BenQ E1240 User manual

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E1240 Digital Camera
User Manual
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Copyright
Copyright 2010 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be
reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any
language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of
this company.
Disclaimer
BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied,
with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties,
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves
the right to revise this document and to make changes from time to time in the contents
hereof without obligation of this company to notify any person of such revision or changes.
All other logos, products, or company names mentioned in this document may be the
registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used for
informational purposes only.
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by
users in private households in the European Union.
This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be
disposed of as household waste. You must dispose of your waste equipment by
handing it over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. For more information about recycling of this
equipment, please contact your city office, the shop where you purchased the
equipment or your household waste disposal service. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that
protects human health and environment.
CE Regulatory Notice
Hereby, BenQ Corp. declares under our responsibility that the product is in conformity
with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of
the Member States relating, Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives (2004/108/EC) and
Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC).
A “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with the above Directives has been made and
is available from BenQ Corp. upon request.
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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.
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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.
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 / Memory 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.
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• 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
•Dustyplaces
• Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources
• In a closed car that is in direct sunlight
•Unstablelocations
• 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 can conduct
heat.
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Do not hold the camera by excessive
force. Plus, be sure to protect the
camera from strong impacts.
To avoid accidental falling, please attach
the hand strap to the camera and always
hold the camera by keeping the hand
strap around your wrist.
If the battery suddenly depleted and
caused the lens fail to retract, please
carefully protect the lens to avoid
collision and insert a battery with full
power ASAP.
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.
Keep your camera away from sharp
objects and avoid collision.
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.
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Table of Contents
Touring the camera ................................................................ 1
Checking the package contents .......................................1
Camera: front view and bottom views ......................................... 1
Camera: rear view ......................................................................... 2
Preparing the camera for use ................................................. 2
Charging the battery ........................................................3
Using multifunctional buttons ........................................4
Using a memory card .......................................................4
Initial setting ........................................................................... 5
Setting language ...............................................................5
Setting date and time .......................................................5
Operating the camera ............................................................. 5
Digital Zoom ....................................................................6
Battery status ....................................................................7
Shooting mode .................................................................7
Movie Record mode settings ........................................................9
Flash mode ........................................................................9
Macro mode ...................................................................10
Drive mode .....................................................................10
Capture mode ....................................................................... 11
Resolution .......................................................................12
Quality ............................................................................12
AF Area ...........................................................................13
Smart Scene ....................................................................14
Panorama ........................................................................14
Photo Frame ...................................................................14
Self Portrait .....................................................................15
Face Tracking .................................................................15
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EV Compensation ..........................................................15
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) .................................16
White Balance .................................................................16
ISO ..................................................................................17
Metering .........................................................................17
Effect ...............................................................................18
Setting Sharpness, Saturation and Contrast .................18
Setting menu ........................................................................ 18
Playback mode ..................................................................... 20
Options for playback and editing ..................................21
Enlarging an image ..................................................................... 21
Viewing multiple files at a time ................................................. 21
Deleting files ............................................................................... 21
DPOF .......................................................................................... 21
Slideshow .................................................................................... 22
Resize ........................................................................................... 22
Rotate .......................................................................................... 22
Protect ......................................................................................... 22
Divide (for videos only) ............................................................. 23
Move ............................................................................................ 23
Red-eye Removal ........................................................................ 23
Fisheye ......................................................................................... 24
Startup Image ............................................................................. 24
Working with computer and AV system ............................ 25
Bundled software ............................................................25
Connecting the camera to a computer ..........................25
Connecting the camera to an AV system ......................25
Printing images ...............................................................26
Printing with PTP ....................................................................... 26
Troubleshooting and service information .......................... 27
Technical support ..........................................................28
Specifications ........................................................................ 29
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Touring the camera 1
English
To ur i n g t he c a me r a
Checking the package contents
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items.
• All images, screen captures, and icons used in this manual are for illustration only. Actual
and available products, accessories, as well as their appearance may vary depending on
sales region.
• If any items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer.
• Save the packaging for future shipment or storage.
Camera: front view and bottom views
1. User Manual / Quick
Guide
2. Digital camera
3. Battery
4. Hand strap
5. Leather case
6. Software & User
Manual CD
7. Power adapter (for
battery charging)
8. 2-in-1 USB and AV
cable
1. Shutter button
2. Flash
3. Power button / Status LED
indicator)
4. Self-timer LED indicator
5. USB / AV port
6. Microphone
7. Lens
8. Power jack (for battery charging)
9. Battery / Memory card cover
10. Tripod mount
11. Speaker
910
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2 Preparing the camera for use
English
Camera: rear view
Preparing the camera for use
Use only the specified battery for the camera, and always turn off the camera before
removing the battery.
1. LCD display
2. W (Wide) - Zoom-out or thumbnail
view (Playback mode)
3. T (Tele) - Zoom-in
4. Playback mode button - Toggle
between Capture and Playback modes)
5. Strap eyelet
6. Multifunctional buttons (including a 4-
way control) plus an button (for
entering or exiting a setting)
7. Shooting mode
8. MENU button (for entering or
exiting menu)
• It is normal for the camera to become warm during operation, because the camera
casing can conduct heat.
• The LCD display on this camera is manufactured with sophisticated technology, and
more than 99.99% of the pixels on the LCD display meet standard specifications. Yet, it
is possible that less than 0.01% of the pixels on the LCD display may have some light
spots or show unusual colors. This is normal and does not indicate display
malfunction, nor will this affect the pictures you take with the camera.
ATo install the battery:
1. Open the battery cover (A).
2. Insert the battery in the correct direction by matching
the + - label on the battery cover (B).
3. Push the battery all the way down, until the battery
lock lever clicks into place (C).
4. Close the battery cover (D).
B
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Preparing the camera for use 3
English
Charging the battery
The battery charge status affects the camera performance. To maximize the performance
and the battery life, fully charge the battery using the camera and the specified power
adapter, and then fully discharge it through normal use (at least once).
CTo remove the battery:
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Press and hold the battery.
3. Release the battery lock lever.
4. When the battery has come out a little, gently pull it
out the rest of the way.
5. Close the battery cover.
D
To charge the battery:
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Insert the battery into the camera.
3. Connect one end of the power adapter to the
camera.
4. Connect the other end of the power adapter to a wall
outlet. The battery will start charging immediately.
• Turn off the camera before removing the battery.
• Please fully charge the Li-ion battery before using it for the first time.
• When the battery is being charged, the status LED indicator flashes in blue. When the
battery is fully charged, it continues to light up in blue.
• Use only the specified battery type. Using other types of battery may damage the
camera and invalidate the warranty.
• Ensure that the Li-ion battery is inserted into the product with correct polarity. Incorrect
polarity may damage the camera or cause fire.
• Download all pictures and remove the battery from the camera if you are going to store
the camera for a long time.
• Damage caused by the use of an incorrect power adapter is not covered under the
warranty.
• The battery may be warm after being charged or used. This is normal and not a
malfunction.
• When using the camera in a cold environment, keep the camera and its battery warm
by holding it inside your jacket or another warm protective environment.
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4 Preparing the camera for use
English
Using multifunctional buttons
You can choose camera settings by pressing the 4-way control or the button.
1. Left/Macro/Auto Focus:
• Scrolls left in menus.
• Activates Macro mode or Auto Focus mode.
• Press to fast rewind video playback.
2. Up/Flash:
• Scrolls up in menus.
• Selects a flash mode.
3. Right/Drive:
• Scrolls right in menus.
• Selects a drive mode.
• Press to fast forward video playback.
4. Down/Info:
• Scrolls down in menus.
• Toggles between different information display modes.
5. :
• Confirms a chosen setting.
• Turns on/off Super Shake -Free (S.S.F.; available only in the Auto mode).
• Press to start and pause the video playback.
• Press to stop the voice memo playback.
Using a memory card
The camera comes with internal memory for storing captured images, video clips, or audio
files. You can also add a memory card to store more files.
To remove a memory card:
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Open the battery cover.
3. Press lightly the edge of the memory card to eject.
4. Close the battery cover.
Before initial use of a memory card, press > > > Format >
> Memory Card to format the card first.
To install a memory card:
1. Make sure the camera is turned
off.
2. Open the memory card cover.
3. Insert a memory card in the
correct direction.
4. Close the memory card cover.
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Initial setting 5
English
Initial setting
You will be prompted to set up the language and the date and time when the camera is
turned on for the first time.
Setting language
Selects the language version shown on the screen.
To select a language:
1. Press > > Language > . (Step 1 is skipped when you first time use the
camera.)
2. Press , or to locate the language you want.
3. Press .
Setting date and time
When first time using the camera or the battery has been removed from the camera for a
long time, you need to set the date and time. They are used to record when a file was
captured.
To set date and time:
1. Press > > Date & Time > .
2. Press or to move between different column, and press or to select the
proper number for each column.
3. Press .
Operating the camera
The procedure below is a general guideline for basic operation. It is particularly useful if you
are new to the camera.
1. Press to turn the power on.
2. Press > or to select a tab ( or ).
3. Press or to locate a desired option, and then press (or ; available in the
Capture mode only) to make selections. (You can also press and use , ,
, or to locate a desired shooting mode. Next, press to select and enter the
mode.)
At any time, you can cancel the current operation by pressing .
4. Press to zoom-in or to zoom-out. (In the Movie Record mode, you can still
adjust the digital zoom while recording.)
5. Press the shutter halfway to set automatic focus. Once the focus is set, the focus frame
color will turn from white (unfocused) to yellow-green (focused).
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6 Operating the camera
English
If the focus frame color turns to red instead of yellow-green, then the automatic focus is
not completed. This situation can happen for many reasons (for example, the subject is too
dark). If you encounter this situation, release the shutter and see if you can find a better
shooting environment. Then, try Step 5 again.
6. Press the shutter down fully to capture.
7. Release the shutter.
8. In the Movie Record mode, press the shutter to stop video recording.
9. Press to view captured images or recorded
videos, and then press , or to move to
different images/videos. You can also press or
to zoom-in/out a captured image, or press
to view 9 images on the screen.
Digital Zoom
This feature controls the digital zoom mode.
To select a digital zoom:
1. Press > > Digital Zoom.
2. Press > or to select On or Off.
3. Press >
• During zoom-in/out, there is a separator in the zoom bar between and . For
best image quality, it is recommended to use optical zoom only by keeping the
magnification within and the separator.
• Anytime in the Playback mode, you can press to switch to the Capture mode.
• At any time, you can press to turn off the camera.
• In Capture or Playback mode, press to decide what information to show on the
screen.
Icon Mode Description
Digital Zoom Turns on the digital zoom feature.
OFF Turns off the digital zoom feature.
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
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Battery status
Shooting mode
Select one of the following shooting modes to fit your shooting condition.
Icon Description
Battery power is full.
Battery power remains adequate.
Battery power is low.
Battery power is very low. You should replace the battery ASAP.
Icon Mode Description
Auto The camera automatically decides most settings, so you
can capture images with ease.
Smart Scene Automatically selects a shooting mode based on the
current shooting environment.
Program You can set the shooting parameters manually.
Aperture Priority You can choose an aperture value, while the shutter
speed is automatically determined by the lighting
condition of the subject.
Shutter Priority You can choose a shutter speed, while the aperture
value is automatically determined by the lighting
condition of the subject.
Movie Record Captures videos with sound. When viewing the captured
video file later, you can see a unique icon that appears
on the screen and indicates that this is a video file.
Smile Catch Automatically takes a shot when a smile is detected.
Portrait Makes the subject (usually a person) stand out with
smooth and natural-looking skin tones.
Landscape Captures a scene in the distance with the focus area set
to infinity and a lower aperture value. The maximum
depth of view can be also achieved.
Sports Uses a high shutter speed to capture objects in motion.
Backlight Increases exposure (by turning on the flash) when light
illuminates the subject from behind.
Night Scene Captures photos in a low-light environment, such as in
the evening or at night.
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8 Operating the camera
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For some shooting modes like Auto, options ISO, Metering, and White Balance are not
available. You must select another mode like Program to enable these options.
To select a shooting mode:
1. Press > , , , or to locate a desired shooting mode.
2. Press .
Night Portrait Shoots night scenes and portraits clearly. Please keep
the camera steady or use a tripod while using this mode.
Self Portrait Takes a self portrait with at least one face in a confined
area.
Beach Captures photos in a brightly lit environment, such as
beaches.
Snow Used under a very bright light environment such as snow
scenes.
Fireworks Adds exposure time to shoot firework trails. Please keep
the camera steady or use a tripod while using this mode.
Beauty Enhancer Enhances the tone of skin so that the facial skin appears
smooth.
Museum Used when taking a picture of subjects in a place where
flash is usually prohibited. Flash is always off.
Party Captures the party atmosphere usually under indoor
light source.
Text Improves clarity & contrast when taking a close-up
picture of documents.
Kids & Pets Increases sensitivity and emphasizes children's skin
tones or shows pets’ correct fur colors.
Foliage Takes a clear and vivid picture of flowers or plant leaves
by emphasizing their saturation and sharpness.
Sunset Captures the warmth and atmosphere of sunrise or
sunset.
Aquarium Takes a picture of the subject in an aquarium.
Panorama Takes 2 or 3 pictures and stitch them together into one
picture with a panoramic view.
Photo Frame Adds a chosen photo frame to the current composition.
Voice Rec. Captures background sound only (no images or videos).
When listening to the captured audio file later, you can
see a unique icon that appears on the screen and
indicates that this is an audio file.
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(For Aperture/Shutter Priority only) Press > / to select an aperture value or
shutter speed, and then press .
Movie Record mode settings
Flash mode
The flash offers an additional light source (usually used in a low-light environment). You
can capture an image using one of the following flash modes.
Icon Description
Video Format:
• 1280 x 720 (720p, 20fps)
• VGA (640 x 480, up to 30fps)
• QVGA (320 x 240, up to 30fps)
White balance: Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, and Cloudy. See
"White Balance" on page 16 for more details.
Effect: Vivid, Normal, B&W, Sepia. See "Effect" on page 18 for more
details.
• See "Setting Sharpness, Saturation and Contrast" on page 18 for information on
saturation and contrast.
• Sharpness is not available in the Movie Record mode.
• Flash is automatically turned off in the Movie Record mode.
• The Movie Record mode records both sound and video. The recording time is
continuous, but recording will stop once the memory card space is full.
• The zoom function is still available while a video is recording. See "Specifications" on
page 29 for details.
Icon Mode Description
Auto flash The flash fires automatically based on the photographic
conditions.
Force off The flash does not fire. Select this mode when flash
photography is prohibited, or when the distance to the subject
is beyond the effective range of the flash.
Force on The flash always fires regardless of the surrounding lighting
conditions. Select this mode when capturing images with high
contrast (backlighting) and deep shadows.
Auto anti red-eye Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when capturing natural-
looking images of people and animals in low-light conditions.
Be sure to ask the subject to look at the camera lens or get as
close to the camera as possible. The flash fires automatically
based on the photographic conditions.
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10 Operating the camera
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To select a flash mode:
1. Go to the Capture mode.
2. Keep pressing to toggle among different flash modes and select a desired option.
Macro mode
To select Macro mode:
1. Go to the Capture mode.
2. Keep pressing to toggle between Auto focus and Macro modes.
Drive mode
To select a drive mode:
1. Go to the Capture mode.
2. Keep pressing until the corresponding mode icon shows on the screen.
To use M-Burst:
1. Go to the Capture mode.
2. Press > > M-Burst.
3. Press > Interval, and then select an interval time.
4. Select Shots, and then choose the number of total shots.
5. Press .
6. Press .
7. Keep pressing until the corresponding mode icon shows on the screen.
Icon Mode Description
Auto focus Adjusts focus automatically.
Macro Used when capturing images at a close distance.
Icon Mode Description
-- Standard Takes one picture at a time.
Self-timer Automatically takes a picture after 2 or 10 second delay.
This mode is useful when you want to be part of the picture.
Burst Continuously takes pictures as long as you keep pressing
the Shutter. The flash is always off in this mode.
M-Burst
Takes thumbnail shots (each shot at the VGA quality )
into one single image in the number of 2 x 2 (4 shots), 3 x 3
(9 shots), or 4 x 4 (16 shots). This function is useful when
you want to capture a continuous motion like swinging a golf
club. The flash is always off in this mode.
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Capture mode 11
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Capture mode
Item Description Page reference
1 Shooting mode 7
2Flashmode 9
3 Focus mode 10
4 Drive mode 10
5AEB 16
6 S.S.F. (available in the Auto mode only) 5
7 Resolution 9
8 Number of shots available --
9 Quality 12
10 Zoom bar 5
11 AF area 13
12 Face Tracking 15
13 Av (Aperture Priority) / Tv (Shutter Priority)
selection (available in the Av / Tv mode only)
15
14 Camera shake warning --
15 Battery status 15
16 Histogram --
17 Exposure value (EV) 15
18 Metering 17
19 White Balance 16
20 ISO 17
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12 Capture mode
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Resolution
To select a resolution:
1. Press > > Resolution.
2. Press or .
3. Press or to select a setting.
4. Press to confirm setting.
5. Press .
Quality
• The above screen is for illustrations only. Actual items showing on the screen may vary
depending on the shooting mode you select.
• In the Capture mode, press to toggle among 4 display modes (standard,
complete, none, and rule of thirds). Use the rule of thirds display mode to improve your
composition by placing subjects on at least one of the intersections of these 4
imaginary lines.
• While the shutter is pressed down halfway, the AF area color changes to yellow-green,
camera shake warning (appears only if the camera itself detects possible shaking),
aperture, shutter speed and ISO setting are also shown on the screen.
Icon Description Icon Description
12 megapixels (4000 x 3000) 10 megapixels (3648 x 2736)
3:2 (3664 x 2442) 8 megapixels (3264 x 2448)
5 megapixels (2576 x 1932) 3 megapixels (2048 x 1536)
16:9 (1920 x 1080) 2 megapixels (1600 x 1200)
VGA (640 x 480)
Icon Mode Description
Super Fine Best image quality with the lowest compression rate. File size is
the largest.
Fine Better image quality with medium compression rate. File size is
medium.
Normal Good image quality with the highest compression rate. File size
is the smallest.
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