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Appendix

Camera Connectivity

Using the Menus

Playback

Camera Function Controls

Basic Operation

Getting Started

Smart Series : J1458W

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Page 1: ...EN Appendix Camera Connectivity Using the Menus Playback Camera Function Controls Basic Operation Getting Started Smart Series J1458W User Manual GE Digital Camera imagination at work...

Page 2: ...camera battery pack or other accessories to rain or humidity to avoid a potential fire hazard or possible electric shock For customers in the U S A Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFI...

Page 3: ...r corruption Battery Notes Incorrect use of the battery may cause it to leak become hot ignite or burst Always observe the following precautions Do not expose the battery to water and take particular...

Page 4: ...es only and are properties of their respective owners Safety Information Please read the following important information carefully before using this product Do not take apart or attempt to service the...

Page 5: ...tly damp soft cloth About This Manual This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your GE digital camera Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate...

Page 6: ...attery and SD SDHC Card Not included 11 Turning On and Off 13 Setting Language and Date Time 14 Set Display Language 14 Set Date Time 15 About the LCD Screen 16 Using the Modes 17 Display Setting 17 L...

Page 7: ...Photo Frame 27 Panning Shot 28 Text 28 Fish Eye 28 Party 28 Indoor 28 Leaf 28 Museum 28 Night Portrait 28 Sketch 28 Auto Scene Mode ASCN 29 BASIC OPERATION 31 Shooting in Auto Mode 31 Using the Zoom F...

Page 8: ...Capture Setting 42 Focus Setting 43 White Balance Setting 43 Image Color Setting 44 Setting Menu 46 Quality 46 AF Assist Beam 47 Digital Zoom 47 Date Imprint 48 Quick Review 48 Movie Mode Menu 49 Expo...

Page 9: ...on 64 Connecting to a PC 64 Setting the USB Mode 64 Transferring Files to your PC 64 Video System 66 Set Eye Fi SD Card Connection Mode 66 Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer 67 Setting the...

Page 10: ...amera model you purchased along with the following items If anything is missing or appears to be damaged please contact General Imaging USB Cable Wrist Strap AC adapter Rechargeable lithium ion batter...

Page 11: ...Camera Views Front View Back View Right View 2 4 3 1 8 7 6 5 9 10 11 12 13 14 15...

Page 12: ...Function SET Button 4 Lens 16 USB AV Port 5 LCD Screen 17 Wrist Strap Mount 6 Zoom Button 18 Power Button 7 Power Indicator 19 Movie Button 8 Playback Button 20 Shutter Button 9 Menu Button 21 Tripod...

Page 13: ...if the camera indicator is red it shows that the battery is not fully charged when the camera indicator turns green it shows that the battery is fully charged to optimize battery life charge the batte...

Page 14: ...hile observing the correct polarity Use the side of battery to press down the stopper as shown allowing the battery to lock into place properly 1 Open the battery compartment Insert the Battery and SD...

Page 15: ...12 12 4 Close the battery compartment 3 Insert an SD SDHC card not included into the memory card slot as shown...

Page 16: ...commended for reliable data storage To remove the SD SDHC card open the battery compartment and gently push the card to release it Pull the card out carefully More than 30 000 photos are stored on the...

Page 17: ...ess the General Setup Menu follow the steps below 1 Press the Power button to turn the camera on 2 Press the func menu button press Up Down button to switch between menus select Set Menu press SET but...

Page 18: ...tton 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...

Page 19: ...induce vomiting Then seek medical assistance immediately About the LCD Screen When you turn the camera on various icons are shown on the LCD screen to indicate the current camera settings and status T...

Page 20: ...modes Default Grid and Clean Default mode Display the camera parameters on screen 1234 0 3 EV 400 ISO Grid Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram 1234 0 3 EV 400 ISO Clean Does not display any add...

Page 21: ...Mode Auto Mode ImagingStabilizationMode Portrait Panorama Mode Scene Mode 2 Macro Mode 3 Zoom 4 Remaining number of pictures 5 SD Memory card built in memory 6 Battery Status 7 Image Size 8 White Bal...

Page 22: ...ot Multi 15 AF Mode Single AF Multi AF 16 Self Timer 2 sec 10 sec Smile 17 Flash Mode Force Off Flash Auto Force Flash Slow Sync Slow Sync Red Eye Red Eye Reduction 18 Continuous Shot Single Continuou...

Page 23: ...rd Built in Memory 7 Battery Status 8 Video Quality 9 Picture Color 10 Exposure Compensation EV value 11 Expo Metering AiAE Spot Multi 12 Metering For optimal video shooting it is recommended that an...

Page 24: ...11 1 6 8 7 1 DPOF File 2 File Protection 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 8 Image Z...

Page 25: ...ame Icon Description Manual Mode Many of the camera settings can be configured manually in this mode Auto Mode The camera selects all the settings automatically ImagingStabilizationMode Optical Image...

Page 26: ...down to focus on the subject 3 The focus frame in the middle of the LCD will turn to green when the subject is properly in focus 4 Press the Shutter button completely down to capture the image Manual...

Page 27: ...ironments or when using a slower shutter speed Shooting in a windy or unstable environment such as a moving vehicle may cause blurred images Imaging Stabilization Mode In Portrait Mode the camera is s...

Page 28: ...transparent image of the first shot will appear at the edge of the screen You can use this image to compose your picture before you press the Shutter button to capture and finish manual stitching 5 I...

Page 29: ...the desired scene for the occasion and the camera will automatically adjust the optimal settings for you Press the mode button to enter Scene Mode The LCD will display a menu like the example below M...

Page 30: ...t For sunsets Capture subjects in strong sunlight Fireworks For fireworks at night Slower shutter speed adjusted for brilliant images The use of a tripod is recommended Night Landscape For night scene...

Page 31: ...ting fish eye effect Party For taking pictures of large groups or in areas with uneven lighting Indoor For indoor settings Reduces blur and improves color accuracy Leaf For plants capturing brilliant...

Page 32: ...Macro Mode Night Portrait Auto Mode Backlit Portrait To use ASCN 1 Press mode button to select SCN mode then select ASCN function LCD screen will be shown as follows 2 Hold the camera steadily and ai...

Page 33: ...re for people and night scenes Backlit Portrait When the sun or any other light source is behind you ASCN will automatically adjust the foreground exposure to produce the best pictures possible Night...

Page 34: ...is turned on Shooting in Auto Mode Auto Mode is the easiest mode to take photos While operating in this mode the camera automatically optimizes your photos for best results To start shooting do the f...

Page 35: ...nifthereisenough availablelighttotakethephotowithoutflash Slow Sync This allows for night scenery photos that include people in the foreground The use of a tripod is recommended when shooting with thi...

Page 36: ...Press Left Right button to select self timer function menu Self Timer Off Disables the self timer Self Timer 2 sec A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the Shutter button is pressed Self Timer 10...

Page 37: ...button to confirm the settings and exit the menu SET Function Menu The SET function menu of the camera includes EV ISO B shutter functions The appropriate function setting can give you better photogr...

Page 38: ...ction allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera s sensor to light To improve the performance in darker environments a higher ISO value is required On the other hand a lower ISO value is needed w...

Page 39: ...rough the photos or video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card 3 To play a selected video clip press the SET button to enter the movie playback mode During video playback the operating i...

Page 40: ...in playback mode press on the zoom button to display thumbnail images of photos and videos on the screen W Zoom out T Zoom in 1 Use the Zoom button to switch between 3x3 4x4 and Date Folder thumbnail...

Page 41: ...uttons can also be used during playback This allows you to magnify photos up to 2x to 8x 1 Press the button to switch to playback mode 2 Use the Left Right navigation buttons to select a photo to magn...

Page 42: ...the Playback Mode 2 Select a picture or video clip you want to delete with the Left Right button 3 Press the Down Delete button and the delete screen will appear 4 Select Delete One or Exit with the U...

Page 43: ...lPicturemenuforotherPhotoSetupor CameraSetuppages OryoucanpresstheDownbutton severaltimestomovetothenextsetupmenupage Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting Expo Metering Exp...

Page 44: ...out degrading the image quality The bigger the number of recorded pixels is the better the image quality becomes As the number of recorded pixels becomes smaller you will be able to record more images...

Page 45: ...n options Cont Shot Off Capture a single shot only Cont Shot On Photos will be taken for as long as you press the shutter button Cont Shot 3 Shots Time Lapse 30sec Time Lapse 1min Time Lapse 5min Time...

Page 46: ...to select different modes for optimum focus There are two options Single AF Multi AF White Balance Setting The White Balance Setting allows you to adjust the color temperature for different lighting s...

Page 47: ...nual WB Press the Shutter button to detect WB 2 Press the SET button to confirm the settings and exit the menu Adjustable only in Manual Mode Image Color Setting Image color setting allows you to sele...

Page 48: ...45 Image color setting effect has the following 4 options Normal Vivid Retro Black and White Adjustable only in Manual Mode...

Page 49: ...and select setting menu 2 Press SET or Right button to set menu Setting Menu Quality The camera s quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the images Higher quality settings produce better qua...

Page 50: ...able the Digital Zoom function When Digital Zoom is turned off only the optical zoom is functional AF Assist Beam This option can turn on or turn off the AF assist lamp The AF assist beam is useful fo...

Page 51: ...the photo image Off Date Date Time Quick Review This setting refers to the brief photo review immediately after taking a picture The picture stays on the LCD screen for an adjustable period of time F...

Page 52: ...ring Exposure Metering Use this setting to select the target size of the camera s field of view to be metered Three metering target sizes are available to choose from AiAE Artificial Intelligence AE t...

Page 53: ...ges to a SD card are as follows No Image Pixel Frame Requirement Recommendation 1 1280x720 30 Class 2 Class 4 Recording time limit above 1280x720 29 fps format is under 29 minutes Image Color Setting...

Page 54: ...s Normal Vivid Retro Black and White Blink Detection Blink Detection is enabled by default unless disabled by the user When shooting if a subject is detected with closed eyes the Blink Detection icon...

Page 55: ...o playback setting menu Please refer to the following sections for detailed instructions on the various menu options Protect To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally erased use this s...

Page 56: ...rotect to lock displayed photos or videos or select Unprotect to unlock then press SET and select Back to return to the playback menu Delete There are two ways to delete files Delete One 1 In the Dele...

Page 57: ...File protection must be removed first before a file can be deleted Deleting files will cause DPOF settings to be reset DPOF Digital Print Order Format DPOF allows you to record a selection of pictures...

Page 58: ...u The image cannot be cropped again when it is cropped to 640 x 480 High Dynamic Range HDR With the HDR function pictures that are overexposed may be corrected by optimizing the highlights and lowligh...

Page 59: ...f the subject should be relatively large on the LCD screen the subject should be facing the camera and the eyes should be as large as possible Rotate Youcanusethissettingtochangetheorientationofthepic...

Page 60: ...ng an image creates a new file that contains the image in the size you select The file with the original image also remains in the memory Color Effect This setting allows you to change the picture col...

Page 61: ...playback screen 2 Press SET button to enter slide option 3 Press Left Right button to select slide playing or cancel and return to play menu Effect 1 interval 1 sec Melodious music Effect 2 interval...

Page 62: ...Beep You can change the tones used for button presses time lapse and sound effects during power on off To change these settings 1 Select the Beep setting from the Setup menu as described previously Se...

Page 63: ...wer Saver This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your batteries Follow the steps below to turn off the LCD screen and camera automatically after a period o...

Page 64: ...mat Memory Please note formatting enables you to delete all contents in the memory card and built in memory including protected photo and movie files To use this setting 1 Select Format Memory in the...

Page 65: ...f there is no card available in the camera this function will not be displayed File Numbering After you take a picture or video clip the camera will save it in sequential order You can use this to res...

Page 66: ...est firmware version you can go to the following website www ge com digitalcameras and look under Support Reset Settings Use this setting to restore the camera to its original factory default settings...

Page 67: ...USB AV OUT port on your camera 3 Connect the other end of the cable to an available USB port on your PC Connecting to a PC You can use a USB cable to connect the camera and copy transmit photos to a...

Page 68: ...o PC Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Windows operating system Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Click the Safely remove the hardware icon and remove the USB connector ac...

Page 69: ...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 This camera supports wireless connection...

Page 70: ...ly with a PictBridge compatible printer using the supplied USB cable without the need for a PC Setting the USB Mode Since the camera s USB port can be set to connect with either a PC or a Printer the...

Page 71: ...e cable to the USB port on the printer If the camera is not connected to a PictBridge compatible printer the following error message will appear on the LCD screen The above error message will also app...

Page 72: ...the following sections for more detailed information on each setting Print with Date If you have set the date and time of your camera the date and time will be recorded and saved with each photo you...

Page 73: ...hen press SET button cancel print Print without Date Use this setting to print the photos without dates on them 1 Select Print without date from the PictBridge menu The following screen will appear 2...

Page 74: ...ncel print Print Index You can use this setting to print all indexes to show all photos currently in your camera 1 Select Print index from the PictBridge menu The following screen will appear 2 Select...

Page 75: ...e DPOF section on page 54 1 Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu The following screen will appear 2 Select Yes then press SET button confirm print Select Cancel then press SET button cancel prin...

Page 76: ...48 Megapixels 1 2 3 CCD Lens Focal Length 5 1mm Wide 25 5mm Tele 35mm film equivalent 28mm Wide 140mm Tele F number F3 9 Wide F6 3 Tele Lens Construction 8 groups 8 elements Optical Zoom 5x Focusing...

Page 77: ...Exif 2 2 JPEG Movie Movie Format MOV Motion JPEG Audio G 711 Monaural Shooting Modes Manual Mode Auto Mode Imaging Stabilization Mode Mode Portrait Movie Mode Panorama Mode Scene Mode Auto Scene Land...

Page 78: ...Weighted Average Spot Fixed to Center of Frame Face AE Exposure Control Method Program AE AE Lock Available Exposure Compensation 2EV in 1 3 Step Increments Shutter Speed 1 2000 4 Seconds Manual 30 Se...

Page 79: ...rt Multi Language Support 25 Languages Jacks AV OUT USB 2 0 Micro 5 pin USB Power Rechargeable Li ion Battery GB 12A 3 7V 700mAh In Camera Charging Shooting Capability Battery Performance Approx 220 S...

Page 80: ...in the memory card or in the internal memory Lens error The lens is probably stuck and the camera will power off automatically System error Unexpected error encountered Write protect The write protect...

Page 81: ...t No other actions allowed to perform during video audio recording Warning Battery exhausted The battery is out of charge This file cannot be played back The picture format cannot be recognized by the...

Page 82: ...arswhentakingpictures Use a soft cloth to clean the lens on your camera Use the Image Stabilization mode Images and video files cannot be saved The memory card is full Replace the memory card with a n...

Page 83: ...me paper in the printer Replace the ink cartridge in the printer Remove the jammed paper Writing to memory card is slow A Class 4 memory card or below may inhibit recording of slow the process down Pl...

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