GE X2600 User Manual

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GE Digital Camera

Power PRO Series: X2600

User Manual

EN

BEFORE YOU START

Declaration of Conformity

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

Customer Service Telephone Number:
[phone]

CA 90248, U.S.A.

(Outside U.S. & Canada: [phone])

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.

This symbol [crossed-out wheel bin WEEE Annex IV]
indicates separate collection of electrical waste and
electronic equipment in the European countries. Please
do not throw the equipment into domestic refuse. Please
use the return and collection systems available in your
country for proper, safe disposal of this product.

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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document. No part of this published manual may be
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written permission of General Imaging Company.

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identication purposes only and are properties of their

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.

Indicates precautions are to be taken while operat-

ing the camera.

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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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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

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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

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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

7

Setting Up Your Camera

Inserting the Batteries

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

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2

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.

9

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.

10

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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.

to

Back

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Attaching the Strap

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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

13

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

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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