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EN Appendix Camera Connectivity Using the Menus Playback Camera Function Controls Basic Operation Getting Started E Series : E1410SW User Manual GE Digital Camera imagination at work.
i This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of electrical and electronic waste in the European countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the waste. Please recycle and dispose of properly. Declaration of Conformity Model Name: E1410SW Trade Name: GE Responsible Party: General Imaging Co.
ii ii 1 SAFE T Y PRECAUTIONS Camera notes: Do not store or use the camera in the following environments: • In the rain, in humid or dusty environments. • In a place where the camera can be exposed directly to sunlight or subject to high temperatures, e.
ii 1 BEFORE YOU ST ART Preface Thank you for purchasing this GE digital camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for futur e reference.
2 3 • Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods. • Download all pictures and remove the batteries from the camera if you are going to store the camera for long periods of time. • Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or solvent- based cleaners to clean the camera.
2 3 3 WARNING .......................................................................i SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................ii BEFORE YOU START .................................................... 1 Preface ..............
4 Auto Scene ........................................................................ 26 Landscape ........................................................................ 26 Sport ......................................................................
5 ISO ...................................................................................... 35 Slow Shutter ..................................................................... 35 PLAYBACK ............................................................
6 6 7 Resize ................................................................................. 57 Color Eect ....................................................................... 57 Slideshow ......................................................
6 7 GET TING RE ADY 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.
8 9 Camera Views Front View Back View Right View 1 4 2 3 9 10 11 12 13 7 6 5 8.
8 9 9 Top View Left View Bottom View 1 Flash 13 Function/SET Button 2 Lens 14 HDMI Port 3 Mic 15 USB/AV Port 4 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 16 Wrist Strap Mount 5 LCD Screen 17 Power Button 6 Mode S.
10 11 10 11 1. With the camera turned "o", place the batteries into the camera. 2. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to the power adapter . (The power supply charger varys with regions, so the charger you received may be dierent fr om that in the picture).
10 11 10 11 Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC/SDXC Card (Not included) 2. Insert the battery while observing the correct polarity. Use the side of battery to press down the stopper as shown, allowing the battery to lock into place properly. 1. Open the battery compartment .
12 12 13 4. Close the battery compartment . 3. Insert an SD/SDHC/SDXC card (not included) into the memory card slot as shown..
12 13 Extensive, continuous use of the camera can cause battery to overheat . Please always use caution when removing the battery. Optional SD/SDHC/SDXC cards ar e not included. The use of 64 MB to 128 GB memory cards from recognized manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and Toshiba are recommended for reliable data storage.
14 15 Setting Language and Date/Time The Date/Time and Language setup page will automatically appear when the camera is turned on the rst time. To s et t he d ispl ay l angu age and date/ time , go to the foll owin g setu p op tion s in the Gen eral Setu p me nu.
14 15 15 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 th e date display mode, press right button to select the item to be set , press Up/Down button to select the required value.
16 17 16 17 If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with the liquid inside the monitor . If any of the following situations arise, take the recommended immediate action indicated below: • If liquid from the LCD comes in contact with your skin, wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and running water .
16 17 16 17 Press button to toggle between these modes: Default , Grid, and Clean. Default mode: Display the camera parameters on screen 1234 -0.3 EV 1/50 F3.
18 19 LCD Screen Display Still Picture Mode Display Mode: 1234 x3.5 -0.3 EV 1/50 F3.3 400 ISO 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 9 10 11 15 14 13 12 19 18 16 17 1234 x3.5 -0.
18 19 19 14 Shutter Speed 15 Aperture Value 16 Focus Frame 17 Eye-Fi ON (with signal) 18 Expo Metering AiAE Spot Multi 19 AF Mode Single-AF Multi-AF Object Tracking 20 Self-Timer 2 sec 10 sec Smile 21 Flash Mode Force O Flash Auto Force Flash Slow Sync.
20 Video Shooting Mode Display Mode : 2 00:56 -0.3 EV 1 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 10 11 13 14 12 1 Video Mode Icon 2 Macro Mode 3 Self-Timer 10 sec 4 Zoom Value Scale (Displayed only when zoom is activated) 5 Rem.
21 Playback Mode Display Mode: 6/45 2011 10-25 15:37 1 9 3 4 5 2 11 12 1 10 x4 6 8 7 1 DPOF File 2 File Protection 3 Memory Space (this picture/total number of pictures) 4 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memo.
22 23 22 23 Using the Mode Button The GE camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to switch between dierent modes easily. After pressing the mode button to enter mode selection menu, press the Left/Right button to choose the mode, press the SET button to conrm your selection.
22 23 22 23 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. Follow these steps: 1. Press mode button to select Auto Mode ( ). 2. Compose your picture in the LCD screen and pr ess the Shutter button halfway to focus on the subject .
24 25 24 25 In Portrait Mode, the camera is set to automatically adjust camera exposure for realistic portrayal of skin tones. 1. Press mode button to select Beautier Mode ( ). 2. After entering Beautier Mode, you can select other functions setting (such as: Stabilization, Smile Detection etc).
24 25 24 25 5. If continuous pictures are less than 4 shots, press SET button, the camera will splice the pictures automatically. Press playback button to enter playback mode to see the eect . 6. If you take 4 pictures, the camera will splice the pictures automatically.
26 Mode name Description Auto Scene Identies the scene automatically; Person, Backlighting, Landscape, Macro, Night Scene, Night Scene with subject , Auto. Landscape For landscapes. Vivid reproduction of green and blue. Sport For fast-moving subjects.
27 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.
28 29 In the " ASCN " mode, dierent 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 Backlit Portrait To use "ASCN": 1.
28 29 29 Mode name Description Landscape Mode For landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure and reproduce vivid gr een and blue colors. Portrait Mode The best mode for shooting portraits at night and enables AE/AF for faces.
30 31 30 31 There are two built-in zoom f unctions: optical zoom and digital zoom. When taking photos, you can zoom in or out on an object using the zoom wheel. W T Zoom indicator (See “Digital Zoom“ on page 47) When the optical zoom reaches its maximum value, it stops momentarily.
30 31 30 31 Basic Functions Menu The Basic Functions menu includes ash, self-timer, macro, continuous capture. Set the basic functions as per the following steps: Flash 1. Press Right/Flash button to enter function menus. • Force O Flash is turned o.
32 33 32 33 Use this setting to perform continuous sho oting. After entering this mode, you can shoot multiple images by continuously holding the shutter button down. 1. Press Down button to enter continuous capture menu. 2. Press the L eft/Right button to selec t the following 5 mod es: • Single Capture a single shot only.
32 33 32 33 Self-Timer Setting Use this function to take pictures at pre-set intervals. The camera shutter speed can be set for 2 seconds, 10 seconds or by smile detection. 1. Press button to enter function menu. 2. Press Up/Down button to enter self-timer function menu.
34 35 Macro Mode The Macro setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close- up photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects very close to the camera. 1. Press button to enter macro function menu. 2. Press the Left/Right button to select the following two modes: • Macro O Select this option to disable Macro.
34 35 35 Slow Shutter In shutter B mode, you can control the exposure time. (The slow shutter mode is available only in M manual mode). • Manual : To set a long exposure time between 2~30 sec. The use of tripod is recommended for prolonged exposure times.
36 37 36 37 Viewing Photos and Videos PLAYBA CK To view the captured photos and video clips on the L CD screen: 1. Press the button to enter the Playback mode. The last recorded photo or video clip will appear . 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card.
36 37 36 37 When playing a movie, press the Up/Down button to increase or decrease the volume. To mute the audio, pr ess and hold the Down button until the appears. 00:00:47 00:01:23 Thumbnail View 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.
38 39 38 39 3 When 4x4 images are displayed, enter date playback by pressing W on the zoom wheel. 4. Use Up/Down/Left/Right button to sele ct a picture or video clip, press the SET button to return to the original size. The Date Folder is displayed in order based on the shooting date.
38 39 38 39 Using the Delete Button In Playback Mode, you can press the Down/Delete button to delete pictures or videos. To delete pictures or videos: 1. Press the button to enter the Playback Mode. 2. Select a picture or video clip you want to delete with the Left/Right button.
40 41 Still Menu USING THE MENUS Mode: In any of the above Photo Modes, press the func menu button to go to the Photo Setup Menu. To adjust each setting: In the shooting menu, press Up/Down button to switch between shooting menu and camera setting menu.
40 41 41 Size The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to print that image in larger sizes without degrading the image quality. The bigger the number of recorded pixels is, the better the image quality becomes.
42 Continuous AF With Continuous AF is turned on, the camera will continually adjust focus automatically in response to any camera or subject movement . There are two options: • O • On HDR Us e th is s et ti ng to co nt ro l w ide d yn am ic ima ge r an ge whe n ta ki ng s ta ti c pic tur es .
43 Focus Setting This setting allows you to select dierent modes for optimum focus. There are 3 options: Single-AF Multi-AF Object Tracking Once enabled, Object Tracking will only work when lens is focused on the object .
44 1. Press Left/Right button to select the following 7 modes: • AWB • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluorescent • Fluorescent CFW • Incandescent • Manual WB(Press the Shutter button to detect WB) 2 . Pr ess t he SET b ut to n to con rm th e se tt ing s a nd e xi t t he me nu .
45 Image color setting eect has the following 8 options: • Normal • Vivid • Retro • Black and White • Negative • 70's Flim • Pop Art • Rock Adjustable only in Manual Mode.
46 47 Mode: Press func menu button to enter shooting menu. 1. Press Up/Down button to switch among shooting menus 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.
46 47 47 Digital Zoom Use this setting to enable or disable the Digital Zoom function. When Digital Zoom is turned o, only the optical zoom is functional. AF-Assist Beam This option can turn on or turn o the AF assist lamp. The AF assist beam is useful for focusing in the dark or in low lighting conditions.
48 49 48 49 Date Imprint Include a Date/Time stamp in the photo image. • O • Date • Date / Time Blink Detection Blin k De tect ion is en able d by def ault unl ess disa bled by t he use r .
48 49 48 49 Movie Mode Menu Mode: Press mode dial to select mode. 1. Press func menu button to enter menu. 2. Pr ess Up /Do wn but ton to se lec t t he men u o pti ons to be se t.
50 OIS This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by hand shake, low light and slow shutter speed. Use Stabilization Mode in dark environments or when using a slower shutter speed. Shooting in a windy or unstable environment (such as a moving vehicle) may cause blurred images.
51 Image Color Setting Image color setting allows you to select dierent color eects. 1. Press SET button to enter function menu. 2. Press Left/Right button to select image color setting.
52 53 Playback Menu Mode : In Playback mode, press the func menu button to enter the Playback menu. 1. Pr ess Up /Do wn but ton to sw itc h b etw een pl ayb ack me nus . 2. Press SET or Right button to playback setting menu. Please refer to the following sections for detailed instructions on the various menu options.
52 53 53 2. Press Up/Down button to select between protection options: • 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 conrm and enter photo/video protection interface.
54 • Delete All : 1. In the Delete option, select All and then press the SET button. 2. Use Up/Down button and select Delete All to delete all les, or select Exit to return to the menu. The “ ” indicator means a le is protected. File protection must be removed rst before a le can be deleted.
55 Trim The Trim setting allows you to trim an area of a selected photo and save it as a new photo. To trim a picture: 1. Select cutting function. 2. Select “Yes” to conrm cutting, use the zoom lever and direction buttons to select the part to be cut , and to select the desired photo.
56 Red-eye Reduction Use this setting to remove red eye in your photos. 1. In the playback mode, press Left/Right button to select the photo which needs red-eye reduction. 2. In the func menu menu, select to set, press SET to enter setting screen. 3. Press Left/Right button to select corresponding menu, or cancel and return playback menu.
57 Resize This setting allows you to resize a picture to a specied resolution, and saves it as a new picture. 1. In the playback mode, press Left/Right button to select the photo which you would like to resize. 2. In the func menu menu, select to set , press SET to enter setting screen.
58 58 59 Slideshow This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a slideshow . 1. Press button to enter 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.
58 59 2. Switch between dierent functions with the Up/Down button. 3. Press the SET or Right button to enter the submenu. After selecting a function option, you can press the Up button to return to the menu for other Camera Setup pages. Or you can press the Down button to switch to the next menu page.
60 60 61 2. Press Up/Down button to select volume control: • Tone 1: Low • Tone 2: Medium • Tone 3: High 3. Press Right button to enter , and press Up/Down button to select sound type, then press SET button to conrm setting.
60 61 Zone The Zone setting is a useful function on your overseas trips. This feature enables you to display the local time on the LCD screen while you are overseas. 1. Select the Zone set ting from the Setup m enu as described previously. The world time screen will appear .
62 Copy to Card (Copy internal memory t o SD memory card) Use this setting to copy the les stored in the internal memory to an SD memory card. 1. Select Copy t o Card in the File/Software menu, then press Right . 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No .
63 FW Version (Firmware V ersion) Use this setting to view the current camera rmware version. Select FW Version in the File/Software menu, then press Right . To update to the latest rmware version, you can go to the following website: www .ge.com/digitalcameras and look under Support .
64 65 Transferring les to your PC The computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop to locate the removable drive and to copy folders and les in the drive to a directory on your PC as you would copy any typical folder or le.
64 65 65 4. Disconnect the camera once transfer is completed. If the USB option is set to [P C] : Turn the camera o 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 according to the appeared menu.
66 67 66 67 Video Syst em Use this feature to switch the video system from either NTSC or PAL . 1. Select Video System in the Transmission menu, then press Right . 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select NTSC or P AL . Then press the SET button to conrm.
66 67 66 67 Supported HDMI Connection HDMI (High Denition 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 quality.
68 69 Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer PictBridge allows printing images from a memory card in a digital camera directly to a printer , regardless of brand. To nd out if a printer is PictBridge compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check the printer manual.
68 69 69 Connecting the Camera and Printer. 1. Make sure both the camera and printer are turned on. 2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB port on your camera.
70 71 After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge menu will appear: Press the Up/Down button to select a menu item, then Press the SET or Right button to enter this item. Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting.
70 71 71 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the number of prints for the current displayed photo. 4. Press the SET button and the following screen will appear: 5. Select “Yes” , then press SET button: conrm print . Select “Cancel” , then press SET button: cancel print .
72 5. Select “Yes” , then press SET button: conrm 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. 1. Select Print index from the PictBridge menu.
73 Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) To use DPOF printing, you must select the photos for printing using the DPOF settings before hand. see the “ DPOF ” section on page 54. 1. Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu. The following screen will appear: 2.
74 75 Specications Design and specications are subject to change without notice. APPENDICES Active Image Sensor Pixels 14.41 Megapixels Total Image Sensor Pixels 15.40 Megapixels [1/2.3"CMOS] Lens Focal Length 5.0mm (Wide) — 50.0mm (Tele) [35mm lm equivalent] [28mm (Wide) — 280mm (Tele)] F number F3.
74 75 75 Number of Recording Pixels Still Image 14MP: 4320×3240, (3:2)12MP: 4320×2880, (16:9)10MP: 4320×2432, 8MP: 3264× 2448, 5MP: 2592×1944, 3MP: 2048×1536, (16:9)2MP: 1920×1080, 0.3MP: 640×480 Movie 1080p30, 720p60, 720p30, VGA, QVGA Image Compression Best , Fine, Normal DCF , DPOF (Ver1.
76 LCD Display 3.0inch (230k Pixels) ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO100/200/400/800/1600/3200 AF Method Single AF , Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Object Tracking, Face-Detection, AF Assist Light (On/O) Exposur.
77 Flash Flash Method Internal Flash Modes Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, No Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro Shooting Range (Wide) Approx. 19.6in. ~ 204.7in. / 0.5m ~ 5.2m (ISO800) (Tele) Approx. 19.6in. ~ 114.1in. / 0.5m ~ 2.
78 79 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. Picture error • The picture is not captured correctly. • The picture is corrupted. No picture • There are no images in the memory card or in the internal memory.
78 79 79 Messages Explanation Card is not formatted, format? • Conrm 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.
80 81 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Solution Camera does not turn on. • The battery has run out. • The battery is not inserted correctly. • Replace with a fully charged battery. Camera turns o suddenly during operation. • The battery has run out.
80 81 81 Problem Possible causes Solution Images cannot print from the connected printer. • The camera is not connected to the printer correctly. • The printer is not PictBridge compatible. • T he pr int er is out of pa per or ou t o f i nk. • The paper is jammed.
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