GE DSC-X2600-BK-US-1 manual

EN GE Digital Camera Power PRO Series: X2600 User Manual imagination at work[...]

1 Declaration of Conformity Responsible Party: General Imaging Company Ad d r e ss : 14 1 1 W . 19 0 t h S t r e e t, Su i t e 5 5 0, G a r de n a , CA 9 0 24 8 , U .S .A . Customer Service Telephone Number: +1-800-730-6597 (O ut s id e U .S . & C an ad a: + 1 -3 10 -7 55 - 68 57 ) For Customers in the U .S. A . Tested to Comply with FCC Standa[...]

2 SAFE T Y NOTES Safety notes for this camera • Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects. • Do not attempt to disassemble the camera. • To prevent the camera fr om being damaged by moisture, do n ot use or s tore th e ca mera in ver y hu mid envi ron ment s, such as in rain or near bod ies of wate r . • Do not use or store th[...]

3 • Do not store the battery in a hot environment or in direct sunlight . • Only use the supplied battery. • If the rechargeable Li-ion battery supplied with the camera needs to be replaced, contact the retailer or the customer service number listed in this manual. • If the rechargeable Li-ion battery in this camera overheats during chargin[...]

4 • When you insert a memory card, make sure the notch of the card matches the markings on the top of the card slot . Other Safety Notes • Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera o during the update process. Doing so may cause incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later . • Do not hang the camera or strap arou[...]

5 BEFORE YOU ST ART ............................................1 SAFET Y NOTES ..................................................... 2 CONTENTS ............................................................5 GET TING RE ADY ..................................................7 Accessories Included ......................................................[...]

6 Reviewing Pictures/Videos ............................................................25 Understanding the Review Icons .........................................26 Playing a Video .........................................................................27 Deleting Pictures/Videos ....................................................... 27 Deleting[...]

7 GET TING RE ADY Your camera box should contain the camera model you pur chased along with the following accessories. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer . Accessories Included USB Cable Warranty Card Shoulder Strap Lens Cap User Manual User Manual Lens cap strap AA-Size Alkaline Batteries[...]

8 Setting Up Y our Camera Inserting the Batteries 1 Pr es s an d ho ld t he do or l oc k wh il e sl id in g th e do or op en . 2[...]

9 Storing Pictures on an SD/SDHC Card Your camera has enough internal memory for a couple of test pictures. We highly recommend purchasing a Class 4 or higher SD/SDHC Card (up to 32 GB) to conveniently store more pictures/videos. (Card class is typically shown on the card and/or packaging) NOTE: Y our camera also accepts EYE-FI Cards (type X2). To [...]

10 Turning on the Camera 1 If t he l en s ca p is c ov eri ng t he l en s, r emo ve i t. 2 Pu ll b ac k on t he O N/ OF F swit ch , an d th en re le as e it. FF[...]

11 Setting the Language, Date/Time The rst time you turn on the camera, you will be prompted to choose your language and set the date/time. Choose your language: 1 Press to highlight your desired language. 2 Press the OK button. Set the date and time: 1 Press to change the date format , if desired. 2 Press to highlight the year , month, date, ho[...]

12 Attaching the Strap[...]

13 When you turn the camera on for the rst time, the mode dial should be in Smart Capture Mode and ready to take pictur es. 1 Use the LCD to preview the picture. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway down to focus and set exposure. 3 When the Focus brackets turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. Taking Pictures in Smart Capture Mode [...]

14 Changing Between Tools View and Clean View Press the Display button to change between Clean View and Tools View . Clean View In “clean” view; no tools appear . (Press the Menu button to change settings) Tools View Tools appear at the top of the LCD (Only Available in P and M Modes). 3.2 3.2 Press to choose a Tool, then pr ess OK. Tools View [...]

15 Monitoring the Battery Level Keep your batteries fully charged or keep fresh batteries on hand. Full Three Quarters Half One Quarter/Critical Recording a Video The camera is always ready to record a video—just pr ess and release the Record Video button . (Press and release it again to stop recording)[...]

16 Using other Picture Modes Turn the Mode Dial. Note: If you choose SCN (Scene), press to highlight a Scene Mode, then press OK. Capture Modes Auto Scene Landscape P Program (P) Panorama M Manual (M) Scene Modes Sport Night Portrait Night Landscape Portrait Using the Zoom Use optical zoom to get closer to your subject before taking a picture or vi[...]

17 Using the Flash Button Use the ash when you take pictures at night , indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. O N / O F F Flash Modes (vary by picture-taking mode) Auto Red-Eye Reduction Force Flash O Press the Flash button to cycle through ash modes.The curr ent ash mode appears at the bottom of the LCD. Using the Focus Button Mode De[...]

18 Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. Place the camera on a tripod or at surface. 1. Choose a Setting: • 10 seconds - A pictur e is taken after a 10-second delay (so you have time to get into the scene). • 2 seconds - A picture is taken after a 2-second delay (for a stead[...]

19 Taking Burst Pictures While the Shutter Button is pressed in Burst Mode, the camera will take pictures @ approximately 0.8 fps (frames per second) until there is no more storage space. Press the Self-Timer/Burst Button to cycle through available modes.The Burst icon appears at the bottom of the LCD. 1. Press the Self-Timer/Burst Button until the[...]

20 Using Scene Mode Choose a Scene Mode before taking a picture. 1. Turn the Mode Dial to SCN (Scene modes). 2. Press to choose the desired Scene Mode, then press OK. NOTE: To r eturn to Smart Capture Mode, go back to Step 1 and choose Smart Capture. 3. Scene Mode Description Flower Close-ups Sunset Su bje cts a t d usk Backlight Subjects that are [...]

21 Taking Panoramic Pictur es Use panorama to "stitch" up to 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. NOTE: Individual pictures ar e not saved, even if panorama capture is cancelled before stitching occurs. (Focus and expo- sure are set with the rst picture. The ash is set to O.) 1. Turn the Mode Dial to Panorama . The default directio[...]

22 Turning on the Date Stamp Featur e You can turn on the Date Stamp feature so that new pictur es are stamped with the date on which they were taken. IMPORT ANT: You can only add a date stamp when the camera is in a picture-taking mode (not in Review mode when a pic- ture has already been taken). When you turn on Date Stamp, all new pictures that [...]

23 Exposure Compensation Shutter Speed Aperture Date Stamp Flash Compensation ISO White Balance More Tools Mode When to use Press t o control Program AE Mode oers the ease of auto exposure with full access to all manual controls. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting. Exposure compensat[...]

24 Choosing a Focus/Exposure Zone ( * ) Choose the Focus/Exposure Zone best suited to your subjects. 1. If the toolbar is hidden, press to reveal it . 2. In a picture-taking mode, press to highlight Focus/Ex- posure Zone , then press OK. 3. Press t o highlight a setting: • Face Priority - The camera gives focus priority to faces. • Multi-Zone -[...]

25 Reviewing Pictures/Videos Reviewing Pictur es, Videos 1. Press the Review Button . The most recent picture/video is displayed. 2. Press t o view the previous or next picture. • To play a video, press the OK button. • To return to picture-taking mode, pr ess the Shutter Button halfway down. Turning on the Camera in Review Mode You can turn on[...]

26 Understanding the Review Icons 1. Camera 2. Home 3. Multi-Up 4. Tags 5. Print 6. Slide Show 7. Rewind/Play/Fast-Forward 8. Battery Level 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7[...]

27 Playing a Video 1. Press the Review Button . The most recent picture/video is displayed. 2. Press t o nd a video. 3. Press OK to play the video. • To pause, press OK. (While paused, you can press for previous/next frame.) • To adjust the volume during playback, press . To return to picture-taking mode, pr ess the Shutter Button halfway do[...]

28 A check mark appears. Press OK a second time to remove a check mark. 5. Highlight Delete, then press OK. The selected pictures/videos are deleted. To return to Picture-T aking Mode, press the Shutter Button halfway down. Delete all Pictures/Videos that have been saved to computer To save space and stay organized, you can delete fr om your camera[...]

29 Using the Home Icon When you rst press the Review Button, you see the most recent picture or video. For a dierent view , choose the Home icon and view pictures organized by: • Date Tak en • People (only if face tags have been added, T agging people) • Keywor ds (only if keyword tags have been added, T agging with keywords) • Videos[...]

30 Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) You can magnify a picture while in r eview . 1. Press the Review Button . Select a picture. 2. To zoom in, turn the zoom dial clockwise, aiming the pointer at T (Telephoto " "). To zoom out, turn the zoom dial counter-clockwise, aiming the pointer at W (Wide Angle " "). 3. While m[...]

31 Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television You can display pictures/videos on a television, computer monitor , or any device equipped with a composite video or HDMI input . (Cables may be sold separately) Use the camera controls to navigate through pictures/videos on the television. HDMI Cable AV Cable HDMI Cable[...]

32 Running a Slideshow Use slideshow to display your pictures/videos on the LCD. 1. Press the Review Button . The most recent picture/video is displayed. 2. If the toolbar is hidden, press to display it . 3. Press and to highlight slideshow , then press OK. The slideshow starts with the current picture, then shows each picture/video once. To interr[...]

33 When you tag faces, you're helping your camera to recognize people by name. Then it matches names and faces in pictures you've taken—and those you take in the future! 1. Press the Review Button . The most recent picture/video is displayed. 2. If the toolbar is hidden, press to display it . 3. Press and to highlight Tags , then pr ess[...]

34 Updating Names/Tags 1. Press the Review Button . The most recent picture/video is displayed. 2. If the toolbar is hidden, press to display it . 3. Press and to highlight Tags , then pr ess OK. 4. Highlight Tag People, then press OK. 5. Highlight Edit Names, then highlight a name to modify, then press OK. 6. When nished typing, highlight Done,[...]

35 Tagging with Keyw ords Tag pictures to make them easy to nd, later . 1. Press the Review Button . The most recent picture/video is displayed. 2. If the toolbar is hidden, press to display it . 3. Press and to highlight Tags , then pr ess OK. 4. Highlight Keyword T ag, then press OK. 5. Highlight a Tag (or choose "+" to add a new key[...]

36 1. Turn the camera o. 2. Using the Camera USB cable, connect the camera to a computer USB port . (Use only the cable included with this camera) 3. Turn the camera on. 4. Follow the computer prompts to transfer pictures/videos to your computer. Pictures/videos that you tag for sharing could be emailed or uploaded to social networking sites. (S[...]

37 You should adjust settings to get the best results fr om your camera. NOTE: Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn o the camera. Y ou can also use the Toolbar to access many of these settings (Changing between T ools View and Clean View). 1. In Picture-Taking Mode, press the Menu Button. 2. Press to[...]

38 AF Control (Still) Choose an auto-focus setting. Available in Program AE, Pan- orama, and Scene modes. Continuous AF - Because the camera is always focusing, there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to focus. Single AF - Focuses when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down. (This setting uses less battery power) LCD Brightnes[...]

39 Active Image Sensor Pixels 16.08 Megapixels Total Image Sensor Pixels 16.44 Megapixels [1/2.3"CCD] Lens Focal Length 4.7mm (Wide) — 122.2mm (Tele) [35mm Film Equivalent] [26mm (Wide) — 676mm (Tele)] F Number F3.2 (Wide) — F5.6 (Tele) Lens Construction 10 groups 14 elements Optical Zoom 26x Focusing Range 0.5 [m] - Innity (@ Wide St[...]

40 Number of Recording Pixels Still Image 16M P: 46 08 ×3 45 6 , (3 :2 )1 4M P: 46 08 ×3 07 2, ( 1 6: 9) 12 MP : 4 60 8× 25 92 , 6M P: 28 80 ×2 16 0 , 3M P: 2 04 8× 1 53 6 Movie 12 80 × 72 0 (3 0f ps ), 64 0× 48 0 (3 0f p s) DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes File Format Still Image Exif 2.3 (JPEG) Movie Movie Format: H.264 (MP4), Audio: AAC [Mo[...]

41 LCD Display 3.0 inch (230k Pixels) ISO Sensitivity Auto, 64/100/200/400/800/1600 AF Method Continuous AF , Single AF Exposure Metering Method Multi-Pattern, Center-Weighted, Face Priority Exposure Control Method Program AE (AE-Lock Available) Exposure Compensation ±2.0EV With 1/3 EV Steps Shutter Speed Smart Capture Mode: Auto (1/2-1/2000 Sec.)[...]

42 Flash Flash Method Pop-Up Flash Modes Auto (With Digital Red-Eye Reduction) Auto + Red-Eye Reduction (With Pre-Flash and Digital Red-Eye Reduction) Fill (With Digital Red-Eye Reduction) OFF Shooting Range Wide: 0.5 – 5.5 m at ISO 400, Smart Capture, Tele: 2.2 – 3.1 m at ISO 800, Smart Capture, Recording Media Internal Memory: Approx. 28MB SD[...]

43 Prompts and Warning Messages Message Description Action Warning! Battery exhausted The camera battery is used up. It is a warning indicating that the camera is going to shut down. R ep la ce n e w ba tt er ie s or r ech ar ge Li -i o n ba tt er y. T he c a me ra w il l sh u t do wn in 2 s ec on ds . Lens obstruction, Re-start Camera The lens is [...]

44 Message Description Action Image cannot be saved, improper alignment . Please try again. The saved panoramic pictures cannot be stitched. Retry taking the panoramic picture. The message will disappear after 2 seconds. Firmware update failed. The camera cannot be updated during the rmware update process. The camera will shut down in 2 seconds.[...]

45 Message Description Action Write Protect ! The SD card is locked. Remove SD card and switch the lever on the side of card to UNLOCK. The message will disappear after 2 seconds. Card Full ! I n d i c a te s th at t he S D ca rd i s f u l l . Replace SD card with another that has available memory. The message will disappear after 2 seconds. Memory[...]

46 Message Description Action This image cannot be edited. The le format does not support editing or the edited le cannot be edited again. The message will disappear after 2 seconds. Exceeded maximum folder number . This indicates that the SD card exceeded the maximum number of folders (999). This could cause a long read time during the camer[...]

47 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Solution Camera does not turn on • The battery has been depleted. • The battery is not inserted correctly. • Recharge the battery. • Correctly reinstall the battery . Camera turns o suddenly during operation • The batteries have been depleted. • Recharge the battery. Images and video les [...]

48 Problem Possible Causes Solution Saving data to memory card is slow • Using a memory card below Class 4 may result in slower recording times. • Use an SD card with write Class higher than 4 to improve performance. Cannot write to the memory card • The SD memory card has been locked. • The camera may experience trouble recording HD movies[...]

http://www . ge.com/digitalcameras © 2012 General Imaging Company Printed in China imagination at work GE-X2600-EN-0 Fol l ow us on[...]