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User Manual
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Getting Started
GE Digital Camera
E Series : E1480W
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 electrical and rain or humidity to prevent fire hazard or electric shock. electronic waste in the European countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the waste. Please recycle and For customers in the U.S.A. dispose of properly. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Declaration of Conformity FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Model Name: E1480W
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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 environments: • Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire. • In the rain, and in humid or dusty environments. • Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the • In a place where the camera can be exposed directly to the batteries. sunlight or subject to high temperature, e.g. Inside a closed car in summer
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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 Turning On and Off ................................................................. 13 WARNING .......................................................................i Using the Mode Button ......................................................... 14 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................ii Setting Date/Time and Language ....................................... 15 Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 15 BEFORE YOU START
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Quality .............................................................................. 23 Manual Scene Mode (SCN) .................................................... 32 Size .................................................................................... 23 Sport ................................................................................. 32 Color .................................................................................. 24 Indoor .........................................
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OIS Stabilization .............................................................. 48 PLAYBACK ................................................................... 38 Movie Menu .............................................................................. 49 Viewing Photos and Videos .................................................. 38 Continuous AF .. ............................................................... 50 Thumbnail View .............................................................
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Back To Default ............................................................... 59 Connecting to a PC ................................................................. 68 Setup Menu .............................................................................. 60 Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 68 Beep .................................................................................. 61 Transferring Files to your PC ..................................
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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 General Imaging. Warranty Card CD-ROM Wrist Strap USB Cable Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery Battery charger 6 7
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Camera Views Front View Back View 2 1 3 4 5 6 GE 7 Right View 8 12 11 9 10 8 9
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Top View Bottom View 16 17 20 21 22 23 18 19 1 Flash 13 HDMI Port 2 Lens 14 USB/AV Port 3 Mic 15 Wrist Strap Mount Left View 4 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 16 Power Button 5 LCD Screen 17 Power Indicator 6 Mode Selection Button 18 Playback Button 13 7 Menu Button 19 Shutter Button 8 Disp/Up Button 20 Zoom Wheel 14 9 Flash Mode/Right Button 21 Tripod Mount Point 15 10 Delete Button/Down Button 22 Speaker 11 Face Detection/Left button 23 Memory Card/Battery Compartment 12 Function/OK Button 8
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Charging the Battery 1. Place the battery into the charger as shown. Leave the battery to charge until the charger light turns green. (To maximize battery life, the first charge should 2. Plug the one end of the connecting cable (plug adapter) be at least 4 hours) into the charger base. 3. Plug the other end of the connecting cable into a wall outlet. The charger is for indoor use only. 1 2 10 10 11 11
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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) 1. Open the battery compartment. 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. 10 10 11 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. 12 12 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 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 t
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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 Left/Right button to choose the mode, press to select. All the available modes are listed as follows: Mode Name Icon Description Auto mode The camera sets all the settings automatically. Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be configured. Manual mode M (Recomm
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Setting Date/Time and Language Setting the Date and Time 1. Press the menu button. Scroll over to the General Setup menu indicated by a wrench icon. 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 14 15 15
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Setting the Language The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically appear when the camera is turned on the first time. 1. Press the menu button. Scroll over to the General Setup menu indicated by a wrench icon. Use the Up/Down button to go to the Language. Then press the Right button to enter the setting. 2. Use the Left/Right buttons to select the desired language. 3. Press the button to confirm the setting. 16 16 17
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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 25. immediate action indicated below: LCD Screen notes: • If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, wipe the area
