GE A1455BK Manual — Free PDF Download

Page 2 - Declaration of Conformity; GE; WARNING; Do not expose the camera battery pack or other accessories to; Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

i 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. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the dispo...

Page 3 - iiii; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; • Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire.

iiii 1 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...

Page 4 - ii; BEFORE YOU START; Preface; Copyright; fication purposes only and are properties of their respective; Safety information; • Turn off the camera before inserting or removing the bat

ii 1 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, transc...

Page 5 - About this manual; This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your; Symbols used in this manual; Indicates the useful information to know.

2 3 • 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 solvent- based cleaners to clean the camera. To cle...

Page 6 - CONTENTS

2 33 WARNING .......................................................................i SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................ii BEFORE YOU START .................................................... 1 Preface ...................................................................

Page 10 - GETTING READY; Unpacking; Wrist Strap

6 7 GETTING READY 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. Unpacking Wrist Strap USB Cable AA-size Alkaline Batteries (A Series only) Warranty Card Rechargeable Lithium-ion ...

Page 11 - Camera Views: A Series; Front View

8 9 Camera Views: A Series 1 2 3 5 4 7 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 Front View Back View Right View

Page 13 - Camera Views: J Series

10 11 Camera Views: J Series Front View Back View Right View 5 1 2 3 4 7 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Page 20 - Turning On and Off; Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn off the

16 17 Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use of 64 MB to 16 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 t...

Page 21 - Using the Mode Dial; Mode Name; Stabilization mode

18 19 18 19 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 Icon Description Auto mode Switch to take still pictures in automatic mode. Manual mode M Switch to take...

Page 22 - Setting Date/Time and Language; Setup; Setting the Date and Time; button to confirm the setting.

18 19 18 19 Setting Date/Time and Language To set the language, date, and time, go to the following setup options in the Setup menu. • Date / Time • LanguageTo access the Setup menu, do the following: 1. Press Power to turn the camera on. 2. Press the button, switch among the setting menus by using ...

Page 23 - Setting the Language; to go to the; Language; press the; Right button; to enter the setting.

20 20 21 The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically appear when the camera is turned on the first time. Setting the Language 1. Use the Up/Down button to go to the Language . Then press the Right button to enter the setting. 2. Use the Left/Right buttons to select the desired language.3. Pr...

Page 24 - About the LCD Screen; LCD Screen; manufacturing process and the recording is not affected in

20 21 If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the following situations arise, take the recommended immediate action indicated below: • If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly ...

Page 25 - Zoom button/zoom lever and then adjust it again, and the; Shooting in Auto Mode; Auto; operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes; Power; Using the Zoom Function; BASIC OPERATION

22 23 22 23 Your camera is built with two zoom functions: Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom. When shooting photo, you can zoom in or zoom out the shot subject by using Zoom button/zoom lever on the camera. W T Zoom Wheel J Series Zoom button A Series Zoom indicator (See “Digital Zoom“ on page 51) When t...

Page 26 - Basic Functions Menu; Press Left/Right button to select the settings of the; Flash; Camera flash goes off automatically based on

22 23 22 23 Basic Functions Menu The Basic Function Menus of the camera include Flash, Self-timer, Macro Capture, and Exposure Compensation. The suitable function setting can let you shoot better photos. Set the basic functions as per the following steps:1. Pull up the Basic Function Menus by pressi...

Page 27 - Macro Mode; Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the lens.; Exposure Compensation

24 24 25 • Flash: Forced off Flash is turned off. • Flash: Slow Synchro This allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the night time backdrop. • Flash:Red-Eye+Slow Synchro Using this mode for slow synchro shots with red-eye reduction. Self-timer/Continu...

Page 28 - Advanced Functions Menu; The Advanced Functions Menu of the camera include Image

24 25 Advanced Functions Menu The Advanced Functions Menu of the camera include Image Size, Image Quality, White Balance, Image Color and ISO etc. The suitable function setting can let you shoot better photos and videos. Set the advanced functions as per the following steps:1. Pull up the Advanced F...

Page 29 - The options of White Balance include:; ISO; Manual; The available ISO values vary on different camera

26 WB (White Balance) The White Balance allows you to adjust the color temperature under different light source to ensure faithful color reproduction. (The WB setting is only available when the camera is in the M Manual mode). The options of White Balance include: • WB : Auto • WB : Daylight • WB : ...

Page 30 - Quality; The picture quality of image has totally three options:; Size; The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A

27 Quality The quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the images. Higher quality settings give better photos, but will take up more memory space. The picture quality of image has totally three options: • Quality : Best • Quality : Fine • Quality : Normal Size The size setting refers to the...

Page 31 - Color; The color options include:

28 28 29 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. (The Color setting is only available when the camera is in the M Manual mode). The color options include: • Color : Auto • Color : ...

Page 32 - LCD Screen Display; USING THE MODES; Still Picture Mode Display

28 29 LCD Screen Display USING THE MODES Still Picture Mode Display Mode: M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 1 Shooting Mode Icons Auto mode Manual mode ASCN mode Scene mode Stabilization mode Portrait Panorama mode 2 AF Mode Single-AF Multi-AF 3 Expo Metering Spot Center AiA...

Page 34 - Video Shooting Mode Display; 0 WT Ratio (Displayed only when zoom is activated)

31 Video Shooting Mode Display Mode : 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 5 6 1 Video Mode icon2 Continuous AF Single-AF 3 Metering Spot Center AiAE 4 Video Quality 5 Focus Frame6 Self-timer Self-time : 2-sec Self-time : 10-sec 7 Remaining Time for Video Recording8 Memory Card/Built-in Memory9 Battery Status ...

Page 35 - Playback mode display; Affecting regional

32 32 33 Playback mode display Mode: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 1. Play Mode icon2. Picture File3. File protection4. Picture Number5. Memory Card/Built-in Memory6. Battery Status7. Image Zoom8. The current display area 9. Affecting regional 10. Memory Space (this picture/Total number of pictures)11. ...

Page 36 - ASCN mode

32 33 In the " ASCN " mode, different recording conditions are detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be automatically selected. With "ASCN" you can always take good pictures easily. To use "ASCN":1. Turn the mode dial to "ASCN", LCD display showin...

Page 37 - Panorama mode; buttons to specify the direction of

34 35 Night Portrait When you shoot 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 p...

Page 38 - When Using Auto Mode:; After the first shot is taken, two target icons will appear on the; When Using Manual Mode:; use this image to compose your picture before you press the

34 35 35 When Using Auto Mode: After the first shot is taken, two target icons will appear on the left and right side of the LCD screen. Pan the camera and the circle icon on the screen will move towards the square frame icon. When the circle icon and square frame become green once they overlap, the...

Page 39 - Scene mode

36 37 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...

Page 41 - Advanced; Use stabilization mode in dark environments or when in

38 39 38 39 1. After selecting the scene type, press the button to activate. 2. To select a different scene type, press the button to enter the main function menu. Then press it again to return to the to Scene selection menu. The main function menu also allows you to adjust the image quality and ima...

Page 42 - halfway to focus on the subject.; Shutter; fully to capture the image.; Face Detection

38 39 38 39 The Face Detection mode will detect and focus on faces of persons during picture shooting so that the faces will be clearer.1. In Shooting Mode, press the Left/Face Detection button to turn on the Face Detection and an icon ( ) appears on the LCD. 2. Hold the camera securely, and point t...

Page 43 - Smile Detection; turn on Smile Detection and an icon (

40 41 40 41 Smile Detection With the camera's new "Smile Detection" feature, which automatically detects and captures a person smiling, you'll never miss a smile.1. In Shooting Mode, press the Left/Face Detection button to turn on Smile Detection and an icon ( ) appears on the LCD. 2. Point ...

Page 44 - Blink Detection; button to enter

40 41 40 41 Blink Detection The Blink Detection feature is on by default, and after taking each photo, a warning message will pop up if a blink had been detected in the photo.1. In any Still Shooting modes, press the button to enter the photo menu. 2. Switch between different Photo Setup menus and C...

Page 45 - Viewing Photos and Videos; PLAYBACK; Playback; button for confirmation.

42 43 42 43 Viewing Photos and Videos PLAYBACK To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen:1. Press button to go to the Playback mode. The last recorded photo or video clip is displayed. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in ...

Page 46 - Thumbnail View; In Playing Mode, adjust the Zoom button/zoom lever to the

42 43 42 43 During video playback, you can press the Up/Down button to adjust the volume. Thumbnail View In Playing Mode, adjust the Zoom button/zoom lever to the side , so as to display thumbnail of photo or video in the screen. 1. Display thumbnail with 2x2, 3x3 and 4x4 by switching the Zoom butto...

Page 47 - Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only); button to go to the; navigation buttons to select a photo

44 45 44 45 Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) When playing photo, you can also use Zoom button/zoom lever to zoom in it 2~8 times. 1. Press button to go to the Playback mode. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a photo to magnify. 3. Adjust the Zoom button/zoom lever to th...

Page 48 - Using the Delete Button; button to go to the Playback Mode.

44 45 44 45 Using the Delete Button In Playback Mode, you can press the Down/Delete button to delete pictures or videos. To delete pictures or videos:1. Press button to go to the Playback Mode. 2. Select a picture or video clip you want to delete with the Left/Right button. 3. Press the Down/Delete ...

Page 49 - Still Menu; USING THE MENUS; In any of the above Still Picture Modes, press the

46 47 Still Menu USING THE MENUS Mode: M In any of the above Still Picture Modes, press the button to go to the Still Picture menu.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...

Page 51 - Three options are available:; Spot; Continuous AF

48 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Use this setting to select an area for the exposure to be obtained. Three options are available: • Spot • Center-Weight • AiAE (Artificial Intelligence AE) Continuous AF After Continuous AF is turned on, the camera will adjust focus automatically in response to a...

Page 52 - Continuous Shot; Four options are available:; Continuous shooting; : Press and hold the shutter to; shot; : Capture pictures continuously until the

49 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. Four options are available: • Continuous shooting : Press and hold the shutter to shoot continuously until you release the shutter or when t...

Page 53 - Quick Review; Date Imprint; Include a Date/Time stamp in the photo image.; Off

50 Quick Review 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. Four options are available: • Off • 1 sec • 2 sec • 3 sec Date Imprint Include a Date/Time stamp in the photo image. • Off • Date • ...

Page 54 - : To set a long exposure time between 2~30

51 Digital Zoom Use this setting to enable or disable the digital zoom function. When disabled, only the optical zoom is enabled. Slow Shutter In Slow shutter mode, the shutter will remain open as long as the Shutter button is pressed. This gives you complete control over the duration of exposure. (...

Page 55 - Movie Menu; In the Movie Mode, press the

52 53 Blink Detection 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. • Off • On Movie Menu Mode: In the Movie Mode, press the button to go to the corre- sponding Movie menu. To configure each setting: 1. ...

Page 58 - Playback Menu; In Playback mode, press the; back; Protect; To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally

54 55 Playback Menu Mode : In Playback mode, press the button to enter the Play- back menu. Please refer to the following sections for detailed instructions on the various menu options. Protect To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally erased, use this setting to lock one or all of t...

Page 59 - for all files that have been placed in the protected mode.; Delete; There are two ways to delete files.; • Delete One; file to be deleted. Select; Yes

56 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. 4. Press the button to select Yes to lock. For locked picture/video, ...

Page 60 - • Delete All; In the Delete option, select All and then press; or

57 • Delete All : 1. In the Delete option, select All and then press button. 2. Using the Up/Down 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 delet...

Page 61 - Trim; Use the zoom buttons and navigation buttons to adjust; HDR-High Dynamic Range; be corrected to optimize the highlights and lowlights captured

58 Trim The Trim setting allows you select an area of the photo you want to keep and then save it as a new photo.To trim a picture:1. Select the Trim setting from the menu. 2. Using the Left/Right buttons, locate the photo that you want to crop and have it displayed on the LCD. 3. Use the zoom butto...

Page 62 - Rotate; Resize; This setting allows you to resize a picture to a specified

59 Rotate You can use this setting to change the picture orientation of the picture.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. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the direction for r...

Page 63 - Display Setup

60 61 Red-eye Reduction Use this setting to remove red-eyes in your photos.1. Select the Red-eye Reduction in Playback menu as described previously. 2. Use the Left/Right button to select the picture from which the red-eye needs to be removed. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes to f...

Page 64 - Slideshow; navigation buttons to select Effect,; Start; Wallpaper Settings

60 61 61 Slideshow This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a slideshow.1. Select the slideshow menu, press the right button to enter the options menu. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Effect, Interval time, or Repeat and use the Left / Right navigation buttons to ad...

Page 66 - Set back to default:; confirm or press Left button to return to last page, and

63 Set 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. • Yes • No Playing Effect (Only for J1455) You can use this setting to select the effect of playing photo. 1. Select Playing Effect menu, pr...

Page 68 - Setup Menu; button and; Right; button to enter the submenu.

64 65 Setup Menu Mode : M 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. To adjust the settings:1. Select the menu page with the function you want to adjust and press the Down butt...

Page 69 - Beep; LCD Brightness; LCD; button to confirm the

66 Beep 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. To change this setting:1. Select the Beep setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to switch b...

Page 70 - Power Saver; to turn off the LCD screen and camera automatically after a; • Turn off the camera:; Zone; close to the desired time zone. Then press the

67 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. Pr...

Page 71 - photo and movie files.; File and Software

68 69 Date/Time See “ Setting the Date and Time “ section on page 19. Language See “ Setting the Language “ section on page 20. 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 sett...

Page 72 - File Numbering; After you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it; Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to memory; Use this setting to copy the files stored in the internal memory; Copy to memory card; in File and Software

68 69 69 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.1. Select the File Name in File and...

Page 73 - Use this setting to view the current camera firmware version.; FW Version; If SD card contains a new version of firmware, please; Reset Settings; Reset

70 70 71 FW Version (Firmware Version) Use this setting to view the current camera firmware version. 1. Select the FW Version in File and Software menu. 2. If SD card contains a new version of firmware, please upgrade accordingly as necessary. To update to the latest firmware version, you can go to ...

Page 74 - in Connection; navigation buttons to select; NTSC; PAL; Video System; Transmission

70 71 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. Note: The TV output will not display properly if an ...

Page 75 - Connecting to a PC; Setting the USB mode; that the camera is correctly configured to connect with a PC.; PC; Transferring files to your PC; My

72 73 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 ca...

Page 77 - Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer; a printer, regardless of brand. To find out if a; that the camera is correctly configured to connect with a; Printer

74 75 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 spe...

Page 78 - Connecting the camera and printer.; Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on the

74 75 75 Connecting the camera and printer. 1. Make sure both the camera and printer are turned on. 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. If the camera is not connected to a PictBridge compat...

Page 79 - PictBridge; Print with date; Print with; Using the PictBridge Menu

76 77 After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge menu 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. Print with date If you have set the date and tim...

Page 80 - to confirm the printing, or; Print without date

76 77 77 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the number of prints for the current displayed photo. 4. Press the button and the following screen appears. 5. Select Yes to confirm the printing, or Cancel . Then press the button. Print without date Use this setting to print the photos witho...

Page 81 - Print index; from the

78 5. Select Yes to confirm the printing, or Cancel . Then press the button. Print index You can use this setting to print all indexes to show all the photos currently in your camera.1. Select Print index from the PictBridge menu. The following screen appears. 2. Select Yes to confirm the printing, ...

Page 82 - Exit; To exit the

79 Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) To use DPOF printing, you must make the selection of photos for printing using the DPOF settings before hand. See “ DPOF ” section on page 57.1. Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu. The follow- ing screen appears. 2. Select Yes to confirm the printin...

Page 83 - APPENDICES; Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.; Model name; Effective Image Sensor Pixels

80 81 Specifications : A1255 / A1455 APPENDICES Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Model name A1255 A1455 Effective Image Sensor Pixels 12.2 Megapixels 14.1 Megapixels Image Sensor 12.4 Megapixels [1/2.33” (CCD)] 14.2 Megapixels [1/2.3” (CCD)] Lens Focal Length F = 6.3mm...

Page 91 - Error messages; Messages; The maximum specified water depth was

88 89 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 cor...

Page 92 - the specified time it may be damaged.

88 89 89 Messages Explanation When the camera is used for longer than the specified time it may be damaged. • During underwater recording or shooting, the camera was kept under water longer than the specified time. Card is not formatted, format? • Confirm whether the memory card should be formatted....

Page 93 - Troubleshooting; Problem; Camera turns off suddenly during; Image Stabilization; Images and video files cannot be

90 91 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Solution Camera does not turn on. • The battery has run out.• The battery is not inserted cor- rectly. • Replace with a fully charged battery. Camera turns off suddenly during operation. • The battery has run out. • Replace with a fully charged battery. ...

Page 94 - clean off current memory card.

90 91 91 Problem Possible causes Solution No picture is taken when pressing the Shutter button. • The memory card is full.• No available space to store the files. • The mode dial is in Playback mode. • Replace the memory card with a new one or clean off current memory card. • Delete unwanted images....