Benq X720 User Manual

DC X720 Digital Camera

User Manual

Welcome

Copyright 2006 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company.

Disclaimer

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

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.

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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.

Press down halfway

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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