User Manual
E1486TW
Digital Camera
Getting Started
Basic Operation
Camera Function Controls
Playback
Menu Descriptions
Camera Connectivity
Appendix
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Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the camera to
rain or moisture.
For customers n the U.S.A.
Tested To Comply Wth FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 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 n Europe
The"CE" mark indicates that this product complies
with the European requirements for safety, health,
environment and customer protection. "CE" marked 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 European countries. Please do
not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse. Please use
the return and collection systems available in your country for
proper disposal of this product.
Declaraton of Conformty
Model Name: E1486TW
Trade Name: GE
Responsible Party: General Imaging Co.
Address: 1411 W. 190th St., Suite 550, Gardena, CA 90248 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)
Safety Precautions
Camera notes:
Do not store or use the camera in the following types of
locations:
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In rain or very humid and/or dusty places.
In places where the camera can be exposed directly to
sunlight or subject to high temperatures, e.g., inside a
closed car in summer.
In places where the camera is subject to a high magnetic
field, e.g., near motors, transformers or magnets.
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Do not place the camera on a wet surface or places where
dripping water or sand may come in contact with the camera,
which may cause irrepairable faults.
If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, we
suggest you remove the battery and the memory card from
the camera and keep them in dry environment.
If the camera is moved suddenly from a cold location to a
warm place , condensation may occur inside the camera. We
suggest you wait for a period of time before turning on the
camera.
No compensation for loss of recordings. Loss of recordings
cannot be compensated if a malfunction of your camera or
recording media, etc , occurs and makes playback of record-
ings not possible.
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 only the GE charger included with this camera and its
packaging to charge the lithium battery.
Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children.
In colder locations, battery performance deteriorates and the
lifespan of the battery can be shortened dramatically.
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
first.
Do not change or delete the folder names or file names in the
memory card from your PC, as this may make it impossible to
recognize or misinterpret the original folder or file in your camera.
The photos taken by this camera are stored in the auto-gener-
ated folder in SD card. Please do not store photos that are not
taken by this model of camera, as this may make it impossible
to recognize the picture when the camera is in playback mode.
Please do not expose the camera to harsh environments such
as moisture or extreme temperatures, which may shorten the
life of your camera or damage the batteries.
Before You Start
Preface
Safety Information
Thank you for purchasing this GE digital camera. Please read
this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
Copyrght
© Copyright 2010 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 identi-
fication purposes only and are properties of their respective
owners.
Please read the following important information carefully
before using the product.
• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself.
• 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
your camera. Using other types of batteries or chargers may
damage the camera and invalidate the warranty.
• When using Lithium batteries in this product, ensure that
they are inserted correctly. Inserting the batteries upside
down can cause damage to the camera and possibly start a
fire.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
• Please not expose the camera to harsh environments such
as moisture, or extreme temperatures, which may shorten
the life of your camera or damage the batteries.
• Do not use or store the camera in dusty, dirty or sandy
environments, as its components may be damaged.
• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended
periods of time.
• 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. To clean, 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, however General
Imaging Company reserves the right to make changes without
notice.
Symbols used n ths Manual
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to
help you locate information quickly and easily:
Indicates useful information to know.
Indicates precautions to be taken while operating the
camera.
LCD Screen Information
The LCD touch-screen (touch panel) can be used to operate
the camera.
When you turn the camera on, various icons are shown on the
LCD screen to indicate the current camera settings and status.
To learn more about the displayed icons, see LCD Screen
Dsplay on page 18.
LCD Screen notes:
Extremely high-precision technology has been used to
manufacture the LCD screen so that most of the pixels are op-
erational for use. However, there may be some minute points
(black, white, red, blue or green) that constantly appear on
the LCD screen. These points are normal in the manufacturing
process and recording and normal camera operation is not
affected in any way.
Avoid exposing the LCD screen to water; please remove
any moisture on the LCD screen with dry and soft
cleaning cloth.
If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with
the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the following
situations arise, take the recommended immediate
action indicated below:
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If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, wipe the
area with a cloth , then wash thoroughly with soap and
running water.
If liquid crystal gets into your eye, flush the affected eye
with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek
medical assistance.
If liquid crystal is swallowed, flush your mouth thoroughly
with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce
vomiting. Seek medical assistance immediately.
Contents
Warning................................................................. i
Safety Precautions ............................................. ii
Before You Start .................................................1
Preface ..............................................................................1
Copyright ..................................................................1
Trademarks ..............................................................1
Safety Information .........................................................1
About This Manual .........................................................2
Symbols used in this Manual ................................2
LCD Screen Information ................................................3
Contents ...............................................................4
Getting Ready .....................................................8
Unpacking ........................................................................8
Identifying the Components ........................................9
Charging the Battery .................................................. 11
Inserting the Battery .................................................. 12
Inserting an Optional SD/SDHC Card ...................... 13
Turning On and Off ...................................................... 15
Control Touch Panel .................................................... 15
Time and Language Setup ......................................... 17
Time Setup ............................................................. 17
Language Setup ................................................... 17
LCD Screen Display ..................................................... 18
Still Shooting Mode Display ............................... 18
Movie Mode On-Screen Icons ............................ 20
Playback Mode On-Screen Icons ...................... 22
Screen Display ...................................................... 24
Basic Operation ................................................26
How to Take Pictures .................................................. 26
Focus Controls...................................................... 27
Tips to Preventing Blurry Images .................... 27
How to Playback Images ........................................... 28
How to Delete Images ................................................ 31
Camera Function Controls .............................33
Shooting in Auto Mode ..................................... 33
Using the Zoom Function ................................. 33
Picture Size Setup .............................................. 34
Flash Mode .......................................................... 35
Macro Mode ........................................................ 36
Face Detection ................................................... 37
Self-Timer Mode ................................................ 38
EV Exposure Compensation ............................ 39
WB (White Balance) .......................................... 40
ISO......................................................................... 41
Color Effect ......................................................... 42
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) .................................. 43
Landscape Mode ..................................... 44
Portrait Mode .......................................... 44
Night Portrait .......................................... 44
Backlit Portrait ........................................ 44
Night Landscape Mode.......................... 44
Macro Mode ............................................. 44
Auto Mode ................................................ 44
Scene Mode ......................................................... 45
Sport ............................................................ 46
Indoor.......................................................... 46
Snow ............................................................ 46
Fireworks ................................................... 46
Museum ...................................................... 46
Night landscape ....................................... 46
Children ...................................................... 46
Leaf .............................................................. 46
Sunset ......................................................... 46
Glass ............................................................ 46
Landscape .................................................. 46
Night Portrait ............................................ 46
Panorama Mode ................................................. 47
Portrait Mode ................................................................. 48