GE G3WP User Manual
G3WP
digital camera
12-megapixel for ultra high resolution imaging
2.7” LCD display with 4x optical zoom
Features face recognition
Waterproof to 3m with support for underwater image
and movie shooting.
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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
"CE" mark indicates that this product complies
with the European requirements for safety, health,
environment and customer protection. "CE" mark cameras are
intended for sales in Europe.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV]
indicates separate collection of waste electrical and
electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not
throw the equipment into the domestic refuse. Please use the
return and collection systems available in your country for the
disposal of this product.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Name: G3WP
Trade Name: GE
Responsible Party: General Imaging Co.
Address: 2158 W. 190th Street, Torrance, CA 90504,
Telephone Number: +1-800-730-6597
Conforms to the following Standards:
EMC: EN 55022:1998/A1:2000/A2:2003 Class B
EN 55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003
EN 61000-3-2:2000/A1:2001
EN 61000-3-3:1995/A1:2001
following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/
EEC,2004/108/EEC)
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Camera notes:
Do not store or use the camera in the following types of
locations:
• 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.
If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, we
suggest you remove the battery and the memory card.
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.
To maintain the camera's waterproof feature, ensure that no
foreign material interfere with the proper closing of the battery door.
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.
• Use GE charger in the package to charge the lithium
battery only (for E and J series).
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
and then format memory card before any rmware upgrade.
Do not change or delete the directory names, or le names in
the memory card from your PC, as this may make it impossible
to use the card in your camera.
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BEFORE YOU START
Preface
Thank you for purchasing a GE digital camera. Please read
this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
Copyright
© Copyright 2009 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 identication purposes only and may be 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
tery and memory card.
• Use only the type of battery and charger that came with
the camera. Using other types of batteries or chargers
may damage the camera may pose a potential safety risk,
and invalidate the warranty.
• When using Li-ion batteries in this product, ensure that
they are inserted correctly. Inserting the batteries upside
down can cause damage to the camera and possibly pose
a potential safety risk.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
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Do not expose the camera to harsh environments (i.e. high
temperature and strong magnetic elds) as it may dramatically shorten the lifespan of the camera or damage
the battery.
• 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.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or solventbased cleaners to clean the camera. 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, but 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 the precautions to be taken while operating
the camera.
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CONTENTS
WARNING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 .............................................................. 11
Turning on and o ...................................................................13
Using the Mode Button .......................................................... 14
Setting date/time and language.......................................... 15
Setting the Date and Time ............................................ 15
Setting the Language .................................................... 16
About the LCD screen .............................................................17
BASIC OPERATION .............................................18
Shooting in Auto mode ........................................................... 18
Using the zoom function ........................................................ 18
Using the ash ......................................................................... 19
Using the self-timer/Multiple shots ....................................19
Using Macro mode .................................................................. 20
Exposure compensation ........................................................ 20
Advanced function menu (quick menu setup) ................... 21
WB (White Balance) ........................................................ 21
ISO ......................................................................................22
Quality ............................................................................... 23
Size ..................................................................................... 24
Color ................................................................................... 25
USING THE MODES ............................................26
LCD Screen display .................................................................. 26
Still shooting mode display .......................................... 26
Video shooting mode display .......................................28
Playback mode display .................................................. 29
Auto Scene mode (ASCN) ........................................................ 30
Landscape Mode ............................................................. 31
Portrait mode .................................................................. 31
Night Portrait ................................................................... 31
Backlit Portrait ................................................................31
Night Landscape Mode .................................................. 31
Macro Mode ..................................................................... 31
Auto Mode ........................................................................ 31
Scene mode (SCN) .................................................................... 32
Sport .................................................................................. 32
Indoor ................................................................................32
Snow ..................................................................................33
Fireworks .........................................................................33
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Museum ............................................................................ 33
Night landscape .............................................................. 33
Portrait .............................................................................. 33
Children ............................................................................. 33
Leaf .................................................................................... 33
Sunset ................................................................................ 33
Glass .................................................................................. 33
Landscape ........................................................................33
Night portrait ................................................................... 33
Stabilization ..................................................................... 33
Underwater Movie Mode ....................................................... 34
Underwater Picture Mode .....................................................35
Panorama.................................................................................. 35
Face Detection .........................................................................37
Smile Detection ........................................................................ 38
Blink Detection ......................................................................... 39
PLAYBACK ...........................................................40
Viewing photos and videos ................................................... 40
Using zoom on playback (for still pictures only) ............... 42
Sound Recording and Playback ............................................ 43
Using the Delete button ......................................................... 44
USING THE MENUS ............................................45
Still menu .................................................................................. 45
AF mode (Auto-Focus mode) ......................................... 46
AF-assist beam ................................................................ 46
Continuous AF.................................................................. 47
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering).. .......................... 47
Continuous shot .............................................................. 48
Date Imprint ..................................................................... 49
Quick Review .................................................................... 49
Digital Zoom ..................................................................... 50
Slow Shutter ..................................................................... 50
Blink Detection ................................................................ 51
Movie menu .............................................................................. 52
Continuous AF.................................................................. 53
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering).. .......................... 53
Playback menu ......................................................................... 54
Mode .................................................................................. 54
Protect ............................................................................... 54
Delete ................................................................................55
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)............................... 56
Trim .................................................................................... 57
Resize ................................................................................. 57
Rotate ................................................................................ 58
Slideshow .......................................................................... 59
Red-eye removal ............................................................. 59
Setup menu ............................................................................... 60
Mode .................................................................................. 60
Beep ...................................................................................61
Format Memory ............................................................... 61
LCD Brightness ................................................................62
Power Saver .....................................................................62
World time ........................................................................ 63
Date/Time ......................................................................... 63
Language .......................................................................... 63
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File Numbering ................................................................ 64
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to
memory card)................................................................... 64
Reset Settings .................................................................. 65
FW Version (Firmware version) .................................... 65
Video system .................................................................... 66
CONNECTIONS ...................................................67
Connecting to a PC .................................................................. 67
Setting the USB mode ....................................................67
Transferring les to your PC ......................................... 67
Connecting to a PictBridge compatible printer ................ 70
Setting the USB mode ....................................................70
Connecting the camera and priter ............................. 71
Using the PictBridge menu .................................................... 72
Print with date ................................................................. 72
Print without date .......................................................... 73
Print index ........................................................................ 74
Print DPOF ........................................................................75
Exit ..................................................................................... 75
APPENDICES .......................................................76
Specications:
G3WP .................................................................................76
Error messages ........................................................................ 80
Troubleshooting....................................................................... 82
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GETTING READY
User Ma
n
ual
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 your vendor. The accessories will vary based on model purchased and are noted below.
Rechargeable Lithiumion battery
Warranty card
User Manual
Quick start guide
Wrist strapBattery charger USB cable CD-ROM
Camera views
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Front View
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Back View
Right View
Top View
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Left View
Bottom View
1 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 13 Delete Button/Down Button
2 Flash Lamp 14 Face Detection/Left button
3 Lens 15 Function/OK Button
4 Microphone 16 Speaker
5 LCD Screen 17 Wrist Strap
6 Status Indicator 18 Shutter Button
7 Zoom Button 19 Power Button
8 Mode Selection Button 20 Card Slot/Battery Compartment
9 Menu Button 21 Battery cover Latch
10 Playback Button 22 USB/AV Port (Battery cover must be opened
11 Disp/Up Button 23 Tripod Socket
12 Flash Mode/Right Button
for access)
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Charging the battery
1. Plug charger into electrical outlet
2. Place the battery into the charger as shown.
3. Plug one end of the connecting cable into the charger
base.
4. Plug the other end of the connecting cable into a wall
outlet.
Leave the battery to charge until the charger light goes
green. (To maximize battery life, the rst charge should
be at least 4 hours)
The charger is for indoor dry use only.
Unplug charger from electrical outlet when not in use.
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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (not included)
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Insert the battery while observing the correct polarity. Use
the side of battery to press down the stopper as shown,
allowing the battery to be inserted properly.
card slot as shown.
4. Close the battery compartment.3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory
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Battery capacity decreases with usage.
Turning on and o
Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use
of 64MB to 8GB 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 downward to
release it. Pull the card carefully.
Do not open the battery door underwater
Make sure the camera is completely dry before opening
the battery compartment.
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 press the Mode button to
select a dierent one after it is on. When using the camera for
the rst-time, the language setting page will appear. Please
see page 15 or the Quick Start Guide in the package for details.
Using the Mode Button
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The GE camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to switch between dierent modes with ease. Press Left/Right
button to choose the mode, press to select. All the available modes are listed as follows:
Mode Name Icon Description
Auto Switch to take still pictures in automatic mode.
Manual
Auto Scene
Scene Switch to use a preset scene mode for taking still pictures. There are 14 scenes in total.
Underwater Movie Switch to record videos underwater.
Underwater Picture Switch to take still pictures underwater.
Panorama Switch to capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo.
Movie Switch to record videos.
Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be congured.
(Recommended for advanced users only)
In the "ASCN" mode, dierent scene conditions are detected intelligently and the most suitable
settings will be automatically selected.
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Setting date/time and language
To set the language, date, and time, go to the following setup
options in the Setup menu.
• Date / Time
• Display language
To access the Setup menu, do the following:
1. Press
Power to turn the camera on.
2. Press the
of Camera Setup menu by using the Left/Right button to
select the corresponding camera setting menu.
3. Press the
Setting the Date and Time
1. Use the
Camera Setup 1. Then press the Right button to enter
the setting.
2. Press the
Up/Down to adjust the value.
3. Press the
button, switch between dierent pages
button to conrm the setting.
Up/Down button to select Date/Time on the
Left/Right to highlight each field and use the
button to conrm the setting.
Setting the Language
1. Use the
2. Use the Left/Right buttons to select the desired language.
3. Press the
Up/Down button to go to the Language on the
Camera Setup 2. Then press the Right button to enter the
setting.
button to conrm the setting.
The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically
appear when the camera is turned on the rst time.
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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 26.
LCD Screen notes:
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.
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 urgent action
indicated.
• 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 gets into your eye, ush the aected eye
with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then 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.
BASIC OPERATION
Shooting in Auto mode
Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While
operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes
your photos for best results.
To start shooting, do the following:
1. Press
Power to turn the camera on.
2. In the Mode menu, select the
3. Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press the
Shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.
4. When the subject is in focus, the green colored focus frame
appears on the center of the LCD screen.
5. Press
Shutter fully to capture the image.
Auto mode ( ).
Using the zoom function
Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom
and digital zoom. Press the Zoom button on either the Wide
or Tele position of the camera to zoom Wide or Tele on your
subject while taking pictures.
Zoom button
Zoom indicator (See
“Digital Zoom“ on
page 50)
When the optical zoom factor reaches its maximum value,
it stops momentarily. Keep pressing down the Tele position
( ) and the zoom will switch over to digital zoom
automatically.
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Using the ash
Using the self-timer/Multiple shots
Press the Right/Flash button to go to the ash setting menu.
Press Up/Down button to switch between the six ash modes.
• Auto ash
Camera ash res automatically based on existing
light conditions.
• Red-eye reduction
The camera res a brief ash before the picture is
taken to reduce red-eye eects.
• Forced ash
Flash always res.
• Forced o
Flash is turned o.
• Slow Synchro
This allows you to take pictures of people at night
that clearly show both your subjects and the night
time backdrop.
• Red-Eye + Slow Synchro
Use this mode for slow synchro shots with red-eye
reduction.
To enable the self-timer, press the Right/Flash button then
Left/Right button to go to the self-timer setting menu. Choose
between the 2-sec, 10-sec, Continuous Shot, or Self-timer O
by using the Up/Down button.
• 2-second timer
A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the shutter
button is pressed.
• 10-second timer
A single picture is shot 10 seconds after the shutter
button is pressed.
• Continuous shot
Pictures are shot continuously when the shutter
button is pressed down based on the Continuous
Shot settings in the menu. (See “Continuous Shot”
on page 48).
• Self-timer O
Disable the self-timer.
Using Macro mode Exposure compensation
In Macro Mode, you can capture subject details at close range;
press the Left/Right button to go to the Macro Mode after
getting into the setting menu by pressing the Right/Flash
button. Switch between Macro and Macro O by pressing the
Up/Down button.
• Macro
Select this to focus on subjects 6cm from the lens.
• Macro O
Select this option to disable Macro.
The exposure compensation allows you to adjust the
background brightness to produce the best result of photos.
To change the exposure values, do the following:
1. Press the Right/Flash button and Left/Right button to go
to the exposure setting menu.
2. Adjust the image exposure between EV -2.0 and EV +2.0
with the Up/Down button.
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Advanced function menu (Quick menu setup)
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WB (White Balance)
The white balance allows user to adjust the color temperature
under dierent light source to ensure faithful color
reproduction.
(The WB setting is only available when the camera is in the
Manual mode).
To set the white balance, do the following:
1. Press the
sure the WB function is selected.
button to enter the Function menu. Make
2. Use Up/Down navigation buttons to select the setting
you want. The following options are available:
• Auto
• Daylight
• Cloudy
• Fluorescent
• Fluorescent CWF
• Incandescent
• Manual (press the Shutter button to detect WB)
3. Use the
Left/Right buttons to select other options, or
press the button once to conrm your selection and
exit the current menu.
ISO
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The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera
sensor based on the brightness of the scene. 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
Manual mode).
To set the ISO value, do the following:
1. Press the
2. Use the
function.
Pictures at higher ISO will naturally have more noise
than those at lower ISO.
button to enter the Function menu.
Left/Right navigation buttons to go to the ISO
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3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the desired
ISO value from Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, or 1600.
4. Use the
Left/Right buttons to select other options, or
press the button once to conrm your selection and
exit the current menu.
The ISO values available will depend on the model used.
Quality
The quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the
images. Higher quality settings give better photos, but will
take up more memory space.
To set the image quality, do the following:
1. Press the
2. Use the
Quality function.
button to enter the Function menu.
Left/Right navigation buttons to go to the
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a desired
setting. Three options are available.
• : Best
• : Fine
• : Normal
4. Use the Left/Right buttons to select other options, or press
the button once to conrm your selection and exit the
current menu.
5. The number of available shots remaining is displayed on
the LCD.
When you turn on the camera for the rst time, its
default image quality is Best.
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