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  • Page 1 C103X/C123X Series Digital Camera User Manual Welcome...
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright 2009 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 FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 4 Safety warning and notice Before operating the camera, please make sure that you read and fully understand the content in this section. If you ignore and violate all safety warning notices indicated in this section, the camera warranty may be void. Meanwhile, not only the camera but also you and all other people and things around you may be severely damaged, injured, or even placed in danger of death.
  • Page 5 • If a foreign substance or water gets in your camera, please turn the power off immediately and disconnect the batteries. Next, remove the foreign substance or water and send it to the maintenance center. • Whenever there is data in the internal memory or the external memory card, you should make a backup copy to a computer or disc.
  • Page 6 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 batteries suddenly depleted and When the camera is not in use, always caused the lens fail to retract, please...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Touring the camera ................. 1 Checking the package contents ................ 1 Camera ......................1 Front view and bottom view ................... 1 Preparing the camera for use ............3 Using multifunctional buttons ................. 3 Using an SD card ....................4 Initial setting ..................
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Blink Detector ....................19 Love Portrait ....................20 Pre-composition ....................20 Smile Catch ......................20 Movie Record mode settings ................20 Battery status ....................21 Other settings ................. 22 Playback mode ................24 Options for playback and editing ..............25 Enlarging an image ....................25 Rotating an image ....................25 Viewing multiple files at a time ................25 Playing back video clips ..................25...

  • Page 9: 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. User Manual or Quick Guide 2. Digital camera 3. Non-rechargeable AA Alkaline batteries 4. Leather case 5.
  • Page 10 2 Touring the camera Rear view 1. LCD display 2. W (Wide) - Zoom-out, turn off the Shooting mode description, or enter the thumbnail view (Playback mode) 3. T (Tele) - Zoom-in or turn on the Shooting mode description 4. Playback mode button - Toggle between Capture and Playback modes 5.

  • Page 11: Preparing The Camera For Use

    Preparing the camera for use 3 Preparing the camera for use Use only the specified batteries for the camera, and always turn off the camera before removing the batteries. To install the batteries: 1. Open the battery cover (A). 2. Insert the batteries in the correct direction by matching the + - label on the battery cover (B).

  • Page 12: Using An Sd Card

    4 Preparing the camera for use Using an SD card The camera comes with internal memory for storing captured images, video clips, or audio files. You can also add an SD card to store more files. To install an SD card: 1.

  • Page 13: Initial Setting

    Initial setting 5 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: 1.

  • Page 14: Operating The Camera

    6 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. Press >...

  • Page 15: Capture Mode

    Capture mode 7 Capture mode 9999 9999 -1.0 Item Description Page reference Shooting mode Flash mode Focus mode Drive mode S.S.F. Number of shots available Image size Image quality Face Tracking White Balance AE metering Exposure value (EV) AF area Histogram Battery status Camera shake warning...

  • Page 16: More Capture Options In Func Menu

    8 Capture mode • In the Capture mode, press to toggle among 5 display modes (standard, complete, none, rule of thirds, and Help Screen). • 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 17: Flash Mode

    Capture mode 9 Flash mode The flash offers 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 Flash The flash fires automatically based on the photographic conditions.

  • Page 18: Focus Mode

    10 Capture mode Focus mode Icon Mode Description Auto focus Adjusts focus automatically. Macro Used when capturing images at a close distance. Pan Focus Used when you want to capture the subjects in a certain focus range. Infinity Used when capturing images at long distance. To select the focus mode: 1.

  • Page 19: Image Quality

    Capture mode 11 Image quality Icon Mode Description Super Fine Best image quality with the lowest compression rate. File size is the largest. Fine Better image quality with medium compression rate. File size is medium. Normal Good image quality with the highest compression rate. File size is the smallest.

  • Page 20: Iso

    12 Capture mode Fluorescent H Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects the green hue of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor photos under fluorescent lighting without a flash. Fluorescent L Manual Used when you want to manually adjust white balance in a particular lighting condition.

  • Page 21: Ae Metering

    Capture mode 13 AE metering Icon Mode Description Matrix Detects the exposure based on multiple points in the subject area. Cent. Weight (Center Weight) Detects the exposure of the entire shooting screen, but gives more importance to the values near center. Spot Detects the exposure based on the center spot in the subject area.

  • Page 22: Shooting Mode

    14 Capture mode Shooting mode Select one of the following shooting modes to fit your shooting condition. Icon Mode Description Auto Mode The camera automatically decide most settings, so you can capture images with ease. Smart Scene Automatically selects a shooting mode based on the current shooting environment.
  • Page 23 Capture mode 15 Snow Used under a very bright light environment such as snow scenes. Fireworks Adds exposure time to shoot firework trails. Please keep the camera steady or use a tripod while using this mode. Building Enhances lines & contracts to highlight the sense of the three dimensions (3D) for a building.

  • Page 24: Aperture Priority

    16 Capture mode Aperture Priority Aperture priority is often used when shooting static subjects or emphasizing the depth of field. In general, use a smaller aperture if a greater depth of field is needed. To adjust aperture value: 1. Go to the Capture mode with Aperture Priority mode selected. 2.

  • Page 25: Drive Mode

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

  • Page 26: Af Area

    18 Capture mode AF area Icon Mode Description Wide Focuses on a wide range of multiple objects. Center Focuses on the center area of the objects. To select an automatic focus area: 1. Press > > AF Area. 2. Press , and then select a focusing area.

  • Page 27: Date Stamp

    Capture mode 19 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 28: Love Portrait

    20 Capture mode Love Portrait Takes a self portrait of at least two faces 1. Press > > Shooting Mode and select 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. The camera will then start detecting faces again.

  • Page 29: Battery Status

    Capture mode 21 Effect: Normal, Vivid, Sepia, B&W, Vivid Red, Vivid Green, Vivid Blue. "Effect" on page 13 for more details. To select a Movie Record option: 1. Press > > Shooting Mode > Movie Record mode, and make sure you can see the icon on the screen.

  • Page 30: Other Settings

    22 Other settings Other settings Press > , and then select an option. Option Description Sounds [Startup] Sets a type of the startup sound. [Shutter] Sets the shutter sound on and off. [Operation] Sets the operation sound on and off. [Volume] Adjusts the volume of the shutter sound, startup sound, operation sound and playback sound.
  • Page 31 Other settings 23 Battery Type To ensure the camera displays battery level correctly, set the type to match the batteries used. Carbon-Zinc batteries are not recommended. When using Alkaline batteries. [Alkaline] When using NiMH batteries. [NiMH] When using Lithium batteries. [Lithium] When using Oxyride batteries.

  • Page 32: Playback Mode

    24 Playback mode Playback mode Press 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 • When the camera is off, press and hold for at least one second to enter the Playback mode.

  • Page 33: Options For Playback And Editing

    Playback mode 25 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 34: Adjusting The Playback Volume

    26 Playback mode • Press to stop the video clip, or press to pause it. Press again to resume. • During video playback, press to fast forward or press to rewind. • While pausing video playback, you can press the shutter to capture the video frame as a still image in the VGA format.

  • Page 35: Deleting Files

    Playback mode 27 Deleting files Removes selected or all files. To delete files: 1. Press > > > Delete > 2. Select whether to delete this selected file, other selected, all files, or voice memo only, and then press Protecting files Prevents selected files from accidental removal.

  • Page 36: Photo Effect

    28 Playback mode 2. Press to pause the playback. 3. Press to resume the playback. 4. Press to exit playback. Photo Effect You can add special effects to your images. Icon Option Description Normal No effect is added to the image. Sepia Recorded image will be stored in a sepia tone.

  • Page 37: Resizing

    Playback mode 29 Resizing Changes an image file to a smaller size, and overwrites the image file or saves it as another new file. To resize an image: 1. Press > to move to the image you want to resize. 2.

  • Page 38: Working With Computer And Av System

    30 Working with computer and AV system Working with computer and AV system Bundled software The camera offers the following programs on a CD. ArcSoft Combines photo editing with creative enhancement and sharing tools PhotoImpression 5 that maximize your digital media experience. ArcSoft Creates multimedia presentations by combining photos and video VideoImpression 2...
  • Page 39 Working with computer and AV system 31 To print images from a PictBridge-compatible printer: 1. Connect the end of the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your printer. 3.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting And Service Information

    32 Troubleshooting and service information Troubleshooting and service information If your camera cannot operate normally, see the frequently encountered problems and solutions listed below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest service center or technical support. Problem Cause Solution The camera There are no batteries or the Insert the batteries correctly.

  • Page 41: Technical Support

    Connect the camera to the printer, images with printer when the camera is turn on the camera, and then select PictBridge- powered off. 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 42: Specifications

    34 Specifications Specifications Sensor Sony 12 (C123X) / 10 (C103X) Mega Pixels, 1/2.3 inch CCD Zoom Optical: 3X Digital: Up to 5X (Preview) / Up to 12X (Playback) Lens f = 6.2 (W) ~ 18.6 (T) mm F: 3.0 (W) ~ 5.6 (T) (C103X: f = 35 mm ~ 105mm, 35mm equivalent) (C123X: f = 34.6 mm ~ 103.8mm, 35mm equivalent) Focus Range...
  • Page 43 Specifications 35 Interface Digital output: USB 2.0 compatible Audio / Video output (NTSC/PAL) PictBridge compatible Accessory USB Cable / Software & User Manual CD / User Manual or Quick Guide / Hand Strap / Leather case / Non-rechargeable AA batteries All information, designs, and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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