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Digital Camera
C1433 / Z4300

User Manual

Preparations
Basic operation
Camera function controls
Playback
Using the Menus
Camera connectivity
Appendix

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Digital Camera C1433 / Z4300 User Manual Preparations Basic operation Camera function controls Playback Using the Menus Camera connectivity Appendix...

  • Page 2: Warning

    WARNING Do not expose the camera battery pack or other accessories to rain or humidity to prevent fire 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.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Camera notes: Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations: • In the rain, very humid and dusty places. • 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.

  • Page 4: Before You Start

    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. Copyright © Copyright 2010 General Imaging Company All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted,...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    About this manual This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your GE digital camera. Every effort 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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS WARNING ...i SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...ii BEFORE YOU START ... 1 Preface ...1 Copyright ...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 Inserting the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) 10 Turning On and Off ...
  • Page 7 USING THE MODES ... 24 LCD Screen Display ... 24 Still Picture Mode Display ... 24 Video Shooting Mode Display ... 26 Playback Mode Display ... 27 Panorama mode ... 28 Scene mode ... 29 Sport ... 30 Indoor ... 30 Snow ...
  • Page 8 Using the Delete Button ... 39 USING THE MENUS ... 40 Still Menu ... 40 AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) ... 41 Continuous AF ..41 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ..42 Continuous Shot ... 42 Date Imprint ... 43 Quick Review ...
  • Page 9 Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to memory card) ... 59 Reset Settings ... 60 FW Version (Firmware version) ... 60 Transmission ... 61 Video System ... 61 Connecting to a PC ... 62 Setting the USB Mode ... 62 Transferring Files to your PC ...

  • Page 10: Getting Ready

    GETTING READY Unpacking 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 your vendor. AA-size Alkaline Batteries USB Cable Warranty Card Wrist Strap CD-ROM...

  • Page 11: Camera Views

    Camera Views Front View Back View Right View...

  • Page 12: Bottom View

    Top View Left View Bottom View Flash Lamp Timer Indicator Lens Microphone LCD Screen Status Indicator Zoom Button Playback Button Menu Button Mode Selection Button Disp/Up Button Flash Mode/Right Button Delete Button/Down Button Face Detection/Left button Function/OK Button USB/AV Port Wrist Strap Shutter Button Power Button...

  • Page 13: Inserting The Battery And Sd/Sdhc Card (Not Included)

    Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) 1. Open the battery compartment. 2. Insert the enclosed batteries into the battery slot in the correct direction.
  • Page 14 3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory 4. Close the battery compartment. card slot as shown. 11 11...

  • Page 15: Turning On And Off

    Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use of 64MB to16 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.

  • Page 16: Using The Mode Button

    Using the Mode Button The GE camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to switch between different modes with ease. Press Left/Right button to choose the mode, press to select. All the available modes are listed as follows:...

  • Page 17: Setting Language And Date/Time

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

  • Page 18: Setting The Language

    Setting the Date and Time 1. 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 confirm the setting.

  • Page 19: About The Lcd Screen

    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 24. LCD Screen notes: Extremely high-precision technology had been used to manufacture the LCD screen so that most of the pixels are...

  • Page 20: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Shooting in Auto Mode Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes your photos for best results. To start shooting, do the following: 1. Press Power to turn the camera on. 2.

  • Page 21: Basic Functions Menu

    Basic Functions Menu The Basic Function Menus of the camera include Flash, Self- timer, Macro Capture, and Exposure Compensation. The suitable function setting can let you shoot better photos. Set the basic functions as per the following steps: 1. Pull up the Basic Function Menus by pressing Right/Flash button.

  • Page 22: Self-Timer

    • Flash : Forced off Flash is turned off. • Flash : Slow Synchro This allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the night time backdrop. • Flash : Red-Eye + Slow Synchro Using this mode for slow synchro shots with red-eye reduction.

  • Page 23: Advanced Functions Menu

    Advanced Functions Menu The Advanced Functions Menu of the camera include Image Size, Image Quality, White Balance, Image Color and ISO etc. The suitable function setting can let you shoot better photos and videos. Set the advanced functions as per the following steps: 1.

  • Page 24: Wb (White Balance)

    WB (White Balance) The White Balance allows you to adjust the color temperature under different light source to ensure faithful color reproduction. The options of White Balance include: • WB : Auto • WB : Daylight • WB : Cloudy •...

  • Page 25: Quality

    Quality The quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the images. Higher quality settings give better photos, but will take up more memory space. The picture quality of image has totally three options: • Quality : Best • Quality : Fine •...

  • Page 26: Color

    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 options include: • Color : Auto • Color : Black & White •...

  • Page 27: Using The Modes

    USING THE MODES LCD Screen Display Still Picture Mode Display Mode: 1 Shooting Mode Icons 2 AF Mode 3 Expo Metering 4 Image Size 5 Image Quality Auto mode Scene mode Stabilization mode Portrait Panorama mode Single-AF Multi-AF Spot Center AiAE...
  • Page 28 6 Remaining number of pictures 7 Memory card/built-in memory 8 Battery Status 9 WT Ratio (Displayed only when zoom is activated) 10 Zoom 11 Exposure 12 ISO Value 13 Histogram 14 Focus Frame 15 Continuous Shot 16 Smile face detection enabling icon 17 Picture Color 18 White Balance 19 Macro Mode...

  • Page 29: Video Shooting Mode Display

    Video Shooting Mode Display Mode : 1 Video Mode icon 2 Continuous AF Single-AF 3 Metering Spot Center AiAE 4 Video Quality 5 Focus Frame 6 Self-timer 7 Remaining Time for Video Recording 8 Memory Card/Built-in Memory 9 Battery Status 10 WT Ratio (Displayed only when zoom is activated) 11 Zoom 12 Exposure...

  • Page 30: Playback Mode Display

    Playback mode display Mode: 1. Play Mode icon 2. DPOF file 3. File protection 4. Picture Number 5. Memory Card/Built-in Memory 6. Battery Status 7. Image Zoom 8. The current display area 9. Affecting regional 10. Memory Space (this picture/Total number of pictures) 11.

  • Page 31: Panorama Mode

    Panorama mode Panorama Mode allows you to create a panoramic picture across a distant scene. The camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using the individual shots that you take. Follow these steps to create a panoramic picture: 1. Turn the mode dial to the Panorama Mode. Then enter the Photo Setup to Select either Auto Stitching or Manual Stitching (Please refer to Page 40 to enter the Still Picture Menu.)

  • Page 32: Scene Mode

    Scene mode In Manual Scene mode, you can select from a total of 20 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 the Scene Mode menu with the Left/Right button, and the LCD screen will show the figure as...

  • Page 33: Sport

    Sport For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp action shots without blur. Indoor For indoors. Reduce blur and improve color accuracy. Snow For snow scenes. Reproduce natural and clear white scenes. Fireworks For fireworks at night. Slow shutter speed adjusted for bril- liantimages.

  • Page 34: Fish Eye

    For shooting certificates clearly. Fish eye For increasing interesting fish eye effect for shooting. Expand the centeral part intentionally to get distortional photo similar as watching through fish eye. Travel shooting For shooting fast moving object clearly with clear main body and flowing sense of background.

  • Page 35: Stabilization Mode

    Stabilization mode This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by hand shake, low light and slow shutter speed Use stabilization mode in dark environments or when in slow shutter speed Shooting in a windy or unstable environment (such as a moving vehicle) may cause blurred images.

  • Page 36: Face Detection

    Face Detection Face Detection is enabled function under normal state. In the Shooting mode (except for Panorama Mode/Movie Mode), Face Detection is enabled function under normal state, used to recognize faces and focus automatically to make them clearer. Blink Detection Eyes Closing Detection is enabled function under normal state.

  • Page 37: Smile Detection

    Smile Detection With the camera's new "Smile Detection" feature, which automatically detects and captures a person smiling, you'll never miss a smile. 1. In the Shooting Mode, press the Left/Smile Face Detection button to turn on the Smile Face Detection function and the icon ( ) appears on the LCD 2.

  • Page 38: Playback

    PLAYBACK Viewing Photos and Videos 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 the internal memory or memory card.
  • Page 39 During video playback, you can press the Up/Down button to adjust the volume. 36 36...

  • Page 40: Thumbnail View

    Thumbnail View When in Playback mode, press one end of the Zoom button ) to display the thumbnail of photos and videos on the screen. 1. Use the Zoom button to switch between the 3x3, and 4x4 and Date Folder thumbnail display. 2.

  • Page 41: Using Zoom On Playback (For Still Pictures Only)

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

  • Page 42: Using The Delete Button

    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.

  • Page 43: Using The Menus

    USING THE MENUS Still Menu Mode: In any of the above Still Picture Modes, press the 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 function you want to adjust and press the Down button.

  • Page 44: Af Mode (Auto-Focus Mode)

    AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) Use this setting to control the auto-focus mechanism while taking pictures. Two options are available: • Single-AF: The focus frame appears on the center of the LCD screen to focus on the subject. • Multi-AF: The camera automatically focuses the subject in a wide area to find the focus point.

  • Page 45: Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)

    Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Use this setting to select an area for the exposure to be obtained. Three options are available: • Spot • Center • AiAE (Artificial Intelligence AE) Continuous Shot Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. Once in this mode, you must continuously hold down the Shutter button to use this function.

  • Page 46: Date Imprint

    • Time-Lapse: Automatically capture pictures in a pre- defined interval. 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. • OFF •...

  • Page 47: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom Use this setting to enable or disable the digital zoom function. When disabled, only the optical zoom is enabled. 44 44...

  • Page 48: Movie Menu

    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 press the Down button.

  • Page 49: Continuous Af

    Continuous AF After Continuous AF is turned on, the camera will adjust focus automatically in response to any camera or subject movement. 46 46 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Set metering mode for various lighting conditions. Three options are available: • Spot •...

  • Page 50: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu Mode : button to enter the Playback In Playback mode, press the 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 the files. To protect/unprotect a picture or video: 1.

  • Page 51: Delete

    3. Use the Up/Down button to select One to lock the selected picture or video, or select All to protect all pictures/videos stored in the built-in memory or memory card. 4. Press the button to select Yes to lock. For locked picture/video, use Unlock option to unlock it.

  • Page 52: Dpof (Digital Print Order Format)

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

  • Page 53: Trim

    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 2. Using the Left/Right buttons, locate the photo that you want to crop and have it displayed on the LCD.

  • Page 54: Rotate

    If the message “The image cannot be edited.” appears, it means that the current image cannot be resized. Rotate You can use this setting to change the picture orientation of the picture. 1. Select the Rotate setting from the Playback menu as described previously.

  • Page 55: Display Setup

    Display Setup Mode: Press button in Playback mode to enter Display Setup menu. Refer to the following sections for details of every setting. 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.

  • Page 56: Wallpaper Settings

    Wallpaper Settings Use this setting to select your favorite picture to use as a background on the LCD screen. 1. Press Down button to select the Wallpaper Setting menu. 2. Press Right button, and the camera will enter the Wallpaper Setting interface. Menu Wallpaper: Use Up/Down button to select the Menu Wallpaper option, press...
  • Page 57 Left button to return to last page, and press to exit the menu. • User • GE logo 54 54 Set back to defaults: Use Up/Down button to select Set back to defaults, press to confirm or press Left button to return to last page, and press to exit the menu.

  • Page 58: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Mode : The Setup menu for the camera is available in all modes. Each menu page can be selected by pressing the 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 button.

  • Page 59: Beep

    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.

  • Page 60: Power Saver

    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.

  • Page 61: Date/Time

    Date/Time See “Setting the Date and Time“ section on page 15. Language See “Setting the Language“ section on page 14. File and Software 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.

  • Page 62: File Numbering

    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 serially numbered or begins with 1 and is saved in another folder on the memory card.

  • Page 63: Reset Settings

    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 following website:www.ge.com/digitalcameras and look under Support.

  • Page 64: Transmission

    Transmission Video System Use this setting to determine your video system in the current area. 1. Select the Video System in Connection Setup menu. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select NTSC or PAL. Then press the button to confirm. The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional standards.

  • Page 65: Connecting To A Pc

    Connecting to a PC Use the USB cable and ArcSoft software (CD-ROM) 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 to connect with a PC.
  • Page 66 5. Disconnect the camera once transfer is completed. If the USB option is set to [PC] : Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If the USB option is set to [PC (PTP) ] : Remove the camera from the system as described below before turning the camera off and disconnecting the USB cable.

  • Page 67: Connecting To A Pictbridge Compatible Printer

    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 manual for specifications.With the PictBridge function on...

  • Page 68: Connecting The Camera And Printer

    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.

  • Page 69: Using The Pictbridge Menu

    Using the PictBridge Menu 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.

  • Page 70: Print Without Date

    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 button. Print without date Use this setting to print the photos without dates on them.

  • Page 71: Print Index

    5. Select Yes to confirm the printing, or Cancel. Then press 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.

  • Page 72: Print Dpof

    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 49. 1. Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu. The follow- ing screen appears.

  • Page 73: Appendices

    APPENDICES Specifications : This product Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Effective Image Sensor Pixels Image Sensor Focal Length F = 35mm film equivalent F number Lens Construction Optical Zoom Focusing Range Anti-Handshake Digital Zoom 14.1 Megapixels 14.4 Megapixels [1/2.3”...
  • Page 74 Number of Still Image Recording Movie Pixels Image Compression DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Still Image File Format Movie Shooting Modes Smile Detection Blink Detection Face-Detection Red-eye Removal 14MP, 12MP(3:2), 10MP(16:9), 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 0.3MP 640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps, 320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps Best, Fine, Normal Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Quick Time Motion JPEG, Audio: G.711 [Monaural]) Auto, Scene (Sport, Indoor, Snow, Fireworks, Museum, Night Landscape, Children,...
  • Page 75 Pan-Capture Panorama LCD Display ISO Sensitivity AF Method Light Metering Method Exposure Control Method Exposure Compensation Shutter Speed Continuous Shooting Playback Modes White Balance Control 2.4 inch (112,320 pixels) LTPS (low-temperature polycrystalline silicon) TFT color Auto, ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600 Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection Artificial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame) ProgramAE (AE-lock available)
  • Page 76 Internal Flash (Shooting Range) Recording Media Other Features Jacks Power Shooting Capability (Battery Performance) Operation Environment Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro Shooting Range Wide: Approx. 0.3m~4.4m / Tele: Approx. 0.5m ~ 3.4m Internal Memory: 18MB SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 16GB support) PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-language Sup port...

  • Page 77: Error Messages

    Error messages Messages No card Card error Card full Write protect Picture error No picture Lens error System error Image cannot be saved Out of the range The maximum specified water depth was exceeded Explanation • The memory card is not inserted. •...
  • Page 78 Messages When the camera is used for longer than the specified time it may be damaged. Card is not formatted, format? This image cannot be deleted Cannot record movie Warning!! Camera recording, please wait. Warning!! Battery exhausted. This file cannot be played back No connection Print error Cannot print...

  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Camera does not turn on. Camera turns off suddenly during operation. The picture is blurred. Images and video files cannot be saved. Possible causes • The battery has run out. • The battery is not inserted cor- rectly. •...
  • Page 80 Problem No picture is taken when pressing the Shutter button. Images cannot print from the con- nected printer. Possible causes • The memory card is full. • No available space to store the files. • The mode dial is in Playback mode. •...
  • Page 81 Printed in China © 2010 General Imaging Company...

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