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User Manual
Digital Camera
GE
Preparations
Basic operation
Camera function controls
Playback
Using the Menus
Camera connectivity
A Series : A1255 / A1455
J Series : J1455 / Q1455
Appendix
WARNING
Do not expose the camera battery pack or other accessories to
rain or humidity to prevent re hazard or electric shock.
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.
For customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product complies
with the European requirements for safety, health,
environment and customer protection. "CE" marked cameras
are intended for sales in Europe.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV]
indicates separate collection of waste electrical and
electronic equipment in the European countries. Please
do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse. Please
use the return and collection systems available in your country
for the disposal of this product.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Name: A1255 / A1455 / J1455 / Q1455
Trade Name: GE
Responsible Party: General Imaging Co.
Address: 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena,
Customer Service Telephone Number:
(Outside U.S. & Canada: +1-310-755-6857)
Conforms to the following Standards:
EMC: EN 55022:1998/A1:2000/A2:2003 Class B
EN 55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003
EN 61000-3-2:2000/A1:2001
EN 61000-3-3:1995/A1:2001
following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/
EEC,2004/108/EEC)
CA 90248, U.S.A.
+1-800-730-6597
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SAFETY 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 magnetic
eld, e.g. near motors, transformers or magnets.
Do not place the camera on a wet surface or places where
dripping water or sand may come in contact with the camera,
which may cause irrepairable faults.
If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, we
suggest you remove the battery and the memory card from
the camera and keep them in dry environment.
If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold location to a
warm place, moisture may condense inside the camera. We
suggest you wait for a while before turing on the camera.
No compensation for loss of recordings. Loss of recordings
cannot be compensated for if a malfunction of your camera
or recording media, etc, makes the playback of recordings not
possible.
Battery notes:
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 re.
• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the
batteries.
Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children.
In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates and the
time for which they can be used shortens markedly.
Memory card notes:
When using a new memory card, or a memory card has been
initialized by a PC, be sure to format the card with your digital
camera before using it.
To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC’s hard disk
rst.
Do not change or delete the folder names or le names in the
memory card from your PC, as this may make it impossible
to recognize or misinterpret the original folder or le in your
camera.
The photos taken by this camera are stored in the auto-
generated folder in SD card. Please do not store photos that
are not taken by this model of camera, as this may make it
impossible to recognize the picture when the camera is in
playback mode. Please do not expose the camera to harsh
environments such as moisture or extreme temperatures,
which may shorten the life of your camera or damage the
batteries.
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BEFORE YOU START
Preface
Thank you for purchasing this GE digital camera. Please read
this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future
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 translated into
any language or computer language, in any form, by any
means, without the prior written permission of General Imaging Company.
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identi-
cation purposes only and are properties of their respective
owners.
Safety information
Please read the following important information carefully
before using the product.
• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera your-
self.
• Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper handling may
damage the product.
• Turn o the camera before inserting or removing the bat
tery and memory card.
• Use only the type of battery that come with the camera.
Using other types of batteries may damage the camera
and invalidate the warranty.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
•
Please not expose the camera to harsh environments such
as moisture, or extreme temperatures, which 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.
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• 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 solventbased cleaners to clean the camera. To clean, wipe the
camera with a slightly damp soft cloth.
About this manual
This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your
GE digital camera. Every eort has been made to ensure that
the contents of this manual are accurate, however General
Imaging Company reserves the right to make changes without
notice.
Symbols used in this manual
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to
help you locate information quickly and easily:
Indicates the useful information to know.
Indicates precautions to be taken while operating the
camera.
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CONTENTS
WARNING .......................................................................i
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................ii
BEFORE YOU START .................................................... 1
Preface .........................................................................................1
Copyright ............................................................................1
Trademarks ........................................................................1
Safety information ....................................................................1
About this manual .....................................................................2
Symbols used in this manual ..........................................2
CONTENTS .................................................................... 3
GETTING READY .......................................................... 7
Unpacking ...................................................................................7
Camera Views: A Series ............................................................8
Camera Views: J Series .......................................................... 10
Charging the Battery (J Series) ............................................. 12
Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC
Card (Not included) (A Series) ............................................... 13
Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) (J
Series) ......................................................................................... 17
Turning On and O ................................................................. 17
Using the Mode Dial ............................................................... 18
Setting Date/Time and Language ....................................... 19
Setting the Date and Time ...........................................19
Setting the Language .................................................... 20
About the LCD Screen ............................................................ 21
BASIC OPERATION ....................................................22
Shooting in Auto Mode ..........................................................22
Using the Zoom Function ...................................................... 22
Basic Functions Menu ............................................................ 23
Flash .................................................................................. 23
Self-timer/Continuous Capture ..................................24
Macro Mode ..................................................................... 24
Exposure Compensation ............................................... 24
Advanced Functions Menu ....................................................25
WB (White Balance) ....................................................... 26
ISO .....................................................................................26
Quality .............................................................................. 27
Size ....................................................................................27
Color .................................................................................. 28
USING THE MODES ...................................................29
LCD Screen Display ................................................................ 29
Still Picture Mode Display ............................................ 29
Video Shooting Mode Display ...................................... 31
Playback Mode Display ................................................. 32
ASCN mode ............................................................................... 33
Landscape ....................................................................... 33
Portrait ............................................................................. 33
Night Portrait .................................................................. 34
Backlit Portrait ...............................................................34
Night Landscape ............................................................ 34
Macro ................................................................................ 34
Auto ................................................................................... 34
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Panorama mode ......................................................................34
Scene mode .............................................................................. 36
Sport ................................................................................. 36
Indoor ...............................................................................36
Snow ................................................................................. 37
Fireworks .........................................................................37
Museum ............................................................................ 37
Night Landscape ............................................................ 37
Children ............................................................................ 37
Leaf ................................................................................... 37
Sunset ............................................................................... 37
Glass ................................................................................. 37
Landscape ....................................................................... 37
Night Portrait .................................................................. 37
Stabilization mode
Face Detection ........................................................................39
Smile Detection ....................................................................... 40
Blink Detection ........................................................................ 41
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PLAYBACK ................................................................... 42
Viewing Photos and Videos ..................................................42
Thumbnail View ...................................................................... 43
Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) .............. 44
Using the Delete Button ........................................................ 45
USING THE MENUS ...................................................46
Still Picture Menu ................................................................... 46
AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) ........................................ 47
AF-assist Beam ............................................................... 47
Continuous AF .. ............................................................... 48
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ......................... 48
Continuous Shot ............................................................. 49
Date Imprint .................................................................... 50
Quick Review ................................................................... 50
Digital Zoom .................................................................... 51
Slow Shutter .................................................................... 51
Blink Detection ...............................................................52
Movie Menu .............................................................................. 52
Continuous AF .. ............................................................... 53
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ......................... 54
DIS (Only for J1455)......................................................... 54
Playback Menu ........................................................................ 55
Protect .............................................................................. 55
Delete ............................................................................... 56
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) .............................. 57
Trim ................................................................................... 58
HDR-High Dynamic Range ............................................ 58
Resize ................................................................................ 59
Rotate ............................................................................... 59
Red-eye Reduction ......................................................... 60
Display Setup
Setup Menu .............................................................................. 65
Slideshow ......................................................................... 61
Wallpaper Settings ........................................................ 61
Playing Eect (Only for J1455) ..................................... 63
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Beep ..................................................................................66
LCD Brightness ...............................................................66
Power Saver ....................................................................67
Zone .................................................................................. 67
Date/Time ........................................................................ 68
Language ......................................................................... 68
File and Software .................................................................... 68
File Numbering ............................................................... 69
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to
memory card) .................................................................. 69
Reset Settings ................................................................. 70
FW Version (Firmware version) ................................... 70
Transmission .............................................................. 71
Video System ...........................................................................71
Connecting to a PC ................................................................. 72
Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 72
Transferring Files to your PC ....................................... 72
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer .............. 74
Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 74
Connecting the Camera and Printer .......................... 75
Using the PictBridge Menu ................................................... 76
Print with Date ............................................................... 76
Print without Date ......................................................... 77
Print Index .......................................................................78
Print DPOF .......................................................................79
Exit ..................................................................................... 79
APPENDICES ..............................................................80
Specications: A1255 / A1455 .............................................. 80
Specications : J1455 / Q1455 .............................................. 84
Error Messages ....................................................................... 88
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 90
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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.
AA-size Alkaline Batteries
(A Series only)
USB Cable
Warranty Card
Rechargeable Lithium-ion
battery (Except A Series)
CD-ROM
Battery charger (Except A Series)
Wrist Strap
Camera Views: A Series
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Front View Back View
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Right View
Top View
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Left View
Bottom View
1 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 12 Delete Button/Down Button
2 Flash Lamp 13 Face Detection/Left button
3 Lens 14 Function/OK Button
4 Speaker 15 USB/AV Port
5 Microphone 16 Wrist Strap
6 LCD Screen 17 Mode Dial
7 Zoom Button 18 Shutter Button
8 Playback Button 19 Status Indicator
9 Menu Button 20 Power Button
10 Disp/Up Button 21 Card Slot/Battery Compartment
11 Flash Mode/Right Button 22 Tripod Socket
Camera Views: J Series
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Front View Back View
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Right View
Top View
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Left View
Bottom View
1 Flash Lamp 12 Flash Mode/Right Button
2 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 13 Delete Button/Down Button
3 Lens 14 Face Detection/Left button
4 Speaker 15 Function/OK Button
5 Microphone 16 USB/AV Port
6 LCD Screen 17 Wrist Strap
7 Status Indicator 18 Zoom Wheel
8 Mode Dial 19 Shutter Button
9 Playback Button 20 Power Button
10 Menu Button 21 Card Slot/Battery Compartment
11 Disp/Up Button 22 Tripod Socket
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Charging the Battery (J Series)
1. Place the battery into the charger as shown.
2. Plug the one end of the connecting cable (plug adapter)
into the charger base (the plug adapter may vary in
dierent countries, please subject to the actual object).
3. Plug the other end of the connecting cable into a the wall
outlet.
Leave the battery to charge until the charger light turns
green. (To maximize battery life, the rst charge should
be at least 4 hours)
The charger is for indoor use only.
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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included)
(A Series)
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Insert the enclosed batteries into the battery slot in the
correct direction.
card slot as shown.
4. Close the battery compartment.3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory
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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) (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 lock into place properly.
card slot as shown.
4. Close the battery compartment.3. Inser t an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory
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Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use
of 64 MB to 16 GB memory cards from recognized
manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and Toshiba
is recommended for reliable data storage.
To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery
compartment and gently push the card to release it.
Pull the card out carefully.
Throughout the rest of the manual, the following
illustrations show the A Series model as an example.
The J Series models operate similarly.
Turning On and O
Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn o the
camera, press the Power button again.
Power Button
When the camera is turned on, it will be at the same shooting
mode based on the last use. You can turn the Mode Dial on the
top to select. When using the camera for the rst-time, the
language setting page will appear. Please see page 19 or the
Quick Start Guide in the package for details.
Using the Mode Dial
M
The GE camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to switch between dierent modes with ease. All the available
modes are listed as follows:
Mode Name Icon Description
Auto mode Switch to take still pictures in automatic mode.
Manual mode
Panorama mode Switch to capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo.
Stabilization mode
Scene mode Switch to take still pictures in 12 dierent scene types by your choice.
Movie mode Switch to record videos.
ASCN mode Switch to have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures.
Portrait Switch to take portrait pictures under normal condition.
Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be congured.
(Recommended for advanced users only)
Switch to take still pictures by reducing the blurs caused by hand shake, under low luminance, or
slow shutter speed.
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Setting Date/Time and Language
To set the language, date, and time, go to the following setup
options 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 corresponding
basic setting menu.
3. Press the button to conrm the setting.
Setting the Date and Time
1. Use the
2. Press the
3. Press the
Up/Down button to select Date/Time. Then
press the Right button to enter the setting.
Left/Right to highlight each field and use the
Up/Down to adjust the value.
button to conrm the setting.
Setting the Language
1. Use the
2. Use the Left/Right buttons to select the desired language.
3. Press the
Up/Down button to go to the Language. Then
press the Right button to enter the setting.
button to conrm the setting.
The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically
appear when the camera is turned on the rst time.
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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 29.
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. These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and the recording is not aected in
any way.
Avoid exposing the LCD screen to water; please remove
any moisture on the LCD screen with dry and soft
cleaning cloth.
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 liquid crystal gets into your eye, ush the aected eye
with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek
medical assistance.
• If liquid crystal is swallowed, ush your mouth thoroughly
with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce
vomiting. Then seek medical assistance immediately.
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BASIC OPERATION
Shooting in Auto Mode
Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While
operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes
your photos for best results.
Using the Zoom Function
Your camera is built with two zoom functions: Optical Zoom
and Digital Zoom. When shooting photo, you can zoom in or
zoom out the shot subject by using Zoom button/zoom lever
on the camera.
To start shooting, do the following:
1. Press
Power to turn the camera on.
Zoom button
Zoom Wheel
2. Switch the Mode dial into Auto mode ( ).
3. Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press the
Shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.
A Series
J Series
4. The LCD screen will show green focus frame after the
subject is in focus.
5. Press Shutter fully to capture the image.
Zoom indicator (See
“Digital Zoom“ on
page 51)
When the Optical Zoom is at the critical point, release the
Zoom button/zoom lever and then adjust it again, and the
camera will switch between Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom
automatically. After adjustment, the zoom display shaft will be
hidden, and it displays only to show it is in zoom status
currently.
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Basic Functions Menu
The Basic Function Menus of the camera include Flash, Selftimer, 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.
4. Press Left/Right button to select the basic functions
required to set, press Up button to enter the setting
screen for selecting basic functions, or press button to
conrm the settings and exit the screen.
Flash
2. Press Left/Right button to select the settings of the
required function.
3. Press
button to conrm the settings and exit the menu,
or press Down button to enter the selection screen of Basic
Function.
• Flash: Auto
Camera ash goes o automatically based on
existing light conditions.
• Flash: Red-eye reduction
The camera exposes a brief ash before the picture
is taken to reduce red-eye eects.
• Flash: Forced ash
Flash always goes o.
• 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-timer : 2Sec
A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the Shutter
button is pressed.
• Self-timer : 10Sec
A single picture is shot 10 seconds after the Shutter
button is pressed.
• Continuous Shot
Pictures are shot continuously when the Shutter
button is pressed down based on the Continuous
Shot settings in the menu. (See “Continuous Shot” on
page 49).
• Self-timer : O
Disable the self-timer.
Macro Mode
• Macro : On
Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the lens.
• Macro : O
Select this option to disable Macro.
Exposure Compensation
The exposure compensation allows you to adjust the light
exposure value and shoot the best photo.
The adjustable range of exposure value is from EV -2.0 to
EV+2.0.
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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/Right button to select the settings of the
required function.
3. Press
button to conrm the settings and exit the
menu, or press Down button to enter the selection screen
of Advanced Functions.
4. Press Left/Right button to select the advanced functions
required to set, press Up button to enter the setting screen
for selecting advanced functions, or press button to
conrm the settings and exit the screen
WB (White Balance)
The White Balance allows you to adjust the color temperature
under dierent light source to ensure faithful color
reproduction. (The WB setting is only available when the
camera is in the M Manual mode).
The options of White Balance include:
• WB : Auto
• WB : Daylight
• WB : Cloudy
• WB : Fluorescent
• WB : Fluorescent CWF
• WB : Incandescent
• WB : Manual (Press the shutter button to set WB)
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ISO
The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera
sensor based on the brightness of the scene. 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 M Manual mode).
Pictures at higher ISO will naturally have more noise than
those at lower ISO.
The options of ISO include automatic, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800
and 1600.
The available ISO values vary on dierent camera
models.
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 resolution allows you to print that image in
larger sizes without degrading the image quality.
The bigger the number of recorded pixels is, the better
the image quality becomes. As the number of recorded
pixels becomes smaller, you will be able to record more
frames on a memory card.
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Color
The color setting allows you to add artistic eects directly
when taking pictures. You can try dierent color tones to alter
the mood of your pictures. (The Color setting is only available
when the camera is in the M Manual mode).
The color options include:
• Color : Auto
• Color : Black & White
• Color : Sepia
• Color : Vivid
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USING THE MODES
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LCD Screen Display
Still Picture Mode Display
Mode: M
1 Shooting Mode Icons
Auto mode
ASCN mode
Stabilization mode
Manual mode
Scene mode
Portrait
Panorama mode
2 AF Mode
Single-AF
Multi-AF
3 Expo Metering
Spot
Center
AiAE
4 Image Size
5 Image Quality
6 Remaining number of pictures
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M
M
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 (Adjustable only in
Manual Mode)
13 Histogram
14 Focus Frame
15 Slow Shutter Warning
16 Continuous Shot
17 Face Detection
18 Picture Color (Adjustable only in
19 White Balance (Adjustable only in
20 Macro Mode
21 Self-timer
Self-time : 2-sec
Self-time : 10-sec
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22 Flash Mode
Flash : Auto
Flash : Red-eye reduction
Flash : Forced ash
Flash : Forced o
Flash : Slow Synchro
Flash : Red-Eye + Slow Synchro
Manual Mode)
Manual Mode)
Video Shooting Mode Display
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12
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Mode :
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 activated)
11 Zoom
12
Exposure
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Recording Status Icon
Recording standby
Recording
For optimal video shooting, it is recommended that the
SD card be used. If you shoot videos with the limited
built-in memory as a result of short video recording,
there may be picture jitter and noise.
During video shooting, the optical zoom is xed but the
highest 5.7x digital zoom is still available.
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Playback mode display
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7
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9
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Mode:
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. Aecting regional
10.
Memory Space (this picture/Total number of pictures)
11.
Recording Date and Time
12.
DPOF le
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ASCN mode
In the "ASCN" mode, dierent recording conditions are
detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be
automatically selected. With "ASCN" you can always take
good pictures easily.
To use "ASCN":
1.
Turn the mode dial to "ASCN", LCD display showing the
following diagram.
2. Hold the camera steadily and aim at the subject. The
optimum scene mode will be identied automatically.
3. Press the Shutter button halfway down to focus.
4. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the
picture.
Icon Mode name Icon Mode name
Landscape Mode
Portrait Mode Macro Mode
Night Portrait Auto Mode
Backlit Portrait
Landscape Mode
For landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure
to match the background.
Portrait Mode
For portraits, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure and
skin tones to give clear pictures.
Night Landscape
Mode
Night Portrait
When you shoot portraits at night, or in low light conditions,
ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure for people and
night scenes.
Backlit Portrait
When the sun or any other light source is behind you, ASCN
will automatically adjust the foreground exposure to produce
good pictures.
Night Landscape Mode
For night scenes, ASCN will automatically increase the ISO
value to compensate for low light.
Macro Mode
To capture object detail for close-ups, ASCN will automatically
adjust the focus.
Auto Mode
The camera will automatically adjusts the exposure and focus
to ensure good pictures.
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
Stitching.
2. Use the
3. Compose the rst view of the panoramic picture on the
4. Following are dierent steps for the Auto Mode and
Left/Right buttons to specify the direction of
picture taking, and then in 2 seconds the panoramic
sequence will commence automatically.
LCD screen and press the Shutter button to capture.
Manual Mode selected for the Panorama Mode in the
Photo Setup.
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When Using Auto Mode:
After the rst shot is taken, two target icons will appear on the
left and right side of the LCD screen. Pan the camera and the
circle icon on the screen will move towards the square frame
icon. When the circle icon and square frame become green
once they overlap, the camera will capture the next picture
automatically. Repeat the same step for the third picture to
nish the stitching.
When Using Manual Mode:
After the rst shot is taken, the semi-transparent image of
the rst 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 capture and nish manual stitching.
5. The camera will then stitch the pictures into a panorama
automatically.
6. Press the playback button to enter Playback mode and
review the panorama result.
After taking a Panoramic picture press the func/ok button to save and exit or press the Delete button to cancel
and exit.
Flash Mode, Self-timer, Macro Mode, and Exposure Compensation are disabled on Panorama Mode.
Pictures cannot be deleted, nor the zoom adjusted until
the series is nalized.
Panorama Mode can stitch 2 or 3 maximum pictures.
Scene mode
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.
To enter the Scen e Mode, turn the mode dial to Manual
Scene mode. The Scene Mode palette appears.
Select a scene using the Left/Right button and press the
button.
Icon Mode Name Icon Mode Name
Sport Indoor
Snow Fireworks
Museum Night Landscape
Children Leaf
Sunset Glass
Landscape Night Portrait
Sport
For shooting fast-moving objects. Bring lively pictures to life.
Indoor
For shooting people indoors. Clearly show background and
atmosphere.
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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 is recommended.
Children
Suitable for photographing children and pets. The ash shuts
o automatically in order not to disturb the subject being
photographed.
Leaf
For shooting plants. Vivid reproduction of green.
Sunset
For shooting sunsets. Vivid reproduction of red and yellow.
Glass
Suitable for photographing objects behind glass or window.
Landscape
For shooting landscapes. Vivid reproduction of green and blue.
Night portrait
For shooting portraits with night scenes as background.
Stabilization mode
This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by hand shake,
low light and slow shutter speed
1. After selecting the scene type, press the button to
activate.
2. To select a dierent scene type, press the
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 Menu" section on page 25 for detailed
instructions.
button
Use stabilization mode in dark environments or when in
slow shutter speed
Shooting in a windy or unstable environment (such as a
moving vehicle) may cause blurred images.
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Face Detection
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 detection process. When the
camera detects a face, a white rectangular frame will be
drawn around the face. (Note: For best results, the face of
the subject should be relatively large on the LCD screen,
and the subject should be facing the camera as front on as
possible.)
3. Press
Shutter halfway to focus on the subject.
4. Press
Shutter fully to capture the image.
5. Press the Left/Face Detection button to turn o Face
Detection.
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. In Shooting Mode, press the Left/Face Detection button to
turn on Smile Detection and an icon ( ) appears on the
LCD.
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.
The camera will now 'wait' for the subject to smile.
3. When the subject smiles, the camera will automatically
release the shutter and capture the photo.
4. To disable Smile Detection function, please press Left or
Shutter button.
A face must be detected by the camera in order for
smile detection to function correctly.
For optimal detection results, the subject should be
framed to occupy most of the screen space.
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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 any Still Shooting modes, press the
the photo menu.
2. Switch between dierent Photo Setup menus and Camera
Setup menus using the Left/Right button, and select the
“Blink Detection” setting using the Up/Down button.
3. Use the Right navigation buttons to enter the submenu,
and select "On" option.
4. Press the
menu.
5. The "Blink detection" indicator appears on the LCD.
6. Press the Shutter button fully to capture the image. If
someone has blinked, the camera will show blink detection
warning message right after.
A face must be detected by the camera in order for
smile detection to function correctly.
For optimal detection results, the subject should be
framed to occupy most of the screen space.
button to conrm the setting and exit the
button to enter
PLAYBACK
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2
3
4
5
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Viewing Photos and Videos
To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen:
1. Press
2. Use the
3. To play a selected video clip, press the
During video playback, the operating instructions will appear
on the screen. Press the Left/Right button, and press the
button for conrmation.
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button to go to the Playback mode. The last
recorded photo or video clip is displayed.
Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through
the photos or video clips stored in the internal memory or
memory card.
button to enter
the movie playback mode.
The operating instruction icons are as follows.
1 First Frame 4 Back
2 Play 5 Rewind
3 Fast Forward 6 Pause
During video playback, you can press the Up/Down button to
adjust the volume.
Thumbnail View
In Playing Mode, adjust the Zoom button/zoom lever to the
side , so as to display thumbnail of photo or video in
the screen.
1. Display thumbnail with 2x2, 3x3 and 4x4 by switching the
Zoom button/zoom lever.
2. Use
Up/Down/Left/Right to select a photo or video clip
to view.
If the indicator appears on the LCD, then a movie
le is currently being displayed.
Press the button to restore a preview icon to its
original image size.
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)
When playing photo, you can also use Zoom button/zoom
lever to zoom in it 2~8 times.
1. Press
2. Use the
3. Adjust the Zoom button/zoom lever to the side to
4. Use the Zoom buttons to zoom in and out. The zoom
button to go to the Playback mode.
Left/Right navigation buttons to select a photo
to magnify.
zoom in the photo.
indication and the frame of the whole photo shall display
on the screen.
5. Use the navigation buttons to pan across the image.
6. Press the
scale.
Movie images cannot be magnied.
button to return the image to its original
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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
2. Select a picture or video clip you want to delete with the
3. Press the Down/Delete button and the delete screen
button to go to the Playback Mode.
Left/Right button.
appears.
4. Select Yes or Back with Up/Down button and press the
button for conrmation.
Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered.
Please refer to page 56 for instructions on the Delete
Menu options.
USING THE MENUS
Still Menu
Mode: M
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 dierent 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 Down button.
4. Press Up/Down button to select an option or press the Left
or button to return to the menu.
5. Press the
After selecting a function, you can press the Up button
to return to the Still Picture menu for other Photo Setup
or Camera Setup pages. Or you can press the Down
button several times to move to the next setup menu
page.
button for conrmation and exit the menu.
2. Press the Up/Down buttons to select the function.
3. Press the Right button to go to the submenu.
Refer to the following pages for more details about each
setting.
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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
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LCD screen to focus on the subject.
Multi-AF: The camera automatically focuses the subject
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in a wide area to nd the focus point.
AF-assist Beam
This option can turn on or turn o AF assist lamp. It can
strengthen focusing to turn on the AF assist lamp in dark
conditions.
Continuous AF
After Continuous AF is turned on, the camera will adjust focus
automatically in response to any camera or subject movement.
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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 (Articial 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 function.
Four options are available:
Continuous shooting: Press and hold the shutter to
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shoot continuously until you release the shutter or when
the memory card has run out of space.
3 shot: Capture up to 3 consecutive pictures.
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3 shots (Last): Capture pictures continuously until the
Shutter button is released but only the last 3 shots are
recorded.
Time-Lapse: Automatically capture pictures in a pre-
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dened interval.
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.
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Date Imprint
Include a Date/Time stamp in the photo image.
• O
• Date
• Date and Time
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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.
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 is enabled.
Slow Shutter
In Slow shutter mode, the shutter will remain open as long as
the Shutter button is pressed. This gives you complete control
over the duration of exposure. (The slow shutter mode is
available only in M manual mode.)
• Manual : To set a long exposure time between 2~30
sec.
The use of tripod is recommended for prolonged
exposure.
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Blink Detection
The Blink Detection feature is on by default, and after taking
each photo, a warning message will pop up if a blink was
detected in the photo.
• O
• On
Movie Menu
Mode:
In the Movie Mode, press the button to go to the corresponding Movie menu.
To congure each setting:
1. In the Movie menu, switch between the Movie Setup or
dierent 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 to select the function and press
the Right button to go to the submenu.
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3. Press the Up/Down button to select an option or the Left
or button to return to the menu.
4. Press the
Refer to the following pages for more details about each
setting.
button for conrmation and exit the menu.
Continuous AF
After Continuous AF is turned on, the camera will adjust
focus automatically in response to any camera or subject
movement.
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)
Set metering mode for various lighting conditions.
Three options are available:
• Spot
• Center
• AiAE (Articial Intelligence AE)
DIS (Only for J Series)
Using this function can ensure the maximum stability of the
screen when recording video.
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Playback Menu
Mode :
In Playback mode, press the button to enter the Play-
back menu.
Please refer to the following sections for detailed instructions
on the various menu options.
Protect
To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally
erased, use this setting to lock one or all of the les.
To protect/unprotect a picture or video:
1. Press button and nd the picture or video you want to
protect by using Left/Right button. Once it is displayed
on the screen, go to the Playback menu, select Protect
settings and press the Up/Down button to make your
selection.
2. Press the Up/Down button to select the protection setting
option and press the Right button to go to the submenu.
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
picture/video, use Unlock option to unlock it.
5. A key (
indicate that the picture/video is protected.
6. Select
for all les that have been placed in the protected mode.
button to select Yes to lock. For locked
) icon will appear on the top of the screen to
Reset on the Protection setting to cancel protection
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Delete
There are two ways to delete les.
• Delete One:
In the Delete Option, select One and then press button.
1.
2. Using the
le to be deleted. Select Yes (to delete le) or No (to return
to the previous menu) using the Up/Down buttons, then
press the button to conrm.
Left/Right buttons, locate the photo or movie
• Delete All:
In the Delete option, select All and then press button.
1.
2. Using the
or No (to cancel and return to the previous menu).
Up/Down buttons, select Yes (to delete all les)
The “ ” indicator means a le is protected. File
protection must be removed rst before a le can be
deleted.
Deleting les will cause DPOF settings to be reset.
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.
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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
2. Using the
want to crop and have it displayed on the LCD.
3. Use the zoom buttons and navigation buttons to adjust
the trimming box to t the location and size of the new
picture.
Trim setting from the menu.
Left/Right buttons, locate the photo that you
HDR-High Dynamic Range
With the HDR function, pictures that may be overexposed may
be corrected to optimize the highlights and lowlights captured
to more accurately represent the real scene.
1. Select HDR setting in
2. Press Left and Right button to nd picture you want
to optimize and then select Conrm to perform HDR
optimization or select Return to go back to Playback
menu.
menu as described previously.
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.
The image can not be clipped again when it is clipped to
640X480.
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3. After using HDR function, the image will be saved as a new
le, and the original le is still stored in the memory.
Resize
This setting allows you to resize a picture to a specied
resolution, and saves it as a new picture.
1. Select the
described previously.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a picture
to resize.
3. Use the
resolution (1024X768 or 640X480) to resize the image or
Back to cancel and return to the Playback menu.
4. Press the
Resize setting from the Playback menu as
Up/Down navigation buttons to select a
button to conrm the setting.
Resizing an image creates a new le that contains the
image in the size you select. The le with the original
image also remains in memory.
Rotate
You can use this setting to change the picture orientation of
the picture.
1. Select the
described previously.
2. Use the
to rotate.
3. Use the
direction for rotation or Back to cancel and return to the
Playback menu.
4. Press the button to conrm the setting.
Rotate setting from the Playback menu as
Left/Right navigation buttons to select a picture
Up/Down navigation buttons to select the
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Red-eye Reduction
Use this setting to remove red-eyes in your photos.
1. Select the
described previously.
2. Use the
which the red-eye needs to be removed.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes to x
the selected image or Back to cancel and return to the
Playback menu.
Red-eye Reduction in Playback menu as
Left/Right button to select the picture from
Display Setup
Mode:
Press button in Playback mode to enter Display Setup
menu.
4. Press the button to conrm the setting.
For best results, the face of the subject should be
relatively large on the LCD screen, the subject should be
facing the camera as front on as possible, and the red
eyes should be as large as possible.
Refer to the following sections for details of every setting.
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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 to select Eect,
Interval time, or Repeat and use the Left / Right
navigation buttons to adjust the setting.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Start to
run the slideshow or Cancel to return to the Playback
menu.
4. Press the
button to conrm the setting.
Wallpaper Settings
Use this setting to select your favorite picture to use as a
background on the LCD screen.
1. Press Down button to select the Wallpaper Setting menu.
2. Press Right button, and the camera will enter the
Wallpaper Setting interface.
Menu Wallpaper:
Use Up/Down button to select the Menu Wallpaper option,
press button to conrm or press Left button to return to
last page, and press to exit the menu.
Startup Screen:
Use Up/Down button to select the Startup Screen option, press
to conrm or press Left button to return to last page, and
press to exit the menu.
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• User
• Nature
• Sparkling
• User
• GE logo
Set back to default:
Use Up/Down button to select Back To Default, press to
conrm or press Left button to return to last page, and
press to exit the menu.
Playing Eect (Only for J1455)
You can use this setting to select the eect of playing photo.
1. Select Playing Eect menu, press Right button, and camera
will enter the setting screen of Playing Eect.
• Yes
• No
2. Press Up/Down button to select Natural or Vivid, and press
button to conrm the setting.
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3. When Vivid is selected for Playing Eect, please enter the
Playback mode, slid the zoom lever to the side , and
the following displaying eect will appear:
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Setup Menu
Mode : M
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 dierent functions with the
button.
3. Press the
Refer to the following pages for more details about each
setting.
Right button to enter the submenu.
After selecting a function option, you can press the Up
button to return to the menu for other Camera Setup
pages. Or you can press the Down button to switch to
the next menu page.
Up/Down
Beep
Use this setting to adjust the volume of beep when buttons are
pressed and change the tones for Shutter button, self-timer,
and power-on/power-o.
To change this setting:
1. Select the
previously.
2. Use the
volume, shutter tone, key tone, self-timer tone, and power
tone elds.
3. Press the Right button, press the Up/Down button to
adjust volume and change tone, and press the button
to conrm setting.
Beep setting from the Setup menu as described
Up/Down navigation buttons to switch between
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LCD Brightness
Use this setting to adjust the brightness of your LCD screen.
1. Select the
as described previously.
2. Select auto or adjust the brightness level using the
Left/Right button, and press the button to conrm the
setting.
LCD Brightness setting from the Setup menu
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
described previously.
2. Press the Up/Down button to select the power items for
the screen and camera and press the Right button.
3. Press the Up/Down button to adjust the selected item.
Both items have the following options:
Power Save setting from the Setup menu as
• Turn o the LCD:
30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, and o.
• Turn o the camera:
3 min, 5 min, 10 min, and o.
4. Press the button to conrm.
Zone
The Zone 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
described previously. The world time screen appears.
2. Use the
the hometown ( ) and travel destination ( ) elds.
3. Use the
close to the desired time zone. Then press the button
to conrm.
Zone setting from the Setup menu as
Up/Down navigation buttons to switch between
Left/Right navigation buttons to select a city
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File and Software
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 Software menu.
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No,
Date/Time
See “Setting the Date and Time“ section on page 19.
and press the button to conrm.
Language
See “Setting the Language“ section on page 20.
3. The current media is formatted.
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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/Down button and press the
button for conrmation.
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to memory
card)
Use this setting to copy the les stored in the internal memory
to the memory card.
1. Select the Copy to memory card in File and Software
menu.
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No.
Then press the button to conrm.
Reset Settings
Use this setting to restore the camera to its default settings.
1. Select the Reset setting in File and Software menu.
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No.
Then press the button to conrm.
FW Version (Firmware Version)
Use this setting to view the current camera rmware version.
1. Select the
2. If SD card contains a new version of rmware, please
upgrade accordingly as necessary.
FW Version in File and Software menu.
To update to the latest rmware version, you can go to
the following website:www.ge.com/digitalcameras and
look under Support.
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Transmission
Video System
Use this setting to determine your video system in the current
area.
1. Select the Video System in Connection Setup menu.
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select NTSC or
PAL. Then press the button to conrm.
The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to
accommodate dierent regional standards. The appropriate
setting will vary between regions.
NTSC: USA, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc.
PAL:
Note: The TV output will not display properly if an incorrect
Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc.
video system is selected.
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 congured to connect with a PC.
1. Go to the camera setting menu, select USB connection
with the Up/Down button, and press the Right button.
2. Use the
3. Press the
Up/Down navigation buttons to select PC.
button to conrm the setting.
Transferring les to your PC
The computer will automatically detect the camera as a
removable drive. Double-click My Computer icon on the
desktop to locate the removable drive and to copy the folders
and les in the drive to a directory on your PC as you would
copy any typical folder or le.
By using the USB cable, you can transfer the captured photos
and videos to a PC. Follow the steps below to connect the
camera to a PC.
1. Start a computer to which ArcSoft software has been
installed.
2. Make sure both the camera and PC are turned on.
3. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB/AV
OUT port on your camera.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to an available USB
port on your PC.
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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.
5. Disconnect the camera once transfer is completed.
If the USB option is set to [PC] :
Turn the camera o and disconnect the USB cable.
If the USB option is set to [PC (PTP) ] :
Remove the camera from the system as described below
before turning the camera o and disconnecting the USB
cable.
Macintosh
Drag the untitled icon to the Trash. ("Untitled")
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 specications.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. Press the
button to conrm the setting.
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 congured to connect with a
Printer.
1. Go to the camera setting menu, select USB connection
with the Up/Down button, and press the Right button.
2. Use
Up/Down to select Printer.
After the camera is reset, it will switch to PC mode
automatically from USB mode.
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Connecting the camera and printer.
1. Make sure both the camera and printer are turned on.
2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB port
on your camera.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on the
printer.
If the camera is not connected to a PictBridge compatible
printer, the following error message appears on the LCD
screen.
The above error message would also appear if the USB
mode were set incorrectly, in which case you should
disconnect the USB cable, check the USB mode settings,
ensure that the Printer is turned on, and then try
connecting the USB cable again.
Using the PictBridge Menu
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 to 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 recorded and saved with each photo you take.
1. Select
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through
Print with date from the PictBridge menu. The
following screen appears.
the photos.
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3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the
number of prints for the current displayed photo.
4. Press the
5. Select Yes to conrm the printing, or Cancel. Then press
the button.
button and the following screen appears.
Print without date
Use this setting to print the photos without dates on them.
1. Select
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through
3. Use the
4. Press the
Print without date from the PictBridge menu.
The following screen appears.
the images.
Up/Down navigation buttons to select the
number of prints for the current displayed image.
button and the following screen appears.
5. Select Yes to conrm the printing, or 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.
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2. Select Yes to conrm the printing, or Cancel. Then press
the button.
Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
To use DPOF printing, you must make the selection of photos
for printing using the DPOF settings before hand. See “DPOF”
section on page 57.
1. Select
2. Select Yes to conrm the printing, or Cancel. Then press
Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu. The follow-
ing screen appears.
the button.
Exit
To exit the PictBridge menu, select Exit. The “Remove USB
cable” message will be displayed.
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.
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APPENDICES
Specications : A1255 / A1455
Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
Model name A1255
Eective Image Sensor Pixels 12.2 Megapixels 14.1 Megapixels
Image Sensor 12.4 Megapixels [1/2.33” (CCD)] 14.2 Megapixels [1/2.3” (CCD)]
Focal Length F = 6.3mm (Wide) ~ 31.5mm (Tele)
35mm lm equivalent 35mm (Wide) ~ 175mm (Tele)
F number F3.0 (Wide) ~ F4.7 (Tele)
Lens
Anti-Handshake Electronic Image Stabilization
Digital Zoom 5.7X digital zoom (Combined Zoom: 28.5X)
Construction 9 elements in 7 groups
Optical Zoom 5X
Focusing Range
Normal: (Wide) 60cm ~∞, (Tele) 80cm ~ ∞;
Macro: (Wide) 5cm ~ 80cm, (Tele) 60cm ~ ∞
A1455
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Model name A1255
Number of
Recording
Pixels
Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal
DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes
File Format
Shooting Modes
Smile Detection Yes
Blink Detection Yes
Face-Detection Yes
Red-eye Removal Yes
Still Image
Movie 640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps, 320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps
Still Image Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
Movie Quick Time Motion JPEG, Audio: G.711 [Monaural])
12MP, 10MP(3:2), 9MP(16:9), 8MP, 5MP,
3MP, 0.3MP
Auto mode, Manual mode, ASCN mode, Scene mode (Sport, Indoor, Snow,
Fireworks, Museum, Night Landscape, Children, Leaf, Sunset, Glass, Landscape,
Night Portrait), Stabilization mode, Portrait, Panorama mode, Video mode
A1455
14MP, 12MP(3:2), 10MP(16:9), 8MP, 5MP,
3MP, 0.3MP
Model name A1255 A1455
Pan-Capture Panorama Yes
LCD Display
ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600
AF Method Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), AF Assist Light (On/O)
Light Metering Method
Exposure Control Method ProgramAE (AE-lock available)
Exposure Compensation ±2 EV in 1/3 Step increments
Shutter Speed 4 ~ 1/2000 second (Manual 30 s)
Continuous Shooting Approx. 1.8 fps (Large/Fine mode) Approx. 1.39 fps (Large/Fine mode)
Playback Modes
White Balance Control
2.7 inch (230,400 pixels) LTPS (low-temperature polycrystalline silicon) TFT color
LCD
Articial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of
frame)
Single Photo, Index (4/9/16 thumbnails), Slide Show, Movie (Slow-Motion
possible), Zoom (Approx. 2X~8X), Audio, Histogram Display
Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent , Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent,
Manual
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Model name A1255 A1455
Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye
Reduction+Slow Synchro
Internal Flash (Shooting Range)
Recording Media
Other Features PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-language Sup port
Jacks USB2.0/AV-OUT (Integrated Proprietary Connector)
Power 2 x AA Alkaline Battery, AA NiMH Battery [Not Included]
Shooting Capability (Battery Performance)
Operation Environment Temperature: 0~40oC, Humidity: 0~90%
Dimensions (W x H x D) 93mm x 61mm x (24.1~27.1) mm
Mass Approx. 140g (Body only)
Gno. 5.0 EV (ISO 100)
Shooting Range Wide: Approx.
0.6m~4.9m / Tele: Approx. 0.8m ~ 3.1m
(ISO 800)
Internal Memory: 18MB
SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 16GB support)
AA Alkaline Batteries: Approx. 120
shots (based on CIPA standards)
AA NiMH Battery : Approx. 360 shots
(CIPA Standards)
Shooting Range Wide: Approx.
0.6m~4.7m / Tele: Approx. 0.8m ~ 3.0m
(ISO 800)
AA Alkaline Batteries: Approx. 150
shots (based on CIPA standards)
AA NiMH Battery : Approx. 340 shots
(CIPA Standards)
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Specications : J1455 / Q1455
Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
Eective Image Sensor Pixels 14.1 Megapixels
Image Sensor 14.2 Megapixels [1/2.3” (CCD)]
Focal Length F = 6.3mm (Wide) ~ 31.5mm (Tele)
35mm lm equivalent 35mm (Wide) ~ 175mm (Tele)
F number F3.0 (Wide) ~ F4.7 (Tele)
Lens
Anti-Handshake Electronic Image Stabilization
Digital Zoom 5.7X digital zoom (Combined Zoom: 28.5X)
Construction 9 elements in 7 groups
Optical Zoom 5X
Focusing Range
Normal: (Wide) 60cm ~∞, (Tele) 80cm ~ ∞;
Macro: (Wide) 5cm ~ 80cm, (Tele) 60cm ~ ∞
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Number of
Recording
Pixels
Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal
DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes
File Format
Shooting Modes
Smile Detection Yes
Blink Detection Yes
Face-Detection Yes
Red-eye Removal Yes
Still Image 14MP, 12MP(3:2), 10MP(16:9), 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 0.3MP
Movie 640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps, 320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps
Still Image Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
Movie Quick Time Motion JPEG, Audio: G.711 [Monaural])
Auto mode, Manual mode, ASCN mode, Scene mode (Sport, Indoor, Snow,
Fireworks, Museum, Night Landscape, Children, Leaf, Sunset, Glass, Landscape,
Night Portrait), Stabilization mode, Portrait, Panorama mode, Video mode
Pan-Capture Panorama Yes
LCD Display
ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600
AF Method Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), AF Assist Light (On/O)
Light Metering Method
Exposure Control Method ProgramAE (AE-lock available)
Exposure Compensation ±2 EV in 1/3 Step increments
Shutter Speed 4 ~ 1/2000 second (Manual 30 s)
Continuous Shooting Approx. 1.39 fps (Large/Fine mode)
Playback Modes
White Balance Control
3.0 inch (230,400 pixels) LTPS (low-temperature polycrystalline silicon) TFT color
LCD
Articial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of
frame)
Single Photo, Index (4/9/16 thumbnails), Slide Show, Movie (Slow-Motion
possible), Zoom (Approx. 2X~8X), Audio, Histogram Display
Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent , Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent,
Manual
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Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye
Internal Flash (Shooting Range)
Recording Media
Other Features PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-language Sup port
Jacks USB2.0/AV-OUT (Integrated Proprietary Connector)
Power Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery GB-10 (D016), 3.7V 700mAh
Shooting Capability (Battery Performance) Approx. 180 shots (based on CIPA Standards)
Operation Environment Temperature: 0~40oC, Humidity: 0~90%
Dimensions (W x H x D) 96.4mm x 61mm x (20.5~22.5) mm
Mass Approx. 138g (Body only)
Reduction+Slow Synchro
Gno. 5.0 EV (ISO 100)
Shooting Range Wide: Approx. 0.6m~4.7m / Tele: Approx. 0.8m ~ 3.0m (ISO 800)
Internal Memory: 18MB
SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 16GB support)
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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.
Lens error • The lens is probably stuck and the camera will power o automatically.
System error • Unexpected error encountered.
Image cannot be saved • The write protection switch in the memory card is set to the “LOCK” position.
Out of the range • When pictures were taken in Panorama mode, the direction of movement was
The maximum specied water depth was
exceeded
incorrect or the angle was outside the range of the internal settings.
• During underwater recording or shooting, the camera was taken deeper than the
maximum allowable depth.
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Messages Explanation
When the camera is used for longer than
the specied time it may be damaged.
Card is not formatted, format? • Conrm 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.
Warning!! Camera recording, please wait. • No other actions allowed to perform during video/audio recording.
Warning!! Battery exhausted. • The battery is out of charge.
This le cannot be played back • The picture format cannot be recognized by the camera.
No connection • The camera is not connected to the printer correctly.
Print error • There is a problem with camera or printer.
Cannot print • Check that the printer is out of paper or out of ink.
• During underwater recording or shooting, the camera was kept under water
longer than the specied time.
• Check if the printer has a paper jam.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible causes Solution
Camera does not turn on. • The battery has run out.
• The battery is not inserted correctly.
Camera turns o suddenly during
operation.
The picture is blurred. • The lens is dirty.
Images and video les cannot be
saved.
• The battery has run out. • Replace with a fully charged battery.
• appears when taking pictures.
• The memory card is full. • Replace the memory card with a new one.
• Replace with a fully charged battery.
• Use a soft cloth to clean the lens on your
camera
• Use the Image Stabilization mode.
• Delete unwanted images.
• Unlock the memory card.
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Problem Possible causes Solution
No picture is taken when pressing
the Shutter button.
Images cannot print from the connected printer.
• The memory card is full.
• No available space to store the
les.
• The mode dial is in Playback mode.
• The camera is not connected to the
printer correctly.
• The printer is not PictBridge compatible.
• The printer is out of paper or out of
ink.
• The paper is jammed.
• Replace the memory card with a new one or
clean o current memory card.
• Delete unwanted images.
• The memory card is locked.
• Check the connection between the camera
and printer.
• Use a PictBridge compatible printer.
• Load some paper in the printer.
• Replace the ink cartridge in the printer.
• Remove the jammed paper.
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