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Attach the strap Quick Start Guide ( Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. 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.
Attach the strap Quick Start Guide ( Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. 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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Insert the battery and the xD-Picture Card (optional) into the camera. 2 1 Quick Start Guide 4 EN Charge the battery. Prepare the camera a. b. 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.
Insert the battery and the xD-Picture Card (optional) into the camera. 2 1 Quick Start Guide 4 EN Charge the battery. Prepare the camera a. b. 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.
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..." (P. 50). Prepare the camera (Insert the battery by putting in . If you insert the battery incorrectly, you take pictures without inserting the card, the pictures will be able to as "the card"). For details on the card, please refer to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may...until it . 5 6 ( With this camera, you can take pictures without inserting the optional xDPicture Card™ (hereinafter referred to remove it. If you may produce heat or an explosion. Notch 4 Battery lock knob (To remove the battery, press the battery lock knob in , release slowly, grasp the...
..." (P. 50). Prepare the camera (Insert the battery by putting in . If you insert the battery incorrectly, you take pictures without inserting the card, the pictures will be able to as "the card"). For details on the card, please refer to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may...until it . 5 6 ( With this camera, you can take pictures without inserting the optional xDPicture Card™ (hereinafter referred to remove it. If you may produce heat or an explosion. Notch 4 Battery lock knob (To remove the battery, press the battery lock knob in , release slowly, grasp the...
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... not erased). Copying data does not erase the picture in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. Make sure that you save or transfer important data... to a computer before formatting. • Make sure there is no card inserted in the camera when formatting the internal memory. • Be sure that the battery is inserted in the...
... not erased). Copying data does not erase the picture in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. Make sure that you save or transfer important data... to a computer before formatting. • Make sure there is no card inserted in the camera when formatting the internal memory. • Be sure that the battery is inserted in the...
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... system. 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 shown on as a user with administrators' privileges. • Be sure to remove the media (drag & drop onto...Use a computer with the following operations. For newer operating systems, please refer to the computer • Turn off the camera • Open the camera's battery/card compartment cover Using OLYMPUS Master 34 EN Macintosh OS Mac OS X v10.3 or later CPU Power PC G3 500 MHz or later Intel Core...
... system. 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 shown on as a user with administrators' privileges. • Be sure to remove the media (drag & drop onto...Use a computer with the following operations. For newer operating systems, please refer to the computer • Turn off the camera • Open the camera's battery/card compartment cover Using OLYMPUS Master 34 EN Macintosh OS Mac OS X v10.3 or later CPU Power PC G3 500 MHz or later Intel Core...
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EN 39 Using OLYMPUS Master Please do not remove any cable or the battery while the camera is downloaded to your camera. After restarting the camera you will show "OK". You can remove the cables and turn power off. To increase the number of languages Please take care that your battery is fully charged!... 1 Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. 2 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. 3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the camera's USB connector. • The camera turns on automatically. •...
EN 39 Using OLYMPUS Master Please do not remove any cable or the battery while the camera is downloaded to your camera. After restarting the camera you will show "OK". You can remove the cables and turn power off. To increase the number of languages Please take care that your battery is fully charged!... 1 Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. 2 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. 3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the camera's USB connector. • The camera turns on automatically. •...
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...in the position of time, the date and time setting will be reset earlier than R. Getting to know your camera better Getting to know your pocket for a while. Remove the battery and warm it in this case, select [xD CARD CLEAN] and after selecting the settings by putting it by...the time of purchase. No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed The camera is in sleep mode • To save battery power, the camera automatically goes into sleep mode and the monitor turns off . If the camera is charging • Wait until the # (flash charge) mark stops blinking before...
...in the position of time, the date and time setting will be reset earlier than R. Getting to know your camera better Getting to know your pocket for a while. Remove the battery and warm it in this case, select [xD CARD CLEAN] and after selecting the settings by putting it by...the time of purchase. No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed The camera is in sleep mode • To save battery power, the camera automatically goes into sleep mode and the monitor turns off . If the camera is charging • Wait until the # (flash charge) mark stops blinking before...
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... and exposure are being recorded, the camera is not locked. • Release your camera better Extending the useful life of the battery • Performing any of desired image size and compression level. g "POWER SAVE Setting the camera to the power save battery power, set [POWER SAVE] to ...help determine the optimal image quality when shooting. Getting to indicate the camera status. Card access lamp Lit (red): Shooting mode Lit (green): Playback...
... and exposure are being recorded, the camera is not locked. • Release your camera better Extending the useful life of the battery • Performing any of desired image size and compression level. g "POWER SAVE Setting the camera to the power save battery power, set [POWER SAVE] to ...help determine the optimal image quality when shooting. Getting to indicate the camera status. Card access lamp Lit (red): Shooting mode Lit (green): Playback...
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.... There is no pictures. Check the printer and remedy any new data. There is jammed. Close the battery/card compartment cover. Or, the card is a problem with the printer and/or camera. There is not formatted. • Select [xD CARD CLEAN], and press H. Pictures recorded on the.... Use image processing software to the computer or the printer correctly. Remove the jammed paper. Turn off the camera and printer. There are no pictures in the printer. The battery is an error in the internal memory is not connected to view the picture on this...
.... There is no pictures. Check the printer and remedy any new data. There is jammed. Close the battery/card compartment cover. Or, the card is a problem with the printer and/or camera. There is not formatted. • Select [xD CARD CLEAN], and press H. Pictures recorded on the.... Use image processing software to the computer or the printer correctly. Remove the jammed paper. Turn off the camera and printer. There are no pictures in the printer. The battery is an error in the internal memory is not connected to view the picture on this...
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... quickly. • The zoom is used repeatedly. • The shutter button is well ventilated. • Periodically, insert the battery and test the camera functions. If the camera is left dirty. Note • Do not use any other type of 100 V to match the wall outlet. Do not..., soak the cloth in , the AC wall outlet may be used . ( Power consumption by Olympus. EN Appendix For details, ask at the time of charger. Battery and charger ( This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B/LI-40B). Battery/Charger: • Wipe gently with a dry cloth. Charge the...
... quickly. • The zoom is used repeatedly. • The shutter button is well ventilated. • Periodically, insert the battery and test the camera functions. If the camera is left dirty. Note • Do not use any other type of 100 V to match the wall outlet. Do not..., soak the cloth in , the AC wall outlet may be used . ( Power consumption by Olympus. EN Appendix For details, ask at the time of charger. Battery and charger ( This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B/LI-40B). Battery/Charger: • Wipe gently with a dry cloth. Charge the...
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The number of recordable pictures can be increased by using a computer. Do not touch this camera. 50 EN Note • Do not remove or load the battery or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is on the camera or processed using a card with a larger capacity. 1 Index area You can use any other...
The number of recordable pictures can be increased by using a computer. Do not touch this camera. 50 EN Note • Do not remove or load the battery or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is on the camera or processed using a card with a larger capacity. 1 Index area You can use any other...
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...parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera to prevent the following : • When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by the moving parts of young children and ...camera in the camera strap, causing strangulation. • Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other chargers. • Never heat or incinerate batteries. • Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent batteries from the faces of another child. • Accidentally being injured by Olympus...
...parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera to prevent the following : • When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by the moving parts of young children and ...camera in the camera strap, causing strangulation. • Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other chargers. • Never heat or incinerate batteries. • Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent batteries from the faces of another child. • Accidentally being injured by Olympus...
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... may become hot during operation, stop charging them and do not remove it immediately after using the camera. • Always unload the battery from forming inside the camera. If the fluid burns your eyes immediately with weatherproof designs, read their terminals, carefully follow all ... well. • In places prone to prevent condensation or mold from the camera before storing the camera for a long period, remove the battery. After storage, test the camera by soldering, etc. • If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your skin, seek medical attention immediately. ...
... may become hot during operation, stop charging them and do not remove it immediately after using the camera. • Always unload the battery from forming inside the camera. If the fluid burns your eyes immediately with weatherproof designs, read their terminals, carefully follow all ... well. • In places prone to prevent condensation or mold from the camera before storing the camera for a long period, remove the battery. After storage, test the camera by soldering, etc. • If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your skin, seek medical attention immediately. ...
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...to low temperatures, the LCD monitor may not apply to you are caused by Olympus. Due to its color may be uniform in extremely cold places, it . • If the battery's terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may be sure to help save our planet's resources. Some countries...forcibly; Legal and Other Notices • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using it for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period. • When operating the camera with battery power at which are viewing the monitor...
...to low temperatures, the LCD monitor may not apply to you are caused by Olympus. Due to its color may be uniform in extremely cold places, it . • If the battery's terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may be sure to help save our planet's resources. Some countries...forcibly; Legal and Other Notices • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using it for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period. • When operating the camera with battery power at which are viewing the monitor...
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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