GE D1030 - Manual

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...

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

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 CD-ROM Warranty Card AA-size Alkaline Batteries

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

12 13 12 13 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. Pu...

12 13 12 13 Using the Mode Button The GE camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to switch between different modes with ease. Press Left/Right button to choose the mode, press to select. All the available modes are listed as follows: Mode Name Icon Description Auto Switch to take st...

14 15 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 the Le...

14 15 15 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...

16 17 16 17 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 thoro...

16 17 16 17 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 button Zoom indicator (See “Digital Zoom“ on page 42) When the optical zoom reaches its maximum value,...

18 19 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 pressing Rig...

18 19 19 • Forced Off Flash is turned off. • Slow Synchro This allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the night time backdrop. • Red-Eye + Slow Synchro Using this mode for slow synchro shots with red-eye reduction. Self-timer/Continuous Capture • 2-se...

20 21 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...

20 21 21 WB (White Balance) The White Balance allows you to adjust the color temperature under different light source to ensure faithful color reproduction. The options of White Balance include: • Auto • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluorescent • Fluorescent CWF • Incandescent • Manual (Press the Shutter but...

22 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: • : Best • : Fine • : Normal Size The size setting refers to the image resolution in pix...

23 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 options include: • Auto • Black & White • Sepia • Vivid

24 25 LCD Screen Display USING THE MODES Still Picture Mode Display Mode: 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 4 17 18 20 21 19 1 Shooting Mode Icons Auto Scene Stabilization Portrait Mode Panorama 2 AF Single-AF Multi-AF 3 Expo Metering Spot Center AiAE 4 Image Size 5 Image Quality

26 Video Shooting Mode Display Mode : 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 1 Video Mode icon2 AF Single-AF Multi-AF 3 Metering Spot Center AiAE 4 Video Quality5 Focus Frame6 Self-timer 2-sec 10-sec 7 Remaining Time for Video Recording8 Memory Card/Built-in Memory9 Battery Status 10 WT Ratio (Displayed only...

27 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. Record...

28 29 28 29 Panorama Panorama Mode allows you to create a panoramic picture. The camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using the individual shots that you take. Follow these steps to create a panoramic picture:1. Turn the mode dial to the Panorama Mode. Then enter the Photo Setup to ...

28 29 28 29 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.Press the button, select the Scene Mode menu with the Left/Right butt...

30 31 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 image siz...

32 33 32 33 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...

32 33 32 33 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 ...

34 35 34 35 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. 1. Use the Zoom button to switch between the 2x2 , 3x3 , and 4x4 thumbnail...

34 35 34 35 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 go to the Playback mode. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a photo to magnify. 3. Press one end of the Zoom butt...

36 37 36 37 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 ...

36 37 36 37 Still Menu USING THE MENUS Mode: 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...

39 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...

40 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...

41 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 • ...

42 42 43 Digital Zoom Use this setting to enable or disable the digital zoom function. When disabled, only the optical zoom is enabled. Digital Zoom indicator: • Off: gray color. • On: reddish color.

42 43 Movie Menu Mode: In the Movie Mode, press the button to go to the corre- sponding Movie menu. 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 pr...

44 45 Playback Menu Mode : In Playback mode, press the button to enter the Playback 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 the...

46 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, ...

47 • 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 befor...

48 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...

49 If the message “The image cannot be edited.” appears, it means that the current image cannot be resized. 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 b...

50 51 Media Center Mode : Press button in Playback mode to enter Media Center menu. Refer to the following sections for details of every setting. 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...

50 51 51 Wallpaper Settings Use this setting to select your favorite picture to use as a background on the LCD screen. 1. Use this setting to select your favorite picture to use as a background on the LCD screen. 2. Press Up/Down button to select wallpaper settings, welcome screen setting or default...

52 53 Setup Menu Mode : 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 button...

52 53 53 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 sw...

54 54 55 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....

54 55 Date/Time See “ Setting the Date and Time “ section on page 14. Language See “ Setting the Language “ section on page 15. 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...

56 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 Softw...

57 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 the fo...

58 59 58 59 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 ...

58 59 58 59 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 ...

60 61 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...

62 62 63 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...

62 63 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...

64 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 without dat...

65 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, ...

66 66 67 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 47.1. Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu. The follow- ing screen appears. 2. Select Yes to confirm the p...

66 67 Effective Image Sensor Pixels 10.1 Megapixels Image Sensor 10.3 Megapixels [1/2.5” (CCD)] Lens Focal Length F = 5.2mm (Wide) ~ 15.6mm (Tele) 35mm film equivalent 31.2mm (Wide) ~ 93.6mm (Tele) F number F3.5 (Wide) ~ F6.4 (Tele) Construction 7 elements in 7 groups Optical Zoom 3X Focusing Range ...

70 71 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...

72 73 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. ...