GE X2600 User Manual

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GE Digital Camera

Power PRO Series: X2600

User Manual

BEFORE YOU START

Declaration of Conformity

Responsible Party: General Imaging Company Address: 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena,

Customer Service Telephone Number: +1-800-730-6597

CA 90248, U.S.A.

(Outside U.S. & Canada: +1-310-755-6857)

For Customers in the U.S.A.

Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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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About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing this GE digital camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

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respective owners.

This manual provides you with instructions on how to use

your new GE digital camera. Every eort 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.

Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to

help you locate information quickly and easily:

Indicates useful information.

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ing the camera.

SAFETY NOTES

Safety notes for this camera

• Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the camera.

• To prevent the camera from being damaged by moisture, do not use or store the camera in very humid environments, such as in rain or near bodies of water.

• Do not use or store the camera in dusty places or on a beach to prevent dust or sand from entering the camera, causing possible damage to it.

• Do not use or store the camera in a hot environment or in direct sunlight.

• Do not use or store the camera near powerful magnetic

elds, for example near a magnet or transformer.

• Avoid touching the lens of the camera.

• Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight for a long period time.

• Turn the camera o, remove the battery and the memory

card, and dry it within 24 hours if water accidentally comes in contact with the camera.

• When you take the camera from a cold place to a warmer environment, condensation may occur. Please wait for a reasonable period of time before you power the camera on.

• When you use the camera, remove the battery if it overheats. Wait until the battery and camera cool down.

• Download your photos and remove the memory card when you are going to store the camera for a long period of time.

• Store the camera in a dry environment and place it on a

at surface when you are going to store the camera for a

long period of time.

• Before you remove the battery and memory card, the

camera should be turned o.

• When you clean the body of the camera, do not use abrasive, alcohol-based or organic cleaner.

• Use the professional lens wiping cloth and dedicated cleaner to wipe and clean the lens.

Safety notes for battery

• To prevent the battery from being damaged, do not drop the battery or allow it to hit solid objects or to be scratched by other objects.

• Do not let the battery come in contact with metal objects (including coins) to avoid short circuiting, discharging, excessive heat or possible leakage.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the battery.

• Do not expose the battery to water. Always keep the battery contacts dry.

• Do not heat the battery or throw it into a re to avoid a

possible explosion.

• Do not store the battery in a hot environment or in direct sunlight.

• Only use the supplied battery.

• If the rechargeable Li-ion battery supplied with the camera needs to be replaced, contact the retailer or the customer service number listed in this manual.

• If the rechargeable Li-ion battery in this camera overheats during charging, stop charging immediately and wait until it cools down to resume charging.

• When the camera is stored for a long period of time, remove the battery and keep it in a dry place that is not accessible to the infants and children.

• In a colder environment, the performance of the battery could be noticeably reduced.

• When you install the battery, install it according to the positive and negative markings on the battery compartment. Never force the battery into the battery compartment.

Safety notes for memory card

• Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit solid objects to avoid damaging it.

• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the memory card.

• Do not expose the memory card to water. Always keep it dry.

• Do not remove the memory card when the camera is turned on. Otherwise, the memory card could be damaged.

• Do not directly edit the data on the memory card. Copy the data to your computer before you edit them.

• When the camera is stored for a long period of time, be sure to download your photos and remove the memory card. Store it in a dry environment.

• Format the memory card using the camera before you use

it for the rst time or insert a new one.

• We suggest buying only well-known, name brand memory cards to ensure peak performance.

• Do not modify the name of the les or folders of the memory card using your computer. Modifying the le names may cause the les to not be recognized on the

camera or a possible error may occur.

• A photo taken with the camera will be stored in the folder that is automatically generated on the SD card. Do not store photos that are not taken using this camera in

these folders as the pictures cannot be recognized during

playback.

• When you insert a memory card, make sure the notch of the card matches the markings on the top of the card slot.

Other Safety Notes

• Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera o during

the update process. Doing so may cause incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later.

• Do not hang the camera or strap around the neck of small children.

• If the rechargeable Li-ion battery is used for the camera, only charge it with the supplied battery charger.

• If battery uid leaks inside the camera, contact our

customer service department immediately.

• If battery uid leaks onto your skin, rinse your skin with

clean water and seek immediate medical attention.

• Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in accordance with the local (national or regional) regulations.

• When using your camera on an airplane, observe the

relevant rules specied by the airline.

• Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology, the LCD screen may have a few dead or bright pixels. These pixels do no eect the quality or performance of the camera, photos or video.

• Do not expose the LCD screen to water. In a humid environment, wipe it only with a soft and dry cleaning cloth.

• If the LCD screen is damaged and the liquid crystal comes into contact with your skin, wipe your skin with a dry cloth immediately and rinse it with clean water. If liquid crystal

comes into contact with your eyes, ush them with clean

water for at least for 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. If you accidentally swallow liquid crystal, rinse your mouth immediately and seek medical attention.

CONTENTS

BEFORE YOU START ............................................1

SAFETY NOTES .....................................................2

CONTENTS ............................................................5

GETTING READY ..................................................7

Accessories Included ..............................................................7

Setting up your camera ...................................8

Inserting the Batteries ...........................................................8

Storing Pictures on an SD/SDHC Card ................................9

Turning on the Camera ..........................................................10

Setting the Language, Date/Time........................................11

Attaching the Strap .................................................................12

Taking Pictures and Recording Videos ..........13

Taking Pictures in Smart Capture Mode .............................13

Changing between Tools View and Clean View ................14

Monitoring the Battery Level ................................................15

Recording a Video....................................................................15

Using other Picture Modes ....................................................16

Using the Zoom ........................................................................16

Using the Flash Button ...........................................................17

Using the Focus Button ..........................................................17

Using the Self-timer/Burst Button .......................................18

Taking Burst Pictures..............................................................19

Using Scene Mode ...................................................................20

Taking Panoramic Pictures ...................................................21

Turning on the Date Stamp Feature ....................................22

Using Program AE and Manual Exposure Modes .............22

Using Program AE and Manual Exposure Modes .............23

Choosing Focus/Exposure Zone ...................................24

Reviewing Pictures, Videos ..............................25

Reviewing Pictures/Videos ............................................................25

Understanding the Review Icons .........................................26

Playing a Video .........................................................................27

Deleting Pictures/Videos .......................................................27

Deleting Pictures/Videos .......................................................28

Using the Home Icon...............................................................29

Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) ....................30

Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television .......................31

Running a Slideshow ..............................................................32

Tagging Faces and Keywords ..........................33

Tagging people.........................................................................33

Manually Adding a Face Tag .................................................34

Updating Names/Tags ...........................................................34

Tagging with Keywords ..........................................................35

Marking Pictures/Videos as Favorites ................................35

Transferring, Sharing Pictures ..................36

Transferring Pictures/Videos using a USB Cable..............36

Using the Menu Button to Change camera

Settings ................................................................37

Adjusting Camera Settings ...................................................37

APPENDICES ........................................................39

Specications ...........................................................................39

Prompts and Warning Messages .........................................43

Troubleshooting .......................................................................47

GETTING READY

User Manual

Accessories Included

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.

Shoulder Strap Lens Cap

USB Cable Warranty Card

User Manual

Lens cap strapAA-Size Alkaline Batteries

Setting Up Your Camera

Inserting the Batteries

1 Press and hold the door lock while sliding the door open.

Storing Pictures on an SD/SDHC Card

Your camera has enough internal memory for a couple of test pictures. We highly recommend purchasing a Class 4 or higher SD/SDHC Card (up to 32 GB) to conveniently store more pictures/videos. (Card class is typically shown on the card and/or packaging)

NOTE: Your camera also accepts EYE-FI Cards (type X2). To

learn more, go to www.eye.

A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it in the wrong way may cause damage. Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may damage the pictures, card, or the camera.

1 While the camera is turned o, open the battery compart-

ment door.

2 Insert an SD card into the SD card slot and push it in until it

clicks into place. To remove an SD card, press the SD card to release it, and then remove it from the card slot.

IMPORTANT: When you turn on the camera, it checks to see if a card is inserted. If pictures/videos are detected on the internal memory, the camera will prompt you to move them to the SD card. New pictures/ videos will be stored on the SD card.

Turning on the Camera

1 If the lens cap is covering the lens, remove it.

2 Pull back on the ON/OFF switch, and then release it.

Setting the Language, Date/Time

The rst time you turn on the camera, you will be prompted to

choose your language and set the date/time.

Choose your language:

1 Press to highlight your desired language.

2 Press the OK button.

Set the date and time:

1 Press to change the date format, if desired.

2 Press

minutes.

NOTE: You may need to scroll down to see all elds.

3 Press

4 When nished setting the date and time, press

highlight OK. Then press the camera's OK button.

to highlight the year, month, date, hours, or

to change the value.

Back

Attaching the Strap

Taking Pictures and Recording Videos

Taking Pictures in Smart Capture Mode

When you turn the camera on for the rst time, the mode dial should be in Smart Capture Mode and ready to take pictures.

1 Use the LCD to preview the picture.

2 Press the Shutter button halfway down to focus and set exposure.

3 When the Focus brackets turn green, press the Shutter button completely down.

Press halfway, then all the way down.

Focus brackets

Changing Between Tools View and Clean View

Press the Display button to change between Clean View and Tools View. Clean View

In “clean” view; no tools appear. (Press the Menu button to change settings)

Tools View

Tools appear at the top of the LCD (Only Available in P and M Modes).

3.2

Press to choose a Tool, then press OK.

Tools View + Histogram

Tools appear at the top of the LCD. (The LCD can also display a grid and histogram)

3.2

Tool Descriptions

Date Stamp

Aperture

Shutter Speed

3.2

Flash Setting Battery Level

Exposure Compensation

Flash Compensation

ISO

White Balance

Color Mode

Contrast

Sharpness

More Tools

Zoom Slider

EYE-FI Card (accessory, appears only if inserted)

Pictures/Video time remaining

Focus/Exp. Zone

Monitoring the Battery Level

Recording a Video

Keep your batteries fully charged or keep fresh batteries on hand.

Full

Three Quarters

Half

One Quarter/Critical

The camera is always ready to record a video—just press and release the Record Video button . (Press and release it again to stop recording)

Using other Picture Modes

Using the Zoom

Turn the Mode Dial.

Note: If you choose SCN (Scene), press to highlight a Scene Mode, then press OK.

Capture Modes

Auto Scene Landscape

Program (P) Panorama

Manual (M) Scene Modes

Sport Night Portrait

Night Landscape Portrait

Use optical zoom to get closer to your subject before taking a

picture or video.

1. Use the LCD to frame your subject. (For focus distances,

see Specications.)

2. To zoom in, turn the zoom dial clockwise, aiming the

pointer at T (Telephoto " "). To zoom out, turn the zoom dial counter-clockwise, aiming the pointer at W (Wide Angle " ").

3. Take the picture or video.

Zoom out

Zoom in

Pointer

Using the Flash Button

Use the ash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or

outdoors in heavy shadows.

Press the Flash button

to cycle through ash modes.The current ash

mode appears at the bottom of the LCD.

Flash Modes (vary by picture-taking mode)

Auto Red-Eye Reduction

Force Flash O

Using the Focus Button

Press the Focus Button to cycle through focus modes. The current focus mode appears at the bottom of the LCD (Only Available in P, M and Panorama Modes).

Mode Description

Normal AF (Auto Focus)

Innity AF

Macro

Super Macro

Normal picture taking.

Distant scenery or taking pictures

through a window. (Turn o the ash

when taking pictures through glass) Subject-to-lens distances from:

• 10–60 cm (3.9–23.6 in.) @ wide

• 2.2–3.0 m (7.2–9.8 ft) @ telephoto Subject-to-lens distances from: 1–15 cm (0.4–5.9 in.) @ wide

Using the Self-Timer/Burst Button

Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. Place the camera

on a tripod or at surface.

Press the Self-Timer/Burst Button to cycle through available modes.The current mode appears at the bottom of the LCD.

1. Choose a Setting:

•10 seconds - A picture is taken after a 10-second

delay (so you have time to get into the scene).

•2 seconds - A picture is taken after a 2-second delay

(for a steady, shutter release).

•2 shot - The rst picture is taken after a 10-second

delay. A second picture is taken 8 seconds later.

2. Compose the scene. Press the Shutter Button and press halfway down (to focus). Continue pressing the Shutter Button until it's completely down (to start the self-timer).

The Self-Timer light blinks until the picture is taken.

Taking Burst Pictures

While the Shutter Button is pressed in Burst Mode, the camera will take pictures @ approximately 0.8 fps (frames per second) until there is no more storage space.

Press the Self-Timer/Burst Button to cycle through available modes.The Burst icon appears at the bottom of the LCD.

1. Press the Self-Timer/Burst Button until the Burst icon appears at the bottom of the LCD.

2. Compose the scene. Press the Shutter Button halfway down and pause (to focus). Continue pressing the Shutter Button until it's completely down and hold it to take the pictures.

The camera stops taking pictures when you release the Shutter Button or when there is no more storage space.

Using Scene Mode

Choose a Scene Mode before taking a picture.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to SCN (Scene modes).

2. Press to choose the desired Scene Mode, then press OK.

NOTE: To return to Smart Capture Mode, go back to Step 1 and choose Smart Capture.

3. Scene Mode Description

Flower Close-ups

Sunset Subjects at dusk

Backlight Subjects that are in shadows or "backlit"

Candlelight Subjects illuminated by candlelight

Children Action pictures of children in bright light

Bright Bright beach or snow scenes

Fireworks Fireworks. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod

Self-Portrait Close-ups of yourself. Assures proper focus and minimizes red eye

Stage

Photobooth Taking 4 pictures, which the camera combines into 1 strip

High ISO People indoors or in low-light scenes

People in dark scenes, such as on a stage. For best results, place the camera on a steady surface or tripod

Taking Panoramic Pictures

Use panorama to "stitch" up to 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene.

NOTE: Individual pictures are not saved, even if panorama capture is cancelled before stitching occurs. (Focus and expo-

sure are set with the rst picture. The ash is set to O.)

1. Turn the Mode Dial to Panorama

The default direction for taking panoramic pictures is left to right . To take pictures from right to left, press the Disp button. Select the Panorama tool and press OK. Choose , then press OK.

2. Take the rst picture.

After a quickview, the LCD displays the Liveview and an

"overlay" from the rst picture.

3. Compose the second picture. Make the overlay from the

rst picture cover the same portion in the new picture. If you are taking/stitching only 2 pictures, press OK to choose Stitch. After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched.

Take 2 or 3 pictures.

Get 1 panoramic picture.

Turning on the Date Stamp Feature

Using Program AE and Manual Exposure Modes ( * )

You can turn on the Date Stamp feature so that new pictures are stamped with the date on which they were taken.

IMPORTANT: You can only add a date stamp when the camera is in a picture-taking mode (not in Review mode when a picture has already been taken). When you turn on Date Stamp, all new pictures that you take, will be stamped until you turn

o the feature. Once a date stamp is applied, it cannot be

removed (unless you use image editing on your computer).

1. If the toolbar is hidden, press

2. Press

3. Press

The Date Stamp On icon appears in the toolbar. The date will be stamped on any future pictures you take. The feature

stays on until you turn it o.

to highlight Date Stamp O , then press OK.

to highlight Date Stamp On , then press OK.

to display it.

Use these modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures.

1. Turn the Mode Dial to P (Program AE) or M (Manual Expo sure) Mode.

2. If the toolbar is hidden, press

3. Press tion, ISO, White Balance, etc. Then press OK. (To learn more about the icons, Changing between Tools View and Clean View.)

4. Press press OK.

NOTE: Settings that you change in Program AE Mode apply only to pictures taken in Program AE Mode. Use Reset Camera to reset all settings to their factory default. To return to Smart Capture Mode, go back to Step 1 and choose Smart Capture.

to highlight an icon like Exposure Compensa-

to highlight a value within that setting, then

to display it.

Exposure Compensation

Shutter Speed

Aperture

Date Stamp

Flash Compensation ISO

White Balance More Tools

Mode When to use

Program AE Mode oers the ease of auto exposure with full access

to all manual controls. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting.

Manual Exposure Mode oers manual exposure with full access to all

menu options. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.)

Exposure Compensation Adjust the exposure. If the scene is too light, decrease the setting; if it's too dark, increase the setting. ISO Adjust the camera's sensitivity to light. Higher ISO indicates greater sensitivity. NOTE: A higher ISO may produce unwanted "noise" in a picture. Flash Compensation Adjust ash brightness.

Shutter Speed Control how long the shutter stays open. (Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds.) Aperture Also known as F-Stop. Control the size of the lens opening, which determines the depth of eld.

•

Smaller aperture numbers indicate a larger lens opening; good for low-light.

•

Larger aperture numbers indicate a smaller lens opening; keeps the main subject sharp; good for land-

scapes and well-lit conditions.

Press to control

Exposure compensation (how much light enters

the camera), ash compensation, and ISO speed

Aperture, shutter speed, ash compensation,

and ISO speed

Choosing a Focus/Exposure Zone ( * )

Choose the Focus/Exposure Zone best suited to your subjects.

1. If the toolbar is hidden, press

2. In a picture-taking mode, press posure Zone , then press OK.

3. Press

•Face Priority - The camera gives focus priority to faces.

•Multi-Zone - The camera evaluates the entire frame, then sets an exposure based on the average. The camera focuses on the nearest object.

•Center - The camera focuses on a small zone in the center of a scene.

4. Press OK.

The camera stays in this focus/exposure zone until you

change it.

to highlight a setting:

to reveal it.

to highlight Focus/Ex-

Reviewing Pictures, Videos

Reviewing Pictures/Videos

1. Press the Review Button . The most recent

picture/video is displayed.

2. Press

previous or next picture.

to view the

• To play a video, press the OK button.

• To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter Button halfway down.

Turning on the Camera in Review Mode

You can turn on the camera so that it's in Review Mode with the lens retracted.

While the camera is o, press and hold the Review Button. The

camera turns on and displays the most recent picture. The lens stays retracted.

Understanding the Review Icons

4 5 6

1. Camera

2. Home

3. Multi-Up

4. Tags

5. Print

6. Slide Show

7. Rewind/Play/Fast-Forward

8. Battery Level

Playing a Video

Deleting Pictures/Videos

1. Press the Review Button .

The most recent picture/video is displayed.

2. Press

3. Press OK to play the video.

To pause, press OK. (While paused, you can press for

•

previous/next frame.)

• To adjust the volume during playback, press

To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter Button halfway down.

to nd a video.

1. Press the Review Button .

The most recent picture/video is displayed.

2. Press

3. Press the Delete Button prompts.

To return to Picture-Taking Mode, press the Shutter Button halfway down.

to nd a picture/video.

, then follow the screen

Deleting Multiple Pictures/Videos

When you delete or copy pictures/videos, you can apply the delete or copy command to more than one picture.

1. Press the Review Button

The most recent picture/video is displayed.

2. Press the Delete Button

3. Highlight Select Multiple, then press OK.

to highlight a picture/video, then press OK.

4. Press

A check mark appears. Press OK a second time to remove a check mark.

5. Highlight Delete, then press OK.

The selected pictures/videos are deleted.

To return to Picture-Taking Mode, press the Shutter Button halfway down.

Delete all Pictures/Videos that have been saved to computer

To save space and stay organized, you can delete from your

camera those pictures that you've already sent to your computer. When deleting pictures, choose Delete All Saved To Computer.

To return to Picture-Taking Mode, press the Shutter Button halfway down.

Using the Home Icon

When you rst press the Review Button, you see the most

recent picture or video.

For a dierent view, choose the Home icon and view pictures organized by:

•Date Taken

•People (only if face tags have been added, Tagging

people)

•Keywords (only if keyword tags have been added, Tagging with keywords)

•Videos (only if videos have been taken, Taking a video)

1. Press the Review Button

2. If the toolbar is hidden, press

3. Press

4. Highlight Date, People, Videos, or Keywords, then press

and to highlight the Home icon , then

press OK.

OK.

If you chose Date, People, or Keywords, highlight the desired date, person, or keyword, then press OK. If you chose Videos, thumbnails are displayed.

To return to Picture-Taking Mode, press the Shutter Button halfway down.

to display it.

The paging bar indicates more choices to the right

Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)

You can magnify a picture while in review.

1. Press the Review Button Select a picture.

2. To zoom in, turn the zoom dial clockwise, aiming the

pointer at T (Telephoto " "). To zoom out, turn the zoom dial counter-clockwise, aiming the pointer at W (Wide Angle " ").

3. While magnifying, you can press portions of the photo viewable.

to make other

Zoom out

To return to Picture-Taking Mode, press the Shutter Button halfway down.

Zoom in

Pointer

Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television

You can display pictures/videos on a television, computer monitor, or any device equipped with a composite video or HDMI input. (Cables may be sold separately) Use the camera controls to navigate through pictures/videos on the television.

AV Cable

HDMI Cable

Running a Slideshow

Use slideshow to display your pictures/videos on the LCD.

1. Press the Review Button

The most recent picture/video is displayed.

2. If the toolbar is hidden, press

3. Press

To return to Picture-Taking Mode, press the Shutter Button halfway down.

and to highlight slideshow , then press

OK.

The slideshow starts with the current picture, then shows each picture/video once. To interrupt the slide show, press any button.

to display it.

Tagging Faces and Keywords

Tagging People

When you tag faces, you're helping your camera to recognize

people by name. Then it matches names and faces in pictures you've taken—and those you take in the future!

1. Press the Review Button The most recent picture/video is displayed.

2. If the toolbar is hidden, press

3. Press

4. Highlight Tag People, then press OK.

and to highlight Tags , then press OK.

If faces are detected, names or question marks appear under them. To resolve an incorrect name or a question mark, press to highlight a face, then press OK. Highlight a name or highlight Enter New Name, then press OK.

to display it.

5. If prompted to Update People Tags, highlight Yes, then press OK.

Other pictures are scanned and updated with the name(s) you applied here. Press to add names to other pictures. Press OK.

Manually Add a Face Tag

Updating Names/Tags

If a face is not detected, you can identify and name it.

1. Press the Review Button The most recent picture/video is displayed.

2. Press

3. If the toolbar is hidden, press

4. Press

5. Highlight Tag People, then press OK.

If no faces are detected, the Manual Tag Menu appears. (If faces were detected, highlight Manual Tag, then press OK)

6. Follow the prompts to enter a new name, or choose one from the list.

7. When nished typing, highlight Done, then press OK.

to nd a picture.

and to highlight Tags , then press OK.

to display it.

1. Press the Review Button . The most recent picture/video is displayed.

2. If the toolbar is hidden, press

3. Press

4. Highlight Tag People, then press OK.

5. Highlight Edit Names, then highlight a name to modify,

6. When nished typing, highlight Done, then press OK.

NOTE: You can save up to 20 names.

and to highlight Tags , then press OK.

then press OK.

to display it.

Tagging with Keywords

Marking Pictures/Videos as Favorites

Tag pictures to make them easy to nd, later.

1. Press the Review Button The most recent picture/video is displayed.

2. If the toolbar is hidden, press

3. Press

4. Highlight Keyword Tag, then press OK.

5. Highlight a Tag (or choose "+" to add a new keyword).

6. Highlight Done, then press OK.

and to highlight Tags , then press OK.

to display it.

Mark pictures as favorites to make them easy to nd, later.

1. Press the Review Button The most recent picture/video is displayed.

2. If the toolbar is hidden, press

3. Press

4. Highlight Keyword Tag, then press OK.

5. Highlight Favorite, then press OK.

and to highlight Tags , then press OK.

to display it.

Transferring, Sharing Pictures

Transferring Pictures/Videos using a USB Cable

1. Turn the camera o.

2. Using the Camera USB cable, connect the camera to a computer USB port. (Use only the cable included with this camera)

3. Turn the camera on.

4. Follow the computer prompts to transfer pictures/videos to your computer.

Pictures/videos that you tag for sharing could be emailed or uploaded to social networking sites. (See more about tagging pictures on Tagging Faces and Keywords)

Using the Menu Button to Change Camera Settings

Adjusting Camera Settings

You should adjust settings to get the best results from your camera.

NOTE: Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn o the camera. You can also use the

Toolbar to access many of these settings (Changing between Tools View and Clean View).

1. In Picture-Taking Mode, press the Menu Button.

2. Press

3. Highlight an option within that setting, then press OK.

4. To return to Picture-Taking Mode, press the Shutter Button halfway down.

Picture or Video Size Choose picture or video resolution.

NOTE: If your card has little space remaining, but you need to take pictures or videos, you can reduce the Picture or Video Size.

This lets you take a greater number of pictures or videos, although they will be captured at a lower resolution.

Language Choose your language

People Tag Settings Maintain Names and Faces

Capture Framing Grid On / O

Slide Show Settings Choose settings for transitions, looping, and interval

to highlight a setting, then press OK.

See Specications

Update People Tags - Matches recently tagged people with other pictures that may include these people

Modify Names List - Edit or delete existing names

AF Control (Still) Choose an auto-focus setting. Available in Program AE, Panorama, and Scene modes.

LCD Brightness Choose LCD brightness during picture/video capture. (During Review, the LCD is set to High Power)

Sound Volume Choose volume

Date & Time Set Date and Time

Video Out Choose the regional setting that lets you connect the camera to a television or other external device.

Reset All Camera Settings Reset all settings to their factory default.

Format Memory Card - Deletes everything on the card; formats the card.

CAUTION: Formatting deletes all pictures/videos. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card.

Continuous AF - Because the camera is always focusing, there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to focus. Single AF - Focuses when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down. (This setting uses less battery power)

High Power - Brighter LCD; uses more battery power. Power Save - Dimmer LCD; uses less power. Auto - LCD brightness is automatically adjusted according to the environment.

High / Medium / Low / Mute

NTSC - Used in North America and Japan; most common format. PAL - Used in Europe and China.

Cancel - Exits without making a change. Internal Memory - Deletes everything in internal memory including email addresses and keyword tags; formats the internal memory.

APPENDICES

Specications

Active Image Sensor Pixels 16.08 Megapixels

Total Image Sensor Pixels 16.44 Megapixels [1/2.3"CCD]

Focal Length 4.7mm (Wide) — 122.2mm (Tele)

[35mm Film Equivalent] [26mm (Wide) — 676mm (Tele)]

F Number F3.2 (Wide) — F5.6 (Tele)

Lens Construction 10 groups 14 elements

Lens

View Finder NO

Anti-Handshake Optical Image Stabilization

Digital Zoom 5x Digital Zoom (Combined Zoom: 130x)

Optical Zoom 26x

0.5 [m] - Innity (@ Wide Standard)

Focusing Range

2.2 [m] - Innity (@ Tele Standard)

0.1 [m] - 0.6 (@ Wide Macro)

2.2 [m] - 3.0 (@ Tele Macro) 1 [cm] - 15 [cm] (@ Wide Super Macro)

Number of Recording Pixels

DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support

File Format

Shooting Modes

Detection Features Face Detection, Face Recognition, Red-Eye Removal

Panorama Capture Yes (Horizontal) [3 Shots]

Still Image

Movie 1280×720 (30fps), 640×480 (30fps)

Still Image Exif 2.3 (JPEG)

Movie Movie Format: H.264 (MP4), Audio: AAC [Monaural]

16MP: 4608×3456, (3:2)14MP: 4608×3072, (16:9)12MP: 4608×2592, 6MP: 2880×2160, 3MP: 2048×1536

Yes

Auto Scene, Program [P], Manual [M], Sport, Night Landscape, Landscape, Panorama, Night Portrait, Portrait, Scene Modes [Children, Sunset, Backlight, Self Portrait, High ISO, Photobooth, Bright, Candlelight, Stage, Fireworks, Flower], Movie Capture Mode

LCD Display 3.0 inch (230k Pixels)

ISO Sensitivity Auto, 64/100/200/400/800/1600

AF Method Continuous AF, Single AF

Exposure Metering Method Multi-Pattern, Center-Weighted, Face Priority

Exposure Control Method Program AE (AE-Lock Available)

Exposure Compensation ±2.0EV With 1/3 EV Steps

Shutter Speed

Playback Modes

Color Mode

White Balance Control Auto, Daylight , Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open Shade

Smart Capture Mode: Auto (1/2-1/2000 Sec.) M Mode: 16-1/1000 Sec.

Still Capture: Single-Up, Multi-Up (Thumbnails), Magnify, Slideshow

Video Capture: FF/Rewind, Pause, By Frame, Volume Control, Multi-up (Thumbnail), Slideshow

Vivid Color, Full Color, Basic Color, Black & White, Sepia

Flash Method Pop-Up

Auto (With Digital Red-Eye Reduction)

Flash

Recording Media

Other Features PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-Language Support (21 Languages)

Jacks AV-OUT/USB 2.0 (Micro 5 pin USB), HDMI (Type D)

Power 4AA Battery

Shooting Capability (Battery Performance) Approx. 300 Shots

Operation Environment Temperature: 32 ~ 104oF / 0 ~ 40oC, Humidity: 0 ~ 90%

Dimensions (W×H×D)

Weight

Flash Modes

Shooting Range

Auto + Red-Eye Reduction (With Pre-Flash and Digital Red-Eye Reduction) Fill (With Digital Red-Eye Reduction) OFF

Wide: 0.5 – 5.5 m at ISO 400, Smart Capture, Tele: 2.2 – 3.1 m at ISO 800, Smart Capture,

Internal Memory: Approx. 28MB

SDHC/SD Support (32GB)

116.4 (W) × 78.8 (H) × 73 (D) [mm] /

4.6 × 3.1 × 2.9 in (Based on CIPA Standards)

488 g With In-box Battery (Alkaline) and SD Card (Based on CIPA Standards) (508g With Ni-MH Battery)

Prompts and Warning Messages

Message Description Action

Warning! Battery exhausted

Lens obstruction, Re-start Camera

Suggest using tripod

Battery temperature is too high The battery temperature has reached 53.5oC or higher.

Built-in memory error! An error has occurred in interal memory.

Slow shutter is on: may easily cause overexposure

Improper alignment. Please try again

The camera battery is used up. It is a warning indicating that the camera is going to shut down.

The lens is jammed or some foreign object is preventing the lens from functioning properly.

When continuous exposure is enabled, this message appears when the photo shooting screen is displayed

for the rst time.

When the B shutter is on, the prompt appears on the screen after you go back to the photo shooting screen.

The oset and horizontal alignment is too great for

panorama shooting.

Replace new batteries or recharge Li-ion battery. The camera will shut down in 2 seconds.

Turn the camera o and restart it

to reset the lens.

The message will disappear after 2 seconds

Remove the battery and let it cool before attempting to use the camera again. The message will disappear after 2 seconds

Try shutting down the camera and turning it on again. The message will disappear after 2 seconds

The message will disappear after 2 seconds.

Retry taking the panoramic picture. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.

Message Description Action

Image cannot be saved, improper alignment. Please try again.

Firmware update failed.

Firmware version mismatch.

Warning! Do not turn o your

camera during update!

Remove USB Cable! Indicates that you can disconnect the USB cable.

Connection Failed! Failure to connect to your PC, printer, TV (with HDMI).

The saved panoramic pictures cannot be stitched.

The camera cannot be updated during the rmware

update process.

The rmware version does not match during the rmware update process.

The message appears during the rmware update

process.

Retry taking the panoramic picture. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.

The camera will shut down in 2 seconds.

The message will disappear after 2 seconds.

The message disappears after the camera update and restart.

The message disappears after you disconnect the USB cable.

Remove USB cable and retry connection

Message Description Action

Write Protect ! The SD card is locked.

Card Full ! Indicates that the SD card is full.

Memory Full ! Indicates that the camera memory is full. It disappears after 2 seconds.

Card Error !

Card is not formatted.

Slow access

Cannot write to SD card.

No Red-Eye Detected! Red eyes have not been detected in the image. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.

During power-on, the SD card is not

recognized or a read/write error occurs.

When an error occurs in the SD card, the message "Not Formatted" appears.

When a SD card lower than Class 4 is used to record a HD movie, the writting speed will be slower and recording may be compromised.

The photo shooting or video recording has been interrupted so recording cannot continue.

Remove SD card and switch the lever on the side of card to UNLOCK. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.

Replace SD card with another that has available memory. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.

Format the SD card. WARNING: Formatting the SD card will erase all data on the card. Copy the data from the SD card to another storage, such as a computer. Otherwise, all data will be erased after the format. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.

Replace SD card with a higher Class than 4. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.

Turn o the camera. Then unload and reload the SD card

and turn on the camera to retry. Also check to see if the SD card is full or in a locked position.

Message Description Action

This image cannot be edited.

Exceeded maximum folder number.

Too many pictures for quick processing.

Unable to recognize les.

No Picture!

No continuous group

le.

Protected! Undeletable!

The le format does not support editing or the edited le cannot be edited again.

This indicates that the SD card exceeded the maximum number of folders (999). This could cause a long read time during the camera's power up.

During the playback by date, the images

exceed specications so that it is not possible

to play by date.

The format of the le to be viewed is not supported or the le is corrupted so it cannot

be properly read.

When you press the play button, no image les

exist in the camera or memory card. When you switch from the playback mode

to continuous photo mode, there is no

contiunous group le.

The le is protected. The message appears

when you delete it.

The message will disappear after 2 seconds.

The message disappears after 2 seconds and the camera returns to the normal playback mode.

This image message disappears only after the le is

deleted.

The message disappears 2 seconds later to return to the photo shooting screen.

The message disappears after 2 seconds and the camera returns to the normal playback mode.

Remove SD card and switch the lever on the side of card to UNLOCK. Place back into the camera and try again. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Causes Solution

Camera does not turn on • The battery has been depleted.

• The battery is not inserted correctly.

Camera turns o suddenly during

operation

The picture is blurred • Camera moved or was shaking while

Images and video les cannot be

saved

Images will not print from the connected printer

• The batteries have been depleted. • Recharge the battery.

taking a picture.

• The SD memory card is full.

• The memory card is locked.

• The camera is not connected to the printer correctly.

• The printer is not PictBridge compatible.

• The printer is out of paper or ink.

• The printer paper is jammed.

• Recharge the battery.

• Correctly reinstall the battery.

• Turn on OIS feature.

• Use another memory card or delete

unnecessary les.

• Unlock the memory card.

• Check the connection between the camera and printer.

• Use a PictBridge compatible printer.

• Load paper into the printer or replace the ink cartridge in the printer.

• Remove the jammed paper.

Problem Possible Causes Solution

Saving data to memory card is slow • Using a memory card below Class

4 may result in slower recording times.

Cannot write to the memory card • The SD memory card has been

locked.

• The camera may experience trouble recording HD movies to SD cards with a rating lower than Class 4.

Too many movies to process • The number of pictures or folders

in the SD memory card exceed the

specications, so the playback of

data folder can not be displayed.

(*) Only available in P and M modes.

• Use an SD card with write Class higher than 4 to improve performance.

• Release the write lock of the memory card or replace with another card.

• Use an SD card with write Class higher than 4 to improve performance.

• Delete unwanted les.

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