Benq dc1300 digital camera specifications (7 pages)
Summary of Contents for BenQ GH200 Series
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GH200/205 Series Digital Camera User Manual...
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Battery Recycling information: See http://www.benq.com/support/recycle for details. CE Regulatory Notice This devise is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directives on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC);...
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Safety warning and notice Before operating the camera, please make sure that you read and fully understand the content in this section.
Warranty • Warranty is void if damage or system failure occurred due to outside factors such as collision, fire, flood, dirt, sewage, earthquake, and other force majeure events as well as incorrect usage of electricity or use of non-original accessories. •...
Operating environment • Do not use or store your camera in the environments listed below: • Direct sunlight • Dusty places • Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources • In a closed car that is in direct sunlight •...
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Keep your camera away from sharp objects When the camera is not in use, please place and avoid collision. 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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• Other Settings (Set Up) 75 Configuring Camera Sound Settings ..... (Sounds). . . 75 Configuring a Startup Image ........76 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule .
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 AC power adapter Hand strap USB cable Pouch (optional) Quick Start Guide Software &...
General Guide • Camera Front Back bl bm bn [ SET ] bp bo 1 Zoom controller 12 [USB/AV] port 20 Tripod hole 2 Shutter button 13 Connector cover Use this hole when 3 Flash) 14 [SET] button attaching to a tripod. 4 [ON/OFF] (Power) 15 [ ] (Delete) button...
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.
• Movie Playback 1 File type 2 Folder name/file name 3 Movie recording time 4 Movie image quality 5 Date/time 6 Battery level indicator 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.
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.
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’s monitor screen is blank. If it isn’t, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera.
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the camera is recommended. Turn off the camera. Check to make sure that the camera’s monitor screen is blank. If it isn’t, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera. [ON/OFF] (Power) Monitor screen IMPORTANT! • The first time you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable, an error message may appear on your computer.
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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.
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.
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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.
To load a memory card Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera and then open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover slider towards OPEN and then open it as indicated by the arrows in the illustration. Load a memory card. Positioning the memory card so its front is facing upwards (towards the monitor screen side of the camera), slide it into the card slot...
To format (initialize) a new memory card You need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time. Press [ON/OFF] (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].
Turning the Camera On and Off To turn power on [ON/OFF] (Power) To turn on Press [ON/OFF] (Power) or (REC). power and enter • The back lamp will light green the REC mode momentarily and the lens will extend out of the camera. Back lamp To turn on Press [...
To shoot a snapshot Press (REC) to turn on the camera. 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 the subject.
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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.
Viewing Snapshots Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen. Press [ ] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode. • This will display one of the snapshots currently stored in memory. • Information about the displayed snapshot also is included.
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).
To delete specific files Press [ ] (Delete). Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Delete Files” and then press [SET]. • This displays a file selection screen. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the selection boundary to the file you want to delete, and then press [SET].
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]...
Changing the Image Size (Size) • Pixels A digital camera image is a collection of small dots called “pixels”. The more pixels there are in an Pixel image, the more detail there will be. However, you generally can do with fewer pixels when printing an image (L size) through a print service, attaching an image to e-mail, when viewing the image on a computer, etc.
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...
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• The initial factory default image size setting is “14M”. • Selecting “3:2” records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard aspect ratio of print paper. • The letters “HDTV” stand for “High Definition Television”. An HDTV screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes them wider than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of television screens of the past.
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 [ ] ( ).
Using the Self-timer (Self-timer) With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer. The shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the fourth Control Panel option from the top (Self- timer).
Using Face Tracking When shooting people, the face tracking feature detects the faces of up to eight individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the fifth Control Panel option from the top (Face Tracking).
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].
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When you are ready to shoot, press the shutter button. This records the snapshot. IMPORTANT! • Vibration and noise will occur due to lens operation. This does not indicate malfunction. • Simple Mode Control Panel In the Simple mode, the Control Panel provides you with access to four setting items: image size, flash, self-timer, and Simple Mode.
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Press [SET]. This will apply your setting(s) and display the Simple Mode viewfinder screen, indicating the camera is ready to shoot. If you selected “MENU” in step 2, pressing [SET] will display the REC menu. See “Advanced Settings” for details about configuring its settings. •...
Shooting with Zoom Your camera provides you with 12.5X 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) for total zoom capabilities of 12.5X to 159.5X. The image deterioration point depends on the image size.
Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch Point If you hold the zoom controller towards (Telephoto), the zoom operation will stop when the optical zoom factor reaches its maximum. Momentarily releasing the zoom controller and then holding it again towards (Telephoto) will switch to digital zoom, which you can use to set an even higher zoom factor.
Recording Movie Images and Audio To record a movie Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 34). 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 87)
under these conditions. Shooting a Snapshot while Shooting a Movie While a movie is being recorded, press the shutter button. Movie recording continues after the snapshot is recorded. NOTE • You can use [ ] ( ) while shooting a movie to change the flash mode setting. •...
Recording Audio Only (Voice REC) Voice REC lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the bottom Control Panel option (SCN) and then press [SET]. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the “Voice REC”...
To play back an audio recording In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to display the Voice REC file you want to play. is displayed in place of an image for a Voice REC file. Press [ ] (Movie) to start playback. •...
Using Scene Mode 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 up for it automatically.
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Press the shutter button (if you are shooting a snapshot) or [ ] (Movie) (if you are shooting a movie). • Using Scene Information Screen To find out more about a scene, select it with the boundary on the scene selection screen, and then slide the zoom controller in either direction.
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 •...
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 Approximately 5 cm to ∞ General Auto Focus Automatic (infinity) (2.0" ∞...
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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. •...
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.
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)
Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area) Procedure ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab AF Area This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the image. This Spot setting works well with focus lock. When you half-press the shutter button while this setting is selected, the camera will select the optimum Auto Focus area from among nine Multi possible areas.
Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys (L/R Key) Procedure ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab L/R Key You can assign one of the four functions listed below to the [ ] and [ ] keys. Setting [ ]/[ ] key operation EV Compensation Adjusts the EV Compensation value...
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.
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.
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.
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...
Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots See page 28 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.
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.
Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen Use the AV cable that comes with the camera to connect it to the TV. AV cable (bundled) Yellow White Video Audio AUDIO IN jacks (white) [USB/AV] port VIDEO IN jack (yellow) Making sure that the mark on the AV cable connector is towards the lens side, connect the cable to the camera.
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NOTE • Audio is monaural. • Certain TVs may cut off part of the images. • All icons and indicators that appear on the monitor screen also appear on the TV screen. You can use [ ] (DISP) to change the display contents. Recording Camera Images to a DVD Recorder or Video Deck Use one of the following methods to connect the camera to the recording device using the camera’s bundled AV cable.
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].
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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 [ ].
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...
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].
Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) Procedure ] (PLAY) Snapshot Screen [SET] MENU PLAY Tab DPOF Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect) Procedure ] (PLAY) [SET] MENU PLAY Tab Protect Protects specific files. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the files until the one you want to protect is displayed.
Resizing a Snapshot (Resize) Procedure ] (PLAY) Snapshot Screen [SET] MENU PLAY Tab Resize You can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also retained. You can select resize an image to one of three image sizes: 10M, 6M, VGA.
Adding Audio to a Snapshot (Voice Memo) Procedure ] (PLAY) Snapshot Screen [SET] MENU PLAY Tab Voice Memo You can add audio to a snapshot after you shoot it. You can re-record a snapshot’s audio whenever you want. You can record up to about 30 seconds of audio for a single snapshot.
Printing Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and print images without going through a computer. • To set up the camera before connecting to a printer Turn on the camera. Next, press [SET] and then display the REC menu or the PLAY menu.
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• To print Turn on the printer and load paper. Turn on the camera. This will display the print menu screen. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Paper Size”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select a paper size and then press [SET].
Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies • Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) DPOF is a standard that allows you to include image type, number of copy, and time stamp on/off information on the memory card with the images. After configuring settings, you can use the memory card to print on a home printer that supports DPOF or take the memory card to a professional print service.
Other Settings (Set Up) 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 Set Up Tab Sounds Startup Sound 1 / Sound 2 / Sound 3 / Off Half Shutter...
Configuring a Startup Image Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab Startup Image Display the image you want to use as your startup image and then select “On”. • The startup image does not appear when you turn on the camera by pressing [ (PLAY).
Configuring World Time Settings (World Time) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up 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.
Time Stamping Snapshots (Date Stamp) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up 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.
Specifying the Date Format Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up 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 Set Up Tab Language...
Configuring Sleep State Settings (LCD Save) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up 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”...
Configuring [ ] and [ ] Settings (REC/PLAY) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up 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.
Configuring USB Protocol Settings (USB) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab You can use the procedure below to select the USB communication protocol, which is used when exchanging data with a computer, printer, or other external device. Select this setting when connecting to a computer. With this setting, the Mass Storage computer sees the camera as an external storage device.
Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card (Format) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up 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. •...
Appendix Battery Precautions • Precautions during Use • Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is always less than operation under normal temperatures. This is due to the characteristics of the battery, not the camera. • Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).
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Problem Cause Solution The flash does The camera flash is turned Set the flash to Auto Flash. not fire or off. recharge. 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.
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...
Specifications Sensor Sony 14.1 Mega Pixels, 1/2.3 inch CCD Zoom Optical: 12.5X Digital: Up to 4X (Preview) / Up to 8X (Playback) Lens f = 4.24 (W) ~ 53 (T) mm F= 3.0 (W) ~ 5.9 (T) f = 24 mm ~ 300 mm, 35 mm equivalent Focus Range Normal: W = 5 cm ~ Infinity, T = 90 cm ~ Infinity Super Macro: 1 cm...
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Interface Digital output: USB 2.0 compatible Audio / Video output (NTSC/PAL) PictBridge compatible Accessories USB Cable / Software & User Manual CD / Quick Guide / Hand Strap / Pouch / Li-ion battery / AC power adapter Available accessories depend on the actual items shipped and may vary from the list above.
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