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User Manual
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Preparations
Digital Camera
GE
C1433 / Z4300
Basic operation
Camera function controls
Playback
Using the Menus
Camera connectivity
Appendix
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WARNING Do not expose the camera battery pack or other accessories to This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical and rain or humidity to prevent fire hazard or electric shock. electronic equipment in the European countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse. Please For customers in the U.S.A. use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product. Tested To Comply W
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not expose the batteries to water, and take particular Camera notes: care to keep the terminals dry. Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations: • Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire. • In the rain, very humid and dusty places. • Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the batteries. • In a place where the camera can be exposed directly to the sunlight or subject to high temperature, e.g. Inside a closed Keep the batt
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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. • Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera your- self. Copyright • Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper handling may © Copyright 2010 General Imaging Company All rights damage the product. reserved. • Turn off the camera
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• 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. Every effort has been made to ensure that periods of time. the contents of this manual are accurate, however General • Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or solvent- Imaging Company reserves the right to mak
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CONTENTS Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 14 WARNING .......................................................................i Setting the Language .................................................... 15 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................ii About the LCD Screen ............................................................ 16 BEFORE YOU START .................................................... 1 Preface ...................
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Night Portrait .................................................................. 30 USING THE MODES ................................................... 24 Beach ................................................................................. 30 LCD Screen Display ................................................................ 24 Text..................................................................................... 30 Still Picture Mode Display ..........................................
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Using the Delete Button ........................................................ 39 Trim ................................................................................... 50 Resize ................................................................................ 50 USING THE MENUS ................................................... 40 Rotate ............................................................................... 51 Still Menu .......................................................
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Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to APPENDICES .............................................................. 70 memory card) .................................................................. 59 Specifications: This product ................................................. 70 Reset Settings ................................................................. 60 Error Messages ....................................................................... 74 FW Version (Firmware version) ........
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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. AA-size Alkaline Batteries Warranty Card CD-ROM USB Cable Wrist Strap 6 7
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Camera Views Front View Back View 5 6 7 1 2 3 8 9 Right View 4 10 11 15 14 12 13 8 9
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Top View Bottom View 18 22 21 20 19 1 Flash Lamp 12 Flash Mode/Right Button 2 Timer Indicator 13 Delete Button/Down Button 3 Lens 14 Face Detection/Left button Left View 4 Microphone 15 Function/OK Button 5 LCD Screen 16 USB/AV Port 6 Status Indicator 17 Wrist Strap 16 7 Zoom Button 18 Shutter Button 17 8 Playback Button 19 Power Button 9 Menu Button 20 Speaker 10 Mode Selection Button 21 Card Slot/Battery Compartment 11 Disp/Up Button 22 Tripod Socket 8 9 9
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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) 1. Open the battery compartment. 2. Insert the enclosed batteries into the battery slot in the correct direction. 10 11
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3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory 4. Close the battery compartment. card slot as shown. 10 11 11
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Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use Turning On and Off of 64MB to16 GB memory cards from recognized manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and Toshiba Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn off the is recommended for reliable data storage. camera, press the Power button again. To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery compartment and gently push the card to release it. Power Button Pull the card out carefully. When the camera is turned on, it will be at the
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Using the Mode Button The GE camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to switch between different modes with ease. Press Left/Right button to choose the mode, press to select. All the available modes are listed as follows: Mode Name Icon Description Auto mode Switch to take still pictures in automatic mode. Panorama mode Switch to capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo. Switch to take still pictures by reducing the blurs caused by hand shak
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Setting Language and Date/Time The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically appear when the camera is turned on the first time. To set the language, date, and time, go to the following setup options in the Setup menu. • Language • Date / Time To access the Setup menu, do the following: 1. Press Power to turn the camera on. 2. Press the button, switch among the setting menus by using the Left/Right button to select the corresponding basic setting menu. Setting the Language 1. Use
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Setting the Date and Time 1. Use the Up/Down button to select Date/Time. Then press the Right button to enter the setting. 2. Press the Left/Right to highlight each field and use the Up/Down to adjust the value. 3. Press the button to confirm the setting. 14 15 15
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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 crystal in the monitor. If any of the To learn more about the displayed icons, see “LCD Screen following situations arise, take the recommended display” on page 24. immediate action indicated below: LCD Screen notes: • If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, wipe the area
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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. camera to zoom in or out on the subject while taking pictures. Zoom button To start shooting, do the following: 1. Press Power to turn the camera on. 2. In the Mode menu, select
