GE C1640W User Manual

ENAppendixCamera ConnectivityUsing the MenusPlaybackCamera Function ControlsBasic OperationGetting StartedSmart Series : C1640WUser ManualGE Digital

6 7GETTING READYYour package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or appears to be dam

8 9Camera ViewsFront View Back ViewRight View243165891011121314157

8 99Top ViewLeft ViewBottom View1 Flash 13 Delete/Down Button2 AF Assist Beam/Timer indicator 14 Auto-Timer Shooting Button/Left Button3 Mic 15 Functi

10 11Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (card not included)2. Insert the battery while observing the correct polarity. 1. Open the battery compartm

10 11114. Close the battery compartment.3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory card slot as shown.

12 1312 13Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use of 64 MB to 32 GB memory cards from recognized manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and

12 1312 13Setting Language and Date/Time The Date/Time and Language setup page will automatically appear when the camera is turned on for the rst tim

1414 15Set Date/Time1. In the General Setup Menu, press Up/Down button to select Date/Time, press SET or Right button to enter setting mode. 2. Pres

14 15If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with the liquid inside the monitor. If any of the following situations arise, take the recomm

16 1716 17Press the button to toggle between these modes: Default, Grid, and Clean.Default mode: Display the camera parameters on screen1234-0.3EV40

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16 1716 17LCD Screen DisplayStill Picture Mode DisplayMode: 1234x3.5-0.3EV400ISO123 4 56891012 11147131234x3.5-0.3EV400ISO1615171 Shooting Mode

1814 AF Mode Single-AF Multi-AF15 Flash Mode Force O Flash Auto Force Flash Slow Sync. Slow Sync. + Red-Eye Red-Eye Reduction16 Self-Timer

19Video Shooting Mode DisplayMode : 200:56-0.3EV1 3 4 5 687910111 Video Mode Icon2 Macro Mode3 Self-Timer 10 sec 4 Zoom Value Scale (Displayed

2020 21Playback Mode DisplayMode : 6/4515:379345210168731 DPOF File 2 File Protection3 Memory Space (this picture/total number of pictures)4 SD M

20 21Using the Mode ButtonThis GE camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to switch easily between dierent modes. After pressing the

22 2322 23Shooting in Auto Mode Auto Mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes your ph

22 2322 23PanoramaPanorama Mode allows you to create a panoramic picture. The camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using the individu

24 25In Manual Scene Mode, you can select from a total of 23 scene types to match your needs. Select the desired scene for the occasion and the camera

24 2525Mode name Description Auto SceneIdenties the scene automatically; Person, Backlighting, Landscape, Macro, Night Scene, Night Scene with subjec

2626 27Mode name Description Panning ShotProduces background image blur that emphasizes the motion of the main subject. TextFor taking pictures of tex

iiii 1SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCamera Notes:Do not store or use the camera in the following environments:• In the rain, in humidity or dusty environments.•

26 27In the "ASCN" mode, dierent recording conditions are detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be automatically selec

2828 29Mode name Description Landscape ModeFor landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure and reproduce vivid green and blue colors. Port

28 29Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Press the Zoom button of the camera to zoom in or out on

30 3130 31Basic Function MenuThe Basic Function menu includes ash, self-timer, macro, and continuous capture. Set the basic functions in the followin

30 3130 31Self-Timer SettingUse this function to take pictures at pre-set intervals. The camera shutter speed can be set for 2 seconds, 10 seconds or

32 3332 33Macro ModeThe Macro setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close-up photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects very close to

32 3332 33ISOThe ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera's sensor to light. To improve the performance in darker environment

34 3534 35Viewing Photos and VideosPLAYBACKTo view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen:1. Press the button to enter the Playback m

34 3534 35When playing a movie, press the Up/Down button to increase or decrease the volume. To mute the audio, press and hold the Down button until t

36 3736 37If the indicator appears on the LCD, then a movie le is currently being displayed.Press the SET button to restore a preview icon to its o

ii 1BEFORE YOU STARTPrefaceThank you for purchasing this GE digital camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future r

36 3736 37Using the Delete ButtonIn Playback Mode, you can press the Down/Delete button to delete pictures or videos.To delete pictures or videos:1.

38 39Still MenuUSING THE MENUSMode: In any of the above Photo Modes, press the funcmenu button to go to the Photo Setup Menu.To adjust each setting:

38 3939Continuous Capture SettingUse this setting to perform continuous shooting. After entering this mode, you can shoot multiple images by continuou

40Focus SettingThis setting allows you to select dierent modes for optimum focus.There are 2 options: Single-AF Multi-AFImage Color SettingImage c

41White Balance SettingThe White Balance Setting allows you to adjust the color temperature for dierent lighting sources to ensure accurate color rep

42 43Mode : Press funcmenu button to enter shooting menu.1. Press Up/Down button to switch among shooting menus and select setting menu.2. Press

42 4343Digital ZoomUse this setting to enable or disable the Digital Zoom function. When Digital Zoom is turned o, only the optical zoom is functiona

4444 45Date ImprintInclude a Date/Time stamp in the photo image.• O• Date• Date / TimeQuick ReviewThis setting refers to the brief photo review immed

44 45Movie Mode MenuMode : Press mode dial to select mode. 1. Press funcmenu button to enter menu. 2. Press Up/Down button to select the menu

46 47Playback MenuMode : In Playback mode, press the funcmenu button to enter the Playback menu.1. Press Up / Down button to switch between playbac

2 3• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.• Download all pictures and remove the batteries from the camera if you are goin

46 47472. Press Up/Down button to select between protection options:• Single, to protect a single selected photo or video• All, to protect all phot

48• Delete All:1. In the Delete option, select All and then press the SET button.2. Use Up/Down button and select Delete All to delete all les, or

49TrimThe Trim setting allows you to trim an area of a selected photo and save it as a new photo.To trim a picture:1. Select cutting function.2. S

5050 51RotateYou can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture.1. In the playback mode, press Left/Right button to select the photo w

50 512. Switch between dierent functions with the Up/Down button.3. Press the SET or Right button to enter the submenu.After selecting a function o

5252 532. Press Up/Down button to select volume control: • Tone 1: Low • Tone 2: Medium• Tone 3: High3. Press Right button to enter, and press Up

52 53ZoneThe Zone setting is a useful function on your overseas trips. This feature enables you to display the local time on the LCD screen while you

54Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to SD memory card)Use this setting to copy the les stored in the camera's internal memory to an SD memory c

55FW Version (Firmware Version)Use this setting to view the current camera rmware version.Select FW Version in the File/Software menu, then press Rig

56 57Transferring les to your PCYour computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive. Double-click the My Computer icon on the des

2 33WARNING ... iSAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... iiBEFORE YOU

56 57574. Disconnect the camera once transfer is completed.If the USB option is set to [PC] :Turn the camera o and disconnect the USB cable.Windows

58 59Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible PrinterPictBridge allows printing images from a memory card in a digital camera directly to a printer, rega

58 5959Connecting the Camera and Printer.1. Make sure both the camera and printer are turned on.2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the

60 6160 61Video SystemUse this feature to switch the video system from either NTSC or PAL.1. Select Video System in the Transmission menu, then press

60 6160 61After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge menu will appear:Press the Up/Down button to select a menu item, then Press the SET or

623. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the number of prints for the current displayed photo.4. Press the SET button and the following scr

635. Select “Yes”, then press SET button: conrm print. Select “Cancel”, then press SET button: cancel print. Print IndexYou can use this setting to

6464 65Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)To use DPOF printing, you must select the photos for printing using the DPOF settings before hand. See t

64 65SpecicationsDesign and specications are subject to change without notice.APPENDICESActive Image Sensor Pixels 16.15 MegapixelsTotal Image Senso

66Number of Recording PixelsStill Image(4:3) 16MP: 4608×3456, 10MP: 3648×2736, 5MP: 2592×1944, 3MP: 2048×1536, 0.3MP: 640×480(3:2) 12MP: 4608×3072,(16

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67LCD Display 2.7inch (230k Pixels)ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600AF Method Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-DetectionExposur

6868 69FlashFlash Method InternalFlash ModesAuto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, No Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction + Slow SynchroShooting Ra

68 69Error MessagesMessages ExplanationCard error • The memory card is not formatted.Card full • The memory card is full and cannot store any new im

7070 71Messages ExplanationCard is not formatted, format? • Conrm whether the memory card should be formatted.This image cannot be deleted • The pi

70 71TroubleshootingProblem Possible causes SolutionCamera does not turn on. • The battery has run out.• The battery is not inserted correctly.• Re

72Problem Possible causes SolutionImages cannot print from the connected printer.• The camera is not connected to the printer correctly.• The printe

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5Thumbnail View ...... 35Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) ...

66 7Format Memory ................ 53Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to memory card).....