User manual BENQ DC S40

DC S40 Digital Camera User's Manual Welcome Copyright Copyright 2004 by BENQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company. Disclaimer BENQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, BENQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of this company to notify any person of such revision or changes. *Windows, Internet Explorer and Outlook Express are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations. 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. Table of Contents Table of Contents BenQ DC 5330 1. Touring your DC S40...........................................1 English I 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 Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents BenQ DC 5330 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 English II 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 Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents BenQ DC 5330 3.4.1 Transferring MP3 files to the Camera ...................... 29 3.4.2 Playing MP3 Files ................................................. 30 3.4.3 Playing FM Radio Files .......................................... 30 3.5 SET-UP MODE ..................................................... 31 3.5.1 Memory ............................................................. 31 3.5.2 Number Reset .................................................... 32 3.5.3 Date/Time .......................................................... 32 3.5.4 Date Format ...................................................... 33 3.5.5 LCD Brightness ................................................... 33 3.5.6 Beep .................................................................. 34 3.5.7 Startup Image ..................................................... 34 3.5.8 AV Out Format ................................................... 35 3.5.9 Power Saving ...................................................... 35 3.5.10 Language ......................................................... 36 3.5.11 Reset ............................................................... 36 3.5.12 SW Version ...................................................... 37 English 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 Table of Contents III Table of Contents Table of Contents BenQ DC 5330 [Memo] English IV Table of Contents BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 1 TOURING YOUR DC S40 1.1 Checking the Package Contents The package includes the following items: English 7 1 Digital Camer DC S40 Dig tal C mera Manual User's M Us 2 3 4 5 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Welcome BenQ 8 9 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. Touring your DC S40 1 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 1.2 DC S40 Components English 2 1.2.1 Front View 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Speaker Shutter button Built-in flash Optical viewfinder Lens/lens cover Self-timer/AF assist lamp Microphone Earphone and A/V OUT terminal USB port DC IN 5V terminal 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1.2.2 Rear View 1. 2. 3. Shutter button Flash/right navigation button Zoom/volume adjust/menu up & down navigation button 4. Macro/left navigation button 5. Viewfinder LED 6. Viewfinder 7. LCD panel 8. Quick View/delete button 9. Menu/cancel 10. LCD/SET 11. Mode dial 12. Strap attachment 5 4 32 1 6 M 7 8 9 A O-V IEW /DE L MENU -C LCD/S ET 10 11 12 1.2.3 Bottom View 1. 2. 3. 4. Tripod socket Battery cover open detector Note: Do not touch this detector. Lithium ion battery compartment SD memory card slot 1 2 3 4 Notes · 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. · Touring your DC S40 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 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. Q -V I E W / D E L MENU/C LCD/SET English 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Touring your DC S40 3 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 1.2.5 Mode Dial 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Manual Mode Auto mode Playback mode Movie mode Audio Mode 3 4 5 1 2 English 4 1.2.6 Viewfinder LED Indicator Green Orange ON 1. Power on detected 2. Ready to use or AF action completed 3. USB connection (non accessing) Processing Accessing mass storage Battery charging in progress Blinking (slow) Blinking (fast) 1. Warning message 2. Power low Flash is charging 1.2.7 Rotating the LCD Panel The LCD panel can be rotated 180 degrees as shown, enabling you to take pictures of yourself. Touring your DC S40 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 2 PREPARING YOUR DC S40 FOR USE The Lithium Ion battery enables you to capture images and video clips, and listen to music or FM radio on the go. Use the AC adapter whenever possible to conserve battery power. English 2.1 Inserting the Battery 1. 2. 3. Turn the camera off. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow (A) and open the battery cover (B). Push the battery latch in the direction of the arrow (C) and insert the battery in the correct orientation as shown (D) with the notches facing up. Close the battery/SD Memory Card cover (E). A O-VIEW -DEL MEN U/C LCD/SE T 4. To remove the battery: Open the battery cover and then push the battery latch. The battery pops out slightly; pull the battery out. A M A Q-VIEW MENULCD/SE T /DEL C Notches A M B Battery latch lever A Q-VIEW MENULCD/SE T /DEL C O-VIEW -DEL MEN U/C LCD/SE T D C Notes E · · · Use only the specified battery type (Lithium Ion). If you are not going to use the battery for an extended period of time, remove it from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion. Avoid using battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. Preparing Your DC S40 for Use 5 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 2.2 Using an AC Power Adapter English · · 1. Make sure the camera power is off. 2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the DC IN 5V terminal (A). 3. Connect the other end of the AC power adapter to a power outlet (B). B A Notes 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. Use an AC power adapter while transferring images to your computer in order to prevent data loss from unexpected automatic power off of the camera. 2.3 Charging the Battery 1. Insert the battery as described in 2.1"Inserting the Battery" on page 5. 2. Connect the AC power adapter as described in the previous section, or connect the USB cable to your camera and a USB enabled device such as a notebook or PC. The following describes the LED indicators: · Orange LED: charging starts · LED Off: charging is complete Notes · · · 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. When using the USB cable to charge the camera, turn the camera off for better charging performance. Avoid exposing the camera to hot temperatures. Use it at room temperature for best results. 6 Preparing Your DC S40 for Use BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 2.4 Loading an SD Memory Card English All images and video clips taken by the camera can be stored in an SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card as well as the camera's internal memory. Even if the camera's power is OFF, the images saved in the SD Memory Card are not erased. 1. Make sure the camera is off. 2. Slide the battery/SD Memory Card cover in the direction of the arrow on the cover. A M 3. Insert an SD Memory Card: The front side of the memory card (printed arrow) should face towards the front side of the camera. · If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation. 4. Close the battery/SD Memory Card cover. Q-VIEW/ MENU-C LCD/SET DEL · To remove the SD Memory Card, make sure the camera is off. Open the battery/SD Memory Card card cover. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject. Notes · To prevent valuable data from being Press the tab in the direction of the arrow accidentally erased from an SD Memory on the card to write Card, slide the write-protect tab (on the protect the SD Memory Card. side of the SD Memory Card) to "LOCK". Write-protect tab To save, edit, or erase data on an SD Memory Card, you must unlock the card. Format your SD Memory Card before use. Refer to 3.5.1"Memory" on page 31. LOCK · · Preparing Your DC S40 for Use 7 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 2.5 Attaching the Strap English 8 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 Preparing Your DC S40 for Use BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3 USING THE DC S40 This chapter describes the camera operating modes, and explains how to take pictures, make movies, and listen to audio such as MP3 files or FM radio. English 3.1 Capture Mode Auto capture mode enables you to take pictures and allow the camera to set camera functions such as the white balance and focus automatically. Manual mode enables you to make more precise settings to accommodate different shooting conditions. 3.1.1 Composing Pictures Your camera provides three capture mode options: single image capturing, continuous image capturing, and self-timer capturing. It is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a 1.5inch full color LTPS LCD monitor to compose images. Taking images using the optical viewfinder conserves battery power. Using the LCD monitor helps you accurately compose pictures and examine all details. However, the LCD consumes more battery power. 1. Turn the camera on by pressing the POWER button. 2. Set the mode dial to Auto or Manual mode . 3. Compose your shot in the viewfinder. 4. Press the shutter button down halfway to enable the autofocus to get a clear image, and then press it down fully to capture the image. 3.1.2 About the LCD Monitor Icons The following icons are displayed in the LCD screen when Auto mode is selected. Flash status Scene Effect Picture size Remaining number of shots Self-timer Focus area Zoom state Battery condition Using the DC S40 9 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.1.3 Using the LCD Monitor in Manual Mode English · · The following additional icons are displayed in the LCD screen when Manual mode is selected. White balance ISO Metering Macro mode Exposure value 3.1.4 LCD Monitor Display (Capture Mode) Press the LCD/SET button to select the display format. In "Still Image" or "Movie" mode, preview image with full OSD is displayed. Q -V I E W / D E L MENU/C LCD/SET LCD/SET button The following illustration shows the LCD monitor display sequence. OSD (on-screen-display) full display OSD display OFF LCD OFF monitor O Notes The image in the LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction. Using the LCD monitor for an extended period of time uses battery power and therefore decreases the number of images you can take. To conserve battery power, it is recommended to turn the LCD monitor off and use the viewfinder instead. 10 Using the DC S40 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.1.5 Using the Optical Zoom The lens moves during zoom photography. Zoom photography allows you to take telephoto and wide-angle shots. The subject appears closer by pressing the button and appears farther away by pressing the button. 1. Set the mode dial to Manual mode mode , or Movie mode . 2. Power on the camera. , Auto Zoom button English 3. Compose the picture in the LCD screen by pressing zoom in or zoom out. Pressing the zoom button up zooms in on the subject, and enlarges the subject in the LCD monitor. · Pressing the zoom button down provides a wider angle picture.The lens position moves according to the zoom button setting. 4. Press the shutter button down halfway to enable the autofocus to get a clear image, and then press it down fully to capture the image. · 3.1.6 Using the Digital Zoom By using the digital zoom, images can be enlarged so that the subject appears closer. However, the more the image is enlarged, the grainer the image will become. The digital zoom function is only available when you set the LCD monitor and the digital zoom to ON. To capture a digitally zoomed image, perform the following steps: Digital Zoom 1. Set the mode dial to Manual mode , Auto mode , or Movie mode . 2. Power on the camera. 3. Compose the picture in the LCD screen. 4. Press the zoom button up to zoom in on the subject. When maximum optical zoom is reached, continue pressing the zoom in button to activate the digital zoom. The zoom bar indicates the current digital zoom level. Optical Zoom Notes · · The camera has a 1.0X to 3.0X optical zoom and 1.0X to 4.0X digital zoom function. The digital zoom function is unavailable when you turn the LCD off. Using the DC S40 11 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.1.7 Using the Flash English 12 The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take an image using a suitable Flash mode to your circumstances. If you change the Flash mode, the camera will retain that setting even if the camera is turned off. 1. Set the mode dial to Manual mode 2. Power on the camera. or Auto mode . 3. Press the button repeatedly to toggle the Flash modes. Available Flash modes are displayed in the following order: Auto Red-Eye Reduction Flash off Forced Flash 4. Press the shutter button down halfway to enable the autofocus to get a clear image, and then press it down fully to capture the image. Note After the flash fires, it takes approximately 5 to 10 seconds to be ready for the next shot. The camera has four Flash modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, and Flash Off. The table below helps you to choose the appropriate Flash mode: Icon Flash Mode Auto Flash Description The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting conditions. The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting conditions. Select this mode for general photography. The flash emits a precursor-flash before the main flash fires. This causes the pupil in the human eyes to contract, reducing the red-eye phenomenon. Select this mode when taking images of people and animals in low-light conditions. The flash fires regardless of the surrounding brightness. Select this mode to record images with high contrast (back lighting) and deep shadows. The flash does not fire.Select this mode when taking images in a place where flash photography is prohibited, or when the distance to the subject is beyond the effective range of the flash. Red-Eye Reduction Forced Flash Flash Off Note · · · In In In Portrait mode, the flash setting is fixed to Red-Eye Reduction mode automatically. Sports mode, the flash setting is fixed to . Night scene mode, the flash setting is fixed to . Using the DC S40 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.1.8 Changing the Focus 1. Set the mode dial to Manual mode Auto mode . 2. Power on the camera. 3. Press the macro button . or Macro button English When Macro mode is enabled, the icon is displayed on the LCD monitor. [No Icon]: Normal Auto Focus (50 cm to infinity). Use for far away subjects and landscapes. Macro Auto Focus (15 cm to 50 cm). This preset optimizes the camera for taking close up shots of objects at a distance of around 15 cm from the camera. Close-up photos taken with the Macro preset have betters results than close up photos taken under other presets. Macro icon Notes · · · When shooting a close-up in Macro mode, use the LCD monitor to compose your shot, avoiding the off-center parallax phenomenon. There is not a distinct point (subject range) at which Normal mode is favored over Macro mode; take an image in both optical modes and compare the results to decide which mode is optimal in any given situation. After a Macro shot is taken DO NOT FORGET to reset the lens to the normal position. Using the DC S40 13 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.1.9 Capture Mode Setup This menu is for setting the basic setting to be used for photography in Manual and Auto capture modes. The Manual and Auto mode icons denote whether the setting is available for that mode or not. English 14 3.1.9.1 Navigating in the Capture Setting Menus Capture Mode Setup Mode Setting Options 1. Set the mode dial to one of the available modes. 2. Press the MENU/C button. The menu screen is displayed. 3. Press the zoom in and zoom out buttons to go up and down in the menus. 4. Press the macro and flash buttons to select and set the mode setting. 5. Press the zoom in or zoom out Current Setting Indicates currently selected mode item buttons to select another mode. Press the macro and flash buttons to select and set the mode setting as before. 6. Press MENU/C to exit the menus. Note When you select a setting for a mode, it is set--you don't need to perform any other action. 3.1.9.2 1 Capture Mode Sets the capture mode at which the image is to be recorded. Single: 1 shot mode (default) Continuous: In this mode, photographs are taken continuously at a maximum speed of 0.5 second speed interval. The maximum number of photographs that can be taken continuously is 2 photographs. If continuous mode is set, resolution of 6M is disabled. Self-timer: enables you to set the timer to take a shot. When this mode is enabled, the picture will be taken 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Notes · · Use self-timer mode when you want to be included in the shot. Use a tripod for best results. Using the DC S40 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.1.9.3 Resolution English Set the desired image size. 2848 x 2160 pixels (interpolated) 2304 x 1728 pixels (default) 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels Notes · · 3.1.9.4 Larger image sizes use more memory. 6M (2848 x 2160) cannot be used with continuous mode or digital zoom. Quality Set the quality (compression ratio) sharpness at which the image is to be recorded. Fine: 1/8 compression (still image) (default) Economy: 1/16 compression (still image) 3.1.9.5 Scene Enables you to load preset settings for different shooting conditions. A Auto: Select this mode to enable the camera to make automatic adjustments. (default) Portrait: Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus. Flash setting is fixed to red-eye reduction mode automatically. Landscape: Select this mode when taking pictures of landscape subjects. Flash photography is not possible. Night Scene: Select this mode to take photographs at night. Flash setting is fixed to Flash Off at a slower shutter speed. Using the DC S40 15 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual English 16 Sport: Select this mode to take photographs of fast-moving subjects. Back Light: Select this mode when the subject has a strong light source behind it. 3.1.9.6 White Balance The camera determines the white balance by averaging the various kinds of light that actually enters the lens. You may set in advance the white balance when taking photographs under specific lighting conditions. A Auto: Auto white balance (default). Automatically adjusts the white balance. Daylight: Adjusts the white balance for bright daylight conditions. Cloudy: Adjusts the white balance for cloudy, twilight, or shady conditions. Tungsten: Adjusts the white balance for subjects illuminated by tungsten light. Fluorescent: Adjusts the white balance for subjects illuminated by fluorescent light. 3.1.9.7 Effect Effect Enables you to apply a tone or color to your images to create an artistic effect. RGB: Photographs using standard settings. (default) B&W: Pictures include no colors except black, white and shades of gray. This is another easy way to add distinctiveness to your pictures. Sepia: Photographs to create a warmer print tone use sepia toning. The shadows remain black while the mid-tones of the image are adjusted towards brown and orange colors. This produces warm, old-fashioned artistic style photographs. Vivid: Photographs to bring out sharper and more vibrant colors. A Using the DC S40 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.1.9.8 ISO English Set the photographic sensitivity at which the image is to be recorded. A Auto: Automatically set between ISO 100 to ISO 200. (default) 100 100: Equivalent to color ISO100. Use for outdoor photography in bright sunlight. ISO A 100 200 200 200: High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO200. Use for outdoor photography or brightly lit indoor photography. 3.1.9.9 Focusing Focusing A Enables you to change the focus. Select the region of the subject seen in the LCD display that the digital camera focuses on by setting the Auto focus window position. Central: In central auto focus window mode, the camera focuses on the center region of the framed shot. (default) 5 Area: In this mode, the camera displays five focus points. To use this mode, press the shutter button halfway. The five focus areas appear as shown. The green square indicates the recommended focus. Using the DC S40 17 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.1.9.10 Exposure Value This setting allows you to intentionally lighten or darken the entire image. Use this setting when the optimum brightness (exposure) cannot be obtained, for example, when the brightness between the subject and the background is not balanced or when the subject to photograph occupies only an extremely small part of the screen. EV BIAS: Press the macro and flash buttons to adjust the EV from -2.0 to +2.0. English 18 Exposure A Effective Subjects and Set Values Positive (+) Compensation · · · · · · · Copying of printed text (black characters on white paper) Backlit portraits Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects Shots made up predominantly of sky Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds Copying of printed text (white characters on black paper) Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of green or dark foliage Negative (-) Compensation Notes · · · In "Exposure compensation", the default value is "0.0EV". The setting range is as follows: -2.0 / -1.6 / -1.3 / -1.0 /- 0.6 / -0.3 / 0 (default) / +0.3 / +0.6/ +1.0 / +1.3 / +1.6 / +2.0 Exposure Compensation cannot be set in mode. The ideal brightness sometimes cannot be obtained even if a large exposure value is set in dark photographic conditions. In this case, you can check the brightness in the preview image directly (photographed still image). Using the DC S40 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.1.9.11 Metering The camera calculates the exposure level before a photograph is taken. Center-weighted Average: The camera adjusts itself based on the average light measurement over the center region of the viewfinder. (default) Spot: The exposure is measured in a very small area at the center of the screen. It is possible to calculate the exposure of a subject without being affected by the surrounding environment. Matrix: The camera adjusts itself based on the average light measurement over the entire region of the viewfinder. English Metering A 3.1.9.12 Date Imprint Enables you to imprint a date mark on your printed images. On On: The current date is imprinted on your image. DateStamp YMD On Off Off Off: Date imprinting is disabled. (default) Using the DC S40 19 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.2 Taking Videos Video mode enables you to record video clips. The video length depends on the capacity of the inserted memory card or built-in memory. Set the mode dial to take moving images with voice recording. The camera shows the preview image on the LCD monitor. English 20 Note In mode, the LCD monitor cannot be turned off. 3.2.1 Movie Mode Mode dial setting Zoom state Battery condition 00:00/15:57 REC (Shutter) Available recording time Follow these instructions to take a movie. 1. Set the mode dial to . Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and then press it down fully. Photography begins. [REC] appears on the LCD REC monitor. 2. To stop making movies, press the shutter button down fully again. If you do not do this, photography is automatically stopped when there is no more free space on the SD Memory Card or built-in memory. 15:57 (Shutter) Note · · In In mode, EV compensation cannot be set or activated. mode, the Flash mode is automatically set to [OFF]. Using the DC S40 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.2.2 Movie Special Effect Enables you to apply a tone or color to your video clips to create an artistic effect. RGB: Video clips using standard settings. (default) B&W: Video clips include no colors except black, white and shades of gray. This is another easy way to add distinctiveness to your video clips. Sepia: Video clips to create a warmer print tone use sepia toning. The shadows remain black while the mid-tones of the image are adjusted towards brown and orange colors. This produces warm, old-fashioned artistic style photographs. Vivid: Video clips to bring out sharper and more vibrant colors. English 21 Using the DC S40 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.3 Playing Back Images Playback mode enables you to view your images or movies either one at a time or in thumbnail mode. 1. Set the mode dial to and power on the camera. The last recorded image or movie appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the button to advance to the next frame. Press the button to go back one frame. English 22 3.3.1 Playback Mode The following illustration shows the movie and image playback screen in detailed mode. File number Playback image 007/007 Playback movie 003/007 Volume level Zoom level (Shutter) 00:19/00:19 (Shutter) Voice memo record index Playback index Movie length Image Playback Movie Playback Note Press LCD/SET to switch between standard mode, image only mode, and thumbnail mode. Standard Image Only Thumbnail Using the DC S40 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.3.2 Playing Back Movies Press the shutter button to play back movies that you have recorded. Press the shutter button again to stop movie playback. Pressing zoom in to increase the movie playback volume. Press zoom out the volume. The volume indicator shows the volume setting. The following illustration shows the movie playback screen in detailed mode. to decrease English Volume level Movie length Movie playback function and spe Movie playback function Movie Playback FF: Fast forward of video clip at 2X speed. FR: Fast backward of video clip at 2X speed. 1/2X: Press Q-VIEW/DEL button to play slow motion. Play video clip at 1/2X speed.. 1X: Press MENU/C button to restore to normal play speed. Pause and play: Press LCD/SET button to pause and play video clips. Using the DC S40 23 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.3.3 Thumbnail Display English 24 This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly scan for a particular image. 1. Press the LCD/SET button until nine images are displayed simultaneously. 2. Press zoom in and zoom out to move up and down in thumbnail display. Press macro and flash to move left and right. 3. Press the LCD/SET button to display the selected image or movie on the full screen. 3.3.4 Voice Memo Record Press the shutter button during image playback to record a voice memo for the picture. When voice memo recording is in process, the LCD displays the recording time. Voice memos can be up to 20 seconds long and are saved in WAV and HTML format. Press the shutter button again to end the voice recording. If an image has a voice memo attached to it, press the shutter button to listen to the voice memo. 00:11/00:20 (Shutter) Note To replace a voice memo, delete the current voice memo first by pressing MENU/C under Playback mode. Refer to 3.3.7.1"Erasing Files" on page 26. Using the DC S40 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual English 3.3.5 Zoom Playback The camera has up to 4x playback digital zoom. While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. Movies cannot be displayed using the zoom playback feature. · · · Pressing zoom in enlarges the image. Press zoom out to return to normal magnification. When zoomed in on an image, press LCD/SET. Four arrows appear in the display. Press zoom in and zoom out to pan up and down in the zoomed image. Press macro and flash (Set) to pan left and right in the image. 3.3.6 Erasing Images and Movies Press Q-VIEW/DEL to delete an image or movie during playback. You are prompted to confirm the deletion as shown below. Q -V I E W / D E L Delete button MENU/C LCD/SET Yes No Press macro to select YES and then press LCD/SET to delete the image. If you decide you to select NO and press LCD/SET. do not want to delete the image, press flash Note · · You can also delete images in Playback Mode Setup. Refer to the next section. You cannot delete images in Thumbnail mode. Using the DC S40 25 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.3.7 Playback Mode Setup English 26 This section describes the Playback mode Setup menus. Playback mode Setup enables you to erase files, set thumbnail view mode, lock files, and set the slide show. 3.3.7.1 Erasing Files 1. In Playback Mode, press MENU/C. 2. Select Erase . The following options are available. Erase Single: erases a single image or movie. Erase All: erases all images and movies. Erase Voice Memo: erases the voice memo attached to the currently viewed image. 3. Make your selection and press LCD/SET to delete the files. You are prompted to confirm the deletion. 4. Select Yes and press LCD/SET to delete the files. Yes No Note Images cannot be erased when they are protected or the SD Memory Card is writeprotected. Using the DC S40 BenQ DC 5530 User's Manual 3.3.8 Thumbnail Mode 1. In Playback Mode, press MENU/C. 2. Select Thumbnail . 3. Press LCD/SET. The LCD displays thumbnail mode. 4. Select an image or movie and press LCD/SET to display the image or movie in full screen mode. English 3.3.9 Protect Mode This function prevents an image from being erased. 1. In Playback Mode, press MENU/C. 2. Select Lock available: . The following options are Lock Single: locks the currently selected image or movie Unlock Single: unlocks the currently selected image or movie Lock All: locks all images and movies Unlock All: unlocks all images and movies 3. When you have made your selection, you are prompted to confirm the action. 4. Select Yes, and press LCD/SET to complete the action. Yes No