DC C630 Digital Camera
User Manual
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Copyright 2006 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
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and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of this company
to notify any person of such revision or changes.
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.
• If your BenQ camera's lens remains extended after an involuntary shutdown, simply replace the
batteries with new ones and restart your camera. Never force the lens inwards since this action
will damage the camera and void the BenQ Warranty.
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in private households in the European Union.
This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be disposed of as household waste. You must dispose of your waste equipment by handing
it over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For more information about recycling of this equipment, please
contact your city office, the shop where you purchased the equipment or your
household waste disposal service. The recycling of materials will help to conserve
natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human
health and environment.
Table of Contents
1. Touring Your Camera .......................................................... 1
1.1 Checking the package contents ....................................... 1
1.2 Camera components ...................................................... 1
1.2.1 Front view ........................................................... 1
1.2.2 Rear view............................................................. 2
1.2.3 LED indicators ..................................................... 2
2. Preparing Your Camera for Use .......................................... 3
2.1 Installing the batteries .................................................... 3
2.2 Inserting and removing an SD memory card ................... 3
3. Using the Camera ................................................................. 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................................................................... 8
3.3.8 Auto exposure bracketing (AEB) ............................. 9
3.4 Menu options................................................................. 9
3.4.1 Camera menu ...................................................... 9
3.4.2 Video mode ....................................................... 11
3.4.2.1 LCD monitor information (video mode).......... 11
3.4.2.2 Recording video clips .................................... 11
3.4.2.3 Video menu ................................................ 12
3.4.3 Playback mode ................................................... 12
3.4.3.1 LCD monitor information (image playback)..... 12
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3.4.3.2 LCD monitor information (video playback)...... 12
3.4.3.3 Playback mode - the basics............................. 12
3.4.3.4 Playback menu............................................. 14
3.4.4 Set-up mode ...................................................... 15
3.4.4.1 Set-up menu................................................ 15
4. PC Dependent Features...................................................... 17
4.1 Bundled software.......................................................... 17
4.2 Transferring files to your computer .............................. 17
4.2.1 Step 1: Connect the digital camera to your computer 18
4.2.2 Step 2: Download images or video clips .................. 18
4.3 Print Mode................................................................... 19
5. Troubleshooting ................................................................. 20
6. Specifications ...................................................................... 22
7. Service Information............................................................ 23
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1 TOURING YOUR CAMERA
1.1 Checking the package contents
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items.
1. User Manual
2. Digital camera
3. USB cable
4. AA batteries
5. Hand strap
6. Software CD-ROM
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 Camera 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)
[ ]Macro button
8. [ ] Arrow button (Right)
[] Self-timer button
9. [ ] Arrow button (Down)
[] EV button
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
Indicator State Description
Status LED
Self-timer LED Blinking blue • The self-timer function is activated.
•
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.
Solid red • The digital camera is powering off.
Solid green • The digital camera is powering on, or is ready to capture images or
Blinking red • The camera / flash is charging, or the USB communication / trans-
record video clips.
fer is in progress.
Touring Your Camera2
2 PREPARING YOUR CAMERA 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 camera is equipped with 8 MB internal memory, allowing
you to record video clips and capture images. You can also
expan d the memory capaci ty by usin g 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 cam-
era 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: 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1
GB, and 2 GB. The camera is compatible with SD memory cards manufactured by Panasonic, Toshiba, and Sandisk. Please contact your local dealer for purchase information.
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Preparing Your Camera for Use 3
3 USING THE CAMERA
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3.1 Mode dial
You can select from seven shooting modes and set-up mode according to shooting conditions
to achieve the desired effect.
No. Icon Mode Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Powe r butt on
[]
Program
[ P ]
Auto Select this mode to take photographs in the easiest way by letting most set-
[ A ]
Video Select this mode to record video clips.
[]
Por trai t
[]
Landscape
[]
Shake-Free
[]
Night
[]
Set-up
[]
Press to turn on / off the power.
Select this mode to take photographs with more settings available.
tings automatically controlled by the camera.
Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-offocus even in a dark environment. In this mode, higher ISO value and
lower image resolution are used.
Select this mode to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes.
Select this mode to reduce blur caused by camera vibration.
Select this mode to take photographs of people against a dusk or night-time
background.
Select this mode to adjust the camera settings.
• The higher the ISO value, the grainer you may see in the image.
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3.2 LCD monitor information (camera mode)
X1
10+2
SD
4. Focus indicator
[] AUT O
[] MACRO
[ PF ] PAN FOCUS
[] INFINITY
5. Focus area
6. Possible number of shots
7. Internal memory / SD memory card
indicator
1. Mode indicator
[ A ] Auto Mode
[] Set-up Mode
[ ] Video Mode
[] Landscape Mode
[ P ] Program Mode
[ ] Shake-Free Mode
[] Portrait Mode
[] Night Mode
2. Flash mode
[ ] Auto Flash (Default)
[] Red Eye
[] Forced Flash
[] No Flash
3. Self-timer and capture modes
[] SINGLE
[] BURST
[] AEB
[ ] 2 sec. delay
[ ] 10 sec. delay
[ ] 10+2 sec. delay
[ ] Status of the internal memory
[ ] Status of the SD memory card
8. Remaining battery status
[ ] Full battery power
[ ] Medium battery power
[ ] Low battery power
[] No battery power
9. Image size
[ ] 2816 x 2112
[ ] 2272 x 1704
[ ] 1600 x 1200
[ ] 640 x 480
10. Image quality
[] FINE
[] NORMAL
[ ] ECONOMY
11. White balance
AUTO
[] DAYLIGHT
[] CLOUDY
[] TUNGSTEN
[] FLUORESCENT
12. ISO value
13. Zoom status
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3.3 Getting started
3.3.1 Turning the power on / off
• 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. Under the [Set-up 1] menu, use [ ] to select [Language] and press OK.
3. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the language you want.
4. 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. Under the [Set-up 1] menu, use [ ] to select [Date & Time] and press OK.
3. If you wish to switch the date types, press [ ] or [ ], and then press the OK button.
4. 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.
5. 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 mode Description
AUTO FLASH The flash fires automatically according to the photographic conditions.
[]
RED EYE This mode can reduce the red-e ye phenomenon when you want to capture
[]
FORCED
[]
FLASH
NO FLASH The flash will not fire. Select this mode in a place where flash photography
[]
• The flash cannot be used in Video Mode.
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 regardless 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.
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.
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.
• If you wish to capture another image using the self-timer,
repeat these steps.
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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 the T butt on, or s maller away by pr essing 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 zoom indicator is shown at the lower-left corner of the LCD monitor, and is
divided into two bars by a separator. The green bar (to the left of the separator) shows
the optical zoom status, while the orange bar (to the right) shows the digital zoom status.
• The digital zoom function can be disabled by pressing [ ] and then selecting Menu2
> Digital Zoom.
3. Compose your image and press the shutter button.
• The digital magnification can be adjusted smoothly from 1.0X to 4.0X.
• The optical zoom function cannot be used while a video clip is being recorded. Set the
zoom before you start recording.
3.3.7 Burst
This mode is used 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 [ ] to select [ ].
3. Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.
Shooting will stop after 3 photos are taken continuously.
• In Burst mode, the flash mode will be set to OFF automatically.
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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 [ ] to select [ ].
3. Press the shutter button to shoot.
• In AEB mode, the flash mode will be set to OFF automatically.
3.4 Menu options
3.4.1 Camera menu
This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images.
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 [Mode 1], [Mode 2], or [Mode 3].
• 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
[]
Quality
[]
This option sets the size of the image that will be captured.
– [ ] 2816 x 2112
– [ ] 2272 x 1704
– [ ] 1600 x 1200
– [ ] 640 x 480
This option sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image will be captured.
Q
–[ ] Fine
–[ ] Normal
– [ ] Economy
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ISO
QUICK
VIEW
In [P], [], [], [] or [] mode:
Mode 1: Item Functional Description
Image Size
[]
Quality
Q
[]
W. Balance
[]
WB
ISO
[]
Mode 2: Item Functional Description
Meter ing
[]
Digital Zoom
[]
Quick View
[]
Mode 3: Item Functional Description
Color
[]
Sharpness
[]
Refer to the “In [A] mode:” on page 9.
Refer to the “In [A] mode:” on page 9.
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
seen by human eye.
– Auto
– [ ] Daylight
–[ ] Cloudy
– [ ] Tungsten
– [ ] Fluorescent
This option sets the sensitivity 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 / 64 / 100 / 200
You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to
determine the exposure.
– [ ] Center-weighted
–[ ] Spot
This option sets whether the digital zoom will be activated at the time of photography.
– On / Off
This option allows you to display a photographed image on the LCD monitor
immediately after you have taken a shot.
– On / Off
This option sets the color of the image that will be captured.
– [ ] Full Color
– [ ] Black & White
– [ ] Sepia
This option sets the level of image sharpness.
–[ ] High
– [ ] Medium
– [ ] Low
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Saturation
[]
Date Imprint
DATE
[]
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 selecting different degrees of
color. This is called “Saturation”.
–[ ] High
– [ ] Medium
– [ ] Low
This option allows the date of recording to be printed directly on the still images.
This function must be activated before the image is captured.
– On / Off
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
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 [ ] switches the LCD monitor display mode.
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3.4.2.3 Video menu
This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips.
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, press the [ ] button.
Item Functional Description
Color
Refer to “Color” on page 10.
[]
Digital Zoom Refer to “Digital Zoom” on page 10.
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.
1. Press the [ ] button to turn on your camera.
2. Press the [ ] button.
The last captured image appears on the LCD monitor.
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3. Use [ ] / [ ] to select the desired images.
SD
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
• To view the previous image, press the [ ] button.
• To view the next image, press the [ ] button.
• Click OK to toggle between different display modes of playback information.
• 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.
• The last captured image appears on the LCD monitor.
• To view the previous image, press the [ ] button.
• To view the next image, press the [ ] button.
2. Adjust the zoom ratio by using the Zoom [W] / [T]
button.
• 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 can be adjusted smoothly from 1x to 8x (4x for a 0.3M image).
3.4.3.3.3 Thumbnail display
This function allows you to view up to 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.
• Maximum 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.
4. Press the OK button to display the selected image on full screen.
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3.4.3.3.4 Slide show 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 in terval, a nd 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 the 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: 2272 x 1704
pixels, 1600 x 1200 pixels and 640 x 480 pixels.
1. Select an image in the playback mode.
2. Press [ ] and select [Playback 2] > [Resize] > OK.
3. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the desired setting, and then
press the OK button to confirm.
3.4.3.4 Playback menu
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.
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3. To exit from the Playback menu, press the [ ] button.
SLIDE
SHOW
R
YCOPY
Playback 1:
Slide Show
[]
Protect
[]
[]
Playback 2:
[]
Quality
Change
[]
Copy To Card
[]
Functional Description
Item
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 “Slide show
display” on page 14 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.
DPOF
This option allows you to select the desired pictures to be printed and set the number of
prints and date displayed in DPOF format. You can print images easily just by inserting
DPOF
the memory card to a DPOF compliant printer or in a print shop.
Functional Description
Item
Resize
This option reduces the size of a captured image.
This option reduces the image quality by increasing the file compression rate.
–[ ] Normal
– [ ] Economy
This option allows you to copy your files from the digital camera’s internal memory to a
memory card. This action can be performed only if you have a memory card installed and
COP
some files in the internal memory.
– Yes / No
3.4.4 Set-up mode
3.4.4.1 Set-up menu
This feature allows you to set up the default settings by preference for using your camera.
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1. Rotate the mode dial to [ ] mode, and then press the [ ] button to turn on your
camera.
2. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the [Set-up 1] / [Set-up 2] / [Set-up 3] menu.
3. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the desired option item, and then press the OK button.
4. To exit from the set-up menu, rotate the mode dial to other desired mode again.
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Y/M/D
NTSC
PAL
1
D
Set-up 1
Item Functional Description
Format
[]
Beeper
[]
Date & Time
[]
Language
[]
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
This option sets whether the camera sound will be muted every time when you press the
camera buttons.
– Louder / Soft / Off
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
– D / M / Y
– M / D / Y
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 further details.
Set-up 2
Item Functional Description
USB Mode
[]
Video O ut
[]
LCD Br ight-
[]
Auto Shut
[]
This option allows you to choose one of the following modes for further settings.
– PC / PRINT
This option sets the video output system of the video equipment that you are going to
connect to the camera.
– PAL / NTSC
This option sets the brightness of the LCD monitor. The adjustment range is from -5 to
ness
+5.
If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the camera is auto-
Down
matically turned off. This feature is useful to reduce battery wear.
– 2 MIN. / 3 MIN. / 5 MIN. / OFF
Set-up 3
Item Functional Description
Reset Num ber
Set To Default
[]
Version This option displays the current firmware version of the camera.
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
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number 0001. If you want to reset the file number, be sure that no images are recorded in
the internal memory or the SD memory card.
– Yes / No
This option returns all basic settings to the digital camera’s default settings. The time setting will not be reset.
– Yes / No
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4 PC DEPENDENT FEATURES
4.1 Bundled software
The camera 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 connection 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, you need to check
your system according to the table as shown below.
CPU Pentium III 600 MHz processor or higher
Operating System Windows Me / 2000 / XP
RAM 32 MB
Hard Disk Space 128 MB hard disk space
Require d 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 [Set-up 2] menu, and then use
[ ] to select [USB Mode].
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.
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” to your computer hard drive.
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Open the “Removable Disk” and double-click on the DCIM 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.
• 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.
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4.3 Print Mode
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. PictBridge support also enables you to specify which images you want to
print and how many copies of each should be printed.
To connect 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 [Set-up 2]menu, and then use
[ ] to select [USB Mode].
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.
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5 TROUBLESHOOTING
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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 flash is not available in some
modes.
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.
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Fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete
cycle before use.
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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.
Colors of the images
taken are not shown
properly.
After connecting the
camera to a computer, an error message “Device not
ready” or “Camera
not ready” appears.
When connecting the
camera to a computer, the computer
freezes.
A memory error
occurs.
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.
White Balance was not set properly
when these images were taken.
The computer runs on Windows 98
or earlier.
The memory card inside the camera
may not be formatted.
The memory card may not be formatted correctly.
with new batteries.
Switch to Shooting Mode.
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.
Select a suitable White Balance setting before taking each picture.
Format the memory card to the
FAT16 format using a card reader in
Wind ows.
Re-format the memory card to the
FAT16 format using a card reader in
Wind ows.
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6 SPECIFICATIONS
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Item Description
Image sensor CCD
Effective pixels 6.0 Mega pixels
Image / Video
size
Recording
media
Zoom Optical: 3X
Lens F-no.: Wide: 2.8 / Tele: 4.8
Focus range Normal: 50 cm-infinity
LCD monitor 2.4-inch TFT LCD
Self-timer 10 sec delay, 2 sec delay, 10+2 sec delay
Exposure
compensation
White balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
ISO Auto, 64, 100, 200
Interface USB 1.1 connector, A / V terminal
Power 2 x A A batt eries
Dimensions Approx. 89.3 x 28.6 x 61.1 mm
Weight Approx. 130g (without batteries and the SD memory card)
* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Still image (JPEG): 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x
480
Video clip (Motion-JPEG AVI): 320 x 240 (30 fps)
8 MB internal memory
SD memory card
Digital: 4X
Focal length: 5.5 mm - 16.5 mm (equivalent to 35mm camera: 34
~ 102 mm)
Wide: 6 cm-infinity
-2.0EV~ +2.0EV (in 0.3EV increments)
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7 SERVICE INFORMATION
Te chn i c al S u ppor t
For free driver updates, product information and news releases, visit the following web site:
http://www.BenQ.com
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