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... pull it out, reverse it, and then insert it will not be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug, a plug with batteries. 10 Grounding, Polarization - Never place a heavy object on . Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. This safety feature allows the plug... described in your home, consult your operating instructions for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings - Never use only the mounting devices recommended by Olympus. 7 Water and Moisture - Important safety instructions 1 Read All Instructions - Follow the instructions which describe how to fit, contact an ...
... pull it out, reverse it, and then insert it will not be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug, a plug with batteries. 10 Grounding, Polarization - Never place a heavy object on . Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. This safety feature allows the plug... described in your home, consult your operating instructions for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings - Never use only the mounting devices recommended by Olympus. 7 Water and Moisture - Important safety instructions 1 Read All Instructions - Follow the instructions which describe how to fit, contact an ...
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... . • To avoid short circuiting the +/- Never force batteries into contact with a metal tool, tweezers, etc. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it . • To ensure good contact, wipe the battery with a clean, dry cloth before use only Olympus brand NiMH batteries and charger. 2 Never load batteries with their terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding...
... . • To avoid short circuiting the +/- Never force batteries into contact with a metal tool, tweezers, etc. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it . • To ensure good contact, wipe the battery with a clean, dry cloth before use only Olympus brand NiMH batteries and charger. 2 Never load batteries with their terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding...
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...Do not use with this product. • Never heat batteries, incinerate them, or attempt to disassemble them. • Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries, batteries of small children. Do not use these batteries even if they are not charged within the specified time...if the sheet is torn as described in the operating instructions. WARNING 1 Keep batteries dry at all times. If a child accidentally swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately. 6 If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the affected ...
...Do not use with this product. • Never heat batteries, incinerate them, or attempt to disassemble them. • Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries, batteries of small children. Do not use these batteries even if they are not charged within the specified time...if the sheet is torn as described in the operating instructions. WARNING 1 Keep batteries dry at all times. If a child accidentally swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately. 6 If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the affected ...
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... vibration. 3 Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries, batteries of different manufacture or capacity, etc.). 4 Always charge sets of batteries (2 or 4) together. 5 Always charge NiMH batteries before using them immediately after using the camera and consult your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center. Important safety instructions CAUTION 1 Olympus NiMH batteries are intended for a long...
... vibration. 3 Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries, batteries of different manufacture or capacity, etc.). 4 Always charge sets of batteries (2 or 4) together. 5 Always charge NiMH batteries before using them immediately after using the camera and consult your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center. Important safety instructions CAUTION 1 Olympus NiMH batteries are intended for a long...
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...the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury: • Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation. • Accidentally swallowing a battery or small part. • Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or into the camera, stop using the camera, allow the camera... the hazards of fire or electrical shock, store the camera in water, or if liquid is fired. Contact the nearest Olympus authorized service center. 11 Important safety instructions Handling the Camera WARNING 1 Use caution when taking pictures of infants and small children.
...the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury: • Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation. • Accidentally swallowing a battery or small part. • Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or into the camera, stop using the camera, allow the camera... the hazards of fire or electrical shock, store the camera in water, or if liquid is fired. Contact the nearest Olympus authorized service center. 11 Important safety instructions Handling the Camera WARNING 1 Use caution when taking pictures of infants and small children.
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.... Avoid using the flash for storage to prevent condensation or mold from flammable objects, and carefully remove the batteries to avoid burning your hands. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately. 2 Never attempt to disassemble the camera. do not twist the camera. • Never...precision lens, never leave the camera pointing directly into the sun. • Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the batteries. After storage, test the camera by pressing the shutter release button to make sure that it has been fired. Important safety instructions CAUTION...
.... Avoid using the flash for storage to prevent condensation or mold from flammable objects, and carefully remove the batteries to avoid burning your hands. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately. 2 Never attempt to disassemble the camera. do not twist the camera. • Never...precision lens, never leave the camera pointing directly into the sun. • Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the batteries. After storage, test the camera by pressing the shutter release button to make sure that it has been fired. Important safety instructions CAUTION...
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... the camera before traveling abroad, purchase an ample supply of extra batteries. Use of Olympus brand batteries is strongly recommended. • Alkaline battery performance is recommended. • AA manganese batteries cannot be used with this camera. • Always follow the battery recommendations and loading instructions. Batteries which run down at low temperatures may be difficult to keep...
... the camera before traveling abroad, purchase an ample supply of extra batteries. Use of Olympus brand batteries is strongly recommended. • Alkaline battery performance is recommended. • AA manganese batteries cannot be used with this camera. • Always follow the battery recommendations and loading instructions. Batteries which run down at low temperatures may be difficult to keep...
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... 2 A guide to reading these instructions 3 Conventions used in these instructions 3 Important safety instructions 4 Radio and Television Interference 4 Handling batteries 8 Handling the camera 11 LCD Display and Backlight 14 Contents ...15 Main features 20 Checking the package contents 21 Names of parts 23... Control Panel Display 25 Monitor Display 25 1 Getting Started 27 Attaching the strap and lens cap 28 Loading the batteries 29 Life of the lithium battery pack (Included 32 Using a domestic AC wall outlet 33 Inserting and removing SmartMedia cards 35 Inserting a card 36...
... 2 A guide to reading these instructions 3 Conventions used in these instructions 3 Important safety instructions 4 Radio and Television Interference 4 Handling batteries 8 Handling the camera 11 LCD Display and Backlight 14 Contents ...15 Main features 20 Checking the package contents 21 Names of parts 23... Control Panel Display 25 Monitor Display 25 1 Getting Started 27 Attaching the strap and lens cap 28 Loading the batteries 29 Life of the lithium battery pack (Included 32 Using a domestic AC wall outlet 33 Inserting and removing SmartMedia cards 35 Inserting a card 36...
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Contents 2 Shooting and Playback Basics 51 Switching on and off 52 Checklist before shooting 54 Checking the remaining battery charge 54 Checking SmartMedia card status (Card check 55 Checking the available shots/time 56 Adjusting the viewfinder 58 Holding the camera 58 ...Shooting movies 65 Checking and erasing photographed images 67 Displaying pictures (Quick View 67 Playing movies 69 Erasing pictures (One-frame erase 71 Using the zoom 72 Using the flash (Auto-Flash 73 3 Focusing 75 Focusing on difficult subjects (Subjects not suited to autofocus 76 Working range 77 Focusing ...
Contents 2 Shooting and Playback Basics 51 Switching on and off 52 Checklist before shooting 54 Checking the remaining battery charge 54 Checking SmartMedia card status (Card check 55 Checking the available shots/time 56 Adjusting the viewfinder 58 Holding the camera 58 ...Shooting movies 65 Checking and erasing photographed images 67 Displaying pictures (Quick View 67 Playing movies 69 Erasing pictures (One-frame erase 71 Using the zoom 72 Using the flash (Auto-Flash 73 3 Focusing 75 Focusing on difficult subjects (Subjects not suited to autofocus 76 Working range 77 Focusing ...
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.... 20 s The camera is installed on metering values from as many as the recording media. A movie function is equipped with a 15x zoom. s Quick Reference white balance and white balance correction have been added to determine the exposure based on the camera. - Multi-metering, which.... SmartMedia cards can be used as 8 points. - s A 3x zoom lens and a digital zoom lens with a maximum magnification of 5x (recording size of the same quality achievable with a USB function. s In addition to lithium battery packs, AA-size nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) can carry out precise color...
.... 20 s The camera is installed on metering values from as many as the recording media. A movie function is equipped with a 15x zoom. s Quick Reference white balance and white balance correction have been added to determine the exposure based on the camera. - Multi-metering, which.... SmartMedia cards can be used as 8 points. - s A 3x zoom lens and a digital zoom lens with a maximum magnification of 5x (recording size of the same quality achievable with a USB function. s In addition to lithium battery packs, AA-size nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) can carry out precise color...
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Checking the package contents Camera Strap Warranty and user registration card Video cable USB cable CR-V3 Lithium Battery Pack (2) Lens cap Lens cap cord Software CD's (including windows 98 USB driver installer software) Instructions and English Quick Start Guide 21
Checking the package contents Camera Strap Warranty and user registration card Video cable USB cable CR-V3 Lithium Battery Pack (2) Lens cap Lens cap cord Software CD's (including windows 98 USB driver installer software) Instructions and English Quick Start Guide 21
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Names of parts (Flash mode button / P. 73,123) (Erase button / P. 71) Mode dial (P. 41) (Spot/Macro button / P. 84, 97) Arrow pad (Print button / P.158) (P. 43) Shutter button (P. 59) Viewfinder (P. 58, 60) Monitor (P. 25) Battery compartment cover (P. 29) Bottom view (OK button / P.44) AEL (AE lock button / P.98) (Protect button / P.142) (Monitor button / P.63) Card access lamp (P. 61) (Menu button / P. 42) Battery compartment lock (P. 29) Viewfinder Tripod socket AF target mark (P. 60, 74) Orange lamp (P. 60, 73) Green lamp (P. 55, 59, 60) 24
Names of parts (Flash mode button / P. 73,123) (Erase button / P. 71) Mode dial (P. 41) (Spot/Macro button / P. 84, 97) Arrow pad (Print button / P.158) (P. 43) Shutter button (P. 59) Viewfinder (P. 58, 60) Monitor (P. 25) Battery compartment cover (P. 29) Bottom view (OK button / P.44) AEL (AE lock button / P.98) (Protect button / P.142) (Monitor button / P.63) Card access lamp (P. 61) (Menu button / P. 42) Battery compartment lock (P. 29) Viewfinder Tripod socket AF target mark (P. 60, 74) Orange lamp (P. 60, 73) Green lamp (P. 55, 59, 60) 24
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... Aperture sure differential Movie picture Print reserve Protect AE lock AF target mark P F2.8 1/800 +2.0 AEL 16ft 10ft 5.5ft 2.6ft MF Battery check Manual focus Number of storable pictures (P. 56) (P. 111) Card writing (P. 60, 63, 65) Monitor Display (During Shooting) (During... Playback) Shutter speed Exposure com- Names of parts Control Panel Display Flash intensity control (P. 127) Slow synchro (P. 129) Battery check (P. 54) Manual focus (P. 82) Flash mode (P. 73, 123) Macro mode (P. 84) Card error (P. 55, 210) White balance (P. 105...
... Aperture sure differential Movie picture Print reserve Protect AE lock AF target mark P F2.8 1/800 +2.0 AEL 16ft 10ft 5.5ft 2.6ft MF Battery check Manual focus Number of storable pictures (P. 56) (P. 111) Card writing (P. 60, 63, 65) Monitor Display (During Shooting) (During... Playback) Shutter speed Exposure com- Names of parts Control Panel Display Flash intensity control (P. 127) Slow synchro (P. 129) Battery check (P. 54) Manual focus (P. 82) Flash mode (P. 73, 123) Macro mode (P. 84) Card error (P. 55, 210) White balance (P. 105...
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OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Chapter 1Getting Started • This chapter describes the things you need to know before you can use your camera. These include the procedures for loading the batteries and SmartMedia card and for using the Mode dial and menu screens.
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Chapter 1Getting Started • This chapter describes the things you need to know before you can use your camera. These include the procedures for loading the batteries and SmartMedia card and for using the Mode dial and menu screens.
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... the batteries The camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA-size nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. POWER/ 2 Slide the battery compart- If you try to "OFF". MODE DIAL 1 Check that the Mode dial OFF 1 P OFF to load a battery pack ...backwards, it will only go in partway. 5 If you are using lithium battery packs, ensure that you are using lithium battery packs. 29 q If you load the battery packs in the correct direction, as shown in the...
... the batteries The camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA-size nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. POWER/ 2 Slide the battery compart- If you try to "OFF". MODE DIAL 1 Check that the Mode dial OFF 1 P OFF to load a battery pack ...backwards, it will only go in partway. 5 If you are using lithium battery packs, ensure that you are using lithium battery packs. 29 q If you load the battery packs in the correct direction, as shown in the...
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...settings. Loading the batteries Getting Started q If you are using AA-size batteries, ensure that sticker only. • The performance of lithium battery packs or NiMH batteries is particularly poor at right. 1 6 Close the battery compart- q Pressing on the edge of the battery compartment cover will shorten...30 tings revert to the arrow on the terminals inside of the battery compartment when removing the batteries. • If the camera is left for 1 hour with a protective sticker (insulating cover), peel off that battery polarities (+ and -) are as shown in the figure at low...
...settings. Loading the batteries Getting Started q If you are using AA-size batteries, ensure that sticker only. • The performance of lithium battery packs or NiMH batteries is particularly poor at right. 1 6 Close the battery compart- q Pressing on the edge of the battery compartment cover will shorten...30 tings revert to the arrow on the terminals inside of the battery compartment when removing the batteries. • If the camera is left for 1 hour with a protective sticker (insulating cover), peel off that battery polarities (+ and -) are as shown in the figure at low...
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...Where part of the terminal is entirely removed (bare battery) or partially removed. Such batteries can leak battery fluid, overheat or burst if used . Where the external seal (insulating cover) is covered by the external seal (insulating cover). Batteries of this type. Where the negative (-) terminal is ...flat and is not covered by the external seal (insulating cover). 31 Some commercially available batteries are cracked or split. Where the negative (-) terminal is flat and a part of the negative (-) terminal is raised but is...
...Where part of the terminal is entirely removed (bare battery) or partially removed. Such batteries can leak battery fluid, overheat or burst if used . Where the external seal (insulating cover) is covered by the external seal (insulating cover). Batteries of this type. Where the negative (-) terminal is ...flat and is not covered by the external seal (insulating cover). 31 Some commercially available batteries are cracked or split. Where the negative (-) terminal is flat and a part of the negative (-) terminal is raised but is...
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... used in every shot and full-time AF and digital zoom both switched off. (No images displayed and no communication with a computer. 32 Flash used for reference purposes only. ture (77°F). Loading the batteries Life of the lithium battery pack (included) The table below , the camera consumes power even...a shooting mode so that the autofocus mechanism operates repeatedly. • If you repeatedly use the zoom. • If full-time AF is switched on. • If you leave the monitor switched on the battery type and brand and the conditions under which the camera is used . • In the ...
... used in every shot and full-time AF and digital zoom both switched off. (No images displayed and no communication with a computer. 32 Flash used for reference purposes only. ture (77°F). Loading the batteries Life of the lithium battery pack (included) The table below , the camera consumes power even...a shooting mode so that the autofocus mechanism operates repeatedly. • If you repeatedly use the zoom. • If full-time AF is switched on. • If you leave the monitor switched on the battery type and brand and the conditions under which the camera is used . • In the ...
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... 2 wall outlet Power 3 plug Connector DC IN jack cable plug (black) AC adapter • When used . Getting Started A/S/M Loading the batteries Using a domestic AC wall outlet To connect your nearest Olympus dealer or service center for details. 1 MODE DIAL 1 Check that the Mode dial to an ordinary domestic AC wall outlet, you...
... 2 wall outlet Power 3 plug Connector DC IN jack cable plug (black) AC adapter • When used . Getting Started A/S/M Loading the batteries Using a domestic AC wall outlet To connect your nearest Olympus dealer or service center for details. 1 MODE DIAL 1 Check that the Mode dial to an ordinary domestic AC wall outlet, you...
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...unplugging the AC adapter from the camera and the AC wall outlet when it is emitting smoke, unplug it immediately and contact your nearest Olympus service center immediately. • Disconnect the AC adapter from the AC wall outlet, always pull the adapter itself, not the cable. The.... • Make sure that the AC adapter is used. Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or service center for the area where camera is properly plugged into the power outlet before connecting or disconnect- Loading the batteries WARNING Incorrect use may cause a fire, electric shock or burns. • ...
...unplugging the AC adapter from the camera and the AC wall outlet when it is emitting smoke, unplug it immediately and contact your nearest Olympus service center immediately. • Disconnect the AC adapter from the AC wall outlet, always pull the adapter itself, not the cable. The.... • Make sure that the AC adapter is used. Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or service center for the area where camera is properly plugged into the power outlet before connecting or disconnect- Loading the batteries WARNING Incorrect use may cause a fire, electric shock or burns. • ...