Benq P500 User Manual
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DC P500 Digital Camera
User’s Manual
Welcome
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Copyright
Copyright 2005 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.
• 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 en sure that it is recycled in a m anner tha t protects human
health and environment.
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Table of Contents
1. Touring your DC P500......................................................... 1
1.1 Checking the Package Contents ...................................... 1
1.2 DC P500 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 P500 for Use ........................................ 3
2.1 Installing the Battery ...................................................... 3
2.2 Charging the Battery....................................................... 3
2.3 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card................. 4
2.4 Setting the Date and Time .............................................. 4
3. Using the DC P500 ............................................................... 5
3.1 Snapshot Mode .............................................................. 5
3.1.1 Getting started with capturing images....................... 5
3.1.2 Snapshot Mode LCD Monitor Information ............... 6
3.1.3 Changing Camera Settings...................................... 7
3.1.4 Setting Shooting Mode .......................................... 7
3.1.5 Using the Flash..................................................... 8
3.1.6 Using the Self-timer .............................................. 9
3.1.7 Using the Optical Zoom......................................... 9
3.1.8 Using the Digital Zoom........................................ 10
3.1.9 Changing the Focus............................................. 10
3.1.10 Adjusting the EV................................................. 10
3.1.11 Snapshot Mode Menu Settings .............................. 10
3.1.11.1 Snapshot Mode Menu.................................. 10
3.1.11.2 Using the Interval Shoot .............................. 12
3.2 Movie Mode................................................................. 13
3.2.1 Movie Mode LCD Monitor Information ................. 13
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3.2.2 Movie Mode Menu Settings .................................. 13
3.2.2.1 Movie Mode Menu....................................... 13
3.2.3 Timer Recording................................................. 15
3.3 Playback Mode............................................................. 15
3.3.1 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information (Image).. 15
3.3.2 Viewing Images .................................................. 16
3.3.2.1 Magnifying Images ....................................... 16
3.3.2.2 Thumbnail Display (Index Playback)............... 16
3.3.2.3 Voice Memo................................................ 16
3.3.3 Deleting Files ..................................................... 17
3.3.4 Playback Mode Menu Settings............................... 17
3.3.4.1 Playback Mode Menu ................................... 17
3.3.5 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information (Video) .. 19
3.3.6 Playing Back Video Clips...................................... 19
3.4 Setup Mode.................................................................. 19
3.4.1 Setup Mode Menu .............................................. 20
4. PC DEPENDENT FEATURES........................................... 23
4.1 Bundled Software ......................................................... 23
4.2 USB Mode.................................................................... 24
4.3 PictBridge Mode .......................................................... 24
5. Troubleshooting ................................................................. 25
6. Specifications ...................................................................... 27
7. Service Information............................................................ 28
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1 TOURING YOUR DC P500
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 P500 digital
3. USB cable
4. Lithium-ion battery
5. Hand strap
6. DC P500 software
7. Conversion adapter
8. AC power adapter
9. AV 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 P500 Components
1.2.1 Front View
1. Shutter button
2. Status LED
3. Power button
4. Built-in flash
5. Self-timer LED
6. Speaker
7. Lens/Lens cover
8. Tripod mount
9. Microphone
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CD-ROM
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1.2.2 Rear View
1. LCD monitor
2. Inst. Play button
3. Inst. REC butto
4. Strap eyelet
5. Navigator -- four-way
and OK buttons
6. Conversion adapter
terminal
7. Menu button
8. DISP button
• The Inst. REC button, i.e. Instant Record button, allows you to power up the camera and
quickly access Snapshot Mode/Movie Mode in sequence, without pressing the [ ] button. To activate this special feature, refer to the table in “Setup Mode Menu” on page 20.
• The Inst. Play button, i.e. Instant Play button, allows you to power up the camera and
quickly access Playback Mode, without pressing the [ ] button. To activate this special
feature, refer to the table in “Setup Mode Menu” on page 20.
1.2.3 LED Indicators
Indicato rs State Description
Solid green • The DC P500 is powered up and ready to be used.
Status LED
Self-timer LED
Conversion adapter
LED
• 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.
Blinking green • The DC P500 is processing or accessing data.
Blinking orange • There are error or warni ng messages.
Solid red • The sound recording or movie recording fun ctions are activate d.
Blinking red • The self-timer function is activated.
Solid Red • The DC P500 is charging.
Solid green • The charging process is complete.
• The USB connection is in progress.
• The DC P500 is in the power saving mode.
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2 PREPARING YOUR DC P500 FOR USE
2.1 Installing the Battery
We highly recommend that you use only the specified
rechargeable lithium-ion battery for your camera. Make
sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting
or removing the battery.
To insert the battery:
1. Open the battery/SD memory card cover (A).
2. Insert the battery in the correct direction shown
(B).
3. Move the battery lock lever in the direction of the
arrow (C) to secure the battery.
4. Close the battery/SD memory card cover (D).
To remove the battery:
1. Open the battery/SD memory card cover.
2. Release the battery lock lever.
3. When the battery has come out a little, gently pull it
out the rest of the way.
2.2 Charging the Battery
The battery charge status affects the performance of the DC
P500. To maximize the performance and life of the battery, it
is recommended that you fully charge the battery using the
AC power adapter, and then fully discharge it through the
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.
The length of the charging time depends on the ambient temperature and the status of
the battery.
• The DC P500 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 be warm after being charged or used. This is normal and not a malfunc-
tion.
A
B
C
D
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• 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.
• You can also charge the battery through a USB port, which is especially convenient in
your business travel.
2.3 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card
The DC P500 is equipped with 32 MB internal memory, allowing you to record video clips,
capture images, or make voice files in the camera. 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 camera is turned off before
inserting or removing a memory card.
2. Insert an SD memory card in the correct direction,
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.
• Be sure to fo rmat the SD memory card with this cam-
era before the initial use.
• 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.
• While formatting the internal memory, do not insert a memory card into the camera. Oth-
erwise, 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.
2.4 Setting the Date and Time
Before using your camera for the first time, please set the date and time. For more
information, refer to the table in 3.4.1 “Setup Mode Menu” on page 20.
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3 USING THE DC P500
3.1 Snapshot Mode
3.1.1 Getting started with capturing images
1. Press the [ ] button for more than one second to turn
on the camera.
2. Compose your image in the LCD monitor under
Snapshot Mode.
3. Press the shutter button down halfway (1), and then
press it down fully (2).
• Pressing the shutter button down halfway automati-
cally focuses and adjusts the exposure.
• The focus area frame turns green when the camera is
focused and the exposure is determined.
• When the focu s or exposure is not suitable, th e frame
of the focus area turns red.
• To review the last captured image, press the [ ] button.
Press the [ ] button to return to Snapshot Mode.
• 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: OSD Normal →
Detailed Info. → Info. Off.
• If QuickView is set to "On", the captured image will be displayed while the image is being
written onto the memory.
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3.1.2 Snapshot Mode LCD Monitor Information
1. Shooting Mode
[]Auto
[]Manual
[]Portrait
[]Landscape
[]Night Scene
[]Sport
[]Back Light
2. Flash mode
[]Flash Auto
[]Flash On
[]Flash Off
[]Red Eye
[]Slow Sync
3. Self-timer icon (if used)
[]Self-timer (2s)
[ ] Self-timer (10s)
[]Interval Shoot
4. White Balance (if chosen [Detailed
Info] display)
[]Auto WB
[]Sunny
[]Cloudy
[]Tungsten
[]Fluorescent
5. EV (Exposure Value)
-0.3, -0.6, -1.0, -1.3, -1.6, -2.0, +0.3,
+0.6, +1.0, +1.3, +1.6, +2.0
6. ISO
[]ISO Auto
[ ] ISO 100
[ ] ISO 200
[ ] ISO 400
7. Metering
[]Center Avg.
[]Spot
[]Average
8. Image Quality
[]Fine
[ ] Normal
9. Resolution (Image size)
[ ] 2560 x 1920
[ ] 2048 x 1536
[ ] 1600 x 1200
[ ] 1280 x 960
[ ] 640 x 480
10. Available number of shots
11. zoom status
12. AF Area
13. Battery power level indicator
[ ] Full battery power
[ ] Medium battery power
[ ] Low battery power
[ ] Virtually no battery power
[]Charging the battery
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