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  • Page 1 E1460 Series Digital Camera User Manual Welcome...
  • Page 2 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 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 a foreign substance or water gets in your camera, please turn the power off immediately and disconnect the batteries. 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.
  • 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 battery suddenly depleted and When the camera is not in use, always caused the lens fail to retract, please...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Touring the camera ................. 1 Checking the package contents ................ 1 Camera ......................2 Front view and bottom view ................... 2 Preparing the camera for use ............3 Charging the battery ..................4 Using multifunctional buttons ................. 5 Using an SD card ....................
  • Page 8 Blink Detector ....................24 Love Portrait ....................24 Pre-composition ..................... 25 Smile Catch ..................... 25 LOMO ......................25 Fisheye ......................25 Web Auction ....................26 Movie Record mode settings ................27 Battery status ....................28 Other settings ................. 28 Playback mode ................31 Options for playback and editing ..............

  • Page 9: Touring The Camera

    Touring the camera 1 Touring the camera Checking the package contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. 1. User Manual or Quick Guide 2. Digital camera 3. USB cable 4. Battery 5. Hand strap 6.

  • Page 10: Camera

    2 Touring the camera Camera Front view and bottom view 1. T (Tele) - Zoom-in or turn on the Shooting mode description 2. Shutter button 3. W (Wide) - Zoom-out, turn off the Shooting mode description, or enter the thumbnail view (Playback mode) 4.

  • Page 11: Preparing The Camera For Use

    Preparing the camera for use 3 Indicator State Description Status LED No light The digital camera is off. Solid green • The digital camera is ready to capture images. • The digital camera is powering on, or is in the power-saving mode.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    4 Preparing the camera for use To remove the battery: 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Pull the battery out (C). 3. Close the battery cover (D). 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 a wall outlet (or a computer), and then fully discharge it through normal use at least once.

  • Page 13: Using Multifunctional Buttons

    Preparing the camera for use 5 • 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 green. When the battery is fully charged, the status LED indicator is off.

  • Page 14: Using An Sd Card

    6 Preparing the camera for use Using an SD card The camera comes with internal memory for storing captured images, video clips, or audio files. You can also add an SD card to store more files. To install an SD card: 1.

  • Page 15: Initial Setting

    Initial setting 7 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.

  • Page 16: Operating The Camera

    8 Operating the camera 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 the Power button to turn the power on. 2. Slide the mode switch to and press >...

  • Page 17: Capture Mode

    Capture mode 9 Capture mode 9999 9999 -1.0 Item Description Page reference Shooting mode Flash mode Focus mode Drive mode S.S.F. Number of shots available Image size Image quality Face Tracking White Balance AE metering Exposure value (EV) AF area Histogram Battery status Camera shake warning...

  • Page 18: More Capture Options In The Function Menu

    10 Capture mode • In the Capture mode, press to toggle among 5 display modes (standard, complete, none, rule of thirds, and Help Screen). • 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.

  • Page 19: Flash Mode

    Capture mode 11 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 conditions.

  • Page 20: Focus Mode

    12 Capture mode Focus mode Icon Mode Description Auto focus Adjusts focus automatically. Macro Used when capturing images at a close distance. Pan Focus Used when you want to capture the subjects in a certain focus range. Infinity Used when capturing images at long distance. To select the focus mode: 1.

  • Page 21: Setting Ev

    Capture mode 13 To select an image quality level: 1. Press > Image Quality. 2. Press to select a setting. 3. Press to confirm setting. Setting EV EV (Exposure Value) lightens or darkens the entire image. Adjust EV when the brightness between the subject and the background is not balanced, or when the subject occupies only a small part of the picture.

  • Page 22: Iso

    14 Capture mode To select White Balance: 1. Press > White Balance. 2. Press to select a white balance option. The preview result based on the currently selected white balance is shown in the middle thumbnail. (When selecting the manual mode, you must first point the adjustment frame shown on the screen at a blank sheet of white paper or something similar, and press the Shutter for the camera to detect proper colors.)

  • Page 23: Effect

    Capture mode 15 Effect Adds color filter effects to the image or video you want to capture. Icon Mode Description Normal No effects are added. LOMO (For Movie Record only) Creates a lomo-like effect by adding over saturated colors, dark corners, and so on. Vivid Adds an effect with very clear and bright color tones.

  • Page 24: Shooting Mode

    16 Capture mode After - when Color Accent (Green) is applied After - when Color Accent (Blue) is applied To select an effect: 1. Press > Effect. 2. Press to select an Effect option. The preview result based on the currently selected effect is shown in the middle thumbnail.
  • Page 25 Capture mode 17 Shutter Priority You can choose a shutter speed, while the aperture value is automatically determined by the lighting condition of the subject. Manual Lets you set both aperture and shutter speed manually. Smile Catch Automatically takes a shot when a smile is detected.
  • Page 26 18 Capture mode Night Scene Captures photos in a low-light environment, such as in the evening or at night. Night Portrait Shoots night scenes and portraits clearly. Please keep the camera steady or use a tripod while using this mode. Self Portrait Takes a self portrait with at least one face in a confined area.
  • Page 27 Capture mode 19 Snow Used under a very bright light environment such as snow scenes. Fireworks Adds exposure time to shoot firework trails. Please keep the camera steady or use a tripod while using this mode. Building Enhances lines & contracts to highlight the sense of the three dimensions (3D) for a building.
  • Page 28 20 Capture mode Party Captures the party atmosphere usually under indoor light source. Text Improves clarity & contrast when taking a close-up picture of documents. Child Increases sensitivity and emphasizes children's skin tones. Foliage Takes a clear and vivid picture of flowers or plant leaves by emphasizing their saturation and sharpness.

  • Page 29: Aperture Priority

    Capture mode 21 1. Press > > Shooting Mode > 2. The currently selected shooting mode shows. Press to locate another desired option. When you are selecting from different shooting modes, slide to for detailed explanation of each shooting mode. Slide to to close the shooting mode description when you are done.

  • Page 30: Drive Mode

    22 Capture mode Drive mode Icon Mode Description Off (Single) Takes one picture at a time. Self-timer Automatically takes a picture after 2 or 10 second delay. This mode is useful when you want to be part of the picture. Double Performs delay and capture twice: 1.

  • Page 31: Af Assist Lamp

    Capture mode 23 To select an automatic focus area: 1. Press > > AF Area. 2. Press , and then select a focusing area. 3. Press > AF Assist Lamp This function emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when half pressed the Shutter button.

  • Page 32: Instant Review

    24 Capture mode To set the date stamp: 1. Press > > Date Stamp. 2. Press , and then select Date, Date & Time, or 3. Press > Instant Review This feature displays the still image that just recorded for 1 second. To set the Instant Review: 1.

  • Page 33: Pre-Composition

    Capture mode 25 3. The camera continues to detect faces and take more pictures by repeating Step 2. This face tracking will automatically stop if no faces are detected. Pre-composition Captures the background first for positioning the final image. Ideal for asking others to take your photo.

  • Page 34: Web Auction

    26 Capture mode Before After Web Auction Combines maximum 4 shots into one single image at the VGA (640 x 480) size, so it can be quickly used in situations such as Internet auctions. 1. Press > > Shooting Mode and select Web Auction. 2.

  • Page 35: Movie Record Mode Settings

    Capture mode 27 Movie Record mode settings Icon Description Video Format: HD 720p (16:9; 1280 x 720), VGA (640 x 480), QVGA (320 x 240), or Web sharing (640 x 480). • Video recording will automatically stop when the video file size reaches 4 GB.

  • Page 36: Battery Status

    28 Other settings 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. Other settings Press > , and then select an option. Option Description Sounds...
  • Page 37 Other settings 29 File Numbering Stores the most recently used file number [Series] regardless of deleted files or a change of memory card. This is useful for avoiding the file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer. Resets file numbering each time the memory card [Reset] is changed.
  • Page 38 30 Other settings Auto Rotation Automatically changes the image orientation (for [On] viewing on the camera only; actual image content is not changed) as you change the camera [Off] holding position. For example, if an image was taken when the camera was held horizontally, the image will still be displayed horizontally (its original orientation) during playback when the camera is held...

  • Page 39: Playback Mode

    Playback mode 31 Playback mode Slide the mode switch to and enter the Playback mode. 01.15.2009 01.15.2009 01.15.2009 10/115 10/115 08:05 08:05 08:05 IMG 0064.JPG IMG 0064.JPG 1.25MB 1.25MB 1/200 1/200 F2.8 F2.8 While pausing video playback, you can press the shutter to capture the video frame as a still image in the VGA format.

  • Page 40: Options For Playback And Editing

    32 Playback mode Options for playback and editing When the camera is in the Playback mode, press , or to move to different files. You can also select any of the following options. Enlarging an image Magnifies an image, so more details can be seen. To enlarge an image: 1.

  • Page 41: Playing Back Video Clips

    Playback mode 33 Playing back video clips View recorded video clips in the playback mode. To view a video clip: 1. Slide the mode switch to 2. Press to move to the video clip you want to view. 3. Start playing back. •...

  • Page 42: Deleting Files

    34 Playback mode • Applies a horizontal transition effect. • Applies a vertical transition effect. • Applies a horizontal transition effect by intersecting an image. • You can set the interval between 1/3/5/10 seconds. 4. Select whether you want to repeat the slideshow. 5.

  • Page 43: Photo Effect

    Playback mode 35 To record a voice memo: 1. Slide the mode switch to 2. Press to move to the image you want to add a voice memo. 3. Press > > Voice Memo > 4. Select Start > to start recording your voice. 5.

  • Page 44: Trimming

    36 Playback mode 5. Press to confirm the change and save the image file. Trimming Crops part of an image file, reduces the image size, and overwrites the image file or saves it as another new file. To trim an image: 1.

  • Page 45: Startup Image

    Playback mode 37 Startup image Sets the welcome screen when the camera is powering on. To select a startup image: 1. Press > > Startup Image > • To use the default startup image, select Default. • To use a custom image, select My Photos and press to select an image.

  • Page 46: Active Display

    38 Playback mode Active Display When Active Display is on and the camera is in the playback mode, you can shake the camera clockwise (when the camera is held horizontally) to move to the previous file. To move to the next file, just shake the camera counterclockwise (when the camera is held horizontally).

  • Page 47: Working With Computer And Av System

    Working with computer and AV system 39 Working with computer and AV system Bundled software The camera offers the following programs on a CD. ArcSoft Combines photo editing with creative enhancement and sharing tools PhotoImpression 5 that maximize your digital media experience. ArcSoft Creates multimedia presentations by combining photos and video VideoImpression 2...
  • Page 48 40 Working with computer and AV system To print images from a PictBridge-compatible printer: 1. Connect the end of the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your printer. 3.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting And Service Information

    Troubleshooting and service information 41 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 There is no battery or the battery is Insert the battery correctly.

  • Page 50: Technical Support

    Connect the camera to the printer, images with printer when the camera is turn on the camera, and then select PictBridge- powered off. Printer. compliant printers. Technical support For technical assistance, free driver updates, product information, and news releases, visit the following web site: http://www.BenQ.com...

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications 43 Specifications Sensor Sony 14 Mega Pixels, 1/2.3 inch CCD Zoom Optical: 4X Digital: Up to 5X (Preview) / Up to 12X (Playback) Lens f = 5.05 (W) ~ 20.2 (T) mm F: 2.8 (W) ~ 6.3 (T) f = 28 mm ~ 112 mm, 35 mm equivalent Focus Range Normal: W= 12 cm ~ Infinity Macro: W= 12 cm ~ 100 cm...
  • Page 52 44 Specifications Accessories USB Cable / Software & User Manual CD / User Manual or Quick Guide / Hand Strap / Leather case / Li-ion battery / AC power adapter Available accessories depend on the actual items shipped and may vary from the list above. All information, designs, and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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