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DC_C500_UM.book Page iii Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1. TOURING YOUR DC C500...................................................... 1 1.1 Checking the package contents ....................................... 1 1.2 DC C500 components .................................................... 1 1.2.1 Front view ........................................................... 1 1.2.2 Rear view............................................................. 2 1.2.3 LED indicators ...........
DC_C500_UM.book Page iv Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 3.1.10.1.6 ISO ................................................11 3.1.10.1.7 Color ..............................................11 3.1.10.1.8 Saturation .......................................12 3.1.10.1.9 Sharpness ........................................12 3.1.10.1.10 Quick View ....................................12 3.1.10.1.11 Date Imprint ..................................12 3.1.10.1.12 Exit ...............
DC_C500_UM.book Page v Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5 3.4.6 3.4.7 Date/Time ......................................................... 18 Format .............................................................. 18 Beeper............................................................... 18 Language ........................................................... 18 Power Off .......................................................... 18 Set to Default ......
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DC_C500_UM.book Page 1 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual TOURING YOUR DC C500 1.1 English 1 Checking the package contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. User’s Manual DC C500 digital camera USB cable Lithium-ion rechargeable battery Hand strap DC C500 software CD-ROM Pouch AC power adapter If any of the items are missing or appear to be damaged, contact your dealer.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 2 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1.2.2 Rear view English 1. 2. DC IN 5V terminal Focus switch [ 3. 4. 5. 6. 12 9 ] Normal mode 11 [ ] Macro mode USB terminal Tripod socket Battery / SD memory card cover OK button [ 10 ] Zoom button 8 O 1 5 2 7. [ ] Arrow button (Down) MODE button 8. [ [ ] Flash button 9. [ ] Arrow button (Left) [ ] Self-timer button 3 4 ] Arrow button (Right) 10. [ ] Arrow button (Up) MENU button 11.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 3 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual PREPARING YOUR DC C500 FOR USE 2.1 English 2 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. Slide the battery / SD memory card cover. 2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 4 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual • When using the camera in cold areas, keep the camera and battery warm by holding them English inside your outer cloth. • If you open the battery cover without removing the battery, the power will not be termi• nated. If you remove the battery, you have to insert the battery again as soon as possible, in order to make sure that the date and time will not be reset.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 5 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual USING THE DC C500 3.1 English 3 Capture mode 3.1.1 Getting started with capturing images 1. Slide the lens cover to turn on the camera. The camera sounds one beep when it is initiated. 2. Compose your image in the LCD monitor. 3. Press the shutter button. • To turn off the camera, slide the lens cover back. • The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. ON OFF This is not a malfunction.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 6 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.2 Capture mode LCD monitor information English 7 1. Scene [ A ] Auto 5. 6. [ ] Daylight [ ] Night Scene [ ] Cloudy [ ] Portrait [ ISO 200 ] 200 Sharpness [ ] Tungsten [ ] Landscape [ ] Fine [ ] Normal [ 7 ] 3072 x 2304 [ 5 ] 2560 x 1920 [ 3M ] 2048 x 1536 ] 1280 x 960 8. [ H [ 9. ] High ] Medium [ L ] Low Color [ ] Full Color [ ] Sepia [ ] Black & White 10.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 7 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.3 Choosing the screen language English Follow the steps below to set the OSD (On-Screen Display) language. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the [ ] button to select [Setup] menu. 3. Press the [ ] / [ ] button to select [Language], and then press the OK button. 4. Select a language that you prefer by using the [ ]/ [ ] button. 5. Press the OK button after all fields are set.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 8 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual • To disable Macro photography, slide the focus switch back to the Normal mode English [ ]. • When using the Macro mode, the icon [ ] will be displayed on the LCD monitor. • In the Macro mode, EV compensation, Scene mode and ISO speed cannot be adjusted. • In the Macro mode, the flash mode is automatically set to Flash off [ ]. • After a macro shot is taken, DO NOT FORGET to reset the lens to the Normal mode. 3.1.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 9 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat surface. The self-timer duration can be set as 10 seconds or 5 seconds. After the self-timer is set, the shutter automatically releases after 10 seconds or 5 seconds.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 10 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.10 Capture mode menu settings English 3.1.10.1 Capture menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when taking still images. 1. Press the MENU button and then scroll through the options by using the [ ] / [ ] button. 2. Press the OK button to enter the sub-menu. 3. After entering the sub-menu, select your option by using 3072 x 2304 W the [ ] / [ ] button. 4. Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 11 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English The EV compensation of your camera can be adjusted from [-2.0 EV] to [+2.0 EV] (0.5 EV per step). To adjust EV, press the [ ] / [ ] button and press the OK button to confirm.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 12 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English [Sepia]: Sepia [Black & White]: Monochrome 3.1.10.1.8 Saturation To capture an image, the camera offers you three different degrees of colors (High / Medium / Low) to match your preference. Your images will give different impressions by choosing the different degrees of colors. This is called Saturation. 3.1.10.1.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 13 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Video mode Recording indicator Video counter Card indicator Battery level 12:20 REC English 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 3.2.2 Recording video clips This mode allows you to record video clips with sound via built-in microphone. 1. Press the MODE button to enter the Video mode [ 2. To start recording, press the shutter button. 3. To stop recording, press the shutter button again. ]. 3.2.3 Video mode menu settings 3.2.3.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 14 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3.2 Playback mode LCD monitor information (video) English These indicators are displayed when playing video clips back: 1. 2. 3. 4. Playback mode Card indicator Battery level Index number of total number 5. Video mode 6. Elapsed recording time 7. Elapsed playback indicator 3.3.3 Playback mode - the basics 3.3.3.1 Viewing images To play back still images one at a time: 1.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 15 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual • Each press of the OK button, the modes switch cyclically: 3.3.3.3 Thumbnail display This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly scan for a particular image. 1. Press twice the MODE button to enter Playback mode [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the [ ] / [ ] button to select [Thumbnails]. 4.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 16 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3.3.5 Protecting files English This feature allows you to prevent captured images from being accidentally erased. 1. Press twice the MODE button to enter Playback mode [ ]. Then press the MENU button to enter [Playback] menu. 2. Select [Protect] by using the [ ] / [ ] button, and press the OK button. 3.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 17 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3.4.1 Playback menu By using the [Playback] menu you can create an on-camera slideshow or configure DPOF settings. You may also delete or protect one or all stored images. 1. Press twice the MODE button to enter Playback mode [ ]. Then press the MENU button to enter [Playback] menu. Scroll through the options by using the [ ]/ [ ] button. 2. To enter the sub-menu, press the OK button.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 18 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.4 Setup mode English You can select according to your preference for the camera settings in [Setup] of [Capture] / [Video] / [Playback] menu. Navigate the options you wish to configure by using the [ [ ]/ ] button.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 19 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual PC DEPENDENT FEATURES 4.1 Bundled software The DC C500 is supplied with the following software. To install the software, refer to the information supplied with respective CDs. Ulead Photo Express Ulead® Photo Express™ 5.0 SE is a complete photo project software for digital images. Acquire photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 20 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4.2.1 Step 1: Connecting the camera to your computer English 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera. 4. The [USB] mode screen is displayed. Use the [ ]/ [ ] button to select [Disk Drive], then press the OK button. 5.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 21 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 2. When the welcome screen appears, click “Install USB Driver”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 3. After the driver installation is completed, restart your computer. 4.3.2 Step 2: Connecting the DC C500 to your computer 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 3.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 22 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English printer will read the embedded information on the memory card and print your images as specified. To Set DPOF: 1. Press twice the MODE button to enter Playback mode [ ]. Then press the MENU button to enter the [Playback] menu. 2. Select [DPOF] by using the [ then press the OK button. ]/[ ] button, and 3. Select [Single] or [All] with the [ ] / [ ] button, and then press the OK button.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 23 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Settings and printing image English 1. Use the [ ] / [ ] button to select [PictBridge], then press the OK button. 2. To select the image you want to print, choose [Images] from the PictBridge menu and press the OK button. * If you want to print one image, choose [Single] and press the OK button. Then choose the image by using the [ ] / [ ] button and press the OK button to confirm.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 24 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before shipping your camera for service. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Symptom Cause The camera cannot be There is no battery or the battery is powered up. not inserted correctly. The battery power is draining quickly. Solution Insert the battery correctly. The battery has no power.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 25 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM Symptom Cause Solution I cannot download images. The free space on the hard disk of your computer is insufficient. Ensure that the hard disk has enough space for running Windows and that the drive for loading image files has free space equal to or greater than the memory card in the camera. There is no power being supplied to Turn on the power. Use the AC the camera. power adapter or recharge the battery if necessary.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 26 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 6 SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image Sensor 1/2.5”, 5 Mega Pixels CCD Image Resolution 3072 x 2304 (by interpolation), 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 Lens Fixed Focus: Focus Length: F=6.22 mm (Equivalent to 37 mm) Aperture: F3.0 Zoom Digital: 4X LCD 1.7” TFT LCD, 115K Pixels (480 x 240) Dimensions / Weight 89.5 x 56 x 24 mm / Approx.
DC_C500_UM.book Page 27 Monday, August 22, 2005 10:29 AM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual SERVICE INFORMATION Technical Support If you have any problem or question regarding the DC C500, you can visit the following web site for further assistance: http://support.BenQ.com For free driver updates, product information and news releases, visit the following web site: http://www.BenQ.
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