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.
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							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 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. 
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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 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
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							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. 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.
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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 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
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							26  Operating the camera
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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.
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).
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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 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
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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.
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
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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 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)
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Use the wheel dial or press   or   
to select the desired setting.
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							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 properly exposed.
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