BenQ DC3400 Setting the EV Bias Exposure, Setting Light Metering, Setting the Date Imprint

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BenQ DC 3400 User’s Manual

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 particularly bright or dark environments can improve the quality of the photograph. A higher EV bias value results in a brighter photograph.

1.Press and to select the EV Bias menu.

2.Press or the SET Set button.

3.Press and to change the EV bias value (from -2.0 to +2.0).

4.Press the Menu MENU or Set SET button to confirm your selection

Setting Light Metering

The DC 3400 has three built-in light meter presets that you can use to optimize photo results in various lighting conditions.

Center Average: The camera adjusts itself based on the average light measurement over the center region of the LCD.

Point: The camera adjusts itself based on a point light measurement at the center of the LCD.

Average: The camera adjusts itself based on the average light measurement over the entire region of the LCD.

1.Press and to select the light metering menu.

2.Press and to select the meter setting.

3.Press the Menu MENU button to exit the menu or use and to move on to the next setting.

Setting the Date Imprint

You can choose to have the current date imprinted over your photos. This function can be turned off.

Date Imprint ON

1.Press and to select the date imprint menu.

2.Press and to select the date imprint setting.

Date Imprint OFF

3.Press the Menu MENU button to exit the menu or use and to confirm move on to the next set- ting.

See page 17 for information on setting the camera’s date.

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Contents DC3400 Copyright DisclaimerTaking care of your camera BenQ DC 3410 User’s Manual Features UnpackingComponents Rear ViewRecharging the Battery Using an SD Flash Memory Card Inserting an SD CardAttaching the Hand Strap Turning the Camera Off and OnUsing the DC Understanding the LCD Display IconsLCD Display Icon Index First Level Second LevelSetting the Snapshot Mode Taking PhotosSetting the Image Resolution Setting the Image QualitySetting the Photo Effect Adjusting the White BalanceSetting the EV Bias Exposure Setting Light MeteringSetting the Date Imprint Setting the Flash Mode Zooming In and OutReviewing and Deleting a Photo Recording Movie Clips Playback Mode Thumbnail Mode Playing Back Movie ClipsDeleting Files Locking FilesSlide Show Mode Printing Photos Directly from the Camera DpofGame Mode Setup ModeResetting File Names Setting the Date and TimeFormatting Memory Adjusting LCD Display Brightness Setting the Video FormatTurning Power Saving Mode On or Off Restoring Default SettingsInstalling the Driver Windows 98SE Installing SoftwareDownloading Files to a Computer Viewing Photos and Movie Clips on a TelevisionUsing the DC 3400 as a PC/Web Cam Using QLinkDisconnecting the Camera Appendix Service Information & Technical Support System Requirements