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User Manual Digital Still Camera A Series A 950 / A955Z / A1050 / A1150 / A1250 / A1035 / A1235 E Series E1255W J Series J1050 / L150 GETTING READY BASIC OPERATION USING THE MODES PLAYBACK USING THE MENUS CONNECTIONS APPENDICES EN
User Manual Digital Still Camera A Series A 950 / A955Z / A1050 / A1150 / A1250 / A1035 / A1235 E Series E1255W J Series J1050 / L150 GETTING READY BASIC OPERATION USING THE MODES PLAYBACK USING THE MENUS CONNECTIONS APPENDICES EN
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... in this manual are inserted correctly. Copyright © Copyright 2009 General Imaging Company All rights reserved. Improper handling may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, without the prior written permission of General Imaging Company. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in a safe place for purchasing GE digital cameras. Using...
... in this manual are inserted correctly. Copyright © Copyright 2009 General Imaging Company All rights reserved. Improper handling may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, without the prior written permission of General Imaging Company. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in a safe place for purchasing GE digital cameras. Using...
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...has been made to ensure that the contents of your GE digital camera. Symbols used to make changes without notice. Extreme environments may be taken while operating the camera. About this manual, the following symbols are going to store the camera for long periods. • Do not use abrasive ...damp soft cloth. Indicates the precautions to know. Wipe the camera with instructions on how to use your camera or damage the batteries. • Do not use or store the camera in this manual Throughout this manual This manual provides you are used in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas...
...has been made to ensure that the contents of your GE digital camera. Symbols used to make changes without notice. Extreme environments may be taken while operating the camera. About this manual, the following symbols are going to store the camera for long periods. • Do not use abrasive ...damp soft cloth. Indicates the precautions to know. Wipe the camera with instructions on how to use your camera or damage the batteries. • Do not use or store the camera in this manual Throughout this manual This manual provides you are used in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas...
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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 : J Series 12 Charging the battery 14 Inserting the battery 15 Inserting an optional SD/SDHC card 18 Turning on and off ...
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 : J Series 12 Charging the battery 14 Inserting the battery 15 Inserting an optional SD/SDHC card 18 Turning on and off ...
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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 (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 (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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Plug the other end of the connecting cable into the charger as an example. Place the battery into a wall outlet. The E Series, J Series 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) 14 Plug one end of the manual, the following illustrations show the A Series model as shown. 2. Charging the battery (except A Series) 1. Throughout the rest of the connecting cable into the charger base. 3.
Plug the other end of the connecting cable into the charger as an example. Place the battery into a wall outlet. The E Series, J Series 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) 14 Plug one end of the manual, the following illustrations show the A Series model as shown. 2. Charging the battery (except A Series) 1. Throughout the rest of the connecting cable into the charger base. 3.
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...take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be automatically selected. Movie Image Stabilization Scene Auto Scene Panorama Manual 20 Switch to switch between different modes with ease. Switch to take still pictures. (The camera uses the default ...programmed automatic settings.) Playback Switch to use a preset scene mode for advanced users only) Switch to view the pictures/videos stored in total. Using the Mode Dial The GE camera...
...take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be automatically selected. Movie Image Stabilization Scene Auto Scene Panorama Manual 20 Switch to switch between different modes with ease. Switch to take still pictures. (The camera uses the default ...programmed automatic settings.) Playback Switch to use a preset scene mode for advanced users only) Switch to view the pictures/videos stored in total. Using the Mode Dial The GE camera...
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Use Up/Down navigation buttons to enter the Function menu. The following : 1. 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 under different light ...source to ensure faithful color reproduction. (The WB setting is only available when the camera is selected. 2. To set ) 3. Press the button to select the setting you want. Use the Left/Right buttons to select other options, or press ...
Use Up/Down navigation buttons to enter the Function menu. The following : 1. 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 under different light ...source to ensure faithful color reproduction. (The WB setting is only available when the camera is selected. 2. To set ) 3. Press the button to select the setting you want. Use the Left/Right buttons to select other options, or press ...
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...: 1. Press the button to light. Press the button to confirm your selection and exit the current menu. 28 To improve the performance in the Manual mode). On the other options, or press the button once to select other hand, a lower ISO value is needed when in bright conditions. (...The ISO setting is only available when the camera is in darker environments, a higher ISO value is required. Use the Left/Right buttons to confirm your setting. 5. Higher ISO pictures will naturally ...
...: 1. Press the button to light. Press the button to confirm your selection and exit the current menu. 28 To improve the performance in the Manual mode). On the other options, or press the button once to select other hand, a lower ISO value is needed when in bright conditions. (...The ISO setting is only available when the camera is in darker environments, a higher ISO value is required. Use the Left/Right buttons to confirm your setting. 5. Higher ISO pictures will naturally ...
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... alter the mood of your setting. 31 You can try different color tones to confirm your pictures. (The Color setting is only available when the camera is in the Manual mode).
... alter the mood of your setting. 31 You can try different color tones to confirm your pictures. (The Color setting is only available when the camera is in the Manual mode).
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Light metering method Spot AE Center-Weight Ai AE 4. 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. EV indicator 5. Shooting mode icon Auto Panorama Scene 34 16 17 Manual Auto Scene Image Stabilization 2.
Light metering method Spot AE Center-Weight Ai AE 4. 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. EV indicator 5. Shooting mode icon Auto Panorama Scene 34 16 17 Manual Auto Scene Image Stabilization 2.
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Face detection "on" indicator 10. White balance (only available for Manual mode) 15. Image quality 16. ISO (only available for Manual mode) 14. Image size 17. Macro mode indicator 7. Remaining number of photos that can be taken. 11. Flash mode indicator Auto flash Red-eye reduction .... Memory card/internal memory indicator 20. Continuous shot 6. EV adjustment meter 21. Auto Scene mode icon 35 Focus frame 12. Image color (only available for Manual mode) 18. Battery status 9.
Face detection "on" indicator 10. White balance (only available for Manual mode) 15. Image quality 16. ISO (only available for Manual mode) 14. Image size 17. Macro mode indicator 7. Remaining number of photos that can be taken. 11. Flash mode indicator Auto flash Red-eye reduction .... Memory card/internal memory indicator 20. Continuous shot 6. EV adjustment meter 21. Auto Scene mode icon 35 Focus frame 12. Image color (only available for Manual mode) 18. Battery status 9.
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... mode, you . Bring lively pictures to Manual Scene mode. To enter the scene mode, turn the mode dial...select from a total of green. Indoor For shooting people indoors. Snow Suitable for photographing children and pets. Camera automatically adjusts and corrects exposure value (EV). The scene mode palette appears. Children Suitable for snowy landscape. ...The flash shuts off automatically in order not to the optimal settings for the occasion and the camera will automatically adjust to disturb the subject being photographed. Use Up/Down/Left/Right to match your ...
... mode, you . Bring lively pictures to Manual Scene mode. To enter the scene mode, turn the mode dial...select from a total of green. Indoor For shooting people indoors. Snow Suitable for photographing children and pets. Camera automatically adjusts and corrects exposure value (EV). The scene mode palette appears. Children Suitable for snowy landscape. ...The flash shuts off automatically in order not to the optimal settings for the occasion and the camera will automatically adjust to disturb the subject being photographed. Use Up/Down/Left/Right to match your ...
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Select the "SCENE" menu option and then press the button to return to the to Panorama mode ( ). The camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using the individual shots that you configure image quality and image size. Set the mode dial to Scene selection menu. ... the main function menu. 2. In Scene mode, press the button to create a panoramic picture. Then enter the Still menu to Select either Auto Stitching or Manual Stitching (Please refer to Page 55 to create a panoramic picture: 1. Follow these steps to enter the Still menu.) 2.
Select the "SCENE" menu option and then press the button to return to the to Panorama mode ( ). The camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using the individual shots that you configure image quality and image size. Set the mode dial to Scene selection menu. ... the main function menu. 2. In Scene mode, press the button to create a panoramic picture. Then enter the Still menu to Select either Auto Stitching or Manual Stitching (Please refer to Page 55 to create a panoramic picture: 1. Follow these steps to enter the Still menu.) 2.
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.... When Using Auto Stitching: After the first shot is taken, the semi-transparent image of the screen. When Using Manual Stitching: After the first shot is taken, the camera will make a calculation and two icons will appear at the edge of the first shot will appear on the LDC screen. ...When circle icon and square frame become green, the camera will commence automatically. 4. The camera will move with the scenery until it reaches the square frame icon. Compose your picture before you press the shutter button to specify...
.... When Using Auto Stitching: After the first shot is taken, the semi-transparent image of the screen. When Using Manual Stitching: After the first shot is taken, the camera will make a calculation and two icons will appear at the edge of the first shot will appear on the LDC screen. ...When circle icon and square frame become green, the camera will commence automatically. 4. The camera will move with the scenery until it reaches the square frame icon. Compose your picture before you press the shutter button to specify...
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Slow Shutter In Slow shutter mode, the shutter will pop up if a blink had been detected in mode. manual Blink Detection The Blink Detection feature is on by default, and after taking each photo, a warning message will remain open as long as the shutter button is pressed. The use of exposure. (The slow shutter mode is recommended for prolonged exposure. 60 • Off: • On This gives you complete control over the duration of tripod is available only in the photo. • Manual : To set a long exposure time between 2~30 sec.
Slow Shutter In Slow shutter mode, the shutter will pop up if a blink had been detected in mode. manual Blink Detection The Blink Detection feature is on by default, and after taking each photo, a warning message will remain open as long as the shutter button is pressed. The use of exposure. (The slow shutter mode is recommended for prolonged exposure. 60 • Off: • On This gives you complete control over the duration of tripod is available only in the photo. • Manual : To set a long exposure time between 2~30 sec.
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...Use the Up/Down buttons to select to Auto or Manual brightness adjustment, and then press to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your election. The level bars correspond to switch between LCD power and Camera power fields. 3. Select the Power Save setting from ... below to specify the idle period before automatic power-off the LCD screen and camera automatically after a period of your LCD screen. 1. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to the following idle periods. For manual adjustment, use the Left/Right buttons to adjust the brightness of inactivity. 1....
...Use the Up/Down buttons to select to Auto or Manual brightness adjustment, and then press to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your election. The level bars correspond to switch between LCD power and Camera power fields. 3. Select the Power Save setting from ... below to specify the idle period before automatic power-off the LCD screen and camera automatically after a period of your LCD screen. 1. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to the following idle periods. For manual adjustment, use the Left/Right buttons to adjust the brightness of inactivity. 1....
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... printer PictBridge allows printing images from a memory card in a digital camera directly to select Printer. To find out if a printer is PictBridge compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on your camera, you to ensure that the camera is powered off, the USB Mode will allow you can be...using the supplied USB cable, without the need for specifications.With the PictBridge function on the packaging or check the manual for a PC. 3. Setting the USB mode Since the camera's USB port can print the captured photos directly with a Printer. 1. Use Up/Down to a printer, regardless ...
... printer PictBridge allows printing images from a memory card in a digital camera directly to select Printer. To find out if a printer is PictBridge compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on your camera, you to ensure that the camera is powered off, the USB Mode will allow you can be...using the supplied USB cable, without the need for specifications.With the PictBridge function on the packaging or check the manual for a PC. 3. Setting the USB mode Since the camera's USB port can print the captured photos directly with a Printer. 1. Use Up/Down to a printer, regardless ...
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...-Detection Red-eye Removal Pan-Capture Panorama LCD Display ISO Sensitivity AF Method Light Metering Method Exposure Control Method A950/A955Z A1050 A1150 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...
...-Detection Red-eye Removal Pan-Capture Panorama LCD Display ISO Sensitivity AF Method Light Metering Method Exposure Control Method A950/A955Z A1050 A1150 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...
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Model name A950/A955Z A1050 A1150 A1250 Exposure Compensation ±2 EV in 1/3 steps Shutter Speed 4 ~ 1/2000 second (Manual 30 seconds) Continuous Shooting Approx. 1.65 fps (Large/Fine mode) Approx. 1.39 fps (Large/Fine mode) Playback Modes Single Photo...(Slow-Motion possible), Zoom (Approx. 2X~8X), Audio , Histogram Display White Balance Control Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual Internal Flash (Shooting Range) Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro Gno. 5.3 (ISO 100) (Shooting Range...
Model name A950/A955Z A1050 A1150 A1250 Exposure Compensation ±2 EV in 1/3 steps Shutter Speed 4 ~ 1/2000 second (Manual 30 seconds) Continuous Shooting Approx. 1.65 fps (Large/Fine mode) Approx. 1.39 fps (Large/Fine mode) Playback Modes Single Photo...(Slow-Motion possible), Zoom (Approx. 2X~8X), Audio , Histogram Display White Balance Control Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual Internal Flash (Shooting Range) Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro Gno. 5.3 (ISO 100) (Shooting Range...