FE-120 Advanced Manual (English)
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... the menus 19 How to read the procedure pages 21 2 Tips before you start taking pictures 22 Holding the camera 23 If correct focus cannot be obtained 24 How to focus (focus lock 24 Subjects that are difficult to focus on 25 Record mode 26 Still picture record modes 26 Movie record...34 Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation 35 Selecting scene modes by subject (SCENE SELECT 37 Zooming in on a distant subject 39 Using the digital zoom 40 Taking close-up pictures (macro/super macro) 41 Flash shooting 42 Adjusting picture brightness (exposure compensation 44 4
... the menus 19 How to read the procedure pages 21 2 Tips before you start taking pictures 22 Holding the camera 23 If correct focus cannot be obtained 24 How to focus (focus lock 24 Subjects that are difficult to focus on 25 Record mode 26 Still picture record modes 26 Movie record...34 Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation 35 Selecting scene modes by subject (SCENE SELECT 37 Zooming in on a distant subject 39 Using the digital zoom 40 Taking close-up pictures (macro/super macro) 41 Flash shooting 42 Adjusting picture brightness (exposure compensation 44 4
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... of contrast is to use the focus lock. 2 How to focus (focus lock) 1 Position the AF target mark on the subject you start taking pictures If correct focus cannot be obtained The camera automatically detects the focus target in the frame. The camera may fail to determine subjects with lower contrast... than the surroundings or with an area of the criteria it uses to detect the subject. Release your shot. AF target mark • When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp lights. ...
... of contrast is to use the focus lock. 2 How to focus (focus lock) 1 Position the AF target mark on the subject you start taking pictures If correct focus cannot be obtained The camera automatically detects the focus target in the frame. The camera may fail to determine subjects with lower contrast... than the surroundings or with an area of the criteria it uses to detect the subject. Release your shot. AF target mark • When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp lights. ...
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... shot and then take the picture. 25 If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using the focus lock function by pressing the shutter button halfway, then return the camera to focus on an object with low contrast The green lamp lights, but the subject cannot be... without vertical lines Subjects at different distances Fast-moving subject The subject is not in the center of the frame In these cases, focus (focus lock) on 2 Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly.
... shot and then take the picture. 25 If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using the focus lock function by pressing the shutter button halfway, then return the camera to focus on an object with low contrast The green lamp lights, but the subject cannot be... without vertical lines Subjects at different distances Fast-moving subject The subject is not in the center of the frame In these cases, focus (focus lock) on 2 Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly.
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Card lock Index area Notch The position of the card inserted correctly 31 Using a card Card cover 2 (Inserting the card 4 Orient the card as shown, and insert ... is not inserted fully, data may not be written to the card. Tips before you start taking pictures 2 Open the card cover. 3 Open the card lock.
Card lock Index area Notch The position of the card inserted correctly 31 Using a card Card cover 2 (Inserting the card 4 Orient the card as shown, and insert ... is not inserted fully, data may not be written to the card. Tips before you start taking pictures 2 Open the card cover. 3 Open the card lock.
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Tips before you start taking pictures Using a card (Removing the card 4 Push the card all the way in and release slowly. • The card protrudes slightly and stops. 2 Caution Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot. • Grasp the card and remove. 5 Close the card lock. • Close the card lock or else the card cover does not close. 6 Close the card cover. 32
Tips before you start taking pictures Using a card (Removing the card 4 Push the card all the way in and release slowly. • The card protrudes slightly and stops. 2 Caution Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot. • Grasp the card and remove. 5 Close the card lock. • Close the card lock or else the card cover does not close. 6 Close the card cover. 32
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...for taking pictures of gatherings. Beach Optimum for taking pictures on a subject that is close, the zoom is slow, stabilize the camera before taking pictures. * Sunset* Optimum for taking pictures. 37 This mode reproduces reds and yellows vibrantly. Since the shutter speed is... locked to focus on the snowfields. This mode reproduces the colors of yourself while holding the camera. Since the shutter speed is set to wide-angle, and cannot be changed. H Indoor Optimum...
...for taking pictures of gatherings. Beach Optimum for taking pictures on a subject that is close, the zoom is slow, stabilize the camera before taking pictures. * Sunset* Optimum for taking pictures. 37 This mode reproduces reds and yellows vibrantly. Since the shutter speed is... locked to focus on the snowfields. This mode reproduces the colors of yourself while holding the camera. Since the shutter speed is set to wide-angle, and cannot be changed. H Indoor Optimum...
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... the movie is recorded in the internal memory or card, the remaining recording time (P. 27) is displayed, and the camera is displayed on the camera. Additional shooting functions Recording movies This function is automatically maintained even if the subject moves, but the focus and zoom are... locked. If the distance to the subject changes, you may become exhausted quickly during recording. Try formatting the internal memory or card with your camera before continuing recording. These movies can be used up, recording stops...
... the movie is recorded in the internal memory or card, the remaining recording time (P. 27) is displayed, and the camera is displayed on the camera. Additional shooting functions Recording movies This function is automatically maintained even if the subject moves, but the focus and zoom are... locked. If the distance to the subject changes, you may become exhausted quickly during recording. Try formatting the internal memory or card with your camera before continuing recording. These movies can be used up, recording stops...
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... depends on how much battery power remains. Approx. 14 frames at the first frame. Whether or not all of the shots are locked at 1.2 frames/sec. (in succession. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you have taken. j OFF • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. Sequential shooting... does not fire during sequential shooting. • If the battery power is low and the battery check blinks during sequential shooting, shooting stops and the camera starts saving the picture you release the button. Additional shooting functions 48
... depends on how much battery power remains. Approx. 14 frames at the first frame. Whether or not all of the shots are locked at 1.2 frames/sec. (in succession. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you have taken. j OFF • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. Sequential shooting... does not fire during sequential shooting. • If the battery power is low and the battery check blinks during sequential shooting, shooting stops and the camera starts saving the picture you release the button. Additional shooting functions 48
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...; To stop shooting while in the photograph. 1 Press bY. • The self-timer settings screen is attempted in self-timer mode, the camera shoots 5 frames at most regardless of the setting. SELECT GO OK 3 Press the shutter button fully to take pictures using the self-timer. ...49 Y OFF A photo ON is 4 pressed. After blinking for taking pictures when you take the picture. • Pressing the shutter button halfway locks the focus and exposure. • The self-timer lamp lights for self-timer shooting. Note • If sequential shooting is displayed. Self-timer...
...; To stop shooting while in the photograph. 1 Press bY. • The self-timer settings screen is attempted in self-timer mode, the camera shoots 5 frames at most regardless of the setting. SELECT GO OK 3 Press the shutter button fully to take pictures using the self-timer. ...49 Y OFF A photo ON is 4 pressed. After blinking for taking pictures when you take the picture. • Pressing the shutter button halfway locks the focus and exposure. • The self-timer lamp lights for self-timer shooting. Note • If sequential shooting is displayed. Self-timer...
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...108 The monitor is not possible. Turn the camera off and wait until it dries on again. Set the date/time. Use the focus lock to see. P. 76 The camera has been left without batteries. before turning it on Aiming the camera at a bright subject in the maximum wide ...position, use the super macro mode. pictures. If the camera is left without batteries for 3 days,...
...108 The monitor is not possible. Turn the camera off and wait until it dries on again. Set the date/time. Use the focus lock to see. P. 76 The camera has been left without batteries. before turning it on Aiming the camera at a bright subject in the maximum wide ...position, use the super macro mode. pictures. If the camera is left without batteries for 3 days,...
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...If the center of focus. fingers away from the flash. Higher shutter speeds are used . A subject unsuited to AF Use the focus lock to [OFF]. The flash was out of Shoot within the flash working range of recorded images Possible cause Corrective action Ref. P. 23... The subject was set to remove dust. Adjust the exposure compensation toward minus (-). Camera movement occurs easily with a lens cleaner to [#]. The sequential shooting mode was taken. card can be played back. P. 24 was used ...
...If the center of focus. fingers away from the flash. Higher shutter speeds are used . A subject unsuited to AF Use the focus lock to [OFF]. The flash was out of Shoot within the flash working range of recorded images Possible cause Corrective action Ref. P. 23... The subject was set to remove dust. Adjust the exposure compensation toward minus (-). Camera movement occurs easily with a lens cleaner to [#]. The sequential shooting mode was taken. card can be played back. P. 24 was used ...
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...precision technology contained in this camera. • When operating the camera with battery power at low temperatures, try to keep the camera and spare batteries as warm as bathrooms or in the camera's manual. Safety Precautions Caution for use only with Olympus digital cameras. This may cause lens ...; In sandy or dusty environments. • Near flammable items or explosives. • In wet places, such as possible. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other device. • Always charge NiMH batteries (included in some areas) (2 or 4) together. • Do not use ...
...precision technology contained in this camera. • When operating the camera with battery power at low temperatures, try to keep the camera and spare batteries as warm as bathrooms or in the camera's manual. Safety Precautions Caution for use only with Olympus digital cameras. This may cause lens ...; In sandy or dusty environments. • Near flammable items or explosives. • In wet places, such as possible. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other device. • Always charge NiMH batteries (included in some areas) (2 or 4) together. • Do not use ...
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... 10 12 13 Movie Item 1 Shooting mode Indications P, h, N, I, J, K, L, |, = 2 Exposure compensation -2.0 - +2.0 3 Battery check e = full power, f = low power 4 Green lamp 5 Flash stand-by Flash charge { = Auto Focus Lock # (Lights) # (Blinks) 6 Macro mode & Super macro mode % 7 Flash mode !, #, $ 8 Sequential shooting j 9 Self-timer Y 10 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2, SQ 11 Image size 2816...
... 10 12 13 Movie Item 1 Shooting mode Indications P, h, N, I, J, K, L, |, = 2 Exposure compensation -2.0 - +2.0 3 Battery check e = full power, f = low power 4 Green lamp 5 Flash stand-by Flash charge { = Auto Focus Lock # (Lights) # (Blinks) 6 Macro mode & Super macro mode % 7 Flash mode !, #, $ 8 Sequential shooting j 9 Self-timer Y 10 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2, SQ 11 Image size 2816...
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... Card 27, 29, 30 CCD 75, 122 Close-up playback U 54 Cloudy day 3 46 Compression 26 10 CUISINE G 38 D Date and time X 76 DCF 122 DIGITAL ZOOM 40 Direct printing 78 DPOF 85, 122 E EDIT 61, 62 Error codes 84, 108 ESP metering 122 EV 44, 122 Exposure 122 Exposure compensation...-in flash 42 FIREWORKS 37 Flash charging 43 Flash mode 13, 42 Flash off 42 Flash stand-by 43 Fluorescent lamp 46 Focus 25 Focus lock 24 Folder name 74 Format 68 FORMAT I 68 H HQ 26, 28 I Image size 26, 123 INDEX 61 Index display G 54, 55 INDOOR H 37 Information display...
... Card 27, 29, 30 CCD 75, 122 Close-up playback U 54 Cloudy day 3 46 Compression 26 10 CUISINE G 38 D Date and time X 76 DCF 122 DIGITAL ZOOM 40 Direct printing 78 DPOF 85, 122 E EDIT 61, 62 Error codes 84, 108 ESP metering 122 EV 44, 122 Exposure 122 Exposure compensation...-in flash 42 FIREWORKS 37 Flash charging 43 Flash mode 13, 42 Flash off 42 Flash stand-by 43 Fluorescent lamp 46 Focus 25 Focus lock 24 Folder name 74 Format 68 FORMAT I 68 H HQ 26, 28 I Image size 26, 123 INDEX 61 Index display G 54, 55 INDOOR H 37 Information display...
FE-120 Basic Manual (English, Français, Español, Português)
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Focus 1 Using the monitor, place the AF target mark over your subject. c. Zoom Zoom out: or Zoom in: En b. Green lamp (Half-pressed) HQ 2816 2112 5 HQ 2816 2112 5 HQ 2816 2112 5 AF target mark Shutter button 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway to take the picture. (Pressed completely) Shutter button 6 d4271_basic_e.fm Page 6 Monday, July 4, 2005 10:33 PM 2 TAKE A PICTURE a. Take the picture Press the shutter button completely to lock focus. The green lamp indicates focus is locked.
Focus 1 Using the monitor, place the AF target mark over your subject. c. Zoom Zoom out: or Zoom in: En b. Green lamp (Half-pressed) HQ 2816 2112 5 HQ 2816 2112 5 HQ 2816 2112 5 AF target mark Shutter button 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway to take the picture. (Pressed completely) Shutter button 6 d4271_basic_e.fm Page 6 Monday, July 4, 2005 10:33 PM 2 TAKE A PICTURE a. Take the picture Press the shutter button completely to lock focus. The green lamp indicates focus is locked.
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.... Erase all pictures 1 While in playback mode, press Z and select [MODE MENU] > [MEMORY (CARD)] > [ALL ERASE]. 2 Select [YES], and press Z. • All the pictures are locked at the first frame. Top menu in succession. j Sequential shooting Takes still pictures in P mode j En MODE MENU SCENE SELECT K Image quality Choose from 10...
.... Erase all pictures 1 While in playback mode, press Z and select [MODE MENU] > [MEMORY (CARD)] > [ALL ERASE]. 2 Select [YES], and press Z. • All the pictures are locked at the first frame. Top menu in succession. j Sequential shooting Takes still pictures in P mode j En MODE MENU SCENE SELECT K Image quality Choose from 10...
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d4271_basic_e.fm Page 16 Monday, July 4, 2005 10:33 PM Select a language You can select a language for on the area where you purchased this camera. 1 Press Z and select [MODE MENU] > [SETUP] > [W]. 2 Select a language and press Z. shooting mode 1 2 31 2 3 54 P 6 7 +2.0 5 14 6... compensation 3 Battery check 4 Green lamp Indications P, h, N, I, J, K, L, |, = -2.0 - +2.0 e = full power, f = low power { = Auto Focus Lock 16 ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUES En SELECT GO OK Monitor symbols & icons Monitor - Available languages vary depending on -screen display.
d4271_basic_e.fm Page 16 Monday, July 4, 2005 10:33 PM Select a language You can select a language for on the area where you purchased this camera. 1 Press Z and select [MODE MENU] > [SETUP] > [W]. 2 Select a language and press Z. shooting mode 1 2 31 2 3 54 P 6 7 +2.0 5 14 6... compensation 3 Battery check 4 Green lamp Indications P, h, N, I, J, K, L, |, = -2.0 - +2.0 e = full power, f = low power { = Auto Focus Lock 16 ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUES En SELECT GO OK Monitor symbols & icons Monitor - Available languages vary depending on -screen display.
FE-120 Quick Start Guide (English, Português)
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... A PICTURE a. The picture is locked. Macintosh: Double-click the "Installer" icon. 3 Simply follow the on purchase location. b. Connect the camera to set item. P C PRINT...OLYMPUS Master software CD-ROM GETTING STARTED a. Set the date and time 1 Set the mode dial to the Basic & Advanced Manual or visit www.olympusamerica.com/support 1AG6P1P2735-- Quick Start Guide FE-120...Click the "OLYMPUS Master" button. Then press Z button and select X. USB cable 2 Press a/c to select [PC] and press the USB Z button. VH193801 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Digital Camera AA (R6)...
... A PICTURE a. The picture is locked. Macintosh: Double-click the "Installer" icon. 3 Simply follow the on purchase location. b. Connect the camera to set item. P C PRINT...OLYMPUS Master software CD-ROM GETTING STARTED a. Set the date and time 1 Set the mode dial to the Basic & Advanced Manual or visit www.olympusamerica.com/support 1AG6P1P2735-- Quick Start Guide FE-120...Click the "OLYMPUS Master" button. Then press Z button and select X. USB cable 2 Press a/c to select [PC] and press the USB Z button. VH193801 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Digital Camera AA (R6)...