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1. TOURING YOUR CAMERA ................................................... 1 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 ....................
English 3.1.10.1.2 Quality ............................................10 3.1.10.1.3 Scene...............................................10 3.1.10.1.4 EV ..................................................10 3.1.10.1.5 White Balance ...................................11 3.1.10.1.6 ISO .................................................11 3.1.10.1.7 Color ..............................................11 3.1.10.1.8 Saturation ........................................11 3.1.10.1.9 Sharpness ......................
3.4 Setup mode ............................................................... 18 3.4.1 Date/Time ......................................................... 18 3.4.2 Format .............................................................. 18 3.4.3 Beeper............................................................... 18 3.4.4 Language ........................................................... 18 3.4.5 Auto Off ............................................................ 18 3.4.6 System Reset ...................
. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. 26 English 7. SERVICE INFORMATION .................................................... 27 vi Table of Contents Downloaded from ManualsCamera.
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. User Manual Digital camera USB cable AA batteries Hand strap Software CD-ROM Pouch If any of the items are missing or appear to be damaged, contact your dealer. Save the packaging in case you need to ship your camera for service. 1.2 Camera components 1.2.1 Front view 2 4 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1 DC C 51 0 5.
1.2.2 Rear view English 1. Focus switch [ 2. 3. 4. 5. 9 ] Normal mode OK [ ] Macro mode USB terminal Tripod socket Battery / SD memory card cover OK button [ 2 7 8 11 [ ] Arrow button (Down) MODE button 7. [ ] Arrow button (Right) [ ] Flash button [ ] Arrow button (Left) [ ] Self-timer button 1 3 9. [ ] Arrow button (Up) MENU button 10. LCD monitor 11. Status LED 1.2.3 LED indicators Indicator Status LED State Description/Activity None • The camera is powering up.
PREPARING YOUR CAMERA FOR USE 2.1 English 2 Installing the battery Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery. To insert the battery: 1. Slide the battery / SD memory card cover. 2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown. • Tilt the battery lock lever and orient the battery in the direction of the arrow, so that its label is facing to the front side of the camera, and then insert the battery. 3. Close the battery / SD memory card cover.
• SD memory card in the following sizes are supported: 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 English MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB. The camera is compatible with SD memory cards manufactured by Panasonic, Toshiba, and Sandisk. Please contact your local dealer for purchase information. 4 Preparing Your Camera for Use Downloaded from ManualsCamera.
USING THE CAMERA 3.1 English 3 Capture mode 3.1.1 Getting started with capturing images 1. Slide the lens cover to turn on the camera. The camera sounds one beep when it is initiated. 2. Compose your image in the LCD monitor. 3. Press the shutter button. • To turn off the camera, slide the lens cover back. • The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction.
3.1.2 Capture mode LCD monitor information English A 0.3 02/05/2006 08:03 1. Internal memory/SD memory card indicator 7. [ INT ] Status of internal memory [ ] Status of SD memory card Battery level [ ] Full battery power [ ] Medium battery power [ ] Low battery power [ ] Virtually no battery power Flash mode [Blank]Automatic 2. 3. [ [ ] Red-eye reduction ] [ ] 2560 x 1920 [ ] 2048 x 1536 [ ] 1280 x 960 [ ] 640 x 480 Possible number of shots 6.
3.1.3 Choosing the screen language English Follow the steps below to set the OSD (On-Screen Display) language. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the [ ] button to select [Setup] menu. 3. Press the [ ] / [ ] button to select [Language], and then press the OK button. 4. Select a language that you prefer by using the [ ]/ [ ] button. 5. Press the OK button after all fields are set. • The language setting will be retained even if the camera is turned off. 3.1.
• To disable Macro photography, slide the focus switch back to the Normal mode English [ ]. • When using the Macro mode, the icon [ ] will be displayed on the LCD monitor. • In the Macro mode, EV compensation, Scene mode and ISO speed cannot be adjusted. • In the Macro mode, the flash mode is automatically set to Flash off [ ]. • After a macro shot is taken, DO NOT FORGET to reset the lens to the Normal mode. 3.1.
The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat surface. The self-timer duration can be set as 2, 10, or 10+2 seconds. After the self-timer is set, the shutter automatically releases after 2, 10, or 10+2 seconds. 1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2. Slide the lens cover to turn on the camera. 3.
3.1.10 Capture mode menu settings English 3.1.10.1 Capture menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when taking still images. 1. Press the MENU button and then scroll through the options by using the [ ] / [ ] button. 2. Press the OK button to enter the sub-menu. 3. After entering the sub-menu, select your option by using the [ ] / [ ] button. 4. Press the OK button to confirm the setting. 5. To exit from the menu mode, press [ ]. 3.1.10.1.
English To adjust EV, press the [ ] / [ ] button and press the OK button to confirm.
3.1.10.1.9 Sharpness English Your camera will automatically emphasize the borders between light and dark areas of the image. This will make the image’s edges look sharper. [Hard]: Hard touch [Normal]: Normal touch [Soft]: Soft touch 3.1.10.1.10 Preview Set to display a photographed image on the LCD monitor immediately after you have taken the shot. [On]: Display quick view [Off]: Do not display quick view 3.1.10.1.
3.2.2 Recording video clips 1. Press the MODE button to enter the Video mode [ 2. To start recording, press the shutter button. 3. To stop recording, press the shutter button again. English This mode allows you to record video clips with sound via built-in microphone. ]. 3.2.3 Video mode menu settings 3.2.3.1 Video Output menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 3.2.3.1.1 EV For details, refer to 3.1.10.1.4 “EV” on page 10. 3.2.3.1.
3.3.2 Playback mode LCD monitor information (video) English 00:00:26 100-0002 320X240 0.3 Size EV. 2006.02.10 10:34 0002 3.3.3 Playback mode - the basics 3.3.3.1 Viewing images or videos To play back still images or videos one at a time: 1. Press [ ] to enter Playback mode. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. View and select your captured images by using the [ • • To view the previous image, press the [ To view the next image, press the [ ]/[ ] button. ] button. ] button.
Thumbnail display This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly scan for a particular image. 1. Press [ ] to enter Playback mode. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the [ ] / [ ] button to select [Thumbnail]. 4. Press the OK button and nine thumbnail images appear on the LCD monitor. (Assuming there are nine or more recorded images in the memory.) 5.
3.3.3.5 Protecting files English This feature allows you to prevent captured images from being accidentally erased. 1. Press [ ] to enter Playback mode. Then press the MENU button to enter [Playback] menu. 2. Select [Protect] by using the [ ] / [ ] button, and press the OK button. 3. You can select to protect single image or all images at a time by using the [ ] / [ ] button, and press the OK button. • [Single]: Protect one image at a time. • [All]: Protect all images once.
3.3.4.1 Playback menu By using the [Playback] menu you can create an on-camera slideshow or configure DPOF settings. You may also delete or protect one or all stored images. 1. Press [ ] to enter Playback mode. Then press the MENU button to enter [Playback] menu. Scroll through the options by using the [ ] / [ ] button. 2. To enter the sub-menu, press the OK button. After settings are set, press the OK button to confirm. 3.3.4.1.1 Delete For details, refer to 3.3.3.6 “Deleting files” on page 16. 3.3.
3.4 Setup mode English You can select according to your preference for the camera settings in [Setup] of [Capture] / [Video Output] / [Play] menu. Navigate the options you wish to configure by using the [ /[ ] ] button. 3.4.1 Date/Time This sets the date and the time. For details, refer to 3.1.4 “Setting the date and time” on page 7. 3.4.2 Format This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data. 3.4.
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. Ulead Photo Express Ulead® Photo Express™ 5.0 SE is a complete photo project software for digital images. Acquire photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners. Edit and enhance images using easy-to-use editing tools and cool photographic filters and effects.
4.2.1 Step 1: Connecting the camera to your computer English 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera. 4. The [USB] mode screen is displayed. Use the [ ]/ [ ] button to select [PC], then press the OK button. 5. Look for a new “Removable Disk” icon appearing in the “My Computer” window. Your recorded images/video clips will be in a folder on this “Removable Disk”.
4.3.1 Step 1: Installing the PC camera driver English The PC-camera driver included in the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows. 1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2. When the welcome screen appears, click “Install USB Driver”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 3. After the driver installation is completed, restart your computer. 4.3.2 Step 2: Connecting the camera to your computer 1. Turn on the camera. 2.
4.4 English Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer (optional feature) 4.4.1 Setting the DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your SD memory card. By using DPOF, you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you would like. Take your SD memory card to a DPOF enabled printer or through laboratory printing services that accept memory cards.
1. Use the [ ] / [ ] button to select [Printer], then press the OK button. 2. To select the image you want to print, choose [Images] from the Printer menu and press the OK button. • If you want to print one image, choose [Single] and press the OK button. Then choose the image by • Printer using the [ ] / [ ] button and press the OK button to confirm. If you want to print all images, choose [All] and press the OK button to confirm.
English 5 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 power is draining quickly. Solution Insert the battery correctly. The battery has no power. Recharge the battery or use the AC power adapter. The AC power adapter is not connected correctly.
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 Turn on the power. Use the AC the camera. power adapter or recharge the battery if necessary. The camera does not shoot even when pressing the shutter button.
English 6 SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image Sensor 5 Mega Pixels CCD Image Resolution 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 Lens Fixed Focus: Focus Length: F=6.95 mm (Equivalent to 42 mm) Aperture: F3.3 Zoom Digital: 4X LCD 2” LTPS LCD / 153.6K Dot Dimensions / Weight 89 x 54.5 x 24 mm / 85 g (without battery) Power Source AA battery x 2 Storage Type Built-in 16 MB; SD Card Compatible Focus Range Macro: 0.6 m ~ 1.0 m Normal: 1.
SERVICE INFORMATION Technical Support If you have any problem or question regarding the camera, you can visit the following web site for further assistance: http://support.BenQ.com For free driver updates, product information and news releases, visit the following web site: http://www.BenQ.com Service Information Downloaded from ManualsCamera.
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