GE C1233SL manual

GE Digital Camera C1033 / C1233 Appendix Camera connectivity Using the Menus Playback Camera function controls Basic operation Preparations User Manual imagination at work[...]

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ii ii 1 SAFE T Y PRECAUTIONS Camera notes: Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations: • In the rain, very humid and dusty places. • In a place where the camera can be exposed directly to the sunlight or subject to high temperature, e.g. Inside a closed car in summer. • In a place where the camera is subject to a high [...]

ii 1 BEFORE YOU ST ART Preface Thank you for purchasing this GE digital camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for futur e reference. Copyright © Copyright 2010 General Imaging Company All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or transl[...]

2 3 • Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods. • Download all pictures and remove the batteries from the camera if you are going to store the camera for long periods of time. • Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or solvent- based cleaners to clean the camera. To clean, wipe the camera with a slightly damp sof[...]

2 3 3 WARNING .......................................................................i SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................ii BEFORE YOU START .................................................... 1 Preface .........................................................................................1 Copyright ............[...]

4 Size .................................................................................... 22 Color .................................................................................. 23 USING THE MODES ................................................... 24 LCD Screen Display ................................................................ 24 Still[...]

5 Continuous Shot ............................................................. 39 Date Imprint .................................................................... 40 Quick Review ................................................................... 41 Digital Zoom .................................................................... 41 Movie Menu ..[...]

6 6 7 Transferring Files to your PC ....................................... 59 Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer .............. 61 Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 61 Connecting the Camera and Printer .......................... 62 Using the PictBridge Menu .........................................[...]

6 7 GET TING RE ADY Your package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your vendor . Unpacking Wrist Strap USB Cable CD-ROM Warranty Card AA-size Alkaline Batteries[...]

8 9 Camera Views Front View Back View Right View 1 2 3 4 7 6 5 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15[...]

8 9 9 Top View Left View Bottom View 1 Flash Lamp 12 Flash Mode/Right Button 2 Timer Indicator 13 Delete Button/Down Button 3 Lens 14 Face Detection/Left button 4 Microphone 15 Function/OK Button 5 LCD Screen 16 USB/AV Port 6 Status Indicator 17 Wrist Strap 7 Zoom Button 18 Shutter Button 8 Playback Button 19 Power Button 9 Menu Button 20 Speaker 1[...]

10 11 Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) 2. Insert the enclosed batteries into the battery slot in the correct direction. 1. Open the battery compartment .[...]

10 11 11 4. Close the battery compartment . 3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory card slot as shown.[...]

12 13 12 13 Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use of 64MB to16 GB memory cards from recognized manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and Toshiba is recommended for reliable data storage. To remove the SD/SDHC car d, open the battery compartment and gently push the card to release it . Pull the card out carefully. Turning On and O P[...]

12 13 12 13 Using the Mode Button The GE camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to switch between dierent modes with ease. Press Left/Right button to choose the mode, press to select. All the available modes are listed as follows: Mode Name Icon Description Auto mode Switch to take still pictures in automatic mode. Panorama mod[...]

14 15 Setting Date/Time and Language To s et the la ngua ge, da te, an d ti me, go to the follo win g s etup opt ions in the Setup menu. • Date / Time • Language To access the Setup menu, do the following: 1. Press Power to turn the camera on. 2. Press the button, switch among the setting menus by using the Left/Right button to select the corre[...]

14 15 15 The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically appear when the camera is turned on the rst time. Setting the Language 1. Use the Up/Down button to go to the Language . Then press the Right button to enter the setting. 2. Use the Left/Right buttons to select the desired language. 3. Press the butt on to conrm the setting.[...]

16 17 16 17 If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor . If any of the following situations arise, take the recommended immediate action indicated below: • If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and running water . • If liqu[...]

16 17 16 17 Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Press the Zoom button of the camera to zoom in or out on the subject while taking pictures. Zoom button Zoom indicator (See “Digital Zoom“ on page 41) When the optical zoom reaches its maximum value, release the Zoom button then press it again f[...]

18 19 Basic Functions Menu The Basic Function Menus of the camera include Flash, Self- timer, Macro Capture, and Exposure Compensation. The suitable function setting can let you shoot better photos. Set the basic functions as per the following steps: 1. Pull up the Basic Function Menus by pressing Right/Flash button. 2. Press Left/Right button to s[...]

18 19 19 • Flash : Forced o Flash is turned o. • Flash : Slow Synchro This allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the night time backdrop. • Flash : Red-Eye + Slow Synchro Using this mode for slow synchro shots with red-eye reduction. Self-timer/Continuous Capture • Self-time : 2 sec A [...]

20 21 Advanced Functions Menu The Advanced Functions Menu of the camera include Image Size, Image Quality, White Balance, Image Color and ISO etc. The suitable function setting can let you shoot better photos and videos. Set the advanced functions as per the following steps: 1. Pull up the Advanced Function Menus by pressing button. 2. Press Left/R[...]

20 21 21 WB (White Balance) The White Balance allows you to adjust the color temperature under dierent light source to ensure faithful color reproduction. The options of White Balance include: • WB : Auto • WB : Daylight • WB : Cloudy • WB : Fluorescent • WB : Fluorescent CWF • WB : Incandescent • WB : Manual (Press the shutter b u[...]

22 Quality The quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the images. Higher quality settings give better photos, but will take up more memory space. The picture quality of image has totally three options: • Quality : Best • Quality : Fine • Quality : Normal Size The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A higher image [...]

23 Color The color setting allows you to add artistic eects directly when taking pictures. You can try dier ent color tones to alter the mood of your pictures. The color options include: • Color : Auto • Color : Black & White • Color : Sepia • Color : Vivid[...]

24 25 LCD Screen Display USING THE MODES Still Picture Mode Display Mode: 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 17 18 19 20 2 1 1 Shooting Mode Icons Auto mode Scene mode Stabilization mode Portrait Panorama mode 2 AF Mode Single-AF Multi-AF 3 Expo Metering Spot Center AiAE 4 Image Size 5 Image Quality[...]

24 25 25 6 Remaining number of pictures 7 Memory card/built-in memory 8 Battery Status 9 WT Ratio (Displayed only when zoom is activated) 10 Zoom 11 Exposure 12 ISO Value 13 Histogram 14 Focus Frame 15 Continuous Shot 16 Face Detection 17 Picture Color 18 White Balance 19 Macro Mode 20 Self-timer Self-time : 2-sec Self-time : 10-sec 21 Flash Mode F[...]

26 Video Shooting Mode Display Mode : 1 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Video Mode icon 2 Continuous AF Single-AF 3 Metering Spot Center AiAE 4 Video Quality 5 Focus Frame 6 Self-timer Self-time : 2-sec Self-time : 10-sec 7 Remaining Time for Video Recording 8 Memory Card/Built-in Memory 9 Battery Status 10 WT Ratio (Displayed only when zoom is activ[...]

27 Playback mode display Mode: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1. Play Mode icon 2. Picture File 3. File protection 4. Picture Number 5. Memory Card/Built-in Memory 6. Battery Status 7. Image Zoom 8. The current display area 9. Aecting regional 10. Memory Space (this picture/Total number of pictures) 11. Recording Date and Time 12. DPOF le[...]

28 29 28 29 Panorama mode 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 Mode. Then enter the Photo Setup to Select either Auto Stitching or Manual Stitc[...]

28 29 28 29 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. Press the button, select the Scene Mode menu with the Left/Right button, and the LCD screen will show the gure as b[...]

30 30 31 Snow Suitable for snowy landscape. Camera automatically adjusts and corrects exposure value (EV). Fireworks For shooting at night and reworks. Shutterspeed is slower than normal. (Use of tripod is recommended) Museum For shooting in museums or places where ash is not allowed. Night landscape For shooting night scenes. Use of tripod i[...]

30 31 1. After selecting the scene type, press the button to activate. 2. To select a dierent scene type, press the button to enter the main function menu. Then press it again to return to the to Scene selection menu. The main function menu also allows you to adjust the image quality and image size. Please refer to the " Advanced Functions [...]

32 33 32 33 The Face Detection mode will detect and focus on faces of persons during picture shooting so that the faces will be clearer . 1. In Shooting Mode, press the Left/Face Detection button to turn on the Face Detection and an icon ( ) appears on the LCD. 2. Hold the camera securely, and point the camera towards the subject to start the face [...]

32 33 32 33 Viewing Photos and Videos PLAYBA CK To view the captur ed photos and video clips on the LCD screen: 1. Press button to go to the 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 [...]

34 35 34 35 During video playback, you can press the Up/Down button to adjust the volume. Thumbnail View When in Playback mode, press one end of the Zoom button ( ) to display the thumbnail of photos and videos on the screen. 1. Use the Zoom button to switch between the 2x2 , 3x3 , and 4x4 thumbnail display. 2. Use Up/Down/Left/Right to select a ph[...]

34 35 34 35 Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) The zoom buttons can also be used during playback. This allows you to magnify photos up to 2 ~ 8X. 1. Press button to go to the Playback mode. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a photo to magnify. 3. Press one end of the Zoom button ( ) to zoom in. 4. Use the Zoom buttons to[...]

36 37 36 37 Using the Delete Button In Playback Mode, you can press the Down/Delete button to delete pictures or videos. To delete pictures or videos: 1. Press button to go to the Playback Mode. 2. Select a picture or video clip you want to delete with the Left/Right button. 3. Press the Down/Delete button and the delete screen appears. 4. Select Y[...]

36 37 36 37 Still Menu USING THE MENUS Mode: In any of the above Still Picture Modes, press the button to go to the Still Picture menu. To adjust each setting: 1. In the Still Picture menu, switch between dierent Photo Setup or Camera Setup pages using the Left/Right button, to select the page with the function you want to adjust and press the D[...]

38 AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) Use this setting to control the auto-focus mechanism while taking pictures. 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 nd the focus point . Continuous AF Afte[...]

39 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Use this setting to select an area for the exposure to be obtained. Three options are available: • Spot • Center-Weight • AiAE (Articial Intelligence AE) Continuous Shot Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. Once in this mode, you must continuously hold down the Shutter button to use this fun[...]

40 The ash is designed not to work in this mode in order to enable quick succession of shots. Continuous Shot can only be selected in Self-timer Mode. Date Imprint Include a Date/Time stamp in the photo image. • O • Date • Date / Time[...]

41 Quick Review This setting refers to the quick photo review immediately after taking a picture. The picture stays on the LCD scr een for an adjustable period of time. Four options are available: • O • 1 sec • 2 sec • 3 sec Digital Zoom Use this setting to enable or disable the digital zoom function. When disabled, only the optical zoom[...]

42 43 Movie Menu Mode: In the Movie Mode, press the button to go to the corre- sponding Movie menu. To congure each setting: 1. In the Movie menu, switch between the Movie Setup or dierent Camera Setup pages using the Left/Right button, select the page with the function you want to adjust and press the Down button. 2. Press the Up/Down button[...]

42 43 43 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Set metering mode for various lighting conditions. Three options are available: • Spot • Center • AiAE (Articial Intelligence AE) Continuous AF After Continuous AF is turned on, the camera will adjust focus automatically in response to any camera or subject movement .[...]

44 45 Playback Menu Mode : In Playback mode, press the button to enter the Playback menu. Please refer to the following sections for detailed instructions on the various menu options. Protect To prevent any pictur es or videos from being accidentally erased, use this setting to lock one or all of the les. To protect/unprotect a pictur e or video[...]

44 45 45 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 to enter the submenu. 4. Press the button to select Yes to lock. For locked picture/video, use Unlock option to unlock it . 5. A key ( [...]

46 • Delete All : 1. In the Delete option, select All and then press button. 2. Using the Up/Down buttons, select Yes (to delete all les) or No (to cancel and return to the previous menu). The “ ” indicator means a le is protected. File protection must be removed rst before a le can be deleted. Deleting les will cause DPOF sett[...]

47 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 menu. 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 buttons and navigation buttons to adjust the trimmin[...]

48 48 49 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. Select the Rotate setting from the Playback menu as described previously. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a picture to rotate. 3[...]

48 49 Display Setup Mode : Press button in Playback mode to enter Display Setup menu. Refer to the following sections for details of every setting. Slideshow This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a slideshow . 1. Select the slideshow menu, press the right button to enter the options menu. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons t[...]

50 Wallpaper Settings Use this setting to select your favorite picture to use as a background on the LCD screen. 1. Pre ss Dow n bu tton to select the W allpape r Sett ing men u. 2. Press Right button, and the camera will enter the Wal lpap er Set tin g interface. Menu Wallpaper : Use Up/Down button to select the Menu Wallpaper option, press button[...]

51 Startup Screen: Use Up/Down button to select the Startup Screen option, press to conrm or press Left button to return to last page, and press to exit the menu. • User • GE logo Set back to defaults: Use Up/Down button to select Set back to defaults, press to conrm or press Left button to return to last page, and press to exit the menu.[...]

52 53 Setup Menu Mode : The Setup menu for the camera is available in all modes. Each menu page can be selected by pressing the button and switching between menus with the Left/Right button. To adjust the settings: 1. Select the menu page with the function you want to adjust and press the Down button. 2. Switch between dierent functions with the[...]

52 53 53 Beep Use this setting to adjust the vo lume of beep when buttons ar e pressed and change the tones for Shutter button, self-timer , and power-on/power-o. To change this setting: 1. Select the Beep setting fr om the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to switch between volume, shutter tone, key tone,[...]

54 54 55 Power Saver This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your battery. Follow the steps below to turn o the LCD screen and camera automatically after a period of inactivity. 1. Select the Power Save setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Press the Up/Down button to select the power[...]

54 55 Date/Time See “ Setting the Date and Time “ section on page 14. Language See “ Setting the Language “ section on page 15. Format Memory Please note: formatting enables you to delete all contents in the memory card and built-in memory, including protected photo and movie les. To use this setting: 1. Select the Format in File and Sof[...]

56 File Numbering After you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it as le that ends with a serial number . You can use this item to choose whether the le is serially numbered or begins with 1 and is saved in another folder on the memory card. 1. Select the File Name in File and Software menu. 2. Select the option with the Up/Dow[...]

57 FW Version (Firmware V er sion) Use this setting to view the current camera rmware version. 1. Select the FW Version in File and Software menu. 2. If SD card contains a new version of rmware, please upgrade accordingly as necessary. To update to the latest rmware version, you can go to the following website:www . ge.com/digitalcameras a[...]

58 59 58 59 The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to accommodate dierent regional standards. The appr opriate setting will vary between regions. NTSC: USA , Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc. P AL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiw an), Oceania, etc. Note: The TV output will not display pr operly if an incorr ect video system is selected. U[...]

58 59 58 59 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 congured to connect [...]

60 60 61 Windows operating system (Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7.) Click the [Safely remove the hardware] icon and remove the USB connector according to the appeared menu. Macintosh Drag the untitled icon to the Trash. ("Untitled") 5. Disconnect the camera once transfer is completed. If the USB option is set to [P C] [...]

60 61 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 nd out if a printer is PictBridge compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check the manual for specications.With the PictBridge function on you[...]

62 62 63 Connecting the camera and printer. 1. Make sur e 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 . If the camera is not connected to a PictBridge compatible printer , the following error message appea[...]

62 63 After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge menu appears. Select a menu item with the Up/Down button and press the Right button or button t o enter the item. Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting. Print with date If you have set the date and time of your camera, the date and time will be recor[...]

64 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 conrm the printing, or Cancel . Then pr ess the button. Print without date Use this setting to print the photos without dates on them. 1. Select Print without date from th[...]

65 5. Select Yes to conrm the printing, or Cancel . Then pr ess 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. 2. Select Yes to conrm the printing, or Cancel . Then pr ess the button.[...]

66 66 67 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 46. 1. Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge men u. The follow- ing screen appears. 2. Select Yes to conrm the printing, or Cancel . Then pr ess the button[...]

66 67 Model name C1033 C1233 Eective Image Sensor Pixels 10.1 Megapixels 12.1 Megapixels Image Sensor 10.3 Megapixels [1/2.5” (CCD)] 12.2 Megapixels [1/2.3” (CCD)] Lens Focal Length F = 5.2mm (Wide) ~ 15.6mm (Tele) 35mm lm equivalent 31.2mm (Wide) ~ 93.6mm (Tele) 28.8mm (Wide) ~ 86.4mm (Tele) F number F3.5 (Wide) ~ F6.4 (Tele) Constructio[...]

68 Model name C1033 C1233 Number of Recording Pixels Still Image 10MP, 9MP(3:2), 8MP , 7MP(16:9), 5MP, 3MP, 0.3MP 12MP, 10MP(3:2), 9MP(16:9), 10MP , 8MP , 5MP, 3MP, 0.3MP 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) Movie Quic[...]

69 Model name C1033 C1233 Pan-Capture Panorama Yes LCD Display 2.4 inch (112,320 pixels) LTPS (low-temperature polycrystalline silicon) TFT color LCD ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600 AF Method Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection Light Metering Method Articial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fi[...]

70 70 71 Model name C1033 C1233 Internal Flash (Shooting Range) Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro Shooting Range Wide: Approx. 0.3m~2.3m / Tele: Approx. 0.3m ~ 1.9m (ISO 400) Recording Media Internal Memory: 5MB Internal Memory: 7.57MB SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 16GB support) SD Card/SDHC Card (U[...]

70 71 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 p[...]

72 72 73 Messages Explanation When the camera is used for longer than the specied time it may be damaged. • During underwater recording or shooting, the camera was kept under water longer than the specied time. Card is not formatted, format? • Conrm whether the memory card should be formatted. This image cannot be deleted • The pictu[...]

72 73 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Solution Camera does not turn on. • The battery has run out. • The battery is not inserted cor- rectly. • Replace with a fully charged battery. Camera turns o suddenly during operation. • The battery has run out. • Replace with a fully charged battery. The picture is blurred. • The lens i[...]

74 Problem Possible causes Solution No picture is taken when pressing the Shutter button. • The memory card is full. • No available space to store the les. • The mode dial is in Playback mode. • Replace the memory card with a new one or clean o current memory card. • Delete unwanted images. • The memory card is locked. Images cann[...]

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