Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
DC S40 Digital Camera User's Manual
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Taking care of your camera
· Do not use your camera in the following environmental range: temperature below 0°C or above 40°C. · Do not use or store your camera in the environments listed below:  Direct sunlight  High humidity and dusty places  Next to the air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources  In a closed car that is directly under the sun  Unstable locations · If your camera becomes wet, wipe it with dry cloth as soon as possible. · Salt or 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, use a 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, 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 or near water. · If a foreign substance or water gets in your camera, please turn 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.
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1. Touring your DC S40...........................................1
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1.1 Checking the Package Contents ........................... 1 1.2 DC S40 Components ........................................... 2 1.2.1 Front View .......................................................... 2 1.2.2 Rear View ............................................................ 2 1.2.3 Bottom View........................................................ 2 1.2.4 Button Functions.................................................. 3 1.2.5 Mode Dial ........................................................... 4 1.2.6 Viewfinder LED Indicator ...................................... 4 1.2.7 Rotating the LCD Panel ......................................... 4
2. Preparing Your DC S40 for Use........................5
2.1 Inserting the Battery.............................................. 5 2.2 Using an AC Power Adapter................................. 6 2.3 Charging the Battery ............................................. 6 2.4 Loading an SD Memory Card .............................. 7 2.5 Attaching the Strap................................................ 8 3. Using the DC S40 .................................................. 9 3.1 Capture Mode ....................................................... 9 3.1.1 Composing Pictures .............................................. 9 3.1.2 About the LCD Monitor Icons................................ 9 3.1.3 Using the LCD Monitor in Manual Mode................. 10 3.1.4 LCD Monitor Display (Capture Mode) .................... 10 3.1.5 Using the Optical Zoom................................................. 11 3.1.6 Using the Digital Zoom.................................................. 11 3.1.7 Using the Flash ............................................................... 12 3.1.8 Changing the Focus ........................................................ 13
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3.1.9 Capture Mode Setup ...................................................... 14
3.1.9.1 Navigating in the Capture Setting Menus ...................14 3.1.9.2 Capture Mode ....................................................14 3.1.9.3 Resolution .........................................................15 3.1.9.4 Quality .............................................................15 3.1.9.5 Scene ...............................................................15 3.1.9.6 White Balance ....................................................16 3.1.9.7 Effect ...............................................................16 3.1.9.8 ISO..................................................................17 3.1.9.9 Focusing ...........................................................17 3.1.9.10 Exposure Value ................................................. 18 3.1.9.11 Metering.......................................................... 19 3.1.9.12 Date Imprint..................................................... 19
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3.2 Taking Videos........................................................ 20 3.2.1 Movie Mode ........................................................ 20 3.2.2 Movie Special Effect .............................................. 21 3.3 Playing Back Images.............................................. 22 3.3.1 Playback Mode ..................................................... 22 3.3.2 Playing Back Movies.............................................. 23 3.3.3 Thumbnail Display ............................................... 24 3.3.4 Voice Memo Record ............................................. 24 3.3.5 Zoom Playback..................................................... 25 3.3.6 Erasing Images and Movies .................................... 25 3.3.7 Playback Mode Setup ............................................ 26 3.3.7.1 Erasing Files ...................................................... 26 3.3.8 Thumbnail Mode ................................................. 27 3.3.9 Protect Mode ...................................................... 27 3.3.10 SlideShow ......................................................... 28 3.3.11 Setting Startup Image ......................................... 28 3.4 Listening to Music................................................. 29
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4. PC Dependent Features.......................................38
4.1 Installing the Digital Camera Software ................ 38 4.2 Bundled Software .................................................. 39 4.3 Transferring Files with your PC ........................... 40 4.3.1 Transferring Images, Movies, and MP3 Files ............ 40 4.4 Viewing Images on TV.......................................... 41 5. Troubleshooting .................................................... 42 5.1 Error Message Table.............................................. 42 6. Specifications .......................................................... 43 7. Service information .............................................. 45
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1.1 Checking the Package Contents
The package includes the following items:
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User's manual DC S40 digital camera AV cable USB cable Lithium-ion battery (rechargeable) Hand strap DC S40 software CD-ROM AC power adapter Earphones
If anything is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer. Save the packaging in the event you need to ship your camera for service.
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The LCD on the digital camera is manufactured with sophisticated technology. However, the display may have some light spots or show unusual colors. This is normal and does not indicate display malfunction, and will not affect the pictures you take with the camera. The AF assist lamp is used to illuminate the focus subject in low light situations where other camera's autofocus will likely have failed.
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1.2.4 Button Functions
1. Macro 1 · Recording/Video Mode  press this button 2 3 to enable Macro mode. · Playback Mode  press to select previous file. · Menu Mode  press to move left in the menus. · MP3 Mode  press to skip to the previous 4 track. · FM Radio Mode  press to scan for a previous channel. 5 Zoom 6 · Recording/Playback/Video Mode  press 7 up to zoom in; press down to zoom out. · MP3/FM Radio Mode  press up to increase the volume; press down to decrease it. · Thumbnail Mode  press up or down to navigate thumbnail images. · Menu Mode  press up or down to change values. Flash · Manual Record Mode  press button to cycle through Flash modes. · Playback Mode  press to select next file. · MP3 Mode  press to skip to the next track. · FM Radio Mode  press to scan for the next channel. · Menu Mode  press to move right in the menus. Mode Dial (refer to next page) Q-View/Delete · Recording Mode  press to view the last image that was taken. · Playback Mode  press to delete current image or movie. · MP3 Mode  press for less than two seconds to switch between playback modes (repeat all, repeat one, standard play). Press for more than two seconds to lock camera buttons; only the power button functions in this mode. · FM Mode  press for two seconds to lock buttons; only the power button functions in this mode. Press for less than two seconds to switch the audio output between the earphone and speaker. Menu/Cancel · Recording/Playback/Video Modes  opens the menus. · Menu Mode  cancels an operation or exits menu mode. LCD/SET · Recording/Video Mode  press to switch between display modes: OSD (on-screendisplay) full display, OSD display OFF, and LCD OFF. · Playback Mode  press to switch between playback modes: standard image, image only, and thumbnail mode. · Menu Mode  press to confirm action. · MP3 Mode  press to toggle between play and pause modes. · FM Radio Mode  press for less than two seconds to switch FM radio stations. Press for more than two seconds to save the current station to a channel; select the channel to tune to the station.
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