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User Manual
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GE Digital Camera
Preparations
Basic operation
Camera function controls
Playback
Using the Menus
Camera connectivity
Appendix
A Series : A1255 / A1455
J Series : J1455 / Q1455
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WARNING Do not expose the camera battery pack or other accessories to This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical and rain or humidity to prevent fire hazard or electric shock. electronic equipment in the European countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse. Please For customers in the U.S.A. use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product. Tested To Comply W
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not expose the batteries to water, and take particular Camera notes: care to keep the terminals dry. Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations: • Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire. • In the rain, very humid and dusty places. • Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the batteries. • In a place where the camera can be exposed directly to the sunlight or subject to high temperature, e.g. Inside a closed Keep the batt
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BEFORE YOU START Preface Safety information Thank you for purchasing this GE digital camera. Please read Please read the following important information carefully this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future before using the product. reference. • Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera your- self. Copyright • Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper handling may © Copyright 2010 General Imaging Company All rights damage the product. reserved. • Turn off the camera
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• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended About this manual periods. • Download all pictures and remove the batteries from This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your the camera if you are going to store the camera for long GE digital camera. Every effort has been made to ensure that periods of time. the contents of this manual are accurate, however General • Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or solvent- Imaging Company reserves the right to mak
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CONTENTS Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) (J WARNING .......................................................................i Series) ......................................................................................... 17 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................ii Turning On and Off ................................................................. 17 Using the Mode Dial ............................................................... 18 BEFOR
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ISO ..................................................................................... 26 Panorama mode ...................................................................... 34 Quality .............................................................................. 27 Scene mode .............................................................................. 36 Size .................................................................................... 27 Sport ................................
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Movie Menu .............................................................................. 52 PLAYBACK ................................................................... 42 Continuous AF .. ............................................................... 53 Viewing Photos and Videos .................................................. 42 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ......................... 54 Thumbnail View ...................................................................... 43 DIS (
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Beep .................................................................................. 66 Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 74 LCD Brightness ............................................................... 66 Connecting the Camera and Printer .......................... 75 Power Saver .................................................................... 67 Using the PictBridge Menu ................................................... 76 Zone ..........
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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. AA-size Alkaline Batteries Warranty Card CD-ROM Wrist Strap (A Series only) USB Cable Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery charger (Except A Series) battery (Except A Series) 6 7
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Camera Views: A Series Front View Back View 4 6 1 2 3 7 8 Right View 5 9 10 14 13 11 16 12 8 9
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Top View Bottom View 17 20 19 18 22 21 1 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 12 Delete Button/Down Button 2 Flash Lamp 13 Face Detection/Left button Left View 3 Lens 14 Function/OK Button 4 Speaker 15 USB/AV Port 5 Microphone 16 Wrist Strap 15 6 LCD Screen 17 Mode Dial 7 Zoom Button 18 Shutter Button 8 Playback Button 19 Status Indicator 9 Menu Button 20 Power Button 10 Disp/Up Button 21 Card Slot/Battery Compartment 11 Flash Mode/Right Button 22 Tripod Socket 8 9 9
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Camera Views: J Series 6 Front View Back View 7 4 1 2 3 8 9 Right View 5 10 11 15 14 12 13 10 11
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Top View Bottom View 20 19 18 22 21 1 Flash Lamp 12 Flash Mode/Right Button 2 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 13 Delete Button/Down Button 3 Lens 14 Face Detection/Left button Left View 4 Speaker 15 Function/OK Button 5 Microphone 16 USB/AV Port 6 LCD Screen 17 Wrist Strap 16 7 Status Indicator 18 Zoom Wheel 17 8 Mode Dial 19 Shutter Button 9 Playback Button 20 Power Button 10 Menu Button 21 Card Slot/Battery Compartment 11 Disp/Up Button 22 Tripod Socket 10 11 11
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Charging the Battery (J Series) 1. Place the battery into the charger as shown. Leave the battery to charge until the charger light turns green. (To maximize battery life, the first charge should 2. Plug the one end of the connecting cable (plug adapter) be at least 4 hours) into the charger base (the plug adapter may vary in different countries, please subject to the actual object). 3. Plug the other end of the connecting cable into a the wall The charger is for indoor use only. outlet. 1
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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) (A Series) 1. Open the battery compartment. 2. Insert the enclosed batteries into the battery slot in the correct direction. 12 12 13 13
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3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory 4. Close the battery compartment. card slot as shown. 14 14 15
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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) (J Series) 1. Open the battery compartment. 2. Insert the battery while observing the correct polarity. Use the side of battery to press down the stopper as shown, allowing the battery lock into place properly. 14 15
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3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory 4. Close the battery compartment. card slot as shown. 16 16 17
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Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use Turning On and Off of 64 MB to 16 GB memory cards from recognized manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and Toshiba Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn off the is recommended for reliable data storage. camera, press the Power button again. To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery compartment and gently push the card to release it. Power Button Pull the card out carefully. Throughout the rest of the manual, the follow
