User Manual
E1250TW
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 n the U.S.A.
Tested To Comply Wth 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 n 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.
Declaraton of Conformty
Model Name: E1250TW
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 location
to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the
camera. We suggest you wait for a while before turning
on the camera.
No compensation for loss of recordings. Loss of record-
ings cannot be compensated for if a malfunction 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 included 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 upgrad-
ing 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
Safety information
Thank you for purchasing this GE digital camera. Please
read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place
for future reference.
Copyrght
© Copyright 2009 General Imaging Company. All rights
reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, trans-
mitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, 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.
Please read the following important information care-
fully 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 bat-
teries 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 extreme
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 damaged.
• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for ex-
tended periods.
• Download all pictures and remove the batteries
from the camera if you are going to store the cam-
era 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 n ths 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 Dsplay on page 18.
LCD Screen notes:
Extremely high-precision technology has 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 process and the recording
is not affected in any way.
Avoid exposing the LCD screen to water; be sure
to remove any moisture on the LCD screen.
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
Movie mode on-screen icons ............................ 20
Playback mode on-screen icons ....................... 22
Screen Display ...................................................... 24
Basic operation.................................................26
How to take pictures .................................................. 26
Focus controls ...................................................... 27
Tips to preventing blurry images ..................... 27
How to playback images ........................................... 28
How to delete images ................................................. 31