User Manual imagination at work GETTING READY GE Digital Camera MODE OVERVIEW Power PRO Series: X450 BASIC OPERATION PLAYBACK USING THE MENUS CONNECTIONS APPENDICES...
BEFORE YOU START Declaration of Conformity Responsible Party: General Imaging Company Address: 4 W. 90th Street, Suite 550, Gardena, CA 90248, USA Customer Service Telephone Number: +-800-730-6597 (Outside U.S. & Canada: +-30-755-6857) For Customers in the U.S.A. Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with part 5 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: () This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
About this Manual Thank you for purchasing this GE Digital Camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. General Imaging Company reserves all rights of this document. No part of this published manual may be...
SAFETY NOTES Safety notes for this camera • If water accidentally comes in contact with the camera, turn the camera off, remove the • Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid battery and the memory card, and dry it within objects. 24 hours. •...
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Safety notes for battery • Do not store the battery in a hot environment or in direct sunlight. • If battery fluid leaks inside the camera, contact • When the camera is stored for a long period our customer service department. of time, remove the battery and keep it in a • If battery fluid leaks onto your skin, rinse your dry place that is not accessible to infants and skin with clean water and seek immediate...
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Safety notes for memory card • Do not modify the name of the files or folders of the memory card using your PC. Modifying • Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit the file names may cause the files to not be solid objects to avoid damaging it. recognized on the camera or a possible error may occur.
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Other Safety Notes • Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off during the update process. Doing so may cause incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later. • Do not hang the neck strap of the camera around the neck of a child. • When using your camera on an airplane, observe the relevant rules specified by the airline. • Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology, the LCD screen may have a few dead or bright pixels. These pixels do no effect the quality or performance of the camera, photos or video. • Do not expose the LCD screen to water. In a humid environment, only wipe it with a soft and dry cleaning cloth.
CONTENTS BEFORE YOU START ...... MODE OVERVIEW ........22 Display Setting ............22 SAFETY NOTES ........3 LCD Screen Display ..........23 Overview of the CONTENTS ..........7 screen icons in photo shooting mode ...23 Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode ....25 GETTING READY ........ Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback Mode....26...
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PLAYBACK..........50 Landscape ............38 Viewing Photos and Videos ......50 BASIC OPERATION ......39 Thumbnail View ..........5 Using the Zoom Function ........39 Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) ........52 Focus Setting ............40 Slideshow .............53 Macro Mode ............4 Photos and Video Deletion .......54 Self-Timer Setting ..........42 Flash Mode ............43 USING THE MENUS ......55...
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Photo Setup Menu ..........60 Color Effect ..........70 Quality ............60 Playback Setup Menu ........7 AF-Assist Beam ...........6 Protect ............7 Digital Zoom ..........6 Delete ............72 Date Imprint ..........6 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)..73 Quick Review ..........62 Trim ...............74 Custom Settings .........62 Camera Setup Menu ..........75 Movie Setup ............63 Sound Settings..........76 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ..63...
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CONNECTIONS ........8 APPENDICES ........9 Connecting to a Computer .......8 Specifications ............9 Setting the USB Mode .......8 Prompts and Warning Messages ....95 Transferring files to your computer..82 Troubleshooting ..........99 Video System ............83 Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode .....84 Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer ......85 Setting the USB Mode .......85 Connecting to your Printer ......86 Using the PictBridge Menu .......87...
GETTING READY Accessories Included Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer. AA battery x 4 Neck strap Lens cap with strap USB cable Quick start guide Warranty card CD-ROM...
Installing Battery and Memory Card . Open the battery cover. 2. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct position as shown in the following diagram:...
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3. Insert the memory card into the memory card 4. Close the battery cover. slot as shown in the diagram below: Write protection buckle The memory card (SD/SDHC) is optional and not included in all camera packaging. If you have to purchase a memory card, select one with storage capacity between 4GB and 32GB to ensure correct data storage.
Turning Camera On and Off Symbol Description Slide the power switch to turn on/off the camera. In the instructions below, the following symbols may be used throughout this manual on how to operate the camera. This is to facilitate better understanding. Power Switch [Button name]: When one button on the camera cannot be indicated by an icon, the symbol [ ] is used to indicate it.
Set your Language, Date/Time Set your Language, Date/Time after the first 2. Press the button, press the left/right arrow func menu power-on button to select , and press the button to enter the menu. 1. When you turn the camera on for the first time, the language selection screen appears. 3.
6. Press the up/down arrow button to press the Language value for your selected block. After you finish your settings, press the button to confirm. 7. Press the button and the following func menu snapshot screen appears. English Sound Settings Back Power Saver Resetting Date/Time Auto Language After you set your Date/Time for the first time, English follow the instructions below to reset date and World Time time.
MODE OVERVIEW Display Setting Off: Does not display any additional icons on screen Press the button to display the settings: Standard, Full, Off. Standard: Displays camera parameters on the LCD screen. x3.4 x3.4 1234 00:56:44 00:56:44 1/50 -0.3 Full: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram x3.4 x3.4 1234 00:56:44 00:56:44 1/50 -0.3...
Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie 6 Battery Status Mode 7 Color Effect 8 Video Quality 9 Remaining Recording time 10 Exposure Compensation (EV value) Image stabilization x3.4 x3.4 2 Focus Frame 3 Eye-Fi ON (insert the Eye-Fi card) 14 Expo Metering 00:56:44 00:56:44 AiAE -0.3...
Overview of the Screen Icons in Play- DPOF File back Mode 2 File Protection 3 Memory space (indicating the current number of photos and total number of photos) 4 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory 5 Battery Status 6 Zoom Magnification Area 7 Image Zoom Ratios 8 Image Zone 9 Shooting Date 0 Eye-Fi ON (insert the Eye-Fi card)
Using the Mode Dial This Camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to manually switch between different modes with ease. The available modes are listed below: Mode Name Icon Description In this mode, the optimal conditions for taking pictures will be set based on the Auto Mode subject and environment. It is the most commonly used mode for taking pictures. Under different scenes, the user can switch the ISO and EV value according to Program AE personal preference, the camera can automatically set the shutter speed and...
Program AE Auto Mode Auto Mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While When [Program AE] mode is selected, you can operating in this mode, the camera automatically adjust the EV value and ISO value. optimizes numerous camera settings to adjust your .
Shutter Priority Manual Mode When selecting manual mode, you can set the When [Shutter Priority] is selected, you can aperture / shutter speed manually and ISO value. adjust the shutter speed and EV value. The camera automatically sets the aperture value based on the .
Face Beautifier In Portrait Mode, the camera is set to automatically Face Beautifier Mode has 3 effects: adjust camera exposure for realistic portrayal of skin • Effect 1: Skin Soften tones. 1. Turn the Mode Dial to select Face Beautifier • Effect 2: Skin Soften + Eye Brightening Mode • Effect 3: Skin Soften + Eye Brightening + 2. Press the button and press the left/right func menu Eye Enlargement arrow button to select 3.
Panorama Mode With Panorama Mode, you can take a series of 4. When you finish shooting the first photo, two pictures which will be stitched automatically into a target icons will display on the LCD screen at ultra-wide panoramic picture by the camera. left and right sides. Move the camera to the right until the round target icon is directly Follow the steps below: positioned over the square box. The box will...
Flash Mode, Self-Timer, Macro Mode, and Scene Mode Exposure Compensation are all disabled in Panorama Mode. You can select an appropriate mode from the 22 scene modes according to the type of During panorama mode shooting, press the environment you are shooting. The camera then button to interrupt shooting and save configures the most appropriate settings the current pictures taken.
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Scene Description Identifies the scene automatically; Person, Backlighting, Landscape, Macro, Night Auto Scene Scene, Night Scene Person, Auto. For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp, action shots with minimal blur. Sport This mode is not recommended for shooting indoors. Beach For taking pictures in areas with strong sunlight. For sunsets. Capture subjects in strong sunlight. Sunset For fireworks at night. Slower shutter speed is adjusted for brilliant images.
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Scene Description Suitable for capturing fast moving objects to have a clear subject with a blurred Panning Shot background. Best for capturing head and shoulder portraits of people. . Portrait Creates artistic fish eye effect. Fish Eye Best for taking indoor party photos. Party For indoor settings.
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) In “ASCN” scene mode, the camera can detect x3.4 x3.4 different environments intelligently and automatically select the best scene and photo settings for you. 1234 “ASCN” can intelligently detect the following 00:56:44 00:56:44 scenes: Icon Mode Name Icon Mode Name Landscape Night Landscape 2.
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Mode Name Description For landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure and Landscape Mode reproduce vivid green and blue colors. Most suitable for capturing people with focus on their faces. Portrait Mode When you take portraits at night, or in low light conditions, ASCN will Night Portrait automatically adjust the exposure for people and night scenes. When the sun or any other light source is behind you, ASCN will automatically adjust the foreground exposure to produce the best pictures Backlit Portrait...
Custom Settings The user can store the frequently used shooting Custom Settings modes and parameters and switch to this mode for quick adjustment. Follow the steps below: . Select any mode or scene mode to be stored. 2. Set your desired parameters in the current mode.
8. The photo settings you stored the last time are Landscape invoked. While operating in this mode, the camera will Vivid The factory default settings are Program AE reproduction of green and blue, adjust your and other parameters. landscapes photos for the best possible results. Follow these steps: Custom Settings only keep the photo .
BASIC OPERATION Using the Zoom Function Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom Zoom Indicator functions: Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom. Toggle x3.4 x3.4 the Zoom Lever of the camera to zoom in or out of the subject while taking pictures. 1234 00:56:44 00:56:44...
Focus Setting In different photo shooting modes, you can select 3. Press the button to confirm the settings different focus methods. and exit the menu. . Press the up arrow button to display the Once enabled, Object Tracking will only work settings screen. when lens is focused on the object. Single-AF 2. Press the left/right to select the following 3 modes: Single-AF: The focus frame appears on the center of the LCD screen to focus on the subject.
Macro Mode The Macro Setting is ideal for shooting small 3. Press the button to confirm the objects or close-up photos. This mode allows you to settings and exit the menu. focus on subjects very close to the camera. . Press the left arrow button to enter the Marco Menu.
Self-Timer Setting Using this function can take photos at regular time. • Self-timer 0 sec The camera can be set to shoot after 2 seconds, 0 A single picture is shot 0 seconds seconds since pressing the shutter or shoot after after the Shutter Button is pressed.
Flash Mode The Flash is used to illuminate a subject in low light • Flash Auto or for fill-in lighting to achieve better illumination Camera flash goes off automatically of a subject with pronounced shadows. based on existing light conditions. 1. Pop up the flash manually as shown below. • Force Flash The flash will engage with each shot even if there is enough available light to take the photo without flash. • Slow Sync.
White Balance Setting The White Balance Setting allows you to adjust the • color temperature for different lighting sources to ensure the most accurate color reproduction. • Daylight Follow the steps below to set white balance of the • Cloudy camera: • Fluorescent . Press button to enter White Balance Menu. •...
Continuous Shooting Follow the steps below to configure the Continuous • 3 Shots Shot Settings: • Time-Lapse . Press the to enter the Continuous Shot Take pictures based on the preset Menu. interval (30sec/min/5min/0min). 3. Press the button to confirm the settings and exit the menu. 4. Press the shutter button to start continuous shooting.
EV Setting Exposure Compensation The EV function menu of the camera includes functions, such as EV adjustment, ISO, shutter, Set up to adjust the picture brightness. In the case aperture, etc. Using the appropriate function of a very high contrast between the photographed settings can improve your pictures.
Shutter Adjustment The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of You can adjust the shutter speed value. Selecting a the camera's light sensor based on the brightness higher shutter speed will capture fast moving objects of the scene. To improve the camera's sensor more clearly.
Aperture Adjustment Using Quick Recording You can adjust the aperture size value. Selecting a large aperture opening will emphasize the point of In shooting mode, press the Recording short cut focus and show a blurry background and button to begin recording video. foreground.
i Button Function Menu • Black and White Mode: The Image Color Setting allows you to select • Vignetting different color effects. • Salon . Press the button to select the Image Color Setting Menu. • Dreamy 2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the There are 4 Image Color options in Movie Mode Image Color Setting options.
PLAYBACK Viewing Photos and Videos To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen: . After pressing the button, the last photo or video clip taken will be displayed on the LCD screen. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the internal memory or on the SD memory card.
Thumbnail View When in Playback Mode, rotate the Zoom Lever 3 Press button to select date playback. counter clockwise to the position to display thumbnail images of the photos and videos on the screen. T Zoom In W Zoom Out 4.
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) When playing back photos, you can also use the 5. Press the arrow buttons to navigate and select Zoom Lever to zoom in on the photos 2 to 8 times. a part of the image to be zoomed in. .
Slideshow This setting allows you to view all the stored 4. Press the button to confirm the setting. pictures as a slideshow. The continuous capture group playback may . Press button to enter playback screen. be displayed by slideshow. 2. Press button to enter slide option. 3.
Photos and Video Deletion In playback mode, press the down arrow button 4. Press the up/down arrow button to select to select your photos and videos. 「Delete One」or「Exit」and press the button to confirm. To delete photos or videos: . Press the button to switch to playback Erased photos/video clips cannot be mode.
USING THE MENUS Photo Setup Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Mode: Use this setting to select the "target" size of the . In Photo Shooting Mode, press the button func menu camera's field of view to be metered. to enter dans le menu de prise de vue photo. 2.
Image Size The size setting refers to the image resolution in This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to unintentional hand shake, low light or slow shutter print that image in larger sizes without degrading speed. the image quality. OIS: Off Size: A4 Printing Use Stabilization Mode in dark environments...
Cont. AF Enable the continuous AF to be able to continuously Use this setting to control wide dynamic image focus automatically when taking pictures. range when taking still pictures. Photos with extreme contrast of bright and dark areas will still maintain distinguishable detail and depth. (Use of tripod is recommended) Cont.AF: Off HDR: Off There are 2 options:...
Scene Face Beautifier Select the scene mode under the SCN mode. Set the effect of the face beautifier mode. Effect1 Children Press SET To Select Scene Skin Soften Face Beautifier Mode has 3 effects: • Effect 1: Skin Soften • Effect 2: Skin Soften + Eye Brightening • Effect 3: Skin Soften + Eye Brightening + Eye Enlargement...
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Photo Setup Menu Quality Mode: The Quality Setting can be used to adjust the image . Press the button in Photo Shooting Mode func compression ratio. menu and press the left/right button to select Quality | Quality Normal No rm a l Best Menu AF Assist Beam...
AF-Assist Beam Date Imprint In a darker environment, AF Assist Beam can be Include a Date/Time stamp on the photo image. turned on for better focus. Quality | Quality Q ua l it y Normal No rm a l Quality | Quality Q ua l it y Normal...
Custom Settings Quick Review This option allows quick review of the photos Custom Settings stores the current photo shooting immediately after they are taken. Each photo is mode and its parameters. The stored mode and displayed on the LCD screen based on the selected parameters are directly invoked in Custom Settings time.
Movie Setup Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Mode: Use this setting to select the "target" size of the camera's field of view to be metered. . Turn the mode dial, select the mode and press the button to enter the Movie Setup. func menu Expo Metering: AiAE Expo Metering: AiAE There are 3 options: • AiAE (Artificial Intelligence AE) targets the...
Video Quality Set the image resolution used during video recording. This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by hand shake, low light and slow shutter speed. Size: 720p 30fps OIS: Off The speed requirements for reading and writing high image pixel images to SD card are as follows: Recording Image Frame Recom-...
Movie Setup Menu Digital Zoom Mode: Turn on or off the digital zoom. . Turn the Mode Dial and select to enter the video recording screen. Quality | Digital Zoom 2. Press the button, press the left/right arrow func menu Custom Settings Custom Sett i n g s button to select , and press the button...
Playback Setup Mode: With the HDR function, pictures that are overexposed . Press the button to display the playback may be corrected to optimize the highlights and screen and press button to enter the menu. lowlights captured to more accurately represent the func menu actual scene. 2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the item and press button to enter.
Red-Eye Reduction 4. After using the HDR function, the image will be saved as a new file and the original file is still . In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow stored in the memory. button to select the photos to be edited. 2. Press the button, select the settings, func menu...
Rotate You can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture. . In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to select the photos to be edited. func 2. Press the button, select the settings, and press the button to display the settings screen.
Resize This setting allows you to resize a picture to a particular resolution and saves it as a new picture. . In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to select the photos to be edited. 2. Press the button, select the settings and press the button to display the settings screen.
Color Effect 4. Press the button to confirm the setting. This setting allows you to change the picture color : Cancel : Grainy effect. The file is saved as a new photo and stored in memory together with the original photo. : Vivid : Vignetting . In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow : Sepia : Salon button to select the photos to be edited.
Playback Setup Menu 5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an Mode: option and press the button to confirm. . Press the button to show the playback Refer to the following pages for more details about screen, press the button, and press the left func each setting.
Delete 2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the sub-menu and press the button or right You can delete one or all photo/video files. arrow button to show the settings screen. There are 4 sub menus available: Protect P rotec t • One: Lock the selected photo or Delete Delete Date Folder...
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) 3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an option and press the button to confirm. The DPOF feature allows you to compile and select a group of pictures that you would like to print and will save your selection on the memory card so that The “...
Trim 3. Press the button and the「Save change?」 prompt appears. Select「 」to change The Trim Setting allows you to crop photos and and save the picture. Select「 」to cancel save them as new pictures. changes and return to the trim prompt screen. .
Camera Setup Menu 4. Press the up/down arrow button to select the Mode : item to be set and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. . Press the button in any mode and press the func menu left /right button to select...
Sound Settings 4. Press the button to confirm. To change this setting: . Select「Sound Settings」in the basic settings After you select a tone type in the Beep menu. Press the button or right arrow settings, the shutter tone, key tone and the button to enter the menu.
Power Saver Zone This setting allows you to save power and get the The Zone setting is a useful function for your overseas maximum possible running time for your camera's trips. This feature enables you to display the local batteries. Follow the steps below to turn the LCD time on the LCD screen while you are abroad.
Format File / Software Doing so will clear all data. 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: . Press the button, press the left /right arrow func menu button to select...
Copy to Card File Numbering Use this setting to copy the files stored in the After you take a picture or video clip, the camera internal memory to an SD memory card. will save it with a sequential number. You can use . Press the button, press the left /right arrow this to reset the file numbering to 1.
Reset FW Version Use this setting to restore the camera to its Use this setting to view the current camera original factory default settings. firmware version. . Press the button, press the left /right arrow . Press the button, press the left /right arrow func func menu...
CONNECTIONS Connecting to a Computer You can use a USB cable to connect the camera 4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select and copy (transmit) photos to a computer, printer 「PC」and press the button to confirm. or other device. Setting the USB Mode TV System TV System Printer...
Transferring files to your computer The computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop to locate the removable drive and to copy folders and files in the drive to a directory on your PC as you would copy any typical folder or file.
Video System You can use the AV cable (Sold separately) to US B connect the camera to a television . Connect one end of the AV cable to USB/AV port of the camera, TV System NTSC NTSC NT SC connect the other end to AV-OUT port of the Eye-Fi Ey e-F i television.
Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode This camera supports wireless connection of US B an Eye-Fi SD Card. Enable Eye-Fi connection by following below steps. TV System TV System NTSC N T SC . Press the button, press the left /right arrow func Eye-Fi menu...
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer PictBridge technology allows 3. Press the up/down arrow button to select 「USB」and press the button or right printing of the photos saved in the memory card by the printer. arrow button to enter the menu. 4.
Connecting to your Printer If the camera is not connected to a PictBridge compatible printer, the following error message . Make sure both the camera and printer are will appear on the LCD screen. turned on. 2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB port on your camera.
Using the PictBridge Menu Print (with Date) After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge Menu will appear. If you have set the date and time on your camera, the date and time will be recorded and saved with each photo you take.
Print (without Date) 3. Press the up/down arrow button to select the number of copies for the currently displayed Use this setting to print the photos without dates photo. on them. 4. Press the button and the following screen . In the PictBridge menu, select「Print (without will appear.
Print Index You can print all photos in the camera via this Print (Without Date) function. . In the PictBridge menu, select「Print Index」 and the screen as shown below appears. Cancel Print Index 5. Select「Yes」and press the button to confirm; select「Cancel」to cancel printing. Cancel 2.
Print DPOF Images Exit To use DPOF printing, you must select your photos Select「Exit」to exit the PictBridge menu. At this for printing using the DPOF settings beforehand. time, the message「Remove USB Cable!」appears See “DPOF” section on page 73. on the screen. . In the PictBridge menu, select「Print DPOF Images」and the screen as shown below appears.
Prompts and Warning Messages Message Description Action The camera battery is depleted . It is a warning Replace with new batteries. Warning! Battery indicating that the camera is going to shut The camera will shut down in exhausted. down. 2 seconds. Lens obstruction, The lens is jammed or some foreign object is Turn off the camera and...
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Message Description Action Warning! Do not turn The message appears during the The message disappears after the off your camera during firmware update process. camera update and restart. update! Indicates that you can disconnect The message disappears after you Remove USB Cable! the USB cable. disconnect the USB cable.
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Message Description Action Format the SD card. WARNING: Formatting the SD card will erase all data on the card. Copy the During power-on, the SD card data from the SD card to another storage, such Card Error ! cannot be recognized or a read/ as a computer.
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Message Description Action This indicates that the SD card exceeded Exceeded maximum the maximum number of folders (999). Copy the data to your PC, format the folder number. This could cause a long read time during memory card using the camera. the camera's power up. During the playback by date, the images The message disappears after 2 seconds Too many pictures for exceed specifications so that it is not...
Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Solution Camera does not turn on • The battery has been depleted. • Replace the battery. • The battery is not inserted • Correctly reinstall the battery. correctly. Camera turns off suddenly • The batteries have been • Replace the battery. during operation depleted.
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Problem Possible Causes Solution Saving data to memory • Using a memory card below • Use an SD card with write card is slow Class 4 may result in slower Class higher than 4 to improve recording times. performance. Cannot write to the •...