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s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 2 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Contents • 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. • This manual explains shooting and playback basics. For details on functions, read the advanced manual. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 3 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Getting started Charging the battery Charge the battery using the provided charger. The battery is not fully charged when purchased. Before use, be sure to charge the battery. Lithium ion battery (BLM-1) Charging indicator Red light: Charging in progress Green light: Charging completed (Charging time: Approx. 5 hours) Remove the protection cap from the battery.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 4 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Getting started Loading the battery 1 Make sure that the camera’s power Power switch switch is set to OFF. 2 Push the battery compartment lock slightly towards and open the battery compartment cover. Battery compartment lock Battery compartment cover En 2 3 Load and push the battery in until it is locked by the battery lock. Battery lock 3 4 Close the battery compartment until a click is heard.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 5 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Getting started Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens. 2 2 1 Rear cap 1 Body cap 2 Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera’s body. Rotate the lens clockwise until you hear it click. Lens attachment mark (Red) Alignment mark (Red) 2 1 3 Remove the lens cap.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 6 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Getting started Inserting a card Open the card cover and insert the card. Card cover En Compact Flash/Microdrive xD-Picture Card Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as far as it can go. Insert the card as shown in the illustration until it is locked into place. WMark xD-Picture Card slot CF card slot • For usable cards, gADVANCED MANUAL (P. 163).
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 7 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Getting started Removing the card Remove the card after the card access lamp light goes off. Card access lamp En Compact Flash/Microdrive xD-Picture Card • Press the eject button all the way in and let it pop out, then press it all the way in again. • The card will be ejected. • If you press the eject button too hard, the card may jump out of the camera. • Pull out the card. • Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 8 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Preparations Power on Set the power switch to ON. To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF. Set the mode dial to P. SSWF indicator En Monitor INFO button When the camera is turned on, the control panel screen is displayed on the monitor. If the control panel screen does not appear, press the INFO button. Battery check When the camera is turned on or when remaining battery power is low, the battery check mark varies.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 9 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Preparations Date/time setting Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The file No. is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Use ac to select [ ] , then press d. Use ac to select [X], then press d. • The selected location will be displayed in green.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 10 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Shooting Viewing through the viewfinder to take a picture Set the mode dial to P. 1 Place the AF frame on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder. Mode dial Shutter button AF frame En Card access lamp Viewfinder 2 Adjust the focus. Press the shutter button gently (halfway). • The focus is locked when a beep tone is sounded. The AF confirmation mark and the AF focusing frame light up in the viewfinder.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 11 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Shooting Taking a picture while viewing the monitor You can also take a picture while viewing the monitor to confirm your composition. Pressing the u (live view) button displays the subject on the monitor. • The A/B button can be used to confirm the composition as well as to adjust the focus. gADVANCED MANUAL “Live view” (P.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 12 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Playback/Erasing Playing back images Pressing the q (playback) button displays the last picture taken. q button Displays the previous frame WB OK AF Displays the next frame ISO Arrow pad En Close-up playback Each time you rotate the control dial towards U, the image is enlarged in steps of 2x - 14x. Control dial Erasing images Playback the image you want to erase and press the S (erase) button.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 13 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Viewing and editing images on the computer The provided CD-ROM includes the OLYMPUS Master software for image editing and management. Install on your computer to view, edit or manage the pictures taken with the camera. Installing the OLYMPUS Master Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Windows Click on the “OLYMPUS Master” button. Macintosh Double click on the “Installer” icon. En Follow the on-screen prompts to install.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 14 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Basic operation Holding the camera Pictures can sometimes appear blurred as a result of moving the camera while the shutter button is being pressed. To prevent the camera from moving, hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides. When taking pictures with the camera in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash is positioned above the lens.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 15 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Basic operation Mode dial Set to the targeted mode and turn on the camera. You can also change the dial mode position after turning on the camera. P: Allows you to shoot using an optimum aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. A: Allows you to set the aperture manually for shooting. S: Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. M: Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 16 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Basic operation Buttons used during shooting mode Frequently used functions during shooting can be easily set. 2 3 Control dial 5 6 7 WB 1 OK AF ISO 4 En 8 9 1 q (Playback) button Switches to the play mode. 2 u (Live view) button Displays the subject on the monitor while shooting. 3 #UP button Activates the built-in flash. Pressing the following buttons display the menu on the monitor.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 17 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Operations using the control panel Press the i button, use dial to set. to select the setting item, then rotate the control 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 11 i button No.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 18 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Menu function Pressing the MENU (menu) button displays the menu on the monitor. Use the arrow pad to select and set. Erasing all images Erase all the images taken. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Use to select [ ]J[CARD SETUP], then press d. En 3 Use ac to select [ALL ERASE], then press the i button. Selecting a language Select the language to be displayed on the monitor. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Use to select [ ]J[W], then press W d.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 19 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM OLYMPUS Master software OLYMPUS Master is a software for editing and managing pictures taken with a digital camera. Pictures taken using a digital camera can be worked with on a computer via simple operations. For the various features of OLYMPUS Master and how to use them, install OLYMPUS Master and view “Help” or the manual (PDF file). z System requirements OS Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP or Mac OS X (10.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 20 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Specifications Camera specifications Product type Product type : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens system : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens : Four Thirds mount Lens Lens mount Equivalent focal length on a 35 mm film camera : Approx. twice the focal length of the lens Image pickup device Product type No. of effective pixels Screen size Aspect ratio : : : : 4/3 type Live MOS sensor Approx.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 21 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Specifications Auto focus Product type : Focusing point : AF luminance range : Selection of focusing point: AF illuminator : TTL phase-contrast detection system 3-point multiple AF (left, center, right) EV 0 - EV 19 Auto, Optional The built-in flash provides light. (light can also be provided by an external electronic flash.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 22 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Specifications Flash Synchronization : Synchronized with the camera at 1/180 sec. or less Flash control mode : TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-flash mode), AUTO, MANUAL External flash attachment : Hot shoe External connector USB connector/AV connector (Multi-connector) Power supply Battery : BLM-1 Li-ion Battery x1 Dimensions/weight Dimensions : 140 mm (W) x 87 mm (H) x 72 mm (D) (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") (excluding protrusions) : Approx.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 23 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Safety precautions 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. Lightning flash with an arrowhead, enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated voltage points inside the product which could cause a serious electrical shock.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 24 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Safety precautions En Foreign Objects, Liquid Spillage — To avoid personal injury caused by fire or electrical shock from contact with internal high voltage points, never insert a metal object into the product. Avoid using the product where there is a danger of spillage.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 25 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Safety precautions z Do not use the flash on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range. When you fire the flash, 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. z Keep young children and infants away from the camera.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 26 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Safety precautions z Do not use the camera with wet hands. Damage or electric shock may result. Also, do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. z Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera. It could easily catch on stray objects — and cause serious damage. z Do not leave the camera in areas subject to extremely high temperature.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 27 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Safety precautions WARNING z Keep the battery dry at all times. Never allow it to come into contact with fresh or salt water. z Do not touch or hold the battery with wet hands. z If the rechargeable battery does not recharge within the specified time, stop charging it and do not use it. If you do not, fire, explosion, ignition or overheating may result. z Do not use the battery if it is cracked or broken.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 28 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Safety precautions Charger handling precautions DANGER En z Do not put the charger in water or use it when wet. Do not touch or hold it with wet hands. Doing so may cause malfunction or electric shock. z Do not use the charger if it is covered with cloth such as a blanket. Do not use the charger if something is covering it (such as a blanket). Heat may be kept in, causing the charger to deform.
s003_En-Fr-Es-De.book Page 29 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:34 PM Safety precautions 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.
