GE A1456W User Manual

ENAppendixCamera connectivityUsing the MenusPlaybackCamera function controlsBasic operationPreparationsGE Digital CameraA Series : A1456WUser Manuali

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 Front View Back ViewRight View1 2 345 6 789101112151413

8 99Top ViewLeft ViewBottom View1 Flash Lamp 13Delete button/Self-timer button/Down button2 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 14 Close-up shooting button/Left

10 11Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included)2. Insert the enclosed batteries into the battery slot in the correct direction.1. Open the b

10 11114. Close the battery compartment.3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory card slot as shown.Writeprotection buckle

12 1312 13Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use of 50 MB to 32 GB memory cards from recognized manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and

12 1312 13Use Mode buttonGE camera's provide a convenient mode button, which allows you to easily switch between shooting modes. All available m

14 15Set Time, date/timeThe Date/Time and Language setup will automatically appear when the camera is turned on the rst time.To set the language, dat

14 1515Setting the Date and Time1. Select date / time with the Up/Down button, then press the or right button to enter the setting.2. Press the Lef

16 1716 17If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with the liquid in the monitor. If any of the following situations arise, take the recom

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16 1716 17Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Press the Zoom button to zoom in or out of the subj

18 1918 19FlashPress the Right/Flash button to enter the ash interface, then press the Left/Right button to switch among six dierent ash modes: •

18 1918 19Press the Left/Close-up button to enter the close-up shooting interface, press the Left/Right button to switch between two close-up shooting

20 21Advanced Functions MenuThe Advanced Functions menu of the camera includes image size, image quality, white balance, image colour, ISO and EV valu

20 2121WB (White Balance)The White Balance allows you to adjust the color temperature from dierent light sources to ensure faithful color reproductio

22QualityThe quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the images. Higher quality settings give better photos, but will take up more memory spa

23ColorThe color setting feature allows you to add artistic color eects to your images when taking pictures. You can try dierent color tones to alt

24 25LCD Screen DisplayUSING THE MODESStill Picture Mode DisplayMode: M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8910111213148151617 18 19 20 2181 Shooting Mode Ico

24 25256 Remaining number of pictures7 Memory card/built-in memory8 Battery Status9 WT Ratio (Displayed only when the zoom is activated)10 Zoom scale

26Video Shooting Mode DisplayMode : 1132 3 4 5 6 7 8 91011121 Video Mode icon2 Continuous AF3 Metering Spot Center AiAE4 Video Quality5 Macro

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

27Playback mode displayMode: 1 2 3 4 5 6789101113121. Playback Mode icon2. DPOF le 3. File protection4. Picture Number5. Memory Card/Built-in Memo

28 29In the "ASCN" mode, dierent recording conditions are detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be automatically selec

28 2929Night PortraitWhen you shoot portraits at night, or in low light conditions, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure for people and night s

30 3130 31Panorama modePanorama Mode allows you to create a panoramic picture. The camera will create a panoramic photo by stitching individual images

30 3130 31In Manual Scene mode, you can select from a total of 20 scene types to match your needs. You just need to select the right scene for the occ

32SportFor fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp action shots without blur.IndoorFor indoors. Reduce blur and improve color accuracy.SnowFor snow scenes

33Select the appropriate SCN mode, then press the button to enter the selected mode.The main functions menu also allows you to adjust the image qual

34 3534 35This mode can help reduce image blur caused by hand shake, low light and slow shutter speedPress the Mode button, and use the Left/Right but

34 3534 35Face DetectionBlink DetectionThis function automatically detects facial features and directs the camera to focus on them. In face detection

36 37Viewing Photos and VideosPLAYBACKTo view stored photos and video clips on the LCD screen:1. Press the button to enter the Playback mode. The la

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 3737When playing a stored video, press the Up/Down arrow button to adjust the playback volume ; Press and hold the Down button to mute the volume

38 3938 39Thumbnail View4. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right button to select a picture or video clip, then press the button to return to the original siz

38 3938 39Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)The zoom buttons can also be used during playback. This allows you to magnify photos from 2x to

40 4140 41Using the Delete ButtonIn Playback Mode, you can press the Down/Delete button to delete pictures or videos.To delete pictures or videos:1.

40 4140 41Still MenuUSING THE MENUSMode: M In any of the above Still Picture Modes, press the button to go to the Still Picture menu.To ad

42AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode)Use this setting to control the auto-focus mechanism while taking pictures.Two options are available:• Single-AF: The focus

43Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Use this setting to select the size of the area for the exposure to be obtained.Three options are available:• Spot

44Continuous ShotUse this setting to perform continuous shooting. After entering this mode, you can shoot multiple images by pressing and holding down

45Quick ReviewThis setting refers to the brief photo review immediately after taking a picture. The picture stays on the LCD screen for an adjustable

4646 47Slow ShutterIn Slow shutter mode, the shutter will remain open as long as the Shutter button is pressed. This gives you complete control over t

2 3• Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or solvent-based cleaners to clean the camera. To clean, wipe the camera with a slightly damp soft

46 47Movie MenuMode: In Movie Mode, press the button to go to the correspond-ing Movie menu.To congure each setting:1. In the Movie menu, switch

48Continuous AF When Continuous AF is turned on, the camera will adjust focus automatically in response to any camera or subject movement.Expo Meterin

49DIS Using this function will ensure maximum stability of the screen when recording

50 51Playback MenuMode : In Playback mode, press the button to enter the Play-back menu.Please refer to the following sections for detailed instru

50 51512. Use the Up/Down button and select "One" to protect individual photos or movies; or select "All" to protect all photos a

52• Delete All:1. In the Delete option, select All and then press the button.2. Use the Up/Down button and select Yes to delete all les, or select

53TrimThe 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

54RotateYou can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture.1. Select the Rotate setting from the Playback menu as described previously

55Red-eye ReductionUse this setting to remove red eye eect in your photos.1. Select Red-eye Reduction in the Playback menu as described previously.2

56 57Display SetupMode: Press the button in Playback mode to enter the Display Setup menu.Refer to the following sections for details of every setti

2 33WARNING ...iSAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...

56 5757Wallpaper SettingsUse this setting to select your favorite picture as a background on the LCD screen.1. Press the Down button to select the Wa

5858 59Startup Screen: Use the Up/Down button to select the Startup Screen option, press to conrm or press the Left button to return to last page,

58 59Setup MenuMode : M The Setup menu for the camera is available in all modes. Each menu page can be selected by pressing the butt

603. Press the Right button, then press the Up/Down button to adjust volume and change tones, and press the button to conrm the setting.LCD Bright

61Power SaverThis setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time from your batteries. Follow the steps below to turn o th

62 63Date/TimeSee “Setting the Date and Time“ section on page 15.LanguageSee “Setting the Language“ section on page 14.Format MemoryPlease note: form

62 6363File NumberingAfter you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it as a le that ends with a serial number. You can use this item to

6464 65FW Version (Firmware Version)Use this setting to view the current camera rmware version.1. Select FW Version in the File and Software menu.2.

64 65The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to accommodate dierent regional standards. The appropriate setting will vary between regi

66 67Connecting to a PCUse the USB cable and ArcSoft software (CD-ROM) supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to a computer.Setting the

4Still Picture Mode Display ... 24Video Shooting Mode Display ... 26Play

66 6767Windows operating system (Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7.)Click the [Safely remove the hardware] icon and remove the USB co

68 69Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible PrinterPictBridge allows printing images from a memory card in a digital camera directly to a printer, rega

68 6969Connecting 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

70 71After 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

70 71713. 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

725. 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

73ExitTo exit the PictBridge menu, select Exit. The “Remove USB cable” message will be displayed.Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.

74 75SpecicationsAPPENDICESDesign and specications are subject to change without notice.Eective Image Sensor Pixels 14.1 MegapixelsImage Sensor 14.

74 7575Number of Recording PixelsStill Image 14MP, 12MP(3:2), 10MP(16:9), 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 0.3MPMovie1280x720pixels: 30fps/15fps, 640x480pixels: 30fps/

76Pan-Capture Panorama YesLCD Display2.7 inch (230,400 pixels) LTPS (low-temperature polycrystalline silicon) TFT color LCDISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO 6

5Using Zoom on Playback ... 39Using the Delete Button ...

77Internal Flash (Shooting Range)Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow SynchroShooting Range Wide: Approx.

78 79Error messagesMessages ExplanationNo card • The memory card is not inserted.Card error • The memory card is not formatted.Card full • The memo

78 7979Messages ExplanationCard is not formatted, format? • Conrm whether the memory card should be formatted.This image cannot be deleted • The pi

80 81TroubleshootingProblem Possible causes SolutionCamera does not turn on. • The battery has run out.• The battery is not inserted cor-rectly.• R

80 8181Problem 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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66 7Date/Time .................. 62Language .............