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GE Digital Camera
E Series : E1450W

User Manual

Getting Started
Basic operation
Camera function controls
Playback
Using the Menus
Camera connectivity
Appendix
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    GE Digital Camera E Series : E1450W User Manual Basic operation Camera function controls Playback Using the Menus Camera connectivity Getting Started Appendix...

  • Page 2: Warning

    European countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the waste. Please recycle and dispose of properly. Declaration of Conformity Model Name: E1450W Trade Name: Responsible Party: General Imaging Co. Address: 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena, CA 90248, U.S.A.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Memory card notes: When using a new memory card, be sure to format the card with your digital camera before using it. Do not change or delete the folder names or file names in the memory card from your PC or, the camera may not be able to display those edited files on its LCD screen.

  • 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 2011 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 Charging the Battery ...
  • Page 7 Exposure Compensation ... 24 USING THE MODES ... 25 LCD Screen Display ... 25 Still Picture Mode Display ... 25 Video Shooting Mode Display ... 27 Playback Mode Display ... 28 Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) ... 29 Landscape ... 29 Portrait ...
  • Page 8 Stabilization mode ... 34 Blink Detection ... 35 PLAYBACK ... 36 Viewing Photos and Videos ... 36 Thumbnail View ... 38 Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) ... 39 Using the Delete Button ... 40 USING THE MENUS ... 41 Still Menu ...
  • Page 9 Beep ... 60 LCD Brightness ... 60 Power Saver ... 61 Date/Time ... 61 Zone ... 61 Language ... 62 File and Software ... 62 Format Memory ... 62 Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to memory card) ... 63 File Numbering ...

  • 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 General Imaging. Warranty Card USB Cable CD-ROM Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Wrist Strap Power Adapter...

  • Page 11: Camera Views

    Camera Views Front View Back View Right View...

  • Page 12: Bottom View

    Top View Left View Bottom View Flash AF assist beam/Timer indicator Lens Microphone LCD Screen Zoom Button Power Indicator Mode Selection Button Playback Button Menu Button Disp/Up Button Flash Mode/Right Button Delete Button/Self-timer Button/ Down Button Macro / Left button Function/OK Button USB / AV Out Port Wrist Strap Mount...

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery 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. 10 10 Leave the battery charging until the charger light turns green.

  • Page 14: Card (Not Included)

    Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) 1. Open the battery compartment. 2. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct position as shown in the following diagram. 11 11...
  • Page 15 3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory 4. Close the battery compartment. card slot as shown. Write-protection buckle 12 12...

  • Page 16: Turning On And Off

    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 the card out carefully.

  • Page 17: Using The Mode Button

    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 Auto mode Select to take still pictures in automatic mode. Manual mode Many of the camera settings can be configured manually in this mode.

  • Page 18: Setting Language And Date/Time

    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. •...

  • Page 19: Setting The Date And Time

    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.

  • Page 20: 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 25. LCD Screen notes: Extremely high-precision technology has been used to manufacture the LCD screen so that most of the pixels are...

  • Page 21: 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 the camera's settings for best results under average shooting conditions. To start shooting, do the following: 1.

  • Page 22: Flash

    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 synchro shots with red-eye reduction.

  • Page 23: Macro Mode

    Macro Mode 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.

  • Page 24: Advanced Functions Menu

    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 as follows. 1.

  • Page 25: Size

    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.

  • Page 26: Wb (White Balance)

    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 Manual mode. The options of White Balance adjustment include: •...

  • Page 27: 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.

  • Page 28: Using The Modes

    USING THE MODES LCD Screen Display Still Picture Mode Display Mode: 1 Shooting Mode Icons Auto mode ASCN mode Scene mode Portrait mode 2 AF Mode 3 Expo Metering 4 Image Size 5 Image Quality Manual mode Panorama mode Stabilization mode Single-AF Multi-AF Spot...
  • Page 29 6 Remaining number of pictures 7 Memory card/built-in memory 8 Battery Status 9 Zoom icon 10 Zoom WT Ratio (Displayed only when zoom is activated) 11 Exposure compensation value 12 ISO Value (Adjustable only in 13 Histogram 14 Focus Frame 15 Continuous Shot / Slow Shutter Warning 16 Face Detection 17 Picture Color (Adjustable only in...

  • Page 30: Video Shooting Mode Display

    Video Shooting Mode Display Mode : 1 Video Mode icon 2 Continuous AF 3 Metering Spot Center AiAE 4 Image Size 5 Macro mode 6 Self-timer 7 Remaining Time for Video Recording 8 Memory Card/Built-in Memory 9 Battery Status 10 Zoom icon 11 Zoom WT Ratio (Displayed only when zoom is activated) 12 Exposure compensation value 13 Recording Status Icon...

  • Page 31: Playback Mode Display

    Playback Mode Display Mode: 28 28 1. Playback 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. Zoom magnification area shown 10. Memory Space (this picture/Total number of pictures) 11.

  • Page 32: Auto Scene Mode (Ascn)

    Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) 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 detected scene icon as shown in the following figure: 2.

  • Page 33: Night Portrait

    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 pictures.

  • Page 34: Manual Scene Mode (Scn)

    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 press the func/ok button to save and exit or press the Delete button to cancel and exit.

  • Page 35: Landscape

    Select a scene using the Up/Down/Left/Right button and press button. Icon Mode Name Icon Landscape Beach Fireworks Night Portrait Children Snow Museum Panning Shot Leaf Fish eye Landscape For landscapes. Vivid reproduction of green and blue. Sport Mode Name For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp action shots without Sport blur.

  • Page 36: Children

    Gathering For taking pictures of large groups or in areas with uneven lighting. Children For children and pets. Flash is disabled for eye protection. Indoor For indoors. Reduce blur and improve color accuracy. Snow For snow scenes. Reproduce natural looking snow scenery. For shooting ID size photos.

  • Page 37: Stabilization Mode

    1. After selecting the scene type, press the activate. 2. After setting the option, press the 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 to the "Advanced Functions Menu"...

  • Page 38: Blink Detection

    Blink Detection 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. 35 35...

  • Page 39: Playback

    PLAYBACK Viewing Photos and Videos 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 internal memory or memory card.
  • Page 40 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 appears. 37 37...

  • Page 41: Thumbnail View

    Thumbnail View In Playback mode, press the and thumbnails of your photos and videos will display on the screen. 1. Use the Zoom button to switch between the 3x3, and 4x4 Date Folder thumbnail display. 2. When 3x3 and 4x4 thumbnails are displayed, use the Up/Down/Left/Right button to select a picture or video clip for viewing;...

  • Page 42: 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 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.

  • Page 43: Using The Delete Button

    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.

  • Page 44: 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 45: 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 will focus correctly for multiple parts of the object.

  • Page 46: Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)

    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 continuous shooting. After entering this mode, you can shoot multiple images by by pressing and holding down the shutter button.

  • Page 47: Continuous Af

    Continuous AF The camera continuously focuses on a moving subject such as a sports player. Smile Detection With the "Smile Detection" feature, the camera automatically detects and captures a person smiling. A face must be detected by the camera in order for smile detection to function correctly.

  • Page 48: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom Use this setting to enable or disable the digital zoom function. When disabled, only the optical zoom is enabled. Slow Shutter In Slow shutter mode, the shutter will remain open as long as the Shutter button is held down for up to 30 seconds. This gives you control over the duration of the exposure.

  • Page 49: Quick Review

    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 • 2 sec •...

  • Page 50: Movie Menu

    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 the Down button.

  • Page 51: Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)

    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 subject such as a sports player.

  • Page 52: Dis (Digital Image Stabilization)

    DIS (Digital Image Stabilization) Use this function to ensure maximum stability of the screen when recording video.

  • Page 53: 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 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 54: Delete

    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 button to confirm and enter the photo/movie protection interface. 3. Press the button and select Yes to lock displayed photos or videos, or select Unprotect to unlock them, then press the Up/Down button and select Back to return to the...

  • Page 55: Dpof (Digital Print Order Format)

    • 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.

  • Page 56: Resize

    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.

  • Page 57: Red-Eye Reduction

    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.

  • Page 58: Hdr-High Dynamic Range

    HDR-High Dynamic Range With the HDR function, pictures that are overexposed may be corrected by optimizing the highlights and lowlights captured to more accurately represent the actual scene. 1. Select the HDR setting in the menu as described previously. 2. Press the Left and Right button to find pictures you want to optimize and then select Confirm to perform HDR optimization or select Return to go back to Playback menu.

  • Page 59: Slideshow

    Slideshow This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a slideshow. 1. Select Slide Show menu, then press the to enter the slide show setup interface. 2. Press the Up/Down button to select effect, interval, repeat or music, and press the or Right button to enter and adjust the settings.
  • Page 60 Welcome wallpaper: Use the Up/Down button to select Welcome wallpaper, then press to confirm the setting or press the Left button to to exit the return to the last page, and press • User • GE logo to exit the menu.
  • Page 61 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 58...

  • Page 62: 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 63: Beep

    Beep Use this setting to adjust beep volume, shutter button, self timer, power on, and power off tones. To change these settings: 1. Select the Beep setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to switch between volume, shutter tone, key tone, self-timer tone, and power tone options.

  • Page 64: 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 65: Language

    Language See “Setting the Language“ section on page 15. 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. To use this setting: 1.

  • Page 66: Copy To Card (Copy Internal Memory To Memory Card)

    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.

  • Page 67: Reset Settings

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

  • Page 68: Transmission

    Transmission Video System Use this setting to configure your video system to your current area. 1. Select Video System in the Transmission 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 69: Connecting To A Pc

    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 with a PC.
  • Page 70 4. Disconnect the camera once the 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 71: 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 printer manual.

  • Page 72: 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/AV Out Port port on your camera. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on the printer.

  • Page 73: Using The Pictbridge Menu

    Using the PictBridge Menu After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge menu will appear: Press the Up/Down button to select a menu item, then Press or Right button to enter this item. Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting.

  • Page 74: Print Without Date

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

  • Page 75: Print Index

    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 PictBridge menu. The following screen will appear: 2.

  • Page 76: Print Dpof

    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.

  • Page 77: Appendices

    APPENDICES Specifications 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” (CCD)] 5.05mm (Wide) ~ 25.25mm (Tele) 28mm (Wide) ~ 140mm (Tele) F3.8 (Wide) ~ F5.6 (Tele)
  • Page 78 Still Image Number of 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 1280x720pixels: 30fps/15fps, 640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps, 320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps Best, Fine, Normal Exif 2.2 (JPEG) MPEG-4/MOV, Audio: G.711 [Monaural]...
  • Page 79 Pan-Capture Panorama LCD Display ISO Sensitivity AF Method Light Metering Method Exposure Control Method Exposure Compensation Shutter Speed Playback Modes White Balance Control 2.7 inch (230,400 pixels) LTPS (low-temperature polycrystalline silicon) TFT color Auto, ISO 64/100/200/400/800/1600 Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), AF Assist Light (On/Off) Artificial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame) ProgramAE (AE-lock available)
  • Page 80 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. 0.6m~4.0m / Tele: Approx. 0.8m ~ 2.7m Internal Memory: 50 MB SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 32 GB support) PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-language Sup port...

  • Page 81: Error Messages

    Error messages Messages Card error Card full Picture error No picture Lens error System error Write protect Out of the range Explanation • The memory card is not formatted. • The memory card is full and cannot store any new images. •...
  • Page 82 Messages Card is not formatted, format? This image cannot be deleted Warning!! Camera recording, please wait. Warning!! Battery exhausted. This file cannot be played back No connection Print error Cannot print Explanation • Confirm whether the memory card should be formatted. •...

  • Page 83: 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. No picture is taken when pressing the Shutter button. Images cannot print from the con- nected printer. Possible causes •...
  • Page 84 Problem Write to memory card slowly Cannot write to the memory card Too many movies to process Exceed maximum folder number in the memory card Possible causes • Recording HD movies to memory cards with ratings below Class 4, may result in sluggish performance. •...
  • Page 85 Printed in China © 2011 General Imaging Company...

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