DC C62 Digital Camera User’s Manual Welcome
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Table of Contents English 1 TOURING YOUR DC C62 ............................................................................................. 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Checking the Package Contents .......................................................................................... 1 DC C62 Components ........................................................................................................... 1 1.2.1 Front View .................................................................................
English ii Table of Contents 4.6.4 Using the Filter Function ......................................................................................... 19 4.6.5 Specifying Color Saturation .................................................................................... 19 4.6.6 Specifying Contrast .................................................................................................. 19 4.6.7 Specifying Outline Sharpness ......................................................................
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual TOURING YOUR DC C62 1.1 English 1 Checking the Package Contents The package includes the following items: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. DC C62 digital camera User's manual DC C62 software CD-ROM Soft Case 2 AA-size Alkaline batteries USB cable Strap If anything is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer. Save the packaging in the event you need to ship your camera for service. 1.2 DC C62 Components 1.2.1 Front View 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1.2.2 Rear View English 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Viewfinder Operation lamp (Play mode) (REC mode) Zoom controller Terminal cover [DC IN 3V] terminal Strap ring Multi-controller[ ][ [DISP] button [SET] button [MENU] button LCD Monitor ][ ][ ] Note • The LCD on the digital camera is manufactured with sophisticated technology, however, the display may have some light spots or show unusual colors.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1.3 Monitor Screen Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Flash Mode indicator Focus Mode indicator White balance indicator Self-timer REC modes Metering Mode Memory capacity Image size Quality Memory selected for data storage Date and time EV value Battery capacity Focus frame 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Digital zoom indicator Shutter speed value Aperture value ISO sensitivity Zoom indicator 1.3.1 Play mode 1. 2. 3. 4.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1.3.2 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen English Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below. Indicators on Histogram on Indicators off LCD off Important! • You cannot use the [DISP] button to change the contents of the monitor screen while a movie is being recorded. 1.4 Attaching the Wrist Strap The illustration shows how to attach the wrist strap to your camera.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual PREPARING YOUR DC C62 FOR USE 2.1 English 2 Power Requirements Your camera features a two-way power supply that lets you use either AA-size batteries or household AC current. A set of AA-size Alkaline batteries is supplied with the camera. The other items listed below are available separately. 2.1.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2.1.3 Removing the Battery English 1. Slide the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the camera in the direction indicated by the arrow and then swing it open. 2. Carefully tilt the camera until the batteries slide out. • Take care to avoid dropping the batteries. 2.1.4 Low Battery Indicator The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the LCD monitor changes as battery power is used. The indicator means that remaining battery power is low.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 1 4 2 1. 2. Green operation lamp [ ] (PLAY) 3. 4. [ ] (REC) Power button 3 Note • • Pressing [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera enters the REC mode, while pressing [ (PLAY) enters the PLAY mode. Pressing [ ] (PLAY) while in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after switching modes.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1. Press the power button or the [ ] (REC) button. English 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the tab you want, and then press [SET] to move the selection cursor from the tab to the settings. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press [ ]. (Instead of pressing [ ], you could also press [SET].) 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to change the currently selected setting. 6.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING English 3.1 Recording an Image Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in accordance with the brightness of the subject. 1. Press the power button or the [ camera. ] (REC) button to turn on the 2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so the main subject is within the focus frame. • The focusing range of the camera in the Auto Focus mode is approximately 60cm (23.6”) to infinity ( ). 3.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English Note • • The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture. Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom in). 3.2.2 Digital Zoom Digital zoom is activated after you reach the maximum optical zoom factor (3X). It enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of the digital zoom factor is shown below.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3. Record the image. English [ ] None Auto The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level. Force Off The flash does not fire. Force On The flash always fires. Red-eye reduction, Auto The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level, and the flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce red-eye phenomenon. Important! • • Image recording may not be performed if you press the shutter release button while the red operation lamp is flashing.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English • When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the shutter releases after the self-timer reaches the end of its countdown. 3.5 Specifying Image Size and Quality You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the type of image you are recording. 3.5.1 To specify the image size 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the "REC" tab. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select "Size", and then press [ ]. 4.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Selecting the Focus Mode You can select one of four different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Infinity, and Manual. 1. In the REC mode, press [ ] . 2. Each press of [ ] cycles thorough the focus mode settings shown below on the LCD monitor. None [ ] Auto Focus Close-up focus (Macro) Infinity focus MF Manual focus 4.1.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4.1.2 Using the Macro Mode English Use the macro mode to shoot close-up of subjects. The following is the focus range in the Macro mode. 1. In the REC mode, press [ ] . 2. Record the image. Important! • In the Macro mode, the optical zoom range is 1X to 1.2X. 4.1.3 Using the Infinity Mode Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway images. 1. Keep pressing [ ] until the focus mode indicator shows “ ”. 2. Record the image. 4.1.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4.2 Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) English Adjust the exposure compensation setting to compensate for certain light conditions including: backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, and dark backgrounds. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the "REC" tab. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select "EV Shift", and then press [ ]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET].
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4.3.1 Adjusting White Balance Manually English You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate a subject such as a white piece of paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the "REC" tab. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select "White Balance", and then press [ ]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select "Manual". 5.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Important! • You can change the camera settings that are made when you select a NICESHOT scene. Note, however, that the NICESHOT settings revert to their defaults when you select another NICESHOT scene, change the recording mode, or turn off the camera. Noise reduction processing is performed automatically when you are recording a night scene, fireworks, or other image that requires slow shutter speeds. Because of this, it takes longer to record images at lower shutter speeds.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4.6.2 Specifying ISO Sensitivity English Use the following procedure to select the ISO sensitivity setting that suits the type of image you are recording. You can choose from the following speeds: Auto, 64, 125, 250 and 500. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the "REC" tab, select "ISO", and then press [ ]. 3. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. Important! • Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4.6.4 Using the Filter Function English The camera's filter function lets you alter the tint of an image when you record it. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the "REC" tab, select "Filter", and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4.6.8 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off English You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the "REC" tab, select "Grid", and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. 4.6.9 Turning Image Review On and Off Image review displays an image on the monitor screen as soon as you record it.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 5 PLAYBACK English You can use the camera's built-in monitor screen to view images after you record them. 5.1 Basic Playback Operation Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in the camera's memory. 1. Press [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera. • This enters the PLAY mode. • This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen. 2. Use [ ] (forward) or [ ] (back) to scroll through files on the monitor screen. Note • Holding down [ ] and [ 5.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 5.3 Resizing an Image English You can use the following procedure to change an image to one of the three sizes. 1. 1600 x1200-pixel UXGA size; 2. 1280 x 960-pixel SXGA size; 3. 640 x 480-pixel VGA size • VGA is the optimum image size for attachment to e-mail messages or incorporation into Web pages. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the "PLAY" tab, select "Resize", and then press [ ]. 3.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 5.5 Playing a Movie English Use the following procedure to play back a movie that was recorded in the movie mode. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through images until the movie you want to play is displayed. 2. Press [SET]. • This starts playback of the movie. • You can perform the following operations while a movie is playing. Fast forward or fast reverse the movie Hold down [ Pause movie playback Press [SET].
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 5. After you are finished configuring settings, press the [MENU] button to exit the setting screen. Important! • • You cannot rotate an image that is protected. To rotate such an image, first unprotect it. You cannot rotate movie images. 5.8 Deleting Files You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files currently in memory. 5.8.1 Deleting a Single File Perform the following steps when you want to delete a single file. 1.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 5.9.1.1 Memory Folders and Files An image you record is automatically stored in a folder, whose name is a serial number. You can have up to 900 folders in memory at the same time. Folder names are generated as shown below. Example: Name of the 100th folder. 100DCPIC Serial number (3 digits) Each folder can hold files numbered up to 9,999. Trying to store the 10,000th file in a folder causes the next serially numbered folder to be created.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 6 DPOF English The letters "DPOF" stand for "Digital Print Order Format", which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed. Then you can print on a DPOF-compatible printer or at a professional print service in accordance with the file name and number of copies settings recorded on the card.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 6.4 PRINT Image Matching II English Images include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them. • Seiko Epson Corporation holds the copyright for PRINT Image Matching and PRINT Image Matching II. 6.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 7 CAMERA SETTINGS 7.1 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method Use the following procedure to specify the method for generating the serial number used for file names. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the "Set Up" tab, select "File No.", and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ]and [ ] to change the setting, and then press [SET].
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4. Use [ ]and [ ] to change the setting, and then press [SET]. Selecting a new startup image overwrites anything that is already stored in startup image memory. Because of this, if you want to return to a previous startup image, you need to have a separate copy of that image in the camera's standard image memory. 7.4 Formatting Built-in Memory Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 8 USING A MEMORY CARD You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card or MultiMediaCard). You can also copy files from built-in flash memory to a memory card and from a memory card to flash memory. • Normally, files are stored in built-in flash memory. When you insert a memory card, however, the camera automatically stores files to the card.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 8.3 Formatting a Memory Card English Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored on it. 1. Load the memory card into the camera. 2. 3. 4. • Turn on the camera. Next, enter the REC mode or PLAY mode, and press [MENU]. Select the "Set Up" tab, select "Format", and then press [ ]. Use [ ]and [ ] to select "Format", and then press [SET]. To exit the format operation without formatting, select "Cancel".
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 9 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER Connecting the DC C62 to your computer enables you to perform the following functions: • upload photos and movie clips to your computer for storage and organization Before connecting to a computer running Microsoft Windows, you must first install the software that is included on the software installation CD-ROM that came with the DC C62. 9.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 9.2 Bundled Software Software Description 1. DC C62 Driver No matter which version of Windows you are using, before you connect the camera to your PC, please install the DC C62 driver first. 2. Ulead Photo Express Ulead® Photo Express is a complete photo project software for digital images. Acquire photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners. Edit and enhance images using easy-to-use editing tools and cool photographic filters and effects.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 9.3 Transferring Files To/From a Computer English This section explains how to transfer images, movies between your camera and a PC using Windows XP/ME/2000/98SE. 9.3.1 Transferring Photos, Movie Clips, and Music Files This section shows you how to use the Windows Explorer utility to manipulate files between your camera and a PC. 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Turn on the camera. 3. Before connecting the camera C62 to your PC, please install the C62 driver first.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 10 TROUBLESHOOTING Auto Focus does not focus properly. • • • • The flash doesn't fire. • Image is blurry or out of • focus. • • Image is not displayed on the LCD monitor. • Recorded images are not • saved in memory. • Cannot transfer images to a computer after connecting the USB cable. Monitor screen is off. • Solutions • Reload battery in the correct direction. • Charge or replace the batteries. • Use only the type of AC adaptor specified for this camera.
e of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 11 SPECIFICATIONS English Image Sensor Lens View Finder LCD Monitor Focus Range Exposure Control Exposure Compensation Exposure Meter Shutter Speed Aperture Exposure ISO Equivalent White Balance Flash Mode Flash Range Self-Timer Image File Format Movie Mode Image size Picture Storage Power Source Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Operating Temperature Range CD-ROM Contents 12 6.36 Mega Pixels CCD; Size : 1/1.
