GE PJ1 User Manual
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Appendix
Camera connectivity
Using the Menus
Playback
Camera function controls
Basic operation
Preparations
GE Digital Camera
P Series : PJ 1
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 electrical shock.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
For customers in Europe
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with the European requirements for safety, health,
environmental, and customer protection. "CE" marked
cameras are intended for sale in Europe.
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IV] indicates separate collection of electrical waste
electrical and electronic equipment in European
countries. Please do not throw this equipment into domestic
refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available
in your country for the disposal of this product.
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Model Name: PJ1
Trade Name: GE
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Address: 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena,
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Camera notes:
Do not store or use the camera in the following types of
locations:
• In rain, areas with high humidity and dusty places.
• In a place where the camera can be exposed to direct
sunlight or subjected to high temperatures, e.g. Inside a
closed car in summer heat.
• In places where the camera is subjected to high magnetic
elds, e.g. near motors, transformers or magnets.
Do not place the camera on a wet surface or in places where
dripping water or sand may come into contact with the
camera, which may cause irrepairable damage.
If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, we
suggest you remove the battery and the memory card from
the camera and keep them in dry environment.
If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold location to a
warm place, moisture may condense inside the camera. We
suggest you wait for a while before turing on the camera.
No compensation for loss of recordings. Loss of recordings
cannot be compensated for if a malfunction of your camera
or recording media, etc, makes the playback of recordings not
possible.
Battery notes:
Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to leak, become
hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the precautions given below.
• Do not expose the batteries to water, and take particular
care to keep the terminals dry.
• Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a re.
•
Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the
batteries.
Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children.
In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates and the
time for which they can be used shortens markedly.
Memory card notes:
When using a new memory card, or a memory card has been
initialized by a PC, be sure to format the card with your digital
camera before using it.
To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC’s hard disk
rst.
Do not change or delete the folder names or le names in the
memory card from your PC, as this may make it impossible
to recognize or misinterpret the original folder or le in your
camera.
The photos taken by this camera are stored in the auto-
generated folder in SD card. Please do not store photos that
are not taken by this model of camera, as this may make it
impossible to recognize the picture when the camera is in
playback mode. Please do not expose the camera to harsh
environments such as moisture or extreme temperatures,
which may shorten the life of your camera or damage the
batteries.
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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 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.
• T
urn o the camera before inserting or removing the bat-
tery and memory card.
• Use only the type of batt
Using other types of batt
and invalidate the warranty.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
•
Please not expose the camera to harsh environments such
as moisture, or extreme temperatures, which may shorten
the life of your camera or damage the batteries.
• Do not use or st
areas, as its components may be damaged.
ery that come with the camera.
eries may damage the camera
e the camera in dusty, dirty, or sandy
or
• 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 abrasiv
based cleaners to clean the camera. To clean, wipe the
camera with a slightly damp soft cloth.
• Ext
ernal power supply exceeding 240V can’t be used for
charging or power supply, otherwise, it will cause camera
or battery to be damaged.
e cleansers, alcohol-based, or solvent-
About this manual
This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your
GE digital camera. Every eort has been made to ensure that
the contents of this manual are accurate, however General
Imaging Company reserves the right to make changes without
notice.
Symbols used in this manual
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to
help you locate information quickly and easily:
Indicates the useful information to know.
Indicates precautions to be taken while operating the
camera.
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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
Remote control ........................................................................ 11
Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) .....12
Turning On and O ................................................................. 14
Mode Button Operation ......................................................... 15
Setting Date/Time and Language ........................................ 16
Setting the Language .................................................... 16
Setting the Date and Time ............................................ 17
About the LCD Screen ............................................................ 18
BASIC OPERATION ....................................................19
Shooting in Auto Mode ..........................................................19
Using the Zoom Function ...................................................... 19
Flash ..........................................................................................20
Self-timer................................................................................... 20
Macro Mode ............................................................................. 21
i button function ..................................................................... 21
Ois Anti - Shake ...............................................................22
Face and Smile Detection Modes ................................22
Face Detection................................................................. 23
Smile Detection ...............................................................23
Blink Detection ................................................................ 24
Advanced Functions Menu ....................................................25
WB (White Balance) ....................................................... 26
ISO .....................................................................................26
Quality .............................................................................. 27
Size ....................................................................................27
Color .................................................................................. 28
Exposure Compensation ............................................... 28
USING THE MODES ...................................................29
LCD Screen Display ................................................................ 29
Still Picture Mode Display ............................................ 29
Video Shooting Mode Display ...................................... 31
Playback Mode Display ................................................. 32
ASCN mode ............................................................................... 33
Landscape ....................................................................... 33
Portrait ............................................................................. 33
Night Portrait .................................................................. 34
Backlit Portrait ...............................................................34
Night Landscape ............................................................ 34
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Macro ................................................................................ 34
Auto ................................................................................... 34
Panorama mode ......................................................................35
Scene mode .............................................................................. 36
Sport ................................................................................. 37
Indoor ...............................................................................37
Snow ................................................................................. 37
Fireworks .........................................................................37
Museum ............................................................................ 37
Night Landscape ............................................................ 37
Children ............................................................................ 37
Leaf ................................................................................... 37
Sunset ............................................................................... 37
Glass ................................................................................. 37
Landscape ....................................................................... 37
Night Portrait .................................................................. 37
Beach ................................................................................. 37
Text .................................................................................... 37
Gathering .......................................................................... 38
ID ........................................................................................ 38
Fish eye ............................................................................. 38
Travel shooting ................................................................ 38
Photo frame .................................................................... 38
Sketch ................................................................................ 38
PLAYBACK ................................................................... 39
Viewing Photos and Videos ..................................................39
Thumbnail View ...................................................................... 40
i button playback function ....................................................41
Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) .............. 43
Using the Delete Button ........................................................ 44
Projector Use.............................................................. 45
Use the camera to project directly ...................................... 45
Show Setting ............................................................................. 46
Slide Show On .................................................................47
Eect .................................................................................. 47
Interval .............................................................................. 48
Show Time ....................................................................... 48
USING THE MENUS ...................................................49
Still Menu .................................................................................. 49
AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) ........................................ 50
AF-assist Beam ............................................................... 50
Continuous AF .. ............................................................... 51
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ......................... 51
Continuous Shot ............................................................. 52
Date Imprint .................................................................... 52
Quick Review ................................................................... 53
Digital Zoom .................................................................... 53
Slow Shutter .................................................................... 54
Movie Menu .............................................................................. 55
Continuous AF .. ............................................................... 56
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ......................... 56
Playback Menu ........................................................................ 57
Protect .............................................................................. 57
Delete ............................................................................... 58
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) .............................. 59
Trim ................................................................................... 60
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HDR-High Dynamic Range ............................................ 60
Resize ................................................................................ 61
Rotate ............................................................................... 61
Red-eye Reduction ......................................................... 62
Display Setup 62
Slideshow ......................................................................... 63
Wallpaper Settings ........................................................ 63
Setup Menu .............................................................................. 66
Beep ..................................................................................67
LCD Brightness ...............................................................67
Power Saver ....................................................................68
Zone .................................................................................. 68
Date/Time ........................................................................ 69
Language ......................................................................... 69
File and Software .................................................................... 69
Format Memory ............................................................... 69
File Numbering ................................................................ 70
Copy to Card (Copy les from the internal memory to
the memory card) ........................................................... 70
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Reset Settings ................................................................. 71
FW Version (Firmware version) ................................... 71
Transmission .............................................................. 72
Connecting to a PC ................................................................. 72
Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 72
Transferring Files to your PC ....................................... 72
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer .............. 74
Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 74
Connecting the Camera and Printer .......................... 75
Using the PictBridge Menu ................................................... 76
Print with Date ............................................................... 76
Print without Date ......................................................... 77
Print Index .......................................................................78
Print DPOF .......................................................................79
Exit ..................................................................................... 79
APPENDICES ..............................................................80
Specications ........................................................................... 80
Error Messages ....................................................................... 84
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 86
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 your vendor.
Warranty Card
Special USB cable
CD-ROM
Rechargeable lithium-ion
battery
Wrist Strap
External power
supply charger
Base plate
Power supply
adapter cable
Remote control
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 Lamp 15 Disp/Up Button
2 Projector window 16 Flash Mode/Right Button
3 Infrared Beem receiver (face) 17 Delete /Self-timer button/down button
4 Lens 18 Close-up /Left button
5 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 19 Function/OK Button
6 Microphone 20 Wrist Strap
7 LCD Screen 21 USB Digital Port
8 Status Indicator 22 Projection Focusing lever
9 Infrared Beem receiver (back) 23 Power Button
10 Speaker 24 Shutter Button
11 i Button 25 Zoom Lever
12 Mode button 26 Projection Button
13 Playback Button 27 Tripod Socket
14 Menu Button 28
Memory Card Slot/Battery
Compartment
mode
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Battery charging
1. Put the battery into the camera.
2. Connect the power extension cable to the external (travel
adapter will vary according to location, it is subject to the
power supply charger).
3. Inser
t the external supply charger into a 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.)
Do not use a power outlet exceeding 240 volts. Doing so
may damage the battery and camera.
The charger is for indoor use only.
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Remote control
1
2
When using the remote control for the rst time, please
remove the insulating lm as shown in the diagram:
Remote control diagram:
1
：
Infrared location.
2
：
Please see Page 46 for specic
functions of remote control keys.
Replacing the remote control battery
1. Push the batt
ery tray tab and pull out the battery tray.
2. Remove battery.
3. Position the new battery in the battery tray with the "+" in
the direction indicated by the diagram below.
4. Insert the battery tray into the remote control.
Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included)
1
2
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct
position as shown in the following diagram.
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card slot as shown below.
4. Close the battery compartment.3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory
Writeprotection
buckle
Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use
of 64 MB to 16 GB memory cards from recognized
manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and Toshiba
are recommended for reliable data storage.
To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery
compartment and gently push the down 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 be at the same shooting
mode based on the last use. Press the mode button to select
the desired mode. When using the camera for the rst-time,
the language setting page will appear.
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Mode Button Operation
M
The GE 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
Panorama mode
Scene mode
Movie mode
ASCN mode
Portrait
Select to take still pictures in automatic mode.
Many of the camera settings can be congured manually in this mode.
Select to capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together to create panoramic photo.
Choose from 20 dierent scene types and eects for your photos.
Select to record videos.
Select to have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures.
Select to take portrait pictures under normal conditions.
Setting Language and Date/Time
The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically
appear when the camera is turned on the rst time.
To set the display language, date, and time, go to the following
setup options in the General Setup menu.
• Language
• Date/Time
To access the General Setup menu, do the following:
1.
ess the Power button to turn the camera on.
Pr
2. Pr
ess the button, among the among camera settings
menus by using the Left/Right button to select the General
Setup menu.
Setting the Language
1. Select language with the Up/Down butt
right button to enter setting.
2. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right butt
language.
3. Pr
ess the
button to conrm the setting.
on, press or
ons to select the desired
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Setting the Date and Time
1. Select Date/Time with the Up/Down button, then press
or right button to enter setting.
2. Use the Left/Right butt
press Up/Down buttons to adjust values.
3. Pr
ess the
on to select date or time eld, then
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 29.
LCD Screen notes:
Extremely high-precision technology had been used to
manufacture the LCD screen so that most of the pixels are
operational for use. However, there may be some minute
points (black, white, red, blue or green) that constantly
appear on the LCD screen. These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and the recording is not aected in
any way.
Avoid exposing the LCD screen to water; please remove
any moisture on the LCD screen with a dry and soft
cleaning cloth.
If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care
with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the
following situations arise, take the recommended
immediate action indicated below:
• If liquid 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 crystal ows int
rinse with water immediately and seek medical assistance.
• If liquid fr
om the LCD is swallowed, ush your mouth
thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water
and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance
immediately.
o the eyes inadvertently, please
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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.
To start taking pictures, do the following:
1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on.
2. Pr
ess the Mode button to select Automatic mode. (
3. Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press the
Shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.
4. The L
CD screen will show a green focus frame after the
subject is in focus.
Press Shutter button fully to capture the image.
5.
Using the Zoom Function
There are two built-in zoom functions: optical zoom and digital
zoom. When taking photos, you can zoom in or out on an
object using the zoom wheel.
Zoom Wheel
).
Zoom indicator (See
“Digital Zoom“ on
page 53)
When the optical zoom reaches maximum zoom,, release and
re-engage the zoom lever , the camera will automatically
switch rom optical to digital zoom. After adjusting, the zoom
axis display will be hidden, only
indicate the current zoom status.
will be displayed to
Flash
Self-timer
Press Right/Flash button to enter the ash interface, then
press Left/Right button to switch among six dierent ash
modes:
Flash: Auto
•
Camera ash goes o automatically based on
existing light conditions.
Flash: Red-eye reduction
•
The camera emits a brief ash before the picture is
taken to reduce red-eye eects.
•
Flash: Forced ash
Make forced ash at the moment of shooting.
Flash: Forced o
•
Flash is turned o.
•
Flash: Slow Synchro
This allows you to capture images at night that
include both people and night scenery. The use of a
tripod is recommended for this setting.
Flash:Red-Eye+Slow Synchro
•
Use this mode for slow synchro shots with red-eye
reduction.
To enable self-timer function, press Down/Self-timer button
to enter the self-timer selection interface, press Left/Right
button to switch among three self-timer modes:
•
Self-timer : 2Sec
A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the Shutter
button is pressed.
Self-timer : 10Sec
•
A single picture is shot 10 seconds after the Shutter
button is pressed.
•
Self-timer : O
Disable the self-timer.
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Macro Mode
i button function
Press the Left/Macro button to enter the close-up photo
selection interface, press the Left/Right button to switch
between two close-up shooting modes:
Macro : On
•
Select this to focus on subjects that are 5cm from
the lens.
•
Macro : O
Select this option to disable Macro Mode.
In shooting mode, pressing the button can select the OIS,
detection shooting function.
ess the
1. Pr
2. Press the Up/Down button to select the OIS/Detection
shooting.
button to enter the "i" function menu.
OIS Anti-Shake
Enabling the OIS Anti-Shake function will avoid blurry photos
caused by hand shake.
After selecting the OIS anti-shake function, press the Left/
Right button to select ON/OFF. OIS anti-shake function has
two options:
: OFF
•
•
: ON
Taking photos under extremely unstable conditions (for
example, shooting in a moving vehicle) can result in
blurry images.
In static shooting mode, OIS Anti-Shake can prevent
poor images resulting from hand shake:; when recording
video, OIS Anti-Shake is continuous anti-vibration.
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Face and Smile Detection Modes
Press the Down button to access the Face and Smile Detection
modes , Then use the Left/Right button to select the setting of your
choice. Press the "func ok" button to conrm the setting.
The camera can be set to either Smile Detection Mode,
or Face Detection Mode but not both simultaneously.
Face Detection
This function automatically detects facial features and directs
the camera to focus on them.
In face detection mode, the camera will automatically detect
faces and display a rectangular focus frame around them. The
focus frame will turn green to indicate that the face or faces
are in focus. Press the shutter button the rest of the way to
take the picture.
Smile Detection
When this feature is activated, the camera will automatically
detect smiling faces and capture them.
After enabling the Smile Detection mode press the shutter
button all the way down and the following icons will appear:
The camera will automatically take a photo each time a smile
is detected until the Smile Detection mode is disabled. To
disable Smile Detection, press the
button.
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Blink Detection
Blink Detection is enabled automatically under normal shooting
conditions. When shooting, if human face is detected with
closed eyes, the Blink Detection (
to indicate that a blink has been detected.
) will display on the screen
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Advanced Functions Menu
The Advanced Functions menu of the camera includes image
size, image quality, white balance, image allow, ISO and EV
value. The corresponding functional settings you to capture
pictures and videos with optimal results.
Set the advanced functions as per the following steps:
1. Pull up the Advanced Function Menus by pr
button.
2. Press Down button to enter the advanced function
selection screen, press Left/Right button to select the
function that you want to set.
3. Press the Up button to enter the advanced functions
setting int
erface.
essing the
4. Use the Left/Right buttons to change the settings and
then press
Advanced Function Menu.
to conrm the new settings and close this
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