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  • Page 1 L1020 Digital Camera User Manual Welcome...
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright 2009 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this document 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 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 • 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.
  • 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...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents PRECAUTIONS SING MILE APTURE O ACTIVATE MILE APTURE GETTING STARTED SING LINK ETECTION O ACTIVATE LINK ETECTION SING SING THE MODE NPACKING ETTING MAGE IZE AND UALITY ARTS OF THE AMERA SING THE UNCTION NSERTING THE ATTERIES SING THE LASH ATTERY NDICATOR...
  • Page 8 LAYING MAGES LAYING OVIE LIPS & T AGNIFYING RIMMING TILL MAGES IEWING IN HUMBNAIL LAYING A LIDE ELETING ILES ELETING A INGLE ELETING ULTIPLE ILES ELETING ILES ROTECTING A INGLE ROTECTING ILES ROTECTING ULTIPLE ILES DITING MAGES OTATING TILL MAGES HANGING THE MAGE HANGING THE...
  • Page 9 Getting Started Using This Menu Getting Started This section contains information you should know before using this camera. Basic Operation This section explains all recording features of this camera. Basic Recording This section explains how to record still images, movies, and audio files. Other Recording Functions This section explains common operations about recording images.
  • Page 10 Unpacking Camera USB Cable Strap Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Charger Adaptor Battery Software Installation User manual CD-ROM Actual accessories may be different. Note that the shape of the charger plug depends on the area where you purchased the camera. Do not swing the camera around by the strap.
  • Page 11 Parts of the Camera 1. AF Lamp / Self-timer Lamp 2. Flash ( page 27) 3. Lens 4. Microphone 5. Operation Lamp 6. Zoom Button ( page 26) Thumbnail ( page 42) Playback Zoom page 41) 7. Playback Button page 14) 8.
  • Page 12 15. Shutter Button page 21, 32) 16. Power Button ( page 13) 17. Strap Ring 18. USB/AV Terminal page 20, 54) 19. Speaker 20. Tripod Socket 21. Battery Cover ( page 5)
  • Page 13 Inserting the Batteries The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (Li-Ion 820 mAh). Open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. Insert the batteries. Install the battery with the terminal facing inside the camera.
  • Page 14 Charging the Battery Pack The battery is not charged when you purchase the camera. You need to charge the battery before using the camera Place the battery pack in the charger with the label facing up. Connect the AC adaptor to the charger, and then plug it into a power outlet.

  • Page 15: Card

    Inserting the Memory Card You can use SD/SDHC Card with this digital camera. The memory card slot is located beneath the battery cover, adjacent to the battery compartment. Open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.

  • Page 16: Emory

    About Camera Memory This camera is equipped with internal memory. If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all images and movie clips recorded by the camera will be stored in the internal memory. If the memory card is inserted, images and movie clips are stored on the memory card.
  • Page 17 Setting the Date & Time Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Setup Menu page 18). Select [ Date & Time]. Press to select [Date & Time] then press or the SET button to launch the submenu. Set date and time.
  • Page 18 Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is used to compose images while recording, adjust settings and replay images. The following indicators may appear on the LCD monitor while recording or playing back images. REC mode Recording mode ( page 14) Shutter speed ( page 21) Flash (...
  • Page 19 PLAYBACK mode Playback mode ( page 14) Recording info ( page 12) Histogram Protect ( page 45) Captured date & time Voice memo ( page 35) File number / Total Voice memo control ( page 35) Battery ( page 5) DPOF ( page 51) Storage media...

  • Page 20: Tatus

    Changing the LCD Status Press the SET/DISP button changes the LCD status as shown below: REC mode (A) OSD on (B) Full OSD (C) Guide line (D) OSD off Use the “Guide line” to compose images easily before shooting images. PLAYBACK mode (A) OSD on (B) Full OSD...

  • Page 21: N And Off

    Basic Operation Turning the Power On and Off Press the POWER button ( ) to turn on the camera in the REC mode. The power turns on, the lens extends and the LED lights in green. Press the PLAYBACK button ( ) to turn on the camera in the PLAYBACK mode.

  • Page 22: Ode

    Changing the Mode You can record images and voices in the REC mode. And using the PLAYBACK mode to replay, delete, or edit images on the LCD monitor. Switching between REC mode and PLAYBACK mode In REC mode, press the PLAYBACK button ( ) to switch to the PLAY mode.
  • Page 23 Display Title Description Landscape Used for the wide scenic views. Sunset Enhance the red hue for recording sunset images. Backlight Shooting the image of backlight object by changing metering. Smile Capture the most brilliant smile of characters. Capture Kids Take a still image to capture moving kids. Night Scene Shooting the subject while keeping the background night scenery.
  • Page 24 Selecting the ASM mode Set the camera to the REC mode page 14). It cannot be switch to ASM mode while in Movie or Voice REC mode. Launch the ASM mode. Press the ASM button ( ) to toggle switch between Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual Exposure mode.
  • Page 25 Using the Menus When a menu is displayed, the four-way control and the SET button are used to make the desired settings. REC menu Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode page 14). Open the REC menu. Press the MENU button ( ) to display the menu.
  • Page 26 Digital Zoom Off / On Stabilizer Off / On Face Tracking Off / On Photo Frame Off / Frame 1 ~ 10 AF Lamp Auto / Off REC menu list (Movie) Menu Item Available Setting Page Movie Size Metering White Balance Auto / Setup menu Turn the power on, and set the...
  • Page 27 Change the setting. Press ( ) to select an option and press or the SET ( ) button to apply the setting. Press the MENU ( ) button to close the menu. Setup menu list Menu Item Functions [Shutter]: Sets the shutter sound on and off. [Start-up]: Sets a type of the start-up sound.
  • Page 28 Menu Item Functions You can review images on a television with a supplied AV cable page 53). TV Out should be set to either NTSC or PAL TV Out depending on your region. [NTSC]: America, Japan and others [PAL]: Europe, Oceania and others [Computer] / [Printer]: Sets the USB mode to connect the camera with a printer or computer (...
  • Page 29 Basic Recording Recording Still Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode page 14). Compose the subject on the monitor. Aim the focus area ( ) to the subject that you want to take. Half press the shutter button to focus the image. The focus area ( ) becomes green while in focus, then shutter speed ( ), aperture value ( ) and ISO value ( ) are displayed.
  • Page 30 Using Smile Capture Mode The smile capture model uses smile tracking to automatically capture images. Pressing the shutter button will enable the camera to take 6 continuous shots whenever a smile is detected. This feature is most useful in capturing different angles and smiles of moving people.

  • Page 31: Etection

    Using Blink Detection Mode The Blink Detection mode tracks faces and determines captured image that contain subjects with blinked eyes. After shooting, when the camera detects that the subject blinked an eye, a menu selection appears to ask the user whether to save the image or not.
  • Page 32 sing the Q mode The Q mode provides a simplified camera interface. Larger icons and fewer controls make it easier to take pictures anytime, especially for the beginners and elder users. You can use only the basic settings in the Q mode: Flash: Auto / Red eye / Force on / Slow sync / Force off Button...

  • Page 33: Uality

    Setting Image Size and Quality You can select lower image resolution and quality to decrease the image size to capture more images. Choose a suitable setting according to the desired image quality and purpose. For details, see page 17. Resolution Values Image Size Print Size 3648 x 2736...
  • Page 34 Using the Zoom Function Your camera has a combination of optical and digital zoom functions that allows you to zoom in on far away subjects or zoom out for a wide angle shot. The optical zoom is achieved by mechanically adjusting the lens of the camera. The digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the image using a software process.
  • Page 35 Using the Flash The flash is not only for taking pictures when there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Press the flash button to cycle your camera through the various flash modes. The flash will not activate when continuous shooting or movie recording.
  • Page 36 Using the Macro Your camera is equipped with a macro function that allows you to focus on very close subjects. In macro mode you can focus on subjects 15 cm from the lens when in the maximum wide angle setting and 40 cm in the maximum telephoto setting. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode page 14).

  • Page 37: Urst

    Using the Self-timer & Burst Use the self-timer to set a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the image is shot. Use the burst to record continuous still images shooting. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode page 14).

  • Page 38: Riority

    Using the Aperture Priority In this mode, you can set an aperture value to match the brightness. A higher aperture value brings the background out of focus. Selecting a lower aperture value allows you to soften the background. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Aperture Priority page 16).

  • Page 39: Xposure

    Using the Manual Exposure You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve a particular effect. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Manual Exposure page 16). Use the SET button to switch between aperture value and shutter speed control.
  • Page 40 Recording Movie Clips Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Movie mode page 14). Compose the subject on the monitor. Aim the focus area ( ) to the subject that you want to take. The LCD monitor displays the available recording time ( ).
  • Page 41 Setting the Movie Size Movie Size and Image Quality Icon Resolution Frame Rate 720 x 400 640 x 480 30 frames/sec. 320 x 240 640 x 480 ( YouTube) YouTube Mode The YouTube Mode allows you to record movies with predefined video settings for easy upload to the YouTube website.
  • Page 42 Recording Audio Clips Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Voice REC mode page 14). Press the shutter button to start recording. The voices are recorded from the microphone of the camera. Be careful to avoid touching the microphone while recording. Press the shutter button again to end recording.

  • Page 43: Emo

    Recording a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to the still images after you record it. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode page 14). Press to select a still image that you want to add a voice memo to.
  • Page 44 Other Recording Functions Setting the Metering There are 3 different light metering options available on your camera. Option Description Light is measured from the entire shooting screen, but gives more importance to the values near the center. Selects an exposure based on readings from multiple points in the subject area.
  • Page 45 Setting the ISO With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. Option Description Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. ISO 100 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 100 equivalent. ISO 200 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 200 equivalent. ISO 400 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 400 equivalent.
  • Page 46 Setting the Sharpness You can select whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines. Option Description The edges of the image are emphasized. The edges will become sharp, but noise may occur in the recording image. The edges of the image are sharp. This is suitable for printing. The edges of the image are softened.
  • Page 47 Setting Stabilizer When using higher sensitivity and faster shutter speed settings this function helps prevent image blur; caused by hand shake or target movement. This function allows good pictures to be taken with little effort. Setting Face tracking After initializing the face tracking function, the lens will lock the main character in the picture and follow their movements.

  • Page 48: Playing Back Images

    Playback Playing Back Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( page 14). The latest recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. If there are no images stored, a message [No image] appears. Press the four-way control ( ).

  • Page 49: Magnifying & Trimming Still Images

    Magnifying & Trimming Still Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( page 14). Select an image. Press ( ) to select the image that you want to magnify or trimming. Only still images can be magnified and trimmed.

  • Page 50: Viewing In Thumbnail

    Viewing in Thumbnail Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( page 14). Press the zoom button [W], a thumbnail screen is displayed. Use the four-way control to select the desired image, and press [T] or the SET button to show the selected image in full screen.

  • Page 51: Deleting Files

    Deleting Files eleting a Single File Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode page 14). Open the menu. Press the MENU button ( ), then use the four-way control ( ) to select Delete ( ) and press the SET button ( ).

  • Page 52: Deleting Multiple Files

    Deleting Multiple Files Turn the power on, and set the camera to the thumbnail screen ( page 42). Open the menu. Press the MENU button, then Press select to select Delete ( press the SET button. Press to select [Select], and then press the SET button. The frame of the selected image turns green.

  • Page 53: Deleting All Files

    Deleting All Files Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( page 14). Open the menu. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Delete and press the SET button. You can open the menu in full screen or in thumbnail. Press to select [ALL], and then press the SET button.

  • Page 54: Protecting All Files

    Protecting All Files Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( page 14). Open the menu. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Protect ( ) and press the SET button. You can open the menu in full screen or in thumbnail.

  • Page 55: Protecting Multiple Files

    Protecting Multiple Files Turn the power on, and set the camera to the thumbnail screen ( page 42). Open the menu. Press the MENU button, then Press to select to select Protect ( ) and press the SET button. Press to select [Select], and then press the SET button.

  • Page 56: Editing Images

    Editing Images Rotating Still Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( page 14). Press to select the image you want to rotate. Open the menu. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Rotate ) and press the SET button.

  • Page 57: Changing The Image With Effects

    Changing the Image with Effects You may use Red Eye Removal remove the red eye caused by flash from original photo. Or use color filters to save as a new image. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode page 14).

  • Page 58: Copying The Files

    Copying the Files You may copy the data from the camera’s internal memory to the memory card for convenience. Be sure you have inserted a memory card into your digital camera. Set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode. page 14). Open the menu.

  • Page 59: Setting The Dpof

    Setting the 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.

  • Page 60: Choosing A Startup Image

    Choosing a Startup Image Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode page 14). Open the menu. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Start-up Image ( ) and press the SET button. Press to select the image you want, then press the SET button to apply the choice.

  • Page 61: Making Connections

    Making Connections Connecting the Camera to a TV You can display recorded images on a television with a supplied AV cable. Use the optional video/audio cable to connect the camera to the TV page 20). Turn off the camera and the TV. Use the supplied AV cable to connect the camera to the TV set.

  • Page 62: Connecting The Camera To Apc

    Connecting the Camera to a PC There are two ways to download files from the camera’s internal memory or memory card to a computer: Inserting the memory card into a card reader Connecting the camera to a computer using the supplied USB cable Using the Card Reader Eject the memory card from the camera and insert it in a card reader that is...

  • Page 63: Appendix

    Appendix About the Folder & File Name Your digital camera automatically creates a directory of folders in the internal memory or memory card that it uses to organize still images, movie clips and other information. Folder Structure Your camera creates three directory names: DICAM.

  • Page 64: File Naming

    File Naming File name begins with “DSCI” and are followed by a 4-digit number that increases in sequence. File numbering starts from 0001 when a new folder is created. If the highest folder number is 999 and highest file number exceeds 9999, the camera will display the warning message “Folder cannot be created”.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Power does not turn on. Battery is inserted in the wrong Reload battery in the correct direction. direction. Batteries are dead. Replace or recharge batteries. The battery compartment door Make sure the battery compartment is open. door is securely closed.

  • Page 66: Specifications

    Specifications Sensor 10 Mega Pixels CCD, Size : 1/2.3 inch Lens Focal Length : f = 6.2 ( W ) ~ 18.6 ( T ) mm , 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom LCD monitor 2.7” LCD monitor Focus Range Normal: (W) 15 cm ~ Infinity / (T) 40 cm ~ Infinity Macro: (W) 15 cm ~ 1 m / (T) 40 cm~ 1 m Aperture...
  • Page 67 Dimension Camera Body ( W x H x T ) : 91.3x56.6x21.5 mm Weight 120g (w/o battery & SD card) *These specifications are subject to change without notice.

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