BenQ DC E30 Digital Camera
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1. 1 Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET Rlaybacls Menu a SN button Delete 2 Press the MENU button 3 Select Delete using the A W buttons and press the y button 4 Select All Images using the 4 W buttons and press the SET button 5 To confirm the deletion on the selected image select Yes using the A W buttons and press the SET button The message No image appears on the LCD monitor Note e To delete images or videos stored in internal memory do not insert a memory card into the camera Otherwise you will delete the images or video clips stored on the memory card Camera Operating Mode 15 3 2 6 Formatting Media This utility formats the internal memory or memory card and erases all stored images and data 1 Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button gt Pl Y bagi Menu 2 Press the MENU button u Delete 3 Select Delete using the A W buttons and press the y button 4 Select Format using the A W buttons and press the SET button 5 To format the memory card internal memory select Yes and press the SET button The message No image appears on the LCD monitor Note Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time To format the internal memory do not insert a memory card into the camera Otherwise you will format the memory card 3 2 7 Copying the Contents of Internal Memory t2. Sets the image quality Refer to section in this manual titled Setting Image Resolution and Quality for further details Your camera adjusts the exposure of each scene automatically However if the subject is very dark or very bright you may override the camera s automatic exposure determination to make the subject brighter or darker This is called EV compensation Examples of Exposure Compensation Positive Compensation Imaging printed text black characters on white paper Portraiture with back lighting Very bright scenes such as snow and highly reflective subjects Shots made up predominantly of sky Negative Compensation Spot lighted subjects particularly against dark backgrounds Imaging of printed text white characters on black paper Scenes with low reflectivity such as shots of green or dark foliage Your camera adjusts the white balance of each scene automatically However the images that your camera captures will appear different under different lighting conditions sun shade fluorescent tungsten lights Unlike your eyes which can easily adjust to different lighting conditions lighting temperatures a digital camera cannot always differentiate between lighting types Under some lighting conditions the image may appear in strange shades If that occurs you may change the white balance setting by specifying a lighting condition temperature most appropriate for your scene 6M 2912x2184 3
3. amp mode 1 Toggle the MODE button to ey and press the SET button 2 To delete the last recorded image movie press the fm button 3 Press the SET button 4 When the delete message appears select Yes using the A W buttons and then press the SET button If you wish to cancel the deletion select No treturns to the preview screen To delete one image or movie Quick Delete mode 1 Toggle the MODE button to 3 and press the SET button 2 Select the image video clip you wish to delete using the w buttons 3 Press the SET button 4 To delete this current image press the Mm button 5 When the delete message appears select Yes using the A W buttons and then press the SET button Ifyou wish to cancel the deletion select No a Rilaybac inddenu m VIN 3 Delete N ME Camera Operating Mode To delete one image movie Delete menu 1 Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET Gs Ray batle Menu button ES Delete 2 Select the image video clip you wish to delete using the V buttons 3 Press the MENU button 4 Select Delete using the A W buttons and press the y button 5 Select This Image using the A W buttons and press the SET button 6 To confirm the deletion on the selected image select Yes using the A W buttons and press the SET button The next image video clip appears To delete all images or movies at once
4. 3 Self Timer The self timer duration is ten seconds Activate the self timer by pressing the shutter button The self timer LED blinks slowly for seven seconds and then blinks rapidly for the last three seconds This allows you to get into the scene when taking group images 1 Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable eani ung Menu as SEES surface Self Timer 2 Toggle the MODE button to eg and press the SET button 3 Press the MENU button 4 Select Self Timer using the 4 W buttons and N Z press the p button 5 Usethe A W buttons to select Yes and press the SET button Toggle the button to exit from the menu mode 6 Press the shutter button The self timer function is activated To cancel the self timer at any time press the shutter button to disrupt the sequence Note e After an image is taken using self timer the self timer mode is turned off Ifyou wish to take another image using the self timer repeat these steps 3 1 4 Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash When you are in Normal mode the focus switch is set to you can take an image using a flash mode suitable to your circumstances 10 Camera Operating Mode 1 Toggle the MODE button to eg and press the SET button 2 Pressthe button repeatedly until the desired flash mode appears Ae Auto flash The flash fires automatically according
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7. new logo select Yes using the A wW buttons and press the SET button A This new logo will be activated on the next time you turn on the camera Togglethe button to exit from the menu mode 3 2 9 Setting the DPOF DPOF is a standard for recording printing information directly on the SD memory cards and other media Files saved in the DPOF format can be printed using compatible printers or through a laboratory printing device To set the DPOF setting on a still image Camera Operating Mode 17 1 Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET Playback Menu DPOF button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Select DPOF using the A W buttons and press the y button 4 Select Single using the A W buttons and press the SET button 5 Select the desired field item using the 4 W buttons and press the SET button Quantity Allow you to select the image quantity E i 0 9 Use the 4 buttons to select Fale Dagle Menu the desired image quantity DPOF Set Image Allow you to select another desired still image you want to specify using the p buttons Exit Allow you to exit from the menu mode Press the SET button to exit from menu mode To set the DPOF setting on all still images at once 1 Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET F button Playback Menu 2 Press the MENU button All 3 Select DPOF using the A W buttons and press
8. on the monitor Chiness Simplilied Chinese Power Off Auto If there is no camera activity no buttons are pressed for a Power Off defined period of time 3 minutes while the camera is powered on the camera will switch to an idle mode and eventually turn itself off to conserve power If the camera is idle re activate the camera by pressing any button dial If the camera has powered off you must to turn the camera on again by pressing the POWER button This feature gives you an option whether to restore all Yes camera settings to their original status or not No Frequency This camera supports different lighting frequencies 50 Hz and 60 Hz When photographing under fluorescent lighting select the correct frequency setting depending in 50 Hz your local area s voltage This function is only effective if 60 Hz you set the White Balance to Fluorescent setting 3 Min 5 Min 10 Min Cancel MENU Options 23 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER Connecting the DC E30 to your computer enables you to perform the following functions upload photos movie clips and sound clips to your computer for storage and organization Before connecting to a computer running Microsoft Windows 98SE you must first install the software that is included on the software installation CD ROM that came with the DC E30 5 1 Installing the Digital Camera Software t s recommended that you set up the driver and software before connecting the digital ca
9. press the amp button you can view the previous still image or movie To cancel the self timer at any time press the shutter button to disrupt the sequence Note mages are played back from the following recording media When no memory card is loaded it plays back from internal memory When an SD memory card is loaded it plays back from SD memory card e Ifthere are no images stored in memory the iNo imagei message will appear on the LCD monitor 3 2 2 Zoom Playback While reviewing your images you may enlarge a selected portion of an image This magnification allows you to view fine details To view still images follow the steps below 1 Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button 2 Select the image that you want to view using the q W buttons and press the SET button 3 Activate the digital zoom feature using the f button Enlarge the image by toggling the SET button Bis 2X 4X re To view the different portion of the enlarged image press the A W y buttons 3 2 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images This function allows you to view as many as nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image 12 Camera Operating Mode To view still images follow the steps below 1 Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button 2 Pressthe Ed button Nine thumbnail images appear on the LCD monitor Assuming there ar
10. the correct focus range Ifthe subject is within 40 to 60 cm blurred select Macro mode The flash does not fire The camera flash is turned off The light source is sufficient The flash is not fully charged There is something wrong with the color of the captured image White balance is not set properly Set the flash mode to Auto Flash mode Wait for the flash to fully charge Set the white balance to Auto mode or other suitable mode The picture is too There is excessive or inadequate Reset EV bias value bright or too dark exposure The LCD screen is not clear The LCD screen plastic cover is dirty The LCD screen has hot spots The camera cannot download images to the PC The cable is not connected properly The camera is off OS is not Windows 98SE 2000 ME XP or the PC is not equipped with a USB port USB driver is not installed Windows 98SE only Troubleshooting Clean the LCD screen with a soft cloth Hot spots are normal and do not affect the camera s functionality Check the cable connection Turn on the power Install Windows 98SE 2000 ME XP and USB port Install the USB Driver Windows 98SE only 29 SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image Sensor Approx 3 0 Mega pixels Lens Focal length f 8 65mm F number 3 0 Digital Zoom Digital 4X LCD Monitor 1 5 inch color TFT LCD Fo
11. the y button 4 Select All using the A W buttons and press the SET button VN u 5 To confirm the setting use the A W buttons to select Yes and press the SET button Quantity 1 Note This function can be used only on still image files that are saved on memory cards 18 Camera Operating Mode 3 5 MOVIE MODE 3 3 1 Recording Video Clips The movie mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels To view still images follow the steps below 1 Open the lens cover 2 Toggle the MODE button to 8 and press the SET button 3 To start recording a video clip press the shutter button Shooting continues until you press the shutter button again 4 Pressing the shutter button again stops recording Note Flash self timer cannot be used 3 3 2 Viewing Video Clips To view a recorded video clip follow these steps 1 Toggle the MODE button to 9 and press the SET button 2 Move to the movie you want to see using the W buttons 3 Press the shutter button Playback begins The elapsed playback indicator or the elapsed time is displayed on the LCD monitor Press the shutter button again to stop the playback To pause resume press the w button L _ Shutter button _ Note e The zoom function cannot be activated during movie playback e To play the video clip back on your computer you may use either Windows Media Player or Apple
12. to the ambient lighting conditions Select this mode for general flash photography Flash off The flash will not fire Select this mode when taking images in a place where flash photography is prohibited or when the distance to the subject is beyond the effective range of the flash 3 Compose the image and press the shutter button Note e Ifyou will not be using the flash turn it off Turning the flash OFF will result in faster camera startup and faster operation because the capacitor will not be charged needlessly Turning the flash OFF when not needed will also improve battery life 3 2 Playback Mode In the mode you can view magnify delete images play video clips or run a slide show Playback mode also provides a thumbnail image display allowing you to quickly search for the image you want 3 2 1 Viewing Images When you take a still image or movie it is immediately stored in internal memory or on an SD memory card Still images and movie in internal memory or on an SD memory card can be displayed on the LCD monitor To view still images follow the steps below 1 Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button The last still image taken is displayed For movies the first frame is displayed as a still image 2 Moveto the still image you want to view using thethe q V buttons Camera Operating Mode 11 Ifyou press the w button you can view the next still image or movie Ifyou
13. BenQ DC E30 Digital Camera User s Manual Welcome Copyright Copyright 2004 by BenQ Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publica tion 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 chemical 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 warran ties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further BenQ Corpora tion 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 Taking Care of Your Camera Do not use your camera at temperatures 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 directly under the sun Unstable locations Ifyour camera becomes wet wipe it with dry cloth a
14. M 2032 x 1520 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 tk Super fine X Fine Normal 1 5EV 1 5EV A Auto Daylight e Cloudy Tungsten 8 Fluorescent Yes No 21 Refer to section in this manual titled Exposure in the Record Menu for further details en A Auto Daylight Refer to section in this manual titled WB in the Record amp Cloud Menu for further details y amp Tungsten U 2 Fluorescent This Image Refer to section in this manual titled Deleting All Images Images Formatting Media for further details Format Exit Card Copy Refer to section in this manual titled Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory Card for further details Slide Show Er Refer to section in this manual titled Slideshow Display visus i 6 Sec for further details uad Exit Refer to section in this manual titled Setting the DPOF Single for further details All Save As Logo Refer to section in this manual titled Changing the Yes Camera StartupLogo for further details No 22 MENU Options Date amp Tim Refer to section in this manual titled Setting the Date and Time for further details Beeper The camera produces a sound beep each time you pressa On camera button if this function is enabled Off Language English French This option allows you to select the language for the menus ap er the LCD it Italian Traditional and the text display
15. QuickTime Player QuickTime basic player is available free of charge compatible with both Mac and Windows computers and can be download from the Apple web site at www apple com For help using QuickTime Player usage please refer to the QuickTime on line help for more information Camera Operating Mode 19 MENU OPTIONS 4 1 The Basic of the Menu Operation e To display the menu 1 Toggle the MODE button to ey 8 3 Kon 2 Press the SET button Onthe amp mode the menu appears Skip Step 3 3 Press the MENU button The menu appears e To select an item 1 Pressthe A W buttons to select the desired item 2 Press the gt button to enter the field menu To select a setting value 1 Press the 4 W buttons to select the desired setting 2 Press the SET button to confirm the selection 3 Toggle the button to exit from the menu mode e To implement a confirmation screen 1 Press the 4 W buttons to select Yes 2 Press the SET button 3 Toggle the button to exit from the menu mode 4 0 OSD Menus To display the related menu options press the MENU button 4 2 1 Record Menu Resolution 6M 20 MENU Options WB White Balance Self Timer This feature gives you an option whether to enable disable the self timer function MENU Options Sets the image resolution Refer to section in this manual titled Setting Image Resolution and Quality for further details
16. Your DC E30 for Use T 2 7 Setting Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size dimension image file size and compression ratio for your images These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory or on a memory card As you get to know the camera it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but produce large files sizes Therefore few images will take up a lot of memory space High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail me a ptun gM enu Lower resolution quality images take up less memory u Resolution space and may be quite suitable for sharing images via e mail in a report or on a web page To change image resolution or image quality perform these steps below 1 Toggle the MODE button to eg and press the SET button 2 Press the MENU button ar 3 Select Resolution Quality using the A w A buttons and press the y button 4 Usethe A W buttons to select the setting that you desire and press the SET button Toggle the lt q button to exit from the menu mode 8 Preparing Your DC E30 for Use CAMERA OPERATING MODE This chapter describes the camera operating modes an
17. and movie clips can be found in the directory Removable Disk DCIM 100CAMEA Note Photo files have the suffix jpg Movie clips have the suffix mpg Refer to your computer s Help for information on viewing or playing multimedia files on your computer Note When transferring images to the computer there is no need to install any batteries into the camera The camera will automatically power on when connected to the computer via USB cable Connecting to a Computer 5 4 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your camera can act as a PC camera which allows you to videoconference with business associates or have a real time conversation with friends or family To use the camera as a PC camera follow these steps Step 1 Install the PC camera driver it is combined with the USB mass storage driver on the CD ROM Step 2 Connecting the camera to your computer Step 3 Running your application software 1 e Windows NetMeeting Note Video conferencing or video editing software is not included with the camera This mode is not supported for Mac General System Requirements for Videoconferencing To use the camera for videoconferencing your computer system must include Microphone Sound card Speakers or headphones Network or Internet connection Step 1 Install the PC Camera Driver The PC camera driver included on the CD ROM is exclusively for Windows The PC camera function is not sup
18. cus Range Normal 1 6m to infinity Macro 0 4m to 0 6m Exposure Automatic exposure with manual EV Compensationcompensation 1 5EV in 0 3EV steps File standards JPEG EXIF 2 2 DPOF 1 0 DCF 1 0 MPEG 1 White Balance Automatic with presets for Cloudy Daylight Tungsten Fluorescent Capture modes Still Image Video movie recording Self Timer 10 second delay File Format JPEG MPEG 1 for video clip Movie Mode Size 320x240 continuous Image size 2912 x 2184 pixels FW interpolation to 6 3 Mega pixels 2032 x 1520 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Storage Type 16MB internal memory 14MB available for image storage SD memory card optional up to 512MB capacity Interface USB connector Power Source 2 AAA Alkaline 1 5V or Ni MH 2 0V batteries Dimensions WxHxD 89 5 x 56 x 24 mm W x H x D exclusive of protruding features Weight Approx 82g without batteries and memory card CD ROM Contents DC E30 Driver Ulead Photo Express Ulead Photo Explorer Adobe Arcobat Reader Microsoft DirectX Microsoft NetMeeting User s Manual System Requirments FOR WINDOWS Pentium 166Mhz or higher CPU 64MB RAM 128MB free hard disk space CD ROM drive Windows XP ME 2000 98SE Available USB port 30 opecifications SERVICE INFORMATION If you encountered problems using DC E30 and the camera driver program please visit the following website for technical support answers to freq
19. d explains how to take pictures record movie clips and play back photos movies 3 1 Record Mode 3 1 1 Taking Images Your camera is equipped with a 1 5 LCD monitor to compose images Before you start taking pictures be sure that the lens cover is opened and the focus switch is set to the appropriate photography mode 1 Open the lens cover 2 Set the focus switch to gA 3 Toggle the MODE button to y and press the SET button 4 Compose your shot on the display screen 5 Place the subject of your photo at the center and press the shutter button Note The LCD display darkens in strong sunlight or bright light This is not a malfunction Fora close up photography set the focus switch to Yy The flash mode is automatically set to e To review the last recorded image press the 2 button Press the 2 button again to return to the record mode 3 1 2 Digital Zoom Using digital zoom images appear closer Digital processing lets you zoom in the image without deterioration 1 Toggle the MODE button to eg and press the SET button 2 Compose your picture while viewing the LCD monitor 3 Pressthe O button to activate the digital zoom Camera Operating Mode 9 Toggle the 5 button to magnify up to 4x Ei 2X gt x gt 4 Press the shutter button to capture a zoomed image Note Digital zoom is only available at the resolution of and 2032 x 1520 pixels 3 1
20. e 6M 2912 x 2184 pixels 3M 2032 x 1520 pixels ES 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 9 Self timer mode Touring Your DC E30 3 1 2 3 2 Display icons Still Image Record Mode 1 Battery level 2 Movie mode 3 Memory card indicator 1 2 3 3 Display icons Still Image Record Mode Frame number Battery level Forward arrow Reverse arrow mor 4 Touring Your DC E30 PREPARING YOUR DC E30 FOR USE You can use either 2 AAA size batteries Alkaline or Ni MH to power the camera 2 1 Installing Batteries 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the OPEN arrow 3 Insert the batteries noting correct polarity and 2 4 Close the battery cover firmly Note e Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance This low temperature will also influence Alkaline battery performance therefore Ni MH rechargeable battery is highly recommended Ifyou are using the new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that have not been used for an extended period of time batteries that pass the expiry date are exceptions might affect the number of pictures that can be taken Therefore to maximize their performance and lifetime we recommend that you fully charg
21. e nine or more images in memory 3 To view a full size image selecting it using the A w 4 gt buttons and then press the SET button and the selected image will be displayed in the full LCD frame 3 2 4 Slideshow Display The slideshow function enables you to playback your images back automatically in sequential order as a slide show This is a very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations To view still images follow the steps below 1 Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button 2 Press the MENU button and move to Slide Show using the A W buttons 3 Press the y button 4 Set the playback interval using the 4 W buttons and press the SET button The slideshow starts displaying your images on the LCD monitor one by one at the set interval To stop the slideshow display press any button Until stopped the slideshow will repeat itself Note e You can adjust the slideshow display interval from 3 sec 6 sec or 10 sec Ifyou wish to exit from the Slide Show menu select Exit on the menu setting options 3 2 5 Deleting Images You can easily delete still images and video clips that have not come out right The following are the 4 ways to delete photos Camera Operating Mode 13 14 One shot at a time Using the ii button Using the Delete menu All frames at once To delete one image or movie Quick Delete
22. e the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use Ifyou will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion Never use batteries of different types together or mix old and new batteries Never use manganese batteries Preparing Your DC E30 for Use 5 2 2 Inserting an SD Memory Card optional accessory The camera comes with 16MB 14MB available for image storage of internal memory allowing you to store images and video clips in the camera However you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD Secure Digital memory card so that you can store additional images and video clips 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Insert an SD memory card The front side of the memory card printed arrow should face towards the rear side of the camera fthe card cannot be inserted check the orientation Note e Be sure to format the memory card with this camera before its initial usage Refer to section in this manual titled Formatting Media for further details 2 3 To remove a memory card Make sure the camera is turned off Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject LOCK LOCK Write protect tab Write protection state Note e To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD memory card you can slide the write protect tab on the side of the SD memory ca
23. ilters and effects Assemble creative photo projects and share results via e mail and multiple print options Ulead Photo Explorer provides an efficient way to transfer browse modify and distribute digital media It is the all in one tool for owners of digital cameras WebCams DV camcorders scanners or anyone who strives to effectively handle digital media Microsoft DirectX an all in one and closs platform media tool You can use your camera with NetMeeting for remote video conferencing Adobe Acrobat Reader it s a must have utility to read files in the popular cross platform file format PDF Allows you to view the user s manual on line Connecting to a Computer 25 5 3 Transferring Files To From a Computer This section explains how to transfer images movies between your camera and a PC using Windows XP ME 2000 98SE 5 3 1 Transferring Photos and Movie Clips This section shows you how to use the Windows Explorer utility to manipulate files between your camera and a PC 1 2 3 Copy view delete and move images movie clips using standard drag and drop Windows Explorer commands 26 Turn on the computer Turn on the camera Select Disk Drive using the A W buttons and press the SET button Connect the camera to the PC with the included USB cable Ensure that the connection is secure A new disk appears in Windows Explorer labelled Removable Disk See note below Stored photos
24. lable for image storage lets you capture and store images without the need for an additional memory card However you may wish to expand the memory capacity up to 512MB capacity by using an external memory card Touring Your DC E30 1 1 2 12 1 1 2 2 DC E30 Components Front View DUI ME Ee Io E Strap eyelet Lens cover Lens Self timer LED Flash POWER Power button Shutter buttonr Rear View IM 10 IM 12 Focus switch Macro mode pA Normal mode Status LED 4 Arrow button up rad Thumbnail button MENU Menu button p Arrow button right MODE Mode button SET Set button Flash button w Arrow button down OQ Zoom button Arrow button left Quick view button Mm Delete button LCD monitor USB connector Battery cover Memory card cover Tripod socket Touring Your DC E30 1 2 5 LCD Monitor Icons 1 2 3 1 Display icons Still Image Record Mode 1 Possible number of shots at the current size and quality settings 2 Battery level Q Full battery power WZ Medium battery power a Virtually no battery power Memory card indicator 4 Flash mode Ae Auto flash Flash off 5 Focus Mode Macro mode pA Normal mode 6 White balance A Auto Daylight ed Cloudy Tungsten Ov Fluorescent 7 Image quality ge Super fine X Fine Normal 8 Image siz
25. ll button Type the e mail address or the network address of the computer that you are calling 1e OD Click Call The person that you are calling must also have Windows NetMeeting running and be willing accept your call to start the videoconference Note The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is generally 320 x 240 For more information about the operation of videoconference application software refer to its respective help documentation 28 Connecting to a Computer TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms The power won tturn The battery is out of power on The USB cable is not properly connected to the camera or PC The power turns off during use The battery is out of power Power Saving mode is enabled The battery cover is opened when in use The battery power is being used up too quickly The external temperature is too cold The battery is not used for a long time The camera does not The camera is not in Capture Mode take pictures when the The battery is weak shutter button is The power has not been switched pressed on Solutions First turn on the PC then connect the camera and PC with the USB cable Switch on the power Do notopen the battery cover when the camera is in use Keep the camera away from extreme temperatures Set the Mode switch to Capture mode Replace the battery Switch on the power The close up image is Select
26. mera to your PC Normally a software installation menu appears automatically after this installation CD is inserted into your CD ROM drive If the menu does not appear browse the CD with Windows Explorer find a program file named Autorun exe in the root directory and double click it The setup menu appears f Typical installation Custom Installation E manual NC ol Browse CD Click each item to install the software program of your choice To browse the content of this CD and install software manually refer to the descriptions of the CD content in the next section 24 Connecting to a Computer 5 2 Bundled Software The software installation CD ROM included with the DC E30 includes the following software Please refer to the software s help or electronic user manual for instructions Software 1 DC E30 Driver Win 98SE 2 Ulead Photo Express 3 Ulead Photo Explorer 4 Microsoft DirectX 5 Microsoft NetMeeting 6 Acrobat reader 7 Electronic User s manual Description For Win 98SE only If your operation system is Windows 98SE please setup the DC E30 driver first If the operation system is Windows ME 2000 XP then it s not necessary for you to setup driver in advance Ulead9 Photo Express is a complete photo project software for digital images Acquire photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners Edit and enhance images using easy to use editing tools and cool photographic f
27. o a Memory Card This feature allows you to copy your images from the camera s internal memory to an SD memory card Of course you can only do this if you have an SD memory card installed and some images in internal memory To copy still images and movies from internal memory to SD memory card follow the steps below 1 Besure the camera power is off and insert the SD memory card gt Pla pack Menu 2 Turn the camera on u mS Card Copy 3 Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button 4 Press the MENU button 5 Select Card Copy using the 4 W buttons and SEN g press the y button 6 To proceed with the copying process select Yes using the A W buttons and press the SET button The display indicates copying is in progress once finished you return to the playback screen 16 Camera Operating Mode Note tis not possible to copy from SD memory card to internal memory 3 2 8 Changing the Camera Startup Logo You can specify the start up logo for your camera You can select the new logo among the taken still images To activate the new startup logo follow the steps below 1 Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button O Rlaybacls Menu lt lt ME Save As Logo 2 Display the still image you want to specify using the A W buttons 3 Press the MENU button 4 Select Save As Logo using the A W buttons and press the y button 5 To set the
28. ported for Mac platforms 1 Insert the CD ROM that came with the camera into your CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears 2 Click INSTALL USB DRIVER Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation After the driver installation is completed restart your computer Note The USB driver that bundled inside the CD ROM is designed in a form 2 in 1 USB amp PC camera driver A On Windows 98 the Windows OS will install both USB mass storage amp PC camera drivers B On Windows 2000 ME XP it will only install PC camera driver Connecting to a Computer 27 Step 2 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera 3 Select PC Cam using the 4 W buttons and press the SET button 4 Position the camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod Note When using camera as a PC camera there is no need to install any batteries into the camera The camera will automatically power on when connected to the computer via USB cable Step 3 Running Your Application Software i e Windows NetMeeting To use Windows NetMeeting for videoconferencing 1 Go to Start Programs gt Accessories gt Communications gt NetMeeting to launch the NetMeeting program Click the Start Video button to view live video Click the Place Ca
29. rd to LOCK To save edit or erase data on an SD memory card you must unlock the card Preparing Your DC E30 for Use 2 4 Attaching the Hand Strap To prevent accidental dropping of the camera always use the strap 25 Turning the Power On Off The camera is switched between On Off as follows 1 Youcan use the POWER button to power on off POWER the camera Open the lens cover before you start taking 1 pictures recording video clips When the power is turned on the camera will startin the egy mode Note Ifthe camera goes unused for a certain period of time while the camera is powered on the camera will switch to an idle mode and eventually turn itself off to conserve power 2 6 Setting the Date and Time The Date amp Time screen will be presented if when Camera is turned on for the first time Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without batteries for an extended period of time When the Date amp Time screen appears follow these steps to set the correct date and time 1 Select the setting item with the A w buttons and press the y button Date Set the date Time Set the time Mode Set the date and time format 2 Pressthe A W buttons to change the value and press the SET button to confirm Date Time Press the y button to select the field item 3 Toggle the SET button to return to the main menu Preparing
30. s soon as possible Saltor seawater may cause severe camera damage Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol etc to clean your camera Ifthe lens or viewfinder is dirty use a lens brush or soft cloth to clean the lens Do not touch the lens with your fingers To prevent electrical 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 immedi ately and disconnect the batteries and the transformer 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 image data Table of Contents 1 TOURING YOUR DE E30 een 1 Ll Checking the Package Contents qoia x OUR OI IDE D RR RUNE UD NE UE DENIED ES 1 1 2 WC ESO ComponenE ar ua 2 12 1 Pront View an ee E E 2 1 22 Rear VIEW Mc t 2 1 2 3 LCD VO GE ICONS M 3 1 2 3 1 Display icons Still Image Record Mode ete terris rna etra ade 3 1 2 3 2 Display icons Still Image Record Mode eese 4 1 2 3 3 Display icons Still Image Record Mode eese 4 2 PREPARING YOUR DE E30 POR USE nennen 5 21
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