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Digital Camera D-490ZOOM Operating Instructions • Before you use this camera, read this manual and then store it in a safe location where you can find it for future use. • We recommend that you spend some time taking test shots and experimenting with all of the features before you take important photographs.
Digital Camera D-490ZOOM Operating Instructions • Before you use this camera, read this manual and then store it in a safe location where you can find it for future use. • We recommend that you spend some time taking test shots and experimenting with all of the features before you take important photographs.
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...complies with the limits for personal use of the FCC Rules. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of Conformity Model Number: D-490ZOOM Trade Name: OLYMPUS Responsible party: Olympus America Inc. All rights reserved. Declaration of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. ...is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. • Connect the equipment to correct the interference by the manufacturer may still occur. Trademarks • IBM...
...complies with the limits for personal use of the FCC Rules. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of Conformity Model Number: D-490ZOOM Trade Name: OLYMPUS Responsible party: Olympus America Inc. All rights reserved. Declaration of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. ...is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. • Connect the equipment to correct the interference by the manufacturer may still occur. Trademarks • IBM...
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...NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. Save all operating instructions. 2 Save These Instructions - Follow all instructions provided with the product. Use only a...warning labels on the product label. Important Safety Instructions Thank you for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings - Before you use this Olympus digital camera. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. A lightning flash with batteries. 4 5 Never use your local power company. Connect this ...
...NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. Save all operating instructions. 2 Save These Instructions - Follow all instructions provided with the product. Use only a...warning labels on the product label. Important Safety Instructions Thank you for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings - Before you use this Olympus digital camera. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. A lightning flash with batteries. 4 5 Never use your local power company. Connect this ...
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... parts could expose you cannot insert the plug into the product. Unauthorized substitution of the conditions described below, unplug the AC adapter from the camera when the camera is in use or store this indicates a need for servicing. 17 Replacement Parts - If a lightning storm occurs while using the optional AC adapter, unplug...
... parts could expose you cannot insert the plug into the product. Unauthorized substitution of the conditions described below, unplug the AC adapter from the camera when the camera is in use or store this indicates a need for servicing. 17 Replacement Parts - If a lightning storm occurs while using the optional AC adapter, unplug...
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...instructions. NOTES Notes provide tips or hints about using the product more efficiently and remind you use NiMH batteries, use only Olympus NiMH batteries and the recharging unit recommended for use with these important guidelines to prevent the batteries from leaking, overheating, ...cold water immediately. terminals reversed. WARNINGS Ignoring a warning could cause minor personal injury, damage to modify the battery compartment on the camera, never insert anything (other abnormality. 5 Always store batteries out of the reach of operational limitations. Never load a battery if you...
...instructions. NOTES Notes provide tips or hints about using the product more efficiently and remind you use NiMH batteries, use only Olympus NiMH batteries and the recharging unit recommended for use with these important guidelines to prevent the batteries from leaking, overheating, ...cold water immediately. terminals reversed. WARNINGS Ignoring a warning could cause minor personal injury, damage to modify the battery compartment on the camera, never insert anything (other abnormality. 5 Always store batteries out of the reach of operational limitations. Never load a battery if you...
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...Never touch the flash unit after using the camera, allow the camera to dry, and then remove the batteries. CAUTION 1 Olympus NiMH batteries are intended for a long period. 6 While the camera is not in use, always remove the batteries...camera strap, causing strangulation. • Accidentally swallowing a battery or small part. • Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or into the eyes of another child. 5 To avoid the hazards of fire or electrical shock, store the camera in a hot vehicle, near flammable or explosive gases. 4 Always use only with Olympus digital cameras...
...Never touch the flash unit after using the camera, allow the camera to dry, and then remove the batteries. CAUTION 1 Olympus NiMH batteries are intended for a long period. 6 While the camera is not in use, always remove the batteries...camera strap, causing strangulation. • Accidentally swallowing a battery or small part. • Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or into the eyes of another child. 5 To avoid the hazards of fire or electrical shock, store the camera in a hot vehicle, near flammable or explosive gases. 4 Always use only with Olympus digital cameras...
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...;F • Using, charging, or storing the batteries outside these batteries. • To avoid personal injury or damage to the camera, always inspect batteries before traveling abroad, purchase an ample supply of Olympus brand batteries is strongly recommended. • Alkaline battery performance is recommended. • AA Zinc-carbon batteries cannot be used with...
...;F • Using, charging, or storing the batteries outside these batteries. • To avoid personal injury or damage to the camera, always inspect batteries before traveling abroad, purchase an ample supply of Olympus brand batteries is strongly recommended. • Alkaline battery performance is recommended. • AA Zinc-carbon batteries cannot be used with...
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...Panel 35 Is the SmartMedia card inserted 35 Checking the Batteries 36 Does the Card Have Enough Room for More Pictures 36 Holding the Camera 38 Shooting Technique Depends on Distance to the Subject 39 Taking Still Photos 40 Taking Photos Using the Viewfinder 40 Taking Pictures 41 Taking... 65 Slow Sync 66 Red-eye Reduction + Slow Sync 66 Off (Flash Override 67 Taking Close-up Pictures (Macro Mode 68 Enlarging the Subject (Digital Telephoto Mode 69 Self-Timer ...70 Chapter 5 Advanced Shooting Techniques 72 Functions of a Movie Picture (Function 108 To Erase All Images (All Erase ...
...Panel 35 Is the SmartMedia card inserted 35 Checking the Batteries 36 Does the Card Have Enough Room for More Pictures 36 Holding the Camera 38 Shooting Technique Depends on Distance to the Subject 39 Taking Still Photos 40 Taking Photos Using the Viewfinder 40 Taking Pictures 41 Taking... 65 Slow Sync 66 Red-eye Reduction + Slow Sync 66 Off (Flash Override 67 Taking Close-up Pictures (Macro Mode 68 Enlarging the Subject (Digital Telephoto Mode 69 Self-Timer ...70 Chapter 5 Advanced Shooting Techniques 72 Functions of a Movie Picture (Function 108 To Erase All Images (All Erase ...
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...Printed 116 Printing the Date and Time on Your Photos 117 Selecting an Image to Be Printed (Print reserve 119 Printing with the Olympus Photo Printer for Digital Cameras 121 Chapter 8 Processing Photo Images with a Computer 122 Installing Provided Software 122 Transferring Picture Data to a Computer 122 Transferring Picture Data... 139 Index ...141 Main Features • With its high-resolution CCD (total 2,110,000 pixels) and the highperformance lens, the Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera produces the best picture quality in its class. • The 3x zoom lens together with the...
...Printed 116 Printing the Date and Time on Your Photos 117 Selecting an Image to Be Printed (Print reserve 119 Printing with the Olympus Photo Printer for Digital Cameras 121 Chapter 8 Processing Photo Images with a Computer 122 Installing Provided Software 122 Transferring Picture Data to a Computer 122 Transferring Picture Data... 139 Index ...141 Main Features • With its high-resolution CCD (total 2,110,000 pixels) and the highperformance lens, the Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera produces the best picture quality in its class. • The 3x zoom lens together with the...
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... introduces the main features of the key technical specifications. Using this chapter. It is explained in the camera and setting them to view them on DPOF (Digital Print Order Form) printers or in conventional photo laboratories. Reading this before processing is essential to read...to a computer, where further processing is divided into eight chapters and one appendix which cover the main unit (hereafter called "the camera"). Chapter 7 Printing Images from SmartMedia cards can be printed either on the big screen. Additional information The followings may arise during operation...
... introduces the main features of the key technical specifications. Using this chapter. It is explained in the camera and setting them to view them on DPOF (Digital Print Order Form) printers or in conventional photo laboratories. Reading this before processing is essential to read...to a computer, where further processing is divided into eight chapters and one appendix which cover the main unit (hereafter called "the camera"). Chapter 7 Printing Images from SmartMedia cards can be printed either on the big screen. Additional information The followings may arise during operation...
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Checking the Contents Camera SmartMedia (8MB) Strap Static-free case Video cable SmartMedia instructions Standard RS-232C interface D-SUB 9-pin connector Write-protect adhesive seals (4 pieces) Conversion ... Macintosh CR-V3 lithium battery pack (2 packs) Software CD Index lables (2 pieces) Made in Japan Made in Japan Instructions / Warranty agreement 20 Names of Parts Camera 12 3 4 5 1 Getting Started 76 8 9 0 BA 1 Zoom lever (p.44) 2 Shutter release button (p.40) 3 Control panel (p.23) 4 Self-timer signal lamp (p.70) 5 Flash (p.45) 6 Lens 7 ...
Chapter 1 Getting Started Checking the Contents Camera SmartMedia (8MB) Strap Static-free case Video cable SmartMedia instructions Standard RS-232C interface D-SUB 9-pin connector Write-protect adhesive seals (4 pieces) Conversion ... Macintosh CR-V3 lithium battery pack (2 packs) Software CD Index lables (2 pieces) Made in Japan Made in Japan Instructions / Warranty agreement 20 Names of Parts Camera 12 3 4 5 1 Getting Started 76 8 9 0 BA 1 Zoom lever (p.44) 2 Shutter release button (p.40) 3 Control panel (p.23) 4 Self-timer signal lamp (p.70) 5 Flash (p.45) 6 Lens 7 ...
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... number (p.107) 9 Time (p.31) 0 Date (p.31) A Battery check (p.36) Attaching the Strap 1 1 Attach the strap to the camera. If the strap is attached incorrectly the camera may come loose and fall off. In this case, Olympus will not be responsible for any damage. Getting Started 24 25 CAUTION • Attach the strap exactly...
... number (p.107) 9 Time (p.31) 0 Date (p.31) A Battery check (p.36) Attaching the Strap 1 1 Attach the strap to the camera. If the strap is attached incorrectly the camera may come loose and fall off. In this case, Olympus will not be responsible for any damage. Getting Started 24 25 CAUTION • Attach the strap exactly...
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... and the control panel are not rechargeable. • Make sure that the camera power is off , or any part of the magnetic insulation sheath peeling off. For this condition. 26 27 CAUTION • The CR-V3 (Olympus-brand LB-01) lithium battery packs are off . • The lens... performance, especially in cold weather. WARNING Batteries with any battery split along the seam, can also take two CR-V3 lithium battery packs (Olympus LB-01). Never use damaged batteries in the wrong direction. Please read battery warnings. • Do not to touch the inside of batteries...
... and the control panel are not rechargeable. • Make sure that the camera power is off , or any part of the magnetic insulation sheath peeling off. For this condition. 26 27 CAUTION • The CR-V3 (Olympus-brand LB-01) lithium battery packs are off . • The lens... performance, especially in cold weather. WARNING Batteries with any battery split along the seam, can also take two CR-V3 lithium battery packs (Olympus LB-01). Never use damaged batteries in the wrong direction. Please read battery warnings. • Do not to touch the inside of batteries...
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.... • If the cord is flat and not covered by the seal. Using a different adapter can damage the camera or the power source, or cause other than the Olympus adapter. AC wall outlet AC adapter connector NOTE • When in use for damage caused by the use of other...the cord of the electrical insulation sheath peeled off . • Always unplug the adapter when the camera is flat and only partially covered by using the adapter and contact your Olympus dealer or an authorized Olympus service center for assistance. • Do not use may be operated on ordinary (AC120V) household...
.... • If the cord is flat and not covered by the seal. Using a different adapter can damage the camera or the power source, or cause other than the Olympus adapter. AC wall outlet AC adapter connector NOTE • When in use for damage caused by the use of other...the cord of the electrical insulation sheath peeled off . • Always unplug the adapter when the camera is flat and only partially covered by using the adapter and contact your Olympus dealer or an authorized Olympus service center for assistance. • Do not use may be operated on ordinary (AC120V) household...
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... (3.3V) cards only. 5V cards cannot be used . • When using non-Olympus brand cards, formatting in the diagram. Make sure the date and time settings are removed from the camera or allowed to first date value. 31 Getting Started Do not subject to it clicks into... place. CAUTION • Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera power is a precision instrument. Inserting the SmartMedia Card Always insert a SmartMedia card (hereafter called "card") before taking pictures. 1 Make sure the ...
... (3.3V) cards only. 5V cards cannot be used . • When using non-Olympus brand cards, formatting in the diagram. Make sure the date and time settings are removed from the camera or allowed to first date value. 31 Getting Started Do not subject to it clicks into... place. CAUTION • Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera power is a precision instrument. Inserting the SmartMedia Card Always insert a SmartMedia card (hereafter called "card") before taking pictures. 1 Make sure the ...
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... Turning the Power On Slide the lens barrier open the card compartment cover, remove the card or batteries, or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is displayed: YES • You have inserted a card which NO needs to be inserted 2 properly. • Turn the power off (p.47). CAUTION ... about a few seconds. When the card setup screen is in operation as this could result in the diagram on the left untouched for the camera to shut down automatically depending on the control panel. • To turn off completely after about four hours of batteries being not used ....
... Turning the Power On Slide the lens barrier open the card compartment cover, remove the card or batteries, or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is displayed: YES • You have inserted a card which NO needs to be inserted 2 properly. • Turn the power off (p.47). CAUTION ... about a few seconds. When the card setup screen is in operation as this could result in the diagram on the left untouched for the camera to shut down automatically depending on the control panel. • To turn off completely after about four hours of batteries being not used ....
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...displays a remaining picture count. 36 Checking the Control Panel (continued) Control panel Remaining picture count • If the count drops to 0, the camera beeps, the green lamp blinks and the monitor displays the message "CARD FULL". This will not work properly and the batteries should be replaced.... on the data volume required for important occasions. • NiMH batteries have a shorter life than lithium batteries. • When using the camera for long periods of time, when traveling, in cold weather or for the subject being photographed. • In some cases the number of...
...displays a remaining picture count. 36 Checking the Control Panel (continued) Control panel Remaining picture count • If the count drops to 0, the camera beeps, the green lamp blinks and the monitor displays the message "CARD FULL". This will not work properly and the batteries should be replaced.... on the data volume required for important occasions. • NiMH batteries have a shorter life than lithium batteries. • When using the camera for long periods of time, when traveling, in cold weather or for the subject being photographed. • In some cases the number of...
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... using the viewfinder (p.40). Monitor Advantage: You can use the monitor (p.42). Disadvantage: It is more difficult to hold the camera steady, and battery life is better to use either the monitor or the viewfinder to take pictures, in the viewfinder and the ...-ups (8″ ~ 31″): We recommend using the macro mode (p.68) for details. Holding the Camera Proper camera technique Hold the camera firmly with less camera movement. When holding the camera vertically, make sure the flash is much more accurately. Although it is possible to determine the proper shooting ...
... using the viewfinder (p.40). Monitor Advantage: You can use the monitor (p.42). Disadvantage: It is more difficult to hold the camera steady, and battery life is better to use either the monitor or the viewfinder to take pictures, in the viewfinder and the ...-ups (8″ ~ 31″): We recommend using the macro mode (p.68) for details. Holding the Camera Proper camera technique Hold the camera firmly with less camera movement. When holding the camera vertically, make sure the flash is much more accurately. Although it is possible to determine the proper shooting ...
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... • The focus and exposure are blinking. If you press it too hard, the camera will move and blur the shot. • The shot is blinking. • If you switch the beep function... off (p.98), the camera will be slightly larger than the shot appears through the viewfinder. • If the write mark ... watch the green lamp. You cannot depress the shutter release button while the write mark is taken and the camera beeps. • The green lamp next to the card. Taking Still Photos Taking Photos Using the Viewfinder Half...
... • The focus and exposure are blinking. If you press it too hard, the camera will move and blur the shot. • The shot is blinking. • If you switch the beep function... off (p.98), the camera will be slightly larger than the shot appears through the viewfinder. • If the write mark ... watch the green lamp. You cannot depress the shutter release button while the write mark is taken and the camera beeps. • The green lamp next to the card. Taking Still Photos Taking Photos Using the Viewfinder Half...
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... • Depending on the record mode, it appears on the monitor. Use the monitor for taking pictures in the actual photo and do not indicate a camera malfunction. • The picture frame of storable pictures varies depending on the record mode.
... • Depending on the record mode, it appears on the monitor. Use the monitor for taking pictures in the actual photo and do not indicate a camera malfunction. • The picture frame of storable pictures varies depending on the record mode.