DC C30/C40 Digital Camera User’s Manual Welcome
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Table of Contents 1. Touring your DC C30/C40 .................................... 1 Englisch 1.1 Checking the Package Contents....................................... 1 1.2 DC C30/C40 Components ............................................... 2 1.2.1 Front View............................................................... 2 1.2.2 Rear View ................................................................ 2 1.2.3 Left/Right Side View ............................................... 2 1.2.4 Bottom View ......
Table of Contents Englisch 3.8 Using Different Metering Options .................................15 3.9 Setting the White Balance ...............................................15 3.9.1 White Balance Settings Explained ........................ 16 3.10 Using Macro Mode .......................................................17 3.11 Using the Self Timer......................................................17 3.12 Using the Date Stamp Function ...................................18 3.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1 TOURING YOUR DC C30/C40 Englisch 1.1 Checking the Package Contents The package includes the following items: 1 DC C30/C40 Digital Camera Manual User’s M Us 5 Welcome 2 6 3 7 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. User's manual DC C30/C40 digital camera AV cable USB cable DC C30/C40 software CD-ROM Hand strap 2 x AA Batteries If anything is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer. Save the packaging in the event you need to ship your camera for service.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1.2 DC C30/C40 Components Englisch 1.2.1 Front View 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Optical viewfinder Shutter button Lens/lens cover Self-timer/AF assist lamp Microphone Built-in flash 2 1 6 3 4 5 1.2.2 Rear View 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Green LED indicator LCD panel Menu button Flash/SET button Display button Mode switch Power button Zoom buttons 4-ways multi-function buttons 6 7 1 w T 8 2 3 9 4 5 1.2.3 Left/Right Side View DC IN port USB port TV out port 1 DC IN 3.3V 1.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1.3 Attaching the Strap Englisch DC IN 3.3V 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 loop until the strap is firmly secured (B).
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2 PREPARING YOUR DC C30/C40 FOR USE Englisch 2.1 Inserting the Battery BATTERY OPEN The cameras powered by two AA-size alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH (min. 550 mAh/1.2V) batteries. Follow these instructions to insert batteries into the camera. 1. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Swing the battery cover open. 4. Slide the battery cover back into the closed position. 4 Preparing Your DC C30/C40 for Use BATTERY OPEN 3.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2.2 Low Battery Indicator Englisch A low battery indicator appears on the LCD screen when the batteries are nearly exhausted. Batteries should be replaced when the low battery indicator appears. Notes • • • • Do not use manganese batteries. Manganese batteries cannot supply sufficient power to support camera operation. Replace all batteries at the same time. Never mix old and new batteries.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2.4 Setting the Date and Time Englisch 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Press the MENU button. 123 3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the Setup Menu. Setup Menu Enter 4. Press SET to enter the Setup Menu. 5. Press UP or DOWN buttons to select the Date & Time item. 6. Press the SET button to enter the Date & Time submenu. Tv Date & Time 7. Press UP or DOWN buttons to change the values. 8. Press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to advance to the next field. 2003 10 10 YMD 9.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2.6 Language Settings Englisch The camera can display menus and other information in a number of different languages. 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Press the MENU button. 123 Setup Menu Enter 3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the Setup Menu. 4. Press SET to enter the Setup Menu. 5. Press UP or DOWN buttons to select the Language. 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select the desired language. 7. Press the SET button to save your choice and leave the Language submenu.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2.8 Setting the Beep Sound Englisch The camera beep sound can be turned on (default) or off as required. 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the Setup Menu. 4. Press SET to enter the Setup Menu. SD F Beep ON OFF z z 5. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the Beep option. Tv 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to choose On or Off. 7. Press the SET button to save your option and leave the Beep submenu. 2.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2.10 Loading an SD Memory Card Englisch BATTERY OPEN The SD memory card slot is located beneath the battery cover, adjacent to the battery comparment. 2.10.1Inserting the SD Memory card 1. Slide the battery cover open. 2. Slide the SD card into the slot as shown. 3. Close the battery compartment. 2.10.2Removing the SD Memory card 1. Slide the battery cover open. 2. Push and release the SD card. It will eject part way from the slot. 3. Pull the SD card from the slot.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2.11 Camera Mode Setting Englisch Your camera can be set in various modes for different situations. 2.11.1Photo Mode In Photo mode, the camera automatically adjusts exposure and white balance to suit the shooting environment. 2.11.2Playback Mode In playback mode you can review, erase, and protect photos and video clips. 2.11.3Video Mode Your camera can record video clips with audio in video mode. White balance and exposure can be set before recording a video clip.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3 USING THE DC C30/C40 3.1 Previewing a Picture Preview photos on the LCD screen before pressing the shutter button. 1. Turn on the camera and the LED indicator next to the viewfinder flashes green. 2. Select Photo mode. 3. The image automatically appears on the LCD screen together with information about current camera settings. 3.2 Taking a Picture 1. Turn the camera on and make sure it is in Photo mode. 2.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.4 Setting Image Resolution and Quality Englisch 1. Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Photo mode. 2. Press the MENU button. 2048x1536 3. Use the UP or Down buttons to select Resolution option. 4. Press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select a resolution from the list. 3M 2M 1M WB 4M 2304 x 1728 ( DC C40 only ) 3M 2048 x 1536 ( DC C30 only ) 2M 1600 x 1200 1M 1024 x 768 680 x 480 640 x 480 5. Press SET to save your setting and leave the Resolution option. 6.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.5 Using the Zoom Function Press W to zoom out for a wide angle shot (subject appears further away). Press T to zoom in for a telephoto shot (subject appears closer). w T Digital zoom works by enlarging the center portion of an image through a software interpolation process. The digital zoom is used to achieve magnification levels up to 4X. In Photo mode, press T to zoom in. Continue pressing T until the digital zoom indicator is displayed.
w BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.6 Using the Flash Englisch Pressing the flash button cycles your camera through the various flash modes. A symbol appears on the LCD screen to indicate the flash mode. The flash cannot be used in Video mode. Flash Button The following list describes each flash mode. Automatic - Flash fires when conditions require extra lighting Always on - Flash fires every time you take a photo, regardless of lighting conditions.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.8 Using Different Metering Options 3. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select the Metering option. 4. Use the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select an option from the list. 5. Press the SET button to save your selection and leave the Metering submenu. Metering - Auto A YMD 123 3.9 Setting the White Balance Adjust the white balance to match different light sources such as sunlight, incandescent (tungsten) lighting or, fluorescent lighting. 1.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.9.1 White Balance Settings Explained Englisch A Auto - Automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general photography. Daylight - Adjusts for bright sun conditions or other natural light conditions. Shade - Adjusts for cloudy days or twilight conditions. Tungsten - Adjusts for normal indoor lighting conditions. Corrects the orange hue of household light bulbs. Ideal for indoor photos under tungsten or halogen lighting without a flash.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.10 Using Macro Mode When in Photo mode, press the MACRO button on the back of the camera to enter Macro mode. The Macro mode icon mode. appears on the LCD screen when in Macro Macro Button 3M Macro mode icon A 41 To leave Macro mode, press the MACRO button again. NOTES: • Distances referred to measure the distance between the camera lens and the subject. • Auto and Red-eye Reduction flash modes cannot be used in Macro mode. 3.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.12 Using the Date Stamp Function Englisch The Date Stamp function can be used to add a date to your pictures as you take them. 1. To enable the Date Stamp, turn the camera on and WB make sure it is in Photo or Video mode. 2. Press the MENU button. Date Stamp 3. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select the Date Stamp option. 4. Press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select On or Off. 5. Press the SET button to save your setting and leave the Date Stamp Function submenu.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.14 Recording Video Clips Englisch Your camera can record short video clips with audio. 1. Make sure that the camera is in Photo mode. 2. Press the Video Button on the rear of the camera. 3. The video icon appears on the LCD screen. Video button Video icon Mode switch w +0.0 T A 41 4. Press the Shutter button to start recording. 5. Press the Shutter button again to end recording. You can set White Balance, Exposure and Date Stamp on Video mode menu. 3.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.16 Viewing Pictures Englisch Pictures can be viewed using the built in LCD screen. 1. Turn on the camera and move the Sequence sliding switch next to the power number Total number button to Playback , to enable Playback mode. 5/7 2. Use the RIGHT and LEFT buttons to step through the images stored in the internal memory or on an 1/108 Image type SD card. 3. Still images can be magnified using the T (zoom in) button. 4.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.17 Viewing Pictures in Thumbnail Mode Englisch When in Playback mode, you can view all your stored images in thumbnail format. 1. Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Zoom out Playback mode. 2. Press and hold the W (zoom out) button. 3. Images stored in the camera are displayed in thumbnail format. w T 4. Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select an image to be displayed. 5. Press the SET button to display the image. 6.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.19 Erasing a Stored Image Englisch Single images can be erased from the camera in Playback mode. 1. Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Playback mode. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to cycle through the images to select the one you want to delete. 3. Press the UP (delete) button. 4. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to confirm that you want to delete the image or press the MENU button to cancel. Delete button 15/15 Confirm deletion 103_0010 2004/01/19 5.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.21 Slide Show Englisch You can set the camera to display images in a slide show. 1. Turn the camera on and make sure it is in Playback mode. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select the Slide Show option. 4. Use the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select an option from the list. 5. Press the SET button to save your selection and start slide show with selected interval or stop. Slide show - Off OFF 5" 10" SD 3.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.24 DPOF Print Settings Englisch The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) settings allow you to select photos stored on an SD card that you want to print. You can also set the number of copies to print. This function is convenient when used with a printer or commercial printing service that supports DPOF printing. LO CK SD Card 3.24.1Print Order Setting 1. Turn the camera on and make sure it is in Playback mode. 2.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4 PC DEPENDENT FEATURES 4.1 Installing the Digital Camera Software • • • If your operating system is Windows 98SE, set up the DC C30/C40 driver first. If the operating system is Windows ME/2000/XP, then it's not necessary for you to set up the driver in advance. It's recommended that you set up the driver and software before connecting the digital camera to your PC.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Englisch 4.2 Bundled Software Software 26 Description PhotoBase Arcsoft PhotoBase enables you to efficiently find and organize your media-files. Use it to create slide shows, Web albums, or video postcards, and share your media-files with your friends on the Internet. PhotoImpression ArcSoft PhotoImpression is an easy-to-use photo editing and creative design program.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4.3 Making Connections 1. Turn on the TV. 2. Switch on the camera. R AV L VIDEO 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 images or movies as described in 3.16“Viewing Pictures” on page 20. PC Dependent Features 27 Englisch 4.3.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4.3.2 Connecting to a Computer Using USB Englisch 1. Install the USB software driver included with the bundled CD-ROM. 2. Connect the supplied USB cable to the computer's USB port (A). Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on the camera (B). A B USB NOTES: • You don’t have to switch off the camera or the computer when the USB connection is made • Refer to your computer’s manual for information regarding the USB port location 3. Make sure the camera is turned on.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Cause Resolution Power does not turn on • The batteries are inserted incorrectly. The batteries are dead. The battery compartment door is open. • • The camera is set to Playback mode. The flash is charging The memory is full. The SD card is not formatted correctly. • The camera is set to Playback mode. The flash is charging Memory is full. • • • The camera does not take pictures. • • • • Image is not recorded when the shutter button is pressed.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Englisch Problem Cause Resolution Images are not displayed on the LCD screen. A memory card with nonEXIF images (recorded with another camera) is loaded. This camera cannot display non-EXIF images. Images are not saved in memory. The camera was turned off before the image was stored in memory. If the battery low indicator appears on the LCD screen, replace the batteries immediately. Cannot transfer images to a computer after connecting the USB cable.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 6 SPECIFICATIONS 3.34 megapixel CCD(C30) ; 4 megapixel CCD (C40) 2304 x 1728 pixels (C40), 2048 x 1536 pixels (C30), 1600 x 1200 pixels, 1024 x 768 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels Lens F = 35 ~ 98 mm (35mm film equivalent) F2.66 / F4.92 Zoom Optical: 3X ; Digital: 4X Focusing TTL Auto focus Focus Range Macro: 10~50 cm ; Normal: 50 cm to infinity Shutter Mechanical shutter and Electrical shutter Shutter Speed 8, 4, 2, 1, 1/2 ~ 1/2000 sec.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Software Application Englisch Q-link Photobase PhotoImpression VideoImpression PhotoPrinter Acrobat Reader DirectX System Requirements FOR WINDOWS 32 Specifications Pentium MMX or Higher Compatible CPU 64MB RAM 100MB free hard disk space CD-ROM USB port Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 7 SERVICE INFORMATION If you encountered problems using DC C30/C40 and the camera driver program, please send an Email (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 Europe: service@BenQ-eu.com Taiwan: service-tw@BenQ.com China: service_china@BenQ.com Australia and New Zealand: service_au@BenQ.com Asia and other countries: support@BenQ.
