GE C1440W User Manual
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Page 1: User Manual
User Manual imagination at work GE Digital Camera Getting Started Smart Series : C1440W Basic Operation Camera Function Controls Playback Using the Menus Camera Connectivity Appendix... -
Page 2: Warning
For customers in the U.S.A. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Declaration of Conformity FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Model Name: C1440W Trade Name: FCC Statement Responsible Party: General Imaging Co. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Camera Notes: • Do not expose the battery to water and take particular care to keep the terminals dry. Do not store or use the camera in the following environments: • Do not heat the battery or throw it into a fire. •... -
Page 4: Before You Start
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 this product. reference. •... -
Page 5: About This Manual
• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended About This Manual periods. • Download all pictures and remove the batteries from This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your the camera if you are going to store the camera for long GE digital camera. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS WARNING ............... i Set Display Language ............ 13 Set Date/Time ..............14 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........ii About the LCD Screen ............. 15 BEFORE YOU START ..........1 Using the Modes ..........16 Preface ..................1 Display Setting ................. 16 Copyright ................1 LCD Screen Display .............. - Page 7 Beach ................. 25 Night Portrait ..............26 Sketch ................26 Sunset ................25 Anti-shake ................ 26 Fireworks ................25 Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) ............27 Night Landscape ............. 25 Snow .................. 25 BASIC OPERATION ..........29 Children ................25 Shooting in Auto Mode ............29 ID ..................
- Page 8 Thumbnail View ............... 35 Movie Mode Menu ..............45 Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) ....36 Image Pixel ............... 45 Using the Delete Button ............37 Playback Menu ................. 46 Protect ................46 USING THE MENUS ..........38 Delete ................
- Page 9 Format Memory ............... 53 Print without Date ............62 Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to Print Index ................ 63 memory card)..............54 Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ..... 64 File Numbering ..............54 Exit ..................64 Reset Settings ..............55 APPENDICES ............65 FW Version (Firmware version) ........
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Page 10: Getting Ready
GETTING READY Package Contents 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 CD-ROM (Optional) Wrist Strap USB Cable AA-size Alkaline Batteries... -
Page 11: Camera Views
Camera Views Front View Back View Right View... -
Page 12: Bottom View
Top View Bottom View Flash Delete/Down Button AF Assist Beam/Timer indicator Auto-Timer Shooting Button/Left Button Function/SET Button Lens USB/AV Port Left View LCD Screen Wrist Strap Mount Zoom Button Speaker Power Indicator Power Button Playback Button Movie button Menu Button Shutter Button Mode Selection Button Tripod Mount Point... -
Page 13: Insert The Battery And Sd/Sdhc Card (Card Not Included)
Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (card not included) 1. Open the battery compartment. Insert the battery while observing the correct polarity. - Page 14 3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory 4. Close the battery compartment. card slot as shown. 11 11...
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Page 15: Turning On And Off
Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use Turning On and Off of 64 MB to 32 GB memory cards from recognized manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and Toshiba Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn the are recommended for reliable data storage. -
Page 16: 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 for the first time. To set the display language and date/time, go to the following setup options in the General Setup Menu. •... -
Page 17: Set Date/Time
Set Date/Time 1. In the General Setup Menu, press Up/Down button to select Date/Time, press SET or Right button to enter setting mode. 2. Press Up/Down to select the date display mode, press right button to select the item to be set, press Up/Down button to select the required value. -
Page 18: About The Lcd Screen
About the LCD Screen When you turn the camera on, various icons are shown on the If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care LCD screen to indicate the current camera settings and status. with the liquid inside the monitor. If any of the following To learn more about the displayed icons, see “LCD Screen situations arise, take the recommended action display”... -
Page 19: Using The Modes
Using the Modes Display Setting Clean: Does not display any additional icons Press the button to toggle between these modes: Default, Grid, and Clean. Default mode: Display the camera parameters on screen 1234 -0.3 Grid: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram 1234 -0.3 16 16... -
Page 20: Lcd Screen Display
LCD Screen Display Still Picture Mode Display 1 Shooting Mode Icons Mode: Auto Mode Manual Mode Scene Mode Panorama Mode 2 Macro Mode 1234 x3.5 3 Zoom 4 Remaining number of pictures 5 SD Memory card/built-in memory 6 Battery Status 7 Image Size -0.3 8 White Balance... - Page 21 14 AF Mode 16 Self-Timer Single-AF 2sec Multi-AF 10sec 15 Flash Mode Smile Force Off 17 Continuous Shot Flash Auto Force Flash Slow Sync. Slow Sync. + Red-Eye Red-Eye Reduction...
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Page 22: Video Shooting Mode Display
Video Shooting Mode Display 5 Remaining time for video recording 6 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory Mode 7 Battery Status 8 Video Quality 9 Picture Color 10 Exposure Compensation (EV value) 00:56 11 Metering For optimal video shooting, it is recommended that a SD memory card be used. -
Page 23: Playback Mode Display
Playback Mode Display 1 DPOF File 2 File Protection Mode 3 Memory Space (this picture/total number of pictures) 4 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory 5 Battery Status 6 Zoom Magnification Area 6/45 7 Image Zoom Ratios 8 Image Zone 9 Shooting Date 10 Red-Eye Reduction 15:37 20 20... -
Page 24: Using The Mode Button
Using the Mode Button This GE camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to switch easily between different modes. After pressing the mode button to enter the mode selection menu, press the Left/Right button to choose the selected mode. Press the button to confirm your selection. -
Page 25: Shooting In Auto Mode
Shooting in Auto Mode Manual Mode Auto Mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While When selecting (Manual Exposure) Mode, you can set operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes EV/ISO. your photo settings for best results. 1. Press mode button to select Manual Exposure Mode press SET to confirm. -
Page 26: Panorama
Panorama Panorama Mode allows you to create a panoramic picture. The camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using the individual shots that you take. Follow these easy steps to create a panoramic picture: 1. Press mode button to select Panorama Mode ( 2. -
Page 27: Manual Scene Mode (Scn)
Manual Scene Mode (SCN) In Manual Scene Mode, you can select from a total of 23 scene types to match your needs. Select the desired scene for the occasion and the camera will automatically adjust the optimal settings for you. Press the SET button to enter Scene Mode. -
Page 28: Ascn
Mode name Description Identifies the scene automatically; Person, Backlighting, Landscape, Macro, Night Scene, Night Auto Scene Scene with subject, Auto. For landscapes. Vivid reproduction of green and blue. Landscape For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp action shots with minimal blur. This mode is not Sport recommended for shooting indoors. -
Page 29: Panning Shot
Mode name Description Produces background image blur that emphasizes the motion of the main subject. Panning Shot Text For taking pictures of text, documents or white boards. The best setting for portrait shooting, enables AE/AF for faces. Portrait For interesting fish eye effect. Fish Eye For taking pictures of large groups or in areas with uneven lighting. -
Page 30: Auto Scene Mode (Ascn)
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) In the "ASCN" mode, different recording conditions are detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be automatically selected. Icon Mode name Icon Mode name Landscape Mode Night Landscape Mode Portrait Mode Macro Mode Night Portrait Auto Mode 2. - Page 31 Mode name Description For landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure and reproduce vivid green and Landscape Mode blue colors. The best mode for shooting portraits at night and enables AE/AF for faces. Portrait Mode When you take portraits at night, or in low light conditions, ASCN will automatically adjust the Night Portrait exposure for people and night scenes.
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Page 32: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION Shooting in Auto Mode Using the Zoom Function Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions: operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes optical zoom and digital zoom. Press the Zoom button of the your photos for best results. -
Page 33: Basic Functions Menu
Basic Function Menu The Basic Function menu includes flash, self-timer, macro, and • Force Flash continuous capture. The flash will fire with each shot even if there is enough available light to take the photo without flash. Set the basic functions in the following steps: •... -
Page 34: Self-Timer Setting
Self-Timer Setting Use this function to take pictures at pre-set intervals. The • Self-timer Off camera shutter speed can be set for 2 seconds, 10 seconds or Disables the self-timer. by smile detection. • Self-timer 2sec 1. Press button to enter function menu. A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the Shutter button is pressed. -
Page 35: Macro Mode
Macro Mode SET Function Menu The Macro setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close- up photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects very The SET function menu of the camera includes EV, ISO. The close to the camera. appropriate function setting can give you better photographs and videos. -
Page 36: Set Function Menu
Blink Detection The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera's sensor to light. To improve the performance in Blink Detection is enabled by default unless disabled by the darker environments, a higher ISO value is required. On user. -
Page 37: Playback
PLAYBACK Viewing Photos and Videos To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD The operating instruction icons are as follows. screen: button to enter the Playback mode. The 1. Press the Increase Volume Decrease Volume last recorded photo or video clip will appear. Pause Rewind 2. -
Page 38: Thumbnail View
When playing a movie, press the Up/Down button to increase Thumbnail View or decrease the volume. To mute the audio, press and hold the Down button until the appears. When in playback mode, press on the zoom button to display thumbnail images of photos and videos on the screen. Zoom out Zoom in 00:00:47... -
Page 39: Using Zoom On Playback (For Still Pictures Only)
3. Use Up/Down/Left/Right button to select a picture or video Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) clip, press the SET button to return to the original size. The zoom buttons can also be used during playback. This If the indicator appears on the LCD, then a movie file allows you to magnify photos between 2x to 8x. -
Page 40: Using The Delete Button
Using the Delete Button In Playback Mode, you can press the Down/Delete button to 4. Select Delete One or the Back option with the Up/Down delete pictures or videos. button and press the SET button for confirmation. To delete pictures or videos: Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered. -
Page 41: Using The Menus
USING THE MENUS Still Menu Size Mode : The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A In any of the above Photo Modes, press the button to go func menu to the Photo Setup Menu. higher image resolution allows you to print that image in To adjust each setting: larger sizes without degrading the image quality. -
Page 42: Continuous Auto Focus (Af)
Continuous Capture Setting Continuous AF Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. After entering When Continuous AF is turned on, the camera will continually this mode, you can shoot multiple images by continuously adjust focus automatically in response to any camera or holding the shutter button down. -
Page 43: Focus Setting
Focus Setting Image Color Setting This setting allows you to select different modes for optimum Image color setting allows you to select different color effects. focus. Image color setting effect has the following 4 options: • Normal There are 2 options: •... -
Page 44: White Balance Setting
White Balance Setting 1. Press Left/Right button to select the following 7 modes: The White Balance Setting allows you to adjust the color • temperature for different lighting sources to ensure accurate color reproduction. • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluorescent •... -
Page 45: Setting Menu
Setting Menu Quality Mode : The camera's quality setting adjusts the compression ratio Press button to enter shooting menu. func menu of the images. Higher quality settings produce better quality 1. Press Up/Down button to switch among shooting menus photos, but will take up more memory space. and select setting menu. -
Page 46: Af-Assist Beam
AF-Assist Beam Digital Zoom This option can turn on or turn off the AF assist lamp. The AF Use this setting to enable or disable the Digital Zoom function. assist beam is useful for focusing in the dark or in low lighting When Digital Zoom is turned off, only the optical zoom is conditions. -
Page 47: Date Imprint
Date Imprint Quick Review Include a Date/Time stamp in the photo image. 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. • Off •... -
Page 48: Movie Mode Menu
Movie Mode Menu Image Pixel Mode : The quality of photos can be changed by selecting image resolution ratio. Press mode dial to select mode. 1. Press button to enter menu. func menu The speed requirements for reading and writing high resolution pixel images to a SD card are as follows: Image 2. -
Page 49: Playback Menu
Playback Menu Protect Mode : To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally In Playback mode, press the button to enter the func menu erased, use this setting to lock one or all of the files. Playback menu. 1. Press Up / Down button to switch between playback menus. 2. -
Page 50: Delete
Delete 2. Press Up/Down button to select between protection options: There are two ways to delete files. • Single, to protect a single selected photo or video • All, to protect all photos and videos stored in built-in memory and/or SD card Press SET button to confirm and enter photo/video protection interface. -
Page 51: Dpof (Digital Print Order Format)
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) • Delete All: 1. In the Delete option, select All and then press the SET DPOF allows you to record a selection of pictures that you button. would like to print, and will save your selection in the memory card, so that you can simply use your memory card at a photo 2. -
Page 52: Trim
Trim Red-Eye Reduction Use this setting to remove red eye in your photos. The Trim setting allows you to trim an area of a selected photo 1. In the playback mode, press Left/Right button to select the and save it as a new photo. photo which needs red-eye reduction. -
Page 53: Rotate
Rotate Slideshow You can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture. This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a 1. In the playback mode, press Left/Right button to select the slideshow. photo which needs rotation. 1. -
Page 54: Setup Menu
Setup Menu 2. Switch between different functions with the Up/Down Mode : button. You can enter the Setup menu from any mode, just press func menu 3. Press the SET or Right button to enter the submenu. button, press Up/Down button to switch, select setting menu, press SET button to enter, then press Up/Down button to select... -
Page 55: Power Saver
Power Saver 2. Press Up/Down button to select volume control: • Tone 1: Low This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your batteries. Follow the steps • Tone 2: Medium below to turn off the LCD screen and camera automatically •... -
Page 56: Zone
Zone File / Software The Zone setting is a useful function on your overseas trips. This feature enables you to display the local time on the LCD Format Memory screen while you are overseas. Please note: formatting enables you to delete all contents in 1. -
Page 57: Copy To Card (Copy Internal Memory To Memory Card)
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to SD File Numbering memory card) After you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it in sequential order. You can use this to reset the file numbering Use this setting to copy the files stored in the camera's to 1. -
Page 58: Reset Settings
Reset Settings FW Version (Firmware Version) Use this setting to restore the camera to its original factory Use this setting to view the current camera firmware version. default settings. Select FW Version in the File/Software menu, then press 1. Select Reset Settings in the File/Software menu, then press Right. -
Page 59: Transmission
Transmission Connecting to a PC Transferring files to your PC You can use a USB cable to connect the camera and copy (transmit) photos to a computer, printer or other device. Your computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive. - Page 60 Windows operating system (Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7). Click the [Safely remove the hardware] icon and remove the USB connector according to the appeared menu. Macintosh 4. Disconnect the camera once transfer is completed. Drag the untitled icon to the Trash. ("Untitled") If the USB option is set to [PC] : Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
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Page 61: Connecting To A Pictbridge Compatible Printer
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer PictBridge allows printing images from a 3. Press the SET button to confirm the setting. 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 62: Connecting The Camera And Printer
Connecting the Camera and Printer. 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. -
Page 63: Video System
Video System Use this feature to switch the video system from either NTSC The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL or PAL. to accommodate different regional TV standards. The appropriate setting will vary between regions. 1. Select Video System in the Transmission menu, then press Right. -
Page 64: Using The Pictbridge Menu
Using the PictBridge Menu After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge menu Print with Date will appear: If you have set the date and time of your camera, the date and time will be recorded and saved with each photo you take. 1. -
Page 65: Print Without Date
Print without Date 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the number of prints for the current displayed photo. Use this setting to print the photos without dates on them. 4. Press the SET button and the following screen will appear: 1. -
Page 66: Print Index
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: 5. Select “Yes”, then press SET button: confirm print. Select “Cancel”, then press SET button: cancel print. -
Page 67: Print Dpof (Digital Print Order Format)
Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Exit To exit the PictBridge menu, select Exit. The “Remove USB To use DPOF printing, you must select the photos for printing cable” message will be displayed. using the DPOF settings before hand. See the “DPOF” section on page 48. -
Page 68: Appendices
APPENDICES Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Active Image Sensor Pixels 14.14 Megapixels Total Image Sensor Pixels 14.48 Megapixels [1/2.3"CCD] Focal Length 4.9mm (Wide) — 19.6mm (Tele) [35mm film equivalent] [27mm (Wide) — 108mm (Tele)] F number F3.0 (Wide) —... - Page 69 14MP: 4320×3240, (3:2)12MP: 4320×2880, (16:9)10MP: 4320×2432, 8MP: 3264× Number of Still Image 2448, 5MP: 2592×1944, 3MP: 2048×1536, (16:9)2MP: 1920×1080, 0.3MP: 640×480 Recording Pixels Movie 720p30, 720p15, VGA, QVGA Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Still Image Exif 2.2 (JPEG) File Format Movie Movie Format: MOV (Motion JPEG), Audio: G7.11 [Monaural]...
- Page 70 LCD Display 2.7inch (230k Pixels) ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO64/100/200/400/800/1600 AF Method Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection, AF Assist Light (On/Off) Exposure Metering Method Artificial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Face AE Exposure Control Method Program AE (AE-Lock Available) Exposure Compensation ±2EV in 1/3 Step Increments Shutter Speed 1/2000 ~ 4 Seconds Continuous Shooting...
- Page 71 Flash Method Internal Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, No Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Flash Modes Flash Reduction + Slow Synchro (Wide) Approx. 11.8in. ~ 204.7in. / 0.3m ~ 5.2m (ISO800) Shooting Range (Tele) Approx. 19.6in. ~ 94.4in. / 0.5m ~ 2.4m (ISO800) Internal Memory: Approx.
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Page 72: Error Messages
Error Messages Messages Explanation Card error • The memory card is not formatted. Card full • The memory card is full and cannot store any new images. • The picture was not captured correctly. Picture error • The picture is corrupted. No picture •... - Page 73 Messages Explanation 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. Warning!! Camera recording, please wait. • No other actions allowed to perform during video/audio recording. Warning!! Battery exhausted.
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Page 74: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Solution Camera does not turn on. • The battery has run out. • Replace with a fully charged battery. • The battery is not inserted correctly. Camera turns off suddenly during • The battery has run out. •... - Page 75 Problem Possible causes Solution Images cannot print from the • The camera is not connected to the • Check the connection between the camera and connected printer. printer correctly. printer. • The printer is not PictBridge • Use a PictBridge compatible printer. compatible.
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