Benq DC E1050 User Manual
E1050 Digital Camera
User Manual
Welcome
Copyright
Copyright 2008 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
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manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company.
Disclaimer
BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with 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
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Taking care of your camera
• 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.
• 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
• 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 use solvents, such as alcohol, to clean your camera.
• If the lens is dirty, use a lens brush or soft cloth to clean the lens. Do not touch the lens with your
fingers.
• To prevent electric shock, do not attempt to disassemble or repair your camera by yourself.
• Water may cause a fire or electric shock. Therefore, store your camera in a dry place.
• Do not use your camera outdoors when it is raining or snowing.
• Do not use your camera in or near water.
• If a foreign substance or water gets in your camera, please turn the power off immediately and
disconnect the battery (or batteries; depending on the model you purchased) and the power adapter.
Next, Remove the foreign substance or water, and send it to the maintenance center.
• If the lens cannot retract into the camera, please replace the battery first (usually this is because of a
drained battery). 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.
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.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
English
Touring the camera ................... 1
Checking the package contents ..... 1
Camera ........................................... 1
Front view and bottom view ........... 1
Rear view .......................................... 2
Preparing the camera for use .... 2
Charging the battery ...................... 3
Using multifunctional buttons ..... 4
Using an SD card ...........................4
Initial setting .............................. 5
Setting language ............................. 5
Setting date and time ..................... 5
Operating the camera ................ 5
Capture mode ............................ 7
More capture options in FUNC
menu ............................................... 8
Image size ....................................... 8
Flash mode ..................................... 9
Macro mode ................................... 9
Image quality ................................ 10
Battery status ................................ 10
Setting EV ..................................... 10
White balance ............................... 11
ISO ................................................ 11
AE metering .................................12
Effect .............................................12
Scene mode .................................. 13
Aperture Priority .......................... 15
Shutter Priority ............................15
Manual mode ............................... 15
Drive mode ................................... 16
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) 16
AF area .......................................... 16
AF Assist Lamp ............................ 17
Setting sharpness, saturation and
contrast ......................................... 17
Digital Zoom ................................ 17
Date Stamp ...................................18
Instant Review .............................. 18
Movie Record mode settings ....... 18
Other settings ...........................19
Playback mode .........................20
Options for playback and editing 21
Enlarging an image ........................ 21
Viewing multiple files at a time ....21
Slideshow .......................................21
Deleting files ..................................22
Protecting files ...............................22
Red-eye Removal ........................... 22
Voice memo ................................... 22
Effect ............................................... 23
Z-Lighting ......................................23
Rotating an image .......................... 23
Trimming .......................................23
Resizing ..........................................24
Startup screen ................................24
DPOF .............................................24
Working with computer and AV
system .......................................25
Bundled software .........................25
Connecting the camera to a
computer ......................................25
Connecting the camera to an AV
system ...........................................25
Printing images ............................25
Printing with PictBridge ................25
Troubleshooting and service
information ..............................27
Technical support ........................ 28
Specifications ...........................29
Touring the camera 1
Tou r i n g t h e c a m e r a
Checking the package contents
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items.
1. User Manual / Quick
Guide
2. Digital camera
3. USB cable
4. Battery
5. Hand strap
6. Leather case
7. Software CD
8. Battery charger
9. AC power adapter
10. AV cable
• 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. Flash
3. S.S.F. (Super Shake-Free) button
4. Power button / Status LED
indicator)
5. AF Assist Lamp / Self-timer LED
indicator
6. Lens
7. Microphone
8. Speaker
9. Tripod mount
10. USB / AV port
11. Battery / Memory card cover
English
2 Preparing the camera for use
Rear view
English
• It is normal for the camera to become warm during operation, because metal 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.
1. LCD display
2. T (Tele) - Zoom-in or Scene
mode description
3. Strap eyelet
4. W (Wide) - Zoom-out or
thumbnail view (Playback mode)
5. Playback mode button - Toggle
between Capture and Playback modes)
6. Multifunctional buttons (including a 4way control and an button)
7. FUNC / Delete button - Activate FUNC
menu (Capture mode) or delete photos
(Playback mode)
8. MENU button
previous menu
or return to the
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 cover (B).
3. Push the battery all the way down, until the battery
lock lever clicks into place (C).
4. Close the battery cover (D).
Preparing the camera for use 3
C
D
To remove the battery:
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Press and hold the battery.
3. Release the battery lock lever.
4. When the battery has come out a little, gently pull it
out the rest of the way.
5. Close the battery cover.
Charging the battery
The battery charge status affects the camera performance. To maximize the performance
and the battery life, fully charge the battery using the specified charger and AC power
adapter, and then fully discharge it through normal use at least once.
To charge the battery:
1. Insert the battery into the battery charger.
2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the
battery charger.
3. Connect the other end of the AC power adapter to a
wall outlet.
4. When the battery is being charged, the charger LED
indicator lights up in red. When the battery is fully
charged, it turns into green.
• Damage caused by the use of an incorrect battery charger set 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.
• Remove the battery from the camera if you do not intend to use the camera for a long
time.
English
4 Preparing the camera for use
Using multifunctional buttons
You can choose camera settings by pressing the 4-way control or the button.
English
1. Left/Macro/Auto Focus:
• Scrolls left in menus.
• Activates Macro mode or Auto Focus mode.
2. Up:
• Scrolls up in menus.
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 battery cover.
3. Press lightly the edge of the memory card to eject.
4. Close the battery cover.
Before initial use of an SD card, press > > Manage Memory > Format
> to format the card first.
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 , , , or to locate the language you want.
2. Press to set the language.
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.
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.
2. Press > , , , or to locate a desired options (under two different tabs:
and ), and then press or to make selections.
English
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 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.
6 Operating the camera
7. In the Movie Record mode, press the shutter to stop video recording.
8. Press to view captured images or recorded videos, and then press , or to move to
English
different images/videos. You can also press or to zoom-in/out a captured image, or
press to view 9 images on the screen.
• 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 to turn off the camera.
• In Capture or Playback mode, press to decide what information to show on the
screen.
Digital Zoom
Optical Zoom
Capture mode
2.0
400
Capture mode 7
5M
888
English
EV
2.0
2.0
400
400
ISO
Item Description Page reference
1 Scene mode 13
2 Flash mode 9
3 Focus mode 9
4 Drive mode 16
5 Zoom bar 5
6 Image size 8
7 Number of shots available --
8 Image quality 10
9 AF area 12
10 Battery status 10
11 Histogram --
12 Exposure value (EV) 10
13 AE metering 11
14 White balance 11
15 ISO 11
• In the Capture mode, press to toggle among 4 display modes (standard,
complete, none, and rule of thirds). Use the rule of thirds display mode to improve your
composition by placing subjects on at least one of the intersections of these 4
imaginary lines.
• While the shutter is pressed halfway, the shutter speed and the aperture are also
shown on the screen (not available in the Movie Record mode).
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