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1.1 Checking the package contents ............................................. 1 1.2 Camera components .......................................................... 1 1.2.1 Front view ........................................................... 1 1.2.2 Rear view ............................................................. 2 1.2.3 LED indicators ..................................................... 2 2. Preparing Your Camera for Use ............................................... 3 2.
English 3.7.1 Setting the quality ............................................... 14 3.7.2 Setting the metering ............................................ 14 3.7.3 Setting the white balance ...................................... 15 3.7.4 Setting the ISO ................................................... 15 3.7.5 Setting the Exposure ............................................ 15 3.7.6 Setting the AEB .................................................. 16 3.7.7 Setting the highlight .....................
Touring Your Camera 1.1 English 1 Checking the package contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. • • • 1.2 User Manual Digital camera USB cable Lithium-ion battery Hand strap Software CD-ROM Battery charger AC power adapter Pouch AV cable Available accessories may vary depending on sales region. If any of the items are missing or appear to be damaged, contact your dealer.
• English If your BenQ camera’s lens remains extended after an involuntary shutdown, simply replace the batteries with new ones and restart your camera. Never forces the lens inwards since this action will damage the camera and void the BenQ Warranty. 1.2.2 Rear view 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Preparing Your Camera for Use 2.1 Installing the batteries English 2 A We highly recommend that you use only the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery for your camera. Make sure that the power of the B camera is off before inserting or removing the battery. To insert the battery: 1. Open the battery/SD memory card cover (A). 2. Insert the battery in the correct direction shown (B). C 3. Push the battery all the way down, until the battery lock lever clicks into place (C). 4.
2.2 Charging the battery English The battery charge status affects the performance of the camera. To maximize the performance and life of the battery, it is recommended that you fully charge the battery using the specified charger set (charger and AC power adapter), and then fully discharge it through the normal use at least one time. Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting the battery. 1. Insert the battery into the charger as shown in the illustration. 2.
Preparing Your Camera for Use Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals English • Be sure to format the SD memory card with this camera before the initial use. • To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD memory card, you can slide the write-protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to “LOCK”. • To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card.
English 3 Using the Camera 3.1 Navigator You can use the Navigator with four-way control and one OK button to access numerous controls of your camera. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 3.2 Up or Play (video playback only) Focus mode or left Down Flash mode or right OK LCD monitor information (REC mode) 9999 P EV -1.0 1. Scene mode 2. Flash 3. Macro 4. Self-timer/Burst 5. Resolution 6. Quality 7. Shots remaining 6 ISO A 100 8. ISO 9. White balance 10. Metering 11. EV compensation 12. Focus Area 13.
Getting started English 3.3 3.3.1 Turning the power on / off • Press the [ [ • ] button until the digital camera turns on. Or, you can press the ] button when the camera is off to turn on the camera. To turn the power off, press the [ ] button again. 3.3.2 Choosing the screen language 1. Press MENU, and then press [ ]/[ ] to move to the Setup menu. 2. Press [ ] or [ ] to move to Language, and then press [ language you want. 3. Press OK. ] or OK to select the 3.3.3 Setting the date and time 1.
English • To review the last captured image, press the button. Press the button to return to Snapshot mode. • The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction. • To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button, always hold the camera steady. This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions, under which your camera may reduce the shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed. 3.3.
- Flash mode Description Off Record a single image. 2 sec. The shutter release will be delayed for 2 seconds. 10 sec. The shutter release will be delayed for 10 seconds. Double Press and release the shutter. This will record the first image after 10 seconds, and then record the second one after another 2 seconds. Burst Keep pressing the shutter button fully to take a continuous shooting. Release the shutter button to stop shooting. English Icon 2 10 3.3.
3.4.1.2 Selecting the Scene mode English 1. Set the camera to the REC mode. 2. Press the MODE button to show the scene mode palette. 3. Use the four-way control to select a desired mode and press OK to confirm the setting. Icon Mode Description Program The camera makes settings suitable for the shooting conditions. Movie For recording movie clips. Shake-Free Reduce blur caused by camera vibration. Landscape Used for the wide scenic views.
When a menu is displayed, the four-way control and the OK button are used to make the desired settings. 1. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode. 2. Press the MENU and then press the [ 3. Press [ ] / [ the submenu. ]/[ ] to select the REC menu. ] to select a menu item and then press [ ] or the OK button to launch 4. Press [ ] / [ ] to select an option and press the OK button to apply the setting. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. 3.4.2.
Menu item Available settings English Metering White Balance / / / / / / / / 3.4.3 Setup menu 1. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC or PLAY mode. 2. Press the MENU, and then press the [ 3. Press [ ] / [ the submenu. ]/[ ] to select the Setup menu. ] to select a menu item and then press [ ] or the OK button to launch 4. Press [ ] / [ ] to select an option and press the OK button to apply the setting. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. 3.4.3.
Functions File No. Use this function if the camera experiences a "Folder cannot be created" error or if you want to restart numbering, for example, after erasing all files. TV Out [Series] Store the latest used file number no matter deleting files or inserting a new memory card. [Reset] Reset file numbering each time the memory card is changed. Resetting the file number is useful for avoiding the file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer.
English 2. Compose the subject on the monitor. • Aim the focus area to the subject that you want to take. • The LCD monitor displays the available recording time 3. Start recording. • Press the shutter button to start recording. • Using the zoom button to adjust the image size. • The White Balance is set and locked to the settings of the first frame. • Sound cannot be recorded while pressing the zoom button. • You can use optical zoom in movie recording. 4. Finish recording.
Mode Description Multi Selects an exposure based on readings from multiple points in the subject area Spot Selects an exposure based on a single reading taken from the center of your picture. 3.7.3 Setting the white balance Adjust the white balance to match different light sources such as sunlight, incandescent (tungsten) lighting or, fluorescent lighting. Icon Mode Description Auto Automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general photography.
3.7.6 Setting the AEB English Sets the auto exposure bracketing (AEB) to shoot 3 continuous images, each with a different exposure setting: correctly exposed, underexposed, and overexposed. 3.7.7 Setting the highlight Make the subject stand out from its surroundings. The subject will be in focus in three different ranges: / / . 3.7.8 Setting the sharpness You can select whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines. Icon Mode Description Hard The edges of the image are emphasized.
After initializing face tracking function, the lens will lock the main character in the picture and follow the movements. Also use auto digital zoom technology to retract and extract zoom lens that allows you to become the focus of lens. 3.7.13 Setting Photo Frame You can add 10 kinds of frames to still images, making them more interesting. 3.7.14 Setting AF lamp The AF Lamp function allows you to record images in low light conditions. Option Description Off Disables the AF lamp while recording images.
3.8.3 Magnifying & trimming still images English 1. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode. 2. Select an image. • Press [ ] or [ ] to select the image that you want to magnify or trimming. • Only still images can be magnified and trimmed. 3. Magnify the image. • Press [T] to magnify the image, and the central portion of the image is displayed. You can use the arrow button to view different parts of the magnified image. • Press the MENU button to return to the normal size. 4.
3.8.6 Deleting a single file or all files English 1. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode. 2. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the image you want to delete. 3. Open the menu. • Press the MENU button, then use the [ • Press the [ 4. Press [ ]/[ ] or [ ]/[ ] to select PLAY mode. ] to select Delete and press the [ ] to select [Single], and press the [ ]or OK button. ]or OK button. • To delete all images, select [All] and press the [ ]or OK button. 5.
English 2. Open the menu. • Press the MENU button, then use the [ • Press the [ ]/ [ ] /[ ] to select PLAY mode. ] or OK button. ] to select DPOF and press the [ 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select [Single], then press the OK button. • To set the DPOF setting for all images in a time, select [All] in this step. • To reset all DPOF settings to initial default, select [Reset] in this step. 4. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the image you want to print out, then press the OK button. 5. Set the number of copies.
PC Dependent Features 4.1 English 4 Bundled software The camera is supplied with the following software. To install the software, refer to the information supplied with respective CDs. 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. 4.
4.2.1 Step 1: Connect the digital camera to your computer English 1. Connect the supplied USB cable to the computer USB port and turn on the camera. 2. The LCD screen turns off when the connection to the computer has been successfully completed. 4.2.2 Step 2: Download images or video clips When the digital camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD.
Troubleshooting Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before shipping your camera for service. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Symptom Cause The camera cannot be There is no battery or the battery is powered up. not inserted correctly. The battery has no power. The battery power is draining quickly. Solution Insert the battery correctly. Recharge your batteries or replace with new batteries. The external temperature is extremely low.
English Symptom Cause Solution I cannot download images. The free space on the hard disk of your computer is insufficient. Ensure that the hard disk has enough space for running Windows and that the drive for loading image files has free space equal to or greater than the memory card in the camera. There is no power being supplied to Recharge your batteries or replace the camera. with new batteries if necessary. The battery is running low. Recharge your batteries or replace with new batteries.
Specifications Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD Effective Pixels: 8.0 Mega pixels LCD Display 2.5" LTPS TFT LCD (150K dots) Lens Focal Length: f = 6.2 -18.6 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 37.5-112.5 mm) f-number: f/2.8 (W) ~ f/5.2 (T) Focusing TTL Auto Focus Range: Macro: 15 cm, Normal: 50 cm ~ infinity Shutter Flash Mechanical shutter: Up to 1/2000 sec. Modes: Auto/Forced flash/Red-eye reduction/Flash off/Slow Sync Range: 0.5 ~ 2.0m Self-timer 2 sec. /10 sec. /10+2 sec.
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