G3WP  
digital camera
12-megapixel for ultra high resolution imaging
2.7” LCD display with 4x optical zoom
Features face recognition
Waterproof to 3m with support for underwater image 
and movie shooting.
imagination at work
WARNING
Do not expose the camera battery pack or other accessories to 
rain or humidity to prevent fire hazard or electric shock.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation 
is subject to the following two conditions: 
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation.
For customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product complies 
with the European requirements for safety, health, 
environment and customer protection. "CE" mark cameras are 
intended for sales in Europe.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] 
indicates separate collection of waste electrical and 
electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not 
throw the equipment into  the domestic refuse. Please use the 
return and collection systems available in your country for the 
disposal of this product.
Declaration of Conformity 
Model Name:  
G3WP
Trade Name: 
GE
Responsible Party:  General Imaging Co.
Address: 
2158 W. 190th Street, Torrance, CA 90504, 
USA
Telephone Number:  +1-800-730-6597
Conforms to the following Standards:
EMC: 
EN 55022:1998/A1:2000/A2:2003 Class B 
EN 55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003 
EN 61000-3-2:2000/A1:2001 
EN 61000-3-3:1995/A1:2001
following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/
EEC,2004/108/EEC)
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Camera notes:
Do not store or use the camera in the following types of 
locations:
• 
In a place where the camera can be exposed directly to 
the sunlight or subject to high temperature, e.g. Inside a 
closed car in summer.
In a place where the camera is subject to a high magnetic 
field, e.g. near motors, transformers or magnets. 
• 
If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, we 
suggest you remove the battery and the memory card. 
If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold location to a 
warm place, moisture may condense inside the camera. We 
suggest you wait for a while before turing on the camera. 
No compensation for loss of recordings. Loss of recordings 
cannot be compensated for if a malfunction of your camera 
or recording media, etc, makes the playback of recordings not 
possible.
To maintain the camera's  waterproof feature, ensure that no 
foreign material interfere with the proper closing of the bat-
tery door.
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Battery notes:
Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to leak, become 
hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the precautions given 
below.
•  Do not expose the batteries to water, and take  particular 
care to keep the terminals dry.
•  Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire.
•  Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the 
batteries. 
•  Use GE charger in the package to charge the lithium 
battery only (for E and J series).
Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children.
In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates and the 
time for which they can be used shortens markedly. 
Memory card notes:
When using a new memory card, or a memory card  has been 
initialized by a PC, be sure to format the card with your digital 
camera before using it.
To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC's hard disk 
and then format memory card before any firmware upgrade.
Do not change or delete the directory names, or file names in 
the memory card from your PC, as this may make it impossible 
to use the card in your camera.
BEFORE YOU START
Preface
Safety information
Thank you for purchasing a GE digital camera. Please read 
this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future 
reference.
Please read the following important information carefully 
before using the product.
•  Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera your-
Copyright
© Copyright 2009 General Imaging Company All rights 
reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, 
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into 
any language or computer language, in any form, by any 
means, without the prior written permission of General Imag-
ing Company.
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identifi-
cation purposes only and may be properties of their respective 
owners.
self.
•  Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper handling may 
damage the product.
•  Turn off the camera before inserting or removing the bat-
tery and memory card.
•  Use only the type of battery and charger that came with 
the camera. Using other types of batteries or chargers 
may damage the camera may pose a potential safety risk, 
and invalidate the warranty.
•  When using Li-ion batteries in this product, ensure that 
they are inserted correctly. Inserting the batteries upside 
down can cause damage to the camera and possibly pose 
a potential safety risk.
•  Do not touch the camera lens.
•  Do not expose the camera to harsh environments (i.e. high 
temperature and strong magnetic fields) as it may dra-
matically shorten the lifespan of the camera or damage 
the battery.
•  Do not use or store the camera in dusty, dirty, or sandy 
areas, as its components may be damaged.
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•  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.
•  Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or solvent-
based cleaners to clean the camera. Wipe the camera with 
a slightly 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, but General Imaging 
Company reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Symbols used in this manual
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to 
help you locate information quickly and easily.
Indicates the useful information to know.
Indicates the precautions to be taken while operating 
the camera.
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CONTENTS
WARNING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
BEFORE YOU START .............................................1
Preface ..........................................................................................1
Copyright .............................................................................1
Trademarks .........................................................................1
Safety information .....................................................................1
About this manual ......................................................................2
Symbols used in this manual...........................................2
CONTENTS .............................................................3
GETTING READY ...................................................7
Unpacking ....................................................................................7
Camera Views  .............................................................................8
Charging the battery .............................................................. 10
Inserting the battery .............................................................. 11
Turning on and off ................................................................... 13
Using the Mode Button .......................................................... 14
Setting date/time and language.......................................... 15
Setting the Date and Time ............................................ 15
Setting the Language .................................................... 16
About the LCD screen ............................................................. 17
BASIC OPERATION .............................................18
Shooting in Auto mode ........................................................... 18
Using the zoom function ........................................................ 18
Using the flash ......................................................................... 19
Using the self-timer/Multiple shots .................................... 19
Using Macro mode .................................................................. 20
Exposure compensation ........................................................ 20
Advanced function menu (quick menu setup) ................... 21
WB (White Balance) ........................................................ 21
ISO ...................................................................................... 22
Quality ............................................................................... 23
Size ..................................................................................... 24
Color ................................................................................... 25
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USING THE MODES ............................................26
LCD Screen display .................................................................. 26
Still shooting mode display .......................................... 26
Video shooting mode display ....................................... 28
Playback mode display .................................................. 29
Auto Scene mode (ASCN) ........................................................ 30
Landscape Mode ............................................................. 31
Portrait mode .................................................................. 31
Night Portrait ................................................................... 31
Backlit Portrait ................................................................ 31
Night Landscape Mode .................................................. 31
Macro Mode ..................................................................... 31
Auto Mode ........................................................................ 31
Scene mode (SCN) .................................................................... 32
Sport .................................................................................. 32
Indoor ................................................................................ 32
Snow .................................................................................. 33
Fireworks  ......................................................................... 33
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Museum ............................................................................ 33
Night landscape .............................................................. 33
Portrait .............................................................................. 33
Children ............................................................................. 33
Leaf .................................................................................... 33
Sunset ................................................................................ 33
Glass .................................................................................. 33
Landscape ........................................................................ 33
Night portrait ................................................................... 33
Stabilization ..................................................................... 33
Underwater Movie Mode ....................................................... 34
Underwater Picture Mode ..................................................... 35
Panorama.................................................................................. 35
Face Detection ......................................................................... 37
Smile Detection ........................................................................ 38
Blink Detection ......................................................................... 39
PLAYBACK ...........................................................40
Viewing photos and videos ................................................... 40