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GE G1 G1 User Manual

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  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Model Name : G1 Trade Name : GE Responsible Party : General Imaging Co. Address : 2158 W.190th Street, Torrance, CA 90504, USA Telephone Number : 1-800-730-6597...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Memory card notes: When using a new memory card, or a memory card card with your digital camera before using it. To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC's names on the memory card from your PC , as this...

  • Page 5: Before You Start

    BEFORE YOU START Preface in a safe place for future reference. Copyright © Copyright 2007 General Imaging Company All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval sys- tem, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of General Imaging Company.

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    • Do not expose the camera to moisture, or ex- treme temperatures. Extreme environments may shorten the life of your camera or damage the batteries. • Do not use or store the camera in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas, as its components may be dam- aged.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS BEFORE YOU START ... 1 Preface ... 1 Copyright... 1 ... 1 Safety information... 1 About this manual ... 2 Symbols used in this manual ... 2 CONTENTS... 3 GETTING READY ... 7 ... 7 Camera views ... 8 Front View ...
  • Page 8 ...23 Color ...24 USING THE MODES ...26 LCD Screen display ...26 Still shooting mode display ...26 Video shooting mode display...28 Scene mode...30 Sport...30 Child...30 Indoor...30 Leaf ...30 Snow...31 Beach...31 ...31 Glass...31 Museum ...31 Landscape...31 Night landscape...31 Night portrait ...31 Return to the scene mode palette ...32 Panorama mode...32 Face detection...35 PLAYBACK...36...
  • Page 9 Continuous shot...45 Grid ...45 Review...46 ...46 Histogram ...47 Bulb shutter ...47 Movie menu...48 Continuous AF ...48 Metering ...49 ...49 ...50 Protect ...50 Delete...51 DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) ...52 Text display...53 Trim...53 ...54 Rotate...54 Slide show ...55 Red-eye removal...56 Setup menu ...57 Format ...57 Beep...58 LCD brightness...59...
  • Page 10 Connecting to a PictBridge compatible printer ...67 Setting the USB mode...68 Using the PictBridge menu...70 Print with date ...70 Print without date ...71 Print index...72 Print DPOF...72 Exit ...73 Appendices ...74 ...74 Error messages ...78 Troubleshooting...80 ...66...

  • Page 11: Getting Ready

    GETTING READY be damaged, please contact your vendor. Camera Rechargeable User Manual Wrist strap Lithium-ion battery USB cable AV cable Battery charger CD-ROM Warranty card...

  • Page 12: Camera Views

    Camera views Front View Back View Navigation Pad...

  • Page 13: Top View

    Top View power Flash Lens AF assist beam/Timer indicator Left View LCD screen Status LED Mode dial Face detection AF button Menu button Erase button 10 Exposure compensation/ Up button 11 Macro mode/ Right button Bottom View memory card battery 12 Self-timer/ Down button 13 Flash mode/ Left button 16 Power button...

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery 1. Place the battery into the charger as shown. 2. Plug one end of the connecting cable into the charger base. 3. Plug the other end of the connecting cable into a wall outlet. Leave the battery to charge until the charger light goes green.
  • Page 15 2. Insert the battery while observing the correct polarity. Use the side of battery to press down the stopper as shown, allowing the battery to be inserted properly. 3. Close the battery compartment. Battery capacity decreases with usage...

  • Page 16: Inserting An Sd/Sdhc Card

    Inserting an optional SD/SDHC card 1. Open the battery compartment. Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use of 64MB to 4GB memory cards from Panasonic and Toshiba is recommended for reliable data storage. 2. Insert an optional SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot as shown.
  • Page 17 3. Close the battery compartment. To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery compartment and gently push the card to release it. Pull the card carefully. Press the Power button to turn the camera button again. Power Button power When turned on, the camera will enter the mode according to the mode dial setting.

  • Page 18: Using The Mode Dial

    Using the Mode Dial modes with ease. All the available modes are listed as follows. Mode Name Icon Auto Movie Image Stabili- Scene Portrait Panorama Manual grammed automatic settings.) Switch to view the pictures/videos stored on the memory card and internal memory.

  • Page 19: Setting Display Language, Date, And Time

    Setting display language, date, and time To set the language ,date and time, the following settings need to be configured in the Setup menu. • Date and Time • Display language To access the Setup menu, do the following: 1 .Press Power to turn the camera on. 2.

  • Page 20: Setting The Language

    2. Press the Left/Right and use the Up/Down to adjust the value. 3. Press the Setting the Language 1. Use the Up/Down to select Language. Then press the Right to enter the setting. 2. Use the navigation buttons to select the desired language.

  • Page 21: About The Lcd Screen

    About the LCD screen When you turn the camera on, various icons are shown on the 2.5” LCD screen to indicate the current camera settings and status. To learn more about the displayed icons, see “LCD Screen display” on page 26. LCD Screen notes: Extremely high-precision technology had been used to manufacture the LCD screen...

  • Page 22: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Shooting in Auto mode Auto tos. While operating in this mode, the camera results. To start shooting, do the following: 1. Set the mode dial to Auto mode ( 2. Press Power to turn the camera on. 3. Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.

  • Page 23: Using The Self-Timer

    Flash modes. • • • • Using the self-timer To enable the self-timer function, press the Left/ Down/Self-timer to select 2-second timer delay, 10-second timer delay, or a continuous shot. • 2-second timer delay A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.

  • Page 24: Using Macro Mode

    Using Macro mode In Macro mode, you can capture tiny details of the subject at a very close range. Press the Right/Macro • Macro Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the lens. Exposure compensation The exposure compensation allows you to the best result of photos.

  • Page 25: Advanced Function Menu

    Advanced function menu WB (White Balance) The white balance allows the user to adjust source to ensure faithful color reproduction. To set the white balance, do the following: 1. Press the button to enter the Function WB function is selected. 2.

  • Page 26: Iso

    The ISO function allows you to set the camera sensor sensitivity to light. To improve the ISO value is required. On the other hand, a lower ISO value is needed when in bright conditions. To set the ISO value, do the following: 1.
  • Page 27 To set the image quality, do the following: 1. Press the button to enter the Function menu. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight the Quality function. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a desired setting. Three options are available.

  • Page 28: Color

    3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a resolution. The following options are available: • 0.3M: 640x480 • 1M: 1024x768 • 2M: 1600x1200 • 3M: 2048x1536 • 4M: 2272x1704 • 5M(16:9): 3088x1737 (16:9) • 6M (3:2): 3088x2058 (3:2) • 7M: 3088x2320 4.
  • Page 29 2. Use Up/Down to select an option. The following options are available: • • • Sepia • Vivid 4. Press the setting.

  • Page 30: Using The Modes

    USING THE MODES LCD Screen display Still shooting mode display Mode: 1 Shooting mode icon Auto Panorama Scene 2 Scene icon (only available for 3 Light metering method 4 EV indicator 5 Self-timer indicator Manual Portrait Scene Sport Children Glass Indoor Museum Leaf...
  • Page 31 6 Macro mode indicator Macro mode 7 Flash mode indicator Slow Synchro Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro 8 Battery status 9 Mode name switched to. 10 Remaining number of photos that can be 11 Warning icon Appears when the camera is held un- steadily.

  • Page 32: Video Shooting Mode Display

    Video shooting mode display Mode: 1 Shooting mode icon 2 Light metering method Spot AE Center-Weight Ai AE 3 EV indicator 4 Self-timer indicator 2-second self-timer 10-second self-timer Continuous shot 5 Macro mode indicator Macro mode 6 Battery status 7 Mode name switched to.

  • Page 33: Playback Mode Display

    14 Record icon 15 Memory card/internal memory indicator For best movie results, the use of SD cards is recommended. Movie recordings using internal memory are subject to quality degradations. While movie recording is in progress, optical will remain available. Playback mode display Mode: 15 Exposure value 16 Memory capacity...

  • Page 34: Scene Mode

    Scene mode In 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. To enter the scene mode, turn the mode dial to Scene mode.

  • Page 35: Snow

    Snow For shooting snow scenes. Balances the white scenery. Sunset For shooting sunsets. Vivid reproduction of red and yellow. Fireworks speed is slower than normal. Glass For shooting objects behind transparent glass. Museum For shooting in museums or places where Landscape For shooting landscapes.

  • Page 36: Return To The Scene Mode Palette

    Return to the scene mode palette 1. In Scene mode, press the enter the Function menu. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight the Scene mode selection. 3. Press the button to return to the scene mode palette. You can also set the Image Quality and Image details on the options, refer to “Advanced function menu”...
  • Page 37 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select which side to record from; left to right or right to left. Then press the button. and press the shutter button. 4. The frame record icon will display under the focus frame to indicate the number of 5.
  • Page 38 pictures that would otherwise be blurred. 1.Switch the mode dial to ( 2.Press Shutter halfway to focus on the subject. 3.Press Shutter fully to capture the image. under ( 1.Switch the mode dial to ( 2.Press Menu, and use Up/Down to select 3.Press start shooting the movie.

  • Page 39: Face Detection

    Face Detection The Face Detection mode will detect the faces of persons in a photo so that the faces will be as clear as possible. 1.In Shooting mode, press Detection. 2.Hold the camera securely, and point the camera towards the subject to start the face detection process.

  • Page 40: Playback

    PLAYBACK Viewing photos and videos To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen: 1. Turn your camera to 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 41 guide appears on the screen. You can use the navigation pad to perform the functions ac- cordingly. use the Left/Right navigation buttons to Volume will be muted when using the...

  • Page 42: Editing Video

    Editing video Press the Edit program button to enter the following screen and use the buttons on Down navigation buttons to select a button. 1. Select the button and use the Left/ Right navigation buttons to specify the 2. Select the button and use the Left/ Right navigation buttons to specify the 2.

  • Page 43: Thumbnail View

    • Back the Edit screen. 5. Press the setting. To exit the Edit screen, select the ton and press the button. Edited video must be at least 1 second long to be saved. of available memory, up to 30 minutes of footage can be recorded per movie Thumbnail view When in Playback...

  • Page 44: (For Still Pictures Only)

    magnify photos up to 8X. 1. Turn your camera to Playback mode. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a photo to magnify. position ( ) once. appear on the screen. 5. Use the navigation buttons to pan across the image.

  • Page 45: Using The Erase Button

    Using the Delete button button for you to delete photos or video- clips without entering the Playback menu. To delete a photo or video: 1. Turn your camera to Playback mode. 2. Use the navigation buttons to select the photo/video clip you want to delete. 3.

  • Page 46: Using The Menus

    USING THE MENUS Still menu Mode: In still shooting modes, press the to enter the Still menu. 1. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to scroll through the menu items. 2. Press the Right navigation button to enter the submenu. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select an option.

  • Page 47: Af Mode(Auto-Focus Mode)

    AF mode(Auto-Focus mode) Use this setting to control the auto-focus 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 the focus point. AF-assist beam tions.

  • Page 48: Cont. Af(Continuous Af)

    Cont. AF (Continuous AF) Use this setting to turn On or Off the auto continuous focus function when shooting on a moving subject. Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Use this setting to select an area for the exposure to be obtained. Three options are available: •...

  • Page 49: Continuous Shot

    Cont. Shot (Continuous shot) Use this setting to perform continuous shoot- ing. An extended press of the shutter button is required. Four options are available: • Off: Capture a single shot only. • 5 shot: Capture up to 5 consecutive pictures.

  • Page 50: Review

    Quick Review ture stays on the LCD screen for an adjustable period of time. Three options are available: • 1 Sec • 2 Sec • 3 Sec Digital zoom Use this setting to enable or disable the digi-...

  • Page 51: Histogram

    Histogram enable or disable the histogram display on the LCD screen. Slow Shutter as long as you push down the shutter button. So, you are in complete control of the exposure. • Manual: To set a long exposure time between 2~30 sec.

  • Page 52: Movie Menu

    Movie menu Mode: In movie shooting mode, press the to enter the Movie menu. 1. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to scroll through the menu items. 2. Press the Right navigation button to enter the submenu. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select an option.

  • Page 53: Metering

    Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) See “Expo Metering“ section on page 44. Stabilization See “Stabilization“ section on page 34.

  • Page 54: Protect

    Mode: enter the Playback menu. 1. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to scroll through the menu items. 2. Press the Right navigation button to enter the setting. Refer to the following sections for more de- tailed information on each setting. button to Protect To prevent pictures or videos being erased...

  • Page 55: Delete

    To protect/unprotect a picture or video: 1. Turn your camera to Playback mode and display the picture or video that you would 2. Select the Protect setting from the Playback menu as described previously. 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.

  • Page 56: Dpof(Digital Print Order Format)

    3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select One, and press the Right navigation button. 4. Use the button to select Yes the deletion or Back to cancel. 5. Press the and exit the menu. 1. Select the Delete setting from the Playback menu as described previously.

  • Page 57: Text Display

    Info. Box (Information Box) Use this setting to enable or disable the text information will be displayed on the screen: histogram display, aperture value, shutter quality, and ISO value. Trim The trim setting allows you to trim a picture to adjust the part that you desired and save it as a new picture.

  • Page 58: Rotate

    3. Press the Shutter button to save what you see on the LCD screen as a new picture, or button to cancel and return to the Playback menu. Resize picture. 1. Select the Resize setting from the Playback menu as described previously. 2.

  • Page 59: Slide Show

    Playback menu as described previously. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a picture to rotate. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the direction for rotation or Back to cancel and return to the Playback menu. 4. Press the The rotated image will be saved as a new intact in memory.

  • Page 60: Red-Eye Removal

    to select Start to run the slideshow or Cancel to return to the Playback menu. 4. Press the Red-eye removal your photos. 1. Select the Red-eye removal setting from the Playback menu as described previously. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select the image for which red-eyes will be removed.

  • Page 61: Setup Menu

    Setup menu Mode: The Setup menu is available in all modes. Press the button in any modes, then use the navigation buttons to select the Setup menu. 1. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to scroll through the menu items. 2. Press the Right navigation button to enter the setting.

  • Page 62: Beep

    2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select Yes or No, and press the 3. The current media is formatted. Beep Use this setting to adjust the volume of beep when buttons are pressed and change the tones for shutter, buttons, self-timer, and To change this setting: button 1.

  • Page 63: Lcd Brightness

    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. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to adjust the brightness level. Then press the Power Saver This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your...

  • Page 64: Date/Time

    3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to specify the idle period before automatic following idle periods. • LCD power: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, and Always on. • Camera power: 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and Always on. 4.

  • Page 65: File Numbering

    File Numbering After capturing photos or videos, the camera whether the number should continue on from the memory card. 1. Select the File numbering setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No. Then press the Language See “Setting the Language“...

  • Page 66: (Internal Memory To Memory Card)

    select NTSC or PAL. Then press the The video output signal can be switched to 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 if an incorrect video system is selected.

  • Page 67: Reset

    Reset Settings Use this setting to restore the camera to its default settings. 1. Select the Reset setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No. Then press the FW Ver.(Firmware version) Use this setting to view the current camera 1.

  • Page 68: Connections

    CONNECTIONS Connecting to a TV necting the AV cable. By using the AV cable, you can view the captured images on a TV. Follow the steps below to connect the supplied AV cable to a TV. 1. Connect one end of the AV cable to the USB/AV OUT port on your camera.

  • Page 69: Connecting To A Pc

    Connecting to a PC By using the USB cable, you can transfer the captured photos and videos to a PC. Follow the steps below to connect the camera to a PC. turned on. 2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB/AV OUT port on your camera.

  • Page 70: Setting The Usb Mode

    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 with a PC. 1. Press the button and use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select USB Connect, and then press the Right navigation button.

  • Page 71: Connecting To A Pictbridge Compatible Printer

    Connecting to a PictBridge compatible printer With the PictBridge function on your camera, you can print the captured photos directly with a PictBridge compatible printer using the supplied USB cable, without the need for a PC. printer are turned on. 2.

  • Page 72: Setting The Usb Mode

    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 with a Printer. 1. Press the button and use Up/Down to select USB Connect, and then press the Right navigation button.
  • Page 73 The above error message would also appear if the USB mode were set incorrectly, in which case you should disconnect the USB cable, sure that the Printer is turned on, and then try connecting the USB cable again.

  • Page 74: Using The Pictbridge Menu

    Using the PictBridge menu After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge menu appears. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a menu item, and press the Right navigation button to enter. Refer to the following sections for more de- tailed information on each setting.

  • Page 75: Print Without Date

    2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos. 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 cancel.

  • Page 76: Print Index

    displayed image. 4. Press the button and the following screen appears. 5. Select Yes cancel. Then press the 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.

  • Page 77: Print Dpof

    Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) selection of photos for printing using the DPOF settings before hand. See “DPOF” section on page 52. 1. Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu. The following screen appears. 2. Select Yes cancel. Then press the Exit To exit the PictBridge menu, select Exit.

  • Page 78: Appendices

    Appendices Image Sensor Lens Focal Length F = F number Lens Construction Optical Zoom Focusing Range Digital Zoom Number of Still Image Recording Pixels Movie 7.07 Megapixels 7.40 Megapixels [1/2.5” Charge Coupled Device (CCD)] 6.4mm (Wide) ~ 19.2mm (Tele) [38mm (Wide) ~ 114mm (Tele)] F3.5 (Wide) ~ F4.3 (Tele) 13 elements in 10 groups Normal: 60cm ~...
  • Page 79 Image Compression DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support File Format Still Image Movie Audio Shooting Modes Face-detection Red-eye Removal Panorama Stitching LCD Display ISO Sensitivity Best, Fine, Normal Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Image Compression: MPEG4, Audio: G.711 [Monoaural] WAVE [Monoaural] (Max 60 seconds) Museum, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait), Panorama, Portrait 2.5 inch LTPS (low-temperature polycrystalline silicon)
  • Page 80 AF Method Light Metering Method Exposure Control Method Exposure Compensation Shutter Speed Continuous Shooting White Balance Control Internal Flash (Shooting Range) tion Spot (Fixed to center of frame) ±2 EV in 1/3 steps 4 ~ 1/2000 second (Manual 30 seconds) Approx.
  • Page 81 Recording Media Other Features Power Battery Charger Shooting Capability (Battery Performance) Operation Environment Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass Internal Memory: 26MB SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 4GB support) PictBridge, Exif Print Support, Multi-language Support (11 languages) USB2.0/AV-OUT (Integrated Proprietary Connector), DC-IN Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery GB-20, 3.7V 750mAh Output Voltage : DC 4.2V, 500mA"...

  • Page 82: 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 Explanation • The memory card is not inserted. • The memory card is not formatted. (See P.57) •...
  • Page 83 Messages Card is not formatted, format? This image cannot be deleted Cannot record movie Warning!! Camera recording, please wait. Warning!! Battery exhausted. No connection Print error Cannot print Explanation • The picture or video you are trying to delete is protected. •...

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Camera does not turn on. during operation. The picture is blurred. Images, video clips, and saved. Possible causes • The battery has run out. • The battery is not in- serted correctly. • The battery has run out. •...
  • Page 85 Problem pressing the shutter but- ton. Images cannot print from the connected printer. Possible causes • The memory card is full. • No available space to • The mode dial is in Play- back mode. • The camera is not con- nected to the printer correctly.

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