User manual BENQ DC C62

[. . . ] DC C62 Digital Camera User's Manual Welcome Copyright Copyright 2004 by BenQ Corporation. 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, 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 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. [. . . ] Note, however, that the NICESHOT settings revert to their defaults when you select another NICESHOT scene, change the recording mode, or turn off the camera. Noise reduction processing is performed automatically when you are recording a night scene, fireworks, or other image that requires slow shutter speeds. Because of this, it takes longer to record images at lower shutter speeds. 4. 5 Using the Movie Mode You can record movies up to 60 seconds long. · Image Size: 320 x 240 pixels · Maximum Movie Length - One Movie: 60 seconds 1. · Movie recording continues for 60 seconds, or until you stop it by pressing the shutter button again. · The remaining recording time value counts down on the monitor screen as you record. 4. 6 About the Histogram The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the recorded image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. If the image is dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive number. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative number if the image is bright. 4. 6. 1 Histogram Examples Other Recording Functions 17 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 4. 6. 2 Specifying ISO Sensitivity English Use the following procedure to select the ISO sensitivity setting that suits the type of image you are recording. Select the "REC" tab, select "ISO", and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. Important!To take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible. 4. 6. 3 Selecting the Metering Mode Use the following procedure to specify multi-pattern metering, spot metering, or centerweighted metering as the metering mode. Select the "REC" tab, select "Metering", and then press [ ]. Multi (Multi-pattern): Multi-pattern metering divides the image into sections and measures the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading. The camera automatically determines shooting conditions according to the measured lighting pattern, and makes exposure settings accordingly. This type of metering provides error-free exposure settings for a wide range of shooting conditions. Center weighted (Center-weighted): Center-weighted metering measures light concentrating on the center of the focus area. Use this metering method when you want to exert some control over exposure, without leaving settings totally up to the camera. Use this metering method when you want exposure to be set according to the brightness of a particular subject, without it being affected by surrounding conditions. Important!· Changing the exposure compensation setting to a value other than 0. 0 changes the metering mode setting to "Center Weighted. " The metering mode changes back to "Multi" when you return the exposure compensation setting to 0. 0. 18 Other Recording Functions BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 4. 6. 4 Using the Filter Function English The camera's filter function lets you alter the tint of an image when you record it. Select the "REC" tab, select "Filter", and then press [ ]. · Available filter settings are: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Purple Important! [. . . ] Adobe Acrobat Reader, it's a "must have" utility to read files in the popular cross-platform file format "PDF". Electronic User's manual Connecting to a Computer 33 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 9. 3 Transferring Files To/From a Computer English This section explains how to transfer images, movies between your camera and a PC using Windows XP/ME/2000/98SE. 9. 3. 1 Transferring Photos, Movie Clips, and Music Files This section shows you how to use the Windows Explorer utility to manipulate files between your camera and a PC. Before connecting the camera C62 to your PC, please install the C62 driver first. A new disk appears in Windows Explorer labelled "Removable Disk. " (See note below). [. . . ]