GE E1486TW/G user manual Camera Function Controls, Shooting in Auto Mode, Using the Zoom Function

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Camera Function Controls

Shooting in Auto Mode

Auto mode is the easiest mode to use to take pictures. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes your picture for best results.

To take pictures in Auto mode:

1.Press the power button to turn on the camera.

2.Touch the Auto mode button at the top left corner of the screen to enter the mode selection screen (the default mode at camera bootup is Auto mode).

3.Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.

4.When the subject is in focus, the green colored focus frame appears on the LCD screen.

5.Press shutter button fully to capture the image.

Using the Zoom Function

Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Use zoom control at the top of the camera to zoom in or out on your subject while taking pictures.

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Zoom indication scale （please refer to digital zoom on page 58）

When the optical/digital zoom factor reaches its maximum value, it stops momentarily. Loosen and push the zoom wheel again at that moment, the optical zoom will switch over to digital zoom automatically. After the adjustment, the zoom indication scale hides immediately, and will indicate it is in

zoom status currently with the following symbol

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E1486TW FCC Statement For customers in EuropeDeclaration of Conformity Safety Precautions Battery notesCamera notes Memory card notesSafety Information Before You StartPreface CopyrightSymbols used in this Manual About this ManualLCD Screen Information LCD Screen notesContents Flash Mode Auto Scene Mode AscnNight Landscape Mode Macro Mode Face DetectionContinuous Shot Quality Expo Metering Digital ZoomData Imprint Dpof Digital Print Order FormatCopy to Card Reset Settings Setting the USB Mode Transferring files to your PCSetting the USB Mode Connecting the Camera and Printer File Numbering LanguageWarranty Card Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery ChargerBattery Getting ReadyIdentifying the Components Front View Back View Right ViewTop View Left ViewFlash Shutter Button Lens Zoom Wheel Charging the Battery Place the battery into the charger as shownInserting the Battery Open the battery compartmentAllowing the battery lock into place properly Inserting an Optional SD/SDHC Card Page Power button Turning On and OffControl Touch Panel Touch panelOperating Method of Touch Screen PressSlide RotateTime and Language Setup Time setupLanguage Setup Still Shooting Mode Display LCD Screen DisplayShooting Mode Icon Auto Mode Portrait ModePanorama Stitching ModeMovie Mode On-Screen Icons Recording Status Icon Recording standby Recording Playback Mode On-Screen Icons Page Screen Display Hide GridScene Mode How to Take Pictures Basic OperationCaptured image is then shown on the LCD screen How to reduce blur Focus ControlsTips to Preventing Blurry Images Camera ShakeHow to Playback Images Object BlurPlayback button Pause First frame Fast forward Play Volume control Function buttons during movie playback Rewind Next frame Adjust movie playback time How to Delete Images Page Shooting in Auto Mode Using the Zoom FunctionCamera Function Controls Picture Size Setup Flash Mode Macro Mode Slow Synchro FlashFace Detection Camera as much as possibleSelf-Timer Mode EV Exposure Compensation Button will appear on this screen Press the EVCamera is in the Manual mode To set the white balance WB White BalanceISO To set the ISO valueUnder manual mode To set up the color effect Color EffectAscn Mode Icon Mode nameLandscape Mode Portrait modeNight Landscape Mode Macro ModeScene Mode Sport IndoorSnow FireworksPanorama Mode To use Panorama modePanorama mode Portrait Mode Playback Mode Thumbnail ViewMode, push Slideshow Picture OrientationPerforming image rotation with the function Red-Eye Removal Rotate an image with touch controlButton Skip the movie clip and play the next imagePicture Resize Picture Cropping Will appear on thisText Display HDR-High Dynamic RangePhotograph Setting Operational MenusContinuous shot Off UnlimitedQuality There are four options 10 SecMin Not function in order to allow faster shutter speedAF Mode Expo MeteringDigital Zoom Quick ReviewThere are four options Off SecAdd the date and time label to the image when shooting Date ImprintAF Assist Beam Off Date Date/TimeBlink Detection Slow ShutterOff OIS Stabilization Continuous on ShootingMovie Recording Setup Cancel and return to the playback main menu640x480 320x240Playback Setup Menu ProtectProtect Delete SlideshowDelete Delete OneDelete All Dpof Digital Print Order FormatCamera Setting Menu SlideshowGo back to the camera setting menu Format MemoryBeep Current media device is formattedPower Saver Camera setting menu, select LCD BrightnessSelect Power saver in the camera setting menu LCD BrightnessUse this setting to change the date and time Camera setting menu, select Date/TimeDate / Time ZoneThis setting allows you to set the language of the camera Camera setting menu, select LanguageFile Numbering LanguageCamera setting menu, select Copy to Card Video SystemCopy to Card Select Yes or No, and press the button to completeReset Setting Camera setting menu, select Reset SettingsFW Version Select Yes or No. Press the button to confirmHdmi mode Camera ConnectionConnect Your Camera to a Hdmi TV to View Videos Connect the camera to a Hdmi TVManual mode Select resolutionConnecting to the PC Setting the USB ModeCamera setting menu, select USB Connection Transferring files to your PCIf the USB option is set to PC If the USB option is set to PC PTPTurn off the camera and disconnect the USB Cable Macintosh Drag the untitled icon to the Trash. UntitledConnecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer Select Printer. Press the button to confirmConnecting the camera and printer Using the PictBridge Menu With/Without the picture date printedSelect Yes to continue or No to cancel Print IndexPrint Dpof Images Disconnect the USB CableSpecifications E1486TW AppendicesOptical Image Stabilization Night Portrait, Stabilization mode Blink Detection YesAF Method Light Metering MethodZoom Approx X~8X, Audio, Histogram Display White Balance ControlPage Error Messages Messages ExplanationBattery is out of charge Troubleshooting Camera does not turn on Battery has run outOperation Charged battery Picture is blurred Lens is dirty Memory card is fullSolution General Imaging Company
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