DC C420 Digital Camera
User’s Manual
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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.
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Table of Contents
1. Touring your DC C420 ........................................................ 1
1.1 Checking the package contents ....................................... 1
1.2 DC C420 components .................................................... 1
1.2.1 Front view ........................................................... 1
1.2.2 Rear view............................................................. 2
1.2.3 LED indicators ..................................................... 2
2. Preparing Your DC C420 for Use ........................................ 3
2.1 Installing the batteries .................................................... 3
2.2 Inserting and removing an SD memory card ................... 3
3. Using the DC C420............................................................... 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
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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
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)
........................................................................ 20
5. Troubleshooting ................................................................. 22
6. Specifications ...................................................................... 24
7. Service Information............................................................ 25
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1 TOURING YOUR DC C420
1.1 Checking the package contents
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items.
1. User’s Manual
2. DC C420 digital
3. USB cable
4. AA batteries
5. Hand strap
6. DC C420 software
7. Pouch
8. AV cable
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 C420 components
1.2.1 Front view
1. Shutter button
2. Built-in flash
3. Power button
4. Mode dial
5. Self-timer LED
6. Lens
7. Beeper
8. PC (USB) / AV Out terminal
9. Microphone
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1.2.2 Rear view
1. W
[ ] Thumbnail button
[ ] Zoom out button
2. T
[ ] Zoom in button
3. Strap eyelet
4. [ ] Rec-play button
5. [ ] Menu button
6. [ ] Delete button
7. [ ] Arrow button (Up)
8. [ ] Arrow button (Right)
[ ] Self-timer button
9. [ ] Arrow button (Down)
10. [ ] Arrow button (Left)
[ ] Flash button
11. Battery / SD memory card cover
12. OK button
DISP button
13. Tripod socket
14. LCD monitor
15. Status LED
1.2.3 LED indicators
Indicato r State Description
Status LED
Self-timer LED Blinking red • The self-timer function is act ivated.
The LCD on the digital camera is manufactured with sophisticated technology; however,
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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.
Solid red • The digital camera is powering up.
Solid green • The digital camera is ready to capture images or record video clips.
Blinking green • The USB communication / transfer is in progress.
Blinking red • The flash is ch arging.
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2 PREPARING YOUR DC C420 FOR USE
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 C420 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
camera before the initial use.
• To prevent valuable data from being accidentally
erased from an SD memory card, you can slide the
write-protect tab (on the side of the SD memory
card) to “LOCK”.
• To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card,
you must unlock the 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 C420 is compatible with SD memory cards manufactured by Panasonic, Toshiba, and Sandisk. Please contact your local dealer for purchase information.
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3 USING THE DC C420
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3.1 Mode dial
You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting conditions
to achieve the desired effect.
No. Icon Mode Description
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2
3
4
5
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Program
[ P ]
Auto Select this mo de to adjust point-and-shoot action automatically.
[ A ]
Video Select this mode to record video clips.
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Port rait
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Landscape
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Sports
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Night
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Setup
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Press to turn on / off the power.
Select this mode to access advanced features.
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 agains t a dusk or night-time
backgrou nd.
Select this mo de to adjust the camera sett ings.
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1. Mode indicator
[ A ] Auto Mode
[ ] Setup Mode
[ ] Video Mode
[] Landscape Mode
[ P ] Program Mode
[] Sports Mode
[ ] Portrait Mode
[] Night Mode
2. Image quality
[] FINE
[] NORMAL
[] ECONOMY
3. Image size
[ ] 2304 x 1728
[ ] 2048 x 1536
[ ] 1280 x 960
[ ] 640 x 480
4. Possible number of shots
5. Internal memory / SD memory card
indicator
[ ] Status of the internal memory
[ ] Status of the SD memory card
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6. Remaining battery status
[ ] Full battery power
[ ] Medium battery power
[ ] Low battery power
[ ] No battery power
7. Self-timer mode
[] OFF
[] 2 sec. delay
[ ] 10 sec. delay
[ ] 10+2 sec. delay
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8. White balance
AUTO
[] DAYLIGHT
[] CLOUDY
[] SUNSET
[] TUNGSTEN
[] FLUORESCENT
9. Capture mode indicator
[] SINGLE
X1
[] BURST
[] AEB
10. Date
11. Zoom status
12. Focus area
13. Focus indicator
AUTO
[] MACRO
[] INFINITY
14. Flash mode
[ ] Auto Flash (Default)
[] Red Eye
[] Forced Flash
[] No Flash
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3.3 Getting started
3.3.1 Turning the power on / off
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Press the [ ] button until the digital camera turns on.
• To turn the power off, press the [ ] button again.
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 [ ] mode, and then press the [ ] button to turn on your
camera.
2. Press [ ] to select the [CUSTOM] menu.
3. Use [ ] to select [LANGUAGE], and then press the OK button.
4. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the language you want.
5. Press the OK button to confirm.
3.3.3 Setting the date and time
Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time.
1. Rotate the mode dial to [ ] mode, and then press the [ ] button to turn on your
camera.
2. Press [ ] to select the [CUSTOM] menu.
3. Use [ ] to select [DATE & TIME].
4. If you wish to switch the date types, press [ ] or [ ], and then press the OK button.
5.Press [] / [] to select Year, Month, Day and Time fields.
• To increase a value, press [ ].
• To decrease a value, press [ ].
• The time is displayed in 24 hour format.
6. Press the OK button after all fields are set.
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3.3.4 Using the flash
The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of
flash. You can capture an image using a flash mode suitable to your circumstances.
1. Rotate the mode dial to [A], [P], [], [], [] or [], and then press the
[ ] button to turn on your camera.
2. Toggle [ ] / [ ] until the desired flash mode appears on the LCD monitor.
3. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.
The camera has four flash modes: Auto Flash (default), Red Eye, Forced Flash and No Flash.
The table below will help you choose the appropriate flash mode.
Icon Flash mo de Description
AUTO FLASH The flash fires automatically according to the photographic condit ions.
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RED EYE This mode can reduce the red-eye phenomenon when you want to capture
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FORCED
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FLASH
NO FLASH The flash will not fire. Select this mode in a place where flash photography
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• The flash cannot be used in Video Mode.
3.3.5 Using the self-timer
The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you
should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat surface.
1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface.
2. Rotate the mode dial to [A], [P], [], [], [] or [], and then press the
[ ] button to turn on your camera.
3. Toggle [ ] / [ ] until the desired self-timer mode appears on the LCD monitor.
natural-looking images of people and animals in low-light conditions.
When capturing images, the red-eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking
the subject (person) to look at the camera lens or get as close to the camera
as possible.
The flash will always fire regardl ess of the surrounding brightness. Select
this mode for capturing images with high contrast (backlighting) and deep
shadows.
is prohibited, or when the distance to the subject is beyond the effective
range of the flash.
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4. Compose your image and press the shutter button.
• The self-timer function is activated.
• The image is then captured after the preset time.
• To cancel the self-timer at any time, press the shutter
or [ ] button, switch the mode dial to another
mode or press [ ] to disrupt the sequence.
• After one shot is taken, the self-timer mode is turned off.
• If you wish to capture another image using the self-timer,
repeat these steps.
3.3.6 Using the zoom function
The camera is equipped with 3X optical zoom. The lens moves during the optical zoom
photography, allowing you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. By using the optical
zoom function, images appear closer by pressing T button, or smaller away by pressing the W
button.
Moreover, you can further enlarge the subjects with 4X digital zoom by pressing the T button
continuously. It is activated after your camera reaches its maximum optical zoom factor (3X).
A useful feature as it is, however, the more the image is magnified, the grainer the image may
become.
To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps.
1. Press the [ ] button to turn on your camera.
2. Adjust the magnification ratio by using the T / W buttons.
• To access the optical zoom function, press the T button as far as it can go. Press it
again to activate the digital zoom.
• To exit the zoom photography, press the W button continuously.
• The status of digital magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor.
3. Compose your image and press the shutter button.
• The digital magnification ranges from 1.0X to 4.0X.
• The zoom function cannot be used while a video clip is being recorded. Set the zoom
before you start recording.
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3.3.7 Burst
This mode is u sed for continuous shooting. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter
button is pressed.
1. Rotate the mode dial to [A], [P], [ ], [ ], [ ] or
[ ], and then press the [ ] button to turn on your
camera.
2. Press [ ], and then use [ ] to select the [FUNCTION]
menu.
3. Use [ ] to select [CAPTURE MODE], and then press the
OK button.
4. Use [ ] or [ ] to select [BURST], and then press the
OK button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the [ ] button.
The [ ] indicator is displayed on the monitor screen.
6. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.
7. Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.
Shooting will stop when the shutter button is released.
• In Burst mode, the flash mode will be set to OFF automatically.
3.3.8 Auto exposure bracketing (AEB)
In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three
shots after you press the shutter button once. AEB settings can be combined with exposure
compensation settings to extend the adjustment range.
1. Rotate the mode dial to [A], [P], [ ], [ ], [ ] or
[ ], and then press the [ ] button to turn on your
camera.
2. Press [ ], and then use [ ] to select the [FUNCTION]
menu.
3. Use [ ] to select [CAPTURE MODE], and then press the
OK button.
4. Use [ ] or [ ] to select [AEB], and then press the OK
button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the [ ] button.
The [ ] indicator is displayed on the monitor screen.
6. Press the shutter button to shoot.
• In AEB mode, the flash mode will be set to OFF automatically.
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CAPTURE MODE
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BURST
AEB
PICTURE FUNCTION
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3.4 Menu options
3.4.1 Camera menu
This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images.
IMAGE SIZE
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1. Rotate the mode dial to [A], [P], [], [], [] or [], and then press the
[ ] button to turn on your camera.
2. Press [ ], and then use [ ] / [ ] to select the [PICTURE] / [FUNCTION] / [AE /
AWB] menu.
• In [A] Mode, press [ ] to access menu directly.
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the desired setting, and then press the OK button.
4. To exit from the menu, press the [ ] button.
In [A] mode:
Item Functional Description
IMAGE SIZE
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QUALITY
[]
FOCUS
[]
This option sets the size of the image that will be captured.
– [ ] 2304 x 1728
– [ ] 2048 x 1536
– [ ] 1280 x 960
– [ ] 640 x 480
This option sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image will be captured.
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–[ ] FINE
–[ ] NORMAL
–[ ] ECONOMY
This option allows you to capture images with the distance to the subject set by auto focus,
macro or infinity.
– AUTO
–[ ] MACRO
–[ ] INFINITY
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In [P], [], [], [] or [] mode:
PICTURE Item Functional Description
FUNCTION Item Functional Description
This option sets the capturing method at the time of taking pictures.
–[ ] SINGLE
X1
–[ ] BURST
–[ ] AEB
IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY
SHARPNESS
COLOR
SATURATION
FOCUS
CAPTURE
MODE
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METERING
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Q
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[]
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[]
[]
[]
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Refer to the “In [A] mode:” on page 10.
This option sets the level of image sharpness.
–[ ] LOW
– [ ] MEDI UM
–[ ] HIGH
This option sets the color of the image that will be captured.
– [ ] FULL COLOR
–[ ] BLACK & WHITE
–[ ] SEPIA
To capture an image, your camera offers you three different degrees of
color to match with your preference.
Your images will demonstrate different impression by select ing different
degrees of color. This is called “Saturation”.
–[ ] LOW
– [ ] MEDI UM
–[ ] HIGH
Refer to the “In [A] mode:” on page 10.
Refer to the “In [A] mode:” on page 10.
You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to
measure to determine the exposure.
–[ ] AVERAGE
–[ ] SPOT
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AE / AWB Item Functional Descr iption
EXPOSURE
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EV
W. Balance
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WB
ISO
ISO
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This option sets to obtain the correct exposure when the subject is much
brighter or darker than the background.
The EV compensation value can be set in the range from -2.0 EV to +2.0
EV.
This option sets the white balance photographing under a variety of lighting conditions and permits photographs to be taken that approach the
conditions that are s een by human eye.
– AUTO
–[ ] DAYLIGHT
–[ ] CLOUDY
–[ ] SUNSET
–[ ] TUNGSTEN
–[ ] FLUORESCENT
This option sets the sensit ivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity
is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixilated (grainer) the image will
appear.
– AUTO / 50 / 100 / 200
3.4.2 Video mode
3.4.2.1 LCD monitor information (video mode)
1. Video mode
2. Recordable movie time available
3. SD memory card indicator (if present)
4. Battery power indicator
5. Focus area
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3.4.2.2 Recording video clips
This mode allows you to record video clips with sound via
built-in microphone.
1. Rotate the mode dial to [ ] mode, and then press the [ ]
button to turn on your camera.
2. To start recording, press the shutter button.
3. To stop recording, press the shutter button again.
• The zoom function of optical zoom (3X) can be activated before
you start to record video clips.
• Pressing the [ ] switches the LCD monitor display mode.
Press the [ ] button once to set the indicators OFF. Press
the [ ] button again to set the indicators ON.
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This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips.
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1. Rotate the mode dial to [ ] mode, and then press the [ ] button to turn on your
camera.
2. Press the [ ] button, and then press the OK button.
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the desired color setting.
4. To exit from the Playback menu, press the [ ] button.
Item Functional Description
COLOR
[]
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3.4.3 Playback mode
3.4.3.1 LCD monitor information (image playback)
1. Playback mode
2. SD memory card indicator (if present)
3. Battery power indicator
4. Playback information
3.4.3.2 LCD monitor information (video playback)
1. Playback mode
2. Video mode
3. SD memory card indicator (if present)
4. Battery power indicator
5. Playback indicator
6. Playback information
3.4.3.3 Playback mode - the basics
3.4.3.3.1 Viewing images
You can display the still images you have just captured at a time.
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1. Press the [ ] button to turn on your camera.
2. Press the [ ] button.
The last captured image appears on the LCD monitor.
3.Use [] / [] to select the desired images.
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• To view the next image, press the [ ] button.
• The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after seconds of
time.
• If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card, [NO IMAGE]
message will appear on the monitor.
3.4.3.3.2 Magnifying images
While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This
magnification allows you to view fine details. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows
the current magnification ratio.
1. Press the [ ] button.
T
• The last captured image appears on the LCD monitor.
• To view the previous image, press the [ ] button.
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T
• To view the next image, press the [ ] button.
2. Adjust the zoom ratio by using the Zoom [W] / [T]
button.
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T
• To enlarge the selected image, press the [T] button.
• To return to the normal image, press the [W] button.
• The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor.
3. To view different portion of the images, press the [ ] / [ ] / [ ] / [ ] button to
adjust the display area.
• The magnification factors range from 1x to 4x (within 7 stages: 1.0x, 1.5x, 2.0x, 2.5x, 3.0x,
3.5x and 4.0x).
3.4.3.3.3 Thumbnail display
This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so
you may search for a particular image.
1. Press the [ ] button.
The last captured image appears on the LCD monitor.
2. Press the [W] / [ ] button once.
• Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously.
• For recorded video clips, the [ ] video mode icon
will be displayed.
3. Use the [ ] / [ ] / [ ] / [ ] button to select the
image to be displayed at regular size.
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4. Press the OK button to display the selected image on full screen.
3.4.3.3.4 Slideshow display
The slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential
order. This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing captured images and for
presentations.
1. Press the [ ] button.
The last captured image appears on the LCD monitor.
2. Press the [ ] button, and then use [ ] to select
[SLIDE SHOW] and press the OK button.
3. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the playback interval, and then
press the OK button.
• The slide show starts.
• The video clips are displayed from the first frame
image, and not played back.
• To stop slide show, press the OK button.
• You can adjust the slide show display interval within the
range of 3 SEC., 5 SEC., 10 SEC.
3.4.3.3.5 Resizing an image
You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes: 2048 x 1536
pixels, 1280 x 960 pixels and 640 x 480 pixels.
1. Press the [ ] button.
The last captured image appears on the LCD monitor.
2. In [ ] mode, use [ ] or [ ] to select the desired
images.
• To view the previous image, press the [ ] button.
• To view the next image, press the [ ] button.
3. Press [ ] to access PLAYBACK menu, and then use
[ ] or [ ] to select [RESIZE] and press the OK
button.
4. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the desired setting, and then
press the OK button to confirm.
3.4.3.4 Playback menu
In the [ ] menu, set which settings are to be used for playback.
PLAYBACK
RESIZE
R
DPOF
DPOF
COPY TO CARD
COPY
PLAYBACK
DELETE
SLIDE
SLIDE SHOW
SHOW
PROTECT
QUALITY CHANGE
SLIDE SHOW
3 SEC.
5 SEC.
10 SEC.
SET :
PLAYBACK
RESIZE
R
DPOF
DPOF
COPY TO CARD
COPY
SET :
2048 X 1536
1280 X 960
640 X 480
SET :
RETURN :
RESIZE
RETURN :
EXIT :
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1. Press the [ ] button.
The last captured image appears on the LCD monitor.
2. Press the [ ] button, and then use [ ] or [ ] to select the desired setting and press
the OK button.
3. To exit from the Playback menu, press the [ ] button.
Item Functional Description
DELETE
[]
SLIDE SHOW
[]
PROTECT
[]
QUALITY
CHANGE
[]
RESIZE
[]
[]
COPY TO
[]
This option allows you to delete one or all images you captured.
You can play back captured images sequentially with a selected interval time. This function is useful for checking your images or for presentations. Refer to 3.4.3.3.4 “Slideshow
SLIDE
SHOW
display” on page15 for further details.
– 3 SEC. / 5 SEC. / 10 SEC.
This option sets the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake.
This option sets the desired quality (compressio n rate) at which the image is captured.
–[ ] FINE
–[ ] NORMAL
–[ ] ECONOMY
This option changes the size of a captured image.
R
DPOF
DPOF
CARD
COPY
– [ ] 2048 x 1536
– [ ] 1280 x 960
– [ ] 640 x 480
This option allows you to select the desired pictures to be printed and set the number of
prints and date displayed in DPOF for mat. You can print images easily just by inserting
the memory card to a DPOF compli ant printer or a print shop.
This option allows you to copy your files from the digital camera’s internal memory to a
memory card. This ac tion can be performed only if you have a memory card instal led and
some files in the internal memory.
–YES / NO
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3.4.4.1 Setup menu
This feature allows you to set up the default settings by preference for using your camera.
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CUSTOM
DATE & TIME
Y/M/D
NTSC
ON
OFF
TV
PAL
LANGUAGE
LCD BRIGHTNESS
SET :
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NTSC
ENGLISH
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DIGITAL ZOOM
SET TO DEFAULT
LOUDER
3 MIN.
ON
BASIC
1
RESET NUMBER
DATE IMPRINT
FORMAT
QUICK
QUICK VIEW
VIEW
SET :
CUSTOM
1. Rotate the mode dial to [ ] mode, and then press the [ ] button to turn on your
camera.
2.Press [] or [] to select the [BASIC] / [CUSTOM] menu.
3. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the desired option item, and then press the OK button.
4. To exit from the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to other desired mode again.
BASIC settings
Item Functional Description
BEEPER
[]
POWER OFF
[]
DIGITAL
ZOOM
[]
SET TO
DEFAULT
[]
RESET
NUMBER
IMPRINT
[]
FORMAT
[]
This option sets whether the startup sound and the camera sound will be muted every
time when you press the camera buttons.
– LOUDER / SOFT / OFF
If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the camera is automatically turned off. This feature is useful to reduce battery wear.
– 2 MIN. / 3 MIN. / 5 MIN. / OFF
This option sets whether the digital zoom will be activated at the time of photography.
– ON / OFF
This option returns all basic settings to the digital camera’s default settings. The time setting will not be reset.
D
1
[]
DATE
DATE
–YES / NO
This option sets whether the file number when you take photographs will be reset. This
creates a new folder. The captured images are recorded to the newly created folder from
number 0001. If you want to reset the file number, be sure that no images are recorded in
the internal memory o r the SD memory card.
–YES / NO
This option all ows the date o f recording to be printed directly on the still images. This
function must be activated before the image is captured.
– ON / OFF
This option erases all images and reformats the SD memory card loaded in your camera.
Protected images are also erased. The SD memory card cannot be formatted if it is writeprotected.
–YES / NO
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[]
This option allows you to display a photographed image on the LCD monitor immediately
after you have taken a shot.
QUICK
VIEW
– ON / OFF
CUSTOM settings
Item Functional Description
DATE & TIME
[]
[]
LANGUAGE
[]
BRIGHTNESS
[]
[]
This option sets the date and time. Refer to 3.3.3 “Setting the date and time” on page 6 for
further details.
Y/M/D
TV
NTSC
PAL
LCD
USB
– Y / M / D
– D / M / Y
– M / D / Y
This option sets the video output system of the video equipment that you are going to
connect to the came ra.
–PAL / NTSC
This option sets the language that is displayed on the LCD monitor. Refer to 3.3.2 “Choosing the screen language” on page 6 for fur ther details.
English / French / Germany / Spanish / Italian / Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese
This option sets the brightness of the LCD monito r. The adjustment r ange is from -5 to
+5.
This option allows you to choose one of the following modes for further settings.
– PC / PRINT
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4.1 Bundled software
The DC C420 is supplied with the following software. To install the software, refer to the
information supplied with respective CDs.
Ulead Photo
Express
Ulead Photo
Explorer
4.2 Transferring files to your computer
After using USB cable to establish a USB connect ion between the camera and your computer,
you can use your computer to share captured images or recorded video clips with your family
or friends via e-mail or post them on the Web. Note that before you begin to install the
software, you need to check your system according to the table as shown below.
CPU Pentium III 600 MHz processor or higher
Operati ng System Windows ME / 2000 / XP
RAM 32 MB
Hard Disk Space 128 MB hard disk space
Required Devices
Display Color Monitor (800 x 600, 24-bit or higher recommended)
Ulead® Photo Express™ 5.0 SE is a complete photo project software
for digital images. Acquire photos effortlessly from digital cameras
or scanners. Edit and enhance images using easy-to-use editing tools
and cool photographic filters and effects. Assemble creative photo
projects and share results via e-mail and multiple print options.
Ulead® Photo Explorer™ 8.0 SE Basic provides an efficient way to
transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. It is an all-inone tool for owners of digital cameras, webcams, DV camcorders,
scanners, or for anyone who strives to effectively handle digital
media.
System Requirements (Windows)
(64 MB RAM recommended)
A CD-ROM drive
An available USB port
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4.2.1 Step 1: Connect the digital camera to your computer
1. Rotate the mode dial to [ ], and then press the [ ]
button to turn on your camera.
2. Press [ ] to select the [CUSTOM] menu, and then use
[] to select [USB].
3. Use [ ] to select [PC], and then press the OK button.
4. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB
port on your computer.
5. There will be a new “Removable Disk” icon detected in
“My Computer”, which contains your captured images or
recorded video clips.
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4.2.2 Step 2: Download images or video clips
When the digital camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be
a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying
them from the “Removable disk” (“untitled” or “unlabeled” disk on a Macintosh) to your
computer hard drive.
Windo ws
Open the “removable disk” and double click on the DCIM / DSCIM folder to open it to find
more folders. Your images are inside these folder(s). Select the desired still images or video
clips, and then choose “Copy” from the “Edit” menu. Open the destination location (folder)
and choose “Paste” from the “Edit” menu. You may also drag and drop image files from the
digital camera to a desired location.
Macintosh
Open the “untitled” disk icon, and the destination location on your hard disk. Drag and drop
from the digital camera to the desired destination.
• Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader (highly recommended).
• Video playback application is not included with the package. Make sure that video play-
back application has been installed in your computer.
4.3 Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer (optional feature)
Even if you do not have a computer, you can connect the camera directly to a printer that
supports PictBridge to perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor
screen and controls. DPOF suppor t also enables you to specify which images you want to
print and how many copies of each should be printed.
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USB
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Connecting the camera to the printer
1. Rotate the mode dial to [ ], and then press the [ ]
button to turn on your camera.
2. Press [ ] to select the [CUSTOM] menu, and then use
[] to select [USB].
3. Use [ ] or [ ] to select [PRINT], and then press the
OK button.
4. Connect your camera and the printer via a supplied USB cable.
The screen turns off automatically and the setting screen will appear on the monitor after
seconds of time.
USB
PC
PRINT
OK
SET
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Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before shipping your camera for service. If
the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center.
Symptom Cause Solution
The camera cannot be
powered up.
The battery power is
draining quickly.
The battery or camera
is warm.
The flash does not
fire.
The flash does not
recharge.
Even though the flash
fired, the image is
dark.
The image is too
bright or too dark.
I cannot format a
memory card.
I cannot download
images.
There is no battery or the battery is
not inserted correctly.
The battery has no power. Recharge your batteries or replace
The external temperature is
extremely low.
Many shots are being captured in
dark places, requiring a flash.
The battery was not fully charged.
The battery has not been used for an
extended period of time after being
charged.
The camera or flash was used continuously over a long period of time.
The camera flash is turned off. Set the flash to Auto Flash.
The light source is sufficient. —
The distance to the subject is greater
than the flash’s effective range.
The exposure is excessive or inadequate.
The memory card is write-protected.
End of the memory card life. Insert a new memory card.
The free space on the hard disk of
your computer is insufficient.
There is no power being supplied to
the camera.
Insert the battery correctly.
with new batteries.
—
—
Fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete
cycle before use.
—
Get closer to the subject and shoot.
Reset exposure compensation.
Remove the write protection.
Ensure that the hard disk has enough
space for running Windows and that
the drive for loading image files has
free space equal to or greater than the
memory card in the camera.
Recharge your batteries or replace
with new batteries if necessary.
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Symptom Cause Solution
The camera does not
shoot even when
pressing the shutter
button.
The battery is running low. Recharge your batteries or replace
The camera is not in Shooting
Mode .
The shutter button was not pressed
all the way down.
The internal memory or memory
card does not have any free space.
The flash is recharging. Wait until the flash mode icon, indi-
The camera does not recognize the
memory card.
with new batteries.
Switch to Shoo ting Mod e.
Press the shutter button all the way
down.
Load a new card or delete unwanted
files.
cated on the screen, stops flashing.
Format the memory card before the
initial use or before using with
another camera.
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6 SPECIFICATIONS
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Item Description
Image sensor CCD
Effective pixels 4.0 Mega pixels
Image size
Image quality
Recording
media
File format Motion JPEG (AVI)
Lens F-no.: Wide: 2.8 / Tele: 4.8
Focus range Normal: 50 cm-infinity
LCD monitor 1.8 LTPS color LCD
Self-timer 10 sec delay, 2 sec delay, 10+2 sec delay
Exposure
compensation
White balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Sunset, Tungsten, Fluorescent
ISO Auto, 50, 100, 200
Interface USB connector, A / V terminal
Power 2 x AA Alkaline batteries
Dimension Approx. 91 x 61 x 27 mm
Weight Approx. 130g (without batteries and the SD memory card)
* Design and specifications are subject to change w ithout notice.
Still image: 2304 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
Video clip: 320 x 240
Still image: Fine, Normal, Economy
12 MB internal memory
SD memory card
Focal length: 5.4mm-16.2mm (Equivalent to 35mm Camera:
32~96 mm)
Wide: 6 cm-infinity
Tele: 35 cm-infinity
High-resolution 130K pixels display
-2.0EV~ +2.0EV (in 0.3EV increments)
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7 SERVICE INFORMATION
Tec hn i c a l S u p p o r t
If you have any problem or question regarding the DC C420, you can visit the following web
site for further assistance:
http://support.BenQ.com
For free driver updates, product information and news releases, visit the following web site:
http://www.BenQ.com
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