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imagination at work GE Digital Camera Power Pro Series : J1456W User Manual Getting Started Basic Operation Camera Function Controls Playback Using the Menus Camera Connectivity Appendix EN
imagination at work GE Digital Camera Power Pro Series : J1456W User Manual Getting Started Basic Operation Camera Function Controls Playback Using the Menus Camera Connectivity Appendix EN
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... intended for sales in the U.S.A. Please do not expose the camera battery pack or other accessories to water or humidity. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for safety, health, environment and... operation. This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of this product complies with part 15 of Conformity Model Name: J1456W Trade Name: GE Responsible Party: General Imaging Company Address: 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena, CA 90248, U.S.A. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to Comply...
... intended for sales in the U.S.A. Please do not expose the camera battery pack or other accessories to water or humidity. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for safety, health, environment and... operation. This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of this product complies with part 15 of Conformity Model Name: J1456W Trade Name: GE Responsible Party: General Imaging Company Address: 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena, CA 90248, U.S.A. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to Comply...
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...the auto-generated folder on the memory card from your PC. doing so may cause irreparable damage. No compensation for if a malfunction of your camera or recording media, makes the playback of recordings not possible. Do not store photos that has been initialized by this may cause a read ... of recordings cannot be exposed directly to sunlight or subject to high temperature, e.g. When editing image data, copy the image data to turning on camera. Align the SD memory card correctly before using a new or used for a long period of time, we suggest you remove the batteries and the...
...the auto-generated folder on the memory card from your PC. doing so may cause irreparable damage. No compensation for if a malfunction of your camera or recording media, makes the playback of recordings not possible. Do not store photos that has been initialized by this may cause a read ... of recordings cannot be exposed directly to sunlight or subject to high temperature, e.g. When editing image data, copy the image data to turning on camera. Align the SD memory card correctly before using a new or used for a long period of time, we suggest you remove the batteries and the...
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... shorten the life of your camera or damage the batteries. • Do not use or store the camera in a safe place for ...carefully and keep it in dusty, dirty or sandy areas, as the camera or components may be damaged. BEFORE YOU START Preface Thank you...or scratch the camera lens. • Do not expose the camera to service the camera yourself. • Do not drop or knock the camera. Trademarks All ...respective owners. Improper handling may damage the product. • Turn the camera off before using this published manual may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored...
... shorten the life of your camera or damage the batteries. • Do not use or store the camera in a safe place for ...carefully and keep it in dusty, dirty or sandy areas, as the camera or components may be damaged. BEFORE YOU START Preface Thank you...or scratch the camera lens. • Do not expose the camera to service the camera yourself. • Do not drop or knock the camera. Trademarks All ...respective owners. Improper handling may damage the product. • Turn the camera off before using this published manual may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored...
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...right to make changes without notice. Indicates precautions to clean the camera. • Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for ... the batteries from the camera if you locate information quickly and easily: Indicates useful information. To clean, wipe the camera with instructions on how... to use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based or solventbased cleaners to be taken while operating the camera. Every... effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual, the following symbols are going to store the camera ...
...right to make changes without notice. Indicates precautions to clean the camera. • Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for ... the batteries from the camera if you locate information quickly and easily: Indicates useful information. To clean, wipe the camera with instructions on how... to use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based or solventbased cleaners to be taken while operating the camera. Every... effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual, the following symbols are going to store the camera ...
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CONTENTS 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 Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card 11 Turning On and Off 13 Use Mode Button 14 Set Time, Date/...
CONTENTS 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 Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card 11 Turning On and Off 13 Use Mode Button 14 Set Time, Date/...
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... 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...
... 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...
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Warranty Card CD-ROM (Optional) Wrist Strap USB Cable Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery AC adapter GETTING READY Unpacking Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer.
Warranty Card CD-ROM (Optional) Wrist Strap USB Cable Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery AC adapter GETTING READY Unpacking Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer.
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... turns green, it for indoor use only. 10 Use the USB cable to connect the camera to the power adapter. (The power supply charger varys with regions, so the charger you received may be different from that in the picture). 3. �...;n�t�o�t�h�e��p�o�w��e�r��s�o�c�k�e�t�.� When charging, if the camera indicator is red, it shows that the battery is fully charged (to optimize battery life, charge the battery for at least four hours when charging...
... turns green, it for indoor use only. 10 Use the USB cable to connect the camera to the power adapter. (The power supply charger varys with regions, so the charger you received may be different from that in the picture). 3. �...;n�t�o�t�h�e��p�o�w��e�r��s�o�c�k�e�t�.� When charging, if the camera indicator is red, it shows that the battery is fully charged (to optimize battery life, charge the battery for at least four hours when charging...
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... storage. Turning On and Off Press the Power button to turn off the camera, press the Power button again. Power Button wide optical zoom After the camera is turned on . Remove the card out carefully. To turn the camera on , the camera will default to the the shooting mode last used. Press the Mode...
... storage. Turning On and Off Press the Power button to turn off the camera, press the Power button again. Power Button wide optical zoom After the camera is turned on . Remove the card out carefully. To turn the camera on , the camera will default to the the shooting mode last used. Press the Mode...
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All available modes are listed as following. Use Mode Button GE camera's provide a convenient mode button, which allows you to take still pictures by reducing image blur caused by hand shake, low lighting conditions, or slow shutter ... Record videos 14 Mode Name Auto Mode Icon Take still pictures in automatic mode Description Manual Mode M Many of the camera settings can be configured manually in this mode ASCN Mode The camera automatically selects the best scene type for still pictures Panorama Mode Capture a sequence of shots and automatically stitch them...
All available modes are listed as following. Use Mode Button GE camera's provide a convenient mode button, which allows you to take still pictures by reducing image blur caused by hand shake, low lighting conditions, or slow shutter ... Record videos 14 Mode Name Auto Mode Icon Take still pictures in automatic mode Description Manual Mode M Many of the camera settings can be configured manually in this mode ASCN Mode The camera automatically selects the best scene type for still pictures Panorama Mode Capture a sequence of shots and automatically stitch them...
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... buttons to confirm the setting 15 Press the button to select the desired language 3. To set the language, date, and time, go to turn the camera on the first time. Setting the Language 1. Press the Power button to the following setup options in the General Setup menu. • Language • Date...
... buttons to confirm the setting 15 Press the button to select the desired language 3. To set the language, date, and time, go to turn the camera on the first time. Setting the Language 1. Press the Power button to the following setup options in the General Setup menu. • Language • Date...
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... large quantities of the following situations arise, take particular care with a soft, dry cleaning cloth. About the LCD Screen When you turn the camera on, various icons are shown on the LCD screen. remove any way. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and the recording is damaged...liquid from inside the LCD screen gets into your mouth thoroughly with clean water for use. Avoid exposing the LCD screen to indicate the current camera settings and status. To learn more about the displayed icons, see "LCD Screen display" on the LCD screen with the liquid crystal in...
... large quantities of the following situations arise, take particular care with a soft, dry cleaning cloth. About the LCD Screen When you turn the camera on, various icons are shown on the LCD screen. remove any way. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and the recording is damaged...liquid from inside the LCD screen gets into your mouth thoroughly with clean water for use. Avoid exposing the LCD screen to indicate the current camera settings and status. To learn more about the displayed icons, see "LCD Screen display" on the LCD screen with the liquid crystal in...
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... while taking pictures. Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway to capture the image. Using the Zoom Function Your camera is equipped with . The screen shows ( ) for best results. Press the Mode button and select Automatic mode. ( ). 3. Press the Shutter button ... its maximum value, release the Zoom button and then press it again for the digital zoom to zoom in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes the camera's settings for the current zoom status. 18 The zoom indicator is hidden after the subject is released. To start shooting, do ...
... while taking pictures. Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway to capture the image. Using the Zoom Function Your camera is equipped with . The screen shows ( ) for best results. Press the Mode button and select Automatic mode. ( ). 3. Press the Shutter button ... its maximum value, release the Zoom button and then press it again for the digital zoom to zoom in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes the camera's settings for the current zoom status. 18 The zoom indicator is hidden after the subject is released. To start shooting, do ...
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The use of a tripod is recommended when shooting with this setting. • Flash: Red-Eye Reduction The camera emits a brief flash before the picture is taken to reduce red-eye effects. • Flash: Auto Camera flash goes off . • Flash: Forced Flash The flash will fire with each shot even if there is...
The use of a tripod is recommended when shooting with this setting. • Flash: Red-Eye Reduction The camera emits a brief flash before the picture is taken to reduce red-eye effects. • Flash: Auto Camera flash goes off . • Flash: Forced Flash The flash will fire with each shot even if there is...
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...;c�t�io��n�s��e�t�ti�n�g� interface. 21 Advanced Functions Menu The Advanced Functions Menu of the camera includes image Size, Image Quality, White Balance, Image Colour, ISO and EV values. These functions allow advanced users better control for shooting under difficult lighting...
...;c�t�io��n�s��e�t�ti�n�g� interface. 21 Advanced Functions Menu The Advanced Functions Menu of the camera includes image Size, Image Quality, White Balance, Image Colour, ISO and EV values. These functions allow advanced users better control for shooting under difficult lighting...
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... image resolution in larger sizes without degrading the image quality. A higher image resolution allows you will take up more images on a memory card. Quality The camera's quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of recorded pixels is, the better the image quality becomes. Higher quality settings produce better quality photos, but will...
... image resolution in larger sizes without degrading the image quality. A higher image resolution allows you will take up more images on a memory card. Quality The camera's quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of recorded pixels is, the better the image quality becomes. Higher quality settings produce better quality photos, but will...
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The options of your pictures. (The Color setting feature is only available when the camera is in the M Manual mode). You can try different color tones to alter the mood of White Balance include: • WB : Auto The color options ... setting allows you to adjust the color temperature for different lighting sources to ensure accurate color reproduction. (The WB setting is only available when the camera is in the M Manual mode). WB (White Balance) The White Balance allows you to add artistic color effects when taking pictures.
The options of your pictures. (The Color setting feature is only available when the camera is in the M Manual mode). You can try different color tones to alter the mood of White Balance include: • WB : Auto The color options ... setting allows you to adjust the color temperature for different lighting sources to ensure accurate color reproduction. (The WB setting is only available when the camera is in the M Manual mode). WB (White Balance) The White Balance allows you to add artistic color effects when taking pictures.
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...performance in the M Manual mode). A lower ISO value is needed when shooting in bright conditions. (The ISO setting is only available when the camera is in darker environments, a higher ISO value is from EV -2.0 to EV+2.0. ISO The ISO function allows you to adjust the light exposure ...value to control the brightness of the image. Exposure Compensation The exposure compensation adjustment allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera's light sensor based on the brightness of ISO include automatic, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600. 24 Pictures at higher ISO will...
...performance in the M Manual mode). A lower ISO value is needed when shooting in bright conditions. (The ISO setting is only available when the camera is in darker environments, a higher ISO value is from EV -2.0 to EV+2.0. ISO The ISO function allows you to adjust the light exposure ...value to control the brightness of the image. Exposure Compensation The exposure compensation adjustment allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera's light sensor based on the brightness of ISO include automatic, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600. 24 Pictures at higher ISO will...
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Press the Shutter button all the way down to "ASCN", The LCD screen will be selected automatically. 3. To use "ASCN": 1. Hold the camera steadily and aim at the subject. Icon Mode name Icon Mode name Landscape Mode Night Landscape Mode Portrait Mode Macro Mode Night Portrait Auto Mode ...
Press the Shutter button all the way down to "ASCN", The LCD screen will be selected automatically. 3. To use "ASCN": 1. Hold the camera steadily and aim at the subject. Icon Mode name Icon Mode name Landscape Mode Night Landscape Mode Portrait Mode Macro Mode Night Portrait Auto Mode ...