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DIGITAL CAMERA
C-170
D-425
ENGLISH 2
Shoot and Play!
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M DEUTSCH 74
• 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.
• This manual explains shooting and playback basics. For details on functions, read the
advanced manual. 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.
• The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may differ from the actual product.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Trademarks
• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
• All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or
trademarks of their respective owners.
• The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the “Design
Rule for Camera File System/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
Manual Contents
Specifications ............................................................... 24
Navigation
En Using a computer...
Using the OLYMPUS Master
software on your computer lets you
enjoy editing, viewing, and printing
the pictures downloaded from your
camera.
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Lightning flash with an arrowhead, enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated voltage
points inside the product which could cause a serious electrical shock.
An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in
the documentation provided with the product.
WARNING!
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR
OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.
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General Precautions
Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating
instructions.
Save These Instructions — Save all safety and operating instructions for future
reference.
Heed Warnings — Read carefully and follow all warning labels on the product and
those described in the instructions.
Follow Instructions — Follow all instructions provided with this product.
Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use
only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner,
or any type of organic solvent to clean this product.
Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only
accessories recommended by Olympus.
Water and Moisture — Never use this product around water (near a bathtub,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, swimming pool or in the rain). For
precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the weatherproofing
sections of their manuals.
Safety Precautions
Location — To avoid damage to the product and prevent personal injury, never
place this product on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table or cart. Mount
only on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket. Follow the instructions that describe
how to safely mount the product, and use only the mounting devices
recommended by the manufacturer.
Power Sources — Connect this product only to the power source described on
the product label. If you are not sure about the type of power supply in your
home, consult your local power company. Refer to your operating instructions
for information on using the product with a battery.
Grounding, Polarization — If this product can be used with a specified AC
adapter, the adapter may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line
plug (a plug with one blade wider than the other). This safety feature allows the
plug to fit into the power outlet only one way. If you cannot insert the plug into
the wall outlet, pull it out, reverse it, and then reinsert it. If the plug still fails to
fit, contact an electrician and have the receptacle replaced.
Protecting the Power Cord — The power supply cord should be placed so it will
not be walked on. Never put a heavy object on the power cord or wrap it around En
the leg of a table or chair. Keep the area around the power cord connection
points, at the power outlet, and at the product connection, free of all AC adapter
or accessory power cords.
Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using a specified AC adapter,
remove it from the wall outlet immediately. To avoid damage from unexpected
power surges, always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and
disconnect it from the camera when the camera is not in use.
Overloading — Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, power strips, or
other power connection points with too many plugs.
Foreign Objects, Liquid Spillage — To avoid personal injury caused by fire or
electrical shock from contact with internal high voltage points, never insert a
metal object into the product. Avoid using the product where there is a danger
of spillage.
Heat — Never use or store this product near any heat source such as a radiator,
heat register, stove, or any type of equipment or appliance that generates heat,
including stereo amplifiers.
Servicing — Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Attempting to remove the
covers or disassemble the product, could expose you to dangerous high
voltage points.
Safety Precautions
Damage Requiring Service — If you notice any of the conditions described below
while using a specified AC adapter, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel:
a) Liquid has been spilled onto the product or some other object has fallen into
the product.
b) The product has been exposed to water.
c) The product does not operate normally despite following operating
instructions. Adjust only the controls described in the operating instructions
as improper adjustment of other controls could damage the product and
require extensive repair work by a qualified technician.
d) The product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
e) The product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, make sure that the
service center uses only parts with the same characteristics as the originals, as
recommended by the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitution of parts could
result in fire, electrical shock, or create other hazards.
En Safety Check — Upon completion of servicing or repairs, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in good
working order.
WARNING
( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.
• To avoid causing a fire or explosion, never use the camera near flammable
or explosive gases.
( Do not use the flash on people (infants, small children, etc.) at
close range.
• Use caution when taking flash pictures at close range. When you fire the flash,
you must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects, especially
when taking pictures of infants and small children. Firing the flash too close to
the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision.
Safety Precautions
CAUTION
( Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual
odors, noise, or smoke around it.
• If you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around the camera during
operation, switch it off immediately – and disconnect a specified AC adapter
(if attached). Allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to cool. Take the
camera outdoors, away from flammable objects, and carefully remove the
batteries. Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may cause a
fire or burn your hands. Contact the nearest Olympus service center
immediately.
Safety Precautions
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Safety Precautions
DANGER
• When using NiMH batteries (included in some areas), use only the Olympus
brand NiMH batteries and fitting charger.
• Never heat or incinerate batteries.
• Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from
coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
• Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected
to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc.
• To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all
instructions regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a
battery or modify it in any way, by soldering, etc. En
• Never attempt to connect a battery directly to a power outlet, or to a cigarette
lighter in a vehicle.
• If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold
running water and seek medical attention immediately.
• Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally
swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately.
WARNING
• Keep batteries dry at all times. Never allow them to come into contact with fresh
or salt water.
• To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion,
use only batteries recommended for use with this product.
• Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries,
batteries of different manufacture or capacity, etc.).
• Never attempt to charge alkaline, lithium or CR-V3 lithium battery packs.
• Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions. Never load
the battery with its +/- terminals reversed. Never force the battery into the battery
compartment.
• Do not use batteries if their body is not covered by the insulating sheet or if the
sheet is torn, as this may cause fluid leaks, fire, or injury. Do not use these
batteries even if they were purchased in this condition.
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Safety Precautions
En • If NiMH batteries (included in some areas) are not charged within the specified
time, stop charging them and do not use them.
• Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.
• If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in
any other way during operation, stop using the camera and consult your dealer
or an authorized Olympus service center. Continued use may result in fire or
electric shock.
• If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush
the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid burns
your skin, seek medical attention immediately.
• Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera, never insert
anything (other than the recommended battery) into the battery compartment.
• Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.
CAUTION
• Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks, discoloration,
warping, or any other abnormality.
• The batteries may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, do
not remove it immediately after using the camera.
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Contents vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera.
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Attach the strap as shown.
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Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
Note
Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily catch on
stray objects, causing injury or damage.
Attach the strap correctly as shown above. Olympus is not responsible for any
damages resulting from the strap coming loose due to incorrect attachment.
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Make sure the camera is turned off.
n Slide
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n Close
o Slide
Press down on the center of the cover when sliding.
The battery
In addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the following types of
En battery can be used. Choose the power source best suited to the situation.
(AA (R6) alkaline batteries
When you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) alkaline batteries, which are
easy to obtain anywhere. However, the number of pictures that you can take may vary
considerably depending on the battery manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc.
This camera uses two AA (R6) alkaline batteries.
Important
Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.
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Note
Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are
used.
Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below
causing the batteries to become exhausted quickly.
When the monitor is on in playback mode for an extended period of time.
The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly in shooting mode,
activating the auto focus.
The camera is connected to a computer or printer.
Battery life varies depending on the type of battery, manufacturer, shooting
conditions, etc.
Using exhausted batteries or alkaline batteries may cause the camera to turn
off without displaying the battery level warning.
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Set the mode dial to h and slide the power
switch to ON.
Orange lamp
2288 1712
Note
To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and
stops operating after about 30 seconds of non-operation. The camera
activates again as soon as you press l or the shutter button.
30 minutes after the camera enters sleep mode, the camera turns off
automatically. Turn the camera on to use.
If the camera is continuously used for a long period of time, the internal
temperature of the camera may rise. In such cases, the power may
automatically turn off. Please wait before using again.
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Battery power
The battery check indicator changes according to how much power is
remaining.
Orange lamp
e f
Green lamp
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TAKING A PICTURE
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Compose the picture.
Shutter button
Orange lamp
AF target mark
Position the AF target mark on your
En subject using the monitor.
The taken pictures are stored in the
camera.
Green lamp
# mark
The green lamp on the monitor lights
when the focus and exposure are
locked (Focus lock).
The # mark lights when the flash is
about to fire.
2288 1712
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TAKING A PICTURE
Memory gauge
2288 1712
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Note
Press the shutter button gently. If it is pressed forcefully, the camera may
move causing the picture to blur.
Recorded pictures are saved in the camera regardless of whether the camera
is turned off or the batteries are replaced or removed.
Never open the battery compartment/card cover, remove the batteries or
disconnect the AC adapter while the orange lamp is blinking. Doing so could
destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.
When taking pictures against strong backlight, the area of the picture in
shadow may appear colored.
Memory gauge
Every time you press the shutter button, the memory gauge lights
indicating that the picture you have just taken is being recorded. The
memory gauge changes according to how many pictures the camera is
processing. This indicator is not displayed while recording movies.
a b c d
Shoot Shoot Shoot
Wait
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REVIEWING A PICTURE
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Press k.
Shooting button
Green lamp
Playback button
10 pictures back
4 6
Previous picture Next picture
10 pictures forward
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1
Slide the power switch to OFF.
Power switch
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Specifications
Camera
Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)
Recording system
Still picture : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule
for Camera File system (DCF))
Applicable standards : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image
Matching III, PictBridge
Movie : QuickTime Motion JPEG support
Memory : Internal memory (14 MB)
xD-Picture Card (16 – 512 MB)
Image size : 2,288 × 1,712 pixels (SHQ)
2,288 × 1,712 pixels (HQ)
1,600 × 1,200 pixels (SQ1)
640 × 480 pixels (SQ2)
No. of storable pictures
(when using the : Approx. 4 frames (SHQ)
En internal memory) Approx. 14 frames (HQ)
Approx. 27 frames (SQ1)
Approx. 144 frames (SQ2)
No. of effective pixels : Approx. 4,000,000 pixels
Image pickup device : 1/2.5" CCD solid-state image pickup, 4,190,000
pixels (gross)
Lens : Olympus lens 6.1 mm, f2.8
(equivalent to 36.7 mm lens on a 35mm camera)
Photometric system : Digital ESP metering
Aperture : f2.8, f6.5
Shutter speed : 2 to 1/1,500 sec.
Shooting range : 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to ) (NORMAL)
0.2 m (0.7 ft.) to 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) (macro mode)
Monitor : 1.5" TFT color LCD display, 85,000 pixels
Auto focus : Contrast Detection Method
Outer connector : DC-IN jack, USB connector
Automatic calendar system : 2005 up to 2099
Operating environment
Temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation)/
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage)
Humidity : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage)
Power supply : Two AA (R6) alkaline batteries or two NiMH batteries/
One lithium battery pack (CR-V3)/
Olympus AC adapter (optional)
Dimensions : 101 mm (W) × 51.5 mm (H) × 34.5 mm (D)
(4.0" × 2.0" × 1.4") excluding protrusions
Weight : 120 g (0.26 lb.) without battery and card
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MEMO
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