GE Z4300 User manual

GE

Digital Camera

C1433 / Z4300

Appendix

Camera connectivity

Using the Menus

Playback

Camera function controls

Basic operation

Preparations

User Manual

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indicates separate collection of waste electrical and

electronic equipment in the European countries. Please

do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse. Please

use the return and collection systems available in your country

for the disposal of this product.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Name: This product

Trade Name: GE

Responsible Party: General Imaging Co.

Address: 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena,

CA 90248, U.S.A.

Customer Service Telephone Number:

+1-800-730-6597

(Outside U.S. & Canada: +1-310-755-6857)

Conforms to the following Standards:

EMC: EN 55022:1998/A1:2000/A2:2003 Class B

EN 55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003

EN 61000-3-2:2000/A1:2001

EN 61000-3-3:1995/A1:2001

following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/

EEC,2004/108/EEC)

WARNING

Do not expose the camera battery pack or other accessories to

rain or humidity to prevent re hazard or electric shock.

For customers in the U.S.A.

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation

is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)

this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

For customers in Europe

"CE" mark indicates that this product complies

with the European requirements for safety, health,

environment and customer protection. "CE" 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 types of

locations:

• In the rain, very humid and dusty places.

• In a place where the camera can be exposed directly to the

sunlight or subject to high temperature, e.g. Inside a closed

car in summer.

• In a place where the camera is subject to a high magnetic

eld, e.g. near motors, transformers or magnets.

Do not place the camera on a wet surface or places where

dripping water or sand may come in contact with the camera,

which may cause irrepairable faults.

If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, we

suggest you remove the battery and the memory card from

the camera and keep them in dry environment.

If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold location to a

warm place, moisture may condense inside the camera. We

suggest you wait for a while before turing on the camera.

No compensation for loss of recordings. Loss of recordings

cannot be compensated for if a malfunction of your camera

or recording media, etc, makes the playback of recordings not

possible.

Battery notes:

Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to leak, become

hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the precautions given below.

• Do not expose the batteries to water, and take particular

care to keep the terminals dry.

• Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a re.

• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the

batteries.

Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children.

In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates and the

time for which they can be used shortens markedly.

Memory card notes:

When using a new memory card, or a memory card has been

initialized by a PC, be sure to format the card with your digital

camera before using it.

To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC’s hard disk

rst.

Do not change or delete the folder names or le names in the

memory card from your PC, as this may make it impossible

to recognize or misinterpret the original folder or le in your

camera.

The photos taken by this camera are stored in the auto-

generated folder in SD card. Please do not store photos that

are not taken by this model of camera, as this may make it

impossible to recognize the picture when the camera is in

playback mode. Please do not expose the camera to harsh

environments such as moisture or extreme temperatures,

which may shorten the life of your camera or damage the

batteries.

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BEFORE YOU START

Preface

Thank you for purchasing this GE digital camera. Please read

this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future

reference.

Copyright

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 Imag-

ing Company.

Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identi-

cation purposes only and are properties of their respective

owners.

Safety information

Please read the following important information carefully

before using the product.

• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera your-

self.

• Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper handling may

damage the product.

• Turn o the camera before inserting or removing the bat

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tery and memory card.

• Do not touch the camera lens.

•

Please not expose the camera to harsh environments such

as moisture, or extreme temperatures, which may shorten

the life of your camera or damage the batteries.

• Do not use or store the camera in dusty, dirty, or sandy

areas, as its components may be damaged.

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• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended

periods.

• Download all pictures and remove the batteries from

the camera if you are going to store the camera for long

periods 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 the useful information to know.

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

Inserting the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) 10

Turning On and O ................................................................. 12

Using the Mode Button ......................................................... 13

Setting Language and Date/Time ....................................... 14

Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 14

Setting the Language .................................................... 15

About the LCD Screen ............................................................ 16

BASIC OPERATION .................................................... 17

Shooting in Auto Mode .......................................................... 17

Using the Zoom Function ...................................................... 17

Basic Functions Menu ............................................................ 18

Flash .................................................................................. 18

Self-timer .......................................................................... 19

Macro Mode ..................................................................... 19

Exposure Compensation ............................................... 19

Advanced Functions Menu .................................................... 20

WB (White Balance) ....................................................... 21

ISO ..................................................................................... 21

Quality .............................................................................. 22

Size .................................................................................... 22

Color .................................................................................. 23

CONTENTS

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USING THE MODES ................................................... 24

LCD Screen Display ................................................................ 24

Still Picture Mode Display ............................................ 24

Video Shooting Mode Display ...................................... 26

Playback Mode Display ................................................. 27

Panorama mode ...................................................................... 28

Scene mode .............................................................................. 29

Sport ................................................................................. 30

Indoor ............................................................................... 30

Snow ................................................................................. 30

Fireworks ......................................................................... 30

Museum ............................................................................ 30

Night Landscape ............................................................ 30

Children ............................................................................ 30

Leaf ................................................................................... 30

Sunset ............................................................................... 30

Glass ................................................................................. 30

Landscape ....................................................................... 30

Night Portrait .................................................................. 30

Beach ................................................................................. 30

Text..................................................................................... 30

Gathering .......................................................................... 30

ID ........................................................................................ 31

Fish eye ............................................................................. 31

Travel shooting ................................................................ 31

Photo frame ..................................................................... 31

Sketch ................................................................................ 31

Stabilization mode

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Face Detection ........................................................................ 33

Blink Detection ......................................................................... 33

Smile Detection ........................................................................ 34

PLAYBACK ................................................................... 35

Viewing Photos and Videos .................................................. 35

Thumbnail View ...................................................................... 37

Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) .............. 38

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Using the Delete Button ........................................................ 39

USING THE MENUS ................................................... 40

Still Menu .................................................................................. 40

AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) ........................................ 41

Continuous AF .. ............................................................... 41

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ......................... 42

Continuous Shot ............................................................. 42

Date Imprint .................................................................... 43

Quick Review ................................................................... 43

Digital Zoom .................................................................... 44

Movie Menu .............................................................................. 45

Continuous AF .. ............................................................... 46

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ......................... 46

Playback Menu ........................................................................ 47

Protect .............................................................................. 47

Delete ............................................................................... 48

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) .............................. 49

Trim ................................................................................... 50

Resize ................................................................................ 50

Rotate ............................................................................... 51

Red-eye Reduction ......................................................... 51

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Slideshow ......................................................................... 52

Wallpaper Settings ........................................................ 53

Setup Menu .............................................................................. 55

Beep .................................................................................. 56

LCD Brightness ............................................................... 56

Power Saver .................................................................... 57

Zone .................................................................................. 57

Date/Time ........................................................................ 58

Language ......................................................................... 58

File and Software .................................................................... 58

Format Memory ............................................................... 58

File Numbering ............................................................... 59

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Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to

memory card) .................................................................. 59

Reset Settings ................................................................. 60

FW Version (Firmware version) ................................... 60

Transmission ............................................................. 61

Video System ........................................................................... 61

Connecting to a PC ................................................................. 62

Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 62

Transferring Files to your PC ....................................... 62

Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer .............. 64

Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 64

Connecting the Camera and Printer .......................... 65

Using the PictBridge Menu ................................................... 66

Print with Date ............................................................... 66

Print without Date ......................................................... 67

Print Index ....................................................................... 68

Print DPOF ....................................................................... 69

Exit ..................................................................................... 69

APPENDICES .............................................................. 70

Specications: This product ................................................. 70

Error Messages ....................................................................... 74

Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 76

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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 your vendor.

Unpacking

Wrist Strap

USB Cable

CD-ROMWarranty CardAA-size Alkaline Batteries

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Camera Views

Front View Back View

Right View

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Top View

Left View

Bottom View

1 Flash Lamp 12 Flash Mode/Right Button

2 Timer Indicator 13 Delete Button/Down Button

3 Lens 14 Face Detection/Left button

4 Microphone 15 Function/OK Button

5 LCD Screen 16 USB/AV Port

6 Status Indicator 17 Wrist Strap

7 Zoom Button 18 Shutter Button

8 Playback Button 19 Power Button

9 Menu Button 20 Speaker

10 Mode Selection Button 21 Card Slot/Battery Compartment

11 Disp/Up Button 22 Tripod Socket

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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included)

2. Insert the enclosed batteries into the battery slot in the

correct direction.

1. Open the battery compartment.

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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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Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use

of 64MB to16 GB memory cards from recognized

manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and Toshiba

is recommended for reliable data storage.

To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery

compartment and gently push the card to release it.

Pull the card out carefully.

Turning On and O

Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn o the

camera, press the Power button again.

Power Button

When the camera is turned on, it will be at the same shooting

mode based on the last use. You can press the Mode button to

select a dierent one after it is on. When using the camera for

the rst-time, the language setting page will appear.

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Using the Mode Button

The GE camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to switch between dierent modes with ease. Press Left/Right

button to choose the mode, press to select. All the available modes are listed as follows:

Mode Name Icon Description

Auto mode Switch to take still pictures in automatic mode.

Panorama mode

Switch to capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo.

Stabilization mode

Switch to take still pictures by reducing the blurs caused by hand shake, under low luminance, or

slow shutter speed.

Scene mode Switch to take still pictures in 20 dierent scene types by your choice.

Movie mode Switch to record videos.

Portrait Switch to take portrait pictures under normal condition.

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Setting Language and Date/Time

The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically

appear when the camera is turned on the rst time.

To set the language, date, and time, go to the following setup

options in the Setup menu.

• Language

• Date / Time

To access the Setup menu, do the following:

1. Press

Power to turn the camera on.

2. Press the button, switch among the setting menus by

using the Left/Right button to select the corresponding

basic setting menu.

Setting the Language

1. 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 conrm the setting.

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Setting the Date and Time

1. 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 eld and use the

Up/Down to adjust the value.

3. Press the

button to conrm the setting.

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If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care

with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the

following situations arise, take the recommended

immediate action indicated below:

• If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, wipe the

area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and

running water.

• If liquid crystal gets into your eye, ush the aected eye

with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek

medical assistance.

• If liquid crystal is swallowed, ush your mouth thoroughly

with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce

vomiting. Then seek medical assistance immediately.

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 24.

LCD Screen notes:

Extremely high-precision technology had been used to

manufacture the LCD screen so that most of the pixels are

operational for use. However, there may be some minute

points (black, white, red, blue or green) that constantly

appear on the LCD screen. These points are normal in the

manufacturing process and the recording is not aected in

any way.

Avoid exposing the LCD screen to water; please remove

any moisture on the LCD screen with dry and soft

cleaning cloth.

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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 button

Zoom indicator (See

“Digital Zoom“ on

page 44)

When the optical zoom reaches its maximum value, release

the Zoom button then press it again for it to go further at the

digital zoom. Zoom indicator is hidden after the Zoom button

is released. The screen shows ( ) for the current zoom

status.

Shooting in Auto Mode

Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While

operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes

your photos for best results.

To start shooting, do the following:

1. Press

Power to turn the camera on.

2. In the Mode menu, select the Auto mode ( ).

3. Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press the

Shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.

4. The LCD screen will show green focus frame after the

subject is in focus.

5. Press Shutter fully to capture the image.

Using the Zoom Function

BASIC OPERATION

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