Benq DC C700 User Manual

DC C700 Digital Camera

User Manual

Welcome

Copyright

Copyright 2007 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, trans­mitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form
or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior writ­ten permission of this company.

Disclaimer

BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the con­tents hereof and specifi cally disclaims any warranties, merchantab ility or fitness for any particular pur pose. Further,
BenQ Corporat ion reserves the right to rev ise this publication and to m ake changes from time to time in th e 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 s unlight
– High and dusty places
– Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources
– In a closed car that is in direct sunligh t
– 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.

Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in private households in the European Union.

CE Regulatory Notice
Hereby, BenQ Corp. declares under our responsibility that the product is in conformity with the requirements set

out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating, Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).
A "Declaration of Conformity" in accordance with the above Directives has been made and is available from BenQ
Corp. upon request.

FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi­dential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference w ill not occur in a particular installation. If this equi pment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or reloc ate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

Tab le o f Con t e n t s

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 battery............................................................ 3

2.2 Charging the battery............................................................ 3

2.3 Inserting and removing an SD memory card
(optional accessory)

3. Using the Camera.................................................................... 5

3.1 Capture mode .................................................................... 5

3.1.1 Getting started with capturing images ............................ 5

3.1.2 Capture mode LCD monitor information........................ 6

3.1.3 Choosing the screen language ...................................... 7

3.1.4 Setting the date and time............................................ 7

3.1.5 Using the normal mode ............................................. 7

3.1.6 Using the macro mode .............................................. 7

3.1.7 Using the flash........................................................ 8

3.1.8 Using the self-timer.................................................. 9

3.1.9 Using the digital zoom function ................................... 9

3.1.10 Capture mode menu settings....................................... 9

3.2 Video mode ..................................................................... 12

3.2.1 Video mode LCD monitor information........................ 12

3.2.2 Recording video clips.............................................. 12

3.2.3 Video mode menu settings ....................................... 13

3.3 Playback mode ................................................................. 13

3.3.1 Playback mode LCD monitor information (image) .......... 13

3.3.2 Playback mode LCD monitor information (video) ........... 13

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3.3.3 Playback mode - the basics

3.3.4 Playback mode menu settings.................................... 17

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3.4 Setup mode...................................................................... 18

3.4.1 Date/Time........................................................... 18

3.4.2 Format ............................................................... 18

3.4.3 Beeper................................................................ 18

3.4.4 Language ............................................................ 18

3.4.5 Auto Off ............................................................. 18

3.4.6 System Reset ........................................................ 18

3.4.7 System Info.......................................................... 18

4. PC Dependent Features ......................................................... 19

4.1 Bundled software .............................................................. 19

4.2 Transferring images/video clips to your computer .................. 19

4.2.1 Step 1: Connecting the camera to your computer............. 20

4.2.2 Step 2: Downloading recorded images/video clips ............ 20

4.3 Using the camera as a PC camera......................................... 20

4.3.1 Step 1: Installing the PC camera driver ......................... 20

4.3.2 Step 2: Connecting the camera to your computer............. 21

4.3.3 Step 3: Running your application software..................... 21

4.4 Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer (optional feature)21

4.4.1 Setting the DPOF................................................... 21

4.4.2 Printer mode........................................................ 22

5. Troubleshooting .................................................................... 24

6. Specifications and Service Information................................... 26

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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. Lithium-ion

5. Hand strap

6. Software CD-ROM

7. Pouch

8. AC power adapter

9. Battery charger

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

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rechargeable battery

1.2.1 Front view

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1. Strap eyelet

2. Lens cover

3. Shutter button

4. Flash

5. Lens

6. Microphone

7. Self-timer LED

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1.2.2 Rear view

1. Focus switch

[] Normal mode

[] Macro mode

2. USB terminal

3. Tripod socket

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4. Battery / SD memory card cover

5. OK button

[ ] Zoom button

6. [ ] Arrow button (Down)

MODE button

7. [ ] Arrow button (Right)

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[ ] Flash button

8. [ ] Arrow button (Left)

[] Self-timer button

9. [ ] Arrow button (Up)

MENU button

10. LCD monitor

11. Status LED

1.2.3 LED indicators

Indicato r State Description/Activity Sound

Status LED

None • The camera is powering up. Yes

Solid green • The USB communicat ion / transfer is in progress. No

• The camera is ready to capture images or record video clips. No

Blinking red • The self-timer function is activated. YesSelf-timer LED

• The camera sounds one beep.

• The camera sounds 10 beeps for 10 seconds, and 5 beeps for 5 seconds.

• It is normal for the camera to become warm during operation, because metal camera cas-

ing can conduct heat.

• The LCD display on this camera is manufactured with sophisticated technology, and

more than 99.99% of the pixels on the LCD display meet standard specifications. Yet, it is
possible that less than 0.01% of the pixels on the LCD 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.

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2 Preparing Your Camera for Use

2.1 Installing the battery

We highly recommend that you use only the specified
rechargeable lithium-ion battery for your camera. Make sure
that the power of the camera is off before inserting or
removing the battery.

To insert the battery:

1. Slide the battery / SD memory card cover.

2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown.

• Tilt the battery lock lever and orient the battery in the

direction of the arrow, so that its label is facing to the front side of the camera, and then
insert the battery.

3. Close the battery / SD memory card cover.

To remove the battery:

1. Slide the battery / SD memory card cover.

2. Release the battery lock lever.

3. When the battery has come out a little, gently pull it out the rest of the way.

2.2 Charging the battery

The battery charge status affects the p erformance of the camera.
To maximize the performance and life of the battery, it is
recommended that you fully charge the battery using the
specified charger set (charger and AC power adapter), and then
fully discharge it through the normal use at least one time.

1. Insert the battery into the charger as shown in the
illustration.

2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the charger.

3. Connect the other end of the AC power adapter to a wall outlet.

4. When the battery is being charged, the charger LED indicator lights up in red. When the
battery is fully charged, it turns into green.

The length of the charging time depends on the ambient temperature and the status of
the battery.

• The camera must be used with the specified charger set. Damage caused by the use of an

incorrect charger set is not covered under the warranty. Always make sure that the cam­era is off before removing the battery.

• The battery may be warm after being charged or used. This is normal and not a malfunc-

tion.

• When using the camera in cold environments, keep the camera and its battery warm by

holding it inside your jacket or other warm protective environment.

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2.3 Inserting and removing an SD memory card (optional accessory)

The camera is equipped with 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 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: 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128

MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (plus 4 GB SDHC). 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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3 Using the Camera

3.1 Capture mode

3.1.1 Getting started with capturing images

1. Slide the lens cover to turn on the camera. The camera
sounds one beep when it is initiated.

2. Compose your image in the LCD monitor.

3. Press the shutter button.

• To turn off the camera, slide the lens cover back.

• The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light .

This is not a malfunction.

• To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing

the shutter button, always hold the camera steady. This is especially important when you
are shooting under low lighting conditions, under which your camera may slow down the
shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed.

• If [Preview] is set to [ON], the captured image will be displayed while the image is being

written onto the memory.

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OFF

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