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Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity
Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product. Declaration of Conformity Model Name : H855 Trade Name : GE Responsible Party : General Imaging Co. Address : 2158 W.190th Street,... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
• Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire. • Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the batteries. • Use GE charger in the package to charge the lithium battery only (for G1 and E series). Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children. -
Page 5: Before You Start
BEFORE YOU START Preface Thank you for purchasing GE digital cameras. 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 WARNING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 ... - Page 8 LCD Screen display ...28 Still shooting mode display ...28 Video shooting mode display ...30 Playback mode display ...31 Scene mode ...32 Sport ...32 Children ...32 Indoor ...32 Leaf ...32 Snow ...33 Sunset ...33 Fireworks ...33 Glass ...33 Museum ...33 Landscape ...33 Night landscape ...33 Night portrait ...33 Return to the scene mode palette ...34...
- Page 9 Digital Zoom ...49 Histogram ...50 Slow shutter ...50 Movie menu ...51 Cont. AF (Continuous AF) ...51 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)..52 Stabilization ...52 Playback menu ...53 Protect ...53 Delete ...54 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ...55 Info. Box (Information Box) ...56 Trim ...56 Resize ...57 Rotate ...57...
- Page 10 Connecting to a PictBridge compatible printer ...71 Setting the USB mode ...71 Using the PictBridge menu ...73 Print with date ...73 Print without date ...74 Print index ...75 Print DPOF ...76 Exit ...76 Appendices ...77 Specifications ...77 Error messages ...81 Troubleshooting ...83...
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Page 11: 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. (The accessories will vary based on model purchased and are noted below.) Rechargeable Camera Lithium-ion battery... -
Page 12: Camera Views
Camera views : H855 Front View H855 Back View Right View Navigation Pad... -
Page 13: Bottom View
Top View Flash Lens AF assist beam/Timer indicator LCD screen Status LED Left View 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: Inserting The Battery
Charging the battery and Inserting 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.
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Page 16: Inserting An Optional Sd/Sdhc Card
Inserting an optional SD/SDHC card 1. Open the battery compartment. Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use of 64MB to 4GB memory card is recommended for reliable data storage. 2. Insert an optional 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 GE 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 / 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 LCD screen to indicate the current camera settings and status. To learn more about the displayed icons, see “LCD Screen display” on page 38. 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 six 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. (The WB setting is only available when the camera is in the Manual mode). To set the white balance, do the following: button to enter the Function 1. -
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 in bright conditions. (The ISO setting is only available when the camera is in the Manual mode). -
Page 27: Quality
Quality The quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the images. Higher quality settings give better photos, but will take up more memory space. To set the image quality, do the following: button to enter the Function 1. Press the menu. -
Page 28: Size
The bigger the number of recorded pixels is, the better the image quality becomes. As the number of recorded pixels becomes smaller, you will be able to record more frames on a memory card. (See page 26 for the GE digital camera available size settings). -
Page 29: Color
Color The color setting allows you to add artistic effects directly when taking shots. You can try different color tones to alter the mood of your pictures. (The Color setting is only available when the camera is in the Manual mode). To set the image color, do the following: button to enter the Function 1. - Page 30 • Size settings in shooting mode. (•: available) Icon File size (Pixels) 0.3M: 640×480 1024×768 1600×1200 2048×1536 2272×1704 2560×1920 5M(16:9): 3088×1737 6M(3:2): 3088×2058 6M(16:9): 3312×1863 Model name : H855 • • • • • •...
- Page 31 Icon File size (Pixels) 3088×2320 7M(3:2): 3312×2208 7M(16:9): 3696×2079 3312×2488 9M(3:2): 3696×2464 9M(16:9): 4032×2268 10M: 3696×2776 10M(3:2): 4032×2688 12M: 4032×3024 Model name : H855 • •...
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Page 32: 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 33 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.
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Page 34: 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 35: Playback Mode Display
14 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: Return To The Scene Mode Palette
Return to the scene mode palette 1. In Scene mode, press the enter the Function menu. 2. Press the button to return to the scene mode palette. You can also set the Image Quality and Image Size from the Function menu. For more setting details on the options, refer to “Advanced function menu”... - Page 39 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.
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Page 40: Image Stabilization Mode
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 ) mode. - Page 41 The stabilizer function is used for less blur picture caused by hand shake under a dark environment, the camera would increase the ISO level under the mode to have a higher shutter speed. This function may not help to take a clear picture about a fast moving target, a car passing by with a speed etc.
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Page 42: 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 43: 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 44 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 video playback, you can use the Up/Down navigation buttons to adjust the volume of playback. During the slow motion playback, you can use the Left/Right navigation buttons to adjust the speed of playback.
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Page 45: 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 46: Thumbnail View
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. With sufficient battery and at least 1GB of available memory, up to 30 minutes of footage can be recorded per movie. -
Page 47: Using Zoom Playback (For Still Pictures Only)
Using zoom playback (for still pictures only) The 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 48: Using The Delete 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 49: 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 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 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 51: 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 52: Cont.shot (Continuous Shot)
Cont. Shot (Continuous shot) Use this setting to perform continuous shoot- ing. Once in this mode, you must continuously hold the shutter button to use this function. Four options are available: • Off: Capture the sequential shot till card full. •... -
Page 53: Quick 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 54: 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 55: 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 56: Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) See “Expo Metering“ section on page 47. Stabilization See “Stabilization“ section on page 36. -
Page 57: 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 58: 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 59: 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 60: Info. Box (Information Box)
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. (About the display icon please refer to page 31). -
Page 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: 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 65: Beep
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. To change this setting: 1. Select the Beep setting from the Setup menu as described previously. -
Page 66: 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 67: 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 off: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, and Always on. • Camera off: 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and Always on. -
Page 68: 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 69: Copy To Card (Copy 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 70: Reset Settings
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. -
Page 71: Connections
CONNECTIONS Connecting to a TV You can connect your camera to your television, computer, or printer to view pictures you have taken. 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 72: 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 that the camera is correctly configured to connect with a PC. - Page 73 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. Start a computer to which ArcSoft software has been installed. 2. Make sure both the camera and PC are turned on.
- Page 74 Window 2000 Professional Click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon ( in the taskbar and select [Stop USB Mass Storage Device] from the menu displayed. Macintosh Drag the untitled icon to the Trash. ("Untitled")
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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 a printer, regardless of brand. To find out if a printer is PictBridge compat- ible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check the manual for specifica- tions.With the PictBridge function on your camera, you can print the captured photos... -
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 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 78: 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 79: 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 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 before hand. See “DPOF” section on page 52. 1. Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu. The following screen appears. 2. -
Page 81: Appendices
Appendices Specifications : H855 "Design and specifications are subject to change without notice." Effective Image Sensor Pixels Image Sensor Focal Length F = [35mm film equivalent] [28mm (Wide) ~ 140mm (Tele)] F number Lens Lens Construction Optical Zoom Focusing Range... - Page 82 Shooting Modes Face-Detection Red-eye Removal Panorama Stitching LCD Display H855 : 8MP, 7MP (3:2), 6MP (16:9), 5MP, 3MP, 2MP, 1MP, 0.3MP 640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps, 320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps Best, Fine, Normal Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Image Compression: MPEG4, Audio: G.711 [Monoaural] WAVE [Monoaural] (Max 60 seconds)
- Page 83 ISO Sensitivity AF Method Light Metering Method Exposure Control Method Exposure Compensation Shutter Speed Continuous Shooting Playback Modes White Balance Control Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection, AF Assist Beam (On/Off) Artificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame) ProgramAE (AE-lock available) ±2 EV in 1/3 steps...
- Page 84 Internal Flash (Shooting Range) Recording Media Other Features Jacks Power Battery Charger 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 Gno. 6.5 (ISO 100) (Shooting Range) Wide: Approx. 0.3m~3.9m / Tele: Approx.
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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 No sound file Image cannot be saved Explanation • The memory card is not inserted. • The memory card is not formatted. (See P.60) •... - Page 86 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...
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Page 87: 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 88 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.