GE X2600 Digital Camera User Manual
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1. eDate Taken People only if face tags have been added Tagging people eKeywords only if keyword tags have been added Tagging with keywords Videos only if videos have been taken Taking a video 1 Press the Review Button 2 Ifthe toolbar is hidden press to display it 3 Press d and 4 P to highlight the Home icon Ha then press OK The paging bar indicates more choices to the right 4 Highlight Date People Videos or Keywords then press OK If you chose Date People or Keywords highlight the de sired date person or keyword then press OK If you chose Videos thumbnails are displayed To return to Picture Taking Mode press the Shutter Button halfway down Using Zoom Playback for still pictures only You can magnify a picture while in review 1 Press the Review Button Select a picture 2 Tozoom in turn the zoom dial clockwise aiming the pointer at T Telephoto Q To zoom out turn the zoom dial counter clockwise aiming the pointer at W Wide Angle Ga 3 While magnifying you can press AW lt q P to make other portions of the photo viewable Pointer To return to Picture Taking Mode press the Shutter Button halfway down _C _ 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 t2. Storing Pictures on an SD SDHC Card Your camera has enough internal memory for a couple of 1 While the camera is turned off open the battery compart test pictures We highly recommend purchasing a Class 4 or ment door higher SD SDHC Card up to 32 GB to conveniently store more T pictures videos Card class is typically shown on the card sha 5 i ene the SD ss ane ie A se i and or packaging clicks into place To remove an SD card press the SD car to release it and then remove it from the card slot NOTE Your camera also accepts EYE FI Cards type X2 To learn more go to www eye fi A card can only be inserted one way forcing it in the wrong way may cause damage Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may damage the pictures card or the camera IMPORTANT When you turn on the camera it checks to see if a card is inserted If pictures videos are detected on the internal memory the camera will prompt you to move them to the SD card New pictures videos will be stored on the SD card EJ Turning on the Camera 1 Ifthe lens cap is covering the lens remove it 2 Pull back on the ON OFF switch and then release it Setting the Language Date Time The first time you turn on the camera you will be prompted to choose your language and set the date time Back Choose your language 1 Press AW to highlight your desired language 2 Press the OK button Set the date and time 1 Pre
3. to reset the lens When continuous exposure is enabled this message Suggest using tripod appears when the photo shooting screen is displayed for the first time The camera battery is used up It is a warning indicating ino Warning Battery exhausted that the camera is going to shut down The message will disappear after 2 seconds Remove the battery and let it cool before attempting to use the camera again The message will disappear after 2 seconds Try shutting down the camera and Built in memory error An error has occurred in interal memory turning it on again The message will disappear after 2 seconds Slow shutter is on may easily When the B shutter is on the prompt appears on the The message will disappear after cause overexposure screen after you go back to the photo shooting screen 2 seconds Retry taking the panoramic picture The message will disappear after 2 seconds Battery temperature is too high The battery temperature has reached 53 5 C or higher Improper alignment Please try The offset and horizontal alignment is too great for again panorama shooting Message Description Action Retry taking the panoramic The saved panoramic pictures cannot be stitched picture The message will disappear after 2 seconds The camera cannot be updated during the firmware The camera will shut down in 2 Firmware update failed update process seconds The firmware version does not match during the T
4. During power on the SD card is not Card Error recognized or a read write error occurs cadienoriormaited When an error occurs in the SD card the message Not Formatted appears When a SD card lower than Class 4 is used to Slow access record a HD movie the writting speed will be slower and recording may be compromised The photo shooting or video recording Turn off the camera Then unload and reload the SD card has been interrupted so recording cannot and turn on the camera to retry continue Also check to see if the SD card is full or in a locked position No Red Eye Detected Red eyes have not been detected in the image The message will disappear after 2 seconds Replace SD card with a higher Class than 4 The message will disappear after 2 seconds Cannot write to SD card Message Description Action This image cannot be The file format does not support editing or the Fie aiescunewillidesauearaneed aconde edited edited file cannot be edited again g PP This indicates that the SD card exceeded the Exceeded maximum maximum number of folders 999 This could folder number cause a long read time during the camera s power up During the playback by date the images exceed specifications so that it is not possible to play by date PHS OEE EOE IAE ME E EVENE OF This image message disappears only after the file is supported or the file is corrupted so it cannot 9 9 PP y be properly read deleted No picku
5. Settings Reset all settings to their factory default Format Memory Card Deletes everything on the card formats the card Cancel Exits without making a change Internal Memory Deletes everything in internal memory including email addresses and key word tags formats the internal memory CAUTION Formatting deletes all pictures videos Removing a card during formatting may damage the card Specifications 16 44 Megapixels 1 2 3 CCD 0 5 m Infinity Wide Standard 2 2 m Infinity Tele Standard Focusing Range 0 1 m 0 6 Wide Macro 2 2 m 3 0 Tele Macro 1 cm 15 cm Wide Super Macro ewes SM Anti Handshake Optical Image Stabilization Digital Zoom 5x Digital Zoom Combined Zoom 130x samara ee 16MP 4608x3456 3 2 14MP 4608x3072 16 9 12MP 4608x2592 ee 6MP 2880x2160 3MP 2048x1536 Pixels 1280x720 30fps 640x480 30fps DCF DPOF Ver1 1 Support Yes Still Image Exif 2 3 JPEG File Format Movie Format H 264 MP4 Audio AAC Monaural Auto Scene Program P Manual M Sport Night Landscape Landscape Panorama Night Portrait Portrait Scene Modes Children Sunset Backlight Self Portrait High ISO Photobooth Bright Candlelight Stage Fireworks Flower Movie Capture Mode Shooting Modes Detection Features Face Detection Face Recognition Red Eye Removal Panorama Capture Yes Horizontal 3 Shots 3 0 inch 230k Pixels Auto 64 100 200 400 80
6. in dark scenes such as on a stage For best results place the camera on a steady surface or tripod Photobooth Taking 4 pictures which the camera combines into 1 strip High ISO People indoors or in low light scenes Taking Panoramic Pictures Use panorama to stitch up to 3 pictures into 1 panoramic Take 2 or 3 pictures 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 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Panorama FJ The default direction for taking panoramic pictures is left to right Fer To take pictures from right to left press the Disp button Select the Panorama tool and press OK Choose F N then press OK 2 Take the first picture After a quickview the LCD displays the Liveview and an overlay from the first picture Get 1 panoramic picture 3 Compose the second picture Make the overlay from the first picture cover the same portion in the new picture If you are taking stitching only 2 pictures press OK to choose Stitch After you take 3 pictures the pictures are automatically stitched dQ Using Program AE and Manual Exposure Modes 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 taki
7. 0 1600 Continuous AF Single AF Multi Pattern Center Weighted Face Priority Program AE AE Lock Available 2 0EV With 1 3 EV Steps Shutter Speed Smart Capture Mode Auto 1 2 1 2000 Sec i M Mode 16 1 1000 Sec Still Capture Single Up Multi Up Thumbnails Magnify Slideshow Playback Modes Video Capture FF Rewind Pause By Frame Volume Control Multi up Thumbnail Slideshow Color Mode Vivid Color Full Color Basic Color Black amp White Sepia White Balance Control Auto Daylight Tungsten Fluorescent Open Shade Auto With Digital Red Eye Reduction Auto Red Eye Reduction With Pre Flash and Digital Red Eye Reduction Fill With Digital Red Eye Reduction OFF Flash Modes shooting Range Ye 0 5 5 5 m at ISO 400 Smart Capture Tele 2 2 3 1 m at ISO 800 Smart Capture Internal Memory Approx 28MB Recording Media SDHC SD Support 32GB Shooting Range Range 116 4 W x 78 8 H x 73 D mm 4 6 x 3 1 x 2 9 in Based on CIPA Standards Weight 488 g With In box Battery Alkaline and SD Card 9 Based on CIPA Standards 508g With Ni MH Battery Dimensions WxHxD Prompts and Warning Messages Message Description Action Replace new batteries or recharge Li ion battery The camera will shut down in 2 seconds The lens is jammed or some foreign object is preventing Turn the camera off and restart it Lens obstruction Re start Camera _ the lens from functioning properly
8. Always keep the battery contacts dry Do not heat the battery or throw it into a fire to avoid a possible explosion 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 in this camera overheats during charging stop charging immediately and wait until it cools down to resume charging When the camera is stored for a long period of time remove the battery and keep it in a dry place that is not accessible to the infants and children In a colder environment the performance of the battery could be noticeably reduced When you install the battery install it according to the positive and negative markings on the battery compartment Never force the battery into the battery compartment Safety notes for memory card Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit solid objects to avoid damaging it Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the memory card Do not expose the memory card to water Always keep it dry Do not remove the memory card when the camera is turned on Otherwise the memory card could be damaged Do not directly edit the data on the memory card Copy the data to your computer before you edit them When the camera is stored for a long period of time be sure to downlo
9. User Manual imagination at work GE Digital Camera Power PRO Series X2600 Declaration of Conformity Responsible Party Address General Imaging Company 1411 W 190th Street Suite 550 Gardena CA 90248 U S A Customer Service Telephone Number 1 800 730 6597 Outside U S amp Canada 1 310 755 6857 For Customers in the U S A Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For Customers in Europe CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety health environment and customer protection CE marked cameras are intended for sales in Europe This symbol crossed out wheel bin WEEE Annex IV indicates separate collection of electrical waste and m electronic equipment in the European countries Please do not throw the equipment into domestic refuse Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for proper safe disposal of this product About this Manual Thank you for purchasing this GE digital camera Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference e General Imaging Company reserves all rights of this documen
10. a grid and histogram 7 ow z E ETEL 2 sE ISC A O 2 0 2 0 400 Bpo compensation mR ita foa 1 200 n 2 0 Bpom compensation E3 E3 gt 5 R 5 Q lt gt Lo 109 T Lo 1095 E Press lt q gt to choose a Tool then press OK Monitoring the Battery Level Recording a Video Keep your batteries fully charged or keep fresh batteries on The camera is always ready to record a video just press and hand release the Record Video button 3 Press and release it again to stop recording Full Half Ca Three Quarters C 4y Lan C One Quarter Critical Using other Picture Modes Using the Zoom Turn the Mode Dial Use optical zoom to get closer to your subject before taking a Note If you choose SCN Scene press AW q P to highlight picture or video a Scene Mode then press OK 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject For focus distances see Specifications 2 Tozoom in turn the zoom dial clockwise aiming the pointer at T Telephoto Q To zoom out turn the zoom dial counter clockwise aiming the pointer at W Wide Angle Gea 3 Take the picture or video Capture Modes O Auto Scene AA Landscape P Program P Panorama M Manual M SCN Scene Modes AN Sport ofS Night Portrait xe Night Landscape a Portrait Using the Flash Button Using the Focus Button Use the flash when you take pictures at night indoors or outdoors in heavy shadows Press the Flash button t
11. ace Tag Updating Names Tags If a face is not detected you can identify and name it L or MY Press the Review Button gt The most recent picture video is displayed Press lt q gt to find a picture If the toolbar is hidden press to display it Press A and 4 P to highlight Tags then press OK Highlight Tag People then press OK If no faces are detected the Manual Tag Menu appears If faces were detected highlight Manual Tag then press OK Follow the prompts to enter a new name or choose one from the list When finished typing highlight Done then press OK 1 O m A Press the Review Button gt The most recent picture video is displayed If the toolbar is hidden press to display it Press A and 4 P to highlight Tags then press OK Highlight Tag People then press OK Highlight Edit Names then highlight a name to modify then press OK When finished typing highlight Done then press OK NOTE You can save up to 20 names g o o o yy Tagging with Keywords Tag pictures to make them easy to find later 1 m Se SE YS S Press the Review Button The most recent picture video is displayed If the toolbar is hidden press to display it Press and P to highlight Tags then press OK Highlight Keyword Tag then press OK Highlight a Tag or choose to add a new keyword Highlight Done then press OK Marking Pictures Videos as Favorites Mark p
12. ad your photos and remove the memory card Store it in a dry environment Format the memory card using the camera before you use it for the first time or insert a new one We suggest buying only well known name brand memory cards to ensure peak performance Do not modify the name of the files or folders of the memory card using your computer Modifying the file names may cause the files to not be recognized on the camera or a possible error may occur A photo taken with the camera will be stored in the folder that is automatically generated on the SD card Do not store photos that are not taken using this camera in these folders as the pictures cannot be recognized during playback 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 later Do not hang the camera or strap around the neck of small children If the rechargeable Li ion battery is used for the camera only charge it with the supplied battery charger If battery fluid leaks inside the camera contact our customer service department immediately If battery fluid leaks onto your skin rinse your skin with clean water and seek immediate medical attention Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in accordance with the l
13. amera connected printer printer correctly and printer e The printer is not PictBridge e Use a PictBridge compatible printer compatible e Load paper into the printer or replace the ink e The printer is out of paper or ink cartridge in the printer e The printer paper is jammed e Remove the jammed paper Problem Saving data to memory card is slow Cannot write to the memory card Too many movies to process Only available in P and M modes Possible Causes Using a memory card below Class 4 may result in slower recording times The SD memory card has been locked The camera may experience trouble recording HD movies to SD cards with a rating lower than Class 4 The number of pictures or folders in the SD memory card exceed the specifications so the playback of data folder can not be displayed Solution Use an SD card with write Class higher than 4 to improve performance Release the write lock of the memory card or replace with another card Use an SD card with write Class higher than 4 to improve performance Delete unwanted files igitaicameras ttp www ge com imagination at work Printed in China 2012 General Imaging Company Follow us on f GE X2600 EN 0
14. e remaining but you need to take pictures or videos you can reduce the Picture or Video Size This lets you take a greater number of pictures or videos although they will be captured at a lower resolution Update People Tags Matches recently tagged people with other pictures that may include People Tag Settings these people Maintain Names and Faces Modify Names List Edit or delete existing names Capture Framing Grid On Off Slide Show Settings Choose settings for transitions looping and interval AF Control Still Continuous AF Because the camera is always focusing there is no need to press the Shutter Choose an auto focus setting button halfway down to focus Available in Program AE Pan Single AF Focuses when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down This setting uses less orama and Scene modes battery power LCD Brightness High Power Brighter LCD uses more battery power Choose LCD brightness during Power Save Dimmer LCD uses less power picture video capture During Auto LCD brightness is automatically adjusted according to the environment Review the LCD is set to High Power Sound Volume High Medium Low Mute Choose volume Date amp Time Set Date and Time Video Out NTSC Used in North America and Japan most common format Choose the regional setting PAL Used in Europe and China that lets you connect the camera to a television or other external device Reset All Camera
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16. ecsssssessssssssessssssecssesseeeseeeseeess 28 Using the HOME COT scsssscscssssssssssscaceoseseasnncsovertssssasnesernsbosseie 29 Adjusting Camera Settings essscsemenentenenennene 37 Using Zoom Playback for still pictures only c000 30 bai ae BE APPENDICE Saronni ee ee ee 39 Displaying Pictures Videos on a TeleVISION sccsee00 31 Running a Slide ShOW v s 32 Specifications sonsessesesesssossossoooooeoesrsssnsssssessootoesrssssssssssssereree 39 Prompts and Warning Me SSAGES c ecssecsecssecsecsecseesseess 43 Tagging Faces and Keyword5s ssscsesseeees 33 Troubleshooting 47 Tagging COS ioc isssasvsnsasssaninssctnsinciaqudnssaqsdnanspsoseesseipirnaesoseeases 33 Manually Adding a Face TdQ csssssssscsessecssessecssecsscsseeseeeee 34 Updating Names TagS sasssesssncconssasnesssvesbasseassonsvosaosossesteysduveins 34 Tagging with KCyWOrds c scccsccsessssssesssccsesscsscssecsseesesseess 35 Marking Pictures Videos as Favorites c csecseecsecsseeseeeee 35 _ _ Accessories Included 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 AA Size Alkaline Batteries Shoulder Strap Lens Cap Lens cap strap USB Cable User Manual Warranty Card dQ Inserting the Batteries 1 Press and hold the door lock while sliding the door open
17. he camera controls to navigate through pictures videos on the television AV Cable HDMI Cable Running a Slideshow Use slideshow to display your pictures videos on the LCD 1 Press the Review Button gt The most recent picture video is displayed 2 Ifthe toolbar is hidden press to display it 3 Press d and 4 P to highlight slideshow gt then press OK The slideshow starts with the current picture then shows each picture video once To interrupt the slide show press any button To return to Picture Taking Mode press the Shutter Button halfway down Tagging People When you tag faces you re helping your camera to recognize 5 people by name Then it matches names and faces in pictures you ve taken and those you take in the future 1 Press the Review Button The most recent picture video is displayed 2 Ifthe toolbar is hidden press to display it 3 Press A and 4 P to highlight Tags then press OK 4 Highlight Tag People then press OK If faces are detected names or question marks appear under them To resolve an incorrect name or a question mark press lt q P to highlight a face then press OK High light a name or highlight Enter New Name then press OK If prompted to Update People Tags highlight Yes then press OK Other pictures are scanned and updated with the name s you applied here Press lt q gt to add names to other pictures Press OK Manually Add a F
18. he message will disappear after Firmware version mismatch firmware update process 2 seconds Image cannot be saved improper alignment Please try again Warning Do not turn off your The message appears during the firmware update The message disappears after the camera during update process camera update and restart Remove USB Cable Indicates that you can disconnect the USB cable ne mes 2006 Cscpped dich yey disconnect the USB cable Connection Failed Failure to connect to your PC printer TV with HDMI alate CODIE ane TENY Message Description Action l Remove SD card and switch the lever on the side of card AEE nCEeEE Ine ON OEKEU to UNLOCK The message will disappear after 2 seconds Card Full Indicates that the SD card is full Replace SD card with another that has available memory The message will disappear after 2 seconds Memory Full Indicates that the camera memory is full It disappears after 2 seconds Format the SD card WARNING Formatting the SD card will erase all data on the card Copy the data from the SD card to another storage such as a computer Otherwise all data will be erased after the format The message will disappear after 2 seconds Format the SD card WARNING Formatting the SD card will erase all data on the card Copy the data from the SD card to another storage such as a computer Otherwise all data will be erased after the format The message will disappear after 2 seconds
19. ictures as favorites to make them easy to find later 1 S E a Uf Press the Review Button The most recent picture video is displayed If the toolbar is hidden press to display it Press A and P to highlight Tags then press OK Highlight Keyword Tag then press OK Highlight Favorite then press OK Transferring Pictures Videos using a USB Cable Turn the camera off Using the Camera USB cable connect the camera to a computer USB port Use only the cable included with this camera Turn the camera on Follow the computer prompts to transfer pictures videos to your computer Pictures videos that you tag for sharing could be emailed or uploaded to social networking sites See more about tagging pictures on Tagging Faces and Keywords Adjusting Camera Settings 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 1 In Picture Taking Mode press the Menu Button 2 Press AW to highlight a setting then press OK 3 Highlight an option within that setting then press OK 4 To return to Picture Taking Mode press the Shutter Button halfway down Picture or Video Size Choose picture or video See Specifications resolution NOTE If your card has little spac
20. ng mode not in Review mode when a pic ture has already been taken When you turn on Date Stamp all new pictures that you take will be stamped until you turn off the feature Once a date stamp is applied it cannot be removed unless you use image editing on your computer 1 Ifthe toolbar is hidden press to display it 2 Press gt to highlight Date Stamp Off fo then press OK 3 Press 4P to highlight Date Stamp On then press OK The Date Stamp On icon 2 appears in the toolbar The date will be stamped on any future pictures you take The feature stays on until you turn it off Use these modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures 1 Turn the Mode Dial to P Program AE or M Manual Expo sure Mode 2 Ifthe toolbar is hidden press to display it 3 Press lt P to highlight an icon like Exposure Compensa tion ISO White Balance etc Then press OK To learn more about the icons Changing between Tools View and Clean View 4 Press P to highlight a value within that setting then press OK NOTE Settings that you change in Program AE Mode apply only to pictures taken in Program AE Mode Use Reset Camera to reset all settings to their factory default To return to Smart Capture Mode go back to Step 1 and choose Smart Capture re Exposure Compensation Flash Compensation Shutter Speed ISO Aperture White Balance Date Stamp More Tools When to use Press lt q P t
21. o control Program AE Mode offers the ease of auto exposure with full access Exposure compensation how much light enters to all manual controls The camera automatically sets the shutter the camera flash compensation and ISO speed speed and aperture f stop based on the scene lighting Manual Exposure Mode offers manual exposure with full access to all Aperture shutter speed flash compensation menu options To prevent blur use a tripod for slow shutter speeds and ISO speed Exposure Compensation Adjust the exposure If the scene is too light decrease the setting if it s too dark increase the setting Adjust the camera s sensitivity to light Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity NOTE A higher ISO may produce unwanted noise in a picture Flash Compensation Adjust flash brightness Shutter Speed Control how long the shutter stays open Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds Aperture Also known as F Stop Control the size of the lens opening which determines the depth of field eSmaller aperture numbers indicate a larger lens opening good for low light eLarger aperture numbers indicate a smaller lens opening keeps the main subject sharp good for land scapes and well lit conditions Choosing a Focus Exposure Zone Choose the Focus Exposure Zone best suited to your subjects 1 Ifthe toolbar is hidden press to reveal it 2 Ina picture taking mode press lt q gt to highlight Focus Ex posure Zone eee
22. o cycle through flash modes The current flash mode appears at the bottom of the LCD Flash Modes vary by picture taking mode SA Auto 5 Force Flash Io Red Eye Reduction O o Press the Focus Button to cycle through focus modes The current focus mode appears at the bot tom of the LCD Only Available in P M and Panorama Modes Mode Description Normal AF Auto Focus AF Normal picture taking Distant scenery or taking pictures Infinity AF aA through a window Turn off the flash when taking pictures through glass Macro v Subject to lens distances from Super Macro v e 10 60 cm 3 9 23 6 in wide e 2 2 3 0 m 7 2 9 8 ft telephoto Subject to lens distances from 1 15 cm 0 4 5 9 in wide Using the Self Timer Burst Button Use the self timer when you want to be included in a picture or to ensure a steady Shutter button press Place the camera on a tripod or flat surface Press the Self Timer Burst Button to cycle through available modes The current mode appears at the bottom of the LCD Choose a Setting e10 seconds A picture is taken after a 10 second delay so you have time to get into the scene e2 seconds 38 A picture is taken after a 2 second delay for a steady shutter release e2 shot gt 8 The first picture is taken after a 10 second delay A second picture is taken 8 seconds later Compose the scene Press the Sh
23. ocal national or regional regulations When using your camera on an airplane observe the relevant rules specified by the airline Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology the LCD screen may have a few dead or bright pixels These pixels do no effect the quality or performance of the camera photos or video Do not expose the LCD screen to water In a humid If the LCD screen is damaged and the liquid crystal comes into contact with your skin wipe your skin with a dry cloth immediately and rinse it with clean water If liquid crystal comes into contact with your eyes flush them with clean water for at least for 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention If you accidentally swallow liquid crystal rinse your mouth immediately and seek medical attention a environment wipe it only with a soft and dry cleaning cloth BEFORE YOU START SAFETY NOTES GETTING READY Accessories Included Setting up your camera Inserting the Batteries Storing Pictures on an SD SDHC Card Turning on the Camera Setting the Language Date Time Attaching the Strap Taking Pictures and Recording Videos Taking Pictures in Smart Capture Mode Changing between Tools View and Clean View 14 Monitoring the Battery LeVel uu essessessessessecsceseeseeens 15 Recording a VICE O ssscssssssacscsssaesnsbesvensteavsassuioscsssiecastenneastveiedioxe 15 Using other Picture Modes cccessssssessecssessesssess
24. ormer Avoid touching the lens of the camera Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight for a long period time Turn the camera off remove the battery and the memory card and dry it within 24 hours if water accidentally comes in contact with the camera When you take the camera from a cold place to a warmer environment condensation may occur Please wait for a reasonable period of time before you power the camera on When you use the camera remove the battery if it overheats Wait until the battery and camera cool down Download your photos and remove the memory card when you are going to store the camera for a long period of time Store the camera in a dry environment and place it ona flat surface when you are going to store the camera for a long period of time Before you remove the battery and memory card the camera should be turned off When you clean the body of the camera do not use abrasive alcohol based or organic cleaner Use the professional lens wiping cloth and dedicated cleaner to wipe and clean the lens Safety notes for battery To prevent the battery from being damaged do not drop the battery or allow it to hit solid objects or to be scratched by other objects Do not let the battery come in contact with metal objects including coins to avoid short circuiting discharging excessive heat or possible leakage Do not attempt to disassemble the battery Do not expose the battery to water
25. rel When you press the play button no image files The message disappears 2 seconds later to return to the i exist in the camera or memory card photo shooting screen When you switch from the playback mode to continuous photo mode there is no contiunous group file Copy the data to your PC format the memory card The message disappears after 2 seconds and the camera returns to the normal playback mode Too many pictures for quick processing Unable to recognize files The message disappears after 2 seconds and the camera returns to the normal playback mode No continuous group file Remove SD card and switch the lever on the side of card to UNLOCK Place back into the camera and try again The message will disappear after 2 seconds Protected Undelet The file is protected The message appears able when you delete it Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Solution Camera does not turn on e The battery has been depleted e Recharge the battery e The battery is not inserted e Correctly reinstall the battery correctly Camera turns off suddenly during e The batteries have been depleted Recharge the battery operation Images and video files cannot be e The SD memory card is full e Use another memory card or delete saved e The memory card is locked unnecessary files e Unlock the memory card Images will not print from the e The camera is not connected tothe e Check the connection between the c
26. ss lt q p gt to change the date format if desired 2 Press AW to highlight the year month date hours or minutes NOTE You may need to scroll down to see all fields 3 Press lt q gt to change the value 4 When finished setting the date and time press AW to highlight OK Then press the camera s OK button O Attaching the Strap Taking Pictures in Smart Capture Mode When you turn the camera on for the first time the mode dial should be in Smart Capture Mode O and ready to take pictures 1 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 down Press halfway then all the way down Focus brackets Changing Between Tools View and Clean View Press the Display button to change between Clean View Tool Descriptions More Tools Zoom Slider and Tools View Date Stamp Clean View Aperture In clean view no tools appear Press the Menu button to MEET PEE Compensation p Color Mode change settings Flash Compensation Contrast ISO Sharpness White Balance pm E o i Exp Zone EYE FI Card accessory gt __ appears only if inserted Tools View a Pictures Video time remaining Flash Setting Battery Level Tools appear atthetop Tools appear at the top of the of the LCD Only Available LCD The LCD can also display in P and M Modes
27. t No part of this published manual may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form by any means without the prior written permission of General Imaging Company e All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and are properties of their respective owners e This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your new GE digital camera Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate however General Imaging Company reserves the right to make changes without notice e Throughout this manual the following symbols are used to help you locate information quickly and easily Indicates useful information Indicates precautions are to be taken while operat ing the camera 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 Do not use or store the camera in dusty places or ona beach to prevent dust or sand from entering the camera causing possible damage to it Do not use or store the camera in a hot environment or in direct sunlight Do not use or store the camera near powerful magnetic fields for example near a magnet or transf
28. then press OK 3 Press P to highlight a setting eFace Priority The camera gives focus priority to faces eMulti Zone eee The camera evaluates the entire frame then sets an exposure based on the average The camera focuses on the nearest object eCenter The camera focuses on a small zone in the center of a scene 4 Press OK The camera stays in this focus exposure zone until you change it Bo oo y Reviewing Pictures Videos Press the Review Button gt The most recent Press 4P to view the previous or next picture picture video is displayed e To play a video press the OK button e Toreturn to picture taking mode press the Shutter Button halfway down Turning on the Camera in Review Mode You can turn on the camera so that it s in Review Mode with the lens retracted While the camera is off press and hold the Review Button The camera turns on and displays the most recent picture The lens stays retracted Understanding the Review Icons eo ok ee ee Se Ye Camera Home Multi Up Tags Print Slide Show Rewind Play Fast Forward Battery Level Playing a Video Deleting Pictures Videos 1 Press the Review Button gt 1 Press the Review Button gt The most recent picture video is displayed The most recent picture video is displayed 2 Press 4P to find a video 2 Press gt to find a picture video 3 Press the Delete Button 1i then follo
29. utter Button and press halfway down to focus Continue pressing the Shutter Button until it s completely down to start the self timer The Self Timer light blinks until the picture is taken Taking Burst Pictures While the Shutter Button is pressed in Burst Mode the camera 1 Press the Self Timer Burst Button until the Burst icon will take pictures approximately 0 8 fps frames per second appears at the bottom of the LCD until there is no more storage space 2 Compose the scene Press the Shutter Button halfway Press the Self Timer Burst down and pause to focus Continue pressing the Shutter Button to cycle through Button until it s completely down and hold it to take the available modes The Burst pictures icon appears at the bottom of the LCD The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shut ter Button or when there is no more storage space Using Scene Mode Choose a Scene Mode before taking a picture 1 Turn the Mode Dial to SCN Scene modes 2 Press AW 4 pP to choose the desired Scene Mode then press OK NOTE To return to Smart Capture Mode go back to Step 1 and choose Smart Capture 5 Subjects that are in shadows or backlit Children Action pictures of children in bright light Bright Bright beach or snow scenes Fireworks For best results place the camera on a steady surface or tripod Self Portrait Close ups of yourself Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye People
30. w the screen prompts To return to Picture Taking Mode press the Shutter Button halfway down Deleting Multiple Pictures Videos When you delete or copy pictures videos you can apply the delete or copy command to more than one picture 3 Press OK to play the video 1 Press the Review Button gt e To pause press OK While paused you can press lt gt for The most recent picture video is displayed revious next frame i l 2 Press the Delete Button W e To adjust the volume during playback press AW 3 Highlight Select Multiple then press OK To return to picture taking mode press the Shutter Button halfway down 4 Press lt to highlight a picture video then press OK oo dQ A check mark appears Press OK a second time to remove a Delete all Pictures Videos that have been saved check mark to computer To save space and stay organized you can delete from your camera those pictures that you ve already sent to your computer When deleting pictures choose Delete All Saved To Computer To return to Picture Taking Mode press the Shutter Button halfway down 5 Highlight Delete then press OK The selected pictures videos are deleted To return to Picture Taking Mode press the Shutter Button halfway down UE A 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 Ha and view pictures organized by
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