User Manual imagination at work Getting Started GE Digital Camera X Series : X500 Basic operation Camera function controls Playback Using the Menus Camera connectivity Appendix
WARNING Do not expose the camera battery pack or other accessories to UDLQ RU KXPLGLW\ WR SUHYHQW ½UH KD]DUG RU HOHFWULF VKRFN For customers in the U.S.A. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the European countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Camera notes: Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations: • In the rain, very humid and dusty places. • In a place where the camera can be exposed directly to the sunlight or subject to high temperature, e.g. Inside a closed car in summer.
BEFORE YOU START Preface Thank you for purchasing this GE digital camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. Copyright © Copyright 2011 General Imaging Company 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, by any means, without the prior written permission of General Imaging Company.
• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods. • Download all pictures and remove the batteries from the camera if you are going to store the camera for long periods of time. • Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or solventbased cleaners to clean the camera. To clean, wipe the camera with a slightly damp soft cloth. • ,I ZDWHU KDV JRWWHQ LQVLGH WKH FDPHUD WXUQ RȖ WKH FDPHUD and remove the battery and memory card.
CONTENTS WARNING .......................................................................i SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................ii BEFORE YOU START .................................................... 1 Preface .........................................................................................1 Copyright ............................................................................1 Trademarks ........................................................................
Quality .............................................................................. 28 Indoor ............................................................................... 37 6L]H .................................................................................... 28 Snow ................................................................................. 37 Color .................................................................................. 29 Fireworks ..........................................
Auto Program Exposure......................................................... 39 Digital Zoom .................................................................... 51 Shutter Priority ....................................................................... 40 Movie Menu .............................................................................. 52 Aperture Priority ..................................................................... 41 Continuous AF ..................................................
LCD Brightness ............................................................... 64 Using the PictBridge Menu ................................................... 74 Power Saver .................................................................... 65 Print with Date ............................................................... 74 Zone .................................................................................. 65 Print without Date .........................................................
GETTING READY Unpacking Your package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your vendor.
Install Shoulder Strap and Lens Cap Install Shoulder Strap Install Lens Cap 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 8
Camera Views Front View Back View 7 2 6 1 3 8 9 10 5 11 12 4 17 16 13 14 15 9
Left View Right View 20 18 19 21 Top View Bottom View 27 28 26 25 24 10 b 22 l 30 m 23 29
1 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 11 Exposure Compensation Button 21 Speaker 2 Flash Lamp 12 Menu Button 22 Zoom Wheel 3 Microphone 13 Delete Button/Up Button 23 Shutter Button 4 Lens 14 Macro Button/Right Button 24 )DFH ,GHQWL½FDWLRQ %XWWRQ 5 LCD Screen 15 Self-timer Button/Down Button 25 6WDELOL]DWLRQ %XWWRQ 6 (OHFWURQLF 9LHZ½QGHU 16 Flash Button/Left Button 26 Shoulder Strap Mount 7 Status Indicator 17 OK Button 27 ON / OFF 8 Electronic Viewfinding Window/ 18 LCD Scr
Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) 1. Open the battery compartment. 2 1 4 3 12 2. Insert the enclosed batteries into the battery slot according to the correct polarity as shown below.
3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory card slot as shown. 4. Close the battery compartment. Write protection buckle Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use RI 0% WR *% PHPRU\ FDUGV IURP UHFRJQL]HG manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and Toshiba is recommended for reliable data storage. To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery compartment and gently push the card to release it. Pull the card out carefully.
7XUQLQJ 2Q DQG 2Ȗ 3XVK 21 2)) WR WXUQ RQ RȖ FDPHUD Setting Language and Date/Time :KHQ WXUQLQJ RQ WKH FDPHUD IRU WKH ½UVW WLPH WKH 'LVSOD\ Language and Date/Time Setup menu will appear. Use the following procedures to set the camera to your preferences: 1. Push ON/OFF to turn on the camera. 2. Press Up/Down/Left/Right button to select the settings. 3. Press the EXWWRQ WR FRQ½UP WKH VHWWLQJV Set Display Language button and the Left/Right button and select 1. Press the the General Setup menu tab.
8VH WKH /HIW 5LJKW EXWWRQ WR VHOHFW GDWH RU WLPH ½HOG WKHQ press Up/Down buttons to adjust values. 3. Press the EXWWRQ WR FRQ½UP WKH VHWWLQJV Set Date/Time button and use the Up/Down button to select 1. Press the button to the the General Setup menu tab. Press the enter the Date/Time menu.
Using the Mode Dial 7KH *( FDPHUD SURYLGHV D FRQYHQLHQW PRGH GLDO WKDW DOORZV \RX WR VZLWFK EHWZHHQ GLȖHUHQW PRGHV ZLWK HDVH $OO WKH DYDLODEOH modes are listed as follows: Mode Name Description Auto mode Take still pictures in automatic mode. ASCN mode Have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures.
About the LCD Screen When you turn the camera on, various icons are shown on the LCD screen to indicate the current camera settings and status. To learn more about the displayed icons, see “LCD Screen display” on page 30. LCD Screen notes: Extremely high-precision technology has been used to manufacture the LCD screen so that most of the pixels are operational for use. However, there may be some minute points (black, white, red, blue or green) that constantly appear on the LCD screen.
(OHFWURQLF 9LHZ½QGHU 7KH (OHFWURQLF 9LHZ½QGHU GLVSOD\V WKH VDPH LQIRUPDWLRQ DV the LCD screen. To switch between the LCD screen and the (OHFWURQLF 9LHZ½QGHU SUHVV WKH button.
BASIC OPERATION Shooting in Auto Mode Using the Zoom Function Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While RSHUDWLQJ LQ WKLV PRGH WKH FDPHUD DXWRPDWLFDOO\ RSWLPL]HV your photos for best results.
Open Flash 7KH ¾DVK LV XVHG WR LOOXPLQDWH D VXEMHFW LQ ORZ OLJKW RU IRU ½OO in lighting to achieve better illumination of a subject with pronounced shadows. 7R WXUQ RQ WKH ¾DVK SUHVV WKH ¾DVK 3. Press the Left/Right button to select from the following 6 modes: • Flash: Auto &DPHUD ¾DVK JRHV RȖ DXWRPDWLFDOO\ EDVHG RQ existing light conditions. • Flash: Red-eye reduction 7KH FDPHUD HPLWV D EULHI ¾DVK EHIRUH WKH SLFWXUH LV WDNHQ WR UHGXFH UHG H\H HȖHFWV button.
Self-timer This setting allows the photographer to set the camera for VHOI SRUWUDLWV RU JURXS VKRWV 7KH WLPHU FDQ EH VHW WR ½UH WKH shutter 2 seconds, or 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. • • 1. Press the Down button to enter the Self-timer menu. Self-timer: 10 sec A single picture is shot 10 seconds after the Shutter button is pressed. 6HOI WLPHU 2Ȗ Disables the self-timer. 3. Press the menu. EXWWRQ WR FRQ½UP WKH VHWWLQJV DQG H[LW WKH 2.
Macro Mode The Macro setting is ideal for shooting small objects or closeup photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects very close to the camera. 1. Press Right button to enter the Macro menu. EV (Exposure Value) The EV control allows for an override of the camera's auto exposure settings in order to provide more control in tricky lighting conditions. This will allow you to lighten or darken the exposure to your preference. 1. Press the screen. button to enter the exposure settings 2.
Face Detection The face detection mode detects people's faces and focuses on them resulting in clearer images. Face detection is engaged by default in most modes unless it is disabled by the user. Face detection is disabled in Panorama Mode. 1. When the face detection feature is enabled it will display a IUDPH DURXQG GHWHFWHG IDFHV LQ WKH FDPHUD V ½HOG RI YLHZ 2. Press the Shutter halfway to focus on the subject. 3. Press the Shutter fully to capture the image. 4.
Smile Detection The Smile Detection feature automatically detects and captures a person's smile. 1. In shooting mode, Press the Face Detection button until the Icon appears on the LCD screen 2. Point the camera at the subject, and press the Shutter button half way to focus. 3. Press the Shutter button all the way to capture the image, the camera will automatically release the shutter when it detects a smile. 4. Press the Face Detection button to close this function.
6WDELOL]DWLRQ While in Shooting mode, press the button to reduce blurred images caused by hand shake.
Advanced Functions Menu The Advanced Functions Menu of the camera include Image 6L]H ,PDJH 4XDOLW\ :KLWH %DODQFH ,PDJH &RORU DQG ,62 7KHVH functions allow advanced users better control for shooting XQGHU GLȗFXOW OLJKWLQJ FRQGLWLRQV To set the Advanced Functions: 1. Pull up the Advanced Function Menus by pressing button. 4. Use the Left/Right buttons to change the settings and then press WR FRQ½UP WKH QHZ VHWWLQJV DQG FORVH WKLV Advanced Function Menu. 2.
WB (White Balance) ISO The White Balance allows you to adjust the color temperature IRU GLȖHUHQW OLJKWLQJ VRXUFHV WR HQVXUH IDLWKIXO FRORU reproduction. The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera's sensor based on the brightness of the scene. To improve the camera's sensor performance in darker environments, a higher ISO value is required. On the other hand, a lower ISO value is needed when in bright conditions.
Quality Size The camera's quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the images. Higher quality settings produce better quality photos, but will take up more memory space.
Color 7KH FRORU VHWWLQJ DOORZV \RX WR DGG DUWLVWLF FRORU HȖHFWV ZKHQ WDNLQJ SLFWXUHV
USING THE MODES LCD Screen Display 1 Shooting Mode Icons Still Picture Mode Display PSA Mode:ġ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 19 9 18 10 17 ġ Auto mode ġ Manual mode ġ ASCN mode ġ Panorama mode ġ Scene mode ġ Portrait Program AE Aperture priority 16 11 2 AF Mode Single-AF 15 14 13 12 Multi-AF 20 21 22 23 6 24 3 Expo Metering Spot Center AiAE ,PDJH 6L]H 30 5 Image Quality Shutter priority
23 Self-timer 6 Remaining number of pictures 7 Memory card/built-in memory 2-sec 8 Battery Status :7 5DWLR 'LVSOD\HG RQO\ ZKHQ ]RRP LV DFWLYDWHG 10 Zoom 10-sec 24 Flash Mode 11 ISO Value (Adjustable only in P S A Manual Mode) Flash: Auto 12 Histogram 13 Exposure compensation Flash: Red-eye reduction 14 Shutter speed 15 Aperture value )ODVK )RUFHG ¾DVK 16 Focus Frame )ODVK )RUFHG RȖ 6WDELOL]DWLRQ 18 Continuous Shot Flash: Slow Synchro 19 Face Detection 20 Picture Color (Adjustable
4 Video Quality Video Shooting Mode Display 5 Focus Frame Mode : 6 Self-timer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10-sec 9 7 Remaining Time for Video Recording 13 10 12 11 8 Memory Card/Built-in Memory 9 Battery Status :7 5DWLR 'LVSOD\HG RQO\ ZKHQ ]RRP LV DFWLYDWHG 11 Zoom 6WDELOL]DWLRQ 13 Recording Status Icon Recording standby Recording 1 Video Mode icon 2 Continuous AF 3 Metering Spot For optimal video shooting, it is recommended that an SD card be used.
1 Play Mode icon Playback mode display '32) ½OH Mode: 3 File protection 4 Picture Number 1 2 3 4 5 5 Memory Card/Built-in Memory 6 6 Battery Status 7 Image Zoom 8 The current display area 13 7 $ȖHFWLQJ UHJLRQDO 10 Memory Space (this picture/Total number of pictures) 11 Recording Date and Time 12 OK:PLAY 8 12 9 11 13 HDR 10 33
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) In the "ASCN PRGH GLȖHUHQW UHFRUGLQJ FRQGLWLRQV DUH detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be automatically selected. Icon Mode name Icon Mode name Landscape Mode Night Landscape Mode Portrait Mode Macro Mode Night Portrait Auto Mode Backlit Portrait 2. Hold the camera steadily and aim at the subject. The RSWLPXP VFHQH PRGH ZLOO EH LGHQWL½HG DXWRPDWLFDOO\ 3. Press the Shutter button halfway down to focus. To use "ASCN": 4.
Night Portrait When you taken portraits at night, or in low light conditions, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure for people and night scenes. Backlit Portrait When the sun or any other light source is behind you, ASCN will automatically adjust the foreground exposure to produce good pictures. Night Landscape Mode For night scenes, ASCN will automatically increase the ISO value to compensate for low light.
Manual Scene Mode (SCN) In Manual Scene mode, you can select from a total of 20 scene types to match your needs. The camera will automatically adjust to the optimal settings based on the scene type that is chosen. To enter the Scene Mode, turn the mode dial to Manual Scene mode. The Scene Mode palette will appear. Flash Mode, Self-timer, Macro Mode, and Exposure Compensation are disabled in Panorama Mode.
Select a scene using the Up/Down/Left/Right button and press button. the Icon Mode Name Icon Mode Name Sport For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp action shots with minimal blur. Indoor Sport Indoor Snow Fireworks Museum Night Landscape Children Leaf Sunset Glass Landscape Night Portrait )RU ½UHZRUNV DW QLJKW 6ORZ VKXWWHU VSHHG DGMXVWHG IRU EULOOLDQW images. The use of a tripod is recommended.
Leaf Gathering For plants. Capture brilliant shots of greenery and blossoms. For taking pictures of large groups or in areas with uneven lighting. Sunset For sunsets. Capture subjects in strong sunlight. ID )RU VKRRWLQJ ,' VL]H SKRWRV Glass For objects behind transparent glass. Fish eye &UHDWHV D ½VK H\H HȖHFW E\ GLVWRUWLQJ WKH FHQWHU RI WKH LPDJH Landscape For landscapes. Vivid reproduction of green and blue.
Auto Program Exposure Portrait Mode In Portrait Mode, the camera is set to automatically adjust exposure for realistic capture of skin tones. 1. Turn the mode dial to select Portrait Mode ( ). P When selecting P (Auto Program Exposure) mode, you can adjust the combined value of EV value, shutter speed and aperture. The display on the LCD screen is as shown in the ½JXUH EHORZ 2. Once in this mode, you can use other functions, such as LPDJH VWDELOL]DWLRQ IDFH GHWHFWLRQ DQG VPLOH GHWHFWLRQ 1.
Shutter Priority S When selecting S (Shutter Priority) mode, you can adjust the shutter speed and EV value. Selecting a high shutter speed will capture fast moving objects clearly. Selecting a slow shutter speed will result in motion blur of moving objects. 1. Set the mode dial to S and press the Shutter Priority settings menu. button to enter the 2. Press the Left/Right button to select EV/shutter speed. 3. Press Up/Down button to take the parameter adjustment. 4.
Aperture Priority A Manual Mode When selecting A (Aperture Priority) mode, you can adjust WKH DSHUWXUH VL]H DQG (9 YDOXH 6HOHFWLQJ D ODUJH DSHUWXUH RSHQLQJ ZLOO HPSKDVL]H WKH SRLQW RI IRFXV DQG VKRZ D EOXUU\ background and foreground. A small aperture opening will keep both the background and main object in clear focus. 1. Set the mode dial to A and press the Aperture Priority setting's menu. button to enter the When selecting M (manual) mode, you can set the aperture and shutter speed manually. 1.
PLAYBACK Viewing Photos and Videos To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen: 1. After pressing the button, the last photo or video clip taken will display on the LCD screen. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card. 3. To play a selected video clip, press the the movie playback mode. button to enter During video playback, the operating instructions will appear on the screen.
When playing movie, press Up/Down arrow button mute the appears. volume, press the down arrow until the mute Thumbnail View When in Playback mode, press one end of the Zoom button ( ) to display the thumbnail of photos and videos on the screen. W Zoom out T Zoom in 1. Use the Zoom button to switch between the 3x3, and 4x4 and Date Folder thumbnail display. 2.
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) 7KH ]RRP EXWWRQV FDQ DOVR EH XVHG GXULQJ SOD\EDFN 7KLV allows you to magnify photos between 2x to 8x. 1. Press the button to switch to playback mode. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a photo to magnify. 3. Press one end of the Zoom button ( WR ]RRP LQ 4.
Using the Delete Button In Playback Mode, you can press the Up/Delete button to delete an unwanted photo or video. To delete pictures or videos: 1. Press the button to switch to playback mode. 2. Select a picture or video clip you want to delete with the Left/Right button. 4. Select Yes or Back with the Up/Down button and press the EXWWRQ IRU FRQ½UPDWLRQ Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered. Please refer to page 55 for instructions on the Delete Menu options. 3.
USING THE MENUS Photo Menu Mode: PSA In any of the above Photo Modes, press the the Photo Menu. button to go to To adjust each setting: 1. In the Photo Menu, use the Left/Right button to select the Tab (at the top of the screen) corresponding to the page containing the function you wish to change. 4. In the sub-menu press the Up/Down button to select a setting and press the function EXWWRQ WR FRQ½UP WKDW button to return to the setting and exit the sub-menu. menu. 5.
AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) AF-assist Beam Use this setting to control the auto-focus mechanism while taking pictures. 7KLV RSWLRQ FDQ WXUQ RQ RU WXUQ RȖ $) DVVLVW ODPS 7KH $) assist beam is useful for focusing in the dark or in low lighting conditions. Two options are available: • Single-AF: The focus frame appears in the center of the LCD screen to focus on the subject.
Continuous AF Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) With Continuous AF is turned on, the camera will continually adjust focus automatically in response to any camera or subject movement. 8VH WKLV VHWWLQJ WR VHOHFW WKH WDUJHW VL]H RI WKH FDPHUD V ½HOG of view to be metered.
Continuous Shot Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. After entering this mode, you can shoot multiple images by continuously holding the shutter button down. 7KH ¾DVK LV GHVLJQHG QRW WR ZRUN LQ WKLV PRGH LQ RUGHU to enable quick succession of shots. 7KHUH DUH ½YH DYDLODEOH RSWLRQV • 2ȹ 7XUQV RȖ WKH &RQWLQXRXV 6KRW IXQFWLRQ • Unlimited: Press and hold down the shutter button to shoot continuously until you release the shutter button or when the memory card has run out of space.
Date Imprint Quick Review Include a Date/Time stamp in the photo image. This setting refers to the brief photo review immediately after taking a picture. The picture stays on the LCD screen for an adjustable period of time.
Digital Zoom 8VH WKLV VHWWLQJ WR HQDEOH RU GLVDEOH WKH GLJLWDO ]RRP IXQFWLRQ :KHQ 'LJLWDO =RRP LV WXUQHG RȖ RQO\ WKH RSWLFDO ]RRP LV functional.
Movie Menu Mode: In the Movie Mode, press the sponding Movie menu. button to go to the corre- 7R FRQ½JXUH HDFK VHWWLQJ 1. In the Movie menu, switch between the Movie Setup or GLȖHUHQW &DPHUD 6HWXS SDJHV XVLQJ WKH /HIW 5LJKW EXWWRQ select the tab with the function you want to adjust and press the Down button. 3. Press the Up/Down button to select an option or the Left button to return to the menu. or 4. Press the EXWWRQ WR FRQ½UP WKH VHWWLQJ DQG UHWXUQ WR the previous menu.
Continuous AF Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) After Continuous AF is turned on, the camera will adjust focus automatically in response to any camera or subject movement. Set metering mode for various lighting conditions.
Playback Menu Protect Mode : In Playback mode, press the menu. button to enter the Playback The following section provides detailed instructions on the various menu options. To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally HUDVHG XVH WKLV VHWWLQJ WR ORFN RQH RU DOO RI WKH ½OHV To protect/unprotect a picture or video: 1. Use Up/Down arrow button to select Protection, press or Right button to enter the submenu. 2.
3. Press the button to select Yes to lock displayed photos or videos, or select De-protection to unlock, then press Up/Down button to select Back to return to the playback menu. Delete 7KHUH DUH WKUHH ZD\V WR GHOHWH ½OHV After selecting Reset, all previous protection settings will be cancelled. • Delete One: 1. In the Delete Option, select One and then press the button. 2. Press the Left/Right button to locate the photo or video to be deleted.
• Delete All: DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) 1. In the Delete option, select All and then press the button. 8VH 8S 'RZQ EXWWRQ DQG VHOHFW
Trim HDR-High Dynamic Range The Trim setting allows you crop photos an save them as new pictures. To trim a picture: 1. With the camera in Playback mode press the menu button to access the Photo Menu. Then use the Left/Right button and select the "playback setup 2" tab. Use the Down button to select Trim and press the function button to enter the Trim sub-menu. 2. Using the Left/Right buttons, locate the photo that you want to crop.
Resize Rotate 7KLV VHWWLQJ DOORZV \RX WR UHVL]H D SLFWXUH WR D VSHFL½HG resolution, and saves it as a new picture. You can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture. 1. Select the Resize setting from the Playback menu as described previously. 1. Select the Rotate setting from the Playback menu as described previously. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a picture to rotate. 3.
Red-eye Reduction 8VH WKLV VHWWLQJ WR UHPRYH UHG H\H HȖHFW LQ \RXU SKRWRV Display Setup 1. Select the Red-eye Reduction in the Playback menu as described previously. Mode: 2. Use the Left/Right button to select the picture that requires red eye removal. Press the button in Playback mode to enter the Display Setup menu. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons and select Yes to ½[ WKH VHOHFWHG LPDJH RU Back to cancel and return to the Playback menu. 4.
Slideshow Wallpaper Settings This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a slideshow. Use this setting to select your favorite picture to use as a background on the LCD screen. 1. Select Slideshow and press the Right button to enter the Slideshow options menu. 1. Press the Down button to select the Wallpaper Setting menu. 2. 3UHVV 8S 'RZQ EXWWRQ WR VHOHFW HȖHFW LQWHUYD RU UHSHDW and press or Right button to enter and adjust settings. Press EXWWRQ WR FRQ½UP VHWWLQJV 2.
Menu Wallpaper: Startup Screen: From the Display Setup tab use the Up/Down button to select button then press the Wallpaper Settings option, press the wallpaper sub-menu. Press Right and Right to enter the select either User, Nature, or Sparkling. Press function to FRQ½UP WKH VHWWLQJ Use UP/Down button to select the Welcome Wallpaper option, or Right button to select the welcome wallpaper, press press Left button to return to last page, and press the menu.
Back To Default: Use Up/Down button to select the Back to Default option, press the or Right button to select whether to take the default settings, press Left Button to return to last page, and press to exit the menu.
Setup Menu Mode : PSA The Setup menu for the camera is available in all modes. Each button and menu page can be selected by pressing the switching between tabs with the Left/Right button. 6ZLWFK EHWZHHQ GLȖHUHQW IXQFWLRQV ZLWK WKH Up/Down button. 3. Press the Right button to enter the sub-menu. After selecting a function option, you can press the Up button to return to the menu for other Camera Setup pages. Or you can press the Down button to switch to the next menu page.
Beep LCD Brightness Use this setting to adjust the volume of the beep emitted when buttons are pressed and change the tones for the Shutter EXWWRQ VHOI WLPHU DQG SRZHU RQ SRZHU RȖ Use this setting to adjust the brightness of your LCD screen. To change this setting: 2. Select auto or adjust the brightness level using the Left/Right button, and press the EXWWRQ WR FRQ½UP WKH setting. 1. Select the Beep setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2.
Power Saver This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your batteries. Follow the steps EHORZ WR WXUQ RȖ WKH /&' VFUHHQ DQG FDPHUD DXWRPDWLFDOO\ after a period of inactivity. 1. Select the Power Save setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Press the Up/Down button to select the power items for the screen and camera and press the Right button. • LCD RȖ On, 30 sec, 1 Min, 2 Min. • Camera RȖ On, 3 Min, 5 Min, 10 Min. 4.
File / Software Format Memory Please note: formatting enables you to delete all contents in the memory card and built-in memory, including protected SKRWR DQG PRYLH ½OHV To use this setting: 1. Select Format Memory in the File/Software menu, then press Right. Date/Time See “Setting the Date and Time“ section on page 15. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No. Then press the EXWWRQ WR FRQ½UP WKH VHWWLQJ Language See “Setting the Language“ section on page 14. 3.
File Numbering After you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it DV ½OH WKDW HQGV ZLWK D VHULDO QXPEHU
Reset Settings FW Version (Firmware Version) Use this setting to restore the camera to its default settings. 8VH WKLV VHWWLQJ WR YLHZ WKH FXUUHQW FDPHUD ½UPZDUH YHUVLRQ 1. Select Reset Settings in the File/Software menu, then press Right. Select FW Version in the File/Software menu, then press Right. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No. Then press the EXWWRQ WR FRQ½UP WKH VHWWLQJ 7R XSGDWH WR WKH ODWHVW ½UPZDUH YHUVLRQ \RX FDQ JR WR the following website: www.ge.
CONNECTIONS Video System Use this feature to switch the video system from either NTSC or PAL. 1. Select Video System in the Transmission menu, then press Right. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select NTSC or PAL. Then press the EXWWRQ WR FRQ½UP The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to DFFRPPRGDWH GLȖHUHQW UHJLRQDO VWDQGDUGV 7KH DSSURSULDWH setting will vary between regions. NTSC: USA, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc. PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc.
Connecting to a PC Use the USB cable and ArcSoft software (CD-ROM) supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to a computer. Setting the USB mode Since the camera’s USB port can be set to connect with either a PC or a Printer, the following steps will allow you to ensure WKDW WKH FDPHUD LV FRUUHFWO\ FRQ½JXUHG WR FRQQHFW ZLWK D 3& 1. Go to the Transmission menu, then select USB connection with the Up/Down button, and press the Right button. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select PC. 3.
Windows operating system (Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7.) Click the [Safely remove the hardware] icon and remove the USB connector according to the appeared menu. 5. Disconnect the camera once transfer is completed. Macintosh Drag the untitled icon to the Trash.
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer PictBridge allows printing images from a memory card in a digital camera directly to D SULQWHU UHJDUGOHVV RI EUDQG 7R ½QG RXW LI D printer is PictBridge compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check WKH PDQXDO IRU VSHFL½FDWLRQV :LWK WKH 3LFW%ULGJH IXQFWLRQ RQ your camera, you can print the captured photos directly to a PictBridge compatible printer using the supplied USB cable, without the need for a PC. 3.
Connecting the camera and printer. 1. Make sure both the camera and printer are turned on. If the camera is not connected to a PictBridge compatible printer, the following error message will appear on the LCD screen. 2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB port on your camera. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on the printer.
Using the PictBridge Menu After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge menu will appear. Print with date If you have set the date and time on your camera, the date and time will be recorded and saved with each photo you take. 1. Select Print with date from the PictBridge menu. The following screen will appear. Select a menu item with the Up/Down button and press the button to enter the item. Right button or Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting. 74 2.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the number of prints for the current displayed photo. Print without date 4. Press the 1. Select Print without date from the PictBridge menu. The following screen appears. button and the following screen will appear. 5. Select Yes to print or exit, then press Use this setting to print the photos without dates on them. button again. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the images. 3.
5. Select Yes to print or exit, then press the button again. Print index You can use this setting to print an index of all the photos currently in your camera's memory. 1. Select Print index from the PictBridge menu. The following screen will appear. 76 2. Select Yes to print or exit, then press the button again.
Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Exit To use DPOF printing, you must make the selection of photos for printing using the DPOF settings beforehand. See “DPOF” section on page 56. To exit the PictBridge menu, select Exit. The “Remove USB cable” message will be displayed. 1. Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu. The following screen will appear. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer. 2. Select Yes to print or exit, then press the button again.
APPENDICES 6SHFL½FDWLRQV 'HVLJQ DQG VSHFL½FDWLRQV DUH VXEMHFW WR FKDQJH ZLWKRXW QRWLFH (ȖHFWLYH ,PDJH 6HQVRU 3L[HOV 16.0 Megapixels Image Sensor 16.5 Megapixels [1/2.3” (CCD)] Lens 78 Focal Length F = 4.9mm (Wide) ~ 73.5mm (Tele) PP ½OP HTXLYDOHQW 27mm (Wide) ~ 405mm (Tele) F number F3.0 (Wide) ~ F5.
Number of Recording Pixels Still Image 16MP, 12MP(16:9), 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 2MP(16:9), 0.3MP Movie 640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps, 320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes Still Image Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movie Quick Time Motion JPEG, Audio: G.
80 Pan-Capture Panorama Yes LCD Display 2.
Internal Flash (Shooting Range) Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro Shooting Range Wide: Approx. 0.3m~7.0m / Tele: Approx. 1.2m ~ 4.0m Internal Memory: 13.7MB Recording Media SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 16GB support) Other Features PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-language Sup port Jacks USB2.0/AV-OUT Power 4 x AA Alkaline Battery, AA NiMH Battery [Not Included] AA Alkaline Batteries: Approx.
Error messages Messages Explanation No card • The memory card is not inserted. Card error • The memory card is not formatted. Card full • The memory card is full and cannot store any new images. Write protect • The memory card is write-protected. Picture error • The picture is not captured correctly. • 7KH SLFWXUH½OH LV FRUUXSWHG 82 No picture • There are no images in the memory card or in the internal memory.
Messages Explanation Card is not formatted, format? • &RQ½UP ZKHWKHU RU QRW WKH PHPRU\ FDUG VKRXOG EH IRUPDWWHG This image cannot be deleted • The picture or video you are trying to delete is protected. Cannot record movie • The write protection switch in the memory card is set to the “LOCK” position. Warning!! Camera recording, please wait. • No other actions allowed to perform during video/audio recording. Warning!! Battery exhausted. • The battery is out of charge.
Troubleshooting Problem Camera does not turn on. &DPHUD WXUQV RȖ VXGGHQO\ GXULQJ operation. The picture is blurred. Possible causes • The battery has run out. • Replace with a fully charged battery. • The battery is not inserted correctly. • Check the positive and negative are correct when installing the battery. • The battery has run out. • Replace with a fully charged battery. • The lens is dirty. • Use a soft cloth to clean the lens on your camera appears when taking pic- • tures.
Problem No picture is taken when pressing the Shutter button. Images cannot print from the connected printer. Possible causes • The memory card is full. • No available space to store the ½OHV Solution • Replace the memory card with a new one or erase the current memory card. • Delete unwanted images. • The Mode dial is in Playback mode. • The memory card is locked. • Turn the mode dial to a picture taking mode. • The camera is not connected to the printer correctly.
KWWS ZZZ JH FRP GLJLWDOFDPHUDV *HQHUDO ,PDJLQJ &RPSDQ\ 3ULQWHG LQ &KLQD
