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User Manual Digital Still Camera A Series A950 / A1050 / A1250 / WM1050 / A1035 / A1235 E Series E1255W GETTING READY BASIC OPERATION USING THE MODES PLAYBACK USING THE MENUS CONNECTIONS APPENDICES EN
User Manual Digital Still Camera A Series A950 / A1050 / A1250 / WM1050 / A1035 / A1235 E Series E1255W GETTING READY BASIC OPERATION USING THE MODES PLAYBACK USING THE MENUS CONNECTIONS APPENDICES EN
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... means, without the prior written permission of battery and charger that they are used for purchasing GE digital cameras. No part of this product, ensure that came with your camera. Using other types of their respective owners. Copyright © Copyright 2009 General Imaging Company All... using the product. • Do not take apart or attempt to the camera and possibly start a fire. • Do not touch the camera lens. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this manual are inserted correctly. Please read the following important information carefully before using Li-...
... means, without the prior written permission of battery and charger that they are used for purchasing GE digital cameras. No part of this product, ensure that came with your camera. Using other types of their respective owners. Copyright © Copyright 2009 General Imaging Company All... using the product. • Do not take apart or attempt to the camera and possibly start a fire. • Do not touch the camera lens. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this manual are inserted correctly. Please read the following important information carefully before using Li-...
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... extreme temperatures. Extreme environments may be taken while operating the camera. Every effort has been made to make changes without notice. About this manual, the following symbols are accurate, but General Imaging Company reserves the right to ensure that the contents of your GE digital camera. Symbols used in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas, as...
... extreme temperatures. Extreme environments may be taken while operating the camera. Every effort has been made to make changes without notice. About this manual, the following symbols are accurate, but General Imaging Company reserves the right to ensure that the contents of your GE digital camera. Symbols used in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas, as...
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CONTENTS WARNING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE YOU START 1 Preface 1 Copyright 1 Trademarks 1 Safety information 1 About this manual 2 Symbols used in this manual 2 CONTENTS 3 GETTING READY 7 Unpacking 7 Camera Views : A Series 8 : E Series 10 Charging the battery 12 Inserting the battery 13 Inserting an optional SD/SDHC card 16 Turning on and off 17 Using ...
CONTENTS WARNING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE YOU START 1 Preface 1 Copyright 1 Trademarks 1 Safety information 1 About this manual 2 Symbols used in this manual 2 CONTENTS 3 GETTING READY 7 Unpacking 7 Camera Views : A Series 8 : E Series 10 Charging the battery 12 Inserting the battery 13 Inserting an optional SD/SDHC card 16 Turning on and off 17 Using ...
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GETTING READY Unpacking 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. The accessories will vary based on model purchased and are noted below. User Manual Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (except A Series) AA-size alkaline batteries X2 (A Series only) User Manual Quick start guide Wrist strap USB cable AV cable Battery charger (except A Series) CD-ROM Warranty card
GETTING READY Unpacking 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. The accessories will vary based on model purchased and are noted below. User Manual Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (except A Series) AA-size alkaline batteries X2 (A Series only) User Manual Quick start guide Wrist strap USB cable AV cable Battery charger (except A Series) CD-ROM Warranty card
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Charging the battery (except A Series) 1. Throughout the rest of the connecting cable into the charger base. 3. Plug one end of the manual, the following illustrations show the A1050 model as shown. 2. The A950, A1250, A1035, A1235, WM1050, E1255W models operate similarly.) 1 2 Leave the battery to charge until the charger light goes green. (To maximize battery life, the first charge should be at least 4 hours) 12 Plug the other end of the connecting cable into the charger as an example. Place the battery into a wall outlet.
Charging the battery (except A Series) 1. Throughout the rest of the connecting cable into the charger base. 3. Plug one end of the manual, the following illustrations show the A1050 model as shown. 2. The A950, A1250, A1035, A1235, WM1050, E1255W models operate similarly.) 1 2 Leave the battery to charge until the charger light goes green. (To maximize battery life, the first charge should be at least 4 hours) 12 Plug the other end of the connecting cable into the charger as an example. Place the battery into a wall outlet.
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Mode Name Auto Icon Description Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be automatically selected. Switch to view the pictures/videos stored in total. There are 12 scenes in the memory card and internal .... All the available modes are detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be configured. (Recommended for taking still pictures. Using the Mode Dial The GE camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo. In the "ASCN" mode, different...
Mode Name Auto Icon Description Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be automatically selected. Switch to view the pictures/videos stored in total. There are 12 scenes in the memory card and internal .... All the available modes are detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be configured. (Recommended for taking still pictures. Using the Mode Dial The GE camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo. In the "ASCN" mode, different...
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...balance, do the following options are available: • Auto • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluorescent • Fluorescent CWF • Incandescent • Manual WB adjustment (press the menu button to confirm your selection and exit the current menu. 25 Make sure the WB function is in the... Manual mode). Advanced function menu (quick menu setup) WB (White Balance) The white balance allows the user to adjust the color temperature...
...balance, do the following options are available: • Auto • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluorescent • Fluorescent CWF • Incandescent • Manual WB adjustment (press the menu button to confirm your selection and exit the current menu. 25 Make sure the WB function is in the... Manual mode). Advanced function menu (quick menu setup) WB (White Balance) The white balance allows the user to adjust the color temperature...
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.... Press the button to highlight the ISO function. Use the Left/Right buttons to select other hand, a lower ISO value is needed when in the Manual mode). ISO The ISO function allows you to set the ISO value, do the following: 1. To improve the performance in darker environments, a higher ISO value...
.... Press the button to highlight the ISO function. Use the Left/Right buttons to select other hand, a lower ISO value is needed when in the Manual mode). ISO The ISO function allows you to set the ISO value, do the following: 1. To improve the performance in darker environments, a higher ISO value...
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... • Black & White • Sepia • Vivid 4. You can try different color tones to confirm your pictures. (The Color setting is only available when the camera is in the Manual mode). Press the button to select an option.
... • Black & White • Sepia • Vivid 4. You can try different color tones to confirm your pictures. (The Color setting is only available when the camera is in the Manual mode). Press the button to select an option.
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Light metering method Spot AE Center-Weight Ai AE 4. Shooting mode icon Auto Panorama Scene 32 16 17 Manual Portrait Image Stabilization 2. Scene icon (only available for Scene mode) Sport Fireworks Children Glass Indoor Museum Leaf Landscape Snow Sunset Night landscape Night portrait 3. Self-timer indicator 2-second self-timer 10-second self-timer EV indicator 5. USING THE MODES LCD Screen display Still shooting mode display Mode: 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 18 19 20 11 12 21 13 14 15 1.
Light metering method Spot AE Center-Weight Ai AE 4. Shooting mode icon Auto Panorama Scene 32 16 17 Manual Portrait Image Stabilization 2. Scene icon (only available for Scene mode) Sport Fireworks Children Glass Indoor Museum Leaf Landscape Snow Sunset Night landscape Night portrait 3. Self-timer indicator 2-second self-timer 10-second self-timer EV indicator 5. USING THE MODES LCD Screen display Still shooting mode display Mode: 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 18 19 20 11 12 21 13 14 15 1.
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Remaining number of photos that can be taken. 11. ISO (only available for Manual mode) 18. Image color (only available for Manual mode) 15. Memory card/internal memory indicator 20. Auto Scene mode icon 33 Battery status 9. Image quality 16. Slow shutter warning ...meter 21. Focus frame 12. Zoom indicator 13. Face detection "on" indicator 10. Macro mode indicator Macro mode 7. White balance (only available for Manual mode) 14. Continuous shot 6. Flash mode indicator Auto flash Red-eye reduction flash Forced flash Flash off Slow Synchro Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro 8....
Remaining number of photos that can be taken. 11. ISO (only available for Manual mode) 18. Image color (only available for Manual mode) 15. Memory card/internal memory indicator 20. Auto Scene mode icon 33 Battery status 9. Image quality 16. Slow shutter warning ...meter 21. Focus frame 12. Zoom indicator 13. Face detection "on" indicator 10. Macro mode indicator Macro mode 7. White balance (only available for Manual mode) 14. Continuous shot 6. Flash mode indicator Auto flash Red-eye reduction flash Forced flash Flash off Slow Synchro Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro 8....
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You just need to select the right scene for the occasion and the camera will automatically adjust to match your needs. Vivid reproduction of 12 scene types to the optimal settings for snowy landscape. Bring lively pictures to disturb ... flash shuts off automatically in order not to life. Leaf For shooting plants. The scene mode palette appears. Children Suitable for photographing children and pets. Camera automatically adjusts and corrects exposure value (EV). Clearly show background and atmosphere. To enter the scene mode, turn the mode dial to select a scene, and...
You just need to select the right scene for the occasion and the camera will automatically adjust to match your needs. Vivid reproduction of 12 scene types to the optimal settings for snowy landscape. Bring lively pictures to disturb ... flash shuts off automatically in order not to life. Leaf For shooting plants. The scene mode palette appears. Children Suitable for photographing children and pets. Camera automatically adjusts and corrects exposure value (EV). Clearly show background and atmosphere. To enter the scene mode, turn the mode dial to select a scene, and...
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...menu. Pan-Capture Panorama Panorama mode allows you to enter the Still menu.) 2. Then enter the Still menu to Select either Auto Stitching or Manual Stitching (Please refer to Page53 to create a panoramic picture. button to Panorama mode ( ). 40 Set the mode dial to activate the ...the Panorama Stitching Mode. Turn the mode dial to the "Advanced Functions Menu" section on pages 25 for detailed instructions. The camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using the individual shots that you configure image quality and image size. Returning to the Scene selection menu ...
...menu. Pan-Capture Panorama Panorama mode allows you to enter the Still menu.) 2. Then enter the Still menu to Select either Auto Stitching or Manual Stitching (Please refer to Page53 to create a panoramic picture. button to Panorama mode ( ). 40 Set the mode dial to activate the ...the Panorama Stitching Mode. Turn the mode dial to the "Advanced Functions Menu" section on pages 25 for detailed instructions. The camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using the individual shots that you configure image quality and image size. Returning to the Scene selection menu ...
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... and finish the stitching. 6. Use the Left/Right buttons to finish manual stitching. You can use this image to view the panoramic picture. 41 When Using Manual Stitching: After the first shot is taken, the camera will make a calculation and two icons will move with the scenery until...dial to playback mode to compose your first view on the LDC screen. When circle icon and square frame become green, the camera will then stitch the pictures into a panorama automatically. 7. Use "Stitching Mode" selected from the Menu. 3. Once they appear, move the...
... and finish the stitching. 6. Use the Left/Right buttons to finish manual stitching. You can use this image to view the panoramic picture. 41 When Using Manual Stitching: After the first shot is taken, the camera will make a calculation and two icons will move with the scenery until...dial to playback mode to compose your first view on the LDC screen. When circle icon and square frame become green, the camera will then stitch the pictures into a panorama automatically. 7. Use "Stitching Mode" selected from the Menu. 3. Once they appear, move the...
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... • On • Manual : To set a long exposure time between 2~30 sec. Digital Zoom indicator • Off: gray color. • On: reddish color. Histogram The histogram is recommended for checking the exposure while taking pictures. This gives you ...
... • On • Manual : To set a long exposure time between 2~30 sec. Digital Zoom indicator • Off: gray color. • On: reddish color. Histogram The histogram is recommended for checking the exposure while taking pictures. This gives you ...
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... Setup menu as described previously. 2. LCD Brightness Use this setting to confirm your LCD screen. 1. Use the Up/Down buttons to select to Auto or Manual brightness adjustment, and then press to adjust the brightness of beep when buttons are pressed and change each tone style. Use the Left/Right navigation...
... Setup menu as described previously. 2. LCD Brightness Use this setting to confirm your LCD screen. 1. Use the Up/Down buttons to select to Auto or Manual brightness adjustment, and then press to adjust the brightness of beep when buttons are pressed and change each tone style. Use the Left/Right navigation...
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Follow the steps below to turn off : 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and Always on . • Camera off the LCD screen and camera automatically after a period of inactivity. 1. The level bars correspond to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your battery. ...Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to confirm. Press the button to switch between LCD power and Camera power fields. 70 3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to adjust the brightness. For manual adjustment, use the Left/Right buttons to specify the idle period before automatic power-off. Select the...
Follow the steps below to turn off : 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and Always on . • Camera off the LCD screen and camera automatically after a period of inactivity. 1. The level bars correspond to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your battery. ...Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to confirm. Press the button to switch between LCD power and Camera power fields. 70 3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to adjust the brightness. For manual adjustment, use the Left/Right buttons to specify the idle period before automatic power-off. Select the...
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... powered off, the USB Mode will allow you to ensure that the camera is PictBridge compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check the manual for specifications.With the PictBridge function on your camera, you can be set to connect with either a PC or a Printer, the following steps... printer using the supplied USB cable, without the need for a PC. 3. Connecting to a PictBridge compatible printer PictBridge allows printing images from a memory card in a digital camera directly to confirm the setting. Press the button to a printer, regardless of brand.
... powered off, the USB Mode will allow you to ensure that the camera is PictBridge compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check the manual for specifications.With the PictBridge function on your camera, you can be set to connect with either a PC or a Printer, the following steps... printer using the supplied USB cable, without the need for a PC. 3. Connecting to a PictBridge compatible printer PictBridge allows printing images from a memory card in a digital camera directly to confirm the setting. Press the button to a printer, regardless of brand.
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... Face-Detection Red-eye Removal Pan-Capture Panorama LCD Display ISO Sensitivity AF Method Light Metering Method Exposure Control Method A950 A1050 WM1050 A1250 Auto, Manual, ASCN, Image Stabilization, Movie, Scene (Sport, Children, Indoor, Leaf, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Glass, Museum, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait), Panorama Yes Yes Yes Yes...
... Face-Detection Red-eye Removal Pan-Capture Panorama LCD Display ISO Sensitivity AF Method Light Metering Method Exposure Control Method A950 A1050 WM1050 A1250 Auto, Manual, ASCN, Image Stabilization, Movie, Scene (Sport, Children, Indoor, Leaf, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Glass, Museum, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait), Panorama Yes Yes Yes Yes...