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A “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with the above Directives has been made and is available from BenQ Corp. upon request. FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Touring the camera ......1 Playback mode ......16 Checking the package contents ..1 Options for playback and editing 17 Camera components ..... 1 Enlarging an image ......17 Viewing multiple files at a time ..17 Front view and bottom view ...1 Protecting ........
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. Hand strap 6. Leather case 7.
2 Preparing the camera for use Rear view 1. LCD display 2. W (Wide) : Zoom-out or thumbnail view (playback) 3. T (Tele) : Zoom-in 4. Strap eyelet 5. Play button 6. Capture mode (toggling between still image capturing and movie recording) 7.
Preparing the camera for use 3 To remove the battery: 1. Open the battery/SD card cover. 2. Press and hold the battery. 3. Release the battery lock lever. 4. When the battery has come out a little, gently pull it out the rest of the way.
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. Press > , or to locate a desired options (under three different tabs: ), and then press to make selections.
6 Capture mode Capture mode Item Description Page reference Scene mode Flash mode Focus mode Drive mode Zoom bar Image size Number of shots available Image quality AF area Battery status Histogram Exposure value (EV) AE metering White balance ISO sensitivity •...
Capture mode 7 Scene mode Select one of the following scene modes to fit your shooting condition. Icon Mode Description Auto Lets the camera automatically decide most settings, so you can capture images with ease. Manual Lets you decide all available shooting parameters. Movie Record Captures videos with sound.
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8 Capture mode Landscape Portrait Makes the subject (usually a person) stand out while the background is blurred slightly. Web Auction Optimizes image file size for use on the Internet. High ISO Portrait Takes a clear picture In a low-light environment. Flash is always off.
Capture mode 9 Flash mode The flash offers an 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.
10 Capture mode Pan Focus Used when you want to capture everything (for example, fast-moving objects or subjects in the dark) from near to far in an acceptable focus. Infinity Used when capturing images at long distance. To select a focus mode: 1.
Capture mode 11 2. Press , and then select an image size. 3. Press > Image quality Icon Mode 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.
12 Capture mode 5. Press the shutter to capture the image. • Due to environmental factors such as lighting, the number of detected faces might be different from that of the actual faces. • To achieve the best result, ask your subjects not to turn their faces partially away from the lens.
Capture mode 13 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.
14 Capture mode Effect Adds color filter effects to the image or video you want to capture. Icon Mode Description Normal No effects are added. Vivid Adds an effect with very clear and bright color tones. Sepia Adds an effect with dark reddish brown color tones, so the image or video looks as if it is old.
Other settings 15 Frame Rate: 30/15 fps (frames Timer Record Setup: Records per second) videos at the time and the duration you set. After setup, follow the procedure below to activate Timer Record. To select a Movie Record option: 1. Press and make sure you can see the icon on the screen.
16 Playback mode Playback mode Press to enter the playback mode. • When the camera is off, pressing while holding will enter the playback mode. • In the capture mode, press to enter the playback mode. • In the playback mode, press or the Shutter to switch to the capture mode.
Playback mode 17 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.
18 Playback mode Rotating an image Changes the orientation of an image. To rotate an image: 1. Press > to move to the image you want to rotate. 2. Press 3. Press to change the image to a different orientation. 4.
Working with computer and AV system 19 Resizing Changes an image file to a smaller size, and overwrites the image file or saves it as another new file. To resize an image: 1. Press > to move to the image you want to resize. 2.
20 Working with computer and AV system 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: 1. Connect the end of the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera. 2.
Troubleshooting and service information 21 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...
Turn on the camera, select images with printer when the camera is PictBridge, and then connect to the PictBridge- powered off. 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...
Specifications 23 Specifications Image sensor 8 megapixel CCD; size: 1/2.5-inch LCD display 2.5-inch LTPS LCD; 230K dots Zoom Optical: 3X Digital: 4X (preview) / 12X (playback) Wise Zoom: 30X (Optical Zoom + Digital Zoom) when the image size is VGA (640 x 480) Lens F2.7 ~ F5.2 Wide: 6.2 mm (135 camera: 37.5 mm)
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24 Specifications Power source Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery Working temperature 0 - 40 degrees Celsius Dimensions 91 x 59 x 14.7 mm (slimmest 12.5 mm) (W x H x D) Weight 120 g (without battery & SD card) System requirements • Pentium III 600 Mhz or higher compatible CPU •...