GE E1480W-SL User manual

Brand: GE

Model: E1480W-SL

Category: Bridge cameras

Type: User manual

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Appendix

Camera connectivity

Using the Menus

Playback

Camera function controls

Basic operation

Getting Started

GE Digital Camera

E Series : E1480W

User Manual

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IV] indicates separate collection of electrical and

electronic waste in the European countries. Please do

not throw the equipment into the waste. Please recycle and

dispose of properly.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Name: E1480W

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 environments:

• In the rain, and in humid or dusty environments.

• 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.

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.

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 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.

• 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

battery life is signicantly shortened.

Memory card notes:

When using a new memory card, be sure to format the card

with your digital camera before using it.

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

memory card from your PC, the camera will not be able to

display those edited les on the its LCD screen. To edit image

data, copy the image data to the PC’s hard disk rst.

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.

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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.

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

tery and memory card.

• Use only the type of battery that comes with the camera.

Using other types of batteries may damage the camera

and void the warranty.

• 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 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.

• 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

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

Charging the Battery .............................................................. 10

Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC

Card (Not included) ................................................................11

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

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

Quality .............................................................................. 23

Size .................................................................................... 23

Color .................................................................................. 24

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

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

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

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

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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

Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to

memory card) .................................................................. 64

Reset Settings ................................................................. 65

FW Version (Firmware version) ................................... 65

Transmission .............................................................. 66

Video System ........................................................................... 66

Connecting Your Camera to a HDMI TV to View Videos .. 67

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

APPENDICES .............................................................. 76

Specications : E1480W ........................................................ 76

Error Messages ....................................................................... 80

Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 82

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GETTING READY

Your package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or appears to

be damaged, please contact General Imaging.

Unpacking

USB Cable

Wrist Strap

Battery chargerRechargeable Lithium-ion battery

CD-ROMWarranty Card

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Camera Views

Front View Back View

Right View

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Top View

Left View

Bottom View

1 Flash 13 HDMI Port

2 Lens 14 USB/AV Port

3 Mic 15 Wrist Strap Mount

4 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 16 Power Button

5 LCD Screen 17 Power Indicator

6 Mode Selection Button 18 Playback Button

7 Menu Button 19 Shutter Button

8 Disp/Up Button 20 Zoom Wheel

9 Flash Mode/Right Button 21 Tripod Mount Point

10 Delete Button/Down Button 22 Speaker

11 Face Detection/Left button 23 Memory Card/Battery Compartment

12 Function/OK Button

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1. Place the battery into the charger as shown.

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.

Charging the Battery

Leave the battery to charge until the charger light turns

green. (To maximize battery life, the rst charge should

be at least 4 hours)

The charger is for indoor use only.

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

2. Insert the battery while observing the correct polarity. Use

the side of battery to press down the stopper as shown,

allowing the battery to lock into place properly.

1. Open the battery compartment.

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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 64 MB to 16 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 use the Mode button on

the back to change modes. When using the camera for the

rst-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 dierent 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

Auto mode

The camera sets all the settings automatically.

Manual mode

Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be congured.

(Recommended for advanced users only)

Panorama mode

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

Scene mode

Switch to take still pictures in 12 dierent scene types by your choice.

Movie mode

Switch to record videos.

ASCN mod

Switch to have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures.

Portrait

Switch to take portrait pictures.

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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 conrm the setting.

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The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically

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

Setting the Language

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 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 25.

LCD Screen notes:

Extremely high-precision technology has been used to

manufacture the LCD screen so that most of the pixels are

operational for use. However, there may be some minute

points (black, white, red, blue or green) that 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 a soft dry cleaning

cloth.

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