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