GE X2600 - Manual

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...

5 BEFORE YOU START ............................................ SAFETY NOTES .....................................................2 CONTENTS ............................................................5 GETTING READY ..................................................7 Accessories Included .............

7 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 Warranty Card Shoulder Strap Lens Cap User Manual User Manual Lens cap str...

8 Setting Up Your Camera Inserting the Batteries Press and hold the door lock while sliding the door open. 2

9 Storing Pictures on an SD/SDHC Card Your camera has enough internal memory for a couple of test pictures. We highly recommend purchasing a Class 4 or higher SD/SDHC Card (up to 32 GB) to conveniently store more pictures/videos. (Card class is typically shown on the card and/or packaging)NOTE: Your...

0 Turning on the Camera If the lens cap is covering the lens, remove it. 2 Pull back on the ON/OFF switch, and then release it. FF

3 When you turn the camera on for the first time, the mode dial should be in Smart Capture Mode and ready to take pictures. Use the LCD to preview the picture. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway down to focus and set exposure. 3 When the Focus brackets turn green, press the Shutter button completely...

4 Changing Between Tools View and Clean View Press the Display button to change between Clean View and Tools View.Clean ViewIn “clean” view; no tools appear. (Press the Menu button to change settings) Tools ViewTools appear at the top of the LCD (Only Available in P and M Modes). 3.2 3.2 Press to ch...

5 Monitoring the Battery Level Keep your batteries fully charged or keep fresh batteries on hand. Full Three Quarters Half One Quarter/Critical Recording a Video The camera is always ready to record a video—just press and release the Record Video button . (Press and release it again to stop recordin...

7 Using the Flash Button Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. ON/OFF Flash Modes (vary by picture-taking mode) Auto Red-Eye Reduction Force Flash Off Press the Flash button to cycle through flash modes.The current flash mode appears at the bottom of t...

9 Taking Burst Pictures While the Shutter Button is pressed in Burst Mode, the camera will take pictures @ approximately 0.8 fps (frames per second) until there is no more storage space. Press the Self-Timer/Burst Button to cycle through available modes.The Burst icon appears at the bottom of the LC...

20 Using Scene Mode Choose a Scene Mode before taking a picture. . Turn the Mode Dial to SCN (Scene modes). 2. Press to choose the desired Scene Mode, then press OK. NOTE: To return to Smart Capture Mode, go back to Step and choose Smart Capture. 3. Scene Mode Description Flower Close-ups Sunset Sub...

2 Taking Panoramic Pictures Use panorama to "stitch" up to 3 pictures into panoramic scene. NOTE: Individual pictures are not saved, even if panorama capture is cancelled before stitching occurs. (Focus and expo-sure are set with the first picture. The flash is set to Off.) . Turn the Mode D...

22 Turning on the Date Stamp Feature You can turn on the Date Stamp feature so that new pictures are stamped with the date on which they were taken. IMPORTANT: You can only add a date stamp when the camera is in a picture-taking mode (not in Review mode when a pic-ture has already been taken). When ...

25 Reviewing Pictures/Videos Reviewing Pictures, Videos . Press the Review Button . The most recent picture/video is displayed. 2. Press to view the previous or next picture. • To play a video, press the OK button. • To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter Button halfway down. Turning on...

26 Understanding the Review Icons . Camera2. Home3. Multi-Up4. Tags5. Print6. Slide Show7. Rewind/Play/Fast-Forward8. Battery Level 2 3 4 5 6 8 7

27 Playing a Video . Press the Review Button . The most recent picture/video is displayed. 2. Press to find a video. 3. Press OK to play the video. • To pause, press OK. (While paused, you can press for previous/next frame.) • To adjust the volume during playback, press . To return to picture-taking...

29 Using the Home Icon When you first press the Review Button, you see the most recent picture or video. For a different view, choose the Home icon and view pictures organized by: • Date Taken • People (only if face tags have been added, Tagging people) • Keywords (only if keyword tags have been add...

30 Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) You can magnify a picture while in review. . Press the Review Button . Select a picture. 2. To zoom in, turn the zoom dial clockwise, aiming the pointer at T (Telephoto " "). To zoom out, turn the zoom dial counter-clockwise, aiming the pointe...

3 Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television You can display pictures/videos on a television, computer monitor, or any device equipped with a composite video or HDMI input. (Cables may be sold separately) Use the camera controls to navigate through pictures/videos on the television. HDMI Cable AV Ca...

32 Running a Slideshow Use slideshow to display your pictures/videos on the LCD. . Press the Review Button . The most recent picture/video is displayed. 2. If the toolbar is hidden, press to display it. 3. Press and to highlight slideshow , then press OK. The slideshow starts with the current pictur...

33 When you tag faces, you're helping your camera to recognize people by name. Then it matches names and faces in pictures you've taken—and those you take in the future! . Press the Review Button . The most recent picture/video is displayed. 2. If the toolbar is hidden, press to display it. 3. Press...

34 Updating Names/Tags . Press the Review Button . The most recent picture/video is displayed. 2. If the toolbar is hidden, press to display it. 3. Press and to highlight Tags , then press OK. 4. Highlight Tag People, then press OK. 5. Highlight Edit Names, then highlight a name to modify, then pres...

36 1. Turn the camera off. 2. Using the Camera USB cable, connect the camera to a computer USB port. (Use only the cable included with this camera) 3. Turn the camera on. 4. Follow the computer prompts to transfer pictures/videos to your computer. Pictures/videos that you tag for sharing could be em...

37 You should adjust settings to get the best results from your camera. NOTE: Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn off the camera. You can also use the Toolbar to access many of these settings (Changing between Tools View and Clean View). . In Picture-Ta...

39 Active Image Sensor Pixels 6.08 Megapixels Total Image Sensor Pixels 6.44 Megapixels [/2.3"CCD] 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...

43 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 new batteries or recharge Li-ion battery. The camera will shut down in 2 seconds. Lens obstruction, Re-start ...

47 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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