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Digital Camera
C1033 / C1233

User Manual

Preparations
Basic operation
Camera function controls
Playback
Using the Menus
Camera connectivity
Appendix

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Digital Camera C1033 / C1233 User Manual Preparations Basic operation Camera function controls Playback Using the Menus Camera connectivity Appendix...

  • Page 2: Warning

    Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product. Declaration of Conformity Model Name: C1033 / C1233 Trade Name: Responsible Party: General Imaging Co. Address: 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena, CA 90248, U.S.A.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    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.

  • Page 4: Before You Start

    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,...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    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 ...
  • Page 7 Size ... 22 Color ... 23 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 ...
  • Page 8 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) ...
  • Page 9 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...

  • Page 10: Getting Ready

    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 USB Cable Warranty Card Wrist Strap CD-ROM...

  • Page 11: Camera Views

    Camera Views Front View Back View Right View...

  • Page 12: Bottom View

    Top View Left View Bottom View Flash Lamp Timer Indicator Lens Microphone LCD Screen Status Indicator Zoom Button Playback Button Menu Button Mode Selection Button Disp/Up Button Flash Mode/Right Button Delete Button/Down Button Face Detection/Left button Function/OK Button USB/AV Port Wrist Strap Shutter Button Power Button...

  • Page 13: Inserting The Battery And Sd/Sdhc Card (Not Included)

    Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) 1. Open the battery compartment. 2. Insert the enclosed batteries into the battery slot in the correct direction.
  • Page 14 3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory 4. Close the battery compartment. card slot as shown. 11 11...

  • Page 15: Turning On And Off

    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.

  • Page 16: Using The Mode Button

    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:...

  • Page 17: Setting Date/Time And Language

    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.

  • Page 18: Setting The Language

    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. 3. Press the button to confirm the setting. The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically appear when the camera is turned on the first time.

  • Page 19: About The Lcd Screen

    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...

  • Page 20: Basic Operation

    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.

  • Page 21: Basic Functions Menu

    Basic Functions Menu The Basic Function Menus of the camera include Flash, Self- timer, 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.

  • Page 22: Self-Timer/Continuous Capture

    • 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.

  • Page 23: Advanced Functions Menu

    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.

  • Page 24: Wb (White Balance)

    WB (White Balance) The White Balance allows you to adjust the color temperature under different light source to ensure faithful color reproduction. The options of White Balance include: • WB : Auto • WB : Daylight • WB : Cloudy •...

  • Page 25: Quality

    Quality The quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the images. Higher quality settings give better photos, but will take up more memory space. The picture quality of image has totally three options: • Quality : Best • Quality : Fine •...

  • Page 26: Color

    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 • Color : Black & White •...

  • Page 27: Using The Modes

    USING THE MODES LCD Screen Display Still Picture Mode Display Mode: 1 Shooting Mode Icons 2 AF Mode 3 Expo Metering 4 Image Size 5 Image Quality Auto mode Scene mode Stabilization mode Portrait Panorama mode Single-AF Multi-AF Spot Center AiAE...
  • Page 28 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...

  • Page 29: Video Shooting Mode Display

    Video Shooting Mode Display Mode : 1 Video Mode icon 2 Continuous AF Single-AF 3 Metering Spot Center AiAE 4 Video Quality 5 Focus Frame 6 Self-timer 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...

  • Page 30: Playback Mode Display

    Playback mode display Mode: 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.

  • Page 31: Panorama Mode

    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.)

  • Page 32: Scene Mode

    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...

  • Page 33: Snow

    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.

  • Page 34: Stabilization Mode

    1. After selecting the scene type, press the activate. 2. To select a different scene type, press the 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.

  • Page 35: Face Detection

    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 ( the LCD.

  • Page 36: Playback

    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.

  • Page 37: Thumbnail View

    During video playback, you can press the Up/Down button to adjust the volume. 34 34 Thumbnail View When in Playback mode, press one end of the Zoom button ) to display the thumbnail of photos and videos on the screen. 1.

  • Page 38: Using Zoom On Playback (For Still Pictures Only)

    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.

  • Page 39: Using The Delete Button

    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.

  • Page 40: Using The Menus

    USING THE MENUS Still Menu Mode: In any of the above Still Picture Modes, press the 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.

  • Page 41: Af Mode (Auto-Focus Mode)

    AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) Use this setting to control the auto-focus mechanism while taking pictures. 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.

  • Page 42: Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)

    Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Use this setting to select an area for the exposure to be obtained. Three options are available: • Spot • Center-Weight • AiAE (Artificial Intelligence AE) 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.

  • Page 43: Date Imprint

    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 •...

  • Page 44: Quick Review

    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. Four options are available: • Off • 1 sec • 2 sec •...

  • Page 45: Movie Menu

    Movie Menu Mode: In the Movie Mode, press the button to go to the corre- sponding 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.

  • Page 46: Continuous Af

    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 •...

  • Page 47: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu Mode : button to enter the Playback In Playback mode, press the menu. Please refer to the following sections for detailed instructions on the various menu options. Protect To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally erased, use this setting to lock one or all of the files. To protect/unprotect a picture or video: 1.

  • Page 48: Delete

    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.

  • Page 49: Dpof (Digital Print Order Format)

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

  • Page 50: Trim

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

  • Page 51: Rotate

    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.

  • Page 52: Display Setup

    Display Setup Mode: Press button in Playback mode to enter Display Setup menu. Refer to the following sections for details of every setting. 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.

  • Page 53: Wallpaper Settings

    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. 2. Press Right button, and the camera will enter the Wallpaper Setting interface. Menu Wallpaper: Use Up/Down button to select the Menu Wallpaper option, press...

  • Page 54: Startup Screen

    Left button to return to last page, and press to exit the menu. • User • GE logo 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.

  • Page 55: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Mode : The Setup menu for the camera is available in all modes. Each menu page can be selected by pressing the switching between menus with the Left/Right button. To adjust the settings: 1. Select the menu page with the function you want to adjust and press the Down button.

  • Page 56: Beep

    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.

  • Page 57: Power Saver

    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.

  • Page 58: Date/Time

    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.

  • Page 59: File Numbering

    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.

  • Page 60: Reset Settings

    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.

  • Page 61: Transmission

    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. 58 58 The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional standards.

  • Page 62: Connecting To A Pc

    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.
  • Page 63 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.

  • Page 64: Connecting To A Pictbridge Compatible Printer

    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...

  • Page 65: Connecting The Camera And Printer

    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.

  • Page 66: Using The Pictbridge Menu

    Using the PictBridge Menu After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge menu 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.

  • Page 67: Print Without Date

    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. 5. Select Yes to confirm the printing, or Cancel. Then press button. Print without date Use this setting to print the photos without dates on them.

  • Page 68: Print Index

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

  • Page 69: Print Dpof

    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 follow- ing screen appears.

  • Page 70: Appendices

    APPENDICES Specifications : C1033 / C1233 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Model name Effective Image Sensor Pixels Image Sensor Focal Length F = 35mm film equivalent F number Lens Construction Optical Zoom Focusing Range Anti-Handshake Digital Zoom C1033 10.1 Megapixels...
  • Page 71 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 640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps, 320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps Best, Fine, Normal Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Quick Time Motion JPEG, Audio: G.711 [Monaural]) Auto, Scene (Sport, Indoor, Snow, Fireworks, Museum, Night Landscape, Children,...
  • Page 72 Exposure Compensation Shutter Speed Continuous Shooting Playback Modes White Balance Control C1033 2.4 inch (112,320 pixels) LTPS (low-temperature polycrystalline silicon) TFT color 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...
  • Page 73 Shooting Capability (Battery Performance) Operation Environment Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass 70 70 C1033 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...

  • Page 74: Error Messages

    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 Explanation • The memory card is not inserted. •...
  • Page 75 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 Cannot record movie Warning!! Camera recording, please wait. Warning!! Battery exhausted. This file cannot be played back No connection Print error Cannot print...

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    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 cor- rectly. •...
  • Page 77 Problem No picture is taken when pressing the Shutter button. Images cannot print from the con- nected printer. Possible causes • The memory card is full. • No available space to store the files. • The mode dial is in Playback mode. •...
  • Page 78 Printed in China © 2010 General Imaging Company...

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