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User Manual
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Preparations
Digital Camera
GE
Basic operation
J Series : J1470S
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 waste electrical and rain or humidity to prevent fire hazard or electric shock. electronic equipment in the European countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse. Please For customers in the U.S.A. use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product. Tested To Comply W
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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 types of locations: • Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire. • In the rain, very humid and dusty places. • Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the batteries. • In a place where the camera can be exposed directly to the sunlight or subject to high temperature, e.g. Inside a closed 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 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 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 Setting Date/Time and Language ....................................... 15 WARNING .......................................................................i Setting the Language .................................................... 15 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................ii Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 16 BEFORE YOU START .................................................... 1 About the LCD Screen .................
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Size .................................................................................... 25 Sport ................................................................................. 34 Color .................................................................................. 26 Indoor ............................................................................... 34 Exposure Compensation ............................................... 26 Snow ...................................................
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Sketch ................................................................................ 35 Digital Zoom .................................................................... 47 Stabilization mode ................................................................. 36 Slow Shutter .................................................................... 48 Movie Menu .............................................................................. 48 PLAYBACK .............................................
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Setup Menu .............................................................................. 60 Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 68 Beep .................................................................................. 61 Connecting the Camera and Printer .......................... 69 LCD Brightness ............................................................... 61 Using the PictBridge Menu ................................................... 70 Power S
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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 your vendor. Warranty Card CD-ROM Wrist Strap USB Cable Rechargeable Power Adapter lithium-ion battery 6 7
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Camera Views Front View Back View 1 2 4 6 7 3 8 9 10 5 Right View 11 12 16 15 13 14 8 9
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Top View Bottom View 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Delete button/Self-timer button/ 1 Flash Lamp 14 Down button 2 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 15 Face Detection/Left button 3 Lens 16 Function/OK Button 4 Speaker 17 Wrist Strap Left View 5 Microphone 18 USB interface switch 6 LCD Screen 19 USB interface 7 20 Power Button i key Status Indicator 17 8 Mode button 21 Movie button 18 9 Status Indicator 22 Shutter Button 10 Playback Button 23 Zoom Wheel 19 11 Menu Button 24 Tripod Socket 12 Disp/Up Button 25 Car
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Charging the Battery 1. Put the battery into the camera. When charging, if the camera indicator is red the camera is still charging. When the camera completes 2. Use USB cable to connect the camera with power adapter. charging, the light will turn green. To optimize battery 3. Insert power adapter to power socket. life, please charge the battery for at least 4 hours before using it for the first time. The charger is for indoor use only. 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 into the battery slot in the correct position as shown in the following diagram. 1 2 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. Write-protection buckle 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 Power Button compartment and gently push the card to release it. Pull the card out carefully. When selecting Full size (1280X720) to record
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Mode Button Operation The GE camera features a convenient mode button that allows for easy mode selection. All available modes are listed as follows: Mode Name Icon Description Auto mode Switch to take still pictures in automatic mode. Manual mode M Many of the camera settings can be configured manually in this mode. Panorama mode In this mode, up to 3 frames can be stitched together to create panoramic photo. Switch to take still pictures by reducing the blurs caused by hand shake, under low lu
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Setting Date/Time and Language The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically appear when the camera is turned on the first time. To set the display language, date, and time, go to the following setup options in the General Setup menu. • Language • Date / Time To access the Setup menu, do the following: 1. Press Power to turn the camera on. 2. Press the button, navigate through the camera menus by using the Left/Right button to select the General Setup menu. Setting the Language 1.
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Setting the Date and Time 1. Select Date/Time with the Up/Down button, then press or right button to enter setting. 2. Use the Left/Right button to select date or time field, then press Up/Down buttons to adjust 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 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 27. immediate action indicated below: LCD Screen notes: • If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, wipe the area
