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DC C30/C40
Digital Camera
User’s Manual
Welcome
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Englisch Table of Contents 1. Touring your DC C30/C40.................................... 1 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 Vi
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Englisch Table of Contents 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 3.13 Using Long Sh
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Englisch BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1 TOURING YOUR DC C30/C40 1.1 Checking the Package Contents The package includes the following items: DC C30/C40 Digital Camera C30/C40 Digital Camera Us User’s M Manual 1 5 Welcome 2 6 3 7 4 1. User's manual 2. DC C30/C40 digital camera 3. AV cable 4. USB cable 5. DC C30/C40 software CD-ROM 6. Hand strap 7. 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 s
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DC IN 3.3V Englisch BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1.2 DC C30/C40 Components 1.2.1 Front View 1. Optical viewfinder 2 1 2. Shutter button 3. Lens/lens cover 4. Self-timer/AF assist lamp 6 5. Microphone 3 6. Built-in flash 4 5 1.2.2 Rear View 1. Green LED indicator 6 2. LCD panel 7 3. Menu button w T 1 4. Flash/SET button 8 5. Display button 6. Mode switch 2 7. Power button 3 9 8. Zoom buttons 4 9. 4-ways multi-function buttons 5 1.2.3 Left/Right Side View 1. DC IN port 2. USB port 1 3. TV out port
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Englisch DC IN 3.3V BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1.3 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 loop until the strap is firmly secured (B). A B 3 Touring your DC C30/C40
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Englisch BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2 PREPARING YOUR DC C30/C40 FOR USE 2.1 Inserting the Battery 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. 3. Insert two AA-size alkaline batteries with the positive (+) and negatime (-) poles matching the directions indicated inside the batte
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Englisch BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2.2 Low Battery Indicator 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. • Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan on using it for more tha
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Englisch BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2.4 Setting the Date and Time 1. Turn on the camera. 123 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the Setup Setup Menu 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 Tv Tv submenu. Date & Time 7. Press UP or DOWN buttons to change the values. 2003 10 10 8. Press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to advance to the YMD next fiel
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Englisch BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2.6 Language Settings The camera can display menus and other information in 123 a number of different languages. 1. Turn the camera on. Setup Menu 2. Press the MENU button. 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 YMD Language desired language. English 7. Press the SET button to save your choice
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Englisch BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2.8 Setting the Beep Sound The camera beep sound can be turned on (default) or off as required. 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Press the MENU button. SD F 3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the Setup Beep Menu. ON OFF z 4. Press SET to enter the Setup Menu. z 5. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the Beep Tv Tv option. 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. 2.9 Se
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Englisch MB LOCK BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2.10 Loading an SD Memory Card 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. 4.
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Englisch BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2.11 Camera Mode Setting 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
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Englisch BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3 USING THE DC C30/C40 This chapter describes the camera operating modes, and explains how to take, review, and manage pictures or movies. 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
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Englisch BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.4 Setting Image Resolution and Quality 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 640 option. 3M 2M 1M x 480 4. Press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select a resolution from the list. 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 640 x 480 480 5. Press SET to save your setting and leave the Qua
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Englisch BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.5 Using the Zoom Function Your camera has a combination of optical and digital zoom functions that allow you to zoom in on far away subjects or zoom out for a wide angle shot. The optical zoom is achieved by mechanically adjusting the lens of the camera. The digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the image using a software process. Press W to zoom out for a Press T to zoom in for a wide angle shot (subject telephoto shot (subject appears further away). appear
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Englisch w T BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.6 Using the Flash Pressing the flash button cycles your camera Flash Button 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. 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. RedEye - Flash strobes to let the subjec
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Englisch BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.8 Using Different Metering Options There are 3 different light metering options available on your camera. Auto Metering automatically selects the best exposure for you, Multi Metering selects an exposure based on readings from multiple points in the subject area and Spot Metering selects an exposure based on a single reading taken from the center of your picture. 1. Turn the camera on and make sure it is in Photo +/ mode. 2. Press the MENU button. WB Me
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Englisch BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.9.1 White Balance Settings Explained Auto - Automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general photography. A 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. Fluorescent - Adjusts f
