BenQ G1 User Manual

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Basic operation
The procedure below is a general guideline for basic operation. It is particularly 
useful if you are new to the camera.
1. Flip to open the LCD display and press   to turn the power on. 
2. Set the mode dial to   or other desired shooting mode. See Mode dial on 
page 24 for details.
3. Adjust the LCD display position properly and compose the image.
Use the 
Zoom lever to zoom-in/zoom-out on the subject.
4. Press the shutter halfway to set automatic focus....

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Viewing and deleting files
Viewing files
In Playback mode, you can view captured images or recorded videos. 
1. Press . 
2. Use the wheel dial or press   or   to view other images/videos.
•Slide the 
Zoom lever to   to zoom-in on a captured image.
•Slide the 
Zoom lever to   side to view 9-thumbnail images on the 
screen.
Deleting files
You can delete the unnecessary files.
1. Press . 
2. Press .
3. Press   or   to select the file that you want to delete.
4. Use the wheel...

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Selecting files for deletion
1. Use the wheel dial or press  ,  ,  , or   to locate the file you want to 
delete.
2. Press   to mark the file. 
3. When the file selection is complete, press 
. 
4. Press   or   to select 
Ye s and press   
to confirm the file deletion.
Using the flash
The flash offers additional light source (usually used in a low-light environment). 
You can capture an image using one of the following flash modes.
Slide the Zoom lever to   to view the...

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To select a flash mode:
1. Set the mode dial to the desired shooting 
mode.
2. Press   to enter the Flash mode menu.
3. Use the wheel dial or press   or   to select 
your desired flash mode.
4. Press   to confirm.
Using the self-timer
This feature allows you to set the self-timer settings.
Slow SyncFires the flash immediately at the beginning 
of exposure with a longer shutter speed, so 
balanced ambient lighting of the foreground 
subject and background scene can be...

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To enable self-timer mode:
1. Set the mode dial to the desired shooting 
mode.
2. Press   to enter the Self-timer mode menu.
3. Use the wheel dial or press   or   to select 
your desired self-timer mode.
4. Press   to confirm.
Selecting the focus mode
This feature allows you to define the focus type when capturing an image or a 
recording a video clip.
To select the focus mode:
1. Set the mode dial to the desired shooting 
mode.
2. Press   to enter the Focus mode menu.
3....

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4. Press   to confirm.
Using manual focus
To manually adjust the focus on the subject, do the following:
1. Set the mode dial to the desired shooting 
mode.
2. Press   to enter the Focus mode menu.
3. Use the wheel dial or press   or   to select 
Manual focus.
4. Press   to confirm the selection.
5. Press   or   to select to manually adjust 
the focus
 and press   to confirm the setting.
Adjusting EV setting
EV (Exposure Value) lightens or darkens the entire image. Adjust...

Using Mode Dial in the capture mode  37
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Using Mode Dial in the capture mode
Auto (Smart scene) mode
In this mode, the camera automatically selects the best scene mode from Auto 
( ), Portrait ( ), Landscape ( ), Backlight ( ), Night Portrait ( ), Night 
Scene ( ), Macro ( ), Sports ( ), Text ( ), and Foliage ( ).
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Press the shutter halfway to set automatic focus. The selected shooting mode 
is displayed in the top left corner of the screen.
3. Press the shutter to...

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Shutter Priority mode
Shutter priority is often used when shooting moving subjects. In general, use a 
shorter shutter speed to catch a fast-moving object.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to adjust the shutter speed and press   to confirm the 
setting.
3. Press the shutter halfway to set automatic focus. 
4. Press the shutter to capture an image.
Aperture Priority mode
Aperture priority is often used when shooting static subjects or...

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Manual mode
You can specify the aperture value and shutter speed in Manual mode.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Adjust the settings.
• Use the wheel dial to adjust the aperture 
value and press   to confirm the setting. 
• Use the jog dial to adjust the shutter speed 
and press   to confirm the setting.
3. Press the shutter halfway to set automatic focus. 
4. Press the shutter to capture an image.
Scene mode
Select one of the following scene modes to fit...

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Portrait
Makes the subject (usually a person) stand out 
with smooth and natural-looking skin tones.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
Portrait ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the shutter to capture an image.
Lomo
Creates a lomo-like effect by adding over 
saturated colors, dark corners, and so on.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
2. Use the jog dial to select 
Lomo ().
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
4. Press the...