EN
User Manual
A Series A950 / A955Z / A1050 / A1150 / A1250 /
A1035 / A1235
Digital Still Camera
GETTING READY
BASIC OPERATION
USING THE MODES
PLAYBACK
USING THE MENUS
CONNECTIONS
APPENDICES
E Series E1255W
J Series J1050 / L150
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Declaration of Conformity
Model Name : A950/A955Z/A1050/A1150/A1250/
A1035/A1235/E1255W/J1050/L150
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)
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.
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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.
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.
• Use GE charger in the package to charge the lithium
battery only (for E and J 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 2009 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 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
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.
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• 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 ex
-
tended 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.
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 : A Series ................................................8
: E Series ............................................. 10
: J Series ............................................. 12
Charging the battery .................................................. 14
Inserting the battery .................................................. 15
Inserting an optional SD/SDHC card ....................... 18
Turning on and o ....................................................... 19
Using the Mode Dial .................................................... 20
Setting date/time and language ............................. 21
Setting the Date and Time ................................. 21
Setting the Language ......................................... 22
About the LCD screen ................................................. 23
BASIC OPERATION .............................................24
Shooting in Auto mode ............................................... 24
Using the zoom function ............................................ 24
Using the ash ............................................................. 25
Using the self-timer/Multiple shots ........................ 25
Using Macro mode ...................................................... 26
Exposure compensation ............................................ 26
Advanced function menu (quick menu setup) ....... 27
WB (White Balance) ............................................. 27
CONTENTS
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ISO ........................................................................... 28
Quality .................................................................... 29
Size .......................................................................... 30
Color ....................................................................... 31
USING THE MODES ............................................34
LCD Screen display ...................................................... 34
Still shooting mode display ............................... 34
Video shooting mode display ............................ 36
Playback mode display ....................................... 37
Auto Scene mode (ASCN) ............................................ 38
Landscape Mode .................................................. 39
Portrait mode ....................................................... 39
Night Portrait ....................................................... 39
Backlit Portrait ..................................................... 39
Night Landscape Mode ....................................... 39
Macro Mode .......................................................... 39
Auto Mode ............................................................. 39
Scene mode (SCN) ........................................................ 40
Sport ....................................................................... 40
Children .................................................................. 40
Indoor ..................................................................... 40
Leaf ......................................................................... 40
Snow ....................................................................... 40
Sunset ..................................................................... 41
Fireworks ............................................................... 41
Glass ....................................................................... 41
Museum ................................................................. 41
Landscape ............................................................. 41
Night landscape ................................................... 41
Night portrait ....................................................... 41
Return to the scene mode palette ................... 42
Pan-Capture Panorama ............................................. 42
Image Stabilization mode .......................................... 44
Face Detection ............................................................. 46
Smile Detection ............................................................ 47
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Blink Detection ............................................................. 48
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) .............................. 56
AF-assist beam ..................................................... 56
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering).. ............... 57
Cont.Shot (Continuous shot) .............................. 57
Grid ......................................................................... 58
Quick Review ........................................................ 58
Digital Zoom .......................................................... 59
Histogram .............................................................. 59
Slow Shutter .......................................................... 60
Blink Detection ..................................................... 60
Date Imprint.......................................................... 61
Movie menu .................................................................. 61
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering).. ............... 62
Playback menu............................................................. 63
Protect .................................................................... 63
Delete ..................................................................... 64
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ................... 65
Info. Box (Information Box) ................................ 66
Trim ......................................................................... 66
Resize...................................................................... 67
Rotate ..................................................................... 67
Slide show .............................................................. 68
Red-eye removal .................................................. 69
Setup menu ................................................................... 70
Format Memory.................................................... 71
Beep ........................................................................ 71
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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 ...................................................... 78
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
APPENDICES .......................................................87
Specications:
A950/A955Z/A1050/A1150/A1250 ................... 87
A1035/A1235 ......................................................... 92
E1255W .................................................................. 96
J1050/L150 .......................................................... 100
Error messages .......................................................... 104
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 106
GETTING READY
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.
Unpacking
Rechargeable
Lithium-ion battery
(Except A Series)
Battery charger
(Except A Series)
USB cable AV cable
CD-ROM
User Manual
User Ma
n
ual
Quick start guide
Warranty card
Wrist strap
AA-size alkaline
batteries
(A Series only)
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Front View
Camera views : A Series
Back View
Right View
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3
4
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10
9
11
12
13
14
15
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Top View
Left View
Bottom View
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1 AF assist beam / Timer indicator 13 Self-timer / Down button
2 Flash 14 Flash mode / Left button
3 Lens 15 Func / ok button
4 Mic 16 USB/ AV port
5 Status LED 17 Wrist strap mount
6 LCD screen 18 Speaker
7 Zoom scroll wheel 19 Power button
8 Face detection AF button 20 Shutter button
9 Menu button 21 Mode dial
10 Erase button 22 Tripod mount point
11 Exposure compensation / Up button 23 Memory card / Battery compartment
12 Macro mode/ Right button
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Front View
Camera views : E Series
Back View
Right
View
1
2
3 4
5 6 7
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9
10
11
12
13
14
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Top View
Left View
Bottom View
1 Flash 13 Self-timer / Down button
2 Mic 14 Flash mode / Left button
3 AF assist beam / Timer indicator 15 Func / ok button
4 Lens 16 Shutter button
5 LCD screen 17 Zoom scroll wheel
6 Status LED 18 Power button
7 Mode dial 19 Memory card / Battery compartment
8 Face detection AF button 20 Speaker
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
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Front View
Camera views : J Series
Back View
Right View
1 2
3
4
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10
9
11
12
13
14
15
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16
Top View
Left View
Bottom View
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21
22
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1 AF assist beam / Timer indicator 13 Self-timer / Down button
2 Flash 14 Flash mode / Left button
3 Lens 15 Func / ok button
4 Mic 16 USB/ AV port
5 Status LED 17 Wrist strap mount
6 LCD screen 18 Speaker
7 Zoom scroll wheel 19 Power button
8 Face detection AF button 20 Shutter button
9 Menu button 21 Mode dial
10 Erase button 22 Tripod mount point
11 Exposure compensation / Up button 23 Memory card / Battery compartment
12 Macro mode/ Right button
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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.
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2
Leave the battery to charge until the charger light
goes green. (To maximize battery life, the rst
charge should be at least 4 hours)
Charging the battery (except A Series)
Throughout the rest of the manual, the following
illustrations show the A Series model as an
example. The E Series, J Series models operate
similarly.)
Inserting the battery
1. Open the battery compartment.
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+
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.
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3. Close the battery compartment.
1. Open the battery compartment.
Inserting the battery (E Series / J Series)
Battery capacity decreases with usage.
3. Close 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.
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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 8GB 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 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.
3. Close the battery compartment.
Power Button
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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 programmed automatic
settings.)
Playback Switch to view the pictures/videos stored in the memory card and internal memory.
Movie Switch to record videos.
Image Stabilization
Switch to use Image Stabilization when taking still pictures.
Scene Switch to use a preset scene mode for taking still pictures. There are 12 scenes in total.
Auto Scene
In the "ASCN" mode, dierent conditions are detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be automatically selected.
Panorama
Switch to capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic
photo.
Manual
Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings 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 Setup menu.
• Date / Time
• Display language
To access the Setup menu, do the following:
1. Press
Power to turn the camera on.
2. Press the
button and use Up/Down/Left/Right
to select the Setup menu.
Setting the Date and Time
1. Use the Up/Down to select Date/Time. Then press
the Right to enter the setting.
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2. Press the Left/Right to highlight each eld and use
the Up/Down to adjust the value.
3. Press the
button to conrm the setting.
Setting the Language
1. Use the Up/Down to select Language. Then press
the Right to enter the setting.
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.
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.
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 34.
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.
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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 opti-
mizes your photos for best results.
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 colored focus
frame appears on the center of the LCD screen.
5. Press
Shutter fully to capture the image.
Using the zoom function
BASIC OPERATION
Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical
zoom and digital zoom. Press the Zoom button on
either the Wide or Tele position of the camera to zoom
in or out on your subject while taking pictures.
Zoom indicator
(See “Digital
Zoom“ on page
58)
When the optical zoom factor reaches its maximum
value, it stops momentarily. Keep pressing down the
Tele position ( ) and the zoom will switch over to
digital zoom automatically.
Zoom button
Using the ash
There are six ash modes. Press the Left/Flash to cycle
through the following ash modes.
• Auto ash
Camera ash res automatically based on
existing light conditions.
• Red-eye reduction ash
The camera res a brief ash before the picture
is taken to reduce red-eye eects.
• Forced ash
Flash always res.
• Flash o
Flash is turned o.
• Slow Synchro
This allows you to take pictures of people at
night that clearly show both your subjects and
the night time backdrop.
• Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro
Use this mode for slow synchro shots with redeye reduction.
Using the self-timer/Multiple shots
To enable the self-timer function, press the Down/Self-
timer to select 2-second timer delay, 10-second timer
delay, or a continuous shot.
• 2-second timer delay
A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the
shutter button is pressed.
• 10-second timer delay
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 based on the Continuous
Shot settings in the menu. (See “Continuous
Shot” on page 57).
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Using Macro mode
In Macro mode, you can capture tiny details of the
subject at a very close range. Press the Right/Macro
to take close-up shots.
• Macro
Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the
lens.
Exposure compensation
The exposure compensation allows you to adjust the
background brightness to produce the best result of
photos. To change the exposure values, do the following:
1. When taking a picture, press the Up/Exposure button
to activate the set exposure screen.
2. Use the Left/Right to adjust the exposure value for
the picture. The range is from EV -2.0 to EV+2.0 (steps
of 0.3).
Advanced function menu (quick menu setup)
WB (White Balance)
The white balance allows the user 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 Manual mode).
To set the white balance, do the following:
1. Press the
button to enter the Function menu.
Make sure the WB function is selected.
2. Use Up/Down navigation buttons to select
the setting you want. The following options are
available:
• Auto
• Daylight
• Cloudy
• Fluorescent
• Fluorescent CWF
• Incandescent
• Manual WB adjustment (press the menu
button to set)
3. Use the
Left/Right buttons to select other options,
or press the button once to conrm your
selection and exit the current menu.
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ISO
The ISO function allows you to set the camera sensor sensitivity to light. 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 Manual mode).
To set the ISO value, do the following:
1. Press the
button to enter the Function menu.
2. Use the
Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight
the ISO function.
Higher ISO pictures will naturally have more noise
than lower ISO pictures.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the
desired ISO value from Auto, 64, 80,100, 200, 400,
800, or 1600.
4. Press the
button to conrm your setting.
5. Use the Left/Right buttons to select other options,
or press the button once to conrm your selection and exit the current menu.
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Quality
The quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the
images. Higher quality settings give better photos, but
will take up more memory space.
To set the image quality, do the following:
1. Press the
button to enter the Function menu.
2. Use the
Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight
the Quality function.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a
desired setting. Three options are available.
• : Best quality (Standard compression)
• : Fine quality (High compression)
• : Normal quality (Maximum compression)
4. Press the
button to conrm your setting.
5. The number of available shots remaining is displayed
on the LCD.
6. Use the Left/Right buttons to select other options, or
press the button once to conrm your selection
and exit the current menu.
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Size
The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels.
A higher image resolution allows you to print that image
in larger sizes without degrading the image.
To set the image size, do the following:
1. Press the
button to enter the Function menu.
2. Use the
Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight
the Size function.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a
resolution.
4. Press the
button to conrm your setting.
5. The number of available shots is displayed on the
screen.
The bigger the number of recorded pixels is, the
better the image quality becomes. As the number
of recorded pixels becomes smaller, you will be
able to record more frames on a memory card.
Please refer to page 32 for a list of image sizes
that are available to the various GE digital camera
models.
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Color
The color setting allows you to add artistic eects
directly when taking shots. You can try dierent color
tones to alter the mood of your pictures.
(The Color setting is only available when the camera is
in the Manual mode).
To set the image color, do the following:
1. Press the
button to enter the Function menu.
2. Use the
Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight
the Color function.
3. Use Up/Down to select an option. The following
options are available:
• Auto
• Black & White
• Sepia
• Vivid
4. Press the
button to conrm your setting.
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• Size settings in shooting mode. (•: available)
File size
(Pixels)
Model name :
A950/
A955Z
A1050 A1150 A1250 A1035 A1235 E1255W
J1050/
L150
0.3M:
640×480
• • • • • • • •
2M:
1600×1200
•
3M:
2048×1536
• • • • • • • •
5M:
2560×1920
• • • • • • • •
7M(16:9):
3456×1944
• • • •
8M:
3264×2448
• • • • • • • •
8M(3:2):
3456×2304
•
8M(16:9):
3842×2152
•
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File size
(Pixels)
Model name :
A950/
A955Z
A1050 A1150 A1250 A1035 A1235 E1255W
J1050/
L150
9M:
3456×2584
• • • •
9M(3:2):
3648×2432
• • •
9M(16:9):
4000×2248
• • •
10M:
3648×2736
• • • • •
10M(3:2):
3824×2548
• • • •
11M:
3824×2868
•
12M:
4000×3000
• • •
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LCD Screen display
USING THE MODES
Still shooting mode display
Mode:
10
1
13 14 15 16 17
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11
12
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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1. Shooting mode icon
Auto Manual
Panorama
Auto Scene
Scene
Image Stabilization
2. Scene icon (only available for
Scene mode)
Sport
Fireworks
Children
Glass
Indoor
Museum
Leaf
Landscape
Snow
Night landscape
Sunset
Night portrait
3. Light metering method
Spot AE
Center-Weight
Ai AE
4. EV indicator
5. Self-timer indicator
2-second self-timer
10-second self-timer
Continuous shot
6. Macro mode indicator
7. Flash mode indicator
Auto ash
Red-eye reduction ash
Forced ash
Flash o
Slow Synchro
Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro
8. Battery status
9. Face detection “on” indicator
10. Remaining number of photos that can be taken.
11. Focus frame
12. Zoom indicator
13. White balance (only available for
Manual mode)
14. ISO (only available for
Manual mode)
15. Image quality
16. Image size
17. Image color (only available for
Manual mode)
18. Slow shutter warning indicator
19.
Memory card/internal memory indicator
20. EV adjustment meter
21. Auto Scene mode icon
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Video shooting mode display
Mode :
1
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7
9
13
8
10
2 3 4 5 6
1. Shooting mode icon
2. Light metering method
Spot AE
Center-Weight
Ai AE
3. EV indicator
4. Self-timer indicator
5. Macro mode indicator
6. Battery status
7. Movie recording “on” indicator
8. Remaining time for videos that can be taken.
9. Focus frame
10. Zoom indicator
11. Video resolution
12. Video quality
13. Memory card/built-in memory indicator
For best movie results, the use of SD cards is
recommended. Movie recordings using internal
memory are subject to quality degradations.
While movie recording is in progress, optical zoom
will stay xed, but up to 1.5X digital zoom will
remain available.
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Playback mode display
Mode:
10
9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
12
13
14
15
11
18 17 16
1. Playback mode icon
2. DPOF le icon
3. File protection icon
4. Audio le icon
5. Video le icon
6. Memory card/internal
memory indicator
7. Picture ID
8. Battery status
9.
Photo audio status
(Press the shutter
button to record sound)
(Press the shutter
button to play sound)
10.
Recording date and
time
11.
Histogram
12.
Aperture value
13.
Shutter speed
14.
Exposure value
15.
Memory capacity
(current picture/total
picture number)
16.
ISO value
17.
WB
18.
Image size
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In the "ASCN" mode, dierent conditions are detected
intelligently and the most suitable settings will be
automatically selected. With "ASCN" you can always
take good pictures.
Follow these steps to create a "ASCN":
1. Turn the mode dial to "ASCN", LCD display showing
the following diagram.
2. Hold the camera steady and aim at the subject.
At this time, an appropriate mode will be selected
to suit the lighting conditions of the scene you are
photographing.
3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
4. Press the shutter button all the way down to take the
picture.
Icon Mode name Icon Mode name
Landscape Mode
Night Landscape
Mode
Portrait mode Macro Mode
Night Portrait Auto Mode
Backlit Portrait
In the "ASCN" mode, dierent conditions are
detected intelligently and the most suitable
settings will be automatically selected.
Auto Scene mode (ASCN)
Landscape Mode
For landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the
exposure to match the background.
Portrait mode
For portraits, ASCN will automatically adjust the
exposure and skin tones to give clear pictures.
Night Portrait
When you shoot portraits at night, or in low light
conditions, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure
for people and night scenes.
Backlit Portrait
When the sun or any other light source is behind you,
ASCN will automatically adjust the foreground exposure
to produce good pictures.
Night Landscape Mode
For night scenes, ASCN will automatically increase the
ISO value to compensate for low light.
Macro Mode
To capture object detail for close-ups, ASCN will
automatically adjust the focus.
Auto Mode
The camera automatically adjusts the exposure and
focus to ensure good pictures.
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In Manual Scene mode, you can select from a total of
12 scene types to match your needs. You just need to select the right scene for the occasion and the camera will
automatically adjust to the optimal settings for you.
To enter the scene mode, turn the mode dial to Manual
Scene mode. The scene mode palette appears.
Use Up/Down/Left/Right to select a scene, and press
the button.
Sport
For shooting fast-moving objects. Bring lively pictures
to life.
Children
Suitable for photographing children and pets. The ash
shuts o automatically in order not to disturb the sub-
ject being photographed.
Indoor
For shooting people indoors. Clearly show background
and atmosphere.
Leaf
For shooting plants. Vivid reproduction of green.
Snow
Suitable for snowy landscape. Camera automatically
adjusts and corrects exposure value (EV).
Manual Scene mode (SCN)
Sunset
For shooting sunsets. Vivid reproduction of red and
yellow.
Fireworks
For shooting at night and reworks. Shutterspeed is
slower than normal.(Use of tripod is recommended)
Glass
Suitable for photographing objects behind glass or
window.
Museum
For shooting in museums or places where ash is not
allowed.
Landscape
For shooting landscapes. Vivid reproduction of green
and blue.
Night landscape
For shooting night scenes. Use of tripod is recommended.
Night portrait
For shooting portraits with night scenes as background.
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Pan-Capture Panorama
Returning to the Scene selection menu
1. In Scene mode, press the button to activate the
main function menu.
2. Select the “SCENE” menu option and then press the
button to return to the to Scene selection menu.
The main function menu also allows you congure
image quality and image size. Please refer to the
"Advanced Functions Menu" section on page 27 for
detailed instructions.
Panorama mode allows you to create a panoramic
picture. The camera will automatically compose a pan-
oramic picture using the individual shots that you take.
Follow these steps to create a panoramic picture:
1. Turn the mode dial to the Panorama Stitching Mode.
Then enter the Still menu to Select either Auto Stitching or Manual Stitching (Please refer to Page 55 to
enter the Still menu.)
2. Set the mode dial to Panorama mode ( ).
3. Use the Left/Right buttons to specify the direction
of picture taking, and then in 2 seconds the
panoramic sequence will commence automatically.
4. Compose your rst view on the LCD screen and press
the shutter button.
5. Use "Stitching Mode" selected from the Menu.
When Using Auto Stitching:
After the rst shot is taken, the camera will make a
calculation and two icons will appear on the LDC screen.
Once they appear, move the camera and the circle icon
on the screen will move with the scenery until it reaches
the square frame icon. When circle icon and square
frame become green, the camera will take pictures
automatically and nish the stitching.
When Using Manual Stitching:
After the rst shot is taken, the semi-transparent image
of the rst shot will appear at the edge of the screen.
You can use this image to compose your picture before
you press the shutter button to nish manual stitching.
6. The camera will then stitch the pictures into a
panorama automatically.
7. Turn the mode dial to playback mode to view the
panoramic picture.
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Image Stabilization mode
The Image Stabilization mode combats the eect of
hand shake and allows you to take pictures that would
otherwise be blurred.
1. Switch the mode dial to ( ) mode.
2. Press
Shutter halfway to focus on the subject.
3. Press
Shutter fully to capture the image.
While in panorama mode, press the button to
save images and exit panorama shooting. Press
the button to discard images and exit.
Flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and exposure compensation cannot be adjusted after the
rst picture is taken.
Pictures cannot be deleted, nor the zoom adjusted until the series is nalized.
The stabilizer function is used for less blur picture
caused by hand shake under a dark environment, the
camera would increase the ISO level under the mode to
have a higher shutter speed.
This function may not help to take a clear picture
of a fast moving target, such as a car passing by,
etc.
This function may not help to stabilize photos if
you are in a moving vehicle (car, boat, etc.). It is
best used when taking normal shots.
Increasing the ISO level may cause heavier noise
on the photo.
Use of a tripod is always best to get the clearest
picture.
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The Face Detection mode will detect faces of persons in
a photo so that the faces will be as clear as possible.
1. While in photography mode, press the
button to
activate Face Detection. The indicator appears
on the LCD.
2. Hold the camera securely, and point the camera
towards the subject to start the face detection
process. When the camera detects a face, a white
rectangular frame will be drawn around the face.
(Note: For best results, the face of the subject should
be relatively large on the LCD screen, and the subject
should be facing the camera as front on as possible.)
3. Press
Shutter halfway to focus on the subject.
4. Press
Shutter fully to capture the image.
5. Press the
button again to deactivate face
detection.
Face Detection
Smile Detection
With the camera's new "smile detection"feature, which
automatically detects and captures a person smiling,
you'll never miss a smile.
1. While in shooting mode, press the
button
repeatedly until appears on the LCD. This icon
indicates that the camera is in Smile Detection mode.
2. Point the camera at the subject until the subject's
face is detected and bracketed by a square box. Press
the shutter button all the way down and release the
shutter button. The camera will now 'wait' for the
subject to smile.
3. When the subject smiles, the camera will automatically
release the shutter and capture the photo.
4. To disable the automatic shutter release, press the
shutter again .
Note:
• A face must be detected by the camera in order for
smile detection to function correctly.
• For optimal detection results, the subject should be
framed to occupy most of the screen space.
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Blink Detection
The Blink Detection feature is on by default, and after
taking each photo, a warning message will pop up if a
blink had been detected in the photo.
1. In photography modes, press the button
to enter
the Photo menu.
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select "Blink
detection" setting.
3. Use the Right navigation buttons to enter the
submenu, and select "On" option.
4. Press the button
to conrm the setting and exit
the menu.
5. The "Blink detection" indicator appears on the LCD.
6. Press the shutter button fully to capture the image, if
someone's eyes blink, the camera will automatically
show blink detection warning message.
Note:
• For optimal results, the subject should be framed to
occupy most of the screen space.
Viewing photos and videos
PLAYBACK
To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD
screen:
1. Turn your camera to
Playback mode. The last
recorded photo or video clip is displayed.
2. Use the
Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll
through the photos or video clips stored in the
internal memory or memory card.
3. To play a selected video clip, press the
button to
enter the movie playback mode.
4. Use the
Left/Right navigation buttons to select
a program button and press the button to
conrm the selection. The function of each button is
described in the following.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 Exit 5 Previous frame
2 Play 6 Next frame
3 Slow motion 7 Edit Movie
4 First frame
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During the video playback, an operation guide appears
on the screen. You can use the navigation pad to perform the functions accordingly.
During the video playback, you can use the Up/Down
navigation buttons to adjust the volume of playback.
During the slow motion playback, you can use the
Left/Right navigation buttons to adjust the speed of
playback.
Volume will be muted when using the slow motion
playback.
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Editing video
Press the Edit program button to enter the following screen and use the buttons on the left side to edit
the playback. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to
select a button.
1. Select the button and use the Left/Right
navigation buttons to specify the new beginning of
the playback.
2. Select the
button and use the Left/Right
navigation buttons to specify the new end of the
playback.
3. To save the le, select the
button and press
the button.
4. Use the
Up/Down navigation buttons to select an
option.
• New le: Save as a new le.
•
Back: Do not save the le and return to the Edit
screen.
5. Press the
button to conrm your setting.
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To exit the Edit screen, select the button and
press the button.
Edited video must be at least 1 second long .
With sucient battery and at least 1GB available
memory, up to 30 minutes of footage can be
recorded per movie.
Thumbnail view
When in Playback mode, press down the Zoom button
at the Wide position ( ) once to display the thumbnail of photos and video clips on the screen.
1. Use the Zoom button to switch between the
2x2,
3x3, and 4x4 thumbnail display.
2. Use
Up/Down/Left/Right to select a photo or
video clip to view.
If the indicator appears on the LCD, then a
movie le is currently being displayed.
Press the button to restore a preview icon to
its original image size.
Using zoom playback (for still pictures only)
The zoom scroll wheel can also be used during playback.
This allows you to magnify photos up to 8X.
1. Turn your camera to
Playback mode.
2. Use the
Left/Right navigation buttons to select a
photo to magnify.
3. Move the zoom scroll wheel to the Tele position
( ) once.
4. Use the zoom scroll wheel to zoom in and out. The
zoom indicator and pan box appear on the screen.
5. Use the navigation buttons to pan across the image.
6. Press the
button to return the image to its
original scale.
Movie images cannot be enlarged.
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Using the Delete button
The camera is equipped with a quick Delete button
for you to delete photos or videoclips without entering
the Playback menu.
To delete a photo or video:
1. Turn your camera to
Playback mode.
2. Use the navigation buttons to select the photo/video
clip you want to delete.
3. Press the
button. The Delete screen appears.
4. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to select
Yes or No. Then press the button to conrm.
Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered.
Please refer to page 64 for instructions on the
delete menu options.
The indicator appears if the picture has a
sound le attached. You can choose to delete the
attached sound le alone or to delete both the
picture and the sound le.
Still menu
USING THE MENUS
Mode :
In still shooting modes, press the button to enter the
Still menu.
To congure the settings:
1. In the Still menu, press the
Up/Down button to
switch between the page numbers of the function
menu, and press the Right button to enter the
function menu option.
2. Switch between various functions with the
Up/
Down button.
3. Press the
Right button to enter the sub-menu.
4. Select an option with the
Up/Down navigational
button.
5. Press the
button to conrm the setting and exit
the menu.
Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting.
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AF mode (Auto-Focus mode)
Use this setting to control the auto-focus mechanism
while taking pictures.
Two options are available:
•
Single-AF: The focus frame appears on the center
of the LCD screen to focus on the subject.
•
Multi-AF: The camera automatically focuses the
subject in a wide area to nd the focus point.
AF-assist beam
Use this setting to aid focus in dark conditions. Select
On to turn on the AF assist beam, or O to disable the
function.
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Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)
Use this setting to select an area for the exposure to be
obtained.
Three options are available:
• Spot
• Center-Weight
• AiAE (Articial Intelligence AE)
Cont. Shot (Continuous shot)
Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. Once
in this mode, you must continuously hold the shutter
button to use this function.
Four options are available:
•
O: Capture a single shot only.
•
3 shot: Capture up to 3 consecutive pictures.
•
3 shots (Last): Capture pictures continuously until
the shutter button is released but only the last 3
shots are recorded.
•
Time-Lapse : Automatically capture pictures in at
predened intervals.
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The ash is designed not to work in this mode in order
to enable quick succession of shots.
To activate this mode, the camera must have the
self-timer for multiple shots already turned on (as
described on page 25)
Grid
Use this setting to turn on or o the framing grids when
taking photos. This may help you position the subject in
your composition.
Quick Review
This setting refers to the quick photo review immediately after taking a picture. The picture stays on the LCD
screen for an adjustable period of time.
Four options are available:
• O
• 1 sec
• 2 sec
• 3 sec
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Digital Zoom
Use this setting to enable or disable the digital zoom
function. When disabled, only the optical zoom is
enabled.
Digital Zoom indicator
• O: gray color.
• On: reddish color.
Histogram
The histogram is used for checking the exposure while
taking pictures. Use this setting to enable or disable the
histogram display on the LCD screen.
• O
• On
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Blink Detection
The Blink Detection feature is on by default, and after
taking each photo, a warning message will pop up if a
blink had been detected in the photo.
• O:
• On
Slow Shutter
In Slow shutter mode, the shutter will remain open as
long as the shutter button is pressed. This gives you
complete control over the duration of exposure. (The
slow shutter mode is available only in manual
mode.
• Manual : To set a long exposure time between
2~30 sec.
The use of tripod is recommended for prolonged
exposure.
Movie menu
Mode :
In movie shooting mode, press the button to enter
the Movie menu.
To congure the settings:
1. In the Short Movie Shot menu, press the
Up/Down
button to switch between the page numbers of the
function menu, and press the Right button to enter
the function menu option.
Date Imprint
Include a date/time stamp in the photo image.
• O:
• Date
• Date and time
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Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)
Set metering mode for various lighting conditions.
Three options are available:
• Spot AE
• Center-Weight
• AiAE (Articial Intelligence AE)
2. Switch between various functions with the
Up/
Down button.
3. Press the
Right button to enter the sub-menu.
4. Press the
button to conrm the setting and exit
the menu.
Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting.
Playback menu
Mode :
In playback mode, press the button to enter the
Playback menu.
Please refer to the following sections for detailed
instructions on the various menu options.
Protect
To prevent pictures or videos being erased accidentally,
you can use this setting to lock one or all les.
To protect/unprotect a picture or video:
1. Switch to playback mode using the mode dial. Use
the Left/Right buttons to locate and display the
photo or movie that you want to protect.
2. Select the
Protect setting from the Playback menu
as described previously.
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3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select
One to protect this picture/video, or select All to
protect all pictures/videos in the internal memory
or memory card. Then press the Right navigation
button.
4. Use the
button to select Yes to lock the displayed
picture/video or Unlock to unlock it, and use the
Up/Down navigation buttons to select Back to
return to the Playback menu.
5. A key (
) icon will appear on the top of the screen
to indicate that the picture/video is protected.
6. Select
reset to cancel protection for all les that
have been placed in the protected mode.
Delete
There are three ways to delete les: (please note that a
le cannot be recovered once it is deleted.)
• Delete One:
1. On the Delete menu, select
Delete One and then
press the Right button.
2. Using the
Left/Right buttons, locate the photo or
movie le to be deleted. Select Yes (to delete le) or
No (to return to the previous menu) using the Up/
Down buttons, then press the button to conrm.
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• Delete All:
1. On the Delete menu, select
Delete All and then
press the Right button.
2. Using the
Left/Right buttons, select Yes (to delete
all les) or No (to cancel and return to the previous
menu).
The “ ” indicator means a le is protected. File
protection must be removed rst before a le can
be deleted.
Deleting les will cause DPOF settings to be reset.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
DPOF allows you to record your selection of pictures
that you would like to print, and will save your selection
in the memory card, so that you can simply hand your
memory card to a photo kiosk without having to tell
them in person which photos you would like to print.
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Info. Box (Information Box)
Use this setting to enable or disable the text display
for taking pictures. The following information will be
displayed on the screen: histogram display, aperture
value, shutter speed, exposure value, image size, image
quality, and ISO value. (Please refer to page 37 for information on the menu options shown.
Trim
The trim setting allows you select an area of the photo
you want to keep and then save it as a new photo.
To trim a picture:
1. Select the
Trim setting from the Playback menu.
2. Using the
Left/Right buttons, locate the photo that
you want to crop and have it displayed on the LCD.
3. Use the zoom scroll wheel and navigation buttons to
adjust the trimming box to t the location and size of
the new picture.
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4. Press the Shutter button to save what you see on
the LCD screen as a new picture, or the button to
cancel and return to the Playback menu.
Resize
This setting allows you to resize a picture to a specied
resolution, and saves it as a new picture.
1. Select the
Resize setting from the Playback menu
as described previously.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a
picture to resize.
3. Use the
Up/Down navigation buttons to select a
resolution (1024X768 or 640X480) to resize the
image or back to cancel and return to the Playback
menu.
4. Press the
button to conrm the setting.
Resizing an image creates a new le that contains
the image in the size you select. The le with the
original image also remains in memory.
If the message “The image cannot be edited.”
appears, it means that the current image cannot
be resized.
Rotate
You can use this setting to change the picture orientation of the picture.
1. Select the
Rotate setting from the Playback menu
as described previously.
2. Use the
Left/Right navigation buttons to select a
picture to rotate.
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3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the
direction for rotation or Back to cancel and return to
the Playback menu.
4. Press the button to conrm the setting.
The rotated image will be saved as a new le, and
the original image will remain intact in memory.
Slide show
This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as
a slideshow.
1. Select the
Slide show setting from the Playback
menu.
2. Use the
Up/Down navigation buttons to select
Eect, Interval time, or Repeat and use the Left/
Right navigation buttons to adjust the setting.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select
Start to run the slideshow or Cancel to return to
the Playback menu.
4. Press the
button to conrm the setting.
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Red-eye removal
Use this setting to remove red-eye eect in your photos.
1. Select the
Red-eye removal setting from the
Playback menu as described previously.
2. Use the
Left/Right navigation buttons to select the
image for which red-eye will be removed.
3. Use the
Up/Down navigation buttons to select
Yes to x the selected image or back to cancel and
return to the Playback menu.
4. Press the button to conrm the setting.
For best results, the face of the subject should
be relatively large on the LCD screen, the subject
should be facing the camera as front on as
possible, and the red eyes should be as large as
possible.
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Setup menu
Mode :
The Setup menu is available in all modes. Press the
button in any modes, then use the navigation buttons to
select the Setup menu.
To congure the settings:
1. In the Setting menu, press the
Up/Down button to
switch between the page numbers of the function
menu, and press the Right button to enter the
Setting menu option.
2. Switch between various functions with the
Up/
Down button.
3. Press the
Right button to enter the sub-menu.
Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting.
Format Memory
Please note: formatting enables you to delete all
contents in the memory card and built-in memory,
including protected photo and movie les.
To use this setting:
1. Select the
Format Memory setting from the Setup
menu as described previously.
2. Use the
Left/Right navigation buttons to select Yes
or No, and press the button to conrm.
3. The current media is formatted.
Beep
Use this setting to adjust the volume of beep when
buttons are pressed and change the tones for shutter,
buttons, self-timer, and power-on/power-o.
To change this setting:
1. Select the
Beep setting from the Setup menu as
described previously.
2. Use the
Up/Down navigation buttons to switch
between volume, shutter tone, key tone, self-timer
tone, and power tone elds.
3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to adjust the
volume and change each tone style. Then press the
button to conrm.
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LCD Brightness
Use this setting to adjust the brightness of your LCD
screen.
1. Select the
LCD Brightness setting from the Setup
menu as described previously.
2. Use the
Up/Down buttons to select to Auto or
Manual brightness adjustment, and then press
to conrm your election.
3. For manual adjustment, use the Left/Right buttons
to adjust the brightness.
Power Saver
This setting allows you to save power and get the
maximum possible running time for your battery. Follow
the steps below to turn o the LCD screen and camera
automatically after a period of inactivity.
1. Select the
Power Save setting from the Setup
menu as described previously.
2. Use the
Up/Down navigation buttons to switch
between LCD power and Camera power elds.
3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to specify
the idle period before automatic power-o. The level
bars correspond to the following idle periods.
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• LCD o:
30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, and Always on.
• Camera o:
3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and Always on.
4. Press the
button to conrm.
Date/Time
See “Setting the Date and Time“ section on page 21.
World time
The world time setting is a useful function on your overseas trips. This feature enables you to display the local
time on the LCD screen while you are overseas.
1. Select the
World time setting from the Setup
menu as described previously. The world time screen
appears.
2. Use the
Up/Down navigation buttons to switch
between the hometown ( ) and travel destination
( ) elds.
3. Use the
Left/Right navigation buttons to select a
city close to the desired time zone. Then press the
button to conrm.
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File Numbering
After capturing photos or videos, the camera will auto-
matically save the le with a numeric sux.
Select this
setting:
Serial number is derived and assigned
to a new le as follows:
Continue
whether the number should continue
on from the last photo you have taken
Reset
reset the counter to 1 and save les in a
new folder in the memory card.
Language
See “Setting the Language“ section on page 22.
Video system
Use this setting to determine your video system in the
current area.
1. Select the
Video system setting from the Setup
menu as described previously.
2. Use the
Up/Down navigation buttons to select
NTSC or PAL. Then press the button to conrm.
The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or
PAL to accommodate dierent regional standards. The
appropriate setting will vary between regions.
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Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to
memory card)
Use this setting to copy the les stored in the internal
memory to the memory card.
1. Select the
Copy to memory card setting from the
Setup menu as described previously.
2. Use the
Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes
or No. Then press the button to conrm.
NTSC : USA, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc.
PAL :
Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc.
Note :
The TV output will not display properly if an
incorrect video system is selected.
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FW Ver. (Firmware version)
Use this setting to view the current camera rmware
version.
1. Select the
FW Ver. setting from the Setup menu as
described previously.
2. If SD card contains a new version of rmware, please
upgrade accordingly as necessary.
Reset Settings
Use this setting to restore the camera to its default
settings.
1. Select the
Reset setting from the Setup menu as
described previously.
2. Use the
Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes
or No. Then press the button to conrm.
CONNECTIONS
Connecting to a TV
You can connect your camera to your television,
computer, or printer to view picture you have taken.
By using the AV cable, you can view the captured images
on a TV. Follow the steps below to connect the supplied
AV cable to a TV.
1. Choose
[NTSC] or [PAL] to match your TV video
standard (see page 74) and then turn o the camera.
2. Connect one end of the AV cable to the USB/AV OUT
port on your camera.
3. Connect the plugs on the other end of the cable to
the audio and video input ports on the TV.
4. Turn on the camera and the TV on.
Audio
Video
Make sure that both the camera and TV are turned
o before connecting the AV cable.
Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera
from turning o unexpectedly while connected.
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Connecting to a PC
Use the USB cable and ArcSoft software (CD-ROM)
supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to
a computer.
Setting the USB mode
Since the camera’s USB port can be set to connect with
either a PC or a Printer, the following steps will allow
you to ensure that the camera is correctly congured to
connect with a PC.
1. Press the
button and use the Up/Down
navigation buttons to select USB Connect, and then
press the Right navigation button.
2. Use the
Up/Down navigation buttons to select PC.
3. Press the
button to conrm the setting.
Transferring les to your PC
The computer will automatically detect the camera as
a removable drive. Double-click My Computer icon on
the desktop to locate the removable drive and to copy
the folders and les in the drive to a directory on your
PC as you would copy any typical folder or le.
If the USB option is set to [PC] :
Turn the camera o and disconnect the USB cable.
If the USB option is set to [PC (PTP) ] :
Remove the camera from the system as described below
before turning the camera o and disconnecting the
USB cable.
Windows XP Home Edition/XP Professional
Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon in the
taskbar and select [Safely remove USB Mass Storage
Device] from the menu displayed.
By using the USB cable, you can transfer the captured
photos and videos to a PC. Follow the steps below to
connect the camera to a PC.
1. Start a computer to which ArcSoft software has been
installed.
2. Make sure both the camera and PC are turned on.
3. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the
USB/AV OUT port on your camera.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to an available
USB port on your PC.
5. Disconnect the camera once transfer is completed.
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Windows 2000 Professional
Click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon in the
taskbar and select [Stop USB Mass Storage Device]
from the menu displayed.
Macintosh
Drag the untitled icon to the Trash. ("Untitled")
Connecting to a PictBridge compatible printer
PictBridge allows printing images from a
memory card in a digital camera directly to
a printer, regardless of brand. To nd out if
a printer is PictBridge compatible, simply
look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check
the manual for specications.With the PictBridge func-
tion on your camera, you can print the captured photos
directly with a PictBridge compatible printer using the
supplied USB cable, without the need for a PC.
Setting the USB mode
Since the camera’s USB port can be set to connect with
either a PC or a Printer, the following steps will allow
you to ensure that the camera is correctly congured to
connect with a Printer.
1. Press the
button and use Up/Down to select
USB Connect, and then press the Right navigation
button.
2. Use
Up/Down to select Printer.
3. Press the
button to conrm the setting.
Every time the camera is powered o, the USB
Mode will automatically revert back to PC mode.
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Connecting the camera and printer.
1. Make sure both the camera and printer are turned
on.
2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the
USB port on your camera.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port
on the printer.
If the camera is not connected to a PictBridge
compatible printer, the following error message appears
on the LCD screen.
The above error message would also appear if the
USB mode were set incorrectly, in which case you
should disconnect the USB cable, check the USB
mode settings, ensure that the Printer is turned
on, and then try connecting the USB cable again.
After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge
menu appears.
Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a menu
item, and press the Right navigation button to enter.
Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting.
Print with date
If you have set the date and time of your camera, the
date record would be saved with the photos you take.
You can print the photos with date by following the
steps below.
1. Select
Print with date from the PictBridge menu.
The following screen appears.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll
through the photos.
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3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the
number of prints for the current displayed photo.
4. Press the
button and the following screen
appears.
5. Select Yes to conrm printing, or No to cancel. Then
press the button.
Print without date
Use this setting to print the photos without dates on
them.
1. Select
Print without date from the PictBridge
menu. The following screen appears.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll
through the images.
3. Use the
Up/Down navigation buttons to select the
number of prints for the current displayed image.
4. Press the
button and the following screen
appears.
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5. Select Yes to conrm printing, or No to cancel. Then
press the button.
Print index
You can use this setting to print all indexes to show all
the photos currently in your camera.
1. Select
Print index from the PictBridge menu. The
following screen appears.
2. Select Yes to conrm the printing, or No to cancel.
Then press the button.
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Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
To use DPOF printing, you must make the selection of
photos for printing using the DPOF settings before hand.
See “DPOF” section on page 65.
1. Select
Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu. The
following screen appears.
2. Select Yes to conrm the printing, or No to cancel.
Then press the button.
Exit
To exit the PictBridge menu, select Exit. The “Remove
USB cable” message will be displayed.
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.
Specications : A950/A955Z/A1050/A1150/A1250
APPENDICES
Model name A950/A955Z A1050 A1150 A1250
Eective Image
Sensor Pixels
9.1 Megapixels 10.1 Megapixels 11.1 Megapixels 12.2 Megapixels
Image Sensor
9.4 Megapixels
1/2.33" CCD
10.4 Megapixels
1/2.33" CCD
11.4 Megapixels
1/2.33" CCD
12.4 Megapixels
1/2.3" CCD
Lens Focal Length
F =
6.3mm (Wide) ~ 31.5mm (Tele)
35mm lm
equivalent
35mm (Wide) ~ 175mm (Tele)
Lens F number F3.0 (Wide) ~ F4.7 (Tele)
Lens Construction 9 elements in 7 groups
Optical Zoom 5X
Lens Focusing
Range
Normal: (Wide) 60cm ~∞, (Tele) 80cm ~∞;
Macro: (Wide) 5cm ~ 80cm, (Tele) 60cm ~∞
"Design and specications are subject to change without notice."
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Model name A950/A955Z A1050 A1150 A1250
Anti-Handshake Electronic Image Stabilization
Digital Zoom 5.7X digital zoom (Combined Zoom: 28.5X)
Number of
Recording Pixels :
Still Image
9MP, 8MP(3:2), 8MP,
7MP(16:9), 5MP, 3MP,
0.3MP
10MP, 9MP(3:2), 9MP,
8MP, 7MP(16:9), 5MP,
3MP, 0.3MP
11MP, 10MP(3:2),
8MP(16:9), 8MP, 5MP,
3MP, 0.3MP
12MP, 10MP(3:2),
10MP, 9MP(16:9), 8MP,
5MP, 3MP, 0.3MP
Number of Recording Pixels :
Movie
640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps,
320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps
Image
Compression
Best, Fine, Normal
DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1)
Support
Yes
File Format :
Still Image
Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
File Format :
Movie
Quick Time Motion JPEG, Audio: G.711 [Monaural]
File Format : Audio WAVE [Monaural] (Max 60 seconds)
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Model name A950/A955Z A1050 A1150 A1250
Shooting Modes
Auto, Manual, ASCN, Image Stabilization, Movie, Scene (Sport, Children, Indoor, Leaf, Snow,
Sunset, Fireworks, Glass, Museum, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait),
Panorama
Smile Detection Yes
Blink Detection Yes
Face-Detection Yes
Red-eye Removal Yes
Pan-Capture
Panorama
Yes
LCD Display 2.5 inch LTPS TFT color LCD (230,400 pixels)
ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600
AF Method Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection, AF Assist Light (On/O)
Light Metering
Method
Articial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame)
Exposure Control
Method
ProgramAE (AE-lock available)
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Model name A950/A955Z A1050 A1150 A1250
Exposure
Compensation
±2 EV in 1/3 steps
Shutter Speed 4 ~ 1/2000 second (Manual 30 seconds)
Continuous Shooting Approx. 1.65 fps (Large/Fine mode) Approx. 1.39 fps (Large/Fine mode)
Playback Modes
Single Photo, Index (4/9/16 thumbnails), Slide Show, Movie (Slow-Motion possible), Zoom
(Approx. 2X~8X), Audio , Histogram Display
White Balance Control Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual
Internal Flash
(Shooting Range)
Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow
Synchro
Gno. 5.3 (ISO 100)
(Shooting Range): (Wide) : Approx. 0.3m~4.9m
(Tele) : Approx. 0.3m~3.1m (ISO 800)
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Model name A950/A955Z A1050 A1150 A1250
Jacks USB2.0/AV-OUT (Integrated Proprietary Connector)
Recording Media
Internal Memory: 24MB
SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 8GB support)
Other Features PictBridge, Exif Print Support, Multi-language Support
Power 2 x AA Alkaline Battery, AA NiMH Battery [Not Included]
Shooting Capability
(Battery Performance)
AA Alkaline Batteries: Approx. 130 shots
(based on CIPA standards)
AA Alkaline Batteries: Approx. 120 shots
(based on CIPA standards)
AA NiMH Battery : Approx. 380 shots (CIPA
Standards)
AA NiMH Battery : Approx. 360 shots (CIPA
Standards)
Operation
Environment
Temperature: 0~40oC, Humidity: 0~90%
Dimensions (W x H x D) 92.4mm x 61mm x (24.1 ~ 25.9)mm
Mass Approx. 145g (without the battery)
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Specications : A1035/A1235
APPENDICES
Model name A1035 A1235
Eective Image Sensor
Pixels
10.1 Megapixels 12.2 Megapixels
Image Sensor 10.4 Megapixels 1/2.33" CCD 12.4 Megapixels 1/2.3" CCD
Lens Focal Length F = 6.3mm (Wide) ~ 18.9mm (Tele)
35mm lm equivalent 35mm (Wide) ~ 105mm (Tele)
Lens F number F3.0 (Wide) ~ F4.0 (Tele)
Lens Construction 9 elements in 7 groups
Optical Zoom 3X
Lens Focusing Range
Normal: (Wide) 60cm ~∞, (Tele) 80cm ~∞;
Macro: (Wide) 5cm ~ 80cm, (Tele) 60cm ~∞
Anti-Handshake Electronic Image Stabilization
Digital Zoom 5.7X digital zoom (Combined Zoom: 17.1X)
"Design and specications are subject to change without notice."
Model name A1035 A1235
Number of Recording
Pixels : Still Image
10MP, 9MP(3:2), 9MP, 8MP, 7MP(16:9), 5MP,
3MP, 0.3MP
12MP, 10MP(3:2), 10MP, 9MP(16:9), 8MP,
5MP, 3MP, 0.3MP
Number of Re-cording
Pixels :Movie
640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps,
320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps
Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal
DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1)
Support
Yes
File Format : Still Image Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
File Format : Movie Quick Time Motion JPEG, Audio: G.711 [Monaural]
File Format : Audio WAVE [Monaural] (Max 60 seconds)
Shooting Modes
Auto, Manual, ASCN, Image Stabilization, Movie, Scene (Sport, Children, Indoor, Leaf,
Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Glass, Museum, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait,
Portrait), Panorama
Smile Detection Yes
Blink Detection Yes
Face-Detection Yes
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Model name A1035 A1235
Red-eye Removal Yes
Pan-Capture Panorama Yes
LCD Display 2.5 inch LTPS TFT color LCD (230,400 pixels)
ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO 64/100/200/400/800/1600
AF Method Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection, AF Assist Light (On/O)
Light Metering Method
Articial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of
frame)
Exposure Control Method ProgramAE (AE-lock available)
Exposure Compensation ±2 EV in 1/3 steps
Shutter Speed 4 ~ 1/2000 second (Manual 30 seconds)
Continuous Shooting Approx. 1.65 fps (Large/Fine mode) Approx. 1.39 fps (Large/Fine mode)
Playback Modes
Single Photo, Index (4/9/16 thumbnails), Slide Show, Movie (Slow-Motion possible),
Zoom( Approx. 2X~8X), Audio , Histogram Display
White Balance Control Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual
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Model name A1035 A1235
Internal Flash (Shooting
Range)
Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye
Reduction+Slow Synchro
Gno. 5.3 (ISO 100)
(Shooting Range): (Wide) : Approx. 0.3m~4.9m, (Tele) : Approx. 0.3m~3.1m (ISO 800)
Jacks USB2.0/AV-OUT (Integrated Proprietary Connector)
Recording Media
Internal Memory: 24MB
SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 8GB support)
Other Features PictBridge, Exif Print Support, Multi-language Support
Power 2 x AA Alkaline Battery, AA NiMH Battery [Not Included]
Shooting Capability
(Battery Performance)
AA Alkaline Batteries: Approx. 150 shots
(based on CIPA standards)
AA Alkaline Batteries: Approx. 140 shots
(based on CIPA standards)
AA NiMH Battery : Approx. 400 shots (CIPA Standards)
Operation Environment Temperature: 0~40oC, Humidity: 0~90%
Dimensions (W x H x D) 92.4mm x 61mm x (24.1 ~ 25.9)mm
Mass Approx. 145g (without the battery)
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Eective Image Sensor Pixels 12.2 Megapixels
Image Sensor 12.4 Megapixels [1/2.3” (CCD)]
Lens
Focal Length F = 5.2mm (Wide) ~ 26mm (Tele)
35mm lm equivalent 28mm (Wide) ~ 140mm (Tele)
F number F3.3 (Wide) ~ F5.2 (Tele)
Construction 9 elements in 8 groups
Optical Zoom 5X
Focusing Range
Normal: (Wide) 60cm ~∞, (Tele) 120cm ~ ∞;
Macro: (Wide) 5cm ~ 80cm, (Tele) 120cm ~ ∞
Anti-Handshake Electronic Image Stabilization
Digital Zoom 4.5X digital zoom (Combined Zoom: 22.5X)
Specications : E1255W
APPENDICES
"Design and specications are subject to change without notice."
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