Benq G1 User Manual
G1
Digital Camera
User Manual
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Do not hold the camera by
excessive force. Plus, be sure to
protect the camera from strong
impacts.
To avoid accidental falling, please
attach the neck strap to the camera
and always put the camera around
your neck.
If the battery is suddenly depleted
and caused the lens to fail or
retract, please carefully protect the
lens to avoid collision and insert
battery with full power ASAP.
When the camera is not in use,
always turn the power off. Plus,
before storing the camera in its case,
make sure the lens has retracted
successfully and turn off the camera.
If you do not intend to use the
camera for a long time, please
remove the battery from the camera
and store the battery properly.
Keep your camera away from sharp
objects and avoid collision.
When adjusting the display, DO NOT
exceed the maximum twist or rotate
angle. If it stops in the direction
where you are rotating or twisting it,
DO NOT force it further to avoid
damage to the display hinge.
Table of Contents
Touring the camera .............................................................................................9
Checking the package contents ...............................................................................9
Camera overview ......................................................................................................10
Front view ............................................................................................................................10
Rear and bottom views .....................................................................................................11
LED indicator ...................................................................................................................... 12
LCD display indicator ........................................................................................................13
Capture mode .............................................................................................................13
Playback mode ............................................................................................................ 15
Battery status ......................................................................................................................16
Preparing the camera for use ........................................................................ 17
Attaching the camera strap .....................................................................................17
Charging the battery ................................................................................................18
Installing and removing the battery .......................................................................18
Installing and removing an SD card .......................................................................20
Using the LCD display .............................................................................................21
Turning the Power On and Off .............................................................................22
Setting the OSD language .......................................................................................23
Setting date and time ...............................................................................................23
Operating the camera ...................................................................................... 24
Main features ..............................................................................................................24
Mode dial .............................................................................................................................. 24
Jog Dial .................................................................................................................................. 25
Wheel Dial ...........................................................................................................................25
4-way buttons .....................................................................................................................26
Function/OK button .......................................................................................................... 26
Menu button ........................................................................................................................27
Q key .................................................................................................................................... 29
Using the shutter ................................................................................................................ 30
Basic operation ..........................................................................................................31
Viewing and deleting files ........................................................................................32
Viewing files ......................................................................................................................... 32
Deleting files ........................................................................................................................32
Selecting files for deletion ........................................................................................33
Using the flash ............................................................................................................33
Using the self-timer ..................................................................................................34
Selecting the focus mode ........................................................................................35
Using manual focus ...................................................................................................36
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Adjusting EV setting ................................................................................................. 36
Using Mode Dial in the capture mode ........................................................ 37
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Auto (Smart scene) mode ...................................................................................... 37
Program mode .......................................................................................................... 37
Shutter Priority mode .............................................................................................38
Aperture Priority mode .......................................................................................... 38
Manual mode ............................................................................................................. 39
Scene mode ............................................................................................................... 39
Portrait ......................................................................................................................... 40
Lomo ............................................................................................................................. 40
Fisheye .......................................................................................................................... 40
Toy ................................................................................................................................ 41
Landscape ..................................................................................................................... 42
Sports ............................................................................................................................ 42
Backlight .......................................................................................................................42
Candlelight ................................................................................................................... 42
Night Scene ................................................................................................................. 43
Night Portrait ..............................................................................................................43
Snow .............................................................................................................................43
Firework .......................................................................................................................43
Beauty Enhancer .........................................................................................................44
Party .............................................................................................................................. 44
Pets .......................................................................................................................... ...... 44
Sunset ........................................................................................................................... 44
Text ............................................................................................................................... 45
Foliage ........................................................................................................................... 45
HDR .............................................................................................................................. 45
360° Panorama ...........................................................................................................46
Filter mode ................................................................................................................ 47
Handheld Night Shot mode ................................................................................... 48
Background Defocus mode .................................................................................... 48
Continuous Burst mode ......................................................................................... 48
More on the capture mode ............................................................................ 49
Using the Function menu ........................................................................................ 49
AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) ................................................................................... 49
White Balance ..................................................................................................................... 50
ISO ......................................................................................................................................... 51
Metering ............................................................................................................................... 51
Flash EV ................................................................................................................................ 52
Color Mode .........................................................................................................................52
Continuous Shooting mode ............................................................................................. 53
Multi-shot 16 ...............................................................................................................53
Speedy Burst 120fps ..................................................................................................54
Using the Camera Menu ..........................................................................................55
Resolution ............................................................................................................................55
Quality ..................................................................................................................................55
AF Area ................................................................................................................................56
Digital Zoom .......................................................................................................................56
AF Assist Lamp ...................................................................................................................56
O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) ...................................................................................... 57
Sharpness .............................................................................................................................57
Saturation .............................................................................................................................57
Contrast ...............................................................................................................................58
Date Stamp .......................................................................................................................... 58
Instant Review ..................................................................................................................... 58
Motion Detection ...............................................................................................................59
Q Key ....................................................................................................................................59
More on the playback mode .......................................................................... 60
Enlarging an image ..............................................................................................................60
Viewing multiple files at a time ........................................................................................ 60
Playing back a panorama image ....................................................................................... 61
Deleting files ........................................................................................................................61
Slideshow playback ............................................................................................................62
Protecting files ....................................................................................................................62
Attaching voice memo ...................................................................................................... 64
Setting startup image .........................................................................................................65
Setting DPOF ......................................................................................................................65
Trimming an image .............................................................................................................66
Resizing an image ................................................................................................................67
Adding photo effect ........................................................................................................... 67
Removing red-eye .............................................................................................................. 68
Rotating an image ...............................................................................................................69
Video recording and playback ........................................................................ 70
Recording videos .......................................................................................................70
Recording slow-motion videos ....................................................................................... 70
Recording fast-motion videos .........................................................................................71
Using the Movie Menu .............................................................................................72
Movie options .....................................................................................................................72
Autofocus Mode .................................................................................................................73
Playing back video clips ............................................................................................73
Playing back slow-motion video clips ............................................................................ 74
Playing back fast-motion video clips ............................................................................... 74
Setup menu ........................................................................................................ 75
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Working with computer and AV system .................................................... 78
Bundled software ...................................................................................................... 78
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Connecting the camera to a computer ............................................................... 78
Connecting the camera to an AV system ........................................................... 79
Printing images .......................................................................................................... 80
Printing with PictBridge .................................................................................................... 80
Troubleshooting and service information ................................................... 84
Technical support ..................................................................................................... 86
Specifications ..................................................................................................... 87
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Quick Guide
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To u r i n g t h e c a m e r a
Checking the package contents
Carefully unpack your package box and ensure that you have the following items.
1. Quick Guide
2. Digital camera
3. USB cable
4. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
5. Neck strap (optional)
6. Software & User Manual CD
7. Pouch (optional)
8. AC adapter
9. 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.
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Camera overview
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Front view
Item Description Page reference
1USB port 78
2HDMI port 79
3Strap eyelet 17
4Mode Dial 24
5 Shutter 30
6Zoom lever 31
7 Power button ( ) 22
8Flash 33
9 AF Assist Lamp / Self-timer LED indicator 12, 56
10 Stereo microphone --
11 Speaker --
12 Lens --
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Rear and bottom views
Item Description Page reference
1LCD display 21
2Status LED 12
3Jog Dial 25
4
Record button ( )
5
Playback button ( )
6Wheel Dial 26
7 4-way buttons 26
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Function/OK button ( )
9
Q (Quick Menu) key ( )
10
Menu button ( )
11 Battery/card cover 18
12 Tripod mount --
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LED indicator
Indicator State Description
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Status LED
(Green)
Self-timer LED
(Red)
It is normal for the camera to become warm during operation, because the camera
casing might conduct heat.
Off • Power off.
• Charging complete.
On • Power on.
• Enter Sleep (power-saving) mode.
• Card full.
• Error message.
•Enter USB mode.
Blinking • Playback image (decompression).
• Flash charging.
• Image processing (compression).
• Movie recording is in progress.
• File transfer (copy to card) is in progress.
• USB communication/transfer is in progress.
• Battery charging.
•Charging error.
Blinking The self-timer function is activated.
10-sec. delay: blinks slowly after pressing the
shutter, and then blinks quickly for 2 seconds
before taking picture.
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LCD display indicator
Display information regarding your camera settings as well as the live image of
your subject before taking a photo or recording a video.
Capture mode
Item Description Page reference
1 Shooting mode 24
2 Self-timer mode 34
3Focus mode 35
4Flash mode 33
5Flash EV 52
6Zoom status 31
7AE Lock --
8AF Lock --
9 Number of shots available --
10 Storage media --
11 Image size 55
12 Image quality 55
13 Movie size 72
14 Motion detection 59
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Item Description Page reference
15 AF area --
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16 Exposure value (EV) 36
17 Battery status 16
18 Wheel dial 25
19 Aperture value --
20 Jog dial 25
21 Shutter speed --
22 Histogram --
23 ISO 51
24 AE metering 51
25 Color mode 52
26 White balance 50
27 AFB (Auto Focus) --
28 O.I.S. (Stabilizer) 57
29 Capture mode 53
30 AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) 49
• The shown icons vary depending on the type of shooting mode.
• In Capture mode, press
complete, guideline, and none).
• Use the guideline 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 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.
to toggle among the 4 display modes (standard,
Playback mode
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If the camera is turned off, you can directly switch to Playback mode by pressing and
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Item Description Page reference
1Playback mode 32
2Protect tag 62
3 Total number of recorded files / all images --
4Folder / File number --
5 Storage media --
6 Image size 55
7 Image quality 55
8 White balance 50
9ISO 51
10 Flash EV 52
11 Exposure value (EV) 36
12 Battery status 16
13 Aperture value --
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Item Description Page reference
14 Date stamp 58
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15 Shutter speed --
16 Key guide
(Press the indicated button to play the
voice memo)
17 Histogram --
18 Shooting mode 24
19 DPOF tag 65
20 Voice memo tag 64
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.
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Preparing the camera for use
This section will guide you on how to prepare the camera before its initial use.
Attaching the camera strap
To attach the lens and neck straps to your camera, do the following:
1. Insert one end of the neck strap through the strap
eyelet.
2. Route it through the buckle as the inner loop.
3. Route the other end of the neck strap to the other
strap buckle to secure it.
Follow the above steps to attach the other side of the
neck strap.
4. Once complete, make sure the straps are
tight.
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Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Refrain children from playing
with the strap.
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Charging the battery
You must charge the battery before using the camera for the first time.
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1. Open the USB/HDMI port cover.
2. Connect the end of the smaller plug of the USB
cable to the camera.
3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the AC
adapter.
4. Plug the AC adapter to a wall outlet to start
charging.
• Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions.
• You can also charge the battery via PC.
• Only use the supplied 5W adapter.
Installing and removing the battery
Use only the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery for the camera, and
always turn off the camera before removing the battery.
To install the battery:
1. Slide the battery/card cover to the left
to release and open it.
2. Push and hold the battery latch to the left.
3. Fully insert the battery in the correct
direction by matching the polarity label on the
battery slot.
4. Close the battery/card cover and then slide it
to the right to lock it in place.
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To remove the battery:
1. Slide the battery/card cover to the left to release and open it.
2. Push the battery latch to the left to release
the battery and remove it from the battery
slot.
3. Close the battery/card cover and then slide it to the right to lock it in place.
• Turn off the camera before removing the battery.
• Use only the specified battery type. Using other battery type may damage the
camera and invalidate the warranty.
• Ensure that the 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.
• The battery may be warm after being 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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Installing and removing an SD card
The camera comes with internal memory for storing captured images or video
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clips. You can also add an SD card to store more files.
To install an SD card:
1. Slide the battery/card cover to the left
to release and open it.
2. Insert an SD card in the correct direction.
3. Close the battery/card cover and then slide it
to the right to lock it in place.
To remove an SD card:
1. Slide the battery/card cover to the left to release and open it.
2. Lightly press the edge of the memory card to eject.
3. Close the battery/card cover and then slide it to the right to lock it in place.
Before initial use of an SD card, please format the card first by pressing
> >
Manage Memory > / > Format > > Yes > .
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Using the LCD display
Flip the LCD display outwards 180° to fully open.
• For high- or low-angle photography, twist it down at the appropriate angle. You
can rotate the display to a maximum of 90° downward.
• For self portrait, rotate it up at the appropriate angle. You can twist the display
to a maximum of 180° upward.
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• In addition to flipping the LCD display, you can rotate it 180° upward and fold
it fully to the back of camera to secure its position.
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• To avoid damage to the display hinge or LCD display, do not twist the display
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more than the angle allowed or place excessive force on the hinge or display.
• The LCD display on this camera is manufactured with sophisticated technology,
and more than 99.99% of the pixels on the LCD display meet standard
specifications. Yet, it is possible that less than 0.01% of the pixels on the LCD
display may have some light spots or show unusual colors. This is normal and does
not indicate display malfunction, nor will this affect the pictures you take with the
camera.
• The LCD monitor looks darker in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a
malfunction.
Turning the Power On and Off
Before turning on the camera, be sure to open the LCD display. See "Using the LCD
display" on page 21.
There are two ways to turn on the camera:
• Press .
The zoom lens extends and the camera is turned on in
• Press and hold .
The camera is turned on in
Playback mode, and the lens is not extended.
Capture mode.
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Setup Menu
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Set Date / Time
SET BACK
Setting the OSD language
Selects the language version shown on the screen.
To select a language:
1. Press > , and then press or .
(Step 1 is needed only after the initial setting
is complete.)
2. Use the wheel dial or press or to
select
Language, and then press or .
3. Press , , , or to select the desired
language.
4. Press to set the language.
Setup Menu
SET BACK
Setting date and time
When using the camera for the first time or when the battery has been removed
from the camera for a long time, you need to set the date and time. The date
and time are recorded when a video or image is captured.
To set date and time:
1. Press > , and then press or .
(Step 1 is needed only after the initial setting
is complete.)
2. Use the wheel dial or press or to
select
Date & Time, and then press or .
3. Press or to adjust the date, time and
date format. Press or to move to
another field as needed.
4. Press to confirm the settings.
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Operating the camera
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Main features
Familiarize yourself with the controls below before you start using the camera.
Mode dial
Rotate the mode dial to select one of the ten shooting modes:
No. Icon Mode Description
1Auto
(Smart
Scene)
2 Program You can configure the appropriate settings to suit
3 Shutter
Priority
4 Aperture
Priority
5 Manual Lets you set both aperture and shutter speed
The camera detects the shooting condition and
automatically switches to the appropriate scene
mode. See "Auto (Smart scene) mode" on page 37
for details.
your shooting environment. See "Program mode"
on page 37 for details.
You can choose a shutter speed, while the aperture
value is automatically determined by the lighting
condition of the subject. See "Shutter Priority
mode" on page 38 for details.
You can choose an aperture value, while the
shutter speed is automatically determined by the
lighting condition of the subject. See "Aperture
Priority mode" on page 38 for details.
manually. See "Manual mode" on page 39 for details.
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No. Icon Mode Description
6 Scene
Mode
7 Filter Lets you select the desired filter to add to the
8 Handheld
Night Shot
9 Background
Defocus
mode
10 Continuous
Burst
Lets you select the desired scene mode that suits
your shooting environment. See "Scene mode" on
page 39 for details.
image you want to take. See "Filter mode" on page
47 for details.
Lets you capture photos in a low-light environment,
such as in the evening or at night. See "Handheld
Night Shot mode" on page 48 for details.
Lets you capture an image that makes a subject
stands out against a blurred background. See
"Background Defocus mode" on page 48 for details.
Lets you capture a series of shots with a single press
of the shutter. See "Continuous Burst mode" on
page 48 for details.
Jog Dial
Use the jog dial to change the following settings:
In Capture mode
• Program mode: Adjusts the flexible program ( 37).
• Aperture Priority mode: Adjusts aperture value ( 38).
• Shutter Priority/Manual mode: Adjusts shutter speed ( 38).
• Scene/Filter mode: Switches to available shooting mode ( 39, 47).
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Wheel Dial
Use the wheel dial to do the following:
In Capture mode
• Manual mode: Adjusts aperture value ( 38).
• Aperture Priority/Shutter Priority/Program/Filter mode: Adjusts EV
compensation value ( 36).
In Playback mode
• Viewing file: Views previous/next file ( 32).
In Menu mode
• Item selection: Chooses an option ( 27).
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4-way buttons
Use the 4-way buttons to do the following:
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1.
Left/Focus:
• Scrolls left on item selection.
• Returns to previous screen.
• Toggles between different focus modes.
See "Selecting the focus mode" on page 35 for
details.
Up/Display:
2.
• Scrolls up in menus.
• Toggles between different display modes.
Right/Flash:
3.
• Scrolls right on item selection.
• Enters submenu.
• Confirms selection.
• Selects a flash mode. See "Using the flash" on page 33 for details.
Down/Self-timer:
4.
• Scrolls down in menus.
• Selects a self-timer mode. See "Using the self-timer" on page 34 for details.
Function/OK button
Press to do the following:
In Capture mode
• Adjust EV compensation: Confirms the setting ( 21).
• Scene/Filter mode: Confirms the mode selection ( 21).
In Menu mode
• Item selection: Confirms the selection or displays the submenu. ( 21).
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Camera menu
Camera Menu
Resolution
Quality
AF Area
Digital Zoom
AF Assist Lamp
O.I.S.
Sharpness
SET BACK
Movie Menu
Movie options
Autofocus Mode
SET BACK
Setup Menu
Sounds
Power Saving
LCD Saving
Date & Time
Language
Create Folder
Fr. No. Reset
SET BACK
Playback menu
Playback Menu
Slideshow
Protect
Voice Memo
Startup Image
DPOF
Tri m
Resize
SET BACK
Sounds
Power Saving
LCD Saving
Date & Time
Language
Create Folder
Fr. No. Reset
Setup Menu
SET BACK
Camera Menu
Resolution
Quality
AF Area
Digital Zoom
AF Assist Lamp
O.I.S.
Sharpness
SET BACK
Camera Menu
Resolution
Quality
AF Area
Digital Zoom
AF Assist Lamp
O.I.S.
Sharpness
SET BACK
Menu button
Press to access the menu for the selected shooting or playback mode.
Use the wheel dial or 4-way buttons to navigate the menus. Press to confirm
the selection.
Selecting menu tabs
In
Camera menu, there are three types of menu tabs: , , .
In
Playback menu, there are two types of menu tabs: , .
• If one of these tabs is highlighted, use the wheel dial or press or to
switch between tabs.
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• Otherwise, press or repeatedly to highlight the tab.
Camera Menu
4288x3216
3264x2448
2304x1728
1600x1200
640x480
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