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- BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 1
DC S40 Digital Camera User's Manual Welcome - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 2
optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company. Disclaimer BENQ Corporation makes no your camera in or near water. • If a foreign substance or water gets in your camera, please turn the power off immedi- ately and disconnect the batteries and - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 3
an AC Power Adapter 6 2.3 Charging the Battery 6 2.4 Loading an SD Memory Card 7 2.5 Attaching the Strap 8 3. Using the DC S40 9 3.1 Capture Mode 9 3.1.1 Composing Pictures 9 3.1.2 About the LCD Monitor Icons 9 3.1.3 Using the LCD Monitor in Manual Mode 10 3.1.4 LCD Monitor Display (Capture - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 4
22 3.3.1 Playback Mode 22 3.3.2 Playing Back Movies 23 3.3.3 Thumbnail Display 24 3.3.4 Voice Memo Record 24 3.3.5 Zoom Playback 25 3.3.6 Erasing Images and Movies 25 3.3.7 Playback Mode Setup 26 3.3.7.1 Erasing Files 26 3.3.8 Thumbnail Mode 27 3.3.9 Protect Mode 27 3.3.10 SlideShow 28 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 5
Dependent Features 38 4.1 Installing the Digital Camera Software 38 4.2 Bundled Software 39 4.3 Transferring Files with your PC 40 4.3.1 Transferring Images, Movies, and MP3 Files 40 4.4 Viewing Images on TV 41 5. Troubleshooting 42 5.1 Error Message Table 42 6. Specifications 43 7. Service - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 6
English TaBbelenoQf CDoCnte5n3t3s 0 Table of Contents [Memo] IV Table of Contents - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 7
English BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 1 TOURING YOUR DC S40 1.1 Checking the Package Contents The package includes the following items: 7 DC S40 Digital Camera 1 User's Manual 2 Welcome BenQ 8 3 4 9 5 6 1. User's manual 2. DC S40 digital camera 3. AV cable 4. USB cable 5. Lithium-ion battery - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 8
English BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 1.2 DC S40 Components 1.2.1 Front View 1. Speaker 2. Shutter button 3. Built-in flash 4. Optical viewfinder 5. Lens/lens cover 3 6. Self-timer/AF assist lamp 4 7. Microphone 8. Earphone and A/V OUT terminal 9. USB port 5 10. DC IN 5V terminal 6 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 9
English BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 1.2.4 Button Functions 1. Macro 1 • Recording/Video Mode - press this repeat all, repeat one, standard play). Press for more than two seconds to lock camera buttons; only the power button functions in this mode. • FM Mode - press for . Touring your DC S40 3 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 10
English BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 1.2.5 Mode Dial 1. Manual Mode 1 2 2. Auto mode 3 3. Playback mode 4 4. Movie action completed 3. USB connection (non accessing) Processing Accessing mass storage Orange Battery charging in progress 1. Warning message 2. Power low Flash is charging - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 11
English BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 2 PREPARING YOUR DC S40 FOR USE The Lithium Ion battery enables you to capture images and video clips, and listen to music or FM radio on the go. Use the AC adapter whenever possible to conserve battery power. 2.1 Inserting the Battery 1. Turn the camera off. 2. - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 12
BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 2.2 Using an AC Power Adapter 1. Make sure the camera power is off. B 2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the DC automatic power off of the camera. 2.3 Charging the Battery 1. Insert the battery as described in 2.1"Inserting the Battery" on page 5. 2. - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 13
English BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 2.4 Loading an SD Memory Card All images and video clips taken by the camera can be stored in an SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card as well as the camera's internal memory. Even if the camera's power is OFF, the images saved in the SD Memory Card are not erased. - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 14
English BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 2.5 Attaching the Strap To prevent accidentally dropping the camera when using your camera, always use 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 A loop until the - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 15
BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3 USING THE DC S40 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 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 16
English 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. White balance ISO Metering Macro mode Exposure value 3.1.4 LCD Monitor Display (Capture Mode) Press the LCD/SET button to - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 17
zoom in button to activate the digital zoom. The zoom bar indicates the current digital zoom level. Optical Zoom Notes • The camera has a 1.0X to 3.0X optical zoom and 1.0X to 4.0X digital zoom func- tion. • The digital zoom function is unavailable when you turn the LCD off. Using the DC S40 11 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 18
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 is fixed to . 12 Using the DC S40 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 19
English BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.1.8 Changing the Focus 1. Set the mode dial to Manual mode or Auto mode . 2. Power on the camera. 3. Press the macro button . Macro button When Macro mode is enabled, the icon is DO NOT FORGET to reset the lens to the normal posi- tion. Using the DC S40 13 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 20
BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual English 3.1.9 Capture Mode Setup This menu is for setting the basic setting to be used for photography in Manual and Auto capture modes. The Manual and Auto mode icons denote whether the be included in the shot. • Use a tripod for best results. 14 Using the DC S40 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 21
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 Notes • Larger image sizes use more memory. • 6M (2848 x 2160) cannot be used with continuous mode or digital camera DC S40 15 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 22
BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual English 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 Photographs to bring out sharper and more vibrant colors. 16 Using the DC S40 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 23
English BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.1.9.8 ISO Set the photographic sensitivity at which the image is seen in the LCD display that the digital camera focuses on by setting the Auto focus window position. Central: In central auto focus window mode, the camera focuses on the center region of the - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 24
English 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 . In this case, you can check the brightness in the preview image directly (photographed still image). 18 Using the DC S40 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 25
English 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 : Date imprinting is disabled. (default) DateStamp YMD On Off Using the DC S40 19 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 26
English 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 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 27
English 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: produces warm, old-fashioned artistic style photographs. Vivid: Video clips to bring out sharper and more vibrant colors. Using the DC S40 21 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 28
English 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 and power on the camera. The last mode, and thumbnail mode. Standard Image Only Thumbnail 22 Using the DC S40 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 29
English 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 button to restore to normal play speed. Pause and play: Press LCD/SET button to pause and play video clips. Using the DC S40 23 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 30
English 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 voice memo first by pressing MENU/C under Playback mode. Refer to 3.3.7.1"Erasing Files" on page 26. 24 Using the DC S40 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 31
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 the DC S40 25 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 32
English 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 No Note Images cannot be erased when they are protected or the SD Memory Card is writeprotected. 26 Using the DC S40 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 33
English 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 are prompted to confirm the action. 4. Select Yes, and press LCD/SET to complete the action. Yes No Using the DC S40 27 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 34
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 the built-in memory. However, it can not be retrieved. 28 Using the DC S40 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 35
English 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. Establish a connection between the camera and your - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 36
English BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.4.3 Playing FM Radio Files 1. Power on the camera and camera supports the following a•••udMBSioaitPmtryEapptGleeis-ns1:fgrAofrumedqi3uo2eLntoacyi3ees2r:-033k2b, p44s .1, 48 kHz MP3 Player FM Radio 87 . 50 MHZ STEREO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 30 Using the DC S40 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 37
English 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 will recover soon once the copy process is finished. Using the DC S40 31 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 38
English BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.5.2 Number Reset 123 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 time submenu. To exit without saving the settings, press MENU/C. 32 Using the DC S40 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 39
English BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.5.4 Date Format YMD 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, (default) 5. After you have made your selection, press MENU/C to exit the Setup menu. Using the DC S40 33 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 40
English 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. 2. your selection, press MENU/C to exit the Setup menu. 34 Using the DC S40 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 41
English 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 then press to select Setup mode . 3. Select AV out - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 42
English 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. action. Select Yes. 5. Press LCD/SET. The camera's settings are returned to the factory defaults. 6. Press MENU/C exit the Setup menu. 36 Using the DC S40 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 43
English 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. - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 44
English BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 4 PC DEPENDENT FEATURES To use the PC dependent functions, you need to install your digital camera software and connect the camera to your PC. 4.1 Installing the Digital Camera Software • If your operating system is Windows 98SE, set up the DC S40 driver first. If - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 45
BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual " 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 photos on screen. BenQ Q-Music lets you manage your music selections, transfer MP3 files with your camera, create and manage - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 46
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. 2. Switch on the camera. 3. Connect the camera - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 47
English 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. Consult your TV users manual. 5. Playback - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 48
English BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 5.1 Error Message Table Symptoms Causes Solutions The power won't turn on. • The battery is out of power. • The AC power adapter is not con- nected or is damaged. • Use the AC power adapter to charge the battery. • Make sure the AC power - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 49
English BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 5 SPECIFICATIONS Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom Viewfinder LCD Monitor image / ASF play / Thumbnails / Slide show Digital output connector: USB 1.1 AV output DC power input connector: 5V Specific rechargeable Lithium-ion battery / AC adapter / USB cable 96 x 63 - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 50
English BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual Weight Camera Driver Software Application 180g (without battery) PC Driver (Windows 98SE / 2000 /ME / XP) Q-link Q-music PhotoBase PhotoImpression VideoImpression PhotoPrinter Acrobat Reader DirectX Media Player FOR WINDOWS System Requirements Pentium MMX - BenQ DC S40 | User Manual - Page 51
English BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 5 SERVICE 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
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