BenQ G1 User Manual
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Touring the camera 21 English 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 Safety Reg - EN.book Page 21 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 10:39 AM Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals
22 Touring the camera English 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 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. Before turning on the camera, be sure to open the LCD display. See Using the LCD display on page 21. G1 UM - Without Safety Reg - EN.book Page 22 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 10:39 AM Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals
Touring the camera 23 English 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 the camera for a long time, you need to set the date and time. The date and time are recorded when a video or image is captured. To set date and time: 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 Date & Time, and then press or . 3. Press or to adjust the date, time and date format. Press or to move to another field as needed. 4. Press to confirm the settings. Setup Menu SET BACK Setup Menu YY/MM/DD 010100002012 Set Date / Time SET BACK G1 UM - Without Safety Reg - EN.book Page 23 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 10:39 AM Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals
24 Operating the camera English 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. See Program mode on page 37 for details. 3 Shutter PriorityYou can choose a shutter speed, while the aperture value is automatically determined by the lighting condition of the subject. See Shutter Priority mode on page 38 for details. 4 Aperture PriorityYou can choose an aperture value, while the shutter speed is automatically determined by the lighting condition of the subject. See Aperture Priority mode on page 38 for details. 5 Manual Lets you set both aperture and shutter speed manually. See Manual mode on page 39 for details. 123 6 7 85 4 10 9 G1 UM - Without Safety Reg - EN.book Page 24 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 10:39 AM Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals
Operating the camera 25 English 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 mode: Adjusts EV compensation value ( 36). In Playback mode • Viewing file: Views previous/next file ( 32). In Menu mode • Item selection: Chooses an option ( 27). 6 Scene ModeLets you select the desired scene mode that suits your shooting environment. See Scene mode on page 39 for details. 7 Filter Lets you select the desired filter to add to the image you want to take. See Filter mode on page 47 for details. 8 Handheld Night ShotLets you capture photos in a low-light environment, such as in the evening or at night. See Handheld Night Shot mode on page 48 for details. 9 Background Defocus modeLets you capture an image that makes a subject stands out against a blurred background. See Background Defocus mode on page 48 for details. 10 Continuous Burst Lets you capture a series of shots with a single press of the shutter. See Continuous Burst mode on page 48 for details. No.IconModeDescription G1 UM - Without Safety Reg - EN.book Page 25 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 10:39 AM Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals
26 Operating the camera English 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. Down/Self-timer: • Scrolls down in menus. • Selects a self-timer mode. See Using the self-timer on page 34 for details. Function/OK button Press to do the following: In Capture mode • Adjust EV compensation: Confirms the setting ( 21). • Scene/Filter mode: Confirms the mode selection ( 21). In Menu mode • Item selection: Confirms the selection or displays the submenu. ( 21). 12 3 4 G1 UM - Without Safety Reg - EN.book Page 26 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 10:39 AM Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals
Operating the camera 27 English 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 tab. Camera menu Camera Menu Resolution Quality AF Area Digital Zoom AF Assist Lamp O.I.S. Sharpness SET BACKMovie Menu Movie options Autofocus Mode SET BACKSetup Menu Sounds Power Saving LCD Saving Date & Time Language Create Folder Fr. No. Reset SET BACK Playback menu Playback Menu Slideshow Protect Voice Memo Startup Image DPOF Tr i m Resize SET BACKSounds Power Saving LCD Saving Date & Time Language Create Folder Fr. No. ResetSetup Menu SET BACK Camera Menu SET BACK4288x3216 3264x2448 2304x1728 1600x1200 640x480 4320x2430Camera Menu Resolution Quality AF Area Digital Zoom AF Assist Lamp O.I.S. Sharpness SET BACK Camera Menu Resolution Quality AF Area Digital Zoom AF Assist Lamp O.I.S. Sharpness SET BACK G1 UM - Without Safety Reg - EN.book Page 27 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 10:39 AM Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals
28 Operating the camera English 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. Sharpness SET BACK Camera Menu Resolution AF Area Digital Zoom AF Assist Lamp O.I.S. Sharpness SET BACK Camera Menu SET BACK Supper Fine Fine G1 UM - Without Safety Reg - EN.book Page 28 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 10:39 AM Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals
Operating the camera 29 English 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 Deleting files on page 32 for details. The function is only available in P/Tv/Av/M mode. Camera MenuOff ISO AFB Metering Resolution AE lock LCD offAF area MWB Color Mode Quality Movie options AF lock SET BACK Customized Q key (Color Mode) 1/2501/250F 5.6F 5.6 00150015Color ModeNormal Use the wheel dial or press or to select the desired setting. / G1 UM - Without Safety Reg - EN.book Page 29 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 10:39 AM Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals
30 Operating the camera English 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 properly exposed. G1 UM - Without Safety Reg - EN.book Page 30 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 10:39 AM Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com BenQ Manuals