Benq DC C800 User Manual
DC C800 Digital Camera
User’s Manual
Welcome
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for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication
and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of this company
to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Taking care of your camera
• Do not use your camera in the following environmental range: temperature below 0°C or above
40°C.
• Do not use or store your camera in the environments listed below:
– Direct sunlight
– High and dusty places
– Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources
– In a closed car that is in direct sunlight
– Unstable locations
• If your camera becomes wet, wipe it with a dry cloth as soon as possible.
• Salt or seawater may cause severe camera damage.
• Do not use solvents, such as alcohol, to clean your camera.
• If the lens is dirty, use a lens brush or soft cloth to clean the lens. Do not touch the lens with your
fingers.
• To prevent electric shock, do not attempt to disassemble or repair your camera by yourself.
• Water may cause a fire or electric shock. Therefore, store your camera in a dry place.
• Do not use your camera outdoors when it is raining or snowing.
• Do not use your camera in or near water.
• If a foreign substance or water gets in your camera, please turn the power off immediately and 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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USING THE DC C800
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.
1
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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