User Manual Digital Still Camera GETTING READY BASIC OPERATION USING THE MODES PLAYBACK USING THE MENUS CONNECTIONS A Series A 950 / A955Z / A1050 / A1150 / A1250 / A1035 / A1235 / WM1050 APPENDICES E Series E1255W J Series J1050 / J1250 EN
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: This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Camera notes: Battery notes: Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations: 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 fire. • Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the batteries.
BEFORE YOU START Preface Thank you for purchasing GE digital cameras. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. Copyright © Copyright 2009 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 Imaging Company.
• 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 Inserting the battery................................................... 15 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Inserting an optional SD/SDHC card........................ 18 Turning on and off........................................................ 19 BEFORE YOU START.............................................. 1 Using the Mode Dial..................................................... 20 Preface...............................................................................
ISO............................................................................ 28 Scene mode (SCN)......................................................... 40 Quality..................................................................... 29 Sport........................................................................ 40 Size........................................................................... 30 Children................................................................... 40 Color..................
Blink Detection.............................................................. 48 Slow Shutter........................................................... 60 PLAYBACK............................................................49 Blink Detection...................................................... 60 Viewing photos and videos........................................ 49 Editing video.......................................................... 51 Thumbnail view..................................................
LCD Brightness...................................................... 72 Connecting the camera and priter................... 81 Power Saver........................................................... 72 Using the PictBridge menu......................................... 82 Date/Time............................................................... 73 Print with date....................................................... 82 World time..............................................................
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 : A Series Front View 1 2 3 Back View 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 Right View 17 15 11 14 12 13
Top View Bottom View 18 19 Left View 16 20 21 22 1 AF assist beam / Timer indicator 13 Self-timer / Down button 2 Flash 14 Flash mode / Left button 3 Lens 15 Func / ok button 4 Mic 16 USB/ AV port 5 Status LED 17 Wrist strap mount 6 LCD screen 18 Speaker 7 Zoom scroll wheel 19 Power button 8 Face detection AF button 20 Shutter button 9 Menu button 21 Mode dial 23 10 Erase button 22 Tripod mount point 11 Exposure compensation / Up button 23 Memory card / Battery compart
Camera views : E Series Front View 1 Back View 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Right View 10 15 11 14 12 13 10
Top View Bottom View 16 17 18 Left View 22 23 19 20 21 1 Flash 13 Self-timer / Down button 2 Mic 14 Flash mode / Left button 3 AF assist beam / Timer indicator 15 Func / ok button 4 Lens 16 Shutter button 5 LCD screen 17 Zoom scroll wheel 6 Status LED 18 Power button 7 Mode dial 19 Memory card / Battery compartment 8 Face detection AF button 20 Speaker 9 Menu button 21 Tripod mount point 10 Erase button 22 USB / AV port 11 Exposure compensation / Up button 23 Wrist stra
Camera views : J Series Front View 1 2 3 Back View 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 Right View 16 17 12 15 11 14 12 13
Top View Bottom View 18 19 Left View 20 21 22 1 AF assist beam / Timer indicator 13 Self-timer / Down button 2 Flash 14 Flash mode / Left button 3 Lens 15 Func / ok button 4 Mic 16 USB/ AV port 5 Status LED 17 Wrist strap mount 6 LCD screen 18 Speaker 7 Zoom scroll wheel 19 Power button 8 Face detection AF button 20 Shutter button 9 Menu button 21 Mode dial 23 10 Erase button 22 Tripod mount point 11 Exposure compensation / Up button 23 Memory card / Battery compartment
Charging the battery (except A Series) 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) 14 Throughout the rest of the manual, the following illustrations show the A Series 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 (E Series / J Series) 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. Battery capacity decreases with usage.
Inserting an optional SD/SDHC card 1. Open the battery compartment. 2. Insert an optional SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot as shown. Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use of 64MB to 8GB memory cards from recognized manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and Toshiba is recommended for reliable data storage.
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 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 20 Icon Description Auto Switch to take still pictures. (The camera uses the default programmed automatic settings.) Playback Switch to view the pictures/videos stored in the memory card and internal memory. Movie Switch to record videos.
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 34. 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 Using the zoom function Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes your photos for best results. To start shooting, do the following: 1. Set the mode dial to Auto mode ( Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Press the Zoom button on either the Wide or Tele position of the camera to zoom in or out on your subject while taking pictures. Zoom button ). 2.
Using the flash There are six flash modes. Press the Left/Flash to cycle through the following flash modes. • • • 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. Forced flash Flash always fires. • Flash off Flash is turned off.
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. 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. • : Best quality (Standard compression) • : Fine quality (High compression) • : Normal quality (Maximum compression) 4. Press the button to confirm your setting. 5.
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. 5. The number of available shots is displayed on the screen. The bigger the number of recorded pixels is, the better the image quality becomes.
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) File size (Pixels) 0.
File size (Pixels) 9M: 3456×2584 9M(3:2): 3648×2432 Model name : A950/ A955Z A1050/ WM1050 • • • • • A1150 9M(16:9): 4000×2248 10M: 3648×2736 A1035 • • • 10M(3:2): 3824×2548 • 11M: 3824×2868 • 12M: 4000×3000 A1250 A1235 J1050 J1250 • • • E1255W • • • • • • • • • • • • • 33
USING THE MODES LCD Screen display Still shooting mode display 2. Scene icon (only available for Scene mode) Mode: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 18 19 20 12 11 21 Sport Fireworks Children Glass Indoor Museum Leaf Landscape Snow Night landscape Sunset Night portrait 3. Light metering method Spot AE Center-Weight 13 14 15 16 17 1. Shooting mode icon 34 Ai AE 4. EV indicator Auto Manual Panorama Auto Scene Scene Image Stabilization 5.
15. Image quality Continuous shot 16. Image size 6. Macro mode indicator 17. Image color (only available for 7. Flash mode indicator Manual mode) 18. Slow shutter warning indicator Auto flash 19. Memory card/internal memory indicator Red-eye reduction flash 20. EV adjustment meter Forced flash 21. Auto Scene mode icon Flash off Slow Synchro Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro 8. Battery status 9. Face detection “on” indicator 10. Remaining number of photos that can be taken. 11.
Video shooting mode display 3. EV indicator Mode : 4. Self-timer indicator 5. Macro mode indicator 1 2 3 4 5 6 6. Battery status 8 7. Movie recording “on” indicator 13 8. Remaining time for videos that can be taken. 7 9. Focus frame 10 9 10. Zoom indicator 11. Video resolution 12. Video quality 13. Memory card/built-in memory indicator 11 1. Shooting mode icon 2.
Playback mode display 1. Playback mode icon 13. Shutter speed Mode: 2. DPOF file icon 14. Exposure value 3. File protection icon 15. Memory capacity (current picture/total picture number) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4. Audio file icon 5. Video file icon 11 9 12 13 14 10 6. Memory card/internal memory indicator 7. Picture ID 16. ISO value 17. WB 18. Image size 8. Battery status 9.
Auto Scene mode (ASCN) In the "ASCN" mode, different conditions are detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be automatically selected. With "ASCN" you can always take good pictures. Follow these steps to create a "ASCN": 1. Turn the mode dial to "ASCN", LCD display showing the following diagram. 2. Hold the camera steady and aim at the subject. At this time, an appropriate mode will be selected to suit the lighting conditions of the scene you are photographing. 3.
Landscape Mode Macro Mode For landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure to match the background. To capture object detail for close-ups, ASCN will automatically adjust the focus. Portrait mode Auto Mode For portraits, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure and skin tones to give clear pictures. The camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus to ensure good pictures.
Manual Scene mode (SCN) In Manual 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. Sport To enter the scene mode, turn the mode dial to Manual Scene mode. The scene mode palette appears. Children For shooting fast-moving objects. Bring lively pictures to life. Suitable for photographing children and pets.
Sunset Night landscape For shooting sunsets. Vivid reproduction of red and yellow. For shooting night scenes. Use of tripod is recommended. Fireworks Night portrait For shooting at night and fireworks. Shutterspeed is slower than normal.(Use of tripod is recommended) For shooting portraits with night scenes as background. Glass Suitable for photographing objects behind glass or window. Museum For shooting in museums or places where flash is not allowed. Landscape For shooting landscapes.
Returning to the Scene selection menu Pan-Capture Panorama Panorama mode allows you to create a panoramic picture. The camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using the individual shots that you take. Follow these steps to create a panoramic picture: 1. Turn the mode dial to the Panorama Stitching Mode. Then enter the Still menu to Select either Auto Stitching or Manual Stitching (Please refer to Page 55 to enter the Still menu.) 1. In Scene mode, press the main function menu.
3. Use the Left/Right buttons to specify the direction of picture taking, and then in 2 seconds the panoramic sequence will commence automatically. 4. Compose your first view on the LCD screen and press the shutter button. When Using Manual Stitching: After the first shot is taken, the semi-transparent image of the first shot will appear at the edge of the screen. You can use this image to compose your picture before you press the shutter button to finish manual stitching. 5.
While in panorama mode, press the button to save images and exit panorama shooting. Press the button to discard images and exit. Flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and exposure compensation cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Image Stabilization mode The Image Stabilization mode combats the effect of hand shake and allows you to take pictures that would otherwise be blurred. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor the zoom adjusted until the series is finalized. 1.
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. button to 1. While in photography mode, press the activate Face Detection. The indicator appears on the LCD. 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 the Photo menu. to enter 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 the menu. to confirm the setting and exit 5.
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 enter the movie playback mode. button to 4.
During the video playback, an operation guide appears on the screen. You can use the navigation pad to perform the functions accordingly. Volume will be muted when using the slow motion playback. During the video playback, you can use the Up/Down navigation buttons to adjust the volume of playback. During the slow motion playback, you can use the Left/Right navigation buttons to adjust the speed of 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 the button. button and press 4.
To exit the Edit screen, select the press the button. button and 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, press down the Zoom button at the Wide position ( ) once to display the thumbnail of photos and video clips on the screen. 1. Use the Zoom button 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. 5. Use the navigation buttons to pan across the image. 6. Press the button to return the image to its original scale. Movie images cannot be enlarged. 3. Move the zoom scroll wheel to the Tele position ( ) once. 4.
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 54 button. The Delete screen appears. 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 2. Switch between various functions with the Up/ Down button. Mode : In still shooting modes, press the Still menu. button to enter the 3. Press the Right button to enter the sub-menu. 4. Select an option with the Up/Down navigational button. 5. Press the the menu. button to confirm the setting and exit Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting. To configure the settings: 1.
AF mode (Auto-Focus mode) AF-assist beam Use this setting to control the auto-focus mechanism while taking pictures. Use this setting to aid focus in dark conditions. Select On to turn on the AF assist beam, or Off to disable the function. 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) Cont. Shot (Continuous shot) Use this setting to select an area for the exposure to be obtained. Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. Once in this mode, you must continuously hold the shutter button to use this function. Three options are available: • Spot Four options are available: • Center-Weight • Off: Capture a single shot only. • AiAE (Artificial Intelligence AE) • 3 shot: Capture up to 3 consecutive pictures.
The flash is designed not to work in this mode in order to enable quick succession of shots. To activate this mode, the camera must have the self-timer for multiple shots already turned on (as described on page 25) 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. Grid Use this setting to turn on or off the framing grids when taking photos.
Digital Zoom Histogram Use this setting to enable or disable the digital zoom function. When disabled, only the optical zoom is enabled. 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. Digital Zoom indicator • Off • On • Off: gray color. • On: reddish color.
Slow Shutter Blink Detection 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. 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. • Off: • Manual : To set a long exposure time between 2~30 sec.
Date Imprint Include a date/time stamp in the photo image. Movie menu Mode : In movie shooting mode, press the the Movie menu. button to enter • Off: • Date • Date and time To configure the settings: 1. In the Short Movie Shot menu, press the Up/Down button to switch between the page numbers of the function menu, and press the Right button to enter the function menu option.
2. Switch between various functions with the Up/ Down button. Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Set metering mode for various lighting conditions. 3. Press the Right button to enter the sub-menu. 4. Press the the menu. button to confirm the setting and exit Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting.
Playback menu Protect Mode : In playback mode, press the Playback menu. button to enter the Please refer to the following sections for detailed instructions on the various menu options. 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.
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. Delete There are three ways to delete files: (please note that a file cannot be recovered once it is deleted.) 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.
• 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). 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.
Info. Box (Information Box) Trim Use this setting to enable or disable the text display for taking pictures. The following information will be displayed on the screen: histogram display, aperture value, shutter speed, exposure value, image size, image quality, and ISO value. (Please refer to page 37 for information on the menu options shown. 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.
4. Press the Shutter button to save what you see on the LCD screen as a new picture, or the button to cancel and return to the Playback menu. Resize This setting allows you to resize a picture to a specified resolution, and saves it as a new picture. 1. Select the Resize setting from the Playback menu as described previously. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a resolution (1024X768 or 640X480) to resize the image or back to cancel and return to the Playback menu. 4.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the direction for rotation or Back to cancel and return to the Playback menu. Slide show This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a slideshow. 1. Select the Slide show setting from the Playback menu. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Effect, Interval time, or Repeat and use the Left/ Right navigation buttons to adjust the setting. 4. Press the button to confirm the setting.
Red-eye removal 4. Press the button to confirm the setting. Use this setting to remove red-eye effect in your photos. 1. Select the Red-eye removal setting from the Playback menu as described previously. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to 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.
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. In the Setting menu, press the Up/Down button to switch between the page numbers of the function menu, and press the Right button to enter the Setting menu option. 70 2. Switch between various functions with the Up/ Down button. 3. Press the Right button to enter the sub-menu.
Format Memory Beep Please note: formatting enables you to delete all contents in the memory card and built-in memory, including protected photo and movie files. 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 use this setting: 1. Select the Format Memory setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2.
LCD Brightness Power Saver Use this setting to adjust the brightness of your LCD screen. This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your battery. Follow the steps below to turn off the LCD screen and camera automatically after a period of inactivity. 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.
• 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. Date/Time See “Setting the Date and Time“ section on page 21. World time The world time setting is a useful function on your overseas trips. This feature enables you 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 Language After capturing photos or videos, the camera will automatically save the file with a numeric suffix. See “Setting the Language“ section on page 22. 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. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select NTSC or PAL. Then press the button to confirm.
NTSC PAL : USA, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc. : 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.
76 Reset Settings FW Ver. (Firmware version) Use this setting to restore the camera to its default settings. Use this setting to view the current camera firmware version. 1. Select the Reset setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 1. Select the FW Ver. 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. 2.
CONNECTIONS Connecting to a PC Use the USB cable and ArcSoft software (CD-ROM) 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. If the USB option is set to [PC] : 1. Start a computer to which ArcSoft software has been installed. If the USB option is set to [PC (PTP) ] : 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.
Windows 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. 3.
Connecting the camera and printer. 1. Make sure both the camera and printer are turned on. If the camera is not connected to a PictBridge compatible printer, the following error message appears on the LCD screen. 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.
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.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the number of prints for the current displayed photo. 4. Press the appears. button and the following screen 5. Select Yes to confirm printing, or No to cancel. Then press the button. 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. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the images. 3.
5. Select Yes to confirm printing, or No to cancel. Then press the button. 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. 84 2. Select Yes to confirm the printing, or No to cancel. Then press the button.
Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Exit To use DPOF printing, you must make the selection of photos for printing using the DPOF settings before hand. See “DPOF” section on page 65. To exit the PictBridge menu, select Exit. The “Remove USB cable” message will be displayed. 1. Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu. The following screen appears. 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 : A950/A955Z/A1050/WM1050/A1150/A1250 "Design and specifications are subject to change without notice." Model name A950/A955Z A1050/WM1050 A1250 Effective Image Sensor Pixels 9.1 Megapixels 10.1 Megapixels 11.1 Megapixels 12.2 Megapixels Image Sensor 9.4 Megapixels 1/2.33" CCD 10.4 Megapixels 1/2.33" CCD 11.4 Megapixels 1/2.33" CCD 12.4 Megapixels 1/2.3" CCD Lens Focal Length 6.3mm (Wide) ~ 31.
Model name A950/A955Z A1050/WM1050 Anti-Handshake Electronic Image Stabilization Digital Zoom 5.7X digital zoom (Combined Zoom: 28.5X) Number of Recording Pixels : Still Image 9MP, 8MP(3:2), 8MP, 7MP(16:9), 5MP, 3MP, 0.3MP Number of Recording Pixels : Movie 640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps, 320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal 10MP, 9MP(3:2), 9MP, 8MP, 7MP(16:9), 5MP, 3MP, 0.3MP A1150 A1250 11MP, 10MP(3:2), 8MP(16:9), 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 0.
Model name 88 A950/A955Z A1050/WM1050 A1150 A1250 Shooting Modes Auto, Manual, ASCN, Image Stabilization, Movie, Scene (Sport, Children, Indoor, Leaf, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Glass, Museum, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait), Panorama Smile Detection Yes Blink Detection Yes Face-Detection Yes Red-eye Removal Yes Pan-Capture Panorama Yes LCD Display 2.
Model name A950/A955Z A1050/WM1050 A1150 A1250 Exposure Compensation ±2 EV in 1/3 steps Shutter Speed 4 ~ 1/2000 second (Manual 30 seconds) Continuous Shooting Approx. 1.65 fps (Large/Fine mode) Playback Modes Single Photo, Index (4/9/16 thumbnails), Slide Show, Movie (Slow-Motion possible), Zoom (Approx. 2X~8X), Audio , Histogram Display Approx. 1.
Model name Jacks Recording Media A950/A955Z A1050 Internal Memory: 24MB SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 8GB support) Other Features PictBridge, Exif Print Support, Multi-language Support Power 2 x AA Alkaline Battery, AA NiMH Battery [Not Included] Operation Environment o Temperature: 0~40 C, Humidity: 0~90% Dimensions (W x H x D) 92.4mm x 61mm x (24.1 ~ 25.9)mm Mass A1250 USB2.0/AV-OUT (Integrated Proprietary Connector) AA Alkaline Batteries: Approx.
APPENDICES Specifications : A1035/A1235 "Design and specifications are subject to change without notice." Model name A1035 A1235 Effective Image Sensor Pixels 10.1 Megapixels 12.2 Megapixels Image Sensor 10.4 Megapixels 1/2.33" CCD 12.4 Megapixels 1/2.3" CCD Lens Focal Length F = 6.3mm (Wide) ~ 18.9mm (Tele) 35mm film equivalent 35mm (Wide) ~ 105mm (Tele) Lens F number F3.0 (Wide) ~ F4.
Model name 92 A1035 A1235 Number of Recording Pixels : Still Image 10MP, 9MP(3:2), 9MP, 8MP, 7MP(16:9), 5MP, 12MP, 10MP(3:2), 10MP, 9MP(16:9), 8MP, 3MP, 0.3MP 5MP, 3MP, 0.3MP Number of Re-cording Pixels :Movie 640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps, 320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes File Format : Still Image Exif 2.2 (JPEG) File Format : Movie Quick Time Motion JPEG, Audio: G.
Model name A1035 A1235 Red-eye Removal Yes Pan-Capture Panorama Yes LCD Display 2.
Model name Internal Flash (Shooting Range) A1035 A1235 Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro Gno. 5.3 (ISO 100) (Shooting Range): (Wide) : Approx. 0.3m~4.9m, (Tele) : Approx. 0.3m~3.1m (ISO 800) Jacks Recording Media Internal Memory: 24MB SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 8GB support) Other Features PictBridge, Exif Print Support, Multi-language Support Power 2 x AA Alkaline Battery, AA NiMH Battery [Not Included] AA Alkaline Batteries: Approx.
APPENDICES Specifications : E1255W "Design and specifications are subject to change without notice." Effective Image Sensor Pixels 12.2 Megapixels Image Sensor 12.4 Megapixels [1/2.3” (CCD)] Lens Focal Length F = 5.2mm (Wide) ~ 26mm (Tele) 35mm film equivalent 28mm (Wide) ~ 140mm (Tele) F number F3.3 (Wide) ~ F5.
Number of Recording Pixels 12MP, 10MP(3:2), 9MP(16:9), 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 2MP, 0.3MP Movie 640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps, 320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes File Format 96 Still Image Still Image Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movie AVI (Image Compression: MPEG4, Audio: G.
Pan-Capture Panorama Yes LCD Display 3.
Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro Internal Flash (Shooting Range) Gno. 5.0 EV (ISO 100) Shooting Range Wide: Approx. 0.6m~3.2m / Tele: Approx. 1.2m ~ 2.0m (ISO 400) Recording Media 98 Internal Memory: 20MB SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 8GB support) Other Features PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-language Support Jacks USB2.0/AV-OUT (Integrated Proprietary Connector) Power Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery GB-10 (DS5370/D016), 3.
APPENDICES Specifications : J1050 / J1250 "Design and specifications are subject to change without notice." Model name J1050 J1250 Effective Image Sensor Pixels 10.1 Megapixels 12.2 Megapixels Image Sensor 10.4 Megapixels [1/2.33” (CCD)] 12.4 Megapixels [1/2.3” (CCD)] Lens Focal Length F = 6.3mm (Wide) ~ 31.5mm (Tele) 35mm film equivalent 35mm (Wide) ~ 175mm (Tele) F number F3.0 (Wide) ~ F4.
Model name Number of Recording Pixels J1250 Still Image 10MP, 9MP(3:2), 7MP(16:9), 5MP, 3MP, 0.3MP Movie 640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps, 320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes File Format 100 J1050 12MP, 10MP(3:2), 10MP,9MP(16:9), 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 0.3MP Still Image Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movie AVI (Image Compression: MPEG4, Audio: G.
Model name J1050 J1250 Pan-Capture Panorama Yes LCD Display 2.
Model name J1050 J1250 Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro Internal Flash (Shooting Range) Gno. 5.0 EV (ISO 100) Shooting Range Wide: Approx. 0.3m~4.7m / Tele: Approx. 0.3m ~ 3.0m (ISO 800) Recording Media 102 Internal Memory: 24MB Internal Memory: 18MB SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 8GB support) Other Features PictBridge, Exif Print Support, Multi-language Support Jacks USB2.
Error messages Messages Explanation No card • The memory card is not inserted. Card error • The memory card is not formatted. Card full • The memory card is full and cannot store any new images. Write protect • The memory card is write-protected. Picture error • The picture is not captured correctly. • The picture is damaged. No picture • 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, 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 during operation. • The battery has run out. • Charge the battery or replace with a fully charged battery. The picture is blurred. • The lens is dirty.
Problem No picture is taken when pressing the shutter button. Images cannot print from the connected printer. Possible causes • The memory card is full. • No available space to store the files. • Delete unwanted images. • The mode dial is in Playback mode. • The memory card is locked. • The camera is not connected to the printer correctly. • Check the connection between the camera and printer. • The printer is not PictBridge compatible. • Use a PictBridge compatible printer.
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