DC3410 User's Manual
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BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Features .................................................................................................. 2 Unpacking ............................................................................................... 2 Components .......................................................................................... 3 Getting Started Attaching the Hand Strap ...................................................................
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual INTRODUCTION Features The BenQ DC 3410 Digital Camera is a powerful but easy to use digital still image, audio and video recorder that links seamlessly with your computer.
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual Components Front View Viewfinder Self-timer indicator LED Video/audio recording on Flash Lens Focus mode switch Lens cover Speaker Rear View Mode dial Shutter button Q-Link button Indicator LED Direction button (up/down/left/right) Viewfinder TFT LCD display Menu/Cancel button LCD/Set button Side View Bottom View Hand strap eyelet F SD Video OUT connector USB connector SD/MMC card slot DC IN connector Tripod mount connector Memory card compartment door Top View
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual GETTING STARTED Attaching the Hand Strap 1. Run the small looped end of the hand strap through the hand strap eyelet. 2. Bring the other end of the strap through the loop and pull.
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual USING THE DC 3410 The DC 3410 digital camera has five basic operating modes: Snapshot mode, Video mode, Audio mode, Playback mode and Setup mode. All of the camera’s functions can be accessed through these modes. The DC 3410 is designed to be fast and easy to use while at the same time giving you full access to a wide range of settings. This chapter shows you how to use and adjust these settings. Before proceeding, familiarize yourself with the buttons below.
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual LCD Display Icon Index First Level Second Level Record mode Single shot mode Self-timer mode Burst mode Image resolution 2048x1536 1600x1200 1280x960 640x480 Image quality Fine Normal Photo effect Auto Portrait Scene Black and white White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten light Fluorescent light EV bias -2.0 to +2.
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual Taking Photos 1. Open the lens cover. The power turns on automatically. 2. Set the Mode dial to Snapshot mode to take still images, Video mode to shoot video, or Audio mode to record audio. 3. Switch the Focus Range switch to either Macro (for subjects Snapshot Mode between 0.3m to 0.4m from the lens) or Normal (for subjects beyond 1.0m). 4. Frame the shot in the viewfinder, hold the camera still, and press the Shutter button. 5.
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual 5. Select the Single Shot, Self-Timer or Burst mode by pressing the left arrow buttons. 6. Press the Menu MENU button to exit the menu or press the down to move on to the next setting. and right arrow button Setting the Image Resolution The DC 3410 supports four different image resolutions that can be selected from the Snapshot setup menu show below. 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1. 2. 3. 4. 1280 x 960 Set the Mode dial to and press the Menu MENU button.
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual Adjusting the White Balance There are five white balance settings to choose from: Auto: The camera adjusts itself automatically. It is recommended that you use this setting except under unusual lighting conditions. Daylight: Use this setting in bright outdoor settings or under strong lighting. Cloudy: Use this setting when taking photos in overcast conditions. Tungsten: This setting should be used in a tungsten light environment.
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual Setting the Date Imprint You can choose to have the current date imprinted over your photos. This function can be turned off. Date Imprint ON Date Imprint OFF 1. Press and to select the date imprint menu. 2. Press and to select the date imprint setting. 3. Press the Menu MENU button to exit the menu or use and to confirm move on to the next setting. See page 16 for information on setting the camera’s date.
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual Recording Audio Clips The DC 3410 records audio through the microphone located at the top of the camera body. The length any audio recording is limited only by the amount of free memory remaining in the camera’s built-in memory or on the SD/ MMC card if one is inserted. The remaining recording time appears on the LCD display in HH:MM:SS format. Audio recordings are stored in standard WAV file format. 1. Turn the Mode dial to Audio mode. 2.
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual LCD Display Icon Index First Level Second Level Deleting Files Delete Current File Delete All Files Thumbnail Mode Enter and Exit Thumbnail Mode Locking Files Lock Current File Unlock Current File Lock All Files Unlock All Files Slide Show Mode Begin and End Slide Show DPOF Enter DPOF Mode Game Mode Enter Game Mode Playback Mode You can view photographs and videos or listen to recorded audio on the DC 3410 at any time using the built-in LCD display or speaker. 1.
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual Playing Back Audio Clips 1. Press and to adjust the volume. 2. Press the Set SET button to begin playing the audio file. 3. Use and to rewind and fast forward through the file. 4. Press the Menu MENU button at any time to stop playback. Volume Indicator SD SET 30 30 Playing Back Movie Clips 1. Press and to adjust the volume. 2. Press the Set SET button to begin playing the video file. 3. Press the Menu MENU button at any time to stop playback.
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual 1. Turn the Mode dial to Playback Mode, turn the camera power on and press the Menu MENU button. 2. Press to select the Lock icon. 3. Use and to select one of the following: Lock Current File Unlock Current File Lock All Files Unlock All Files 4. Press the Set SET button to make your selection. 5. Use and to select “Yes” or “No”. 6. Press the Set SET button to confirm your choice or press the Menu cancel and return to the Playback menu.
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual Setup Mode Setup mode allows you make adjustments to several of the camera’s basic settings. The setup menu is indicated by the Setup icon and can be accessed in any of the camera modes. 1. Turn the Mode dial to Playback or Snapshot mode, Access the Setup menu turn the camera power on and press the Menu MENU butin any mode ton. 2. Press once, followed by . The Setup menu icon is highlighted in green. 3. Press and to scroll through the Setup menu.
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual 1. Enter the setup menu and press 2. Use and to select the Copy/Format menu icon. to select one of the following: Copy to SD/MMC Card Copy to Internal Memory Format Memory Note: If an SD/MMC card is not inserted, only the “Format Memory” option is available. 3. To copy the contents of internal memory, select either the “Copy to SD/MMC Card” icon or the “Copy to Internal Memory” icon and press the Set SET button. \ 4.
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual Adjusting LCD Display Brightness By default, the DC 3410 LCD display brightness is set to “Bright”. This setting is useful when using the camera outdoors or under bright lights. To maximize battery use, however, you can set the LCD display brightness to “Normal”. 1. Enter the setup menu as described above and press to select the LCD Brightness menu icon. 2. Use and to choose between Bright and Normal . 3. Press the Menu MENU button to confirm your selection.
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual MAKING CONNECTIONS The DC 3410 makes it quick and easy to download photos, audio clips and video clips to your computer for storage, editing and sharing with friends and family. You can also use the DC 3410 as a mass storage device to store and transfer files of any type between computers or as a PC/Web camera for videoconferencing and recording video directly to your computer’s hard drive.
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual Downloading Files to a Computer With Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP use “My Computer” or the Windows Explorer to view and download files stored in the DC 3410’s internal memory or installed SD/MMC card. 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Connect the DC 3410 and the computer with the supplied USB cable. 3. Turn the camera power on. 4. A new disk named “Removable Disk” appears in the Explorer window. 5.
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual Using QLink The QLink software that is included with your camera makes it quick and easy to download photos to your computer where you can view, edit, email and print them. First, install the QLink software that is located on your DC QLink task bar icon 3410 software installation CD-ROM. Just follow the onscreen instructions. The installer will create a folder within “Program Files” as well as a Startup item and a task bar icon.
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual APPENDIX Warning/Error Messages and Codes Message Card Full Cause Solution Card Error There is insufficient card memory Delete the stored image(s) in capacity to store an image. the memory card or insert a new memory card. See page 13 and page 4. There is insufficient internal mem- Delete the stored image(s) in ory capacity to store an image. the flash memory. See page 13. The SD/MMC card is locked. Switch the card lock to the unlock position. The SD/MMC card is corrupted.
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual System Requirements • • • • • • • • PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233MHz Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP Minimum 64MB RAM 100MB of available hard-disk space USB port CD-ROM drive 800x600 pixels,16-bit color display compatible monitor.
