GE G3WP User manual

2.7” LCD display with 4x optical zoom
Waterproof to 3m with support for underwater image
and movie shooting.
Features face recognition
12-megapixel for ultra high resolution imaging
imagination at work
G3WP
digital camera

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This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV]
indicates separate collection of waste electrical and
electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not
throw the equipment into the domestic refuse. Please use the
return and collection systems available in your country for the
disposal of this product.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Name: G3WP
Trade Name: GE
Responsible Party: General Imaging Co.
Address: 2158 W. 190th Street, Torrance, CA 90504,
USA
Telephone Number: [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 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" mark 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 types of
locations:
• 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.
• In a place where the camera is subject to a high magnetic
eld, e.g. near motors, transformers or magnets.
If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, we
suggest you remove the battery and the memory card.
If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold location to a
warm place, moisture may condense inside the camera. We
suggest you wait for a while before turing on the camera.
No compensation for loss of recordings. Loss of recordings
cannot be compensated for if a malfunction of your camera
or recording media, etc, makes the playback of recordings not
possible.
To maintain the camera's waterproof feature, ensure that no
foreign material interfere with the proper closing of the bat-
tery door.
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 re.
• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the
batteries.
• Use GE charger in the package to charge the lithium
battery only (for E and J series).
Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children.
In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates and the
time for which they can be used shortens markedly.
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
and then format memory card before any rmware upgrade.
Do not change or delete the directory names, or le names in
the memory card from your PC, as this may make it impossible
to use the card in your camera.

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BEFORE YOU START
Preface
Thank you for purchasing a GE digital camera. Please read
this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
Copyright
© Copyright 2009 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 may be properties of their respective
owners.
Safety information
Please read the following important information carefully
before using the 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 and charger that came with
the camera. Using other types of batteries or chargers
may damage the camera may pose a potential safety risk,
and invalidate the warranty.
• When using Li-ion batteries in this product, ensure that
they are inserted correctly. Inserting the batteries upside
down can cause damage to the camera and possibly pose
a potential safety risk.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
• Do not expose the camera to harsh environments (i.e. high
temperature and strong magnetic elds) as it may dra-
matically shorten the lifespan of the camera or damage
the battery.
• Do not use or store the camera in dusty, dirty, or sandy
areas, as its components may be damaged.

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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.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or solvent-
based cleaners to clean the camera. 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, but 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 the useful information to know.
Indicates the precautions to be taken while operating
the camera.

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WARNING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 .............................................................. 11
Turning on and o................................................................... 13
Using the Mode Button .......................................................... 14
Setting date/time and language.......................................... 15
Setting the Date and Time............................................ 15
Setting the Language .................................................... 16
About the LCD screen............................................................. 17
BASIC OPERATION .............................................18
Shooting in Auto mode........................................................... 18
Using the zoom function........................................................ 18
Using the ash ......................................................................... 19
Using the self-timer/Multiple shots .................................... 19
Using Macro mode .................................................................. 20
Exposure compensation ........................................................ 20
Advanced function menu (quick menu setup)................... 21
WB (White Balance)........................................................ 21
ISO...................................................................................... 22
Quality............................................................................... 23
Size..................................................................................... 24
Color................................................................................... 25
CONTENTS

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USING THE MODES ............................................26
LCD Screen display.................................................................. 26
Still shooting mode display .......................................... 26
Video shooting mode display....................................... 28
Playback mode display.................................................. 29
Auto Scene mode (ASCN)........................................................ 30
Landscape Mode............................................................. 31
Portrait mode .................................................................. 31
Night Portrait................................................................... 31
Backlit Portrait................................................................ 31
Night Landscape Mode.................................................. 31
Macro Mode ..................................................................... 31
Auto Mode ........................................................................ 31
Scene mode (SCN).................................................................... 32
Sport .................................................................................. 32
Indoor................................................................................ 32
Snow .................................................................................. 33
Fireworks ......................................................................... 33
Museum ............................................................................ 33
Night landscape.............................................................. 33
Portrait.............................................................................. 33
Children............................................................................. 33
Leaf .................................................................................... 33
Sunset................................................................................ 33
Glass .................................................................................. 33
Landscape ........................................................................ 33
Night portrait................................................................... 33
Stabilization..................................................................... 33
Underwater Movie Mode ....................................................... 34
Underwater Picture Mode..................................................... 35
Panorama.................................................................................. 35
Face Detection......................................................................... 37
Smile Detection........................................................................ 38
Blink Detection......................................................................... 39
PLAYBACK ...........................................................40
Viewing photos and videos ................................................... 40

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Using zoom on playback (for still pictures only)............... 42
Sound Recording and Playback............................................ 43
Using the Delete button......................................................... 44
USING THE MENUS ............................................45
Still menu .................................................................................. 45
AF mode (Auto-Focus mode)......................................... 46
AF-assist beam................................................................ 46
Continuous AF.................................................................. 47
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)............................ 47
Continuous shot.............................................................. 48
Date Imprint..................................................................... 49
Quick Review.................................................................... 49
Digital Zoom..................................................................... 50
Slow Shutter..................................................................... 50
Blink Detection................................................................ 51
Movie menu .............................................................................. 52
Continuous AF.................................................................. 53
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)............................ 53
Playback menu......................................................................... 54
Mode.................................................................................. 54
Protect............................................................................... 54
Delete ................................................................................ 55
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)............................... 56
Trim.................................................................................... 57
Resize................................................................................. 57
Rotate................................................................................ 58
Slideshow.......................................................................... 59
Red-eye removal............................................................. 59
Setup menu............................................................................... 60
Mode.................................................................................. 60
Beep................................................................................... 61
Format Memory............................................................... 61
LCD Brightness................................................................ 62
Power Saver ..................................................................... 62
World time........................................................................ 63
Date/Time......................................................................... 63
Language.......................................................................... 63

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File Numbering................................................................ 64
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to
memory card)................................................................... 64
Reset Settings.................................................................. 65
FW Version (Firmware version).................................... 65
Video system.................................................................... 66
CONNECTIONS ...................................................67
Connecting to a PC.................................................................. 67
Setting the USB mode .................................................... 67
Transferring les to your PC......................................... 67
Connecting to a PictBridge compatible printer................ 70
Setting the USB mode .................................................... 70
Connecting the camera and priter ............................. 71
Using the PictBridge menu.................................................... 72
Print with date................................................................. 72
Print without date .......................................................... 73
Print index ........................................................................ 74
Print DPOF ........................................................................ 75
Exit ..................................................................................... 75
APPENDICES .......................................................76
Specications:
G3WP ................................................................................. 76
Error messages........................................................................ 80
Troubleshooting....................................................................... 82