Page 2 - • Do not use or store your camera in the environments listed below:
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Page 4 - II
Table of Contents Table of Contents II 3.8 Using Different Metering Options .................................153.9 Setting the White Balance ...............................................15 3.9.1 White Balance Settings Explained ........................ 16 3.10 Using Macro Mode .......................
Page 5 - BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual; OURING; Checking the Package Contents; The package includes the following items:; Welcome; AV cable
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Touring your DC C30/C40 1 Englisc h 1 T OURING YOUR DC C30/C40 1.1 Checking the Package Contents The package includes the following items: If anything is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer. Save the packaging in the event you need to ship your camera for servi...
Page 7 - Attaching the Strap; Thread the small loop of the hand strap
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Touring your DC C30/C40 3 Englisc h 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 s...
Page 8 - Preparing Your DC C30/C40 for Use; REPARING; Inserting the Battery; Slide the battery cover in the direction of the
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Preparing Your DC C30/C40 for Use 4 Englisc h 2 P REPARING Y OUR DC C30/C40 FOR U SE 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 c...
Page 9 - Low Battery Indicator; A low battery indicator; Turning the Power On; Notes; The camera body may feel warm after extended used. The is normal.; Note
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Preparing Your DC C30/C40 for Use 5 Englisc h 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. 2.3 Turning the Power On Press the POWER ...
Page 10 - Setting the Date and Time; Press the SET button to enter the Date & Time; Setting the Date format; Press the SET button to enter the Date format
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Preparing Your DC C30/C40 for Use 6 Englisc h 2.4 Setting the Date and Time 1. Turn on the camera.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.5. Press UP or DOWN buttons to select the Date & Ti...
Page 11 - Language Settings; Press the SET button to save your choice and leave
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Preparing Your DC C30/C40 for Use 7 Englisc h 2.6 Language Settings The camera can display menus and other information in a number of different languages. 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 ...
Page 12 - Setting the Beep Sound; The camera beep sound can be turned on (default) or off as required.; Setting the Power Save Function; Press SET button to save your option and leave the
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Preparing Your DC C30/C40 for Use 8 Englisc h 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.3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the Setup Menu. 4. Press SET to enter the ...
Page 13 - Loading an SD Memory Card
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Preparing Your DC C30/C40 for Use 9 Englisc h 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 s...
Page 14 - Camera Mode Setting; Your camera can be set in various modes for different situations.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Preparing Your DC C30/C40 for Use 10 Englisc h 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. 2.11.2Pla...
Page 15 - SING; Previewing a Picture; current camera settings.; Setting the LCD Display Mode; In Playback mode and Video modes, press DISP
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Using the DC C30/C40 11 Englisc h 3 U SING 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. Tu...
Page 16 - Setting Image Resolution and Quality
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Using the DC C30/C40 12 Englisc h 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. 3. Use the UP or Down buttons to select Resolution option. 4. Press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select a resolutio...
Page 17 - Using the Zoom Function
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Using the DC C30/C40 13 Englisc h 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 len...
Page 18 - Adjusting the Exposure
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Using the DC C30/C40 14 Englisc h 3.6 Using the Flash 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. The following list describes each flas...
Page 19 - Using Different Metering Options
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Using the DC C30/C40 15 Englisc h 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 p...
Page 20 - Shade - Adjusts for cloudy days or twilight conditions.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Using the DC C30/C40 16 Englisc h 3.9.1 White Balance Settings Explained 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 ...
Page 21 - Using Macro Mode
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Using the DC C30/C40 17 Englisc h 3.10 Using Macro Mode Your camera is equipped with a macro function that allows you to focus on very close subjects. In macro mode you can focus on subjects 50 cm from the lens when in the maximum wide angle (zoomed out) setting and 10 cm ...
Page 22 - Using the Date Stamp Function
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Using the DC C30/C40 18 Englisc h 3.12 Using the Date Stamp Function 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 make sure it is in Photo or Video mode. 2. Press the MENU button.3....
Page 23 - Recording Video Clips
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Using the DC C30/C40 19 Englisc h 3.14 Recording Video Clips 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. 4. Press the Sh...
Page 24 - Viewing Pictures
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Using the DC C30/C40 20 Englisc h 3.16 Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed using the built in LCD screen. 1. Turn on the camera and move the sliding switch next to the power button to Playback , to enable Playback mode. 2. Use the RIGHT and LEFT buttons to step through...
Page 25 - Viewing Pictures in Thumbnail Mode
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Using the DC C30/C40 21 Englisc h 3.17 Viewing Pictures in Thumbnail Mode 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 Playback mode. 2. Press and hold the W (zoom out) button.3. Images stored ...
Page 26 - Erasing a Stored Image
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Using the DC C30/C40 22 Englisc h 3.19 Erasing a Stored Image 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 t...
Page 27 - Formatting the Camera Memory or SD Card
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Using the DC C30/C40 23 Englisc h 3.21 Slide Show 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 o...
Page 28 - DPOF Print Settings; confirm your selection.; SD Card
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Using the DC C30/C40 24 Englisc h 3.24 DPOF Print Settings 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 pr...
Page 29 - PC Dependent Features; PC D; EPENDENT; Installing the Digital Camera Software; Click each item to install the software program of your choice.
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual PC Dependent Features 25 Englisc h 4 PC D EPENDENT F EATURES 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...
Page 30 - Bundled Software; Software; PhotoBase; for photos folders
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual PC Dependent Features 26 Englisc h 4.2 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 friend...
Page 31 - Making Connections; Switch your TV channel to the
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual PC Dependent Features 27 Englisc h 4.3 Making Connections 4.3.1 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 med...
Page 33 - Troubleshooting; ROUBLESHOOTING
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Troubleshooting 29 Englisc h 5 T ROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Resolution Power does not turn on • The batteries are inserted incorrectly. • The batteries are dead. • The battery compart-ment door is open. • Reload the batteries. • Replace with new bat-teries. • Make sure t...
Page 34 - Problem
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Troubleshooting 30 Englisc h Images are not displayed on the LCD screen. A memory card with non-EXIF images (recorded with another camera) is loaded. This camera cannot dis-play non-EXIF images. Images are not saved in memory. The camera was turned off before the image was...
Page 35 - Specifications; PECIFICATIONS
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Specifications 31 Englisc h 6 S PECIFICATIONS Image Sensor 3.34 megapixel CCD(C30) ; 4 megapixel CCD (C40) Image Resolution 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...
Page 37 - Service information; ERVICE; Technical Support
BenQ DC 5530 User’s Manual Service information 33 Englisc h 7 S ERVICE INFORMATION Technical Support If you encountered problems using DC C30/C40 and the camera driver program, please send an E- mail (containing detailed descriptions of the problem you came upon, the hardware and software environmen...
