GE A1255 User Manual

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Your camera is built with two zoom functions: Optical Zoom
and Digital Zoom. When shooting photo, you can zoom in or
zoom out the shot subject by using Zoom button/zoom lever
on the camera.
W
T
Zoom Wheel
J Series
Zoom button
A Series
Zoom indicator (See
“Digital Zoom“ on
page 51)
When the Optical Zoom is at the critical point, release the
Zoom button/zoom lever and then adjust it again, and the
camera will switch between Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom
automatically. After adjustment, the zoom display shaft will be
hidden, and it displays only to show it is in zoom status
currently.
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. Switch the Mode dial into 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
BASIC OPERATION

GE A1255 Specifications

General

Megapixel	12.2 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CCD
Image stabilizer	Yes
Total megapixels	12.4 MP
Image sensor size	1/2.33 \
Image formats supported	JPG
Maximum image resolution	4000 x 3000 pixels
Still image resolution(s)	640 x 480, 2048 x 1536, 3264 x 2448, 3648 x 2736, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2672
Digital zoom	5.7 x
Optical zoom	5 x
Focal length range	6.3 - 31.5 mm
Maximum aperture number	4.7
Minimum aperture number	3
Lens structure (elements/groups)	9/7
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)	175 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)	35 mm
Focus	TTL
Macro focusing range (tele)	0.6 - ∞ m
Macro focusing range (wide)	0.05 - ∞ m
Manual focusing range (tele)	0.8 - ∞ m
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity	80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Light exposure modes	-
Light exposure control	Program AE
Light exposure correction	± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/2000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	4 s
Flash modes	Flash off, Forced on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)	0.8 - 3.1 m
Flash range (wide)	0.6 - 4.9 m
Power source type	Battery
HD type	Not supported
Video resolutions	320 x 240 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Video formats supported	M-JPEG
Maximum video resolution	640 x 480 pixels
Internal memory	18 MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC
Maximum memory card size	16 GB
Second display	No
Display diagonal	2.7 \
USB version	2.0
Product color	Red
Scene modes	Children, Fireworks, Museum, Night landscape, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual
Shooting modes	Auto, Manual, Movie, Scene
Camera playback	Movie, Single image, Slide show
Self-timer delay	- s
Battery type	AA
Battery voltage	1.5 V
Battery technology	Alkaline
Battery life (CIPA standard)	180 shots
Number of batteries supported	2
Package depth	61.97 mm
Package width	148.08 mm
Package height	141.98 mm
Package weight	462.2 g
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 90 %
Cables included	USB

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	24.1 mm
Width	92.8 mm
Height	28.1 mm
Weight	140 g