Olympus CAMEDIA D-490 Zoom, D-490 - 2.1MP Digital Camera, D-490 ZOOM Quick Start Manual
Taking Pictures with Your Olympus D-490 Zoom
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Get Set...
Now, perform the D-490 Zoom’s initial set-up. These are the default camera settings that will
affect every picture you take.
Note: These settings may be changed at any time.
1. Close the lens barrier and press the monitor button to turn the camera and the
monitor on.
2. Press the Menu button to select the items you want to adjust.
This button is located next to the monitor. Once you’ve selected the item, use the Arrow pad
to scroll through your choices and make your adjustments from the following modes:
MOVIE PLAYBACK:
To play movie pictures.
AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK:
To run through all the stored pictures automatically.
NUMBER DISPLAY:
To display the Frame number or File name.
FUNCTION:
To edit out unneeded frames.
CARD SETUP:
ERASE ALL FRAMES:
To erase all stored pictures.
CARD FORMAT:
Select this setting by pressing 䊲䊲 on the Arrow pad, then press the OK button .
Note: Formatting a card erases all existing data on the card, even protected
images.
These images cannot be recovered.
DATE AND TIME:
Enter the year, month and day.
INDEX DISPLAY:
Choose the number of images to be shown in the Index-Display mode: 4, 9, or 16.
MONITOR ADJUSTMENT:
To either increase or decrease the brightness of the monitor, use 䊲䊲 on the Arrow pad.
Notice how the live preview changes as you make adjustments.
3. Press the OK button to confirm each setting. When finished, press the monitor
button to turn off the display. Open the lens barrier to continue set up procedures for
taking individual pictures.
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Thank you for choosing the Olympus®D-490 Zoom, the filmless digital camera
that gives you the convenience of a compact point-and-shoot camera, the
flexibility of a zoom camera, plus a host of advanced features and image quality
that only Olympus can provide. For the finest in filmless photography, look to
Olympus. World Leaders in film and filmless photography.
To ensure you are completely satisfied with your D-490 Zoom purchase, we’ve
prepared this easy-to-follow users’ guide. Just follow these simple instructions
to set up and begin using the D-490 Zoom. For more detailed instructions on
feature use, please refer to the complete Instructions Manual included in your
package.
First, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera
operation by reviewing the illustrations below.
Get Ready...
Before you begin using the D-490 Zoom:
1. Load two CR-V3 battery packs in the compartment at the bottom of the camera as
shown in the diagram imprinted on the camera body.
For best results, Olympus America Inc. strongly recommends using two CR-V3 lithium
battery packs. Four AA (R6) alkaline, NiMH, lithium or NiCd batteries can also be used. Do
not use manganese batteries. An optional Olympus AC adapter (C-7AU) is available and is
recommended when downloading images to ensure a consistent power supply voltage.
2. Insert the SmartMedia™ card. With the camera facing you, open the card compartment
cover to the left of the lens barrier and slide the card into the slot.
This card is your “film.” It stores your images for reviewing, downloading, and printing. To
insert, simply slide the card with the gold contacts facing the back of the camera into the slot
and close the cover. To remove, gently pull the card out of the slot.
3. Turn on the power.
Slide open the lens barrier on the front of the camera until you feel a click. Icons representing
camera default settings appear on the camera control panel, along with the number of
pictures available at the preset memory settings. The lens barrel automatically extends.
To turn the camera off, slide the lens barrier halfway closed. The lens barrel retracts. Close
the lens barrier completely.
Flash mode button/Erase button
Selftimer button/Print button
Macro/Digital Telephoto button/Protect button
Monitor button
Menu button
Arrow pad
OK button
Viewfinder
Diopter
adjustment
dial
Monitor
Battery compartment open/close lever (bottom) Tripod socket
Spot metering
mode
Sequential
shooting
Exposure compensation
Macro mode
Flash mode
Record mode
White balance
ISO
Sharpness
Remaining picture count
Writing
Battery check
Card error/Card function
Self-timer
Flash
Zoom lever
Shutter release button
Control panel
Lens barrier
Lens
Card compartment
cover
Connector cover
Video output
connector
Computer
connector
AC adapter connector
Focus On Life
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WHITE BALANCE:
Control your light settings to match shooting conditions: Auto ,
Daylight , Overcast , Tungsten or Fluorescent light .
ISO SENSITIVITY:
These settings are equivalent to film speed settings. Select from AUTO, 100, 200 or
400. The higher the ISO setting, the faster the shutter speed that can be used and
the lower the amount of light required. With AUTO, the sensitivity increases
automatically in low-light situations.
DRIVE:
This item in the shooting menu allows you to switch from single shot to motor-drive
function. Select "SEQUENCE" to shoot up to 45 consecutive stills simply by
continually depressing the shutter release button.
FUNCTION SHOOTING:
SHOOTING MOVIE PICTURES:
To take movie pictures (15 frames/second), select Keep the monitor on
and use it to set up the shot. Fully press and release the shutter release button
to start or stop shooting. Shooting also stops when the memory gauge is
temporarily full.
ISO
AUTO
WB
Record mode
Resolution
SmartMedia capacity
64MB
HQ
193
SQ
851
32MB
96
424
16MB
48
211
8MB
23
104
4MB
11
51
2MB
5
320×240
25
160×120
Go...and Start Taking Pictures
Now you’re ready to take great pictures with the D-490 Zoom.
1. With the lens barrier open and monitor on, press the Menu button to select the
picture settings you want to adjust. This button is located next to the monitor.
Once you’ve selected the item, use the Arrow pad to make your adjustments.
2. Press the OK button to confirm each setting from the following modes:
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION:
Adjust using 䊲䊲 on the Arrow pad to brighten a dark situation or 䊱䊱to darken a
mostly bright scene .
SPOT METERING:
Choose Spot metering to obtain the right subject exposure regardless of the
backlighting, or use the standard ESP system.
RECORD MODE:
Choose an image resolution setting: Standard or one of the High Quality
modes or . To select or , press and hold 䊱䊱on the
Arrow pad for two seconds while in SHQ or SQ mode respectively. The amount of
frames you can store in any SmartMedia card depends on the resolution setting
you’ve selected. See the chart below:
Approximate number of storable still pictures
Approximate number of movie shooting seconds remaining
SQ-HIGH
SHQ-TIFF
SHQ
HQ
SQ
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Record mode Card/Resolution 2MB 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB File Format
SHQ
SHQ-TIFF 1600 x 1200 0012511Uncompressed
TIFF
SHQ 1600 x 1200 1 2 5 11 22 45
SHQ Min. JPEG
Compression
HQ 1600 x 1200 3 7 16 31 64 128
HQ Std. JPEG
Compression
SQ 640 x 480 20 40 82 165 331 665 SQ-Normal Quality
SQ-HIGH 640 x 480 7 16 32 66 132 266 SQ-High Quality
CARD FUNCTION:
Select to take panorama pictures with standard Olympus-brand SmartMedia
cards. Use the arrow pad to indicate the direction you are going to shoot. Shoot
successively, carefully overlapping the edges of each shot. Assemble with
CAMEDIA master 2.0 software.
SHARPNESS:
NORMAL or SOFT sharpness can be chosen. The SOFT setting is ideal for processing
images on a computer.
FILE NAMING:
A file numbering system can be especially useful when downloading data to a computer.
Select AUTO FILEfor sequential numbering of each card used; select NAME RESETto
have numbers reset every time a new card is inserted into the camera.
BEEP SOUND:
Select either ON or OFF to either hear or mute the setting confirmation sounds.
SETTINGS:
You can save and reset settings.
3. For a telephoto or wide-angle shot, use the 3X zoom lever at the top of the camera.
Push the lever toward “T”to choose telephoto shooting; pull it toward “W”to choose wideangle shooting.
4. When the flash is needed, the orange lamp next to the viewfinder blinks. Simply flip up
the flash and half-press the shutter release button until the orange light goes off. When it
comes on again, the flash is charged. Choose from Auto-Flash for automatic flash firing; Red-
Eye reduction Flash to reduce the phenomena of red-eye; Fill-In Flash for forced
flash activation; Slow Sync for night photography;or Slow Sync (plus Red-Eye
reduction) to photograph people at night and/or with dark backgrounds.
5. Choose Macro for close-ups of subjects. Use Digital Telephoto Mode
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to make your subject appear twice as close. Choose the Panorama Mode to
lock exposure, utilize panorama guides and flag images in the camera for panorama pictures.
6. Point and Shoot. Take pictures using the optical viewfinder or use the monitor as your guide.
To use the color monitor, open the lens barrier, turn on the monitor, then...
• Compose your subject.
• Half-press the shutter release button.
• The green lamp goes on.
• The exposure and focus will be adjusted.
• Full-press the shutter release button to take the picture.
• A short beep indicates the shot has been taken.
• When the green lamp goes off, you’re ready to take the next picture.
Note: For QuickFocus overrides, on the Arrow pad press and hold the 䊱䊱for infinity focus
and 䊲䊲 for 8 ft /2.5 m while pressing the shutter release button.
Enjoy Your Pictures
With the D-490 Zoom, you can easily view, save and download the photos you want—and
delete the ones you don’t want.
Viewing Pictures
• After you’ve taken a picture, close the lens barrier and turn on the monitor to enter playback
mode. Your picture will appear on the screen within seconds. Or, to quickly jump between
playback and shooting modes, simply press the monitor button twice in rapid succession.
To switch back to playback mode, quickly press the monitor button again.
• To review all the pictures stored in the SmartMedia card, close the lens barrier and turn on the
monitor. Use
䊴䊴 䊳䊳
on the Arrow pad to scroll through each of the pictures saved on your
SmartMedia card.
• To review movie pictures, first display the movie you want to see on the monitor. If it is currently
displayed, just press the OK button . If not, press the menu button to shut down
theshooting menu, select the movie to be reviewed, and reactivate the playback menu. Go to
, set to Start and press the OK button . After a few seconds the movie will begin.
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2.0x
1.6x
1.0x
FILE
• You also can view these pictures through any video source, such as a video or TV
monitor that has standard video input NTSC capabilities. Simply connect the D-490
Zoom to the “video in” jack of your video device using the video out cable included with
your camera.
Avoiding accidental erasure
• To lock a picture, you must be in playback mode. Notice the Lock symbol on the
back of the camera. Press this button while the image you want to lock is displayed on
the monitor.
The lock icon will appear on the screen.
Deleting Pictures
• To delete a picture, advance to the desired image, press the Erase button and then
press 䊱䊱䊲䊲 on Arrow pad to select the delete operation. Confirm and delete the image
by pressing the OK button . When you delete a picture you’ve instantly freed up
space on your SmartMedia card for more pictures. So with the D-490 Zoom, there’s no
more wasted film or developing costs for pictures you don’t really want.
Note: A locked image cannot be deleted. Simply unlock the picture and repeat the
process.
Printing Pictures
• Store printing data in the SmartMedia card (using Card-Print) and make desired prints
using a printer or a lab that supports the Digital Print Order Format system. Since the
print order is already written in the card, you do not have to make orders at the lab.
Downloading Pictures
• Please refer to your Olympus Digital Camera Instructions Manual for easy-to-follow
instructions on how to install the enclosed software titles that will enable you to
download, view, edit, manipulate and store images on your computer.
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Taking Pictures with Your Olympus D-490 Zoom
Optional Accessories
For even more photographic creativity and enjoyment, Olympus offers a variety of optional
accessories for use with your D-490ZOOM Filmless Digital Camera
• NiMH rechargeable batteries and Rapid Recharger for long-lasting power.
• AC adapter (C-7AU) to ensure a consistent power supply when downloading images..
• Photo Printers for Olympus Digital Cameras. • 1.45X Telephoto Lens (150mm equivalent)
• Additional SmartMedia Cards in 8MB, 16MB, 32MB and 64MB Sizes
• B-300 Telephoto Lens (180mm equivalent) • MAUSB-1 USB Reader/Writer
• Carrying Case • MA-2 PCMCIA Card Adapter • Accessory Kits
• MF-2 FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter • B-28 Wide Angle Lens (28mm equivalent)
• FL-40 Extension Flash • FL-BK01 Grip • FL-CB01 Cable
• For best results with your inkjet printer, use the Olympus CAMEDIA/Pictorico branded
papers.
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contact your local authorized Olympus digital camera dealer.
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