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- Page 1 C1420 Digital Camera User Manual Welcome...
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Page 2: Users In Private Households In The European Union
Copyright Copyright 2010 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company. -
Page 3: Fcc Statement
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. -
Page 4: For Your Safety
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. -
Page 5: Operating Environment
If the lens is dirty, use a lens brush or soft cloth to clean the lens. Do not touch the lens with your fingers. If a foreign substance or water gets in your camera, please turn the power off immediately and disconnect the batteries. - Page 6 Do not hold the camera by excessive To avoid accidental falling, please attach force. Plus, be sure to protect the the hand strap to the camera and always camera from strong impacts. hold the camera by keeping the hand strap around your wrist. If the batteries suddenly depleted and When the camera is not in use, always caused the lens fail to retract, please...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 31 Setup Menu Overview 33 TRANSFERRING FILES TO Package Contents YOUR COMPUTER 10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 33 Downloading Your Files CAMERA 34 EDITING SOFTWARE 10 Front View INSTALLATION 10 Rear View 35 SPECIFICATIONS 11 LCD Monitor Display 36 Troubleshooting and service 13 GETTING STARTED information... - Page 8 EN-8...
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Page 9: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 14.0-megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 4288X3216 pixels. Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items: Common Product Components:... -
Page 10: Getting To Know Your Camera
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1. Shutter button Power button ON/OFF 3. Flash 4. Self-timer LED 5. Microphone 6. USB terminal 7. Lens Rear View a. LCD monitor b. Status LED c. Strap holder d. Battery / Memory card cover e. -
Page 11: Lcd Monitor Display
LCD Monitor Display Capture mode 1. Zoom status 00214 00214 00214 2. Available number of shots 3. Storage media Internal memory (no card) SD/SDHC memory card 4. Battery condition Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power 2010.01.01 2010.01.01 2010.01.01 13:15 13:15... - Page 12 Video mode 1. Zoom status 2. Storage media 3. Battery condition 4. Focus setting 5. Flash mode 6. Self-timer icon 7. Video resolution 8. Available recording time/Elapsed time 9. Date and time 10. Video quality 11. Audio off icon 00:00:00 / 02:28:49 00:00:00 / 02:28:49 00:00:00 / 02:28:49 13:15...
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Page 13: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Preparation 1. Attach the camera strap. 2. Open the battery/memory card cover. 3. Insert the supplied batteries with correct orientation as shown. 4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional). The camera has 32MB internal memory (23MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/SDHC memory card to expand the camera’s memory capacity. -
Page 14: Initial Settings
Initial Settings The language & date/time needs to be set if and when: The camera is turned on for the first time. The camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the batteries for an extended period of time. 1. -
Page 15: Choosing The Language
Choosing the Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [ ] or [ ]; or press the 7 button. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. -
Page 16: Capture Mode
CAPTURE MODE Capturing Images Your camera is equipped with a 2.7" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on. 2. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [ 3. -
Page 17: Setting The Scene Mode
Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the available 23 scene modes, you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings. 1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [ ], and press the SET button. 2. -
Page 18: Taking Images With Intelligent Scene Mode
Scene mode Description Night Scene Select this mode when you want to capture dark scenes such as night views. Candlelight Select this mode when you want to capture photos of candlelight scene, without spoiling the ambience. Fireworks Select this mode when you want to capture fireworks clearly with optimal exposure. -
Page 19: Setting The Panorama Mode
Setting the Panorama Mode This mode is designed to make it easier to take a series of shots then stitch them together with software to make a single image. 1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [ ], and press the SET button. -
Page 20: Recording Shots Using Face Detection Technology
Recording Shots using Face Detection Technology Face Detection Technology can identify and focus on the human faces in the image. This advanced function simultaneously detects up to 10 human faces regardless of their position in the scene. 1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [ 2. -
Page 21: Self-Portrait Function
Self-portrait Function Use this function to take pictures of yourself or include yourself in pictures. 1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [ 2. Press the e button, and select [ ] icon with the buttons. Press the SET button. -
Page 22: Video Mode
VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 / 640 x 480 / 720p pixels. 1. Press the button, and set the camera mode to MODE 2. Compose the image. 3. -
Page 23: Playback Mode
PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor. 1. Press the 7 button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be displayed in forward or reverse sequence with the buttons. -
Page 24: Removing Red-Eye
Removing Red-eye You can use this function to remove the red-eye effect after an image is taken. 1. Press the 7 button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the image that you want to edit with the buttons. -
Page 25: Protecting Images
Protecting Images Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Press the 7 button. The last image appears on the screen. Protect 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the Next Menu buttons. -
Page 26: Erasing Images
Erasing Images Erasing a single image / Erasing all images The quick delete function enables you to delete the last captured image during capture. 1. Press the 7 button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the image you want to erase with the buttons. -
Page 27: Menu Options
MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. AUTO MENU MENU 1. Press the button to turn the power on. ON/OFF 2. Press the button, and set the camera mode to any scene mode. MODE 3. - Page 28 Color This sets the color of the image that will be captured. * Standard / Vivid / Sepia / B&W / Blue / Red / Green / Yellow / Purple Saturation This sets the saturation of the image that will be captured. * High / Standard / Low Metering This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure.
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Page 29: Video Menu
Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. MENU MENU 1. Press the button, and set the camera mode to [ MODE 2. Press the button to enter the [Video] menu. MENU 3. -
Page 30: Playback Menu
Playback Menu In the [7] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback. Protect Next Menu MENU 1. Press the 7 button. 2. Press the button. MENU 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the button to enter its respective menu. -
Page 31: Setup Menu
Setup Menu Set your camera’s operating environment. MENU 1. Press the button, and set the camera mode to [ ] or [ ]; or press the 7 MODE button. 2. Press the button. MENU 3. Select the [Setup] at the end of the Menu with the buttons, and press the button. - Page 32 Light Freq. This camera supports different lighting frequencies: 50 Hz and 60 Hz. When photographing under fluorescent lighting, select the correct frequency setting depending in your local area's voltage. * 50 Hz / 60 Hz LCD Bright. Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor. * Standard / Bright Format Refer to section in this manual titled “Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory”...
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Page 33: Transferring Files To Your Computer
TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement Windows Macintosh Pentium III 1GHz or equivalent PowerPC G3/G4/G5 Windows XP/Vista/7 OS 10.3.9 or later 512MB RAM 256MB RAM (512 MB recommended) 150MB available hard disk space 128MB available hard disk space CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive Available USB port Available USB port... -
Page 34: Editing Software Installation
EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION There are 2 types of software that are included on the CD-ROM: ArcSoft MediaImpression™ - Easily, creatively, and productively manage your multimedia files. Create your own movies or photo slide shows, and share your photo, video and music files easily through simple email attachments or popular photo printing and video sharing websites. -
Page 35: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/2.33” CCD sensor (14.0 megapixels) Still image 14M(4288x3216),8M(3264x2448),4M(2304x1728), Image resolution 2M(1600x1200) ,VGA(640x480) Video clip HD(720p)/30fps, VGA(640x480)/30fps, QVGA(320x240)/30fps LCD monitor 2.7” full color TFT LCD (230K pixels) 32MB internal memory (23MB available for image storage) Recording media Supports SD/SDHC memory card (up to 32GB) (optional) File format DCF, JPEG (EXIF 2.2), Motion-JPEG (AVI), HD720p/30fps... -
Page 36: Troubleshooting And Service Information
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 There are no batteries or the Insert the batteries correctly. -
Page 37: Technical Support
Connect the camera to the PictBridge-compliant printer when the camera is printer, turn on the camera, and printers. powered off. then select Printer. Technical support For technical assistance, free driver updates, product information, and news releases, visit the following web site: http://www.BenQ.com EN-37...