USER MANUAL GE-Digital Camera G Series G2 A Series A735/A835 A1030/A1230 E Series E840s/E1035 E1235
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WARNING To prevent fire 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS iv 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 field, e.g. near motors, transformers or magnets.
BEFORE YOU START Preface Safety information Thank you for purchasing GE digital cameras. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. 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 off the camera before inserting or removing the battery and memory card.
• Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme 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 damaged. • 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.
CONTENTS 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.................................................
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.......................
Still menu.......................................................57 AF mode (Auto-Focus mode)...............57 AF-assist beam......................................58 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)..58 Cont.Shot (Continuous shot)...............59 Grid...........................................................59 Quick Review..........................................60 Digital Zoom...........................................60 Histogram...............................................61 Slow shutter...........
FW Ver. (Firmware version)..................78 Appendices.............................................89 CONNECTIONS.......................................79 Specifications: G2................................................................89 A735/A835................................................93 A1030/A1230............................................97 E840s/E1035/E1235..............................101 Error messages..........................................107 Troubleshooting......................
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. (The accessories will vary based on model purchased and are noted below.
Camera views : G2 Front View 1 2 3 Back View 6 5 4 7 8 9 10 Right View 15 16 14 11 12 13
Top View Bottom View 17 Left View 23 20 21 22 18 19 1 Mic 13 Self-timer/ Down button 2 Flash 14 Flash mode/ Left button 3 Lens 15 Func/ok button 4 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 16 Speaker 5 LCD screen 17 Zoom scroll wheel 6 Status LED 18 Shutter button 7 Mode dial 19 Power button 8 Face detection AF button 20 Memory card/ Battery compartment 9 Menu button 21 Tripod mount point 10 Erase button 22 USB/ AV port 11 Exposure compensation/ Up button 23 Wrist strap mount 12
Camera views : A735/A835 Front View 1 Back View 2 5 6 8 7 9 10 4 Right View 3 14 15 11 12 13 10 16
Top View Bottom View 17 Left View 23 18 19 20 21 22 1 Flash 13 Self-timer/ Down button 2 Lens 14 Func/ok button 3 Mic 15 Flash mode/ Left button 4 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 16 USB/ AV port 5 Status LED 17 Power button 6 LCD screen 18 Shutter button 7 Face detection AF button 19 Mode dial 8 T&W button 20 Speaker 9 Menu button 21 Tripod mount point 10 Erase button 22 Memory card / Battery compartment 11 Exposure compensation/ Up button 23 12 Macro mode/ Ri
Camera views : A1030/A1230 Front View 1 2 Back View 3 6 5 7 8 12.
Top View Bottom View 16 Left View 23 17 18 19 20 21 1 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 13 Self-timer/ Down button 2 Flash 14 Flash mode/ Left button 3 Lens 15 USB/ AV port 4 Mic 16 Power button 5 LCD screen 17 Status LED 6 Face detection AF button 18 Shutter button 7 Zoom scroll wheel 19 Mode dial 8 Menu button 20 Tripod mount point 9 Erase button 21 Speaker 10 Func/ok button 22 22 Memory card / Battery compartment 11 Exposure compensation/Up button 23 Wrist strap mount
Camera views : E840s Front View 1 Back View 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 4 10 Right View 15 11 14 12 13 16 14
Top View Bottom View 17 Left View 23 18 20 19 21 1 Mic 13 Self-timer/ Down button 2 Flash 14 Flash mode/ Left button 3 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 15 Func/ok button 4 Lens 16 Speaker 5 LCD screen 17 Power button 6 Face detection AF button 18 Shutter button 7 Status LED 19 Zoom scroll wheel 8 Mode dial 20 Tripod mount point 9 Menu button 21 USB/ AV port 10 Erase button 22 Memory card/ Battery compartment 11 Exposure compensation/Up button 23 Wrist strap mo
Camera views : E1035/E1235 Front View 1 2 Back View 3 5 6 7 8 9 10.
Top View Bottom View W 16 Left View 23 17 T 19 18 20 21 1 Flash 13 Self-timer/ Down button 2 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 14 Func/ok button 3 Lens 15 Flash mode/ Left button 4 Mic 16 Power button 5 LCD screen 17 Shutter button 6 Face detection AF button 18 Zoom scroll wheel 7 Status LED 19 Speaker 8 Mode dial 20 Tripod mount point 9 Menu button 21 USB/ AV port 10 Erase button 22 Memory card / Battery compartment 11 Exposure compensation/Up button 23 Wris
Charging the battery (except A735/835/1030/1230) 1. Place the battery into the charger as shown. 2. Plug one end of the connecting cable into the charger base. 3. Plug the other end of the connecting cable into a wall outlet. 1 2 Leave the battery to charge until the charger light goes green. (To maximize battery life, the first charge should be at least 4 hours) 18 Throughout the rest of the manual, the following illustrations show theE1035 model as an example.
Inserting the battery 1. Open the battery compartment. 2. Insert the battery while observing the correct polarity. Use the side of battery to press down the stopper as shown, allowing the battery to be inserted properly.
3. Close the battery compartment. Inserting the battery (A735/A835/1030/1230) 1. Open the battery compartment. Battery capacity decreases with usage.
2. Insert the battery while observing the correct polarity. Use the side of battery to press down the stopper as shown, allowing the battery to be inserted properly. - + 3. Close the battery compartment.
Inserting an optional SD/SDHC card 1. Open the battery compartment. Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use of 64MB to 4GB memory cards from recognized manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and Toshiba is recommended for reliable data storage. 22 2. Insert an optional SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot as shown.
3. Close the battery compartment. Turning on and off Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn off the camera, press the Power button again. Power button W T When turned on, the camera will enter the mode according to the mode dial setting. You can also turn the mode dial to change the modes after the camera is turned on. To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery compartment and gently push the card to release it. Pull the card carefully.
Using the Mode Dial The GE camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to switch between different modes with ease. All the available modes are listed as follows. Mode Name Auto Playback Description Switch to take still pictures. (The camera uses the default programmed automatic settings.) Switch to view the pictures/videos stored in the memory card and internal memory. Movie Switch to record videos. Image Stabilization Switch to use Image Stabilization when taking still pictures.
Setting date/time and language To set the language, date, and time, the following settings need to be configured in the Setup menu. • Date / Time • Display language To access the Setup menu, do the following: 1 .Press Power to turn the camera on. 2. Press the button and use Up/Down/Left/ Right to select the Setup menu. Setting the Date and Time 1. Use the Up/Down to select Date/Time. Then press the Right to enter the setting.
2. Press the Left/Right to highlight each field and use the Up/Down to adjust the value. 3. Press the button to confirm the setting. Setting the Language 1. Use the Up/Down to select Language. Then press the Right to enter the setting. 2. Use the navigation buttons to select the desired language. 3. Press the button to confirm the setting. The Set date/time and language screen will automatically appear when the camera is turned on the first time.
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 38. 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.
BASIC OPERATION Shooting in Auto mode Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes your photos for best results. Using the zoom function Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Use the Zoom scroll wheel on the top of the camera to zoom in or out on your subject while taking pictures. Zoom Scroll wheel To start shooting, do the following: 1. Set the mode dial to Auto mode ( ). 2.
Using the flash Using the self-timer/Multiple shots There are six flash modes. Press the Left/ Flash to cycle through the following flash modes. To enable the self-timer function, press the Down/Self-timer to select 2-second timer delay, 10-second timer delay, or a continuous shot. • • • • • • Auto flash Camera flash fires automatically based on existing light conditions. Red-eye reduction flash The camera fires a brief flash before the picture is taken to reduce red-eye effects.
Using Macro mode Exposure compensation In Macro mode, you can capture tiny details of the subject at a very close range. Press the Right/Macro to take close-up shots. The exposure compensation allows you to adjust the background brightness to produce the best result of photos. To change the exposure values, do the following: 1. When taking a picture, press the Up/ Exposure button to activate the set exposure screen. • 30 Macro Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the lens. 2.
Advanced function menu (quick menu setup) WB (White Balance) The white balance allows the user to adjust the color temperature under different light source to ensure faithful color reproduction. (The WB setting is only available when the camera is in the Manual mode). To set the white balance, do the following: 1. Press the button to enter the Function menu. Make sure the WB function is selected. 2. Use Up/Down navigation buttons to select the setting you want.
ISO The ISO function allows you to set the camera sensor sensitivity to light. To improve the performance in darker environments, a higher ISO value is required. On the other hand, a lower ISO value is needed when in bright conditions. (The ISO setting is only available when the camera is in the Manual mode). To set the ISO value, do the following: 1. Press the button to enter the Function menu. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight the ISO function.
Quality The quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the images. Higher quality settings give better photos, but will take up more memory space. To set the image quality, do the following: 1. Press the button to enter the Function menu. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight the Quality function. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a desired setting. Three options are available.
Size The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to print that image in larger sizes without degrading the image. To set the image size, do the following: 1. Press the button to enter the Function menu. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight the Size function. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a resolution. 4. Press the button to confirm your setting. 5. The number of available shots is displayed on the screen.
Color The color setting allows you to add artistic effects directly when taking shots. You can try different color tones to alter the mood of your pictures. (The Color setting is only available when the camera is in the Manual mode). To set the image color, do the following: 1. Press the button to enter the Function menu. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight the Color function. 3. Use Up/Down to select an option.
• Size settings in shooting mode. (•: available) Icon 36 File size (Pixels) 0.
Icon File size (Pixels) 7M: 3072×2304 7M(3:2): 3264×2176 7M(16:9): 3648×2052 8M: 3264×2448 9M(3:2): 3648×2432 9M(16:9): 4032×2268 10M: 3648×2736 10M(3:2): 4032×2688 12M: 4032×3024 G2 A735 A835 Model name : A1030 A1230 E840s E1035 E1235 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 37
USING THE MODES LCD Screen display Still shooting mode display Mode: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 Scene icon (only available for Scene mode) 8 9 10 18 19 20 12 11 13 14 15 16 17 1 Shooting mode icon Auto Panorama Scene 38 Manual Portrait Image Stabilization Sport Fireworks Children Indoor Glass Leaf Landscape Snow Night landscape Sunset Night portrait 3 Light metering method Spot AE Center-Weight Ai AE 4 EV indicator 5 Self-timer indicator 2-second self-timer 10-second self-timer Continu
6 Macro mode indicator Macro mode 7 Flash mode indicator 15 Image quality 16 Image size Auto flash Red-eye reduction flash Forced flash Flash off 17 Image color (only available for Manual mode) 18 Slow shutter warning indicator 19 Memory card/internal memory indicator 20 EV adjustment slider Slow Synchro Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro 8 Battery status 9 Face detection “on” indicator 10 Remaining number of photos that can be taken.
Video shooting mode display 4 Self-timer indicator Mode: 10-second self-timer 5 Macro mode indicator Macro mode 6 Battery status 7 Movie recording “on” indicator 8 Remaining time for videos that can be taken.
Playback mode display Mode: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 9 12 13 14 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 Playback mode icon DPOF file icon File protection icon Audio file icon Video file icon Memory card/internal memory indicator 7 Picture ID 8 Battery status 9 Photo audio status 11 Histogram 12 Aperture value 13 Shutter speed 14 Exposure value 15 Memory capacity (current picture/ total picture number) 16 ISO value 17 WB 18 Image size 15 18 17 16 (Press the shutter button to record sound) (Press the shutter button to play
Scene mode (SCN) In Scene mode, you can select from a total of 12 scene types to match your needs. You just need to select the right scene for the occasion and the camera will automatically adjust to the optimal settings for you. To enter the scene mode, turn the mode dial to Scene mode. The scene mode palette appears. Use Up/Down/Left/Right to select a scene, and press the button. Sport For shooting fast-moving objects. Bring lively pictures to life. Children Suitable for photographing children and pets.
Snow Suitable for snowy landscape. Camera automatically adjusts and corrects exposure value (EV). Sunset For shooting sunsets. Vivid reproduction of red and yellow. Fireworks For shooting at night and fireworks. Shutterspeed is slower than normal.(Use of tripod is recommended) Landscape For shooting landscapes. Vivid reproduction of green and blue. Night landscape For shooting night scenes. Use of tripod is recommended. Night portrait For shooting portraits with night scenes as background.
Returning to the Scene selection menu Panorama mode Panorama mode allows you create a panoramic picture. The camera will to automatically compose a panoramic picture using the individual shots that you take. Follow these steps to create a panoramic picture: 1. Set the mode dial to Panorama mode ( 1. In Scene mode, press the button to activate the main function menu. 2. Select the “SCENE” menu option and then press the button to return to the to Scene selection menu.
2. Use the Left/Right buttons to specify the direction of picture taking, and then in 2 seconds the panoramic sequence will commence automatically. 3. Compose your first view on the LCD screen and press the shutter button. 4. The frame record icon will display under the focus frame to indicate the number of photos you have taken. 5. Using the same steps for the first shot, take the second and the third shots. Compose your shots so that the edges of the pictures overlap.
Image Stabilization mode The Image Stabilization mode combats the effect of hand shake and allows you to take pictures that would otherwise be blurred. 1.Switch the mode dial to ( ) mode. 2.Press Shutter halfway to focus on the subject. 3.Press Shutter fully to capture the image. 46 Setting the Image Stabilization function under ( ) mode. (Stabilization during Movie mode is only available when the Frame Rate is set to 15 fps) 1.Switch the mode dial to ( ) mode. 2.
The stabilizer function is used for less blur picture caused by hand shake under a dark environment, the camera would increase the ISO level under the mode to have a higher shutter speed. This function may not help to take a clear picture of a fast moving target, such as a car passing by, etc. This function may not help to stabilize photos if you are in a moving vehicle (car, boat, etc.). It is best used when taking normal shots. Increasing the ISO level may cause heavier noise on the photo.
Face Detection The Face Detection mode will detect faces of persons in a photo so that the faces will be as clear as possible. 1. While in photography mode, press the button to activate Face Detection. The indicator appears on the LCD. 48 2. Hold the camera securely, and point the camera towards the subject to start the face detection process. When the camera detects a face, a white rectangular frame will be drawn around the face.
Smile Detection With the camera's new "smile detection"feature, which automatically detects and captures a person smiling, you'll never miss a smile. 1. While in shooting mode, press the button repeatedly until appears on the LCD. This icon indicates that the camera is in Smile Detection mode. 2. Point the camera at the subject until the subject's face is detected and bracketed by a square box. Press the shutter button all the way down and release the shutter button.
Blink Detection The Blink Detection feature is on by default, and after taking each photo, a warning message will pop up if a blink had been detected in the photo. 1. In photography modes, press the button to enter the Photo menu. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select "Blink detection" setting. 3. Use the Right navigation buttons to enter the submenu, and select "On" option. 4. Press the button to confirm the setting and exit the menu. 5. The "Blink detection" indicator appears on the LCD. 6.
PLAYBACK Viewing photos and videos To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen: 1. Turn your camera to Playback mode. The last recorded photo or video clip is displayed. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card. 3. To play a selected video clip, press the button to enter the movie playback mode. 4.
During the video playback, an operation guide appears on the screen. You can use the navigation pad to perform the functions accordingly. During the video playback, you can use the Up/Down navigation buttons to adjust the volume of playback. 52 During the slow motion playback, you can use the Left/Right navigation buttons to adjust the speed of playback. Volume will be muted when using the slow motion playback.
Editing video Press the Edit program button to enter the following screen and use the buttons on the left side to edit the playback. Use the Up/ Down navigation buttons to select a button. 1. Select the button and use the Left/ Right navigation buttons to specify the new beginning of the playback. 2. Select the button and use the Left/ Right navigation buttons to specify the new end of the playback. 3. To save the file, select the button and press the button. 4.
To exit the Edit screen, select the ton and press the button. but- Edited video must be at least 1 second long . With sufficient battery and at least 1GB available memory, up to 30 minutes of footage can be recorded per movie. Thumbnail view When in Playback mode, move the zoom scroll wheel to the Wide position ( ) once to display the thumbnail of photos and video clips on the screen. 1. Use the zoom scroll wheel to switch between the 2x2, 3x3, and 4x4 thumbnail display. 2.
Using zoom playback (for still pictures only) The zoom scroll wheel can also be used during playback. This allows you to magnify photos up to 8X. 1. Turn your camera to Playback mode. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a photo to magnify. 3. Move the zoom scroll wheel to the Tele position ( ) once. 4. Use the zoom scroll wheel to zoom in and out. The zoom indicator and pan box appear on the screen. 5. Use the navigation buttons to pan across the image. 6.
Using the Delete button The camera is equipped with a quick Delete button for you to delete photos or videoclips without entering the Playback menu. To delete a photo or video: 1. Turn your camera to Playback mode. 2. Use the navigation buttons to select the photo/video clip you want to delete. 3. Press the button. The Delete screen appears. 56 4. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No. Then press the button to confirm. Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered.
USING THE MENUS Still menu Mode: In still shooting modes, press the to enter the Still menu. button To configure the settings: 1. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to scroll through the menu items. 2. Press the Right navigation button to enter the submenu. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select an option. 4. Press the button to confirm the setting and exit the menu. Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting.
Two options are available: • Single-AF: The focus frame appears on the center of the LCD screen to focus on the subject. • Multi-AF: The camera automatically focuses the subject in a wide area to find the focus point. Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Use this setting to select an area for the exposure to be obtained. Three options are available: • Spot AE (Spot Auto Exposure) • Center-Weight AF-assist beam Use this setting to aid focus in dark conditions.
• Time-Lapse : Automatically capture pictures in at predefined intervals. Cont. Shot (Continuous shot) Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. Once in this mode, you must continuously hold the shutter button to use this function. Four options are available: • Off: Capture a single shot only. • 5 shot: Capture up to 5 consecutive pictures. • Last 5 shots: Capture pictures continuously until the shutter button is released but only the last 5 shots are recorded.
Four options are available: • Off • 1 sec • 2 sec • 3 sec Quick Review This setting refers to the quick photo review immediately after taking a picture. The picture stays on the LCD screen for an adjustable period of time. 60 Digital Zoom Use this setting to enable or disable the digital zoom function. When disabled, only the optical zoom is enabled.
Digital Zoom indicator • Off: gray color. • On: reddish color. Histogram The histogram is used for checking the exposure while taking pictures. Use this setting to enable or disable the histogram display on the LCD screen. • Off • On Slow Shutter In Slow shutter mode, the shutter will remain open as long as the shutter button is pressed. This gives you complete control over the duration of exposure. (The slow shutter mode is available only in manual mode.
Blink Detection The Blink Detection feature is on by default, and after taking each photo, a warning message will pop up if a blink had been detected in the photo. Date Imprint Include a date/time stamp in the photo image.
Movie menu Mode: In movie shooting mode, press the to enter the Movie menu. button To configure the settings: 1. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through menu items. 2. Press the Right navigation button to enter the submenu. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select an option. 4. Press the button to confirm the setting and exit the menu. Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting.
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Set metering mode for various lighting conditions. Three options are available: •Spot metering •Center-weighted average metering •Artificial intelligence automatic exposure (Ai AE) 64 Stabilization Please refer to page 46 for instructions on image stabilization. While in Movie mode, image stabilization can be activated and de-activated via the recording menu.
Playback menu Mode: In playback mode, press the enter the Playback menu. button to Please refer to the following sections for detailed instructions on the various menu options. Protect To prevent pictures or videos being erased accidentally, you can use this setting to lock one or all files. To protect/unprotect a picture or video: 1. Switch to playback mode using the mode dial. Use the Left/Right buttons to locate and display the photo or movie that you want to protect.
2. Select the Protect setting from the Playback menu as described previously. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select One to protect this picture/video, or select All to protect all pictures/videos in the internal memory or memory card. Then press the Right navigation button. 4. Use the button to select Yes to lock the displayed picture/video or Unlock to unlock it, and use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Back to return to the Playback menu. 5.
previous menu) using the Up/Down buttons, then press the button to confirm. •Delete All: 1. On the Delete menu, select Delete All and then press the Right button. 2. Using the Left/Right buttons, select Yes (to delete all files) or No (to cancel and return to the previous menu). 3. Press the button to delete the selected files. Choose Yes to confirm file deletion or No to return to the previous menu. The “ ” indicator means a file is protected.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) DPOF allows you to record your selection of pictures that you would like to print, and will save your selection in the memory card, so that you can simply hand your memory card to a photo kiosk without having to tell them in person which photos you would like to print. 68 Info. Box (Information Box) Use this setting to enable or disable the text display for taking pictures.
Trim The trim setting allows you select an area of the photo you want to keep and then save it as a new photo. To trim a picture: 1. Select the Trim setting from the Playback menu as described previously. 2. Using the Left/Right buttons, locate the photo that you want to crop and have it displayed on the LCD. 3. Use the zoom scroll wheel and navigation buttons to adjust the trimming box to fit the location and size of the new picture. 4.
640X480) to resize the image or back to cancel and return to the Playback menu. 4. Press the button to confirm the setting. Resizing an image creates a new file that contains the image in the size you select. The file with the original image also remains in memory. If the message “The image cannot be edited.” appears, it means that the current image cannot be resized. Rotate You can use this setting to change the picture orientation of the picture. 1.
use the Left/Right navigation buttons to adjust the setting. select the image for which red-eye will be removed. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes to fix the selected image or back to cancel and return to the Playback menu. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Start to run the slideshow or Cancel to return to the Playback menu. 4. Press the button to confirm the setting. Red-eye removal Use this setting to remove red-eye effect in your photos. 1.
Setup menu Mode: The Setup menu is available in all modes. Press the button in any modes, then use the navigation buttons to select the Setup menu. To configure the settings: 1. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to scroll through the menu items. 72 2. Press the Right navigation button to enter the setting. Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting.
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to switch between volume, shutter tone, key tone, self-timer tone, and power tone fields. 3. The current media is formatted. Beep Use this setting to adjust the volume of beep when buttons are pressed and change the tones for shutter, buttons, self-timer, and power-on/power-off. To change this setting: 1. Select the Beep setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to adjust the volume and change each tone style.
LCD Brightness Use this setting to adjust the brightness of your LCD screen. 1. Select the LCD Brightness setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Use the Up/Down buttons to select to Auto or Manual brightness adjustment, and then press to confirm your election. 3. For manual adjustment, use the Left/ Right buttons to adjust the brightness. 74 Power Saver This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your battery.
3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to specify the idle period before automatic power-off. The level bars correspond to the following idle periods. • LCD off: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, and Always on. • Camera off: 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and Always on. 4. Press the button to confirm. to display the local time on the LCD screen while you are overseas. 1. Select the World time setting from the Setup menu as described previously. The world time screen appears. 2.
File Numbering After capturing photos or videos, the camera will automatically save the file with a numeric suffix. Language See “Setting the Language“ section on page 26. Video system Use this setting to determine your video system in the current area. 1. Select the Video system setting from the Setup menu as described previously.
NTSC: USA, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc. PAL : Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc. Note: The TV output will not display properly if an incorrect video system is selected. Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to memory card) Use this setting to copy the files stored in the internal memory to the memory card. 1. Select the Copy to memory card setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No. Then press the button to confirm.
Reset Settings Use this setting to restore the camera to its default settings. 1. Select the Reset setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No. Then press the button to confirm. 78 FW Ver. (Firmware version) Use this setting to view the current camera firmware version. 1. Select the FW Ver. setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. If SD card contains a new version of firmware, please upgrade accordingly as necessary.
CONNECTIONS Connecting to a TV You can connect your camera to your television, computer, or printer to view picture you have taken. By using the AV cable, you can view the captured images on a TV. Follow the steps below to connect the supplied AV cable to a TV. 1. Choose [NTSC] or [PAL] to match your TV video standard (see page 77) and then turn off the camera. 2. Connect one end of the AV cable to the USB/AV OUT port on your camera. 3.
Connecting to a PC Use the USB cable and ArcSoft software (CDROM) supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to a computer. Setting the USB mode Since the camera’s USB port can be set to connect with either a PC or a Printer, the following steps will allow you to ensure that the camera is correctly configured to connect with a PC. 1. Press the button and use the Up/ Down navigation buttons to select USB Connect, and then press the Right navigation button. 2.
By using the USB cable, you can transfer the captured photos and videos to a PC. Follow the steps below to connect the camera to a PC. 1. Start a computer to which ArcSoft software has been installed. 2. Make sure both the camera and PC are turned on. 3. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB/AV OUT port on your camera. 4. Connect the other end of the cable to an available USB port on your PC. 5. Disconnect the camera once transfer is completed.
Window 2000 Professional Click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon ( in the taskbar and select [Stop USB Mass Storage Device] from the menu displayed. Macintosh Drag the untitled icon to the Trash.
Connecting to a PictBridge compatible printer PictBridge allows printing images from a memory card in a digital camera directly to a printer, regardless of brand. To find out if a printer is PictBridge compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check the manual for specifications.With the PictBridge function on your camera, you can print the captured photos directly with a PictBridge compatible printer using the supplied USB cable, without the need for a PC.
Connecting the camera and printer. 1. Make sure both the camera and printer are turned on. 2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB port on your camera. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on the printer. 84 If the camera is not connected to a PictBridge compatible printer, the following error message appears on the LCD screen.
Using the PictBridge menu After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge menu appears. Print with date If you have set the date and time of your camera, the date record would be saved with the photos you take. You can print the photos with date by following the steps below. 1. Select Print with date from the PictBridge menu. The following screen appears. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a menu item, and press the Right navigation button to enter.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the number of prints for the current displayed photo. 4. Press the button and the following screen appears. 5. Select Yes to confirm printing, or No to cancel. Then press the button. 86 Print without date Use this setting to print the photos without dates on them. 1. Select Print without date from the PictBridge menu. The following screen appears. 2.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the number of prints for the current displayed image. 4. Press the button and the following screen appears. Print index You can use this setting to print all indexes to show all the photos currently in your camera. 1. Select Print index from the PictBridge menu. The following screen appears. 5. Select Yes to confirm printing, or No to cancel. Then press the button. 2. Select Yes to confirm the printing, or No to cancel. Then press the button.
Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) To use DPOF printing, you must make the selection of photos for printing using the DPOF settings before hand. See “DPOF” section on page 68. 1. Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu. The following screen appears. Exit To exit the PictBridge menu, select Exit. The “Remove USB cable” message will be displayed. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer. 2. Select Yes to confirm the printing, or No to cancel. Then press the button.
Appendices Specifications : G2 "Design and specifications are subject to change without notice." Effective Image Sensor Pixels 8.0 Megapixels Image Sensor 8.31 Megapixels [1/2.35” Charge Coupled Device (CCD)] Focal Length F = 6.75mm (Wide) ~ 27mm (Tele) [35mm film equivalent] [38mm (Wide) ~ 152mm (Tele)] Lens F number F3.5 (Wide) ~ F5.
Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes Still Image File Format Movie Audio 90 Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Image Compression: MPEG4, Audio: G.
AF Method Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection, AF Assist Light (On/Off) Light Metering Method Artificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame) Exposure Control Method ProgramAE (AE-lock available) Exposure Compensation ±2 EV in 1/3 steps Shutter Speed 4 ~ 1/2000 second (Manual 30 seconds) Continuous Shooting Approx. 1.
Recording Media SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 4GB support) Other Features PictBridge, Exif Print Support, Multi-language Support (23 languages) Jacks USB2.0/AV-OUT (Integrated Proprietary Connector) Power Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery GB-20, 3.7V 750mAh Battery Charger Input Voltage : AC 100 to 240V, 50/60Hz, 100mA Output Voltage : DC 4.2V, 500mA" Shooting Capability (Battery Performance) 92 Internal Memory: 26MB Approx.
Appendices Specifications : A735/A835 "Design and specifications are subject to change without notice." Effective Image Sensor Pixels 7.07 /8.0 Megapixels Image Sensor 7.40 /8.5 Megapixels [1/2.5” (CCD)] Focal Length F = 6.1mm (Wide) ~ 18.3mm (Tele) [35mm film equivalent] [36mm (Wide) ~ 108mm (Tele)] Lens F number F2.8 (Wide) ~ F4.
Number of Still Image Recording Pixels Movie A735: 7MP, (3:2)6MP, (16:9)5MP, 3MP, 2MP, 1MP, 0.3MP Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes File Format 94 A835: 8MP, (3:2)7MP, (16:9)6MP, 5MP, 3MP, 2MP, 1MP, 0.3MP 640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps, 320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps Still Image Exif 2.21 (JPEG) Movie Quick Time Motion JPEG, Audio: G.
Panorama Stitching Yes LCD Display 2.
Internal Flash (Shooting Range) Recording Media 96 Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/ Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro Gno. 6.5 (ISO 100) Shooting Range Wide: Approx. 0.3m~4.6m / Tele: Approx. 0.3m~2.7m (ISO 400) Internal Memory: 32MB SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 4GB support) Other Features PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-language Support (23 languages) Jacks USB2.
Appendices Specifications : A1030/A1230 "Design and specifications are subject to change without notice." Effective Image Sensor Pixels 10.1 /12.1 Megapixels Image Sensor 10.54 Megapixels [1/1.7” (CCD)] 12.40 Megapixels [1/1.72” (CCD)] Focal Length F = 7.5mm (Wide) ~ 22.5mm (Tele) [35mm film equivalent] [35mm (Wide) ~ 105mm (Tele)] Lens F number F2.8 (Wide) ~ F4.
Number of Still Image Recording Pixels Movie A1030: 10MP, 9MP(3:2), 7MP(16:9), 5MP, 3MP, 2MP, 1MP, 0.3MP Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes File Format 98 A1230: 12MP(4:3), 10MP(3:2), 9MP(16:9), 6MP, 3MP, 2MP, 1MP, 0.3MP 640x480pixels: 20fps/15fps, 320x240pixels: 20fps/15fps Still Image Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movie Quick Time Motion JPEG, Audio: G.
Panorama Stitching Yes LCD Display 2.
Internal Flash (Shooting Range) Recording Media 100 Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/ Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro Gno. 5.7±0.5EV (ISO 100) Shooting Range Wide: Approx. 0.3m~3.2m / Tele: Approx. 0.3m~2.0m (ISO 400) Internal Memory: 24MB SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 8GB support) Other Features PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-language Support (23 languages) Jacks USB2.
Appendices Specifications : E840s/E1035/E1235 "Design and specifications are subject to change without notice." Model name Effective Image Sensor Pixels E840s E1035 E1235 8.0 Megapixels 10.1 Megapixels 12.1 Megapixels Image Sensor 8.53 Megapixels 1/2.5" CCD Lens Focal Length F = 6.15mm(Wide) ~ 24.6mm(Tele) 10.54 Megapixels 1/1.7" CCD 7.5mm (Wide) ~ 22.5mm (Tele) 12.40 Megapixels 1/1.72" CCD 7.5mm (Wide) ~ 22.
Model name Anti-Handshake 102 E840s Electronic Image Stabilization E1035 E1235 Digital Zoom 4.5X digital zoom 4.5X digital zoom (Combined Zoom: 22.5X) (Combined Zoom: 13.5X) 4.5X digital zoom (Combined Zoom: 13.5X) Number of Recording Pixels : Still Image 8MP, 7MP(3:2), 6MP(16:9), 5MP, 3MP, 2MP, 1MP, 0.3MP 10MP, 9MP(3:2), 7MP(16:9), 5MP, 3MP, 2MP, 1MP, 0.3MP 12MP(4:3), 10MP(3:2), 9MP(16:9), 6MP, 3MP, 2MP, 1MP, 0.
Model name E840s E1035 File Format : Movie Image Compression: MPEG4, Audio: G.711 [Monaural] File Format : Audio WAVE [Monaural] (Max 60 seconds) E1235 Auto, Manual, Image Stabilization, Movie, Scene (Sport, Children, Indoor, Leaf, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Glass, Museum, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait), Panorama, Portrait Smile Detection Yes Blink Detection Yes Face-Detection Yes Red-eye Removal Yes Panorama Stitch- Yes ing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch 2.
Model name ISO Sensitivity AF Method Light Metering Method Exposure Control Method Exposure Compensation Shutter Speed Continuous Shooting Playback Modes White Balance Control 104 E840s Auto, ISO 80/100/200 /400/800/1600 E1035 Auto, ISO 64/100/200/ 400/800/1600/3200 E1235 Auto, ISO 64/100/200/ 400/800/1600/3200 (3M) Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection, AF Assist Light (On/Off) Artificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame) ProgramAE (AE-lock a
Model name Internal Flash (Shooting Range) Recording Media Other Features Jacks Power Battery Charger E840s E1035 E1235 Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro Gno. 5.9 (ISO 100) Gno. 5.7±0.5EV (ISO 100) Gno. 5.7±0.5EV (ISO 100 (Shooting Range) (Wide): Approx. 0.3m~3.3m (Tele) : Approx. 0.3m~2.7m (ISO 400) (Shooting Range) (Wide): (Shooting Range) (Wide): Approx. 0.3m~4.1m (Tele) : Approx. 0.3m~2.3m (ISO 400) Approx. 0.3m~3.2m (Tele) : Approx. 0.3m~2.
Model name Shooting Capability (Battery Performance) Operation Environment Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass 106 E840s Approx. 200 shots (based on CIPA standards) E1035 Approx. 210 shots (based on CIPA standards) E1235 Approx. 210 shots (based on CIPA standards) Temperature: 0~40oC, Humidity: 0~90% 95.7 x 56 x 19.5 mm 103 x 56 x 24 mm 103 x 56 x 24 mm Approx. 95g (without the battery) Approx. 145g (without the battery) Approx.
Error messages Messages No card Card error Card full Write protect Picture error No picture Lens error System error No sound file Image cannot be saved Explanation • The memory card is not inserted. • The memory card is not formatted. • The memory card is full and cannot store any new images. • The memory card is write-protected. • The picture is not captured correctly. • The picture is damaged. • There are no images in the memory card or in the internal memory.
Messages Explanation Card is not formatted, format? • Confirm whether the memory card should be formatted. This image cannot be deleted • The picture or video you are trying to delete is protected. Cannot record movie • The write protection switch in the memory card is set to the “LOCK” position. Sound file cannot be saved • The write protection switch in the memory card is set to the “LOCK” position. Warning!! Camera recording, • No other actions allowed to perform during video/audio please wait.
Troubleshooting Problem Camera does not turn on. Possible causes • The battery has run out. • The battery is not inserted correctly. Solution • Charge the battery or replace with a fully charged battery. • Re-insert the battery observing the correct polarity. Camera turns off suddenly • The battery has run out. during operation. • Charge the battery or replace with a fully charged battery. The picture is blurred. • The lens is dirty. • appears when taking pictures.
Problem 110 Possible causes Solution No picture is taken when pressing the shutter button. • The memory card is full. • No available space to store the files. • The mode dial is in Playback mode. • Replace the memory card with a new one or clean off current memory card. • Delete unwanted images. • The memory card is locked. • Turn the mode dial to any still shooting mode. Images cannot print from the connected printer. • The camera is not connected to the printer correctly.
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