BenQ GH680 User manual

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GH680/GH680F/GH688/GH688F
Digital Camera
User Manual

English
Copyright
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This user manual aims to provide the most updated and accurate information to customers, and thus
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for the latest version of this manual.
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 neck strap to the camera and
always put the camera around your neck.
If the batteries suddenly depleted and caused the lens fail to retract, please
carefully protect the lens to avoid collision and insert batteries with full
power ASAP..
When the camera is not in use, always turn the power off. Plus, before
storing the camera in its case, make sure the lens has retracted successfully
and you put the lens cover back. If you do not intend to use the camera for
a long time, please remove the batteries from the camera and store the
batteries carefully.
Keep your camera away from sharp objects and avoid collision. When the camera is not in use, please place it in the pouch and a steady
place. Plus, always keep your camera away from pressure to avoid possible
damage.

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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.
This equipment has been tasted 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 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.
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.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This product comply with the FCC portable RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure
reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the
device to lower output power if such function is available.

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Table of Contents
Touring the camera ....................................................................................................................7
Checking the package contents .................................................................................................................... 7
Camera ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Front & back views ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Top & bottom views .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Right & left views .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
4-way control and OK button ...................................................................................................................... 9
Preparing the camera for use .................................................................................................11
Attaching the strap ........................................................................................................................................11
Installing the battery ......................................................................................................................................12
Charging the battery .....................................................................................................................................13
Battery status ..................................................................................................................................................14
Installing an SD card ......................................................................................................................................14
Turning On and Off ......................................................................................................................................15
Setting the OSD language ............................................................................................................................15
Setting date and time ....................................................................................................................................15
Using the LCD screen ..................................................................................................................................16
Using the shutter ...........................................................................................................................................17
Opening the flash ...........................................................................................................................................17
Operating the camera ..............................................................................................................19
Capture mode ................................................................................................................................................20
Shooting still images ...................................................................................................................................................................20
Mode dial ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Using the self-timer .................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Focus mode .................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Flash mode.................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Exposure value ............................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Exposure meter .......................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Focus Range/Wise Zoom Indicator/Zoom Ratio ................................................................................................................ 24
O.I.S./E.I.S. .....................................................................................................................................................................................24
Shutter speed ...............................................................................................................................................................................24
Focus frame .................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Aperture value ............................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Number of recordable image ................................................................................................................................................... 25
Burst mode/AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing ......................................................................................................................25
White balance.............................................................................................................................................................................. 26
ISO .................................................................................................................................................................................................26
Metering ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 27
Flash EV .........................................................................................................................................................................................27
Color tone ....................................................................................................................................................................................27
Continuous shooting setting ....................................................................................................................................................28
Histogram .....................................................................................................................................................................................28
AE/AF Lock ..................................................................................................................................................................................28
Wind cut .......................................................................................................................................................................................29
Storage media ..............................................................................................................................................................................29
Movie option ................................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Scene mode .................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Filter mode ...................................................................................................................................................................................34
Using panorama mode ............................................................................................................................................................... 35
Using manual exposure mode.................................................................................................................................................. 37
Using aperture priority mode ..................................................................................................................................................37

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Using shutter priority mode ....................................................................................................................................................37
Using zoom framing assistant ...................................................................................................................................................37
Shooting movies .......................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Using PIV function ......................................................................................................................................................................38
Using the capture menu ...............................................................................................................................40
Resolution .....................................................................................................................................................................................40
Quality ...........................................................................................................................................................................................40
Digital zoom .................................................................................................................................................................................40
AF assist lamp ..............................................................................................................................................................................40
Date stamp ...................................................................................................................................................................................41
Instant review .............................................................................................................................................................................. 41
Motion detection ........................................................................................................................................................................41
Q key .............................................................................................................................................................................................41
Playback mode ................................................................................................................................................42
Viewing still images .....................................................................................................................................................................42
Viewing videos ............................................................................................................................................................................. 43
Options for playback and editing ............................................................................................................................................ 43
Other settings ................................................................................................................................................50
Accessory: remote control (GH680F/GH688F only) ...........................................................................52
Accessory: lens hood ....................................................................................................................................52
Connection to the camera ......................................................................................................53
Wired connection .........................................................................................................................................53
Connecting the camera to a TV set .......................................................................................................................................53
Connecting the camera to a computer .................................................................................................................................53
Connecting the camera to a printer ...................................................................................................................................... 53
Wireless connection (GH680F/GH688F only) .......................................................................................56
To smart devices ...........................................................................................................................................56
Using your smart device as a remote controller ................................................................................................................56
Using your smart device as a photo viewer .........................................................................................................................57
Using your smart device as a GPS logger .............................................................................................................................. 58
To your camera .............................................................................................................................................59
Becoming a member of BenQ Cloud .....................................................................................................................................59
Tethering social network service settings with BenQ Cloud ..........................................................................................60
Photo sharing via BenQ Cloud over Wi-Fi on your camera ............................................................................................60
Of your camera network settings .............................................................................................................64
Wi-Fi ID ........................................................................................................................................................................................64
Q key .............................................................................................................................................................................................64
Send image resolution ...............................................................................................................................................................64
Network .......................................................................................................................................................................................65
MAC address ...............................................................................................................................................................................66
Logout BenQ Cloud ...................................................................................................................................................................66
Specifications ..............................................................................................................................67
Troubleshooting and service information ...........................................................................68
Technical support ..........................................................................................................................................69

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Checking the package contents
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items.
1 Quick guide 2 Digital Camera
3 USB cable 4 Li-Ion battery
5 Neck strap 6 Lens hood
7Pouch 8Lenscover
9 Lens strap 10 USB adapter (The type of plug
may vary depending on the
country or region)
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• All pictures, screen captures, and icons used in this manual are for illustration only. Actual and available
products, accessories, as well as their appearance may vary depending on sales region.
• If any of the items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer.
• Save the packaging for future shipment or storage.
• It is normal for the camera to become warm during operation because the camera casing might conduct heat.m

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Camera
Front & back views
Self-timer LED indicator light behavior
Top & bottom views
1. AF Assist Lamp / Self-timer LED indicator
2. Lens
3. IR Receiver
4. Q key (Wi-FI for GH680F/GH688F only)
5. Playback button
6. OK button / 4-way control
7. Function/Delete button
8. Menu button
9. Swivel LCD screen
Indicator State Description
Self-timer LED Blinking red The self-timer function is activated.
10.Zoom lever
11.Shutter button
12.Movie record button
13.Power/Wi-Fi switch (GH680F & GH688F
only)
14.Power switch (GH680 & GH688 only)
15.Mode dial
16.Microphone
17.Battery/card cover
18.Tripod mount
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Right & left views
4-way control and OK button
You can choose camera settings by pressing the 4-way control or OK button.
19.Flash button
20.Zoom framing assistant button
21.Speaker
22.Strap eyelet
22.Strap eyelet
23.USB/AV Out
1. EV/Up:
• Changes EV settings.
• Navigates through the menu and submenu
selections.
2. Left/Focus:
• Scrolls through focus options.
• Views the previous image or video clip.
• Rewinds video playback.
• Exits a submenu or navigates through menu
selections.
3. Right/Flash:
• Scrolls through flash mode options.
• Views the next image or video file.
• Forwards video playback.
• Enters a submenu or navigates through menu
selections.
4. Self-timer/Down:
• Scrolls through self-timer options.
• Stops video playback.
• Navigates through menu and submenu
selections.
5. OK:
• Confirms a chosen setting.
• Starts/Pause video playback.
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