GE C1640W - Manual

2 3 • 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 clea...

2 33 WARNING ............................................................... iSAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................ iiBEFORE YOU START ............................................. 1 Preface ..........................................................................................

6 7 GETTING READY Your package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact General Imaging. Package Contents USB Cable Wrist Strap AA-size Alkaline Batteries Warranty Card CD-ROM (Optional) Quick Start ...

8 9 Camera Views Front View Back View Right View 2 4 3 1 6 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7

12 13 12 13 Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use of 64 MB to 32 GB memory cards from recognized manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and Toshiba are recommended for reliable data storage. To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery compartment and gently push the card to release it....

12 13 12 13 Setting Language and Date/Time The Date/Time and Language setup page will automatically appear when the camera is turned on for the first time. To set the display language and date/time, go to the following setup options in the General Setup Menu.• Language• Date/TimeTo access the Genera...

14 15 If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with the liquid inside the monitor. If any of the following situations arise, take the recommended action immediately as indicated below: • If liquid from the LCD comes in contact with your skin, wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoro...

16 17 16 17 Press the button to toggle between these modes: Default, Grid, and Clean.Default mode: Display the camera parameters on screen 1234 -0.3 EV 400 ISO Grid: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram 1234 -0.3 EV 400 ISO Clean: Does not display any additional icons Using the Modes Display Se...

16 17 16 17 LCD Screen Display Still Picture Mode Display Mode: 1234 x3.5 -0.3 EV 400 ISO 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 11 14 7 13 1234 x3.5 -0.3 EV 400 ISO 16 15 17 1 Shooting Mode Icons Auto Mode Manual Mode Scene Mode Panorama Mode 2 Macro Mode3 Zoom4 Remaining number of pictures5 SD Memory card/built-in...

20 21 Using the Mode Button This GE camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to switch easily between different modes. After pressing the mode button to enter the mode selection menu, press the Left/Right button to choose the selected mode. Press the SET button to confirm your select...

22 23 22 23 Shooting in Auto Mode Auto Mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes your photo settings for best results. Follow these steps: 1. Press mode button to select Auto Mode ( ). 2. Compose your picture in the LCD screen and press...

22 23 22 23 Panorama Panorama Mode allows you to create a panoramic picture. The camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using the individual shots that you take.Follow these easy steps to create a panoramic picture:1. Press mode button to select Panorama Mode ( ). 2. Use the Left/Righ...

24 25 In Manual Scene Mode, you can select from a total of 23 scene types to match your needs. Select the desired scene for the occasion and the camera will automatically adjust the optimal settings for you. Press the SET button to enter Scene Mode. The LCD will display a menu like the example below...

28 29 Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Press the Zoom button of the camera to zoom in or out on the subject while taking pictures. Zoom indicator (See “Digital Zoom“ on page 43) When reaching the critical point of optical / digital zoom, the ca...

30 31 30 31 Basic Function Menu The Basic Function menu includes flash, self-timer, macro, and continuous capture. Set the basic functions in the following steps: Flash 1. Press Right/Flash button to enter function menus. • Force Off Flash is turned off. • Flash Auto Camera flash goes off automatica...

32 33 32 33 Macro Mode The Macro setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close-up photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects very close to the camera. 1. Press button to enter macro function menu. 2. Press the Left/Right button to select the following two modes: • Macro Off Select this...

32 33 32 33 ISO The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera's sensor to light. To improve the performance in darker environments, a higher ISO value is required. On the other hand, a lower ISO value is needed when in bright conditions. (The ISO setting is only available when the...

34 35 34 35 Viewing Photos and Videos PLAYBACK To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen:1. Press the button to enter the Playback mode. The last recorded photo or video clip will appear. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos or video clips stored ...

34 35 34 35 When playing a movie, press the Up/Down button to increase or decrease the volume. To mute the audio, press and hold the Down button until the appears. 00:00:47 00:01:23 Thumbnail View When in playback mode, press on the zoom button to display thumbnail images of photos and videos on the...

36 37 36 37 If the indicator appears on the LCD, then a movie file is currently being displayed. Press the SET button to restore a preview icon to its original image size. Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) The zoom buttons can also be used during playback. This allows you to magnify phot...

36 37 36 37 Using the Delete Button In Playback Mode, you can press the Down/Delete button to delete pictures or videos. To delete pictures or videos:1. Press the button to enter the Playback Mode. 2. Select a picture or video clip you want to delete with the Left/Right button. 3. Press the Down/Del...

38 39 Still Menu USING THE MENUS Mode: In any of the above Photo Modes, press the func menu button to go to the Photo Setup Menu. To adjust each setting:In the shooting menu, press Up/Down button to switch between shooting menu and camera setting menu. Select the screen which has function options an...

38 39 39 Continuous Capture Setting Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. After entering this mode, you can shoot multiple images by continuously holding the shutter button down. There are two options: • Cont.Shot: Off Turn off the Continuous Shot function. • Cont.Shot: On Shoot at the ra...

41 White Balance Setting The White Balance Setting allows you to adjust the color temperature for different lighting sources to ensure accurate color reproduction. 1. Press Left/Right button to select the following 7 modes: • AWB • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluorescent • Fluorescent CWF • Incandescent • M...

42 43 Mode : Press func menu button to enter shooting menu. 1. Press Up/Down button to switch among shooting menus and select setting menu. 2. Press SET or Right button to set menu. Setting Menu Quality The camera's quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the images. Higher quality settings...

42 43 43 Digital Zoom Use this setting to enable or disable the Digital Zoom function. When Digital Zoom is turned off, only the optical zoom is functional. AF-Assist Beam This option can turn on or turn off the AF assist lamp. The AF assist beam is useful for focusing in the dark or in low lighting...

44 44 45 Date Imprint Include a Date/Time stamp in the photo image. • Off • Date • Date / Time Quick Review This setting refers to the brief photo review immediately after taking a picture. The picture stays on the LCD screen for an adjustable period of time. Four options are available: • Off• 1 sec...

44 45 Movie Mode Menu Mode : Press mode dial to select mode. 1. Press func menu button to enter menu. 2. Press Up/Down button to select the menu options to be set. 3. Press Left/Right button to select functions. Image Pixel The quality of photos can be changed by selecting image resolution ratio. Th...

46 47 Playback Menu Mode : In Playback mode, press the func menu button to enter the Playback menu. 1. Press Up / Down button to switch between playback menus.2. Press SET or Right button to playback setting menu. Please refer to the following sections for detailed instructions on the various menu o...

46 47 47 2. Press Up/Down button to select between protection options: • Single, to protect a single selected photo or video• All, to protect all photos and videos stored in built-in memory and/or SD card Press SET button to confirm and enter photo/video protection interface. 3. Select Protect to lo...

48 • Delete All : 1. In the Delete option, select All and then press the SET button. 2. Use Up/Down button and select Delete All to delete all files, or select Exit to return to the menu. The “ ” indicator means a file is protected. File protection must be removed first before a file can be deleted....

49 Trim The Trim setting allows you to trim an area of a selected photo and save it as a new photo.To trim a picture:1. Select cutting function.2. Select “Yes” to confirm cutting, use the zoom lever and direction buttons to select the part to be cut, and to select the desired photo. 3. Press SET but...

50 50 51 Rotate You can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture.1. In the playback mode, press Left/Right button to select the photo which needs rotation. 2. In the func menu menu, select to set, press SET to enter setting screen. 3. Press Left/Right button to select rotation direc...

50 51 2. Switch between different functions with the Up/Down button. 3. Press the SET or Right button to enter the submenu. After selecting a function option, you can press the Up button to return to the menu for other Camera Setup pages. Or you can press the Down button to switch to the next menu p...

52 52 53 2. Press Up/Down button to select volume control: • Tone 1: Low • Tone 2: Medium• Tone 3: High 3. Press Right button to enter, and press Up/Down button to select sound type, then press SET button to confirm setting. After selecting a sound type, the following functions can be adjusted toget...

52 53 Zone The Zone setting is a useful function on your overseas trips. This feature enables you to display the local time on the LCD screen while you are overseas.1. Select the Zone setting from the Setup menu as described previously. The world time screen will appear. 2. Use the Up/Down navigatio...

54 Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to SD memory card) Use this setting to copy the files stored in the camera's internal memory to an SD memory card. 1. Select Copy to Card in the File/Software menu, then press Right. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No . Then press the SET ...

55 FW Version (Firmware Version) Use this setting to view the current camera firmware version.Select FW Version in the File/Software menu, then press Right. To update to the latest firmware version, you can go to the following website: www.ge.com/digitalcameras and look under Support. Reset Settings...

56 57 Transferring files to your PC Your computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop to locate the removable drive and to copy folders and files in the drive to a directory on your PC as you would copy any typical folder or fil...

56 57 57 4. Disconnect the camera once transfer is completed. If the USB option is set to [PC] : Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Windows operating system (Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7). Click the [Safely remove the hardware] icon and remove the USB connector a...

58 59 Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer PictBridge allows printing images from a memory card in a digital camera directly to a printer, regardless of brand. To find out if a printer is PictBridge compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check the printer manual...

58 59 59 Connecting the Camera and Printer. 1. Make sure both the camera and printer are turned on.2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB port on your camera. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on the printer. If the camera is not connected to a PictBridge compati...

60 61 60 61 Video System Use this feature to switch the video system from either NTSC or PAL.1. Select Video System in the Transmission menu, then press Right. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select NTSC or PAL . Then press the SET button to confirm. The video output signal can be switched ...

60 61 60 61 After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge menu will appear: Press the Up/Down button to select a menu item, then Press the SET or Right button to enter this item. Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting. Print with Date If you have set th...

62 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the number of prints for the current displayed photo. 4. Press the SET button and the following screen will appear: 5. Select “Yes”, then press SET button: confirm print. Select “Cancel”, then press SET button: cancel print. Print without Date Use t...

63 5. Select “Yes”, then press SET button: confirm print. Select “Cancel”, then press SET button: cancel print. Print Index You can use this setting to print all indexes to show all photos currently in your camera.1. Select Print index from the PictBridge menu. The following screen will appear: 2. S...

64 64 65 Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) To use DPOF printing, you must select the photos for printing using the DPOF settings before hand. See the “ DPOF ” section on page 48.1. Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu. The following screen will appear: 2. Select “Yes”, then press SET but...

64 65 Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. APPENDICES Active Image Sensor Pixels 16.15 Megapixels Total Image Sensor Pixels 16.44 Megapixels [1/2.3"CCD] Lens Focal Length 4.9mm (Wide) — 19.6mm (Tele) [35mm film equivalent] [27mm (Wide) — 108mm (Tele)] F ...

68 69 Error Messages Messages Explanation Card error • The memory card is not formatted. Card full • The memory card is full and cannot store any new images. Exceeded maximum folder number. • This indicates that the SD card exceeded the maximum number of folders (999). This could cause a long read t...

70 71 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Solution Camera does not turn on. • The battery has run out.• The battery is not inserted correctly. • Replace with a fully charged battery. Camera turns off suddenly during operation. • The battery has run out. • Replace with a fully charged battery. Th...

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