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GE E850 User Manual

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  • Page 3 Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product. Declaration of Conformity Model Name : E850 Trade Name : GE Responsible Party : General Imaging Co. Address : 2158 W.190th Street,...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    When using a new memory card, or a memory card has been initialized by a PC, be sure to format the card with your digital camera before using it. To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC's hard disk and then edit the copied data.

  • Page 5: Before You Start

    BEFORE YOU START Preface Thank you for purchasing the GE E850 digital cam- era. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. Copyright © Copyright 2007 General Imaging Company All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    Wipe the 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, but General Imaging Company reserves the right to make changes without notice.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS BEFORE YOU START ... 1 Preface ... 1 Copyright ... 1 Trademarks ... 1 Safety information ... 1 About this manual ... 2 Symbols used in this manual ... 2 CONTENTS ... 3 GETTING READY ... 7 Unpacking ... 7 Camera views ...
  • Page 8 Size ...23 Color ...24 USING THE MODES ...26 LCD Screen display ...26 Still shooting mode display ...26 Video shooting mode display ...28 Playback mode display ...29 Scene mode ...30 Sport ...30 Child ...30 Indoor ...30 Leaf ...30 Snow ...31 Beach...31 Fireworks ...31 Glass ...31 Museum ...31...
  • Page 9 Continuous shot ...45 Grid ...45 Review ...46 Digital zoom ...46 Histogram ...47 Bulb shutter ...47 Movie menu ...48 Continuous AF ...48 Metering ...49 Stabilization ...49 Playback menu ...50 Protect ...50 Delete ...51 DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) ...52 Text display ...53 Trim ...53 Resize ...54 Rotate ...54...
  • Page 10 Transferring files to your PC ...66 Connecting to a PictBridge compatible printer ...67 Setting the USB mode ...68 Using the PictBridge menu ...70 Print with date ...70 Print without date ...71 Print index ...72 Print DPOF ...72 Exit ...73 Appendices ...74 Specifications ...74 Error messages ...78 Troubleshooting ...80...

  • Page 11: Getting Ready

    GETTING READY Unpacking Make sure that your package contains the following items. If any item is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your vendor. Camera Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery USB cable AV cable User Manual Quick start guide Battery charger CD-ROM Wrist strap Warranty card...

  • Page 12: Camera Views

    Camera views Front View Back View Navigation Pad...

  • Page 13: Top View

    Top View Flash Lens AF assist beam/Timer indicator Left View LCD screen Status LED Face detection AF button Mode dial Menu button 10 Erase button 11 Exposure compensation/Up button 12 Macro mode/ Right button Bottom View Self-timer/ Down button Func/ok button Flash mode/ Left button Power button Shutter button...

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery 1. 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 connecting cable into a wall outlet. Leave the battery to charge until the charger light goes green.
  • Page 15 2. Insert the battery while observing the correct polarity. Use the side of battery to press down the stopper as shown, allowing the battery to be inserted properly. 3. Close the battery compartment. Battery capacity decreases with usage...

  • Page 16: Inserting An Sd/Sdhc Card

    Inserting a SD/SDHC card 1. Open the battery compartment. 2. Insert a SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot as shown.

  • Page 17: Turning On And Off

    3. Close the battery compartment. To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery compartment and gently push the card to release it. Pull the card carefully. Turning on and off Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn off the camera, press the Power button again.

  • Page 18: Using The Mode Dial

    Using the Mode Dial The E850 camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to switch between different modes with ease. All the available modes are listed as follows. Mode Name Icon Auto Playback Movie Image Stabili- zation Scene...

  • Page 19: Setting Display Language, Date, And Time

    Setting display language, date, and time To set the language ,date and time, the following settings need to be configured in the Setup menu. • Date and Time • Display language To access the Setup menu, do the following: 1 .Press Power to turn the camera on. button and use Up/Down/Left/ 2.

  • Page 20: Setting The Language

    2. Press the Left/Right to highlight each field and use the Up/Down to adjust the value. 3. Press the button to confirm the setting. Setting the Language 1. Use the Up/Down to select Language. Then press the Right to enter the setting. 2.

  • Page 21: About The Lcd Screen

    About the LCD screen When you turn the camera on, various icons are shown on the 3.0” LCD screen to indicate the current camera settings and status. To learn more about the displayed icons, see “LCD Screen display” on page 26. LCD Screen notes: Extremely high-precision technology had been used to manufacture the LCD screen...

  • Page 22: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Shooting in Auto mode Auto mode is the easiest mode to take pho- tos. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes your photos for best results. To start shooting, do the following: 1. Set the mode dial to Auto mode ( 2.

  • Page 23: Using The Flash

    Using the flash There are four flash modes. Press the Left/ Flash to cycle through the following flash modes. • Auto flash Flash fires automatically when required. • Red-eye reduction flash The camera fires a brief flash before the picture is taken to reduce red-eye effects. •...

  • Page 24: Using Macro Mode

    Using Macro mode In Macro mode, you can capture tiny details of the subject at a very close range. Press the Right/Macro to take close-up shots. • Macro Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the lens. Exposure compensation The exposure compensation allows you to adjust the background brightness to produce the best result of photos.

  • Page 25: Advanced Function Menu

    Advanced function menu WB (White Balance) The white balance allows the user to adjust the color temperature under different light source to ensure faithful color reproduction. To set the white balance, do the following: button to enter the Function 1. Press the menu.

  • Page 26: Iso

    The ISO function allows you to set the camera sensor sensitivity to light. To improve the performance in darker environments, a higher ISO value is required. On the other hand, a lower ISO value is needed when in bright conditions. To set the ISO value, do the following: button to enter the Function 1.

  • Page 27: Size

    To set the image quality, do the following: button to enter the Function 1. Press the menu. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight the Quality function. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a desired setting. Three options are available.

  • Page 28: Color

    3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a resolution. The following options are available: • 0.3M: 640x480 • 1M: 1024x768 • 2M: 1600x1200 • 3M: 2048x1536 • 5M : 2560×1920 • 6M (16:9): 3264×1836 • 7M (3:2): 3264×2176 • 8M : 3264×2448 4.
  • Page 29 2. Use Up/Down to select an option. The following options are available: • • Black & White • Sepia • Vivid 4. Press the button to confirm your setting.

  • Page 30: Using The Modes

    USING THE MODES LCD Screen display Still shooting mode display Mode: 1 Shooting mode icon Auto Panorama Scene 2 Scene icon (only available for 3 Light metering method 4 EV indicator 5 Self-timer indicator Manual Portrait Image Stabilization Scene Fireworks Sport Children Glass...
  • Page 31 6 Macro mode indicator Macro mode 7 Flash mode indicator Auto flash Red-eye reduction flash Forced flash Flash off Slow Synchro Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro 8 Battery status 9 Mode name Appears for 3 seconds when the mode is first switched to. 10 Remaining number of photos that can be taken.

  • Page 32: Video Shooting Mode Display

    Video shooting mode display Mode: 1 Shooting mode icon 2 Light metering method Spot AE Center-Weight Ai AE 3 EV indicator 4 Self-timer indicator 5 Macro mode indicator 6 Battery status 7 Mode name Appears for 3 seconds when the mode is first switched to.

  • Page 33: Playback Mode Display

    14 Record icon 15 Memory card/internal memory indicator For best movie results, the use of SD cards is recommended. Movie recordings using internal memory are subject to quality degradations. While movie recording is in progress, optical zoom will stay fixed, but up to 1.5X digital zoom will remain available.

  • Page 34: Scene Mode

    Scene mode In 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 and the camera will automatically adjust to the optimal settings for you. To enter the scene mode, turn the mode dial to Scene mode.

  • Page 35: Snow

    Snow For shooting snow scenes. Balances the white scenery. Sunset For shooting sunsets. Vivid reproduction of red and yellow. Fireworks For shooting at night and fireworks. Shutter- speed is slower than normal. Glass For shooting objects behind transparent glass. Museum For shooting in museums or places where flash is not allowed.

  • Page 36: Return To The Scene Mode Palette

    Return to the scene mode palette 1. In Scene mode, press the enter the Function menu. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight the Scene mode selection. 3. Press the button to return to the scene mode palette. You can also set the Image Quality and Image Size from the Function menu.
  • Page 37 2. 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. Compose your first view on the LCD screen and press the shutter button. 4. The frame record icon will display under the focus frame to indicate the number of photos you have taken.

  • Page 38: Image Stabilization

    Image Stabilization mode The Image Stabilization mode combats the effect of hand shake and allows you to take pictures that would otherwise be blurred. 1.Switch the mode dial to ( 2.Press Shutter halfway to focus on the subject. 3.Press Shutter fully to capture the image. Setting the Image Stabilization function under ( 1.Switch the mode dial to (...

  • Page 39: Face Detection

    Face Detection The 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 Detection. 2.Hold the camera securely, and point the camera towards the subject to start the face detection process.

  • Page 40: Playback

    PLAYBACK Viewing photos and videos To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen: 1. Turn your camera to Playback mode. The last recorded photo or video clip is displayed. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card.
  • Page 41 During the video playback, an operation guide appears on the screen. You can use the navigation pad to perform the functions ac- cordingly. During the slow motion playback, you can use the Left/Right navigation buttons to adjust the speed of playback. Volume will be muted when using the slow motion playback.

  • Page 42: Editing Video

    Editing video Press the Edit program button to enter the following screen and use the buttons on the left side to edit the playback. Use the Up/ Down navigation buttons to select a button. button and use the Left/ 1. Select the Right navigation buttons to specify the new beginning of the playback.

  • Page 43: Thumbnail View

    • Back: Do not save the file and return to the Edit screen. 5. Press the button to confirm your setting. To exit the Edit screen, select the ton and press the button. Edited video must be at least 1 second long to be saved.

  • Page 44: Using Zoom Playback (For Still Pictures Only)

    Using zoom playback (for still pictures only) The camera’s zoom scroll wheel can also be used during playback. This allows you to magnify photos up to 8X. 1. Turn your camera to Playback mode. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a photo to magnify.

  • Page 45: Using The Erase Button

    Using the Delete button The camera is equipped with a quick Delete button for you to delete photos or video- clips without entering the Playback menu. To delete a photo or video: 1. Turn your camera to Playback mode. 2. Use the navigation buttons to select the photo/video clip you want to delete.

  • Page 46: Using The Menus

    USING THE MENUS Still menu Mode: In still shooting modes, press the to enter the Still menu. To configure the settings: 1. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to scroll through the menu items. 2. Press the Right navigation button to enter the submenu.

  • Page 47: Af Mode(Auto-Focus Mode)

    AF mode(Auto-Focus mode) Use this setting to control the auto-focus mechanism while taking pictures. Two options are available: • Single-AF: The focus frame appears on the center of the LCD screen to focus on the subject. • Multi-AF: The camera automatically focuses the subject in a wide area to find the focus point.

  • Page 48: Cont. Af(Continuous Af)

    Cont. AF (Continuous AF) Use this setting to turn On or Off the auto continuous focus function when shooting on a moving subject. Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Use this setting to select an area for the exposure to be obtained. Three options are available: •...

  • Page 49: Continuous Shot

    Cont. Shot (Continuous shot) Use this setting to perform continuous shoot- ing. An extended press of the shutter button is required. Four options are available: • Off: Capture a single shot only. • 5 shot: Capture up to 5 consecutive pictures.

  • Page 50: Review

    Quick Review This setting refers to the quick photo review immediately after taking a picture. The pic- ture stays on the LCD screen for an adjustable period of time. Three options are available: • 1 Sec • 2 Sec • 3 Sec Digital zoom Use this setting to enable or disable the digi- tal zoom function.

  • Page 51: Histogram

    Histogram The histogram is used for checking the expo- sure while taking pictures. Use this setting to enable or disable the histogram display on the LCD screen. Slow Shutter Slow Shutter mode will keep the shutter open as long as you push down the shutter button. So, you are in complete control of the exposure.

  • Page 52: Movie Menu

    Movie menu Mode: In movie shooting mode, press the to enter the Movie menu. To configure the settings: 1. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to scroll through the menu items. 2. Press the Right navigation button to enter the submenu. 3.

  • Page 53: Metering

    Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) See “Expo Metering“ section on page 44. Stabilization See “Stabilization“ section on page 34.

  • Page 54: Playback Menu

    Playback menu Mode: In playback mode, press the enter the Playback menu. To configure a setting: 1. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to scroll through the menu items. 2. Press the Right navigation button to enter the setting. Refer to the following sections for more de- tailed information on each setting.

  • Page 55: Delete

    To 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. 2. Select the Protect setting from the Playback menu as described previously. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select One to protect this picture/video, or select All to protect all pictures/videos in the internal memory or memory card.

  • Page 56: Dpof(Digital Print Order Format)

    3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select One, and press the Right navigation button. button to select Yes to confirm 4. Use the the deletion or Back to cancel. 5. Press the button to confirm the setting and exit the menu. To delete all files: 1.

  • Page 57: Text Display

    Info. Box (Information Box) Use this setting to enable or disable the text display for taking pictures. The following information will be displayed on the screen: histogram display, aperture value, shutter speed, exposure value, image size, image quality, and ISO value. Trim The trim setting allows you to trim a picture to adjust the part that you desired and save it...

  • Page 58: Resize

    3. Press the Shutter button to save what you see on the LCD screen as a new picture, or button to cancel and return to the Playback menu. Resize This setting allows you to resize picture to a specified resolution, and save it as a new picture.

  • Page 59: Slide Show

    Playback menu as described previously. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a picture to rotate. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the direction for rotation or Back to cancel and return to the Playback menu. 4. Press the button to confirm the setting.

  • Page 60: Red-Eye Removal

    to select Start to run the slideshow or Cancel to return to the Playback menu. 4. Press the button to confirm the setting. Red-eye removal Use this setting to remove red eye effect in your photos. 1. Select the Red-eye removal setting from the Playback menu as described previously.

  • Page 61: Setup Menu

    Setup menu Mode: The Setup menu is available in all modes. Press the button in any modes, then use the navigation buttons to select the Setup menu. To configure the settings: 1. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to scroll through the menu items. 2.

  • Page 62: Beep

    2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select Yes or No, and press the to confirm. 3. The current media is formatted. Beep Use this setting to adjust the volume of beep when buttons are pressed and change the tones for shutter, buttons, self-timer, and power-on/power-off.

  • Page 63: Lcd Brightness

    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. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to adjust the brightness level. Then press the button to confirm.

  • Page 64: Date/Time

    3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to specify the idle period before automatic power-off. The level bars correspond to the following idle periods. • LCD power: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, and Always on. • Camera power: 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and Always on.

  • Page 65: File Numbering

    File Numbering After capturing photos or videos, the camera will automatically save the file with a numeric suffix. You can use this setting to determine whether the number should continue on from the last photo you have taken, or reset the counter to 1 and save files in a new folder in the memory card.

  • Page 66: (Internal Memory To Memory Card)

    select NTSC or PAL. Then press the button to confirm. The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional standards. The appropriate setting will vary between regions. NTSC: USA, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc. PAL : Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc.

  • Page 67: Reset

    Reset Settings Use this setting to restore the camera to its default settings. 1. Select the Reset setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No. Then press the button to confirm. FW Ver.(Firmware version) Use this setting to view the current camera firmware version.

  • Page 68: Connections

    CONNECTIONS Connecting to a TV Make sure that both the camera and TV are turned off before con- necting the AV cable. By using the AV cable, you can view the captured images on a TV. Follow the steps below to connect the supplied AV cable to a TV.

  • Page 69: Connecting To A Pc

    Connecting to a PC By 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. Make sure both the camera and PC are turned on.

  • Page 70: Setting The Usb Mode

    Setting the USB mode Since the camera’s USB port can be set to connect with either a PC or a Printer, the following steps will allow you to ensure that the camera is correctly configured to connect with a PC. button and use the Up/Down 1.

  • Page 71: Connecting To A Pictbridge Compatible Printer

    Connecting to a PictBridge compatible printer With the PictBridge function on your camera, you can print the captured photos directly with a PictBridge compatible printer using the supplied USB cable, without the need for a PC. 1. Make sure both the camera and printer are turned on.

  • Page 72: Setting The Usb Mode

    Setting the USB mode Since the camera’s USB port can be set to connect with either a PC or a Printer, the following steps will allow you to ensure that the camera is correctly configured to connect with a Printer. button and use Up/Down 1.
  • Page 73 The above error message would also appear if the USB mode were set incorrectly, in which case you should disconnect the USB cable, check the USB mode settings, en- sure that the Printer is turned on, and then try connecting the USB cable again.

  • Page 74: Using The Pictbridge Menu

    Using the PictBridge menu After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge menu appears. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a menu item, and press the Right navigation button to enter. Refer to the following sections for more de- tailed information on each setting.

  • Page 75: Print Without Date

    2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos. 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 appears. 5. Select Yes to confirm printing, or No to cancel.

  • Page 76: Print Index

    displayed image. 4. Press the button and the following screen appears. 5. Select Yes to confirm printing, or No to cancel. Then press the Print index You can use this setting to print all indexes to show all the photos currently in your camera. 1.

  • Page 77: Print Dpof

    Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) To use DPOF printing, you must make the selection of photos for printing using the DPOF settings before hand. See “DPOF” section on page 52. 1. Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu. The following screen appears. 2.

  • Page 78: Appendices

    Appendices Specifications "Design and specifications are subject to change without notice." Effective Image Sensor Pixels Image Sensor Lens Focal Length F = [35mm film equivalent] [28mm (Wide) ~ 140mm (Tele)] F number Lens Construction Optical Zoom Focusing Range Anti-Handshake Digital Zoom 8.0 Megapixels 8.5 Megapixels [1/2.5”...
  • Page 79 Number of Still Image Recording Pixels Movie Image Compression DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support File Format Still Image Movie Audio Shooting Modes Face-detection Red-eye Removal Panorama Stitching 8MP: 3264×2448,(3:2)7MP: 3264×2176, (16:9)6MP: 3264×1836, 5MP: 2560×1920, 3MP: 2048x1536, 2MP: 1600x1200, 1MP:1024x768, 0.3MP: 640x480 640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps, 320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps Best, Fine, Normal Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
  • Page 80 LCD Display ISO Sensitivity AF Method Light Metering Method Exposure Control Method Exposure Compensation Shutter Speed Continuous Shooting Playback Modes White Balance Control 3.0 inch LTPS (low-temperature polycrystalline silicon) TFT color LCD(230,400 pixels) Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 (In Auto mode, the best ISO value is automatically selected.) Multi AF, Spot AF, AF Assist beam (On/Off), Face-Detec- tion...
  • Page 81 Internal Flash (Shooting Range) Recording Media Other Features Jacks Power Battery Charger Shooting Capability (Battery Performance) Operation Environment Dimensions (W x H x D) Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro Gno. 6.5 (ISO 100) (Shooting Range) Wide: Approx. 0.3m~3.9m / Tele: Ap- prox.

  • Page 82: Error Messages

    Error messages Messages No card Card error Card full Write protect Picture error No picture Lens error System error No sound file Image cannot be saved Explanation • The memory card is not inserted. • The memory card is not formatted. (See P.57) •...
  • Page 83 Messages Card is not formatted, format? • Confirm whether the memory card should be formatted. This image cannot be deleted Cannot record movie Sound file cannot be saved Warning!! Camera recording, please wait. Warning!! Battery exhausted. This file cannot be played back No connection Print error...

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Camera does not turn on. Camera turns off suddenly during operation. The picture is blurred. Images, video clips, and audio files cannot be saved. Possible causes • The battery has run out. • The battery is not in- serted correctly.
  • Page 85 Problem No picture is taken when pressing the shutter but- ton. Images cannot print from the connected printer. Possible causes • The memory card is full. • No available space to store the files. • The mode dial is in Play- back mode.

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