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  • Page 1 C143X Series Digital Camera User Manual Welcome...
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright 2011 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 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 ................. 4 Using an SD card ....................4 Initial setting ..................
  • Page 8 Pre-composition ..................... 20 Smile Catch ..................... 20 LOMO ......................20 Fisheye ......................21 Web Auction ....................21 Movie Record mode settings ................22 Battery status ....................23 Other settings ................. 24 Playback mode ................26 Options for playback and editing ..............27 Enlarging an image ....................

  • 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. Software & User Manual CD 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 or calendar view (Playback mode) 3. T (Tele) - Zoom-in or turn on the Shooting mode description 4.

  • Page 11: Preparing The Camera For Use

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

  • Page 12: Using Multifunctional Buttons

    4 Preparing the camera for use Using multifunctional buttons You can choose camera settings by pressing the 4-way control or the button. 1. Left/Focus: • Scrolls left in menus. • Toggles between different focus modes. 2. Up: • Scrolls up in menus. •...

  • 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 The Function 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: Setting Ev

    Capture mode 11 To select an image quality level: 1. Press > Image Quality. 2. Press to select a setting. 3. Press to confirm setting. 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.

  • Page 20: Iso

    12 Capture mode To select White Balance: 1. Press > White Balance. 2. Press to select a white balance option. The preview result based on the currently selected white balance is shown in the middle thumbnail. (When selecting the manual mode, you must first point the adjustment frame shown on the screen at a blank sheet of white paper or something similar, and press the Shutter for the camera to detect proper colors.)

  • Page 21: Effect

    Capture mode 13 Effect Adds color filter effects to the image or video you want to capture. Icon Mode Description Normal No effects are added. Vivid Adds an effect with very clear and bright color tones. Sepia Adds an effect with dark reddish brown color tones, so the image or video looks as if it is old.

  • Page 22: Shooting Mode

    14 Capture mode After - when Color Accent (Green) is applied After - when Color Accent (Blue) is applied To select an effect: 1. Press > Effect. 2. Press to select an Effect option. The preview result based on the currently selected effect is shown in the middle thumbnail.
  • Page 23 Capture mode 15 Landscape Captures a scene in the distance with the focus area set to infinity and a lower aperture value. The maximum depth of view can also be achieved. Sports Uses a high shutter speed to capture objects in motion. Backlight Increases exposure (by turning on the flash) when light illuminates the subject from behind.

  • Page 24: Aperture Priority

    16 Capture mode Text Improves clarity & contrast when taking a close-up picture of documents. Child Increases sensitivity and emphasizes children's skin tones. Foliage Takes a clear and vivid picture of flowers or plant leaves by emphasizing their saturation and sharpness. Sunset Captures the warmth and atmosphere (represented by hue) of sunrise or sunset.

  • Page 25: Shutter Priority

    Capture mode 17 Shutter Priority Shutter priority is often used when shooting moving subjects. In general, use a shorter shutter speed to catch a fast-moving object. To adjust shutter speed in Shutter Priority: 1. Go to the Capture mode with Shutter Priority mode selected. 2.

  • 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: Fisheye

    Capture mode 21 Before After Fisheye Simulates a fisheye lens effect and creates a distorted hemisphere-like image. 1. Press > > Shooting Mode and select Fisheye. 2. Take a picture. (The Fisheye effect will be applied to this picture immediately.) Before After Web Auction...

  • Page 30: Movie Record Mode Settings

    22 Capture mode 2 shots Takes two pictures based on the numeric order shown below: 3 shots Takes three pictures based on the numeric order shown below: 4 shots Takes four pictures based on the numeric order shown below: 3. Press the shutter to take one picture. 4.

  • Page 31: Battery Status

    Capture mode 23 Effect: Normal, Vivid, Sepia, LOMO, Color Accent (Red), Color Accent (Green), Color Accent (Blue), B&W, Vivid Red, Vivid Green, Vivid Blue. See "Effect" on page 13 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 shutter.

  • Page 32: Other Settings

    24 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 33 Other settings 25 LCD Brightness The LCD brightness is automatically set based on [Auto] the surrounding environment. The LCD brightness is increased. [High] The LCD brightness remains at the default value. [Normal] LCD Frequency Sets the frequency (refresh rate) of the LCD [50Hz] display to be 50Hz.

  • Page 34: Playback Mode

    26 Playback mode Playback mode Press and 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 35: Options For Playback And Editing

    Playback mode 27 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 36: Playing Back Video Clips

    28 Playback mode Playing back video clips View recorded video clips in the playback mode. To view a video clip: 1. Press 2. Press to move to the video clip you want to view. 3. Start playing back. • Press to start playing the video clip.

  • Page 37: Deleting Files

    Playback mode 29 • Applies a vertical transition effect. • Applies a horizontal transition effect by intersecting an image. • You can set the interval between 1/3/5/10 seconds. 4. Select whether you want to repeat the slideshow. 5. Select Start and press to play the slideshow.

  • Page 38: Voice Memo

    30 Playback mode Voice memo Inserts a voice annotation to an image file. To record a voice memo: 1. Press 2. Press to move to the image you want to add a voice memo. 3. Press > > Voice Memo > 4.

  • Page 39: Trimming

    Playback mode 31 5. Press to confirm the change and save the image file. 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.

  • Page 40: Startup Image

    32 Playback mode 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 My Photos and press to select an image.

  • Page 41: Working With Computer And Av System

    Working with computer and AV system 33 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 42 34 Working with computer and AV system 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 43: Troubleshooting And Service Information

    Troubleshooting and service information 35 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 44: 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 45: Specifications

    Specifications 37 Specifications Sensor OV 14 Mega Pixels, 1/2.3 inch BSI CMOS Zoom Optical: 3X Digital: Up to 5X (Preview) / Up to 12X (Playback) Lens f = 6.3 (W) ~ 18.9 (T) mm F: 2.9 (W) ~ 5.4 (T) f = 35.5 mm ~ 106.5 mm, 35 mm equivalent Focus Range Normal: W= 10 cm ~ Infinity...
  • Page 46 38 Specifications Accessory USB Cable / Software & User Manual CD / User Manual or Quick Guide / Hand Strap / Non-rechargeable AA batteries All information, designs, and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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