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  • Page 1 DC T1460 Digital Camera User Manual Welcome...
  • Page 2 TW patent I321258 Copyright Copyright 2010 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.
  • Page 3 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 void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 4: Operating Environment

    • 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.
  • Page 5 Do not hold the camera by excessive To avoid accidental falling, please attach force. Plus, be sure to protect the the hand strap to the camera and always camera from strong impacts. hold the camera by keeping the hand strap around your wrist. If the battery suddenly depleted and When the camera is not in use, always caused the lens fail to retract, please...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Touring the camera ......1 Pre-composition ....... 25 Smile Catch ........25 Checking the package contents ..1 LOMO ..........25 Camera components ......2 Fisheye ..........26 Front and bottom views ....2 Web Auction ........26 Rear view ........2 Movie Record mode settings ...

  • Page 7: Touring The Camera

    Touring the camera 1 Touring the camera Checking the package contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. 1. Quick Guide 2. Digital camera 3. USB cable 4. Battery 5. Leather case 6. Software & User Manual CD 7.

  • Page 8: Camera Components

    2 Touring the camera Camera components Front and bottom views 1. T (Tele): Zoom-in 2. Shutter button 3. W (Wide): Zoom-out (capture) / thumbnail or calendar view (playback) 4. Power button 5. S.S.F. (Super Shake-Free) button 6. Flash 7. AF Assist Lamp / Self-timer LED indicator 8.

  • Page 9: Preparing The Camera For Use

    Preparing the camera for use 3 Indicator State Description Status LED No light The digital camera is off. Solid green • The digital camera is ready to capture images. • The digital camera is powering on, or is in the power-saving mode.

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    4 Preparing the camera for use To remove the battery: 1. Open the battery/card cover. 2. Release the battery lock lever. 3. When the battery has come out a little, gently pull it out the rest of the way. 4. Close the battery/card cover. Charging the battery The battery charge status affects the camera performance.

  • Page 11: Using Touch Screen And Buttons

    Preparing the camera for use 5 • Turn off the camera before removing the battery. • Please fully charge the Li-ion battery before using it for the first time. • When the battery is being charged, the status LED indicator flashes in green. When the battery is fully charged, the status LED indicator is off.

  • Page 12: Initial Setting

    6 Preparing the camera for use 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. To set up language, date, and time for the first time: 1.

  • Page 13: Operating The Camera

    Operating the camera 7 4. Tap the Day column and tap to select the correct day. 5. Tap time (as indicated on the right) and select hour, minute, and AM/PM. 6. Tap Operating the camera The procedure below is a general guideline for basic operation. It is particularly useful if you are new to the camera.

  • Page 14: Viewing Captured Images And Videos

    8 Viewing captured images and videos Viewing captured images and videos To enter the playback mode, press to view files captured by this camera. To view the previous file: • Tap anywhere on the screen to switch to the • Tap swipe-and-slide view.
  • Page 15 Viewing captured images and videos 9 To toggle among different views: • In this view, you can tap for options. Plus, slide to T or circle (either clockwise or counterclockwise) the image on the screen if you want to enlarge the current image (not available for an audio or video file).

  • Page 16: Capture Mode

    10 Capture mode • For a video file, tap to start playback. • Anytime in the playback mode, you can press or the shutter to switch to the capture mode. • For image/audio/video files captured by other devices, your camera may not be able to show the detailed file information (such as resolution) or to edit them.

  • Page 17: Shooting Mode

    Capture mode 11 Zoom bar Resolution Quality Number of shots available Battery status S.S.F. (Super Shake-Free) Face Tracking Displayed information Shooting mode Select one of the following shooting modes to fit your shooting condition. Icon Mode Description Auto The camera automatically decides most settings, so you can capture images with ease.
  • Page 18 12 Capture mode Blink Detector Automatically detects blinking when you capture an image. Portrait Makes the subject (usually a person) stand out with a brighter look. Landscape Captures natural scenery and subjects in the distance. Sports Captures a fast-moving subject. Backlight Increases exposure (by turning on the flash) when light illuminates the subject from behind.
  • Page 19 Capture mode 13 Love Portrait Takes a self portrait with at least two faces in a confined area. Pre-Composition Captures the background first, so the helper can use it to take the final shot. Increases the dynamic range and enhances the details of dark areas.
  • Page 20 14 Capture mode Soft Flowing Water The shutter speed is lowered to prevent blurred images. Use of a tripod is recommended. Web Auction Reduces the file size for faster internet upload. Beauty Enhancer Enhances the tone of skin so that the facial skin appears smooth.
  • Page 21 Capture mode 15 Foliage Takes a clear and vivid picture of flowers or plant leaves by emphasizing their saturation and sharpness. Sunset Increases white balance to enhance photos taken at sunset. Voice Rec. (Voice Captures background sound only (no images or Record) videos).

  • Page 22: Flash Mode

    16 Capture mode Flash mode The flash provides an additional light source (usually used in a low-light environment). You can capture an image using one of the following flash modes. Icon Mode Description Auto The flash fires automatically based on the photographic conditions.

  • Page 23: Drive Mode

    Capture mode 17 Drive mode Icon Mode Description 10 sec Self-timer Automatically takes a picture after a 10 second delay. This mode is useful when you want to be part of the picture. 2 sec Self-timer Automatically takes a picture after a 2 second delay. Double Performs delay and capture twice: 1.

  • Page 24: Menu

    18 Capture mode Menu Accesses other options such as image size, EV, ISO, and so on. To select an option under Menu: 1. Tap 2. Tap an option (as listed on the screen) under , or tap to move to other options.

  • Page 25: Ev Compensation

    Capture mode 19 EV compensation EV (exposure value) lightens or darkens the entire image. Adjust EV compensation 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 set EV compensation: 1.

  • Page 26: Iso Sensitivity

    20 Capture mode ISO sensitivity The higher the ISO value, the more noise you may see in the image. Icon Description Automatically sets the ISO value. Equivalent to color ISO 100/200/400 film. Used for outdoor photography in bright sunlight. Equivalent to color ISO 800/1600/3200/6400 film •...

  • Page 27: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb)

    Capture mode 21 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) When AEB is on, the camera automatically takes 3 pictures with different EV compensation for you to choose from later. AF Area Icon Mode Description Wide Focuses on subjects in a wider focusing area. Center Focuses on the center of the touch screen.

  • Page 28: Effect

    22 Capture mode 3. Select High, Normal, or Low. 4. Tap to exit. Effect You can add special effects to your images in capture mode. Icon Mode Description Normal No effect is added to the image. LOMO (For Movie Record only) Creates a lomo-like effect by adding over saturated colors, dark corners, and so on.

  • Page 29: Digital Zoom

    Capture mode 23 Before After - when Color Accent (Red) is applied After - when Color Accent (Green) is applied After - when Color Accent (Blue) is applied To select an effect: 1. Tap > Effect (under 2. Tap an effect option or tap to move to other options.

  • Page 30: Date Stamp

    24 Capture mode Date Stamp When Date Stamp is on, it prints the date , or date & time (when the currently selected image was taken) to this image. Instant Review When Instant Review is on, the image or video you just captured is displayed on the screen for a few seconds, you can have a quick review of the file.

  • Page 31: Pre-Composition

    Capture mode 25 4. The camera continues to detect faces and take more pictures by repeating Step 3. This face tracking will automatically stop if no faces are detected. Pre-composition Captures the background first for positioning the final image. Ideal for asking others to take your photo.

  • Page 32: Fisheye

    26 Capture mode Fisheye Simulates a fisheye lens effect and creates a distorted hemisphere-like image. 1. Tap the top-left icon (representing the current shooting mode) from the display screen. 2. Tap > Fisheye > 3. Take a picture. (The Fisheye effect will be applied to this picture immediately.) Before After Web Auction...

  • Page 33: Movie Record Mode Settings

    Capture mode 27 3. Press the shutter to take one picture. 4. If you are satisfied with the this picture, tap Yes to take the next one. (If you want to re-take the previous picture, tap Cancel and repeat Step 3.) 5.

  • Page 34: System Settings

    28 System settings Effect Adds special effects: Normal, LOMO, Vivid, Sepia, B&W, Vivid Red, Vivid Green, Vivid Blue, Color Accent (Red), Color Accent (Green), Color Accent (Blue). System settings To change the system settings, tap > . Tap to find more options. Icon Mode Description...
  • Page 35 System settings 29 Reset All Returns all settings to the factory default values or resets the file number. Auto Rotation Automatically changes the image orientation (for viewing on the camera only; actual image content is not changed) as you change the camera holding position.

  • Page 36: Playback Mode

    30 Playback mode Playback mode Press to enter the playback mode. You can tap to show different information on the screen. 01259/10897 01259/10897 • When the camera is off, pressing will enter the playback mode. • In the capture mode, press to enter the playback mode.

  • Page 37: Deleting Files

    Playback mode 31 To select a playback/edit option: 1. Press and select an image. Then tap 2. The available icons of playback/edit options show. Tap the one you need. Options available may vary depending on the image size. If you are in the swipe-and-slide view, 4 options are shown on the screen for you to use. For other options, tap anywhere on the screen and tap •...

  • Page 38: Search Photos

    32 Playback mode Search Photos Provides the following 4 criteria for you to view sorted files: Icon Mode Description By Favorite Shows files that have been added to your favorites. By Scene Shows files taken using the same scene mode. By Date Shows files taken on the same day.

  • Page 39: Perspective Control

    Playback mode 33 Perspective Control Changes the perceived depth and distance of an image either from the top or the bottom of an image. Radial Blur Applies a rotating motion effect to give a feel of speed by one of the three levels (Low, Normal, High).

  • Page 40: Voice Memo

    34 Playback mode Stamp Selects a preset stamp. To select a preset stamp: 1. Tap , and then tap for a preset stamp and for a color. 2. On the touch screen, tap the location where you want to add a stamp. You can add as many stamps as you want, or repeat step 1 to add other types of stamps.

  • Page 41: Protect

    Playback mode 35 Protect Prevents selected files from accidental removal using one of the following options: Icon Mode Description Single Enables protection for the currently selected file. As you move between files, you can tap Protect to enable protection or tap Unprotect to disable protection. Select Enables protection for the files that you select (by tapping associated thumbnails).

  • Page 42: Dpof

    36 Playback mode DPOF Enters the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) data for selected images or all images. A DPOF-compatible printer can read this data for printing. Icon Mode Description Single Enables (you will need to enter the number of images to print) or disables DPOF for the currently selected image.

  • Page 43: Bundled Software

    Bundled software 37 Bundled software The camera provides the following programs on a CD. ArcSoft Combines photo editing with creative enhancement and sharing tools PhotoImpression 5 that maximize your digital media experience. ArcSoft Creates multimedia presentations by combining photos and video VideoImpression 2 clips with audio, text and scene transitions.

  • Page 44: Connecting The Camera To An Av System

    38 Connecting the camera to an AV system Connecting the camera to an AV system You can play files in your camera with an AV system, such as a TV or projector. To connect the camera to an AV system: 1.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting And Service Information

    Troubleshooting and service information 39 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 Cause Solution The camera There is no battery or the battery is Insert the battery correctly.

  • Page 46: Technical Support

    These pictures are taken by Enlarging these pictures could pictures look another camera. solve the problem. unclear or be read improperly during playback? Technical support For technical assistance, firmware updates, product information, user manual, and news releases, visit the following web site: http://www.BenQ.com...

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Specifications 41 Specifications Image sensor Sony 14 Mega Pixels CCD; size: 1/2.3 inch CCD LCD display 3" LCD 230k pixels Zoom Optical: 4X Digital: 5X (preview) / 12 (playback) Lens f = 5.05 (W) ~ 20.2 (T) mm F= 2.8 (W) ~ 6.3 (T) (f = 28 mm ~ 112 mm, 35mm equivalent) Focus range Normal: W = 12 cm ~ Infinity...
  • Page 48 42 Specifications Interface Digital output: USB 2.0 Compatible Audio/Video output (NTSC/PAL) PictBridge compatible Power source 700 mAh Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery; CIPA approx 160 base on bundle Li-ion battery Working temperature 0 - 40 degrees Celsius Dimensions 91.6 x 57.8 x 16.3 mm (W x H x D) Weight 110 g (without battery &...

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