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Product Type Digital Compact Camera
Dimensions 99.6 x 57.5 x 22.5 mm
Weight 113 g (without battery & SD card)
Power Source Rechargeable Li-ion battery, approx. 200 shots (CIPA standard)
Sensor 14 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CCD
Lens f=4.7 (W) ~ 23.5 (T) mm, 5X optical zoom
Digital Zoom 5X (Intelligent/Standard)
LCD Monitor 2.7-inch, 230K pixels
Flash Modes Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync, Forced Off
Focus Range (Normal) Wide: 15 cm ~ Infinity, Tele: 60 cm ~ Infinity
Focus Range (Super Macro) 2 cm
Shutter Speed 1/2000 ~ 1 sec (up to 15 sec in Night Scene)
ISO Sensitivity Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* (*at reduced resolution)
Image Resolution Up to 14M (4320x3240) in 4:3; multiple aspect ratios
Video Recording HD 720p (1280x720) at 30 fps, VGA, QVGA, Web
Storage Media Built-in approx. 43 MB; SD/SDHC/SDXC up to 64 GB
File Formats Still: JPEG (EXIF 2.2); Video: MJPEG; Audio: WAV
Interface USB 2.0, AV output (NTSC/PAL), PictBridge
Accessories Included USB Cable, Software CD, Quick Guide, Hand Strap, Pouch, Li-ion battery, AC adapter
Cleaning Instructions Use a lens brush or soft cloth; avoid harsh chemicals
Safety Warnings Keep away from children; do not disassemble; avoid water; use only original accessories

Frequently Asked Questions - 9H.A2H01.9AA BENQ

How do I charge the battery?
Connect the camera to a computer via USB or use the supplied USB adapter and plug into a power outlet. The LED indicator flashes during charging and turns off when fully charged.
What memory cards are compatible?
The camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards up to 64 GB. Always format new cards in the camera before use.
How to transfer photos to a computer?
Connect the camera to your PC via USB. Select Computer from the USB mode menu. The camera will appear as a removable drive; copy files to your computer.
How to reset camera settings?
Go to the Setup Menu and select Reset All. Note: Date & Time, Language, TV Out, and custom white balance data are not reset.
How to clean the lens?
Use a lens brush or a soft cloth to gently wipe the lens. Avoid touching the lens with fingers and using harsh chemicals.
What should I do if the lens does not retract?
First, replace the batteries with fully charged ones. The lens should retract automatically. Do not push the lens manually; if the problem persists, contact your dealer.
How to record a video?
Press the Movie button to start recording. Press it again to stop. You can pause by pressing the ▲ key. Use the zoom dial during recording.
How to use the self-timer?
From the Record Menu, select Drive Mode and choose 10 sec, 2 sec, or Double. Press the shutter button; the camera will capture after the delay.
How to set the date and time?
Press the Menu button, go to Setup tab, select Date & Time. Use the navigation keys to adjust values and press OK to save.
How to use Smile Capture mode?
From the Scene Mode menu, select Smile Capture. The camera automatically detects smiles and takes a photo without pressing the shutter button.

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WEEE directive

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Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and/or Battery by users in private households in the European Union.

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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 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.

Battery

Recycling information: See http://www.benq.com/support/recycle for details.

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.

• Warranty

- 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.

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Do not hold the camera by excessive force. Plus, be sure to protect the camera from strong impacts.

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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.

Diagram showing four icons: sad face, battery, smiling face, and camera, arranged around a central arrow indicating transformation or interaction.

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.

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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.

Warning sign showing a hand holding a device against a wall, with an exclamation mark indicating hazard.

Keep your camera away from sharp objects and avoid collision.

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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

Introduction 9

System Requirements....9

Package Contents....10

Camera Views ....I

Navigation Control....13

Getting Started....14

Attach the Camera Strap....14

Inserting the Battery 14

Inserting an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card 15

Charging the Battery by USB 15

Turning the Power On and Off....16

Initial Settings....16

Modes....16

Using the LCD monitor....17

LCD Monitor Layout....17

Recording Layout....18

Changing the LCD Monitor Display 22

Recording Images, Videos and Voices 22

Taking Images....22

Setting the Zoom Control....23

Using Flash....24

Setting the Focus Mode....24

Using the Function Menu 25

Recording Videos....29

Using the Record Menu....31

Using Voices Recording....41

Playback 46

Viewing in Single Navigation....46

Viewing Thumbnails 46

Zooming images....47

Playing Videos 47

Playing Voice Recording....48

Playing Voice Memo....49

Deleting an Image/Video/Audio....50

Playback Menu ....51

Using the Setup Menu....59

Setting Sounds ....59

Setting Power Save....59

Setting LCD Save....60

Setting Date & Time 60

Setting Language....60

Setting File Numbering....60

Setting TV Out....61

Setting LCD Brightness 61

Setting Memory Kit....61

Reset All....61
Making Connections....62
Connecting the Camera to a TV 62
Connecting the Camera to a PC....62
Connecting the Camera to a Printer....63
Setting the Print Mode Menu....64
Troubleshooting and service information....65
Technical support....66
Specifications....67

Introduction

System Requirements

For Windows:

  • Windows XP/Vista/Win7
  • Processor: Pentium II 450MHz or above
    • Memory: Minimum 512MB RAM (Over IG recommended)
    • HDD space: 200MB or above
    • 24bit color display monitor
    • Microsoft DirectX 9.0C
    • USB port and CD-ROM drive

For Macintosh:

• Power Mac G3 or later
• Mac OS 10.3.X (X=0\~9) \~ 10.7.2
• Memory: 512MB or above
• Q. Time player ver. 6.0.3 or above
• USB port and CD-ROM drive

Package Contents

Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:

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Digital camera Rechargeable battery Camera pouch

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Wrist strap

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USB adapter

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USB cable

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CD-ROM Quick Guide

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Camera Views

Front View

Diagram of a digital camera with numbered parts for identification

I. Flash
2. Self-timer LED
3. Lens
4. Microphone

Back View

Diagram of a digital camera with labeled buttons and screen, showing front panel, control panel, and display screen.

  1. LCD monitor
  2. Movie button
  3. Menu button
  4. OK button/4-way navigation control
  5. Playback button
  6. Function/Delete button

Top View

POWER ⑪ ⑫ ⑬

II. Power button
12. Zoom dial
13. Shutter button

Bottom View

Diagram of a device rear panel with numbered labels pointing to key components like 'OPEN', buttons, and indicators.

  1. Battery/Memory card compartment
  2. Tripod screw hole
  3. Speaker

Left/Right View

Technical diagram of a device casing with labeled components and numbered parts (17 and 18)

  1. USB/TV Out
  2. Strap ring
Button Description
Power Press the Power button to turn the power on/off.
ShutterPress to capture an image or start/stop recording audio clip.
Zoom dialIn photo and movie mode, spin the zoom dial to left to zoom out, right to zoom in.In Playback mode, spin to zoom in to magnify image or zoom out enter 9-image/calendar thumbnails.
Menu Press to enter or exit menu/submenu.
Function/DeleteIn Photo and Movie mode, press to enter function menu.In Playback mode, press to delete an image, video or audio clip.
Playback Press toenable Playback mode or return Record mode.
MoviePress to start/stop recording video.

The 4-way Navigation Control and the OK button allow you to access the various menus available from the On Screen Display (OSD). You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from your images and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows:

1 2 OK 4 3 5

No.Description
1Face Tracking/Rotate Button
2Macro Button
3Display Button
4Flash Button
5OK Button
Button Description
OK1. Confirm a selection when using the OSD menus.2. In Playback Movie/Audio mode, press to Start video or audio playback.
Flash/Right1. In Photo Mode, press to scroll through the flash mode options.(Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync and Forced Off)2. In Playback mode, press to view the next image, video or audio clip.3. In playback Movie mode, press to Forward video playback.4. In Menu, press to enter the submenu or to navigate through the menu selections.
Macro/Left1. In Photo Mode, press to scroll through Macro options. (Super Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity and normal)2. In Playback mode, press to view the previous image, video or audio clip.3. In Playback movie mode, press to Rewind video playback.4. In Menu, press to exit a submenu or to navigate through the menu selections.
Up/Face Tracking/Rotate1. In Photo Mode, press to turn the face tracking function on and off.2. Playing Video/Audio file, press to Pause/Start video or audio playback.3. In Playback photo mode, press to rotate the image clockwise 90 degrees by each press of the button. This feature is applicable for still images only.4. In Menu, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections.
Display/Down1. The LCD monitor can be changed into 5 different types such as Basic, Full, None and Guideline.2. Playing Video/Audio file, press to stop video/audio playback.3. In Menu, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections.

Getting Started

Attach the Camera Strap

Inserting the Battery

I. Make sure the power is off before inserting the battery.
2. Unlock and open the battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera.
3. Insert the battery into the compartment with the terminal facing inside the camera with correct orientation as shown.
4. Close and lock the battery/memory card compartment.

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Inserting an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card

I. Unlock and open the Battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera.
2. Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC card into the memory card slot with the metallic part facing the back side of the camera.
3. Push the SD/SDHC/SDXC card into the memory slot until it clicks into place.
4. Close and lock the Battery/memory card compartment.

To remove the SD/SDHC/SDXC card

  1. Unlock and open the battery/memory card compartment.
  2. Gently push the card until it pops out.
  3. Pull out the card carefully.

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Charging the Battery by USB

I. Connect the camera with the USB cable as shown.
2. Connect the other end with the USB adapter and plug it into a power outlet or with the USB port of PC directly for charging.
- When the battery is charging, the LED indicator flashes.
- When the battery is fully charged, the LED indicator goes off.
- When the battery is unusual charged, the LED indicator flashes rapidly.
- When the camera charges without the battery inside, the LED indicator goes off.

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It's recommended not operating the camera when charging.

Turning the Power On and Off

  • Press the Power button, then the startup image displays briefly and the startup sound plays if enabled. The zoom lens extends and the camera is turned on in Record mode.
  • Press the Playback button, then the camera is turned on in Playback mode. The zoom lens is not extended.

To turn off the camera, press the Power button.

Initial Settings

Setting the Language

I. Press ▲, ▼, ◀ or ▶ to move through the selection.
2. Select a language, and then press OK to apply.

Setting the Date & Time

I. Press ◀ or ▶ to move through the selection.
2. Press ▲ on▼ keys to change the value for the date and time.
3. Press OK to apply.

  1. If necessary, press to close the menu.
    Now, you are ready to start taking images and videos.

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Holding down

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keys to change the values continuously.

Modes

Your camera has three modes:

Record Mode

This is the default mode while you turn on the camera every time. You are able to take images and record audio clips in this mode.

Playback mode

Press the Playback button after the camera is turned on to view and edit captured images or playback videos and audio clips. The recording of voice memo attached to images is available in this mode.

Movie mode

Press the Movie button

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after the camera is start/stop recording video in this mode.

Using the LCD monitor

LCD Monitor Layout

Photo Mode Screen Layout
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No.ItemDescription
1Record ModeIndicates the current mode.
2 FlashIndicates flash settings.
3Self-timer/BurstIndicates drive mode settings.
4Zoom indicatorDisplays zoom.
5Shots remainingIndicates the remaining shots available.
6BatteryIndicates battery level.
7 Wind CutReduces wind noise during movie recording.
8 Storage media Indicates current storage media in use.
9Movie sizeIndicates movie size.
10Date stampIndicates date stamp is enabled.
11AEBIndicates AEB function is enabled
12StabilizerIndicates stabilizer function is enabled.
13SaturationDisplays saturation settings.
14ContrastDisplays contrast settings.
15HistogramGraphic display of Brightness.
16ISODisplays ISO settings.
17Focus areaIndicates focus area.
18Shutter speedDisplays shutter speed settings.
19Aperture valueDisplays aperture settings.
20Shake warningIndicates that the camera is shaking.
21FocusIndicates focus is enabled.
22ExposureDisplays exposure settings.
23Face trackingIndicates face tracking is enabled.
24White balanceDisplays white balance settings.
25MeteringDisplays metering settings.
26SharpnessDisplays sharpness settings.
27 Quality Displays quality settings.
28Photo size Displays photo size settings.

Movie Mode Screen Layout

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Recording Layout

No.ItemDescription
1Key indicatorDisplays the commands on 4-way Navigation Control button
2Recorded time Displays recorded time.
3Recording status Indicates recording status.

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The Pre-Record icon appears on the screen in red color as the same position as zoom indicator.

Playback Mode Screen Layout

The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed.

Playback mode display of still images:

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No.ItemDescription
1Playback modeIndicates playback mode.
2ProtectIndicates file is protected.
3Voice memoIndicates voice memo is attached.
4Button introIndicates the button to press on the camera to play a video or audio file.
5File no./Total no.Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card.
6Battery Indicates battery level.
7Storage mediaIndicates used storage memory.
8Recording informationDisplays recording information of the file.
9DPOFIndicates the file is marked for printing.
10Image SizeDisplays the image size settings.

Playback mode of videos:
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No.ItemDescription
1Playback modeIndicates playback mode.
2Protect Indicates file is protected.
3Video clipIndicates the file is a video.
4Button introIndicates the button to press on the camera to play a video or audio file.
5File no./Total no.Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card.
6Battery Indicates battery level.
7Storage mediaIndicates used storage memory.
8Recording date & timeDisplays the date and time of the video clip.
9Video sizeIndicates the size of the video clip.
10VolumeIndicates the volume while playing.
11Video lengthDisplay the total length of the video clip.
12Played timeIndicates the played time of the video.
13Playing statusDisplays playing status.
14Capture image Capture the screenshot and save.

Playback mode of audio clips:
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No.ItemDescription
1Playback modeIndicates playback mode.
2Protect Indicates file is protected.
3Button introIndicates the button to press on the camera to play a video or audio file.
4File no./Total no.Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card.
5Battery Indicates battery level.
6Storage mediaIndicates used storage memory.
7Recording informationDisplays recording information of the file.
8VolumeIndicates volume settings.
9Audio lengthDisplay the total length of the audio clip.
10Played time Indicates played time.
11Playing statusDisplays playing status.

Changing the LCD Monitor Display

The type of information displayed on the LCD monitor can be changed using the ▼ button. Press the ▼ button repeatedly to change the LCD display from one type to another. In Photo/Movie Mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following:

  • Basic
    • Full
  • None
    • Guideline

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  • The OSD information may vary depending on the record mode type.
  • The following icons, if enabled, are still displayed on the LCD even when OSD off or Guide lines on: AEB, Face tracking, Drive mode, and Focus.
  • Use the "Guide lines" to properly set image for capture.

In Playback mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following:

  • Basic
    • Full
  • None

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LCD display cannot be changed in the following situations:

• Recording video or audio clips
- Playing video or audio clips
- Playing slideshow

Recording Images, Videos and Voices

Taking Images

I. Turn on the camera by pressing the Power button.
2. Frame the shot using the focus bracket on the LCD monitor. See illustration on the right.
3. Pressing the Shutter button down halfway automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure, and pressing the Shutter button down fully captures the images.

When the shake warning icon appears, hold the camera steadily, with your arms at your side or use a tripod to stabilize the camera to prevent blurred images.

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F8.5 1/23 ISO200

Setting the Zoom Control

I. Spin the Zoom dial to zoom in or zoom out an image.
2. The zoom indicator appears on the LCD monitor. W□T

Zoom dial

I. Spin the dial clockwise (right) to zoom in.
2. Spin the dial counterclockwise (left) to zoom out.

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I. Activate digital zoom. See "Setting the Digital Zoom" on page 44.
2. Spin the Zoom dial clockwise/counterclockwise optically zooms in/out to the maximum until it stops.
3. Release the Zoom dial.

Optical zoom IX to 5X
Digital zoom IX to 5X
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Digital zoom is not activated in recording videos

Using Flash

When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash/Right button to get correct exposure. This function cannot be activated in recording videos or continuous shooting.

- Press the Flash/Right button on your camera repeatedly until your desired flash mode is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Flash/Right button

Your camera is equipped with five flash modes:

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AUTO. The flash fires automatically whenever extra lighting led.

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Red-eye reduction. The flash fires twice to reduce the effect.

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Forced on. The flash fires whenever you press the Shutter in regardless of lighting conditions.

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Slow sync. The flash fires with a slow shutter speed.

Auto flash is enabled
AUTO 8M 99999 99999

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Forced off. The flash is turned off.

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  • Flash function is only available in shooting still images but not available in Burst and AEB modes.
  • Do not charge the flash while spinning the Zoom dial. Charge the flash after releasing the zoom dial if necessary.

Setting the Focus Mode

This function allows users to define the type focus when recording a still image or a video clip.

- Press the Macro/Left button repeatedly until the desired focus mode icon is displayed on the lower left corner of the LCD monitor.

Macro/Left button

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Your camera supports the four focus modes:

Normal. With normal focus, the focus range starts from 15 cm. When the camera is set to Normal mode, there is no icon displayed on the screen.

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Super Macro. This mode is designed for close-up graphy. When Super Macro is set, the focus cannot be used until Super Macro is canceled.

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Pan Focus. The focus of this mode is in the maximum Depth of (DOF), not designing for close-up photography.

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Infinity. When Infinity is set, the camera focuses on distant ts.

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Focus enabled

Using the Function Menu

The Function Menu is used to adjust capture settings in Photo Mode.

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Press the FUNC button of your camera to launch the Function Menu. Press the FUNC button again to close the menu.

  • The Menu bar displays the current status of your camera settings. Only the available functions for the settings are shown as icon on the menu bar.
  • The available options for each item on the menu bar are shown in the Menu options.
  • Use the ◀ key to move through the menu selections then press the OK button to save and apply changes.

Menu bar
Program Select to adjust basic settings (EV, AWB, ISO, Metering, and Color).

My Mode

  1. The My Mode function displays the 5 most recent modes used in order. When you move through the different modes in the menu options, the items on the menu bar changes synchronously to the corresponding available settings.
  2. Auto mode is fixed in the first of Menu options.

Program Select to adjust basic settings (EV, AWB, ISO, Metering, and Color).

Aspect Ratio

The Aspect Ratio function is used to set the width to height ratio of an image. Display available remaining shots in help text synchronously while selecting different options.

Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 4:3 3:2 16:9 1:1 For print up to A3 Size. Approx. shots:

Photo Size
3264x2448 1.4M 8M 5M 3M VGA For print up to A3 Size. Approx. shots:

The table below shows the Photo Size values for still images when selecting Aspect ratio 4:3.

IconPixel SizePrinting Size Suggestion
4320 x 3240 A2 Size
3264 x 2448 A3 Size
2592 x 1944 A4 Size
2048 x 1536 A5 size
640 x 480 E-mail

The table below shows the Photo Size values for still images when selecting Aspect ratio 3:2.

IconPixel SizePrinting Size Suggestion
14M4320 × 2880 8" × 12"
8M3264 × 2176 6" × 9"
5M2592 × 1728 5" × 7"
3M2048 × 1360 4" × 6"
VGA640 × 424 E-mail

The table below shows the Photo Size values for still images when selecting Aspect ratio 16:9.

IconPixel SizePrinting Size Suggestion
4320 x 2424 HDTV
3264 x 1832 HDTV
2592 x 1456 HDTV
2048 x 1152 HDTV
640 x 360 E-mail

The table below shows the Photo Size values for still images when selecting Aspect ratio 1:1.

IconPixel SizePrinting Size Suggestion
14M3744 x 3744 Square Composition
8M2832 x 2832 Square Composition
5M2240 x 2240 Square Composition
3M1728 x 1728 Square Composition
VGA480 x 480 E-mail

EV Compensation

Images can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or darker.

- To adjust EV settings, press the <r keys to increase/decrease the value. As you adjust the settings, the LCD monitor synchronously displays the image applying the EV settings. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.

0EV -2 -1 0 +1 +2 4:3 8M OEV AWB ISO Auto OFF

White Balance

This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye.

- As you move through the selection, you can see the preview on the LCD monitor synchronously.

Auto White Balance AWB

IconItemDescription
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - White Balance - 2Auto White BalanceThe camera automatically adjusts the white balance.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - White Balance - 3DaylightIdeally used for bright sunny conditions.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - White Balance - 4Cloudy Ideally used for cloudy conditions.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - White Balance - 5Tungsten Ideally used for indoor images with tungsten or halogen lighting without a flash.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - White Balance - 6Fluorescent I Ideally used for indoor images with bluish fluorescent lighting conditions.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - White Balance - 7Fluorescent 2Ideally used for indoor images with reddish fluorescent lighting conditions.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - White Balance - 8CustomUsed when light source cannot be specified.Press the Shutter button for the camera to automatically adjust the appropriate white balance setting according to the environment.

ISO

This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.

- Use a higher ISO setting in dim conditions and a lower ISO setting in brighter conditions.

For nightscene or sports shooting. ISO 3200 ISO 150 ISO 3200 6400

Metering

This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure.

For most shooting conditions. Multi

IconItemDescription
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Metering - 2Multi The entire areaof the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Metering - 3CenterAverages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Metering - 4SpotA very small portion of the center of the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated.

Color Mode

The Color Mode function applies different colors or tones for a more artistic effect on the still images or videos.

- As you move through the selection, the preview on the LCD monitor changes synchronously.

4:3 8M DEV AWB ISO Auto Off OFF S R G B

IconItemDescription
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Color Mode - 2Off The camera recordsnormally.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Color Mode - 3VividThe camera captures the image with more contrast and saturation emphasizing on the bold colors.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Color Mode - 4Sepia Images are captured in sepia tones.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Color Mode - 5Color Accent (Red) Retains red tone while the rest of the scene becomes black and white.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Color Mode - 6Color Accent (Green)Retains green tone while the rest of the scene becomes black and white.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Color Mode - 7Color Accent (Blue)Retains blue tone while the rest of the scene becomes black and white.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Color Mode - 8B&W Images are captured in black and white.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Color Mode - 9Vivid RedCaptured image becomes reddish. Ideally used to record images like flowers and cars to make them more vivid.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Color Mode - 10Vivid GreenCaptured image becomes greenish. Ideally used to record images like mountains and lawns to make them more vivid
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Color Mode - 11Vivid BlueCaptured image becomes bluish. Ideally used to record images like the sky and the ocean to make them look more vivid.

Recording Videos

I. Press the Movie button to start recording.
2. Focus your camera on the subject that you want to take.
3. Use the Zoom dial to zoom in and zoom out an image.
4. To pause recording, press the key ▲.
5. To continue recording, press the key ▲ again.
6. To stop recording, press the Movie button.

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  • When the camera stop recording due to reaching maximum capacity (4GB) for a single video, simply press the Movie button again to continue recording.
  • The camera will automatically stop recording when the memory capacity is full.
    • Digital zoom is not available while recording a video.
    • Sound cannot be recorded while using zooms (Spinning the Zoom dial.)
  • Power save mode is not available in video recording or pause recording.

Settings of Recording Videos

Press Function button to enable video setting menu before recording a video.

Movie Size

The Movie Size function appears only in Movie mode. Use this function to adjust the resolution and quality of movie clips.

640x430 16:9 640 320 For higher movie quality. Recordable time:

Icon Item Description
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Movie Size - 21280 X 720HDTV (Support SDHC Class 6)The maximum length of a single video recording is up to 29 minutes. It will automatically stop recording when the recording time is over 29 minutes or the file size is over 4 GB.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Movie Size - 3640 X 480 High Quality
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BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Movie Size - 5WebFor Internet, see "Internet Mode" on page 30 below.

Internet Mode

The Internet Mode allows you to record videos with predefined video settings for easy upload to the Internet website.

Therefore when you record using the Internet Mode, the following standards are followed:

  • Recorded videos are set to Internet standard resolution of 640 X 480.
  • Recording automatically stops when the file reaches I GB.
    • Available recording time for Internet Mode is up to 10 minutes.

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For uploading videos to YouTube, you can follow the instructions below to install YouTube uploader:

  • Connect your camera to PC. Go to "My Computer", and you will see a YouTube uploader folder.
    • After installing the program in the folder, you can easily upload video to YouTube now.

Pre-Record

You can catch the first three seconds of action you would have potentially missed. Once enable this function, the camera starts recording video automatically before pressing Shutter button. As soon as the Shutter button is hit, the most recent three seconds of video is added to the beginning of the clip.

Display the icon in red while turning Pre-Record on.

Pre-Record: Off PRE PRE

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Pre-Record will be canceled in the following situation:

  • Switch to Photo mode or Playback mode.
  • Turn the unit off.
  • Enter USB mode

Setting Wind Cut

This feature reduces wind noise during movie recording.

640 Wind Cut: Off P/E ≈/2 ≈/2 ≈/2

Using the Record Menu

If you are in Photo Mode, you can access the Record menu simply by pressing the MENU button on your camera. When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the OK button to move through menu selections and apply your desired settings. To close the menu anytime, press the menu button again.

Record Menu

The Record menu allows you to change modes, and setup other capture settings.

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I. Press to launch the Record Menu.
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to move through the menu
3. To select an item, press ▶ or OK button.
4. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control.
5. Press the OK button to save and apply settings.

Scene Mode Drive Mode AEB ON AF Area Sharpness Select Menu Exit

Setting the Scene Mode

  1. From the Record Menu, press to select Scene Mode.
  2. Use the navigation controls to move through the selection.
  3. Press the OK button to save and activate the selected scene mode.

Candlelight Select Menu Exit

Icon Item Description
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 2Auto The simplest way to shoot basic images. Settings are adjusted automatically.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 3ProgramThe camera automatically adjusts suitable shooting settings like shutter speed and aperture values.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 4Intelligent SceneThe camera detects the shooting conditions and automatically switches to the appropriate scene mode.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 5PortraitFocus on portraits and soften the background to give the image a sense of depth. Enhance natural skin tones.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 6Landscape This feature is used to emphasize wide scenic views.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 7Sunset This feature enhances the red hue for recording sunset images.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 8BacklightThis feature is used to capture the image of a backlight object by changing the metering.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 9Kids This feature is used to capture still images of moving kids.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 10Night SceneThis feature is used to capture images with night scenery background.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 11LOMOThis feature is used to capture images with over-saturated colors, off-kilter exposure or blurring.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 12FireworksFor shooting firework displays in vivid colors. It's recommended to use a tripod.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 13Snow This feature is used for beach and snow scenes.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 14Sports This feature captures still images in high speed motions.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 15Party This feature is used for wedding or indoor party settings.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 16CandlelightThis feature is used to capture warm candle light effects.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 17Night Portrait This feature is used to capture portrait pictures with night or dark background.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 18Soft Skin This feature enhances skin tone thus facial skin appears smooth.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 19Flowing Water This feature enhances smooth effects like water or silk.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 20FoodThis feature is used to capture food images. The increased saturation in this mode makes the captured image more enticing.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 21Building This feature enhances the edges of captured images.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 22TextThis feature enhances the black and white contrast normally used when capturing text images.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 23Foliage This feature boosts the saturation of greens to give a rich color to foliage.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 24AuctionThis feature combines up to 4 shots into a single image and provides 4 patterns to select for usage of auction.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 25Smile CaptureThis feature uses face tracking to auto detect faces to capture. When smiles are detected, it continuously captures the image.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 26Blink DetectionThis feature detects if the subject blinked an eye when the image is captured and gives the user an option whether to save it or not.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 27Pre-compositionThis feature captures an image temporarily as a reference. Full press shutter after referring the subject to the reference point.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 28Love PortraitThis feature uses face tracking to auto detect faces to capture portraits images without the help of others. When over two faces are detected, AF is automatically activated. The camera starts count down and captures a picture in two seconds.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 29Self PortraitThis feature set zoom to wide end. When one face is detected, AF automatically activated and plays the sound (Bi) for notice. Then camera starts count down and captures a picture in two seconds.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 30D-Lighting This feature enhances the shadow and highlight details of an image.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 31Fisheye Lens This feature captures images with fisheye lens effects.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 32Photo Stitch This feature combines a panoramic photo from multiple shots.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 33Miniature Effect Blur the parts of photo to make the scene looks like a miniature scale model. It is recommended to capture from a high angle to simulate the miniature effect.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Scene Mode - 34Voice REC This mode is used to record audio clips.

After selecting the scene mode, the selected mode, except Voice Rec, will be added to the forefront in My Mode of Function Menu. In the Menu Options, the Auto mode is fixed and the other 5 items can display the most recent used modes. See "Using the Function Menu" on page 25.

Using Intelligent Scene

This feature is most useful for novice users to capture great images even without basic knowledge of photography. Simply frame the shot with the help of Intelligent Scene Mode, the camera automatically recognizes 11 kinds of scenes - Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Macro, Text, Snow, Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Night Scene, Night Portrait and Foliage - and selects the ideal settings.

Intelligent scene icon. After the camera detects the shooting conditions, this icon changes to show the detected scene mode.
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The camera changed to Landscape mode automatically.

I. Select from the Scene Mode submenu.

  1. Focus the camera on the subject to capture.

  2. The camera detects the shooting conditions and switches to an appropriate scene mode.

  3. Half press the Shutter button to focus the subject. The frame turns green to indicate focus is set.

  4. Press the Shutter button to take the shot.

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natural_image Black-and-white exterior view of St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, featuring onion domes and surrounding urban street (no signage or text)

Using Kids Mode

To capture a great moment for your kids, just keep the camera in kid mode. The mode provides higher shutter speed and always focuses on moving subject.

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Using Sports Mode

This mode provides shutter in Burst speed (Keep shooting images long as the Shutter button is pressed) which allows you to capture a sequence of pictures that are frames apart clearly.

Using Party Mode

Party mode features on Red-eye reduction flash and adjustable face tracking.

Using Soft Skin mode

When the soft skin mode is activated, it makes wrinkles and lines look less conspicuous, while preserving resolution in areas of the picture outside of the skin.

Using Food Mode

This mode features on macro focus and auto flash designed for close-up photography.

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Using Foliage Mode

In foliage mode, the greens, blues, are brilliantly enhanced making scenic pictures pop out with bright color.

Using LOMO Mode

The LOMO mode applies the following effects on the photo:

  1. Over-saturated colors
  2. Off-kilter exposure
  3. Blurring
  4. Darkening around the edges of photo

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Original

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LOMO

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When you active LOMO mode, you can select Lomo settings (LOMO 1、LOMO 2、LOMO 3、LOMO 4) in Color mode under Function menu. The Lomo settings also support Movie mode.

Using Auction Mode

The camera composes a combined image in lower resolution suited to online posting.

I. Select Auction mode from Scene mode menu.
2. Use ◀ or ▶ keys to choose a pattern.
3. Press the OK button to start shooting.

OK Export

  1. Frame the subject and press the Shutter button to take the first shot.

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  1. Press OK button to continue the second shot.
  2. Or, press Menu button to cancel the process.

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  1. Repeat step 4 to 6, until the pattern is filled in images.
  2. Press OK button to save the composed image.
  3. Or, press Menu button to cancel the process.

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natural_image Four-panel black-and-white photo collage showing knitted sheep toys: one with a hat, one with a hat and hat, one with a hat and hat, and one with a hat and hat (no text or symbols in the images themselves)
  1. The camera saves the image to memory.
    II. Use USB cable or memory card reader (Please refer to "Connecting the Camera to a PC" on page 57) to transfer the image to PC and upload it to website.

Auction mode provides 4 kinds of pattern as follow

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The image is set to low quality and VGA (640x480) size only.

Using Smile Capture Mode

Smile capture mode detects every smile all the time and performs Automatic Focus (AF) to capture an image without pressing Shutter button.

I. Select Smile capture mode from scene menu.
2. Focus the camera on the subject to capture.
3. When a smile is detected, the white focus frame turns green to denote camera shutter and take a shot automatically.

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natural_image Black-and-white photo of a smiling child posing with flowers, overlaid with UI icons and camera controls (no readable text or symbols)

If closed eyes are detected, a saving confirmation menu appears on the screen, allowing you to re-take the shot before your subject or subjects move on.

I. Select Blink Detection Mode from Scene Mode submenu.
2. Half press the Shutter button to focus the subject. The frame turns green to indicate focus is set.
3. Press the Shutter button to capture the image and automatically save the Image.
4. If the camera detects subject blinked eye, a "Save image" or "Cancel" option appears on the screen.
5. Select Save image to save or Cancel to disregard.

Blink detected Save image Cancel

Using Pre-composition Mode

Pre-composition helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you.

  1. Compose the background you want and press the Shutter button (full press), which causes 1/3 of semi-transparent image of the background to remain on the LCD monitor. Press Menu button to cancel the semi-transparent temporarily image.

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natural_image Black-and-white exterior view of Saint Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, featuring onion domes and surrounding urban street (no signage)
  1. Ask someone else to record a shot of you against your original pre-composed background, telling him/her to compose the image by using the 1/3 semi-transparent screen image as a guide.

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  1. Move your position until photographer confirm your whole or half body in the frame and in the right place.

  2. Press the Shutter button. Camera stores the image produced by this step only.

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Using Love Portrait

If over two faces had been recognized, the camera performs 2-second countdown with a beep notice then take a shot without pressing the Shutter button.

Using Self Portrait

If a face had been recognized, the camera performs 2-second countdown with a beep notice then take a shot without pressing the Shutter button.

Using D-Light Mode

Active D-Lighting mode preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photos with natural contrast. Use for high contrast scenes, for example, when photographing brightly light outdoor scenery through a door/window, or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day.

Using Fisheye Lens Mode

For shooting fisheye photos with more creative and fun.

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Original

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Fisheye Lens

Using Photo Stitch Mode

Use this feature to create a panoramic photo from multiple shots. You can combine up to 2 or 3 shots into one single image quickly and easily.

Fine Capture images with medium quality. Approx. shots:

I. Enter Photo Stitch mode and press the UP key to select the direction how shots will be stitched. Then, press the Shutter button to take the first shot.

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  1. A guidance bar appears after taking the first shot. Follow the direction displayed on LCD screen to pan the camera. Or, press the Menu button to restart shooting.

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  1. Once the icon overlaps the yellow block, you can get another shot without pressing the shutter button.

  2. After taking the second shot, the yellow block moves to the end of the guidance bar, and the OK button appears as well. You can press the OK button to stitch the first two shots, or the Menu button to restart shooting.

Menu Cancel

Menu Cancel OK Done

  1. Same as step 3, moves the icon to overlap the yellow block, and then you can get the third shot and the combined image is generated automatically. Now, you finish this set of stitch shooting.

Menu Cancel OK Done

Using Miniature Effect Mode

Once enter Miniature Effect mode, two parallel lines displayed on screen indicates where will not be blurred. The result preview won't be showed immediately due to DSP (Digital Signal Processing) limitation. Please check the result in Auto Review or Playback mode.

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Miniature preview in Playback mode

Using Voices Recording

I. From the Scene menu, select Voice REC. The Voice Recording screen layout is displayed on the LCD monitor.
2. Press the Shutter button to start recording.
3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording.

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Setting the Drive Mode

Your camera features a Self-timer and Burst which can be set in the Drive mode function in the Record Menu. This function is only available in recording still images. The Drive mode setting is automatically set to off when you turn off the camera.

To set the Drive Mode

I. From the Record menu, select Drive Mode.
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to go through the selection.
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.

Scene Mode Drive Mode > AEB ON AF Area : Sharpness Select Menu Exit

Drive Mode OFF Off 10 sec. 2 sec. Double Burst Select OK OK

IconItemDescription
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - To set the Drive Mode - 3Off Captures an image without time delay.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - To set the Drive Mode - 410 Sec. Sets a 10-second delay to capture image after pressing the Shutter button.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - To set the Drive Mode - 52 Sec. Sets a 2-second delay to capture image after pressing the Shutter button.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - To set the Drive Mode - 6DoublePerforms delay and capture twice:• Performs a 10-second delay, then captures the image.• Performs another 2-second delay then captures the image again.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - To set the Drive Mode - 7BurstPerforms continuous shooting when the Shutter button is pressed.Stops shooting when the shutter button is released.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - To set the Drive Mode - 8Speedy BurstCaptures 30 images in a shot when the Shutter button is pressed.Auto set Image size to 4:3 VGA only.

Setting the AEB

AEB stands for Automatic Exposure Bracketing. It permits 3 consecutive images in the order of standard exposure, under exposure and overexposure compensation.

I. From the Record menu, select AEB.
2. Use the ▼ or ▲ keys to go through the selection.
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.

Scene Mode Drive Mode AEB > ON AF Area Sharpness Select Menu Exit

Setting the AF Area

AF stands for Automatic Focus. This feature determines the area on which the camera focuses.

I. From the Record menu, select AF Area.
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to go through the selection.
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.

Scene Mode Drive Mode AEB AF Area Sharpness Select Menu Exit

IconItemDescription
WideThe camera automatically selects focus area within the wide frame.
Center The focus area is fixed on the center.
Tracking AFThe camera will focus the subject as it moves and keep it continually in focus automatically.

Setting Sharpness

This function allows you to enhance or soften finer details of your images.

I. From the Record menu, select Sharpness.
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to go through the selection.
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.

Scene Mode Drive Mode AEB AF Area Sharpness Select Menu Exit

IconItemDescription
High Sharpens the image.
Normal Normal sharpness.
Low Softens the image.

Setting Saturation

I. The Saturation function lets you adjust the color saturation in your images. From the Record menu, select Saturation.
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to go through the selection.
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.

Saturation Contrast Quality Digital Zoom Date Stamp Select Menu Exit

IconItemDescription
High Enhance the saturation.
Normal Normal saturation.
Low Reduce the saturation.

Setting Contrast

This function allows you to adjust the contrast of your images.

I. From the Record menu, select Contrast.
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to go through the selection.
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.

Saturation Contrast > 0 ± Quality Digital Zoom OFF Date Stamp OFF Select Menu Exit

IconItemDescription
High Enhance the contrast
NormalNormal contrast
Low Reduce the contrast

Setting Quality

The Quality sets the quality (compression) at which the image is captured.

Saturation Contrast Quality Digital Zoom OFF Date Stamp OFF Select Menu Exit

IconItemDescription
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting Quality - 2Superfine 3x compression rate.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting Quality - 3Fine7x compression rate.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting Quality - 4Normal12x compression rate.

Setting the Digital Zoom

Your camera enlarges an image using the optical zoom first. When the zoom scale exceeds 5X, the camera uses digital zoom.

I. From the Record menu, select Digital Zoom.
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to go through the selection.
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.

Saturation Contrast Quality Digital Zoom > OFF Date Stamp Select Menu Exit

IconItemDescription
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Digital Zoom - 2Intelligent ZoomEnlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion. This feature is available for still images only.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Digital Zoom - 3Standard ZoomEnlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 5x in preview, but the image quality deteriorates.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Setting the Digital Zoom - 4Off Uses the optical zoom only.

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  • Digital Zoom is not available in Face tracking on, Movie, and Voice Recording modes.
  • The maximum Intellect zoom scale varies depending on the image type and resolution.

Setting the Date Stamp

The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured. Once date and time are stamped on an image, they can no longer be edited or deleted.

I. From the Record menu, select Date Stamp.
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to go through the selection.
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.

Saturation Contrast Quality Digital Zoom Date Stamp OFF Select Menu Exit

Setting Auto Review

The Auto Review function lets you view the captured image right after shooting it.

If Auto review is On, the camera will display the captured image for 1 second on the LCD monitor.

To set Auto Review

I. From the Record menu, select Auto Review.
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to go through the selection.
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.

Auto Review > ON Stabilizer OFF Select Menu Exit

Setting Stabilizer

This function allows you to prevent blurred images caused by shaking.

I. Enable the Stabilizer under the Record Menu.
2. Use the ▲ or keys to go through the selection.
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.

Auto Review ON Stabilizer > OFF Select Menu Exit

Playback

Viewing in Single Navigation

The Single navigation mode displays the image one by one on the LCD monito

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I. Press the Playback button

on the camera.

  1. The LCD monitor displays an image. To understand the icons and other information on the screen, please see "Photo Mode Screen Layout" on page 17.

Still Image
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  1. Use the ◀ or ▶ keys to view next/previous image/video/audio.
  2. To play a video or audio clip, press the OK button. See "Playing Videos" on page 47 and "
  3. Playing Voice Recording" on page 48 for more details.

Viewing Thumbnails

This function allows you to view 9-thumbnail images or by calendar mode on the LCD monitor at the same time.

To set 9-images mode

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I. Press the Playback button on the camera.
2. Spin the Zoom dial counterclockwise (left) once to enter 9-images mode.
3. Use the navigation controls to move through the items.
4. Press the OK button to select the image and view it normally.

Scroll bar.

If scroll bars appear, it indicates that the screen can be scrolled.

OK Display

Thumbnail

To set calendar mode

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I. Press the Playback button on the camera.
2. Spin the Zoom dial counterclockwise (left) twice to view thumbnails in calendar mode.
3. Use the navigation controls to move through the items.
4. Press the OK button to select an image and view it normally.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat ? 3 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2011.8

Thumbnail icons:

When you view the thumbnails, some images may contain icons. These icons indicate the type of file or recording.

IconType Description
Voice Record Indicates a voice recording file.
File Error Indicates an error file.

Zooming images

The zoom view function works with still images only.

  • In normal view, spin the Zoom dial clockwise (right) repeatedly until the desired zoom view.
  • The 4 arrows on the LCD monitor indicate that the image is zoomed in.
  • You can zoom to view an image of up to 12X.
  • Use the navigation controls to view the zoomed image.
  • Press the Menu button to close zoom view.

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Playing Videos

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I. Press the Playback button on the camera.

  1. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images. A video clip has a video icon displayed on screen.

  2. Press the OK button to play the video.

  3. During playback, press and hold the ◀ or ▶ keys to fast forward or rewind the video. The camera supports forward and rewind speed of up to 4x.

  4. During playback, use the Zoom dial to control volume. Spin clockwise (right) to increase volume/Spin counterclockwise (left) to decrease volume.

  5. Press the ▲ key to pause playback. Press the key ▲ again to resume. When paused, the play info will remain on screen except WT

  6. To forward or rewind the video frame by frame, press the key ▲ to pause playback, then press the ◀r keys.

  7. Press the ▼ key to stop the playback. The LCD monitor displays the video frame image in Single navigation mode.

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  • The play info, except the icon WT, will be displayed when the video is paused, during REW/FF or frame by frame modes
    • Volume cannot be adjusted when paused or during REW/FF modes.

To capture screenshot image from a video clip

I. During playback of video, press the key ▲ to pause playback on your desired video frame to capture.
2. Press the Shutter button to capture a screenshot.
3. The camera stop playback. The LCD monitor displays the captured image in Single navigation mode.

Capture photo 0:00:15/0:00:20

Playing Voice Recording

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I. Press the Playback button on the camera.
2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images. When viewing a voice recording file, the LCD monitor displays the screen layout of Audio clips. See picture on the right.
3. Press the OK button to play the voice recording.
4. During playback, use the Zoom dial to control volume. Spin clockwise (right) to increase volume/Spin counterclockwise (left) to decrease volume.
5. Press the key to pause playback. Press the key again to resume. When paused, the play info will remain on screen except WT
6. Press the key to stop the playback. The LCD monitor displays the image in Single navigation mode.

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Playing Voice Memo

Voice memo is separately recorded and attached to a captured image. See "Voice Memo" on page 54 on how to record voice memo.

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on the camera.
I. Press the Playback button on the camera.
2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images. An image file with voice memo has a voice memo icon located on the top center of the LCD monitor. See picture on the right.
3. Press the OK button to play the voice recording.
4. During playback, use the Zoom dial to control volume. Spin clockwise (right) to increase volume/Spin counterclockwise (left) to decrease volume.
5. Press the key ▲ to pause playback. Press the key ▲ again to resume. When paused, the play info will remain on screen except WT
6. Press the key ▼ to stop the playback. The LCD monitor displays the image in Single navigation mode.

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Deleting an Image/Video/Audio

• Using the Delete button.
• Using Playback Menu Delete settings. See "Delete" on page 51.

Using the Delete Button

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Use the Fn/Delete button on your camera to delete an image/video/audio clip.

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I. Press the Playback button
on the camera.
2. View images/videos/audio clips in Single navigation mode.
3. Use the ◀ or ▶ keys to scroll the display.
4. When the desired image/video/audio clip is displayed on the LCD monitor, press the Fn/Delete button.
5. A confirmation selection appears on screen.
6. Select Delete.
7. Press the OK button to delete.
8. The next image is displayed on the LCD monitor. To delete another file, use the ◀r keys to scroll through the images/videos/audio clips. Then, repeat steps 6 to 7.
9. To close the Delete function and go back to the single navigation mode, select Cancel.

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Playback Menu

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I. Press the Playback button on the camera.
2. Press Menu button to launch the Playback Menu.
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to move through the menu selections.
4. To select a menu, press ▶ or the OK button.
5. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control.
6. Press the OK button to save and apply settings.

Delete Slide Show Protect Red-eye Correction Voice Memo Select Menu Exit

Delete

The Delete function allows to remove unwanted files in the internal memory or on the memory card.

I. From the Playback menu, select Delete.

  • The Delete submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor.
  • Single. Select one file to delete.
    • Voice Only. Delete only the attached voice memo, not voice clips. The image is still retained in the memory.
    • Multi. Select multiple files to delete at the same time.
    • All. Delete all files.

Delete Single Voice Only Multi All Select OK OK

To delete a single file:

I. Select Single in the Delete submenu, the images are displayed on the LCD monitor in single navigation mode.
2. Use the ◀ or ▶ keys to scroll the display.
3. When the desired image/video/audio clip is displayed on the LCD monitor, select Delete.
4. Press the OK button to delete.
5. The next image is displayed on the LCD monitor. To delete another file, use the ◀r keys to scroll through the images/videos/audio clips. Repeat steps 3 to 4.
6. To close the Delete function and go back Playback menu, select Cancel.

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To delete attached voice memo:

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I. Press the Playback button on the camera.
2. View images/videos/audio clips in Single navigation mode.
3. Use the ◀ or ▶ keys to scroll until the desired image with voice memo is displayed on the screen.
4. Press Menu button to launch the Playback Menu.
5. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to move through the Playback menu selections then select Delete.
6. From the Delete submenu, select Voice only.
7. A confirmation selection appears, select Yes.
8. Press the OK button to delete the attached voice memo and go back to Playback mode.

Delete voice memo? Yes Cancel

To delete multiple files:

I. Select Multi in the Delete submenu, the images are displayed in thumbnail view on the LCD monitor.
2. Use the navigation control to move through the files.
3. When the desired image/video/audio clip is highlighted, press the OK button to mark image/video/audio clip for deletion.
4. Repeat step 3 until all desired images for deletion are marked.
5. Press the MENU button. A confirmation selection appears.
6. Select Yes to confirm.
7. Press the OK button to delete marked files.

OK Select Menu Next Delete selected files? Yes Cancel Delete all files? Yes Cancel

To delete all files:

I. Select All in the Delete submenu. A confirmation message appears.
2. Select Yes.
3. Press the OK button to delete all files.

Slide Show

The slide show function enables you to playback your still images automatically in order one image at a time.

To view slideshow:

I. From the Playback menu, select Slide Show. The Slideshow menu appears.
2. Set the slide show settings.
3. Select Start, then press the OK button to start the slide show.
4. During slideshow, press the OK button to pause slide show.
5. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to move through the options. Select whether to Continue or Exit the slide show.
6. Press the OK button to apply selected option.

To change slide show settings:

I. From the Slide show menu, use the ▲ or ▼ keys t to move through the selections.
2. Select Interval setting. Press the ◀ or ▶ keys to adjust. Choose among the available interval settings: 1 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec., and 10 sec.
3. Select Transition setting. Press the ◀ or ▶ keys to adjust.
Choose among the available transition settings:
4. Select Repeat setting. Press the ◀ or ▶ keys to adjust. Available settings are: Yes, No.

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Slide Show Start Cancel Interval 3s Transition Repeat Select OK OK

Protect

Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake.

A protected file has a lock icon when viewed on Playback mode.

To protect files:

I. From the Playback menu, select Protect.

  1. The Protect submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  2. Single. Select one file to lock/unlock.

  3. Multi. Select multiple files from the thumbnail view to lock/unlock.
  4. Lock All. Lock all files
  5. Unlock All. Unlock all files.

To protect/unprotect a single file:

  1. Select Single in the Protect submenu, the images are displayed on the LCD monitor in single navigation mode.
  2. Use ◀ or ▶ keys to scroll the display.
  3. When the desired file is displayed on the LCD monitor, press the OK button to select Lock/Unlock.
  4. To close the protect/unprotect function and go back Playback menu, select Exit.

To protect/unprotect multiple files:

I. Select Multi in the Protect submenu, the images are displayed in thumbnail view on the LCD monitor.
2. Use the navigation control to move through the files.
3. When the desired file is highlighted, press the OK button to mark/unmark the file clip for protection.
4. Repeat step 3 until all desired files to protect are marked.
5. Press the MENU button. A confirmation selection appears.
6. Select Yes.
7. Press the OK button to lock files and go back to Playback mode.

To protect all files:

  1. Select Lock all in the Protect submenu. A confirmation message appears.
  2. Select Yes.
  3. Press the OK button to lock all files.

To unlock all files:

I. Select Unlock all in the Protect submenu. A confirmation message appears.
2. Select Yes.
3. Press the OK button to unlock all protected files.

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Protect Single Multi Lock All Unlock All Select OK OK

Change protect settings? Yes Cancel

Lock all files? Yes Cancel

Unlock all files? Yes Cancel

Red-eye Correction

The Red-eye Correction function is used to reduce red eye in captured images. This function is only available for still images.

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I. Press the Playback button on the camera.
2. Press the ◀ or ▶ keys to scroll and select an image.
3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.

  1. Select Red-eye Correction.

  2. Select Start.

  3. Press the OK button to start correction.

  4. After completing Red-eye correction, a menu selection appears.

• Overwrite. Save and replace old file with a new one.
- Save As. Save the new file as a new one.
- Cancel. Cancel red-eye correction.

  1. Press the OK button to save/cancel changes.

Delete Slide Show Protect Red-eye Correction > Voice Memo Select Menu Exit

Voice Memo

A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded as a memo for captured still images.

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I. Press the Playback button on the camera.
2. Press the ◀ or ▶ keys to scroll and select an image to attach voice memo to.
3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.
4. Select Voice Memo.
5. Select Start, then press the OK button to start recording.
6. Press the OK button again to stop recording.

Delete Slide Show Protect Red-eye Correction Voice Memo > Select Menu Exit

30 sec Start Cancel

Time left (n seconds) for recording.

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When you record voice memo to an image with an existing voice memo, the old recording file would be replaced by the new one.

Color Mode

The Color Mode function lets you adjust edit still images to apply different colors or tones for a more artistic effect. Edited images in this function are saved as a new file.

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I. Press the Playback button on the camera.
2. Press the ◀ or ▶ keys to scroll and select an image to edit.
3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.
4. Select Color Mode. The Color Mode submenu appears.

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Off Off Off Off Off

  1. Press the ◀ or ▶ keys to scroll and select an option. As you move through the selection, the preview on the LCD monitor changes synchronously.
Icon Item Description
OffNo effect is added to the image.
Sepia Image is saved with a sepia tone.
B&W Image is saved in black and white.
Vivid Red Image is saved with reddish tint.
Vivid Green Image is saved with greenish tint.
Vivid Blue Image is saved with bluish tint.

Effect

The Effect function is only applicable to still images with different artistic effect. Edited images in this function are saved as a new file.

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I. Press the Playback button on the camera.
2. Press the ◀ or ▶ keys to scroll and select an image to edit.
3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.
4. Select Effect. The Effect submenu appears.

Color Mode Effect > Trim Resize Startup Image Select Menu Exit

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  1. Press the ◀ or ▶ keys to scroll and select an option. As you move through the selection, the preview on the LCD monitor changes synchronously.
IconItemDescription
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BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Effect - 5NegativeImage appears to be the opposite of the original image.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Effect - 6MosaicImage is saved with mosaic tiles.
BENQ 9H.A2H01.9AA - Effect - 7AstralImage is saved with starburst.

Trim

The Trim function allows you to trim an image to another image size. This function is only available for still images.

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I. Press the Playback button on the camera.
2. Use the ◀ or ▶ keys to scroll and select an image to trim.
3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.
4. Select Trim. The Trim screen layout is displayed on the LCD monitor.
5. Use the Zoom dial to change size as zoom in/out.

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No. Description
1Enlarged image
24-way indicator
3Trimmed size
4 The approx. location of the trimmed area
5Image area

1 2 3 4 5 OK: 5 M

  1. Use the navigation controls to move the image.
  2. Press the OK button to apply changes. A menu selection appears.
  3. Select whether to:
    • Overwrite. Save and replace the old file with the new one.
  4. Save As. Save the new file as a new one.
  5. Cancel. Cancel Trim.
  6. Press the OK button to save/cancel changes.

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  • Trim function is not available for images with image size set to VGA.
  • All images will be trimmed in 4:3 ratio regardless of its original image ratio.

Resize

Resizes a previously saved image and only resizing to a smaller size is available.

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  1. Press the Playback button on the camera.
  2. Use the ◀ or ▶ keys to scroll and select an image to resize.
  3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.
  4. Select Resize. The Resize submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor.
  5. Select size among: 8M, 5M, 3M, and VGA. Available size settings may vary depending on original image size. Unavailable settings appear as gray icons in Resize submenu.
  6. After selecting size, a menu selection appears. Select whether to:

• Overwrite. Save and replace old file with a new one.
- Save As. Save the new file as a new one.
- Cancel. Cancel resize.

  1. Press the OK button to save/cancel changes.

Resize 8M 5M 3M VGA Select OK OK

Resize Overwrite Save as Cancel

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Resize function is not available for images with image size set to VGA.

Startup Image

You can specify the startup image from the captured images for camera.

I. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.
2. Select Startup Image. The menu selection appears.
3. Select options:

  • System. Use camera default image.
  • My Photo. Use the ◀ or ▶ keys to scroll and select desired image.
  • Off. Disable the startup image.

  • Press the OK button to apply changes.

Startup Image System My photo Off

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The startup image will still be displayed startup even if the selected image was deleted.

DPOF

DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer. When the printer starts printing, it will read the embedded information on the memory card and print the specified images.

I. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.
- Select DPOF. The submenu appears. Single. Select a single image to mark.
• All. Mark all images in the memory card.
- Reset. Reset all DPOF settings to initial default settings.

DPOF Single All Reset Select OK OK

To set DPOF on a single image/all images:

I. Select Single or All on the DPOF submenu.
2. For single image, use the ◀ or ▶ keys to scroll and select an image to mark for printing.
3. Specify the number of copies. Use the ▼ or ▲ to increase/decrease number.
4. Press the Function/Delete button to toggle between turning on/off the date stamp.
5. Press the OK button to save DPOF settings.

To reset DPOF:

I. Select Reset on the DPOF submenu. A confirmation message appears.
2. Select Yes.
3. Press the OK button to reset DPOF settings.

DPOF 01 Copies FUNC Date stamp on

Reset DPOF? Yes Cancel

Radial Blur

The Radial Blur is an effect creates blurs around a point.

  1. Use the ▼ or ▲ keys to specify the level of blurs. The adjusting result on preview synchronously while selecting the level.
  2. Press the OK button to proceed save options.

• Overwrite. Save and replace the old file with a new one.

- Save As. Save the new file as a new one.

- Cancel. Cancel Radial blur.

Radial Blur High Normal Low Cancel

Using the Setup Menu

I. Press Menu button to launch the Record/Playback Menu.
2. Use the ◀ or ▶ keys to switch the menu tab to Setup menu.
3. Use the ▼ or ▲ keys to move through the menu selections.
4. To select an item, press the OK button or ▶ key.
5. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control.
6. Press the OK button to save and apply settings.

Sounds Power Save LCD Save ON Date & Time Language Select Menu Exit

Setting Sounds

I. From the Setup menu, select Sounds.
2. Adjusts sound settings.
3. Press the OK button to apply changes.

Sounds Startup < 1 > Shutter On Beep Volume Select OK OK

ItemAvailable SettingsDescription
StartupSound 1, Sound 2, Sound 3, OffSelects the startup sound when camera is turned on.
Shutter On, OffEnables or disables shutter sound when Shutter button is pressed.Shutter sound is not available when recording videos or voice clips.
Beep volume0-4 Adjusts volume.

Setting Power Save

The Power Save function allows you to set an idle time after which the camera automatically sets to sleep mode to save power. After a minute of being in sleep mode, the camera eventually turns off power.

This function is not available in the following instances:

• Recording a video or audio file
- Playing a slideshow/video/audio file
• Using the USB connector

Power Save 1 min. 3 min. 5 min. OFF Off Select OK OK

Setting LCD Save

Enable the LCD Save function to automatically decrease the LCD brightness to conserve battery power. When the camera is idle for 20 seconds, the LCD darkens. Press any button to resume to normal brightness.

- The camera is idle and enters LCD Save mode when no buttons are pressed. LCD Save, though enabled, does not function during video playback, slideshow and video recording.

LCD Save ON On OFF Off Select OK OK

Setting Date & Time

I. Press the navigation controls to adjust date and time value. By holding down the ▼ or keys, the numeric values changes continuously.
2. Press the OK button to apply changes.

Date & Time 2012. 1 . 1 YY/MM/DD 12 : 00 Select OK OK

Setting Language

I. Use the navigation control to scroll through the list and select the desired language.
2. Press the OK button to confirm and apply settings.

Language English Français Español Deutsch Italiano Русский Português Português BR Nederlands Türkçe Select OK OK

Setting File Numbering

  • Series. Assigns number to files in sequence even if the folder is changed.
  • Reset. The file numbering will start from 0001 each time the folder is changed and "Format" is processed.

File Numbering Series Reset Select OK OK

Setting TV Out

Use the TV Out function to adjust video output signal to accommodate different regional settings. If TV out is not set correctly, the image may not display properly on TV.

• NTSC. Applicable in Japan, USA, Canada, Taiwan and others.
• PAL. Applicable in Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania and others.

TV Out NTSC NTSC PAL PAL Select OK OK

Setting LCD Brightness

• Auto. Auto detects the LCD brightness.
• Bright. Enhance the LCD brightness.
• Normal. Normal LCD brightness.

LCD Brightness Auto Bright Normal Select OK OK

Setting Memory Kit

  • Format. Select to format currently used memory.
  • Copy to Card. Select to copy all files stored in the internal memory to the memory card.

Memory Kit Format Copy to Card Select OK OK

Reset All

Use this function to reset the camera to its factory settings. However, the following settings are exceptions and not affected by Reset.

  • Date & Time
  • Language
    • TV Out
  • Custom White Balance data

Reset all settings? Yes Cancel

Making Connections

You can connect your camera to: TV, computer, or a printer.

Connecting the Camera to a TV

You can play back your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any video devices, make sure to select NTSC/PAL to match the broadcast standard of the video equipment you are going to connect to the camera.

I. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the TV out to match the TV's video out format. See "Setting TV Out" on page 61.
3. Connect the USB/AV 3-in-1 cable to the USB port on the bottom of your camera.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to the TV's AV input port.
5. The LCD monitor turns black and all images and video clips are displayed on the TV.

Diagram showing a computer connected to an oscilloscope and a video audio device, with an inset close-up highlighting the audio component.

Connecting the Camera to a PC

You can transfer images, videos and audio files to your PC.

I. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera.
3. Turn on the camera.

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natural_image Diagram showing a computer monitor connected to a tower via cable, with an inset magnified view of the tower's internal components (no text or symbols present)
  1. The USB mode menu appears on the screen. Select Computer by using the ▲ key and press the OK button.

USB Mode Computer Printer

  1. The PC starts to detect the connection while the LCD monitor appears Connecting...

Connecting...

  1. Connection established after PC MODE appeared on the LCD monitor

  2. Access the files in the camera by your PC.

PC Mode

Connecting the Camera to a Printer

You can print your images directly using a PictBridge compatible printer.

I. Turn on your Printer. Check that the printer is turned on, there is paper in the printer, and there are no printer error messages.

  1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the printer while the other end to USB terminal on the camera.

  2. The USB mode menu appears on the screen. Select Printer by using the ▲▼ key and press the OK button.

  3. Enter the print mode and print the selected images.

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natural_image Illustration of a printer connected to a digital display unit via cable, with an inset showing a close-up of the device (no text or symbols present)

USB Mode

Computer

Printer

Setting the Print Mode Menu

Print Mode menu appears on the screen after the connection between a printer and your camera is established.

  • Print Select. An image can then be selected to print.
    • Print All. Prints all images.
    • Print Index. Prints all images as thumbnails.

Print Mode Print Select Print All Print Index Select OK OK

To set Print Select

I. Use the ◀ or ▶ keys to scroll and select an image for printing.
2. Specify the number of copies. Use the ▼ or ▲ key to increase/decrease number.
3. Press the Function/Delete button to toggle between turning on/off the date stamp.
4. Press the OK button to enter printer settings.

To set Print All and Print Index

Repeat the same steps 2 to 4, then enter printer settings.

Print Select 01 Copies FUNC Date stamp on

To set Printer Settings

I. Use the ▼ or ▲ key to specify a print option.
2. Modify paper size and quality by the ◀ or ▶ keys.
Available setting:
• Paper size: Default / A4 / 4"x6"
• Quality: Default / Fine / Normal
3. Select Print on the screen for printing.
Or Cancel to go back Print Mode.

Print Select Print Cancel Paper Size Default Quality Default Select OK OK

Start Printing

• LCD monitor appears "Now printing...".
- Or press Menu button to stop printing anytime.

Now printing... (001/999) Menu Cancel

Troubleshooting and service 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 CauseSolution
The camera cannot power up.There is no battery or the battery is not inserted correctly.Insert the battery correctly.
The battery has no power. Replace the battery.
The battery power is draining quickly.The external temperature is extremely low.--
Many shots are being captured in dark places, requiring a flash.--
The battery or camera is warm.The camera or flash was used continuously over a long period of time.--
The flash does not fire or recharge.The camera flash is turned off. Set the flash to Auto Flash.
The light source is sufficient. --
Even though the flash fired, the image is dark.The distance to the subject is greater than the flash's effective range.Get closer to the subject and shoot.
The image is too bright or too dark.The exposure is excessive or inadequate.Reset exposure compensation.
I cannot format a memory card.The memory card is write-protected. Remove the write protection.
End of the memory card life. Insert a new memory card.
I cannot download images from the camera to my computer.The free space on the hard disk of your computer is insufficient.Ensure that the hard disk has enough space for running Windows and that the drive for loading image files has free space equal to or greater than the memory card in the camera.
There is no power being supplied to the camera.Replace the battery.
The camera does not shoot even when pressing the shutter button.The battery is running low. Replace the battery.
The camera is not in the Capture mode.Switch to the Capture mode.
The shutter button was not pressed all the way down.Press the shutter button all the way down.
The internal memory or memory card does not have any free space.Load a new card or delete unwanted files.
The flash is recharging.Wait until the flash mode icon, indicated on the screen, stops flashing.
The camera does not recognize the memory card.Format the memory card before the initial use or before using with another camera.
I cannot print images with PictBridge-compliant printers.The camera is connected to the printer when the camera is powered off.Connect the camera to the printer, turn on the camera, and then select Printer.

Technical support

For technical assistance, free driver updates, product information, and news releases, visit the following web site:

http://www.BenQ.com

Specifications

Sensor 14 Mega Pixels, 1/2.3 inch CCD
ZoomOptical: 5XDigital: 5X
Lens f = 4.7 (W) ~23.5 (T) mm
Focus RangeNormal: W = 15 cm ~ Infinity, T = 60 cm ~ InfinitySuper Macro: 2 cm
LCD 2.7" LCD 230kpixels
Image Resolution •• Aspect ratio 4:3 - 14M (4320 x 3240), 8M (3264 x 2448), 5M (2592 x 1944), 3M (2048 x 1536), VGA (640 x 480)• Aspect ratio 3:2 - 14M (4320 x 2880), 8M (3264 x 2176), 5M (2592 x 1728), 3M (2048 x 1360), VGA (640 x 424)• Aspect ratio 16:9 - 14M (4320 x 2424), 8M (3264 x 1832), 5M (2592 x 1456), 3M (2048 x 1152), VGA (640 x 360)• Aspect ratio 1:1 - 14M (3744 x 3744), 8M (2832 x 2832 ), 5M (2240 x 2240), 3M (1728 x 1728), VGA (480 x 480)
Movie Mode HD 720p (1280 x 720; 16:9), VGA (640 x 480), QVGA (320 x 240), Web (640 x 480)30 fpsContinuous recording with sound
Shutter Speed 1/2000 ~ 1 sec (Fireworks 2 sec.; Night Scene 1/2000 ~ 15 sec.)
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Custom
Exposure -2 ~ +2 EV (0.3EV / step)
ISO Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200* / 6400**3200 / 6400 for resolution of 3M and VGA only
Flash Auto / Auto Anti Red-eye / Forced On / Slow Sync / Forced Off
Drive mode 10 sec. (Self-timer) / 2 sec. (Self-timer) / Double / Burst / Speedy Burst / Off
Power Source CIPA approximately 200 based on bundled Li-ion battery
Storage TypeBuilt-in approx. 43 MBSD (up to 4GB) / SDHC (up to 32GB) / SDXC (up to 64GB)
File FormatStill Image: JPEG (EXIF 2.2 compatible); DCF compatibleVideo: MJPEGAudio: WAV
Dimensions / Weight99.6 x 57.5 x 22.5 mm113 g (w/o battery & SD card)
InterfaceDigital output: USB 2.0 compatibleAudio / Video output (NTSC/PAL)PictBridge compatible
AccessoriesUSB Cable / Software & User Manual CD / Quick Guide / Hand Strap / Pouch / Li-ion battery / AC power adapterAvailable accessories depend on the actual items shipped and may vary from the list above.

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