User Manual E1486TW Getting Started Digital Camera Basic Operation Camera Function Controls Playback Menu Descriptions Camera Connectivity Appendix...
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FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Declaraton of Conformty FCC Statement Model Name: E1486TW This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Trade Name: GE limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Responsible Party: General Imaging Co.
• In places where the camera can be exposed directly to batteries. sunlight or subject to high temperatures, e.g., inside a • Use only the GE charger included with this camera and its closed car in summer. packaging to charge the lithium battery.
Before You Start Preface Safety Information Thank you for purchasing this GE digital camera. Please read Please read the following important information carefully this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future before using the product. reference.
This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your periods of time. GE digital camera. Every effort has been made to ensure that • Download all pictures and remove the batteries from the contents of this manual are accurate, however General...
LCD Screen Information The LCD touch-screen (touch panel) can be used to operate If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with the camera. the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the following situations arise, take the recommended immediate When you turn the camera on, various icons are shown on the action indicated below: LCD screen to indicate the current camera settings and status.
Contents Warning..............i Inserting an Optional SD/SDHC Card ...... 13 Turning On and Off ............15 Safety Precautions ..........ii Control Touch Panel ............ 15 Before You Start ..........1 Time and Language Setup ......... 17 Time Setup ............. 17 Preface ................1 Language Setup ...........
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Camera Function Controls ......33 Night Landscape Mode......44 Macro Mode ..........44 Shooting in Auto Mode ........33 Auto Mode ..........44 Using the Zoom Function ......... 33 Scene Mode ............45 Picture Size Setup ..........34 Sport ............46 Flash Mode ............
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Disconnect the USB Cable ........81 Copy to Card ............71 Reset Settings ............72 Appendices ............82 FW Version ............72 Specifications: E1486TW ..........82 Camera Connection .........73 Error Messages ............86 Connect Your Camera to a HDMI TV Troubleshooting............88 To View Videos .............
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. CD-ROM Warranty Card Wrist Strap Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Charger USB Cable Battery...
Identifying the Components Front Vew Back Vew Rght Vew...
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Top Vew Bottom Vew Flash Shutter Button Left Vew Lens Zoom Wheel Tripod Mount Point AF assist beam/Timer indicator Speaker LCD Screen Memory Card/Battery Compartment Power Button HDMI Port Power Indicator USB/AV Port Playback Button Wrist Strap Mount...
Charging the Battery 1. Place the battery into the charger as shown. Leave the battery to charge until the charger light turns green. (To maximize battery life, the first charge should 2. Plug the one end of the connecting cable (plug adapter) be at least 4 hours) into the charger base (the plug adapter may vary in different countries, please subject to the actual object).
Inserting the Battery 1. Open the battery compartment. 2. Insert the battery while observing the correct polarity. Use the side of battery to press down the stopper as shown, allowing the battery lock into place properly.
3. Gently close the battery compartment. Slide the door to Inserting an Optional SD/SDHC Card the right into the lock position. 1. Open the battery compartment. Battery capacity decreases with usage. Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use of 64MB to 16GB memory cards from recognized manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and Toshiba are recommended for reliable data storage.
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2. Insert the optional SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot 3. Close the battery compartment. as shown. To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery compartment and gently push the card to release it. Pull the card out carefully.
Turning On and Off Control Touch Panel Press the Power button to turn on the camera. To turn off the The LCD screen is also a touch panel and has camera control camera, press the Power button again. buttons integrated into it. Touch panel Power button When the camera is turned on for the first time, it is...
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Operating Method of Touch Screen Slide The LCD of E1486TW camera is touch screen and the screen When switching and scaling photos, use the finger pulp to slide should be controlled by finger. The operating methods of finger on the relevant direction on the touch screen (for example: vary from the operation item.
Time and Language Setup Language Setup: Before you start using the camera, the language and time must be configured. 1. Press the up/down arrow key on each page to select your language. Tme setup: 1. Press the up/down arrows to set the time and date. 2.
Move Mode On-Screen Icons: 18 Expo Metering Mode Spot Mode Icon: Center AiAE 19 Face Detection / Blink Detection Icon 20 EV Indicator 21 ISO Manual mode) (only available under 22 WB (white balance) Display (only available under Manual mode) 23 Color Effect Display Manual mode) (only available under...
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For best results the use of an SD memory card is Macro mode off recommended when shooting a movie. The camera's built-in memory is limited and may cause stuttering and Macro mode on noise if used for movie recording. 7 Screen Display DISP Icon (please refer to Screen Dsplay on page 24) 8 EV indicator While recording, the optical zoom is fixed but the digital...
Screen Dsplay Touch the icon at the bottom right corner to change the display content on the screen: Show Grid Hide Grid 2. Movie Mode When in shooting mode, touch the to change between the two on-screen displays: 1. Shooting Mode When in shooting mode, touch the to change between the four on-screen displays:...
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4. Playback Mode 3. Scene Mode When in playback mode, touch the to change between When in Scene mode, the icon at the bottom right is the two on-screen displays: displayed as the scene selection icon: Open Advanced Functions Show text message For more information about settings within scene selection, refer to Scene Mode on page 45.
Basic Operation How to Take Pictures 1. Hold the camera firmly. 3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the center of the viewing object, then completely depress the shutter button to capture the image. 2. Determine the range and subject of your photo by finding 4.
Focus Controls Tps to Preventng Blurry Images When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera Inadvertent moving of the camera during image capturing is will automatically focus on the viewing object (Auto Focus). called “camera shake”; on the other hand, Movements by the main object during image capture is called “object blur”.
2. Object Blur How to Playback Images The camera provides a hotkey to quickly playback the images you've captured. To view captured images and movies on the LCD: 1. Press the Playback button to switch the camera to Playback mode. The screen will then show the last taken picture or movie segment.
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2. Touch and slide left or right on the touch screen to view images or movies stored on the memory card or built-in memory. 3. When a movie has been taken, the icon will appear on the bottom center of the touch screen. Press the play button to start playback of the movie.
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Adjust movie playback time: 2. You can touch and slide the volume control bar to adjust playback volume. 1. When playing a movie, you can adjust the movie playback time by touching When you adjust playback time or volume by sliding the control, make sure your finger is moving laterally on the corresponding bar.
How to Delete Images In Playback mode, touch and hold the button until the Delete movies delete button appears. Touch the button to access the Delete menu; Under Delete option, you can delete images using Sngle Delete or Specified Delete. 3.
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icon during Playback indicates the picture is currently protected and the buttons in the delete option menu cannot be selected. For Protecton Settng on files, please refer to the instructions on page 63. 3. After touching the delete button, select the thumbnails of images and movies you wish to delete and touch OK.
Camera Function Controls Shooting in Auto Mode Using the Zoom Function Auto mode is the easiest mode to use to take pictures. While Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes and digital zoom.
Picture Size Setup The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A The larger the number of recorded pixels, the better higher image resolution allows you to print that image in the image quality. The smaller the number of recorded larger sizes without degrading the image.
Flash Mode Touch the button on the screen to enter the Setup menu Auto Flash • and switch between 6 flash modes: The camera will automatically control the flash based on lighting conditions. • Red-eye Reducton The camera will pre-flash to reduce Red-eye. Forced Flash •...
Slow Synchro Flash • Macro Mode The camera will use background expo metering as basis for accurate foreground and background In Macro mode, you can capture more details of an object exposure levels. when shooting at a close proximity. 1. Touch the button on the screen to access the Macro mode setup menu: 2.
Face Detection Face Detection and Auto Focus can be used in shooting 2. Press to select from three options: mode to automatically focus on a subject's face and optimize exposure. When Smile Detection is enabled, the camera will • Face Detection: Off automatically take the picture when the subject smiles.
Self-Timer Mode To use Self Portrait Timer: 2. Press the button to select from three options: 1. In Shooting Mode, Touch the button at the bottom • Self-timer: off right of the screen until the self-portrait button appears. • Self-timer: 2 sec A single picture will be shot 2 seconds after the shutter is pressed.
EV Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation adjusts the exposure value for best The onscreen text shows the current value when picture results. To change the exposure value: touching the minus button to lower the exposure setting. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to 1.
WB (White Balance) The white balance allows the user to adjust the color tem- 2. Press the icon to select from 7 modes: perature under different light sources to ensure accurate • Auto color reproduction.(The WB setting is only available when the camera is in the Manual mode).
The ISO function allows you to set the camera sensor sensitiv- 2. Press the icon to enter the ISO setup menu. ity to light. To improve the performance in darker environ- 3. Select an ISO level on the screen, Auto, 0, 00, 00, 00, ments, a higher ISO value is required.
Color Effect The color effect will let you add art effects directly to your 2. Press the icon to enter the color effect setup menu pictures. You can try different color combinations to change with a total of 4 selectable modes: the mood of the picture.
ASCN Mode In the "ASCN" mode (Auto Scene Mode), different conditions Icon Mode name Icon Mode name are detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will Night Landscape be automatically selected. Landscape Mode Mode Follow these steps to enter 'ASCN' mode: Portrait mode Macro Mode ASCN button in the shooting menu...
Landscape Mode Macro Mode For landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure To capture object detail for close-ups, ASCN will automatically to match the background. adjust the focus. Portrat mode Auto Mode For portraits, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure and The camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus to skin tones to give clear pictures.
Scene Mode In Scene mode, you can select from a total of 12 scene types to match your needs. Just select the right scene for the occa- sion and the camera will automatically adjust to the optimal settings. 1. Touch the mode button in the upper left corner of the screen.
Sport Leaf For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp action shots without For plants. Capture brilliant shots of greenery and blossoms. blur. Sunset Indoor For sunsets. Capture subjects in strong sunlight. For indoors. Reduce blur and improve color accuracy. Glass Snow For objects behind transparent glass. For snow scenes.
Panorama Mode Panorama mode allows you to create a panoramic picture. The camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using the individual shots that you take. To use Panorama mode: 1. Touch the mode button in the upper left corder, then press Panorama mode 2.
For best results, the use of a tripod is recommended. Portrait Mode When you have taken the first image, be sure to avoid In this mode, the camera will optimise the exposure and focus moving the camera too fast as it may lead to stitch for portrait photos taking in normal conditions.
Playback Mode Thumbnail View In Playback mode, turn the zoom control to display thumbnails to adjust its position appearing in the screen after zoom in. of pictures and video clips on the LCD screen. 3. When the selected image is zoomed in, touch and press 1.
Picture Orientation Slideshow You can use this function to rotate the orientation of a In Playback mode, touch the button on the lower right selected image. This can be done in the following ways: hand corner of the screen to access the Playback menu. Touch Sldeshow button to enter the slideshow playback Performng mage rotaton wth the mode.
Rotate an mage wth touch control: Red-Eye Removal 1. In Playback mode, after you have confirmed the orientation of image rotation, touch the screen from Point 1 and move The camera provides the Red-eye removal function that your finger in a clockwise movement or anticlockwise allows you to easily remove any red-eye effect in the pictures.
Picture Resize This setting allows you to resize the Picture in a specific After resizing the image, the new image will be saved resolution and save it as a new image. as a new file. The original image will be kept in the memory.
Picture Cropping The picture crop function allows you to crop a desired portion A photo which is edited for image rotation cannot be of the image and save it as a new file. trimmed. 1. In Playback mode, touch the button at the bottom right of the screen and then page down.
Text Display HDR-High Dynamic Range Text information include current image number/total number With HDR function, exposure homogenizing can be performed of images, file name, date and time captured, shutter speed, on the taken pictures. By optimizing details of highlighted ISO speed, EV, image resolution, WB (White Balance) and so and darker parts on the picture that might be overexposed or forth.
Operational Menus Photograph Setting Mode icon: In the Photograph mode, touch the button on the screen directly to show the Photograph Configuration. In any photograph mode, touch the button to enter set up menu. Changing settings: 1. Touch and slide up or down on the touch screen to scroll through each menu page.
There are four options: • 0 Sec • 0 Sec • Mn • Mn When the continuous shot mode is active, the flash will not function in order to allow faster shutter speed. Qualty Picture quality setup can adjust the compression ratio of images saved.
AF Mode Expo Meterng Use this setting to select a particular exposure area. Use this setting to control the auto-focus. There are 3 options available: There are three options: • Single-AF: A focus frame appears at the center of the LCD •...
Dgtal Zoom Quck Revew This setting allows you to turn on/off the digital zoom function. This setting allows you to have a quick review of the image When the digital zoom is turned off, only the optical zoom is after taking a picture. You can change the length of time the available.
Date Imprnt AF Assst Beam Add the date and time label to the image when shooting. Use this setting to assist focusing in dark conditions. Select On to turn on the AF Assist Beam, or Off to disable the function. •...
Blnk Detecton (The Slow Shutter is only available under the Manual mode With Blink Detection active, a warning message appears on the screen when the camera detects that a person's eyes are closed.(shown for 3 sec) • To set the exposure time: Touch the button •...
OIS Stablzaton Turning on the OIS Stabilization will avoid blurred images caused by hand shake and deliver sharper photos. (This function is not available in panorama mode.) Contnuous ON • In shootng • • Shooting in a windy or unstable environment (such as moving vehicle) may cause blurred images.
Movie Recording Setup When you have set image size to 1280x720, the Mode icon: maximum video recording time will be 29 minutes. When the movie recording is active, touch the button on the screen to enter the Move recordng setup. Expo Metering Setup: Image quality setup: Touch the desired expo metering option.
Playback Setup Menu Protect In Playback mode, touch the button on the lower right hand corner of the screen until the button appears; touch This setting allows you to protect and lock one or more the Return button to go to the Playback Setup menu. pictures or movies from being erased.
4. You may repeat the steps above to protect other picture(s) Delete or video(s), or you may press the return key to go back to The camera provides two deleting options. the previous page. Files that are deleted cannot be recovered. Protect all images: 1.
DPOF (Dgtal Prnt Order Format) Delete All: The DPOF setting defines which captured images on the 1. In Playback mode, press the button. storage card are to be printed, together with information 2. Select Delete when the sub-menu appears, select All. on the number of copies or other image information such 3.
Sldeshow Camera Setting Menu This setting allows you to view all pictures as a slideshow in the camera. Mode icon: 1. In playback mode, touch the tool button and then press Slideshow to enter the set up menu. The camera settng menu can be opened in all modes. Simply touch the button to show the Setting menu.
Format Memory Beep This setting allows you to adjust the volume of beep when The Format Memory function will erase all data on the buttons are pressed and change the tones for Shutter, Key, memory card and internal camera memory, including Self-timer, and Power-on/-off.
LCD Brghtness Power Saver Use this setting to adjust the brightness of your LCD screen. This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your battery. Follow the steps below 1. In the camera setting menu, select LCD Brightness. to turn off the LCD screen and camera automatically after a 2.
Date / Tme Zone Use this setting to change the date and time The World Time setting is a useful function on your overseas trips. This feature enables you to display the local time on the 1. In the camera settng menu, select Date/Tme. LCD screen while you are overseas.
Fle Numberng Language After capturing pictures or movies, the camera will automati- This setting allows you to set the language of the camera. cally save the file with a numeric suffix. This setting allows you 1. In the camera settng menu, select Language. to decide whether the numbers should continue from the last 2.
Vdeo System The TV output will not display properly if an incorrect video system is selected. Use this setting to determine your video system in the current area. Copy to Card 1. In the Camera Setting menu, Select the Vdeo System. Use this setting to copy the files stored in the internal memory 2.
Reset Settng FW Verson Use this option to restore the camera to the factory default Use this setting to view or update the current firmware ver- settings. sion of the camera. 1. In the camera settng menu, select Reset Settngs. 1.
Camera Connection Connect Your Camera to a HDMI TV to View Videos HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface), is a fully digital audio/video transmission interface, through which uncompressed audio and video signals are transmitted. Direct transmission of digital video signals to your TV reduces conversion loss and improves image viewing quality.
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Auto mode: The camera will automatically determine if the connected display supports 1080i resolution. If the display supports the resolution, select the resolution you prefer on the menu shown on the camera and the display will render the images at the specified resolution. If the display does not support the resolution, it will automatically render images at the highest Select resolution Select screen color format...
Connecting to the PC Transferring files to your PC Use the USB Cable and ArcSoft software (CD-ROM) supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to a computer. The computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive. Double-click My Computer icon on the Settng the USB Mode desktop to locate the removable drive and to copy the folders and files in the drive to a directory on your PC as you would...
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4. Connect the other end of the cable to an available USB port Windows operating system (Windows 2000, Windows XP, on your PC. Windows Vista, Windows 7.) Click the [Safely remove the hardware] icon and remove the USB connector according to the appeared menu. Macintosh Drag the untitled icon to the Trash.
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer 1. In the camera settng menu, select USB Connecton. PictBridge allows printing images from a memory card in a digital camera directly to a printer, 2. Select Prnter. Press the button to confirm. regardless of brand. To find out if a printer is Pict- Bridge compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check the manual for specifications.
Connectng the camera and prnter. If the camera is not connected to a PictBridge compatible printer, the following error message will appear on the LCD 1. Make sure both the camera and printer are turned on. screen. 2. Connect one end of the supplied USB Cable to the USB port on your camera.
Using the PictBridge Menu After setting the USB mode to printer, the DPS menu will Wth/Wthout the pcture date prnted appear. When you have set the date and time in the camera, all pic- tures you have taken will be saved with the date and time. See the following steps to print out the pictures with date/time.
Prnt Index 3. Use the button to select the print quantity of the selected image. This function allows you to print all images in the camera in a thumbnail index. 4. Press the button to confirm when all images have been set.
Prnt DPOF Images Dsconnect the USB Cable To print DPOF images, you need to select the images for the Select the USB Dsconnectng icon at the upper right DPOF setting in advance. Refer to DPOF section on page 65. corner of the screen to exit the DPS menu. The screen shows the ‘Disconnect the USB Cable’...
Appendices Specifications : E1486TW "Design and specifications are subject to change without notice." Effective Image Sensor Pixels 14.1 Megapixels Image Sensor 14.2 Megapixels [1/2.3” Charge Coupled Device (CCD)] Focal Length F = 5.1mm (Wide) ~ 40.8mm (Tele) 35mm film equivalent...
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Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Still Image Exif 2.2 (JPEG) File Format Movie Image Compression: MPEG4, Audio: G.711 [Monaural] Audio WAVE [Monaural] (Max 60 seconds) Auto, Manual, Portrait, Movie, Panorama, ASCN, Scene (Sport, Indoor, Snow, Shooting Modes Fireworks, Museum, Night Landscape, Children, Leaf, Sunset, Glass, Landscape, Night Portrait), Stabilization mode Smile Detection...
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AF Method Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection+AE, AF Assist Light (On/Off) Light Metering Method Auto Expo Metering (AiAE), Center Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame) Exposure Control Method ProgramAE (AE-lock available) Exposure Compensation ±2 EV in 1/3 steps Shutter Speed 4 ~ 1/2000 second (Manual 30s) Continuous Shooting...
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Internal Memory: 18MB Recording Media SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 16GB support) Other Features PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-language Support, HD Still Output Jacks USB2.0/AV-OUT (Integrated Proprietary Connector), HDMI socket Power Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery GB-10 (D016), 3.7V 700mAh Shooting Capability (Battery Performance) Approx.
Error Messages Messages Explanaton No card • The memory card is not inserted. Card error • The memory card is not formatted. Card full • The memory card is full and cannot store any new images. Write protect • The memory card is write-protected. Picture error •...
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Messages Explanaton Card is not formatted, format? • Confirm whether the memory card should be formatted. This image cannot be deleted • The picture or video you are trying to delete is protected. Cannot record movie • The write protection switch in the memory card is set to the “LOCK” position. Warning! Camera recording, please wait.
Troubleshooting Problem Possble causes Soluton Camera does not turn on. • The battery has run out. • Charge the battery or replace with a fully charged battery. • The battery is not inserted correctly. • Re-insert the battery observing the correct polarity.
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Problem Possble causes Soluton No picture is taken when pressing • The memory card is full. • Replace the memory card with a new one or the shutter button. clean off current memory card. • No available space to store the files.