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  • Page 1 DC S30 Digital Camera User’s Manual Welcome...

  • Page 2: Taking Care Of Your Camera

    Copyright Copyright 2003 by BENQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publica- tion 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.2.4 Button Functions 1.2.5 Mode Dial 1.2.6 Viewfinder LED Indicator 1.2.7 Rotating the LCD Panel 2. Preparing Your DC S30 for Use 2.1 Inserting the Battery... 5 2.2 Using an AC Power Adapter... 6 2.3 Charging the Battery ...6 2.4 Loading an SD Memory Card... 7 2.5 Attaching the Strap...
  • Page 4 BenQ DC 5330 Table of Contents Table of Contents 3.1.7 Using the Flash ... 3.1.8 Changing the Focus ... 3.1.9 Capture Mode Setup ... 3.2 Taking Videos... 20 3.2.1 Movie Mode 3.3 Playing Back Images... 21 3.3.1 Playback Mode 3.3.2 Thumbnail Display 3.3.3 Voice Memo Record...
  • Page 5 BenQ DC 5330 Table of Contents Table of Contents ... 30 3.5.6 Beep 3.5.7 Video Out Format 3.5.8 Power Saving 3.5.9 Language ... 32 3.5.10 Reset 3.5.11 SW Version 4. PC Dependent Features 4.1 Installing the Digital Camera Software ... 33 4.2 Bundled Software ...
  • Page 6 BenQ DC 5330 Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents...

  • Page 7: Touring Your Dc S30

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual DC S30 OURING YOUR 1.1 Checking the Package Contents The package includes the following items: User's manual DC S30 digital camera AV cable USB cable Lithium-ion battery (rechargeable) Hand strap DC S30 software CD-ROM Camera pouch AC power adapter 10.

  • Page 8: Dc S30 Components

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1.2 DC S30 Components 1.2.1 Front View Speaker Shutter button Built-in flash Optical viewfinder Lens/lens cover Self-timer/AF assist lamp Microphone Earphone and A/V OUT terminal USB port 10. DC IN 5V terminal 1.2.2 Rear View...

  • Page 9: Button Functions

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1.2.4 Button Functions Macro • Recording/Video Mode – press this button to enable Macro mode. • Playback Mode – press to select previous file. • Menu Mode – press to move left in the menus.

  • Page 10: Mode Dial

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1.2.5 Mode Dial Manual Mode Auto mode Playback mode Movie mode Audio Mode 1.2.6 Viewfinder LED Indicator Blinking (slow) Blinking (fast) 1.2.7 Rotating the LCD Panel The LCD panel can be rotated 180 degrees as shown, enabling you to take pictures of yourself.

  • Page 11: Preparing Your Dc S30 For Use

    If you are not going to use the battery for an extended period of time, remove it from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion. • Avoid using battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. DC S30 Battery latch Notes Preparing Your DC S30 for Use...

  • Page 12: Using An Ac Power Adapter

    When using the USB cable to charge the camera, turn the camera off for better charging performance. • Avoid exposing the camera to hot temperatures. Use it at room temperature for best results. Preparing Your DC S30 for Use Notes Notes...

  • Page 13: Loading An Sd Memory Card

    Format your SD Memory Card before use. Refer to 3.5.1“Memory” on page 28. Notes Press the tab in the direction of the arrow on the card to write protect the SD Memory Card. Preparing Your DC S30 for Use Write-protect tab...

  • Page 14: Attaching The Strap

    1. Thread the small loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet on the camera (A). 2. Pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured (B). Preparing Your DC S30 for Use...

  • Page 15: Using The Dc S30

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual DC S30 SING THE 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.

  • Page 16: Using The Lcd Monitor In Manual Mode

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.3 Using the LCD Monitor in Manual Mode The following additional icons are displayed in the LCD screen when Manual mode is selected. Macro mode 3.1.4 LCD Monitor Display (Capture Mode) Press the LCD/SET button to select the display format.

  • Page 17: Using The Optical Zoom

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.5 Using the Optical Zoom The lens moves during zoom photography. Zoom photography allows you to take telephoto and wide-angle shots. The subject appears closer by pressing the farther away by pressing the 1. Set the mode dial to Manual mode...

  • Page 18: Using The Flash

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.7 Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take an image using a suitable Flash mode to your circumstances. If you change the Flash mode, the camera will retain that setting even if the camera is turned off.

  • Page 19: Changing The Focus

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.8 Changing the Focus 1. Set the mode dial to Manual mode Auto mode 2. Power on the camera. 3. Press the macro button When Macro mode is enabled, the icon is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 20: Capture Mode Setup

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.9 Capture Mode Setup This menu is for setting the basic setting to be used for photography in Manual Auto capture modes. The Manual and Auto mode icons denote whether the setting is available for that mode or not.
  • Page 21 BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.9.3 Resolution Set the desired image size. Extra Large: 2848 x 2160 pixels (interpolated) Large: 2048 x 1536 pixels (default) Medium: 1600 x 1200 pixels Small: 1280 x 960 pixels • Larger image sizes use more memory.
  • Page 22 BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Sport: Select this mode to take photographs of fast-moving subjects. Back Light: Select this mode when the subject has a strong light source behind it. 3.1.9.6 White Balance The camera determines the white balance by averaging the various kinds of light that actually enters the lens.
  • Page 23 BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.9.8 Set the photographic sensitivity at which the image is to be recorded. Auto: Automatically set between ISO 100 to ISO 400. (default) 100: Equivalent to color ISO100. Use for outdoor photography in bright sunlight.
  • Page 24 BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.9.10 Exposure Value This setting allows you to intentionally lighten or darken the entire image. Use this setting when the optimum brightness (exposure) cannot be obtained, for example, when the brightness between the subject and...

  • Page 25: Date Imprint

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.9.11 Metering The camera calculates the exposure level before a photograph is taken. Center-weighted Average: The camera adjusts itself based on the average light measurement over the center region of the viewfinder. (default) Spot: The exposure is measured in a very small area at the center of the screen.

  • Page 26: Taking Videos

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.2 Taking Videos 7. Video mode enables you to record video clips. The video length depends on the capacity of the inserted memory card or built-in memory. Set the mode dial to take moving images with voice recording. The camera shows the preview image on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 27: Playing Back Images

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3 Playing Back Images Playback mode enables you to view your images or movies either one at a time or in thumbnail mode. 1. Set the mode dial to The last recorded image or movie appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 28: Thumbnail Display

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3.2 Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly scan for a particular image. 1. Press the LCD/SET button until nine images are displayed simultaneously.

  • Page 29: Playing Back Movies

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3.4 Playing Back Movies Press the shutter button to play back movies that you have recorded. Press the shutter button again to stop movie playback. Pressing zoom in to increase the movie playback volume. Press zoom out volume indicator shows the volume setting.

  • Page 30: Erasing Images And Movies

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3.6 Erasing Images and Movies Press Q-VIEW/DEL to delete an image or movie during playback. You are prompted to confirm the deletion as shown below. Press macro to select YES and then press LCD/SET to delete the image. If you decide you do not want to delete the image, press flash •...

  • Page 31: Thumbnail Mode

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Images cannot be erased when they are protected or the SD Memory Card is write- protected. 3.3.8 Thumbnail Mode 1. In Playback Mode, press MENU/C. 2. Select Thumbnail 3. Press LCD/SET. The LCD displays thumbnail mode.

  • Page 32: Slideshow

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3.10 SlideShow The slide show function enables you to play back your images automatically in sequential order as a slide show. This is a very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations.

  • Page 33: Playing Mp3 Files

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.4.2 Playing MP3 Files Follow these instructions to play MP3 files. 1. Power on the camera and select music mode The music mode screen appears. 2. Select the MP3 player and press LCD/SET. The first MP3 track appears and begins playing.

  • Page 34: Set-Up Mode

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.5 SET-UP MODE This feature allows you to set up the default settings for using your camera in addition to image-related settings. Select your personal preferences for the camera with this mode. 3.5.1 Memory This item enables you to format the SD Memory Card or built-in memory in your camera.

  • Page 35: Date/Time

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.5.3 Date/Time Enables you to set the date and time. 1. In Manual, Auto, or Movie mode, press MENU/C. 2. Press to navigate to the top of the menu, and then press to select Setup mode 3.

  • Page 36: Lcd Brightness

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.5.5 LCD Brightness Enables you to set the LCD brightness. 1. In Manual, Auto, or Movie mode, press MENU/C. 2. Press to navigate to the top of the menu, and then press to select Setup mode 3.

  • Page 37: Power Saving

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.5.8 Power Saving Enables you to set the power saving mode. 1. In Manual, Auto, or Movie mode, press MENU/C. 2. Press to navigate to the top of the menu, and then press to select Setup mode 3.

  • Page 38: Reset

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Reset 3.5.10 Reset Enables you to reset the camera to factory defaults. 1. In Manual, Auto, or Movie mode, press MENU/C. 2. Press to navigate to the top of the menu, and then press to select Setup mode 3.

  • Page 39: Pc Dependent Features

    4.1 Installing the Digital Camera Software • If your operating system is Windows 98SE, set up the DC S30 driver first. If the oper- ating system is Windows ME/2000/XP, then it's not necessary for you to set up the driver in advance.

  • Page 40: Bundled Software

    Adobe Acrobat Reader is a “must have” utility to read files in the popular cross-platform PDF file format. BenQ Q-link is a utility for your smart photo downloads, and has printout and edit functions. Share via email with others, for photos folders management and show slide show photos on screen.

  • Page 41: Transferring Files With Your Pc

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4.3 Transferring Files with your PC This section explains how to transfer images, movies, and MP3 files with your PC using Windows XP/ME/2000/98SE 4.3.1 Transferring Images, Movies, and MP3 Files 1. Turn on the PC.

  • Page 42: Viewing Images On Tv

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4.4 Viewing Images on TV 1. Turn on the TV. 2. Switch on the camera. 3. Connect the camera to the TV with the included AV cable as shown. 4. Switch your TV channel to the proper video mode for viewing video in media.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual ROUBLESHOOTING 5.1 Error Message Table Symptoms The power won’t turn • The battery is out of power. • The AC power adapter is not con- nected or is damaged. The power turns off • The battery is out of power.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual PECIFICATIONS Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom Viewfinder LCD Monitor Focusing Focusing Range Shutter Shutter Speed Exposure ISO Equivalent White Balance Flash Flash Range Still Image Mode Movie Clips Storage File Format Image size Image Play...

  • Page 45: System Requirements

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Camera Driver PC Driver (Windows 98SE / 2000 /ME / XP) Software Application Q-link Q-music PhotoBase PhotoImpression VideoImpression PhotoPrinter Acrobat Reader DirectX Media Player System Requirements FOR WINDOWS Pentium MMX class or higher CPU 64 MB RAM...

  • Page 46: Service Information

    ERVICE INFORMATION Technical Support If you encountered problems using DC S30 and the camera driver program, please send an E-mail (containing detailed descriptions of the problem you came upon, the hardware and software environment of your system) to the following addresses: USA: support-sc@BenQ.com...

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