General X5 User manual

GE

Digital Camera

X Series : X5

Appendix

Camera connectivity

Using the Menus

Playback

Camera function controls

Basic operation

Getting Started

User Manual

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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: X5

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.

If water has gotten inside the camera, turn o the camera and

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.

• 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.

Do not remove memory card without turning the digital cam-

era o to avoid possible damage of your memory card.

Do not switch o the digital camera when a writing process is

on to avoid incomplete data writing and damaged pictures.

Align memory card correctly before inserting. Do not force

memory card into 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

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, 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.

•

If water has gotten inside the camera, turn o the camera

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 warm environment, avoid

condensation by placing camera in a cooler area an then

letting it warm up slowly to room temperature.

•

Always place camera in a vibration-free surface.

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

Install Shoulder Strap and Lens Cap ......................................8

Camera Views .............................................................................9

Inserting the Battery and

SD/SDHC Card (Not included) ............................................... 12

Turning On and O ................................................................. 14

Setting Date/Time and Language ........................................ 14

Change Date/Time .......................................................... 14

Setting the Language .................................................... 15

Using the Mode Dial ................................................................ 16

About the LCD Screen ............................................................. 17

Electronic Viewnder.............................................................. 18

BASIC OPERATION ..................................................... 19

Shooting in Auto Mode ........................................................... 19

Using the Zoom Function ....................................................... 19

Open Flash ................................................................................ 20

Self-timer/ Continuous Shot ................................................. 21

Macro Mode .............................................................................. 22

EV (Exposure Value)22

Face Detection ........................................................................ 23

Smile Detection ....................................................................... 24

Blink Detection ......................................................................... 24

Stabilization .............................................................................. 25

Advanced Functions Menu .................................................... 26

WB (White Balance) ....................................................... 27

ISO ..................................................................................... 27

CONTENTS

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Quality .............................................................................. 28

Size .................................................................................... 28

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) ................................................................... 37

Sport ................................................................................. 37

Indoor ............................................................................... 37

Snow ................................................................................. 38

Fireworks ......................................................................... 38

Museum ............................................................................ 38

Night Landscape ............................................................ 38

Children ............................................................................ 38

Leaf ................................................................................... 38

Sunset ............................................................................... 38

Glass ................................................................................. 38

Landscape ....................................................................... 38

Night Portrait .................................................................. 38

Portrait Mode .......................................................................... 39

Auto Program Exposure ......................................................... 39

Shutter Priority ....................................................................... 40

Aperture Priority ..................................................................... 41

Manual Mode ............................................................................ 41

PLAYBACK ................................................................... 42

Viewing Photos and Videos .................................................. 42

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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

Blink Detection ............................................................... 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

Resize ................................................................................ 58

Rotate ............................................................................... 58

Red-eye Reduction.......................................................... 59

Media Center 59

Slideshow ......................................................................... 60

Wallpaper Settings ........................................................ 60

Setup Menu .............................................................................. 63

Beep .................................................................................. 64

LCD Brightness ............................................................... 64

Power Saver .................................................................... 65

Zone .................................................................................. 65

Date/Time ........................................................................ 66

Language ......................................................................... 66

File and Software .................................................................... 66

File Numbering ............................................................... 67

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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 TV ................................................................. 70

Connecting to a PC ................................................................. 71

Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 71

Transferring Files to your PC ....................................... 71

Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer .............. 73

Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 73

Connecting the Camera and Printer .......................... 74

Using the PictBridge Menu ................................................... 75

Print with Date ............................................................... 75

Print without Date ......................................................... 75

Print Index ....................................................................... 77

Print DPOF ....................................................................... 78

Exit ..................................................................................... 78

APPENDICES .............................................................. 79

Specications: X5 .................................................................... 79

Error Messages ....................................................................... 83

Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 85

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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

USB Cable

CD-ROMWarranty CardAA-size Alkaline Batteries

Shoulder Strap

Lens 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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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 Face Identication Button

5 LCD Screen 15 Self-timer Button/Down Button 25 Stabilization Button

6 Electronic Viewnder 16 Flash Button/Left Button 26 Hole of Shoulder Strap

7 Status Indicator 17 OK Button 27 ON / OFF

8

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 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.

Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use

of 64MB to16 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.

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Turning On and O

Push ON/OFF to turn on/o camera.

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.

Setting Date/Time and Language

When turning on the camera for the rst time, Date/Time and

Display Language 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

button to conrm the settings.

Change Date/Time

1. Press

button to enter the General Setup menu, press

Left/Right button to switch the camera settings, and select

Date/Time menu.Press button to enter the Date/Time

menu.

2. Press Left/Right button to select the date settings, and

then press Up/Down button to adjust the value.

3. Press

button to conrm the settings.

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Setting the Language

1. Press

button and Up/Down button to switch in the

camera settings, and select the Language menu.

2. Use the

Up/Down button to go to the Language. Then

press the Right button to enter the setting.

3. Use the Left/Right buttons to select the desired language.

4. Press the

button to conrm the setting.

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Using the Mode Dial

The GE camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to switch between dierent modes with ease. All the available

modes are listed as follows:

Mode Name Icon Description

Auto Take still pictures in automatic mode.

Auto Scene Have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures.

Program Auto

Exposure

P

This setting allows you to choose the EV value and the camera will select both the shutter speed and

aperture automatically

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Shutter Priority

S

This setting allows you to choose a specic shutter speed while the camera will adjust the aperture

automatically to ensure correct exposure.

Aperture Priority

A

This allows you to choose a specic aperture and the camera will automatically the adjust the shutter

speed to match it.

Manual

M

Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be congured.

(Recommended for advanced users only)

Portrait Mode Take portrait pictures under normal condition.

Panorama Capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo.

Movie Record videos.

Scene Take still pictures in 12 dierent scene types by your choice.

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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.

• If liquid crystal gets into your eye, ush the aected eye

with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek

medical assistance.

• If liquid crystal is swallowed, ush your mouth thoroughly

with water. Drink 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 had 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

manufacturing process and the recording is not aected in

any way.

Avoid exposing the LCD screen to water; please remove

any moisture on the LCD screen with dry and soft

cleaning cloth.

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