USER MANUAL G series G1 A series A730/A830 E series E850/E1030/ E1040/E1240
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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 Camera notes: iv 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 Thank you for purchasing GE digital cameras. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. Copyright © Copyright 2007 General Imaging Company All rights reserved. Safety information Please read the following important information carefully before using the product. • Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself. • Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper handling may damage the product.
• Do not use or store the camera in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas, as its components may be damaged. About this manual • Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods. This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your GE digital camera. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate, but General Imaging Company reserves the right to make changes without notice.
CONTENTS WARNING : E1040/E1240.................................... 16 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE YOU START.............................................. 1 Charging the battery................................................... 18 Inserting the battery................................................... 19 Inserting an optional SD/SDHC card........................ 22 Preface...............................................................................1 Turning on and off..................................
Advanced function menu............................................ 31 Sunset...................................................................... 43 WB (White Balance).............................................. 31 Fireworks................................................................ 43 ISO............................................................................ 32 Glass........................................................................ 43 Quality........................................
USING THE MENUS.............................................55 Delete...................................................................... 64 Still menu....................................................................... 55 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format).................... 65 AF mode (Auto-Focus mode)............................... 56 Info. Box (Information Box)................................. 66 AF-assist beam...................................................... 56 Trim....................
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to memory card)........................................................ 75 Exit........................................................................... 86 Reset Settings........................................................ 76 Appendices..........................................................87 FW Ver. (Firmware version)................................. 76 CONNECTIONS....................................................77 G1.....................................
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 : G1 Front View 1 2 Back View 3 Right View Navigation Pad
Top View Bottom View A/V OUT power Left View 22 IJĸ memory card battery IJĺ ijı IJĶ IJķ IJĹ 1 Flash 12 Self-timer/Down button 2 Lens 13 Flash mode/Left button 3 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 14 Func/ok button 4 LCD screen 15 Speaker 5 Status LED 16 Power button 6 Mode dial 17 Shutter button 7 Face detection AF button 18 Zoom scroll wheel 8 Menu button 19 USB/AV port 9 Erase button 20 Tripod mount point ijIJ 10 Exposure compensation/Up button 21 Memory card/Battery compartmen
Camera views : A730/A830 Front View Back View 1 5 6 A ut ns 8 2 3 1 08 -4 .8 3X 6- 7 Z o c us o om Le oF m m 1: 2. 8 7.
Top View Bottom View 18 Left View 24 19 20 21 22 23 1 Flash 13 Flash mode/Left button 2 Lens 14 Func/ok button 3 Mic 15 Speaker 4 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 16 USB/AV port 5 LCD screen 17 DC IN port 6 T&W button 18 Power button 7 Face detection AF button 19 Status LED 8 Menu button 20 Mode dial 9 Erase button 21 Shutter button 10 Exposure compensation/Up button 22 Memory card/Battery compartment 11 Macro mode/Right button 23 Tripod mount point 12 Self-timer/Down bu
Camera views : E850 Front View 1 2 Back View 3 5 6 7 8 9 4 10 Right View Navigation Pad 14 15 11 12 13 12
Top View Bottom View 16 Left View 22 23 24 17 18 19 20 21 1 Flash 13 Self-timer/Down button 2 Mic 14 Func/ok button 3 Lens 15 Flash mode/Left button 4 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 16 Power button 5 LCD screen 17 Shutter button 6 Status LED 18 Zoom scroll wheel 7 Face detection AF button 19 Tripod mount point 8 Mode dial 20 USB/AV port 9 Menu button 21 Memory card/Battery compartment 10 Erase button 22 DC IN port 11 Exposure compensation/Up button 23 Wrist strap mount
Camera views : E1030 Front View 1 2 Back View 3 5 6 7 9 -10 5 4 .9 s 3X 35 10.1 megapixel E1030 8 o cu s Zoo m L Au oF T en t W mm 1:2 .
Top View Bottom View W 17 Left View 24 18 T 20 19 21 22 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 DC IN port 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 Speaker 9 Menu button 21 Tripod mount point 23 10 Erase button 22 USB/ AV port 11 Exposure compensation/Up button 23 Memory card/Battery compartment 12
Camera views : E1040/E1240 Front View 1 2 Back View 5 3 6 7 8 9 menu func ok 4 10 Right View Navigation Pad 14 15 16 16 11 12 13
Top View Bottom View 17 Left View 23 18 20 19 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 DC IN port (USB/AV port) 5 LCD screen 17 Power button 6 Status LED 18 Shutter button 7 Face detection AF button 19 Zoom scroll wheel 8 Mode dial 20 Speaker 9 Menu button 21 Tripod mount point 10 Erase button 22 Memory card/Battery compartment 11 Exposure compensation/Up button 23
Charging the battery (except A730/830) 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 the G1 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 (A730/A830) 1. Open the battery compartment. A/V OUT A/V OUT ory c mem ry batte ard 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 2. Insert an optional SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot as shown. 1. Open the battery compartment. A/V OUT ory c mem ry batte ard A/V OUT A/V OUT 22 A/V OUT 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.
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. A/V OUT Power button power 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. A/V OUT ory c mem ry batte ard 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 Description 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. Image Stabilization Switch to use Image Stabilization when taking still pictures.
Setting display language, date, and time 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 ( ). When using the camera for the first time, the language menu will appear automatically. Setting the Date and Time 1. Use the Up/Down to select Date/Time.
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 26 button to confirm the setting.
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 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. 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. To start shooting, do the following: 1. Set the mode dial to Auto mode ( Zoom Scroll Wheel ). 2.
Using the flash There are six flash modes. Press the Left/Flash to cycle through the following flash modes. • • Auto flash Flash fires automatically when required. 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. • Slow Synchro This allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the night time backdrop.
Using Macro mode 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. • Macro Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the lens. Exposure compensation 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. Press the Up/Exposure to display the exposure setting. 2.
Advanced function menu WB (White Balance) The white balance allows the user to adjust the color temperature under different light source to ensure faithful color reproduction. 2. Use Up/Down navigation buttons to select an option. The following options are available: • Auto (The WB setting is only available when the camera is in the Manual mode). • Daylight • Cloudy To set the white balance, do the following: • Fluorescent 1. Press the button to enter the Function menu.
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 • : Fine quality (High compression) The quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the images. Higher quality settings give better photos, but will take up more memory space. • : Normal quality (Maximum compression) 4. Press the button to confirm your setting. 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.
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 • Auto • Black & White • Sepia • Vivid 4. Press the button to confirm your setting. button to enter the Function menu. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight the Color function. 3.
• Size settings in shooting mode. (•: available) Icon File size (Pixels) Model name : G1 A730 A830 E850 E1030 E1040 E1240 0.
Icon File size (Pixels) 7M: 3088×2320 7M(3:2): 3312×2208 Model name : G1 A730 • • A830 E850 • • 7M(16:9): 3696×2079 8M: 3312×2488 9M(3:2): 3696×2464 • E1030 E1040 • • • • • 9M(16:9): 4032×2268 10M: 3696×2776 E1240 • • • 10M(3:2): 4032×2688 • 12M: 4032×3024 • 37
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 11 12 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 38 Ai AE 4 EV indicator Auto Manual Panorama Portrait Scene Image Stabilization 5 Self-timer indicator 2-second self-timer
Continuous shot 6 Macro mode indicator Macro mode 7 Flash mode indicator Auto flash Red-eye reduction flash 13 White balance (only available for Manual mode) 14 ISO (only available for Manual mode) 15 Image quality 16 Image size 17 Image color (only available for Manual mode) 18 EV adjustment bar 19 Memory card/internal memory indicator Forced flash Flash off Slow Synchro Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro 8 Battery status 9 Mode name Appears for 3 seconds when the mode is first switc
Video shooting mode display 2-second self-timer Mode: 10-second self-timer 1 2 3 4 5 Continuous shot 6 5 Macro mode indicator 8 7 14 13 10 9 Macro mode 6 Battery status 7 Mode name Appears for 3 seconds when the mode is first switched to. 8 Remaining time for videos that can be taken.
While movie recording is in progress, optical zoom will stay fixed, but up to 1.5X digital zoom will remain available.
Scene mode 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. Sport To enter the scene mode, turn the mode dial to Scene mode. The scene mode palette appears. Children For shooting fast-moving objects. Bring lively pictures to life. For shooting kids and pets. No flash to avoid disturbances. Indoor For shooting people indoors.
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. For shooting portraits with night scenes as background. Glass For shooting objects behind transparent glass. Museum For shooting in museums or places where flash is not allowed. Landscape For shooting landscapes. Vivid reproduction of green and blue.
Return to the scene mode palette Panorama mode Panorama mode allows you to shoot ultra wide panoramic shots. It allows you to create beautiful wideview photos by stitching three images into a single panoramic picture. To stitch a panoramic picture, follow the steps below: 1. Set the mode dial to Panorama mode ( 1. In Scene mode, press the Function menu. 2. Press the palette.
3. Compose your first view on the LCD screen and press the shutter button. 6. The camera will then stitch the pictures into a panorama automatically. 4. The frame record icon will display under the focus frame to indicate the number of photos you have taken. 7. Set the mode dial to playback mode to view the result. 5. Capture the second and third views as taking the first view, making sure that the edges of 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. 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 ( 2. Press the ) mode. button to enter the Function menu. 3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight the Quality function. 4.
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. Increasing the ISO level may cause heavier noise on the photo. Use tripod to get a clear picture on ground is always preferred. This function may not help to take a clear picture about a fast moving target, a car passing by with a speed etc. This function may not help if you stay on a fast shaking car, boat etc.
Face Detection The Face Detection mode will detect the faces of persons in a photo so that the faces will be as clear as possible. 1. In Shooting mode, press Detection. to enable Face 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. If no faces can be detected, a circular frame will appear on the LCD screen.
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 2. Select the 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. 3. To save the file, select the the button. button to play the editing section. button and press 4. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select an option. 1. Select the button and use the Left/Right navigation buttons to specify the new beginning of the playback. • New file: Save as a new file.
5. Press the button to confirm your setting. To exit the Edit screen, select the press the button. button and Edited video must be at least 1 second long to be saved. With sufficient battery and at least 1GB of available memory, up to 30 minutes of footage can be recorded per movie. 52 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.
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. 5. Use the navigation buttons to pan across the image. 6. Press the button to return the image to its original scale. 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.
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 Mode: In still shooting modes, press the the Still menu. button to enter 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select an option. 4. 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. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to scroll through the menu items. 2. Press the Right navigation button to enter the submenu.
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 the 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.
Cont. AF (Continuous AF) Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Use this setting to turn On or Off the auto continuous focus function when shooting on a moving subject. Use this setting to select an area for the exposure to be obtained.
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. • Time-Lapse : Automatically capture pictures in at predefined intervals. The flash is designed not to work in this mode in order to enable quick succession of shots. To enable this mode, the camera must be in continuous shot mode on self-timer as described on page 29.
Quick Review Digital Zoom 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. Use this setting to enable or disable the digital zoom function. When disabled, only the optical zoom is enabled. Three options are available: Digital Zoom indicator • 1 sec • Off: gray color. • 2 sec • On: reddish color.
Histogram Slow Shutter 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. Slow Shutter mode will keep the shutter open as long as you push down the shutter button. So, you are in complete control of the exposure. (The Slow Shutter setting is only available when the camera is in the Manual mode). • Manual: To set a long exposure time between 2~30 sec.
Movie menu Mode: In movie shooting mode, press the the Movie menu. button to enter 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select an option. 4. Press the the menu. button to confirm the setting and exit Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting. Cont.AF (Continuous AF) See “Cont. AF“ section on page 56. 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.
62 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Stabilization See “Expo Metering“ section on page 56. See “Stabilization“ section on page 46.
Playback menu Mode: In playback mode, press the Playback menu. button to enter the Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting. Protect To prevent pictures or videos being erased accidentally, you can use this setting to lock one or all files. To configure a setting: 1. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to scroll through the menu items. 2. Press the Right navigation button to enter the setting. To protect/unprotect a picture or video: 1.
the picture or video that you would like to protect. 2. Select the Protect setting from the Playback menu as described previously. Delete This setting allows you to delete a single or all files stored in the internal memory or your memory card. 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.
4. Use the button to select Yes to confirm the deletion or Back to cancel. 5. Press the the menu. button to confirm the setting and exit To delete all files: 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. 1.
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. (About the display icon please refer to page 41). The trim setting allows you to trim a picture to adjust the part that you desired and save it as a new picture. To trim a picture: 1.
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 picture to a specified resolution, and save 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. Press the button to confirm the setting.
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 as described previously. 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. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the direction for rotation or Back to cancel and return to the Playback menu. 4. Press the button to confirm the setting.
4. Press the button to confirm the setting. Red-eye removal 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. 4. Press the button to confirm the setting.
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. setting. Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting. Format Memory The format function allows you to erase all data in the memory card, and internal memory including the protected pictures and video clips. To use this setting: 1. Select the Format Memory setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2.
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. 3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to adjust the volume and change each tone style. Then press the button to confirm. To change this setting: 1. Select the Beep 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 Left/Right navigation buttons to adjust the brightness level. Then press the button to confirm. 72 1.
bars correspond to the following idle periods. • LCD off: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, and Always on. 3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a city close to the desired time zone. Then press the button to confirm. • 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 25. World time The world time setting is a useful function on your overseas trips.
File Numbering Language After capturing photos or videos, the camera will automatically save the file with a numeric suffix. You can use this setting to determine whether the number should continue on from the last photo you have taken, or reset the counter to 1 and save files in a new folder in the memory card. See “Setting the Language“ section on page 26. 1. Select the File numbering setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No.
The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional standards. The appropriate setting will vary between regions. 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.
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. See "Firmware upgrade instructions" section on page 104.
CONNECTIONS Connecting to a TV You can connect your camera to your television, computer, or printer to view picture you have taken. Video Audio 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 74) 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 (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. button and use the Up/Down 1. Press the 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. 5. Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete. 1. Start a computer to which ArcSoft software has been installed. Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. 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.
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. 3. Press the button to confirm the setting. To find out if a printer is PictBridge compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check the manual for specifications.
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.
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) 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 52. 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 : G1 "Design and specifications are subject to change without notice." Effective Image Sensor Pixels 7.07 Megapixels Image Sensor 7.40 Megapixels [1/2.5” Charge Coupled Device (CCD)] Lens Focal Length F = 6.4mm (Wide) ~ 19.2mm (Tele) 35mm film equivalent 38mm (Wide) ~ 114mm (Tele) F number F3.5 (Wide) ~ F4.
Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes File Format 88 Still Image Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movie Image Compression: MPEG4, Audio: G.711 [Monoaural] Audio WAVE [Monoaural] (Max 60 seconds) Shooting Modes Auto, Manual, Image Stabilization, Movie, Scene (Sport, Children, Indoor, Leaf, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Glass, Museum, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait), Panorama, Portrait Face-Detection Yes Red-eye Removal Yes Panorama Stitching Yes LCD Display 2.
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. 2.
Recording Media Other Features SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 4GB support) PictBridge, Exif Print Support, Multi-language Support (11 languages) Jacks USB2.0/AV-OUT (Integrated Proprietary Connector) Power Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery GB-20, 3.7V 750mAh Battery Charger Shooting Capability (Battery Performance) 90 Internal Memory: 26MB Input Voltage : AC 100 to 240V, 50/60Hz, 100mA Output Voltage : DC 4.2V, 500mA Approx.
Appendices Specifications : A730/A830 "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)] Lens Focal Length F = 6.1mm (Wide) ~ 18.3mm (Tele) 35mm film equivalent 36mm (Wide) ~ 108mm (Tele) F number F2.8 (Wide) ~ F4.
Number of Recording Pixels Movie A730: 7MP, 6MP(3:2), 5MP(16:9), 4MP, 3MP, 2MP, 1MP, 0.3MP A830: 8MP, 7MP(3:2), 6MP(16:9), 5MP, 3MP, 2MP, 1MP, 0.3MP 640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps, 320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes File Format 92 Still Image (See page36) Still Image Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movie Image Compression: MPEG4, Audio: G.
LCD Display 2.
Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro Internal Flash (Shooting Range) Gno. 6.5 (ISO 100) (Shooting Range) Wide: Approx. 0.3m~4.6m / Tele: Approx. 0.3m~2.7m (ISO 400) Recording Media SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 4GB support) Other Features PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-language Support (11 languages) Jacks USB2.0/AV-OUT (Integrated Proprietary Connector), DC-IN 3.
Appendices Specifications : E850/E1030/E1040/E1240 "Design and specifications are subject to change without notice." Model name E850 Effective Image Sensor 8.0 Megapixels Pixels E1030 E1040 E1240 10.1 Megapixels 10.1 Megapixels 12.19 Megapixels Image Sensor 8.5 Megapixels 1/2.5" CCD 10.54 Megapixels 1/1.7" CCD 10.54 Megapixels 1/1.7" CCD 12.52 Megapixels 1/1.7" CCD Lens Focal Length F = 4.67mm(Wide) ~ 23.35mm(Tele) 7.5mm(Wide) ~ 22.5mm (Tele) 8.8mm (Wide) ~ 35.2mm (Tele) 8.8mm (Wide) ~ 35.
Model name E850 E1030 Anti-Handshake Electronic Image Stabilization Digital Zoom 4.5X digital zoom (Combined Zoom: 22.5X) 4.5X digital zoom (Combined Zoom: 13.5X) E1040 E1240 4.5X digital zoom (Combined Zoom: 18X) 4.5X digital zoom (Combined Zoom: 18X) 10MP, 9MP(3:2), 10MP, 9MP(3:2), 12MP, 10MP(3:2), Number of Recording 8MP, 7MP(3:2), Pixels : Still Image (See 6MP(16:9), 5MP, 3MP, 7MP(16:9), 5MP, 3MP, 7MP(16:9), 5MP, 3MP, 9MP(16:9), 6MP, 3MP, 2MP, 1MP, 0.3MP 2MP, 1MP, 0.3MP 2MP, 1MP, 0.
Model name File Format : Movie E850 E1030 E1040 E1240 Image Compression: MPEG4, Audio: G.711 [Monoaural] File Format :Audio WAVE [Monoaural] (Max 60 seconds) Shooting Modes Auto, Manual, Image Stabilization, Movie, Scene (Sport, Children, Indoor, Leaf, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Glass, Museum, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait), Panorama, Portrait Face-Detection Yes Red-eye Removal Yes Panorama Stitching Yes LCD Display 3.0 inch LTPS TFT color LCD (230,400 pixels) 2.
Model name E850 E1030 ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO 80/100/ 200/400/800/1600 Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600/(3200 equivalent) (TBD) 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 Shooti
Model name E850 E1030 E1040 E1240 Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro Gno. 6.5 (ISO 100) Internal Flash (Shooting Range) Recording Media (Shooting Range) (Wide): Approx. 0.3m~3.9m (Tele) : Approx. 0.3m~2.6m (ISO 400) (Shooting Range) (Wide): Approx. 0.3m~4.6m (Tele) : Approx. 0.3m~2.6m (ISO 400) (Shooting Range) (Wide): Approx. 0.3m~4.4m (Tele) : Approx. 0.3m~2.
Model name E850 E1030 E1040 E1240 98.5 x 58.5 x 24mm 98.5mm x 58.5mm x 24mm Shooting Capability Approx. 210 shots (based on CIPA standards) (Battery Performance) 100 Operation Environment o Temperature: 0~40 C, Humidity: 0~90% Dimensions (W x H x D) 99mm x 60.1mm x 25.7mm 103.6mm x 56mm x 25mm Mass Approx. 155g (without the battery) Approx. 150g Approx. 145g Approx.
Error messages Messages Explanation No card • The memory card is not inserted. Card error • The memory card is not formatted. (See P.69) 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 Possible causes • The battery has run out. Solution • Charge the battery or replace with a fully charged battery. Camera does not turn on. • The battery is not inserted correctly. Camera turns off suddenly during operation. • The battery has run out. • Charge the battery or replace with a fully charged battery. • The lens is dirty. • Use a soft cloth to clean the lens on your camera The picture is blurred. Images, video clips, and audio files cannot be saved.
Problem Possible causes • The memory card is full. No picture is taken when pressing the shutter button. • No available space to store the files. • The mode dial is in Playback mode. • The camera is not connected to the printer correctly. Images cannot print from the connected printer. • The printer is not PictBridge compatible. • The printer is out of paper or out of ink. • The paper is jammed. 104 Solution • Replace the memory card with a new one or clean off current memory card.
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