Benq C50 User Manual

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DC C50 User’s Manual

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Taking care of your camera

• Do not use your camera over the following environmental range: temperature: O°C to

°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.

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1. Touring your DC C50 ...................................1

1.1. Checking package contents ................................. 1

1.2. Parts of the DC C50 and their names ................. 1

1.2.1. Front View ..................................................................... 1

1.2.2. Rear View ....................................................................... 2

1.2.3. Mode Dial ...................................................................... 3

1.2.4. Viewfinder LED Indicator ............................................ 3

2. Preparing your DC C50 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

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3. Using the DC C50 ..........................................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 ..................................................................19

3.2. Program Mode ....................................................21

3.3. Shutter Speed-priority Mode .............................. 21

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3.4. Aperture-priority Mode ......................................22

3.5. Full Manual Mode ............................................... 22

3.6. Portrait Mode ......................................................23

3.7. Sports Mode ........................................................23

3.8. Night Scene Mode ..............................................23

3.9. Video Mode ......................................................... 24

3.10.!Playing Back Images.......................................... 25

3.10.1. Playing Back Photographed Images ........................... 25

3.10.2. Voice Record ................................................................ 26

3.10.3. Playing Back Movies .................................................... 26

3.10.4. Thumbnail Display ......................................................27

3.10.5. Zoom Playback ............................................................ 27

3.10.6. Slideshow Display ........................................................28

3.10.7. Playback Mode Setup .................................................. 28

3.10.7.1. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ................................28

3.10.7.2. Protect ................................................................................29

3.10.7.3. LCD Brightness ..................................................................30

3.10.8. Erasing Images .............................................................. 30

3.11.!SET-UP MODE ................................................32

3.11.1. Basic Setting ................................................................ 32

3.11.2. Custom Setting ...........................................................34

4. PC dependent features ..................................36

4.1. Installing digital camera software ....................... 36

4.2. The Software of this Installation CD .................. 37

4.3. Downloading the Image(s) .................................38

5. Troubleshooting (Error Message Table) ......39

6. Specifications .................................................41

7. Service information .......................................42

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TOURING YOUR DC C50

1.1. Checking package contents

The package should include the following items:

• DC C50 digital camera

• Lithium-ion Battery (rechargable)

• SD Memory Card

• AC power adapter

• Camera pouch

• Hand Strap

• BW cable

• USB cable

• User's manual

• DC C50 software CD-ROM

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1.2. Parts of the DC C50 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

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1.2.2. Rear View

1.!Diopter adjustment dial

2.!Viewfinder

3.!Viewfinder LED

4.! / Zoom button

5.!Speaker

6. .Menu button

7. .Display button

8.!Strap attachment

9.!Command dial

10.!.Delete button

11.!Tri po d so cke t

12.!Battery/ SD Memory Card cover

13. !LCD monitor

Rear Buttont:

1.!.Arrow button (up) !.Focus button/macro

2.!.Arrow button (left) !! .Exp./back light

3.!SET.Set button

4.!.Arrow button (right) !! .Flash button

5.!.Arrow button (down) !! .Self-timer button/interval

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1.2.3. Mode Dial

Mode Dial

1.!;!Auto mode

2.!P;!Program mode

3.!TV ;!TV (Shutter Speed priority)

4.!AV;!AV (Aperture priority)

5.!M ;!Manual mode

6.!;!Portrait mode

7.!;!Sports mode

8.!;!Night scene mode

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9.!;!Movie mode

10.! ;!Tfu.vq!mode

11.!PC;!PC mode

12.!;!Playback mode

1.2.4. Viewfinder LED Indicator

Color State Description

Photography Mode Setup Mode

Charge Mode

Green On AE or AF is locked with the

Shutter button held half down.

Red On Writinr to SD Memory Card

in progress.

In standby mode. In communication to

Accessing of SD Memory

Card in progress.

PC Mode Battery

PC. (SD Memory Card is inserted.)

In connecting to PC. (SD Memory Card is inserted.)

Under charging

Error

Flashing When the image is not in

focus.

Orange On Processing images

Charging of flash in progress

Flashing Hardware malfunction SD Memory Card is

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------ ------ Interval timer standing by

------ Disconnection (SD

Memory Card is inserted.)

not inserted.

No battery

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PREPARING YOUR DC C50 FOR USING

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

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!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

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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.

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2.3. How to charge the Battery:

1.!Make sure the camera power is off.

2.!Slide the battery/SD Memory Card cover into the direction of the [OPEN] arrow.

3.!Insert the battery, noting correct polarity (+ and -).

4.!Slide the battery lock lever to adjust the battery.

5.!Close the battery/SD Memory Card cover firmly.

6.!Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the DC IN 5V terminal.

7.!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

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by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

• 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.

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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.

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If the camera is powered-on without the card, the

#NO CARD#message appears on the LCD monitor.

• To prevent valuable data from being accidentally

erased from an SD Memory Card you can slide the

write-protected 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.

• MMC Card can not be accepted to use.

• Please format an SD Memory Card by this camera before use.

Write-protect tab

Writ e - p rotect i on st a t e

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.

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USING THE DC C50

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:

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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 1.5" 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.

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Note

Voice memo is starting to record at still image!capture

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mode just after the photograph is taken in case of activating this function. It provides 10seconds for recording and only can be done once . To terminate recording,press the shutter button down fully.

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!Using the LCD monitor

2.!Compose the picture in the LCD monitor.

3.!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.

Zoom state

Mode dial setting

Macro

Focus area

Backlight

conpensation

Slow shutter speed

Voice icon

Battery condition

Flash light status

Picture size Picture quality

Self-timer

Poss ible number of shots

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

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malfunction.

• 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.

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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.

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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 F

c.!Press the or !button to select DDigital Zoom, and

press the SET button.

d.!Press the or button again to select O

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 L expands.

4.Press the shutter button to capture a “zoomed” image.

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N, and press

CD monitor

Optical Zoom

Digital Zoom

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Note

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The camera has 1X to 3X optical zoom and 1X to 4.0X 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 (2 sec., 10 sec., 10+2 sec. or Interval)#.

[2 sec.] The camera automatically takes a picture after two seconds delay. [10 sec.] The camera automatically takes a picture after ten 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 L seconds. Using the self-timer allows you to get into the scene when taking group images.

CD monitor and then LED on the front panel blinks fast for the last 3

1.!Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface.

3.!Set the mode dial to one of [ ], [ P], [ TV ], [ AV ],

[ M ], [ ], [ ], [ ] , [ ] and power on the camera.

3.!Press the [ ] button.

• 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.

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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.

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