DC C800 Digital Camera
User’s Manual
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Taking care of your camera
• Do not use your camera in the following environmental range: temperature below 0°C or above
40°C.
• Do not use or store your camera in the environments listed below:
– Direct sunlight
– High and dusty places
– Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources
– In a closed car that is in direct sunlight
– Unstable locations
• If your camera becomes wet, wipe it with a dry cloth as soon as possible.
• Salt or seawater may cause severe camera damage.
• Do not use solvents, such as alcohol, to clean your camera.
• If the lens is dirty, use a lens brush or soft cloth to clean the lens. Do not touch the lens with your
fingers.
• To prevent electric shock, do not attempt to disassemble or repair your camera by yourself.
• Water may cause a fire or electric shock. Therefore, store your camera in a dry place.
• Do not use your camera outdoors when it is raining or snowing.
• Do not use your camera in or near water.
• If a foreign substance or water gets in your camera, please turn the power off immediately and disconnect the batteries and the power adapter. 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.
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.
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Table of Contents
1. TOURING YOUR DC C800........................................................................... 1
1.1 Checking the Package Contents .....................................................................1
1.2 DC C800 Components....................................................................................1
1.2.1 Front View ....................................................................................................1
1.2.2 Rear View......................................................................................................2
1.2.3 Five-function buttons ..................................................................................2
1.3 Setting the Date and Time .............................................................................. 2
2. PREPARING YOUR DC C800 FOR USE ......................................................... 3
2.1 Inserting the Batteries ..................................................................................... 3
2.2 Inserting a Memory Card................................................................................ 3
2.2.1 About Camera Memory ...............................................................................4
3. USING THE DC C800................................................................................... 5
3.1 Turning the Power On and Off......................................................................5
3.2 Power Saving Function ...................................................................................5
3.3 Switching between Record and Playback .......................................................5
3.3.1 In Record mode ............................................................................................5
3.3.2 In Playback mode .........................................................................................5
3.4 Recording Menu/Playback Menu................................................................... 6
3.4.1 Record Menu (Still Image) ..........................................................................6
3.4.2 Record Menu (Movie) .................................................................................7
3.4.3 Playback Menu .............................................................................................8
3.4.4 ADJ. Menu ....................................................................................................8
3.4.5 Setup Menu...................................................................................................9
3.5 Using the LCD monitor ................................................................................ 10
3.5.1 LCD Screen Indicator.................................................................................10
3.5.2 Switching the Screen Display.....................................................................11
3.6 Recording....................................................................................................... 11
3.6.1 Recording Still Images................................................................................11
3.6.2 Using the Zoom Function..........................................................................12
3.6.3 Using the Flash ...........................................................................................12
3.6.4 Using the Self-timer and Burst ..................................................................13
3.6.5 Using the Macro mode...............................................................................13
3.7 Recording Movie Clips.................................................................................. 14
3.7.1 Voices Recording........................................................................................14
3.8 Setting the Recording Functions .................................................................. 14
3.8.1 Using the Scene Mode................................................................................14
3.9 Playback .........................................................................................................15
3.9.1 Playing Back Images ...................................................................................15
3.9.2 Playing Back Sounds ..................................................................................16
3.9.3 Recording a Voice Memo ..........................................................................16
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4. MAKING CONNECTIONS............................................................................ 25
5. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................... 27
6. S
7. SERVICE INFORMATION ............................................................................. 28
3.9.4 Playing Back a Voice Memo ......................................................................17
3.10 Deleting Files ............................................................................................... 17
3.10.1 Deleting a Single File ..................................................................................17
3.10.2 Deleting All Files.........................................................................................17
3.11 Protecting Files ............................................................................................18
3.12 Editing Images .............................................................................................19
3.12.1 Rotating Still Images ..................................................................................19
3.12.2 Changing the Image Size............................................................................19
3.12.3 Adding Stickers to a Still Image.................................................................19
3.13 Setting the DPOF......................................................................................... 20
3.14 Playing a Slide Show....................................................................................20
3.15 Copying the Files .........................................................................................21
3.16 Setup Settings .............................................................................................. 21
3.16.1 Adjusting Sounds .......................................................................................21
3.16.2 Setting Auto Review...................................................................................22
3.16.3 Setting the Power Save...............................................................................22
3.16.4 Setting the Language ..................................................................................22
3.16.5 Resetting the File Numbers........................................................................22
3.16.6 File Naming ................................................................................................23
3.17 Setting the TV Out ...................................................................................... 23
3.18 Setting USB Port..........................................................................................23
3.19 Choosing a Startup Image...........................................................................24
3.20 Formatting the Memory ............................................................................. 24
3.21 Resetting to Default Settings.......................................................................24
4.1 Bundled Software .......................................................................................... 25
4.2 Connecting the Camera to a TV................................................................... 25
4.3 Connecting the Camera to a Computer with a USB Cable......................... 26
PECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 28
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TOURING YOUR DC C800
1.1 Checking the Package Contents
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items.
1. User’s Manual
2. DC C800 digital
camera
3. USB cable
4. 2 x AA batteries
5. Hand strap
6. DC C800 software
CD-ROM
7. Pouch
8. AV out cable
If any of the items are missing or appear to be damaged, contact your dealer. Save the
packaging in case you need to ship your camera for service.
1.2 DC C800 Components
1.2.1 Front View
1. Shutter button
2. Power button
3. Built-in flash
4. Self-timer LED
5. Lens/Lens cover
6. DC IN terminal
7. USB connector/AV out terminal
8. Microphone
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1.2.2 Rear View
1. LCD monitor
2. Zoom out button
3. Zoom in button
4. Playback mode button
5. MENU button
6. Status LED
7. Five-function buttons
8. Strap eyelet
9. Mode dial
10. Battery/SD memory
card cover
11. DISP button
12. Tripod socket
• 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.
1.2.3 Five-function buttons
X Scene/Delete/Up button
Y Flash/Right button
Z SET/ADJ button
[ Self-timer/Continue/Down button
\ Macro/Left button
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1.3 Setting the Date and Time
When the camera is first turned on, the date and time setting will not be correct. So before
using, be sure to set date and time.
1. Press the MENU button, usingorto select SETUP ( )
and press the SET button.
2. Press orto select DATE & TIM E ( ) then press or
the SET button to launch the Date & Time screen.
3. Press orto change the value of the highlighted field.
Pressorto highlight another field.
4. After adjusting the settings, press the SET or the MENU
button to apply the setting.
X
Y
Z
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• If you hold downor, you can change the value quickly.
• If the batteries are removed for about two days, the Date & Time setting will be lost. In
this case, make these settings again.
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PREPARING YOUR DC C800 FOR USE
2.1 Inserting the Batteries
The camera is powered by two AA batteries or rechargeable batteries (min. 1600 mAh/1.2V).
Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if you use any other type of battery other than that
noted above.
1. Slide the battery cover open.
2. Insert two AA-size alkaline batteries with the positive(+) and negative(-) poles matching
the directions indicated inside the battery room.
3. Slide the battery cover closed.
• Always make sure that the camera is turned off before removing the battery.
• Do not use manganese batteries. Manganese batteries cannot supply sufficient power to
support camera operation.
• Replace all batteries at the same time. Never mix old and new batteries.
• Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan on using it for more than two weeks.
• The camera body may feel warm after extended use. This is normal.
2.2 Inserting a Memory Card
You can use SD Card with this digital camera. The memory card slot is located beneath the
battery cover, adjacent to the battery compartment.
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1. Be sure that the camera is turned off.
2. Slide the battery cover and open it.
3. Insert the card with the label facing up and the arrow pointing in.
4. Close the battery cover.
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To remove the memory card, gently press on the edge of the card and release it. Pull the card
out and close the battery cover.
2.2.1 About Camera Memory
The digital camera is equipped with internal memory. If the memory card is not inserted in
the camera, all images and movie clips recorded by the camera will be stored in the internal
memory. If the memory card is inserted, images and movie clips are stored on the memory
card.
• SD memory cards in the following sizes are supported: 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB,
128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB. The DC C800 is compatible with SD memory cards
manufactured by Panasonic, Toshiba, and Sandisk. Please contact your local dealer for
purchasing information.
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3.1 Turning the Power On and Off
1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera in
the Record mode. Or you can press the button to
turn on the camera in the Playback mode.
2. Press the POWER button again to turn the power off.
• You can turn on the camera without the start-up and
operating sound by pressing and holding t he POWER
or the button for over 1.5 seconds.
3.2 Power Saving Function
If the camera is turned off by Power Save feature, press the POWER or the button to turn
it on again.
The Power Save feature does not work in the following situations:
• Connecting the camera to a computer or printer with the USB cable.
• Connecting the camera with the AC adapter (sold separate).
• About the Power Save operation, refer to 3.16.3 “Setting the Power Save” on page 22.
3.3 Switching between Record and Playback
You can switch between Record mode and Playback mode in following ways:
3.3.1 In Record mode
Press the MODE button to cycle through the still image shooting, voice recording,
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and movie recording.
• Press the button to switch to the Playback mode.
• If you switch to Playback mode, the lens will retract after approximately 10 seconds.
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Press down halfway
2
Press down fully
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3.3.2 In Playback mode
Press the MODE or the button switch to the previous used Record mode.
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3.4 Recording Menu/Playback Menu
When a menu screen is displayed, the arrow button and the SET button are used to make the
desired settings.
1. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
2. The menu displays depends on whether you are in the Record mode or the Playback
mode.
3. Pressorto select a menu item.
4. Pressorto change the setting.
• In playback menu, pressorto select an option, and then press the SET button to
display a confirmation screen or apply the setting.
5. Press the MENU or the SET button to save the settings and close the menu.
• In playback menu, press the MENU button to close the menu.
3.4.1 Record Menu (Still Image)
Menu It em Available Setting Functional Descr iption
Resolut ion
Quality
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Sets the size of images that will be captured.
– : 3264x2448 - Suitable for printing large size
paper.
– : 3264x2176 - Printing in 3:2 ratio.
– : 2560x1920 - Suitable for printing normal size
paper.
– : 2304x1728 - Suitable for printing on A4 paper.
– : 1600x1200 - Suitable for printing on A5 paper.
– : 640x480 - Suitable for attaching to e-mails or
using in websites.
You can select lower image resolution and
quality to decrease the image size to capture more
images. Choose a suitable setting according to the
desired image quality and purpose.
Sets the quality (compression rate) at which image are captured.
– : Stores the image with an extremely low com-
pression.
– : Stores the image with a low compression.
– : Stores the image with normal compression.
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Metering
Sharpness
Effect Off/B&W/Sepia/Neg. Art You can add special effects to your images in Record mode or
Date Stamp Off/Date/Date & Time Adds a date to your pictures as you take them.
Digital Zoom Off/On – Off: deactivates digital zoom.
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3.4.2 Record Menu (Movie)
Menu It em Available Setting Functional Description
Movie Size
Metering
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Adjusts the region of the subject or frame on which the camera measures light.
– : Light is measured from the entire shooting
screen, but gives more importance to the values near
the center.
– : Selects an exposure based on readings from
multiple points in the subject area.
– : Selects an exposure based on a single reading
taken from the center of your picture.
You can select whether you want the image to have sharp or
soft outlines.
– : The edges of the image are emphasized. The
edges will become sharp, but noise may occur in the
recording i mage.
– : The edges of the image are sharp. This is suit-
able for printing .
– : The edges of the image are softened. This is
suitable for editing images on PC.
in Playback mode.
– Off: No effect is added to the image.
– B&W: Convert image to black & white.
– Sepia: Recorded image will be stored in a sepia tone.
– Neg. Art: Opposite what they were in the original
image.
– Off: Do not add the recorded date & time to printed
images.
– Date: Only adds the recorded date to printed imag es.
– Date & Time: Adds the recorded date & time to
printed images.
– On: activates digital zoom.
Sets the size of video clips that will be recorded.
– : 640x480 - Suitable for viewing on TV.
– : 320x240 - Suitable for viewing on PC.
– : 160x128 - Suitable for attaching to e-mails or using in web-
sites.
Refer to 3.4.1 “Record Menu (Still Image)” on page 6.
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3.4.3 Playback Menu
Menu It em Available Setting
Protect Single/Lock All/Unlock All
Delete Single/All
Slide Show Playing stored images in a slide show.
DPOF Single/All/Reset
Copy to Card Single/All
Effect B&W/Sepia/Neg. Art/Mosaic
Rotate Right 90/Left 90/Horizontal/Vertical
Resize Reduces image size to smaller.
Sticker Add interesting stickers to images.
Voice Memo Recording a voice memo to a stored image.
S.Image User 1/User 2
3.4.4 ADJ. Menu
You can quickly adjust the White Balance, BISO, Exposure in Record mode.
1. Press the SET button to display the menu.
• When movie recording, only White Balance can be adjusted.
2. Pressorto select a menu item.
3. Pressorto select an option
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4. Press the SET button to confirm the settings and close the menu.
Menu It em Available Setting Functional Descr iption
White Balance
ISO AUTO/50/100/200 Configures the camera’s sensitivity to light.
Exposure -2.0 to +2.0 Sets the exposure value manually to compensate for
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Sets the white balance when capturing images under specific lighting condit ions.
– : Adjust the white balance to match different
light sources such as sunlight, incandescent
(tungsten) lig hting or, fluorescent lighting.
– : Adjusts for bright sun conditions, or natural
light conditions.
– : Adjusts for cloudy days or twilight condi-
tions.
– : Adjusts for normal indoor lighting condi-
tions. Corrects the orange hue of household light
bulbs. Ideal for indoor photos under tungsten or
halogen lighting without a flash.
– : Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects the
green hue of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for
indoor photos under fluorescent lighting without a flash.
– : Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects the
green hue of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for
indoor photos under fluorescent lighting without a flash.
– : For more accurate adjustment or when the
light source cannot be specified.
– Auto: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
– ISO 50: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 50 equivalent.
– ISO 100: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 100 equiva-
lent.
– ISO 200: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 200 equiva-
lent.
Higher ISO speeds increase the image
noise. To take clean images, use as low an ISO
speed as possible.
unusual lighting conditions, such as indirect indoor
lighting, d ark backgrou nds, and strong backlighting.
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3.4.5 Setup Menu
You can change the basic settings of the camera in Record mode and Playback mode.
1. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
• The menu displays depends on whether you are in the Record mode or the Playback
mode.
2. Press orto select SETUP ( ) and then press the SET button to display the Setup
menu.
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3. Pressorto select a menu item and then pressor the SET button to launch the
submenu.
4. Pressorto select an option and pressor the SET button to apply the setting.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Menu It em Available Setting
Sounds Sets the camera sounds and volume.
Auto Review Off/3 sec./5 sec.
Power Save 1 min./3 min./5 min.
Date & Time Sets the date & time.
Language English/Spanish/German/French/Italian/Portuguese/Dutch/Czech/Hungarian/
File No. Series/Reset
TV Out NTSC/PAL
USB Computer/Printer
S.Image Sets the start-up image.
Format Formats the internal memory or memory card.
Reset All Resets all camera settings to initial default.
Polish/Turkish/Russian/Japanese/Korean/S.Chinese/T.Chinese
3.5 Using the LCD monitor
The LCD monitor is used to compose images while recording, adjust settings and replay
images.
3.5.1 LCD Screen Indicator
3.5.1.1 In Recording
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1. Mode icon
2. Flash
3. Macro
4. Self-timer/Burst
5. Zoom indicator
6. Battery
7. Storage media
8. Focus area
9. Shake warning
10. Shots remaining
11. Aperture value
12. Shutter speed
13. Metering
14. Exposure
15. ISO
16. White balance
17. Sharpness
18. Quality
19. Resolution
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3.5.1.2 In Playback
3.5.2 Switching the Screen Display
Press the DISP button changes the next display mode of the LCD monitor as shown below:
In Record mode In Playback mode
• Use the "Guide line" mode to compose images easily before shooting images.
• When the LCD display is not in "OSD on", pressing Macro, Self-timer, Flash will change
the display mode to "OSD on" automatically.
1. Mode icon
2. Protect
3. Voice memo
4. File number/Total
5. Battery
6. Storage media
7. Capture date & time
8. DPOF Date stamp
9. DPOF indicator
10. Resolution
1. OSD on
2. Guide line
3. OSD off
4. OSD on
5. OSD off
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3.6 Recording
3.6.1 Recording Still Images
1. Hold the camera with both hands and make sure the camera is stable.
2. Set the camera to the Record mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching between Record and
Playback” on page 5.
3. Aim the focus area to the subject that you want to take and press the shutter release
button halfway.
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• The focus area on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus.
• If the shutter speed is slow or the possibility that image may be blurred, the shake
warning icon may appear on the LCD monitor. To avoid it, use a tripod to stabilize the camera when recording images.
4. Fully press the shutter release button to take an image.
• Make sure that your fingers or the wrist strap does not block the lens.
• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway down, check the exposure value that
appears on the LCD monitor to make sure that it is appropriate for the lighting conditions.
3.6.2 Using the Zoom Function
Your camera has a combination of optical and digital zoom functions that allow you to zoom
in on far away subjects or zoom out for a wide angle shot.
When the optical zoom factor is at maximum, zooming stops
temporarily. Press the [T] again, the camera switches to the digital zoom
automatically and zooming continues.
• Zoom function cannot be used while a video clip is being recorded.
Set the zoom before you start recording.
• Digital zoom is not available when recording movies.
3.6.3 Using the Flash
Press the flash button cycles your camera through the various flash modes. A symbol appears
on the LCD screen to indicate the flash mode. The flash cannot be used when movie
recording.
1. Set the camera to the Record mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching between Record and
Playback” on page 5.
• The flash function only used in still image shooting.
2. Press the button to change the flash mode:
Display Option Description
3. Shoot the image.
Auto flash Flash fires automatically when shooting conditions require extra
Red eye reduction Flash strobes to let the subject’s eyes adjust to the flash, then fires
Always on Flash fires every tim e you take a photo, regardless of lighting condi-
Slow sync Flash fires with a slow shutter speed.
Always off The flash never fires even in dark situation.
lighting.
again to take the actual ima ge. The digital camera will detect the
subject brightness and use the flash only when required.
tions.
• The flash charging time may increase when the battery is low.
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3.6.4 Using the Self-timer and Burst
Use the self-timer to set a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the
image is shot. Use the burst to record four continuous still images shooting.
1. Set the camera to the Record mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching between Record and
Playback” on page 5.
• This function only used in still image shooting.
2. Press the button to change the settings:
Display Option Description
- Single shot Record a single image.
3. Shoot the image.
Each option automatically switches to single shot in the following
situation:
• When using the self-timer function, be sure to use a tripod or place the digital camera on
a level, stable surface.
• Maximum number of continuous shots: 4.
• In CONTINUOUS mode, the flash will be set to NO FLASH automatically.
3.6.5 Using the Macro mode
Your camera is equipped with a macro function that allows you to focus on very close
subjects. In macro mode you can focus on subjects 4 cm from the lens when in the maximum
wide angle (zoomed out) setting and 25 cm in the maximum telephoto (zoomed in) setting.
1. Set the camera to the Record mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching between Record and
2. Press the button to enter the macro mode.
3. To leave the macro mode, press the button again.
• Distances referred to measure the distance between the camera lens surface and the
subject.
2-SEC The shutter relea se will be delayed for 2 seconds.
10-SEC The shutter release will be delayed for 10 seconds.
Double Record two images in a shot after pressing the shutter release but-
Burst For capturing 4 images in succession.
ton 10 and 12 seconds.
• After each shot.
• When the mode switched.
• When the camera is turned off.
Playback” on page 5.
• You can use the macro mode in still image shooting or movie recording.
• The macro mode icon ( ) appears on the LCD monitor.
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3.7 Recording Movie Clips
Your camera can record movie clips with audio.
1. Set the camera to the Record mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching between
Record and Playback” on page 5.
• The LCD monitor displays the available recording time.
2. Press the shutter to start recording.
3. Press the shutter again to end recording
• The camera will stop recording automatically when the memory capacity has been
reached.
• The voices of the movie clips are recorded from the microphone of the camera. Be care-
ful to avoid touching the microphone while recording.
• The White Balance is set and locked to the settings of the first frame.
3.7.1 Voices Recording
You can record voices using this camera.
1. Set the camera to the Record mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching between
Record and Playback” on page 5.
• The LCD monitor displays the available recording time.
2. Press the shutter to start recording.
3. Press the shutter again to end recording.
• The camera will stop recording automatically when the memory capacity has been
reached.
• The voices are recorded from the microphone of the camera. Be careful to avoid touch-
ing the microphone while recording.
3.8 Setting the Recording Functions
3.8.1 Using the Scene Mode
You can select from various scene modes for specific shooting conditions.
1. Set the camera to the Record mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching between
Record and Playback” on page 5.
• The scene mode function only used in still image shooting.
2. Press the button to show the Scene Mode screen.
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3. Use the arrow button to select a desired scene mode and press the SET button to confirm
the setting.
Display Opt ion Description
3.9 Playback
3.9.1 Playing Back Images
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching between Record and
2. Press to play back the previous image; pressto play back the next image.
• Holding down orscrolls images in a high speed.
3.9.1.1 Using the Thumbnail
When in Playback mode, you can view all your stored images in thumbnail format.
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching
2. Press the zoom lever [W], a thumbnail screen is displayed.
3. Use the arrow button to select the desired image, and press [T]
Program All settings can be changed in th is mode.
Portrait Blurring the background to focus on the subject.
Landscape Used f or the wide scenic views.
Night Scene Shooting the subject while keeping the background night scenery.
Kids Take a still image to cap ture moving kids.
Beach & Snow Used for the beach or snow scenes.
Backlight Shooting the image of backlight object by changing metering.
Sunset Enhance the red hue for recording sunset images.
Close-up Close-up shooting for small subject.
Text Enhance the black & white contrast.
Playback” on page 5.
between Record and Playback” on page 5.
or the SET button to show the selected image in full screen.
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3.9.1.2 Magnifying Still Images
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching
between Record and Playback” on page 5.
2. Press or to select the image that you want to magnify.
3. Press [T] to magnify the image, and the central portion of the
image is displayed. You can use the arrow button to view
different parts of the magnified image.
3.9.1.3 Playing Back Movie Clips
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching
between Record and Playback” on page 5.
2. Press or to select the movie clip that you want to
playback.
3. Press the SET button to start the movie.
• The movie clip will play on the LCD monitor.
4. Press the MENU button to stop the movie, or press the SET
button to pause the movie.
• When movie clip paused, press the SET button again to
resume.
3.9.2 Playing Back Sounds
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching between Record and
Playback” on page 5.
2. Pressor to select the audio clip that you want to play back.
3. Press the SET button to start playing the audio clip.
4. Press the MENU button to stop the audio clip, or press the SET button to pause it.
• When audio clip paused, press the SET button again to resume.
3.9.3 Recording a Voice Memo
You can add a voice memo to the still images after you record it.
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching
between Record and Playback” on page 5.
2. Pressor to select a still image that you want to add a voice
memo.
3. Press the MENU button, usingor to select VOI CE
MEMO ( ) and press the SET button.
• If the image already has the voice memo recorded, the appears on the LCD moni-
tor. The new recording will replace the previous one.
4. Press the SET button to start recording for 30 seconds, or press the MENU button to
cancel it.
5. Press the SET button again to end recording.
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• The voice memo cannot be added to a movie clip or a protected image.
• You cannot delete only the voice memo.
• When you delete the image, the attached voice memo is also deleted.
3.9.4 Playing Back a Voice Memo
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching
between Record and Playback” on page 5.
2. Press or to select the image that has the voice memo
recorded.
• The image with a voice memo recorded shows on the
LCD monitor.
3. Press the SET button to play to voice memo.
4. Press the MENU button to stop the voice memo, or press the SET button to pause it.
• When voice memo paused, press the SET button again to resume.
3.10 Deleting Files
3.10.1 Deleting a Single File
Single image can be deleted using the Playback Menu or pressing the camera button ( ).
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching between Record and
Playback” on page 5.
2. Press the MENU button, then pressor to select DELETE ( ).
3. Press or to select SINGLE, and then press the SET button.
4. Press or to select the image you want to delete.
5. Press the SET button to delete the image or press the MENU button to cancel.
6. Repeat step 4~5 to delete images.
• To quickly delete the current display image:
1. Select the image you want to delete.
2. Press the button to show a confirmation bar.
3. Press the SET button to delete the current display image.
3.10.2 Deleting All Files
You can use the Playback Menu to delete multiple files.
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching between Record and
Playback” on page 5.
2. Press the MENU button, then pressor to select DELETE ( ).
3. Press or to select ALL, and then press the SET button.
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4. Press the SET button to delete all images or press the MENU button to cancel.
• The protect images cannot be deleted with the delete function. Refer to 3.11 “Protecting
Files” on page 18.
3.11 Protecting Files
Files stored on your camera or on a memory card can be protected to prevent accidental
deletion.
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching
between Record and Playback” on page 5.
2. Press the MENU button, then pressor to select
PROTECT ().
3. Press or to select SINGLE, and then press the SET
button.
4. Pressor to select the file you want to protect.
5. Press the SET button to protect the file or press the MENU
button to cancel.
• When the file is locked, the displays on the LCD moni-
tor.
6. Repeat step 4~5 to protect images.
• To unlock the file, press the SET button again in step 5. The will disappear and the file
is unlocked.
• To lock/unlock all files at a time:
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching between Record and
Playback” on page 5.
2. Press the MENU button, then pressorto select PROTECT ( ).
3. Press or to select LOCK ALL (or UNLOCK ALL), and press the SET button.
A confirmation message appears.
4. Press the SET button to lock (or unlock) all files, or press the MENU button to cancel.
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3.12 Editing Images
3.12.1 Rotating Still Images
The still images can be rotated by various degrees.
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching
between Record and Playback” on page 5.
2. Press or to select the image you want to rotate.
3. Press the MENU button, then pressor to select ROTATE
( ).
4. Pressor to select an option, and then press the SET
button.
5. Press the SET button to confirm the change or press the
MENU button to cancel.
• The rotated image will be saved as a new file name.
3.12.2 Changing the Image Size
The resolution of still images that had already been recorded can be changed.
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching
between Record and Playback” on page 5.
2. Pressor to select the image you want to resize.
3. Press the MENU button, then pressor to select RESIZE (
).
4. Press or to select an option, and then press the SET
button.
• The resized image will be saved as a new file name.
• Only a large size image can be resize to a smaller one.
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3.12.3 Adding Stickers to a Still Image
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching between Record and
Playback” on page 5.
2. Pressor to select the image you want to add stickers.
3. Press the MENU button, then pressor to select STICKER ( ).
4. Press the SET button to enter the sticker screen.
5. Pressor to select a desired sticker, and then press the SET button. The selected
sticker shows on the center of the image.
• Use the arrow button to move sticker or press the zoom lever to rotate the sticker.
6. Press the SET button and repeat the step 5 to continue select stickers.
7. Press the MENU button to display a confirmation message.
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8. Press the SET button to confirm the change or press the MENU button to cancel without
saving the file.
• The image added stickers would be saved as a new file name.
3.13 Setting the DPOF
The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) setting allows you to select images on the memory
card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is
extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on
a direct print function compatible printer.
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching
between Record and Playback” on page 5.
2. Press the MENU button, using or to select DPOF ( )
and press the SET button.
3. Pressor to select SINGLE, then press the SET button.
4. Press or to select the image you want to print out, and pressor to specify the
number of copies.
• The number of copies can be set from 0 to 30.
• To cancel this image DPOF setting, set the number of copies to 0.
5. Press the SET button to turn on the date stamp of current image.
• The date stamp icon ( ) displays on the LCD monitor.
• Press the SET button again to turn off the date stamp.
6. Repeat step 4~5 to set other images for printing.
7. Press the MENU button to complete the setting.
• To set the DPOF setting for all images in a time, select ALL in step 3 and press the SET
button.
• To reset all DPOF settings to initial default, select RESET in step 3 and press the SET but-
ton.
3.14 Playing a Slide Show
You can set the camera to display images in a slide show.
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching
between Record and Playback” on page 5.
2. Press the MENU button, using or to select SLIDE SHOW
( ) and press the SET button.
3. Use the arrow button to set the playback interval ( ) and
repeat or not ( ).
• You can set the interval between 1~10 seconds.
4. Press the SET button to start the slideshow, or press the MENU button to cancel.
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• During the slideshow, press the SET button to pause the slideshow and press the SET
button again to resume.
• The slideshow function is not available for the movie clips and voice recording.
3.15 Copying the Files
You may want to copy the data from the camera's internal memory to the memory card for
convenience.
1. Be sure you had inserted a memory card to your digital
camera.
2. Set the camera to the Playback mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching
between Record and Playback” on page 5.
3. Press the MENU button, using or to select COPY TO
CARD ( ) and press the SET button.
4. Press or to select SINGLE, then press the SET button.
5. Press or to select the image you want to copy to a card.
6. Press the SET button to start copy.
7. Repeat step 5~6 to copy other images.
8. Press the MENU button to complete the setting.
• To copy all images to a memory card in a time, select ALL in step 4 and press the SET
button.
3.16 Setup Settings
3.16.1 Adjusting Sounds
You can adjust the sound volume and set different sounds as the start-up sound.
1. Set the camera to the Setup Menu. Refer to 3.4.5 “Setup
Menu” on page 9.
2. Pressor to select SOUNDS ( ) and then press or the
SET button to enter the sounds screen.
3. Use the arrow button to adjust the volume and select a desired
start-up sound.
4. Press the SET or the MENU button to apply the setting.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
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3.16.2 Setting Auto Review
When Auto Review is enabled, you can view an image for a few seconds after you have taken
it. Refer to 3.4.5 “Setup Menu” on page 9.
Option Description
Off The captured image will not automatically display after shooing.
3 sec. The captured image will display for 3 seconds after shooting.
5 sec. The captured image will display for 5 seconds after shooting.
3.16.3 Setting the Power Save
For power consumption, you can set your camera to turn off automatically for a period of
time. For detail operation, refer to 3.4.5 “Setup Menu” on page 9.
Option Description
1 min. The power will turn off automatically after 1 minute.
3 min. The power will turn off automatically after 3 minutes.
5 min. The power will turn off automatically after 5 minutes.
3.16.4 Setting the Language
The camera can display menus and other information in a number of different languages.
1. Set the camera to the Setup Menu. Refer to 3.4.5 “Setup
Menu” on page 9.
2. Press or to select LANGUAGE ( ) then pressor the
SET button to launch the submenu.
3. Pressor o select a language and pressor the SET button
to apply the setting.
4. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
3.16.5 Resetting the File Numbers
Use this function if the camera experiences a "Folder cannot be created" error or if you want
to restart numbering, for example, after erasing all files. For detail operation, refer to 3.4.5
“Setup Menu” on page 9.
Resetting the file number is useful for avoiding the file name duplication when images are
downloaded to a computer.
Option Description
Series Store the latest used file number no matter deleting files or inserting a new memory card.
Reset Reset file numbering each time the memory card is changed.
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3.16.6 File Naming
File name begins with "DSCI" and are followed by a 4-digit number that increases in
sequence. File numbering starts from 0001 when a new folder is created.
If the highest folder number is 999 and highest file number exceeds 9999, the camera will
display the warning message "Folder cannot be created". When it appears, try one of the
following ways:
• Reset the file number and plug in a new memory card, refer to 3.16.5 “Resetting the
File Numbers” on page 22.
• Format the memory, refer to 3.20 “Formatting the Memory” on page 24. The folder
number and file number are initialized and renumbered from 100 and 0001 respectively.
• Do not change the folder and file names in the memory card using your computer. It may
be unable to playback the data using the digital camera.
3.17 Setting the TV Out
Your camera can be connected to a TV allowing you to preview images and movie clips on
the television screen. TV Out should be set to either NTSC or PAL depending on your region.
For detail operation, refer to 3.4.5 “Setup Menu” on page 9 and 4.2 “Connecting the Camera
to a TV” on page 25.
3.18 Setting USB Port
You can set USB mode to connect the camera with a printer or computer. For detail
operation, refer to 3.4.5 “Setup Menu” on page 9 and 4.3 “Connecting the Camera to a
Computer with a USB Cable” on page 26.
Option Description
Computer To connect your camera to a PC.
Printer To connect your camera to a prin ter.
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3.19 Choosing a Startup Image
You can choose a recorded image as the start-up image.
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode. Refer to 3.3 “Switching
between Record and Playback” on page 5.
2. Press or to select a desired image.
3. Press the MENU button, then pressor to select S.IMAGE
( ).
4. Press or to select an option, and then press the SET
button.
5. Set the camera to the Setup Menu. Refer to 3.4.5 “Setup
Menu” on page 9.
6. Press or to sele ct S.IMAGE ( ) then press or the SET
button.
7. Press or to select a desired image and press the SET or the
MENU button to apply the setting.
8. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
• The start-up image will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or memory for-
matted.
3.20 Formatting the Memory
To erase all data stored in the memory card if you are using a card, or all data stored in the
internal memory if there is no card inserted.
1. Set the camera to the Setup Menu. Refer to 3.4.5 “Setup Menu” on page 9.
2. Pressor to select FORMAT ( ) then pressor the SET button.
3. Press the SET button to start format, or press the MENU button to cancel it.
• A "BUSY...PLEASE WAIT" message displays and the memory card is starting format.
• A "COMPLETED" message displays when finish formatting.
• All data will be deleted including protected ones. Be sure to download important files to
your computer before formatting.
3.21 Resetting to Default Settings
You can reset the entire menu and button operation settings to initial default.
1. Set the camera to the Setup Menu. Refer to 3.4.5 “Setup Menu” on page 9.
2. Press or to select RESET ALL ( ) then pressor the SET button to launch the
submenu.
3. Pressor to select YES then press the SET button to reset all settings.
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MAKING CONNECTIONS
4.1 Bundled Software
The DC C800 is supplied with the following software. To install the software, refer to the
information supplied with respective CDs.
Ulead Photo
Express
Ulead Photo
Explorer
Ulead VideoStudio Ulead® VideoStudio™ 8 SE VCD is home video editing software
4.2 Connecting the Camera to a TV
Images displayed on the camera's monitor screen can also be displayed on a television.
1. Use the included audio/video cable to connect
the camera to the TV set.
2. Set the TV input signal to Video In. Refer to the
documentation included with your TV for more
information.
3. Everything that would normally appear on the
camera's LCD screen, such as photo and video
clip playback, slide shows, and image or video
capture, appears on the TV.
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.
that makes editing movies as fun as shooting them. Users can make
a movie in three easy steps using the new Movie Wizard mode.
Share finished projects on VCD, tape, the web, and mobile devices.
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4.3 Connecting the Camera to a Computer with a USB Cable
1. Connect the supplied USB cable to the
computer's USB port.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. The LCD screen turns off when the connection
to the computer has been successfully
completed.
4. Open My Computer or Windows Explore r. A
"Removable Disk" appears in the drive list.6.
Double-click the "Removable Disk" icon to view
its contents.
5. Files stored on camera are located in the folder
name "DCIM".
• You don't have to turn off the computer or camera when making this connection.
• Refer to your computer's manual for information regarding the USB port location.
• The camera will turn off automatically if the USB cable is disconnected.
System Requirements (For Windows)
* PC with processor better than MMX
* Pentium 233 MHz
* Windows XP/2000/ME
* Minimum 32 MB RAM
* USB port
* CD-ROM drive
* 800 x 600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Solution
Power does not turn on. Battery is inserted in the
The camera does not take
pictures.
Image is not recorded when
the shutter button is pressed.
The flash does not fire Flash is set to OFF. Set the flash to any mode
Image is blurry or out of
focus.
Image is not displayed on the
LCD monitor.
Recorded images are not
saved in memory.
Cannot transfer images to a
computer after connecting
the USB cable.
wrong direction.
Batteries are dead. Replace or recharge batteries.
The battery compartment
door is open.
The flash is charging. Wait for the flash to charge.
Memory is full. Insert a new memory card.
Memor y card is not formatted correctly.
The Flash is charge. Wait for the flash to charge.
Memory is full. Insert a new memory card.
The camera was moving
when the image was captured.
The subject was beyond the
range within which the camera can focus.
A memory card with nonDCIF images (recorded with
other camera) is loaded.
The camera was turned
off/powered down before the
image was stored in memory
USB driver is not installed. Install the USB driver before
Reload battery in the correct
direction.
Make sure the battery compartment door is securely
closed.
The card may be detective,
use a new card.
except off.
Hold the camera steady when
shooting picture.
Turn the Macro mode on it
the subject is within 5 cm
(zoom out) or 50 cm (zoom
in).
Do not use Macro mode
when shooting distant subjects.
This camera cannot display
non-DCIF images.
If the battery low indicator
appears on the LCD monitor,
replace the battery immediately.
you connect the camera to a
computer/turn the camera
on.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Sensor 8.0 Mega Pixels CCD
Lens Focal Length : f=7.94 ~22.71 mm, 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom
LCD monitor 2.4” TFT color LCD
Focus Rang e ( W) 4cm ~ Infinity /(T) 25cm ~ Infinity
Aperture F/2.8 ~ 5.1
Shutter 1/2000 sec.
File Format Still Image: JPEG (EXIF 2.2 compatible) , DCF compatible, Support DPOF
Resolution Still Image: 3264x2448/3264x2176(3:2)/2560x1920/2304x1728/1600x1200/640x480
Scene Mode Portrait/Landscape/Sunset/Night Scene/Text/Backlight/Kids/Beach & Snow/ Close up
Sensitivity Auto/ISO 50/ISO 100/ ISO 200
White Balance Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Tungsten/Fluorescent (H)/Fluorescent (L)/Custom
Exposure Control -2EV to +2EV in 1/3 step
Metering Center-weighted/Multi/Spot
Burst 4 images at one shot (8M/3:2/5M/4M/2M/VGA)
Self-timer 2 sec./10 sec./Double
Flash Auto/Red eye reduction/Always on/Slow sync/Always off
Photo Effect Black & White/Sepia/Negative Art/Mosaic
Storage 26MB internal memory/SD slot
TV system NTSC/PAL
Power Supply AA alkaline battery x 2
Ambient temperature Operating: 0° C to 40° C
Microphone Built-in
Speaker Built-in
Dimension 89 x 60.5 x 32.7 mm
Weight Camera Body w/o battery : Approx. 140 (g)
Size : 1/1.8 inch
Video: MPEG 4/Audio: WAV
Video: 640x480/320x240/160x128(@ 30fps)
AC power adaptor (3V) (optional)
Storage: -20 to 60° C
• These specifications are subject to change without notice.
SERV ICE INFORMATION
Tec h n i ca l Su p po r t
If you have any problem or question regarding the DC C800, you can visit the following web
site for further assistance:
http://support.BenQ.com
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