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... System/DCF" standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). 2 "CE" mark cameras are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are intended for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you for sales in Europe. Trademarks • IBM is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. • Macintosh...
... System/DCF" standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). 2 "CE" mark cameras are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are intended for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you for sales in Europe. Trademarks • IBM is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. • Macintosh...
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Contents vary depending on the area where you purchased the camera. Unpacking the box contents If any accessories are missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased this camera. 3 Digital camera Body cap Eyepiece cover Strap En Lithium ion battery (BLM-1) Lithium ion battery charger (BCM-2) USB cable Video cable OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM Basic manual Advanced manual (CD-ROM) Warranty card Registration card Registration card is not provided in some areas.
Contents vary depending on the area where you purchased the camera. Unpacking the box contents If any accessories are missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased this camera. 3 Digital camera Body cap Eyepiece cover Strap En Lithium ion battery (BLM-1) Lithium ion battery charger (BCM-2) USB cable Video cable OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM Basic manual Advanced manual (CD-ROM) Warranty card Registration card Registration card is not provided in some areas.
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... can choose from more editing, viewing and printing functions with the provided OLYMPUS Master. 4 You can print out stored pictures directly with the video cable. When the camera is connected to take the picture. Once you can take sequential shots. You can view images using your PC, you 've selected the shooting...
... can choose from more editing, viewing and printing functions with the provided OLYMPUS Master. 4 You can print out stored pictures directly with the video cable. When the camera is connected to take the picture. Once you can take sequential shots. You can view images using your PC, you 've selected the shooting...
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... on 23 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter 25 En Shooting 26 Playback 28 Power off 29 What you can do with OLYMPUS Master software 30 Information 31 Specifications - This manual is only for shooting and playback. Provided accessories 33 For other functions... not described here, read first to learn basic camera operation Safety precautions 6 Attaching the strap 12 Charging the battery 13 Loading the battery 15 Attaching a lens to a computer ⅷ Printing recorded images 5 Contents This manual explains shooting...
... on 23 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter 25 En Shooting 26 Playback 28 Power off 29 What you can do with OLYMPUS Master software 30 Information 31 Specifications - This manual is only for shooting and playback. Provided accessories 33 For other functions... not described here, read first to learn basic camera operation Safety precautions 6 Attaching the strap 12 Charging the battery 13 Loading the battery 15 Attaching a lens to a computer ⅷ Printing recorded images 5 Contents This manual explains shooting...
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... source such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of the conditions described below while using a specified AC adapter, unplug it from the camera when the camera is used without observing the information given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result. If the product is not in performance. CAUTION...
... source such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of the conditions described below while using a specified AC adapter, unplug it from the camera when the camera is used without observing the information given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result. If the product is not in performance. CAUTION...
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... children and infants away from use of non-designated equipment will not be compensated. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately. ੬ Do not use the camera with bare hands. If this happens, follow the doctor's instructions. - Accidentally firing the flash into the...of your subjects. Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service center. ੬ Do not touch the battery or the battery charger while battery charging is in the camera strap or power cords, causing strangulation. Any accidents resulting from the camera. ● If not, the following dangerous...
... children and infants away from use of non-designated equipment will not be compensated. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately. ੬ Do not use the camera with bare hands. If this happens, follow the doctor's instructions. - Accidentally firing the flash into the...of your subjects. Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service center. ੬ Do not touch the battery or the battery charger while battery charging is in the camera strap or power cords, causing strangulation. Any accidents resulting from the camera. ● If not, the following dangerous...
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...● Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera to it in any damages caused by AC adapters not recommended by Olympus. ੬ Handle the camera with care to the camera in this state, a low-temperature burn may come into contact with metal objects such..., wear gloves when En handling the camera in cold temperatures. ੬ Do not damage the AC adapter's cable. ● Do not pull on the AC adapter's cable or add another cable to catch fire. ੬ Use only the AC adapter specified by Olympus. ● Using a different AC adapter...
...● Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera to it in any damages caused by AC adapters not recommended by Olympus. ੬ Handle the camera with care to the camera in this state, a low-temperature burn may come into contact with metal objects such..., wear gloves when En handling the camera in cold temperatures. ੬ Do not damage the AC adapter's cable. ● Do not pull on the AC adapter's cable or add another cable to catch fire. ੬ Use only the AC adapter specified by Olympus. ● Using a different AC adapter...
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If the fluid burns your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center. En ● Contact your skin, seek medical ... wet hands. ੬ If the rechargeable battery does not recharge within the specified time, stop using the camera. ● Otherwise, fire, explosion, smoke, overheat, electric shock or burns may result. ੬ Do not use... long time. ● Doing so may cause burns. ੬ Remove the battery from the camera immediately after operating the camera on the camera, never insert anything (other than the specified battery) into contact with fresh or salt water....
If the fluid burns your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center. En ● Contact your skin, seek medical ... wet hands. ੬ If the rechargeable battery does not recharge within the specified time, stop using the camera. ● Otherwise, fire, explosion, smoke, overheat, electric shock or burns may result. ੬ Do not use... long time. ● Doing so may cause burns. ੬ Remove the battery from the camera immediately after operating the camera on the camera, never insert anything (other than the specified battery) into contact with fresh or salt water....
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... provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. - Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with the instructions, may result. Connect the equipment to an...the power plug. The power plug or cable produces heat, burning smell, or smoke. - If this equipment. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cables should be determined by the manufacturer may void the user's authority to operate. 11 Any unauthorized changes or ...
... provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. - Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with the instructions, may result. Connect the equipment to an...the power plug. The power plug or cable produces heat, burning smell, or smoke. - If this equipment. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cables should be determined by the manufacturer may void the user's authority to operate. 11 Any unauthorized changes or ...
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... off . Note ● Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, since it can easily catch on the camera. Attaching the strap 1 Thread one end of the strap through the strap eyelet on stray objects, causing injury or damage. ● Attach the strap correctly ... stopper as shown above so that it through the other eyelet. Ring 2 Thread the end of the strap tight, making sure that the camera does not fall off , Olympus is fastened securely. 5 Repeat steps 1 - 4 to attach the other end of the strap to the other hole of the stopper. Strap eyelet Stopper...
... off . Note ● Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, since it can easily catch on the camera. Attaching the strap 1 Thread one end of the strap through the strap eyelet on stray objects, causing injury or damage. ● Attach the strap correctly ... stopper as shown above so that it through the other eyelet. Ring 2 Thread the end of the strap tight, making sure that the camera does not fall off , Olympus is fastened securely. 5 Repeat steps 1 - 4 to attach the other end of the strap to the other hole of the stopper. Strap eyelet Stopper...
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... specified provided charger (BCM-2). Note Use only the specified charger (BCM-1 or BCM-2). Before use any other type of battery. Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (BLM-1). Never use , be fully recharged in about 5 hours. Remove the protection cap from the battery. 13 The battery is not...
... specified provided charger (BCM-2). Note Use only the specified charger (BCM-1 or BCM-2). Before use any other type of battery. Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (BLM-1). Never use , be fully recharged in about 5 hours. Remove the protection cap from the battery. 13 The battery is not...
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Carefully remove the battery without dropping it. 15 Power switch Battery compartment lock En Direction indicating mark Unloading the battery ● Make sure the power switch is set to OFF. 2 Slide the battery compartment lock to OFF and the card access lamp is set to and open the battery compartment cover. Loading the battery 1 Make sure that the camera's power switch is not blinking. ● Tilt the camera while holding in the illustration. Battery compartment cover 3 Load the battery as shown in the battery.
Carefully remove the battery without dropping it. 15 Power switch Battery compartment lock En Direction indicating mark Unloading the battery ● Make sure the power switch is set to OFF. 2 Slide the battery compartment lock to OFF and the card access lamp is set to and open the battery compartment cover. Loading the battery 1 Make sure that the camera's power switch is not blinking. ● Tilt the camera while holding in the illustration. Battery compartment cover 3 Load the battery as shown in the battery.
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... computer. Battery compartment cover detaching pin Other power sources AC Adapter T The optional AC Adapter (AC-1) lets you to use the camera without worrying about attaching the battery holder to the camera, refer to the power battery holder manual. 16 Power Battery Holder T The optional Power Battery Holder allows you use the...
... computer. Battery compartment cover detaching pin Other power sources AC Adapter T The optional AC Adapter (AC-1) lets you to use the camera without worrying about attaching the battery holder to the camera, refer to the power battery holder manual. 16 Power Battery Holder T The optional Power Battery Holder allows you use the...
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... function correctly. The Four Thirds system interchangeable lens lineup includes the following products: ZUIKO DIGITAL 14mm-54mm f2.8-3.5: Standard zoom lens equivalent to 28-108 mm on a 35 mm lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50mm-200mm f2.8-3.5: Super telephoto zoom lens equivalent to 100-400 mm on a 35 mm lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40mm-150mm f3.5-4.5: Telephoto zoom lens equivalent to 80-300 mm on a 35...
... function correctly. The Four Thirds system interchangeable lens lineup includes the following products: ZUIKO DIGITAL 14mm-54mm f2.8-3.5: Standard zoom lens equivalent to 28-108 mm on a 35 mm lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50mm-200mm f2.8-3.5: Super telephoto zoom lens equivalent to 100-400 mm on a 35 mm lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40mm-150mm f3.5-4.5: Telephoto zoom lens equivalent to 80-300 mm on a 35...
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Power switch Rear cap 18 Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Make sure the power switch is set to OFF. 2 Remove the body cap from the lens. En Body cap 3 Remove the rear cap from the camera.
Power switch Rear cap 18 Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Make sure the power switch is set to OFF. 2 Remove the body cap from the lens. En Body cap 3 Remove the rear cap from the camera.
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Rotate the lens clockwise until you hear it counterclockwise. Lens release button 19 Lens attachment mark (Red) Alignment mark (Red) En 5 Remove the lens cap. Attaching a lens to OFF. 2 While pressing the lens release button, remove the lens from the camera by rotating it click. Lens cap Removing the lens from the camera 1 Make sure the power switch is set to the camera 4 Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera's body.
Rotate the lens clockwise until you hear it counterclockwise. Lens release button 19 Lens attachment mark (Red) Alignment mark (Red) En 5 Remove the lens cap. Attaching a lens to OFF. 2 While pressing the lens release button, remove the lens from the camera by rotating it click. Lens cap Removing the lens from the camera 1 Make sure the power switch is set to the camera 4 Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera's body.
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...8226; Do not take a Microdrive close to areas where it by the strap. • Do not use commercially available cards. This camera can use the camera in places subject to vibrations or excessive shock, such as at a construction site or in this manual refers to strong magnetism. •...; Microdrives confirmed for use with this camera (as of October, 2004): Hitachi DSCM-1100 (1 GB) HMS360404D5CF00 (4GB) DSCM-10512 (512 MB) HMS360402D5CF00 (2GB) DSCM-10340 (340 MB)...
...8226; Do not take a Microdrive close to areas where it by the strap. • Do not use commercially available cards. This camera can use the camera in places subject to vibrations or excessive shock, such as at a construction site or in this manual refers to strong magnetism. •...; Microdrives confirmed for use with this camera (as of October, 2004): Hitachi DSCM-1100 (1 GB) HMS360404D5CF00 (4GB) DSCM-10512 (512 MB) HMS360402D5CF00 (2GB) DSCM-10340 (340 MB)...
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Inserting a card 2 Insert the card fully with the ß mark side facing toward the monitor side (the camera's rear side) as illustrated. ● If you cannot see the ß mark on the card, make sure the card is facing the correct way. 3 Close the card cover. Card cover En ß Mark Eject button 21 1 Open the card cover.
Inserting a card 2 Insert the card fully with the ß mark side facing toward the monitor side (the camera's rear side) as illustrated. ● If you cannot see the ß mark on the card, make sure the card is facing the correct way. 3 Close the card cover. Card cover En ß Mark Eject button 21 1 Open the card cover.
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Eject button 22 En 3 Press the eject button gently and let it pop out, then press it out. ● If you can pull it again all the Card access lamp way in. Inserting a card Removing the card 1 Make sure that you press the eject button too hard, the card may jump out of the camera. ● Pull out the card. 4 Close the card cover. The card will be ejected a short way so that the card access lamp is not illuminated. 2 Open the card cover.
Eject button 22 En 3 Press the eject button gently and let it pop out, then press it out. ● If you can pull it again all the Card access lamp way in. Inserting a card Removing the card 1 Make sure that you press the eject button too hard, the card may jump out of the camera. ● Pull out the card. 4 Close the card cover. The card will be ejected a short way so that the card access lamp is not illuminated. 2 Open the card cover.
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...turned on . Set the mode dial to remove dust and dirt from the CCD surface. ISO AUTO WB AUTO Monitor When the camera is turned on, the control panel screen is low. Date/time setting Images will be stored with date/time data. level: ...green) Lights*2 (red) Remaining power Remaining power level: Low. Charge the battery. *1 Your digital camera's power consumption varies greatly depending on the monitor. P -.- - - is working. Under some operating conditions, the camera may turn off without warning when the battery power is displayed on usage and operating conditions. ...
...turned on . Set the mode dial to remove dust and dirt from the CCD surface. ISO AUTO WB AUTO Monitor When the camera is turned on, the control panel screen is low. Date/time setting Images will be stored with date/time data. level: ...green) Lights*2 (red) Remaining power Remaining power level: Low. Charge the battery. *1 Your digital camera's power consumption varies greatly depending on the monitor. P -.- - - is working. Under some operating conditions, the camera may turn off without warning when the battery power is displayed on usage and operating conditions. ...