User Manual imagination at work Getting Started GE Digital Camera E Series : E1480W Basic operation Camera function controls Playback Using the Menus Camera connectivity Appendix
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 This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of electrical and electronic waste in the European countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the waste. Please recycle and dispose of properly.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Camera notes: Do not store or use the camera in the following environments: • In the rain, and in humid or dusty environments. • Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire. • 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. Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children. • In a place where the camera is subject to a high magnetic field, e.g.
BEFORE YOU START Preface Thank you for purchasing this GE digital camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. Copyright © 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 Imaging Company.
• 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 of time. • Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or solventbased 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.
CONTENTS WARNING . ......................................................................i SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................ii BEFORE YOU START ..................................................... 1 Preface . ........................................................................................1 Copyright .............................................................................1 Trademarks .........................................................................
Quality . ............................................................................. 23 Manual Scene Mode (SCN) ..................................................... 32 Size ..................................................................................... 23 Sport .................................................................................. 32 Color .................................................................................. 24 Indoor ..................................................
PLAYBACK ................................................................... 38 Viewing Photos and Videos ................................................... 38 Thumbnail View ....................................................................... 39 Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) . ............. 40 Using the Delete Button . ....................................................... 41 OIS Stabilization............................................................... 48 Movie Menu ............
Back To Default................................................................ 59 Connecting to a PC . ................................................................ 68 Setup Menu ............................................................................... 60 Setting the USB Mode .................................................... 68 Beep ................................................................................... 61 Transferring Files to your PC ........................................
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.
Camera Views Front View 1 2 3 4 Back View 5 6 GE 7 Right View 12 8 11 9 10
Top View Bottom View 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1 Flash 13 HDMI Port 2 Lens 14 USB/AV Port 3 Mic 15 Wrist Strap Mount 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 14 8 Disp/Up Button 20 Zoom Wheel 9 Flash Mode/Right Button 21 Tripod Mount Point 10 Delete Button/Down Button 22 Speaker 11 Face Detection/Left button 23 Memory Card/Battery Compartment
Charging the Battery 1. Place the battery into the charger as shown. 2. Plug the one end of the connecting cable (plug adapter) into the charger base. Leave the battery to charge until the charger light turns green. (To maximize battery life, the first charge should be at least 4 hours) 3. Plug the other end of the connecting cable into a wall outlet. The charger is for indoor use only.
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.
3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory card slot as shown. 12 4. Close the battery compartment.
Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use of 64 MB to 16 GB memory cards from recognized manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and Toshiba is recommended for reliable data storage. To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery compartment and gently push the card to release it. Pull the card out carefully. Turning On and Off Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn off the camera, press the Power button again.
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 The camera sets all the settings automatically. Auto mode Manual mode 14 Description M Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be configured.
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.
Setting the Language 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 The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically appear when the camera is turned on the first time.
About the LCD Screen 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 display” on page 25. LCD Screen notes: Extremely high-precision technology has been used to manufacture the LCD screen so that most of the pixels are operational for use. However, there may be some minute points (black, white, red, blue or green) that constantly appear on the LCD screen.
BASIC OPERATION Shooting in Auto Mode Using the Zoom Function Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes your photos for best results. To start shooting, do the following: W 1. Press Power to turn the camera on. 2. In the Mode menu, select the Auto mode ( Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Use zoom control at the top of the camera to zoom in or out on your subject while taking pictures. T ).
Basic Functions Menu The Basic Function Menus of the camera include Flash, Selftimer, Macro Capture, and Exposure Compensation. Set the basic functions as per the following steps: 1. Pull up the Basic Function Menus by pressing Right/Flash button. 4. Press Left/Right button to select the basic functions required to set, press Up button to enter the setting screen for selecting basic functions, or press button to confirm the settings and exit the screen. 2.
• Flash: Forced flash Flash always fires. • • Flash: Forced off Flash is turned off. Macro Mode • Flash: Slow Synchro This allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show the subject. The shutter is held open longer to allow more light to the image sensor. • Flash: Red-Eye+Slow Synchro Using this mode for slow synchro shots with red-eye reduction. Self-timer/Continuous Capture 20 • Self-timer: 2 sec A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the Shutter button is pressed.
Advanced Functions Menu The Advanced Functions Menu of the camera include Image Size, Image Quality, White Balance, Image Color and ISO. Set the advanced functions as follows. 1. Pull up the Advanced Function Menu by pressing button. 4. Press Left/Right button to select the advanced functions required to set, press Up button to enter the setting screen for selecting advanced functions, or press button to confirm the settings and exit the screen 2.
WB (White Balance) ISO The White Balance allows you to adjust the color temperature under different lighting conditions. (The WB setting is only available when the camera is in the M Manual mode). The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera sensor to light. To improve the performance in darker environments, a higher ISO value is required. On the other hand, a lower ISO value is needed when in bright conditions.
Quality Size The quality setting determines how much the camera compresses the photo files. The higher the compression, the smaller the file size will be, but the quality will decrease. The lower the compression, the larger the file size, but the better the quality. The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to print that image in larger sizes without degrading the image quality.
Color The color setting allows you to add artistic effects directly when taking pictures. You can try different color tones to alter the mood of your pictures. (The Color setting is only available when the camera is in the M Manual mode).
USING THE MODES LCD Screen Display Still Picture Mode Display Mode: 1 Shooting Mode Icons M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 17 9 16 10 15 14 11 Auto mode Manual mode ASCN mode Scene mode Panorama Mode Portrait 2 AF Mode Single-AF Multi-AF 3 Expo Metering 13 12 Spot Center 19 20 21 22 23 AiAE 4 Image Size 18 5 Image Quality 25
6 Remaining number of pictures 22 Self-timer 7 Memory card/built-in memory Self-timer: 2 sec 8 Battery Status 9 WT Ratio (Displayed only when zoom is activated) 10 Zoom 11 Exposure 12 ISO Value (Adjustable only in M Manual Mode) 13 Histogram Flash: Forced flash 15 Slow Shutter Warning 16 Continuous Shot Flash: Forced off 17 Face Detection Flash: Slow Synchro 18 OIS Flash:Red-Eye+Slow Synchro Continuous ON In shooting 19 Picture Color (Adjustable only in 20 White Balance (Adjustable only in 2
Video Shooting Mode Display 6 Self-timer Mode : Self-timer: 2 sec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Self-timer: 10 sec 9 7 Remaining Time for Video Recording 8 Memory Card/Built-in Memory 14 10 9 Battery Status 13 11 10 WT Ratio (Displayed only when zoom is activated) 11 Zoom 12 12 Exposure 13 OIS Continuous ON 1 Video Mode icon 2 Continuous AF 3 Metering Spot Center AiAE 4 Image Size In shooting 14 Recording Status Icon Recording standby Recording In order to shoot video, it is recommended that an SD c
Playback Mode Display 1. Play Mode icon 2. Picture File Mode: 3. File protection 4. Picture Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 5. Memory Card/Built-in Memory 6. Battery Status 7. Image Zoom 7 13 8. The current display area 9. Zoom area shown 10. Memory Space (this picture/Total number of pictures) 11. Recording Date and Time 12 OK:PLAY 11 28 8 9 10 12 OK:PLAY 13.
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) In the "ASCN" mode, different conditions are detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be automatically selected. 2. Hold the camera steadily and aim at the subject. The optimum scene mode will be identified automatically. To use "ASCN": 4. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture. 1. Press Mode Selection button to select ASCN mode, LCD screen will be shown as follows. 3. Press the Shutter button halfway down to focus.
Night Portrait Panorama Mode allows you to create a panoramic picture by stitching together several pictures. Backlit Portrait Follow these steps to create a panoramic picture: When the sun or any other light source is behind you, ASCN will automatically adjust the foreground exposure to produce good pictures. 1. Press Mode Selection button to select Panorama Synthesis mode Night Landscape Mode 2.
5. The camera will then stitch the pictures automatically. 6. Press the playback button to enter Playback mode and review the result. After taking a Panoramic picture press the func/ok button to save and exit or press the Delete button to cancel and exit. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor the zoom adjusted until the series is finalized. Panorama Mode can stitch 4 maximum pictures.
Manual Scene Mode (SCN) In Manual Scene mode, you can select from a total of 12 scene types to match your needs. You just need to select the right scene for the occasion and the camera will automatically adjust to the optimal settings for you. Select a scene using the Left/Right button and press the button. Icon Press the button, select "ASCN" with the Left/Right button, and the LCD screen will show the figures as below.
Snow Leaf For snow scenes. Reproduce natural and clear white scenes. For plants. Capture brilliant shots of greenery and blossoms. Fireworks Sunset For fireworks at night. Slow shutter speed adjusted for brilliant images. For sunsets. Capture subjects in strong sunlight. Museum For objects behind transparent glass. For museum or flash-free area. Retain color and reduce blur. Night Landscape Glass Landscape For landscapes. Vivid reproduction of green and blue. For night scenes.
1. After selecting the scene type, press the select. button to 2. To select a different scene type, press the button to enter the main function menu. Then press it again to return to the to Scene selection menu. The main function menu also allows you to adjust the image quality and image size. Please refer to the "Advanced Functions Menu" section on page 21 for detailed instructions.
Face Detection The Face Detection mode will detect and enhance facial features. 1. In Shooting Mode, press the Left/Face Detection button to turn on the Face Detection and an icon ( ) appears on the LCD. 2. Hold the camera securely, and point the camera towards the subject to start the face detection process. When the camera detects a face, a white rectangular frame will be drawn around the face.
Smile Detection With the "Smile Detection" feature, the camera automatically detects and captures a person smiling. 1. In Shooting Mode, press the Left/Face Detection button to turn on Smile Detection and an icon ( ) appears on the LCD. 2. Point the camera at the subject until the subject's face is detected and bracketed by a square box. Press the Shutter button all the way down and release the Shutter button. The camera will now 'wait' for the subject to smile. 3.
Blink Detection The Blink Detection feature is on by default, and after taking each photo, a warning message will pop up if a blink has been detected in the photo. 1. In any Still Shooting modes, press the the photo menu. button to enter 2. Switch between different Photo Setup menus and Camera Setup menus using the Left/Right button, and select the “Blink Detection” setting using the Up/Down button. 3. Use the Right navigation buttons to enter the submenu, and select "On" option. 4. Press the menu.
PLAYBACK Viewing Photos and Videos To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen: 1. Press button to go to the Playback mode. The last recorded photo or video clip is displayed. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card. 3. To play a selected video clip, press the the movie playback mode. button to enter During video playback, the operating instructions will appear on the screen.
During video playback, you can press the Up/Down button to adjust the volume. Thumbnail View In Playback mode, turn the zoom control to display thumbnails of pictures and video clips on the LCD screen. 1. Display thumbnail with 2x2, 3x3 and 4x4 by switching the Zoom lever. 2. Use Up/Down/Left/Right to select a photo or video clip to view. If the indicator appears on the LCD, then a movie file is currently being displayed. Press the button to restore a preview icon to its original image size.
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) When playing photo, you can also use zoom lever to zoom in it (2~8) times. 1. Press button to go to the Playback mode. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a photo to magnify. 3. Adjust the Zoom lever to the side photo. to zoom in the 4. Use the Zoom Wheel to enlarge the image. The zoom indication area will be shown by the icons in the lower right corner of the display screen. 40 5. Use the navigation buttons to pan across the image. 6.
Using the Delete Button In Playback Mode, you can press the Down/Delete button to delete pictures or videos. To delete pictures or videos: 1. Press button to go to the Playback Mode. 2. Select a picture or video clip you want to delete with the Left/Right button. 3. Press the Down/Delete button and the delete screen appears. 4. Select Yes or Back with Up/Down button and press the button for confirmation. Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered.
USING THE MENUS Still Menu Mode: M In any of the above Still Picture Modes, press the to go to the Still Picture menu. button To adjust each setting: 1. In the Still Picture menu, switch between different Photo Setup or Camera Setup pages using the Left/Right button, to select the page with the function you want to adjust and press the Down button. 4. Press Up/Down button to select an option or press the Left or button to return to the menu. 5. Press the button for confirmation and exit the menu.
AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) AF-assist Beam Use this setting to control the auto-focus mechanism while taking pictures. This option can turn on or turn off AF assist lamp. The AF assist lamp assists the camera in focusing correctly in low light conditions. It is not recommended that this be turned off or the camera may not focus correctly. Two options are available: • Single-AF: The focus frame appears on the center of the LCD screen to focus on the subject.
Continuous AF Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) The camera continuously focuses as the subject moves such as a sports player. This setting determines what part of the picture the camera uses to determine the correct exposure for the whole picture.
Continuous Shot Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. Once in this mode, you must continuously hold down the Shutter button to take multiple frames. The flash is designed not to work in this mode in order to enable quick succession of shots. Continuous Shot can only be selected in Self-timer Mode. Four options are available: • Continuous shooting: Press and hold the shutter to shoot continuously until you release the shutter or when the memory card has run out of space.
Date Imprint Quick Review Include a Date/Time stamp in the photo image. This setting refers to the quick photo review immediately after taking a picture. The picture stays on the LCD screen for an adjustable period of time.
Digital Zoom Slow Shutter Use this setting to enable or disable the digital zoom function. When disabled, only the optical zoom is enabled. In Slow shutter mode, the shutter will remain open as long as the Shutter button is pressed. This gives you complete control over the duration of exposure. (The slow shutter mode is available only in M manual mode.) • Manual : To set a long exposure time between 2~30 sec. The use of tripod is recommended for prolonged exposure.
Blink Detection The Blink Detection feature is on by default, and after taking each photo, a warning message will pop up if a blink was detected in the photo. • Off • On OIS Stabilization Turning on the OIS Stabilization will avoid blurred images caused by hand shake and deliver sharper photos. (This function is not available in panorama mode.) • Continuous ON • In shooting • OFF Shooting in a windy or unstable environment (such as moving vehicle) may cause blurred images.
Movie Menu Mode: In the Movie Mode, press the sponding Movie menu. button to go to the corre- To configure each setting: 1. In the Movie menu, switch between the Movie Setup or different Camera Setup pages using the Left/Right button, select the page with the function you want to adjust and press the Down button. 3. Press the Up/Down button to select an option or the Left or button to return to the menu. 4. Press the button for confirmation and exit the menu.
Continuous AF Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) The camera continuously focuses as the subject moves such as a sports player. This setting determines what part of the picture the camera uses to determine the correct exposure for the whole picture.
Playback Menu Protect Mode : In Playback mode, press the back menu. button to enter the Play- Please refer to the following sections for detailed instructions on the various menu options. To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally erased, use this setting to lock one or all of the files. To protect/unprotect a picture or video: 1. Press button and find the picture or video you want to protect by using Left/Right button.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select One to protect this picture/video, or select All to protect all pictures/videos in the internal memory or memory card. Then press the Right navigation button to enter the submenu. Delete There are two ways to delete files. button to select Yes to lock. For locked 4. Press the picture/video, use Unlock option to unlock it. 5. A key ( ) icon will appear on the top of the screen to indicate that the picture/video is protected. 6.
• Delete All: 1. On the Delete setting, select Delete All and then press the Right button. 2. Using the Up/Down buttons, select Yes (to delete all files) or No (to cancel and return to the previous menu). DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) DPOF allows you to record your selection of pictures that you would like to print, and will save your selection in the memory card, so that you can simply hand your memory card to a photo kiosk without having to tell them in person which photos you would like to print.
Trim HDR-High Dynamic Range The Trim setting allows you select an area of the photo you want to keep and then save it as a new photo. With the HDR function, pictures that may be overexposed may be corrected to optimize the highlights and lowlights captured to more accurately represent the real scene. To trim a picture: 1. Select the Trim setting from the menu. 2. Using the Left/Right buttons, locate the photo that you want to crop and have it displayed on the LCD. 3.
Resize Rotate This setting allows you to resize a picture to a specified resolution, and saves it as a new picture. You can use this setting to change the picture orientation of the picture. 1. Select the Resize setting from the Playback menu as described previously. 1. Select the Rotate setting from the Playback menu as described previously. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a picture to rotate. 3.
Red-eye Reduction Use this setting to remove red eye in your photos. Display Setup 1. Select the Red-eye Reduction in Playback menu as described previously. Mode: 2. Use the Left/Right button to select the picture from which the red eye needs to be removed. Press menu. button in Playback mode to enter Display Setup 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes to fix the selected image or Back to cancel and return to the Playback menu. 4. Press the 56 button to confirm the setting.
Slideshow Wallpaper Settings This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a slideshow. Use this setting to select your favorite picture to use as a background on the LCD screen. 1. Select the slideshow menu, press the right button to enter the options menu. 1. Press Down button to select the Wallpaper Setting menu. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Effect, Interval time, or Repeat and use the Left / Right navigation buttons to adjust the setting. 2.
Menu Wallpaper: Startup Screen: Use Up/Down button to select the Menu Wallpaper option, press button to confirm or press Left button to return to last page, and press to exit the menu. Use Up/Down button to select the Startup Screen option, press to confirm or press Left button to return to last page, and press to exit the menu.
Back To Default: Use Up/Down button to select Back To Default, press confirm or press Left button to return to last page, and press to exit the menu.
Setup Menu Mode : M The Setup menu for the camera is available in all modes. Each menu page can be selected by pressing the button and switching between menus with the Left/Right button. 2. Switch between different functions with the Up/Down button. 3. Press the Right button to enter the submenu. After selecting a function option, you can press the Up button to return to the menu for other Camera Setup pages. Or you can press the Down button to switch to the next menu page.
Beep LCD Brightness Use this setting to adjust the volume of beep when buttons are pressed and change the tones for Shutter button, self-timer, and power-on/power-off. Use this setting to adjust the brightness of your LCD screen. To change this setting: 2. Select auto or adjust the brightness level using the Left/Right button, and press the button to confirm the setting. 1. Select the Beep setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 1.
Power Saver This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your battery. Follow the steps below to turn off the LCD screen and camera automatically after a period of inactivity. 1. Select the Power Save setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Press the Up/Down button to select the power items for the screen and camera and press the Right button. • Turn off the LCD: 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, and off. • Turn off the camera: 3 min, 5 min, 10 min, and off. 4.
File and Software Format Memory Please note: formatting enables you to delete all contents in the memory card and built-in memory, including protected photo and movie files. To use this setting: 1. Select the Format in File and Software menu. Date/Time 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No. Then press the button to confirm. See “Setting the Date and Time“ section on page 15. Language See “Setting the Language“ section on page 16. 3. The current media is formatted.
File Numbering After you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it as file that ends with a serial number. You can use this item to choose whether the file is consecutively numbered or begins with 1 and is saved in another folder on the memory card. 64 Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to memory card) Use this setting to copy the files stored in the internal memory to the memory card. 1. Select the File Name in File and Software menu. 1.
Reset Settings FW Version (Firmware Version) Use this setting to restore the camera to its default settings. Use this setting to view the current camera firmware version. 1. Select the Reset setting in File and Software menu. 1. Select the FW Version in File and Software menu. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes or No. Then press the button to confirm. 2. If SD card contains a new version of firmware, please upgrade accordingly as necessary.
Transmission Video System Use this setting to determine your video system in the current area. 1. Select the Video System in Connection Setup menu. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select NTSC or PAL. Then press the button to confirm. 66 The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional standards. The appropriate setting will vary between regions. NTSC: USA, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc. PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc.
Connect Your Camera to a HDMI TV to View Videos HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface), is a fully digital audio/video transmission interface, through which uncompressed audio and video signals are transmitted. Direct transmission of digital video signals to your TV reduces conversion loss and improves image viewing quality. 2. Use a high-definition output terminal cable (optional) to connect your camera to an HDMI compliant TV. 3.
Connecting to a PC Use the USB cable supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to a computer. Setting the USB Mode Since the camera’s USB port can be set to connect with either a PC or a Printer, the following steps will allow you to ensure that the camera is correctly configured to connect with a PC. The USB mode is set to PC by default. 1. Go to the camera setting menu, select USB connection with the Up/Down button, and press the Right button. 2.
Windows operating system (Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7.) Click the [Safely remove the hardware] icon and remove the USB connector according to the appeared menu. 4. Disconnect the camera once transfer is completed. Macintosh Drag the untitled icon to the Trash. ("Untitled") If the USB option is set to [PC] : Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer PictBridge allows printing images from a memory card in a digital camera directly to a printer, regardless of brand. To find out if a printer is PictBridge compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check the printer manual. With the PictBridge function on your camera, you can print the captured photos directly with a PictBridge compatible printer using the supplied USB cable, without the need for a PC. 3.
Connecting the Camera and Printer. 1. Make sure both the camera and printer are turned on. If the camera is not connected to a PictBridge compatible printer, the following error message appears on the LCD screen. 2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB port on your camera. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on the printer.
Using the PictBridge Menu After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge menu appears. Print with Date If you have set the date and time of your camera, the date and time will be recorded and saved with each photo you take. 1. Select Print with date from the PictBridge menu. The following screen appears. Select a menu item with the Up/Down button and press the Right button or button to enter the item. Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting. 72 2.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the number of prints for the current displayed photo. Print without Date 4. Press the 1. Select Print without date from the PictBridge menu. The following screen appears. button and the following screen appears. 5. Select Yes to confirm the printing, or Cancel. Then press the button. Use this setting to print the photos without dates on them. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the images. 3.
5. Select Yes to confirm the printing, or Cancel. Then press the button. Print Index You can use this setting to print all indexes to show all the photos currently in your camera. 1. Select Print index from the PictBridge menu. The following screen appears. 74 2. Select Yes to confirm the printing, or Cancel. Then press the button.
Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Exit To use DPOF printing, you must make the selection of photos for printing using the DPOF settings before hand. See “DPOF” section on page 53. To exit the PictBridge menu, select Exit. The “Remove USB cable” message will be displayed. 1. Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu. The following screen appears. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer. 2. Select Yes to confirm the printing, or Cancel. Then press the button.
APPENDICES Specifications : E1480W Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Effective Image Sensor Pixels 14.1 Megapixels Image Sensor 14.2 Megapixels [1/2.3” (CCD)] Lens 76 Focal Length F = 5.1mm (Wide) ~ 40.8mm (Tele) 35mm film equivalent 28mm (Wide) ~ 224mm (Tele) F number F3.3 (Wide) ~ F5.
Number of Recording Pixels Still Image 14MP, 12MP(3:2), 10MP(16:9), 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 2MP, 0.3MP Movie 1280x720pixels: 30fps/15fps, 640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps, 320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes File Format Still Image Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movie MPEG-4/H.264, Audio: G.
78 Pan-Capture Panorama Yes LCD Display 3.
Internal Flash (Shooting Range) Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro Shooting Range Wide: Approx. 0.3m~5.1m / Tele: Approx. 1.0m ~ 2.8m (ISO 800) Recording Media Internal Memory: 12MB SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 16GB support) Other Features PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-language Sup port Jacks USB2.0/AV-OUT (Integrated Proprietary Connector) Power Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery GB-10 (D016), 3.
Error messages Messages Explanation No card • The memory card is not inserted. Card error • The memory card is not formatted. Card full • The memory card is full and cannot store any new images. Write protect • The memory card is write-protected. Picture error • The picture is not captured correctly. • The picture is corrupted. 80 No picture • There are no images in the memory card or in the internal memory. Lens error • The lens is probably stuck and the camera will power off automatically.
Messages Explanation When the camera is used for longer than the specified time it may be damaged. • During underwater recording or shooting, the camera was kept under water longer than the specified time. Card is not formatted, format? • Confirm whether the memory card should be formatted. This image cannot be deleted • The picture or video you are trying to delete is protected. Cannot record movie • The write protection switch in the memory card is set to the “LOCK” position.
Troubleshooting Problem Camera does not turn on. Possible causes • The battery has run out. Solution • Replace with a fully charged battery. • The battery is not inserted correctly. Camera turns off suddenly during operation. • The battery has run out. • Replace with a fully charged battery. The picture is blurred. • The lens is dirty. • Use a soft cloth to clean the lens on your camera • appears when taking pictures. Images and video files cannot be saved. • The memory card is full.
Problem No picture is taken when pressing the Shutter button. Images cannot print from the connected printer. Possible causes • The memory card is full. • No available space to store the files. Solution • Replace the memory card with a new one or clean off current memory card. • Delete unwanted images. • The mode dial is in Playback mode. • The memory card is locked. • The camera is not connected to the printer correctly. • Check the connection between the camera and printer.
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