GE A730 User manual

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WEEE

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of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the

EU 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 : G1/A730/A830/

E850/E1030/E1040/E1240

Trade Name : GE

Responsible Party : General Imaging Co.

Address : 2158 W.190th Street,

Torrance, CA 90504, USA

Telephone Number : 1-800-730-6597

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

To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose the

unit to rain or moisture.

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" mark 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.

If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold loca-

tion to a warm place, moisture may condense in-

side the camera. We suggest you wait for a while

before turning on the camera.

No compensation for loss of recordings. Loss of

recordings cannot be compensated for if a mal-

function 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.

• Use GE charger in the package to charge the

lithium battery only (for G1 and E series).

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 and then format memory card if upgrade

the rmware.

Do not change or delete the directory names, or le

names in the memory card from your PC, as this may

make it impossible to use the card in your camera.

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BEFORE YOU START

Preface

Thank you for purchasing GE digital cameras.

Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a

safe place for future reference.

Copyright

rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced,

transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval sys-

tem, or translated into any language or computer

language, in any form, by any means, without

the prior written permission of General Imaging

Company.

Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used

for identication purposes only and may be prop-

erties 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 yourself.

• Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper

handling may damage the product.

• Turn o the camera before inserting or removing

the battery and memory card.

• Use only the type of battery and charger that

came with your camera. Using other types of

batteries or chargers may damage the camera

and invalidate the warranty.

• When using Li-ion batteries in this product,

ensure that they are inserted correctly. Inserting

the batteries upside down can cause damage to

the camera and possibly start a re.

• Do not touch the camera lens.

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• Do not expose the camera to moisture, or ex-

treme temperatures. Extreme environments 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 dam-

aged.

• 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.

• Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based,

or solvent-based cleaners to clean the camera.

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, but 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 the precautions to be taken

while operating the camera.

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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 card ......22

Turning on and o ......................................23

Using the Mode Dial ...................................24

Setting display language, date, and time

Setting the Date and Time ..................25

Setting the Language ..........................26

About the LCD screen.................................27

BASIC OPERATION ................................28

Shooting in Auto mode ..............................28

Using the zoom function ...........................28

Using the ash .............................................29

Using the self-timer....................................29

Using Macro mode ......................................30

Exposure compensation ............................30

Advanced function menu ..........................31

WB (White Balance) ..............................31

CONTENTS

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ISO ............................................................32

Quality .....................................................33

Size ...........................................................34

Color ........................................................35

USING THE MODES ...............................38

LCD Screen display .....................................38

Still shooting mode display ................38

Video shooting mode display .............40

Playback mode display ........................41

Scene mode ..................................................42

Sport ........................................................42

Children ..................................................42

Indoor ......................................................42

Leaf ..........................................................42

Snow ........................................................43

Sunset .....................................................43

Fireworks ................................................43

Glass ........................................................43

Museum ..................................................43

Landscape ..............................................43

Night landscape ....................................43

Night portrait ........................................43

Return to the scene mode palette ....44

Panorama mode..........................................44

Image stabilization mode .........................46

Face detection .............................................47

PLAYBACK...............................................48

Viewing photos and videos .......................48

Editing video ..........................................50

Thumbnail view ...........................................53

Using zoom playback

(for still pictures only) ................................52

Using the delete button.............................53

USING THE MENUS ...............................54

Still menu ......................................................54

AF mode (Auto-Focus mode) ..............55

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AF-assist beam......................................55

Cont. AF (Continuous AF) .....................56

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering).. 56

Cont.Shot (Continuous shot) ..............57

Grid ..........................................................57

Quick Review .........................................58

Digital Zoom ..........................................58

Histogram ..............................................59

Slow shutter ...........................................59

Movie menu ..................................................60

Cont. AF (Continuous AF) .....................60

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering).. 61

Stabilization ...........................................61

Playback menu ............................................62

Protect ....................................................62

Delete ......................................................63

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ....64

Info. Box (Information Box) .................65

Trim ..........................................................65

Resize ......................................................66

Rotate ......................................................66

Slide show ..............................................67

Red-eye removal ...................................68

Setup menu ..................................................69

Format Memory ....................................69

Beep .........................................................70

LCD Brightness ......................................71

Power Saver ...........................................71

Date/Time ..............................................72

World time .............................................72

File Numbering ......................................73

Language................................................73

Video system .........................................73

Copy to Card (Copy internal memory

to memory card) ...................................74

Reset Settings........................................75

FW Ver. (Firmware version) .................75

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CONNECTIONS ......................................76

Connecting to a TV .....................................76

Connecting to a PC .....................................77

Setting the USB mode ..........................78

Transferring les to your PC ..............78

Connecting to a PictBridge compatible

printer ...........................................................79

Setting the USB mode ..........................80

Using the PictBridge menu .......................82

Print with date ......................................82

Print without date ................................83

Print index ..............................................84

Print DPOF ..............................................85

Exit ...........................................................85

Appendices ............................................86

Specications:

G1 ...............................................................86

A730/A830 ...............................................90

E850/E1030/E1040/E1240 ....................94

Error messages .........................................100

Troubleshooting ........................................102

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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. (The accessories

will vary based on model purchased and are noted below.)

Unpacking

Rechargeable

Lithium-ion battery

(except A730/A830)

Battery charger

(except A730/A830)

USB cable AV cable CD-ROM

User Manual

User Ma

n

ual

Quick start guide

Warranty card

Wrist strap

AA-size alkaline

batteries X2

(A730/A830 only)

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Front View

Camera views : G1

Back View

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Navigation Pad

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Right View

8 98 9

Top View

Left View

1 Flash 12 Self-timer/ Down button

2 Lens 13 Flash mode/ Left button

3 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 14 Func/ok button

4 LCD screen 15 Speaker

5 Status LED 16 Power button

6 Mode dial 17 Shutter button

7 Face detection AF button 18 Zoom scroll wheel

8 Menu button 19 USB/ AV port

9 Erase button 20 Tripod mount point

10 Exposure compensation/

Up button

21 Memory card/

Battery compartment

11 Macro mode/ Right button 22 Wrist strap mount

Bottom View

power

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A/V

OUT

memory card

battery

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Camera views : A730/A830

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Top View

Left View

1 Flash 13 Flash mode/ Left button

2 Lens 14 Func/ok button

3 Mic 15 Speaker

4 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 16 USB/ AV port

5 LCD screen 17 DC IN port

6 T&W button 18 Power button

7 Face detection AF button 19 Status LED

8 Menu button 20 Mode dial

9 Erase button 21 Shutter button

10 Exposure compensation

/Up button

22 Memory card

/ Battery compartment

11 Macro mode/ Right button 23 Tripod mount point

12 Self-timer/ Down button 24 Wrist strap mount

Bottom View

18 19 20

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24

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Front View

Camera views : E850

Back View

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Navigation Pad

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Right View

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Top View

Left View

Bottom View

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1 Flash 13 Self-timer/ Down button

2 Mic 14 Func/ok button

3 Lens 15 Flash mode/ Left button

4 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 16 Power button

5 LCD screen 17 Shutter button

6 Status LED 18 Zoom scroll wheel

7 Face detection AF button 19 Tripod mount point

8 Mode dial 20 USB/ AV port

9 Menu button 21 Memory card

/ Battery compartment

10 Erase button 22 DC IN port

11 Exposure compensation/Up button 23 Wrist strap mount

12 Macro mode/ Right button 24 Speaker

14 1514 15

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Camera views : E1030

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Top View

Left View

Bottom View

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24

1 Flash 13 Self-timer/ Down button

2 Mic 14 Func/ok button

3 Lens 15 Flash mode/ Left button

4 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 16 DC IN port

5 LCD screen 17 Power button

6 Status LED 18 Shutter button

7 Face detection AF button 19 Zoom scroll wheel

8 Mode dial 20 Speaker

9 Menu button 21 Tripod mount point

10 Erase button 22 USB/ AV port

11 Exposure compensation/Up button 23 Memory card

/ Battery compartment

12 Macro mode/ Right button 24 Wrist strap mount

16 1716 17

Front View

Camera views : E1040/E1240

Back View

4

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func

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