BenQ DC C1050 User`s Manual
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1. The internal memory or memory card does not have any free space Load a new card or delete unwanted files The flash is recharging Wait until the flash mode icon indicated on the screen stops flashing The camera does not recognize the memory card Format the memory card before the initial use or before using with another camera Colors of the images taken are not shown properly White Balance was not set properly when these images were taken Select a suitable White Balance setting before taking each picture After connecting the camera to a computer an error message Device not ready or Camera not ready appears The computer runs on Windows 98 or earlier When connecting the camera to a computer the computer freezes The memory card inside the camera may not be formatted Format the memory card to the FAT 16 format using a card reader in Windows A memory error occurs The memory card may not be formatted correctly Re format the memory card to the FAT16 format using a card reader in Windows 22 Troubleshooting Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Specifications Image Sensor 1 1 8 inch CCD Fffective Pixels 10 0 Mega pixels LCD Display 2 5 LTPS TFT LCD 150K Dot Lens Focal Length f 7 4 22 2 mm 35 mm film equivalent 35 1 105 3 mm F No F2 8 F5 1 Focusing TTL Auto Focu2. 900 O Indicator State Description No light The digital camera is powering off Solid green The digital camera is ready to capture images Status LED Blinking The digital camera is powering on cannot focus record green video clips or is in the power saving mode Blinking red The camera flash is charging or the USB communication transfer is in progress Self timer LED Blinking red The self timer function is activated F Itis normal for the camera to become warm during operation because camera casing 2 can conduct heat The LCD display on this camera is manufactured with sophisticated technology and more than 99 99 of the pixels on the LCD display meet standard specifications Yet it is possible that less than 0 01 of the pixels on the LCD 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 Touring Your Camera Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Preparing Your Camera for Use 2 1 Installing the batteries English You can use two AA batteries to power up the camera Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or removing the batteries To insert the batteries 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Open the battery cover 3 Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as sho
3. 3 7 9 Setting the photo effect 3 7 10 Setting the date stamp cccccccscscscsecceeeeveveveeeveeevees 3 7 11 Setting Av TV M ccccccccsssceececeeeseeseveesveveseeeseveveees 3 8 Playback ssesiscssiesdiesvsssdessvesvesscecsteevesesevsscecsveetisessvescesseees 3 8 1 Playing back iMageS ssssseserersessseererersseseeererssssse 3 8 2 Playing back movie Clips essssesseeeseeseseesesneeees 15 3 8 3 Magnifying amp trimming still images eseeeeeeeeeee 15 3 8 4 Viewing in thumbnail eeeeeesseeeseeseseeseseeeees 16 3 8 5 Playing a slide ShOW sssesssesseeesseeesseecenesesnesees 16 3 8 6 Deleting a single file or all files ceesseeesseseseeeeee 16 3 8 7 Deleting multiple files seesseeseseseeceseeseseeeees 17 3 8 8 Setting the DPOF for printing sccessesesseseseeeeee 17 3 8 9 Other playback functions 4 PC Dependent Features ccccccscsscssscsssssesssessssssessssseeseees 4 1 Bundled software ssssssesessseereressssseree 4 2 Transferring files to your computer 4 2 1 Step 1 Connect the digital camera to your computer 20 4 2 2 Step 2 Download images or video clips ssseeeeee 20 5 Troubleshooting s seerenerensrenesnencnenenerenenenenenenenerenenenenenenenerene 6 Specifications 7 Service Information ii Table of Contents Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Touring Your Camera 1 1 Checking the package contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that y
4. TV technician for help Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Table of Contents 1 Touring Your Camera ccccccccssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssseees 1 1 1 Checking the package Contents sssssssssesssssssessssseeeesesenenes 1 1 2 Camera components csssecccecceeeeeeseeeeeeceeeeeeneeeeeeeseeeeeneees 1 LZA PrOmtview cessie a a a cents heehee 1 N2 2 Rear VIEW eacee areae E a E EEEE 2 1 253 LED indicators eases eiee eesin Rira iR 2 2 Preparing Your Camera for Use ccccscsssesseesseesesseeseeseeeees 3 2 1 Installing the batteries ss lt cces21ecctentssceveadtedscensvecexsntzsdatensth ce 3 2 2 Inserting and removing an SD memory Cards ssccceseceeeeeeveveveees 3 3 Using the Camera ccscssccssscsssssscsscsssssesscsessessesssssessesseseags 4 Silt Navigator ecssisccsocegestesshieucivevsceieseteesteveiscbdetevessieestievdeesvests 4 3 2 LCD monitor information REC mode cccssseeceeseeceneeeeee 4 3 3 Getting started iicteedessscseaeeduircxdecovecseeduveevsnevssarecsueatevrevveses 5 3 3 1 Turning the power on Off ccsssscceeseeessseereeeeseeees 5 3 3 2 Choosing the screen language cssssessseseveseeeeeveeeees 5 3 3 3 Setting the date and time ceescscesseceseseseeeeseeeesees 5 3 3 4 Snapshot Mode csscessesesseeesseecsseecsseeseseseseeeesees 5 3 3 4 1 Getting started with capturing images 000 5 3 3 5 Using the flash esssessessssesesseecsseecssees
5. button to apply the setting Press the MENU button to close the menu and the shutter button to take pictures 6 Using the Camera Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Icon Flash mode Description Off Record a single image g 2 sec The shutter release will be delayed for 2 seconds E 2 as 10 sec The shutter release will be delayed for 10 seconds 10 Double Record two images in a shot after pressing the shutter release button 10 and 12 seconds Burst Keep pressing the shutter button fully to take a continuous shooting Release the shutter button to stop shooting 3 3 7 Using the zoom function Your camera has a combination of optical and digital zoom functions that allows you to zoom in on far away subjects or zoom out for a wide angle shot The optical zoom is achieved by mechanically adjusting the lens of the camera The digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the image using a software process 1 Make the zoom setting and point the camera at the subject 2 Press the zoom button W T to compose the image W zoom out for a wide angle shot T zoom in for a telephoto shot e When the zoom button is pressed the zoom bar appears on the LCD monitor When the optical zoom factor is at maximum zooming stops temporarily Press the T again the camera switches to the digital zoom automatically and zooming continues You can use optical zoom in movie recording 3 Press the shu
6. to clean your camera If the lens is dirty use a lens brush or soft cloth to clean the lens Do not touch the lens with your fingers To prevent electric 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 remove the batteries 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 images and or video clips Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in private households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be disposed of as household waste You must dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to the applicable take back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For more information about recycling of this equipment please contact your city office the shop where you purchased the equipment or your household waste disposal service The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that a protects human health and environment CE Regulatory Notice Hereby BenQ Corp declare
7. All data will be deleted including protected files Be sure to download important files to your computer before formatting Battery Type To ensure the camera displays battery level correctly set the type to match the batteries used Alkaline When use alkaline batteries NiMH When use NiMH batteries Reset All Resets the entire menu and button operation settings to initial default The following settings do not change after Reset All Date amp Time setting Language setting TV out setting Battery Type 3 5 Recording movie clips 1 Turn the power on and set the camera to the Movie mode 2 Compose the subject on the monitor Aim the focus area to the subject that you want to take The LCD monitor displays the available recording time 3 Start recording Press the shutter button to start recording Using the zoom button to adjust the image size The White Balance is set and locked to the settings of the first frame F Sound cannot be recorded while pressing the zoom button You can use optical zoom in movie recording 4 Finish recording Using the Camera 11 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ystpsuq Press the shutter again to end recording e The camera will stop recording automatically when the memory capacity has been reached 3 6 Recording audio clips 1 Turn the power on and set the camera to the Voice REC mode 2 Press the shutter button to start reco
8. BenQ DC C1050 Digital Camera User Manual ome Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Copyright Copyright 2007 by BenQ Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of this company Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of this company to notify any person of such revision or changes Taking care of your camera Do not use your camera in the following environmental range temperature below 0 C or above 40 C Do not use or store your camera in the environments listed below Direct sunlight High and dusty places Next to an air conditioner electric heater or other heat sources Ina closed car that is in direct sunlight Unstable locations If your camera becomes wet wipe it with a dry cloth as soon as possible Salt or seawater may cause severe camera damage Do not use solvents such as alcohol
9. Camera com Manuals ystpsuq Make the subject stand out from its surroundings The subject will be in focus in three different ranges dh A od 3 7 8 Setting the sharpness You can select whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines Icon Mode Description a Hard The edges of the image are emphasized The edges will become sharp but noise may occur in the recording image Normal The edges of the image are sharp This is suitable for printing e Soft The edges of the image are softened This is suitable for editing images on PC 3 7 9 Setting the photo effect You can add special effects to your images in REC or PLAY mode Icon Description Normal No effect is added to the image B amp W Convert image to black amp white Sepia Recorded image will be stored in a sepia tone Negative Opposite what they were in the original image Red The image becomes reddish Green The image becomes greenish Blue The image becomes bluish 3 7 10 Setting the date stamp The Date Stamp function can be used to add a date to your pictures as you take them 3 7 11 Setting Av Tv M Pressing the Tv Av M button toggles among Aperture priority Shutter priority and Manual when determining the exposure value Aperture priority You can choose an aperture value while the shutter speed is automatically determined by the lighting co
10. Time and Format fields e To increase a value press AJ To decrease a value press W The time is displayed in 24 hour format 4 Press OK 3 3 4 Snapshot mode 3 3 4 1 Getting started with capturing images 1 Press the C button for more than one second to Press down halfway turn on the camera 2 Compose your image in the LCD monitor under Snapshot Mode 3 Press the shutter button down halfway 1 and then press it down fully 2 e Pressing the shutter button down halfway automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure The focus area frame turns green when the camera is focused and the exposure is determined When the focus or exposure is not suitable the frame of the focus area turns red Press down fully Using the Camera 5 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ystpsuq CF To review the last captured image press the button Press the button to return to Snapshot mode The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light This is not a malfunction To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button always hold the camera steady This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions under which your camera may reduce the shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed 3 3 5 Using the flash The flash is not only for taking pictures when there is insufficient light but also when the subject is in sh
11. ade or in backlight conditions Pressing the flash button cycles your camera through the various flash modes The flash will not activate when continuous shooting or movie recording 1 Turn the power on and set the camera to the REC mode 2 Pressing the flash button changes the flash mode Each time the flash button is pressed the flash icon changes 3 Press the shutter button to take a picture Icon Flash mode Description Auto flash Flash fires automatically when shooting conditions require extra Ga lighting Red eye Flash strobes to let the subject eyes adjust to the flash then fires reduction again to take the actual image Your camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required Z Force on Flash fires every time you take a photo regardless of lighting conditions Ly Slow sync Flash fires with a slow shutter speed Force off The flash never fires even in dark situation 3 3 6 Using the self timer and burst Use the self timer to set a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the image is shot Use the burst to record continuous still images shooting 1 Turn the power on and set the camera to the REC mode 2 Press the MENU and then press the 4 P to select the REC menu 3 Press A W to select Driver mode and then press gt or the OK button to launch the submenu 4 Press amp Y to select an option and press the OK
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13. ditions Tungsten Adjusts for normal indoor lighting conditions Corrects the orange hue of household light bulbs Ideal for indoor photos under tungsten or halogen lighting without a flash e Fluor _H Adjusts for fluorescent lighting Corrects the green hue of ooo T Fluor_L fluorescent lighting Ideal for indoor photos under fluorescent panog lighting without a flash ooo ak SH1 For more accurate adjustment or when the light source cannot be Custom specified When this option is highlighted press the shutter button to enter the Custom WB mode Then point the camera at something white for example white paper as the reference white color and press the shutter button again Next press OK to confirm the custom setting 3 7 4 Setting the ISO With the initial settings the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject Fea higher ISO value increases the image noise To take clean images use an ISO value as low as possible 3 7 5 Setting the Exposure Set the exposure value manually to compensate for unusual lighting conditions such as indirect indoor lighting dark backgrounds and strong backlighting 3 7 6 Setting the AEB Sets the auto exposure bracketing AEB to shoot 3 continuous images each with a different exposure setting correctly exposed underexposed and overexposed 3 7 7 Setting the highlight Using the Camera 13 Downloaded from Manuals
14. e Digital Zoom Off On 3 4 2 2 REC menu list movie Menu item Available settings Movie Size Metering White Balance ay 90009 yonog wee en M E Sr YE Sia Te Ii Using the Camera 9 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ystpsuq 3 4 3 Setup menu im Turn the power on and set the camera to the REC or PLAY mode 2 Press the MENU and then press the 4 P gt to select the Setup menu 3 Press amp V to select a menu item and then press P or the OK button to launch the submenu 4 Press amp V to select an option and press the OK button to apply the setting 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu 3 4 3 1 Setup menu list Menu item Functions Sounds Shutter Sets the shutter sound on and off Start up Sets a type of the start up sound Beep Sets the operation sound on and off Volume Adjusts the volume of the shutter sound start up sound beep and playback sound Auto Review Off The captured image will not automatically display after shooting 3 sec The captured image will display for 3 seconds after shooting 5 sec The captured image will display for 5 seconds after shooting Power Save 1 min For power consumption the camera is turned 3 min off automatically for a period of time 5 min Date amp Time Sets the date amp time Language Select a language for display menus and
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16. et the interval between 1 10 seconds 4 Playing the slide show Interval Press the OK button to start the slideshow During the slide show press the OK button to pause the slideshow and press the OK button again to resume Music Transition I gt C Set E MAd 3 8 6 Deleting a single file or all files 1 Turn the power on and set the camera to the PLAY mode 2 Press 4 or P to select the image you want to delete 3 Open the menu Press the MENU button then use the lt 4 P to select PLAY mode Press the A V to select Delete and press the gt Jor OK button 4 Press amp or V to select Single and press the gt or OK button To delete all images select All and press the P or OK button 5 Select Yes and press OK button to delete the image C7 To quickly delete the current display image 1 Select the image you want to delete 2 Press the Delete button to show a confirmation 3 Press the OK button to delete the current display image Protected images cannot be deleted with this function 16 Using the Camera Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 3 8 7 Deleting multiple files 1 Turn the power on and set the camera to the thumbnail screen 2 Open the menu Press the MENU button then press 4 or P to select to select Delete toy and press the OK button 3 Press A or W to select Select and then press the OK button T
17. f copies The number of copies can be set from 0 to 30 To cancel this image DPOF setting set the number of copies to 0 6 Print the date stamp out e Press W and then press 4 or P to set or cancel the date stamp of current image Repeat step 4 6 to other images for printing Using the Camera 17 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ystpsuq 7 Press V and then press the OK button to apply the setting or press the MENU button to cancel 8 After you finished all image settings select Back and press the OK button to apply it 3 8 9 Other playback functions You can also protect lock images from being deleted edit images copy files or enter setup for more options To do so press the MENU button in the PLAY mode and select a function ard E Enter r Meng Bax k 18 Using the Camera Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals PC Dependent Features 4 1 Bundled software The camera is supplied with the following software To install the software refer to the information supplied with respective CDs ArcSoft English Combines photo editing with creative enhancement and sharing PhotoImpression 5 tools that maximize your digital media experience ArcSoft Creates multimedia presentations by combining photos and video VideoImpression 2 clips with audio text and scene transitions 4 2 Transferring files to your computer After using USB cable to establish a USB connec
18. h to Auto Flash fire The flash does aot The light source is sufficient recharge The flash is not available in some modes Even though the flash The distance to the subject is greater Get closer to the subject and shoot fired the image is dark than the flash s effective range The image is too bright or too dark The exposure is excessive or inadequate Reset exposure compensation I cannot format a memory card The memory card is write protected Remove the write protection End of the memory card life Insert a new memory card Troubleshooting 21 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals English ystjsuq Symptom Cause Solution I cannot download images The free space on the hard disk of your computer is insufficient Ensure that the hard disk has enough space for running Windows and that the drive for loading image files has free space equal to or greater than the memory card in the camera There is no power being supplied to the camera Recharge your batteries or replace with new batteries if necessary The camera does not shoot even when pressing the shutter button The battery is running low Recharge your batteries or replace with new batteries The camera is not in Shooting Mode Switch to Shooting Mode The shutter button was not pressed all the way down Press the shutter button all the way down
19. he frame of the selected image turns green 4 Select multiple images Use the four way control to select the image Balck amp Protect e Press the OK button toggles the jjj on and off Repeat this step until all images that you want to delete are displayed with an icon 5 Delete images Press the MENU button then select Yes and press the OK button All selected images will be deleted To cancel delete press the MENU button in this step 3 8 8 Setting the DPOF for printing The Digital Print Order Format DPOF setting allows you to select images on the memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer 1 Turn the power on and set the camera to the PLAY mode 2 Open the menu Press the MENU button then use the q gt to select PLAY mode Press the amp V to select DPOF and press the gt or OK button 3 Press A or V to select Single then press the OK button To set the DPOF setting for all images in a time select All in this step To reset all DPOF settings to initial default select Reset in this step 4 Press 4 or gt to select the image you want to print out then press the OK button 5 Set the number of copies Press 4 or P to specify the number o
20. it menu Open the destination location folder and choose Paste from the Edit menu You may also drag and drop image files from the digital camera to a desired location C Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader highly recommended Video playback application is not included with the package Make sure that video play back application has been installed in your computer 20 PC Dependent Features Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Troubleshooting Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before shipping your camera for service If the problem persists contact your local reseller or service center Symptom Cause Solution The camera cannot be There is no battery or the battery is Insert the battery correctly powered up not inserted correctly The battery has no power Recharge your batteries or replace with new batteries The battery power is The external temperature is draining quickly extremely low Many shots are being captured in dark places requiring a flash The battery was not fully charged Fully charge the battery and The battery has not been used for an discharge it for at least one complete extended period of time after being cycle before use charged The battery or camera The camera or flash was used is warm continuously over a long period of time The flash does not The camera flash is turned off Set the flas
21. ler for purchase information Preparing Your Camera for Use 3 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ystjsuq Using the Camera 3 1 Navigator You can use the Navigator with four way control and one OK button to access numerous controls of your camera 1 Up A or Play video playback only 2 Focus mode or left 4 3 Down Ww 4 Flash mode or right gt 5 OK 3 2 LCD monitor information REC mode 0000 800 0000 1 Scene mode 8 ISO 2 Flash 9 White balance 3 Macro 10 Metering 4 Self timer Burst 11 EV compensation 5 Resolution 12 Focus Area 6 Quality 13 Hisogram 7 Shots remaining 14 Battery 4 Using the Camera Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 3 3 Getting started 3 3 1 Turning the power on off English Press the C button until the digital camera turns on Or you can press the button when the camera is off to turn on the camera To turn the power off press the 4 button again 3 3 2 Choosing the screen language 1 Press MENU and then press 4 P to move to the Setup menu 2 Press A or W to move to Language and then press P or OK to select the language you want 3 Press OK 3 3 3 Setting the date and time 1 Press MENU and then press 4 P to move to the Setup menu 2 Press A or V to move to Date amp Time and then press P or OK 3 Press A or V to select Year Month Day
22. ndition of the subject Aperture priority is often used when shooting static subjects or emphasizing the depth of field In general use a smaller aperture if a greater depth of field is needed 14 Using the Camera Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Shutter priority You can choose a shutter speed while the aperture value is automatically determined by the lighting condition of the subject Shutter priority is often used when shooting moving subjects In general use a shorter shutter speed to catch a fast moving object e Manual You can set both the shutter speed and the aperture value English 3 8 Playback 3 8 1 Playing back images 1 Turn the power on and set the camera to the PLAY mode The latest recorded image appears on the LCD monitor Ifthere are no images stored a message No image appears 2 Press the four way control lt displays the previous image P displays the next image C7 Holding down 4 or P scrolls images in a high speed 3 8 2 Playing back movie clips 1 Turn the power on and set the camera to the PLAY mode 2 Press or P to select a movie clip that you want to playback 3 Start playing back Press A to start playing the movie clip Press V to stop the movie clip or press 4 to pause it When the movie paused press A again to resume C During movie playing back press L gt to fast forward or press 4 to rewind it Press the shutte
23. other information File No Use this function if the camera experiences a Folder cannot be created error or if you want to restart numbering for example after erasing all files Series Store the latest used file number no matter deleting files or inserting a new memory card Reset Reset file numbering each time the memory card is changed Resetting the file number is useful for avoiding the file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer 10 Using the Camera Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Menu item Functions TV Out You can review images on a television with a supplied AV cable c TV Out should be set to either NTSC or PAL depending on your a o pmj region E bb NTSC America Japan Taiwan and others ca PAL Europe Oceania and others m C TV Out should be set to either NTSC or PAL depending on your region For details about which system should be used check with your local authorities USB Computer Sets the USB mode to connect the camera with a printer or computer Printer Start up Image Sets a recorded image as the start up image Format To erase all data stored in the memory card if you are using a card or all data stored in the internal memory if there is no card inserted A Busy please wait message displays and the memory card is starting format A Completed message displays when finish formatting
24. ou have the following items 1 User Manual 2 Digital camera 3 USB cable 4 AA batteries 5 Hand strap 6 Software CD ROM 7 Pouch 8 AV cable English User Manual Ifany of the items are missing or appear to be damaged contact your dealer Save the packaging in case you need to ship your camera for service e Available accessories may vary depending on sales region e All electronic accessories such as USB AV cable adapter charger and battery are designed to work with this BenQ Digital Camera only Do not use them with other Digital Camera to avoid possible damage 1 2 Camera components 1 2 1 Front view Shutter button Power button Built in flash Speaker PC USB AV Out terminal Self timer LED Lens Microphone SNA RWN Touring Your Camera 1 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ystpsuq Ifyour BenQ camera s lens remains extended after an involuntary shutdown simply replace the batteries with new ones and restart your camera Never forces the lens inwards since this action will damage the camera and void the BenQ Warranty 1 2 2 Rear view 5 SO pi LCD monitor Ww Zoom out or thumbnail T Zoom in Strap eyelet REC or PLAY mode Menu Status LED Navigator four way control and OK Scene mode 10 Av Tv M Aperture priority Shutter priority or Manual in the REC mode or Delete image video in the PLAY mode 1 2 3 LED indicators
25. r to capture the still image from the movie clip while it had paused 3 8 3 Magnifying amp trimming still images 1 Turn the power on and set the camera to the PLAY mode 2 Select an image Press 4 or P to select the image that you want to magnify or trimming Only still images can be magnified and trimmed 3 Magnify the image Press T to magnify the image and the central portion of the image is displayed You can use the arrow button to view different parts of the magnified image Press the MENU button to return to the normal size 4 Trim the image e Press the OK button to set the image trimming 5 Save the image Press the OK button again to trim the selected image and save it as a new one Using the Camera 15 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ystpsuq 3 8 4 Viewing in thumbnail 1 Turn the power on and set the camera to the PLAY mode 2 Press the zoom button W a thumbnail screen is displayed 3 Use the four way control to select the desired image and press T or the OK button to show the selected image in full screen 3 8 5 Playing a slide show SEG Pires 1 Turn the power on and set the camera to the PLAY mode 2 Enter the slide show Press the MENU button and use the A W to select Slide Show and press P or the OK button 3 Change the slide show settings Use the four way control to set the slideshow interval music transiton and repeat You can s
26. rding The voices are recorded from the microphone of the camera Be careful to avoid touching the microphone while recording 3 Press the shutter button again to end recording The camera will stop recording automatically when the memory capacity has been reached 3 7 Other recording functions 3 7 1 Setting the quality Compression Purpose ga Super Fine Shoot higher quality images EA Fine Shoot normal quality images Paj Normal Shoot for more images 3 7 2 Setting the metering There are 3 different light metering options available on your camera Icon Mode Description oO Center Light is measured from the entire shooting screen but gives more importance to the values near the center Multi Selects an exposure based on readings from multiple points in the subject area z Spot Selects an exposure based on a single reading taken from the center of your picture 12 Using the Camera Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 3 7 3 Setting the white balance Adjust the white balance to match different light sources such as sunlight incandescent Ee tungsten lighting or fluorescent lighting 2 Icon Mode Description a s Auto Automatically corrects white balance Ideal for general photography jaa su Daylight Adjusts for bright sun conditions or natural light conditions Cloudy Adjusts for cloudy days or twilight con
27. s Range Macro 10 cm Normal 40 cm infinity Shutter Mechanical shutter Up to 1 2000 sec Flash Modes Auto Forced flash Red eye reduction Flash off Slow Sync Range 0 3 2 5m Self timer 2 sec 10 sec 10 2 sec Exposure Compensation 2 EV 1 3 EV step ISO Auto 50 100 200 400 800 1000 White Balance Auto Sunny Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent H Fluorescent LIMWB File Format Still Image JPEG format EXIF2 2 3648 x 2736 10M 3648 x 2432 3 2 3584 x 2016 16 9 3264 x 2448 8M 2560 x 1920 5M 2048 x 1536 3M 640 x 480 VGA pixels Movie Clips AVI MPEG4 format with Continuous recording Movie Size 640 x 480 320 x 240 160 x 120 pixels 30fps Storage Built in memory 8MB SD memory card compatible Image Play Single image AVI play Thumbnails Slide show Interface Digital output USB 2 0 high speed compatible Audio Video output NTSC PAL Power Source 2 x AA batteries Alkaline or NiMH Dimensions 91 5 x 61 5 x 26 32 thaickest part mm W x H x D Weight Approx 140 w o battery SD memory card Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Specifications 23 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals English ystpsuq Service Information Technical Support For free driver updates product information and news releases visit the following web site http www BenQ com 24 Service Information Downloaded from ManualsC
28. s under our responsibility that the product is in conformity with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC A Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the above Directives has been made and is available from BenQ Corp upon request FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined b turning the equipment o and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio
29. tion between the camera and your computer you can use your computer to share captured images or recorded video clips with your family or friends via e mail your system accordi or post them on the Web Note that before you begin you need to check ng to the table as shown below System Requirements Windows CPU Pentium III 600 MHz processor or higher Operating System Windows Me 2000 XP Vista RAM 64 MB Hard Disk Space 128 MB hard disk space Required Devices A CD ROM drive An available USB port Display Color Monitor 800 x 600 24 bit or higher recommended Downloaded from PC Dependent Features 19 ManualsCamera com Manuals ystpsuq 4 2 1 Step 1 Connect the digital camera to your computer 1 Connect the supplied USB cable to the computer USB port and turn on the camera 2 The LCD screen turns off when the connection to the computer has been successfully completed 4 2 2 Step 2 Download images or video clips When the digital camera is turned on and connected to your computer it is considered to be a disk drive just like a floppy disk or CD You can download transfer images by copying them from the Removable Disk to your computer hard drive Windows Open the Removable Disk and double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders Your images are inside these folder s Select the desired still images or video clips and then choose Copy from the Ed
30. tter button to take a picture 3 4 Menu options 3 4 1 Changing the mode You can record images and voices in the REC mode And using the PLAY mode to replay delete or edit images on the LCD monitor 3 4 1 1 Switching between REC mode and PLAY mode In REC mode press the PLAY button to switch to the PLAY mode In PLAY mode press the PLAY or the MODE button to switch to the REC mode Using the Camera 7 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ystpsuq 3 4 1 2 Selecting the Scene mode 1 Set the camera to the REC mode 2 Press the MODE button to show the scene mode palette 3 Use the four way control to select a desired mode and press OK to confirm the setting Icon Mode Description P Program The camera makes settings suitable for the shooting conditions a3 Movie For recording movie clips Ww Shake Free Reduce blur caused by camera vibration cs Landscape Used for the wide scenic views RS Backlight Shooting the image of backlight object by changing metering INS Night Scene Shooting the subject while keeping the background night amp scenery A Snow Used for the beach or snow scenes hy Fireworks Slow shutter speed to take fireworks exploding ze Building Enhance the edges of the subject High ISO Make people stand out with the background out of focus even M Portrait in a dark environment In this mode higher ISO value is used KD Food Higher sa
31. turation makes food more appetizing Text Enhance the black amp white contrast S Kids Take a still image to capture moving kids C N Sunset Enhance the red hue for recording sunset images 8 Voice REC For recording audio gt The higher the ISO value the grainer you may see in the image 8 Using the Camera Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 3 4 2 Using the menus When a menu is displayed the four way control and the OK button are used to make the desired settings 1 Turn the power on and set the camera to the REC mode 2 Press the MENU and then press the P to select the REC menu English 3 Press A W to select a menu item and then press P or the OK button to launch the submenu 4 Press amp Y to select an option and press the OK button to apply the setting 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu 3 4 2 1 REC menu list still image Menu item Available settings Resolution from 7 3 2 7 169 Em 5m am va Quality I I el Metering I I White Balance s ee oooog ooog wia E E AE E E y e 30 MO oa Sw Er BO Ea e Eo eo ea ea ea A 50 100 200 400 800 1000 Exposure 2 0 EV 2 0 EV Drive Mode of OQ O HF AEB Off On Highlight oy E Bt ell Sharpness al i Em I E Effect Normal B amp W Sepia Negative Red Green Blue Date Stamp Off Date Date amp Tim
32. wn in the illustration 4 Close the battery cover To remove the batteries 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward and then open the battery cover 3 Remove the batteries 2 2 Inserting and removing an SD memory card The camera is equipped with internal memory allowing you to record video clips and capture images You can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD Secure Digital memory card to store more files 1 Always make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing a memory card 2 Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration 3 Close the battery SD memory card cover To remove the SD memory card make sure the camera is turned off Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject C7 Be sure to format the SD memory card with this camera before the initial use To prevent valuable data from being accidentally LOCK LOCK erased from an SD memory card you can slide the an Poten tab on the side of the SD memory card Write protect tab Write protection state To save edit or erase data on an SD memory card you must unlock the card SD memory card in the following sizes are supported 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2GB and 4GB SDHC The camera is compatible with SD memory cards manufactured by Panasonic Toshiba and Sandisk Please contact your local dea
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