GE X500 User manual

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GE Digital Camera
X Series : X500
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Basic operation
Getting Started
User Manual
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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: X500
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
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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
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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.
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remove the battery and memory card. Allow to air-dry for at
least 24 hours before using the camera again.
If camera overheats, while in use or charging, disconnect
charger and carefully remove batteries
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.
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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 that has been
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format the card with your digital camera before using it.
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memory card from your PC, as this may cause a memory card read
error to occur when viewing photos on the memory card from the
playback mode in your camera.
The photos taken by this camera are stored in the auto-generated
folder in the SD card. Please do not store photos that are not taken
by this model of camera, as this may cause a read error to occur
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.
Do not remove memory card without turning the digital cam-
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occurring to avoid incomplete data writing and damaged pictures.
Align the memory card correctly before inserting it into the
camera's SD card slot. Do not force the memory card into the
cameras' SD card slot.
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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 2011 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-
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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.
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tery and memory card.
Do not touch the camera lens.
Please do not expose the camera to harsh environments
such as moisture, chemicals 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.
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and remove the battery and memory card. Allow to air-dry
for at least 24 hours before using the camera again.
Do not touch lens.
Do not place camera strap around a child's neck
Always carry camera in a padded camera bag.
When coming in from a cold to a warm environment, avoid
condensation by placing camera in a cooler area and then
let it warm up slowly to room temperature.
Always place the camera on a vibration-free surface.
About this manual
This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your
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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 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
Install Shoulder Strap and Lens Cap......................................8
Camera Views .............................................................................9
Inserting the Battery and
SD/SDHC Card (Not included) ............................................... 12
Turning On and OȖ ................................................................. 14
Setting Language and Date/Time........................................ 14
Set Display Language .................................................... 14
Set Date/Time.................................................................. 15
Using the Mode Dial................................................................ 16
About the LCD Screen............................................................. 17
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BASIC OPERATION ..................................................... 19
Shooting in Auto Mode........................................................... 19
Using the Zoom Function....................................................... 19
Open Flash ................................................................................ 20
Self-timer................................................................................... 21
Macro Mode.............................................................................. 22
EV (Exposure Value) 22
Face Detection ........................................................................ 23
Smile Detection ....................................................................... 24
Blink Detection......................................................................... 24
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Advanced Functions Menu.................................................... 26
WB (White Balance) ....................................................... 27
ISO ..................................................................................... 27
CONTENTS
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Quality .............................................................................. 28
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Color .................................................................................. 29
USING THE MODES ................................................... 30
LCD Screen Display ................................................................ 30
Still Picture Mode Display ............................................ 30
Video Shooting Mode Display ...................................... 32
Playback Mode Display ................................................. 33
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) ....................................................... 34
Landscape ....................................................................... 34
Portrait ............................................................................. 34
Night Portrait .................................................................. 35
Backlit Portrait ............................................................... 35
Night Landscape ............................................................ 35
Macro ................................................................................ 35
Auto ................................................................................... 35
Panorama ................................................................................. 35
Scene Mode (SCN) ................................................................... 36
Sport ................................................................................. 37
Indoor ............................................................................... 37
Snow ................................................................................. 37
Fireworks ......................................................................... 37
Museum ............................................................................ 37
Night Landscape ............................................................ 37
Children ............................................................................ 37
Leaf .................................................................................... 38
Sunset ............................................................................... 38
Glass ................................................................................. 38
Landscape ....................................................................... 38
Night Portrait................................................................... 38
Beach................................................................................. 38
Text .................................................................................... 38
Gathering.......................................................................... 38
ID ........................................................................................ 38
Fish eye ............................................................................. 38
Travel shooting................................................................ 38
Photo frame ..................................................................... 38
Sketch................................................................................ 38
Portrait Mode .......................................................................... 39
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Auto Program Exposure......................................................... 39
Shutter Priority ....................................................................... 40
Aperture Priority ..................................................................... 41
Manual Mode............................................................................ 41
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
Movie Menu .............................................................................. 52
Continuous AF ................................................................. 53
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ........................... 53
Playback Menu ........................................................................ 54
Protect .............................................................................. 54
Delete ............................................................................... 55
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) .............................. 56
Trim ................................................................................... 57
HDR-High Dynamic Range............................................ 57
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Rotate ............................................................................... 58
Red-eye Reduction.......................................................... 59
Display Setup 59
Slideshow ......................................................................... 60
Wallpaper Settings ........................................................ 60
Setup Menu .............................................................................. 63
Beep .................................................................................. 64
66
LCD Brightness ............................................................... 64
Power Saver .................................................................... 65
Zone .................................................................................. 65
Date/Time ........................................................................ 66
Language ......................................................................... 66
File and Software .................................................................... 66
File Numbering ............................................................... 67
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to
memory card) .................................................................. 67
Reset Settings ................................................................. 68
FW Version (Firmware version) ................................... 68
CONNECTIONS .......................................................... 69
Video System ........................................................................... 69
Connecting to a PC ................................................................. 70
Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 70
Transferring Files to your PC ....................................... 70
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer .............. 72
Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 72
Connecting the Camera and Printer .......................... 73
Using the PictBridge Menu ................................................... 74
Print with Date ............................................................... 74
Print without Date ......................................................... 75
Print Index ....................................................................... 76
Print DPOF ....................................................................... 77
Exit ..................................................................................... 77
APPENDICES .............................................................. 78
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Error Messages ....................................................................... 82
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 84
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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
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Shoulder StrapLens Cap
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Install Shoulder Strap and Lens Cap
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Install Shoulder Strap Install Lens Cap
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Camera Views
Front View Back View
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3
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16
17
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7
9
10
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12
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Top View
Left View
Bottom View
Right View
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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 )DFH,GHQWL½FDWLRQ%XWWRQ
5 LCD Screen 15 Self-timer Button/Down Button 25 6WDELOL]DWLRQ%XWWRQ
6 (OHFWURQLF9LHZ½QGHU 16 Flash Button/Left Button 26 Shoulder Strap Mount
7 Status Indicator 17 OK Button 27 ON / OFF
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Electronic Viewfinding Window/
LCD Screen Button
18 USB/AV Port 28 Mode Dial
9 Playback Button 19 Handle 29 Card Slot/Battery Compartment
10 DISP 20 Flash On Button 30 Tripod Socket
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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included)
2. Insert the enclosed batteries into the battery slot
according to the correct polarity as shown below.
1. Open the battery compartment.
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4
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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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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.
Write protection
buckle
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After the camera is powered on, set the camera to Auto mode
by turning the Mode dial at the top of the top of the camera
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language setting page will appear.
Setting Language and Date/Time
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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
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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.
3. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select the desired
language.
4. Press the
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press Up/Down buttons to adjust values.
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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.
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Using the Mode Dial
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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.
Program AE
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This setting allows you to choose the EV value and the camera will select both the shutter speed and
aperture automatically
Shutter priority
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automatically to ensure correct exposure.
Aperture priority
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speed to match it.
Manual mode
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Portrait
Take portrait pictures under normal conditions.
Panorama mode
Capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo.
Movie mode
Record videos.
Scene mode
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If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care
with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the
following situations arise, take the recommended
immediate action indicated below:
If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, wipe the
area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and
running water.
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with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek
medical assistance.
If the liquid crystal display or the liquid inside it are
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large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek
medical assistance immediately.
About the LCD Screen
When you turn the camera on, various icons are shown on the
LCD screen to indicate the current camera settings and status.
To learn more about the displayed icons, see “LCD Screen
display” on page 30.
LCD Screen notes:
Extremely high-precision technology has been used to
manufacture the LCD screen so that most of the pixels are
operational for use. However, there may be some minute
points (black, white, red, blue or green) that constantly
appear on the LCD screen. These points are normal in the
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any way.
Avoid exposing the LCD screen to water; please remove
any moisture on the LCD screen with a soft, dry cleaning
cloth.
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