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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.
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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.
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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.
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 Charging the Battery ............
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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 ..............27 MENU OPTIONS ..............28 Capture Menu ..............28 Video Menu ................
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:...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1 2 3 1. Shutter button 2. Flash Power button 4. Self-timer LED 5. Microphone 6. Speaker 7. Lens Rear View a. LCD monitor b. Status LED c. USB terminal d. Strap holder e.
LCD Monitor Display 9. ISO Capture mode [2] Auto 1. Flash mode [5] ISO 100 [b] Auto 00214 00214 00214 [7] ISO 200 [a] Flash On [9] ISO 400 [d] Flash Off [0] ISO 800 [c] Red-eye ] ISO 1600 [`] Slow Sync ] ISO 3200 2.
Video mode 1. Audio off icon 2. Zoom status 3. Storage media 4. Video resolution 5. Video quality 6. Elapsed time / Available recording time 7. Battery condition 8. Mode icon 00:00:00 / 02:28:49 00:00:00 / 02:28:49 Playback mode - Still image playback 1.
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.
Charging the Battery The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use to maximize its performance and lifetime. 1. Connect camera to USB-AC adapter with USB cable. 2.
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.
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.
CAPTURE MODE Capturing Images Your camera is equipped with a 2.7" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the button to turn the power on. 2. Set the camera mode to [ 3.
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Scene mode Description Select this mode when you want to set parameters manually other than Program AE 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.
Scene mode Description Select this mode when you want to capture photos of candlelight scene, Candlelight without spoiling the ambience. Sports Select this mode when you want to capture fast-moving subjects. Select this mode when you want to capture your pets. Shoot from their Pets eye level.
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.
Recording Shots into Multiple Image Layout The Four-grid Shooting 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] icon with the buttons.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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”...
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.
MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1. Press the button to turn the power on. 2. Press the SET button, and set the camera mode to any scene mode. 3.
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.
Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1. Set the camera mode to [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select [Video] 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.
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.
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.
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LCD Bright. Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor. * Auto / Normal / High 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.
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...
EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION There is 1 type of software that is 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING & 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.
Connect the camera to the printer, images with printer when the camera is turn on the camera, and then select Printer PictBridge- powered off. compliant printers. Technical support For technical assistance, free driver updates, product information, and news releases, visit the following web site: http://www.BenQ.com...
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