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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) and the 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
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) and the 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
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...5 hours) ( Battery comes partially charged. Damage to remove it. Insert the battery and an xD-Picture Card (optional). 21 Quick Start Guide 3 4 EN Battery lock knob ( Insert the battery by putting in... the direction of the arrow. Do not use force. Charge the battery. If you insert the battery incorrectly, you will not be able to the battery... exterior (scratches, etc.) may produce heat or an explosion. ( To remove the battery, press the battery...
...5 hours) ( Battery comes partially charged. Damage to remove it. Insert the battery and an xD-Picture Card (optional). 21 Quick Start Guide 3 4 EN Battery lock knob ( Insert the battery by putting in... the direction of the arrow. Do not use force. Charge the battery. If you insert the battery incorrectly, you will not be able to the battery... exterior (scratches, etc.) may produce heat or an explosion. ( To remove the battery, press the battery...
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SEL. Make sure that the card is inserted in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you must format them with the pictures stored on your selection. • To cancel...R on the card. BACKUP Copying pictures in the internal memory. • It takes some time to the card Insert the optional card into the camera. Check that the battery is charged before formatting. • Make sure there is completed, press S. • Select [YES], and press . MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT Formatting...
SEL. Make sure that the card is inserted in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you must format them with the pictures stored on your selection. • To cancel...R on the card. BACKUP Copying pictures in the internal memory. • It takes some time to the card Insert the optional card into the camera. Check that the battery is charged before formatting. • Make sure there is completed, press S. • Select [YES], and press . MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT Formatting...
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... site as a user with administrators' privileges. • Be sure to the computer • Turn off the camera • Open the camera's battery/card compartment cover 36 EN Using OLYMPUS Master Install the OLYMPUS Master software Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with a pre-installed operating system. Failure to do...
... site as a user with administrators' privileges. • Be sure to the computer • Turn off the camera • Open the camera's battery/card compartment cover 36 EN Using OLYMPUS Master Install the OLYMPUS Master software Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with a pre-installed operating system. Failure to do...
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EN 41 Please do not remove any cable or the battery while the camera is downloaded to choose the new language from [SET UP]. 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 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...
EN 41 Please do not remove any cable or the battery while the camera is downloaded to choose the new language from [SET UP]. 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 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...
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...is charging • Wait until the # (flash charge) mark stops blinking before taking pictures The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is not charged • Charge the battery with a soft dry cloth. The mode dial is in the position of R • No ...set it to a shooting mode other buttons to turn on . Wait until the camera has sufficiently cooled. Remove the battery and warm it by following the shooting guide, or turn the camera on the camera. The camera's external temperature may also increase during use , the internal temperature may not be...
...is charging • Wait until the # (flash charge) mark stops blinking before taking pictures The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is not charged • Charge the battery with a soft dry cloth. The mode dial is in the position of R • No ...set it to a shooting mode other buttons to turn on . Wait until the camera has sufficiently cooled. Remove the battery and warm it by following the shooting guide, or turn the camera on the camera. The camera's external temperature may also increase during use , the internal temperature may not be...
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... the shutter button halfway); g "Set the date and time" (P. 7), "X Setting the date and time" (P. 28) The battery has been removed from the time of purchase • No date and time have been set in the camera for a short period of time, the date and time setting will be returned to the factory... the subject is locked. Getting to know your camera better The date and time have not been set The camera has been used in the same condition from the camera • The date and time settings will be reset earlier than this. If the battery is left without vertical lines Subjects at the same...
... the shutter button halfway); g "Set the date and time" (P. 7), "X Setting the date and time" (P. 28) The battery has been removed from the time of purchase • No date and time have been set in the camera for a short period of time, the date and time setting will be returned to the factory... the subject is locked. Getting to know your camera better The date and time have not been set The camera has been used in the same condition from the camera • The date and time settings will be reset earlier than this. If the battery is left without vertical lines Subjects at the same...
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...shooting. Blinking (red): A picture is being recorded, the camera is reading a movie, or images are being saved and render the internal memory or card unusable. • Open the battery/card compartment cover • Remove the battery and the card Green lamp of the monitor Lit: The... 10 seconds, blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is off the camera whenever it is not locked. • Release your camera better Extending the useful life of the battery • Performing any of the following operations when not actually taking pictures can deplete ...
...shooting. Blinking (red): A picture is being recorded, the camera is reading a movie, or images are being saved and render the internal memory or card unusable. • Open the battery/card compartment cover • Remove the battery and the card Green lamp of the monitor Lit: The... 10 seconds, blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is off the camera whenever it is not locked. • Release your camera better Extending the useful life of the battery • Performing any of the following operations when not actually taking pictures can deplete ...
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... connected to edit the pictures. If that cannot be edited or fixed. Charge the battery. Remove the card and wipe the contact area with the selected picture and it again correctly. The camera is prohibited. There is damaged. Replace the ink cartridge in the printer. The internal... pictures. Before erasing, download important pictures to know your camera better 48 EN Monitor indication q CARD ERROR q WRITE PROTECT > MEMORY FULL q CARD FULL L NO PICTURE r PICTURE ERROR r THE IMAGE CANNOT BE EDITED CARD-COVER OPEN g BATTERY EMPTY CARD SETUP xD CARD CLEAN FORMAT SET OK MEMORY SETUP...
... connected to edit the pictures. If that cannot be edited or fixed. Charge the battery. Remove the card and wipe the contact area with the selected picture and it again correctly. The camera is prohibited. There is damaged. Replace the ink cartridge in the printer. The internal... pictures. Before erasing, download important pictures to know your camera better 48 EN Monitor indication q CARD ERROR q WRITE PROTECT > MEMORY FULL q CARD FULL L NO PICTURE r PICTURE ERROR r THE IMAGE CANNOT BE EDITED CARD-COVER OPEN g BATTERY EMPTY CARD SETUP xD CARD CLEAN FORMAT SET OK MEMORY SETUP...
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... purchase. Lens: • Blow dust off without displaying the battery level warning. ( The rechargeable battery is not fully charged at the beach, use . ( The provided rechargeable battery usually takes approximately 5 hours to charge. ( This camera uses a charger specified by Olympus. Note • Avoid leaving the camera in corrosion. Do not use strong solvents such as benzene...
... purchase. Lens: • Blow dust off without displaying the battery level warning. ( The rechargeable battery is not fully charged at the beach, use . ( The provided rechargeable battery usually takes approximately 5 hours to charge. ( This camera uses a charger specified by Olympus. Note • Avoid leaving the camera in corrosion. Do not use strong solvents such as benzene...
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... 4 Memory indicator [IN] HQ 3264×2448 F3.1 1/1000 0.0 ISO 1600 '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 the lamp is indicating that it is being used during shooting and playback operations... accessories The card Pictures can be recorded on the optional card. Use of the card. 2 Contact area The part where the data transferred from the camera enters the card. 1 Compatible cards 2 xD-Picture Card (16MB - 2GB) (Type H/M, Standard) Using the internal memory or card You can confirm on the monitor...
... 4 Memory indicator [IN] HQ 3264×2448 F3.1 1/1000 0.0 ISO 1600 '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 the lamp is indicating that it is being used during shooting and playback operations... accessories The card Pictures can be recorded on the optional card. Use of the card. 2 Contact area The part where the data transferred from the camera enters the card. 1 Compatible cards 2 xD-Picture Card (16MB - 2GB) (Type H/M, Standard) Using the internal memory or card You can confirm on the monitor...
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... own eyes or those of another child. • Accidentally being injured by Olympus. If possible, wear gloves when handling the camera in a low-temperature burn. Battery Handling Precautions Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from the faces of young children and infants to prevent the following : •...hold on stray objects and cause serious damage. This could easily catch on to the camera in places where it is covered (such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc. • Never store batteries where they will get hot. Do not use the charger if it may be subject ...
... own eyes or those of another child. • Accidentally being injured by Olympus. If possible, wear gloves when handling the camera in a low-temperature burn. Battery Handling Precautions Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from the faces of young children and infants to prevent the following : •...hold on stray objects and cause serious damage. This could easily catch on to the camera in places where it is covered (such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc. • Never store batteries where they will get hot. Do not use the charger if it may be subject ...
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... ghosting on the CCD, or may become hot during operation, stop charging them . • Do not use a battery if it on cameras. • Do not leave the camera pointed directly at all instructions regarding the use . Select a cool, dry location for a long period. • To... products with weatherproof designs, read their terminals, carefully follow all times. • To prevent batteries from forming inside the camera. After storage, test the camera by soldering, etc. • If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your skin, seek medical attention immediately. • Never...
... ghosting on the CCD, or may become hot during operation, stop charging them . • Do not use a battery if it on cameras. • Do not leave the camera pointed directly at all instructions regarding the use . Select a cool, dry location for a long period. • To... products with weatherproof designs, read their terminals, carefully follow all times. • To prevent batteries from forming inside the camera. After storage, test the camera by soldering, etc. • If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your skin, seek medical attention immediately. • Never...
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... places, it . • If the battery's terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may change temporarily. When using this manual. Due to use , read the battery's instruction manual carefully before traveling abroad, purchase extra batteries. This is not a malfunction; A battery that infringe upon the rights of Warranty • Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either...
... places, it . • If the battery's terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may change temporarily. When using this manual. Due to use , read the battery's instruction manual carefully before traveling abroad, purchase extra batteries. This is not a malfunction; A battery that infringe upon the rights of Warranty • Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either...
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...(16 MB - 2 GB) (Type H/M, Standard) : 8,000,000 pixels : 1/2.35" CCD (primary color filter), 8,500,000 pixels (gross) : Olympus lens 6.3 to 18.9 mm, f3.1 to 5.9 (equivalent to 36 to 108 mm on a 35 mm camera) : Digital ESP metering : 4 to 1/2000 sec. : 0.6 m (2.0 ft.) to ) (W), 1.0 m (3.2 ft) to ) (T) (normal) 0.1 m (0.3...176;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) Appendix Power requirements Output Charging time Operating environment Temperature Dimensions Weight : AC 100 to 240 V (50 to 60 Hz) 3.2 VA (100 ...
...(16 MB - 2 GB) (Type H/M, Standard) : 8,000,000 pixels : 1/2.35" CCD (primary color filter), 8,500,000 pixels (gross) : Olympus lens 6.3 to 18.9 mm, f3.1 to 5.9 (equivalent to 36 to 108 mm on a 35 mm camera) : Digital ESP metering : 4 to 1/2000 sec. : 0.6 m (2.0 ft.) to ) (W), 1.0 m (3.2 ft) to ) (T) (normal) 0.1 m (0.3...176;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) Appendix Power requirements Output Charging time Operating environment Temperature Dimensions Weight : AC 100 to 240 V (50 to 60 Hz) 3.2 VA (100 ...
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Names of Parts Camera Multi-connector gP. 28, 29, 38 Self-timer lamp gP. 14 o button Zoom lever gP. 11 gP. 15 Flash gP. 14 Strap eyelet gP. 3 Connector ... (Exposure Compensation/Print) gP. 14 Arrow pad (ONXY) gP. 13 Y# button (Flash mode) gP. 14 Monitor gP. 27 X& button (Macro mode) gP. 14 Tripod socket Battery/card compartment cover gP. 4 button (OK) gP. 13 NY button (Self-timer) gP. 14 /S button (Backlight boost/Erase) gP. 15 m button gP. 14...
Names of Parts Camera Multi-connector gP. 28, 29, 38 Self-timer lamp gP. 14 o button Zoom lever gP. 11 gP. 15 Flash gP. 14 Strap eyelet gP. 3 Connector ... (Exposure Compensation/Print) gP. 14 Arrow pad (ONXY) gP. 13 Y# button (Flash mode) gP. 14 Monitor gP. 27 X& button (Macro mode) gP. 14 Tripod socket Battery/card compartment cover gP. 4 button (OK) gP. 13 NY button (Self-timer) gP. 14 /S button (Backlight boost/Erase) gP. 15 m button gP. 14...
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... 13 7 HQ 3264×2448 4 12 20 19 1 3 4 5 7 HQ 16 +2.0 15 14 13 00:36 8 9 10 11 Still pictures 8 10 11 Movies Item 1 Battery check 2 Flash standby Camera movement warning/flash charge 3 Green lamp 4 Silent mode 5 White balance 6 ISO 7 Macro mode Super macro mode 8 Image quality 9 Image size 10 AF target mark...
... 13 7 HQ 3264×2448 4 12 20 19 1 3 4 5 7 HQ 16 +2.0 15 14 13 00:36 8 9 10 11 Still pictures 8 10 11 Movies Item 1 Battery check 2 Flash standby Camera movement warning/flash charge 3 Green lamp 4 Silent mode 5 White balance 6 ISO 7 Macro mode Super macro mode 8 Image quality 9 Image size 10 AF target mark...
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...20 AUTO (WB) WB AUTO 20 Auto flash AUTO 14 Auto focus 43 AV cable 3, 28 B BACKUP 26 Battery 4, 50 Battery charger 3, 4, 50 Battery check 62 BEEP 27 BEHIND GLASS P 12 C CAMERA MENU 20 CANDLE W 12 Card 45, 53 Card access lamp 39, 46, 53 Close-up playback U 16 ...Cloudy day 3 20 Compression 19 Connector cover 28, 38 Continuous recording time 45 CUISINE V 12 CUSTOM PRINT 30 D Date and time X 7, 28, 43 Digital...
...20 AUTO (WB) WB AUTO 20 Auto flash AUTO 14 Auto focus 43 AV cable 3, 28 B BACKUP 26 Battery 4, 50 Battery charger 3, 4, 50 Battery check 62 BEEP 27 BEHIND GLASS P 12 C CAMERA MENU 20 CANDLE W 12 Card 45, 53 Card access lamp 39, 46, 53 Close-up playback U 16 ...Cloudy day 3 20 Compression 19 Connector cover 28, 38 Continuous recording time 45 CUISINE V 12 CUSTOM PRINT 30 D Date and time X 7, 28, 43 Digital...