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User Manual
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Getting Started
GE Digital Camera
X Series : X500
Basic operation
Camera function controls
Playback
Using the Menus
Camera connectivity
Appendix
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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 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 With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Declaration of Co
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Camera notes: Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations: • Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the batteries. • In the rain, very humid and dusty places. Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children. • In a place where the camera can be exposed directly to the In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates and the sunlight or subject to high temperature, e.g. Inside a closed time for which they can be used shortens
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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 2011 General Imaging Company All rights damage the product. reserved. - No part of this
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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 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 make changes without based cleaners to clean the camera. To cle
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CONTENTS Set Display Language .................................................... 14 WARNING .......................................................................i Set Date/Time.................................................................. 15 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................ii Using the Mode Dial................................................................ 16 BEFORE YOU START .................................................... 1 About the LCD Screen.
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Quality .............................................................................. 28 Indoor ............................................................................... 37 .................................................................................... 28 Snow ................................................................................. 37 Color .................................................................................. 29 Fireworks .......................................
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Auto Program Exposure......................................................... 39 Digital Zoom .................................................................... 51 Shutter Priority ....................................................................... 40 Movie Menu .............................................................................. 52 Aperture Priority ..................................................................... 41 Continuous AF ...........................................
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LCD Brightness ............................................................... 64 Using the PictBridge Menu ................................................... 74 Power Saver .................................................................... 65 Print with Date ............................................................... 74 Zone .................................................................................. 65 Print without Date ......................................................... 75
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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. Warranty Card CD-ROM USB Cable Lens Cap Shoulder Strap 7
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Install Shoulder Strap and Lens Cap Install Shoulder Strap Install Lens Cap 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 8
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Camera Views Front View Back View 7 2 6 1 8 9 10 3 5 11 12 13 17 4 16 14 15 9
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m b Left View Right View 20 18 19 21 Top View Bottom View 27 28 26 29 25 24 l 30 23 22 10
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1 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 11 Exposure Compensation Button 21 Speaker 2 Flash Lamp 12 Menu Button 22 Zoom Wheel 3 Microphone 13 Delete Button/Up Button 23 Shutter Button 4 Lens 14 Macro Button/Right Button 24 5 LCD Screen 15 Self-timer Button/Down Button 25 6 16 Flash Button/Left Button 26 Shoulder Strap Mount 7 Status Indicator 17 OK Button 27 ON / OFF Electronic Viewfinding Window/ 8 18 USB/AV Port 28 Mode Dial LCD Screen Button 9 Playback Button 19 Handle 29 Card Slot/Battery Compartment
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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) 1. Open the battery compartment. 2. Insert the enclosed batteries into the battery slot according to the correct polarity as shown below. 2 1 4 3 12
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3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory 4. Close the battery compartment. card slot as shown. Write protection buckle Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and Toshiba is recommended for reliable data storage. To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery compartment and gently push the card to release it. Pull the card out carefully. 13 13
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Setting Language and Date/Time Language and Date/Time Setup menu will appear. Use the following procedures to set the camera to your preferences: 1. Push ON/OFF to turn on the camera. 2. Press Up/Down/Left/Right button to select the settings. 3. Press the Set Display Language 1. Press the button and the Left/Right button and select the General Setup menu tab. 2. Use the Up/Down button and scroll down to Language. Then press the Right button to access the language options. After the
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press Up/Down buttons to adjust values. 3. Press the Set Date/Time 1. Press the button and use the Up/Down button to select the the General Setup menu tab. Press the button to enter the Date/Time menu. 15 15
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Using the Mode Dial modes are listed as follows: Mode Name Icon Description Auto mode Take still pictures in automatic mode. ASCN mode Have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures. This setting allows you to choose the EV value and the camera will select both the shutter speed and Program AE P aperture automatically Shutter priority S automatically to ensure correct exposure. Aperture priority A speed to match it. Manual mode Portrait Take portrait
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About the LCD Screen When you turn the camera on, various icons are shown on the If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care LCD screen to indicate the current camera settings and status. with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the To learn more about the displayed icons, see “LCD Screen following situations arise, take the recommended display” on page 30. immediate action indicated below: LCD Screen notes: • If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, wipe the area
