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Page 1: User Manual
GE Digital Camera X Series : X500 User Manual Getting Started Basic operation Camera function controls Playback Using the Menus Camera connectivity Appendix... -
Page 2: Warning
Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product. Declaration of Conformity Model Name: X500 Trade Name: Responsible Party: General Imaging Co. Address: 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena, CA 90248, U.S.A. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Memory card notes: When using a new memory card, or a memory card that has been format the card with your digital camera before using it. memory card from your PC, as this may cause a memory card read error to occur when viewing photos on the memory card from the playback mode in your camera. -
Page 4: Before You Start
BEFORE YOU START Preface Thank you for purchasing this GE digital camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. Copyright © Copyright 2011 General Imaging Company All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted,... -
Page 5: About This Manual
• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods. • Download all pictures and remove the batteries from the camera if you are going to store the camera for long periods of time. • Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or solvent- based cleaners to clean the camera. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
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 CONTENTS ... 3 GETTING READY ... 7 Unpacking...7 Install Shoulder Strap and Lens Cap ...8 Camera Views ...9 Inserting the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) ... - Page 7 Quality ... 28 ... 28 Color ... 29 USING THE MODES ... 30 LCD Screen Display ... 30 Still Picture Mode Display ... 30 Video Shooting Mode Display ... 32 Playback Mode Display ... 33 Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) ... 34 Landscape ...
- Page 8 Auto Program Exposure... 39 Shutter Priority ... 40 Aperture Priority ... 41 Manual Mode... 41 PLAYBACK ... 42 Viewing Photos and Videos ... 42 Thumbnail View ... 43 Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) ... 44 Using the Delete Button ... 45 USING THE MENUS ...
- Page 9 LCD Brightness ... 64 Power Saver ... 65 Zone ... 65 Date/Time ... 66 Language ... 66 File and Software ... 66 File Numbering ... 67 Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to memory card) ... 67 Reset Settings ... 68 FW Version (Firmware version) ...
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Page 10: Getting Ready
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. USB Cable Warranty Card Lens Cap Shoulder Strap CD-ROM... -
Page 11: Install Shoulder Strap And Lens Cap
Install Shoulder Strap and Lens Cap Install Shoulder Strap Install Lens Cap... -
Page 12: Camera Views
Camera Views Front View Back View... -
Page 13: Right View
Left View Top View Right View Bottom View... - Page 14 AF Assist/Timer Indicator Flash Lamp Microphone Lens LCD Screen Status Indicator Electronic Viewfinding Window/ LCD Screen Button Playback Button DISP Exposure Compensation Button Menu Button Delete Button/Up Button Macro Button/Right Button Self-timer Button/Down Button Flash Button/Left Button OK Button USB/AV Port Handle Flash On Button Speaker...
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Page 15: Sd/Sdhc Card (Not Included)
Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) 1. Open the battery compartment. 2. Insert the enclosed batteries into the battery slot according to the correct polarity as shown below. - Page 16 3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory card slot as shown. Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use 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.
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Page 17: Turning On And O
After the camera is powered on, set the camera to Auto mode by turning the Mode dial at the top of the top of the camera language setting page will appear. Setting Language and Date/Time Language and Date/Time Setup menu will appear. Use the following procedures to set the camera to your preferences: 1. -
Page 18: Set Date/Time
Set Date/Time 1. Press the button and use the Up/Down button to select the the General Setup menu tab. Press the enter the Date/Time menu. press Up/Down buttons to adjust values. 3. Press the button to 15 15... -
Page 19: Using The Mode Dial
Using the Mode Dial modes are listed as follows: Mode Name Icon Auto mode Take still pictures in automatic mode. ASCN mode Have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures. This setting allows you to choose the EV value and the camera will select both the shutter speed and Program AE aperture automatically . -
Page 20: About The Lcd Screen
About the LCD Screen When you turn the camera on, various icons are shown 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 30. LCD Screen notes: Extremely high-precision technology has been used to manufacture the LCD screen so that most of the pixels are... - Page 21 the LCD screen. To switch between the LCD screen and the button. When selecting evf/lcd switch button 18 18...
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Page 22: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION Shooting in Auto Mode Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While your photos for best results. To start shooting, do the following: 1. Push ON/OFF to turn on the camera. 2. Switch the Mode dial to Auto mode ( 3. -
Page 23: Open Flash
Open Flash in lighting to achieve better illumination of a subject with pronounced shadows. 3. Press the Left/Right button to select from the following 6 modes: • Flash: Auto button. existing light conditions. • Flash: Red-eye reduction • • • Flash: Slow Synchro This allows for night scenery photos that include people in the foreground. -
Page 24: Self-Timer
Self-timer This setting allows the photographer to set the camera for shutter 2 seconds, or 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. 1. Press the Down button to enter the Self-timer menu. 2. Press the Left/Right button to select the following three modes: •... -
Page 25: Macro Mode
Macro Mode The Macro setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close- up photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects very close to the camera. 1. Press Right button to enter the Macro menu. 2. Press the Left/Right button to select the following two modes: •... -
Page 26: Face Detection
Face Detection The face detection mode detects people's faces and focuses on them resulting in clearer images. Face detection is engaged by default in most modes unless it is disabled by the user. Face detection is disabled in Panorama Mode. 1. -
Page 27: Smile Detection
Smile Detection The Smile Detection feature automatically detects and captures a person's smile. 1. In shooting mode, Press the Face Detection button until the Icon appears on the LCD screen 2. Point the camera at the subject, and press the Shutter button half way to focus . - Page 28 While in Shooting mode, press the button to reduce blurred images caused by hand shake. The LCD will display either the 25 25...
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Page 29: Advanced Functions Menu
Advanced Functions Menu The Advanced Functions Menu of the camera include Image functions allow advanced users better control for shooting To set the Advanced Functions: 1. Pull up the Advanced Function Menus by pressing button. 2. Press Down button to enter the advanced function selection screen, press Left/Right button to select the function that you want to set. -
Page 30: Wb (White Balance)
WB (White Balance) The White Balance allows you to adjust the color temperature reproduction. The options for White Balance include: • WB: Auto • WB: Daylight • WB: Cloudy • WB: Fluorescent • WB: Fluorescent CWF • WB: Incandescent • WB: Manual (Press the Shutter button to detect The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera's sensor based on the brightness of the scene. -
Page 31: Quality
Quality The camera's quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the images. Higher quality settings produce better quality photos, but will take up more memory space. There are three options for picture quality: • : Quality: Best • : Quality: Fine •... -
Page 32: Color
Color mood of your pictures. The color options include: • Color: Auto • Color: Vivid • Color: Black & White • Color: Sepia... -
Page 33: Using The Modes
USING THE MODES LCD Screen Display Still Picture Mode Display P S A Mode: 1 Shooting Mode Icons 2 AF Mode 3 Expo Metering 5 Image Quality Auto mode Manual mode Panorama ASCN mode mode Scene mode Portrait Program AE Shutter priority Aperture priority Single-AF... - Page 34 6 Remaining number of pictures 7 Memory card/built-in memory 8 Battery Status 10 Zoom 11 ISO Value (Adjustable only in P S A Manual Mode) 12 Histogram 13 Exposure compensation 14 Shutter speed 15 Aperture value 16 Focus Frame 18 Continuous Shot 19 Face Detection 20 Picture Color (Adjustable only in...
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Page 35: Video Shooting Mode Display
Video Shooting Mode Display Mode : 1 Video Mode icon 2 Continuous AF 3 Metering Spot Center AiAE 4 Video Quality 5 Focus Frame 6 Self-timer 7 Remaining Time for Video Recording 8 Memory Card/Built-in Memory 9 Battery Status 11 Zoom 13 Recording Status Icon 10-sec Recording standby... -
Page 36: Playback Mode Display
Playback mode display Mode: 1 Play Mode icon 3 File protection 4 Picture Number 5 Memory Card/Built-in Memory 6 Battery Status 7 Image Zoom 8 The current display area 10 Memory Space (this picture/Total number of pictures) 11 Recording Date and Time 12 OK:PLAY 13 HDR... -
Page 37: Auto Scene Mode (Ascn)
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) In the "ASCN detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be automatically selected. Icon Mode name Icon Mode name Landscape Mode Portrait Mode Night Portrait Backlit Portrait To use "ASCN": 1. Turn the mode dial to "ASCN", The LCD screen will display the following icons. -
Page 38: Night Portrait
Night Portrait When you taken 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 pictures. -
Page 39: Scene Mode (Scn)
Flash Mode, Self-timer, Macro Mode, and Exposure Compensation are disabled in Panorama Mode. Panorama Mode can stitch 2 or 3 pictures maximum. Manual Scene Mode (SCN) In Manual Scene mode, you can select from a total of 20 scene types to match your needs. The camera will automati- cally adjust to the optimal settings based on the scene type that is chosen. -
Page 40: Sport
Select a scene using the Up/Down/Left/Right button and press button. Icon Mode Name Icon Sport Snow Museum Children Sunset Landscape Beach Gathering Fish eye Photo frame Sport For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp action shots with minimal blur. Mode Name Indoor Indoor For indoors. -
Page 41: Leaf
Leaf For plants. Capture brilliant shots of greenery and blossoms. Sunset For sunsets. Capture subjects in strong sunlight. Glass For objects behind transparent glass. Landscape For landscapes. Vivid reproduction of green and blue. Night Portrait For portraits against night scenery. Beach For taking pictures in areas with strong sunlight. -
Page 42: Portrait Mode
Portrait Mode In Portrait Mode, the camera is set to automatically adjust exposure for realistic capture of skin tones. 1. Turn the mode dial to select Portrait Mode ( 2. Once in this mode, you can use other functions, such as Auto Program Exposure When selecting P (Auto Program Exposure) mode, you can adjust the combined value of EV value, shutter speed and... -
Page 43: Shutter Priority
3. Press Up/Down button to take the parameter adjustment. 4. Press the button to engage the settings and enter the shooting screen. Shutter speed is adjustable between 30 and 1/2000; EV value is adjustable between +2.0 and 2.0. and shutter value of the current detection will display in the lower, left corner of the screen. -
Page 44: Aperture Priority
Aperture Priority When selecting A (Aperture Priority) mode, you can adjust background and foreground. A small aperture opening will keep both the background and main object in clear focus. 1. Set the mode dial to A and press the Aperture Priority setting's menu. 2. -
Page 45: Playback
PLAYBACK Viewing Photos and Videos To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen: 1. After pressing the button, the last photo or video clip taken will display 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 memory card. -
Page 46: Thumbnail View
When playing movie, press Up/Down arrow button mute the volume, press the down arrow until the mute Thumbnail View appears. When in Playback mode, press one end of the Zoom button ( ) to display the thumbnail of photos and videos on the screen. -
Page 47: Using Zoom On Playback (For Still Pictures Only)
4. Use Up/Down/Left/Right button to select a picture or video clip, press the The Date Folder is displayed in order based on the shooting date. If the indicator appears on the LCD, then a movie Press the button to restore a preview icon to its 44 44 Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) allows you to magnify photos between 2x to 8x. -
Page 48: Using The Delete Button
Using the Delete Button In Playback Mode, you can press the Up/Delete button to delete an unwanted photo or video. To delete pictures or videos: 1. Press the button to switch to playback mode. 2. Select a picture or video clip you want to delete with the Left/Right button. -
Page 49: Using The Menus
USING THE MENUS Photo Menu P S A Mode: In any of the above Photo Modes, press the the Photo Menu. To adjust each setting: 1. In the Photo Menu, use the Left/Right button to select the Tab (at the top of the screen) corresponding to the page containing the function you wish to change. -
Page 50: 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 in the center of the LCD screen to focus on the subject. • Multi-AF: The camera automatically focuses the subject AF-assist Beam assist beam is useful for focusing in the dark or in low lighting conditions. -
Page 51: Continuous Af
Continuous AF With Continuous AF is turned on, the camera will continu- ally adjust focus automatically in response to any camera or subject movement. Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) of view to be metered. • Spot metering targets a small area in the center of the •... -
Page 52: Continuous Shot
Continuous Shot Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. After entering this mode, you can shoot multiple images by continuously holding the shutter button down. • • Unlimited: Press and hold down the shutter button to shoot continuously until you release the shutter button or when the memory card has run out of space. -
Page 53: Date Imprint
Date Imprint Include a Date/Time stamp in the photo image. • • Date • Date / Time 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. -
Page 54: Digital Zoom
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Page 55: Movie Menu
Movie Menu Mode: In the Movie Mode, press the button to go to the corre- sponding Movie menu. 1. In the Movie menu, switch between the Movie Setup or select the tab with the function you want to adjust and press the Down button. -
Page 56: Continuous Af
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) Set metering mode for various lighting conditions. Three options are available: • Spot • Center •... -
Page 57: Playback Menu
Playback Menu Mode : In Playback mode, press the button to enter the Playback menu. The following section provides detailed instructions on the various menu options. Protect To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally To protect/unprotect a picture or video: 1. -
Page 58: Delete
3. Press the button to select Yes to lock displayed photos or videos, or select De-protection to unlock, then press Up/Down button to select Back to return to the playback menu. After selecting Reset, all previous protection settings will be cancelled. Delete •... -
Page 59: Dpof (Digital Print Order Format)
• Delete All: 1. In the Delete option, select All and then press the button. select Back to return to the menu. • Delete Date Folder: 1. In the Delete option, press Folder. 2. Use the Up/Down button to select Date Folder to be deleted, press menu) and then press The “... -
Page 60: Trim
Trim The Trim setting allows you crop photos an save them as new pictures. To trim a picture: 1. With the camera in Playback mode press the menu button to access the Photo Menu. Then use the Left/Right button and select the "playback setup 2" tab. Use the Down button to select Trim and press the function button to enter the Trim sub-menu. -
Page 61: Rotate
Resize resolution, and saves it as a new picture. 1. Select the Resize setting from the Playback menu as described previously. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a picture 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a resolution (1024X768 or 640X480 Back to cancel and return to the Playback menu. -
Page 62: Red-Eye Reduction
Red-eye Reduction 1. Select the Red-eye Reduction in the Playback menu as described previously. 2. Use the Left/Right button to select the picture that requires red eye removal. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons and select Yes to Back to cancel and return to the Playback menu. -
Page 63: Slideshow
Slideshow This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a slideshow. 1. Select Slideshow and press the Right button to enter the Slideshow options menu. and press or Right button to enter and adjust settings. Press 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Start to run the slideshow or Cancel to return to the Playback menu. -
Page 64: Menu Wallpaper
Use UP/Down button to select the Welcome Wallpaper option, button then press press or Right button to select the welcome wallpaper, press Left button to return to last page, and press the menu. • User • GE Logo to exit... - Page 65 Back To Default: Use Up/Down button to select the Back to Default option, press the or Right button to select whether to take the default settings, press Left Button to return to last page, and press to exit the menu. •...
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Page 66: Setup Menu
Setup Menu P S A Mode : The Setup menu for the camera is available in all modes. Each menu page can be selected by pressing the switching between tabs with the Left/Right button. To adjust the settings: 1. Select the menu tab that corresponds with the function you want to adjust and press the Down button. -
Page 67: Beep
Beep Use this setting to adjust the volume of the beep emitted when buttons are pressed and change the tones for the Shutter To change this setting: 1. Select the Beep setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to switch between 3. -
Page 68: Power Saver
Power Saver This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your batteries. Follow the steps after a period of inactivity. 1. Select the Power Save setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. -
Page 69: Date/Time
Date/Time See “Setting the Date and Time“ section on page 15. Language See “Setting the Language“ section on page 14. File / Software Format Memory Please note: formatting enables you to delete all contents in the memory card and built-in memory, including protected To use this setting: 1. -
Page 70: File Numbering
File Numbering After you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it and is saved in another folder on the memory card. 1. Select File Numbering in the File/Software menu, then press Right. 2. Select the option with the Up/Down button and press the Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to memory card) to the memory card. -
Page 71: Reset Settings
1. Select Reset Settings in the File/Software menu, then press Right. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No. Then press the 68 68 FW Version (Firmware Version) Select FW Version in the File/Software menu, then press Right. the following website: www.ge.com/digitalcameras and look under Support. -
Page 72: Connections
CONNECTIONS Video System Use this feature to switch the video system from either NTSC or PAL. 1. Select Video System in the Transmission menu, then press Right. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select NTSC or PAL. Then press the The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to setting will vary between regions. -
Page 73: Connecting To A Pc
Connecting to a PC Use the USB cable and ArcSoft software (CD-ROM) supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to a computer. 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 1. - Page 74 5. Disconnect the camera once transfer is completed. If the USB option is set to [PC] : If the USB option is set to [PC (PTP) ] : Remove the camera from the system as described below cable. 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 appeared menu.
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Page 75: Connecting To A Pictbridge Compatible Printer
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer PictBridge allows printing images from a memory card in a digital camera directly to printer is PictBridge compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check your camera, you can print the captured photos directly to a PictBridge compatible printer using the supplied USB cable, without the need for a PC. -
Page 76: Connecting The Camera And Printer
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. -
Page 77: Using The Pictbridge Menu
Using the PictBridge Menu After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge menu will appear. Select a menu item with the Up/Down button and press the Right button or button to enter the item. Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting. -
Page 78: Print Without Date
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. 5. Select Yes to print or exit, then press Print without date Use this setting to print the photos without dates on them. 1. -
Page 79: Print Index
2. Select Yes to print or exit, then press the button again. 5. Select Yes to print or exit, then press the button again. Print index You can use this setting to print an index of all the photos cur- rently in your camera's memory. -
Page 80: 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 beforehand. See “DPOF” section on page 56. 1. Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu. The follow- ing screen will appear. -
Page 81: Appendices
APPENDICES Image Sensor Focal Length F = F number Lens Construction Optical Zoom Focusing Range Anti-Handshake Digital Zoom 16.0 Megapixels 16.5 Megapixels [1/2.3” (CCD)] 4.9mm (Wide) ~ 73.5mm (Tele) 27mm (Wide) ~ 405mm (Tele) F3.0 (Wide) ~ F5.2 (Tele) 14 elements in 11 groups... - Page 82 Number of Still Image Recording Movie Pixels Image Compression DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Still Image File Format Movie Shooting Modes Smile Detection Blink Detection Face-Detection Red-eye Removal 16MP, 12MP(16:9), 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 2MP(16:9), 0.3MP 640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps, 320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps Best, Fine, Normal Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Quick Time Motion JPEG, Audio: G.711 [Monaural] Auto, Manual, Auto Scene, Scene (Sport, Indoor, Snow, Fireworks, Museum, Night...
- Page 83 Pan-Capture Panorama LCD Display ISO Sensitivity AF Method Light Metering Method Exposure Control Method Exposure Compensation Shutter Speed Continuous Shooting Playback Modes White Balance Control 2.7 inch (230,400 pixels) LTPS (low-temperature polycrystalline silicon) TFT color Auto, ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200 frame) ProgramAE (AE-lock available) ±2 EV in 1/3 Step increments 4 ~ 1/2000 second (Manual 30 s) Approx.
- Page 84 Internal Flash (Shooting Range) Recording Media Other Features Jacks Power Shooting Capability (Battery Performance) Operation Environment Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro Shooting Range Wide: Approx. 0.3m~7.0m / Tele: Approx. 1.2m ~ 4.0m Internal Memory: 13.7MB SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 16GB support) PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-language Sup port...
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Page 85: Error Messages
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 Explanation • The memory card is not inserted. • The memory card is not formatted. •... - Page 86 Messages Card is not formatted, format? This image cannot be deleted Cannot record movie Warning!! Camera recording, please wait. Warning!! Battery exhausted. No connection Print error Cannot print Explanation • • The picture or video you are trying to delete is protected. •...
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Page 87: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Camera does not turn on. operation. The picture is blurred. saved. Possible causes • The battery has run out. • The battery is not inserted cor- rectly. • The battery has run out. • The lens is dirty. •... - Page 88 Problem No picture is taken when pressing the Shutter button. Images cannot print from the con- nected printer. Possible causes • The memory card is full. • No available space to store the • The Mode dial is in Playback mode. •...