GE G User manual

GE-DigitalCamera
G Series IG2 A Series IA735/A835
AI030/AI230 ESeries IE840s/EI035
E1235

Toprevent fire or shockhazard,do not exposethe
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
Thisdevicecomplieswith part 15ofthe FCCRules.
Operationissubjectto thefollowing two conditions:
(1)Thisdevicemay not causeharmful interference,
and (2)this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesiredoperation.
For customers in Europe
"CE"mark indicatesthat this product
complieswith the Europeanrequirements
for safety,health, environmentand customer
protection. "CE"markcamerasareintendedfor
salesin Europe.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin
WEEEAnnex IV] indicates separate collection
of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the
EU 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
ModelName :G2/A735/A835/A1030/A1230
E840s/E1035/E1235
Trade Name :GE
Responsible Party : General Imaging Co.
Address : 2158 W.190th Street,
Torrance, CA90504, USA
Telephone Number : 1-800-730-6597
Conforms to the following Standards:
EMC:EN55022:I998/AI:2000/A2:2003 Class B
EN55024:I9981AI:2001/A2:2003
EN61000-3-2:2000/AI:2001
EN 61000-3-3:1995/AI:2001
following the provision of the EMCDirective
(89/336/EEC,2004/1081EEC)

Camera notes:
U Donot storeor usethe camerainthefollowing
typesof locations:
• Intherain,very humidanddustyplaces.
• Inaplacewherethe cameracanbeexposed
directlyto thesunlight orsubjectto high
temperature,e.g.Insidea closedcar insummer.
• Inaplacewherethe cameraissubjecttoa high
magneticfield, e.g.nearmotors,transformers
or magnets.
II1 Donotplacethecameraonawet surfaceorplaces
wheredrippingwater orsandmaycomeincontact
withthecamera,whichmaycauseirrepairabtefaults.
U If the camerawill not be usedfor a long periodof
time, wesuggestyou removethe battery and the
memorycard.
U If you carry the camera suddenlyfrom a cold lo-
cation to a warm place, moisture may condense
insidethecamera.Wesuggestyouwait for a while
beforeturning onthecamera.
U Nocompensationfor lossof recordings.Lossofre-
cordingscannot becompensatedfor if a malfunc-
tion ofyour cameraor recordingmedia,etc,makes
the playbackofrecordingsnotpossible.
Battery notes:
U 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 keepthe terminals dry.
• Donot heatthe batteries or throw them into afire.
• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify
the batteries.
• UseGEcharger in the package to charge the
lithium battery only (for G and Eseries).
U 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:
UWhen usinga new memorycard,or a memoryca.rd
has.beeninitialized by a PC,be sureto tormat the
cardwith your digitalcamerabeforeusingit.
UTo edit imagedata,copythe imagedatato the PC's
hard disk andthentormat memorycard if upgrade
thefirmware.
UDo notchangeor deletethe directorynames,or file
namesinthe memorycardfromyourPC,asthis may
makeit impossibleto usethecardinyour camera.

ThankyouforpurchasingGEdigitalcameras.
Pleasereadthismanualcarefullyandkeepitina
safeplaceforfuturereference.
Copyright
©Copyright2008GeneralImagingCompanyAll
rightsreserved.
Nopartofthispublicationmaybereproduced,
transmitted,transcribed,storedinaretrievalsys-
tem,ortranslatedintoanylanguageorcomputer
language,inanyform,byanymeans,without
thepriorwrittenpermissionofGeneralImaging
Company.
Trademarks
Alltrademarks mentionedin this manualareused
for identification purposesonlyand may beprop-
erties oftheir respectiveowners.
Pleasereadthe following important information
carefullybeforeusingthe product.
• Donottake apart or attempt to servicethe
camerayourself.
• Donot dropor knockthe camera.Improper
handling maydamagethe product.
• Turnoffthe camera beforeinserting or removing
the battery and memorycard.
• Useonlythetype of battery and chargerthat
camewith your camera.Usingothertypes of
batteries or chargersmaydamagethe camera
and invalidate thewarranty.
• WhenusingLi-ionbatteries in this product,
ensurethat they are inserted correctly.Inserting
the batteries upsidedowncancausedamageto
thecamera andpossiblystart afire.
• Donottouch the camera lens.

• Donotexposethecameratomoisture,orex-
tremetemperatures.Extremeenvironmentsmay
shortenthelifeofyourcameraordamagethe
batteries.
• Donotuseorstorethecameraindusty,dirty,or
sandyareas,asitscomponentsmaybedam-
aged.
• Donotexposethelenstodirectsunlightfor
extendedperiods.
• Downloadallpicturesandremovethebatteries
fromthecameraifyouaregoingtostorethe
cameraforlongperiods.
• Donotuseabrasivecleansers,alcohol-based,
orsolvent-basedcleanerstocleanthecamera.
Wipethecamerawithaslightlydampsoftcloth.
Thismanualprovidesyouwithinstructionson
howtouseyourGEdigitalcamera.Everyeffort
hasbeenmadetoensurethatthecontentsof
thismanualareaccurate,butGeneralImaging
Companyreservestherighttomakechanges
withoutnotice.
Symbols used in this manual
Throughoutthis manual,thefollowing symbols
are usedto helpyoulocate information quickly
andeasily.
Indicatesthe usefulinformation to know.
Indicatesthe precautionsto betaken
while operatingthe camera.

WARNING
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
BEFOREYOU 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: 62 .........................................8
:A73S/A835 .......................10
:A1030/A1230 ...................12
: E840s.................................14
: E1035/E1235...................16
Charging the battery .................................18
Inserting the battery ..................................19
Inserting an optional SDISDHCcard ......22
Turning on and off ......................................23
Using the Mode Dial ...................................24
Setting date/time and language .............25
Setting the Date and Time..................25
Setting the Language ..........................26
About the LCDscreen.................................27
BASICOPERATION................................28
Shooting in Auto mode ..............................28
Using the zoom function ...........................28
Using the flash .............................................29
Using the self-timer ....................................29
Using Macro mode......................................30
Exposure compensation ............................30
Advanced function menu ..........................31
WB (White Balance)..............................31

ISO............................................................ 32
Quality ..................................................... 33
Size...........................................................34
Color........................................................35
USINGTHE MODES...............................38
LCDScreen display .....................................38
Still shooting mode display ................38
Video shooting mode display .............40
Playback mode display ........................41
Scene mode..................................................42
Sport........................................................42
Children ..................................................42
Indoor ......................................................42
Leaf..........................................................42
Snow........................................................43
Sunset .....................................................43
Fireworks ................................................43
Glass........................................................43
Museum ..................................................43
Landscape ..............................................43
Night landscape ....................................43
Night portrait ........................................43
Return to the scene mode palette ....44
Panorama mode..........................................45
Image stabilization mode .........................46
Facedetection .............................................48
Smile detection ...........................................48
Blink detection ............................................48
PLAYBACK...............................................51
Viewing photos and videos .......................51
Editing video ..........................................53
Thumbnail view ...........................................54
Using zoom playback
(for still pictures only) ................................55
Using the delete button .............................56
USINGTHE MENUS...............................57

Still menu......................................................57
AFmode (Auto-Focus mode) ..............57
AF-assist beam......................................58
ExpoMetering (Exposure Metering)..S8
Cont.Shot (Continuous shot) ..............59
Grid ..........................................................59
Quick Review.........................................60
Digital Zoom ..........................................60
Histogram ..............................................62
Slow shutter ...........................................62
Blink detection ......................................62
Date Imprint ..........................................62
Movie menu..................................................63
ExpoMetering (Exposure Metering)..64
Stabilization ...........................................64
Playback menu............................................65
Protect ....................................................65
Delete ......................................................66
DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) ....68
Info. Box(Information Box).................68
Trim..........................................................69
Resize......................................................69
Rotate......................................................70
Slide show ..............................................70
Red-eye removal ...................................71
Setup menu ..................................................72
Format Hemory ....................................72
Beep.........................................................73
LCDBrightness ......................................74
Power Sever...........................................74
Date/Time ..............................................75
World time .............................................75
File Numbering ......................................76
Language................................................76
Video system .........................................76
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory
to memory card) ...................................77
ResetSettings........................................78

FWVer.(Firmwareversion).................78
CON NECTION S ...................................... 79
Connecting to a TV.....................................79
Connecting to a PC.....................................79
Setting the USBmode..........................80
Transferring files to your PC..............80
Connecting to a PictBridge compatible
printer ...........................................................83
Setting the USBmode..........................83
Connecting the camera and priter....84
Using the PictBridge menu .......................85
Print with date ......................................85
Print without date ................................86
Print index ..............................................87
Print DPOF..............................................88
Exit ...........................................................88
Appendices ............................................ 89
specifications:
62...............................................................89
A735/A835 ...............................................93
A1030/A1230 ...........................................97
E840s/EIO35/EI235.............................101
Errormessages.........................................107
Troubleshooting........................................109

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. (Theaccessories
will vary based on model purchased and are noted below.)
Rechargeable
Lithium-ion battery
(exceptA735/A835
A1030/A1230)
USBcable
AA-sizealkaline
batteries ×2
(A735/A835/A1030/
A1230only)
AVcable
UserManual Quickstart guide Wrist strap
Battery charger
(exceptA735/A835/
AI030/AI230)
CD-ROM Warranty card

FrontView OackView
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Top View Bottom View
Left View
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Mic
Flash
Lens
AFassistbeam/Timerindicator
LCDscreen
StatusLED
Modedial
FacedetectionAFbutton
Menubutton
Erasebutton
Exposurecompensation/Up button
Macromode/Right button
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Self-timer/Down button
Flashmode/Left button
Func/okbutton
Speaker
Zoomscrollwheel
Shutter button
Powerbutton
Memorycardl
Batterycompartment
Tripodmount point
USBIAVport
Wrist strap mount

Front View
f
Back View_ t ........
Right View

TopView _ Bottom View
Left View
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Flash
Lens
Mic
AFassist beam/Timerindicator
StatusLED
LCDscreen
FacedetectionAFbutton
T&Wbutton
Menubutton
Erasebutton
Exposurecompensation/Up button
Macromode/Right button
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Self-timer/Down button
Func/okbutton
Flashmode/Left button
USBIAVport
Powerbutton
Shutter button
Modedial
Speaker
Tripodmount point
Memorycard
/Batterycompartment
Wrist strap mount

Front View
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Right View
_%-_

Top View
Left View
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
i0
ii
12
AFassist beam/Timerindicator
Flash
Lens
Mic
LCDscreen
FacedetectionAFbutton
Zoomscroll wheel
Menubutton
Erasebutton
Func/okbutton
Exposurecompensation/Upbutton
Macromode/Right button
Bottom View
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
2O
21
22
23
Self-timer/Down button
Flashmode/Left button
USB/AVport
Powerbutton
StatusLED
Shutter button
Modedial
Tripodmount point
Speaker
MemorycardIBatterycompartment
Wrist strap mount

Front View Back View
®
Right View ........................!__ _®

Top View_ _ ,_
1
2
3
4
5
6
Left View 7
8
9
10
11
12
Bottom View _ _
Mic
Flash
AFassistbeam/Timerindicator
Lens
LCDscreen
FacedetectionAFbutton
StatusLED
Modedial
Menubutton
Erasebutton
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
2O
21
22
23
Exposurecompensation/Upbutton
Macromode/Right button
Self-timer/Down button
Flashmode/Left button
Func/okbutton
Speaker
Powerbutton
Shutterbutton
Zoomscrollwheel
Tripodmount point
USB/AVport
Memorycard/
Batterycompartment
Wriststrap mount

Front View Back View
r
Right View