User Manual imagination at work GE Digital Camera Power PRO Series: X2600 EN
BEFORE YOU START Declaration of Conformity About this Manual Responsible Party: General Imaging Company Address: 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) Thank you for purchasing this GE digital camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. For Customers in the U.S.A.
SAFETY NOTES Safety notes for this camera • Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects. • Do not attempt to disassemble the camera. • To prevent the camera from being damaged by moisture, do not use or store the camera in very humid environments, such as in rain or near bodies of water. • Do not use or store the camera in dusty places or on a beach to prevent dust or sand from entering the camera, causing possible damage to it.
• Do not store the battery in a hot environment or in direct sunlight. • Only use the supplied battery. • If the rechargeable Li-ion battery supplied with the camera needs to be replaced, contact the retailer or the customer service number listed in this manual. • If the rechargeable Li-ion battery in this camera overheats during charging, stop charging immediately and wait until it cools down to resume charging.
• When you insert a memory card, make sure the notch of the card matches the markings on the top of the card slot. Other Safety Notes • Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off during the update process. Doing so may cause incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later. • Do not hang the camera or strap around the neck of small children. • If the rechargeable Li-ion battery is used for the camera, only charge it with the supplied battery charger.
CONTENTS BEFORE YOU START.............................................1 SAFETY NOTES......................................................2 Changing between Tools View and Clean View.................14 Monitoring the Battery Level.................................................15 Recording a Video....................................................................15 CONTENTS.............................................................5 Using other Picture Modes...........................................
Reviewing Pictures/Videos.............................................................25 Understanding the Review Icons..........................................26 Playing a Video..........................................................................27 Deleting Pictures/Videos........................................................27 Deleting Pictures/Videos........................................................28 Using the Home Icon...............................................................
GETTING READY Accessories Included Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer.
Setting Up Your Camera Inserting the Batteries 1 Press and hold the door lock while sliding the door open.
Storing Pictures on an SD/SDHC Card Your camera has enough internal memory for a couple of test pictures. We highly recommend purchasing a Class 4 or higher SD/SDHC Card (up to 32 GB) to conveniently store more pictures/videos. (Card class is typically shown on the card and/or packaging) NOTE: Your camera also accepts EYE-FI Cards (type X2). To learn more, go to www.eye.fi 1 While the camera is turned off, open the battery compartment door.
Turning on the Camera 1 If the lens cap is covering the lens, remove it. 2 Pull back on the ON/OFF switch, and then release it.
Setting the Language, Date/Time The first time you turn on the camera, you will be prompted to choose your language and set the date/time. Back Choose your language: 1 Press to highlight your desired language. 2 Press the OK button. Set the date and time: 1 Press to change the date format, if desired. 2 Press minutes. to highlight the year, month, date, hours, or NOTE: You may need to scroll down to see all fields. 3 Press to change the value.
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Taking Pictures and Recording Videos Taking Pictures in Smart Capture Mode When you turn the camera on for the first time, the mode dial should be in Smart Capture Mode and ready to take pictures. 1 Use the LCD to preview the picture. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway down to focus and set exposure. 3 When the Focus brackets turn green, press the Shutter button completely down. Press halfway, then all the way down.
Changing Between Tools View and Clean View Press the Display button and Tools View. Clean View to change between Clean View In “clean” view; no tools appear. (Press the Menu button to change settings) Tool Descriptions Date Stamp Aperture Shutter Speed Color Mode Exposure Compensation Contrast Flash Compensation Sharpness ISO White Balance 3.2 More Tools Zoom Slider Tools View 3.2 14 3.
Monitoring the Battery Level Keep your batteries fully charged or keep fresh batteries on hand. Recording a Video The camera is always ready to record a video—just press and release the Record Video button .
Using other Picture Modes Using the Zoom Turn the Mode Dial. Note: If you choose SCN (Scene), press a Scene Mode, then press OK. to highlight Use optical zoom to get closer to your subject before taking a picture or video. 1. Use the LCD to frame your subject. (For focus distances, see Specifications.) 2. To zoom in, turn the zoom dial clockwise, aiming the pointer at T (Telephoto " "). To zoom out, turn the zoom dial counter-clockwise, aiming the pointer at W (Wide Angle " "). 3.
Using the Focus Button Using the Flash Button Press the Focus Button to cycle through focus modes. The current focus mode appears at the bottom of the LCD (Only Available in P, M and Panorama Modes). Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. Press the Flash button to cycle through flash modes.The current flash mode appears at the bottom of the LCD.
Using the Self-Timer/Burst Button Use the self-timer when you want to be included in a picture, or to ensure a steady Shutter button press. Place the camera on a tripod or flat surface. Press the Self-Timer/Burst Button to cycle through available modes.The current mode appears at the bottom of the LCD. 1. Choose a Setting: •10 seconds - A picture is taken after a 10-second delay (so you have time to get into the scene).
Taking Burst Pictures While the Shutter Button is pressed in Burst Mode, the camera will take pictures @ approximately 0.8 fps (frames per second) until there is no more storage space. Press the Self-Timer/Burst Button to cycle through available modes.The Burst icon appears at the bottom of the LCD. 1. Press the Self-Timer/Burst Button until the Burst icon appears at the bottom of the LCD. 2. Compose the scene. Press the Shutter Button halfway down and pause (to focus).
Using Scene Mode Choose a Scene Mode before taking a picture. 1. Turn the Mode Dial to SCN (Scene modes). 2. Press to choose the desired Scene Mode, then press OK. NOTE: To return to Smart Capture Mode, go back to Step 1 and choose Smart Capture. 3.
Taking Panoramic Pictures Use panorama to "stitch" up to 3 pictures into 1 panoramic scene. Take 2 or 3 pictures. NOTE: Individual pictures are not saved, even if panorama capture is cancelled before stitching occurs. (Focus and exposure are set with the first picture. The flash is set to Off.) . 1. Turn the Mode Dial to Panorama The default direction for taking panoramic pictures is left to right . To take pictures from right to left, press the Disp button. Select the Panorama tool and press OK.
Turning on the Date Stamp Feature You can turn on the Date Stamp feature so that new pictures are stamped with the date on which they were taken. Use these modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures. IMPORTANT: You can only add a date stamp when the camera is in a picture-taking mode (not in Review mode when a picture has already been taken). When you turn on Date Stamp, all new pictures that you take, will be stamped until you turn off the feature.
Exposure Compensation Shutter Speed Flash Compensation ISO Aperture Date Stamp White Balance More Tools Mode When to use Press Program AE Mode offers the ease of auto exposure with full access to all manual controls. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting. Exposure compensation (how much light enters the camera), flash compensation, and ISO speed Manual Exposure Mode offers manual exposure with full access to all menu options.
Choosing a Focus/Exposure Zone ( * ) Choose the Focus/Exposure Zone best suited to your subjects. 1. If the toolbar is hidden, press to reveal it. 2. In a picture-taking mode, press posure Zone , then press OK. to highlight Focus/Ex- 3. Press to highlight a setting: •Face Priority faces. The camera gives focus priority to •Multi-Zone The camera evaluates the entire frame, then sets an exposure based on the average. The camera focuses on the nearest object.
Reviewing Pictures, Videos Reviewing Pictures/Videos • To play a video, press the OK button. • To return to picture-taking mode, press the Shutter Button halfway down. Turning on the Camera in Review Mode You can turn on the camera so that it's in Review Mode with the lens retracted. 1. Press the Review Button . The most recent picture/video is displayed. While the camera is off, press and hold the Review Button. The camera turns on and displays the most recent picture. The lens stays retracted. 2.
Understanding the Review Icons 2 3 4 5 1. Camera 6 2. Home 1 3. Multi-Up 4. Tags 5. Print 6. Slide Show 7. Rewind/Play/Fast-Forward 8.
Playing a Video 1. Press the Review Button Deleting Pictures/Videos . 1. Press the Review Button The most recent picture/video is displayed. 2. Press . The most recent picture/video is displayed. to find a video. 2. Press to find a picture/video. 3. Press the Delete Button prompts. , then follow the screen To return to Picture-Taking Mode, press the Shutter Button halfway down.
A check mark appears. Press OK a second time to remove a check mark. Delete all Pictures/Videos that have been saved to computer To save space and stay organized, you can delete from your camera those pictures that you've already sent to your computer. When deleting pictures, choose Delete All Saved To Computer. To return to Picture-Taking Mode, press the Shutter Button halfway down. 5. Highlight Delete, then press OK. The selected pictures/videos are deleted.
Using the Home Icon When you first press the Review Button, you see the most recent picture or video. For a different view, choose the Home icon pictures organized by: and view •Date Taken •People (only if face tags have been added, Tagging people) •Keywords (only if keyword tags have been added, Tagging with keywords) •Videos (only if videos have been taken, Taking a video) 1. Press the Review Button . 2. If the toolbar is hidden, press 3. Press and press OK.
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) You can magnify a picture while in review. 1. Press the Review Button Select a picture. . 2. To zoom in, turn the zoom dial clockwise, aiming the pointer at T (Telephoto " "). To zoom out, turn the zoom dial counter-clockwise, aiming the pointer at W (Wide Angle " "). 3. While magnifying, you can press portions of the photo viewable. Zoom out Zoom in Pointer to make other To return to Picture-Taking Mode, press the Shutter Button halfway down.
Displaying Pictures/Videos on a Television You can display pictures/videos on a television, computer monitor, or any device equipped with a composite video or HDMI input. (Cables may be sold separately) Use the camera controls to navigate through pictures/videos on the television.
Running a Slideshow Use slideshow to display your pictures/videos on the LCD. 1. Press the Review Button . The most recent picture/video is displayed. 2. If the toolbar is hidden, press 3. Press OK. and to display it. to highlight slideshow , then press The slideshow starts with the current picture, then shows each picture/video once. To interrupt the slide show, press any button. To return to Picture-Taking Mode, press the Shutter Button halfway down.
Tagging Faces and Keywords Tagging People When you tag faces, you're helping your camera to recognize people by name. Then it matches names and faces in pictures you've taken—and those you take in the future! . 1. Press the Review Button The most recent picture/video is displayed. 2. If the toolbar is hidden, press 3. Press and to highlight Tags 5. If prompted to Update People Tags, highlight Yes, then press OK. Other pictures are scanned and updated with the name(s) you applied here.
Updating Names/Tags Manually Add a Face Tag If a face is not detected, you can identify and name it. . 1. Press the Review Button The most recent picture/video is displayed. 2. Press to find a picture. 3. If the toolbar is hidden, press 4. Press and to highlight Tags 2. If the toolbar is hidden, press 3. Press to display it. , then press OK. 5. Highlight Tag People, then press OK. If no faces are detected, the Manual Tag Menu appears. (If faces were detected, highlight Manual Tag, then press OK) 6.
Tagging with Keywords Marking Pictures/Videos as Favorites Tag pictures to make them easy to find, later. Mark pictures as favorites to make them easy to find, later. . 1. Press the Review Button The most recent picture/video is displayed. . 1. Press the Review Button The most recent picture/video is displayed. 2. If the toolbar is hidden, press 3. Press and to display it. to highlight Tags , then press OK. 2. If the toolbar is hidden, press 3. Press and to display it. to highlight Tags 4.
Transferring, Sharing Pictures Transferring Pictures/Videos using a USB Cable 1. Turn the camera off. 2. Using the Camera USB cable, connect the camera to a computer USB port. (Use only the cable included with this camera) 3. Turn the camera on. 4. Follow the computer prompts to transfer pictures/videos to your computer. Pictures/videos that you tag for sharing could be emailed or uploaded to social networking sites.
Using the Menu Button to Change Camera Settings Adjusting Camera Settings You should adjust settings to get the best results from your camera. NOTE: Some settings remain until you change them; others, until you change modes or turn off the camera. You can also use the Toolbar to access many of these settings (Changing between Tools View and Clean View). 1. In Picture-Taking Mode, press the Menu Button. 2. Press to highlight a setting, then press OK. 3.
AF Control (Still) Choose an auto-focus setting. Available in Program AE, Panorama, and Scene modes. Continuous AF - Because the camera is always focusing, there is no need to press the Shutter button halfway down to focus. Single AF - Focuses when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down. (This setting uses less battery power) LCD Brightness Choose LCD brightness during picture/video capture. (During Review, the LCD is set to High Power) High Power - Brighter LCD; uses more battery power.
APPENDICES Specifications Active Image Sensor Pixels 16.08 Megapixels Total Image Sensor Pixels 16.44 Megapixels [1/2.3"CCD] Lens Focal Length 4.7mm (Wide) — 122.2mm (Tele) [35mm Film Equivalent] [26mm (Wide) — 676mm (Tele)] F Number F3.2 (Wide) — F5.6 (Tele) Lens Construction 10 groups 14 elements Optical Zoom 26x Focusing Range 0.5 [m] - Infinity (@ Wide Standard) 2.2 [m] - Infinity (@ Tele Standard) 0.1 [m] - 0.6 (@ Wide Macro) 2.2 [m] - 3.
Number of Recording Pixels Still Image 16MP: 4608×3456, (3:2)14MP: 4608×3072, (16:9)12MP: 4608×2592, 6MP: 2880×2160, 3MP: 2048×1536 Movie 1280×720 (30fps), 640×480 (30fps) DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support File Format 40 Yes Still Image Exif 2.3 (JPEG) Movie Movie Format: H.
LCD Display 3.0 inch (230k Pixels) ISO Sensitivity Auto, 64/100/200/400/800/1600 AF Method Continuous AF, Single AF Exposure Metering Method Multi-Pattern, Center-Weighted, Face Priority Exposure Control Method Program AE (AE-Lock Available) Exposure Compensation ±2.0EV With 1/3 EV Steps Shutter Speed Smart Capture Mode: Auto (1/2-1/2000 Sec.) M Mode: 16-1/1000 Sec.
Flash Flash Method Pop-Up Flash Modes Auto (With Digital Red-Eye Reduction) Auto + Red-Eye Reduction (With Pre-Flash and Digital Red-Eye Reduction) Fill (With Digital Red-Eye Reduction) OFF Shooting Range Wide: 0.5 – 5.5 m at ISO 400, Smart Capture, Tele: 2.2 – 3.1 m at ISO 800, Smart Capture, Recording Media 42 Internal Memory: Approx. 28MB SDHC/SD Support (32GB) Other Features PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-Language Support (21 Languages) Jacks AV-OUT/USB 2.
Prompts and Warning Messages Message Description Action Replace new batteries or recharge The camera battery is used up. It is a warning indicating Warning! Battery exhausted Li-ion battery. The camera will shut that the camera is going to shut down. down in 2 seconds. The lens is jammed or some foreign object is preventing Turn the camera off and restart it Lens obstruction, Re-start Camera the lens from functioning properly. to reset the lens.
Message Image cannot be saved, improper alignment. Please try again. The saved panoramic pictures cannot be stitched. Warning! Do not turn off your camera during update! The camera cannot be updated during the firmware update process. The firmware version does not match during the firmware update process. The message appears during the firmware update process. Remove USB Cable! Indicates that you can disconnect the USB cable. Connection Failed! Failure to connect to your PC, printer, TV (with HDMI).
Message Description Write Protect ! The SD card is locked. Card Full ! Indicates that the SD card is full. Memory Full ! Indicates that the camera memory is full. Card Error ! During power-on, the SD card is not recognized or a read/write error occurs. Card is not formatted. When an error occurs in the SD card, the message "Not Formatted" appears. Slow access Cannot write to SD card.
Message This image cannot be edited. Exceeded maximum folder number. Too many pictures for quick processing. Unable to recognize files. No Picture! No continuous group file. Protected! Undeletable! 46 Description The file format does not support editing or the edited file cannot be edited again. This indicates that the SD card exceeded the maximum number of folders (999). This could cause a long read time during the camera's power up.
Troubleshooting Problem Camera does not turn on Possible Causes Solution • The battery has been depleted. • Recharge the battery. • The battery is not inserted correctly. • Correctly reinstall the battery. Camera turns off suddenly during operation • The batteries have been depleted. • Recharge the battery. Images and video files cannot be saved • The SD memory card is full. • Use another memory card or delete unnecessary files.
Problem Possible Causes Solution Saving data to memory card is slow • Using a memory card below Class 4 may result in slower recording times. • Use an SD card with write Class higher than 4 to improve performance. Cannot write to the memory card • The SD memory card has been locked. • Release the write lock of the memory card or replace with another card. • The camera may experience trouble • Use an SD card with write Class higher than 4 recording HD movies to SD cards to improve performance.
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