GE J1658W User Manual
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User Manual
GE Digital Camera
Smart Series : J1658W
Getting Started
Basic Operation
Camera Function Controls
Playback
Using the Menus
Camera Connectivity
Appendix
EN
WARNING
Do not expose the camera battery pack or other accessories
to rain or humidity to avoid a potential re hazard or possible
electric shock.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesirable operation.
For customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product complies
with the European requirements for safety, health,
environment and customer protection. "CE" marked cameras
are intended for sales in Europe.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex
IV] indicates separate collection of electrical and
electronic waste in the European countries. Please do
not throw the equipment into the waste. Please recycle and
dispose of properly.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Name: J1658W
Trade Name: GE
Responsible Party: General Imaging Company
Address: 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550,
Gardena, CA 90248, USA
Customer Service Telephone Number (US & Canada):
+1-800-730-6597
(Outside U.S. & Canada: +1-310-755-6857)
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Camera Notes:
Do not store or use the camera in the following environments:
• In the rain, in humidity or dusty environments.
• In a place where the camera can be exposed directly to
sunlight or subject to high temperatures, e.g. inside a
closed car in summer.
• In a place where the camera is subject to a high magnetic
elds, e.g. near motors, transformers or magnets.
Do not place the camera on wet surfaces 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, we
recommend removing the battery and the memory card from
the camera and storing them in a dry environment.
If you carry the camera from a cold location to a warmer place,
moisture may condense inside the camera. It is suggested that
you wait for an extended period of time before turning the
camera again.
Warranty does not cover any type of data loss or corruption.
Battery Notes:
Incorrect use of the battery may cause it to leak, become hot,
ignite or burst. Always observe the following precautions:
• Do not expose the battery to water and take particular care
to keep the terminals dry.
• Do not heat the battery or throw it into a re.
• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the
battery.
Keep the battery out of reach of babies and small children.
In cold locations, battery performance can deteriorate and
battery life can be signicantly shortened.
Memory Card Notes:
When using a new memory card, be sure to format the card
with your digital camera before using it.
Do not change folder or le name of the memory card in your
computer. An edited le cannot be displayed on the LCD screen
of the camera. To edit image data, please copy the image data
to the computer’s hard disk drive rst.
The photos taken by this camera are stored in the autogenerated folder in the SD card. Please do not store photos
that are not taken by this model of camera, as this may make
it impossible to recognize pictures when the camera is in
playback mode.
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BEFORE YOU START
Preface
Thank you for purchasing this GE digital camera. Please read
this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
Copyright
© Copyright 2013 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 the camera o before inserting or removing the bat
tery and memory card.
• Use only the type of battery that comes with the camera.
Using other types of batteries may damage the camera
and void the warranty.
• Avoid touching the camera lens.
•
Do not expose the camera to harsh environments such as
moisture or extreme temperatures, which may shorten the
life of your camera or damage the battery.
• Do not operate or store the camera in dusty, dirty, or
sandy environments.
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• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended
periods of time.
• Download all pictures and remove the batteries from
the camera if you are going to store the camera for long
periods of time.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or solventbased cleaners to clean the camera. To clean, wipe the
camera with a slightly damp, soft cloth.
About This Manual
This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your
GE digital camera. Every eort has been made to ensure that
the contents of this manual are accurate, however General
Imaging Company reserves the right to make changes without
notice.
Symbols used in this manual
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to
help you locate information quickly and easily:
Indicates 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
Battery Charging ....................................................................10
Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC
Card (Not included) ................................................................. 11
Turning On and O ................................................................. 13
Setting Language and Date/Time ....................................... 14
Set Display Language ....................................................14
Set Date/Time .................................................................. 15
About the LCD Screen ............................................................ 16
Using Modes ......................................................................... 17
Display Setting ......................................................................... 17
LCD Screen Display ................................................................. 18
Still Picture Mode Display .............................................18
Video Shooting Mode Display ....................................... 20
Playback Mode Display .................................................. 21
Using the Mode Button .......................................................... 22
Manual Mode ............................................................................ 23
Shooting in Auto Mode ........................................................... 23
Image Stabilization Mode ...................................................... 24
Portrait Mode ...........................................................................24
Panorama Mode ...................................................................... 25
Manual Scene Mode (SCN) .....................................................26
Auto Scene ........................................................................ 27
Landscape ........................................................................27
Sport .................................................................................. 27
Beach ................................................................................. 27
Sunset ................................................................................ 27
Fireworks .......................................................................... 27
Night Landscape ............................................................. 27
Snow ..................................................................................27
Children ............................................................................. 27
ID ........................................................................................ 27
Glass ................................................................................. 27
Photo Frame..................................................................... 27
Panning Shot .................................................................... 28
Text..................................................................................... 28
Fish Eye ............................................................................. 28
Party .................................................................................. 28
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Indoor ................................................................................28
Leaf .................................................................................... 28
Museum ............................................................................ 28
Night Portrait ................................................................... 28
Sketch ................................................................................ 28
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) ........................................................ 29
BASIC OPERATION ............................................31
Shooting in Auto Mode ........................................................... 31
Using the Zoom Function ....................................................... 31
Basic Functions Menu ............................................................ 32
Flash ..........................................................................................32
Self-Timer Setting .................................................................... 33
Macro Mode ..................................................................... 34
SET Function Menu .................................................................. 34
Exposure Compensation ............................................... 34
ISO ......................................................................................35
Slow Shutter ..................................................................... 35
PLAYBACK ...........................................................36
Viewing Photos and Videos ..................................................36
Thumbnail View ...................................................................... 37
Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) .............. 38
Using the Delete Button ........................................................ 39
USING THE MENUS ...........................................40
Still Menu .................................................................................. 40
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ............................ 40
Size ..................................................................................... 41
AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode). ........................................ 41
Continuous Capture Setting ......................................... 42
Focus Setting ................................................................... 43
White Balance Setting ...................................................43
Image Color Setting ........................................................ 44
Setting Menu ............................................................................ 46
Quality. .............................................................................. 46
AF-Assist Beam. ............................................................... 47
Digital Zoom ..................................................................... 47
Date Imprint ..................................................................... 48
Quick Review .................................................................... 48
Movie Mode Menu ................................................................... 49
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ............................ 49
Image Pixel ....................................................................... 50
Image Color Setting ........................................................ 50
Blink Detection ......................................................................... 51
Playback Menu ........................................................................ 52
Protect .............................................................................. 52
Delete ............................................................................... 53
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) .............................. 54
Trim ................................................................................... 55
High Dynamic Range-HDR ............................................ 55
Red-Eye Reduction ......................................................... 56
Rotate ............................................................................... 56
Resize ................................................................................. 57
Color Eect ....................................................................... 57
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Slideshow .......................................................................... 58
Setup Menu ............................................................................... 59
Beep ...................................................................................59
Power Saver .....................................................................60
Language .......................................................................... 60
Zone ...................................................................................61
Date/Time ......................................................................... 61
File and Software ..................................................................... 61
Format Memory ............................................................... 61
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to
memory card)................................................................... 62
File Numbering ................................................................ 62
Reset Settings .................................................................. 63
FW Version (Firmware version) .................................... 63
Transferring Files to your PC ........................................ 64
Video System ............................................................................66
Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode .................................. 66
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer ............... 67
Setting the USB Mode .................................................... 67
Connecting the Camera and Printer ........................... 68
Using the PictBridge Menu .................................................... 69
Print with Date ................................................................69
Print without Date .......................................................... 70
Print Index ........................................................................71
Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ..................... 72
Exit ..................................................................................... 72
APPENDICES .......................................................73
Transmission ......................................................64
Connecting to a PC .................................................................. 64
Setting the USB Mode .................................................... 64
Specications ........................................................................... 73
Error Messages ........................................................................77
Troubleshooting....................................................................... 79
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GETTING READY
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Package Contents
Your package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or appears to
be damaged, please contact General Imaging.
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Wrist StrapAC adapter
CD-ROM (Optional)
Quick Start Guide
USB Cable
Warranty Card
Camera Views
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Front View Back View
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Right View
Top View
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Left View
Bottom View
1 Flash 13 Delete Button/Down Button
2 AF Assist Beam/Timer Indicator 14 Auto-Timer Shooting Button/Left Button
3 Mic 15 Function/SET Button
4 Lens 16 USB/AV Port
5 LCD Screen 17 Wrist Strap Mount
6 Zoom Button 18 Power Button
7 Power Indicator 19 Movie Button
8 Playback Button 20 Shutter Button
9 Menu Button 21 Tripod Mount Point
10 Mode Selection Button 22 Speaker
11 Disp/Up Button 23 Memory Card/Battery Compartment
12 Flash Mode/Right Button
Battery Charging
1. With the camera turned "o", place the batteries into the
camera.
2. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to the power
adapter. (The power supply charger varys with regions, so
the charger you received may be dierent from that in the
picture).
3. Insert the power adapter into the power socket.
When charging, if the camera indicator is red, it shows
that the battery is not fully charged; when the camera
indicator turns green, it shows that the battery is fully
charged (to optimize battery life, charge the battery for
at least four hours when charging it for the rst time.)
The charger is for indoor use only.
Charging the battery can only be done with the camera
in the "o" position.
Please charge the battery indoors between 0°C and
35°C.
When the battery is not in use for a long time, please
use the attached charger to charge the battery.
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Insert the Battery and SD / SDHC Card (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 lock into place 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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Extensive, continuous use of the camera can cause the
battery to overheat. Please always use caution when
removing the battery.
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 the most reliable data storage.
To remove the SD / SDHC card, open the battery
compartment and gently push the card to release it.
Pull the card out carefully.
Turning On and O
Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn the
camera o, press the Power button again.
Power Button
When the camera is turned on, it will default to the shooting
mode last used. You can use the Mode button on the back to
switch between modes.
Setting Language and Date/Time
func
menu
SET
SET
SET
The Date/Time and Language setup page will
automatically appear when the camera is turned on for
the rst time.
To set the display language and date/time, go to the following
setup options in the General Setup menu.
• Language
• Date/Time
To access the General Setup Menu, follow the steps below:
1. Press
the Power button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the
between menus, select Set Menu, press
button, press Up/Down button to switch
button to enter
Set Menu.
Set Display Language
1. In the General Setup menu, press Up/Down button to
select Language, press
or Right button to enter setting
mode.
2. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select the desired
language.
3. Press the
button to conrm the setting.
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Set Date/Time
SET
1. In the General Setup Menu, press Up/Down button to
select Date/Time, press
or Right button to enter
setting mode.
2. Press Up/Down to select the date display mode, press right
button to select the item to be set, press Up/Down button
to select the required value.
3. Press the
button to conrm the setting.
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 18.
LCD Screen Notes:
Extremely high-precision technology has been used to
manufacture the LCD screen so that most of the pixels are
operational for use. However, there may be some minute
points (black, white, red, blue or green) that consistently
appear on the LCD screen. These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and the recorded image is not aected
in any way.
Avoid exposing the LCD screen to water; please remove
any moisture on the LCD screen with a soft, dry cleaning
cloth.
If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care
with the liquid inside the monitor. If any of the following
situations arise, take the recommended action
immediately as indicated below:
• If liquid from the LCD comes in contact with your skin, wipe
the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap
and running water.
• If liquid from the LCD gets into the eyes inadvertently,
rinse with water immediately and seek medical assistance.
• If liquid from the LCD is swallowed, rinse your mouth
thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and
induce vomiting, Then seek immediate assistance.
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Using the Modes
Display Setting
Press the button to toggle between these modes: Default,
Grid, and Clean.
Default mode: Display the camera parameters on screen
Grid: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram
Clean: Does not display any additional icons
LCD Screen Display
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Still Picture Mode Display
Mode :
1 Shooting Mode Icons
Manual Mode
Imaging
Auto Mode
Portrait
Stabilization Mode
Panorama Mode
Scene Mode
2 Macro Mode
3 Zoom
4 Remaining number of pictures
5 SD Memory card/Built-in Memory
6 Battery Status
7 Image Size
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8 White Balance
(Adjustable only in Mode)
9 Picture Color
(Adjustable only in Mode)
10 ISO Value (Adjustable only in
11 Histogram
12 Exposure Compensation (EV value)
(Adjustable only in Mode)
Mode)
13 Focus Frame
14 Expo Metering
AiAE
Spot
Multi
15 AF Mode
Single-AF
17 Flash Mode
Force O
Flash Auto
Force Flash
Slow Sync.
Multi-AF
16 Self-Timer
2 sec
10 sec
Smile
Slow Sync. + Red-Eye
Red-Eye Reduction
18 Continuous Shot
Cont.Shot: O
Cont.Shot: On
Cont.Shot: 3 Shots
Time-Lapse(30S /1Min / 5Min / 10Min)
Video Shooting Mode Display
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Mode :
1 Video Mode Icon
2 Macro Mode
3 Self-Timer
10 sec
4 Zoom Value Scale (Displayed only when zoom is activated)
5 Remaining time for video recording
6 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory
7 Battery Status
8 Video Quality
9 Picture Color
10 Exposure Compensation (EV value)
11 Expo Metering
AiAE
Spot
Multi
12 Metering
For optimal video shooting, it is recommended that an
SD memory card be used. If you shoot video using only
the internal memory, the results may have image jitter,
noise and shortened recording times.
Optical zoom and digital zoom can be adjusted. Digital
zoom can be adusted to 6X (30X in total).
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Playback Mode Display
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Mode
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1 DPOF File
2 File Protection
3 Memory Space (this picture/total number of pictures)
4 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory
5 Battery Status
6 Zoom Magnication Area
7 Image Zoom Ratios
8 Image Zone
9 Shooting Date
10 HDR
11 Red-Eye Reduction
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Using the Mode Button
This GE camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to switch easily between dierent shooting modes. After
pressing the mode button to enter the mode selection menu, press the Left/Right button to choose the selected mode.
Press the
Mode Name Icon Description
Manual Mode
button to conrm your selection. All the available modes are listed below:
Many of the camera settings can be congured manually in this mode
Auto Mode
Image Stabilization
Mode
Portrait Mode The best setting for portrait shooting, enables AE/AF for faces
Movie Mode
Panorama Mode
Scene Mode
The camera selects all the settings automatically
Optical Image Stabilization to take clear pictures and compensate for any camera movement of
hand shaking.
Switch to record videos
In this mode, up to 4 frames can be stitched together to create a single panoramic photo
Choose from 21 dierent scene types and eects for your photos
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mode
Manual Mode
mode
SET
SET
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Shooting in Auto Mode
When selecting (Manual Exposure) Mode, you can set the
EV/ISO/shutter speed manually.
1. Press the
Mode , press
2. Press the Up/Down button to select the parameter
adjustment.
3. Press the
shooting screen.
button to select Manual Exposure
to conrm.
button to conrm the settings and enter the
Auto Mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While
operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes
your photos for best results.
Follow these steps:
1. Press
2. Compose your picture in the LCD screen and press the
Shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject.
3. The focus frame in the middle of the LCD will turn to green
when the subject is properly in focus.
4. Press
the image.
button to select Auto Mode ( ).
the Shutter button completely down to capture
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