GE A Series : A1255 Connecting to a PC, Setting the USB mode, Transferring files to your PC

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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.Press the button and use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select USB Connect, and then press the Right navigation button.

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

3.Press the button to confirm the setting.

Transferring files to your PC

The computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive. Double-click My Computer icon on the desktop to locate the removable drive and to copy the folders and files in the drive to a directory on your PC as you would copy any typical folder or file.

By using the USB cable, you can transfer the captured photos and videos to a PC. Follow the steps below to connect the camera to a PC.

1.Start a computer to which ArcSoft software has been installed.

2.Make sure both the camera and PC are turned on.

3.Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB/AV OUT port on your camera.

4.Connect the other end of the cable to an available USB port on your PC.

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Contents GE Digital Camera For customers in Europe FCC StatementDeclaration of Conformity Battery notes Safety PrecautionsCamera notes Memory card notesBefore YOU Start Safety informationPreface CopyrightAbout this manual Symbols used in this manualContents Video Shooting Mode Display Using Zoom on Playback for still pictures only Copy to Card Copy internal memory to Unpacking Getting ReadyFront View Back View Right View Camera Views a SeriesLeft View Top ViewBack View Right View Camera Views J SeriesZoom Wheel Shutter Button Power Button Charging the Battery J Series Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card Not included a Series Page Open the battery compartment Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card Not included J SeriesPage Turning On and Off Mode Name Using the Mode DialDescription Setting the Date and Time Setting Date/Time and LanguageSetting the Language LCD Screen notes About the LCD ScreenUsing the Zoom Function Shooting in Auto ModeBasic Operation Flash Basic Functions MenuSelf-timer/Continuous Capture Advanced Functions Menu ISO WB White BalanceSize QualityColor Still Picture Mode Display Mode M Using the ModesLCD Screen Display Page Mode Video Shooting Mode DisplayPlayback mode display Mode name Icon Auto Scene Mode AscnLandscape Mode Portrait ModeMacro Mode Night Landscape ModeAuto Mode Night PortraitWhen Using Manual Mode When Using Auto ModeSport Manual Scene Mode SCNIndoor Fireworks SnowMuseum Night landscapeStabilization Mode Face Detection Smile Detection Blink Detection Viewing Photos and Videos PlaybackThumbnail View Using Zoom Playback for still pictures only Using the Delete Button Still Menu Using the MenusAF-assist Beam AF Mode Auto-Focus modeContinuous AF Spot Center-WeightExpo Metering Exposure Metering Continuous Shot Quick Review Date ImprintOff Date Date and Time Off SecSlow Shutter Digital ZoomBlink Detection Movie MenuOff Continuous AF Spot Center Protect Playback MenuDelete One DeleteDelete All Dpof Digital Print Order FormatHDR-High Dynamic Range TrimRotate ResizeRed-eye Reduction Media CenterSlideshow Wallpaper SettingsPlaying Effect Only for J1455 Setup Menu LCD Brightness BeepZone Power SaverFormat Memory File and SoftwareDate/Time Language Copy to Card Copy internal memory to memory card File NumberingFW Version Firmware Version Reset SettingsVideo System ConnectionsSetting the USB mode Connecting to a PCTransferring files to your PC If the USB option is set to PC PTP If the USB option is set to PCConnecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer Connecting the camera and printer Print with date Using the PictBridge MenuPrint without date Print index Exit Print Dpof Digital Print Order FormatAppendices Specifications A1255 / A1455Model name A1255 Model name A1255 A1455 ISO Recording Media Internal Memory 18MB Specifications J1455 Stabilization, Portrait, Panorama, Video Frame Approx shots based on Cipa Standards Messages Explanation Error messagesBattery is out of charge Use the Image Stabilization mode TroubleshootingProblem Possible causes Solution General Imaging Company