User Manual imagination at work GETTING READY GE Digital Camera MODE OVERVIEW Power PRO Series: X600 BASIC OPERATION PLAYBACK USING THE MENUS CONNECTIONS APPENDICES...
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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. •...
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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. •...
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• 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.
CONTENTS WARNING ............. MODE OVERVIEW ..........20 Display Setting .................20 SAFETY NOTES .............2 LCD Screen Display ..............2 CONTENTS ............5 Overview of the screen icons in photo shooting mode ..............2 GETTING READY ..........9 Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode ...23 Accessories Included ..............9 Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback Mode ..24 Attaching the Lens Cap and Shoulder Strap .....0...
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BASIC OPERATION ..........36 PLAYBACK.............46 Using EVF (Electronic View Finder) ........36 Viewing Photos and Videos ...........46 Using the Zoom Function ............36 Thumbnail View ...............47 Focus Setting ................37 Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) ....48 Macro Mode ................37 Slideshow ..................49 Self-Timer Setting ..............38 Continuous Capture Group Playback ........49 Open Flash ................39 Photos and Video Deletion ............50...
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AF-Assist Beam ..............55 Protect ................63 Digital Zoom ..............55 Delete ................64 Date Imprint ..............55 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format).......65 Quick Review ..............56 Trim ..................66 Custom Settings ..............56 Setup Menu ................67 Movie Menu................57 Beep ...................67 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ......57 Power Saver ..............68 Image Pixel ...............58 Language ................68 VIS ..................58...
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CONNECTIONS ............72 APPENDICES ............82 Connecting to a Computer ............72 Specifications ................82 Setting the USB Mode ............72 Prompts and Warning Messages .........86 Transferring files to your computer......72 Troubleshooting ...............90 Video System ................73 Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode ........74 Supported HDMI Connections ..........75 Connecting HDMI-Ready TV .........75 Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer ....76 Setting the USB Mode ............76...
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. Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Shoulder Strap AC Adapter CD-ROM Lens Cap Battery USB Cable User Manual...
Charging Battery Before you charge your battery, you should turn the camera 3. When the camera is turned off, you can also connect the off and insert the battery. camera to your PC using a USB cable to charge the battery. .
Installing Battery and Memory Card . Open the battery cover. 2. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct position as shown in the following diagram:...
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3. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as 4. Close the battery cover. shown in the diagram below: Write protection buckle The memory card (SD/SDHC) is optional and not included in all camera packaging. If you have to purchase a memory card, select one with storage capacity between 4GB and 32GB to ensure correct data storage.
Turning Camera On and Off Symbol Description Turn the power switch to turn on/off the camera. In the instructions below, the following symbols may be used throughout this manual on how to operate the camera. This is to facilitate better understanding. Power Switch [Button name]:...
Set your Language, Date/Time Set your Language, Date/Time after the first power-on 4. Press the up/down arrow button to select「Language」 and press the button or right arrow button to enter 1. When you turn the camera on for the first time, the the menu.
Resetting Date/Time 7. Press the button and the following snapshot screen func menu appears. After you set your Date/Time for the first time, follow the instructions below to reset date and time. . Turn the camera on via the power switch. 2.
MODE OVERVIEW Display Setting Clean: Does not display any additional icons on screen Press the button to display the settings: Classic, Full, Off. Default Mode: Displays the camera parameters on screen 1234 F3.2 F3.2 1/50 -0.3 Grid: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram 1234 F3.2 F3.2...
LCD Screen Display Overview of the screen icons in photo shooting mode Shooting Mode Icons Auto Mode Manual Mode Shutter Priority Program AE 1234 x3.5 Panorama Mode Face Beautifier Black and White Scene Mode Custom Settings F3.2 1/50 -0.3 2 Macro Mode 3 Zoom Display (By turning the zoom lever) 4 Number of remaining shots...
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3 Exposure Compensation (EV value) Slow Sync. + Red-Eye (Adjustable only in Mode) Red-Eye Reduction 4 Shutter Speed (Adjustable only in Mode) 2 Self-Timer 5 Aperture Value (Adjustable only in Mode) 6 Focus Frame Self-timer Off 7 Eye-Fi ON (with signal) 2 sec 8 Expo Metering 0 sec...
Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode 6 SD Memory Card/Built-In Memory 7 Battery Status 8 Video Quality 9 Picture Color 00:56 0 VIS Exposure Compensation (EV value) 2 Eye-Fi ON (with signal) 3 Expo Metering AiAE -0.3 Spot Center 4 AF Mode...
Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback Mode DPOF File 2 File Protection 3 Memory space (indicating the current number of photos and total number of photos) 4 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory 6/45 5 Battery Status 6 Zoom Magnification Area 7 Image Zoom Ratios 8 Image Zone 9 Shooting Date...
Using the Mode Dial This GE camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to manually switch between different modes with ease. The available modes are listed below: Mode Name Icon Description In this mode, the optimal conditions for taking pictures will be set based on the subject and Auto Mode environment.
Manual Mode Auto Mode Auto Mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While When selecting manual ( ) mode, you can set the aperture operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes and shutter speed manually. numerous camera settings to adjust your photos and videos .
Auto Program Exposure Shutter Priority When (Program AE) mode is selected, you can adjust the EV When (Shutter Priority) is selected, you can adjust the value and ISO value. shutter speed and EV value.The camera automatically sets the aperture value based on the shutter speed value to get the .
Face Beautifier Panorama Mode In Portrait Mode, the camera is set to automatically adjust With Panorama Mode, you can take a series of pictures which camera exposure for realistic portrayal of skin tones. will be stitched automatically into a ultra-wide panoramic picture by the camera.
4. Move or rotate the camera according to the set direction. Black and White When the range of movement or rotation meets the internal settings of the camera, the progress dialog In the of Black and White Mode, you can take pictures with along the indication arrow partially turns green.
In the Black and White Mode, the black and white effect has Scene Mode (SCN) the following 8 options: • Normal You can select an appropriate mode from the 25 scene modes according to the type of environment you are shooting. •...
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Scene Description Identifies the scene automatically; Person, Backlighting, Landscape, Macro, Night Scene, Night Auto Scene Scene Person, Auto. Landscape For landscapes and outdoor shots. Vivid reproduction of green and blue. For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp, action shots with minimal blur. This mode is not Sport recommended for shooting indoors.
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Scene Description Suitable for capturing fast moving objects to have a clear subject with a blurred background. Panning Shot For taking pictures of text, documents or white boards. Text Most suitable for capturing people with focus on their face. Portrait Fish Eye For interesting fish eye effect.
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) In “ASCN” scene mode, the camera can detect different environments intelligently and automatically select the best scene and photo settings for you. “ASCN” can intelligently detect the following scenes: Icon Mode Name Icon Mode Name Landscape Mode Night Landscape Mode Portrait Mode Macro Mode...
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Mode Name Description For landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure and reproduce vivid green and Landscape Mode blue colors. Most suitable for capturing people with focus on their faces. Portrait Mode When you take portraits at night, or in low light conditions, ASCN will automatically adjust the Night Portrait exposure for people and night scenes.
Custom Settings The user can store the frequently used shooting modes and 6. Select「Yes」to save or「No」to cancel. parameters and switch to this mode for quick adjustment. Follow the steps below: . Select any mode or scene mode to be stored. 2.
BASIC OPERATION Using the Zoom Function Using EVF (Electronic View Finder) EVF functions as the LCD, which can be used to observe the Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions: scene and objects and for playback, preview and menu Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom.
Focus Setting Macro Mode In different photo shooting modes, you can select different The Macro Setting is ideal for shooting small objects or focus methods. close-up photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects very close to the camera. .
Self-Timer Setting Use this function to take pictures at pre-set intervals. The • Self-Timer - 0 sec camera shutter speed can be set for 2 seconds, 0 seconds or A single picture is shot 0 seconds after the by smile detection. Shutter Button is pressed.
Open Flash The Flash is used to illuminate a subject in low light or for • Force Off fill-in lighting to achieve better illumination of a subject with Flash is disabled. pronounced shadows. • Flash Auto . Press the Flash Button to pop up the flash.
White Balance Setting The White Balance Setting allows you to adjust the color • temperature for different lighting sources to ensure the most accurate color reproduction. • Daylight Follow the steps below to set white balance of the camera: • Cloudy .
Continuous Capture Setting Follow the steps below to configure the Continuous Shot • Cont.Shot-High Speed (VGA) Settings: Continuously capture using VGA pixel, up to 60pix/sec with a maximum of 20 images. . Press the to enter the Continuous Shot Menu. •...
EV Setting Exposure Compensation The EV function menu of the camera includes functions, such as EV adjustment, shutter, aperture, etc. Using the The exposure compensation feature allows you to adjust the appropriate function settings can improve your pictures. light exposure value to control the brightness of the image. To select the best setting for optimum photos, follow these steps: .
Shutter Adjustment The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the You can adjust the shutter speed value. Selecting a higher camera's light sensor based on the brightness of the scene. To shutter speed will capture fast moving objects more clearly. improve the camera's sensor performance in darker Selecting a slower shutter speed will result in some motion environments, a higher ISO value is required.
Aperture Adjustment Using Quick Recording You can adjust the aperture size value. Selecting a large aperture opening will emphasize the point of focus and show a In shooting mode, press the Recording short cut button blurry background and foreground. A small aperture opening begin recording video.
i Button Function Menu Mode: • Salon The Image Color Setting allows you to select different color • Dreamy effects. . Press the button to select the Image Color Setting There are 4 Image Color options in Movie Mode Menu. •...
PLAYBACK Viewing Photos and Videos To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen: The function of each button during playback is described as follows: . After pressing the button, the last photo or video clip taken will be displayed on the LCD screen. Increase Volume Decrease Volume 2.
When playing a video, press the up/down arrow button Thumbnail View to adjust the volume; when the volume reaches zero, appears. When in Playback Mode, rotate the zoom wheel counter clockwise to the position to display thumbnail images of the photos and videos on the screen. W Zoom Out T Zoom In 00:00:47...
3 Press button to select continuous shooting playback Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) and date playback. The Zoom Wheel can also be used during playback. This allows you to magnify photos between 2x to 8x. . Press the button to switch to Playback Mode.
Slideshow Continuous Capture Group Playback This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a You can use this menu setting to playback a slideshow of a slideshow. group of photos with continuous capture. . Press button to enter playback screen. .
Photos and Video Deletion 4. Press the up/down arrow button to select「Delete One」 In playback mode, press the down arrow button ( ) to or「Back」and press the button to confirm. select your photos and videos. To delete photos or videos: Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered.
USING THE MENUS Photo Setup Menu Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Mode: Use this setting to select the "target" size of the camera's field . In Photo Shooting Mode, press the button to enter the func menu of view to be metered. Photo Shooting Menu.
Size The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by unintentional higher image resolution allows you to print that image in hand shake, low light or slow shutter speed. larger sizes without degrading the image quality.
Cont. AF Set Cont. AF used when you take pictures. Set HDR used when you take pictures. There are 2 options: There are 2 options: • Off • Off • On • On In Black and White, Panorama Mode, Face Beautifier, and SCN mode, HDR cannot be set.
Photo Shooting Setting Menu Quality Mode: The Quality Setting can be used to adjust the image . Press the button in Photo Shooting Mode and press the func compression ratio. menu up/down button to select There are three options for picture quality: 2.
AF-Assist Beam Date Imprint In a darker environment, AF Assist Beam can be turned on for Include a Date/Time stamp on the photo image. better focus. • Off Digital Zoom • Date Turn on or off the digital zoom. • Date / Time...
Quick Review Custom Settings This option allows quick review of the photos immediately Custom Settings stores the current photo shooting mode and after they are taken. Each photo is displayed on the LCD its parameters. The stored mode and parameters are directly screen based on the selected time.
Movie Menu Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Mode: Use this setting to select the "target" size of the camera's field of view to be metered. . Turn the mode dial, select the mode and press the func menu button to enter the Movie Menu. There are 3 options: 2.
Image Pixel When 280x720 60fps and 640x480 20fps are selected for animation video, the focal distance is .5 times of Set the image resolution used during video recording. that of other video sizes. This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by hand shake, low light and slow shutter speed.
Movie Setting Menu Digital Zoom Mode: Turn on or off the digital zoom. . Turn the Mode Dial and select to enter the video recording screen. 2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to func menu select , and press the button to enter the menu.
Playback Menu Mode: With the HDR function, pictures that are overexposed may be corrected to optimize the highlights and lowlights captured to . Press the button to display the playback screen and more accurately represent the actual scene. press button to enter the menu. func menu 2.
Red-Eye Reduction Rotate . In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to You can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture. select the photos to be edited. . In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to select the photos to be edited.
Resize . In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to select the photos to be edited. This setting allows you to resize a picture to a particular 2. Press the button, select the settings, and press resolution and saves it as a new picture. func menu button to display the settings screen.
Playback Setting Menu Protect Mode: To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally erased, use this setting to lock one or all of the files. . Press the button to show the playback screen, press the button, and press the up/down button to select func menu 2.
Delete 2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the sub-menu and press the button or right arrow button to show You can delete one or all photo/video files. the settings screen. There are 3 sub menus available: • One: Lock the selected photo or video if they are unprotected;...
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) 3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an option and press the button to confirm. The DPOF feature allows you to compile and select a group of pictures that you would like to print and will save your selection on the memory card so that you can use the SD The “...
Trim 3. Press the button and the「Save change?」prompt appears. Select「 」to change and save the picture. The Trim Setting allows you to crop photos and save them as new pictures. Select「 」to cancel changes and return to the trim prompt screen. .
Setup Menu Mode : 4. Press the up/down arrow button to select the item to be set and press the button or right arrow button to enter . Press the button in any mode and press the up/down the menu. func menu button to select...
Power Saver This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your camera's batteries. Follow the steps below to turn the LCD screen and camera off automatically after a consecutive period of inactivity. . Select「Power Saver」in the basic settings menu. Press button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
Zone File / Software The Zone setting is a useful function for your overseas trips. This feature enables you to display the local time on the LCD Format Memory screen while you are abroad. Please note: formatting enables you to delete all contents in .
Note that when you perform the Format Memory If there is no card available in the camera, this function function, it only formats the active memory. If an SD will not be displayed. memory card is inserted, the SD memory card is active and will be formatted.
Reset FW Version Use this setting to restore the camera to its original factory Use this setting to view the current camera firmware version. default settings. . Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to func menu . Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the...
CONNECTIONS Connecting to a Computer Transferring files to your computer You can use a USB cable to connect the camera and copy (transmit) photos to a computer, printer or other device. The computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive.
Video System Use this feature to switch the video system from either NTSC or PAL. . Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to func menu select and press the button to enter the menu. 2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode to accommodate different regional TV standards. The appropriate setting will vary between regions. This camera supports wireless connection of an Eye-Fi SD NTSC: USA, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc. Card.
Supported HDMI Connections Connecting HDMI-Ready TV HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface), is a fully digital audio/video transmission interface, through which 1. Use a High-Definition output terminal cable (optional) to uncompressed audio and video signals are transmitted. connect your camera to an HDMI compliant TV. Direct transmission of digital video signals to your TV reduces 2.
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer PictBridge technology allows printing of the photos saved in the memory card by the printer. To find out if a printer is PictBridge compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check the owner's manual for specifications.
Connecting to your Printer If the camera is not connected to a PictBridge compatible printer, the following error message will appear on the LCD . Make sure both the camera and printer are turned on. screen. 2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB port on your camera.
Using the PictBridge Menu After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge Menu Print (with Date) will appear. If you have set the date and time on your camera, the date and time will be recorded and saved with each photo you take. .
Print (without Date) 3. Press the up/down arrow button to select the number of copies for the currently displayed photo. Use this setting to print the photos without dates on them. 4. Press the button and the following screen will appear. .
Print Index You can print all photos in the camera via this function. . In the PictBridge menu, select「Print Index」and the screen as shown below appears. 5. Select「Yes」and press the button to confirm; select「Cancel」to cancel printing. 2. Select「Yes」and press the button to confirm;...
Print DPOF Images Exit To use DPOF printing, you must select your photos for printing Select「Exit」to exit the PictBridge menu. At this time, the using the DPOF settings beforehand. See “DPOF” section on message「Remove USB Cable!」appears on the screen. page 65. .
APPENDICES Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Active Image Sensor Pixels 4.4 Megapixels Total Image Sensor Pixels 5.40 Megapixels [/2.3"CMOS] Focal Length 4.7mm (Wide) — 22.2mm (Tele) [35mm film equivalent] [26mm (Wide) — 676mm (Tele)] F number F3.2 (Wide) —...
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4MP: 4320×3240, (3:2)2MP: 4320×2880, (6:9)0MP: 4320×2432, 8MP: 3264× Still Image Number of 2448, 5MP: 2592×944, 3MP: 2048×536, (6:9)2MP: 920×080, 0.3MP: 640×480 Recording 920×080 (30fps), 280×720 (60fps), 280×720 (30fps), 640×480 (30fps), 320×240 (30fps) Pixels Movie High-Speed Movie: 640×480 (20fps) Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal DCF, DPOF (Ver.) Support Still Image...
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LCD Display 2.7 inch (230k Pixels) ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO00/200/400/800/600/3200 Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Object Tracking, Face-Detection, AF Assist Light AF Method (On/Off) Artificial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Center-Weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to Center Exposure Metering Method of Frame), Face AE Exposure Control Method Program AE (AE-Lock Available), Shutter Priority Exposure Compensation...
Prompts and Warning Messages Message Description Action The camera battery is used up. It is a warning Replace with new batteries. The Warning! Battery exhausted. indicating that the camera is going to shut down. camera will shut down in 2 seconds. Lens obstruction, Re-start The lens is jammed or some foreign object is preventing Turn off the camera and restart it...
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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.
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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.
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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).
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. •...
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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 •...
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