Benq C1430 User Manual
C143X Series
Digital Camera
User Manual
Welcome
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Copyright 2011 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
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respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness
for any particular purpose. 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 this company
to notify any person of such revision or changes.
All other logos, products, or company names mentioned in this manual may be the registered
trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used for informational purposes
only.
WEEE directive
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and/or Battery 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 and/or
battery by handling it over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of
WEEE
electrical and electronic equipment and/or battery. For more information about
recycling of this equipment and/or battery, 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.
Battery
Recycling information: See http://www.benq.com/support/recycle for details.
CE Regulatory Notice
This devise is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council
Directives on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating Electromagnetic
Compatibility (2004/108/EC); the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC); the Restriction of The Use
of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical And Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC),
Turkish EEE Directive; the Commission Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008 implementing Directive
2005/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to eco-design requirements
for standby and off mode electric power consumption of electrical and electronic household and
office equipment, and the Directive 2009/125/EC of the European parliament and of the council
establishing a framework for the setting of eco-design requirements for energy-related products.
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.
• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according
to the instructions.
Wa rr a nt y
• 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/card 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 might
conduct heat.
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 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 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 batteries
from the camera and store the batteries
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.
Table of Contents
Touring the camera ......................................................................... 1
Checking the package contents ........................................................................ 1
Camera ..............................................................................................................1
Front view and bottom view ................................................................................... 1
Preparing the camera for use .......................................................... 3
Using multifunctional buttons ......................................................................... 4
Using an SD card ..............................................................................................4
Initial setting .................................................................................... 5
Setting language ................................................................................................5
Setting date and time ........................................................................................ 5
Operating the camera ...................................................................... 6
Capture mode .................................................................................. 7
More capture options in the Function menu ..................................................8
Flash mode ........................................................................................................9
Face Tracking ....................................................................................................9
Focus mode .....................................................................................................10
Image size ........................................................................................................10
Image quality ................................................................................................... 10
Setting EV ........................................................................................................11
White Balance .................................................................................................11
ISO ...................................................................................................................12
AE metering .....................................................................................................12
Effect ................................................................................................................13
Shooting mode ................................................................................................ 14
Aperture Priority .............................................................................................16
Shutter Priority ...............................................................................................17
Drive mode ...................................................................................................... 17
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) .................................................................. 17
AF area .............................................................................................................18
AF Assist Lamp ................................................................................................18
Setting sharpness, saturation and contrast .................................................... 18
Digital Zoom ................................................................................................... 18
Date Stamp ......................................................................................................19
Instant Review ................................................................................................. 19
Smart Scene ..................................................................................................... 19
Blink Detector ................................................................................................. 19
Love Portrait ...................................................................................................20
Pre-composition .............................................................................................20
Smile Catch .....................................................................................................20
LOMO .............................................................................................................20
Fisheye .............................................................................................................21
Web Auction ...................................................................................................21
Movie Record mode settings ..........................................................................22
Battery status ...................................................................................................23
Other settings ................................................................................. 24
Playback mode ............................................................................... 26
Options for playback and editing ...................................................................27
Enlarging an image ................................................................................................27
Rotating an image .................................................................................................. 27
Viewing multiple files at a time ............................................................................. 27
Playing back video clips ......................................................................................... 28
Adjusting the playback volume ............................................................................. 28
Slideshow ................................................................................................................28
Deleting files ........................................................................................................... 29
Protecting files ........................................................................................................29
Red-eye Removal ...................................................................................................29
Voice memo ...........................................................................................................30
Photo Effect ............................................................................................................30
Trimming ...............................................................................................................31
Resizing ...................................................................................................................31
Startup image .........................................................................................................32
DPOF ......................................................................................................................32
Radial Blur .............................................................................................................. 32
Working with computer and AV system ...................................... 33
Bundled software ............................................................................................33
Connecting the camera to a computer ..........................................................33
Connecting the camera to an AV system ....................................................... 33
Printing images ...............................................................................................33
Printing with PictBridge ........................................................................................33
Troubleshooting and service information ................................... 35
Technical support ...........................................................................................36
Specifications ................................................................................. 37
Touring the camera 1
Tou ri n g t h e c a me r a
Checking the package contents
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items.
1. User Manual or
Quick Guide
2. Digital camera
3. Non-rechargeable
AA Alkaline
batteries
4. Software & User
Manual CD
5. USB cable
6. Hand strap
• 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 items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer.
• Save the packaging for future shipment or storage.
Camera
Front view and bottom view
1. Shutter button
2. S.S.F. (Super Shake-Free) button
3. Power button
4. Speaker
5. Flash
6. AF Assist Lamp / Self-timer LED
indicator
7. USB / AV port
8. Lens
9. Microphone
10. Battery cover
11. Memory card cover
12. Tripod mount
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2 Touring the camera
Rear view
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Indicator State Description
Status LED No light The digital camera is off.
Solid green The digital camera is ready to capture images.
Blinking green The digital camera is powering on and cannot focus
Self-timer LED Blinking red The self-timer function is activated.
1. LCD display
2. W (Wide) - Zoom-out, turn off the
Shooting mode description, or enter the
thumbnail or calendar view (Playback
mode)
3. T (Tele) - Zoom-in or turn on the
Shooting mode description
4. Playback mode button - Toggle
between Capture and Playback modes
5. Status LED
6. Strap eyelet
7. Multifunctional buttons (including a
4-way control and a button)
8. MENU button or return to the
previous menu
9. FUNC / Delete button Activate FUNC menu (Capture mode) or
delete photos (Playback mode)
or capture video clips, or is in the power-saving
mode.
The flash is charging, or the USB communication/
transfer is in progress.
• 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.
Preparing the camera for use 3
Preparing the camera for use
Use only the specified battery for the camera, and always turn off the camera before
removing the battery.
A
B
To install the battery:
1. Open the battery 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 the battery cover (D).
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C
D
• Please select the correct battery type before use (see "Battery Type" on page 25 for
details).
• High-capacity (such as 2500 mAh) rechargeable batteries are recommended.
• Carbon-zinc batteries are not recommended.
• Remove the batteries from the camera if you do not intend to use the camera for a long
time.
• 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. (Under no
circumstances should you push the lens back manually as this may damage the
camera.) If the lens still cannot retract, please contact your dealer.
• The AA batteries that came with the camera are not rechargeable.
To remove the battery:
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Pull the battery out (C).
3. Close the battery cover (D).
4 Preparing the camera for use
Using multifunctional buttons
You can choose camera settings by pressing the 4-way control or the button.
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1. Left/Focus:
• Scrolls left in menus.
• Toggles between different focus modes.
2. Up:
• Scrolls up in menus.
• Turns on/off Face Tracking. See "Face Tracking" on page
9 for details.
• Rotates an image. See "Rotating an image" on page 27
for details.
3. Right/Flash:
• Scrolls right in menus.
• Selects a flash mode.
4. Down:
• Scrolls down in menus.
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. Open the memory card cover.
3. Insert an SD card in the correct direction.
4. Close the memory card cover.
To remove an SD card:
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Open the memory card cover.
3. Lightly press the edge of the memory card to eject.
4. Close the memory card cover.
Before initial use of an SD card, please format the card first by pressing > >
Manage Memory > / > Format > > Yes.
Initial setting 5
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.)
SET
2. Press or to locate ,
and then press or .
3. Press , , , or to locate the language you want.
4. Press to set the language.
Set
Polski
Română
MENU
Setting date and time
When first time using the camera or the battery has been
removed from the camera for a long time, you need to set
the date and time. They are used to record when a file was
captured.
To set date and time:
1. Press > . (Step 1 is needed only after the
initial setting is done.)
2. Press or to locate Date/Time, and then press or .
3. Press or to select date and time and date format. Press or to
move to another column as needed.
4. Press to set the date and time.
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6 Operating the camera
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Operating the camera
The procedure below is a general guideline for basic operation. It is particularly useful if you
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are new to the camera.
1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
2. Press > , , , or to locate desired options (under two
different tabs: and ), and then press or to make selections.
Remember to follow the on-screen display or press for instructions (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.
3. Press to zoom-in or to zoom-out. (In the Movie Record mode, you can still adjust
the optical zoom before or during recording.)
4. 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).
5. Press the shutter down fully to capture.
6. Release the shutter.
7. In the Movie Record mode, press the shutter to stop video recording.
8. Press to view captured images or recorded videos. You can press or to move
to different images/videos, press or to zoom-in/out a captured image, or press
to view 9 files in the thumbnail view.
9. Press again to view files in the calendar view (files created in the current month are
displayed by default). Here, you can press , , to move to a thumbnail
and press to view all files taken on that day. Plus, you can also view files taken in
other months.
• 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 in the Movie Record mode.
• The Movie Record mode records both sound and video. The recording time is
continuous, but recording will stop once the memory card space is full.
• In the Movie Record mode, sound is temporarily muted during zoom-in/out.
• Anytime in the Playback mode, you can press to switch to the Capture mode.
• At any time, you can press the Power button to turn off the camera.
• In Capture or Playback mode, press to decide what information to show on the
screen.
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