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Table of Contents Table of Contents Touring the camera ......1 System settings ......18 Checking the package contents ..1 Playback mode ......19 Camera components ..... 1 Options for playback and editing 20 Front view ........1 Rear view ........2 Using My Drawings and Add Memo ..........
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 2. Digital camera 3. USB cable 4. Battery 5. Leather case 6. Software CD-ROM 7.
2 Preparing the camera for use Rear view 1. Touch screen (LCD display) 2. T (Tele): Zoom-in 3. W (Wide): Zoom-out or thumbnail view (playback) 4. Strap eyelet 5. Play button (toggling between capture and playback modes) 6. Display button 7.
Preparing the camera for use 3 To remove the battery: 1. Open the battery/SD card cover. 2. Release the battery lock lever. 3. When the battery has come out a little, gently pull it out the rest of the way. 4.
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 (Secure Digital) card to store more files. To install an SD card: 1.
Operating the camera 5 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 2. Tap for desired options; tap for more options. 3. Follow the on-screen display (and instructions wherever available) and tap the corresponding icon to access and set more options.
6 Viewing captured images and videos Viewing captured images and videos To enter the playback mode, press to view the image or video just captured. • To view the previous image/video, swipe and slide he screen (at least 1/3 of the width; see the illustrations below from A to C) to the right, or tap on the Control Panel.
Capture mode 7 Capture mode Item Description Page reference Scene mode Flash mode Focus mode Drive mode Number of shots available Image size Image quality AF area Battery status Histogram AE metering White balance EV (exposure value) ISO sensitivity. More options...
8 Capture mode Scene mode Select one of the following scene modes to fit your shooting condition. Icon Mode Description Sunset Increases white balance to enhance photos taken at he sunset. Museum Captures photos with flash function disabled. Soft Flowing Water The shutter speed is lowered to keep from blurred images.
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Capture mode 9 Movie Record Captures videos with sound. When viewing the captured video file later, the icon shows indicating hat this is a video file and can be played by tapping it. Smile catch Automatically takes a shot while an enough degree of smile is detected.
10 Capture mode When the icon shows in a thumbnail or on he screen, this means that he file is in the unknown file format or a corrupted file. Using Smile Catch: Smile Catch automatically captures the moment of a smile of your subject. 1.
Capture mode 11 An i Red-eye Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when capturing natural-looking images of people and animals in low-light condi ions. Be sure to ask the subject to look at the camera lens or get as close to the camera as possible. The flash always fires regardless of the surrounding lighting conditions.
12 Capture mode Drive mode Icon Mode Description Standard Self-timer and Con inuous Shooting are disabled. 10 sec Self-timer Automatically takes a picture after 10 second delay. This mode is useful when you want to be part of the picture. Continuous Shooting Continuously takes pictures as long as you keep pressing the Shutter.
Capture mode 13 4. Tap to confirm and exit. Quality Icon Option Description Fine Best image quality with the lowest compression rate. File size is the largest. Normal Better image quality with medium compression rate. File size is medium. Economy Good image quality with the highest compression rate.
14 Capture mode Metering (Automatic exposure metering) Icon Mode Description Matrix Detects the exposure based on multiple points in he subject area. Center Weight Detects the exposure of the entire shoo ing screen, but gives more importance to the values near center.
Capture mode 15 4. The currently selected icon of white balance shows. Tap another icon of your choice. 5. Tap OK. (If you select he manual mode, the icon pops up. You must first tap and point the adjustment frame shown on the touch screen at a blank sheet of white paper (or something similar), and then tap OK to let the camera detect proper colors.) 6.
16 Capture mode To select an automatic focus option: 1. Tap 2. Tap and then 3. Tap and then AF Area. 4. The curren ly selected icon of auto focus option shows. Tap another icon of your choice. 5. Tap to exit.
Capture mode 17 1. Tap 2. Tap and hen 3. Tap Instant Review. 4. For instant review, you can decide the duration (in seconds) of showing the image right after you just captured it or turn the feature off. 5. Tap twice to exit.
18 System settings System settings To change the system settings, tap > and then . Tap to find more options. Icon Mode Description Manage Memory Formats he internal memory or the SD card. Instant Review Sets the display time of each photo just captured. Digital Zoom Choose the stored settings for the camera to remember (useful when you turn it on next time).
Playback mode 19 Playback mode Press to enter the playback mode. You can press to decide what information to show on the screen. • When he camera is off, pressing while holding will enter the playback mode. • In the capture mode, press to enter the playback mode.
20 Playback mode Options for playback and editing By default, ten options show when you tap on the screen. Icon Mode Description Page reference My Drawings Adds your own drawing to a captured image. Rotation Rotates images by certain degrees. Z-Lighting Adjusts lighting (mainly enhances the brightness and contrast in he darker areas of...
Playback mode 21 Using My Drawings and Add Memo Add preset or customized drawings (including handwriting), stamps, and callouts to an image. • Drawings/stamps/callouts (described as “scribbles” below) cannot be added an audio/ video file, or to an image of 16:9, 3:2, or lower than 3M. •...
22 Playback mode Frame (for Add Selects a preset frame for a callout. Memo only) To select a preset stamp: 1. Tap , and then tap for a preset frame and for a color. 2. Tap 3. On the touch screen, tap the loca ion where you want to add a frame.
Playback mode 23 Protect Prevents selected files from accidental removal. To protect files: 1. Tap and select an image. 2. Tap > 3. Select whether to protect this selected file or all files. 4. Select Yes to enable protection. To select multiple files, tap Select and tap more files. Each protected file has the icon when viewed.
24 Bundled software Resize Changes an image to a smaller size. To resize an image: 1. Tap and select an image. 2. Tap > > > Resize. 3. Select the new image size and the quality level. 4. Tap Overwrite to replace the current image file, or Save as to save to another file. Voice memo Inserts a voice annotation to an image file.
Connecting he camera to a computer 25 Connecting the camera to a computer You can connect the camera to a PC or notebook to transfer, view, print, or edit files. To connect the camera to a computer: 4. Connect the end of the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera.
Troubleshooting and service information 27 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 I cannot play back The MPEG-4 video compression Make sure you are using Windows video clips by...
These pictures are taken by Enlarging these pictures could pictures look another camera. solve the problem. unclear or be read improperly during playback? Technical support For technical assistance, free driver updates, product information, and news releases, visit the following web site: http://www.BenQ.com...
Specifications 29 Specifications Image sensor 8.2-megapixel CCD; size: 1/2.5-inch LCD display 3-inch TFT LCD; 230K dots Zoom Optical: 3X Digital: 5X (preview) / 12 (playback) Wise Zoom: 30X (Optical Zoom + Digital Zoom) when the image size is VGA (640 x 480);...
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30 Specifications Interface Digital output: USB 2.0 Audio/Video output (NTSC/PAL) PictBridge compatible / DPOF Power source Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery Working temperature 0 - 40 degrees Celsius Dimensions 91 x 59 x 16.9 mm (slimmest 14.9 mm) (W x H x D) Weight 120 g (without battery &...