benq gh600 User guide manual operating instructions camera
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1. Downloaded From camera usermanual com 50 Operating the camera Mode Description You can review images on a television with an AV cable NI America Japan Taiwan and others China Europe Oceania and others TV Format 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 LCD Brightness 53 Auto The LCD brightness is automatically set based on the surrounding environment ES High The LCD brightness is increased E3 Normal The LCD brightness remains at the default value Battery Type To ensure the camera displays battery level correctly set the type to match the batteries used Carbon Zinc batteries are not recommended E Alkaline When using Alkaline batteries E NiMH When using NiMH batteries E Lithium When using Lithium batteries Manage Memory F Format Formats the internal memory or the memory card Copies files from the internal memory to the memory card 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 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Operating the camera 51 Playback mode Press gt to switch to Playback mode IMG 0064 JPG 1 25MB 1 200 F2 8 RA m O e If the camera is turned off you can directly switch to Playback mode by p2. Beno GH600 Digital Camera User Manual Downloaded From camera usermanual com gt 2 o o gt P gt PE o a e e i e es e aw 4 gt P O no 2 s gt Ze p o 00050 oo fe AL gt o o D o e 0 0 0 0 o 93 o ee 0000 0 9 IIs D 0 0 0 0 0 0 AAA AEO OTOC 0 00 IIIo qa e 000 8 t Pore ent 0 000 0 0 0 0 00 re Cre SAS 9 090 09 OM Io o 0 0 0 b Pe o o o o ee 0 9 04 0 a lt 0 0 a 000 6 o gt 0 n o 0 09 0 0 0 0 9 APA o 0 00 0 00 e 0 0 0 0 0 0 O 040 e2 me Oe Oe 90990 0 0 0 0 Og 09 7 070 0 0 08 0 0 0 0 00 MG oo 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 090 0 906 0 s 9 9 0 0 0 0 9070 Ce 0 0 6 0 gt o e 0 Co 6 I Ios eo o SN 22090500 i l Pd o e 0 3 oe Sete eon 0 8a 080 010100 99 gb rs e eo qe 0 9 0 0 7 0 79 90 2099 y Pp s gt SA T Aara ao x ee 0 0 0 96 4 11997 920 2 28 LAS ANUAL IO tangles See e SOS 09 SSS SSS O 00 e a ROS 2 99 209 ARI S Meee AS e 097099 A SS SS ee 2 09 ARA E SRA 9 Se SS 09 SOI 20 SS SS gt eet ete 20 200 0 9 00 09 eee eo e 2 25 ag 5 e SSS 2 S AA 3 a dD 2na o 209 RRA ROL gt E O atl A SOS O en A tros 2o 00909 a RS o 9s eo 92006 MX wD eee ee ee ARK JERIA o TATTIRA PI NONN 8 2 Poe ses fs NNN SSS ees PORTS Ve gt ANTENN TIT A g o Mn NAAA a Y TIDL De TP TIN SVes
3. 2 3 4 Press Y or to select the settings 5 Press OK gt MENU to save the setting and exit the menu mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com 46 Operating the camera Setting the Drive Mode This feature allows you to set the self timer settings Description 0 sec 2 sec Automatically takes a picture after 2 or 10 self timer second delay This mode is useful when you want to be part of the picture Double Performs delay and capture twice Performs a 0 second delay then captures the image Performs another 2 second delay then captures the image again 2 Press OK or and then select a desired option 3 Press OK gt MENU Setting the AF Area This feature determines the area on which the camera focuses To set the AF Area Press MENU gt gt AF Area 2 Press OK or and then select Wide or Center 3 Press OK gt MENU Using AF Assist Lamp This feature allows you to add extra light when the lighting is insufficient while capturing images To enable the AF Assist Lamp Press MENU gt ma gt AF Assist Lamp 2 Press OK or and then select EN 3 Press OK gt MENU Downloaded From camera usermanual com Operating the camera 47 Setting Sharpness Saturation and Contrast Adjusts how colors appear in the pictures by setting sharpness saturation and contrast To set sharpness saturation or contrast Press MENU gt aay and then select Sharpness Saturat
4. Press OK to confirm the change and save the image file O You cannot resize images in the size of 3 2 16 9 or VGA or images captured in Panorama mode Startup image Sets the welcome screen when the camera is powering on To select a startup image Press gt to switch to Playback mode 2 Press MENU gt 311 gt Startup Image gt OK or e To use the default startup image select Default e To use a custom image select My Photos and press Y or 3 to select an image e To disable the startup image select Off 3 Press OK DPOF 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 To set up DPOF Press gt to switch to Playback mode 2 Press MENU gt gt DPOF 3 Press 0 Gor CD to select one of the following options e To set the DPOF setting for one image in a time select One Press Y or to select an image e To set the DPOF setting for all images in a time select All e To clear all DPOF settings to initial default select Reset 4 Press 0 or IO to specify the number of copies Press Fn i to decide whether Mee want to turn the date stamp on Downloaded From camera usermanual com Working with comput
5. Super Fine Best image quality with the lowest compression rate File size is the largest Fine Better image quality with medium compression rate File size is medium Normal Good image quality with the highest compression rate File size is the smallest To select an image quality level Press Fn gt Quality 2 Press Y or to select a setting 3 Press OK to confirm setting Downloaded From camera usermanual com Operating the camera 41 Movie size Description Icon Description HD 720p 16 9 1280 x 720 Eg QVGA 320 x 240 D VGA 640 x 480 Web 640 x 480 To select a movie size Press Fn gt Video Format 2 Press Y or to select a setting 3 Press OK to confirm setting Setting EV EV Exposure Value lightens or darkens the entire image Adjust EV when the brightness between the subject and the background is not balanced or when the subject occupies only a small part of the picture To select an EV Press Fn gt EV Compensation 2 Press Y or 3 to select an EV from the EV bar 3 Press OK to confirm setting White Balance Compensates for color temperatures in different lighting conditions so white and other colors can display properly when you capture images Icon MITE Description OB fe Adjusts white balance automatically Daylight Used in bright daylight conditions MS Cloudy Used in twilight or shady conditions Downloaded From camera usermanual com
6. 42 Operating the camera Icon MITE Description Tungsten Used when subjects lit by tungsten incandescent lighting Fluorescent H Adjusts for fluorescent lighting Corrects the green hue of fluorescent lighting Ideal for Fluorescent L indoor photos under fluorescent lighting without a flash Manual Used when you want to manually adjust white balance in a particular lighting condition To select White Balance Press Fn gt White Balance 2 Press Y or to select a white balance option The preview result based on the currently selected white balance is shown on the screen When selecting the manual mode you must first point the camera at a blank sheet of white paper or something similar and press the Shutter button for the camera to detect proper colors 3 Press OK to confirm setting ISO ISO configures the camera s sensitivity to light The higher the ISO value the brighter picture you can take in a low light environment Yet you may see more noise in the picture as you increase the ISO value Icon Description a Automatically sets the ISO value Equivalent to color ISO 100 200 film Used for outdoor photography in bright sunlight Equivalent to color ISO 400 800 1600 3200 6400 film Used it in a low light environment or where the flash light is not e ISO 6400 3200 for resolution of 3M 16 9 VGA under only To select an ISO value Press Fem p m gt ISO Downloaded From camera usermanual c
7. Do not dispose of batteries in fire as they may explode To prevent electric shock do not attempt to disassemble or repair your camera by yourself Some camera models accept non rechargeable batteries When using these batteries do not charge them Otherwise dangers such as explosion and fire may occur e Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Downloaded From camera usermanual com Warranty e Warranty is void if damage or system failure occurred due to outside factors such as collision fire flood dirt sewage earthquake and other force majeure events as well as incorrect usage of electricity or use of non original accessories e It is the sole responsibility of the user if problems such as data loss and system failure occurred due to non factory installed software parts and or non original accessories e Do not change the camera Any changes to the camera invalidate the warranty Taking care of your camera e Always keep the camera in the accompanying leather case or pouch for better protection against splashes dust and collision e The only way of replacing the battery and the memory card is to open the battery card cover Dispose of unwanted batteries and cameras as permitted by the laws in your countries Water may cause a fire or electric shock Therefore store your camera in a dry place If your camera becomes wet wipe it with
8. Set the mode dial to SCN 2 Press MENU and select Fisheye 3 Take a picture The Fisheye effect will be applied to this picture immediately Before After Downloaded From camera usermanual com 38 Operating the camera Pre composition Captures the background first for positioning the final image Ideal for asking others to take your photo Set the mode dial to SCN 2 Press MENU and select Pre composition 3 Press the shutter to capture the background The bottom section of the screen displays the captured background image in a semi transparent region 4 Use the captured background image to frame the composition and press the shutter to capture the final image Web Auction Combines a maximum of 4 shots into one single image on a VGA 640 x 480 size so it can be quickly used in situations such as Internet auctions Each picture can have different color effects Set the mode dial to SCN 2 Press MENU and select Web Auction 3 Press Y or to move to the number of shots you want to take and then press OK Description Takes one picture only Takes two pictures based on the numeric order shown below Li Takes three pictures based on the numeric order shown below La Downloaded From camera usermanual com Operating the camera 39 MITE Description 4 shots Takes four pictures based on the numeric order shown below 4 Press the shutter to take one picture 5 If you are
9. 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 by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Downloaded From camera usermanual com e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
10. e The digital camera is ready to capture images e The digital camera is powering on or is in the power saving mode Status LED Blinking green The digital camera cannot focus e The digital camera is capturing a video clip e The flash is charging or the USB communication transfer is in progress Self timer LED Blinking red The self timer function is activated Downloaded From camera usermanual com Touring the camera 15 O e It is normal for the camera to become warm during operation because the camera casing might 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 The LCD monitor looks darker 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 Multifunctional buttons You can choose camera settings by pressing the 4 way control or OK Left Focus e Scrolls
11. eight shooting modes Mode Description Program The camera automatically configures the appropriate settings so you can capture images with ease You can choose a shutter speed while the aperture value is automatically determined by the lighting condition of the subject See Using Shutter Priority mode on page 29 for details You can choose an aperture value while the shutter speed is automatically determined by the lighting condition of the subject See Using Aperture Priority mode on page 29 for details Manual Lets you set both aperture and shutter speed manually See Using Manual mode on page 29 for details Continuous Lets you capture a series of shots with a single press Shooting of the Shutter button See Using Continuous Shooting mode on page 30 for details Panorama Lets you create a panoramic photo from three shots See Using Panorama mode on page 30 for details Scene Lets you select the desired scene mode that suits Mode your shooting environment See Setting the Scene mode on page 32 for details Downloaded From camera usermanual com Operating the camera 29 No Icon MITE Description A Smart The camera detects the shooting condition and Scene automatically switches to the appropriate scene mode See Using Smart Scene mode on page 32 for details Using Aperture Priority mode Aperture priority is often used when shooting static subjects or emphasizing the depth of field
12. is set the focus frame color will turn from white unfocused to green focused If the focus frame color is red and you press the Shutter button down it might result in a blurred photo Press the Shutter button down fully to capture the image na LO To switch to Movie mode press The video recording automatically starts e While recording use the Zoom lever to zoom in zoom out on the subject Press again to stop video recording e Press 0 to pause resume the video recording 00 To switch to Playback mode press gt In Playback mode you can view captured images or recorded videos e You can press Y or 3 to view other images videos slide the Zoom lever to QT to zoom in on a captured image or slide the Zoom lever to WE side to view 9 thumbnail images on the screen Digital Zoom Optical Zoom Downloaded From camera usermanual com Operating the camera 23 O e During zoom in out there is a separator in the zoom bar between T and W For best image quality it is recommended to use optical zoom only by keeping the magnification within VM and the separator e Flash is automatically turned off in the Movie mode e In Movie mode the camera records both sound and video The recording time is continuous but recording will stop once the memory card space is full e In Movie mode sound is temporarily muted during zoom in out e At any time you can press the Power button to turn off the cam
13. void the user s authority to operate this equipment Safety warning and notice Before operating the camera please make sure that you read and fully understand the content in this section If you ignore and violate all safety warning notices indicated in this section the camera warranty may be void Meanwhile not only the camera but also you and all other people and things around you may be severely damaged injured or even placed in danger of death For your safety e Keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of babies toddlers and children In particular small parts such as memory cards and batteries could be easily dismantled and swallowed by them Use only the original accessories to avoid possible risks to health and property and thus meet all related legal regulations Do not dismantle the camera under any circumstances When using the flash do not go too close to human eyes particularly for babies toddlers and children or animal eyes Otherwise when the flash fires the light may cause damage to human eyes or irritate animals Batteries could explode for instance All batteries can cause property damage injury or burns if a conductive material such as jewelry keys or beaded chains touch exposed terminals The material may complete an electrical circuit and become quite hot Exercise care in handling any batteries particularly when placing it inside your pocket purse or other container with metal objects
14. 5 W 94 5 T mm F 3 1 W 5 8 T f 25 mm 525 mm 35 mm equivalent Focus Range Normal W 50 cm Infinity T 500 cm Infinity Macro W 2 cm Infinity T 60 cm Infinity Super Macro 1 cm M Infinity 3 0 LCD 460k pixels Image Resolution 16M 3 2 8M 5M 3M 16 9 VGA Movie Mode HD 720p 1280 x 720 VGA 640 x 480 QVGA 320 x 240 Web 640 x 480 30 fps Continuous recording with sound Shutter Speed Auto 1 2000 1 sec Manual mode 1 2000 15 sec Fireworks 2 sec Night Scene 1 2000 15 sec White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent H Fluorescent L Manual Co 0 3EV step Auto 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 3M or lower 6400 3M or lower Flash Auto Flash Auto Anti Red eye Forced On Slow Sync Forced Off Off 10 sec 2 sec Double Power Source CIPA approximately 330 based on bundled AA Alkaline batteries 500 based on NiMH batteries 850 based on Lithium batteries Storage Type Built in approx 108MB 5 SD up to 4GB SDHC up to 32GB SDXC gt 32GB File Format Still Image JPEG EXIF 2 3 compatible DCF compatible Support DPOF Video MJPEG 66 Specifications Dimensions Weight Interface Accessories 112 5 x 75 9 x 63 4 mm 355g w o batteries amp SD card Digital output USB 2 0 compatible Audio Video output NTSC PAL PictBridge compatible USB Cable Software amp User Manual CD Qui
15. Click this icon to access the files in your camera num e When connecting the camera to a computer it is necessary to install a battery into the camera e When connecting the camera to a computer please use the original accessory of the USB cable to avoid possible system conflicts and damage to the camera Connecting the camera to an AV system You can play files in your camera from an AV system such as TV or projector To connect the camera to an AV system Open the USB AV port cover 2 Connect the end of the smaller plug of an AV cable to the camera 3 Connect the yellow video plug and the white audio plug of the AV cable to a video input jack and an audio input jack left channel on your AV system Turn on the AV system and then switch to the AV source connecting to the camera Turn on the camera Follow the on screen instructions to operate the camera via the TV or projector screen R Printing images In addition to printing images by connecting the camera to a printer via a computer or bringing the memory card if available to a photo processing center you can choose to print using PictBridge Printing with PictBridge You can directly print images by connecting your camera to a PictBridge compatible printer without using a computer To print images from a PictBridge compatible printer Open the USB AV port cover 2 Connect the end of the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera 3
16. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your printer Downloaded From camera usermanual com Working with computer and AV system 61 4 Turn on the printer Wait for a while until it finishes starting up and is ready to print 5 Turn on the camera Select Printer and wait for the connection 7 Select one of the following options m e To print one image at a time select Print Select and press Y or 3 to select an image e To print all images at a time select Print All e To print all images shown by thumbnails at a time select Print Index 8 Press OK e The above procedure may vary depending on the printer type you are using O e If you connect the camera to your printer while the printer is still starting up the camera will be automatically turned off e Failure to follow the above procedure will make the camera show an error message Please disconnect the camera and the camera will be automatically turned off Downloaded From camera usermanual com 62 Troubleshooting and service information Troubleshooting and service information If your camera cannot operate normally see the frequently encountered problems and solutions listed below If the problem persists contact your nearest service center or technical support Problem Solution The camera There is no battery or the Insert the batteries correctly cannot power batteries are not inserted up correctly The batte
17. In general use a smaller aperture if a greater depth of field is needed To adjust aperture value Set the mode dial to Ay 2 Press OK 3 Press 0 or IOI to adjust the aperture value 4 Press OK to confirm setting Using Shutter Priority mode Shutter priority is often used when shooting moving subjects In general use a shorter shutter speed to catch a fast moving object To adjust shutter speed in Shutter Priority l Set the mode dial to Tv 2 Press OK 3 Press Y or z to adjust the shutter speed 4 Press OK to confirm setting Using Manual mode You can choose the aperture value and shutter speed in Manual mode To adjust values in Manual mode Set the mode dial to M 2 Press OK 3 Adjust the settings e Press 0 G or IO to adjust the aperture value e Press Y or to adjust the shutter speed Press OK to confirm setting Downloaded From camera usermanual com 30 Operating the camera Using Continuous Shooting mode In this mode you can take consecutive shots Description Continuously takes pictures as long as you keep pressing the Shutter button The flash is always off in this mode Speedy Burst Press and release the Shutter button When the photo size you select is VGA Speedy Burst will shoot continuously at the speed of 30 shots per second This will stop after second or when the memory card is full AEB Auto Automatically takes 3 pictures with slightly Exposure diff
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19. Please select the correct battery type before use see Battery Type on page 50 for details e High capacity such as 2500 mAh rechargeable batteries are recommended e Carbon zinc batteries are not recommended e The AA batteries that came with the camera are not rechargeable e Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types e Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer Choose a reliable brand Downloaded From camera usermanual com Touring the camera 19 Installing an SD card The camera comes with internal memory for storing captured images video clips or audio files You can also add an SD card to store more files To install an SD card Push the button up and then slide the battery card cover to the right to release and open it 2 Insert an SD card in the correct direction 3 Close the battery card cover and then slide it to the left to lock it in place To remove an SD card Push the button up and then slide the battery card cover to the right to release and open it Lightly press the edge of the memory card to eject Close the battery card cover and then slide it to the left to lock it in place wr O Before initial use of an SD card please format the card first by pressing MENU gt 3 6 gt Manage Memory gt OK z gt BA Format gt OK gt Yes Downloaded From camera usermanual com 20 Touring the camer
20. Press gt to switch to Playback mode 2 Press Y or to select the image you want to add an effect to 3 Press MENU gt gt Photo Effect gt OK or 4 Press Y or 3 to select the effect Downloaded From camera usermanual com Operating the camera 57 5 Press OK to confirm the change and save the image file Photo Effect gr r SS You cannot use this function on images captured in Panorama mode Trimming Crops part of an image file reduces the image size and overwrites the image file or saves it as another new file To trim an image Press P to switch to Playback mode Press Y or to select the image you want to trim Press MENU gt fc gt Trim gt OK or g Use the Zoom lever to select the target image size 8M 5M 3M VGA to which you want to reduce Press 0 IOI Y or to locate the area to trim Press OK to confirm the change and save the image file RW N Nw You cannot trim images in the size of 3 2 16 9 or VGA or images captured in Panorama mode Resizing Changes an image file to a smaller size and overwrites the image file or saves it as another new file To resize an image Press P gt to switch to Playback mode 2 Press Y or to select the image you want to resize Dow dio PESSS MENU EZ Resize 2 0K or 58 Operating the camera 4 Press 0 or O to select the target image size to which you want to reduce Un
21. a Turning the Power On and Off Before turning on the camera be sure to remove the lens cover Otherwise the lens will not be extended and the camera will beep three times There are two ways to turn on the camera e Press the Power button The zoom lens extends and the camera is turned on in Record mode e Press and hold gt The camera is turned on in Playback mode and the lens is not extended Opening the Flash You need to manually open the flash before switching the flash mode To open the flash Use hands to lift the flash to open it To close the flash Push down the flash to close it When the flash is closed flash mode is automatically set to flash off Downloaded From camera usermanual com Initial setting 21 Initial setting You will be prompted to set up the language and the date and time when the camera is turned on for the first time Setting language Selects the language version shown on the screen To select a language Press MENU gt 3 Step is needed only after the initial setting is complete Espa ol 2 Press 0 or IOI to locate SPADE dth Deutsch a gt 53 Language 585 45 and then press OK or FR ae z Italiano Romana 3 Press Y 0 G or JOE to locate E OK LEN Back the language you want 4 Press OK to set the language Setting date and time When using the camera for the first time or when the battery has b
22. a dry cloth as soon as possible Salt or seawater may cause severe camera damage Do not drop knock or shake the camera A rude behavior of using the camera may damage the intennal electronic circuit board deform the lens shape or make the lens unretractable Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the camera Finger grease may be left on the camera lens and will result in unclear images or videos To avoid this problem be sure to clean the camera lens before taking pictures or recording videos You should also clean the camera lens on a regular basis If the lens is dirty use a lens brush or soft cloth to clean the lens Do not touch the lens with your fingers If a foreign substance or water gets in your camera please turn the power off immediately and disconnect the batteries Next remove the foreign substance or water and send it to the maintenance center Whenever there is data in the internal memory or the external memory card you should make a backup copy to a computer or disc So you can have a backup solution if data loss occurs e If the lens cannot retract into the camera please replace the batteries first usually this is because of drained batteries Then the lens should retract automatically If the lens still cannot retract please contact your dealer Downloaded From camera usermanual com e Under no circumstances should you push the lens back manually as this may dama
23. ake the third shot pan the camera to the direction of the guidance arrow Once the screen icon overlaps the green block the camera will automatically take the third shot MENU Or pie Done The camera captures the shot when Panoramic picture preview the screen icon overlaps the block Using Smart Scene mode Automatically selects the best scene mode from Portrait cs Landscape es Sunset EN Backlight a Backlight Portrait a Night Portrait En Night Scene ca Snow ES Text cs and Foliage ES and Macro cs l 2 3 Set the mode dial to Ka Press the Shutter button halfway to set automatic focus The selected shooting mode is displayed in the top left corner of the screen Press the Shutter button to capture an image Setting the Scene mode Select one of the following scene modes to fit your shooting condition Mode Description Smile Catch Automatically takes a shot when a smile is detected Pre Captures the background first so the helper composition can use it to take the final shot Operating the camera 33 Mode Description HDR Increases the dynamic range and enhances the details of dark areas Fisheye Simulates a fisheye lens effect and creates a distorted hemisphere like image Beauty Enhances the tone of skin so that the facial Enhancer skin appears smooth y Portrait Makes the subject usually a person stand out with smooth and natural looking skin tones Self Portrait Takes a self portrait w
24. battery power is low the Stabilizer will be turned off automatically Battery status Icon Description Battery power remains adequate Battery power is low Battery power is very low You should replace the battery ASAP Downloaded From camera usermanual com Operating the camera 49 Other settings Press MENU gt 3 e and then select an option Icon MITE Description Sounds Startup Sets a type of the startup sound Shutter Sets the shutter sound on and off Operation Sets the button excluding shutter sound on and off Beep Volume Adjusts the volume of the shutter sound startup sound operation sound and playback sound Power Saving 1 min For power conservation the camera automatically enters the standby mode 3 min after it has been idle for a period of time Press any key to resume 5 min LCD Saving For power conservation the LCD screen is automatically dimmed after the camera has been idle for 20 seconds Press any key to resume The LCD screen remains bright when the camera is idle Sets the date and time Select a language for display menus and other information File Numbering iz Series Stores the most recently used file number regardless of deleted files or a change of memory card This is useful for avoiding the file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer rs Reset Resets file numbering each time the memory card is changed Ho oH Q
25. ck Guide Lens Cover Lens Strap Neck Strap Non rechargeable AA Batteries Pouch optional Available accessories depend on the actual items shipped and may vary from the list above All information designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice Downloaded From camera usermanual com
26. clockwise at a time For each rotation the image file in the new orientation is automatically saved Viewing multiple files at a time Shows up to 9 files at a time on the screen To view multiple files Press gt to switch to Playback mode 2 Slide the Zoom lever to WE In this mode maximum 9 files shown in thumbnails are displayed on the screen Press 0 IOI Y or to select a file and then press OK or MENU to view it in its normal viewing size Downloaded From camera usermanual com Operating the camera 53 3 Slide the Zoom lever to WH In this mode all files are arranged by dates Press 0 IOI i Y or 4 to select a file and then press OK or MENU to view it in its normal viewing size If there are more than 9 thumbnails you can press repeatedly until the scroll bar is highlighted Then you can press to move to the previous 9 thumbnails or IO to move to the next 9 thumbnails To cancel highlighting the scroll bar just press Y Playing back video clips View recorded video clips in the playback mode To view a video clip Press gt to switch to Playback mode 2 Press Y or to select the video clip you want to view 3 Press OK to start playing the video clip Press CO to stop the video clip or press 0 to pause it Press 0 again to resume e During video playback press to fast forward or press Y to rewind e While pausing vid
27. denly depleted and caused the lens fail to retract please carefully protect the lens to avoid collision and insert batteries with full power ASAP To avoid accidental falling please attach the neck strap to the camera and always put the camera around your neck When the camera is not in use always turn the power off Plus before storing the camera in its case make sure the lens has retracted successfully and you put the lens cover back If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time please remove the batteries from the camera and store the batteries carefully Keep your camera away from sharp objects and avoid collision When the camera is not in use please place it in the pouch and a steady place Plus always keep your camera away from pressure to avoid possible damage Downloaded From camera usermanual com Table of Contents Touring the camera ooo Checking the package contents ccssssscecsesscecsesssscecessesecsceceesscsceseececsscessessees Camera conos Front and bottom VIEWS ie at PRS AN UW noi rl Multifunctional DUCE ONS sica Preparing the camera for use csscssssssscesscsessssssssscessscsesscssssceesacenseesees Attaching the Strap surta Installing the batteries cin installing am SO card pusistes ecos Turning the Power On and Off sssesesseesesseesssesssseseesesseseseesrorssesnesesseseeseseseesessesee Opening the Fases Initial setting e eeeesesooseseeesesesese
28. e The flash fires automatically based on the photographic conditions Z Force On The flash always fires regardless of the surrounding lighting conditions Select this mode when capturing images with high contrast backlighting and deep shadows Sa Slow Sync Fires the flash immediately at the beginning of exposure with a longer shutter speed so balanced ambient lighting of the foreground subject and background scene can be reached in a low light environment Force Off The flash does not fire Select this mode when flash photography is prohibited or when the distance to the subject is beyond the effective range of the flash Downloaded From camera usermanual com 26 Operating the camera To select a flash mode Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode See Selecting the Shooting Mode on page 28 for details Open the flash See Opening the Flash on page 20 for details ma Press repeatedly until your desired flash mode is displayed on the LCD UJ monitor O e The flash mode is not available in Continuous Shooting and Panorama modes e The flash mode will remain at Flash Off if the flash does not open e When the flash is closed flash mode is automatically set to flash off Face Tracking Focuses on the position of faces max 10 faces simultaneously While using the Face Tracking function point the camera to where the people your subjects are located Focus frames of Face Tracking wi
29. een removed from the camera for a long time you need to set the date and time The date and time is recorded when a video or image is captured To set date and time Press MENU gt ae Step is needed only after the initial setting is complete 2 Press 010 or IOI to locate Date 2011 RAY 12 35 Time and then press OK or YY MM DD 3 Press 01 or IOI to select date time Enter Back and date format Press Y or 3 to move to another column as needed 4 Press OK to set the date and time Downloaded From camera usermanual com 22 Operating the camera Operating the camera The procedure below is a general guideline for basic operation It is particularly useful if you are new to the camera Press the Power button to turn the power on Be sure that you have removed the lens cover before turning on the camera 2 Set the mode dial to P or other desired shooting mode See Selecting the Shooting Mode on page 28 for details O Remember to follow the on screen display or slide the Zoom lever to QT for instructions wherever available Next press the corresponding buttons to access and set more options At any time you can cancel the current operation by pressing MENU to return to your previous step UJ If you need to use the flash for shooting open the flash Use the Zoom lever to zoom in zoom out on the subject Press the Shutter button halfway to set automatic focus e Once the focus
30. eo playback you can press the shutter to capture the video frame as a still image in the VGA format e While pausing video playback you can view the video frame by frame Press to fast forward one frame or press Y to rewind one frame Press and hold 3 to fast forward frame by frame continuously or press and hold Y to rewind frame by frame continuously Adjusting the playback volume Increase or decrease the volume of video clips audio clips or voice memos To adjust the playback volume Press P to switch to Playback mode 2 Press Y or to select a video clip audio clip or voice memo that you want to play Downloaded From camera usermanual com 54 Operating the camera 3 Adjust the volume e To increase the volume slide the Zoom lever to QT e To decrease the volume slide the Zoom lever to WH The volume can be set during playback but not during rewind fast forward or pause Slideshow Sets the time interval for presenting a series of captured image and video files first frame only To play a slideshow Press gt to switch to Playback mode 2 Press MENU gt gt Slideshow gt OK or 3 3 Change the slideshow settings e Use the four way control to set one of the following slideshow effects H Applies a transition effect from left to right A Applies a transition effect from upper left side to lower right side E Applies a horizontal transition effect El Ap
31. er and AV system 59 6 Press OK Radial Blur Applies a rotating motion effect to give a feel of speed To apply a Radial Blur effect Press gt to switch to Playback mode 2 Press MENU gt gt Radial Blur gt OK or 3 Press 0 G or CED to select a degree of Radial Blur 4 Press OK to confirm the change and save the image file You cannot use this function on images captured in Panorama mode Working with computer and AV system Bundled software The camera offers the following programs on a CD ArcSoft Combines photo editing with creative enhancement and Photolmpression 5 sharing tools that maximize your digital media experience ArcSoft Creates multimedia presentations by combining photos Videolmpression 2 and video clips with audio text and scene transitions To install these programs see the information supplied with the CD Connecting the camera to a computer You can connect the camera to a PC or notebook to transfer view print or edit files To connect the camera to a computer Open the USB AV port cover 2 Connect the end of the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera 3 Turn on the camera Downloaded From camera usermanual com 60 Working with computer and AV system A Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer Select Computer and wait for the connection A Removable Disk icon appears in My Computer
32. era In Capture or Playback mode press to decide what information to show on the screen Downloaded From camera usermanual com 24 Operating the camera Capture mode 23 4 5 6 7 I5 4 I3 1211 109 Item Description Page reference 1 emen O oO 5 Number stos able Oe mes o e freme w ICONOS o Wee Babes a meca o o Ca Higa o e 16 camera stake warning o Downloaded From camera usermanual com Operating the camera 25 e In Capture mode press to toggle among the 4 display modes standard complete none and rule of thirds e Use the rule of thirds display mode to improve your composition by placing subjects on at least one of the intersections of these 4 imaginary lines e While the shutter is pressed down halfway the AF area color changes to green camera shake warning appears only if the camera itself detects possible shaking aperture shutter speed and ISO setting are also shown on the screen Flash mode The flash offers additional light source usually used in a low light environment You can capture an image using one of the following flash modes Mode Description Sa Auto Flash The flash fires automatically based on the photographic conditions D Auto Anti Red Reduces the red eye phenomenon when capturing natural looking images of people and animals in low light conditions Be sure to ask the subject to look at the camera lens or get as close to the camera as possibl
33. erent settings in the shutter speed or the Bracketing aperture value To select a continuous mode Set the mode dial to D of 2 Press 0 C to enter the select mode Speedy Burst a 3 Press Y or to select a desired option rT AEB 4 Press OK to confirm Using Panorama mode Creates a panoramic photo from multiple shots Two to three shots are stitched into one single and seamless large picture For optimized performance the image resolution is automatically set at IM 1024 x 768 when this mode is selected Set the mode dial to 2 Press 0 G to select how shots will be stitched Downloaded From camera usermanual com Operating the camera 31 3 Press the Shutter button to capture the first shot Bs Tor ERS 0008 Mode Description ea Left to Right The direction of the succeeding shots will be to the right of the first shot Right to Left The direction of the succeeding shots will be to the left of the first shot 4 A guidance bar appears on top of the screen The screen icon fm indicates the location of the current screen Pan the camera following the guidance arrow es bar 5 Once the screen icon fm overlaps the green block the camera will automatically take the second shot If you will only stitch two shots press OK to complete the panoramic picture Otherwise proceed to the next step Downloaded From camera usermanual com 32 Operating the camera 6 To t
34. es by emphasizing their saturation and sharpness Soft Flowing Uses a low shutter speed for motion blur Water Please keep the camera steady or use a tripod while using this mode Sunset Captures the warmth and atmosphere n represented by hue of sunrise or sunset Snow Used under a very bright light environment such as snow scenes Building Enhances lines amp contracts to highlight the sense of the three dimensions 3D for a building Web Auction Reduces the file size for faster internet upload ae Text Improves clarity amp contrast when taking a SS close up picture of documents Downloaded From camera usermanual com 36 Operating the camera Description Voice Rec Captures background sound only no images Voice or videos When listening to the captured Recording audio file later you can see a unique icon that appears on the screen and indicates that this is an audio file To select a scene mode Set the mode dial to SCN 2 Press MENU The last selected scene mode is highlighted on the menu option Night Scene Fireworks 3 Press L or CJ to select the Landscape Foliage desired scene mode g ES SETI MENU Dor NT Baie When you are selecting from different scene modes slide the Zoom lever to QT for detailed explanation of each scene mode Slide the Zoom lever to WE to close the scene mode description when you are done 4 Press OK to confirm se
35. eseseeesesesssesessssoresesesesesesessesssesesesrsessesesesereseseses Seting language AA Setting date and TME meiosis E noa ea aE Operating the camera cscsccssssssssssssessscersssesessersssenssseassssacsssassrsasersscersscens Capture mode essssscssessscesssceesscsossseossceossssosssensesescessaceassceasceasscensscensscees Asides OE Pace Trac IE Seenen ar A E E E E ppet FOCUS MOS e en ares reer ee ae Tenner ae eee ree eae Selecting the Shooting Mode ise sestsecsesdsnsceacecaectobosteaeredsasssancteneeasiaeendzassbenteesetaaees Using Aperture Priority Mode rra ouamaisiannnnimManmnaeuek Ising Shutter Priority MOS omar Usine Manual NCO orisiirisii ia Using Continuous Shooting MOTE surcar t sica Using Panorama mode suas Using Smart Scene MOTE rinitis Serting THE SCENE Mode aii Smile Cat lis Blink Detector essessssessssseseseseseseseseseseoserssosesesesesesesesesesessesssosesesesesesssesesssssrssosesesoses LOVE Rortralt serna E E E A EE a E AEE TEE EN AA TT AE E E FrE SCOMPOSIION aii Aaa o y EA e ae ese terre E serin met Aer a rer Using the Function MenU vean IMAZ rito mass GUAY nr iii MOVIS SIZE soii Downloaded From camera usermanual com A EN ccc cast cece tects ste encase E ae crear as ane cao aecuaseeeeupestactatavececeetadas ea ertens 4l VY nite Bala CS pais 4 E E ENII A E AR cera E A AIEN EA EA AE A A ete T T 42 Metering rada eo 43 Enoce Mode praia 43 RECO ME VIAEOS suecia 45 Using the Capture
36. g the camera Installing the batteries Use only the specified batteries for the camera and always turn off the camera before removing the batteries To install the batteries Push the button up and then slide the battery card cover to the right to release and open it 2 Insert the batteries in the correct direction by matching the label on the battery slot 3 Close the battery card cover and then slide it to the left to lock it in place Downloaded From camera usermanual com 18 Touring the camera To remove the batteries Push the button up and then slide the battery card cover to the right to release and open it Remove the batteries Close the battery card cover and then slide it to the left to lock it in place A e Turn off the camera before removing the batteries O e Use only the specified battery type Using other types of batteries may damage the camera and invalidate the warranty e Ensure that the batteries are inserted into the product with correct polarity Incorrect polarity may damage the camera or cause fire e Download all pictures and remove the batteries from the camera if you are going to store the camera for a long time e The batteries may be warm after being used This is normal and not a malfunction e When using the camera in a cold environment keep the camera and its batteries warm by holding it inside your jacket or another warm protective environment e
37. ge several times but the quality may gradually deteriorate Press gt to switch to Playback mode Press Y or to select the image you want to apply Red eye Removal Press MENU gt gt Red eye Removal gt OK or Press OK to confirm the change and save the image file a a You cannot use this function on images captured in Panorama mode Voice memo Inserts a voice annotation to an image file To record a voice memo Press P to switch to Playback mode 2 Press Y or to select the image you want to add a voice memo 3 Press MENU gt gt Voice Memo gt OK or 4 Select Start gt OK to start your voice recording 5 Select Stop gt OK to stop recording To play back a voice memo Press OK to play the voice memo Downloaded From camera usermanual com 56 Operating the camera 2 Press 0 to pause the playback 3 Press 0 G to resume the playback 4 Press MENU to exit playback Photo Effect You can add special effects to your images Icon MITE Description MS No effect is added to the image Sepia Recorded image will be stored in a sepia tone B W Convert image to black amp white Negative Colors become the opposite of what they were in the original image OB Mme Applies a mosaic tile effect to the image MES Vivid Red The image becomes reddish The image becomes greenish Vivid Blue The image becomes bluish To add a special effect to an image
38. ge the camera e All original accessories are designed only for use with this camera model you purchased Do not use these accessories with other camera models or cameras of other brands to avoid unpredictable danger or damage e Before initial use of a memory card always use the camera to format the card first e Remember to slide the write protect tab if available to the unlock position Otherwise all data if any on the memory card is protected and the card cannot be edited or formatted Operating environment e Do not use or store your camera in the environments listed below e Direct sunlight e Dusty places e Next to an air conditioner electric heater or other heat sources e Ina closed car that is in direct sunlight e Unstable locations e Do not use your camera outdoors when it is raining or snowing e Do not use your camera in or near water e The camera operating temperature is between 0 and 40 degrees Celsius It is normal for the operating time to be shortened when the temperature is low e Storage at too high or low temperatures will also result in a gradual capacity loss As a result the operating time of your camera may be considerably reduced e It is normal for the camera to become warm during operation because the camera casing might conduct heat Downloaded From camera usermanual com Do not hold the camera by excessive force Plus be sure to protect the camera from strong impacts If the batteries sud
39. image becomes bluish After when Color Accent Green After when Color Accent Blue is is applied applied Downloaded From camera usermanual com Operating the camera 45 To select an effect Press Fn gt Effect 2 Press Y or to select a color mode option 3 Press OK to confirm setting Recording Videos You can record video with this camera Set the movie size before you start recording a video See Movie size on page 41 for details To record the video clip Press Q to start recording 2 Use the Zoom lever to zoom in out on the subject 3 Press 0 G to pause the recording Press 0 again to resume 4 Press Q to stop the recording O e Video recording will automatically stop when the video file size reaches 4 GB e Video recording at HD 720p 16 9 1280 x 720 will automatically stop when the video file size reaches 4 GB or the total recording time is near 29 minutes e Recording a video at HD 720p 16 9 1280 x 720 requires a Class 6 or above SDHC card e Videos captured in Web mode are stored under the XXXUTUBE directory XXX are numbers with the file size limited to GB or 10 minutes per video file video recording will automatically stop Using the Capture Menu Press MENU to access the Capture Menu In this menu you can change the drive mode and set up other capture settings Press MENU gt a Press 0 or IOI to select a menu item Press OK or 3 to enter the submenu
40. ion or Contrast 2 Press OK or and then select High Normal or Low 3 Press OK gt MENU Digital Zoom The digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the image using a software process Mode Description Wise Zoom Reduces the image size and thus increases the effective zoom length without sacrificing image quality Digital Zoom Turns on the digital zoom feature B Off Turns off the digital zoom feature To select a digital zoom Press MENU gt ma gt Digital Zoom 2 Press OK or and then select a digital zoom type or fi 3 Press OK gt MENU Date Stamp Imprints the date when a picture was taken on the picture itself To set the date stamp Press MENU gt gt Date Stamp 2 Press OK or 3 and then select Date Date amp Time or OFF 3 Press OK gt MENU Instant Review This feature displays the still image that just recorded for second Downloaded From camera usermanual com 48 Operating the camera To set the Instant Review Press MENU gt gt Instant Review 2 Press OK or and then select EN or OFF 3 Press OK gt MENU During instant review half press the shutter to return to the capture mode Stabilizer Reduces blur caused by camera vibration and thus improves image quality and clearness To set the Stabilizer Press MENU gt e gt O 1 S 2 Press OK or and then select EN or OFF 3 Press OK gt MENU O When the
41. ith at least one face in a confined area Love Portrait Takes a self portrait with at least two faces in a confined area Blink Detector Warns of eye blinks if detected and lets you decide whether to save the image file Night Portrait Shoots night scenes and portraits clearly Please keep the camera steady or use a tripod while using this mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com 34 Operating the camera Description Increases sensitivity and emphasizes children s skin tones Uses a high shutter speed to capture objects in motion Captures food by enhancing color brightness and giving more vivid colors Captures the party atmosphere usually under indoor light source Candle Light Makes a picture look warm and thus captures the mood under candle light source Flash is always off Back Light Increases exposure by turning on the flash y when light illuminates the subject from behind Night Scene Captures photos in a low light environment such as in the evening or at night Fireworks Adds exposure time to shoot firework trails Please keep the camera steady or use a tripod while using this mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com Operating the camera 35 Mode Description Landscape Captures a scene in the distance with the focus area set to infinity and a lower aperture value The maximum depth of view can also be achieved Foliage Takes a clear and vivid picture of flowers or plant leav
42. left in menus e Toggles between different focus modes 2 Up Face Tracking e Scrolls up in menus e Turns on off Face Tracking See Face Tracking on page 26 for details e Rotates an image See Rotating an image on page 52 for details 3 Right Flash e Scrolls right in menus e Selects a flash mode 4 Down Display e Scrolls down in menus e Toggles between different display modes 5 OK Confirms a chosen setting Downloaded From camera usermanual com 16 Touring the camera Preparing the camera for use This section will guide you on how to prepare the camera before its initial use Attaching the strap To attach the lens and neck straps to your camera do the following Insert one end of the neck strap through the strap eyelet S AS YD 2 2 Route it through the buckle as the inner loop D YA 7 gt A 3 Route the other end of the neck strap to the other strap buckle to secure it Follow the above steps to attach the other side of the neck strap 4 Insert one end of the lens strap through the strap eyelet Make a loop to secure it 5 Attach the other end of the lens strap on the lens cover Downloaded From camera usermanual com Touring the camera 17 6 Once complete make sure the straps are tight O e Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous Refrain children from playing with the strap e Remove the lens cover before usin
43. ll automatically detect faces maximum 10 and show on the LCD screen To enable face tracking Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode See Selecting the Shooting Mode on page 28 for details 2 To enable this function press 0 G A icon appears on the LCD monitor e To disable face tracking function press 1 again e This function is not available on most of capture modes The camera will automatically determine the availability of this function e Due to environmental factors such as lighting the number of detected faces might be different from that of the actual faces e To achieve the best result ask your subjects not to turn their faces partially away from the lens Downloaded From camera usermanual com Operating the camera 27 Focus mode Icon MITE Description E Adjusts focus automatically Macro Used when capturing images at a close distance Super Macro Used when capturing images at a very close distance R Pan Focus Used when you want to capture the subjects in a certain focus range oN Infinity Used when capturing images at long distance To select the focus mode Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode See Selecting the Shooting Mode on page 28 for details 2 Press Y repeatedly to toggle between Auto focus and focus modes Downloaded From camera usermanual com 28 Operating the camera Selecting the Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select one of the
44. nQ ecoFACTS BenQ has been dedicated to the design and development of greener product as part of its aspiration to realize the ideal of the Bringing Enjoyment N Quality to Life corporate vision with the ultimate goal to achieve a low carbon society Besides meeting international regulatory requirement and standards pertaining to environmental management BenQ has spared no efforts in pushing our initiatives further to incorporate life cycle design in the aspects of material selection manufacturing packaging transportation using and disposal of the products BenQ ecoFACTS label lists key eco friendly design highlights of each product hoping to ensure that consumers make informed green choices at purchase Check out BenQ s CSR Website at http csr BenQ com for more details on BenQ s environmental commitments and achievements N FACTS AN csrBenQ com Arsenic free optical glass BFR PVC free casing plastics Eco friendly ink printing in packaging box TAC PIN AR CPE A Fi BFR S Ba SZ PVC If Gr A Hs El inl Be FR ABC AIRS BBR Sh ax FRR CRE A Pall BFR 28 Ba SZ PVC Fe tr as ll Downloaded From camera usermanual com WEEE directive Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and or Battery 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 WEEE equipment and or bat
45. om Operating the camera 43 2 Press Y or z to select an ISO Value 3 Press OK to confirm setting Metering Icon MITE Description Matrix Detects the exposure based on multiple points in the subject area Cen Weight Detects the exposure of the entire shooting screen but gives more importance to the values near the center Spot Detects the exposure based on the center spot in the subject area To select a metering option Press Fn gt Metering 2 Press Y or to select a metering option 3 Press OK to confirm setting Effect Mode Adds color filter effects to the image or video you want to capture Icon MITE Description LOMO Creates a lomo like effect by adding over saturated colors dark corners and so on Vivid Adds an effect with very clear and bright color tones Sepia Adds an effect with dark reddish brown color tones so the image or video looks as if it is old Color Accent Highlights the subjects by keeping the red Red color domain of an image only while making other regions black and white Downloaded From camera usermanual com 44 Operating the camera Description Highlights the subjects by keeping the green color domain of an image only while making other regions black and white Highlights the subjects by keeping the blue color domain of an image only while making other regions black and white The image becomes reddish The image becomes greenish Vivid Blue The
46. ot pressed all the way down The internal memory or memory card does not have any free space The flash is recharging The camera does not recognize the memory card Solution Get closer to the subject and Reset exposure compensation Remove the write protection Insert a new memory card 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 Replace the batteries Replace the batteries Switch to Capture mode Press the Shutter button all the way down Load a new card or delete unwanted files Wait until the flash mode icon indicated on the screen stops flashing Format the memory card before the initial use or before using with another camera 64 Troubleshooting and service information Problem Solution cannot print The camera is connected to Connect the camera to the images with the printer when the printer turn on the camera and PictBridge camera is powered off then select Printer compliant printers Technical support For technical assistance free driver updates product information and news releases visit the following web site http www BenQ com Downloaded From camera usermanual com Specifications 65 Specifications Sony 16 Mega Pixels 1 2 3 inch CCD Zoom Optical 21X Digital Up to 5X Preview Up to 12X Playback Lens f 4
47. plies a vertical transition effect E Applies a horizontal transition effect by intersecting an image e You can set the interval between 1 3 5 10 seconds Select whether you want to repeat the slideshow Select Start and press OK to play the slideshow nn A If you want to pause it at any time press OK Press OK again to resume playback To stop the slideshow press MENU Deleting files Removes selected or all files To delete files Press gt to switch to Playback mode 2 Press MENU gt 8 gt Delete gt OK or 3 Select whether to delete this selected file voice memo only other selected file or all files and then press OK Downloaded From camera usermanual com Operating the camera 55 Protecting files Prevents selected files from accidental removal To protect files Press P to switch to Playback mode 2 Press MENU gt gt Protect gt OK or 3 3 Select whether to protect this selected file other selected file or all files and then press OK You will then see the icon indicating the file is protected O You can remove the protection anytime by following the same procedure as shown above Note that in Step 2 the on screen instruction will ask you how you want to remove the protection Red eye Removal The Red Eye Correction function is used to reduce red eye in captured images This function is only available for still images Red eye correction can be applied to an ima
48. ressing and holding gt e While pausing video playback you can press the Shutter button to capture the video frame as a still image in the VGA format Item Description Page reference as Indicates that the camera is in Playback mode PE Indicates that the file is protected and cannot be deleted 3 Indicates this file has a voice memo or the file is an audio file xs Indicates the file is marked for printing NS Displays the shooting parameters when you took the picture or playback controls Press IO to toggle between different displayed information 6 Date and time when the file was created NS Tri mps OS NECIO Downloaded From camera usermanual com 52 Operating the camera Item Description Page reference NN File name file size shutter speed and aperture value NS Options for playback and editing When the camera is in Playback mode press Y or pz to view the next previous recorded files You can also select any of the following options Enlarging an image Magnifies an image so more details can be seen To enlarge an image Press gt to switch to Playback mode 2 Press Y or to select the image you want to enlarge 3 Use the Zoom lever to zoom in out on the image 4 Press 0 G IO A Y or 4 to move to the area you want to see 5 Press MENU to return to the normal viewing size Rotating an image You can press 0 to change the orientation of an image at 90 degrees
49. ries have no Replace the batteries power The battery The external temperature is power is extremely low draining quickly Many shots are being captured in dark places requiring a flash The batteries or The camera or flash was camera is warm used continuously over a long period of time The LCD The lens cover is on Remove the lens cover screen is black No image is The lens cover is on Remove the lens cover displayed on the screen and the camera beeped three times cannot adjust The flash is closed Open the flash the flash mode The flash does The camera flash is turned Set the flash to Auto Flash not fire The light source is sufficient Downloaded From camera usermanual com Problem Even though the flash fired the image is dark The image is too bright or too dark cannot format a memory card cannot download images from the camera to my computer The camera does not shoot even when pressing the Shutter button Troubleshooting and service information 63 The distance to the subject is greater than the flash s effective range The exposure is excessive or inadequate The memory card is write protected End of the memory card life The free space on the hard disk of your computer is insufficient There is no power being supplied to the camera The batteries are running low The camera is not in Capture mode The Shutter button was n
50. roubleshooting and service information Fechnical SUPPONE spin PESIN o y a o A Downloaded From camera usermanual com 12 Touring the camera Touring the camera Checking the package contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items Quick Guide Digital camera USB cable AA battery x 4 Neck strap Software amp User Manual CD Pouch optional Lens cover Lens strap e All pictures screen captures and icons used in this manual are for illustration O only Actual and available products accessories as well as their appearance may vary depending on sales region e If any items are missing or damaged contact your dealer e Save the packaging for future shipment or storage Downloaded From camera usermanual com Touring the camera 13 Camera Front and bottom views 5 67 8 9 105 Lens Microphone Zoom lever Shutter button Strap eyelet Power button AF Assist Lamp Self timer LED indicator Mode dial 9 Flash 0 Speaker I Tripod mount 2 Battery card cover ONDUAN Downloaded From camera usermanual com 14 Touring the camera Rear view USB AV port LCD display PLAYBACK button DJ Status LED RECORD button Multifunctional buttons including a 4 way control and an OK button Function Delete button Fn im MENU button MENU COON DU hu N gt LED Indicator Indicator State Description Solid green
51. satisfied with the picture press OK to take the next one e You can change another color effect if needed See Effect Mode on page 43 for details e If you want to re take the previous picture press MENU and repeat Step 3 6 Once you have finished taking all pictures the camera will automatically combine these images into one Using the Function menu Press the Function button Fn T to access more capture options Depending on your settings the displayed option icons in the Function menu may vary For print up to A3 Size Approx shots 2131 e Es Resolution 8M Quality Miss Movie size 0 0 gt EV Compensation ISO 3264x2448 White EV m eS Balance ISO Y 16M 3 2 BM 5M 3M 16 0 gt Metering Effect To use the Function menu Press Fn to enter the Function menu the currently selected settings are shown 2 Press 0 or IOI to select a menu item Dow Pres NAO Rete selecha settings 40 Operating the camera 4 Press OK to confirm the setting Image size Icon Description Icon Description D 16 megapixels 4608 x 3456 D 3 megapixels 2048 x 1536 3 2 14 megapixels 4608 x HD 16 9 3072 1920 x 1080 in full HD format a 8 megapixels 3264 x 2448 D VGA 640 x 480 To select an image size Press Fn m gt Resolution Press Y or to select a setting 2 Press OK to confirm setting Image quality Icon MITE Description
52. ses r a a a m AQ AQ gt SAA NWS x NARS way z Nun N xa a NY Mowe A E Na or a _ lt Na RARAS e WALLS gt SSS ee ARR Copyright Copyright 2011 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 BenQ Corporation All other logos products or company names mentioned in this manual may be the registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used for informational purposes only 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 BenQ Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes This user manual aims to provide the most updated and accurate information to customers and thus all contents may be modified from time to time without prior notice Please visit http www benq com for the latest version of this manual Downloaded From camera usermanual com Be
53. tery by handling it over to the applicable take back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and or battery For more information about recycling of this equipment and or battery 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 Battery recycled in a manner that protects human health and environment Recycling information See http www benq com support recycle for details CE Regulatory Notice This devise is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directives on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC the Restriction of The Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical And Electronic Equipment Directive 2002 95 EC Turkish EEE Directive the Commission Regulation EC No 1275 2008 implementing Directive 2005 32 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to eco design requirements for standby and off mode electric power consumption of electrical and electronic household and office equipment and the Directive 2009 1 25 EC of the European parliament and of the council establishing a framework for the setting of eco design requirements for energy related products FCC Statement This equipment has been tested
54. tting Smile Catch Captures an image when the subject smiles Set the mode dial to SCN Press MENU and select Smile Catch The camera is tracking the face of your subject a white frame shows Once a smile is detected the camera instantly takes a picture The camera continues to detect smiles and takes more pictures Step 3 is repeated U AWN Face tracking one face only is always on in the Smile Catch mode Downloaded From camera usermanual com Operating the camera 37 Blink Detector Automatically detects blinking when you capture an image Set the mode dial to SCN Press MENU and select Blink Detector Press the shutter to capture an image If blinking is detected a warning message appears on the screen NM Press 0 or IOI to save or discard the image and then press OK to confirm 5 Love Portrait Takes a self portrait of at least two faces Set the mode dial to SCN 2 Press MENU and select Love Portrait 3 Once faces are detected the camera will automatically take a picture after a two second countdown During the countdown you can press the shutter to cancel the countdown The camera will then start detecting faces again 4 The camera continues to detect faces and takes more pictures by repeating Step 2 This face tracking will automatically stop if no faces are detected Fisheye Simulates a fisheye lens effect and creates a distorted hemisphere like image
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