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  • Page 1 DC S40 Digital Camera User’s Manual Welcome...

  • Page 2: Taking Care Of Your Camera

    Copyright Copyright 2004 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 S40 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 ...
  • Page 4 BenQ DC 5330 Table of Contents Table of Contents 3.1.9 Capture Mode Setup ... 3.1.9.1 Navigating in the Capture Setting Menus 3.1.9.2 Capture Mode 3.1.9.3 Resolution ...15 3.1.9.4 Quality ...15 3.1.9.5 Scene 3.1.9.6 White Balance ...16 3.1.9.7 Effect ...17 3.1.9.8 ISO ...17...
  • Page 5 BenQ DC 5330 Table of Contents Table of Contents 3.4.1 Transferring MP3 files to the Camera 3.4.2 Playing MP3 Files 3.4.3 Playing FM Radio Files 3.5 SET-UP MODE ... 31 ... 31 3.5.1 Memory 3.5.2 Number Reset 3.5.3 Date/Time 3.5.4 Date Format 3.5.5 LCD Brightness...
  • Page 6 BenQ DC 5330 Table of Contents Table of Contents [Memo] Table of Contents...

  • Page 7: Touring Your Dc S40

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual DC S40 OURING YOUR 1.1 Checking the Package Contents The package includes the following items: User's manual DC S40 digital camera AV cable USB cable Lithium-ion battery (rechargeable) Hand strap DC S40 software CD-ROM AC power adapter Earphones If anything is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer.

  • Page 8: Dc S40 Components

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1.2 DC S40 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 S40 For Use

    • Avoid using battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. DC S40 Battery latch lever Notes Preparing Your DC S40 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 S40 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 31. Notes Press the tab in the direction of the arrow on the card to write protect the SD Memory Card. Preparing Your DC S40 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 S40 for Use...

  • Page 15: Using The Dc S40

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual DC S40 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: Resolution

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.1.9.3 Resolution Set the desired image size. 2848 x 2160 pixels (interpolated) 2304 x 1728 pixels (default) 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels • Larger image sizes use more memory. • (2848 x 2160) cannot be used with continuous mode or digital zoom.

  • Page 22: White Balance

    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: Iso

    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 200. (default) 100: Equivalent to color ISO100. Use for outdoor photography in bright sunlight.

  • Page 24: Exposure Value

    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 the background is not balanced or when the subject to photograph occupies only an extremely small part of the screen.

  • Page 25: Metering

    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 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: Movie Special Effect

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.2.2 Movie Special Effect Enables you to apply a tone or color to your video clips to create an artistic effect. RGB: Video clips using standard settings. (default) B&W: Video clips include no colors except black, white and shades of gray.

  • Page 28: 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 29: Playing Back Movies

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3.2 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 the volume.

  • Page 30: Thumbnail Display

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3.3 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 31: Zoom Playback

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3.5 Zoom Playback The camera has up to 4x playback digital zoom. While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. Movies cannot be displayed using the zoom playback feature.

  • Page 32: Playback Mode Setup

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3.7 Playback Mode Setup This section describes the Playback mode Setup menus. Playback mode Setup enables you to erase files, set thumbnail view mode, lock files, and set the slide show. 3.3.7.1 Erasing Files 1. In Playback Mode, press MENU/C.

  • Page 33: Thumbnail Mode

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3.8 Thumbnail Mode 1. In Playback Mode, press MENU/C. 2. Select Thumbnail 3. Press LCD/SET. The LCD displays thumbnail mode. 4. Select an image or movie and press LCD/SET to display the image or movie in full screen mode.

  • Page 34: 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 35: Listening To Music

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.4 Listening to Music The camera features both MP3 and FM radio playback. Copy MP3 files from your PC to the camera’s internal or external memory using the USB cable. 3.4.1 Transferring MP3 files to the Camera 1.

  • Page 36: Playing Fm Radio Files

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.4.3 Playing FM Radio Files 1. Power on the camera and select music mode . The music mode screen appears. 2. You must connect your earphones for the FM radio to work (the earphone wire acts as an antenna).

  • Page 37: 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 38: Number Reset

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.5.2 Number Reset Enables you to reset file numbering in memory to 0001. 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: Date Format

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.5.4 Date Format Enables you to set the date format. 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 40: Beep

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.5.6 Beep Enables you to enable and disable the status beep sound, which alerts you when the camera is turned on, or a button is pressed. 1. In Manual, Auto, or Movie mode, press MENU/C.

  • Page 41: Av Out Format

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.5.8 AV Out Format Enables you to set the AV out format for connecting the camera to earphone or TV. 1. In Manual, Auto, or Movie mode, press MENU/C. 2. Press to navigate to the top of the menu, and...

  • Page 42: Language

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.5.10Language Enables you to set the display language. 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. Press macro and flash desired Language.

  • Page 43: Sw Version

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.5.12 SW Version Displays the camera’s SW version. 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. Select Version. The version screen displays the camera’s software version.

  • Page 44: Pc Dependent Features

    4.1 Installing the Digital Camera Software • If your operating system is Windows 98SE, set up the DC S40 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49: 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 50: System Requirements

    BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Weight 180g (without battery) 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...

  • Page 51: Service Information

    ERVICE INFORMATION Technical Support If you encountered problems using DC S40 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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