LR100 Series Digital Camera User Manual Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
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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.
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If you do power ASAP. not intend to use the camera for a long time, please remove the battery from the camera and store the battery carefully. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
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When the camera is not in use, please objects and avoid collision. place it in a steady place. Plus, always keep your camera away from pressure or any other similar environment (for example, in a pant pocket) to avoid possible damage. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
Capture mode ................19 Selecting the focus mode ................20 Using the AE/AF lock ................20 Using the continuous shooting mode ............ 21 Using the flash mode ................. 22 Recording Videos ..................23 Using PIV function .....................23 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
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Love Portrait ....................38 Panorama...................... 39 Lomo ......................41 Pre-composition ..................41 Web Auction....................42 Drive mode ......................43 AF Area ....................... 43 Setting sharpness, saturation and contrast ..........44 Quality ......................... 44 Digital Zoom ...................... 45 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
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Connecting the camera to a computer ..........64 Connecting the camera to an AV system ..........65 Printing images .................... 66 Printing with PictBridge ................... 66 Troubleshooting and service information ......67 Technical support ..................68 Specifications ................69 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
Actual and available products, accessories, as well as their appearance may vary depending on sales region. • If any items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer. • Save the packaging for future shipment or storage. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
• To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter, 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
Self-timer LED Blinking red The self-timer function is activated. Battery status Icon Description Battery power is full. Battery power remains adequate. Battery power is low. Battery power is very low. You should replace the battery ASAP. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
4. Connect one end of the USB cable to the camera. 5. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the power adapter. 6. Plug in the power adapter to a wall outlet. The battery will start charging immediately. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
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• The battery may be warm after being charged or used. This is normal and not a malfunction. • When using the camera in a cold environment, keep the camera and its battery warm by holding it inside your jacket or another warm protective environment. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
To remove an SD card: 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Release and open the battery/card cover. 3. Lightly press the edge of the memory card to eject. 4. Close and lock the battery/card cover. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
2. Press to select Date & Time and then press 3. Press to adjust the date, time, and date format. Press to move to another field as needed. 4. Press to confirm the settings. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
Zoom to view 9-thumbnail images on the screen. Digital Zoom Optical Zoom • To switch back to mode, you can do one of the following: Capture - Press the shutter. - Press - Press Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
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• Flash is automatically turned off during video recording. • During video recording, the recording time is continuous, but recording will stop once the memory card space is full. • At any time, you can press to turn off the camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
Flash mode Focus mode Drive mode Number of shots available Image resolution Image quality Video resolution Wind cut Face tracking White balance AE metering Exposure value (EV) AF area Histogram Battery status Camera shake warning Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
The AE/AF Lock function is used to lock exposure and focus on a desired image. To set the AE/AF Lock: 1. Set the camera to mode. Capture 2. Press both the shutter halfway and to lock AE/AF. icon appears on the screen indicates the AE/AF Lock is enabled. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
To select a continuous shooting mode: 1. Set the camera to mode. Capture 2. Press to enter the continuous shooting menu. 3. Press to select your desired continuous shooting mode. 4. Press to confirm the setting. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
To select a flash mode: 1. Set the camera to mode. Capture 2. Press to enter the flash menu. 3. Press to select your desired flash mode. 4. Press to confirm the setting. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
• When the movie size is1080p (30fps) or 720p (30fps), the capture photos are saved at 1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720 resolution. • When the movie size is VGA (30fps), the capture photos are saved at 640 x 480 resolution. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
To use the Function menu: 1. Press to enter the Function menu, the currently selected settings are shown. 2. Press to go to another option, or press to select a setting. 3. Press to confirm the setting. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects the Fluorescent H green hue of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor photos under fluorescent lighting Fluorescent L without a flash. Used when you want to manually adjust Manual white balance in a particular lighting condition. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
ISO 3200/6400 for resolution of 3M or under only. To select an ISO value: 1. Press > 2. Press to select an ISO Value. 3. Press to confirm setting. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
Highlights the subjects by keeping the blue Color Accent (Blue) color domain of an image only while making other regions black and white. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
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To select a color mode effect: 1. Press > Color Mode 2. Press to select an option. The preview result based on the currently selected color mode is shown in the middle thumbnail. 3. Press to confirm setting. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
Wind Cut Use this feature to reduce wind noise during video recording. To enable Wind Cut: 1. Press > Wind Cut 2. Press to select On ( 3. Press to confirm setting. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
Program manually. Captures photos without using a tripod. The Handheld Night Shot camera captures a sequence of images, and then processes these images by reducing noises and blur. Finally, a rendered night photo is created. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
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Increases the dynamic range and enhances the details of dark areas. Creates a Lomo-like effect by adding over Lomo saturated colors, dark corners, and so on. Enhances the tone of skin so that the facial Beauty Enhancer skin appears smooth. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
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Uses a high shutter speed to capture objects Sports in motion. Captures food by enhancing color brightness Food and giving more vivid colors. Captures the party atmosphere usually Party under indoor light source. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
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Please keep the camera steady or use a tripod while using this mode. Captures the warmth and atmosphere Sunset (represented by hue) of sunrise or sunset. Used under a very bright light environment Snow such as snow scenes. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
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When you are selecting from different scene modes, slide the Zoom lever to for detailed explanation of each scene mode. Slide the Zoom lever to close the scene mode description when you are done. 4. Press to confirm setting. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
5. Press the shutter. Several continuous shots are thus automatically taken (one shot with flash) and combined into one. In other words, the camera processes these images by reducing noises and blur and then renders a night portrait photo. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
5. 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
Icon Mode Description 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
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9. To take 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. The camera captures the shot when Panoramic picture preview the screen icon overlaps the block Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
5. Press the shutter to capture the background. The bottom section of the screen displays the captured background image in a semi-transparent region. 6. Use the captured background image to frame the composition, and press the shutter to capture the final image. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
(If you want to re-take the previous picture, press and repeat Step 6.) 8. Once you have finished taking all pictures, the camera will automatically combine these images into one. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
Focuses on the center area of the objects. Center Automatically re-focus the subject as the Object Tracking subject moves. To select an automatic focus area: 1. Press > > AF Area 2. Press to enter the submenu. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
File size is the smallest. To select an image quality level: 1. Press > > Quality 2. Press to enter the submenu. 3. Press to select the desired setting. 4. Press to confirm the setting. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
This feature displays a 1-second preview of the image that has just been captured. To set the Instant Review: 1. Press > > Instant Review 2. Press to enter the submenu. 3. Press to select Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
Continuous AF Records videos with auto focus feature. To enable Continuous AF: 1. Press > > Continuous AF 2. Press to enter the submenu. 3. Press to select 4. Press to confirm the setting. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
> Zoom 2. Press to enter the submenu. 3. Press to select On (Zoom Mute) 4. Press to confirm the setting. The optical zoom will be disabled if the Zoom setting is set to Off. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
Sets the date and time. Date & Time Select a language for display menus and other information. Language Display Mode Displays basic information on the preview screen. Displays detail information on the preview Detailed screen Info Hides all icons. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
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: Operate with the TV remote control. • : Operate with the camera. TV Out should be set to either NTSC or depending on your region. For details about which system should be used, check with your local authorities. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
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Card Resets the entire menu and button operation settings to Reset All initial default. The following settings do not change after Reset All setting Date & Time setting Language setting TV Setting Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
Indicates the file is marked for printing. Displays the shooting parameters when you took the picture or playback controls. Date and time when the file was created. File number Histogram File number, file size, shutter speed, and aperture value Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
You can press ) to change the orientation of an image at 90 degrees clockwise at a time. Before Rotate After Rotate For each rotation, the image file in the new orientation is automatically saved. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
• While pausing video playback, you can view the video frame by frame. Press to fast forward one frame, or press to rewind one frame. Press and hold to fast forward frame by frame continuously, or press and hold to rewind frame by frame continuously. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
5. To exit Movie Edit mode, press to select and press . It returns to the video paused display screen. The edited video clip will be saved as a separate file and it cannot be edited again. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
3. Select whether you want to repeat the slideshow. 4. Select and press to play the slideshow. Start If you want to pause it at any time, press . Press again to resume playback. To stop the slideshow, press Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
2. Press > > > Delete 3. Press to select > Voice Memo 4. Press to confirm. You can also delete the selected file by pressing . Press to select Delete and press Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
• To protect all files, select > Lock all • To unlock all protected files, select > Unlock all 3. Press to confirm. A icon is displayed on the screen to indicate that the file is protected. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
> to stop recording. Stop To play back a voice memo: 1. Press to play the voice memo. 2. Press to pause the playback. Press again to resume the playback. 3. Press to exit playback. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
> > > Color Mode 3. Press to select the desired color mode. 4. Press to confirm the change and save the image file. You cannot use this function on images captured in Panorama mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
Playback 2. Press > > > Trim 3. Use the lever to select the target image size (8M, 5M, 3M, VGA) to Zoom which you want to reduce. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
• To use the default startup image, select Default • To use a custom image, select and press to select an My Photos image. • To disable the startup image, select 3. Press to confirm. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
Radial Blur. 3. Press to confirm the change. 4. Press to select and press button to Overwrite Save as save the image file. You cannot use this function on images captured in Panorama mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
• The cursor on the picture frame will only appear if there is more than one face in the shot. • Only one face can be retouched each time. • This function is applicable only once. • You cannot use this function on images captured in Panorama mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
• When connecting the camera to a computer, it is necessary to install a battery into the camera. • 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
• Some TVs may not work with the TV remote control even the on-screen instructions are displayed on the camera. If this occurs, set HDMI Control to Off and operate using the camera. • The micro HDMI and AV cables are optional accessories. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
• If you connect the camera to your printer while the printer is still starting up, the camera will be automatically turned off. • 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 BenQ Manuals...
Reset exposure compensation. too bright or or inadequate. too dark. I cannot format The memory card is write- Remove the write protection. a memory card. protected. End of the memory card Insert a new memory card. life. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
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 BenQ Manuals...
CIPA approximately 180 based on bundled Li-ion battery Storage Type Built-in approx. 42.9 MB 4GB SD / 32GB SDHC / SDXC (> 32GB) card compatible File Format Still Image: JPEG (EXIF 2.3 compatible); DCF compatible Video: MOV Audio: WAV Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals...
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Hand Strap / Pouch (optional) / Li-ion battery / AC power adapter 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 BenQ Manuals...
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