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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+............................................................... 5 3.
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. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer. User Manual 6 1. 2. 7 3. 4. 5. 6. 1 2 7. 8. 9.
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 5 Display / Audio mode 6 7 8 9 10 1.2.3 Status LED Indicator Color Status LED Self-timer LED State During Power Off Solid red 1. The digital still camera is powering up. 2.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2 PREPARING YOUR DC E53+ FOR USE English 2.1 Installing the Battery We highly recommend you to use the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery to realize the full capability of your digital still camera. Make sure that the power of the digital still 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).
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2.3 Using an AC power adapter English Using an AC power adapter prevents the digital still camera from automatically powering off while transferring files to your computer. Perform the steps in the preceding section "Charging the Battery". Note Make sure to 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. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Camera mode Image quality [ ] SUPER FINE [ ] FINE [ ] NORMAL Image size (resolution) [ 5M ] 2560 x 1920 [ 3M ] 2048 x 1536 M ] [ 1.2 1280 x 960 M ] [ 0.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.2 Changing Camera Settings 3.1.2.1 1 5 2 4 3 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. 2. Press the SCN button. The screen of scene mode menu is displayed. 3. Use the S/T/W/ X buttons to select the desired scene mode, then press the OK button to confirm.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.2.2 Using the Flash English 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 [ ]. 3. Press the button. The screen of flash mode menu is displayed. 4. Use the S/T/W/X buttons to select the desired flash mode, then press the OK button.
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 status of countdown 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 during operation, press • • the 07 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 Erasure (Quick Delete Function) The quick delete function enables you to delete the last image during capture. 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 for manually setting the white balance. 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 Sets to display a captured image on LCD monitor immediately after you have captured the image. – ON/OFF EXPOSURE Sets to obtain 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 in Camera menu, then use the W/X buttons to select [FUNCTION] menu. 3. Use the S/T/W/X buttons to select the desired item in [FUNCTION] menu, then press the OK button. 4. To exit from the menu, press the Icon R G B button. SETUP R G B EV EXPOSURE SELECT PAGE: SELECT ITEM: 0.
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 o o image 90 o Counterclockwise 90 Clockwise 0 (Original) 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 TO CARD Allows you to copy your files from the digital still 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 can 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 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 • • • To pause playback, press the button. To resume playback, press the OK button. To stop playback, press the OK button again. AUD_0011 PLAY! :PAUSE :STOP W :VOLUMET :VOLUME+ 3.4.4 Deleting Voice Files 1. Make sure the camera is in Audio mode. 2. In the Audio mode, use the S/T buttons to select the voice file you want to delete. 3. Press the button to delete the selected voice file. 4.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Icon English COPY Index R Item Functional Description 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. If the camera is idle, re-active it by pressing any button. – OFF / 30SEC / 1MIN.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4 PC DEPENDENT FEATURES English 4.1 Bundled Software The DC E53+ is supplied bundled 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 by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer. Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1. Connect the USB port on the camera and the USB jack USB on the printer with 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 INFO DATE FILE NAME [ ]: Specifies the number of prints. You can select the EXIT number up to 10. [DATE]: If you select [WITH], images are printed with SELECT ITEM: ENTRY: the date. [FILE NAME]: If you select [WITH], images are printed with the file name. [EXIT]: To cancel the print settings, use the S /T buttons to select [EXIT]. 5. After configuring the print settings, you can still use the W/X buttons to change the image that you want to print.
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.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Measure The power does not come on. The battery is not loaded. Load the battery correctly. The battery is exhausted. Recharge or use the AC power adapter. The AC power adaptor is not connected correctly. Reconnect it properly. The battery runs out quickly. It is being used in extreme low temperature. — Many shots are being captured in dark places, requiring flash. — The battery is not fully charged.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English Symptom Cause Measure Even if I press the shutter button, the camera does not shoot. 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 is not pressed al Press the shutter button all the way. the way. Cannot format a memory card. Cannot download images. The internal memory or memory card does not have any free space.
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 (32mm-96mm; 35mm 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 encountered problems using DC E53+ and the camera driver program, please visit the following web address: http://support.BenQ.com For free driver program updates, product information and news release, please visit the following web address: http://www.BenQ.com 28 Service information Downloaded from ManualsCamera.
