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... refuse. Please do not expose the unit to the following the provision of Conformity Model Name : G1/A730/A830/E850/E1030/E1040/E1240 Trade Name : GE Responsible Party : General Imaging Co. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Statement This device complies with the European requirements...
... refuse. Please do not expose the unit to the following the provision of Conformity Model Name : G1/A730/A830/E850/E1030/E1040/E1240 Trade Name : GE Responsible Party : General Imaging Co. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Statement This device complies with the European requirements...
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...etc, makes the playback of recordings not possible. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Camera notes: Do not store or use of the batteries may cause them into a fire. • Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the batteries. • Use GE charger in the package to charge the lithium battery only (...for G1 and E series). Loss of recordings cannot be used for a long period of your camera. Always observe the precautions given below. • Do not expose the ...
...etc, makes the playback of recordings not possible. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Camera notes: Do not store or use of the batteries may cause them into a fire. • Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the batteries. • Use GE charger in the package to charge the lithium battery only (...for G1 and E series). Loss of recordings cannot be used for a long period of your camera. Always observe the precautions given below. • Do not expose the ...
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...the batteries. Copyright © Copyright 2007 General Imaging Company All rights reserved. Safety information Please read this publication may damage the camera and invalidate the warranty. • When using the product. • Do not take apart or attempt to moisture, or extreme...battery and memory card. • Use only the type of their respective owners. BEFORE YOU START Preface Thank you for purchasing GE digital cameras. Extreme environments may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, without the prior written...
...the batteries. Copyright © Copyright 2007 General Imaging Company All rights reserved. Safety information Please read this publication may damage the camera and invalidate the warranty. • When using the product. • Do not take apart or attempt to moisture, or extreme...battery and memory card. • Use only the type of their respective owners. BEFORE YOU START Preface Thank you for purchasing GE digital cameras. Extreme environments may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, without the prior written...
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...8226; Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or solvent-based cleaners to clean the camera. Wipe the camera with instructions on how to use your GE digital camera. • Do not use or store the camera in this manual Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used in dusty, dirty, ...or sandy areas, as its components may be taken while operating the camera. About this manual This manual ...
...8226; Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or solvent-based cleaners to clean the camera. Wipe the camera with instructions on how to use your GE digital camera. • Do not use or store the camera in this manual Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used in dusty, dirty, ...or sandy areas, as its components may be taken while operating the camera. About this manual This manual ...
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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 : G1 8 : A730/A830 10 : E850 12 : E1030 14 : E1040/E1240 16 Charging the battery 18 Inserting the battery 19 Inserting an optional SD/SDHC ...
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 : G1 8 : A730/A830 10 : E850 12 : E1030 14 : E1040/E1240 16 Charging the battery 18 Inserting the battery 19 Inserting an optional SD/SDHC ...
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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- AA-size alkaline ion battery (except batteries X2 (A730/A830 A730/A830) only) User Manual Quick start guide Wrist strap USB cable AV cable Battery charger (except A730/A830) 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- AA-size alkaline ion battery (except batteries X2 (A730/A830 A730/A830) only) User Manual Quick start guide Wrist strap USB cable AV cable Battery charger (except A730/A830) CD-ROM Warranty card
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Turning on and off the camera, press the Power button again. Power button power me bmaotrtyerycard OA/UVT OA/UVT To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery compartment and gently push the card to change the modes after the camera is turned on. 23 3. When turned on . Close the battery compartment. To turn off Press the Power button to turn the mode dial to release it. Pull the card carefully. You can also turn the camera on , the camera will enter the mode according to the mode dial setting.
Turning on and off the camera, press the Power button again. Power button power me bmaotrtyerycard OA/UVT OA/UVT To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery compartment and gently push the card to change the modes after the camera is turned on. 23 3. When turned on . Close the battery compartment. To turn off Press the Power button to turn the mode dial to release it. Pull the card carefully. You can also turn the camera on , the camera will enter the mode according to the mode dial setting.
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Switch to take still pictures. (The camera uses the default programmed automatic settings.) Playback Switch to switch between different modes with ease. Switch to use Image Stabilization when taking still pictures. Movie .... in total. Mode Name Auto Icon Description Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be configured. (Recommended for taking close-up portrait photos. Using the Mode Dial The GE camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to view the pictures/videos stored in the memory card...
Switch to take still pictures. (The camera uses the default programmed automatic settings.) Playback Switch to switch between different modes with ease. Switch to use Image Stabilization when taking still pictures. Movie .... in total. Mode Name Auto Icon Description Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be configured. (Recommended for taking close-up portrait photos. Using the Mode Dial The GE camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to view the pictures/videos stored in the memory card...
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When using the camera for the first time, the language menu will appear automatically. Press the button and use Up/Down/Left/ Right to be configured in the Setup menu. • Date / Time • Display language To access the Setup menu, do the following: 1. Setting display language, date, and time To set the language, date, and time, the following settings need to select the Setup menu ( ). Setting the Date and Time 1. Then press the Right to turn the camera on. 2. Press Power to enter the setting. 25 Use the Up/Down to select Date/Time.
When using the camera for the first time, the language menu will appear automatically. Press the button and use Up/Down/Left/ Right to be configured in the Setup menu. • Date / Time • Display language To access the Setup menu, do the following: 1. Setting display language, date, and time To set the language, date, and time, the following settings need to select the Setup menu ( ). Setting the Date and Time 1. Then press the Right to turn the camera on. 2. Press Power to enter the setting. 25 Use the Up/Down to select Date/Time.
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... notes: Extremely high-precision technology had been used to manufacture the LCD screen so that constantly appear on the LCD screen to indicate the current camera settings and status. However, there may be some minute points (black, white, red, blue or green) that most of water and induce vomiting. These points... liquid crystal gets into your eye, flush the affected eye with the liquid crystal in the monitor. About the LCD screen When you turn the camera on, various icons are shown on the LCD screen. To learn more about the displayed icons, see "LCD Screen display" on page 38.
... notes: Extremely high-precision technology had been used to manufacture the LCD screen so that constantly appear on the LCD screen to indicate the current camera settings and status. However, there may be some minute points (black, white, red, blue or green) that most of water and induce vomiting. These points... liquid crystal gets into your eye, flush the affected eye with the liquid crystal in the monitor. About the LCD screen When you turn the camera on, various icons are shown on the LCD screen. To learn more about the displayed icons, see "LCD Screen display" on page 38.
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... over to capture the image. When the subject is equipped with two types of the camera to take photos. Press Shutter fully to digital zoom automatically. 28 Set the mode dial to turn the camera on. 3. Press Power to Auto mode ( ). 2. When the optical zoom factor reaches... its maximum value, it stops momentarily. To start shooting, do the following: 1. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes your picture on the LCD screen and press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject. 4. Compose your photos for best results...
... over to capture the image. When the subject is equipped with two types of the camera to take photos. Press Shutter fully to digital zoom automatically. 28 Set the mode dial to turn the camera on. 3. Press Power to Auto mode ( ). 2. When the optical zoom factor reaches... its maximum value, it stops momentarily. To start shooting, do the following: 1. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes your picture on the LCD screen and press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject. 4. Compose your photos for best results...
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... Synchro This allows you to cycle through the following flash modes. • Auto flash Flash fires automatically when required. • Red-eye reduction flash The camera fires a brief flash before the pic- Press the Left/Flash to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the...
... Synchro This allows you to cycle through the following flash modes. • Auto flash Flash fires automatically when required. • Red-eye reduction flash The camera fires a brief flash before the pic- Press the Left/Flash to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the...
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... 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.
... 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.
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.... 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to light. ISO The ISO function allows you to set the ISO value, do the following: 1. To set the camera sensor sensitivity to select the desired ISO value from Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, or 1600. 4. To improve the performance in darker environments, a higher...
.... 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to light. ISO The ISO function allows you to set the ISO value, do the following: 1. To set the camera sensor sensitivity to select the desired ISO value from Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, or 1600. 4. To improve the performance in darker environments, a higher...
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... number of recorded pixels is displayed on a memory card. Press the 34 button to record more frames on the screen. See page 36 for the GE digital camera available size settings. 3. Size The size setting refers to the image resolution in larger sizes without degrading the image.
... number of recorded pixels is displayed on a memory card. Press the 34 button to record more frames on the screen. See page 36 for the GE digital camera available size settings. 3. Size The size setting refers to the image resolution in larger sizes without degrading the image.
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... to add artistic effects directly when taking shots. The following : 1. Use Up/Down to confirm your pictures. (The Color setting is only available when the camera is in the Manual mode). To set the image color, do the following options are available: 35 Press the button to select an option. Press...
... to add artistic effects directly when taking shots. The following : 1. Use Up/Down to confirm your pictures. (The Color setting is only available when the camera is in the Manual mode). To set the image color, do the following options are available: 35 Press the button to select an option. Press...
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... a total of green. The scene mode palette appears. Balances the white scenery. You just need to select the right scene for the occasion and the camera will automatically adjust to match your needs. No flash to Scene mode. Snow For shooting snow scenes. Leaf For shooting plants. Children For shooting kids...
... a total of green. The scene mode palette appears. Balances the white scenery. You just need to select the right scene for the occasion and the camera will automatically adjust to match your needs. No flash to Scene mode. Snow For shooting snow scenes. Leaf For shooting plants. Children For shooting kids...
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Set the mode dial to playback mode to indicate the number of pictures overlap. 45 The camera will display under the focus frame to view the result. 5. Capture the second and third views as taking the first view, making sure that the edges of photos you have taken. 6. 3. The frame record icon will then stitch the pictures into a panorama automatically. 7. Compose your first view on the LCD screen and press the shutter button. 4.
Set the mode dial to playback mode to indicate the number of pictures overlap. 45 The camera will display under the focus frame to view the result. 5. Capture the second and third views as taking the first view, making sure that the edges of photos you have taken. 6. 3. The frame record icon will then stitch the pictures into a panorama automatically. 7. Compose your first view on the LCD screen and press the shutter button. 4.
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This function may not help to have a higher shutter speed. Use tripod to get a clear picture on a fast shaking car, boat etc. This function may cause heavier noise on the photo. It is only for less blur picture caused by hand shake under a dark environment, the camera would increase the ISO level under the mode to take a clear picture about a fast moving target, a car passing by with a speed etc. The stabilizer function is used for a normal shoot on a ground by hand. Increasing the ISO level may not help if you stay on ground is always preferred. 47
This function may not help to have a higher shutter speed. Use tripod to get a clear picture on a fast shaking car, boat etc. This function may cause heavier noise on the photo. It is only for less blur picture caused by hand shake under a dark environment, the camera would increase the ISO level under the mode to take a clear picture about a fast moving target, a car passing by with a speed etc. The stabilizer function is used for a normal shoot on a ground by hand. Increasing the ISO level may not help if you stay on ground is always preferred. 47
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... be as clear as possible.) 3. Press Shutter fully to enable Face Detection. 2. In Shooting mode, press to capture the image. 48 When the camera detects a face, a white rectangular frame will be drawn around the face. Face Detection The Face Detection mode will detect the faces of the subject... should be relatively large on the LCD screen, and the subject should be facing the camera as front on as possible. 1. Hold the camera securely, and point the camera towards the subject to focus on the subject. 4. Press Shutter halfway to start the face detection process.
... be as clear as possible.) 3. Press Shutter fully to enable Face Detection. 2. In Shooting mode, press to capture the image. 48 When the camera detects a face, a white rectangular frame will be drawn around the face. Face Detection The Face Detection mode will detect the faces of the subject... should be relatively large on the LCD screen, and the subject should be facing the camera as front on as possible. 1. Hold the camera securely, and point the camera towards the subject to focus on the subject. 4. Press Shutter halfway to start the face detection process.