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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 Status LED Indicator ............................................. 2 2.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 3.2.2 Movie Mode Menu Settings .................................. 13 3.2.2.1 Movie Mode Menu ....................................... 13 3.2.3 Timer Recording................................................. 15 3.3 Playback Mode ............................................................. 15 3.3.1 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information (Image) .. 15 3.3.2 Viewing Images .................................................. 16 3.3.2.1 Magnifying Images .......................
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1 TOURING YOUR DC E520 English 1.1 Checking the Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. 1. 2. User’s Manual 1 6 7 2 3. 4. 5. 6. B 7. 8. 9. 3 4 User’s Manual DC E520 digital camera USB cable Lithium-ion battery Hand strap DC E520 software CD-ROM Conversion adapter AC power adapter AV cable 8 5 9 If any of the items are missing or appear to be damaged, contact your dealer.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1.2.2 Rear View English 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. LCD monitor Strap eyelet Conversion adapter terminal Inst. Play button Inst. REC button Navigator -- four-way and OK buttons DISP button Menu button 1 4 5 2 3 6 7 8 • The Inst. REC button, i.e. Instant Record button, allows you to power up the camera and • quickly access Snapshot Mode/Movie Mode in sequence, without pressing the [ ] button.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2 PREPARING YOUR DC E520 FOR USE 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. Move the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow (C) to secure the battery. 4.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual • When using the camera in cold environments, keep the camera and its battery warm by English holding it inside your jacket or other warm protective environment. • You can also charge the battery through a USB port, which is especially convenient in your business travel. 2.3 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card The DC E520 is equipped with 32 MB internal memory, allowing you to record video clips, capture images, or make voice files in the camera.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3 USING THE DC E520 English 3.1 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.
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.
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/Delete • Scrolls downwards in menus. • Toggles the self-timer settings. • Delete images, video clips or voice memos. 4. Right/Flash: • • Scrolls right in menus.
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. • Shooting Mode can be set only in Snapshot Mode. 3.1.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.6 Using the Self-timer 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. Self-timer (10s) The camera automatically takes a picture after ten seconds delay. Interval Shoot The camera automatically takes a picture every preset time till media full or battery empty. 3.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.8 Using the Digital Zoom English Using a combination of 3X optical zoom and 4X digital zoom permits zoom photography up to 12X to suit the subject and the distance. Digital zoom is a useful feature; however, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainy) the image will appear. 3.1.9 Changing the Focus 1. In Snapshot Mode, toggle the [ Icon [ [ Focus Description Normal (AF) Normal Auto Focus (50 cm to infinity).
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual [ Item Resolution ] ] Image Quality AF Area [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] ] ] 2560 x 1920 [ ] 2048 x 1536 [ ] 1600 x 1200 [ ] 1280 x 960 [ ] 640 x 480 [ ] Fine [ ] Normal [ ] Spot [ ] Multi Interval Shoot Date Stamp [ Option [ White Balance (Only available in Manual mode) Metering (Only available in Manual mode) [ ] [ ] [ ] Auto WB [ ] Sunny [ ] Cloudy [ ] Tungsten [ ] Fluorescent [ ] Center Avg.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Icon English [ [ Item Effect Option ] ] ISO (Only available in Manual mode) [ ] Normal [ ] B&W [ ] Sepia [ ] Vivid [ ] ISO Auto [ ] ISO 100 [ ] ISO 200 [ ] ISO 400 • Setting the White Balance Functional Description Applies a tone or color to your pictures to create an artistic effect. – Normal: Standard RGB color settings suitable for general photography. – B & W: Black and white pictures with shades of grey.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.2 Movie Mode 1. Toggle the [ ] button to enter Movie Mode. The video clip recording screen is displayed. 2. Frame the subject in the LCD screen with the zoom button, if desired. • Optical zoom should be set before recording. • Optical zoom cannot be used during recording. 3. Press the shutter button to start recording. • To stop the recording session, press the shutter button again. • To pause the recording session, press the OK button. To resume, press the OK button again.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English Icon [ Item ] Movie Quality White Balance [ ] Effect [ ] Timer REC [ ] [ ] Stabilizer 14 Option Functional Description Sets the quality and size of the video clip that will be recorded.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.2.3 Timer Recording 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. Press the [ ]/[ ] buttons to set each item. Press the [ ]/[ ] buttons to move to the next item. 4. After you set the Start Time and Duration, press the OK button to confirm. 5. The [Timer Recording Standby] screen is displayed. You can press the zoom key to adjust the distance.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3.2 Viewing Images English 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. • To zoom out, adjust the zoom key to the left. • The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual ] button, choose [Delete Voice], 3.3.3 Deleting Files When you are not satisfied with the images, video clips or voice memos, you can choose to delete them one by one or all at once. Please note that the deleted files cannot be recovered. 1. In Playback Mode, press the [ ] button to delete files. • To delete the current unwanted file, choose [Delete One] and press the OK button. • To delete all the files, choose [Delete All] and press the OK button.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English Icon Item Protect [ ] Option [ ] 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. – Choose [Protect One] and press the OK button to protect the current selected file.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3.5 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information (Video) Playback Mode Current file/Total files File Name File Size Playback navigator Date/Time Battery power level indicator English 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 3.3.6 Playing Back Video Clips In Playback Mode, use the playback navigator on the bottom right corner of the LCD monitor to control the playback of video clips. • • • • • • Press the OK button to start playing back a video clip.
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. To exit from the menu, press the [ ] button twice.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Icon ] Option Functional Description [ 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. If you are not satisfied with the pre-installed images, you may move to the bottom right corner of the LCD monitor to customize your startup image by selecting the images you like. 3.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Icon English [ [ Item ] ] System Sound LCD Brightness Option Functional Description [ ] Allows you to toggle system sound effects on or off, such as the beep when pressing or scrolling. [ ] [ ] Normal [ ] Bright Date/Time [ Allows you to set the brightness of the LCD monitor to Normal or Bright. Allows you to adjust the camera’s date and time. ] 1. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the item you want to change. 2.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4 PC DEPENDENT FEATURES English 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. Edit and enhance images using easy-to-use editing tools and cool photographic filters and effects.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4.2 USB Mode English 1. Insert the conversion adapter into the conversion adapter terminal of the camera as shown in the illustration. 2. Connect the end of the smaller plug of the USB cable to the conversion adapter. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 4. Turn on the camera. The USB screen is displayed. 5. A “Removable Disk” icon appears in “My Computer.” Click this icon to access your images or video clips.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 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. Recharge the battery or use the AC power adapter. The AC power adapter is not connected correctly. Connect the AC power adapter properly. The external temperature is extremely low.
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 Turn on the power. Use the AC the camera. power adapter or recharge the battery if necessary.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 6 SPECIFICATIONS 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 Image Sensor Effective Pixels: 4.92 Mega pixels F No.: F2.6/F4.8 Range: Macro: 6 cm, Normal: 50 cm ~ infinity Shutter Mechanical shutter: Up to 1/2000 sec.
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.com 28 Service Information Downloaded from ManualsCamera.
