BenQ G1 User Manual

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Using the LCD display
Flip the LCD display outwards 180° to fully open.
• For high- or low-angle photography, twist it down at the appropriate angle. You 
can rotate the display to a maximum of 90° downward.
• For self portrait, rotate it up at the appropriate angle. You can twist the display 
to a maximum of 180° upward.
• In addition to flipping the LCD display, you can rotate it 180° upward and fold 
it fully to the back of camera to secure its position.
G1 UM - Without...

22  Touring the camera
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Turning the Power On and Off
There are two ways to turn on the camera:
• Press . 
The zoom lens extends and the camera is turned on in 
Capture mode.
• Press and hold  . 
The camera is turned on in 
Playback mode, and the lens is not extended.
• To avoid damage to the display hinge or LCD display, do not twist the display 
more than the angle allowed or place excessive force on the hinge or display.
• The LCD display on this camera is manufactured with sophisticated...

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Setting the OSD language
Selects the language version shown on the screen.
To select a language:
1. Press   >  , and then press   or  . 
(Step 1 is needed only after the initial setting 
is complete.)
2. Use the wheel dial or press   or   to 
select 
Language, and then press   or  .
3. Press  ,  ,  , or   to select the desired 
language.
4. Press   to set the language.
Setting date and time
When using the camera for the first time or when the battery has been removed 
from...

24  Operating the camera
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Operating the camera
Main features
Familiarize yourself with the controls below before you start using the camera.
Mode dial
Rotate the mode dial to select one of the ten shooting modes:
No.IconModeDescription
1Auto 
(Smart 
Scene)The camera detects the shooting condition and 
automatically switches to the appropriate scene 
mode. See Auto (Smart scene) mode on page 37 
for details.
2 Program You can configure the appropriate settings to suit 
your shooting environment....

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Jog Dial
Use the jog dial to change the following settings:
In Capture mode
• Program mode: Adjusts the flexible program ( 37).
• Aperture Priority mode: Adjusts aperture value ( 38).
• Shutter Priority/Manual mode: Adjusts shutter speed ( 38).
• Scene/Filter mode: Switches to available shooting mode ( 39, 47).
Wheel Dial
Use the wheel dial to do the following:
In Capture mode
• Manual mode: Adjusts aperture value ( 38).
• Aperture Priority/Shutter Priority/Program/Filter...

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4-way buttons
Use the 4-way buttons to do the following:
1.
Left/Focus:
• Scrolls left on item selection.
• Returns to previous screen.
• Toggles between different focus modes. 
See Selecting the focus mode on page 35 for 
details.
2.
Up/Display:
• Scrolls up in menus.
• Toggles between different display modes.
3.
Right/Flash:
• Scrolls right on item selection.
• Enters submenu.
• Confirms selection.
• Selects a flash mode. See Using the flash on page 33 for details.
4....

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Menu button
Press   to access the menu for the selected shooting or playback mode.
Use the wheel dial or 4-way buttons to navigate the menus. Press   to confirm 
the selection.
Selecting menu tabs
In 
Camera menu, there are three types of menu tabs:  ,  ,  . 
In 
Playback menu, there are two types of menu tabs:  ,  . 
• If one of these tabs is highlighted, use the wheel dial or press   or   to 
switch between tabs.
• Otherwise, press   or   repeatedly to highlight the...

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Navigating menus
1. Press .
2. Press  , then use the wheel dial or press 
 or   to select a menu option, and then 
press   or   to enter the selected menu.
3. Use the wheel dial or press   or   to an 
option, and then press   or   to enter the 
submenu.
4. Use the wheel dial or press   or   to 
select the desired setting. 
Press   or   to move to another column as 
needed.
5. Press   to confirm.
Camera Menu
Resolution
Quality
AF Area
Digital Zoom
AF Assist Lamp
O.I.S....

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Q key
In Capture mode
To customize Q key as a hot key for specific shooting mode, do the following:
1. Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode. See Mode dial on page 24 
for details.
2. Press  > .
3. Use the wheel dial or press   or   to select 
Q key, and then press   or 
.
4. Use the wheel dial or press  ,  ,  , or 
 to select the desired Q key setting. 
5. Press   to confirm.
6. Press   to exit the menu mode.
In Playback mode
Press   to delete the file. See...

30  Operating the camera
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Using the shutter
• Press the shutter halfway to automatically adjust focus and 
exposure.
Once the focus is set, the focus frame color will turn green. 
• Press the shutter down fully to capture the image.
To prevent your images from being blurred, always hold the camera steadily while 
pressing the shutter. 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...