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  • Page 1 LS200 Series Digital Camera User Manual...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 BenQ 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...
  • Page 4 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);...
  • Page 5 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/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.
  • Page 6 Warranty • 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. •...
  • Page 7 • Under no circumstances should you push the lens back manually as this may damage the camera. • 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.
  • Page 8 Do not hold the camera by excessive To avoid accidental falling, please attach force. Plus, be sure to protect the camera the hand strap to the camera and always 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 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Touring the camera ..............13 Checking the package contents .............. 13 Camera ......................14 Front and bottom views ...................14 Rear view ......................15 Preparing the camera for use ...........16 Charging the battery .................. 17 Using multifunctional buttons ..............18 Using an SD card ..................
  • Page 10 White Balance ..................... 27 ISO ......................... 28 AE metering ....................28 Color Mode ....................29 LOMO effect ....................31 Scene mode ....................31 Aperture Priority ..................36 Shutter Priority ................... 36 Manual mode ....................37 Drive mode ....................37 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ............38 AF area ......................
  • Page 11 Fisheye ......................44 Pre-composition ..................45 Web Auction ....................45 Movie Record mode settings ..............46 Battery status ....................47 Other settings ................48 Playback mode ................51 Options for playback and editing ............52 Enlarging an image ....................52 Rotating an image ....................52 Viewing multiple files at a time ...............52 Playing back video clips ..................53 Adjusting the playback volume ...............53...
  • Page 12 Working with computer and AV system .......61 Bundled software ..................61 Connecting the camera to a computer ..........61 Connecting the camera to an AV system ..........61 Printing images .................... 62 Printing with PictBridge ................... 62 Troubleshooting and service information ......63 Technical support ..................

  • Page 13: Touring The Camera

    Touring the camera 13 Touring the camera Checking the package contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. User Manual Quick Guide 1. User Manual or Quick Guide 2. Digital camera 3. USB cable 4.

  • Page 14: Camera

    14 Touring the camera Camera Front and bottom views (Tele) - Zoom-in or turn on the Scene mode description 2. Shutter button 3. W (Wide) - Zoom-out, turn off the Scene mode description, or enter the thumbnail view (Playback mode) 4.

  • Page 15: Rear View

    Touring the camera 15 Rear view 1. LCD display 2. MENU button or return to the previous menu 3. Function / Delete button - Activates the function menu (Capture mode) or deletes photos (Playback mode) 4. Status LED 5. Multifunctional buttons (including a 4-way control and an button) 6.

  • Page 16: Preparing The Camera For Use

    16 Preparing the camera for use • 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.

  • Page 17: Charging The Battery

    Preparing the camera for use 17 Charging the battery The battery charge status affects the camera performance. To maximize the performance and the battery life, fully charge the battery via a wall outlet (or a computer), and then fully discharge it through normal use at least once. To charge the battery via a wall outlet: 1.

  • Page 18: Using Multifunctional Buttons

    18 Preparing the camera for use Using multifunctional buttons You can choose camera settings by pressing the 4-way control or the button. Left/Focus • Scrolls left in menus. • Toggles between different focus modes. • Scrolls up in menus. • Turns on/off Face Tracking. See "Face Tracking"...

  • Page 19: Initial Setting

    Initial setting 19 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: Polski 1.

  • Page 20: Operating The Camera

    20 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. 1. Press the Power button to turn the power on. 2. Slide the mode switch to and press >...
  • Page 21 Operating the camera 21 • During zoom-in/out, there is a separator in the zoom bar between For best image quality, it is recommended to use optical zoom only by keeping the magnification within and the separator. • Flash is automatically turned off in the Movie Record mode. •...

  • Page 22: Capture Mode

    22 Capture mode Capture mode 1 2 3 9999 9999 -1.0 12 11 10 Item Description Page reference Scene mode Flash mode Focus mode Drive mode Number of shots available Resolution Image quality Face Tracking White Balance AE metering Exposure value (EV) AF area Histogram Battery status...

  • Page 23: More Capture Options In The Function Menu

    Capture mode 23 • In the Capture mode, press to toggle among 4 display modes (standard, complete, none, and rule of thirds). • 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. •...

  • Page 24: Flash Mode

    24 Capture mode 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. Icon Mode Description Auto Flash The flash fires automatically based on the photographic conditions.

  • Page 25: Face Tracking

    Capture mode 25 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 will automatically detect faces (maximum 10) and show on the LCD screen.

  • Page 26: Aspect Ratio

    26 Capture mode To select an image size: 1. Press > Resolution 1. Press to select a setting. 2. Press to confirm setting. Aspect Ratio Icon Description Sets the aspect ratio (width:height) to 4:3 (default). Sets the aspect ratio (width:height) to 3:2. Sets the aspect ratio (width:height) to 16:9.

  • Page 27: Setting Ev

    Capture mode 27 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: 1.

  • Page 28: Iso

    28 Capture mode 2. Press 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 for the camera to detect proper colors.) 3.

  • Page 29: Color Mode

    Capture mode 29 Icon Mode Description Spot Detects the exposure based on the center spot in the subject area. To select an AE metering option: 1. Press > Metering 2. Press to select an AE metering option. 3. Press to confirm setting. Color Mode Adds color filter effects to the image or video you want to capture.
  • Page 30 30 Capture mode Icon Mode Description Vivid Red The image becomes reddish. Vivid Green The image becomes greenish. Vivid Blue The image becomes bluish. Before After - when Color Accent (Red) is applied After - when Color Accent (Green) is After - when Color Accent (Blue) is applied applied...

  • Page 31: Lomo Effect

    Capture mode 31 LOMO effect Adds a LOMO effect to the image or video you want to capture. Icon Mode Description LOMO 1 Creates a typical LOMO effect. LOMO 2 Creates a retro LOMO effect (more sepia tone). LOMO 3 Creates a retro LOMO effect (greener tone).
  • Page 32 32 Capture mode Icon Mode Description Shutter Priority You can choose a shutter speed, while the aperture value is automatically determined by the lighting condition of the subject. Manual Lets you set both aperture and shutter speed manually. Smile Catch Automatically takes a shot when a smile is detected.
  • Page 33 Capture mode 33 Icon Mode Description 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. Self Portrait Takes a self portrait with at least one face in a confined area.
  • Page 34 34 Capture mode Icon Mode Description Sports Uses a high shutter speed to capture objects in motion. Food Captures food by enhancing color brightness and giving more vivid colors. Party 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.
  • Page 35 Capture mode 35 Icon Mode Description Foliage Takes a clear and vivid picture of flowers or plant leaves 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.

  • Page 36: Aperture Priority

    36 Capture mode ISO, Metering, and White Balance are not available in some scene modes like Auto Mode. You must select another mode like Manual to enable these options. To select a scene mode: 1. Press > > > Scene mode 2.

  • Page 37: Manual Mode

    Capture mode 37 Manual mode You can choose the aperture value and shutter speed in Manual mode. To adjust values in Manual mode: 1. Go to the Capture mode with Manual mode selected. 2. Press 3. Press to adjust the aperture value, or to adjust the shutter speed.

  • Page 38: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb)

    38 Capture mode 2. Press > > Drive Mode 3. Press , and then select a desired option. 4. Press > Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) The AEB function automatically takes 3 pictures with slightly different settings in the shutter speed or the aperture value. To turn on/off AEB: 1.

  • Page 39: Setting Sharpness, Saturation And Contrast

    Capture mode 39 Setting sharpness, saturation and contrast Adjusts how colors appear in the pictures by setting sharpness, saturation, and contrast. To set sharpness, saturation, or contrast: 1. Press > , and then select Sharpness Saturation Contrast 2. Press , and then select , or High Normal...

  • Page 40: Date Stamp

    40 Capture mode Icon Mode Description Turns off the digital zoom feature. To select a digital zoom: 1. Press > > Digital Zoom 2. Press , and then select a digital zoom type or 3. Press > Date Stamp Imprints the date when a picture was taken on the picture itself. To set the date stamp: 1.

  • Page 41: Smart Scene

    Capture mode 41 3. Press > When the battery power is low, O.I.S. will be turned off automatically. Smart Scene Automatically selects the best scene mode from Portrait , Landscape Sunset Backlight , Backlight Portrait , Night Portrait , Night Scene , Snow , Text...

  • Page 42: Love Portrait

    42 Capture mode Love Portrait Takes a self portrait of at least two faces. 1. Press > > and select Scene mode Love Portrait 2. 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.
  • Page 43 Capture mode 43 4. A guidance bar appears on top of the screen. The screen icon indicates the location of the current screen. Pan the camera following the guidance arrow. Guidance bar 5. Once the screen icon overlaps the green block, the camera will automatically take the second shot.

  • Page 44: Lomo

    44 Capture mode LOMO Creates a lomo-like effect by adding over saturated colors, dark corners, and so 1. Press > > and select Scene mode LOMO 2. Take a picture. (The LOMO effect will be applied to this picture immediately.) When the LOMO effect is applied, color shift (changes in colors) might occur.

  • Page 45: Pre-Composition

    Capture mode 45 Pre-composition Captures the background first for positioning the final image. Ideal for asking others to take your photo. 1. Press > > and select Scene mode Pre-composition 2. Press the shutter to capture the background. The bottom section of the screen displays the captured background image in a semi-transparent region.

  • Page 46: Movie Record Mode Settings

    46 Capture mode Icon Mode Description 4 shots Takes four pictures based on the numeric order shown below: 3. Press the shutter to take one picture. 4. If you are satisfied with the picture, press to take the next one. (If you want to re-take the previous picture, press and repeat Step 3.) 5.

  • Page 47: Battery Status

    Capture mode 47 Icon Description Effect: Normal, LOMO 1/2/3/4, Vivid, Sepia, Color Accent (Red), Color Accent (Green), Color Accent (Blue), B&W, Vivid Red, Vivid Green, Vivid Blue. See "Color Mode" on page 29 for more details. Pre-record: On and Off When Pre-record is on , the camera repeats recording a short video clip for a 3-second duration before you press the...

  • Page 48: Other Settings

    48 Other settings Other settings Press > , and then select an option. Icon Mode 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. [Volume] Adjusts the volume of the shutter sound, startup sound, operation sound...
  • Page 49 Other settings 49 Icon Mode Description TV Format You can review images on a television with an AV cable. America, Japan, Taiwan and others [NTSC] China, Europe, Oceania, and others [PAL] TV Format should be set to either NTSC or PAL depending on your region.
  • Page 50 50 Other settings Icon Mode Description Auto Rotation Automatically changes the image [On] orientation (for viewing on the camera only; actual image content is not [Off] changed) as you change the camera holding position. For example, if an image was taken when the camera was held horizontally, the image will still be displayed horizontally (its original orientation) during playback...

  • Page 51: Playback Mode

    Playback mode 51 Playback mode Slide the mode switch to to enter the Playback mode. 01.15.2009 01.15.2009 01.15.2009 10/115 10/115 08:05 08:05 08:05 IMG 0064.JPG IMG 0064.JPG 1.25MB 1.25MB 1/200 1/200 F2.8 F2.8 While pausing video playback, you can press the shutter to capture the video frame as a still image in the VGA format.

  • Page 52: Options For Playback And Editing

    52 Playback mode Options for playback and editing When the camera is in the Playback mode, press , or to move to different 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: 1.

  • Page 53: Playing Back Video Clips

    Playback mode 53 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 to move to the next 9 thumbnails. To cancel highlighting the scroll bar, just press Playing back video clips View recorded video clips in the playback mode.

  • Page 54: Slideshow

    54 Playback mode • Slide to to decrease the volume. 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).

  • Page 55: Protecting Files

    Playback mode 55 Protecting files Prevents selected files from accidental removal. To protect files: 1. Slide the mode switch to 2. Press > > > Protect 3. Select whether to protect this selected file, other selected, or all files, and then press .

  • Page 56: Color Mode

    56 Playback mode To play back a voice memo: 1. Press to play the voice memo. 2. Press to pause the playback. 3. Press to resume the playback. 4. Press to exit playback. Color Mode You can add color filter effects to your images. Icon Mode Description...

  • Page 57: Photo Effect

    Playback mode 57 5. Press to confirm the change and save the image file. You cannot use this function on images captured in Panorama mode. Photo effect You can add a photo effect to your images. Icon Mode Description Normal No effect is added to the image.

  • Page 58: Trimming

    58 Playback 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: 1. Slide the mode switch to 2. Press to move to the image you want to trim. 3.

  • Page 59: Startup Image

    Playback mode 59 Startup image Sets the welcome screen when the camera is powering on. To select a startup image: 1. Press > > > Startup Image • To use the default startup image, select Default • To use a custom image, select and press to select an My Photos...

  • Page 60: Active Display

    60 Playback mode 4. Press to confirm the change and save the image file. You cannot use this function on images captured in Panorama mode. Active Display When Active Display is on and the camera is in the playback mode, you can shake the camera clockwise (when the camera is held horizontally) to move to the previous file.

  • Page 61: Working With Computer And Av System

    Working with computer and AV system 61 Working with computer and AV system Bundled software The camera offers the following programs on a CD. ArcSoft Easily, creatively, and productively manage your MediaImpression™ multimedia files. Create your own movies or photo slide shows, and share your photo, video and music files easily through simple e-mail attachments or popular photo printing and video sharing websites.

  • Page 62: Printing Images

    62 Working with computer and AV system 3. Turn on the AV system, and then switch to the AV source connecting to the camera. 4. Turn on the camera. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to operate the camera via the TV or projector screen.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting And Service Information

    Troubleshooting and service information 63 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 Insert the battery correctly.

  • Page 64: Technical Support

    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...

  • Page 65: Specifications

    Specifications 65 Specifications Sensor Panasonic 16 Mega Pixels, 1/2.3 inch CCD Zoom Optical: 8X Digital: Up to 5X (Preview) / Up to 12X (Playback) Lens f = 4.4 (W) ~ 35.2 (T) mm F= 3.3 (W) ~ 5.9 (T) f = 24.8 mm ~ 198 mm, 35 mm equivalent Focus Range Normal: W = 5 cm ~ Infinity, T = 80 cm ~ Infinity Super Macro: 2 cm...
  • Page 66 66 Specifications Power Source CIPA approximately 200 based on bundled Li-ion battery Storage Type Built-in approx. 93.5 MB SD (up to 4GB) / SDHC (up to 32GB) / SDXC (up to 64GB) File Format Still Image: JPEG (EXIF 2.2 compatible); DCF compatible Video: MJPEG Audio: WAV Dimensions /...

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