DC E53+ Digital Camera User’s Manual Welcome
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BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2. Preparing Your DC E53+ for Use........................................ 3 2.1 Installing the Battery ...................................................... 3 2.2 Charging the Battery....................................................... 3 2.3 Using an AC Power Adapter ........................................... 4 2.4 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)....................................................... 4 3. Using the DC E53+......................
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 3.3.2.2 Magnifying Images ....................................... 15 3.3.2.3 Thumbnail Display (Index Playback) ............... 16 3.3.3 Playback Mode Menu Settings............................... 16 3.3.4 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information (Video) .. 17 3.3.5 Playing Back Video Clips ...................................... 17 3.4 Audio Mode ................................................................ 18 3.4.1 Recording Voice Files ..................................
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1 TOURING YOUR DC E53+ English 1.1 Checking the Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. 6 User Manual 1 7 2 B 8 3 4 1. 2. User manual DC E53+ digital camera 3. USB cable 4. Battery 5. Hand strap 6. DC E53+ software CD-ROM 7. Camera pouch 8. Conversion adapter 9. AC adapter 10. AV cable 9 5 10 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. LCD monitor 2. 1 5. button Status LED T Zoom in button W Zoom out button Menu button 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Delete button Strap eyelet Control and Set buttons Battery / SD memory card cover Tripod socket 3. 4. 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 1.2.3 Status LED Indicator Color Status LED Self-timer LED 2 5 Display / Audio mode State Description Solid red 1. The DC E53+ is powering up. 2. The DC E53+ is in the process of charging the battery.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2 PREPARING YOUR DC E53+ FOR USE English 2.1 Installing the Battery We highly recommend you use only the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery for your digital still camera. Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery. 1. Open the battery/SD memory card cover (A). 2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown (B). Move the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2.3 Using an AC Power Adapter English Using an AC power adapter prevents the DC E53+ from automatically powering off while transferring files to your computer. See the preceding section to learn how to charge the battery. Note Make sure that you use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. 2.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3 USING THE DC E53+ English 3.1 Capture Mode 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. 2. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 1 Press down halfway 3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor. 4. Press the shutter button down halfway (1), then press it down fully (2). • Pressing the shutter button down halfway automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure. • The focus area frame turns blue when the camera is focused and the exposure is determined.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.1 Capture Mode LCD Monitor Information English 1. 2. Camera mode Image quality [ 2 3 4 5 6 ] SUPER FINE [ 3. 1 ] FINE [ ] NORMAL Image size (resolution) 7 T 8 9 10 11 16 [ 5M ] 2560 x 1920 [ 3M ] 2048 x 1536 [ 1.2 ] 1280 x 960 [ 0.3 ] 640 x 480 M M 4. 5. [ ] TIFF IMAGE Available number of shots SD memory card indicator (if present) 6. [ 7. 8.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.2 Changing Camera Settings 3.1.2.1 Setting the Scene Mode This sets the scene mode for capturing images. 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. Make sure the camera is in [ ] mode. AUTO 2. Press the button. The scene mode menu is displayed. 3. Use the W/ X buttons to select the desired scene mode, then press the OK button to confirm. To cancel the selection and exit from the scene mode menu, press the S/ T buttons.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English Notes • • 3.1.2.2 The description of each scene serves as a general guide for your convenience. Set the digital still camera to suit your own preferences. The scene mode can be set only in [ ] mode. Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can capture an image using a flash mode suitable to your circumstances. 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. 2. Slide the mode switch to [ ].
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.2.3 Using the Self-Timer 3. Slide the mode switch to [ 4. Toggle the ]. button to select the desired self-timer mode. OFF [NO INDICATION] 5. Compose your image and press the shutter button. • The self-timer function is activated and the countdown status is displayed on the LCD monitor. The self-timer LED flashes and the image will be captured after the preset time has elapsed. To cancel the self-timer at any time, press the button.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.2.5 Deleting Images English Use this function to delete one or all images/video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card. Please note that the deleted images or video clips cannot be recovered. Immediate Erase (Quick Delete Function) The quick delete function enables you to delete an image immediately after capturing it. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]. 2. Press the button. The last image and delete message appears on the screen. 3.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Icon WB WB 3.1.3.1.1 Item COLOR WHITE BALANCE MANUAL WB Functional Description Sets the color of the image that will be captured. NORMAL B&W SEPIA Sets the white balance when capturing images under specific lighting conditions. AUTO AUTO DAYLIGHT CLOUDY SUNSET TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT Allows you to set the white balance manually. Manual WB is convenient when the white balance presets do not offer a good match to your specific lighting conditions.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Icon English QUICK VIEW ISO 3.1.3.2.1 Item Functional Description LCD BRIGHTNESS Selects a brightness level for the LCD monitor. The adjustment range is from –5 to +5. DIGITAL ZOOM Enables or disables digital zoom. – ON/OFF QUICK VIEW Enables the display of a captured image on the LCD monitor immediately after you have captured the image. – ON/OFF EXPOSURE Sets the correct exposure when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.3.2.3 Using the Digital Zoom Note The zoom setting is automatically cancelled by either turning the camera off or the activation of the Auto Power Off function. 3.2 Video Mode 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. 2. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 3. Compose the image with the zoom button, if desired. • Optical zoom should be set while composing the scene. • Optical zoom cannot be used during movie capture. 4. Press the shutter button to start recording. 5.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.2.2 Movie Mode Menu Settings English 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. MOVIE 2. Press the button to access the camera menu, then use the W/X buttons to select [MOVIE] menu. 3. Use the S/T/W/X buttons to select the desired item in [MOVIE] menu, then press the OK button. 4. To exit from the menu, press the Icon R G B button. SETUP R G B SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM: EXIT: Item Functional Description SIZE Sets the size of the video clip that will be recorded.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3.1 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information (Image) Playback mode Frame number SD memory card indicator (if present) Battery power indicator Image size (resolution) Camera mode 1 2 3 4 6 5 3.3.2 Viewing Images 3.3.2.1 Rotating Images Pressing the S/T buttons during image playback will rotate the image 90 degrees. The S button rotates the image clockwise, whereas the T button rotates the image counterclockwise.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English Note The range of magnification factor is: 1.5x, 2.0x, 2.5x, 3.0x, 3.5x, 4.0x, 4.5x, 5.0x, 5.5x, 6.0x, 6.5x, 7.0x, 7.5x and 8.0x. 3.3.2.3 Thumbnail Display (Index Playback) This function allows you to view four or nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image. 1. Press the W button. Four or nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously. 2.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Item Functional Description COPY COPY TO CARD Allows you to copy your files from the camera’s internal memory to a memory card. Of course, you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some files in internal memory. – YES/NO THUMBNAIL Allows you to view 4 or 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor at the same time, which enables you to quickly search for the image that you want. – 4/9 RESIZE Changes the size of a recorded image.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English Notes • • • The zoom function cannot be activated while playing back video clips. To play back video clips on the computer, we recommend you to use Windows Media Player 9.0 (WMP 9.0). You can download the latest WMP version from the website at www.microsoft.com. Pressing the button in video playback mode changes the LCD display in the sequence of: Indicators on → Indicators off. 3.4 Audio Mode Audio mode allows you to use the DC E53+ as a voice recorder.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.4.3 Playing Back a Voice File • • • English 1. Perform the steps 1~3 described under “Recording Voice Files” on page 18.. Voice playlist appears on the screen. 2. Use the S/T buttons to select the voice file you want to play. 3. Press the OK button to start playback of the voice file through the camera’s speaker. AUD_0011 PLAY! :PAUSE :STOP W :VOLUMET :VOLUME+ To pause playback, press the button. To resume playback, press the OK button.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Icon English Item Functional Description SPEAKER Enables or disables the sounds associated with camera button functions. – ON/OFF FORMAT Erases all data and reformats the internal memory or the SD card loaded in your camera. Protected images are also erased. SD card cannot be formatted if it is write-protected. – YES/NO SLEEP If the camera goes unused for a certain period of time while the camera is powered on, it will switch to idle mode.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual PC DEPENDENT FEATURES English 4.1 Bundled Software The DC E53+ is supplied with the following software: 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. Assemble creative photo projects and share results via e-mail and multiple print options.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4.3 Printer Mode English If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed without using a computer by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer. Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1. Connect the USB port on the camera and the USB jack USB on the printer using the supplied USB cable, then turn on your camera and the printer. PC The "USB" screen is displayed. 2.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual PRINT CANCEL SELECT ITEM : ENTRY: 7. The printing starts, and the message "TRANSFERRING" is displayed on the screen. The message disappears after printing is finished. TRANSFERRING CANCEL: 8. Pressing the OK button during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to [CONTINUE] or [CANCEL] printing. PRINT CONTINUE CANCEL SELECT ITEM : ENTRY: In [PRINT ORDER] Mode: This function lets you print the specified images that have configured DPOF settings.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 1. Use the S/T buttons to select the [PRINT ORDER] mode, then press the OK button. PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT PRINT ORDER SELECT ITEM : 2. Use the X button to access in the selection of paper setting, then press the OK button to print. [SIZE]: You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used. [BORDERLESS]: You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used. PRINT PAPER SIZE BORDERLESS STANDARD STANDARD EXIT : 3.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Measure The power does not come on. There is no battery or the battery is not inserted correctly. Insert the battery correctly. The battery has no power. Recharge the battery or use the AC power adapter. The AC power adaptor is not connected correctly. Connect it properly. The battery runs out of power quickly. It is being used in extremely low temperatures. — Many shots are being captured in dark places, requiring a flash.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English Symptom Cause Measure The camera does not shoot even when pressing the shutter button. The battery is running low. Recharge or use the AC power adapter. The camera is not in shooting mode. Slide the 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. Load a new card or delete unwanted files. The flash is recharging.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 6 SPECIFICATIONS English Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD Effective Pixels: 4.92 megapixels Total Pixels: 5.04 megapixels LCD Display 2.5-inch color LTPS LCD Lens Focal Length: f = 5.4 - 16.2 mm (32 mm - 96 mm; 35 mm Equivalent) F No.: F2.8 / F4.8 Focusing TTL Auto Focus Range: Macro: 6 cm, Normal: 50 cm ~ infinity Shutter Mechanical shutter: Up to 1/1000 sec.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 7 SERVICE INFORMATION Technical Support If you have any problems or questions regarding the DC E53+ or the camera driver, 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.
