User Manual
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GE Digital Camera
X Series : X5
Getting Started
Basic operation
Camera function controls
Playback
Using the Menus
Camera connectivity
Appendix
WARNING
Do not expose the camera battery pack or other accessories to
rain or humidity to prevent fire hazard or electric shock.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement
This device complies with 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" marked 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 European 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:
Trade Name:
Responsible Party: General Imaging Co.
Address:
X5
GE
1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena,
CA 90248, U.S.A.
Customer Service Telephone Number: +1-800-730-6597
(Outside U.S. & Canada: +1-310-755-6857)
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)
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Camera notes:
Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations:
• In the rain, 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 from
the camera and keep them in dry environment.
If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold location to a
warm place, moisture may condense inside the camera. We
suggest you wait for a while before turing on the camera.
If water has gotten inside the camera, turn off the camera and
remove the battery and memory card. Allow to air-dry for at
least 24 hours before using the camera again.
If camera overheats, while in use or charging, disconnect
charger and carefully remove batteries
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.
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• Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire.
• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the batteries.
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 first.
Do not change or delete the folder names or file names in the
memory card from your PC, as this may make it impossible to
recognize or misinterpret the original folder or file in your camera.
The photos taken by this camera are stored in the auto-generated
folder in SD card. Please do not store photos that are not taken by
this model of camera, as this may make it impossible to recognize
the picture when the camera is in playback mode. Please do not
expose the camera to harsh environments such as moisture or
extreme temperatures, which may shorten the life of your camera
or damage the batteries.
Do not remove memory card without turning the digital cam-
era off to avoid possible damage of your memory card.
Do not switch off the digital camera when a writing process is
on to avoid incomplete data writing and damaged pictures.
Align memory card correctly before inserting. Do not force
memory card into slot.
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.
Copyright
© Copyright 2010 General Imaging Company All rights
reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted,
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 Imag-
ing Company.
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identi-
fication purposes only and are properties of their respective
owners.
Please read the following important information carefully
before using the product.
• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera your-
self.
• Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper handling may
damage the product.
• Turn off the camera before inserting or removing the bat-
tery and memory card.
• Use only the type of battery that come with the camera.
Using other types of batteries may damage the camera
and invalidate the warranty.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
• Please not expose the camera to harsh environments
such as moisture, chemicals or extreme temperatures,
which 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.
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• 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 of time.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or solvent-
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based cleaners to clean the camera. To clean, wipe the
camera with a slightly damp soft cloth.
If water has gotten inside the camera, turn off the camera
and remove the battery and memory card. Allow to air-dry
for at least 24 hours before using the camera again.
• Do not touch lens.
• Do not place camera strap around a child's neck
• Always carry camera in a padded camera bag.
• When coming in from a cold to warm environment, avoid
condensation by placing camera in a cooler area an then
letting it warm up slowly to room temperature.
• Always place camera in a vibration-free surface.
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, however 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 precautions to be taken while operating the
camera.
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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
CONTENTS .................................................................... 3
GETTING READY ........................................................... 7
Unpacking ....................................................................................7
Install Shoulder Strap and Lens Cap ......................................8
Camera Views .............................................................................9
Inserting the Battery and
SD/SDHC Card (Not included) ............................................... 12
Turning On and Off ................................................................. 14
Setting Date/Time and Language ........................................ 14
Change Date/Time .......................................................... 14
Setting the Language .................................................... 15
Using the Mode Dial ................................................................ 16
About the LCD Screen ............................................................. 17
Electronic Viewfinder.............................................................. 18
BASIC OPERATION ..................................................... 19
Shooting in Auto Mode ........................................................... 19
Using the Zoom Function ....................................................... 19
Open Flash ................................................................................ 20
Self-timer/ Continuous Shot ................................................. 21
Macro Mode .............................................................................. 22
EV (Exposure Value)..............................................................22
Face Detection ........................................................................ 23
Smile Detection ....................................................................... 24
Blink Detection ......................................................................... 24
Stabilization .............................................................................. 25
Advanced Functions Menu .................................................... 26
WB (White Balance) ....................................................... 27
ISO ..................................................................................... 27
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Quality .............................................................................. 28
Size .................................................................................... 28
Color .................................................................................. 29
USING THE MODES ................................................... 30
LCD Screen Display ................................................................ 30
Still Picture Mode Display ............................................ 30
Video Shooting Mode Display ...................................... 32
Playback Mode Display ................................................. 33
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) ....................................................... 34
Landscape ....................................................................... 34
Portrait ............................................................................. 34
Night Portrait .................................................................. 35
Backlit Portrait ............................................................... 35
Night Landscape ............................................................ 35
Macro ................................................................................ 35
Auto ................................................................................... 35
Panorama ................................................................................. 35
Scene Mode (SCN) ................................................................... 37
Sport ................................................................................. 37
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Indoor ............................................................................... 37
Snow ................................................................................. 38
Fireworks ......................................................................... 38
Museum ............................................................................ 38
Night Landscape ............................................................ 38
Children ............................................................................ 38
Leaf ................................................................................... 38
Sunset ............................................................................... 38
Glass ................................................................................. 38
Landscape ....................................................................... 38
Night Portrait .................................................................. 38
Portrait Mode .......................................................................... 39
Auto Program Exposure ......................................................... 39
Shutter Priority ....................................................................... 40
Aperture Priority ..................................................................... 41
Manual Mode ............................................................................ 41
PLAYBACK ................................................................... 42
Viewing Photos and Videos .................................................. 42
Thumbnail View ...................................................................... 43
Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) .............. 44
Using the Delete Button ........................................................ 45
USING THE MENUS ................................................... 46
Still Picture Menu ................................................................... 46
AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) ........................................ 47
AF-assist Beam ............................................................... 47
Continuous AF .. ............................................................... 48
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ......................... 48
Continuous Shot ............................................................. 49
Date Imprint .................................................................... 50
Quick Review ................................................................... 50
Digital Zoom .................................................................... 51
Blink Detection ............................................................... 51
Movie Menu .............................................................................. 52
Continuous AF .. ............................................................... 53
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ......................... 53
Playback Menu ........................................................................ 54
Protect .............................................................................. 54
Delete ............................................................................... 55
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) .............................. 56
Trim ................................................................................... 57
HDR-High Dynamic Range ............................................ 57
Resize ................................................................................ 58
Rotate ............................................................................... 58
Red-eye Reduction.......................................................... 59
Media Center ........................................................................59
Slideshow ......................................................................... 60
Wallpaper Settings ........................................................ 60
Setup Menu .............................................................................. 63
Beep .................................................................................. 64
LCD Brightness ............................................................... 64
Power Saver .................................................................... 65
Zone .................................................................................. 65
Date/Time ........................................................................ 66
Language ......................................................................... 66
File and Software .................................................................... 66
File Numbering ............................................................... 67
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