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1. Notes The description of each scene serves as a general guide Set the digital still camera to suit your own preferences The scene mode can be set only in J mode Using the DC E53 7 al S Downloaded From camera usermanual com BenQ M yssugq 3 1 2 2 qsysug Using the Flash 3 Press the 4 button The screen of flash mode menu is displayed 4 Use the A W lt P buttons to select the desired flash mode then press the OK button The flash mode you set will be displayed on the LCD monitor 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 5 Compose your scene and press the shutter button The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode Icon Flash Mode Description 4 RED EYE Use this mode to reduce the red eye phenomenon when you want to cap ture natural 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 digital still camera or get as close to the digital still camera as possible NO FLASH Use this mode in the environment that the flash use is prohibited or under the situation that the distance to the subject is
2. 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 automati cally focuses and adjusts the exposure Bw nN The focus area frame turns blue when the camera is focused and the exposure is determined Press down fully When the focus or exposure is not suitable the frame of the focus area turns yellow Ifthe photographic preview is set to ON the captured image will be displayed while the image is being recorded onto the memory Notes 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 it carefully This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions which your camera may decelerate the shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed e Pressing the IOI button changes the LCD display in the sequence of Standard Display gt Simplified Display gt No Information e To review the last captured image press the button Press the button again to return to the camera mode Using the DC E53 5 Downloaded From camera usermanual com BenQ Maftuals qsysug Downloaded From camera usermanual com Ben 3 1 1 Capture Mode LCD Monitor Information 8 Camera mode Image quality SUPER FINE FIN
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4. screen is displayed a 2 Use the A F buttons to select PRINTER then press the OK button SELECTITEM ENTRY G Printing images When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge compliant printer the PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed on the monitor Use the A F buttons to select the print mode In PRINT Mode Lets you print the specified image with PictBridge 1 Use the A F buttons to select the PRINT mode then press the OK button The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed PRINT MODE SELECT SELECTITEM ENTRY 2 Use the P button to access in the selection of paper setting then press the OK button to confirm SIZE You may select the desired item depending on SIZE BORDERLESS the type of printer being used STANDARD STANDARD BORDERLESS You may select the desired item 3 depending on the type of printer being used PRINT PAPER EXIT lt SELECT gt GO 3 Use the lt P gt buttons to select the image you want to print then press the W button to set MORE print reservations SELECT PAGE lt gt PRINT CANCEL 4 MORE v 22 PC DEPENDENT FEATURES Downloaded From camera usermanual com BenQ Manuals 4 Use the A F buttons to select the desired item then press the OK button Use the A buttons to change the setting then press the OK button to confirm PRINT INFO amp X Specifies the number of prints You can select the number up to 10 DATE If you
5. select a white subject such as a white paper that will be used to set the white balance EXECUTE CANCEL 3 1 3 1 1 Setting the White Balance The human eye adapts to changes in light so that white objects still appear white even when the light changes With a digital camera however the color of the subject is influenced by the color of the light surrounding it This color adjustment is called white balance adjustment This setting allows you to set the white balance when capturing images under specific lighting conditions eo qsysug 3 1 3 1 2 Adjusting the White Balance Manually Manual white balance lets you configure the digital still camera for a particular light source and other conditions Note that you must perform manual white balance under the same conditions you will be shooting You must also have a piece of white paper or other similar object on hand in order to perform this function 3 1 3 2 Capture Mode Function Menu 1 Slide the mode switch to 2 Press the E button to access in Camera menu then use the lt P buttons to select FUNCTION menu 3 Use the A W lt P buttons to select the desired item in FUNCTION menu then press the OK button SELECT PAGE lt gt 4 To exit from the menu press the FE button SELECT ITEM v Icon Item Functional Description CAPTURE Sets the recording method at the time of capturing images amp MODE
6. Color Sets the color of the image that will be copied NORMAL B amp W SEPIA fi LCD BRIGHT Selects a brightness level for the LCD monitor The adjustment range is from 5 to 5 EXPOSURE Sets the correct exposure when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background The exposure compensation value can be set in the range from 2 0EV to 2 0EV in 0 5EV intervals 3 3 Playback Mode In the playback mode you can view magnify delete images play video clips or run a slide show This mode also provides a thumbnail image display allowing you to quickly search for the desired image 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the camera 2 Slide the mode switch to P 3 Use the lt P gt buttons to select the desired images To view the previous image press the lt 4 button To view the next image press the B button 14 Using the DC E53 Downloaded From camera usermanual com BenQ Manuals 3 3 1 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information Image Playback mode 0 Frame number SD memory card indicator if present Battery power indicator Image size resolution Camera mode Du wn 3 3 2 Viewing Images 3 3 2 1 Rotating Images Pressing the A F buttons during image playback will rotate the image 90 degrees The A button Bi 100 0005 rotates theimage f clockwise whereas the Y button rotates the image
7. S SINGLE My CONTINUOUS AEB Downloaded From camera usermanual com Ben Mar Using the DC E53 11 S Icon Item Functional Description esl siy LCD Selects a brightness level for the LCD monitor 5 N BRIGHTNESS The adjustment range is from 5 to 5 ga En DIGITAL Enables or disables digital zoom a R zoom ON OFF uR QUICK VIEW Sets to display a captured image on LCD monitor immediately after you vEW have captured the image ON OFF dey EXPOSURE Sets to obtain the correct exposure when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background The exposure compensation value can be set in the range from 2 0EV to 2 0EV in 0 5EV intervals ISO Sets the light sensitivity for capturing images When the sensitivity is raised the ISO figure is increased the camera sensitivity is enhanced for low lighting but your images will appear more pixilated grainy AUTO 100 200 3 1 3 2 1 Continuous Capture In continuous capture mode you can capture a rapid sequence of images with one press of the shutter button This function is very useful for photographing objects in motion where it is difficult to determine the precise moment of capture Afterwards you may review the sequence of images to select the best one 1 Use the A Y buttons to select CONTINUOUS iii then press the OK button 2 To exit from the menu press the button SINGLE IS CONTINUOUS
8. 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 organic solvents such as alcohol etc 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 dis connect the batteries and the power adapter Remove the foreign substance or water and send it to the maintenance center Transfer the data to the computer as soon as possible to avoid losing your images and or video clips Downloaded From camera usermanual com BenQ Manuals 1 Touring your DG Ed34 esseceeranasenanawiseniname 1 1 1 Checking the Package Content cccssssssssssssesseseeeeees 1 1 2 DC E53 GOmMPOnents ireira 1 1 2 1 Front View seek 12 2 Rear View avis nid er EAEE eE EE ESER 2 1 2 3 Status LED Wiidicator cis seveistedsicceseiereietedeserezadersis 2 2 Preparing Your DC E53 for USe c ccscsssssrsesssessesesesenes 3 2 1 Installing the Battery eneren 3 2 2 Charging the battery erei aa
9. m The W indicator is displayed on the monitor screen 3 Press the shutter button down halfway to lock the focus 4 Press the shutter button down all the way to capture images Capturing will stop when the shutter button is released Notes e Maximum number of continuous shots 5 In CONTINUOUS mode the flash mode will be set to NO FLASH auto matically 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 sequential burst of three images at three different exposure settings Afterwards you may review the sequence of images to select the best exposure Note In AEB mode the flash mode will be set to NO FLASH automatically 12 Using the DC E53 Downloaded From camera usermanual com BenQ Manuals 3 1 3 2 3 Using the Digital Zoom Using a combination of 3 times optical zoom and 4 times digital zoom permits zoom photography up to 12 times to suit the subject and the distance Digital zoom is a compelling feature however the more an image is enlarged zoomed the more pixilated grainer the image will appear ystpsugq 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 88 3 Compose the image
10. select WITH images are printed with the date FILE NAME If you select WITH images are printed with the file name EXIT To cancel the print settings use the A W buttons to select EXIT 5 After configuring the print settings you can still use the lt P buttons to change the image that you want to print Then press the OK button to print 6 Use the A F buttons to select PRINT then press the OK button to confirm SELECT ITEM ENTRY SELECTITEM ENTRY 7 The printing starts and the message TRANSFERRING is displayed on the screen The message will disappear after the printing is finished Or dh TRANSFERRING CANCEL 8 Pressing the OK button during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to CONTINUE or CANCEL printing CANCEL SELECT ITEM ENTRY In PRINT ORDER Mode This function lets you print the specified images that have configured DPOF settings PC DEPENDENT FEATURES 23 Downloaded From camera usermanual com BenQ Manuals 1 Use the A F buttons to select the PRINT ORDER mode then press the OK button PRINT MODE SELECT tH ga D a D SELECTITEM ENTRY 2 Use the button to access in the selection of paper EA setting then press the OK button to print SIZE You may select the desired item depending on SIZE BORDERLESS the type of printer being used BORDERLESS You may select the desired item depending
11. step ISO Auto 100 200 White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Sunset Tungsten Fluorescent File Format Still Image JPEG format EXIF2 2 DCF DPOF TIFF format Image Size 2560x1920 2048x1536 1280x960 640x480 pixels Movie Clips ASF format with Continuous recording Movie Size 640x480 30 fps 320x240 30fps Storage Built in memory 16MB SD Card compatible Image Play Single image ASF play Thumbnails Slide show Interface Digital output USB 1 1 with conversion DC input 5V adapter Power Source Specified Rechargeable Lithium ion Battery AC adaptor Dimensions 88 5 x 54 4 x 24 mm WxHxD Weight Approx 130g w o battery SD card Specifications 27 ls Downloaded From camera usermanual com BenQ Manua yst sugq SERVICE INFORMATION Technical Support If you encountered problems using DC E53 and the camera driver program please visit the following web address ystpsugq 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 camera usermanual com BenQ Manuals
12. too far away for the flash to have any effect i AUTO FLASH The flash fires automatically according to the photographic conditions FORCED The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness Select FLASH this mode for recording images with high contrast backlighting and deep shadows Usin Notes In Q backlight mode the flash is fixed at In amp landscape and amp macro modes the flash is fixed at In the capture mode i continuous and UA AEB the flash is fixed at The flash cannot be used in the 88 mode the DC E53 Downloaded From camera usermanual com BenQ Manuals 3 1 2 3 Using the Self Timer The self timer can be set in mode This feature is useful for situations where you may wish to join into the scene when taking group shots 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 button to select the desired self timer mode gt OFF gt gt NO INDICATION 5 Compose your image and press the shutter button The self timer function is activated and the sta tus of countdown is displayed on the LCD moni tor 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 button Note The self timer setti
13. 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 Press the shutter button again to stop recording Notes The flash and self timer cannot be used in 88 mode While a video is being recorded to an SD card do not open the bat tery SD card cover nor remove the battery or SD card Doing so might damage the SD card or destroy the data 3 2 1 Movie Mode LCD Monitor Information 1 Movie mode 0 2 Available recording time Elapsed time 3 Video size E 00 00 03 Vea 640 x 480 Avek 320 x 240 SD memory card indicator if present Battery power indicator 15254 Time 2004 05 17 Date Zoom status Ce Di a Usin the DC E53 13 Downloaded From camera usermanual com BenQ Maftuals 3 2 2 Movie Mode Menu Settings S 1 Slide the mode switch to 8 w 2 Press the button to access in Camera menu then use the a lt P gt buttons to select FUNCTION menu z 3 Use the A W lt P buttons to select the desired item in FUNCTION menu then press the OK button EXPOSURE 0 0EV SELECT PAGE EXITS 4 To exit from the menu press the E button SELECT ITEM lt ENTRY Icon Item Functional Description SIZE K Sets the size of the image that will be recorded 640x480 320x240 ra
14. 90 Counterclockwise 0 Original 90 Clockwise counterclockwise Notes e If there is no image stored in the internal memory or memory card NO PICTURE message will appear on the monitor Pressing the OI button while playing back images changes the LCD display in the sequence of Standard display Detailed display No information 3 3 2 2 Magnifying Images While reviewing your images you may enlarge a selected portion of an image This magnification allows you to view the details Images that are being displayed can be enlarged in 8 times enlargement 1 Adjust the zoom ratio by using the zoom button 100 0001 To enlarge the selected image press the T button e To return to normal magnification press the W button lt The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD 3x 2 To view different portion of the images press the A lt 4 gt buttons to adjust the display area You will see a white frame with a pink box inside The white frame indicates the entire image while the pink box shows the location of the currently enlarged area 3 To return to regular display toggle the W button until the regular display appears on the screen monitor Usin the DC E53 15 Downloaded From camera usermanual com BenQ Manuals 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 functio
15. BenQ DC E53 Digital Camera User s Manual Welcome Downloaded From camera usermanual com BenQ 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 q 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 Windows Internet Explorer and Outlook Express are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Oth ers are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations 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 Ina closed car that is in direct sunlight
16. C power adapter to a wall outlet Charging time differs depending on the ambient temperature and the status of battery Notes The digital still camera must be used with the specified AC power adapter Dam age caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty e Always make sure that the digital still camera is off before removing the battery The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used This is normal and not a malfunction When using the digital still camera in cold environments keep the digital still camera and its battery warm by holding it inside your jacket or other warm pro tective environment Preparing Your DC E53 for Use 3 Downloaded From camera usermanual cont BenQ Manuals qsysug 2 3 Using an AC power adapter 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 4 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card Optional Accessory The digital still camera comes with internal memory allowing you to record video clips captured images or voice files in the digital still camera However you can also expand the memory capacity
17. E NORMAL Image size resolution E 2560x 1920 G am 2048 x 1536 Ei 1280 x960 R 640 x480 iG TIFFIMAGE Available number of shots SD memory card indicator if present Battery power indicator waa Full battery power a Medium battery power lt a Low battery power lt Virtually no battery power Scene mode AUTO BACKLIGHT PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE NIGHT SCENE SPORTS amp MACRO Flash mode s RED EYE NO FLASH 4 AUTO FLASH 4 FORCED FLASH Using the DC E53 10 1i 12 13 14 15 15 54 2004 05 17 Self timer icon if used 3 second delay o 10 second delay White balance AUTO AUTO 38 DAYLIGHT aa CLOUDY e SUNSET TUNGSTEN 34 FLUORESCENT Capture mode icon S SINGLE W CONTINUOUS TAI AEB Time Date Focus area Exposure value no indication with OEV Zoom status Manuals i 3 1 2 Changing Camera Settings Camera settings can be changed with the five way button 1 Up Flash Scrolls upwards in menus and enables you to choose the appropriate flash setting 2 Left Quick View Scrolls left in menus and enables you to view the last picture that was captured 3 Down Scene Scrolls downwards in menus and enables you to choose the scene 4 Right Self Timer Scrolls right in menus and toggles through the self timer settings 5 OK Enters the menu pag
18. Item Functional Description i ae DATE TYPE Sets the displayed type of date and time on the screen Y M D YiM D Year Month Da y D M Y Day Month Year M D Y Month Day Year DATE SETUP Sets the date and the time D DATE LANGUAGE Sets the language that is displayed on the LCD monitor idt NTSC VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUTSets video output standard of the camera so you may connect PAL your camera to video equipment PAL NTSC VERSION Displays the firmware version of the camera G 20 Using the DC E53 Downloaded From camera usermanual com BenQ Manuals PC DEPENDENT FEATURES 4 1 Bundled Software ystsugq The DC E53 is supplied bundled with the following software Ulead Photo Ulead Photo Express 5 0 SE is a complete photo project software for Express 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 Ulead Photo Explorer 8 0 SE Basic provides an efficient way to Explorer transfer browse modify and distribute digital media It is the all in one tool for owners of digital cameras Web Cams DV camcorders scanners or anyone who strives to effectively handle digital media Ulead Video Ulead VideoStudio 8 SE VCD is home video ed
19. M 7 Camera pouch 8 Conversion adapter 9 AC adapter If any of the items are missing or appear to be damaged contact your dealer Save the packaging in the event you need to ship your camera for service 1 2 DC E53 Components 1 2 1 Front View ee eta a ee Oi ON 2 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Ben Shutter button Power button Built in flash Mode switch gt Playback 22 Movie Still picture Self timer LED AF auxiliary light Speaker Lens Lens cover Conversion adapter terminal Tripod mount Microphone Touring your DC E53 1 uals 1 2 2 Rear View lol e Display Audio mode W Zoom out button Control and Set buttons S 1 LCD monitor ga 2 n button a 3 Status LED 4 T Zoom in button 5 Menu button 6 T Delete button 7 Strap eyelet 8 9 Battery SD memory card cover 10 Tripod socket 1 2 3 Status LED Indicator Color State During Power Off Solid red 1 The digital still camera is powering up Sites 2 The digital still camera is in the process of battery charge LED Blinking red Image is being processed and stored to memory Solid green USB communication is in progress Self timer LED Blinking red The self timer function is activated Tourin Downloaded From car your DC E53 1a usermanual com BenQ Manuals PREPARING Your DC E53 FOR USE 2 1 Installing the Battery yst sugq We highly recomm
20. O Allows you to copy your files from the digital still camera s internal memory Toy CARD 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 Index same time which can quickly search for the image that you want 4 9 4 RESIZE Changes the size of a recorded image i 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1280x960 640x480 EXIT CHANGE Allows you to specify one of your recorded images as your startup screen LOGO LOGO which will be displayed on the monitor whenever you turn on the camera EXECUTE CANCEL 1 DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format allows you to embed printing informa DPOF tion on your memory card Files saved in the DPOF format can be printed using compatible printers or through a laboratory printing device 3 3 4 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information Video Playback mode 0 Frame number Video size 100 0001 SD memory card indicator if present Battery power indicator Stop indicator Fast reverse playback indicator Fast forward playback indicator Video status bar PO AEE O D 10 Movie mode SOOO ISON OU eon 3 3 5 Playing Back Video Clips Press the shutter button to start playing back a video clip To pause or resume video playback press the shutter button e To stop playback press the OK button e Use the W butto
21. by using an optional SD Secure Digital memory card so that you can store more files 1 Always make sure the digital still 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 the SD memory card make sure the camera is turned off Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject Notes Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital still camera before using it LOCK LOCK dentally erased from an SD card you can slide the write protect tab on the side of the Write protect tab Write protection state To prevent valuable data from being acci SD memory card to LOCK e To save edit or erase data on an SD memory card you must unlock the card You should format an SD memory card with the camera before using it for the first time To format the internal memory do not insert a memory card into the camera Otherwise you will format the memory card Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time e An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted Preparing Your DC E53 for Use Downloaded From camera usermanual com BenQ Manuals USING THE DC E53 3 1 Capture Mode ystpsugq Press the POWER button to turn on the camera Slide the mode switch to
22. e and confirms the chosen setting 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 2 Press the SCN button The screen of scene mode menu is displayed 3 Use the A W lt P buttons to select the desired scene mode then press the OK button to confirm The table below will help you choose the appropriate scene mode Icon Scene mode Description Q Auto Select this mode when you want to leave the settings up to the camera to capture images with ease ra Backlight Select this mode while capturing images with the light coming from behind the subject The flash is fixed at Portrait Select this mode when you want to capture an image that makes the person stand out against a defocused blurred background The default flash mode is set to 48 which is effective in reducing the red eye phenomenon Landscape Select this mode to enhance color saturation shown in mountains forests and other landscape scenery or to take portraits that feature a landmark in the background The flash is fixed at Night Scene Select this mode when you want to photograph people with an evening or night scene background Sports Select this mode when you want to capture fast moving subjects Macro Select this mode to capture close up subject The flash is fixed at
23. e flash mode icon indi cated on the screen stops flashing The memory card is unrecognized by the camera Format the memory card in this camera before its first use or when it was used other than this camera Cannot format a memory card The memory card is write pro tected Remove the write protection End of the memory card life Load new memory card Cannot download images The free space on the hard disk in your computer is insufficient Check whether the hard disk has space for running Windows and if the drive for loading image files has free space of at least that of the mem ory card in the camera No power supply Recharge the battery or use the AC adapter or turn the power on 26 Troubleshooting Downloaded From camera usermanual com BenQ Manuals SPECIFICATIONS 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 Shooting Mode Single Continuous 5 pic AEB 3 pic Flash Modes Auto Forced flash Red eye reduction Flash off Range 0 6 2 5m Recharging time 6 sec Self timer 10 sec 3 sec Exposure Compensation 2 EV 0 5 EV
24. end you to use the specified rechargeable A 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 B Tilt the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow and orient the battery so that its label is facing to the rear side of the camera and then insert the battery 3 Close the battery SD memory card cover C To remove the battery C Open the battery SD memory card cover and then release the battery lock lever When the battery has come out a little slowly pull it out the rest of the way 2 2 Charging the battery The state of charge of the battery will affect the performance of the digital still camera To maximize battery performance and lifetime it is recommended that you fully charge the battery using the optional AC power adapter and then fully discharge it through normal use at least one time Make sure that the power of the digital still camera is off and then insert the battery before starting 1 Insert the conversion adapter into the conversion adapter terminal of the camera as shown in the illustration ye 2 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the DC IN terminal L cil of the conversion adapter 3 Connect the other end of the A
25. fetime The battery or camera feels warm Long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash The flash does not fire The flash cannot recharge The camera is set to 2 m m Switch the camera to a mode other than those listed The flash is set to no flash Set the flash to something other than no flash mode Even though the flash fired the image is dark The distance to the subject is greater than the flash s effective range Get closer to the subject and shoot The image is too dark The image was captured in a dark place while set to no flash Set the flash to another mode is under exposed Set the exposure compensation to a larger value The image is too bright The image is over exposed Set the exposure compensation to a smaller value Downloaded From camera usermanual com Ben Troubleshooting 25 Manuals Symptom Cause Measure Even if I press the shutter button the camera does not shoot ystpsugq 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 the way Press the shutter button all the way 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 th
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27. iting software that Studio makes editing movies as fun as shooting them Users can make one in three easy steps using the new Movie Wizard mode Share finished projects on VCD tape the Web and mobile devices To install the software refer to the information supplied with the CDs 4 2 USB Mode 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 USB screen is displayed 5 Use the A buttons to select PC then press the OK button 6 There will be a new Removable Disk icon detected in My Computer in which contains your recorded images video clips audio files g ENTRY GB Note When connecting to the computer it is necessary to install the battery or use an AC power adapter PC DEPENDENT FEATURES 21 Downloaded From camera usermanual com BenQ Manuals 4 3 Printer Mode 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 qsysug Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 Connect the USB port on the camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied USB cable then turn on your camera and the printer The USB
28. n 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 Use the A W lt P buttons to select the image to be displayed at regular size then press the OK button to display the selected image on full screen ystpsugq Note As appropriate the 6 or 8 icon will be displayed in a thumbnail dis play 3 3 3 Playback Mode Menu Settings Slide the mode switch to J 1 2 Press the C button to access in PLAY menu 3 Use the A W lt P buttons to select the desired setting then press the OK button 4 To exit from the menu press the E button CHANGELOGO gt EXECUTE lt SELECT PAGE gt SELECT ITEM v EXIT SELECT ITEM lt gt ENTRY G Icon Item Functional Description SLIDESHOW This function enables you to play back your images automatically in SHOW sequential order as a slide show This is a very useful and entertaining fea ture for reviewing recorded images and for presentations 3SEC 5SEC 7SEC 9SEC PROTECT Set the data to read only to prevent images from being erased by mistake Cc YES NO DELETE ALL Delete all files U YES NO 16 Using the DC E53 Downloaded From camera usermanual com BenQ Manuals Icon Item Functional Description COPY T
29. n press the OK button If you wish to cancel the deletion select NO Note Protected images cannot be deleted 3 1 3 Capture Mode Menus Settings 3 1 3 1 Capture Mode Picture Menu 1 Slide the mode switch to 2 Press the button to access in Camera menu then use the lt P gt buttons to select PICTURE menu 3 Use the A W lt P buttons to select the desired item in PICTURE menu then press the OK button 4 To exit from the menu press the button El Bal i SELECT PAGE gt SELECT ITEM v Icon Item Functional Description E SIZE Sets the size of the image that will be captured g 2560x1920 Fl 640 x 480 E 2048 x 1536 TIFF IMAGE i 1280 x 960 UALITY S Q sk SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL Sets the quality compression rate at which the image is captured Sets the level of image sharpness W HIGH mb NORMAL LOW Ay SHARPNESS the DC E53 Manuals Icon Item Functional Description COLOR Sets the color of the image that will be captured NORMAL B amp W SEPIA WHITE Sets the white balance when capturing images under specific lighting con BALANCE ditions AUTO AUTO DAYLIGHT CLOUDY SUNSET TUNGSTEN x FLUORESCENT MANUAL WB Allows for manually setting the white balance Manual WB is convenient WB i W when the white balance presets do not offer a good match to your specific lighting conditions Before selecting EXECUTE
30. n to start fast reverse playback e Use the A button to start fast forward playback Using the the DC E53 17 Downloaded From camera usermanual com BenQ M 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 ver sion 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 ystpsugq 3 4 Audio Mode Audio mode allows you to use the DC E53 as a voice recorder Sound saved on the installed SD memory card or in the camera s internal memory 3 4 1 Recording Voice Files Press the POWER button to turn on the camera A Slide the mode switch to 82 B Press the IOI button to access Audio mode Press the shutter button to start recording C e Bw NM A indicator is displayed on the screen Recording stops when you press the shutter button again RECORD lor sTOP VOLUME VOLUME 3 4 2 Audio Mode LCD Menu 1 Audio mode SD memory card indicator if present Battery power indicator Sound level speaker volume Audio file name AUD_0001 WB wh SELECT FILE oy VOLUME 3 4 3 Playing Back a Voice File Using the DC E53 Downloaded From camera usermanual com BenQ Manuals 1 Perfo
31. ng is automatically cancelled after an image is captured 3 1 2 4 Using the Optical Zoom Zoom photography allows you to capture images magnified up to 3 times or wide angle photography depending on the distance up to the subject You can further enlarge the center of the screen and capture images using the digital zoom 1 Slide the mode switch to or D8 2 Compose the image with the zoom button Pressing the T button zooms in on the subject and enlarges the subject on the LCD monitor Pressing the W button provides a wider angle image The lens position moves according to the zoom but ton setting 3 Press the shutter button down halfway to set the focus and exposure then press it down fully to capture the image Note Zoom function cannot be used while a video clip is recording Usin the DC E53 9 Downloaded From camera usermanual com BenQ Manuals qsysug 10 Usin Downloaded From camera usermanual com Ben 3 1 2 5 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 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 82 2 Press the TJ button The last image and delete message appears on the screen 3 Use the lt 4 P buttons to select YES the
32. on the type of printer being used EXIT lt SELECT gt GO Gx 3 Use the A buttons to select PRINT then press the OK button to confirm SELECT ITEM 3 ENTRY 4 The printing starts and the message TRANSFERRING is displayed on the screen The message will disappear after the printing is finished Or dh TRANSFERRING CANCEL 5 Pressing the OK button during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to CONTINUE or CANCEL printing SELECT ITEM ENTRY 24 PC DEPENDENT FEATURES Downloaded From camera usermanual com BenQ Manuals 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 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 The battery is not 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 to maximize its per formance and li
33. rm the above steps 1 3 Voice playlist appears on the screen 2 Use the A F 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 To pause playback press the button To resume playback press the OK button To stop playback press the OK button again 3 4 4 Deleting Voice Files 1 Make sure the camera is in Audio mode 2 In the Audio mode use the A V buttons to select the voice file you want to delete 3 Press the ff button to delete the selected voice file 4 When the delete message appears use the lt P buttons to select YES and then press the OK button If you wish to cancel the deletion select NO 3 5 Setup Mode am Je PLAY lore PAUSE VOLUME STOP VOLUME NO gt VOLUME VOLUME This feature allows you to set up the default settings for using your camera in addition to image related settings Select your personal preferences for the camera with this mode 3 5 1 Setup Menus in Camera and Movie Mode Slide the mode switch to or 8 1 2 Press the C button 3 Press the lt P buttons to select the SETUP menu 4 Use the A W lt 4 P buttons to select the desired setting then press the OK button SELECT PAGE gt EXIT ES SELECT PAGE lt gt SELECT ITEM v SELECT ITEM v Icon Item Functional Description SPEAKER Enables or di
34. sables the sounds associated with camera button functions SLIDE SHOW ON OFF Usin the DC E53 19 Downloaded From camera usermanual com BenQ Manuals Icon Item Functional Description ti 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 format aq ted if it is write protected YES NO Dp SLEEP If the camera goes unused for a certain period of time while the camera is U powered on it will switch to idle mode If the camera is idle re active it by pressing any button OFF 30SEC 1MIN 2MIN amp RESET Returns all basic settings to the digital still camera s default settings The ORY time setting will not be reset YES NO POWER OFF __ If no operation is performed for a specific period of time the camera will Index automatically turn off This feature is useful to reduce battery consump tion OFF 3MIN 5MIN 10MIN 4 DATE The date of recording can be printed directly on still images This function R D PRINTING must be activated before the image is captured ON OFF 3 5 2 Setup Menus in Playback Mode Slide the mode switch to B J 2 Press the C2 button 3 Press the lt P buttons to select the SETUP menu 4 Use the A W lt P buttons to select the desired setting then press the OK button SELECT PAGE lt gt EXIT SELECT ITEM v Icon

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