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- Page 1 LM100 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...
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Page 4: Fcc Statement
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: For Your Safety
• 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: Taking Care Of Your Camera
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: Operating Environment
• 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. • Before initial use of a memory card, always use the camera to format the card first. •... - Page 8 • Do not open or close the battery/card cover and USB/AV port cover while the camera is in water. • Do not use in hot springs or heated pools. • Do not dive into water with the camera to avoid possible damage to camera due to excessive force or vibration.
- Page 9 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 11: 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 ................ 17 Charging the battery ....................17 Using multifunctional buttons ................20 Using an SD card .......................20 Initial setting ....................... - Page 12 S.S.F. (Super Shake-Free) ..................42 Smart Scene ....................... 42 Smile Catch ........................ 43 Blink Detector ......................43 Love Portrait ......................43 Panorama ........................44 LOMO ......................... 46 Fisheye ........................46 Pre-composition ....................... 47 Web Auction ......................47 Movie Record mode settings ................. 48 Battery status ......................
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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. 1. User Manual or Quick Guide 2. Digital camera 3. USB cable 4. Battery 5. Hand strap 6. -
Page 14: Camera
14 Touring the camera Camera Front and bottom views 1. USB / AV port 2. Strap eyelet 3. Shutter button 4. Flash 5. Power button 6. AF Assist Lamp / Self-timer LED indicator 7. Speaker 8. Microphone 9. Lens 10.Battery/card cover 11.Tripod mount... -
Page 15: Rear View
Touring the camera 15 Rear view 1. LCD display 2. Mode button - Toggles between Capture and Playback modes. (Wide) - Zoom-out, turn off the Shooting mode description, or enter the thumbnail view (Playback mode) (Tele) - Zoom-in or turn on the Shooting mode description 5. - Page 16 16 Touring the camera • 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.
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Page 17: Preparing The Camera For Use
Touring the camera 17 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. Slide to unlock the battery cover (A). 2. Release and open the battery/card cover (B). 3. - Page 18 18 Touring the camera 4. Connect one end of the USB cable to the camera. 5. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the power adapter. 6. Plug in the power adapter to a wall outlet. The battery will start charging immediately.
- Page 19 Touring the camera 19 • 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.
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Page 20: Using Multifunctional Buttons
20 Touring the camera 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 21: Initial Setting
Initial setting 21 Before initial use of an SD card, please format the card first by pressing > > > > > > Manage Memory Format 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. -
Page 22: Operating The Camera
22 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 the Mode button to switch to Capture mode and press >... - Page 23 Operating the camera 23 • 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. •...
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Page 24: Capture Mode
24 Operating the camera Capture mode 1 2 3 9999 9999 -1.0 12 11 10 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... -
Page 25: More Capture Options In The Function Menu
Operating the camera 25 • In 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 26: Flash Mode
26 Operating the camera 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 27: Face Tracking
Operating the camera 27 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 28: Image Size
28 Operating the camera Image size Icon Description Icon Description 14 megapixels (4320 x 3240) 3 megapixels (2048 x 1536) 3:2 (14 megapixels; 4320 x HD 16:9 2880) (1920 x 1080 in full HD format) 8 megapixels (3264 x 2448) VGA (640 x 480) 5 megapixels (2592 x 1944) To select an image size:... -
Page 29: Setting Ev
Operating the camera 29 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 30: Iso
30 Operating the camera 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 31: Effect
Operating the camera 31 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. - Page 32 32 Operating the camera 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...
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Page 33: Shooting Mode
Operating the camera 33 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 34 34 Operating the camera Icon Mode Description Underwater Takes natural light photos of underwater scenery. Smile Catch Automatically takes a shot when a smile is detected. Panorama Creates a panoramic photo from multiple shots. Pre- Captures the background first, so the helper composition can use it to take the final shot.
- Page 35 Operating the camera 35 Icon Mode Description Self Portrait Takes a self portrait with at least one face in a confined area. Love Portrait Takes a self portrait with at least two faces in a confined area. Blink Detector Warns of eye blinks if detected and lets you decide whether to save the image file.
- Page 36 36 Operating the camera Icon Mode Description 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. Flash is always off. Back Light Increases exposure (by turning on the flash) when light illuminates the subject from behind.
- Page 37 Operating the camera 37 Icon Mode Description Sunset Captures the warmth and atmosphere (represented by hue) of sunrise or sunset. Snow Used under a very bright light environment such as snow scenes. Building Enhances lines & contracts to highlight the sense of the three dimensions (3D) for a building.
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Page 38: Aperture Priority
38 Operating the camera To select a shooting mode: 1. Press > > ode > Shooting M 2. The currently selected shooting mode shows. Press to locate another desired option. When you are selecting from different shooting modes, press for detailed explanation of each shooting mode. -
Page 39: Manual Mode
Operating the camera 39 Manual mode You can choose the aperture value and shutter speed in Manual mode. To adjust values in Manual mode: 1. In Capture mode, set the Shooting Mode to Manual. 2. Press 3. Press to adjust the aperture value, or to adjust the shutter speed. -
Page 40: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb)
40 Operating the camera To select a drive mode: 1. Press the Mode button to switch to 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. -
Page 41: Setting Sharpness, Saturation And Contrast
Operating the camera 41 3. Press > 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. -
Page 42: Instant Review
42 Operating the camera Instant Review This feature displays the still image that just recorded for 1 second. To set the Instant Review: 1. Press > > Instant Review 2. Press , and then select 3. Press > During instant review, half press the shutter to return to the capture mode. S.S.F. -
Page 43: Smile Catch
Operating the camera 43 Smile Catch Captures an image when the subject smiles. 1. Press > > and select Shooting Mode 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 44: Panorama
44 Operating the camera Panorama Creates a panoramic photo from multiple shots. Two to three shots are stitched into one single and seamless large picture. For optimized performance, the image resolution is automatically set at 1M (1024 x 768) when this mode is selected. - Page 45 Operating the camera 45 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.
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Page 46: Lomo
46 Operating the camera LOMO Creates a lomo-like effect by adding over saturated colors, dark corners, and so 1. Press > > and select Shooting 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 47: Pre-Composition
Operating the camera 47 Pre-composition Captures the background first for positioning the final image. Ideal for asking others to take your photo. 1. Press > > and select Shooting 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 48: Movie Record Mode Settings
48 Operating the camera 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 49: Battery Status
Operating the camera 49 Icon Description Effect: Normal, LOMO, Vivid, Sepia, Color Accent (Red), Color Accent (Green), Color Accent (Blue), B&W, Vivid Red, Vivid Green, Vivid Blue. See "Effect" on page 31 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 50: Other Settings
50 Operating the camera 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. - Page 51 Operating the camera 51 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.
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Page 52: Playback Mode
52 Operating the camera Playback mode Press the Mode button to switch to 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 53: Options For Playback And Editing
Operating the camera 53 Options for playback and editing When the camera is in 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 54: Playing Back Video Clips
54 Operating the camera 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 55: Slideshow
Operating the camera 55 • Press 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 56: Protecting Files
56 Operating the camera Protecting files Prevents selected files from accidental removal. To protect files: 1. Press the Mode button to switch to Playback mode. 2. Press > > > Protect 3. Select whether to protect this selected file, other selected file, or all files, and then press . -
Page 57: Photo Effect
Operating the camera 57 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 Mode Description Normal No effect is added to the image. Sepia Recorded image will be stored in a sepia tone. -
Page 58: Trimming
58 Operating the camera 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 59: Startup Image
Operating the camera 59 4. Press to select the target image size to which you want to reduce. 5. Press to confirm the change and save the image file. You cannot resize images in the size of 3:2, 16:9, or VGA, or images captured in Panorama mode. -
Page 60: Radial Blur
60 Working with computer and AV system Radial Blur Applies a rotating motion effect to give a feel of speed. To apply a Radial Blur effect: 1. Press the Mode button to switch to Playback mode. 2. Press > > >... -
Page 61: Connecting The Camera To An Av System
Working with computer and AV system 61 5. Select and wait for the connection. Computer 6. A icon appears in . Click this icon to access Removable Disk My Computer the files in your camera. • When connecting the camera to a computer, it is necessary to install a battery into the camera. -
Page 62: Print All
62 Working with computer and AV system 6. Select and wait for the connection. Printer 7. Select one of the following options: • To print one image at a time, select , and press Print Select select an image. • To print all images at a time, select Print All •... -
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 14 Mega Pixels, 1/2.3 inch CCD Zoom Optical: 4X Digital: Up to 5X (Preview) / Up to 12X (Playback) Lens f = 4.51 (W) ~ 18.04 (T) mm F= 3.1 (W) ~ 5.9 (T) (f = 25 mm ~ 100 mm, 35 mm equivalent) Enhanced Feature Water proof 5m, shock proof 1.5m, freeze proof -10ºC, dust proof Focus Range... - Page 66 66 Specifications Dimensions / 99.1 x 61.4 x 22 mm Weight 140 g (w/o battery & SD card) Interface Digital output: USB 2.0 compatible Accessories USB Cable / Software & User Manual CD / Quick Guide / Hand Strap / Pouch / Li-ion Battery / AC Adapter Available accessories depend on the actual items shipped and may vary from the list above.
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