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DC_E520+_UM.book Page ii Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 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_E520+_UM.book Page iii Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1. TOURING YOUR DC E520+ ................................................... 1 1.1 Checking the Package Contents ...................................... 1 1.2 DC E520+ Components ................................................. 1 1.2.1 Front View........................................................... 1 1.2.2 Rear View ............................................................ 2 1.2.3 LED Indicators ...............
DC_E520+_UM.book Page iv Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 3.2.1 Movie Mode LCD Monitor Information ................. 13 3.2.2 Movie Mode Menu Settings .................................. 14 3.2.2.1 Movie Mode Menu ....................................... 14 3.2.3 Timer Recording................................................. 15 3.3 Playback Mode ............................................................. 15 3.3.1 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information (Image) ..
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 1 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual TOURING YOUR DC E520+ 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. 9. User’s Manual DC E520+ digital camera USB cable Lithium-ion battery Hand strap DC E520+ software CD-ROM Battery charger (DLC-02) AC power adapter AV cable If any of the items are missing or appear to be damaged, contact your dealer.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 2 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1.2.2 Rear View English 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. LCD monitor Inst. Play button Inst. REC button Strap eyelet USB / AV port Navigator -- four-way and OK buttons Menu button DISP button 1.2.3 LED Indicators Indicators Status LED indicator State Description Solid green • The camera is powered up and ready to be used. • The USB connection is in progress. • The camera is in the power saving mode.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 3 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual PREPARING YOUR DC E520+ FOR USE 2.1 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. Open the battery/SD memory card cover (A). 2. Insert the battery in the correct direction shown (B). 3.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 4 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual • The DC E520+ must be used with the specified charger set. Damage caused by the use of English • • an incorrect charger set is not covered under the warranty. Always make sure that the camera is off before removing the battery. The battery may be warm after being charged or used. This is normal and not a malfunction.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 5 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual USING THE DC E520+ 3.1 English 3 Snapshot Mode 3.1.1 Getting started with capturing images 1. Press the [ ] button for more than one second to turn on the camera. 2. Compose your image in the LCD monitor under Snapshot Mode. 3. Press the shutter button down halfway (1), and then press it down fully (2). • Pressing the shutter button down halfway automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 6 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.2 Snapshot Mode LCD Monitor Information English 1. 2. Shooting Mode [ ] Auto [ ] Manual [ ] Portrait [ ] Landscape [ ] Night Scene [ ] Sport [ ] Back Light Flash mode [ 3. 4. 5. 6. 6 ] Flash Auto [ ] Flash On [ ] Flash Off [ ] Red Eye 7.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 7 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.3 Changing Camera Settings English Camera settings can be changed with the following four-way and OK buttons. 1. Up/EV: • Scrolls upwards in menus. • Enables you to adjust the EV settings. 2. Left/Focus: • Scrolls left in menus. • Enables you to choose the appropriate focus settings. 3. Down/Self-Timer/Interval shoot/Burst shoot/Delete • Scrolls downwards in menus. • Toggles the self-timer settings.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 8 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Icon English [ ] Shooting Mode Sport Description Select this mode when you want to capture fast-moving subjects. The flash is fixed at [ [ ] Back Light ]. Select this mode while capturing images with the light coming from behind the subject. The flash is fixed at [ ]. • The description of each Shooting Mode serves as a general guide for your convenience. Set the digital still camera to suit your preferences.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 9 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual The self-timer can be set in Snapshot Mode. This feature is useful for situations when you may wish to be part of the picture. 1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2. In Snapshot Mode, toggle the [ Icon [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] ] button to select the desired self-timer mode. Self-timer Description Self-timer (2s) The camera automatically takes a picture after two seconds delay.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 10 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 1. Press the [ ] button to enter Snapshot Mode or Movie Mode. 2. Compose the image with the zoom key. • Adjusting the key to the right zooms in on the subject, and enlarges the subject on the LCD monitor. • Adjusting the key to the left provides a wide angle image. • The lens position moves according to the zoom setting only in optical zoom period. 3.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 11 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual To decrease the EV bias, press the [ ] button and then press the OK button. English • 3.1.12 Snapshot Mode Menu Settings 3.1.12.1 Snapshot Mode Menu 1. In Snapshot Mode, press the [ ] button to access the menu, and then use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the menu settings you want to change. 2. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the desired item in the menu, and then press the OK button. 3.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 12 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Icon English [ ] Item Metering (Only available in Manual mode) Effect [ [ ] ] ISO (Only available in Manual mode) Option [ ] Center Avg. [ ] Spot [ ] Average [ ] Normal [ ] B&W [ ] Sepia [ ] Vivid [ ] ISO Auto [ ] ISO 100 [ ] ISO 200 [ ] ISO 400 • Setting the White Balance Functional Description Adjusts the region of the subject or frame on which the camera measures light. – Center Avg.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 13 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual ]/[ ] buttons to adjust the settings, and then press the OK button. 1. In Snapshot Mode, toggle the [ ] button to select Interval Shoot mode. 2. Press the shutter button to start. Images will be captured according to the preset Interval and Count. 3. If you wish to stop, press the shutter button. 3.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 14 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.2.2 Movie Mode Menu Settings English 3.2.2.1 Movie Mode Menu 1. In Movie Mode, press the [ ] button to access the menu, and then use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the menu settings you want to change. 2. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the desired item in the menu, and then press the OK button. 3.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 15 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual ] [ ] On [ ] Off Prevents the shaking and enhances the quality and clarity of the video clips. 3.2.3 Timer Recording With the special “Timer Recording” feature, you can set recording session in advance, by following the steps below. 1. In Movie Mode, press the [ ] button to access the menu, and then scroll to [Timer REC]. 2. Press [ ]. The [Timer recording setting] screen is displayed. 3.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 16 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3.1 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information (Image) English 3.3.2 Viewing Images 3.3.2.1 Magnifying Images While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view the details of the image. The DC E520+ provides 4X magnification during playback. 1. Set the zoom ratio by adjusting the zoom key. • To zoom in, adjust the zoom key to the right.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 17 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 1. Adjust the zoom key to the left. Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously. 2. Use the [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] buttons to select the image to be displayed at the regular size, and then press the OK button to display the selected image in the full screen mode. 3.3.2.3 Voice Memo Adding a voice memo is a useful way of adding notes and reminders to images. 1. In Playback Mode, select an image.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 18 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4. To exit from the menu, press the [ English Icon Item Protect [ ] Option [ ] ] button. Functional Description Sets the files to the read-only status to prevent them from being erased by mistake. To protect your files, follow the steps below. 1. Press [ ] when the [Protect] menu is displayed. 2. You can choose to protect or unprotect the files as follows.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 19 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Item Resize [ ] Option Functional Description [ ] 2048 x 1536 [ ] 1600 x 1200 [ ] 1280 x 960 Allows you to change the size of a captured image. To resize a captured image, follow the steps below. 1. In Playback Mode, choose Resize and then select the desired option. 2. Press the OK button. [ ] 640 x 480 A resized image will be saved as another file and has a smaller size. 3.3.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 20 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.4.1 Setup Mode Menu A English 1. In whichever mode (Snapshot Mode, Movie Mode, or Playback Mode), press the [ ] button (Step A). 2. Press the [ ] button twice to enter Setup Mode (Step B and Step C). B 3. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the menu settings you want to change. 4. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the desired item in the menu, and then press the OK button. 5.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 21 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM Icon [ ] Item Option Functional Description Startup Image [ To set a startup image that is displayed every time you power on the camera, follow the steps below. ] 1. Select [ ], and then you will be prompted to select a startup image. Use the [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] buttons to select the image you prefer. 2.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 22 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Icon English [ ] Item Option Functional Description LCD Brightness [ ] Normal Allows you to set the brightness of the LCD monitor to Normal or Bright. [ ] Bright Date/Time [ Allows you to adjust the camera’s date and time. ] 1. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the item you want to change. 2. Press the OK button and then use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to adjust the setting.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 23 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual PC DEPENDENT FEATURES 4.1 Bundled Software The DC E520+ 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_E520+_UM.book Page 24 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4.2 USB Mode English 1. Connect the end of the smaller plug of the USB cable to the DC E520+. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 3. Turn on the camera. The USB screen is displayed. 4. A “Removable Disk” icon appears in “My Computer.” Click this icon to access your images or video clips. • When connecting to a computer, it is necessary to install a battery. 4.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 25 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 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 Solution I cannot play back video clips by using Windows Media Player. The MPEG4 video compression method is in Xvid format.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 26 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 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 Recharge the battery. the camera.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 27 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual SPECIFICATIONS Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD LCD Display 2.5-inch color LTPS LCD (960 x 240 pixels) Lens Focal Length: f = 5.8 - 17.4 mm (35 mm - 105 mm; 35 mm Equivalent) Focusing TTL Auto Focus English 6 Effective Pixels: 4.92 Mega pixels F No.: F2.6/F4.8 Range: Macro: 6 cm, Normal: 40 cm ~ infinity Shutter Mechanical shutter: Up to 1/2000 sec.
DC_E520+_UM.book Page 28 Monday, November 21, 2005 3:23 PM BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 7 SERVICE INFORMATION Technical Support If you have any problem or question regarding the DC E520+, 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.
