A Series

Pan-Capture Panorama

Auto Scene Detection

Blink Detection

Smile Detection

Face Detection

Image Stabilization

Red-Eye Removal

Auto-Brightness LCD
A simple nine-megapixel camera thats rich on features.
Great quality with user-friendly controls at an excellent value defines the all new GE A950 digital camera. Its perfect combination of 9.1-megapixel resolution, 5X optical zoom, and 2.5-inch ultraclear LCD screen with GEs latest Auto Adjust Brightness technology offers vivid pictures and easy sharing wherever you go. Featuring Face and Blink Detection, the GE A950 enhances your picture taking experience to a whole new level. Operating conveniently with Alkaline batteries, this compact point-and-shoot camera contains a host of advanced features: Pan-Capture Panorama Auto Scene Detection Blink Detection
Wide-view photos are produced by panning the camera across to create a seamless panoramic picture. Automatically determines the appropriate scene type and optimizes exposure for sharp, vibrant pictures. Blink Detection alerts you if a subjects eyes were closed so you can immediately retake the picture.
Shown in black. Also available:

Silver

SPECIFICATIONS*
Megapixels: 9.1 megapixels Recording Media: AF Method: Internal Memory: 24MB SD/SDHC Card (up to 8G support) Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection, AF Assist Light (On/Off) USB2.0/AV-OUT (Integrated Proprietary Connector) Auto, ISO 64/100/200/ 400/800/1600 Auto, Manual, ASCN, Image Stabilization, Movie, Scene (Sport, Children, Indoor, Leaf, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Glass, Museum, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait), Portrait, Panorama. (Wide) 60cm ~ (Tele) 80cm ~ (Wide) 5cm ~ 80cm (Tele) 60cm ~ 2 x AA Alkaline Battery or AA NiMH Battery 5.1 oz. (Approx. 145g) (Body only) 3.6 inch Width x 2.4 inch Height x 1.0 inch Depth AA Batteries, USB Cable, AV Cable, Wrist Strap, CD-ROM, Manual, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card

Optical Zoom:

Digital Zoom:

Output Jacks:

LCD Size: Features:
2.5 inch TFT color LCD (234,000 pixels) Pan-Capture Panorama Auto Scene Detection Blink Detection Smile Detection Face Detection Image Stabilization (Electronic) Red-Eye Removal PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-language Support (31 languages) 6.3mm (Wide) 31.5mm (Tele) 35mm (Wide) 175mm (Tele) f/3.0 (Wide) f/4.7 (Tele) Exif2.2 (JPEG) QuickTime Motion JPEG, Audio: G.711 [monoaural] WAVE [monoaural], (Max 60 seconds)
ISO Sensitivity: Shooting Modes:
Smile Detection Face Detection
The shutter automatically releases when the smile appears so you can capture smiles the moment they happen. Face Detection automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant pictures.

Other Features:

Focusing Range Normal: Macro: Power: Weight: Dimensions: Supplied Accessories:
Focal Length: 35mm Equivalent: F Number: File Format Still Movie: Audio:
Overcomes camera shake to help you take clearer, sharper pictures.
In-Camera Red-Eye Removal Auto Adjust Brightness LCD
Remove red-eye immediately while viewing images on the LCD. The LCD screen adjusts to the existing lighting conditions so you can frame your subject properly.
*For complete specifications, visit www.general-imaging.com.
Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Selection, offers and programs may vary. See your General Imaging representative for complete details. Corporate names, trademarks stated herein are the properties of their respective companies. Copyright 2008 General Imaging Company. All rights reserved.
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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 memory card if upgrade 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.

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.

Copyright

Copyright 2009 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 Imaging Company.

Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and may be properties of their respective owners.
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 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.

CONTENTS

WARNING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE YOU START... 1
Preface...1 Copyright..1 Trademarks...1 Safety information...1 About this manual...2 Symbols used in this manual..2 Inserting an optional SD/SDHC card. 16 Turning on and off... 17 Using the Mode Dial... 18 Setting date/time and language.. 19 Setting the Date and Time.. 19 Setting the Language.. 20 About the LCD screen.. 21

BASIC OPERATION...22

Shooting in Auto mode.. 22 Using the zoom function.. 22 Using the flash.. 23 Using the self-timer/Multiple shots.. 23 Using Macro mode.. 24 Exposure compensation.. 24 Advanced function menu (quick menu setup). 25 WB (White Balance)... 25 ISO... 26
CONTENTS.. 3 GETTING READY.. 7
Unpacking...7 Camera Views : A Series..8 : E Series... 10 Charging the battery... 12 Inserting the battery... 13
Quality... 27 Size... 28 Color.. 29
Sport.. 38 Children.. 38 Indoor... 38 Leaf... 38 Snow.. 38 Sunset... 39 Fireworks... 39 Glass.. 39 Museum... 39 Landscape.. 39 Night landscape.. 39 Night portrait... 39 Return to the scene mode palette.. 40 Pan-Capture Panorama... 40 Image Stabilization mode.. 42 Face Detection.. 44 Smile Detection... 45 Blink Detection.. 46

USING THE MODES..32

LCD Screen display.. 32 Still shooting mode display.. 32 Video shooting mode display.. 34 Playback mode display.. 35 Auto Scene mode (ASCN).. 36 Landscape Mode... 37 Portrait mode... 37 Night Portrait... 37 Backlit Portrait.. 37 Night Landscape Mode.. 37 Macro Mode... 37 Auto Mode.. 37 Scene mode (SCN).. 38

PLAYBACK..47

Viewing photos and videos.. 47 Editing video... 49 Thumbnail view... 50 Using zoom playback (for still pictures only).. 51 Using the Delete button... 52
Slow Shutter... 57 Blink Detection.. 58 Date Imprint... 58 Movie menu.. 59 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering). 60 Playback menu... 61 Protect... 61 Delete... 62 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format).. 63 Info. Box (Information Box).. 64 Trim... 64 Resize... 65 Rotate... 65 Slide show... 66 Red-eye removal... 67 Setup menu... 68 Format Memory.. 68

USING THE MENUS..53

Still menu... 53 AF mode (Auto-Focus mode). 54 AF-assist beam.. 54 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering). 54 Cont.Shot (Continuous shot). 55 Grid... 55 Quick Review.. 56 Digital Zoom... 56 Histogram... 57
Beep... 69 LCD Brightness.. 69 Power Saver... 70 Date/Time... 71 World time.. 71 File Numbering.. 71 Language... 72 Video system... 72 Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to memory card).. 73 Reset Settings... 73 FW Ver. (Firmware version).. 74
Connecting to a PictBridge compatible printer.. 79 Setting the USB mode.. 79 Connecting the camera and priter. 80 Using the PictBridge menu... 81 Print with date.. 81 Print without date.. 82 Print index.. 83 Print DPOF.. 84 Exit... 84

APPENDICES...85

Specifications: A950/A1050/WM1050/A1250. 85 A1035/A1235.. 90 E1255W... 94 Error messages... 98 Troubleshooting.. 100

CONNECTIONS..75

Connecting to a TV.. 75 Connecting to a PC.. 76 Setting the USB mode.. 76 Transferring files to your PC. 76

GETTING READY

Unpacking
Your package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your vendor. The accessories will vary based on model purchased and are noted below.
Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (except A Series)
AA-size alkaline batteries X2 (A Series only)

Quick start guide

Wrist strap

USB cable

AV cable
Battery charger (except A Series)

CD-ROM

Warranty card

Camera views : A Series

Front View

Back View

Right View

Top View

Bottom View
AF assist beam / Timer indicator Flash Lens Mic Status LED LCD screen Zoom scroll wheel Face detection AF button Menu button
13 Self-timer / Down button 14 Flash mode / Left button 15 Func / ok button 16 USB/ AV port 17 Wrist strap mount 18 Speaker 19 Power button 20 Shutter button 21 Mode dial 22 Tripod mount point 23 Memory card / Battery compartment

Left View

10 Erase button 11 Exposure compensation / Up button 12 Macro mode/ Right button

Camera views : E Series

Flash Mic AF assist beam / Timer indicator Lens LCD screen Status LED Mode dial Face detection AF button Menu button
13 Self-timer / Down button 14 Flash mode / Left button 15 Func / ok button 16 Shutter button 17 Zoom scroll wheel 18 Power button 19 Memory card / Battery compartment 20 Speaker 21 Tripod mount point 22 USB / AV port 23 Wrist strap mount
10 Erase button 11 Exposure compensation / Up button 12 Macro mode / Right button
Charging the battery (except A Series)
1. Place the battery into the charger as shown. 2. Plug one end of the connecting cable into the charger base. 3. Plug the other end of the connecting cable into a wall outlet. Throughout the rest of the manual, the following illustrations show the A1050 model as an example. The A950, A1250, A1035, A1235, WM1050, E1255W models operate similarly.)
Leave the battery to charge until the charger light goes green. (To maximize battery life, the first charge should be at least 4 hours)

Inserting the battery

1. Open the battery compartment. 2. Insert the battery while observing the correct polarity. Use the side of battery to press down the stopper as shown, allowing the battery to be inserted properly.
3. Close the battery compartment.
Inserting the battery (E Series)
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Insert the battery while observing the correct polarity. Use the side of battery to press down the stopper as shown, allowing the battery to be inserted properly.
Battery capacity decreases with usage.
Inserting an optional SD/SDHC card
1. Open the battery compartment. 2. Insert an optional SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot as shown.
Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use of 64MB to 8GB memory cards from recognized manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and Toshiba is recommended for reliable data storage.

Turning on and off

Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn off the camera, press the Power button again.

Power Button

When turned on, the camera will enter the mode according to the mode dial setting. You can also turn the mode dial to change the modes after the camera is turned on. To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery compartment and gently push the card to release it. Pull the card carefully.

Using the Mode Dial

The GE camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to switch between different modes with ease. All the available modes are listed as follows. Mode Name Auto Playback Movie Image Stabilization Scene Auto Scene Panorama Manual Icon Description Switch to take still pictures. (The camera uses the default programmed automatic settings.) Switch to view the pictures/videos stored in the memory card and internal memory. Switch to record videos. Switch to use Image Stabilization when taking still pictures. Switch to use a preset scene mode for taking still pictures. There are 12 scenes in total. In the "ASCN" mode, different conditions are detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be automatically selected. Switch to capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo. Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be configured. (Recommended for advanced users only)

3. Use the Left/Right buttons to select other options, or press the button once to confirm your selection and exit the current menu.
The ISO function allows you to set the camera sensor sensitivity to light. To improve the performance in darker environments, a higher ISO value is required. On the other hand, a lower ISO value is needed when in bright conditions. (The ISO setting is only available when the camera is in the Manual mode). To set the ISO value, do the following: 1. Press the button to enter the Function menu. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight the ISO function. Higher ISO pictures will naturally have more noise than lower ISO pictures. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the desired ISO value from Auto, 64, 80,100, 200, 400, 800, or 1600. 4. Press the button to confirm your setting. 5. Use the Left/Right buttons to select other options, or press the button once to confirm your selection and exit the current menu.

Quality

The quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the images. Higher quality settings give better photos, but will take up more memory space. To set the image quality, do the following: 1. Press the button to enter the Function menu. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight the Quality function.
: Best quality (Standard compression) : Fine quality (High compression) : Normal quality (Maximum compression) button to confirm your setting.

4. Press the

5. The number of available shots remaining is displayed on the LCD. 6. Use the Left/Right buttons to select other options, or press the button once to confirm your selection and exit the current menu.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a desired setting. Three options are available.
The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to print that image in larger sizes without degrading the image. To set the image size, do the following: 1. Press the button to enter the Function menu. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight the Size function.
5. The number of available shots is displayed on the screen. The bigger the number of recorded pixels is, the better the image quality becomes. As the number of recorded pixels becomes smaller, you will be able to record more frames on a memory card.

19.Memory card/internal memory indicator 20.EV adjustment meter 21.Auto Scene mode icon
Video shooting mode display Mode :
3. EV indicator 4. Self-timer indicator 10-second self-timer 5. Macro mode indicator Macro mode 6. Battery status 7. Movie recording on indicator
8. Remaining time for videos that can be taken. 9. Focus frame 10.Zoom indicator 11.Video resolution 12.Video quality 13.Memory card/built-in memory indicator For best movie results, the use of SD cards is recommended. Movie recordings using internal memory are subject to quality degradations. While movie recording is in progress, optical zoom will stay fixed, but up to 1.5X digital zoom will remain available.
1. Shooting mode icon 2. Light metering method Spot AE Center-Weight

Ai AE

Playback mode display Mode:
1. Playback mode icon 2. DPOF file icon 3. File protection icon 4. Audio file icon 5. Video file icon 6. Memory card/internal memory indicator 7. Picture ID 8. Battery status 9.Photo audio status (Press the shutter button to record sound) (Press the shutter button to play sound) 10.Recording date and time 11.Histogram 12.Aperture value
13.Shutter speed 14.Exposure value 15.Memory capacity (current picture/total picture number) 16.ISO value 17.WB 18.Image size

Auto Scene mode (ASCN)

In the "ASCN" mode, different conditions are detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be automatically selected. With "ASCN" you can always take good pictures. Follow these steps to create a "ASCN": 1. Turn the mode dial to "ASCN", LCD display showing the following diagram. 2. Hold the camera steady and aim at the subject. At this time, an appropriate mode will be selected to suit the lighting conditions of the scene you are photographing. 3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. 4. Press the shutter button all the way down to take the picture. Icon Mode name Landscape Mode Portrait mode Night Portrait Backlit Portrait In the "ASCN" mode, different conditions are detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be automatically selected. Icon Mode name Night Landscape Mode Macro Mode Auto Mode
Landscape Mode For landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure to match the background. Portrait mode For portraits, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure and skin tones to give clear pictures. Night Portrait When you shoot portraits at night, or in low light conditions, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure for people and night scenes. Backlit Portrait When the sun or any other light source is behind you, ASCN will automatically adjust the foreground exposure to produce good pictures. Night Landscape Mode For night scenes, ASCN will automatically increase the ISO value to compensate for low light.

3. Use the Left/Right buttons to specify the direction of picture taking, and then in 2 seconds the panoramic sequence will commence automatically. 4. Compose your first view on the LCD screen and press the shutter button. 5. Use "Stitching Mode" selected from the Menu. When Using Auto Stitching: After the first shot is taken, the camera will make a calculation and two icons will appear on the LDC screen. Once they appear, move the camera and the circle icon on the screen will move with the scenery until it reaches the square frame icon. When circle icon and square frame become green, the camera will take pictures automatically and finish the stitching.
When Using Manual Stitching: After the first shot is taken, the semi-transparent image of the first shot will appear at the edge of the screen. You can use this image to compose your picture before you press the shutter button to finish manual stitching.
6. The camera will then stitch the pictures into a panorama automatically. 7. Turn the mode dial to playback mode to view the panoramic picture.
While in panorama mode, press the button to save images and exit panorama shooting. Press the button to discard images and exit. Flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and exposure compensation cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor the zoom adjusted until the series is finalized.

Image Stabilization mode

The Image Stabilization mode combats the effect of hand shake and allows you to take pictures that would otherwise be blurred.
1. Switch the mode dial to ( ) mode. 2. Press Shutter halfway to focus on the subject. 3. Press Shutter fully to capture the image.
The stabilizer function is used for less blur picture caused by hand shake under a dark environment, the camera would increase the ISO level under the mode to have a higher shutter speed. This function may not help to take a clear picture of a fast moving target, such as a car passing by, etc. This function may not help to stabilize photos if you are in a moving vehicle (car, boat, etc.). It is best used when taking normal shots. Increasing the ISO level may cause heavier noise on the photo. Use of a tripod is always best to get the clearest picture.

Viewing photos and videos
To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen: 1. Turn your camera to Playback mode. The last recorded photo or video clip is displayed. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card. 3. To play a selected video clip, press the to enter the movie playback mode. button 6 7
4. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a program button and press the button to confirm the selection. The function of each button is described in the following.
Exit Play Slow motion First frame
Previous frame Next frame Edit Movie
During the video playback, an operation guide appears on the screen. You can use the navigation pad to perform the functions accordingly.
Volume will be muted when using the slow motion playback. During the video playback, you can use the Up/Down navigation buttons to adjust the volume of playback. During the slow motion playback, you can use the Left/Right navigation buttons to adjust the speed of playback.

Editing video

Press the Edit program button to enter the following screen and use the buttons on the left side to edit the playback. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a button.
3. To save the file, select the the button.

button and press

4. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select an option.
1. Select the button and use the Left/Right navigation buttons to specify the new beginning of the playback. 2. Select the button and use the Left/Right navigation buttons to specify the new end of the playback.
New file: Save as a new file. Back: Do not save the file and return to the Edit screen. 5. Press the button to confirm your setting.
To exit the Edit screen, select the press the button.

button and

Thumbnail view
When in Playback mode, press down the Zoom button at the Wide position ( ) once to display the thumbnail of photos and video clips on the screen. 1. Use the Zoom button to switch between the 2x2, 3x3, and 4x4 thumbnail display. 2. Use Up/Down/Left/Right to select a photo or video clip to view. If the indicator appears on the LCD, then a movie file is currently being displayed. Press the button to restore a preview icon to its original image size.
Edited video must be at least 1 second long. With sufficient battery and at least 1GB available memory, up to 30 minutes of footage can be recorded per movie.
Using zoom playback (for still pictures only)
The zoom scroll wheel can also be used during playback. This allows you to magnify photos up to 8X. 1. Turn your camera to Playback mode. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a photo to magnify. 3. Move the zoom scroll wheel to the Tele position ( ) once. 4. Use the zoom scroll wheel to zoom in and out. The zoom indicator and pan box appear on the screen. 5. Use the navigation buttons to pan across the image. 6. Press the button to return the image to its original scale. Movie images cannot be enlarged.

Use this setting to turn on or off the framing grids when taking photos. This may help you position the subject in your composition.
Four options are available: Off 1 sec 2 sec 3 sec
Digital Zoom Quick Review
This setting refers to the quick photo review immediately after taking a picture. The picture stays on the LCD screen for an adjustable period of time. Use this setting to enable or disable the digital zoom function. When disabled, only the optical zoom is enabled.
Digital Zoom indicator Off: gray color. On: reddish color.

Slow Shutter

In Slow shutter mode, the shutter will remain open as long as the shutter button is pressed. This gives you complete control over the duration of exposure. (The slow shutter mode is available only in manual mode.

Histogram

The histogram is used for checking the exposure while taking pictures. Use this setting to enable or disable the histogram display on the LCD screen.
Manual : To set a long exposure time between 2~30 sec. The use of tripod is recommended for prolonged exposure.

Off On

The Blink Detection feature is on by default, and after taking each photo, a warning message will pop up if a blink had been detected in the photo.

Date Imprint

Include a date/time stamp in the photo image.
Off: Off: On Date Date and time

Movie menu

In movie shooting mode, press the the Movie menu. button to enter 2. Switch between various functions with the Up/ Down button. 3. Press the Right button to enter the sub-menu. 4. Press the the menu. button to confirm the setting and exit
To configure the settings: 1. In the Short Movie Shot menu, press the Up/Down button to switch between the page numbers of the function menu, and press the Right button to enter the function menu option.
Set metering mode for various lighting conditions.
Three options are available: Spot metering Center-weighted average metering Artificial intelligence automatic exposure (Ai AE)

Playback menu

In playback mode, press the Playback menu. button to enter the

Protect

To prevent pictures or videos being erased accidentally, you can use this setting to lock one or all files.
Please refer to the following sections for detailed instructions on the various menu options.
To protect/unprotect a picture or video: 1. Switch to playback mode using the mode dial. Use the Left/Right buttons to locate and display the photo or movie that you want to protect. 2. Select the Protect setting from the Playback menu as described previously.

The Setup menu is available in all modes. Press the button in any modes, then use the navigation buttons to select the Setup menu. 2. Switch between various functions with the Up/ Down button. 3. Press the Right button to enter the sub-menu. Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting.

Format Memory

Please note: formatting enables you to delete all contents in the memory card and built-in memory, including protected photo and movie files. To use this setting: 1. Select the Format Memory setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select Yes or No, and press the button to confirm.
To configure the settings: 1. In the Setting menu, press the Up/Down button to switch between the page numbers of the function menu, and press the Right button to enter the Setting menu option.
3. The current media is formatted.
Use this setting to adjust the volume of beep when buttons are pressed and change the tones for shutter, buttons, self-timer, and power-on/power-off. To change this setting: 1. Select the Beep setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to switch between volume, shutter tone, key tone, self-timer tone, and power tone fields.
3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to adjust the volume and change each tone style. Then press the button to confirm.

LCD Brightness

Use this setting to adjust the brightness of your LCD screen. 1. Select the LCD Brightness setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Use the Up/Down buttons to select to Auto or Manual brightness adjustment, and then press to confirm your election.
3. For manual adjustment, use the Left/Right buttons to adjust the brightness.

Power Saver

This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your battery. Follow the steps below to turn off the LCD screen and camera automatically after a period of inactivity. 1. Select the Power Save setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to switch between LCD power and Camera power fields.

Connecting to a TV
You can connect your camera to your television, computer, or printer to view picture you have taken. By using the AV cable, you can view the captured images on a TV. Follow the steps below to connect the supplied AV cable to a TV. 1. Choose [NTSC] or [PAL] to match your TV video standard (see page 72) and then turn off the camera. 2. Connect one end of the AV cable to the USB/AV OUT port on your camera. 3. Connect the plugs on the other end of the cable to the audio and video input ports on the TV. 4. Turn on the camera and the TV on. Make sure that both the camera and TV are turned off before connecting the AV cable. Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly while connected.

Video Audio

Connecting to a PC
Use the USB cable and ArcSoft software (CD-ROM) supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to a computer.

Setting the USB mode

Since the cameras USB port can be set to connect with either a PC or a Printer, the following steps will allow you to ensure that the camera is correctly configured to connect with a PC. button and use the Up/Down 1. Press the navigation buttons to select USB Connect, and then press the Right navigation button. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select PC. 3. Press the button to confirm the setting.
Transferring files to your PC
The computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive. Double-click My Computer icon on the desktop to locate the removable drive and to copy the folders and files in the drive to a directory on your PC as you would copy any typical folder or file.
By using the USB cable, you can transfer the captured photos and videos to a PC. Follow the steps below to connect the camera to a PC. 1. Start a computer to which ArcSoft software has been installed. 2. Make sure both the camera and PC are turned on. 3. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB/AV OUT port on your camera. 4. Connect the other end of the cable to an available USB port on your PC.
If the USB option is set to [PC] :
Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.

If the USB option is set to [PC (PTP) ] :
Remove the camera from the system as described below before turning the camera off and disconnecting the USB cable.
Window XP Home Edition/XP Professional Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon in the taskbar and select [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device] from the menu displayed.
5. Disconnect the camera once transfer is completed.
Window 2000 Professional Click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon in the taskbar and select [Stop USB Mass Storage Device] from the menu displayed.
Macintosh Drag the untitled icon to the Trash. ("Untitled")
Connecting to a PictBridge compatible printer
PictBridge allows printing images from a memory card in a digital camera directly to a printer, regardless of brand. To find out if a printer is PictBridge compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check the manual for specifications.With the PictBridge function on your camera, you can print the captured photos directly with a PictBridge compatible printer using the supplied USB cable, without the need for a PC. 3. Press the button to confirm the setting.
Since the cameras USB port can be set to connect with either a PC or a Printer, the following steps will allow you to ensure that the camera is correctly configured to connect with a Printer. 1. Press the button and use Up/Down to select USB Connect, and then press the Right navigation button. 2. Use Up/Down to select Printer.
Every time the camera is powered off, the USB Mode will automatically revert back to PC mode.
Connecting the camera and printer.
1. Make sure both the camera and printer are turned on. 2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB port on your camera. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on the printer.
If the camera is not connected to a PictBridge compatible printer, the following error message appears on the LCD screen.
The above error message would also appear if the USB mode were set incorrectly, in which case you should disconnect the USB cable, check the USB mode settings, ensure that the Printer is turned on, and then try connecting the USB cable again.