Page 2 - • Do not use or store your camera in the environments listed below:
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Page 3 - BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual; ABLE; Introduction
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual i T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Introduction Features .................................................................................................. 2Unpacking ............................................................................................... 2Components ..............
Page 4 - NTRODUCTION; Features
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual 2 I NTRODUCTION Features The BenQ DC 3410 Digital Camera is a powerful but easy to use digital still image, audio and video recorder that links seamlessly with your computer. Major features include: • Long-lasting built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery• USB or power ada...
Page 5 - Components
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual 3 Components Front View Viewfinder Flash Lens cover Self-timer indicator LED Lens Rear View Viewfinder Q-Link button Direction button(up/down/left/right) Menu/Cancel button LCD/Set button TFT LCD display Indicator LED Mode dial Shutter button Side View Hand strap eyelet DC...
Page 6 - ETTING; Warning
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual 4 G ETTING S TARTED Attaching the Hand Strap 1. Run the small looped end of the hand strap through the hand strap eyelet. 2. Bring the other end of the strap through the loop and pull. Turning the Camera Off and On You can turn the camera off and on in two ways: • Open and...
Page 7 - SING; Understanding the LCD Display Icons
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual 5 U SING THE DC 3410 The DC 3410 digital camera has five basic operating modes: Snapshot mode, Video mode, Audio mode, Playback mode and Setup mode. All of the camera’s functions can be accessed through these modes. The DC 3410 is designed to be fast and easy to use while ...
Page 8 - LCD Display Icon Index; First Level
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual 6 LCD Display Icon Index First Level Second Level Record mode Single shot mode Self-timer mode Burst mode Image resolution 2048x1536 1600x1200 1280x960 640x480 Image quality Fine Normal Photo effect Auto Portrait Scene Black and white White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Tun...
Page 9 - Taking Photos; Note
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual 7 Taking Photos 1. Open the lens cover. The power turns on automatically. 2. Set the Mode dial to Snapshot mode to take still images, Video mode to shoot video, or Audio mode to record audio. 3. Switch the Focus Range switch to either Macro (for subjects between 0.3m to 0....
Page 10 - Setting the Image Resolution; Auto
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual 8 5. Select the Single Shot, Self-Timer or Burst mode by pressing the left and right arrow buttons. 6. Press the Menu button to exit the menu or press the down arrow button to move on to the next setting. Setting the Image Resolution The DC 3410 supports four different ima...
Page 11 - Adjusting the White Balance
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual 9 Adjusting the White Balance There are five white balance settings to choose from: Setting the EV Bias (Exposure) Set the EV bias to increase or decrease the camera lens’ exposure value. This allows more or less light to pass through the lens. Adjusting this setting in pa...
Page 12 - Setting the Date Imprint
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual 10 Setting the Date Imprint You can choose to have the current date imprinted over your photos. This function can be turned off. See page 16 for information on setting the camera’s date. Setting the Flash Mode When the DC 3410 is in Auto mode (see page 8), you can change t...
Page 13 - Recording Audio Clips
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual 11 Recording Audio Clips The DC 3410 records audio through the microphone located at the top of the camera body. The length any audio recording is limited only by the amount of free memory remaining in the camera’s built-in memory or on the SD/MMC card if one is inserted. ...
Page 15 - Playing Back Audio Clips
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual 13 Playing Back Audio Clips 1. Press and to adjust the volume. 2. Press the Set button to begin playing the audio file. 3. Use and to rewind and fast forward through the file. 4. Press the Menu button at any time to stop playback. Playing Back Movie Clips 1. Press and to a...
Page 16 - Slide Show Mode; Game Mode; Copies
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual 14 1. Turn the Mode dial to Playback Mode, turn the camera power on and press the Menu button. 2. Press to select the Lock icon. 3. Use and to select one of the following: 4. Press the Set button to make your selection. 5. Use and to select “Yes” or “No”.6. Press the Set b...
Page 17 - Setup Mode
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual 15 Setup Mode Setup mode allows you make adjustments to several of the camera’s basic settings. The setup menu is indicated by the Setup icon and can be accessed in any of the camera modes. 1. Turn the Mode dial to Playback or Snapshot mode, turn the camera power on and pr...
Page 18 - Resetting File Names
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual 16 1. Enter the setup menu and press to select the Copy/Format menu icon. 2. Use and to select one of the following: Note : If an SD/MMC card is not inserted, only the “Format Memory” option is available. \ 3. To copy the contents of internal memory, select either the “Cop...
Page 19 - Adjusting LCD Display Brightness
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual 17 Adjusting LCD Display Brightness By default, the DC 3410 LCD display brightness is set to “Bright”. This setting is useful when using the camera outdoors or under bright lights. To maximize battery use, however, you can set the LCD display brightness to “Normal”. 1. Ent...
Page 20 - AKING; before; Installing Software
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual 18 M AKING C ONNECTIONS The DC 3410 makes it quick and easy to download photos, audio clips and video clips to your computer for storage, editing and sharing with friends and family. You can also use the DC 3410 as a mass storage device to store and transfer files of any t...
Page 21 - Downloading Files to a Computer
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual 19 Downloading Files to a Computer With Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP use “My Computer” or the Windows Explorer to view and download files stored in the DC 3410’s internal memory or installed SD/MMC card. 1. Turn on the computer.2. Connect the DC 3410 and the com- puter with the...
Page 22 - Using QLink
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual 20 Using QLink The QLink software that is included with your camera makes it quick and easy to download photos to your computer where you can view, edit, email and print them. First, install the QLink software that is located on your DC 3410 software installation CD-ROM. J...
Page 23 - Warning/Error Messages and Codes
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual 21 A PPENDIX Warning/Error Messages and Codes Note: If you cannot turn the digital camera off with power button, please press Shutter and Set button at the same time to force off. Message Cause Solution Card Full There is insufficient card memory capacity to store an image...
Page 24 - System Requirements; USA
BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual 22 System Requirements • PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233MHz• Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP• Minimum 64MB RAM• 100MB of available hard-disk space• USB port• CD-ROM drive• 800x600 pixels,16-bit color display compatible monitor.• (24-bit color display recommended) Ser...
