DC 5330 User’s Manual
Copyright Copyright (c) 2003 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication 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 prior written permission from BenQ Corporation. Brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
BenQ DC 5330 Table of Contents 1. Touring your DC 5330 ................................. 1 1.1. Checking package contents ...............................1 1.2. Parts of the DC 5330 and their names ...........1 1.2.1. Front View ......................................................................1 1.2.2. Rear View ........................................................................2 1.2.3. Top View .........................................................................2 1.2.4. Bottom View ...........
BenQ DC 5330 Table of Contents 5. Troubleshooting (Error Message Table) ..20 6. Specifications ...................................................21 7. Service information ........................................
BenQ DC 5330 User’s Manual 1. TOURING YOUR DC 5330 1.1. Checking package contents The package should include the following items: DC 5330 digital camera Battery Camera pouch USB cable DC 5330 software CD-ROM Hand Strap Battery Charger 1.2. Parts of the DC 5330 and their names 1.2.1.
BenQ DC 5330 User’s Manual 1.2.2. Rear View Power/Flash LED Viewfinder Zoom Button Display Button TFT LCD Monitor Five-way Switch Menu Slection Button 1.2.3. Top View Power Button Shutter Button Mode Dial Speaker 1.2.4. Bottom View Battery & SD Card Compartment Docking Connector Tripod mount 1.2.5.
BenQ DC 5330 User’s Manual 2. PREPARING YOUR DC 5330 FOR USING 2.1. How to Switch On or Switch Off The Camera 1. Locate the power button on top of the camera. 2. Press the power button down to turn the camera ON or OFF. Power ON/OFF Button Note The backside LED indicator will remain green while the power is turned ON. 2.2. Loading the battery and SD Card: This camera uses a Li-ion battery. The battery and SD card share the same compartment and cover. 1.
BenQ DC 5330 User’s Manual Note This camera is equipped with a built-in flash memory. The image(s) can be stored in the built-in memory or in a memory card if used. Please note that if a memory card is not inserted, all operations will affect only the built-in flash memory. If the memory card is inserted, all operations will affect only the memory card but not the built-in flash memory. Note 1. Upon loading new battery, users will need to reset their Basic Settings. 2.
BenQ DC 5330 User’s Manual 3. USING THE DC 5330 This section describes the five modes included in this camera. An in-depth coverage of these modes will be further described. Here are the five main functions of this camera: Camera Mode Video Mode Function Setting Page Record Movies page 6 Capture Mode 1. Resolution 2. Image Quality 3. Color Effect 4. White Balance 5. Scene 6. Metering 7. Sharpness 8. EV Adjust 9. ISO page 7 Playback Mode 1. Erase Picture 2. Protect Picture 3. DPOF 4. Slide Show 5.
BenQ DC 5330 User’s Manual Working Mode Mode 3.1.Video Video Mode allows you to use the camera as a movie recorder, and set the self-timer for recording purpose. Video Mode Remaining Time Zoom Bar Date or Time Battery Status * The icons can be removed from the display by pressing the menu button once. 1. Turn the Mode Dial to the Video Mode 2. To start recording a movie, press the shutter button. The camera will start checking whether the memory is sufficient to record a movie.
BenQ DC 5330 User’s Manual 3.2. Capture Mode Capture mode will allow you to shoot single and continuous images, set your flash and self-timer. Depending on the environment and setting, the camera’s settings will work accordingly. To exit the setting menu, simply press the menu button. 3.2.1. Shooting images 1. Under Capture Mode, press the shutter button. The camera will start checking whether the memory is sufficient to store the image.
BenQ DC 5330 User’s Manual Zooming In/Out This camera has 4 x digital zoom. The zoom bar located on the left side of the LCD display, informs users of the zoom status while the zoom in or out button is pressed. The zoom lens can automatically protrude and retract. 1. Once you have aligned your subject in the LCD display, press the zoom in or out button to select your preferred distance. 2. The picture can be zoomed in up to four times the original size.
BenQ DC 5330 User’s Manual 3.2.2. FLASH Setting To set the Flash, press the Five-Way Switch to the Left to select the desired Flash setting. You will have the four types of Flash settings: Flash Off, Auto Red-eye reduction, Flash Force On, and Night. Once you’ve set your Flash setting, proceed with your picture taking. Flash Off The Flash will not fire. Auto Red-eye reduction The Flash will fire depending on the light source. Red eye deduction will also be active when needed.
BenQ DC 5330 User’s Manual 3.2.5. Capture Mode Setup 1. Turn the mode dial to Capture Mode. 2. To enter/exit Capture Mode Setup, press the menu button. 3. Once you are in the Capture Mode Setup, you will be able to adjust the following settings. 4. To select each individual function settings, press the UP or DOWN arrow. Function Selection Definition Resolution Users can select from the following resolution: The size of the picture. The default size is 3.
BenQ DC 5330 User’s Manual White Balance Users can select the following white balance: Auto Shade Sun Tungsten Fluorescent Sharpness Users can select the following sharpness: It adjusts the relative brightness under different condition. The default is Auto. Enhance of edge detail. The default is Normal. Normal High Low EV Adjust Users can select the following EV adjust: from EV+2.0~ toEV -2.0, in EV 0.
BenQ DC 5330 User’s Manual Note The Memory Capacity will be changed according to the resolution and image quality you set, please refer to below table for the relative numbers, which will be changed a little in different photo backgrounds. Resolution (based on 16 MB memory) Image Quality (Best) Image Quality (Better) Image Quality (Basic) 2720 x 2040 (5.5M) 8 12 16 2048 x 1536 (3.0M) 14 21 28 1280 x 960 (1.3M) 36 55 73 640 x 480 (VGA ) 146 218 291 3.3.
BenQ DC 5330 User’s Manual Note 1. The icon information can be removed by pressing the menu button once. 2. Thumbnail can be viewed after the display button twice. 3. To turn off the LCD, press the display button three times. Displaying Thumbnails 1. Turn the Mode Dial to Playback Mode. 2. Press the display button two times to thumbnails in sets of nine. 3. Use the Five-Way Switch to change the image selection. 4. Press OK button to magnify images to standard size. 5.
BenQ DC 5330 User’s Manual Digital Print Order Format or DPOF Users can select from: Frame Set Reset all Voice Memo You are allowed 20 seconds to record voice memo. Users can select from: Record Erase Play It is a standard for printing the pictures directly from the SD card. Pictures can be printed on printers compatible with the DPOF standard. frame set --> set for one image reset all --> set for all 1. Select the picture you wish you add voice memo. 2. Press menu button. 3. Choose Voice Memo. 4.
BenQ DC 5330 User’s Manual 3.5. Dsc Setup Mode Under this mode, you will be able to set your desired settings. There are a total of eight different settings. Sound Effect Languages Auto Power Off TV-out Date and Time Restoring DPOF Slide Show Order 1. Turn the mode dial to enter the DSC Setup Mode. 2. Select the type of setup you want to perform by pushing the left or right button. Press the UP or Down arrow to select the function setting.
BenQ DC 5330 User’s Manual Slide Show Users can select the: Interval Repeat Direction Under this setting, users can set the number of seconds they want the slide show to proceed per slide, repeat the show or not, and the direction where these slides should proceed. Sound Effect Users can select either on or off This function allows users to turn the sound ON or OFF. Languages Users can select from the following languages: There are a total of nine languages you can choose to navigate this camera.
BenQ DC 5330 User’s Manual 4. PC DEPENDENT FEATURES Preparations To use the PC dependent functions, you need to install your digital camera software and connect the camera to your PC. 4.1. Installing digital camera software • If your operation system is Windows 98, please setup the DC 5330 driver first, if the operation system is Windows ME/2000/XP, then it's not necessary for you to setup driver in advance.
BenQ DC 5330 User’s Manual 4.2. The Software of this Installation CD Software Description 1. PhotoBase Arcsoft PhotoBase, for you to find and organize your media-files efficiently. You can use it to creat a slide show, a web album, or a video postcard, then sharing these media-files with your friends through internet. 2. PhotoImpression ArcSoft PhotoImpression, it is an easy-to-use photo editing and creative design program.
BenQ DC 5330 User’s Manual 4.3. Downloading the Image(s) Under Windows Operating System (Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP) Downloading Image(s) From Removable Disk 1. Turn on the PC. 2. Switch on the camera. 3. Connect the camera to the PC with USB cable under any working mode. Please make sure the USB cable is well connected to the PC and camera. 4. When the USB cable is connected to the PC, it will create a new hard disk named Removable Disk . 5. The stored image(s) can be found in Removable Disk\300_CAMERA.
BenQ DC 5330 User’s Manual 5. TROUBLESHOOTING (ERROR MESSAGE TABLE) Symptoms Causes Solutions The power won’t turn on. • The battery is out of power. • The AC power adapter is not well connected or damaged. • Use the battery charger to charge the battery. • Make sure the AC power is connected and it's not damaged. The power turns off during use. • The battery is out of power. • Auto power off. • The battery/SD card cover is opened when in process. • The adapter has not been connected properly.
BenQ DC 5330 User’s Manual The camera cannot download images to the PC. • Cable is not connected properly. • Camera is off. • There are no battery or the adapter is not well connected. • OS is not Window 98/98SE / 2000/ME/XP or PC is not equipped with USB port. • USB driver is not installed. • Check the cable connection. • Turn on the power. • Load new battery or check the AC power adapter connection. • Install Windows 98/98SE/2000/ ME/XP and USB Port. • Install USB Driver. 6.
BenQ DC 5330 User’s Manual Flash Range 0.5 ~ 2.5m Self-timer 10 seconds with LED indicator Movie Clips Size : 320x240 with sound Recording time : Manual (unlimited length) Storage Internal memory: 16MB flash memory; External memory: support SD Card File Format Still Image: JPEG , EXIF2.
BenQ DC 5330 User’s Manual 7. SERVICE INFORMATION Technical support If you encountered problems using DC 5330 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 Asia and other countries: support@BenQ.
BenQ DC 5330 User’s Manual 24
