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C143X_UM - EN.book Page ii Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM Copyright Copyright 2011 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.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page iii Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM 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.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page iv Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM 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.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page v Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM • 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. So, you can have a backup solution if data loss occurs.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page vi Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM Do not hold the camera by excessive force. Plus, be sure to protect the camera from strong impacts. To avoid accidental falling, please attach the hand strap to the camera and always hold the camera by keeping the hand strap around your wrist. If the batteries suddenly depleted and caused the lens fail to retract, please carefully protect the lens to avoid collision and insert batteries with full power ASAP.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page vii Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM Table of Contents Touring the camera ......................................................................... 1 Checking the package contents ........................................................................ 1 Camera .............................................................................................................. 1 Front view and bottom view .................................................................................
C143X_UM - EN.book Page viii Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM Pre-composition ............................................................................................. 20 Smile Catch ..................................................................................................... 20 LOMO ............................................................................................................. 20 Fisheye .........................................................................................
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 1 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM Touring the camera 1 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. Software & User Manual CD 5. USB cable 6. Hand strap • All pictures, screen captures, and icons used in this manual are for illustration only.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 2 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM 2 Touring the camera Rear view 1. LCD display English 2. W (Wide) - Zoom-out, turn off the Shooting mode description, or enter the thumbnail or calendar 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. Status LED 6. Strap eyelet 7. Multifunctional buttons (including a 4-way control and a button) 8.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 3 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM Preparing the camera for use 3 Use only the specified battery for the camera, and always turn off the camera before removing the battery. A B C To install the battery: 1. Open the battery cover (A). 2. Insert the battery in the correct direction by matching the + - label on the battery slot (B). 3. Push the battery all the way down. 4. Close the battery cover (D). To remove the battery: 1. Open the battery cover. 2.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 4 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM 4 Preparing the camera for use Using multifunctional buttons You can choose camera settings by pressing the 4-way control or the button. English 1. Left/Focus: • Scrolls left in menus. • Toggles between different focus modes. 2. Up: • Scrolls up in menus. • Turns on/off Face Tracking. See "Face Tracking" on page 9 for details. • Rotates an image. See "Rotating an image" on page 27 for details. 3. Right/Flash: • Scrolls right in menus.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 5 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM Initial setting 5 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. Press > . (Step 1 is needed only after the initial setting is done.) 2. Press or and then press 3. Press 4. Press , to locate or , Polski Română , SET Set MENU . , or to locate the language you want.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 6 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM 6 Operating the camera Operating the camera English 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 > different tabs: , and , , or to locate desired options (under two ), and then press or to make selections. Remember to follow the on-screen display or press for instructions (wherever available).
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 7 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM Capture mode 7 9999 P EV -1.0 Item Description English Capture mode ISO A 100 Page reference 1 Shooting mode 2 Flash mode 14 9 3 Focus mode 10 4 Drive mode 17 5 AEB 17 6 S.S.F.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 8 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM 8 Capture mode English • 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. • Help Screen diagram provides a quick overview to the major functions of camera buttons.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 9 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM Capture mode 9 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. Auto Anti Red-eye Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when capturing natural-looking images of people and animals in low-light conditions.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 10 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM 10 Capture mode Focus mode Icon Mode Description English 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. Go to the Capture mode. 2. Keep pressing to toggle between Auto focus and focus modes.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 11 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM Capture mode 11 1. Press > Image Quality. 2. Press 3. Press or to select a setting. to confirm setting. English To select an image quality level: Setting EV EV (Exposure Value) lightens or darkens the entire image. Adjust EV when the brightness between the subject and the background is not balanced, or when the subject occupies only a small part of the picture. To select an EV: 1. Press > EV. 2.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 12 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM 12 Capture mode To select White Balance: 1. Press > White Balance. English 2. Press or to select a white balance option. The preview result based on the currently selected white balance is shown in the middle thumbnail. (When selecting the manual mode, you must first point the adjustment frame shown on the screen at a blank sheet of white paper or something similar, and press the Shutter for the camera to detect proper colors.) 3.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 13 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM Capture mode 13 Effect 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. Color Accent (Red) Highlights the subjects by keeping the red color domain of an image only while making other regions black and white.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 14 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM 14 Capture mode English After - when Color Accent (Green) is applied After - when Color Accent (Blue) is applied To select an effect: 1. Press > Effect. 2. Press or to select an Effect option. The preview result based on the currently selected effect is shown in the middle thumbnail. 3. Press to confirm setting. Shooting mode Select one of the following shooting modes to fit your shooting condition.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 15 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM HDR Landscape Captures a scene in the distance with the focus area set to infinity and a lower aperture value. The maximum depth of view can also be achieved. Sports Uses a high shutter speed to capture objects in motion. Backlight Increases exposure (by turning on the flash) when light illuminates the subject from behind. Night Scene Captures photos in a low-light environment, such as in the evening or at night.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 16 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM 16 Capture mode English Text Improves clarity & contrast when taking a close-up picture of documents. Child Increases sensitivity and emphasizes children's skin tones. Foliage Takes a clear and vivid picture of flowers or plant leaves by emphasizing their saturation and sharpness. Sunset Captures the warmth and atmosphere (represented by hue) of sunrise or sunset. Voice Rec.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 17 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM Capture mode 17 Shutter priority is often used when shooting moving subjects. In general, use a shorter shutter speed to catch a fast-moving object. To adjust shutter speed in Shutter Priority: 1. Go to the Capture mode with Shutter Priority mode selected. 2. Press . 3. Press 4. Press / to adjust the shutter speed. to confirm setting. Drive mode Icon Mode Description Off (Single) Takes one picture at a time.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 18 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM 18 Capture mode AF area Icon Mode Description English Wide Focuses on a wide range of multiple objects. Center Focuses on the center area of the objects. To select an automatic focus area: 1. Press 2. Press 3. Press > or > > AF Area. , and then select a focusing area. . AF Assist Lamp This function emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when half pressed the Shutter button. To turn on/off AF Assist Lamp: 1.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 19 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM Capture mode 19 To select a digital zoom: > 2. Press or 3. Press > > Digital Zoom. , and then select a digital zoom type or English 1. Press . . Date Stamp Imprints the date when a picture was taken on the picture itself. To set the date stamp: 1. Press > 2. Press or 3. Press > > Date Stamp. , and then select Date, Date & Time, or . . Instant Review This feature displays the still image that just recorded for 1 second.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 20 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM 20 Capture mode Love Portrait Takes a self portrait of at least two faces. English 1. Press > > Shooting Mode and select . 2. Once faces are detected, the camera will automatically take a picture after a two-second countdown. During the countdown, you can press the shutter to cancel the countdown. The camera will then start detecting faces again. 3. The camera continues to detect faces and take more pictures by repeating Step 2.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 21 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM English Capture mode 21 Before After Fisheye Simulates a fisheye lens effect and creates a distorted hemisphere-like image. 1. Press > > Shooting Mode and select Fisheye. 2. Take a picture. (The Fisheye effect will be applied to this picture immediately.) Before After Web Auction Combines maximum 4 shots into one single image at the VGA (640 x 480) size, so it can be quickly used in situations such as Internet auctions. 1. Press 2.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 22 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM 22 Capture mode English 2 shots Takes two pictures based on the numeric order shown below: 3 shots Takes three pictures based on the numeric order shown below: 4 shots Takes four pictures based on the numeric order shown below: 3. Press the shutter to take one picture. 4. If you are satisfied with the this picture, press to take the next one. (If you want to retake the previous picture, press and repeat Step 3.) 5.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 23 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM Capture mode 23 English Effect: Normal, Vivid, Sepia, LOMO, Color Accent (Red), Color Accent (Green), Color Accent (Blue), B&W, Vivid Red, Vivid Green, Vivid Blue. See "Effect" on page 13 for more details. Pre-record: On and Off When Pre-record is on , the camera repeats recording a short video clip for a 3-second duration before you press the shutter.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 24 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM 24 Other settings Other settings Press > , and then select an option. English Option Sounds Power Saving Description [Startup] Sets a type of the startup sound. [Shutter] Sets the shutter sound on and off. [Operation] Sets the operation sound on and off. [Volume] Adjusts the volume of the shutter sound, startup sound, operation sound and playback sound. [1 min.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 25 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM Other settings 25 [Auto] [High] [Normal] LCD Frequency Battery Type The LCD brightness is automatically set based on the surrounding environment. The LCD brightness is increased. The LCD brightness remains at the default value. [50Hz] Sets the frequency (refresh rate) of the LCD display to be 50Hz. [60Hz] Sets the frequency (refresh rate) of the LCD display to be 60Hz.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 26 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM 26 Playback mode Playback mode Press and enter the Playback mode. English 01.15.2009 08:05 10/115 IMG 0064.JPG 1.25MB 1/200 F2.8 12M EV ISO 2.0 400 • When the camera is off, press and hold Playback mode. • In the Capture mode, press for at least one second to enter the to enter the Playback mode. • In the Playback mode, press or the Shutter to switch to the Capture mode.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 27 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM Playback mode 27 When the camera is in the Playback mode, press can also select any of the following options. , or to move to different files. You Enlarging an image Magnifies an image, so more details can be seen. To enlarge an image: 1. Press . 2. Press or 3. Press to zoom-in or 4. Press , 5. Press to move to the image you want to enlarge. to zoom-out. , , or to move to the area you want to see.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 28 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM 28 Playback mode Playing back video clips View recorded video clips in the playback mode. English To view a video clip: 1. Press . 2. Press or to move to the video clip you want to view. 3. Start playing back. • Press to start playing the video clip. • Press to resume. to stop the video clip, or press to pause it. Press again • During video playback, press to fast forward or press to rewind.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 29 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM Playback mode 29 Applies a vertical transition effect. • Applies a horizontal transition effect by intersecting an image. • You can set the interval between 1/3/5/10 seconds. 4. Select whether you want to repeat the slideshow. 5. Select Start and press to play the slideshow. If you want to pause it at any time, press stop the slideshow, press . . Press again to resume playback. To Deleting files Removes selected or all files.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 30 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM 30 Playback mode Voice memo Inserts a voice annotation to an image file. English To record a voice memo: 1. Press . 2. Press or to move to the image you want to add a voice memo. 3. Press > > Voice Memo > 4. Select Start > 5. Select Stop > or . to start recording your voice. to stop recording. 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.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 31 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM Playback mode 31 to confirm the change and save the image file. English 5. Press Trimming Crops part of an image file, reduces the image size, and overwrites the image file or saves it as another new file. To trim an image: 1. Press . 2. Press or 3. Press 4. Press reduce. to move to the image you want to trim. > or 5. Press > Trim > , 6. Press or .
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 32 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM 32 Playback mode Startup image Sets the welcome screen when the camera is powering on. English To select a startup image: 1. Press > > Startup Image > or • To use the default startup image, select Default. . • To use a custom image, select My Photos and press or to select an image. • To disable the startup image, select Off. 2. Press .
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 33 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM Working with computer and AV system 33 Bundled software The camera offers the following programs on a CD. ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 Combines photo editing with creative enhancement and sharing tools that maximize your digital media experience. ArcSoft VideoImpression 2 Creates multimedia presentations by combining photos and video clips with audio, text and scene transitions.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 34 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM 34 Working with computer and AV system To print images from a PictBridge-compatible printer: English 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Connect the end of the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your printer. Turn on the printer. Wait for a while until it finishes starting up and is ready to print. Turn on the camera. Select Printer and wait for the connection.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 35 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM Troubleshooting and service information 35 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 The camera cannot power up. Cause The battery has no power. The battery power is draining quickly. The battery or camera is warm.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 36 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM 36 Troubleshooting and service information English The camera does not shoot even when pressing the shutter button. The battery is running low. Replace the battery. The camera is not in the Capture mode. Switch to the Capture mode. The shutter button was not pressed Press the shutter button all the way all the way down. down. The internal memory or memory Load a new card or delete card does not have any free space. unwanted files.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 37 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM Specifications 37 Sensor OV 14 Mega Pixels, 1/2.3 inch BSI CMOS 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, 35 mm equivalent Focus Range Normal: W= 10 cm ~ Infinity Macro: W= 10 cm ~ 100 cm LCD 2.
C143X_UM - EN.book Page 38 Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:34 AM 38 Specifications Accessory USB Cable / Software & User Manual CD / User Manual or Quick Guide / Hand Strap / Non-rechargeable AA batteries English All information, designs, and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
