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L1050 Digital Camera User Manual Welcome...
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Copyright Copyright 2009 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.
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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).
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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.
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• 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).
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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...
Table of Contents Touring the camera ................1 Checking the package contents ................1 Camera ......................... 1 Front view and bottom view ..................1 Rear view ........................2 Preparing the camera for use ............... 2 Charging the battery .................... 3 Using multifunctional buttons ................
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Date Stamp ......................18 Instant Review ....................18 Movie Record mode settings ................18 Other settings ..................19 Playback mode ..................20 Options for playback and editing ..............21 Enlarging an image ...................... 21 Viewing multiple files at a time ................... 21 Slideshow ........................
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 / Quick Guide 2. Digital camera 3. USB cable 4. Battery 5. Hand strap 6.
2 Preparing the camera for use Rear view 1. LCD display 2. T (Tele) - Zoom-in or Scene mode description 3. Strap eyelet 4. W (Wide) - Zoom-out or thumbnail view (Playback mode) 5. Playback mode button - Toggle between Capture and Playback modes) MENU FUNC 6.
Preparing the camera for use 3 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.
4 Preparing the camera for use Using multifunctional buttons You can choose camera settings by pressing the 4-way control or the button. 1. Left/Macro/Auto Focus: • Scrolls left in menus. • Activates Macro mode or Auto Focus mode. 2. Up: •...
Initial setting 5 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.
6 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 to turn the power on. 2. Press > , or to locate a desired options (under two different tabs: ), and then press to make selections.
Capture mode 7 Capture mode 8 8 8 Item Description Page reference Scene mode Flash mode Focus mode Drive mode Zoom bar Image size Number of shots available Image quality AF area Battery status Histogram Exposure value (EV) AE metering White balance •...
8 Capture mode More capture options in FUNC menu Press the FUNC button to access more capture options. Depending on your settings, the displayed option icons in the FUNC menu may vary. My Mode (the most recent 6 record modes Resolution used in order) Quality...
Capture mode 9 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.
10 Capture mode Image quality Icon Mode Description Fine Best image quality with the lowest compression rate. File size is the largest. Normal Better image quality with medium compression rate. File size is medium. Economy Good image quality with the highest compression rate. File size is the smallest.
Capture mode 11 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. Cloudy Used in twilight or shady conditions.
12 Capture mode To select an ISO value: 1. Press > ISO. 2. Press to select an ISO Value. 3. Press to confirm setting. AE metering Icon Mode Description Automatic Exposure metering: Detects the exposure based on multiple points in Matrix the subject area.
Capture mode 13 To select a color mode: 1. Press > Color Mode. 2. Press to select an Effect option. 3. Press to confirm setting. Scene mode Select one of the following scene modes to fit your shooting condition. Icon Mode Description Auto...
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14 Capture mode Self-Portrait Helps take a picture of yourself (and other subjects if available). Building Line contrasts of a building are highlighted. Soft Flowing Water Captures the moments of motion blur on water. L. Portrait Makes the subject (usually a person) stand out while the background is blurred slightly.
Capture mode 15 To select a scene mode: 1. Press > > Scene Mode. 2. The currently selected scene mode shows. Press , or to locate another desired option. When you are selecting from different scene modes, press for detailed explanation of each scene mode.
16 Capture mode Drive mode Icon Mode Description Standard 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.
Capture mode 17 To select an automatic focus area: 1. Press > > AF Area. 2. Press , and then select a focusing area. 3. Press > While using the Face Tracking function, point the camera to where the people (your subjects) are located.
18 Capture mode Digital Zoom Turns on the digital zoom feature. Turns off the digital zoom feature. To select a digital zoom: 1. Press > > Digital Zoom. 2. Press , and then select a digital zoom type or 3. Press >...
Other settings 19 AE metering: Center, Multi, Spot. See "AE metering" on page 12 for more details. Effect: Normal, Vivid, Sepia, B&W, Vivid Red, Vivid Green, Vivid Blue. See "Effect" on page 12 for more details. To select a Movie Record option: 1.
20 Playback mode Playback mode Press to enter the Playback mode. 06.25.2008 06.25.2008 06.25.2008 10/115 10/115 10/115 08.05 08.05 08.05 IMG 0064.JPG IMG 0064.JPG IMG 0064.JPG 1.25MB 1.25MB 1.25MB 1/200 1/200 1/200 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 • When the camera is off, press and hold for at least one second to enter the Playback mode.
Playback mode 21 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.
22 Playback mode Deleting files Removes selected or all files. To delete files: 1. Press > > > Delete > 2. Select whether to delete this selected file, other selected, or all files, and then press Protecting files Prevents selected files from accidental removal. To protect files: 1.
Playback mode 23 4. Press to exit playback. Effect You can add special effects to your images. Option Description Normal No effect is added to the image. Sepia Recorded image will be stored in a sepia tone. B&W Convert image to black & white. Negative Opposite what they were in the original image.
24 Playback mode 3. Press to select the target image size to which you want to reduce. 4. Press , or to locate the area to trim. 5. Press to confirm the change and how to save the image file. Resizing Changes an image file to a smaller size, and overwrites the image file or saves it as another new file.
Working with computer and AV system 25 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...
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26 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. Turn on the printer. Wait for a while until it finishes starting up and is ready to print. 3.
Troubleshooting and service information 27 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.
Turn on the camera, select images with printer when the camera is PictBridge, and then connect to the 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...
Specifications 29 Specifications Image sensor 10 Mega Pixels CCD LCD display 3-inch LTPS LCD; 230K dots Digital Zoom Still image: 1.0X ~ 5.0X (capture) / 1.0X ~ 12.0X (playback) Lens • Focal Length: f = 6.3 (W) ~ 18.9 (T) mm •...
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30 Specifications Interface • Digital output: USB • Audio/Video output (NTSC/PAL) • PictBridge-compatible Power source Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery; CIPA 200 PCS Working temperature 0 - 40 degrees Celsius Dimensions 96.3 x 57.7 x 17.8 mm (W x H x D) Weight 120 g (without battery &...
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