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Appendix
Camera Connectivity
Using the Menus
Playback
Camera Function Controls
Basic Operation
Getting Started
Smart Series : J1658W
User Manual
GE
Digital Camera
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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)
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.
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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 signicantly 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 auto-
generated 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 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 eort 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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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
CONTENTS
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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
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
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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 Eect ....................................................................... 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
Transmission ......................................................64
Connecting to a PC .................................................................. 64
Setting the USB Mode .................................................... 64
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
Specications ........................................................................... 73
Error Messages ........................................................................ 77
Troubleshooting....................................................................... 79
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GETTING READY
Your package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or appears to
be damaged, please contact General Imaging.
Package Contents
USB Cable
Warranty Card
CD-ROM (Optional)
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Wrist StrapAC adapter
Qu
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ck Start Guid
e
Quick Start Guide
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Camera Views
Front View Back View
Right View
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4
3
1
8
7
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910
11
12
13
14
15
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Top View
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
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22
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16
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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 dierent from that in the
picture).
3. Insert the power adapter into the power socket.
Battery Charging
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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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.
1. Open the battery compartment.
Insert the Battery and SD / SDHC Card (card not included)
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4. Close the battery compartment.3. Insert an SD / SDHC card (not included) into the memory
card slot as shown.
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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.
14 15
Setting Language and Date/Time
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
func
menu
button, press Up/Down button to switch
between menus, select Set Menu, press
SET
button to enter
Set Menu.
Set Display Language
1. In the General Setup menu, press Up/Down button to
select Language, press
SET
or Right button to enter setting
mode.
2. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select the desired
language.
3. Press the
SET
button to conrm the setting.
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Set Date/Time
1. In the General Setup Menu, press Up/Down button to
select Date/Time, press
SET
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
SET
button to conrm the setting.
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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.
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 aected
in any way.
Avoid exposing the LCD screen to water; please remove
any moisture on the LCD screen with a soft, dry cleaning
cloth.
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Press the button to toggle between these modes: Default,
Grid, and Clean.
Default mode: Display the camera parameters on screen
1234
-0.3
EV
400
ISO
Grid: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram
1234
-0.3
EV
400
ISO
Clean: Does not display any additional icons
Using the Modes
Display Setting
18 19
LCD Screen Display
Still Picture Mode Display
Mode :
1234
x3.5
-0.3
EV
400
ISO
1
2
3 4 5
7
6
8
9
10
12 11
15
14
13
1234
x3.5
-0.3
EV
400
ISO
16
17
18
1 Shooting Mode Icons
Manual Mode
Auto Mode
Imaging
Stabilization Mode
Portrait
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
8 White Balance
(Adjustable only in Mode)
9 Picture Color
(Adjustable only in Mode)
10 ISO Value (Adjustable only in
Mode)
11 Histogram
12 Exposure Compensation (EV value)
(Adjustable only in Mode)
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13 Focus Frame
14 Expo Metering
AiAE
Spot
Multi
15 AF Mode
Single-AF
Multi-AF
16 Self-Timer
2 sec
10 sec
Smile
17 Flash Mode
Force O
Flash Auto
Force Flash
Slow Sync.
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)
20
Video Shooting Mode Display
Mode :
2
00:56
-0.3
EV
1 3 4 5 6
8
7
9
10
11
12
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
Mode
:
6/45
9
3
4
5
2
10
11
1
6
8
7
15:37
3
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 Magnication Area
7 Image Zoom Ratios
8 Image Zone
9 Shooting Date
10 HDR
11 Red-Eye Reduction
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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.
Follow these steps:
1. Press
mode
button to select Auto Mode ( ).
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 Shutter button completely down to capture
the image.
Manual Mode
M
When selecting (Manual Exposure) Mode, you can set the
EV/ISO/shutter speed manually.
1. Press the
mode
button to select Manual Exposure
Mode , press
SET
to conrm.
2. Press the Up/Down button to select the parameter
adjustment.
3. Press the
SET
button to conrm the settings and enter the
shooting screen.
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This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by hand shake,
low light and slow shutter speed.
Use Image Stabilization Mode in darker environments
or when using a slower shutter speed.
Shooting in a windy or unstable environment (such as a
moving vehicle) may cause blurred images.
Image Stabilization Mode
In Portrait Mode, the camera is set to automatically adjust
exposure for the most realistic and natural skin tones.
Press the Mode button to select Portrait mode ( ).
Portrait Mode
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Panorama Mode
Panorama Mode allows you to create a panoramic picture. The
camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using
successive, individual shots that you take.
Follow these easy steps to create a panoramic picture:
1. Press
mode
button to select Panorama Mode ( ).
2. Use the Left/Right buttons to specify the direction of
picture taking, and then in 2 seconds the panoramic
sequence will commence automatically.
3. Compose the rst view of the panoramic picture on the LCD
screen and press the Shutter button to capture the image.
4. After the rst shot is taken, the semi-transparent image
of the rst shot will appear at the edge of the screen. You
can use this image to compose your next picture before
you press the Shutter button to capture and nish manual
stitching.
5. If continuous pictures are less than 4 shots, press
SET
button, the camera will stitch the pictures automatically.
Press playback button to enter playback mode to see the
eect.
6. If you take 4 pictures, the camera will stitch the pictures
automatically. Press playback button to enter playback
mode to see the eect.
After selecting Panorama Mode, Flash, Self-timer, Macro
Mode and Exposure Compensation cannot be adjusted.
Pictures cannot be deleted, nor the zoom adjusted until
the series is nalized.
In Panorama Mode, up to 4 photos can be captured
when the image size is set at 2MP.
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In Manual Scene Mode, you can select from a total of 21
scene types to match your needs. Select the desired scene for
the occasion and the camera will automatically adjust the
optimal settings for you and your subjects.
Press the
mode
button to enter Scene Mode. The LCD will
display a menu like the example below:
Manual Scene Mode (SCN)
Select a scene using the Up/Down/Left/Right button and press
the
SET
button.
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Mode name Description
Auto Scene
Identies the scene automatically; Person, Backlighting, Landscape, Macro, Night Scene, Night
Scene with subject, Auto.
Landscape
For landscapes. Vivid reproduction of greens and blues.
Sport
For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp action shots with minimal blur. This mode is not
recommended for shooting indoors.
Beach
For taking pictures in areas with strong sunlight.
Sunset
For sunsets. Capture subjects in strong sunlighter, outdoor sunset and dusk shots.
Fireworks
For reworks at night. Slower shutter speed adjusted for brilliant images. The use of a tripod is
recommended.
Night Landscape
For night scenes. The use of tripod is recommended.
Snow
For snow scenes. Reproduce natural and clear white scenes.
Children
Turns o ash automatically. Avoids disturbing subject, suitable for taking photos of children.
ID
For shooting ID size photos. (It is recommended to print using 6-inch 4R (6X4) photographic paper).
Glass
For objects behind transparent glass.
Photo Frame
For adding interesting frame eects to the photo.
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Mode name Description
Panning Shot
Produces background image blur that emphasizes the motion of the main subject.
Text
For taking pictures of text, documents or white boards.
Fish Eye
For an interesting sh eye eect.
Party
For taking pictures of large groups or in areas with uneven lighting.
Indoor
For indoor use. Reduces blur and improves color accuracy.
Leaf
For plants, capturing brilliant shots of greenery and blossoms.
Museum
For museum or ash-free areas. Retains color and reduces blur.
Night Portrait
For portraits against night scenery.
Sketch
For taking photos with pencil sketch eect.
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In the "ASCN" mode, dierent recording conditions are
detected automatically and the most suitable settings will be
selected.
Icon Mode name Icon Mode name
Landscape Mode Night Landscape Mode
Portrait Mode Macro Mode
Night Portrait Auto Mode
Backlit Portrait
To use "ASCN":
1.
Press
mode
button to select “SCN” mode, then select
“ASCN” function. LCD screen will be shown as follows:
2. Hold the camera steadily and aim at the subject. The
optimum scene mode will be selected automatically.
3. Press the Shutter button halfway down to focus.
4. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the
picture.
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN)
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Mode name Description
Landscape Mode
For landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure and reproduce vivid green and
blue colors.
Portrait Mode
The best mode for shooting portraits at night and enables AE/AF for faces.
Night Portrait
When you take 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 the best pictures possible.
Night Landscape Mode
For night scenes, ASCN will automatically increase the ISO value to compensate for low light.
Macro Mode
To produce more detailed close-ups, ASCN will automatically engage the camera's Macro mode
and automatically focus the lens.
Auto Mode
The camera will automatically adjusts the exposure and focus to ensure the best possible
pictures.
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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 on the subject while taking pictures.
Zoom indicator
(See “Digital Zoom
“ on page 47)
When you reach the maximum point for optical zoom, the
camera will temporarily stop zooming. If you release and
press the zoom button again, it will automatically begin digital
zoom if it is turned on.
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
the Power button to turn the camera on.
2. Press
mode
button to select Auto Mode ( ).
3. Compose your picture in the LCD screen and press the
Shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject.
4. The focus frame in the middle of the LCD will turn to green
when the subject is properly in focus.
5. Press
the Shutter button down all the way to capture
the image.
Using the Zoom Function
BASIC OPERATION
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Basic Function Menu
The Basic Function menu includes ash, self-timer, macro, and
continuous capture.
Set the basic functions in the following steps:
Flash
1. Press Right / Flash button to enter function menus.
Force O
Flash is turned o.
Flash Auto
Camera ash turns o automatically based on
existing light conditions.
Force Flash
The ash will re with each shot even if there is enough
available light to take the photo without ash.
Slow Sync.
This allows for night scenery photos that include
people in the foreground. The use of a tripod is
recommended when shooting with this setting.
Slow Sync. + Red-Eye
Using this mode for slow synchro shots with red-eye
reduction.
Red-Eye Reduction
The camera emits a brief ash before the picture is
taken to reduce red-eye eects.
2. Press Left/Right button to select the option setting, press
SET
button to conrm the setting and exit the interface.
When appears, it represents the ash is charging.
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Self-Timer Setting
Use this function to take pictures at pre-set intervals. The
camera shutter speed can be set for 2 seconds, 10 seconds or
by smile detection.
1. Press
button to enter function menu.
2. Press Up / Down button to enter self-timer function menu.
3. Press Left / Right button to select self-timer function
menu.
Self-Timer O
Disables the self-timer.
Self-Timer - 2 sec
A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the Shutter
button is pressed.
Self-Timer - 10 sec
A single picture is shot 10 seconds after the Shutter
button is pressed.
Self-Timer Smile
Once the Shutter button is pressed a photo is taken
as soon as a smile is detected on the LCD screen.
4. Press the
SET
button to conrm the settings and exit the
menu.
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Macro Mode
The Macro setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close-
up photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects very
close to the camera.
1. Press
button to enter macro function menu.
2. Press the Left/Right button to select the following two
modes:
Macro O
Select this option to disable Macro.
Macro On
Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the lens.
3. Press the
SET
button to conrm the settings and exit the
menu.
SET Function Menu
The SET function menu of the camera includes EV, ISO, B
shutter functions. The appropriate function setting can give
you better photographs and videos.
Exposure Compensation
The exposure compensation feature allows you to adjust the
light exposure value to control the brightness of the image.
1. Press
SET
button to enter SET function menu.
2. Press Left/Right to select the required function menu,
press
SET
button to conrm the setting and exit the menu.
3. The adjustable range of exposure value is from EV -2.0 to
EV+2.0.
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Slow Shutter
In shutter B mode, you can control the exposure time. (The
slow shutter mode is available only in
M
manual mode).
Manual : To set a long exposure time between 2-30
sec.
The use of tripod is recommended for prolonged
exposure times.
ISO
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
M
Manual mode).
Pictures taken with higher ISO will generally have more noise
than those taken with lower ISO.
The options of ISO include automati, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, and
1600.
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Viewing Photos and Videos
PLAYBACK
To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD
screen:
1. Press the
button to enter the Playback mode. The
last 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
SET
button to enter
the movie playback mode.
During video playback, the operating instructions will appear
on the screen. Press the Left/Right button, and press the
SET
button for conrmation.
00:00:47 00:01:23
1
2
3
4
5
The operating instruction icons are as follows.
1 Increase Volume 4 Decrease Volume
2 Pause 5 Rewind
3 Fast Forward
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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 the appears.
00:00:47 00:01:23
Thumbnail View
When in playback mode, press on the zoom button to
display thumbnail images of photos and videos on the screen.
W
Zoom out
T
Zoom in
1. Slide the zoom lever to switch between 3x3 and 4x4
thumbnails.
2. When displaying 3x3 and 4x4, use Up/Down/Left/Right
button to select a picture or video clip for viewing; when
displaying the Date Folder, use Up/Down button to select
the Date Folder.
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3. Use Up/Down/Left/Right button to select a picture or video
clip, press the
SET
button to return to the original size.
If the indicator appears on the LCD, then a movie
le is currently being displayed.
Press the
SET
button to restore a preview icon to its
original image size.
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)
The zoom buttons can also be used during playback. This
allows you to magnify photos up to 2x to 8x.
1. Press the
button to switch to playback mode.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a photo to
magnify.
3. Press the (
) on the zoom button to zoom in.
4. Use the Zoom button to zoom in and out on the image. The
magnication area will show in the box in the lower right
corner of the screen.
5. Use the navigation buttons to pan across the image.
6. Press the
SET
button to return the image to its original
scale.
Movie images cannot be magnied.
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Using the Delete Button
In Playback Mode, you can press the Down/Delete button to
delete pictures or videos.
To delete pictures or videos:
1. Press the
button to enter the Playback Mode.
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.
4. Select Delete One or Exit with the Up/Down button and
press the
SET
button for conrmation.
Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered.
Please refer to page 53 for instructions on the Delete
Menu options.
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Still Menu
USING THE MENUS
Mode :
In any of the above Photo Modes, press the
func
menu
button to go
to the Photo Setup Menu.
To adjust each setting:
In the shooting menu, press Up/Down button to switch
between shooting menu and camera setting menu. Select
the screen which has function options and press Left/Right
button to select function.
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.
Refer to the following pages for more details about
each setting.
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)
Use this setting to select the "target" size of the camera's eld
of view to be metered.
Three metering "target" sizes are available to choose from:
AiAE (Articial Intelligence AE) targets the camera's
entire eld of view.
Spot metering targets a small area in the center of the
camera's eld of view.
Multi metering targets a slightly larger area in the
center of the cameras eld of view.
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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.
The bigger the number of recorded pixels is, the better
the image quality becomes. As the number of recorded
pixels becomes smaller, you will be able to record more
images on a memory card.
AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode)
Use this setting to control the auto-focus mechanism while
taking pictures.
There are two options:
O
On
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Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. After entering
this mode, you can shoot multiple images by continuously
holding the shutter button down.
1. Continuous shooting has seven options:
Cont.Shot: O
Capture a single shot only.
Cont.Shot: On
Photos will be taken for as long as you press
the shutter button.
Cont.Shot: 3 Shots
Time-Lapse 30sec
Time-Lapse 1min
Time-Lapse 5min
Time-Lapse 10min
2. Press the
SET
button to conrm the settings and exit the
menu.
The ash is disabled in this mode in order to enable
quick succession of shots.
Continuous Capture Setting
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Focus Setting
This setting allows you to select dierent modes for optimum
focus.
There are two options:
Single-AF
Multi-AF
White Balance Setting
The White Balance Setting allows you to adjust the color
temperature for dierent lighting sources to ensure accurate
color reproduction.
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1. Press Left/Right button to select the following 7 modes:
AWB
Daylight
Cloudy
Fluorescent
Fluorescent CWF
Incandescent
Manual WB (Press the Shutter button to detect
WB)
2. Press the
SET
button to conrm the settings and exit the
menu.
Adjustable only in Manual Mode.
Image Color Setting
Image color setting allows you to select dierent color eects.
1. Press
SET
button to enter function menu.
2. Press Left/Right button to select image color setting.
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Image color setting eect has the following 4 options:
Normal
Vivid
Retro
Black and White
Adjustable only in Manual Mode.
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Mode :
Press
func
menu
button to enter shooting menu.
1. Press Up / Down button to switch among shooting menus
and select setting menu.
2. Press
SET
or Right button to set menu.
Setting Menu
Quality
The camera's quality setting adjusts the compression ratio
of the images. Higher quality settings produce better quality
photos, but will take up more memory space.
There are three options for picture quality:
Best
Fine
Normal
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Digital Zoom
Use this setting to enable or disable the Digital Zoom function.
When Digital Zoom is turned o, only the optical zoom is
functional.
AF-Assist Beam
This option can turn on or turn o the AF assist lamp. The AF
assist beam is useful for focusing in the dark or in low lighting
conditions.
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Date Imprint
Include a Date/Time stamp in the photo image.
• O
Date
• Date / Time
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
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Movie Mode Menu
Mode :
Press
mode
dial to select mode.
1. Press
func
menu
button to enter menu.
2. Press Up / Down button to select the menu options to
be set.
3. Press Left / Right button to select functions.
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)
Use this setting to select the "target" size of the camera's eld
of view to be metered.
Three metering "target" sizes are available to choose from:
AiAE (Articial Intelligence AE) targets the camera's
entire eld of view.
Spot metering targets a small area in the center of the
camera's eld of view.
Multi metering targets a slightly larger area in the
center of the cameras eld of view.
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Image Pixel
The quality of photos can be changed by selecting image
resolution ratio.
The speed requirements for reading and writing high
resolution pixel images to a SD card are as follows:
No.
Image
Pixel
Frame Requirement Recommendation
1 1280x720 30 Class 2 Class 4
Recording time limit above 1280x720 29 fps format is
under 29 minutes.
Image Color Setting
Image color setting allows you to select dierent color eects.
1. Press
SET
button to enter function menu.
2. Press Left/Right button to select image color setting.
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Image color setting eect has the following 4 options:
Normal
Vivid
Retro
Black and White
Blink Detection
Blink Detection is enabled by default unless disabled by the
user. When shooting, if a subject is detected with closed eyes,
the Blink Detection icon will appear on the screen to
indicate possible blinking.
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Playback Menu
Mode :
In Playback mode, press the
func
menu
button to enter the
Playback menu.
1. Press Up/Down button to switch between playback menus.
2. Press
SET
or Right button to playback setting menu.
Please refer to the following sections for detailed instructions
on the various menu options.
Protect
To prevent any 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 Up / Down arrow button to select Protection, press
the
SET
or Right button to enter the submenu.
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2. Press Up/Down button to select between protection
options:
Single, to protect a single selected photo or video
All, to protect all photos and videos stored in built-in
memory and/or SD card
Press
SET
button to conrm and enter photo/video
protection interface.
3. Select Protect to lock displayed photos or videos, or select
Unprotect to unlock, then press
SET
and select "Back" to
return to the playback menu.
Delete
There are two ways to delete les.
• Delete One:
1. In the Delete setting, select
Delete One and then press
the
SET
or Right button.
2. Press the Left / Right button to locate the photo or video to
be deleted. Press the Up/Down button to select item (Delete
One: to delete the le or, Back: to return to previous menu)
and then press
SET
to conrm.
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Delete All:
1. In the Delete option, select All and then press the
SET
button.
2. Use Up/Down button and select Delete All to delete all
les, or select Exit to return to the menu.
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.
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 use your memory card at a photo
kiosk or in-store without having to review and select photos
you would like to print.
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Trim
The Trim setting allows you to crop an area of a selected photo
and save it as a new photo.
To crop a picture:
1. Select cutting function.
2. Select "Yes" to conrm cutting. Use the zoom lever and
direction buttons to select the portion of the image to be
cut and saved.
3. Press
SET
button and ‘Save Change?’ will appear. Select
” to conrm changes and save it as a new image, or
select “ ” to cancel changes and return to the previous
menu.
The image cannot be cropped again when it is cropped
to 640 x 480.
High Dynamic Range-HDR
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. In the playback mode, press
to set, press
SET
to enter
setting screen.
2. Press the Left and Right button to nd pictures you want
to optimize and then select Conrm to perform HDR
optimization or select Cancel to go back to Playback menu.
HDR
Cancel
3. After using the HDR function, the image will be saved as a
new le, and the original le is still stored in the memory.
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Red-Eye Reduction
Use this setting to remove red-eye in your photos.
1. In the playback mode, press Left/Right button to select the
photo which needs red-eye reduction.
2.
In the
func
menu
menu, select to set, press
SET
to enter
setting screen.
3. Press Left/Right button to select corresponding menu, or
cancel and return playback menu.
Red-Eye Reduction
Cancel
4. Press the
SET
button to conrm 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, and the eyes should be as large as
possible.
Rotate
You can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture.
1. In the playback mode, press Left/Right button to select the
photo which needs rotation.
2. In the
func
menu
menu, select to set, press
SET
to enter
setting screen.
3. Press Left/Right button to select rotation direction, or
cancel and return play menu.
Turn Right
Turn Left
Cancel
4. Press the
SET
button to conrm the setting.
Videos and panoramic pictures cannot be rotated.
The rotated picture le will replace the original one.
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Resize
This setting allows you to resize a picture to a specied
resolution, and saves it as a new picture.
1. In the playback mode, press Left/Right button to select the
photo which you would like to resize.
2. In the
func
menu
menu, select to set, press
SET
to enter
setting screen.
3. Press Left/Right button to select a resolution (1024X768 or
640X480), or cancel and return to the play menu.
4. Press the
SET
button to conrm the setting.
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.
Color Eect
This setting allows you to change the picture color eect. The
le is saved as a new photo and stored in memory together
with the original photo.
1. In the playback mode, press Left/Right button to select the
photo which needs color eect process.
2. In the
func
menu
menu, select to set, press
SET
to enter
setting screen.
3. Press Left/Right button to select corresponding menu, or
cancel and return playback menu.
4. Press the
SET
button to conrm the setting.
Cancel
Vivid
Retro
Black and White
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Slideshow
This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a
slideshow.
1. Press
button to enter playback screen.
2. Press
SET
button to enter slide option.
3. Press Left/Right button to select slide playing, or cancel
and return to play menu.
•Eect 1: interval 1 sec, Melodious music
•Eect 2: interval 1 sec, Enthusiastic music
•Eect 3: interval 1 sec, Peaceful music
4. Press the
SET
button to conrm the setting.
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2. Switch between dierent functions with the Up/Down
button.
3. Press the
SET
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
You can change the tones used for button presses, time lapse
and sound eects during power on/o.
To change these settings:
1. Select the
Beep setting from the Setup menu as described
previously.
Setup Menu
Mode :
You can enter the Setup menu from any mode, just press
func
menu
button, press Up/Down button to switch, select setting
menu, press
SET
button to enter, then press Up/Down button
to select basic setting menu.
To adjust the settings:
1. Select the setting menu for the options you want to
choose, and press
SET
or Right button to enter the
appropriate menu.
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2. Press Up / Down button to select volume control:
Tone 1: Low
Tone 2: Medium
Tone 3: High
3. Press Right button to enter, and press Up / Down button
to select sound type, then press
SET
button to conrm
setting.
After selecting a sound type, the following functions
can be adjusted together: alarm setting, shutter, button
tone, and time lapse.
Power Saver
This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum
possible running time for your batteries. 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 the power items for
the screen and camera and press the Right button.
3. Press the Up/Down button to adjust the selected item.
4. Press the
SET
button to conrm.
Language
See “Setting the Language“ section on page 14.
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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 ( ) and travel destination ( ) elds.
3. Use the
Left/Right navigation buttons to select a city
close to the desired time zone. Then press the
SET
button
to conrm.
Date/Time
See “Setting the Date and Time“ section on page 15.
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 button to select Yes or No.
Then press the
SET
button to conrm the setting.
3. Select Yes, the camera will format the selected media.
Note that when you perform the Format Memory
function, it only formats the active memory. If an SD
memory card is inserted, the SD memory card is active
and will be formatted. If there is no SD memory card,
the internal memory is active and the internal memory
will be formatted. Formatting the SD memory card
will not automatically format the internal memory.
File / Software
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Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to SD
memory card)
Use this setting to copy the les stored in the camera's
internal memory to an SD memory card.
1. Select Copy to Card in the File/Software menu, then press
Right.
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No.
Then press the
SET
button to conrm the setting.
If there is no card available in the camera, this function
will not be displayed.
File Numbering
After you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it in
sequential order. You can use this to reset the le numbering
to 1. (When the les in the memory card exceed 9999, and the
photos in the last le exceed 999, a warning will indicate that
the memory card is full).
1. Select File Numbering in the File / Software menu, then
press Right.
2. Select the option with the Up / Down button and press the
SET
button for conrmation.
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FW Version (Firmware Version)
Use this setting to view the current camera rmware version.
Select FW Version in the File/Software menu, then press
Right.
To update to the latest rmware version, you can go to
the following website:
www.ge.com/digitalcameras and look under Support.
Reset Settings
Use this setting to restore the camera to its original factory
default settings.
1. Select Reset Settings in the File / Software menu, then
press Right.
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No.
Then press the
SET
button to conrm the setting.
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Transferring les to your PC
Your 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 folders and
les in the drive to a directory on your PC as you would copy
any typical folder or le.
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.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to an available USB
port on your PC.
Connecting to a PC
You can use a USB cable to connect the camera and copy
(transmit) photos to a computer, printer or other device.
Setting the USB mode
The camera’s USB port can be set to connect with either a PC
or a Printer, the following steps will allow you to ensure that
the camera is correctly congured to connect with a PC.
1. Go to the Transmission menu, then select USB connection
with the Up/Down button, and press the Right button.
2. Use the
Up/Down navigation buttons to select PC.
3. Press the
SET
button to conrm the setting.
Transmission
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4. Disconnect the camera once transfer is completed.
If the USB option is set to [PC] :
Turn the camera o and disconnect 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 appeared menu.
Macintosh
Drag the untitled icon to the Trash. ("Untitled")
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Video System
Use this feature to switch the video system from either NTSC
or PAL.
1. Select Video System in the Transmission menu, then
press Right.
2. Use the
Up/Down navigation buttons to select NTSC or
PAL. Then press the
SET
button to conrm.
The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL
to accommodate dierent regional TV standards. The
appropriate setting will vary between regions.
NTSC:
USA, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc.
PAL:
Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc.
Note:
The TV output will not display properly if an
incorrect video system is selected.
This camera supports wireless connection of an Eye-Fi SD
card. To upload the photos in the camera to Internet using the
following steps.
1. Press
func
menu
button to select set menu, then enter
connection menu to select Eye-Fi, set it to ON.
2. Photos taken after this setting is enabled will be
automatically uploaded to the internet. Please refer to the
Eye-Fi manufacturer's SD card instructions and setting for
further details.
Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode
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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.
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 allow you to ensure
that the camera is correctly congured to connect with a
Printer.
1. Enter the camera setup menu to select USB Mode with
Up/Down, then press the
SET
or Right button to enter.
2. Use the
Up/Down button to select Printer.
3. Press the
SET
button to conrm the setting.
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 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 will also appear if the USB
mode is 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.
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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
SET
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 current displayed photo.
4. Press the
SET
button and the following screen will appear:
5. Select “Yes”, then press
SET
button: conrm print.
Select “Cancel”, then press
SET
button: cancel print.
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 current displayed image.
4. Press the
SET
button and the following screen will appear:
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5. Select “Yes”, then press
SET
button: conrm print.
Select “Cancel”, then press
SET
button: cancel print.
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:
2. Select “Yes”, then press
SET
button: conrm print.
Select “Cancel”, then press
SET
button: cancel print.
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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 54.
1. Select
Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu. The
following screen will appear:
2. Select “Yes”, then press
SET
button: conrm print.
Select “Cancel”, then press
SET
button: cancel print.
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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Specications
Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
APPENDICES
Active Image Sensor Pixels 16.15 Megapixels
Total Image Sensor Pixels 16.44 Megapixels [1/2.3"CCD]
Lens
Focal Length 5.1mm (Wide) — 25.5mm (Tele)
[35mm lm equivalent] [28mm (Wide) — 140mm (Tele)]
F number F3.9 (Wide) — F6.3 (Tele)
Lens Construction 8 groups 8 elements
Optical Zoom 5x
Focusing Range
Normal: (Wide) 23.6in. ~ ∞ / 60cm ~ ∞
(Tele) 39.4in. ~ ∞ / 100cm ~ ∞
Macro: 2.0in. ~ ∞ / 5cm ~ ∞ (Wide Only)
Anti-Handshake Digital image stabilization
Digital Zoom 6x Digital Zoom (Combined Zoom: 30x)
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Number of
Recording
Pixels
Still Image
(4:3)
16MP: 4608×3456,
10MP: 3648×2736,
5MP: 2592×1944,
3MP: 2048×1536,
0.3MP: 640×480
(3:2)
12MP: 4608×3072,
(16:9)
10MP:4608×2592
2MP: 1920×1080
Movie 720p30, 720p15, VGA, QVGA
Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal
DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes
File Format
Still Image Exif 2.3 (JPEG)
Movie Movie Format: MOV (Motion JPEG), Audio: G.711 [Monaural]
Shooting Modes
Manual Mode, Auto Mode, Image Stabilization Mode, Portrait, Movie Mode,
Panorama Mode, Scene Mode [Auto Scene, Landscape, Sport, Beach, Sunset,
Fireworks, Night Landscape, Snow, Children, ID, Glass, Photo Frame, Panning
Shot, Text, Fish eye, Party, Indoor, Leaf, Museum, Night Portrait, Sketch]
Detection Features Face, Smile, Blink
Red-Eye Reduction Yes
HDR Yes (Horizontal)
Panorama Capture 0°~ 180° (Horizontal)
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LCD Display 2.7inch (230k Pixels)
ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600
AF Method Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection
Exposure Metering Method
Articial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Center-Weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to Center
of Frame), Face AE
Exposure Control Method Program AE (AE-Lock Available)
Exposure Compensation ±2EV in 1/3 Step Increments
Shutter Speed 1/2000 ~ 4 Seconds (Manual: 30 Seconds)
Continuous Shooting Yes
Playback Modes
Single Photo, Index (9/16 Thumbnails), Slide Show
Zoom (Approx. x2 ~ x8)
White Balance Control AWB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual WB
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Flash
Flash Method Internal
Flash Modes
Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, No Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye
Reduction + Slow Synchro
Shooting Range
(Wide) Approx. 11.8in. ~ 153.5in. / 0.3m ~ 3.9m (ISO800)
(Tele) Approx. 47.2in. ~ 94.5in. / 1.2m ~ 2.4m (ISO800)
Recording Media
Internal Memory: Approx. 8MB
SD/SDHC Card (Up to 32GB Support) [Nonsupport MMC Card]
Other Features PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-Language Support (25 Languages)
Jacks AV-OUT/USB 2.0 (Micro 5 pin USB)
Power Rechargeable Li-ion Battery GB-12, 3.7V 700mAh, In-Camera Charging
Shooting Capability (Battery Performance) Approx. 200 Shots (Based on CIPA Standards)
Operation Environment Temperature: 32 ~ 104
o
F / 0 ~ 40
o
C, Humidity: 0 ~ 90%
Dimensions (W×H×D) Approx. 3.6×2.3×0.9in. / 91.5×56.5×22.6mm (Based on CIPA Standards)
Weight Approx. 3.7oz. / 106g (Body Only)
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Error Messages
Messages Explanation
Card error • The memory card is not formatted.
Card full • The memory card is full and cannot store any new images.
Exceeded maximum folder number
• This indicates that the SD card exceeded the maximum number of folders (999).
This could cause a long read time during the camera's power on cycle. Copy the
data to
your PC, format the memory card using the camera.
Picture error
• The picture was not captured correctly.
• The picture is corrupted.
No picture • There are no images in the memory card or in the internal memory.
Lens error The lens is probably stuck and the camera will power o automatically.
System error • Unexpected error encountered.
Write protect The write protection switch in the memory card is set to the “LOCK” position.
Scope detection error
• When pictures were taken in Panorama mode, the direction of movement was
incorrect.
While shooting in panorama mode, the movement is too slow and the shooting is
not nished in 30s.
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Messages Explanation
Card is not formatted, format? Conrm whether the memory card should be formatted.
This image cannot be deleted • The picture or video you are trying to delete is protected.
Warning!! Camera recording, please wait. No other actions allowed to perform during video/audio recording.
Warning!! Battery exhausted. • The battery is out of charge.
This le cannot be played back The picture format is not be recognized by the camera.
No connection • The camera is not connected to the printer or pc correctly.
Print error There is a problem with camera or printer.
Cannot print • Check that the printer is out of paper or out of ink.
• Check if the printer has a paper jam.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible causes Solution
Camera does not turn on. • The battery has run out.
• The battery is not inserted correctly.
• Replace with a fully charged battery.
Camera turns o suddenly during
operation.
• The battery has run out. • Replace with a fully charged battery.
The picture is blurred. • The lens is dirty.
appears when taking pictures.
• Use a soft cloth to clean the lens on your
camera.
• Use the Image Stabilization mode.
Images and video les cannot be
saved.
• The memory card is full. • Replace the memory card with a new one.
• Delete unwanted images.
• Unlock the memory card.
No picture is taken when pressing
the Shutter button.
• The memory card is full.
No available space to store the les.
• The mode dial is in Playback mode.
• Replace the memory card with a new one or
format the current memory card.
• Delete unwanted images.
• The memory card is locked.
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Problem Possible causes Solution
Images do not print from the
connected printer.
• 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.
• Check the connection between the camera and
printer.
• Use a PictBridge compatible printer.
• Load paper in the printer.
• Replace the ink cartridge in the printer.
• Remove the jammed paper.
Writing to memory card is slow • A Class 4 memory card or below may
inhibit recording or slow the process
down.
• Please select HCSD or shoot after formatting
this card.
Cannot write to the memory card Memory card is in write-protection
state.
• When shooting or recording,
write-protection interruption
in the memory card (like slower
writing times) may not allow you to
continue to shoot or record.
• Please replace a memory card.
• Please shoot again.
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