BenQ W1240 User manual

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W1240
Digital Camera
User Manual

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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.

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.
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.

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 can conduct heat.
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.
The LCD monitor looks darker in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a
malfunction.
To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button,
always hold the camera steady. This is especially important when you are shooting
under low lighting conditions, under which your camera may reduce the shutter
speed to ensure your images are properly exposed.

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.

CONTENTS
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9 INTRODUCTION
9Overview
9 Package Contents
10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
CAMERA
10 Front View
10 Rear View
11 LCD Monitor Display
13 GETTING STARTED
13 Preparation
13 Charging the Battery
14 Initial Settings
16 CAPTURE MODE
16 Capturing Images
16 AF Tracking Mode
17 Setting the Scene Mode
18 Taking Images with Intelligent Scene
mode
19 Setting the Panorama Mode
19 Taking Images When the Smile
Feature Is On
20 Recording Shots using Face
Detection Technology
20 Self-portrait Function
21 VIDEO MODE
21 Recording Video Clips
21 Playing Back Video Clips
22 PLAYBACK MODE
22 Playing Back Still Images
22 Playback Display
23 Removing Red-eye
23 Dynamic Lighting Feature
24 Attaching Voice Memos
25 Protecting Images
26 Erasing Images
27 MENU OPTIONS
27 Capture Menu
29 Video Menu
30 Playback Menu
32 Setup Menu
34 TRANSFERRING FILES TO
YOUR COMPUTER
34 Downloading Your Files
35 EDITING SOFTWARE
INSTALLATION
36 SPECIFICATIONS
37 Troubleshooting and service
information
38 Technical support

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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera.
Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart
camera. Equipped with a 12.0-megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing
images with a resolution of up to 3968 x 2976 pixels.
Package Contents
Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items:
Common Product Components:
Digital Camera
Quick Start Guide
Software CD-ROM
USB cable
AV cable
Camera strap
Camera pouch
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
AC/DC adapter
Common (Optional) Accessories:
SD/SDHC memory card
Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
Front View
Rear View
Item
Function
Capture Mode Video Mode Playback Mode
1. Shutter button Record button Still image: to capture mode
Video clip: to capture mode
2. :Zooms out :Zooms in :Zooms out :Zooms in :Zooms out :Zooms in
3. Switches to:
Video mode > Capture mode
Switches to:
Capture mode > Video mode
Still image: to capture mode
Video clip: to capture mode
4. Focus Focus Next 10th image
5. Compensation s>P-- Previous Image
6. Flash -- Next Image
7. If any scene mode is set:
switches to scene mode
selection screen
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Still image: to display image
Video clip: to play video clip
8. Self-timer Self-timer Previous 10th image
9. Playback mode Playback mode Still image: to capture mode
Video clip: to capture mode
10. Capture menu Video menu Playback menu
A. LCD monitor
B. Status LED
C. Strap holder
D. USB and AV OUT terminal
E. Battery / Memory card cover
F. Tripod socket
1. Shutter button
2. ON/OFF Power button
3. Flash
4. Self-timer LED
5. Microphone
6. Speaker
7. Lens

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LCD Monitor Display
Capture mode
1. Zoom status
2. Available number of shots
3. Storage media
[r] Internal memory (no card)
[ ] SD/SDHC memory card
4. Battery condition
[l] Full battery power
[o] Medium battery power
[n] Low battery power
[m] No battery power
5. Focus setting
[K] Auto
[ ] AF Tracking
[ ] Face Detect
[O] Macro
[Q] Infinity
6. Flash mode
[b] Auto
[a] Flash On
[d] Flash Off
[c] Red-eye
[`] Slow Sync
[_] Pre-flash
7. [s] Exposure compensation
(It can not be used in below modes: Smile
Detection, Portrait Man & Portrait Lady. )
[P] Backlight correction
(It can only be used in Portrait Man and
Portrait Lady.)
8. Self-timer & Self-portrait icon
[i] Off
[ ] Self-portrait
[f]2sec.
[g] 10 sec.
[h] 10+2 sec.
9. [ ] Histogram
10. Image size resolution
[ ] 3968 x 2976
[ ] 3264 x 2448
[ ] 2304 x 1728
[ ] 1600 x 1200
[x] 640 x 480
11. Shortcut
12. Date and time
13. Quick shot
14. Capture mode icon
[] Single
[T] Continuous
[U] AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)
[-] Album Shot
[/]Burst
[.] Cont.flash
[+] Pre-shot
[,] Coupl.shot
[ ] Burst 30fps
15. White balance
[@] Auto
[$] Incand.
[&] Fluoresc.1
[*] Fluoresc.2
[%] Daylight
[#] Cloudy
[(] Manual WB
16. Image quality
[ ] Fine
[ ] Standard
[ ] Economy
17. ISO
[2] Auto
[5] ISO 100
[7] ISO 200
[9] ISO 400
[0] ISO 800
[;] ISO 1600
18. Slow shutter warning
19. Mode icon / Scene mode
[ ] Auto
[] Intelligent Scene
[ ] Smile Detection
[ ] Anti-shake
[ ] Panorama
[ ] Portrait Man
[ ] Portrait Lady
[ ] Landscape
[ ] Sports
[ ] Night Portrait
[ ] Night Scene
[ ] Candlelight
[ ] Fireworks
[]Text
[ ] Sunset
[]Sunrise
[ ] Splash Water
[ ] Flow Water
[]Snow
[]Beach
[]Pets
[ ] Natural Green
[ ] Program AE
20. Main focus area
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Video mode
1. Zoom status
2. Storage media
3. Battery condition
4. Focus setting
5. Flash off
6. Self-timer icon
7. Video resolution
8. Available recording time/Elapsed time
9. Date and time
10. Video quality
11. Audio off
12. Mode icon
13. Main focus area
Playback mode - Still image playback
1. Voice memo
2. Protect icon
3. Folder / File number
4. Storage media
5. Battery condition
6. Image size resolution
7. Set key: Play hint icon
8. Date and time
9. Histogram
10. Shutter speed/Aperture value
11. Exposure value
12. Image quality
13. ISO
14. Mode icon
Playback mode - Video playback
1. Protect icon
2. Folder / File number
3. Storage media
4. Battery condition
5. Volume mode
6. Total recorded time
7. Video status bar
8. Video condition icon
9. Elapsed time
10. Set key: Play/Pause hint icon
11. Down key: Stop hint icon
12. Mode icon
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GETTING STARTED
Preparation
1. Attach the camera strap.
2. Open the battery/memory card cover.
3. Insert the supplied battery with correct orientation as shown. (label side back)
4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional).
 The camera has 32MB internal me mory (10MB available for image storage), but
you can load an SD/SDHC memory card to expand the camera’s memory capacity.
Be sure to format the memory card with this camera before its initial usage.
5. Close the battery/memory card cover and make sure it is locked securely.
 To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD/SDHC
memory card , you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD/
SDHC
memory card) to “LOCK”.
To save, edit, or erase data on an SD/SDHC memory card, you must
unlock the card.
To prevent damaging of an SD/SDHC memory card, be sure to turn off
the power when inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card. If inserting or removing the
SD/SDHC memory card with the power on, the camera will automatically turn off.
Charging the Battery
The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Before use, be sure to charge
the battery until the status LED lights red.
1. Connect camera to AC/DC adapter with USB cable.
2. Insert the plug into a wall outlet.
The status LED blinks red when charging has started
and lights red when charging is completed.
If the status LED does not light, the camera is not
correctly connected or the battery, camera or AC/DC
adapter may be damaged.
Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of
battery.
The included AC/DC adapter differs depending on the region where you purchased the camera.
User can also charge the battery by connecting camera to computer with USB cable.
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Initial Settings
The language & date/time needs to be set if and when:
The camera is turned on for the first time.
The camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an
extended period of time.
1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on.
2. Press any button to enter language setup. Select the displayed language with the e/
f / c / d buttons and press the SET butto n.
3. Select the date format with the c/ dbuttons, and press the SET button.
4. Select the item’s field with the e/ fbuttons and adjust the value for the date and
time with the c/ dbuttons.
5. After confirming all settings are correct , press the SET b utton.
Half press the shutter button or press the MENU button will enter capture mode
without saving the settings.
Setting the Date and Time
When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor, follow these
steps to set the correct date and time.
1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera
mode to [ ] or [ ]; or press the 7 button .
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select the [Setup] at the end of the Menu with
the c/ dbuttons, and press the SET button.
4. Select [Date/Time] with the c/ dbuttons, and
press the SET button.
5. Select the date format with the c/ dbuttons,
and press the SET button.
Select the item’s field with the e/ fbuttons
and adjust the value for the date and time
with the c/ dbuttons.
 The time is displayed in 24-hour format.
 After confirming all settings are correct, press
the SET button .
6. To exit from the [Setup] menu, press the MENU
button.
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Choosing the Language
Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.
1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera
mode to [ ] or [ ]; or press the 7 button .
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select the [Setup] at the end of the Menu with the
c/ dbuttons, and press the SET button.
4. Select [Language] with the c / d buttons and press
the SET button .
5. Select the displayed language with the e/ f/ c
/ dbuttons and press the SET button.
The setting will be stored.
6. To exit from the [Setup] menu, press the MENU button.
Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory
This utility formats the memory card (or internal memory) and erases all stored images
and data.
1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera
mode to [ ] or [ ]; or press the 7 button .
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select the [Setup] at the end of the Menu with
the c/ dbuttons, and press the SET button.
4. Select [Format] with the c / d buttons, then
press the SET button .
5. Select [Execute] with the e/ f buttons, and
press the SET button .
 To cancel formatting, select [Cancel] and
press the SET button .
6. To exit from the [Setup] menu, press the MENU
button.
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CAPTURE MODE
Capturing Images
Your camera is equipped with a 2.7” full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose
images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings.
1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on.
2. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [ ].
3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor.
Turn the zoom lever to side to zoom in on the subject, and enlarges the
subject on the LCD monitor.
Turn the zoom lever to side to zoom out on the subject, and provides a wider
angle image.
4. Press the shutter button.
 Pressing the shutter button down halfway
automatically focuses and adjusts the
exposure, and pressing the shutter button
down fully captures the image.
The focus area frame turns green when
the camera is in focus and the exposure is
calculated.
When the focus is not suitable, the frame
of the focus area turns red.
AF Tracking Mode
Use this option to take pictures of moving subject.
1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [ ].
2. Press the button, and select [ ] icon with the e/ fbuttons. Press the SET
button.
3. To lock the desired tracking subject, press the dbutton.
The frame automatically tracks the subject movement to focus on it continuously.
4. Press the shutter button down fully to capture your image.
When the camera fails to recognize or track the subject, the frame will turns red
and blinks. After blinking of the red frame, the camera returns to unlock display.
Press the dbutton, to returns to unlock display.

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Setting the Scene Mode
By simply selecting one of the available scene modes, you can capture the image with
the most appropriate settings.
1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera
mode to [ ], and press the SET button.
2. Select the desired scene mode with the e/ f/
c/ dbuttons, and press the SET button.
3. Compose the image and press the shutter
button.
The table below will help you choose the appropriate scene mode:
Scene mode Description
Auto Select this mode when you want to capture images without
having to set special functions or manual adjustments.
Intelligent Scene Select this mode when you want the camera to select an ideal
shooting mode according to environment automatically.
Smile Detection Select this mode to automatically capture an image when a smiling
face is detected.
Anti-shake This mode minimizes the influences of hand shaking when you
want to capture an image.
Panorama Select this mode when you want to capture a series of shots then
stitch them together with software to make a single photo on the
computer.
Portrait Man Select this mode when you want to capture an image that makes a
man stand out against a blurred background.
Portrait Lady Select this mode when you want to capture an image that makes a
lady stand out against a blurred background.
Landscape Select this mode when you want to capture an image with infinity
focus, hard sharpness and high saturation.
Sports Select this mode when you want to capture fast-moving subjects.
Night Portrait Select this mode when you want to capture people with an
evening or night scene background.
Night Scene Select this mode when you want to capture dark scenes such as
night views.
Candlelight Select this mode when you want to capture photos of candlelight
scene, without spoiling the ambience.
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Taking Images with Intelligent Scene mode
In this Intelligent Scene mode, the camera can sense the ambient conditions and
automatically select the ideal shooting mode.
1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [ ], and press the SET button.
2. Select [Intelligent Scene] with the e/ f/ c/ dbuttons, and press the SET button.
The camera can automatically select best mode for the shooting scene from
[Auto] / [Landscape] / [ Backlight ] / [ Portrait ] / [ Night ] / [Night Portrait ] / [Macro].
3. Compose the image, and press the shutter button down fully.
Fireworks Select this mode when you want to capture fireworks clearly with
optimal exposure. The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a
tripod is recommended.
Text Select this mode when you want to capture an image that contains
black and white subjects like printed documents.
Sunset Select this mode when you want to capture a sunset. This mode
helps keep the deep hues in the scene.
Sunrise Select this mode when you want to capture a sunrise. This mode
helps keep the deep hues in the scene.
Splash Water Select this mode when you want to capture photos of splashing
water.
Flow Water Select this mode when you want to capture the soft flowing water.
Snow Select this mode when you want to capture clear snow scenes
without darkened subjects and bluish tint.
Beach Select this mode when you want to capture bright beach scenes
and sunlit water surfaces.
Pets Select this mode when you want to capture your pets. Shoot from
their eye level.
Natural Green Select this mode when you want to capture the green scenery
background such as forest. This mode helps to brighten the colors.
Program AE This mode allows you to manually set parameters other than the
shutter speed and the aperture value.
Scene mode Description

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Setting the Panorama Mode
This mode is designed to make it easier to take a series of shots then stitch them
together with software to make a single image.
1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [ ], and press the SET button.
2. Select [Panorama] with the e/ f/ c/ dbuttons, and press the SET button.
3. Select the photographic direction with the e/ fbuttons.
4. Shoot the first image.
The next image appears beside the previous image.
5. Orient the camera so that the second frame overlaps a small portion of the
photographic subject of the first image and press the shutter button to capture the
next image.
6. Follow the same steps to capture subsequent images in the sequence.
7. Finish the sequence by pressing the MENU button or switch to another mode after
the last image has been recorded.
Taking Images When the Smile Feature Is On
With the camera’s new “smile detection” function, this camera detects smiles so you
do not miss those special moments in life.
1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [ ], and press the SET button.
2. Select [Smile Detection] with the e/ f/ c/ dbuttons, and press the SET button.
3. Compose the image, and press the shutter button
down fully.
4. Once the camera detects a smile, it will
automatically capture 3 images (by default, the flash
mode setting is set to d).
If the [Capture Md.] is set to [Single], the camera
will only capture an image after it detects a
smile.
When capturing group shots (if the number of
people is more than 1), the camera will
automatically capture the image(s) when it
detects two smiles.
If the camera does not detect a smile within 5
seconds, the camera returns to preview display.
Press the shutter button once again to reactivate
this function.
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Recording Shots using Face Detection Technology
Face Detection Technology can identify and focus on the human faces in the image.
1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [ ].
2. Press the button, and select [ ] icon with the e/ fbuttons. Press the SET
button.
With Face Detection turned on, the camera identifies main face (white frame)
and subsidiary faces (gray frames).
If the camera cannot detect and track any faces, there will be no frame shown on
the screen.
3. Press the shutter button halfway down to lock the focus.
When the main face is in focus, the white frame
simultaneously turns green. Otherwise, it turns red.
4. Press the shutter button down fully to capture your
image.
Subjects that are not suitable with this function:
a. A person is wearing glasses, sunglasses, or face is covered with hat or hair.
b. A person turns sideways.
Self-portrait Function
Use this function to take pictures of yourself or include yourself in pictures.
1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [ ].
2. Press the ebutton, and select [ ] icon with the e/ fbuttons. Press the SET
button.
3. Press the shutter button.
4. If the camera detect and track any faces, after twice blinking of the self-timer LED,
one image will be captured.
Press the shutter button to exit.
If it does not detect any face within 30 seconds, the camera will automatically
capture an image and return to preview display.
Select [ ] to reactivate this function.
Focus lock