GE G100 Power PRO Series, Power PRO G100 User Manual
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GE Digital Camera
Power PRO Series : G100
Appendix
Camera Connectivity
Using the Menus
Playback
Camera Function Controls
Basic Operation
Getting Started
User Manual
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Declaration of Conformity
Model Name: G100
Trade Name: GE
Responsible Party: General Imaging Company
Address: 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena,
CA 90248, U.S.A.
Customer Service Telephone Number: +1-800-730-6597
(Outside U
.S. & Canada: +1-310-755-6857)
WARNING
To prevent re hazard or electrical shock, do not expose
the camera battery pack or other accessories to water or
humidity.
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.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Camera Notes:
Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations:
• In rain, very humid or dusty places.
• In a place where the camera can be exposed directly to
sunlight or subject to high temperatures, 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 or in places
where dripping water or sand may come in contact with the
camera; doing so may cause irreparable damage.
If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, we
suggest you remove the batteries and the memory card from
the camera and keep them in dry environment.
Moisture may form inside the camera if the camera is suddenly
taken from a cold location to a warm location. Allow moisture
to completely dry prior to turning on the camera.
If water has penetrated the camera housing, turn the camera
o and remove the battery and memory card. Allow the camera to
air-dry for at least 24 hours before attempting to use again.
If camera overheats, while in use or charging, disconnect the
camera and carefully remove batteries.
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 will deteriorate and the
life span of the battery may be compromised.
Memory Card Notes:
When using a new or used SD memory card, or a SD memory
card that has been initialized by a PC or a dierent model
camera, be sure to reformat the card with your digital camera
before attempting to use it.
When editing image data, copy the image data to your PC’s
hard disk rst.
Do not change folder or le name in the memory card of the
computer. An edited le cannot be displayed on the LCD screen
of the camera. To edit image data, please copy the image data
to the computer’s hard disk drive rst.
The photos taken by this camera are stored in the autogenerated folder on the SD memory card. Do not store photos
that are not taken by this model camera, as this may cause a
read error to occur when the camera is in playback mode.
Do not remove the memory card without turning the camera
o to avoid possible damage of your els and memory card.
Do not switch o the digital camera when the writing process
is initiated to avoid incomplete data writing and damage or
loss of pictures.
Align the SD memory card correctly before inserting it into the
camera's SD memory card slot. Do not force the SD memory
card into the camera's SD memory card slot.
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 2011 General Imaging Company. All rights
reserved.
No part of this published manual 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 this 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 the camera o before inserting or removing the
battery and memory card.
•
Avoid directly touching or scratching the camera lens.
•
Do not expose the camera to harsh environments such as
moisture, chemicals 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 the camera or components may be damaged.
• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended
periods of time.
•
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 solvent-
based cleaners to clean the camera. To clean, wipe the
camera with a slightly damp, soft cloth.
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• If water has penetrated the camera housing, turn the cam-
era o and remove the battery and SD memory card. Allow
camera to air-dry for at least 24 hours before attempting
to use again.
• Do not touch the lens.
•
Do not place the camera strap around a child or pet's
neck.
•
When transitioning from a cold environment to warm
environment, avoid possible condensation by placing the
camera in a cooler area and let it slowly adjust to room
temperature.
•
Always place the camera on a vibration-free surface.
About this Manual
This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your
new 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 useful information.
Indicates precautions to be taken while operating the
camera.
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
Installing Shoulder Strap ..........................................................8
Jog Dial .........................................................................................8
Camera Views..............................................................................9
Battery Charging ..................................................................... 12
Inserting the Battery and
SD/SDHC/SDXC Card (Not included) .................................... 13
Turning On and O .................................................................. 15
Setting Language and Date/Time ........................................15
Set Display Language ....................................................15
Set Date/Time .................................................................. 16
About the LCD Screen ............................................................. 17
Using the Modes ........................................................18
Display Setting ......................................................................... 18
LCD Screen Display ................................................................. 19
Still Picture Mode Display .............................................19
Video Shooting Mode Display .......................................21
Playback Mode Display .................................................. 22
Using the Mode Dial ................................................................ 23
Shooting in Auto Mode ........................................................... 24
Manual Mode ............................................................................ 24
Shutter Priority ........................................................................25
Auto Program Exposure ......................................................... 25
Beautier Mode ....................................................................... 26
Panorama.................................................................................. 26
CONTENTS
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Manual Scene Mode (SCN) ..................................................... 27
Auto Scene ........................................................................ 28
Landscape ........................................................................28
Sport ..................................................................................28
Beach ................................................................................. 28
Sunset ................................................................................ 28
Fireworks .......................................................................... 28
Night Landscape ............................................................. 28
Multi Exposure ................................................................. 28
Snow ..................................................................................28
Children ............................................................................. 28
ID ........................................................................................28
Glass ..................................................................................28
Photo Frame..................................................................... 28
Panning Shot .................................................................... 29
Text..................................................................................... 29
Portrait .............................................................................. 29
Distorting Mirror ............................................................. 29
Party ..................................................................................29
Indoor ................................................................................ 29
Leaf .................................................................................... 29
Museum ............................................................................ 29
Night Portrait ...................................................................29
Pet Mode-Dog .................................................................. 29
Pet Mode-Cat ................................................................... 29
Fax ...................................................................................... 29
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) ........................................................ 30
BASIC OPERATION .................................................... 32
Shooting in Auto Mode ........................................................... 32
Using the Zoom Function ....................................................... 32
Focus Setting ............................................................................ 33
Macro Mode .............................................................................. 33
Self-Timer Setting .................................................................... 34
Open Flash ................................................................................35
White Balance Setting ............................................................ 36
Continuous Capture Setting ..................................................37
EV Setting .................................................................................. 38
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Exposure Compensation ............................................... 38
ISO ...................................................................................... 39
Shutter Adjustment ........................................................ 39
Aperture Adjustment .....................................................40
Using quick recording ............................................................ 40
i Button Function Menu .......................................................... 41
PLAYBACK ................................................................... 42
Viewing Photos and Videos ................................................... 42
Thumbnail View .......................................................................43
Using Zoom in Playback (for still pictures only) ................ 44
Using the Delete Button ......................................................... 45
USING THE MENUS ................................................... 46
Still Picture Menu .................................................................... 46
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering).. .......................... 46
Size ..................................................................................... 47
OIS ...................................................................................... 47
Continuous AF.................................................................. 48
HDR ....................................................................................48
Setting Menu ............................................................................49
Quality. .............................................................................. 49
AF-Assist Beam. ............................................................... 50
Digital Zoom ..................................................................... 50
Date Imprint ..................................................................... 51
Movie Mode Menu ...................................................................52
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ............................ 52
Image Pixel ....................................................................... 53
OIS ...................................................................................... 53
Image Color Setting ........................................................ 54
Blink Detection ......................................................................... 55
Playback Menu ......................................................................... 56
Protect ............................................................................... 56
Delete ................................................................................57
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)............................... 58
Trim .................................................................................... 59
HDR-High Dynamic Range ............................................ 59
Red-Eye Reduction.......................................................... 60
Rotate ................................................................................ 60
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Resize ................................................................................. 61
Color Eect ....................................................................... 61
Slideshow .......................................................................... 62
Continuous Capture Group Playback ......................... 62
Setup Menu ............................................................................... 63
Beep ................................................................................... 63
Power Saver ..................................................................... 64
Language .......................................................................... 64
Zone ...................................................................................65
Date/Time ......................................................................... 65
File and Software ..................................................................... 65
Format Memory ............................................................... 65
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to
memory card)................................................................... 66
File Numbering ................................................................ 66
Reset Settings .................................................................. 66
FW Version (Firmware version) .................................... 68
CONNECTIONS .......................................................... 69
Connecting to a PC .................................................................. 68
Setting the USB Mode ....................................................68
Transferring Files to your PC ........................................ 68
Video System ............................................................................ 70
Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode .................................. 70
Supported HDMI Connection ................................................71
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer ...............72
Setting the USB Mode ....................................................72
Connecting the Camera and Printer ...........................73
Using the PictBridge Menu .................................................... 74
Print with Date ................................................................74
Print without Date .......................................................... 75
Print Index ........................................................................ 76
Print DPOF ........................................................................ 77
Exit ..................................................................................... 77
APPENDICES ...............................................................78
Specications ........................................................................... 78
Error Messages ........................................................................82
Troubleshooting....................................................................... 84
GETTING READY
Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories. If anything is missing or
appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer.
Accessories Included
USB Cable
CD-ROMWarranty Card
AC Adapter Shoulder Strap
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
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Attaching Shoulder Strap
Jog Dial
1. Between the shooting and setting menus, you can use the
jog dial to select additional functions quickly.
2. Playing back pictures or movies, you can use the jog dial to
select individual les quickly.
3.
The jog dial can also be used to select basic camera
settings.
AF
To attach the provided shoulder strap, follow the directions
below:
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Camera Views
Front View Rear View
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AF
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AF
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Top View
Left View
Bottom View
Right View
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1 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 11 Playback Button 21 Shutter Button
2 Flash Lamp 12 AF Button / Up Button 22 Exposure Compensation Button
3 Microphone 13 Flash Button/Right Button 23 Continuous Capture Button
4 Lens 14
Delete Button/Self-Time Button/
Down Button
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5 LCD Screen 15 Macro Button/Left Button 25 Mode Dial
6 Status Indicator 16 SET Button 26 Flash Lamp ON/OFF
7 Movie Button 17 Shoulder Strap Mount 27 Card Slot/Battery Compartment
8 i key Status Indicator 18 USB/HDMI Port 28 Tripod Socket
9 Menu Button 19 Handle 29 Speaker
10 Display 20 Zoom Wheel
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1. With the camera turned "o", place the batteries into the
camera.
2. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to the power
adapter. (The power supply charger varys with regions, so
the charger you received may be dierent from that in the
picture below).
3.
Insert the power adapter into the power socket.
func
menu
AF
Battery Charging
When charging, if the camera indicator is red, it means
that the battery is not fully charged; when the camera
indicator turns green, it indicates that the battery is
fully charged and ready to use (to optimize battery
life, charge the battery for at least four hours when
charging it for the rst time).
The charger is for indoor use only.
Charging the battery should only be done with the
camera in the "o" position.
Please charge the battery indoors between 0°C and
35°C.
When the battery is not in use for a long time, please
use the attached charger to charge the battery.
Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC/SDXC Card (Not included)
2. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct
position as shown in the following diagram:
Extensive, continuous use of the camera can cause
battery to overheat. Please always use caution when
removing the battery.
1. Open the battery compartment
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4. Close the battery compartment3. Insert an SD/SDHC/SDXC card (not included) into the SD
memory card slot as shown
Optional SD/SDHC/SDXC cards are not included. The
use of 64MB to128 GB memory cards from reputable
manufacturers are recommended for reliable data
storage.
To remove the SD/SDHC/SDXC card, open the battery
compartment and gently push the card to release it.
Remove the card out carefully.
Write protection
buckle
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Turning Camera On and O
Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn o the
camera, press the Power button again
After the camera is powered on, set the camera to Auto mode
by turning the Mode Dial at the top of the camera (see page
23).
Setting Language and Date/Time
The Date/Time and Language setup page will
automatically appear when the camera is turned on for
the rst time.
To set the display language and date/time, go to the following
setup options in the General Setup menu.
• Language
• Date/Time
To access the General Setup menu, do the following:
1
. Press the Power button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the
func
menu
button, press Up/Down button to switch
between menus, select General Setup Menu, press
button to enter Set Menu.
Set Display Language
1.
In the General Setup Menu, press Up/Down button to
select Language, press
or Right button to enter setting
mode.
2.
Use the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select the desired
language.
3.
Press the
button to conrm the setting.
Power Button
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2. Press Up/Down to select the Date & Time Display Mode,
press right button to select the item to be set, press Up/
Down button to select the desired value.
3. Press the
button to conrm the setting.
Set Date/Time
1. In the General Set Menu, press Up/Down button to select
Date/Time, press
or Right button to enter setting
mode.
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 from inside the LCD screen comes in contact with
your skin, wipe the area with a clean cloth and then wash
thoroughly with soap and running water.
•
If liquid from inside the LCD screen gets into your eye, ush
the aected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes
and then seek medical assistance immediately.
•
If the liquid crystal display or the liquid inside it are
swallowed, ush your mouth thoroughly with water.
Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Seek
medical assistance immediately.
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 19.
LCD Screen Notes:
Extremely high-precision technology has been used to
manufacture the LCD screen to ensure most of the pixels are
operational. On occasion, there may be some minute points
(black, white, red, blue or green) that consistently appear on
the LCD screen. These points are normal in the manufacturing
process and do not aect the recording process in any way.
Avoid exposing the LCD screen to water; remove any
moisture on the LCD screen with a soft, dry cleaning
cloth.
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Press button to toggle between these modes: Default,
Grid, and Clean.
Default mode: Display the camera parameters on screen
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EV
1/50
F3.3 400
ISO
Grid: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram
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EV
1/50
F3.3 400
ISO
Clean: Does not display any additional icons
Display Setting
Using the Modes
LCD Screen Display
Still Picture Display Mode
Mode:
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EV
1/50
F3.3 400
ISO
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1 Shooting Mode Icons
Auto Mode
Manual Mode
Shutter Priority Program AE
Face Beautier
Panorama Mode
Scene Mode
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Macro Mode
3 Zoom
4 Remaining number of pictures
5 SD Memory card/built-in Memory
6 Battery Status
7 Image Size
8 White Balance(Adjustable only in
Mode)
9 Picture Color(Adjustable only in
Mode)
10 Stabilization
11 ISO Value (Adjustable only in
Mode)
12 Histogram
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13 Exposure Compensation
(EV value)(Adjustable only in
Mode)
14 Shutter Speed
15 Aperture Value
16 Focus Frame
17 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)
18 Expo Metering
AiAE
Spot
Multi
19 AF Mode
Single-AF
Multi-AF
Object Tracking
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Self-Timer
2 sec
10 sec
Smile
21 Flash Mode
Force O
Flash Auto
Force Flash
Slow Sync.
Slow Sync. + Red-Eye
Red-Eye Reduction
22 Continuous Shot
Single
Continuous Shot
Cont. Shot- High Speed (VGA)
Cont. Shot- Fast (4M)
Time-Lapse
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Video Shooting Display Mode
Mode :
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1 Video Mode Icon
2 Macro Mode
3 Self-Timer
10 sec
4 Zoom Value Scale (Displayed only when zoom is activated)
5 Remaining time for video recording
6 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory
7 Battery Status
8 Video Quality
9 Picture Color
10 Image Stabilization
11 Exposure Compensation (EV value)
12 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)
13
Expo Metering
AiAE
Spot
Multi
14 AF Mode
For optimal video shooting, it is recommended that an
SD memory card be used. If you shoot video using only
the camera's internal memory, the end results may
have image jitter, noise and vastly shorter recording
times.
Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom can be adjusted. Digital
Zoom can be adusted to 6X (90X in total).
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Playback Display Mode
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1 DPOF File
2 File Protection
3 Memory Space (this picture/total number of pictures)
4 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory
5 Battery Status
6 Zoom Magnication Area
7 Image Zoom Ratios
8 Image Zoon
9 Shooting Date
10 Continuous Capture Group Playback
11 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)
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Red-Eye Reduction
13 HDR
Using the Mode Dial
This GE camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to manually switch between dierent modes with ease. All the
available modes are listed below:
Mode Name Icon Description
Auto Mode
Take still pictures in automatic mode
Manual Mode
Many of the camera settings can be congured manually in this mode
Shutter Priority
Setting allows you to choose a specic shutter speed so the camera will adjust the aperture
automatically to ensure correct exposure
Program AE
Setting allows you to choose the EV value and the camera will select both the shutter speed and
aperture automatically
Face Beautier
This mode automatically enhances facial features with skin softening touches and eye brightening
capabilities
Panorama Mode
Capture a sequence of shots that automatically stitch together into a panoramic photo
Scene Mode
Choose from 25 dierent pre-set scene types and eects for your photos
Movie Mode
Record videos
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Shooting in Auto Mode
Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While
operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes
numerous camera settings to adjust your photos and videos
for optimum results.
Follow these steps:
1. Switch the Mode Dial to Auto Mode (
).
2. Compose your picture in the LCD screen or Electronic View
Finder and press the Shutter button halfway down to focus
on the subject.
3. The L
CD screen will show a green focus frame after the
subject is in focus.
4. Press the Shutter button down fully to capture the image.
Manual Mode
When selecting manual (M) mode, you can set the aperture
and shutter speed manually.
1. Set the mode dial to M and press the
button to
enter the Manual Mode setting menu.
2. Press the Up/Down button to select the parameter
adjustment.
3. Press the
button to conrm the settings and enter the
shooting screen.
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