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User Manual imagination at work GE Digital Camera Smart Series : J1658W Getting Started Basic Operation Camera Function Controls Playback Using the Menus Camera Connectivity Appendix EN
User Manual imagination at work GE Digital Camera Smart Series : J1658W Getting Started Basic Operation Camera Function Controls Playback Using the Menus Camera Connectivity Appendix EN
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... damage the battery. • Do not operate or store the camera in dusty, dirty, or sandy environments. No part of this manual are used for future reference. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this publication may damage the product. • Turn the camera off before using ...shorten the life of battery that comes with the camera. All rights reserved. Safety Information Please read this GE digital camera. BEFORE YOU START Preface Thank you for purchasing this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for identification purposes only and are properties of General Imaging ...
... damage the battery. • Do not operate or store the camera in dusty, dirty, or sandy environments. No part of this manual are used for future reference. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this publication may damage the product. • Turn the camera off before using ...shorten the life of battery that comes with the camera. All rights reserved. Safety Information Please read this GE digital camera. BEFORE YOU START Preface Thank you for purchasing this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for identification purposes only and are properties of General Imaging ...
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... the right to be taken while operating the camera. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual, the following symbols are used in this manual Throughout this manual are going to store the camera for extended periods of time. • Download all pictures and remove the batteries from... precautions to make changes without notice. • Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time. • Do not use your GE digital camera. To clean, wipe the camera with instructions on how to consider.
... the right to be taken while operating the camera. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual, the following symbols are used in this manual Throughout this manual are going to store the camera for extended periods of time. • Download all pictures and remove the batteries from... precautions to make changes without notice. • Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time. • Do not use your GE digital camera. To clean, wipe the camera with instructions on how to consider.
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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 Battery Charging 10 Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included 11 Turning On and Off 13 Setting ... Setting 17 LCD Screen Display 18 Still Picture Mode Display 18 Video Shooting Mode Display 20 Playback Mode Display 21 Using the Mode Button 22 Manual Mode 23 Shooting in Auto Mode 23 Image Stabilization Mode 24 Portrait Mode 24 Panorama Mode 25
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 Battery Charging 10 Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included 11 Turning On and Off 13 Setting ... Setting 17 LCD Screen Display 18 Still Picture Mode Display 18 Video Shooting Mode Display 20 Playback Mode Display 21 Using the Mode Button 22 Manual Mode 23 Shooting in Auto Mode 23 Image Stabilization Mode 24 Portrait Mode 24 Panorama Mode 25
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Manual Scene Mode (SCN 26 Auto Scene 27 Landscape 27 Sport 27 Beach 27 Sunset 27 Fireworks 27 Night Landscape 27 Snow 27 Children 27 ID 27 Glass 27 Photo Frame 27 Panning Shot 28 Text 28 Fish Eye 28 Party 28 Indoor 28 Leaf 28 Museum 28 Night Portrait 28 Sketch 28 Auto Scene Mode (ASCN 29 BASIC OPERATION 31 Shooting in Auto Mode 31 Using the Zoom Function 31 Basic Functions Menu 32 Flash 32 Self-Timer Setting 33 Macro Mode 34 SET Function Menu 34 Exposure Compensation 34 ISO 35 Slow Shutter 35
Manual Scene Mode (SCN 26 Auto Scene 27 Landscape 27 Sport 27 Beach 27 Sunset 27 Fireworks 27 Night Landscape 27 Snow 27 Children 27 ID 27 Glass 27 Photo Frame 27 Panning Shot 28 Text 28 Fish Eye 28 Party 28 Indoor 28 Leaf 28 Museum 28 Night Portrait 28 Sketch 28 Auto Scene Mode (ASCN 29 BASIC OPERATION 31 Shooting in Auto Mode 31 Using the Zoom Function 31 Basic Functions Menu 32 Flash 32 Self-Timer Setting 33 Macro Mode 34 SET Function Menu 34 Exposure Compensation 34 ISO 35 Slow Shutter 35
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LCD Screen Display Still Picture Mode Display Mode : 12 3 45 1234 15 x3.5 6 7 14 8 9 13 -0.3 EV 400 ISO 10 12 11 17 16 1234 x3.5 18 -0.3 EV 400 ISO 18 1 Shooting Mode Icons Manual Mode Auto Mode Imaging Stabilization Mode Portrait Panorama Mode Scene Mode 2 Macro Mode 3 Zoom 4 Remaining number of pictures 5 SD Memory card/Built-in Memory 6 Battery Status 7 Image Size 8 White Balance (Adjustable only in Mode) 9 Picture Color (Adjustable only in Mode) 10 ISO Value (Adjustable only in Mode) 11 Histogram 12 Exposure Compensation (EV value) (Adjustable only in Mode)
LCD Screen Display Still Picture Mode Display Mode : 12 3 45 1234 15 x3.5 6 7 14 8 9 13 -0.3 EV 400 ISO 10 12 11 17 16 1234 x3.5 18 -0.3 EV 400 ISO 18 1 Shooting Mode Icons Manual Mode Auto Mode Imaging Stabilization Mode Portrait Panorama Mode Scene Mode 2 Macro Mode 3 Zoom 4 Remaining number of pictures 5 SD Memory card/Built-in Memory 6 Battery Status 7 Image Size 8 White Balance (Adjustable only in Mode) 9 Picture Color (Adjustable only in Mode) 10 ISO Value (Adjustable only in Mode) 11 Histogram 12 Exposure Compensation (EV value) (Adjustable only in Mode)
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Using the Mode Button This GE camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to choose the selected mode. The best setting for portrait shooting, enables AE/AF for faces Movie ... types and effects for any camera movement of hand shaking. All the available modes are listed below: Mode Name Icon Description Manual Mode Many of the camera settings can be configured manually in this mode, up to 4 frames can be stitched together to confirm your photos 22 After pressing the mode button...
Using the Mode Button This GE camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to choose the selected mode. The best setting for portrait shooting, enables AE/AF for faces Movie ... types and effects for any camera movement of hand shaking. All the available modes are listed below: Mode Name Icon Description Manual Mode Many of the camera settings can be configured manually in this mode, up to 4 frames can be stitched together to confirm your photos 22 After pressing the mode button...
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Press the mode button to select Manual Exposure Mode , press SET to capture the image. 2. Shooting in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes your picture in focus. 4. While operating in Auto Mode ... the Shutter button completely down to focus on the subject. 3. Press the SET button to select Auto Mode ( ). 2. Manual Mode M When selecting (Manual Exposure) Mode, you can set the EV/ISO/shutter speed manually. 1. Press mode button to confirm the settings and enter the shooting screen. 23 Press the Up/Down button to...
Press the mode button to select Manual Exposure Mode , press SET to capture the image. 2. Shooting in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes your picture in focus. 4. While operating in Auto Mode ... the Shutter button completely down to focus on the subject. 3. Press the SET button to select Auto Mode ( ). 2. Manual Mode M When selecting (Manual Exposure) Mode, you can set the EV/ISO/shutter speed manually. 1. Press mode button to confirm the settings and enter the shooting screen. 23 Press the Up/Down button to...
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... stitch the pictures automatically. Press playback button to enter playback mode to select Panorama Mode ( ). 2. If you press the Shutter button to capture and finish manual stitching. 5. The camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using successive, individual shots that you to specify the direction of the screen. Use the Left/Right...
... stitch the pictures automatically. Press playback button to enter playback mode to select Panorama Mode ( ). 2. If you press the Shutter button to capture and finish manual stitching. 5. The camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using successive, individual shots that you to specify the direction of the screen. Use the Left/Right...
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Press the mode button to match your subjects. Manual Scene Mode (SCN) In Manual Scene Mode, you and your needs. Select the desired scene for you can select from a total of 21 scene types to enter Scene Mode. The LCD will automatically adjust the optimal settings for the occasion and the camera will display a menu like the example below: Select a scene using the Up/Down/Left/Right button and press the SET button. 26
Press the mode button to match your subjects. Manual Scene Mode (SCN) In Manual Scene Mode, you and your needs. Select the desired scene for you can select from a total of 21 scene types to enter Scene Mode. The LCD will automatically adjust the optimal settings for the occasion and the camera will display a menu like the example below: Select a scene using the Up/Down/Left/Right button and press the SET button. 26
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ISO The ISO function allows you can control the exposure time. (The slow shutter mode is available only in M manual mode). The use of the camera's sensor to set a long exposure time between 2-30 sec. Slow Shutter In shutter B mode, you to light. Pictures taken ... higher ISO will generally have more noise than those taken with lower ISO. On the other hand, a lower ISO value is needed when in the M Manual mode). To improve the performance in darker environments, a higher ISO value is in bright conditions. (The ISO setting is only available when the camera is...
ISO The ISO function allows you can control the exposure time. (The slow shutter mode is available only in M manual mode). The use of the camera's sensor to set a long exposure time between 2-30 sec. Slow Shutter In shutter B mode, you to light. Pictures taken ... higher ISO will generally have more noise than those taken with lower ISO. On the other hand, a lower ISO value is needed when in the M Manual mode). To improve the performance in darker environments, a higher ISO value is in bright conditions. (The ISO setting is only available when the camera is...
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1. Press Left/Right button to select the following 7 modes: • AWB • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluorescent • Fluorescent CWF • Incandescent • Manual WB (Press the Shutter button to select different color effects. 1. Image Color Setting Image color setting allows you to detect WB) 2. Press Left/Right button to enter function menu. 2. Adjustable only in Manual Mode. Press SET button to select image color setting. 44 Press the SET button to confirm the settings and exit the menu.
1. Press Left/Right button to select the following 7 modes: • AWB • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluorescent • Fluorescent CWF • Incandescent • Manual WB (Press the Shutter button to select different color effects. 1. Image Color Setting Image color setting allows you to detect WB) 2. Press Left/Right button to enter function menu. 2. Adjustable only in Manual Mode. Press SET button to select image color setting. 44 Press the SET button to confirm the settings and exit the menu.
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Image color setting effect has the following 4 options: • Normal • Vivid • Retro • Black and White Adjustable only in Manual Mode. 45
Image color setting effect has the following 4 options: • Normal • Vivid • Retro • Black and White Adjustable only in Manual Mode. 45
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... a PC. 3. Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer PictBridge allows printing images from USB mode. 67 With the PictBridge function on the packaging or check the printer manual.
... a PC. 3. Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer PictBridge allows printing images from USB mode. 67 With the PictBridge function on the packaging or check the printer manual.
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...:4608×2592 2MP: 1920×1080 720p30, 720p15, VGA, QVGA Best, Fine, Normal Yes Exif 2.3 (JPEG) Movie Format: MOV (Motion JPEG), Audio: G.711 [Monaural] Manual Mode, Auto Mode, Image Stabilization Mode, Portrait, Movie Mode, Panorama Mode, Scene Mode [Auto Scene, Landscape, Sport, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Night Landscape, Snow, Children, ID...
...:4608×2592 2MP: 1920×1080 720p30, 720p15, VGA, QVGA Best, Fine, Normal Yes Exif 2.3 (JPEG) Movie Format: MOV (Motion JPEG), Audio: G.711 [Monaural] Manual Mode, Auto Mode, Image Stabilization Mode, Portrait, Movie Mode, Panorama Mode, Scene Mode [Auto Scene, Landscape, Sport, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Night Landscape, Snow, Children, ID...
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x2 ~ x8) AWB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual WB 75 LCD Display ISO Sensitivity AF Method Exposure Metering Method Exposure Control Method Exposure Compensation Shutter Speed Continuous Shooting Playback Modes White Balance Control 2.... AE (AiAE), Center-Weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to Center of Frame), Face AE Program AE (AE-Lock Available) ±2EV in 1/3 Step Increments 1/2000 ~ 4 Seconds (Manual: 30 Seconds) Yes Single Photo, Index (9/16 Thumbnails), Slide Show Zoom (Approx.
x2 ~ x8) AWB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual WB 75 LCD Display ISO Sensitivity AF Method Exposure Metering Method Exposure Control Method Exposure Compensation Shutter Speed Continuous Shooting Playback Modes White Balance Control 2.... AE (AiAE), Center-Weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to Center of Frame), Face AE Program AE (AE-Lock Available) ±2EV in 1/3 Step Increments 1/2000 ~ 4 Seconds (Manual: 30 Seconds) Yes Single Photo, Index (9/16 Thumbnails), Slide Show Zoom (Approx.
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... Slide Show, Movie, Date, Zoom (Approx. 2x - 8x), Histogram Display Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual Internal Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, No Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro (Wide) Approx. 11.8 in. ...Range Recording Media Other Features Jacks Power Shooting Capability (Battery Performance) Operation Environment Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass Supplied Accessories J1658W 16.08 Megapixels 16.44 Megapixels (1/2.3" CCD) 5x F 5.1 mm (Wide) - 25.5 mm (Tele) 28 mm ... product information, please visit www.ge.com/digitalcameras.
... Slide Show, Movie, Date, Zoom (Approx. 2x - 8x), Histogram Display Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual Internal Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, No Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro (Wide) Approx. 11.8 in. ...Range Recording Media Other Features Jacks Power Shooting Capability (Battery Performance) Operation Environment Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass Supplied Accessories J1658W 16.08 Megapixels 16.44 Megapixels (1/2.3" CCD) 5x F 5.1 mm (Wide) - 25.5 mm (Tele) 28 mm ... product information, please visit www.ge.com/digitalcameras.