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... or modify the batteries. • Use GE charger in summer. • In a place where the camera is subject to the PC's hard disk and then format memory card before turing on the camera. Inside a closed car in the package to charge the lithium battery only (for loss of time, we suggest you wait for a long period of recordings. To edit image data, copy the image data to a high magnetic...
... or modify the batteries. • Use GE charger in summer. • In a place where the camera is subject to the PC's hard disk and then format memory card before turing on the camera. Inside a closed car in the package to charge the lithium battery only (for loss of time, we suggest you wait for a long period of recordings. To edit image data, copy the image data to a high magnetic...
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Please read the following important information carefully before inserting or removing the battery and memory card. • Use only the type of battery and charger that they are used for identification purposes only and may pose a potential safety risk, and invalidate the warranty. • When using the product. • Do not take apart or attempt to harsh environments (i.e. Safety information Please read...
Please read the following important information carefully before inserting or removing the battery and memory card. • Use only the type of battery and charger that they are used for identification purposes only and may pose a potential safety risk, and invalidate the warranty. • When using the product. • Do not take apart or attempt to harsh environments (i.e. Safety information Please read...
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... 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 off 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 flash 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...
... 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 off 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 flash 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...
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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...
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...
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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 files 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 Specifications: G3WP 76 Error messages 80 Troubleshooting 82
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 files 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 Specifications: G3WP 76 Error messages 80 Troubleshooting 82
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... Movie Switch to take still pictures underwater. Underwater Picture Switch to record videos underwater. M (Recommended for taking still pictures. Movie Switch to capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo. Panorama Switch to record videos. 14 Manual Auto Scene Switch to use a preset scene mode for advanced users only) In the "ASCN" mode, different scene conditions are detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be configured. There are listed as follows: Mode Name Icon Description Auto Switch...
... Movie Switch to take still pictures underwater. Underwater Picture Switch to record videos underwater. M (Recommended for taking still pictures. Movie Switch to capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo. Panorama Switch to record videos. 14 Manual Auto Scene Switch to use a preset scene mode for advanced users only) In the "ASCN" mode, different scene conditions are detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be configured. There are listed as follows: Mode Name Icon Description Auto Switch...
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... switch over to capture the image. Zoom button Zoom indicator (See "Digital Zoom" on . 2. Press Power to zoom Wide or Tele on the center of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway to take photos. While operating in Auto mode Auto mode is equipped with two types of the LCD screen. 5. In the Mode menu, select the Auto mode ( ). 3. BASIC OPERATION Shooting in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes your photos for best results. Using the zoom function...
... switch over to capture the image. Zoom button Zoom indicator (See "Digital Zoom" on . 2. Press Power to zoom Wide or Tele on the center of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway to take photos. While operating in Auto mode Auto mode is equipped with two types of the LCD screen. 5. In the Mode menu, select the Auto mode ( ). 3. BASIC OPERATION Shooting in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes your photos for best results. Using the zoom function...
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Adjust the image exposure between Macro and Macro Off by pressing the Right/Flash button. Using Macro mode In Macro Mode, you to adjust the background brightness to the Macro Mode after getting into the setting menu by pressing the Up/Down button. • Macro Select this to focus on subjects 6cm from the lens. • Macro Off Select this option to the exposure setting menu. 2. press the Left/Right button to go to disable Macro. To change the exposure values...
Adjust the image exposure between Macro and Macro Off by pressing the Right/Flash button. Using Macro mode In Macro Mode, you to adjust the background brightness to the Macro Mode after getting into the setting menu by pressing the Up/Down button. • Macro Select this to focus on subjects 6cm from the lens. • Macro Off Select this option to the exposure setting menu. 2. press the Left/Right button to go to disable Macro. To change the exposure values...
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7 Battery status 8 WT ratio (displayed only when zoom is activated) 9 Zoom 10 Histogram 11 Picture color (adjustable only in M Manual Mode) 12 Image size 13 Image quality 14 ISO value (adjustable only in M Manual Mode) 15 White balance (adjustable only in M Manual Mode) 16 Focus frame 17 Slow shutter warning icon 18 Continuous shot 19 Face detection icon 20 Blink detection 21 Self-timer 2-sec Red-eye reduction Forced flash Forced off Slow Synchro Red-Eye + Slow Synchro 24 Exposure 10-sec 22 Macro Mode 23 Flash Mode Auto 27
7 Battery status 8 WT ratio (displayed only when zoom is activated) 9 Zoom 10 Histogram 11 Picture color (adjustable only in M Manual Mode) 12 Image size 13 Image quality 14 ISO value (adjustable only in M Manual Mode) 15 White balance (adjustable only in M Manual Mode) 16 Focus frame 17 Slow shutter warning icon 18 Continuous shot 19 Face detection icon 20 Blink detection 21 Self-timer 2-sec Red-eye reduction Forced flash Forced off Slow Synchro Red-Eye + Slow Synchro 24 Exposure 10-sec 22 Macro Mode 23 Flash Mode Auto 27
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Playback mode display Mode: 1 23 4 5 6 78 100-0079 17 16 F2.8 15 1/125 ISO800 '09 10/01 07:59 9 0079 / 9999+ 14 13 12 11 10 1 Play Mode icon 2 File protection icon 3 Picture sound status (press the Shutter button to record sound) Sound recording disabled Sound recording enabled 4 Picture file icon 5 DPOF file icon 6 Picture number 7 Memory card/built-in memory 8 Battery status 9 Histogram 10 Memory space (this picture/total number of pictures) 11 White balance 12 ISO value 13 Exposure compensation 14 Recording date and time 15 Shutter speed 16 Aperture value 17 Image size 29
Playback mode display Mode: 1 23 4 5 6 78 100-0079 17 16 F2.8 15 1/125 ISO800 '09 10/01 07:59 9 0079 / 9999+ 14 13 12 11 10 1 Play Mode icon 2 File protection icon 3 Picture sound status (press the Shutter button to record sound) Sound recording disabled Sound recording enabled 4 Picture file icon 5 DPOF file icon 6 Picture number 7 Memory card/built-in memory 8 Battery status 9 Histogram 10 Memory space (this picture/total number of pictures) 11 White balance 12 ISO value 13 Exposure compensation 14 Recording date and time 15 Shutter speed 16 Aperture value 17 Image size 29
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... return to the to adjust the image quality and image size. The main function menu also allows you can select Underwater Movie Mode in the water, you to Scene selection menu. Do not go deeper than 2 hours. Please refer to the "Advanced Functions Menu" section on page 23-24 for detailed instructions. 34 Underwater Movie Mode When you are in the Mode Selection menu to shoot underwater videos. 1.
... return to the to adjust the image quality and image size. The main function menu also allows you can select Underwater Movie Mode in the water, you to Scene selection menu. Do not go deeper than 2 hours. Please refer to the "Advanced Functions Menu" section on page 23-24 for detailed instructions. 34 Underwater Movie Mode When you are in the Mode Selection menu to shoot underwater videos. 1.
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To play a selected video clip, press the button to the Playback mode. Press the Left/Right button, and press the button for confirmation. 1 2 3 45 6 7 40 The last recorded photo or video clip is displayed. 2. PLAYBACK Viewing photos and videos To view the captured photos and video clips on the screen. During video playback, the operating instructions will appear on the LCD screen: 1. Press button to go to enter the movie playback mode. 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 button to the Playback mode. Press the Left/Right button, and press the button for confirmation. 1 2 3 45 6 7 40 The last recorded photo or video clip is displayed. 2. PLAYBACK Viewing photos and videos To view the captured photos and video clips on the screen. During video playback, the operating instructions will appear on the LCD screen: 1. Press button to go to enter the movie playback mode. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card. 3.
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.... Please refer to delete pictures or videos. Using the Delete button In Playback Mode, you want to delete with Up/Down button and press the button for instructions on the delete menu options. To delete pictures or videos: 1. Select a picture or video clip you can choose to delete the attached sound file alone or to the Playback Mode. 2. The indicator appears if the picture has a sound file attached. Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered. Press the Down/Delete button and the delete screen appears. 4.
.... Please refer to delete pictures or videos. Using the Delete button In Playback Mode, you want to delete with Up/Down button and press the button for instructions on the delete menu options. To delete pictures or videos: 1. Select a picture or video clip you can choose to delete the attached sound file alone or to the Playback Mode. 2. The indicator appears if the picture has a sound file attached. Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered. Press the Down/Delete button and the delete screen appears. 4.
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... delete all contents in the memory card and built-in memory, including protected photo and movie files. Format Memory Please note: formatting enables you to confirm. 3. To change the tones for shutter, buttons, self-timer, and power-on/power-off. Select the Beep setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to confirm setting. 3. Press the Right button, press the Up/Down button to adjust volume and change tone, and press the button to switch...
... delete all contents in the memory card and built-in memory, including protected photo and movie files. Format Memory Please note: formatting enables you to confirm. 3. To change the tones for shutter, buttons, self-timer, and power-on/power-off. Select the Beep setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to confirm setting. 3. Press the Right button, press the Up/Down button to adjust volume and change tone, and press the button to switch...
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... the Reset setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Reset Settings Use this setting to view the current camera firmware version. 1. Select the FW Version setting from the Setup menu as necessary. To update to the latest firmware version, you can go to confirm. Then press the button to the following website: http://www.general-imaging. com/us/supportDetail.aspx?id=435 65 FW Version (Firmware Version) Use this setting...
... the Reset setting from the Setup menu as described previously. 2. Reset Settings Use this setting to view the current camera firmware version. 1. Select the FW Version setting from the Setup menu as necessary. To update to the latest firmware version, you can go to confirm. Then press the button to the following website: http://www.general-imaging. com/us/supportDetail.aspx?id=435 65 FW Version (Firmware Version) Use this setting...
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... navigation buttons to select PC. 3. Press the button to a computer. CONNECTIONS Connecting to a PC Use the USB cable and ArcSoft software (CD-ROM) supplied with a PC. 1. 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 automatically detect the camera as you to ensure that the camera is correctly configured to connect with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to...
... navigation buttons to select PC. 3. Press the button to a computer. CONNECTIONS Connecting to a PC Use the USB cable and ArcSoft software (CD-ROM) supplied with a PC. 1. 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 automatically detect the camera as you to ensure that the camera is correctly configured to connect with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to...
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... steps will switch to PC mode automatically from a memory card in a digital camera directly to the camera setting menu, select USB connection with a PictBridge compatible printer using the supplied USB cable, without the need for specifications.With the PictBridge function on your camera, you to ensure that the camera is PictBridge compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check the manual for a PC. 3. Connecting to a PictBridge compatible printer PictBridge allows printing images from USB mode. 70 Go...
... steps will switch to PC mode automatically from a memory card in a digital camera directly to the camera setting menu, select USB connection with a PictBridge compatible printer using the supplied USB cable, without the need for specifications.With the PictBridge function on your camera, you to ensure that the camera is PictBridge compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check the manual for a PC. 3. Connecting to a PictBridge compatible printer PictBridge allows printing images from USB mode. 70 Go...
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... not connected to perform during video/audio recording. • The battery is out of ink. • Check if the printer has a paper jam. 81 Battery exhausted. Warning!! Messages When the camera is used for longer than the specified time. • Confirm whether the memory card should be formatted. • The picture or video you are trying to delete is protected. • The write protection switch in the memory card is set to the "LOCK...
... not connected to perform during video/audio recording. • The battery is out of ink. • Check if the printer has a paper jam. 81 Battery exhausted. Warning!! Messages When the camera is used for longer than the specified time. • Confirm whether the memory card should be formatted. • The picture or video you are trying to delete is protected. • The write protection switch in the memory card is set to the "LOCK...
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... memory card is not inserted cor- Images, video clips, and audio files cannot be saved. • The battery has run out. • The battery is full. Troubleshooting Problem Camera does not turn on your camera • Use the Image Stabilization mode. • Replace the memory card with a new one. • Delete unwanted images. • Unlock the memory card. 82 The picture is dirty. • appears when taking pic- Camera turns off suddenly during operation. Solution • Charge the battery or replace with a fully charged battery...
... memory card is not inserted cor- Images, video clips, and audio files cannot be saved. • The battery has run out. • The battery is full. Troubleshooting Problem Camera does not turn on your camera • Use the Image Stabilization mode. • Replace the memory card with a new one. • Delete unwanted images. • Unlock the memory card. 82 The picture is dirty. • appears when taking pic- Camera turns off suddenly during operation. Solution • Charge the battery or replace with a fully charged battery...
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... Panorama A SCN Auto Scene Detection Blink Detection Smile Detection Face Detection Electronic Image Stabilization Red-Eye Removal Auto-Brightness LCD A stylish yet durable digital camera especially designed for life's adventures. Design and specifications subject to 8G support) Optical Zoom: 4X AF Method: Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection, AF Assist Light (On/Off) Digital Zoom: 4.5X Output Jacks: USB2.0/AV-OUT (Integrated Proprietary Connector) LCD Size: 2.7 inch TFT color LCD...
... Panorama A SCN Auto Scene Detection Blink Detection Smile Detection Face Detection Electronic Image Stabilization Red-Eye Removal Auto-Brightness LCD A stylish yet durable digital camera especially designed for life's adventures. Design and specifications subject to 8G support) Optical Zoom: 4X AF Method: Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection, AF Assist Light (On/Off) Digital Zoom: 4.5X Output Jacks: USB2.0/AV-OUT (Integrated Proprietary Connector) LCD Size: 2.7 inch TFT color LCD...
