DC E310 Digital Camera User Manual Welcome
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Table of Contents 1.1 1.2 English 1 Touring Your Camera .................................................................................................1 Checking the Package Contents .......................................................................................... 1 Camera Components ........................................................................................................... 2 1.2.1 Front View .......................................................................................
English 4.4 4.3.2 Delete All .................................................................................................................. 19 4.3.3 Slideshow .................................................................................................................. 19 4.3.4 Protect ....................................................................................................................... 19 4.3.5 Thumbnail ............................................................................
TOURING YOUR CAMERA 1.1 English 1 Checking the Package Contents The package includes the following items: Common Product Components: 1. User manual 2. Digital camera 3. USB cable 4. Camera strap 5. Camera software CD-ROM 6. Camera pouch 7. Batteries Common (Optional) Accessories: 1. Memory card If anything is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer. Save the packaging in the event you need to ship your camera for service. Note • • Accessories and components may vary by retailer.
1.2 Camera Components English 1.2.1 Front View 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Strap eyelet Lens cover Lens Self-timer LED Flash Power button Shutter button 1.2.2 Rear View 1. Focus switch 2. 3. Macro mode Status LED button Normal mode Playback button 4. 5. 6. Flash button Arrow button (down) MENU button 7. Arrow button (left) 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
English 1.2.3 LCD Monitor Icons 1.2.3.1 Display icons -- Still Image Record Mode: 1. 2. 3. 4. Capture mode Focus Mode Macro mode [No icon] Normal mode Shooting mode [No icon] Single Selftimer Cont. 1.3MP Cont. VGA White balance A Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Fluorescent Image size VGA 1.3MP 3MP 4MP 1 11 10 9 2 3 4 5 6 2x 8 7 10. Battery level Full battery power Medium battery power Virtually no battery power 11.
1.2.3.2 Display icons -- Video Record Mode: English 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Video mode Memory card indicator Battery level Possible recording time Image size Focus mode (at preview mode only) 2 3 1 6 5 4 1.2.3.3 Display icons -- Still Image Playback Mode: 1. 2. 3. Capture mode Protection icon File number/ total number of files 1 2 3 1.2.3.4 Display icons -- Video Playback Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
PREPARING YOUR CAMERA FOR USE English 2 You can use either 2 AAA size batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH) to power the camera. 2.1 Installing Batteries 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the [OPEN] arrow. 3. Insert the batteries, noting correct polarity (+ and -). 4. Close the battery cover firmly. Note • • • • • • Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance.
2.2 Inserting an SD Memory Card (optional accessory) English The camera comes with 16MB of internal memory, allowing you to store images and video clips in the camera. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store additional images and video clips. 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Insert an SD memory card: • The front side of the memory card (printed arrow) should face towards the rear side of the camera.
2.4 Attaching the Hand Strap: 2.5 English To prevent accidental dropping of the camera, always use the strap. Turning the Power On/Off The camera is switched between On/Off as follows: 1. You can use the POWER button to power on/off the camera. • Open the lens cover before you start taking pictures/recording video clips. • When the power is turned on, the camera will start in the mode. Note • 2.
2.7 Formatting the Memory Card English This utility formats the SD memory card / the internal memory and erases all images and data stored on the memory card. To format the memory card: 1. Toggle the MODE button to , and press the SET button. 2. Select [Format] using the / button and press the SET button. 3. Select with the / button and press the SET button. Format SET • To cancel formatting, select and press the SET button. 4. Press the MENU button to exit.
Setting Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on a memory card. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images.
English 3 CAMERA OPERATING MODE This chapter describes the camera operating modes, and explains how to take pictures, record movie clips and play back photos, movies. 3.1 Capture Mode 3.1.1 Normal Mode Your camera is equipped with a 1.5” LCD monitor to compose images. Before you start taking pictures, be sure that the lens cover is opened and the focus switch is set to the appropriate photography mode. 1. Open the lens cover. 2. Set the focus switch to . 3.
Using digital zoom, images appear closer. Digital processing lets you zoom in the image without deterioration. 1. Toggle the MODE button to , and press the SET button. 2. Compose your picture while viewing the LCD monitor. 3. Press the button to activate the digital zoom. • Toggle the 1X 2x button to magnify up to 4x. 2X 3X 4X 4. Press the shutter button to capture a “zoomed” image. Note • • • Digital zoom is not automatically cancelled after an image is captured.
3.1.5 Flash English The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. When you are in Normal mode (the focus switch is set to ), you can take an image using a flash mode suitable to your circumstances. 1. Toggle the MODE button to , and press the SET button. 2. Press the button repeatedly until the desired flash mode appears. : Auto flash. The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting conditions.
VIDEO MODE English 3.2 3.2.1 Recording Video Clips The movie mode allows you to record video clips (without audio) at a resolution of VGA / QVGA pixels. 1. Open the lens cover. 2. Press the POWER button. 3. Toggle the MODE button to , and press the SET button. 4. To start recording a video clip, press the shutter button. 5. Pressing the shutter button again stops recording. Note • Flash/self-timer cannot be used.
3.3 Playback Mode English In the Playback mode, you can view, magnify, delete images, play video clips, or run a slide show. Playback mode also provides a thumbnail image display, allowing you to quickly search for the image you want. 3.3.1 Viewing Images When you take a still image or movie, it is immediately stored in internal memory or on an SD memory card. Still images and movie in internal memory or on an SD memory card can be displayed on the LCD monitor.
3.3.2 Viewing Video Clips English To view a recorded video clip, follow these steps: 1. Open the lens cover. 2. 3. 4. 5. • • Press the POWER button. Press the button. The last image appears on the screen. Use the / buttons to choose the video you want to see. Press the SET button. Playback begins. The elapsed playback indicator or the elapsed time is displayed on the LCD monitor. 6. Press the SET button to stop the playback. Note • • The zoom function cannot be activated during movie playback.
3.3.4 Rotating Images English You can rotate still images during image playback. To rotate the selected image: 1. Press the button. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select [Thumbnail] using the / buttons and press the SET button. • The image is rotated by 90 degrees and displayed counterclockwise. 4. Repeat steps 2-3 to rotate the image to different directions. 90 Rotation SET 3.3.
3.3.6 Protecting Images 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select [Protect] using the / buttons and press the SET button. • Protection is applied to the image and the camera returns to the playback mode. • A protection icon is displayed with the protected images. English You can set the images to protected files to prevent them from being erased by accident. 1. Press the button. 90 Protect SET 3.3.7 Deleting Images To delete images or video clips from your camera: 1. Press the button. 2.
English 4 MENU OPTIONS 4.1 Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1. Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the MENU button. Press the / buttons to select the desired setting. Toggle the SET button to confirm the selection. Toggle the MENU button to exit. Size 3MP SET 4.1.1 Quality This sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is captured. • • • Normal Fine Super Fine 4.1.
4.2 Video Menu 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Toggle the SET button to select the desired setting. 4. Toggle the MENU button to exit. 4.2.1 Size English You can configure basic setting for recording video clips in this menu. 1. Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button. Size VGA SET This sets the size of the video clip that will be captured. • VGA • QVGA 4.3 In the Playback Menu mode, configure settings to be used for playback menus. 1. Press the button. 2. Press the MENU button. 3.
4.3.6 Rotation English Refer to 3.3.4 “Rotating Images” for further details. 4.4 Setup Menu You can configure the general settings for your camera’s operating environment in this menu. 1. Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button. 2. Press the / buttons to select the desired setting. 3. Toggle the SET button to confirm the desired setting. 4. Press the MENU button to exit. 4.4.1 Language Refer to 2.6 “Choosing the Language” for further details. 4.4.
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER Connecting the camera to your computer enables you to perform the following functions: • Upload photos, movie clips, and sound clips to your computer for storage and organization 5.1 Installing the Digital Camera Software • It's recommended that you set up the driver and software before connecting the digital camera to your PC. To browse the content of this CD and install software manually, refer to the descriptions of the CD content in the next section. 5.
5.3 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. 5.3.1 Transferring Photos and Movie Clips This section shows you how to use the Windows Explorer utility to manipulate files between your camera and a PC. 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB terminal of your camera. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 3.
USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the camera as a PC camera, follow these steps: Step 1: Install the PC camera driver (it is combined with the USB mass-storage driver on the CD-ROM) Step 2: Connecting the camera to your computer Step 3: Running your application software (i.e.
Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer English 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera. 3. Select using the / buttons and press the SET button. 4. Position the camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod. Note • When using camera as a PC camera, there is no need to install any batteries into the camera.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Causes Solutions The power won’t turn on. • The battery is out of power. • The USB cable is not properly connected to the camera or PC. • First turn on the PC, then connect the camera and PC with the USB cable. The power turns off during use. • The battery is out of power. • Power Saving mode is enabled. • The battery cover is opened when in use. • Switch on the power. • Do not open the battery cover when the camera is in use. The battery power is being used up too quickly.
7 SPECIFICATIONS English Item Description Image Sensor Approx. 3.2 Mega pixels Lens Focal length: f = 8.5mm F-number: 2.8 Digital Zoom Digital: 4X (Capture mode) LCD Monitor 1.5-inch color TFT LCD Focus Range Normal: 1.5m to infinity Macro: 0.4m to 0.
SERVICE INFORMATION If you encountered problems using the camera and the camera driver program, please visit the following website for technical support, answers to frequently asked questions and download services: http://support.BenQ.com For free driver program updates, product information and news release, please visit the following web address: http://www.BenQ.
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