BenQ C1450 User Manual

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C1450 Series 
Digital Camera 
User Manual
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							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.
DisclaimerBenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with 
respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness 
for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication 
and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of this company 
to notify any person of such revision or changes.
All other logos, products, or company names mentioned in this manual may be the registered 
trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used for informational purposes 
only.
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in 
private households in the European Union.
This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be disposed 
of as household waste. You must dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to 
the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic 
equipment. For more information about recycling of this equipment, please contact 
your city office, the shop where you purchased the equipment or your household waste 
disposal service. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources and 
ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and environment.
CE Regulatory NoticeHereby, 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).
A “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with the above Directives has been made and is 
available from BenQ Corp. upon request.
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							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. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment 
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following 
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.
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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.
For your safety• Keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of babies, toddlers, and children. In 
particular, small parts such as memory cards and batteries could be easily dismantled and 
swallowed by them.
• Use only the original accessories to avoid possible risks to health and property, and thus meet all 
related legal regulations.
• Do not dismantle the camera under any circumstances.
• When using the flash, do not go too close to human eyes (particularly for babies, toddlers, and 
children) or animal eyes. Otherwise, when the flash fires, the light may cause damage to human 
eyes or irritate animals.
• Batteries could explode, for instance. All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a 
conductive material such as jewelry, keys or beaded chains touch exposed terminals. The material 
may complete an electrical circuit and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any batteries, 
particularly when placing it inside your pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. Do 
not dispose of batteries in fire as they may explode.
• To prevent electric shock, do not attempt to disassemble or repair your camera by yourself.
• Some camera models accept non-rechargeable batteries. When using these batteries, do not 
charge them. Otherwise, dangers such as explosion and fire may occur.
Wa r r a n t y• Warranty is void if damage or system failure occurred due to outside factors such as collision, 
fire, flood, dirt, sewage, earthquake, and other force majeure events as well as incorrect usage of 
electricity or use of non-original accessories.
• It is the sole responsibility of the user if problems (such as data loss and system failure) occurred 
due to non-factory installed software, parts, and/or non-original accessories.
• Do not change the camera. Any changes to the camera invalidate the warranty.
Taking care of your camera• Always keep the camera in a leather case or pouch for better protection against splashes, dust, 
and collision.
• The only way of replacing the battery and the memory card is to open the Battery / Memory 
cover.
• Dispose of unwanted batteries and cameras as permitted by the laws in your countries.
• Water may cause a fire or electric shock. Therefore, store your camera in a dry place.
• If your camera becomes wet, wipe it with a dry cloth as soon as possible.
• Salt or seawater may cause severe camera damage.
• 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.
• Finger grease may be left on the camera lens and will result in unclear images or videos. To avoid 
this problem, be sure to clean the camera lens before taking pictures or recording videos. You 
should also clean the camera lens on a regular basis.
• If the lens is dirty, use a lens brush or soft cloth to clean the lens.
• Do not touch the lens with your fingers.
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							• 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. So, you can have a backup solution if data loss occurs.
• If the lens cannot retract into the camera, please replace the batteries first (usually this is because 
of drained batteries). Then the lens should retract automatically. If the lens still cannot retract, 
please contact your dealer.
• Under no circumstances should you push the lens back manually as this may damage the camera.
• All original accessories are designed only for use with this camera model you purchased. Do not 
use these accessories with other camera models or cameras of other brands to avoid 
unpredictable danger or damage.
• Before initial use of a memory card, always use the camera to format the card first.
• Remember to slide the write-protect tab (if available) to the unlock position. Otherwise, all data 
(if any) on the memory card is protected and the card cannot be edited or formatted.
Operating environment• Do not use or store your camera in the environments listed below:
• Direct sunlight
•Dusty places
• Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources
• In a closed car that is in direct sunlight
• Unstable locations
• Do not use your camera outdoors when it is raining or snowing.
• Do not use your camera in or near water.
• The camera operating temperature is between 0 and 40 degrees Celsius. It is normal for the 
operating time to be shortened when the temperature is low.
• The capacity of your camera batteries will reduce each time it is charged/emptied.
• Storage at too high or low temperatures will also result in a gradual capacity loss. As a result, the 
operating time of your camera may be considerably reduced.
• It is normal for the camera to become warm during operation, because the camera casing can 
conduct heat.
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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 hand strap to the camera and always 
hold the camera by keeping the hand 
strap around your wrist.
If the batteries suddenly depleted and 
caused the lens fail to retract, please 
carefully protect the lens to avoid 
collision and insert batteries with full 
power ASAP.When the camera is not in use, always 
turn the power off and make sure the 
lens has retracted successfully before 
storing the camera in its case. If you do 
not intend to use the camera for a long 
time, please remove the batteries 
from the camera and store the batteries 
carefully.
Keep your camera away from sharp 
objects and avoid collision.When the camera is not in use, please 
place it in a steady place. Plus, always 
keep your camera away from pressure 
or any other similar environment 
(for example, in a pant pocket) to 
avoid possible damage.
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							Table of Contents
Touring the camera  ......................................................................... 1
Checking the package contents  ........................................................................ 1
Camera .............................................................................................................. 1
Front view and bottom view  ................................................................................... 1
Preparing the camera for use  .......................................................... 3
Using multifunctional buttons ......................................................................... 4
Using an SD card  .............................................................................................. 4
Initial setting  .................................................................................... 5
Setting language  ................................................................................................ 5
Setting date and time  ........................................................................................ 5
Operating the camera ...................................................................... 6
Capture mode  .................................................................................. 7
More capture options in the Function menu  .................................................. 8
Flash mode  ........................................................................................................ 9
Face Tracking  .................................................................................................... 9
Focus mode  ..................................................................................................... 10
Image size  ........................................................................................................ 10
Image quality  ................................................................................................... 10
Setting EV  ........................................................................................................ 11
White Balance  ................................................................................................. 11
ISO ................................................................................................................... 12
AE metering ..................................................................................................... 12
Effect ................................................................................................................ 13
Shooting mode  ................................................................................................ 13
Aperture Priority ............................................................................................. 16
Shutter Priority  ............................................................................................... 16
Manual mode  .................................................................................................. 16
Drive mode ...................................................................................................... 17
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)  .................................................................. 17
AF area  ............................................................................................................. 17
AF Assist Lamp ................................................................................................ 18
Setting sharpness, saturation and contrast  .................................................... 18
Digital Zoom  ................................................................................................... 18
Date Stamp  ...................................................................................................... 19
Instant Review  ................................................................................................. 19
Smart Scene  ..................................................................................................... 19
Blink Detector  ................................................................................................. 19
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							Love Portrait  ................................................................................................... 20
Pre-composition ............................................................................................. 20
Smile Catch  ..................................................................................................... 20
Web Auction  ................................................................................................... 20
Movie Record mode settings  .......................................................................... 21
Battery status  ................................................................................................... 22
Other settings ................................................................................. 23
Playback mode  ............................................................................... 25
Options for playback and editing ................................................................... 26
Enlarging an image  ................................................................................................ 26
Rotating an image  .................................................................................................. 26
Viewing multiple files at a time ............................................................................. 26
Playing back video clips  ......................................................................................... 27
Adjusting the playback volume  ............................................................................. 27
Slideshow ................................................................................................................ 27
Deleting files ........................................................................................................... 28
Protecting files ........................................................................................................ 28
Red-eye Removal  ................................................................................................... 28
Voice memo  ........................................................................................................... 29
Photo Effect  ............................................................................................................ 29
Trimming ............................................................................................................... 30
Resizing ................................................................................................................... 30
Startup image  ......................................................................................................... 31
DPOF ...................................................................................................................... 31
Radial Blur .............................................................................................................. 31
Working with computer and AV system ...................................... 32
Bundled software  ............................................................................................ 32
Connecting the camera to a computer  .......................................................... 32
Connecting the camera to an AV system ....................................................... 32
Printing images  ............................................................................................... 32
Printing with PictBridge  ........................................................................................ 32
Troubleshooting and service information  ................................... 34
Technical support  ........................................................................................... 35
Specifications ................................................................................. 36
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							Touring the camera  1
English
To u r i n g  t h e  c a m e r a
Checking the package contents
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items.
• 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.
Camera
Front view and bottom view
1. User Manual or 
Quick Guide
2. Digital camera
3. Non-rechargeable 
AA Alkaline 
batteries
4. Software & User 
Manual CD
5. USB cable
6. Hand strap
1. Shutter button
2. S.S.F. (Super Shake-Free) button
3. Power button
4. Speaker
5. Flash
6. AF Assist Lamp / Self-timer LED 
indicator
7. USB / AV port
8. Lens
9. Microphone
10. Battery cover
11. Memory card cover
12. Tripod mount
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							2  Touring the camera
English
Rear view
1. LCD display
2.W (Wide)   - Zoom-out, turn off the 
Shooting mode description, or enter the 
thumbnail or calendar view (Playback 
mode)
3.T (Tele)   - Zoom-in or turn on the 
Shooting mode description
4. Playback mode button   - Toggle 
between Capture and Playback modes
5. Status LED
6. Strap eyelet
7. Multifunctional buttons (including a 
4-way control and a   button)
8. MENU button   or return to the 
previous menu
9. FUNC / Delete button   - 
Activate FUNC menu (Capture mode) or 
delete photos (Playback mode)
Indicator State Description
Status LED No light The digital camera is off.
Solid green The digital camera is ready to capture images.
Blinking green The digital camera is powering on and cannot focus 
or capture video clips, or is in the power-saving 
mode.
The flash is charging, or the USB communication/
transfer is in progress.
Self-timer LED Blinking red The self-timer function is activated.
• It is normal for the camera to become warm during operation, because the camera 
casing can conduct heat.
• 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.
• To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button, always 
hold the camera steady. This is especially important when you are shooting under low 
lighting conditions, under which your camera may reduce the shutter speed to ensure 
your images are properly exposed.
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