GE E1680W User manual

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Appendix
Camera connectivity
Using the Menus
Playback
Camera function controls
Basic operation
Getting Started
GE Digital Camera
E Series : E1680W
User Manual
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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.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Name: E1680W
Trade Name: GE
Responsible Party: General Imaging Co.
Address: 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena,
CA 90248, U.S.A.
Customer Service Telephone Number:
[phone]
(Outside U.S. & Canada: [phone])
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)
WARNING
Do not expose the camera battery pack or other accessories
to rain or humidity to prevent a re 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" marked cameras
are intended for sales in Europe.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Camera notes:
Do not store or use the camera in the following environments:
• In the rain, in humid or dusty environments.
• In a place where the camera can be exposed directly to
sunlight or subject to high temperatures, e.g. Inside a
closed car in summer.
• In a place where the camera is subject to a high magnetic
eld, e.g. near motors, transformers or magnets.
Do not place the camera on a wet surface or places where
dripping water or sand may come in contact with the camera.
If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, remove
the battery and the memory card from the camera and store
them in a dry environment.
If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold location to a
warm place, moisture may condense inside the camera. It
is suggested that you wait for a while before turning on the
camera.
The warranty does not cover any type of data loss or corrup-
tion.
Battery notes:
Incorrect use of the battery may cause it to leak, become hot,
ignite or burst. Always observe the following precautions.
• Do not expose the battery to water, and take particular
care to keep the terminals dry.
• Do not heat the Battery or throw it into a re.
•Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the
battery.
Keep the battery out of reach of babies and small children.
In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates and
battery life is signicantly shortened.
Memory card notes:
When using a new memory card, be sure to format the card
with your digital camera before using it.
Do not change or delete the folder names or le names in the
memory card from your PC or, the camera may not be able to
display those edited les on its LCD screen. To edit image data,
copy the image data to the PC’s hard disk rst.
The photos taken by this camera are stored in the auto-
generated folder in the 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.

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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 2011 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-
cation purposes only and are properties of their respective
owners.
Safety Information
Please read the following important information carefully
before using this product.
• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera your-
self.
• Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper handling may
damage the product.
• Turn o the camera before inserting or removing the bat-
tery and memory card.
• Use only the type of battery that comes with the camera.
Using other types of batteries may damage the camera
and void the warranty.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
•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 battery.
• Do not operate or store the camera in dusty, dirty, or
sandy environments.

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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 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 eort 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 in this manual
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to
help you locate information quickly and easily:
Indicates useful information to consider.
Indicates precautions to be taken while operating the
camera.

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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
CONTENTS .................................................................... 3
GETTING READY .......................................................... 7
Unpacking ...................................................................................7
Camera Views .............................................................................8
Charging the Battery.............................................................. 10
Inserting the Battery and SD/SDHC
Card (Not included) ................................................................ 11
Turning On and O................................................................. 13
Using the Mode Button ......................................................... 14
Setting language and date/time ......................................... 15
Setting the Language .................................................... 15
Setting the Date and Time ........................................... 16
About the LCD Screen ............................................................ 17
BASIC OPERATION .................................................... 18
Shooting in Auto Mode .......................................................... 18
Using the Zoom Function ...................................................... 18
Basic Functions Menu ............................................................ 19
Flash .................................................................................. 19
Self-timer ......................................................................... 20
Macro Mode ..................................................................... 20
Exposure Compensation ............................................... 20
Advanced Functions Menu.................................................... 21
WB (White Balance) ....................................................... 22
ISO ..................................................................................... 22
Quality .............................................................................. 23
Size .................................................................................... 23
CONTENTS

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Color .................................................................................. 24
USING THE MODES ................................................... 25
LCD Screen Display ................................................................ 25
Still Picture Mode Display ............................................ 25
Video Shooting Mode Display ...................................... 27
Playback Mode Display ................................................. 28
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) ....................................................... 29
Landscape ....................................................................... 29
Portrait ............................................................................. 29
Night Portrait .................................................................. 30
Backlit Portrait ............................................................... 30
Night Landscape ............................................................ 30
Macro ................................................................................ 30
Auto ................................................................................... 30
Panorama ................................................................................. 30
Manual Scene Mode (SCN) .................................................... 31
Sport ................................................................................. 32
Indoor ............................................................................... 32
Snow ................................................................................. 32
Fireworks ......................................................................... 32
Museum ............................................................................ 32
Night Landscape ............................................................ 32
Children ............................................................................ 32
Leaf ................................................................................... 33
Sunset ............................................................................... 33
Glass ................................................................................. 33
Landscape ....................................................................... 33
Night Portrait .................................................................. 33
Beach................................................................................. 33
Text..................................................................................... 33
Gathering.......................................................................... 33
ID ........................................................................................ 33
Fish eye ............................................................................. 33
Travel shooting................................................................ 33
Photo frame ..................................................................... 33
Sketch................................................................................ 33

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Blink Detection ........................................................................ 34
Face Detection ........................................................................ 35
Smile Detection ....................................................................... 36
PLAYBACK ................................................................... 37
Viewing Photos and Videos .................................................. 37
Thumbnail View ...................................................................... 39
Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) .............. 40
Using the Delete Button ........................................................ 41
USING THE MENUS ................................................... 42
Still Menu .................................................................................. 42
AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) ........................................ 43
AF-assist Beam ............................................................... 43
Continuous AF ................................................................. 44
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ........................... 44
Continuous Shot ............................................................. 45
Date Imprint .................................................................... 45
Quick Review ................................................................... 46
Digital Zoom .................................................................... 46
Slow Shutter .................................................................... 47
Movie Menu .............................................................................. 48
Continuous AF ................................................................. 49
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ........................... 49
Playback Menu ........................................................................ 50
Protect .............................................................................. 50
Delete ............................................................................... 51
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) .............................. 52
Trim ................................................................................... 53
HDR-High Dynamic Range............................................ 53
Resize ................................................................................ 54
Rotate ............................................................................... 54
Red-eye Reduction ......................................................... 55
Display Setup ........................................................................... 55
Slideshow ......................................................................... 56
Wallpaper Settings ........................................................ 56
Setup Menu .............................................................................. 59

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Beep .................................................................................. 60
LCD Brightness ............................................................... 60
Power Saver .................................................................... 61
Zone .................................................................................. 61
Date/Time ........................................................................ 62
Language ......................................................................... 62
File and Software .................................................................... 62
Format Memory............................................................... 62
File Numbering ............................................................... 63
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to
memory card) .................................................................. 63
Reset Settings ................................................................. 64
FW Version (Firmware version) ................................... 64
Transmission.............................................................. 65
Video System ........................................................................... 65
Connecting Your Camera to a HDMI TV to View Videos.. 66
Connecting to a PC ................................................................. 67
Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 67
Transferring Files to your PC ....................................... 67
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer .............. 69
Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 69
Connecting the Camera and Printer .......................... 70
Using the PictBridge Menu ................................................... 71
Print with Date ............................................................... 71
Print without Date ......................................................... 72
Print Index ....................................................................... 73
Print DPOF ....................................................................... 74
Exit ..................................................................................... 74
APPENDICES .............................................................. 75
Specications .......................................................................... 75
Error Messages ....................................................................... 79
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 81

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GETTING READY
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.
Unpacking
USB Cable
Wrist Strap
Battery chargerRechargeable lithium-ion battery
CD-ROM
Warranty Card