DC E63+ Digital Camera User’s Manual Welcome
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Table of Contents 1.1 Checking the Package Contents ................................................. 1.2 DC E63+ Components ............................................................ 1 1 1.2.1 Front View ................................................................ 1 1.2.2 Rear View ................................................................. 2 1.2.3 Status LED Indicator ...................................................... 2 2. PREPARING YOUR DC E63+ FOR USE ...................................
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4. PC DEPENDENT FEATURES .......................................................... 23 English 4.1 Bundled Software ................................................................ 4.2 USB Mode ........................................................................ 4.3 Printer Mode ..................................................................... 23 23 24 4.3.1 Connecting the Camera to the Printer .................................. 24 4.3.2 Printing images ................
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual TOURING YOUR DC E63+ English 1 1.1 Checking the Package Contents Carefully unpack your box and ensure that you have the following items. 6 User Manual 1 7 2 B 8 3 4 1. 2. User manual DC E63+ digital camera 3. USB cable 4. Battery 5. Hand strap 6. DC E63+ 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. 2. 3. LCD monitor Display mode button Status LED 4. Zoom in button Zoom out button Menu button 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 Delete button Strap eyelet Control and Set buttons Battery / SD memory card cover Tripod socket 8 9 10 • The LCD on the digital camera is manufactured with sophisticated technology; however, the display may have some light spots or show unusual colors.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual PREPARING YOUR DC E63+ FOR USE English 2 2.1 Installing the Battery We highly recommend that you use only the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery for your digital still camera. Make sure that the camera power 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). Place the battery so that its label is facing the rear side of the camera, and then insert the battery. 3.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2.3 Using an AC Power Adapter English Using an AC power adapter prevents the DC E63+ from automatically powering off while transferring files to your computer. See the preceding section to learn how to charge the battery. • 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 USING THE DC E63+ 3.1 Capture Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 1 Press down halfway Compose your image in the LCD monitor. 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. Zoom status Voice memo Battery power indicator [ ] Full battery power [ ] Medium battery power [ ] Low battery power [ ] No battery power Flash mode [ ] Auto [ ] Red-eye reduction [ ] Forced flash [ ] No flash [ ]Histogram Capture mode icon [Blank]Single [ ] Continuous [ ] AEB Image size (resolution) 4. 5. 6. 7.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Camera settings can be changed with the five-way button. 1. Right/Flash: Scrolls right in menus and enables you to choose the appropriate flash setting. 2. Left/Exposure Compensation: Scrolls left in menus and enables you to set the exposure compensation and backlight correction. 3. Up/Macro: Scrolls upwards in menus and toggles the macro settings. 4. Down/Self-Timer: Scrolls downwards in menus and cycles through the self-timer settings. 5.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.2.2 Using the Self-Timer English The self-timer can be set in [ ] mode. This feature is useful for situations where you may wish to be part of the picture. 1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. 3. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 4. Toggle the Down/Self-timer 2 +2 OFF button to select the desired [NO INDICATION] self-timer mode. 5. Compose your image and press the shutter button.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Deleting Images 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 and 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 English Item SCENE MODE SIZE Functional Description Enables you to choose among the following scenes: [ ] Program AE: Select this mode to capture images without having to set special functions or manual adjustments. [ ]Panorama: Select this mode to take a series of shots then stitch them together with software to make a single photo. [ ] Portrait: Select this mode when you want to capture an image that makes the person stand out against an unfocused (blurred) background.
Icon — Item SATURATION — COLOR WHITE BALANCE Functional Description High Normal Low Sets the color of the image that will be captured. Standard Vivid Sepia Monochrome This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and ensures captured images look like those seen by the human eye. [Blank]Auto: [ [ MANUAL WB ISO METERING ] Incandescent 1 ] Fluorescent 1 [ ] Fluorescent 2 [ ] Daylight [ ] Cloudy [ ] Manual Allows you to set the white balance manually.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.3.2 Capture Mode Function Menu English 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button to access the menu, then use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons to select the [Function] menu. 3. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired item in the [Function] menu, then press the SET button to view available settings for the item. 4. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired setting and press the SET button to confirm. 5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual • Maximum number of continuous shots: 3. 3.1.3.2.2 Auto-Exposure Bracketing (AEB) Auto-exposure bracketing is an effective technique when it is difficult to determine the precise exposure of a scene. Using AEB the camera will capture a burst of three images at three different exposure settings. Afterwards, you may review the sequence of images to select the best exposure. • In AEB mode, the flash mode will be set to NO FLASH automatically. 3.1.3.2.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.2 Movie Mode English 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. 4. Press the shutter button to start recording. 5. Press the shutter button again to stop recording. • The flash and self-timer cannot be used in [ ] mode. • While a video is being recorded to an SD card, do not open the battery/SD card cover, nor remove the battery or SD card.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button to access the menu, then use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons to select the [Capture] menu. 3. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired item in the [Capture] menu, then press the SET button to view available settings for the item. 4. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired setting and press the SET button to confirm. 5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3 Playback Mode English In playback mode, you can view, magnify, or delete images, play video clips, or run a slide show. This mode also provides a thumbnail image display, allowing you to search quickly for the desired image. 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. 2. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 3. Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the desired images or movies. • To view the previous image, press the LEFT button. • To view the next image, press the RIGHT button.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual • If there is no image stored in the internal memory or memory card, a [NO PICTURE] button while playing back images changes the LCD display in the sequence of: Standard display 3.3.2.2 English message will appear on the screen. • Pressing the → Detailed display → No information. 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.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3.2.4 Erasing Images/Movies in Playback Mode English Erasing a single image or movie / Erasing all images and movies 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. The last image/movie taken is displayed on the screen. 2. Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the image/movie you want to erase. 3. Press the [ ] button. The Delete menu is displayed. 4. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select [Single], [All], or [Select] and press the SET button.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Functional Description PROTECT Sets the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. – Single: Protect a single image. – All: Protect all images. – Select: Select which images to protect. LCD BRIGHT Selects a brightness level for the LCD monitor. The adjustment range is from -5 to +5. RESIZE Changes the size of a recorded image.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3.4 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information (Video) English 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Video length Video status bar Video play position File number Video playback mode Play/pause indicator 1 2 3 Total 0:07 Play 0:00 3.3.5 Playing Back Video Clips Press the SET button to start playing back a video clip. • • • • Press the SET button to pause and resume video playback. Press the T button to stop video clip playback. Press the W button to start fast reverse playback.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual This feature allows you to set up the default settings for your camera in addition to imagerelated settings. Select your personal preferences for the camera with this mode. 3.4.1 Setup Menus in Camera and Movie Mode 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired item in the [Capture] menu, then press the SET button to view available settings for the item, or to view the submenu. 4.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.4.2 Setup Menus in Playback Mode English 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired item in the [Capture] menu, then press the SET button to view available settings for the item, or to view the submenu. 4. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired setting and press the SET button to confirm. 5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button. 22 Play Setup Beep On Format Off Fr. No. Reset Next Menu Card Info.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English PC DEPENDENT FEATURES 4.1 Bundled Software The DC E63+ 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 compatible printer is available, images can be printed without using a computer by connecting the digital still camera directly to the compatible printer. 4.3.1 Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1. Ensure that the USB mode has been set to Printer, see “Setup Mode” on page 21. 2. Connect the USB port on the camera and the USB jack on the printer using the supplied USB cable, then turn on your camera and the printer. The “USB” screen is displayed.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 5. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the Print Num option and press the SET button to confirm. 6. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to set the number of prints and press the SET button to confirm. Play Setup DPOF Single Print Num Date Print Enable Play English 4. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select whether to print just the current (Single) image or All saved images, and press the SET button to confirm.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. 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.
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 English 6 SPECIFICATIONS Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch 6.2 megapixel CCD 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.: F3.2~5.3 Focusing TTL Auto Focus Range: Macro: 6 cm, Normal: 50 cm ~ infinity Shutter Mechanical shutter: Up to 1/1000 sec. Flash Modes: Auto / Forced flash / Red-eye reduction / Flash off / Range: 0.6 ~ 2.5m Self-timer 10 sec/ 2 sec / 10 + 2 sec Exposure Compensation: ±2 EV (0.
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