GE A1255 User Guide

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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.
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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