GE X500 User Manual

GE Digital CameraX Series : X500AppendixCamera connectivityUsing the MenusPlaybackCamera function controlsBasic operationGetting StartedUser Manuali

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

8Install Shoulder Strap and Lens Cap 1234123Install Shoulder Strap Install Lens Cap

9Camera ViewsFront View Back View1423131415161757910111268

10Top ViewLeft ViewBottom ViewRight View18192021232224252627282930lmb

111 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 11 Exposure Compensation Button 21 Speaker2 Flash Lamp 12 Menu Button 22 Zoom Wheel3 Microphone 13 Delete Button/Up Butt

12Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included)2. Insert the enclosed batteries into the battery slot according to the correct polarity as shown

13134. Close the battery compartment.3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory card slot as shown.Optional SD/SDHC cards are not includ

147XUQLQJ2QDQG2Ȗ3XVK212))WRWXUQRQRȖFDPHUDAfter the camera is powered on, set the camera to Auto mode by turning the Mode dial at the top of

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16Using the Mode Dial7KH*(FDPHUDSURYLGHVDFRQYHQLHQWPRGHGLDOWKDWDOORZV\RXWRVZLWFKEHWZHHQGLȖHUHQWPRGHVZLWKHDVH$OOWKHDYDLODEOHmodes

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17If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the following situations arise, take the recom

1818(OHFWURQLF9LHZ½QGHU7KH(OHFWURQLF9LHZ½QGHUGLVSOD\VWKHVDPHLQIRUPDWLRQDVthe LCD screen. To switch between the LCD screen and the (OHFWURQLF

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20Open Flash7KH¾DVKLVXVHGWRLOOXPLQDWHDVXEMHFWLQORZOLJKWRUIRU½OOin lighting to achieve better illumination of a subject with pronounced s

21Self-timerThis setting allows the photographer to set the camera for VHOISRUWUDLWVRUJURXSVKRWV7KHWLPHUFDQEHVHWWR½UHWKHshutter 2 second

2222Macro ModeThe Macro setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close-up photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects very close to the ca

2323The face detection mode detects people's faces and focuses on them resulting in clearer images. Face detection is engaged by default in most

2424Smile DetectionThe Smile Detection feature automatically detects and captures a person's smile.1. In shooting mode, Press the Face Detection

2525While in Shooting mode, press the button to reduce blurred images caused by hand shake. The LCD will display either the &RQWLQXRXVRU6LQJOH

26Advanced Functions MenuThe Advanced Functions Menu of the camera include Image 6L]H,PDJH4XDOLW\:KLWH%DODQFH,PDJH&RORUDQG,627KHVHfu

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

2727WB (White Balance)The White Balance allows you to adjust the color temperature IRUGLȖHUHQWOLJKWLQJVRXUFHVWRHQVXUHIDLWKIXOFRORUreproduction

28QualityThe camera's quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the images. Higher quality settings produce better quality photos, but wil

29Color7KHFRORUVHWWLQJDOORZV\RXWRDGGDUWLVWLFFRORUHȖHFWVZKHQWDNLQJSLFWXUHV<RXFDQWU\GLȖHUHQWFRORUWRQHVWRDOWHUWKHmood of your p

30LCD Screen DisplayUSING THE MODESStill Picture Mode DisplayMode:ġPSA15 14 13 121110987654321161719186242322212061 Shooting Mode IconsġAuto modeġManu

31316 Remaining number of pictures7 Memory card/built-in memory8 Battery Status :75DWLR'LVSOD\HGRQO\ZKHQ]RRPLVDFWLYDWHG10 Zoom11 ISO V

32Video Shooting Mode DisplayMode : 111098765432112131 Video Mode icon2 Continuous AF3 MeteringSpotCenterAiAE4 Video Quality5 Focus Frame6 Self-timer1

33Playback mode displayMode:10111234 5678912131 Play Mode icon '32)½OH3 File protection4 Picture Number5 Memory Card/Built-in Memory6 Battery

3434In the "ASCNPRGHGLȖHUHQWUHFRUGLQJFRQGLWLRQVDUHdetected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be automatically selected.Ic

3535Night PortraitWhen you taken portraits at night, or in low light conditions, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure for people and night scen

36Flash Mode, Self-timer, Macro Mode, and Exposure Compensation are disabled in Panorama Mode.3LFWXUHVFDQQRWEHGHOHWHGDQGWKH]RRPZLOOEHGLVDEOH

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

3737Select a scene using the Up/Down/Left/Right button and press the button.Icon Mode Name Icon Mode NameSport IndoorSnow FireworksMuseum Night Landsc

3838LeafFor plants. Capture brilliant shots of greenery and blossoms.SunsetFor sunsets. Capture subjects in strong sunlight.GlassFor objects behind tr

39When selecting P (Auto Program Exposure) mode, you can adjust the combined value of EV value, shutter speed and aperture. The display on the LCD scr

4040Shutter Priority SWhen selecting S (Shutter Priority) mode, you can adjust the shutter speed and EV value. Selecting a high shutter speed will ca

4141Aperture Priority AWhen selecting A (Aperture Priority) mode, you can adjust WKHDSHUWXUHVL]HDQG(9YDOXH6HOHFWLQJDODUJHDSHUWXUHRSHQLQJZL

4242Viewing Photos and VideosPLAYBACKTo view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen:1. After pressing the button, the last photo or vi

4343When playing movie, press Up/Down arrow button mute the volume, press the down arrow until the mute appears.Thumbnail ViewWhen in Playback mode,

4444Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)7KH]RRPEXWWRQVFDQDOVREHXVHGGXULQJSOD\EDFN7KLVallows you to magnify photos between 2x to 8x

4545Using the Delete ButtonIn Playback Mode, you can press the Up/Delete button to delete an unwanted photo or video. To delete pictures or videos:1.

46Photo MenuUSING THE MENUSMode:PSAIn any of the above Photo Modes, press the button to go to the Photo Menu.To adjust each setting:1. In the Photo

2• 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

4747AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode)Use this setting to control the auto-focus mechanism while taking pictures.Two options are available:•Single-AF: The focu

48Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) 8VHWKLVVHWWLQJWRVHOHFWWKHWDUJHWVL]HRIWKHFDPHUDV½HOGof view to be metered.7KUHHPHWHULQJWDUJHWVL

49Continuous ShotUse this setting to perform continuous shooting. After entering this mode, you can shoot multiple images by continuously holding the

50Quick ReviewThis setting refers to the brief photo review immediately after taking a picture. The picture stays on the LCD screen for an adjustable

51Digital Zoom8VHWKLVVHWWLQJWRHQDEOHRUGLVDEOHWKHGLJLWDO]RRPIXQFWLRQ:KHQ'LJLWDO=RRPLVWXUQHGRȖRQO\WKHRSWLFDO]RRPLVfunctiona

52Movie MenuMode:In the Movie Mode, press the button to go to the corre-sponding Movie menu.7RFRQ½JXUHHDFKVHWWLQJ1. In the Movie menu, switch be

5353Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)Set metering mode for various lighting conditions.Three options are available:• Spot• Center• AiAE$UWL½FLDO,QW

54Playback MenuMode : In Playback mode, press the button to enter the Playbackmenu.The following section provides detailed instructions on the variou

55553. Press the button to select Yes to lock displayed photos or videos, or select De-protection to unlock, then press Up/Down button to select Bac

56• Delete All:1. In the Delete option, select All and then press the button. 8VH8S'RZQEXWWRQDQGVHOHFW<HVWRGHOHWHDOO½OHVRUsele

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57TrimThe Trim setting allows you crop photos an save them as new pictures.To trim a picture:1. With the camera in Playback mode press the menu button

5858Resize7KLVVHWWLQJDOORZV\RXWRUHVL]HDSLFWXUHWRDVSHFL½HGresolution, and saves it as a new picture.1. Select the Resize setting from the Pl

59Red-eye Reduction8VHWKLVVHWWLQJWRUHPRYHUHGH\HHȖHFWLQ\RXUSKRWRV1. Select the Red-eye Reduction in the Playback menu as described previousl

60SlideshowThis setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a slideshow.1. Select Slideshow and press the Right button to enter the Slidesho

61Menu Wallpaper:From the Display Setup tab use the Up/Down button to select the Wallpaper Settings option, press the button then press Right to ente

6262Back To Default: Use Up/Down button to select the Back to Default option, press the or Right button to select whether to take the default settin

63Setup MenuMode : PSAThe Setup menu for the camera is available in all modes. Each menu page can be selected by pressing thebutton and switching betw

64BeepUse this setting to adjust the volume of the beep emitted when buttons are pressed and change the tones for the Shutter EXWWRQVHOIWLPHUDQG

65Power SaverThis setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your batteries. Follow the steps EHORZWRWXUQRȖWKH

66Date/TimeSee “Setting the Date and Time“ section on page 15.LanguageSee “Setting the Language“ section on page 14.Format MemoryPlease note: formatti

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6767File NumberingAfter you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it DV½OHWKDWHQGVZLWKDVHULDOQXPEHU<RXFDQXVHWKLVLWHPWRF

6868FW Version (Firmware Version)8VHWKLVVHWWLQJWRYLHZWKHFXUUHQWFDPHUD½UPZDUHYHUVLRQSelect FW Version in the File/Software menu, then press R

69The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to DFFRPPRGDWHGLȖHUHQWUHJLRQDOVWDQGDUGV7KHDSSURSULDWHsetting will vary between regions

70Connecting to a PCUse the USB cable and ArcSoft software (CD-ROM) supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to a computer.Setting the US

7171Windows operating system (Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7.)Click the [Safely remove the hardware] icon and remove the USB conne

72Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible PrinterPictBridge allows printing images from a memory card in a digital camera directly to DSULQWHUUHJDUGO

7373Connecting 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 USB

74After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge menu will appear. Select a menu item with the Up/Down button and press the Right button or bu

75753. 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

765. Select Yes to print or exit, then press the button again.Print indexYou can use this setting to print an index of all the photos cur-rently in

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77Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)To use DPOF printing, you must make the selection of photos for printing using the DPOF settings beforehand.

78(ȖHFWLYH,PDJH6HQVRU3L[HOV 16.0 MegapixelsImage Sensor 16.5 Megapixels [1/2.3” (CCD)]LensFocal Length F = 4.9mm (Wide) ~ 73.5mm (Tele)PP½OPHTX

7979Number of RecordingPixelsStill Image 16MP, 12MP(16:9), 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 2MP(16:9), 0.3MPMovie 640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps, 320x240pixels: 30fps/15fp

80Pan-Capture Panorama YesLCD Display2.7 inch (230,400 pixels) LTPS (low-temperature polycrystalline silicon) TFT color LCDISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO80

81Internal Flash (Shooting Range)Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow SynchroShooting Range Wide: Approx.

82Error messagesMessages ExplanationNo card • The memory card is not inserted.Card error • The memory card is not formatted.Card full • The memory car

8383Messages ExplanationCard is not formatted, format? • &RQ½UPZKHWKHURUQRWWKHPHPRU\FDUGVKRXOGEHIRUPDWWHGThis image cannot be deleted •

84TroubleshootingProblem Possible causes SolutionCamera does not turn on. • The battery has run out.• The battery is not inserted cor-rectly.• Replace

8585Problem Possible causes SolutionNo picture is taken when pressing the Shutter button.• The memory card is full.• No available space to store the ½

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66LCD Brightness ................ 64Power Saver ..............