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User Manual
Digital Camera
GE
X Series : X5
Getting Started
Basic operation
Camera function controls
Playback
Using the Menus
Camera connectivity
Appendix
WARNING
Do not expose the camera battery pack or other accessories to
rain or humidity to prevent re hazard or electric shock.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
For customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product complies
with the European requirements for safety, health,
environment and customer protection. "CE" marked cameras
are intended for sales in Europe.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV]
indicates separate collection of waste electrical and
electronic equipment in the European countries. Please
do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse. Please
use the return and collection systems available in your country
for the disposal of this product.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Name: X5
Trade Name: GE
Responsible Party: General Imaging Co.
Address: 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena,
Customer Service Telephone Number: +1-800-730-6597
(Outside U.S. & Canada: +1-310-755-6857)
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)
CA 90248, U.S.A.
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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 from
the camera and keep them in dry environment.
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.
If water has gotten inside the camera, turn o the camera and
remove the battery and memory card. Allow to air-dry for at
least 24 hours before using the camera again.
If camera overheats, while in use or charging, disconnect
charger and carefully remove batteries
Battery notes:
Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to leak, become
hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the precautions given below.
• Do not expose the batteries to water, and take particular
care to keep the terminals dry.
• Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a re.
• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the batteries.
Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children.
In cold locations, battery performance 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 rst.
Do not change or delete the folder names or le names in the
memory card from your PC, as this may make it impossible to
recognize or misinterpret the original folder or le in your camera.
The photos taken by this camera are stored in the auto-generated
folder in SD card. Please do not store photos that are not taken by
this model of camera, as this may make it impossible to recognize
the picture when the camera is in playback mode. Please do not
expose the camera to harsh environments such as moisture or
extreme temperatures, which may shorten the life of your camera
or damage the batteries.
Do not remove memory card without turning the digital cam-
era o to avoid possible damage of your memory card.
Do not switch o the digital camera when a writing process is
on to avoid incomplete data writing and damaged pictures.
Align memory card correctly before inserting. Do not force
memory card into slot.
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BEFORE YOU START
Preface
Thank you for purchasing this GE digital camera. Please read
this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
Copyright
© Copyright 2010 General Imaging Company All rights
reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into
any language or computer language, in any form, by any
means, without the prior written permission of General Imaging Company.
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identi-
cation purposes only and are 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 bat
tery and memory card.
• Use only the type of battery that come with the camera.
Using other types of batteries may damage the camera
and invalidate the warranty.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
•
Please not expose the camera to harsh environments
such as moisture, chemicals or extreme temperatures,
which may shorten the life of your camera or damage the
batteries.
• Do not use or store the camera in dusty, dirty, or sandy
areas, as its components may be damaged.
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• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended
periods.
• Download all pictures and remove the batteries from
the camera if you are going to store the camera for long
periods of time.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or solventbased cleaners to clean the camera. To clean, wipe the
camera with a slightly damp soft cloth.
•
If water has gotten inside the camera, turn o the camera
and remove the battery and memory card. Allow to air-dry
for at least 24 hours before using the camera again.
•
Do not touch lens.
•
Do not place camera strap around a child's neck
•
Always carry camera in a padded camera bag.
•
When coming in from a cold to warm environment, avoid
condensation by placing camera in a cooler area an then
letting it warm up slowly to room temperature.
•
Always place camera in a vibration-free surface.
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, however General
Imaging Company reserves the right to make changes without
notice.
Symbols used in this manual
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to
help you locate information quickly and easily:
Indicates the useful information to know.
Indicates precautions to be taken while operating the
camera.
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CONTENTS
WARNING .......................................................................i
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................ii
BEFORE YOU START .................................................... 1
Preface .........................................................................................1
Copyright ............................................................................1
Trademarks ........................................................................1
Safety information ....................................................................1
About this manual .....................................................................2
Symbols used in this manual ..........................................2
CONTENTS .................................................................... 3
GETTING READY ........................................................... 7
Unpacking ....................................................................................7
Install Shoulder Strap and Lens Cap ......................................8
Camera Views .............................................................................9
Inserting the Battery and
SD/SDHC Card (Not included) ............................................... 12
Turning On and O ................................................................. 14
Setting Date/Time and Language ........................................ 14
Change Date/Time .......................................................... 14
Setting the Language .................................................... 15
Using the Mode Dial ................................................................ 16
About the LCD Screen ............................................................. 17
Electronic Viewnder.............................................................. 18
BASIC OPERATION .....................................................19
Shooting in Auto Mode ........................................................... 19
Using the Zoom Function ....................................................... 19
Open Flash ................................................................................20
Self-timer/ Continuous Shot ................................................. 21
Macro Mode .............................................................................. 22
EV (Exposure Value)22
Face Detection ........................................................................23
Smile Detection ....................................................................... 24
Blink Detection ......................................................................... 24
Stabilization .............................................................................. 25
Advanced Functions Menu ....................................................26
WB (White Balance) ....................................................... 27
ISO .....................................................................................27
Quality .............................................................................. 28
Size ....................................................................................28
Color .................................................................................. 29
USING THE MODES ...................................................30
LCD Screen Display ................................................................ 30
Still Picture Mode Display ............................................ 30
Video Shooting Mode Display ...................................... 32
Playback Mode Display ................................................. 33
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) ....................................................... 34
Landscape ....................................................................... 34
Portrait ............................................................................. 34
Night Portrait .................................................................. 35
Backlit Portrait ...............................................................35
Night Landscape ............................................................ 35
Macro ................................................................................ 35
Auto ................................................................................... 35
Panorama ................................................................................. 35
Scene Mode (SCN) ...................................................................37
Sport ................................................................................. 37
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Indoor ...............................................................................37
Snow ................................................................................. 38
Fireworks .........................................................................38
Museum ............................................................................ 38
Night Landscape ............................................................ 38
Children ............................................................................ 38
Leaf ................................................................................... 38
Sunset ............................................................................... 38
Glass ................................................................................. 38
Landscape ....................................................................... 38
Night Portrait .................................................................. 38
Portrait Mode ..........................................................................39
Auto Program Exposure ......................................................... 39
Shutter Priority ....................................................................... 40
Aperture Priority ..................................................................... 41
Manual Mode ............................................................................ 41
PLAYBACK ................................................................... 42
Viewing Photos and Videos ..................................................42
Thumbnail View ...................................................................... 43
Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) .............. 44
Using the Delete Button ........................................................ 45
USING THE MENUS ...................................................46
Still Picture Menu ................................................................... 46
AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) ........................................ 47
AF-assist Beam ............................................................... 47
Continuous AF .. ............................................................... 48
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ......................... 48
Continuous Shot ............................................................. 49
Date Imprint .................................................................... 50
Quick Review ................................................................... 50
Digital Zoom .................................................................... 51
Blink Detection ...............................................................51
Movie Menu .............................................................................. 52
Continuous AF .. ............................................................... 53
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ......................... 53
Playback Menu ........................................................................ 54
Protect .............................................................................. 54
Delete ............................................................................... 55
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) .............................. 56
Trim ................................................................................... 57
HDR-High Dynamic Range ............................................ 57
Resize ................................................................................ 58
Rotate ............................................................................... 58
Red-eye Reduction.......................................................... 59
Media Center 59
Slideshow ......................................................................... 60
Wallpaper Settings ........................................................ 60
Setup Menu .............................................................................. 63
Beep ..................................................................................64
LCD Brightness ...............................................................64
Power Saver ....................................................................65
Zone .................................................................................. 65
Date/Time ........................................................................ 66
Language ......................................................................... 66
File and Software .................................................................... 66
File Numbering ............................................................... 67
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Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to
memory card) .................................................................. 67
Reset Settings ................................................................. 68
FW Version (Firmware version) ................................... 68
APPENDICES ..............................................................79
Specications: X5 .................................................................... 79
Error Messages ....................................................................... 83
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 85
CONNECTIONS .......................................................... 69
Video System ...........................................................................69
Connecting to a TV .................................................................70
Connecting to a PC ................................................................. 71
Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 71
Transferring Files to your PC ....................................... 71
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer .............. 73
Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 73
Connecting the Camera and Printer .......................... 74
Using the PictBridge Menu ................................................... 75
Print with Date ............................................................... 75
Print without Date ......................................................... 75
Print Index .......................................................................77
Print DPOF .......................................................................78
Exit ..................................................................................... 78
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GETTING READY
Unpacking
Your package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or appears to
be damaged, please contact your vendor.
USB Cable
Lens Cap
CD-ROMWarranty CardAA-size Alkaline Batteries
Shoulder Strap
Install Shoulder Strap and Lens Cap
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Install Shoulder Strap Install Lens Cap
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Camera Views
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Front View Back View
Left View
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Right View
Top View
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Bottom View
1 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 11 Exposure Compensation Button 21 Speaker
2 Flash Lamp 12 Menu Button 22 Zoom Wheel
3 Microphone 13 Delete Button/Up Button 23 Shutter Button
4 Lens 14 Macro Button/Right Button 24 Face Identication Button
5 LCD Screen 15 Self-timer Button/Down Button 25 Stabilization Button
6 Electronic Viewnder 16 Flash Button/Left Button 26 Hole of Shoulder Strap
7 Status Indicator 17 OK Button 27 ON / OFF
Ele ctronic View finding Wind ow/
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LCD Screen Button
9 Playback Button 19 Handle 29 Card Slot/Battery Compartment
10 DISP 20 Flash On Button 30 Tripod Socket
18 USB/AV Port 28 Mode Dial
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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included)
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Insert the enclosed batteries into the battery slot in the
correct direction.
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card slot as shown.
Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use
of 64MB to16 GB 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 out carefully.
4. Close the battery compartment.3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory
Turning On and O
Setting Date/Time and Language
Push ON/OFF to turn on/o camera.
When the camera is turned on, it will be at the same shooting
mode based on the last use. You can turn the Mode Dial on the
top to select. When using the camera for the rst-time, the
language setting page will appear.
When turning on the camera for the rst time, Date/Time and
Display Language Setup menu will appear. Use the following
procedures to set the camera to your preferences:
1. Push ON/OFF to turn on the camera.
2. Press Up/Down/Left/Right button to select the settings.
3. Press
Change Date/Time
1. Press
2. Press Left/Right button to select the date settings, and
3. Press
button to conrm the settings.
button to enter the General Setup menu, press
Left/Right button to switch the camera settings, and select
Date/Time menu.Press button to enter the Date/Time
menu.
then press Up/Down button to adjust the value.
button to conrm the settings.
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Setting the Language
1. Press
2. Use the
3. Use the Left/Right buttons to select the desired language.
4. Press the
button and Up/Down button to switch in the
camera settings, and select the Language menu.
Up/Down button to go to the Language. Then
press the Right button to enter the setting.
button to conrm the setting.
Using the Mode Dial
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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 Take still pictures in automatic mode.
Auto Scene Have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures.
Program Auto
Exposure
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual
Portrait Mode Take portrait pictures under normal condition.
Panorama Capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo.
Movie Record videos.
Scene Take still pictures in 12 dierent scene types by your choice.
This setting allows you to choose the EV value and the camera will select both the shutter speed and
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aperture automatically
This setting allows you to choose a specic shutter speed while the camera will adjust the aperture
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automatically to ensure correct exposure.
This allows you to choose a specic aperture and the camera will automatically the adjust the shutter
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speed to match it.
Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be congured.
(Recommended for advanced users only)
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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 30.
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.
Avoid exposing the LCD screen to water; please remove
any moisture on the LCD screen with dry and soft
cleaning cloth.
If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care
with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the
following situations arise, take the recommended
immediate action indicated below:
• If liquid 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 immediately.
Electronic Viewnder
The Electronic Viewnder displays the same information
as the LCD screen.To switch between the LCD screen and
Electronic Viewnder, please press button. When selecting
EVF indicator, the LCD screen will automatically shut o.
evf/lcd
switch button
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BASIC OPERATION
Shooting in Auto Mode
Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While
operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes
your photos for best results.
To start shooting, do the following:
1. Push ON/OFF to turn on the camera.
2. Switch the Mode dial into Auto mode ( ).
3. Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press the
Shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.
4. The LCD screen will show a green focus frame after the
subject is in focus.
5. Press Shutter fully to capture the image.
Using the Zoom Function
Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions:
optical zoom and digital zoom. Press the Zoom button of the
camera to zoom in or out on the subject while taking pictures.
Zoom Wheel
Zoom indicator (See
“Digital Zoom“ on
page 51)
When the optical zoom reaches its maximum value, release
the Zoom button and then press again for digital zoom to
begin. Zoom indicator is hidden after the Zoom button is
released. The screen shows ( ) for the current zoom status.
Open Flash
Flash is used to lighten a subject in a dark background or for
ll-in shooting to achieve better illumination of a subject.
1. To turn on the ash, press the ash
2. Press Left button to enter the Functions menu of ash.
button.
3. Press Left/Right button to select the following 6 modes:
• Auto Flash
Camera ash goes o automatically based on
existing light conditions.
• Red-eye Reduction
• Forced Flash
• Forced O
• Slow Synchro
• Red-Eye + Slow Synchro
4. Press
The camera exposes a brief ash before the picture
is taken to reduce red-eye eects.
Flash always goes o.
Flash is turned o.
This allows you to take pictures of people at night
that clearly show both your subjects and the night
time backdrop.
Using this mode for slow synchro shots with red-eye
reduction.
button to conrm the settings and exit the
option.
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Self-timer/Continuous Shoot
This setting can enable you to set the timer for automatic
pictures after pressing the shutter button. You have the
option of 2 seconds or 10 seconds after pressing the shutter
button.
1. Press Down button to enter the Self-timer menu.
2. Press Left/Right button to select the following four modes:
• 2-second Timer
A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the Shutter
button is pressed.
• 10-second Timer
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 down based on the Continuous
Shot settings in the menu. (See “Continuous Shot” on
page 49).
• Self-timer O
Disable the self-timer.
3. Press
button to conrm the settings and exit the menu.
Macro Mode
EV (Exposure Value)
You can use macro shooting to take photos of small objects or
close-up photos. This mode allows you to use the zoom when
you are closer to your subject.
1. Press Right button to enter the Macro menu.
2. Press Left/Right button to select the following two modes:
• Macro
Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the lens.
• Macro O
Select this option to disable Macro.
3. Press
button to conrm the settings and exit the menu.
EV allows you to adjust the exposure value to shoot photos
with best exposure.
1. Press
2. Press Up/Down button to adjust the exposure value of
image, with scope from EV -2.0 to EV+2.0.
button to enter the exposure settings screen.
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Face Detection
The Face Detection mode will detect faces of persons during
picture shooting so that the faces will be clearer (Except in
Panorama Mode).
1. In Shooting mode, press the Face Detection (
and LCD will display with icon at the same time.
2. Hold the camera securely, and take the operation of face
detection for the shot object. When the camera detecting
the face, it will display a frame above the face on the
screen.
3. Press
Shutter halfway to focus on the subject.
4. Press
Shutter fully to capture the image.
5. Press the Face Detection button or Shutter button to
disable this function.
) button,
Smile Detection
Blink Detection
The Smil e De tect ion feature aut omat icall y de tect s an d
captures a person's smile.
1. In shooting mode, press Face Detection button until the Icon
appears on the LCD screen
2. Point the camera at the subject, and press the Shutter
button half way to focus
3. Press the Shutter button all the way to shoot the image, the
camera will automatically release the shutter when it detects
a smile.
4. Press the Face Detection button or Shutter button to disable
this function.
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 any Still Shooting modes, press the
the photo menu.
2. Switch between dierent Photo Setup menus and Camera
Setup menus using the Left/Right button, and select the
“Blink Detection” setting using the Up/Down button.
3. Use the Right navigation buttons to enter the submenu,
and select "On" option.
4. Press the
menu.
5. The "Blink detection" indicator appears on the LCD.
6. Press the Shutter button fully to capture the image. If
someone has blinked, the camera will show blink detection
warning message right after.
button to conrm the setting and exit the
button to enter
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