GE A735 User Manual

USER MANUAL
GE-Digital Camera
G Series G2
A Series A735/A835
A1030/A1230
E Series E840s/E1035
E1235
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/A1030/A1230 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.
• 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.
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 malfunc-
tion 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 2008 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 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 eort
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
: A1030/A1230 ...................12
: E840s .................................14
: E1035/E1235 ...................16
Charging the battery .................................18
Inserting the battery ..................................19
Inserting an optional SD/SDHC card ......22
Turning on and o ......................................23
Using the Mode Dial ...................................24
Setting date/time and language .............25
Setting the Date and Time ..................25
Setting the Language ..........................26
About the LCD screen.................................27
BASIC OPERATION ................................28
Shooting in Auto mode ..............................28
Using the zoom function ...........................28
Using the ash .............................................29
Using the self-timer....................................29
Using Macro mode ......................................30
Exposure compensation ............................30
Advanced function menu ..........................31
WB (White Balance) ..............................31
ISO ............................................................32
Quality .....................................................33
Size ...........................................................34
Color ........................................................35
USING THE MODES ............................... 38
LCD Screen display .....................................38
Still shooting mode display ................38
Video shooting mode display .............40
Playback mode display ........................41
Scene mode ..................................................42
Sport ........................................................42
Children ..................................................42
Indoor ......................................................42
Leaf ..........................................................42
Snow ........................................................43
Sunset .....................................................43
Fireworks ................................................43
Glass ........................................................43
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Museum ..................................................43
Landscape ..............................................43
Night landscape ....................................43
Night portrait ........................................43
Return to the scene mode palette ....44
Panorama mode..........................................45
Image stabilization mode .........................46
Face detection .............................................48
Smile detection ...........................................48
Blink detection ............................................48
PLAYBACK...............................................51
Viewing photos and videos .......................51
Editing video ..........................................53
Thumbnail view ...........................................54
Using zoom playback
(for still pictures only) ................................55
Using the delete button.............................56
USING THE MENUS ...............................57
Still menu ......................................................57
AF mode (Auto-Focus mode) ..............57
AF-assist beam......................................58
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering).. 58
Cont.Shot (Continuous shot) ..............59
Grid ..........................................................59
Quick Review .........................................60
Digital Zoom ..........................................60
Histogram ..............................................61
Slow shutter ...........................................61
Blink detection ......................................62
Date Imprint ..........................................62
Movie menu ..................................................63
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering).. 64
Stabilization ...........................................64
Playback menu ............................................65
Protect ....................................................65
Delete ......................................................66
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ....68
Info. Box (Information Box) .................68
Trim .......................................................... 69
Resize ......................................................69
Rotate ......................................................70
Slide show ..............................................70
Red-eye removal ...................................71
Setup menu ..................................................72
Format Memory ....................................72
Beep .........................................................73
LCD Brightness ......................................74
Power Saver ...........................................74
Date/Time ..............................................75
World time .............................................75
File Numbering ......................................76
Language................................................76
Video system .........................................76
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory
to memory card) ...................................77
Reset Settings........................................78
FW Ver. (Firmware version) .................78
CONNECTIONS ......................................79
Connecting to a TV .....................................79
Connecting to a PC .....................................79
Setting the USB mode ..........................80
Transferring les to your PC ..............80
Connecting to a PictBridge compatible
printer ...........................................................83
Setting the USB mode ..........................83
Connecting the camera and priter ....84
Using the PictBridge menu .......................85
Print with date ......................................85
Print without date ................................86
Print index ..............................................87
Print DPOF ..............................................88
Exit ...........................................................88
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Appendices ............................................89
Specications:
G2 ............................................................... 89
A735/A835 ...............................................93
A1030/A1230 ...........................................97
E840s/E1035/E1235 .............................101
Error messages .........................................107
Troubleshooting ........................................109
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 A1030/A1230)
USB cable AV cable
AA-size alkaline
batteries X2 (A735/A835/A1030/ A1230only)
User Manual
Battery charger (except A735/A835/ A1030/A1230)
Quick start guide
CD-ROM
Wrist strap
Warranty card
Camera views : G2
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Front View
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Back View
Right View
Top View
19
17
18
20 21
22
23
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
7
6
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Front View
Back View
Right View
10 1110 11
Top View
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
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 : A1030/A1230
1 2
3
4
megapixel
12.1
6
7
5
8
9
11
12
13
14
10
15
Front View
Back View
Right View
12 1312 13
Top View
17
18
19
16
20
21
22
23
Bottom View
1 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 13 Self-timer/ Down button
2 Flash 14 Flash mode/ Left button
3 Lens 15 USB/ AV port
4 Mic 16 Power button
5 LCD screen 17 Status LED
Left View
6 Face detection AF button 18 Shutter button
7 Zoom scroll wheel 19 Mode dial
8 Menu button 20 Tripod mount point
9 Erase button 21 Speaker
10 Func/ok button 22
Memory card / Battery compartment
11 Exposure compensation/Up button 23 Wrist strap mount
12 Macro mode/ Right button
Camera views : E840s
1 2
3
4
5
7
6
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Front View
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Right View
Back View
Top View
19
17
18
20 21
22
23
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
10.1
1 2
3
4
5
7
6
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Front View
Back View
Right View
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Top View
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T
16
17
18
19
20 21
22
23
Left View
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
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 A735/835/1030/1230)
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2
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, A1030, A1230,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/A835/1030/1230)
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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T
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 dierent
modes with ease. All the available modes are listed as follows.
Mode Name Icon Description
Auto
Playback
Movie Switch to record videos.
Switch to take still pictures. (The camera uses the default pro­grammed automatic settings.) Switch to view the pictures/videos stored in the memory card and internal memory.
Image Stabili-
zation
Scene
Portrait Switch to portrait mode when taking close-up portrait photos.
Panorama
Manual
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Switch to use Image Stabilization when taking still pictures.
Switch to use a preset scene mode for taking still pictures.
There are 12 scenes in total.
Switch to capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo.
Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera set­tings can be congured. (Recommended for advanced users only)
Setting date/time and language
To set the language, date, and time, the following
settings need to be congured in the
menu.
• Date / Time
• Display language
Setup
To access the 1 .Press
2. Press the button and use
Right
Setting the Date and Time
1. Use the Then press the
Setup
Power
to select the
Up/Down
menu, do the following:
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 conrm 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 conrm the setting.
The Set date/time and language screen will automatically appear when the
camera is turned on the rst time.
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