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- Page 1 GH650 / GH658 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 attach force. Plus, be sure to protect the the neck strap to the camera and always camera from strong impacts. put the camera around your neck. If the batteries suddenly depleted and When the camera is not in use, always caused the lens fail to retract, please turn the power off.
- Page 4 Keep your camera away from sharp When the camera is not in use, please objects and avoid collision. place it in the pouch and a steady place. Plus, always keep your camera away from pressure to avoid possible damage.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Touring the camera .....................8 Checking the package contents ................8 Camera ..........................9 Front view ..........................9 Back view ..........................9 Top view ..........................10 Bottom view ........................10 Right view ..........................11 Left view ..........................11 LED Indicator light ......................12 4-way control and OK button ................13 Preparing the camera for use ................ - Page 6 Photo size ..........................33 Quality ..........................34 Refine Image ........................34 Setting EV ..........................34 White Balance ........................35 ISO ............................36 Metering ..........................36 AF Area ..........................37 AF Lamp ..........................37 Digital Zoom ........................38 Date Stamp .......................... 38 Auto Review ........................
- Page 7 Printing images ......................56 Printing with PictBridge ....................56 Troubleshooting and service information ........... 59 Technical support .....................61 Specifications ...................... 62...
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Page 8: Touring The Camera
8 Touring the camera Touring the camera Checking the package contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. Quick Guide 1. Quick Guide 2. Digital camera 3. USB cable 4. AA battery x 4 5. -
Page 9: Camera
Touring the camera 9 Camera Front view 1. AF Assist Lamp / Self-timer LED indicator 2. Lens Back view 3. LCD display 4. Movie Record button 5. AE/AF Lock button 6. Playback button 7. OK button / 4-way navigation control 8. -
Page 10: Top View
10 Touring the camera Top view 10.Zoom dial 11.Shutter button 12.Power button 13.Mode dial 14.LED indicator light Bottom view 15.Battery/card cover 16.Tripod mount... -
Page 11: Right View
Touring the camera 11 Right view 17.Strap eyelet Left view 18.Flash button 19.Strap eyelet 20.Speaker 21.USB/TV Out... -
Page 12: Led Indicator Light
12 Touring the camera LED Indicator light Indicator State Description Status LED No light The digital camera is on or off. Solid green The digital camera is powering up. Status LED Blinking green • The digital camera is in the power-saving mode. -
Page 13: 4-Way Control And Ok Button
Touring the camera 13 4-way control and OK button You can choose camera settings by pressing the 4-way control or EV/Rotate/Up • Changes EV settings. • Pauses/Starts video playback. • Rotates an image clockwise by 90 degrees. • Navigates through the menu and submenu selections. Left/Focus •... -
Page 14: Preparing The Camera For Use
14 Preparing the camera for use Preparing the camera for use This section will guide you on how to prepare the camera before its initial use. Attaching the strap 1. Make sure the lens cover and the strap are well combined. 2. -
Page 15: Installing The Batteries
Preparing the camera for use 15 Installing the batteries Use only the specified batteries for the camera, and always turn off the camera before removing the batteries. To install the batteries: 1. Unlock and open the battery/card cover. 2. Insert the batteries in the correct direction by matching the label on the battery slot. -
Page 16: Installing An Sd Card
16 Preparing the camera for use • Turn off the camera before installing or removing the batteries. • Use only the specified battery type. Using other types of batteries may damage the camera and invalidate the warranty. • Ensure that the batteries are inserted into the product with correct polarity. Incorrect polarity may damage the camera or cause fire. -
Page 17: Turning The Power On And Off
Preparing the camera for use 17 3. Close and lock the battery/card cover. Before initial use of an SD card, please format the card first by pressing > > > > > Format Turning the Power On and Off Before turning on the camera, be sure to remove the lens cover. Otherwise, the lens will not be extended and the camera will beep four times. -
Page 18: Initial Setting
18 Initial setting 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 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 button to turn the power on. Power Be sure that you have removed the lens cover before turning on the camera. 2. -
Page 20: Capture Mode
20 Operating the camera Capture mode Item Description Record Mode Indicates the current mode. Flash Indicates flash settings. Self-timer/Burst Indicates Self-timer settings. Zoom indicator Displays zoom. Shots remaining Indicates the remaining shots available. Battery Indicates battery level. Storage media Indicates current storage media in use. - Page 21 Operating the camera 21 Item Description Date stamp Indicates date stamp is enabled. Shake warning Indicates the light is not enough and the camera is shaking, which may cause the captured image blurred. If the shake warning appears, you can still capture images.
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Page 22: Flash Mode
22 Operating the camera Item Description Exposure bracketing Displays Exposure bracketing settings. 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... -
Page 23: Using The Self-Timer
Operating the camera 23 3. Press repeatedly until your desired flash mode is displayed on the LCD monitor. • The flash mode is not available in Continuous Shooting and HDR modes. • The flash mode cannot be activated if the flash does not open. •... -
Page 24: Using The Ae/Af Lock (Ae-L/Af-L) Button
24 Operating the camera 2. Press repeatedly until your desired focus mode is displayed on the LCD monitor. Icon Mode Description Auto Focus With auto focus, the camera will focus on the subject automatically. Macro / Super This mode is designed for close-up Macro photography. -
Page 25: Selecting The Shooting Mode
Operating the camera 25 Selecting the Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select one of the eight shooting modes: Icon Mode Description Program The camera automatically configures the appropriate settings, so you can capture images with ease. Smart The camera detects the shooting condition and automatically switches to the appropriate scene Scene mode. -
Page 26: Using Smart Scene Mode
26 Operating the camera Using Smart Scene mode Automatically selects the best scene mode from Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Night Scene, and Night Portrait. 1. Set the mode dial to 2. Press the shutter halfway to set automatic focus. The selected shooting mode is displayed in the top left corner of the screen. - Page 27 Operating the camera 27 Icon Mode Description Night Scene Captures photos in a low-light environment, such as in the evening or at night. Lomo Creates a lomo-like effect by adding over saturated colors, dark corners, and so on. Fireworks Adds exposure time to shoot firework trails. Please keep the camera steady or use a tripod while using this mode.
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Page 28: Using Panorama Mode
28 Operating the camera Icon Mode Description Automatically increases the dynamic range on necessary portion of the image and enhances the details of dark areas. Using Panorama mode Use this feature to create a panoramic photo from multiple shots. You can combine several shots into one single image quickly and easily. - Page 29 Operating the camera 29 4. Full press the shutter to start shooting. When shooting starts, a white-cross locates on the center and a yellow line displays horizontally (or vertically) through the screen. In addition, a shooting bar displays to present the shooting position and the white portion of the bar indicates where has been taken.
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Page 30: Using Continuous Shooting Mode
30 Operating the camera Using Continuous Shooting mode In this mode, you can take consecutive shots. Icon Mode Description Burst Fully press and hold the shutter to take a continuous shooting until you release the shutter or the memory card is full. Speedy Burst Fully press the shutter and release it. -
Page 31: Using Manual Exposure Mode
Operating the camera 31 Using Manual Exposure mode You can choose the aperture value and shutter speed in Manual Exposure mode. To adjust values in Manual Exposure mode: 1. Set the mode dial to 2. Press 3. Adjust the settings. •... -
Page 32: Recording Videos
32 Operating the camera Recording Videos You can record video with this camera. Set the movie settings before you start recording a video. To record the video clip: 1. Press to start recording. 2. Use the lever to zoom in/out on the subject. Zoom 3. -
Page 33: Using The Capture Menu
Operating the camera 33 Using the Capture Menu Press to access more capture options. Depending on your settings, the displayed option icons in the Capture menu may vary. 1. Press > 2. Press to select a menu item. 3. Press to enter the submenu. -
Page 34: Quality
34 Operating the camera Quality Sets the quality (compression) at which the image is captured. The quality determines the amount of compression applied to your images. Super Fine quality would give you the best images with sharper details and less compression. -
Page 35: White Balance
Operating the camera 35 White Balance Compensates for color temperatures in different lighting conditions, so white and other colors can display properly when you capture images. Icon Mode Description Auto Adjusts white balance automatically. Daylight Used in bright daylight conditions. Cloudy Used in twilight or shady conditions. -
Page 36: Iso
36 Operating the camera ISO configures the camera sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO value, the brighter picture you can take in a low-light environment. Yet, you may see more noise in the picture as you increase the ISO value. Icon Description Automatically sets the ISO value. -
Page 37: Af Area
Operating the camera 37 2. Press to enter the submenu. 3. Press to select a metering option. 4. Press to confirm setting. AF Area This feature determines the area on which the camera focuses. Icon Mode Description Face Tracking Automatically detects faces and tracks faces continuously. -
Page 38: Digital Zoom
38 Operating the camera Digital Zoom The digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the image using a software process. To enable the digital zoom: 1. Press > > Digital Zoom 2. Press to enter the submenu. 3. Press to select 4. Press to confirm setting. -
Page 39: Grid Line
Operating the camera 39 Grid Line Shows a a rule-of-thirds grid on the LCD monitor to help your still image composition. To set the Grid Line: 1. Press > > Grid Line 2. Press to enter the submenu. 3. Press to select 4. -
Page 40: Wind Cut
40 Operating the camera Wind Cut Use this feature to reduce wind noise during video recording. To enable Wind Cut: 1. Press > > Wind Cut 2. Press to enter the submenu. 3. Press to select 4. Press to confirm setting. AF Mode Use this feature to control the auto focus method in recording videos. -
Page 41: Other Settings
Other settings 41 Other settings Press > , and then select an option. Option Submenu Description Sounds [Startup] Sets a type of the startup sound. [Shutter] Sets the shutter sound on and off. [Beep Volume] Adjusts the volume. Power Save [1 min.] For power conservation, the camera automatically enters the standby mode... - Page 42 42 Other settings Option Submenu Description Startup Image [On] Activates the system startup image when you turn on the camera. [Off] Disables the startup image function. Battery Type [Alkaline] Selects if the type of battery used in the camera is Alkaline. [Ni-MH] Selects if the type of battery used in the camera is Ni-MH.
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Page 43: Playback Mode
Playback mode 43 Playback mode Press to switch to mode. Playback If the camera is turned off, you can directly switch to Playback mode by pressing and holding Item Description Playback Indicates that the camera is in mode. Playback mode Protect Indicates that the file is protected and cannot be deleted. -
Page 44: Options For Playback And Editing
44 Playback mode Options for playback and editing When the camera is in mode, press to view the next/ Playback previous recorded 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 45: Viewing Multiple Files At A Time
Playback mode 45 Viewing multiple files at a time Shows up to 9 files at a time on the screen. To view multiple files: 1. Press to switch to mode. Playback 2. Slide the lever to . In this mode, maximum 9 files (shown in Zoom thumbnails) are displayed on the screen. -
Page 46: Using Movie Edit
46 Playback mode Using Movie Edit When a video clip is paused, press to enter Movie Edit mode. An edit panel appears on the left side of the screen. To edit the movie, do the following: 1. Press to select: •... -
Page 47: Adjusting The Playback Volume
Playback mode 47 Adjusting the playback volume Increases or decreases the volume of a video clip, audio clip, or voice memo during playback. To adjust the playback volume: 1. Press to switch to mode. Playback 2. Press to select a video clip, audio clip, or voice memo that you want to play. -
Page 48: Slideshow
48 Playback mode The images are displayed in thumbnail view. 4. Press to select the files that you want to delete and press to mark the file for deletion. A icon appears on the marked files. 5. Press . A confirmation message appears on the screen. Press to select and press to confirm deletion. -
Page 49: Protecting Files
Playback mode 49 Protecting files Prevents selected files from accidental removal. To protect a single file: 1. Press to switch to mode. Playback 2. Press to select the file that you want to protect. 3. Press > > Protect 4. Press to enter the submenu. -
Page 50: Voice Memo
50 Playback mode 3. Press to enter the submenu. 4. Press to select and press Lock All 5. A confirmation message appears on the screen. Press to select to confirm files protection. You can remove the protection anytime by following the same procedure as shown above. -
Page 51: Filter Effects
Playback mode 51 Filter Effects Applies a special effect to a still image (aspect ratio 4:3 only). Item Description Soft Applies a soft appearance. This effect is available for a still image at 3M / VGA only. Selective Color Retains the color tone you choose while the rest of the scene becomes black and white. -
Page 52: Dpof
52 Playback mode 5. Press to select the target image size to which you want to reduce and press 6. A confirmation message appears on the screen. Press to select to confirm the change and save the image file. • This function is only applicable to photos with 4:3 aspect ratio. •... -
Page 53: Copy
Playback mode 53 7. After all settings are complete, press to select and press Done To reset DPOF: 1. Press to switch to mode. Playback 2. Press > > DPOF 3. Press to enter the submenu. 4. Press to select and press to clear all DPOF settings. -
Page 54: Movie Paste
54 Playback mode To copy all files: 1. Press to switch to mode. Playback 2. Press > > Copy 3. Press to enter the submenu. 4. Choose the copy method, and press to continue. 5. Press and press All Images 6. -
Page 55: Making Connection
Making connection 55 Making connection Bundled software The camera offers the following programs on a CD. MAGIX Video easy MAGIX Video easy SE is an intuitive video editing program. Simply select your video, add text, music and transition effects to create your own movie. Burn your movie into DVD, export to mobile devices, or present your videos on the Internet. -
Page 56: Connecting The Camera To A Tv
56 Making connection Connecting the camera to a TV You can play files in your camera on a TV using an AV cable (optional). • Before connecting the camera to a TV, set the TV Out to match TV’s video output format. -
Page 57: Print All
Making connection 57 • : Select to print all images at a time. Print All • : Select to print only the images with DPOF tag. Print DPOF To set the printing settings on the selected files: 1. On Print Mode menu, press to select and press Print Select... - Page 58 58 Making connection • To view the selected image in full screen display, slide the Zoom lever to . To switch back to thumbnail display, slide the Zoom lever to • The maximum number of copies is 99. 3. Press to enter the printer settings and set the necessary settings.
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Page 59: Troubleshooting And Service Information
Troubleshooting and service information 59 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 batteries correctly. - Page 60 60 Troubleshooting and service information Problem Cause Solution The flash does The camera flash is turned Set the flash to Auto Flash. not fire. off. The light source is sufficient. Even though the The distance to the subject Get closer to the subject and flash fired, the is greater than the flash's shoot.
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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 Panasonic 16 Mega Pixels, 1/2.3 inch CCD Zoom Optical: 26X Digital: Up to 5X (Preview) / Up to 10X (Playback) Lens f = 4 (W) ~ 104 (T) mm F= 3.1 (W) ~ 5.9 (T) (f = 22.3 mm ~ 580 mm, 35 mm equivalent) Focus Range Normal: W = 0.8 m ~ Infinity;... - Page 63 Specifications 63 Dimensions / 120.2 x 79 x 87.1 mm Weight 410 g (w/o batteries & SD card) Interface Digital output: USB 2.0 compatible Audio / Video output (NTSC/PAL/HDMI) PictBridge compatible Accessories • Standard: - USB cable - Software & user manual CD - Quick Guide - Neck strap - Non-rechargeable AA batteries x 4...