Benq E1020 User Manual

E1020 Digital Camera
User Manual

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the right to revise this document and to make changes from time to time in the contents
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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

will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that
protects human health and environment.

equipment or your household waste disposal service. The recycling of materials

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• The only way of replacing the battery and the memory card is to open
the Battery / Memory card cover.

• Do not dismantle the camera under any circumstances.

• The capacity of your camera battery 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, even after a full recharge of the battery.

• Do not change the camera. Any changes to the camera invalidate the
warranty.

• 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.

• Dispose of unwanted batteries and cameras as permitted by the laws in
your countries.

• Only use original batteries and charging devices. Otherwise you risk
serious damage to health and property. The battery 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 charged battery,
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.

• Always keep the camera in the accompanying leather case or pouch for
better protection against splashes, dust, and collision.

• 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 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.

• 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 and the power

adapter. 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 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.

• Some camera models accepts non-rechargeable batteries. When using
these batteries, do not charge them. Otherwise, dangers such as
explosion and fire may occur.

• All original accessories are designed only for use with this camera model
you purchased. Do not use these accessories to other camera models or
cameras of other brands to avoid unpredictable danger or damage.

• It is normal for the camera to become warm during operation, because
the camera casing can conduct heat.

• Before initial use of a memory card, always format the card first using
the camera.

• 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.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Touring the camera ................................................. 1

Checking the package contents .......................................1

Camera: front view and bottom views ......................................... 1

Camera: rear view .........................................................................2

Preparing the camera for use .................................. 2

Charging the battery ........................................................3

Using multifunctional buttons ........................................4

Using a memory card .......................................................4

Initial setting ............................................................ 5

Setting language ...............................................................5

Setting date and time .......................................................5

Operating the camera .............................................. 5

Digital Zoom ....................................................................6

Battery status ....................................................................7

Scene mode .......................................................................7

Movie Record mode settings ........................................................ 9

Flash mode ........................................................................9

Macro mode ...................................................................10

Drive mode .....................................................................10

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Capture mode ........................................................ 11

Resolution .......................................................................12

Quality ............................................................................12

AF Area ...........................................................................13

Face Tracking .................................................................14

EV Compensation ..........................................................14

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ..................................14

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White Balance .................................................................15

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ISO ..................................................................................15

Metering .........................................................................16

Effect ...............................................................................16

Setting Sharpness, Saturation and Contrast .................17

Setting menu .......................................................... 17

Playback mode ....................................................... 19

Options for playback and editing ..................................20

Enlarging an image ..................................................................... 20

Viewing multiple files at a time ................................................. 20

Deleting files ................................................................................ 20

DPOF ........................................................................................... 20

Slideshow .................................................................................... 21

Resize ........................................................................................... 21

Rotate .......................................................................................... 21

Protect ......................................................................................... 21

Divide (for videos only) ............................................................. 22

Move ............................................................................................ 22

Red-eye Removal ........................................................................ 22

Startup Image .............................................................................. 23

Working with computer and AV system .............. 23

Bundled software ............................................................23

Connecting the camera to a computer .........................23

Connecting the camera to an AV system ......................24

Printing images ..............................................................24

Printing with PTP ....................................................................... 24

Troubleshooting and service information ............ 25

Technical support ..........................................................26

Specifications .......................................................... 27

Touring the camera 1

Touring the 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

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• All images, 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 views

1. Shutter button

2. Power button / Status LED
indicator)

3. Flash

4. Self-timer LED indicator

5. Battery / Memory card cover

6. Microphone

7. Lens

8. Power jack

9. Speaker

10. USB / AV port

11. Tripod mount

2. Digital camera

3. Battery

4. Hand strap

5. Pouch / leather case

6. Software & User
Manual CD

7. Power adapter

8. 2-in-1 USB and AV
cable

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2 Preparing the camera for use

Camera: rear view

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• 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.

1. LCD display

2. W (Wide) - Zoom-out or thumbnail
view (Playback mode)

3. T (Tele) - Zoom-in

4. Strap eyelet

5. Playback mode button - Toggle
between Capture and Playback modes)

6. MENU button (for entering or
exiting menu)

7. Multifunctional buttons (including a 4-

way control) plus an button (for
entering or exiting a setting)

8. Scene mode

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 camera and the specified power
adapter, and then fully discharge it through normal use (at least once).

To charge the battery:

1. Turn off the camera.

2. Insert the battery into the camera.

3. Connect one end of the power adapter to the
camera.

4. Connect the other end of the power adapter to a wall
outlet. The battery will start charging immediately.

• Turn off the camera before removing the battery.

• Please fully charge the Li-ion battery before using it for the first time.

• When the battery is being charged, the status LED indicator flashes in blue. When the
battery is fully charged, it turns off.

• Use only the specified battery type. Using other types of battery may damage the
camera and invalidate the warranty.

• Ensure that the Li-ion battery is inserted into the product with correct polarity. Incorrect
polarity may damage the camera or cause fire.

• Download all pictures and remove the battery from the camera if you are going to store
the camera for a long time.

• Damage caused by the use of an incorrect power adapter is not covered under the
warranty.

• The battery may be warm after being charged or used. This is normal and not a
malfunction.

• When using the camera in a cold environment, keep the camera and its battery warm
by holding it inside your jacket or another warm protective environment.

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