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User Manual
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Getting Started
GE Digital Camera
Power Pro Series : X400
Basic Operation
Camera Function Controls
Playback
Using the Menus
Camera Connectivity
Appendix
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WARNING To prevent fire hazard or electrical shock, do not expose This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] the camera battery pack or other accessories to water or indicates separate collection of electrical waste and electronic equipment in the European countries. Please humidity. do not throw the equipment into domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for For Customers in the U.S.A. proper safe disposal of this product. Tested to C
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire Camera Notes: Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations: • Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the batteries • In rain, very humid and dusty places. Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children. • In a place where the camera can be exposed directly to In cold locations, battery performance will deteriorate and the sunlight or subject to high temperature, e.g. Inside a cl
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BEFORE YOU START Preface Safety Information Thank you for purchasing this GE digital camera. Please read Please read the following important information carefully this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future before using this product. reference. • Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself. Copyright • Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper handling may © Copyright 2012 General Imaging Company. All rights damage the product. reserved. • Turn the camera of
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• Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based or solvent- About this Manual based cleaners to clean the camera. To clean, wipe the camera with a slightly damp, soft cloth. This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your • If water has penetrated the camera housing, turn the new GE digital camera. Every effort has been made to ensure camera off and remove the battery and SD memory card. that the contents of this manual are accurate, however Allow camera to air-dry for at lea
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CONTENTS Set Display Language .................................................... 14 WARNING ........................................................................i Set Date/Time .................................................................. 15 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................ii Using the Mode Dial ................................................................ 16 BEFORE YOU START ..................................................... 1 About the LCD Sc
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WB (White Balance) ........................................................ 28 Sport .................................................................................. 37 Color ................................................................................... 28 Beach ................................................................................. 37 ISO ...................................................................................... 29 Sunset ............................................
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Auto Program Exposure ......................................................... 39 Date Imprint ..................................................................... 51 Shutter Priority ........................................................................ 40 Movie Menu............................................................................... 52 Aperture Priority ...................................................................... 41 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering).. .................
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LCD Brightness ................................................................ 64 Video System ............................................................................ 73 Power Saver ..................................................................... 65 Using the PictBridge Menu .................................................... 74 Language .......................................................................... 65 Print with Date ......................................................
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GETTING READY Unpacking Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer. AA-Size Alkaline Batteries Warranty Card CD-ROM USB Cable Lens Cap Shoulder Strap 6 7
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Installing Shoulder Strap and Lens Cap To Install Shoulder Strap To Install Lens Cap 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 8 8 9 9
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Camera Views Front View Back View 6 2 1 7 8 disp 9 3 5 10 11 12 16 4 15 13 14 8 8 9 9
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Left View Right View open 19 17 18 15x WIDE optical zoom 20 Top View Bottom View 26 27 25 24 28 23 29 22 21 10 27-405mm ON/OFF
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1 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 11 Menu Button 21 Zoom Wheel 2 Flash Lamp 12 Delete Button/Up Button 22 Shutter Button 3 Microphone 13 Macro Button/Right Button 23 Face Identification Button 4 Lens 14 Self-timer Button/Down Button 24 Stabilization Button 5 LCD Screen 15 Flash Button/Left Button 25 Shoulder Strap Mount 6 Status Indicator 16 OK Button 26 ON / OFF 7 Movie Button 17 USB/AV Port 27 Mode Dial 8 Playback Button 18 Handle 28 Card Slot/Battery Compartment 9 DISP 19 Flash On Button 29 Tripod
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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) 1. Open the battery compartment 2. Insert the enclosed AA batteries into the battery slot according to the correct polarity as shown below 2 1 4 3 12 13
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3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the SD memory 4. Close the battery compartment card slot as shown Write protection buckle Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use of 64MB to16 GB memory cards from recognized manufacturers such as, Panasonic and Toshiba are recommended for reliable data storage. To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery compartment and gently push the card to release it. Remove the card out carefully. 12 13 13
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Turning Camera On and Off Setting Language and Date/Time Push ON/OFF to turn camera on/off When turning on the camera for the first time, the Display Language and Date/Time Setup menu will appear. Use the following procedures to set the camera Language, Date/Time to your preferences: 1. Push ON/OFF to turn the camera on. 2. Press Up/Down/Left/Right button to select the settings 3. Press the button to confirm the settings Set Display Language 1. Press the button and the Left/Right button a
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2. Use the Left/Right button to select date or time field, then press Up/Down buttons to adjust values. 3. Press the button to confirm the settings. Set Date/Time 1. Press the button and use the Left/Right button to select the General Setup menu. Scroll down to Date/Time option and press the button to enter the Date/Time menu. 14 15 15
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Using the Mode Dial This GE camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to manually switch between different modes with ease. All the available modes are listed below: Mode Name Icon Description Auto Mode Take still pictures in automatic mode ASCN Mode The camera automatically selects the best scene type for still pictures Setting allows you to choose the EV value and the camera will select both the shutter speed and Program AE P aperture automatically Setting allows you to choose
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About the LCD Screen When you turn the camera on, various icons are shown on the If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care LCD screen to indicate the current camera settings and status. with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the To learn more about the displayed icons, see “LCD Screen following situations arise, take the recommended display” on page 30. immediate action indicated below: LCD Screen Notes: • If liquid from inside the LCD screen comes in contact with your s
