Benq E30 User Manual

DC E30 Digital Camera

DC E30 Digital CameraDC E30 Digital Camera

User’s Manual

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Taking Care of Your Camera

• Do not use your camera at temperatures 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 directly under the sun – Unstable locations

• If your camera becomes wet, wipe it with 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 or viewfinder is dirty, use a lens brush or soft cloth to clean the lens. Do not touch the lens with your fingers.

• To prevent electrical 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 transformer. 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 image data.

Table of Contents

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

1.2 DC E30 Components ...........................................................................................................2

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2.1 Installing Batteries ................................................................................................................ 5

2.2 Inserting an SD Memory Card (optional accessory) ......................................................... 6

2.3 To remove a memory card: ................................................................................................. 6

2.4 Attaching the Hand Strap: ...................................................................................................7

2.5 Turning the Power On/Off .................................................................................................. 7

2.6 Setting the Date and Time ...................................................................................................7

2.7 Setting Image Resolution and Quality ................................................................................ 8

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3.1 Record Mode ........................................................................................................................ 9

3.2 Playback Mode ...................................................................................................................11

3.3 MOVIE MODE ..................................................................................................................19

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4.1 The Basic of the Menu Operation .....................................................................................20

4.2 OSD Menus ........................................................................................................................20

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5.1 Installing the Digital Camera Software ............................................................................. 24

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

1.2.3 LCD Monitor Icons ................................................................................................... 3

1.2.3.1 Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode: ....................................................... 3

1.2.3.2 Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode: ....................................................... 4

1.2.3.3 Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode: ....................................................... 4

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3.1.1 Taking Images ............................................................................................................ 9

3.1.2 Digital Zoom ..............................................................................................................9

3.1.3 Self-Timer ................................................................................................................. 10

3.1.4 Flash .......................................................................................................................... 10

3.2.1 Viewing Images ........................................................................................................11

3.2.2 Zoom Playback ......................................................................................................... 12

3.2.3 Displaying Thumbnail Images ................................................................................ 12

3.2.4 Slideshow Display .................................................................................................... 13

3.2.5 Deleting Images ........................................................................................................ 13

3.2.6 Formatting Media ....................................................................................................16

3.2.7 Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory Card ............................ 16

3.2.8 Changing the Camera Startup Logo .......................................................................17

3.2.9 Setting the DPOF ..................................................................................................... 17

3.3.1 Recording Video Clips ............................................................................................. 19

3.3.2 Viewing Video Clips ................................................................................................ 19

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4.2.1 Record Menu ............................................................................................................ 20

4.2.2 Movie Menu ............................................................................................................. 22

4.2.3 Playback Menu ......................................................................................................... 22

4.2.4 Setup Menu .............................................................................................................. 23

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5.2 Bundled Software ............................................................................................................... 25

5.3 Transferring Files To/From a Computer ..........................................................................26

5.3.1 Transferring Photos and Movie Clips ..................................................................... 26

5.4 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA .....................................................................27

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1.1

1.1 Checking the Package Contents

1.11.1

The package includes the following items:

Common Product Components:

1. User's manual

2. DC E30 digital camera

3. USB cable

4. Camera strap

5. DC E30 software CD-ROM

6. Camera pouch

7. Batteries

Common (Optional) Accessories:

1. Memory card

If anything is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer. Save the packaging in the event you need to ship your camera for service.

Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

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• 16MB internal memory (14MB available for image storage) lets you capture and store

images without the need for an additional memory card. However, you may wish to expand the memory capacity (up to 512MB capacity) by using an external memory card.

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DC E30 Components

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1.2.1 Front View

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1. Strap eyelet

2. Lens cover

3. Lens

4. Self-timer LED

5. Flash

6. POWER

7. Shutter buttonr

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1.2.2 Rear View

1.2.21.2.2

1. Focus switch

2. Status LED

3. Arrow button (up)

4. Arrow button (right)

5. SET Set button

6. Arrow button (down)

7. Arrow button (left)

8. LCD monitor

9. USB connector

10. Battery cover

11. Memory card cover

12. Tripod socket

Components

Components Components

Front View

Front ViewFront View

POWER Power button

POWERPOWER

Rear View

Rear ViewRear View

Macro mode

Normal mode

Thumbnail button

MENU Menu button

MODE Mode button

Flash button

Zoom button

Quick view button

Delete button

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1.2.3 LCD Monitor Icons

LCD Monitor Icons

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1.2.3.1 Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode:

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Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode:

Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode:Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode:

1. Possible number of shots (at the current size and quality settings)

2. Battery level

Full battery power

Medium battery power

Virtually no battery power

3. Memory card indicator

4. Flash mode

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Flash off

5. Focus Mode

Macro mode

Normal mode

6. White balance A Auto

Daylight

Cloudy

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7. Image quality

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8. Image size

2912 x 2184 pixels

2032 x 1520 pixels

1600 x 1200 pixels

1280 x 960 pixels

640 x 480 pixels

9. Self-timer mode

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1.2.3.2 Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode:

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Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode:

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1. Battery level

2. Movie mode

3. Memory card indicator

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1.2.3.3 Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode:

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Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode:

Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode:Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode:

1. Frame number

2. Battery level

3. Forward arrow

4. Reverse arrow

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You can use either 2 AAA size batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH) to power the camera.

2.1

2.1 Installing Batteries

Installing Batteries

2.12.1

Installing BatteriesInstalling Batteries

1. Make sure the camera is turned off.

2. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the

[OPEN] arrow.

3. Insert the batteries, noting correct polarity (+ and

-).

4. Close the battery cover firmly.

Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery

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performance. Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten

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the battery life and reduce camera performance. This low temperature will also influence Alkaline battery performance, therefore Ni-MH rechargeable battery is highly recommended.

If you are using the new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that have not

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been used for an extended period of time (batteries that pass the expiry date are exceptions) might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use.

If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from

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the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion. Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries.

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Never use manganese batteries.

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2.2 Inserting an SD Memory Card (optional accessory)

Inserting an SD Memory Card (optional accessory)

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The camera comes with 16MB (14MB available for image storage) of internal memory, allowing you to store images and video clips in the camera. However,

you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store additional images and video clips.

1. Make sure the camera is turned off.

2. Insert an SD memory card:

• The front side of the memory card (printed arrow) should face towards the rear side of the camera.

• If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation.

• Be sure to format the memory card with this camera before its initial usage. Refer to

section in this manual titled Formatting Media for further details.

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2.3 To remove a memory card:

To remove a memory card:

2.32.3

To remove a memory card:To remove a memory card:

Make sure the camera is turned off. Press lightly on

the edge of the memory card and it will eject.

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• To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD memory card you

can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to “LOCK”. To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card.

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2.4 Attaching the Hand Strap:

Attaching the Hand Strap:

2.42.4

Attaching the Hand Strap:Attaching the Hand Strap:

To prevent accidental dropping of the camera, always use the strap.

2.5

2.5 Turning the Power On/Off

Turn ing t he Powe r On /Off

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Turn ing t he Powe r On /OffTu rni ng th e Power On/ Off

The camera is switched between On/Off as follows:

1. You can use the POWER button to power on/off

the camera.

• Open the lens cover before you start taking pictures/recording video clips.

• When the power is turned on, the camera will start in the mode.

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If the camera goes unused for a certain period of time while the camera is powered on,

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the camera will switch to an idle mode, and eventually turn itself off to conserve power.

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2.6 Setting the Date and Time

Setting the Date and Time

2.62.6

Setting the Date and TimeSetting the Date and Time

The Date & Time screen will be presented if/when:

• Camera is turned on for the first time.

• Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without batteries for an extended period of time.

When the Date & Time screen appears, follow these steps to set the correct date and time.

1. Select the setting item with the / buttons and

press the button.

• [Date]: Set the date.

• [Time]: Set the time.

• [Mode]: Set the date and time format.

2. Press the / buttons to change the value and press the SET button to confirm.

• [Date]/[Time]: Press the button to select the field item.

3. To gg le t he SET button to return to the main menu.

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