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- Page 1 C1250/C1255 Digital Camera User Manual Welcome...
- Page 2 Copyright Copyright 2010 by 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 this company.
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Page 3: Fcc Statement
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. - Page 4 Safety warning and notice Before operating the camera, please make sure that you read and fully understand the content in this section. If you ignore and violate all safety warning notices indicated in this section, the camera warranty may be void. Meanwhile, not only the camera but also you and all other people and things around you may be severely damaged, injured, or even placed in danger of death.
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Page 5: Operating Environment
• If a foreign substance or water gets in your camera, please turn the power off immediately and disconnect the batteries. Next, remove the foreign substance or water and send it to the maintenance center. • Whenever there is data in the internal memory or the external memory card, you should make a backup copy to a computer or disc. - Page 6 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 batteries suddenly depleted and When the camera is not in use, always caused the lens fail to retract, please...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Touring the camera ................. 1 Checking the package contents ................ 1 Camera ......................1 Front view and bottom view ................... 1 Preparing the camera for use ............3 Using multifunctional buttons ................. 4 Using an SD card ....................4 Initial setting .................. - Page 8 Table of Contents Smile Catch ......................19 Blink Detector ....................19 Love Portrait ....................19 Pre-composition ....................20 Movie Record mode settings ................20 Battery status ....................21 Other settings ................. 21 Playback mode ................23 Options for playback and editing ..............24 Enlarging an image ....................24 Rotating an image ....................24 Viewing multiple files at a time ................24 Playing back video clips ..................24...
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Page 9: Touring The Camera
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 or Quick Guide 2. Digital camera 3. Non-rechargeable AA Alkaline batteries 4. Leather case 5. -
Page 10: Rear View
2 Touring the camera Rear view 1. LCD display 2. W (Wide) - Zoom-out, turn off the Shooting mode description, or enter the thumbnail view (Playback mode) 3. T (Tele) - Zoom-in or turn on the Shooting mode description 4. Playback mode button - Toggle between Capture and Playback modes 5. -
Page 11: Preparing The Camera For Use
Preparing the camera for use 3 Preparing the camera for use Use only the specified batteries for the camera, and always turn off the camera before removing the batteries. To install the batteries: 1. Open the battery cover (A). 2. Insert the batteries in the correct direction by matching the + - label on the battery cover (B). -
Page 12: Using Multifunctional Buttons
4 Preparing the camera for use Using multifunctional buttons You can choose camera settings by pressing the 4-way control or the button. 1. Left/Focus: • Scrolls left in menus. • Toggles between different focus modes. 2. Up: • Scrolls up in menus. •... -
Page 13: Initial Setting
Initial setting 5 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 14: Operating The Camera
6 Operating the camera 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 Power button to turn the power on. 2. Press >... -
Page 15: Capture Mode
Capture mode 7 Capture mode 9999 9999 -1.0 Item Description Page reference Shooting mode Flash mode Focus mode Drive mode S.S.F. Number of shots available Image size Image quality Face Tracking White Balance AE metering Exposure value (EV) AF area Histogram Battery status Camera shake warning... -
Page 16: More Capture Options In Func Menu
8 Capture mode • In the Capture mode, press to toggle among 5 display modes (standard, complete, none, rule of thirds, and Help Screen). • Use the rule of thirds display mode to improve your composition by placing subjects on at least one of the intersections of these 4 imaginary lines. -
Page 17: Flash Mode
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. -
Page 18: Focus Mode
10 Capture mode Focus mode Icon Mode Description Auto focus Adjusts focus automatically. Macro Used when capturing images at a close distance. Pan Focus Used when you want to capture the subjects in a certain focus range. Infinity Used when capturing images at long distance. To select the focus mode: 1. -
Page 19: Image Quality
Capture mode 11 Image quality Icon Mode Description Super Fine Best image quality with the lowest compression rate. File size is the largest. Fine Better image quality with medium compression rate. File size is medium. Normal Good image quality with the highest compression rate. File size is the smallest. -
Page 20: Iso
12 Capture mode Fluorescent H Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects the green hue of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor photos under fluorescent lighting without a flash. Fluorescent L Manual Used when you want to manually adjust white balance in a particular lighting condition. -
Page 21: Ae Metering
Capture mode 13 AE metering Icon Mode Description Matrix Detects the exposure based on multiple points in the subject area. Cent. Weight (Center Weight) Detects the exposure of the entire shooting screen, but gives more importance to the values near center. Spot Detects the exposure based on the center spot in the subject area. -
Page 22: Shooting Mode
14 Capture mode Shooting mode Select one of the following shooting modes to fit your shooting condition. Icon Mode Description Auto Mode The camera automatically decide most settings, so you can capture images with ease. Smart Scene Automatically selects a shooting mode based on the current shooting environment. - Page 23 Capture mode 15 Snow Used under a very bright light environment such as snow scenes. Fireworks Adds exposure time to shoot firework trails. Please keep the camera steady or use a tripod while using this mode. Building Enhances lines & contracts to highlight the sense of the three dimensions (3D) for a building.
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Page 24: Aperture Priority
16 Capture mode Aperture Priority Aperture priority is often used when shooting static subjects or emphasizing the depth of field. In general, use a smaller aperture if a greater depth of field is needed. To adjust aperture value: 1. Go to the Capture mode with Aperture Priority mode selected. 2. -
Page 25: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb)
Capture mode 17 To select a drive mode: 1. Go to the Capture mode. 2. Press > > Drive Mode. 3. Press , and then select a desired option. 4. Press > Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) The AEB function automatically takes 3 pictures with slightly different settings in the shutter speed or the aperture value. -
Page 26: Setting Sharpness, Saturation And Contrast
18 Capture mode Setting sharpness, saturation and contrast Adjusts how colors appear in the pictures by setting sharpness, saturation, and contrast. To set sharpness, saturation, or contrast: 1. Press > , and then select Sharpness, Saturation or Contrast. 2. Press , and then select High, Normal, or Low. -
Page 27: Smart Scene
Capture mode 19 Smart Scene Automatically selects the best shooting mode from Backlight , Backlight Portrait Landscape , Portrait , Night Scene , Night Portrait , Sunset Macro 1. Press > > Shooting Mode and select 2. Press the shutter halfway to set automatic focus. The selected shooting mode is displayed in the top left corner of the screen. -
Page 28: Pre-Composition
20 Capture mode Pre-composition Captures the background first for positioning the final image. Ideal for asking others to take your photo. 1. Press > > Shooting Mode and select 2. Press the shutter to capture the background. The bottom section of the screen displays the captured background image. -
Page 29: Battery Status
Other settings 21 Battery status Icon Description Battery power is full. Battery power remains adequate. Battery power is low. Battery power is very low. You should replace the batteries ASAP. Other settings Press > , and then select an option. Option Description Sounds... - Page 30 22 Other settings File Numbering [Series] Stores the most recently used file number regardless of deleted files or a change of memory card. This is useful for avoiding the file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer. [Reset] Resets file numbering each time the memory card is changed.
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Page 31: Playback Mode
Playback mode 23 Playback mode Press to enter the Playback mode. 01.15.2009 01.15.2009 01.15.2009 10/115 10/115 08:05 08:05 08:05 IMG 0064.JPG IMG 0064.JPG 1.25MB 1.25MB 1/200 1/200 F2.8 F2.8 • When the camera is off, press and hold for at least one second to enter the Playback mode. -
Page 32: Options For Playback And Editing
24 Playback mode 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. -
Page 33: Adjusting The Playback Volume
Playback mode 25 • Press to stop the video clip, or press to pause it. Press again to resume. • During video playback, press to fast forward or press to rewind. • While pausing video playback, you can press the shutter to capture the video frame as a still image in the VGA format. -
Page 34: Deleting Files
26 Playback mode Deleting files Removes selected or all files. To delete files: 1. Press > > > Delete > 2. Select whether to delete this selected file, other selected, all files, or voice memo only, and then press Protecting files Prevents selected files from accidental removal. -
Page 35: Photo Effect
Playback mode 27 To play back a voice memo: 1. Press to play the voice memo. 2. Press to pause the playback. 3. Press to resume the playback. 4. Press to exit playback. Photo Effect You can add special effects to your images. Icon Option Description... -
Page 36: Resizing
28 Playback mode You cannot trim images in the size of 3:2, 16:9, or VGA. 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. -
Page 37: Working With Computer And Av System
Working with computer and AV system 29 Working with computer and AV system Bundled software The camera offers the following programs on a CD. ArcSoft Combines photo editing with creative enhancement and sharing tools PhotoImpression 5 that maximize your digital media experience. ArcSoft Creates multimedia presentations by combining photos and video VideoImpression 2... - Page 38 30 Working with computer and AV system To print images from a PictBridge-compatible printer: 1. Connect the end of the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your printer. 3.
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Page 39: Troubleshooting And Service Information
Troubleshooting and service information 31 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 are no batteries or the Insert the batteries correctly. -
Page 40: Technical Support
Connect the camera to the printer, images with printer when the camera is turn on the camera, and then select 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... -
Page 41: Specifications
Specifications 33 Specifications Sensor Sharp 12 Mega Pixels, 1/2.3 inch CCD Zoom Optical: 3X Digital: Up to 5X (Preview) / Up to 12X (Playback) Lens f = 6.3 (W) ~ 18.9 (T) mm F: 2.9 (W) ~ 5.4 (T) f = 35.5 mm ~ 106.5 mm, 35mm equivalent Focus Range Normal: 80 cm ~ Infinity Macro: W= 10 ~ 100 cm... - Page 42 34 Specifications Accessory USB Cable / Software & User Manual CD / User Manual or Quick Guide / Hand Strap / Leather case / Non-rechargeable AA batteries All information, designs, and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.