BenQ DC S30 user manual Capture Mode, Composing Pictures, About the LCD Monitor Icons

USING THE DC S30

This chapter describes the camera operating modes, and explains how to take pictures, make movies, and listen to audio such as MP3 files or FM radio.

3.1 Capture Mode

Auto capture mode enables you to take pictures and allow the camera to set camera functions such as the white balance and focus automatically. Manual mode enables you to make more precise settings to accommodate different shooting conditions.

3.1.1 Composing Pictures

Your camera provides three capture mode options: single image capturing, continuous image capturing, and self-timer capturing. It is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a 1.5- inch full color LTPS LCD monitor to compose images. Taking images using the optical viewfinder conserves battery power. Using the LCD monitor helps you accurately compose pictures and examine all details. However, the LCD consumes more battery power.

1. Turn the camera on by pressing the POWER button.

2. Set the mode dial to Auto or Manual mode .

3.Compose your shot in the viewfinder.

4.Press the shutter button down halfway to enable the autofocus to get a clear image, and then press it down fully to capture the image.

3.1.2 About the LCD Monitor Icons

The following icons are displayed in the LCD screen when Auto mode is selected.

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Flash status

Self-timer

Battery condition

Scene Effect

A A

Focus area

L15

T

W

Picture size

Remaining number of shots

Zoom state

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