DIGITAL CAMERA FE-190/X-750 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 Miscellaneous ( 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.
About this manual To understand the basic operations of this camera Ö Quick Start Guide Step-by-step instructions are provided on how to set up the camera and use the basic operations for taking and playing back still pictures. Recommended for: • People using the OLYMPUS digital camera for the first time • People who do not have much experience using a digital camera Gather these items (box contents)... 3 Prepare the battery .......................... 4 Charge the battery ...........................
Quick Start Guide Gather these items (box contents) Digital Camera USB Cable Lithium Ion Battery (LI-42B) AV Cable Quick Start Guide Battery Charger (LI-40C) Strap OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM Items not shown: Advanced Manual (this manual), Basic Manual, 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 battery a. Charge the battery. W Power Cable Lithium Ion Battery Battery Charger 1 2 Quick Start Guide AC Wall Outlet 3 Charging Indicator Red light on: Charging Light off: Charging complete (Charging time: Approx. 300 minutes) Battery comes partially charged. b. Insert the battery in the camera. 2 1 Insert the battery in the direction indicated by the mark. 3 4 5 Battery lock knob 4 EN To remove the battery, press the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow.
Turn the camera on This explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode. a. Set the mode dial to h. When shooting movies When shooting still pictures Quick Start Guide Still picture shooting modes h h B E M f R For normal shooting. This function reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject or camera movement when taking pictures. Suitable for taking pictures of people. Suitable for taking pictures of a landscape. Suitable for taking pictures of people at night.
Set the date and time About the date and time setting screen Y M D TIME .--.-- --:-----.--.----- CANCEL Y-M-D Hour Minute Y/M/D Date formats (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y) MENU Quick Start Guide Cancels the setting a. Press the O< and NY buttons to select [Y]. • The first two digits of the year are fixed. O< button Y M D TIME 2006.--.-2006 .--.-- --:-- NY button CANCEL Y/M/D MENU b. Press the Y# button. Y# button c. Press the O< and NY buttons to select [M]. Y M D TIME 2006.10 2006 10.-.
Set the date and time d. Press the Y# button. e. Press the O< and NY buttons to select [D]. Y M D TIME 2006.10 2006 10.07 07 --:-- CANCEL f. Press the Y# button. g. Press the O< and NY buttons to select the hours and minutes. Y M D TIME Y SET OK MENU M D TIME 2006.10 2006 10.07 07 12 12:30 30 CANCEL Y/M/D Quick Start Guide h. Press the Y# button. i. Press the O< and NY buttons to select [Y/M/D]. MENU 2006.10 2006 10.07 07 12 12:30 30 CANCEL Y/M/D Y/M/D SET OK MENU j.
Take a picture a. Hold the camera. Quick Start Guide Horizontal grip b. Focus. Vertical grip Place this mark over your subject. Shutter Button (Press Halfway) [ ] HQ 2816×2112 [ IN ] 4 The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed. The green lamp indicates the focus and exposure are locked. c. Shoot. The card access lamp blinks.
Review your pictures a. Press the q button. q button [IN IN] HQ 2816 ×2112 0.0 Arrow pad Displays the next image Quick Start Guide '06.10.07 12:30 100-0004 4 Displays the previous image Erase pictures a. Press the X& and Y# buttons to display the picture you want to erase. b. Press the S button. ERASE [IN] YES NO S button BACK MENU SET OK c. Press the O< button, select [YES], and press Q.
Contents Button operations ...................................................14 Test out the functions of the camera buttons by following the illustrations and actually trying them out on the camera. o button .................................... Turning the camera on and off Shutter button .............................................Shooting pictures/movies K button (Shooting) ..................................Selecting shooting mode/ Turning the camera on q button (Playback)..............................
Playback mode menu q .......................................................................... SLIDESHOW .............................. Playing back pictures automatically MOVIE PLAY ..................................................... Playing back movies RESIZE .................................................Changing the size of pictures ROTATE .................................................................. Rotating pictures PROTECT.............................................................
Using OLYMPUS Master .........................................38 Learn how to transfer pictures to a computer and save them. Flow ........................................................................................................... Using OLYMPUS Master........................................................................... What is OLYMPUS Master? ............................................................... Install the OLYMPUS Master software ...............................................
Playback tips....................................................................................... Playing back pictures in the internal memory............................... Quickly displaying a desired picture............................................. Viewing pictures on a computer.......................................................... Viewing the entire picture on a computer screen ......................... When you get an error message on the camera... ....................................
Button operations 12 d Shooting mode Self-timer Flash mode 3 5 4 6 c b 8 [ a 9 7 0 1 o button Button operations Power on: ] HQ 2816×2112 [IN IN] 4 Macro mode Turning the camera on and off Camera turns on in shooting mode. • Monitor turns on • Lens extends 2 Shutter button Shooting pictures/movies Shooting still pictures Set the mode dial to a setting other than n, and lightly press the shutter button (halfway). The green lamp lights when the focus and exposure are locked (focus lock).
3 K button (Shooting) Selecting shooting mode/Turning the camera on Shooting mode is selected. When K is pressed with the camera off, the camera turns on in shooting mode. g “K/q Turning on the camera with the K or q button” (P. 27) 4 q button (Playback) Selecting playback mode/Turning the camera on The last picture taken is displayed. • Press the arrow pad to view other pictures. • Use the zoom button to switch between close-up playback and index display.
n Recording movies Audio is recorded with the movie. • During audio recording, only the digital zoom can be used. To record the movie with the optical zoom, set [R] to [OFF]. g “R Recording movies with or without sound” (P. 28) A This lights red during movie recording. 00:36 The remaining recording time is displayed. When the remaining recording time reaches 0, recording stops. R Follow the shooting guide for setting 1 2 3 4 5 SHOOTING GUIDE 1/3 Brightening subject. Shooting into backlight.
9 X& button Shooting pictures close to the subject Press X& in shooting mode to select the macro mode. Press Q for setting. OFF MACRO OFF & MACRO ON % SUPER MACRO Cancels macro mode. This mode lets you shoot from as close as 10 cm/ 3.9 in. (when the zoom is set for the zoom-out angle) and as close as 60 cm/23.6 in. (when the zoom is set for the zoom-in angle) to your subject. This mode lets you shoot from as close as 5 cm/2.0 in. to your subject.
d Zoom button Zooming while shooting/Close-up playback Shooting mode: Zooming in on your subject Optical zoom: 3× Digital zoom: 4× (optical zoom × digital zoom: Max. 12×) Zoom out: Press W on the zoom button. [ ] [ ] [IN IN] HQ 2816×2112 [IN IN] 4 HQ 2816×2112 4 Zoom in: Press T on the zoom button. Zoom bar The white area is the optical zoom area. The red area is the digital zoom area. When the slider enters the red area, the digital zoom activates and the image is further enlarged.
Menu operations K button (Shooting mode) q button (Playback mode) Q Arrow pad (ONXY) m button About the menus Press m to display the top menu on the monitor. • The contents displayed on the top menu differ according to the mode. Top menu (shooting mode) PANORAMA 2 IMAGE QUALITY RESET EXIT 1 MENU SETUP EXPOSURE SILENT MODE COMP.
Using the menus This explains how to use the menus with the [8] (warning sound) setting as an example. 1 2 Set the mode dial to a setting other than R. Press m to display the top menu. Select [SETUP], and press Q. • [8] is on a menu in [SETUP]. Press Q. PANORAMA EXIT 3 Press ON to select [8], and press Q. • Unavailable settings cannot be selected. • Press X on this screen to move the cursor to the page display. Press ON to change the page. To return to the item selection screen, press Y or Q.
K Shooting mode menu 2* 1 * xD-Picture Card is required. PANORAMA 3 RESET EXIT MENU IMAGE QUALITY SETUP EXPOSURE SILENT COMP. MODE SET OK 5 4 • Some functions are not available according to the selected mode. g “Functions available in shooting modes and scenes” (P. 58) g “SETUP menus” (P. 26) • The factory default settings are displayed in gray ( 1 IMAGE QUALITY ).
2 PANORAMA Creating a panoramic picture Panorama shooting lets you create a panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required for panorama shooting. Connects pictures from left to right Connects pictures from bottom to top Y: The next picture is connected at the right edge. X: The next picture is connected at the left edge. O: The next picture is connected at the top. N: The next picture is connected at the bottom.
4 EXPOSURE COMP. Press XY to set the exposure compensation, and then press Q. • Adjustable from -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV Y: Adjusts toward [+]. X: Adjusts toward [–]. E X P O S U R E C O M P. + 2.0 BACK Changing picture brightness SET OK MENU 5 SILENT MODE Muting operational sounds OFF /ON This function allows you to mute operational sounds during shooting and playback (e.g. warning beeps, shutter sounds, etc.).
2 MOVIE PLAY Playing back movies Select [MOVIE PLAY] from the top menu, and press Q to play back the movie. Another option is to select a picture with the movie icon (n), and press Q to play back the movie. [IN IN] '06.11.26 12:30 100-0004 MOVIE PLAY OK 4 Operations during movie playback [IN IN] HQ 320× 240 '06.10.07 12:30 100-0004 00:00 00:36 Playing time/Total recording time O : Increases the volume. N : Reduces the volume. Y : Fast forwards playback when pressed and held.
3 RESIZE Changing the size of pictures 640 × 480 /320 × 240 This changes the image size of a picture and saves it as a new file. 4 ROTATE Rotating pictures +90° / 0° / -90° Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures so that they are displayed vertically. New picture orientations are saved even when the power is turned off.
SEL. IMAGE .............................................Erasing by selecting the single-frame SEL. IMAGE BACK MENU [IN] OK GO • Use the arrow pad to select the picture, and press Q to put R. • To cancel the selection, press Q again. • When the selection is completed, press S. • Select [YES], and press Q. ALL ERASE ...........Erasing all the pictures in the internal memory or the card • Select [YES], and press Q.
MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) ..... Formatting the internal memory or card All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the internal memory or card is formatted. Make sure that you save or transfer important data to a computer before formatting. • Make sure there is no card inserted in the camera when formatting the internal memory. • Be sure that the card is inserted in the camera when formatting the card.
8 .............................................. Adjusting the volume of camera warning sound OFF (No sound)/ LOW / HIGH SHUTTER SOUND ........................Adjusting the volume of the shutter button OFF (No sound)/ LOW / HIGH VOLUME ....................................... Adjusting the volume during movie playback • Press ON to adjust the volume. • You can adjust the volume to one of five levels or mute the volume. SETUP 1 2 BEEP 3 SHUTTER SOUND VOLUME BACK MENU SET OK R ........................
VIDEO OUT........................................................... Playing back pictures on a TV NTSC /PAL The factory default settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold. To play back camera images on a TV, set the video output according to your TV’s video signal type. • TV video signal types differ by country/region. Check the video signal type before connecting the camera to the TV.
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.
2 Turn the printer on and plug the USB cable provided with the camera into the multi-connector of the camera and the printer’s USB port. Multi-connector USB cable • The [EASY PRINT START] screen is displayed. • For details of how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. 3 Press O<. • Printing starts. EASY PRINT START PC / CUSTOM PRINT OK 4 EXIT Printing pictures • When printing is finished, the picture selection screen is displayed.
5 Remove the USB cable from the printer. You can use [EASY PRINT] even when the camera is turned off or in shooting mode. With the camera turned off or in shooting mode, connect the USB cable. The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed. Select [EASY PRINT]. g “EASY PRINT” Step 3 (P. 31), “Other print modes and print settings” Step 2 (P. 32) Other print modes and print settings (CUSTOM PRINT) 1 Display the screen being indicated on the right according to Steps 1 and 2 on P.
Selecting a print mode PRINT ALL PRINT PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX EXIT MENU SET OK MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX PRINT ORDER 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.
Setting the number of prints and data to be printed <× PRINT INFO DATE FILE NAME BACK 4 MENU 1 WITHOUT WITHOUT SET OK DATE ( ) FILE NAME ( Sets the number of prints. You can select up to 10 prints. If you select [WITH], pictures are printed with the date. ) If you select [WITH], pictures are printed with the file name. Select [OK], and press Q. PRINT • Printing starts. • When printing is finished, the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is displayed.
Print settings (DPOF) How to make print reservations Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date and time information) with the pictures stored on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo store that supports DPOF. DPOF is a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras. Only the images stored on the card can be reserved to print.
Single-frame reservation Follow the operation guide to make a print reservation for a selected picture. 1 Press m in the playback mode and display the top menu. 2 Select [PRINT ORDER] Q. [<], and press Operation guide 3 SET OK × 0 [xD xD] MOVE 5 Select the date and time setting, and press Q. DATE TIME 6 Select [SET], and press Q. HQ '06.11.26 12:30 100-0004 4 SET OK When you finish making print reservations, press Q. The pictures are printed without the date and time.
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] Select the date and time setting, and press Q. NO DATE TIME 4 [U], and press Q. The pictures are printed without the date and time. All pictures are printed with the shooting date. All pictures are printed with the shooting time. Select [SET], and press Q.
Using OLYMPUS Master Flow 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. 39 Connect the camera to the computer gP. 42 using the USB cable OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM USB cable Start up the OLYMPUS Master software gP. 43 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 Click “OLYMPUS Master”. • The QuickTime installation screen is displayed. • QuickTime is required to use OLYMPUS Master. If the QuickTime screen is not displayed, QuickTime 6 or later is already installed on the computer. In this case, go to Step 4. 3 Click “Next” and follow the on-screen instructions.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions. • The screen confirming that installation is completed is displayed. Click “Finish”. 6 Select the option to restart immediately when the screen asking you if you wish to restart the computer is displayed and click “OK”. • The computer restarts. • Remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive and store it. Macintosh 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • The CD-ROM window is displayed.
Connecting the camera to a computer 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. • The monitor is off. • The lens is retracted. 2 Monitor Connect the multi-connector on the camera to the USB port on the computer using the provided USB cable. Multi-connector Connector cover • Refer to your computer’s instruction manual to locate the position of the USB port. • The camera turns on automatically. • The monitor turns on and the selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.
Start up the OLYMPUS Master software Windows 1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master” icon on the desktop. • The main menu is displayed. • When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation, the “Registration” dialog box is displayed before the main menu. Follow the prompts and fill in the registration form. Macintosh 1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master” icon Master” folder. in the “OLYMPUS • The main menu is displayed.
To exit OLYMPUS Master 1 Click “Exit” on the main menu. • OLYMPUS Master is exited. Displaying camera images on a computer Downloading and saving images 1 Click “Transfer Images” menu. on the OLYMPUS Master main • The menu for selecting the source is displayed. 2 Click “From Camera” . • The window for selecting images is displayed. All the images in the camera are displayed. 3 Select the image files and click “Transfer Images”. • A window indicating that the download is complete is displayed.
2 Make the following preparations for disconnecting the USB cable. Windows 98SE 1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon and right-click the “Removable Disk” icon to display the menu. 2 Click “Eject” on the menu. Windows Me/2000/XP 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 “Browse Images” menu. on the OLYMPUS Master main • The “Browse” window is displayed. 2 Double-click the still picture thumbnail that you want to view. Thumbnail • OLYMPUS Master switches to view mode and the picture is enlarged. • To return to the main menu, click “Menu” in the “Browse” window. To view a movie 1 Double-click the movie thumbnail that you want to see in the “Browse” window.
Printing pictures Pictures can be printed from the photo, index, postcard and calendar menus. The explanation below uses the photo menu. 1 Click “Print Images at Home” menu. on the OLYMPUS Master main • The print menu is displayed. 2 Click “Photo” . • The “Photo Print” window is displayed. 3 Click “Settings” in the “Photo Print” window. • The printer settings screen is displayed. Make the necessary printer settings. 4 Select a layout and size.
7 Click “Print”. • Printing starts. • To return to the main menu, click “Menu” in the “Photo Print” window. To download and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master This camera is compatible with USB mass storage. You can connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable provided with the camera to download and save images without using OLYMPUS Master. The following environment is required to use the USB cable to connect the camera to your computer.
4 5 Select [PC], and press Q. Click “OK”. • OLYMPUS Master will identify the current version of your camera’s firmware. • Click “Check for latest version”, and the software will search for new firmware versions as well as additional languages. 6 Select the firmware version and/ or language and click the “Update” button. Please do not remove any cable or the battery while the camera is processing. 7 After the download procedure, the camera monitor will display [OK].
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 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 condition 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 “Set the date and time” (P. 6), “X Setting the date and time” (P. 28) The battery has been removed from the camera • The date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the camera is left without the battery for approximately 3 days.
Taking pictures without blurring Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button gently to shoot the picture. In addition, turn the mode dial to h when taking a picture to reduce blurring. The factors that can cause the picture to blur are as follows: • When you use the optical zoom, digital zoom, or zoom at such higher magnifications to shoot the picture • When the shutter speed is set low to shoot a dark subject • When the flash cannot be used or a low shutter speed set shooting mode is selected.
Additional shooting tips and information Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken There are two ways to record the pictures you take with this camera. Recording pictures to the internal memory • Pictures are recorded to the internal memory, and when the number of storable still pictures reaches 0, you connect the camera to a computer to download the pictures, and then erase the pictures from the internal memory.
Lamp indicators This camera uses several lamps to indicate the camera status. Getting to know your camera better Lamp 54 EN 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 Lit (red): Shooting mode Lit (green): Playback mode Unlit: Power is off. Blinking: A picture is being recorded, the camera is reading a movie, or images are being downloaded (when connected to a computer).
Selecting the optimal image quality A record mode expresses a combination of desired image size and compression level. Use the following examples to help determine the optimal image quality when shooting. To print large images on full-size paper/To edit and process images on a computer • [SHQ] or [HQ] To print letter-size images • [SQ1] To print postcard-size images/To send as an e-mail attachment or post on a web site • [SQ2] g “IMAGE QUALITY Changing the image quality” (P.
When you get an error message on the camera... Monitor indication q CARD ERROR q WRITEPROTECT > MEMORY FULL q Getting to know your camera better CARD FULL L NO PICTURE r PICTURE ERROR r THE IMAGE CANNOT BE EDITED CARD-COVER OPEN g Possible cause There is a problem with the card. Corrective action This card cannot be used. Insert a new card. Writing to the card is prohibited. The recorded image has been protected (read-only) on a computer.
Monitor indication Possible cause The camera is not connected to the printer NO CONNECTION correctly. There is no paper in the printer. NO PAPER The printer has run out of ink. NO INK The paper is jammed. Corrective action Disconnect the camera and connect it again correctly. Load some paper in the printer. Replace the ink cartridge in the printer. Remove the jammed paper. JAMMED SETTINGS CHANGED r CANNOT PRINT Pictures recorded on other cameras may not be printed on this camera.
Functions available in shooting modes and scenes Some functions cannot be set in certain shooting modes. For more details, refer to the table below.
Glossary of terms CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) This converts light passing through the lens into electrical signals. On this camera, light is picked up and converted into RGB signals to build a single image. DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) A standard for image files by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras.
Miscellaneous 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.
Battery and charger ( This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B/LI-40B). No other type of batteries can be used. ( Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used. ( During the conditions described below, power is consumed continuously and the battery becomes exhausted quickly. • The zoom is used repeatedly. • The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly in shooting mode, activating the auto focus.
Useful 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.
Inserting and removing the card Turn off the camera. 1 2 Open the battery/card compartment cover. 2 1 Battery/card compartment cover Inserting the card 3 Orient the card as shown, and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration. Contact area Notch • Insert the card straight in. • Insert the card until it clicks into place. Removing the card 4 Push the card all the way in and release slowly. Miscellaneous • The card protrudes slightly and stops. • Grasp the card and remove.
5 Close the battery/card compartment cover. 1 2 Note Miscellaneous • The card access lamp blinks while the camera is reading the images. Reading of images may take some time. Do not open the battery/card compartment cover while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so may damage the data in the internal memory or the card and render the internal memory or card unusable.
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. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.
Handling the Camera WARNING ( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. ( Do not use the flash 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.
Battery Handling Precautions Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns. DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified charger. Do not use any other chargers. • Never heat or incinerate batteries. • Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
Caution for Usage Environment • To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if in use or storage: • Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifiers. • In sandy or dusty environments. • Near flammable items or explosives. • In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain.
LCD Monitor • Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become vague, resulting in a playback mode failure or damage to the monitor. • A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the monitor, but this is not a malfunction. • When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the edges may appear zigzagged on the monitor. This is not a malfunction; it will be less noticeable in playback mode.
FCC Notice • Radio and Television Interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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.
(e) Any defect that occurs due to careless or improper storage (such as keeping the product under conditions of high temperature and humidity, near insect repellents such as naphthalene or harmful drugs, etc.), improper maintenance, etc. (f) Any defect that occurs due to exhausted batteries, etc. (g) Any defect that occurs due to sand, mud, etc. entering the inside of the product casing. (h) When this Warranty Certificate is not returned with the product.
SPECIFICATIONS (Camera Product type Recording system Still pictures Applicable standards Movie Memory Number of effective pixels Image pickup device Lens Photometric system Shutter speed Shooting range Monitor Outer connector Automatic calendar system Operating environment Temperature 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)/ 0°C to 60°C (32°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.
Names of Parts Camera o button gP. 14 Shutter button gP. 14 Multi-connector gP. 29, 31, 42 Flash gP. 17 Self-timer lamp gP. 17 Speaker Strap eyelet gP. 3 Microphone Connector cover gP. 29, 42 Lens Card access lamp gP. 44, 54, 64 K button (Shooting) gP. 15 Monitor gP. 27 q button (Playback) gP. 15 Zoom button gP. 18 Mode dial gP. 15 Tripod socket Battery/card compartment cover gP. 63 Miscellaneous O< button (Print) gP. 16 Arrow pad (ONXY) gP. 16 Y# button (Flash mode) gP. 17 Q button (OK) gP.
Monitor Symbols & Icons (Shooting Mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 +2.0 8 4 HQ 2816×2112 9 10 1 2 15 4 5 6 14 8 13 11 12 9 Miscellaneous 11 15 16 14 12 Movies Indications Ref. Page 1 Shooting mode h, B, F, U, A, C etc. P. 15 2 Self-timer Y P. 17 3 Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0 P. 23 4 Battery check e = full power, f = low power 5 Green lamp { = Auto Focus Lock P. 8, 14 6 Silent mode U P. 23 7 Flash standby Flash charge # (Lit) # (Blinks) & % P.
(Playback Mode 1 2 3 1 5 6 7 8 10 12 HQ 2816×2112 +2.0 4 3 4 12 HQ 320×24 32 240 ’06 06.10 10.07 07 12:30 100-0004 100 0004 00:00 00 00 / 00 00:36 36 9 10 11 ’06 06.10 10.07 07 12 12:30 30 100-0004 100 0004 2 Still pictures 5 6 7 9 10 11 Movies Item Indications Ref. Page 1 Battery check e = full power, f = low power 2 Current memory [IN] (Playing back the picture in the internal memory), [xD] (Playing back the picture in the card) P.
Index K/q............................................. 27 h (AUTO).............................. 5, 15 S button (erase) ......................... 9, 17 Y# button (flash mode) ................. 17 X& button (macro) ........................ 17 Q button (OK) .......................... 16, 19 q button (Playback mode) ........ 9, 15 O< button (print)..................... 16, 31 NY button (self-timer) ................... 17 K button (Shooting mode) ............ 15 h (D IMAGE STABILIZATION) .......................
M S N f (Scene).............................. 5, 15 SEL. IMAGE .................................... 26 Selecting a language W ............. 27 SELF PORTRAIT R....................... 15 Self-timer lamp........................... 17, 54 Self-timer Y..................................... 17 SETUP menu................................... 26 Shooting mode........... 5, 15, 18, 58, 76 Shooting movies n................... 14, 16 Shooting still pictures....................... 14 SHQ ...............................
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