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