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  • Page 1 GH800 / GH888 Digital Camera User Manual...
  • Page 2 Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of BenQ Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
  • Page 3 Do not hold the camera by excessive To avoid accidental falling, please attach force. Plus, be sure to protect the the neck strap to the camera and always camera from strong impacts. put the camera around your neck. If the batteries suddenly depleted and When the camera is not in use, always caused the lens fail to retract, please turn the power off.
  • Page 4 Keep your camera away from sharp When the camera is not in use, please objects and avoid collision. place it in the pouch and a steady place. Plus, always keep your camera away from pressure to avoid possible damage. 20130527...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Touring the camera .....................8 Checking the package contents ................8 Camera ..........................9 Front view ..........................9 Back view ..........................9 Top view ..........................10 Bottom view ........................11 Right view ..........................11 Left view ..........................12 LED Indicator light ......................13 4-way control and OK button ................14 Preparing the camera for use ................
  • Page 6 Using HDR mode ....................... 36 Using Manual Exposure mode ..................36 Using Aperture Priority mode ..................37 Using Shutter Priority mode ................... 37 Recording Videos ..................... 38 Using PIV function ......................38 Using the Capture Menu ..................39 Photo size ..........................39 Quality ..........................
  • Page 7 DPOF ............................60 Copy ............................61 Movie Paste ..........................62 Making connection ................... 63 Bundled software ......................63 Connecting the camera to a computer ...............63 Connecting the camera to a TV ................64 Printing images ......................65 Printing with PictBridge ....................65 Troubleshooting and service information ........... 68 Technical support .....................70 Specifications ......................

  • Page 8: Touring The Camera

    8 Touring the camera Touring the camera Checking the package contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. Quick Guide 1. Quick Guide 2. Digital camera 3. USB cable 4. Li-Ion battery 5. Neck strap 6.

  • Page 9: Camera

    Touring the camera 9 Camera Front view 1. AF Assist Lamp / Self-timer LED indicator 2. Speaker 3. Lens Back view 4. LCD display 5. EVF/LCD button 6. Dioptric Correction knob 7. Viewfinder 8. Movie Record button 9. Jog Dial 10.AE/AF Lock button...

  • Page 10: Top View

    10 Touring the camera 11.Menu button 12.OK button / 4-way navigation control 13.Delete button 14.Playback button Top view 15.Zoom lever 16.Shutter button 17.Power button 18.LED indicator light 19.Mode dial 20.Microphone...

  • Page 11: Bottom View

    Touring the camera 11 Bottom view 21.Battery/card cover 22.Tripod mount Right view 23.Strap eyelet...

  • Page 12: Left View

    12 Touring the camera Left view 24.Side Zoom lever 25.Flash button 26.Speaker 27.USB/AV/HDMI Out...

  • Page 13: Led Indicator Light

    Touring the camera 13 LED Indicator light Indicator State Description Status LED No light The digital camera is on or off. Solid green (for The digital camera is powering up. 2~3 seconds) Status LED Blinking green • The digital camera is in the power-saving mode.

  • Page 14: 4-Way Control And Ok Button

    14 Touring the camera 4-way control and OK button You can choose camera settings by pressing the 4-way control or EV/Rotate/Up • Changes EV settings. • Pauses/Starts video playback. • Rotates an image clockwise by 90 degrees. • Navigates through the menu and submenu selections. Left/Focus •...

  • Page 15: Preparing The Camera For Use

    Preparing the camera for use 15 Preparing the camera for use This section will guide you on how to prepare the camera before its initial use. Attaching the strap 1. Make sure the lens cover and the strap are well combined. 2.

  • Page 16: Installing The Battery

    16 Preparing the camera for use Installing the battery Use only the specified battery for the camera, and always turn off the camera before removing the battery. To install the battery: 1. Unlock and open the battery/card cover. 2. Fully insert the battery in the correct direction by matching the polarity label on the battery slot.

  • Page 17: Charging The Battery

    Preparing the camera for use 17 • Turn off the camera before removing the battery. • Use only the specified battery type. Using other battery type may damage the camera and invalidate the warranty. • Ensure that the battery is inserted into the product with correct polarity. Incorrect polarity may damage the camera or cause fire.

  • Page 18: Installing An Sd Card

    18 Preparing the camera for use Installing 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.

  • Page 19: Using The Lcd Display

    Preparing the camera for use 19 Using the LCD display For high- or low-angle photography, pull the LCD display hinge outwards up to 80° and flip the LCD display up at the appropriate angle. You can adjust the display to a maximum of 135° upward. •...

  • Page 20: Turning The Power On And Off

    20 Preparing the camera for use Turning the Power On and Off Before turning on the camera, be sure to remove the lens cover. Otherwise, the lens will not be extended and the camera will beep for a few times. There are two ways to turn on the camera: •...

  • Page 21: Initial Setting

    Initial setting 21 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.

  • Page 22: Operating The Camera

    22 Operating the camera 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 the button to turn the power on. Power Be sure that you have removed the lens cover before turning on the camera. 2.

  • Page 23: Digital Zoom

    Operating the camera 23 • During zoom-in/out, there is a separator in the zoom bar between For best image quality, it is recommended to use optical zoom only by keeping the magnification within and the separator. Digital Zoom Optical Zoom •...

  • Page 24: Capture Mode

    24 Operating the camera Capture mode Item Description Record Mode Indicates the current mode. Flash Indicates flash settings. Self-timer/Burst Indicates Self-timer settings. Zoom indicator Displays zoom. Shots remaining Indicates the remaining shots available. Battery Indicates battery level. Storage media Indicates current storage media in use. Wind Cut Reduces wind noise during movie recording.
  • Page 25 Operating the camera 25 Item Description Shake warning Indicates the light is not enough and the camera is shaking, which may cause the captured image blurred. If the shake warning appears, you can still capture images. However, enable Stabilizer, flashlight or use tripod is recommended, these ways will stabilize the camera.

  • Page 26: Flash Mode

    26 Operating the camera Item Description Motion detection Indicates motion detection is enabled. This function is not available in all modes. Flash mode The flash offers additional light source (usually used in a low-light environment). You can capture an image using one of the following flash modes. Icon Mode Description...

  • Page 27: Using The Self-Timer

    Operating the camera 27 3. Press repeatedly until your desired flash mode is displayed on the LCD monitor. • The flash mode is not available in Continuous Shooting and HDR modes. • The flash mode cannot be activated if the flash does not open. •...

  • Page 28: Using The Ae/Af Lock (Ae-L/Af-L) Button

    28 Operating the camera 2. Press repeatedly until your desired focus mode is displayed on the LCD monitor. Icon Mode Description Auto Focus With auto focus, the camera will focus on the subject automatically. Macro / Super This mode is designed for close-up Macro photography.

  • Page 29: Mode Dial

    Operating the camera 29 Mode Dial Rotate the mode dial to select one of the ten shooting modes: Icon Mode Description Program The camera automatically configures the appropriate settings, so you can capture images with ease. Smart The camera detects the shooting condition and automatically switches to the appropriate scene Scene mode.

  • Page 30: Using Smart Scene Mode

    30 Operating the camera Icon Mode Description Shutter You can choose a shutter speed, while the aperture value is automatically determined by the lighting Priority condition of the subject. (Tv) Using Smart Scene mode Automatically selects the best scene mode from Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Handheld Night Shot, and Night Portrait.
  • Page 31 Operating the camera 31 Icon Mode Description Backlight Increases exposure (by turning on the flash) when light illuminates the subject from behind. Kids Increases sensitivity and emphasizes children's skin tones. Lomo Captures images with over-saturated colors, off-kilter exposure or blurring. Fireworks Adds exposure time to shoot firework trails.

  • Page 32: Using Panorama Mode

    32 Operating the camera Icon Mode Description Fisheye Simulates a fisheye lens effect and creates a distorted hemisphere-like image. Simulates a shallow depth of field by gradually blurring the top and bottom areas of a composition. Using Panorama mode Use this feature to create a panoramic photo from multiple shots. You can combine several shots into one single image quickly and easily.
  • Page 33 Operating the camera 33 6. Press to launch the Direction Menu. Use to select options. Press to save and apply changes. 7. Full press the shutter to start shooting. When shooting starts, a white-cross locates on the center and a yellow line displays horizontally (or vertically) through the screen.

  • Page 34: Love Portrait

    34 Operating the camera 9. When the white portion of the bar goes to the end. The camera would finish automatically and save the panorama image. Love Portrait Takes a self portrait of at least two faces. 1. Set the mode dial to 2.

  • Page 35: Using Night Portrait Mode

    Operating the camera 35 Using Night Portrait mode Shoots night scenes and portraits clearly. Please keep the camera steady or use a tripod while using this mode. 1. Set the mode dial to 2. Press the button halfway to set automatic focus. Shutter 3.

  • Page 36: Using Hdr Mode

    36 Operating the camera Using HDR mode In this mode, the camera automatically enhances the shadow and highlights the details of an image. 1. Set the mode dial to 2. Press the button halfway to set automatic focus. Shutter 3. Press the button to capture an image.

  • Page 37: Using Aperture Priority Mode

    Operating the camera 37 Using Aperture Priority mode Aperture priority is often used when shooting static subjects or emphasizing the depth of field. In general, use a smaller aperture if a greater depth of field is needed. To adjust values in Aperture Priority mode: 1.

  • Page 38: Recording Videos

    38 Operating the camera Recording Videos You can record video with this camera. Set the movie settings before you start recording a video. To record the video clip: 1. Press to start recording. 2. Use the lever to zoom in/out on the subject. Zoom 3.

  • Page 39: Using The Capture Menu

    Operating the camera 39 Using the Capture Menu Press to access more capture options. Depending on your settings, the displayed option icons in the Capture menu may vary. 1. Press > 2. Press to select a menu item. 3. Press to enter the submenu.

  • Page 40: Quality

    40 Operating the camera Quality Sets the quality (compression) at which the image is captured. The quality determines the amount of compression applied to your images. Super Fine quality would give you the best images with sharper details and less compression.

  • Page 41: Iso

    Operating the camera 41 Icon Mode Description Fluorescent_1 Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects the green hue of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor photos under fluorescent lighting Fluorescent_2 without a flash. Custom Used when you want to manually adjust white balance in a particular lighting condition.

  • Page 42: Metering

    42 Operating the camera To select an ISO value: 1. Press > > 2. Press to enter the submenu. 3. Press to select an ISO Value. 4. Press to confirm setting. Metering Icon Mode Description Multi Detects the exposure based on multiple points in the subject area.

  • Page 43: Af Lamp

    Operating the camera 43 To set the AF Area: 1. Press > > AF Area 2. Press to enter the submenu. 3. Press to select an AF area option. 4. Press to confirm setting. AF Lamp This feature allows you to add extra light when the lighting is insufficient while capturing images.

  • Page 44: Digital Zoom

    44 Operating the camera Digital Zoom The digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the image using a software process. To enable the digital zoom: 1. Press > > Digital Zoom 2. Press to enter the submenu. 3. Press to select 4. Press to confirm setting.

  • Page 45: Motion Detection

    Operating the camera 45 1. Press > > Stabilizer 2. Press to enter the submenu. 3. Press to select 4. Press to confirm setting. When the battery power is low, the Stabilizer will be turned off automatically. Motion Detection This feature detects the moving objects and indicates the image may be blurred by the yellow icon.
  • Page 46 46 Operating the camera 1. Press > > Movie Mode 2. Press to enter the submenu. 3. Press to select a setting. 4. Press to confirm setting.

  • Page 47: Wind Cut

    Operating the camera 47 Wind Cut Use this feature to reduce wind noise during video recording. To enable Wind Cut: 1. Press > > Wind Cut 2. Press to enter the submenu. 3. Press to select 4. Press to confirm setting. Continuous AF Use this feature to control the auto focus method in recording videos.

  • Page 48: Other Settings

    48 Other settings Other settings Press > , and then select an option. Option Submenu Description Sounds [Startup] Sets a type of the startup sound. [Shutter] Sets the shutter sound on and off. [Beep Volume] Adjusts the volume. Power Save [1 min.] For power conservation, the camera automatically enters the standby mode...
  • Page 49 Other settings 49 Option Submenu Description TV Settings [TV Out] Switch the video output according to different regional standards. Available settings: NTSC (for America, Japan, Taiwan, and others) and PAL (for China, Europe, Oceania, and others). [HDMI] Set an image resolution for HDMI output.
  • Page 50 50 Other settings Option Submenu Description Reset All Resets the entire menu and button operation settings to initial default. The following settings do not change after Reset All: • Date & Time setting • Language setting • TV Settings setting •...

  • Page 51: Playback Mode

    Playback mode 51 Playback mode Press to switch to mode. Playback If the camera is turned off, you can directly switch to Playback mode by pressing and holding Item Description Playback Indicates that the camera is in mode. Playback mode Protect Indicates that the file is protected and cannot be deleted.

  • Page 52: Options For Playback And Editing

    52 Playback mode Options for playback and editing When the camera is in mode, press to view the next/ Playback previous recorded files. You can also select any of the following options. Enlarging an image Magnifies an image, so more details can be seen. To enlarge an image: 1.

  • Page 53: Viewing Multiple Files At A Time

    Playback mode 53 Viewing multiple files at a time Shows up to 9 files at a time on the screen. To view multiple files: 1. Press to switch to mode. Playback 2. Slide the lever to . In this mode, maximum 9 files (shown in Zoom thumbnails) are displayed on the screen.

  • Page 54: Using Movie Edit

    54 Playback mode Using Movie Edit When a video clip is paused, press to enter Movie Edit mode. An edit panel appears on the left side of the screen. To edit the movie, do the following: 1. Press to select: •...

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Playback Volume

    Playback mode 55 Adjusting the playback volume Increases or decreases the volume of a video clip, audio clip, or voice memo during playback. To adjust the playback volume: 1. Press to switch to mode. Playback 2. Press to select a video clip, audio clip, or voice memo that you want to play.

  • Page 56: Slideshow

    56 Playback mode The images are displayed in thumbnail view. 4. Press to select the files that you want to delete and press to mark the file for deletion. A icon appears on the marked files. 5. Press . A confirmation message appears on the screen. Press to select and press to confirm deletion.

  • Page 57: Protecting Files

    Playback mode 57 Protecting files Prevents selected files from accidental removal. To protect a single file: 1. Press to switch to mode. Playback 2. Press to select the file that you want to protect. 3. Press > > Protect 4. Press to enter the submenu.

  • Page 58: Voice Memo

    58 Playback mode 3. Press to enter the submenu. 4. Press to select and press Lock All 5. A confirmation message appears on the screen. Press to select to confirm files protection. You can remove the protection anytime by following the same procedure as shown above.

  • Page 59: Filter Effects

    Playback mode 59 Filter Effects Applies a special effect to a still image (aspect ratio 4:3 only). Item Description Gentle Blur Applies a soft appearance. Color Emphasis Retains the color tone you choose while the rest of the scene becomes black and white. Astral Applies lines and patterns resembling starburst.

  • Page 60: Dpof

    60 Playback mode 5. Press to select the target image size to which you want to reduce and press 6. A confirmation message appears on the screen. Press to select to confirm the change and save the image file. • This function is only applicable to photos with 4:3 aspect ratio. •...

  • Page 61: Copy

    Playback mode 61 7. After all settings are complete, press to select and press Done To reset DPOF: 1. Press to switch to mode. Playback 2. Press > > DPOF 3. Press to enter the submenu. 4. Press to select and press to clear all DPOF settings.

  • Page 62: Movie Paste

    62 Playback mode To copy all files: 1. Press to switch to mode. Playback 2. Press > > Copy 3. Press to enter the submenu. 4. Choose the copy method, and press to continue. 5. Press and press All Images 6.

  • Page 63: Making Connection

    Making connection 63 Making connection Bundled software The camera offers the following programs on a CD. MAGIX Video easy MAGIX Video easy SE is an intuitive video editing program. Simply select your video, add text, music and transition effects to create your own movie. Burn your movie into DVD, export to mobile devices, or present your videos on the Internet.

  • Page 64: Connecting The Camera To A Tv

    64 Making connection Connecting the camera to a TV You can play files in your camera on a TV using an HDMI cable or AV cable. • Before connecting the camera to a TV, set the TV Out setting to match the TV’s video output format.

  • Page 65: Printing Images

    Making connection 65 Printing images In addition to printing images by connecting the camera to a printer via a computer or bringing the memory card (if available) to a photo-processing center, you can choose to print using PictBridge. Printing with PictBridge You can directly print images by connecting your camera to a PictBridge- compatible printer without using a computer.
  • Page 66 66 Making connection • Press to select and press to select the Paper Size, desired paper size. • Press to select and press to select the Quality, desired print quality. • Press to select and press to select Capture Date, whether you want to print the recording date/time.
  • Page 67 Making connection 67 3. After all settings are complete, press to select and press Print to start printing. • The above procedure may vary depending on the printer type you are using. • If you connect the camera to your printer while the printer is still starting up, the camera will be automatically turned off.

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting And Service Information

    68 Troubleshooting and service information Troubleshooting and service information If your camera cannot operate normally, see the frequently encountered problems and solutions listed below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest service center or technical support. Problem Cause Solution The camera There is no battery or the Insert the battery correctly.
  • Page 69 Troubleshooting and service information 69 Problem Cause Solution The flash does The camera flash is turned Set the flash to Auto Flash. not fire. off. The light source is sufficient. Even though the The distance to the subject Get closer to the subject and flash fired, the is greater than the flash's shoot.

  • Page 70: Technical Support

    PictBridge- camera is powered off. then select Printer compliant printers. Technical support For technical assistance, free driver updates, product information, and news releases, visit the following web site: http://www.BenQ.com...

  • Page 71: Specifications

    Specifications 71 Specifications Sensor Sony 18 Mega Pixels, 1/2.3 inch BSI CMOS Zoom Optical: 36X Digital: Up to 5X (Preview) / Up to 10X (Playback) Lens f = 4 (W) ~ 144 (T) mm F= 3.4 (W) ~ 5.7 (T) (f = 22.5 mm ~ 810 mm, 35 mm equivalent) Focus Range Normal: W = 50 cm ~ Infinity;...
  • Page 72 72 Specifications Dimensions / 126 x 88 x 111 mm Weight 530 g (w/o battery & SD card) Interface Digital output: USB 2.0 compatible Audio / Video output (NTSC/PAL/HDMI) PictBridge compatible Accessories • Standard: - USB cable - Software & user manual CD - Quick Guide - Neck strap - Li-ion battery...

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