GE A735, A835, E1035, E1235, E840S User Manual
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USER MANUAL
GE-Digital Camera
G Series G2
A Series A735
A835
E Series E840s/E1035
E1235
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WARNING
To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
For customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product
complies with the European requirements
for safety, health, environment and customer
protection. "CE" mark cameras are intended for
sales in Europe.
This symbol [cr ossed -out wheele d bi n
WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection
of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the
EU 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 : G2/A735/A835/
E840s/E1035/E1235
Trade Name : GE
Responsible Party : General Imaging Co.
Address : 2158 W.190th Street,
Torrance, CA 90504, USA
Telephone Number : 1-800-730-6597
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)
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.
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In a place where the camera can be exposed
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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
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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.
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 turning 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.
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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.
• Use GE charger in the package to charge the
lithium battery only (for G and E series).
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 and then format memory card if upgrade
the rmware.
Do not change or delete the directory names, or le
names in the memory card from your PC, as this may
make it impossible to use the card in your camera.
BEFORE YOU START
Preface
Thank you for purchasing GE digital cameras.
Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a
safe place for future reference.
Copyright
© Copyright 2007 General Imaging Company All
rights reserved.
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 identication purposes only and may be prop-
erties 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 yourself.
• Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper
handling may damage the product.
• Turn o the camera before inserting or removing
the battery and memory card.
• Use only the type of battery and charger that
came with your camera. Using other types of
batteries or chargers may damage the camera
and invalidate the warranty.
• When using Li-ion batteries in this product,
ensure that they are inserted correctly. Inserting
the batteries upside down can cause damage to
the camera and possibly start a re.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
• Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme temperatures. Extreme environments 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.
• 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.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based,
or solvent-based cleaners to clean the camera.
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, but 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 the precautions to be taken
while operating the camera.
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CONTENTS
WARNING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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: G2 ......................................... 8
: A735/A835 .......................10
: E840s .................................12
: E1035/E1235 ...................14
Charging the battery .................................16
Inserting the battery ..................................17
Inserting an optional SD/SDHC card ......20
Turning on and o ......................................21
Using the Mode Dial ...................................22
Setting date/time and language .............23
Setting the Date and Time ..................23
Setting the Language ..........................24
About the LCD screen.................................25
BASIC OPERATION ................................26
Shooting in Auto mode ..............................26
Using the zoom function ...........................26
Using the ash .............................................27
Using the self-timer....................................27
Using Macro mode ......................................28
Exposure compensation ............................28
Advanced function menu ..........................29
WB (White Balance) ..............................29
ISO ............................................................30
Quality .....................................................31
Size ...........................................................32
Color ........................................................33
USING THE MODES ............................... 36
LCD Screen display .....................................36
Still shooting mode display ................36
Video shooting mode display .............38
Playback mode display ........................39
Scene mode ..................................................40
Sport ........................................................40
Children ..................................................40
Indoor ......................................................40
Leaf ..........................................................40
Snow ........................................................41
Sunset .....................................................41
Fireworks ................................................41
Glass ........................................................41
Museum ..................................................41
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Landscape ..............................................41
Night landscape ....................................41
Night portrait ........................................41
Return to the scene mode palette ....42
Panorama mode..........................................42
Image stabilization mode .........................44
Face detection .............................................46
Smile detection ...........................................46
Blink detection ............................................46
PLAYBACK...............................................49
Viewing photos and videos .......................49
Editing video ..........................................51
Thumbnail view ...........................................52
Using zoom playback
(for still pictures only) ................................53
Using the delete button.............................54
USING THE MENUS ...............................55
Still menu ......................................................55
AF mode (Auto-Focus mode) ..............55
AF-assist beam......................................56
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering).. 56
Cont.Shot (Continuous shot) ..............57
Grid ..........................................................57
Quick Review .........................................58
Digital Zoom ..........................................58
Histogram ..............................................59
Slow shutter ...........................................59
Blink detection ......................................60
Date Imprint ..........................................60
Movie menu ..................................................61
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering).. 62
Stabilization ...........................................62
Playback menu ............................................63
Protect ....................................................63
Delete ......................................................64
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ....66
Info. Box (Information Box) .................66
Trim .......................................................... 67
Resize ......................................................67
Rotate ......................................................68
Slide show ..............................................68
Red-eye removal ...................................69
Setup menu ..................................................70
Format Memory ....................................70
Beep .........................................................71
LCD Brightness ......................................72
Power Saver ...........................................72
Date/Time ..............................................73
World time .............................................73
File Numbering ......................................74
Language................................................74
Video system .........................................74
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory
to memory card) ...................................75
Reset Settings........................................76
FW Ver. (Firmware version) .................76
CONNECTIONS ......................................77
Connecting to a TV .....................................77
Connecting to a PC .....................................77
Setting the USB mode ..........................78
Transferring les to your PC ..............78
Connecting to a PictBridge compatible
printer ...........................................................81
Setting the USB mode ..........................81
Connecting the camera and priter ....82
Using the PictBridge menu .......................83
Print with date ......................................83
Print without date ................................84
Print index ..............................................85
Print DPOF ..............................................86
Exit ...........................................................86
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Appendices ............................................87
Specications:
G2 ............................................................... 87
A735/A835 ...............................................91
E840s/E1035/E1235 ...............................95
Error messages .........................................101
Troubleshooting ........................................103
GETTING READY
User Ma
n
ual
Unpacking
Your package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items.
If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your vendor. (The accessories
will vary based on model purchased and are noted below.)
Rechargeable
Lithium-ion battery
(except A735/A835)
USB cable AV cable
AA-size alkaline
batteries X2
(A735/A835 only)
User Manual
Battery charger
(except A735/A835)
Quick start guide
CD-ROM
Wrist strap
Warranty card
Camera views : G2
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4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
13
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16
Front View
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Back View
Right View
Top View
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Left View
Bottom View
1 Mic 13 Self-timer/ Down button
2 Flash 14 Flash mode/ Left button
3 Lens 15 Func/ok button
4 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 16 Speaker
5 LCD screen 17 Zoom scroll wheel
6 Status LED 18 Shutter button
7 Mode dial 19 Power button
8 Face detection AF button 20 Memory card/
Battery compartment
9 Menu button 21 Tripod mount point
10 Erase button 22 USB/ AV port
11 Exposure compensation/ Up button 23 Wrist strap mount
12 Macro mode/ Right button
Camera views : A735/A835
1 2
3
4
5
8
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6
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10
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12
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16
Front View
Back View
Right View
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Top View
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Bottom View
1 Flash 13 Self-timer/ Down button
2 Lens 14 Func/ok button
3 Mic 15 Flash mode/ Left button
4 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 16 USB/ AV port
5 Status LED 17 Power button
Left View
6 LCD screen 18 Shutter button
7 Face detection AF button 19 Mode dial
8 T&W button 20 Speaker
9 Menu button 21 Tripod mount point
10 Erase button 22 Memory card
/ Battery compartment
11 Exposure compensation/ Up button 23 Wrist strap mount
12 Macro mode/ Right button
Camera views : E840s
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3
4
5
7
6
8
9
10
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12
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14
15
16
Front View
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Right View
Back View
Top View
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18
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22
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Left View
Bottom View
1 Mic 13 Self-timer/ Down button
2 Flash 14 Flash mode/ Left button
3 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 15 Func/ok button
4 Lens 16 Speaker
5 LCD screen 17 Power button
6 Face detection AF button 18 Shutter button
7 Status LED 19 Zoom scroll wheel
8 Mode dial 20 Tripod mount point
9 Menu button 21 USB/ AV port
10 Erase button 22 Memory card/
Battery compartment
11 Exposure compensation/Up button 23 Wrist strap mount
12 Macro mode/ Right button
Camera views : E1035/E1235
megapix el
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Front View
Back View
Right View
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Top View
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20 21
22
23
Bottom View
1 Flash 13 Self-timer/ Down button
2 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 14 Func/ok button
3 Lens 15 Flash mode/ Left button
4 Mic 16 Power button
5 LCD screen 17 Shutter button
Left View
6 Face detection AF button 18 Zoom scroll wheel
7 Status LED 19 Speaker
8 Mode dial 20 Tripod mount point
9 Menu button 21 USB/ AV port
10 Erase button 22 Memory card
/ Battery compartment
11 Exposure compensation/Up button 23 Wrist strap mount
12 Macro mode/ Right button
Charging the battery (except A735/835)
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1. Place the battery into the charger as shown.
2. Plug one end of the connecting cable into
the charger base.
3. Plug the other end of the connecting cable
into a wall outlet.
Throughout the rest of the manual, the
following illustrations show theE1035
model as an example.
(G2, A735, A835, E840s, and E1235
operate similarly.)
Leave the battery to charge until the
charger light goes green.
(To maximize battery life, the rst charge
should be at least 4 hours)
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Inserting the battery
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Insert the battery while observing
the correct polarity. Use the side of
battery to press down the stopper
as shown, allowing the battery to
be inserted properly.
3. Close the battery compartment.
Battery capacity decreases with usage.
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Inserting the battery (A735/A835)
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Insert the battery while observing
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+
the correct polarity. Use the side of
battery to press down the stopper
as shown, allowing the battery to
be inserted properly.
3. Close the battery compartment.
Inserting an optional SD/SDHC card
1. Open the battery compartment. 2. Insert an optional SD/SDHC card into
the memory card slot as shown.
Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included.
The use of 64MB to 4GB memory cards from
recognized manufacturers such as SanDisk,
Panasonic and Toshiba is recommended for
reliable data storage.
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Power button
3. Close the battery compartment.
To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery
compartment and gently push the card to
release it. Pull the card carefully.
Turning on and o
Press the Power button to turn the camera
on. To turn o the camera, press the Power
button again.
When turned on, the camera will enter the
mode according to the mode dial setting. You
can also turn the mode dial to change the
modes after the camera is turned on.
Using the Mode Dial
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 Switch to take still pictures. (The camera uses the default pro-
grammed automatic settings.)
Playback Switch to view the pictures/videos stored in the memory card and
internal memory.
Movie Switch to record videos.
Image Stabili-
zation
Scene Switch to use a preset scene mode for taking still pictures.
Portrait Switch to portrait mode when taking close-up portrait photos.
Panorama Switch to capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a
Manual Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera set-
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Switch to use Image Stabilization when taking still pictures.
There are 12 scenes in total.
panoramic photo.
tings can be congured. (Recommended for advanced users only)
Setting date/time and language
To set the language, date, and time, the following
settings need to be congured in the
menu.
• Date / Time
• Display language
Setup
To access the
1 .Press
2. Press the button and use
Setting the Date and Time
1. Use the
Power
to select the
Right
Up/Down
Then press the
menu, do the following:
Setup
to turn the camera on.
Setup
Right
menu.
to select
to enter the setting.
Up/Down/Left/
Date/Time
.
2. Press the
and use the
3. Press the button to conrm the setting.
Setting the Language
1. Use the
Then press the
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Left/Right
Up/Down
Up/Down
to highlight each eld
to adjust the value.
to select
Right
to enter the setting.
Language
.
2. Use the navigation buttons to select the
desired language.
3. Press the button to conrm the setting.
The Set date/time and language screen
will automatically appear when the
camera is turned on the rst time.
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 36.
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 pro-
cess and the recording is not aected in any
way.
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 urgent action
indicated.
•
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.
BASIC OPERATION
Zoom Scroll wheel
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Shooting in Auto mode
Auto mode is the easiest mode to take pho-
tos. While operating in this mode, the camera
automatically optimizes your photos for best
results.
Using the zoom function
Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom:
optical zoom and digital zoom. Use the Zoom
scroll wheel on the top of the camera to zoom
in or out on your subject while taking pictures.
To start shooting, do the following:
1. Set the mode dial to Auto mode ( ).
2. Press Power to turn the camera on.
3. Compose your picture on the LCD screen
and press the shutter button halfway to
focus on the subject.
4. When the subject is in focus, the green
Zoom indicator
(See “Digital Zoom“
on page 58)
colored focus frame appears on the center
of the LCD screen.
5. Press Shutter fully to capture the image.
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When the optical zoom factor reaches its
maximum value, it stops momentarily. Keep
the (Tele) zoom button depressed and zoom
will switch over to digital zoom automatically.
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