BenQ LR100 User Manual

							Touring the camera  11
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Rear view
1. LCD display
2. Status LED
3. Record Video button ( )
4. Menu button ( )
5. Multifunctional buttons (including a 4-way control and an   button)
6. Function / Delete button ( )
7. Playback button ( )
• It is normal for the camera to become warm during operation especially during 
video recording, because the camera casing and LCD might 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, 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.
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							12  Touring the camera
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LED Indicator
Battery status
IndicatorStateDescription
Status LED No light The digital camera is off.
Solid green • The digital camera is ready to capture 
images.
• The digital camera is powering on, or is in 
the power-saving mode.
Status LED Blinking green • The digital camera cannot focus.
• The digital camera is capturing a video clip.
• The flash is charging, or USB 
communication/transfer is in progress.
Self-timer LED Blinking red The self-timer function is activated.
IconDescription
Battery power is full.
Battery power remains adequate.
 Battery power is low.
Battery power is very low. You should replace the battery 
ASAP.
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							Preparing the camera for use  13
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Preparing the camera for use
Use only the specified battery for the camera, and always turn off the camera 
before removing the battery.
Charging the battery
The battery charge status affects the camera performance. To maximize the 
performance and the battery life, fully charge the battery via a wall outlet (or a 
computer), and then fully discharge it through normal use at least once.
To charge the battery via a wall outlet:
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Insert the battery into the camera.
3. Open the USB/HDMI port cover.
4. Connect one end of the USB cable to the 
camera.
5. Connect the other end of the USB cable 
to the power adapter.
6. Plug in the power adapter to a wall outlet. The battery will start charging 
immediately. A
To install the battery:
1. Release and open the battery/card cover (A).
2. Insert the battery in the correct direction by 
matching the + - label on the battery slot (B).
3. Push the battery all the way down.
4. Close and lock the battery/card cover (D). B
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To  r e m o v e  t h e  b a t t e r y :
1. Release and open the battery/card cover (C).
2. Pull the battery out.
3. Close and lock the battery/card cover (D).
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							14  Preparing the camera for use
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To charge the battery via a computer:
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Turn off the camera.
3. Insert the battery into the camera.
4. Open the USB/HDMI port cover.
5. Connect one end of the USB cable to the 
camera.
6. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. The battery will 
start charging immediately.
• You need to follow the instructions above to ensure successful charging.
• 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 green. 
When the battery is fully charged, the status LED indicator is off.
• 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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							Preparing the camera for use  15
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Using multifunctional buttons
You can choose camera settings by pressing the 4-way control or the   
button.
1.
Left/Focus:
• Scrolls left in menus.
• Selects the desired focus mode. See Selecting 
the focus mode on page 20 for details.
2.
Up/AE/AF Lock:
• Scrolls up in menus.
• Turns AE/AF Lock function on/off. See Using 
the AE/AF lock on page 20 for details.
• Rotates an image. See Rotating an image on 
page 52 for details.
3.
Right/Continuous shot:
• Scrolls right in menus.
• Selects the desired continuous shooting mode. See Using the continuous 
shooting mode on page 21 for details.
4.
Down/Flash:
• Scrolls down in menus.
• Selects the desired flash mode. See Using the flash mode on page 22 for 
details.
5. : Confirms a chosen setting.
Using an SD card
The camera comes with internal memory for storing captured images, video 
clips, or audio files. You can also add an SD card to store more files.
To install an SD card:
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Release and open the battery/card cover.
3. Insert an SD card in the correct direction.
4. Close and lock the battery/card cover.
To remove an SD card:
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Release and open the battery/card cover.
3. Lightly press the edge of the memory card to 
eject.
4. Close and lock the battery/card cover.
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							16  Initial setting
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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   >  . (Step 1 is needed only 
after the initial setting is done.)
2. Press   or   to select 
Language, and 
then press   or  .
3. Press  ,  ,  , or   to select the 
desired language.
4. Press   to set the language.
Setting date and time
When using the camera for the first time or when the battery has been removed 
from the camera for a long time, you need to set the date and time. The date 
and time is recorded when an image is captured.
To set date and time:
1. Press   >  . (Step 1 is needed only 
after the initial setting is done.)
2. Press   or   to select 
Date & Time, 
and then press   or  .
3. Press   or   to adjust the date, time, 
and date format. 
Press   or   to move to another field as needed.
4. Press   to confirm the settings.
Before initial use of an SD card, please format the card first by pressing   > 
 > 
Manage Memory >  /  >  Format >  > Ye s.
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							Operating the camera  17
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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. 
By default, the camera is set to 
Capture mode.
2. Compose the image.
Use the 
Zoom lever to zoom-in/zoom-out on the subject.
3. 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). If the focus frame color is red and 
you press the shutter down, it might result in a blurred photo.
4. Press the shutter down fully to capture the image.
5. To record video, press  . The video recording automatically starts.
• While recording, use the 
Zoom lever to zoom-in/zoom-out on the subject. 
During zoom-in/out, by default, the sound is not recorded. To change the 
setting, see Zoom on page 47 for details.
• Press   again to stop video recording.
6. To switch to 
Playback mode, press  . In Playback mode, you can view 
captured images or recorded videos. 
• You can press   or   to view other images/videos, slide the 
Zoom lever 
to   to zoom-in on a captured image, or slide the 
Zoom lever to   
to view 9-thumbnail images on the screen.
• To switch back to 
Capture mode, you can do one of the following:
- Press the shutter.
- Press  .
- Press  .
Remember to follow the on-screen display or slide the Zoom lever to   for 
instructions on the scene menu (wherever available). Next, press corresponding 
buttons to access and set more options. At any time, you can cancel the current 
operation by pressing   to return to your previous step.
Optical ZoomDigital Zoom
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							18  Operating the camera
English• 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.
• Flash is automatically turned off during video recording.
• During video recording, the recording time is continuous, but recording will stop 
once the memory card space is full.
• At any time, you can press   to turn off the camera.
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							Capture mode  19
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Capture mode
ItemDescriptionPage reference
1 Scene mode 32
2Flash mode 22
3 Focus mode 20
4Drive mode 43
5 AEB 21
6 Number of shots available --
7 Image resolution 25
8 Image quality 44
9Video resolution 31
10 Wind cut 31
11 Face tracking 43
12 ISO 27
13 White balance 26
14 AE metering 28
15 Exposure value (EV) 26
16 AF area 43
17 Histogram --
18 Battery status 12
19 Camera shake warning --
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							20  Capture mode
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Selecting the focus mode
To select the focus mode:
1. Set the camera to Capture mode.
2. Press   to enter the focus menu.
3. Press   or   to select your desired focus mode.
4. Press   to confirm the setting.
Using the AE/AF lock
The AE/AF Lock function is used to lock exposure and focus on a desired image.
To set the AE/AF Lock:
1. Set the camera to Capture mode.
2. Press both the shutter halfway and   to lock AE/AF. 
An   icon appears on the screen indicates the AE/AF Lock is enabled.
• While the shutter is pressed halfway, the shutter speed and the aperture are also 
shown on the screen (not available during video recording).
• 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.
IconModeDescription
Auto focusAdjusts focus automatically.
Super MacroUsed when capturing images at a close 
distance.
Pan FocusUsed when you want to capture the subjects 
in a certain focus range.
InfinityUsed when capturing images at long 
distance.
Manual focusAdjust the focus manually.
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