GE X500 - Manual

2 • 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 clean...

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

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 USB Cable CD-ROM Warranty Card $$VL]H$ONDOLQH%DWWHULHV Shoulder Strap Lens Cap

8 Install Shoulder Strap and Lens Cap 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 Install Shoulder Strap Install Lens Cap

9 Camera Views Front View Back View 1 4 2 3 13 14 15 16 17 5 7 9 10 11 12 6 8

14 7XUQLQJ2QDQG2Ȗ 3XVK212))WRWXUQRQRȖFDPHUD After the camera is powered on, set the camera to Auto mode by turning the Mode dial at the top of the top of the camera VHHSDJH:KHQXVLQJWKHFDPHUDIRUWKH½UVWWLPHWKH language setting page will appear. Setting Language and Date/Time :KHQWXUQLQJRQWKHFDPHUDIRUW...

16 Using the Mode Dial 7KH*(FDPHUDSURYLGHVDFRQYHQLHQWPRGHGLDOWKDWDOORZV\RXWRVZLWFKEHWZHHQGLȖHUHQWPRGHVZLWKHDVH$OOWKHDYDLODEOH modes are listed as follows: Mode Name Icon Description Auto mode Take still pictures in automatic mode. ASCN mode Have the camera automatically select the best scene type fo...

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 thoroughly wit...

19 19 <RXUFDPHUDLVHTXLSSHGZLWKWZRW\SHVRI]RRPIXQFWLRQVRSWLFDO]RRPDQGGLJLWDO]RRP3UHVVWKH=RRPEXWWRQRIWKHFDPHUDWR]RRPLQRURXWRIWKHVXEMHFWZKLOHWDNLQJSLFWXUHV Zoom indicator (See “Digital Zoom“ on page 51) :KHQWKHRSWLFDO]RRPUHDFKHVLWVPD[LPXPYDOXHUHOHDVHWKH=RRPEXWWRQDQGWKHQSUHVVLWDJDLQIRUWKHGLJLWDO]RRPWR...

20 Open Flash 7KH¾DVKLVXVHGWRLOOXPLQDWHDVXEMHFWLQORZOLJKWRUIRU½OO in lighting to achieve better illumination of a subject with pronounced shadows. 7RWXUQRQWKH¾DVKSUHVVWKH¾DVK button. 3UHVVWKHOHIWEXWWRQWRHQWHUWKH¾DVK)XQFWLRQVPHQX 3. Press the Left/Right button to select from the following 6 modes: • ...

22 22 Macro Mode The Macro setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close-up photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects very close to the camera. 1. Press Right button to enter the Macro menu. 2. Press the Left/Right button to select the following two modes: • Macro: On Select this to f...

23 23 The face detection mode detects people's faces and focuses on them resulting in clearer images. Face detection is engaged by default in most modes unless it is disabled by the user. Face detection is disabled in Panorama Mode. 1. When the face detection feature is enabled it will display a IUD...

26 Advanced Functions Menu The Advanced Functions Menu of the camera include Image 6L]H,PDJH4XDOLW\:KLWH%DODQFH,PDJH&RORUDQG,627KHVH functions allow advanced users better control for shooting XQGHUGLȗFXOWOLJKWLQJFRQGLWLRQV To set the Advanced Functions: 1. Pull up the Advanced Function Menus by ...

27 27 WB (White Balance) The White Balance allows you to adjust the color temperature IRUGLȖHUHQWOLJKWLQJVRXUFHVWRHQVXUHIDLWKIXOFRORU reproduction. The options for White Balance include: • WB: Auto • WB: Daylight • WB: Cloudy • WB: Fluorescent • WB: Fluorescent CWF • WB: Incandescent • WB: Manual (P...

28 Quality The camera's quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the images. Higher quality settings produce better quality photos, but will take up more memory space. There are three options for picture quality: • : Quality: Best • : Quality: Fine • : Quality: Normal Size 7KHVL]HVHWWLQJUHIH...

29 Color 7KHFRORUVHWWLQJDOORZV\RXWRDGGDUWLVWLFFRORUHȖHFWVZKHQWDNLQJSLFWXUHV<RXFDQWU\GLȖHUHQWFRORUWRQHVWRDOWHUWKH mood of your pictures. The color options include: • Color: Auto • Color: Vivid • Color: Black & White • Color: Sepia

30 LCD Screen Display USING THE MODES Still Picture Mode Display Mode: ġ P S A 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 16 17 19 18 6 24 23 22 21 20 6 1 Shooting Mode Icons ġ Auto mode ġ Manual mode ġ ASCN mode ġ Panoramamode ġ Scene mode ġ Portrait Program AE Shutter priority Aperture priority 2 AF Mode...

32 Video Shooting Mode Display Mode : 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 12 13 1 Video Mode icon 2 Continuous AF 3 Metering Spot Center AiAE 4 Video Quality 5 Focus Frame 6 Self-timer 10-sec 7 Remaining Time for Video Recording 8 Memory Card/Built-in Memory 9 Battery Status :75DWLR'LVSOD\HGRQO\ZKHQ]RRPLVDFWLYD...

33 Playback mode display Mode: 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 12 13 1 Play Mode icon '32)½OH 3 File protection 4 Picture Number 5 Memory Card/Built-in Memory 6 Battery Status 7 Image Zoom 8 The current display area $ȖHFWLQJUHJLRQDO 10 Memory Space (this picture/Total number of pictures) 11 Recording Date an...

34 34 In the " ASCN PRGHGLȖHUHQWUHFRUGLQJFRQGLWLRQVDUH 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":...

35 35 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 p...

36 Flash Mode, Self-timer, Macro Mode, and Exposure Compensation are disabled in Panorama Mode. 3LFWXUHVFDQQRWEHGHOHWHGDQGWKH]RRPZLOOEHGLVDEOHGXQWLOWKHVHULHVLV½QDOL]HG Panorama Mode can stitch 2 or 3 pictures maximum. In Manual Scene mode, you can select from a total of 20 scene types to match your ...

39 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 ½JXUHEHORZ 1. Set the mode dial at the top of the camera to P and press the button to enter the Auto Program Exposure settings...

40 40 Shutter Priority S When selecting S (Shutter Priority) mode, you can adjust the shutter speed and EV value. Selecting a high shutter speed will capture fast moving objects clearly. Selecting a slow shutter speed will result in motion blur of moving objects. 1. Set the mode dial to S and press ...

41 41 Aperture Priority A When selecting A (Aperture Priority) mode, you can adjust WKHDSHUWXUHVL]HDQG(9YDOXH6HOHFWLQJDODUJHDSHUWXUHRSHQLQJZLOOHPSKDVL]HWKHSRLQWRIIRFXVDQGVKRZDEOXUU\ background and foreground. A small aperture opening will keep both the background and main object in clear focus. 1. S...

42 42 Viewing Photos and Videos PLAYBACK To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen: 1. After pressing the 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 ...

43 43 When playing movie, press Up/Down arrow button mute the volume, press the down arrow until the mute appears. 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 Zoom out T Zoom in 1. Use the Zoom button to sw...

44 44 Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) 7KH]RRPEXWWRQVFDQDOVREHXVHGGXULQJSOD\EDFN7KLV allows you to magnify photos between 2x to 8x. 1. Press the 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 ...

45 45 Using the Delete Button In Playback Mode, you can press the Up/Delete button to delete an unwanted photo or video. To delete pictures or videos: 1. Press the 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 th...

46 Photo Menu USING THE MENUS Mode: P S A In any of the above Photo Modes, press the button to go to the Photo Menu. To adjust each setting: 1. In the Photo Menu, use the Left/Right button to select the Tab (at the top of the screen) corresponding to the page containing the function you wish to chan...

48 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) 8VHWKLVVHWWLQJWRVHOHFWWKHWDUJHWVL]HRIWKHFDPHUDV½HOG of view to be metered. 7KUHHPHWHULQJWDUJHWVL]HVDUHDYDLODEOHWRFKRRVHIURP • Spot metering targets a small area in the center of the FDPHUDV½HOGRIYLHZ • Center metering targets a slightly larger area in the FHQWHUR...

49 Continuous Shot Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. After entering this mode, you can shoot multiple images by continuously holding the shutter button down. 7KHUHDUH½YHDYDLODEOHRSWLRQV • 2ȹ 7XUQVRȖWKH&RQWLQXRXV6KRWIXQFWLRQ • Unlimited : Press and hold down the shutter button to s...

50 Quick Review This setting refers to the brief photo review immediately after taking a picture. The picture stays on the LCD screen for an adjustable period of time. Four options are available: • 2ȹ • 1 sec • 2 sec • 3 sec Date Imprint Include a Date/Time stamp in the photo image. • 2ȹ • Date • Da...

51 Digital Zoom 8VHWKLVVHWWLQJWRHQDEOHRUGLVDEOHWKHGLJLWDO]RRPIXQFWLRQ:KHQ'LJLWDO=RRPLVWXUQHGRȖRQO\WKHRSWLFDO]RRPLV functional.

52 Movie Menu Mode: In the Movie Mode, press the button to go to the corre- sponding Movie menu. 7RFRQ½JXUHHDFKVHWWLQJ 1. In the Movie menu, switch between the Movie Setup or GLȖHUHQW&DPHUD6HWXSSDJHVXVLQJWKH/HIW5LJKWEXWWRQ select the tab with the function you want to adjust and press the Down bu...

54 Playback Menu Mode : In Playback mode, press the button to enter the Playback menu. The following section provides detailed instructions on the various menu options. Protect To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally HUDVHGXVHWKLVVHWWLQJWRORFNRQHRUDOORIWKH½OHV To protect/unprotect ...

55 55 3. Press the button to select Yes to lock displayed photos or videos, or select De-protection to unlock, then press Up/Down button to select Back to return to the playback menu. After selecting Reset, all previous protection settings will be cancelled. Delete 7KHUHDUHWKUHHZD\VWRGHOHWH½OHV • De...

57 Trim The Trim setting allows you crop photos an save them as new pictures.To trim a picture:1. With the camera in Playback mode press the menu button to access the Photo Menu. Then use the Left/Right button and select the "playback setup 2" tab. Use the Down button to select Trim and pres...

58 58 Resize 7KLVVHWWLQJDOORZV\RXWRUHVL]HDSLFWXUHWRDVSHFL½HG resolution, and saves it as a new picture. 1. Select the Resize setting from the Playback menu as described previously. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a picture WRUHVL]H 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a...

59 Red-eye Reduction 8VHWKLVVHWWLQJWRUHPRYHUHGH\HHȖHFWLQ\RXUSKRWRV 1. Select the Red-eye Reduction in the Playback menu as described previously. 2. Use the Left/Right button to select the picture that requires red eye removal. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons and select Yes to ½[WKHVHOHFWHGLPDJ...

60 Slideshow This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a slideshow. 1. Select Slideshow and press the Right button to enter the Slideshow options menu. 2. 3UHVV8S'RZQEXWWRQWRVHOHFWHȖHFWLQWHUYDRUUHSHDW and press or Right button to enter and adjust settings. Press EXWWRQWRFRQ½UPVHWWLQ...

63 Setup Menu Mode : P S A The Setup menu for the camera is available in all modes. Each menu page can be selected by pressing the button and switching between tabs with the Left/Right button. To adjust the settings: 1. Select the menu tab that corresponds with the function you want to adjust and pr...

64 Beep Use this setting to adjust the volume of the beep emitted when buttons are pressed and change the tones for the Shutter EXWWRQVHOIWLPHUDQGSRZHURQSRZHURȖ 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...

65 Power Saver This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your batteries. Follow the steps EHORZWRWXUQRȖWKH/&'VFUHHQDQGFDPHUDDXWRPDWLFDOO\ after a period of inactivity. 1. Select the Power Save setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Press...

66 Date/Time See “ Setting the Date and Time “ section on page 15. Language See “ Setting the Language “ section on page 14. Format Memory Please note: formatting enables you to delete all contents in the memory card and built-in memory, including protected SKRWRDQGPRYLH½OHV To use this setting: 1. ...

67 67 File Numbering After you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it DV½OHWKDWHQGVZLWKDVHULDOQXPEHU<RXFDQXVHWKLVLWHPWRFKRRVHZKHWKHUWKH½OHLVVHULDOO\QXPEHUHGRUEHJLQVZLWK and is saved in another folder on the memory card. 1. Select File Numbering in the File/Software menu, then press...

68 68 FW Version (Firmware Version) 8VHWKLVVHWWLQJWRYLHZWKHFXUUHQWFDPHUD½UPZDUHYHUVLRQ Select FW Version in the File/Software menu, then press Right. 7RXSGDWHWRWKHODWHVW½UPZDUHYHUVLRQ\RXFDQJRWR the following website: www.ge.com/digitalcameras and look under Support. Reset Settings Use this setting t...

69 The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to DFFRPPRGDWHGLȖHUHQWUHJLRQDOVWDQGDUGV7KHDSSURSULDWH 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 incorrect ...

70 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 WKDWWKHFDPHUDL...

72 Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer PictBridge allows printing images from a memory card in a digital camera directly to DSULQWHUUHJDUGOHVVRIEUDQG7R½QGRXWLID printer is PictBridge compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check WKHPDQXDOIRUVSHFL½FDWLRQV:LWKWKH3...

73 73 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 compatibl...

74 After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge menu will appear. 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 ti...

75 75 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 will appear. 5. Select Yes to print or exit, then press button again. Print without date Use this setting to print the photos without dates on them...

76 5. Select Yes to print or exit, then press the button again. Print index You can use this setting to print an index of all the photos cur-rently in your camera's memory. 1. Select Print index from the PictBridge menu. The following screen will appear. 2. Select Yes to print or exit, then press th...

77 Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) To use DPOF printing, you must make the selection of photos for printing using the DPOF settings beforehand. See “ DPOF ” section on page 56. 1. Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu. The follow- ing screen will appear. 2. Select Yes to print or exit, ...

78 (ȖHFWLYH,PDJH6HQVRU3L[HOV 16.0 Megapixels Image Sensor 16.5 Megapixels [1/2.3” (CCD)] Lens Focal Length F = 4.9mm (Wide) ~ 73.5mm (Tele) PP½OPHTXLYDOHQW 27mm (Wide) ~ 405mm (Tele) F number F3.0 (Wide) ~ F5.2 (Tele) Construction 14 elements in 11 groups Optical Zoom 15X Focusing Range 1RUPDO:LGHFP...

82 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 correc...

84 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. • Check the positive and negative are correct when installing the battery. &DPHUDWXUQVRȖVXGGHQO\GXULQJ operat...

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