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User Manual
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Getting Started
GE Digital Camera
E Series : E1680W
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 IV] indicates separate collection of electrical and to rain or humidity to prevent a 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: E168
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not expose the battery 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 Battery or throw it into a fire. • In the rain, 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 battery. sunlight or subject to high temperatures, e.g. Inside a closed car in summer. 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 this 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 Using the Mode Button ......................................................... 14 WARNING .......................................................................i Setting language and date/time ......................................... 15 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................ii Setting the Language .................................................... 15 Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 16 BEFORE YOU START ........
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Color .................................................................................. 24 Snow ................................................................................. 32 Fireworks ......................................................................... 32 USING THE MODES ................................................... 25 Museum ............................................................................ 32 LCD Screen Display .................................................
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Blink Detection ........................................................................ 34 Digital Zoom .................................................................... 46 Face Detection ........................................................................ 35 Slow Shutter .................................................................... 47 Smile Detection ....................................................................... 36 Movie Menu .......................................
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Beep .................................................................................. 60 Transferring Files to your PC ....................................... 67 LCD Brightness ............................................................... 60 Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer .............. 69 Power Saver .................................................................... 61 Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 69 Zone ..................
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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 1 2 3 4 5 6 GE 7 Right View 8 12 11 9 10 8 9
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Top View Bottom View 21 22 23 16 17 18 19 20 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 9
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Charging the Battery 1. Place the battery into the charger as shown. Leave the battery charging 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 32 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 card to release it. Power Button Pull the card out carefully. When the camera is turned on, it will default
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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 the Left/Right button to choose the mode, press the button to confirm your selection. All the available modes are listed as follows: Mode Name Icon Description Auto mode The camera sets all the settings automatically. Manual mode M Many of the camera settings can be configured manually in this mode.
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Setting Language and Date/Time The Date/Time and Language setup page will automatically appear when the camera is turned on the first time. To set the display language and date/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, then switch among camera settings menus with the Left/Right button and select the General Setup menu. T
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Setting the Date and Time 1. Select date/time with Up/Down button, then press the or right button to enter the date/time settings options. 2. Use the Left/Right button to select the date or time field, then press the Up/Down buttons to adjust the values. 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 inside the monitor. If any of the following To learn more about the displayed icons, see “LCD Screen situations arise, take the recommended immediate display” on page 25. action indicated below: LCD Screen notes: • If liquid from the LCD comes in contact with your skin, wipe the area
