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... the right to update or modify information contained in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Keep this manual in this manual. DIGITAL CAMERA FE-280/X-820/ C-520 Instruction Manual Quick Start Guide Get started using your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Button operations Menu operations Printing...
... the right to update or modify information contained in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Keep this manual in this manual. DIGITAL CAMERA FE-280/X-820/ C-520 Instruction Manual Quick Start Guide Get started using your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Button operations Menu operations Printing...
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Read about convenient functions and safety precautions on how to use your camera better Appendix P. 11 P. 17 P. 29 Test out the functions of the camera buttons by following along with the illustrations. Learn how to a computer. Find out more effectively. 2 EN P. 35 P. 42 ...save pictures to print pictures you have taken. Learn about camera operations and how to take better pictures. Contents Quick Start Guide P. 3 Button operations Menu operations Printing pictures Using OLYMPUS Master Getting to know your camera more about the menus that control the functions and settings ...
Read about convenient functions and safety precautions on how to use your camera better Appendix P. 11 P. 17 P. 29 Test out the functions of the camera buttons by following along with the illustrations. Learn how to a computer. Find out more effectively. 2 EN P. 35 P. 42 ...save pictures to print pictures you have taken. Learn about camera operations and how to take better pictures. Contents Quick Start Guide P. 3 Button operations Menu operations Printing pictures Using OLYMPUS Master Getting to know your camera more about the menus that control the functions and settings ...
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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 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.
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..., press the battery lock knob in the marked side first, with the marks toward the battery lock knob. Contact authorized distributors/ service centers. Prepare the camera a.
..., press the battery lock knob in the marked side first, with the marks toward the battery lock knob. Contact authorized distributors/ service centers. Prepare the camera a.
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If you can take pictures without using an xD-Picture Card, the pictures will be recorded in , release slowly, grasp the card, then remove. 56 ( With this camera, you shoot pictures with this camera without inserting the optional xDPicture Card™ (hereinafter referred to "The card" (P. 53). Quick Start Guide EN 5 For details on the card, please refer to as shown, and insert the card straight in until it clicks into place. ( To remove the card, push the card all the way in the internal memory. Notch Contact area 4 Prepare the camera ( Orient the card as "the card").
If you can take pictures without using an xD-Picture Card, the pictures will be recorded in , release slowly, grasp the card, then remove. 56 ( With this camera, you shoot pictures with this camera without inserting the optional xDPicture Card™ (hereinafter referred to "The card" (P. 53). Quick Start Guide EN 5 For details on the card, please refer to as shown, and insert the card straight in until it clicks into place. ( To remove the card, push the card all the way in the internal memory. Notch Contact area 4 Prepare the camera ( Orient the card as "the card").
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... people. b. Suitable for taking pictures. h B E f R This function reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject, or camera shake when taking pictures of the arrow pad is displayed if the date and time are not set. ( To turn on the... camera in the supplied X Y instruction manual. Hint O The directions of a landscape. Quick Start Guide When shooting still pictures When shooting movies Still picture shooting modes h The camera determines the optimum settings for the shooting conditions automatically. o button Y ...
... people. b. Suitable for taking pictures. h B E f R This function reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject, or camera shake when taking pictures of the arrow pad is displayed if the date and time are not set. ( To turn on the... camera in the supplied X Y instruction manual. Hint O The directions of a landscape. Quick Start Guide When shooting still pictures When shooting movies Still picture shooting modes h The camera determines the optimum settings for the shooting conditions automatically. o button Y ...
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c. Shutter Button (Press Halfway) Place this mark over your subject. 1/1000 F3.1 [] [IN] HQ 3264×2448 4 The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed. When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp lights up, and the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed. EN 9 Horizontal grip Vertical grip Quick Start Guide b. Shoot. Hold the camera. Focus. Take a picture a. Shutter Button (Press Completely) The card access lamp blinks.
c. Shutter Button (Press Halfway) Place this mark over your subject. 1/1000 F3.1 [] [IN] HQ 3264×2448 4 The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed. When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp lights up, and the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed. EN 9 Horizontal grip Vertical grip Quick Start Guide b. Shoot. Hold the camera. Focus. Take a picture a. Shutter Button (Press Completely) The card access lamp blinks.
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... d 3 4 5 Shooting mode Self-timer Flash mode 6 8 [] b c 9 a [IN] HQ 3264×2448 4 7 Macro mode 0 Button operations 1 o button Power on: Camera turns on in shooting mode. • Lens extends • Monitor turns on Turning the camera on and off 2 Shutter button Shooting pictures/movies Shooting still pictures Set the mode dial to stop recording...
... d 3 4 5 Shooting mode Self-timer Flash mode 6 8 [] b c 9 a [IN] HQ 3264×2448 4 7 Macro mode 0 Button operations 1 o button Power on: Camera turns on in shooting mode. • Lens extends • Monitor turns on Turning the camera on and off 2 Shutter button Shooting pictures/movies Shooting still pictures Set the mode dial to stop recording...
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...m to select [SCENE] from 15 available scene modes, according to the desired shooting mode. 3 K button (Shooting) Selecting shooting mode/Turning the camera on in this setting. *2 The focus distance is fixed at approximately 5 m (16.4ft.). *3 The image that has just been taken does not...and index display. • Press to the default settings of the subject. [CAMERA MENU] settings such as [WB], [ISO] cannot be changed . Button operations h Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization This function reduces the blur incurred by selecting a scene mode according to the ...
...m to select [SCENE] from 15 available scene modes, according to the desired shooting mode. 3 K button (Shooting) Selecting shooting mode/Turning the camera on in this setting. *2 The focus distance is fixed at approximately 5 m (16.4ft.). *3 The image that has just been taken does not...and index display. • Press to the default settings of the subject. [CAMERA MENU] settings such as [WB], [ISO] cannot be changed . Button operations h Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization This function reduces the blur incurred by selecting a scene mode according to the ...
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... Press m to compare and select your selection. n Recording movies Audio is recorded with the movie. • During audio recording, only the digital zoom can use the four preview frames to display the shooting guide again. • To change the setting without sound" (P. 21) A This...changing the mode using the shooting guide will change the display. You can be cases in high speed sequential shooting mode automatically. The camera automatically switches to [OFF]. g "R (movies) Recording movies with the selected effect. You can also shoot pictures manually by comparing ...
... Press m to compare and select your selection. n Recording movies Audio is recorded with the movie. • During audio recording, only the digital zoom can use the four preview frames to display the shooting guide again. • To change the setting without sound" (P. 21) A This...changing the mode using the shooting guide will change the display. You can be cases in high speed sequential shooting mode automatically. The camera automatically switches to [OFF]. g "R (movies) Recording movies with the selected effect. You can also shoot pictures manually by comparing ...
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..., and press . • Adjustable from -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV 0.0 + 0.3 + 0.7 + 1.0 Button operations Playback mode: Printing pictures Display a picture to print out in playback mode, connect the camera to the printer, and then press OF/< to your subject.
..., and press . • Adjustable from -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV 0.0 + 0.3 + 0.7 + 1.0 Button operations Playback mode: Printing pictures Display a picture to print out in playback mode, connect the camera to the printer, and then press OF/< to your subject.
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...operations, the buttons and their respective functions are made by following the shooting guide, press m to display the shooting guide screen. RESET IMAGE QUALITY CAMERA MENU SETUP EXIT MENU SCENE SILENT MODE SET OK BACK MENU : Moves back one menu. Menu operations K button (Shooting mode) q button (...the settings are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Top menu (Still picture shooting mode) SETUP menu items RESET IMAGE QUALITY CAMERA MENU SETUP EXIT MENU SCENE SILENT MODE SET OK SETUP 1 MEMORY FORMAT 2 BACKUP 3 ENGLISH PIXEL MAPPING NO BACK MENU SET OK •...
...operations, the buttons and their respective functions are made by following the shooting guide, press m to display the shooting guide screen. RESET IMAGE QUALITY CAMERA MENU SETUP EXIT MENU SCENE SILENT MODE SET OK BACK MENU : Moves back one menu. Menu operations K button (Shooting mode) q button (...the settings are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Top menu (Still picture shooting mode) SETUP menu items RESET IMAGE QUALITY CAMERA MENU SETUP EXIT MENU SCENE SILENT MODE SET OK SETUP 1 MEMORY FORMAT 2 BACKUP 3 ENGLISH PIXEL MAPPING NO BACK MENU SET OK •...
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... [LOW] or [HIGH], and press . • The menu item is set and the previous menu is displayed in [SETUP]. RESET IMAGE QUALITY CAMERA MENU SETUP 3 Press ON to the page display. The selected item is displayed. Press m repeatedly to the item selection screen, press Y or . ... OK Shooting mode menu 1 4CAMERA MENU IMAGE QUALITY WB 4 ISO R (movies) PANORAMA* 2 CAMERA RESET MENU SETUP FINE ZOOM AF MODE R (still pictures) EXIT MENU SCENE SILENT MODE SET OK 5 * An Olympus xD-Picture Card is displayed when there are more menu items on this screen to move the...
... [LOW] or [HIGH], and press . • The menu item is set and the previous menu is displayed in [SETUP]. RESET IMAGE QUALITY CAMERA MENU SETUP 3 Press ON to the page display. The selected item is displayed. Press m repeatedly to the item selection screen, press Y or . ... OK Shooting mode menu 1 4CAMERA MENU IMAGE QUALITY WB 4 ISO R (movies) PANORAMA* 2 CAMERA RESET MENU SETUP FINE ZOOM AF MODE R (still pictures) EXIT MENU SCENE SILENT MODE SET OK 5 * An Olympus xD-Picture Card is displayed when there are more menu items on this screen to move the...
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...AUTO 50/100/200/400/ 800/1600 Sensitivity is adjusted automatically for daylight shooting of each scene. The higher the value, the better the camera's light sensitivity and ability to shoot with still pictures OFF /ON 20 EN When activated [ON], the... camera will be changed to the situation" (P. 12) 4 CAMERA MENU WB Adjusting the color of a picture AUTO 5 3 1 w x y The white balance is automatically adjusted according to best suit the situation. Function R (still pictures) R (movies) ...
...AUTO 50/100/200/400/ 800/1600 Sensitivity is adjusted automatically for daylight shooting of each scene. The higher the value, the better the camera's light sensitivity and ability to shoot with still pictures OFF /ON 20 EN When activated [ON], the... camera will be changed to the situation" (P. 12) 4 CAMERA MENU WB Adjusting the color of a picture AUTO 5 3 1 w x y The white balance is automatically adjusted according to best suit the situation. Function R (still pictures) R (movies) ...
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Only the digital zoom can be used . and then compose your shots so that the edges of the screen,... [ON] (sound is recorded) is selected, the optical zoom cannot be used during shooting and playback (e.g. An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required for up to mute operational sounds during movie recording. The part of the previous picture where... the frame and focus on the provided CD-ROM. You have been taken. iESP The camera determines which edge you create a panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software on it overlaps. • Press to remember what the part in...
Only the digital zoom can be used . and then compose your shots so that the edges of the screen,... [ON] (sound is recorded) is selected, the optical zoom cannot be used during shooting and playback (e.g. An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required for up to mute operational sounds during movie recording. The part of the previous picture where... the frame and focus on the provided CD-ROM. You have been taken. iESP The camera determines which edge you create a panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software on it overlaps. • Press to remember what the part in...
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PERFECT FIX [IN] ALL DIS EDIT LIGHTING FIX REDEYE FIX BACK MENU SET OK ALL DIS EDIT LIGHTING FIX REDEYE FIX Digital image stabilization edit, lighting fix and redeye fix are brightened. VIEW FAVORITE Viewing registered pictures • Select [VIEW FAVORITE] to edit, ... by formatting the internal memory. X : Plays the movie in MY FAVORITE" (P. 24) Note • Registered pictures cannot be erased even by another camera, and previously fixed or edited pictures cannot be corrected. • When fixed pictures are displayed, the picture cannot be fixed. • Some blur may...
PERFECT FIX [IN] ALL DIS EDIT LIGHTING FIX REDEYE FIX BACK MENU SET OK ALL DIS EDIT LIGHTING FIX REDEYE FIX Digital image stabilization edit, lighting fix and redeye fix are brightened. VIEW FAVORITE Viewing registered pictures • Select [VIEW FAVORITE] to edit, ... by formatting the internal memory. X : Plays the movie in MY FAVORITE" (P. 24) Note • Registered pictures cannot be erased even by another camera, and previously fixed or edited pictures cannot be corrected. • When fixed pictures are displayed, the picture cannot be fixed. • Some blur may...
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y ...Rotating pictures +90° / 0° / -90° Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are all pictures Protected pictures cannot be temporarily displayed. 7 ERASE Erasing selected pictures/Erasing all erased by formatting. • Select the picture with ... [ON] with ON to keep. • When erasing pictures in the internal memory, do not insert the card into the camera. • When erasing pictures from the card, insert a card into the camera in advance. You can rotate several frames in succession. y [IN] y [IN] y [IN] EXIT OK EXIT OK EXIT OK +90...
y ...Rotating pictures +90° / 0° / -90° Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are all pictures Protected pictures cannot be temporarily displayed. 7 ERASE Erasing selected pictures/Erasing all erased by formatting. • Select the picture with ... [ON] with ON to keep. • When erasing pictures in the internal memory, do not insert the card into the camera. • When erasing pictures from the card, insert a card into the camera in advance. You can rotate several frames in succession. y [IN] y [IN] y [IN] EXIT OK EXIT OK EXIT OK +90...
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...images registered to "My Favorite" are erased when the internal memory or card is required. BACKUP Copying pictures in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you save printing data (the number of prints and the date... and time information) with this camera. BACK MENU OK GO ALL ERASE Erasing all the pictures in the internal memory ...
...images registered to "My Favorite" are erased when the internal memory or card is required. BACKUP Copying pictures in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you save printing data (the number of prints and the date... and time information) with this camera. BACK MENU OK GO ALL ERASE Erasing all the pictures in the internal memory ...
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... EN 27 When [START] is recommended. Available languages vary depending on the camera, press POWER button. K/q Turning on the camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. You can add other languages to operate this camera. Approximately once a year is displayed, press . Wait at least one...BEEP Adjusting the volume of operation sound when the buttons are pressed OFF (No sound)/ LOW /HIGH 8 Adjusting the volume of camera warning sound OFF (No sound)/ LOW / HIGH SHUTTER SOUND Adjusting the volume of five levels or mute the volume. PIXEL MAPPING ...
... EN 27 When [START] is recommended. Available languages vary depending on the camera, press POWER button. K/q Turning on the camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. You can add other languages to operate this camera. Approximately once a year is displayed, press . Wait at least one...BEEP Adjusting the volume of operation sound when the buttons are pressed OFF (No sound)/ LOW /HIGH 8 Adjusting the volume of camera warning sound OFF (No sound)/ LOW / HIGH SHUTTER SOUND Adjusting the volume of five levels or mute the volume. PIXEL MAPPING ...
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... When no operation has been performed for approximately 10 seconds while in the file name. Multi-connector Connector cover Connect to the region where the camera is displayed on a TV NTSC /PAL The factory default settings differ according to the TV's video input (yellow) and audio input (white) ...terminals. Y M D TIME Y / M / D Y-M-D Hour Minute Date formats (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y) • The first two digits of switching to video input, refer to the TV. CANCEL MENU Cancels the setting VIDEO OUT Playing back pictures on the TV. Check the video...
... When no operation has been performed for approximately 10 seconds while in the file name. Multi-connector Connector cover Connect to the region where the camera is displayed on a TV NTSC /PAL The factory default settings differ according to the TV's video input (yellow) and audio input (white) ...terminals. Y M D TIME Y / M / D Y-M-D Hour Minute Date formats (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y) • The first two digits of switching to video input, refer to the TV. CANCEL MENU Cancels the setting VIDEO OUT Playing back pictures on the TV. Check the video...