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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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...or computer language, in this product, ensure that came with your camera. Using other types of their respective owners. Safety information Please read this manual carefully and keep it in this manual are inserted correctly. Copyright © Copyright 2009 General Imaging Company ...camera yourself. • Do not drop or knock the camera. Please read the following important information carefully before inserting or removing the battery and memory card. • Use only the type of General Imaging Company. BEFORE YOU START Preface Thank you for purchasing GE digital cameras...
...or computer language, in this product, ensure that came with your camera. Using other types of their respective owners. Safety information Please read this manual carefully and keep it in this manual are inserted correctly. Copyright © Copyright 2009 General Imaging Company ...camera yourself. • Do not drop or knock the camera. Please read the following important information carefully before inserting or removing the battery and memory card. • Use only the type of General Imaging Company. BEFORE YOU START Preface Thank you for purchasing GE digital cameras...
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About this manual are accurate, but General Imaging Company reserves the right to make changes without notice. Indicates the useful information to be damaged. • Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for long periods. • Do not use your GE digital camera. Every effort has been... made to use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or solvent-based cleaners to moisture, or extreme temperatures. Indicates the precautions to know. Wipe the camera with instructions on how to ensure that the ...
About this manual are accurate, but General Imaging Company reserves the right to make changes without notice. Indicates the useful information to be damaged. • Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for long periods. • Do not use your GE digital camera. Every effort has been... made to use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or solvent-based cleaners to moisture, or extreme temperatures. Indicates the precautions to know. Wipe the camera with instructions on how to ensure that the ...
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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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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. 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.
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Throughout the rest of the manual, the following illustrations show the A1050 model as shown. 2. Plug the other end of the connecting cable into a wall outlet. Plug one end 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 the charger as an example.
Throughout the rest of the manual, the following illustrations show the A1050 model as shown. 2. Plug the other end of the connecting cable into a wall outlet. Plug one end 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 the charger as an example.
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... advanced users only) Mode Name Auto Icon Description Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be automatically selected. Movie Image Stabilization Scene Auto Scene Panorama Manual 18 Switch to view the pictures/videos stored in total. Switch to switch between ...different modes with ease. In the "ASCN" mode, different conditions are 12 scenes in the memory card and internal memory. Using the Mode Dial The GE camera provides a convenient...
... advanced users only) Mode Name Auto Icon Description Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be automatically selected. Movie Image Stabilization Scene Auto Scene Panorama Manual 18 Switch to view the pictures/videos stored in total. Switch to switch between ...different modes with ease. In the "ASCN" mode, different conditions are 12 scenes in the memory card and internal memory. Using the Mode Dial The GE camera provides a convenient...
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...). The following options are available: • Auto • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluorescent • Fluorescent CWF • Incandescent • Manual WB adjustment (press the menu button to set the white balance, do the following: 1. Use Up/Down navigation buttons to confirm your selection and exit ... 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. Press the button to enter the Function menu.
...). The following options are available: • Auto • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluorescent • Fluorescent CWF • Incandescent • Manual WB adjustment (press the menu button to set the white balance, do the following: 1. Use Up/Down navigation buttons to confirm your selection and exit ... 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. Press the button to enter the Function menu.
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... the Left/Right buttons 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. Press the button to confirm your setting. 5. On the other options, or press the button ...once to enter the Function menu. 2. To improve the performance in the Manual mode). ISO The ISO function allows you to set the ISO value, do the following: 1. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to light. To set...
... the Left/Right buttons 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. Press the button to confirm your setting. 5. On the other options, or press the button ...once to enter the Function menu. 2. To improve the performance in the Manual mode). ISO The ISO function allows you to set the ISO value, do the following: 1. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to light. To set...
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Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to confirm your pictures. (The Color setting is only available when the camera is in the Manual mode). The following : 1. Press the button to highlight the Color function. 3. To set the image color, do the following options are available: • Auto • ...
Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to confirm your pictures. (The Color setting is only available when the camera is in the Manual mode). The following : 1. Press the button to highlight the Color function. 3. To set the image color, do the following options are available: • Auto • ...
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Shooting mode icon Auto Panorama Scene 32 16 17 Manual Portrait Image Stabilization 2. EV indicator 5. Scene icon (only available for Scene mode) Sport Fireworks Children Glass Indoor Museum Leaf Landscape Snow Sunset Night landscape Night portrait 3. 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 Light metering method Spot AE Center-Weight Ai AE 4.
Shooting mode icon Auto Panorama Scene 32 16 17 Manual Portrait Image Stabilization 2. EV indicator 5. Scene icon (only available for Scene mode) Sport Fireworks Children Glass Indoor Museum Leaf Landscape Snow Sunset Night landscape Night portrait 3. 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 Light metering method Spot AE Center-Weight Ai AE 4.
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...Slow Synchro 8. Face detection "on" indicator 10. Memory card/internal memory indicator 20. Battery status 9. Image color (only available for Manual mode) 15. Macro mode indicator Macro mode 7. Remaining number of photos that can be taken. 11. Focus frame 12. ISO (only available for... Manual mode) 18. Slow shutter warning indicator 19. Zoom indicator 13. EV adjustment meter 21. Image quality 16. Continuous shot 6. White balance (only available for Manual mode) 14. Image size 17. Auto Scene mode icon 33
...Slow Synchro 8. Face detection "on" indicator 10. Memory card/internal memory indicator 20. Battery status 9. Image color (only available for Manual mode) 15. Macro mode indicator Macro mode 7. Remaining number of photos that can be taken. 11. Focus frame 12. ISO (only available for... Manual mode) 18. Slow shutter warning indicator 19. Zoom indicator 13. EV adjustment meter 21. Image quality 16. Continuous shot 6. White balance (only available for Manual mode) 14. Image size 17. Auto Scene mode icon 33
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... people indoors. Leaf For shooting plants. Children Suitable for snowy landscape. Use Up/Down/Left/Right to life. Manual Scene mode (SCN) In Manual Scene mode, you . Camera automatically adjusts and corrects exposure value (EV). Vivid reproduction of 12 scene types to the optimal settings for the occasion... and the camera will automatically adjust to match your needs. The scene mode palette appears. The flash shuts off automatically in order not to Manual Scene mode. To enter the scene mode, turn the mode dial to...
... people indoors. Leaf For shooting plants. Children Suitable for snowy landscape. Use Up/Down/Left/Right to life. Manual Scene mode (SCN) In Manual Scene mode, you . Camera automatically adjusts and corrects exposure value (EV). Vivid reproduction of 12 scene types to the optimal settings for the occasion... and the camera will automatically adjust to match your needs. The scene mode palette appears. The flash shuts off automatically in order not to Manual Scene mode. To enter the scene mode, turn the mode dial to...
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Follow these steps 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: 1. In Scene mode, press the main function menu. button to the "Advanced Functions Menu"... and then press the button to return to the to Panorama mode ( ). 40 Turn the mode dial to the Scene selection menu 1. The camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using the individual shots that you configure image quality and image size. Returning to the Panorama Stitching Mode. The main...
Follow these steps 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: 1. In Scene mode, press the main function menu. button to the "Advanced Functions Menu"... and then press the button to return to the to Panorama mode ( ). 40 Turn the mode dial to the Scene selection menu 1. The camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using the individual shots that you configure image quality and image size. Returning to the Panorama Stitching Mode. The main...
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...to playback mode to compose your first view on the LDC screen. Use the Left/Right buttons to finish manual stitching. When Using Manual Stitching: After the first shot is taken, the camera will make a calculation and two icons will take pictures automatically and finish the stitching. 6. When Using Auto... your picture before you press the shutter button to specify the direction of the screen. When circle icon and square frame become green, the camera will appear on the LCD screen and press the shutter button. 5. Use "Stitching Mode" selected from the Menu. You can use this image...
...to playback mode to compose your first view on the LDC screen. Use the Left/Right buttons to finish manual stitching. When Using Manual Stitching: After the first shot is taken, the camera will make a calculation and two icons will take pictures automatically and finish the stitching. 6. When Using Auto... your picture before you press the shutter button to specify the direction of the screen. When circle icon and square frame become green, the camera will appear on the LCD screen and press the shutter button. 5. Use "Stitching Mode" selected from the Menu. You can use this image...
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Histogram The histogram is available only in mode. This gives you complete control over the duration of tripod is pressed. manual • Off • On • Manual : To set a long exposure time between 2~30 sec. Use this setting to enable or disable the histogram display on the LCD screen. The use of ... Shutter In Slow shutter mode, the shutter will remain open as long as the shutter button is recommended for checking the exposure while taking pictures. Digital Zoom indicator • Off: gray color. • On: reddish color.
Histogram The histogram is available only in mode. This gives you complete control over the duration of tripod is pressed. manual • Off • On • Manual : To set a long exposure time between 2~30 sec. Use this setting to enable or disable the histogram display on the LCD screen. The use of ... Shutter In Slow shutter mode, the shutter will remain open as long as the shutter button is recommended for checking the exposure while taking pictures. Digital Zoom indicator • Off: gray color. • On: reddish color.
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... the Beep setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. LCD Brightness Use this setting: 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 this setting to confirm your LCD screen. 1. Use...
... the Beep setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. LCD Brightness Use this setting: 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 this setting to confirm your LCD screen. 1. Use...
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...; LCD off: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, and Always on . 4. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to turn off the LCD screen and camera automatically after a period of inactivity. 1. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your battery. For... manual adjustment, use the Left/Right buttons to confirm. Press the button to adjust the brightness. Follow the steps below to specify the idle period...
...; LCD off: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, and Always on . 4. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to turn off the LCD screen and camera automatically after a period of inactivity. 1. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your battery. For... manual adjustment, use the Left/Right buttons to confirm. Press the button to adjust the brightness. Follow the steps below to specify the idle period...
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...either a PC or a Printer, the following steps will automatically revert back to confirm the setting. Setting the USB mode Since the camera's USB port can print the captured photos directly with a PictBridge compatible printer using the supplied USB cable, without the need for ... PictBridge logo on the packaging or check the manual for a PC. 3. Press the button and use Up/Down to a printer, regardless of brand. Connecting to a PictBridge compatible printer PictBridge allows printing images from a memory card in a digital camera directly to select USB Connect, and then press...
...either a PC or a Printer, the following steps will automatically revert back to confirm the setting. Setting the USB mode Since the camera's USB port can print the captured photos directly with a PictBridge compatible printer using the supplied USB cable, without the need for ... PictBridge logo on the packaging or check the manual for a PC. 3. Press the button and use Up/Down to a printer, regardless of brand. Connecting to a PictBridge compatible printer PictBridge allows printing images from a memory card in a digital camera directly to select USB Connect, and then press...
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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...