BenQ X600 User Manual
DC X600 Digital Camera
User’s Manual
Welcome
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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 ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects
human health and environment.
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Table of Contents
1. TOURING YOUR DC X600 ........................................................................... 1
1.1 Checking the package contents.......................................................................1
1.2 Front view ........................................................................................................1
1.3 Rear view.......................................................................................................... 1
2. PREPARING YOUR DC X600 FOR USE ......................................................... 2
2.1 Installing and removing the battery ............................................................... 2
2.1.1 Installing the battery.....................................................................................2
2.1.2 Removing the battery ...................................................................................2
2.2 Charging the battery........................................................................................ 3
2.3 Inserting and removing an SD memory card ................................................3
2.4 Setting the date and time ................................................................................ 4
3. USING THE DC X600................................................................................... 5
3.1 Turning the camera on and off.......................................................................5
3.2 Operating the mode palette ............................................................................ 5
3.2.1 How to operate the mode palette ................................................................5
3.2.2 Mode palette list ...........................................................................................6
3.2.2.1 Capture mode palette ........................................................................6
3.3 Changing the mode .........................................................................................8
3.4 Capture mode ..................................................................................................9
3.5 Movie mode...................................................................................................13
3.6 Playback mode............................................................................................... 14
3.2.2.2 Playback mode palette .......................................................................8
3.3.1 Switching between Capture mode and Playback mode .............................9
3.4.1 Capture mode LCD monitor information..................................................9
3.4.2 Using the self-timer......................................................................................9
3.4.3 Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting mode) ..............................10
3.4.4 Using the zoom to change the subject size................................................10
3.4.5 Setting the shooting functions ...................................................................11
3.4.5.1 Selecting the focus mode .................................................................11
3.4.5.2 Selecting the flash mode ..................................................................11
3.4.6 Setting the Green Button ...........................................................................12
3.4.6.1 Registering a function......................................................................12
3.4.7 Registering frequently used functions (Fn Setting)..................................12
3.4.8 Returning the shooting functions to the default settings .........................13
3.5.1 Movie mode LCD monitor information...................................................14
3.6.1 Playback mode LCD monitor information...............................................14
3.6.2 Playing back sound.....................................................................................15
3.6.3 Playing back a voice memo ........................................................................15
3.6.4 Playing back images....................................................................................16
3.6.4.1 Playing back still pictures ................................................................16
3.6.5 Playing back movies ...................................................................................17
3.6.6 Deleting files ...............................................................................................17
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3.7 Menu lists....................................................................................................... 26
4. PC DEPENDENT FEATURES ........................................................................ 29
4.1 Bundled software...........................................................................................29
4.2 PictBridge mode ............................................................................................ 29
5. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................... 31
PECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 32
6. S
ERVICE INFORMATION ............................................................................. 32
7. S
3.6.6.1 Deleting a single image, movie, or sound.......................................18
3.6.6.2 Delete all the images, movies, or sounds ........................................18
3.6.6.3 Deleting a voice memo only............................................................18
3.6.6.4 Setting the Quick Delete function...................................................18
3.6.6.5 Deleting selected files (from nine-image display)..........................19
3.6.7 Nine-image display.....................................................................................19
3.6.8 Slideshow ....................................................................................................20
3.6.9 Editing images ............................................................................................21
3.6.9.1 Changing the image size and quality ..............................................21
3.6.9.2 Trimming images.............................................................................21
3.6.9.3 Copying files.....................................................................................22
3.6.9.4 Editing pictures with color filters....................................................22
3.6.9.5 Selecting the color filter (eight colors)............................................23
3.6.9.6 Editing pictures with brightness filter.............................................23
3.6.9.7 Editing movies..................................................................................24
3.6.9.8 Recording a voice memo .................................................................24
3.6.9.9 Protecting images, movies and sounds from deletion (Protect) ...24
3.6.9.10 Setting the printing service (DPOF) ...............................................25
3.7.1 [Rec. Mode] menu .....................................................................................26
3.7.2 [Set-up] menu ............................................................................................28
4.2.1 Connecting the camera to the printer .......................................................29
4.2.1.1 Printing a single image.....................................................................29
4.2.1.2 Printing all images............................................................................30
4.2.1.3 Printing using the DPOF settings....................................................30
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TOURING YOUR DC X600
1.1 Checking the package contents
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items.
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 Front view
1. User’s Manual
2. DC X600 digital camera
3. USB cable
4. Lithium-ion battery DLI-102
5. Hand strap
6. DC X600 software CD-ROM
7. Battery charger DLC-03
8. AV cable
1. Shutter button
2. Power LED indicator
3. Power button
4. Built-in flash
5. Self-timer LED indicator
6. Speaker
7. Lens/Lens cover
8. Tripod mount
9. Microphone
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1.3 Rear view
1. LCD monitor
2. Zoom out key
3. Zoom in key
4. Strap eyelet
5. Status LED indicator
6. Playback button
7. Four-way and OK buttons
: Up/Self-timer
: Right/Focus
MODE: Down/Mode palette
: Left/Flash
8. Delete button/Green button
9. MENU button
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PREPARING YOUR DC X600 FOR USE
2.1 Installing and removing the battery
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2.1.1 Installing the battery
1. Open the battery/SD memory card cover.
Slide the battery/SD memory card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow
flip the cover open
2. Insert the battery with the S symbol facing toward the LCD monitor while using the side
of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.
3. Close the battery/SD memory card cover.
2.
2.1.2 Removing the battery
1. Open the battery/SD memory card cover.
2. Release the battery by using your finger to press the battery lock lever in the same
direction as when you inserted the battery.
3. Pull the battery out.
• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, it may cause a malfunc-
tion.
• Do not remove the battery when the camera is turned on.
• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery.
• If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the date will be reset.
Battery
(DLI-102)
2
Battery lock
lever
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2.2 Charging the battery
Charging indicator
Battery (DLI-102)
3
To power outlet
2
Battery charger
(DLC-03)
1
Use the battery charger DLC-03 supplied with the camera to charge the battery before using
the camera for the first time or when the [Battery depleted] message appears.
1. Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.
2. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
3. Place the battery in the battery charger.
The charging indicator on the charger lights red while the battery is being charged and
changes to green when charging is completed.
4. Remove the battery from the battery charger when charging is completed.
AC plug cord
• Using BenQ DLI-102 battery pack is strongly recommended.
• The battery may be warm after being charged or used. This is normal and not a malfunc-
tion.
• 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.
2.3 Inserting and removing an SD memory card
SD memory card
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To remove the
2
1
card, push in
and pull out
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An SD memory card can be used with this camera. Captured images are recorded on the SD
memory card if a card is inserted or in the built-in memory if no card is inserted.
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD memory card.
• Be sure to format unused cards or cards that have been used on another camera.
1. Open the battery/SD memory card cover.
Slide the battery/SD memory card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow
flip the cover open
2. Insert an SD memory card so the label (the side with the S symbol) is facing toward the
LCD monitor and push the card in until it clicks.
3. Close the battery/SD memory card cover.
To remove the card, eject the card by pressing it in the direction indicated by the arrow
and pull it out.
2.
• The number of recordable images varies depending on the capacity of the SD memory
card or built-in memory and the selected image size and quality.
• Be sure to format the SD memory card with this camera 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. 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.
2.4 Setting the date and time
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Before using your camera for the first time, please set the date and time.
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USING THE DC X600
3.1 Turning the camera on and off
1. Press the power switch.
The power indicator is illuminated by a green light. The lens extends and the camera
turns on in the Capture mode.
The camera is ready to take pictures by pressing the shutter release button.
• Press the Playback button to switch to the Playback mode and view pictures while
the lens is extended.
• Hold down the Playback button for two seconds to activate the Playback mode
with the lens retracted.
• Hold down the Playback button for more than four seconds to display the con-
tents of the pictures stored in the built-in memory with the SD memory card
inserted.
• When capturing an image, press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on
the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus. Then, press the shutter
release button fully. The picture is taken.
2. Press the power switch again.
The camera turns off.
3.2 Operating the mode palette
Once you press the four-way controller (T), the mode palette appears on the LCD monitor.
You can edit an image or change the settings of the camera.
3.2.1 How to operate the mode palette
The guide display is indicated while using the mode palette.
1. Press the four-way controller (T).
In Capture mode, the Capture mode palette appears. In Playback mode, the Playback
mode palette appears.
2. Use the four-way controller (S T W X) to choose an item.
3. Press the OK button.
The screen for each mode appears.
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3.2.2 Mode palette list
3.2.2.1 Capture mode palette
Icon Item Description
Program mode The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. You
Night Scene
mode
Movie mode Lets you take movies and sounds.
Voice Recording
mode
Frame Composite mode
Program
OKMENU
OK
can also set other functions you want to use. For more information about how to set the
functions, refer to 3.4.5 “Setting the shooting functions” on page11.
Lets you take dark scenes such as night views.
The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes. To
prevent camera shake, secure the camera on a tripod or other surface.
Records au dio, such as voice s. The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor according to how much space is available on the SD memory card.
1. When you have selected Voice Recording mode, press the shutter release
button.
2. Recording starts. The access lamp lights during recording.
3. When the shutter release button is pressed for more than one second,
recording continues for as long as the button is held down and stops when
the button is released.
4. Press the shutter release button.
Recording stops. The remaining recordable time appears.
5. To exit Voice Recording mode, turn the camera off.
Lets you take pictures with a decorative frame. You can take pictures with a decorative
frame added using the Frame Composite function. There are three frames already stored
in the camera.
1. Press the four-way controller (T) in Capture mode.
The mode appears.
2. Use the four-way controller (S T W X) to select (Frame Compo site).
3. Press the OK button.
The frame selection screen appears.
4. Use the four-way controller (W X) to choose a frame.
5. Press the OK button.
The subject appears in the selected frame.
6. Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in
focus.
7. Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
The Recorded Pixels is fixed to 3M, and cannot be changed to any
other size. Also, Continuous Shooting is not possible in Frame Composite
mode.
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Icon Item Description
Shooting mode
Landscape
mode
Flower mode Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures.
Portrait mode Lets you take portraits with spatial effect, by emphasizing the person.
Candle light
mode
Surf & Snow
mode
Sport mode Lets you take clear pictures of mov ing subjects with a hig h shutter speed to prevent
Pet mode You can take pictures that shows natural hair color of your pet. Choose the appropriate
Text mode This mode allows you to take clear pictures of written text. This is convenient for captur-
Food mode Lets you take appetizing pictures of prepared food.
Lets you capture the natural colors of landscape views.
Ideal for capturing a candlelit atmosphere.
Lets you take photos against dazzling backgrounds like beaches or snow-covered mountains.
motion blur.
icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between).
When you have selected Pet mode, use the four-way controller (S T) to select ,
, , , or .
There are two icons of a cat and a dog. (Choosing either the cat or dog icon does not
affect the resulting picture. Choose whichever you prefer.)
When the (Pet) mode is selected, the automatic tracking AF
function operates and the camera continues to adjust the focus on the
moving subject even after the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
ing a digital copy of an important document or enhancing legibility of small print.
When you have selected Text mode, use th e four-way controller (S T) to select , ,
, .
– Color: Maintains origi nal colored text.
– Neg. Col or: Reverses colored text.
– B&W: Turns colored text black/white.
– Neg. B&W: Reverses black/white text.
Press the four-way controller (W X) to adjust the contrast, and the press the OK button.
The text mode is selected and the camera is ready to take the picture.
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