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- Page 1 E146X Series Digital Camera User Manual Welcome...
- Page 2 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 meeting international regulatory...
- Page 3 Battery 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 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 battery suddenly depleted and When the camera is not in use, always caused the lens fail to retract, please...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Touring the camera ................. 1 Checking the package contents ................ 1 Camera ......................2 Front view and bottom view ................... 2 Preparing the camera for use ............3 Charging the battery ..................4 Using multifunctional buttons ................. 5 Using an SD card .................... - Page 8 Smart Scene ..................... 24 Smile Catch ..................... 25 Blink Detector ....................25 Love Portrait ....................25 Panorama ......................25 LOMO ......................27 Fisheye ......................27 Pre-composition ..................... 28 Web Auction ....................28 Movie Record mode settings ................29 Battery status ....................30 Other settings .................
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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. USB cable 4. Battery 5. Hand strap 6. -
Page 10: Camera
2 Touring the camera Camera Front view and bottom view 1. Shutter button 2. Power button 3. Flash 4. AF Assist Lamp / Self-timer LED indicator 5. Lens 6. Microphone 7. Speaker 8. Tripod mount 9. USB / AV port 10. -
Page 11: 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 12: Charging The Battery
4 Preparing the camera for use To remove the battery: 1. Release and open the battery/card cover. 2. Pull the battery out (C). 3. Close and lock the battery/card cover (D). 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. -
Page 13: Using Multifunctional 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 14: Using An Sd Card
6 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 15: Initial Setting
Initial setting 7 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 16: Operating The Camera
8 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 17: Capture Mode
Capture mode 9 Capture mode 9999 9999 -1.0 Item Description Page reference Shooting mode Flash mode Focus mode Drive mode 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 18: More Capture Options In The Function Menu
10 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 19: Flash Mode
Capture mode 11 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 20: Focus Mode
12 Capture mode Focus mode Icon Mode Description Auto focus Adjusts focus automatically. Super 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 21: Setting Ev
Capture mode 13 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 22: Iso
14 Capture mode 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.) 3. -
Page 23: Effect
Capture mode 15 Effect Adds color filter effects to the image or video you want to capture. Icon Mode Description Normal No effects are added. LOMO (For Movie Record only) Creates a lomo-like effect by adding over saturated colors, dark corners, and so on. Vivid Adds an effect with very clear and bright color tones. -
Page 24: Shooting Mode
16 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 25 Capture mode 17 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 26 18 Capture mode Night Scene Captures photos in a low-light environment, such as in the evening or at night. Night Portrait Shoots night scenes and portraits clearly. Please keep the camera steady or use a tripod while using this mode. Self Portrait Takes a self portrait with at least one face in a confined area.
- Page 27 Capture mode 19 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 28 20 Capture mode Party Captures the party atmosphere usually under indoor light source. 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.
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Page 29: Aperture Priority
Capture mode 21 To select a shooting mode: 1. Press > > Shooting Mode > 2. The currently selected shooting mode shows. Press to locate another desired option. When you are selecting from different shooting modes, slide to for detailed explanation of each shooting mode. -
Page 30: Drive Mode
22 Capture mode 3. Press to adjust the aperture value, or to adjust the shutter speed. 4. Press to confirm setting. When toggling between Av/Tv, press the shutter halfway for exposure metering. Drive mode Icon Mode Description Off (Single) Takes one picture at a time. Self-timer Automatically takes a picture after 2 or 10-second delay. -
Page 31: Af Area
Capture mode 23 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 32: Date Stamp
24 Capture mode 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 33: Smile Catch
Capture mode 25 Smile Catch Captures an image when the subject smiles. 1. Press > > Shooting Mode and select Smile Catch. 2. The camera is tracking the face of your subject (a white frame shows). 3. Once a smile is detected, the camera instantly takes a picture. 4. - Page 34 26 Capture mode 3. Press the shutter to capture the first shot. 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.
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Page 35: Lomo
Capture mode 27 6. 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 the Panoramic picture preview screen icon overlaps the block LOMO... -
Page 36: Pre-Composition
28 Capture mode Before After Pre-composition Captures the background first for positioning the final image. Ideal for asking others to take your photo. 1. Press > > Shooting Mode and select 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 37: Movie Record Mode Settings
Capture mode 29 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 38: Battery Status
30 Other settings 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. Once you press the shutter, the previous 3-second video clip will be combined into the current video you are shooting. - Page 39 Other settings 31 Power Saving For power conservation, the camera automatically [1 min.] enters the standby mode after it has been idle for a period of time. (Press any key to resume.) [3 min.] [5 min.] The camera remains on when idle. [Off] LCD Saving For power conservation, the LCD screen is...
- Page 40 32 Other settings Reset All Resets the entire menu and button operation settings to initial default. The following settings do not change after Reset All: Date & Time setting Language setting TV Format setting...
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Page 41: Playback Mode
Playback mode 33 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 42: Options For Playback And Editing
34 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 43: Playing Back Video Clips
Playback mode 35 Playing back video clips View recorded video clips in the playback mode. To view a video clip: 1. Slide the mode switch to 2. Press to move to the video clip you want to view. 3. Start playing back. •... -
Page 44: Deleting Files
36 Playback mode • Applies a transition effect from upper-left side to lower-right side. • Applies a horizontal transition effect. • 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. -
Page 45: Voice Memo
Playback mode 37 You cannot use this function on images captured in Panorama mode. Voice memo Inserts a voice annotation to an image file. To record a voice memo: 1. Slide the mode switch to 2. Press to move to the image you want to add a voice memo. 3. -
Page 46: Trimming
38 Playback mode 4. Press , or to select the effect. The preview result based on the currently selected effect is shown in the middle thumbnail. 5. Press to confirm the change and save the image file. You cannot use this function on images captured in Panorama mode. Trimming Crops part of an image file, reduces the image size, and overwrites the image file or saves it as another new file. -
Page 47: Startup Image
Playback mode 39 You cannot resize images in the size of 3:2, 16:9, or VGA, or images captured in Panorama mode. Startup image Sets the welcome screen when the camera is powering on. To select a startup image: 1. Press >... -
Page 48: Working With Computer And Av System
40 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 49: Printing With Pictbridge
Working with computer and AV system 41 Printing with PictBridge You can directly print images by connecting your camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer. To print images from a PictBridge-compatible printer: 1. Connect the end of the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera. 2. -
Page 50: Troubleshooting And Service Information
42 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 is no battery or the battery is Insert the battery correctly. -
Page 51: 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 52: Specifications
44 Specifications Specifications Sensor Panasonic 14 Mega Pixels, 1/2.3 inch CCD Zoom Optical: 4X Digital: Up to 4X (Preview) / Up to 12X (Playback) Lens f = 4.8 (W) ~ 19.2 (T) mm F= 2.9 (W) ~ 6.5 (T) f = 27 mm ~ 108 mm, 35 mm equivalent Focus Range Normal: W = 10 cm ~ Infinity T = 60 cm ~ Infinity... - Page 53 Specifications 45 Accessories USB Cable / Software & User Manual CD / User Manual or Quick Guide / Hand Strap / Leather case / 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.