DC 2310
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
40
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.
Table of Contents
1. Touring your DC 2310 .................................1
1.1. Checking package contents ...............................1
1.2. Parts of the DC 2310 and their names ...........1
1.2.1. Front View ......................................................................1
1.2.2. Rear View ........................................................................2
1.2.3. Top View .........................................................................2
1.2.4. Bottom View ..................................................................2
1.2.4. Mode Dial and Focus Range .......................................2
2. Preparing your DC 2310 for using .............3
2.1. How to Switch On or Off The Camera .........3
2.2. Insert and Remove the SD Card ......................4
2.3. LCD Display Icon Definition .............................5
2.4. Icon Index ..............................................................5
3. Using the DC 2310 ........................................6
3.1. Working Mode .....................................................6
3.1.1. Recording Mode ............................................................6
3.1.2. Playback Mode ...............................................................9
3.1.3. Video Mode ....................................................................12
3.1.4. Set Up Mode ..................................................................13
3.2. Take Pictures ........................................................15
4. PC dependent features .................................16
4.1. Installing digital camera software .....................16
4.2. The Software of this Installation CD ..............17
4.3. Connect to PC .....................................................18
5. Troubleshooting .............................................18
6. Specifications ...................................................20
7. Service information ........................................22
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1. T
OURING YOUR
DC 2310
1.1. Checking package contents
The package should include the following items:
DC 2310 digital camera
2 pcs of AA Battery
Camera pouch USB cable
DC 2310 software CD-ROM
1.2. Parts of the DC 2310 and their names
1.2.1. Front View
Shutter Button
Mode Dial
Self-timer Ind icator LED
Lens
Viewfinder
Hand Strap
User's
manual
User’s Manual
Flash
Focus Switch
Connection Ports Cover
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1.2.2. Rear View
Viewfinder
Indication LED
TFT LCD Monitor
1.2.3. Top View
Shutter Button
Mode Dial
1.2.4. Bottom View
Battery/ Memory
Card cover
Tripod socket
Power Switch
Menu/ Enter button
Strap Eyelet
Direction Button
(Up/Down/Rig ht/Left)
LCD Button
1.2.4. Mode Dial and Focus Range
Mode Dial
Recording Mode ( )
Playback Mode ( )
Video Mode ( )
Setup Mode ( )
Macro ( ) : 18~25 cm
Portrait ( ) : 80 cm~1.3 m
Normal ( ) : 1.3m~infinity
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2. P
REPARING YOUR
DC 2310
FOR USING
2.1. How to Switch On or Switch Off The Camera
To switch on the camera, slide the Power Switch to the side and
hold for 1 second. To switch off the camera, slide the Power Switch to the side and
hold for 1 second again.
Load the Batteries:
This camera is using 2 pcs of AA battery.
1. Make sure the camera is switched off.
2. Open the Battery / Memory Card Cover.
3. Load the batteries into the battery chamber following the
polarity indications.
4. Close the Battery / Memory Card Cover.
On the TFT LCD Monitor you can see the battery status as below:
( ) Batteries are with sufficient electricity power to support the camera's operations.
( ) Battery power half drained, please prepare with new batteries.
( ) Batteries drained. Replace the old batteries with new ones.
Please use the below suggested battery to ensure that the battery is
of acceptable quality to support the camera's operation:
Brand Model no. Type
Duracell Ultra MX1500 Alkaline
Note
Note
1. Batteries may lose power if kept inside the camera for a long time without using.
Please remove the batteries while the camera is not in use.
2. Do not use manganese batteries as they cannot supply sufficient power to support
the camera's operation.
3. Batteries may not work normally under 0ºC.
4. It's normal that the temperature of the camera body rises after being in use for a long
period.
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If an AC adapter is used:
1. Switch off the camera.
2. Make sure the AC adapter is 3.3V/2.0A.
3. Plug the AC adapter into the DC In Connector.
4. Switch on the camera.
Attach the Hand Strap:
Please follow the illustrations.
1.
2.2. Insert and Remove the SD Card
Insert the SD Card
(1) Switch off the camera.
(2) Open the Battery / Memory Card Cover.
(3) Insert the SD card into the card slot
and press it down until you here a click sound.
(4) Close the Battery / Memory Card Cover.
2.
3.
If a new SD card is used, you'll have to format it first. Please refer to page 10 for details.
Note
Note
This camera is equipped with a built-in flash memory. The image(s) can be stored in the
built-in memory or in a memory card if used. Please note that if a memory card is not
inserted, all operations will affect only the built-in flash memory. If the memory card is
inserted, all operations will affect only the memory card but not the built-in flash memory.
Remove the SD Card
(1) Make sure the camera is switched off.
(2) Open the Battery / Memory Card Cover.
(3) Press down the SD card and the card will jump up.
(4) Take out the card and close the Battery / Memory Card Cover.
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2.3. LCD Display Icon Definition
Working mode
Digital zoom
Digital zoom
Macro or portrait
Battery status
( ) Battery power full
( ) Battery half drained
( ) Battery drained
Memory card inside
2.4. Icon Index
Exposure
Date stamp
Flash mode
( )Auto flash
( )Auto flash with
red-eye reduction
( )Slow sync
( )Fill-in flash
( )Flash off
White balance
()Auto
( )Daylight
( )Sunset
( )Fluorescent
( )Tungsten
Image size
(
)2272x1704
( )1600x1200
( )1280x960
( )640x480
Image qualit y
( )Super fine
()Fine
()Normal
Working Modes
Icon Index
Focus Range
Flash Modes
Digital Zoom
Thumbnails
Self-timer
Movie Clips
Memory Card Inside
Battery Status
Image Size (Resolution)
Image Quality
White Balance
Exposure
Protecting Images
Print (DPOF)
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3. U
SING THE
The functions of DC 2310 are mainly composed of five modes: Recording mode, Playback
mode, Video Mode, and Setup Mode. In this chapter, we will introduce the functions of DC
2310 according to these five modes.
3.1. Working Mode
3.1.1. Recording Mode
Please set the Mode Dial at Recording Mode ( ) before setting up
the below functions.
I. Set Up Focus Range
II. Turn On or Turn Off the LCD Display (Preset at On status)
III. Set Up Flash Mode (Preset at Auto Flash mode)
DC 2310
Before you take pictures, please make sure you set the Focus
Switch at the correct focus range or the image may not be clear.
a. Macro ( ): 18~25cm.
b. Portrait ( ): 80cm~1.3m.
c. Normal( ): 1.3m~infinity.
If the Focus Switch is set at ( ) or ( ), ( / ) will show on TFT LCD
Monitor to remind you that the focus is not set at Normal focus range.
The TFT LCD Monitor is automatically turned on when the camera is switched
on. To turn off the TFT LCD Monitor please press LCD Button. To turn on the
TFT LCD Monitor please press LCD Button again.
There are five flash modes as below:
a. Auto flash( ): The camera will judge the necessity of using the flash. If the
environment is too dark the flash will fire automatically.
b. Auto flash with red-eye reduction( ): The camera will judge the necessity of
using the flash and reduce the chance of red-eye reduction.
c. Slow sync ( ): The shutter speed will become slow in order to catch more
light to make good images in low light circumstances. Under this mode, it is
suggested to use a tripod to make sure the camera is held still while taking the
picture.
d. Fill-in-flash( ): The flash will fire in any light circumstances.
e. Flash off ( ): The flash will not fire in any light circumstances.
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IV. Set Up Self-timer (Preset at no self-timer)
To activate the self-timer or cancel the self-timer, press Up Direction Button.
Self-timer will be activated when the Shutter Button is pressed. This function can
delay the shutter from release for 10 seconds. Self-timer is automatically canceled
after the shutter is released.
V. Set Up Digital Zoom (Preset at no digital zoom)
This camera is equipped with 4X digital zoom (0.2X per step). To activate digital
zoom please press Right Direction Button. To adjust the status of digital zoom
please use Right Direction Button and Left Direction Button. To cancel digital
zoom function please adjust it to 1.0X.
It is normal that the image with digital zoom is not as sharp comparing to the image without
digital zoom.
VI. Set Up Image Size (Preset at 1600 x 1200)
Please set the Mode Dial at Recording Mode ( ) and press Menu Button to
enter "Still Image" menu table. Use Up Direction Button ( ) and Down
Direction Button( ) to move the color bar to the feature you would like to set
up. Press Right Direction Button ( ) to enter the setting and select your
preferred setting using Up ( ) and Down ( ) Direction buttons. Press Right
Direction Button ( ) to confirm the new setting or press Menu Button to
cancel the setting. When the LCD Display is back to the "Still Image" menu table,
please check if the new setting is shown on the right side of the LCD screen. If
the new setting is not shown please repeat the above procedure.
1. Select "Size"
2. There are four resolutions can be selected which are:
( ) 2272 x 1704
( ) 1600 x 1200
( ) 1280 x 960
( ) 640 x 480
VII. Set Up Image Quality (Preset at Fine quality)
Please set the Mode Dial at Recording Mode ( ) and press Menu Button to
enter "Still Image" menu table.
1. Select "Quality"
2. There are three image qualities can be selected which are:
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( ) Super Fine
( ) Fine
( ) Normal
3. Press Right Direction Button (icon) to confirm the setting.
The better the image quality is set the less number of images can be stored in the built-in flash
memory or the memory card.
VIII. Set Up White Balance (Preset at Auto White Balance)
Please set the Mode Dial at Recording Mode ( ) and press Menu Button to
enter "Still Image" menu table.
1. Select "White Balance"
2. There are five modes can be selected which are:
( ) Auto White Balance: The camera will adjust the white balance by itself.
( ) Daylight: For strong light environment.
( ) Sunset: For sunset light environment.
( ) Fluorescent: For fluorescent light environment.
( ) Tungsten: For tungsten light environment.
3. Press Right Direction Button ( ) to confirm the setting.
IX. Set Up Exposure (Preset at +
Please set the Mode Dial at Recording Mode ( ) and press Menu Button to
enter "Still Image" menu table.
1. Select "Exposure"
2. Select the exposure from +2.0 to -2.0 (0.5 per step).
3. Press Right Direction Button ( ) to confirm the setting.
It is suggested that the user to stay with this mode unless the light
environment is very different from normal.
0)
Note
The higher the value is the brighter the image will be.
Note
The TFT LCD Monitor will show "Low Light!" as a warning to remind you that the image
which you are going to capture is in a low light environment. It is suggested to set the Flash
Mode at Auto Flash or Fill-in Flash for supplementary light to compose a good image.
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3.1.2. Playback Mode
Please set the Mode Dial at Playback Mode ( ) before setting up the below
functions. The TFT LCD Monitor will show the latest captured image. Use Up ( )
and Down ( ) Direction Buttons to select other captured images or movie clips.
I. To View A Part Of An Image
Set the Mode Dial at Playback Mode ( ). The TFT LCD Monitor will show the
latest captured image.
1. Press Right Direction Button ( ).
2. Press Up Direction Button ( ) to adjust the size of the image.
3. Press Right Direction Button ( ) again to enter.
4. Use four direction buttons to view the image.
5. Press Menu Button to cancel this function.
II. To Show The Information Of A Still Image
Please set the Mode Dial at Playback Mode ( ) . The TFT LCD Monitor will
show the latest capture image. Use Up ( ) and Down ( ) Direction Buttons
to select other captured images.
1. Select an image
2. Press LCD Button to show the information.
3. Press LCD Button again to erase the information.
III. To Play A Recorded Movie Clip
Please set the Mode Dial at Playback Mode ( ). Use Up ( ) and Down( )
Direction Buttons to select a movie clip. Select a recorded movie clip.Press Right
Direction Button ( ) to play the movie clip.
Note
You can press Right Direction Button ( ) to pause the playing and press Right Direction
Button ( ) again to cancel the pause.
IV. Go Into Thumbnail Images (Small Images)
Please set the Mode Dial at Playback Mode ( ) .
1. Press Left Direction Button( ) to enter thumbnail image table.
2. Use Up( ) and Down( ) to select an image or movie clip.
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3. Press Right Direction Button( ) to enlarge the selected image or movie
clip.
4. To go back to the thumbnail image table press Left Direction Button ( )
again.
Note
When a thumbnail image is selected, please check if it shows ( ) on the left top corner of
the LCD screen. If ( ) is shown it means the selected thumbnail is a movie clip but not a
still image.
V. To Delete Image(s)
Please set the Mode Dial at Playback Mode ( ) and press Menu Button to
enter "Play" menu table.
1. Select "Delete"
2. (a) Select "Delete Image" to confirm the willing to delete the selected image or
movie clip.
(b) Select "Delete All" to confirm the willing to delete all stored images or
movie clips.
3. Select "No" to cancel the order or select "Yes" to delete.
4. Press Right Direction Button ( ) to confirm the setting.
VI. To Format a SD Card
When a new SC card is used please format the card first
before using it.
Please set the Mode Dial at Playback Mode ( ) and press Menu
Button to enter "Play" menu table.
1. Select "Delete".
2. Select "Format"
3. Select "No" to cancel the order or select "Yes" to format the
memory card.
4. Press Right Direction Button ( ) to confirm the setting.
VII. Set Up Slide Show (Preset at 1 second)
Please set the Mode Dial at Playback Mode ( ) and press Menu Button to enter
"Play" menu table.
1. Select "Slide Show".
2. Select the time for slide show from 1 second to 9 seconds (2 seconds per
step).
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3. Press Right Direction Button ( ) to start the slide show.
You can press Menu Button to cancel the slide show.
VIII. Set An Image At Protect Status Or Cancel The Protection Of
An Protected Image
Please set the Mode Dial at Playback Mode ( ) and press Menu
Button to enter "Play" menu table.
IX. To Set An Image At Protect Status (Preset at Unlock)
To set an image at protect status can prevent the selected image from erasing.
1. Select "Protect".
2. Select "Lock" to protect the selected image.
3. Press Right Direction Button ( ) to confirm the setting.
Note
After above steps are done, please check if the ( ) is shown on the left up corner. If it is
not shown please repeat the steps again.
X. To Cancel The Protection Of An Protect Image
1. Select "Protect".
2. Select "Unlock" to cancel the protection.
3. Press Right Direction Button ( ) to confirm the setting.
XI. Print Out An Image With A Printer Without Going Through PC (Preset
at X0)
Please set the Mode Dial at Playback Mode ( ) and press Menu Button to enter
"Play" menu table. Use Up Direction Button ( ) and Down Direction Button
( ) to move the color bar to the feature you would like to set up.
1. Select "Prints ".
2. Select the number of copies you would like to print out from X0 to X9. The
number means the number of the copies you would like to print out.
3. Take out the memory card from the camera and put it into the card reader
slot of the printer.
4. Set the printer at DPOF Print and then the printer will print out the selected
image(s) according to the set number(s).
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5. Press Right Direction Button ( ) to confirm the setting or select Menu
Button to cancel the setting.
Note
After above steps are done, please check if the ( ) is shown on the left down corner. If
it is not shown please repeat the steps again.
Note
This function can only work with a memory card. It cannot work with the built-in flash
memory.
3.1.3. Video Mode
Please set the Mode Dial at Video Mode ( ) .
Select The Time Of Movie Clip
1. Select the time for the movie clip,"10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds" or
"Manual".
2. Press Right Direction Button ( ) to confirm the setting.
3. Press Shutter Button to start recording.
1. When 10, 20 or 30 seconds is selected, press the Shutter Button and the camera will
start the recording and stop automatically according to the set time.
2. When "Manual" is selected, press the Shutter Button to start the recording and press the
Shutter Button to stop the recording, the file length can be unlimited because it depends
on the media capacity.
Note
Note
The TFT LCD Monitor will show "Low Light!" as a warning to remind you that the video
which you are going to record is in a low light environment. It is suggested not to record the
video or to record it in a stronger light environment.
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3.1.4. Set Up Mode
Please set the Mode Dial at Set Up Mode ( ) and press Menu
Button to enter "Set Up" menu table. Use Up Direction Button
( ) and Down Direction Button ( ) to move the color bar to
the feature you would like to set up. Press Right Direction Button
( ) to enter the setting and select your preferred setting using
Up ( ) and Down ( ) Direction Buttons.
Press Right Direction Button ( ) to confirm the new setting or
press Menu button to cancel the setting. When the LCD Display
is back to the "Set Up" menu table, please check if the new setting
is shown on the right side of the LCD screen. If the new setting is
not shown please repeat the above procedure.
I. Set Up Beep Sound (Preset at On)
Please set the Mode Dial at Set Up Mode ( ) and press Menu Button to enter
"Set Up" menu table.
1. Select "Beep".
2. Press Right Direction Button ( ).
3. Select "On" to activate the beep sound or select "No" to cancel
the beep sound.
4. Press Right Direction Button ( ) to confirm the setting.
II. Set Auto Power Off (Preset at Cancel)
1.Select "Power Off".
2. Press Right Direction Button ( ).
3. Select the time of auto power at "5 minutes" or "10 minutes". Or select
"Cancel" to cancel auto power off function.
4. Press Right Direction Button ( ) to confirm the setting.
III. Set Date Stamp (Preset On)
1. Select "Date Stamp".
2. Press Right Direction Button ( ).
3. Select "On" to activate date print or select" Off" to cancel date imprint.
4. Press Right Direction Button ( ) to confirm the setting.
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IV. Set Date Type
1. Select "Date Type".
2. Press Right Direction Button ( ).
3. Select the following date types:
YY/MMM/DD: Year/Month/Date
MM/DD/YY: Month/Date/Year
DD/MM/YY: Date/Month/Year
4. Press Right Direction Button ( ) to confirm the setting.
V. Date Set Up (Preset at 2002/01/01)
1. Select "Date Setup".
2. Press Right Direction Button ( ).
3. Use Up ( ) and Down ( ) Direction Buttons to change the
numbers.
4. Use Right ( )and Left ( )Direction Buttons to confirm
and move to next.
5. Press Right Direction Button ( ) to confirm the setting.
VI. Set Up Quick View (Preset at On)
1. Select "Quick View".
2. Press Right Direction Button ( ).
3. Select "On" to activate quick view or select "Off" to cancel quick view.
4. Press Right Direction Button ( ) to confirm the setting.
The quick view is to show the image that you just captured on the TFT LCD one second
after each shot.
Note
VII. Set Up Language (Preset at English)
1. Select "Language".
2. Press Right Direction Button ( ).
3. Select the language that you prefer. There are English, French, German,
Spanish, Italian, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese for you to select.
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VIII. Reset to Default Setting
1. Select "Reset".
2. Press Right Direction Button ( ).
3. Select "Yes" to reset to default setting or select "No" not to
reset to default setting.
4. Press Right Direction Button ( )to confirm the setting.
3.2. Take Pictures
1. Switch on the power by sliding the Power Switch to the side.
2. Set the Mode Dial at Recording Mode ( ) for still image
capture or Video Mode ( ) for videos.
3. If you would like to capture a still image, please set the focus
switch at correct focus range which are:
Macro ( ): 18~25cm
Portrait ( ): 80cm~1.3m
Normal ( ): 1.3m~infinity
4. Set up all the preferred features and functions.
5. Hold still and press the Shutter Button.
6. The Indication LED will start blinking after the Shutter Button
is released. After the Indication LED stops blinking then you
are able to proceed to the next shot.
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4. PC
DEPENDENT FEATURES
Preparations
To use the PC dependent functions, you need to install your digital camera software and connect the camera to your PC.
4.1. Installing digital camera software
• If your operation system is Windows 98, please setup the DC 2310 driver
first, if the operation system is Windows ME/2000/XP, then it's not necessary
for you to setup driver in advanced, please refer to the descriptions of Universal Plug and Play installation instruction below.
• It's recommended that you setup driver and software before connecting digital
still camera to your PC for smooth installation. Normally, a software installation menu appears automatically after this installation CD is inserted into your
CD-ROM drive.
• Click on each item to start installing the software program of your choice. If
the menu did not appear, please browse the CD and find a program file named
"setup.exe" in the root directory and double-click on it. The menu will appear.
If you want to know the content of this CD and install software manually,
please refer to the descriptions of the CD content below.
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4.2. The Software of this Installation CD
Software Description
1. PhotoBase Arcsoft PhotoBase 3.0, for you to find and
2. PhotoImpression ArcSoft PhotoImpression 3.0, it is an easy-to-
3. VideoImpression Arcsoft Video Impression 1.6, for you to edit
4. PhotoPrinter Pro. Arcsoft Photo Printer this versatile
5. Microsoft DirectX 8.1 Microsoft DirectX 8.1, an all-in-one and closs-
6. Acrobat reader Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0.5, it's a "must have"
organize your media-files efficiently. You can use
it to creat a slide show, a web album, or a video
postcard, then sharing these media-files with
your friends through internet.
use photo editing and creative design program.
You can edit and retouch your photos, then add
special effects or place them in cards, calendars,
frames and fantasy templates. PhotoImpression
also includes a wide variety of printing options.
and combine the video files. New videos can be
created by existing video, animation, and image
files,quickly and easily create desktop video
presentations for use at home, business or on
the internet.
printing utility lets you print out casually, it can
be several different images on a single sheet of
paper. It's as simple as opening your image,
selecting from an assortment of templates and
clicking Print.
platform media tool.
utility to read files in the popular cross-platform
file format "PDF".
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4.3. Connect to PC
1. If your operation system is Windows ME/2000/XP, you will not need to install the
camera driver.
2. After the software installatioin is completed and the camera is connected to the PC, the
PC will automatically create a new disk named Removable Disk (please see below
picture). All the images stored in the SmartMedia
"100Media" which the route is "Removable Disk / DCIM / 100Media" . Please note that
the Removable Disk will only exist when the camera is connected to the PC.
ROUBLESHOOTING
5. T
TM
card can be found in a folder named
Symptoms Causes Solutions
The power won’t turn on. • The batteries are out of power.
The power turns off during
use.
• The AC power adapter is not
well connected or damaged.
• The batteries are out of power.
• Auto power off.
• The memory card is taken out
when in process of saving
pictures.
• The adapter has not been
connected properly.
• Replace the batteries with new
ones.
• Make sure the AC power is
connected and it's not damaged.
• Replace the batteries with new
ones.
• Switch on the Power .
• Do not remove the memory
card while you save the image.
• Connect the adapter correctly.
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The battery power is draining
quickly.
The camera does not take pictures when the shutter button
is pressed .
The image is blurred. • You have selected the incorrect
The flash does not fire. • The camera flash is turned off. • Set the flash mode to Auto Flash
Incorrect date/time is
displayed.
Camera fails to work by any
button or switch.
There is something wrong
with the color of the captured
image.
The picture is too bright or
too dark.
The TFT LCD monitor is not
clear.
The camera cannot download
images to th e PC.
• The extemal temperature is too
cold.
• The camera is using both old and
new batteries.
• The camera is not set at
Recording Mode.
• The batteries are weak.
• The power has not been
switched on.
focus range.
• White Balance is not set
properly.
• There is excessive exposure. • Reset exposure compensation.
• The LCD monitor plastic cover
is dirty.
• Cable is not connected properly.
• Camera is off.
• There are no batteries or the
adapter is not well connected.
• OS is not Window 98/98SE /
2000/ME/XP or PC is not
equipped with USB port.
• USB driver is not installed.
• Keep the camera away from
extreme temperatures.
• Replace all batteries with new
ones.
• Set the Mode Dial at Recording
Mode.
• Replace the batteries with new
ones.
• Switch on the power.
• If the subject is about 18~25 cm,
select macro mode.
• If the subject is about 80~130
cm, select portrait mode.
• If the subject is beyond 130 cm,
select normal mode.
or Fill-in Flash mode.
• Reset Date/Time.
• Removed the batteries and
reload them.
• Reset white balance.
• You should clean the LCD cover.
• Check the cable connection.
• Turn on the power.
• Load new batteries or check the
AC power adapter connection.
• Install Windows 98/98SE/2000/
ME/XP and USB Port.
• Install USB Driver.
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PECIFICATIONS
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Image Sensor 1/3.2” CCD with 2.1 Mega pixels
Lens f=5.6mm (35mm film equivalent : 43mm)
Digital Zoom 1.1 to 4.0 (0.2/Step)
Viewfinder Optical virtual image viewfinder
LCD Monitor 1.6" color TFT LCD (80k pixels)
Focusing Fixed Focus with three steps manual adjustment
Focusing Range Macro:18-25cm,Portrait:0.8-1.3m, Normal: 1.3m-infinity
Shutter Mechanical shutter and Electrical shutter
Shutter Speed 1/4~ 1/1000 sec. Mechanical shutter
Exposure Program AE / Exposure compensation +
ISO Equivalent 100,200 (Automatic)
White Balance Auto / Daylight / Fluorescent / Tungsten / Sunset
Flash Auto / Fill-in flash / Flash off / Auto & Red - eye reduction /
Flash Range 0.8 ~ 3.0m
Self-timer 10 seconds with LED indicator
Movie Clips Size : 320x240
Storage Internal memory: 8MB flash memory;
F3.5 / F8.0
1/1000 sec. Electrical shutter
2EV (0.5EV / step)
Slow sync
Recording time : 10~30 sec. (10sec./steps) and Manual
(unlimited length)
External memory: support SD Card
File Format Still Image: JPEG (DCF), DPOF;
Movie Clip: AVI
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Image size Extra-Large: 2272x1704 (by interpolated),
Image Play Single image / AVI play / Thumbnails / Slide show
Interface Digital output connector: USB
Power Source 2 pcs of AA alkaline / 2 pcs of Ni-MH batteries.
Dimensions
(WxHxD)
Weight 140g (without batteries and card)
Large: 1600x1200 pixels,
Medium: 1280x960 pixels,
Small : 640x480 pixels
DC power input connector: 3.3V
AC adapter (Optional)
94 x 66 x 40 mm
System Requirments
FOR WINDOWS PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233MHz
Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP
Minimum 64MB RAM
100MB of available hard-disk space
USB port
CD-ROM drive
800x600 pixels,16-bit color display compatible monitor.
(24-bit color display recommended)
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ERVICE INFORMATION
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Technical support
If you encountered problems using Digital Camera 2310 and the camera driver program,
please send an E-mail (containing detailed descriptions of the problem you came upon, the
hardware and software environment of your system) to the following addresses:
USA: support-sc@BenQ.com
Europe: service@BenQ-eu.com
Taiwan: service-tw@BenQ.com
China: service_china@BenQ.com
Asia and other countries: support@BenQ.com
For free driver program updates, product information and news release, please visit the
following web address:
http://www.BenQ.com.tw/global/
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