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User Manual
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Preparations
GE Digital Camera
P Series : PJ1
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 This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex to rain or humidity to prevent a fire hazard or electrical shock. IV] indicates separate collection of electrical waste electrical and electronic equipment in European countries. Please do not throw this equipment into domestic For customers in the U.S.A. refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available Tested To Comply With FCC Standards in your country for the
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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 rain, areas with high humidity and dusty places. • Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the batteries. • In a place where the camera can be exposed to direct sunlight or subjected to high temperatures, e.g. Inside a 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 2011 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 Turning On and Off ................................................................. 14 WARNING .......................................................................i Mode Button Operation ......................................................... 15 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................ii Setting Date/Time and Language ........................................ 16 Setting the Language .................................................... 16 BEFORE YOU STA
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Advanced Functions Menu .................................................... 25 Macro ................................................................................ 34 WB (White Balance) ....................................................... 26 Auto ................................................................................... 34 ISO ..................................................................................... 26 Panorama mode .................................................
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ID ........................................................................................ 38 USING THE MENUS ................................................... 49 Fish eye ............................................................................. 38 Still Menu .................................................................................. 49 Travel shooting ................................................................ 38 AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) ..................................
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HDR-High Dynamic Range ............................................ 60 FW Version (Firmware version) ................................... 71 Resize ................................................................................ 61 Transmission .............................................................. 72 Rotate ............................................................................... 61 Connecting to a PC ................................................................. 72 Red-eye
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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. Warranty Card CD-ROM Wrist Strap Base plate Remote control Special USB cable Rechargeable lithium-ion External power Power supply battery supply charger adapter cable 6 7
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Camera Views Front View Back View 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Right View 6 15 14 19 18 16 17 20 21 8 9
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Top View Bottom View 27 28 22 23 24 25 26 1 Flash Lamp 15 Disp/Up Button 2 Projector window 16 Flash Mode/Right Button 3 Infrared Beem receiver (face) 17 Delete /Self-timer button/down button 4 Lens 18 Close-up /Left button 5 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 19 Function/OK Button Left View 6 Microphone 20 Wrist Strap 7 LCD Screen 21 USB Digital Port 8 Status Indicator 22 Projection Focusing lever 9 Infrared Beem receiver (back) 23 Power Button 10 Speaker 24 Shutter Button 11 i Button 25 Zoom Lever 12
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mode i Battery charging 1. Put the battery into the camera. When charging, if the camera indicator is red, it shows that the battery is not fully charged; when the camera 2. Connect the power extension cable to the external (travel indicator turns green, it shows that the battery is fully adapter will vary according to location, it is subject to the charged (to optimize battery life, charge the battery for power supply charger). at least four hours when charging it for the first time.) 3.
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Remote control When using the remote control for the first time, please 2. Remove battery. remove the insulating film as shown in the diagram: 1 Remote control diagram: 3. Position the new battery in the battery tray with the "+" in the direction indicated by the diagram below. 1 : Infrared location. 2 2 : Please see Page 46 for specific functions of remote control keys. Replacing the remote control battery 1. Push the battery tray tab and pull out the battery tray. 4. Insert the battery
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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) 1. Open the battery compartment. 2. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct position as shown in the following diagram. 1 2 12 13
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3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory 4. Close the battery compartment. card slot as shown below. Write- protection buckle 12 13 13
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Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use Turning On and Off of 64 MB to 16 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 are 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 down to release it. Pull the card out carefully. Power Button When the camera is turned on, it will be at
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Mode Button Operation The GE features a convenient mode button that allows for easy mode selection. All available modes are listed as follows: Mode Name Icon Description Auto mode Select to take still pictures in automatic mode. Manual mode M Many of the camera settings can be configured manually in this mode. Panorama mode Select to capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together to create panoramic photo. Scene mode Choose from 20 different scene types and effects for your photos. Movie m
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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 display language, date, and time, go to the following setup options in the General Setup menu. • Language • Date/Time To access the General Setup menu, do the following: 1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on. 2. Press the button, among the among camera settings menus by using the Left/Right button to select the General Setup menu. Setti
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Setting the Date and Time 1. Select Date/Time with the Up/Down button, then press or right button to enter setting. 2. Use the Left/Right button to select date or time field, then press Up/Down buttons to adjust values. 3. Press the button to confirm the setting. 16 17 17