AE100/AE200
Series
Digital Camera
User Manual
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users in private households in the European Union.
This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can
not be disposed of as household waste. You must dispose of your waste
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Recycling information: See http://www.benq.com/support/recycle for details.
equipment and/or battery by handling it over to the applicable take-back
scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and/or
battery. For more information about recycling of this equipment and/or
battery, please contact your city office, the shop where you purchased
the equipment or your household waste disposal service. The recycling
of materials will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is
recycled in a manner that protects human health and environment.
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); the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/
EC); the Restriction of The Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical And
Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC), Turkish EEE Directive; the
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008 implementing Directive 2005/32/EC of
the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to eco-design requirements
for standby and off mode electric power consumption of electrical and electronic
household and office equipment, and the Directive 2009/125/EC of the European
parliament and of the council establishing a framework for the setting of eco-design
requirements for energy-related products.
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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
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.
For your safety
• Keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of babies, toddlers, and
children. In particular, small parts such as memory cards and batteries could be
easily dismantled and swallowed by them.
• Use only the original accessories to avoid possible risks to health and property, and
thus meet all related legal regulations.
• Do not dismantle the camera under any circumstances.
• When using the flash, do not go too close to human eyes (particularly for babies,
toddlers, and children) or animal eyes. Otherwise, when the flash fires, the light
may cause damage to human eyes or irritate animals.
• Batteries could explode, for instance. All batteries can cause property damage,
injury or burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys or beaded chains
touch exposed terminals. The material may complete an electrical circuit and
become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any batteries, particularly when placing
it inside your pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. Do not dispose
of batteries in fire as they may explode.
• To prevent electric shock, do not attempt to disassemble or repair your camera by
yourself.
• Some camera models accept non-rechargeable batteries. When using these
batteries, do not charge them. Otherwise, dangers such as explosion and fire may
occur.
• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions.
Warran ty
• 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.
• It is the sole responsibility of the user if problems (such as data loss and system
failure) occurred due to non-factory installed software, parts, and/or non-original
accessories.
• Do not change the camera. Any changes to the camera invalidate the warranty.
Taking care of your camera
• Always keep the camera in the accompanying leather case or pouch for better
protection against splashes, dust, and collision.
• The only way of replacing the battery and the memory card is to open the battery/
card cover.
• Dispose of unwanted batteries and cameras as permitted by the laws in your
countries.
• Water may cause a fire or electric shock. Therefore, store your camera in a dry
place.
• If your camera becomes wet, wipe it with a dry cloth as soon as possible.
• Salt or seawater may cause severe camera damage.
• Do not drop, knock, or shake the camera. A rude behavior of using the camera may
damage the internal electronic circuit board, deform the lens shape, or make the
lens unretractable.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the
camera.
• Finger grease may be left on the camera lens and will result in unclear images or
videos. To avoid this problem, be sure to clean the camera lens before taking
pictures or recording videos. You should also clean the camera lens on a regular
basis.
• If the lens is dirty, use a lens brush or soft cloth to clean the lens.
• 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.
• If the lens cannot retract into the camera, please replace the batteries first (usually
this is because of drained batteries). Then the lens should retract automatically. If
the lens still cannot retract, please contact your dealer.
• Under no circumstances should you push the lens back manually as this may
damage the camera.
• All original accessories are designed only for use with this camera model you
purchased. Do not use these accessories with other camera models or cameras of
other brands to avoid unpredictable danger or damage.
• Before initial use of a memory card, always use the camera to format the card first.
• Remember to slide the write-protect tab (if available) to the unlock position.
Otherwise, all data (if any) on the memory card is protected and the card cannot
be edited or formatted.
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
• Unstable locations
• Do not use your camera outdoors when it is raining or snowing.
• Do not use your camera in or near water.
• The camera operating temperature is between 0 and 40 degrees Celsius. It is
normal for the operating time to be shortened when the temperature is low.
• The capacity of your camera batteries will reduce each time it is charged/emptied.
• Storage at too high or low temperatures will also result in a gradual capacity loss.
As a result, the operating time of your camera may be considerably reduced.
• It is normal for the camera to become warm during operation, because the camera
casing might conduct heat.
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.
Keep your camera away from sharp
objects and avoid collision.
When the camera is not in use, always
turn the power off and make sure the
lens has retracted successfully before
storing the camera in its case. If you do
not intend to use the camera for a long
time, please remove the battery
from the camera and store the battery
carefully.
When the camera is not in use, please
place 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.
Table of Contents
Touring the camera .......................................................................................... 11
Checking the package contents .............................................................................11
Camera ........................................................................................................................12
Front and bottom views ...................................................................................................12
Rear view .............................................................................................................................13
Preparing the camera for use ........................................................................ 15
Charging the battery ................................................................................................15
Using multifunctional buttons ................................................................................17
Using an SD card .......................................................................................................17
Initial setting ....................................................................................................... 18
Setting language .........................................................................................................18
Setting date and time ...............................................................................................18
Operating the camera ...................................................................................... 19
Capture mode ................................................................................................... 21
More capture options in the Function menu .....................................................22
Flash mode ..................................................................................................................23
Face Tracking .............................................................................................................24
Focus mode ................................................................................................................24
Image size ....................................................................................................................25
Image quality ...............................................................................................................25
Setting EV ....................................................................................................................26
White Balance ............................................................................................................26
ISO ................................................................................................................................27
AE metering ................................................................................................................27
Effect ............................................................................................................................28
Shooting mode ...........................................................................................................30
Aperture Priority ......................................................................................................35
Shutter Priority ..........................................................................................................35
Manual mode ..............................................................................................................35
Drive mode ................................................................................................................36
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ..........................................................................37
AF area ........................................................................................................................37
Setting sharpness, saturation and contrast .........................................................37
Digital Zoom ..............................................................................................................38
Date Stamp .................................................................................................................38
Instant Review ...........................................................................................................39
S.S.F. (Super Shake-Free) .........................................................................................39
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Smart Scene ............................................................................................................... 39
Smile Catch ................................................................................................................ 40
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Blink Detector .......................................................................................................... 40
Love Portrait ............................................................................................................. 40
Panorama .................................................................................................................... 41
LOMO ......................................................................................................................... 43
Fisheye ........................................................................................................................43
Pre-composition ....................................................................................................... 44
Web Auction ............................................................................................................. 44
Movie Record mode settings ................................................................................. 45
Battery status ............................................................................................................ 46
Other settings ................................................................................................... 47
Playback mode ................................................................................................... 49
Options for playback and editing .......................................................................... 50
Enlarging an image .............................................................................................................. 50
Rotating an image ............................................................................................................... 50
Viewing multiple files at a time ....................................................................................... 50
Playing back video clips ..................................................................................................... 51
Adjusting the playback volume ........................................................................................ 51
Slideshow ............................................................................................................................. 52
Deleting files ........................................................................................................................52
Protecting files .................................................................................................................... 52
Red-eye Removal ............................................................................................................... 53
Voice memo ........................................................................................................................ 53
Photo Effect ......................................................................................................................... 54
Trimming .............................................................................................................................. 55
Resizing ................................................................................................................................. 55
Startup image ...................................................................................................................... 56
DPOF .................................................................................................................................... 56
Radial Blur ............................................................................................................................57
Working with computer and AV system .................................................... 57
Bundled software ...................................................................................................... 57
Connecting the camera to a computer ............................................................... 57
Connecting the camera to an AV system ........................................................... 58
Printing images .......................................................................................................... 58
Printing with PictBridge .................................................................................................... 58
Troubleshooting and service information ................................................... 60
Technical support ..................................................................................................... 61
Specifications ..................................................................................................... 62
Touring the camera 11
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To u r i n g t h e c a m e r a
Checking the package contents
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items.
User Manual
/
Quick Guide
1. User Manual or Quick Guide
2. Digital camera
3. USB cable
4. Battery
5. Hand strap
6. Software & User Manual CD
7. Pouch
8. AC power adapter
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• All pictures, screen captures, and icons used in this manual are for illustration
only. Actual and available products, accessories, as well as their appearance may
vary depending on sales region.
• If any items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer.
• Save the packaging for future shipment or storage.
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Camera
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Front and bottom views
1. T (Tele) - Zoom-in or turn on the Shooting mode description
2. Shutter button
3.
W (Wide) - Zoom-out, turn off the Shooting mode description, or enter
the thumbnail view (Playback mode)
4. Power button
5. Flash
6. Self-timer LED indicator
7. Lens
8. Microphone
9. Speaker
10.Tripod mount
11.Battery/card cover
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Rear view
1. LCD display
2. Status LED
3. MENU button or return to the previous menu
4. USB / AV port
5. Function / Delete button - Activates the function menu (Capture
mode) or delete photos (Playback mode)
6. Strap eyelet
7. Multifunctional buttons (including a 4-way control and a button)
8. Mode switch - Toggles among Capture (photo), Capture (movie), and
Playback modes
Indicator State Description
Status LED No light The digital camera is off.
Status LED Blinking green • The digital camera cannot focus.
Self-timer LED Blinking red The self-timer function is activated.
Solid green • The digital camera is ready to capture
images.
• The digital camera is powering on, or is in
the power-saving mode.
• The digital camera is capturing a video clip.
• The flash is charging, or the USB
communication/transfer is in progress.
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• It is normal for the camera to become warm during operation, because the
camera casing might conduct heat.
• The LCD display on this camera is manufactured with sophisticated technology,
and more than 99.99% of the pixels on the LCD display meet standard
specifications. Yet, it is possible that less than 0.01% of the pixels on the LCD
display may have some light spots or show unusual colors. This is normal and does
not indicate display malfunction, nor will this affect the pictures you take with the
camera.
• The LCD monitor looks darker 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.
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Preparing the camera for use
Use only the specified battery for the camera, and always turn off the camera
before removing the battery.
A
B
To install the battery:
1. Release and open the battery/card 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 and lock the battery/card cover (D).
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C
D
To re mo ve th e b a tt er y:
1. Release and open the battery/card cover (C).
2. Pull the battery out.
3. Close and lock the battery/card cover (D).
Charging the battery
The battery charge status affects the camera performance. To maximize the
performance and the battery life, fully charge the battery via a wall outlet (or a
computer), and then fully discharge it through normal use at least once.
To charge the battery via a wall outlet:
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Insert the battery into the camera.
3. Connect one end of the USB cable to the
camera.
4. Connect the other end of the USB cable
to the power adapter.
5. Plug in the power adapter to a wall outlet.
The battery will start charging immediately.
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To charge the battery via a computer:
1. Turn on the computer.
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2. Turn off the camera.
3. Insert the battery into the camera.
4. Connect one end of the USB cable to the
camera.
5. Connect the other end of the USB cable
to your computer. The battery will start
charging immediately.
You need to follow the instructions above to ensure successful charging.
• 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.
• Ensure that the Li-ion battery is inserted into the product with correct polarity.
Incorrect polarity may damage the camera or cause fire.
• Download all pictures and remove the battery from the camera if you are going to
store the camera for a long time.
• Damage caused by the use of an incorrect power adapter is not covered under
the warranty.
• The battery may be warm after being charged or used. This is normal and not a
malfunction.
• When using the camera in a cold environment, keep the camera and its battery
warm by holding it inside your jacket or another warm protective environment.
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Using multifunctional buttons
You can choose camera settings by pressing the 4-way control or the
button.
1. Left/Focus:
• Scrolls left in menus.
• Toggles between different focus modes.
Up:
2.
• Scrolls up in menus.
• Turns on/off Face Tracking. See "Face
Tracking" on page 24 for details.
• Rotates an image. See "Rotating an image" on
page 50 for details.
Right/Flash:
3.
• Scrolls right in menus.
• Selects a flash mode.
Down/Display:
4.
• Scrolls down in menus
• Toggles between different display modes.
5. : Confirms a chosen setting.
Using an SD card
The camera comes with internal memory for storing captured images, video
clips, or audio files. You can also add an SD card to store more files.
To install an SD card:
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Release and open the battery/card cover.
3. Insert an SD card in the correct direction.
4. Close and lock the battery/card cover.
To remove an SD card:
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Release and open the battery/card cover.
3. Lightly press the edge of the memory card to
eject.
4. Close and lock the battery/card cover.
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OK
SET
MENU
Polski
Română
Before initial use of an SD card, please format the card first by pressing >
>
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Manage Memory > / > Format > > Yes.
Initial setting
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 to locate
, and then press or .
3. Press , , , or to locate the language you want.
4. Press to set the language.
Setting date and time
When using the camera for the first time or
when the battery has been removed from the
camera for a long time, you need to set the
date and time. The date and time is recorded
when a video or image is captured.
To set date and time:
1. Press > . (Step 1 is needed only
after the initial setting is done.)
2. Press or to locate
Date/Time, and then press or .
3. Press or to select date and time and date format. Press or
to move to another column as needed.
4. Press to set the date and time.
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Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
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 the Power button to turn the power on.
2. Slide the mode switch to and press > , , , or
to locate desired options (under two different tabs: and ), and then
press or to make selections.
Remember to follow the on-screen display or slide to for instructions
(wherever available). Next, press corresponding buttons to access and set more
options. At any time, you can cancel the current operation by pressing to
return to your previous step.
3. Slide to to zoom-in or to zoom-out.
4. Press the shutter halfway to set automatic focus. Once the focus is set, the
focus frame color will turn from white (unfocused) to green (focused). If the
focus frame color is red and you press the shutter down, it might result in a
blurred photo.
5. Press the shutter down fully to capture.
6. Release the shutter.
7. Slide the mode switch to and enter the
adjust the optical zoom as needed and press the shutter down to start video
recording (press the shutter again to stop video recording).
8. Slide the mode switch to and view captured images or recorded videos.
You can press , or to move to different images/videos, slide to press
or to zoom-in/out a captured image, or slide to to view 9 images on
the screen.
Movie Record mode. Next,
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• During zoom-in/out, there is a separator in the zoom bar between and .
For best image quality, it is recommended to use optical zoom only by keeping the
magnification within and the separator.
• Flash is automatically turned off in the Movie Record mode.
• The Movie Record mode records both sound and video. The recording time is
continuous, but recording will stop once the memory card space is full.
• In the Movie Record mode, sound is temporarily muted during zoom-in/out.
• At any time, you can press the Power button to turn off the camera.
• In Capture or Playback mode, press to decide what information to show
on the screen.
Capture mode
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Item Description Page reference
1 Shooting mode 30
2Flash mode 23
3 Focus mode 24
4Drive mode 36
5 AEB 37
6 Number of shots available --
7 Image size 25
8 Image quality 25
9 Face Tracking 24
10 ISO 27
11 White Balance 26
12 AE metering 27
13 Exposure value (EV) 26
14 AF area 37
15 Histogram --
16 Battery status 46
17 Camera shake warning --
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22 Operating the camera
My Mode
(the 6 most recent
record modes, in
the order used)
ISO
Exposure Value
(EV)
Effect
Image
Quality
White
Balance
Metering
Resolution
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• In the Capture mode, press to toggle among 4 display modes (standard,
complete, none, and rule of thirds).
• 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.
• While the shutter is pressed halfway, the shutter speed and the aperture are also
shown on the screen (not available in the Movie Record mode).
• While the shutter is pressed down halfway, the AF area color changes to yellowgreen, camera shake warning (appears only if the camera itself detects possible
shaking), aperture, shutter speed and ISO setting are also shown on the screen.
More capture options in the Function menu
Press the Function button to access more capture options. Depending on
your settings, the displayed option icons in the Function menu may vary.
To use the Function menu:
1. Press to enter the Function menu, the currently selected settings are
shown.
2. Press , to go to another option, or press or to select a
setting.
3. Press to confirm the setting.
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Flash mode
The flash offers 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 Redeye
Force On The flash always fires regardless of the
Slow Sync Fires the flash immediately at the beginning
Force Off The flash does not fire. Select this mode
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when
capturing natural-looking images of people
and animals in low-light conditions. Be sure
to ask the subject to look at the camera lens
or get as close to the camera as possible.
The flash fires automatically based on the
photographic conditions.
surrounding lighting conditions. Select this
mode when capturing images with high
contrast (backlighting) and deep shadows.
of exposure with a longer shutter speed, so
balanced ambient lighting of the foreground
subject and background scene can be
reached in a low-light environment.
when flash photography is prohibited, or
when the distance to the subject is beyond
the effective range of the flash.
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To select a flash mode:
1. Go to the Capture mode.
2. Keep pressing to toggle among different flash modes and select a desired
option.
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Face Tracking
Focuses on the position of faces (max. 10 faces) simultaneously. While using the
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Face Tracking function, point the camera to where the people (your subjects)
are located. Focus frames of Face Tracking will automatically detect faces
(maximum 10) and show on the LCD screen.
• Due to environmental factors such as lighting, the number of detected faces might
be different from that of the actual faces.
• To achieve the best result, ask your subjects not to turn their faces partially away
from the lens.
Focus mode
Icon Mode Description
Auto focus Adjusts focus automatically.
Super 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.
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Image size
Icon Description Icon Description
AE100: 14 megapixels (4320
x 3240)
AE200: 16 megapixels (4608
x 3456)
AE100: 3:2 (14 megapixels;
4320 x 2880)
AE200: 3:2 (16 megapixels;
4608 x 3072)
8 megapixels (3264 x 2448) VGA (640 x 480)
5 megapixels (2592 x 1944) -- --
3 megapixels (2048 x 1536)
HD 16:9
(1920 x 1080 in full HD
format)
To select an image size:
1. Press > Resolution.
1. Press or to select a setting.
2. Press to confirm setting.
Image quality
Icon Mode Description
Super Fine Best image quality with the lowest
compression rate. File size is the largest.
Fine Better image quality with medium
compression rate. File size is medium.
Normal Good image quality with the highest
compression rate. File size is the smallest.
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To select an image quality level:
1. Press > Image Quality.
2. Press or to select a setting.
3. Press to confirm setting.
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Setting EV
EV (Exposure Value) lightens or darkens the
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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. Press or to select an EV from the EV
bar.
3. Press to confirm setting.
White Balance
Compensates for color temperatures in different lighting conditions, so white
and other colors can display properly when you capture images.
Icon Mode Description
Auto Adjusts white balance automatically.
Daylight Used in bright daylight conditions.
Cloudy Used in twilight or shady conditions.
Tungsten Used when subjects lit by tungsten
Fluorescent H Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects the
Fluorescent L
Manual Used when you want to manually adjust
To select White Balance:
1. Press > White Balance.
(incandescent) lighting.
green hue of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for
indoor photos under fluorescent lighting
without a flash.
white balance in a particular lighting
condition.
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2. Press or to select a white balance option. The preview result based on
the currently selected white balance is shown on the screen. (When selecting
the manual mode, you must first point the camera at a blank sheet of white
paper or something similar and press the shutter for the camera to detect
proper colors.)
3. Press to confirm setting.
ISO
ISO configures the camera’s sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO value, the
brighter picture you can take in a low-light environment. Yet, you may see more
noise in the picture as you increase the ISO value.
Icon Description
Automatically sets the ISO value.
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Equivalent to color ISO 100/200 film. Used for outdoor
photography in bright sunlight.
Equivalent to color ISO 400/800/1600/3200/6400 film. Used it
in a low-light environment or where the flash light is not
allowed.
• ISO 3200 for resolution of 3M or under only
• ISO 6400 for resolution of 3M or under only
To select an ISO value:
1. Press > ISO.
2. Press or to select an ISO Value.
3. Press to confirm setting.
AE metering
Icon Mode Description
Matrix Detects the exposure based on multiple
points in the subject area.
Cen. Weight
(Center
Weight)
Detects the exposure of the entire shooting
screen, but gives more importance to the
values near the center.
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Icon Mode Description
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Spot Detects the exposure based on the center
spot in the subject area.
To select an AE metering option:
1. Press > Metering.
2. Press or to select an AE metering option.
3. Press to confirm setting.
Effect
Adds color filter effects to the image or video you want to capture.
Icon Mode Description
Normal No effects are added.
LOMO (For Movie Record only) Creates a lomo-like
effect by adding over saturated colors, dark
corners, and so on.
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)
Color Accent
(Green)
Color Accent
(Blue)
B/W (Black and
White)
Highlights the subjects by keeping the red
color domain of an image only while making
other regions black and white.
Highlights the subjects by keeping the green
color domain of an image only while making
other regions black and white.
Highlights the subjects by keeping the blue
color domain of an image only while making
other regions black and white.
Adds an effect with monochromatic color
tones.
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Icon Mode Description
Vivid Red The image becomes reddish.
Vivid Green The image becomes greenish.
Vivid Blue The image becomes bluish.
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. 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.
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Shooting mode
Select one of the following shooting modes to fit your shooting condition.
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Icon Mode Description
Auto Mode The camera automatically decide most
settings, so you can capture images with
ease.
Smart Scene Automatically selects a shooting mode based
on the current shooting environment.
Program You can set the shooting parameters
manually.
Aperture
Priority
Shutter Priority You can choose a shutter speed, while the
Manual Lets you set both aperture and shutter
Smile Catch Automatically takes a shot when a smile is
You can choose an aperture value, while the
shutter speed is automatically determined by
the lighting condition of the subject.
aperture value is automatically determined
by the lighting condition of the subject.
speed manually.
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Icon Mode Description
Panorama Creates a panoramic photo from multiple
shots.
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Precomposition
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.
Beauty
Enhancer
Enhances the tone of skin so that the facial
skin appears smooth.
Self Portrait Takes a self portrait with at least one face in
a confined area.
Love Portrait Takes a self portrait with at least two faces in
a confined area.
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Icon Mode Description
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Blink Detector Warns of eye blinks if detected & lets you
decide whether to save the image file.
Portrait Makes the subject (usually a person) stand
out with smooth and natural-looking skin
tones.
Night Portrait Shoots night scenes and portraits clearly.
Please keep the camera steady or use a
tripod while using this mode.
Child Increases sensitivity and emphasizes
children's skin tones.
Sports Uses a high shutter speed to capture objects
in motion.
Food Captures food by enhancing color brightness
and giving more vivid colors.
Party Captures the party atmosphere usually
under indoor light source.
Candle Light Makes a picture look warm, and thus
captures the mood under candle light
source. Flash is always off.
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Icon Mode Description
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.
Fireworks Adds exposure time to shoot firework trails.
Please keep the camera steady or use a
tripod while using this mode.
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.
Foliage Takes a clear and vivid picture of flowers or
plant leaves by emphasizing their saturation
and sharpness.
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Soft Flowing
Wat er
Uses a low shutter speed for motion blur.
Please keep the camera steady or use a
tripod while using this mode.
Sunset Captures the warmth and atmosphere
(represented by hue) of sunrise or sunset.
Snow Used under a very bright light environment
such as snow scenes.
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Icon Mode Description
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Building Enhances lines & contracts to highlight the
sense of the three dimensions (3D) for a
building.
Web Auction Reduces the file size for faster internet
upload.
Text Improves clarity & contrast when taking a
close-up picture of documents.
Voic e R ec .
(Voice Record)
Captures background sound only (no images
or videos). When listening to the captured
audio file later, you can see a unique icon
that appears on the screen and indicates that
this is an audio file.
ISO, Metering, and White Balance are not available in some shooting modes like
Auto Mode. You must select another mode like Manual to enable these options.
To select a shooting mode:
1. Press > > Shooting Mode >
.
2. The currently selected shooting mode
shows. Press or to locate
another desired option.
When you are selecting from different shooting modes, slide to for detailed
explanation of each shooting mode. Slide to to close the shooting mode
description when you are done
3. Press to confirm setting.
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Aperture Priority
Aperture priority is often used when shooting static subjects or emphasizing the
depth of field. In general, use a smaller aperture if a greater depth of field is
needed.
To adjust aperture value:
1. Go to the Capture mode with Aperture Priority mode selected.
2. Press .
3. Press / to adjust the aperture value.
4. Press to confirm setting.
Shutter Priority
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 / to adjust the shutter speed.
4. Press to confirm setting.
Manual mode
You can choose the aperture value and shutter speed in Manual mode.
To adjust values in Manual mode:
1. Go to the Capture mode with Manual mode selected.
2. Press .
3. Press / to adjust the aperture value, or / to adjust the
shutter speed.
4. Press to confirm setting.
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When toggling between Av/Tv, press the shutter halfway for exposure metering.
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Drive mode
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Icon Mode Description
Self-timer Automatically takes a picture after 2 or 10-
second delay. This mode is useful when you
want to be part of the picture.
Double Performs delay and capture twice:
Performs a 10-second delay, then captures
the image.
Performs another 2-second delay then
captures the image again.
Burst Continuously takes pictures as long as you
keep pressing the Shutter. The flash is always
off in this mode.
Speedy Burst Press and release the shutter. When the
photo size you select is VGA, Speedy Burst
will shoot continuously at the speed of 30
shots per second. This will stop after 1
second or when the memory card is full.
Off (Single) Takes one picture at a time.
To select a drive mode:
1. Go to the Capture mode.
2. Press > > Drive Mode.
3. Press or , and then select a desired option.
4. Press > .
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Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)
The AEB function automatically takes 3 pictures with slightly different settings in
the shutter speed or the aperture value.
To turn on/off AEB:
1. Go to the Capture mode.
2. Press > > AEB.
3. Press or , and then select or .
4. Press > .
AF area
Icon Mode Description
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 > > AF Area.
2. Press or , and then select a focusing area.
3. Press > .
Setting sharpness, saturation and contrast
Adjusts how colors appear in the pictures by setting sharpness, saturation, and
contrast.
To set sharpness, saturation, or contrast:
1. Press > , and then select Sharpness, Saturation or Contrast.
2. Press or , and then select
3. Press > .
High, Normal, or Low.
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Digital Zoom
The digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the image using a software process.
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Icon Mode Description
Wise Zoom Reduces the image size, and thus increases
the effective
zoom length without sacrificing image
quality.
Digital Zoom Turns on the digital zoom feature.
OFF Turns off the digital zoom feature.
To select a digital zoom:
1. Press > > Digital Zoom.
2. Press or , and then select a digital zoom type or .
3. 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 , and then select
3. Press > .
Date Stamp.
Date, Date & Time, or .
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Instant Review
This feature displays the still image that just recorded for 1 second.
To set the Instant Review:
1. Press > >
2. Press or , and then select or .
3. Press > .
During instant review, half press the shutter to return to the capture mode.
Instant Review.
S.S.F. (Super Shake-Free)
Reduces blur caused by camera vibration, and thus improves image quality and
clearness.
To set S.S.F.:
1. Press > > S.S.F..
2. Press or , and then select or .
3. Press > .
When the battery power is low, S.S.F. will be turned off automatically.
Smart Scene
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Automatically selects the best shooting mode from Portrait , Landscape ,
Sunset , Backlight , Backlight Portrait , Night Portrait , Night
Scene , Snow , Text , Foliage , and Super Macro .
1. Press > >
2. Press the shutter halfway to set automatic focus. The selected shooting mode
is displayed in the top left corner of the screen.
3. Press the shutter to capture an image.
Shooting Mode and select Smart Scene.
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Smile Catch
Captures an image when the subject smiles.
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1. Press > >
2. The camera is tracking the face of your subject (a white frame shows).
3. Once a smile is detected, the camera instantly takes a picture.
4. The camera continues to detect smiles and takes more pictures (Step 3 is
repeated).
Face tracking (one face only) is always on in the Smile Catch mode.
Shooting Mode and select Smile Catch.
Blink Detector
Automatically detects blinking when you capture an image.
1. Press > >
2. Press the shutter to capture an image. If blinking is detected, a warning
message appears on the screen.
3. Press / to save or discard the image, and then press to
confirm.
Shooting Mode and select Blink Detector.
Love Portrait
Takes a self portrait of at least two faces.
1. Press > > Shooting Mode and select Love Portrait.
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 takes more pictures by repeating
Step 2. This face tracking will automatically stop if no faces are detected.
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Panorama
Creates a panoramic photo from multiple shots. Two to three shots are stitched
into one single and seamless large picture. For optimized performance, the
image resolution is automatically set at 1M (1024 x 768) when this mode is
selected.
1. Press > > Shooting Mode and select Panorama.
2. Press to select how shots will be stitched.
3. Press the shutter to capture the first shot.
Icon Mode Description
Left-to-Right The direction of the succeeding shots will be
to the right of the first shot.
Right-to-Left The direction of the succeeding shots will be
to the left of the first shot.
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Guidance bar
Panoramic picture previewThe camera captures the shot when
the screen icon overlaps the block
4. A guidance bar appears on top of the screen. The screen icon indicates
the location of the current screen. Pan the camera following the guidance
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arrow.
5. Once the screen icon overlaps the green block, the camera will
automatically take the second shot. If you will only stitch two shots, press
to complete the panoramic picture. Otherwise, proceed to the next
step.
6. To take the third shot, pan the camera to the direction of the guidance arrow.
Once the screen icon overlaps the green block, the camera will automatically
take the third shot.
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LOMO
Creates a lomo-like effect by adding over saturated colors, dark corners, and so
on.
1. Press > > Shooting Mode and select LOMO.
2. Take a picture. (The LOMO effect will be applied to this picture immediately.)
When the LOMO effect is applied, color shift (changes in colors) might occur.
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.)
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Pre-composition
Captures the background first for positioning the final image. Ideal for asking
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others to take your photo.
1. Press > > Shooting Mode and select Pre-composition.
2. Press the shutter to capture the background. The bottom section of the
screen displays the captured background image in a semi-transparent region.
3. Use the captured background image to frame the composition, and press the
shutter to capture the final image.
Web Aucti on
Combines a maximum of 4 shots into one single image on a VGA (640 x 480)
size, so it can be quickly used in situations such as Internet auctions.
1. Press > > Shooting Mode and select Web Auction.
2. Press or to move to the number of shots you want to take, and then
press .
Icon Mode Description
1 shot Takes one picture only.
2 shots Takes two pictures based on the numeric
order shown below:
3 shots Takes three pictures based on the numeric
order shown below:
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Icon Mode Description
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 picture, press to take the next one. (If you
want to re-take the previous picture, press and repeat Step 3.)
5. Once you have finished taking all pictures, the camera will automatically
combine these images into one.
Movie Record mode settings
Icon Description
Video Format: HD 720p (16:9; 1280 x 720), VGA (640 x 480),
QVGA (320 x 240), or Web (640 x 480).
• Video recording will automatically stop when the video file
size reaches 4 GB.
• Video recording at HD 720p (16:9; 1280 x 720) will
automatically stop when the video file size reaches 4 GB or
the total recording time is near 29 minutes.
• Recording a video at HD 720p (16:9; 1280 x 720) requires a
Class 6 or above SDHC card.
• Videos captured in Web mode are stored under the
XXXUTUBE directory (XXX are numbers) with the file size
limited to 1 GB or 10 minutes per video file (video recording
will automatically stop).
White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
H, Fluorescent L, or Manual. See "White Balance" on page 26
for more details.
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AE metering: Matrix, Center Weight, Spot. See "AE metering"
on page 27 for more details.
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Icon Description
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Effect: Normal, LOMO, Vivid, Sepia, Color Accent (Red),
Color Accent (Green), Color Accent (Blue), B&W, Vivid Red,
Vivid Green, Vivid Blue. See "Effect" on page 28 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. Once you press the shutter, the previous 3-second
video clip will be combined into the current video you are
shooting.
Only the latest 3-second video clip is stored temporarily on the
memory.
To select a Movie Record option:
1. Slide the mode switch to and enter the Movie Record mode.
2. Press , and then select an option.
3. Press or to select a setting.
4. Press to confirm setting.
Battery status
Icon Description
Battery power is full.
Battery power remains adequate.
Battery power is low.
Battery power is very low. You should replace the battery
ASAP.
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Other settings
Press > , and then select an option.
Icon Mode Description
Sounds [Startup] Sets a type of the startup sound.
[Shutter] Sets the shutter sound on and off.
[Operation] Sets the button (excluding shutter)
sound on and off.
[Volume] Adjusts the volume of the shutter
sound, startup sound, operation sound
and playback sound.
Power Saving
LCD Saving
Date/Time Sets the date and time.
File Numbering
[1 min.]
[3 min.]
[5 min.]
[Off]
[On]
[Off]
Select a language for display menus and other information.
[Series]
[Reset]
For power conservation, the camera
automatically enters the standby mode
after it has been idle for a period of
time. (Press any key to resume.)
The camera remains on when idle.
For power conservation, the LCD
screen is automatically dimmed after the
camera has been idle for 20 seconds.
(Press any key to resume.)
The LCD screen remains bright when
the camera is idle.
Stores the most recently used file
number regardless of deleted files or a
change of memory card. This is useful
for avoiding the file name duplication
when images are downloaded to a
computer.
Resets file numbering each time the
memory card is changed.
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Icon Mode Description
TV Out You can review images on a television with an AV cable.
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America, Japan, Taiwan and others
China, Europe, Oceania, and others
The LCD brightness is automatically set
based on the surrounding environment.
The LCD brightness is increased.
LCD Brightness
[NTSC]
[PAL]
TV Format should be set to either NTSC or PAL depending
on your region. For details about which system should be used,
check with your local authorities.
[Auto]
[High]
[Normal]
The LCD brightness remains at the
default value.
Manage Memory
[Format]
[Copy to
Card]
Formats the internal memory or the
memory card.
Copies files from the internal memory
to the memory card.
Reset All Resets the entire menu and button operation settings to
initial default.
The following settings do not change after Reset All:
Date & Time setting
Language setting
TV Format setting
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Playback mode
Slide the mode switch to to enter the Playback mode.
While pausing video playback, you can press the shutter to capture the video frame
as a still image in the VGA format.
Item Description Page
reference
1 Indicates that the camera is in the Playback mode. --
2 Indicates that the file is protected and cannot be
deleted.
3 Indicates this file has a voice memo or the file is an
audio file.
4 Indicates the file is marked for printing. --
5 Displays the shooting parameters when you took the
picture or playback controls. Press to toggle
between different displayed information.
6 Date and time when the file was created. --
7 File number --
8Histogram --
9 File name, file size, shutter speed, and aperture value --
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Options for playback and editing
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When the camera is in the Playback mode, press , or to move to different
files. You can also select any of the following options.
Enlarging an image
Magnifies an image, so more details can be seen.
To enlarge an image:
1. Slide the mode switch to .
2. Press or to move to the image you want to enlarge.
3. Press to zoom-in or to zoom-out.
4. Press , , , or to move to the area you want to see.
5. Press to return to the normal viewing size.
Rotating an image
You can press to change the orientation of an image at 90 degrees
clockwise at a time.
For each rotation, the image file in the new orientation is automatically saved.
Viewing multiple files at a time
Shows up to 9 files at a time on the screen.
To view multiple files:
1. Slide the mode switch to .
2. Slide to . In this mode, maximum 9 files (shown in thumbnails) are
displayed on the screen. Press , , , or to select a file, and
then press or to view it in its normal viewing size.
3. Slide to . In this mode, all files are arranged by dates. Press ,
, , or to select a file, and then press or to view it in
its normal viewing size.
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If there are more than 9 thumbnails, you can press repeatedly until the scroll bar
is highlighted. Then you can press to move to the previous 9 thumbnails or
to move to the next 9 thumbnails. To cancel highlighting the scroll bar, just
press .
Playing back video clips
View recorded video clips in the playback mode.
To view a video clip:
1. Slide the mode switch to .
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 stop the video clip, or press to pause it. Press
again to resume.
• During video playback, press to fast forward or press to rewind.
• While pausing video playback, you can press the shutter to capture the video
frame as a still image in the VGA format.
• While pausing video playback, you can view the video frame by frame. Press to
fast forward one frame, or press to rewind one frame. Press and hold to
fast forward frame by frame continuously, or press and hold to rewind frame
by frame continuously.
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Adjusting the playback volume
Increase or decrease the volume of video clips, audio clips, or voice memos.
To adjust the playback volume:
1. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the playback mode.
2. Press or to select a video clip, audio clip, or voice memo that you want
to playback.
3. Adjust the volume.
• Slide to to increase the volume.
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• Slide to to decrease the volume.
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The volume can be set during playback, but not during rewind, fast forward, or
pause.
Slideshow
Sets the time interval for presenting a series of captured image and video files
(first frame only).
To play a slideshow:
1. Slide the mode switch to .
2. Press > >
3. Change the slideshow settings.
• Use the four-way control to set one of the following slideshow effects:
• Applies a transition effect from left to right.
• Applies a transition effect from upper-left side to lower-right side.
• Applies a horizontal transition effect.
• 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 . Press again to resume playback.
To stop the slideshow, press .
Slideshow > or .
Deleting files
Removes selected or all files.
To delete files:
1. Slide the mode switch to .
2. Press > >
3. Select whether to delete this selected file, other selected, all files, or voice
memo only, and then press .
Delete > or .
Protecting files
Prevents selected files from accidental removal.
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To pr ot ec t f i le s:
1. Slide the mode switch to .
2. Press > >
3. Select whether to protect this selected file, other selected, or all files, and
then press . You will then see the icon indicating the file is protected.
You can remove the protection anytime by following the same procedure as shown
above. Note that in Step 2 the on-screen instruction will ask you how you want to
remove the protection.
Protect > or .
Red-eye Removal
The Red Eye Correction function is used to reduce red eye in captured images.
This function is only available for still images. Red eye correction can be applied
to an image several times, but the quality may gradually deteriorate.
1. Slide the mode switch to .
2. Press or to move to the image you want to apply Red-eye Removal.
3. Press > >
4. Press to confirm the change and save the image file.
You cannot use this function on images captured in Panorama mode.
Red-eye Removal > or .
Voice memo
Inserts a voice annotation to an image file.
To record a voice memo:
1. Slide the mode switch to .
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2. Press or to move to the image you want to add a voice memo.
3. Press > > Voice Memo > or .
4. Select
5. Select
Start > to start recording your voice.
Stop > to stop recording.
To play back a voice memo:
1. Press to play the voice memo.
2. Press to pause the playback.
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3. Press to resume the playback.
4. Press to exit playback.
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Photo Effect
You can add special effects to your images.
Icon Mode Description
Normal No effect is added to the image.
Sepia Recorded image will be stored in a sepia
B/W Convert image to black & white.
Negative Colors become the opposite of what they
Mosaic Applies a mosaic tile effect to the image.
Vivid Red The image becomes reddish.
Vivid Green The image becomes greenish.
Vivid Blue The image becomes bluish.
To add a special effect to an image:
1. Slide the mode switch to .
tone.
were in the original image.
2. Press or to move to the image you want to add an effect to.
3. Press > > Photo Effect > or .
4. Press , or to select the effect. The preview result based on the
currently selected effect is shown in the middle thumbnail.
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5. Press to confirm the change and save the image file.
You cannot use this function on images captured in Panorama mode.
Trimming
Crops part of an image file, reduces the image size, and overwrites the image file
or saves it as another new file.
To tr im a n im ag e :
1. Slide the mode switch to .
2. Press or to move to the image you want to trim.
3. Press > >
4. Slide to or to select the target image size (8M, 5M, 3M, VGA) to
which you want to reduce.
5. Press , , , or to locate the area to trim.
6. Press to confirm the change and save the image file.
Trim > or .
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You cannot trim images in the size of 3:2, 16:9, or VGA, or images captured in
Panorama mode.
Resizing
Changes an image file to a smaller size, and overwrites the image file or saves it
as another new file.
To resize an image:
1. Slide the mode switch to .
2. Press or to move to the image you want to resize.
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3. Press > > Resize > or .
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4. Press or to select the target image size to which you want to
reduce.
5. Press to confirm the change and save the image file.
You cannot resize images in the size of 3:2, 16:9, or VGA, or images captured in
Panorama mode.
Startup image
Sets the welcome screen when the camera is powering on.
To select a startup image:
1. Press > > Startup Image > or .
• To use the default startup image, select
• To use a custom image, select My Photos and press or to select an
image.
• To disable the startup image, select
2. Press .
Default.
Off.
DPOF
The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) setting allows you to select images on
the memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance
using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a
photo developing service or for printing on a direct print function compatible
printer.
To set up DPOF:
1. Press > > DPOF.
2. Press or and select one of the following options.
• To set the DPOF setting for one image in a time, select
or to select an image.
• To set the DPOF setting for all images in a time, select
• To clear all DPOF settings to initial default, select Reset.
3. Press or to specify the number of copies.
4. Press to decide whether you want to turn the date stamp on.
5. Press .
Single. and press
All.
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Radial Blur
Applies a rotating motion effect to give a feel of speed.
To apply a Radial Blur effect:
1. Slide the mode switch to .
2. Press > >
3. Press or and select a degree of Radial Blur.
4. Press to confirm the change and save the image file.
You cannot use this function on images captured in Panorama mode.
Radial Blur > or .
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Bundled software
The camera offers the following programs on a CD.
ArcSoft
PhotoImpression 5
ArcSoft
VideoImpression 2
To install these programs, see the information supplied with the CD.
Combines photo editing with creative enhancement and
sharing tools that maximize your digital media
experience.
Creates multimedia presentations by combining photos
and video clips with audio, text and scene transitions.
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Connecting the camera to a computer
You can connect the camera to a PC or notebook to
transfer, view, print, or edit files as well as charge the
camera.
To connect the camera to a computer:
1. Connect the end of the smaller plug of the USB
cable to the camera.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your
computer.
4. Select
Computer and wait for the connection.
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5. A Removable Disk icon appears in My Computer. Click this icon to access
the files in your camera.
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• When connecting the camera to a computer, it is necessary to install a battery
into the camera.
• When connecting the camera to a computer, please use the original accessory of
the USB cable to avoid possible system conflicts and damage to the camera.
Connecting the camera to an AV system
You can play files in your camera from an AV system such as TV or projector.
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. Turn on the AV system, and then switch to the AV source connecting to the
camera.
4. Turn on the camera.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to operate the camera via the TV or
projector screen.
Printing images
In addition to printing images by connecting the camera to a printer via a
computer or bringing the memory card (if available) to a photo-processing
center, you can choose to print using PictBridge.
Printing with PictBridge
You can directly print images by connecting your camera to a PictBridgecompatible printer without using a computer.
To print images from a PictBridge-compatible printer:
1. Connect the end of the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your
printer.
3. Turn on the printer. Wait for a while until it finishes starting up and is ready
to print.
4. Turn on the camera.
5. Select
6. Select one of the following options:
Printer and wait for the connection.
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• To print one image at a time, select Print Select, and press or to
select an image.
• To print all images at a time, select
Print All.
• To print all images (shown by thumbnails) at a time, select Print Index.
7. Press .
• The above procedure may vary depending on the printer type you are using.
• If you connect the camera to your printer while the printer is still starting up, the
camera will be automatically turned off.
• Failure to follow the above procedure will make the camera show an error
message. Please disconnect the camera and the camera will be automatically
turned off.
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60 Troubleshooting and service information
Troubleshooting and service
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information
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 Cause Solution
The camera
cannot power
up.
The battery
power is
draining quickly.
The battery or
camera is warm.
The flash does
not fire or
recharge.
Even though the
flash fired, the
image is dark.
The image is
too bright or
too dark.
I cannot format
a memory card.
There is no battery or the
battery is not inserted
correctly.
The battery has no power. Replace the battery.
The external temperature is
extremely low.
Many shots are being
captured in dark places,
requiring a flash.
The camera or flash was
used continuously over a
long period of time.
The camera flash is turned
off.
The light source is
sufficient.
The distance to the subject
is greater than the flash's
effective range.
The exposure is excessive
or inadequate.
The memory card is writeprotected.
End of the memory card
life.
Insert the battery correctly.
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Set the flash to Auto Flash.
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Get closer to the subject and
shoot.
Reset exposure compensation.
Remove the write protection.
Insert a new memory card.
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Problem Cause Solution
I cannot
download
images from the
camera to my
computer.
The camera
does not shoot
even when
pressing the
shutter button.
I cannot print
images with
PictBridgecompliant
printers.
The free space on the hard
disk of your computer is
insufficient.
There is no power being
supplied to the camera.
The battery is running low. Replace the battery.
The camera is not in the
Capture mode.
The shutter button was not
pressed all the way down.
The internal memory or
memory card does not have
any free space.
The flash is recharging. Wait until the flash mode icon,
The camera does not
recognize the memory card.
The camera is connected to
the printer when the
camera is powered off.
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.
Replace the battery.
Switch to the Capture mode.
Press the shutter button all the
way down.
Load a new card or delete
unwanted files.
indicated on the screen, stops
flashing.
Format the memory card
before the initial use or before
using with another camera.
Connect the camera to the
printer, turn on the camera, and
then select
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Printer.
Technical support
For technical assistance, free driver updates, product information, and news
releases, visit the following web site:
http://www.BenQ.com
62 Specifications
Specifications
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Sensor • AE100: Panasonic 14 Mega Pixels, 1/2.3 inch CCD
• AE200: Panasonic 16 Mega Pixels, 1/2.3 inch CCD
Zoom Optical: 5X
Digital: Up to 5X (Preview) / Up to 12X (Playback)
Lens f = 4.9 (W) ~ 24.5 (T) mm
F= 2.4 (W) ~ 6.1 (T)
f = 27.6 mm ~ 138 mm, 35 mm equivalent
Focus Range
LCD 2.7” LCD 230k pixels
Image Resolution AE100: 14M (4320 x 3240)
Movie Mode HD 720p (1280 x 720), VGA (640 x 480), QVGA (320 x 240),
Shutter Speed 1/2000 ~ 1 sec (Fireworks 2 sec.; Night Scene 1/2000 ~ 15
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent H,
Exposure -2 ~ +2 EV (0.3EV / step)
ISO Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
Flash Auto / Auto Anti Red-eye / Forced On / Slow Sync / Forced
Drive mode 10 sec. (Self-timer) / 2 sec. (Self-timer) / Double / Burst /
Power Source CIPA approximately 200 based on bundled Li-ion battery
Normal: W = 10 cm ~ Infinity, T = 60 cm ~ Infinity
Super Macro: 5 cm
AE200: 16M (4608 x 3456)
AE100: 3:2 (4320 x 2880)
AE200: 3:2 (4608 x 3072)
8M (3264 x 2448) / 5M (2592 x 1944) / 3M (2048 x 1536) /
HD 16:9 (1920 x 1080 in full HD format) / VGA (640 x 480)
Web (640 x 480)
30 fps
Continuous recording with sound
sec.)
Fluorescent L, Manual
3200 for resolution of 3M or under only
6400 for resolution of 3M or under only
Off
Speedy Burst / Off
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Storage Type AE100: Built-in approx. 13 MB
AE200: Built-in approx. 95 MB
SD (up to 4GB) / SDHC (up to 32GB) / SDXC (up to 64GB)
File Format Still Image: JPEG (EXIF 2.2 compatible); DCF compatible
Video: MJPEG
Audio: WAV
Dimensions /
Weight
98.1 x 57.9 x 18.5 mm
110 g (w/o battery & SD card)
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.
All information, designs, and specifications are subject to change without prior
notice.
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