Benq DC X720
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1. Hereby BenQ Corp declares 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 Table of Contents Le Fourie Your Came ionen l 1 1 Checking the Package Contents iese sesse ee l 1 2 Camera Componer Ee E E EE oe OE EE ea l 1 22 Rear VI N a ER a a es 2 RE SDA ER ke 2 2 Preparing Your Camera for Use iese esse see ee ee ee ee ee 3 2 1 installing thie Bate es ES EE N RE dee 3 2 2 Mavis ie Battery osii ENE ie ee Bes EE 3 2 3 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card 4 24 setting the Wate and Times neue 4 3 Wsme tie Camiden 5 3 3 Snapshot Mode unsere 5 3 1 1 Getting started with capturing images sees esse sesse se 5 3 1 2 Snapshot Mode LCD Monitor Information 6 3 1 5 Chanein Caniera Setlihg Ssns han 7 3 1 4 Setting Shooting Mode i s nen 7 sk Asie ANGIE las hunsa ne a 8 31 6 Using thie Self time u 9 3 1 7 Usine the Burst Ee ED ee Ee 9 3 1 8 Using the Optical Zoom si Renee 9 319 Using the Digtal ZooM ie SR ES Es 10 Sale Oo Changing the Focus en ERG EE ee EG en GR 10 3 TE Adjusting tie EV nasse 10 3 1 12 Snapshot Mode Menu Settings sscccsssseceeeseees 11 3 1 12 1 Snapshot Mode Menu au a 11 3 1 12 2 Using the In2. 0 5 2 0m 10 sec 2 sec Interval ISO Auto 80 160 320 400 800 1200 S S F mode 4000 Movie mode Auto Sunny Cloudy Sunset Tungsten Fluorescent File Format Still Image JPEG format EXIF2 2 DCF Image Size 3072 x 2304 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 pixels Audio WAV Movie Clip AVI MPEG 4 format with continuous recording Movie Size 640 x 480 320 x 240 160 x 128 pixels 30 fps Built in memory 18 MB SD memory card compatible Image Play Single image AVI play Thumbnails Slide show Interface Digital output USB Audio Video output NTSC PAL Power Source Rechargeable Lithium ion Battery AC adapter Working Temperature 0 40 degrees Celsius Dimensions W x H x D 91 x 60 x 14 7 mm 12 5 mm the slimmest Weight Approx 120 g w o battery SD memory card Pentium III 600 Mhz or higher compatible CPU Windows XP Me 2000 64 MB RAM 128 MB free hard disk space CD ROM drive Available USB port Specifications 27 28 Service Information Technical Support If you have any problem or question regarding the camera you can visit the following web site for further assistance http support BenQ com For free driver updates product information and news releases visit the following web site http www BenQ com Service Information
3. red When the battery is fully charged it turns into green The length of the charging time depends on the ambient temperature and the status of the battery Preparing Your Camera for Use 3 The camera must be used with the specified charger set Damage caused by the use of an incorrect charger set is not covered under the warranty Always make sure that the camera is off before removing the battery The battery may be warm after being charged or used This is normal and not a malfunction When using the camera in cold environments keep the camera and its battery warm by holding it inside your jacket or other warm protective environment 2 3 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card The camera is equipped with internal memory allowing you to record video clips capture images or make voice files in the camera 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 direction 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 Be sure to format the SD memory card with this camera before the initial use e To prevent valuable data from being accidentally LOCK LOCK e
4. software or Xvid web puter site http www xvidmovies com 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 the battery 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 dis The battery has not been used for an charge 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 con is warm tinuously over a long period of time The flash does not The camera flash is turned off Set the flash to Auto Flash fire The ee The light source is sufficient recharge Even though the flash The distance to the subject is greater Get closer to the subject and shoot fired the image is than the flash s effective range dark The image is too The exposure is excessive or inade Reset exposure compensation bright or too dark quate I cannot format a The memory card is write pro Remove the write protection memory card tected Troubleshooting 25 I cannot download The free space on the hard disk of Ensure that the hard disk has enough images your computer is insufficient space for running Windows and that the drive for loading image files has free
5. space equal to or greater than the memory card in the camera There is no power being supplied to Recharge the battery the camera The camera does not The battery is running low Recharge the battery shoot even when Th Rz Gaines SHES Mod pressing the shutter ene 1s not mn shooting witch to shooting Mode button Mode The shutter button was not pressed Press the shutter button all the way all the way down down The internal memory or memory Load a new card or delete unwanted card does not have any free space files The flash is recharging Wait until the flash mode icon indi cated on the screen stops flashing The camera does not recognize the Format the memory card before the memory card initial use or before using with another camera I cannot print images The camera is connected to the Please turn on the camera select with PictBridge com printer when the camera is powered PictBridge and then connect to the pliant printers off printer 26 Troubleshooting Specifications Image Sensor 1 2 5 inch CCD Effective Pixels 7 2 Mega pixels LCD Display 2 5 inch 230K color LTPS LCD Lens Focal Length f 6 2 18 6 mm 37 5 mm 112 5 mm 35 mm Equivalent F No F2 7 F4 3 Focusing TTL Auto Focus Range Macro 15 30 cm Normal 40 cm infinity Mechanical shutter 1 2000 1 sec 4 sec in the Night Scene mode Shooting Mode Auto Manual S S F Portrait Landscape Night Sport Backlight Range
6. suit the subject and the distance Digital zoom is a useful feature however the more an image is enlarged zoomed the more pixelated grainy the image will appear 3 1 10 Changing the Focus 1 In Snapshot Mode toggle the SW button to switch between the following modes EN Normal AP Normal Auto Focus 40 cm to infinity dd Macro Auto Focus 15 to 30 cm The flash is fixed at i Pan Focus PF This option can decrease the time of focusing and enhance the efficiency of capturing images It helps you capture fast moving subjects or subjects in the dark easily 2 Compose the image 3 Press the shutter down halfway and then press it down fully 3 1 11 Adjusting the EV The EV exposure value enables you to lighten or darken an image Use this setting when the brightness between the subject and the background is not balanced or when the subject occupies only a small part of the photograph 1 In Snapshot Mode make sure Shooting Mode is set to Auto or Manual For more information on setting Shooting Mode refer to 3 1 4 Setting Shooting Mode on page 7 2 Press the 4 button The EV adjustment bar will be displayed on the bottom of the LCD monitor 3 By default the EV is 0 It can be adjusted between 2 0 to 2 0 e To increase the EV bias press the button and then press the OK button 10 Using the Camera e To decrease the EV bias press the WW button and then press the OK butto
7. 2 Viewing Images 3 3 2 1 Magnifying Images While reviewing your images you may enlarge a selected portion of an image This magnification allows you to view the details of the image The camera provides 12X magnification during playback 1 Set the zoom ratio by adjusting the zoom key e To zoom in adjust the zoom key to the right e To zoom out adjust the zoom key to the left e The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 To view a different portion of the images press the Ed Vim VI SE 4 buttons to adjust the display area 16 Using the Camera You will see a frame with a square box inside The frame indicates the entire image while the square box shows the location of the currently enlarged area 3 To return to the regular display adjust the zoom key to the left until the normal image 1X magnification appears on the screen Or you can press the Wew button to exit directly CIT e If there is no image stored in the internal memory or memory card a No File message will appear on the LCD monitor Pressing the ily button while playing back images changes the LCD display in the sequence of OSD Normal Detailed Info Info Off 3 3 2 2 Thumbnail Display Index Playback This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can search for the image you need easily 1 Adjust the zoom key to the left Nine thumbnail im
8. Beng DC X720 Digital Camera User Manual Welcome Copyright Copyright 2006 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 ii 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 In a dosed 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 to clean your cam
9. ages are displayed simultaneously 2 Use the Z Vom TE VIS buttons to select the image to be displayed at the regular size and then press the OK button to display the selected image in the full screen mode 3 3 2 3 Voice Memo Adding a voice memo is a useful way of adding notes and reminders to images 1 In Playback Mode select an image The icon is displayed on the bottom right corner of the LCD monitor 2 Press the OK button to start recording The time elapsed is displayed on the LCD monitor You are allowed to add a voice memo up to 20 seconds for each image 3 Press the OK button again to stop recording 4 Press the OK button again to play the voice memo 5 Ifyou wish to remove the voice memo press the Sm button choose Delete Voice and then press the OK button 3 3 3 Deleting Files When you are not satisfied with the images video clips or voice memos you can choose to delete them one by one or all at once Please note that the deleted files cannot be recovered 1 In Playback Mode press the X iy button to delete files To delete the current unwanted file choose Delete One and press the OK button To delete all the files choose Delete All and press the OK button e To delete an image which contains a voice memo choose Delete Voice and press the OK button e To cancel the action choose Exit 7 e protected files cannot be deleted Using the Camera 17 3 3 4 Playback Mod
10. can be set only in Snapshot Mode 3 1 5 Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash You can capture an image using a flash mode suitable to your circumstances If you change the flash mode the camera will retain that setting even if the camera is turned off 1 In Snapshot Mode Flash Auto KA is activated by default 2 Toggle the button to select other flash modes if desired 3 Compose your image and press the shutter button The table below will help e choose the appropriate flash mode Flash Auto The flash fires p EHRE PEN according to the photographic conditions Flash On The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness Select this mode for capturing images with high contrast backlighting and deep shadows Flash Off The flash will not fire Select this mode in a place where flash photography is prohibited or when the distance to the subject is beyond the effective range of the flash This mode can reduce the red eye phenomenon when you want to capture natural looking images of people and animals in low light conditions When capturing images the red eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking the subject person to look at the camera lens or get as close to the camera as possible This mode opens the shutter for a longer than normal period and fires the flash just before it closes Select this mode for illuminating a foregrou
11. dge 2 Select EE and then you will be prompted to connect a USB cable to the camera and the PictBridge compliant printer e To establish the connection connect a USB cable e To cancel press the Mew button 3 When the connection is established you will be asked to select Print One Print All or Print Index Select the desired option and then press the OK button 4 Setup Print and Exit options will be displayed on the bottom of the LCD monitor e Ifyou select Setup Pictbridge setup screen will be displayed You may set Copies Size and Quality amp pictbridge setup if desired Ba Copies e Ifyou are satisfied with the settings select Print to PT proceed fe Quality e Ifyou want to cancel select Exit CIT The functions described above may differ due to the design of the printer you connect to 24 PC Dependent Features 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 I cannot play back The MPEG 4 video compression Make sure you are using Windows video clips by using method is in Xvid format Media Player 9 0 or above Windows Media If the Xvid codec has not been Be sure to install the free MPEG 4 Player installed it might not be able to play codec driver in advance available back the video clips on your com from bundle
12. e Menu Settings 3 3 4 1 Playback Mode Menu 1 Press the E button to enter Playback Mode 2 Press the eo button to access the menu and then use the 4 VO buttons to select the menu settings you want to change 3 Use the Ww VIS buttons to select the desired item in the menu and then press the OK button 4 To exit from the menu press the vw button Protect Sets the files to the read only status to prevent them from f ser being erased by mistake To protect your files follow the steps below 1 Press ET when the Protect menu is displayed 2 You can choose to protect or unprotect the files as follows Choose Protect One and press the OK button to protect the current selected file If you wish to cancel protecting the current file choose Unprotect One and press the OK button Choose Protect All and press the OK button to protect all the files If you wish to cancel protecting all the files choose Unprotect All and press the OK button To quit the menu press Exit gt An IF icon will be displayed if the file is protected PictBridge Allows you to connect the camera directly to a PictBridge E compliant printer so that images can be printed directly without being transferred to your computer For more information refer to 4 3 PictBridge Mode on page 24 Trim Allows you to trim a portion of a captured image SET El To trim a captured image fo
13. era 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 e 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 e Do not use your camera in or near water If a foreign substance or water gets in your camera please turn the power off immediately and disconnect the batteries and the power adapter Remove the foreign substance or water and send it to the maintenance center zn 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 lt lt 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 protects human health and environment CE Regulatory Notice
14. g JISO 400 EA 1s0 soo Metering ER Center Avg C Spot EB Matrix Image Quality kgad Fine Normal Resolution Image size A 3072 x 2304 5m 2560 x 1920 ER 2048 x 1536 EA 1600 x 1200 veal 640 x 480 Available number of shots Zoom status AF Area Battery power level indicator m Full battery power ir Medium battery power f Low battery power OI Virtually no battery power Warning message asking to change battery 3 1 3 Changing Camera Settings a Change Battery Camera settings can be changed with the following four way and noted y OK buttons uf 1 Up EV e Scrolls upwards in menus e Enables you to adjust the EV settings 2 Left Focus e Scrolls left in menus e Enables you to choose the appropriate focus settings 3 Down Self Timer Interval shoot Burst shoot Delete e Scrolls downwards in menus e Toggles the self timer settings e Triggers Interval shoot and Burst shoot functions e Delete images video clips or voice memos 4 Right Flash e Scrolls right in menus e Enables you to choose the appropriate flash settings 5 OK Confirms the chosen setting 3 1 4 Setting Shooting Mode You can set Shooting Mode for capturing images according to the following steps 1 In Snapshot Mode press the vexv button Shooting Mode menu is displayed 2 Use the Ww VIS buttons to select the desired mode and then p
15. iew the last captured image press the button Press the shutter button halfway or press the as 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 e Pressing the eo button changes the LCD display in the sequence of OSD Normal Detailed Info Info Off e If QuickView is set to On the captured image will be displayed while the image is being written onto the memory Using the Camera 5 6 3 1 2 Snapshot Mode LCD Monitor Information 000080 OB eo s BH pi mg DE A Rate Ss Auto Manual S S F Portrait Landscape Night Scene Sport Sy Back Light Flash mode Flash Auto Flash On Flash Off Red Eye A Self timer icon if used N Self timer 2s NN Self timer 10s IS Interval Shoot Burst White Balance if chosen Detailed Info display EN Auto WB Slow Sync Using the Camera 10 11 12 13 Fluorescent EV Exposure Value 0 3 0 6 1 0 1 3 1 6 2 0 0 3 0 6 1 0 1 3 1 6 2 0 ISO j ISO Auto Maximum 400 EE ISO 80 bea ISO 160 l ESA ISO 320 Ha
16. ing back a video clip e To pause or resume the video playback press the OK button e To stop the video playback press the X qq button e To play back the video clip with slow motion press the IF button e To start the fast forward video playback press the button e To start the fast reverse video playback press the WB button 7 The zoom function cannot be activated while playing back video clips e To play back video clips on the computer we recommend that you use Windows Media Player 9 0 WMP 9 0 or above Installing the driver Xvid in advance is required for playing the recorded video clips normally You may download the free driver from Internet or link _ tothe path VideoSt Driver Xvid from the bundled CD a e Xvid is an MPEG 4 codec which enables you to import or create video files compressed with Xvid For detail visit Xvid web site http www xvidmovies com Using the Camera 19 3 4 Setup Mode Whatever mode you are currently using Setup Mode can always be accessed Select your preferences for the camera with this mode 3 4 1 Setup Mode Menu 1 In whichever mode Snapshot Mode Movie Mode or Playback Mode press the wed button Step A 2 Press the D7 button twice to enter Setup Mode Step B and Step C 3 Use the a LX buttons to select the menu settings you want to change 4 Use the D7 VIS buttons to select the desired item in the menu and then p
17. is done press the OK button to confirm and then press the venv to exit Power Save If the camera is idle for a certain period of time while the camera is powered on it will switch to power saving state according to your settings If the camera is in power saving state re activate it by pressing any button Off 30 sec 1 min 3 min C7 If the camera is idle for 5 minutes the camera will power off automatically QuickView _ Allows you to get a quick preview immediately after an image is captured The preview shows briefly and then you may continue to capture the next image On Off Digital Allows you to activate or deactivate Digital Zoom Zoom according to your preferences On Off Volume Allows you to adjust the volume of the video clips or voice memos You may set the volume level with the We VI 5 buttons Allows you to toggle system sound effects on or off such as the beep when pressing or scrolling Using the Camera 21 Allows you to set the brightness of the LCD monitor to Normal or Bright Date Time Allows you to adjust the camera s date and time l 1 Use the We VI 5 buttons to select the item you want to change 2 Press the OK button and then use the a VI D 1 buttons to adjust the setting C7 Setting the date and time is important as the information is stored with the images you take and is used if you have turned on Date Stamp Set the date and time before usi
18. light conditions mode i Cloudy Suitable for cloudy twilight or shady Es Tungsten conditions Tungsten Suitable for subjects lit by tungsten i Fluorescent incandescent lighting Fluorescent Suitable for subjects lit by fluorescent lighting Using the Camera 11 Metering m Adjusts the region of the subject or frame on which the Only el Center Avg camera measures light available in Manual mode Center Avg The camera metering is set for the average brightness of objects in the center region of the frame Spot The camera metering is set for the brightness of the object at the center of the frame Matrix The camera determines the exposure by metering only the objects in the center spot Use this to obtain correct exposure on a small part of the image g Applies a tone or color to your pictures to create an Ed Normal artistic effect A B amp W Normal Standard RGB color settings suitable for i general photography P Sepia B amp W Black and white pictures with shades of LIER Spot Ed Matrix grey 74 Vivid Sepia Produces a warm old fashioned style of pictures in which the colors are more brown and orange Vivid Produces sharper and more vibrant colors ISO fen Configures the camera s sensitivity to light Only i j ISO Auto ISO Auto Automatically sets the ISO value available in ej ISO 80 maximum 400 Manual ES ISO 80 160 Equivalent t
19. llow the steps below 1 In Playback Mode choose Trim and then press E 2 Use the zoom key and a MO TE VI buttons to move to the portion you want 3 Press the OK button gt A trimmed image will be saved as another file and has a smaller size 18 Using the Camera Icon Item _ Functional Description Slideshow This function enables you to set the time interval while 2 playing back your images automatically in sequential order as a slide show This is a very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing captured images and for presentations Once you select an option the slideshow will begin immediately If you wish to stop just press the OK button Resize Allows you to change the size of a captured image Wen 2560 x 1920 To resize a captured image follow the steps below 1 In Playback Mode choose Resize and then select the 2048 x 1536 desired option 2 P the OK button LEEN 1600 x 1200 en en C7 A resized image will be saved as another file lca 640x480 and has a smaller size 3 3 5 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information Video Playback Mode Current file Total files File Name File Size Playback navigator Date Time Battery power level indicator DI ON le RA a 3 3 6 Playing Back Video Clips In Playback Mode use the playback navigator on the bottom right corner of the LCD monitor to control the playback of video clips e Press the OK button to start play
20. luorescent lighting 14 Using the Camera k Sets the color of the video clip that will be HE Normal recorded Normal Standard RGB color settings 4 BEN suitable for general recording i D Sepi B amp W Black and white video clips with i shades of grey 74 Vivid Sepia Produces a warm old fashioned style of video clips in which the colors are more brown and orange Vivid Produces sharper and more vibrant colors Timer REC Allows you to set recording session in advance For more information on setting Timer Recording refer to 3 2 3 Timer Recording on page 15 Stabilizer Prevents the shaking and enhances the quality and clarity of the video clips 3 2 3 Timer Recording With the special Timer Recording feature you can set recording session in advance by following the steps below 1 In Movie Mode press the wo button to access the LS Timer recording ar menu and then scroll to Timer REC a 2 Press EB The Timer recording setting screen is displayed 3 Press the IZ VIr buttons to set each item Press the WZ VI 5 buttons to move to the next item After you set the Start Time and Duration press the OK button to confirm 5 The Timer Recording Standby screen is displayed You can press the zoom key to adjust the distance e To activate the setting press the shutter To exit press the X qq button 6 The Timer Recording
21. n 3 1 12 Snapshot Mode Menu Settings 3 1 12 1 Snapshot Mode Menu 1 In Snapshot Mode press the sw button to access the menu and then use the 4 VY buttons to select the menu settings you want to change 2 Use the D7 VIS buttons to select the desired item in the menu and then press the OK button 3 To exit from the menu press the ws button Es 3072 x 2304 a a Q Higher resolution images require more Ed 2048 x 1536 memory If you wish to store more images in a limited amount of memory use a lower image 2 1600 x 1200 L Size den 640 x 480 Image _ Sets the quality compression rate at which the image is m Fine Quality captured a Normal AF Area Determines how the focus area is selected You can L choose center spot focus or multiple spot focus x Interval Captures images according to the settings specified For Shoot details see 3 1 12 2 Using the Interval Shoot on page 12 Date Stamp Prints the current date on the bottom right corner of images captured This function must be activated before the image is captured For more information on setting the date and time or the date format refer to the table of 3 4 Setup Mode on page 20 White _ Sets the white balance when capturing images under Balance L specific lighting conditions Only Auto WB Automatically adjust the white available in Ma balance Manual r Sunny Suitable for bright day
22. n image is captured 3 1 7 Using the Burst This mode is used for continuous shooting Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed 1 In Snapshot Mode toggle the X qq button until the Burst icon kid is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus 3 Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot gt e In Burst mode the flash mode will be set to Flash Off automatically 3 1 8 Using the Optical Zoom Zoom photography allows you to capture images magnified up to 3 times or wide angle photography depending on the distance up to the subject You can further enlarge the center of the screen and capture images using the digital zoom Using the Camera 9 button to enter Snapshot Mode or Fr i 2 Compose the image with the zoom key e Adjusting the key to the right zooms in on the subject and enlarges the subject on the LCD monitor e Adjusting the key to the left provides a wide angle image e The lens position moves according to the zoom setting only in optical zoom period 3 Press the shutter button down halfway to set the focus and exposure and then press it down fully to capture the image C e Zoom function cannot be used while a video clip is being recorded Set the zoom before you start recording 3 1 9 Using the Digital Zoom Using a combination of 3X optical zoom and 4X digital zoom permits zoom photography up to 12X to
23. nd subject yet allowing a darker background to be rendered as well It is appropriate for capturing the night scene with people in the foreground Ge The flash cannot be used in Movie Mode If you select Slow Sync to avoid blur using a tripod and photographing static subjects are recommended 8 Using the Camera 3 1 6 Using the Self timer The self timer can be set in Snapshot Mode This feature is useful for situations when you may wish to be part of the picture 1 Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface 2 In _ ie Mode toggle the X gg button to select the desired self timer mode Self timer Description me Self timer 2s The camera automatically takes a picture after two seconds delay Self timer 10s The camera automatically takes a picture after ten seconds delay L SN Interval Shoot The camera automatically takes a picture every preset time till media full or L T Ti battery empty Burst Shoot The camera automatically activates a three shot burst when the shutter button is pressed 3 Compose your image and press the shutter button The self timer function is activated and the countdown status is displayed on the LCD monitor e The self timer LED indicator flashes and the image will be captured after the preset time has elapsed e To cancel the self timer at any time press the Gew button C e The self timer setting is automatically turned off after a
24. ng the camera for the first time Date Format Allows you to select the date format used for the 25 Date Stamp feature Es Year Month Date vor Month Date Year EN Date Month Year Video Out The camera s TV out port provides video output for viewing images or video clips on a standard TV screen Set the video output mode to either NTSC or PAL Refer to your local authorities for information on whether NTSC or PAL is used in your country region Language Allows you to set the language that is displayed on the LCD monitor Reset ME Fien File No Reset The camera automatically ile No Reset assigns incrementing numbers to the file names of all images video clips and voice amp Dean memos that you record You can choose to reset the auto numbering to start from 1 Default Selecting this function returns all camera settings back to factory preset values Firmware Displays the installed firmware version number Ver 22 Using the Camera 4 PC Dependent Features pe 4 1 Bundled Software The camera is supplied with the following software To install the software refer to the information supplied with respective CDs Ulead Photo Express Ulead Photo Explorer Ulead VideoStudio Ulead Photo Express 5 0 SE is a complete photo project software for digital images Acquire photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners Edit and enhance images using easy to u
25. o color ISO 80 160 mode ISO 160 film Use for outdoor photography in bright sunlight Sj ISO 320 ISO 320 400 800 Equivalent to color ISO 320 400 800 film Use it in a low light environment EE ISO 400 or where the flash light is not allowed amp The higher the ISO value the more noise 81150800 you may see in the image CIT Setting the White Balance The human eye adapts to changes in light so that white objects still appear white even when the light changes With a digital camera however the color of the subject is influenced by the color of the light surrounding it This color adjustment is called white balance adjustment This setting allows you to set the white balance when capturing images under specific lighting conditions 3 1 12 2 Using the Interval Shoot The camera provides interval image capturing based on the setting This mode is available in the self timer photography You may specify the interval and counts of images captured To adjust Interval Shoot settings 1 In Snapshot Mode select Interval Shoot menu 2 Use the WB VI buttons to toggle between Interval and Count and then press the OK button e Interval 15 sec The recording interval is 15 seconds 12 Using the Camera 1 min The recording interval is 1 minute 3 min The recording interval is 3 minutes 10 min The recording interval is 10 minutes 60 min The recording interval is 60 min
26. ppear to be damaged contact your dealer Save the packaging in case you need to ship your camera for service 1 2 Camera Components Shutter button Power button Status LED indicator Built in flash Self timer LED indicator Speaker Lens Lens cover Tripod mount Microphone en ME Ad a Touring Your Camera 1 1 2 2 Rear View 1 LCD monitor 2 W Wide Zoom out or thumbnail 3 T Tele Zoom in 4 Strap eyelet 5 Play Capture button 6 Capture still image movie button 7 Navigator four way and OK buttons 8 Menu button 9 DISP button 1 2 3 LED Indicators Indicators State Description Solid green The camera is powered up and ready to be used The USB connection is in progress Status LED The camera is in the power saving mode indicator Blinking green The camera is processing or accessing data Blinking orange There are error or warning messages Self timer LED Solid red The sound recording or movie recording functions are activated indicator Blinking red The self timer function is activated CF The LCD on the digital camera is manufactured with sophisticated technology however the display may have some light spots or show unusual colors This is normal and does not indicate display malfunction nor will this affect the pictures you take with the camera It is normal for the camera to become warm during operation because metal came
27. ra casing can conduct heat 2 Touring Your Camera Preparing Your Camera for Use 2 1 Installing the Battery We highly recommend that you use only the specified rechargeable lithium ion battery for your camera Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery To insert the battery 1 Open the battery SD memory card cover A 2 Insert the battery in the correct direction shown B 3 Push the battery all the way down until the battery lock lever clicks into place C 4 Close the battery SD memory card cover D To remove the battery 1 Open the battery SD memory card cover 2 Release the battery lock lever 3 When the battery has come out a little gently pull it 2 2 Charging the Battery out the rest of the way The battery charge status affects the performance of the camera To maximize the performance and life of the battery it is recommended that you fully charge the battery using the specified charger set charger and AC power adapter and then fully discharge it through the normal use at least one time Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting the battery l Connect one end of the AC power adapter When the battery is being charged the Insert the battery into the charger as shown in the illustration to the charger Connect the other end of the AC power adapter to a wall outlet charger LED indicator lights up in
28. rased from an SD memory card you can slide the write protect tab on the side of the SD memory card to LOCK Write protect tab Write protection state To save edit or erase data on an SD memory card you must unlock the card While formatting the internal memory do not insert a memory card into the camera Otherwise the memory card is formatted instead of the camera s internal memory e Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time Back up your data before formatting An SD memory card having read or write problems may not be properly formatted 2 4 Setting the Date and Time Before using your camera for the first time please set the date and time For more information refer to the table in 3 4 1 Setup Mode Menu on page 20 Preparing Your Camera for Use Using the Camera 5 3 1 Snapshot Mode 3 1 1 Getting started with capturing images 1 Press the button for more than one Press down halfway second to 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 e The focus area frame turns green when the camera is focused and the exposure is determined e When the focus or exposure is not suitable the frame of the focus area turns red gt e To rev
29. ress the OK button 5 To exit from the menu press the Ww button twice Icon Item Memory 1 Functional Description Format Memory This option is displayed when there is no SD memory card loaded It erases all data and reformats the internal memory Protected files are also erased Format Memory 20 IE Copy to Card Memory EN Format Card Copy to Card This option is displayed when there is an SD memory card loaded You may copy files from the camera s internal memory to a loaded SD memory card Format Card This option is displayed when there is an SD memory card loaded It erases allthe data on the SD memory card and reformats the card Protected files are also erased An SD memory card cannot be formatted if it is write protected CZ This menu is only available when an SD memory card has been inserted Using the Camera Icon Item Option Functional Description Startup To set a startup image that is displayed every time sr you power on the camera follow the steps below 1 Select E and then you will be prompted to select a startup image Use the Z VIX TE VI 5 buttons to select the image you prefer Startup image 2 If you are not satisfied with the pre installed images you may move to the bottom right corner of the LCD monitor to customize your startup image by selecting the images you like 3 After the selection
30. ress the OK button to confirm The table below will help you choose appropriate Shooting Mode a Shooting Mode Description Auto Select this mode when you want to leave the settings up to the camera to capture images with ease Manual Select this mode when you want to adjust the settings of White Balance Metering and ISO These menus are only available in Manual mode S S E Select this mode to reduce blur caused by camera vibration and thus Super Shake Free improve image quality and clearness In this mode ISO value is automatically adjusted maximum 1200 based on the ambient brightness D Portrait Select this mode when you want to capture an image that makes the person stand out against a defocused blurred background The flash is fixed at ol which is effective in reducing the red eye phenomenon Using the Camera 7 Landscape Select this mode to enhance the color saturation in mountains forests and other landscape scenery or to take i that feature a landmark in the a background The flash is fixed at d Night Scene Select this mode when you want to a a Er with an evening or BEE SE i MG id is fixed at EN de a Back Light Select this mode while capturing images with the light coming from behind ape the subject The flash is fixed at 1 C7 The description of each Shooting Mode serves as a general guide for your convenience Set the digital still camera to suit your preferences Shooting Mode
31. screen is displayed The camera enters the Standby mode and shows the information of your session If you wish to cancel the action press the shutter 7 When the recording session begins the camera enters the Recording mode After the recording session is complete the camera will power off automatically Using the Camera 15 3 3 Playback Mode In Playback Mode you can view magnify resize trim delete images play video clips record a voice memo or run a slide show This mode also provides a thumbnail image display allowing you to quickly search for the desired image FE 1 Press the button to enter Playback Mode 7 When the camera is turned off you can directly enter the Playback Mode by pressing the button at the same time To save power in the Playback mode you can press the B button for two seconds to retract the lens 2 Use the Ww VI g buttons to select the desired images e To view the previous image press the WP button e To view the next image press the button 3 3 1 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information Image Playback Mode Resolution and Image Quality 42 12 Current file Total files IMG 0224 File Name 457KB O File Size 1 13 2 6 shutter Speed and F No Ev 0 0 Exposure Value gt AWB white Balance Voice memo recording navigator KON 2005 04 29 PM 06 00 Date Time Battery power level indicator 3 3
32. se editing tools and cool photographic filters and effects Assemble creative photo projects and share results via e mail and multiple print options Ulead Photo Explorer 8 0 SE Basic provides an efficient way to transfer browse modify and distribute digital media It is an all in one tool for owners of digital cameras webcams DV camcorders scanners or for anyone who strives to effectively handle digital media Ulead VideoStudio 8 SE VCD is home video editing software that makes editing movies as fun as shooting them Users can make a movie in three easy steps using the new Movie Wizard mode Share finished projects on VCD tape the web and mobile devices PC Dependent Features 23 4 2 USB Mode 1 Connect the end of the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera 2 Connect the other end ofthe USB cable to an available USB port on your computer 3 Turn on the camera The USB screen is displayed 4 A Removable Disk icon appears in My Computer Click this icon to access your images or video clips CF e When connecting to a computer it is necessary to install a battery 4 3 PictBridge Mode If a printer that supports PictBridge is available images can be printed without using a computer by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer Connecting the Camera to a PictBridge compliant Printer 1 In Playback Mode press the menu button and scroll to PictBri
33. terval Shoot u 12 3 2 Movie Mode nr 13 3 2 1 Movie Mode LCD Monitor Information 6 14 3 2 2 Movie Mode Menu Settings cccsssscccsssseceseeees 14 3 2 2 1 Movie Mode MERE SE RENS EE EE 14 323 Timer RECOrdIng un na 15 He Playback Moden a u ie 16 3 3 1 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information Image 16 3 32 Niewins Images eilig 16 3321 Magnifying Images aus 16 3 3 2 2 Thumbnail Display Index Playback 17 33 23 Maree Memo een 17 323 3 Deleting Files pte ot earth 17 3 3 4 Playback Mode Menu SettingS ssscccssssecceeseees 18 3 3 4 1 Playback Mode Menu sesse sesse sees see ee 18 3 3 5 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information Video 19 3 3 6 Playing Back Video Clips sahen 19 34 Setup Mode 2 fee RA eed Ek 20 34 1 Setup Mode Menu a 20 4 PC Dependent Fea ites aaa 23 4 1 Bundled SoftWare ae use ee 23 1 2 2U9B Mode AE EER EN AE EE OE EE Ee 24 AD PACE BIG Ce Mode Ee ns 24 2 Troubleshooting za 25 6 SPECICATION S ai RR EE ee Ge oe 27 7 Service Information ae 28 Touring Your Camera 1 1 Checking the Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items User Manual Digital camera USB cable Lithium ion battery Hand strap Software CD ROM Battery charger AC power adapter AV cable 0 Pouch User Manual QO KOON AM mwN If any of the items are missing or a
34. utes e Count 2 99 counts specifying how many shots can be taken 3 Use the a VO buttons to adjust the settings and then press the OK button To capture images with Interval Shoot function 1 In Snapshot Mode toggle the X jy button to select Interval Shoot mode 2 Press the shutter button to start Images will be captured according to the preset Interval and Count 3 If you wish to stop press the shutter button 3 2 Movie Mode With the specially designed pause function of the camera you can pause your recording session whenever you want to best suit your need Experience this feature with the following easy steps 1 Toggle the 62 button to enter Movie Mode The video clip recording screen is displayed 2 Frame the subject in the LCD screen with the zoom button if desired e Optical zoom should be set before recording e Optical zoom cannot be used during recording 3 Press the shutter button to start recording e To stop the recording session press the shutter button again or e To pause the recording session press the OK button To resume press the OK button again 7 The flash cannot be used in Movie Mode e While a video is being recorded to an SD memory card neither open the battery SD memory card cover nor remove the battery SD memory card Doing so might damage the SD memory card or destroy the data The length of the recording depends on the remaining capacit
35. y of your memory card or the camera s built in memory The remaining time is displayed on the upper right corner of the LCD monitor Using the Camera 13 3 2 1 Movie Mode LCD Monitor Information Movie Mode Available recording time Movie Quality Zoom status Battery power level indicator En 3 2 2 Movie Mode Menu Settings 3 2 2 1 Movie Mode Menu 1 In Movie Mode press the mo button to access the menu and then use the Id VO buttons to select the menu settings you want to change 2 Use the 7 VIS buttons to select the desired item in the menu and then press the OK button 3 To exit from the menu press the Icon Item Movie Quality RA Sets the quality and size of the video clip that will Sa TV SHQ be recorded ATV TV SHQ 640 x 480 Fine ne TVER TV HQ 640 x 480 Eg TV S TV S 320 x 240 Fine i Web HQ 320 x 240 Web S 160 x 128 3 SHQ refers to super high quality HQ refers to high quality S refers to standard White Balance eZ Sets the white balance when recording subjects 5 2 Auto WB under specific lighting conditions Auto WB Automatically adjust the white balance Sunny Suitable for bright daylight conditions Ea Tungsten Cloudy Suitable for cloudy twilight or shady conditions Fluorescent Tungsten Suitable for subjects lit by tungsten incandescent lighting Fluorescent Suitable for subjects lit by f
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