User Manual
E1050TW
Digital Camera
Preparations
Basic operation
Camera function controls
Playback
Using the Menus
Camera connectivity
Appendix
EN
Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
For customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product
complies with the European requirements
for safety, health, environment and customer
protection. "CE" mark cameras are intended for
sales in Europe.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin
WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection
of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the
EU countries. Please do not throw the equipment
into the domestic refuse. Please use the return and
collection systems available in your country for the
disposal of this product.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Name : E1050TW
Trade Name : GE
Responsible Party : General Imaging Co.
Address : 2158 W. 190th Street,
Torrance, CA 90504, USA
Telephone Number : 1-800-730-6597
Conforms to the following Standards:
EMC: EN 55022:1998/A1:2000/A2:2003 Class B
EN 55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003
EN 61000-3-2:2000/A1:2001
EN 61000-3-3:1995/A1:2001
following the provision of the EMC Directive
(89/336/EEC,2004/108/EEC)
Safety precautions
Camera notes:
Do not store or use the camera in the following
types of locations:
• In the rain or very humid and dusty places.
• In a place where the camera can be exposed
directly to the sunlight or subject to high
temperature, e.g., inside a closed car in summer.
• In a place where the camera is subject to a high
magnetic field, e.g., near motors, transformers
or magnets.
Do not place the camera on a wet surface or
places where dripping water or sand may come
in contact with the camera, which may cause
irrepairable faults.
If the camera will not be used for a long period of
time, we suggest you remove the battery and the
memory card.
If the camera is moved suddenly from a cold loca-
tion to a warm place, moisture may condense in-
side the camera. We suggest you wait for a while
before turning on the camera.
No compensation for loss of recordings. Loss of
recordings cannot be compensated for if a mal-
function of your camera or recording media, etc,
makes the playback of recordings not possible.
Battery notes:
Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to
leak, become hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the
precautions given below.
• Do not expose the batteries to water, and take
particular care to keep the terminals dry.
• Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire.
• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify
the batteries.
• Use only the GE charger in the package to charge
the lithium battery.
Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small
children.
In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates
and the time for which they can be used shortens
markedly.
Memory card notes:
When using a new memory card, or a memory card
has been initialized by a PC, be sure to format the
card with your digital camera before using it.
To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC's
hard disk and then format the memory card if up-
grading the firmware.
Do not change or delete the directory names, or file
names in the memory card from your PC, as this may
make it impossible to use the card in your camera.
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 2008 General Imaging Company All
rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval sys-
tem, or translated into any language or computer
language, in any form, by any means, without
the prior written permission of General Imaging
Company.
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used
for identification purposes only and are properties
of their respective owners.
Safety information
Please read the following important information
carefully before using the product.
• Do not take apart or attempt to service the
camera yourself.
• Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper
handling may damage the product.
• Turn off the camera before inserting or removing
the battery and memory card.
• Use only the type of battery and charger that
came with your camera. Using other types of
batteries or chargers may damage the camera
and invalidate the warranty.
• When using Li-ion batteries in this product,
ensure that they are inserted correctly. Inserting
the batteries upside down can cause damage to
the camera and possibly start a fire.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
• Do not expose the camera to moisture, or ex-
treme temperatures. Extreme environments may
shorten the life of your camera or damage the
batteries.
• Do not use or store the camera in dusty, dirty, or
sandy areas, as its components may be dam-
aged.
• 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.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based,
or solvent-based cleaners to clean the camera.
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.
Symbols used in this manual
Throughout this manual, the following symbols
are used to help you locate information quickly
and easily.
Indicates the useful information to know.
Indicates the precautions to be taken
while operating the camera.
About the LCD screen
The LCD touch-screen (touch panel) can be
used to operate the camera.
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 18.
LCD Screen notes:
Extremely high-precision technology had
been used to manufacture the LCD screen
so that most of the pixels are operational
for use. However, there may be some minute
points (black, white, red, blue or green) that
constantly appear on the LCD screen. These
points are normal in the manufacturing pro-
cess and the recording is not affected in any
way.
If the LCD monitor is damaged, take
particular care with the liquid crystal
in the monitor. If any of the following
situations arise, take the urgent action
indicated.
• If liquid crystal comes in contact with your
skin, wipe the area with a cloth and then
wash thoroughly with soap and running
water.
• If liquid crystal gets into your eye, flush the
affected eye with clean water for at least 15
minutes and then seek medical assistance.
• If liquid crystal is swallowed, flush your
mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large
quantities of water and induce vomiting.
Seek medical assistance.
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
About the LCD screen...................................3
Contents .............................................................4
Getting ready .......................................... 8
Unpacking ......................................................8
Identifying the components .......................9
Charging the battery .................................11
Inserting the battery ..................................12
Inserting an optional SD/SDHC card ......13
Turning on and off ......................................15
Control touch panel ....................................15
Time and language setup .........................16
Time setup ..............................................16
Language setup ....................................17
LCD Screen display .....................................18
Still shooting mode display ................18
Onscreen icons while under
movie mode ...........................................20
Onscreen icon while under
playback mode ......................................21
Switch between screens .....................22
Basic operation ....................................24
How to take pictures ..................................24
Camera controls ...................................24
Focus controls .......................................25
Tips to preventing blurry images ......25
How to playback images ...........................26
How to delete images ................................28