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T1460 UM-EN.book Page ii Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM Patents This BenQ digital camera is covered by the following patent: TW patent I321258 Copyright Copyright 2010 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page iii Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page iv Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM • Do not touch the lens with your fingers. • 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.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page v Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM 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 battery suddenly depleted and caused the lens fail to retract, please carefully protect the lens to avoid collision and insert a battery with full power ASAP.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page i Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM Table of Contents Table of Contents Touring the camera ......................1 Checking the package contents ..........1 Camera components ...........................2 Front and bottom views ...............2 Rear view .......................................2 Preparing the camera for use .......3 Charging the battery ...........................4 Using touch screen and buttons ........5 Using an SD card ................................
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 1 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM Touring the camera 1 Checking the package contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Quick Guide Digital camera USB cable Battery Leather case Software & User Manual CD 7. AC power adapter 8. Hand strap and stylus • All pictures, screen captures, and icons used in this manual and the gift box are for illustration only.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 2 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM 2 Touring the camera Camera components English Front and bottom views 1. T (Tele): Zoom-in 2. Shutter button 3. W (Wide): Zoom-out (capture) / thumbnail or calendar view (playback) 4. Power button 5. S.S.F. (Super Shake-Free) button 6. Flash 7. AF Assist Lamp / Self-timer LED indicator 8. Lens and lens cover 9. Microphone 10. Speaker 11. Tripod mount 12. USB / AV port 13. Battery/card cover Rear view 1. 2. 3. 4.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 3 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM Preparing the camera for use 3 Self-timer LED State Description No light The digital camera is off. Solid green • The digital camera is ready to capture images. • The digital camera is powering on, or is in the power-saving mode. Blinking green • The digital camera cannot focus. • The digital camera is capturing a video clip. • The flash is charging, or the USB communication/ transfer is in progress.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 4 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM 4 Preparing the camera for use To remove the battery: C English 1. Open the battery/card cover. 2. Release the battery lock lever. 3. When the battery has come out a little, gently pull it out the rest of the way. 4. Close the battery/card cover. D Charging the battery The battery charge status affects the camera performance.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 5 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM • Turn off the camera before removing the battery. • Please fully charge the Li-ion battery before using it for the first time. • When the battery is being charged, the status LED indicator flashes in green. When the battery is fully charged, the status LED indicator is off. • Use only the specified battery type. Using other types of battery may damage the camera and invalidate the warranty.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 6 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM 6 Preparing the camera for use Initial setting English You will be prompted to set up the language and the date and time when the camera is turned on for the first time. To set up language, date, and time for the first time: 1. Press . 2. Tap a language to select it. (Tap / to find more languages as needed.) 3. Tap . 4. Tap the Year column and tap / to select Tap here to set time. the correct year. 5.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 7 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM Operating the camera 7 4. Tap the Day column and tap / to select the correct day. 6. Tap English 5. Tap time (as indicated on the right) and select hour, minute, and AM/PM. . 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 . 2. Tap a button from the default display screen, or tap for more options. 3.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 8 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM 8 Viewing captured images and videos Viewing captured images and videos To enter the playback mode, press to view files captured by this camera. English To view the previous file: • Tap . • Tap anywhere on the screen to switch to the swipe-and-slide view. Next, tap or swipe and slide (from left to right) across the first two files (No. 2 and No. 3 in the example below).
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 9 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM Viewing captured images and videos 9 • In this view, you can tap for options. Plus, slide to T or circle (either clockwise or counterclockwise) the image on the screen if you want to enlarge the current image (not available for an audio or video file). Once the image is enlarged, you can also tap and slide the screen to move to a particular area. • Tap anywhere on the screen to view files in the swipe-and-slide view.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 10 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM 10 Capture mode • For a video file, tap to start playback. English • Anytime in the playback mode, you can press or the shutter to switch to the capture mode. • For image/audio/video files captured by other devices, your camera may not be able to show the detailed file information (such as resolution) or to edit them.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 11 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM 12 Zoom bar -- 13 Resolution 18 14 Quality 18 15 Number of shots available -- 16 Battery status -- 17 S.S.F. (Super Shake-Free) -- 18 Face Tracking 21 19 Displayed information -- Shooting mode Select one of the following shooting modes to fit your shooting condition. Icon Mode Description Auto The camera automatically decides most settings, so you can capture images with ease.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 12 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM 12 Capture mode English Blink Detector Automatically detects blinking when you capture an image. Portrait Makes the subject (usually a person) stand out with a brighter look. Landscape Captures natural scenery and subjects in the distance. Sports Captures a fast-moving subject. Backlight Increases exposure (by turning on the flash) when light illuminates the subject from behind.
Page 13 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM Capture mode 13 Love Portrait Takes a self portrait with at least two faces in a confined area. Pre-Composition Captures the background first, so the helper can use it to take the final shot. HDR Increases the dynamic range and enhances the details of dark areas. LOMO Creates a lomo-like effect by adding over saturated colors, dark corners, and so on. Fisheye Simulates a fisheye lens effect and creates a distorted hemisphere-like image.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 14 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM 14 Capture mode English Soft Flowing Water The shutter speed is lowered to prevent blurred images. Use of a tripod is recommended. Web Auction Reduces the file size for faster internet upload. Beauty Enhancer Enhances the tone of skin so that the facial skin appears smooth. Food Captures food by enhancing color brightness and giving more vivid colors. Candle Light Captures subjects illuminated by candle light.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 15 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM Foliage Takes a clear and vivid picture of flowers or plant leaves by emphasizing their saturation and sharpness. Sunset Increases white balance to enhance photos taken at sunset. Voice Rec. (Voice Record) Captures background sound only (no images or videos). To select a shooting mode: 1. Tap the top-left icon (representing the current shooting mode) from the display screen. 2.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 16 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM 16 Capture mode Flash mode English The flash provides 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 The flash fires automatically based on the photographic conditions. Auto Anti Red-eye Reduces the red-eye phenomenon to capture naturallooking images of people and animals in low-light conditions.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 17 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM Capture mode 17 Drive mode Mode Description 10 sec Self-timer Automatically takes a picture after a 10 second delay. This mode is useful when you want to be part of the picture. 2 sec Self-timer Automatically takes a picture after a 2 second delay. Double Performs delay and capture twice: 1. Performs a 10-second delay, then captures the image. 2. Performs another 2-second delay then captures the image again.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 18 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM 18 Capture mode Menu Accesses other options such as image size, EV, ISO, and so on. English To select an option under Menu: 1. Tap . 2. Tap an option (as listed on the screen) under , or tap / to move to other options. 3. Tap to exit.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 19 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM Capture mode 19 EV (exposure value) lightens or darkens the entire image. Adjust EV compensation 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 set EV compensation: 1. Tap > EV Compensation (under 2. Tap an EV option or tap 3. Tap / ). to move to other options. to exit.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 20 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM 20 Capture mode ISO sensitivity The higher the ISO value, the more noise you may see in the image. English Icon Description Automatically sets the ISO value. Equivalent to color ISO 100/200/400 film. Used for outdoor photography in bright sunlight.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 21 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM Capture mode 21 When AEB is on, the camera automatically takes 3 pictures with different EV compensation for you to choose from later. AF Area Icon Mode Description Wide Focuses on subjects in a wider focusing area. Center Focuses on the center of the touch screen. Face Tracking Focuses on the people in your composition by automatically detecting and tracking human faces.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 22 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM 22 Capture mode 3. Select High, Normal, or Low. 4. Tap to exit. English Effect You can add special effects to your images in capture mode. Icon Mode Description Normal No effect is added to the image. LOMO (For Movie Record only) Creates a lomo-like effect by adding over saturated colors, dark corners, and so on. Vivid Recorded image will be stored in a bright and lively tone. Sepia Recorded image will be stored in a sepia tone.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 23 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM English Capture mode 23 Before After - when Color Accent (Red) is applied After - when Color Accent (Green) is applied After - when Color Accent (Blue) is applied To select an effect: 1. Tap > Effect (under ). 2. Tap an effect option or tap / 3. Tap to move to other options. to exit. Digital Zoom The digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the image using a software process.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 24 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM 24 Capture mode Date Stamp English When Date Stamp is on, it prints the date selected image was taken) to this image. , or date & time (when the currently Instant Review When Instant Review is on, the image or video you just captured is displayed on the screen for a few seconds, you can have a quick review of the file.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 25 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM Capture mode 25 Pre-composition Captures the background first for positioning the final image. Ideal for asking others to take your photo. 1. Tap the top-left icon (representing the current shooting mode) from the display screen. 2. Tap > Pre-composition > . 3. Press the shutter to capture the background. The bottom section of the screen displays the captured background image in a semi-transparent region. 4.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 26 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM 26 Capture mode Fisheye Simulates a fisheye lens effect and creates a distorted hemisphere-like image. English 1. Tap the top-left icon (representing the current shooting mode) from the display screen. 2. Tap > Fisheye > . 3. Take a picture. (The Fisheye effect will be applied to this picture immediately.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 27 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM Movie Record mode settings If you select Icon (Movie Record) as the shooting mode, different options are available. Mode Video format Description Displays video file format and size, including: HD 720p (16:9; 1280 x 720), VGA (640 x 480), QVGA (320 x 240), or Web sharing (640 x 480). Page reference -- • Video recording will automatically stop when the video file size reaches 4 GB.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 28 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM 28 System settings Effect English Adds special effects: Normal, LOMO, Vivid, Sepia, B&W, Vivid Red, Vivid Green, Vivid Blue, Color Accent (Red), Color Accent (Green), Color Accent (Blue). 22 System settings To change the system settings, tap Icon Mode > . Tap / to find more options. Description Sounds - Startup Sets the boot up sound. Sounds - Shutter Sets the shutter sound. Sounds - Volume Sets system sounds to on or off.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 29 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM -- Reset All Returns all settings to the factory default values or resets the file number. -- Auto Rotation Automatically changes the image orientation (for viewing on the camera only; actual image content is not changed) as you change the camera holding position.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 30 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM 30 Playback mode Playback mode English Press to enter the playback mode. You can tap to show different information on the screen. 01259/10897 P • When the camera is off, pressing • In the capture mode, press will enter the playback mode. to enter the playback mode. • In the playback mode, press or the Shutter to switch to the capture mode.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 31 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM Playback mode 31 To select a playback/edit option: and select an image. Then tap . 2. The available icons of playback/edit options show. Tap the one you need. Options available may vary depending on the image size. If you are in the swipe-and-slide view, 4 options are shown on the screen for you to use. For other options, tap anywhere on the screen and tap . • Tap to delete the currently selected file.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 32 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM 32 Playback mode Search Photos Provides the following 4 criteria for you to view sorted files: English Icon Mode Description By Favorite Shows files that have been added to your favorites. By Scene Shows files taken using the same scene mode. By Date Shows files taken on the same day. Display All Shows all files.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 33 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM Playback mode 33 Perspective Control bottom or the English Changes the perceived depth and distance of an image either from the top of an image. Radial Blur Applies a rotating motion effect to give a feel of speed by one of the three levels (Low, Normal, High). Photo Effect Changes the color tone of an image. Option Description Normal Sepia B&W Negative Mosaic Vivid Red Vivid Green Vivid Blue No effect is added to the image.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 34 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM 34 Playback mode Stamp Selects a preset stamp. To select a preset stamp: English 1. Tap , and then tap for a preset stamp and for a color. 2. On the touch screen, tap the location where you want to add a stamp. You can add as many stamps as you want, or repeat step 1 to add other types of stamps. Frame (for Add Memo only) Eraser Selects a preset frame to decorate an image. To select a preset frame: 1. Tap . 2.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 35 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM Playback mode 35 Protect Icon Mode Description Single Enables protection for the currently selected file. As you move between files, you can tap Protect to enable protection or tap Unprotect to disable protection. Select Enables protection for the files that you select (by tapping associated thumbnails). Lock All Enables protection for all files. Unlock All Disables protection for all files.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 36 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM 36 Playback mode DPOF English Enters the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) data for selected images or all images. A DPOF-compatible printer can read this data for printing. Icon Mode Description Single Enables (you will need to enter the number of images to print) or disables DPOF for the currently selected image. All Enables DPOF for all images.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 37 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM Bundled software 37 Bundled software 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. To install these programs, see the information supplied with the CD.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 38 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM 38 Connecting the camera to an AV system Connecting the camera to an AV system You can play files in your camera with an AV system, such as a TV or projector. English To connect the camera to an AV system: 1. Connect the end of the smaller plug of an AV cable to the camera. 2. Connect the yellow video plug and the white audio plug of the AV cable to a video-input jack and an audio-input jack (left channel) on your AV system. 3.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 39 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM Troubleshooting and service information 39 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. Solution There is no battery or the battery is Insert the battery correctly. not inserted correctly.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 40 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM 40 Troubleshooting and service information English The camera does not shoot even when pressing the shutter button. The battery is running low. Recharge 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.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 41 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM Specifications 41 Image sensor Sony 14 Mega Pixels CCD; size: 1/2.3 inch CCD LCD display 3" LCD 230k pixels Zoom Optical: 4X Digital: 5X (preview) / 12 (playback) Lens f = 5.05 (W) ~ 20.2 (T) mm F= 2.8 (W) ~ 6.3 (T) (f = 28 mm ~ 112 mm, 35mm equivalent) Focus range Normal: W = 12 cm ~ Infinity Macro: W = 12 cm ~ 100 cm Shutter speed 1/2000 ~ 1 sec (Fireworks 2 sec.; Night Scene 15 sec.
T1460 UM-EN.book Page 42 Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:31 PM 42 Specifications English Interface Digital output: USB 2.0 Compatible Audio/Video output (NTSC/PAL) PictBridge compatible Power source 700 mAh Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery; CIPA approx 160 base on bundle Li-ion battery Working temperature 0 - 40 degrees Celsius Dimensions (W x H x D) 91.6 x 57.8 x 16.
