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1. 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 Explanation Card is not formatted format e Confirm whether the memory card should be formatted This image cannot be deleted e The picture or video you are trying to delete is protected Warning Camera recording please wait e No other actions allowed to perform during video audio recording Warning Battery exhausted e The battery is out of charge This file cannot be played back e The picture format cannot be recognized by the camera No connection e The camera is not connected to the printer correctly Print error e There is a problem with camera or printer Cannot print e Check that the printer is out of paper or out of ink e 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 The battery has run out The battery is not inserted correctly The battery has ru
2. This feature enables you to display the local time on the LCD Format Memory screen while you are overseas Please note formatting enables you to delete all contents in the memory card and built in memory including protected photo and movie files To use this setting 2 Use the Up Down navigation buttons to switch between 1 Select Format Memory in the File and Software menu the hometown 47 and travel destination fields 2 Usethe Up Down navigation button to select Yes or No Then press the SET button to confirm the setting 1 Selectthe Zone setting from the Setup menu as described previously The world time screen will appear 3 Usethe Left Right navigation buttons to select a city close to the desired time zone Then press the SET button i Format to confirm Doing so will clear all data vr World Time 3 Select Yes the camera will format the selected media Trindade Martim Vaz Hong KongHeging 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 the internal memory is active and the internal memory will be formatted Formatting the SD memory card will not automatically format the internal memory See Setting the Date and Time section on page 15 Copy to Card Copy internal memory to SD File Numbering memory card After you t
3. position Please charge the battery indoors between 0 C and 35 C When the battery is not in use for a long time please use the attached charger to charge the battery Kal Ap TO 3 Oo E 4 o cC TO Lm e 2 TO LE e LA QO a el Li el Li TO e gt cab 4 4 e am Ap Cu 4 4 Ka ab N Insert the battery while observing the correct polarity Use the side of battery to press down the stopper as shown allowing the battery to lock into place properly 2 1 Openthe battery compartment 4 Close the battery compartment Insert an SD SDHC card not included into the memory card slot as shown 3 Extensive continuous use of the camera can cause EENG d Off battery to overheat Please always use caution when urning Un an removing the battery Press the Power button to turn the camera on To turn the camera off press the Power button again Optional SD SDHC cards are not included The use of 64 MB to 32 GB memory cards from recognized Power Button manufacturers such as SanDisk Panasonic and Toshiba are 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 When the camera is turned on it will default to the shooting More than 30 000 photos are stored on the SD card mode last used You
4. 14 You can change the tones used for button presses time lapse and sound effects during power on off To adjust the settings To change these settings 1 Selectthe setting menu for the options you want to 1 Selectthe Beep setting from the Setup menu as described choose and press SET or Right button to enter the previously appropriate menu dQ 2 Press Up Down button to select volume control e Tone 1 Low e Tone 2 Medium e Tone 3 High e Beep mg Fj 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 mg Power Saver Normal Best 6 e 3 Pressthe Up Down button to adjust the selected item 4 Pressthe SET button to confirm Language See Setting the Language section on page 14 Emo o0 rone File Software The Zone setting is a useful function on your overseas trips
5. BEFORE YOU START isscsisiscessusscssassveeseucceveassveusenss 1 Preface chc temet EE 1 Copyright nnnsssrnserssroserssresernsrssernsrsserssesserssessersersssessssssenes 1 Trademarks ennernserssrnserssorserserssersersssosersserssessesserssssserssene 1 Safety Information isseseeeessrosorrsrssersserserssersersersserserssseserssseses 1 About this Manual ee 2 Symbols used in this Manual ee 2 CONTENT cc j GETTING READY EE 7 Unpacking n ernserssroserssrsserssrsserssersersersserserssseserssseserssesserssssserssene 7 EV 8 Battery Charging messenssesserssesserserssreserssreserssesserssersersserserns 10 Insert the Battery and SD SDHC Card Not included sss 11 Turning On and Off eent 13 Setting Language and Date Time sss 14 Set Display Language sees 14 Set EO c E 15 About the LCD Screen ENEE 16 Using the ee 17 Display Setting 17 LCD Screen Display EEN 18 Still Picture Mode Display sss 18 Video Shooting Mode Display 20 Playback Mode Display 21 Using the Mode Button een 22 Manual Mode EEN 23 Shooting in Auto Mode sssserssssserserssersersssesersserssessesserssenses 23 Imaging Stabilization Mode een 24 Portrait e 24 Panorama Mode eese tetro tntntntotentneue 25 MIO STEE ND 27 DEE 28 Bai 27 NN IS onesessesesesesses
6. Power Saver Auto Language English World Time Home Date amp Time 2012 02 21 15 14 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 18 LCD Screen Notes Extremely high precision technology has been used to 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 appear on the LCD screen These points are normal in the manufacturing process and the recorded image is not affected in any way Avoid exposing the LCD screen to water please remove any moisture on the LCD screen with a soft dry cleaning cloth If the LCD monitor is damaged take particular care with the liquid inside the monitor If any of the following situations arise take the recommended action immediately as indicated below e f liquid from the LCD comes in contact with your skin wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and running water e If liquid from the LCD gets into the eyes inadvertently rinse with water immediately and seek medical assistance e f liquid from the LCD is swallowed rinse your mouth thoroughly with water Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting Then seek medical assistance immediately Display Sett
7. 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 Unplug or Eject Hardware LS 10 00 AM Macintosh Drag the untitled icon to the Trash Untitled Untitled Video System Set Eye Fi SD Card Connection Mode Use this feature to switch the video system from either NTSC This camera supports wireless connection of an Eye Fi SD or PAL card To upload the photos in the camera to Internet using the 1 Select Video System in the Transmission menu then following steps press Right 1 Press button to select set menu then enter 2 Use the Up Down navigation buttons to select NTSC or connection menu to select Eye Fi set it to ON PAL Then press the SET button to confirm The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional TV standards The 2 Photos taken after this setting is enabled will be appropriate setting will vary between regions automatically uploaded to the internet Please refer to the Eye Fi SD i i ing for furth ils NTSC USA Canada Taiwan Japan etc ye Fi SD card instructions and setting for further details PAL Europe Asia excluding Taiwan Oceania etc Note The TV output will not display properly if an incorrect video system is selected Connecti
8. 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 oo D 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 Gotothe Transmission menu then select USB connection with the Up Down button and press the Right button 2 Usethe Up Down navigation buttons to select PC 3 Pressthe 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 2 Make sure both the camera and PC are turned on Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB AV OUT port on your camera 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
9. can use the Mode button on the back to switch between modes Setting Language and Date Time The Date Time and Language setup page will automatically appear when the camera is turned on for the first time kl Beep off ower Sover Auto To set the display language and date time go to the following wg KE d setup options in the General Setup menu 5 language English e Language World Time Home e Date Time CH Dates Time 2012 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 woe Lanauaa between menus select Set Menu press SET button to enter SE Set Menu er Espafiol Mik tA Portugu s Set Display Language TEN Italiano 1 Inthe General Setup menu press Up Down button to tho Deutsch select Language press SET or Right button to enter setting 4 English Pycckui mode Francais Svenska 2 Usethe Up Down Left Right buttons to select the desired H Back language 3 Press the SET button to confirm the setting o o0 Set Date Time 1 Inthe General Setup Menu press Up Down button to select Date Time press SET or Right button to enter setting mode 2 Press Up Down to select the date display mode press right button to select the item to be set press Up Down button to select the required value Date amp Time 3 Press the SET button to confirm the setting Beep Off
10. off e Ka Flash Auto Camera flash turns off automatically based on existing light conditions E Ca K Force Flash The flash will fire with each shot even if there is enough available light to take the photo without flash Slow Sync This allows for night scenery photos that include people in the foreground The use of a tripod is recommended when shooting with this setting 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 When e appears it represents the flashlight is charging E 00 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 1 Press x button to enter function menu disp S SET gt 2 Press Up Down button to enter self timer function menu 3 Press Left Right button to select self timer function menu oo D Self Timer Off Disables the self timer Self Timer 2 sec A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the Shutter button is pressed Self Timer 10 sec A single picture is shot 10 seconds after the Shutter button is pressed Self Timer Smile Once the Shutter button is pressed a photo i
11. or videos press the SET button for confirmation To delete pictures or videos 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 3 Pressthe Down Delete button and the delete screen will appear Ay Erased photos video clips cannot be recovered Please refer to page 53 for instructions on the Delete Menu options USING THE MENUS Mode M s 9 X Expo Metering Exposure Metering In any of the above Photo Modes press the button to go Use this setting to select the target size of the camera s field to the Photo Setup Menu of view to be metered 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 ES Tr gn Three metering target sizes are available to choose from EA Tr gn Ex After selecting a function you can press the Up button to return to the Still Picture menu for other Photo Setup 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 e AiAE Artificial Intelligence AE targets the camera s entire field of view e Spot metering targets a small area in the center of the camera s field of view e Multi metering targets a s
12. selects all the settings automatically ImagingStabilzationMode 1 7 Optical Image Stabilization to take clear pictures in the handheld state Manual Mode M Shooting in Auto Mode 3 When selecting Manual Exposure Mode you can set the Auto Mode is the easiest mode to take photos While EV ISO shutter speed manually operating in this mode the camera automatically optimizes 1 Press the mode button to select Manual Exposure your photos for best results Mode press SET to confirm Follow these steps 1 Press mode button to select Auto Mode Co I 2 Compose your picture in the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway down 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 Pressthe Shutter button completely down to capture the image 2 Pressthe Up Down button to select the parameter adjustment 3 Pressthe SET button to confirm the settings and enter the shooting screen EE gt Imaging Stabilization Mode Portrait Mode This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by hand shake In Portrait Mode the camera is set to automatically adjust low light and slow shutter speed exposure for realistic capture of skin tones Imaging Stabilization Mode Use Stabilization Mode in dark environments or when Press the Mode button to select Portrait mode gt using a slower shutter speed Shooting in a windy or
13. the images 3 Usethe Up Down navigation buttons to select the number of prints for the current displayed image 4 Pressthe SET button and the following screen will appear EE 0 Print Index You can use this setting to print all indexes to show all photos POPE ER OE currently in your camera 1 Select Print index from the PictBridge menu The following screen will appear 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 o D 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 54 1 Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu The following screen will appear Remove USB Cable Print DPOF Images 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 14 14 Megapixels Total Image Sensor Pixels 14 48 Megapixels 1 2 3 CCD Focal Length 5 1mm Wide 25 5mm Te
14. the product Turn the camera off before inserting or removing the bat tery and memory card Use only the type of battery that comes with the camera Using other types of batteries may damage the camera and void the warranty Avoid touching the camera lens 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 MM S S S S I S IS SO CONTENTS WV E i SAFETY PRECAUTIONS sss ii
15. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Camera Notes H Do not store or use the camera in the following environments e Inthe rain in humidity 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 Ina 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 we recommend removing the battery and the memory card from the camera and storing them in a dry environment El if you carry the camera 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 the camera again H Warranty does not cover any type of data loss or corruption Battery Notes H 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 can deteriorate and battery life can be significantly shortened Memory C
16. SB mode is 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 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 w PictBridge 1 Select Print with date from the PictBridge menu The following screen will appear Print with Date g pp Print without Date Print Index Print DPOF Images Exit OD 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 Usethe Left Right navigation buttons to scroll through on each setting the photos dQ 3 Use the Up Down navigation buttons to select the number of prints for the current displayed photo 4 Press the SET button and the following screen will appear Print With Date 5 Select Yes then press SET button confirm print Select Cancel then press SET button cancel print Print without Date Use this setting to print the photos without dates on them 1 Select Print without date from the PictBridge menu The following screen will appear V 2 Usethe Left Right navigation buttons to scroll through
17. User Manual imagination at work GE Digital Camera Smart Series J1458W Playback Using the Menus Camera Connectivity Appendix EN WARNING Do not expose the camera battery pack or other accessories to rain or humidity to avoid a potential fire hazard or possible electric shock For customers in the U S A Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesirable operation For customers in Europe 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 This symbol crossed out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV indicates separate collection of electrical and mmm electronic waste in the European countries Please do not throw the equipment into the waste Please recycle and dispose of properly Declaration of Conformity Model Name J1458W Trade Name GE Responsible Party General Imaging Co Address 1411 W 190th Street Suite 550 Gardena CA 90248 U S A Customer Service Telephone Number 1 800 730 6597 Outside U S amp Canada 1 310 755 6857
18. age Color Setting sees 50 Blink Det cocinar cbr bro baee beers 51 Playback Menu een 52 PEOLE eet 52 DEIET a 53 DPOF Digital Print Order Format 54 Mi 55 High Dynamic Range HDR sse 55 Red eye Reduction EE 56 prr M 56 PR S12 C M 57 GE 01 g ENEC EE RE 57 la UE 58 Transferring Files to your PC msesssserserssroserssreseesssnee 64 Set p m E 59 Video System 66 ifto UN ie sae Piss asset EEE a enone 59 Set Eye Fi SD Card Connection Mode 66 Power SAVE e M 60 Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer 67 LUNG c E 60 Setting the USB Mode sssessseesseesserssetessstssetssetn 67 FAO N AEAEE EE EEE AE 61 Connecting the Camera and Printer 68 DG UC 61 Using the PictBridge Menu 69 File and Software 61 Print with Date Lu 69 FANN EEN 61 Print without Dote 70 Copy to Card Copy internal memory to TE NE 71 Me Aasen 62 Print DPOF Digital Print Order Format 72 File Numbering EEN 62 GL 12 FEE SOLOING S EEN 63 FW Version Firmware version 63 GEELEN Eeer 13 TGS VIS SION scccicocesdzcexncsetonescesdecserseessdersseseseetyre 64 Beer 73 Connecting to a PC 64 Gd 77 Setting the USB Mode mm 64 Troubleshootingu uunssmmmammndeeinvsanein 79 Package Contents Your package should contain the camera model you purchased along with t
19. ake 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 c Copy to Card Copy files from built in memory to the memory card Gei 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 _ o 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 menu then press 1 Select Reset Settings in the File Software menu then Right press Right 2 Use the Up Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No e FW Version Then press the SET button to confirm the setting Current Ver V2012 02 15 17 New Ver V2012 03 16 17
20. ard 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 folder or file name of the memory card in your 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 E 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 BEFORE YOU START 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 2012 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 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
21. bnails Slide Show Movie Playback Modes Zoom Approx 2x 8x Histogram Display White Balance Control AWB Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Fluorescent CWF Incandescent Manual WB Flash Modes Auto Red Eye Reduction Forced Flash No Flash Slow Synchro Red Eye Reduction Slow Synchro ehaatna Range Wide Approx 11 8in 153 5in 0 3m 3 9m ISO800 SE Tele Approx 47 2in 94 4in 1 2m 2 4m IS0800 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 Rechargeable Li ion Battery GB 12A 3 7V 700mAh In Camera Charging Shooting Capability Battery Performance Approx 220 Shots Based on CIPA Standards Operation Environment Temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Humidity 0 90 Dimensions WxHxD Approx 3 6x2 3x0 9in 91 5x56 5x22 6mm Based on CIPA Standards Weight Approx 3 80z 106g Body Only Rechargeable Li ion Battery AC Adapter USB Cable Supplied Accessories May Differ Depending On Wrist Strap CD ROM Country or Region Quick Start Guide Warranty Card Error Messages Messages Explanation Card error Card full Picture error No picture Lens error System error Write protect Scope detection error The memory card is not formatted The memory card is full and cannot store any new images The picture was not captured correctly The picture is corrupted
22. captured To crop a picture to more accurately represent the actual scene 1 Select cutting function 1 Inthe playback mode press ii to set press SET to enter setting screen 2 Press the Left and Right button to find pictures you want to optimize and then select Confirm to perform HDR optimization or select Cancel to go back to Playback menu 2 Select Yes to confirm cutting Use the zoom lever and direction buttons to select the portion of the image to be cut and saved 3 Press SET button and Save Change will appear Select v HDR to confirm changes and save it as a new image or select to cancel changes and return to the previous ES Cancel menu 3 After using the HDR function the image will be saved as a The image cannot be cropped again when it is cropped new file and the original file is still stored in the memory to 640 x 480 dQ Red Eye Reduction Use this setting to remove red eye in your photos 1 In the playback mode press Left Right button to select the photo which needs red eye reduction In the menu select to set press SET to enter setting screen Press Left Right button to select corresponding menu or cancel and return playback menu AE Z2 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 fa
23. cing the camera and the eyes should be as large as possible Rotate You can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture 1 Inthe playback mode press Left Right button to select the photo which needs rotation 2 Inthe menu select 5 to set press SET to enter setting screen 3 Press Left Right button to select rotation direction or cancel and return play menu 8 Turn Right 5 Turn Left amp 3 Cancel 4 Pressthe SET button to confirm the setting Videos and panoramic pictures cannot be rotated The rotated picture file will replace the original one Resize This setting allows you to resize a picture to a specified resolution and saves it as a new picture 1 Inthe playback mode press Left Right button to select the photo which you would like to resize 2 Inthe menu select T to set press SET to enter setting screen 3 Press Left Right button to select a resolution 1024X768 or 640X480 or cancel and return to the play menu 4 Press the SET button to confirm the setting Resizing an image creates a new file that contains the j image in the size you select The file with the original image also remains in the memory Color Effect This setting allows you to change the picture color effect The file is saved as a new photo and stored in memory together with the original photo 1 Inthe playback mode press Left Right button to select the photo which needs color effect proc
24. display thumbnail images of photos and videos on the screen W Zoom out l 00 01 23 1 Use the Zoom button to switch between 3x3 4x4 and Date Folder thumbnail display 2 When displaying 3x3 and 4x4 use Up Down Left Right button to select a picture or video clip for viewing when displaying the Date Folder use Up Down button to select the Date Folder T Zoomin 3 Use Up Down Left Right button to select a picture or video clip press the SET button to return to the original size Using Zoom Playback for still pictures only mE The zoom buttons can also be used during playback This Ifthe CG indicator appears on the LCD then a movie allows you to magnify photos up to 2x to 8x le i ly being di nesen heng crspidyed 1 Press the button to switch to playback mode 2 Use the Left Right navigation buttons to select a photo to Press the SET button to restore a preview icon to its magnify original image size 3 Pressthe T on the zoom button to zoom in 4 Usethe Zoom button to zoom in and out on the image The magnification area will show in the box in the lower right corner of the screen 5 Usethe navigation buttons to pan across the image 6 Pressthe 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 Exit with the Up Down button and delete pictures
25. ess 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 wa FE AS Gel xi Cancel SW Vivid Retro SEI Black and White 4 Press the SET button to confirm the setting Slideshow This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a slideshow 1 Press button to enter playback screen 2 Press SET button to enter slide option 3 Press Left Right button to select slide playing or cancel and return to play menu eEffect 1 interval 1 sec Melodious music eEffect 2 interval 1 sec Enthusiastic music eEffect 3 interval 1 sec Peaceful music 4 Pressthe SET button to confirm the setting En 0 o y Setup Menu Mode M co Se ET 2 Switch between different functions with the Up Down You can enter the Setup menu from any mode just press button button press Up Down button to switch select F3 setting 3 Pressthe SET or Right button to enter the submenu menu press SET button to enter then press Up Down button to select basic setting menu After selecting a function option you can press the Up button to return to the menu for other Camera Setup pages Or you can press the Down button to switch to seep op the next menu page Power Saver Auto Refer to the following pages for more details about each Language English setting World Time Home Beep Date amp Time 2012 02 21 15
26. he following items If anything is missing or appears to be damaged please contact General Imaging Se Kee ey Warranty Card CD ROM Optional USB Cable Rechargeable lithium ion battery AC adapter dQ Camera Views Front View Back View Top View Bottom View Flash Delete Button 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 Left View Zoom Button Power Button Power Indicator Movie Button Playback Button Shutter Button Menu Button Tripod Mount Point OG O N On wo A t N be Mode Selection Button Speaker Disp Up Button Memory Card Battery Compartment Flash Mode Right Button Ee e e N e O Battery Charging 1 With the camera turned off place the batteries into the When charging if the camera indicator is red it shows camera that the battery is not fully charged when the camera 2 Use the USB cable to connect the camera to the power indicator turns green it shows that the battery is fully adapter The power supply charger varys with regions so charged to optimize battery life charge the battery for the charger you received may be different from that in the at least four hours when charging it for the first time picture 3 Insert the power adapter into the power socket The charger is for indoor use only Charging the battery can only be done with the camera in the off
27. ing SCH Sketch For taking photos with pencil sketch effect Auto Scene Mode ASCN In the ASCN mode different recording conditions are detected automatically and the most suitable settings will be selected Landscape Mode Night Landscape Mode Portrait Mode Macro Mode Night Portrait a 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 D Hold the camera steadily and aim at the subject The optimum scene mode will be selected automatically 3 Pressthe Shutter button halfway down to focus Pressthe Shutter button all the way down to take the picture La Landscape Mode For landscapes ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure and reproduce vivid green and blue colors 1 amp 1 Portrait Mode The best mode for shooting portraits at night and enables AE AF for faces When you take portraits at night or in low light conditions ASCN will automatically adjust the amp Night Portrait exposure for people and night scenes Backlit Portrait When the sun or any other light source is behind you ASCN will automatically adjust the my 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 i Macro Mod To produce more detailed close ups ASCN will automatically engage the camera s Macro mode grr a
28. ing Press the disp button to toggle between these modes Default Clean Does not display any additional icons Grid and Clean Default mode Display the camera parameters on screen 1294 ES LCD Screen Display Still Picture Mode Display 1 Shooting Mode Icons Mode M ej W X E M Manual Mode Auto Mode E Tm ImagngstoblizationMode XS Portrait L Panorama Mode Scene Mode Macro Mode Zoom Remaining number of pictures SD Memory card built in memory Battery Status Image Size White Balance Adjustable only in Mode CON DD UC LE C N 9 Picture Color Adjustable only in Mode 10 ISO Value Adjustable only in Mode UA Ex pan A m DU 11 Histogram 12 Exposure Compensation EV value Adjustable only in Mode EE Se JE EF P i S ae E c k e z i e bk n a Za ea 0 98 EV e Pi i FV 18 A LT e E n EL a i e E lis 13 Focus Frame 17 Flash Mode 14 Expo Metering soe eS Force Off Ka Flash Auto Force Flash Single AF CSL Slow Sync Multi AF E Slow Sync Red Eye 16 Self Timer E Red Eye Reduction e 2 sec 18 Continuous Shot Single Continuous Shot 3 shot e B amp G Time Lapse 30S 1Min 5Min 10Min Video Shooting Mode Display 6 SD Memory Card Built in Memory 7 Battery Status oo Mode m 8 Video Quality 9 Picture Color 10 Exposure Compensation EV value 11 Expo Meteri
29. ing and writing high resolution pixel images to a SD card are as follows el ES Recording time limit above 1280x720 29 fps format is under 29 minutes Image color setting effect has the following 4 options R i SCH Blink Detection dei Normal Blink Detection is enabled by default unless disabled by the e evil Vivid user When shooting if a subject is detected with closed eyes the Blink Detection icon will appear on the screen to e e Retro indicate possible blinking e Black and White Playback Menu Mode Protect In Playback mode press the bitionduenterihe 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 Protect Protect Delete DPOF Trim To protect unprotect a picture or video 1 Use Up Down arrow button to select Protection press the Please refer to the following sections for detailed instructions SET or Right button to enter the submenu on the various menu options B o 4 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 Press SET button to confirm and enter photo vide
30. le Normal Wide 23 6in 60cm Focusing Range Tele 39 3in 100cm Macro 1 9in 5cm e Wide Only Anti Handshake Digital image stabilization Digital Zoom 6x Digital Zoom Combined Zoom 30x Number of Still Image 14MP 4320x3240 3 2 12MP 4320x2880 16 9 10MP 4320x2432 8MP 3264x Recording 9 2448 SMP 2592x1944 3MP 2048x1536 16 9 2 MP 1920x1080 0 3MP 640x480 Image Compression Best Fine Normal Still Image Exif 2 2 JPEG File Format Movie Format MOV Motion JPEG Audio G 711 Monaural Manual Mode Auto Mode Imaging Stabilization Mode Mode Portrait Movie Mode Panorama Mode Scene Mode Auto Scene Landscape Sport Beach Sunset Fireworks Night Landscape Snow Children ID Glass Photo Frame Panning Shot Text Fish eye Party Indoor Leaf Museum Night Portrait Sketch Detection Features Face Smile Blink Shooting Modes Still Image Yes Horizontal Panorama Capture View Angle LCD Display 2 7inch 230k Pixels ISO Sensitivity Auto 15064 100 200 400 800 1600 AF Method Single AF Multi AF TTL 9 point Face Detection AF Assist Light On Off Exposure Metering Method Artificial Intelligence AE AiAE Center Weighted Average Spot Fixed to Center of Frame Face AE Exposure Control Method Program AE AE Lock Available Exposure Compensation 2EV in 1 3 Step Increments Shutter Speed 1 2000 4 Seconds Manual 30 Seconds Single Photo Index 9 16 Thum
31. lightly larger area in the center of the cameras field of view Size AF Mode Auto Focus mode The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels A Use this setting to control the auto focus mechanism while higher image resolution allows you to print that image in taking pictures larger sizes without degrading the image quality 14M om a There are two options The bigger the number of recorded pixels is the better op j the image quality becomes As the number of recorded pixels becomes smaller you will be able to record more e On images on a memory card o Tn Continuous Capture Setting Use this setting to perform continuous shooting After entering Dr Cont Shot 3 Shots this mode you can shoot multiple images by continuously holding the shutter button down JSL Time Lapse 30sec dl Time Lapse 1min El Time Lapse 5min dE Time Lapse 10min 2 Press the SET button to confirm the settings and exit the menu Be Renney gt EENEG The flash is disabled in this mode in order to enable Cont Shot Off quick succession of shots Capture a single shot only Ly Ire Cont Shot On Photos will be taken for as long as you press the shutter button n ooo 0 Focus Setting White Balance Setting This setting allows you to select different modes for optimum The White Balance Setting allows you to adjust the color focus temperature for different lighting sources to ensure accurate color reprod
32. n M manual mode 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 is in the 4 Manual mode Pictures taken with higher ISO will generally have more noise than those taken with lower ISO e Manual To set a long exposure time between 2 30 sec The use of tripod is recommended for prolonged exposure times The options of ISO include automati 64 100 200 400 800 and 1600 e Viewing Photos and Videos To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen 1 Pressthe button to enter the Playback mode The last recorded photo or video clip will appear 2 Usethe Left Right navigation buttons to scroll through 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 a appears When in playback mode press W on the zoom button to
33. n out The lens is dirty a 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 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 Possible causes Solution Images cannot print from the e The camera is not connected tothe Check the connection between the camera and connected printer printer correctly printer The printer is not PictBridge compatible Use a PictBridge compatible printer Load some paper in the printer The printer is out of paper or out of ink Replace the ink cartridge in the printer The paper is jammed Remove the jammed paper Writing to memory card is slow e A Class 4 memory card or below may Please select HCSD or shoot after formatting inhibit recording of slow the process this card down Cannot write to the memory card e Memory card is in write protection Please replace a memory card state Please shoot again When shooting or recording write protection interruption in the memory card like slower wri
34. nd automatically focus the lens AS The camera will automatically adjusts the exposure and focus to ensure the best possible ZN Auto Mode jeu m Shooting in Auto Mode gy Using the Zoom Function 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 the Power button to turn the camera on 2 Press mode button to select Auto Mode o 3 Compose your picture in the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject 4 The focus frame in the middle of the LCD will turn to green when the subject is properly in focus 5 Press the Shutter button down all the way to capture the image Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions optical zoom and digital zoom Press the Zoom button of the camera to zoom in or out on the subject while taking pictures See Digital Zoom on page 47 When you reach the maximum point for optical zoom the camera will temporarily stop zooming If you release and press the zoom button again it will automatically begin digital zoom if it is turned on Basic Function Menu The Basic Function menu includes flash self timer macro and continuous capture Set the basic functions in the following steps Flash 1 Press Right Flash button to enter function menus e Force Off Flash is turned
35. ng og QNS Bs war DE vr a Spot iA Multi 12 Metering ix Ju lt Ze e A PA 03 y Desi oes E 8 For optimal video shooting it is recommended that an SD memory card be 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 Optical zoom and digital zoom can be adjusted Digital 3 Self Timer zoom can be adusted to 6X 30x in total A 10 sec 4 Zoom Value Scale Displayed only when zoom is activated 5 Remaining time for video recording E 0 Uy DPOF File File Protection Playback Mode Display Mode Memory Space this picture total number of pictures SD Memory Card Built in Memory Battery Status Zoom Magnification Area Image Zoom Ratios Image Zone Oo OO N On Ui FP WN N e Shooting Date HDR Red Eye Reduction m e B B Pep cuc CU TK coo 70 7 20 TAY a SEA Ce SR c Va gt Ch We Ke 3 KW ap E BIN UM a VW e LN SRE 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 below Manual Mode Many of the camera settings can be configured manually in this mode Auto Mode EN The camera
36. ng 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 PC check the printer manual With the PictBridge function on your camera you can print the captured photos directly with a PictBridge compatible printer using the supplied USB cable without the need for a PC Printer 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 Tw Printer After the camera is reset it will switch to PC 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 dQ 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 will also appear if the U
37. o e protection interface wg Delete 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 di e e Delete One 1 Inthe Delete setting select Delete One and then press the SET or Right button 2 Pressthe 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 Lo D 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 x3 indicator means a file is protected File protection must be removed first before a file can be deleted Deleting files will cause DPOF settings 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 DPOF 3 Get Trim High Dynamic Range HDR The Trim setting allows you to crop an area of a selected photo With the HDR function pictures that are overexposed may be and save it as a new photo corrected by optimizing the highlights and lowlights
38. s taken as soon as a smile is detected on the LCD screen 4 Pressthe SET button to confirm the settings and exit the MOCO MORE 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 h The SET function menu of the camera includes EV ISO B close to the camera shutter functions The appropriate function setting can give 1 Press button to enter macro function menu you better photographs 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 a z x e X TM k b e cu Wa a J j d LA Roh uo p 2 Pressthe Left Right button to select the following two modes e Macro Off Select this option to disable Macro d Macro On 2 Press Left Right to select the required function menu Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the lens press SET button to confirm the setting and exit the menu 3 Press the SET button to confirm the settings and exit the 3 The adjustable range of exposure value is from EV 2 0 to EV 2 0 o o menu ISO Slow Shutter The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the In shutter B mode you can control the exposure time The camera s sensor to light To improve the performance in slow shutter mode is available only i
39. set at 3MP Manual Scene Mode SCN In Manual Scene Mode you can select from a total of 21 scene types to match your needs Select the desired scene for the occasion and the camera will automatically adjust the oa A OX o 9 e optimal settings for you 4 WM M NM Pp Press the mode button to enter Scene Mode The LCD will display a menu like the example below Night Landscape ED GR a Select a scene using the Up Down Left Right button and press the SET button Identifies the scene automatically Person Backlighting Landscape Macro Night Scene Night Scene with subject Auto For landscapes Vivid reproduction of green and blue De chort For fast moving subjects Capture sharp action shots with minimal blur This mode is not po recommended for shooting indoors j ABTI Auto Scene For taking pictures in areas with strong sunlight For sunsets Capture subjects in strong sunlight ZS nem For fireworks at night Slower shutter speed adjusted for brilliant images The use of a tripod is 22 Fireworks recommended For night scenes The use of tripod is recommended For snow scenes Reproduce natural and clear white scenes SA Panning Shot Produces background image blur that emphasizes the motion of the main subject SE Text For taking pictures of text documents or white boards GB Fish Eye For an interesting fish eye effect bi Party For taking pictures of large groups or in areas with uneven light
40. sssesesersssesersesesesstsessosesessseesessssesesssssses 28 EEE 27 Night Portante 28 Beach 27 sii a 28 VM 27 Auto Scene Mode ASCN 29 FIIGWOFKS iain decedat cedi iib p 27 BASIC OPERATION ccccccccccccccccccocccccececccecccce 31 Night Lomnderope En g i Shooting in Auto Mode esee 31 op 27 Using the Zoom Euncton 31 aT e EE 27 Basic FIA CEOS MB ses 32 VD Lernen 2 HS 32 cn 27 Self Timer Setting 33 Photo tel 27 Macro Mode 34 Panning Eo n 28 SET Function Menu een 34 A A 28 Exposure Compensation 34 Fish Eye en 28 EE 35 PN 28 PLAYBACK FRE 36 Viewing Photos and Videos sss 36 Thumbnail VIG ocio ecce 37 Using Zoom on Playback for still pictures only 38 Using the Delete Button EEN 39 USING THE MENUS see 40 MUV 40 Expo Metering Exposure Metering 40 zn EE 41 AF Mode Auto Focus model 41 Continuous Capture Setting 42 FOCUS Setting ios VE E ORA PUE ITF 43 White Balance Setting sss 43 Image Color Setting 44 Setna EEE EEE 46 NU 46 AF Assist Beam c sssesesesseressssneveuesrerssssenenessensnssesensssesensn 47 Digital ZOOR EE 47 DOLE IM PUA E 48 Quick Review 48 Movie Mode Menu EEN 49 Expo Metering Exposure Metering 49 rulle 50 Im
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42. turned off only the optical zoom is conditions functional e un AF Assist Bea Digital Zoom Date Imprint Include a Date Time stamp in the photo image Date Time Date imprint e Off e Date e Date Time Quick Review 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 ing Quick Review Four options are available e Off e 1 sec e 2 sec e 5 sec mo Movie Mode Menu Mod So Expo Metering Exposure Metering Use this setting to select the target size of the camera s field Press mode dial to select o mode of view to be metered 1 Press button to enter fas menu Three metering target sizes are available to choose from e AiAE Artificial Intelligence AE targets the camera s 2 Press Up Down button to select the menu options to entire field of view be set l l e Spot metering targets a small area in the center of the 3 Press Left Right button to select functions camera s field of view e Multi metering targets a slightly larger area in the center of the cameras field of view Image Pixel Image Color Setting The quality of photos can be changed by selecting image Image color setting allows you to select different color effects resolution ratio 1 Press SET button to enter function menu Press SET to Enter Normal 7 The speed requirements for read
43. uction a Single AF There are two options Single AF ca Multi AF dQ 1 Press Left Right button to select the following 7 modes Image Color Setting AWB Image color setting allows you to select different color effects Daylight 1 Press SET pe enter function menu wo roy xf dr Cloudy e Ga Fluorescent ll Fluorescent CWF Se Incandescent er Manual WB Press the Shutter button to detect WB 2 Pressthe SET button to confirm the settings and exit the 2 Press Left Right button to select image color setting menu Adjustable only in Manual Mode Image color setting effect has the following 4 options dei Normal CV vivid e Retro Black and White Adjustable only in Manual Mode Setting Menu Mode Quality The camera s quality setting adjusts the compression ratio Press button to enter shooting menu of the images Higher quality settings produce better quality 1 Press Up Down button to switch among shooting menus photos but will take up more memory space and select setting menu G Quality There are three options for picture quality 2 Press SET or Right button to set menu e Best e Fine e Normal my 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 function assist beam is useful for focusing in the dark or in low lighting When Digital Zoom is
44. unstable environment such as a moving vehicle may cause blurred images Eo o o o y Panorama Mode Panorama Mode allows you to create a panoramic picture The 5 If continuous pictures are less than 4 shots press SET camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using button the camera will splice the pictures automatically the individual shots that you take Press playback button to enter playback mode to see the Follow these easy steps to create a panoramic picture effect 6 If you take 4 pictures the camera will splice the pictures 1 Press mode button to select Panorama Mode 1 automatically Press playback button to enter playback 2 Usethe Left Right buttons to specify the direction of mode to see the effect picture taking and then in 2 seconds the panoramic sequence will commence automatically After selecting Panorama Mode Flash Self timer Macro 3 Compose the first view of the panoramic picture on the LCD Mode and Exposure Compensation cannot be adjusted 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 Pictures cannot be deleted nor the zoom adjusted until use this image to compose your picture before you press the series is finalized the Shutter button to capture and finish manual stitching In Panorama Mode up to 4 photos can be captured when the image size is

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