GE G100 User manual

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GEDigital Camera
Power PROSeries: GIO0
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Toprevent fire hazard or electrical shock,donot expose
the camera battery packor other accessoriesto water or
humidity.
For Customers in the U.S.A.
Tested to Comply with FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement
Thisdevicecomplieswith part 15ofthe FCCRules.Operation
issubject to the following two conditions:
(1)Thisdevicemay not causeharmful interference, and(2)
this device must acceptany interference received,including
interference that may causeundesiredoperation.
For Customers in Europe
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with the Europeanrequirementsfor safety,health,
environment andcustomer protection. "CE"marked cameras
are intendedfor salesin Europe.
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indicatesseparate collection of electrical waste and
i electronic equipment in the Europeancountries. Please
donot throw theequipment into domestic refuse.Pleaseuse
the return and collection systemsavailable inyour country for
proper, safedisposalof this product.
Declaration of Conformity
ModelName: GIO0
TradeName: GE
ResponsibleParty: GeneralImagingCompany
Address: 1411W.190thStreet, Suite550,Gardena,
CA90248, U.S.A.
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CameraNotes:
[] Donotstoreorusethecamerainthefollowingtypesoflocations:
oInrain,veryhumidordustyplaces.
Inaplacewherethecameracanbeexposeddirectlyto
sunlightorsubjecttohightemperatures,e.g.Insidea
closedcarinsummer.
Inaplacewherethecameraissubjecttoahighmagnetic
field,e.g.nearmotors,transformersormagnets.
[] Donotplacethecameraonawetsurfaceororinplaces
wheredrippingwaterorsandmaycomeincontactwiththe
camera;doingsomaycauseirreparabledamage.
[] Ifthecamerawillnotbeusedforalongperiodoftime,we
suggestyouremovethebatteriesandthememorycardfrom
thecameraandkeepthemindryenvironment.
[] Moisturemayforminsidethecameraifthecameraissuddenly
takenfromacoldlocationtoawarmlocation.Allowmoisture
tocompletelydrypriortoturningonthecamera.
[] Ifwaterhaspenetratedthecamerahousing,turnthecamera
offandremovethebatteryandmemorycard.Allowthecamerato
air-dryforatleast24hoursbeforeattemptingtouseagain.
[] Ifcameraoverheats,whileinuseorcharging,disconnectthe
cameraandcarefullyremovebatteries.
BatteryNotes:
[] Incorrectuseofthebatteriesmaycausethemtoleak,become
hot,igniteorburst.Alwaysobservetheprecautionsgivenbelow:
• Donotexposethebatteriestowaterandtakeparticular
caretokeeptheterminalsdry
Donotheatthebatteriesorthrowthemintoafire
• Donotattempttodeform,disassembleormodifythebatteries
[] Keepthebatteriesoutofreachofbabiesandsmallchildren.
[] Incoldlocations,batteryperformancewilldeteriorateandthe
lifespanofthebatterymaybecompromised.
MemoryCardNotes:
[] WhenusinganeworusedSDmemorycard,oraSDmemory
cardthathasbeeninitializedbyaPCoradifferentmodel
camera,besuretoreformatthecardwithyourdigitalcamera
beforeattemptingtouseit.
[] Wheneditingimagedata,copytheimagedatatoyourPC's
harddiskfirst.
[] Donotchangefolderorfilenameinthememorycardofthe
computer.AneditedfilecannotbedisplayedontheLCDscreen
ofthecamera.Toeditimagedata,pleasecopytheimagedata
tothecomputer'sharddiskdrivefirst.
[] Thephotostakenbythiscameraarestoredintheauto-
generatedfolderontheSDmemorycard.Donotstorephotos
thatarenottakenbythismodelcamera,asthismaycausea
readerrortooccurwhenthecameraisinplaybackmode.
[] Donotremovethememorycardwithoutturningthecamera
offtoavoidpossibledamageofyourfielsandmemorycard.
[] Donotswitchoffthedigitalcamerawhenthewritingprocess
isinitiatedtoavoidincompletedatawritinganddamageor
lossofpictures.
[] AligntheSDmemorycardcorrectlybeforeinsertingitintothe
camera'sSDmemorycardslot.DonotforcetheSDmemory
cardintothecamera'sSDmemorycardslot.
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ThankyouforpurchasingthisGEdigitalcamera.Pleaseread
thismanualcarefullyandkeepitinasafeplaceforfuture
reference.
Copyright
©Copyright2011GeneralImagingCompany.Allrights
reserved.
Nopartofthispublishedmanualmaybereproduced,trans-
mitted,transcribed,storedinaretrievalsystemortranslated
intoanylanguageorcomputerlanguage,inanyform,byany
means,withoutthepriorwrittenpermissionofGeneralImag-
ingCompany.
Trademarks
Alltrademarksmentionedinthismanualareusedforidenti-
ficationpurposesonlyandarepropertiesoftheirrespective
owners.
Pleasereadthefollowingimportantinformationcarefully
beforeusingthisproduct.
o Donottakeapartorattempttoservicethecamera
yourself.
o Donotdroporknockthecamera.Improperhandlingmay
damagetheproduct.
. Turnthecameraoffbeforeinsertingorremovingthe
batteryandmemorycard.
. Avoiddirectlytouchingorscratchingthecameralens.
. Donotexposethecameratoharshenvironmentssuchas
moisture,chemicalsorextremetemperatures,whichmay
shortenthelifeofyourcameraordamagethebatteries.
. Donotuseorstorethecameraindusty,dirtyorsandy
areas,asthecameraorcomponentsmaybedamaged.
o Donotexposethelenstodirectsunlightforextended
periodsoftime.
. Downloadallpicturesandremovethebatteriesfrom
thecameraifyouaregoingtostorethecameraforlong
periodsoftime.
. Donotuseabrasivecleansers,alcohol-basedorsolvent-
basedcleanerstocleanthecamera.Toclean,wipethe
camerawithaslightlydamp,softcloth.
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, Ifwaterhaspenetratedthecamerahousing,turnthecam-
eraoffandremovethebatteryandSDmemorycard.Allow
cameratoair-dryforatleast24hoursbeforeattempting
touseagain.
, Donottouchthelens.
, Donotplacethecamerastraparoundachildorpet's
neck.
, Whentransitioningfromacoldenvironmenttowarm
environment,avoidpossiblecondensationbyplacingthe
camerainacoolerareaandletitslowlyadjusttoroom
temperature.
o Alwaysplacethecameraonavibration-freesurface.
Thismanualprovidesyouwithinstructionsonhowtouseyour
newGEdigitalcamera.Everyefforthasbeenmadetoensure
thatthecontentsofthismanualareaccurate,however
GeneralImagingCompanyreservestherighttomakechanges
withoutnotice.
Symbolsusedinthismanual
Throughoutthismanual,thefollowingsymbolsareusedto
helpyoulocateinformationquicklyandeasily:
_ Indicates useful information.
_ ndicates precautions to betaken while operating the
camera.
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WARNING........................................................................i
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS.................................................ii
BEFOREYOUSTART.....................................................1
Preface ..........................................................................................1
Copyright .............................................................................1
Trademarks .........................................................................1
Safety Information .....................................................................1
About this Manual ......................................................................2
Symbols used in this Manual ...........................................2
CONTENTS.....................................................................3
GETTINGREADY...........................................................7
Unpacking ....................................................................................7
Installing Shoulder Strap ..........................................................8
Jog Dial .........................................................................................8
Camera Views ..............................................................................9
Battery Charging .....................................................................12
Inserting the Battery and
SD/SDHC/SD×C Card (Not included) ....................................13
Turning On and Off ..................................................................15
Setting Language and Date/Time ........................................ 15
Set Display Language ....................................................15
Set Date/Time ..................................................................16
About the LCDScreen .............................................................17
Using the Modes........................................................18
Display Setting .........................................................................18
LCDScreen Display .................................................................19
Still Picture Mode Display .............................................19
Video Shooting Mode Display .......................................21
Playback Mode Display ..................................................22
Using the Mode Dial ................................................................23
Shooting in Auto Mode ...........................................................24
Manual Mode ............................................................................24
Shutter Priority ........................................................................25
Auto Program Exposure .........................................................25
Beautifier Mode .......................................................................26
Panorama ..................................................................................26
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ManualSceneMode(SCN}.....................................................27
Auto Scene........................................................................28
Landscape........................................................................28
Sport..................................................................................28
Beach.................................................................................28
Sunset................................................................................28
Fireworks..........................................................................28
Night Landscape.............................................................28
Multi Exposure.................................................................28
Snow..................................................................................28
Children.............................................................................28
ID........................................................................................28
Glass..................................................................................28
PhotoFrame.....................................................................28
PanningShot....................................................................29
Text.....................................................................................29
Portrait..............................................................................29
Distorting Mirror .............................................................29
Party..................................................................................29
Indoor ................................................................................29
Leaf ....................................................................................29
Museum ............................................................................29
Night Portrait ...................................................................29
Pet Mode-Dog ..................................................................29
Pet Mode-Cat ...................................................................29
Fax......................................................................................29
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN)........................................................30
BASIC OPERATION .................................................... 32
Shootingin Auto Mode...........................................................32
UsingtheZoom Function.......................................................32
FocusSetting............................................................................33
Macro Mode..............................................................................33
Self-TimerSetting....................................................................34
OpenFlash................................................................................35
White BalanceSetting............................................................36
Continuous CaptureSetting..................................................37
EVSetting..................................................................................38
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ExposureCompensation...............................................38
ISO......................................................................................39
ShutterAdjustment........................................................39
ApertureAdjustment.....................................................40
Usingquickrecording............................................................40
iButtonFunctionMenu..........................................................41
PLAYBACK...................................................................42
ViewingPhotosandVideos...................................................42
ThumbnailView.......................................................................43
UsingZoominPlayback(forstill pictures only}................44
Usingthe Delete Button.........................................................45
USING THE MENUS ................................................... 46
Still PictureMenu....................................................................46
ExpoMetering {ExposureMetering}............................46
Size.....................................................................................47
OIS......................................................................................47
ContinuousAF..................................................................48
HDR....................................................................................48
Setting Menu............................................................................49
Quality...............................................................................49
AF-AssistBeam................................................................50
Digital Zoom.....................................................................50
DateImprint.....................................................................51
Movie Mode Menu...................................................................52
ExpoMetering {ExposureMetering}............................52
ImagePixel.......................................................................53
OIS......................................................................................53
ImageColorSetting........................................................54
Blink Detection.........................................................................55
Playback Menu.........................................................................56
Protect...............................................................................56
Delete................................................................................57
DPOF{Digital Print OrderFormat}...............................58
Trim....................................................................................59
HDR-HighDynamicRange............................................59
Red-EyeReduction..........................................................60
Rotate................................................................................60
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Resize.................................................................................61
Color Effect .......................................................................61
Slideshow ..........................................................................62
Continuous Capture Group Playback .........................62
Setup Menu ...............................................................................63
Beep ...................................................................................63
Power Saver .....................................................................64
Language ..........................................................................64
Zone ...................................................................................65
Date/Time .........................................................................65
File and Software .....................................................................65
Format Memory ...............................................................65
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to
memory card) ...................................................................66
File Numbering ................................................................66
Reset Settings ..................................................................66
FW Version (Firmware version) ....................................68
CONNECTIONS..........................................................69
Connecting to a PC..................................................................68
Setting the USBMode....................................................68
Transferring Filesto your PC........................................68
VideoSystem............................................................................70
Set Eye-FiSDCardConnection Mode..................................70
Supported HDMIConnection................................................71
Connectingto a PictBridgeCompatible Printer ...............72
Setting the USBMode....................................................72
Connecting theCameraand Printer...........................73
Usingthe PictBridgeMenu....................................................74
Printwith Date................................................................74
Printwithout Date..........................................................75
Print Index........................................................................76
Print DPOF........................................................................77
Exit.....................................................................................77
APPENDICES ............................................................... 78
Specifications...........................................................................78
ErrorMessages........................................................................82
Troubleshooting.......................................................................84
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Yourcameraboxshouldcontainthecameramodelyoupurchasedalongwiththefollowingaccessories.Ifanythingismissingor
appearstobedamaged,pleasecontactyour retailer.
RechargeableLithium-Ion Battery Warranty Card CD-ROM
USBCable ACAdapter ShoulderStrap
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Toattachtheprovidedshoulderstrap,followthedirections
below:
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1. Betweenthe shooting and setting menus,you can usethe
jog dial to select additional functions quickly.
2. Playingbackpictures or movies,you can usethejog dial to
select individual files quickly.
3. Thejog dial canalso beusedto select basiccamera
settings.
AF
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FrontView RearView
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Left View Right View
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Top View
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Bottom View
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AFAssist/Timer Indicator
FlashLamp
Microphone
Lens
LCDScreen
Status Indicator
MovieButton
keyStatus Indicator
Menu Button
Display
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Playback Button
AF Button /Up Button
Flash Button/Right Button
Delete Button/Self-Time Button/
Down Button
Macro Button/Left Button
SET Button
Shoulder Strap Mount
USB/HDMI Port
Handle
Zoom Wheel
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ShutterButton
ExposureCompensation Button
ContinuousCapture Button
Power Button
ModeDial
FlashLampON/OFF
CardSlot/Battery Compartment
TripodSocket
Speaker
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i. Withthecameraturned"off",placethebatteriesintothe (__)
camera.
2.UsetheUSBcabletoconnectthecameratothepower
adapter.(Thepowersupplychargervaryswithregions,so
thechargeryoureceivedmaybedifferentfromthatinthe
picturebelow).
3.Insertthepoweradapterintothepowersocket. @
Whencharging, if the camera indicator isred, it means
that the battery isnotfully charged; whenthe camera
indicator turns green,it indicatesthat the battery is
fully chargedand ready to use{to optimize battery
life,charge the battery for at least four hours when
charging it for the first time).
Thecharger isfor indoor useonly.
_ harging the battery should onlybedone with the
camera in the "off" position.
@Pleasecharge the battery indoorsbetween O°Cand
35°C.
Whenthe battery is not inusefor a long time, please
usethe attached charger to charge thebattery.
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1.Openthebatterycompartment 2.Insertthebatteryintothebatteryslotinthecorrect
positionasshowninthefollowingdiagram:
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_ xtensive,continuous useof the camera cancause
battery to overheat. Pleasealways usecaution when
removingthe battery.
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3.InsertanSD/SDHC/SD×Ccard{notincluded}intotheSD 4.Closethebatterycompartment
memorycardslotasshown Writeprotection
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_ ptional SD/SDHC/SD×C cards are not included. The
use of 64P1Bto128 GB memory cards from reputable
manufacturers are recommended for reliable data
storage.
Toremovethe SD/SDHC/SD×Ccard,open the battery
compartment andgently pushthe card to releaseit.
Removethe cardout carefully.
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Pressthe Powerbutton to turn the camera on.Toturn offthe
camera, pressthe Powerbutton again
PowerButton
The Date/Timeand Languagesetup will
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automatically appearwhenthecamera isturned onfor
thefirst time.
Toset thedisplaylanguageanddate/time, gotothe following
setupoptions in the GeneralSetupmenu.
oLanguage
oDate/Time
ToaccesstheGeneralSetupmenu,dothefollowing:
1. Pressthe Powerbutton to turn the camera on.
2. Pressthe @ button, pressUp/Downbutton to switch
between menus,selectGeneralSetupMenu,pressQ
button to enterSet Menu.
After the camera ispoweredon,set the camera to Auto mode
by turning the Mode Dialat the top ofthe camera (seepage
23).
Set Display Language
1. Inthe GeneralSetup Menu,pressUp/Downbutton to
select Language,pressQ or Rightbutton to enter setting
mode.
2. Usethe Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select the desired
language.
3. Pressthe _ button to confirm the setting.
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2.PressUp/DowntoselecttheDate&TimeDisplayMode,
pressrightbuttontoselecttheitemtobeset,pressUp/
Downbuttontoselectthedesiredvalue.
3.PresstheQ buttontoconfirmthesetting.
Set Date/Time
1. In the General Set Menu, press Up/Down button to select
Date/Time, press Q or Right button to enter setting
mode.
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Whenyou turn the cameraon, various iconsare shown onthe (t,z!_') Ifthe LCDmonitor is damaged,take particular care
LCDscreento indicate the current camera settings andstatus. _ with the liquid crystal inthe monitor. Ifany ofthe
Tolearnmore about the displayed icons,see"LCD Screen following situations arise,take the recommended,
Display" on page 19. immediate action indicated below:
LCDScreen Notes:
Extremelyhigh-precision technology hasbeen usedto
manufacture the LCDscreentoensure most of thepixelsore
operational. Onoccasion,there may besome minute points
(black,white, red, blueor green)that consistently appearon o
the LCDscreen.Thesepoints are normal inthe manufacturing
processanddo not affect the recording processin any way.
_ Avoid exposingthe LCDscreento water; removeany
moisture onthe LCDscreenwith asoft, drycleaning
cloth.
If liquid from inside the LCDscreen comes in contact with
your skin, wipe the area with a clean cloth and then wash
thoroughly with soap and running water.
Ifliquid from insidethe LCDscreengets into youreye,flush
the affectedeye with cleanwater for at least 15minutes
andthen seekmedicalassistance immediately.
Ifthe liquid crystal displayor the liquid insideit are
swallowed, flushyour mouth thoroughly with water.
Drinklarge quantities of water andinducevomiting. Seek
medical assistanceimmediately.
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