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Taking care of your camera · Do not use your camera over the following environmental range: temperature: OC to 40C, relative humidity: 45% ~ 85%. · Do not use or store your camera in environments listed below: Direct sunlight. High humidity and dusty places. Next to the air conditioner, electric heater or the other heat sources. In a closed car that is directly under the sun. Avoid shaky places. · If your camera becomes wet, wipe it with dry cloth as soon as possible. · Salt of seawater may cause severe camera damage. · Do not use organic solvents, such as alcohol, etc., to clean your camera. · If the lens or viewfinder is dirty, please use the lens brush or soft cloth to clean the lens. Do not touch the lens with your fingers. · To prevent electrical shock, do not attempt to disassemble or repair your camera by yourself. · Water may cause a fire or electric shock. Therefore, please store your camera in a dry place. · Do not use your camera outdoors when it is raining or snowing. · Do not use your camera in the water. · If the foreign substance or water gets in your camera, please tum the power off immediately and disconnect the batteries and the transformer. Remove the foreign substance or water, and send it to the maintenance center. · Transfer the data to the computer as soon as possible to avoid losing your image data. 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 ..................................................................2 1.2.5. Mode Dial and Focus Range .......................................2 2. Preparing your DC 5330 for using .............3 2.1. How to Switch On or Off The Camera .........3 2.2. Loading the battery and SD Card: ..................3 2.3. Basic Settings: ......................................................4 3. Using the DC 5330 ........................................5 Working Mode .............................................................6 3.1.Video Mode ...........................................................6 3.2. Capture Mode ......................................................7 3.2.1. Shooting images .............................................................7 3.2.2. FLASH Setting ................................................................9 3.2.3. Self Timer ........................................................................9 3.2.4. Shooting Continuously Setting ...................................9 3.2.5. Capture Mode Setup ....................................................10 3.3. Playback Mode ......................................................12 3.4. Macro Mode ..........................................................14 3.5. Dsc Setup Mode ...................................................15 4. PC dependent features ................................. 17 4.1. Installing digital camera software .....................17 4.2. The Software of this Installation CD ..............18 4.3. Downloading the Image(s) .................................19 I BenQ DC 5330 Table of Contents 5. Troubleshooting (Error Message Table) ..20 6. Specifications ...................................................21 7. Service information ........................................23 II 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 Camera pouch USB cable Hand Strap Battery DC 5330 software CD-ROM Battery Charger 1.2. Parts of the DC 5330 and their names 1.2.1. Front View Shutter Button Mode Dial Auto-Focus Led Self-timer Indicator LED Handstrap Hook Hand Stop Zoom Lens DC-In & USB Connector Microphone Flash Viewfinder 1 BenQ DC 5330 User's Manual 1.2.2. Rear View Power/Flash LED Viewfinder Zoom Button Display Button Five-way Switch TFT LCD Monitor Menu Slection Button 1.2.3. Top View Power Button Shutter Button Mode Dial Speaker 1.2.4. Bottom View Battery & SD Card Compartment Tripod mount Docking Connector 1.2.5. Mode Dial and Focus Range Mode Dial Video Mode ( ) Capture Mode ( ) Playback Mode ( ) Macro Mode ( ) Setup Mode ( ) Note Use only the specified battery or AC power adapter specified (5V 2A) for use with this camera. Other power sources may cause fire. 2 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. Slide the battery/SD Card cover in the direction of the arrow, then lift to open. 2. Load the included battery in the compartment. 3. Insert the SD card into the slot. 4. Close the cover. Battery Power Status Full Middle Low Empty CAUTION! 1. Fully charge the battery before its first use. 2. To improve battery performance, replace installed battery at the same time and keep away from heat. 3. To discard battery, refer to the index of the battery manufacturer. 4. Battery should be inserted in the battery compartment with the "+" and "-" sides facing correctly. 3 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. Do not open the battery/SD card cover or remove the battery when the camera is in its ON status. Only remove the battery and SD card when the camera is not in use, or in its OFF status. 3. If you do not plan on using the camera for a long period of time, please remove the battery and SD card. 4. Battery charges through the charger. 5. Camera will draw power from DC-in when used with the AC-Adapter. 2.3. Basic Settings: Upon turning the camera ON, a "BenQ logo" will appear on the LCD display. Turn the mode dial to the DSC Setup Mode. Please proceed with the following settings: Upon turning the camera ON, a "BenQ logo" will appear on the LCD display. Language Preference Setting There are a total of nine languages to choose from to interact with this camera. English will be the default language. Please refer to DSC Setup Mode. (page 15) Date and Time Setting Please refer to the Date and Time setting under DSC Setup Mode. (page 15) Formatting the SD Card To format the internal memory, withdraw the SD Card from the camera. To format, please refer to "Erase Pictures" on page 13. 4 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 Record Movies Page 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 1. Erase Picture 2. Protect Picture 3. DPOF 4. Slide Show 5. Voice Memo page 7 Playback Mode page 12 Macro Mode 1. Resolution 2. Image Quality 3. Color Effect 4. White Balance 5. Scene 6. Metering 7. Sharpness 8. EV Adjust 9. ISO 1. Date and Time 2. Auto Power Off 3. DPOF 4. Slide Show 5. Sound Effect 6. Languages 7. TV-out 8. Restoring page 14 DSC Setup Mode page 15 Note Press the display button once to delete the icons from the LCD display. To turn the LCD display simply press the display button a second time. To save your battery power, it is best to not leave your display ON for a long period of time. 5 BenQ DC 5330 User's Manual Working Mode 3.1.VideoMode 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. If the memory is full, a warning sign will display on the LCD, and will automatically exit the movie recording state. 3. If there are no warning messages with memory problems, the camera will start recording itself. To stop recording, press the shutter button again. self timer: To set the self timer under the video mode, press the right button once to activate the self timer. You will have ten seconds to get ready. The countdown will be displayed on the LCD and followed by a beep sound. The length is based on the capacity of your SD card and internal memory. Note Note Users can still zoom in and out while searching for a subject, but when the actual recording is being made, zooming in and out will not be possible. 6 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. If it is full, a warning "Memory Full" icon will display on the LCD. 2. Once the picture is taken, you can erase the image under instant review. user can protect image when in playback mode 3. If you decide to erase this image, press down. An erase icon will appear on the LCD, press OK to achieve this function. Basic Shooting 1. Turn the mode dial to the capture mode 2. Look into the viewfinder/LCD and try to align your subject in the crop mark. 3. When you are set, press the shutter button once. Auto-Focus Function Under Auto-Focus, the camera lens focuses automatically when the shutter release is pressed halway. To activate Auto-Focus, please follow these steps: 1. Crop mark is white in normal situation. Press half shutter to activate auto focus. Crop mark turns green when focused. If fail, crop mark is red. 2. Then, fully press the shutter button to take the picture. 7 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. Note 4 x digital zoom are all supported in PLAYBACK Mode.  White Balance Flash Capture Mode Metering Resolution ISO (100/200) Image Quality EV Icon Zoom Bar Continuous Shot Date or Time Self Timer Remaining Number Battery Status of Pictures * The icons can be removed from the display by pressing the display button once. 8 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. ...