GE E850 User manual

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EU countries. Please do not throw the equipment
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collection systems available in your country for the
disposal of this product.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Name : E850
Trade Name : GE
Responsible Party : General Imaging Co.
Address : 2158 W.190th Street,
Torrance, CA 90504, USA
Telephone Number : 1-800-730-6597
Conforms to the following Standards:
EMC: EN 55022:1998/A1:2000/A2:2003 Class B
EN 55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003
EN 61000-3-2:2000/A1:2001
EN 61000-3-3:1995/A1:2001
following the provision of the EMC Directive
(89/336/EEC,2004/108/EEC)
WARNING
To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
For customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product
complies with the European requirements
for safety, health, environment and customer
protection. "CE" mark cameras are intended for
sales in Europe.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Camera notes:
Do not store or use the camera in the following
types of locations:
•In the rain, very humid and dusty places.
•In a place where the camera can be exposed
directly to the sunlight or subject to high
temperature, e.g. Inside a closed car in summer.
•In a place where the camera is subject to a high
magnetic eld, e.g. near motors, transformers or
magnets.
Do not place the camera on a wet surface or
places where dripping water or sand may come
in contact with the camera, which may cause
irrepairable faults.
If the camera will not be used for a long period of
time, we suggest you remove the battery and the
memory card.
If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold loca-
tion to a warm place, moisture may condense in-
side the camera. We suggest you wait for a while
before turning on the camera.
No compensation for loss of recordings. Loss of
recordings cannot be compensated for if a mal-
function of your camera or recording media, etc,
makes the playback of recordings not possible.
Battery notes:
Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to
leak, become hot, ignite or burst. Always observe
the precautions given below.
• Do not expose the batteries to water, and take
particular care to keep the terminals dry.
• Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a re.
• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify
the batteries.
Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small
children.
In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates
and the time for which they can be used shortens
markedly.
Memory card notes:
When using a new memory card, or a memory card
has been initialized by a PC, be sure to format the
card with your digital camera before using it.
To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC's
hard disk and then edit the copied data.
Do not change or delete the directory names, or le
names on the memory card from your PC , as this
may make it impossible to use the card in your
camera.

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BEFORE YOU START
Preface
Thank you for purchasing the GE E850 digital cam-
era. Please read this manual carefully and keep it
in a safe place for future reference.
Copyright
© Copyright 2007 General Imaging Company All
rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval sys-
tem, 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 may be prop-
erties of their respective owners.
Safety information
Please read the following important information
carefully before using the product.
• Do not take apart or attempt to service the
camera yourself.
• Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper
handling may damage the product.
• Turn o the camera before inserting or removing
the battery and memory card.
• Use only the type of battery and charger that
came with your camera. Using other types of
batteries or chargers may damage the camera
and invalidate the warranty.
• When using Li-ion batteries in this product,
ensure that they are inserted correctly. Inserting
the batteries upside down can cause damage to
the camera and possibly start a re.
• Do not touch the camera lens.

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• Do not expose the camera to moisture, or ex-
treme temperatures. Extreme environments may
shorten the life of your camera or damage the
batteries.
• Do not use or store the camera in dusty, dirty, or
sandy areas, as its components may be dam-
aged.
• 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.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based,
or solvent-based cleaners to clean the camera.
Wipe the camera with a slightly damp soft cloth.
About this manual
This manual provides you with instructions on
how to use your GE digital camera. Every eort
has been made to ensure that the contents of
this manual are accurate, but General Imaging
Company reserves the right to make changes
without notice.
Symbols used in this manual
Throughout this manual, the following symbols
are used to help you locate information quickly
and easily.
Indicates the useful information to
know.
Indicates the precautions to be taken
while operating the camera.

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BEFORE YOU START ................................ 1
Preface ............................................................1
Copyright.................................................. 1
Trademarks..............................................1
Safety information........................................1
About this manual........................................ 2
Symbols used in this manual ............... 2
CONTENTS................................................ 3
GETTING READY ...................................... 7
Unpacking ......................................................7
Camera views ................................................ 8
Front View ................................................ 8
Back View ................................................. 8
Top View ...................................................9
Left View...................................................9
Bottom View ............................................ 9
Charging the battery .................................10
Inserting the battery..................................10
Inserting an SD/SDHC card.......................12
Turning on and o ......................................13
Using the Mode Dial...................................14
Setting display language, date, and time
Setting the Date and Time..................15
Setting the Language ..........................16
About the LCD screen.................................17
BASIC OPERATION ................................18
Shooting in Auto mode ..............................18
Using the zoom function ...........................18
Using the ash.............................................19
Using the self-timer....................................19
Using Macro mode......................................20
Exposure compensation............................20
Advanced function menu..........................21
WB (White Balance)..............................21
ISO............................................................22
Quality.....................................................22
CONTENTS

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Size...........................................................23
Color ........................................................24
USING THE MODES ...............................26
LCD Screen display .....................................26
Still shooting mode display ................26
Video shooting mode display.............28
Playback mode display........................29
Scene mode..................................................30
Sport........................................................30
Child.........................................................30
Indoor......................................................30
Leaf..........................................................30
Snow........................................................31
Beach.......................................................31
Fireworks................................................31
Glass........................................................31
Museum ..................................................31
Landscape..............................................31
Night landscape....................................31
Night portrait ........................................31
Return to the scene mode palette....32
Panorama mode..........................................32
Image stabilization.....................................34
Face detection.............................................35
PLAYBACK...............................................36
Viewing photos and videos.......................36
Editing video..........................................38
Thumbnail view...........................................39
Using zoom playback
(for still pictures only) ................................40
Using the erase button..............................41
USING THE MENUS ...............................42
Still menu......................................................42
AF mode(Auto-Focus mode) ...............43
Cont. AF(Continuous AF)......................44
Metering .................................................44

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Continuous shot....................................45
Grid ..........................................................45
Review.....................................................46
Digital zoom...........................................46
Histogram ..............................................47
Bulb shutter...........................................47
Movie menu..................................................48
Continuous AF .......................................48
Metering .................................................49
Stabilization...........................................49
Playback menu............................................50
Protect ....................................................50
Delete......................................................51
DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) .....52
Text display............................................53
Trim..........................................................53
Resize ......................................................54
Rotate......................................................54
Slide show ..............................................55
Red-eye removal...................................56
Setup menu..................................................57
Format ....................................................57
Beep.........................................................58
LCD brightness......................................59
Power save.............................................59
Date/Time ..............................................60
World time .............................................60
File Numbering......................................61
Language................................................61
Video system .........................................62
Copy
(internal memory to memory card) ..62
Reset........................................................63
CONNECTIONS ......................................64
Connecting to a TV .....................................64
Connecting to a PC.....................................65
Setting the USB mode..........................66

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Transferring les to your PC ..............66
Connecting to a PictBridge compatible
printer ...........................................................67
Setting the USB mode..........................68
Using the PictBridge menu.......................70
Print with date ......................................70
Print without date................................71
Print index..............................................72
Print DPOF..............................................72
Exit ...........................................................73
Appendices............................................74
Specications ..............................................74
Error messages ...........................................78
Troubleshooting..........................................80

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GETTING READY
Make sure that your package contains the following items. If any item is missing or appears to
be damaged, please contact your vendor.
Unpacking
Camera Rechargeable
Lithium-ion battery
Battery chargerUSB cable AV cable CD-ROM
User Manual
User Manual
Quick start guide
Warranty card
Wrist strap

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Front View
Camera views
Back View
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Navigation Pad
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Top View
Left View
Bottom View
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1 Flash 13 Self-timer/ Down button
2 Mic 14 Func/ok button
3 Lens 15 Flash mode/ Left button
4 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 16 Power button
5 LCD screen 17 Shutter button
6 Status LED 18 Zoom scroll wheel
7 Face detection AF button 19 Tripod mount point
8 Mode dial 20 USB/ AV port
9 Menu button 21 Memory card
/ Battery compartment
10 Erase button 22 DC IN port
11 Exposure compensation/Up button 23 Wrist strap mount
12 Macro mode/ Right button 24 Speaker

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1. Place the battery into the charger as shown.
2. Plug one end of the connecting cable into
the charger base.
3. Plug the other end of the connecting cable
into a wall outlet.
Charging the battery Inserting the battery
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2
1. Open the battery compartment.
Leave the battery to charge until the
charger light goes green.
(To maximize battery life, the rst charge
should be at least 4 hours)

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2. Insert the battery while observing
the correct polarity. Use the side of
battery to press down the stopper
as shown, allowing the battery to
be inserted properly.
3. Close the battery compartment.
Battery capacity decreases with usage

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Inserting a SD/SDHC card
1. Open the battery compartment. 2. Insert a SD/SDHC card into the
memory card slot as shown.

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3. Close the battery compartment.
To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery
compartment and gently push the card to
release it. Pull the card carefully.
Turning on and o
Press the Power button to turn the camera
on. To turn o the camera, press the Power
button again.
Power Button
When turned on, the camera will enter the
mode according to the mode dial setting. You
can also turn the mode dial to change the
modes after the camera is turned on.

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Using the Mode Dial
The E850 camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to switch between dierent
modes with ease. All the available modes are listed as follows.
Mode Name Icon Description
Auto Switch to take still pictures. (The camera uses the default pro-
grammed automatic settings.)
Playback Switch to view the pictures/videos stored on the memory card and
internal memory.
Movie Switch to record videos.
Image Stabili-
zation
Switch to use Image Stabilization when taking still pictures.
Scene Switch to use a preset scene mode for taking still pictures.
There are 12 scenes in total.
Portrait Switch to portrait mode when taking close-up portrait photos.
Panorama Switch to capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a
panoramic photo.
Manual Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera set-
tings can be congured. (Recommended for advanced users only)

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Setting display language, date, and time
To set the language ,date and time, the following
settings need to be configured in the Setup
menu.
• Date and Time
• Display language
To access the Setup menu, do the following:
1 .Press Power to turn the camera on.
2. Press the button and use Up/Down/Left/
Right to select the Setup menu ( ).
When using the camera for the rst time, the
language menu will appear automatically.
Setting the Date and Time
1. Use the Up/Down to select Date/Time.
Then press the Right to enter the setting.

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2. Press the Left/Right to highlight each eld
and use the Up/Down to adjust the value.
3. Press the button to conrm the setting.
Setting the Language
1. Use the Up/Down to select Language.
Then press the Right to enter the setting.
2. Use the navigation buttons to select the
desired language.
3. Press the button to conrm the setting.