BenQ GH680 User manual

Digital Camera
User Manual
GH680 / GH680F
GH688 / GH688F

English
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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 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.

English
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.
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.

English
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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initiatives further to incorporate life cycle design in the aspects of material selection, manufacturing,
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About this manual
In this user manual, the steps needed to reach a menu are shown in condensed form, for example:
[icon] > Settings > Display.
Words highlighted in blue contain hyper links to further explanations.

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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 ....................................................................................................................10
Preparing the camera before using .......................................................................................11
Attaching the strap ........................................................................................................................................11
Installing the battery ......................................................................................................................................12
Charging the battery .....................................................................................................................................13
Battery status ..................................................................................................................................................13
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 ..............................................................................................................18
Capturing still images ....................................................................................................................................19
Mode dial ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Self-timer ......................................................................................................................................................................................27
Focus ..............................................................................................................................................................................................28
Flash ...............................................................................................................................................................................................28
EV ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Zoom framing assistant ............................................................................................................................................................. 30
Selections in function button ...................................................................................................................................................30
Selections in menu button ........................................................................................................................................................35
Recording videos ...........................................................................................................................................39
Selections in menu button ........................................................................................................................................................40
Images and videos playback .........................................................................................................................42
Viewing still images ..................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Viewing videos .............................................................................................................................................................................43
Options for playback and editing ............................................................................................................................................ 43
Other settings ................................................................................................................................................51
Accessory: remote control (GH680F/GH688F only) ...........................................................................53
Accessory: lens hood ....................................................................................................................................54
Connection to the camera ......................................................................................................55
Wired connection .........................................................................................................................................55
Connecting the camera to a TV set ....................................................................................................................................... 55
Connecting the camera to a computer .................................................................................................................................55
Connecting the camera to a printer ......................................................................................................................................55
Wireless connection (GH680F/GH688F only) .......................................................................................58
Camera network settings ......................................................................................................................................................... 58
To smart devices......................................................................................................................................................................... 62
To your camera........................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Specifications & troubleshooting ...........................................................................................70

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Specification table ..........................................................................................................................................70
Troubleshooting and service information ................................................................................................71
Technical support ..........................................................................................................................................72

7Touring the camera
Touring the camera
Checking the package contents
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items.
1 Quick guide 6 Neck strap
2 Digital Camera 7 Lens hood (optional)
3 USB cable 8 Pouch (optional)
4 Li-Ion battery 9 Lens cover
5 Remote Control (GH680F/GH688F only) 10 Lens strap
11 USB adapter (The type of plug may vary
depending on the country or region.)
• 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.
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8 Touring the camera
Camera
Front & back views
Top & bottom views
1. AF Assist Lamp / Self-timer LED indicator
2. Lens
3. IR Receiver (GH680F & GH688F only)
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
10.Zoom lever
11.Shutter button
12.Movie record button
13.Power / Wi-Fi lever (GH680F & GH688F only)
14.Power lever (GH680 & GH688 only)
15.Mode dial
16.Status LED
17.Microphone
18.Battery / card cover
19.Tripod mount
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9Touring the camera
Right & left views
LED indicator light behavior
20.Flash button
21.Zoom framing assistant button
22.Speaker
23.Strap eyelet
23.Strap eyelet
24.USB / AV Out
Indicator State Description
Self-timer LED Blinking red The self-timer function is activated.
Status LED
Off The camera is off.
Solid green The battery is fully charged.
Blinking green • The camera is updating firmware.
• The camera is charging battery.
As battery is charged, the blink frequency increases.
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10 Touring the camera
4-way control and OK button
You can choose camera settings by pressing the 4-way control or button.
1. EV / Up:
• Changes EV settings.
• Navigates through the menu and submenu
selections.
2. Focus / Left:
• Scrolls through focus options.
• Views the previous image or video clip in
playback.
• Rewinds video playback.
• Exits a submenu or navigates through menu
selections.
3. Self-timer / Down:
• Scrolls through self-timer options.
• Stops video playback.
• Navigates through menu and submenu
selections.
4. OK:
• Confirms a chosen setting.
• Starts / Pause video playback.
• Pause when video recording.
• Enters a submenu or navigates through menu
selections.
5. Flash / Right:
• Scrolls through flash mode options.
• Views the next image or video clip in playback.
• Forwards video playback.