Ge A Series : A1255 User Manual

AppendixCamera connectivityUsing the MenusPlaybackCamera function controlsBasic operationPreparationsGE Digital CameraA Series : A1255 / A1455J Serie

6 7GETTING READYYour package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or appears to be dam

8 9Camera Views: A Series1 2 3547689101112131416Front View Back ViewRight View

8 99Top ViewLeft ViewBottom View1 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 12 Delete Button/Down Button2 Flash Lamp 13 Face Detection/Left button3 Lens 14 Function/O

10 11Camera Views: J SeriesFront View Back ViewRight View51 2 347689101112131415

10 1111Top ViewLeft ViewBottom View1 Flash Lamp 12 Flash Mode/Right Button2 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 13 Delete Button/Down Button3 Lens 14 Face Detec

12 1312 131. Place the battery into the charger as shown.2. Plug the one end of the connecting cable (plug adapter) into the charger base (the plug

12 1312 13Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) (A Series)2. Insert the enclosed batteries into the battery slot in the correct directio

1414 154. Close the battery compartment.3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory card slot as shown.

14 15Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) (J Series)2. Insert the battery while observing the correct polarity. Use the side of battery

1616 174. Close the battery compartment.3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory card slot as shown.

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16 17Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use of 64 MB to 16 GB memory cards from recognized manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and Tosh

18 1918 19Using the Mode DialThe GE camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to switch between dierent modes with ease. All the availab

18 1918 19Setting Date/Time and LanguageTo set the language, date, and time, go to the following setup options in the Setup menu.• Date / Time • Langu

2020 21The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically appear when the camera is turned on the rst time.Setting the Language1. Use the Up/Down b

20 21If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the following situations arise, take the re

22 2322 23Your camera is built with two zoom functions: Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom. When shooting photo, you can zoom in or zoom out the shot subje

22 2322 23Basic Functions MenuThe Basic Function Menus of the camera include Flash, Self-timer, Macro Capture, and Exposure Compensation. The suitable

2424 25• Forced O Flash is turned o.• Slow Synchro This allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects a

24 25Advanced Functions MenuThe Advanced Functions Menu of the camera include Image Size, Image Quality, White Balance, Image Color and ISO etc. The s

26WB (White Balance)The White Balance allows you to adjust the color temperature under dierent light source to ensure faithful color reproduction. (T

iiii 1SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCamera notes:Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations:• In the rain, very humid and dusty places.•

27QualityThe quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the images. Higher quality settings give better photos, but will take up more memory spa

2828 29ColorThe color setting allows you to add artistic eects directly when taking pictures. You can try dierent color tones to alter the mood of y

28 29LCD Screen DisplayUSING THE MODESStill Picture Mode DisplayMode: M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8910111213141516172018 19 21 221 Shooting Mode Icons

306 Remaining number of pictures7 Memory card/built-in memory8 Battery Status9 WT Ratio (Displayed only when zoom is activated)10 Zoom11 Exposure12 I

31Video Shooting Mode DisplayMode : 1 2 3 4 7 8 910111213561 Video Mode icon2 AF Single-AF Multi-AF3 Metering Spot Center AiAE4 Video Qualit

3232 33Playback mode displayMode: 1 2 3 4 5 67891011121. Play Mode icon2. Picture File3. File protection4. Picture Number5. Memory Card/Built-in Me

32 33In the "ASCN" mode, dierent recording conditions are detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be automatically selec

34 35Night PortraitWhen you shoot portraits at night, or in low light conditions, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure for people and night sce

34 3535When Using Auto Mode:After the rst shot is taken, two target icons will appear on the left and right side of the LCD screen. Pan the camera a

36 37In Manual Scene mode, you can select from a total of 12 scene types to match your needs. You just need to select the right scene for the occasion

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

36 3737SnowSuitable for snowy landscape. Camera automatically adjusts and corrects exposure value (EV).FireworksFor shooting at night and reworks. Sh

38 3938 391. After selecting the scene type, press the button to activate.2. To select a dierent scene type, press the button to enter the main

38 3938 39The Face Detection mode will detect and focus on faces of persons during picture shooting so that the faces will be clearer.1. In Shooting

40 4140 41Smile DetectionWith the camera's new "Smile Detection" feature, which automatically detects and captures a person smiling, yo

40 4140 41Blink DetectionThe Blink Detection feature is on by default, and after taking each photo, a warning message will pop up if a blink had been

42 4342 43Viewing Photos and VideosPLAYBACKTo view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen:1. Press button to go to the Playback mode.

42 4342 43During video playback, you can press the Up/Down button to adjust the volume.Thumbnail ViewIn Playing Mode, adjust the Zoom button/zoom leve

44 4544 45Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)When playing photo, you can also use Zoom button/zoom lever to zoom in it 8 times.1. Press bu

44 4544 45Using the Delete ButtonIn Playback Mode, you can press the Down/Delete button to delete pictures or videos.To delete pictures or videos:1.

46 47Still MenuUSING THE MENUSMode: M In any of the above Still Picture Modes, press the button to go to the Still Picture menu.To adjust eac

2 3• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.• Download all pictures and remove the batteries from the camera if you are goin

46 4747AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode)Use this setting to control the auto-focus mechanism while taking pictures.Two options are available:• Single-AF: The

48Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Use this setting to select an area for the exposure to be obtained.Three options are available:• Spot • Center-Wei

49Continuous ShotUse this setting to perform continuous shooting. Once in this mode, you must continuously hold down the Shutter button to use this fu

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

51Digital ZoomUse this setting to enable or disable the digital zoom function. When disabled, only the optical zoom is enabled.Digital Zoom indicator:

52 53Blink DetectionThe Blink Detection feature is on by default, and after taking each photo, a warning message will pop up if a blink was detected i

52 53533. Press the Up/Down button to select an option or the Left or button to return to the menu.4. Press the button for conrmation and exit t

5454 55Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)Set metering mode for various lighting conditions.Three options are available:• Spot • Center• AiAE (Articial

54 55Playback MenuMode : In Playback mode, press the button to enter the Play-back menu.Please refer to the following sections for detailed instru

563. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select One to protect this picture/video, or select All to protect all pictures/videos in the internal mem

2 33WARNING ...iSAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...

57• Delete All:1. On the Delete setting, select Delete All and then press the Right button.2. Using the Left/Right buttons, select Yes (to delete al

58TrimThe Trim setting allows you select an area of the photo you want to keep and then save it as a new photo.To trim a picture:1. Select the Trim s

59RotateYou can use this setting to change the picture orientation of the picture.1. Select the Rotate setting from the Playback menu as described pr

60 61Red-eye ReductionUse this setting to remove red-eyes in your photos.1. Select the Red-eye Reduction in Playback menu as described previously.2.

60 6161SlideshowThis setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a slideshow.1. Select the slideshow menu, press the right button to enter

6262 63Playing Eect (Only for J1455)You can use this setting to select the eect of playing photo. 1. Select Playing Eect menu, press Right button,

62 63Setup MenuMode : M The Setup menu for the camera is available in all modes. Each menu page can be selected by pressing the butt

64BeepUse this setting to adjust the volume of beep when buttons are pressed and change the tones for Shutter button, self-timer, and power-on/power-o

65Power SaverThis setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your battery. Follow the steps below to turn o the L

66 67Date/TimeSee “Setting the Date and Time“ section on page 19.LanguageSee “Setting the Language“ section on page 20.Format MemoryPlease note: form

4ISO ... 26Quality ...

66 6767File NumberingAfter you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it as le that ends with a serial number. You can use this item to c

6868 69FW Version (Firmware Version)Use this setting to view the current camera rmware version.1. Select the FW Version in File and Software menu.2.

68 69The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to accommodate dierent regional standards. The appropriate setting will vary between regi

70 71Connecting to a PCUse the USB cable and ArcSoft software (CD-ROM) supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to a computer.Setting the

70 7171Windows operating system (Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7.)Click the [Safely remove the hardware] icon and remove the USB co

72 73Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible PrinterPictBridge allows printing images from a memory card in a digital camera directly to a printer, rega

72 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

74 75After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge menu appears. Select a menu item with the Up/Down button and press the Right button or bu

74 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 s

765. Select Yes to conrm the printing, or Cancel. Then press the button.Print indexYou can use this setting to print all indexes to show all the p

5PLAYBACK ... 42Viewing Photos and Videos ...

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

78 79Specications : A1255 / A1455APPENDICESDesign and specications are subject to change without notice.Model name A1255A1455Eective Image Sensor P

78 7979Model name A1255A1455Number of Recording PixelsStill Image 12MP, 10MP(3:2), 9MP(16:9), 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 0.3MP14MP, 12MP(3:2), 10MP(16:9), 8MP, 5M

80Model name A1255 A1455Pan-Capture Panorama YesLCD Display2.7 inch (230,400 pixels) LTPS (low-temperature polycrystalline silicon) TFT color LCDISO S

81Model name A1255 A1455Internal Flash (Shooting Range)Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow SynchroGno. 5.

82 83Specications : J1455Design and specications are subject to change without notice.Eective Image Sensor Pixels 14.1 MegapixelsImage Sensor 14.2

82 8383Number of Recording PixelsStill Image 14MP, 12MP(3:2), 10MP(16:9), 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 0.3MPMovie 640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps, 320x240pixels: 30fps/

84Pan-Capture Panorama YesLCD Display3.0 inch (230,400 pixels) LTPS (low-temperature polycrystalline silicon) TFT color LCDISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO 8

85Internal Flash (Shooting Range)Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow SynchroGno. 5.0 EV (ISO 100)Shooting

86 87Error messagesMessages ExplanationNo card • The memory card is not inserted.Card error • The memory card is not formatted.Card full • The memo

66 7Beep ... 64LCD Brightness ...

86 8787Messages ExplanationWhen the camera is used for longer than the specied time it may be damaged.• During underwater recording or shooting, the

88 89TroubleshootingProblem Possible causes SolutionCamera does not turn on. • The battery has run out.• The battery is not inserted cor-rectly.• R

88 8989Problem Possible causes SolutionNo picture is taken when pressing the Shutter button.• The memory card is full.• No available space to store

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