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DC C50 Users Manual

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BenQ makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. BenQ assumes no responsibility for any error that may appear in this document. BenQ makes no commitment to update nor to keep current the information contained in this document.
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.
Table of Contents Table of Contents BenQ DC 5330
1. Touring your DC C50..1
1.1. Checking package contents.. 1 1.2. Parts of the DC C50 and their names.. 1
1.2.1. Front View... 1 1.2.2. Rear View... 2 1.2.3. Mode Dial... 3 1.2.4. Viewfinder LED Indicator.. 3
2. Preparing your DC C50 for using..4
2.1. Loading the battery.. 4 2.2. Using an AC Power Adapter:.. 4 2.3. How to charge the Battery:.. 5 2.4. Loadig an SD Memory Card:.. 5 2.5. Attaching the Strap:.. 6

3. Using the DC C50..7

Working Mode... 7 3.1. Auto Capture Mode.. 7
3.1.1. Compose the pictures.. 7 3.1.2. Using the Optical Zoom.. 9 3.1.3. Using the Digital Zoom.. 9 3.1.4. Using the Self-timer.. 10 3.1.5. Using the Flash.. 11 3.1.6. Changing the Focus.. 12 3.1.7. Changing the Exposure Compensation.. 13 3.1.8. Capture Mode Setup... 14
3.1.8.1. Picture Setting...15 3.1.8.2. Function Setting...17 3.1.8.3. AE/AWB Setting...19

3.2. Program Mode.. 21 3.3. Shutter Speed-priority Mode.. 21

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Table of Contents Table of Contents BenQ DC 5330 3.4. Aperture-priority Mode.. 22 3.5. Full Manual Mode.. 22 3.6. Portrait Mode.. 23 3.7. Sports Mode... 23 3.8. Night Scene Mode... 23 3.9. Video Mode.. 24 3.10. Playing Back Images.. 25
3.10.1. Playing Back Photographed Images.. 25 3.10.2. Voice Record... 26 3.10.3. Playing Back Movies.. 26 3.10.4. Thumbnail Display.. 27 3.10.5. Zoom Playback.. 27 3.10.6. Slideshow Display... 28 3.10.7. Playback Mode Setup.. 28
3.10.7.1. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)..28 3.10.7.2. Protect...29 3.10.7.3. LCD Brightness...30
3.10.8. Erasing Images.. 30

3.11. SET-UP MODE.. 32

3.11.1. Basic Setting... 32 3.11.2. Custom Setting... 34
4. PC dependent features..36
4.1. Installing digital camera software.. 36 4.2. The Software of this Installation CD. 37 4.3. Downloading the Image(s).. 38
5. Troubleshooting (Error Message Table).39 6. Specifications..41 7. Service information..42

Table of Contents

BenQ DC 5530 Users Manual

TOURING YOUR DC C50

1.1. Checking package contents
The package should include the following items:
DC C50 digital camera Lithium-ion Battery (rechargable) SD Memory Card AC power adapter Camera pouch Hand Strap cable USB cable User's manual DC C50 software CD-ROM
1.2. Parts of the DC C50 and their names

1.2.1. Front View

1. Self-timer/AF support LED 2. Optical viewfinder 3. Built-in flash 4. Shutter button 5. Lens/lens cover 6. POWER Power button 7. MIC Microphone 8. Mode dial 9. DC IN 5V terminal 10. USB/A/V OUT terminal

Touring your DC C50

1.2.2. Rear View
Rear Button : 1. Arrow button (up) Focus button/macro 2. Arrow button (left) Exp./back light 3. SET Set button 4. Arrow button (right) Flash button 1. Diopter adjustment dial 2. Viewfinder 3. Viewfinder LED 4. / Zoom button 5. Speaker 6. Menu button 7. Display button 8. Strap attachment 9. Command dial 10. Delete button 11. Tripod socket 12. Battery/ SD Memory Card cover 13. LCD monitor 5. Arrow button (down) Self-timer button/interval

1.2.3. Mode Dial

Mode Dial

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8.

Auto mode P Program mode TV TV (Shutter Speed priority) AV AV (Aperture priority) M Manual mode Portrait mode Sports mode 7. Night scene mode Movie mode mode PC mode Playback mode

9. 10. 11. PC 12.

1.2.4. Viewfinder LED Indicator
Color State Photography Mode Green On AE or AF is locked with the Shutter button held half down. Description Setup Mode Charge Mode PC Mode Battery

by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. When the charging is not started even if proceeding the operation above. Press power button on at any mode after LCD indication appears, then turn the power off. Do not place the camera in hot temperature. Use it at room temperature.
2.4. Loadig an SD Memory Card:
All images and video clips taken by the camera can be stored in an SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card. Even if the cameras power is OFF, the images saved in the SD Memory Card are not erased. An SD Memory Card can be repeated read and written. 1. Make sure the camera is off. 2. Slide the battery/SD Memory Card cover in the direction of the [OPEN] arrow. 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. 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.
Note If the camera is powered-on without the card, the
NO CARD message appears on the LCD monitor. To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD Memory Card you can slide the write-protected tab (on the 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. MMC Card can not be accepted to use. Please format an SD Memory Card by this camera before use.

Write-protection state

2.5. Attaching the Strap:
To prevent accidental slippage during the use, always use the strap. Attach the hand strap as follows: 1. Thread the small loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet on the camera. 2. Pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured.

USING THE DC C50

This section describes the ten modes included in this camera. An in-depth coverage of these modes will be further described. Here are the ten main functions of this camera:
Working Mode 3.1. Auto Capture Mode [
3.1.1. Compose the pictures
Your camera provides a single image capturing, continuous image capturing and auto exposure bracketing capturing. It is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a 1.5" full color TFT LCD monitor to compose images. Taking images by using the optical viewfinder will conserve more battery power. The LCD monitor can help you accurately compose the pictures and examine all details. However, this may also consume you more battery power. 1. Turn the camera on by pressing the POWER button. 2. Set the mode dial to [ ]. 3. Compose your shot in the viewfinder. Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the image appears clearly within the viewfinder. 4. Press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully. The viewfinder LED indicator lights red while the camera is processing a captured image.

Voice memo is starting to record at still image
capture mode just after the photograph is taken in case of activating this function. It provides 10seconds for recording and only can be done once. To terminate recording,press the shutter button down fully.

Diopter adjustment dial

Using the DC C50

Using the LCD monitor

. Compose the picture in the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button down halfway (the camera adjusts the exposure and the focus), then press it down fully. The viewfinder LED indicator lights red while the camera is processing a captured image.
Zoom state Voice icon Mode dial setting Macro Focus area Battery condition Flash light status Picture size Picture quality
Backlight conpensation Slow shutter speed
Self-timer Possible number of shots
LCD Monitor Display (Capture Mode)
The [ ] Display button can select display format. Whether in Movie mode, preview image with full OSD is displayed. OSD (on-screen-display) full display OSD display OFF Still Image or

LCD monitor OFF

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 will decrease the number of images you can take. To increase the shots and conserve battery power, it is recommended to turn the LCD monitor off and use the viewfinder instead.
3.1.2. Using the Optical Zoom
The lens moves during the 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 one of [ ], [ P], [ TV ], [ AV ], [ M ], [ ], [ ], [ ] , [ ] and power on the camera. 2. If required,turn on the LCD monitor by pressing the [ ]button. 3. Compose the picture by using the [ ]/[ ] button. Pressing the [ ]button zooms in on the subject, and enlarges the subject on the LCD monitor. Pressing the [ ]button provides a wider angle picture.The lens position moves according to the zoom button setting. 4. Press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully.
3.1.3. 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: 1. Set the mode dial to one of [ ], [ P], [ TV ], [ AV ], [ M ], [ ], [ ], [ ] , [ ] and power on the camera. 2. If required,turn on the LCD monitor by pressing the [ ]button. Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Optical Zoom Zoom 3. To enable the digital zoom is as follows: Optical a. Press the MENU button. b. Press the or button to select Function page. c. Press the or button to select Digital Zoom, and press the SET button. d. Press the or button again to select ON, and press the SET button. e. Press the MENU button. f. To activate the digital zoom, press the [ ] button completely and hold it until the image on the LCD monitor expands. 4.Press the shutter button to capture a zoomed image.

Backlight compensation

Exposure compensation
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 Negative (-) Compensation 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
While selecting Backlight compensation capturing mode , the EV value sets to +1.3 EV
automatically and setting of exposure compensation value is ignored. In Exposure compensation, the default value is 0.0EV. The setting range is as follows: -2.0 / -1.7 / -1.3 / -1.0 /- 0.7 / -0.3 / 0 (default) / +0.3 / +0.7/ +1.0 / +1.3 / +1.7 / +2.0 Exposure Compensation cannot be set at [ ] mode.
The ideal brightness sometimes cannot be obtained even if a large exposure value is set in
dark photographic conditions. In this case, press the shutter button, and check the brightness in the preview image (photographed still image).
3.1.8. Capture Mode Setup
This menu is for setting the basic setting to be used for photography in the [ [ TV ], [ AV ], [ M ], [ ], [ ], [ ] , [ ]photography modes. ], [ P],
1. Set the mode dial to one of [ [ M ], [ ], [ ], [ ] , [ camera. 2. Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. 3. Use the or
], [ P], [ TV ], [ AV ], ] and power on the
button to select the menu page.
4. Use the or button to select the desired item and press the SET button. The options are displayed. 5. Use the or button to select the desired setting and press the SET button. This saves the settings, and returns the display to menu screen. 6. To exit the menu screen, press the MENU button. The camera is now ready to take photographs.

3.1.8.1. Picture Setting

The Picture Setting contains 5 items: Size, Quality, Sharpness, Contrast and Color.
Set the desired image size. [2560 x 1920]: 2560 x 1920 pixels [2048 x 1536]: 2048 x 1536 pixels [1280 x 960]: 1280 x 960 pixels [640 x 480]: 640 x 480 pixels

In the [

] mode, image size available in this setting is 320 x 240 pixels and 160 x 120 pixels.

Quality

Set the quality (compression ratio) sharpness at which the image is to be recorded. [Fine]: [Standard]: [Economy]: 1/4compression(still image)/1/10 compression(video clip) 1/8 compression(still image)/1/14 compression(video clip) 1/16 compression(still image)/1/19 compression(video clip)
The tables below show the approximate number of images that can be stored on Still Image and Movie Image mode. Still Image Mode
Quality mode (Compression Rate) Fine (1/4) Image Size 5M(2560 x 1920) 3M(2048 x 1536) 1.2M(1280 x 960) VGA(640 x 480) Standard (1/8) 5M(2560 x 1920) 3M(2048 x 1536) 1.2M(1280 x 960) VGA(640 x 480) Economy (1/16) 5M(2560 x 1920) 3M(2048 x 1536) 1.2M(1280 x 960) VGA(640 x 480) 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 2094 6284

Preview

Set to display a photographed image on the LCD monitor immediately after you have taken the shot. [ON]: Enable display preview (default). [OFF]: Disable display preview.
Note A photographed image is displayed on the LCD monitor for 2 seconds. When preview is set to OFF, voice memo setting is also fixed to OFF.

Interval/Count

The camera provides interval image capturing based on this setting. This mode is available in the self-timer photography. By selecting Interval/Count and press the SET button,the Interval/Count mode is displayed. Press the or button to change the interval time. [1 Min.]: [3 Min.]: [10 Min.]: [60 Min.]: Recording interval is 1 minute Recording interval is 3 minutes Recording interval is 10 minutes. Recording interval is 60 minutes.
Select count by pressing the or button. You can set the counts you want to take pictures by pressing the or button. To cancel Interval/Count while this function is activated, press the power button to turn off or toggle the mode dial. [2]: 2 shots can be taken [99]: 99 shots can be taken

3.1.8.3. AE/AWB Setting

The AE/AWB Setting contains 4 items: White balance, Metering, ISO and Manual WB. This menu is not available in the [ ]Auto and [ ]mode.

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. [ Auto ]: Auto white balance (default). [ Incandescent ]: Incandescent light mode. [ Fluorescent 1 ]: Reddish fluorescent light mode. [ Fluorescent 2 ]: Bluish fluorescent light mode. [ Day Light ]: Daylight mode. [ Cloudy ]: Cloudy mode. [ Manual ]: Manual mode.

Metering

The camera calculates the exposure level before a photograph is taken. [ Multi ]: Multi metering (default) The exposure is measured and calculated for the entire area of the screen. By dividing the entire area of the screen, the exposure level for each unit is calculated. A well balance exposure can be obtained. [ Spot ]: Spot metering 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.
Set the photographic sensitivity at which the image is to be recorded. [100]: Equivalent to color ISO100. [200]: High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO200. [400]: High-sensitive photography equivalent to color ISO400. [Auto]: Automatically set between ISO 100 to ISO 400.

Zoom state Mode dial setting Macro Picture size Picture quality Battery condition
Self-timer Possible recording time
1. Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down fully. Photography begins. [REC] appears on the LCD monitor. 3. 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 when the maximum size that a single movie can be recorded is reached.
]mode, EV compensation cannot be set or activated. In [ In [ ]mode, the flash mode is automatically set to [OFF]. The image size during capture and playback becoms (320X240) or (160x120). The movie made in (320x240) size is displayed on the entire LCD monitor, and that made in (160x120) size is displayed in the center of the screen.
3.10. Playing Back Images [ ]
3.10.1. Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback)
Play back photographed still images one image at a time. 1. Set the mode dial to [ ] and power on the camera. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. or button to advance to next frame or to go 2. Rotate the COMMAND dial or press the back one frame. Rotate clockwise: Display the next image. Rotate counterclockwise: Display the previous image. Playback mode (Standard):

Folder number

Playback mode (Detailed information):
LCD Monitor Display (Playback Mode)
The [ ] Display button can switch the display on the LCD monitor when playing back photographed images. You can switch the display to show a list of detailed information. 1. Set the mode dial to [ ] and power on the camera. or button to select the image. 2. Rotate the Command dial or press the 3. Press the [ ] button. Each press of the [ ] button switches the display format as follows: Standard Image only Detailed information
This function is not available for movie image playback. 3.10.2. Voice Record
By pressing the shutter button during playing back the picture, voice may be recorded. When pressing the shutter button down fully VOICE RECORDING is indicated on the LCD monitor for 10 seconds. Pressing the shutter button down fully again VOICE RECORD END is indicated.
Note In the playback display mode, voice icon is displayed for the voice recorded picture. Voice record is also available at still image capture mode. Voice record only can be done once. 3.10.3. Playing Back Movies
Playback movies that you have recorded. The movies made in FULL size are displayed on the entire LCD monitor, and those made in HALF size are displayed in the center of the screen. Press the SET button and then you will see playback of the selected movie begins.
3.10.4. Thumbnail Display
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 [ ] button. Nine images are displayed simultaneously. 2. Use the , , or button to move the cursor and select the image to be displayed at regular size. 3. Press the SET button to display the selected image on the full screen.

Note In the thumbnail display mode, movie icon [ 3.10.5. Zoom Playback
The camera has 2x and 4x playback digital zoom function. 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. 1. Adjust the zoom ratio by using the [ ] or [ ] button. Pressing the [ ] button will enlarge the image. To return to normal magnification, press the [ ] button. The image is displayed enlarged, and a white frame and greenframe are displayed on the LCD monitor. The white frame indicates the entire image, while the Entire image Entire image green frame shows the location of the currently enlarged area. 2. Use the , , or button to select the area to enlarge. Adjust the display area to enlarge while viewing the white and green frames. 3. To return to the regular display, press the [ ] button. ] is displayed for the movie data.
Current Current position of position of enlargement enlargement
Note Pressing the [ Pressing the [
] button magnifies the image from 1x-->2x-->4x. ] button reduces the image from 4x-->2x-->1x.
3.10.6. Slideshow Display
The slideshow function enables you to playback your images automatically in sequential order as a slide show. This is a very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentation. 1. Press the MENU button. The menu screen appears. 2. Select Slide Show by using the or button. 3. Press the SET button. The slideshow starts at 3 seconds interval and [ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor. To stop the slideshow display, press the SET button.
Note The Auto Power Off function does not operate during the slide show.
3.10.7. Playback Mode Setup
3.10.7.1. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
Print Information DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to print the images directly from the DPOF-compatible printers by simply inserting the memory card into the printer and do the necessary settings. 1. Press the MENU button. The menu screen appears. 2. Select the DPOF by using the or button and press the SET button. You can select the Single or All option and press the SET button to confirm the selection. 3. Print Number, Date and Print Enable appear. Use the or button to select one of them and press the SET button to confirm. 4. Use the , , or button to make change and press the SET button to confirm. The camera returns to Single/All submenu. To exit from the menu screen, press the MENU button.
DPOF Single Print Num. Date Print Enable

1 ON Execute

[Print Number]: [Date]: [Print Enable]: Select the image quantity from 1~9. Select to print the date on the image or not. If you select Cancel and press the SET button to confirm, all the settings will be deleted. If Execute is selected and confirmed the camera will save the settings.

3.10.7.2. Protect

This function gives the image protection from erasing. Follow the steps below to perform the protect functions. 1. Select the Protect by using the or button and press the SET button. 2. Protect submenu appears, including Single, All and Select. Use the or button to select one of them and press the SET button to confirm. 3. Use the or button to select the desired setting and press the SET button. In Single/All submenu, use the or button to select the desired setting and press the SET button. [Set]: The one image displayed on the LCD monitor is locked and
Protect Single Set Cancel Protect Exit

Set:Enter

Select
[ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor. [Cancel Protect]: Cancel image protection. [Exit]: Exit from the menu screen.
Note If Select is selected, thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor. Use the
, or button to select the image and press the [ unlock and press the SET button to confirm. , ] button to select lock/

3.10.7.3. LCD Brightness

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. This adjustment does not adjust the brightness of the image to be recorded. The LCD monitors adjustment range is within5 to +5. 1. Select the LCD Bright by using the and press the SET button. or button

LCD Bright. 0

2. Use the or button to select the desired setting and press the SET button.

3.10.8. Erasing Images [

The [ ] button provides to erase image file. While pressing [ ] button during monitoring mode, the latest image data and erase menu appears on the LCD monitor. 1. Press the [ ] button.
The Delete menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.
2. Use the or button to select the Delete sub-menu S (Single/All/Select).
Erasing Single Image Single: Erase this image. a. Select [Single] and press the SET button to confirm the selection. "Delete This Picture " sub-menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. b. Use the or button to select Execute/Cancel. [Execute]: Erase this image. [Cancel]: Cancel the deletion C. Press the SET button to confirm the setting. Erasing All Images All: Erase all images. a. Select [All] and press the SET button to confirm the selection. "Delete All Pictures " sub-menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. b. Use the or button to select Execute/Cancel. [Execute]: Erase all images. [Cancel]: Cancel the deletion C. Press the SET button to confirm the setting.

Set the beep ON/OFF. 1. Press the SET button. The pull down menu for Beep is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2. Use the or button to select ON/OFF. [ON]: Enable the beep setting. [OFF]: Disable the beep setting. 3. Press the SET button to confirm the setting.

Auto Power Off

In case no buttons is pressed for a certain period of time while power on, the camera turns off automatically to conserve power. The default value is 1 minute. 1. Press the SET button. The pull down menu for Auto Power Off is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2. Use the or button to select the desired time setting. [1 Min]: If no operation is carried out for 1 minute, Auto power off is activated (default). [2 Min]: If no operation is carried out for 2 minutes, Auto power off is activated. [3 Min]: If no operation is carried out for 3 minutes, Auto power off is activated. 3. Press the SET button to confirm the setting.

3.11.2. Custom Setting

The Custom Setting contains 5 items: Date/Time, System Reset, Language, Video Output and System Information.

Date/Time

Set the Date and Time. 1. Press the SET button. The Date/Time menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2. Use the or button to select the item to set. 3. Use the or button to set the value for each item. 4. Press the SET button to confirm the setting after all item values are set.

System Reset

Set all the parameter to default settings. 1. Press the SET button. The System Reset menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2. Use the or button to select Execute/Cancel. [Execute]: Return to default setting. [Cancel]: Retain the current setting. 3. Press the SET button to confirm the setting.
Note Date/Time cannot be reset.

Language

Set the on-screen display language. 1. Press the SET button. The pull down menu for Language is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2. Use the or button to select the desired OSD language. 3. Press the SET button to confirm the setting.

Video Output

Set the video output system according to the country in which your camera used. 1. Press the SET button. The pull down menu for Video Output is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2. Use the or button to select the desired Video Output setting. [NTSC]: NTSC system. [PAL]: PAL system. 3. Press the SET button to confirm the setting.

System Information

Display the camera firmware version. 1. Press the SET button. The camera firmware version is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2. To return to main menu, press the SET button.

BenQ DC 5530 Users Manual PC DEPENDENT FEATURES

Preparations

To use the PC dependent functions, you need to install your digital camera software and connect the camera to your PC.
4.1. Installing digital camera software
If your operation system is Windows 98, please setup the DC C50 driver first, if the
operation system is Windows ME/2000/XP, then it's not necessary for you to setup driver in advance. It's recommended that you setup driver and software before connecting digital still camera to your PC for smooth installation. Normally, a software installation menu appears automatically after this installation CD is inserted into your CD-ROM drive.
Click on each item to start installing the software program of your choice. If the menu
did not appear, please browse the CD and find a program file named "Autorun.exe" in the root directory and double-click on it. The menu will appear. If you want to know the content of this CD and install software manually, please refer to the descriptions of the CD content below.

PC dependent features

4.2. The Software of this Installation CD

Software

1. PhotoBase

Description

Arcsoft PhotoBase, for you to find and organize your media-files efficiently. You can use it to creat a slide show, a web album, or a video postcard, then sharing these media-files with your friends through internet. ArcSoft PhotoImpression, it is an easy-to-use photo editing and creative design program. You can edit and retouch your photos, then add special effects or place them in cards, calendars, frames and fantasy templates. PhotoImpression also includes a wide variety of printing options. Arcsoft Video Impression, for you to edit and combine the video files. New videos can be created by existing video, animation, and image files,quickly and easily create desktop video presentations for use at home, business or on the internet. Arcsoft Photo Printer this versatile printing utility lets you print out casually, it can be several different images on a single sheet of paper. It's as simple as opening your image, selecting from an assortment of templates and clicking Print. Microsoft DirectX, an all-in-one and closs-platform media tool. Adobe Acrobat Reader, it's a "must have" utility to read files in the popular cross-platform file format "PDF". BenQ Q-link, for your smart photo downloads, printout , edit function and share via email with others, for photos folders management and could also slide show photos on screen.

2. PhotoImpression

3. VideoImpression

4. PhotoPrinter Pro.

5. Microsoft DirectX

6. Acrobat reader

7. Q-link
4.3. Downloading the Image(s)
Under Windows Operating System (Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP)
Downloading Image(s) From Removable Disk
1. Turn on the PC. 2. Switch on the camera. 3. Connect the camera to the PC with USB cable under PC mode. Please make sure the USB cable is well connected to the PC and camera. 4. When the USB cable is connected to the PC, it will create a new hard disk named Removable Disk. 5. The stored image(s) can be found in Removable Disk\DCIM\101DSCIM. 6. View the image with double-clicks.
BenQ DC 5530 Users Manual TROUBLESHOOTING (ERROR MESSAGE TABLE)

Symptoms

The power wont turn on.

Causes

The battery is out of power. The AC power adapter is not well connected or damaged.

Solutions

Use the battery charger to charge the battery. Make sure the AC power is connected and it's not damaged. Use the battery charger to charge the battery. Switch on the Power. Do not opened the battery/SD card cover when camera is under operating. Connect the adapter correctly. Keep the camera away from extreme temperatures. Recharge the battery with battery charger. Set the Mode Dial at Recording Mode. Replace the battery with a new one. Switch on the power. If the subject is within 9 cm, select macro mode from mode dial. Set the flash mode to Auto Flash or Fill-in Flash mode. Set white balance to Auto mode or other suitable mode.
The power turns off during use.
The battery is out of power. Auto power off. The battery/SD card cover is opened when in process. The adapter has not been connected properly.
The battery power is draining quickly.
The extemal temperature is too cold. The battery is not used for a long time. The camera is not set at Recording Mode. The battery is weak. The power has not been switched on. You should select the correct focus range.
The camera does not take pictures when the shutter button is pressed.
The close-up image is blurred.

The flash does not fire.

The camera flash is turned off. The light source is sufficient. White Balance is not set properly.
There is something wrong with the color of the captured image. The picture is too bright or too dark. The TFT LCD monitor is not clear. The camera cannot download images to the PC.
There is excessive or inadequate exposure. The LCD monitor plastic cover is dirty. Cable is not connected properly. Camera is off. There are no battery or the adapter is not well connected. OS is not Window 98/98SE / 2000/ME/XP or PC is not equipped with USB port. USB driver is not installed.

Reset exposure compensation.
You should clean the LCD cover.
Check the cable connection. Turn on the power. Load new battery or check the AC power adapter connection. Install Windows 98/98SE/2000/ ME/XP and USB Port. Install USB Driver.
Troubleshooting (Error Message Table)
BenQ DC 5530 Users Manual SPECIFICATIONS
Image Sensor Lens 1/1.8 CCD with 5.04 Mega pixels f=7.2-21.6 mm (film equivalent) F2.8 / F4.7 Capture Mode:4x (continuous)& Play Mode:2x/4x (continuous) Optical real image viewfinder 1.5" color TFT LCD TTL Auto Focus Macro: 9cm, Normal: 80cm-infinity Mechanical shutter and Electrical shutter 8~ 1/1500 sec. Mechanical shutter Spot, Average weighted TTL AE / Exposure compensation +2 EV (0.3 EV / step) Auto, 100, 200, 400 Auto / Cloudy/ Day light / Incandescent/ Fluorescent 1/ Fluorescent 2/ Manual Auto / Red - eye reduction / Forced flash / Flash off 0.5 ~ 3.0m 2sec,10 sec,10+2 sec, Interval Single image / Continuous (3 pic) / AEB(3 pic) Size : 320x240 /160 x120 with sound Recording time : 320x240:Fine 30sec./ Normal 45sec. /Economy 60sec. 160x120:Fine 90sec./ Normal 120 sec./Economy 180sec External memory: SD Card (8~512 MB) compatible.
Viewfinder LCD Monitor Focusing Focusing Range Shutter Shutter Speed Exposure
ISO Equivalent White Balance
Flash Flash Range Self-timer Still Image Mode Movie Clips

Storage

Specifications
File Format Still Image: JPEG (EXIF2.2), DCF, DPOF; Movie Clip: AVI format with wave sound 2560 x 1920 pixels, 2048x1536 pixel, 1280 x 960 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels Single image / AVI play / Thumbnails / Slide show Digital output connector: USB 1.1 AV output DC power input connector: 5V Specific rechargeable Lithium-ion battery / AC adaptor 98 x 63 x 35 mm

Image size

Image Play Interface
Power Source Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Camera Driver Software Application
180g (without battery) PC Driver(Windows98 / 98SE / 2000 /ME / XP ) Q-link PhotoBase PhotoImpression VideoImpression PhotoPrinter Arcobat Reader DirectX

System Requirments

FOR WINDOWS * Pentium 166Mhz or higher CPU * 64MB RAM * CD-ROM drive * 128MB free hard disk space * Available USB port * Windows XP/ME/2000/98SE/98
BenQ DC 5530 Users Manual SERVICE INFORMATION

Technical support

If you encountered problems using DC C50 and the camera driver program, please send an E-mail (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.com Europe: service@BenQ-eu.com Taiwan: service-tw@BenQ.com China: service_china@BenQ.com Asia and other countries: support@BenQ.com