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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
EN
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
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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 signicantly 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.
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 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 eort 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
Copyright .............................................................................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
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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
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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
Specications ........................................................................... 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
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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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func
menu
SET
SET
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:
1.
Press the Power button to turn the camera on.
2.
Press the
between menus, select Set Menu, press
Set Menu.
Set Display Language
In the General Setup Menu, press Up/Down button to
1.
select Language, press
mode.
Use the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select the desired
2.
language.
3.
Press the
button, press Up/Down button to switch
or Right button to enter setting
button to conrm the setting.
button to enter
Set Date/Time
SET
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.
3.
Press the
button to conrm 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 aected
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
2
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)
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
18
Force Flash
Slow Sync.
Slow Sync. + Red-Eye
Red-Eye Reduction
On
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.
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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 Magnication Area
7 Image Zoom Ratios
8 Image Zone
9 Shooting Date
10 Red-Eye Reduction
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Using the Mode Button
SET
This GE camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to switch easily between dierent modes. After pressing the
mode button to enter the mode selection menu, press the Left/Right button to choose the selected mode. Press the
conrm your selection. All the available modes are listed as follows:
Mode Name Icon Description
Auto Mode
Manual Mode
Scene Mode
Panorama Mode
Movie Mode
The camera selects all the settings automatically
Many of the camera settings can be congured manually in this mode
Choose from 23 dierent scene types and eects for your photos
In this mode, up to 4 frames can be stitched together to create a single panoramic photo
Switch to record videos
button to
Shooting in Auto Mode
mode
mode
SET
-0.3 EV 400 ISO
SET
SET
Manual Mode
M
Auto Mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While
operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes
your photo settings for best results.
Follow these steps:
1. Press
2. Compose your picture in the LCD screen and press the
Shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.
The focus frame in the middle of the LCD will turn to green
3.
when the subject is properly in focus.
4.
Press the Shutter button completely down to capture
the image.
button to select Auto Mode ( ).
When selecting (Manual Exposure) Mode, you can set
EV/ISO.
1.
Press
press
2. Press
the parameter adjustment.
Press the
3.
shooting screen.
button to select Manual Exposure Mode ,
to conrm.
to conrm, Press the Up/Down button to select
button to conrm the settings and enter the
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Panorama
mode
SET
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
2. Press Left/Right button to select shooting direction. After 2
seconds or if you press the shutter button, the camera will
enter shooting mode automatically.
Compose the rst view of the panoramic picture on the
3.
LCD screen and press the Shutter button to capture the
image.
4.
After the rst shot is taken, two target icons will appear on
the left and right side of the LCD screen. Pan the camera
and the circle icon on the screen will move towards the
square frame icon. When the circle icon and square frame
overlap and turn green, the camera will automatically
capture the next image. Repeat this step for up to 4
frames.
button to select Panorama Mode ( ).
5. If continuous pictures are less than 4 shots, press
the camera will splice the pictures automatically. Press
playback button to enter playback mode to see the eect.
6. If you take 4 pictures, the camera will splice the pictures
automatically. Press playback button to enter playback
mode to see the eect.
After selecting Panorama mode, Flash, Self-timer, Macro
mode and Exposure Compensation cannot be adjusted.
While shooting in this mode, if you see this message:
"Improper alignment. Please try again.", it means the
camera angle is misaligned from the baseline image.
You will need to reshoot the pictures.
In Panorama mode, up to 4 photos can be captured
when the image size is set at 3MP.
button,
SET
Manual Scene Mode (SCN)
SET
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
a menu like the example below:
button to enter Scene Mode. The LCD will display
Select a scene using the Up/Down/Left/Right button and press
the
button.
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Mode name Description
Auto Scene
Landscape
Sport
Beach
Sunset
Fireworks
Night Landscape
Snow
Identies the scene automatically; Person, Backlighting, Landscape, Macro, Night Scene, Night
Scene with subject, Auto.
For landscapes. Vivid reproduction of green and blue.
For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp action shots with minimal blur. This mode is not
recommended for shooting indoors.
For taking pictures in areas with strong sunlight.
For sunsets. Capture subjects in strong sunlight.
For reworks at night. Slower shutter speed adjusted for brilliant images. The use of a tripod is
recommended.
For night scenes. The use of tripod is recommended.
For snow scenes. Reproduce natural and clear white scenes.
Children
ID
Glass
Photo Frame
Turn o ash automatically. Avoids disturbing subject, suitable for taking photos of children.
For shooting ID size photos.
For objects behind transparent glass.
For adding interesting frame eects to the photo.
Mode name Description
Panning Shot
Produces background image blur that emphasizes the motion of the main subject.
Text
Portrait
Fish Eye
Party
Indoor
Leaf
Museum
Night Portrait
Sketch
Anti-shake
For taking pictures of text, documents or white boards.
The best setting for portrait shooting, enables AE/AF for faces.
For interesting sh eye eect.
For taking pictures of large groups or in areas with uneven lighting.
For indoor settings. Reduce blur and improve color accuracy.
For plants. Capture brilliant shots of greenery and blossoms.
For museum or ash-free areas. Retain color and reduce blur.
For portraits against night scenery.
For taking photos with pencil sketch eect.
Optical Image Stabilization to take clear pictures in the handheld state.
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mode
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN)
In the "ASCN" mode, dierent 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
Portrait Mode Macro Mode
Night Portrait Auto Mode
Backlit Portrait
To use "ASCN":
Press
1.
“ASCN” function. LCD screen will be shown as follows:
button to select “SCN” mode, then select
2. 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.
4. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the
picture.
Mode name Description
Landscape Mode
Portrait Mode
Night Portrait
Backlit Portrait
Night Landscape Mode
Macro Mode
Auto Mode
For landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure and reproduce vivid green and
blue colors.
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
exposure for people and night scenes.
When the sun or any other light source is behind you, ASCN will automatically adjust the
foreground exposure to produce the best pictures possible.
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
and automatically focus the lens.
The camera will automatically adjusts the exposure and focus to ensure the best possible
pictures.
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mode
BASIC OPERATION
Shooting in Auto Mode
Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While
operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes
your photos for best results.
To start shooting, do the following:
Press the Power button to turn the camera on.
1.
2.
Press
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.
button to select Auto Mode ( ).
Using the Zoom Function
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.
Zoom indicator (See
“Digital Zoom“ on
page 43)
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.
Basic Function Menu
The Basic Function menu includes ash, self-timer, macro, and
continuous capture.
Set the basic functions in the following steps:
Flash
1. Press Right/Flash button to enter function menus.
• Force O
Flash is turned o.
•
Flash Auto
Camera ash goes o automatically based on
existing light conditions.
Force Flash
•
The ash will re with each shot even if there is enough
available light to take the photo without ash.
•
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 ash before the picture is
taken to reduce red-eye eects.
2.
Press Left/Right button to select the option setting, press
button to conrm the setting and exit the interface.
When
charging.
appears, it represents the ashlight is
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Self-Timer Setting
SET
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
2. Press Up/Down button to enter self-timer function menu.
3. Press Left/Right button to select self-timer function menu.
button to enter function menu.
•
Self-timer O
•
Self-timer 2sec
Self-timer 10sec
•
•
Self-timer Smile
4
. Press the
menu.
Disables the self-timer.
A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the Shutter
button is pressed.
A single picture is shot 10 seconds after the Shutter
button is pressed.
Once the Shutter button is pressed a photo is taken
as soon as a smile is detected on the LCD screen.
button to conrm the settings and exit the
Macro Mode
SET
SET
SET
SET
SET
The Macro setting is ideal for shooting small objects or closeup photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects very
close to the camera.
1. Press
button to enter macro function menu.
SET Function Menu
The
function menu of the camera includes EV, ISO. The
appropriate function setting can give 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.
2. Press the Left/Right button to select the following two
modes:
Macro O
•
Select this option to disable Macro.
•
Macro On
Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the lens.
3. Press the
menu.
button to conrm the settings and exit the
1. Press
2. Press Left/Right to select the required function menu,
3. The adjustable range of exposure value is from EV -2.0 to
button to enter
button to conrm the setting and exit the menu.
press
EV+2.0.
function menu.
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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
is in the M Manual mode).
Pictures taken with higher ISO will generally have more noise
than those taken with lower ISO.
The options of ISO include automati, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, and
1600.
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
indicate possible blink.
will appear on the screen to
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Viewing Photos and Videos
To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD
screen:
1. Press the
last recorded photo or video clip will appear.
2. Use the 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
the movie playback mode.
During video playback, the operating instructions will appear
on the screen. Press the Left/Right button, and press the
button for conrmation.
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button to enter the Playback mode. The
button to enter
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
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or decrease the volume. To mute the audio, press and hold the
Down button until the
appears.
Thumbnail View
When in playback mode, press on the zoom button to
display thumbnail images of photos and videos on the screen.
Zoom out
W
1. Use the Zoom button to switch between 3x3, 4x4 and Date
Folder thumbnail display.
When displaying 3x3 and 4x4, use Up/Down/Left/Right
2.
button to select a picture or video clip for viewing; when
displaying the Date Folder, use Up/Down button to select
the Date Folder.
Zoom in
T
3. Use Up/Down/Left/Right button to select a picture or video
SET
SET
SET
clip, press the
If the
is currently being displayed.
Press the
original image size.
button to return to the original size.
indicator appears on the LCD, then a movie le
button to restore a preview icon to its
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)
The zoom buttons can also be used during playback. This
allows you to magnify photos between 2x to 8x.
1. Press the
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a photo to
magnify.
3.
Press the
4. Use the Zoom button to zoom in and out. The zoom
magnication area frame and the frame of the whole
photo will display on the screen.
5. Use the navigation buttons to pan across the image.
6. Press the
scale.
Movie images cannot be magnied.
button to switch to playback mode.
on the zoom button to zoom in.
button to return the image to its original
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Using the Delete Button
SET
In Playback Mode, you can press the Down/Delete button to
delete pictures or videos.
To delete pictures or videos:
1. Press the
2. Select a picture or video clip you want to delete with the
Left/Right button.
3.
Press the Down/Delete button and the delete screen will
appear.
button to enter the Playback Mode.
4. Select Delete One or the Back option with the Up/Down
button and press the
Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered.
Please refer to page 47 for instructions on the Delete
Menu options.
button for conrmation.
USING THE MENUS
func
menu
Still Menu
Mode :
In any of the above Photo Modes, press the
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.
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.
button to go
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.
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.
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Continuous AF
When Continuous AF is turned on, the camera will continually
adjust focus automatically in response to any camera or
subject movement.
Continuous Capture Setting
Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. After entering
this mode, you can shoot multiple images by continuously
holding the shutter button down.
There are two options:
• O
• On
There are two options:
•
Cont.Shot: O
Turn o the Continuous Shot function.
•
Cont.Shot: On
Shoot at the rate of 2.3 pictures per second.
Focus Setting
This setting allows you to select dierent modes for optimum
focus.
There are 2 options:
Single-AF
Image Color Setting
Image color setting allows you to select dierent color eects.
Image color setting eect has the following 4 options:
Normal
•
•
Vivid
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Multi-AF
•
Retro
Black and White
•
Adjustable only in
Manual Mode.
White Balance Setting
SET
The White Balance Setting allows you to adjust the color
temperature for dierent lighting sources to ensure accurate
color reproduction.
1. Press Left/Right button to select the following 7 modes:
•
AWB
Daylight
•
Cloudy
•
•
Fluorescent
•
Fluorescent CWF
•
Incandescent
Manual WB (Press the Shutter button to detect
•
2
. Press the
menu.
WB)
button to conrm the settings and exit the
Adjustable only in
Manual Mode.
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func
menu
SET
Setting Menu
Mode :
Press
1. Press Up/Down button to switch among shooting menus
button to enter shooting menu.
and select setting menu.
Quality
The camera's quality setting adjusts the compression ratio
of the images. Higher quality settings produce better quality
photos, but will take up more memory space.
There are three options for picture quality:
2. Press
or Right button to set menu.
• Best
• Fine
• Normal
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AF-Assist Beam
This option can turn on or turn o the AF assist lamp. The AF
assist beam is useful for focusing in the dark or in low lighting
conditions.
Digital Zoom
Use this setting to enable or disable the Digital Zoom function.
When Digital Zoom is turned o, only the optical zoom is
functional.
Date Imprint
Include a Date/Time stamp in the photo image.
• O
• Date
• 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.
Four options are available:
• O
• 1 sec
• 2 sec
• 3 sec
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Movie Mode Menu
func
menu
Mode :
Press mode dial to select mode.
1. Press
2. Press Up/Down button to select the menu options to
be set.
3. Press Left/Right button to select functions.
button to enter menu.
Image Pixel
The quality of photos can be changed by selecting image
resolution ratio.
The speed requirements for reading and writing high
resolution pixel images to a SD card are as follows:
Image
No.
Pixel
1 1280x720 30 Class 2 Class 4
Recording time limit above (1280 x 720p) 29 fps format
is under 29 minutes.
Frame Requirement Recommendation
Playback Menu
func
menu
SET
SET
Mode :
In Playback mode, press the
Playback menu.
button to enter the
Protect
To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally
erased, use this setting to lock one or all of the les.
1. Press Up / Down button to switch between playback menus.
2. Press
or Right button to playback setting menu.
To protect/unprotect a picture or video:
1. Use Up/Down arrow button to select Protection, press the
or Right button to enter the submenu.
Please refer to the following sections for detailed instructions
on the various menu options.
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2. Press Up/Down button to select between protection
SET
SET
SET
SET
options:
• Single, to protect a single selected photo or video
• All, to protect all photos and videos stored in built-in
memory and/or SD card
Press
button to conrm and enter photo/video
protection interface.
3. Select Protect to lock displayed photos or videos, or select
Unprotect to unlock, then press
return to the playback menu.
and select "Back" to
Delete
There are two ways to delete les.
• Delete One:
1. In the Delete setting, select Delete One and then press
2. Press the Left/Right button to locate the photo or video to
or Right button.
the
be deleted. Press the Up/Down button to select item (Delete
One: to delete the le or, Back: to return to previous menu)
and then press
to conrm.
• Delete All:
SET
1. In the Delete option, select All and then press the
button.
2.
Use Up/Down button and select Delete All to delete all
les, or select Exit to return to the menu.
The “
” indicator means a le is protected. File
protection must be removed rst before a le can be
deleted.
Deleting les will cause DPOF settings to be reset.
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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
SET
func
menu
SET
SET
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 conrm cutting, use the zoom lever and
direction buttons to select the part to be cut, and to select
the desired photo.
3. Press
button and ‘Save Change?’ will appear. Select
“
” to conrm changes and save it as a new image, or
select “
” to cancel changes and return to the previous
menu.
The image cannot be cropped again when it is cropped
to 640 x 480.
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.
2. In the
setting screen.
Press Left/Right button to select corresponding menu, or
3.
cancel and return playback menu.
4.
Press the
menu, select to set, press
：
Red-Eye Reduction
：
Cancel
to enter
button to conrm the setting.
For best results, the face of the subject should be
relatively large on the LCD screen, the subject should be
facing the camera, and the eyes should be as large as
possible.
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Rotate
func
menu
SET
SET
SET
SET
You can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture.
1. In the playback mode, press Left/Right button to select the
photo which needs rotation.
2.
In the
setting screen.
3.
Press Left/Right button to select rotation direction, or
cancel and return play menu.
4.
Press the
menu, select to set , press
：
Turn Right
：
Turn Left
：
Cancel
to enter
button to conrm the setting.
Videos and panoramic pictures cannot be rotated.
Slideshow
This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a
slideshow.
1. Press
2. Press
3. Press Left/Right button to select slide playing, or cancel
4.
Press the
button to enter playback screen.
button to enter slide option.
and return to play menu.
•Eect 1: interval 1sec, Melodious music
•Eect 2: interval 1sec, Enthusiastic music
•Eect 3: interval 1sec, Peaceful music
button to conrm the setting.
The rotated picture le will replace the original one.
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Setup Menu
func
menu
SET
SET
Mode :
You can enter the Setup menu from any mode, just press
button, press Up/Down button to switch, select setting
menu, press
to select
To adjust the settings:
1. Select the setting menu for the options you want to
choose, and press
appropriate menu.
button to enter, then press Up/Down button
basic setting menu.
or Right button to enter the
2. Switch between dierent functions with the Up/Down
button.
3. Press the
or Right button to enter the submenu.
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
the next menu page.
Refer to the following pages for more details about each
setting.
Beep
You can change the tones used for button presses, time lapse
and sound eects during power on/o.
To change these settings:
Select the Beep setting from the Setup menu as described
1.
previously.
2. Press Up/Down button to select volume control:
SET
SET
• Tone 1: Low
• Tone 2: Medium
• Tone 3: High
3. Press Right button to enter, and press Up/Down button
to select sound type, then press
setting.
button to conrm
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 o 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.
After selecting a sound type, the following functions
can be adjusted together: alarm setting, shutter, button
tone, and time lapse.
3. Press the Up/Down button to adjust the selected item.
4. Press the
button to conrm.
Language
See “Setting the Language“ section on page 13.
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Zone
SET
SET
The Zone setting is a useful function on your overseas trips.
This feature enables you to display the local time on the LCD
screen while you are overseas.
1. Select the Zone setting from the Setup menu as described
previously. The world time screen will appear.
2.
Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to switch between
the hometown (
3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a city
close to the desired time zone. Then press the
to conrm.
) and travel destination ( ) elds.
button
Date/Time
See “Setting the Date and Time“ section on page 14.
File / Software
Format Memory
Please note: formatting enables you to delete all contents in
the memory card and built-in memory, including protected
photo and movie les.
To use this setting:
1. Select F
2. Use the Up/Down navigation button to select Yes or No.
3. Select Yes, the camera will format the selected media.
ormat Memory in the File and Software menu.
Then press the
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
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.
button to conrm the setting.
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to SD
SET
memory card)
Use this setting to copy the les stored in the camera's
internal memory to an SD memory card.
1. Select Copy t
Right.
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No.
Then press the
If there is no card available in the camera, this function
will not be displayed.
o Card in the File/Software menu, then press
button to conrm the setting.
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File Numbering
After you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it in
sequential order. You can use this to reset the le numbering
to 1. (When the les in the memory card exceed 9999, and the
photos in the last le exceed 999, a warning will indicate that
the memory card is full).
1. Select File Numbering in the File/Software menu, then
press Right.
2.
Select the option with the Up/Down button and press the
button for conrmation.
Reset Settings
SET
Use this setting to restore the camera to its original factory
default settings.
1. Select R
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No.
eset Settings in the File/Software menu, then press
Right.
Then press the
button to conrm the setting.
FW Version (Firmware Version)
Use this setting to view the current camera rmware version.
Select FW Version in the File/Software menu, then press
Right.
To update to the latest rmware version, you can go to
the following website:
www.ge.com/digitalcameras and look under Support.
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SET
Transmission
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 congured 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
button to conrm the setting.
Transferring les 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
les in the drive to a directory on your PC as you would copy
any typical folder or le.
Follow the steps below to connect the camera to a PC.
Make sure both the camera and PC are turned on.
1.
2. 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
3.
port on your PC.
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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.
4. Disconnect the camera once transfer is completed.
If the USB option is set to [PC] :
Turn the camera o and disconnect the USB cable.
Macintosh
Drag the untitled icon to the Trash. ("Untitled")
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer
SET
SET
PictBridge allows printing images from a
memory card in a digital camera directly to
a printer, regardless of brand. To nd out if a
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
a PictBridge compatible printer using the supplied USB cable,
without the need for a PC.
3.
Press the
button to conrm the setting.
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 congured to connect with a
Printer.
1. Enter the camera setup menu to select USB Mode with
Up/Down, then press the
2. Use the Up/Down button to select Printer.
or Right button to enter.
After the camera is reset, it will switch to PC mode
automatically from USB mode.
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Connecting the Camera and Printer.
1. Make sure both the camera and printer are turned on.
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.
If the camera is not connected to a PictBridge compatible
printer, the following error message will appear on the LCD
screen.
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
SET
Use this feature to switch the video system from either NTSC
or PAL.
1. Select Video System in the Transmission menu, then
press Right.
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select NTSC or
PAL. Then press the
button to conrm.
The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL
to accommodate dierent regional TV standards. The
appropriate setting will vary between regions.
NTSC: USA, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc.
P
AL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc.
Not
e: The TV output will not display properly if an
incorrect video system is selected.
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SET
Using the PictBridge Menu
After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge menu
will appear:
Press the Up/Down button to select a menu item, then Press
the
or Right button to enter this item.
Refer to the following sections for more detailed information
on each setting.
Print with Date
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.
1. Select Print with date from the PictBridge menu. The
following screen will appear:
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through
the photos.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the
SET
SET
SET
number of prints for the current displayed photo.
4. Press the
button and the following screen will appear:
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:
5. Select “Yes”, then press
Select “Cancel”, then press
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button: conrm print.
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
button and the following screen will appear:
SET
SET
Print Index
SET
SET
You can 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:
5. Select “Yes”, then press
Select “Cancel”, then press
button: conrm print.
button: cancel print.
2. Select “Yes”, then press
Select “Cancel”, then press
button: conrm print.
button: cancel print.
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Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
SET
SET
To use DPOF printing, you must select the photos for printing
using the DPOF settings before hand. See the “DPOF” section
on page 48.
1. Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu. The
following screen will appear:
Exit
To exit the PictBridge menu, select Exit. The “Remove USB
cable” message will be displayed.
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.
2. Select “Yes”, then press
Select “Cancel”, then press
button: conrm print.
button: cancel print.
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APPENDICES
Specications
Design and specications 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 4.9mm (Wide) — 19.6mm (Tele)
[35mm lm equivalent] [27mm (Wide) — 108mm (Tele)]
F number F3.0 (Wide) — F6.6 (Tele)
Lens
Anti-Handshake Digital Image Stabilization
Digital Zoom 6x Digital Zoom (Combined Zoom: 24x)
Lens Construction 7 groups 7 elements
Optical Zoom 4x
Focusing Range
Normal: (Wide) 23.6in. ~ ∞ / 60cm ~ ∞
(Tele) 39.3in. ~ ∞ / 100cm ~ ∞
Macro: 1.9in. ~ ∞ / 5cm ~ ∞ (Wide Only)
Number of
Recording
Pixels
Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal
DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes
File Format
Shooting Modes
Detection Features Face, Smile, Blink
Red-Eye Reduction Yes
Panorama Capture
Still Image
Movie 720p30, 720p15, VGA, QVGA
Still Image Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
Movie Movie Format: MOV (Motion JPEG), Audio: G7.11 [Monaural]
Still Image Yes (Horizontal)
View Angle 0°~ 180°
14MP: 4320×3240, (3:2)12MP: 4320×2880, (16:9)10MP: 4320×2432, 8MP: 3264×
2448, 5MP: 2592×1944, 3MP: 2048×1536, (16:9)2MP: 1920×1080, 0.3MP: 640×480
Auto, Manual, Movie, Scene [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
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LCD Display 2.7inch (230k Pixels)
ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO64/100/200/400/800/1600
AF Method Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection, AF Assist Light (On/O)
Exposure Metering Method Articial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Face AE
Exposure Control Method Program AE (AE-Lock Available)
Exposure Compensation ±2EV in 1/3 Step Increments
Shutter Speed 1/2000 ~ 4 Seconds
Continuous Shooting Yes
Playback Modes
White Balance Control AWB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual WB
Single Photo, Index (9/16 Thumbnails), Slide Show, Movie
Zoom (Approx. 2x ~ 8x), Histogram Display
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Flash Method Internal
Flash
Recording Media
Other Features PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-Language Support (25 Languages)
Jacks AV-OUT/USB 2.0 (Micro 5 pin USB)
Power 2 x AA Alkaline Battery, AA NiMH Battery [Not Included]
Shooting Capability (Battery Performance)
Operation Environment Temperature: 32 ~ 104
Dimensions (W×H×D) Approx. 3.6×2.4×1.0in. / 93.0×60.2×26.6mm (Based on CIPA Standards)
Weight Approx. 4.1oz. / 116g (Body Only)
Supplied Accessories (May Dier Depending On
Country or Region)
Flash Modes
Shooting Range
Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, No Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye
Reduction + Slow Synchro
(Wide) Approx. 11.8in. ~ 204.7in. / 0.3m ~ 5.2m (ISO800)
(Tele) Approx. 19.6in. ~ 94.4in. / 0.5m ~ 2.4m (ISO800)
Internal Memory: Approx. 8 MB
SD/SDHC Card (Up to 32GB Support) [Nonsupport MMC Card]
AA Alkaline Batteries: Approx. 140 shots (based on CIPA standards)
AA NiMH Battery : Approx. 380 shots (CIPA Standards)
AA-size Alkaline Batteries, USB Cable
Wrist Strap
Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card
o
F / 0 ~ 40oC, Humidity: 0 ~ 90%
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Error Messages
Messages Explanation
Card error • The memory card is not formatted.
Card full • The memory card is full and cannot store any new images.
Picture error
No picture • There are no images in the memory card or in the internal memory.
Lens error • The lens is probably stuck and the camera will power o automatically.
System error • Unexpected error encountered.
Write protect • The write protection switch in the memory card is set to the “LOCK” position.
Improper alignment
• The picture was not captured correctly.
• The picture is corrupted.
•
When pictures were taken in Panorama mode, the direction of movement was
incorrect.
Messages Explanation
Card is not formatted, format? • Conrm whether the memory card should be formatted.
This image cannot be deleted • The picture or video you are trying to delete is protected.
Warning!! Camera recording, please wait. • No other actions allowed to perform during video/audio recording.
Warning!! Battery exhausted. • The battery is out of charge.
This le cannot be played back • The picture format cannot be recognized by the camera.
No connection • The camera is not connected to the printer correctly.
Print error • There is a problem with camera or printer.
Cannot print • Check that the printer is out of paper or out of ink.
• Check if the printer has a paper jam.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible causes Solution
Camera does not turn on. • The battery has run out.
• The battery is not inserted correctly.
Camera turns o suddenly during
operation.
The picture is blurred. • The lens is dirty.
Images and video les cannot be
saved.
No picture is taken when pressing
the Shutter button.
• The battery has run out. • Replace with a fully charged battery.
appears when taking pictures.
•
• The memory card is full. • Replace the memory card with a new one.
• The memory card is full.
• No available space to store the les.
• The mode dial is in Playback mode.
• Replace with a fully charged battery.
• Use a soft cloth to clean the lens on your
camera.
• Use the Image Stabilization mode.
• Delete unwanted images.
• Unlock the memory card.
• Replace the memory card with a new one or
format the current memory card.
• Delete unwanted images.
• The memory card is locked.
Problem Possible causes Solution
Images cannot print from the
connected printer.
Writing to memory card is slow • A Class 4 memory car
Cannot write to the memory card • Memory car
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.
inhibit recording of slow the process
down.
state.
• When shooting or r
write-protection interruption in the
memory card (like slower writing
times) may not allow you to continue
to shoot or record. .
d is in write-protection
d or below may
ecording,
• 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 r
• Please shoot again.
eplace a memory card.
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