GE C1640W User's Manual
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1. Using the PictBridge Menu After setting the USB mode to Printer the PictBridge menu Print with Date will appear 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 wg PictBridge 1 Select Print with date from the PictBridge menu The following screen will appear Print with Date Print without Date Print Index Print DPOF Images Exit Press the Up Down button to select a menu item then Press the set or Right button to enter this item Refer to the following sections for more detailed information 2 Use the Left Right navigation buttons to scroll through on each setting the photos oo dQ 3 Use the Up Down navigation buttons to select the Print without Date number of prints for the current displayed photo Use this setting to print the photos without dates on them 4 Press the SFT button and the following screen will appear 1 Select Print without date from the PictBridge menu The following screen will appear Print With Date Yes Cancel 5 Select Yes then press SET button confirm print Select Cancel then press SET button cancel print 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 SET button and the following screen will appear mo y Print Index You can2. gt amp Se a ae ici Fro Single AF Press SET to confirm Normal Image color setting effect has the following 4 options lt gt There are 2 options ANT Normal Single AF SY Vivid Eaj Multi AF E es Retro SST Black and White Adjustable only in M Manual Mode o White Balance Setting 1 Press Left Right button to select the following 7 modes The White Balance Setting allows you to adjust the color i D AWB temperature for different lighting sources to ensure accurate color reproduction Davliah ylight Cloudy Fluorescent e i Fluorescent CWF Le Incandescent w Manual WB Press the Shutter button to detect WB 2 Press the SET button to confirm the settings and exit the menu Adjustable only in M Manual Mode oo QQ Setting Menu Quality Mode Ker M The camera s quality setting adjusts the compression ratio func KUERE button to enter shooting menu of the images Higher quality settings produce better quality photos but will take up more memory space 1 Press Up Down button to switch among shooting menus and select setting menu Quality Ney nema Mere SET to Enter Menu There are three options for picture quality e Best 2 Press SET or Right button to set menu e Fine e Normal g yy AF Assist Beam Digital Zoom This option can turn on or turn off the AF assist lamp The AF Use this setting to enable or disable the Digital Zoom func
3. Best 3 Press the Up Down button to adjust the selected item 4 Press the SET button to confirm Language See Setting the Language section on page 13 g o o oyy Zone Ea File Software The Zone setting is a useful function on your overseas trips This feature enables you to display the local time on the LCD i Format Memory screen while you are overseas Please note formatting enables you to delete all contents in 1 Select the Zone setting from the Setup menu as described the memory card and built in memory including protected previously The world time screen will appear photo and movie files 2 Use the Up Down navigation buttons to switch between To use this setting 1 Select Format Memory in the File and Software menu heh destinati fields ae me ometown and ayel deeunation yy pelts 2 Use the Up Down navigation button to select Yes or No 3 Use the Left Right navigation buttons to select a city Then press the SET button to confirm the setting close to the desired time zone Then press the SET button to confirm billie Doing so will clear all data we World Time Trindade Martim Vaz 3 Select Yes the camera will format the selected media ooo Se eed Note that when you perform the Format Memory function it only formats the active memory If an SD memory card is inserted the SD memory card is active Date Time and will be formatted If there is no SD memory card See Settin
4. e Replace the memory card with a new one or format the current memory card e Delete unwanted images e The memory card is locked Problem Images cannot print from the connected printer Writing to memory card is slow Cannot write to the memory card Possible causes 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 A Class 4 memory card or below may inhibit recording of slow the process down Memory card is in write protection state When shooting or recording write protection interruption in the memory card like slower writing times may not allow you to continue to shoot or record Solution 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 Please select HCSD or shoot after formatting this card Please replace a memory card Please shoot again ttp www ge com gitalcameras imagination at work Printed in China Follow us on 3 2013 General Imaging Company GE C1640W EN 0
5. imagination at work GE Digital Camera Smart Series C1640W ee Do not expose the camera battery pack or other accessories This symbol crossed out wheeled bin WEEE Annex to rain or humidity to avoid a potential fire hazard or possible IV indicates separate collection of electrical and electric shock mame electronic waste in the European countries Please do not throw the equipment into the waste Please recycle and For customers in the U S A dispose of properly Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Declaration of Conformity FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Model Name C1640W FCC Statement Trade Name GE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation Responsible Party General Imaging Co is subject to the following two conditions Address 1411 W 190th Street Suite 550 Gardena 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 CA 90248 U S A this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesirable operation Customer Service Telephone Number 1 800 730 6597 For customers in Europe Outside U S amp Canada 1 310 755 6857 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 ee Camera Notes H Do not store or use the camera in the following environments e Inthe rain in humidi
6. optical zoom and digital zoom Press the Zoom button of the camera to zoom in or out on the subject while taking pictures g a 200M indicator See gt sQ J a Digital Zoom on 2 oe a When reaching the critical point of optical digital zoom the camera will temporarily stop zooming if you release and press the Zoom button again it will automatically switch between optical and digital zoom oo dQ Basic Function Menu The Basic Function menu includes flash self timer macro and continuous capture Set the basic functions in the following steps Force Flash The flash will fire with each shot even if there is enough available light to take the photo without flash g Co Slow Sync Flash This allows for night scenery photos that include 1 Press Riht Flash b neti people in the foreground The use of a tripod is e HC ee MO DU ad UE OREO EMCE PIUN CUON eis recommended when shooting with this setting B Slow Sync Red Eye Using this mode for slow synchro shots with red eye reduction Red Eye Reduction The camera emits a brief flash before the picture is taken to reduce red eye effects 2 Press Left Right button to select the option setting press SET button to confirm the setting and exit the interface Force Off When Com appears it represents the flashlight is Flash is turned off charging DA Flash Auto Camera flash goes off automatically based on e
7. press right G 2013 02 21 03 47 button to select the item to be set press Up Down button v to select the required value 3 Press the SET button to confirm the setting Beep Tone 1 Power Saver Auto Language English World Time Home Date amp Time 2013 02 21 03 47 About the LCD Screen When you turn the camera on various icons are shown on the If the LCD monitor is damaged take particular care LCD screen to indicate the current camera settings and status with the liquid inside the monitor If any of the following To learn more about the displayed icons see LCD Screen situations arise take the recommended action display on page 17 immediately as indicated below e f liquid from the LCD comes in contact with your skin LCD Screen Notes wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with Extremely high precision technology has been used to soap and running water 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 consistently e f liquid from the LCD gets into the eyes inadvertently rinse with water immediately and seek medical appear on the LCD screen These points are normal in the BST manufacturing process and the recorded image is not affected e If liquid from the LCD is swallowed rinse your mouth in any way thoroughly with water Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting Then seek m
8. Zoom button to zoom in and out The zoom magnification area frame and the frame of the whole photo will display on the screen Ne Te w a Ui f gt aca 5 Use the navigation buttons to pan across the image 6 Press the SET 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 4 Select Delete One or the Back option with the Up Down delete pictures or videos button and press the SET button for confirmation To delete pictures or videos P A Erased photos video clips cannot be recovered 1 Press the button to enter the Playback Mode 2 Select a picture or video clip you want to delete with the Left Right button Please refer to page 47 for instructions on the Delete Menu options 3 Press the Down Delete button and the delete screen will appear a Delete One j USING THE MENUS Still Menu Mode fea M In any of the above Photo Modes press the button to go to the Photo Setup Menu To adjust each setting In the shooting menu press Up Down button to switch between shooting menu and camera setting menu Select the screen which has function options and press Left Right button to select function Em gt Size High quality printing JN gt gt After selecting a function you can press the Up button to return to the Still Picture menu for other Photo Setup
9. gently push the card to release it Power Button Pull the card out carefully When the camera is turned on it will default to the shooting mode last used You can use the Mode button on the back to switch between modes go o o oyy Setting Language and Date Time The Date Time and Language setup page will automatically appear when the camera is turned on for O Beep off the first time To set the display language and date time go to the following we Power Saver Auto setup options in the General Setup Menu Language English e Language a World Time Home e Date Time CT Date amp Time 2013 02 21 03 47 To access the General Setup Menu follow the steps below 1 Press the Power button to turn the camera on 2 Press the button press Up Down button to switch between menus select Set Menu press SET button to enter wg Language Set Menu wae ty Espa ol Set Display Language nee AS ith taliano 1 Inthe General Setup Menu press Up Down button to 5120 ee select Language press SET or Right button to enter setting mode English Pyccknn Fran ais Svenska 2 Use the Up Down Left Right buttons to select the desired EJ Back language 3 Press the SET button to confirm the setting O Set Date Time ane Date amp Time 1 Inthe General Setup Menu press Up Down button to select Date Time press SET or Right button to enter YMD H M setting mode a 2 Press Up Down to select the date display mode
10. 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 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 sm gt ax Size High quality printing n mmr DO yere D OO yea 04M 2M 0M 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 images on a memory card Continuous AF Continuous Capture Setting When Continuous AF is turned on the camera will continually Use this setting to perform continuous shooting After entering adjust focus automatically in response to any camera or this mode you can shoot multiple images by continuously subject movement holding the shutter button down ai pe gt Ee one Li G Cont Shot Off S There are two options There are two options e Off e On Cont Shot Off Turn off the Continuous Shot function L_ d Cont Shot On Shoot at the rate of 2 3 pictures per second The resolution is lowered to 3 megapixels oo dQ Focus Setting Image Color Setting This setting allows you to select different modes for optimum Image color setting allows you to select different color effects focus wi e E ra
11. use this setting to print all indexes to show all photos currently in your camera 1 Select Print index from the PictBridge menu The following screen will appear Print Without Date Yes Cancel Print Index 5 Select Yes then press SET button confirm print Select Cancel then press SET button cancel print 2 Select Yes then press SET button confirm print Select Cancel then press SET button cancel print dQ Print DPOF Digital Print Order Format Exit To use DPOF printing you must select the photos for printing To exit the PictBridge menu select Exit The Remove USB using the DPOF settings before hand See the DPOF section cable message will be displayed on page 48 1 Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu The following screen will appear Remove USB Cable Print DPOF Images Cancel Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer 2 Select Yes then press SET button confirm print Select Cancel then press SET button cancel print Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Active Image Sensor Pixels 16 15 Megapixels Total Image Sensor Pixels 16 44 Megapixels 1 2 3 CCD Focal Length 4 9mm Wide 19 6mm Tele Normal Wide 23 6in 60cm Focusing Range Tele 39 3in 100cm Macro 1 9in 5cm Wide Only Anti Handshake Digital Image St
12. used If you shoot video using only the internal memory the results may have image jitter noise and shortened recording times 1 Video Mode Icon 2 Macro Mode 3 Self Timer 10 sec 4 Zoom Value Scale Displayed only when zoom is activated dQ DPOF File File Protection Playback Mode Display Mode gt Memory Space this picture total number of pictures SD Memory Card Built in Memory Battery Status Zoom Magnification Area Image Zoom Ratios Image Zone OS O N DD Oo A WN N e Shooting Date 10 Red Eye Reduction Using the Mode Button This GE camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to switch easily between different modes After pressing the mode button to enter the mode selection menu press the Left Right button to choose the selected mode Press the SET button to confirm your selection All the available modes are listed as follows Auto Mode The camera selects all the settings automatically Manual Mode Many of the camera settings can be configured manually in this mode Scene Mode SCN Choose from 23 different scene types and effects for your photos Panorama Mode O In this mode up to 4 frames can be stitched together to create a single panoramic photo Movie Mode Switch to record videos Shooting in Auto Mode 3 Manual Mode M Auto Mode is the easiest mode to take photos While When selecting M Manual Exposure Mode you can set operating in this mode the camera automat
13. your picture before you press the Shutter button to capture and finish manual stitching amp Cancel 5 If continuous pictures are less than 4 shots press SET button the camera will stitch the pictures automatically Press playback button to enter playback mode to see the effect 6 If you take 4 pictures the camera will stitch the pictures automatically Press playback button to enter playback mode to see the effect After selecting Panorama mode Flash Self timer Macro mode and Exposure Compensation cannot be adjusted Pictures cannot be deleted nor the zoom adjusted until the series is finalized In Panorama mode up to 4 photos can be captured when the image size is set at 2MP Manual Scene Mode SCN In Manual Scene Mode you can select from a total of 23 scene types to match your needs Select the desired scene for the occasion and the camera will automatically adjust the optimal settings for you Press the SET button to enter Scene Mode The LCD will display a menu like the example below Night Landscapse BN wa Kk ZB lt amp tw HE Select a scene using the Up Down Left Right button and press the SET button son Identifies the scene automatically Person Backlighting Landscape Macro Night Scene Night ARTI Auto Scene Scene with subject Auto Y Landscape For landscapes Vivid reproduction of green and blue For fast moving subjects Capture sharp action shots with minimal b
14. Battery AA NIMH Battery Not Included l 7 AA Alkaline Batteries Approx 120 shots based on CIPA standards Shooting Capability Battery Performance AA NiMH Battery Approx 360 shots CIPA Standards Operation Environment Temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Humidity 0 90 Dimensions WxHxD Approx 3 6x2 4x1 0in 93 0x60 2x26 6mm Based on CIPA Standards Weight Approx 4 10z 116g Body Only Error Messages Messages Card error Card full Exceeded maximum folder number Picture error No picture Lens error System error Write protect Improper alignment Explanation The memory card is not formatted The memory card is full and cannot store any new images This indicates that the SD card exceeded the maximum number of folders 999 This could cause a long read time during the camera s power up Copy the data to your PC format the memory card using the camera The picture was not captured correctly The picture is corrupted 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 While shooting in panorama mode the movement is too slow and the shooting is not finished in 30s Messages Card is not formatted format Th
15. C mode automatically from USB mode 1 Enter the camera setup menu to select USB Mode with Up Down then press the SET or Right button to enter 2 Use the Up Down button to select Printer g o o y Connecting the Camera and Printer If the camera is not connected to a PictBridge compatible printer the following error message will appear on the LCD 1 Make sure both the camera and printer are turned on screen 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 Connection Failed 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 Video System Use this feature to switch the video system from either NTSC The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL or PAL to accommodate different regional TV standards The 1 Select Video System in the Transmission menu then appropriate setting will vary between regions press Right NTSC USA Canada Taiwan Japan etc 2 Use the Up Down navigation buttons to select NTSC or PAL Europe Asia excluding Taiwan Oceania etc PAL Then press the SET button to confirm Note The TV output will not display properly if an incorrect video system is selected O we TV System Zi T
16. Shooting in Auto MOE scdsescscssesssaseosssnseenssnsstasdsstoesovsanesaensins 22 Manual Moge sss 22 PaNOrOM O nosc aE 23 Manual Scene Mode SCN ssssssssssecsssscsscsssecsssecsseesnecssseess 24 ASG E erate Seer enel renner ete one 25 EOINOS CODE samica eae 25 SPO ena eRe oer en enn ere oman ete ea 25 o o BC TaT 25 DNC TAP OG EIT sinsissccasecsstucrcatesnedstusntiateueuntainunterinnverinness 26 SUNS 2 opne is 25 SKE e E mtn ten eevee 26 FAC E E ANAE N EET 25 AMTS NAKE sssiscocssissiusesinseekisiuinniedasiin avtaniitanassiniiiciisiniaas 26 Night Landscape eeessssscsscscssssssesseccsseessseessesseseeseenseeees 25 Auto Scene Mode ASCN c sesssssssssssssssesscsssesstesssesssecseeesees 27 OWN ee ae ore ee meee emcee ae 25 BASIC OPERATION ja 29 COTE Wiera a 25 Shooting in Auto MOdE reenen 29 D PE E T E E E E A a oe teat 25 Using the Z00M FUNCEION rssessesensesnsnstsnsnssnsnensesnsnen 29 NOG a E mune naiennes 25 Basie PUG EO WE TARA echcctecoekoccoeccecesesecescacooeesaceeesicastdecercs 30 Photo FrOME nerrrrrtrterterereterintntntntintntntntntntntnt 25 FS ENEAS 30 Panning SROt sssssssisssissisiervavasevansnersnvovivenetstststnasivaveisasnias 26 Gel FT IMG Setting c sicsizern ashe diein thieseticessecnavacnoncecisoans 31 TON EEE ANETE E A 26 Moe po MOC ceccccccccccccccccececccecececececececccccecececccesccececesecesesees 32 FOMUGU ansnancsanmanenennsmnrcaniennntneneremnes 26 SET FOC LIC MPN cesses cesetescatatencesesinstexcc
17. abilization Digital Zoom 6x Digital Zoom Combined Zoom 24x 4 3 3 2 16 9 16MP 4608x3456 12MP 4608x3072 10MP 4608x2592 Number of still Image se som 2MP 1920x1080 Recordin Pixels i 3MP 2048x1536 0 3MP 640x480 Edf 23 UES File Format Movie Format MOV Motion JPEG Audio G7 11 Monaural Auto M Movie SCN Auto Scene Landscape Sport Beach Sunset Fireworks Night Landscape Snow Children ID Glass Photo Frame Panning Shot Text Portrait Fish Eye Party Indoor Leaf Museum Night Portrait Sketch Anti shake Panorama Detection Features Face Smile Blink Panorama Capture 0 180 Horizontal Shooting Modes LCD Display ISO Sensitivity AF Method Exposure Metering Method Exposure Control Method Exposure Compensation Shutter Speed Continuous Shooting Playback Modes White Balance Control 2 7inch 230k Pixels Zoom Approx x2 x8 AWB Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Fluorescent CWF Incandescent Manual WB Auto Red Eye Reduction Forced Flash No Flash Slow Synchro Red Eye Flash Modes Reduction Slow Synchro rooting ange Mu Approx 11 8in 204 7in 0 3m 5 2m ISO800 Tele Approx 19 6in 94 4in 0 5m 2 4m ISO800 Internal Memory Approx 8MB Recording Media SD SDHC Card Up to 32GB Support Nonsupport MMC Card Other Features PictBridge ExifPrint Support Multi Language Support 25 Languages Shooting Ronge Range 2 x AA Alkaline
18. anedestrsitiercrbtarecutvesnibcomeotantentres it Safety Information cscuscinesusstospussinensseedonasesdundcodeanoavceenbaasnsennesaceons 1 About this Manualin 2 Symbols used in this MANU eesessesssesseesseeseessee 2 CONTENTS tecessacecsteceecesesptesucseracsecteotessesecbeasteanscetans 3 GETTING READY decsteccscaeieests ttstceretarcaenaieecces T Package Contents onssssssssossoss00000o1ooesssnssssesceetereoronsssseseesee 7 Camera VIEWS asaiasisuu denikan eanan 8 Insert the Battery and SD SDHC Card card not included cccsscsssessssscssecssessssesssesssecsscesees 10 Turning On and Off ssseessssossoso0000oroosrsssnssesseseoresesrsssssssssss 12 Setting Language and Date TiMe ssessessesssesseesees 13 Set Display Language ccccecssessecssessesssesstessesseccseeseees 13 Set Dote TiM E ronioneeiennsn 14 About the LCD SCree n ssssssssssscssssssscsssecsscsstsessccsscceseeessess 15 Using the MOdeS c esessessessessessessseseeseeseeses 16 Display Seting ssssssisaecacsnursssvnnirsdssiunnsdanavstsvasstdsvtsntdssovoenbovonnies 16 LCD Screen Display sccccssnssssssnsensesuvsesssoveessonvensoonvensscevensesevonvens 17 Still Picture Mode Display sesssessesssecsessesseeseeseees 17 Video Shooting Mode Display ccsecssscsecseesseeseene 19 Playback Mode Display c ccescssccsscsessecssecsecssecsesees 20 Using the Mode Button 0 c ceccssessecssessscsessessessecssceseesseens 21
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20. both the camera and PC are turned on 2 Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB AV OUT port on your camera 3 Connect the other end of the cable to an available USB port on your PC 4 Disconnect the camera once transfer is completed If the USB option is set to PC Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable 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 S D Remove Hardware Macintosh Drag the untitled icon to the Trash Untitled Untitled Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer PictBridge allows printing images from a 3 Press the SET button to confirm the setting a memory card in a digital camera directly to a printer regardless of brand To find out if a PictBridge printer is PictBridge compatible simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check the printer manual With the PictBridge function on your camera you can print the captured photos directly with Printer a PictBridge compatible printer using the supplied USB cable without the need for a PC 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 After the camera is reset it will switch to P
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22. ect Protect Delete DPOF Trim To protect unprotect a picture or video 1 Use Up Down arrow button to select Protection press the SET or Right button to enter the submenu Please refer to the following sections for detailed instructions on the various menu options my 2 Press Up Down button to select between protection Delete options There are two ways to delete files e Single to protect a single selected photo or video e All to protect all photos and videos stored in built in memory and or SD card cl w Delete Press SET button to confirm and enter photo video protection interface 3 Select Protect to lock displayed photos or videos or select Unprotect to unlock then press SET and select Back to return to the playback menu e Delete One 1 Inthe Delete setting select Delete One and then press the SET or Right button 2 Press the Left Right button to locate the photo or video to be deleted Press the Up Down button to select item Delete One to delete the file or Back to return to previous menu and then press SET to confirm dQ e Delete All 1 In the Delete option select All and then press the SET button 2 Use Up Down button and select Delete All to delete all files or select Exit to return to the menu The Gx indicator means a file is protected File protection must be removed first before a file can be deleted Deleting files will cause DPOF sett
23. edical assistance Avoid exposing the LCD screen to water please remove immediately any moisture on the LCD screen with a soft dry cleaning cloth dQ Display Setting Press the disp button to toggle between these modes Clean Does not display any additional icons Default Grid and Clean Default mode Display the camera parameters on screen 124 Se LCD Screen Display Still Picture Mode Display Mode fa M SCN J 0 CON DO HE UN N Shooting Mode Icons fou Auto Mode M Manual Mode SCN Scene Mode I Panorama Mode Macro Mode Zoom Remaining number of pictures SD Memory card built in memory Battery Status Image Size White Balance Adjustable only in M Mode Picture Color Adjustable only in M Mode 10 ISO Value Adjustable only in M Mode 11 Histogram 12 Exposure Compensation EV value Adjustable only in M Mode 13 Focus Frame 14 AF Mode 16 Self Timer Single AF amp Dene eel Multi AF 10sec 15 Flash Mode Ce Smile Force Off 17 Continuous Shot Flash Auto E off Force Flash On Slow Sync Slow Sync Red Eye Red Eye Reduction ARPES Video Shooting Mode Display 5 Remaining time for video recording 6 SD Memory Card Built in Memor Mode S 7 Battery Status 8 Video Quality 9 Picture Color 10 Exposure Compensation EV value 11 Metering For optimal video shooting it is recommended that a SD memory card be
24. enu then press 1 Select Reset Settings in the File Software menu then press Right Right 2 Use the Up Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No co FW Version Then press the SET button to confirm the setting Current Ver V2013 02 13 17 New Ver V2013 03 14 17 Update Firmware CF Reset Yes Cancel Reset camera settings to factory defaults To update to the latest firmware version you can go to the following website www ge com digitalcameras and look under Support dQ Connecting to a PC You can use a USB cable to connect the camera and copy transmit photos to a computer printer or other device Setting the USB mode 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 Transmission menu then select USB connection with the Up Down button and press the Right button 2 Use the Up Down navigation buttons to select PC 3 Press the SET button to confirm the setting PC Printer Transferring files to your PC Your computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop to locate the removable drive and to copy folders and files in the drive to a directory on your PC as you would copy any typical folder or file Follow the steps below to connect the camera to a PC 1 Make sure
25. ff Select this option to disable Macro Q Macro On 00 ISO Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the lens 2 Press Left Right to select the required function menu 3 Press the SET button to confirm the settings and exit the press SET button to confirm the setting and exit the menu menu 3 The adjustable range of exposure value is from EV 2 0 to EV 2 0 g o o o yy ISO The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera s sensor to light 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 The ISO setting is only available when the camera isinthe M Manual mode Pictures taken with higher ISO will generally have more noise than those taken with lower ISO AY 0 3 EV lt 1400150 gt is ps rT Bien EE EEE Oe wt a far gt The options of ISO include automati 80 100 200 400 800 and 1600 oo dQ Blink Detection Blink Detection is enabled by default unless disabled by the user When shooting if a subject is detected with closed eyes the Blink Detection icon will appear on the screen to indicate possible blink Viewing Photos and Videos To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen 1 Press the button to enter the Playback mode The last recorded photo or video clip will appear 2 Use the Left Right navigation buttons to scroll th
26. g the Date and Time section on page 14 the internal memory is active and the internal memory will be formatted Formatting the SD memory card will not automatically format the internal memory Copy to Card Copy internal memory to SD File Numbering memory card After you take a picture or video clip the camera will save it in Use this setting to copy the files stored in the camera s sequential order You can use this to reset the file numbering internal memory to an SD memory card to 1 When the files in the memory card exceed 9999 and the 1 Select Copy to Card in the File Software menu then press photos in the last file exceed 999 a warning will indicate that Right the memory card is full 1 Select File Numbering in the File Software menu then 2 Use the Up Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No press Right Then press the SET button to confirm the setting 2 Select the option with the Up Down button and press the SET button for confirmation cS Copy to Card Copy files from built in memory to the memory card S File Numbering Create a new directory and reset the file number If there is no card available in the camera this function will not be displayed g o oo y Reset Settings FW Version Firmware Version Use this setting to restore the camera to its original factory Use this setting to view the current camera firmware version default settings Select FW Version in the File Software m
27. ically optimizes EV ISO your photo settings for best results 1 Press mode button to select Manual Exposure Mode M Follow these steps press SET to confirm 1 Press mode button to select Auto Mode E 2 Compose your picture in the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway to focus on the subject 3 The focus frame in the middle of the LCD will turn to green when the subject is properly in focus 4 Press the Shutter button completely down to capture the image TH 4 03E gt 400ISO i aac Sc Poet sha SUNS Dh ks Se tamale Na eS Se 2 Press SET to confirm Press the Up Down button to select the parameter adjustment 3 Press the SET button to confirm the settings and enter the shooting screen __ o o y Panorama 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 easy steps to create a panoramic picture 1 Press mode button to select Panorama Mode C 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 the image 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
28. ings to be reset DPOF Digital Print Order Format DPOF allows you to record a selection of pictures that you would like to print and will save your selection in the memory card so that you can simply use your memory card at a photo kiosk or in store without having to review and select photos you would like to print Trim The Trim setting allows you to trim an area of a selected photo and save it as a new photo To trim a picture 1 Select cutting function 2 Select Yes to confirm cutting use the zoom lever and direction buttons to select the part to be cut and to select the desired photo 3 Press SET button and Save Change will appear Select x to confirm changes and save it as a new image or select gt lt to cancel changes and return to the previous menu The image cannot be cropped again when it is cropped to 640 x 480 oo dQ Red Eye Reduction Use this setting to remove red eye in your photos 1 Inthe playback mode press Left Right button to select the photo which needs red eye reduction 2 Inthe menu select to set press SET to enter setting screen 3 Press Left Right button to select corresponding menu or cancel and return playback menu hag N e Cancel Z Red Eye Reduction SS Cancel 4 Press the SET button to confirm the setting For best results the face of the subject should be relatively large on the LCD screen the subject should be faci
29. is image cannot be deleted Warning Camera recording please wait Warning Battery exhausted This file cannot be played back No connection Print error Cannot print Explanation Confirm whether the memory card should be formatted The picture or video you are trying to delete is protected No other actions allowed to perform during video audio recording The battery is out of charge The picture format cannot be recognized by the camera 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 Troubleshooting Problem Camera does not turn on Camera turns off suddenly during operation The picture is blurred Images and video files cannot be saved No picture is taken when pressing the Shutter button Possible causes e The battery has run out e The battery is not inserted correctly The battery has run out e The lens is dirty RA appears when taking pictures The memory card is full The memory card is full No available space to store the files The mode dial is in Playback mode Solution e Replace with a fully charged battery Replace with a fully charged battery e Use a soft cloth to clean the lens on your camera e Use the Image Stabilization mode e Replace the memory card with a new one e Delete unwanted images e Unlock the memory card
30. lder or file name of the memory card in the computer An edited file cannot be displayed on the LCD screen of the camera To edit image data please copy the image data to the computer s hard disk drive first H The photos taken by this camera are stored in the auto generated folder in the SD card Please do not store photos that are not taken by this model of camera as this may make it impossible to recognize pictures when the camera is in playback mode goo oO 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 2013 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 Imag ing Company Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identi fication purposes only and are properties of their respective owners oo dQ Safety Information Please read the following important information carefully before using this product Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera your self Do not drop or knock the camera Improper handling may damage the product Turn off the camera before inserting or removing the bat tery and memory card Use only the type of battery tha
31. lur This mode is not recommended for shooting indoors Z Beach For taking pictures in areas with strong sunlight gt Sunset For sunsets Capture subjects in strong sunlight For fireworks at night Slower shutter speed adjusted for brilliant images The use of a tripod is pee Fireworks recommended SX Sport W Night Landscape For night scenes The use of tripod is recommended Snow For snow scenes Reproduce natural and clear white scenes Mode name ZA Panning Shot Text XS Portrait Fish Eye Party OW Indoor EJ Leaf m Museum PD Night Portrait a Sketch Wy Anti shake Optical Image Stabilization to take clear pictures in the handheld state Auto Scene Mode ASCN In the ASCN mode different recording conditions are detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be automatically selected Icon Mode name Icon Mode name Landscape Mode Night Landscape Mode ra Night Portrait Auto Mode To use ASCN 1 Press mode button to select SCN mode then select ASCN function LCD screen will be shown as follows oo dQ Hold the camera steadily and aim at the subject The optimum scene mode will be selected automatically 3 Press the Shutter button halfway down to focus Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture F r 7 scaikvadiuctth T Landscape Mode elie SCN will automatically adjust the exposure and reproduce vivid gree
32. n and GN Portrait Mode The best mode for shooting portraits enables AE AF for faces When you take portraits at night or in low light conditions ASCN will automatically adjust the F Night Portrait exposure for people and night scenes When the sun or any other light source is behind you ASCN will automatically adjust the SP Backlit Portrait i foreground exposure to produce the best pictures possible Night Landscape Mode For night scenes ASCN will automatically increase the ISO value to compensate for low light To produce more detailed close ups ASCN will automatically engage the camera s Macro mode Macro Mode and automatically focus the lens The camera will automatically adjusts the exposure and focus to ensure the best possible A Auto Mode pictures Shooting in Auto Mode gy 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 2 3 Press the Power button to turn the camera on Press mode button to select Auto Mode g8 Compose your picture in the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject The focus frame in the middle of the LCD will turn to green when the subject is properly in focus Press the Shutter button down all the way to capture the image Using the Zoom Function Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions
33. ng the camera and the eyes should be as large as possible Rotate Slideshow You can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a 1 Inthe playback mode press Left Right button to select the slideshow photo which needs rotation 1 Press a button to enter playback screen 2 Inthe menu select UY to set press SET to enter setting screen 3 Press Left Right button to select rotation direction or cancel and return play menu 2 Press SET button to enter slide option 3 Press Left Right button to select slide playing or cancel and return to play menu ead Turn Right Turn Left eEffect 1 interval 1sec Melodious music oS Cancel eEffect 2 interval 1sec Enthusiastic music 4 Press the SET button to confirm the setting eEffect 3 interval 1sec Peaceful music Videos and panoramic pictures cannot be rotated 4 Press the SET button to confirm the setting The rotated picture file will replace the original one 6 y Setup Menu Mode K M SCN S A Sieh between different functions with the Up Down You can enter the Setup menu from any mode just press eas l button press Up Down button to switch select Fo setting 3 Press the SET or Right button to enter the submenu menu press SET button to enter then press Up Down button to select gt basic setting menu After selecting a function option you can press the Up button
34. ng with the following items If anything is missing or appears to be damaged please contact General Imaging ZZ on SH gt ey Warranty Card CD ROM Optional USB Cable AA size Alkaline Batteries Quick Start Guide dQ Camera Views Back View Front View Top View Bottom View Flash Delete Down Button AF Assist Beam Timer indicator Auto Timer Shooting Button Left Button Mic Function SET Button Lens USB AV Port LCD Screen Wrist Strap Mount Zoom Button Speaker Left View Power Indicator Power Button Playback Button Movie button Menu Button Shutter Button Mode Selection Button Tripod Mount Point WO CO N O oO FP N N e e e e O Disp Up Button Memory Card Battery Compartment ary N Flash Mode Right Button Insert the Battery and SD SDHC Card card not included 1 Open the battery compartment 2 Insert the battery while observing the correct polarity 3 Insert an SD SDHC card not included into the memory 4 Close the battery compartment card slot as shown Optional SD SDHC cards are not included The use Turnina O d Off of 64 MB to 32 GB memory cards from recognized urning Jn an manufacturers such as SanDisk Panasonic and Toshiba are recommended for reliable data storage Press the Power button to turn the camera on To turn the camera off press the Power button again To remove the SD SDHC card open the battery compartment and
35. rough the photos or video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card 3 To play a selected video clip press the SET 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 SET button for confirmation The operating instruction icons are as follows 1 Increase Volume 4 Decrease Volume 2 Pause 5 Rewind 3 Fast Forward When playing a movie press the Up Down button to increase or decrease the volume To mute the audio press and hold the Thumbnail View Down button until the E appears When in playback mode press W on the zoom button to display thumbnail images of photos and videos on the screen W Zoom out T Zoomin 00 01 23 1 Slide the zoom lever to switch between 3x3 and 4x4 thumbnails 2 When displaying 3x3 and 4x4 thumbnails press the Up Down Left Right button to select a picture or video clip to view If the c indicator appears on the LCD then a movie file is currently being displayed Using Zoom Playback for still pictures only The zoom buttons can also be used during playback This Press the SET button to restore a preview icon to its allows you to magnify photos between 2x to 8x original image size 1 Press the button to switch to playback mode 2 Use the Left Right navigation buttons to select a photo to magnify 3 Press the T on the zoom button to zoom in 4 Use the
36. sssseesecseeee 54 Reset SettingS ees essesooesssssessssssosessssoessssseeoosseseossseseess 55 FW Version Firmware VersiON ccsscccssessseecseecsses 55 TranSMiISSIOn ssseessseessssoessseeesssersssseesssersssseesssss 56 Connecting TO GP Gs sscsessscictsnincesensvendovcciessntvidaseonaiatiericiaonctes 56 Setting the USB Mode u eessssssecsesssessesseessesseesseessen 56 Transferring Files to your PC essesssessecssessecsseeseeees 56 Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer 58 Setting the USB Mode eesssssecsesssccsesssecsesseesseesses 58 Connecting the Camera and Printef cccseceee 59 Video SSCS Issacs avast casirdadsvaninsovnevesvsceusavdenncsennnscetnnanets ones 60 Using the PictBridge M Nu cscsecssccsessecssessecssecssesseeseeese 61 Print with Date ssnin 61 Print without DOLE scasionscunncmondmiuninninman 62 Print index ccctenstresiasenamisecnnie seine 63 Print DPOF Digital Print Order Formoat 006 64 ESI EEE AE E A E E A 64 APPENDICES ncsevesacestecutucsacurstesesoeeecarziuscceecacsisaeeets 65 Specifications s sssssscnssasssnseassvnsonsaoosensavesnavendcenveoicnnssoesnsssoueases 65 Error Messages ssessesesseesseesssessseesseeesseessersserssseesseesseessseees 69 WOU IES OO CAG ssc icestusccvsssdasesactspeastocpsanesusnarstceavsuedbevantetvents 71 Package Contents Your package should contain the camera model you purchased alo
37. t comes with the camera Using other types of batteries may damage the camera and void the warranty Do not touch the camera lens 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 battery Do not operate or store the camera in dusty dirty or sandy environments 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 solvent based 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 useful information to consider Indicates precautions to be taken while operating the camera e WARNING eee ee i SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 eseseseesesessereeees iI BEFORE YOU START wiscsocssstetssiicdsacsdsssictnevovsesesscare 1 AE TAN E A AET E A AA A atsontenhe 1 CO GIN E 1 Trademarks xssntconrveonctsanereve
38. tion assist beam is useful for focusing in the dark or in low lighting When Digital Zoom is turned off only the optical zoom is conditions functional AF Assist Bea Digital Zoom Date Imprint Quick Review Include a Date Time stamp in the photo image This setting refers to the brief photo review immediately after taking a picture The picture stays on the LCD screen for an adjustable period of time Off Date Date Time Date Imprint K Quick Review e Off e Date Four options are available e Date Time Off e 1 sec e 2 sec e 3 sec g o Movie Mode Menu Mode PS Press mode dial to select 3 mode 1 Press button to enter 23 menu 2 Press Up Down button to select the menu options to be set 3 Press Left Right button to select functions dQ Image Pixel The quality of photos can be changed by selecting image resolution ratio ED co cor The speed requirements for reading and writing high resolution pixel images to a SD card are as follows so Pet Recording time limit above 1280 x 720p 29 fps format is under 29 minutes Playback Menu Mode Protect In Playback mode press the button to enter the To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally Playback menu erased use this setting to lock one or all of the files 1 Press Up Down button to switch between playback menus 2 Press SET or Right button to playback setting menu i Prot
39. to return to the menu for other Camera Setup pages Or you can press the Down button to switch to ae a the next menu page Power Saver Auto Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting Language English World Time Home Beep Date amp Time 2013 02 21 03 47 You can change the tones used for button presses time lapse and sound effects during power on off To change these settings To adjust the settings 1 Select the Beep setting from the Setup menu as described 1 Select the setting menu for the options you want to previously choose and press SET or Right button to enter the appropriate menu oo QQ 2 Press Up Down button to select volume control e Tone 1 Low e Tone 2 Medium e Tone 3 High 3 Press Right button to enter and press Up Down button to select sound type then press SET button to confirm setting After selecting a sound type the following functions can be adjusted together alarm setting shutter button tone and time lapse Power Saver This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your batteries 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 O Auto we Power Saver Normal
40. ty or dusty environments e In a place where the camera can be exposed directly to sunlight or subject to high temperatures e g inside a closed car in summer e In a place where the camera is subject to a high magnetic fields e g near motors transformers or magnets H Do not place the camera on a wet surface or places where dripping water or sand may come in contact with the camera H if the camera will not be used for a long period of time removing the battery and the memory card from the camera and storing them in a dry environment H If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold location to a warm place moisture may condense inside the camera It is suggested that you wait for a while before turning this camera on H Warranty does not cover any type of data loss or corruption Battery Notes E Incorrect use of the battery may cause it to leak become hot ignite or burst Always observe the following precautions e Do not expose the battery to water and take particular care to keep the terminals dry e Do not heat the battery or throw it into a fire e Do not attempt to deform disassemble or modify the battery H Keep the battery out of reach of babies and small children H In cold locations battery performance deteriorates and battery life is significantly shortened Memory Card Notes H When using a new memory card be sure to format the card with your digital camera before using it H Do not change fo
41. xisting light conditions o Self Timer Setting Use this function to take pictures at pre set intervals The camera shutter speed can be set for 2 seconds 10 seconds or by smile detection Self timer Off Disables the self timer Self timer 2sec A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the Shutter button is pressed Gy Q Self timer 10sec GS 1 Press 8 button to enter function menu A single picture is shot 10 seconds after the Shutter button is pressed Self timer Smile Once the Shutter button is pressed a photo is taken as soon as asmile is detected on the LCD screen 4 Press the SET button to confirm the settings and exit the menu 2 Press Up Down button to enter self timer function menu 3 Press Left Right button to select self timer function menu oo dQ acre Ties SET Function Menu The Macro setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close up photos This mode allows you to focus on subjects very The SET function menu of the camera includes EV ISO The close to the camera appropriate function setting can give you better photographs 1 Press 2 button to enter macro function menu and videos Exposure Compensation The exposure compensation feature allows you to adjust the light exposure value to control the brightness of the image 1 Press SET button to enter SET function menu 2 Press the Left Right button to select the following two modes Macro O
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