GE A1050 Manuel d'utilisateur

ENUser ManualA Series A950 / A1050 / A1250 / WM1050 / A1035 / A1235Digital Still CameraE Series E1255WGETTING READYBASIC OPERATIONUSING THE MODESPL

66 7Beep ... 69LCD Brightness ...

96Pan-Capture Panorama YesLCD Display3.0 inch (230,400 pixels) LTPS (low-temperature polycrystalline silicon) TFT color LCDISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO 6

97Internal Flash (Shooting Range)Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow SynchroGno. 5.0 EV (ISO 100)Shooting

98 99Error messagesMessages ExplanationNo card • The memory card is not inserted.Card error • The memory card is not formatted.Card full • The memory

98 9999Messages ExplanationCard is not formatted, format? • Conrm whether the memory card should be formatted.This image cannot be deleted • The pict

100 101TroubleshootingProblem Possible causes SolutionCamera does not turn on. • The battery has run out.• The battery is not inserted correctly.• Cha

100 101101Problem Possible causes SolutionNo picture is taken when press-ing the shutter button.• The memory card is full.• No available space to stor

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6 7GETTING READYYour package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or appears to be da

8 9Front ViewCamera views : A SeriesBack ViewRight View1 2346 758109111213141517

8 99Top ViewLeft ViewBottom View191820212223161 AF assist beam / Timer indicator 13 Self-timer / Down button2 Flash 14 Flash mode / Left button3 Lens

10 11Front ViewCamera views : E SeriesBack ViewRight View123 45 6 789101112131415

10 1111Top ViewLeft ViewBottom View1 Flash 13 Self-timer / Down button2 Mic 14 Flash mode / Left button3 AF assist beam / Timer indicator 15 Func / ok

12 1312 131. 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

12 1312 13Inserting the battery1. Open the battery compartment.+--+2. Insert the battery while observing the correct polarity. Use the side of batte

14 153. Close the battery compartment.1. Open the battery compartment.Inserting the battery (E Series)

14 1515Battery capacity decreases with usage.3. Close the battery compartment.2. Insert the battery while observing the correct polarity. Use the si

16 1716 17Inserting an optional SD/SDHC card1. Open the battery compartment. 2. Insert an optional SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot as shown.O

16 1716 17To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery com-partment and gently push the card to release it. Pull the card carefully.Turning on and oP

18 1918 19Using the Mode DialThe GE camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to switch between dierent modes with ease. All the availab

18 1918 19Setting date/time and languageTo set the language, date, and time, the following settings need to be congured in the Setup menu.• Date / Ti

2020 212. Press the Left/Right to highlight each eld and use the Up/Down to adjust the value.3. Press the button to conrm the setting.Setting the

20 21If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the following situations arise, take the ur

22 2322 23Shooting in Auto modeAuto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes your pho

22 2322 23Using the ashThere are six ash modes. Press the Left/Flash to cycle through the following ash modes.• Auto ashCamera ash res automa

24 2524 25Using Macro modeIn Macro mode, you can capture tiny details of the subject at a very close range. Press the Right/Macro to take close-up sh

24 2524 25Advanced function menu (quick menu setup)WB (White Balance)The white balance allows the user to adjust the color temperature under dierent

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26ISOThe ISO function allows you to set the camera sensor sensitivity to light. To improve the performance in darker environments, a higher ISO value

27QualityThe quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the images. Higher quality settings give better photos, but will take up more memory spa

28SizeThe size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to print that image in larger sizes without deg

29ColorThe color setting allows you to add artistic eects directly when taking shots. You can try dierent color tones to alter the mood of your pict

30• Size settings in shooting mode. (•: available)File size (Pixels)Model name :A950 A1050 A1250 A1035 A1235 WM1050 E1255W0.3M: 640×480 • • • • • • •2

31File size (Pixels)Model name :A950 A1050 A1250 A1035 A1235 WM1050 E1255W9M: 3456×2584• • • •9M(3:2): 3648×2432• • •9M(16:9): 4000×2248 • • •10M: 364

32 33LCD Screen displayUSING THE MODESStill shooting mode displayMode: 10113 14 15 16 17911122 3 4 5 6 7 8191820211. Shooting mode icon

32 3333 Continuous shot6. Macro mode indicator Macro mode7. Flash mode indicator Auto ash Red-eye reduction ash Forced ash Flash o Slow S

34Video shooting mode displayMode : 111 1279138102 3 4 5 61. Shooting mode icon2. Light metering method Spot AE Center-Weight Ai AE3. EV indic

35Playback mode displayMode: 1091 2 3 4 5 6 7 8121314151118 17 161. Playback mode icon2. DPOF le icon3. File protection icon4. Audio le icon5.

iiii 1SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCamera notes:Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations:• In the rain, very humid and dusty places.•

36 37In the "ASCN" mode, dierent conditions are detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be automatically selected. With

36 3737Landscape ModeFor landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure to match the background. Portrait modeFor portraits, ASCN will automa

38 39In 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

38 3939SunsetFor shooting sunsets. Vivid reproduction of red and yellow.FireworksFor shooting at night and reworks. Shutterspeed is slower than norma

40 41Pan-Capture PanoramaReturning to the Scene selection menu1. In Scene mode, press the button to activate the main function menu.2. Select the

40 41413. Use the Left/Right buttons to specify the direction of picture taking, and then in 2 seconds the panoramic sequence will commence automatic

42 43Image Stabilization modeThe Image Stabilization mode combats the eect of hand shake and allows you to take pictures that would otherwise be blur

42 4343The stabilizer function is used for less blur picture caused by hand shake under a dark environment, the camera would increase the ISO level u

44 4544 45The 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

44 4544 45Smile DetectionWith the camera's new "smile detection"feature, which automatically detects and captures a person smiling, you

ii 1BEFORE YOU STARTPrefaceThank you for purchasing GE digital cameras. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future refer

46 4746 47Blink DetectionThe Blink Detection feature is on by default, and after taking each photo, a warning message will pop up if a blink had been

46 4746 47Viewing photos and videosPLAYBACKTo view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen:1. Turn your camera to Playback mode. The la

48During the video playback, an operation guide appears on the screen. You can use the navigation pad to per-form the functions accordingly.During the

49Editing videoPress the Edit program button to enter the follow-ing screen and use the buttons on the left side to edit the playback. Use the Up/Do

50 5150 51To exit the Edit screen, select the button and press the button.Edited video must be at least 1 second long .With sucient battery and a

50 5150 51Using zoom playback (for still pictures only)The zoom scroll wheel can also be used during play-back. This allows you to magnify photos up t

52 5352 53Using the Delete buttonThe camera is equipped with a quick Delete button for you to delete photos or videoclips without entering the Playb

52 5352 53Still menuUSING THE MENUSMode : In still shooting modes, press the button to enter the Still menu.To congure the settings:1. I

54AF mode (Auto-Focus mode)Use this setting to control the auto-focus mechanism while taking pictures.Two options are available:• Single-AF: The focus

55Cont. Shot (Continuous shot)Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. Once in this mode, you must continuously hold the shutter button to use

2 3• Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme temperatures. Extreme environments may shorten the life of your camera or damage the batteries.

56Quick ReviewThis setting refers to the quick photo review immedi-ately after taking a picture. The picture stays on the LCD screen for an adjustable

57Digital Zoom indicator• O: gray color.• On: reddish color.HistogramThe histogram is used for checking the exposure while taking pictures. Use this

5858 59Date ImprintInclude a date/time stamp in the photo image.• O: • Date • Date and time Blink DetectionThe Blink Detection feature is on by defau

58 59Movie menuMode : In movie shooting mode, press the button to enter the Movie menu.To congure the settings:1. In the Short Movie Shot menu,

6060 61Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)Set metering mode for various lighting conditions.Three options are available:• Spot metering• Center-weight

60 61Playback menuMode : In playback mode, press the button to enter the Playback menu.Please refer to the following sections for detailed instruc

623. 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 mem

63• 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 

64Info. Box (Information Box)Use this setting to enable or disable the text display for taking pictures. The following information will be dis-played

654. 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.Resi

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66direction for rotation or Back to cancel and return to the Playback menu.4. Press the button to conrm the setting.The rotated image will be save

67Red-eye removalUse this setting to remove red-eye eect in your photos.1. Select the Red-eye removal setting from the Playback menu as described pr

68 69Setup menuMode : The Setup menu is available in all modes. Press the button in any modes, then use the navigation buttons to se

68 69693. The current media is formatted.BeepUse this setting to adjust the volume of beep when buttons are pressed and change the tones for shutter,

703. For manual adjustment, use the Left/Right buttons to adjust the brightness.Power SaverThis setting allows you to save power and get the maximum

71Date/TimeSee “Setting the Date and Time“ section on page 19.World timeThe world time setting is a useful function on your over-seas trips. This feat

72Select this setting:Serial number is derived and assigned to a new le as follows:Continuewhether the number should continue on from the last photo

73Copy 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

7474 75FW Ver. (Firmware version)Use this setting to view the current camera rmware version.1. Select the FW Ver. setting from the Setup menu as des

74 75CONNECTIONSConnecting to a TVYou can connect your camera to your television, computer, or printer to view picture you have taken. By using the

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76 77Connecting to a PCUse the USB cable and ArcSoft software (CD-ROM) supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to a computer.Setting t

76 7777If 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 fr

7878 79Window 2000 ProfessionalClick the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon in the taskbar and select [Stop USB Mass Storage Device] from the menu disp

78 79Connecting to a PictBridge compatible printerPictBridge allows printing images from a memory card in a digital camera directly to a printer, rega

8080 81Connecting 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

80 81After 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

823. 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

835. Select Yes to conrm printing, or No to cancel. Then press the button.Print indexYou can use this setting to print all indexes to show all the

8484 85Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)To use DPOF printing, you must make the selection of photos for printing using the DPOF settings before

84 85Specications : A950/A1050/WM1050/A1250APPENDICESModel name A950 A1050 WM1050 A1250Eective Image Sensor Pixels9.1 Megapixels 10.1 Megapixels 10.

5PLAYBACK ...47Viewing photos and videos ... 47Editing vid

86Model name A950 A1050 WM1050 A1250Anti-Handshake Electronic Image StabilizationDigital Zoom 5.7X digital zoom (Combined Zoom: 28.5X)Number of Record

87Model name A950 A1050 WM1050 A1250Shooting ModesAuto, Manual, ASCN, Image Stabilization, Movie, Scene (Sport, Children, Indoor, Leaf, Snow, Sunset,

88Model name A950 A1050 WM1050 A1250Exposure Compensation±2 EV in 1/3 steps Shutter Speed 4 ~ 1/2000 second (Manual 30 seconds)Continuous ShootingAppr

89Model name A950 A1050 WM1050 A1250Jacks USB2.0/AV-OUT (Integrated Proprietary Connector)Recording MediaInternal Memory: 24MBSD Card/SDHC Card (Up to

90 91Specications : A1035/A1235APPENDICESModel name A1035 A1235Eective Image Sensor Pixels10.1 Megapixels 12.2 MegapixelsImage Sensor 10.4 Megapixel

90 9191Model name A1035 A1235Number of Recording Pixels : Still Image 10MP, 9MP(3:2), 9MP, 8MP, 7MP(16:9), 5MP, 3MP, 0.3MP12MP, 10MP(3:2), 10MP, 9MP(1

92Model name A1035 A1235Red-eye Removal YesPan-Capture Panorama YesLCD Display 2.5 inch LTPS TFT color LCD (230,400 pixels)ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO 6

93Model name A1035 A1235Internal Flash (Shooting Range)Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow SynchroGno. 5.

94 95Eective Image Sensor Pixels 12.2 MegapixelsImage Sensor 12.4 Megapixels [1/2.3” (CCD)]LensFocal Length F = 5.2mm (Wide) ~ 26mm (Tele)35mm lm eq

94 9595Number of Recording PixelsStill Image 12MP, 10.5MP(3:2), 10MP, 9MP(16:9), 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 2MP, 0.3MPMovie 640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps, 320x240pi