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BenQ GH220 Series User Manual

BenQ GH220 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 GH220 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 Do not hold the camera by excessive To avoid accidental falling, please force. Plus, be sure to protect the attach the hand strap to the camera camera from strong impacts. and always hold the camera by keeping the hand strap around your wrist.
  • Page 4 Keep your camera away from sharp When the camera is not in use, please objects and avoid collision. place it in a steady place. Plus, always keep your camera away from pressure or any other similar environment (for example, in a pant pocket) to avoid possible damage.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ..............7 Overview ................7 Package Contents ............... 7 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ......8 Front View ................8 Rear View ................8 LCD Monitor Display ............9 GETTING STARTED ............. 11 Preparation ................. 11 Turn the Camera On by Pressing Playback Button ..
  • Page 6 Playing Back Video Clips ..........22 PLAYBACK MODE ..............24 Playing Back Still Images ..........24 Playing Back Panorama Video Images ......24 Removing Red-eye ............25 DPOF Settings ..............25 Protecting Images .............. 26 Attaching Voice Memos ..........27 Erasing Images ..............

  • Page 7: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 16.0-megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 4608X3456 pixels. Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items: Common Product Components:...

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1. Zoom lever 2. Flash Power button ON/OFF 4. Status LED 5. Self-timer LED 6. Microphone 7. Lens Rear View a. LCD monitor b. USB terminal c. Strap holder d. Battery / Memory card cover e.

  • Page 9: Lcd Monitor Display

    LCD Monitor Display [5] ISO 100 Capture mode [7] ISO 200 1. Flash mode [9] ISO 400 [b] Auto [0] ISO 800 [a] Flash On 00214 00214 00214 ] ISO 1600 [d] Flash Off ] ISO 3200 [c] Red-eye ] ISO 6400 [`] Slow Sync 10.
  • Page 10 Video mode 1. Zoom status 2. Storage media 3. Video resolution 4. Video quality 5. Elapsed time / Available recording time 6. Battery condition 7. Mode icon 8. Audio off icon 00:00:00 / 02:28:49 00:00:00 / 02:28:49 Playback mode - Still image playback 1.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Preparation 1. Attach the camera strap. 2. Open the battery/memory card cover. 3. Insert the supplied batteries with correct orientation as shown. 4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional). The camera has 32MB internal memory (11MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/SDHC memory card to expand the camera’s memory capacity.

  • Page 12: Turn The Camera On By Pressing Playback Button

    Turn the Camera On by Pressing Playback Button 1. Press the 7 button for about 3 seconds to turn the camera on and begin playback. Lens do not zooms out/in in this playback preview. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected in the Auto off menu.

  • Page 13: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings The language & date/time needs to be set if and when: The camera is turned on for the first time. The camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time. 1.

  • Page 14: Formatting The Memory Card Or Internal Memory

    Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory This utility formats the memory card (or internal memory) and erases all stored images and data. 1. Press the SET button, and set the camera mode to [ ]; or press the 7 button. 2.

  • Page 15: Capture Mode

    CAPTURE MODE Capturing Images Your camera is equipped with a 3" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on. 2. Press the SET button, and set the camera mode to [ 3.
  • Page 16 Scene mode Description Program AE Select this mode when you want to set parameters manually other than the shutter speed and the aperture value. Select this mode when you want to capture images with the priority given to aperture. Select this mode when you want to capture fast moving subjects in fast shutter speed, or capture still subjects in slow shutter speed.

  • Page 17: Taking Images With Intelligent Scene Mode

    Scene mode Description Sports Select this mode when you want to capture fast-moving subjects. Pets Select this mode when you want to capture your pets. Shoot from their eye level. Landscape Select this mode when you want to capture an image with infinity focus, hard sharpness and high saturation.

  • Page 18: Taking A Panoramic Pictures

    3. Once the camera detects a smile, it will automatically capture 3 images (by default, the flash mode setting is set to d). If the [Capture Md.] is set to [Single], the camera will only capture an image after it detects a smile.

  • Page 19: Find Blur Function

    Recording Shots into Multiple Image Layout The Web Auction mode enables you to easily record images and combine 4 shots into a single image. 1. Set the camera mode to [ ] and press the SET button. 2. Press the MENU button, and select [Capture Md.] icon with the buttons.

  • Page 20: Recording Shots Using Face Detection Technology

    Recording Shots using Face Detection Technology Face Detection Technology can identify and focus on the human faces in the image. 1. Press the SET button, and set the camera mode to [ 2. Press the button, and select [ ] icon with the buttons.

  • Page 21: Taking Images With Interval Capture Mode

    Taking images with Interval Capture mode This mode is used to capture continuous images at a preselected time interval. 1. Set the camera mode to [ ], and press the SET button. 2. Press the MENU button, and select [Capture] icon with the buttons.

  • Page 22: Video Mode

    VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 / 640 x 480 / 720p pixels. 1. Press the REC button. The recording of the video clip will start. Pressing the REC button one more time will end the recording of the video clip.
  • Page 23 Windows Media player or QuickTime Player is recommended to play back the video clip on your computer. QuickTime Player is a free media player available at www.apple.com; and compatible with Mac and Windows computers. For more information about the operation of the media player, refer to its respective help documentation.

  • Page 24: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor. 1. Press the 7 button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be displayed in forward or reverse sequence with the buttons.

  • Page 25: Removing Red-Eye

    Removing Red-eye You can use this function to remove the red-eye effect after an image is taken. 1. Press the 7 button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the image that you want to edit with the buttons.

  • Page 26: Protecting Images

    The date that is printed on the image is the date set on the camera. To print the correct date on the image, set the date on the camera before you capture the image. Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time”...

  • Page 27: Attaching Voice Memos

    Attaching Voice Memos A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded as a memo for captured still images. The voice memo can be recorded only once. 1. Press the 7 button. The last image appears on the screen. 2.

  • Page 28: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on. 2. Press the SET button, and set the camera mode to any scene mode. 3.
  • Page 29 Metering This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure. * Center: Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center. * Spot: A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured to calculate the correct exposure.

  • Page 30: Video Menu

    Date Print The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured. * On / Off Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1.

  • Page 31: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu In the [7] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Press the 7 button. 2. Press the MENU button, and select [Playback] icon with the buttons. Press the SET button. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 32: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Set your camera’s operating environment. 1. Set the camera mode to [ ]; or press the 7 button. 2. Press the MENU button, and select [Setup] icon with the buttons. Press the SET button. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.
  • Page 33 Format Refer to section in this manual titled “Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory” for further details. Media Info. This displays the free capacity of the internal memory or the memory card. Sys. Info. This displays the firmware version of the camera. Sys.

  • Page 34: Transferring Files To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement Windows Macintosh Pentium III 1GHz or equivalent PowerPC G3/G4/G5 Windows XP/Vista/7 OS 10.3.9 or later 512MB RAM 256MB RAM (512 MB recommended) 150MB available hard disk space 128MB available hard disk space CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive Available USB port Available USB port...

  • Page 35: Editing Software Installation

    EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION There are 2 types of software that are included on the CD-ROM: ArcSoft MediaImpression™ - Easily, creatively, and productively manage your multimedia files. Create your own movies or photo slide shows, and share your photo, video and music files easily through simple email attachments or popular photo printing and video sharing websites.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting & Service Informaition

    TROUBLESHOOTING & SERVICE INFORMAITION 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 37: Technical Support

    Connect the camera to the printer, images with printer when the camera is turn on the camera, and then select PictBridge-complia powered off. Printer nt printers. Technical support For technical assistance, free driver updates, product information, and news releases, visit the following web site: http://www.BenQ.com...

  • Page 38: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/2.3” Panasonic CCD sensor (16.0 megapixels) Image resolution Still image 16M(4608x3456), 12M(3968x2976), 8M(3264x2448), 2M(1600x1200), VGA(640x480), 16:9(4608x2592) Video clip HD(1280 x 720), VGA(640 x 480), QVGA(320 x 240) LCD monitor 3” full color TFT LCD (460K pixels) Recording media 32MB internal memory (11MB available for image storage) Supports SD/SDHC memory card (1GB ~ 32GB) (optional)

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