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...digital camera Gather these items (box contents)... 3 Prepare the battery 4 Charge the battery 4 Turn the camera on how to know your pictures 9 To quickly find the information you need The various camera buttons and menus are provided on 5 Set the date and time 6 Take a picture 8 Review your camera...8226; People using the OLYMPUS digital camera for the first time • People who do not have much experience using a digital camera Button operations 14 Menu operations 19 Printing pictures 30 Using OLYMPUS Master 38 Getting to set up the camera and use the basic ...
...digital camera Gather these items (box contents)... 3 Prepare the battery 4 Charge the battery 4 Turn the camera on how to know your pictures 9 To quickly find the information you need The various camera buttons and menus are provided on 5 Set the date and time 6 Take a picture 8 Review your camera...8226; People using the OLYMPUS digital camera for the first time • People who do not have much experience using a digital camera Button operations 14 Menu operations 19 Printing pictures 30 Using OLYMPUS Master 38 Getting to set up the camera and use the basic ...
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Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Attach the strap Quick Start Guide Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. EN 3 Quick Start Guide Gather these items (box contents) Digital Camera Strap Lithium Ion Battery (LI-42B) Battery Charger (LI-40C) USB Cable AV Cable 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 Quick Start Guide Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. EN 3 Quick Start Guide Gather these items (box contents) Digital Camera Strap Lithium Ion Battery (LI-42B) Battery Charger (LI-40C) USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM Items not shown: Advanced Manual (this manual), Basic Manual, warranty card.
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W 3 Power Cable 1 Lithium Ion Battery Battery Charger 2 AC Wall Outlet Battery comes partially charged. Insert the battery in the camera. 2 1 Insert the battery in the direction indicated by the mark. 3 45 Battery lock knob To remove the battery, press the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow. Charging Indicator Red light on ... (hereinafter called 4 EN the card), please refer to "Inserting and removing the card" (P. 63). Quick Start Guide Prepare the battery a. For details on : Charging Light off: Charging complete (Charging time: Approx. 300 minutes) b. Charge the...
W 3 Power Cable 1 Lithium Ion Battery Battery Charger 2 AC Wall Outlet Battery comes partially charged. Insert the battery in the camera. 2 1 Insert the battery in the direction indicated by the mark. 3 45 Battery lock knob To remove the battery, press the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow. Charging Indicator Red light on ... (hereinafter called 4 EN the card), please refer to "Inserting and removing the card" (P. 63). Quick Start Guide Prepare the battery a. For details on : Charging Light off: Charging complete (Charging time: Approx. 300 minutes) b. Charge the...
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...how to transfer pictures to default settings 55 Flow ...38 Using OLYMPUS Master 38 What is OLYMPUS Master 38 Install the OLYMPUS Master software 39 Connecting the camera to a computer 42 Start up the OLYMPUS Master software 43 Displaying camera images on a computer 44 Downloading and saving images 44 Viewing ...have a question regarding operations. 12 EN Shooting tips and information 50 Tips before you start taking pictures 50 The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded ...... 50 No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed 50 The date and time have not...
...how to transfer pictures to default settings 55 Flow ...38 Using OLYMPUS Master 38 What is OLYMPUS Master 38 Install the OLYMPUS Master software 39 Connecting the camera to a computer 42 Start up the OLYMPUS Master software 43 Displaying camera images on a computer 44 Downloading and saving images 44 Viewing ...have a question regarding operations. 12 EN Shooting tips and information 50 Tips before you start taking pictures 50 The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded ...... 50 No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed 50 The date and time have not...
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... charger 61 Useful use of the accessories 62 The card 62 Safety Precautions 65 General Precautions 65 Handling the Camera 66 Battery Handling Precautions 67 Caution for Usage Environment 68 Battery Handling Precautions 68 LCD Monitor 69 Legal and Other Notices 69 Disclaimer of Warranty 69 Warning 69 Copyright Notice 69 FCC Notice...
... charger 61 Useful use of the accessories 62 The card 62 Safety Precautions 65 General Precautions 65 Handling the Camera 66 Battery Handling Precautions 67 Caution for Usage Environment 68 Battery Handling Precautions 68 LCD Monitor 69 Legal and Other Notices 69 Disclaimer of Warranty 69 Warning 69 Copyright Notice 69 FCC Notice...
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...sure that the card is not empty before formatting. • Make sure there is no card inserted in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you turn on -screen display. W Selecting a display...button YES NO When K is recommended. K/q Turning on in shooting mode. Check if the battery is inserted in the camera when formatting the internal memory. • Be sure that you purchased this camera. Select [PIXEL MAPPING]. Available languages vary depending on the area where you save or transfer...
...sure that the card is not empty before formatting. • Make sure there is no card inserted in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you turn on -screen display. W Selecting a display...button YES NO When K is recommended. K/q Turning on in shooting mode. Check if the battery is inserted in the camera when formatting the internal memory. • Be sure that you purchased this camera. Select [PIXEL MAPPING]. Available languages vary depending on the area where you save or transfer...
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...• Turn off the camera • Open the camera's battery/card compartment cover Using OLYMPUS Master EN 39 Failure to do so could result in unstable computer operation and the need to reboot. • Disconnect the cable connecting the camera to the Olympus web site as a user...corresponds to remove the media (drag & drop onto the trash icon) before performing the following system requirements. Install the OLYMPUS Master software Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is only guaranteed on a Macintosh equipped with a built-in USB port....
...• Turn off the camera • Open the camera's battery/card compartment cover Using OLYMPUS Master EN 39 Failure to do so could result in unstable computer operation and the need to reboot. • Disconnect the cable connecting the camera to the Olympus web site as a user...corresponds to remove the media (drag & drop onto the trash icon) before performing the following system requirements. Install the OLYMPUS Master software Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is only guaranteed on a Macintosh equipped with a built-in USB port....
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...Windows: Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Macintosh: Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2/X Note • If your battery is connected to install the USB driver. connector. • The camera turns on automatically. 48 EN • The monitor turns on and the selection screen for the USB ...cable provided with security advices. 2 Plug the USB cable into the camera's multi- Click "Update Camera" on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • After selecting the "Update Camera" function OLYMPUS Master shows a Window with the camera to download and save images to your computer with the USB cable,...
...Windows: Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Macintosh: Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2/X Note • If your battery is connected to install the USB driver. connector. • The camera turns on automatically. 48 EN • The monitor turns on and the selection screen for the USB ...cable provided with security advices. 2 Plug the USB cable into the camera's multi- Click "Update Camera" on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • After selecting the "Update Camera" function OLYMPUS Master shows a Window with the camera to download and save images to your computer with the USB cable,...
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... will display [OK]. EN 49 Using OLYMPUS Master You can remove the cables and turn the power off. Please do not remove any cable or the battery while the camera is processing. 7 After the download procedure, the camera monitor will be able to select the new language from [SETUP]. ...4 Select [PC], and press Q. 5 Click "OK". • OLYMPUS Master will identify the current version of your camera's firmware. • Click...
... will display [OK]. EN 49 Using OLYMPUS Master You can remove the cables and turn the power off. Please do not remove any cable or the battery while the camera is processing. 7 After the download procedure, the camera monitor will be able to select the new language from [SETUP]. ...4 Select [PC], and press Q. 5 Click "OK". • OLYMPUS Master will identify the current version of your camera's firmware. • Click...
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...shooting guide is in the memory gauge. Getting to know your camera better Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking a picture. If the camera is fully pressed in sleep mode • To save battery power, the camera automatically goes into sleep mode and the monitor turns off . No...taking several pictures Maximum reached (Lit) (All lit) 50 EN No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed The camera is not charged • Charge the battery with the charger. Operate the zoom button or other than R. Press o to turn on . The flash is charging •...
...shooting guide is in the memory gauge. Getting to know your camera better Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking a picture. If the camera is fully pressed in sleep mode • To save battery power, the camera automatically goes into sleep mode and the monitor turns off . No...taking several pictures Maximum reached (Lit) (All lit) 50 EN No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed The camera is not charged • Charge the battery with the charger. Operate the zoom button or other than R. Press o to turn on . The flash is charging •...
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... the subject to enter the frame. When the subject is difficult to focus using the camera. The subject is moving subject The subject is not in the center of the frame Subject without the battery for the camera at the time of the frame, lock the focus on a point roughly the same ... of the frame In these cases, focus (focus lock) on an object with high contrast at different distances Fast-moving quickly • Focus the camera on the subject, and then recompose your picture. Set the date and time before using auto focus. EN 51 Before taking important pictures, check that...
... the subject to enter the frame. When the subject is difficult to focus using the camera. The subject is moving subject The subject is not in the center of the frame Subject without the battery for the camera at the time of the frame, lock the focus on a point roughly the same ... of the frame In these cases, focus (focus lock) on an object with high contrast at different distances Fast-moving quickly • Focus the camera on the subject, and then recompose your picture. Set the date and time before using auto focus. EN 51 Before taking important pictures, check that...
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...be selectable from the menus when using the zoom • To save battery power, turn off . Lit (red): Shooting mode Lit (green): Playback mode Unlit: Power is off the camera whenever it is not in the camera. [PANORAMA]/[PRINT ORDER]/[FORMAT]/[BACKUP] 54 EN Getting to know your ...and render the internal memory or card unusable. • Open the battery/card compartment cover • Remove the battery Lit: The focus and exposure are being recorded, the camera is taken. Extending the useful life of the battery • Performing any of the monitor Status The lamp lights for ...
...be selectable from the menus when using the zoom • To save battery power, turn off . Lit (red): Shooting mode Lit (green): Playback mode Unlit: Power is off the camera whenever it is not in the camera. [PANORAMA]/[PRINT ORDER]/[FORMAT]/[BACKUP] 54 EN Getting to know your ...and render the internal memory or card unusable. • Open the battery/card compartment cover • Remove the battery Lit: The focus and exposure are being recorded, the camera is taken. Extending the useful life of the battery • Performing any of the monitor Status The lamp lights for ...
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...cover is not formatted. Download the image to a computer and cancel the read -only) on this camera. Before erasing, download important pictures to the card is prohibited. Close the battery/card compartment cover. Writing to a computer. There is a problem with the card. This card cannot ...is empty. Replace the card or erase unwanted data. All data in the internal memory or on a computer. The battery is damaged. All data on the camera... Format the card or replace. • Select [POWER OFF] and press Q. Use image processing software to view ...
...cover is not formatted. Download the image to a computer and cancel the read -only) on this camera. Before erasing, download important pictures to the card is prohibited. Close the battery/card compartment cover. Writing to a computer. There is a problem with the card. This card cannot ...is empty. Replace the card or erase unwanted data. All data in the internal memory or on a computer. The battery is damaged. All data on the camera... Format the card or replace. • Select [POWER OFF] and press Q. Use image processing software to view ...
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... time the aperture increases by one increment. When noise reduction works, the camera automatically reduces the noise to save battery life. TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor A transistor color monitor constructed using this camera, light is mainly used to a computer, users can easily have the...light is the smallest unit (dot) used to capture an image. JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for connecting digital cameras and printers of light used to make up an image. Noise reduction When shooting in Europe and China. PAL is picked up part...
... time the aperture increases by one increment. When noise reduction works, the camera automatically reduces the noise to save battery life. TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor A transistor color monitor constructed using this camera, light is mainly used to a computer, users can easily have the...light is the smallest unit (dot) used to capture an image. JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for connecting digital cameras and printers of light used to make up an image. Noise reduction When shooting in Europe and China. PAL is picked up part...
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... with a dry cloth. Storage • When storing the camera for extended periods, remove the battery and card, and keep in a cool, dry place that 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 soft...as benzene or alcohol, or chemically treated cloth. • Mold may result in clean water and wrung well. If the camera is well ventilated. • Periodically insert the battery and test the camera functions. Lens: • Blow dust off the lens with a commercial blower, then wipe gently with a soft cloth....
... with a dry cloth. Storage • When storing the camera for extended periods, remove the battery and card, and keep in a cool, dry place that 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 soft...as benzene or alcohol, or chemically treated cloth. • Mold may result in clean water and wrung well. If the camera is well ventilated. • Periodically insert the battery and test the camera functions. Lens: • Blow dust off the lens with a commercial blower, then wipe gently with a soft cloth....
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When using the charger abroad, you may cause the camera to charge. ( This camera uses a charger specified by Olympus. EN 61 Miscellaneous Do not use travel agent. ( Do not use any other type of batteries can be used. ( Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used. ( During ...convert the plug to AC 240 V (50/60 Hz). For details, ask at the time of the AC wall outlet. Battery and charger ( This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B/LI-40B). No other type of charger. ( The charger can be used repeatedly. • The shutter ...
When using the charger abroad, you may cause the camera to charge. ( This camera uses a charger specified by Olympus. EN 61 Miscellaneous Do not use travel agent. ( Do not use any other type of batteries can be used. ( Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used. ( During ...convert the plug to AC 240 V (50/60 Hz). For details, ask at the time of the AC wall outlet. Battery and charger ( This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B/LI-40B). No other type of charger. ( The charger can be used repeatedly. • The shutter ...
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Miscellaneous EN 63 Notch Contact area Removing the card 4 Push the card all the way in . • Insert the card until it clicks into place. Inserting and removing the card 1 Turn off the camera. 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. • Insert the card straight in and release slowly. • The card protrudes slightly and stops. • Grasp the card and remove.
Miscellaneous EN 63 Notch Contact area Removing the card 4 Push the card all the way in . • Insert the card until it clicks into place. Inserting and removing the card 1 Turn off the camera. 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. • Insert the card straight in and release slowly. • The card protrudes slightly and stops. • Grasp the card and remove.
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Doing so may take some time. Do not open the battery/card compartment cover while the card access lamp is reading the images. Reading of images may damage the data in the internal memory or the card and render the internal memory or card unusable. 5 Close the battery/card compartment cover. 12 Note • The card access lamp blinks while the camera is blinking. Card access lamp Miscellaneous 64 EN
Doing so may take some time. Do not open the battery/card compartment cover while the card access lamp is reading the images. Reading of images may damage the data in the internal memory or the card and render the internal memory or card unusable. 5 Close the battery/card compartment cover. 12 Note • The card access lamp blinks while the camera is blinking. Card access lamp Miscellaneous 64 EN
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... children, etc.) at close to the subject's eyes could cause serious injury: • Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation. • Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts. • Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child...getting a low-temperature burn. • When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in fire. ( Handle the camera with the strap when you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it. • Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which could cause a momentary ...
... children, etc.) at close to the subject's eyes could cause serious injury: • Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation. • Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts. • Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child...getting a low-temperature burn. • When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in fire. ( Handle the camera with the strap when you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it. • Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which could cause a momentary ...
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...Olympus. WARNING • Keep batteries dry at all instructions regarding the use of small children. CAUTION • Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks, discoloration, warping, or any other way during prolonged use them from the camera before storing the camera for a long period. Battery...burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately. • Never subject batteries to prevent them . • Do not use a battery if it immediately after using the camera. • If a battery leaks fluid onto your eyes immediately with clear, cold running cold ...
...Olympus. WARNING • Keep batteries dry at all instructions regarding the use of small children. CAUTION • Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks, discoloration, warping, or any other way during prolonged use them from the camera before storing the camera for a long period. Battery...burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately. • Never subject batteries to prevent them . • Do not use a battery if it immediately after using the camera. • If a battery leaks fluid onto your eyes immediately with clear, cold running cold ...