GE C1440WSL, C1440WRD, C1440WBK User Manual

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User Manual

GE Digital Camera

Smart Series : C1440W

Getting Started

Basic Operation

Camera Function Controls

Playback

Using the Menus

Camera Connectivity

Appendix

WARNING

Do not expose the camera battery pack or other accessories

to rain or humidity to avoid a potential re 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

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: C1440W

Trade Name: GE

Responsible Party: General Imaging Co.

Address: 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena,

Customer Service Telephone Number:

(Outside U.S. & Canada: +1-310-755-6857)

CA 90248, U.S.A.

+1-800-730-6597

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Camera Notes:

Do not store or use the camera in the following environments:

• In the rain, in humidity or dusty environments.

• 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.

In a place where the camera is subject to a high magnetic

•

elds, e.g. near motors, transformers or magnets.

Do not place the camera on a wet surface or places where dripping water or sand may come in contact with the camera.

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.

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.

Warranty does not cover any type of data loss or corruption.

Battery Notes:

Incorrect use of the battery may cause it to leak, become hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the following precautions:

• Do not expose the battery to water and take particular care to keep the terminals dry.

Do not heat the battery or throw it into a re.

•

• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the battery.

Keep the battery out of reach of babies and small children.

In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates and

battery life is signicantly shortened.

Memory Card Notes:

When using a new memory card, be sure to format the card with your digital camera before using it.

Do not change folder or le name of the memory card in the computer. An edited le 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 rst.

The photos taken by this camera are stored in the autogenerated 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.

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BEFORE YOU START

Preface

Thank you for purchasing this GE digital camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

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 Imaging Company.

Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identi-

cation 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 the product.

•

Turn o the camera before inserting or removing the bat-

tery and memory card.

• Use only the type of batt

Using other types of batteries may damage the camera and void the warranty.

• Do not t

• Please do not expose the camera to harsh environments

• Do not operat

ouch the camera lens.

such as moisture or extreme temperatures, which may shorten the life of your camera or damage the battery.

e or store the camera in dusty, dirty or sandy

environments.

ery that comes with the camera.

• 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 eort 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.

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CONTENTS

WARNING ............................................................... i

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................ ii

BEFORE YOU START ............................................. 1

Preface ..........................................................................................1

Trademarks .........................................................................1

Safety Information .....................................................................1

About this Manual ......................................................................2

Symbols used in this manual...........................................2

CONTENTS .............................................................3

GETTING READY ...................................................7

Package Contents ......................................................................7

Camera Views..............................................................................8

Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC

Card (card not included) ......................................................... 10

Turning On and O .................................................................. 12

Setting Language and Date/Time ........................................ 13

Set Display Language ....................................................13

Set Date/Time .................................................................. 14

About the LCD Screen ............................................................. 15

Using the Modes ................................................16

Display Setting ......................................................................... 16

LCD Screen Display ................................................................. 17

Still Picture Mode Display .............................................17

Video Shooting Mode Display ....................................... 19

Playback Mode Display .................................................. 20

Using the Mode Button .......................................................... 21

Shooting in Auto Mode ........................................................... 22

Manual Mode ............................................................................ 22

Panorama.................................................................................. 23

Manual Scene Mode (SCN) .....................................................24

ASCN ..................................................................................25

Landscape ........................................................................25

Sport .................................................................................. 25

Beach ................................................................................. 25

Sunset ................................................................................ 25

Fireworks .......................................................................... 25

Night Landscape ............................................................. 25

Snow ..................................................................................25

Children ............................................................................. 25

ID ........................................................................................ 25

Glass ................................................................................. 25

Photo Frame..................................................................... 25

Panning Shot .................................................................... 26

Text..................................................................................... 26

Portrait .............................................................................. 26

Fish Eye ............................................................................. 26

Party .................................................................................. 26

Indoor ................................................................................26

Leaf .................................................................................... 26

Museum ............................................................................ 26

Night Portrait ................................................................... 26

Sketch ................................................................................ 26

Anti-shake ........................................................................26

Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) ........................................................ 27

BASIC OPERATION ............................................29

Shooting in Auto Mode ........................................................... 29

Using the Zoom Function ....................................................... 29

Basic Functions Menu............................................................. 30

Flash .................................................................................. 30

Self-Timer Setting .................................................................... 31

Macro Mode ..................................................................... 32

SET Function Menu .................................................................. 33

Exposure Compensation ............................................... 33

ISO ......................................................................................34

Blink Detection ......................................................................... 34

PLAYBACK ...........................................................34

Viewing Photos and Videos ................................................... 34

Thumbnail View ....................................................................... 35

Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) ............... 36

Using the Delete Button ......................................................... 37

USING THE MENUS ............................................38

Still Menu ................................................................................... 38

Size ..................................................................................... 38

Continuous Auto Focus (AF).. ........................................ 39

Continuous Capture Setting ......................................... 39

Focus Setting ................................................................... 40

Image Color Setting ........................................................ 40

White Balance Setting ...................................................41

Setting Menu ............................................................................ 42

Quality. .............................................................................. 42

AF-Assist Beam. ............................................................... 43

Digital Zoom ..................................................................... 43

Date Imprint ..................................................................... 44

Quick Review .................................................................... 44

Movie Mode Menu ................................................................... 45

Image Pixel ....................................................................... 45

Playback Menu ......................................................................... 46

Protect ............................................................................... 46

Delete ................................................................................47

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)............................... 48

Trim .................................................................................... 49

Red-Eye Reduction ......................................................... 49

Rotate ............................................................................... 50

Slideshow .......................................................................... 50

Setup Menu .............................................................................. 51

Beep ...................................................................................51

Power Saver .....................................................................52

Language .......................................................................... 52

Zone ...................................................................................53

Date/Time ......................................................................... 53

File / Software .......................................................................... 53

Format Memory ............................................................... 53

Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to

memory card)................................................................... 54

File Numbering ................................................................ 54

Reset Settings .................................................................. 55

FW Version (Firmware version) .................................... 55

Transmission ......................................................56

Connecting to a PC .................................................................. 56

Setting the USB Mode .................................................... 56

Transferring Files to your PC ........................................ 56

Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer ............... 58

Setting the USB Mode .................................................... 58

Connecting the Camera and Printer ........................... 59

Video System ............................................................................60

Using the PictBridge Menu .................................................... 61

Print with Date ................................................................61

Print without Date .......................................................... 62

Print Index ........................................................................63

Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ..................... 64

Exit ..................................................................................... 64

APPENDICES .......................................................65

Specications ........................................................................... 65

Error Messages ........................................................................69

Troubleshooting....................................................................... 71

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GETTING READY

Package Contents

Your package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact General Imaging.

Warranty Card CD-ROM (Optional)

USB Cable

AA-size Alkaline Batteries

Wrist Strap

Camera Views

Front View Back View

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Right View

Top View

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Left View

Bottom View

1 Flash 13 Delete/Down Button

2 AF Assist Beam/Timer indicator 14 Auto-Timer Shooting Button/Left Button

3 Mic 15 Function/SET Button

4 Lens 16 USB/AV Port

5 LCD Screen 17 Wrist Strap Mount

6 Zoom Button 18 Speaker

7 Power Indicator 19 Power Button

8 Playback Button 20 Movie button

9 Menu Button 21 Shutter Button

10 Mode Selection Button 22 Tripod Mount Point

11 Disp/Up Button 23 Memory Card/Battery Compartment

12 Flash Mode/Right Button

Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (card not included)

2. Insert the battery while observing the correct polarity. 1. Open the battery compartment.

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card slot as shown.

4. Close the battery compartment.3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory

Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use

of 64 MB to 32 GB memory cards from recognized

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.

Turning On and O

Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn the

camera o, press the Power button again.

Power Button

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.

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SET

Setting Language and Date/Time

The Date/Time and Language setup page will

automatically appear when the camera is turned on for

the rst time.

To set the display language and date/time, go to the following setup options in the General Setup Menu.

• Language

• Date/Time

To access the General Setup Menu, follow the steps below:

Press the Power button to turn the camera on.

Press the

between menus, select Set Menu, press Set Menu.

Set Display Language

In the General Setup Menu, press Up/Down button to

select Language, press

mode.

Use the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select the desired

language.

Press the

button, press Up/Down button to switch

or Right button to enter setting

button to conrm the setting.

button to enter

Set Date/Time

SET

1. In the General Setup Menu, press Up/Down button to select Date/Time, press setting mode.

Press Up/Down to select the date display mode, press right

2. button to select the item to be set, press Up/Down button to select the required value.

Press the

button to conrm the setting.

or Right button to enter

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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 17.

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 aected

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:

• If 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.

If liquid from the LCD gets into the eyes inadvertently,

•

rinse with water immediately and seek medical assistance.

If 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.

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Using the Modes

Display Setting

Press the 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

Grid: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram

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LCD Screen Display

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Still Picture Mode Display

Mode:

1 Shooting Mode Icons

Macro Mode

Auto Mode

Scene Mode

Manual Mode

Panorama Mode

3 Zoom

4 Remaining number of pictures

5 SD Memory card/built-in memory

6 Battery Status

7 Image Size

8 White Balance

(Adjustable only in

Mode)

9 Picture Color

(Adjustable only in

10 ISO Value (Adjustable only in

Mode)

11 Histogram

12 Exposure Compensation (EV value)

(Adjustable only in

Mode)

13 Focus Frame

14 AF Mode

Single-AF

Multi-AF

15 Flash Mode

Force O

Flash Auto

16 Self-Timer

2sec

10sec

Smile

17 Continuous Shot

O

Force Flash

Slow Sync.

Slow Sync. + Red-Eye

Red-Eye Reduction

Video Shooting Mode Display

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Mode

1 Video Mode Icon

2 Macro Mode

3 Self-Timer

10 sec

4 Zoom Value Scale (Displayed only when zoom is activated)

5 Remaining time for video recording

6 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory

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 used. If you shoot video using only the internal memory, the results may have image jitter, noise and shortened recording times.

Playback Mode Display

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Mode

1 DPOF File

2 File Protection

3 Memory Space (this picture/total number of pictures)

4 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory

5 Battery Status

6 Zoom Magnication Area

7 Image Zoom Ratios

8 Image Zone

9 Shooting Date

10 Red-Eye Reduction

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