DC E40 Digital Camera User’s Manual Welcome
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Table of Contents English 1 TOURING YOUR DC E40 .............................................................................................1 1.1 1.2 Checking the Package Contents .......................................................................................... 1 DC E40 Components ........................................................................................................... 2 1.2.1 Front View ...........................................................................................
5 RECORDING SOUND CLIPS .........................................................................................26 6 PLAYING BACK PHOTOS, MOVIES AND SOUND CLIPS ...............................................27 Viewing Photos .................................................................................................................. 27 6.1.1 Zoom and Pan .......................................................................................................... 28 6.1.2 Viewing Thumbnails .............
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual TOURING YOUR DC E40 1.1 English 1 Checking the Package Contents The package includes the following items: 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. User's manual DC E40 digital camera USB cable Lithium-ion battery (rechargeable) Hand strap with stylus DC E40 software CD-ROM AC power adapter USB converter AV cable 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 English 1.2 DC E40 Components 1.2.1 Front View 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Shutter button Power button Mode switch Indicator LED Microphone Flash TV out Normal/macro switch Lens Speaker Self-timer indicator LED / Video or sound recording on 12. Lens cover 1 2 3 4 5 6 TuVt o 7 8 DC E4 0 9 10 12 11 1.2.2 Rear View 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Microphone Indicator LED Mode switch Power button Shutter button Zoom/flash/review/navigation button 7. Battery/SD card cover 8.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1.2.3 Using the Mode Switch Snapshot Mode Take photographs in manual or automatic mode. page 10 2 Playback Mode Replay photos, movie clips and sound clips stored in memory. page 27 3 Movie Recording Record movie clips. Mode page 24 4 Sound Recording Record sound clips. Mode page 26 English 1 1 2 3 4 1.2.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 1.2.6 Using the Navigation Button Up English You can use the Navigation button to highlight an icon on the screen and then press OK (push the Navigation button) to select it. Left Pressing Up/Down or Left/Right also adjusts values such as the zoom factor or EV bias. Right Down 1.2.7 Using the Touch Screen BenQ DC E40 is equipped with a touch-sensitive LCD screen that enables you to change your camera’s settings and features quickly and conveniently.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual PREPARING YOUR DC E40 FOR USE The lithium ion battery included with the DC E40 allows you to take photos, record movie and sound clips. Use the AC adapter whenever possible to conserve battery power. 2.1 Inserting the Battery 1. Turn the camera off. 2. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow A and open the battery/SD card cover B . 3.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 2.2 Using an AC Power Adapter The BenQ DC E40 comes with an AC power adapter that both powers the camera and recharges the battery. Connect the power adapter to the DC E40 as shown below. A 1. Turn the camera off. 2. Connect the included USB converter to the power adapter connector A . 3. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet B . 4. Connect the USB adapter to the USB port at the back of the camera C . Connect the USB converter to the power adapter connector.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 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. The battery may not begin charging immediately if it is too hot. In this case, let the camera cool before charging the battery. When using the AC power adapter, the camera must be turned off in order to charge the battery. When connected to a PC with the USB cable, the battery will charge if the camera is either on or off. • • • 2.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual SD English 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 D . D Note • To prevent data from being accidentally erased Press the tab in the direction of the arrow from the SD card, slide the write-protect tab to on the card to write the “LOCK” position. protect the SD Memory Card. The SD card must be unlocked in order to save, edit, or erase data.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 2.6 Setting the Date and Time English Before using your camera for the first time, set the date and time. For instructions, see “Setting the Date and Time” on page 42. 2.7 Turning the Camera On Press and hold the Power button for two seconds to turn the camera on or off. Sliding the lens cover A open and closed also turns the camera on or off.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 3 TAKING PHOTOS 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. 3.1 Photo Mode Two photo modes are available: Auto mode A and Manual mode . M In Auto mode A , all camera settings, such as focus and white balance, are automatically selected by the camera. Auto mode is suitable for photography beginners and for quick and easy snapshots.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.3 About the LCD Screen Icons 1 2 3 4 $$ 5 6 7 $ $ 8 9 10 0 11 13 12 (9 Taking Photos 11 English 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.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 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.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.4 Switching the LCD Display Mode Icons On Icons Off DISP English The camera setting icons can be turned off by pressing the Display button between display modes: to switch LCD Off Note • • 3.5 The image on the LCD screen may appear dark when used in sunlight or bright lighting. This is not a malfunction. You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen as shown on page 43.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 3.6 Selecting the Scene Mode The camera automatically adjusts settings for optimum results when capturing certain types of photographs, or scenes. The DC E40 offers six different Scene modes. 1. Tap the Menu button . 2. Tap the Scene icon A . 3. Select the Scene mode. The menu screen appears with the mode icon you chose. 4. Tap the Return icon to exit the menu and return to Photo mode.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Auto Red-Eye Forced On Press to the right to change the flash Off 2. The LCD screen icon shows the current Flash setting. Icon Flash Setting Description Auto The flash fires automatically according to the ambient light conditions. In some Scene modes (for example Portrait), Red-Eye Reduction is automatically selected. Red-Eye Reduction The flash fires several times in quick succession before firing the main flash.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 3.9 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 . 2. Tap the Self-Timer icon 10 . 3. Select On 10 or Off off . The menu screen appears with the Self-Timer icon you chose. 4. Tap the Return icon to exit the menu and return to Photo mode. The Self-Timer icon appears on the LCD screen. 5.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Off English 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, then press it down fully. The camera takes two photos in rapid succession. When complete, a timer icon appears on the LCD for a few moments while the photos are processed. DISP Note • • • The flash is set to Off when Continuous Shot mode is turned on.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 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). 1. Tap the Menu button . 2. Tap the Image Quality icon . 3. Select the Image Quality setting. The menu screen appears with the Image Quality icon you chose.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual White Balance Description A Auto Automatically adjusts the white balance. Sunny Suitable for bright daylight conditions. Cloudy Suitable for cloudy, twilight, or shady conditions. Tungsten Light Suitable for subjects lit by tungsten (incandescent) lighting. Fluorescent Light English Icon Suitable for subjects lit by fluorescent lighting. Note To adjust the white balance, the camera must be set to Manual Photo mode Scene mode set to Auto A M with the . 3.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 3.15 Photo Effect The DC E40 enables you to apply a tone or color to your photos to create an artistic effect. 1. Tap the Menu button , then tap the Next icon . 2. Tap the Photo Effect icon . 3. Select the Photo Effect. The menu screen appears with the Photo Effect icon you chose. Icon Photo Effect A A EV +13 YMD DISP Photo Effect Description Normal Standard RGB color settings suitable for general photography.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual M , and that Scene 2. Tap the Menu button , then tap the Next icon . 3. Tap the ISO Setting icon A . 4. Use the stylus or Navigation button to increase or decrease the value. 5. Tap OK to set the value. The menu screen appears with the ISO Setting icon you chose. 6. Tap the Return icon to exit the menu and return to Photo mode. The EV bias value appears in the bottom left corner of the LCD screen. $$ $ $ EV bias A English 1.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 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 YMD . 3. Select the Date Imprint On YMD or Off appears with the setting you chose. Date Imprint A . A EV YMD +1.3 YMD . The menu screen DISP Note For instructions on changing the date format, see page 42. 3.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 3.20 Quick Review and Erase 1. Take a photo and wait a few moments for the camera to finish processing it. English 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. A Quick Review 2. Press the Navigation button to the left A . The photo you just took appears on the screen. 3. To delete the photo, tap the Erase button below the LCD screen B . 4.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 4 RECORDING MOVIE CLIPS Switching the camera to Movie 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. 4.1 Movie Recording mode Movie Recording Mode Follow these steps to record a movie clip. 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Set the Mode switch to Movie Recording mode appears. Camera setting icons .
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 4.1.1 Manual and Automatic Movie Recording Modes 1. In Movie Recording mode , tap the Menu button display the Movie mode menu. English While in Movie Recording mode, setting the camera to Manual enables you to adjust white balance, EV bias, and metering. The camera automatically adjusts these values when it is set to Auto. Manual / Auto EV M +1.3 to 2. Tap the Manual/Auto icon / . 3. Select Manual or Auto . The menu screen appears with the icon you selected. 4.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 5 RECORDING SOUND CLIPS Sound Recording mode allows you to use the DC E40 as a voice recorder. Sound recordings are saved on the installed SD memory card or in the camera’s internal memory. Sound is recorded by the built-in microphone located at the top of the camera. Microphone Follow these steps to record a sound clip. 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Set the Mode switch to Sound Recording mode appears: .
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 6 PLAYING BACK PHOTOS, MOVIES AND SOUND CLIPS English In Playback mode, the DC E40 can: • display photos on the LCD screen • play movie clips on the LCD screen • play sound clips through the built-in speaker To use Playback mode, set the Mode switch to Playback mode and turn the camera on. Playback mode works with the lens cover open or closed.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 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 • Press the Display button DISP to turn off the icons and view the photo only. When the icon is off, use the Navigation button to view the next or previous image. 6.1.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 6.1.2 Viewing Thumbnails 1. In Playback mode, press the Thumbnail icon or press the Navigation button down. Thumbnail view appears on the LCD screen. Scroll up one page Selected file has a red border 0007 Selected file # 0023 Total # of files Scroll down one page DISP 2. Tap to scroll up or to scroll down one page. You can also use the Navigation button to scroll up, down, left, and right. A red border appears around the selected file.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 6.2 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 Playback mode icon 0017/0019 11-05 Current battery level 00:00:23 Date the clip was recorded (MM-DD) Time remaining View previous file View next file DISP To play a movie clip: 1. Set the Mode switch to Playback mode . 2.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 6.3 Listening to Sound Clips English Audio clips can be played in Playback the camera’s built-in speaker. mode through TV out TV out The LCD screen appears as follows when an sound clip is selected. Speaker Current file #/Total # of files Playback mode icon 8/9 01-05 Current battery level 00 : 00 : 00 Standby Date the sound clip was recorded (MM-DD) Total playing time Play Next file Previous file DISP To play a sound clip: 1. Set the Mode switch to Playback mode.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 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. Pressing OK on the Navigation button will also pause playback. 6.4 Special Playback Functions To access special functions in Playback mode , tap the Menu icon.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 6.4.1 Scrawling 1. In Playback mode, select a photo (not a movie or sound clip). 2. Tap the Menu icon. 3. Tap the Scrawling icon. The Scrawling edit menu appears. Pen thickness Start scrawling Eraser thickness Create copy of photo with scrawling and exit. Color palette DISP 4. Select the pen size and color you want, then tap to begin scrawling. 5. Tap the Display button DISP to change the pen or eraser size, or color. 6. Tap the Menu button when you are finished.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 6.4.2 Adding a Frame English The DC E40 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). 2. Tap the Menu 3. Tap the Frame icon. icon. The Frame edit menu appears. Frame #/Total # of frames 10 / 15 Return to Playback mode Select current frame style Previous frame style OK Next frame style DISP 4.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 6.4.3 Adding a Voice Memo 1. In Playback mode, select a photo (not a movie or sound clip). 2. Tap the Menu icon. 3. Tap the Voice Memo icon. The Record Voice Memo screen appears. 4. Tap the Record icon to begin recording. The remaining recording time appears on the LCD screen. Tap Stop or press OK on the Navigation button to end recording. 5. Tap Return to go back to the Playback menu. English Adding a voice memo is a useful way of adding notes and reminders to photos.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 6.4.4 Listening to Voice Memos English 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 Memo icon in the top left corner of the LCD screen. 2. Tap the Menu icon. 3. Tap the Voice Memo icon. The Record Voice Memo screen appears. 4. Tap the Play Voice Memo icon to play the voice memo for the photo using the camera’s built-in speakers or attached headphones. 5.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 6.4.6 Playing a Slide Show 1. In Playback mode, tap the Menu English 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. icon. 2. Tap the Slide Show icon. The slide show begins. 3. Tap the Menu icon or press OK to stop the slide show and return to the Playback mode menu. 6.4.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 6.4.7.2 Locking all Files English 1. In Playback 2. 3. 4. 5. mode, tap the Menu button. Tap the Lock icon. Tap the Lock All icon. Tap Yes to lock all files or tap No to return to the Lock menu. Tap Return . The Locked icon appears at the top left corner of the playback screen for all photos, movie clips, and sound clips. All 6.4.7.3 Unlocking Single Files 1. In Playback 2. 3. 4. 5. mode, select a file that is locked (the Locked icon should be visible).
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 6.4.8 Erasing Single Files 1. In Playback mode, select the photo, movie clip, or sound clip that you want to delete. Erase? 2. Tap the Erase button located below the LCD screen. 3. Tap Yes to erase the file or tap No to cancel and return to Playback mode. No YES DISP Erase button Note • To erase a file that is locked, you must first unlock it. See “Unlocking Single Files” on page 38. 6.4.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 7 CAMERA SETTINGS 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: Icon Setting Adjust the camera’s date and time. 42 Select the date format used for the Date Imprint feature (page 22). 42 Set the LCD screen to Bright or Normal.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 7.1 Memory: Copying and Formatting English 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. 1. Tap Menu , then tap Setup . 2. Tap Memory . 3. To copy files from the camera’s internal memory to an installed SD memory card, tap . You are prompted to confirm the action. 4. To format an installed SD memory card, tap .
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 7.2 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). 1. Tap Menu , then tap Setup . 2. Tap Date/Time . 3. Tap the year. The value adjust screen appears. 4. Tap to increase the year or tap to decrease the year. You can also use the Navigation button to adjust the values. 5.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 7.4 LCD Brightness 1. Tap Menu , then tap Setup 2. Tap LCD Brightness . 3. Tap Bright or Normal English 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. Bright . . DISP 7.5 Sound The Sound function enables you to toggle system sound effects (such as the beep when tapping or scrolling) on or off. 1. Tap Menu 2. Tap Sound 3.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 7.7 Video Output The camera’s TV out port provides audio and video output for listening to sound clips and viewing photos or video clips on a standard TV screen. Use the Audio/Video setup function to set the operating mode. Set the video output mode to either NTSC or PAL. Refer to your local authorities for information on whether NTSC or PAL is used in your region. NTSC NT SC PAL For information on connecting your camera to a TV, see “Connecting to a TV” on page 47.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 7.9 Language 1. Tap Menu . , then tap Setup and tap Next 2. Tap Language En . 3. Tap the language icon you prefer. English The DC E40’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.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 7.11 Software Version This function displays the version number of the software installed in the DC E40. Should you ever require technical assistance (see “Service Information” on page 56), the technician you speak to may request this information. 1. Tap Menu . , then tap Setup V1000 and tap Next 2. Tap Software Version . 3. The software version appears on the screen. Tap Return to exit. DISP 7.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 8 CONNECTING TO A TV Use the included AV to connect the DC E40 to your television as illustrated below. Your own television input jacks may differ from the illustration. Refer to your television’s user manual for assistance. Connect the yellow RCA jack to the television’s Video In port. R AV L VIDEO Connect the white RCA jack to the television’s left or right Audio In port. Connect the small end of the AV cable to the camera’s TV out port. TVt ou DC E40 1.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 9 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER Connecting the DC E40 to your computer enables you to perform the following functions: • upload photos, movie clips, and sound clips to your computer for storage and organization Before connecting to a computer running Microsoft Windows, you must first install the software that is included on the software installation CD-ROM that came with the DC E40. 9.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 9.2 Bundled Software Software 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. Edit and retouch your photos, then add special effects or place them in cards, calendars, frames and fantasy templates.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 9.3 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. 1. Turn on the computer. USB cable OPEN 2. Turn on the camera. 3. Connect the camera to the PC with the included USB cable.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 9.3.2 Using the QLink Software English 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 48), follow the steps below to get started with QLink. 1. Turn on the computer and start the QLink software. 2. Turn on the camera. 3.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 9.3.3 Using the QLink Frame English The included QLink software is also the tool for transferring downloaded frames from your computer to your camera. After successfully installing the software (see “Installing the Digital Camera Software” on page 48), follow the steps below to get started with QLink. 1. Turn on the computer and start the QLink software. 2. Turn on the camera. 3. Connect the camera to the PC with the included USB cable. Ensure that the connection is secure. 4.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Note • You can also import frames from the bundled CD in the directory CD-ROM/PHOTO-FRAMES. 9.3.3.1 Downloading Frames The DC E40 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.tw/global/ Connecting to a Computer 53 English 9.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 10 54 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Causes Solutions The power won’t turn on. • The battery is out of power. • The AC power adapter is not connected or is damaged. • The USB cable is not properly connected to the camera or PC. • Use the AC power adapter to charge the battery. • Make sure the AC power is connected and it's not damaged. • First turn on the PC, then connect the camera and PC with the USB cable. The power turns off during use.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual 11 SPECIFICATIONS 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 8.0 Digital Zoom Digital: 4X LCD Monitor 1.5-inch color LTPS LCD Focus Range Macro: 30~100 cm, Normal: 100 cm to infinity Shutter Speed 1/20 ~ 1/1000 seconds (2~1/1000 seconds for Night Scene) Exposure Metering: Spot, Center-Weighted Average, Average Exposure compensation +2 EV (0.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual English 11.1 System Requirements • • • • • • 12 Pentium 166 MHz MMX class or higher CPU 64 MB RAM CD-ROM drive 100 MB free hard disk space Available USB port Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP SERVICE INFORMATION If you encountered problems using DC E40 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.
