DIGITAL CAMERA FE-47/X-43 Instruction Manual ● 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. ● We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.
Step 1 Checking the contents of the box Two AA batteries Strap Digital camera AV cable USB cable ib CD-ROM Other accessories not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Step 2 Step 3 Preparing the Camera Shooting and Playing Back Images “Preparing the Camera” (p. 10) “Shooting, Viewing, and Erasing” (p. 14) Step 4 Step 5 How to Use the Camera Printing “Camera Settings” (p. 3) “Direct printing (PictBridge)” (p.
Camera Settings Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the direct buttons. Shutter button (p. 14) Zoom buttons (p. 16) q button (switch between shooting and playback) (p. 15) m button (p. 4) E button (menu guide) (p. 19) Arrow pad F (up) / INFO button (change information display) (p. 16, 19) The symbols FGHI displayed for image selections and settings indicate that the arrow pad is to be used. X Y M D TIME 2010 . 02 .
Using the Menu Use the menu to change camera settings such as the shooting mode. Press the m button to display the function menu. The function menu can be used to set frequently used shooting and playback functions such as shooting mode. Selected option Shooting PROGRAM AUTO P Shooting mode 14M o [SETUP] menu To select the shooting mode Use HI to select a shooting mode and press the H button. To select the function menu Use FG to select a menu and use HI to select a menu option.
Menu Index Menus for Shooting Functions PROGRAM AUTO P 0.0 WB AUTO ISO AUTO 14M 4 1 Shooting mode P (PROGRAM AUTO) .......p. 14 M (iAUTO) ....................p. 20 N (DIS MODE) ...............p. 20 s (SCENE MODE) ......p. 20 P (MAGIC FILTER) .....p. 21 ~ (PANORAMA) ...............p. 22 A (MOVIE) .......................p. 15 2 Flash..................................p. 23 3 Macro ................................p.
Names of Parts Camera unit 4 5 6 7 1 8 2 9 3 1 2 3 4 5 10 Strap eyelet Battery/card compartment cover ... p. 10 Battery/card compartment lock ..... p. 10 Microphone ............................. p. 29, 31 Lens ........................................ p. 46, 58 6 7 8 9 10 Attaching the camera strap Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. 6 EN Flash ............................................. p. 23 Self-timer lamp .............................. p. 24 Multi-connector .............
5 1 6 7 2 8 3 9 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 n button ........................ p. 12, 14 Monitor .................................... p. 14, 42 m button ................................... p. 4 E button (menu guide) ................. p. 19 Shutter button ............................... p. 14 Zoom buttons ................................ p. 16 7 8 9 q button (switch between shooting and playback)................................ p. 15 H button (OK) .......................... p. 3, 12 Arrow pad........................
Monitor Shooting mode display 1 2 P 18 17 0.0 P WB AUTO ISO AUTO 16 14M 4 NORM 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 0.0 17 16 15 14 12 WB AUTO 0:34 VGA ON 4 5 6 7 10 15 9 13 12 11 Movie 1/100 F3.5 20 19 Still image 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 8 EN Battery check ................................ p. 10 Shooting mode ........................ p. 14, 20 Flash ............................................. p. 23 Flash standby/flash charge ........... p. 42 Macro ...........................................
Playback mode display ● Normal display 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 1 4 4/30 ’10/02/26 12:30 00:12/00:34 15 Still image 6 Movie ● Detailed display 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 7 4/30 1/1000 F3.5 P 2.0 ISO WB AUTO AUTO 8 9 10 11 1/1000 F3.5 18 17 12 NORM 14M 100 0004 ’10/02/26 12:30 13 P FILE NORM 14M FILE 100 0004 ’10/02/26 12:30 2.0 ISO WB AUTO AUTO 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Battery check ................................ p. 10 Print reservation/ number of prints ................... p. 40/p.
Preparing the Camera Inserting the battery and the SD/SDHC memory card (sold separately) 3 Always use SD/SDHC memory cards with this camera. Do not insert any other types of memory card. 1 Battery/card compartment lock 1 3 2 Battery/card compartment cover 2 For the types of batteries that can be used, see “Battery handling precautions” (p. 46). When using NiMH batteries, be sure they are fully charged, and select [NiMH] for [BATTERY TYPE]. [BATTERY TYPE] (p.
4 1 2 Installing the supplied computer software (ib) After checking the system requirements, follow the instructions below to connect the camera to a computer and install the supplied computer software (ib). System requirements Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later)/ Windows Vista/Windows 7 Connecting the camera This camera allows the user to take pictures using the internal memory even when no SD/SDHC memory card (sold separately) is inserted. “Using an SD/SDHC memory card” (p.
1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive. ● A setup screen will appear on the computer monitor. If the setup window is not displayed, select “My Computer” (Windows XP) or “Computer” (Windows Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click the icon for the CD-ROM drive to open the setup CD window and then double-click “CameraInitialSetup.exe”. 2 3 Operation guide Operation guides displayed at the bottom of the screen indicate that the m button, H button, or zoom buttons should be used.
3 Press I to save the setting for [Y]. X Y M D Changing the display language The language for the menu and error messages displayed on the monitor is adjustable. 1 TIME 2010 . -- . -- -- : -- 2 CANCEL MENU 4 As in Steps 2 and 3, use FGHI and the H button to set [M] (month), [D] (day), [TIME] (hours and minutes), and [Y/M/D] (date order). For a more accurate setting, press the H button when the time signal hits 00 seconds while setting the minutes.
Shooting, Viewing, and Erasing 2 Shooting with the optimum aperture value and shutter speed [PROGRAM AUTO] Hold the camera and compose the shot. In this mode, automatic shooting settings are activated while also allowing changes to a wide range of other shooting menu functions, such as exposure compensation, white balance, etc. as needed. 1 AUTO Monitor 1/400 F3.5 Horizontal grip Press the n button to turn on the camera. [PROGRAM AUTO] indicator P Vertical grip 0.
4 To take the picture, gently press the shutter button all the way down while being careful not to shake the camera. 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject, and gently press the button all the way down to start recording. P Press halfway Press fully 0:34 1/400 F3.5 Press fully Image review screen To view images during shooting REC 0:00 Continuous recording length (p.
Using the zoom Pressing the zoom buttons adjusts the shooting range. Pressing the wide (W) button Pressing the telephoto (T) button Changing the shooting information display The display of the screen information can be changed to best match the situation, for example, the need for a clear view of the screen or for making a precise composition by using the grid display. 1 P the order shown below each time the button is pressed. “Shooting mode display” (p. 8) P 0.0 0.
2 Operations during movie playback Use HI to select an image. Displays previous image Displays next image Hold I to fast forward and hold H to reverse. The display size of the images can be changed. “Index view and close-up view” (p. 18) To play sound recordings To play sound recorded with an image, select the image and press the H button. A ! icon appears on images with which sound has been recorded.
Erasing images during playback (Single image erase) 1 Display the image you want to erase and press G (D). Index view and close-up view Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. Close-up view (up to 10x magnification) allows checking of image details. 1 Press the zoom buttons. ERASE ALL ERASE SEL. IMAGE ERASE Single-image view CANCEL BACK MENU 2 4/30 Close-up view W 4/30 SET OK Press FG to select [ERASE], and press the H button. [ALL ERASE] (p. 30) and [SEL. IMAGE] (p.
Changing the image information display Shooting information settings displayed on the screen can be changed. 1 Press F (INFO). ● The displayed image information changes in the order shown below each time the button is pressed. Normal 10 4/30 No information ’10/02/26 12:30 Detailed 10 4/30 1/1000 F3.5 P 2.
Using Shooting Modes The shooting mode can be selected from the function menu in the following order: P, M, N, s, P, ~, and A. “Using the Menu” (p. 4) Shooting with automatic settings [iAUTO] Reducing blur on shooting [DIS MODE] This mode enables the user to reduce blur that is caused by camera shake and subject movement. 1 Set the shooting mode to N.
3 Use HI to select the best shooting mode for the scene, and press the H button. Shooting with special effects [MAGIC FILTER] Add an artistic effect to your photo by selecting the desired magic filter. 1 Set the shooting mode to P. MAGIC FILTER 0.0 WB AUTO 14M 4 0.0 Icon indicating [SCENE MODE] that is set In [SCENE MODE], the optimum shooting settings are pre-programmed for specific shooting scenes. For this reason, some settings cannot be changed in some modes.
3 Creating panoramic images [PANORAMA] Take pictures that can be joined to form a panorama using the ib computer software. Press the shutter button to take the first frame, and then compose the second shot. Before first shot The focus, exposure (p. 24), zoom position (p. 16), and white balance (p. 25) are locked at the first frame. 1 The flash (p. 23) is fixed to $ (FLASH OFF) mode. 1 Set the shooting mode to ~. 2 BACK MENU PANORAMA 0.
Using Shooting Functions Shooting closeups (Macro shooting) “Using the Menu” (p. 4) Using the flash This function enables the camera to focus and shoot subjects at close distances. The flash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions. 1 1 Select the flash option in the shooting function menu. Select the macro option in the shooting function menu. P P FLASH AUTO OFF 0.0 WB AUTO ISO AUTO 0.
Using the self-timer Adjusting the brightness (Exposure compensation) After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay. 1 The standard brightness (appropriate exposure) set by the camera based on the shooting mode (except for [iAUTO]) can be adjusted brighter or darker to obtain a desired shot. Select the self-timer option in the shooting function menu. P Y OFF 2 1 Select the exposure compensation option in the shooting function menu. 12 0.
Adjusting to a natural color scheme (White balance) Selecting the ISO sensitivity Abbreviation for the International Organization for Standardization. ISO standards specify the sensitivity for digital cameras and film, thus codes such as “ISO 100” are used to represent sensitivity. For more natural coloring, choose a white balance option suited to the scene. 1 Select the white balance option in the shooting function menu.
Selecting the size of still images 1 Select the image size option in the shooting function menu. P 0.0 4 2 14M WB AUTO ISO AUTO 16:9S 14M 8M Use HI to select the setting option, and press the H button to set. Option Description 14M (4288×3216) Suitable for printing A3 (11×17 in.) pictures. 8M (3264×2448) Suitable for printing pictures up to A3 (11×17 in.). 5M (2560×1920) Suitable for printing A4 (8.5×11 in.) pictures. 3M (2048×1536) Suitable for printing pictures up to A4 (8.5×11 in.).
For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Menus for Shooting Functions The default settings of the function are highlighted in . Selecting a compression mode for still images [COMPRESSION] z (Shooting menu) X COMPRESSION Available shooting modes: P M N s P ~ Submenu 2 Application FINE Shooting at high quality. NORMAL Shooting at normal quality. “Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and SD/SDHC memory cards” (p.
Selecting the focusing area [AF MODE] z (Shooting menu) X AF MODE Available shooting modes: P M N s P~ Submenu 2 FACE/iESP The camera focuses automatically. (If a face is detected, it is shown by a white frame*1; when the shutter button is pressed halfway and the camera is able to focus, the frame color is changed to green*2 if the camera is able to focus. If no face is detected, the camera chooses a subject in the frame and focuses automatically.
For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Recording sound when shooting still images [R] z (Shooting menu) X R Displaying icon guides [ICON GUIDE] z (Shooting menu) X ICON GUIDE Available shooting modes: P M N s P~A Available shooting modes: P M N s Submenu 2 Application OFF No sound is recorded. ON The camera automatically starts recording sound for approx. 4 seconds after a picture is taken. This is useful for recording notes or comments about the picture.
Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Playing back pictures automatically [SLIDESHOW] Changing the image size [Q] EDIT X Q SLIDESHOW Submenu 2 To start a slideshow After pressing the H button, the slideshow starts. To stop the slideshow, press the H button or the m button. Single-frame advance/rewind: During a slideshow, press I to advance one frame or press H to rewind one frame.
For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). When erasing pictures in a internal memory, do not insert the card into the camera. When erasing pictures from the card, insert a card into the camera in advance. To erase all images [ALL ERASE] 1 Use FG to select [ALL ERASE], and press the H button. 2 Use FG to select [YES], and press the H button. To individually select and erase images [SEL. IMAGE] 1 Use FG to select [SEL. IMAGE], and press the H button.
Menus for Other Camera Settings Erasing data completely [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT] r (Settings 1) X MEMORY FORMAT/ FORMAT Before formatting, check that no important data is left in the internal memory or card. Changing the display language [W] r (Settings 1) X W Submenu 2 Languages Cards must be formatted with this camera before first use or after being used with other cameras or computers.
For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Selecting a method for connecting the camera to other devices [USB CONNECTION] Turning on the camera with the q button [q POWER ON] r (Settings 1) X q POWER ON r (Settings 1) X USB CONNECTION Submenu 2 Submenu 2 Application Application When the camera is connected to another device, the settings selection screen is displayed. YES AUTO Pressing the q button turns on and starts the camera in the playback mode.
Selecting the camera sound and its volume [SOUND SETTINGS] s (Settings 2) X SOUND SETTINGS Submenu 2 SILENT MODE*1, 2 BEEP SHUTTER SOUND Submenu 3 Submenu 4 Application — Select [ON] to disable camera sounds (operating sound, shutter sound, and warning sound) and mute sound during playback.
For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Switching between home and travel destination time zones [WORLD TIME] s (Settings 2) X WORLD TIME You will not be able to select a time zone using [WORLD TIME] if the camera clock has not first been set using [X]. Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application x The time in the home time zone (the time zone selected for x in submenu 2). y The time in the travel destination time zone (the time selected for y in submenu 2).
Saving battery power between shots [POWER SAVE] t (Settings 3) X POWER SAVE Submenu 2 Application OFF Cancels [POWER SAVE]. ON When the camera is not being used for approx. 10 seconds, the monitor automatically turns off to save battery power. To resume standby mode Press any button. Selecting the battery type [BATTERY TYPE] t (Settings 3) X BATTERY TYPE Submenu 2 Application ALKALINE Select this option when using alkaline batteries. NiMH Select this option when using NiMH batteries.
Printing Direct printing (PictBridge*1) 2 By connecting the camera to a PictBridgecompatible printer, you can print images directly without using a computer. To find out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. *1 Turn on the printer, and then connect the printer and camera. Multi-connector PictBridge is a standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly.
Changing the printer’s settings for printing [CUSTOM PRINT] 1 2 3 5 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [EASY PRINT] (p. 37). Use FG to select the [BORDERLESS] or [PICS/SHEET] settings, and press the H button. Submenu 4 Press the H button to start printing. Use FG to select the print mode, and press the H button. PRINT MODE SELECT OFF/ON*1 (The number of images per sheet varies depending on the printer.) The number of images per sheet ([PICS/SHEET]) is selectable only when [MULTI PRINT] is selected in Step 3.
Submenu 5 Submenu 6 9 Application <× 0 to 10 This selects the number of prints. DATE WITH/ WITHOUT Selecting [WITH] prints the images with the date. Selecting [WITHOUT] prints the images without the date. FILE NAME WITH/ WITHOUT Selecting [WITH] prints the file name on the image. Selecting [WITHOUT] does not print any file name on the image. P (Proceeds to the setting screen.) This selects a portion of the image for printing. Press the H button.
11 Press the m button. 3 Use FG to select [<], and press the H button. 12 When the message [REMOVE USB 4/30 CABLE] is displayed, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer. 0 NORM 14M 100 0004 ’10/02/26 12:30 Print Reservations (DPOF *1) In print reservations, the number of prints and date imprint option are saved in the image on the card. This enables easy printing at a printer or print shop supporting DPOF by using only the print reservations on the card without a computer or a camera.
Reserving one print each of all images on the card [U] 1 2 3 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 40). Use FG to select [U], and press the H button. 2 1 2 3 Follow Steps 5 and 6 in [<]. Resetting all print reservation data 1 Resetting the print reservation data for selected images 4 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 40). Use FG to select either [<] or [U], and press the H button. 5 6 PRINT ORDER SETTING PRINT ORDERED 3 Use FG to select [<], and press the H button.
Usage Tips If the camera does not work as intended, or if an error message is displayed on the screen, and you are unsure of what to do, refer to the information below to fix the problem(s). Troubleshooting Battery “The camera does not work even when batteries are installed”. ● Insert new or recharged batteries in the correct direction. “Inserting the battery and the SD/SDHC memory card (sold separately)” (p.
Error message When one of the messages below is displayed on the monitor, check the corrective action. Error message CARD ERROR WRITE PROTECT Corrective action CARD FULL Card problem • Replace the card. • Erase unwanted images.*1 SET OK MEMORY SETUP POWER OFF MEMORY FORMAT SET OK NO PICTURE PICTURE ERROR THE IMAGE CANNOT BE EDITED BATTERY EMPTY NO CONNECTION NO PAPER SETTINGS CHANGED*3 Card problem The card write-protect switch is set to the “LOCK” side. Release the switch.
Shooting tips When you are unsure of how to take a picture that you envision, refer to the information below. Fast-moving object Focusing “Focusing on the subject” ● Taking a picture of a subject not in the center The subject is not in the center of the frame of the screen After focusing on an object at the same distance as the subject, compose the shot, and take the picture. Pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 14) ● Set [AF MODE] (p. 28) to [FACE/iESP] ● Taking a picture in [AF TRACKING] mode (p.
Color hue “Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear” ● Taking pictures by selecting white balance (p. 25) Best results in most environments can normally be obtained with the [WB AUTO] setting, but for some subjects, you should try experimenting with different settings. (This is especially true for sunshade under a clear sky, mixed natural and artificial light settings, and so on.
Appendix Camera care 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.
Using an SD/SDHC memory card A card (and internal memory) also corresponds to the film that records images in a film camera. Otherwise, the recorded images (data) can be erased, and retouching is also available with the use of a computer. Cards can be removed from the camera and exchanged, but this is not possible with the internal memory. Use of larger capacity cards enables you to take more pictures.
Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and SD/SDHC memory cards The figures for the number of storable still pictures and continuous recording length are approximate. The actual capacity varies with shooting conditions and the card used.
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. DANGER WARNING CAUTION An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.
CAUTION • Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it. • Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may cause a fire or burn your hands. • Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands. • Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject to extremely high temperatures. • Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera to catch fire. Do not use the charger if it is covered (such as a blanket).
The following AA (R6) batteries cannot be used. Batteries whose bodies are only partially or not at all covered by an insulating sheet. Batteries whose - terminals are raised, but not covered by an insulating sheet. Batteries whose - terminals are flat and not completely covered by an insulating sheet. (Such batteries cannot be used even if the - terminals are partially covered.) • If NiMH batteries are not charged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them.
Battery Handling Precautions • Olympus NiMH batteries (included in some areas) are intended for use only with Olympus digital cameras. Never use these batteries with any other device. • Always charge NiMH batteries (included in some areas) before using them for the first time, or if they have not been used for a long period. • Always charge sets of batteries (included in some areas) (2 or 4) together. • Do not use alkaline batteries unless it is absolutely necessary.
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SPECIFICATIONS Camera Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Recording system Still pictures : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)) Applicable standards : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge Sound with still pictures : Wave format Movie : AVI Motion JPEG Memory : Internal memory SD memory card SDHC memory card No. of effective pixels : 13,800,000 pixels Image pickup device : 1/2.
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