DIGITAL CAMERA Advanced Manual Quick Start Guide Get started using your camera right away. Button operations Menu operations Printing pictures Using OLYMPUS Master Getting to know your camera better Appendix ( Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Contents Quick Start Guide 2 EN P. 3 Button operations P. 11 Test out the functions of the camera buttons by following along with the illustrations. Menu operations P. 19 Learn about the menus that control the functions and settings for basic operation. Printing pictures P. 39 Learn how to print pictures you have taken. Using OLYMPUS Master P. 45 Learn how to transfer and save pictures to a computer. Getting to know your camera better P.
Quick Start Guide Gather these items (box contents) Digital Camera Strap USB Cable AV Cable Quick Start Guide LI-40C Battery Charger LI-42B Lithium Ion Battery OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM Items not shown: Advanced Manual (this manual), Basic Manual, and warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Attach the strap ( Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
Prepare the camera a. Charge the battery. 3 Power Cable Lithium Ion Battery Battery Charger 1 2 Charging Indicator Light On (Red): Charging Light Off: Charging complete (Charging time: Approx. 5 hours) Quick Start Guide AC Wall Outlet ( Battery comes partially charged. b. Insert the battery and an xD-Picture Card (optional). 2 1 ( Insert the battery by putting in the marked side first, with the marks toward the battery lock knob.
Prepare the camera Notch ( Orient the card as shown, and insert the card straight in until it clicks into place. 4 ( To remove the card, push the card all the way in, release slowly, grasp the card, then remove. Quick Start Guide 6 5 ( You can shoot pictures with this camera even without using an optional xDPicture Card™ (hereinafter referred to as “the card”). If you shoot pictures with this camera without using an xD-Picture Card, the pictures will be recorded in the internal memory.
Turn the camera on This explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode. a. Set the mode dial to K. When shooting still pictures (shooting mode) When shooting movies (shooting mode) Quick Start Guide When viewing pictures (playback mode) Still picture shooting modes K This function allows you to shoot with the camera’s automatic settings. h This function reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject, or camera shake when taking pictures.
Set date and time About the date and time setting screen Y-M-D (Year-Month-Day) X Y Hour Minute Date formats (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y) M D TIME ----.--.-- --:-- CANCEL Y/M/D MENU Exits a setting. a. Press the 1F button and the 2Y button to select [Y]. • The first two digits of the year are fixed. Quick Start Guide 1F Button X Y M D TIME Y/M/D 2Y Button CANCEL MENU b. Press the 3# button. 3# Button c. Press the 1F button and the 2Y button to select [M].
Set date and time e. Press the 1F button and the 2Y button to select [D]. X Y M D TIME Y/M/D 12 CANCEL f. Press the 3# button. g. Press the 1F button and the 2Y button to select the hours and minutes. MENU X Y M D TIME • The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. Y/M/D Quick Start Guide 12 CANCEL h. Press the 3# button. i. Press the 1F button and the 2Y button to select [Y/M/D]. SET OK MENU X Y M D TIME Y/M/D 12 CANCEL SET OK MENU j.
Take a picture a. Hold the camera Horizontal grip b. Focus Vertical grip Shutter Button (Pressed halfway) P 1/1000 [ Quick Start Guide Place this mark over your subject. F5.6 ] [IN IN] HQ 3264×2448 4 The number of storable still pictures is displayed. When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp lights up, and the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed. c. Shoot The card access lamp blinks.
View pictures a. Set the mode dial to q. o Button Mode Dial Arrow Pad [ IN IN] HQ Quick Start Guide Next Picture Prev. Picture '07.12.26 12:30 100-0001 1 Erase pictures a. Press the 4& button and the 3# button to display the picture that you want to erase. b. Press the f/S button. ERA SE [IN] YES NO f/S Button BACK MENU SET OK c. Press the 1F button to select [YES] and press the e button to erase the picture.
Button operations 12 Shooting modes b 6 7 8 9 a 0 3 4 d c 5 Playback modes Flash mode Shooting mode Self-timer P [ Macro mode/ Super macro mode ] [IN IN] HQ 3264×2448 Power on: Button operations 1 o button 4 Turning the camera on and off Shooting mode • Lens extends • Monitor turns on 2 Shutter button Playback mode • Monitor turns on Shooting pictures Shooting still pictures Set the mode dial to K, h, s or g, and lightly press the shutter button (halfway).
3 Mode dial Switching between shooting and playback modes Set the mode dial to the desired shooting or playback mode. K Shooting still pictures The camera determines the optimum settings for the shooting conditions automatically. h Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization This function reduces the blur caused by a moving subject or camera movement when taking pictures. • By switching to another mode, most settings will be changed to the default settings of each mode.
n Recording movies Audio is recorded with the movie. A This icon lights red during movie recording. 00:36 The remaining recording time is displayed. When the remaining recording time reaches 0, recording will stop automatically. q Viewing still pictures/Selecting playback mode The last picture taken is displayed. • Press the arrow pad to view other pictures. • Use the zoom button to switch between close-up playback, index display and calendar display.
Erasing pictures from “My Favorite” YES/ NO • Use the arrow pad to select the picture you want to erase, and press f/S. Select [YES], and press e. • Erasing a picture from “My Favorite” does not erase the original picture recorded in the internal memory or to the card. 4 Arrow pad (1243) Use the arrow pad to select scenes, playback picture, and the items on the menus. 5 e button (OK/FUNC) Displays the function menu which contains the functions and settings used during shooting.
7 Zoom button Zooming while shooting/close-up playback Shooting mode: Zooming in on your subject Optical zoom ratio: 5× Zoom out: Press W on the zoom button. Zoom in: Press T on the zoom button. P P [ [ ] ] [IN IN] [IN IN] 4 HQ 3264×2448 HQ 3264×2448 4 Playback mode: Changing the picture display Single-frame playback • Use the arrow pad to browse pictures.
8 1F button Changing picture brightness (Exposure compensation) Press 1F in shooting mode, and then use the arrow pad 43 to select a picture in your desired brightness and press e. • Adjustable from -2.0EV to +2.0 EV F 0.0 + 0.3 + 0.7 + 1.0 Use 43 to change the display. 9 3# button Flash shooting Button operations Press 3# in shooting mode to select the flash setting. Press e to confirm your selection. AUTO (Auto-flash) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.
b q/< button Viewing pictures/Printing pictures q Viewing pictures immediately Press q in shooting mode to switch to playback mode and display the last picture taken. Press q again or press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode. g “q Viewing still pictures/Selecting playback mode” (P. 13) < Printing pictures When a printer is connected to the camera, display the picture you want to print in playback mode and press <. g “EASY PRINT” (P.
d g/E button Changing the information/display on the LCD monitor Changing the information displays Press g/E to change the display in the following order. Shooting mode Playback mode P ISO 1600 % W n +2.0 [ Normal display $ Normal display [IN IN] HQ ] lR k[IN IN] '07.12.26 12:30 100-0004 4 4 HQ 3264×2448 Simple display*1 [IN IN] Detailed display HQ 3264× 2448 F5.6 1/1 1000 0 0 0 +2.0 [ ] ISO 400 '07.12.26 12:30 100-0004 4 Button operations P ISO 1600 % W n +2.
Menu operations m button e button Arrow pad (1243) About the menus Pressing m displays the top menu on the monitor. • The items displayed on the top menu differ according to the mode.
Using the menus This explains how to use the menus with the [AF MODE] setting as an example. 1 2 Set the mode dial to K. Press m to display the top menu. Select [CAMERA MENU] and press e to confirm your selection. • [AF MODE] is one of the selections on the [CAMERA MENU]. Press e to confirm your selection. IMAGE QUALITY RESET CAMERA MENU PANORAMA EXIT 3 Use the arrow pad 12 to select [AF MODE], and press e. • Some settings may not be available, depending on the shooting/scene mode.
Khsn Shooting mode menu 5 CAMERA MENU 1 IMAGE QUALITY 2 RESET 3 CAMERA MENU SETUP SILENT MODE PANORAMA EXIT 5 6 SET OK MENU WB ISO DRIVE FINE ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM * This ESP/n AF MODE R DIS MOVIE MODE* is displayed only when the movie is selected. 4 • Some functions are not available in certain modes. g “Functions available in shooting modes and scene modes” (P. 62) g “SETUP menus” (P. 34) • The factory default settings are displayed in gray ( 1 IMAGE QUALITY ).
2 RESET NO Restoring default settings /YES It restores shooting functions back to default settings. The mode dial must not be set to g. Functions restored to the factory default settings Menu operations Function Factory default setting Ref. Page P/AUTO P P. 14 F 0.0 P. 16 # AUTO P. 16 Y YOFF P. 16 & OFF P. 16 Shadow Adjustment Technology OFF P. 17 Information Display P. 18 Normal Display IMAGE QUALITY HQ P. 21 PANORAMA COMBINE IN CAMERA 1 P. 22 s PORTRAIT P.
[COMBINE IN CAMERA 1] Take pictures automatically for a panoramic picture and combine the pictures for a single panoramic picture using your camera. Only combined pictures are saved. 2nd 1st EXIT OK Connects pictures from left to right 3rd EXIT OK Target mark EXIT OK EXIT OK Pointer • Take the first picture. • When you slightly move the camera in the direction of the next picture, a target mark and a pointer appear. • The pointer moves as you pan the camera.
[COMBINE IN PC] Create a panoramic picture using the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. Connects pictures from left to right Connects pictures from bottom to top 1 :The next picture is connected at the top. 3: The next picture is connected at the right 2:The next picture is connected at the edge. bottom. 4: The next picture is connected at the left edge.
[e SHOOT & SELECT1]/[f SHOOT & SELECT2] • These scene modes allow you to take sequential pictures by holding down the shutter button. After shooting the pictures, select the ones you want to erase by marking them with a R and press S to erase them. e Selected picture. Press 43 to scroll through the pictures. BACK MENU OK GO S Pictures with a R mark are erased. Press e to mark or unmark the pictures to be erased.
DRIVE .............................................................................Using sequential (continuous) shooting o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed. W Focus and exposure are locked at the first frame. The sequential shooting speed varies depending on the image quality setting. You can take a sequence of pictures at one time by holding down the shutter button. The camera will take pictures continuously until you release the shutter button.
AF MODE .......................................................................................... Changing the focusing area FACE DETECT The camera searches a face within the frame and focus on it. iESP The camera determines which subject within the screen to focus on. Even when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is possible. SPOT Focus selection is based on the subject within the AF target mark.
qP Playback mode menu When a still picture is selected 5 EDIT Q P COLOR EDIT FRAME LABEL CALENDAR LAYOUT EXPRESSION EDIT FACE FOCUS 1 3 SLIDESHOW 5 6*1 EDIT PRINT ORDER PERFECT PLAYBACK MENU FIX ADD FAVORITE EXIT 7 PLAYBACK MENU 0 y*2 R*2 SETUP SILENT MODE ERASE SET OK MENU *1 A card is required. *2 This is not displayed when a movie is selected.
Operations during movie playback [IN IN] Playing time/Total recording time '07.12.26 12:30 100-0004 00:00 00:36 1: Increases the volume. 2: Reduces the volume. 3: Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes in the following order: 2×; 20×; and back to 1×. 4: Plays the movie in reverse. Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes in the following order: 1×; 2×; 20×; and back to 1×. • Press e to pause the playback.
4 ADD FAVORITE Adding favorite images This function registers your favorite still pictures in the internal memory as separate still pictures. You can register up to 9 favorite pictures. g “P Viewing “My Favorite”” (P. 13) • Use the arrow pad to select a picture, and press e. A D D FAV O R I T E BACK SET OK MENU • Registered pictures cannot be erased even by formatting the internal memory. • A registered picture can be used as the startup screen picture or menu screen background picture.
FRAME.................................................................................................. Adding frames to pictures This function lets you select a frame, integrate the frame with an image, and save it as a new picture. FRAM E O W T MOVE SET OK • Select a frame with 43 and press e. • Select the picture to be integrated with the frame with 43, and press e. (Press 12 to turn the picture 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise.
EXPRESSION EDIT ........................................................................... Editing facial expression This function lets you alter your subject’s facial expression to create an entirely new picture. This feature is applicable on the largest and/or closest face in the frame. The subject must be facing towards the camera. • Select the picture with 43, and press e. • Select your desired effect with 43, and press e. • There may be cases in which the camera cannot detect a face. FACE FOCUS .....
7 PLAYBACK MENU 0 .....................................................................................................................Protecting pictures OFF /ON 0 [IN] OFF ON Protected pictures cannot be erased with [ERASE], [SEL.IMAGE], or [ALL ERASE], but they are all erased by formatting. • Select the picture with 43, and protect it by selecting [ON] with 12. You can protect several frames in succession. 9 is displayed when the picture is protected. EXIT OK y ....................................
SEL. IMAGE........................................................................ Erase by selecting the single-frame SEL. IMAGE BACK MENU [IN] GO S OK • Use the arrow pad to select the picture, and press e to add R. • Press e again to cancel the selection. • When all individual pictures to be erased have been marked, press f/S. • Select [YES], and press e. ALL ERASE ..................................... Erase all the pictures in the internal memory or the card • Select [YES], and press e.
W ................................................................................................. Selecting a display language You can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending on where you purchased this camera. You can add other languages to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. PW ON SETUP ............................................................. Setting the startup screen and volume SCREEN OFF (No picture is displayed.
FILE NAME .........................................................................Resetting the file names of pictures RESET This method is useful when grouping files on separate cards. The file number and folder number are reset every time a new card is inserted in the camera. The folder number returns to [No. 100] and the file number returns to [No. 0001]. AUTO This method is useful when you want to manage all your files with sequential numbers.
• The first two digits of the year are fixed. • The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. • To set the time precisely, with the cursor at either “minute” or [Y/M/D], press e as the time signal strikes 00 seconds. DUALTIME ...................................................... Setting the date and time for another time zone OFF Switches to the date and time set in [X]. Pictures are recorded with the date and time set in [X]. ON Switches to the date and time set in [DUALTIME].
Operating, shutting off and checking the alarm • Operating the alarm: Turn off the camera. The alarm only operates when the camera is off. • Shutting off the alarm: While the alarm is sounding, press any button to shut off the alarm and turn off the camera. Note that pressing o will turn the camera on. When [SNOOZE] is [OFF], the alarm stops automatically and the camera turns off after 1 minute of no operation.
Printing pictures Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print out pictures directly. Select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s monitor. To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. What is PictBridge? A standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly.
3 Press q/<. • Printing starts. EASY PRINT START PC / CUSTOM PRINT OK • When printing is finished, the picture selection screen is displayed. To print another picture, press 43 to select a picture, and press q/<. • When you are finished, disconnect the USB cable from the camera with the picture selection screen displayed. Printing pictures EXIT 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. 5 Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.
Selecting a print mode PRINT M ODE SELE CT [ I N ] PRINT PRINT ALL PRINT Prints the selected picture. Prints all the pictures stored in the internal memory or the card. Prints one picture in multiple layout format. Prints an index of all the pictures stored in the internal memory or the card. Prints the pictures according to the print reservation data on the card. If no print reservations have been made, this option is not available. g “Print settings (DPOF)” (P.
4 Select [PRINT], and press e. • Printing starts. • When printing is finished, the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is displayed. PRINT [IN] PRINT CANCEL BACK MENU SET OK To cancel printing P RINT CONTINUE TRANSFERRING CANCEL OK [IN] Select [CANCEL], and press e. CANCEL Press e. SET OK Screen during data transfer 5 In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, press m. P R I NT MO D E SE L E C T [ I N ] • A message is displayed.
Note • DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes using the original device. If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device, entering reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous reservations. • You can make DPOF print reservations for up to 999 images per card. • Not all functions may be available on all printers, or at all photo stores. • Panoramic pictures may not be printable at all photo stores.
All-frame reservation Reserves all the pictures stored on the card. The number of prints is set at one print per picture. 1 2 3 Press m in the playback mode and display the top menu. Select [PRINT ORDER] [U], and press e. Select the date and time setting, and press e. NO The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE All pictures are printed with the shooting date. TIME All pictures are printed with the shooting time. 4 Select [SET], and press e.
Using OLYMPUS Master Overview Using the USB cable provided with your camera, you can connect the camera and computer and download (transfer) the images to your computer using the OLYMPUS Master software, also provided with the camera. Prepare the following items before starting. Install the OLYMPUS Master software gP. 46 Connect the camera to the computer using the gP. 48 USB cable OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM USB cable gP. 49 Download image files to the computer gP.
Install the OLYMPUS Master software Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with the following system requirements. For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on the back cover of this manual.
Windows 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • The OLYMPUS Master setup screen is displayed. • If the screen is not displayed, double-click the “My Computer” icon and click the CD-ROM icon. 2 Select the display language and click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” button. • When the component installation screen is displayed, click “OK”. 3 Click “Next” and follow the on-screen instructions.
Macintosh 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • The CD-ROM window is displayed. • If the CD-ROM window is not displayed, double-click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop. 2 Double-click the “Setup” icon on the desktop. • The OLYMPUS Master installation screen is displayed. • Follow the on-screen instructions. • When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and click “Continue” and then “Continue” to proceed with the installation.
4 The camera is recognized by the computer. • Windows When you connect the camera to your computer for the first time, the computer attempts to recognize the camera. Click “OK” to exit the message that is displayed. The camera is recognized as a “Removable Disk”. • Macintosh The iPhoto program is the default application for managing digital images. When you connect your digital camera for the first time, the iPhoto application starts automatically, so close this application and start OLYMPUS Master.
4 Click “Browse images now”. • The downloaded images are displayed in the browse window. To disconnect the camera 1 Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking. 2 Make the following preparations for disconnecting the USB cable. Card access lamp Using OLYMPUS Master Windows 1 Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon in the system tray. 2 Click the message that is displayed. 3 When a message is displayed saying that the hardware can be ejected safely, click “OK”.
Viewing still pictures and movies 1 Click the “Album” tab on the browse window and select the album that you want to view. Thumbnail • The selected album image is displayed in the thumbnail area. 2 Double-click the still picture thumbnail that you want to view. • OLYMPUS Master switches to the image edit window and the picture is enlarged. • Click “Back” to return to the browse window.
To increase the number of languages Please take care that your battery is fully charged! 1 2 3 Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the camera’s USB connector. • The camera turns on automatically. • The monitor turns on and the selection screen for the USB connection is displayed. 4 5 Select [PC], and press e.
Getting to know your camera better Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking pictures The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is not fully charged • Charge the battery with the charger. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold • Battery performance declines in low temperatures, and the charge may not be sufficient to turn on the camera. Remove the battery and warm it by putting it in your pocket for a while.
The date and time have not been set The camera has been used in the same conditions from the time of purchase • No date and time have been set for the camera at the time of purchase. Set the date and time before using the camera. g “Turn the camera on” (P. 6) “X Setting the date and time” (P. 36) The battery has been pulled out of the camera • The date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the camera is left without battery for approximately 3 days.
Prevent blur by using image stabilization Be sure to hold the camera firmly with both hands and press the shutter button slowly so as to avoid moving the camera. You can also reduce blur by setting the mode dial to h before shooting the picture. g “h Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization” (P. 12) Pictures are more likely to be blurry when: • images are shot at a high-magnification zoom setting, i.e.
Misalignment of panoramic pictures • Panning along the camera central axis reduces picture misalignment. When you shoot close subjects, panning along the axis of the tip of the lens gives good results. • In [COMBINE IN CAMERA1] mode, the camera automatically detects its own position except for the following cases (In such cases, use [COMBINE IN CAMERA 2] or [COMBINE IN PC].): • when panning the camera in a quick or unsteadily manner. • when shooting a low contrast subject (blue sky, etc.).
Number of storable still pictures and recording length of movies Still pictures Image quality Image size Number of storable still pictures Internal memory With sound Without sound Using a 1 GB card With sound Without sound SHQ 3264 × 2448 12 12 253 255 HQ 3264 × 2448 23 23 492 499 2560 × 1920 38 39 820 841 2304 × 1728 47 48 999 1031 2048 × 1536 59 61 1254 1305 1600 × 1200 92 97 1938 2063 1280 × 960 138 151 2907 3198 1024 × 768 202 233 4264 4920 640 × 480 233
Lamp indicators This camera uses several lamps to indicate the camera status. Lamp Status Self-timer lamp The lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds, blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is taken. Card access lamp Blinking: An image or movie is being recorded or downloaded (when connected to a computer). • Do not do any of the following while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so may prevent the image data from being saved and render the internal memory or card unusable.
Restoring default settings • This camera retains the settings (except for AUTO, h, and s) even after the power is turned off. To return the settings to default settings, execute [RESET]. g “RESET Restoring default settings” (P. 22) Confirming the exposure when the monitor is difficult to see outdoors The monitor may be difficult to see and the exposure difficult to confirm when shooting outdoors.
Quickly displaying a desired picture • Press W on the zoom button to view the pictures as thumbnails (index display) or in a calendar format (calendar display). g “Zoom button Zooming while shooting/close-up playback” (P. 15) Erasing sound recorded to still pictures • Once sound is added to a picture, it is not possible to erase the sound. In this case, make a re-recording with silence. Sound recording is not possible if there is insufficient space in the internal memory or on the card.
Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action The battery/card compartment cover is open. Close the battery/card compartment cover. The battery is empty. Charge the battery. The data in the card cannot be read. Or, the card is not formatted. Select [xD CARD CLEAN], and press e. • Remove the card and wipe the contact area with a soft dry cloth. • Select [FORMAT] [YES] and press e. All data on the card is erased. There is an error in the internal memory.
Functions available in shooting modes and scene modes Some functions cannot be set in certain shooting modes. For more details, refer to the table below. indicates a restriction to the respective function of each s mode. g “Functions available in shooting scenes” (P. 63) Functions available in shooting modes K Getting to know your camera better Shooting mode 62 EN n Ref. Page 9* P. 15 9 P. 16 9 — P. 16 9 9 9 P. 16 9 9 9 9 P. 16 Shadow Adjustment Technology 9 9 9 9 P.
Functions available in shooting scenes Function s B C F N D K G U W c R S X V P d i e f S Ref. Page 9 9 P. 15 Optical zoom 9 9 9 9 — 9 9 9 9 9 9 # 9 9 9 — 9 — — 9 — — — 9*1 9*2 P. 16 Y 9 9 9 9 9 9 &/% 9 Shadow Adjustment Technology 9 IMAGE QUALITY PANORAMA 9 9*3 9*3 9 9 9 — — 9 9*4 9*3 9*3 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 — — — P. 16 — 9 9 — 9 9 9 P. 16 — 9 9 9 9 9 — P.
Appendix Camera care Cleaning the camera Exterior: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and wrung well. Monitor: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Lens: • Blow dust off the lens with a commercial blower, then wipe gently with a lens cleaner.
Use of the accessories The card Pictures can be recorded on the optional card. The internal memory and card are the camera’s media for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera. Pictures recorded to the internal memory or card can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a computer. Unlike portable storage media, the internal memory cannot be removed or exchanged. The number of recordable pictures can be increased by using a card with a larger capacity.
AC adapter An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer or when running a slideshow for a long period of time. To use an AC adapter for this camera, the multi-adapter (CB-MA1/accessory) is required. Do not use any other AC adapter with this camera. Using your charger and AC adapter abroad ( The charger and AC adapter can be used in most home electrical sources within the range of 100 V to 240 V AC (50/60Hz) around the world.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product. DANGER If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result.
Handling the Camera WARNING ( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. ( Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range. • You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision. ( Keep young children and infants away from the camera.
• To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way, by soldering, etc. • If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately. • Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately.
Battery Handling Precautions • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. For safe and proper use, read the battery’s instruction manual carefully before using it. • If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may result. Wipe the battery well with a dry cloth before use. • Always charge a battery when using it for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period.
For customers in Europe “CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. “CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe. This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse.
Notes regarding warranty maintenance 1. This warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certificate is duly completed by Olympus or an authorized dealer or other documents contain sufficient proof. Therefore, please make sure that your name, the name of the dealer, the serial number and the year, month and date of purchase are all completed or the original invoice or the sales receipt (indicating the dealer’s name, the date of purchase and product type) is attached to this Warranty Certificate.
SPECIFICATIONS (Camera Product type Recording system Still pictures Applicable standards Sound with still pictures Movies Memory No. of effective pixels Image pickup device Lens Photometric system Shutter speed Shooting range Monitor Flash charge time Outer connectors Automatic calendar system Water resistance Type Meaning Operating environment Temperature Dimensions Weight : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)) : Exif 2.
(Lithium ion battery (LI-42B) Product type Standard voltage Standard capacity Battery life Operating environment Temperature Dimensions Weight : : : : Lithium ion rechargeable battery DC 3.7 V 740 mAh Approx. 300 full charges (varies on usage) : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (charging)/ -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) (operation)/ -20°C to 35°C (-4°F to 95°F) (storage) : 31.5 × 39.5 × 6 mm (1.2 × 1.5 × 0.2 in.) : Approx. 15 g (0.
CAMERA DIAGRAM Camera Self-Timer Lamp (P. 16, 58) Shutter Button (P. 9, 11) Multi-Connector (P. 38, 39, 48) o Button (P. 6, 11) Microphone (P. 27) Flash (P. 16) Connector Cover Strap Eyelet (P. 38, 39, 48) (P. 3) Lens (P. 11, 64) Zoom Button (P. 15) Monitor (P. 36, 76) Card Access Lamp (P. 50, 58, 65) Mode Dial (P. 6, 10, 12) q/< button (Playback/Print) (P. 17) Appendix Arrow Pad (1243) (P. 14) e Button (P. 14) m Button (P. 14) f/S Button (Shadow Adjustment Technology/Erase) (P.
Monitor Symbols & Icons (Monitor - Shooting mode 1 25 24 23 22 21 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (# P 1/1000 [ ISO 1600 % W n F5.6 +2.0 2 1 25 23 $ ] lR k[ IN] IN HQ 3264×2448 10 11 12 13 4 20 19 18 17 3 5 6 16 15 9 14 ( [ n $ ] lR k[ IN] IN 00:36 HQ 10 11 13 20 19 18 17 16 14 Movie Item Indication 1 Shooting modes h, P, B, F, D, G, etc. P. 12, 14, 24 2 Battery check e = full power, f = low power P. 61 3 Green lamp { = Auto Focus Lock P.
Item Indication Ref. Page 25 Shadow Adjustment Technology f P. 17 (Monitor - Playback mode 1 17 16 [ IN IN] 2 HQ 3264×2448 F5.6 1/1000 +2.0 3 4 1 15 14 ×10 ISO 1600 '07.12.26 1 2 : 3 0 100-0004 4 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 2 17 16 15 14 [ IN ] HQ 320× 240 '07.12.26 12:30 100-0004 00:00 00:36 13 12 10 8 7 6 6 5 Still picture Movie Item Indication Ref. Page 1 Battery check e = full power, f = low power P. 61 2 Silent mode U P. 27 3 Aperture value F5.6, F4.0, etc.
Index g/E button ............................................18 1F button (exposure compensation) ........16 3# button (flash mode) ..............................16 4& button (macro)......................................16 e button (OK/FUNC) ..............................14 q/< button (playback/print) ......................17 2Y button (self-timer) ...............................16 f/S button (Shadow Adjustment Technology/erase)...................................17 16:9 .....................................
L LABEL ..........................................................31 LAYOUT .......................................................31 Lens........................................................11, 64 LIGHTING FIX..............................................29 Lithium ion battery ................................3, 4, 64 Low compression .........................................21 M Macro mode & ......................................11, 16 MEMORY FORMAT .....................................
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