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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 2 CD-ROM Items not shown: Instruction Manual (this 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 2 CD-ROM Items not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card.
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Charge the battery. Insert the battery and the xD-Picture Card (optional) into the camera. 2 1 Quick Start Guide 4 EN Power Cable W 3 Lithium Ion Battery Battery 1 Charger 2 AC Wall Outlet Charging Indicator Red light on: Charging Light off: Charging complete (Charging time: Approx. 5 hours) ( Battery comes partially charged. b. Prepare the camera a.
Charge the battery. Insert the battery and the xD-Picture Card (optional) into the camera. 2 1 Quick Start Guide 4 EN Power Cable W 3 Lithium Ion Battery Battery 1 Charger 2 AC Wall Outlet Charging Indicator Red light on: Charging Light off: Charging complete (Charging time: Approx. 5 hours) ( Battery comes partially charged. b. Prepare the camera a.
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..."). For details on the card, please refer to remove it. Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may not be stored in the marked side first, with the B marks toward the end of 3 the camera, the C marks toward the center of the arrow. Quick Start Guide (To ... 50). Contact area (Orient the card, and insert the card straight in the direction of the camera. Notch 4 Battery lock knob (To remove the battery, press the battery lock knob in . Prepare the camera (Insert the battery by putting in the internal memory. Do not use force. If you may produce heat or an...
..."). For details on the card, please refer to remove it. Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may not be stored in the marked side first, with the B marks toward the end of 3 the camera, the C marks toward the center of the arrow. Quick Start Guide (To ... 50). Contact area (Orient the card, and insert the card straight in the direction of the camera. Notch 4 Battery lock knob (To remove the battery, press the battery lock knob in . Prepare the camera (Insert the battery by putting in the internal memory. Do not use force. If you may produce heat or an...
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... internal memory or card is inserted in playback mode. Check that the battery is not empty before formatting. • Make sure there is required. *2 You cannot select this item in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on -screen display. Available languages...
... internal memory or card is inserted in playback mode. Check that the battery is not empty before formatting. • Make sure there is required. *2 You cannot select this item in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on -screen display. Available languages...
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... remove the media (drag & drop onto the trash icon) before performing the following system requirements. For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as a user with administrators' privileges. • Be sure to the computer • Turn off the camera • Open the camera's battery/card compartment cover Using OLYMPUS Master 34 EN
... remove the media (drag & drop onto the trash icon) before performing the following system requirements. For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as a user with administrators' privileges. • Be sure to the computer • Turn off the camera • Open the camera's battery/card compartment cover Using OLYMPUS Master 34 EN
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...remove the cables and turn power off. After restarting the camera you will show "OK". Please do not remove any cable or the battery while the camera is downloaded to choose the new language from [SET UP]. EN 39 Using OLYMPUS Master To increase the number of languages Please take care ...that your battery is fully charged! 1 Make sure that your computer is connected...
...remove the cables and turn power off. After restarting the camera you will show "OK". Please do not remove any cable or the battery while the camera is downloaded to choose the new language from [SET UP]. EN 39 Using OLYMPUS Master To increase the number of languages Please take care ...that your battery is fully charged! 1 Make sure that your computer is connected...
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... is left for another 12 minutes, it to a shooting mode other buttons to restore the camera from the camera • The date and time settings will be displayed. If the battery is not charged • Charge the battery with a soft, dry cloth. The card cannot be reset earlier than R. No picture is... taken when the shutter button is pressed The camera is in low temperatures, and the charge may not be sufficient to turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is in the camera for a short period of time, the date and time setting will be returned...
... is left for another 12 minutes, it to a shooting mode other buttons to restore the camera from the camera • The date and time settings will be displayed. If the battery is not charged • Charge the battery with a soft, dry cloth. The card cannot be reset earlier than R. No picture is... taken when the shutter button is pressed The camera is in low temperatures, and the charge may not be sufficient to turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is in the camera for a short period of time, the date and time setting will be returned...
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...The lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds, blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is blinking. g "POWER SAVE Setting the camera to the power save battery power, set : [%] and [#], etc. • Some functions cannot be set because of an item that has already been set [...lamp Lit (red): Shooting mode Lit (green): Playback mode Unlit: Power is off the camera whenever it is not locked. • Release your camera better Extending the useful life of the battery • Performing any of desired image size and compression level. Use the following while the...
...The lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds, blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is blinking. g "POWER SAVE Setting the camera to the power save battery power, set : [%] and [#], etc. • Some functions cannot be set because of an item that has already been set [...lamp Lit (red): Shooting mode Lit (green): Playback mode Unlit: Power is off the camera whenever it is not locked. • Release your camera better Extending the useful life of the battery • Performing any of desired image size and compression level. Use the following while the...
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...download important pictures to a computer. Use image processing software to view the picture on the camera. The battery is not connected to the computer or the printer correctly. The camera is empty. JAMMED SETTINGS CHANGED PRINT ERROR r CANNOT PRINT The printer's paper tray has ..., dry cloth. • Select [FORMAT] [YES] and press H. There is no pictures in the printer. Pictures recorded on the camera. Close the battery/card compartment cover. The card is erased. All data on again. Corrective action Replace the card or erase unwanted data. Select [MEMORY ...
...download important pictures to a computer. Use image processing software to view the picture on the camera. The battery is not connected to the computer or the printer correctly. The camera is empty. JAMMED SETTINGS CHANGED PRINT ERROR r CANNOT PRINT The printer's paper tray has ..., dry cloth. • Select [FORMAT] [YES] and press H. There is no pictures in the printer. Pictures recorded on the camera. Close the battery/card compartment cover. The card is erased. All data on again. Corrective action Replace the card or erase unwanted data. Select [MEMORY ...
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...; Wipe gently with a dry cloth. EN Appendix Storage • When storing the camera for an extended period of time. • The camera is well ventilated. • Periodically, insert the battery and test the camera functions. Battery and charger ( This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B/LI-40B). For details, ask at the beach, use . ( The...
...; Wipe gently with a dry cloth. EN Appendix Storage • When storing the camera for an extended period of time. • The camera is well ventilated. • Periodically, insert the battery and test the camera functions. Battery and charger ( This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B/LI-40B). For details, ask at the beach, use . ( The...
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...camera. The number of recordable pictures can use this camera. 50 EN Note • Do not remove or load the battery or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is on or the camera ...by using a computer. Useful use of the accessories The card Pictures can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a card with this space to a computer or when running a slideshow for a ...1000 0.0 ISO 400 '07.12.10 12:30 100-0004 4 Note • Do not open the battery/card compartment cover while the card access lamp is blinking, as image downloads to write the contents of the...
...camera. The number of recordable pictures can use this camera. 50 EN Note • Do not remove or load the battery or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is on or the camera ...by using a computer. Useful use of the accessories The card Pictures can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a card with this space to a computer or when running a slideshow for a ...1000 0.0 ISO 400 '07.12.10 12:30 100-0004 4 Note • Do not open the battery/card compartment cover while the card access lamp is blinking, as image downloads to write the contents of the...
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.... • Never heat or incinerate batteries. • Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into their own eyes or those of another child. • Accidentally being injured by Olympus. CAUTION ( Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors..., noise, or smoke around it. • Never remove the batteries with any other small parts. • Accidentally firing the flash ...
.... • Never heat or incinerate batteries. • Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into their own eyes or those of another child. • Accidentally being injured by Olympus. CAUTION ( Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors..., noise, or smoke around it. • Never remove the batteries with any other small parts. • Accidentally firing the flash ...
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..., or any other way during prolonged use. WARNING • Keep batteries dry at the sun. Select a cool, dry location for storage to prevent condensation or mold from the camera before storing the camera for Usage Environment • To protect the high-precision technology contained in...sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in the camera's manual. Do not twist the camera. • Do not touch electric contacts on cameras. • Do not leave the camera pointed directly at all instructions regarding the use a battery if it to severe shocks or vibrations. •...
..., or any other way during prolonged use. WARNING • Keep batteries dry at the sun. Select a cool, dry location for storage to prevent condensation or mold from the camera before storing the camera for Usage Environment • To protect the high-precision technology contained in...sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in the camera's manual. Do not twist the camera. • Do not touch electric contacts on cameras. • Do not leave the camera pointed directly at all instructions regarding the use a battery if it to severe shocks or vibrations. •...
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... edges may result. When using this manual. 54 EN Appendix A recommended battery may be less noticeable in color and brightness. Legal and Other Notices • Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by using the camera in extremely cold places, it will recover in normal temperatures. • The LCD used...
... edges may result. When using this manual. 54 EN Appendix A recommended battery may be less noticeable in color and brightness. Legal and Other Notices • Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by using the camera in extremely cold places, it will recover in normal temperatures. • The LCD used...
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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... to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage) Humidity : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage) Power supply : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B/LI-40B) or specified AC adapter Dimensions : 97.7 mm (W) × 55.7 mm (H) × 26.5 mm (D) (3.8 × ...
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... to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage) Humidity : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage) Power supply : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B/LI-40B) or specified AC adapter Dimensions : 97.7 mm (W) × 55.7 mm (H) × 26.5 mm (D) (3.8 × ...
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...-42B) Product type Standard voltage Standard capacity Battery life Operating environment Temperature Dimensions Weight : Lithium ion rechargeable battery : DC 3.7 V : 740 mAh : Approx. 300 full charges (varies on usage) : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (charging...176;C to 35°C (-4°F to 95°F) (storage) : 31.5 × 39.5 × 6 mm (1.2 × 1.5 × 0.2 in.) : Approx. 15 g (0.5 oz) (Battery charger (LI-40C) Power requirements Output Charging time Operating environment Temperature Dimensions Weight : AC 100 to 240 V (50 to 60 Hz) 3.2 VA (100 V) to 5.0 VA...
...-42B) Product type Standard voltage Standard capacity Battery life Operating environment Temperature Dimensions Weight : Lithium ion rechargeable battery : DC 3.7 V : 740 mAh : Approx. 300 full charges (varies on usage) : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (charging...176;C to 35°C (-4°F to 95°F) (storage) : 31.5 × 39.5 × 6 mm (1.2 × 1.5 × 0.2 in.) : Approx. 15 g (0.5 oz) (Battery charger (LI-40C) Power requirements Output Charging time Operating environment Temperature Dimensions Weight : AC 100 to 240 V (50 to 60 Hz) 3.2 VA (100 V) to 5.0 VA...
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Names of Parts Camera o button gP. 11 Shutter button gP. 11 Strap eyelet gP. 3 Zoom lever gP. 15 Flash gP. 14 Speaker Microphone Connector cover/Multi-connector/ DC-IN .... 14 Lens Monitor gP. 25 Card access lamp gP. 37, 44, 50 K button (Shooting) q button (Playback) gP. 11 gP. 12 X& button (Macro mode) gP. 14 Battery/card compartment cover gP. 4 Mode dial gP. 12 OF/< button (Exposure Compensation/Print) gP. 13 Arrow pad (ONXY) gP. 13 Y# button (Flash mode) gP. 14...
Names of Parts Camera o button gP. 11 Shutter button gP. 11 Strap eyelet gP. 3 Zoom lever gP. 15 Flash gP. 14 Speaker Microphone Connector cover/Multi-connector/ DC-IN .... 14 Lens Monitor gP. 25 Card access lamp gP. 37, 44, 50 K button (Shooting) q button (Playback) gP. 11 gP. 12 X& button (Macro mode) gP. 14 Battery/card compartment cover gP. 4 Mode dial gP. 12 OF/< button (Exposure Compensation/Print) gP. 13 Arrow pad (ONXY) gP. 13 Y# button (Flash mode) gP. 14...
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... 12 14 15 Movies Item 1 Shooting mode 2 Self-timer Indications P, P, B, F, U, A, C etc. Y 3 Shutter speed 1 - 1/2000 4 Aperture value F2.7, etc. 5 Exposure compensation -2.0 - +2.0 6 Battery check e = full power, f = charge the battery 7 Green lamp 8 Flash standby Camera movement warning/flash charge 9 Silent mode { = Auto Focus Lock # (Lit) # (Blinks) U 10 ISO 11 Macro mode Super macro mode ISO100, ISO400...
... 12 14 15 Movies Item 1 Shooting mode 2 Self-timer Indications P, P, B, F, U, A, C etc. Y 3 Shutter speed 1 - 1/2000 4 Aperture value F2.7, etc. 5 Exposure compensation -2.0 - +2.0 6 Battery check e = full power, f = charge the battery 7 Green lamp 8 Flash standby Camera movement warning/flash charge 9 Silent mode { = Auto Focus Lock # (Lit) # (Blinks) U 10 ISO 11 Macro mode Super macro mode ISO100, ISO400...
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Page - 2 Current memory [IN] (Playing back the picture in the internal memory), [xD] (Playing back the picture in the card) 3 Print reservation/Number (Playback Mode 1 15 14 13 23 4 1 10 5 HQ 6 15 3072×2304 7 F2.7 1/1000 +2.0 8 ISO 400 9 '07.12.10 12:30 100-0004 10 11 4 12 Still pictures 2 34 5 HQ 6 320×240 7 '07.12.10 12:30 10 100-0004 11 00:00 / 00:36 12 Movies Item 1 Battery check Indications e = full power, f = charge the battery Ref.
Page - 2 Current memory [IN] (Playing back the picture in the internal memory), [xD] (Playing back the picture in the card) 3 Print reservation/Number (Playback Mode 1 15 14 13 23 4 1 10 5 HQ 6 15 3072×2304 7 F2.7 1/1000 +2.0 8 ISO 400 9 '07.12.10 12:30 100-0004 10 11 4 12 Still pictures 2 34 5 HQ 6 320×240 7 '07.12.10 12:30 10 100-0004 11 00:00 / 00:36 12 Movies Item 1 Battery check Indications e = full power, f = charge the battery Ref.
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... Battery charger 4, 48 Battery check 60 BEEP 25 BEHIND GLASS P 12 C CAMERA MENU 19 CANDLE W 12 Card 43, 50 Card access lamp 37, 44, 50 Close-up playback U 15 Compression 18 Connector cover 26, 36 CUISINE V 12 CUSTOM PRINT 28 D Date and time X 7, 26, 40 Digital zoom 13, 15 Direct printing 27 DOCUMENTS d 12... brightness adjustment s 25 MOVIE PLAY 21 MULTI PRINT 29 Multi-connector 26, 27, 36 MY FAVORITE 22 N NTSC 26 Number of storable still pictures 43 O OLYMPUS Master 33, 36 Operation guide 16, 28 Optical zoom 13, 15
... Battery charger 4, 48 Battery check 60 BEEP 25 BEHIND GLASS P 12 C CAMERA MENU 19 CANDLE W 12 Card 43, 50 Card access lamp 37, 44, 50 Close-up playback U 15 Compression 18 Connector cover 26, 36 CUISINE V 12 CUSTOM PRINT 28 D Date and time X 7, 26, 40 Digital zoom 13, 15 Direct printing 27 DOCUMENTS d 12... brightness adjustment s 25 MOVIE PLAY 21 MULTI PRINT 29 Multi-connector 26, 27, 36 MY FAVORITE 22 N NTSC 26 Number of storable still pictures 43 O OLYMPUS Master 33, 36 Operation guide 16, 28 Optical zoom 13, 15