E1050 Digital Camera
User Manual
Welcome
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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
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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
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2 Preparing the camera for use
Rear view
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• 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).
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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.
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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/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.
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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 , , , 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.
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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
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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
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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).
8 Capture mode
More capture options in FUNC menu
Press the FUNC button to access more capture options. Depending on your settings,
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the displayed option icons in the FUNC menu may vary.
My Mode
(the most recent 6
Resolution
Quality
White Balance
Metering
record modes
used in order)
Exposure Value
(EV)
ISO
Effect
To use the FUNC menu:
1. Press to enter the FUNC menu and currently selected setting shows.
2. Press , to go to another option, or press or to select a setting.
3. Press to confirm the setting.
Image size
Icon Description Icon Description
10 megapixels (3648 x 2736) 5 megapixels (2592 x 1944)
3:2 (8 megapixels; 3648 x 2432) 3 megapixels (2048 x 1536)
16:9 (8 megapixels; 3648 x 2048) HD 16:9
8 megapixels (3264 x 2448) VGA (640 x 480)
To select an image size:
1. Press > Resolution.
2. Press or to select a setting.
3. Press to confirm setting.
(1920 x 1080 in full HD format)
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Flash mode
The flash offers an 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
Auto flash The flash fires automatically based on the photographic
Auto anti red-eye Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when capturing
Force on The flash always fires regardless of the surrounding
Slow sync Fires the flash immediately at the beginning of exposure
Force off The flash does not fire. Select this mode when flash
conditions.
natural-looking images of people and animals in low-light
conditions. Be sure to ask the subject to look at the
camera lens or get as close to the camera as possible.
The flash fires automatically based on the photographic
conditions.
lighting conditions. Select this mode when capturing
images with high contrast (backlighting) and deep
shadows.
with a longer shutter speed, so balanced ambient
lighting of the foreground subject and background scene
can be reached in a low-light environment.
photography is prohibited, or when the distance to the
subject is beyond the effective range of the flash.
To select a flash mode:
1. Go to the Capture mode.
2. Keep pressing to toggle among different flash modes and select a desired option.
Macro mode
Icon Mode Description
Auto focus Adjusts focus automatically.
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Macro Used when capturing images at a close distance.
To select Macro mode:
3. Go to the Capture mode.
4. Keep pressing to toggle between Auto focus and Macro modes.
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Image quality
Icon Mode Description
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Fine Best image quality with the lowest compression rate. File size is
Normal Better image quality with medium compression rate. File size is
Economy Good image quality with the highest compression rate. File size
the largest.
medium.
is the smallest.
To select an image quality level:
1. Press > Image Quality.
2. Press or to select a setting.
3. Press to confirm setting.
Battery status
Icon Description
Battery power is full.
Battery power remains adequate.
Battery power is low.
Battery power is very low. You should replace the battery ASAP.
Setting EV
EV (Exposure Value) lightens or darkens the entire image.
Adjust EV when the brightness between the subject and the
background is not balanced, or when the subject occupies
only a small part of the picture.
To select an EV:
1. Press > EV.
2. Press or to select an EV from the EV bar, and then press to confirm setting.
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White balance
Compensates for color temperatures in different lighting conditions, so white and other
colors can display properly when you capture images.
Icon Mode Description
Auto Adjusts white balance automatically.
Daylight Used in bright daylight conditions.
Cloudy Used in twilight or shady conditions.
Tungsten Used when subjects lit by tungsten (incandescent) lighting.
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Fluorescent H
Fluorescent L
Manual Used when you want to manually adjust white balance in a
Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects the green hue of
fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor photos under
fluorescent lighting without a flash.
particular lighting condition.
To select white balance:
1. Press > White balance.
2. Press or to select an select a white balance option. (When selecting the manual
mode, you must first point the adjustment frame shown on the screen at a blank sheet of
white paper or something similar, and press the Shutter for the camera to detect proper
colors.)
3. Press to confirm setting.
ISO
ISO configures the camera’s sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO value, the brighter
picture you can take in a low-light environment. Yet, you may see more noise in the picture
as you increase the ISO value.
Icon Description
Automatically sets the ISO value.
Equivalent to color ISO 50/100/200 film. Used for outdoor
photography in bright sunlight.
Equivalent to color ISO 400/800/1600/3200 film. Used it in a
low-light environment or where the flash light is not allowed.
ISO 3200 for resolution 3M or under only.
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To select an ISO value:
1. Press > ISO.
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2. Press or to select an ISO Value.
3. Press to confirm setting.
AE metering
Icon Mode Description
Automatic Exposure metering:
Matrix
Automatic Exposure metering:
Center Weight
Automatic Exposure metering:
Spot
Detects the exposure based on multiple points in
the subject area.
Detects the exposure of the entire shooting
screen, but gives more importance to the values
near center.
Detects the exposure based on the center spot in
the subject area.
To select an AE metering option:
1. Press > Metering.
2. Press or to select an AE metering option.
3. Press to confirm setting.
Effect
Adds color filter effects to the image or video you want to capture.
Icon Mode Description
Normal No effects are added.
Vivid Adds an effect with very clear and bright color tones.
Sepia Adds an effect with dark reddish brown color tones, so
Black and White (B/W) Adds an effect with monochromatic color tones.
Vivid Red The image becomes reddish.
Vivid Green The image becomes greenish.
Vivid Blue The image becomes bluish.
the image or video looks as if it is old.
To select an color mode:
1. Press > Color Mode.
2. Press or to select an Effect option.
3. Press to confirm setting.
Scene mode
Select one of the following scene modes to fit your shooting condition.
Icon Mode Description
Auto Lets the camera automatically decide most settings, so
Program You can set the shooting parameters.
you can capture images with ease.
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Aperture Priority You can choose an aperture value, while the shutter
Shutter Priority You can choose a shutter speed, while the aperture
Manual Lets you decide all available shooting parameters.
Movie Record Captures videos with sound. When viewing the captured
Portrait Makes the subject (usually a person) stand out with a
Landscape Used when taking pictures of natural scenery.
Sports Captures a fast-moving subject.
Backlight Compensates for exposure in a strong backlit
Night Scene Used when taking a picture in the evening, night, or a
Beach Used under a very bright light environment such as
Snow Used under a very bright light environment such as snow
Fireworks Used when taking a picture of exploding fireworks.
Night Portrait Keeps both the subject and the night scene clearly.
speed is automatically determined by the lighting
condition of the subject.
value is automatically determined by the lighting
condition of the subject.
video file later, the icon shows indicating that this is
a video file.
brighter look.
environment. Flash is always on.
low-light environment.
beaches.
scenes.
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Self-Portrait Helps take a picture of yourself (and other subjects if
Building Line contrasts of a building are highlighted.
Soft Flowing Water Captures the moments of motion blur on water.
L. Portrait Makes the subject (usually a person) stand out while the
Web Auction Optimizes image file size for use on the Internet.
High ISO Portrait Takes a clear picture In a low-light environment. Flash is
Food Captures food by enhancing color brightness and giving
Museum Used when taking a picture of subjects in a place where
Candle Light Makes a picture look warm, and thus captures the mood
Party Captures the party atmosphere usually under indoor
Text Takes a picture of clear text by reducing image distortion
Child Retains enough colors and skin tones of the subject.
Sunset Captures the warmth and atmosphere of sunset.
Flower Captures brightly colored flowers by enhancing their soft
Pet Takes a clear picture of a pet by showing its correct fur
Smile Catch Automatically takes a shot while enough degree of smile
Voice Rec. Captures background sound only (no images or videos).
• For some scene modes like Auto, options ISO, Metering, and White Balance are not
available. You must select another mode like Manual to enable these options.
• When S.S.F. is turned on, adjusting ISO is unavailable no matter which scene mode
you select.
available).
background is blurred slightly.
always off.
more vivid colors.
flash is usually prohibited. Flash is always off.
under candle light source. Flash is always off.
light source.
usually found on paper, magazines, or books.
outlines.
color.
is detected. (Smile Catch is automatically turned off after
shooting 6 images.)
When listening to the captured audio file later, the
icon shows indicating that this is an audio file.
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To select a scene mode:
1. Press > > Scene Mode.
2. The currently selected scene mode shows. Press , , , or to locate another
desired option.
When you are selecting from different scene modes, press for detailed explanation
of each scene mode. Press to close the scene mode description when you are done.
3. Press to confirm setting.
4. Press to start taking photos.
Aperture Priority
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 aperture value:
1. Go to the Capture mode with Aperture Priority mode selected.
2. Press / to adjust the aperture value.
Shutter Priority
Shutter priority is often used when shooting moving subjects. In general, use a shorter
shutter speed to catch a fast-moving object.
To adjust shutter speed in Shutter Priority:
1. Go to the Capture mode with Shutter Priority mode selected.
2. Press / to adjust the shutter speed.
Manual mode
You can choose the aperture value and shutter speed in Manual mode.
To adjust values in Manual mode:
1. Go to the Capture mode with Manual mode selected.
2. Press / to adjust the aperture value or shutter speed. Press to toggle between
the two options.
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Drive mode
Icon Mode Description
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Standard Takes one picture at a time.
Self-timer Automatically takes a picture after 2 or 10 second delay.
Double Performs delay and capture twice:
Burst Continuously takes pictures as long as you keep
This mode is useful when you want to be part of the
picture.
1. Performs a 10-second delay, then captures the
image.
2. Performs another 2-second delay then captures the
image again.
pressing the Shutter. The flash is always off in this mode.
To select a drive mode:
1. Go to the Capture mode.
2. Press > > Drive Mode.
3. Press or , and then select a desired option.
4. Press > .
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)
The AEB function automatically takes 3 pictures with slightly different settings in the
shutter speed or the aperture value.
To turn on/off AEB:
1. Go to the Capture mode.
2. Press > > AEB.
3. Press or , and then select or .
4. Press > .
AF area
Icon Mode Description
Focusing area: Face
Tracking
Focusing area: Wide Focuses on a wide range of multiple objects.
Focusing area: Center Focuses on the center area of the objects.
To select an automatic focus area:
1. Press > > AF Area.
Focuses on the position of a face.
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2. Press or , and then select a focusing area.
3. Press > .
While using the Face Tracking function, point the camera to where the people (your
subjects) are located. Focus frames of Face Tracking will automatically detect faces
(maximum 9) and show on the LCD screen.
4. Press the shutter to capture the image.
• Due to environmental factors such as lighting, the number of detected faces might be
different from that of the actual faces.
• To achieve the best result, ask your subjects not to turn their faces partially away from
the lens.
AF Assist Lamp
This function emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when half pressed the
Shutter button.
To turn on/off AF Assist Lamp:
1. Go to the Capture mode.
2. Press > > AF Assist Lamp.
3. Press or , and then select or .
4. Press > .
Setting sharpness, saturation and contrast
Adjusts how colors appear in the pictures by setting sharpness, saturation, and contrast.
To set sharpness, saturation, or contrast:
1. Press > , and then select Sharpness, Saturation or Contrast.
2. Press or , and then select High, Normal, or Low.
3. Press > .
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Digital Zoom
This feature controls the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical
zoom (up to 5x).
Icon Mode Description
Wise Zoom Reduces the image size, and thus increases the effective
Digital Zoom Turns on the digital zoom feature.
OFF Turns off the digital zoom feature.
zoom length without sacrificing image quality.
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To select a digital zoom:
1. Press > > Digital Zoom.
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2. Press or , and then select a digital zoom type or .
3. Press > .
Date Stamp
Imprints the date when a picture was taken on the picture itself.
To set the date stamp:
1. Press > > Date Stamp.
2. Press or , and then select Date, Date & Time, or .
3. Press > .
Instant Review
This feature displays the still image that just recorded for 1 second.
To set the Instant Review:
1. Press > > Instant Review.
2. Press or , and then select or .
3. Press > .
Movie Record mode settings
Icon Description
Video Format: 16: 9 (848 x 480), VGA (640 x 480), QVGA (320 x 240),
or Web sharing (640 x 480).
Videos captured in Web sharing mode are stored under the
XXXUTUBE directory (XXX are numbers) with the file size limited to 100
MB or 10 minutes per video file (video recording will automatically stop).
White balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent H,
Fluorescent L, or Manual. See "White balance" on page 11 for more
details.
AE metering: Center, Multi, Spot. See "AE metering" on page 12 for
more details.
Effect: Normal, Vivid, Sepia, B&W, Vivid Red, Vivid Green, Vivid Blue.
See "Effect" on page 12 for more details.
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To select a Movie Record option:
1. Press > > Scene Mode > Movie Record mode, and make sure you can see
the icon on the screen.
2. Press , and then select an option.
3. Press or to select a setting.
4. Press to confirm setting.
Other settings
Press > , and then select an option.
Option Description
System Sound Start up: Sets a type of the start-up sound.
Power Saving Sets the idle time before the camera automatically enters the standby
Date/Time Sets date and time and date format.
Language Sets the displayed language on the screen.
File Numbering Use this function if the camera experiences a "Folder cannot be created"
TV Format Sets the video format (such as NTSC or PAL) when connecting to an AV
LCD Brightness Sets the degree of brightness for the screen.
Manage Memory • Format: Formats the internal memory or the memory card.
Reset All Returns all settings to the factory default values.
Shutter: Sets the shutter sound on and off.
Operation: Turns on/off the volume for operation.
Vol ume : Adjusts the volume of the shutter sound, startup sound, beep and
playback sound.
mode to save battery power.
error or if you want to restart numbering, for example, after erasing all files.
• Series: Stores the latest used file number no matter deleting files or
inserting a new memory card. This is useful for avoiding the file name
duplication when images are downloaded to a computer.
• Reset: Resets file numbering each time the memory card is changed.
system like TV.
• Copy to card: Copies files from the internal memory to the memory card.
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• When the camera is off, press and hold for at least one second to enter the
Playback mode.
• In the Capture mode, press to enter the Playback mode.
• In the Playback mode, press or the Shutter to switch to the Capture mode.
• While pausing video playback, you can press the shutter to capture the video frame as
a still image in the VGA format.
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3 Indicates this file has a voice memo or the file is an
audio file.
4 Indicates the file is marked for printing. --
5 Displays the following information and controls:
• the shooting conditions such as scene mode and
image size.
• Lets you rotate or add voice memo.
• Shows whether it is a video file and the play button.
You can press to toggle among different
information and controls.
6 Date and time when the file was created. --
7 File number --
8 Histogram --
9 File name, file size, shutter speed, and F. No. --
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Options for playback and editing
When the camera is in the Playback mode, press , or to move to different 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. Press .
2. Press , or to move to the image you want to enlarge.
3. Press to zoom-in or to zoom-out.
4. Press , , , or to move to the area you want to see.
5. Press to return to the normal viewing size.
Viewing multiple files at a time
Shows up to 9 files at a time on the screen.
To view multiple files:
1. Press > .
Maximum 9 files (shown in thumbnails) are displayed on the screen. Press , , , or
to select a file, and then press or to view it in its normal viewing size.
Slideshow
Sets the time interval for presenting a series of captured image and video files (first frame
only).
To play a slideshow:
1. Press > > > Slideshow > or .
2. Change the slideshow settings.
• Use the four-way control to set one of the following slideshow effects:
• Horizontal: Changes files from right to left.
• Shrink: Changes files from outside to inside.
• Fade: Changes files using a fade-out effect.
• Vertical: Changes files from bottom to top.
• Random: Changes files randomly using the above four effects.
• You can set the interval between 1 ~ 10 seconds.
3. Playing the slideshow.
• Press to start slideshow.
• If you want to pause it at any time, press . Press again to resume playback. To
stop the slideshow, press .
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Deleting files
Removes selected or all files.
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To delete files:
1. Press > > > Delete > or .
2. Select whether to delete this selected file, other selected, or all files, and then press .
Protecting files
Prevents selected files from accidental removal.
To protect files:
1. Press > > > Protect > or .
2. Select whether to protect this selected file, other selected, or all files, and then press .
You will then see the icon indicating the file is protected.
You can remove the protection anytime by following the same procedure as shown above.
Note that in Step 2 the on-screen instruction will ask you how you want to remove the
protection.
Red-eye Removal
The Red Eye Correction function is used to reduce red eye in captured images. This function
is only available for still images. Red eye correction can be applied to an image several times,
but the quality may gradually deteriorate.
1. Press > or to move to the image you want to apply Red-eye Removal.
2. Press > > Red-eye Removal > or .
3. Press to confirm the change and how to save the image file.
Voice memo
Inserts a voice annotation to an image file.
To record a voice memo:
1. Press > or to move to the image you want to add a voice memo.
2. Press > > Voice Memo > or .
3. Select Start > to start recording your voice.
4. Select Stop > to stop recording.
To play back a voice memo:
1. Press to play the voice memo.
2. Press to pause the playback.
3. Press to resume the playback.
4. Press to exit playback.
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Effect
You can add special effects to your images.
Option Description
Normal No effect is added to the image.
Sepia Recorded image will be stored in a sepia tone.
B&W Convert image to black & white.
Negative Opposite what they were in the original image.
Mosaic Apply mosaic tile effects to the image.
Vivid Red The image becomes reddish.
Vivid Green The image becomes greenish.
Vivid Blue The image becomes bluish.
Z-Lighting
Enhances the brightness and contrast in the darker areas of
a picture to improve overall exposure quality.
To apply Z-Lighting to an image:
1. Press > or to move to the image you want to
apply Z-Lighting.
2. Press > > Z-Lighting > or .
3. Press , or to adjust the Z-Lighting value.
4. Press to confirm the change and how to save the image file.
Rotating an image
Changes the orientation of an image.
To rotate an image:
1. Press > or to move to the image you want to rotate.
2. Press > > Rotate
3. Select Rotate and press to rotate the image.
4. Repeat step 3 until desired orientation is achieved.
5. Select Exit to save and exit the function.
Tr i mm i n g
Crops part of an image file, reduces the image size, and overwrites the image file or saves it
as another new file.
To trim an image:
1. Press > or to move to the image you want to trim.
2. Press > > Trim > or .
3. Press or to select the target image size to which you want to reduce.
4. Press , , , or to locate the area to trim.
5. Press to confirm the change and how to save the image file.
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Resizing
Changes an image file to a smaller size, and overwrites the image file or saves it as another
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new file.
To resize an image:
1. Press > or to move to the image you want to resize.
2. Press > > Resize > or .
3. Press or to select the target image size to which you want to reduce.
4. Press to confirm the change and how to save the image file.
Startup screen
Sets the welcome image when the camera is powering on.
To select a startup image:
1. Press > > Startup Image > or .
2. Press or to select an image.
3. Press .
DPOF
The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) setting allows you to select images on the memory
card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This
is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing
on a direct print function compatible printer.
To set up DPOF:
1. Press > > DPOF
2. Press or to select Single, then press .
• To set the DPOF setting for all images in a time, select All in this step.
• To reset all DPOF settings to initial default, select Reset in this step.
3. Press or to select the image you want to print out and press or to specify the
number of copies, then press .
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Working with computer and AV system
Bundled software
The camera offers the following programs on a CD.
ArcSoft
PhotoImpression 5
ArcSoft
VideoImpression 2
To install these programs, see the information supplied with the CD.
Connecting the camera to a computer
You can connect the camera to a PC or notebook to transfer, view,
print, or edit files.
To connect the camera to a computer:
1. Connect the end of the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.
3. Turn on the camera.
4. A Removable Disk icon appears in My Computer. Click this icon to access the files in your
camera.
• When connecting the camera to a computer, it is necessary to install a battery into the
camera.
• When connecting the camera to a computer, please use the original accessory of the
USB cable to avoid possible system conflicts and damage to the camera.
Connecting the camera to an AV system
You can play files in your camera from an AV system such as TV or projector.
To connect the camera to an AV system:
1. Connect the end of the smaller plug of the AV cable to the camera.
2. Connect the yellow video plug and the white audio plug of the AV cable to a video-input jack
and an audio-input jack (left channel) on your AV system.
3. Turn on the AV system, and then switch to the AV source connecting to the camera.
4. Turn on the camera.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to operate the camera via the TV or projector screen.
Combines photo editing with creative enhancement and sharing tools
that maximize your digital media experience.
Creates multimedia presentations by combining photos and video
clips with audio, text and scene transitions.
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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.
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To print images from a PictBridge-compatible printer:
1. Connect the end of the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera.
2. Turn on the printer. Wait for a while until it finishes starting up and is ready to print.
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3. Turn on the camera.
4. Press > > Printer > or .
5. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your printer.
6. Follow the remaining on-screen instructions in your camera and/or printer to complete
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.
• Failure to follow the above procedure will make the camera show an error message.
Please disconnect the camera and the camera will be automatically turned off.
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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
cannot power up.
The battery power
is draining quickly.
The battery or
camera is warm.
The flash does not
fire or recharge.
Even though the
flash fired, the
image is dark.
The image is too
bright or too dark.
I cannot format a
memory card.
I cannot download
images from the
camera to my
computer.
There is no battery or the battery is
not inserted correctly.
The battery has no power. Recharge the battery.
The external temperature is
extremely low.
Many shots are being captured in
dark places, requiring a flash.
The battery was not fully charged,
or it has not been used for an
extended period of time after being
charged.
The camera or flash was used
continuously over a long period of
time.
The camera flash is turned off. Set the flash to Auto Flash.
The light source is sufficient. --
The distance to the subject is
greater than the flash's effective
range.
The exposure is excessive or
inadequate.
The memory card is writeprotected.
End of the memory card life. Insert a new memory card.
The free space on the hard disk of
your computer is insufficient.
There is no power being supplied
to the camera.
Insert the battery correctly.
--
--
Fully charge the battery and
discharge it for at least one
complete cycle before use.
--
Get closer to the subject and shoot.
Reset exposure compensation.
Remove the write protection.
Ensure that the hard disk has
enough space for running Windows
and that the drive for loading image
files has free space equal to or
greater than the memory card in
the camera.
Recharge the battery.
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The camera does
not shoot even
when pressing the
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shutter button.
I cannot print
images with
PictBridgecompliant printers.
The battery is running low. Recharge the battery.
The camera is not in the Capture
mode.
The shutter button was not pressed
all the way down.
The internal memory or memory
card does not have any free space.
The flash is recharging. Wait until the flash mode icon,
The camera does not recognize the
memory card.
The camera is connected to the
printer when the camera is
powered off.
Switch to the Capture mode.
Press the shutter button all the way
down.
Load a new card or delete
unwanted files.
indicated on the screen, stops
flashing.
Format the memory card before the
initial use or before using with
another camera.
Turn on the camera, select
PictBridge, and then connect to the
printer.
Technical support
For technical assistance, free driver updates, product information, and news releases, visit
the following web site:
http://www.BenQ.com
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Specifications
Image sensor 10 Mega Pixels CCD
LCD display 3-inch LTPS LCD; 230K dots
Digital Zoom Still image: 1.0X ~ 5.0X (capture) / 1.0X ~ 12.0X (playback)
Lens • Focal Length: f = 6.3 (W) ~ 18.9 (T) mm
Focus range • Normal: 40cm ~ Infinity
Shutter speed 1/2000 ~ 1 sec (Night mode 15 sec)
Capture mode 32 scene modes: Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority,
Flash Auto Flash / Auto Anti Red-Eye / Force On / Slow Sync / Force Off
Drive mode Standard, Self-timer (2 or 10 second delay), Double, and Burst
Exposure
compensation
ISO Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (for resolution 3M or less
White balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent L, and
File format • Still Image: JPEG (Exif 2.2 compatible) and DCF compatible -
Storage • Internal: Built-in Approx.10 MB (usable)
• F-number = 3.1 (W) ~ 5.6 (T) (35mm film equivalent: 35.5 ~106.5
mm)
• Macro: 10cm ~ 60 cm (Wide)
Manual, Movie Record, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Backlight, Night
Scene, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Night Portrait, Self-Portrait, Building,
Soft Flowing Water, L. Portrait, Web Auction, High ISO Portrait, Food,
Museum, Candle Light, Party, Text, Child, Sunset, Flower, Pet, Smile,
and Voice Record
-2 to +2 EV (in 0.3-step increments)
only)
Manual
10 megapixels (3648 x 2736), 3:2 (3648 x 2432),
16:9 (3648 x 2048), 8 megapixels (3264 x 2448),
5 megapixels (2592 x 1944), 3 megapixels (2048 x 1536),
HD (1920 x 1080) and VGA (640 x 480)
• Video: AVI (for use on the camera only) 16: 9 (848 x 480), VGA (640 x 480), QVGA (320 x 240), or Web
sharing (640 x 480); 30 fps; continuous recording with sound
(except Web sharing)
• Audio: WAV
• External: SD card in the following sizes: 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB,
512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and up to 16 GB for SDHC.
This camera is compatible with SD cards manufactured by
Panasonic, Toshiba, and Sandisk. Please contact your local dealer
for purchase information.
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Interface • Digital output: USB
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Power source Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery; CIPA 200 PCS
Working temperature 0 - 40 degrees Celsius
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
Weight 120 g (without battery & SD card)
System requirements • Pentium III 600 Mhz or higher compatible CPU
All information, designs, and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
• Audio/Video output (NTSC/PAL)
• PictBridge-compatible
95 x 57 x 17.6 mm
• 64 MB RAM
• Optical disc drive
• Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista compatible
• 128 MB free hard disk space
• Available USB port
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