BenQ DC C500 User`s Manual
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1. Slide Show DPOF Protect Thumbnails Exit 3 3 41 1 Delete For details refer to 3 3 3 6 Deleting files on page 16 3 3 4 1 2 Copy to Card This feature allows you to copy your images video clips from the camera s memory This functions is enabled when the SD memory card is loaded and the internal memory contains images video clips 3 3 41 3 Slide Show Automatically plays back still images in order one image at a time For details refer to 3 3 3 4 Slideshow display on page 15 3 3 4 1 4 DPOF Set the number of prints in the DPOF format to images that you want to print This function is available for still images only You can print images easily just by inserting the SD card to a DPOF compatible printer or a print shop For details refer to 4 4 1 Setting the DPOF on page 21 3 3 4 1 5 Protect Set the data to read only to prevent images from being erased by mistake For details refer to 3 3 3 5 Protecting files on page 16 3 3 4 1 6 Thumbnails This feature allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor at the same time 3 3 4 1 7 Exit Select this option if you wish to exit from the menu mode Using the DC C500 17 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 3 4 Setup mode You can select according to your preference for the camera settings in Setup of Capture Video Playback menu Navigate the options you wish to configure by using the A Y button2. 3 3 1 Playback mode LCD monitor information image These indicators are displayed when playing images back 1 Playback mode 2 Card indicator 3 Battery level 4 Protect indicator 5 DPOF icon 6 Index number of total number Using the DC C500 18 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals qsysug 3 3 2 Playback mode LCD monitor information video These indicators are displayed when playing video clips back Playback mode Card indicator Battery level Index number of total number BBE e a i Video mode a Elapsed recording time 7 Elapsed playback indicator 3 3 3 Playback mode the basics 3 3 3 1 Viewing images To play back still images one at a time 1 Press twice the MODE button to enter Playback mode The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor 2 View and select your captured images by using the 4 P button To view the previous image press the 4 button To view the next image press the P button CF e To exit Playback mode press the MODE button e The print indicator peor only appears on the LCD monitor when the image is set to print out e If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card No Image message will appear on the LCD monitor 3 3 3 2 Magnifying images While reviewing your images you may enlarge a selected portion of an image This magnification al
3. User s Manual If any of the items are missing or appear to be damaged contact your dealer Save the packaging in case you need to ship your camera for service 1 2 DC C500 components 1 2 1 Front view Strap eyelet Lens cover Shutter button Flash Lens Microphone Self timer LED SOV E E ON Touring your DC C500 1 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals qsysug 1 2 2 Rear view 1 DCIN 5V terminal Focus switch A Normal mode W Macro mode 3 USB terminal 4 Tripod socket 5 Battery SD memory card cover 6 OK button Q Zoom button Te v Arrow button Down MODE button 8 gt Arrow button Right Flash button 9 lt q Arrow button Left Self timer button 10 A Arrow button Up MENU button 11 LCD monitor 12 Status LED 1 2 3 LED indicators Indicator State Description Activity Sound None The camera is powering up Yes Solid green The USB communication transfer is in progress No The camera is ready to capture images or record video No clips Status LED Blinking green The flash is charging No The camera is charging No Images are being stored to the memory card or inter No nal memory Self timer LED Blinking red The self timer function is activated Yes gt The camera sounds one beep The camera sounds 10 beeps for 10 seconds and 5 beeps for 5 seconds 2 Touri
4. 4 Select Page lt A Select Page 4 Select Page OK Adjust or 4 Select Item OK Adjust or Select Item OK Adjust V or A Select Item 3 4 1 Date Time This sets the date and the time For details refer to 3 1 4 Setting the date and time on page 7 3 4 2 Format This utility formats the internal memory or memory card and erases all stored images and data 3 4 3 Beeper Specify whether or not beeps are to be generated when buttons are pressed ON Beeps are generated OFF Beeps are not generated 3 4 4 Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor 3 4 5 Power Off If no operation is performed for a specific period of time the power to the camera is automatically turned off This feature is useful to reduce battery wear e 3 Min 5 Min 10 Min OFF 3 4 6 Set to Default This function will restore all the parameters to the default settings Cancel Remain the current settings Execute Reset to default settings 3 4 7 Exit Select this option if you wish to exit from the menu mode 18 Using the DC C500 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals PC DEPENDENT FEATURES 4 1 Bundled software The DC C500 is supplied with the following software To install the software refer to the information supplied with respective CDs Ulead Photo Express Ulead Photo Explorer Ulead Photo Express 5 0 SE is a complete photo project
5. 3 Selec then press the OK button The D Then press the MENU button to enter the DPOF by using the A V button and Single or All with the A V button and POF sub menu options Single Sets DPOF for each individual image All Sets DPOF for all images once 4 Select 5 Set the can set 6 Select Print Num with the 4 V button and then press the OK button number of prints with the A V button and then press the OK button You up to 9 prints for each image Print Enable Execute with the A V button and then press the OK button This creates a file containing the DPOF information When the operation is finishe d the screen returns to the playback screen C7 e To print out images recorded in the internal memory it is necessary to copy your images to an SD memory card first Print order icon peor will also display on the LCD monitor to indicate selected images for printing 4 4 2 PictBridge function Even if you do not have a computer you can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge to perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and how many controls DPOF support also lets you specify which images you want to print and copies of each should be printed Connecting the camera to the printer Connect one end of the USB cable to a PictBridge compliant printer Connect
6. 1 Step 1 Connecting the camera to your computer 1 Turn on the camera 2 Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera 4 The USB mode screen is displayed Use the A V button to select Disk Drive then press the OK button l BERD J 5 Look for a new Removable Disk icon appearing inthe PC CAM i n 3 PictBridge My Computer window Your recorded images video clips will be in a folder on this removable disk 4 2 2 Step 2 Downloading recorded images video clips When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer it is considered to be a disk drive just like a floppy disk or CD You can download transfer images by copying them from the removable disk to your computer hard disk For Computers Running Windows Open the removable disk by double clicking on it Double click on the folder contains your recorded images video clips Select the images video clips that you prefer and then choose Copy from the Edit menu After that open the destination location and choose Paste from the Edit menu Fe Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader highly recommended 4 3 Using the DC C500 as a PC camera Your DC C500 can act as a PC camera which enables you to have a video conference with business associates or have a real time co
7. 3 Step 3 Running your application software To use Windows NetMeeting for video conferencing 1 Launch the NetMeeting program Click the Start Video button to view live video Click the Place Call button Type the e mail address or the network address of the computer that you are calling Click Call The person that you are calling must also have Windows NetMeeting running and be willing to accept your call to start the video conference ices E a C7 e The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is generally 320 x 240 For more information about the operation of video conference application software refer to its respective help documentation 4 4 Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer optional feature 4 4 1 Setting the DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format allows you to embed printing information on your SD memory card By using DPOF you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you would like Take your SD memory card to a DPOF enabled printer or through laboratory printing services that accept memory cards The DPOF card compatible PC DEPENDENT FEATURES 21 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals qsysug printer will read the embedded information on the memory card and print your images as specified To Set DPOF 1 Press twice the MODE button to enter Playback mode E Playback menu 2 Select then press the OK button
8. set the OSD On Screen Display language EZ 1 Press the MENU button Setup _ Delete Time op 2 Press the gt button to select Setup menu Format qc Beeper 3 Press the A V button to select Language and E E m then press the OK button Power ot Set To Default 4 Select a language that you prefer by using the A eee V button 5 Press the OK button after all fields are set CF e The language setting will be retained even if the camera is turned off 3 1 4 Setting the date and time The Date Time screen will be displayed when The camera is turned on for the first time The camera is turned on after removing the battery for a long period of time 1 Select the item field by using the q P button To increase the value press the 4 button To decrease the value press the W button 2 Press the OK button after all fields are set 3 1 5 Using the normal mode The Normal mode A is used to capture images where the d distance to the subject is 1 0 m to infinity Select this mode for D N general shooting including portraits and scenery 1 Set the focus switch to the A position t T J 2 Compose your image 3 Press the shutter button 3 1 6 Using the macro mode The Macro mode YY is used to capture a close up of the S subject such as flowers or insects The effective range is between aA 0
9. solvents such as alcohol to clean your camera If the lens is dirty use a lens brush or soft cloth to clean the lens Do not touch the lens with your fingers To prevent electric shock do not attempt to disassemble or repair your camera by yourself Water may cause a fire or electric shock Therefore store your camera in a dry place Do not use your camera outdoors when it is raining or snowing Do not use your camera in or near water Ifa foreign substance or water gets in your camera please turn the power off immediately and remove the batteries Remove the foreign substance or water and send it to the maintenance cen ter Transfer the data to the computer as soon as possible to avoid losing your images and or video clips Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in private households in the Euro pean Union This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be dis posed of as household waste You must dispose of your waste equipment by hand ing it over to the applicable take back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For more information about recycling of this equipment please contact your city office the shop where you purchased the equipment or Esq your household waste disposal service The recycling of materials will help to con serve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and environme
10. 6 m to 1 0 m 5 1 Set the focus switch to the WY position 4 2 Compose your image J 3 Press the shutter button Using the DC C500 7 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals To disable Macro photography slide the focus switch back to the Normal mode iv We C7 When using the Macro mode the icon IW will be displayed on the LCD monitor In the Macro mode EV compensation Scene mode and ISO speed cannot be adjusted qsysug In the Macro mode the flash mode is automatically set to Flash off D j After a macro shot is taken DO NOT FORGET to reset the lens to the Normal mode 3 1 7 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 Set the Scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery Auto Sports Night Scene Portrait Landscape Backlight 2 Press the 4 button located on the rear side of the camera repeatedly until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD monitor 3 Compose your image and press the shutter button The table below will help you choose the appropriate flash mode Icon Flash mode Description HA Automatic The flash fires automatically according to the photographic conditions l flash A Red eye This mode can reduce the red eye phenomenon when you want to capture fo reduction natural
11. BenQ DC C500 Digital Camera User s Manual ome Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 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 chem ical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of this company Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of this company to notify any person of such revision or changes Taking care of your camera Do not use your camera in the following environmental range temperature below 0 C or above 40 C Do not use or store your camera in the environments listed below Direct sunlight High and dusty places Next to an air conditioner electric heater or other heat sources In a closed car that is in direct sunlight Unstable locations If your camera becomes wet wipe it with a dry cloth as soon as possible Salt or seawater may cause severe camera damage Do not use
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13. ds The self timer LED starts blinking relatively slow for the first 7 seconds or the first 2 seconds and then blinking rapidly for the last 3 seconds 1 Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface 2 Slide the lens cover to turn on the camera 3 Set the Scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery Auto Sports Night Scene Portrait Landscape Backlight 4 Toggle the button until the desired self timer mode appears on the LCD monitor OFF gt i gt 5 Us No Indication 5 Compose your image 6 Press the shutter button To cancel the self timer photography at any time press the 4 button to disrupt the sequence CF e After one shot is taken the self timer will be turned to OFF 3 1 9 Using the digital zoom function Using the digital zoom images appear closer Whereas digital zoom is a compelling feature the more an image is enlarged zoomed the more pixelated grainier the image will appear 1 Set the Scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery Auto Sports Night Scene Portrait Landscape Backlight 2 Press the Q button to activate the zoom function The digital magnification ranges from 1X to 2X to 4X To exit the digital zoom press the Q button again and return to the capture sta tus 3 Press the shutter button to capture a zoomed image CF7 e You can only set the digital zoom at the reso
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16. he SD memory card make sure the camera is turned off Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject 7 e Be sure to format the SD memory card with this cam era before the initial use To prevent valuable data from being accidentally LOCK LOCK erased from an SD memory card you can slide the a Deni tab on the side of the SD memory card Write protect tab Write protection state To save edit or erase data on an SD memory card you must unlock the card SD memory card in the following sizes are supported 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB and 1 GB The DC C500 is compatible with SD memory cards manu factured by Panasonic Toshiba and Sandisk Please contact your local dealer for pur chase information 4 Preparing Your DC C500 for Use Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals USING THE DC C500 3 1 Capture mode English 3 1 1 Getting started with capturing images 1 Slide the lens cover to turn on the camera The camera sounds one beep when it is initiated 2 Compose your image in the LCD monitor 3 Press the shutter button gt e To turn off the camera slide the lens cover back The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light This is not a malfunction To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button always hold the camera steady This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions
17. he camera automatically adjusts the exposure settings to take photographs Sports Select this option to take photographs of fast moving subjects Night Scene Select this option to take photographs of people against a dusk or night time background Portrait Select this option to make people stand out with the background out of focus Landscape Select this option to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes Backlight Select this option when you want to capture images when the light comes behind the object 3 1 10 1 4 EV The EV exposure value enables you to lighten or darken an image Use this setting when the brightness between the subject and the background is not balanced or when the subject occupies only a small part of the photograph 10 Using the DC C500 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals The EV compensation of your camera can be adjusted from 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV 0 5 EV per step To adjust EV press the A V button and press the OK button to confirm Vv Effective Subjects and Set Values English Positive Compensation e Copying of printed text black characters on white paper Backlight portraits Very bright scenes such as snowfields and highly reflective subjects Shots made up predominantly of sky Negative Compensation Spot lighted subjects particularly against dark backgrounds e Imaging of printed text white characters on black paper Scenes with l
18. ideo mode D resolution quality self timer cannot be set or activated In Video mode 921 the flash mode is automatically set to Flash off O i To set EV or White Balance you may access them from the Video menu 3 2 1 Video mode LCD monitor information These indicators are displayed when recording video clips 12 Using the DC C500 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Video mode Recording indicator Video counter Card indicator Woe wh Battery level 3 2 2 Recording video clips This mode allows you to record video clips with sound via built in microphone 1 Press the MODE button to enter the Video mode w 2 To start recording press the shutter button 3 To stop recording press the shutter button again 3 2 3 Video mode menu settings 3 2 3 1 Video menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when serge White Balance recording video clips Exit 3231 1 EV For details refer to 3 1 10 1 4 EV on page 10 3 2 3 1 2 White Balance For details refer to 3 1 10 1 5 White Balance on page 11 3 2 3 1 3 Exit Select this option if you wish to exit from the menu mode 3 3 Playback mode Playback mode allows you to view magnify your images or play video clips back This mode even provides thumbnail images display and slideshow allowing you to quickly search for the image that you want or play the images back one by one automatically
19. ies according to the ambient temperature and the status of bat tery e The DC C500 must be used with the specified AC power adapter Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used This is normal and not a malfunction Preparing Your DC C500 for Use 3 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals qsysug When using the camera in cold areas keep the camera and battery warm by holding them inside your outer cloth e If you open the battery cover without removing the battery the power will not be termi nated If you remove the battery you have to insert the battery again as soon as possible in order to make sure that the date and time will not be reset We recommend that the battery should be charged 12 hours for the initial use 2 3 Inserting and removing an SD memory card optional accessory The DC C500 is equipped with 16 MB internal memory 14 MB available for image storage allowing you to record video clips and capture images You can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD Secure Digital memory card to store more files 1 Always make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing a memory card 2 Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration 3 Close the battery SD memory card cover To remove t
20. looking images of people and animals in low light conditions When capturing images the red eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking the subject person to look at the camera lens or get as close to the camera as possible Forced flash The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness Select 5 this mode for capturing images with high contrast backlighting and deep shadows D Flash off The flash will not fire Select this mode in a place where flash photography Ww is prohibited or when the distance to the subject is beyond the effective range of the flash F e The flash cannot be used in Video Mode e If Landscape A scene is selected in Capture menu the flash mode is automatically set to Flash off D e In Sports vA mode the flash mode is automatically set to Flash off D dk In Night Scene Pa mode flash photography will automatically detect the ambient light ing If the surrounding brightness is low the flash will fire to Red eye reduction Ue 8 Using the DC C500 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 3 1 8 Using the self timer The self timer can be used in situations such as group shots When using this option you should either mount the camera on a tripod recommended or rest it on a flat surface The self timer duration can be set as 10 seconds or 5 seconds After the self timer is set the shutter automatically releases after 10 seconds or 5 secon
21. lows you to view fine details 1 Press twice the MODE button to enter Playback mode wl The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor 2 View and select your images by using the 4 P button 3 Enlarge the image by pressing the OK button Pressing the OK button once magnifies the image to 2X 4 To return to the regular display from 4X enlarged status press the OK button 14 Using the DC C500 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals C Each press of the OK button the modes switch cyclically 1X gt 2X gt 3X gt 4X gt 1X 3 3 3 3 Thumbnail display This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly scan for a particular image a 2 l m 1 Press twice the MODE button to enter Playback mode Playback Delete gt Copy to Card 2 Press the MENU button Slide Show DPOF 3 Use the A V button to select Thumbnails 4 Press the OK button and nine thumbnail images appear on the LCD monitor Assuming there are nine or more recorded images in the memory 5 Usethe A V lt 4 P button to move to the frame that you wish to display at regular size 6 Press the OK button to display the selected image on the full screen 3 3 3 4 Slideshow display Slideshow function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order as a slidesh
22. lution of 2560 x 1920 pixels The digital zoom is not available at the resolution of 3072 x 2304 pixels 2048 x 1536 pixels 1280 x 960 pix els and 640 x 480 pixels The digital zoom cannot be used in Video mode n Using the DC C500 9 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals English qsysug 3 1 10 Capture mode menu settings 3 1 10 1 Capture menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when taking Capture still images Quality 1 Press the MENU button and then scroll through the geene options by using the A V button Cale 2 Press the OK button to enter the sub menu Color 3 After entering the sub menu select your option by using the A V button 4 Press the OK button to confirm the setting me Sharpness Quick View Date Imprint Exit 5 To exit from the menu mode use the A Y button to select Exit and press the OK button CF7 e You may also press the 4 button to quit directly 3 1 10 1 1 Size This sets the size of the image that will be photographed 3072 x 2304 3072 x 2304 pixels 2560 x 1920 2560 x 1920 pixels 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1536 pixels 1280 x 960 1280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 640 x 480 pixels 3 1 10 1 2 Quality This sets the quality compression rate at which the image is taken Fine Low compression rate Normal Normal Economy High compression rate 3 1 10 1 3 Scene This sets the scene mode for capturing images Auto T
23. ng your DC C500 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals PREPARING Your DC C500 For USE 2 1 Installing the battery English 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 Slide the battery SD memory card cover 2 Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown C7 e Tilt the battery lock lever and orient the battery in the direction of the arrow so that its label is facing to the front side of the camera and then insert the battery 3 Close the battery SD memory card cover To remove the battery 1 Slide the battery SD memory card cover 2 Release the battery lock lever 3 When the battery has come out a little gently pull it out the rest of the way 2 2 Charging the battery Using the AC power adapter may charge the battery or operate the camera as power supply Make sure that the power of the camera is off and then insert the battery before starting 1 Insert one end of the AC power adapter into the DC IN terminal of the camera 2 Insert the other end of the AC power adapter into a wall outlet The status LED flashes in green when the charging is started and turns into solid green when the battery is fully charged tis recommended that you fully discharge or exhaust the battery before being charged The charging time var
24. nt Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Table of Contents 1 TOURING YOUR DC C300 icciccscsescasseiecandsassandiscependacvernacveneans 1 1 1 Checking the package contents cccesesseesseeesseeseeseees 1 1 2 DC C500 components ssscssessssecssevssrersnsersseerssssers 1 121 Pront view eene E ES EEEN ESSES 1 12 2 Rear yieWsn nanenane ni oE aena 2 12 3 LED indicators sensan EECa E iseer 2 2 PREPARING YOUR DC C500 FOR USE ccssescessessoseerseneorees 3 24 Installing the battery ccc cceaccossceesseectesteosesosteeserosteones 3 2 2 Charging the battery ecceecsessessesssssesssessssssssseesees 3 2 3 Inserting and removing an SD memory card Optional accessory escesseescesseesscetssetsetsssseectessteseteeeeees 4 3 USING THE DC C500 ccsssssctesevemearesssneenessunqrvortmersennereronen 5 3 1 Capture Mode 2 cccccssesssecsnesstecsvecstererevenesveontsectientesansontsos 5 3 1 1 Getting started with capturing images csceceeseeeees 5 3 1 2 Capture mode LCD monitor information 000 6 3 1 3 Choosing the screen language sscccccscssssssseseseeeees 7 3 1 4 Setting the date and time ecceesseseesseeeeesseeeseeseees 7 3 1 5 Using the normal mode cccssseseeesesesssereeeeeseees 7 3 1 6 Using the macro mode ssesssssessersssrersssrersseresssee 7 31 7 Using the flashs c csscteidsaseescetsctesssepesuvacesdedasseedioes 8 3 1 8 Using the self timer sccessecssssesecese
25. nversation with friends or family To use the camera for video conferencing your computer system must include the items below e Microphone e Sound card Speakers or headphones Network or Internet connection CF e Video conferencing or video editing software is not included with the camera 4 3 1 Step 1 Installing the PC camera driver The PC camera driver included in the CD ROM is exclusively for Windows 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM into your CD ROM drive 20 PC DEPENDENT FEATURES Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 2 When the welcome screen appears click Install USB Driver Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 3 After the driver installation is completed restart your computer i A 4 3 2 Step 2 Connecting the DC C500 to your computer 2 aa 1 Turn on the camera use 2 Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB A piek prive port on your computer PictBridge 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera 4 The USB mode screen is displayed 5 Use the A V button to select PC CAM and then press the OK button 6 The LCD monitor will turn off automatically for the purpose of power saving 7 Position the digital still camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod gt When using the DC C500 as a PC camera it is necessary to install the battery into the dig ital camera 4 3
26. oading image files has free space equal to or greater than the memory card in the camera There is no power being supplied to the camera Turn on the power Use the AC power adapter or recharge the bat tery if necessary The USB driver is not installed for Windows 98 98 SE Install the USB driver 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 the Capture mode Switch to the Capture 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 Wait until the flash mode icon indi cated on the screen stops flashing The camera does not recognize the memory card Format the memory card before the initial use or before using with another camera Troubleshooting 25 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals English SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image Sensor 1 2 5 5 Mega Pixels CCD Image Resolu 3072 x 2304 by interpolation 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1280 x tion 960 640 x 480 Lens Fixed Focus Focus Length F 6 22 mm Equivalent to 37 mm Aperture F3 0 Zoom Digital 4X LCD 1 7 TFT LCD 115K Pixels 480 x 240 Dimen
27. oosing different types of colors Full Color Bright colors Using the DC C500 11 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ystpsugq Sepia Sepia Black amp White Monochrome 3 1 10 1 8 Saturation To capture an image the camera offers you three different degrees of colors High Medium Low to match your preference Your images will give different impressions by choosing the different degrees of colors This is called Saturation 3 1 10 1 9 Sharpness Your camera will automatically emphasize the borders between light and dark areas of the image This will make the image s edges look sharper High Hard touch Medium Normal touch Low Soft touch 3 1 10 1 10 Quick View Set to display a photographed image on the LCD monitor immediately after you have taken the shot ON Display quick view OFF Do not display quick view 3 1 10 1 11 Date Imprint If you set the imprint function your image will be displayed with the date information on it ON Date will be shown on the captured image OFF Date will not be shown on the captured image 3 110 112 Exit Select this option if you wish to exit from the menu mode 3 2 Video mode Video mode 2 allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels 1 Press the MODE button to enter the Video mode waa 2 To start recording a video clip press the shutter button 3 To stop recording press the shutter button again amp e In V
28. ow This is a very useful and entertaining feature reviewing recorded images and for presentations 1 Press twice the MODE button to enter Playback mode Then press the MENU button to enter the Playback menu 2 Select Slide Show by using the A V button and then press the OK button to enter the sub menu 3 Set the playback interval by using the amp Y button and press the OK button to confirm The slideshow starts displaying your images on the LCD monitor one by one with the interval that you set e To stop the slideshow display press the OK button Using the DC C500 15 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals qsysug 3 3 3 5 Protecting files This feature allows you to prevent captured images from being accidentally erased 1 Press twice the MODE button to enter Playback mode Then press the MENU button to enter Playback menu 2 Select Protect by using the 4 V button and press the OK button 3 You can select to protect single image or all images at a time by using the A V button and press the OK button Single Protect one image at a time e All Protect all images once 4 Select Lock or Unlock by using the A V button Lock Protect the selected image or all images e Unlock Unlock the protected image or all images 3 3 3 6 Deleting files When you are not satisfied with the images or video clip
29. ow reflectivity such as shots of green or dark foliage 3 1 10 1 5 White Balance When the brightness of the light changes our eyes adapt the difference so that the white object remains white For digital still cameras they can also see the white object as white by averaging the light around the subject The camera determines the white balance by averaging the various kinds of light that actually enters the lens You may set in advance the white balance when taking photographs under specific lighting conditions Auto Automatically adjusting the white balance Daylight For recording outdoors on a bright day Cloudy For recording overcast shaded twilight or evening skies Tungsten For recording under tungsten lighting condition Fluorescent For recording under fluorescent lighting condition 3 1 10 1 6 ISO Select the photographic ISO to be used when a photograph is taken This option sets the sensitivity for capturing images When the sensitivity is raised and the ISO figure is increased photography will become possible even in dark locations but the more pixilated grainer the image will appear Auto Automatic adjustment 100 Sensitivity equivalent to ISO100 200 Sensitivity equivalent to Is0200 3 1 10 1 7 Color To capture an image the camera offers three types of colors Full Color Sepia Black amp White for you to match as you wish Your images will demonstrate different impressions by ch
30. s you may choose to delete them one by one or all once Please note that the deleted files cannot be recovered 1 Press twice the MODE button to enter Playback mode The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor 2 View and select unwanted files by using the 4 P button and then press the Menu button 3 Select Delete by using the V button and then press the OK button e Ifyou want to delete a single file use the amp Y button to select Single and then press the OK button Ifyou want to delete all the files use the A V button to select All Images and then press the OK button 4 Use the A V button to select Execute and then press the OK button to confirm To cancel the action select Cancel 5 To exit press the MODE button again e Protected files cannot be deleted 16 Using the DC C500 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 3 3 4 Playback mode menu settings 3 3 4 1 Playback menu By using the Playback menu you can create an on camera slideshow or configure DPOF settings You may also delete or protect one or all stored images 1 Press twice the MODE button to enter Playback mode Then press the MENU button to enter Playback menu Scroll through the options by using the A V button 2 To enter the sub menu press the OK button After settings are set press the OK button to confirm
31. sions 89 5 x 56 x 24 mm Approx 80 g without battery amp SD card Weight Power Source Rechargeable Lithium ion Battery AC Adapter Storage Type Built in 16 MB SD Card Compatible Focus Range Macro 0 6 m 1 0m Normal 1 0 m Infinity Shutter Speed 1 2000 2 sec Electrical Shutter Video Mode 320 x 240 24 fps pixels MPG format Continuous recording with sound White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Exposure 2 2 EV 0 5 EV step ISO Auto 100 200 Flash Auto Forced flash Flash off Red eye reduction Self timer 5 10 sec File Format Still image JPEG EXIF 2 2 DCF DPOF PictBridge Interface Digital out USB 2 0 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 26 Specifications Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals SERVICE INFORMATION Technical Support If you have any problem or question regarding the DC C500 you can visit the following web site for further assistance http support BenQ com English For free driver updates product information and news releases visit the following web site http www BenQ com Service Information 27 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals qsysug lt Memo gt 28 Service Information Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals
32. 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 Ulead Photo Explorer 8 0 SE Basic provides an efficient way to transfer browse modify and distribute digital media It is an all in one tool for owners of digital cameras webcams DV camcorders scanners or for anyone who strives to effectively handle digital media 4 2 Transferring images video clips to your computer You can share recorded images video clips with your family or friends via e mail or post them on the Web You need to connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable first and then transfer the images video clips To transfer images video clips from the camera to your computer follow the steps bellow Step 1 Connecting the camera to your computer Step 2 Downloading images video clips System Requirements Windows CPU Pentium III 600 MHz processor or higher Os Windows ME 2000 XP Memory 32 MB 64 MB RAM recommended Free Space on Hard Disk 128 MB hard disk space Required Devices A CD ROM drive an available USB port Color Monitor Color Monitor 800 x 600 24 bit or higher recommended PC DEPENDENT FEATURES 19 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals English qsysug 4 2
33. t the AC power adapter properly The battery power is draining quickly The external temperature is extremely low Many shots are being captured in dark places requiring a flash The battery was not fully charged The battery has not been used for an extended period of time after being charged Fully charge the battery and dis charge it for at least one complete cycle before use The battery or camera is warm The camera or flash was used con tinuously over a long period of time The flash does not The camera flash is turned off Set the flash to Automatic flash fire hie flash doesnot The light source is sufficient recharge Even though the flash The distance to the subject is greater Get closer to the subject and shoot fired the image is dark than the flash s effective range The image is too bright or too dark The exposure is excessive or inade quate Reset exposure compensation I cannot format a memory card The memory card is write pro tected Remove the write protection End of the memory card life Insert a new memory card 24 Troubleshooting Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 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 l
34. the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera Then turn on the printer and your camera The USB mode screen is displayed 22 PC DEPENDENT FEATURES Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Settings and printing image 1 Use the A YW button to select PictBridge then press the OK button 2 To select the image you want to print choose Images from the PictBridge menu and press the OK button If you want to print one image choose Single and press the OK button Then choose the image by using the P button and press the OK button to confirm If you want to print all images choose All and press the OK button to confirm C7 e Not all the PictBridge compliant printers can work well with the DC C500 Disk Drive PC CAM PictBridge Next menu Print Size Dolari Paper Type Paper Size Print PC DEPENDENT FEATURES 23 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals qsysug TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the sym ptoms and solutions listed below before shipping your camera for service If the problem persists contact your local reseller or service center Symptom Cause Solution The camera cannot be There is no battery or the battery is Insert the battery correctly powered up not inserted correctly The battery has no power Recharge the battery or use the AC power adapter The AC power adapter is not connected correctly Connec
35. under which your camera may slow down the shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed If QuickView is set to ON the captured image will be displayed while the image is being written onto the memory Using the DC C500 5 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 3 1 2 Capture mode LCD monitor information 23 qsysug l Nn a fo 5 N Auto Sports Night Scene Portrait Landscape Backlight Be B pepe ys gt 2 Quality Fine Normal Economy 3072 x 2304 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1280 x 960 AE EES amp 640 x 480 4 Remaining number of shots 5 Card indicator 6 Battery level weal Full battery power aa Medium battery power a Low battery power lt 1 Virtually no bat tery power Using the DC C500 6 Downloade 45 ISO 14 White balance Auto Auto foo 100 Daylight Do 200 O Cloudy Sharpness Es Tu gsten k High u 7R Fluorescent b Medium 15 EV Exposure Value A Low 2 0 1 5 1 0 0 5 0 0 Color 0 5 1 0 15 2 0 A Full Color A Sepia A Black amp White Saturation BB Hisn Sal Medium Eil Low Flash LA Automatic flash GA Red eye reduction g Forced flash D Flash off G Focus 4 Self timer mode 10 sec delay 5 sec delay OFF Normal mode Macro mode from ManualsCamera com Manuals 3 1 3 Choosing the screen language Follow the steps below to
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