GE General Electric Camcorder E148OW User Manual

User Manual  
imagination at work  
Getting Started  
Basic operation  
GE Digital Camera  
E Series : E1480W  
Camera function controls  
Playback  
Using the Menus  
Camera connectivity  
Appendix  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
Do not expose the batteries to water, and take particular  
care to keep the terminals dry.  
Camera notes:  
Do not store or use the camera in the following environments:  
Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire.  
In the rain, and in humid or dusty environments.  
Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the  
batteries.  
In a place where the camera can be exposed directly to the  
sunlight or subject to high temperature, e.g. Inside a closed  
car in summer.  
Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children.  
In a place where the camera is subject to a high magnetic  
field, e.g. near motors, transformers or magnets.  
In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates and  
battery life is significantly shortened.  
Do not place the camera on a wet surface or places where  
dripping water or sand may come in contact with the camera.  
Memory card notes:  
If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, remove  
the battery and the memory card from the camera and store  
them in dry environment.  
When using a new memory card, be sure to format the card  
with your digital camera before using it.  
Do not change or delete the folder names or file names in the  
memory card from your PC, the camera will not be able to  
display those edited files on the its LCD screen. To edit image  
data, copy the image data to the PC’s hard disk first.  
If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold location to a  
warm place, moisture may condense inside the camera. It  
is suggested that you wait for a while before turning on the  
camera.  
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.  
The warranty does not cover any type of data loss or corrup-  
tion.  
Battery notes:  
Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to leak, become  
hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the following precautions.  
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BEFORE YOU START  
Preface  
Safety Information  
Thank you for purchasing this GE digital camera. Please read  
this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future  
reference.  
Please read the following important information carefully  
before using the product.  
Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera your-  
self.  
Copyright  
Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper handling may  
damage the product.  
© Copyright 2010 General Imaging Company All rights  
reserved.  
Turn off the camera before inserting or removing the bat-  
tery and memory card.  
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 Imag-  
ing Company.  
Use only the type of battery that comes with the camera.  
Using other types of batteries may damage the camera  
and void the warranty.  
Do not touch the camera lens.  
Trademarks  
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.  
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identi-  
fication purposes only and are properties of their respective  
owners.  
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.  
About This Manual  
Download all pictures and remove the batteries from  
the camera if you are going to store the camera for long  
periods of time.  
This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your  
GE digital camera. Every effort 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.  
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.  
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  
Turning On and O................................................................. 13  
Using the Mode Button ......................................................... 14  
Setting Date/Time and Language ....................................... 15  
Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 15  
Setting the Language .................................................... 16  
About the LCD Screen ............................................................ 17  
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  
BASIC OPERATION .................................................... 18  
Shooting in Auto Mode .......................................................... 18  
Using the Zoom Function ...................................................... 18  
Basic Functions Menu ............................................................ 19  
Flash .................................................................................. 19  
Self-timer/Continuous Capture .................................. 20  
Macro Mode ..................................................................... 20  
Exposure Compensation ............................................... 20  
Advanced Functions Menu.................................................... 21  
WB (White Balance) ....................................................... 22  
ISO ..................................................................................... 22  
CONTENTS .................................................................... 3  
GETTING READY .......................................................... 7  
Unpacking ...................................................................................7  
Camera Views .............................................................................8  
Charging the Battery.............................................................. 10  
Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC  
Card (Not included) ................................................................ 11  
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Quality .............................................................................. 23  
Size .................................................................................... 23  
Color .................................................................................. 24  
Manual Scene Mode (SCN) .................................................... 32  
Sport ................................................................................. 32  
Indoor ............................................................................... 32  
Snow ................................................................................. 33  
Fireworks ......................................................................... 33  
Museum ............................................................................ 33  
Night Landscape ............................................................ 33  
Children ............................................................................ 33  
Leaf ................................................................................... 33  
Sunset ............................................................................... 33  
Glass ................................................................................. 33  
Landscape ....................................................................... 33  
Night Portrait .................................................................. 33  
Face Detection ........................................................................ 35  
Smile Detection ....................................................................... 36  
Blink Detection ........................................................................ 37  
USING THE MODES ................................................... 25  
LCD Screen Display ................................................................ 25  
Still Picture Mode Display ............................................ 25  
Video Shooting Mode Display ...................................... 27  
Playback Mode Display ................................................. 28  
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) ....................................................... 29  
Landscape ....................................................................... 29  
Portrait ............................................................................. 29  
Night Portrait .................................................................. 30  
Backlit Portrait ............................................................... 30  
Night Landscape ............................................................ 30  
Macro ................................................................................ 30  
Auto ................................................................................... 30  
Panorama ................................................................................. 30  
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OIS Stabilization.............................................................. 48  
Movie Menu .............................................................................. 49  
Continuous AF ................................................................. 50  
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ........................... 50  
Playback Menu ........................................................................ 51  
Protect .............................................................................. 51  
Delete ............................................................................... 52  
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) .............................. 53  
Trim ................................................................................... 54  
HDR-High Dynamic Range............................................ 54  
Resize ................................................................................ 55  
Rotate ............................................................................... 55  
Red-eye Reduction ......................................................... 56  
Display Setup ........................................................................... 56  
Slideshow ......................................................................... 57  
Wallpaper Settings ........................................................ 57  
Menu Wallpaper.............................................................. 58  
Startup Screen................................................................. 58  
PLAYBACK ................................................................... 38  
Viewing Photos and Videos .................................................. 38  
Thumbnail View ...................................................................... 39  
Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) .............. 40  
Using the Delete Button ........................................................ 41  
USING THE MENUS ................................................... 42  
Still Menu .................................................................................. 42  
AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) ........................................ 43  
AF-assist Beam ............................................................... 43  
Continuous AF ................................................................. 44  
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ........................... 44  
Continuous Shot ............................................................. 45  
Date Imprint .................................................................... 46  
Quick Review ................................................................... 46  
Digital Zoom .................................................................... 47  
Slow Shutter .................................................................... 47  
Blink Detection ............................................................... 48  
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Back To Default ............................................................... 59  
Setup Menu .............................................................................. 60  
Beep .................................................................................. 61  
LCD Brightness ............................................................... 61  
Power Saver .................................................................... 62  
Zone .................................................................................. 62  
Date/Time ........................................................................ 63  
Language ......................................................................... 63  
File and Software .................................................................... 63  
Format Memory............................................................... 63  
File Numbering ............................................................... 64  
Connecting to a PC ................................................................. 68  
Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 68  
Transferring Files to your PC ....................................... 68  
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer .............. 70  
Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 70  
Connecting the Camera and Printer .......................... 71  
Using the PictBridge Menu ................................................... 72  
Print with Date ............................................................... 72  
Print without Date ......................................................... 73  
Print Index ....................................................................... 74  
Print DPOF ....................................................................... 75  
Exit ..................................................................................... 75  
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to  
memory card) .................................................................. 64  
Reset Settings ................................................................. 65  
FW Version (Firmware version) ................................... 65  
APPENDICES .............................................................. 76  
Specifications : E1480W ........................................................ 76  
Error Messages ....................................................................... 80  
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 82  
Transmission.............................................................. 66  
Video System ........................................................................... 66  
Connecting Your Camera to a HDMI TV to View Videos.. 67  
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GETTING READY  
Unpacking  
Your package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or appears to  
be damaged, please contact General Imaging.  
Warranty Card  
CD-ROM  
Wrist Strap  
USB Cable  
Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery  
Battery charger  
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Camera Views  
Front View  
Back View  
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GE  
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Right View  
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Top View  
Bottom View  
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Flash  
13 HDMI Port  
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Lens  
14 USB/AV Port  
Mic  
15 Wrist Strap Mount  
16 Power Button  
17 Power Indicator  
18 Playback Button  
19 Shutter Button  
20 Zoom Wheel  
21 Tripod Mount Point  
22 Speaker  
Left View  
AF assist beam/Timer indicator  
LCD Screen  
Mode Selection Button  
Menu Button  
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14  
Disp/Up Button  
Flash Mode/Right Button  
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10 Delete Button/Down Button  
11 Face Detection/Left button  
12 Function/OK Button  
23 Memory Card/Battery Compartment  
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Charging the Battery  
1. Place the battery into the charger as shown.  
Leave the battery to charge until the charger light turns  
green. (To maximize battery life, the first charge should  
be at least 4 hours)  
2. Plug the one end of the connecting cable (plug adapter)  
into the charger base.  
3. Plug the other end of the connecting cable into a wall  
outlet.  
The charger is for indoor use only.  
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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included)  
1. Open the battery compartment.  
2. Insert the battery 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.  
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3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory  
card slot as shown.  
4. Close the battery compartment.  
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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  
is recommended for reliable data storage.  
Turning On and Off  
Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn off the  
camera, press the Power button again.  
To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery  
compartment and gently push the card to release it.  
Pull the card out carefully.  
Power Button  
When the camera is turned on, it will be at the same shooting  
mode based on the last use. You can use the Mode button on  
the back to change modes. When using the camera for the  
first-time, the language setup page will appear. Please see  
page 15 or the Quick Start Guide in the package for details.  
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Using the Mode Button  
The GE camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to switch between different modes easily. After pressing the  
mode button to enter mode selection menu, press Left/Right button to choose the mode, press  
to select. All the available modes  
are listed as follows:  
Mode Name  
Icon  
Description  
The camera sets all the settings automatically.  
Auto mode  
Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be configured.  
(Recommended for advanced users only)  
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Manual mode  
Panorama mode  
Scene mode  
Movie mode  
ASCN mod  
Switch to capture three shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo.  
Switch to take still pictures in 12 different scene types by your choice.  
Switch to record videos.  
Switch to have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures.  
Switch to take portrait pictures.  
Portrait  
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Setting Date/Time and Language  
Setting the Date and Time  
1. Press the menu button. Scroll over to the General Setup  
menu indicated by a wrench icon. Use the Up/Down  
button to select Date/Time. Then press the Right button  
to enter the setting.  
2. Press the Left/Right to highlight each field and use the  
Up/Down to adjust the value.  
3. Press the  
button to confirm the setting.  
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Setting the Language  
The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically  
appear when the camera is turned on the first time.  
1. Press the menu button. Scroll over to the General Setup  
menu indicated by a wrench icon. Use the Up/Down  
button to go to the Language. Then press the Right  
button to enter the setting.  
2. Use the Left/Right buttons to select the desired language.  
3. Press the  
button to confirm the setting.  
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About the LCD Screen  
When you turn the camera on, various icons are shown on the  
LCD screen to indicate the current camera settings and status.  
To learn more about the displayed icons, see “LCD Screen  
display” on page 25.  
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:  
LCD Screen notes:  
If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, wipe the  
area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and  
running water.  
Extremely high-precision technology has been used to  
manufacture the LCD screen so that most of the pixels are  
operational for use. However, there may be some minute  
points (black, white, red, blue or green) that constantly  
appear on the LCD screen. These points are normal in the  
manufacturing process and the recording is not affected in  
any way.  
If liquid crystal gets into your eye, flush the affected eye  
with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek  
medical assistance.  
If liquid crystal is swallowed, flush your mouth thoroughly  
with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce  
vomiting. Then seek medical assistance immediately.  
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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BASIC OPERATION  
Shooting in Auto Mode  
Using the Zoom Function  
Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While  
operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes  
your photos for best results.  
Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom  
and digital zoom. Use zoom control at the top of the camera to  
zoom in or out on your subject while taking pictures.  
To start shooting, do the following:  
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1. Press Power to turn the camera on.  
2. In the Mode menu, select the Auto mode (  
).  
3. Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press the  
Shutter button halfway 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.  
Zoom indicator (See  
“Digital Zoom“ on  
page 47)  
5. Press Shutter fully to capture the image.  
When the optical factor reaches its maximum value, it stops  
momentarily. Release and push the zoom wheel again, and the  
optical zoom will switch over to digital zoom automatically.  
After the adjustment, the zoom indication scale hides  
immediately, and the current zoom status is indicated by the  
following symbol  
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Basic Functions Menu  
The Basic Function Menus of the camera include Flash, Self-  
timer, Macro Capture, and Exposure Compensation.  
Set the basic functions as per the following steps:  
1. Pull up the Basic Function Menus by pressing Right/Flash  
button.  
4. Press Left/Right button to select the basic functions  
required to set, press Up button to enter the setting  
screen for selecting basic functions, or press  
button to  
confirm the settings and exit the screen.  
Flash  
2. Press Left/Right button to select the settings of the  
required function.  
Flash: Auto  
Camera flash fires if camera determines it is needed.  
3. Press  
button to confirm the settings and exit the menu,  
or press Down button to enter the selection screen of Basic  
Function.  
Flash: Red-eye reduction  
Red eye is caused by the subject looking directly at  
the flash and the resulting light reflecting off of the  
retina of the eye. Red eye is eliminated by firing a  
smaller initial flash prior to the main flash to cause  
the subject not to look directly at the flash.  
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Flash: Forced flash  
Flash always fires.  
Self-timer: Off  
Disables the self-timer.  
Flash: Forced off  
Flash is turned off.  
Macro Mode  
Flash: Slow Synchro  
Macro: On  
This allows you to take pictures of people at night  
that clearly show the subject. The shutter is held  
open longer to allow more light to the image sensor.  
Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the lens.  
Macro: Off  
Select this option to disable Macro.  
Flash: Red-Eye+Slow Synchro  
Using this mode for slow synchro shots with red-eye  
reduction.  
Exposure Compensation  
The exposure compensation allows you to adjust the light  
exposure value and shoot the best photo.  
Self-timer/Continuous Capture  
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: Unlimited  
Pictures are shot continuously when the Shutter  
button is pressed down based on the Continuous  
Shot settings in the menu. (See “Continuous Shot” on  
page 45).  
The adjustable range of exposure value is from EV -2.0 to  
EV+2.0.  
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Advanced Functions Menu  
The Advanced Functions Menu of the camera include Image  
Size, Image Quality, White Balance, Image Color and ISO.  
Set the advanced functions as follows.  
1. Pull up the Advanced Function Menu by pressing  
button.  
4. Press Left/Right button to select the advanced functions  
required to set, press Up button to enter the setting screen  
for selecting advanced functions, or press  
button to  
confirm the settings and exit the screen  
2. Press Left/Right button to select the settings of the  
required function.  
3. Press  
button to confirm the settings and exit the  
menu, or press Down button to enter the selection screen  
of Advanced Functions.  
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WB (White Balance)  
ISO  
The White Balance allows you to adjust the color temperature  
under different lighting conditions. (The WB setting is only  
The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the  
camera 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  
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available when the camera is in the  
Manual mode).  
Manual mode).  
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Pictures at higher ISO will naturally have more noise than  
those at lower ISO.  
The options of White Balance include:  
WB: Auto  
WB: Daylight  
WB: Cloudy  
WB: Fluorescent  
WB: Fluorescent CWF  
WB: Incandescent  
The options of ISO include automatic, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800,  
1600 and 3200.  
The available ISO values vary on different camera  
models.  
WB: Manual(Press the shutter button to set WB.)  
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Quality  
Size  
The quality setting determines how much the camera  
compresses the photo files. The higher the compression, the  
smaller the file size will be, but the quality will decrease. The  
lower the compression, the larger the file size, but the better  
the quality.  
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 larger the pictures are, the bigger the file sizes are  
and the less pictures you can store on a memory card.  
The three levels of compression are:  
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:
Quality: Best  
Quality: Fine  
:
Quality: Normal  
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Color  
The color setting allows you to add artistic effects directly  
when taking pictures. You can try different color tones to alter  
the mood of your pictures. (The Color setting is only available  
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when the camera is in the  
Manual mode).  
The color options include:  
Color: Auto  
Color: Vivid  
Color: Black & White  
Color: Sepia  
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USING THE MODES  
LCD Screen Display  
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Shooting Mode Icons  
Auto mode  
Still Picture Mode Display  
Manual mode  
Scene mode  
Portrait  
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Mode:  
ASCN mode  
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Panorama Mode  
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16  
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AF Mode  
10  
Single-AF  
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Multi-AF  
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Expo Metering  
Spot  
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Center  
AiAE  
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Image Size  
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Image Quality  
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Remaining number of pictures  
Memory card/built-in memory  
Battery Status  
22 Self-timer  
Self-timer: 2 sec  
WT Ratio (Displayed only when zoom is activated)  
Self-timer: 10 sec  
23 Flash Mode  
10 Zoom  
11 Exposure  
Flash: Auto  
12 ISO Value (Adjustable only in  
13 Histogram  
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Manual Mode)  
Flash: Red-eye reduction  
14 Focus Frame  
15 Slow Shutter Warning  
16 Continuous Shot  
17 Face Detection  
18 OIS  
Flash: Forced flash  
Flash: Forced off  
Flash: Slow Synchro  
Flash:Red-Eye+Slow Synchro  
Continuous ON  
In shooting  
19 Picture Color (Adjustable only in  
20 White Balance (Adjustable only in  
21 Macro Mode  
Manual Mode)  
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Manual Mode)  
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Self-timer  
Self-timer: 2 sec  
Video Shooting Mode Display  
Mode :  
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Self-timer: 10 sec  
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Remaining Time for Video Recording  
Memory Card/Built-in Memory  
Battery Status  
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11  
14  
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10 WT Ratio (Displayed only when zoom is activated)  
11 Zoom  
12 Exposure  
13 OIS  
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Continuous ON  
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Video Mode icon  
Continuous AF  
In shooting  
14 Recording Status Icon  
Recording standby  
Metering  
Spot  
Recording  
Center  
AiAE  
In order to shoot video, it is recommended that an SD  
card be used.  
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Image Size  
Focus Frame  
When shooting video, the optical zoom is disabled.  
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1. Play Mode icon  
Playback Mode Display  
2. Picture File  
Mode:  
3. File protection  
4. Picture Number  
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5. Memory Card/Built-in Memory  
6. Battery Status  
7. Image Zoom  
8. The current display area  
9. Zoom area shown  
10. Memory Space (this picture/Total number of pictures)  
11. Recording Date and Time  
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OK:PLAY  
13. DPOF file  
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Auto Scene Mode (ASCN)  
In the "ASCN" mode, different conditions are detected  
intelligently and the most suitable settings will be  
automatically selected.  
2. Hold the camera steadily and aim at the subject. The  
optimum scene mode will be identified automatically.  
3. Press the Shutter button halfway down to focus.  
4. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the  
picture.  
To use "ASCN":  
1. Press Mode Selection button to select ASCN mode, LCD  
Icon Mode name  
Icon Mode name  
Night Landscape Mode  
screen will be shown as follows.  
Landscape Mode  
Portrait Mode  
Night Portrait  
Backlit Portrait  
Macro Mode  
Auto Mode  
Landscape Mode  
For landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure  
to match the background.  
Portrait Mode  
For portraits, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure and  
skin tones to give clear pictures.  
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Night Portrait  
Panorama  
When you shoot portraits at night, or in low light conditions,  
ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure for people and  
night scenes.  
Panorama Mode allows you to create a panoramic picture by  
stitching together several pictures.  
Follow these steps to create a panoramic picture:  
Backlit Portrait  
1. Press Mode Selection button to select Panorama Synthesis  
mode  
When the sun or any other light source is behind you, ASCN  
will automatically adjust the foreground exposure to produce  
good pictures.  
2. Use the Left/Right buttons to specify the direction of  
picture taking, if no choice is made in 2 seconds the  
panoramic sequence will commence automatically.  
Night Landscape Mode  
3. Compose the first view of the panoramic picture on the  
LCD screen and press the Shutter button to capture.  
For night scenes, ASCN will automatically increase the ISO  
value to compensate for low light.  
4. After the first shot is taken, two target icons will appear on  
the left and right side of the LCD screen. Pan the camera  
in the specified direction and the circle will move towards  
the square frame icon. When the circle icon and square  
frame overlap they will become green and the camera will  
capture the next picture automatically.  
Macro Mode  
To capture object detail for close-ups, ASCN will automatically  
adjust the focus.  
Auto Mode  
The camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus to  
ensure good pictures.  
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5. The camera will then stitch the pictures automatically.  
6. Press the playback button to enter Playback mode and  
review the result.  
After taking a Panoramic picture press the func/ok but-  
ton to save and exit or press the Delete button to cancel  
and exit.  
Pictures cannot be deleted, nor the zoom adjusted until  
the series is finalized.  
Panorama Mode can stitch 4 maximum pictures.  
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Manual Scene Mode (SCN)  
In Manual Scene mode, you can select from a total of 12  
scene types to match your needs. You just need to select the  
right scene for the occasion and the camera will automatically  
adjust to the optimal settings for you.  
Select a scene using the Left/Right button and press the  
button.  
Icon Mode Name  
Sport  
Icon Mode Name  
Indoor  
Press the  
button, select "ASCN" with the Left/Right  
button, and the LCD screen will show the figures as below.  
Snow  
Fireworks  
Museum  
Children  
Sunset  
Night Landscape  
Leaf  
Glass  
Landscape  
Night Portrait  
Sport  
For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp action shots without  
blur.  
Indoor  
For indoors. Reduce blur and improve color accuracy.  
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Snow  
Leaf  
For snow scenes. Reproduce natural and clear white scenes.  
For plants. Capture brilliant shots of greenery and blossoms.  
Sunset  
Fireworks  
For sunsets. Capture subjects in strong sunlight.  
For fireworks at night. Slow shutter speed adjusted for bril-  
liant images.  
Glass  
Museum  
For objects behind transparent glass.  
For museum or flash-free area. Retain color and reduce blur.  
Landscape  
Night Landscape  
For landscapes. Vivid reproduction of green and blue.  
For night scenes. Use of tripod is recommended.  
Night Portrait  
For portraits against night time scenery.  
Children  
For kids and pets. Flash is disabled for eye protection.  
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1. After selecting the scene type, press the  
select.  
button to  
button  
2. To select a different scene type, press the  
to enter the main function menu. Then press it again to  
return to the to Scene selection menu.  
The main function menu also allows you to adjust the image  
quality and image size. Please refer to the "Advanced  
Functions Menu" section on page 21 for detailed  
instructions.  
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Face Detection  
The Face Detection mode will detect and enhance facial  
features.  
1. In Shooting Mode, press the Left/Face Detection button to  
turn on the Face Detection and an icon (  
) appears on  
the LCD.  
2. Hold the camera securely, and point the camera towards  
the subject to start the face detection process. When the  
camera detects a face, a white rectangular frame will be  
drawn around the face. (Note: For best results, the face of  
the subject should be relatively large on the LCD screen,  
and the subject should be facing the camera as front on as  
possible.)  
3. Press Shutter halfway to focus on the subject.  
4. Press Shutter fully to capture the image.  
5. Press the Left/Face Detection button to turn off Face  
Detection.  
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Smile Detection  
With the "Smile Detection" feature, the camera automatically  
detects and captures a person smiling.  
1. In Shooting Mode, press the Left/Face Detection button to  
turn on Smile Detection and an icon (  
) appears on the  
LCD.  
2. Point the camera at the subject until the subject's face is  
detected and bracketed by a square box. Press the Shutter  
button all the way down and release the Shutter button.  
The camera will now 'wait' for the subject to smile.  
3. When the subject smiles, the camera will automatically  
release the shutter and capture the photo.  
4. To disable Smile Detection function, please press Left or  
Shutter button.  
A face must be detected by the camera in order for  
smile detection to function correctly.  
For optimal detection results, the subject should be  
framed to occupy most of the screen space.  
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Blink Detection  
The Blink Detection feature is on by default, and after taking  
each photo, a warning message will pop up if a blink has been  
detected in the photo.  
1. In any Still Shooting modes, press the  
the photo menu.  
button to enter  
2. Switch between different Photo Setup menus and Camera  
Setup menus using the Left/Right button, and select the  
“Blink Detection” setting using the Up/Down button.  
3. Use the Right navigation buttons to enter the submenu,  
and select "On" option.  
4. Press the  
menu.  
button to confirm the setting and exit the  
5. Press the Shutter button fully to capture the image. A  
warning message will be shown on the LCD immediately  
after detecting someone has blinked in the picture.  
A face must be detected by the camera in order for  
smile detection to function correctly.  
For optimal detection results, the subject should be  
framed to occupy most of the screen space.  
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PLAYBACK  
Viewing Photos and Videos  
To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen:  
1. Press  
button to go to the Playback mode. The last  
recorded photo or video clip is displayed.  
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through  
the photos or video clips stored in the internal memory or  
memory card.  
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3. To play a selected video clip, press the  
the movie playback mode.  
button to enter  
During video playback, the operating instructions will appear  
on the screen. Press the Left/Right button, and press the  
button for confirmation.  
The operating instruction icons are as follows.  
1
2
3
First Frame  
Play  
4
5
6
Back  
Rewind  
Pause  
1
Fast Forward  
2
3
4
5
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During video playback, you can press the Up/Down button to  
adjust the volume.  
Thumbnail View  
In Playback mode, turn the zoom control to display thumbnails  
of pictures and video clips on the LCD screen.  
1. Display thumbnail with 2x2, 3x3 and 4x4 by switching the  
Zoom lever.  
2. Use Up/Down/Left/Right to select a photo or video clip  
to view.  
If the  
indicator appears on the LCD, then a movie  
file is currently being displayed.  
Press the  
button to restore a preview icon to its  
original image size.  
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Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)  
When playing photo, you can also use zoom lever to zoom in  
5. Use the navigation buttons to pan across the image.  
it (2~8) times.  
6. Press the  
scale.  
button to return the image to its original  
1. Press  
button to go to the Playback mode.  
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a photo  
to magnify.  
Movie images cannot be magnified.  
3. Adjust the Zoom lever to the side  
photo.  
to zoom in the  
4. Use the Zoom Wheel to enlarge the image. The zoom  
indication area will be shown by the icons in the lower  
right corner of the display screen.  
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Using the Delete Button  
In Playback Mode, you can press the Down/Delete button to  
delete pictures or videos.  
4. Select Yes or Back with Up/Down button and press the  
button for confirmation.  
To delete pictures or videos:  
Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered.  
1. Press  
button to go to the Playback Mode.  
2. Select a picture or video clip you want to delete with the  
Please refer to page 52 for instructions on the Delete  
Menu options.  
Left/Right button.  
3. Press the Down/Delete button and the delete screen  
appears.  
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USING THE MENUS  
Still Menu  
Mode:  
M
In any of the above Still Picture Modes, press the  
to go to the Still Picture menu.  
button  
To adjust each setting:  
1. In the Still Picture menu, switch between different Photo  
Setup or Camera Setup pages using the Left/Right button,  
to select the page with the function you want to adjust  
and press the Down button.  
4. Press Up/Down button to select an option or press the Left  
or button to return to the menu.  
5. Press the button for confirmation and exit the menu.  
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.  
2. Press the Up/Down buttons to select the function.  
3. Press the Right button to go to the submenu.  
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AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode)  
AF-assist Beam  
Use this setting to control the auto-focus mechanism while  
taking pictures.  
This option can turn on or turn off AF assist lamp. The AF assist  
lamp assists the camera in focusing correctly in low light  
conditions. It is not recommended that this be turned off or  
the camera may not focus correctly.  
Two options are available:  
Single-AF: The focus frame appears on the center of the  
LCD screen to focus on the subject.  
Multi-AF: The camera uses multiple parts of the picture  
to correctly focus.  
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Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)  
Continuous AF  
This setting determines what part of the picture the camera  
uses to determine the correct exposure for the whole picture.  
The camera continuously focuses as the subject moves such  
as a sports player.  
Three options are available:  
Spot  
Center-Weight  
AiAE (Artificial Intelligence AE)  
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The flash is designed not to work in this mode in order  
to enable quick succession of shots.  
Continuous Shot  
Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. Once in this  
mode, you must continuously hold down the Shutter button to  
take multiple frames.  
Continuous Shot can only be selected in Self-timer  
Mode.  
Four options are available:  
Continuous shooting: Press and hold the shutter to  
shoot continuously until you release the shutter or when  
the memory card has run out of space.  
3 shot: Capture up to 3 consecutive pictures.  
3 shots (Last): Capture pictures continuously until the  
Shutter button is released but only the last 3 shots are  
recorded.  
Time-Lapse: Automatically capture pictures in a pre-  
defined interval.  
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Date Imprint  
Quick Review  
Include a Date/Time stamp in the photo image.  
This setting refers to the quick photo review immediately after  
taking a picture. The picture stays on the LCD screen for an  
adjustable period of time.  
Off  
Date  
Four options are available:  
Date and Time  
Off  
1 sec  
2 sec  
3 sec  
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Digital Zoom  
Slow Shutter  
Use this setting to enable or disable the digital zoom function.  
When disabled, only the optical zoom is enabled.  
In Slow shutter mode, the shutter will remain open as long as  
the Shutter button is pressed. This gives you complete control  
over the duration of exposure. (The slow shutter mode is  
M
available only in  
manual mode.)  
Manual : To set a long exposure time between 2~30  
sec.  
The use of tripod is recommended for prolonged  
exposure.  
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Blink Detection  
OIS Stabilization  
Turning on the OIS Stabilization will avoid blurred images  
caused by hand shake and deliver sharper photos. (This func-  
tion is not available in panorama mode.)  
The Blink Detection feature is on by default, and after taking  
each photo, a warning message will pop up if a blink was  
detected in the photo.  
• Continuous ON  
• In shooting  
• OFF  
Off  
On  
Shooting in a windy or unstable environment (such as  
moving vehicle) may cause blurred images.  
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Movie Menu  
Mode:  
In the Movie Mode, press the  
sponding Movie menu.  
button to go to the corre-  
To configure each setting:  
1. In the Movie menu, switch between the Movie Setup or  
different Camera Setup pages using the Left/Right button,  
select the page with the function you want to adjust and  
press the Down button.  
3. Press the Up/Down button to select an option or the Left  
or button to return to the menu.  
4. Press the button for confirmation and exit the menu.  
Refer to the following pages for more details about each  
setting.  
2. Press the Up/Down button to select the function and press  
the Right button to go to the submenu.  
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Continuous AF  
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)  
The camera continuously focuses as the subject moves such  
as a sports player.  
This setting determines what part of the picture the camera  
uses to determine the correct exposure for the whole picture.  
Three options are available:  
Spot  
Center  
AiAE (Artificial Intelligence AE)  
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Playback Menu  
Protect  
Mode :  
To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally  
erased, use this setting to lock one or all of the files.  
In Playback mode, press the  
back menu.  
button to enter the Play-  
Please refer to the following sections for detailed instructions  
on the various menu options.  
To protect/unprotect a picture or video:  
1. Press  
button and find the picture or video you want to  
protect by using Left/Right button. Once it is displayed  
on the screen, go to the Playback menu, select Protect  
settings and press the Up/Down button to make your  
selection.  
2. Press the Up/Down button to select the protection setting  
option and press the Right button to go to the submenu.  
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3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select One  
to protect this picture/video, or select All to protect all  
pictures/videos in the internal memory or memory card.  
Then press the Right navigation button to enter the  
submenu.  
Delete  
There are two ways to delete files.  
4. Press the  
picture/video, use Unlock option to unlock it.  
5. A key ( ) icon will appear on the top of the screen to  
indicate that the picture/video is protected.  
button to select Yes to lock. For locked  
6. Select Reset on the Protection setting to remove  
protection for all files that have been placed in the  
protected mode.  
• Delete One:  
1. On the Delete setting, select Delete One and then press  
the Right button.  
2. Using the Left/Right buttons, locate the photo or movie  
file to be deleted. Select Yes (to delete file) or No (to return  
to the previous menu) using the Up/Down buttons, then  
press the  
button to confirm.  
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• Delete All:  
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)  
1. On the Delete setting, select Delete All and then press the  
DPOF allows you to record your selection of pictures that  
you would like to print, and will save your selection in the  
memory card, so that you can simply hand your memory card  
to a photo kiosk without having to tell them in person which  
photos you would like to print.  
Right button.  
2. Using the Up/Down buttons, select Yes (to delete all files)  
or No (to cancel and return to the previous menu).  
The “  
” indicator means a file is protected. File  
protection must be removed first before a file can be  
deleted.  
Deleting files will cause DPOF settings to be reset.  
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Trim  
HDR-High Dynamic Range  
The Trim setting allows you select an area of the photo you  
want to keep and then save it as a new photo.  
With the HDR function, pictures that may be overexposed may  
be corrected to optimize the highlights and lowlights captured  
to more accurately represent the real scene.  
To trim a picture:  
1. Select the Trim setting from the  
menu.  
1. Select HDR setting in  
menu as described previously.  
2. Using the Left/Right buttons, locate the photo that you  
2. Press Left and Right button to find picture you want  
to optimize and then select Confirm to perform HDR  
optimization or select Return to go back to Playback  
menu.  
want to crop and have it displayed on the LCD.  
3. Use the zoom buttons and navigation buttons to adjust  
the trimming box to fit the location and size of the new  
picture.  
4. Press the Shutter button to save what you see on the LCD  
3. After using HDR function, the image will be saved as a new  
screen as a new picture, or the  
button to cancel and  
file, and the original file is still stored in the memory.  
return to the Playback menu.  
The image can not be cropped again when it is cropped  
to 640X480.  
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Resize  
Rotate  
You can use this setting to change the picture orientation of  
the picture.  
This setting allows you to resize a picture to a specified  
resolution, and saves it as a new picture.  
1. Select the Rotate setting from the Playback menu as  
1. Select the Resize setting from the Playback menu as  
described previously.  
described previously.  
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a picture  
to rotate.  
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the  
direction for rotation or Back to cancel and return to the  
Playback menu.  
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a picture  
to resize.  
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a  
resolution (1024X768 or 640X480) to resize the image or  
Back to cancel and return to the Playback menu.  
4. Press the  
button to confirm the setting.  
4. Press the  
button to confirm the setting.  
Resizing an image creates a new file that contains the  
image in the size you select. The file with the original  
image also remains in memory.  
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Red-eye Reduction  
Use this setting to remove red eye in your photos.  
Display Setup  
1. Select the Red-eye Reduction in Playback menu as  
Mode:  
described previously.  
2. Use the Left/Right button to select the picture from  
Press  
menu.  
button in Playback mode to enter Display Setup  
which the red eye needs to be removed.  
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes to fix  
the selected image or Back to cancel and return to the  
Playback menu.  
Refer to the following sections for details of every setting.  
4. Press the  
button to confirm the setting.  
For best results, the face of the subject should be  
relatively large on the LCD screen, the subject should be  
facing the camera as front on as possible, and the red  
eyes should be as large as possible.  
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Slideshow  
Wallpaper Settings  
This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a  
slideshow.  
Use this setting to select your favorite picture to use as a  
background on the LCD screen.  
1. Select the slideshow menu, press the right button to enter  
the options menu.  
1. Press Down button to select the Wallpaper Setting menu.  
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Effect,  
Interval time, or Repeat and use the Left / Right  
navigation buttons to adjust the setting.  
2. Press Right button, and the camera will enter the  
Wallpaper Setting interface.  
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Start to  
run the slideshow or Cancel to return to the Playback  
menu.  
4. Press the  
button to confirm the setting.  
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Menu Wallpaper:  
Startup Screen:  
Use Up/Down button to select the Menu Wallpaper option,  
Use Up/Down button to select the Startup Screen option, press  
press  
button to confirm or press Left button to return to  
to confirm or press Left button to return to last page, and  
last page, and press  
to exit the menu.  
press  
to exit the menu.  
• User  
• GE logo  
• User  
• Nature  
• Sparkling  
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Back To Default:  
Use Up/Down button to select Back To Default, press  
to  
confirm or press Left button to return to last page, and  
press  
to exit the menu.  
• Yes  
• No  
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Setup Menu  
2. Switch between different functions with the Up/Down  
M
Mode :  
button.  
3. Press the Right button to enter the submenu.  
The Setup menu for the camera is available in all modes. Each  
menu page can be selected by pressing the button and  
switching between menus with the Left/Right button.  
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.  
To adjust the settings:  
1. Select the menu page with the function you want to adjust  
and press the Down button.  
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Beep  
LCD Brightness  
Use this setting to adjust the brightness of your LCD screen.  
Use this setting to adjust the volume of beep when buttons are  
pressed and change the tones for Shutter button, self-timer,  
and power-on/power-off.  
1. Select the LCD Brightness setting from the Setup menu  
as described previously.  
2. Select auto or adjust the brightness level using the  
To change this setting:  
Left/Right button, and press the  
setting.  
button to confirm the  
1. Select the Beep setting from the Setup menu as described  
previously.  
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to switch between  
volume, shutter tone, key tone, self-timer tone, and power  
tone fields.  
3. Press the Right button, press the Up/Down button to  
adjust volume and change tone, and press the  
button  
to confirm setting.  
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Turn off the LCD:  
30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, and off.  
Power Saver  
This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum  
possible running time for your battery. Follow the steps below  
to turn off the LCD screen and camera automatically after a  
period of inactivity.  
Turn off the camera:  
3 min, 5 min, 10 min, and off.  
4. Press the  
button to confirm.  
1. Select the Power Save setting from the Setup menu as  
described previously.  
Zone  
2. Press the Up/Down button to select the power items for  
the screen and camera and press the Right button.  
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 appears.  
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to switch between  
the hometown (  
) and travel destination (  
) fields.  
3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a city  
close to the desired time zone. Then press the  
to confirm.  
button  
3. Press the Up/Down button to adjust the selected item.  
Both items have the following options:  
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File and Software  
Format Memory  
Please note: formatting enables you to delete all contents in  
the memory card and built-in memory, including protected  
photo and movie files.  
To use this setting:  
1. Select the Format in File and Software menu.  
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No.  
Then press the  
button to confirm.  
Date/Time  
See “Setting the Date and Time“ section on page 15.  
Language  
See “Setting the Language“ section on page 16.  
3. The current media is formatted.  
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File Numbering  
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to memory  
card)  
Use this setting to copy the files stored in the internal memory  
After you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it  
as file that ends with a serial number. You can use this item to  
choose whether the file is consecutively numbered or begins  
with 1 and is saved in another folder on the memory card.  
to the memory card.  
1. Select the Copy to memory card in File and Software  
1. Select the File Name in File and Software menu.  
menu.  
2. Select the option with the Up/Down button and press the  
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No.  
button for confirmation.  
Then press the  
button to confirm.  
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Reset Settings  
FW Version (Firmware Version)  
Use this setting to restore the camera to its default settings.  
1. Select the Reset setting in File and Software menu.  
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No.  
Use this setting to view the current camera firmware version.  
1. Select the FW Version in File and Software menu.  
2. If SD card contains a new version of firmware, please  
Then press the  
button to confirm.  
upgrade accordingly as necessary.  
To update to the latest firmware version, you can go to  
look under Support.  
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Transmission  
Video System  
Use this setting to determine your video system in the current  
area.  
The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to  
accommodate different regional standards. The appropriate  
setting will vary between regions.  
1. Select the Video System in Connection Setup menu.  
NTSC: USA, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc.  
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select NTSC or  
PAL. Then press the  
button to confirm.  
PAL:  
Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc.  
Note:  
The TV output will not display properly if an incorrect  
video system is selected.  
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Connect Your Camera to a HDMI TV to View Videos  
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface), is a fully  
digital audio/video transmission interface, through which  
uncompressed audio and video signals are transmitted.  
2. Use a high-definition output terminal cable (optional) to  
connect your camera to an HDMI compliant TV.  
3. The camera will automatically determine if the connected  
display supports 1080i resolution. If the display supports  
the resolution, select the resolution you prefer on the  
menu shown on the camera and the display will display the  
images at the specified resolution. If the display does not  
support the resolution, it will automatically display images  
at the highest resolution possible.  
Direct transmission of digital video signals to your TV reduces  
conversion loss and improves image viewing quality.  
4. Once an output format is selected, the LCD screen on the  
camera will go blank (although it is still on) and your TV  
will then display the images and menus.  
Note that your camera and TV should be turned off  
before connecting them.  
When the resolution is set to 1920 x 1080i, you can play-  
back pictures only, and video playback is not possible.  
The maximum TV resolution for video playback is 1280 x  
720P.  
Refer to your TV instruction manual for information on  
what resolution sizes it will support. The resolution and  
output formats that are not supported will be grayed  
out on the camera's LCD screen.  
Connect the camera to a HDMI TV  
1. Select [NTSC] or [PAL] based on the TV video format (see  
page 66) and turn off your camera.  
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Connecting to a PC  
Use the USB cable supplied with your camera to copy (transfer)  
pictures to a computer.  
Transferring Files to Your PC  
The computer will automatically detect the camera as a  
removable drive. Double-click My Computer icon on the  
desktop to locate the removable drive and to copy the folders  
and files in the drive to a directory on your PC as you would  
copy any other folder or file.  
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 configured to connect with a PC.  
The USB mode is set to PC by default.  
By using the USB cable, you can transfer the captured photos  
and videos to a PC. Follow the steps below to connect the  
camera to a PC.  
1. Go to the camera setting menu, select USB connection  
with the Up/Down button, and press the Right button.  
1. Make sure both the camera and PC are turned on.  
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select PC.  
2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB/AV  
OUT port on your camera.  
3. Press the  
button to confirm the setting.  
3. Connect the other end of the cable to an available USB  
port on your PC.  
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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  
4. Disconnect the camera once transfer is completed.  
Drag the untitled icon to the Trash. ("Untitled")  
If the USB option is set to [PC] :  
Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.  
If the USB option is set to [PC (PTP) ] :  
Remove the camera from the system as described below  
before turning the camera off and disconnecting the USB  
cable.  
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Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer  
PictBridge allows printing images from a  
memory card in a digital camera directly to  
3. Press the  
button to confirm the setting.  
a printer, regardless of brand. To find 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 configured to connect with a  
Printer.  
1. Go to the camera setting menu, select USB connection  
with the Up/Down button, and press the Right button.  
After the camera is reset, it will switch to PC mode  
automatically from USB mode.  
2. Use Up/Down to select Printer.  
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If the camera is not connected to a PictBridge compatible  
printer, the following error message appears on the LCD  
screen.  
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.  
The above error message would also appear if the USB  
mode were set incorrectly, in which case you should  
disconnect the USB cable, check the USB mode settings,  
ensure that the Printer is turned on, and then try  
connecting the USB cable again.  
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Using the PictBridge Menu  
After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge menu  
appears.  
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 appears.  
Select a menu item with the Up/Down button and press the  
Right button or  
button to enter the item.  
Refer to the following sections for more detailed information  
on each setting.  
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  
Print without Date  
Use this setting to print the photos without dates on them.  
number of prints for the current displayed photo.  
4. Press the  
button and the following screen appears.  
1. Select Print without date from the PictBridge menu.  
The following screen appears.  
5. Select Yes to confirm the printing, or Cancel. Then press  
the button.  
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  
button and the following screen appears.  
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5. Select Yes to confirm the printing, or Cancel. Then press  
the button.  
2. Select Yes to confirm the printing, or Cancel. Then press  
the button.  
Print Index  
You can use this setting to print all indexes to show all the  
photos currently in your camera.  
1. Select Print index from the PictBridge menu. The  
following screen appears.  
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Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)  
Exit  
To exit the PictBridge menu, select Exit. The “Remove USB  
cable” message will be displayed.  
To use DPOF printing, you must make the selection of photos  
for printing using the DPOF settings before hand. See “DPOF”  
section on page 53.  
1. Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu. The follow-  
ing screen appears.  
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.  
2. Select Yes to confirm the printing, or Cancel. Then press  
the  
button.  
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APPENDICES  
Specifications : E1480W  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Effective Image Sensor Pixels  
Image Sensor  
14.1 Megapixels  
14.2 Megapixels [1/2.3” (CCD)]  
5.1mm (Wide) ~ 40.8mm (Tele)  
28mm (Wide) ~ 224mm (Tele)  
F3.3 (Wide) ~ F5.8 (Tele)  
12 elements in 8 groups  
8X  
Focal Length F =  
35mm film equivalent  
F number  
Lens  
Construction  
Optical Zoom  
Normal: (Wide) 60cm ~∞, (Tele) 100cm ~ ∞;  
Macro: (Wide) 5cm ~ 100cm, (Tele) 100cm ~ ∞  
Focusing Range  
Anti-Handshake  
Digital Zoom  
OIS  
6X digital zoom (Combined Zoom: 48X)  
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Still Image  
Movie  
14MP, 12MP(3:2), 10MP(16:9), 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 2MP, 0.3MP  
Number of  
Recording  
Pixels  
1280x720pixels: 30fps/15fps, 640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps,  
320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps  
Image Compression  
Best, Fine, Normal  
DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support  
Yes  
Still Image  
File Format  
Exif 2.2 (JPEG)  
Movie  
MPEG-4/H.264, Audio: G.711 [Monaural])  
Auto, Manual, Auto-Scene, Scene (Sport, Indoor, Snow, Fireworks, Museum, Night  
Landscape, Children, Leaf, Sunset, Glass, Landscape, Night Portrait), Portrait,  
Panorama, Video  
Shooting Modes  
Smile Detection  
Blink Detection  
Face-Detection  
Red-eye Removal  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
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Pan-Capture Panorama  
Yes  
3.0 inch (230,400 pixels) LTPS (low-temperature polycrystalline silicon) TFT color  
LCD  
LCD Display  
ISO Sensitivity  
AF Method  
Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200  
Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), AF Assist Light (On/Off)  
Artificial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of  
frame)  
Light Metering Method  
Exposure Control Method  
Exposure Compensation  
Shutter Speed  
ProgramAE (AE-lock available)  
±2 EV in 1/3 Step increments  
4 ~ 1/2000 second (Manual 30 s)  
Approx. 1.39 fps (Large/Fine mode)  
Continuous Shooting  
Single Photo, Index (4/9/16 thumbnails), Slide Show, Movie (Slow-Motion  
possible), Zoom (Approx. 2X~8X), Audio, Histogram Display  
Playback Modes  
Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent , Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent,  
Manual  
White Balance Control  
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Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye  
Reduction+Slow Synchro  
Internal Flash (Shooting Range)  
Recording Media  
Shooting Range Wide: Approx. 0.3m~5.1m / Tele: Approx. 1.0m ~ 2.8m (ISO 800)  
Internal Memory: 12MB  
SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 16GB support)  
Other Features  
PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-language Sup port  
USB2.0/AV-OUT (Integrated Proprietary Connector)  
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery GB-10 (D016), 3.7V 700mAh  
Approx. 180 shots (based on CIPA Standards)  
Temperature: 0~40oC, Humidity: 0~90%  
Jacks  
Power  
Shooting Capability (Battery Performance)  
Operation Environment  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Mass  
98.3mm x 56.8mm x (19.5~24.4) mm  
Approx. 135g (Body only)  
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Error messages  
Messages  
No card  
Explanation  
• The memory card is not inserted.  
Card error  
Card full  
• The memory card is not formatted.  
• The memory card is full and cannot store any new images.  
• The memory card is write-protected.  
Write protect  
Picture error  
• The picture is not captured correctly.  
• The picture is corrupted.  
No picture  
• There are no images in the memory card or in the internal memory.  
The lens is probably stuck and the camera will power off automatically.  
• Unexpected error encountered.  
Lens error  
System error  
Image cannot be saved  
Out of the range  
The write protection switch in the memory card is set to the “LOCK” position.  
• When pictures were taken in Panorama mode, the direction of movement was  
incorrect.  
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Messages  
Explanation  
When the camera is used for longer than  
• During underwater recording or shooting, the camera was kept under water  
the specified time it may be damaged.  
longer than the specified time.  
Card is not formatted, format?  
This image cannot be deleted  
Cannot record movie  
Confirm whether the memory card should be formatted.  
• The picture or video you are trying to delete is protected.  
The write protection switch in the memory card is set to the “LOCK” position.  
Warning!! Camera recording, please wait. • No other actions allowed to perform during video/audio recording.  
Warning!! Battery exhausted.  
This file cannot be played back  
No connection  
• The battery is drained.  
The picture format cannot be recognized by the camera.  
• The camera is not connected to the printer correctly.  
• There is a problem with camera or printer.  
Print error  
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.  
• Replace with a fully charged battery.  
• The battery is not inserted cor-  
rectly.  
Camera turns off suddenly during  
• The battery has run out.  
• Replace with a fully charged battery.  
operation.  
The picture is blurred.  
• The lens is dirty.  
• Use a soft cloth to clean the lens on your  
camera  
appears when taking pic-  
tures.  
• Use the Image Stabilization mode.  
Images and video files cannot be  
saved.  
• The memory card is full.  
• Replace the memory card with a new one.  
• Delete unwanted images.  
• Unlock the memory card.  
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Problem  
Possible causes  
Solution  
No picture is taken when pressing  
the Shutter button.  
• The memory card is full.  
• Replace the memory card with a new one or  
clean off current memory card.  
• No available space to store the  
files.  
• Delete unwanted images.  
• The mode dial is in Playback mode. • The memory card is locked.  
Images cannot print from the con-  
nected printer.  
• The camera is not connected to the  
printer correctly.  
• Check the connection between the camera  
and printer.  
• The printer is not PictBridge com-  
patible.  
• Use a PictBridge compatible printer.  
Load some paper in the printer.  
• Replace the ink cartridge in the printer.  
• Remove the jammed paper.  
• The printer is out of paper or out of  
ink.  
• The paper is jammed.  
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