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  • Page 1 AE100/AE200 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...

  • 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

    • Under no circumstances should you push the lens back manually as this may damage the camera. • 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.
  • Page 8 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...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Touring the camera ..................11 Checking the package contents ................11 Camera ........................12 Front and bottom views ....................12 Rear view ..........................13 Preparing the camera for use ................ 15 Charging the battery ....................15 Using multifunctional buttons ................17 Using an SD card .......................17 Initial setting .......................
  • Page 10 Smart Scene ....................... 39 Smile Catch ........................ 40 Blink Detector ......................40 Love Portrait ......................40 Panorama ........................41 LOMO ......................... 43 Fisheye ........................43 Pre-composition ....................... 44 Web Auction ......................44 Movie Record mode settings ................. 45 Battery status ......................46 Other settings ....................

  • Page 11: Touring The Camera

    Touring the camera 11 Touring the camera Checking the package contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. User Manual Quick Guide 1. User Manual or Quick Guide 2. Digital camera 3. USB cable 4.

  • Page 12: Camera

    12 Touring the camera Camera Front and bottom views 1 2 3 4 (Tele) - Zoom-in or turn on the Shooting mode description 2. Shutter button (Wide) - Zoom-out, turn off the Shooting mode description, or enter the thumbnail view (Playback mode) 4.

  • Page 13: Rear View

    Touring the camera 13 Rear view 1. LCD display 2. Status LED 3. MENU button or return to the previous menu 4. USB / AV port 5. Function / Delete button - Activates the function menu (Capture mode) or delete photos (Playback mode) 6.
  • Page 14 14 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.

  • Page 15: Preparing The Camera For Use

    Touring the camera 15 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. Release and open the battery/card cover (A). 2. Insert the battery in the correct direction by matching the + - label on the battery slot (B).
  • Page 16 16 Touring the camera To charge the battery via a computer: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Turn off the camera. 3. Insert the battery into the camera. 4. Connect one end of the USB cable to the camera. 5. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer.

  • Page 17: Using Multifunctional Buttons

    Touring the camera 17 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 18: Initial Setting

    18 Initial setting 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 19: Operating The Camera

    Operating the camera 19 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 20 20 Operating the camera • 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. •...

  • Page 21: Capture Mode

    Operating the camera 21 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 22: More Capture Options In The Function Menu

    22 Operating the camera • In the 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 23: Flash Mode

    Operating the camera 23 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 24: Face Tracking

    24 Operating the camera 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 25: Image Size

    Operating the camera 25 Image size Icon Description Icon Description AE100: 14 megapixels (4320 3 megapixels (2048 x 1536) x 3240) AE200: 16 megapixels (4608 x 3456) AE100: 3:2 (14 megapixels; HD 16:9 4320 x 2880) (1920 x 1080 in full HD AE200: 3:2 (16 megapixels;...

  • Page 26: Setting Ev

    26 Operating the camera 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 27: Iso

    Operating the camera 27 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 28: Effect

    28 Operating the camera 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 29 Operating the camera 29 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...

  • Page 30: Shooting Mode

    30 Operating the camera 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 31 Operating the camera 31 Icon Mode Description 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. Increases the dynamic range and enhances the details of dark areas. LOMO Creates a lomo-like effect by adding over saturated colors, dark corners, and so on.
  • Page 32 32 Operating the camera Icon Mode Description Blink Detector Warns of eye blinks if detected & lets you decide whether to save the image file. Portrait Makes the subject (usually a person) stand out with smooth and natural-looking skin tones. Night Portrait Shoots night scenes and portraits clearly.
  • Page 33 Operating the camera 33 Icon Mode Description Backlight Increases exposure (by turning on the flash) when light illuminates the subject from behind. Night Scene Captures photos in a low-light environment, such as in the evening or at night. Fireworks Adds exposure time to shoot firework trails. Please keep the camera steady or use a tripod while using this mode.
  • Page 34 34 Operating the camera Icon Mode Description Building Enhances lines & contracts to highlight the sense of the three dimensions (3D) for a building. Web Auction Reduces the file size for faster internet upload. Text Improves clarity & contrast when taking a close-up picture of documents.

  • Page 35: Aperture Priority

    Operating the camera 35 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 36: Drive Mode

    36 Operating the camera Drive mode Icon Mode Description 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: Performs a 10-second delay, then captures the image.

  • Page 37: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb)

    Operating the camera 37 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) The AEB function automatically takes 3 pictures with slightly different settings in the shutter speed or the aperture value. To turn on/off AEB: 1. Go to the Capture mode. 2. Press > >...

  • Page 38: Digital Zoom

    38 Operating the camera Digital Zoom The digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the image using a software process. Icon Mode Description Wise Zoom Reduces the image size, and thus increases the effective zoom length without sacrificing image quality. Digital Zoom Turns on the digital zoom feature.

  • Page 39: Instant Review

    Operating the camera 39 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 40: Smile Catch

    40 Operating the camera 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 41: Panorama

    Operating the camera 41 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 42 42 Operating the camera 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.

  • Page 43: Lomo

    Operating the camera 43 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 44: Pre-Composition

    44 Operating the camera 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 45: Movie Record Mode Settings

    Operating the camera 45 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 46: Battery Status

    46 Operating the camera 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 28 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 47: Other Settings

    Operating the camera 47 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 48 48 Operating the camera Icon Mode Description TV Out 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.

  • Page 49: Playback Mode

    Operating the camera 49 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 50: Options For Playback And Editing

    50 Operating the camera 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 51: Playing Back Video Clips

    Operating the camera 51 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 52: Slideshow

    52 Operating the camera • Slide to 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 53: Red-Eye Removal

    Operating the camera 53 To protect files: 1. Slide the mode switch to 2. Press > > > Protect 3. Select whether to protect this selected file, other selected, or all files, and then press . You will then see the icon indicating the file is protected.

  • Page 54: Photo Effect

    54 Operating the camera 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 55: Trimming

    Operating the camera 55 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 56: Startup Image

    56 Operating the camera 3. Press > > > Resize 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 57: Radial Blur

    Working with computer and AV system 57 Radial Blur Applies a rotating motion effect to give a feel of speed. To apply a Radial Blur effect: 1. Slide the mode switch to 2. Press > > > Radial Blur 3. Press and select a degree of Radial Blur.

  • Page 58: Connecting The Camera To An Av System

    58 Working with computer and AV system 5. 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 59: Print All

    Working with computer and AV system 59 • 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 • To print all images (shown by thumbnails) at a time, select Print Index 7.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting And Service Information

    60 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 Insert the battery correctly.

  • Page 61: 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 62: Specifications

    62 Specifications Specifications Sensor • AE100: Panasonic 14 Mega Pixels, 1/2.3 inch CCD • AE200: Panasonic 16 Mega Pixels, 1/2.3 inch CCD Zoom Optical: 5X Digital: Up to 5X (Preview) / Up to 12X (Playback) Lens f = 4.9 (W) ~ 24.5 (T) mm F= 2.4 (W) ~ 6.1 (T) f = 27.6 mm ~ 138 mm, 35 mm equivalent Focus Range...
  • Page 63 Specifications 63 Storage Type AE100: Built-in approx. 13 MB AE200: Built-in approx. 95 MB SD (up to 4GB) / SDHC (up to 32GB) / SDXC (up to 64GB) File Format Still Image: JPEG (EXIF 2.2 compatible); DCF compatible Video: MJPEG Audio: WAV Dimensions / 98.1 x 57.9 x 18.5 mm...

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