User Manual imagination at work GETTING READY GE Digital Camera Power PRO Series: X450 MODE OVERVIEW BASIC OPERATION PLAYBACK USING THE MENUS CONNECTIONS APPENDICES EN
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SAFETY NOTES Safety notes for this camera • Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects. • Do not attempt to disassemble the camera. • To prevent the camera from being damaged by moisture, do not use or store the camera in very humid environments, such as in rain or near bodies of water. • Do not use or store the camera in dusty places or on a beach to prevent dust or sand from entering the camera, causing possible damage to it.
Safety notes for battery • If battery fluid leaks inside the camera, contact our customer service department. • If battery fluid leaks onto your skin, rinse your skin with clean water and seek immediate medical attention. • Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in accordance with the local (national or regional) regulations. • To prevent the battery from being damaged, do not drop the battery or allow it to hit solid objects or to be scratched by the objects.
Safety notes for memory card • Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit solid objects to avoid damaging it. • Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the memory card. • Do not expose the memory card to water. Always keep it dry. • Do not remove the memory card while the camera is on. Otherwise, the memory card could be damaged. • Do not directly edit the data on the memory card. Copy the data to your PC before you edit them.
Other Safety Notes • Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off during the update process. Doing so may cause incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later. • Do not hang the neck strap of the camera around the neck of a child. • When using your camera on an airplane, observe the relevant rules specified by the airline. • Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology, the LCD screen may have a few dead or bright pixels.
CONTENTS BEFORE YOU START............................... 1 SAFETY NOTES........................................ 3 CONTENTS............................................... 7 GETTING READY...................................11 MODE OVERVIEW.................................22 Display Setting.....................................................22 LCD Screen Display.............................................23 Overview of the screen icons in photo shooting mode....23 Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode..
Landscape . ..........................................................38 BASIC OPERATION...............................39 Using the Zoom Function...................................39 Viewing Photos and Videos...............................50 Thumbnail View...................................................51 Focus Setting........................................................40 Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only).........................................52 Macro Mode..........................
Photo Setup Menu...............................................60 Color Effect...................................................70 Quality...........................................................60 Playback Setup Menu.........................................71 AF-Assist Beam............................................61 Protect...........................................................71 Digital Zoom.................................................61 Delete.........................................
CONNECTIONS.....................................81 APPENDICES.........................................91 Connecting to a Computer................................81 Specifications.......................................................91 Setting the USB Mode................................81 Prompts and Warning Messages.....................95 Transferring files to your computer.......82 Troubleshooting...................................................99 Video System...................................
GETTING READY Accessories Included Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer.
Install lens cap and neck strap 2 4 1 3 12 5
Part Names 1 2 3 1. AF Assist Beam/ Self-timer Lamp 2. Flash Lamp 4 3. Microphone 4.
5. LCD Screen 6 6. Exposure Compensation Button 7. Status Indicator 7 5 8. i Button 8 9. Menu Button 9 10. Display Button 11. Playback Button 10 12. AF Button/Up Button 13. Flash Button/Right Button 16 15 14 12 11 14. Delete Button/Self-timer Button/ Down Button 13 15. Macro Button/Left Button 14 16.
17 18 17. Strap Eyelet 18. USB/AV Port 24 19. Zoom Lever 23 20. Shutter Button 22 21. Continuous Capture Button 21 22. Fast Video Recording Button 20 23. Power Switch 19 24.
25 25. Speaker 28 26. Tripod Socket 27 27. Battery Cover Lock 28.
Installing Battery and Memory Card 1. Open the battery cover. 2.
3. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as shown in the diagram below: Write protection buckle The memory card (SD/SDHC) is optional and not included in all camera packaging. If you have to purchase a memory card, select one with storage capacity between 4GB and 32GB to ensure correct data storage. To remove your memory card, open the battery cover, gently press the memory card to eject it and remove it carefully. 18 4. Close the battery cover.
Turning Camera On and Off Slide the power switch to turn on/off the camera. Power Switch Symbol Description In the instructions below, the following symbols may be used throughout this manual on how to operate the camera. This is to facilitate better understanding. [Button name]： When one button on the camera cannot be indicated by an icon, the symbol [ ] is used to indicate it. 「Item properties」：The optional properties in the camera interface are indicated by the symbol「 」.
Set your Language, Date/Time Set your Language, Date/Time after the first power-on 1. When you turn the camera on for the first time, the language selection screen appears. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select your desired language. 3. Press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. button to confirm 3. After you press the the selection, the Date/Time settings screen appears. 4.
Language ኼˮஸ 㷼ᄙⱥ 6. Press the up/down arrow button to press the value for your selected block. After you finish your settings, press the button to confirm. func button and the following 7. Press the menu snapshot screen appears. English Back Resetting Date/Time After you set your Date/Time for the first time, follow the instructions below to reset date and time. 1. Turn the camera on via the power switch. 2.
MODE OVERVIEW Display Setting Press the button to display the settings: Standard, Full, Off. Standard: Displays camera parameters on the LCD screen. x3.4 1234 00:56:44 F 5.0 1/50 -0.3 EV 400 ISO Full: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram x3.4 1234 00:56:44 22 F 5.0 1/50 -0.
LCD Screen Display Overview of the screen icons in photo shooting mode 1 3 2 5 4 x3.4 20 1 Shooting Mode Icons 6 7 19 Auto Mode Panorama Mode Program AE Scene Mode Shutter priority Custom Settings Manual Mode Landscape 8 18 17 F3.7 16 15 22 1234 9 00:56:44 10 1/50 -0.
12 Remaining Recording time Smile 13 Exposure Compensation (EV value) (Adjustable in Mode) 14 Shutter Speed (Adjustable in 22 Flash Mode Mode) 15 Histogram 16 Aperture Value (Adjustable in 17 Image stabilization 18 Focus Frame 19 Expo Metering AiAE Force Flash Mode) Slow Sync. Slow Sync.
Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 Battery Status 7 Color Effect 8 Video Quality 6 9 Remaining Recording time 10 Exposure Compensation (EV value) 11 Image stabilization x3.4 15 14 7 13 12 12 Focus Frame 13 Eye-Fi ON (insert the Eye-Fi card) 14 Expo Metering 11 00:56:44 -0.
Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback Mode 1 1 DPOF File 2 File Protection 3 Memory space (indicating the current number of photos and total number of photos) 3 2 13 12 4 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory 4 4278 5 5 Battery Status 6 Zoom Magnification Area 7 Image Zoom Ratios 11 10 6 {7 5346 ;043 9 33=33 7 8 8 Image Zone 9 Shooting Date 10 Eye-Fi ON (insert the Eye-Fi card) 11 Red-Eye Reduction 12 HDR 13 Date Folder 26
Using the Mode Dial This Camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to manually switch between different modes with ease. The available modes are listed below: Mode Name Shutter priority Description In this mode, the optimal conditions for taking pictures will be set based on the subject and environment. It is the most commonly used mode for taking pictures.
Program AE Auto Mode Auto Mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes numerous camera settings to adjust your photos and videos for the best possible results. P When [Program AE] mode is selected, you can adjust the EV value and ISO value. 1. Turn the mode dial to and press the button to configure settings. Follow these steps: 1. Use the power switch to turn the camera on. 2. Switch the Mode Dial to Auto Mode . 3.
Shutter Priority S Manual Mode M When [Shutter Priority] is selected, you can adjust the shutter speed and EV value. The camera automatically sets the aperture value based on the shutter speed value to get the most appropriate exposure value. When selecting manual mode, you can set the aperture / shutter speed manually and ISO value. 1. Turn the Mode Dial to and press the button to configure settings. 1. Turn the mode dial to and press the button to configure settings. F3.7 F3.7 1/50 +0.
Face Beautifier In Portrait Mode, the camera is set to automatically adjust camera exposure for realistic portrayal of skin tones. Face Beautifier Mode has 3 effects: • Effect 1: Skin Soften 1. Turn the Mode Dial to select Face Beautifier Mode . • Effect 2: Skin Soften + Eye Brightening • Effect 3: Skin Soften + Eye Brightening + Eye Enlargement func button and press the left/right 2. Press the menu arrow button to select . 3.
Panorama Mode With Panorama Mode, you can take a series of pictures which will be stitched automatically into a ultra-wide panoramic picture by the camera. Follow the steps below: 1. Turn the Mode Dial to Panorama Mode . 2. Press the arrow buttons to select a shooting direction. (The right direction is used as default if you do not make any choice) 2 seconds later, the camera is ready to take pictures. You can also press the button or half press the shutter button to be ready to take pictures. 3.
Flash Mode, Self-Timer, Macro Mode, and Exposure Compensation are all disabled in Panorama Mode. During panorama mode shooting, press the button to interrupt shooting and save the current pictures taken. Press the down arrow button to cancel shooting and not to save the previously taken pictures. In the process of automatic panoramic shooting, "Improper alignment. Please try again.
Scene Auto Scene Sport Description Identifies the scene automatically; Person, Backlighting, Landscape, Macro, Night Scene, Night Scene Person, Auto. For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp, action shots with minimal blur. This mode is not recommended for shooting indoors. Beach For taking pictures in areas with strong sunlight. Sunset For sunsets. Capture subjects in strong sunlight. Fireworks For fireworks at night. Slower shutter speed is adjusted for brilliant images.
Scene Panning Shot 34 Description Suitable for capturing fast moving objects to have a clear subject with a blurred background. Portrait Best for capturing head and shoulder portraits of people. . Fish Eye Creates artistic fish eye effect. Party Best for taking indoor party photos. Indoor For indoor settings. Reduce blur and improve color accuracy. Leaf For plants. Capture brilliant shots of greenery and blossoms. Museum For museums or flash-free areas. Retain color and reduce blur.
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) In “ASCN” scene mode, the camera can detect different environments intelligently and automatically select the best scene and photo settings for you. “ASCN” can intelligently detect the following scenes: Icon Mode Name Landscape Mode Icon Mode Name Night Landscape Mode Portrait Mode Macro Mode Night Portrait Auto Mode Backlit Portrait x3.4 1234 00:56:44 2. Hold the camera steadily and aim at the subject. The optimum scene mode will be selected automatically. 3.
Mode Name 36 Description Landscape Mode For landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure and reproduce vivid green and blue colors. Portrait Mode Most suitable for capturing people with focus on their faces. Night Portrait When you take portraits at night, or in low light conditions, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure for people and night scenes.
Custom Settings The user can store the frequently used shooting modes and parameters and switch to this mode for quick adjustment. Follow the steps below: Custom Settings 1. Select any mode or scene mode to be stored. 2. Set your desired parameters in the current mode. func button, press the left/right arrow 3. Press the menu button to select , and press the button to enter the menu. 4. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 5.
8. The photo settings you stored the last time are invoked. The factory default settings are Program AE and other parameters. Custom Settings only keep the photo shooting mode and parameters you set the last time you used the camera in this mode. Landscape While operating in this mode, the camera will Vivid reproduction of green and blue, adjust your landscapes photos for the best possible results. Follow these steps: 1. Use the power switch to turn the camera on. 2.
BASIC OPERATION Using the Zoom Function Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions: Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom. Toggle the Zoom Lever of the camera to zoom in or out of the subject while taking pictures. Zoom Indicator x3.4 1234 00:56:44 F 5.0 1/50 -0.3 EV 400 ISO When the Optical Zoom reaches the threshold as Digital Zoom, release and turn the Zoom Lever to T to switch between the Optical zoom and Digital zoom.
Focus Setting In different photo shooting modes, you can select different focus methods. 1. Press the up arrow button settings screen. to display the Single-AF 2. Press the left/right to select the following 3 modes: Single-AF: The focus frame appears on the center of the LCD screen to focus on the subject. Multi-AF: The camera automatically focuses the subject in a wide area to find the focus point. Object Tracking: Smart tracking of the object in motion under the focusing shooting. 40 3.
Macro Mode The Macro Setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close-up photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects very close to the camera. 1. Press the left arrow button Marco Menu. 3. Press the button to confirm the settings and exit the menu. to enter the Macro Off 2. Press the left/right to select the following 2 modes: • Macro Off Select this option to disable Macro. • Macro On Select this to focus on subjects 3cm from the lens.
Self-Timer Setting Using this function can take photos at regular time. The camera can be set to shoot after 2 seconds, 10 seconds since pressing the shutter or shoot after smile. 1. Press the down arrow button self-timer menu. to enter the • Self-timer 10 sec A single picture is shot 10 seconds after the Shutter Button is pressed. • Self-timer Smile Press the Shutter Button and a picture will be taken immediately after a smile is detected. button to confirm the settings 3.
Flash Mode The Flash is used to illuminate a subject in low light or for fill-in lighting to achieve better illumination of a subject with pronounced shadows. 1. Pop up the flash manually as shown below. 2. Press the right arrow button Flash Settings Menu. • Flash Auto Camera flash goes off automatically based on existing light conditions. • • Slow Sync. This allows for night scenery photos that include people in the foreground.
White Balance Setting The White Balance Setting allows you to adjust the color temperature for different lighting sources to ensure the most accurate color reproduction. • Follow the steps below to set white balance of the camera: • Cloudy • Fluorescent • Fluorescent CWF • Incandescent • Manual WB (Fully press the shutter button to detect the white balance value) • Color Temp.
Continuous Shooting Follow the steps below to configure the Continuous Shot Settings: 1. Press the Menu. to enter the Continuous Shot • 3 Shots • Time-Lapse Take pictures based on the preset interval (30sec/1min/5min/10min). button to confirm the settings 3. Press the and exit the menu. 4. Press the shutter button to start continuous shooting. Single The flash is disabled in this mode in order to achieve quick succession of shots. 2.
EV Setting The EV function menu of the camera includes functions, such as EV adjustment, ISO, shutter, aperture, etc. Using the appropriate function settings can improve your pictures. To select the best setting for optimum photos, follow these steps: Exposure Compensation Set up to adjust the picture brightness. In the case of a very high contrast between the photographed object and the background, the brightness of the picture can be appropriately adjusted.
ISO Shutter Adjustment The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera's light sensor based on the brightness of the scene. To improve the camera's sensor performance in darker environments, a higher ISO value is required. A lower ISO value is needed when shooting in brighter conditions. You can adjust the shutter speed value. Selecting a higher shutter speed will capture fast moving objects more clearly. Selecting a slower shutter speed will result in some motion blur of moving objects.
Aperture Adjustment You can adjust the aperture size value. Selecting a large aperture opening will emphasize the point of focus and show a blurry background and foreground. A small aperture opening will keep both the background and main object in clear focus. (Adjustable in Mode) Using Quick Recording In shooting mode, press the Recording short cut button to begin recording video. x3.4 00:00:06 F3.7 48 1/5 0 +0.
i Button Function Menu Mode: • Black and White The Image Color Setting allows you to select different color effects. • Vignetting • Salon • Dreamy button to select the Image Color 1. Press the Setting Menu. 2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Image Color Setting options.
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 be displayed 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 on the SD memory card. 3. To play a selected video clip, press the button to enter the Movie Playback Mode. During video playback, the operating instructions will appear on the screen.
Thumbnail View When in Playback Mode, rotate the Zoom Lever counter clockwise to the position to display thumbnail images of the photos and videos on the screen. W Zoom Out 3 Press button to select date playback. T Zoom In 4. Press the arrow buttons to select a picture or video clip to view and press the button to restore it to the original size. 1. Slide the Zoom Lever to switch between 3x3 and 4x4 thumbnails. 2.
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) When playing back photos, you can also use the Zoom Lever to zoom in on the photos 2 to 8 times. 1. Press the Mode. button to switch to Playback 2. Press the left/right button to select a picture to be zoomed in. 3. Rotate the Zoom Lever clockwise to zoom in. to 4. The bottom right corner of the screen will display the zoom magnification area frame and the frame of the whole photo will display on the screen. x4 52 5.
Slideshow This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a slideshow. 1. Press button to enter playback screen. 2. Press button to enter slide option. 4. Press the button to confirm the setting. The continuous capture group playback may be displayed by slideshow. 3. Press the left/right button to select slideshow playing or 「Cancel」 to return to the playback screen. Cancel • Effect 1: interval 1sec, Melodious music.
Photos and Video Deletion In playback mode, press the down arrow button to select your photos and videos. To delete photos or videos: 1. Press the mode. button to switch to playback 2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the photos and videos to be deleted. 3. Press the down arrow button deletion screen is displayed. Delete One Exit 54 and the 4. Press the up/down arrow button to select 「Delete One」or「Exit」and press the button to confirm. Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered.
USING THE MENUS Photo Setup Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Mode: 1. In Photo Shooting Mode, press the button to enter dans le menu de prise de vue photo. func menu 2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the options. Use this setting to select the "target" size of the camera's field of view to be metered. A Expo Metering: AiAE 3. Press the up/down arrow button to select the parameters and press the button to confirm.
Image Size OIS The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to print that image in larger sizes without degrading the image quality. This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by unintentional hand shake, low light or slow shutter speed. OIS: Off Size: A4 Printing The bigger the number of recorded pixels is, the better the image quality becomes. As the number of recorded pixels lessen, you will be able to record more images on a memory card.
Cont. AF HDR Enable the continuous AF to be able to continuously focus automatically when taking pictures. Use this setting to control wide dynamic image range when taking still pictures. Photos with extreme contrast of bright and dark areas will still maintain distinguishable detail and depth. (Use of tripod is recommended) Cont.
Face Beautifier Scene Set the effect of the face beautifier mode. Select the scene mode under the SCN mode.
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Photo Setup Menu Quality Mode: func 1. Press the menu button in Photo Shooting Mode and press the left/right button to select . The Quality Setting can be used to adjust the image compression ratio. Quality Quality Q y| Normal Normal Menu Press SET To Enter A Best AF Assist Assist B Beam eam Off Fine Off Digital Normal Digital Zoom Off Date Im Imprint print Off Quick Quick Review Off Off There are three options for picture quality: 2. Press the button to enter the menu. 3.
AF-Assist Beam Date Imprint In a darker environment, AF Assist Beam can be turned on for better focus. Include a Date/Time stamp on the photo image.
Quick Review Custom Settings This option allows quick review of the photos immediately after they are taken. Each photo is displayed on the LCD screen based on the selected time. Custom Settings stores the current photo shooting mode and its parameters. The stored mode and parameters are directly invoked in Custom Settings mode. Custom Settings Quality Quality uality | Q Normal rmal No A Off AF Assist Assist B Beam eam Off 1 sec Off Reset camera settings to custom settings mode.
Movie Setup Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Mode: 1. Turn the mode dial, select the mode and func press the menu button to enter the Movie Setup. Use this setting to select the "target" size of the camera's field of view to be metered. Expo Metering: AiAE Expo Metering: AiAE 2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the options. 3. Press the up/down arrow button to select the parameters and press the button to confirm.
Video Quality OIS Set the image resolution used during video recording. This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by hand shake, low light and slow shutter speed. Size: 720p 30fps OIS: Off The speed requirements for reading and writing high image pixel images to SD card are as follows: No.
Movie Setup Menu Digital Zoom Mode: 1. Turn the Mode Dial and select video recording screen. to enter the func button, press the left/right arrow 2. Press the menu button to select , and press the button to enter the menu. Turn on or off the digital zoom. Quality | Digital g Zoom On On A Off Custom Settings ings OnSett Menu Press SET To Enter 3. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 4.
Playback Setup Mode: HDR 1. Press the button to display the playback func screen and press menu button to enter the menu. With the HDR function, pictures that are overexposed may be corrected to optimize the highlights and lowlights captured to more accurately represent the actual scene. 2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the item and press button to enter. 3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select an option and press the button to confirm.
4. After using the HDR function, the image will be saved as a new file and the original file is still stored in the memory. Red-Eye Reduction 1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to select the photos to be edited. func button, select the settings, 2. Press the menu and press the button to display the settings screen. 3. Press the left/right button to select Touch-up or 「Cancel」 to return playback Screen.
Rotate You can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture. 1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to select the photos to be edited. 2. Press the func menu button, select the settings, and press the button to display the settings screen. 3. Press the left/right button to select the rotation direction or 「Cancel」 to return playback Screen. Cancel Cancel : Turn Right : Turn Left : Cancel 4. Press the button to confirm the setting.
Resize This setting allows you to resize a picture to a particular resolution and saves it as a new picture. 1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to select the photos to be edited. 2. Press the func menu button, select the settings and press the button to display the settings screen. 3. Press the left/right arrow button to select「1024X768」or「640X480」or select 「Cancel」 to return playback Screen. Cancel 4. Press the button to confirm the setting.
Color Effect 4. Press the : Cancel : Grainy 1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to select the photos to be edited. : Vivid : Vignetting : Sepia : Salon : Black and White : Dreamy 2. Press the press the func menu button, select the settings, and button to display the settings screen. 3. Press the left/right button to select the corresponding menu or 「Cancel」 to return playback Screen. Cancel 70 button to confirm the setting.
Playback Setup Menu Mode: 5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an option and press the button to confirm. 1. Press the button to show the playback func screen, press the menu button, and press the left /right button to select . Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting. 2. Press the Protect button to enter the menu. A Menu Press Set To Enter To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally erased, use this setting to lock one or all of the files.
2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the sub-menu and press the button or right arrow button to show the settings screen. Delete You can delete one or all photo/video files. There are 4 sub menus available: • One: Protect Protect One DeleteDate Folder Lock the selected photo or video if they are unprotected; unlock the selected photo or video if they are protected. DPOF All Trim Trim • Date Folder: Protect all photos in the Date Folder. • All: Lock all photos or videos.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an option and press the button to confirm. The “ ” indicator means a file is protected. File protection must be removed first before a file can be deleted. Deleting files will cause DPOF settings to be reset. When a single photo in the Date Folders is protected, the protected photo is to be retained while other photos are to be deleted.
Trim The Trim Setting allows you to crop photos and save them as new pictures. 1. Press the up/down arrow button to select 「Trim」and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 2. Select「Yes」to confirm trim. Select a part to be trimmed using the Zoom Lever and arrow buttons to trim a photo. 74 3. Press the button and the「Save change?」 prompt appears. Select「 」to change and save the picture. Select「 」to cancel changes and return to the trim prompt screen.
Camera Setup Menu Mode : func 1. Press the menu button in any mode and press the left /right button to select . 2. Press the button to enter the menu. 3. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 4. Press the up/down arrow button to select the item to be set and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an option and press the button to confirm.
Sound Settings 4. Press the To change this setting: 1. Select「Sound Settings」in the basic settings menu. Press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the item to be set. 3. Press the left/right arrow button to select an option. Sound Settings Volume Sound Type 1 Back 76 • Tone 1: Low • Tone 2: Medium • Tone 3: High 2 3 button to confirm.
Power Saver Zone This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your camera's batteries. Follow the steps below to turn the LCD screen and camera off automatically after a consecutive period of inactivity. The Zone setting is a useful function for your overseas trips. This feature enables you to display the local time on the LCD screen while you are abroad. 1. Select「Power Saver」in the basic settings menu. Press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
File / Software Format Memory Please note: formatting enables you to delete all contents in the memory card and built-in memory, including protected photo and movie files. To use this setting: func button, press the left /right arrow 1. Press the menu button to select and press the button to enter the menu. and 2. Press up/down arrow button to select press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 3.
Copy to Card File Numbering Use this setting to copy the files stored in the internal memory to an SD memory card. After you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it with a sequential number. You can use this to reset the file numbering to 1. func 1. Press the menu button, press the left /right arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu. 2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 3.
Reset FW Version Use this setting to restore the camera to its original factory default settings. Use this setting to view the current camera firmware version. func button, press the left /right arrow 1. Press the menu button to select and press the button to enter the menu. func button, press the left /right arrow 1. Press the menu button to select and press the button to enter the menu. 2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 2.
CONNECTIONS Connecting to a Computer You can use a USB cable to connect the camera and copy (transmit) photos to a computer, printer or other device. Setting the USB Mode The camera’s USB port can be set to connect with either a computer or a printer. The following steps will allow you to ensure that the camera is correctly configured to connect with a PC. 4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select 「PC」and press the button to confirm.
Transferring files to your computer The computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop to locate the removable drive and to copy folders and files in the drive to a directory on your PC as you would copy any typical folder or file. Follow the steps below to connect the camera to a computer. 1. Make sure both the camera and computer are turned on. 2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB/AV OUT port on your camera. 3.
Video System You can use the AV cable (Sold separately) to connect the camera to a television . Connect one end of the AV cable to USB/AV port of the camera, connect the other end to AV-OUT port of the television. Adjust the format of the video output system according to your requirements, and the steps are as follows: func button, press the left /right arrow 1. Press the menu button to select and press the button to enter the menu. 2.
Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode This camera supports wireless connection of an Eye-Fi SD Card. Enable Eye-Fi connection by following below steps. func button, press the left /right arrow 1. Press the menu button to select and press the button to enter the menu. USB B US PC Off TV System On NTSC TSC N Eye-Fi Offf Of 2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 3.
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer PictBridge technology allows printing of the photos saved in the memory card by the printer. 3. Press the up/down arrow button to select 「USB」and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. To find out if a printer is PictBridge compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check the owner's manual for specifications.
Connecting to your 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. In the PictBridge menu, select「Print (with Date)」and the screen as shown below appears. Press the up/down arrow button to select a menu item and press the button or right arrow button to enter the item.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select the number of copies for the currently displayed photo. Print (without Date) button and the following screen 4. Press the will appear. 1. In the PictBridge menu, select「Print (without Date)」and the screen as shown below appears. Use this setting to print the photos without dates on them. Print (With Date) Yes 01 Cancel Back 5. Select「Yes」and press the button to confirm; select「Cancel」to cancel printing. 2.
Print Index Print (Without Date) You can print all photos in the camera via this function. 1. In the PictBridge menu, select「Print Index」 and the screen as shown below appears. Yes Cancel Print Index 5. Select「Yes」and press the button to confirm; select「Cancel」to cancel printing. Yes Cancel 2. Select「Yes」and press the button to confirm; select「Cancel」to cancel printing.
Print DPOF Images Exit To use DPOF printing, you must select your photos for printing using the DPOF settings beforehand. See “DPOF” section on page 73. Select「Exit」to exit the PictBridge menu. At this time, the message「Remove USB Cable!」appears on the screen. 1. In the PictBridge menu, select「Print DPOF Images」and the screen as shown below appears. Remove USB Cable! Print DPOF Images Yes Cancel 2. Select「Yes」and press the button to confirm; select「Cancel」to cancel printing.
APPENDICES Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Effective Image Sensor Pixels 16.15 Megapixels Total Image Sensor Pixels 16.44 Megapixels [1/2.3"CCD] Lens Focal Length 4.3mm (Wide) — 107.5mm (Tele) 35mm film equivalent 24mm (Wide) — 600mm (Tele) F number F3.7 (Wide) — F6.
Number of Recording Pixels Still Image Movie (3:2) (16:9) 16MP: 4608×3456 10MP: 3648×2736 5MP: 2592×1944 3MP: 2048×1536 0.3MP: 640×480 14MP: 4608×3072 12MP: 4608×2592 2MP: 1920×1080 1280×720(30/15fps), 640×480(30fps), 320×240(30fps) Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes File Format 92 (4:3) Still Image Exif 2.3 (JPEG) Movie Movie Format: MOV (H.264), Audio: G.
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Flash Flash Method Pop-up (Manual) Flash Modes Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Shooting Range (Wide) Approx. 0.5m ~ 7.1m (ISO800) (Tele) Approx. 1.2m ~ 4.2m (ISO800) Recording Media 94 Internal Memory: Approx.
Prompts and Warning Messages Message Description Action Warning! Battery exhausted. The camera battery is depleted . It is a warning indicating that the camera is going to shut down. Replace with new batteries. The camera will shut down in 2 seconds. Lens obstruction, Re-start Camera. The lens is jammed or some foreign object is preventing the lens from functioning properly. Turn off the camera and restart it to reset the lens. Suggest using tripod.
Message 96 Description Action Warning! Do not turn off your camera during update! The message appears during the firmware update process. The message disappears after the camera update and restart. Remove USB Cable! Indicates that you can disconnect the USB cable. The message disappears after you disconnect the USB cable. Connection Failed! Failure to connect to your PC, printer, TV. Remove USB cable and retry connection. Write Protect ! The SD card is locked.
Message Card Error ! Description During power-on, the SD card cannot be recognized or a read/ write error occurs. Action Format the SD card. WARNING: Formatting the SD card will erase all data on the card. Copy the data from the SD card to another storage, such as a computer. Otherwise, all data will be erased after the format. The message will disappear after 2 seconds. Format the SD card. WARNING: Formatting the SD When an error occurs in the SD card will erase all data on the card.
Message Exceeded maximum folder number. Description This indicates that the SD card exceeded the maximum number of folders (999). This could cause a long read time during the camera's power up. Action Copy the data to your PC, format the memory card using the camera. During the playback by date, the images The message disappears after 2 seconds Too many pictures for and the camera returns to the normal exceed specifications so that it is not quick processing. possible to play by date. playback mode.
Troubleshooting Problem Camera does not turn on Possible causes Solution • The battery has been depleted. • Replace the battery. • The battery is not inserted correctly. • Correctly reinstall the battery. Camera turns off suddenly during operation • The batteries have been depleted. • Replace the battery. The picture is blurred • Camera shakes while taking a picture. • The SD memory card is full. • Turn on OIS feature.
Problem Solution • Using a memory card below Class 4 may result in slower recording times. • Use an SD card with write Class higher than 4 to improve performance. Cannot write to the memory card • The SD memory card has been locked. • Release the write lock of the memory card or replace with another card. • The camera may experience trouble recording HD movies to SD cards with a rating lower than Class 4. • Use an SD card with write Class higher than 4 to improve performance.
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