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OLYMPUS
DIGITAL CAMERA
FE-1 15/X-715
Advanced
Manual
Detailed
explanations
of all the
functions
for getting
the most out
of your camera.
Basic Op÷raa o_
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P_ayiHg !L_ack
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T_oubllesI_ooIi_g
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Thank you for purchasing
an Olympus
digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera,
please read these instructions
carefully
to enjoy optimum performance
and a longer service life
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference
•
We recommend
that you take test shots to get accustomed
to your camera
before taking important
photographs.
•
In the interest
of continually
improving
products,
Olympus
reserves the right to update or modify
information
contained
in this manual.
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The images of the LCD screen and iNustrations of the camera used in this manual
may differ from
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  • Page 1 Shoot Hg P_ayiHg !L_ack P_ f_t Hg T_oubllesI_ooIi_g • Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference •...
  • Page 2 • Indications used in this manual A sample page is shown below to explain how to read the instructions in this manual. Look at it carefully before taking or viewing pictures. See the reference pages for further details on how to use the buttons or menus, indicates either shooting mode or playback...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents P. 4 Basic operation P. 7 Tips before start taking pictures P. 17 Shooting P. 27 Playback P. 39 Useful functions P. 5o Printing pictures P. 56 Connecting the camera a computer P. 72 Appendix P. 88 Miscellaneous P.

  • Page 4: Basic Operation

    How to use this manual ............... Composition of the manual ..............1 Basic operation Power on/off ..................Switching between the shooting mode and the playback mode ... 9 How to use the mode dial ..............How to use the direct buttons ............Using the direct buttons ..............

  • Page 5: Playback

    Table of Contents 4 Playback Playing back still pictures ..............Selecting the number of pictures ........... Slideshow _E] ................Picture rotation _ ............... Playing back movies [] ..............Playback on TV ................. VIDEO OUT - Setting the output signal type ....... Protecting pictures o-_ ..............

  • Page 6: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    Table of Contents 7 Connecting the camera to a computer ..Flow ....................Using OLYMPUS Master ..............What is OLYMPUS Master? ............installing OLYMPUS Master ............Connecting the camera to a computer ..........Starting up OLYMPUS Master ............Displaying camera images on a computer ........
  • Page 7 Basic operation Being able to use the buttons effectively is important for operating the digital camera. Just display a menu on the monitor and use the buttons to choose a setting. Familiarize yourself with the buttons and menus before reading the explanations of the various functions.
  • Page 8 Power on: Press the power switch. The lens extends and the subject is displayed on the monitor. The orange lamp lights. The camera is ready for shooting (shooting mode). Power switch Orange lamp Power off: Press the power switch. The camera automatically retracts the lens and turns off.

  • Page 9: Power On/Off

    Power on/off Shooting button (@) Orange tamp GreeL lamp Playback button ((_) Switching to the shooting Switching to the playback mode (Shooting mode) mode (Playback mode) Pressthe(_. Press the @ the shutter button. • The object is displayed • The last taken picture is on the monitor.

  • Page 10: Switching Between The Shooting Mode And The Playback Mode

    This camera is capable of taking still pictures and movies. Use the mode dial to switch between shooting modes before taking pictures. When the mode dial is set to a mode, the explanation for that mode is displayed the monitor "5 _ial OAbout...

  • Page 11: How To Use The Mode Dial

    The buttons that can be used in shooting mode and playback mode differ, • Direct buttons in shooting mode ® ©@ The camera switches to playback mode. The shooting mode menu is displayed. This function is for selecting the flash mode.

  • Page 12: How To Use The Direct Buttons

    How to use the direct buttons • Direct buttons in playback mode "5 ®_ The camera switches to shooting mode. The playback mode menu is displayed. This function erases displayed pictures.
  • Page 13 How to use the direct buttons Basic functions can be easily operated using the direct buttons. Use the arrow pad and (_) to make settings. Follow the buttons displayed on the screen to select and make each setting. How to set the flash mode using _) is shown below. Press (_ in shooting mode.

  • Page 14: Using The Direct Buttons

    The menu is displayed on the monitor when _ is pressed with the camera on. This menu is used to make all camera settings. The menu items displayed in shooting mode and playback mode differ. • _" " Press 0 •...

  • Page 15: How To Use The Menus

    How to use the menus Use the arrow pad and _) to select and set menu items. Follow the buttons displayed on the menu screen and use the arrow pad to make settings. How to use the menus using screens from shooting mode is shown below.

  • Page 16: Using The Menus

    How to use the menus Press • The menu closes, and the camera is ready to shoot, TIPS • Settings made in the menu are saved even if the camera is turned off. • Menu items common to both shooting mode and playback mode apply to the same setting,...
  • Page 17 Tips before you start taking pictures Your pictures are almost guaranteed to come out well just by setting the mode dial to p-AUTOand pressing the shutter button. But occasionally, you can't focus on your subject or the picture doesn't come out the way you want...

  • Page 18: Tips Before You Start Taking Pictures

    The camera automatically detects the focus target in the frame. The level of contrast is one of the criteria it uses to detect the subject. The camera may fail to determine subjects with lower contrast than the surroundings with an area of extremely strong contrast in the frame.

  • Page 19: If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained

    If correct focus cannot be obtained Press the shutter button fully. Shutter button Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly. Subject with Subject w ithan Subject without tow contrast extremelybrightareain vertical lines thecenter o f theframe Subjects at Fast-moving The subject is...

  • Page 20: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On

    You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Select the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a computer, website editing, etc.). For information on the image sizes for each record mode and memory capacity, see the table on P.

  • Page 21: Record Mode

    Record mode Movies are recorded in Motion-JPEG format. Still pictures 2560 × 1920 2560 × 1920 2048 × 1536 640 × 480 Movies 320 × 240 (15 frames/sec.) 85 sec. 48 sec. I60 × I20 (15 frames/sec.) 340 sec. I94 sec. rips •...

  • Page 22: Movie Record Modes

    Record mode Note • The number of storable stilt pictures and movie recording times listed h_ the table are approximate. • The number of storable stitl pictures may change according to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. In certain instances, the number of remaining...

  • Page 23: To Change The Record Mode

    Pictures taken are stored in the internal memory. also use the optional xD-Picture Card (referred to as "card" in this manual) to store pictures. card greater capacity than the internal memory, and so, is able to store more pictures. card is convenient, example, when...

  • Page 24: Recording Pictures

    © Compatible cards • xD-Picture Card (I6 MB to I GB) Note • This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (computer, etc.). Before use, be su re to format the card on this camera.

  • Page 25: Using A Card

    Using a card Holding lock button, slide battery compartment/card cover direction of _, then lift it in butto_(_) direction of _. • Use the ball of your finger to slide the cover• Do not use your fingernail as this could result _n tnjury.
  • Page 26 Using a card • Removing the card Push the card all the way in and release slowly • The card protrudes slightly and stops. - Caution Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.
  • Page 27 Shooting A professional photographer adjusts the exposure to the optimal setting, chooses the best focusing method and even selects the type of film according to the subject. With a digital camera, you don't need to learn how to make difficult settings. Your camera will adjust the settings for you! All you have to do is choose a scene mode according to whether you are taking a...
  • Page 28 Use the mode dia( to switch between shooting modes before taking pictures. You can take pictures with the optimum settings by setting the mode dial according to the shooting conditions or purpose. O Shootinq mode P=AUT0 Program Auto Suitable for general situations. The camera automatically uses sett)ngs that captures the scene in its natural colors.

  • Page 29: Selecting A Shooting Mode According To The Situation

    Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation _:_ Movie Records movies. As the focus is locked while recording, be sure to keep the distance between the camera and subject constant to avoid losing focus. Audio recording not available. [_"Recording movies"...
  • Page 30 Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 2.8x magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 38 mm - 106 mm on a 35 mm camera). By combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom, zoom magnification can be increased to a maximum of approximately 12x.

  • Page 31: Zooming In On A Distant Subject

    : Use when shooting subjects close to you Macro shooting (W: 20 cm to 50 cm (0.7 ft. to 1.6 ft.)/T: 50 cm to 90 cm (1.6 ft. to 3.0 ft.)). Regular photographs can be taken, but the camera may take time to focus on distant subjects. Super macro shooting (s,_) Use when shooting...

  • Page 32: Taking Close-Up Pictures (Macro/Super Macro)_,_ S

    Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. Flash working range: W (max.): Approx. 0.2 m to 3.8 m (0.7 ft. to I2.5 ft.) T (max.) : Approx. 0.5 m to 2.2 m (1.6 ft. to 7.2 ft.) Auto-flash (No indication) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.

  • Page 33: Flash Shooting

    Flash shooting • The flash settings screen is displayed. IL-_'"How to use the direct buttons" (P. tl) Select flash mode, press Press ®. • You can also set by pressing repeatedly. mark Press the shutter button halfway. £ • In conditions where the flash wi!l fire, _. lights (flash stand-by).
  • Page 34 You can record movies with this camera. You can playback the recorded movies with this camera. Sound can not be recorded. The focus and zoom are locked. If the distance to the subject changes, focus may be compromised. Turn the mode dial to _:>.

  • Page 35: Recording Movies

    This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures when you want to be included in the photograph. • The self-timer settings screen is displayed.

  • Page 36: Self-Timer Shooting

    You can take advantage of panorama shooting with an Olympus Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software. The part of the previous picture where it will be joined to the next picture does not remain in the frame on the edge of the screen.

  • Page 37: Panorama Shooting

    Press _ to exit panorama shooting. Note • Panorama mode can only be used when there is a card in the camera. Panorama mode is only available with Olympus cards. • [PANORAMA] is not available in [] mode. • During panorama shooting, the flash is not available.
  • Page 38 This function allows you to make changes to the exposure setting. You can adjust the exposure in the range of +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Press _1_. • The setting screen for the exposure compensation is displayed. Press<::}[>tomake adjustments, and pressQ.

  • Page 39: Adjusting Picture Brightness (Exposure Compensation) []

    Playback With film-type cameras, you cannot see the pictures you have taken until the film has been developed. And aren't you sometimes disappointed with the results when you do eventually see them? Pictures d blurred scenery or someone with their eyes shut. Or maybe you took several pictures of the same scene because you weren't sure whether they would come out or not.
  • Page 40 When a card is in the camera, a picture from the card is displayed. To play back pictures from the internal memory, remove the card. Press • The green lamp on the camera lights. • The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor (single-frame playback).

  • Page 41: Playing Back Still Pictures

    Playing back still pictures This function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4 and 9. • [_;_] • @ IL'4_"How to use the menus" (P. 14) Select [4] or [9], and press • Press _ to exit the menu.
  • Page 42 Playing back still pictures Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you rotate such pictures 90 ° clockwise or counterclockwise so that they are oriented correctly. • [¢._] • @ IL_="How to use the menus" (P. 14) Press <:::}[::>to select the picture...
  • Page 43 Use the arrow pad to display mark picture with "Playing back stil! pictures" (P. 40) Press • The movie is played back. When the movie is finished, the screen returns to playback mode. Elapsed time/Total recording time • Press Q to cancel movie playback. Select [EXIT], and press Q.
  • Page 44 Use the video cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV. Both a still picture and a movie can be played back. Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the camera to the video input...

  • Page 45: Playback On Tv

    Playback on TV You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV's video signal type. Select the video signal type before connecting the camera to the TV. If you select the wrong video signal type, the recorded pictures will not be played back properly on your TV.
  • Page 46 You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all-frame erase function, but they are all erased by formatting. • [O-n] • "-"o_ ILq_"How to use the menus" (P. !4) Press <3E>...
  • Page 47 This function erases recorded pictures. Pictures can be erased either one at a time or all the pictures in the internal memory or card at once. • When you want to erase pictures in the internal memory, do not insert the card.

  • Page 48: Erasing Pictures

    Erasing pictures This function erases al! the pictures in the internal memory or card. • [MEMORY SETUP (CARD SETUP)] • IL"_="How to use the menus" (P. 14) Select [_ALL ERASE], and press Q. Select [YES], and press • All the pictures are erased.
  • Page 49 • To format the card, have it inserted • Before using non-OLYMPUS cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you must format them with this camera All existing data,...

  • Page 50: Useful Functions -50

    Useful functions One of the key features of a digital camera is that you can view the pictures you have taken immediately. But that isn't ali. For instance, you can select the appropriate interface language for when your friends from abroad use the camera; make a back- up of the pictures from your camera to card media;...
  • Page 51 FRAF_CA_S BSPAINOL PORTUGUIES TIPS To increase the number of languages You can add another language to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to the "Heip" guide in the OLYMPUS Master software. E" ,1 !
  • Page 52 This function lets you set the date and time. The date and time is saved with each picture, and is used in the file name. I_ [_)] )- Q IL"_="How to use the menus" (P. 14) Press/_7 to select one of the following date formats: [Y-M-D]...

  • Page 53: Reset

    The camera retains the changed settings even if the power is turned off. To reset the settings to the factory default setting, use the reset function. Press _ RESET. IL-_'"How to use the direct buttons" (P. II) Select [RESET], and press •...
  • Page 54 You can copy (backup) all the image data stored in the internal memory to the card. The image data in the internal memory is not erased by copying it to the card. The optional card is required to use the backup function.

  • Page 55: (Pixel Mapping)

    The camera automatically switches to the sleep mode and stops operating if net used for the specified time period. You can specify the time period before the camera enters sleep mode. The camera activates again by pressing or the shutter button.

  • Page 56: Printing Pictures

    Printing pictures You can print out the pictures you have taken either at a photo store or at home on your own printer. If you go to a photo store, it is a good idea to store the print reservation data on the card first.

  • Page 57: To A Printer

    By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatibie pdnter with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. With the camera connected to the printer, select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera's monitor.

  • Page 58: Direct Printing (Pictbridge)

    Direct printing (PictBridge) Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the printer's port. • For details of how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer's instruction manual.
  • Page 59 Direct printing (PictBridge) " When the camera is connected to a PictBridge- compatible printer, the [PRINT MODE SELECT[ screen is displayed on the monitor. Use this screen to select the print mode. You can choose from the following print modes. Operation guide -- PRINT MODE SELECT] screen...
  • Page 60 Direct printing (PictBridge) Press/_ to select framed unframed, and press :i:iiiii!!!i;! OFF ([_]) The image is printed inside a btank frame. ON (_) The image is printed filling the entire page. Press <3[;> to select the picture want to print, and press Q.
  • Page 61 Direct printing (PictBridge) Press to select framed unframed, press i:iiii:;;iii:!![ OFF (_]) The image is printed inside blank frame. ON (E_) The image is printed filling the entire page. Press <3[;> to select the picture you want to print. • Press W on the zoom button to display the pictures in index format.

  • Page 62: Print Mode

    Direct printing (PictBridge) OSet [MORE] print reservations Press _. • The [PRINT INFO] screen displayed. Press _ to select the item you want to set, and press Press _ select the item, and press Q. _]_x Sets the number of prints. You can select up to I0 prints.

  • Page 63: Exiting Direct Printing

    Direct printing (PictBridge) Select [OK], press • Printing starts. • To cancel printing, select [CANCEL] press C). The [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen will be displayed again. • When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen. _*_'"Exiting direct printing"...
  • Page 64 Direct printing (PictBridge) Press/_ to select framed unframed, press (_). OFF ([_]) The image is printed inside blank frame. ON (El) The image is printed filling the entire page. • The [PRINT] screen is displayed. Select [OK], and press (_). •...
  • Page 65 Direct printing (PictBridge) When you have finished printing, disconnect the camera from the printer. In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, press <3. • The message is displayed. REMOVE USB CABLE Remove the USB cable from camera. • The camera turns off. "u Remove the USB cable from...
  • Page 66 Direct printing (PictBridge) (f an error code is displayed on the camera's monitor during direct print setting print)ng, see the foUow)ng table. For more details, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action The camera is not connected Disconnect the camera NO CONNECTION...
  • Page 67 Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/ time information) with the pictures stored on the card. Only the images stored on the card can be reserved to print. Insert a card with recorded pictures into the camera...

  • Page 68: Print Settings (Dpof) Re]

    Print settings (DPOF) TIPS Relation between printing and record mode when shooting The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per inch (dpi). The higher the dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change.
  • Page 69 Print settings (DPOF] You can print one copy of all the images stored on the card. Select whether the print date or time will also be included. You cannot change the number of copies for this feature. If you want to change number, first make the all-frame reservation, and then change...
  • Page 70 Print settings [DPOF) Use this feature to print only selected pictures. It is also used to change the reserved number of prints and the date/time settings. Display the frame you want to print and set the desired number of copies. •...

  • Page 71: Single-Frame Reservation

    Print settings (DPOF) Select [SET], press • Z]_ icon is displayed on the image displayed on the screen. • Press to exit the menu. ,_ icon This function resets all the print reservation data for the pictures stored in the card. To cancel printing individually,...

  • Page 72: Connectingthe Camera To A Computer

    Connectingthe camera to a computer Viewing the pictures you have taken on your computer is just one of the many ways you can enjoy your pictures. You can print out your favorite pictures, use the application software to download your pictures from your camera and edit them or arrange them by date or category, or attach them to e-mail and send them over the...

  • Page 73: The Camera To A Computer

    Using the USB cable provided with your camera, you can connect the camera and computer and download (transfer) the images to your computer using the OLYMPUS Master software, also provided with the camera. Prepare the following items before starting. OLYMPUS...

  • Page 74: On A Computer

    For editing and managing image files, install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. OLYMPUS Master is application software for editing images taken with a digital camera on a computer. Installing it on your computer lets you do the following:...
  • Page 75 For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on the back cover of this manual. • Operating environment Windows Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Professionat/XP Pentium Ill 500MHz or later...

  • Page 76: Using Olympus Master

    Using OLYMPUS Master Note • Operation is only guaranteed on a Macintosh equipped with a built-in USB port. • QuickTime 6 or later and Safari 1.0 or later must be installed. • Be sure to remove the media (drag & drop onto the trash...
  • Page 77 • The OLYMPUS Master installation screen is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions. • When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and click "Yes" to proceed with the installation. • When the "User Information" dialog box is displayed, enter your "Name"...
  • Page 78 Double-click the "Installer" icon. • The OLYMPUS Master installer starts • Follow the on-screen instructions. • When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement displayed, read the agreement and click "Continue" _s[aHe_ then "Agree" to proceed with the installation. • The screen...
  • Page 79 Use the USB cable provided with the camera to connect the camera to your computer. Make sure the camera is turned Orange lamp • The monitor is off. • The green lamp and the orange lamp on the camera are off. •...

  • Page 80: Olympus

    When you connect your digital camera for the first time, the !Photo application starts automatically, so close this application and start OLYMPUS Master. Note • The camera functions are disabled while the camera...

  • Page 81: Starting Up Olympus Master

    Starting up OLYMPUS Master OOLYMPUS Master main menu I_ -- --® ® ® CD "Transfer Images" button Downloads images from the camera or other media. (_ "Browse Images" button Displays the browse window. ® "Online Print" button Displays the Online Print window.
  • Page 82 "_ You can save camera images on your computer. Click "Transfer Images" on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The menu for selecting the source is displayed. Click "From Camera"_. _ ::::: ::: displayed. All the images in the camera are displayed.

  • Page 83: Displaying Camera Images On A Computer

    Displaying camera images on a computer disconnect camera You can disconnect the camera after downloading the images to your computer. Make sure that the orange lamp on the camera has stopped blinking. lamp Make the following preparations for disconnecting the USB cable. Windows 98SE Double-click...

  • Page 84: Viewing Still Pictures And Movies

    Make sure that image data is not being downloaded from the camera and that all applications are closed. Click the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon again and disconnect the cable. Click "Browse Images" on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The "Browse" window is displayed Double-click...

  • Page 85: Printing Pictures

    Pictures can be printed from the photo, index, postcard and calendar menus. The explanation below uses the photo menu. Click "Print Images" on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The print menu is displayed. 8, I...
  • Page 86 Printing pictures Click "Photo" • The "Photo Print" window is displayed• Click "Settings" in the "Photo Print" window. • The printer settings screen is displayed. Make the necessary printer settings. Select a layout and size. • To print the date and time with your image, check the box next to "Print Date", and select between "Date"...

  • Page 87: To Download And Save Images To A Computer Without Using Olympus Master

    To download and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master Click "Print". • Printing starts. • To return to the main menu, click "Menu" in the "Photo Print" window. This camera is compatible with USB mass storage. You can connect...

  • Page 88: Appendix

    Appendix This chapter contains useful information from OLYMPUS. Here you will find what to do when you are stuck or don't understand the meaning of the terms used in this manual. Refer to this section for basic troubleshooting, camera care and a full glossary to understanding...
  • Page 89 There is a problem with This card cannot be used. Insert a the card. new card. CARD ERROR I']q Writing to the card is Read-only setting is applied to the prohibited, card by a PC. WRITE Cancel the setting using the PC. PROTECT There is no empty Insert a card and copy the pictures...
  • Page 90 Troubleshooting • Preparatory operations The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. Press the power switch to turn the camera P. 8 The batteries are loaded Reload the batteries correctly. incorrectly. The batteries Replace the batteries with new ones, or...

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The batteries ran out of Replace the batteries with new ones, or power during shooting charge the batteries. (Wait until the orange while the images were lamp turns off when blinking.) being written to the internal memory or card. (Monitor turns off.) There...

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Panorama mode is set. The flash does not fire in the panorama mode. The battery run time is brief. You are using the Battery performance deteriorates in low camera in a cold temperatures, Keep the camera warm by environment, putting it inside your coat or clothing, The remaining battery When battery consumption fluctuates...
  • Page 93 Troubleshooting • Playback of recorded images The picture is out of focus. A subject unsuited to AF Use focus lock to focus on the subject and P. I8 was taken, then shoot. The camera moved Hold the camera correctly and press the P.
  • Page 94 Troubleshooting The colors of pictures look unnatural. No white in the picture. Include something white in the picture, P. 32 shoot using [_]. Part of the picture is dark. The lens was partly Hold the camera correctly, keeping your P. I8 blocked by your finger or fingers...
  • Page 95 The camera is not recognized by the computer. The computer failed to Disconnect the USB cable from the camera, P. 58 recognize the camera, and connect it again. The USB driver has not Install OLYMPUS Master. P. 75 been installed.
  • Page 96 • Cleaning the camera Exterior: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and wrung well.

  • Page 97: The Battery

    The number of pictures you can take may vary considerably depending on the battery manufacturer and shooting conditions. AA NIMH batteries (rechargeable batteries) Olympus NIMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your charger. • Lithium battery packs...

  • Page 98: Ac Adapter (Optional)

    An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer. An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. AC wall outlet Connector cover _P°wer plug...
  • Page 99 • Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera's manual. • Olympus NiMH batteries (included in some areas) are intended for use only with Olympus digital cameras. Never use these batteries with any other device. • Always charge NiMH batteries (included in some areas) before using them for the first time, or if they have not been used for a long period.

  • Page 100: Safety Precautions

    This is not a malfunction. • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully, or any request from a third person, which are caused by the inappropriate use of this product.
  • Page 101 Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein.
  • Page 102 - Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult your dealer or an experienced radiotTV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC).
  • Page 103 (Charge-Coupled Device) This converts light passing through the lens into electrical signals. On this camera, light is picked up and converted into RGB signals to build a single image. (Design Rule Camera File System) A standard for image files by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology...

  • Page 104: Miscellaneous

    Miscellaneous This chapter contains all the camera functions described in Chapters 1 to 7. Refer here for the lists of the menus. An index also helps you find the pages where a function or item that you are looking for appears.
  • Page 105 • (_ mode _--'- SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 "3 P. 20 BACKUP YES, P. 54 P. 52 _,_'4 P. 51 3LEEP 30sec, lmin, 3min, 10rain P. 55 VIDEO NTSC/PAL P. 45 _MEMORY FORMAT YES, P. 49 (_]FORMAT) _IXEL MAPPING START, EXiT P.
  • Page 106 The functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory. • mode FLASH MODE AUTO (_) is [(_]) _--'- • mode • Common settings Y-M-D 2006.0I .0I .00:00 SLEEP 30sec VIDEO OUT* NTSC or PAL * Setting differs according to the region where the camera is sold. ¢}...
  • Page 107 Zoom (Wide) fixed PANORAMA MEMORY FORMAT CARD FORMAT) RESET BACKUP SLEEP VIDEO •/: Available Not Available...
  • Page 108 Number of storable still pictures ..2I Flash ..........32 Flash charge ........33 Flash mode ,_ ......1 I, 32 OK button _) ......13, I5 Flash mode button (_ ....1 I, 33 OLYMPUS Master ..... 74, 80...

  • Page 109: Index

    Index Orange lamp ........8, 9 USB cable ......58, 73, 79 USB connector ......58, 79 PANORAMA ........36 USB driver ......... 75, 87 PictBridge ......... 57, 103 Picture rotation ¢q ......42 PIXEL MAPPING ......55 VIDEO OUT jack ......44 Pixels ........
  • Page 110 Phone customer support: Tel 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free) Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://vwwvolympuscom/digital OLYMPUS IMAGIING EUROPA GMBH Premises: Wendenstrasse...

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