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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual imagination at work GE Digital Camera Power PRO Series: X2600...

  • Page 2: Before You Start

    Declaration of Conformity About this Manual Responsible Party: General Imaging Company Thank you for purchasing this GE digital camera. Please read Address: 4 W. 90th Street, Suite 550, Gardena, this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future CA 90248, U.S.A.

  • Page 3: Safety Notes

    SAFETY NOTES Safety notes for this camera • Download your photos and remove the memory card when you are going to store the camera for a long period of time. • Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects. •...
  • Page 4 Safety notes for memory card • Do not store the battery in a hot environment or in direct sunlight. • Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit solid objects • Only use the supplied battery. to avoid damaging it. •...
  • Page 5 • When you insert a memory card, make sure the notch of • If the LCD screen is damaged and the liquid crystal comes the card matches the markings on the top of the card slot. into contact with your skin, wipe your skin with a dry cloth immediately and rinse it with clean water.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS BEFORE YOU START .......... Changing between Tools View and Clean View ....4 Monitoring the Battery Level ..........5 SAFETY NOTES .............2 Recording a Video..............5 Using other Picture Modes ............6 CONTENTS ............5 Using the Zoom ................6 GETTING READY ..........7 Using the Flash Button ............7 Using the Focus Button ............7 Accessories Included ..............7 Using the Self-timer/Burst Button ........8...
  • Page 7 Transferring, Sharing Pictures ....36 Reviewing Pictures/Videos ............25 Transferring Pictures/Videos using a USB Cable....36 Understanding the Review Icons .........26 Playing a Video .................27 Using the Menu Button to Change camera Deleting Pictures/Videos ............27 Settings ..............37 Deleting Pictures/Videos ............28 Adjusting Camera Settings ...........37 Using the Home Icon...............29 Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) ....30 APPENDICES ............39...

  • Page 8: Getting Ready

    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-Size Alkaline Batteries Shoulder Strap Lens Cap Lens cap strap USB Cable User Manual Warranty Card...

  • Page 9: Setting Up Your Camera

    Setting Up Your Camera Inserting the Batteries  Press and hold the door lock while sliding the door open.

  • Page 10: Storing Pictures On An Sd/Sdhc Card

    Storing Pictures on an SD/SDHC Card Your camera has enough internal memory for a couple of 1 While the camera is turned off, open the battery compart- test pictures. We highly recommend purchasing a Class 4 or ment door. higher SD/SDHC Card (up to 32 GB) to conveniently store more 2 Insert an SD card into the SD card slot and push it in until it pictures/videos.

  • Page 11: Turning On The Camera

    Turning on the Camera  If the lens cap is covering the lens, remove it. 2 Pull back on the ON/OFF switch, and then release it.

  • Page 12: Setting The Language, Date/Time

    Setting the Language, Date/Time The first time you turn on the camera, you will be prompted to Back choose your language and set the date/time. Choose your language:  Press to highlight your desired language. 2 Press the OK button. Set the date and time:  Press to change the date format, if desired.

  • Page 13: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Strap...

  • Page 14: Taking Pictures And Recording Videos

    Taking Pictures and Recording Videos Taking Pictures in Smart Capture Mode When you turn the camera on for the first time, the mode dial should be in Smart Capture Mode and ready to take pictures.  Use the LCD to preview the picture. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway down to focus and set exposure.

  • Page 15: Changing Between Tools View And Clean View

    Changing Between Tools View and Clean View Tool Descriptions Press the Display button to change between Clean View and Tools View. Date Stamp Clean View Aperture Shutter Speed In “clean” view; no tools appear. (Press the Menu button to Color Mode Exposure Compensation change settings) Contrast...

  • Page 16: Monitoring The Battery Level

    Monitoring the Battery Level Recording a Video Keep your batteries fully charged or keep fresh batteries on The camera is always ready to record a video—just press and hand. release the Record Video button . (Press and release it again to stop recording) Full Three Quarters Half...

  • Page 17: Using Other Picture Modes

    Using other Picture Modes Using the Zoom Turn the Mode Dial. Use optical zoom to get closer to your subject before taking a picture or video. Note: If you choose SCN (Scene), press to highlight a Scene Mode, then press OK. .

  • Page 18: Using The Flash Button

    Using the Focus Button Using the Flash Button Press the Focus Button to cycle Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or through focus modes. The current outdoors in heavy shadows. focus mode appears at the bot- tom of the LCD (Only Available in Press the Flash button P, M and Panorama Modes).

  • Page 19: Using The Self-Timer/Burst Button

    Using the Self-Timer/Burst Button Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, . Choose a Setting: or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. Place the camera •0 seconds - A picture is taken after a 0-second on a tripod or flat surface.

  • Page 20: Taking Burst Pictures

    Taking Burst Pictures While the Shutter Button is pressed in Burst Mode, the camera . Press the Self-Timer/Burst Button until the Burst icon will take pictures @ approximately 0.8 fps (frames per second) appears at the bottom of the LCD. until there is no more storage space.

  • Page 21: Using Scene Mode

    Using Scene Mode Choose a Scene Mode before taking a picture. . Turn the Mode Dial to SCN (Scene modes). 2. Press to choose the desired Scene Mode, then press OK. NOTE: To return to Smart Capture Mode, go back to Step  and choose Smart Capture. Scene Mode Description Flower...

  • Page 22: Taking Panoramic Pictures

    Taking Panoramic Pictures Take 2 or 3 pictures. Use panorama to "stitch" up to 3 pictures into  panoramic scene. NOTE: Individual pictures are not saved, even if panorama capture is cancelled before stitching occurs. (Focus and expo- sure are set with the first picture. The flash is set to Off.) .

  • Page 23: Turning On The Date Stamp Feature

    Using Program AE and Manual Exposure Modes ( * ) Turning on the Date Stamp Feature You can turn on the Date Stamp feature so that new pictures Use these modes when you want more control over your are stamped with the date on which they were taken. camera and pictures.

  • Page 24: Using Program Ae And Manual Exposure Modes

    Exposure Compensation Flash Compensation Shutter Speed White Balance Aperture More Tools Date Stamp Mode When to use Press to control Program AE Mode offers the ease of auto exposure with full access Exposure compensation (how much light enters to all manual controls. The camera automatically sets the shutter the camera), flash compensation, and ISO speed speed and aperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting.

  • Page 25: Choosing Focus/Exposure Zone

    Choosing a Focus/Exposure Zone ( * ) Choose the Focus/Exposure Zone best suited to your subjects. . If the toolbar is hidden, press to reveal it. 2. In a picture-taking mode, press to highlight Focus/Ex- posure Zone , then press OK. 3.

  • Page 26: Reviewing Pictures, Videos

    Reviewing Pictures, Videos Reviewing Pictures/Videos • To play a video, press the OK button. • To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter Button halfway down. Turning on the Camera in Review Mode You can turn on the camera so that it's in Review Mode with the lens retracted.

  • Page 27: Understanding The Review Icons

    Understanding the Review Icons . Camera 2. Home 3. Multi-Up 4. Tags 5. Print 6. Slide Show 7. Rewind/Play/Fast-Forward 8. Battery Level...

  • Page 28: Playing A Video

    Playing a Video Deleting Pictures/Videos . Press the Review Button . Press the Review Button The most recent picture/video is displayed. The most recent picture/video is displayed. 2. Press to find a video. 2. Press to find a picture/video. 3. Press the Delete Button , then follow the screen prompts.

  • Page 29: Deleting Pictures/Videos

    Delete all Pictures/Videos that have been saved A check mark appears. Press OK a second time to remove a check mark. to computer To save space and stay organized, you can delete from your camera those pictures that you've already sent to your computer.

  • Page 30: Using The Home Icon

    Using the Home Icon When you first press the Review Button, you see the most recent picture or video. For a different view, choose the Home icon and view pictures organized by: •Date Taken •People (only if face tags have been added, Tagging people) •Keywords (only if keyword tags have been added, Tagging with keywords)

  • Page 31: Using Zoom Playback (For Still Pictures Only)

    Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) You can magnify a picture while in review. . Press the Review Button Select a picture. 2. To zoom in, turn the zoom dial clockwise, aiming the Zoom Zoom pointer at T (Telephoto " ").

  • Page 32: Displaying Pictures/Videos On A Television

    Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television You can display pictures/videos on a television, computer AV Cable monitor, or any device equipped with a composite video or HDMI input. (Cables may be sold separately) Use the camera controls to navigate through pictures/videos on the television. HDMI Cable HDMI Cable...

  • Page 33: Running A Slideshow

    Running a Slideshow Use slideshow to display your pictures/videos on the LCD. . Press the Review Button The most recent picture/video is displayed. 2. If the toolbar is hidden, press to display it. 3. Press to highlight slideshow , then press The slideshow starts with the current picture, then shows each picture/video once.

  • Page 34: Tagging Faces And Keywords

    Tagging Faces and Keywords Tagging People When you tag faces, you're helping your camera to recognize 5. If prompted to Update People Tags, highlight Yes, then people by name. Then it matches names and faces in pictures press OK. you've taken—and those you take in the future! Other pictures are scanned and updated with the name(s) .

  • Page 35: Manually Adding A Face Tag

    Updating Names/Tags Manually Add a Face Tag If a face is not detected, you can identify and name it. . Press the Review Button The most recent picture/video is displayed. . Press the Review Button The most recent picture/video is displayed. 2.

  • Page 36: Tagging With Keywords

    Tagging with Keywords Marking Pictures/Videos as Favorites Tag pictures to make them easy to find, later. Mark pictures as favorites to make them easy to find, later. . Press the Review Button . Press the Review Button The most recent picture/video is displayed. The most recent picture/video is displayed.

  • Page 37: Transferring, Sharing Pictures

    Transferring, Sharing Pictures Transferring Pictures/Videos using a USB Cable 1. Turn the camera off. 2. Using the Camera USB cable, connect the camera to a computer USB port. (Use only the cable included with this camera) 3. Turn the camera on. 4.

  • Page 38: Using The Menu Button To Change Camera Settings

    Using the Menu Button to Change Camera Settings Adjusting Camera Settings You should adjust settings to get the best results from your camera. NOTE: Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn off the camera. You can also use the Toolbar to access many of these settings (Changing between Tools View and Clean View).
  • Page 39 AF Control (Still) Continuous AF - Because the camera is always focusing, there is no need to press the Shutter Choose an auto-focus setting. button halfway down to focus. Available in Program AE, Pan- Single AF - Focuses when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down. (This setting uses less orama, and Scene modes.

  • Page 40: Appendices

    APPENDICES Specifications Active Image Sensor Pixels 6.08 Megapixels Total Image Sensor Pixels 6.44 Megapixels [/2.3"CCD] Focal Length 4.7mm (Wide) — 22.2mm (Tele) [35mm Film Equivalent] [26mm (Wide) — 676mm (Tele)] F Number F3.2 (Wide) — F5.6 (Tele) Lens Construction 0 groups 4 elements Lens Optical Zoom 0.5 [m] - Infinity (@ Wide Standard)
  • Page 41 6MP: 4608×3456, (3:2)4MP: 4608×3072, (6:9)2MP: 4608×2592, Number of Still Image 6MP: 2880×260, 3MP: 2048×536 Recording Pixels Movie 280×720 (30fps), 640×480 (30fps) DCF, DPOF (Ver.) Support Still Image Exif 2.3 (JPEG) File Format Movie Movie Format: H.264 (MP4), Audio: AAC [Monaural] Auto Scene, Program [P], Manual [M], Sport, Night Landscape, Landscape, Panorama, Night Portrait, Portrait, Scene Modes [Children, Sunset, Backlight, Shooting Modes...
  • Page 42 LCD Display 3.0 inch (230k Pixels) ISO Sensitivity Auto, 64/00/200/400/800/600 AF Method Continuous AF, Single AF Exposure Metering Method Multi-Pattern, Center-Weighted, Face Priority Exposure Control Method Program AE (AE-Lock Available) Exposure Compensation ±2.0EV With /3 EV Steps Smart Capture Mode: Auto (/2-/2000 Sec.) Shutter Speed M Mode: 6-/000 Sec.
  • Page 43 Flash Method Pop-Up Auto (With Digital Red-Eye Reduction) Auto + Red-Eye Reduction (With Pre-Flash and Digital Red-Eye Reduction) Flash Modes Flash Fill (With Digital Red-Eye Reduction) Wide: 0.5 – 5.5 m at ISO 400, Smart Capture, Shooting Range Tele: 2.2 – 3. m at ISO 800, Smart Capture, Internal Memory: Approx.

  • Page 44: Prompts And Warning Messages

    Prompts and Warning Messages Message Description Action Replace new batteries or recharge The camera battery is used up. It is a warning indicating Warning! Battery exhausted Li-ion battery. The camera will shut that the camera is going to shut down. down in 2 seconds.
  • Page 45 Message Description Action Retry taking the panoramic Image cannot be saved, improper The saved panoramic pictures cannot be stitched. picture. The message will alignment. Please try again. disappear after 2 seconds. The camera cannot be updated during the firmware The camera will shut down in 2 Firmware update failed.
  • Page 46 Message Description Action Remove SD card and switch the lever on the side of card Write Protect ! The SD card is locked. to UNLOCK. The message will disappear after 2 seconds. Replace SD card with another that has available Card Full ! Indicates that the SD card is full.
  • Page 47 Message Description Action This image cannot be The file format does not support editing or the The message will disappear after 2 seconds. edited. edited file cannot be edited again. This indicates that the SD card exceeded the Exceeded maximum maximum number of folders (999).

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Solution Camera does not turn on • The battery has been depleted. • Recharge the battery. • The battery is not inserted • Correctly reinstall the battery. correctly. Camera turns off suddenly during • The batteries have been depleted. •...
  • Page 49 Problem Possible Causes Solution Saving data to memory card is slow • Using a memory card below Class • Use an SD card with write Class higher than 4 4 may result in slower recording to improve performance. times. Cannot write to the memory card •...
  • Page 50 Printed in China Follow us on © 202 General Imaging Company GE-X2600-EN-0...

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