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DIGITAL CAMERA FE-130/X-720/X-740 FE-140/X-725 Advanced Manual Detailed explanations of all of your camera before taking important photographs. For this manual, all the functions for getting the most out of the images are based on the FE-130/ X-720/X-740 model. Thank you for future reference.... We recommend that you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to your camera. The images of the LCD screen and illustrations of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the ...
DIGITAL CAMERA FE-130/X-720/X-740 FE-140/X-725 Advanced Manual Detailed explanations of all of your camera before taking important photographs. For this manual, all the functions for getting the most out of the images are based on the FE-130/ X-720/X-740 model. Thank you for future reference.... We recommend that you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to your camera. The images of the LCD screen and illustrations of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the ...
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... Date and time X 30 DCF 67 DIGITAL ZOOM 18 Search by Objective XXXShooting tips and information gP. 55 5 Getting to know your camera better Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking pictures The camera does not turn on the camera. The batteries are loaded incorrectly •...shooting mode h Shooting still picture Search for a while. POWER button Turning the camera on and off Shutter button Shooting picture q button (Playback Switching playback mode/Turning the camera on even when a battery is loaded The batteries are exhausted • Replace the...
... Date and time X 30 DCF 67 DIGITAL ZOOM 18 Search by Objective XXXShooting tips and information gP. 55 5 Getting to know your camera better Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking pictures The camera does not turn on the camera. The batteries are loaded incorrectly •...shooting mode h Shooting still picture Search for a while. POWER button Turning the camera on and off Shutter button Shooting picture q button (Playback Switching playback mode/Turning the camera on even when a battery is loaded The batteries are exhausted • Replace the...
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... Viewing the pictures as an index 25 ERASE Erasing pictures 25 SEL. About the menus 15 Using the menus 16 Shooting mode menu 18 CAMERA MENU 18 DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in on the card 25 EDIT Editing still pictures 26 Q Reducing the size of picture 26 P Zooming in the part of pictures...
... Viewing the pictures as an index 25 ERASE Erasing pictures 25 SEL. About the menus 15 Using the menus 16 Shooting mode menu 18 CAMERA MENU 18 DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in on the card 25 EDIT Editing still pictures 26 Q Reducing the size of picture 26 P Zooming in the part of pictures...
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... required. 2 EXIT MENU SET OK g "SETUP menu" *2 Available when SCN (P.29) selected. 4 • The factory default settings are displayed in gray ( ). 1 CAMERA MENU DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in on your subject OFF /ON The digital zoom can be used to take close-up pictures with stronger magnification than the optical zoom. (Optical zoom ×...
... required. 2 EXIT MENU SET OK g "SETUP menu" *2 Available when SCN (P.29) selected. 4 • The factory default settings are displayed in gray ( ). 1 CAMERA MENU DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in on your subject OFF /ON The digital zoom can be used to take close-up pictures with stronger magnification than the optical zoom. (Optical zoom ×...
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... IMAGE QUALITY Changing the image quality Image quality for still picture shooting and their factory default settings Function FLASH MODE & F IMAGE QUALITY DIGITAL ZOOM Factory default setting AUTO OFF 0.0 HQ OFF Ref. Image quality for movie recording Image quality/Image size HQ 320 × 240... the settings to the default NO /YES To reset the shooting mode settings to a picture. • This is useful for printing large FE-130/X-720/X-740 compression images on A4-size (8 × 10 size) 2592 × 1944 paper. Functions that RESET affects and their applications Image...
... IMAGE QUALITY Changing the image quality Image quality for still picture shooting and their factory default settings Function FLASH MODE & F IMAGE QUALITY DIGITAL ZOOM Factory default setting AUTO OFF 0.0 HQ OFF Ref. Image quality for movie recording Image quality/Image size HQ 320 × 240... the settings to the default NO /YES To reset the shooting mode settings to a picture. • This is useful for printing large FE-130/X-720/X-740 compression images on A4-size (8 × 10 size) 2592 × 1944 paper. Functions that RESET affects and their applications Image...
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...to perform properly. O/N : Sets the date and time. • The first two digits of the menu screens 5 PIXEL MAPPING Adjusting the image processing function The pixel mapping function allows the camera to operate this function frequently. Select [PIXEL MAPPING]. Wait at least one minute 2 ...format (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y). Approximately once a year is not necessary to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. If you turn the camera off during pixel mapping, start again. Menu operations 4 COLOR NORMAL /GREEN / PINK Setting the color of the year are fixed. •...
...to perform properly. O/N : Sets the date and time. • The first two digits of the menu screens 5 PIXEL MAPPING Adjusting the image processing function The pixel mapping function allows the camera to operate this function frequently. Select [PIXEL MAPPING]. Wait at least one minute 2 ...format (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y). Approximately once a year is not necessary to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. If you turn the camera off during pixel mapping, start again. Menu operations 4 COLOR NORMAL /GREEN / PINK Setting the color of the year are fixed. •...
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... select the pictures you go to a photo store, it is a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras. DPOF is a good idea to store the print reservation data on printers which pictures you want to print at the store Select the pictures you .... 32 With print reservation, you can print pictures automatically at 3 home or at a photo store that you can print out pictures easily either connect the camera directly to the printer or you have taken. If you print the pictures at home, you can either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer...
... select the pictures you go to a photo store, it is a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras. DPOF is a good idea to store the print reservation data on printers which pictures you want to print at the store Select the pictures you .... 32 With print reservation, you can print pictures automatically at 3 home or at a photo store that you can print out pictures easily either connect the camera directly to the printer or you have taken. If you print the pictures at home, you can either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer...
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... (P.36 and 37), pictures are not printed. Printing pictures Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you 3 use. For its standard settings refer to the printer's instruction manual or contact the printer...8226; For details of printing paper types, ink cassettes, etc., refer to these settings. Refer to the instruction manual for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly. • Available printing modes, paper sizes etc., vary depending on and...
... (P.36 and 37), pictures are not printed. Printing pictures Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you 3 use. For its standard settings refer to the printer's instruction manual or contact the printer...8226; For details of printing paper types, ink cassettes, etc., refer to these settings. Refer to the instruction manual for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly. • Available printing modes, paper sizes etc., vary depending on and...
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... CD-ROM USB cable Connect the camera to the computer using the OLYMPUS Master software, also provided with the camera. Prepare the following : Connecting the camera to a computer Download images from the computer gP.50 Using OLYMPUS Master What is an application software for editing images taken with a digital camera on your computer lets you do the...
... CD-ROM USB cable Connect the camera to the computer using the OLYMPUS Master software, also provided with the camera. Prepare the following : Connecting the camera to a computer Download images from the computer gP.50 Using OLYMPUS Master What is an application software for editing images taken with a digital camera on your computer lets you do the...
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...this application and start OLYMPUS Master. USB PC EASY PRINT CUSTOM PRINT • Windows EXIT When you connect the camera for the first time, the computer attempts to SET OK recognize the camera. Note • The camera functions are disabled while the camera is retracted. 2 ...Connect the multi-connector on the camera to the USB port on and the selection screen Multi-connector for managing digital images. Monitor Connector cover • ...
...this application and start OLYMPUS Master. USB PC EASY PRINT CUSTOM PRINT • Windows EXIT When you connect the camera for the first time, the computer attempts to SET OK recognize the camera. Note • The camera functions are disabled while the camera is retracted. 2 ...Connect the multi-connector on the camera to the USB port on and the selection screen Multi-connector for managing digital images. Monitor Connector cover • ...
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... focus. Subject with low contrast Subject with an extremely bright area in the center of the frame Subject without blurring Hold the camera properly and press the shutter button gently. Taking pictures without vertical lines Subjects at different distances Fast-moving subject Subject not in ...(focus lock) on an object with high contrast at the same distance as digital zoom or optical zoom. • Shooting a dark subject with the higher magnifications such as the intended subject, recompose your camera better 57 The green lamp on the monitor lights, allowing you select the SCN...
... focus. Subject with low contrast Subject with an extremely bright area in the center of the frame Subject without blurring Hold the camera properly and press the shutter button gently. Taking pictures without vertical lines Subjects at different distances Fast-moving subject Subject not in ...(focus lock) on an object with high contrast at the same distance as digital zoom or optical zoom. • Shooting a dark subject with the higher magnifications such as the intended subject, recompose your camera better 57 The green lamp on the monitor lights, allowing you select the SCN...
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...flash may not produce the brightness (exposure) that can hold the camera and take pictures in darker places with the flash off ). • The flash does not fire even in this type of situation. Using the digital zoom to appear grainy. If noise reduction does not function, the...snow) turn out darker than their real shades. g "SCN (Scene) Shooting pictures by selecting a scene according to take close-up pictures • With the digital zoom, part of a white beach or snow scene • Often, bright subjects (such as the fluorescent light. 58 g "Y# button Flash shooting" (P.13...
...flash may not produce the brightness (exposure) that can hold the camera and take pictures in darker places with the flash off ). • The flash does not fire even in this type of situation. Using the digital zoom to appear grainy. If noise reduction does not function, the...snow) turn out darker than their real shades. g "SCN (Scene) Shooting pictures by selecting a scene according to take close-up pictures • With the digital zoom, part of a white beach or snow scene • Often, bright subjects (such as the fluorescent light. 58 g "Y# button Flash shooting" (P.13...
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... settings to the default" (P.20) • When the camera is turned off , all the shooting settings other than [IMAGE QUALITY] and [DIGITAL ZOOM] return to default. [IMAGE QUALITY] and [DIGITAL ZOOM] settings will not return to know your camera better 61 Functions that cannot be selected from menus •... Items that cannot be set : [%] and [FLASH MODE], etc. • Some functions cannot be used when there is no card in the camera. [PANORAMA], [FORMAT], [BACKUP], [PRINT ORDER] mode Selecting the optimal image quality An image quality expresses a combination of the items that have been...
... settings to the default" (P.20) • When the camera is turned off , all the shooting settings other than [IMAGE QUALITY] and [DIGITAL ZOOM] return to default. [IMAGE QUALITY] and [DIGITAL ZOOM] settings will not return to know your camera better 61 Functions that cannot be selected from menus •... Items that cannot be set : [%] and [FLASH MODE], etc. • Some functions cannot be used when there is no card in the camera. [PANORAMA], [FORMAT], [BACKUP], [PRINT ORDER] mode Selecting the optimal image quality An image quality expresses a combination of the items that have been...
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... with restrictions in shooting scenes" (P.66) Functions available in shooting modes Function Shooting mode h i l k L j h SCN A & 9 - 9 9 % 9 - 9 9 Y 9 9 Flash 9 - Getting to know your camera better 65 Information display (DISP) 9 Optical zoom 9 9 SCN F - 9 9- 5 IMAGE QUALITY 9 9* 9 9 DIGITAL ZOOM 9 - RESET 9 MEMORY FORMAT 9 (FORMAT) BACKUP 9 W 9 COLOR 9 PIXEL MAPPING 9 s 9 X 9 VIDEO OUT 9 * Only [2048 × 1536] and [640 × 480] are...
... with restrictions in shooting scenes" (P.66) Functions available in shooting modes Function Shooting mode h i l k L j h SCN A & 9 - 9 9 % 9 - 9 9 Y 9 9 Flash 9 - Getting to know your camera better 65 Information display (DISP) 9 Optical zoom 9 9 SCN F - 9 9- 5 IMAGE QUALITY 9 9* 9 9 DIGITAL ZOOM 9 - RESET 9 MEMORY FORMAT 9 (FORMAT) BACKUP 9 W 9 COLOR 9 PIXEL MAPPING 9 s 9 X 9 VIDEO OUT 9 * Only [2048 × 1536] and [640 × 480] are...
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Functions with restrictions in shooting scenes Function Scene a ZN V M c j P d R W S X i & 9 - 9 -9 - % 9 - 9 -9 - Optical zoom 9 - 9 IMAGE QUALITY 9 *91 9 *91 *92 DIGITAL ZOOM 9 - 9 PANORAMA 9 *1 Only [2048 × 1536] and [640 × 480] are available. *2 Only [640 × 480] are available. 5 Getting to know your camera better 66 Y 9 Flash 9 - 9 -
Functions with restrictions in shooting scenes Function Scene a ZN V M c j P d R W S X i & 9 - 9 -9 - % 9 - 9 -9 - Optical zoom 9 - 9 IMAGE QUALITY 9 *91 9 *91 *92 DIGITAL ZOOM 9 - 9 PANORAMA 9 *1 Only [2048 × 1536] and [640 × 480] are available. *2 Only [640 × 480] are available. 5 Getting to know your camera better 66 Y 9 Flash 9 - 9 -
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...Alternating Line) Television formats. NTSC is focused and are recorded on the CCD. PictBridge A standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of the screen. On this camera are generated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). EV0 is when the aperture is ... EV can also be used in JPEG format. DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) A standard for still images. EV (Exposure Value) A system for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. Exposure The amount of light used in dark places, shutter speeds become ...
...Alternating Line) Television formats. NTSC is focused and are recorded on the CCD. PictBridge A standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of the screen. On this camera are generated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). EV0 is when the aperture is ... EV can also be used in JPEG format. DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) A standard for still images. EV (Exposure Value) A system for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. Exposure The amount of light used in dark places, shutter speeds become ...
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... only with battery power at the sun. Safety Precautions Caution for Usage Environment • To protect the high-precision technology contained in this camera. • When operating the camera with Olympus digital cameras. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other device. • Always charge NiMH batteries (included in some areas) before using products with...
... only with battery power at the sun. Safety Precautions Caution for Usage Environment • To protect the high-precision technology contained in this camera. • When operating the camera with Olympus digital cameras. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other device. • Always charge NiMH batteries (included in some areas) before using products with...
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Warning Unauthorized photographing or use of Olympus. No part of these written materials or software, or for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the information contained therein. This equipment has been tested and 6 found to comply with the...or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to connect the camera to which the receiver is connected. - Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. - FCC Notice • Radio and Television Interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by one...
Warning Unauthorized photographing or use of Olympus. No part of these written materials or software, or for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the information contained therein. This equipment has been tested and 6 found to comply with the...or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to connect the camera to which the receiver is connected. - Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. - FCC Notice • Radio and Television Interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by one...
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...Battery compartment/ Card cover . . . 72 BEACH Z 21 BEHIND GLASS V 21 BLACK & WHITE 26 BRIGHTNESS 28 C CALENDAR (Edit 27 CALENDAR (Playback 25 Calendar display 11 CAMERA MENU 18 CANDLE b 21 Card 19, 29, 71 Card access lamp 50, 60, 73 CCD 30, 67 Close-up playback U 11 COLOR 30 Compression 20... Connector cover 31, 33, 48 Cover lock 72 CUISINE V 21 CUSTOM PRINT 35 D D IMAGE STABILIZATION h . . . 10 Date and time X 30 DCF 67 DIGITAL ZOOM 18 Direct printing 33 DISP./E button 14 DOCUMENTS p 21 DPOF 39, 67 E EASY PRINT 33 EDIT 26 ERASE 25 Error message 63 EV 67...
...Battery compartment/ Card cover . . . 72 BEACH Z 21 BEHIND GLASS V 21 BLACK & WHITE 26 BRIGHTNESS 28 C CALENDAR (Edit 27 CALENDAR (Playback 25 Calendar display 11 CAMERA MENU 18 CANDLE b 21 Card 19, 29, 71 Card access lamp 50, 60, 73 CCD 30, 67 Close-up playback U 11 COLOR 30 Compression 20... Connector cover 31, 33, 48 Cover lock 72 CUISINE V 21 CUSTOM PRINT 35 D D IMAGE STABILIZATION h . . . 10 Date and time X 30 DCF 67 DIGITAL ZOOM 18 Direct printing 33 DISP./E button 14 DOCUMENTS p 21 DPOF 39, 67 E EASY PRINT 33 EDIT 26 ERASE 25 Error message 63 EV 67...
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... am to 6 pm MET (Monday to +800 numbers. For all European Countries not listed and in case that you can be obtained at: http://www.olympus.com/digital Premises: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40-23 77 3-0 / Fax: +49 40-23 07 61 Goods delivery: Bredowstrasse 20,... 22113 Hamburg, Germany Letters: Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany European Technical Customer Support: Please visit our homepage http://www.olympus-europa.com or ...
... am to 6 pm MET (Monday to +800 numbers. For all European Countries not listed and in case that you can be obtained at: http://www.olympus.com/digital Premises: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40-23 77 3-0 / Fax: +49 40-23 07 61 Goods delivery: Bredowstrasse 20,... 22113 Hamburg, Germany Letters: Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany European Technical Customer Support: Please visit our homepage http://www.olympus-europa.com or ...