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DC_C520_UM.book Page 2 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM 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.
DC_C520_UM.book Page i Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1. Touring your DC C520 ........................................................ 1 1.1 Checking the package contents ....................................... 1 1.2 DC C520 components .................................................... 1 1.2.1 Front view ........................................................... 1 1.2.2 Rear view............................................................. 2 1.2.3 LED indicators .............
DC_C520_UM.book Page ii Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 3.4.3.2 LCD monitor information (video playback) ...... 13 3.4.3.3 Playback mode - the basics ............................. 13 3.4.3.4 Playback menu............................................. 15 3.4.4 Setup mode........................................................ 17 3.4.4.1 Setup menu ................................................. 17 4. PC DEPENDENT FEATURES........................................... 19 4.
DC_C520_UM.book Page 1 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1 TOURING YOUR DC C520 English 1.1 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 C520 digital camera USB cable AA batteries Hand strap DC C520 software CD-ROM Pouch 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.
DC_C520_UM.book Page 2 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1.2.2 Rear view English 1. W [ ] Thumbnail button ] Zoom out button 2. [ T 3. [ ] Zoom in button Strap eyelet 4. 5. [ [ 6. [ ] Delete button 7. [ ] Arrow button (Up) 8. [ ] Arrow button (Right) 9. [ ] Self-timer button [ ] Arrow button (Down) 10. [ 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
DC_C520_UM.book Page 3 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2 PREPARING YOUR DC C520 FOR USE English 2.1 Installing the batteries You can use two AA batteries to power up the camera. Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or removing the batteries. To insert the batteries: 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Open the battery cover. 3. Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration. 4. Close the battery cover.
DC_C520_UM.book Page 4 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 3 USING THE DC C520 3.1 Mode dial You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting conditions to achieve the desired effect. No. Icon 1 [ 2 [ M ] Manual 3 [ A ] Auto 4 4 Mode ] Description Power button Press to turn on / off the power. Select this mode to access advanced features. Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action automatically.
DC_C520_UM.book Page 5 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.2 LCD monitor information (camera mode) English 1. Mode indicator [ A ] Auto Mode [SET] Setup Mode 5. ] Sunny [ ] Cloudy ] ISO 50 [ ] Sunset ] ISO 100 [ ] Tungsten ] Video Mode [ [ ] Landscape Mode [ M ] Manual Mode [ [ ] Sports Mode [ ] Portrait Mode 7. [ ] ISO 200 Resolution [ ] 2560 x 1920 [ ] Night Mode Flash mode [ ] 2048 x 1536 [ ] 1280 x 960 [ [ ] 640 x 480 Image Quality [ 4.
DC_C520_UM.book Page 6 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3 Getting started English 3.3.1 Turning the power on / off • • Press the [ ] button until the digital camera turns on. To turn the power off, press the [ ] button again. 3.3.2 Choosing the screen language When the camera is turned on for the first time, a language-selection screen will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Follow the steps below to choose the desired language. 1.
DC_C520_UM.book Page 7 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3.4 Using the flash 1. Rotate the mode dial to [A], [M], [ [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ], and then press the ] button to turn on your camera. 2. Toggle [ ] / [ ] until the desired flash mode appears on the LCD monitor. 3. Compose your scene and press the shutter button. The camera has four flash modes: Auto Flash (default), Red Eye, Forced Flash and No Flash. The table below will help you choose the appropriate flash mode.
DC_C520_UM.book Page 8 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 4. Compose your image and press the shutter button. • The self-timer function is activated. • The image is then captured after the preset time. • To cancel the self-timer at any time, press the shutter or [ ] button, switch the mode dial to another mode or press [ ] to disrupt the sequence. • After one shot is taken, the self-timer mode is turned off.
DC_C520_UM.book Page 9 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3.7 Burst 1. Rotate the mode dial to [A], [M], [ [ ], and then press the [ camera. 2. Press [ ], and then press [ [Capture Mode] menu. 3. Press [ ] or [ button. ], [ ], [ ] or ] button to turn on your ] or [ ] to scroll to ] to select [Burst], and then press the OK 4. To exit from the menu, press the [ ] button. The [ ] indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor. 5.
DC_C520_UM.book Page 10 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.4 Menu options English 3.4.1 Camera menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1. Rotate the mode dial to [A], [M], [ [ ], and then press the [ camera. 2. Press [ ], and then press [ desired menu. ], [ ], [ ] or ] button to turn on your ] or [ ] to scroll to the 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the desired setting, and then press the OK button. 4.
DC_C520_UM.book Page 11 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual In [P], [ ], [ ] or [ ] mode: Functional Description Resolution [ ], [ English Item Refer to the “In [A] mode:” on page 10. ] Image Quality Refer to the “In [A] mode:” on page 10. [ ] Sharpness [ ] Effect [ ] Saturation [ ] Focus [ This option sets the level of image sharpness.
DC_C520_UM.book Page 12 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English White Balance This option sets the white balance photographing under a variety of lighting conditions and permits photographs to be taken that approach the conditions that are seen by [ ] human eye. ISO [ ] – [ ] Auto WB – [ ] Sunny – [ ] Cloudy – [ ] Sunset – [ ] Tungsten – [ ] Fluorescent This option sets the sensitivity for capturing images.
DC_C520_UM.book Page 13 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.4.2.3 Video menu 1. Rotate the mode dial to [ [ English This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. ] mode, and then press the ] button to turn on your camera. 2. Press the [ ] button to access Video Mode Menu. 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the desired setting, and then press the OK button. 4. To exit from the Playback menu, press the [ Item Effect [ ] button.
DC_C520_UM.book Page 14 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual • If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card, [No Image] English message will appear on the monitor. 3.4.3.3.2 Magnifying images While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio. 1. Press the [ ] button.
DC_C520_UM.book Page 15 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.4.3.3.4 Slideshow display 1. Press the [ ] button. The last captured image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the [ ] button, and then press [ scroll to [Slideshow] menu. ] or [ ] to 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the playback interval, and then press the OK button. • The slide show starts. • The video clips are displayed from the first frame image, and not played back. • To stop slide show, press the OK button.
DC_C520_UM.book Page 16 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4. To exit from the Playback menu, press the [ English Item Delete [ ] Slideshow [ ] Protect [ ] Quality Reduce [ ] Resize [ ] DPOF [ ] COPY TO CARD [ 16 ] button. Functional Description ] This option allows you to delete one or all images you captured. – [ ] Delete One – [ ] Delete All You can play back captured images sequentially with a selected interval time.
DC_C520_UM.book Page 17 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.4.4 Setup mode Setup menu This feature allows you to set up the default settings by preference for using your camera. 1. Rotate the mode dial to [SET] mode, and then press the [ ] button to turn on your camera. Setup Mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2. Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to the desired menu. 3. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the desired setting, and then press the OK button. 4.
DC_C520_UM.book Page 18 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Date Stamp English [ ] This option allows the date of recording to be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured. – [ ] ON – [ ] OFF Format Inner This option erases all the images stored in the internal memory. [ ] Format SD [ ] Quick View [ ] Date/Time [ ] – [ ] YES – [ ] NO This option reformats the SD memory card loaded in your camera.
DC_C520_UM.book Page 19 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4 PC DEPENDENT FEATURES English 4.1 Bundled software The DC C520 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_C520_UM.book Page 20 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4.2.1 Step 1: Connect the digital camera to your computer English 1. Rotate the mode dial to [SET], and then press the [ button to turn on your camera. 2. Press [ ] or [ ] ] to scroll to [USB] menu. 3. Use [ ] or [ ] to select [PC], and then press the OK button. 4. Connect the end of the smaller plug of the USB cable to your camera. 5. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 6.
DC_C520_UM.book Page 21 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4.3 Even if you do not have a computer, you can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge to perform image selection and printing by using the camera monitor screen and controls. Connecting the camera to the printer 1. Rotate the mode dial to [SET], and then press the [ button to turn on your camera. 2. Press [ ] or [ ] ] to scroll to [USB] menu. 3.
DC_C520_UM.book Page 22 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM 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 has no power. The battery power is draining quickly. Solution Insert the battery correctly.
DC_C520_UM.book Page 23 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Cause Solution The camera does not shoot even when pressing the shutter button. The battery is running low. Recharge your batteries or replace with new batteries. The camera is not in Shooting Mode. Switch to Shooting Mode. The shutter button was not pressed all the way down. Press the shutter button all the way down. The internal memory or memory card does not have any free space.
DC_C520_UM.book Page 24 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 6 SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor CCD Effective pixels 5.0 Mega pixels Image size Still image: 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 Video clip: 320 x 240 Image quality Recording media Still image: Fine, Normal, Economy 12 MB internal memory SD memory card File format Motion JPEG (AVI) Lens F-no.: Wide: 2.8 / Tele: 4.8 Focal length: 5.4mm-16.
DC_C520_UM.book Page 25 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:40 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual SERVICE INFORMATION Technical Support If you have any problem or question regarding the DC C520, 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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