GE Whatman Mini-UniPrep G2 User manual

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USER MANUAL
G series G1 A series A730/A830 E series E850/E1030/
E1040/E1240

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This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE
Annex 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
Model Name : G1/A730/A830/E850/E1030/E1040/E1240
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 location
to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the
camera. We suggest you wait for a while before turning
on the camera.
No compensation for loss of recordings. Loss of record-
ings cannot be compensated for if a malfunction 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.
• Use GE charger in the package to charge the lithium
battery only (for G1 and E series).
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 format memory card if upgrade the rmware.
Do not change or delete the directory names, or le
names in 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 GE digital cameras. 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, trans-
mitted, 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 may be properties of
their respective owners.
Safety information
Please read the following important information care-
fully 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 bat-
teries upside down can cause damage to the camera
and possibly start a re.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
• Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme
temperatures. Extreme environments may shorten
the life of your camera or damage the batteries.

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• Do not use or store the camera in dusty, dirty, or
sandy areas, as its components may be damaged.
• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for ex-
tended periods.
• Download all pictures and remove the batteries
from the camera if you are going to store the cam-
era 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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WARNING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 : G1..........................................................8
: A730/A830 ....................................... 10
: E850................................................... 12
: E1030 ................................................ 14
: E1040/E1240 ................................... 16
Charging the battery.................................................. 18
Inserting the battery .................................................. 19
Inserting an optional SD/SDHC card....................... 22
Turning on and o....................................................... 23
Using the Mode Dial.................................................... 24
Setting display language, date, and time.............. 25
Setting the Date and Time................................. 25
Setting the Language ......................................... 26
About the LCD screen................................................. 27
BASIC OPERATION .............................................28
Shooting in Auto mode............................................... 28
Using the zoom function............................................ 28
Using the ash ............................................................. 29
Using the self-timer.................................................... 29
Using Macro mode ...................................................... 30
Exposure compensation ............................................ 30
CONTENTS

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Advanced function menu........................................... 31
WB (White Balance)............................................. 31
ISO........................................................................... 32
Quality.................................................................... 33
Size.......................................................................... 34
Color ....................................................................... 35
USING THE MODES ............................................38
LCD Screen 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 ....................................................................... 42
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.......................................................... 44
Image stabilization mode.......................................... 46
Face detection.............................................................. 48
PLAYBACK............................................................49
Viewing photos and videos ....................................... 49
Editing video ......................................................... 51
Thumbnail view............................................................ 52
Using zoom playback (for still pictures only)......... 53
Using the delete button ............................................. 54

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USING THE MENUS ............................................55
Still menu ...................................................................... 55
AF mode (Auto-Focus mode).............................. 56
AF-assist beam..................................................... 56
Cont. AF (Continuous AF).................................... 57
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)................. 57
Cont.Shot (Continuous shot) ............................. 58
Grid ......................................................................... 58
Quick Review......................................................... 59
Digital Zoom.......................................................... 59
Histogram.............................................................. 60
Slow shutter.......................................................... 60
Movie menu .................................................................. 61
Cont. AF (Continuous AF).................................... 61
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)................. 62
Stabilization.......................................................... 62
Playback menu............................................................. 63
Protect.................................................................... 63
Delete ..................................................................... 64
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ................... 65
Info. Box (Information Box) ................................ 66
Trim......................................................................... 66
Resize...................................................................... 67
Rotate..................................................................... 67
Slide show.............................................................. 68
Red-eye removal.................................................. 69
Setup menu................................................................... 70
Format Memory.................................................... 70
Beep........................................................................ 71
LCD Brightness..................................................... 72
Power Saver .......................................................... 72
Date/Time.............................................................. 73
World time............................................................. 73
File Numbering..................................................... 74
Language............................................................... 74
Video system......................................................... 74

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Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to
memory card) ....................................................... 75
Reset Settings....................................................... 76
FW Ver. (Firmware version)................................ 76
CONNECTIONS ...................................................77
Connecting to a TV...................................................... 77
Connecting to a PC...................................................... 78
Setting the USB mode......................................... 78
Transferring les to your PC.............................. 78
Connecting to a PictBridge compatible
printer............................................................................ 81
Setting the USB mode......................................... 81
Using the PictBridge menu........................................ 83
Print with date...................................................... 83
Print without date ............................................... 84
Print index ............................................................. 85
Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ......... 86
Exit .......................................................................... 86
Appendices.........................................................87
Specications:
G1 ............................................................................ 87
A730/A830............................................................. 91
E850/E1030/E1040/E1240.................................. 95
Error messages.......................................................... 101
Troubleshooting......................................................... 103

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GETTING READY
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. (The accessories will vary based on model purchased and are
noted below.)
Unpacking
Rechargeable Lithium-
ion battery (except
A730/A830)
Battery charger (except
A730/A830)
USB cable AV cable CD-ROM
User Manual
User Manual
Quick start guide
Warranty card
Wrist strap
AA-size alkaline
batteries X2 (A730/A830
only)

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Camera views : G1
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Top View
Left View
1 Flash 12 Self-timer/Down button
2 Lens 13 Flash mode/Left button
3 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 14 Func/ok button
4 LCD screen 15 Speaker
5 Status LED 16 Power button
6 Mode dial 17 Shutter button
7 Face detection AF button 18 Zoom scroll wheel
8 Menu button 19 USB/AV port
9 Erase button 20 Tripod mount point
10 Exposure compensation/Up button 21 Memory card/Battery compartment
11 Macro mode/ Right button 22 Wrist strap mount
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2 Lens 14 Func/ok button
3 Mic 15 Speaker
4 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 16 USB/AV port
5 LCD screen 17 DC IN port
6 T&W button 18 Power button
7 Face detection AF button 19 Status LED
8 Menu button 20 Mode dial
9 Erase button 21 Shutter button
10 Exposure compensation/Up button 22 Memory card/Battery compartment
11 Macro mode/Right button 23 Tripod mount point
12 Self-timer/Down button 24 Wrist strap mount
Bottom View
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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 Flash 13 Self-timer/Down button
2 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 14 Func/ok button
3 Lens 15 Flash mode/Left button
4 Mic 16 DC IN port
5 LCD screen 17 Power button
6 Face detection AF button 18 Shutter button
7 Status LED 19 Zoom scroll wheel
8 Mode dial 20 Speaker
9 Menu button 21 Tripod mount point
10 Erase button 22 USB/ AV port
11 Exposure compensation/Up button 23 Memory card/Battery compartment
12 Macro mode/Right button 24 Wrist strap mount

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Camera views : E1040/E1240
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