GE E148OW - 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 ...................................................................

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. Unpacking USB Cable Wrist Strap Battery charger Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery CD-ROM Warranty Card

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

10 11 10 11 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. 1 2 Charging the Battery Leave the battery to charge until the charger light turns green. (To...

12 13 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 t...

14 15 14 15 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 ...

14 15 14 15 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 fi...

16 16 17 The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically appear when the camera is turned on the first 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...

16 17 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 ...

18 19 18 19 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. W T Zoom indicator (See “Digital Zoom“ on page 47) When the optical factor reaches its maximum value, it stops...

18 19 18 19 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. 2. Press Left/Right button to select the...

20 20 21 • Flash: Forced flash Flash always fires. • Flash: Forced off Flash is turned off. • Flash: Slow Synchro 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. • Flash: Red-Eye+Slow Synchro ...

20 21 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. 2. Press Left/Right button to select the settings of the req...

22 WB (White Balance) The White Balance allows you to adjust the color temperature under different lighting conditions. (The WB setting is only available when the camera is in the M Manual mode). The options of White Balance include: • WB: Auto • WB: Daylight • WB: Cloudy • WB: Fluorescent • WB: Flu...

23 Quality 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 three levels of compression are...

24 24 25 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 when the camera is in the M Manual mode). The color options include: • Color: Auto • Color: Vi...

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 17 19 20 21 22 23 18 1 Shooting Mode Icons Auto mode Manual mode ASCN mode Scene mode Panorama Mode Portrait 2 AF Mode Single-AF Multi-AF 3 Expo Metering Spot Center AiAE 4 Image Size 5...

27 Video Shooting Mode Display Mode : 10 11 12 14 13 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 5 6 1 Video Mode icon2 Continuous AF3 Metering Spot Center AiAE 4 Image Size5 Focus Frame 6 Self-timer Self-timer: 2 sec Self-timer: 10 sec 7 Remaining Time for Video Recording8 Memory Card/Built-in Memory9 Battery Status10 WT Ratio ...

28 28 29 Playback Mode Display Mode: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 13 OK:PLAY 12 1. Play Mode icon2. Picture File3. File protection4. Picture Number5. Memory Card/Built-in Memory6. Battery Status7. Image Zoom8. The current display area9. Zoom area shown10. Memory Space (this picture/Total number of picture...

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 Mode Selection button to select ASCN mode, LCD screen will be shown as follows. 2. Hold the camera steadily and aim at the...

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 good p...

32 33 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. Press the button, select "ASCN" with the Left/Right button, and th...

34 34 35 1. After selecting the scene type, press the button to select. 2. To select a different scene type, press the button 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 si...

34 35 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....

36 37 36 37 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...

36 37 36 37 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 button to enter the photo menu. 2. Switch between different Photo Setup menus and C...

38 39 38 39 Viewing Photos and Videos PLAYBACK 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 ...

38 39 38 39 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...

40 41 40 41 Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) When playing photo, you can also use zoom lever to zoom in it (2~8) times.1. Press button to go to the Playback mode. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a photo to magnify. 3. Adjust the Zoom lever to the side to zoom in the p...

40 41 40 41 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 button to go to the Playback Mode. 2. Select a picture or video clip you want to delete with the Left/Right button. 3. Press the Down/Delete ...

42 43 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 with the ...

44 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 AF The camera continuously focuses as the ...

45 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. Four options are available: • Continuous shooting : Press and hold the shutter to shoot continuously until you release the shutter or whe...

46 Quick Review 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. Four options are available: • Off • 1 sec • 2 sec • 3 sec Date Imprint Include a Date/Time stamp in the photo image. • Off • Date • ...

48 48 49 Blink Detection 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. • Off • On OIS Stabilization Turning on the OIS Stabilization will avoid blurred images caused by hand shake and deliver sharper pho...

48 49 Movie Menu Mode: In the Movie Mode, press the button to go to the corre- sponding 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 pre...

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

52 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. 4. Press the button to select Yes to lock. For locked picture/video, ...

53 • Delete All : 1. On the Delete setting, select Delete All and then press the 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...

54 Trim The Trim setting allows you select an area of the photo you want to keep and then save it as a new photo.To trim a picture:1. Select the Trim setting from the menu. 2. Using the Left/Right buttons, locate the photo that you want to crop and have it displayed on the LCD. 3. Use the zoom butto...

56 57 Red-eye Reduction Use this setting to remove red eye in your photos.1. Select the Red-eye Reduction in Playback menu as described previously. 2. Use the Left/Right button to select the picture from which the red eye needs to be removed. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes to fi...

56 57 57 Slideshow This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a slideshow.1. Select the slideshow menu, press the right button to enter the options menu. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Effect, Interval time, or Repeat and use the Left / Right navigation buttons to ad...

60 61 Setup Menu Mode : M 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. To adjust the settings:1. Select the menu page with the function you want to adjust and press the Down butt...

60 61 61 Beep 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. To change this setting:1. Select the Beep setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to sw...

62 62 63 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.1. Select the Power Save setting from the Setup menu as described previously....

62 63 Date/Time See “ Setting the Date and Time “ section on page 15. Language See “ Setting the Language “ section on page 16. 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 sett...

64 File Numbering 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. 1. Select the File Name in File and...

65 FW Version (Firmware Version) 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 upgrade accordingly as necessary. To update to the latest firmware version, you can go to the fol...

66 67 66 67 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 not display properly ...

66 67 66 67 Connect Your Camera to a HDMI TV to View Videos 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,...

68 69 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 allow you to ensure that the camera is correctly configured t...

70 71 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...

70 71 71 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 compat...

72 73 After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge menu 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. Print with Date If you have set the date and tim...

72 73 73 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the number of prints for the current displayed photo. 4. Press the button and the following screen appears. 5. Select Yes to confirm the printing, or Cancel . Then press the button. Print without Date Use this setting to print the photos witho...

74 5. 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. 2. Select Yes to confirm the printing, ...

75 Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) 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. 2. Select Yes to confirm the printin...

76 77 Specifications : E1480W Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Effective Image Sensor Pixels 14.1 Megapixels Image Sensor 14.2 Megapixels [1/2.3” (CCD)] Lens Focal Length F = 5.1mm (Wide) ~ 40.8mm (Tele) 35mm film equivalent 28mm (Wide) ~ 224mm (Tele) F number F3.3 (Wi...

80 81 Error messages Messages Explanation No card • The memory card is not inserted. Card error • The memory card is not formatted. Card full • The memory card is full and cannot store any new images. Write protect • The memory card is write-protected. Picture error • The picture is not captured cor...

82 83 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Solution Camera does not turn on. • The battery has run out.• The battery is not inserted cor- rectly. • Replace with a fully charged battery. Camera turns off suddenly during operation. • The battery has run out. • Replace with a fully charged battery. ...