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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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..., by any means, without the prior written permission of General Imaging Company. Safety information Please read this manual carefully and keep it in this publication may damage the camera and invalidate the warranty. • When using the product. • Do not take apart or attempt...Use only the type of battery and charger that they are used for purchasing GE digital cameras. Using other types of batteries or chargers may be properties of this product, ensure that came with your camera. No part of their respective owners. Inserting the batteries upside down can cause...
..., by any means, without the prior written permission of General Imaging Company. Safety information Please read this manual carefully and keep it in this publication may damage the camera and invalidate the warranty. • When using the product. • Do not take apart or attempt...Use only the type of battery and charger that they are used for purchasing GE digital cameras. Using other types of batteries or chargers may be properties of this product, ensure that came with your camera. No part of their respective owners. Inserting the batteries upside down can cause...
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... temperatures. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of your GE digital camera. Extreme environments may be taken while operating the camera. Symbols used in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas, as its components may shorten the life of this manual, the following symbols are used to help you locate information quickly and...
... temperatures. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of your GE digital camera. Extreme environments may be taken while operating the camera. Symbols used in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas, as its components may shorten the life of this manual, the following symbols are used to help you locate information quickly and...
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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. 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 The accessories will vary based on model purchased and are noted below.
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. 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 The accessories will vary based on model purchased and are noted below.
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Plug the other end of the connecting cable into the charger as an example. Throughout the rest of the connecting cable into the charger base. 3. 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 Charging the battery (except A Series) 1. Place the battery into a wall outlet. Plug one end of the manual, the following illustrations show the A1050 model as shown. 2.
Plug the other end of the connecting cable into the charger as an example. Throughout the rest of the connecting cable into the charger base. 3. 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 Charging the battery (except A Series) 1. Place the battery into a wall outlet. Plug one end of the manual, the following illustrations show the A1050 model as shown. 2.
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... Switch to take still pictures in the memory card and internal memory. Switch to view the pictures/videos stored in manual mode, where many camera settings can be automatically selected. Switch to capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo.... be configured. (Recommended for taking still pictures. Using the Mode Dial The GE camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to record videos. Switch to take still pictures. (The camera uses the default programmed automatic settings.) Playback Switch to use Image Stabilization when ...
... Switch to take still pictures in the memory card and internal memory. Switch to view the pictures/videos stored in manual mode, where many camera settings can be automatically selected. Switch to capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo.... be configured. (Recommended for taking still pictures. Using the Mode Dial The GE camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to record videos. Switch to take still pictures. (The camera uses the default programmed automatic settings.) Playback Switch to use Image Stabilization when ...
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Make sure the WB function is in the Manual mode). Use the Left/Right buttons to select other options, or press the button once to ...do the following options are available: • Auto • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluorescent • Fluorescent CWF • Incandescent • Manual WB adjustment (press the menu button to enter the Function menu. The following : 1. Advanced function menu (quick menu setup) WB (White Balance)... different light source to ensure faithful color reproduction. (The WB setting is only available when the camera is selected. 2.
Make sure the WB function is in the Manual mode). Use the Left/Right buttons to select other options, or press the button once to ...do the following options are available: • Auto • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluorescent • Fluorescent CWF • Incandescent • Manual WB adjustment (press the menu button to enter the Function menu. The following : 1. Advanced function menu (quick menu setup) WB (White Balance)... different light source to ensure faithful color reproduction. (The WB setting is only available when the camera is selected. 2.
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...navigation buttons to enter the Function menu. 2. 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. On the other options, or press the button once... to confirm your selection and exit the current menu. 26 Press the button to confirm your setting. 5. To set the camera sensor sensitivity to highlight the ISO function. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to light. To improve the performance in darker environments, a higher ISO...
...navigation buttons to enter the Function menu. 2. 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. On the other options, or press the button once... to confirm your selection and exit the current menu. 26 Press the button to confirm your setting. 5. To set the camera sensor sensitivity to highlight the ISO function. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to light. To improve the performance in darker environments, a higher ISO...
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The following : 1. You can try different color tones to confirm your pictures. (The Color setting is only available when the camera is in the Manual mode). Use Up/Down to highlight the Color function. 3. Press the button to alter the mood of your setting. 29 To set the image color, ...
The following : 1. You can try different color tones to confirm your pictures. (The Color setting is only available when the camera is in the Manual mode). Use Up/Down to highlight the Color function. 3. Press the button to alter the mood of your setting. 29 To set the image color, ...
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Shooting mode icon Auto Panorama Scene 32 16 17 Manual Portrait Image Stabilization 2. Light metering method Spot AE Center-Weight Ai AE 4. 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. Self-timer indicator 2-second self-timer 10-second self-timer Scene icon (only available for Scene mode) Sport Fireworks Children Glass Indoor Museum Leaf Landscape Snow Sunset Night landscape Night portrait 3.
Shooting mode icon Auto Panorama Scene 32 16 17 Manual Portrait Image Stabilization 2. Light metering method Spot AE Center-Weight Ai AE 4. 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. Self-timer indicator 2-second self-timer 10-second self-timer Scene icon (only available for Scene mode) Sport Fireworks Children Glass Indoor Museum Leaf Landscape Snow Sunset Night landscape Night portrait 3.
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... indicator 13. Image size 17. Slow shutter warning indicator 19. Memory card/internal memory indicator 20. EV adjustment meter 21. Image color (only available for Manual mode) 15. Auto Scene mode icon 33 Macro mode indicator Macro mode 7. Remaining number of photos that can be taken. 11. Focus frame 12. Continuous... Red-eye reduction flash Forced flash Flash off Slow Synchro Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro 8. Face detection "on" indicator 10. White balance (only available for Manual mode) 14. Image quality 16.
... indicator 13. Image size 17. Slow shutter warning indicator 19. Memory card/internal memory indicator 20. EV adjustment meter 21. Image color (only available for Manual mode) 15. Auto Scene mode icon 33 Macro mode indicator Macro mode 7. Remaining number of photos that can be taken. 11. Focus frame 12. Continuous... Red-eye reduction flash Forced flash Flash off Slow Synchro Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro 8. Face detection "on" indicator 10. White balance (only available for Manual mode) 14. Image quality 16.
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...disturb the subject being photographed. Children Suitable for snowy landscape. The flash shuts off automatically in order not to Manual Scene mode. Clearly show background and atmosphere. Camera automatically adjusts and corrects exposure value (EV). The scene mode palette appears. Snow Suitable for photographing children and ...pets. Use Up/Down/Left/Right to life. 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 you can select from ...
...disturb the subject being photographed. Children Suitable for snowy landscape. The flash shuts off automatically in order not to Manual Scene mode. Clearly show background and atmosphere. Camera automatically adjusts and corrects exposure value (EV). The scene mode palette appears. Snow Suitable for photographing children and ...pets. Use Up/Down/Left/Right to life. 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 you can select from ...
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The main function menu also allows you take. Then enter the Still menu to Select either Auto Stitching or Manual Stitching (Please refer to Page53 to Panorama mode ( ). 40 Set the mode dial to enter the Still menu.) 2. Select the "SCENE" menu option and then .... Pan-Capture Panorama Panorama mode allows you to activate the 2. Returning to the Scene selection menu 1. In Scene mode, press the main function menu. The camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using the individual shots that you configure image quality and image size.
The main function menu also allows you take. Then enter the Still menu to Select either Auto Stitching or Manual Stitching (Please refer to Page53 to Panorama mode ( ). 40 Set the mode dial to enter the Still menu.) 2. Select the "SCENE" menu option and then .... Pan-Capture Panorama Panorama mode allows you to activate the 2. Returning to the Scene selection menu 1. In Scene mode, press the main function menu. The camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using the individual shots that you configure image quality and image size.
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When Using Manual Stitching: After the first shot is taken, the camera will make a calculation and two icons will commence automatically. 4. When circle icon and square frame become green, the camera will appear at the edge of picture taking, and then in 2 seconds the panoramic sequence will appear... picture. 41 Compose your picture before you press the shutter button to finish manual stitching. Once they appear, move with the scenery until it reaches the square frame icon. The camera will move the camera and the circle icon on the LCD screen and press the shutter button....
When Using Manual Stitching: After the first shot is taken, the camera will make a calculation and two icons will commence automatically. 4. When circle icon and square frame become green, the camera will appear at the edge of picture taking, and then in 2 seconds the panoramic sequence will appear... picture. 41 Compose your picture before you press the shutter button to finish manual stitching. Once they appear, move with the scenery until it reaches the square frame icon. The camera will move the camera and the circle icon on the LCD screen and press the shutter button....
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... the duration of tripod is available only in mode. Use this setting to enable or disable the histogram display on the LCD screen. manual • Off • On • Manual : To set a long exposure time between 2~30 sec. Histogram The histogram is pressed. Slow Shutter In Slow shutter mode, the shutter will... shutter button is used for prolonged exposure. 57 The use of exposure. (The slow shutter mode is recommended for checking the exposure while taking pictures. Digital Zoom indicator • Off: gray color. • On: reddish color.
... the duration of tripod is available only in mode. Use this setting to enable or disable the histogram display on the LCD screen. manual • Off • On • Manual : To set a long exposure time between 2~30 sec. Histogram The histogram is pressed. Slow Shutter In Slow shutter mode, the shutter will... shutter button is used for prolonged exposure. 57 The use of exposure. (The slow shutter mode is recommended for checking the exposure while taking pictures. Digital Zoom indicator • Off: gray color. • On: reddish color.
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... navigation buttons to confirm your LCD screen. 1. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to confirm. 3. Use the Up/Down buttons to select to Auto or Manual brightness adjustment, and then press to adjust the volume and change this setting: 1. To change each tone style. Select the LCD Brightness setting from the...
... navigation buttons to confirm your LCD screen. 1. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to confirm. 3. Use the Up/Down buttons to select to Auto or Manual brightness adjustment, and then press to adjust the volume and change this setting: 1. To change each tone style. Select the LCD Brightness setting from the...
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3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to confirm. Press the button to switch between LCD power and Camera power fields. 70 3. For manual adjustment, use the Left/Right buttons to specify the idle period before automatic power-off. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons ... setting allows you to the following idle periods. • LCD off: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 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. Follow...
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to confirm. Press the button to switch between LCD power and Camera power fields. 70 3. For manual adjustment, use the Left/Right buttons to specify the idle period before automatic power-off. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons ... setting allows you to the following idle periods. • LCD off: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 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. Follow...
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...1. 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. Every time the camera is powered off, the USB Mode will allow you can be set to connect with either... a PC or a Printer, the following steps will automatically revert back to ensure that the camera is PictBridge compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check the manual for a PC. 3. To find out if a printer is correctly configured to connect with ...
...1. 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. Every time the camera is powered off, the USB Mode will allow you can be set to connect with either... a PC or a Printer, the following steps will automatically revert back to ensure that the camera is PictBridge compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check the manual for a PC. 3. To find out if a printer is correctly configured to connect with ...
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... Detection Blink Detection 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...
... Detection Blink Detection 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...