GE A1455BK User manual

Category
Bridge cameras
Type
User manual
Appendix
Camera connectivity
Using the Menus
Playback
Camera function controls
Basic operation
Preparations
GE
Digital Camera
A Series : A1255 / A1455
J Series : J1455 / Q1455
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User Manual
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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
use the return and collection systems available in your country
for the disposal of this product.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Name: A1255 / A1455 / J1455 / Q1455
Trade Name: GE
Responsible Party: General Imaging Co.
Address: 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena,
CA 90248, U.S.A.
Customer Service Telephone Number:
+1-800-730-6597
(Outside U.S. & Canada: +1-310-755-6857)
Conforms to the following Standards:
EMC: EN 55022:1998/A1:2000/A2:2003 Class B
EN 55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003
EN 61000-3-2:2000/A1:2001
EN 61000-3-3:1995/A1:2001
following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/
EEC,2004/108/EEC)
WARNING
Do not expose the camera battery pack or other accessories to
rain or humidity to prevent re hazard or electric shock.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
For customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product complies
with the European requirements for safety, health,
environment and customer protection. "CE" marked cameras
are intended for sales in Europe.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Camera notes:
Do not store or use the camera in the following types of
locations:
In the rain, very humid and dusty places.
In a place where the camera can be exposed directly to the
sunlight or subject to high temperature, e.g. Inside a closed
car in summer.
In a place where the camera is subject to a high magnetic
eld, e.g. near motors, transformers or magnets.
Do not place the camera on a wet surface or places where
dripping water or sand may come in contact with the camera,
which may cause irrepairable faults.
If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, we
suggest you remove the battery and the memory card from
the camera and keep them in dry environment.
If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold location to a
warm place, moisture may condense inside the camera. We
suggest you wait for a while before turing on the camera.
No compensation for loss of recordings. Loss of recordings
cannot be compensated for if a malfunction of your camera
or recording media, etc, makes the playback of recordings not
possible.
Battery notes:
Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to leak, become
hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the precautions given below.
Do not expose the batteries to water, and take particular
care to keep the terminals dry.
Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a re.
Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the
batteries.
Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children.
In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates and the
time for which they can be used shortens markedly.
Memory card notes:
When using a new memory card, or a memory card has been
initialized by a PC, be sure to format the card with your digital
camera before using it.
To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC’s hard disk
rst.
Do not change or delete the folder names or le names in the
memory card from your PC, as this may make it impossible
to recognize or misinterpret the original folder or le in your
camera.
The photos taken by this camera are stored in the auto-
generated folder in SD card. Please do not store photos that
are not taken by this model of camera, as this may make it
impossible to recognize the picture when the camera is in
playback mode. Please do not expose the camera to harsh
environments such as moisture or extreme temperatures,
which may shorten the life of your camera or damage the
batteries.
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BEFORE YOU START
Preface
Thank you for purchasing this GE digital camera. Please read
this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
Copyright
© Copyright 2010 General Imaging Company All rights
reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into
any language or computer language, in any form, by any
means, without the prior written permission of General Imag-
ing Company.
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identi-
cation purposes only and are properties of their respective
owners.
Safety information
Please read the following important information carefully
before using the product.
Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera your-
self.
Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper handling may
damage the product.
Turn o the camera before inserting or removing the bat
-
tery and memory card.
Use only the type of battery that come with the camera.
Using other types of batteries may damage the camera
and invalidate the warranty.
Do not touch the camera lens.
Please not expose the camera to harsh environments such
as moisture, or extreme temperatures, which may shorten
the life of your camera or damage the batteries.
Do not use or store the camera in dusty, dirty, or sandy
areas, as its components may be damaged.
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Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended
periods.
Download all pictures and remove the batteries from
the camera if you are going to store the camera for long
periods of time.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or solvent-
based cleaners to clean the camera. To clean, wipe the
camera with a slightly damp soft cloth.
About this manual
This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your
GE digital camera. Every eort has been made to ensure that
the contents of this manual are accurate, however General
Imaging Company reserves the right to make changes without
notice.
Symbols used in this manual
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to
help you locate information quickly and easily:
Indicates the useful information to know.
Indicates precautions to be taken while operating the
camera.
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WARNING .......................................................................i
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................ii
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
Camera Views: J Series .......................................................... 10
Charging the Battery (J Series) ............................................. 12
Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC
Card (Not included) (A Series) ............................................... 13
Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) (J
Series) ......................................................................................... 17
Turning On and O ................................................................. 17
Using the Mode Dial ............................................................... 18
Setting Date/Time and Language ....................................... 19
Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 19
Setting the Language .................................................... 20
About the LCD Screen ............................................................ 21
BASIC OPERATION .................................................... 22
Shooting in Auto Mode .......................................................... 22
Using the Zoom Function ...................................................... 22
Basic Functions Menu ............................................................ 23
Flash .................................................................................. 23
Self-timer/Continuous Capture .................................. 24
Macro Mode ..................................................................... 24
Exposure Compensation ............................................... 24
Advanced Functions Menu .................................................... 25
WB (White Balance) ....................................................... 26
CONTENTS
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ISO ..................................................................................... 26
Quality .............................................................................. 27
Size .................................................................................... 27
Color .................................................................................. 28
USING THE MODES ................................................... 29
LCD Screen Display ................................................................ 29
Still Picture Mode Display ............................................ 29
Video Shooting Mode Display ...................................... 31
Playback Mode Display ................................................. 32
ASCN mode ............................................................................... 33
Landscape ....................................................................... 33
Portrait ............................................................................. 33
Night Portrait .................................................................. 34
Backlit Portrait ............................................................... 34
Night Landscape ............................................................ 34
Macro ................................................................................ 34
Auto ................................................................................... 34
Panorama mode ...................................................................... 34
Scene mode .............................................................................. 36
Sport ................................................................................. 36
Indoor ............................................................................... 36
Snow ................................................................................. 37
Fireworks ......................................................................... 37
Museum ............................................................................ 37
Night Landscape ............................................................ 37
Children ............................................................................ 37
Leaf ................................................................................... 37
Sunset ............................................................................... 37
Glass ................................................................................. 37
Landscape ....................................................................... 37
Night Portrait .................................................................. 37
Stabilization mode
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Face Detection ........................................................................ 39
Smile Detection ....................................................................... 40
Blink Detection ........................................................................ 41
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PLAYBACK ................................................................... 42
Viewing Photos and Videos .................................................. 42
Thumbnail View ...................................................................... 43
Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) .............. 44
Using the Delete Button ........................................................ 45
USING THE MENUS ................................................... 46
Still Picture Menu ................................................................... 46
AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) ........................................ 47
AF-assist Beam ............................................................... 47
Continuous AF .. ............................................................... 48
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ......................... 48
Continuous Shot ............................................................. 49
Date Imprint .................................................................... 50
Quick Review ................................................................... 50
Digital Zoom .................................................................... 51
Slow Shutter .................................................................... 51
Blink Detection ............................................................... 52
Movie Menu .............................................................................. 52
Continuous AF .. ............................................................... 53
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ......................... 54
DIS (Only for J1455)......................................................... 54
Playback Menu ........................................................................ 55
Protect .............................................................................. 55
Delete ............................................................................... 56
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) .............................. 57
Trim ................................................................................... 58
HDR-High Dynamic Range ............................................ 58
Resize ................................................................................ 59
Rotate ............................................................................... 59
Red-eye Reduction ......................................................... 60
Display Setup
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60
Slideshow ......................................................................... 61
Wallpaper Settings ........................................................ 61
Playing Eect (Only for J1455) ..................................... 63
Setup Menu .............................................................................. 65
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Beep .................................................................................. 66
LCD Brightness ............................................................... 66
Power Saver .................................................................... 67
Zone .................................................................................. 67
Date/Time ........................................................................ 68
Language ......................................................................... 68
File and Software .................................................................... 68
File Numbering ............................................................... 69
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to
memory card) .................................................................. 69
Reset Settings ................................................................. 70
FW Version (Firmware version) ................................... 70
Transmission .............................................................. 71
Video System ........................................................................... 71
Connecting to a PC ................................................................. 72
Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 72
Transferring Files to your PC ....................................... 72
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer .............. 74
Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 74
Connecting the Camera and Printer .......................... 75
Using the PictBridge Menu ................................................... 76
Print with Date ............................................................... 76
Print without Date ......................................................... 77
Print Index ....................................................................... 78
Print DPOF ....................................................................... 79
Exit ..................................................................................... 79
APPENDICES .............................................................. 80
Specications: A1255 / A1455 .............................................. 80
Specications : J1455 / Q1455 .............................................. 84
Error Messages ....................................................................... 88
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 90
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GETTING READY
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.
Unpacking
Wrist Strap
USB Cable
AA-size Alkaline Batteries
(A Series only)
Warranty Card
Rechargeable Lithium-ion
battery (Except A Series)
CD-ROM
Battery charger (Except A Series)
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Camera Views: A Series
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12
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Front View Back View
Right View
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Top View
Left View
Bottom View
1 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 12 Delete Button/Down Button
2 Flash Lamp 13 Face Detection/Left button
3 Lens 14 Function/OK Button
4 Speaker 15 USB/AV Port
5 Microphone 16 Wrist Strap
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
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Camera Views: J Series
Front View Back View
Right View
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12
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Top View
Left View
Bottom View
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
4 Speaker 15 Function/OK Button
5 Microphone 16 USB/AV Port
6 LCD Screen 17 Wrist Strap
7 Status Indicator 18 Zoom Wheel
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
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1. Place the battery into the charger as shown.
2. Plug the one end of the connecting cable (plug adapter)
into the charger base (the plug adapter may vary in
dierent countries, please subject to the actual object).
3. Plug the other end of the connecting cable into a the wall
outlet.
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Charging the Battery (J Series)
Leave the battery to charge until the charger light turns
green. (To maximize battery life, the rst charge should
be at least 4 hours)
The charger is for indoor use only.
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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included)
(A Series)
2. Insert the enclosed batteries into the battery slot in the
correct direction.
1. Open the battery compartment.
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4. Close the battery compartment.3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory
card slot as shown.
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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) (J Series)
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.
1. Open the battery compartment.
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4. Close the battery compartment.3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory
card slot as shown.
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Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use
of 64 MB to 16 GB memory cards from recognized
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.
Throughout the rest of the manual, the following
illustrations show the A Series model as an example.
The J Series models operate similarly.
Turning On and O
Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn o the
camera, press the Power button again.
Power Button
When the camera is turned on, it will be at the same shooting
mode based on the last use. You can turn the Mode Dial on the
top to select. When using the camera for the rst-time, the
language setting page will appear. Please see page 19 or the
Quick Start Guide in the package for details.
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GE A1455BK User manual

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