General C1233 User manual

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GE

Digital Camera

C1033 / C1233

User Manual

Preparations

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:

C1033 / C1233

GE

Responsible Party: General Imaging Co.

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)

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/

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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.

No compensation for loss of recordings. Loss of recordings 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.

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 autogenerated 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.

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BEFORE YOU START

Preface

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 Imaging Company.

Trademarks

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

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 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, 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 solventbased cleaners to clean the camera. To clean, 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, 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

Camera Views .............................................................................8

Inserting the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) 10

Turning On and Off ................................................................. 12

Using the Mode Button ......................................................... 13

Setting Date/Time and Language ....................................... 14

Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 14

Setting the Language .................................................... 15

About the LCD Screen ............................................................ 16

BASIC OPERATION .................................................... 17

Shooting in Auto Mode .......................................................... 17

Using the Zoom Function ...................................................... 17

Basic Functions Menu ............................................................ 18

Flash .................................................................................. 18

Self-timer/Continuous Capture .................................. 19

Macro Mode ..................................................................... 19

Exposure Compensation ............................................... 19

Advanced Functions Menu .................................................... 20

WB (White Balance) ....................................................... 21

ISO ..................................................................................... 21

Quality .............................................................................. 22

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Size .................................................................................... 22

Color .................................................................................. 23

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USING THE MODES ................................................... 24

LCD Screen Display ................................................................ 24

Still Picture Mode Display ............................................ 24

Video Shooting Mode Display ...................................... 26

Playback Mode Display ................................................. 27

Panorama mode ...................................................................... 28

Scene mode .............................................................................. 29

Sport ................................................................................. 29

Indoor ............................................................................... 29

Snow ................................................................................. 30

Fireworks ......................................................................... 30

Museum ............................................................................ 30

Night Landscape ............................................................ 30

Children ............................................................................ 30

Leaf ................................................................................... 30

Sunset ............................................................................... 30

Glass ................................................................................. 30

Landscape ....................................................................... 30

Night Portrait .................................................................. 30

Stabilization mode ...............................................................31

Face Detection ........................................................................ 32

PLAYBACK ................................................................... 33

Viewing Photos and Videos .................................................. 33

Thumbnail View ...................................................................... 34

Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) .............. 35

Using the Delete Button ........................................................ 36

USING THE MENUS ................................................... 37

Still Menu .................................................................................. 37

AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) ........................................ 38

Continuous AF .. ............................................................... 38

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ......................... 39

Continuous Shot ............................................................. 39

Date Imprint .................................................................... 40

Quick Review ................................................................... 41

Digital Zoom .................................................................... 41

Movie Menu .............................................................................. 42

Continuous AF .. ............................................................... 43

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ......................... 43

Playback Menu ........................................................................ 44

Protect .............................................................................. 44

Delete ............................................................................... 45

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) .............................. 46

Trim ................................................................................... 47

Resize ................................................................................ 47

Rotate ............................................................................... 48

Red-eye Reduction ......................................................... 48

Display Setup ........................................................................49

Slideshow ......................................................................... 49

Wallpaper Settings ........................................................ 50

Setup Menu .............................................................................. 52

Beep .................................................................................. 53

LCD Brightness ............................................................... 53

Power Saver .................................................................... 54

Zone .................................................................................. 54

Date/Time ........................................................................ 55

Language ......................................................................... 55

File and Software .................................................................... 55

File Numbering ............................................................... 56

Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to memory card) .................................................................. 56

Reset Settings ................................................................. 57

FW Version (Firmware version) ................................... 57

Transmission ............................................................. 58

Video System ........................................................................... 58

Connecting to a PC ................................................................. 59

Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 59

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Transferring Files to your PC ....................................... 59

Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer .............. 61

Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 61

Connecting the Camera and Printer .......................... 62

Using the PictBridge Menu ................................................... 63

Print with Date ............................................................... 63

Print without Date ......................................................... 64

Print Index ....................................................................... 65

Print DPOF ....................................................................... 66

Exit ..................................................................................... 66

APPENDICES .............................................................. 67

Specifications: C1033 / C1233 .............................................. 67

Error Messages ....................................................................... 71

Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 73

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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.

AA-size Alkaline Batteries Warranty Card CD-ROM

USB Cable

Wrist Strap

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Camera Views

Front View

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Back View

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Right View

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Top View

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Left View

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1 Flash Lamp

2 Timer Indicator

3 Lens

4 Microphone

5 LCD Screen

6 Status Indicator

7 Zoom Button

8 Playback Button

9 Menu Button

10 Mode Selection Button

11 Disp/Up Button

Bottom View

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12 Flash Mode/Right Button

13 Delete Button/Down Button

14 Face Detection/Left button

15 Function/OK Button

16 USB/AV Port

17 Wrist Strap

18 Shutter Button

19 Power Button

20 Speaker

21 Card Slot/Battery Compartment

22 Tripod Socket

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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included)

1. Open the battery compartment.

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Insert the enclosed batteries into the battery slot in the correct direction.

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3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory card slot as shown.

4. Close the battery compartment.

Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use of 64MB to16 GB memory cards from recognized manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and Toshiba is recommended for reliable data storage.

To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery compartment and gently push the card to release it.

Pull the card out carefully.

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 the camera is turned on, it will be at the same shooting mode based on the last use. You can press the Mode button to select a different one after it is on. When using the camera for the first-time, the language setting page will appear. Please see page 14 or the Quick Start Guide in the package for details.

Using the Mode Button

The GE camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to switch between different modes with ease. Press Left/Right button to choose the mode, press to select. All the available modes are listed as follows:

Mode Name Icon Description

Auto mode Switch to take still pictures in automatic mode.

Panorama mode

Stabilization mode

Scene mode

Movie mode

Portrait

Switch to capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo.

Switch to take still pictures by reducing the blurs caused by hand shake, under low luminance, or slow shutter speed.

Switch to take still pictures in 12 different scene types by your choice.

Switch to record videos.

Switch to take portrait pictures under normal condition.

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Setting Date/Time and Language

To set the language, date, and time, go to the following setup options in the Setup menu.

• Date / Time

• Language

To access the Setup menu, do the following:

1. Press Power to turn the camera on.

2. Press the button, switch among the setting menus by using the Left/Right button to select the corresponding basic setting menu.

3. Press the button to confirm the setting.

Setting the Date and Time

1. Use the Up/Down button to select Date/Time. Then press the Right button to enter the setting.

2. Press the Left/Right to highlight each field and use the

Up/Down to adjust the value.


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Setting the Language

1. Use the Up/Down button to go to the Language. Then press the Right button to enter the setting.

2. Use the Left/Right buttons to select the desired language.


The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically appear when the camera is turned on the first time.

About the LCD Screen

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

display” on page 24.

LCD Screen notes:

Extremely high-precision technology had 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; please remove any moisture on the LCD screen with dry and soft cleaning cloth.

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 recommended immediate action indicated below:

• 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. Then seek medical assistance immediately.

BASIC OPERATION

Shooting in Auto Mode

Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes your photos for best results.

To start shooting, do the following:

1. Press Power to turn the camera on.

2. In the Mode menu, select the Auto mode ( ).

3. Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press the

Shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.

4. The LCD screen will show green focus frame after the subject is in focus.

5. Press Shutter fully to capture the image.

Using the Zoom Function

Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Press the Zoom button of the camera to zoom in or out on the subject while taking pictures.

Zoom button

Zoom indicator (See

“Digital Zoom“ on page 41)

When the optical zoom reaches its maximum value, release the Zoom button then press it again for it to go further at the digital zoom. Zoom indicator is hidden after the Zoom button is released. The screen shows ( status.

) for the current zoom

Basic Functions Menu

The Basic Function Menus of the camera include Flash, Selftimer, Macro Capture, and Exposure Compensation. The suitable function setting can let you shoot better photos.

Set the basic functions as per the following steps:

1. Pull up the Basic Function Menus by pressing Right/Flash button.

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2. Press Left/Right button to select the settings of the required function.

3. Press button to confirm the settings and exit the menu, or press Down button to enter the selection screen of Basic

Function .

4. Press Left/Right button to select the basic functions required to set, press Up button to enter the setting screen for selecting basic functions, or press button to confirm the settings and exit the screen.

Flash

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Flash : Auto

Camera flash goes off automatically based on existing light conditions.

Flash : Red-eye reduction

The camera exposes a brief flash before the picture is taken to reduce red-eye effects.

Flash : Forced flash

Flash always goes off.

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Flash : Forced off

Flash is turned off.

Flash : Slow Synchro

This allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the night time backdrop.

Flash : Red-Eye + Slow Synchro

Using this mode for slow synchro shots with red-eye reduction.

Self-timer/Continuous Capture

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Self-time : 2 sec

A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the Shutter button is pressed.

Self-time : 10 sec

A single picture is shot 10 seconds after the Shutter button is pressed.

Self-time : Continuous Shot

Pictures are shot continuously when the Shutter button is pressed down based on the Continuous

Shot settings in the menu. (See “Continuous Shot” on page 39).

• Self-time : Off

Disable the self-timer.

Macro Mode

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Macro : On

Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the lens.

Macro : Off

Select this option to disable Macro.

Exposure Compensation

The exposure compensation allows you to adjust the light exposure value and shoot the best photo.

The adjustable range of exposure value is from EV -2.0 to

EV+2.0.

Advanced Functions Menu

The Advanced Functions Menu of the camera include Image

Size, Image Quality, White Balance, Image Color and ISO etc.

The suitable function setting can let you shoot better photos and videos.

Set the advanced functions as per the following steps:

1. Pull up the Advanced Function Menus by pressing button.

4. Press Left/Right button to select the advanced functions required to set, press Up button to enter the setting screen for selecting advanced functions, or press button to confirm the settings and exit the screen.

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2. Press Left/Right button to select the settings of the required function.

3. Press button to confirm the settings and exit the menu, or press Down button to enter the selection screen of Advanced Functions.

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WB (White Balance)

The White Balance allows you to adjust the color temperature under different light source to ensure faithful color reproduction.

ISO

The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera sensor based on the brightness of the scene. 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.

Pictures at higher ISO will naturally have more noise than those at lower ISO.

The options of White Balance include:

• WB : Auto

• WB : Daylight

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WB : Cloudy

WB : Fluorescent

WB : Fluorescent CWF

WB : Incandescent

WB : Manual (Press the shutter button to set WB)

The options of ISO include automatic, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600.

The available ISO values vary on different camera models.

Quality

The quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the images. Higher quality settings give better photos, but will take up more memory space.

Size

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 quality.

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The picture quality of image has totally three options:

• Quality : Best

• Quality : Fine

• Quality : Normal

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.

Color

The color setting allows you to add artistic effects directly when taking pictures. You can try different color tones to alter the mood of your pictures.

The color options include:

• Color : Auto

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Color : Black & White

Color : Sepia

• Color : Vivid

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USING THE MODES

LCD Screen Display

Still Picture Mode Display

Mode:

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1 Shooting Mode Icons

Auto mode

Stabilization mode

Panorama mode

2 AF Mode

Single-AF

Multi-AF

3 Expo Metering

Spot

Center

AiAE

4 Image Size

5 Image Quality

Scene mode

Portrait

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6 Remaining number of pictures

7 Memory card/built-in memory

8 Battery Status

9 WT Ratio (Displayed only when zoom is activated)

10 Zoom

11 Exposure

12 ISO Value

13 Histogram

14 Focus Frame

15 Continuous Shot

16 Face Detection

17 Picture Color

18 White Balance

19 Macro Mode

20 Self-timer

Self-time : 2-sec

Self-time : 10-sec

21 Flash Mode

Flash : Auto

Flash : Red-eye reduction

Flash : Forced flash

Flash : Forced off

Flash : Slow Synchro

Flash : Red-Eye + Slow Synchro

Video Shooting Mode Display

Mode :

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1 Video Mode icon

2 Continuous AF

Single-AF

3 Metering

Spot

Center

AiAE

4 Video Quality

5 Focus Frame

6 Self-timer

Self-time : 2-sec

Self-time : 10-sec

7 Remaining Time for Video Recording

8 Memory Card/Built-in Memory

9 Battery Status

10 WT Ratio (Displayed only when zoom is activated)

11 Zoom

12 Exposure

13 Recording Status Icon

Recording standby

Recording

For optimal video shooting, it is recommended that the

SD card be used. If you shoot videos with the limited built-in memory as a result of short video recording, there may be picture jitter and noise.

During video shooting, the optical zoom is fixed but the highest 5.7x digital zoom is still available.

Playback mode display

Mode:

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1. Play Mode icon

2. Picture File

3. File protection

4. Picture Number

5. Memory Card/Built-in Memory

6. Battery Status

7. Image Zoom

8. The current display area

9. Affecting regional

10. Memory Space (this picture/Total number of pictures)

11. Recording Date and Time

12. DPOF file

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Panorama mode

Panorama Mode allows you to create a panoramic picture. The camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using the individual shots that you take.

Follow these steps to create a panoramic picture:

1. Turn the mode dial to the Panorama Mode. Then enter the Photo Setup to Select either Auto Stitching or Manual

Stitching (Please refer to Page 37 to enter the Still Picture

Menu.)

2. Use the Left/Right buttons to specify the direction of picture taking, and then in 2 seconds the panoramic sequence will commence automatically.

3. Compose the first view of the panoramic picture on the

LCD screen and press the Shutter button to capture.

4. 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 capture and finish manual stitching.

5. The camera will then stitch the pictures into a panorama automatically.

6. Press the button to enter Playback mode and review the panorama result.

After taking a Panoramic picture press the func/ok button to save and exit or press the Delete button to cancel and exit.

Flash Mode, Self-timer, Macro Mode, and Exposure Compensation are disabled on Panorama Mode.

Pictures cannot be deleted, nor the zoom adjusted until the series is finalized.

Panorama Mode can stitch 2 or 3 maximum pictures.

Scene mode

In Manual Scene mode, you can select from a total of 12 scene types to match your needs. You just need to select the right scene for the occasion and the camera will automatically adjust to the optimal settings for you.

Press the button, select the Scene Mode menu with the

Left/Right button, and the LCD screen will show the figure as below.

Select a scene using the Left/Right button and press the button.

Icon Mode Name

Sport

Snow

Museum

Children

Sunset

Landscape

Icon Mode Name

Indoor

Fireworks

Night Landscape

Leaf

Glass

Night Portrait

Sport

For shooting fast-moving objects. Bring lively pictures to life.

Indoor

For shooting people indoors. Clearly show background and atmosphere.

Snow

Suitable for snowy landscape. Camera automatically adjusts and corrects exposure value (EV).

Fireworks

For shooting at night and fireworks. Shutterspeed is slower than normal. (Use of tripod is recommended)

Museum

For shooting in museums or places where flash is not allowed.

Night landscape

For shooting night scenes. Use of tripod is recommended.

Children

Suitable for photographing children and pets. The flash shuts off automatically in order not to disturb the subject being photographed.

Leaf

For shooting plants. Vivid reproduction of green.

Sunset

For shooting sunsets. Vivid reproduction of red and yellow.

Glass

Suitable for photographing objects behind glass or window.

Landscape

For shooting landscapes. Vivid reproduction of green and blue.

Night portrait

For shooting portraits with night scenes as background.

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Stabilization mode

This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by hand shake, low light and slow shutter speed

1. After selecting the scene type, press the button to activate.

2. To select a different scene type, press the button to enter the main function menu. Then press it again to return to the to Scene selection menu.

The main function menu also allows you to adjust the image quality and image size. Please refer to the " Advanced

Functions Menu" section on page 20 for detailed instructions.

Use stabilization mode in dark environments or when in slow shutter speed

Shooting in a windy or unstable environment (such as a moving vehicle) may cause blurred images.

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Face Detection

The Face Detection mode will detect and focus on faces of persons during picture shooting so that the faces will be clearer.

1. In Shooting Mode, press the Left/Face Detection button to turn on the Face Detection and an icon ( ) appears on the LCD.

2. Hold the camera securely, and point the camera towards the subject to start the face detection process. When the camera detects a face, a white rectangular frame will be drawn around the face. (Note: For best results, the face of the subject should be relatively large on the LCD screen, and the subject should be facing the camera as front on as possible.)

3. Press Shutter halfway to focus on the subject.

4. Press Shutter fully to capture the image.

5. Press the Left/Face Detection button to turn off Face

Detection.

PLAYBACK

Viewing Photos and Videos

To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen:

1. Press button to go to the 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 button to enter the movie playback mode.

During video playback, the operating instructions will appear on the screen. Press the Left/Right button, and press the button for confirmation.

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The operating instruction icons are as follows.

1 First Frame

2 Play

3 Fast Forward

4 Back

5 Rewind

6 Pause

During video playback, you can press the Up/Down button to adjust the volume.

Thumbnail View

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When in Playback mode, press one end of the Zoom button

) to display the thumbnail of photos and videos 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.

Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)

The zoom buttons can also be used during playback. This allows you to magnify photos up to 2 ~ 8X.

1. Press button to go to the Playback mode.

2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a photo to magnify.

3. Press one end of the Zoom button ( ) to zoom in.

4. Use the Zoom buttons to zoom in and out. The zoom indication and the frame of the whole photo shall display 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 magnified.

Using the Delete Button

In Playback Mode, you can press the Down/Delete button to delete pictures or videos.

To delete pictures or videos:

1. Press button to go to the Playback Mode.

2. Select a picture or video clip you want to delete with the

Left/Right button.

3. Press the Down/Delete button and the delete screen appears.

4. Select Yes or Back with Up/Down button and press the button for confirmation.

Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered.

Please refer to page 45 for instructions on the Delete

Menu options.

USING THE MENUS

Still Menu

Mode:

In any of the above Still Picture Modes, press the button to go to the Still Picture menu.

To adjust each setting:

1. In the Still Picture menu, switch between different Photo

Setup or Camera Setup pages using the Left/Right button, to select the page with the function you want to adjust and press the Down button.

2. Press the Up/Down buttons to select the function.

3. Press the Right button to go to the submenu.

4. Press Up/Down button to select an option or press the Left or button to return to the menu.

5. Press the button for confirmation and exit the menu.

After selecting a function, you can press the Up button to return to the Still Picture menu for other Photo Setup or Camera Setup pages. Or you can press the Down button several times to move to the next setup menu page.

Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting.

AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode)

Use this setting to control the auto-focus mechanism while taking pictures.

Continuous AF

After Continuous AF is turned on, the camera will adjust focus automatically in response to any camera or subject movement.

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Two options are available:

• Single-AF: The focus frame appears on the center of the

LCD screen to focus on the subject.

• Multi-AF: The camera automatically focuses the subject in a wide area to find the focus point.

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)

Use this setting to select an area for the exposure to be obtained.

Continuous Shot

Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. Once in this mode, you must continuously hold down the Shutter button to use this function.

Three options are available:

• Spot

• Center-Weight

• AiAE (Artificial Intelligence AE)

Four options are available:

• Unlimited: Press and hold the shutter to shoot continuously until you release the shutter or when the memory card has run out of space.

• 3 shot: Capture up to 3 consecutive pictures.

• 3 shots (Last): Capture pictures continuously until the

Shutter button is released but only the last 3 shots are recorded.

• Time-Lapse: Automatically capture pictures in a predefined interval.

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The flash is designed not to work in this mode in order to enable quick succession of shots.

Continuous Shot can only be selected in Self-timer

Mode.

Date Imprint

Include a Date/Time stamp in the photo image.

• Off

• Date

• Date / Time

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.

Digital Zoom

Use this setting to enable or disable the digital zoom function.

When disabled, only the optical zoom is enabled.

Four options are available:

• Off

• 1 sec

• 2 sec

• 3 sec

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Movie Menu

Mode:

In the Movie Mode, press the button to go to the corresponding Movie menu.

To configure each setting:

1. In the Movie menu, switch between the Movie Setup or different Camera Setup pages using the Left/Right button, select the page with the function you want to adjust and press the Down button.

3. Press the Up/Down button to select an option or the Left or button to return to the menu.

4. Press the button for confirmation and exit the menu.


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2. Press the Up/Down button to select the function and press the Right button to go to the submenu.

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Continuous AF

After Continuous AF is turned on, the camera will adjust focus automatically in response to any camera or subject movement.

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)

Set metering mode for various lighting conditions.

Three options are available:

• Spot

• Center

• AiAE (Artificial Intelligence AE)

Playback Menu

Mode :

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

Protect

To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally erased, use this setting to lock one or all of the files.

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Please refer to the following sections for detailed instructions on the various menu options.

To protect/unprotect a picture or video:

1. Press button and find the picture or video you want to protect by using Left/Right button. Once it is displayed on the screen, go to the Playback menu, select Protect settings and press the Up/Down button to make your selection.

2. Press the Up/Down button to select the protection setting option and press the Right button to go to the submenu.

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3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select One to protect this picture/video, or select All to protect all pictures/videos in the internal memory or memory card.

Then press the Right navigation button to enter the submenu.

4. Press the button to select Yes to lock. For locked picture/video, use Unlock option to unlock it.

5. A key ( ) icon will appear on the top of the screen to indicate that the picture/video is protected.

6. Select Reset on the Protection setting to cancel protection for all files that have been placed in the protected mode.

Delete

There are two ways to delete files.

• Delete One:

1. In the Delete Option, select One and then press button.

2. Using the Left/Right buttons, locate the photo or movie file to be deleted. Select Yes (to delete file) or No (to return to the previous menu) using the Up/Down buttons, then press the button to confirm.

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• Delete All:

1. In the Delete option, select All and then press button.

2. Using the Up/Down buttons, select Yes (to delete all files) or No (to cancel and return to the previous menu).

The “ ” indicator means a file is protected. File protection must be removed first before a file can be deleted.

Deleting files will cause DPOF settings to be reset.

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

DPOF allows you to record your selection of pictures that you would like to print, and will save your selection in the memory card, so that you can simply hand your memory card to a photo kiosk without having to tell them in person which photos you would like to print.

Trim

The Trim setting allows you select an area of the photo you want to keep and then save it as a new photo.

To trim a picture:

1. Select the Trim setting from the menu.

2. Using the Left/Right buttons, locate the photo that you want to crop and have it displayed on the LCD.

3. Use the zoom buttons and navigation buttons to adjust the trimming box to fit the location and size of the new picture.

Resize

This setting allows you to resize a picture to a specified resolution, and saves it as a new picture.

1. Select the Resize setting from the Playback menu as described previously.

4. Press the Shutter button to save what you see on the LCD screen as a new picture, or the button to cancel and return to the Playback menu.

The image can not be clipped again when it is clipped to

640X480.

2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a picture to resize.

3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a resolution ( 1024X768 or 640X480) to resize the image or

Back to cancel and return to the Playback menu.


Resizing an image creates a new file that contains the image in the size you select. The file with the original image also remains in memory.

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If the message “The image cannot be edited.” appears, it means that the current image cannot be resized.

Rotate

You can use this setting to change the picture orientation of the picture.

1. Select the Rotate setting from the Playback menu as described previously.

2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a picture to rotate.

3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the direction for rotation or Back to cancel and return to the

Playback menu.

Red-eye Reduction

Use this setting to remove red-eyes in your photos.

1. Select the Red-eye Reduction in Playback menu as described previously.

2. Use the Left/Right button to select the picture from which the red-eye needs to be removed.

3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes to fix the selected image or Back to cancel and return to the

Playback menu.



For best results, the face of the subject should be relatively large on the LCD screen, the subject should be facing the camera as front on as possible, and the red eyes should be as large as possible.

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Display Setup

Mode:

Press button in Playback mode to enter Display Setup menu.

Slideshow

This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a slideshow.

1. Select the slideshow menu, press the right button to enter the options menu.

2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Effect,

Interval time, or Repeat and use the Left / Right navigation buttons to adjust the setting.

Refer to the following sections for details of every setting.

3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Start to run the slideshow or Cancel to return to the Playback menu.


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Wallpaper Settings

Use this setting to select your favorite picture to use as a background on the LCD screen.

1. Press Down button to select the Wallpaper Setting menu.

Menu Wallpaper:

Use Up/Down button to select the Menu Wallpaper option, press button to confirm or press Left button to return to last page, and press to exit the menu.

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2. Press Right button, and the camera will enter the

Wallpaper Setting interface.

• User

• Nature

• Sparkling

Startup Screen:

Use Up/Down button to select the Startup Screen option, press

to confirm or press Left button to return to last page, and press to exit the menu.

Set back to defaults:

Use Up/Down button to select Set back to defaults, press to confirm or press Left button to return to last page, and press to exit the menu.

• User

• GE logo

• Yes

• No

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Setup Menu

Mode :

The Setup menu for the camera is available in all modes. Each menu page can be selected by pressing the button and switching between menus with the Left/Right button.

2. Switch between different functions with the Up/Down button.

3. Press the Right button to enter the submenu.

After selecting a function option, you can press the Up button to return to the menu for other Camera Setup pages. Or you can press the Down button to switch to the next menu page.


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To adjust the settings:

1. Select the menu page with the function you want to adjust and press the Down button.

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Beep

Use this setting to adjust the volume of beep when buttons are pressed and change the tones for Shutter button, 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.

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. Select auto or adjust the brightness level using the

Left/Right button, and press the button to confirm the setting.

3. Press the Right button, press the Up/Down button to adjust volume and change tone, and press the button to confirm setting.

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. Press the Up/Down button to select the power items for the screen and camera and press the Right button.

• Turn off the LCD:

30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, and off.

• Turn off the camera:

3 min, 5 min, 10 min, and off.

4. Press the button to confirm.

Zone

The Zone setting is a useful function on your overseas trips.

This feature enables you to display the local time on the LCD screen while you are overseas.

1. Select the Zone setting from the Setup menu as described previously. The world time screen appears.

2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to switch between the hometown ( ) and travel destination ( ) fields.

3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a city close to the desired time zone. Then press the button to confirm.

3. Press the Up/Down button to adjust the selected item.

Both items have the following options:

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Date/Time

See “ Setting the Date and Time“ section on page 14.

Language

See “ Setting the Language“ section on page 15.

File and Software

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 in File and Software menu.

2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No.

Then press the button to confirm.

3. The current media is formatted.

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File Numbering

After you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it as file that ends with a serial number. You can use this item to choose whether the file is serially numbered or begins with 1 and is saved in another folder on the memory card.

1. Select the File Name in File and Software menu.

2. Select the option with the Up/Down button and press the

button for confirmation.

Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to memory card)

Use this setting to copy the files stored in the internal memory to the memory card.

1. Select the Copy to memory card in File and Software menu.



Reset Settings

Use this setting to restore the camera to its default settings.

1. Select the Reset setting in File and Software menu.



FW Version (Firmware Version)

Use this setting to view the current camera firmware version.

1. Select the FW Version in File and Software menu.

2. If SD card contains a new version of firmware, please upgrade accordingly as necessary.

To update to the latest firmware version, you can go to the following website:www.ge.com/digitalcameras and look under Support.

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Transmission

Video System

Use this setting to determine your video system in the current area.

1. Select the Video System in Connection Setup menu.

2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select NTSC or

PAL. Then press the button to confirm.

The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional standards. The appropriate setting will vary between regions.

NTSC: USA, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc.

PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc.

Note: The TV output will not display properly if an incorrect video system is selected.

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 camera’s 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.

1. Go to the camera setting menu, select USB connection with the Up/Down button, and press the Right button.

2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select PC.


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.

Windows operating system (Windows 2000, Windows XP,

Windows Vista, Windows 7.)

Click the [Safely remove the hardware] icon and remove the USB connector according to the appeared menu.

5. Disconnect the camera once transfer is completed.

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.

Macintosh

Drag the untitled icon to the Trash. ("Untitled")

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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.

Setting the USB mode

Since the camera’s 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. Go to the camera setting menu, select USB connection with the Up/Down button, and press the Right button.

2. Use Up/Down to select Printer.


After the camera is reset, it will switch to PC mode automatically from USB mode.

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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.

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Using the PictBridge Menu

After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge menu appears.

Print with date

If you have set the date and time of your camera, the date and time will be recorded and saved with each photo you take.

1. Select Print with date from the PictBridge menu. The following screen appears.

Select a menu item with the Up/Down button and press the

Right button or button to enter the item.

Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting.

2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos.

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3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the number of prints for the current displayed photo.

4. Press the button and the following screen appears.

Print without date

Use this setting to print the photos without dates on them.

1. Select Print without date from the PictBridge menu.

The following screen appears.

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5. Select Yes to confirm the printing, or Cancel. Then press the button.

2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the images.

3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the number of prints for the current displayed image.

4. Press the button and the following screen appears.


Print index

You can use this setting to print all indexes to show all the photos currently in your camera.

1. Select Print index from the PictBridge menu. The following screen appears.


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Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

To use DPOF printing, you must make the selection of photos for printing using the DPOF settings before hand. See “ DPOF” section on page 46.

1. Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu. The following screen appears.

Exit

To exit the PictBridge menu, select Exit. The “Remove USB cable” message will be displayed.


Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.

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APPENDICES

Specifications : C1033 / C1233

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Model name

Effective Image Sensor Pixels

Image Sensor

Lens

Focal Length F =

35mm film equivalent

F number

Construction

Optical Zoom

Anti-Handshake

Digital Zoom

Focusing Range

10.1 Megapixels

C1033

10.3 Megapixels [1/2.5” (CCD)]

5.2mm (Wide) ~ 15.6mm (Tele)


F3.5 (Wide) ~ F6.4 (Tele)

7 elements in 7 groups

3X

Normal: (Wide) 30cm ~∞, (Tele) 80cm ~ ∞;

Macro: (Wide) 5cm ~ 60cm

Electronic Image Stabilization

5.7X digital zoom (Combined Zoom: 17.1X)

C1233

12.1 Megapixels

12.2 Megapixels [1/2.3” (CCD)]


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Model name

Number of

Recording

Pixels

Still Image

Movie

Image Compression

DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support

Still Image

File Format

Movie

Shooting Modes

Face-Detection

Red-eye Removal

C1033

10MP, 9MP(3:2), 8MP, 7MP(16:9), 5MP,

3MP, 0.3MP

C1233

12MP, 10MP(3:2), 9MP(16:9), 10MP, 8MP,

5MP, 3MP, 0.3MP

640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps, 320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps

Best, Fine, Normal

Yes

Exif 2.2 (JPEG)

Quick Time Motion JPEG, Audio: G.711 [Monaural])

Auto, Scene (Sport, Indoor, Snow, Fireworks, Museum, Night Landscape, Children,

Leaf, Sunset, Glass, Landscape, Night Portrait), Stabilization, Portrait, Panorama,

Video

Yes

Yes

Model name

Pan-Capture Panorama

LCD Display

ISO Sensitivity

AF Method

Light Metering Method

Exposure Control Method

Exposure Compensation

Shutter Speed

Continuous Shooting

Playback Modes

White Balance Control

C1033 C1233

Yes

2.4 inch (112,320 pixels) LTPS (low-temperature polycrystalline silicon) TFT color

LCD

Auto, ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600

Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection

Artificial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame)

ProgramAE (AE-lock available)

±2 EV in 1/3 Step increments

4 ~ 1/2000 second

Approx. 2.05 fps (Large/Fine mode) Approx. 1.28 fps (Large/Fine mode)

Single Photo, Index (4/9/16 thumbnails), Slide Show, Movie (Slow-Motion possible), Zoom (Approx. 2X~8X), Audio, Histogram Display

Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent , Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent,

Manual

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Model name

Internal Flash (Shooting Range)

Recording Media

Other Features

Jacks

Power

Shooting Capability (Battery Performance)

Operation Environment

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Mass

C1033 C1233

Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye

Reduction+Slow Synchro

Shooting Range Wide: Approx. 0.3m~2.3m / Tele: Approx. 0.3m ~ 1.9m (ISO 400)

Internal Memory: 5MB

SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 16GB support)

Internal Memory: 7.57MB

SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 32GB support)

PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-language Sup port

USB2.0/AV-OUT (Integrated Proprietary Connector)

2 x AA Alkaline Battery, AA NiMH Battery [Not Included]

AA Alkaline Batteries: Approx. 130 shots (based on CIPA standards)

AA NiMH Battery : Approx. 380 shots (CIPA Standards)

Temperature: 0~40 o C, Humidity: 0~90%

91.5mm x 60.2mm x 30.2 mm

Approx. 118g (Body only) Approx. 120g (Body only)

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Error messages

Messages

No card

Card error

Card full

Write protect

Picture error

No picture

Lens error

System error

Image cannot be saved

Out of the range

The maximum specified water depth was exceeded

• The memory card is not inserted.

Explanation

• The memory card is not formatted.

• The memory card is full and cannot store any new images.

• The memory card is write-protected.

• The picture is not captured correctly.

• The picture is damaged.

• There are no images in the memory card or in the internal memory.

• The lens is probably stuck and the camera will power off automatically.

• Unexpected error encountered.

• The write protection switch in the memory card is set to the “LOCK” position.

• When pictures were taken in Panorama mode, the direction of movement was incorrect or the angle was outside the range of the internal settings.

• During underwater recording or shooting, the camera was taken deeper than the maximum allowable depth.

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Messages

When the camera is used for longer than the specified time it may be damaged.

Card is not formatted, format?

This image cannot be deleted

Explanation

• During underwater recording or shooting, the camera was kept under water longer than the specified time.

• Confirm whether the memory card should be formatted.

• The picture or video you are trying to delete is protected.

Cannot record movie • The write protection switch in the memory card is set to the “LOCK” position.

Warning!! Camera recording, please wait.

• No other actions allowed to perform during video/audio recording.

Warning!! Battery exhausted.

This file cannot be played back

• The battery is out of charge.

• The picture format cannot be recognized by the camera.

No connection

Print error

Cannot print

• The camera is not connected to the printer correctly.

• There is a problem with camera or printer.

• Check that the printer is out of paper or out of ink.

• Check if the printer has a paper jam.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Camera does not turn on.

Camera turns off suddenly during operation.

The picture is blurred.

Images and video files cannot be saved.

Possible causes

• The battery has run out.

• The battery is not inserted correctly.

• The battery has run out.

• The lens is dirty.

• tures.

appears when taking pic-

• The memory card is full.

Solution

• Replace with a fully charged battery.

• Replace with a fully charged battery.

• Use a soft cloth to clean the lens on your camera

• Use the Image Stabilization mode.

• Replace the memory card with a new one.

• Delete unwanted images.

• Unlock the memory card.

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Problem

No picture is taken when pressing the Shutter button.

Images cannot print from the connected printer.

Possible causes

• The memory card is full.

• No available space to store the files.

• The mode dial is in Playback mode.

• The camera is not connected to the printer correctly.

• The printer is not PictBridge compatible.

• The printer is out of paper or out of ink.

• The paper is jammed.

Solution

• Replace the memory card with a new one or clean off current memory card.

• Delete unwanted images.

• The memory card is locked.

• Check the connection between the camera and printer.

• Use a PictBridge compatible printer.

• Load some paper in the printer.

• Replace the ink cartridge in the printer.

• Remove the jammed paper.

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