GE E1410SW User Manual
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Page 1: User Manual
User Manual imagination at work Getting Started GE Digital Camera E Series : E1410SW Basic Operation Camera Function Controls Playback Using the Menus Camera Connectivity Appendix... -
Page 2: Warning
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Declaration of Conformity FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Model Name: E1410SW FCC Statement Trade Name: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation Responsible Party: General Imaging Co. -
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 Turning On and Off ..............13 Setting language and date/time ......... 14 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........ii Set Display Language ............ 14 Set Date/Time ..............15 BEFORE YOU START ............ 1 About the LCD Screen ............16 Preface ..................1 Using the Modes ............ - Page 7 Auto Scene ................ 26 Indoor ................27 Landscape ................ 26 Leaf ..................27 Sport .................. 26 Museum ................27 Night Portrait ..............27 Beach ................. 26 Pet Mode-Dog ..............27 Sunset ................26 Pet Mode-Cat ..............27 Fireworks ................26 Fax ..................
- Page 8 ISO ..................35 Quality................46 Slow Shutter ..............35 AF-Assist Beam..............47 Digital Zoom ..............47 PLAYBACK ..............36 Date Imprint ..............48 Viewing Photos and Videos ..........36 Blink Detection ..............48 Thumbnail View ..............37 Movie Mode Menu ..............49 Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) ....
- Page 9 Resize ................. 57 Setting the USB Mode ............ 64 Color Effect ............... 57 Transferring Files to your PC ........64 Slideshow ................58 Video System ................66 Continuous Capture Group Playback ......58 Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode ........66 Setup Menu ................
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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 CD-ROM Wrist Strap USB Cable Rechargeable lithium-ion battery AC adapter... -
Page 11: Camera Views
Camera Views Front View Back View Right View... -
Page 12: Bottom View
Top View Bottom View 20 21 Flash Function/SET Button Lens HDMI Port USB/AV Port AF assist beam/Timer indicator Wrist Strap Mount Left View LCD Screen Power Button Mode Selection Button Power Indicator Menu Button Movie button Playback Button Shutter Button Disp/Up Button Zoom Wheel Flash Mode/Right Button... -
Page 13: Battery Charging
Battery Charging 1. With the camera turned "off", place the batteries into the When charging, if the camera indicator is red, it shows camera. that the battery is not fully charged; when the camera indicator turns green, it shows that the battery is fully 2. -
Page 14: Insert The Battery And Sd/Sdhc/Sdxc Card (Not Included)
Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC/SDXC Card (Not included) 1. Open the battery compartment. Insert the battery while observing the correct polarity. Use the side of battery to press down the stopper as shown, allowing the battery to lock into place properly. 11 11... - Page 15 3. Insert an SD/SDHC/SDXC card (not included) into the 4. Close the battery compartment. memory card slot as shown. 12 12...
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Page 16: Turning On And Off
Extensive, continuous use of the camera can cause Turning On and Off battery to overheat. Please always use caution when removing the battery. Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn off the camera, press the Power button again. Optional SD/SDHC/SDXC cards are not included. -
Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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 immediate display”... -
Page 20: Using The Modes
Using the Modes Display Setting Clean: Does not display any additional icons Press button to toggle between these modes: Default, Grid, and Clean. Default mode: Display the camera parameters on screen 1234 F3.3 1/50 -0.3 Grid: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram 1234 F3.3 1/50... -
Page 21: Lcd Screen Display
LCD Screen Display Still Picture Mode Display 1 Shooting Mode Icons Mode: Auto Mode Manual Mode Scene Mode Face Beautifier Panorama Mode 1234 x3.5 2 Macro Mode 3 Zoom 4 Remaining number of pictures 5 SD Memory card/built-in memory 6 Battery Status F3.3 1/50 -0.3... - Page 22 14 Shutter Speed 21 Flash Mode 15 Aperture Value Force Off 16 Focus Frame 17 Eye-Fi ON (with signal) Flash Auto 18 Expo Metering Force Flash AiAE Slow Sync. Spot Multi Slow Sync. + Red-Eye 19 AF Mode Red-Eye Reduction Single-AF 22 Continuous Shot Multi-AF...
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Page 23: Video Shooting Mode Display
Video Shooting Mode Display 6 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory 7 Battery Status Mode : 8 Video Quality 9 Picture Color 10 Image Stabilization 11 Exposure Compensation (EV value) 00:56 12 Eye-Fi ON (with signal) 13 Expo Metering AiAE Spot Multi -0.3 14 Metering For optimal video shooting, it is recommended that an... -
Page 24: 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 7 Image Zoom Ratios 6/45 8 Image Zoon 9 Shooting Date 10 Continuous Capture Group Playback 11 Red-Eye Reduction 12 HDR... -
Page 25: Using The Mode Button
Using the Mode Button The GE camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to switch between different modes easily. After pressing the mode button to enter mode selection menu, press the Left/Right button to choose the mode, press the button to confirm your selection. -
Page 26: Shooting In Auto Mode
Manual Mode Shooting in Auto 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/shutter speed manually. your photos for best results. 1. -
Page 27: Beautifier Mode
Panorama Beautifier Mode In Portrait Mode, the camera is set to automatically adjust Panorama Mode allows you to create a panoramic picture. The camera exposure for realistic portrayal of skin tones. camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using the individual shots that you take. 1. -
Page 28: Manual Scene Mode (Scn)
Manual Scene Mode (SCN) In Manual Scene mode, you can select from a total of 25 scene types to match your needs. You just need to select the right scene for the occasion and the camera will automatically adjust to the optimal settings for you. Press the SET button to enter Scene Mode. -
Page 29: Auto Scene
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 30: Panning Shot
Mode name Description Panning Shot Produces background image blur that emphasizes the motion of the main subject. Text For taking pictures of text, documents or white boards. Portrait The best setting for portrait shooting, enables AE/AF for faces. Distorts photo and subjects with a mirror effect for interesting special effects. Distorting Mirror For taking pictures of large groups or in areas with uneven lighting. -
Page 31: 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 32 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 taken 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 33: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION Shooting in Auto Mode Using the Zoom Function Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While There are two built-in zoom functions: optical zoom and digital operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes zoom. When taking photos, you can zoom in or out on an your photos for best results. -
Page 34: Basic Functions Menu
Basic Functions Menu The Basic Functions menu includes flash, self-timer, macro, • Force Off continuous capture. Flash is turned off. Set the basic functions as per the following steps: • Flash Auto Camera flash goes off automatically based on Flash existing light conditions. -
Page 35: Continuous Capture Setting
Continuous Capture Setting Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. After entering • Cont.Shot-High Speed (VGA) this mode, you can shoot multiple images by continuously Continuously capture using VGA pixel, up to holding the shutter button down. 75pcs/sec with a maximum of 120 images. 1. -
Page 36: 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 - 2 sec 1. Press button to enter function menu. -
Page 37: 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, B close to the camera. shutter functions. -
Page 38: Iso
Slow Shutter The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the In shutter B mode, you can control the exposure time. (The camera's sensor to light. To improve the performance in slow shutter mode is available only in manual mode). -
Page 39: 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 Decrease Increase Volume last recorded photo or video clip will appear. Volume 2. -
Page 40: 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, rotate the zoom wheel counter clockwise to the position to display thumbnail images of the photos and videos on the screen. -
Page 41: Using Zoom On Playback (For Still Pictures Only)
3 When 4x4 images are displayed, enter date playback by Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) pressing W on the zoom wheel. The zoom buttons can also be used during playback. This allows you to magnify photos between 2x to 8x. 1. -
Page 42: Using The Delete Button
Using the Delete Button In Playback Mode, you can press the Down/Delete button to 4. Select Delete One or Back with the Up/Down button and delete pictures or videos. press the SET button for confirmation. To delete pictures or videos: Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered. -
Page 43: Using The Menus
USING THE MENUS Still Menu Mode: Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) In any of the above Photo Modes, press the button to go func Use this setting to select the "target" size of the camera's field menu to the Photo Setup Menu. of view to be metered. -
Page 44: Size
Size The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by hand shake, higher image resolution allows you to print that image in low light and slow shutter speed. larger sizes without degrading the image quality. Use Stabilization Mode in dark environments or when using a slower shutter speed. -
Page 45: Continuous Af
Continuous AF Use this setting to control wide dynamic image range when With Continuous AF is turned on, the camera will continually taking static pictures. Photos with extreme contrast of bright and adjust focus automatically in response to any camera or dark areas will still maintain distinguishable detail and depth. -
Page 46: Focus Setting
Focus Setting White Balance Setting This setting allows you to select different modes for optimum The White Balance allows you to adjust the color temperature focus. for different lighting sources to ensure accurate color reproduction. There are 3 options: Single-AF Multi-AF Object Tracking Once enabled, Object Tracking will only work when lens... -
Page 47: Image Color Setting
Image Color Setting 1. Press Left/Right button to select the following 7 modes: Image color setting allows you to select different color effects. • 1. Press SET button to enter function menu. • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluorescent • Fluorescent CFW •... - Page 48 Image color setting effect has the following 8 options: • Normal • Vivid • Retro • Black and White • Negative • 70's Flim • Pop Art • Rock Adjustable only in Manual Mode.
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Page 49: Setting Menu
Setting Menu Quality Mode: Press button to enter shooting menu. The camera's quality setting adjusts the compression ratio func menu 1. Press Up/Down button to switch among shooting menus of the images. Higher quality settings produce better quality photos, but will take up more memory space. and select setting menu. -
Page 50: 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 51: Date Imprint
Date Imprint Blink Detection Include a Date/Time stamp in the photo image. Blink Detection is enabled by default unless disabled by the user. When shooting, if a subject is detected with its eyes closed, the Blink Detection icon will appear on the screen to show that a blink was detected. -
Page 52: Movie Mode Menu
Movie Mode Menu Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Mode: Use this setting to select the "target" size of the camera's field of view to be metered. Press mode dial to select mode. 1. Press button to enter menu. func menu Three metering "target" sizes are available to choose from: •... -
Page 53: Image Pixel
Image Pixel The quality of the images can be changed by selecting image This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by hand shake, resolution ratio. low light and slow shutter speed. The speed requirements for reading and writing high image pixel images to SD card are as follows: Image Frame Requirement Recommendation... -
Page 54: Image Color Setting
Image Color Setting Image color setting effect has the following 4 options: Image color setting allows you to select different color effects. • Normal 1. Press SET button to enter function menu. • Vivid • Retro • Black and White 2. -
Page 55: Playback Menu
Playback Menu Protect Mode : In Playback mode, press the button to enter the To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally func menu Playback menu. erased, use this setting to lock one or all of the files. 1. Press Up/Down button to switch between playback menus. 2. -
Page 56: Delete
Delete 2. Press Up/Down button to select between protection options: There are 2 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 57: 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 hand your memory card to a 2. -
Page 58: Trim
Trim HDR-High Dynamic Range The Trim setting allows you to trim an area of a selected photo With the HDR function, pictures that are overexposed may be and save it as a new photo. corrected by optimizing the highlights and lowlights captured to more accurately represent the actual scene. -
Page 59: Red-Eye Reduction
Red-eye Reduction Rotate You can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture. Use this setting to remove red eye in your photos. 1. In the playback mode, press Left/Right button to select the 1. In the playback mode, press Left/Right button to select the photo which needs red-eye reduction. -
Page 60: Resize
Resize Color Effect This setting allows you to change the picture color effect. The This setting allows you to resize a picture to a specified file is saved as a new photo and stored in memory together resolution, and saves it as a new picture. with the original photo. -
Page 61: Slideshow
Slideshow Continuous Capture Group Playback This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a You can use this menu setting to play a slideshow of a group slideshow. of photos with continuous capture. 1. Press button to enter playback screen. 1. -
Page 62: 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 63: 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 64: 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 65: 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 a sequential number. You can use this to reset the file Use this setting to copy the files stored in the internal memory numbering to 1. -
Page 66: 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 67: 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. The computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive. - Page 68 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 69: Video System
Video System Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode Use this feature to switch the video system from either NTSC This camera supports wireless connection of an Eye-Fi SD or PAL. card, please upload the photos in the camera to Internet using the following steps. -
Page 70: Supported Hdmi Connection
Supported HDMI Connection Connecting the camera to an HDMI TV HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface), is a fully digital audio/video transmission interface, through which 1. Use a high-definition output terminal cable (optional) to uncompressed audio and video signals are transmitted. connect your camera to an HDMI compliant TV. -
Page 71: 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 72: 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 73: 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 74: 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 75: Print Index
5. Select “Yes”, then press SET button: confirm print. 2. Select “Yes”, then press SET button: confirm print. Select “Cancel”, then press SET button: cancel print. Select “Cancel”, then press SET button: cancel print. Print Index You can use this setting to print all indexes to show all photos currently in your camera. -
Page 76: Print Dpof
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 54. -
Page 77: Appendices
APPENDICES Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Active Image Sensor Pixels 14.41 Megapixels Total Image Sensor Pixels 15.40 Megapixels [1/2.3"CMOS] Focal Length 5.0mm (Wide) — 50.0mm (Tele) [35mm film equivalent] [28mm (Wide) — 280mm (Tele)] F number F3.2 (Wide) —... - Page 78 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 1080p30, 720p60, 720p30, VGA, QVGA Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Still Image Exif 2.2 (JPEG) File Format Movie...
- Page 79 LCD Display 3.0inch (230k Pixels) ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO100/200/400/800/1600/3200 Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Object Tracking, Face-Detection, AF Assist Light AF Method (On/Off) Artificial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Center-Weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to Center Exposure Metering Method of Frame), Face AE Exposure Control Method Program AE (AE-Lock Available) Exposure Compensation...
- Page 80 Flash Method Internal Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, No Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Flash Modes Flash Reduction + Slow Synchro (Wide) Approx. 19.6in. ~ 204.7in. / 0.5m ~ 5.2m (ISO800) Shooting Range (Tele) Approx. 19.6in. ~ 114.1in. / 0.5m ~ 2.9m (ISO800) Internal Memory: Approx.
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Page 81: 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 is not captured correctly. Picture error • The picture is corrupted. No picture •... - Page 82 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 83: 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 84 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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