Benq E41 User Manual
DC E41 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
1TOURING YOUR DC E41 .............................................................................................1
1.1 Checking the Package Contents ..........................................................................................1
1.2 DC E41 Components ...........................................................................................................2
1.2.1 Front View .................................................................................................................. 2
1.2.2 Rear View .................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.3 Using the Mode Switch .............................................................................................. 3
1.2.4 Indicator LED Status .................................................................................................. 3
1.2.5 Using the Stylus ..........................................................................................................3
1.2.6 Using the Navigation Button ..................................................................................... 4
1.2.7 Using the Touch Screen ............................................................................................. 4
2PREPARING YOUR DC E41 FOR USE ............................................................................ 5
2.1 Inserting the Battery ............................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Using an AC Power Adapter ................................................................................................ 6
2.3 Charging the Battery ............................................................................................................ 6
2.4 Inserting an SD Memory Card ............................................................................................ 7
2.5 Attaching the Hand Strap ....................................................................................................8
2.6 Setting the Date and Time ...................................................................................................9
2.7 Turning the Camera On ...................................................................................................... 9
3TAKING PHOTOS ........................................................................................................10
3.1 Photo Mode ........................................................................................................................ 10
3.2 Taking Photos .................................................................................................................... 10
3.3 About the LCD Screen Icons ............................................................................................. 11
3.4 Switching the LCD Display Mode ..................................................................................... 13
3.5 Selecting Auto or Manual Photo Mode ............................................................................ 13
3.6 Selecting the Scene Mode .................................................................................................. 14
3.7 Using the Flash ................................................................................................................... 14
3.8 Using the Digital Zoom ..................................................................................................... 15
3.9 Using the Self-Timer .......................................................................................................... 16
3.10 Continuous Shots ............................................................................................................... 16
3.11 Image Size ........................................................................................................................... 17
3.12 Image Quality ..................................................................................................................... 18
3.13 White Balance ..................................................................................................................... 18
3.14 ISO Setting .......................................................................................................................... 19
3.15 Photo Effect ........................................................................................................................ 20
3.16 EV Bias ................................................................................................................................ 20
3.17 Metering ............................................................................................................................. 21
3.18 Date Imprint ....................................................................................................................... 22
3.19 Macro and Normal Modes ................................................................................................22
3.20 Quick Review and Erase .....................................................................................................23
4RECORDING MOVIE CLIPS ......................................................................................... 24
4.1 Movie Recording Mode ..................................................................................................... 24
4.1.1 Manual and Automatic Movie Recording Modes .................................................. 25
4.1.2 Movie Recording Mode Camera Settings ............................................................... 25
5RECORDING SOUND CLIPS .........................................................................................26
5.1 Sound Recording Mode ..................................................................................................... 26
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6PLAYING BACK PHOTOS, MUSIC, MOVIE AND SOUND CLIPS ................................... 28
6.1 Viewing Photos .................................................................................................................. 28
6.1.1 Zoom and Pan .......................................................................................................... 29
6.1.2 Viewing Thumbnails ................................................................................................ 30
6.2 Viewing Movie Clips .......................................................................................................... 31
6.3 Listening to Sound Clips ....................................................................................................32
6.4 Special Playback Functions ................................................................................................ 33
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6.4.1 Scrawling .................................................................................................................. 34
6.4.2 Adding a Frame ........................................................................................................ 36
6.4.3 Adding a Voice Memo ............................................................................................. 37
6.4.4 Listening to Voice Memos ....................................................................................... 38
6.4.5 Erasing Voice Memos ..............................................................................................38
6.4.6 Playing a Slide Show ................................................................................................ 39
6.4.7 Locking and Unlocking Files ................................................................................... 39
6.4.7.1 Locking a Single File ........................................................................................39
6.4.7.2 Locking all Files ................................................................................................ 40
6.4.7.3 Unlocking Single Files ...................................................................................... 40
6.4.7.4 Unlocking all Files ............................................................................................ 40
6.4.8 Erasing Single Files ................................................................................................... 41
6.4.9 Erasing All Files ........................................................................................................ 41
6.5 Listening to Music .............................................................................................................. 42
6.5.1 Transferring MP3 files to the Camera .................................................................... 42
6.5.2 Playing MP3 Files ..................................................................................................... 42
7CAMERA SETTINGS .....................................................................................................44
7.1 Memory: Copying and Formatting ................................................................................... 45
7.2 Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................................. 46
7.3 Date Format ........................................................................................................................ 46
7.4 LCD Brightness ..................................................................................................................47
7.5 Sound .................................................................................................................................. 47
7.6 File No. Reset ...................................................................................................................... 47
7.7 Audio/Video Output ..........................................................................................................48
7.8 Power Saving ......................................................................................................................48
7.9 Language ............................................................................................................................. 49
7.10 Default Setting .................................................................................................................... 49
7.11 Software Version ................................................................................................................ 50
7.12 Screen Calibration .............................................................................................................. 50
8CONNECTING TO A TV .............................................................................................. 51
ONNECTING TO A COMPUTER .................................................................................52
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9.1 Installing the Digital Camera Software ............................................................................. 52
9.2 Bundled Software ............................................................................................................... 53
9.3 Transferring Files To/From a Computer .......................................................................... 54
9.3.1 Transferring Photos, Movie Clips, Sound Clips, and Music Files ......................... 54
9.3.2 Using the QLink Software ....................................................................................... 55
9.3.3 Using the QLink Frame ...........................................................................................56
10 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................... 58
PECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................... 59
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11.1 System Requirements ......................................................................................................... 59
12 SERVICE INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 60
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1 TOURING YOUR DC E41
1.1 Checking the Package Contents
The package includes the following items:
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1. User's manual
2. DC E41 digital camera
3. USB cable
4. Lithium-ion battery (rechargeable)
5. Hand strap with stylus
6. DC E41 software CD-ROM
7. AC power adapter
8. USB converter
9. AV cable
10. Earphones
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If anything is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer. Save the packaging in the event
you need to ship your camera for service.
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1.2 DC E41 Components
1.2.1 Front View
1. Shutter button
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2. Power button
3. Mode switch
4. Indicator LED
5. Microphone
6. Flash
7. Earphone Jack/TV out
8. Normal/macro switch
9. Lens
10. Speaker
11. Self-timer indicator LED / Video
or sound recording on
12. Lens cover
1.2.2 Rear View
1. Microphone
2. Indicator LED
3. Mode switch
4. Power button
5. Shutter button
6. Zoom/flash/review/navigation
button
7. Battery/SD card cover
8. USB/charger port
9. Touch panel/LCD screen
10. Hand strap attachment
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The LCD on the digital camera is manufactured with sophisticated technology, however,
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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.
• The Indicator LED displays the current status of the camera.
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1.2.3 Using the Mode Switch
Take photographs in man-
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Snapshot Mode
Playback Mode
Recording Mode
Musi c Mode
1.2.4 Indicator LED Status
Status Top Indicator LED (Green) Top Indicator LED (Orange) Front Indicator LED ( Red)
Always On Power is on, ready to use Battery is charging
Fast
Blinking
Slow
Blinking
Slowest
Blinking
Processing data Error/Warning or Low Power —
— Flash is charging —
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1.2.5 Using the Stylus
Use the stylus attached to the included hand
strap to perform operations on the touch
screen. You can also use your finger, but the
stylus is more accurate and won’t cause
fingerprints on the screen.
Unfold the stylus from the clip to use it.
Operate the touch screen by tapping an icon with the stylus. Some features require tapping and
holding an icon to change its value, and other icons, such as sliders, require tapping and
dragging with the stylus to adjust the slider value.
ual or automatic mode.
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Replay photos, movie clips
and sound clips stored in
memory.
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Record movie and sound
clips.
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Play audio files.
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AC adapter or USB cable
attached with no battery
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Recording movie or sound
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1.2.6 Using the Navigation Button
You can use the Navigation button to highlight an icon on
the screen and then press OK (push the Navigation
button) to select it.
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Pressing Up/Down or Left/Right also adjusts values such
as the zoom factor or EV bias.
1.2.7 Using the Touch Screen
BenQ DC E41 is equipped with a touch-sensitive LCD screen that enables you to change your
camera’s settings and features quickly and conveniently. Tap the three buttons below the screen
to access the following features:
Menu
Left
Up
Right
Down
Display
Erase
Icon Name Descri ption
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Display
Menu
Erase
DISPDISP
Tapping the Display button switches the LCD information display
mode between Icons On, Icons Off or All Off.
Tapping the Menu button turns DC E41’s on-screen menu system
off and on in any camera mode.
Tapping the Erase button erases the currently displayed photo,
movie clips, or sound clips from memory.
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2 PREPARING YOUR DC E41 FOR USE
The lithium ion battery included with the DC E41 allows you to take photos, record movie and
sound clips. Use the AC adapter whenever possible to conserve battery power.
2.1 Inserting the Battery
1. Turn the camera off.
2. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and open the battery/SD card
cover .
3. Push the battery latch in the direction of the arrow and insert the battery in the correct
4. Close the battery/SD card cover .
To remove the battery: open the battery cover and push the battery latch. The battery pops out
slightly; remove the battery.
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orientation as shown with the notches facing up. If the battery is inserted incorrectly,
the latch will not close.
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Note
Use only the specified battery type (lithium-ion battery).
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• If you are not going to use the battery for an extended time, remove it from the camera to
prevent leakage or corrosion.
• Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments. Low temperatures reduce bat-
tery life and performance.
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2.2 Using an AC Power Adapter
The BenQ DC E41 comes with an AC power adapter
that both powers the camera and recharges the
battery. Connect the power adapter to the DC E41 as
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shown below.
1. Turn the camera off.
2. Connect the included USB converter to the power
adapter connector .
3. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet .
4. Connect the USB adapter to the USB port at the
back of the camera .
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Use only the AC power adapter specified for the
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camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.
• Dual Charging Mode allows you to charge the
battery when transferring files to or from a computer through the included USB cable.
2.3 Charging the Battery
1. Turn the camera off.
2. Insert the battery as described on page 5.
3. Connect the AC power adapter as described in the section above, or connect the included
USB cable to a computer USB port as described in “Transferring Files To/From a
Computer” on page 54.
Connect the USB converter to the
power adapter connector.
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to the USB port.
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into a power outlet.
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The Indicator LED at the top of the camera is orange while the camera is charging. When
charging is complete, the LED turns off.
Note
• 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.
• The battery may not begin charging immediately if it is too hot. In this case, let the cam-
era cool before charging the battery.
• When using the AC power adapter, the camera must be turned off in order to charge the
battery.
• When connected to a PC with the USB cable, the battery will charge if the camera is
either on or off.
2.4 Inserting an SD Memory Card
All images, movies, and sound clips taken by the
camera can be stored in an SD (Secure Digital)
memory card as well as in the camera’s internal
memory. Files stored on the SD card remain even if
the camera’s power is turned off.
1. Turn the camera off.
2. Slide the battery/SD card cover in the direction
shown and open the cover .
3. Insert an SD card :
4. Close the battery/SD card cover.
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• Th e front side of the SD ca rd (th e side with the
label) should be facing the front of the camera.
• If the card does not slide into the slot, turn it
around and try again.
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5. To remove the SD card, make sure the camera is turned off, open the battery/SD card cover,
and press down lightly on the exposed edge of the card. The card will eject itself .
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To prevent data from being accidentally erased
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from the SD card, slide the write-protect tab to
the “LOCK” position.
• The SD c ard must be unlocked in order to save,
edit, or erase data.
• Format new SD cards using the camera’s format
function before use. See “Memory: Copying and Formatting” on page 45 to learn how to
format SD cards.
2.5 Attaching the Hand Strap
Always use the hand strap to prevent accidentally dropping the camera. The hand strap is also a
good way to keep your stylus nearby.
1. Thread the small loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet at the top left corner of the
rear of the camera .
2. Pull the stylus and large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured .
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direction of the arrow
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protect the SD Memory
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2.6 Setting the Date and Time
Before using your camera for the first time, set the date and time. For instructions, see “Setting
the Date and Time” on page 46.
2.7 Turning the Camera On
Press and hold the Power button for two seconds
to turn the camera on or off.
Sliding the lens cover open and closed also
turns the camera on or off.
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3 TAKING PHOTOS
This chapter describes the camera operating modes, and explains how to take pictures, record
movie clips and sound clips, play back photos, movies and sound clips.
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3.1 Photo Mode
Two photo modes are available: Auto mode and Manual mode .
In Auto mode , all camera settings, such as focus and white balance, are automatically
selected by the camera. Auto mode is suitable for photography beginners and for quick and
easy snapshots.
Manual mode allows you to adjust individual camera settings, such as focus metering and
EV bias, in order to attain special photographic effects, or to fine-tune results to match specific
lighting conditions.
This chapter describes the camera settings that are available in each photo mode.
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include White Balance, ISO Setting, EV Bias, and Metering.
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3.2 Taking Photos
Before taking any photos, make sure the battery is charged, that
an SD card is properly installed if needed, and that the lens cover
is open .
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1. Turn the camera on by pressing the Power button if
necessary.
2. Frame the shot in the LCD screen.
3. Press the Shutter button down halfway .
Pressing the shutter button down halfway
starts focus and exposure adjustments.
4. Press the Shutter button completely down.
The camera makes a shutter sound and the
image freezes on the LCD screen for a few
moments while the image is transferred to
memory. The camera is then ready to take another shot.
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3.3 About the LCD Screen Icons
The LCD screen displays icons that show the camera’s current settings. The diagram below
shows all of the icon types available in Snapshot mode. Refer to the table on the following page
for a complete description of each.
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The following table shows all of the Snapshot mode icons that can be shown on the LCD
screen. For more information, refer to the indicated page number.
Setting Mode Icon Page Setting Mode Icon Page
Battery Level Full 6 White Balance Auto 18
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Flash Mode Auto 14 Metering Center Average 21
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Scene Auto 14 2304x1728
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Photo Effect Normal 20 EV bias -2 ~ +2 20
2/3 Sunny
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Empty Tungsten Light
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Continuous ISO Setting Auto 19
Self-Timer On 100
Continuous
Self-Timer On
Red-Ey e
Reduc tion
Forced On Average
Off Image Size 2848x2136 17
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Landscape 1280x960
Portrait Shots Remaining [number]
Back Light Zoom Zoom In 15
Night Scene Zoom Out
B&W Macro 22
Sepia
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3.4 Switching the LCD Display Mode
The camera setting icons can be turned off by pressing the Display button to switch
between display modes:
Icons On Icons Off LCD Off
Note
The image on the LCD screen may appear dark when used in sunlight or bright lighting.
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This is not a malfunction. You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen as shown on
page 47.
• Using the LCD screen for extended periods consumes battery power and therefore
decreases the number of photos you can take. To conserve battery power, turn the LCD
screen off when not taking photos.
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1. Tap the Menu button .
2. Tap the Manual/Auto icon / .
3. Select Manual or Auto . The menu screen appears
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with the mode icon you chose.
4. Tap the Return icon to exit the menu and return to
Snapshot mode. The camera setting icons on the LCD screen
show the current camera settings for the Photo mode you
chose.
To enable full control of camera setting in Snapshot mode,
always select Auto Scene mode (see “Selecting the
Scene Mode” on page 14). Some camera settings cannot be
changed when other Scene modes are selected.
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3.6 Selecting the Scene Mode
The camera automatically adjusts settings for optimum results when capturing certain types of
photographs, or scenes. The DC E41 offers six different Scene modes.
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Auto Select this mode to allow the camera to adjust all settings automatically.
Select this mode to take photos of distant scenery or landscapes in daytime.
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Select this mode to take photos of fast-moving subjects such as runners or
cars. Sport mode is not suitable for indoor photography.
Select this mode to take photos in which the light source is behind the
subject.
Select this mode to take photos of subjects with a dark or poorly-lit background.
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1. Tap the Menu button
2. Tap the Scene icon .
3. Select the Scene mode. The menu screen appears with the
mode icon you chose.
4. Tap the Return icon to exit the menu and return to
Photo mode. The camera setting icons on the LCD screen
show the current camera settings for the Photo mode you
chose.
All Scene modes except Auto Scene mode override the Flash settings. If you want to change the
Flash setting, you must select Auto Scene mode . See 3.7 “Using the Flash” for more
information on Flash settings.
Icon Scene Mode Description
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Backlight
Night Scene
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3.7 Using the Flash
Use the flash to brighten photos of subjects taken in dark or non-optimal lighting conditions.
The DC E41 is equipped with four Flash settings that can be used in both Auto and Manual
Photo modes.
The Scene mode must be set to Auto in order to change the flash setting manually. Also
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1. Press the Navigation button to the right to change the
Flash setting.
Auto Red-Eye Forced On Off
2. The LCD screen icon shows the current Flash setting.
Icon Flash Setting Description
The flash fires automatically according to the ambient light conditions. In
Auto
some Scene modes (for example Portrait), Red-Eye Reduction is automatically selected.
Red-Eye
Reduct ion
Forced On
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You can change the flash setting only when the Scene mode is set to Auto .
• In Continuous Shot mode (see page 16), the flash is set to Off .
• Do not use the flash at close distances from young children.
3.8 Using the Digital Zoom
The D C E41 is equipped wi th a 4x dig ital zoom that enlarges images so that the subject appears
to be closer.
1. Set the Photo mode (see page 13).
2. Frame the subject in the LCD screen.
3. Tap the Zoom In or Zoom Out icon on the LCD to adjust the zoom. You can
also use the Navigation button to zoom in or out.
4. The zoom slider on the LCD moves up or down to indicate the zoom level.
The flash fires several times in quick succession before firing the main
flash. This helps to avoid the phenomenon of eye pupi ls appearing red in
photographs.
The flash fires regardless of the light conditions. Select this setting to take
photos of high contrast subjects (back lighting) or dark shadows.
The flash does not fire. Choose this setting when taking photos in areas
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3.9 Using the Self-Timer
The self-timer enables you to put yourself in the picture. When the Self-Timer is turned on, the
camera takes the photo 10 seconds after the Shutter button is pressed.
1. Tap the Menu button .
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2. Tap the Self-Timer icon .
3. Select On or Off . The menu screen
appears with the Self-Timer icon you chose.
4. Tap the Return icon to exit the menu and
return to Photo mode. The Self-Timer icon
appears on the LCD screen.
5. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus,
then press it down fully. The red Self-Timer
indicator LED at the front of the camera blinks
slowly for five seconds, and then quickly for five
seconds before the camera takes the shot. A
countdown timer also appears on the LCD
screen. Press OK to cancel the Self-Timer.
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Use Continuo us Shot mo de to take tw o consecut ive photos in rapid succession. This is used for
take photos of fast moving objects.
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1. Tap the Menu button .
2. Tap the Continuous Shot icon .
3. Select On or Off . The menu screen
appears with the Continuous Shot icon you
chose.
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