User Manual imagination at work Getting Started GE Digital Camera X Series : X5 Basic operation Camera function controls Playback Using the Menus Camera connectivity Appendix
WARNING Do not expose the camera battery pack or other accessories to rain or humidity to prevent fire hazard or electric shock. 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. • In a place where the camera is subject to a high magnetic field, e.g. near motors, transformers or magnets.
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 2010 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. • If water has gotten inside the camera, turn off the camera 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 Size ..................................................................................... 28 Snow .................................................................................. 38 Color .................................................................................. 29 Fireworks ......................................
Thumbnail View ....................................................................... 43 Delete ................................................................................ 55 Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) . ............. 44 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) .............................. 56 Using the Delete Button . ....................................................... 45 Trim ....................................................................................
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to memory card) .................................................................. 67 Reset Settings . ................................................................ 68 FW Version (Firmware version) . .................................. 68 CONNECTIONS ........................................................... 69 Video System ............................................................................ 69 Connecting to a TV ................................................
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
Camera Views Front View Back View 7 2 6 1 3 8 9 10 5 11 12 4 17 16 13 14 15
Left View Right View 20 18 19 21 Top View Bottom View 27 28 26 25 24 23 22 10 29 30
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 Face Identification Button 5 LCD Screen 15 Self-timer Button/Down Button 25 Stabilization Button 6 Electronic Viewfinder 16 Flash Button/Left Button 26 Hole of Shoulder Strap 7 Status Indicator 17 OK Button 27 ON / OFF 8 Electronic Viewfinding Window/ 18 LCD
Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) 1. Open the battery compartment. 12 2. Insert the enclosed batteries into the battery slot in the correct direction.
3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory card slot as shown. 4. Close the battery compartment. Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use of 64MB to16 GB memory cards from recognized 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.
Turning On and Off Push ON/OFF to turn on/off camera. Setting Date/Time and Language When turning on the camera for the first time, Date/Time and Display Language 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 button to confirm the settings. Change Date/Time button to enter the General Setup menu, press 1.
Setting the Language button and Up/Down button to switch in the 1. Press camera settings, and select the Language menu. 2. Use the Up/Down button to go to the Language. Then press the Right button to enter the setting. 3. Use the Left/Right buttons to select the desired language. 4. Press the button to confirm the setting.
Using the Mode Dial The GE camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to switch between different modes with ease. All the available modes are listed as follows: Mode Name Description Auto Take still pictures in automatic mode. Auto Scene 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 had 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.
Electronic Viewfinder The Electronic Viewfinder displays the same information as the LCD screen.To switch between the LCD screen and Electronic Viewfinder, please press button. When selecting EVF indicator, the LCD screen will automatically shut off.
BASIC OPERATION Shooting in Auto Mode Using the Zoom Function Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes your photos for best results. Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Press the Zoom button of the camera to zoom in or out on the subject while taking pictures. Zoom Wheel To start shooting, do the following: 1. Push ON/OFF to turn on the camera. 2.
Open Flash Flash is used to lighten a subject in a dark background or for fill-in shooting to achieve better illumination of a subject. 1. To turn on the flash, press the flash 3. Press Left/Right button to select the following 6 modes: • Auto Flash Camera flash goes off automatically based on existing light conditions. • Red-eye Reduction The camera exposes a brief flash before the picture is taken to reduce red-eye effects. • Forced Flash Flash always goes off. button. 2.
Self-timer/Continuous Shoot This setting can enable you to set the timer for automatic pictures after pressing the shutter button. You have the option of 2 seconds or 10 seconds after pressing the shutter button. • 10-second Timer A single picture is shot 10 seconds after the Shutter button is pressed. • Continuous Shot Pictures are shot continuously when the Shutter button is pressed down based on the Continuous Shot settings in the menu. (See “Continuous Shot” on page 49). • Self-timer Off 1.
Macro Mode You can use macro shooting to take photos of small objects or close-up photos. This mode allows you to use the zoom when you are closer to your subject. EV (Exposure Value) EV allows you to adjust the exposure value to shoot photos with best exposure. 1. Press button to enter the exposure settings screen. 1. Press Right button to enter the Macro menu. 2. Press Left/Right button to select the following two modes: • Macro Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the lens.
Face Detection The Face Detection mode will detect faces of persons during picture shooting so that the faces will be clearer (Except in Panorama Mode). 1. In Shooting mode, press the Face Detection ( ) button, and LCD will display with icon at the same time. 2. Hold the camera securely, and take the operation of face detection for the shot object. When the camera detecting the face, it will display a frame above the face on the screen. 3. Press Shutter halfway to focus on the subject. 4.
Smile Detection The Smile Detection feature automatically detects and captures a person's smile. 1. In shooting mode, press 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 shoot the image, the camera will automatically release the shutter when it detects a smile.
Stabilization While in Shooting mode, press the button to reduce blurred images caused by hand shake. The LCD will display either the Continuous or Single stabilization icon. : Continuous stabilization : Single stabilization A face must be detected by the camera in order for the smile detection to function properly. For optimal results, the subject should be framed to occupy most of the screen space.
Advanced Functions Menu The Advanced Functions Menu of the camera include Image Size, Image Quality, White Balance, Image Color and ISO . These functions will help you shoot even better photos and videos. To set the Advanced Functions: 1. Pull up the Advanced Function Menus by pressing button. 4. Select settings by using the Left/Right buttons. Press button to confirm settings and exit menus. Return to the Advanced Functions menus by pressing the Down button. 2.
WB (White Balance) ISO The White Balance allows you to adjust the color temperature under different light source to ensure faithful color reproduction. The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera sensor based on the brightness of the scene. To improve the performance in darker environments, a higher ISO value is required. On the other hand, a lower ISO value is needed when in bright conditions. Pictures at higher ISO will naturally have more noise than those at lower ISO.
Quality Size The quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the images. Higher quality settings give better photos, but will take up more memory space. 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. There are three options for picture quality: 28 • : Best • : Fine • : Normal The bigger the number of recorded pixels is, the better the image quality becomes.
Color The color setting allows you to add artistic effects directly when taking pictures. You can try different color tones to alter the mood of your pictures.
USING THE MODES LCD Screen Display Still Picture Mode Display 1 Shooting Mode Icons PSA Mode: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 19 9 18 10 11 15 20 14 21 22 13 23 24 12 Manual Auto Scene Panorama Scene Portrait Mode Auto Program Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority 17 16 Auto 2 AF Single-AF Multi-AF 3 Expo Metering Spot Center AiAE 4 Image Size 5 Image Quality 30
6 Remaining number of pictures 7 Memory card/built-in memory 8 Battery Status 9 WT Ratio (Displayed only when zoom is activated) 24 Flash Mode Auto Red-eye Reduction 10 Zoom 11 ISO Value 12 Histogram 13 Exposure compensation 14 Shutter speed 15 Aperture value 16 Focus Frame Forced Flash Forced Off Slow Synchro Red-Eye + Slow Synchro 17 Stabilization 18 Continuous Shot 19 Face Detection 20 Picture Color 21 White Balance 22 Macro Mode 23 Self-timer 2-sec 10-sec 31
Video Shooting Mode Display 4 Video Quality 5 Focus Frame Mode : 6 Self-timer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10-sec 9 7 Remaining Time for Video Recording 14 10 13 11 8 Memory Card/Built-in Memory 9 Battery Status 10 WT Ratio (Displayed only when zoom is activated) 11 Zoom 12 Exposure 13 Stabilization 14 Recording Status Icon 12 1 Video Mode icon 2 AF Single-AF 3 Metering 32 Spot Center AiAE Recording standby Recording For optimal video shooting, it is recommended t
Playback mode display 1. Play Mode icon 2. Picture File Mode: 3. File protection 4. Picture Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 5. Memory Card/Built-in Memory 6. Battery Status 7. Memory Space (this picture/Total number of pictures) 8. Recording Date and Time 9 9.
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) In the "ASCN" mode, different recording conditions are 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 To use "ASCN": 1. Turn the mode dial to "ASCN", LCD display showing the following diagram. 2. Hold the camera steadily and aim at the subject. The optimum scene mode will be identified automatically. 3.
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. Macro Mode To capture object detail for close-ups, ASCN will automatically adjust the focus.
After taking a Panoramic picture press the func/ok button to save and exit or press the Delete button to cancel and exit. Flash Mode, Self-timer, Macro Mode, and Exposure Compensation are disabled on Panorama Mode. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor the zoom adjusted until the series is finalized. Panorama Mode can stitch 2 or 3 maximum pictures.
Manual Scene Mode (SCN) In Manual Scene mode, you can select from a total of 12 scene types to match your needs. You just need to select the right scene for the occasion and the camera will automatically adjust to the optimal settings for you. To enter the Scene Mode, turn the mode dial to Manual Scene mode. The Scene Mode palette appears. Select a scene using the Left/Right button and press the button.
Snow Leaf Suitable for snowy landscape. Camera automatically adjusts and corrects exposure value (EV). For shooting plants. Vivid reproduction of green. Fireworks For shooting sunsets. Vivid reproduction of red and yellow. For shooting at night and fireworks. Shutterspeed is slower than normal. (Use of tripod is recommended) Glass Museum For shooting in museums or places where flash is not allowed. Night landscape For shooting night scenes. Use of tripod is recommended.
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 ( ). 2. Once in this mode, you can use other functions, such as image stabilization, face detection and smile detection. 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 figure below: 1.
Shutter Priority S When selecting S (Shutter Priority) mode, you can adjust the shutter speed and EV value. Selecting the high-speed shutter will capture fast moving objects clearly. A low-speed shutter will show a blur around moving objects. 1. Press button to enter the settings. 2. Press Left/Right button to select EV/shutter speed. 3. Press Up/Down button to take the parameter adjustment. 4. Press button to finish the settings and enter the shooting screen.
Aperture Priority A When selecting A (Aperture Priority) mode, you can adjust the aperture size and EV value. Selecting a big aperture will focus on the main object, and show a blurry background. A small aperture will keep both the background and main object in clear focus. 1. Press Manual Mode When selecting M (manual) mode, you can set the aperture and shutter speed manually. 1. Press button to enter the settings. 2. Press Left/Right button to select aperture/shutter speed.
PLAYBACK Viewing Photos and Videos To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen: 1. After pressing 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.
During video playback, you can press the Up/Down button to adjust the volume. 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 T 1. Use the Zoom button to switch between the 2x2, 3x3, and 4x4 thumbnail display. 2. Use Up/Down/Left/Right to select a photo or video clip to view. If the indicator appears on the LCD, then a movie file is currently being displayed.
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) The zoom buttons can also be used during playback. This allows you to magnify photos up to 8X. 1. Press 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 ( ) to zoom in. 4. Use the Zoom buttons to zoom in and out. The zoom indication and the frame of the whole photo shall display on the screen. 44 5. Use the navigation buttons to pan across the image. 6.
Using the Delete Button In Playback Mode, you can press Up/Delete button to delete an unwanted photo or video. To delete pictures or videos: 1. Press button to switch to playback mode. 2. Select a picture or video clip you want to delete with the Left/Right button. 3. After pressing Up/Delete button, the delete screen will display on the screen. 4. Select Yes or Back with Up/Down button and press the button for confirmation. Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered.
USING THE MENUS Still Menu Mode: PSA In any of the above Still Picture Modes, press the go to the Still Picture menu. button to To adjust each setting: 1. In the Still Picture menu, switch between different Photo Setup or Camera Setup pages using the Left/Right button, to select the page with the function you want to adjust and press the Down button. 4. Press Up/Down button to select an option or press the Left or button to return to the menu. 5.
AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) AF-assist Beam Use this setting to control the auto-focus mechanism while taking pictures. This option can turn on or turn off AF assist lamp. It can strengthen focusing to turn on the AF assist lamp in dark conditions. Two options are available: • 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.
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. Use this setting to select an area for the exposure to be obtained.
Continuous Shot Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. Once in this mode, you must continuously hold down the Shutter button to use this function. The flash is designed not to work in this mode in order to enable quick succession of shots. Continuous Shot can only be selected in Self-timer Mode. Four options are available: • Unlimited: Press and hold the shutter to shoot continuously until you release the shutter 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 quick photo review immediately after taking a picture. The picture stays on the LCD screen for an adjustable period of time.
Digital Zoom Blink Detection Use this setting to enable or disable the digital zoom function. When disabled, only the optical zoom is enabled. The Blink Detection feature is on by default, and after taking each photo, a warning message will pop up if a blink was detected in the photo. Digital Zoom indicator: • Off • Off: gray color. • On • On: reddish color.
Movie Menu Mode: In the Movie Mode, press the sponding Movie menu. button to go to the corre- To configure each setting: 1. In the Movie menu, switch between the Movie Setup or different Camera Setup pages using the Left/Right button, select the page 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 or button to return to the menu. 4. Press the button for confirmation and exit the 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 Please refer to the following sections for detailed instructions on the various menu options. To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally erased, use this setting to lock one or all of the files. To protect/unprotect a picture or video: 1. Press button and find the picture or video you want to protect by using Left/Right button, to make it display on the screen.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select One to protect this picture/video, or select All to protect all pictures/videos in the internal memory or memory card. Then press the Right navigation button to enter the submenu. Delete There are two ways to delete files. 4. Press the button to select Yes to lock. For locked picture/video, use Unlock option to unlock it. 5. A key ( ) icon will appear on the top of the screen to indicate that the picture/video is protected. 6.
• Delete All: 1. On the Delete setting, select Delete All and then press the Right button. 2. Using the Left/Right buttons, select Yes (to delete all files) or No (to cancel and return to the previous menu). 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.
Trim HDR-High Dynamic Range The Trim setting allows you select an area of the photo you want to keep and then save it as a new photo. With the HDR function, pictures that may be overexposed may be corrected to optimize the highlights and lowlights captured to more accurately represent the real scene. To trim a picture: 1. Select the Trim setting from the Playback menu. 2. Using the Left/Right buttons, locate the photo that you want to crop and have it displayed on the LCD. 1.
Resize Rotate This setting allows you to resize a picture to a specified resolution, and saves it as a new picture. You can use this setting to change the picture 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 Use this setting to remove red-eyes in your photos. Media Center 1. Select the Red-eye Reduction in Playback menu as described previously. Mode: 2. Use the Left/Right button to select the picture from which the red-eye needs to be removed. Press menu. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes to fix the selected image or Back to cancel and return to the Playback menu. 4. Press the button to confirm the setting.
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 the slideshow menu, press the right button to enter the options menu. 1. Press Down button to select the Wallpaper Setting menu. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Effect, Interval time, or Repeat and use the Left / Right navigation buttons to adjust the setting. 2.
Menu Wallpaper: Startup Screen: Use Up/Down button to select the Menu Wallpaper option, press button to confirm or press Left button to return to Use Up/Down button to select the Startup Screen option, press to confirm or press Left button to return to last page, and last page, and press press • User • Nature to exit the menu. to exit the menu.
Back To Default: Use Up/Down button to select Back To Default, press to confirm or 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 menu page can be selected by pressing the button and switching between menus with the Left/Right button. 2. Switch between different functions with the Up/Down button. 3. Press the Right button to enter the submenu. 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 beep when buttons are pressed and change the tones for Shutter button, self-timer, and power-on/power-off. 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 button to confirm the 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 battery. Follow the steps below to turn off the LCD screen and camera automatically 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. • Turn off the LCD: 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, and off. • Turn off the camera: 3 min, 5 min, 10 min, and off.
File and 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: 1. Select the Format in File and Software menu. Date/Time 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select Yes or No, and press the button to confirm. See “Setting the Date and Time“ section on page 14. Language See “Setting the Language“ section on page 15. 3. The current media is formatted.
File Numbering After you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it as file that ends with a serial number. You can use this item to choose whether the file is serially numbered or begins with 1 and is saved in another folder on the memory card. Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to memory card) Use this setting to copy the files stored in the internal memory to the memory card. 1. Select the File Name in File and Software menu. 1. Select the Copy to memory card in File and Software menu.
Reset Settings FW Version (Firmware Version) Use this setting to restore the camera to its default settings. Use this setting to view the current camera firmware version. 1. Select the Reset setting in File and Software menu. 1. Select the FW Version in File and Software menu. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No. Then press the button to confirm. 2. If SD card contains a new version of firmware, please upgrade accordingly as necessary.
CONNECTIONS Video System Use this setting to determine your video system in the current area. 1. Select the Video System in Connection Setup menu. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select NTSC or PAL. Then press the button to confirm. The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional standards. The appropriate 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 that the camera is correctly configured to connect with a PC. 1. Press the button and use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select USB Mode, and then press the Right navigation button. 2.
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. ("Untitled") If the USB option is set to [PC] : Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer PictBridge allows printing images from a memory card in a digital camera directly to a printer, regardless of brand. To find out if a printer is PictBridge compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check the manual for specifications. With the PictBridge function on 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 appears 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 appears. Print with date If you have set the date and time of 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 appears. Select a menu item with the Up/Down button and press the Right button or button to enter the item. 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 appears. 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 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 appears. 76 2. Select Yes to print or exit, then press 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 appears. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer. 2. Select Yes to print or exit, then press button again.
APPENDICES Specifications : X5 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Effective Image Sensor Pixels 14.1 Megapixels Image Sensor 14.2 Megapixels [1/2.3” (CCD)] Lens 78 Focal Length F = 4.9mm (Wide) ~ 73.5mm (Tele) 35mm film equivalent 27mm (Wide) ~ 405mm (Tele) F number F3.0 (Wide) ~ F5.
Number of Recording Pixels Still Image 14MP, 12MP(3:2), 10MP(16:9), 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 2MP, 0.3MP Movie 640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps, 320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes File Format Still Image Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movie Quick Time Motion JPEG, Audio: G.
80 Pan-Capture Panorama Yes LCD Display 2.
Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro Internal Flash (Shooting Range) Gno. 7.5 EV (ISO 100) Shooting Range Wide: Approx. 0.3m~7m / Tele: Approx. 1.2m ~ 4.0m (ISO 800) Recording Media Internal Memory: 18MB SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 16GB support) Other Features PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-language Sup port Jacks USB2.
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. • The picture is damaged. 82 No picture • There are no images in the memory card or in the internal memory.
Messages Explanation Card is not formatted, format? • Confirm whether the memory card should be formatted. 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. Possible causes • The battery has run out. Solution • Replace with a fully charged battery. • The battery is not inserted correctly. Camera turns off suddenly during operation. • The battery has run out. • Replace with a fully charged battery. The picture is blurred. • The lens is dirty. • Use a soft cloth to clean the lens on your camera • appears when taking pictures. Images and video files cannot be saved. • The memory card is full.
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 files. Solution • Replace the memory card with a new one or clean off 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.
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