DC E53+ Digital Camera User`s Manual
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1. Icon Item Functional Description SPEAKER Enables or disables the sounds associated with camera button functions ON OFF mM FORMAT Erases all data and reformats the internal memory or the SD card loaded in PT your camera Protected images are also erased SD card cannot be format ted if it is write protected YES NO xR SLEEP If the camera goes unused for a certain period of time while the camera is AUTO powered on it will switch to idle mode If the camera is idle re activate it by pressing any button OFF 30SEC 1MIN 2MIN RESET Returns all basic settings to the digital still camera s default settings The oy time setting will not be reset YES NO AUTO POWER OFF If no operation is performed for a specific period of time the camera will 0 automatically turn off This feature is useful to reduce battery consump tion OFF 3MIN 5MIN 10MIN bate DATE The date of recording can be printed directly on still images This function mz PRINTING must be activated before the image is captured ON OFF 3 5 2 Setup Menus in Playback Mode 1 Slide the mode switch to BJ 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 gt SELECT ITEM v Icon Item Functional Description rag DATE TYPE Sets the displayed type of date and time on the screen played typ YIMID Y M D Y2. To install the software refer to the information supplied with respective CDs 4 2 USB Mode 1 Insert the conversion adapter into the conversion adapter terminal ofthe 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 The USB screen is displayed 5 Use the A W buttons to select PC then press the OK button 6 A Removable Disk icon appears in My Computer Click this icon to access recorded images video clips audio files Note When connecting to the computer it is necessary to install the battery or use an AC power adapter PC DEPENDENT FEATURES 21 qsysug 4 3 Printer Mode If a printer that supports PictBridge is available images can be printed without using a computer by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge compatible printer Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 Connect the USB port on the camera and the USB jack on the printer using the supplied USB cable then turn on your camera and the printer The USB screen is displayed 2 Use the 4 W buttons to select PRINTER then press the OK button PRINTER SELECT ITEM ENTRY amp Printing images When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge compliant printer the PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed on the monit
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4. button to select the desired self timer mode OFF gt gt NO INDICATION 5 Compose your image and press the shutter button The self timer function is activated and the countdown status is displayed on the LCD monitor The self timer LED flashes and the image will be captured after the preset time has elapsed To cancel the self timer at any time press the button Note The self timer setting is automatically turned off 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 88 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 wide 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 being recorded Set the zoom before you start recording Using the DC E53 9 qsysug 3 1 2 5 Deleting Images Use this function to delete one or all images video clips stored in the internal memory or memory c
5. 30fps Storage Built in memory 16MB SD Card compatible Image Play Single image ASF play Thumbnails Slide show Interface Digital output USB 2 0 high speed compatible with conversion adapter DC input 5V AV output NTSC PAL Power Source Specified Rechargeable Lithium ion Battery AC adaptor Dimensions 88 5 x 54 4 x 24mm WxHxD Weight Approx 130 g w o battery SD card Specifications 27 ysmsug SERVICE INFORMATION Technical Support If you have any problems or questions regarding the DC E53 or the camera driver you can visit the following web site for further assistance http support BenQ com For free driver updates product information and news releases visit the following web site http www BenQ com Service Information
6. PRINT ORDER SELECT ITEM ENTRY PRINT PAPER SIZE BORDERLESS STANDARD ff STANDARD EXIT lt SELECT gt GO SELECT ITEM ENTRY amp GO TRANSFERRING CANCEL CANCEL SELECT ITEM ENTRY amp Refer to the sym the problem persists contact your local reseller or service center ptoms and measures listed below before sending the camera for repairs If Symptom Cause Measure The power does not come on There is no battery or the battery is not inserted correctly Insert the battery correctly The battery has no power Recharge the battery or use the AC power adapter The AC power adaptor is not connected correctly Connect it properly The battery runs out of power quickly It is being used in extremely low temperatures Many shots are being captured in dark places requiring a flash 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 to maximize its per formance and lifetime The battery or camera feels warm The camera or flash was used con tinuously over a long period of time flash does not The camera is set to E 3 Switch the camera to a mode other ire than those listed The flash does not m recharge The flash is set to no flash Set the flash t
7. Zoom status Using the DC E53 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 ysmsug 2 Left Exposure compensation Backlight correction Scrolls left in menus and enables you to activate exposure compensation backlight correction function 3 Down Scene Scrolls downwards in menus and enables you to choose the scene setting 4 Right Self Timer Scrolls right in menus and toggles through the self timer settings 5 OK Enables you to view the last picture that was captured 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 Ga button The scene mode menu is displayed 3 Use the lt P buttons to select the desired scene mode then press the OK button to confirm To cancel the selection and exit from the scene mode menu press the A W buttons The table below will help you choose the appropriate scene mode Icon Scene mode Description Auto Select this mode when you want to leave the settings up to the camera to capture images with ease 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
8. A COPY TO Allows you to copy your files from the camera s internal memory to a mem cr CARD ory 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 Inder same time which enables you to quickly search for the image that you want 49 4 RESIZE Changes the size of a recorded image RI 2560x1920 2048 x 1536 1280x960 640x480 EXIT ao 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 oe Frame number Video size SD memory card indicator if present Battery power indicator Stop indicator Fast reverse playback indicator Fast forward playback indicator Video status bar Pe ED 10 Movie mode venausunn 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 Use the W button to start fast reve
9. rotates the image clockwise whereas the W button rotates the image counterclockwise 100 0001 a 90 Counterclockwise 90 Clockwise 0 Original Notes e If there is no image stored in the internal memory or memory card a NO PICTURE message will appear on the monitor e Pressing the OI button while playing back images changes the LCD display in the sequence of Standard display Detailed display gt 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 of the image The DC E53 provides 8X magnification during playback 1 Adjust the zoom ratio by using the zoom button 1000001 A To enlarge the selected image press the T button e To return to normal magnification press the W button e The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor 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 press the W button until the normal image 1X magnification appears on the screen Using the DC E53 15 qsysug 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
10. the screen Use the A buttons to select the voice file you want to play Press the OK button to start playback of the voice file through the camera s speaker To pause playback press the button e To resume playback press the OK button e To stop playback press the OK button again 3 4 4 Deleting Voice Files Make sure the camera is in Audio mode Inthe Audio mode use the A V buttons to select the voice file you want to delete Press the button to delete the selected voice file 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 oe Ac ort VOLUME VOLUME ee AUD_0003 o DELETE YES NO OFF VOLUME VOLUME This feature allows you to set up the default settings for 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 ae an Slide the mode switch to or 88 Press the E button Press the lt P gt buttons to select the SETUP menu Use the A W lt P buttons to select the desired setting then press the OK button 7 a DD H o S ey SELECT PAGE gt SELECT ITEM v Using the DC E53 SETUP rout AUTO AUTO bare GG 0 SELECT PAGE lt gt SELECT ITEM v 19 qsysug 20
11. to access the menu then use the lt P gt 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 gt 4 To exit from the menu press the 3 button SELECT ITEM v Icon Item Functional Description CAPTURE Sets the recording method at the time of capturing images B MODE S SINGLE W CONTINUOUS AEB Using the DC E53 11 qsysug 12 Icon Item Functional Description iia LCD Selects a brightness level for the LCD monitor Dr BRIGHTNESS The adjustment range is from 5 to 5 J 8 DIGITAL Enables or disables digital zoom RN zoom ON OFF Mr QUICK VIEW Enables the display of a captured image on the LCD monitor immediately VIEW after you have captured the image ON OFF EXPOSURE Sets the correct exposure when the subject is much brighter or darker than d the background The exposure compensation value can be set in the range from 2 0EV to 2 0EV at 1 3EV intervals ISO Sets the light sensitivity for capturing images When the ISO figure is increased the camera sensitivity is enhanced for low lighting but your images will appear more pixelated grainy AUTO 50 100 200 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 o
12. 1 Front View lien ss 28 Movie amp Still picture 5 Self timer LED AF auxiliary light 6 Speaker 7 Lens Lens cover 8 Conversion adapter terminal 9 Tripod mount 10 Microphone Touring your DC E53 1 qsysug 1 2 2 Rear View 1 LCD monitor 2 love Display Audio mode button 3 Status LED T Zoom in button W Zoom out button C Menu button U Delete button Strap eyelet Control and Set buttons Battery SD memory card cover 0 Tripod socket gt een el 1 2 3 Status LED Indicator Color State Description Solid red 1 The DC E53 is powering up 2 The DC E53 is in the process of charging the battery Status TED 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 Touring your DC E53 PREPARING YOUR DC E53 FOR USE 2 1 Installing the Battery ysmsug We highly recommend you use only the specified rechargeable A lithium ion battery for your digital still camera Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery 1 Open the battery SD memory card cover A 2 Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown B B Move the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow Place the battery so that its label is facing the rear side of the camera and then insert the
13. 3 2 3 Thumbnail Display Index Playback This function allows you to view four or nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image 1 Press the W button Four or nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously 2 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 in full screen mode Note As appropriate the Q or 88 icon will be displayed in a thumbnail dis play 3 3 3 Playback Mode Menu Settings Slide the mode switch to DJ J 1 2 Press the C button to access the 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 3 button CHANGE LOGO SELECT PAGE lt SELECT ITEM lt 3 gt SELECT PAGE gt SELECT ITEM v Icon Item Functional Description EDE SLIDESHOW This function enables you to set the time interval while playing back your SHOW images automatically in sequential order as a slide show This is a very use ful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presen tations 3SEC 5SEC 7SEC 9SEC PROTECT Sets the data to read only to prevent images from being erased by mistake YES NO Oa DELETE ALL Deletes all files Ww YES NO 16 Using the DC E53 Icon Item Functional Description
14. Beng DC 53 Digital Camera User s Manual Welcome Gi 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 ij 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 Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations Gij 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 Unstable locations If your camera b
15. Icon Item Functional Description al SIZE Sets the size of the video clip that will be recorded 640x480 320x240 E Color Sets the color of the video clip that will be captured NORMAL B amp W SEPIA se LCD BRIGHT Selects a brightness level for the LCD monitor I The adjustment range is from 5 to 5 EXPOSURE Sets the correct exposure when the subject is much brighter or darker than 4 the background The exposure compensation value can be set in the range from 2 0EV to 2 0EV at 1 3EV 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 BJ 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 gt button Using the DC E53 3 3 1 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information Image Playback mode oe Frame number SD memory card indicator if present Battery power indicator Image size resolution Camera mode supumn 3 3 2 Viewing Images 3 3 2 1 Rotating Images Pressing the A V buttons during image playback will rotate the image 90 degrees The A button
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17. and its battery warm by holding it inside your jacket or other warm protective environment Preparing Your DC E53 for Use 3 qsy3ug 2 3 Using an AC Power Adapter Using an AC power adapter prevents the DC E53 from automatically powering off while transferring files to your computer See the preceding section to learn how to charge the battery Note Make sure that you use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty 2 4 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card Optional Accessory The DC E53 is equipped with internal memory allowing you to record video clips capture images or voice files in the digital still camera However 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 digital still camera is turned off before inserting or removing a memory card 2 Insert an SD memory card with 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 ofthe memory card and it will eject Notes Be sure to format the SD memory card with this digital still camera before using it e To prevent valuable data from being acci EOCK 4 EOCK dentally erased from an SD card you can slide the write protect tab o
18. ard Please note that the deleted images or video clips cannot be recovered Immediate Erase Quick Delete Function The quick delete function enables you to delete an image immediat 1 Slide the mode switch to or 88 J 2 Press the button The last image and delete message appears on the screen 3 Use the P buttons to select YES then press the OK button If you wish to cancel the deletion select NO Note Protected images cannot be deleted 3 1 3 Capture Mode Menu Settings 3 1 3 1 Capture Mode Picture Menu 1 Slide the mode switch to 2 Press the FZ button to access the 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 FZ button ely after capturing it BB Eb W WB w SELECT PAGE gt SELECT ITEM v Icon Item Functional Description E SIZE Sets the size of the image that will be captured g 2560x1920 I 640x480 lam 2048 x 1536 FE TIFF IMAGE Ei 1280x960 rs QUALITY Sets the quality compression rate at which the image is captured k SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL Ay SHARPNESS Sets the level of image sharpness fi HIGH W NORMAL m LOW Using the DC E53 Icon Item Functional Description O COLOR Sets the color of the image that wi
19. 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 battery charge status affects the performance of the DC E53 To maximize the performance and life of the battery 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 camera is off before inserting the battery 1 Insert the conversion adapter into the conversion adapter terminal of the camera as shown in the illustration 2 Connect one end ofthe AC power adapter to the DC IN terminal Pe ae of the conversion adapter 3 Connect the other end of the AC power adapter to a wall outlet Charging times differ depending on the ambient temperature and the status of the battery Notes The DC E53 must be used with the specified AC power adapter Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty e Always make sure that the 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 camera in cold environments keep the camera
20. bjects 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 4 W buttons to select CONTINUOUS Wil then press the OK button 2 To exit from the menu press the CE button The Si 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 Using the DC E53 3 1 3 2 3 Using the Digital Zoom Using a combination of 3X optical zoom and 4X digital zoom permits zoom photography up to 12X to suit the subject and the distance Digital zoom is a useful feature however the more an image is enlarged zoomed the more pixelated grainy the image will appear ysmsug Note The zoom setting is automatically cancelled by either
21. ear Month Day D M Y Day Month Year M D Y Month Day Year A DATE SETUP Sets the date and the time ATI BO LANGUAGE Sets the language that is displayed on the LCD monitor i NTSC VIDEO OUT Sets the video output standard of the camera so you may connect your PAL camera to video equipment PAL NTSC VERSION Displays the firmware version of the camera Using the DC E53 PC DEPENDENT FEATURES 4 1 Bundled Software ysmsug The DC E53 is supplied with the following software Ulead Photo Ulead Photo Express 5 0 SE is a complete photo project software Express 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 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 webcams DV camcorders scanners or for anyone striving to effectively handle digital media Ulead Video Ulead VideoStudio 8 SE VCD is home video editing software that Studio makes editing movies as fun as shooting them Users can make a movie in three easy steps using the new Movie Wizard mode Share finished projects on VCD tape the web and mobile devices
22. ecomes 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 disconnect 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 1 Touring your DC E53 ueessesesneneseennnennenennennnennnnennnnene 1 1 1 Checking the Package Contents ssissssersisisnsurnevenininsnensnens 1 12 DC E53 Components anna ke 1 1 2 1 Pront Viewer hinein 1 1 2 2 Rear Views nenn 2 1 2 3 StatusEED Indieat rs ansehen 2 2 Preparing Your DC E53 for Use uuuununsesessss 3 2 1 Installing the Battery Barker 3 2 2 Charging the Balte inneni al 3 2 3 Using an AC Power Adapter cccccssccssssssscssssssssssseseees 4 2 4 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card Option
23. ge 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 PRINT SELECT ITEM ENTRY amp 7 The printing starts and the message TRANSFERRING is displayed on the screen The message disappears after printing is finished ih 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 amp In PRINT ORDER Mode This function lets you print the specified images that have configured DPOF settings PC DEPENDENT FEATURES 23 qsysug 1 Use the 4 W buttons to select the PRINT ORDER mode then press the OK button 2 Use the button to access in the selection of paper setting then press the OK button to print SIZE You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used BORDERLESS You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used 3 Use the A F buttons to select PRINT then press the OK button to confirm 4 The printing starts and the message TRANSFERRING is displayed on the screen The message disappears after printing is finished 5 Pressing the OK button during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to CONTINUE or CANCEL printing 24 PC DEPENDENT FEATURES PRINT MODE SELECT
24. he table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode Icon Scene Mode Description BA 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 camera lens or get as close to the camera as possible NO FLASH Use this mode in environment where flash use is prohibited or if the dis tance to the subject is too far away for the flash to have any effect LA AUTO FLASH The flash fires automatically according to the photographic conditions 5 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 Notes In landscape and amp macro modes the flash is fixed at In the Mil continuous and Al AEB capture modes the flash is fixed at The flash cannot be used in the 88 mode Using the DC E53 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 be part of the picture 1 Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface Press the POWER button to turn on the camera 2 3 Slide the mode switch to 4 m wn gt Toggle the
25. ll be captured Ze NORMAL to B amp W 3 SEPIA ick WHITE Sets the white balance when capturing images under specific lighting con an BALANCE ditions gg AUTO AUTO DAYLIGHT CLOUDY SUNSET 4 TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT MANUAL WB Allows you to set the white balance manually Manual WB is convenient WB A W when the white balance presets do not offer a good match to your specific lighting conditions Before selecting EXECUTE 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 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 any 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 2 button
26. n the side of the Write protect tab Write protection state SD memory card to LOCK e To save edit or erase data on an SD memory card you must unlock the card While formatting the internal memory do not insert a memory card into the camera Otherwise the memory card is formatted instead of the camera s internal memory Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time Back up your data before formatting An SD memory card having read or write problems may not be properly formatted Preparing Your DC E53 for Use USING THE DC E53 3 1 Capture Mode wn e Press the POWER button to turn on the camera Slide the mode switch to Press down halfway Compose your image in the LCD monitor Press the shutter button down halfway 1 then press it down fully 2 ysysugq Pressing the shutter button down halfway automati cally focuses and adjusts the exposure The focus area frame turns blue when the camera is focused and the exposure is determined 5 ress down full When the focus or exposure is not suitable the frame y of the focus area turns yellow If the 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 pres
27. o something other than no flash mode 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 dark The image was captured in a dark place while set to no flash Set the flash to another mode It 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 Troubleshooting 25 ysysugq ystsugq 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 Wait until the flash mode icon indi cated on the screen stops flashing The camera doesn t recognize the memory card Format the memory card in this camera before its first use or before using it with another camera Cannot format a memory card The memory card is write pro tected Remove the write protection End of the memory ca
28. or Use the A V 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 button to access the paper selection setting then press the OK button to confirm PRINT PAPER SIZE You may select the desired item depending on SIZE BORDERLESS the type of printer being used STANDARD J STANDARD BORDERLESS You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used EXIT lt SELECT gt GO Gx 3 Use the lt P buttons to select the image you want to print then press the W button to set MORE print reservations SELECT PAGE lt gt PRINT 9 CANCEL a MORE v PC DEPENDENT FEATURES 4 Use the A F buttons to select the desired item then press the OK button ERINDINES Use the 4 W buttons to change the setting then press the OK button to confirm DATE QUANTITY Specifies the number of prints You can FILENAME select a number up to 10 DATE If you select WITH images are printed with aaa the date SELECT ITEM ENTRY GO 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 chan
29. rd life Insert a new memory card Cannot download images There is insufficient free space on your computer s hard disk Ensure that the hard disk has space for running Windows and that the drive for loading 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 the power on Use the AC adapter or recharge the battery if need be 26 Troubleshooting 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 32 mm 96 mm 35 mm Equivalent F No F2 8 F4 8 Focusing TTL Auto Focus Range Macro 6 cm Normal 50 cm infinity Shutter Mechanical shutter Up to 1 1000 sec 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 1 3 EV step ISO Auto 50 100 200 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
30. rse playback e Use the A button to start fast forward playback Using the DC E53 17 ys sug qsysug Notes The zoom function cannot be activated while playing back video clips To play back video clips on the computer we recommend you to use Windows Media Player 9 0 WMP 9 0 You can download the latest WMP version from the website at www microsoft com e Pressing the IOI button in video playback mode changes the LCD display in the sequence of Indicators on Indicators off 3 4 Audio Mode Audio mode allows you to use the DC E53 as a voice recorder Sound saved on the installed SD memory card or in the camera s internal memory 3 4 1 Recording Voice Files 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the camera A Slide the mode switch to 8 B Press the IOI amp button to access Audio mode Press the shutter button to start recording C e RYN A indicator is displayed on the screen e Recording stops when you press the shutter button again AUD_0001 RECORD Jor 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 v wd 18 Using the DC E53 3 4 3 Playing Back a Voice File I Perform the steps 1 3 described under Recording Voice Files on page 18 Voice playlist appears on
31. set to LA which is effective in reducing the red eye phenome non 3 Landscape Select this mode to enhance the color saturation in mountains forests and other landscape scenery or to take portraits that feature a landmark in the background The flash is fixed at Ik Night Scene Select this mode when you want to photograph people with an evening or night scene background N Sports Select this mode when you want to capture fast moving subjects Macro Select this mode to capture close up subjects The flash is fixed at Using the DC E53 7 ys ug Notes The description of each scene serves as a general guide for your conve nience Set the digital still camera to suit your own preferences The scene mode can be set only in E mode 3 1 2 2 Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash You can capture an image using a flash mode suitable to your circumstances 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the camera 2 Slide the mode switch to 3 Press the 44 button The flash mode menu is displayed 4 AUTO FLASH E 4 Use the d P buttons to select the desired flash mode then press the OK button LA e To cancel the selection and exit from the flash mode menu press the A V buttons The flash mode you set will be displayed on the LCD monitor 5 Compose your scene and press the shutter button T
32. sing the shutter button always hold the camera steady This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions under which your cam era may reduce the shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed e Pressing the O button changes the LCD display in the sequence of Standard Display Simplified Display No Information e To review the last captured image press the OK button Press the OK button again to return to the camera mode Using the DC E53 5 qsysug 3 1 1 Capture Mode LCD Monitor Information 1 Camera mode 2 Image quality RSA we SUPER FINE i BI M 0003 FINE A NORMAL A 3 Image size resolution EI 2560x1920 AI 2048 x 1536 1280 x 960 Hil 640x480 TIFF IMAGE 4 Available number of shots 5 SD memory card indicator if present 6 JD Adapter indicator 9 Self timer icon if used Battery power indicator 3 second delay waa Full battery power x 10 d del wa Medium battery power Qo ner ai Low battery power 10 E e 2 Virtually no battery power 3 JAUTO 7 Scene mode 3 DAYLIGHT 6 AUTO a CLOUDY SUNSET PORTRAIT z LANDSCAPE TUNGSTEN 3 FLUORESCENT NIGHT SCENE 11 Capture mode icon SPORTS ST SINGLE WW MACRO 8 Flash mode By CONTINUOUS 4 RED EYE Ah AEB NO FLASH 12 Time 13 Date 4 AUTO FLASH 14 Focus area 4 FORCED FLASH 15 4 Exposure compensation ES Backlight correction 16
33. 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 8 3 Compose the image with the zoom button if desired Optical zoom should be set while composing the scene e 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 e 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 oe 2 Available recording time Elapsed time 3 Video size E 00 00 03 a Go wa Vea 640 x 480 bvek 320 x 240 4 SD memory card indicator if present 5 Battery power indicator w 6 Time 0 7EV 7 Date 8 Exposure compensation no indication with OEV 9 Zoom status Using the DC E53 13 14 3 2 2 Movie Mode Menu Settings 1 Slide the mode switch to 8 2 Press the CZ button to access the camera menu then use the lt P buttons to select MOVIE menu 3 Use the A W lt P buttons to select the desired item in MOVIE menu then press the OK button SELECT PAGE gt 4 To exit from the menu press the E button SELECT ITEM v
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