User manual BENQ DC E40

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[. . . ] Suitable for subjects lit by fluorescent lighting. Note To adjust the white balance, the camera must be set to Manual Photo mode Scene mode set to Auto A M with the . 3. 14 ISO Setting The camera's sensitivity to light is configured by the ISO setting. Make sure the camera is in Manual mode mode is set to Auto A . M , and that Scene ISO Setting A +1. 3 EV 2. The menu screen appears with the ISO Setting icon you chose. A YMD DISP Icon A ISO Setting Auto 100 200 Description Automatically sets the ISO value between 100 and 200. Use for outdoor or brightly lit indoor photography. 100 200 Taking Photos 19 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3. 15 Photo Effect English The DC E40 enables you to apply a tone or color to your photos to create an artistic effect. The menu screen appears with the Photo Effect icon you chose. Icon Photo Effect Normal B&W Sepia Vivid Photo Effect A +13 EV A YMD DISP Description Standard RGB color settings suitable for general photography. Produces a warm, old-fashioned style of photo in which the colors are more brown and orange. Produces sharper and more vibrant colors. 3. 16 EV Bias EV (exposure value) bias enables you to lighten or darken an image. Use this setting when the brightness between the subject and the background is not balanced or when the subject occupies only a small part of the photograph. Use a positive (+) EV bias for: · · · · printed text (black type on white background) backlit portraits very bright scenes (such as snow) and highly reflective subjects (such as polished metal) shots made up predominantly of sky Use a negative (-) EV bias for: · spotlit subject, especially against dark backgrounds · scenes with low reflectivity, such as green or dark foliage The DC E40 supports the following EV values: -2. 0, -1. 6, -1. 3, -1. 0, -0. 6, -0. 3, 0. 0, 0. 3, 0. 6, 1. 0, 1. 3, 1. 6, and 2. 0. 20 Taking Photos BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 1. Make sure the camera is in Manual mode mode is set to Auto A . M , and that Scene EV bias English 2. Use the stylus or Navigation button to increase or decrease the value. The EV bias value appears in the bottom left corner of the LCD screen. A +1. 3 EV A YMD DISP Ev:+0. 0 -2 +2 OK DISP EV Bias value 3. 17 Metering Metering enables you to adjust the region of the subject or frame on which the camera measures light. Make sure the camera is in Manual mode mode is set to Auto A . M Metering A +1. 3 EV , and that Scene A YMD 2. The menu screen appears with the Metering icon you chose. Icon Metering Mode Center Average Center Spot Average DISP Description The camera metering is set for the average brightness of objects in the center region of the frame. The camera metering is set for the brightness of the object at the center of the frame. The camera metering is set for the average brightness of all objects in the frame. Taking Photos 21 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3. 18 Date Imprint English You can automatically print the current date on the bottom right corner of photos you take. Tap the Menu button , then tap the Next icon YMD Date Imprint A +1. 3 EV . A YMD 2. Select the Date Imprint On YMD or Off appears with the setting you chose. . The menu screen DISP Note For instructions on changing the date format, see page 42. 3. 19 Macro and Normal Modes A switch on the side of the DC E40 enables you to change between Macro and Normal modes. Use Macro for close-up shots of people or objects within 30 to 100 cm (12 to 40 inches) of the camera lens. Normal mode should be used for all photos of subjects more than 100 cm (40 inches) from the lens. Macro TV out Normal Note · · After taking a photo in Macro mode , remember to switch back to Normal mode to avoid taking photos that are not in focus. Scene Mode is not available in Macro Mode Mode is automatically set to Auto Scene Mode . [. . . ] Photos, movie clips, and sound clips stored on your camera are displayed in the preview screen at center. English 7. The buttons at the left of the screen allow you to view a slide show, e-mail selected photos, print selected photos, edit photos, change program settings, and exit the program. Refer to the built-in QLink help for more information on all of QLink's features. Note · SD memory cards in the following sizes are supported: 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, and 512MB. The DC E40 is compatible with SD memory cards manufactured by Panasonic, Toshiba, and Sandisk. [. . . ]