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- Page 1 DC E41 Digital Camera User’s Manual Welcome...
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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
Table of Contents DC E41 .....................1 OURING Checking the Package Contents ..................1 DC E41 Components ......................2 1.2.1 Front View ........................2 1.2.2 Rear View ........................2 1.2.3 Using the Mode Switch ....................3 1.2.4 Indicator LED Status ....................3 1.2.5 Using the Stylus ...................... - Page 4 ........28 LAYING HOTOS USIC OVIE AND OUND LIPS Viewing Photos ........................28 6.1.1 Zoom and Pan ......................29 6.1.2 Viewing Thumbnails ....................30 Viewing Movie Clips ......................31 Listening to Sound Clips ....................32 Special Playback Functions ....................33 6.4.1 Scrawling ........................34 6.4.2 Adding a Frame ......................
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Page 5: Touring Your Dc E41
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual DC E41 OURING Checking the Package Contents The package includes the following items: User's manual DC E41 digital camera USB cable Lithium-ion battery (rechargeable) Hand strap with stylus DC E41 software CD-ROM AC power adapter... -
Page 6: Dc E41 Components
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual DC E41 Components 1.2.1 Front View Shutter button Power button Mode switch Indicator LED Microphone Flash Earphone Jack/TV out Normal/macro switch Lens 10. Speaker 11. Self-timer indicator LED / Video or sound recording on 12. Lens cover 1.2.2 Rear View... -
Page 7: Using The Mode Switch
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1.2.3 Using the Mode Switch Take photographs in man- Snapshot Mode ual or automatic mode. page 10 Replay photos, movie clips and sound clips stored in Playback Mode memory. page 28 Record movie and sound clips. -
Page 8: Using The Navigation Button
Down 1.2.7 Using the Touch Screen BenQ DC E41 is equipped with a touch-sensitive LCD screen that enables you to change your camera’s settings and features quickly and conveniently. Tap the three buttons below the screen to access the following features:... -
Page 9: Preparing Your Dc E41 For Use
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual DC E41 REPARING The lithium ion battery included with the DC E41 allows you to take photos, record movie and sound clips. Use the AC adapter whenever possible to conserve battery power. Inserting the Battery 1. -
Page 10: Using An Ac Power Adapter
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Using an AC Power Adapter The BenQ DC E41 comes with an AC power adapter that both powers the camera and recharges the battery. Connect the power adapter to the DC E41 as shown below. -
Page 11: Inserting An Sd Memory Card
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual The Indicator LED at the top of the camera is orange while the camera is charging. When charging is complete, the LED turns off. Note • Use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. -
Page 12: Attaching The Hand Strap
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 5. To remove the SD card, make sure the camera is turned off, open the battery/SD card cover, and press down lightly on the exposed edge of the card. The card will eject itself Note •... -
Page 13: Setting The Date And Time
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Setting the Date and Time Before using your camera for the first time, set the date and time. For instructions, see “Setting the Date and Time” on page 46. Turning the Camera On Press and hold the Power button for two seconds to turn the camera on or off. -
Page 14: Taking Photos
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual AKING HOTOS This chapter describes the camera operating modes, and explains how to take pictures, record movie clips and sound clips, play back photos, movies and sound clips. Photo Mode Two photo modes are available: Auto mode... -
Page 15: About The Lcd Screen Icons
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual About the LCD Screen Icons The LCD screen displays icons that show the camera’s current settings. The diagram below shows all of the icon types available in Snapshot mode. Refer to the table on the following page for a complete description of each. - Page 16 BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual The following table shows all of the Snapshot mode icons that can be shown on the LCD screen. For more information, refer to the indicated page number. Setting Mode Icon Page Setting Mode Icon Page...
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Page 17: Switching The Lcd Display Mode
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Switching the LCD Display Mode The camera setting icons can be turned off by pressing the Display button DISP DISP to switch between display modes: Icons On Icons Off LCD Off Note • The image on the LCD screen may appear dark when used in sunlight or bright lighting. -
Page 18: Selecting The Scene Mode
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Selecting the Scene Mode The camera automatically adjusts settings for optimum results when capturing certain types of photographs, or scenes. The DC E41 offers six different Scene modes. 1. Tap the Menu button 2. Tap the Scene icon Landscape 3. -
Page 19: Using The Digital Zoom
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1. Press the Navigation button to the right to change the Flash setting. Press to the right to Auto Red-Eye Forced On change the flash setting 2. The LCD screen icon shows the current Flash setting. -
Page 20: Using The Self-Timer
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Using the Self-Timer The self-timer enables you to put yourself in the picture. When the Self-Timer is turned on, the camera takes the photo 10 seconds after the Shutter button is pressed. 1. Tap the Menu button Self-timer 2. -
Page 21: Image Size
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4. Tap the Return icon to exit the menu and return to Photo mode. The Continuous Shot mode icon appears on the LCD screen. 5. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus, DISP DISP then press it down fully. -
Page 22: Image Quality
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.12 Image Quality In addition to Image Size, you can also set the Image Quality, also known as the compression ratio. Higher quality (lower compression) images require more memory storage than lower quality (higher compression) images for images that are the same size (e.g. 2848x2136). -
Page 23: Iso Setting
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Icon White Balance Description Auto Automatically adjusts the white balance. Sunny Suitable for bright daylight conditions. Cloudy Suitable for cloudy, twilight, or shady conditions. Suitable for subjects lit by tungsten (incandescent) Tungsten Light lighting. Fluorescent Light Suitable for subjects lit by fluorescent lighting. -
Page 24: Photo Effect
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.15 Photo Effect The DC E41 enables you to apply a tone or color to Photo Effect your photos to create an artistic effect. 1. Tap the Menu button , then tap the Next DISP... -
Page 25: Metering
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1. Make sure the camera is in Manual mode , and that Scene mode is set to Auto EV bias 2. Tap the Menu button , then tap the Next icon DISP DISP 3. Tap the ISO Setting icon +1.3... -
Page 26: Date Imprint
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.18 Date Imprint You can automatically print the current date on the bottom right corner of photos you take. 1. Tap the Menu button , then tap the Next icon 2. Tap the Date Imprint icon 3. -
Page 27: Quick Review And Erase
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.20 Quick Review and Erase After taking a photo you can review it on the LCD screen. If you don’t want to keep the photo, you can delete it in order to make more memory available. -
Page 28: Recording Movie Clips
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual ECORDING OVIE LIPS Switching the camera to Recording mode allows you to record movie clips. The length of the recording depends on the amount of memory remaining on the installed SD memory card, or in the camera’s built-in internal memory. -
Page 29: Manual And Automatic Movie Recording Modes
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4.1.1 Manual and Automatic Movie Recording Modes While in Movie Recording mode, setting the Manual / Auto camera to Manual enables you to adjust white balance, EV bias, and metering. The camera +1.3 automatically adjusts these values when it is set to... -
Page 30: Ecording Sound Clips
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual ECORDING OUND LIPS Switching the camera to Recording mode allows you to record sound clips. The length of the recording depends on the amount of memory remaining on the installed SD memory card, or in the camera’s built-in internal memory. -
Page 31: Recording Sound Clips
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 5. Tap the stop icon , press OK, or press the shutter button to finish recording. The REC. available remaining recording time at the top right corner of the LCD screen is updated. Note •... -
Page 32: Playing Back Photos , Music , Movie And
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual LAYING HOTOS USIC OVIE AND OUND LIPS In Playback mode, the DC E41 can: • display photos on the LCD screen • play movie clips on the LCD screen • play sound clips through the built-in speaker... -
Page 33: Zoom And Pan
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3. Press Next to view the next image, or press Previous to go back one image. You can also press the Navigation button to the left or right to scroll forward or back. Note •... -
Page 34: Viewing Thumbnails
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 6.1.2 Viewing Thumbnails Thumbnails are a quick way to view the files stored in your camera’s memory. 1. In Playback mode, press the Thumbnail icon or press the Navigation button down. Thumbnail view appears on the LCD screen. -
Page 35: Viewing Movie Clips
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Viewing Movie Clips You can play movie clips that are stored in the camera’s internal memory or on the installed SD memory card when the camera is in Playback mode. Current file #/Total # of files... -
Page 36: Listening To Sound Clips
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Listening to Sound Clips Audio clips can be played in Playback mode through the camera’s built-in speaker. Earphone Jack/TV Out The LCD screen appears as follows when an sound clip is selected. Speaker Current file #/Total # of files... -
Page 37: Special Playback Functions
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4. Tap to increase the playback volume, tap to decrease the volume. You can also press the Navigation button up or down to adjust the volume. 5. Tap to pause playback at any time or tap to stop and return to the beginning of the clip. -
Page 38: Scrawling
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 6.4.1 Scrawling Scrawling allows you to write a note or draw a sketch on top of a photograph. You can choose the thickness of the pen or eraser, the color, and decide to save the edited picture as a new file. - Page 39 BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual variation shows on the screen immediately. For examples, if you select the stamp, press up/down/left/right of the navigation button and you get the following variations in sequence. Then tap to begin stamping these selected icons on the photo you choose. Please note that you can also rotate the stamp after tapping the icon on the LCD screen.
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Page 40: Adding A Frame
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 6.4.2 Adding a Frame The DC E41 comes with up to 20 different frame designs that you can add to your photos for a fun and interesting effect. 1. In Playback mode, select a photo (not a movie or sound clip). -
Page 41: Adding A Voice Memo
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 6.4.3 Adding a Voice Memo Adding a voice memo is a useful way of adding notes and reminders to photos. 1. In Playback mode, select a photo (not a movie or sound clip). 2. Tap the Menu icon. -
Page 42: Listening To Voice Memos
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 6.4.4 Listening to Voice Memos Follow these steps to listen to a voice memo that was previously added to a photo. 1. In Playback mode, select a photo with a voice memo. You will see the Voice... -
Page 43: Playing A Slide Show
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 6.4.6 Playing a Slide Show The camera can automatically display photos (or the first frame of movie clips) stored in memory in sequence at a two-second interval. Movie clips and sound clips are not played during slide shows. -
Page 44: Locking All Files
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 6.4.7.2 Locking all Files 1. In Playback mode, tap the Menu button. 2. Tap the Lock icon. 3. Tap the Lock All icon. 4. Tap Yes to lock all files or tap No to return to the Lock menu. -
Page 45: Erasing Single Files
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 6.4.8 Erasing Single Files Erasing a photo, movie clip, or sound clip permanently removes the file from memory. It cannot be recovered. It is strongly suggested that you lock files that you are certain you want to keep. -
Page 46: Listening To Music
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Listening to Music The camera features MP3 playback. Copy MP3 files from your PC to the camera's internal or external memory using the USB cable. Set the Mode switch to Music mode to enable the MP3 player. - Page 47 BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3. The camera offers four different repeat mode of MP3 playback, tap the Menu button to set: Repeat All Mode Repeat all MP3 tracks. Repeat One Mode Repeat one selected MP3 track. Repeat Random Repeat MP3 tracks randomly.
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Page 48: Camera Settings
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual AMERA ETTINGS Camera settings can be accessed in any mode by tapping the Menu button and then tapping the Setup icon. Some settings are located on the second setup screen, accessed by tapping Next You can change or adjust a number of basic camera settings including:... -
Page 49: Memory: Copying And Formatting
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Memory: Copying and Formatting This function enables you to: • copy files from the camera’s internal memory to an installed SD memory card • format an installed SD memory card or the camera’s internal memory Follow the steps below. -
Page 50: Setting The Date And Time
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Setting the Date and Time Setting the date and time correctly is important as this information is stored with the photos you take, and is used if you have turned Date Imprint on (see “Date Imprint” on page 22). -
Page 51: Lcd Brightness
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual LCD Brightness The brightness of the LCD screen can be set to Bright or Normal. The Bright setting is useful for use in brightly-lit areas, however, battery power is consumed at a faster rate. 1. Tap Menu , then tap Setup 2. -
Page 52: Audio/Video Output
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Audio/Video Output The camera’s Audio/Video out port provides audio and video output for listening to sound clips and viewing photos or video clips on a standard TV screen, or listen to music through earphones. Use the Audio/Video setup function to set the operating mode. -
Page 53: Language
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Language The DC E41’s on-screen menus and messages can be displayed in eight different languages, including: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. 1. Tap Menu , then tap Setup and tap Next 2. -
Page 54: Software Version
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 7.11 Software Version This function displays the version number of the software installed in the DC E41. Should you ever require technical assistance (see “Service Information” on page 60), the technician you speak to may request this information. -
Page 55: Connecting To Atv
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual ONNECTING TO A You can connect the DC E41 to a television and view photos and movie clips on a large screen. Use the included AV to connect the DC E41 to your television as illustrated below. Your own television input jacks may differ from the illustration. -
Page 56: Connecting To A Computer
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual ONNECTING TO A OMPUTER Connecting the DC E41 to your computer enables you to perform the following functions: • Upload photos, movie clips, and sound clips to your computer for storage and organization. • Download MP3 music files from your computer. -
Page 57: Bundled Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader is a “must have” utility to read files in the popular cross-platform PDF file format. QLink BenQ QLink is a utility for your smart photo downloads, and has printout and edit functions. Share via e-mail with others, for photos folders management and show slide show photos on screen. -
Page 58: Transferring Files To/From A Computer
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Transferring Files To/From a Computer This section explains how to transfer images, movies between your camera and a PC using Windows XP/ME/2000/98SE. 9.3.1 Transferring Photos, Movie Clips, Sound Clips, and Music Files This section shows you how to use the Windows Explorer utility to manipulate files between your camera and a PC. -
Page 59: Using The Qlink Software
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 9.3.2 Using the QLink Software The included QLink software is a useful tool for downloading photos from your camera to your computer, and then displaying, e-mailing, printing, or editing them. After successfully installing the software (see “Installing the Digital Camera Software” on page 52), follow the steps below to get started with QLink. -
Page 60: Using The Qlink Frame
PC. Click a frame and drag it to in either window to remove the frame from the window. 8. When you have finished copying frames between the PC and BenQ Camera window, click to transfer the files. Connecting to a Computer... -
Page 61: Downloading Frames
The DC E41 comes with 10 fun photo frames pre-installed in the camera’s internal memory. You can download and install up to 10 more frames styles and also get more information about downloading frames at other locations on the BenQ Web site at the following address: www.BenQ.com... -
Page 62: Troubleshooting
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual ROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Causes Solutions The power won’t turn • The battery is out of power. • Use the AC power adapter to charge • The AC power adapter is not con- the battery. nected or is damaged. -
Page 63: Specifications
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual PECIFICATIONS Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch 4.23 megapixel CCD with 4.0 megapixel effective resolution Lens f=35 mm (35 mm film equivalent) F 3.2/F 6.4 Digital Zoom Digital: 4X LCD Monitor 2.0-inch color LTPS LCD Focus Range Macro: 40 cm, Normal: 120 cm to infinity... -
Page 64: Service Information
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual ERVICE NFORMATION If you encountered problems using DC E41 and the camera driver program, please visit the following website for technical support, answers to frequently asked questions and download services: http://support.BenQ.com For free driver program updates, product information and news release, please visit the following web address: http://www.BenQ.com...
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