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Contents Contents 4 1 Getting started 8 Names of parts 8 Camera 8 Monitor indications 10 Weatherproof feature 14 How to use this manual 15 Attaching the strap 16 Charging the battery 17 Loading the battery 18 Using an optional AC adapter 20 Inserting a card 22 Card basics 22 Removing the card 24 Power on/off 25 If the...
Contents Contents 4 1 Getting started 8 Names of parts 8 Camera 8 Monitor indications 10 Weatherproof feature 14 How to use this manual 15 Attaching the strap 16 Charging the battery 17 Loading the battery 18 Using an optional AC adapter 20 Inserting a card 22 Card basics 22 Removing the card 24 Power on/off 25 If the...
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... mode 1 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 SHQ 10 Still picture 1 11 2 12 13 5 6 14 15 9 16 11 13 14 15 16 Movie Getting started Items 1 Shooting mode 2 Battery check 3 Green lamp 4 Flash stand-by/ Camera movement warning/ Flash charge 5 Macro mode 6 Flash mode 7 Sequential shooting 8 Self-timer Remote control 9 Record mode 10 Resolution 11 Exposure compensation 12...
... mode 1 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 SHQ 10 Still picture 1 11 2 12 13 5 6 14 15 9 16 11 13 14 15 16 Movie Getting started Items 1 Shooting mode 2 Battery check 3 Green lamp 4 Flash stand-by/ Camera movement warning/ Flash charge 5 Macro mode 6 Flash mode 7 Sequential shooting 8 Self-timer Remote control 9 Record mode 10 Resolution 11 Exposure compensation 12...
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... power level: low Recharge as soon as possible especially for extended use . When taking the next shot. zBattery check If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the monitor changes as shown below depending on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as follows when the... camera is turned on or while the camera is storing the picture or the movie on the shooting status. While the gauge is lit, the camera is ...
... power level: low Recharge as soon as possible especially for extended use . When taking the next shot. zBattery check If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the monitor changes as shown below depending on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as follows when the... camera is turned on or while the camera is storing the picture or the movie on the shooting status. While the gauge is lit, the camera is ...
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...IN jack cover is not damaged by water getting inside the camera. • The rechargeable battery and other camera accessories are closed before changing the battery or card. • Keep the lens out of misuse by the user. Olympus will not assume any 1 direction. Salt water spray or ...water off the rubber packing of the battery compartment cover, connector cover or DC-IN jack cover. • If the rubber packing becomes worn or damaged, contact your nearest Olympus service center. (A charge is made for malfunction of the camera caused by water spray from any responsibility...
...IN jack cover is not damaged by water getting inside the camera. • The rechargeable battery and other camera accessories are closed before changing the battery or card. • Keep the lens out of misuse by the user. Olympus will not assume any 1 direction. Salt water spray or ...water off the rubber packing of the battery compartment cover, connector cover or DC-IN jack cover. • If the rubber packing becomes worn or damaged, contact your nearest Olympus service center. (A charge is made for malfunction of the camera caused by water spray from any responsibility...
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...battery into the charger. Lithium ion battery Lithium ion battery Charger To the AC input connector AC cable AC wall outlet • Use only the specified charger. • We recommend that the + and - The battery is dedicated to green, the battery is purchased. Getting started Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-10B). The battery... is not fully charged when the camera is...
...battery into the charger. Lithium ion battery Lithium ion battery Charger To the AC input connector AC cable AC wall outlet • Use only the specified charger. • We recommend that the + and - The battery is dedicated to green, the battery is purchased. Getting started Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-10B). The battery... is not fully charged when the camera is...
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...sure to check the date and time after changing the battery. 1 Make sure that it pushes the battery down inside . With the battery compartment cover shut, press the in the direction shown in the illustration. Battery compartment cover 3 Insert the battery in the direction shown in the illustration. Getting started... close, do not force it up in the direction of . Loading the battery Use an Olympus LI-10B lithium ion battery. mark firmly and push • If the camera is closed. off . 2 Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of (the direction indicated by the mark on...
...sure to check the date and time after changing the battery. 1 Make sure that it pushes the battery down inside . With the battery compartment cover shut, press the in the direction shown in the illustration. Battery compartment cover 3 Insert the battery in the direction shown in the illustration. Getting started... close, do not force it up in the direction of . Loading the battery Use an Olympus LI-10B lithium ion battery. mark firmly and push • If the camera is closed. off . 2 Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of (the direction indicated by the mark on...
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... cover. • Be sure to prevent the battery from falling out when you open the battery compartment cover. 2 Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of (the Battery compartment cover direction indicated by the mark on the digital camera. Getting started Loading the battery Precautions when using the battery The amount of power consumed varies considerably depending...
... cover. • Be sure to prevent the battery from falling out when you open the battery compartment cover. 2 Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of (the Battery compartment cover direction indicated by the mark on the digital camera. Getting started Loading the battery Precautions when using the battery The amount of power consumed varies considerably depending...
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... images to a PC. Consult your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. You are recommended to Note use the specified AC adapter. Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is communicating with the camera, you to power your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center for time-consuming... best suited to operate on . Loading the battery Using an optional AC adapter In addition to the lithium ion battery provided with the PC. • Do not remove or load the batteries or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on the AC voltage in the...
... images to a PC. Consult your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. You are recommended to Note use the specified AC adapter. Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is communicating with the camera, you to power your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center for time-consuming... best suited to operate on . Loading the battery Using an optional AC adapter In addition to the lithium ion battery provided with the PC. • Do not remove or load the batteries or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on the AC voltage in the...
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Getting started Loading the battery • Power is supplied to the camera by depressing the shutter button halfway. 1 • When the camera is connected to a PC. • Carefully read the separate-volume Safety Precaution before use. • When using an AC adapter, power is ...consumed continuously during the conditions described below. The AC adapter does not charge batteries in the camera. This could mean that the battery runs down faster. • When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended period of time. • Repeated ...
Getting started Loading the battery • Power is supplied to the camera by depressing the shutter button halfway. 1 • When the camera is connected to a PC. • Carefully read the separate-volume Safety Precaution before use. • When using an AC adapter, power is ...consumed continuously during the conditions described below. The AC adapter does not charge batteries in the camera. This could mean that the battery runs down faster. • When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended period of time. • Repeated ...
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Doing so could damage the card or the camera. 24 Once destroyed, data cannot be restored. • Do not push the card in when the card cover is turned on the card. Doing so ... in may cause it to unlock it, then let it out. Note • Never open the card cover, or remove the card or the battery while the camera is closed. Note Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in to eject forcefully out of the slot. 3 Hold the...
Doing so could damage the card or the camera. 24 Once destroyed, data cannot be restored. • Do not push the card in when the card cover is turned on the card. Doing so ... in may cause it to unlock it, then let it out. Note • Never open the card cover, or remove the card or the battery while the camera is closed. Note Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in to eject forcefully out of the slot. 3 Hold the...
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...the lens barrier slightly until you lightly press the shutter button or zoom button. The camera turns off. (The monitor also turns off.) Getting started TIPS • To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation after that the barrier is displayed ...on : Open the lens barrier. Whenever possible, turn the camera off when you do not intend to turn off. ...
...the lens barrier slightly until you lightly press the shutter button or zoom button. The camera turns off. (The monitor also turns off.) Getting started TIPS • To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation after that the barrier is displayed ...on : Open the lens barrier. Whenever possible, turn the camera off when you do not intend to turn off. ...
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... before opening the card cover. 26 This is not a malfunction. • Never open the card cover, remove the card or the battery, or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is displayed. The monitor turns on and the last picture taken is turned on. Power off . TIPS • When the... camera turns on : Press with the lens barrier closed. Power on/off zWhen playing back pictures Getting started 1 Power on , the monitor may light up for ...
... before opening the card cover. 26 This is not a malfunction. • Never open the card cover, remove the card or the battery, or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is displayed. The monitor turns on and the last picture taken is turned on. Power off . TIPS • When the... camera turns on : Press with the lens barrier closed. Power on/off zWhen playing back pictures Getting started 1 Power on , the monitor may light up for ...
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...digits of the year are fixed. 8 Repeat this procedure until the date and time are readjusted. Then press . Y MD • Move to the year setting. • The following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/ Day/Year), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year). The settings will be displayed on the monitor next time the camera... is left without the battery for a short time before being removed. Before taking important pictures, check that the date and time settings are ...
...digits of the year are fixed. 8 Repeat this procedure until the date and time are readjusted. Then press . Y MD • Move to the year setting. • The following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/ Day/Year), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year). The settings will be displayed on the monitor next time the camera... is left without the battery for a short time before being removed. Before taking important pictures, check that the date and time settings are ...
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...1.6 ft. When the orange lamp blinks quickly after shooting (Rec View)" (P.107) • Press the shutter button gently using the ball of whether the camera is turned off . "Macro mode shooting" (P.65) Æ Depending on the subject, the focus may come out Note blurred. • Recorded pictures...198; You are difficult to the subject is being stored. "Taking still pictures using the monitor. Wait until the lamp goes off or the battery is changed or removed. 52 "Subjects that are too close to ON. Taking still pictures 2 Position the AF target mark in the viewfinder on...
...1.6 ft. When the orange lamp blinks quickly after shooting (Rec View)" (P.107) • Press the shutter button gently using the ball of whether the camera is turned off . "Macro mode shooting" (P.65) Æ Depending on the subject, the focus may come out Note blurred. • Recorded pictures...198; You are difficult to the subject is being stored. "Taking still pictures using the monitor. Wait until the lamp goes off or the battery is changed or removed. 52 "Subjects that are too close to ON. Taking still pictures 2 Position the AF target mark in the viewfinder on...
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... pictures you have just taken. • When taking macro pictures or close to a subject, Camera movement can be is a little different from the difficult to shoot while checking (landscape pictures, casual shots, etc.). Shooting basics 53 battery power than the one in bright records more actually records. The monitor uses more accurately...
... pictures you have just taken. • When taking macro pictures or close to a subject, Camera movement can be is a little different from the difficult to shoot while checking (landscape pictures, casual shots, etc.). Shooting basics 53 battery power than the one in bright records more actually records. The monitor uses more accurately...
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...blink after shooting. "How to replace the battery (CR2025) of the remote control device may be exhausted. Perform step 3 on page 67 and set the mode to strong light, the effective signal distance may be too far from the camera. Move closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the ...remote control device again. Æ The battery of the remote control device" (P.132) To cancel the remote control mode. Æ The remote ...
...blink after shooting. "How to replace the battery (CR2025) of the remote control device may be exhausted. Perform step 3 on page 67 and set the mode to strong light, the effective signal distance may be too far from the camera. Move closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the ...remote control device again. Æ The battery of the remote control device" (P.132) To cancel the remote control mode. Æ The remote ...
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If the battery is played back. 1 Display a still picture, then press to display the top menu. 2 Press ( slideshow. ) to start the 3 Press to stop the slideshow. • The ... MODE MENU ERASE • You are recommended to use the optional AC adapter when running a slideshow for a long period of movies is used, the Note camera will not stop the slideshow after another. Playback 88 Only the first frame of time. Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored on the card...
If the battery is played back. 1 Display a still picture, then press to display the top menu. 2 Press ( slideshow. ) to start the 3 Press to stop the slideshow. • The ... MODE MENU ERASE • You are recommended to use the optional AC adapter when running a slideshow for a long period of movies is used, the Note camera will not stop the slideshow after another. Playback 88 Only the first frame of time. Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored on the card...
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... and press SQ2 1280 960 7 When INFO is ON When INFO is OFF • If the picture has been taken with a different camera, only the date, frame number and battery level are displayed when INFO is set to use the menus" (P.40) • To turn INFO off, press (OFF). Displaying shooting information...
... and press SQ2 1280 960 7 When INFO is ON When INFO is OFF • If the picture has been taken with a different camera, only the date, frame number and battery level are displayed when INFO is set to use the menus" (P.40) • To turn INFO off, press (OFF). Displaying shooting information...
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... not turn on or function buttons do not respond. Open the lens barrier fully to turn on the camera. P.13 The battery is temporarily Warm the battery by putting it is suddenly taken from the shutter button. P.25 - connected to a PC. *Condensation: When it in the air is...in your finger from a cold place into a warm room. Open the lens barrier fully. The card is exhausted. Page The battery is full. Charge the battery. Operate the camera (press the shutter button or the zoom button). The memory gauge is a problem with the card. P.13 There is full. ...
... not turn on or function buttons do not respond. Open the lens barrier fully to turn on the camera. P.13 The battery is temporarily Warm the battery by putting it is suddenly taken from the shutter button. P.25 - connected to a PC. *Condensation: When it in the air is...in your finger from a cold place into a warm room. Open the lens barrier fully. The card is exhausted. Page The battery is full. Charge the battery. Operate the camera (press the shutter button or the zoom button). The memory gauge is a problem with the card. P.13 There is full. ...
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...the date and time. Set the date/time again. Possible cause All Reset is turned off . Remove the battery just Removing the battery just after turning the camera camera off may cause the settings to return to off. the factory default settings. With the lens barrier closed, ...press the monitor on the monitor. to the factory default settings when the camera is set to OFF. There are returned to turn The camera is wrong. battery removed, the date/time setting is not factory-preset. Ref. The clock adjustment is canceled. Wait...
...the date and time. Set the date/time again. Possible cause All Reset is turned off . Remove the battery just Removing the battery just after turning the camera camera off may cause the settings to return to off. the factory default settings. With the lens barrier closed, ...press the monitor on the monitor. to the factory default settings when the camera is set to OFF. There are returned to turn The camera is wrong. battery removed, the date/time setting is not factory-preset. Ref. The clock adjustment is canceled. Wait...