GE DIGITAL CAMERA J1470S User Manual
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Appendix
Camera connectivity
Using the Menus
Playback
Camera function controls
Basic operation
Preparations
GE
Digital Camera
J Series : J1470S
User Manual
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Declaration of Conformity
Model Name: J1470S
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. & Canada: +1-310-755-6857)
Conforms to the following Standards:
EMC: EN 55022:1998/A1:2000/A2:2003 Class B
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following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/
EEC,2004/108/EEC)
WARNING
Do not expose the camera battery pack or other accessories to
rain or humidity to prevent re hazard or 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 undesired operation.
For customers in Europe
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with the European requirements for safety, health,
environment and customer protection. "CE" marked cameras
are intended for sales in Europe.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Camera notes:
Do not store or use the camera in the following types of
locations:
• In the rain, very humid and dusty places.
• In a place where the camera can be exposed directly to the
sunlight or subject to high temperature, e.g. Inside a closed
car in summer.
• In a place where the camera is subject to a high magnetic
eld, 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,
which may cause irrepairable faults.
If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, we
suggest you remove the battery and the memory card from
the camera and keep them in dry environment.
If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold location to a
warm place, moisture may condense inside the camera. We
suggest you wait for a while before turing on the camera.
No compensation for loss of recordings. Loss of recordings
cannot be compensated for if a malfunction of your camera
or recording media, etc, makes the playback of recordings not
possible.
Battery notes:
Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to leak, become
hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the precautions given below.
• Do not expose the batteries to water, and take particular
care to keep the terminals dry.
• Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a re.
• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the
batteries.
Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children.
In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates and the
time for which they can be used shortens markedly.
Memory card notes:
When using a new memory card, or a memory card has been
initialized by a PC, be sure to format the card with your digital
camera before using it.
To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC’s hard disk
rst.
Do not change or delete the folder names or le names in the
memory card from your PC, as this may make it impossible
to recognize or misinterpret the original folder or le in your
camera.
The photos taken by this camera are stored in the auto-
generated folder in SD card. Please do not store photos that
are not taken by this model of camera, as this may make it
impossible to recognize the picture when the camera is in
playback mode. Please do not expose the camera to harsh
environments such as moisture or extreme temperatures,
which may shorten the life of your camera or damage the
batteries.
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 2011 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 the 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
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tery and memory card.
• Use only the type of battery that come with the camera.
Using other types of batteries may damage the camera
and invalidate the warranty.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
•
Please not expose the camera to harsh environments such
as moisture, or extreme temperatures, which may shorten
the life of your camera or damage the batteries.
• Do not use or store the camera in dusty, dirty, or sandy
areas, as its components may be damaged.
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• 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 solventbased 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 the useful information to know.
Indicates precautions to be taken while operating the
camera.
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
Unpacking ...................................................................................7
Camera Views..............................................................................8
Charging the Battery .............................................................. 10
Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC
Card (Not included) ................................................................. 11
Turning On and O ................................................................. 13
Mode Button Operation ........................................................ 14
Setting Date/Time and Language .......................................15
Setting the Language .................................................... 15
Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 16
About the LCD Screen ............................................................ 17
BASIC OPERATION .................................................... 18
Shooting in Auto Mode .......................................................... 18
Using the Zoom Function ...................................................... 18
Flash .......................................................................................... 19
Self-timer ..................................................................................19
Macro Mode ............................................................................. 20
i button function ...................................................................... 20
Face Detection................................................................. 21
Smile Detection ............................................................... 21
Blink Detection .........................................................................22
Advanced Functions Menu .................................................... 23
WB (White Balance) ....................................................... 24
ISO ..................................................................................... 24
Quality .............................................................................. 25
CONTENTS
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Size .................................................................................... 25
Color ..................................................................................26
Exposure Compensation ............................................... 26
USING THE MODES ................................................... 27
LCD Screen Display ................................................................ 27
Still Picture Mode Display ............................................27
Video Shooting Mode Display ......................................29
Playback Mode Display ................................................. 30
ASCN mode ............................................................................... 31
Landscape .......................................................................31
Portrait ............................................................................. 31
Night Portrait ..................................................................32
Backlit Portrait ...............................................................32
Night Landscape ............................................................ 32
Macro ................................................................................ 32
Auto ...................................................................................32
Panorama mode ...................................................................... 32
Scene mode ..............................................................................33
Sport ................................................................................. 34
Indoor ...............................................................................34
Snow .................................................................................34
Fireworks ......................................................................... 34
Museum ............................................................................ 34
Night Landscape ............................................................ 34
Children ............................................................................ 34
Leaf ................................................................................... 35
Sunset ............................................................................... 35
Glass ................................................................................. 35
Landscape .......................................................................35
Night Portrait ..................................................................35
Beach ................................................................................. 35
Text .................................................................................... 35
Gathering ..........................................................................35
ID ........................................................................................35
Fish eye ............................................................................. 35
Travel shooting ................................................................35
Photo frame ..................................................................... 35
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Sketch ................................................................................ 35
Stabilization mode .................................................................36
PLAYBACK ................................................................... 37
Viewing Photos and Videos .................................................. 37
Thumbnail View ...................................................................... 38
i button playback function .................................................... 39
Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) .............. 41
Using the Delete Button ........................................................ 42
USING THE MENUS ................................................... 43
Still Picture Menu ................................................................... 43
AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) ........................................ 44
AF-assist Beam ............................................................... 44
Continuous AF .. ...............................................................45
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ......................... 45
Continuous Shot ............................................................. 46
Date Imprint .................................................................... 46
Quick Review ...................................................................47
Digital Zoom .................................................................... 47
Slow Shutter .................................................................... 48
Movie Menu ..............................................................................48
Continuous AF .. ...............................................................49
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ......................... 50
DIS ...................................................................................... 50
Playback Menu ........................................................................ 51
Protect .............................................................................. 51
Delete ............................................................................... 52
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ..............................53
Trim ................................................................................... 54
HDR-High Dynamic Range ............................................ 54
Resize ................................................................................ 55
Rotate ............................................................................... 55
Red-eye Reduction ......................................................... 56
Display Setup ...........................................................................56
Slideshow .........................................................................57
Wallpaper Settings ........................................................ 57
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Setup Menu .............................................................................. 60
Beep .................................................................................. 61
LCD Brightness ............................................................... 61
Power Saver ....................................................................62
Zone ..................................................................................62
Date/Time ........................................................................ 63
Language ......................................................................... 63
File and Software .................................................................... 63
File Numbering ............................................................... 64
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to
memory card) ..................................................................64
Reset Settings ................................................................. 65
FW Version (Firmware version) ................................... 65
Transmission ..............................................................66
Connecting to a PC ................................................................. 66
Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 66
Transferring Files to your PC ....................................... 66
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer .............. 68
Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 68
Connecting the Camera and Printer ..........................69
Using the PictBridge Menu ................................................... 70
Print with Date ...............................................................70
Print without Date ......................................................... 71
Print Index .......................................................................72
Print DPOF .......................................................................73
Exit ..................................................................................... 73
APPENDICES ..............................................................74
Specications .......................................................................... 74
Error Messages .......................................................................78
Troubleshooting ......................................................................80
GETTING READY
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 your vendor.
Unpacking
Wrist Strap
USB Cable
Warranty Card
Rechargeable
lithium-ion battery
CD-ROM
Power Adapter
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Camera Views
Front View Back View
Right View
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Top View
Left View
Bottom View
1 Flash Lamp 14
Delete button/Self-timer button/
Down button
2 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 15 Face Detection/Left button
3 Lens 16 Function/OK Button
4 Speaker 17 Wrist Strap
5 Microphone 18 USB interface switch
6 LCD Screen 19 USB interface
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i key Status Indicator
20 Power Button
8 Mode button 21 Movie button
9 Status Indicator 22 Shutter Button
10 Playback Button 23 Zoom Wheel
11 Menu Button 24 Tripod Socket
12 Disp/Up Button 25 Card Slot/Battery Compartment
13 Flash Mode/Right Button 26 Memory card/Battery slot switch
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1. Put the battery into the camera.
2. Use USB cable to connect the camera with power adapter.
3. Insert power adapter to power socket.
Charging the Battery
When charging, if the camera indicator is red the
camera is still charging. When the camera completes
charging, the light will turn green. To optimize battery
life, please charge the battery for at least 4 hours before
using it for the rst time.
The charger is for indoor use only.
Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included)
2. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct
position as shown in the following diagram.
1. Open the battery compartment.
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4. Close the battery compartment.3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory
card slot as shown.
Write-protection
buckle
Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use
of 64 MB to 16 GB memory cards from recognized
manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and Toshiba
is 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 selecting Full size (1280X720) to record video,
please use High Speed Card (above Class 4).
When taking video, if “Memory card accessing is slow”
on the LCD screen, please select High Speed Card or
format this card, then take video
Turning On and O
Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn o the
camera, press the Power button again.
Power Button
When the camera is turned on, it will be at the same shooting
mode based on the last use. You can turn the Mode Dial on the
top to select. When using the camera for the rst-time, the
language setting page will appear.
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Mode Button Operation
The GE camera features a convenient mode button that allows for easy mode selection. All available modes are listed as follows:
Mode Name Icon Description
Auto mode Switch to take still pictures in automatic mode.
Manual mode
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Many of the camera settings can be congured manually in this mode.
Panorama mode In this mode, up to 3 frames can be stitched together to create panoramic photo.
Stabilization mode
Switch to take still pictures by reducing the blurs caused by hand shake, under low luminance, or
slow shutter speed.
Scene mode Choose from 20 dierent scene types and eects for your photos.
Movie mode Switch to record videos.
ASCN mode Switch to have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures.
Portrait Switch to take portrait pictures under normal condition.
Setting Date/Time and Language
The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically
appear when the camera is turned on the rst time.
To set the display language, date, and time, go to the following
setup options in the General Setup menu.
• Language
• Date / Time
To access the Setup menu, do the following:
1. Press
Power to turn the camera on.
2. Press the
button, navigate through the camera
menus by using the Left/Right button to select the General
Setup menu.
Setting the Language
1. Select language with the Up/Down button, press
or
right button to enter setting.
2. Use the
Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select the
desired language.
3. Press the
button to conrm the setting.
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Setting the Date and Time
1. Select Date/Time with the Up/Down button, then press
or right button to enter setting.
2. Use the Left/Right button to select date or time eld, then
press Up/Down buttons to adjust values.
3. Press the
button to conrm the setting.
If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care
with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the
following situations arise, take the recommended
immediate action indicated below:
• If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, wipe the
area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and
running water.
• If liquid crystal ows into the eyes inadvertently, please
rinse with water immediately and seek medical assistance.
• If liquid crystal is swallowed, ush your mouth thoroughly
with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce
vomiting. Then seek medical assistance immediately.
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 27.
LCD Screen notes:
Extremely high-precision technology had 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 constantly
appear on the LCD screen. These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and the recording is not aected in
any way.
Avoid exposing the LCD screen to water; please remove
any moisture on the LCD screen with dry and soft
cleaning cloth.
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There are two built-in zoom functions: optical zoom and digital
zoom. When taking photos, you can zoom in or out on an
object using the zoom wheel.
Zoom Wheel
Zoom indicator (See
“Digital Zoom“ on
page 47)
Optical zoom is initially used until it reaches the maximal
threshold. Thereafter, it will switch over from optical to digital
zoom. After adjusting, the zoom axis display will be hidden,
only will be displayed to indicate the current zoom
status.
Shooting in Auto Mode
Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While
operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes
your photos for best results.
To start shooting, do the following:
1. Press
Power to turn the camera on.
2. Press the Mode button to select Automatic mode (
).
3. Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press the
Shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.
4. The LCD screen will show green focus frame after the
subject is in focus.
5. Press Shutter fully to capture the image.
Using the Zoom Function
BASIC OPERATION
Flash
Press Right/Flash button to enter the ash interface, then
press Left/Right button to switch among six dierent ash
modes:
• Flash: Auto
Camera ash goes on automatically based on
existing light conditions.
• Flash: Red-eye reduction
The camera exposes a brief ash before the picture
is taken to reduce red-eye eects.
• Flash: Forced ash
Make forced ash at the moment of shooting.
• Flash: Forced o
Flash is turned o.
• Flash: Slow Synchro
This allows you to take pictures of people at night
that clearly show both your subjects and the night
time backdrop.
• Flash:Red-Eye+Slow Synchro
Using this mode for slow synchro shots with red-eye
reduction.
To enable self-timer function, press Down/Self-timer button
to enter the self-timer selection interface, press Left/Right
button to switch among three self-timer modes:
• Self-timer : 2 Sec
A single picture is taken 2 seconds after the Shutter
button is pressed.
• Self-timer : 10 Sec
A single picture is taken 10 seconds after the Shutter
button is pressed.
• Self-timer : O
Disable the self-timer.
Self-timer
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Press the Left/Macro button to enter the close-up photo
selection interface, press the Left/Right button to switch
between two close-up shooting modes:
• Macro : On
Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the lens.
• Macro : O
Select this option to disable Macro.
Macro Mode
i button function
In Shooting mode, pressing key can select the functions of
face detection and smile shooting.
1. Press
key to enter function menu.
2. Press Left/Right button to select the function that you
need to set.
3. Press
button to enable this function and quit the
menu.
For face and smile detection, only one option can be
activated at a time.
Face Detection
This function automatically detects facial features and directs
the camera to focus on them.
In face detection mode, when you slightly hold the shutter
button halfway, the camera will automatically detect faces
and display a rectangular focus frame around them. The focus
frame will turn green to indicate that the face or faces are in
focus. Press the shutter button the rest of the way to take the
picture.
Smile Detection
When this feature is activated, the camera will automatically
detect smiling faces and capture them.
After enabling the Smile Detection mode press the shutter
button all the way down and the following icons will appear:
The camera will automatically take a photo each time a smile
is detected until the Smile Detection mode is disabled. To
disable Smile Detection, press the button.
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The blink detection feature is on by default. After taking each
photo, if a face is detected with their eyes closed, the blink
detected icon ( ) will display on the screen.
Blink Detection
Advanced Functions Menu
The Advanced Functions menu of the camera includes image
size, image quality, white balance, image color, ISO and EV
value. These customized settings will allow you to capture
pictures and videos with optimal results.
Set the advanced functions with the following steps:
1. Pull up the Advanced Function Menus by pressing
button.
2. Press the Down button to enter the advanced functions
selection screen, press Left/Right button to select the
function that you want to set.
3. Press the Up button to enter the advanced functions
setting interface.
4. Use the Left/Right buttons to change the settings and
then press to conrm the new settings and close this
Advanced Function Menu.
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