Benq DC E53PLUS User Manual

DC E53+ 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 organic solvents such as alcohol, etc., 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.

BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual

1. Touring your DC E53+ ........................................................ 1

1.1 Checking the Package Contents ...................................... 1

1.2 DC E53+ Components ................................................... 1

1.2.1 Front View........................................................... 1

1.2.2 Rear View ............................................................ 2

1.2.3 Status LED Indicator ............................................. 2

2. Preparing Your DC E53+ for Use........................................ 3

2.1 Installing the Battery ...................................................... 3

2.2 Charging the Battery....................................................... 3

2.3 Using an AC Power Adapter ........................................... 4

2.4 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

3. Using the DC E53+............................................................... 5

3.1 Capture Mode ................................................................ 5

3.1.1 Capture Mode LCD Monitor Information................. 6

3.1.2 Changing Camera Settings...................................... 7

3.1.2.1 Setting the Scene Mode ................................... 7

3.1.2.2 Using the Flash .............................................. 8

3.1.2.3 Using the Self-Timer....................................... 9

3.1.2.4 Using the Optical Zoom .................................. 9

3.1.2.5 Deleting Images ........................................... 10

3.1.3 Capture Mode Menu Settings................................ 10

3.1.3.1 Capture Mode Picture Menu.......................... 10

3.1.3.2 Capture Mode Function Menu ....................... 11

3.2 Video Mode ................................................................. 13

3.2.1 Movie Mode LCD Monitor Information ................. 13

3.2.2 Movie Mode Menu Settings .................................. 14

3.3 Playback Mode............................................................. 14

3.3.1 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information (Image) .. 15

3.3.2 Viewing Images .................................................. 15

3.3.2.1 Rotating Images ........................................... 15

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3.3.2.2 Magnifying Images ....................................... 15

3.3.2.3 Thumbnail Display (Index Playback)............... 16

3.3.3 Playback Mode Menu Settings............................... 16

3.3.4 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information (Video) .. 17

3.3.5 Playing Back Video Clips...................................... 17

3.4 Audio Mode ................................................................ 18

3.4.1 Recording Voice Files .......................................... 18

3.4.2 Audio Mode LCD Menu...................................... 18

3.4.3 Playing Back a Voice File ...................................... 19

3.4.4 Deleting Voice Files............................................. 19

3.5 Setup Mode................................................................. 19

3.5.1 Setup Menus in Camera and Movie Mode............... 19

3.5.2 Setup Menus in Playback Mode............................. 20

4. PC DEPENDENT FEATURES........................................... 21

4.1 Bundled Software ......................................................... 21

4.2 USB Mode.................................................................... 21

4.3 Printer Mode................................................................ 22

5. Troubleshooting ................................................................. 25

6. Specifications ...................................................................... 27

7. Service Information............................................................ 28

BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual

1 TOURING YOUR DC E53+

1.1 Checking the Package Contents

Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items.

1. User manual

User Manual

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 E53+ Components

1.2.1 Front View

1 2 4

1. Shutter button

2. Power button

3. Built-in flash

4. Mode switch

5. Self-timer LED (AF auxiliary

6. Speaker

7. Lens/Lens cover

8. Conversion adapter terminal

9. Tripod mount

10. Microphone

2. DC E53+ digital

3. USB cable

4. Battery

5. Hand strap

6. DC E53+ software

7. Camera pouch

8. Conversion adapter

9. AC adapter

10. AV cable

– Playback

– Movie

– Still picture

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camera

CD-ROM

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1.2.2 Rear View

1. LCD monitor

2. Display / Audio mode button

3. Status LED

4. T Zoom in button W Zoom out button

5. Menu button

6. Delete button

7. Strap eyelet

8. Control and Set buttons

9. Battery / SD memory card cover

10. Tripod socket

1 2 3

1.2.3 Status LED Indicator

Color Sta te Description

Solid red 1. The DC E53+ is powering up.

Status LED

Self-timer LED Blinking red The self-timer function is activated.

Blinking red Image is being processed and stored to memory.

Solid green USB communication is in progress.

2. The DC E53+ is in the process of charging the battery.

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2 PREPARING YOUR DC E53+ FOR USE

2.1 Installing the Battery

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

1. Open the battery/SD memory card cover (A).

2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown (B).

Move the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow. Place the battery so that its label is facing the rear side of the camera, and then insert the battery.

3. Close the battery/SD memory card cover (C).

To remove the battery: Open the battery/SD memory card cover and then release the

battery lock lever. When the battery has come out a little, slowly pull it out the rest of the way.

2.2 Charging the Battery

The battery charge status affects the performance of the DC E53+. To maximize the performance and life of the battery, it is recommended that you fully charge the battery using the optional AC power adapter and then fully discharge it (through normal use) at least one time. Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting the battery.

1. Insert the conversion adapter into the conversion adapter

terminal of the camera as shown in the illustration.

2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the DC IN terminal

of the conversion adapter.

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

Charging times differ depending on the ambient temperature and the status of the battery.

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The DC E53+ must be used with the specified AC power adapter. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

• Always make sure that the camera is off before removing the battery.

• The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being

used. This is normal and not a malfunction.

• 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 Using an AC Power Adapter

Using an AC power adapter prevents the DC E53+ from automatically powering off while transferring files to your computer.

See the preceding section to learn how to charge the battery.

Note

Make sure that you use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

2.4 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

The DC E53+ is equipped with internal memory, allowing you to record video clips, capture images, or voice files in the digital still camera. However, 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 digital still camera is turned off before inserting or removing a memory card.

2. Insert an SD memory card with 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.

Notes

Be sure to format the SD memory card with

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this digital still camera before using it.

• To prevent valuable data from being acci-

dentally erased from an SD 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.

• While formatting the internal memory, do not insert a memory card into the

camera. Otherwise, the memory card is formatted instead of the camera’s internal memory.

• Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time.

Back up your data before formatting.

• An SD memory card having read or write problems may not be properly

formatted.

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3 USING THE DC E53+

3.1 Capture Mode

1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.

2. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor.

4. Press the shutter button down halfway (1), then press it down fully (2).

• Pressing the shutter button down halfway automati-

cally focuses and adjusts the exposure.

• The focus area frame turns blue when the camera is

focused and the exposure is determined.

• When the focus or exposure is not suitable, the frame

of the focus area turns yellow.

• If the photographic preview is set to "ON", the captured image will be displayed while

the image is being recorded onto the memory.

Notes

• 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 reduce the shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed.

• Pressing the button changes the LCD display in the sequence of:

Standard Display

• To review the last captured image, press the OK button. Press the OK

button again to return to the camera mode.

→ Simplified Display → No Information.

Press down halfway

Press down fully

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3.1.1 Capture Mode LCD Monitor Information

1. Camera mode

2. Image quality

[]SUPER FINE

[]FINE

[]NORMAL

3. Image size (resolution)

[ ] 2560 x 1920

[ ] 2048 x 1536

1.2

[ ] 1280 x 960

0.3

[ ] 640 x 480

[ ] TIFF IMAGE

4. Available number of shots

5. SD memory card indicator

(if present)

6. [ ] Adapter indicator/

7. Scene mode

8. Flash mode

Battery power indicator []Full battery power [ ] Medium battery power [ ]Low battery power [ ]Virtually no battery power

[]AUTO

[]PORTRAIT

[]LANDSCAPE

[]NIGHT SCENE

[]SPORTS

[]MACRO

[]RED EYE

[]NO FLASH

[]AUTO FLASH

[ ] FORCED FLASH

1 2 3 6

15 13 12

9. Self-timer icon (if used)

[ ] 3-second delay

[ ] 10-second delay

10. White balance

[AUTO]AUTO

[]DAYLIGHT []CLOUDY

[]SUNSET

[]TUNGSTEN []FLUORESCENT

11. Capture mode icon

[]SINGLE

[ ]CONTINUOUS

[]AEB

12. Time

13. Date

14. Focus area

15. [ ] Exposure compensation

[ ] Backlight correction

16. Zoom status

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