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GE Digital Camera
E Series : E1450W
User Manual
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WARNING
Do not expose the camera battery pack or other accessories
to rain or humidity to prevent a re hazard or electric shock.
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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.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Camera notes:
Do not store or use the camera in the following environments:
• In the rain, in humid 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
•
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.
If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, remove
the battery and the memory card from the camera and store
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 on the
camera.
Loss of recordings or data cannot be compensated for if a
malfunction of your camera or recording media, makes the
playback of recordings not possible.
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 or delete the folder names or le names in the
memory card from your PC or, the camera may not be able to
display those edited les on its LCD screen. To edit image data,
copy the image data to the PC’s hard disk 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 the picture 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 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 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
Unpacking ...................................................................................7
Camera Views .............................................................................8
Charging the Battery .............................................................. 10
Inserting the Battery and SD/SDHC
Card (Not included) ................................................................ 11
Turning On and O ................................................................. 13
Using the Mode Button
Setting language and date/time .........................................15
Setting the Language .................................................... 15
Setting the Date and Time ...........................................16
About the LCD Screen ............................................................ 17
......................................................... 14
BASIC OPERATION ....................................................18
Shooting in Auto Mode ..........................................................18
Using the Zoom Function ...................................................... 18
Flash ..........................................................................................19
Self-timer ..................................................................................19
Macro Mode ............................................................................. 20
Using quick recording ............................................................. 20
Advanced Functions Menu ....................................................21
Size ....................................................................................22
Quality .............................................................................. 22
WB (White Balance) ....................................................... 23
Color .................................................................................. 23
ISO .....................................................................................24
Exposure Compensation ............................................... 24
USING THE MODES ...................................................25
LCD Screen Display ................................................................ 25
Still Picture Mode Display ............................................ 25
Video Shooting Mode Display ...................................... 27
Playback Mode Display ................................................. 28
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) ....................................................... 29
Landscape ....................................................................... 29
Portrait ............................................................................. 29
Night Portrait .................................................................. 30
Backlit Portrait ...............................................................30
Night Landscape ............................................................ 30
Macro ................................................................................ 30
Auto ................................................................................... 30
Panorama ................................................................................. 30
Manual Scene Mode (SCN) ....................................................31
Landscape ....................................................................... 32
Sport ................................................................................. 32
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Beach ................................................................................ 32
Sunset ............................................................................... 32
Fireworks .........................................................................32
Night Landscape ............................................................ 32
Night Portrait .................................................................. 32
Party ................................................................................. 33
Children ............................................................................ 33
Indoor ...............................................................................33
Snow ................................................................................. 33
ID ....................................................................................... 33
Museum ............................................................................ 33
Photo frame .................................................................... 33
Panning Shot ................................................................... 33
Text .................................................................................... 33
Leaf ................................................................................... 33
Glass ................................................................................. 33
Fish eye ............................................................................ 33
Sketch ................................................................................ 33
Stabilization mode ..................................................................34
Blink Detection ........................................................................ 35
PLAYBACK ................................................................... 36
Viewing Photos and Videos ..................................................36
Thumbnail View ...................................................................... 38
Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) .............. 39
Using the Delete Button ........................................................ 40
USING THE MENUS ...................................................41
Still Menu .................................................................................. 41
AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) ........................................ 42
AF Assist Beam ............................................................... 42
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ......................... 43
Continuous Shot ............................................................. 43
Continuous AF ................................................................. 44
Smile Detection ..............................................................44
Digital Zoom .................................................................... 45
Slow Shutter .................................................................... 45
Quick Review ................................................................... 46
Date Imprint ..................................................................... 46
Movie Menu .............................................................................. 47
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ......................... 48
Continuous AF .. ............................................................... 48
DIS (Digital Image Stabilization) .................................. 49
Playback Menu ........................................................................ 50
Protect .............................................................................. 50
Delete ............................................................................... 51
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) .............................. 52
Resize ................................................................................ 53
Rotate ............................................................................... 53
Red-eye Reduction ......................................................... 54
Trim ................................................................................... 54
HDR-High Dynamic Range ............................................ 54
Display Setup ........................................................................... 55
Slideshow ......................................................................... 56
Wallpaper Settings ........................................................ 56
Setup Menu .............................................................................. 59
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Beep ..................................................................................60
LCD Brightness ...............................................................60
Power Saver ....................................................................61
Date/Time ........................................................................ 61
Zone .................................................................................. 61
Language ......................................................................... 62
File and Software .................................................................... 62
Format Memory ............................................................... 62
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to
memory card) .................................................................. 63
File Numbering ............................................................... 63
Reset Settings ................................................................. 64
FW Version (Firmware version) ................................... 64
Transmission .............................................................. 65
Video System ...........................................................................65
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
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GETTING READY
Unpacking
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
USB Cable
CD-ROM
Wrist Strap
Power AdapterRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Camera Views
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4
5 6
10
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7
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Front View Back View
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Right View
Top View
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Bottom View
Left View
1 Flash 13
2 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 14 Macro / Left button
3 Lens 15 Function/OK Button
4 Microphone 16 USB / AV Out Port
5 LCD Screen 17 Wrist Strap Mount
6 Zoom Button 18 Power Button
7 Power Indicator 19 Recording Shortcut Button
8 Mode Selection Button 20 Shutter Button
9 Playback Button 21 Speaker
10 Menu Button 22 Tripod Mount Point
11 Disp/Up Button 23 Memory Card/Battery Compartment
12 Flash Mode/Right Button
Delete Button/Self-timer Button/
Down Button
Charging the Battery
1. Put the battery into the camera.
2. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to the power
adapter.
3. Inser
t the power adapter into the power socket.
Leave the battery charging until the charger light turns
green. To maximize battery life, the rst charge should
be at least 4 hours.
The charger is for indoor use only.
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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included)
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct
position as shown in the following diagram.
card slot as shown.
Write-protection
buckle
4. Close the battery compartment.3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory
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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 o the
camera, press the Power button again.
Power Button
When the camera is turned on, it will default to the the
shooting mode last used. You can use the Mode button on the
back to change modes. When using the camera for the rst-
time, the language setup page will appear.
Mode Button Operation
M
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
Manual mode
ASCN mode
Panorama mode
Scene mode
Stabilization mode
Portrait
Movie mode
Select to take still pictures in automatic mode.
Many of the camera settings can be congured manually in this mode.
Select to have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures.
In this mode, up to 3 frames can be stitched together to create a panoramic photo.
Choose from 20 dierent scene types and eects for your photos.
Select to take still pictures by reducing motion blur caused by hand shake, low luminance, or
slow shutter speeds.
Select to take portrait pictures under normal conditions.
Select to record videos.
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Setting Language and Date/Time
The Date/Time and Language setup page will
automatically appear when the camera is turned on 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, do the following:
1.
Press the Power button to turn the camera on.
2.
Press the
menus with the Left/Right button and select the General
Setup menu. Then press the Up/Down button to access
General Setup menu options.
Setting the Language
Select language with the Down button, then press the
1.
or right button to enter language options.
Use the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select the desired
2.
language.
3.
Press the
button, then switch among camera settings
button to conrm the setting.
Setting the Date and Time
1. Select dat
or right button to enter the date/time settings options.
Use the Left/Right button to select the date or time eld,
2.
then press the Up/Down buttons to adjust the values.
3. Pr
e/time with Up/Down button, then press the
ess the button to conrm the setting.
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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 25.
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 constantly
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 immediate
action 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 ows into the eyes inadvertently,
•
please rinse with water immediately and seek medical
assistance.
If liquid from the LCD is swallowed, ush your mouth
•
thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water
and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance
immediately.
BASIC OPERATION
Shooting in Auto Mode
Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While
operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes
the camera's settings for best results under average shooting
conditions.
To start shooting, do the following:
1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on.
2. In the Mode menu, select the Aut
3. Compose your pictur
Shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.
4. The focus frame in the middle of the L
when the subject is properly in focus.
5. Pr
ess the Shutter button fully to capture the image.
e in the LCD screen and press the
o mode ( ).
CD will turn to green
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 of the subject while taking pictures.
Zoom indicator (See
“Digital Zoom“ on
page 45)
When the optical zoom reaches its maximum value, it
stops momentarily. Release and push the zoom button
again, and the optical zoom will switch over to digital zoom
automatically. After the adjustment, the zoom indication scale
will hide immediately, the current zoom status is indicated by
the following symbol
.
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Flash
Self-timer
Press the Right/Flash button to enter the ash interface, then
press the Left/Right button to select between six dierent
ash modes:
•
Flash: Forced o
Flash is disabled.
•
Flash: Forced ash
The ash res with every shot.
•
Flash:Red-Eye+Slow Synchro
Use this mode for slow synchro shots with red-eye
reduction.
•
Flash: Slow Synchro
The ash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds.
This enables you to capture night photos of people
which include night scenery.
•
Flash: Red-eye reduction
The camera emits a brief ash before the picture is
taken to reduce red-eye eects.
•
Flash: Auto
Camera ash res automatically based on existing
light conditions.
To enable the self timer, press the Down/Self-timer button to
enter the self-timer selection interface, then press the Left/
Right button to switch between three self-timer modes:
Self-timer : O
•
The self timer is disabled.
•
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.
Macro Mode
Using quick recording
Press the Left/Macro button to enter the close-up photo
selection interface, then 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.
In shooting mode, press the Recording shortcut button to
begin recording video.
After nishing, press the Recording shortcut button or the
Shutter button to stop and store the video. The camera will
return to shooting mode.
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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 congure
the camera's settings for specialized shooting conditions.
Set the advanced functions as follows.
Pull up the Advanced Function Menu by pressing the
1.
button.
2. Press the Down button to enter the advanced function
selection screen, then press the Left/Right button to select
the function that you want to set.
3. Now press the Up button to enter the advanced function
setting interface.
4. Use the Left/Right buttons to change the settings then
press the
the Advanced Function Menu.
button to conrm the new settings and close
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.
Quality
The quality setting determines how much the camera
compresses the photo les. The higher the compression, the
smaller the le size will be, but the quality will decrease. The
lower the compression, the larger the le size, but the better
the quality.
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The larger the pictures are, the bigger the le sizes are
and the less pictures you can store on a memory card.
The three levels of compression are:
•
:
Quality: Best
:
•
Quality: Fine
•
:
Quality: Normal
WB (White Balance)
When the white balance setting is adjusted to match the light
source, the camera will reproduce colors more accurately. The
WB setting is only available when the camera is in the M
Manual mode.
The options of White Balance adjustment include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
WB: Auto
WB: Daylight
WB: Cloudy
WB: Fluorescent
WB: Fluorescent CFW (Cool White Fluorescent)
WB: Incandescent
WB: Manual (Press the shutter button to set WB.)
Color
The color setting option allows you to add artistic eects
when taking pictures. You can try dierent color tones to alter
the mood of your pictures. (The Color option is only available
when the camera is in the M Manual mode).
The color options include:
•
Color: Auto
•
•
•
Color: Vivid
Color: Black & White
Color: Sepia
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ISO
M
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
Pictures taken with higher ISO will generally have more noise
than those taken with lower ISO.
The options of ISO include automatic, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800
and 1600.
Manual mode).
Exposure Compensation
The exposure compensation feature allows you to adjust the
light exposure value to control the brightness of the image.
The adjustable range of exposure value is from EV -2.0 to
EV+2.0.
EV adjustment can also be changed in Movie mode.
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USING THE MODES
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LCD Screen Display
Still Picture Mode Display
Mode:
M
1 Shooting Mode Icons
Auto mode
ASCN mode
Scene mode
Portrait mode
2 AF Mode
Single-AF
Multi-AF
3 Expo Metering
Spot
Center
AiAE
4 Image Size
5
Image Quality
Manual mode
Panorama mode
Stabilization mode
6 Remaining number of pictures
M
M
M
7 Memory card/built-in memory
8
Battery Status
9
Zoom icon
10
Zoom WT Ratio (Displayed only when zoom is activated)
11
Exposure compensation value
12
ISO Value (Adjustable only in
Manual Mode)
13 Histogram
14
Focus Frame
15
Continuous Shot / Slow Shutter Warning
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Face Detection
17
Picture Color (Adjustable only in
Manual Mode)
18 White Balance (Adjustable only in
19 Macro Mode
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Self-timer
Self-timer: 2 sec
Self-timer: 10 sec
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Manual Mode)
21 Flash Mode
Flash: Forced o
Flash: Forced ash
Flash: Red-Eye+Slow Synchro
Flash: Slow Synchro
Flash: Red-eye reduction
Flash: Auto
Video Shooting Mode Display
10
11
12
13
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Mode :
6
Self-timer
Self-timer: 10 sec
Remaining Time for Video Recording
7
8
Memory Card/Built-in Memory
9 Battery Status
10 Zoom icon
11 Zoom WT Ratio (Displayed only when zoom is activated)
12
Exposure compensation value
Recording Status Icon
13
Recording standby
Recording
1 Video Mode icon
2 Continuous AF
3 Metering
4 Image Size
5
Macro mode
Spot
Center
AiAE
For optimal video shooting, it is recommended that an
SD card be used. Recording videos with the internal
memory may result in image jitter and image noise.
HD recording time is limited to less than 29 minutes.
During video recording the 5x optical zoom and 6x
digital zoom are available.
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Playback Mode Display
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7
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Mode:
1. Playback Mode icon
2. DPOF le
3.
File protection
4.
Picture Number
5.
Memory Card/Built-in Memory
6.
Battery Status
7.
Image Zoom
8.
The current display area
Zoom magnication area shown
9.
10.
Memory Space (this picture/Total number of pictures)
Recording Date and Time
11.
12
OK:PLAY
13.
HDR
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Auto Scene Mode (ASCN)
In the "ASCN" mode, dierent conditions are detected
intelligently and the most suitable settings will be
automatically selected.
To use "ASCN":
Press the mode selection button and select ASCN mode,
1.
press the
will display the detected scene icon as shown in the
following gure:
button to enter ASCN mode, the LCD screen
2. Hold the camera steadily and aim at the subject. The
optimum scene mode will be identied automatically.
3. Press the Shutter button halfway down to focus.
4. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the
picture.
Icon Mode name Icon Mode name
Landscape Mode
Portrait Mode Macro Mode
Night Portrait Auto Mode
Backlit Portrait
Landscape Mode
For landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure
to match the background.
Portrait Mode
For portraits, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure and
skin tones for more natural lokking pictures.
Night Landscape Mode
Night Portrait
When you shoot portraits at night, or in low light conditions,
ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure for people and
night scenes.
Backlit Portrait
When the sun or any other light source is behind you, ASCN
will automatically adjust the foreground exposure to produce
good pictures.
Night Landscape Mode
For night scenes, ASCN will automatically increase the ISO
value to compensate for low light.
Macro Mode
To capture object detail for close-ups, ASCN will automatically
adjust the focus.
Auto Mode
The camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus to
ensure good pictures.
Panorama
Panorama Mode allows you to create a panoramic picture by
stitching together several pictures.
Follow these steps to create a panoramic picture:
1. Press the Mode button, use the Left/Right button to select
Panorama mode, then press the
setting.
2. Use the Left/Right button to select the direction of image
stitching, e.g. left to right or right to left. Then press the
button to conrm the setting; if no selection is made
the camera will default to left to right stitching after 2
seconds.
After the rst shot is taken, two target icons will appear on
3.
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
connect, they will turn green and the camera will take the
picture automatically. Repeat the same step for the third
picture to nish the stitching.
button to conrm the
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4. After taking 3 frames, the camera will stitch the images
together automatically. Press the Playback button to view
the nal image.
After selecting Panorama mode, the Flash, Self-timer,
Macro mode and Exposure Compensation settings can't
be adjusted.
After taking a Panoramic picture press the func/ok
button to save and exit or press the Delete button to
cancel and exit.
Panorama Mode can stitch a maximum of 3 pictures.
Manual Scene Mode (SCN)
In Manual Scene mode, you can select from a total of 20
scene types to match your needs. You just need to select the
right scene for the occasion and the camera will automatically
adjust to the optimal settings for you.
Press the Mode button, then use the Left/Right button to enter
the Scene Selection mode menu, then press the
enter Scene Selection mode, the following gure will display
on LCD screen:
button to
Select a scene using the Up/Down/Left/Right button and press
button.
the
Landscape
For landscapes. Vivid reproduction of green and blue.
Icon Mode Name Icon Mode Name
Landscape Sport
Beach Sunset
Fireworks Night Landscape
Night Portrait Party
Children Indoor
Snow ID
Museum Photo frame
Panning Shot Text
Leaf Glass
Fish eye Sketch
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Sport
For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp action shots without
blur.
Beach
For capturing images in scenes with strong sunlight.
Sunset
For sunsets. Capture subjects in strong sunlight.
Fireworks
For reworks at night. Shutter speed is adjusted to capture
spectacular images. The use of a tripod is recommended.
Night landscape
For night scenes. The use of tripod is recommended.
Night portrait
For portraits against night scenery.
Gathering
For taking pictures of large groups or in areas with uneven
lighting.
Travel shooting
Produces background image blur that emphasizes the motion
of the main subject.
Children
For children and pets. Flash is disabled for eye protection.
Indoor
For indoors. Reduce blur and improve color accuracy.
Snow
For snow scenes. Reproduce natural looking snow scenery.
ID
For shooting ID size photos.
Museum
For museum or ash-free areas. Retain color and reduce blur.
Photo frame
For adding interesting frame eects to the photo.
Text
For capturing documents, printed material, and presentation
boards.
Leaf
For plants. Capture brilliant shots of greenery and blossoms.
Glass
For objects behind transparent glass.
Fish eye
Creates a sh-eye eect, by distorting the center of the image.
Sketch
For taking photos with pencil sketch eect.
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1. After selecting the scene type, press the button to
activate.
2. After setting the option, press the
the setting and enter the selected Scene Selection mode
for shooting.
button to conrm
Stabilization mode
This mode can help reduce image blur caused by hand shake,
low light or when using slow shutter speeds.
The main function menu also allows you to adjust the image
quality and image size. Please refer to the "Advanced
Functions Menu" section on page 21 for detailed
instructions.
Use stabilization mode in dark environments or when
using slow shutter speeds.
Shooting in a windy or unstable environment (such as a
moving vehicle) may cause blurred images.
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Blink Detection
Blink Detection is enabled by default unless disabled by the
user. When shooting, if a face is detected with its eyes closed,
the Blink Detection
a blink was detected.
will appear on the screen to show that
PLAYBACK
1
2
3
4
5
6
Viewing Photos and Videos
To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen:
1. Press the
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.
button to enter the Playback mode. The last
button to enter
The operating instruction icons are as follows.
Return to the rst
1
frame and play
2 Play 5 Rewind
3 Fast Forward 6 Pause
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Return to the
4
rst frame
When playing a movie, press the Up/Down button to increase
or decrease the volume. To mute the audio, press and hold the
Down button until
appears.
Thumbnail View
In Playback mode, press the end of the Zoom button
and thumbnails of your photos and videos will display on the
screen.
1. Use the Zoom button to switch between the 3x3, and 4x4
Date Folder thumbnail display.
4. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right button to select a picture or
button to return to the original
2. When 3x3 and 4x4 thumbnails are displayed, use the
Up/Down/Left/Right button to select a picture or video clip
for viewing; press the
size.
When date folder thumbnails are displayed, use the Up/
3.
Down button to select the date folder you want to view.
Then press the
images.
button to return to the original
button to enter the folder and view its
video clip, press the
size.
The Date Folder is displayed in order based on the
shooting date.
indicator appears on the LCD, then a movie
If the
le is currently being displayed.
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Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)
The zoom buttons can also be used during playback. This
allows you to magnify photos from 2 ~ 8X.
1. Press the
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a photo
to magnify.
3.
Press the
selected photo.
4. Use the Zoom buttons to zoom in and out. The zoom
indication and the frame of the whole photo will display on
the screen.
button to enter the Playback mode.
end of the Zoom button to zoom in on the
5. Use the navigation buttons to pan across the image.
6. Press the
scale.
Movie images cannot be magnied.
button to return the image to its original
Using the Delete Button
In Playback mode, press the Down/Delete/Self-timer button to
delete photos and movies.
To delete pictures or videos:
Press the
1.
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 Yes or Back with the Up/Down button and press the
button for conrmation.
Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered.
Please refer to page 51 for instructions on the Delete
Menu options.
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USING THE MENUS
Still Menu
Mode: M
In any of the above Still Picture Modes, press the button to
go to the Still Picture menu.
To adjust each setting:
1.
In the Still Picture menu, switch between dierent Photo
Setup or Camera Setup pages using the Left/Right button,
to select the page with the function you want to adjust
and press the Down button.
4. Press the Up/Down button to select an option or press the
Left or
5. Pr
the previous page.
button to return to the menu.
ess the button to conrm the setting and return to
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.
2. Press the Up/Down buttons to select the function.
3. Then press the
or Right button to enter the submenu.
Refer to the following pages for more details about each
setting.
AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode)
Use this setting to control the auto-focus mechanism while
taking pictures.
Two options are available:
• Single-AF: The focus frame appears on the center of the
LCD screen to focus on the subject.
Multi-AF: The camera will focus correctly for multiple
•
parts of the object.
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AF Assist Beam
This option can turn on or turn o the AF assist lamp. The AF
assist lamp assists the camera in focusing correctly in low
light conditions. It is not recommended that this be turned o
or the camera may not focus correctly.
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)
This setting determines what part of the picture the camera
uses to determine the correct exposure for the whole picture.
Three options are available:
• Spot
• Center-Weight
• AiAE (Articial Intelligence AE)
Continuous Shot
Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. After entering
this mode, you can shoot multiple images by by pressing and
holding down the shutter button.
There are ve available options:
• OFF: Turn o the Continuous Shot function.
• Continuous shooting: Press and hold the shutter
button to shoot continuously until you release the
shutter or until the memory card has run out of space.
•
3 shot: Capture up to 3 consecutive pictures.
•
3 shots (Last): Capture pictures continuously until the
Shutter button is released. Only the last 3 shots will be
recorded.
•
Time Lapse: Automatically capture pictures at
predened intervals.
The ash is designed not to work in this mode in order
to enable quick succession of shots.
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Continuous AF
The camera continuously focuses on a moving subject such as
a sports player.
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Smile Detection
With the "Smile Detection" feature, the camera automatically
detects and captures a person smiling.
A face must be detected by the camera in order for
smile detection to function correctly.
Digital Zoom
Use this setting to enable or disable the digital zoom function.
When disabled, only the optical zoom is enabled.
Slow Shutter
In Slow shutter mode, the shutter will remain open as long
as the Shutter button is held down for up to 30 seconds. This
gives you control over the duration of the exposure. (The slow
shutter mode is available only in M manual mode).
• Manual : To set a long exposure time between 2~30
seconds.
The use of tripod is recommended for prolonged
exposure times.
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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
Date Imprint
Include a Date/Time stamp in the photo image. There are
three options available:
• O
• Date
• Date and Time
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Movie Menu
Mode:
In Movie Mode, press the button to go to the corresponding Movie menu.
To congure each setting:
In the Movie menu, switch between the Movie Setup or
1.
dierent Camera Setup pages using the Left/Right button,
select the page with the function you want to adjust and
press the Down button.
2. Press the Up/Down arrow button to select the function
to be set, and Press the
submenu.
or Right button to enter the
3. Press the Up/Down button to select an option or the Left
or
button to return to the menu.
4. Press the
the previous menu.
Refer to the following pages for more details about each
setting.
button to conrm the setting and return to
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)
This setting determines what part of the picture the camera
uses to determine the correct exposure for the whole picture.
Three options are available:
• Spot
• Center
• AiAE (Articial Intelligence AE)
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Continuous AF
The camera continuously focuses on a moving subject such as
a sports player.
DIS (Digital Image Stabilization)
Use this function to ensure maximum stability of the screen
when recording video.
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Playback Menu
Mode :
In Playback mode, press the button to enter the Playback
menu.
Please refer to the following sections for detailed instructions
on the various menu options.
Protect
To prevent pictures or videos from being accidentally erased,
use this setting to lock one or all of the les.
To protect/unprotect a picture or video:
1. Use the Up/Down arrow button and select Protect. then
press the
or Right button to enter the submenu.
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2. Use the Up/Down button and select "One" to protect
individual photos or movies, or select "All" to protect
all photos and movies stored in the memory card. Press
button to conrm and enter the photo/movie
the
protection interface.
Press the button and select Yes to lock displayed
3.
photos or videos, or select Unprotect to unlock them, then
press the Up/Down button and select Back to return to the
playback menu.
Selecting "reset" will un-protect all previously protected
photos and videos.
Delete
There are three ways to delete les.
• Delete One:
1. In the Delete setting, select Delete One and then press
or Right button.
the
2. Press the Left/Right button to locate the photo or video to
be deleted. Press the Up/Down button to select item (Yes:
to delete the le or, Cancel: to return to previous menu)
and then press
to conrm.
• Delete All:
1. In the Delete setting, select Delete All and then press the
or Right button.
2. Use the Up/Down button and select Yes to delete all les,
or select Cancel to return to the menu.
• Delete Date Folder:
In the Delete option, press the
1.
date folder.
Use the Up/Down button to select a Date Folder to be
2.
deleted, press to conrm, press the Up/Down button
to select item (Yes: to delete the le or, Cancel: to return to
the menu) and then press
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.
or button after selecting
to conrm.
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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 hand your memory card to a
photo print shop without having to specically tell them which
photos you would like to print.
Resize
This setting allows you to resize a picture to a specied
resolution, and saves it as a new picture.
1. Select the Resize setting from the Playback menu as
described previously.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a picture
to resize.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a
resolution (1024X768 or 640X480) to resize the image or
Back to cancel and return to the Playback menu.
4.
Press the
Resizing an image creates a new le that contains the
image in the size you select. The le with the original
image also remains in the memory.
button to conrm the setting.
Rotate
You can use this setting to change the orientation of the
picture.
1. Select the Rotate setting from the Playback menu as
described previously.
2.
Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a picture
to rotate.
3.
Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the
direction of rotation or Back to cancel and return to the
Playback menu.
4. Press the button to conrm the setting.
Videos and panoramic photos cannot be rotated.
The rotated le will replace the original one.
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Red-eye Reduction
Use this setting to remove red eye eect in your photos.
1. Select Red-eye Reduction in the Playback menu as
described previously.
2.
Use the Left/Right button to select the picture from which
red eye eect needs to be removed.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons and select Yes to
x the selected image or Back to cancel and return to the
Playback menu.
4. Press the 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 as directly as possible, and the eyes
should be as large as possible.
"red eye is not detected!" will display on the screen if
the camera does not detect red eye eect.
Trim
The Trim setting allows you to trim an area of a selected photo
and save it as a new photo.
To trim a picture:
1.
Select the Trim setting from the
2. Using the Left/Right buttons, locate the photo that you
want to trim and have it displayed on the LCD.
3.
Select “Yes” to conrm trimming, then use the zoom
buttons and navigation buttons to adjust the trimming box
to t the location and size of the new picture.
4. Press the button and ‘Save Changes?’ will appear.
Select “O” to conrm changes and save it as a new image,
or select “X” to cancel changes and return to the previous
menu.
The image can not be cropped again once it has been
cropped to 640X480.
menu.
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HDR-High Dynamic Range
With the HDR function, pictures that are overexposed may be
corrected by optimizing the highlights and lowlights captured
to more accurately represent the actual scene.
1. Select the HDR setting in the
previously.
Press the Left and Right button to nd pictures you want
2.
to optimize and then select Conrm to perform HDR
optimization or select Return to go back to Playback menu.
menu as described
Display Setup
Mode:
Press the button in Playback mode to enter the Display
Setup menu.
3. After HDR optimizing, the image will be saved as another
le with the
remain in the memory.
icon as a prompt, the original le will still
Refer to the following sections for more details on every
setting.
Slideshow
This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a
slideshow.
1. Select Slide Show menu, then pr
to enter the slide show setup interface.
2. Press the Up/Down button to select eect, interval, repeat
or music, and press the
adjust the settings. press the
settings.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons and select Start
to run the slideshow or Cancel to return to the Playback
menu.
4. Press the button to conrm the setting.
ess the or Right button
or Right button to enter and
button to conrm the
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Wallpaper Settings
Use this setting to use your favorite picture as a background
on the LCD screen.
1. Press the Down button to select the Wallpaper Settings
menu.
2. Press the or Right button to enter the wallpaper setup
interface.
Wallpaper Menu:
Use the Up/Down button to select the Wallpaper Menu option,
then press the
Left button to return to last page, and press
menu.
• User
• Nature
• Sparkling
button to conrm the setting or press the
to exit the
Welcome wallpaper:
Use the Up/Down button to select Welcome wallpaper, then
press
return to the last page, and press
to conrm the setting or press the Left button to
to exit the menu.
• User
• GE logo
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Set back to defaults:
Use the Up/Down button and select Set back to defaults, then
to conrm or press the Left button to return to last
press
page, and press
• Yes
• No
to exit the menu.
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Setup Menu
Mode : M
The Setup menu for the camera is available in all modes. Each
menu page can be selected by pressing the
switching between menus with the Left/Right button.
To adjust the settings:
1. Select the menu page with the function you want to adjust
and press the Down button.
button and
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
Use this setting to adjust beep volume, shutter button, self
timer, power on, and power o tones.
To change these settings:
Select the Beep setting from the Setup menu as described
1.
previously.
2.
Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to switch between
volume, shutter tone, key tone, self-timer tone, and power
tone options.
3. Press the or Right button to enter, and Press the Up/
Down button to adjust volume and change various sounds,
then Press the
button to conrm the setting.
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LCD Brightness
Use this setting to adjust the brightness of your LCD screen.
1. Select the LCD Brightness setting from the Setup menu
as described previously.
2.
Select auto or adjust the brightness level using the
Left/Right button, and press the
setting.
button to conrm the
Power Saver
This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum
possible running time for your battery. 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 either screen power or
camera power, then press the
3. Press the Up/Down button to adjust the selected item.
Both items have the following options:
or Right button to enter.
• LCD o:
On, 30 sec, 1 Min, 2 Min.
• Camera o:
On, 3 Min, 5 Min, 10 Min.
4. Pr
ess the button to conrm.
Date/Time
See “Setting the Date and Time“ section on page 16.
Zone
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
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File and 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 Format Memory in the File and Software menu.
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No.
Then press the
Language
See “Setting the Language“ section on page 15.
3. Select Yes, and the camera will format the selected media.
4. Please note that when you perform the Format Memory
function, it only formats the active memory. If a memory
card is inserted, the memory card is active and will be
formatted. If there is no memory card, the internal memory
is active and the internal memory will be formatted.
Formatting the memory card will not automatically format
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the internal memory.
button to conrm.
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to memory
card)
Use this setting to copy the les stored in the internal memory
to the memory card.
1. Select Copy to memory card in the File / Software menu
page and press the or Right button.
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No.
Then press the
button to conrm.
File Numbering
After you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it
and assign it a sequential number. You can use this feature
to reset the le numbering to 1. (When more than 999 images
are in the memory card, the use of this features will have no
eect).
1. Select "le Numbering" in the File/Software menu page,
then press the
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No.
Then press the
or right button.
button to conrm.
Reset Settings
Use this setting to restore the camera to its default settings.
1. Select Reset Settings in the File / Software menu page and
press the or Right button.
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No.
Then press the
button to conrm.
FW Version (Firmware Version)
Use this setting to view the camera's rmware version.
1. Select FW Version in the File / Software menu.
2.
If you have uploaded the latest rmware version to your
SD card, upgrade accordingly as necessary.
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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Transmission
Video System
Use this setting to congure your video system to your current
area.
Select Video System in the Transmission menu.
1.
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 standards. The appropriate
setting will vary between regions.
NTSC: USA, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc.
AL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc.
P
Note: The TV output will not perform properly if an
incorrect video system is selected.
Connecting to a PC
Use the USB cable supplied with your camera to copy (transfer)
pictures to a computer.
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 ensure that the
camera is correctly congured to connect with a PC. The USB
mode is set to PC by default.
1. Enter the camera setup menu and select USB Mode with
the Up/Down button, then press the
enter.
Use the Up/Down navigation buttons and select PC.
2.
3.
Press the button to conrm the setting.
or Right button to
Transferring Files to Your PC
The 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 the folders
and les in the drive to a directory on your PC as you would
copy any other folder or le.
By using the USB cable, you can transfer the captured photos
and videos to a PC. Follow the steps below to connect the
camera to a PC.
1.
Make sure both the camera and PC are turned on.
2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB/AV
OUT port on your camera.
Connect the other end of the cable to an available USB
3.
port on your PC.
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4. Disconnect the camera once the transfer is completed.
If the USB option is set to [PC] :
Turn the camera o and disconnect the USB cable.
If the USB option is set to [PC (PTP) ] :
Remove the camera from the system as described below
before turning the camera o and disconnecting the USB
cable.
Windows operating system (Windows 2000, Windows XP,
Windows Vista, Windows 7.)
Click the [Safely remove the hardware] icon and remove
the USB connector according to the displayed menu.
Macintosh
Drag the untitled icon to the Trash. ("Untitled")
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer
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 ensure that the
camera is correctly congured to connect with a Printer.
1. Enter the camera setup menu to select USB Mode with the
Up/Down button, then press the
enter.
2. Use the Up/Down button to select Printer.
or Right button to
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/AV
Out Port 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.
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.
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3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the
number of prints for the photo currently displayed.
4. Press the
5. Select Yes to conrm the printing, or Cancel. Then press
the button.
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:
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 image currently displayed.
4.
Press the
button and the following screen will appear:
5. Select Yes to conrm the print setting, or Cancel. Then
press the
button.
Print Index
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:
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2. Select Yes to conrm the print setting, or Cancel. Then
press the
button.
Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
To use DPOF printing, you must select the photos for printing
using the DPOF settings before hand. see the “DPOF” section
on page 52.
1. Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu. The fol-
lowing screen will appear:
2. Select Yes to conrm the print setting, or Cancel. Then
press the
button.
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.
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APPENDICES
Specications
Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
Eective Image Sensor Pixels 14.1 Megapixels
Image Sensor 14.4 Megapixels [1/2.3” (CCD)]
Focal Length F = 5.05mm (Wide) ~ 25.25mm (Tele)
35mm lm equivalent 28mm (Wide) ~ 140mm (Tele)
F number F3.8 (Wide) ~ F5.6 (Tele)
Lens
Anti-Handshake DIS
Digital Zoom 6X digital zoom (Combined Zoom: 30 X)
Construction 9 elements in 8 groups
Optical Zoom 5X
Focusing Range
Normal: (Wide) 60cm ~∞, (Tele) 100cm ~ ∞;
Macro: (Wide) 5cm ~ ∞
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Number of
Recording
Pixels
Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal
DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes
File Format
Shooting Modes
Smile Detection Yes
Blink Detection Yes
Face-Detection Yes
Red-eye Removal Yes
Still Image 14MP, 12MP(3:2), 10MP(16:9), 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 0.3MP
Movie
Still Image Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
Movie MPEG-4/MOV, Audio: G.711 [Monaural]
1280x720pixels: 30fps/15fps, 640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps,
320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps
Auto, Manual, Auto-Scene, Scene (Sport, Indoor, Snow, Fireworks, Museum, Night
Landscape, Children, Leaf, Sunset, Glass, Landscape, Night Portrait, Beach,
Text, Gathering, ID, Fish eye, Travel shooting, Photo frame, Sketch), Portrait,
Panorama, Video
Pan-Capture Panorama Yes
LCD Display
ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO 64/100/200/400/800/1600
AF Method Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), AF Assist Light (On/O)
Light Metering Method
Exposure Control Method ProgramAE (AE-lock available)
Exposure Compensation ±2 EV in 1/3 Step increments
Shutter Speed 4 ~ 1/2000 second (Manual 30 s)
Playback Modes
White Balance Control
2.7 inch (230,400 pixels) LTPS (low-temperature polycrystalline silicon) TFT color
LCD
Articial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of
frame)
Single Photo, Index (9/16 thumbnails), Slide Show, Movie (Slow-Motion possible),
Zoom (Approx. 2X~8X), Audio, Histogram Display
Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent , Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent,
Manual
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Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye
Internal Flash (Shooting Range)
Reduction+Slow Synchro
Shooting Range Wide: Approx. 0.6m~4.0m / Tele: Approx. 0.8m ~ 2.7m
Recording Media
Internal Memory: 50 MB
SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 32 GB support)
Other Features PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-language Sup port
Jacks USB2.0(5 pin Macro USB)/AV-OUT
Power Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery GB-10, 3.7V 700mAh
Shooting Capability (Battery Performance) Approx. 220 shots (based on CIPA Standards)
Operation Environment Temperature: 0~40
o
C, Humidity: 0~90%
Dimensions (W x H x D) 91.5mm x 56.5mm x (18.3~19.4) mm
Mass Approx. 112g (Body only)
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Error messages
Messages Explanation
Card error •
Card full •
Picture error
No picture •
Lens error •
System error •
Write protect •
Out of the range
The memory card is not formatted.
The memory card is full and cannot store any new images.
•
The picture was not captured correctly.
• The picture is damaged.
There are no images in the memory card or in the internal memory.
The lens is probably stuck and the camera will power o automatically.
Unexpected error encountered.
The write protection switch in the memory card is set to the “LOCK” position.
When pictures were taken in Panorama mode, the direction of movement was
•
incorrect or the angle was outside the range of the internal settings.
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Messages Explanation
Card is not formatted, format? •
This image cannot be deleted •
Warning!! Camera recording, please wait. •
Warning!! Battery exhausted. •
This le cannot be played back •
No connection •
Print error •
Cannot print
Conrm whether the memory card should be formatted.
The picture or video you are trying to delete is protected.
No other actions allowed to perform during video/audio recording.
The battery is out of charge.
The picture format cannot be recognized by the camera.
The camera is not connected to the printer correctly.
There is a problem with camera or printer.
•
Check that the printer is out of paper or out of ink.
• Check if the printer has a paper jam.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible causes Solution
Camera does not turn on.
Camera turns o suddenly during
operation.
The picture is blurred.
Images and video les cannot be
saved.
No picture is taken when pressing
the Shutter button.
Images cannot print from the connected printer.
• The battery has run out of charge.
• The battery is not inserted correctly.
• The battery has run out of charge. • Replace with a fully charged battery.
• The lens is dirty.
appears when taking pictures.
•
• The memory card is full.
• The memory card is full.
• No available space to store the les.
• The mode dial is in Playback mode.
• 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.
• Replace with a fully charged battery.
• Use a soft cloth to clean the lens on your camera.
• Use the Image Stabilization mode.
• Replace the memory card with a new one.
• Delete unwanted images.
• Unlock the memory card.
• Replace the memory card with a new one or
format the current memory card.
• Delete unwanted images.
• Unlock the memory car
• 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.
d.
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Problem Possible causes Solution
Write to memory card slowly
Cannot write to the memory card
Too many movies to process
Exceed maximum folder number in
the memory card
ecording HD movies to memory
• R
cards with ratings below Class 4,
may result in sluggish performance.
• Memory car
state.
• When shooting or recording, writeprotection interruption phenomenon
in the memory card (such as caused
by too slow storage etc.) means that
you can not continue to shoot or
record.
• The number of pictur
in the memory card exceeded the
specications, so the playback of
data folder can not be displayed.
• “
Yes” is selected for “File No” menu
in the Menu (see P63 for detailed
instructions).
d is in write-protection
es or binders
• Use a memory card that is designated SDHC,
and make sure that the card is formatted with
your camera before using it.
• Please replace a memory card.
• Please shoot again.
elete needless les.
• D
• T
ransfer the les in the memory card to other
area.
elete needless les.
• D
• Set “No
” for “File No”
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