings.
Before proceeding, familiarize yourself with the buttons below. You will use these
extensively in the following sections of the manual.
Shutter button
Direction buttons
(///)
Mode dial
Menu/Cancel button
LCD/Set button
LCD display
Playback mode
Snapshot mode
Video mode
Understanding the LCD Display Icons
When the camera is in Snapshot mode, icons appear on the LCD display to indicate
camera settings. Depending on your camera’s settings, the illustration below may be
different from your own camera.
Operating mode
Image resolution
White balance
Digital zoom
Photo effect
Battery
Flash mode
640
A
2.0x
A
Light metering
7272
SD
+1.0
Miss focusEV bias
Number of photos
that can still be
taken
SD card present
Macro Mode
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LCD Display Icon Index
First Level Second Level
Record mode Single shot mode
Self-timer mode
Burst mode (C25 only)
Image resolution 2048x1536
1600x1200
1280x960
640x480
Image quality Fine
Normal
Photo effect Auto
Portrait
Scene
Black and white
White Balance Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten light
Fluorescent light
EV bias -2.0 to +2.0
Light metering Center average
Point
Frame average
Date imprint On
Off
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