BenQ E103 Series - User Manual

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Overview

Important Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

This document is a user manual for the BenQ E103X/E123X Series Digital Camera. It provides instructions for operating the camera, details its features, and includes important safety warnings and technical specifications.

The BenQ E103X/E123X Series Digital Camera is a compact digital camera designed for capturing still images and recording video clips. It features a range of shooting modes, playback options, and connectivity features for use with computers and AV systems.

Important Technical Specifications:

Sensor: Sony 10 (E103X) / 12 (E123X) Mega Pixels, 1/2.3 inch CCD.
Zoom:
- Optical: 3X
- Digital: Up to 5X (Preview) / Up to 12X (Playback)
Lens:
- f = 6.2 (W) ~ 18.6 (T) mm
- F: 3.0 (W) ~ 5.6 (T)
- (E103X: f = 35 mm ~ 105 mm, 35 mm equivalent)
- (E123X: f = 34.6 mm ~ 103.8 mm, 35 mm equivalent)
Focus Range:
- Normal: 80 cm ~ Infinity
- Macro: W= 5 ~ 100 cm
LCD: 2.7” (E1030X) / 3.0” (E123X) LCD 230k pixels.
Image Resolution:
- 12M (4000 x 3000; for E1230X only)
- 10M (3648 x 2736; for E1030X only)
- 3:2 (4000 x 2672; for E1230X only) or (3648 x 2432; for E1030X only)
- 8M (3264 x 2448) / 5M (2592 x 1944) / 3M (2048 x 1536) / HD 16:9 (1920 x 1080 in full HD format) / VGA (640 x 480)
Movie Mode:
- 16:9 (720 x 400), VGA (640 x 480), QVGA (320 x 240), or Web sharing (640 x 480)
- 30 fps
- Continuous recording with sound
Shutter Speed: 1/2000 ~ 1 sec (Fireworks 2 sec.; Manual, Night Scene 15 sec.)
White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent L, Manual.
Exposure: -2 ~ +2 EV (0.3EV / step).
ISO:
- Auto / 50 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
- 3200 for resolution of 3M or below only
- 6400 for resolution of 1024 x 768 (E103X) or 1280 x 960 (E123X) only
Flash: Auto Flash / Auto Anti Red-eye / Force On / Slow Sync / Force Off.
Drive mode: Off (Single) / 10 sec. / 2 sec. / Double / Burst.
Power Source: 700mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery, CIPA approximately 200 based on bundled Li-ion battery.
Storage Type: Built-in approx. 21.1 MB for E103X or 20.8 MB for E123X, 4GB SD / 32GB SDHC card compatible.
File Format: Still Image: JPEG (EXIF 2.2 compatible); DCF compatible. Supported file formats: Video: MJPEG, Audio: WAV.
Dimensions / Weight:
- 90.1 x 56.8 x 18.4 mm (E103X)
- 90.1 x 56.8 x 17.2 mm (E123X)
- 110g (w/o battery & SD card)
Interface: Digital output: USB 2.0 compatible, Audio / Video output (NTSC/PAL), PictBridge compatible.
Accessory: USB Cable / Software & User Manual CD / User Manual or Quick Guide / Hand Strap / Leather case / Li-ion battery / Battery charger / AC power adapter / AV cable.

Usage Features:

Capture Mode: Offers various shooting modes including Auto Mode, Smart Scene, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Smile Catch, Blink Detector, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Backlight, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Love Portrait, Pre-composition, Snow, Fireworks, Building, Soft Flowing Water, Web Auction, Beauty Enhancer, Food, Candle Light, Party, Text, Child, Sunset, and Voice Rec. (Voice Record).
Flash Modes: Includes Auto Flash, Auto Anti Red-eye, Force On, Slow Sync, and Force Off.
Focus Modes: Supports Auto focus, Macro, Pan Focus, and Infinity.
Image Settings: Allows adjustment of Image size (12M, 10M, 3:2, 8M, 5M, 3M, HD 16:9, VGA, 1M), Image quality (Super Fine, Fine, Normal), Exposure Value (EV), White Balance, ISO sensitivity, AE metering (Matrix, Center Weight, Spot), and various Photo Effects (Normal, Vivid, Sepia, B/W, Negative, Mosaic, Vivid Red, Vivid Green, Vivid Blue).
Drive Modes: Offers Standard (single shot), Self-timer (2 or 10 seconds), Double (10-second delay then 2-second delay), and Burst shooting.
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): Automatically takes three pictures with slightly different exposure settings.
AF Assist Lamp: Emits red light to aid focus in low-light conditions.
Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast: Adjustable to High, Normal, or Low.
Digital Zoom: Enlarges or shrinks the image using software processing, with a Wise Zoom option to increase effective zoom length without sacrificing image quality.
Date Stamp: Imprints the date and time on captured pictures.
Instant Review: Displays the recorded still image for 1 second after capture.
Playback Mode: Allows viewing of captured images and videos.
Playback and Editing Options:
- Enlarging an image: Magnifies images for detail viewing.
- Rotating an image: Changes image orientation by 90 degrees clockwise.
- Viewing multiple files: Displays up to 9 files as thumbnails.
- Playing back video clips: Plays recorded videos with adjustable volume.
- Slideshow: Presents a series of images with transition effects and adjustable intervals.
- Deleting files: Removes selected or all files.
- Protecting files: Prevents accidental deletion of selected files.
- Red-eye Removal: Reduces red-eye in still images.
- Voice memo: Adds voice annotations to images.
- Photo Effect: Applies special effects to images.
- Trimming: Crops images and saves them as new or overwrites existing files.
- Resizing: Changes image file size.
Startup Image: Sets a welcome screen when the camera powers on, with options for default, custom photos, or off.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format): Allows selecting images and specifying print copies for direct printing or photo developing services.
Connectivity: Connects to computers via USB for file transfer and to AV systems (TVs, projectors) using an AV cable for viewing.
Bundled Software: Includes ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 for photo editing and ArcSoft VideoImpression 2 for multimedia presentations.
Initial Settings: Guides users through setting language, date, and time upon first use.
Multifunctional Buttons: Utilizes a 4-way control and SET button for menu navigation and setting adjustments.
SD Card Support: Uses SD cards for additional storage beyond internal memory, with formatting capabilities.
Battery Status Indicator: Provides visual cues for battery power levels (full, adequate, low, very low).
Other Settings: Includes options for Sounds (Startup, Shutter, Operation, Volume), Power Saving (1, 3, 5 min. standby, or off), LCD Saving (on/off), Date/Time, Language, File Numbering (Series/Reset), TV Format (NTSC/PAL), LCD Brightness (High/Normal), Manage Memory (Format/Copy to Card), and Reset All settings.

Maintenance Features:

Battery Charging: Instructions for charging the Li-ion battery using the provided charger and AC power adapter.
SD Card Management: Instructions for installing, removing, and formatting SD cards.
Cleaning: Recommends using a lens brush or soft cloth for cleaning the lens and avoiding harsh chemicals for camera cleaning.
Storage: Advises storing the camera in its leather case/pouch, in a dry place, and away from extreme temperatures or pressure.
Troubleshooting: Provides solutions for common operational problems such as power issues, flash problems, image quality issues, and memory card errors.
Technical Support: Directs users to the BenQ website for driver updates, product information, and news releases.
Warranty Information: Details conditions under which the warranty may be voided, such as damage from outside factors, incorrect usage, or non-original accessories.
Disposal Information: Provides guidance on the proper disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) in the European Union.