E1020 Digital Camera
User Manual
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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
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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
( )
• 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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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.
• Press to fast rewind video playback.
2. Up/Flash:
• Scrolls up in menus.
• Selects a flash mode.
3. Right/Drive:
• Scrolls right in menus.
• Selects a drive mode.
• Press to fast forward video playback.
4. Down/Info:
• Scrolls down in menus.
• Toggles between different information display modes.
5. :
• Confirms a chosen setting.
• Turns on/off Super Shake -Free (S.S.F.; available only in the Auto mode).
• Press to start and pause the video playback.
• Press to stop the voice memo playback.
Using a memory card
The camera comes with internal memory for storing captured images, video clips, or audio
files. You can also add a memory card to store more files.
To install a memory card:
1. Make sure the camera is turned
off.
2. Open the memory card cover.
3. Insert a memory card in the
correct direction.
4. Close the memory card cover.
To remove a memory 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 a memory card, press > > > Format >
> Memory Card to format the card first.
Initial setting 5
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Deutsch
Italiano
Español
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 > > Language > . (Step 1 is
skipped when you first time use the camera.)
2. Press , or to locate the language you want.
3. Press .
Setting date and time
Language
English
Español
Français
Deutsch
Deutsch
Italiano
Français
Español
Italiano
Date & 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 > > Date & Time > .
2. Press or to move between different column, and press or to select the
proper number for each column.
3. Press .
2008 / 10 / 23
Press OK when done
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 select a tab ( or ).
3. Press or to locate a desired option, and then press (or ; available in the
Capture mode only) to make selections. (You can also press and use , ,
, or to locate a desired scene mode. Next, press to select and enter the mode.)
At any time, you can cancel the current operation by pressing .
4. Press to zoom-in or to zoom-out. (In the Movie Record mode, you can still
adjust the digital zoom while recording.)
5. 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).
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6 Operating the camera
If the focus frame color turns to red instead of yellow-green, then the automatic focus is
not completed. This situation can happen for many reasons (for example, the subject is too
dark). If you encounter this situation, release the shutter and see if you can find a better
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shooting environment. Then, try Step 5 again.
6. Press the shutter down fully to capture.
7. Release the shutter.
8. In the Movie Record mode, press the shutter to stop video recording.
9. Press to view captured images or recorded
videos, and then press , or to move to
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.
• 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.
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
This feature controls the digital zoom mode.
Icon Mode Description
Digital Zoom Turns on the digital zoom feature.
OFF Turns off the digital zoom feature.
Digital Zoom
To select a digital zoom:
1. Press > > Digital Zoom.
2. Press > or to select On or Off.
3. Press >
Battery status
Icon Description
Battery power is full.
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Battery power remains adequate.
Battery power is low.
Battery power is very low. You should replace the battery ASAP.
Scene mode
Select one of the following scene modes to fit your shooting condition.
Icon Mode Description
Auto The camera automatically decides most settings, so you
Program You can set the shooting parameters manually.
Aperture Priority You can choose an aperture value, while the shutter
Shutter Priority You can choose a shutter speed, while the aperture
Movie Record Captures videos with sound. When viewing the captured
Smile Catch Automatically takes a shot when a smile is detected.
Portrait Makes the subject (usually a person) stand out with
Landscape Captures a scene in the distance with the focus area set
Sport Uses a high shutter speed to capture objects in motion.
can capture images with ease.
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, you can see a unique icon that appears
on the screen and indicates that this is a video file.
smooth and natural-looking skin tones.
to infinity and a lower aperture value. The maximum
depth of view can be also achieved.
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Backlight Increases exposure (by turning on the flash) when light
Night Scene Captures photos in a low-light environment, such as in
Beach Captures photos in a brightly lit environment, such as
illuminates the subject from behind.
the evening or at night.
beaches.
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Snow Used under a very bright light environment such as snow
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For some scene modes like Auto, options ISO, Metering, and White Balance are not
available. You must select another mode like Program to enable these options.
Fireworks Adds exposure time to shoot firework trails. Please keep
Night Portrait Shoots night scenes and portraits clearly. Please keep
Sunset Captures the warmth and atmosphere of sunrise or
Museum Used when taking a picture of subjects in a place where
Party Captures the party atmosphere usually under indoor
Text Improves clarity & contrast when taking a close-up
Kids & Pets Increases sensitivity and emphasizes children's skin
Foliage Takes a clear and vivid picture of plant leaves by
Aquarium Takes a picture of the subject in an aquarium.
Voice Rec. Captures background sound only (no images or videos).
scenes.
the camera steady or use a tripod while using this mode.
the camera steady or use a tripod while using this mode.
sunset.
flash is usually prohibited. Flash is always off.
light source.
picture of documents.
tones or shows pets’ correct fur colors.
emphasizing their saturation and sharpness.
When listening to the captured audio file later, you can
see a unique icon that appears on the screen and
indicates that this is an audio file.
To select a scene mode:
1. Press > , , , or to locate a desired scene mode.
2. Press .
(For Aperture/Shutter Priority only) Press > / to select an aperture value or
shutter speed, and then press .
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Movie Record mode settings
Icon Description
• See "Setting Sharpness, Saturation and Contrast" on page 17 for information on
saturation and contrast.
• Sharpness is not available in the Movie Record mode.
• 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.
• The zoom function is still available while a video is recording. See "Specifications" on
page 27 for details.
Video Format: VGA (640 x 480), QVGA (320 x 240)
White balance: Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, and Cloudy. See
"White Balance" on page 15 for more details.
Effect: Vivid, Normal, B&W, Sepia. See "Effect" on page 16 for more
details.
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
Force off The flash does not fire. Select this mode when flash
Force on The flash always fires regardless of the surrounding
Auto anti red-eye Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when capturing
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.
conditions.
photography is prohibited, or when the distance to the
subject is beyond the effective range of the flash.
lighting conditions. Select this mode when capturing
images with high contrast (backlighting) and deep
shadows.
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.
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Macro mode
Icon Mode Description
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Auto focus Adjusts focus automatically.
Macro Used when capturing images at a close distance.
To select Macro mode:
1. Go to the Capture mode.
2. Keep pressing to toggle between Auto focus and Macro modes.
Drive mode
Icon Mode Description
-- Standard Takes one picture at a time.
Self-timer Automatically takes a picture after 2 or 10 second delay.
Burst Continuously takes pictures as long as you keep pressing
M-Burst
To select a drive mode:
1. Go to the Capture mode.
2. Keep pressing until the corresponding mode icon shows on the screen.
To use M-Burst:
1. Go to the Capture mode.
2. Press > > M-Burst.
3. Press > Interval, and then select an interval time.
4. Select Shots, and then choose the number of total shots.
5. Select Exit and press .
6. Press .
7. Keep pressing until the corresponding mode icon shows on the screen.
This mode is useful when you want to be part of the picture.
the Shutter. The flash is always off in this mode.
Takes thumbnail shots (each shot at the VGA quality )
into one single image in the number of 2 x 2 (4 shots), 3 x 3
(9 shots), or 4 x 4 (16 shots). This function is useful when
you want to capture a continuous motion like swinging a golf
club. The flash is always off in this mode.
Capture mode
OK: Select
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Item Description Page reference
1 Scene mode 7
2Flash mode 9
3 Focus mode 10
4 Drive mode 10
5AEB 14
6 S.S.F. (available in the Auto mode only) 5
7 Resolution 9
8 Number of shots available --
9 Quality 12
10 Zoom bar 5
11 AF area 13
12 Av (Aperture Priority) / Tv (Shutter Priority)
selection (available in the Av / Tv mode only)
13 Battery status 14
14 Histogram --
15 Exposure value (EV) 14
16 Metering 16
17 White Balance 15
18 ISO 15
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12 Capture mode
• The above screen is for illustrations only. Actual items showing on the screen may vary
depending on the scene mode you select.
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• 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 down halfway, the AF area color changes to yellow-green,
camera shake warning (appears only if the camera itself detects possible shaking),
aperture, shutter speed and ISO setting are also shown on the screen.
Resolution
Icon Description Icon Description
10 megapixels (3664 x 2748) 3 megapixels (2048 x 1536)
3:2 (3664 x 2442) 16:9 (1920 x 1080)
8 megapixels (3264 x 2448) 2 megapixels (1600 x 1200)
5 megapixels (2576 x 1932) VGA (640 x 480)
To select a resolution:
1. Press > > Resolution.
2. Press or .
3. Press or to select a setting.
4. Press to confirm setting.
5. Press .
Quality
Icon Mode Description
Super Fine Best image quality with the lowest compression rate. File size is
Fine Better image quality with medium compression rate. File size is
Normal Good image quality with the highest compression rate. File size
To select an image quality level:
1. Press > > Quality.
2. Press or .
3. Press or to select a setting.
the largest.
medium.
is the smallest.
4. Press to confirm setting.
5. Press .
AF Area
Icon Mode Description
Multi Focuses on a wide range of multiple objects.
Center Focuses on the center area of the objects.
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Selected Area (available in
the Program mode only)
Focuses on the region you selected.
To select an automatic focus area:
1. Press > > AF Area.
2. Press or .
3. Press or to select a setting.
4. Press to confirm setting.
5. Press .
To use Selected Area as the automatic focus area in the Program mode:
1. Press >
2. Press > > AF Area.
3. Press or .
4. Press or , and then select .
5. Press to confirm setting.
6. Press .
7. Press and the 4-way control to choose a selected area from 9 available points.
8. Press to confirm setting.
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Face Tracking
While Face Tracking is on, point the camera to where the people (your subjects) are located.
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Focus frames of face tracking will automatically detect faces (maximum 10) and show on
the LCD screen. Then press the shutter to capture the image.
To turn on/off Face Tracking:
1. Press > > Face Tracking.
2. Press or .
3. Press or to select a setting.
4. Press to confirm setting.
5. Press .
• 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.
EV Compensation
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 Compensation.
2. Press or .
3. Press or to select a setting.
4. Press to confirm setting.
5. 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 AEB:
1. Go to the Capture mode.
2. Press > > AEB.
3. Press > / to select On.
4. Press > / to select an AEB bracket value.
5. Press .
6. Press .
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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.
Tungsten Used when subjects lit by tungsten (incandescent) lighting.
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Fluorescent Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects the green hue of
Cloudy Used in twilight or shady conditions.
fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor photos under
fluorescent lighting without a flash.
To select white balance:
1. Press > > White Balance.
2. Press or .
3. Press or to select a setting.
4. Press to confirm setting.
5. Press .
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 80/100/200 film. Used for outdoor
To select an ISO value:
1. Press > > ISO.
2. Press or .
3. Press or to select a setting.
photography in bright sunlight.
Equivalent to color ISO 400/800/1600 film. Used it in a low-light
environment or where the flash light is not allowed.
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4. Press to confirm setting.
5. Press .
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Metering
Icon Mode Description
Matrix Detects the exposure based on multiple points in
Spot Detects the exposure based on the center spot in
Average Detects the exposure based on the average
the subject area.
the subject area.
reading in the subject area.
To select an AE metering option:
1. Press > > Metering.
2. Press or .
3. Press or to select a setting.
4. Press to confirm setting.
5. Press .
Effect
Adds color filter effects to the image or video you want to capture.
Icon Mode Description
Vivid Adds an effect with very clear and bright color tones.
Normal No effects are added.
Black and White (B&W) Adds an effect with monochromatic color tones.
Sepia Adds an effect with dark reddish brown color tones, so
To select an effect:
1. Press > > Effect.
2. Press or .
3. Press or to select a setting.
4. Press to confirm setting.
5. Press .
the image or video looks as if it is old.
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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 .
3. Press or , and then select High, Normal, or Low.
4. Press > .
Setting menu
Press > , and then select an option.
Option Description
LCD Brightness Sets the degree of brightness for the screen.
File No. Use this function if you want to restart numbering, for example, after
Digital Zoom See "Digital Zoom" on page 6.
Instant Review This feature displays the still image that just recorded for 1 second.
Sounds Vo lum e: Adjusts the volume of the shutter sound, startup sound, and beep
LCD Saving Sets the idle time before the camera automatically enters the standby
Power Off Adjusts the time before the camera automatically turns off while the
TV Format Sets the video format (such as NTSC or PAL) when connecting to an AV
erasing all files.
• Reset: Resets file numbering each time the memory card is changed.
• 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.
To set the Instant Review:
1. Press > > Instant Review.
2. Press or , and then select On or Off.
3. Press to confirm setting.
4. Press .
sound.
Startup : Sets a type of the start-up sound.
Shutter: Sets the shutter sound on and off.
mode to save battery power.
camera is idle.
system like TV.
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USB Mode Sets the transfer method between the camera and a computer.
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Date Stamp Imprints the date when a picture was taken on the picture itself.
• PTP: Used when the camera is connected to a Pictbridge-compatible
printer via a USB cable.
• MSDC (default): The camera acts as a mass storage device providing file
transfer between the camera and a computer.
To set the date stamp:
1. Press > > Date Stamp.
2. Press or .
3. Press or to select a date format.
4. Press to confirm setting.
5. Press .
Date & Time Sets date and time and date format.
Language Sets the displayed language on the screen.
Image Storage Sets where images and videos are stored.
Format Formats the internal memory or the memory card.
Reset Returns all settings to the factory default values.
Voice Memo Sets whether to record voice memos after pictures are taken (available in
Version Shows the current camera firmware version number.
• Auto: Sets the external memory card as the first priority location to store
files.
• Internal Memory: Sets the memory built-in the camera as the location to
store files.
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• The above screen is for illustrations only. Actual items showing on the screen may vary
depending on the file type and the settings you chose while capturing.
• In the Capture mode, press to enter the Playback mode.
• In the Playback mode, press to switch to the Capture mode.
• (Used when the camera is off) While pressing and holding , press to
enter the playback 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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1 Indicates that the camera is in the Playback mode. --
2 Indicates this file has a voice memo. --
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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.
6 Date and time when the file was created. --
7 Current file number / total number of files --
8 Histogram --
9 File name, file size, shutter speed, and F. No. --
You can press to toggle between different
information and controls.
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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
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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. (Optional) If you want to crop the image, press and follow the remaining instructions on
the screen.
Viewing multiple files at a time
Shows up to 9 files at a time on the screen.
To view multiple files:
1. Press > .
2. Maximum 9 files (shown in thumbnails) are displayed on the screen. Press , , ,
or to select a file, and then press to view it in its normal viewing size.
Deleting files
Removes selected or all files.
To delete files:
1. Press > and move to the image/video file you want to delete.
2. Press and select whether to delete this selected file or all files, then 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. Select This image (or All images if you want to set DPOF to all image files), and then
press .
Press or to select the image you want to print out, and then press or to
specify the number of copies.
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Slideshow
Presents a series of captured image and video files.
To play a slideshow:
1. Press > > > Slideshow > .
2. Press > > Interval > to set the interval between 3 ~ 30 seconds, and then
press .
3. Select Loop to decide whether to resume playback once the slideshow playback ends.
4. Select Start, and then press to start the slideshow (to stop the slideshow at any time,
press ).
Resize
Changes an image file to a smaller size, and saves it as another new file.
To resize an image:
1. Press > or to move to the image you want to resize.
2. Press > > Resize > .
3. Press or to select the target image size to which you want to reduce.
4. Press to save the resized image file to another new file.
Rotate
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. Press to rotate the image counter-clockwise, or to rotate the image clockwise.
4. Repeat step 3 until desired orientation is achieved.
5. Select > OK > to save the file (the original file will be overwritten), or Exit if you do
not want to rotate the image.
Protect
Prevents selected files from accidental removal.
To protect files:
1. Press > or to move to the image you want to protect.
2. Press > > Protect.
3. 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.
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Divide (for videos only)
This video trimming function, available in the playback mode when a video file is selected,
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extracts a portion from the original video.
To use the Divide function:
1. Press > or to move to the video you want to divide.
2. Press > > > Divide > .
3. Keep pressing or until you move to the frame you want to set as the mark-in point
(starting frame) .
4. Press , and then keep pressing or until you move to the frame you want to set
as the mark-out point (ending frame) .
5. Press to move to , and then press to preview the trimmed video.
6. Press to move to , and then press to select one of the following options:
• New file: saves the trimmed video as a new video file.
• Overwrite: saves the change to the original video file.
• Exit: cancels the trimming task.
You can discard all trimming changes at any time by selecting and return to the
previous menu.
Move
This function moves the currently selected image or all images from the internal memory to
the unprotected memory card.
This function is available when the camera is set to using the Internal Memory mode and
a unprotected memory card is inserted,
To use the Move function:
1. Press > > > Move > .
2. Select This image (or All images if you want to move all files), and then press .
3. Press .
Red-eye Removal
This function, available when an image was taken using the flash, tries to remove the redeye effect from the original image file.
To use the Red-eye Removal function:
1. Press > > > Red-eye Removal > .
2. Select one of the following options:
• New file: saves the image as a new image file.
• Overwrite: saves the change to the original image file.
• Exit: cancels the red-eye removal.
3. Press .
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Startup Image
Sets the welcome image when the camera is powering on.
To select a startup image:
1. Press > > > Startup.
2. Press or and then select one of the following options:
• Off: No welcome image when you turn on the camera.
• Default: uses the original startup image.
• My photos: uses or to move to the image you want to use as the startup image.
3. Press .
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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 2-in-1 USB and
AV cable to the camera.
2. Connect the other end of the 2-in-1 USB and AV 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.
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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Connecting the camera to an AV system
You can play files in your camera from an AV system such as TV or projector.
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To connect the camera to an AV system:
1. Connect the end of the smaller plug of the 2-in-1 USB and AV cable to the camera.
2. Connect the yellow video plug and the white audio plug of the 2-in-1 USB and 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.
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 a PictBridge-compatible printer.
Printing with PTP
You can directly print images by connecting your camera to a PictBridge-compatible
printer without using a computer.
To print images from a PictBridge-compatible printer:
1. Set the USB Mode to PTP (See "USB Mode" on page 18 for details.)
2. Connect the end of the smaller plug of the 2-in-1 USB and AV cable to the camera.
3. Turn on the printer. Wait for a while until it finishes starting up and is ready to print.
4. Turn on the camera.
5. The Printer Connecting screen displays on the LCD display.The Print menu will then pop
up automatically.
6. Press or to select an option.
7. Press and follow the remaining instructions on the screen.
• 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 PTP,
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
Specifications
Sensor Sharp 10 Mega Pixels CCD
Zoom Optical: 3X (not available in the Movie Record mode)
Lens f = 5.7 (W) ~ 17.1 (T) mm
Focus range Normal: 60cm ~ Infinity
LCD 2.7” 230K LCD
Image resolution 10M (3664 x 2748) / 3:2 (3664 x 2442)
Movie mode 640 x 480, 320 x 240, up to 30fps
Shutter speed 1/2000 ~ 2 sec
White balance Auto / Daylight / Tungsten / Fluorescent / Cloudy
Exposure -2 ~ +2 EV (0.3 EV/step)
ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1600
Flash Auto / Force off / Force on / Auto anti red-eye
Drive mode 2 sec / 10 sec / Burst / M-Burst
Power source 700 mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery
Storage type Built-in approx.10MB (usable)
File format DCF compatible
Dimensions / Weight 93 x 58 x 21.5 mm (slimmest 20.2 mm)
Interface • Digital output: USB2.0 compatible
Size: 1/2.33 inch
Digital: 5X (capture) / 8X (playback; 2X for VGA images)
(35mm film equivalent: 32 ~ 96 mm)
F/2.9 (W) ~ 5.2 (T)
Macro: 10cm ~ 70 cm (Wide)
8M (3264 x 2448) / 5M (2576 x 1932) /
3M (2048 x 1536) / 16:9 (1920 x 1080)
2M (1600 x 1200) / VGA (640 x 480)
Continuous recording with sound
CIPA approx. 200 based on bundled Li-ion battery
16GB SD/SDHC card compatible
DPOF supported
Still image: JPEG (Exif 2.2. compatible)
Audio: WAV
Video: MJPEG
120 g (without battery and SD card)
• Audio/Video output (NTSC/PAL)
• PictBridge-compatible
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Accessories User Manual / Quick Guide
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All information, designs, and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Li-ion battery
Hand strap
Pouch / leather case
Software & User Manual CD
Power adapter
2-in-1 USB and AV cable
Battery retail pack: DLI-215 (optional)
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