Benq DC E40 User Manual

DC E40 Digital Camera

User’s Manual

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Taking Care of Your Camera

• Do not use your camera at temperatures below 0°C or above 40°C.

• Do not use or store your camera in the environments listed below: –Direct sunlight – High and dusty places – Next to an 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

1TOURING YOUR DC E40 .............................................................................................1

1.1 Checking the Package Contents ..........................................................................................1

1.2 DC E40 Components ...........................................................................................................2

1.2.1 Front View .................................................................................................................. 2

1.2.2 Rear View .................................................................................................................... 2

1.2.3 Using the Mode Switch .............................................................................................. 3

1.2.4 Indicator LED Status .................................................................................................. 3

1.2.5 Using the Stylus ..........................................................................................................3

1.2.6 Using the Navigation Button ..................................................................................... 4

1.2.7 Using the Touch Screen ............................................................................................. 4

2PREPARING YOUR DC E40 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 Inserting an SD Memory Card ............................................................................................ 7

2.5 Attaching the Hand Strap ....................................................................................................8

2.6 Setting the Date and Time ...................................................................................................9

2.7 Turning the Camera On ...................................................................................................... 9

3TAKING PHOTOS ........................................................................................................10

3.1 Photo Mode ........................................................................................................................ 10

3.2 Taking Photos .................................................................................................................... 10

3.3 About the LCD Screen Icons ............................................................................................. 11

3.4 Switching the LCD Display Mode ..................................................................................... 13

3.5 Selecting Auto or Manual Photo Mode ............................................................................ 13

3.6 Selecting the Scene Mode .................................................................................................. 14

3.7 Using the Flash ................................................................................................................... 14

3.8 Using the Digital Zoom ..................................................................................................... 15

3.9 Using the Self-Timer .......................................................................................................... 16

3.10 Continuous Shots ............................................................................................................... 16

3.11 Image Size ........................................................................................................................... 17

3.12 Image Quality ..................................................................................................................... 18

3.13 White Balance ..................................................................................................................... 18

3.14 ISO Setting .......................................................................................................................... 19

3.15 Photo Effect ........................................................................................................................ 20

3.16 EV Bias ................................................................................................................................ 20

3.17 Metering .............................................................................................................................21

3.18 Date Imprint ....................................................................................................................... 22

3.19 Macro and Normal Modes ................................................................................................22

3.20 Quick Review and Erase .....................................................................................................23

4RECORDING MOVIE CLIPS ......................................................................................... 24

4.1 Movie Recording Mode ..................................................................................................... 24

4.1.1 Manual and Automatic Movie Recording Modes .................................................. 25

4.1.2 Movie Recording Mode Camera Settings ............................................................... 25

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5RECORDING SOUND CLIPS .........................................................................................26

LAYING BACK PHOTOS, MOVIES AND SOUND CLIPS ...............................................27

6.1 Viewing Photos .................................................................................................................. 27

6.1.1 Zoom and Pan .......................................................................................................... 28

6.1.2 Viewing Thumbnails ................................................................................................ 29

6.2 Viewing Movie Clips .......................................................................................................... 30

6.3 Listening to Sound Clips ....................................................................................................31

6.4 Special Playback Functions ................................................................................................ 32

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6.4.1 Scrawling .................................................................................................................. 33

6.4.2 Adding a Frame ........................................................................................................ 34

6.4.3 Adding a Voice Memo ............................................................................................. 35

6.4.4 Listening to Voice Memos ....................................................................................... 36

6.4.5 Erasing Voice Memos ..............................................................................................36

6.4.6 Playing a Slide Show ................................................................................................ 37

6.4.7 Locking and Unlocking Files ................................................................................... 37

6.4.7.1 Locking a Single File ...........................................................................................37

6.4.7.2 Locking all Files ................................................................................................... 38

6.4.7.3 Unlocking Single Files ........................................................................................ 38

6.4.7.4 Unlocking all Files ............................................................................................... 38

6.4.8 Erasing Single Files ................................................................................................... 39

6.4.9 Erasing All Files ........................................................................................................ 39

7CAMERA SETTINGS .....................................................................................................40

7.1 Memory: Copying and Formatting ................................................................................... 41

7.2 Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................................. 42

7.3 Date Format ........................................................................................................................ 42

7.4 LCD Brightness ..................................................................................................................43

7.5 Sound .................................................................................................................................. 43

7.6 File No. Reset ...................................................................................................................... 43

7.7 Video Output ..................................................................................................................... 44

7.8 Power Saving ......................................................................................................................44

7.9 Language ............................................................................................................................. 45

7.10 Default Setting .................................................................................................................... 45

7.11 Software Version ................................................................................................................ 46

7.12 Screen Calibration .............................................................................................................. 46

8CONNECTING TO A TV .............................................................................................. 47

ONNECTING TO A COMPUTER .................................................................................48

9.1 Installing the Digital Camera Software ............................................................................. 48

9.2 Bundled Software ............................................................................................................... 49

9.3 Transferring Files To/From a Computer .......................................................................... 50

9.3.1 Transferring Photos, Movie Clips, Sound Clips, and Music Files ......................... 50

9.3.2 Using the QLink Software ....................................................................................... 51

9.3.3 Using the QLink Frame ...........................................................................................52

9.3.3.1 Downloading Frames .......................................................................................... 53

10 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................... 54

PECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................55

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11.1 System Requirements ......................................................................................................... 56

12 SERVICE INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 56

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1 TOURING YOUR DC E40

1.1 Checking the Package Contents

The package includes the following items:

1. User's manual

2. DC E40 digital camera

3. USB cable

4. Lithium-ion battery (rechargeable)

5. Hand strap with stylus

6. DC E40 software CD-ROM

7. AC power adapter

8. USB converter

9. AV cable

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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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1.2 DC E40 Components

1.2.1 Front View

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1. Shutter button

2. Power button

3. Mode switch

4. Indicator LED

5. Microphone

6. Flash

7. TV out

8. Normal/macro switch

9. Lens

10. Speaker

11. Self-timer indicator LED / Video or sound recording on

12. Lens cover

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1.2.2 Rear View

1. Microphone

2. Indicator LED

3. Mode switch

4. Power button

5. Shutter button

6. Zoom/flash/review/navigation button

7. Battery/SD card cover

8. USB/charger port

9. Touch panel/LCD screen

10. Hand strap attachment

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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, nor will this affect the pictures you take with the camera.

• The Indicator LED displays the current status of the camera.

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1.2.3 Using the Mode Switch

Take photographs in man-

Snapshot Mode

Playback Mode

Movie Recording

Mode

Sound Recording

Mode

1.2.4 Indicator LED Status

Status Top Indicator LED (Green) Top Indicator LED (Orange) Front Indicator LED (Red)

Always On Power is on, ready to use Battery is charging

Fast

Blinking

Slow

Blinking

Slowest

Blinking

Processing data Error/Warning or Low Power —

— Flash is charging —

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1.2.5 Using the Stylus

Use the stylus attached to the included hand strap to perform operations on the touch screen. You can also use your finger, but the stylus is more accurate and won’t cause fingerprints on the screen.

Unfold the stylus from the clip to use it.

Operate the touch screen by tapping an icon with the stylus. Some features require tapping and holding an icon to change its value, and other icons, such as sliders, require tapping and dragging with the stylus to adjust the slider value.

ual or automatic mode.

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Replay photos, movie clips and sound clips stored in memory. page 27

Record mov ie clips. page 24

Record sound clips.

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AC adapter or USB cable attached with no battery

Recording movie or sound

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clip.

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1.2.6 Using the Navigation Button

You can use the Navigation button to highlight an icon on the screen and then press OK (push the Navigation button) to select it.

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Pressing Up/Down or Left/Right also adjusts values such as the zoom factor or EV bias.

1.2.7 Using the Touch Screen

BenQ DC E40 is equipped with a touch-sensitive LCD screen that enables you to change your camera’s settings and features quickly and conveniently. Tap the three buttons below the screen to access the following features:

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Right

Down

Display

Icon Name Descri ption

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Erase

Tapping the Display button switches the LCD information display mode between Icons On, Icons Off or All Off.

Tapping the Menu button turns DC E40’s on-screen menu system off and on in any camera mode.

Tapping the Erase button erases the currently displayed photo, movie clips, or sound clips from memory.

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2 PREPARING YOUR DC E40 FOR USE

The lithium ion battery included with the DC E40 allows you to take photos, record movie and sound clips. Use the AC adapter whenever possible to conserve battery power.

2.1 Inserting the Battery

1. Turn the camera off.

2. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and open the battery/SD card

cover .

3. Push the battery latch in the direction of the arrow and insert the battery in the correct

4. Close the battery/SD card cover .

To remove the battery: open the battery cover and push the battery latch. The battery pops out slightly; remove the battery.

orientation as shown with the notches facing up. If the battery is inserted incorrectly, the latch will not close.

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Battery Latch

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Note

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Use only the specified battery type (lithium-ion battery).

• If you are not going to use the battery for an extended time, remove it from the camera to

prevent leakage or corrosion.

• Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments. Low temperatures reduce bat-

tery life and performance.

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2.2 Using an AC Power Adapter

The BenQ DC E40 comes with an AC power adapter that both powers the camera and recharges the

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battery. Connect the power adapter to the DC E40 as shown below.

1. Turn the camera off.

2. Connect the included USB converter to the power

adapter connector .

3. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet .

4. Connect the USB adapter to the USB port at the

back of the camera .

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Use only the AC power adapter specified for the

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camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

• Dual Charging Mode allows you to charge the

battery when transferring files to or from a computer through the included USB cable.

2.3 Charging the Battery

Connect the USB converter to the power adapter connector.

Connect the USB adapter to the USB port.

Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.

1. Turn the camera off.

2. Insert the battery as described on page 5.

3. Connect the AC power adapter as described in the section above, or connect the included

USB cable to a computer USB port as described in “Transferring Files To/From a Computer” on page 50.

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The Indicator LED at the top of the camera is orange while the camera is charging. When charging is complete, the LED turns off.

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Use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an

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incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

• The battery may not begin charging immediately if it is too hot. In this case, let the cam-

era cool before charging the battery.

• When using the AC power adapter, the camera must be turned off in order to charge the

battery.

• When connected to a PC with the USB cable, the battery will charge if the camera is

either on or off.

2.4 Inserting an SD Memory Card

All images, movies, and sound clips taken by the camera can be stored in an SD (Secure Digital) memory card as well as in the camera’s internal memory. Files stored on the SD card remain even if the camera’s power is turned off.

1. Turn the camera off.

2. Slide the battery/SD card cover in the direction

shown and open the cover .

3. Insert an SD card :

4. Close the battery/SD card cover.

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• The front side of the SD card (the side with the

label) should be facing the front of the camera.

• If the card does not slide into the slot, turn it

around and try again.

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5. To remove the SD c ard, ma ke sure t he came ra is turned of f, open the bat tery/ SD card cover, and press down lightly on the exposed edge of the card. The card will eject itself .

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To prevent data from being accidentally erased from the SD card, slide the write-protect tab to the “LOCK” position.

• The SD c ard must be unlocked in order to save,

edit, or erase data.

• Format new SD cards using the camera’s format

function before use. See “Memory: Copying and Formatting” on page 41 to learn how to format SD cards.

2.5 Attaching the Hand Strap

Always use the hand strap to prevent accidentally dropping the camera. The hand strap is also a good way to keep your stylus nearby.

1. Thread the small loop of the hand strap through the strap e yelet at the top left corner of the rear of the camera .

2. Pull the stylus and large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured .

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Note

Press the tab in the direction of the arrow on the card to write protect the SD Memory Card.

Write-protect tab

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2.6 Setting the Date and Time

Before using your camera for the first time, set the date and time. For instructions, see “Setting the Date and Time” on page 42.

2.7 Turning the Camera On

Press and hold the Power button for two seconds to turn the camera on or off.

Sliding the lens cover open and closed also turns the camera on or off.

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3 TAKING PHOTOS

This chapter describes the camera operating modes, and explains how to take pictures, record movie clips and sound clips, play back photos, movies and sound clips.

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3.1 Photo Mode

Two photo modes are available: Auto mode and Manual mode .

In Auto mode , all camera settings, such as focus and white balance, are automatically selected by the camera. Auto mode is suitable for photography beginners and for quick and easy snapshots.

Manual mode allows you to adjust individual camera settings, such as focus metering and EV bias, in order to attain special photographic effects, or to fine-tune results to match specific lighting conditions.

This chapter describes the camera settings that are available in each photo mode.

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Some settings can be chan ged only w hen the camera is in Auto mode . The se include

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White Balance, ISO Setting, EV Bias, and Metering.

3.2 Taking Photos

Before taking any photos, make sure the battery is charged, that an SD card is properly installed if needed, and that the lens cover is open .

1. Turn the camera on by pressing the Power button if necessary.

2. Frame the shot in the LCD screen.

3. Press the Shutter button down halfway .

Pressing the shutter button down halfway starts focus and exposure adjustments.

4. Press the Shutter button completely down. The camera makes a shutter sound and the image freezes on the LCD screen for a few moments while the image is transferred to memory. The camera is then ready to take another shot.

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3.3 About the LCD Screen Icons

The LCD screen displays icons that show the camera’s current settings. The diagram below shows all of the icon types available in Snapshot mode. Refer to the table on the following page for a complete description of each.

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The following table shows all of the Snapshot mode icons that can be shown on the LCD screen. For more information, refer to the indicated page number.

Setting Mode Icon Page Setting Mode Icon Page

Battery Level Full 6 White Balance Auto 18

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Capture Mode Single Shot 16

Flash Mode Auto 14 Metering Center Average 21

Scene Auto 14 2304x1728

Photo Effect Normal 20 EV bias -2 ~ +2 20

2/3 Sunny

1/3 Cloudy

Empty Tungsten Light

Continuous ISO Setting Auto 19

Self-Timer On 100

Continuous

Self-Timer On

Red-Ey e

Reduc tion

Forced On Average

Off Image Size 2848x2136 17

Sport 1600x1200

Landscape 1280x968

Portrait Shots Remaining [number]

Back Light Zoom Zoom In 15

Night Scene Zoom Out

B&W Macro 22

Sepia

Vivid

Fluorescent

Light

200

Center Spot

100

200200

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3.4 Switching the LCD Display Mode

The camera setting icons can be turned off by pressing the Display button to switch between display modes:

Icons On Icons Off LCD Off

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The image on the LCD screen may appear dark when used in sunlight or bright lighting. This is not a malfunction. You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen as shown on page 43.

• Using the LCD screen for extended periods consumes battery power and therefore

decreases the number of photos you can take. To conserve battery power, turn the LCD screen off when not taking photos.

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3.5 Selecting Auto or Manual Photo Mode

1. Tap the Menu button .

2. Tap the Manual/Auto icon / .

3. Select Manual or Auto . The menu screen appears

with the mode icon you chose.

4. Tap the Return icon to exit the menu and return to Snapshot mode. The camera setting icons on the LCD screen show the current camera settings for the Photo mode you chose.

Note

To enable full control of camera setting in Snapshot mode, always select Auto Scene mode (see “Selecting the Scene Mode” on page 14). Some camera settings cannot be

changed when other Scene modes are selected.

Manual / Auto

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3.6 Selecting the Scene Mode

The camera automatically adjusts settings for optimum results when capturing certain types of photographs, or scenes. The DC E40 offers six different Scene modes.

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1. Tap the Menu button

2. Tap the Scene icon .

3. Select the Scene mode. The menu screen appears with the

mode icon you chose.

4. Tap the Return icon to exit the menu and return to Photo mode. The camera setting icons on the LCD screen show the current camera settings for the Photo mode you chose.

All Scene modes except Auto Scene mode override the Flash settings. If you want to change the Flash setting, you must select Auto Scene mode . See 3.7 “Using the Flash” for more information on Flash settings.

Icon Scene Mode Description

Portrait Select this mode when taking photos of people.

Landscape

Backlight

Night Scene

Auto Select this mode to allow the camera to adjust all settings automatically.

Select this mode to take photos of distant scenery or landscapes in daytime.

Sport

Select this mode to take photos of fast-moving subjects such as runners or cars. Sport mode is not suitable for indoor photography.

Select this mode to take photos in which the light source is behind the subject.

Select this mode to take photos of subjects with a dark or poorly-lit background.

Landscape

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Use the flash to brighten photos of subjects taken in dark or non-optimal lighting conditions. The DC E40 is equipped with four Flash settings that can be used in both Auto and Manual Photo modes.

The Scene mode must be set to Auto in order to change the flash setting manually. Also

note that the Flash setting can’t be changed manually if it is set to Auto Flash mode.

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1. Press the Navigation button to the right to change the Flash setting.

Auto Red-Eye Forced On Off

2. The LCD screen icon shows the current Flash setting.

Icon Flash Setting Description

The flash fires automatically according to the ambient light conditions. In

Auto

some Scene modes (for example Portrait), Red-Eye Reduction is automatically selected.

Red-Eye

Reduct ion

Forced On

You can change the flash setting only when the Scene mode is set to Auto .

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• In Continuous Shot mode (see page 16), the flash is set to Off .

• Do not use the flash at close distances from young children.

3.8 Using the Digital Zoom

The D C E40 is equipped wi th a 4x dig ital zoom that enlarges images so that the subject appears to be closer.

1. Set the Photo mode (see page 13).

2. Frame the subject in the LCD screen.

3. Tap the Zoom In or Zoom Out icon on the LCD to adjust the zoom. You can

also use the Navigation button to zoom in or out.

4. The zoom slider on the LCD moves up or down to indicate the zoom level.

The flash fires several times in quick succession before firing the main flash. This helps to avoid the phenomenon of eye pupi ls appearing red in photographs.

The flash fires regardless of the light conditions. Select this setting to take photos of high contrast subjects (back lighting) or dark shadows.

The flash does not fire. Choose this setting when taking photos in areas

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where flash photography is prohibited, or when the distance to the subject is beyond the effective range of the flash.

Note

Press to the right to change the flash

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Note

The zoom function is disabled when the image size is set to 6M . See “Image Size” on

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3.9 Using the Self-Timer

The self-timer enables you to put yourself in the picture. When the Self-Timer is turned on, the camera takes the photo 10 seconds after the Shutter button is pressed.

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1. Tap the Menu button .

2. Tap the Self-Timer icon .

3. Select On or Off . The menu screen appears with the

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Self-Timer icon you chose.

4. Tap the Return icon to exit the menu and return to Photo mode. The Self-Timer icon appears on the LCD screen.

5. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus, then press it down fully. The red Self-Timer indicator LED at the front of the camera blinks slowly for five seconds, and then quickly for five seconds before the camera takes the shot. A countdown timer also appears on the LCD screen. Press OK to cancel the Self-Timer.

3.10 Continuous Shots

Use Continuo us Shot mo de to take tw o consecut ive photos in rapid succession. This is used for take photos of fast moving objects.

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1. Tap the Menu button .

2. Tap the Continuous Shot icon .

3. Select On or Off . The menu screen appears with the

Continuous Shot icon you chose.

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4. Tap the Return icon to exit the menu and return to Photo mode. The Continuous Shot mode icon appears on the LCD screen.

5. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus, then press it down fully. The camera takes two photos in rapid succession. When complete, a timer icon appears on the LCD for a few moments while the photos are processed.

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• The flash is set to Off when Continuous Shot mode is turned on.

• You can use the Self-Timer function to take continuous shots.

• The continuous shot function cannot be used in Back Light Scene Mode.

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The DC E40 allows you to choose from four different image sizes, or resolutions. Higher resolution photos require more memory, so your camera will store fewer high resolution photos than lower resolution photos but the quality will be better.

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1. Tap the Menu button .

2. Ta p t he Image Size icon .

3. Select the image size. The menu screen appears with the Image

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Icon Image Size Icon Image Size

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4M4M

2848x2136

2048x1536

2M2M

1M1M

1600x1200

1280x968

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Use a lower image size if you want to store more photos in a limited amount of memory.

• Continuous Shot mode cannot be used when the image size is set to 6M

(2848x2136) .

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3.12 Image Quality

In addition to Image Size, you can also set the Image Quality, also known as the compression ratio. Higher quality (lower compression) images require more memory storage than lower

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quality (higher compression) images for images that are the same size (e.g. 2848x2136).

1. Tap the Menu button .

2. Tap the Image Quality icon .

3. Select the Image Quality setting. The menu screen appears with the Image Quality icon you

chose.

Icon Image Quality Description

Fine

lower compression

Normal

higher compression

3.13 White Balance

White balance is a measure of the ‘coolness’ of white light. If your photos have a reddish tinge, it probably means that the white balance is set incorrectly.

1. Make sure the camera is in Manual mode , and that Scene mode is set to Auto .

2. Tap the Menu button , then tap the Next icon .

3. Tap the White Balance icon .

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4. Select the White Balance setting. The menu screen appears with the White Balance icon you chose.

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Icon White Balance Description

To adjust the white balance, the camera must be set to Manual Photo mode with the

Scene mode set to Auto .

3.14 ISO Setting

The camera’s sensitivity to light is configured by the ISO setting.

1. Make sure the camera is in Manual mode , and that Scene mode is set to Auto .

2. Tap the Menu button , then tap the Next icon .

3. Tap the ISO Setting icon .

4. Select the ISO setting. The menu screen appears with the ISO

Setting icon you chose.

Auto Automatically adjusts the white balance.

Sunny Suitable for bright daylig ht conditions.

Cloudy Suitable for cloudy, twilight, or shady conditions .

Tungsten Light

Fluorescent Light Suitable for subjects lit by fluorescent lighting.

Suitable for subjects lit by tungsten (incandescent) lighting.

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ISO Setting

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Icon ISO Setting Description

100

200200

Auto Automatically sets the ISO value between 100 and 200.

100

200

Equivalent to color ISO100 film. Use for outdoor photography in bright sunlight.

Equivalent to color ISO200 film. Use for outdoor or brightly lit indoor photography.

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3.15 Photo Effect

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The DC E40 enables you to apply a tone or color to your photos to create an artistic effect.

1. Tap the Menu button , then tap the Next icon .

2. Tap the Photo Effect icon .

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3. Select the Photo Effect. The menu screen appears with the Photo Effect icon you chose.

Icon Photo Effect Description

Normal

B&W Black and white photos (with shades of grey).

Sepia

Vivid Produces sharper and more vibr ant colors.

Standard RGB color settings suitable for general photography.

Produces a warm, old-fashioned style of photo in which the color s are more brown and orange.

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3.16 EV Bias

EV (exposure value) bias enables you to lighten or darken an image. Use this setting when the brightness between the subject and the background is not balanced or when the subject occupies only a small part of the photograph.

Use a positive (+) EV bias for:

• printed text (black type on white background)

• backlit portraits

• very bright scenes (such as snow) and highly reflective subjects (such as polished metal)

• shots made up predominantly of sky

Use a negative (-) EV bias for:

• spotlit subject, especially against dark backgrounds

• scenes with low reflectivity, such as green or dark foliage

The DC E40 supports the following EV values: -2.0, -1.6, -1.3, -1.0, -0.6, -0.3, 0.0, 0.3, 0.6, 1.0,

1.3, 1.6, and 2.0.

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1. Make sure the camera is in Manual mode , and that Scene mode is set to Auto .

2. Tap the Menu button , then tap the Next icon .

3. Tap the ISO Setting icon .

4. Use the stylus or Navigation button to increase or decrease the value.

5. Tap OK to set the value. The menu screen appears with the ISO Setting icon you chose.

6. Tap the Return icon to exit the menu and return to Photo mode. The EV bias value appears in the bottom left corner of the LCD screen.

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Metering enables you to adjust the region of the subject or frame on which the camera measures light.

1. Make sure the camera is in Manual mode , and that Scene mode is set to Auto .

2. Tap the Menu button , then tap the Next icon .

3. Ta p t he Metering icon .

4. Select the Metering mode. The menu screen appears with the

Metering icon you chose.

Icon Me tering Mode Descr iption

Center Average

Center Spot

Average

The camera metering is set for the average brightness of objects in the center region of the frame.

The camera metering is set for the brightness of the object at the center of the frame.

The camera metering is set for the average brightness of all objects in the frame.

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3.18 Date Imprint

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You can automatically print the current date on the bottom right corner of photos you take.

1. Tap the Menu button , then tap the Next icon .

2. Tap the Date Imprint icon .

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For instructions on changing the date format, see page 42.

3.19 Macro and Normal Modes

A switch on the side of the DC E40 enables you to change between Macro and Normal modes.

Use Macro for close-up shots of people or objects within 30 to 100 cm (12 to 40 inches) of the camera lens.

Macro

Normal mode should be used for all photos of subjects more than 100 cm (40 inches) from the lens.

Normal

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• After taking a photo in Macro mode , remember to switch back to Normal mode

to avoid taking photos that are not in focus.

• Scene Mode is not available in Macro Mode . If you switch to Macro Mode , Scene

Mode is automatically set to Auto Scene Mode .

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3.20 Quick Review and Erase

After taking a photo you can review it on the LCD screen. If you don’t want to keep the photo, you can delete it in order to make more memory available.

1. Take a photo and wait a few moments for the camera to finish processing it.

2. Press the Navigation button to the left . The photo you just took appears on the screen.

3. To delete the photo, tap the Erase button below the LCD screen .

4. You are asked to confirm the delete action. Tap Yes to delete the photo, or press No to cancel.

Note

Deleting unwanted photos makes more memory available for storing additional photos.

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• Deleting a photo cannot be undone.

• You can also delete photos at any time by using the Erase function in Playback mode. See

“Erasing Single Files” on page 39 and “Erasing All Files” on page 39.

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4 RECORDING MOVIE CLIPS

Switching the camera to Movie Recording mode

allows you to record movie clips. The length of

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the recording depends on the amount of memory remaining on the installed SD memory card, or in the camera’s built-in internal memory.

4.1 Movie Recording Mode

Follow these steps to record a movie clip.

1. Turn the camera on.

2. Set the Mode switch to Movie Recording mode . The movie clip recording screen

appears.

Camera setting

icons

Remaining battery

power

Movie Recording mode

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Total length of movie clips that can be stored in memory.

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3. Frame the subject in the LCD screen and tap the record button to begin recording the movie clip. You can also press OK (push the Navigation button) or the shutter button to start recording.

4. The elapsed recording time appears in red at the top right corner of the LCD screen.

5. Tap the stop button to finish recording. You can also press OK or the shutter button to

stop recording. The camera takes a few moments to process the movie clip.

Record button (press to start recording a movie clip)

REC.

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• In Movie Recording mode , the flash is automatically set to Off .

• Zoom is disabled in Movie Recording mode .

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4.1.1 Manual and Automatic Movie Recording Modes

While in Movie Recording mode, setting the camera to Manual enables you to adjust white balance, EV bias, and metering. The camera automatically adjusts these values when it is set to Auto.

1. In Movie Recording mode , tap the Menu button to display the Movie mode menu.

2. Tap the Manual/Auto icon / .

3. Select Manual or Auto . The menu screen appears

with the icon you selected.

4. Press the Return icon to exit the menu, or press another icon to change other settings.

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EV Bias 20

Meteri ng 21

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• To adjust camera settings in Movie Recording mode , you must first select Manual

mode . See “Manual and Automatic Movie Recording Modes” on page 25.

• If you change the White Balance, EV Bias, or Metering settings in Movie Recording

mode, the settings will also be changed in Snapshot mode and vice-versa.

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5 RECORDING SOUND CLIPS

Sound Recording mode allows you to use the DC E40 as a voice recorder. Sound recordings are saved on the installed SD memory card or in the camera’s internal memory.

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Sound is recorded by the built-in microphone located at the top of the camera.

Microphone

Follow these steps to record a sound clip.

1. Turn the camera on.

2. Set the Mode switch to Sound Recording mode . The sound clip recording screen

appears:

Remaining battery

power

00 : 00 : 00

Standby

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Total length of audio that can be stored in memory.

Record button (tap to start recording a sound clip)

3. Tap the record icon to begin recording the sound clip. You can also press OK to start recording (push the Navigation button), or press the shutter button.

4. The elapsed recording time appears in red next to the microphone icon in the center of the LCD screen.

5. Tap the stop icon , press OK, or press the shutter button to finish recording. The available remaining recording time at the top right corner of the LCD screen is updated.

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You cannot record a movie or sound clips with a length of less than 3 seconds.

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• Movie or Sound clips will become damaged if you switch off power during the recording

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6 PLAYING BACK PHOTOS, MOVIES AND SOUND CLIPS

In Playback mode, the DC E40 can:

• display photos on the LCD screen

• play movie clips on the LCD screen

• play sound clips through the built-in speaker

To use Playback mode, set the Mode switch to Playback mode and turn the camera on. Playback mode works with the lens cover open or closed.

In Playback mode you can review all of the images, movies, and sound clips stored in the camera’s internal memory or on the installed SD memory card. Files are played back in the order in which they were recorded.

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Close the camera lens cover and turn the camera on by pressing the Power button in Playback mode to protect the lens from dust and accidental damage.

6.1 Viewing Photos

When viewing photos in Playback mode, the LCD screen displays information about the photo as well as navigation and zoom controls.

Current file #/Total # of files

Playback mode icon

Current battery level

Voice mem o.

View previous file

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Zoom in Zoom level

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View thumbnails

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1. Set the Mode switch to Playback mode .

2. The most recently recorded file appears on the LCD screen.

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3. Press Next to view the next image, or press Previous to go back one image. You can also press the Navigation button to the left or right to scroll forward or back.

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Pan

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Press the Display button to turn off the icons and view the photo only. When the icon is off, use the Navigation button to view the next or previous image.

6.1.1 Zoom and Pan

When a photo is displayed on the LCD screen in Playback mode, you can zoom in or out, and pan up, down, left, or right across the image to view it in closer detail.

1. Tap the Zoom icon or press the Navigation button up. The zoom and pan controls appear on the LCD screen.

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2. Tap the Zoom in or Zoom out icons. The zoom factor is displayed.

3. Tap the Pan icon to bring up the pan controls: left , right , up , and down

. You can also press OK on the Navigation button to turn panning on and press it left,

right, up, or down to pan across the image.

4. When you are finished panning across the photo, tap the 1.0x icon or press OK to return to Playback mode.

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Pan

(press OK)

Zoom in

Zoom out

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6.1.2 Viewing Thumbnails

Thumbnails are a quick way to view the files stored in your camera’s memory.

1. In Playback mode, press the Thumbnail icon or press the Navigation button down. Thumbnail view appears on the LCD screen.

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2. Tap to scroll up or to scroll down one page. You can also use the Navigation button to scroll up, down, left, and right. A red border appears around the selected file.

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In Thumbnail mode, photos, movies, and sound files appear as follows:

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Photo (see “Viewing Photos” on page 27)

Movie clip (see “Viewing Movie Clips” on page 30)

Sound clip (see “Listening to Sound Clips” on page 31)

3. Tap on a thumbnail to view it at full-size in the LCD screen or press OK to view the selected file.

Scroll up one page

Selected file #

Total # of files

Scroll down one page

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You can also enter Thumbnail mode by pressing the Menu button, and then press-

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ing the Thumbnail icon.

• You can erase a photo, movie clip, or sound clip in Thumbnail Mode by pressing the

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6.2 Viewing Movie Clips

You can play movie clips that are stored in the camera’s internal memory or on the installed SD memory card when the camera is in Playback mode.

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Current file #/Total # of files

Playback mode icon

Current battery level

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Date the clip was recorded (MM-DD)

Time remaining

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To pl ay a m ov ie c li p:

1. Set the Mode switch to Playback mode .

2. The most recently recorded file appears on the LCD screen.

3. Press Next or Previous to select a movie clip. You can also press the Navigation

button to the left or right to scroll forward or back.

4. Tap Play or press OK on the Navigation button to start playing the movie clip. The pause and stop buttons appear on the screen.

5. Press OK on the Navigation button will also pause playback.

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6.3 Listening to Sound Clips

Audio clips can be played in Playback mode through the camera’s built-in speaker.

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The LCD screen appears as follows when an sound clip is selected.

Speaker

Current file #/Total # of files

Playback mode icon

Current battery level

Previous file

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00 : 00 : 00

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Date the sound clip was recorded (MM-DD)

Total playing time

Play

Next file

To play a sound clip:

1. Set the Mode switch to Playback mode.

2. Scroll until you come to a sound clip. You will know it is a sound clip if you see the sound

clip playback screen, or when you see a sound clip thumbnail (see “Viewing Thumbnails” on page 29).

3. Tap the Play icon or press OK on the Navigation button.

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Current battery level

Time remaining

Pause playback

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Decrease volume

Stop playback

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4. Tap to increase the playback volume, tap to decrease the volume. You can also press the Navigation button up or down to adjust the volume.

5. Tap to pause playback at any time or tap to stop and return to the beginning of the clip. Pressing OK on the Navigation button will also pause playback.

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6.4 Special Playback Functions

To access special functions in Playback mode , tap the Menu icon. Depending on the type of file you are currently viewing (photo, movie clip, or sound clip) the following functions are available.

Icon Function Description File Types Page

Scrawling

Frame

Voi ce Me mo

Slide Show

Lock Lock files to prevent accidental deletion.

Thumbnails Toggle Thumbnail mode on and off.

Use the stylus to write a note or sketch on

Choose from up to 20 different frames to

Record a voice annotation to accompany a

View an automatic slide show on the LCD

top of a photo.

superimpose on a photo.

photo.

screen.

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Photo 34

Photo 35

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6.4.1 Scrawling

Scrawling allows you to write a note or draw a sketch on top of a photograph. You can choose the thickness of the pen or eraser, the color, and decide to save the edited picture as a new file.

1. In Playback mode, select a photo (not a movie or sound clip).

2. Ta p t he Menu icon.

3. Tap the Scrawling icon. The Scrawling edit menu appears.

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4. Select the pen size and color you want, then tap to begin scrawling.

5. Tap the Display button to change the pen or eraser size, or color.

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6. Tap the Menu button when you are finished. You are asked if you want to save the new photo with the scrawl. Select Yes to save or No to cancel.

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The DC E40 comes with up to 20 different frame designs that you can add to your photos for a fun and interesting effect.

1. In Playback mode, select a photo (not a movie or sound clip).

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2. Ta p t he Menu icon.

3. Tap the Frame icon. The Frame edit menu appears.

Frame #/Total # of frames

Previous frame style

4. Tap and or use the Navigation button to scroll through the frame styles. Tap OK to choose a frame style and save the picture directly to a new file. Alternatively, tap the Menu icon; you are prompted to save the framed picture as a new file.

5. Tap Yes to save the photo with the selected frame or tap No to cancel and return to Playback mode.

6. The Edited icon appears on the top left of the LCD screen.

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When you save a photo after adding a frame, the framed photo is saved as a separate file

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Save as new file?

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6.4.3 Adding a Voice Memo

Adding a voice memo is a useful way of adding notes and reminders to photos.

1. In Playback mode, select a photo (not a movie or sound clip).

2. Ta p t he Menu icon.

3. Tap the Voice Memo icon. The

Record Voice Memo screen appears.

4. Ta p t he Reco rd icon to beg in recording. The remaining recording time appears on the LCD screen. Tap Stop or press OK on the Navigation button to end recording.

5. Tap Return to go back to the Playback menu.

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6.4.4 Listening to Voice Memos

Follow these steps to listen to a voice memo that was previously added to a photo.

1. In Playback mode, select a photo with a voice memo. You will see the Voice Memo

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icon in the top left corner of the LCD screen.

2. Ta p t he Menu icon.

3. Tap the Voice Memo icon. The Record

Voice Memo screen appears.

4. Tap the Play Voice Memo icon to play the voice memo for the photo using the camera’s built-in speakers or attached headphones.

5. Tap Stop or press OK on the Navigation button to stop playback at any time.

A photo can have only one voice memo. If you record a voice memo for a photo with an

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existing voice memo, the previous voice memo will be erased.

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Follow these steps to erase a voice memo that was previously added to a photo.

1. In Playback mode, select a photo with a voice memo. You will see the Voice Memo icon in the top left corner of the LCD screen.

2. Ta p t he Menu icon.

3. Tap the Voice Memo icon. The Record Voice Memo screen appears.

4. Tap the Erase Voice Memo icon to erase the voice memo for the photo.

5. Tap Yes or to erase the voice memo, or tap No to cancel.

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6.4.6 Playing a Slide Show

The camera can automatically display photos (or the first frame of movie clips) stored in memory in sequence at a two-second interval. Movie clips and sound clips are not played during slide shows.

1. In Playback mode, tap the Menu icon.

2. Tap the Slide Show icon. The slide show begins.

3. Tap the Menu icon or press OK to stop the slide show and return to the Playback

mode menu.

6.4.7 Locking and Unlocking Files

Locking photos, movie clips, and sound clips stored in your camera’s memory or on an installed SD memory card prevents them from being accidentally deleted. You can lock and unlock individual files, or all files.

6.4.7.1 Locking a Single File

1. In Playback mode, select the photo, movie clip, or sound clip you want to lock.

2. Tap the Menu button.

3. Ta p t he L ock ico n.

4. Tap the single Lock icon. The screen returns to

the Playback menu.

5. Tap Return . The Locked icon now appears at the top left corner of the playback screen.

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6.4.7.2 Locking all Files

1. In Playback mode, tap the Menu button.

2. Ta p t he L ock ico n.

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3. Ta p t he Lock All i con.

4. Tap Yes to lock all files or tap No to return to the Lock menu.

5. Tap Return . The Locked icon appears at the top left corner of the playback screen

for all photos, movie clips, and sound clips.

6.4.7.3 Unlocking Single Files

1. In Playback mode, select a file that is locked (the Locked icon should be visible).

2. Tap the Menu button.

3. Ta p t he L ock ico n.

4. Tap the Unlock icon. The screen returns to the Playback menu.

5. Tap Return . The Locked icon no longer appears at the top left corner of the

playback screen.

6.4.7.4 Unlocking all Files

1. In Playback mode, tap the Menu button.

2. Ta p t he L ock ico n.

3. Tap the Unlock All icon.

4. Tap Yes to unlock all files or tap No to return to the Lock menu.

5. The screen returns to the Playback menu.

6. Tap Return . The Locked icon no longer appears at the top left corner of the

playback screen for all photos.

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6.4.8 Erasing Single Files

Erasing a photo, movie clip, or sound clip permanently removes the file from memory. It cannot be recovered. It is strongly suggested that you lock files that you are certain you want to keep. See “Locking and Unlocking Files” on page 37 for more information.

1. In Playback mode, select the photo, movie clip, or sound clip that you want to delete.

2. Tap the Erase button located below the LCD screen.

3. Tap Yes to erase the file or tap No to cancel and return to Playback mode.

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To erase a file that is locked, you must first unlock it. See “Unlocking Single Files” on page 38.

6.4.9 Erasing All Files

Selecting this action will permanently remove all unlocked photos, movie clips, and sound clips from the camera’s memory.

1. In Playback mode, tap the Erase

button located below the LCD

screen.

2. Tap the Erase All icon.

3. Tap Yes to erase all files or tap No to

cancel and return to Playback mode.

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7 CAMERA SETTINGS

Camera settings can be accessed in any mode by tapping the Menu button and then

tapping the Setup icon. Some settings are located on the second setup screen, accessed by

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tapping Next .

You can change or adjust a number of basic camera settings including:

Icon Setting Description Page

Copy files from internal memor y to an installed SD card. Format an SD card or internal memory.

Select the date format used for the Date Imprint feature (page 22).

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Date/Time Adjust the camera’s date and time. 42

Date Format

LCD Brightness Set the LCD screen to Br ight or Normal. 43

Sound Turn the camera’s system sound effects on or off. 43

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File Number Reset Reset the automatic file counter. 43

Video Output Select NTSC or PAL video output. 44

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Power Saving

Language Select the default menu language. 45

Default Setting Return all camera settings to factory preset values. 45

Software Version Display the installed firmware version number. 46

Screen Calibration Reset the touch screen point and tap settings. 46

Set the camera to automatically power off after three minutes of disuse.

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7.1 Memory: Copying and Formatting

This function enables you to:

• copy files from the camera’s internal memory to an installed SD memory card

• format an installed SD memory card or the camera’s internal memory

Follow the steps below.

1. Tap Menu , then tap Setup .

2. Ta p Memor y .

3. To copy f iles fr om the c amera’s in ternal memory to an

installed SD memory card, tap . You are prompted to confirm the action.

4. To format an installed SD memory card, tap . You are prompted to confirm the action.

5. To format the camera’s internal memory, make sure an SD card is not installed, and follow steps 1 to 3 above. The internal memory icon appears.

Note

Formatting an SD card or internal memory permanently removes all files, even if files are

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locked (see “Locking and Unlocking Files” on page 37).

• If an SD card is corrupted or you are having problems storing files on the camera, for-

matting the card will usually solve the problem.

• Always format the SD card using the camera’s function. Formatting the SD card with

another camera or with a computer may make it unusable with the DC E40.

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Setting the date and time correctly is important as this information is stored with the photos you take, and is used if you have turned Date Imprint on (see “Date Imprint” on page 22).

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1. Tap Menu , then tap Setup .

2. Ta p D ate/Time .

3. Tap the year. The value adjust screen appears.

4. Tap to increase the year or tap to decrease the year. You can also use the

Navigation button to adjust the values.

5. Repeat Step 4 for the remaining values.

6. Tap to save the changes or tap to cancel and return to the Setup menu.

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Year

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The camera can store and display the current date in three different formats:

• Year - Month - Day (e.g. 04 01 31)

• Month - Day - Year (e.g. 01 31 04)

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• Day - Month - Year (e.g. 31 01 04)

Year/Month/Day

Follow these steps to change the date format:

1. Tap Menu , then tap Setup .

2. Tap Date Format .

3. Tap the format you prefer.

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7.4 LCD Brightness

The brightness of the LCD screen can be set to Bright or Normal. The Bright setting is useful for use in brightly-lit areas, however, battery power is consumed at a faster rate.

1. Tap Menu , then tap Setup .

2. Ta p LCD Br ig ht ness .

3. Tap Bright or Normal .

7.5 Sound

The Sound function enables you to toggle system sound effects (such as the beep when tapping or scrolling) on or off.

1. Tap Menu , then tap Setup .

2. Ta p S ou nd .

3. Ta p O n or Off .

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The shutter and warning sounds cannot be turned off.

7.6 File No. Reset

The DC E40 automatically assigns incrementing numbers to the file names of all photos, movie clips, and sound clips that you record. You can choose to reset the auto numbering to start from 1. This can be useful if you have erased all files from memory or formatted the SD card.

1. Tap Menu , then tap Setup .

2. Ta p F il e No. Re set .

3. Ta p Ye s or N o .

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7.7 Video Output

The camera’s TV out port provides audio and video output for listening to sound clips and viewing photos or video clips on a standard TV screen. Use the Audio/Video setup function to

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set the operating mode.

Set the video output mode to either NTSC or PAL. Refer to your local authorities for information on whether NTSC or PAL is used in your region.

For information on connecting your camera to a TV, see “Connecting to a TV” on page 47.

1. Tap Menu , then tap Setup and tap Next

2. Ta p Video O utput .

3. Tap NTSC Out , or PAL out .

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PAL

7.8 Power Saving

NTSC

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When power saving is turned on, the LCD screen will turn off after three minutes of disuse, and will shut down completely after five minutes. It is recommended that power saving be turned on to avoid accidental discharging of the battery.

1. Tap Menu , then tap Setup and tap Next .

2. Ta p Pow er Sa vi ng .

3. Ta p O n or Off .

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7.9 Language

The DC E40’s on-screen menus and messages can be displayed in eight different languages, including: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

1. Tap Menu , then tap Setup and tap Next

2. Ta p L an guage .

3. Tap the language icon you prefer.

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If you accidentally set the language to one that you don’t understand, you can restore

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your preferred language by tapping the appropriate language icon.

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7.10 Default Setting

Selecting this functions returns all camera settings to the condition they were in at the factory.

1. Tap Menu , then tap Setup and tap Next

2. Tap Default Setting .

3. Ta p Ye s or N o .

YES

Reset to Default ?

Yes

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7.11 Software Version

This function displays the version number of the software installed in the DC E40. Should you ever require technical

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assistance (see “Service Information” on page 56), the technician you speak to may request this information.

1. Tap Menu , then tap Setup and tap Next

2. Ta p S of tware Ve rsion .

3. The software version appears on the screen. Tap

Return to exit.

7.12 Screen Calibration

Over time, the LCD touch screen may become uncalibrated, making it difficult to tap on icons, sliders, or other objects. If this occurs, you should calibrate the screen as follows.

1. Tap Menu , then tap Setup and tap Next

2. Tap Screen Calibration .

3. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

4. If the calibration succeeds, the camera will restart

itself. If it fails, repeat steps 1 to 3.

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Please tap the target of the center to start

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8 CONNECTING TO A TV

You can connect the DC E40 to a television and view photos and movie clips on a large screen.

Use the included AV to connect the DC E40 to your television as illustrated below. Your own television input jacks may differ from the illustration. Refer to your television’s user manual for assistance.

Connect the small end of the AV cable to the camera’s TV

1. Turn the camera off and connect the AV cable’s mini-plug to the camera’s earphone jack.

2. Connect the two RCA jacks to your television as illustrated above.

3. Turn the camera on. Everything you can see on the camera’s LCD screen also appears on

the television. The image on the camera LCD screen indicates that the TV has been successfully connected. Then the LCD screen turns off; view the previous or next image by pressing the Navigation button.

4. Use the DC E40’s playback functions to view photos, movie clips, etc. Refer to “Playing Back Photos, Movies and Sound Clips” on page 27 for more information.

Connect the yellow RCA jack to the

television’s Video In port.

Connect the white RCA jack to the

television’s left or right Audio In port.

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VIDEO

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Note

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Turn the camera off before disconnecting it from the TV.

• You may need to change the camera’s PAL or NTSC video format setting depending on

your region. For information, see “Video Output” on page 44.

• The DC E40 supports mono audio output only.

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9 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER

Connecting the DC E40 to your computer enables you to perform the following functions:

• upload photos, movie clips, and sound clips to your computer for storage and organization

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Before connecting to a computer running Microsoft Windows, you must first install the software that is included on the software installation CD-ROM that came with the DC E40.

9.1 Installing the Digital Camera Software

• It's recommended that you set up the driver and software before connecting the digital camera to your PC. Normally, a software installation menu appears automatically after this installation CD is inserted into your CD-ROM drive. If the menu does not appear, browse the CD with Windows Explorer, find a program file named “Autorun.exe” in the root directory and double-click it. The setup menu appears.

• Click each item to install the software program of your choice.

To browse the content of this CD and install software manually, refer to the descriptions of the

CD content in the next section.

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9.2 Bundled Software

The software installation CD-ROM included with the DC E40 includes the following software. Please refer to the software’s help or electronic user manual for instructions.

Software Description

PhotoBase

PhotoImpression ArcSoft PhotoImpression is an easy-to-use photo

VideoImpression Arcsoft Video Impression lets you edit and combine

PhotoPrinter Pro. Arcsoft Photo Printer is a versatile printing utility that

Microsoft DirectX Microsoft DirectX is an all-in-one and cross-platform

Microsoft Media Player Microsoft Media Player is a Windows utility that plays

Acrobat reader Adobe Acrobat Reader is a “must have” utility to read

QLink BenQ QLink is a utility for your smart photo

Arcsoft PhotoBase enables you to efficiently find and organize your media-file s. Use it to c reate slide shows, Web albums, or video postcards, and share your media-files with your friends on the Internet.

editing and creative design program. 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.

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.

lets you print out 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.

media tool.

audio, video, and streaming formats as well as many other popular audio and video formats, including MP3, CD audio, and MIDI files.

files in the popular cross-platform PDF file format.

downloads, and has printout and edit functions. Share via e-mail with others, for photos folders management and show slide show photos on screen.

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9.3 Transferring Files To/From a Computer

This section explains how to transfer images, movies between your camera and a PC using Windows XP/ME/2000/98SE.

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9.3.1 Transferring Photos, Movie Clips, Sound Clips, and Music Files

This section shows you how to use the Windows Explorer utility to manipulate files between your camera and a PC.

1. Turn on th e c ompute r.

2. Turn on the camera.

3. Connect the camera to the PC with the

included USB cable. Ensure that the connection is secure.

4. Tap “QLink-Storage” on the camera’s LCD screen.

5. A new disk appears in Windows Explorer labelled “Removable Disk.” (See note below).

6. Stored photos, movie clips, and sound clips can be found in the directory “Removable Disk\DCIM\100MEDIA”.

Copy, view, delete, and move images, movie clips, sound clips, and music files using standard drag and drop Windows Explorer commands.

USB cable

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If an SD memory card is installed, two “Removable Disks” will appear in Windows Explore. One represents the camera’s internal memory, the other represents the SD card.

• Photo files have the suffix “.jpg”

• Voice Memo files have the suffix “.htm”

• Downloaded frame files have the suffix “.bqf ” (not built-in frame files)

• Movie clips have the suffix “.mpg”

• Sound clips have the suffix “.wav”

• Refer to your computer’s Help for information on viewing or playing multimedia files on

your computer.

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9.3.2 Using the QLink Software

The included QLink software is a useful tool for downloading photos from your camera to your computer, and then displaying, e-mailing, printing, or editing them.

After successfully installing the software (see “Installing the Digital Camera Software” on page 48), follow the steps below to get started with QLink.

1. Turn on the computer and start the QLink software.

2. Turn on the camera.

3. Connect the camera to the PC with the included USB cable. Ensure that the connection is

secure.

4. Tap “QLink-Storage” on the camera’s LCD screen. The software takes a moment to detect and mount the camera.

5. A new disk appears in the navigation panel on the left labelled “Removable Disk.”

6. Photos, movie clips, and sound clips stored on your camera are displayed in the preview

screen at center.

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7. The buttons at the left of the screen allow you to view a slide show, e-mail selected photos, print selected photos, edit photos, change program settings, and exit the program.

8. Refer to the built-in QLink help for more information on all of QLink’s features.

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SD memory cards in the following sizes are supported: 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, and 512MB. The DC E40 is compatible with SD memory cards manufactured by Panasonic, Toshiba, and Sandisk. Please contact your local dealer for purchasing information.

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9.3.3 Using the QLink Frame

The included QLink software is also the tool for transferring downloaded frames from your computer to your camera.

After successfully installing the software (see “Installing the Digital Camera Software” on

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page 48), follow the steps below to get started with QLink.

1. Turn on the computer and start the QLink software.

2. Turn on the camera.

3. Connect the camera to the PC with the included USB cable. Ensure that the connection is

secure.

4. Tap “QLink-Frame” on the camera’s LCD screen. The software takes a moment to detect and mount the camera.

5. The QLink Frame software will automatically launch as below.

6. If you’ve downloaded frames from our Web site (refer to 9.3.3.1 “Downloading Frames” ),

click and browse to the location of the downloaded frames to transfer them to the QLink Frame PC window.

7. Select frames in either the PC or BenQ Camera window, and click to copy frames from

the PC to the camera or click to transfer frames from the camera to the PC. Click a frame and drag it to in either window to remove the frame from the window.

8. When you have finished copying frames between the PC and BenQ Camera window, click

to transfer the files.

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9. When you have finished transferring files, detach the camera from the PC; then turn the camera on to make the changes effective.

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You can also import frames from the bundled CD in the directory CD-ROM/PHOTO-FRAMES.

9.3.3.1 Downloading Frames

The DC E40 comes with 10 fun photo frames pre-installed in the camera’s internal memory. You can download and install up to 10 more frames styles and also get more information about downloading frames at other locations on the BenQ Web site at the following address:

www.BenQ.com.tw/global/

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10 TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptoms Causes Solutions

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The power won’t turn on.

The power turns off during use.

The battery power is being used up too quickly.

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.

There is something wrong with the color of the captured image.

The picture is too bright or too dark.

The LCD screen is not clear.

The camera cannot download images to the PC.

• The battery is out of power.

• The AC power adapter is not connected or is damaged.

• The USB cable is not properly connected to the camera or PC.

• The battery is out of power.

• Power Saving mode is enabled.

• The battery/SD card cover is opened when in use.

• The adapter has not been connected properly.

• The external temperature is too cold.

• The battery is not used for a long time.

• The camera is not in Snapshot Mode.

• The battery is weak.

• The power has not be en switched on.

• Select the correct focus range. • If the subject is within 30 to 100 cm

• The light source is sufficient.

• The flash is not fully charged.

• White balance is not set properly. • Set the white balance to Auto mode

• There is excessive or inadequate exposure.

• The LCD screen plastic cover is dirty.

• The LCD screen has hot spots.

• The cable is not connected properly.

• The camera is off.

• OS is not Windows 98SE /2000/ME/XP or the PC is not equipped with a USB port.

• USB driver is not installed (Windows 98SE only).

• Use the AC power adapter to charge the battery.

• Make sure the AC power is connected and it's not damaged.

• First turn on the PC, then connect the camera and PC with the USB cable.

• Use the AC power adapter to charge the battery.

• Switch on the power.

• Do not open the battery/SD card cover when the camera is in use.

• Connect the adapter correctly.

• Keep the camera away from extreme temperatures.

• Recharge the battery with the AC power adapter or USB cable.

• Set the Mode switch to Snapshot mode.

• Replace the battery.

• Switch on the power.

(12 to 40 inches), select Macro mode.

• Set the flash mode to Auto Flash, Forced Flash, or Red-Eye Reduction mode.

• Wait for the flash to fully charge.

or other suitable mode.

• Reset EV bias value.

• Clean the LCD screen with a soft cloth.

• Hot spots are normal and do not affect the camera’s functionality.

• Check the cable connection.

• Turn on the power.

• Install Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP and USB port.

• Install the USB Driver (Windows 98SE only).

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11 SPECIFICATIONS

Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch 4.23 megapixel CCD with 4.0 megapixel effective resolution

Lens f=35 mm (35 mm film equivalent)

Digital Zoom Digital: 4X

LCD Monitor 1.5-inch color LTPS LCD

Focus Range Macro: 30~100 cm, Normal: 100 cm to infinity

Shutter Speed 1/20 ~ 1/1000 seconds (2~1/1000 seconds for Night Scene)

Exposure Metering: Spot, Center-Weighted Average, Average

ISO Equivalent Auto, 100, 200

White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent

Flash Auto / Forced Flash / Flash Off / Red - Eye Reduction

Self-Timer 10 seconds

File Format Still image: JPEG (EXIF 2.2)

Movie Mo de ASF format

Image size 2848 x 2136 pixels, 2304 x 1728 pixels

Dictaphone WAV format (continuous)

Voi ce Me mo WAV format (20 seconds)

Storage Type Built-in 8MB / SD card compatible

Interface Digital out: USB 1 .1

Power Source Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery / AC adapter / USB cable

Dimensions (WxHxD) 100.8 x 55.2 x 27.5 mm

Weight 125g (without battery)

CD-ROM Contents QLink

F 3.2/F 8.0

Exposure compensation +2 EV (0.3 EV / step)

Size: 320x240 with sound (continuous)

1600 x 1200 pixels, 1280 x 960 pixels

TV out: Audio/Video output

DC power input: 5V

Arcsoft PhotoBase

Arcsoft PhotoImpression

Arcsoft VideoImpression

Arcsoft PhotoPrinter

Adobe Acrobat Re ader

Microsoft DirectX

Microsoft Media Player

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11.1 System Requirements

• Pentium 166 MHz MMX class or higher CPU

• 64 MB RAM

•CD-ROM drive

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• 100 MB free hard disk space

•Available USB port

• Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP

12 SERVICE INFORMATION

If you encountered problems using DC E40 and the camera driver program, please send an Email (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: support@BenQ.com

Australia and New Zealand: service-au@BenQ.com

For free driver program updates, product information and news release, please visit the following web address:

http://www.BenQ.com.tw/global/

Benq DC E40 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1.1 Checking the Package Contents

Touring Your DC E40 1

1.2 DC E40 Components

1.2.1 Front View

1.2.2 Rear View

1.2.3 Using the Mode Switch

1.2.4 Indicator LED Status

1.2.5 Using the Stylus

1.2.6 Using the Navigation Button

1.2.7 Using the Touch Screen

2.1 Inserting the Battery

Preparing Your DC E40 for Use 5

2.2 Using an AC Power Adapter

2.3 Charging the Battery

2.4 Inserting an SD Memory Card

2.5 Attaching the Hand Strap

2.6 Setting the Date and Time

2.7 Turning the Camera On

3.1 Photo Mode

3.2 Taking Photos

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3.3 About the LCD Screen Icons

3.4 Switching the LCD Display Mode

3.5 Selecting Auto or Manual Photo Mode

3.6 Selecting the Scene Mode

3.7 Using the Flash

3.8 Using the Digital Zoom

3.9 Using the Self-Timer

3.10 Continuous Shots

3.11 Image Size

3.12 Image Quality

3.13 White Balance

3.14 ISO Setting

3.15 Photo Effect

3.16 EV Bias

3.17 Metering

3.18 Date Imprint

3.19 Macro and Normal Modes

3.20 Quick Review and Erase

4.1 Movie Recording Mode

Recording Movie Clips24

4.1.1 Manual and Automatic Movie Recording Modes

4.1.2 Movie Recording Mode Camera Settings

Recording Sound Clips26

6.1 Viewing Photos

Playing Back Photos, Movies and Sound Clips 27

6.1.1 Zoom and Pan

6.1.2 Viewing Thumbnails

6.2 Viewing Movie Clips

6.3 Listening to Sound Clips

6.4 Special Playback Functions

6.4.1 Scrawling

6.4.2 Adding a Frame

6.4.3 Adding a Voice Memo

6.4.4 Listening to Voice Memos

6.4.5 Erasing Voice Memos

6.4.6 Playing a Slide Show

6.4.7 Locking and Unlocking Files

6.4.7.1 Locking a Single File

6.4.7.2 Locking all Files

6.4.7.3 Unlocking Single Files

6.4.7.4 Unlocking all Files

6.4.8 Erasing Single Files

6.4.9 Erasing All Files

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7.1 Memory: Copying and Formatting

7.2 Setting the Date and Time

7.3 Date Format

7.4 LCD Brightness

7.5 Sound

7.6 File No. Reset

7.7 Video Output

7.8 Power Saving

7.9 Language

7.10 Default Setting

7.11 Software Version