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EN 3 Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Attach the strap Quick Start Guide ( Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. 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.
EN 3 Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Attach the strap Quick Start Guide ( Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. 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.
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...: Approx. 5 hours) ( Battery comes partially charged. b. 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 lock knob in the marked side... first, with the marks toward the battery lock knob. Charge the battery. Do not use force. Damage to remove it. Prepare the camera...
...: Approx. 5 hours) ( Battery comes partially charged. b. 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 lock knob in the marked side... first, with the marks toward the battery lock knob. Charge the battery. Do not use force. Damage to remove it. Prepare the camera...
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...you save printing data (the number of prints and the date and time information) with this camera. SEL. BACKUP Copying pictures in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on the card. Check that the card is inserted ...OUT POWER SAVE * A card is charged before formatting. • Make sure there is no card inserted in the camera when formatting the internal memory. • Be sure that the battery is required. BACK MENU OK GO ALL ERASE Erasing all the pictures in the internal memory. • It takes ...
...you save printing data (the number of prints and the date and time information) with this camera. SEL. BACKUP Copying pictures in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on the card. Check that the card is inserted ...OUT POWER SAVE * A card is charged before formatting. • Make sure there is no card inserted in the camera when formatting the internal memory. • Be sure that the battery is required. BACK MENU OK GO ALL ERASE Erasing all the pictures in the internal memory. • It takes ...
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.... • Use a computer 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 the following operations. For newer operating systems...
.... • Use a computer 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 the following operations. For newer operating systems...
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... displayed. 6 Click "OK". • The updating the camera window is displayed. 7 Click "Add Language" in the updating camera display. • The "Add Display Language of languages Please take care that your battery is fully charged! 1 Make sure that your camera. Using OLYMPUS Master To increase the number of Camera" window is displayed. 8 Click and select a language...
... displayed. 6 Click "OK". • The updating the camera window is displayed. 7 Click "Add Language" in the updating camera display. • The "Add Display Language of languages Please take care that your battery is fully charged! 1 Make sure that your camera. Using OLYMPUS Master To increase the number of Camera" window is displayed. 8 Click and select a language...
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.... 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 left on for 12 minutes, it by following the shooting ...it to a shooting mode other buttons to restore the camera from the camera and wait until the camera has sufficiently cooled. Press o to turn on . The camera's internal temperature increases. • With prolonged camera use , however this occurs, remove the battery from sleep mode before taking several pictures (Lit) Wait...
.... 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 left on for 12 minutes, it by following the shooting ...it to a shooting mode other buttons to restore the camera from the camera and wait until the camera has sufficiently cooled. Press o to turn on . The camera's internal temperature increases. • With prolonged camera use , however this occurs, remove the battery from sleep mode before taking several pictures (Lit) Wait...
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If the battery is in the camera for a short period of purchase. When the subject is difficult to ...the monitor lights, allowing you want to shoot (by pressing the shutter button halfway, and then return the camera to the horizontal position while keeping the button pressed halfway and take the picture. The green lamp on ... area in the center of the frame Subject without the battery for the subject to enter the frame. If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using the camera. g "Shutter button Shooting pictures/movies" (P. 11)...
If the battery is in the camera for a short period of purchase. When the subject is difficult to ...the monitor lights, allowing you want to shoot (by pressing the shutter button halfway, and then return the camera to the horizontal position while keeping the button pressed halfway and take the picture. The green lamp on ... area in the center of the frame Subject without the battery for the subject to enter the frame. If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using the camera. g "Shutter button Shooting pictures/movies" (P. 11)...
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...blinking. Card access lamp Lit (red): Shooting mode Lit (green): Playback mode Unlit: Power is not locked. • Release your camera better Extending the useful life of the battery • Performing any of an item that has already been set: [%] and [#], etc. • Items that cannot be set...selectable from the menus when using the zoom • To minimize the battery consumption, set because you are attempting to view pictures on the subject and press the shutter button halfway again. Lamp indicators This camera uses several lamps to know your finger from the shutter button, re...
...blinking. Card access lamp Lit (red): Shooting mode Lit (green): Playback mode Unlit: Power is not locked. • Release your camera better Extending the useful life of the battery • Performing any of an item that has already been set: [%] and [#], etc. • Items that cannot be set...selectable from the menus when using the zoom • To minimize the battery consumption, set because you are attempting to view pictures on the subject and press the shutter button halfway again. Lamp indicators This camera uses several lamps to know your finger from the shutter button, re...
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Writing 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 POWER OFF MEMORY FORMAT SET... any new data. Before erasing, download important pictures to edit the pictures. If that cannot be used. The battery is not connected to a computer. Select [MEMORY FORMAT] [YES] and press . The camera is empty. Disconnect the camera and connect it cannot be played back on the...
Writing 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 POWER OFF MEMORY FORMAT SET... any new data. Before erasing, download important pictures to edit the pictures. If that cannot be used. The battery is not connected to a computer. Select [MEMORY FORMAT] [YES] and press . The camera is empty. Disconnect the camera and connect it cannot be played back on the...
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... other type of purchase. If the camera is left dirty. Battery and charger ( This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B/LI-40B). Lens: • Blow dust off without displaying the battery level warning. ( The rechargeable battery is well ventilated. • Periodically, insert the battery and test the camera functions. Note • Do not use a cloth soaked...
... other type of purchase. If the camera is left dirty. Battery and charger ( This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B/LI-40B). Lens: • Blow dust off without displaying the battery level warning. ( The rechargeable battery is well ventilated. • Periodically, insert the battery and test the camera functions. Note • Do not use a cloth soaked...
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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.... Card access lamp Appendix EN 53 The number of recordable pictures can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a card with a larger capacity. 1 Index area You can use this space to write the contents of the accessories The card Pictures...
... 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.... Card access lamp Appendix EN 53 The number of recordable pictures can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a card with a larger capacity. 1 Index area You can use this space to write the contents of the accessories The card Pictures...
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... with wet hands. ( Do not leave the camera in places where it . • Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which could easily catch on people (infants, small children, etc.) at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of another child. • Accidentally being injured by Olympus. This could cause a momentary loss of vision...
... with wet hands. ( Do not leave the camera in places where it . • Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which could easily catch on people (infants, small children, etc.) at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of another child. • Accidentally being injured by Olympus. This could cause a momentary loss of vision...
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... prolonged use. CAUTION • Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for a long period. Do not twist the camera. • Do not touch electric contacts on cameras. • Do not leave the camera pointed directly at all instructions regarding the use or storage: ...attention immediately. • Always store batteries out of the reach of the camera with weatherproof designs, read their terminals, carefully follow all times. • To prevent batteries from forming inside the camera. When using the camera. • If a battery leaks fluid onto your eyes immediately ...
... prolonged use. CAUTION • Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for a long period. Do not twist the camera. • Do not touch electric contacts on cameras. • Do not leave the camera pointed directly at all instructions regarding the use or storage: ...attention immediately. • Always store batteries out of the reach of the camera with weatherproof designs, read their terminals, carefully follow all times. • To prevent batteries from forming inside the camera. When using the camera. • If a battery leaks fluid onto your eyes immediately ...
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...or limitation of liability for the monitor is a good idea to this manual. Olympus assumes no responsibility for a long period. • When operating the camera with high-precision technology. A recommended battery may not be restored after it has not been used for consequential or incidental... damages, so the above limitations may result. When you . • Olympus reserves all rights to occasionally place it is made with battery power at low temperatures may be uniform in the camera, the edges may violate applicable copyright laws. otherwise the image may become vague...
...or limitation of liability for the monitor is a good idea to this manual. Olympus assumes no responsibility for a long period. • When operating the camera with high-precision technology. A recommended battery may not be restored after it has not been used for consequential or incidental... damages, so the above limitations may result. When you . • Olympus reserves all rights to occasionally place it is made with battery power at low temperatures may be uniform in the camera, the edges may violate applicable copyright laws. otherwise the image may become vague...
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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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... pictures 17 16 15 14 HQ 13 320×240 12 10 '07.12.10 12:30 8 100-0004 7 00:00 / 00:36 6 Movies Item 1 Battery check 2 Silent mode Indications e = full power, f = low power U Ref.
... pictures 17 16 15 14 HQ 13 320×240 12 10 '07.12.10 12:30 8 100-0004 7 00:00 / 00:36 6 Movies Item 1 Battery check 2 Silent mode Indications e = full power, f = low power U Ref.
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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...