DC X720 Digital Camera
User Manual
Welcome
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Copyright 2006 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
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BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with
respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness
for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication
and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of this company
to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Taking care of your camera
• Do not use your camera in the following environmental range: temperature below 0°C or above
40°C.
• Do not use or store your camera in the environments listed below:
– Direct sunlight
– High and dusty places
– Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources
– In a closed car that is in direct sunlight
– Unstable locations
• 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 use solvents, such as alcohol, to clean your camera.
• If the lens is dirty, use a lens brush or soft cloth to clean the lens. Do not touch the lens with your
fingers.
• To prevent electric shock, do not attempt to disassemble or repair your camera by yourself.
• Water may cause a fire or electric shock. Therefore, store your camera in a dry place.
• Do not use your camera outdoors when it is raining or snowing.
• Do not use your camera in or near water.
• If a foreign substance or water gets in your camera, please turn the power off immediately and
disconnect the batteries and the power adapter. Remove the foreign substance or water, and send
it to the maintenance center.
• Transfer the data to the computer as soon as possible to avoid losing your images and/or video
clips.
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by 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 equipment by
handing it over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. For more information about recycling of this
equipment, please contact your city office, the shop where you purchased the
equipment or your household waste disposal ser vice. 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
Hereby, BenQ Corp. declares under our responsibility that the product is in conformity with the
requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member
States relating, Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and Low
Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).
Table of Contents
1. Touring Your Camera .......................................................... 1
1.1 Checking the Package Contents ...................................... 1
1.2 Camera Components...................................................... 1
1.2.1 Front View........................................................... 1
1.2.2 Rear View ............................................................ 2
1.2.3 LED Indicators ..................................................... 2
2. Preparing Your Camera for Use .......................................... 3
2.1 Installing the Battery ...................................................... 3
2.2 Charging the Battery....................................................... 3
2.3 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card................. 4
2.4 Setting the Date and Time .............................................. 4
3. Using the Camera ................................................................. 5
3.1 Snapshot Mode .............................................................. 5
3.1.1 Getting started with capturing images....................... 5
3.1.2 Snapshot Mode LCD Monitor Information ............... 6
3.1.3 Changing Camera Settings...................................... 7
3.1.4 Setting Shooting Mode .......................................... 7
3.1.5 Using the Flash..................................................... 8
3.1.6 Using the Self-timer .............................................. 9
3.1.7 Using the Burst..................................................... 9
3.1.8 Using the Optical Zoom......................................... 9
3.1.9 Using the Digital Zoom........................................ 10
3.1.10 Changing the Focus............................................. 10
3.1.11 Adjusting the EV................................................. 10
3.1.12 Snapshot Mode Menu Settings .............................. 11
3.1.12.1Snapshot Mode Menu ................................... 11
3.1.12.2Using the Interval Shoot ................................ 12
3.2 Movie Mode................................................................. 13
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3.2.1 Movie Mode LCD Monitor Information ................. 14
3.2.2 Movie Mode Menu Settings .................................. 14
3.2.2.1 Movie Mode Menu....................................... 14
3.2.3 Timer Recording................................................. 15
3.3 Playback Mode............................................................. 16
3.3.1 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information (Image).. 16
3.3.2 Viewing Images .................................................. 16
3.3.2.1 Magnifying Images ....................................... 16
3.3.2.2 Thumbnail Display (Index Playback)............... 17
3.3.2.3 Voice Memo................................................ 17
3.3.3 Deleting Files ..................................................... 17
3.3.4 Playback Mode Menu Settings............................... 18
3.3.4.1 Playback Mode Menu ................................... 18
3.3.5 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information (Video) .. 19
3.3.6 Playing Back Video Clips...................................... 19
3.4 Setup Mode.................................................................. 20
3.4.1 Setup Mode Menu .............................................. 20
4. PC Dependent Features...................................................... 23
4.1 Bundled Software ......................................................... 23
4.2 USB Mode.................................................................... 24
4.3 PictBridge Mode .......................................................... 24
5. Troubleshooting ................................................................. 25
6. Specifications ..................................................................... 27
7. Service Information............................................................ 28
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1 Touring Your Camera
1.1 Checking the Package Contents
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items.
1. User Manual
2. Digital camera
3. USB cable
4. Lithium-ion battery
5. Hand strap
6. Software CD-ROM
7. Battery charger
8. AC power adapter
9. AV cable
10. Pouch
If any of the items are missing or appear to be damaged, contact your dealer. Save the
packaging in case you need to ship your camera for service.
1.2 Camera Components
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1.2.1 Front View
1. Shutter button
2. Power button
3. Status LED indicator
4. Built-in flash
5. Self-timer LED indicator
6. Speaker
7. Lens/Lens cover
8. Tripod mount
9. Microphone
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1.2.2 Rear View
1. LCD monitor
2. W (Wide)
Zoom-out or thumbnail
3. T (Tele)
Zoom-in
4. Strap eyelet
5. Play / Capture button
6. Capture still image / movie
button
7. Navigator -- four-way and
OK buttons
8. Menu button
9. DISP button
1.2.3 LED Indicators
Indicato rs State Description
Status LED
indicator
Self-timer LED
indicator
The LCD on the digital camera is manufactured with sophisticated technology; however,
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the 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.
Solid green • The camera is powered up and ready to be used.
Blinking green • The camera is processing or accessing data.
Blinking orange • There are error or war ning messages.
Solid red • The sound recordin g or movie recording fun ctions are activa ted.
Blinking red • The self-timer functio n is activated.
• The USB connection is in progress.
• The camera is in the power saving mode.
It is normal for the camera to become warm during operation,
because metal camera casing can conduct heat.
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2 Preparing Your Camera for Use
2.1 Installing the Battery
We highly recommend that you use only the specified
rechargeable lithium-ion battery for your camera. Make
sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting
or removing the battery.
To insert the battery:
1. Open the battery/SD memory card cover (A).
2. Insert the battery in the correct direction shown
(B).
3. Push the battery all the way down, until the battery
lock lever clicks into place (C).
4. Close the battery/SD memory card cover (D).
To remove the battery:
1. Open the battery/SD memory 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.
2.2 Charging the Battery
The battery charge status affects the performance of the
camera. To maximize the performance and life of the battery, it is recommended that you
fully charge the battery using the specified charger set (charger and AC power adapter), and
then fully discharge it through the normal use at least one time. Make sure that the power of
the camera is off before inserting the battery.
1. Insert the battery into the charger as shown
in the illustration.
2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter
to the charger.
3. Connect the other end of the AC power
adapter to a wall outlet.
4. When the battery is being charged, the
charger LED indicator lights up in red.
When the battery is fully charged, it turns
into green.
The length of the charging time depends on the ambient temperature and the status of
the battery.
A
B
C
D
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• The camera must be used with the specified charger set. Damage caused by the use of an
incorrect charger set is not covered under the warranty. Always make sure that the
camera is off before removing the battery.
• The battery may be warm after being charged or used. This is normal and not a
malfunction.
• When using the camera in cold environments, keep the camera and its battery warm by
holding it inside your jacket or other warm protective environment.
2.3 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card
The camera is equipped with internal memory, allowing you to record video clips, capture
images, or make voice files in the camera. You can also expand the memory capacity by using
an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card to store more files.
1. Always make sure the camera is turned off
before inserting or removing a memory card.
2. Insert an SD memory card in the correct
direction, as shown in the illustration.
3. Close the battery/SD memory card cover.
To remove the SD memory card, make sure the
camera is turned off. Press lightly on the edge of
the memory card and it will eject.
• Be sure to format the SD memory card with this
camera before the initial use.
• To prevent valuable data from being accidentally
erased from an SD memory card, you can slide
the write-protect tab (on the side of the SD
memory card) to “LOCK”.
• To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory
card, you must unlock the card.
• While formatting the internal memory, do not insert a memory card into the camera.
Otherwise, the memory card is formatted instead of the camera’s internal memory.
• Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time. Back up
your data before formatting.
• An SD memory card having read or write problems may not be properly formatted.
2.4 Setting the Date and Time
Before using your camera for the first time, please set the date and time. For more
information, refer to the table in 3.4.1 “Setup Mode Menu” on page 20.
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3 Using the Camera
3.1 Snapshot Mode
3.1.1 Getting started with capturing images
1. Press the [ ] button for more than one
second to turn on the camera.
2. Compose your image in the LCD monitor
under Snapshot Mode.
3. Press the shutter button down halfway
(1), and then press it down fully (2).
• Pressing the shutter button down
halfway automatically focuses and
adjusts the exposure.
• The focus area frame turns green
when the camera is focused and the
exposure is determined.
• When the focus or exposure is not
suitable, the frame of the focus area
turns red.
• To review the last captured image, press
the [ ] button.
• Press the shutter button halfway, or press
the [ ] button to return to Snapshot
Mode.
• The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction.
• To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button, always
hold the camera steady. This is especially important when you are shooting under low
lighting conditions, under which your camera may reduce the shutter speed to ensure
your images are properly exposed.
• Pressing the [ ] button changes the LCD display in the sequence of: OSD Normal →
Detailed Info.
→ Info. Off.
• If QuickView is set to "On", the captured image will be displayed while the image is being
written onto the memory.
1
Press down halfway
2
Press down fully
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3.1.2 Snapshot Mode LCD Monitor Information
1. Shooting Mode
[]Auto
[]Manual
[]S.S.F.
[]Portrait
[]Landscape
[]Night Scene
[]Sport
[]Back Light
2. Flash mode
[]Flash Auto
[]Flash On
[]Flash Off
[]Red Eye
[]Slow Sync
3. Self-timer icon (if used)
[]Self-timer (2s)
[ ] Self-timer (10s)
[ ] Interval Shoot
[]Burst
4. White Balance (if chosen [Detailed Info]
display)
[]Auto WB
[]Sunny
[]Cloudy
[]Tungsten
[]Fluorescent
5. EV (Exposure Value)
-0.3, -0.6, -1.0, -1.3, -1.6, -2.0, +0.3, +0.6,
+1.0, +1.3, +1.6, +2.0
6. ISO
[ ] ISO Auto (Maximum 400)
[ ] ISO 80 [ ]ISO 160
[ ] ISO 320 [ ]ISO 400
[ ] ISO 800
7. Metering
[]Center Avg.
[]Spot
[]Matrix
8. Image Quality
[]Fine
Normal
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9. Resolution (Image size)
[ ] 3072 x 2304
[ ] 2560 x 1920
[ ] 2048 x 1536
[ ] 1600 x 1200
[ ] 640 x 480
10. Available number of shots
11. Zoom status
12. AF Area
13. Battery power level indicator
[ ] Full battery power
[ ] Medium battery power
[ ] Low battery power
[ ] Virtually no battery power
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Warning message asking to change battery
3.1.3 Changing Camera Settings
Camera settings can be changed with the following four-way and
OK buttons.
1. Up/EV:
• Scrolls upwards in menus.
• Enables you to adjust the EV settings.
2. Left/Focus:
• Scrolls left in menus.
• Enables you to choose the appropriate focus settings.
3. Down/Self-Timer/Interval shoot/Burst shoot/Delete
• Scrolls downwards in menus.
• Toggles the self-timer settings.
• Triggers Interval shoot and Burst shoot functions.
• Delete images, video clips or voice memos.
4. Right/Flash:
• Scrolls right in menus.
• Enables you to choose the appropriate flash settings.
5. OK: Confirms the chosen setting.
3.1.4 Setting Shooting Mode
You can set Shooting Mode for capturing images according
to the following steps.
1. In Snapshot Mode, press the [ ] button.
Shooting Mode menu is displayed.
2. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the desired mode,
and then press the OK button to confirm.
The table below will help you choose appropriate Shooting Mode:
Icon Shooting Mode Description
Auto Select this mode when you want to leave the settings up to the camera
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Manual Select this mode when you want to adjust the setting s of White Balance,
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S.S.F.
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(Super Shake-Free)
Portrait Select this mode when you want to capture an image that makes the
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to capture images with ease.
Metering, and ISO. These menus are only available in Manual mode.
Select this mode to reduce blur caused by camera vibration, and thus
improve image quality and clearness. In this mode, ISO value is
automatically adjusted (maximum 1200) based on the ambient
brightness.
person stand out against a defocused (blurred) background. The flash is
fixed at [ ], which is effective in reducing the red-eye phenomenon.
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Icon Shooting Mode Description
Landscape Select this mode to enhance the color saturation in mountains, forests and
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Night Scene Select this mode when you want to take a photograph with an evening or
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Sport Select this mode when you want to capture fast-moving subjects. The flash
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Back Light S elect this mode while capturing images with the light coming from behind
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other landscape scenery or to take portraits that feature a landmark in the
background. The flash is fixed at [ ].
night scene background. The flash is fixed at [ ].
is fixed at [ ].
the subject. The flash is fixed at [ ].
• The description of each Shooting Mode serves as a general guide for your convenience.
Set the digital still camera to suit your preferences.
• Shooting Mode can be set only in Snapshot Mode.
3.1.5 Using the Flash
The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of
flash. You can capture an image using a flash mode suitable to your circumstances. If you
change the flash mode, the camera will retain that setting even if the camera is turned off.
1. In Snapshot Mode, Flash Auto [ ] is activated by default.
2. Toggle the [ ] button to select other flash modes, if desired.
3. Compose your image and press the shutter button.
The table below will help you choose the appropriate flash mode.
Icon Flash Description
Flash Auto The flash fires automatically according to the photographic conditions.
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Flash On The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness. Select
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Flash Off The flash will not fire. Select this mode in a place where flash photography
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Red Eye This mode can reduce the red-eye phenomenon when you want to capture
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Slow Sync This mode opens the shutter for a longer than normal period and fires the
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this mode for capturing images with high contrast (backlighting) and deep
shadows.
is prohibited, or when the distance to the subject is beyond the effective
range of the flash.
natural-looking images of people and animals in low-light conditions.
When capturing images, the red-eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking
the subject (person) to look at the camera lens or get as close to the camera
as possible.
flash just before it closes. Sele ct this mode for illuminating a foreground
subject yet allowing a darker background to be rendered as well. It is
appropriate for capturing the night scene with people in the foreground.
• The flash cannot be used in Movie Mode.
• If you select Slow Sync, to avoid blur, using a tripod and photographing static subjects
are recommended.
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3.1.6 Using the Self-timer
The self-timer can be set in Snapshot Mode. This feature is useful for situations when you
may wish to be part of the picture.
1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface.
2. In Snapshot Mode, toggle the [ ] button to select the desired self-timer mode.
Icon Self-timer De scription
Self-timer (2s) The camera automatical ly takes a picture after two seconds delay.
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Self-timer (10s) Th e camera automatically takes a picture after ten seconds delay.
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Interval Shoot The camera automatically takes a picture every preset time till media full or
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Burst Shoot The camera automatically activates a three-shot burst when the shut ter
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3. Compose your image and press the shutter button.
battery empty.
button is pressed.
• The self-timer function is activated and the
countdown status is displayed on the LCD
monitor.
• The self-timer LED indicator flashes and the
image will be captured after the preset time has
elapsed.
• To cancel the self-timer at any time, press the
[] button.
• The self-timer setting is automatically turned off after an image is captured.
3.1.7 Using the Burst
This mode is u sed for continuous shooting. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter
button is pressed.
1. In Snapshot Mode, toggle the [ ] button until the Burst icon [ ] is displayed on
the LCD monitor.
2. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.
3. Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.
• In Burst mode, the flash mode will be set to [Flash Off] automatically.
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3.1.8 Using the Optical Zoom
Zoom photography allows you to capture images magnified up to 3 times or wide-angle
photography depending on the distance up to the subject. You can further enlarge the center
of the screen and capture images using the digital zoom.
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1. Press the [ ] button to enter Snapshot Mode or
Movie Mode.
2. Compose the image with the zoom key.
• Adjusting the key to the right zooms in on the
subject, and enlarges the subject on the LCD monitor.
• Adjusting the key to the left provides a wide angle image.
• The lens position moves according to the zoom setting only in optical zoom period.
3. Press the shutter button down halfway to set the focus and exposure, and then press it
down fully to capture the image.
• Zoom function cannot be used while a video clip is being recorded. Set the zoom before
you start recording.
3.1.9 Using the Digital Zoom
Using a combination of 3X optical zoom and 4X digital zoom permits zoom photography up
to 12X to suit the subject and the distance. Digital zoom is a useful feature; however, the more
an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainy) the image will appear.
3.1.10 Changing the Focus
1. In Snapshot Mode, toggle the [ ] button to switch between the following modes.
Icon Focus Description
Normal (AF) Normal Auto Focus (40 cm to infinity).
Macro
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Pan Focus (PF) This option can decrease the time of focusing and enhance the efficiency of
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2. Compose the image.
3. Press the shutter down halfway, and then press it down fully.
Macro Auto Focus (15 to 30 cm). The flash is fixed at [ ].
capturing images. It helps you capture fast-moving subjects or subjects in
the dark easily.
3.1.11 Adjusting the EV
The EV (exposure value) enables you to lighten or darken an image. Use this setting when the
brightness between the subject and the background is not balanced, or when the subject
occupies only a small part of the photograph.
1. In Snapshot Mode, make sure Shooting Mode is set to [Auto] or [Manual]. For more
information on setting Shooting Mode, refer to 3.1.4 “Setting Shooting Mode” on page 7.
2. Press the [ ] button. The EV adjustment bar will be displayed on the bottom of the
LCD monitor.
3. By default, the EV is 0. It can be adjusted between -2.0 to +2.0.
• To increase the EV bias, press the [ ] button and then press the OK button.
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• To decrease the EV bias, press the [ ] button and then press the OK button.
3.1.12 Snapshot Mode Menu Settings
3.1.12.1 Snapshot Mode Menu
1. In Snapshot Mode, press the [ ] button to access
the menu, and then use the [ ] / [ ] buttons to
select the menu settings you want to change.
2. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the desired item
in the menu, and then press the OK button.
3. To exit from the menu, press the [ ] button.
Icon Item Option Functional Descr iption
Resolut ion
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Image
[]
Quality
AF Area
[]
Interval
[]
Shoot
Date Stamp
[]
White
[]
Balance
(Only
available in
Manual
mode)
[ ] 3072 x 2304
[ ] 2560 x 1920
[ ] 2048 x 1536
[ ] 1600 x 1200
[ ] 640 x 480
[] Fine
[] Normal
[] Spot
[] Multi
[]
[]
[] Auto W B
[] Sunny
[] Cloudy
[] Tungsten
[ ] Fluorescent
Sets the size of the image that will be captured.
Higher resolution images require more
memory. If you wish to store more images in a
limited amount of memory, use a lower image
size.
Sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is
captured.
Determines how the focus area is selected. You can
choose center-spot focus or multiple-spot focus.
Captures images according to the sett ings specified. For
details, see 3.1.12.2 “Using the Interval Shoot” on
page 12.
Prints the current date on the bottom right corner of
images captured. This function must be activated before
the image is cap tured. For more information on sett ing
the date and time or the date format, refer to the table of
3.4 “Setup Mode” on page 20.
Sets the white balance when capturing images under
specific lig hting conditions.
– Auto WB: Automatically adjust the white
balance.
– Sunny: Suitable for bright daylight conditions.
– Cloudy: Suitable for cloudy, twilight, or shady
conditions.
– Tungsten: Suitable for subjects lit by tungsten
(incandescent) lighting.
– Fluorescent: Suitable for subjects lit by
fluorescent lighting.
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Icon Item Option Functional Descr iption
Metering
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(Only
available in
Manual
mode)
Effect
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ISO
[]
(Only
available in
Manual
mode)
[] Center Avg.
[] Spot
[] Matrix
[] Normal
[] B & W
[] Sepia
[] Vivid
[ ] ISO Auto
[ ] ISO 80
[ ] ISO 160
[ ] ISO 320
[ ] ISO 400
[ ] ISO 800
Adjusts the region of the subject or frame on which the
camera measures light.
– Center Avg.: The camera metering is set for the
average brightness of objects in the center region
of the frame.
– Spot: The camera meterin g is set for the
brightness of the object at the center of the
frame.
– Matrix: The camera determines the exposure by
metering only the objects in the center spot. Use
this to obtain cor rect exposure on a small pa rt of
the image.
Applies a tone or color to your pictures to create an
artistic effect.
– Normal: Standard RGB color settings suitable for
general photography.
– B & W: Black and white pictures with shades of
grey.
– Sepia: Produces a warm, old-fashioned style of
pictures, in which the colors are more brown and
orange.
– Vivid: Produces sharper and more vibrant colors.
Configures the camera’s sensitivity to light.
– ISO Auto: Automatically sets the ISO value
(maximum 400).
– ISO 80 / 160: Equivalent to color ISO 80 / 160
film. Use for outdoor photography in bright
sunlight.
– ISO 320 / 400 /800: Equivalent to color ISO 320 /
400 /800 film. Use it in a low-light environment
or where the flash light is not allowed.
The higher the ISO value, the more noise
you may see in the image.
• Setting the White Balance
The human eye adapts to changes in light so that white objects still appear white even
when the light changes. With a digital camera, however, the color of the subject is
influenced by the color of the light surrounding it. This color adjustment is called "white
balance adjustment". This setting allows you to set the white balance when capturing
images under specific lighting conditions.
3.1.12.2 Using the Interval Shoot
The camera provides interval image capturing based on the
setting. This mode is available in the self-timer photography.
You may specify the interval and counts of images captured.
To adjust Interval Shoot settings:
1. In Snapshot Mode, select Interval Shoot menu.
2. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to toggle between Interval
and Count, and then press the OK button.
• Interval:
[15 sec.]: The recording interval is 15 seconds.
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[1 min.]: The recording interval is 1 minute.
[3 min.]: The recording interval is 3 minutes.
[10 min.]: The recording interval is 10 minutes.
[60 min.]: The recording interval is 60 minutes.
• Count: 2 ~ 99 counts (specifying how many shots can be taken).
3. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to adjust the settings, and then press the OK button.
To capture images with Interval Shoot function:
1. In Snapshot Mode, toggle the [ ] button to select Interval Shoot mode.
2. Press the shutter button to start. Images will be captured according to the preset Interval
and Count.
3. If you wish to stop, press the shutter button.
3.2 Movie Mode
With the specially designed pause function of the camera, you can pause your recording
session whenever you want to best suit your need. Experience this feature with the following
easy steps.
1. Toggle the [ ] button to enter Movie Mode. The video clip recording screen is
displayed.
2. Frame the subject in the LCD screen with the zoom button, if desired.
• Optical zoom should be set before recording.
• Optical zoom cannot be used during recording.
3. Press the shutter button to start recording.
• To stop the recording session, press the shutter button again.
• To pause the recording session, press the OK button. To resume, press the OK button
again.
• The flash cannot be used in Movie Mode.
• While a video is being recorded to an SD memory card, neither open the battery/SD
memory card cover, nor remove the battery/SD memory card. Doing so might damage the
SD memory card or d estroy the data.
• The length of the recording depends on the remaining capacity of your memory card or
the camera’s built-in memory. The remaining time is displayed on the upper right corner
of the LCD monitor.
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3.2.1 Movie Mode LCD Monitor Information
1. Movie Mode
2. Available recording time
3. Movie Quality
4. Zoom status
5. Battery power level indicator
3.2.2 Movie Mode Menu Settings
3.2.2.1 Movie Mode Menu
1. In Movie Mode, press the [ ] button to access the
menu, and then use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select
the menu settings you want to change.
2. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the desired item in
the menu, and then press the OK button.
3. To exit from the menu, press the [ ] button.
Icon Item Option Functional Descr iption
Movie Quality
[]
White Balance
[]
[] TV-SHQ
[] TV-HQ
[] TV-S
[] Web-HQ
[] Web-S
[] Auto WB
[] Sunny
[] Cloudy
[] Tungsten
[ ] Fluorescent
Sets the quality and size of the video clip that will
be recorded.
– TV-SHQ: 640 x 480 Fine
– TV-HQ: 640 x 480
– TV-S: 320 x 240 Fine
– Web-HQ: 320 x 240
– Web-S: 160 x 128
“SHQ” refers to “super high quality”.
“HQ” refers to “high quality”. “S” refers to
“standard”.
Sets the white balance when recording subjects
under specific l ighting conditions.
– Auto WB: Automatically adjust the white
balance.
– Sunny: Suitable for bright daylight
conditions.
– Cloudy: Suitable for cloudy, twilight, or
shady conditions.
– Tungsten: Suitable for subjects lit by
tungsten (incandescent) lighting.
– Fluorescent : Suitable for subjects lit by
fluorescent lighting.
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Effect
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Timer R EC
[]
Stabilizer
[]
[] Normal
[] B & W
[] Sepia
[] Vivid
[] Set
[] On
[] Off
Sets the color of the video clip that will be
recorded.
– Normal: Standard RGB color settings
suitable for general recording.
– B & W: Black and white video clips with
shades of grey.
– Sepia: Produces a warm, old-fashioned
style of vide o clips, in which the colors are
more brown an d orange.
– Vivid: Produces sharper and more vibrant
colors.
Allows you to set recording session in adv ance. For
more information on setting Timer Recording,
refer to 3.2.3 “Timer Recording” on page 15.
Prevents the shaking and enhances the quality and
clarity of the video clips.
3.2.3 Timer Recording
With the special “Timer Recording” feature, you can set recording session in advance, by
following the steps below.
1. In Movie Mode, press the [ ] button to access the
menu, and then scroll to [Timer REC].
2. Press [ ].
The [Timer recording setting] screen is displayed.
3. Press the [ ]/[ ] buttons to set each item. Press the
[]/[ ] buttons to move to the next item.
4. After you set the Start Time and Duration, press the OK button to confirm.
5. The [Timer Recording Standby] screen is displayed. You can press the zoom key to adjust
the distance.
• To activate the setting, press the shutter.
• To exit, press the [ ] button.
6. The [Timer Recording] screen is displayed. The camera enters the Standby mode and
shows the information of your session. If you wish to cancel the action, press the shutter.
7. When the recording session begins, the camera enters the Recording mode. After the
recording session is complete, the camera will power off automatically.
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3.3 Playback Mode
In Playback Mode, you can view, magnify, resize, trim, delete
images, play video clips, record a voice memo, or run a slide
show. This mode also provides a thumbnail image display,
allowing you to quickly search for the desired image.
1. Press the [ ] button to enter Playback Mode.
• When the camera is turned off, you can directly enter the
Playback Mode by pressing the [ ] button and the Power
button at the same time.
• To save power in the Playback mode, you can press the [ ] button for two seconds to
retract the lens.
2. Use the [ ]/[] buttons to select the desired images.
• To view the previous image, press the [ ] button.
• To view the next image, press the [ ] button.
3.3.1 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information (Image)
3.3.2 Viewing Images
3.3.2.1 Magnifying Images
While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This
magnification allows you to view the details of the image. The camera provides 12X
magnification during playback.
1. Set the zoom ratio by adjusting the zoom key.
• To zoom in, adjust the zoom key to the right.
• To zoom out, adjust the zoom key to the left.
• The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD
monitor.
2. To view a different portion of the images, press the
[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] buttons to adjust the
display area.
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You will see a frame with a square box inside. The frame indicates the entire image, while
the square box shows the location of the currently enlarged area.
3. To return to the regular display, adjust the zoom key to the left until the normal image
(1X magnification) appears on the screen. Or, you can press the [ ] button to exit
directly.
• If there is no image stored in the internal memory or memory card, a [No File!] message
will appear on the LCD monitor.
• Pressing the [ ] button while playing back images changes the LCD display in the
sequence of: OSD Normal → Detailed Info. → Info. Off.
3.3.2.2 Thumbnail Display (Index Playback)
This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor
simultaneously, so that you can search for the image you need easily.
1. Adjust the zoom key to the left.
Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously.
2. Use the [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] buttons to select
the image to be displayed at the regular size, and then
press the OK button to display the selected image in
the full screen mode.
3.3.2.3 Voice Memo
Adding a voice memo is a useful way of adding notes and reminders to images.
1. In Playback Mode, select an image. The [ ] icon is displayed on the bottom right
corner of the LCD monitor.
2. Press the OK button to start recording. The time elapsed is displayed on the LCD
monitor. You are allowed to add a voice memo up to 20 seconds for each image.
3. Press the OK button again to stop recording.
4. Press the OK button again to play the voice memo.
5. If you wish to remove the voice memo, press the [ ] button, choose [Delete Voice],
and then press the OK button.
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3.3.3 Deleting Files
When you are not satisfied with the images, video clips or voice memos, you can choose to
delete them one by one or all at once. Please note that the deleted files cannot be recovered.
1. In Playback Mode, press the [ ] button to delete files.
• To delete the current unwanted file, choose [Delete One] and press the OK button.
• To delete all the files, choose [Delete All] and press the OK button.
• To delete an image which contains a voice memo, choose [Delete Voice] and press the
OK button.
• To cancel the action, choose [Exit].
• Protected files cannot be deleted.
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3.3.4 Playback Mode Menu Settings
3.3.4.1 Playback Mode Menu
1. Press the [ ] button to enter Playback Mode.
2. Press the [ ] button to access the menu, and then use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to
select the menu settings you want to change.
3. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the desired item in the menu, and then press the
OK button.
4. To exit from the menu, press the [ ] button.
Icon Item Option Functional Description
Protect
[]
PictBridge
[]
Tr im
[]
[]
[]
[]
Sets the files to the read-only status to prevent them from
being erased by mistake.
To protect your files, follow the steps below.
1. Press [ ] when the [Protect] menu is displayed.
2. You can choose to protect or unprotect the files as
follows.
– Choose [Protect One] and press the OK button to
protect the current selected file. If you wish to
cancel protecting the current file, choose
[Unprotect One] and press the OK button.
– Choose [Protect All] and press the OK button to
protect all the files. If you wish to cancel protecting
all the files, choose [Unprotect All] and press the
OK button.
– To quit the menu, press [Exit].
An icon will be displayed if the file is
protected.
Allows you to connect the camera directly to a PictBridge
compliant printer, so that images can be printed directly
without being transferred to your computer. For more
information, refer to 4.3 “PictBridge Mode” on page 24.
Allows you to trim a portion of a captured image.
To trim a captured image, follow the steps below.
1. In Playback Mode, choose Trim and then press
[].
2. Use the zoom key and [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]
buttons to move to the portion you want.
3. Press the OK button.
A trimmed image will be saved as another
file and has a smaller size.
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Icon Item Option Functional Description
Slideshow
[]
Resize
[]
[] 1 sec.
[] 3 sec.
[] 5 sec.
[] 2560 x 1920
[ ] 2048 x 1536
[ ] 1600 x 1200
[ ] 640 x 480
This function enables you to set the time inte rval while
playing back your images auto matically in sequential order
as a slide show. This is a very useful and entertainin g
feature for reviewing captured images and for
presentations.
Once you select an option, the slideshow will begin
immediately. If you wish to stop, just press the OK button.
Allows you to change the size of a captured image.
To resize a captured image, follow the steps below.
1. In Playback Mode, choose Resize and then select the
desired option.
2. Press the OK button.
A resized image will be saved as another file
and has a smaller size.
3.3.5 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information (Video)
1. Playback Mode
2. Current file/Total files
3. File Name
4. File Size
5. Playback navigator
6. Date/Time
7. Battery power level indicator
3.3.6 Playing Back Video Clips
In Playback Mode, use the playback navigator
on the bottom right corner of the LCD
monitor to control the playback of video clips.
• Press the OK button to start playing back a video clip.
• To pause or resume the video playback, press the OK button.
• To stop the video playback, press the [ ] button.
• To play back the video clip with slow motion, press the [ ] button.
• To start the fast forward video playback, press the [ ] button.
• To start the fast reverse video playback, press the [ ] button.
• The zoom function cannot be activated while playing back video clips.
• To play back video clips on the computer, we recommend that you use Windows Media
Player 9.0 (WMP 9.0) or above. Installing the driver Xvid in advance is required for playing
the recorded video clips normally. You may download the free driver from Internet or link
to the path: \VideoSt\Driver\Xvid from the bundled CD.
• Xvid is an MPEG-4 codec, which enables you to import or create video files compressed
with Xvid. For detail, visit Xvid web site, http://www.xvidmovies.com.
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3.4 Setup Mode
Whatever mode you are currently using, Setup Mode can always be accessed. Select your
preferences for the camera with this mode.
3.4.1 Setup Mode Menu
1. In whichever mode (Snapshot Mode, Movie Mode,
or Playback Mode), press the [ ] button
(Step A).
2. Press the [ ] button twice to enter Setup Mode
(Step B and Step C).
3. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the menu
settings you want to change.
4. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the desired
item in the menu, and then press the OK button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the [ ] button twice.
Icon Item Option Functional Descr iption
Memor y
[]
Memor y
[]
[ ] Format Memory
[ ] Copy to Card
[] Format Card
– [Format Memory]: This option is displayed
when there is no SD memory card loaded. It
erases all data and reformats the internal
memory. Protected files are also erased.
– [Copy to Card]: This option is displayed
when there is an SD memory card loaded.
You may copy files from the camera’s
internal memory to a loaded SD memory
card.
– [Format Card]: This option is displayed
when there is an SD memory card loaded. It
erases all the data on the SD memory card
and reformats the card. Protected files are
also erased. An SD memory card cannot be
formatted if it is write-protected.
This menu is only available when an
SD memory card h as been inserted.
A
B
C
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Icon Item Option Functional Descr iption
Startup
[]
Image
Power Save
[]
QuickView
[]
Digital
[]
Zoom
Volume Allows you to adjust the volume of the video clips or
[]
System
[]
Sound
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
To set a startup image that is displayed every time
you power on the camera, follow the steps below.
1. Select [ ], and then you will be prompted
to select a startup image. Use the
[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] buttons to select
the image you prefer.
2. If you are not satisfied with the pre-installed
images, you may move to the bottom right
corner of the LCD monitor to customize your
startup image by selecting the images you like.
3. After the selection is done, press the OK button
to confirm, and then press the [ ] to exit.
If the camera is idle for a certain period of time
while the camera is powered on, it will switch to
power-saving state according to your settings. If the
camera is in power-saving state, re-activate it by
pressing any button.
– Off/30 sec./1 min./3 min.
If the camera is idle for 5 minutes, the
camera will power off automatically.
Allows you to get a quick preview immediately after
an image is captured. The preview shows briefly and
then you may continue to capture the next image.
–On/Off
Allows you to activate or deactivate Digital Zoom
according to your preferences.
–On/Off
voice memos. You may set the volume level with t he
[ ]/[ ] buttons.
Allows you to toggle system sound effects on or off,
such as the beep when pressing or scrolling.
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Icon Item Option Functional Descr iption
LCD
[]
Brightness
Date/Time Allows you to adjust the camera’s date and time.
[]
Date Format
[]
Video Out
[]
Language Allows you to set the language that is displayed on
[]
Reset
[]
Firmware
[]
Ver .
[] Normal
[ ] Bright
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[ ] File No. Reset
[ ] Default
Allows you to set the bright ness of the LCD monitor
to Normal or Bright.
1. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the item
you want to change.
2. Press the OK button and then use the
[ ]/[ ] buttons to adjust the sett ing.
Setting the date and time is important
as the information is stored with the images
you take, and is used if you have turned on
Date Stamp. Set the date and time before
using the camera for the first time.
Allows you to select the date format used for the
[Date Stamp] feature.
– [ ] Year - Month - Date
– [ ] Month - Date - Year
– [ ] Date - Mon th - Year
The camera’s TV out port provides video output for
viewing images or video clips on a standard TV
screen. Set the video output mode to either NTSC or
PAL. Refer to your local authori ties for information
on whether NTSC or PAL is used in your
country/reg ion.
the LCD monitor.
– [File No. Reset]: The camera automatically
assigns incrementing numbers to the file
names of all images, v ideo clips, and voice
memos that you record. You can choose to
reset the auto numbering to star t from 1.
– [Default]: Selecting this function returns all
camera settings back to factory preset
values.
Displays the installed firmware version number.
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4 PC Dependent Features
4.1 Bundled Software
The camera is supplied with the following software. To install the software, refer to the
information supplied with respective CDs.
Ulead Photo
Express
Ulead Photo
Explorer
Ulead VideoStudio Ulead® VideoStudio™ 8 SE VCD is home video editing software
Ulead® Photo Express™ 5.0 SE is a complete photo project software
for digital images. Acquire photos effortlessly from digital cameras
or scanners. Edit and enhance images using easy-to-use editing tools
and cool photographic filters and effects. Assemble creative photo
projects and share results via e-mail and multiple print options.
Ulead® Photo Explorer™ 8.0 SE Basic provides an efficient way to
transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. It is an all-inone tool for owners of digital cameras, webcams, DV camcorders,
scanners, or for anyone who strives to effectively handle digital
media.
that makes editing movies as fun as shooting them. Users can make
a movie in three easy steps using the new Movie Wizard mode.
Share finished projects on VCD, tape, the web, and mobile devices.
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4.2 USB Mode
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 computer.
3. Turn on the camera.
The USB screen is displayed.
4. A “Removable Disk” icon appears in “My Computer.”
Click this icon to access your images or video clips.
• When connecting to a computer, it is necessary to install a
battery.
4.3 PictBridge Mode
If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed without using a
computer by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.
Connecting the Camera to a PictBridge compliant Printer
1. In Playback Mode, press the [ ] button and scroll to PictBridge.
2. Select [ ] and then you will be prompted to connect a
USB cable to the camera and the PictBridge compliant
printer.
• To establish the connection, connect a USB cable.
• To cancel, press the [ ] button.
3. When the connection is established, you will be asked to
select [Print One], [Print All], or [Print Index]. Select the
desired option and then press the OK button.
4. [Setup], [Print], and [Exit] options will be displayed on
the bottom of the LCD monitor.
• If you select [Setup], [Pictbridge setup] screen will be
displayed. You may set [Copies], [Size], and [Quality],
if desired.
• If you are satisfied with the settings, select [Print] to
proceed.
• If you want to cancel, select [Exit].
• The function s described above may differ due to the
design of the printer you connect to.
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5 Troubleshooting
Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before shipping your camera for service. If
the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center.
Symptom Cause Solution
I cannot play back
video clips by using
Windows Media
Player.
The camera cannot be
powered up.
The battery power is
draining quickly.
The battery or camera
is warm.
The flash does not
fire.
The flash does not
recharge.
Even though the flash
fired, the image is
dark.
The image is too
bright or too dark.
I cannot format a
memory card.
The MPEG-4 video compression
method is in Xvid format.
If the Xvid codec has not been
installed, it might not be able to play
back the video clips on your computer.
There is no battery or the battery is
not inserted correctly.
The battery has no power. Recharge the battery.
The external temperature is
extremely low.
Many shots are being captured in
dark places, requiring a flash.
The battery was not fully charged.
The battery has not been used for an
extended period of time after being
charged.
The camera or flash was used continuously over a long period of time.
The camera flash is turned off. Set the flash to Auto Flash.
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 write-protected.
End of the memory card life. Insert a new memory card.
Make sure you are using Windows
Media Player 9.0 (or above).
Be sure to install the free MPEG-4
codec driver in advance, available
from bundle software or Xvid web
site: http://www.xvidmovies.com.
Insert the battery correctly.
—
—
Fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete
cycle before use.
—
Get closer to the subject and shoot.
Reset exposure compensation.
Remove the write protection.
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Symptom Cause Solution
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I cannot download
images.
The camera does not
shoot even when
pressing the shutter
button.
I cannot print images
with PictBridge compliant 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. Recharge the battery.
The camera is not in Shooting
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, indi-
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.
Recharge the battery.
Switch to Shoo ting Mod e.
Press the shutter button all the way
down.
Load a new card or delete unwanted
files.
cated on the screen, stops flashing.
Format the memory card before the
initial use or before using with
another camera.
Please turn on the camera, select
PictBridge and then connect to the
printer.
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6 Specifications
Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD
Effective Pixels: 7.2 Mega pixels
LCD Display 2.5-inch 230K color LTPS LCD
Lens Focal Length: f = 6.2 - 18.6 mm (37.5 mm - 112.5 mm; 35 mm
Focusing TTL Auto Focus
Shutter Mechanical shutter: 1/2000 -1 sec (4 sec in the Night Scene mode)
Shooting Mode Auto/Manual/S.S.F./Portrait/Landscape/Night/Sport/
Flash Modes: Auto/Forced flash/Red-eye reduction/Flash off/Slow Sync
Self-timer 10 sec, 2 sec, Interval
Exposure Compensation: ±2 EV (1/3 EV/step)
ISO Auto / 80 / 160 / 320 / 400 / 800 / 1200 (S.S.F. mode) / 4000
White Balance Auto/Sunny/Cloudy/Sunset/Tungsten/Fluorescent
File Format Still Image: JPEG format (EXIF2.2), DCF
Storage
Image Play Single image/AVI play/Thumbnails/Slide show
Interface Digital output: USB
Power Source Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery/AC adapter
Working Temperature 0 - 40 degrees Celsius
Dimensions (W x H x D) 91 x 60 x 14.7 mm (12.5 mm the slimmest)
Weight Approx. 120 g (w/o battery, SD memory card)
* Pentium III 600 Mhz or higher compatible CPU
* 64 MB RAM
* CD-ROM drive
Equivalent)
F No.: F2.7/F4.3
Range: Macro: 15 ~ 30 cm, Normal: 40 cm ~ infinity
Backlight
Range: 0.5 ~ 2.0m
(Movie mode)
Image Size: 3072 x 2304, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200,
640 x 480 pixels
Audio: WAV
Movie Clip: AVI (MPEG-4) format w ith continuous recording.
Movie Size: 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 128 pixels (30 fps)
Built-i n memory: 18 MB/SD memory card compatible.
Audio/Video output (NTSC/PAL)
System Requirements (For Windows)
* Windows XP/Me/2000
* 128 MB free hard disk space
* Available USB port
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7 Service Information
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Tec hn i c a l S u p p o r t
If you have any problem or question regarding the camera, you can visit the following web
site for further assistance:
http://support.BenQ.com
For free driver updates, product information and news releases, visit the following web site:
http://www.BenQ.com
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