GE G3WP Specifications Page 1

2.7” LCD display with 4x optical zoomWaterproof to 3m with support for underwater image and movie shooting.Features face recognition12-megapixel for u

66 7File Numbering ... 64Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to memory card)...

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

8 9Front ViewCamera viewsBack ViewRight View1 2 3475 68910111213141517

8 99Top ViewLeft ViewBottom View1 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 13 Delete Button/Down Button2 Flash Lamp 14 Face Detection/Left button3 Lens 15 Function/O

10 1110 111. Plug charger into electrical outlet2. Place the battery into the charger as shown.3. Plug one end of the connecting cable into the cha

10 1110 11Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (not included)1. Open the battery compartment.2. Insert the battery while observing the correct polari

1212 134. Close the battery compartment.3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory card slot as shown.

12 13Battery capacity decreases with usage.Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use of 64MB to 8GB memory cards from recognized manufacturers

14 1514 15Using the Mode ButtonThe GE camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to switch between dierent modes with ease. Press Left/

14 1514 15Setting date/time and languageTo set the language, date, and time, go to the following setup options in the Setup menu.• Date / Time • Displ

1616 17The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically appear when the camera is turned on the rst time.Setting the Language1. Use the Up/Down b

16 17If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the following situations arise, take the ur

18 1918 19Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Press the Zoom button on either the Wide or Tele position of

18 1918 19Using the ashPress the Right/Flash button to go to the ash setting menu. Press Up/Down button to switch between the six ash modes.• Au

20 2120 21Using Macro mode Exposure compensationIn Macro Mode, you can capture subject details at close range; press the Left/Right button to go to th

20 2120 21Advanced function menu (Quick menu setup)WB (White Balance)The white balance allows user to adjust the color temperature under dierent ligh

22ISOThe ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera sensor based on the brightness of the scene. To improve the performance in darke

23QualityThe quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the images. Higher quality settings give better photos, but will take up more memory spa

24SizeThe size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to print that image in larger sizes without deg

25ColorThe color setting allows you to add artistic eects directly when taking shots. You can try dierent color tones to alter the mood of your pict

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26 27LCD Screen displayUSING THE MODESStill shooting mode displayMode: M 89101 2 3 4 5 6 715 14 13 12 11191817169999+23 2420 21 229999+1 Shoo

26 27277 Battery status8 WT ratio (displayed only when zoom is activated)9 Zoom10 Histogram11 Picture color (adjustable only in M Manual Mode)12

28Video shooting mode displayMode : 9101 4 52 3 6 7 812 11141300:99:591 Shooting Mode icons2 Self-timer3 Metering Spot Center Ai AE4 Macro Mo

29Playback mode displayMode: 14 10171 32 4 5 6 7 8100-0079'09 10/01 07:59 0079 / 9999+F2.81/125 ISO80012 1113161591 Play Mode icon2 File prot

30 31In the "ASCN" mode, dierent recording conditions are detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be automatically selec

30 3131Landscape ModeFor landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure to match the background. Portrait modeFor portraits, ASCN will automa

32 33In Manual Scene mode, you can select from a total of 14 scene types to match your needs. You just need to select the right scene for the occasion

32 3333SnowSuitable for snowy landscape. Camera automatically adjusts and corrects exposure value (EV).FireworksFor shooting at night and reworks. Sh

34 3534 351. After selecting the scene type, press the button to activate.2. To select a dierent scene type, press the button to enter the main

34 3534 35PanoramaPanorama mode allows you to create a panoramic picture. The camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using the individu

iiii 1SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCamera notes:Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations:• In a place where the camera can be exposed

3636 372. Use the Left/Right buttons to specify the direction of picture taking, and then in 2 seconds the panoramic sequence will commence automatic

36 37The Face Detection mode will detect faces of persons during picture shooting so that the faces will be clearer.1. In Shooting Mode, press the Le

38 3938 39Smile DetectionWith the camera's new "Smile Detection" feature, which automatically detects and captures a person smiling, yo

38 3938 39Blink DetectionThe Blink Detection feature is on by default, and after taking each photo, a warning message will pop up if a blink had been

40 4140 41Viewing photos and videosPLAYBACKTo view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen:1. Press button to go to the Playback mode.

40 4140 41During video playback, you can press the Up/Down button to adjust the volume.The operating instruction icons are as follows. 1 Pause 5 Stop2

42 4342 43Using zoom playback (for still pictures only)The zoom buttons can also be used during playback. This allows you to magnify photos up to 8X.1

42 4342 43Sound Recording and PlaybackSound recording and playback enables the rapid recording or playback of the recorded sound in the Playback Mode.

44 4544 45Using the Delete buttonIn Playback Mode, you can press the Down/Delete button to delete pictures or videos.To delete pictures or videos:1.

44 4544 45Still menuUSING THE MENUSMode: M In any of the above Still Modes, press the button to go to the Still menu.To adjust each setting:

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

46AF mode (Auto-Focus mode)Use this setting to control the auto-focus mechanism while taking pictures.Two options are available:• Single-AF: The focus

47Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Use this setting to select an area for the exposure to be obtained.Three options are available:• Spot • Center-Wei

48Continuous shotUse this setting to perform continuous shooting. Once in this mode, you must continuously hold down the Shutter button to use this fu

49Quick ReviewThis setting refers to the quick photo review immediately after taking a picture. The picture stays on the LCD screen for an adjustable

50Digital ZoomUse this setting to enable or disable the digital zoom function. When disabled, only the optical zoom is enabled.Digital Zoom indicator•

51Blink DetectionThe Blink Detection feature is on by default, and after taking each photo, a warning message will pop up if a blink was detected in t

52 53Movie menuMode: In any of the above Movie Modes, press the button to go to the corresponding Movie menu.To congure each setting:1. In the

52 5353Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)Set metering mode for various lighting conditions.Three options are available:• Spot • Center• AiAE (Articial

54 55Playback menuMode : In Playback mode, press the button to enter the Play-back menu.Please refer to the following sections for detailed instru

54 55553. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select One to protect this picture/video, or select All to protect all pictures/videos in the interna

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

56• Delete All:1. On the Delete setting, select Delete All and then press the Right button.2. Using the Left/Right buttons, select Yes (to delete al

57TrimThe Trim setting allows you select an area of the photo you want to keep and then save it as a new photo.To trim a picture:1. Select the Trim s

583. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a resolution (1024X768 or 640X480) to resize the image or Back to cancel and return to the Playback

59SlideshowThis setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a slideshow.1. Select the Slideshow setting from the Playback menu.2. Use the

60 61Setup menuMode : M The Setup menu for the camera is available in all modes. Each menu page can be selected by pressing the butto

60 6161BeepUse this setting to adjust the volume of beep when buttons are pressed and change the tones for shutter, buttons, self-timer, and power-on/

62LCD BrightnessUse this setting to adjust the brightness of your LCD screen.1. Select the LCD Brightness setting from the Setup menu as described pr

63• Turn o the LCD: 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, and o.• Turn o the camera: 3 min, 5 min, 10 min, and o.4. Press the button to conrm.ZoneThe Zone s

64File NumberingAfter you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it as le that ends with a serial number. You can use this item to choose

65FW Version (Firmware Version)Use this setting to view the current camera rmware version.1. Select the FW Version setting from the Setup menu as de

2 33WARNINGSAFETY PRECAUTIONSBEFORE YOU START ...1Preface ...

6666 67The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to accommodate dierent regional standards. The appropriate setting will vary between re

66 67CONNECTIONSConnecting to a PCUse the USB cable and ArcSoft software (CD-ROM) supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to a computer.

68If the USB option is set to [PC] :Turn the camera o and disconnect the USB cable.If the USB option is set to [PC (PTP) ] :Remove the camera from th

69Windows 2000 ProfessionalClick the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon in the taskbar and select [Stop USB Mass Storage Device] from the menu displaye

70 71Connecting to a PictBridge compatible printerPictBridge allows printing images from a memory card in a digital camera directly to a printer, rega

70 7171Connecting 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

72 73After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge menu appears. Select a menu item with the Up/Down button and press the Right button or bu

72 73733. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the number of prints for the current displayed photo.4. Press the button and the following s

745. Select Yes to conrm printing, or No to cancel. Then press the button.Print indexYou can use this setting to print all indexes to show all the

75Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)To use DPOF printing, you must make the selection of photos for printing using the DPOF settings before hand.

4USING THE MODES ...26LCD Screen display ... 2

76 77Eective Image Sensor Pixels 12.2 MegapixelsImage Sensor 12.4 Megapixels [1/2.3” (CCD)]LensFocal Length F = 6.75mm (Wide) ~ 27mm (Tele)35mm lm e

76 7777Number of Recording PixelsStill Image 12MP, 10MP(3:2), 9MP(16:9), 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 0.3MPMovie 720x480pixels: 30fps/15fps, 320x240pixels: 30fps/1

78Pan-Capture Panorama YesSupports underwater recording YesSupports underwater shooting YesLCD Display2.7 inch (230,400 pixels) LTPS (low-temperature

79Internal Flash (Shooting Range)Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow SynchroGno. 5.5 EV (ISO 100)Shooting

80 81Error messagesMessages ExplanationNo card • The memory card is not inserted.Card error • The memory card is not formatted.Card full • The memo

80 8181Messages ExplanationWhen the camera is used for longer than the specied time it may be damaged.• During underwater recording or shooting, the

82 83TroubleshootingProblem Possible causes SolutionCamera does not turn on. • The battery has run out.• The battery is not inserted cor-rectly.• C

82 8383Problem Possible causes SolutionNo picture is taken when pressing the shutter button.• The memory card is full.• No available space to store

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