GE A1455RD User Manual
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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
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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.
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