GE E1450W - 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 cle...

2 33 WARNING .......................................................................i SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................ii BEFORE YOU START .................................................... 1 Preface ...................................................................

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 Power Adapter Rechargeable lithium-ion battery CD-ROM Warranty Card

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

10 11 10 11 1. Put the battery into the camera.2. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to the power adapter. 3. Insert the power adapter into the power socket. Charging the Battery Leave the battery charging until the charger light turns green. To maximize battery life, the first charge should be...

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. Pull ...

14 15 14 15 Mode Button Operation The GE camera features a convenient mode button that allows for easy mode selection. All available modes are listed as follows: Mode Name Icon Description Auto mode Select to take still pictures in automatic mode. Manual mode M Many of the camera settings can be con...

14 15 14 15 Setting Language and Date/Time The Date/Time and Language setup page will automatically appear when the camera is turned on the first time. To set the display language and date/time, go to the following setup options in the General Setup menu.• Language• Date/Time To access the General S...

16 16 17 Setting the Date and Time 1. Select date/time with Up/Down button, then press the or right button to enter the date/time settings options. 2. Use the Left/Right button to select the date or time field, then press the Up/Down buttons to adjust the values. 3. Press the button to confirm the s...

16 17 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 immediate action indicated below: • If liquid from the LCD comes in contact with your skin, wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly...

18 19 18 19 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 of the subject while taking pictures. Zoom indicator (See “Digital Zoom“ on page 45) When the optical zoom reaches its maximum value, it stops mo...

18 19 18 19 Flash Press the Right/Flash button to enter the flash interface, then press the Left/Right button to select between six different flash modes: • Flash: Forced off Flash is disabled. • Flash: Forced flash The flash fires with every shot. • Flash:Red-Eye+Slow Synchro Use this mode for slow...

20 21 20 21 Press the Left/Macro button to enter the close-up photo selection interface, then press the Left/Right button to switch between two close-up shooting modes: • Macro : On Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the lens. • Macro : Off Select this option to disable Macro. Macro Mode Usin...

20 21 20 21 Advanced Functions Menu The Advanced Functions menu of the camera includes image size, image quality, white balance, image color, ISO and EV value. These customized settings will allow you to configure the camera's settings for specialized shooting conditions. Set the advanced functions ...

22 Size The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to print that image in larger sizes without degrading the image quality. The larger the pictures are, the bigger the file sizes are and the less pictures you can store on a memory card. Quality Th...

23 WB (White Balance) When the white balance setting is adjusted to match the light source, the camera will reproduce colors more accurately. The WB setting is only available when the camera is in the M Manual mode. The options of White Balance adjustment include: • WB: Auto • WB: Daylight • WB: Clo...

24 24 25 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 ca...

24 25 LCD Screen Display USING THE MODES Still Picture Mode Display Mode: M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 8 17 18 19 20 21 8 1 Shooting Mode Icons Auto mode Manual mode ASCN mode Panorama mode Scene mode Stabilization mode Portrait mode 2 AF Mode Single-AF Multi-AF 3 Expo Metering Spot Cent...

27 Video Shooting Mode Display Mode : 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 5 6 1 Video Mode icon2 Continuous AF3 Metering Spot Center AiAE 4 Image Size 5 Macro mode 6 Self-timer Self-timer: 10 sec 7 Remaining Time for Video Recording8 Memory Card/Built-in Memory9 Battery Status10 Zoom icon 11 Zoom WT Ratio (Di...

28 28 29 1. Playback Mode icon2. DPOF file 3. File protection4. Picture Number5. Memory Card/Built-in Memory6. Battery Status7. Image Zoom8. The current display area 9. Zoom magnification area shown 10. Memory Space (this picture/Total number of pictures)11. Recording Date and Time12 OK:PLAY13. HDR ...

28 29 In the " ASCN " mode, different conditions are detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be automatically selected. To use "ASCN":1. Press the mode selection button and select ASCN mode, press the button to enter ASCN mode, the LCD screen will display the detec...

30 31 30 31 Night Portrait When you shoot portraits at night, or in low light conditions, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure for people and night scenes. Backlit Portrait When the sun or any other light source is behind you, ASCN will automatically adjust the foreground exposure to produce ...

30 31 30 31 4. After taking 3 frames, the camera will stitch the images together automatically. Press the Playback button to view the final image. After selecting Panorama mode, the Flash, Self-timer, Macro mode and Exposure Compensation settings can't be adjusted. After taking a Panoramic picture p...

34 35 34 35 1. After selecting the scene type, press the button to activate. 2. After setting the option, press the button to confirm the setting and enter the selected Scene Selection mode for shooting. The main function menu also allows you to adjust the image quality and image size. Please refer ...

34 35 34 35 Blink Detection is enabled by default unless disabled by the user. When shooting, if a face is detected with its eyes closed, the Blink Detection will appear on the screen to show that a blink was detected. Blink Detection

36 37 Viewing Photos and Videos PLAYBACK To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen:1. Press the button to enter the Playback mode. The last recorded photo or video clip will appear. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the...

38 39 38 39 4. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right button to select a picture or video clip, press the button to return to the original size. The Date Folder is displayed in order based on the shooting date. If the indicator appears on the LCD, then a movie file is currently being displayed. Thumbnail View I...

38 39 38 39 Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) The zoom buttons can also be used during playback. This allows you to magnify photos from 2 ~ 8X.1. Press the button to enter the Playback mode. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a photo to magnify. 3. Press the end of the Zo...

40 41 40 41 Using the Delete Button In Playback mode, press the Down/Delete/Self-timer button to delete photos and movies. 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/D...

40 41 40 41 Still Menu USING THE MENUS Mode: M In any of the above Still Picture Modes, press the button to go to the Still Picture menu.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 wi...

42 AF Assist Beam This option can turn on or turn off the 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. AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) Use this setting to control th...

43 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) 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-Weight • AiAE (Artificial Intelligence AE) Continuous Shot Use this setting to perform continuou...

46 46 47 Date Imprint Include a Date/Time stamp in the photo image. There are three options available: • Off • Date • Date and 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. Fou...

46 47 Movie Menu Mode: In Movie Mode, press the button to go to the correspond- ing Movie menu. 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 ...

48 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) 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) Continuous AF The camera continuously focuses on a moving su...

50 51 Playback Menu Mode : In Playback mode, press the button to enter the Playback menu. Please refer to the following sections for detailed instructions on the various menu options. Protect To prevent pictures or videos from being accidentally erased, use this setting to lock one or all of the fil...

50 51 51 2. Use the Up/Down button and select "One" to protect individual photos or movies, or select "All" to protect all photos and movies stored in the memory card. Press the button to confirm and enter the photo/movie protection interface. 3. Press the button and select Yes to lo...

52 • Delete All : 1. In the Delete setting, select Delete All and then press the or Right button. 2. Use the Up/Down button and select Yes to delete all files, or select Cancel to return to the menu. • Delete Date Folder: 1. In the Delete option, press the or button after selecting date folder. 2. U...

53 Resize This setting allows you to resize a picture to a specified resolution, and saves it as a new picture.1. Select the Resize setting from the Playback menu as described previously. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a picture to resize. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to...

54 54 55 Red-eye Reduction Use this setting to remove red eye effect in your photos. 1. Select Red-eye Reduction in the Playback menu as described previously. 2. Use the Left/Right button to select the picture from which red eye effect needs to be removed. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons and s...

54 55 Display Setup Mode : Press the button in Playback mode to enter the Display Setup menu. Refer to the following sections for more details on every setting. HDR-High Dynamic Range With the HDR function, pictures that are overexposed may be corrected by optimizing the highlights and lowlights cap...

56 Wallpaper Settings Use this setting to use your favorite picture as a background on the LCD screen.1. Press the Down button to select the Wallpaper Settings menu. 2. Press the or Right button to enter the wallpaper setup interface. Slideshow This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures...

58 58 59 Set back to defaults: Use the Up/Down button and select Set back to defaults, then press to confirm or press the Left button to return to last page, and press to exit the menu. • Yes • No

58 59 2. Switch between different functions with the Up/Down button. 3. Press the or Right button to enter the submenu. After selecting a function option, you can press the Up button to return to the menu for other Camera Setup pages. Or you can press the Down button to switch to the next menu page....

60 LCD Brightness Use this setting to adjust the brightness of your LCD screen.1. Select the LCD Brightness setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Select auto or adjust the brightness level using the Left/Right button, and press the button to confirm the setting. Beep Use this setti...

61 • LCD off: On, 30 sec, 1 Min, 2 Min. • Camera off: On, 3 Min, 5 Min, 10 Min. 4. Press the button to confirm. Date/Time See “ Setting the Date and Time “ section on page 16. Zone The Zone setting is a useful function on your overseas trips. This feature enables you to display the local time on the...

62 63 File and Software Language See “ Setting the Language “ section on page 15. Format Memory Please note: formatting enables you to delete all contents in the memory card and built-in memory, including protected photo and movie files. To use this setting:1. Select Format Memory in the File and So...

62 63 63 Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to memory card) Use this setting to copy the files stored in the internal memory to the memory card.1. Select Copy to memory card in the File / Software menu page and press the or Right button. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No . Th...

64 64 65 FW Version (Firmware Version) Use this setting to view the camera's firmware version. 1. Select FW Version in the File / Software menu. 2. If you have uploaded the latest firmware version to your SD card, upgrade accordingly as necessary. To update to the latest firmware version, you can go...

64 65 Video System Transmission The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional standards. The appropriate setting will vary between regions. NTSC: USA, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc. PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc. Note: The TV output will n...

66 67 Connecting to a PC Use the USB cable supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to a computer. 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 ensure that the camera is correctly configured to connect wit...

68 69 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...

68 69 69 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/AV Out Port 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 PictB...

70 71 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 or Right button to enter this item. Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting. Print with Date If you have set the date and...

70 71 71 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the number of prints for the photo currently displayed. 4. Press the button and the following screen will appear: 5. Select Yes to confirm the printing, or Cancel . Then press the button. Print without Date Use this setting to print the photos...

72 2. Select Yes to confirm the print setting, or Cancel . Then press the button. 5. Select Yes to confirm the print setting, or Cancel . Then press the button. 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 PictBr...

73 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 52.1. Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu. The fol- lowing screen will appear: 2. Select Yes to confirm the print sett...

74 75 Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Effective Image Sensor Pixels 14.1 Megapixels Image Sensor 14.4 Megapixels [1/2.3” (CCD)] Lens Focal Length F = 5.05mm (Wide) ~ 25.25mm (Tele) 35mm film equivalent 28mm (Wide) ~ 140mm (Tele) F number F3.8 (Wide) ~ F...

78 79 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. Picture error • The picture was not captured correctly.• The picture is damaged. No picture • There are no images in the memory card or in the...

80 81 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Solution Camera does not turn on. • The battery has run out of charge.• The battery is not inserted correctly. • Replace with a fully charged battery. Camera turns off suddenly during operation. • The battery has run out of charge. • Replace with a fully...