Page 2 - Declaration of Conformity; For Customers in Europe; BEFORE YOU START; About this Manual
Declaration of Conformity Responsible Party: General Imaging Company Address: 4 W. 90th Street, Suite 550, Gardena, CA 90248, U.S.A. Customer Service Telephone Number: +-800-730-6597 (Outside U.S. & Canada: +-30-755-6857) For Customers in the U.S.A. Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME O...
Page 3 - SAFETY NOTES; Safety notes for this camera
2 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....
Page 4 - Safety notes for memory card
3 • Do not store the battery in a hot environment or in direct sunlight. • Only use the supplied battery.• If the rechargeable Li-ion battery supplied with the camera needs to be replaced, contact the retailer or the customer service number listed in this manual. • If the rechargeable Li-ion battery...
Page 5 - Other Safety Notes
4 • When you insert a memory card, make sure the notch of the card matches the markings on the top of the card slot. 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 late...
Page 6 - CONTENTS
5 WARNING ............................................................. SAFETY NOTES .....................................................2 CONTENTS ............................................................5 GETTING READY ..................................................9 Accessories Included .....
Page 10 - GETTING READY; Accessories Included
9 GETTING READY 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. Accessories Included USB Cable CD-ROM Warranty Card AC Adapter Shoulder Strap Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Ba...
Page 11 - Attaching the Lens Cap and Shoulder Strap
Page 12 - Part Names
1 2 4 3 5 7 8 6 10 9 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 13 Part Names
Page 15 - Charging Battery
4 Before you charge your battery, you should turn the camera off and insert the battery.. Connect the camera and the power charger using the supplied USB cable. (The plug shape of the power charger may vary depending on the country or region. The actual item may vary from the drawing below). 2. Inse...
Page 16 - Installing Battery and Memory Card
5 2. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct position as shown in the following diagram: . Open the battery cover. OPEN Installing Battery and Memory Card
Page 18 - Turning Camera On and Off; Symbol Description
7 Turning Camera On and Off Turn 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 o...
Page 19 - Resetting your Language
8 4. Press the up/down arrow button to select 「 Language 」 and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 5. Press the arrow buttons to select your desired language and press the button to confirm. 6. Press the func menu button and the snapshot screen appears. Set your Language, Date/...
Page 21 - Display Setting; MODE OVERVIEW
20 Press the button to display the settings: Classic, Full, Off. Default Mode: Displays the camera parameters on screen F3.2 1234 -0.3 EV 1/50 F3.2 400 ISO Grid: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram 1234 -0.3 EV 1/50 400 ISO F3.2 F3.2 Clean: Does not display any additional icons on screen Displ...
Page 22 - LCD Screen Display; Overview of the screen icons in photo shooting mode
2 LCD Screen Display Overview of the screen icons in photo shooting mode 1234 x3.5 -0.3 EV 1/50 400 ISO 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 9 10 11 15 14 13 12 19 18 16 17 F3.2 1234 x3.5 -0.3 EV 1/50 400 ISO 21 20 23 22 F3.2 Shooting Mode Icons Auto Mode Manual Mode Shutter Priority Program AE Face Beautifier Panorama ...
Page 24 - Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode
23 Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode 2 00:56 -0.3 EV 1 3 4 8 7 9 10 11 13 14 12 6 5 Movie Mode Icons2 Macro Mode3 Self-Timer 0 sec 4 Zoom Display (by turning the zoom lever)5 Remaining Recording time 6 SD Memory Card/Built-In Memory7 Battery Status8 Video Quality9 Picture Color 0 VIS Exposu...
Page 25 - Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback Mode
24 Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback Mode 6/45 9 3 2 1 4 5 12 11 13 10 6 8 7 DPOF File 2 File Protection3 Memory space (indicating the current number of photos and total number of photos) 4 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory5 Battery Status6 Zoom Magnification Area7 Image Zoom Ratios8 Image Zone9...
Page 26 - Using the Mode Dial
25 Using the Mode Dial This GE 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 Icon Description Auto Mode In this mode, the optimal conditions for taking pictures will be set based on the sub...
Page 27 - Manual Mode
26 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. Follow these steps: . Use the power switch to turn the camera on.2. Switch the Mode Dial to Auto ...
Page 29 - Face Beautifier
28 In Portrait Mode, the camera is set to automatically adjust camera exposure for realistic portrayal of skin tones.1. Turn the Mode Dial to select Face Beautifier Mode ( ). 2. Press the func menu button and press the up/down button to select . 3. Press the left/right arrow button to select Face Be...
Page 30 - Black and White
29 4. Move or rotate the camera according to the set direction. When the range of movement or rotation meets the internal settings of the camera, the progress dialog along the indication arrow partially turns green. When it completely turns green, panorama mode shooting is finished. 5. The camera au...
Page 36 - Custom Settings
35 6. Select 「 Yes 」 to save or 「 No 」 to cancel. 7. Turn the mode dial to switch to the custom settings ( ). 8. The photo settings you store the last time are invoked. The factory default settings are Program AE ( ) and other parameters. Custom Settings only keep the photo shooting mode and paramet...
Page 37 - Using the Zoom Function; BASIC OPERATION
36 Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions: Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom. Toggle the Zoom Wheel of the camera to zoom in or out of the subject while taking pictures. Zoom Indicator When the Optical Zoom reaches the threshold as Digital Zoom, release and turn the zoom lever to T to ...
Page 40 - Open Flash
39 Open Flash 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.. Press the Flash Button to pop up the flash. 2. Press the right arrow button ( ) to enter the Flash Settings Menu. 3. Press the left/right...
Page 41 - White Balance Setting
40 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:. Press button to enter White Balance Menu. 2. Press the left/right to select the following...
Page 42 - Continuous Capture Setting
4 Follow the steps below to configure the Continuous Shot Settings:. Press the to enter the Continuous Shot Menu. 2. Press the left/right to select the following 5 modes: • Single Capture a single shot only. • Continuous Shot Shoot at the rate of 5 pictures per second with the maximum pixel setting....
Page 43 - EV Setting; Exposure Compensation
42 EV Setting The EV function menu of the camera includes functions, such as EV adjustment, shutter, aperture, etc. Using the appropriate function settings can improve your pictures. To select the best setting for optimum photos, follow these steps:. Press the button to display the settings screen. ...
Page 45 - Aperture Adjustment; Using Quick Recording
44 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. Using Quick Recording In shooting mo...
Page 46 - i Button Function Menu
45 i Button Function Menu Mode: The Image Color Setting allows you to select different color effects.. Press the button to select the Image Color Setting Menu. 2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Image Color Setting options. There are 5 Image Color options in photo shooting mode : • N...
Page 47 - Viewing Photos and Videos; PLAYBACK
46 Viewing Photos and Videos PLAYBACK To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen:. 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 ...
Page 48 - Thumbnail View
47 When playing a video, press the up/down arrow button to adjust the volume; when the volume reaches zero, appears. 00:00:47 00:01:23 Thumbnail View When in Playback Mode, rotate the zoom wheel counter clockwise to the position to display thumbnail images of the photos and videos on the screen. W Z...
Page 49 - Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)
48 Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) The Zoom Wheel can also be used during playback. This allows you to magnify photos between 2x to 8x.. Press the button to switch to Playback Mode. 2. Press the left/right button to select a picture to be zoomed in. 3. Rotate the Zoom Wheel clockwise t...
Page 51 - Photos and Video Deletion
50 Photos and Video Deletion In playback mode, press the down arrow button ( ) to select your photos and videos. To delete photos or videos:. Press the button to switch to playback mode. 2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the photos and videos to be deleted. 3. Press the down arrow butto...
Page 52 - Photo Setup Menu; USING THE MENUS
5 Photo Setup Menu USING THE MENUS Mode: . In Photo Shooting Mode, press the func menu button to enter the Photo Shooting Menu. 2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the Photo Shooting Menu to be set. 3. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Photo Shooting Menu to be set and press th...
Page 54 - HDR
53 Cont . AF Set Cont. AF used when you take pictures. There are 2 options: • Off • On HDR Set HDR used when you take pictures. There are 2 options: • Off • On In Black and White, Panorama Mode, Face Beautifier, and SCN mode, HDR cannot be set.
Page 55 - Photo Shooting Setting Menu; Quality
54 Mode: . Press the func menu button in Photo Shooting Mode and press the up/down 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...
Page 56 - Digital Zoom; Date Imprint
55 AF-Assist Beam In a darker environment, AF Assist Beam can be turned on for better focus. Digital Zoom Turn on or off the digital zoom. Date Imprint Include a Date/Time stamp on the photo image. • Off • Date • Date / Time
Page 58 - Movie Menu
57 Movie Menu Mode: . Turn the mode dial, select the mode and press the func menu button to enter the Movie Menu. 2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the Movie Menu to be set. 3. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Movie Menu to be set and press the button to confirm. Expo Meteri...
Page 60 - Movie Setting Menu
59 Movie Setting Menu Mode: . Turn the Mode Dial and select to enter the video recording screen. 2. Press the func menu button, press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button to enter the menu. 3. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to e...
Page 61 - Playback Menu
60 Playback Menu Mode: . Press the button to display the playback screen and press func menu button to enter the menu. 2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the playback to be set and press button to enter. 3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select an option and press the button to confi...
Page 62 - Rotate
6 Rotate You can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture.. 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...
Page 63 - Resize; Color Effect
62 Resize This setting allows you to resize a picture to a particular resolution and saves it as a new picture.. 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 scr...
Page 64 - Protect; Playback Setting Menu
63 Mode: . Press the button to show the playback screen, press the func menu button, and press the up/down 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 butt...
Page 65 - Delete
64 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. There are 3 sub menus available: • One: Lock the selected photo or video if they are unprotected; unlock the selected photo or video if they are protected. • All: Lock ...
Page 67 - Trim
66 Trim The Trim Setting allows you to crop photos and save them as new pictures.. 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 ...
Page 68 - Setup Menu; Beep
67 Setup Menu Mode : . Press the func menu button in any mode and press the up/down 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 t...
Page 71 - Copy to Card; File Numbering
70 Note that when you perform the Format Memory function, it only formats the active memory. If an SD memory card is inserted, the SD memory card is active and will be formatted. If there is no SD memory card, the internal memory is active and the internal memory will be formatted. Formatting the SD...
Page 72 - FW Version; Reset
7 FW Version Use this setting to view the current camera firmware version.. Press the func menu button, press the up/down 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. Press the ...
Page 73 - Transferring files to your computer; Connecting to a Computer; Setting the USB Mode; CONNECTIONS
72 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 f...
Page 74 - Video System
73 4. After the transmission is complete, disconnect the USB cable according to the instructions specifying how to safely remove USB devices. Video System Use this feature to switch the video system from either NTSC or PAL.. Press the func menu button, press the up/down arrow button to select and pr...
Page 75 - Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode
74 This camera supports wireless connection of an Eye-Fi SD Card. Upload the photos from the camera to the Internet using the following steps:. Press the func menu button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu. 2. Press up/down arrow button to select and pre...
Page 76 - Supported HDMI Connections; Connecting HDMI-Ready TV
75 Supported HDMI Connections HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface), is a fully digital audio/video transmission interface, through which uncompressed audio and video signals are transmitted. Direct transmission of digital video signals to your TV reduces conversion loss and improves image qua...
Page 77 - Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer
76 Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer PictBridge technology allows printing of the photos saved in the memory card by the printer. 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. With t...
Page 78 - Connecting to your Printer
77 Connecting to your Printer . 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 compatible printer, th...
Page 79 - Using the PictBridge Menu
78 After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge Menu will appear. Press the up/down arrow button to select a menu item and press the button or right arrow button to enter the item. Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting. Print (with Date) If you have s...
Page 81 - Print Index
80 5. Select 「 Yes 」 and press the button to confirm; select 「 Cancel 」 to cancel printing. Print Index You can print all photos in the camera via this function.. In the PictBridge menu, select 「 Print Index 」 and the screen as shown below appears. 2. Select 「 Yes 」 and press the button to confirm; ...
Page 82 - Print DPOF Images; Exit
8 Print DPOF Images To use DPOF printing, you must select your photos for printing using the DPOF settings beforehand. See “ DPOF ” section on page 65.. In the PictBridge menu, select 「 Print DPOF Images 」 and the screen as shown below appears. 2. Select 「 Yes 」 and press the button to confirm; sele...
Page 83 - Specifications; APPENDICES
82 Active Image Sensor Pixels 4.4 Megapixels Total Image Sensor Pixels 5.40 Megapixels [/2.3"CMOS] Lens Focal Length 4.7mm (Wide) — 22.2mm (Tele) [35mm film equivalent] [26mm (Wide) — 676mm (Tele)] F number F3.2 (Wide) — F5.6 (Tele) Lens Construction 0 groups 4 elements Optical Zoom 26x Focusing...
Page 87 - Prompts and Warning Messages
86 Prompts and Warning Messages Message Description Action Warning! Battery exhausted. The camera battery is used up. 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 j...
Page 91 - Troubleshooting
90 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Solution Camera does not turn on • The battery has been depleted.• The battery is not inserted correctly. • Recharge the battery. • Correctly reinstall the battery . Camera turns off suddenly during operation • The batteries have been depleted. • Recharge t...
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