Ge E1030 User Manual

6 76 7CONNECTIONS ...76Connecting to a TV ...76Connecting to a PC ...

96 9796 97Model nameE850 E1030 E1040 E1240File Format :MovieImage Compression: MPEG4, Audio: G.711 [Monoaural]File Format :AudioWAVE [Monoaural] (Max

96 9796 97Model nameE850 E1030 E1040 E1240ISO SensitivityAuto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600/(3200 equivalent) (TBD)AF

98 9998 99Model nameE850 E1030 E1040 E1240Internal Flash (Shooting Range)Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+S

98 9998 99Model name E850 E1030 E1040 E1240 Shooting Capability (Battery Performance)Approx. 210 shots (based on CIPA standards)Operation EnvironmentT

100 101100 101Error messagesMessages ExplanationNo card • The memory card is not inserted.Card er

100 101100 101Messages ExplanationCard is not formatted, format? • Conrm whether the memory ca

102 103102 103TroubleshootingProblem Possible causes SolutionCamera does not turn on. • The battery has run out.• The battery is not in-serted correct

102 103102 103Problem Possible causes SolutionNo picture is taken when pressing the shutter but-ton.• The memory card is full.• No available space to

6 76 7GETTING READYYour package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or appears to be

8 98 9Front ViewCamera views : G1Back View1 23ķĺIJIJIJĴIJĵIJijIJıĸĹNavigation PadĶĵRight View

8 98 9Top ViewLeft View1 Flash 12 Self-timer/ Down button2 Lens 13 Flash mode/ Left button3 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 14 Func/ok button4 LCD scr

10 1110 11Front ViewCamera views : A730/A830Back View41423X 36-108mm 1:2.8-4.8Auto Focus Zoom Lensmegapixel7.0 A730369111314121078Navigation Pad51516

10 1110 11Top ViewLeft View1 Flash 13 Flash mode/ Left button2 Lens 14 Func/ok button3 Mic 15 Speaker4 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 16 USB/ AV port

12 1312 13Front ViewCamera views : E850Back View1 324871012151413119Navigation Pad5 6Right View

12 1312 13Top ViewLeft ViewBottom View16 17 182120192322241 Flash 13 Self-timer/ Down button2 Mic 14 Func/ok button3 Lens 15 Flash mode/ Left button4

14 1514 15Front ViewCamera views : E1030Back View432Auto Focus Zoom Lens3X 35-105mm 1:2.8-4.9megapixel10.1E103018101215141311Navigation Pad5 6W T97R

14 1514 15Top ViewLeft ViewBottom ViewWT17 18 1923222120241 Flash 13 Self-timer/ Down button2 Mic 14 Func/ok button3 Lens 15 Flash mode/ Left button4

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16 1716 17Front ViewCamera views : E1040/E1240Back View41 32funcokmenu8101215141311Navigation Pad5 697Right View16

16 1716 17Top ViewLeft ViewBottom View17 18 19222120231 Flash 13 Self-timer/ Down button2 Lens 14 Func/ok button3 Mic 15 Flash mode/ Left button4 AF

18 1918 191. Place the battery into the charger as shown.2. Plug one end of the connecting cable into the charger base.3. Plug the other end of the co

18 1918 19Inserting the batteryA/VOUTmemory cardbatteryA/VOUT1. Open the battery compartment.A/VOUT2. Insert the battery while observing the correct

20 2120 21A/VOUTmemory cardbattery3. Close the battery compartment.A/VOUTBattery capacity decreases with usage.Inserting the battery (A730/A830)1. Op

20 2120 212. Insert the battery while observing the correct polarity. Use the side of battery to press down the stopper as shown, allowing the battery

22 2322 23Inserting an optional SD/SDHC cardA/VOUTmemory cardbatteryA/VOUT1. Open the battery compartment. 2. Insert an optional SD/SDHC card into th

22 2322 23To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery compartment and gently push the card to release it. Pull the card carefully.Turning on and oPr

24 2524 25Using the Mode DialThe GE camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to switch between dierent modes with ease. All the availa

24 2524 25Setting display language, date, and timeTo set the language, date, and time, the followingsettings need to be congured in the Setup menu.•

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26 2726 272. Press the Left/Right to highlight each eld and use the Up/Down to adjust the value.3. Press the button to conrm the setting.Setting t

26 2726 27 If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the follow

28 2928 29Shooting in Auto modeAuto mode is the easiest mode to take pho-tos. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes your ph

28 2928 29Zoom indicator(See “Digital Zoom“on page 58).Using the ashThere are six ash modes. Press the Left/Flash to cycle through the following as

30 3130 31Using Macro modeIn Macro mode, you can capture tiny details of the subject at a very close range. Press the Right/Macro to take close-up sh

30 3130 31Advanced function menuWB (White Balance)The white balance allows the user to adjust the color temperature under dierent light source to ens

32 3332 33ISOThe ISO function allows you to set the camera sensor sensitivity to light. To improve the performance in darker environments, a higher IS

32 3332 33QualityThe quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the images. Higher quality settings give better photos, but will take up more me

34 3534 35SizeThe size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to print that image in larger sizes wit

34 3534 35ColorThe color setting allows you to add artistic eects directly when taking shots. You can try dierent color tones to alter the mood of y

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

36 3736 37• Size settings in shooting mode. (•: available)Icon File size (Pixels)Model name :G1 A730 A830 E850 E1030 E1040 E12400.3M:640×480 • • • • •

36 3736 37Icon File size (Pixels)Model name :G1 A730 A830 E850 E1030 E1040 E12407M:3088×2320• •7M(3:2):3312×2208 • •7M(16:9):3696×2079 • •8M:3312×2488

38 3938 39LCD Screen displayUSING THE MODESStill shooting mode displayMode: 10113 14 15 16 17911122 3 4 5 6 7 819181 Shooting mode icon

38 3938 396 Macro mode indicator Macro mode7 Flash mode indicator Auto ash Red-eye reduction ash Forced ash Flash o Slow Synchro

40 4140 41Video shooting mode displayMode: 111 127139148102 3 4 5 61 Shooting mode icon2 Light metering method Spot AE Center-Weight Ai AE3

40 4140 4114 Memory card/internal memory indicator For best movie results, the use of SD cards is recommended. Movie recordings using

42 4342 43In 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 a

42 4342 43SnowFor shooting snow scenes. Balances the white scenery.SunsetFor shooting sunsets. Vivid reproduction of red and yellow.FireworksFor sho

44 4544 45Panorama modeReturn to the scene mode palette1. In Scene mode, press the button to enter the Function menu.2. Press the button to return

44 4544 452. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select which side to record from; left to right or right to left. Then press the button.3. Com

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

46 4746 47Image Stabilization modeSetting the Image Stabilization function under ( ) mode.(Stabilization during Movie mode is only available wh

46 4746 47The Face Detection mode will detect the faces of persons in a photo so that the faces will be as clear as possible.1.In Shooting mode, press

48 4948 49Viewing photos and videosPLAYBACKTo view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen:1. Turn your camera to Playback mode. The las

48 4948 49During the video playback, an operation guide appears on the screen. You can use the navigation pad to perform the functions ac-cordingly.Du

50 5150 51Editing videoPress the Edit program button to enter the following screen and use the buttons on the left side to edit the playback. Use th

50 5150 51• Back: Do not save the le and return to the Edit screen.5. Press the button to conrm your setting.To exit the Edit screen, select the

52 5352 53Using zoom playback (for still pictures only)The zoom scroll wheel can also be used during playback. This allows you to magnify photos up to

52 5352 53Using the Delete buttonThe camera is equipped with a quick Delete button for you to delete photos or video-clips without entering the Play

54 5554 55Still menuUSING THE MENUSMode: In still shooting modes, press the button to enter the Still menu.To congure the settings:1.

54 5554 55AF mode (Auto-Focus mode)Use this setting to control the auto-focus mechanism while taking pictures. Two options are available:• Single-AF:

2 32 3• Do not expose the camera to moisture, or ex-treme temperatures. Extreme environments may shorten the life of your camera or damage the batteri

56 5756 57Cont. AF (Continuous AF)Use this setting to turn On or Off the auto continuous focus function when shooting on a moving subject.Expo Meterin

56 5756 57Cont. Shot (Continuous shot)Use this setting to perform continuous shoot-ing. Once in this mode, you must continuously hold the shutter butt

58 5958 59Quick ReviewThis setting refers to the quick photo review immediately after taking a picture. The pic-ture stays on the LCD screen for an ad

58 5958 59HistogramThe histogram is used for checking the expo-sure while taking pictures. Use this setting to enable or disable the histogram display

60 6160 61Movie menuMode: In movie shooting mode, press the button to enter the Movie menu.To congure the settings:1. Use the Up/Down navigation

60 6160 61Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)See “Expo Metering“ section on page 56.StabilizationSee “Stabilization“ section on page 46.

62 6362 63Playback menuMode: In playback mode, press the button to enter the Playback menu.To congure a setting:1. Use the Up/Down navigation but

62 6362 63To protect/unprotect a picture or video:1. Turn your camera to Playback mode and display the picture or video that you would like to protect

64 6564 653. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select One, and press the Right navigation button.4. Use the button to select Yes to conrm the d

64 6564 65Info. Box (Information Box)Use this setting to enable or disable the text display for taking pictures. The following information will be dis

2 32 3WARNINGSAFETY PRECAUTIONSBEFORE YOU START ... 1Preface ...

66 6766 673. Press the Shutter button to save what you see on the LCD screen as a new picture, or the button to cancel and return to the Playback me

66 6766 67Playback menu as described previously.2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a picture to rotate.3. Use the Up/Down navigation b

68 6968 69to select Start to run the slideshow or Cancel to return to the Playback menu.4. Press the button to conrm the setting.Red-eye removalUse

68 6968 69Setup menuMode: The Setup menu is available in all modes. Press the button in any modes, then use the navigation butt

70 7170 713. The current media is formatted.BeepUse this setting to adjust the volume of beep when buttons are pressed and change the tones for shutte

70 7170 71LCD BrightnessUse this setting to adjust the brightness of your LCD screen.1. Select the LCD Brightness setting from the Setup menu as descr

72 7372 733. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to specify the idle period before automatic power-o. The level bars correspond to the following id

72 7372 73File NumberingAfter capturing photos or videos, the camera will automatically save the le with a numeric sux. You can use this setting to

74 7574 75select NTSC or PAL. Then press the button to conrm. The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to accommodate dierent regio

74 7574 75Reset SettingsUse this setting to restore the camera to its default settings.1. Select the Reset setting from the Setup menu as described pr

4 54 5ISO ...32Quality ...33Size ...

76 7776 77CONNECTIONSConnecting to a TVYou can connect your camera to your television, computer, or printer to view picture you have taken. By

76 7776 77Connecting to a PCUse the USB cable and ArcSoft software (CD-ROM) supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to a compute

78 7978 79By using the USB cable, you can transfer the captured photos and videos to a PC. Follow the steps below to connect the camera to a PC.1

78 7978 79 Window 2000 Professional Click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon ( ) in the taskbar and select [Stop USB Mass Stora

80 8180 81Connecting to a PictBridge compatible printer PictBridge allows printing images from a memory card in

80 8180 81Connecting 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 th

82 8382 83After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge menu appears. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a menu item, and press the

82 8382 832. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos.3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the number of prints f

84 8584 85displayed image.4. Press the button and the following screen appears.5. Select Yes to conrm printing, or No to cancel. Then press the b

84 8584 85Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)To use DPOF printing, you must make the selection of photos for printing using the DPOF settings befo

4 54 5AF-assist beam...55Cont. AF (Continuous AF) ...56Expo Metering (Exposure Metering).. 56Cont

86 8786 87Specications : G1 Appendices"Design and specications are subject to change without notice."Eective Image Sensor Pixels 7.07 Meg

86 8786 87Image Compression Best, Fine, NormalDCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support YesFile FormatStill Image Exif 2.2 (JPEG)Movie Image Compression: MPEG4, Audi

88 8988 89AF MethodSingle AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection, AF Assist Light (On/O)Light Metering MethodArtificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE),

88 8988 89Recording MediaInternal Memory: 26MBSD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 4GB support)Other FeaturesPictBridge, Exif Print Support, Multi-language Suppor

90 9190 91Eective Image Sensor Pixels 7.07 /8.0 MegapixelsImage Sensor 7.40 /8.5 Megapixels [1/2.5” (CCD)]LensFocal Length F = 6.1mm (Wide) ~ 18.3mm

90 9190 91Number of Recording PixelsStill Image (See page36)A730: 7MP, 6MP (3:2), 5MP (16:9), 4MP, 3MP, 2MP, 1MP, 0.3MPA830: 8MP, 7MP (3:2), 6MP (16:

92 9392 93LCD Display2.5 inch LTPS (low-temperature polycrystalline silicon) TFT color LCD (153,600 pixels)ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/80

92 9392 93Internal Flash (Shooting Range)Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow SynchroGno. 6.5 (ISO 100)(Sh

94 9594 95Specications : E850/E1030/E1040/E1240AppendicesModel name E850 E1030 E1040 E1240Eective Image Sensor Pixels8.0 Megapixels 10.1 Megapixels

94 9594 95Model name E850 E1030 E1040 E1240Anti-Hand-shakeElectronic Image StabilizationDigital Zoom4.5X digitalzoom (Combined Zoom: 22.5X)4.5X digit