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GE A1456W Manual

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User Manual imagination at work GE Digital Camera A Series : A1456W Preparations Basic operation Camera function controls Playback Using the Menus Camera connectivity Appendix EN
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... of this product. Declaration of Conformity Model Name: Trade Name: Address: A1456W GE 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena, CA 90248, ... and customer protection. "CE" marked cameras are intended for sales in Europe. Customer Service Telephone Number: +1-800-730-6597 (Outside U.S. & Canada: +1-...
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Camera notes: Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations: • In the rain or in, very humid and dusty places. • In a place where the camera may be exposed directly to sunlight or subject to high temperature, e.g. Inside a closed car in summer. • In a ...
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... purchasing this GE digital camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for... product. • Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself. • Do not drop ... Company. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and ...
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... 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 effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate, however General Imaging Company reserves the right ...
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CONTENTS WARNING ...i SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...ii BEFORE YOU START ...1 Preface ...1 Copyright ...1 Trademarks ...1 Safety information ...1 About this manual ...2 Symbols used in this manual ...2 Setting the Language ...14 Setting the Date and Time ...15 About the LCD Screen ...16 BASIC OPERATION ......
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Still Picture Mode Display ...24 Video Shooting Mode Display ...26 Playback Mode Display ...27 ASCN mode ...28 Landscape ...28 Portrait ...28 Night Portrait ...29 Backlit Portrait ...29 Night Landscape ...29 Macro ...29 Auto ...29 Panorama mode...30 Scene mode ...31 Sport ...32 Indoor ...32 Snow ...
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Using Zoom on Playback ...39 Using the Delete Button ...40 Protect ...50 Delete ...51 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ...52 Trim ...53 HDR-High Dynamic Range ...53 Resize ...54 Rotate ...54 Red-eye Reduction ...55 Display Setup ...56 Slideshow ...56 Wallpaper Settings ...57 Menu Wallpaper ...57 ...
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... version) ...64 Print without Date ...71 Print Index ...72 Print DPOF ...73 Exit ...73 APPENDICES ...74 Specifications ...74 Error Messages ...78 Troubleshooting ...80 Transmission ...65 Video System ...65 Connecting to a PC ...66 Setting the USB Mode ...66 Transferring Files to your PC ...66 ...
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GETTING READY Unpacking 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. AA-size Alkaline Batteries Warranty Card CD-ROM Wrist Strap USB Cable 7
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Camera Views Front View 1 2 3 Back View 5 6 7 8 9 4 Right View 15 14 11 12 13 10 8
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Top View Bottom View 18 19 20 21 22 23 1 2 Flash Lamp AF Assist/Timer Indicator Lens Microphone LCD Screen Zoom Button Status Indicator Mode Selection Button Playback Button Menu Button Disp/Up Button Flash Mode/Right Button 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Delete button/Self-timer ...
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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) 1. Open the battery compartment. 2. Insert the enclosed batteries into the battery slot in the correct direction. 10
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3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory card slot as shown. 4. Close the battery compartment. Writeprotection buckle 11
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Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use of 50 MB to 32 GB memory cards from recognized manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and Toshiba is recommended for reliable data storage. To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery compartment and gently push the card to release it. Pull the ...
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...modes. All available modes are listed as following. Mode Name Auto mode Manual mode Panorama mode Stabilization mode Scene mode Movie mode ASCN mode... to take still pictures in automatic mode. Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be configured. Switch to capture...
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Set Time, date/time The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically appear when the camera is turned on the first time. To set the language, date, and time, go to the following setup options in the General Setup menu. • Language • Date / Time To access the General Setup menu, do the ...
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Setting the Date and Time 1. Select date / time with the Up/Down button, then press the or right button to enter the setting. 2. Press the Left/Right button to highlight each field and use the Up/Down button to adjust the value. 3. Press the button to confirm the setting. 15
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About the LCD Screen When you turn the camera on, various icons will appear on the LCD screen to indicate the current camera settings and status. To learn more about the displayed icons, see "LCD Screen display" on page 24. If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with the liquid in ...
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BASIC OPERATION Shooting in Auto Mode Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos with. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes the camera's settings for best results. To start shooting, do the following: 1. Press the power button to turn the camera on. 2. Press the Mode ...
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Flash Press the Right/Flash button to enter the flash interface, then press the Left/Right button to switch among six different flash modes: • Flash: Auto Camera flash fires automatically based on existing light conditions. • Flash: Red-eye reduction The camera emits a brief flash before the ...
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Macro Mode Press the Left/Close-up button to enter the close-up shooting interface, press the Left/Right button to switch between two close-up shooting modes: • Macro : On Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the lens. • Macro : Off Select this option to disable Macro. Using quick ...
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Advanced Functions Menu The Advanced Functions menu of the camera includes image size, image quality, white balance, image colour, ISO and EV values. These functions allow advanced users better control for shooting under difficult lighting conditions. Set the advanced functions as per the following...
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... faithful color reproduction. (The WB setting is only available when the camera is in the M Manual mode). ISO The ISO function allows you to set ... in bright conditions. (The ISO setting is only available when the camera is in the M Manual mode). Pictures at higher ISO will naturally have more noise ...
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Quality The quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the images. Higher quality settings give better photos, but will take up more memory space. Size The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to print that image in larger sizes without ...
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.... You can try different color tones to alter the mood of your pictures. (The Color setting feature is only available when the camera is in the M Manual mode). Exposure Compensation The exposure compensation adjustment allows you to adjust the light exposure value to control the brightness of the ...
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USING THE MODES LCD Screen Display Still Picture Mode Display Mode: M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Shooting Mode Icons Auto mode ASCN mode Stabilization mode 9 10 Manual mode Scene mode Portrait mode 8 16 15 Panorama mode 2 AF Mode Single-AF Multi-AF 14 11 13 12 3 Expo Metering 17 18 19 20 21 Spot ...
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...2-sec Self-time : 10-sec M M M 21 Flash Mode Flash : Auto Flash : Red-eye reduction Flash : Forced flash Manual Mode) Flash : Forced off Flash : Slow Synchro Flash : Red-Eye + Slow Synchro Manual Mode) Manual Mode) 25
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Video Shooting Mode Display Mode : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 Macro mode 6 Self-timer Self-time : 10-sec 7 Remaining Time for Video Recording 8 Memory Card/Built-in Memory 10 11 13 9 Battery Status 10 WT Ratio (Displayed only when zoom is activated) 11 Zoom Scale 12 Exposure Value 13 Recording Status ...
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Playback mode display Mode: 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Playback Mode icon 2. DPOF file 3. File protection 4. Picture Number 5. Memory Card/Built-in Memory 6. Battery Status 7. Image Zoom 8. Zoom Magnification Area Indicator 9. Field of view indicator 10. Memory Space (this picture/Total number of pictures) 8 ...
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ASCN mode In the "ASCN" mode, different recording conditions are detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be automatically selected. With "ASCN" you can always take good pictures easily. To use "ASCN": 1. Press the Mode button to select ASCN mode, the LCD screen will display the ...
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Night Portrait When you shoot portraits at night, or in low light conditions, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure for people and night scenes. Backlit Portrait When the sun or any other light source is behind you, ASCN will automatically adjust the foreground exposure to produce good ...
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Panorama mode Panorama Mode allows you to create a panoramic picture. The camera will create a panoramic photo by stitching individual images taken in panorama mode. Follow these steps to create a panoramic picture: 1. Press the Mode button and use the Left/Right button to select Panorama mode, ...
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Manual Scene Mode (SCN) In 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 occasion and the camera will automatically set the optimal settings for you. Press the Mode button, and use the Left/Right button to enter ...
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Sport For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp action shots without blur. Indoor For indoors. Reduce blur and improve color accuracy. Snow For snow scenes. Reproduce natural looking snow scenery. Fireworks For fireworks at night. Shutter speed is adjusted to capture spectacular images. The use of a ...
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... photos with pencil sketch effect. Select the appropriate SCN mode, then press the enter the selected mode. button to The main functions menu also allows you to adjust the image quality and image size. Please refer to the "Advanced Functions Menu" section on page 20 for detailed instructions. 33
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Stabilization mode This mode can help reduce image blur caused by hand shake, low light and slow shutter speed Press the Mode button, and use the Left/Right button to select Stabilization mode, then press the button to enter Stabilization mode. Use stabilization mode in dark environments or when ...
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Face Detection This function automatically detects facial features and directs the camera to focus on them. In face detection mode, press the shutter button halfway and the camera will automatically detect faces and display a rectangular focus frame around them. The focus frame will turn green to ...
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...movie playback mode. button to enter 6 During video playback, the operating instructions will appear on the screen. Press the Left/Right button, and press the button for confirmation. The operating instruction icons are as follows. 1 2 3 Return to the first frame and play Play Fast...
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When 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 . 37
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Thumbnail View When in Playback mode, press the to display thumbnail images of photos and videos on the screen. 1. Use the Zoom button to switch between 3x3, 4x4 and the Date Folder thumbnail display. 2. When displaying 3x3 and 4x4 thumbnails, use the Up/ Down/ Left/Right button to select a ...
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Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) The zoom buttons can also be used during playback. This allows you to magnify photos from 2x to 8x. 1. Press the button to enter the Playback mode. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a photo to magnify. 3. Press one end of the Zoom ...
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...the Left/Right button. 3. Press the Down/Delete button and the delete screen will appear. 4. Select Yes or Back with the Up/Down button and press the button to confirm the setting. Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered. Please refer to page 51 for instructions on the Delete Menu options. 40
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USING THE MENUS Still Menu Mode: M In any of the above Still Picture Modes, press the to go to the Still Picture menu. To adjust each setting: button 1. In the Still Picture menu, switch between different Photo Setup or Camera Setup pages using the Left/Right button. Select the page with the ...
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AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) Use this setting to control the auto-focus mechanism while taking pictures. AF-assist Beam This option can turn the AF assist beam on or off. The AF Assist Beam can improve focusing when the camera is in a dark environment. In low light conditions it is not recommended to...
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Continuous AF After Continuous AF is turned on, the camera will adjust focus automatically in response to any camera or subject movement. Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Use this setting to select the size of the area for the exposure to be obtained. Three options are available: • Spot • ...
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Continuous Shot Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. After entering this mode, you can shoot multiple images by pressing and holding down the shutter button. The flash is dissabled in this mode in order to enable quick succession of shots. Date Imprint Include a Date/Time stamp in the...
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Quick Review This setting refers to the brief photo review immediately after taking a picture. The picture stays on the LCD screen for an adjustable period of time. Digital Zoom Use this setting to enable or disable the digital zoom function. When disabled, only the optical zoom is enabled. Four ...
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...over the duration of the exposure. (The slow shutter mode is available only in M manual mode.) Smile Detection With the camera's new "Smile Detection" feature, which...detects and captures a person smiling, you'll never miss a smile. • Manual : To take a long exposure time between 2~30 sec. The use...
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Movie Menu Mode: In Movie Mode, press the ing Movie menu. To configure each setting: 1. In the Movie menu, switch between the Movie Setup or different Camera Setup pages using the Left/Right button, select the page with the function you want to adjust and press the Down button. 3. Press the Up/Down...
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Continuous AF When Continuous AF is turned on, the camera will adjust focus automatically in response to any camera or subject movement. Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Set the metering mode for various lighting conditions. Three options are available: • Spot • Center • AiAE (Artificial ...
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DIS Using this function will ensure maximum stability of the screen when recording 49
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... or videos from being accidentally erased, use this setting to lock one or all of the files. Please refer to the following sections for detailed instructions on the various menu options. To protect/unprotect a picture or video: 1. Use the Up/Down arrow button and select "Protect", then press the ...
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2. Use the Up/Down button and select "One" to protect individual photos or movies; or select "All" to protect all photos and movies stored in the memory card. Press the button to confirm and enter the photo/movie protection interface. 3. Press the button then select Yes to lock displayed photos or ...
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...memory card, so that you can simply hand your memory card to a photo printing service without having to sort and choose files at the service counter. 2. Use the Up/Down button to select a Date Folder to be deleted, and press to confirm, then press ...
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Trim The 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 setting from the menu. 2. Using the Left/Right buttons, locate the photo that you want to trim and have it displayed on the LCD. 3. Use the zoom ...
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Resize This setting allows you to resize a picture to a specified resolution, and saves it as a new picture. 1. Select the Resize setting from the Playback menu as described previously. Rotate You can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture. 1. Select the Rotate setting from the ...
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Red-eye Reduction Use this setting to remove red eye effect in your photos. 1. Select Red-eye Reduction in the Playback menu as described previously. 2. Use the Left/Right button to select the picture from which red eye effect needs to be removed. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons and select ...
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Display Setup Mode: Press the button in Playback mode to enter the Display Setup menu. Slideshow This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a slideshow. 1. Select Slide Show menu, then press the or Right button to enter the slide show setup interface. 2. Press the Up/Down button to...
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Wallpaper Settings Use this setting to select your favorite picture as a background on the LCD screen. 1. Press the Down button to select the Wallpaper Setting menu. Menu Wallpaper: Use the Up/Down button to select the Menu Wallpaper option, Press the button to confirm the setting or press the ...
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Startup Screen: Use the Up/Down button to select the Startup Screen option, press to confirm or press the Left button to return to last page, and press to exit the menu. Set back to default: Use the Up/Down button to select Back To Default, press to confirm or press the Left button to return to ...
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Setup Menu Mode : M 2. Switch between different functions with the Up/Down button. 3. Press the Right button to enter the submenu. The Setup menu for the camera is available in all modes. Each menu page can be selected by pressing the button and switching between menus with the Left/Right button....
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LCD Brightness Use this setting to adjust the brightness of your LCD screen. 1. Select the LCD Brightness setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Select auto or adjust the brightness level by using the Left/Right button, and press the button to confirm the setting. 3. Press the ...
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Power Saver This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time from your batteries. Follow the steps below to turn off the LCD screen and camera automatically after a period of inactivity. 1. Select the Power Save setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. ...
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File and Software Format Memory Please note: formatting enables you to delete all contents in the memory card and built-in memory, including protected photo and movie files. To use this setting: 1. Select Format in the File and Software menu. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or ...
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File Numbering After you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it as a file that ends with a serial number. You can use this item to choose whether the file is numbered sequentially or begins with 1 and is saved in another folder in the memory card. 1. Select the File Name in the File ...
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... version. 1. Select FW Version in the File and Software menu. 2. If you have uploaded the latest firmware version to your SD card, upgrade accordingly as necessary. To update to the latest firmware version, you can go to the following website:www.ge.com/digitalcameras and look under Support. 64
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Transmission Video System Use this setting to configure your video system to your current area. 1. Select the Video System in the Connection Setup menu. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select NTSC or PAL. Then press the button to confirm. The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or ...
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Connecting to a PC Use the USB cable and ArcSoft software (CD-ROM) supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to a computer. Transferring files to your PC The computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive. Double-click My Computer icon on the desktop to locate the ...
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Windows operating system (Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7.) Click the [Safely remove the hardware] icon and remove the USB connector according to the displayed menu. Macintosh 5. Disconnect the camera once the transfer is completed. Drag the untitled icon to the Trash. ("...
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..., regardless of brand. To find out if a printer is PictBridge compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check the manual for specifications.With the PictBridge function on your camera, you can print the captured photos directly with a PictBridge compatible printer using the...
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Connecting 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 port on your camera. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on the printer. If the camera is not connected to a PictBridge compatible ...
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Using the PictBridge Menu After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge menu will appear. Print with date If you have set the date and time of your camera, the date and time will be recorded and saved with each photo you take. 1. Select Print with date from the PictBridge menu. The ...
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3. 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 will appear: Print without date Use this setting to print the photos without dates on them. 1. Select Print without date from the PictBridge menu. The ...
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Print index You can use this setting to print all indexes to show all the photos currently in your camera. 1. Select Print index from the PictBridge menu. The following screen will appear. 5. Select Yes to confirm the printing, or Cancel. Then press the button. 2. Select Yes to confirm the ...
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Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) To use DPOF printing, you must select the photos for printing using the DPOF settings before hand. See the "DPOF" section on page 52. 1. Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu. The following screen will appear: Exit To exit the PictBridge menu, ...
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APPENDICES Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Effective Image Sensor Pixels Image Sensor Focal Length F = 35mm film equivalent F number Lens Construction Optical Zoom Focusing Range Anti-Handshake Digital Zoom 14.1 Megapixels 14.4 Megapixels [1/2.3" (...
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... 2.2 (JPEG) Quick Time Motion JPEG, Audio: G.711 [Monaural]) Auto mode, Manual mode, ASCN mode, Scene mode (Sport, Indoor, Snow, Fireworks, ... mode, Video mode Yes Yes Yes Yes Image Compression DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support File Format Still Image Movie Shooting Modes Smile Detection Blink Detection ...
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... center of frame) ProgramAE (AE-lock available) ±2 EV in 1/3 Step increments 4 ~ 1/2000 second (Manual 30 s) Approx. 1.39 fps (Large/Fine mode) Single Photo, Index (4/9/16... (Approx. 2X~8X), Audio, Histogram Display Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent , Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual 76
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...Synchro Shooting Range Wide: Approx. 0.6m~4.0m / Tele: Approx. 0.8m ~ 2.6m Internal Memory: 50MB SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 32GB support) PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-language Sup port USB2.0/AV-OUT (Integrated Proprietary Connector) 2 x AA Alkaline Battery 150 shots (based on CIPA standards) ...
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Error messages Messages No card Card error Card full Write protect Picture error No picture Lens error System error Image cannot be saved Out of the range • The memory card is not inserted. • The memory card is not formatted. • The memory card is full and cannot store any new images. • The ...
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... The battery is out of charge. • The picture format cannot be recognized by the camera. • The camera is not connected to the printer correctly. • There is a problem with camera or printer. • Check that the printer is out of paper or out of ink. • Check if the printer has a paper jam. 79
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Troubleshooting Problem Camera does not turn on. Possible causes • The battery has run out. • The battery is not inserted correctly. Camera turns off suddenly during operation. The picture is blurred. • The battery has run out. • The lens is dirty. • tures. Images and video ...
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Problem No picture is taken when pressing the Shutter button. Possible causes • The memory card is full. • No available space to store the files. • The mode dial is in Playback mode. Solution • Replace the memory card with a new one or erase current memory card. • Delete unwanted images....

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