GE E1680W - 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 8 9 10 11 12 7 6 5

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 charging until the charger light turns green. (To ...

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 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 the Left/Right button to choose the mode, press the button to confirm your selection. All the...

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 There are two built-in zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. When taking photos, you can zoom in or out on an object using the zoom wheel. W T Zoom indicator (See “Digital Zoom“ on page 46) When the optical zoom reaches its maximum value, it stops momentarily. Release and push t...

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 the Right/ Flash button. 2. press the Down button to enter t...

20 20 21 • Flash: Forced flash The flash will fire with every shot. • 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-...

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 the button. 2. Press the Down button to enter the advanced function ...

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 option allows you to add artistic effects when taking pictures. You can try different color tones to alter the mood of your pictures. (The Color option is only available when the camera is in the M Manual mode). The color options include: • Color: Auto • Color: Vivid...

24 25 LCD Screen Display USING THE MODES Still Picture Mode Display Mode: M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 15 16 6 18 19 20 21 22 6 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 1413 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: 10 sec 7 Remaining Time for Video Recording8 Memory Card/Built-in Memory9 Battery Status10 WT Ratio (Displayed only whe...

28 28 29 Playback Mode Display Mode: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 13 12 1. Playback Mode icon2. DPOF file3. File protection4. Picture Number5. Memory Card/Built-in Memory6. Battery Status7. Image Zoom8. The current display area9. Zoom magnification area shown10. Memory Space (this picture/Total number of ...

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 and select ASCN mode, press the button to enter ASCN mode, the LCD screen will display the detected ...

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 8 frames, the camera will stitch the images together automatically. Press the Playback button to view the final image. After selecting Panorama mode, Flash, Self-timer, Macro mode and Exposure Compensation can’t be adjusted. After taking a Panoramic picture press the func...

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 The Face Detection mode will detect and enhance facial features.1. In Shooting Mode, press the Left/Face Detection button to enable the Face Detection and the ( ) will appear on the LCD. 2. Hold the camera securely, and point the camera towards the subject to start the face detection pro...

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 enable Smile Detection and the ( ) will appear on the LCD. 2. Point the camera at the subject until the...

36 37 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 ...

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 In Play...

40 41 40 41 Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) When viewing photos, you can also use the zoom lever to zoom in (2~8) times.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 section of the zoom wheel to zoom ...

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 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...

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 Continuous AF The camera continuously focuses on a moving subject such as a sports player. 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-Weigh...

45 • Time Lapse: Automatically capture pictures at predefined intervals. The flash is designed not to work in this mode in order to enable quick succession of shots. Date Imprint Include a Date/Time stamp in the photo image. There are three options available: • Off • Date • Date and Time Continuous ...

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 Digital Zoom Use this setting to enable or disable the digital zoom functi...

47 Slow Shutter In Slow shutter mode, the shutter will remain open as long as the Shutter button is held down. This gives you control over the duration of the exposure. (The slow shutter mode is available only in M manual mode). • Manual : To set a long exposure time between 2~30 sec. The use of tri...

48 49 Movie Menu Mode: In the Movie Mode, press the button to access the Movie Setup menu. To configure each setting:1. In the Menu screen, 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 the D...

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 pictures or videos from being accidentally erased, use this setting to lock one or all of the f...

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...

53 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 the Trim setting from the menu. 2. Using the Left/Right buttons, locate the photo that you want to trim and have it displayed on the LCD. 3. Select “Yes” to confirm trimming...

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

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

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. 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 fr...

62 63 File and Software Date/Time See “ Setting the Date and Time “ section on page 16. 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...

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 the Copy to memory card in the File and Software menu. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No . Then press the button to confi...

64 64 65 FW Version (Firmware Version) Use this setting to view the camera's firmware version.1. Select the FW Version in the File and 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 c...

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 66 67 Connect Your Camera to an HDMI TV to View Videos Connecting the camera to an HDMI TV 1. Use a high-definition output terminal cable (optional) to connect your camera to an HDMI compliant TV. 2. The camera will automatically determine if the connected display supports 1080i resolution. If...

66 67 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 conne...

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...

70 70 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...

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...

72 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 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 without...

73 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 photos currently in your camera.1. Select Print index from the PictBridge menu. The following screen will appear: 2. Select Yes to confirm the printing, ...

74 74 75 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 follow- ing screen will appear: 2. Select Yes to confirm the prin...

74 75 Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Effective Image Sensor Pixels 16.0 Megapixels Image Sensor 16.5 Megapixels [1/2.33” (CCD)] Lens Focal Length F = 5.1mm (Wide) ~ 40.8mm (Tele) 35mm film equivalent 28mm (Wide) ~ 224mm (Tele) F number F3.3 (Wide) ~ F5...

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. Write protect • The memory card is write-protected. Picture error • The picture is not captured correctly.• The picture is corrupted. No pictu...

80 81 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...