Benq DC E800 User Manual
DC E800
Digital Camera
User Manual
Welcome
i Preface
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Preface
About this Manual
This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information
presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice.
Copyright
Copyright 2008 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 specifically disclaims any warranties,
merchantability or fitness 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.
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• 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.
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.
CE Regulatory Notice
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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 will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment 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 relocate 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.
Trademark Recognition
Windows 2000/XP/Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft
Windows Operation System. Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Corporation. ArcSoft is the
trademark of ArcSoft System, Inc. All other companies or product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Safety and Handling Precautions
Camera Information
• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself.
• Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme temperatures.
• Allow the camera to warm up when moving from cold to warm temperatures.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.
• Do not use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the
product. Wipe the product with a slightly damp soft cloth.
Battery Information
• Turn off the camera before installing or removing the battery.
• Use only the type of battery. Using other types of battery may damage the equipment
and invalidate the warranty.
• Ensure that the Li-ion battery is inserted into the product with correct polarity.
Incorrect polarity may damage the product or cause fire.
• Download all pictures and remove the battery from the camera if you are going to store
the camera for long periods.
Safety and Handling Precautions
Table of Contents
Preface ..................................................................................................................... i
About this Manual ..............................................................................................................i
Copyright .................................................................................................................................................i
Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................................i
Taking care of your camera ..................................................................................................................... i
CE Regulatory Notice .............................................................................................................................ii
FCC Statement ........................................................................................................................................ii
Trademark Recognition .........................................................................................................................ii
Safety and Handling Precautions ................................................................................... iii
Camera Information ..............................................................................................................................iii
Battery Information ............................................................................................................................... iii
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 1
System Requirements ........................................................................................................1
Package Contents ...............................................................................................................1
Main Features ..................................................................................................................... 1
Camera Views ..................................................................................................................... 2
Front View ............................................................................................................................................... 2
Back View ................................................................................................................................................ 2
Top View ................................................................................................................................................. 2
Bottom View ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Left / Right View ..................................................................................................................................... 3
LED Indicators ................................................................................................................... 3
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Camera Buttons .................................................................................................................4
Navigation Buttons ................................................................................................................................. 4
The Scene Button .................................................................................................................................... 6
Function Buttons .................................................................................................................................... 7
LCD screen .........................................................................................................................8
Capture/Video Mode Display ................................................................................................................ 8
Camera Setup ...................................................................................................... 12
Attaching the Wrist Strap ................................................................................................ 12
Inserting the Battery ........................................................................................................ 12
Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card ............................................................................13
Turning On ....................................................................................................................... 13
First Time Use ..................................................................................................................13
Getting Started .................................................................................................... 14
Taking your First Photo .................................................................................................. 14
Shake Free Function ............................................................................................................................. 14
Using Macro Mode ............................................................................................................................... 14
Setting the Flash Mode .........................................................................................................................14
Using the Zoom in/out Function ......................................................................................................... 15
Using the Self-timer and Multi-Burst Photography ........................................................................... 15
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Setting the Scene Mode ........................................................................................................................15
Using Smile Catch ................................................................................................................................. 16
Recording your First Video ............................................................................................. 16
Recording Voice Memos .................................................................................................. 17
Capture Settings .................................................................................................. 18
The Capture Menu ...........................................................................................................18
Image Resolution .................................................................................................................................. 18
Image Quality ........................................................................................................................................ 18
Focus Zone ............................................................................................................................................ 19
Face Tracking ........................................................................................................................................ 19
EV Compensation ................................................................................................................................. 19
M-Burst Interval ................................................................................................................................... 19
White Balance ....................................................................................................................................... 20
ISO Speed .............................................................................................................................................. 20
AE Metering .......................................................................................................................................... 20
Color ......................................................................................................................................................20
Sharpness ............................................................................................................................................... 21
Saturation .............................................................................................................................................. 21
Contrast ................................................................................................................................................. 21
Setup ......................................................................................................................................................21
Video Capture Menu ....................................................................................................... 21
Video Resolution ..................................................................................................................................21
White Balance ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Color ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
Saturation .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Contrast ................................................................................................................................................. 22
Setup ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
Photo & Video Playback ..................................................................................... 23
Playback Mode Display ...................................................................................................23
Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen ................................................................... 25
Viewing M-Burst Photos ...................................................................................................................... 25
Listening to Voice Memo ..................................................................................................................... 25
Viewing Photos/Videos on your TV ...............................................................................26
Zooming In During Playback .........................................................................................26
Deleting Photos/Videos ...................................................................................................27
Using the Playback Menu ................................................................................................ 27
DPOF ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
Slideshow ............................................................................................................................................... 28
Resize ..................................................................................................................................................... 28
Rotate .................................................................................................................................................... 28
Protect ...................................................................................................................................................29
Red-Eye Compensation ........................................................................................................................ 29
Move ......................................................................................................................................................29
Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC ......................................................................... 30
Camera Settings .................................................................................................. 31
The Setup Menu ...............................................................................................................31
File Number .......................................................................................................................................... 31
Digital Zoom ......................................................................................................................................... 31
Quick View ............................................................................................................................................ 31
Camera Sound ......................................................................................................................................31
Auto LCD Off ........................................................................................................................................ 32
Auto Power Off ..................................................................................................................................... 32
Video Out .............................................................................................................................................. 32
USB Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 32
Date Stamp ............................................................................................................................................32
Date and Time ......................................................................................................................................33
Language ...............................................................................................................................................33
Image Storage ........................................................................................................................................ 33
Format ...................................................................................................................................................33
Reset .......................................................................................................................................................33
Voice Memo .......................................................................................................................................... 33
PictBridge Print (PTP) .................................................................................................... 34
Image Storage ........................................................................................................................................ 34
This Image ............................................................................................................................................. 34
Index Print ............................................................................................................................................34
DPOF Image ......................................................................................................................................... 34
All Images .............................................................................................................................................. 35
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Specifications ...................................................................................................... 36
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 39
1 Introduction
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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new digital camera. This manual provides step-bystep instructions on how to use your camera, and is intended for your reference only.
System Requirements
In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system
requirements:
• OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
• Memory: 64MB or above
• HDD space: 128 MB or above
• USB port
Package Contents
Check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:
• Digital camera
• USB/AV 3-in-1 cable
• Wrist strap
• One Li-ion battery
• Camera pouch
• Quick start guide
• Bundled AP-CD (Application Software, User’s Manual)
Main Features
• 8.1 mega pixels resolution
• 15x zoom (Up to 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom)
• 1/2.5 inch CCD image sensor
• 2.7 inch TFT LCD monitor
• 10 MB internal flash memory with optional external SD/SDHC card (supported up to
8G)
• Sleek and slim design
• Easy-to-use button interface
• PictBridge compatibility
• Slideshow feature to review your pictures and movies
• A/V output to view your pictures and movies on your TV
• USB port to transfer photos and movies to your PC
System Requirements
Camera Views
Front View
Introduction 2
Wrist strap loop
Back View
Flash
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Self-timer LED
Zoom Lens
Microphone
Zoom button
Playback button
Menu button
LCD screen
Top Vi e w
Zoom Lens
Power button
Four-way navigation
buttons
OK button
Scene button
Shutter
button
Camera Views
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Bottom View
Battery/SD card
compartment
Left / Right View
Tripod mount
Wris t st ra p
loop
Speaker
USB/AV port
DC Jack
LED Indicators
LED LED Status Camera Status
Power/Flash LED Off Power Off.
Blue (steady) Ready to take pictures.
Blue (blinking) Camera busy.
Self-timer LED/
Assist Lamp
Off Self-timer off.
Red (blinking) (1Hz) Self-timer count down, flashes lasting
for 8 seconds.
Red (blinking) (4Hz) Self-timer count down, flashes lasting
for 2 seconds.
LED Indicators
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Camera Buttons
Navigation Buttons
The four-way navigation buttons and the OK button allow you to access the various options
available from the On Screen Display (OSD) menu. You can configure a wide range of settings
to ensure maximum results from your photos and videos.
Icon Button Function
1. Confirms a selection when using the OSD menus.
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to enable AF area selection when Selected
Area is selected in Focus Zone submenu
3. In Playback mode:
OK OK
• Press to start and pause the video playback
• Press to stop the voice memo playback
4. In USB mode:
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Up/Flash/Delete
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to confirm the selection
1. Moves up in the OSD menus.
2. In Capture mode:
• Scroll through the flash mode options (Auto, Off,
Fill, and Anti Red-eye.)
• Press to pan up in AF area selection
3. In Playback mode:
• Press to pan up in magnify/crop mode
• Press to move up in the thumbnail display
• Press to delete images.
4. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to scroll up through a menu
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Icon Button Function
1. Moves right in the OSD menus.
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to scroll through the Self-timer/Multi-Burst
mode
• Press to pan right in AF area selection
3. In Video mode:
• Press to scroll through the Self-timer options
Right/Self-timer/
Burst mode
4. In Playback mode:
• Press to pan right in magnify/crop mode
• Press to move right in the thumbnail display
• Press to navigate to next image in single up
• Press to fast forward video playback
5. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to select the next image in This Image
submenu
Down/Screen
1. Moves down in the OSD menus.
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to turn off extra icons on the LCD screen,
press again to turn all icons back on the LCD
screen
• Press to pan down in AF area selection
3. In Video mode:
• Press to turn off extra icons on the LCD screen,
press again to turn all icons back on the LCD
screen
4. In Playback mode:
• Press to pan down in magnify/crop mode
• Press to move down in the thumbnail display
• Press to show the file information
5. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to scroll down through a menu
Camera Buttons
Icon Button Function
1. Moves left in the OSD menus.
2. Goes up to the previous level in the OSD menus.
3. In Capture mode:
• Press to enable Macro mode. Macro icon displays
on the LCD screen
• Press to pan left in AF area selection
4. In Playback mode:
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Left/Macro
• Press to pan left in magnify/crop mode
• Press to move left in the thumbnail display
• Press to navigate to previous image in single up
• Press to fast rewind video playback
5. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to select the previous image in This
Image submenu
The Scene Button
The camera is equipped with a convenient SCENE button that takes you to the Scene Menu
where you can scroll between different modes and choose different scene options. Use the
Up/Down navigation buttons to scroll and use the OK button to select. Use the SCENE
button to:
Mode Type Icon Mode Type Icon
Auto Museum
P-Mode
(Program Mode)
Snow
Smile Catch Sunset
Portrait Fireworks
Night Portrait Party
Landscape Beach
Sport Text
Night Landscape Video
Backlight
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Function Buttons
Icon Button Function
MENU Menu Press to display the Menu options.
Playback
T Zoom in
W Zoom out
Press to review photos/videos clips saved in the internal
memory or on the memory card.
In Capture mode:
• Press to zoom in on subject to be taken
In Playback mode:
• Press to zoom in on saved photos
In Capture mode:
• Press to zoom out from the subject to be taken
In Playback mode:
• Press to zoom out of saved photos
• Press to view thumbnails of all current saved
media
Camera Buttons
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