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- Page 1 LH500 Series Digital Camera User Manual...
- Page 2 Copyright Copyright 2012 BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation.
- Page 3 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 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Unpacking ........... . . 8 General Guide. - Page 6 • Using Scene Mode What is Scene Mode? ......... . . 39 •...
- Page 7 • Other Settings (Setup) 61 Configuring Camera Sound Settings ..... (Sounds). . . 61 Configuring a Startup Image ........61 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule .
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Page 8: Unpacking
Unpacking As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. • Digital camera • Rechargeable Li-ion battery • Hand strap • USB cable • Pouch (optional) •... -
Page 9: General Guide
General Guide • Camera Front Back 10 12 [ SET ] 1 Zoom controller 12 [ ] (Movie) button 22 Tripod hole 2 Mode dial 13 Strap hole Use this hole when 3 Shutter button 14 [SET] button attaching to a tripod. 4 Front lamp 15 [ ] (Delete) button... -
Page 10: Monitor Screen Contents
Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators, icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status. • The sample screens in this section are intended to show you the locations of all the indicators and figures that can appear on the monitor screen in various modes. They do not represent screens that actually appear on the camera. - Page 11 • Movie Recording 1 Recording mode 2 White balance setting 3 Remaining movie memory capacity 4 Movie recording time 5 EV value 6 Battery level indicator 7 Movie recording indicator • Snapshot Viewing 1 Silent mode 2 File type 3 Protect indicator 4 Folder name/file name 5 Snapshot image size 6 Snapshot image quality...
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Page 12: Configuring Monitor Screen Settings
Configuring Monitor Screen Settings You can turn display information on and off by pressing [ ] (DISP). You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode. Displays information about image settings, etc. (REC mode Information display on only). -
Page 13: First, Charge The Battery Prior To Use
First, charge the battery prior to use. Note that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps below to load the battery into the camera and charge it. • Use only the provided batteries or type of battery and charger that came with your camera. -
Page 14: To Charge The Battery
To charge the battery You can use either of the two following methods to charge the camera’s battery. • USB adapter • USB connection to a computer • To charge with the USB adapter Turn off the camera. Check to make sure that the camera is powered off. If it isn’t, press [ ] (Power) to turn off the camera. - Page 15 Turn off the camera. Check to make sure that the camera is powered off. If it isn’t, press [ ] (Power) to turn off the camera. Monitor screen ] (Power) Connect one end of the USB cable into the camera. IMPORTANT! •...
- Page 16 After charging is complete, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and then from the computer. NOTE • Even if you turn on the camera, the battery will continue to charge if there is a USB connection with a computer. In this case, however, back lamp operation will change as described below.
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Page 17: Configuring Basic Settings The First Time You Turn On The Camera
Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Turn On the Camera The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the display language, date, and time settings. Failure to set the date and time correctly will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with images. -
Page 18: Loading A Memory Card
Use one of the above types of memory card. • The above are supported memory card types as of May 2011. • Noted memory card capacities are standard values. • Use only SD cards that are compliant with the SD Card Association specification. Loading a Memory Card Press [ ] (Power) to turn off the camera and then open the battery... -
Page 19: Formatting (Initializing) A New Memory Card
Formatting (initializing) a New Memory Card You need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time. Press [ ] (Power) to turn on the camera and then press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the second Control Panel option from the bottom (MENU) and then press [SET]. -
Page 20: Turning The Camera On And Off
Turning the Camera On and Off Turning the Power On To turn on Press [ ] (Power) and (REC). power and enter • The back lamp will light green the REC mode momentarily and the lens will extend out of the camera. ] (Power) To turn on Press [... -
Page 21: Shooting Snapshots
Shooting Snapshots Press [ ] (Power) to turn on the camera. Press Press (REC) to enter REC mode. The camera will enter the REC mode. Make sure is on the display. Snapshot mode icon Monitor screen Shutter button ] (REC) Remaining Snapshot Memory Capacity Point the camera at... - Page 22 Continuing to keep the camera still, press the shutter button the rest of the way down. This records the snapshot. Full-press Recording a Movie ] (Movie) Press [ ] (Movie) to start movie recording. Press [ (Movie) again to stop movie recording.
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Page 23: Using The Mode Dial
Using the Mode Dial Rotate the mode dial to select one of the five shooting modes: Icon Mode Description Lets you select the desired art mode that allows you to Art Shot shoot images with additional effects. See Using Art Shot on page 37. -
Page 24: Viewing Snapshots
Viewing Snapshots Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen. Press [ ] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode. 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456 • This will display one of the snapshots currently stored in memory. •... -
Page 25: Deleting Snapshots And Movies
Deleting Snapshots and Movies If memory becomes full, you can delete snapshots and movies you no longer need in order to free up storage and record more images. • In either the REC mode or PLAY mode, you can delete files simply by pressing [ ] (Delete). -
Page 26: To Delete All Files
To delete all files Press [ ] (Delete). Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Delete All Images” and then press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Yes” and then press [SET] to delete all files. This will cause the message “No image”... -
Page 27: Snapshot Tutorial
Snapshot Tutorial Using the Control Panel The Control Panel can be used to configure camera settings. In the REC mode, press [SET]. This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings. [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Available settings Control Panel [SET]... -
Page 28: Changing The Image Size
Changing the Image Size (Size) To select the snapshot image size In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the top Control Panel option (Snapshot Image Size). Use [ ] and [ ] to select an image size and then press [SET]. Suggested Print Image Size (Pixels) Size and... -
Page 29: Using Flash
Using Flash (Flash) In the REC mode, press [ ] ( ) once. Flash Use [ ] and [ ] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. • If there are no indicators on the monitor screen, you can cycle through the flash modes by pressing [ ] ( ). -
Page 30: Using The Self-Timer
Red-eye Reduction Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye. -
Page 31: Using Soft Skin
NOTE • The Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features. Burst, some Scene Mode scenes • The Triple Self-timer cannot be used together with Movie and some Scene Mode scenes. Using Soft Skin The soft skin feature enhances the skin tone and eliminates wrinkles and blemishes so that the facial skin appears soft and smooth. -
Page 32: Using Hdr
Using HDR The HDR feature optimizes the balance between bright areas and dark areas when shooting images. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the sixth Control Panel option from the top (HDR). Use [ ] and [ ] to select “HDR: On”... -
Page 33: Shooting Without Disturbing Others
Shooting without Disturbing Others (Silent Mode) The Silent mode automatically disables flash, mutes operation tones, and configures other settings to avoid disturbing others around you. It comes in handy when shooting in a museum or other areas where flash photograph is prohibited. In the REC mode, press [SET]. -
Page 34: Shooting With Zoom
Shooting with Zoom Your camera provides you with 24X optical zoom (that changes the lens focal distance), which can be used in combination with digital zoom (that digitally processes the center portion of the image to enlarge it). The image deterioration point depends on the image size. In the REC mode, slide the zoom controller to zoom. -
Page 35: Recording Movie Images And Audio
Recording Movie Images and Audio To record a movie Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 28). The length of the movie you can record will depend on the quality setting you select. In the REC mode, point the camera at Remaining recording time the subject and then press (page 72) -
Page 36: Recording Audio Only
Recording Audio Only (Voice REC) Voice REC lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie. Turn the Mode dial to This causes to appear on the monitor screen. Press the shutter button to start recording. Remaining recording time •... -
Page 37: Using Art Shot
Using Art Shot Art Shot provides you with a collection of shooting effects that you can add when shooting snapshots. NOTE • Art Shot is available only in recording still images. Some Sample Art Shots Lomo Soft Focus Soft Light Vivid To shoot an image with Art Shot Turn the mode dial to [... - Page 38 • Using Art Shot Information Screen To find out more about an art shot, select it with the boundary on the art shot selection screen, and then slide the zoom controller in either direction. • To return to the art shot menu, slide the zoom controller again.
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Page 39: Using Scene Mode
Using Scene Mode NOTE • More scene modes are available by rotating the mode dial. What is Scene Mode? Scene Mode provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of different types of shooting conditions. When you need to change the setup of the camera, simply find the scene that matches what you are trying to achieve, and the camera sets it up automatically. - Page 40 Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene. This returns to the REC mode. • The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect until you select a different scene. • To select a different Scene Mode scene, repeat the above procedure from step 1.
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Page 41: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. • REC mode menu contents and operations are different from those in the PLAY mode. This section explains operations using the REC menu screen. Using On-screen Menus •... -
Page 42: Rec Mode Settings
REC Mode Settings (REC) Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) Procedure ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab Focus Focus Mode Approximate Focus Range Settings Type of Shot Snapshot Movies Snapshot Movies ∞ Wide: 10 cm to (infinity) ∞ General (3.9" Auto Focus Automatic ∞... - Page 43 To focus with manual focus On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boundary. Watching the image on the monitor screen use [ ] and [ ] to adjust focus. •...
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Page 44: Specifying The Auto Focus Area
Changing the Focus Frame Shape (Focus Frame) Procedure ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab Focus Frame You can use this procedure to select from among five different shapes, including a heart shape, for the focus frame. Settings NOTE • Half-pressing the shutter button will cause the focus frame to change one of the shapes shown below. -
Page 45: Using Face Tracking
IMPORTANT! • Selecting “ Tracking” can cause vibration and noise to occur due to lens operation while tracking a subject. This does not indicate malfunction. Using Face Tracking When shooting people, the face tracking feature detects the faces of up to eight individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly. -
Page 46: Reducing The Effects Of Camera And Subject Movement
Using Burst Procedure ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab Burst While Burst is turned on, images are continually recorded until memory becomes full, as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. Releasing the shutter button stops shooting. Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement (Stabilizer) Procedure ] (REC) -
Page 47: Using Icon Help
Displaying the On-screen Grid (Grid) Procedure ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab Grid The on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode monitor screen for easy vertical and horizontal alignment when composing images. Using Icon Help (Icon Help) Procedure ] (REC) [SET] MENU... -
Page 48: Configuring Power On Default Settings
Configuring Power On Default Settings (Memory) Procedure ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab Memory When you turn off the camera, it remembers the current settings of all enabled memory items and restores them when you turn it back on. Any memory item that is disabled will be returned to its initial default setting whenever you turn off the camera. -
Page 49: Image Quality Settings
Image Quality Settings (Quality) Specifying Snapshot Image Quality (Quality (Snapshot)) Procedure ] (REC) [SET] MENU Quality Tab Quality (Snapshot) Fine Gives image quality priority. Normal Normal • The “Fine” setting helps to bring out details when shooting a finely detailed image of nature that includes dense tree branches or leaves, or an image of a complex pattern. -
Page 50: Controlling White Balance
Controlling White Balance (White Balance) Procedure ] (REC) [SET] MENU Quality Tab White Balance You can adjust white balance to match the source of light available where you are shooting and avoid the blue cast that results when shooting outdoors when it is cloudy, and the green cast that results when shooting under fluorescent lighting. -
Page 51: Specifying Iso Sensitivity
Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) Procedure ] (REC) [SET] MENU Quality Tab ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light. Auto Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to conditions. Lower sensitivity Less noise ISO 64 Slow shutter speed ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 Fast shutter speed (Set for... -
Page 52: Viewing Snapshots And Movies
Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots See page 24 for the procedure for viewing snapshots. Viewing a Movie Press [ ] (PLAY) and then use [ ] and [ ] to display the movie you want to view. Press [ ] (Movie) to start Movie icon: playback. -
Page 53: Zooming An On-Screen Image
Zooming an On-screen Image In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the images until the one you want is displayed. Slide the zoom controller towards to zoom. Zoom factor You can use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to scroll the zoomed Image area image on the monitor screen. -
Page 54: Other Playback Functions (Play)
Other Playback Functions (PLAY) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other playback operations. Using the PLAY Panel Pressing [SET] in the PLAY mode will display the PLAY Panel. • Example PLAY Panel Operation In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. - Page 55 Displays the PLAY menu. You can perform the following operations on the PLAY menu. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the tab Tabs where the menu item you want to configure is located. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the menu item you want, and then press [ ].
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Page 56: Playing A Slideshow On The Camera
Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the third PLAY Panel item from the bottom (Slideshow) and then press [SET]. Start Starts the slideshow. Time from the start to the end of the slideshow Time 1 to 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes Amount of time each image remains displayed... -
Page 57: Performing Playback Without Disturbing Others
Performing Playback without Disturbing Others (Silent Mode) The Silent mode turns off camera operation sounds so you can avoid disturbing others around you when play back images. In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. On the PLAY panel, use [ ] and [ ] to select the second menu option from the bottom (Silent) and then press [SET]. -
Page 58: Resizing A Snapshot
Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect) Procedure ] (PLAY) [SET] MENU PLAY Tab Protect Protects specific files. 1. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the files until the one you want to protect is displayed. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “On” and then press [SET]. -
Page 59: Adding Audio To A Snapshot
Cropping a Snapshot (Trimming) Procedure ] (PLAY) Snapshot Screen [SET] MENU PLAY Tab Trimming You can crop a snapshot to trim parts you do not need, and Zoom factor save the result in a separate file. The original snapshot is also Represents snapshot retained. -
Page 60: To Play Snapshot Audio
IMPORTANT! • Note that you cannot restore the original audio of an Audio Snapshot after you delete or re-record it. To play snapshot audio In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the images until the Audio Snapshot you want is displayed. -
Page 61: Other Settings (Setup)
Other Settings (Setup) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other operations in both the REC mode and PLAY mode. Configuring Camera Sound Settings (Sounds) Procedure [SET] MENU Setup Tab Sounds Startup Half Shutter Sound 1 / Sound 2 / Sound 3 / Sound 4 / Sound 5 / Off Shutter Beep... -
Page 62: Specifying The File Name Serial Number Generation Rule
Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule (File Numbering) Procedure [SET] MENU Setup Tab File Numbering Use the following procedure to specify the rule that governs generation of the serial number used in file names. Tells the camera to remember the last used file number. A new file will be named using the next sequential number, even if files are deleted or if a blank memory card is loaded. -
Page 63: Configuring World Time Settings (World Time)
Configuring World Time Settings (World Time) Procedure [SET] MENU Setup Tab World Time You can use the World Time screen to view the current time in a zone that is different from your Home City when you go on a trip, etc. World Time displays the current time in 162 cities in 32 time zones around the globe. -
Page 64: Time Stamping Snapshots
Time Stamping Snapshots (Date Stamp) Procedure [SET] MENU Setup Tab Date Stamp You can configure the camera to stamp the recording date only, or date and time in the lower right corner of each snapshot. • Once date and time information is stamped into a snapshot, it cannot be edited or deleted. -
Page 65: Specifying The Date Format
Specifying the Date Format Procedure [SET] MENU Setup Tab Date Format You can select from among three different styles for the date. Example: July 10, 2012 YY/MM/DD 12/7/10 DD/MM/YY 10/7/12 MM/DD/YY 7/10/12 Specifying the Display Language (Language) Procedure [SET] MENU Setup Tab Language •... -
Page 66: Configuring Sleep State Settings
Configuring Sleep State Settings (LCD Save) Procedure [SET] MENU Setup Tab LCD Save This feature turns off the monitor screen whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset amount of time. Press any button to turn the monitor screen back on. Trigger Time Settings: 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, Off (LCD Save is disabled while “Off”... -
Page 67: Configuring [] And [] Settings
Configuring [ ] and [ ] Settings (REC/PLAY) Procedure [SET] MENU Setup Tab REC/PLAY Power On Camera turns on whenever [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is pressed. Camera turns on or off whenever [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is Power On/Off pressed. -
Page 68: Formatting Built-In Memory Or A Memory Card
Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card (Format) Procedure [SET] MENU Setup Tab Format If a memory card is loaded in the camera, this operation will format the memory card. It will format built-in memory if no memory card is loaded. •... -
Page 69: Appendix
Appendix 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 70 Problem Cause Solution The battery The external temperature is power is extremely low. draining quickly. Many shots are being captured in dark places, requiring a flash. The battery or The camera or flash was camera is warm. used continuously over a long period of time.
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Page 71: 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 72: Specifications
Specifications Sensor Sony 16 Mega Pixels, 1/2.3 inch CCD Zoom Optical: 24X Digital: Up to 4x (Preview) / Up to 8x (Still Image Playback) Lens f = 4.5 (W) ~ 108 (T) mm F= 3.0 (W) ~ 6.9 (T) f = 25 mm ~ 600 mm, 35 mm equivalent Focus Range Normal: W = 10 cm ~ Infinity, T = 40 cm ~ Infinity Macro: W = 10 cm ~ 50 cm, T= 40 cm ~ 80 cm... - Page 73 Interface Digital output: USB 2.0 compatible Audio / Video output (NTSC/PAL) Accessories USB Cable / Quick Guide / Wrist Strap / Pouch / Li-ion battery / USB adapter NOTE • Available accessories depend on the actual items shipped and may vary from the list above. All information, designs, and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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