BenQ DC T1460 User manual

Welcome
DC T1460 Digital Camera
User Manual
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Patents
This BenQ digital camera is covered by the following patent:
TW patent I321258
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.
Disclaimer
BenQ 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 Notice
Hereby, 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.
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.
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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 user's authority to operate this equipment.
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.
Warranty
• 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 the accompanying 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/card 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.
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• Do not touch the lens with your fingers.
• 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
•Dustyplaces
• 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 battery suddenly depleted and
caused the lens fail to retract, please
carefully protect the lens to avoid
collision and insert a battery 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 battery
from the camera and store the battery
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
Table of Contents
Touring the camera ......................1
Checking the package contents ..........1
Camera components ...........................2
Front and bottom views ...............2
Rear view .......................................2
Preparing the camera for use .......3
Charging the battery ...........................4
Using touch screen and buttons ........5
Using an SD card ................................5
Initial setting .......................................6
Setting language ..................................6
Setting date and time ..........................6
Operating the camera ...................7
Viewing captured images and
videos .............................................8
Capture mode .............................10
Shooting mode ..................................11
Flash mode ........................................16
Drive mode ........................................17
Focus mode .......................................17
Menu .................................................18
Resolution .........................................18
Quality ...............................................18
EV compensation ..............................19
White balance ...................................19
ISO sensitivity ...................................20
Metering (Automatic exposure
metering) ...........................................20
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ....21
AF Area ..............................................21
AF Assist Lamp .................................21
Setting sharpness, saturation &
contrast ..............................................21
Effect ..................................................22
Digital Zoom .....................................23
Date Stamp ........................................24
Instant Review ...................................24
Smart Scene .......................................24
Blink Detector ...................................24
Love Portrait .....................................24
Pre-composition ............................... 25
Smile Catch ....................................... 25
LOMO ............................................... 25
Fisheye ............................................... 26
Web Auction ..................................... 26
Movie Record mode settings ........... 27
System settings ............................ 28
Playback mode ............................30
Deleting files ............................... 31
Search Photos .............................. 32
Slideshow .................................... 32
Favorite ....................................... 32
Quick Retouch ............................ 32
Red-eye Removal ........................ 32
Perspective Control .................... 33
Radial Blur .................................. 33
Photo Effect ................................ 33
My Drawings ............................... 33
Voice memo ................................ 34
Protect ......................................... 35
Trim ............................................. 35
Resize ........................................... 35
Rotating an image ....................... 35
Startup Image .............................. 35
DPOF ........................................... 36
Active Display ............................. 36
Bundled software ........................ 37
Connecting the camera to a
computer .....................................37
Connecting the camera to an AV
system .......................................... 38
Printing images ...........................38
Printing with Printer mode ..............38
Printing with DPOF ......................... 38
Troubleshooting and service
information .................................39
Technical support ............................. 40
Specifications .............................. 41
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Touring the camera 1
English
To ur i n g t he c a me 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 and the gift box 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.
• It is recommended to save the packaging in case you need to ship the camera for service in
the future.
1. Quick Guide
2. Digital camera
3. USB cable
4. Battery
5. Leather case
6. Software & User
Manual CD
7. AC power adapter
8. Hand strap and
stylus
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2 Touring the camera
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Camera components
Front and bottom views
Rear view
1. T (Tele): Zoom-in
2. Shutter button
3. W (Wide): Zoom-out (capture) /
thumbnail or calendar view
(playback)
4. Power button
5. S.S.F. (Super Shake-Free) button
6. Flash
7. AF Assist Lamp / Self-timer LED
indicator
8. Lens and lens cover
9. Microphone
10. Speaker
11. Tripod mount
12. USB / AV port
13. Battery/card cover
1. Touch screen (LCD display)
2. Status LED
3. Strap eyelet
4. Play button (toggling
between capture and playback
modes)
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Preparing the camera for use 3
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Preparing the camera for use
Use only the specified battery for the camera, and always turn off the camera before
removing the battery.
Indicator State Description
Status LED No light The digital camera is off.
Solid green • The digital camera is ready to capture images.
• The digital camera is powering on, or is in the
power-saving mode.
Blinking green • The digital camera cannot focus.
• The digital camera is capturing a video clip.
• 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 metal 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.
ATo install the battery:
1. Open the battery/card cover (A).
2. Insert the battery in the correct direction by matching
the + - label on the battery slot (B).
3. Push the battery all the way down, until the battery
lock lever clicks into place (C).
4. Close the battery/card cover (D).
B
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4 Preparing the camera for use
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Charging the battery
The battery charge status affects the camera performance. To maximize the performance
and the battery life, fully charge the battery using the camera and a wall outlet (or a
computer), and then fully discharge it through normal use at least once.
To charge the battery via a wall outlet:
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Insert the battery into the camera.
3. Connect one end of the USB cable to the
camera.
4. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the
power adapter.
5. Plug in the power adapter to a wall outlet. The
battery will start charging immediately.
To charge the battery via a computer:
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Turn off the camera.
3. Insert the battery into the camera.
4. Connect one end of the USB cable to the camera.
5. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your
computer. The battery will start charging
immediately.
CTo remove the battery:
1. Open the battery/card cover.
2. Release the battery lock lever.
3. When the battery has come out a little, gently pull it
out the rest of the way.
4. Close the battery/card cover.
D
You need to follow the instructions above to ensure successful charging.
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Preparing the camera for use 5
English
Using touch screen and buttons
You can use the stylus or your finger (may leave fingerprints on the screen) to select options
available from the touch screen. Some operations must work with buttons (such as Play
). This user manual uses “tap”, “circle”, or “swipe” when referring to touch screen
actions and “press” when referring to button actions.
Using an SD card
The camera comes with internal memory for storing captured images, video clips, or audio
files. You can also use an SD (Secure Digital) card to store more files.
• Turn off the camera before removing the battery.
• Please fully charge the Li-ion battery before using it for the first time.
• When the battery is being charged, the status LED indicator flashes in green. When
the battery is fully charged, the status LED indicator is off.
• Use only the specified battery type. Using other types of battery may damage the
camera and invalidate the warranty.
• Ensure that the Li-ion battery is inserted into the product with correct polarity. Incorrect
polarity may damage the camera or cause fire.
• Download all pictures and remove the battery from the camera if you are going to store
the camera for a long time.
• Damage caused by the use of an incorrect power adapter is not covered under the
warranty.
• The battery may be warm after being charged or used. This is normal and not a
malfunction.
• When using the camera in a cold environment, keep the camera and its battery warm
by holding it inside your jacket or another warm protective environment.
To install an SD card:
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Open the battery/card cover.
3. Insert an SD card in the correct direction.
4. Close the battery/card cover.
To remove an SD card:
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Open the battery/card cover.
3. Lightly press the edge of the SD card to eject.
4. Close the battery/card cover.
• Before initial use of an SD card, tap > > Manage Memory >Format to
format the card first. Remember to slide the write-protect tab (on the side of the SD
card) to the unlock position. Otherwise, all data (if any) on the SD card is protected and
the card cannot be formatted.
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6 Preparing the camera for use
English
Initial setting
You will be prompted to set up the language and the date and time when the camera is
turned on for the first time.
To set up language, date, and time for the
first time:
1. Press .
2. Tap a language to select it. (Tap / to find
more languages as needed.)
3. Tap .
4. Tap the Year column and tap / to select
the correct year.
5. Tap the Month column and tap / to select
the correct month.
6. Tap the Day column and tap / to select
the correct day.
7. Tap time (as indicated on the right) and select
hour, minute, and AM/PM.
8. Tap .
Setting language
This is to select the language version to show on the screen.
To select a language:
1. Tap > > Language.
2. Tap a language to select it. (Tap / to find more languages as needed.)
Setting date and time
You need to set the date and time the first time you use the camera, or when the camera
battery has been removed for a long time.
To set date and time:
1. Tap > > Date & Time.
2. Tap the Year column and tap / to select the correct year.
3. Tap the Month column and tap / to select the correct month.
Tap here to set time.
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Operating the camera 7
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4. Tap the Day column and tap / to select the correct day.
5. Tap time (as indicated on the right) and select hour, minute, and AM/PM.
6. Tap .
Operating the camera
The procedure below is a general guideline for basic operation. It is particularly useful if you
are new to the camera.
1. Press .
2. Tap a button from the default display screen, or tap for more options.
3. Follow the on-screen display (and instructions wherever available) and tap the
corresponding icon to access and set more options. At any time, you can cancel the current
operation by tapping or to return to your previous step.
4. Slide to Tto zoom-in or Wto zoom-out.
5. Press the shutter halfway to let the camera set automatic focus.
6. Press the shutter down fully to capture.
7. Release the shutter.
8. In the Movie Record mode, press the shutter to start or stop video recording.
• Press the shutter halfway to set automatic focus. Once the focus is set, the focus
frame color will turn from white (unfocused) to green (focused). If the focus frame color
is red and you press the shutter down, it might result in a blurred photo.
• During zoom-in/out, there is a separator in the zoom bar between Wand T. For best
image quality, it is recommended to use optical zoom only by keeping the
magnification within W and the separator.
• Flash is automatically turned off in the Movie Record mode.
• The Movie Record mode records both sound and video. Yet, sound is not recorded
during zoom-in/out.
• At any time, you can press to turn off the camera.
• In the capture or playback mode, tap repeatedly to show different information on
the screen.
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8 Viewing captured images and videos
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Viewing captured images and videos
To enter the playback mode, press to view files captured by this camera.
To view the previous file:
To view the next file:
• Tap . • Tap anywhere on the screen to switch to the
swipe-and-slide view. Next, tap or swipe
and slide (from left to right) across the first
two files (No. 2 and No. 3 in the example
below).
• Shake the camera clockwise (when the
camera is held horizontally).
To move backward fast, swipe and slide
quickly (from left to right) across the three files
shown on the screen.
• Tap . • Tap anywhere on the screen to switch to the
swipe-and-slide view. Next, tap or swipe
and slide (from right to left) across the last
two files (No. 3 and No. 4 in the example
below).
• Shake the camera counterclockwise (when
the camera is held horizontally).
To move forward fast, swipe and slide
quickly (from right to left) across the three files
shown on the screen.
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Viewing captured images and videos 9
English
To toggle among different views:
• In this view, you can tap for options. Plus, slide to Tor circle (either clockwise or
counterclockwise) the image on the screen if you want to enlarge the current image (not
available for an audio or video file). Once the image is enlarged, you can also tap and slide
the screen to move to a particular area.
• Tap anywhere on the screen to view files in the swipe-and-slide view.
• Slide to Wto view files in the thumbnail view. Tap a thumbnail to view it in full screen.
• Slide to Wagain to view files in the calendar view (for files created in the current month). Tap
a thumbnail to view the files (created on that day), or tap or to search for more files
taken in other months. Plus, you can sort files by favorite.
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10 Capture mode
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Capture mode
• For a video file, tap to start playback.
• Anytime in the playback mode, you can press or the shutter to switch to the
capture mode.
• For image/audio/video files captured by other devices, your camera may not be able to
show the detailed file information (such as resolution) or to edit them.
Item Description Page reference
1 Shooting mode 11
2Flashmode 16
3 Drive mode 17
4 Focus mode 17
5 Menu (access more options) 18
6 ISO sensitivity 20
7 EV compensation 19
8 AE metering 20
9 White balance 19
10 AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) 21
11 AF area 21
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Capture mode 11
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Shooting mode
Select one of the following shooting modes to fit your shooting condition.
12 Zoom bar --
13 Resolution 18
14 Quality 18
15 Number of shots available --
16 Battery status --
17 S.S.F. (Super Shake-Free) --
18 Face Tracking 21
19 Displayed information --
Icon Mode Description
Auto The camera automatically decides most settings,
so you can capture images with ease.
Smart Scene Automatically selects the best shooting mode
from Backlight, Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene,
and Macro.
Program You can set the shooting parameters manually.
Movie Record Captures videos with sound. When viewing the
captured video file later, tap the icon to play
it.
Smile Catch Automatically takes a shot when a smile is
detected.
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12 Capture mode
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Blink Detector Automatically detects blinking when you capture
an image.
Portrait Makes the subject (usually a person) stand out
with a brighter look.
Landscape Captures natural scenery and subjects in the
distance.
Sports Captures a fast-moving subject.
Backlight Increases exposure (by turning on the flash) when
light illuminates the subject from behind.
Night Scene Captures photos in a low-light environment, such
as in the evening or at night.
Night Portrait Captures photos of a subject against a night
scene. Use of a tripod is recommended.
Self Portrait Helps take a picture of yourself (and other
subjects if available).
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Capture mode 13
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Love Portrait Takes a self portrait with at least two faces in a
confined area.
Pre-Composition Captures the background first, so the helper can
use it to take the final shot.
HDR Increases the dynamic range and enhances the
details of dark areas.
LOMO Creates a lomo-like effect by adding over
saturated colors, dark corners, and so on.
Fisheye Simulates a fisheye lens effect and creates a
distorted hemisphere-like image.
Snow Increases contrast to highlight the texture and
layers of snow.
Fireworks Increases the exposure time to capture fireworks.
Use of tripod is recommended.
Building Enhances the edges of the subject.
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14 Capture mode
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Soft Flowing Water The shutter speed is lowered to prevent blurred
images. Use of a tripod is recommended.
Web Auction Reduces the file size for faster internet upload.
Beauty Enhancer Enhances the tone of skin so that the facial skin
appears
smooth.
Food Captures food by enhancing color brightness and
giving more vivid colors.
Candle Light Captures subjects illuminated by candle light.
Party Captures in-door activities in a dim light.
Text Increases contract when taking a close-up photo.
Child Captures images of moving kids.
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