Olympus FE-26, FE26SLV User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

FE-26/X-21

Instruction Manual

● 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 our products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information contained in this manual.

● The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product.

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Contents

Step

Checking the contents of the box

Strap

Digital camera

Other accessories not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), OLYMPUS Master 2, warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location.

Step

Preparing the Camera

“Preparing the Camera” (p. 10)

Step

How to Use the Camera

“Three Types of Setting Operations” (p. 3)

Contents

Names of Parts ................................. 6

Preparing the Camera ....................10

Shooting, Playback, and Erasing

Using Shooting Modes ................... 17

Using Shooting Functions ............. 19

Using Playback Features ...............23

Menus for Shooting Functions ...... 24

USB cable microSD Attachment

Step

Shooting and Playing Back Images

“Shooting, Playback, and Erasing” (p. 14)

Step

Printing

“Direct printing (PictBridge)” (p. 33) “Print Reservations (DPOF)” (p. 36)

Menus for Playback, Editing, and

Printing Functions .......................... 28

Menus for Other Camera Settings

... 14

Printing ............................................ 33

Using OLYMPUS Master 2..............38

Usage Tips ...................................... 40

Appendix ......................................... 44

Index ................................................ 58

Two AA batteries

.. 30

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Please read “Menu Settings” (p. 24 to 32) while referring to this page.

Using the Menu

Three Types of Setting Operations

Using the Menu

Various camera settings can be accessed through the menus, including functions used during shooting and playback and the date/time and screen display.

There may be menus that are unavailable

depending on other related settings or the

mode (p. 17).

Press the m button.

This example describes how to use the

●

menus to set the [POWER SAVE].

CAMERA MENU

EXIT SET

Shooting mode top menu

Use klmn to select the desired

menu, and press the B button.

Pressing and

holding the E button displays an explanation (menu guide) of the selected option.

SETUP

MEMORY FORMAT

BACKUP

PIXEL MAPPING

SAVE SETTINGS

EXIT

Submenu 1

ENGLISH

SET

Buttons in use

m button

Arrow pad

E button

B button

Use kl to select the desired

Submenu 1, and press the

B button.

Page tab Submenu 2

SETUP

MENU COLOR

EXIT

NORMAL

BEEP

NORMAL

OFF

POWER SAVE

To quickly move to the desired submenu,

press m to highlight the page tab, and then use kl to move the page. Press n to return to the submenu.

Some menus include submenus that

appear by pressing the B button.

Use kl to select Submenu 2,

and press the B button.

Once a setting is selected, the display

●

returns to the previous screen.

There may

be additional operations. “Menu Settings” (p. 24 to 32)

SETUP

POWER SAVE

MENU COLOR

OFF

BEEP

POWER SAVE

SET

BACK

SETUP

MENU COLOR

BEEPONON

POWER SAVE

EXIT

NORMAL

OFF

SET

NORMAL

SET

Press the m button to complete

the setting.

3EN4

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Using the FUNC Menu (p. 22)

Using the Direct Buttons

Frequently used shooting functions can be accessed using the direct buttons.

Shutter button (p. 14)

button (shooting/switching shooting modes)

(p. 17, 18)

q button (playback) (p. 15)

Zoom buttons (p. 19)

F button (exposure compensation) (p. 20)

& button (macro) (p. 20) # button (ﬂ ash) (p. 19) Y button (self-timer) (p. 21)

g/E button (changing information display/ menu guide) (p. 22, 23/p. 17)

/D button (backlight boost/erase) (p. 21/p. 16, 29)

Using the FUNC Menu (p. 22)

Frequently used shooting menu functions can be set with less steps using the FUNC menu.

B button (p. 22)

Buttons in use

Arrow pad

B button

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Menu Index

Menus for Shooting Functions

In shooting mode, settings can be adjusted.

1 A IMAGE QUALITY ........ p. 24

2 B CAMERA MENU

WB .............................. p. 25

ISO ............................. p. 25

PANORAMA ............... p. 26

AF MODE ................... p. 26

3 C SWITCH SHOOTING

MODES

P ................................ p. 14

G ............................ p. 17

DIS MODE .................. p. 18

s ........................... p. 17

MOVIE ........................ p. 18

4 Q MAGIC FILTER ........... p. 27

5 D RESET ........................ p. 27

6 E SETUP

MEMORY FORMAT/

FORMAT ................. p. 30

BACKUP ..................... p. 30

W (Language) ....... p. 30

Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions

In playback mode, settings can be adjusted.

CAMERA MENU

512

EXIT SET

Shooting mode top menu

PIXEL MAPPING ........ p. 30

SAVE SETTINGS ....... p. 31

MENU COLOR ........... p. 31

BEEP .......................... p. 31

s (Monitor) ..............p. 31

X (Date/time) ........... p. 31

POWER SAVE ............ p. 32

BATTERY TYPE ......... p. 32

7 F SILENT MODE ........... p. 32

PLAYBACK MENU

234

EXIT SET

Playback mode top menu

1 G SLIDESHOW .............. p. 28

2 H PERFECT FIX ............ p. 28

3 I EDIT

Q (Resize) ............... p. 28

P (Crop) ................... p. 28

4 J PLAYBACK MENU

0 (Protect) .............. p. 28

y (Rotate).................. p. 29

5 K ERASE ....................... p. 29

6 L PRINT ORDER ........... p. 29

7 E SETUP

8 F SILENT MODE ........... p. 32

Same as “Menus for

Shooting Functions”

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Names of Parts

Camera unit

3 4 5

1 Strap eyelet .................................p. 10

2 Battery/card

compartment cover .....................p. 10

3 Self-timer lamp ............................p. 21

4 Lens ......................................p. 44, 57

5 Flash ...........................................p. 19

6 USB connector ......................p. 33, 38

7 Tripod socket

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1 n button ............................p. 12

2 g/E button (changing information

display/menu guide) .....p. 22, 23/p. 17

3 Monitor ..................................p. 14, 40

4 m button .................................p. 3

5 /D button (backlight boost/erase)

................................ p. 21/p. 16, 29

6 Shutter button .............................p. 14

7 Zoom buttons ..............................p. 19

8 Card access lamp ....................... p. 45

8 9

10 11

button (shooting/

switching shooting modes) ...p. 17, 18

10 q button (playback) ..................p. 15

11 B button (OK/FUNC) .............. p. 3, 22

12 Arrow pad ...............................p. 3, 12

F button (exposure compensation)

..........................................p. 20

& button (macro) ...................p. 20

Y button (self-timer) ..............p. 21

# button (ﬂ ash) ...................... p. 19

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Monitor

Shooting mode display

2 4 53

ISO

400

12M12M

ORM

+2.0 1/30

F3.1

9111213 810

Still image Movie

1 Shooting mode ............................ p. 14

2 Flash mode ................................. p. 19

3 Silent mode .................................p. 32

4 Macro/super macro .....................p. 20

5 Battery check .............................. p. 10

6 Flash standby/camera shake

warning/ﬂ ash charge ............. p. 19, 40

7 AF target mark ............................ p. 14

8 Number of storable still pictures/

remaining recording time ...p. 14/p. 18

QVGA

15 14

+2.0

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9 Current memory ..........................p. 45

10 Self-timer ....................................p. 21

11 Aperture value ............................p. 14

12 Shutter speed .............................p. 14

13 Exposure compensation .............p. 20

14 Compression/frame rate .............p. 24

15 Image size ..................................p. 24

16 ISO ..............................................p. 25

17 White balance .............................p. 25

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Playback mode display

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Still image Movie

1/1000

ISO 4

F3.1 +2.0

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111213

5 6 7

8 9 10

QVGA

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1 Silent mode .................................p. 32

2 Print reservations/

number of prints ................. p. 36/p. 35

3 Protect ........................................p. 28

4 Battery check .............................. p. 10

5 Aperture value ............................p. 14

6 Exposure compensation ............. p. 20

7 White balance ............................. p. 25

8 Image size ..................................p. 24

9 File number ....................................... -

10 Frame number/

Elapsed time/total recording time

........................................... p. 15/p. 16

11 Current memory .......................... p. 45

12 Compression/frame rate .............p. 24

13 ISO ..............................................p. 25

14 Date and time .............................p. 12

15 Shutter speed .............................p. 14

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Preparing the Camera

Attaching the camera strap

Pull the strap tight so that it does not come

loose.

Loading the batteries and the xD-Picture Card™ (sold separately) into the camera

Do not insert anything other than an

xD-Picture Card or the microSD Attachment into the camera.

Battery/card compartment

cover

For the types of batteries that can be used,

see “Battery handling precautions” (p. 44). When using NiMH batteries, be sure they are fully charged, and select [NiMH] for [BATTERY TYPE]. [BATTERY TYPE] (p.32)

Turn off the camera before opening the

battery/card compartment cover.

When using the camera, be sure to close

the battery/card compartment cover.

When to replace the batteries

Replace the batteries when the error message shown below appears.

Flashes in red

BATTERY EMPTY

Monitor top right Error message

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Index area

Insert the card straight until it clicks into

place.

Do not touch the contact area directly.

Notch

Using the microSD card/ microSDHC card (sold separately)

A microSD card or microSDHC card (hereafter both will be referred to as microSD card) is also compatible with this camera using the microSD Attachment.

“Using the microSD Attachment” (p. 47)

Insert the microSD card into the

microSD Attachment.

Insert the card entirely into the attachment.

This camera allows the user to take pictures

using the internal memory even when no xD-Picture Card (sold separately) is inserted. “Using an xD-Picture Card” (p. 45)

“Number of storable pictures (still pictures)/

Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and xD-Picture Card” (p. 46)

To remove the xD-Picture Card

Press the card in until it clicks and comes out slightly, then grab the card and pull it out.

Insert the microSD Attachment into

the camera.

To remove the microSD card

Pull the microSD card straight out.

Do not touch the contact area of the

microSD Attachment and/or microSD card.

Notch

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Arrow pad and operation guide

The symbols 1243, displayed on various setting and movie playback screens indicate that the arrow pad be used.

EXPOSURE COMP.

0.0 +0.3

TIME

Y M D

+0.7 +1.0

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CANCEL SET

YMD

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Setting the date and time

The date and time set here are saved to image ﬁ le names, date prints, and other data.

Press the n button to turn on

the camera.

The date and time setting screen is displayed

●

when the date and time are not set.

DTIME

---- -- -- -- --

CANCEL

Date and time setting screen

YMD

Arrow pad

Operation guides displayed at the bottom of the screen indicate that the m button, B button, zoom buttons, or D button be used.

CAMERA MENU

EXIT SET

SEL. IMAGE

SET

14253

BACK GO

Operation guide

Use kl to select the year for

[Y].

D TIME

-- -- -- --

2009

CANCEL

Press n to save the setting for [Y].

DTIME

---- -- --

2009

CANCEL

As in Steps 2 and 3, use klmn

and the B button to set [M] (month), [D] (day), [TIME] (hours and minutes), and [Y/M/D] (date order).

For a more accurate setting, press the

B button when the time signal hits 00 seconds.

To change the date and time, adjust the

setting from the menu. [X] (Date/time) (p. 31)

YMD

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Changing the display language

The language for the menu and error messages displayed on the monitor is adjustable.

Press the m button, and press

klmn to select [E] (SETUP).

SETUP

EXIT SET

Press the B button.

SETUP

MEMORY FORMAT

BACKUP

PIXEL MAPPING

SAVE SETTINGS

EXIT SET

Use kl to select [W] and

ENGLISH

press the B button.

Use klmn to select your

language and press the B button.

Press the m button.

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Shooting, Playback, and Erasing

1/400 F3.5

AUTO

Shooting with the optimum aperture value and shutter speed ( P mode)

In this mode, automatic shooting settings are activated while also allowing changes to a wide range of shooting menu functions such as exposure compensation, white balance, etc. as needed.

Press the n button to turn on

the camera.

P mode indicator

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Number of storable still pictures (p. 46)

If P mode is not displayed, press the K

button several times to select it.

Current shooting mode display

Monitor

(standby mode screen)

Hold the camera and compose the

shot.

Monitor

Horizontal grip

Vertical grip

When holding the camera, take care not to

cover the ﬂ ash with your ﬁ ngers, etc.

Press the shutter button halfway

down to focus on the subject.

When the camera focuses on the subject, the

●

exposure is locked (shutter speed and aperture value are displayed), and the AF target mark changes to green.

The camera was unable to focus if the AF target

●

mark ﬂ ashes red. Try focusing again.

AF target mark

Press halfway

Press the n button again to turn off

the camera.

“Focusing” (p. 42)

1/400 F3.1

Shutter speed

Aperture value

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To take the picture, gently press

the shutter button all the way down while being careful not to shake the camera.

Press fully

1/400 F3.1

Image review screen

To view images during shooting

Pressing the q button enables playback of images. To return to shooting, either press the K button or press the shutter button halfway down.

To shoot movies

“Shooting movies (A mode)” (p. 18)

Viewing images

Press the q button.

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Number of frames

Playback image

Use klmn to select an image.

Displays 10 frames before the current image

Displays previous image

The display size of the images can be

changed. “Index view and close-up view” (p. 23)

To play back movies

Select a movie, and press the B button.

Displays next image

Displays 10 frames after the current image

ORM

100-0001

MOVIE PLAY

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100-0004

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Operations during movie playback

Fast-forward: Press and hold down n. Rewind: Press and hold down m. Pause: Press the B button.

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During pause

00:12/00:34

00:14/00:34

Elapsed time/

Total recording time

During playback

First (last) frame/frame advance: During pause, press k to display the ﬁ rst frame, and press l to display the last frame. Press and hold down n to play a movie, and press and hold down m to play a movie in reverse. Press the B button to resume playback.

To stop movie playback

Press the m button.

100-0004

Erasing images during playback ( Single image erase)

Press the D button when the image

to be erased is displayed.

ERASE

YES

CANCEL

Press k to select [YES], and

press the B button.

[K ERASE] (p. 29)

SET

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Using Shooting Modes

The shooting mode changes in the order of P, G, h, s, A each time the

button is pressed. By switching to other

shooting mode, most settings set in other than P mode will be changed to the default settings of the respective shooting mode.

Using the best mode for the shooting scene (s mode)

Press the K button a few times to

set s.

PORTRAIT

EXIT

An explanation of the selected mode is displayed

●

while the E button is pressed and held.

Use kl to select the best

shooting mode for the scene, and press the B button.

Icon indicating the scene mode that is set

ORM

In s modes, the optimum shooting

settings are pre-programmed for speciﬁ c shooting scenes. For this reason, settings may not be changed in some modes.

B PORTRAIT/F LANDSCAPE/ G NIGHT SCENE M NIGHT+PORTRAIT/C SPORT/ N INDOOR/W CANDLE R SELF PORTRAIT/S SUNSET X FIREWORKS d DOCUMENTS/ PET

Submenu 1 Application

/V CUISINE/

The camera takes a picture using the optimum

settings for

the scene conditions.

SET

When the subject is dark, noise reduction is

automatically activated. This approximately doubles the shooting time during which no other pictures can be taken.

To take pictures of a moving subject like a pet ([ PET])

1 Use kl to select [ PET], and

2 Hold the camera to align the AF target

Shooting with automatic settings ( G mode)

According to the scene, the camera

automatically selects the ideal shooting mode from [PORTRAIT]/[LANDSCAPE]/ [NIGHT+PORTRAIT]/[SPORT]/[MACRO]. This is a fully automatic mode that allows the user to take pictures using the best mode for the shooting scene simply by pressing the shutter button. Settings in the shooting function menu are not available in G mode.

Press the K button a few times to

set G.

●

press the B button to set.

mark on the subject and press l.

When the camera recognizes the subject,

●

the AF target mark automatically tracks the subject movement to focus on it continuously. “To focus on a moving subject continuously (AF Tracking)” (p. 26).

The icon changes depending on the scene that the camera automatically selects.

AUTO

ORM

Press the shutter button halfway down or press the g button to check which shooting mode the camera has automatically selected.

AF ON

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In some cases, the camera may not select

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REC

the desired shooting mode.

When the camera cannot identify which is

the optimal mode, P mode will be selected.

To focus on a moving subject continuously (AF Tracking)

Press m to enter the AF tracking standby condition. For details on procedure to start tracking, see “To focus on a moving subject continuously (AF Tracking)” (p. 26).

Using the digital image stabilization mode (h mode)

This mode enables the user to reduce blur that is caused by camera shake and subject movement.

Press the K button a few times to

set h.

h mode indicator

ORM

By switching to any of other shooting

modes, most function settings in h mode will change to the default settings of the newly selected mode.

Shooting movies (n mode)

Press the K button a few times to

set n.

A mode indicator

QVGA

Press the shutter button halfway

down to focus on the subject, and gently press the button all the way down to start recording.

Lights up red when recording

REC

Press halfway

Press fully

Gently press the shutter button all

Remaining recording time (p. 46)

the way down to stop recording.

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SET

FLASH AUTO

Using Shooting Functions

Using the zoom

Pressing the zoom buttons adjusts the shooting range.

Pressing the wide

(W) button

ORM

Zoom bar

Optical zoom: 3x, digital zoom: 4x

Use of h mode (p. 18) is recommended

when shooting with the telephoto zoom.

The zoom bar appearance identiﬁ es the

status of the digital zoom.

When using optical zoom and digital zoom

Optical zoom range

Pressing the telephoto (T) button

ORM

Digital zoom

range

Using the ﬂ ash

The ﬂ ash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions.

Press the # button.

AUTO

FLASH AUTO

AUTO

Use mn to select the setting option,

and press the B button to set.

Option Description

FLASH AUTO

REDEYE

FILL IN

FLASH OFF The ﬂ ash does not ﬁ re.

The ﬂ ash ﬁ res automatically in low-light or backlight conditions.

Pre-ﬂ ashes are emitted to reduce the occurrence of red eye in your photos.

The ﬂ ash ﬁ res regardless of the available light.

SET

! # $

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Adjusting the brightness

0.0

+0.3

+0.7

+1.0

SET

OFF

( Exposure compensation)

The standard brightness (appropriate exposure) set by the camera based on the shooting mode (except for G) can be adjusted brighter or darker to obtain a desired shot.

Press the F button.

EXPOSURE COMP.

Shooting closeups ( Macro shooting)

This function enables the camera to focus and shoot subjects at close distances.

Press the & button.

SET

OFF

0.0

+0.7

Exposure compensation value

Use klmn to select the desired

brightness, and press the B button.

+0.3

+1.0

Use mn to select the setting option,

and press the B button to set.

Option Description

OFF Macro mode is deactivated.

MACRO

SUPER MACRO

When the zoom is at the widest (W) position.

When the zoom is at the most telephoto (T) position.

The zoom is automatically ﬁ xed.

The ﬂ ash (p. 19) and zoom (p. 19) cannot

This enables shooting as close as 20 cm/7.9 in. the subject.

This enables shooting as close as

5 cm/2.0 in. to the subject.

be set during super macro shooting.

OFF

% &

OFF

(60 cm/23.6 in.*2) to

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Using the self-timer

After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay.

Press the Y button.

OKOK

SET

SELFTIMER

12M

ORM

Use kl to select the desired

setting option, and press the B button to set.

Option Description

OFF The self-timer is deactivated.

The self-timer lamp turns on for

Self-timer shooting is automatically canceled

approx. 10 seconds, then blinks for approx. 2 seconds, and then the picture is taken.

after one shot.

To cancel the self-timer after it starts

Press the Y button again.

OFF

Increasing the brightness of the monitor ( Backlight boost)

Press  in shooting mode. The monitor becomes brighter. If there is no operation for 10 seconds, the previous brightness resumes.

OFF

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Changing the shooting information display

The display of the screen information can be changed to best match the situation, for example, the need for a clear view of the screen or for making a precise composition by using the grid display.

Press the g button.

The displayed shooting information changes in

●

the order shown below each time the button is pressed. “Shooting mode display” (p. 8)

Normal

Using the FUNC menu

The FUNC menu provides the following menu functions that can be quickly accessed and set.

[WB] (p. 25)•[A IMAGE QUALITY] (p. 24)• [ISO] (p. 25)•

Press the B button.

AUTO

ISO

AUTO

ORM

WB AUTO

AUTO

5 3 1 w x y

ISO 400

ORM

+2.0

No information

Grid

ISO 400

ORM

+2.0

Use kl to select the menu

function and mn to select the desired setting option, and then press the B button to set.

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Using Playback Features

Index view and close-up view

Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. Close-up view (up to 10x magniﬁ cation) allows checking of image details.

Press the zoom buttons.

Single-image view Closeup view

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Changing the image information display

Shooting information settings displayed on the screen can be changed.

Press the g button.

The displayed image information changes in

●

the order shown below each time the button is pressed.

Normal

No information

ORM

100-0004

ISO

F3.11/1000 +2.0

400

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To select an image in index view

Use klmn to select an image, and press the B button to display the selected image in single-image view.

To scroll an image in close-up view

Use klmn to move the viewing area.

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Menus for Shooting Functions

In shooting mode, settings can be adjusted.

E indicates the mode in which the function can be set.

The default settings of the function are highlighted in .

Selecting the appropriate image quality for your application [A IMAGE QUALITY]

IMAGE QUALITY

: P G h s

Still pictures

Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Application

IMAGE SIZE

COMPRESSION

Movies

Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Application

IMAGE SIZE

FRAME RATE

frames per second

“Number of storable pictures (still pictures)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal

12M (3968×2976) Suitable for printing pictures larger than A3 (11×17 in.).

5M (2560×1920) Suitable for printing A4 (8.5×11 in.) pictures.

3M (2048×1536) Suitable for printing pictures up to A4 (8.5×11 in.).

2M (1600×1200) Suitable for printing A5 (5×7 in.) pictures.

1M (1280×960) Suitable for printing pictures at postcard size.

VGA (640×480)

16:9 (1920×1080) Suitable for playing pictures on a wide screen TV.

FINE Shooting at high quality.

NORMAL Shooting at normal quality.

VGA (640×480) / QVGA (320×240)

N 30fps*1/

O 15fps

memory and xD-Picture Card” (p. 46)

Suitable for viewing pictures on a TV or using pictures in emails and on websites.

Select the image quality based on the image size and frame rate. Higher frame rates provides smoother movie images.

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Select the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3).

Adjusting to a natural color scheme [ WB]

CAMERA MENU X WB

: P h s

Submenu 2 Application

AUTO

The camera automatically adjusts the white balance according to the shooting scene.

For shooting outdoors under a clear sky

For shooting outdoors under a cloudy sky

For shooting under tungsten lighting

For shooting under daylight ﬂ uorescent lighting (household lighting, etc.)

For shooting under neutral ﬂ uorescent lighting (desk lamps, etc.)

For shooting under white ﬂ uorescent lighting (ofﬁ ces, etc.)

Selecting the ISO sensitivity [ISO]

CAMERA MENU X ISO

Abbreviation for the International

Organization for Standardization. ISO standards specify the sensitivity for digital cameras and ﬁ lm, thus codes such as “ISO 100” are used to represent sensitivity.

In the ISO setting, although smaller values

result in less sensitivity, sharp images can be taken under fully lit conditions. Larger values result in higher sensitivity, and images can be taken at fast shutter speeds even under low light conditions. However, high sensitivity introduces noise into the resulting picture, which may give it a grainy appearance.

Submenu 2 Application

AUTO

100/200/400/ 800/1600

The camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity according to the shooting scene.

The value of the ISO sensitivity is ﬁ xed.

: P

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Creating panoramic images [ PANORAMA]

CAMERA MENU X PANORAMA

: P h

Panorama shooting lets you create a panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master 2 software on the provided CD-ROM.

The focus, exposure (p. 14), zoom position (p. 19), and [WB] (p. 25) are locked at the ﬁ rst frame. The ﬂ ash (p. 19) is ﬁ xed to $ (FLASH OFF) mode.

1 Use klmn to select the direction that the frames are combined. 2 Press the shutter button to take the ﬁ rst frame, and then compose the second shot.

The part of the previous picture where it will be joined to the next picture does not remain in the frame. You

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have to remember what the part in the frame looked like and take the next picture so it overlaps.

3 Repeat Step 2 until the number of desired frames is taken, and then press the B button

when ﬁ nished.

When the g mark is displayed, you cannot continue shooting any further. Panorama shooting is

possible for up to 10 frames.

Refer to the OLYMPUS Master 2 help guide for details on how to make panorama images.

Selecting the focusing area [AF MODE]

CAMERA MENU X AF MODE

: P h

Submenu 2 Application

FACE DETECT

iESP

SPOT The camera focuses on the subject within the AF target mark.

AF TRACKING The camera tracks the subject movement automatically to focus on it continuously.

For some subjects, the frame may not appear or may take some time to appear.

To focus on a moving subject continuously (AF Tracking)

1 Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on the subject and press l. 2 When the camera recognizes the subject, the AF target mark automatically tracks the subject

movement to focus on it continuously.

3 To cancel the tracking, press l or any other buttons.

Depending on the subjects or the shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to lock the focus or

When the camera fails to track the subject movement, the AF target mark changes to red.

This is used for taking pictures of people (The camera automatically detects a face and a frame appears). Press the shutter button halfway down, and when the face is in focus, the

green AF target mark appears. The orange target mark indicates that the area other than the face is in focus.

This enables you to compose the shot without worrying about the focusing position. The camera ﬁ nds the subject to focus on and automatically adjusts the focus.

fail to track the subject movement.

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Select the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3).

Switching the shooting modes [C SWITCH SHOOTING MODES]

SWITCH SHOOTING MODES

: P G h s

Submenu 1 Application

DIS MODE

MOVIE Shooting movies (p. 18).

Shooting with optimum aperture value and shutter speed (p. 14).

Shooting with automatic settings (p. 17).

Using the digital image stabilization mode (p. 18).

Using the best mode for the shooting scene (p. 17).

Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [D RESET]

RESET

: P G h s

Submenu 1 Application

YES

Restores the following menu functions to the default settings.

Flash (p. 19)

• Exposure compensation (p. 20)

• Macro (p. 20)

• Self-timer (p. 21)

• [A IMAGE QUALITY] (p. 24)

• [s ] (p. 17)

• Menu functions in [B CAMERA

• MENU] (p. 25 to 26)

The current settings will not be changed.

Shooting with special effects [Q MAGIC FILTER]

MAGIC FILTER

1 Use klmn to select the desired

effect and press the B button.

After selecting the desired effect by pressing

the B button, all functions except zoom cannot be changed.

: P

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Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions

Settings can be adjusted during image playback.

Playing back pictures automatically [G SLIDESHOW]

SLIDESHOW

To start a slideshow

After pressing the B button, the slideshow starts. To stop the slideshow, press the B button or the m button.

Retouching images [H PERFECT FIX]

PERFECT FIX

Edited or retouched images cannot be

retouched again.

Depending on the picture, the editing may

not be effective.

The retouching process may lower the

image resolution.

Submenu 1 Application

ALL

LIGHTING FIX

REDEYE FIX

1 Use kl to select a correction

2 Use mn to select an image for retouching,

[LIGHTING FIX] and [REDEYE FIX] are applied together.

Only sections darkened by backlighting and dim lighting are brightened.

Eyes that are reddened by the ﬂ ash are corrected.

method, and press the B button.

and press the B button.

The retouched image is saved as a separate

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image.

Changing the image size [Q]

EDIT X Q

Submenu 2 Application

C 640 × 480

E 320 × 240

This saves a high-resolution image as a separate image with a smaller size for use in e-mail attachments and other applications.

Cropping image [P]

EDIT X P

1 Use mn to select an image, and press the

B button.

2 Use the zoom buttons to select the size of

the cropping frame, and use klmn to move the frame.

Cropping frame

3 Press the B button.

The edited image will be saved as a separate

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image.

Protecting images [0]

PLAYBACK MENU X 0

Protected images cannot be erased by

[ERASE] (p. 16), [SEL. IMAGE], or [ALL ERASE] (p. 29), but all images are erased by [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT] (p. 30).

Submenu 2 Application

OFF Images can be erased.

1 Use mn to select an image. 2 Use kl to select [ON]. 3 If necessary, repeat Steps 1 and 2

to protect other images, and press the B button.

Images are protected so that they cannot be erased except by formatting of the internal memory/card.

SET

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Select the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3).

Rotating images [y]

PLAYBACK MENU X y

Submenu 2 Application

U +90°

V 0°

t –90°

The image is rotated 90° clockwise.

The image is not rotated.

The image is rotated 90° counter-clockwise.

1 Use mn to select an image. 2 Use kl to select the rotation

direction.

3 If necessary, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to

make settings for other images, and press the B button.

The new picture orientations will be saved

even after the power is turned off.

Erasing images [K ERASE]

ERASE

Submenu 1 Application

SEL. IMAGE

ALL ERASE

When erasing pictures from the card, insert

To individually select and erase images [SEL. IMAGE]

1 Use kl to select [SEL. IMAGE], and

press the B button.

2 Use klmn to select the image to be

erased, and press the B button to add a R mark to the image.

Images are individually selected and erased.

All images in the internal memory or card will be erased.

When erasing pictures in the internal memory, do not insert the card into the camera.

a card into the camera in advance.

SEL. IMAGE

3 Repeat Step 2 to select the images to be

erased, and then press the D button to erase the selected images.

4 Use kl to select [YES], and press

the B button.

The images with a R mark are erased.

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To erase all images [ALL ERASE]

1 Use kl to select [ALL ERASE], and

press the B button.

2 Use kl to select [YES], and press

the B button.

Saving print settings to the image data [L PRINT ORDER]

PRINT ORDER

“Print Reservations (DPOF)” (p. 36)

Print reservation can be set only for still

images that are recorded to the card.

R mark

BACK GO

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Menus for Other Camera Settings

Erasing data completely [ MEMORY FORMAT]/[ FORMAT]

SETUP X MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT

Before formatting, check that no important

data is left in the internal memory or card.

Non-Olympus cards and cards that have

been formatted by a computer must be formatted with this camera before use.

Submenu 2 Application

YES

NO Cancels formatting.

Be sure to remove the card before formatting the internal memory.

Completely erases the image data in the internal memory*1 or card (including protected images).

Copying images in the internal memory to the card [ BACKUP]

SETUP X BACKUP

Submenu 2 Application

YES

NO Cancels the backup.

It takes some time to back up data. Check

Backs up image data in the internal memory to the card.

that the battery has sufﬁ cient power before starting the backup.

Changing the display language [W]

SETUP X W

“Changing the display language” (p. 13)

Submenu 2 Application

The language for the menus and

Languages

The available languages vary depending on the

country and/or region where the camera was purchased.

error messages displayed on the monitor is selected.

Adjusting the CCD and the image processing function [ PIXEL MAPPING]

SETUP X PIXEL MAPPING

This function has already been adjusted

at factory shipping, and no adjustment is needed right after purchase. Approximately once a year is recommended.

For best results, wait at least one minute

after taking or viewing pictures before performing pixel mapping. If the camera is turned off during pixel mapping, be sure to perform it again.

To adjust the CCD and the image processing function

Press the B button when [START] (Submenu 2) is displayed.

The camera checks and adjusts the CCD and the

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image processing function at the same time.

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Select the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3).

Saving the mode when the camera is turned off [SAVE SETTINGS]

SETUP X SAVE SETTINGS

Submenu 2 Application

The shooting mode is saved

YES

When set to [NO], all shooting settings,

when the camera is turned off and is reactivated the next time the camera is turned on.

The shooting mode is set to P mode when the camera is turned on.

except for P mode, [AIMAGE QUALITY], and the selected s mode, return to default settings when the camera is turned off.

Selecting the menu screen color and background [ MENU COLOR]

SETUP X MENU COLOR

Submenu 2 Application

NORMAL/ COLOR 1/ COLOR 2/ COLOR 3

Selects the menu screen color or background image according to your preference.

Setting the operation sound [ BEEP]

SETUP X BEEP

Submenu 2 Application

OFF/ON

Turns off or on the operating sound/warning sound of the camera buttons.

Adjusting the brightness of the monitor [s]

SETUP X s

Submenu 2 Application

BRIGHT/ NORMAL

Selects the monitor brightness depending on the surrounding brightness.

Setting the date and time [X]

SETUP X X

“Setting the date and time” (p. 12)

To select the date display order

1 Press n after setting Minute, and use

kl to select the date display order.

Y M

D TIME

YMD

Date order

2009 10 26 12 30

CANCEL SET

YMD

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Saving battery power between shots [ POWER SAVE]

SETUP X POWER SAVE

Turning off the camera sounds [F SILENT MODE]

SILENT MODE

Submenu 2 Application

OFF Cancels [POWER SAVE].

When the camera is not being

used for approx. 10 seconds, the monitor automatically turns off to save battery power.

To resume standby mode

Press any button.

Selecting the battery type [ BATTERY TYPE]

SETUP X BATTERY TYPE

Submenu 2 Application

ALKALINE

NiMH

If [ALKALINE] is selected with NiMH

If [NiMH] is selected with alkaline batteries,

Select this option when using alkaline batteries.

Select this option when using NiMH batteries.

batteries, the camera may fail to turn on when the batteries are low.

the camera may be turned off without displaying the low battery warning (p. 10).

Submenu 1 Application

OFF

[BEEP] (p. 31)

Button operation sound/warning sound are not muted.

The electronic sounds (button operation sound, warning sound) are muted.

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Printing

Direct printing ( PictBridge*1)

By connecting the camera to a PictBridgecompatible printer, you can print images directly without using a computer. To ﬁ nd out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.

PictBridge is a standard for connecting digital

cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly.

The printing modes, paper sizes, and other

parameters that can be set with the camera vary depending on the printer that is used. For details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.

For details on the available paper types,

loading paper, and installing ink cassettes, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.

Printing images at the printer’s standard settings [ EASY PRINT]

Display the image to be printed on

the monitor.

“Viewing images” (p. 15)

Turn on the camera by pressing n

button if it is powered off. After performing Step 2, use kl to select [EASY PRINT], press the B button. Use mn to select an image, and press the B button.

Turn on the printer, and then

connect the printer and camera.

USB connector

USB cable (supplied)

EASY PRINT START PC /CUSTOM PRINT

Press n to start printing.

To print another image, use mn

n button

to select an image, and press the B button.

To exit printing

After a selected image is displayed on the screen, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.

PRINTEXIT

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Changing the printer’s settings for printing [ CUSTOM PRINT]

Follow Steps 1 and 2 for

[EASY PRINT] (p. 33), and press the B button.

USB

EASY PRINT

CUSTOM PRINT

EXIT

SET

Use kl to select

[CUSTOM PRINT], and press the B button.

Use kl to select the print

mode, and press the B button.

Submenu 2 Application

ALL PRINT

MULTI PRINT

ALL INDEX

PRINT ORDER

[PRINT ORDER] is available only when print

reservations have been made. “Print Reservations (DPOF)” (p. 36)

Use kl to select [SIZE]

(Submenu 3), and press n.

If the [PRINTPAPER] screen is not

This prints the image selected in Step 6.

This prints all images stored in the internal memory or card.

This prints one image in a multiple layout format.

This prints an index of all images stored in the internal memory or card.

This prints images based on the

print reservation data on the card.

displayed, the [SIZE], [BORDERLESS], and [PICS/SHEET] are set to the printer’s standard.

PRINTPAPER

SIZE BORDERLESS

STANDARDSTANDARD

Use kl to select the

[BORDERLESS] or [PICS/SHEET] settings, and press the B button.

Submenu 4 Application

OFF/ON

(The number of images per sheet varies depending on the printer.)

The available settings for [BORDERLESS] vary

depending on the printer.

If [STANDARD] is selected in Steps 4 and 5,

Use mn to select an image.

Press k to make a print

The image is printed with a border around it ([OFF]).

The image is printed to ﬁ ll the entire paper ([ON]).

The number of images per sheet ([PICS/SHEET]) is selectable only when [MULTI PRINT] is selected in Step 3.

the image is printed at the printer’s standard settings.

SINGLEPRINT MORE

reservation for the current image. Press l to make the detailed printer settings for the current image.

To make the detailed printer settings

1 Use klmn to select the setting, and

press the B button.

PRINT INFO

EXIT

DATE

FILE NAME

100-0004

WITHOUT

SET

BACK

SET

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Submenu 5Submenu

<×

DATE

FILE NAME

0 to 10

WITH/ WITHOUT

(Proceeds to the setting screen.)

Application

This selects the number of prints.

Selecting [WITH] prints the images with the date. Selecting [WITHOUT] prints the images without the date.

Selecting [WITH] prints the ﬁ le name on the image. Selecting [WITHOUT] does not print any ﬁ le name on the image.

This selects a portion of the image for printing.

To crop an image [P]

1 Use the zoom buttons to select the size

of the cropping frame, use klmn to move the frame, and then press the B button.

Press the B button.

CANCEL

BACK

Use kl to select [PRINT], and press the B button.

Printing starts.

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When [OPTION SET] is selected in [ALL PRINT] mode, [PRINT INFO] screen is displayed.

When printing is ﬁ nished, the [PRINT MODE

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SELECT] screen is displayed.

PRINT MODE SELECT

ALL PRINT

MULTI PRINT

ALL INDEX

PRINT ORDER

EXIT

SET

Cropping

frame

2 Use kl to select [OK], and press

the B button.

CANCEL

BACK SET

If necessary, repeat Steps 6 and 7

to select the image to be printed, make the detailed settings, and set [SINGLEPRINT].

SET

To cancel printing

1 When [TRANSFERRING] is displayed,

press the B button, use kl to select

[CANCEL], and then press the B button again.

TRANSFERRING

Press the m button.

When the message [REMOVE USB

CANCEL

CONTINUE

CANCEL

SET

CABLE] is displayed, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.

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Print Reservations (DPOF*1)

1(1

)

In print reservations, the number of prints and date imprint option are saved in the image on the card. This enables easy printing at a printer or print shop supporting DPOF by using only the print reservations on the card without a computer or a camera.

DPOF is a standard for storing automatic printout

information from digital cameras.

Print reservations can be set only for the

images stored on the card. Insert a card with recorded images before making print reservations.

DPOF reservations set by another DPOF

device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes using the original device. Making new DPOF reservations with this camera will erase the reservations made by the other device.

DPOF print reservations can be made for up

to 999 images per card.

Single-frame print reservations [<]

Press the q button, and then press

the m button to display the top menu.

Use klmn to select [L PRINT

ORDER], and press the B button.

PRINT ORDER

Use mn to select the image for print

reservation. Use kl to select the quantity. Press the B button.

DATE

TIME

BACK

Use kl to select the [X] (date

SET

print) screen option, and press the B button.

Submenu 2 Application

NO This prints the image only.

DATE

TIME

Use kl to select [SET], and

This prints the image with the shooting date.

This prints the image with the shooting time.

PRINT ORDER

)

1(1

SET

CANCEL

SETBACK

press the B button.

EXIT

Use kl to select [<], and

SET

press the B button.

12M

ORM

2009.10.26 12:30 100-0004

SET

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Reserving one print each of all images on the card [U]

Resetting the print reservation data for selected images

Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 36).

Use kl to select [U], and

press the B button.

Follow Steps 5 and 6 in [<].

Resetting all print reservation data

Press the q button, and then press

the m button to display the top menu.

Use klmn to select [L PRINT

ORDER], and press the B button.

Select either [<] or [U], and press

the B button.

PRINT ORDER SETTING

PRINT ORDERED

RESET

KEEP

Use kl to select [RESET], and

press the B button.

SETBACK

Follow Steps 1 and 2 of “Resetting

all print reservation data” (p. 37).

Use kl to select [<], and

press the B button.

Use kl to select [KEEP] and

press the B button.

Use mn to select the image with

the print reservation you want to cancel. Use kl to set the print quantity to “0”.

If necessary, repeat Step 4, and then

press the B button when ﬁ nished.

Use kl to select the [X] (date

print) screen option, and press the B button.

The settings are applied to the remaining images

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with the print reservation data.

Use kl to select [SET], and

press the B button.

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Using OLYMPUS Master 2

System requirements and installation of OLYMPUS Master 2

Install the OLYMPUS Master 2 software by referring to the included installation guide.

Connecting the camera to a computer

Make sure the camera is turned off.

The monitor is off.

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The lens is retracted.

Connect the camera to a computer.

USB connector

USB cable (supplied)

Press the n button.

The camera turns on.

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USB

EASY PRINT

CUSTOM PRINT

EXIT

Use kl to select [PC], and

press the B button.

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The computer automatically detects the camera as a new device on the ﬁ rst connection.

Windows

After the computer detects the camera, a message indicating setup completion appears. Conﬁ rm the message and click “OK”. The camera is recognized as a removable disk.

Macintosh

If iPhoto has started, exit iPhoto and start OLYMPUS Master 2.

While the camera is connected to the

computer, shooting functions are disabled.

Connecting the camera to a computer via a

USB hub may cause unstable operation.

When [MTP] is set for the submenu that

appears by pressing n after selecting [PC] in Step 3, images cannot be transferred to a computer using OLYMPUS Master 2.

SET

Locate the position of the USB port by

referring to your computer’s instructions manual.

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Starting OLYMPUS Master 2

Double-click the OLYMPUS Master 2

icon.

Windows

appears on the desk top.

Macintosh

appears in the OLYMPUS Master 2 folder.

Browse window appears after starting the

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software.

When you start OLYMPUS Master 2 for the

ﬁ rst time after installation, “Default Settings” and “Registration” screen appear. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Operating OLYMPUS Master 2

When OLYMPUS Master 2 is started, the Quick Start Guide appears with step-by-step instructions for common tasks. When the Quick Start Guide is not displayed, click in the tool bar to show the Guide.

For details on the operation, refer to the help guide of the software.

Transferring and saving images without using OLYMPUS Master 2

This camera is compatible with the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer and save the image data on your computer while the camera and the computer are connected.

System requirements

Windows : Windows 2000 Professional/

Macintosh : Mac OS X v10.3 or later

On a computer running Windows Vista, if

Even if a computer has USB ports, proper

XP Home Edition/ XP Professional/Vista

[MTP] is set for the submenu that appears by pressing n after selecting [PC] in Step 3 of “Connecting the camera to a computer” (p. 38), Windows Photo Gallery will become available.

operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.

computers with USB ports installed using an

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expansion card, etc.

computers without a factory-installed OS and

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home-built computers

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Usage Tips

If the camera does not work as intended, or if an error message is displayed on the screen, and you are unsure of what to do, refer to the information below to ﬁ x the problem(s).

Troubleshooting

Battery

“The camera does not work even when batteries are installed”.

Insert new or recharged batteries in the correct

●

direction.

“Loading the batteries and the xD-Picture Card (sold separately) into the camera” (p. 10)

If [ALKALINE] is selected with NiMH batteries, the

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camera may fail to turn on when the batteries are low. Be sure the batteries are fully charged, and select [NiMH] for [BATTERY TYPE].

[BATTERY TYPE] (p. 32)

Battery performance may have been reduced

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temporarily due to low temperature. Take the batteries out of the camera, and warm them by putting them in your pocket for a while.

Card/Internal memory

“An error message is displayed”.

“Error message” (p. 41)

Shutter button

“No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed”.

Cancel sleep mode.

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To save battery power, the camera automatically goes into sleep mode and the monitor turns off if there is no operation for 3 minutes when the camera is turned on. No picture is taken even if the shutter button is fully pressed in this mode. Operate the zoom buttons or other buttons to restore the camera from sleep mode before taking a picture. If the camera is left for another 12 minutes, it automatically turns off. Press the n button to turn the camera on.

Press the K button to set a shooting mode.

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Wait until #(ﬂ ash charge) stops blinking before

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taking pictures.

Monitor

“Difﬁ cult to see”.

●

Condensation*1 may have occurred. Turn off the power, and wait for the camera body to become acclimated to the surrounding temperature and dry out before taking pictures.

Dew drops can form in the camera when it is

suddenly taken from a cold location into a warm, humid room.

“Vertical lines appear on the screen”.

This condition may occur when the camera is

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pointed at an extremely bright subject under a clear sky and so on. The lines do not appear,

however, in the ﬁ nal image.

“The light is caught in the picture”.

Shooting with ﬂ ash in dark situations results in

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an image with many ﬂ ash reﬂ ections on dust in the air.

Date and time function

“Date and time settings return to the default setting”.

If the batteries are removed and left out of the

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camera for about a day settings return to the default setting, and must be reset.

The time until the date and time settings return

to the default setting varies depending on how long the batteries have been loaded.

“Setting the date and time” (p. 12)

Miscellaneous

“The camera makes a noise when taking pictures”.

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The camera may activate the lens and make a noise even if no operation is performed. This is because the camera automatically performs actions of auto focus as far as it is ready to shoot.

, the date and time

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Error message

When one of the messages below is

displayed on the monitor, check the corrective action.

Error message Corrective action

CARD ERROR

WRITE

PROTECT

MEMORY FULL

CARD FULL

CARD SETUP

CLEAN CARD

FORMAT

MEMORY SETUP

POWER OFF

MEMORY FORMAT

NO PICTURE

PICTURE

ERROR

THE IMAGE

CANNOT

BE EDITED

Card problem

Insert a new card.

Card problem

Use a computer to cancel the read-only setting.

Internal memory problem

Insert a card.

• Erase unwanted images.

•

Card problem

Replace the card.

• Erase unwanted images.

•

Card problem

•

Use kl to select [CLEAN CARD], and press the B button. Take out the card, wipe the contact area (p. 45) with a soft, dry cloth, and then load the card again.

•

Use kl to select

SET

[FORMAT], and press the B button. Next, use kl to select [YES], and press the

B button.

Internal memory problem

Use kl to select [MEMORY FORMAT], and press the B button. Next, use kl to select [YES], and press the

SET

B button.

Internal memory/Card problem

Take pictures before viewing them.

Problem with selected image

Use photo retouch software, etc. to view the image on a computer. If the image still cannot be viewed, the image ﬁ le is corrupted.

Problem with selected image

Use photo retouch software, etc. to edit the image on a computer.

Operation problem

Close the battery/card

CARD-COVER

OPEN

BATTERY

EMPTY

CONNECTION

NO PAPER

NO INK

JAMMED

SETTINGS

CHANGED

PRINT ERROR

CANNOT PRINT

Before erasing important images, download them to

a computer.

All data will be erased.

This is displayed, for instance, when the printer’s

paper tray has been removed. Do not operate the printer while making the print settings on the camera.

This camera may be unable to print images taken by

other cameras.

compartment cover.

Battery problem

Insert new batteries.

• If using rechargeable batteries,

• charge the batteries.

Connection problem

Connect the camera and computer or printer correctly.

Printer problem

Load paper into the printer.

Printer problem

Reﬁ ll the ink in the printer.

Printer problem

Remove the jammed paper.

Printer problem

Return to the status where the

printer can be used.

Printer problem

Turn off the camera and printer, check the printer for any problems, and then turn the power on again.

Problem with selected image

Use a computer to print.

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Shooting tips

When you are unsure of how to take a picture that you envision, refer to the information below.

Focusing

“Focusing on the subject”

Taking a picture of a subject not in the center

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of the screen

After focusing on an object at the same distance as the subject, compose the shot, and take the picture.

Pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 14)

Set [AF MODE] (p. 26) to [iESP]

●

Taking a picture in [AF TRACKING] mode

●

(p. 26)

The camera tracks the subject movement automatically to focus on it continuously.

Taking a picture of subjects where autofocus

●

is difﬁ cult

In the following cases, after focusing on an object (by pressing the shutter button halfway down) with high contrast at the same distance as the subject, compose the shot, and take the picture.

Fast-moving object

The subject is not in the center

of the frame

Camera shake

“Taking pictures without camera shake”

Taking pictures using h mode (p. 18)

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Select j (SPORT) in s mode (p. 17)

The j (SPORT) mode uses a fast shutter speed and can reduce the blur incurred by a moving subject.

Taking pictures at a high ISO sensitivity

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If a high ISO sensitivity is selected, pictures can be taken at a high shutter speed even at locations where a ﬂ ash cannot be used.

[ISO] (p. 25)

Subjects with low contrast

When extremely bright objects

appear in the center of the

Object with no vertical lines

It is also effective to compose the shot by holding the

camera vertically to focus, and then returning to the horizontal position to take the picture.

When objects are at different

screen

distances

Exposure (brightness)

“Taking pictures with the right brightness”

Taking pictures using [FACE DETECT] (p. 26)

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Appropriate exposure is obtained for a face against backlight, and the face is brightened.

Taking pictures using [FILL IN] (p. 19) ﬂ ash

●

A subject against backlight is brightened.

Taking pictures using exposure compensation

●

(p. 20)

Adjust the brightness while viewing the screen for taking the picture. Normally, taking pictures of white subjects (such as snow) results in images that are darker than the actual subject. Use the F button to adjust in the positive (+) direction to express whites as they appear. When taking pictures of black subjects, on the other hand, it is effective to adjust in the negative (-) direction.

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Color hue

“Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear”

Taking pictures by selecting [WB] (p. 25)

●

Best results in most environments can normally be obtained with the AUTO setting, but for some subjects, you should try experimenting with different settings. (This is especially true for sunshade under a clear sky, mixed natural and artiﬁ cial light settings, and so on.)

●

Taking pictures using [FILL IN] (p. 19) ﬂ ash

Use of the ﬂ ash is also effective for shooting under ﬂ uorescent and other artiﬁ cial lighting.

Image quality

“Taking sharper pictures”

●

Taking pictures with the optical zoom

Avoid using digital zoom (p. 19) to take pictures.

●

Taking pictures at a low ISO sensitivity

If the picture is taken with a high ISO sensitivity, noise (small colored spots and color unevenness that were not in the original image) can occur, and the image can appear grainy. The resulting image is grainier than with low ISO sensitivity as well.

[ISO] (p. 25)

Batteries

“Making batteries last longer”

●

Avoid any of the following operations when not actually taking pictures because they deplete the battery power

Repeatedly pressing the shutter button

●

halfway

Repeatedly using the zoom

●

Set [POWER SAVE] (p. 32) to [ON]

●

Playback/Editing tips

Playback

“Playing images in the internal memory and card”

Remove the card when playing pictures in the

●

internal memory

“Loading the batteries and the xD-Picture

●

Card™ (sold separately) into the camera” (p. 10)

“Using the microSD card/microSDHC card

●

(sold separately)” (p. 11)

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Appendix

Camera care

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.

Monitor

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

•

Lens

•

Blow dust off the lens with a commercial blower, then wipe gently with a lens cleaner.

Do not use strong solvents such as benzene

or alcohol, or chemically treated cloth.

Mold may form on the lens surface if the

lens is left dirty.

Storage

•

When storing the camera for extended periods, remove the battery and card, and keep in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated.

•

Periodically insert the battery and test the camera functions.

Avoid leaving the camera in places where

chemical products are handled since this may result in corrosion.

Battery handling precautions

•

In addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the following types of battery can be used. Choose the power source best suited to the situation.

AA alkaline batteries

The number of pictures that 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.

Caution:

Use only batteries approved for use in this product. Otherwise it could result in explosion. Follow the instructions in this manual (p. 50) when disposing used batteries.

The following types of batteries cannot be

• used: Lithium battery pack (CR-V3)/AA (R6) manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries/AA (R6) oxyride batteries/AA (R6) lithium batteries

Power consumption by the camera varies

•

depending on which functions are used. Power is consumed continuously during the

•

conditions described below causing batteries to become exhausted quickly.

The zoom is used repeatedly.

•

The shutter button is pressed halfway

•

repeatedly in shooting mode, activating the auto focus. A picture is displayed on the monitor for an

•

extended period of time. The camera is connected to a computer or

•

printer.

Battery life varies depending on the type of

•

battery, manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc. Similarly, the camera may turn off without displaying the battery level warning or may display the battery level warning more quickly.

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Using an xD-Picture Card

A card (and internal memory) also corresponds to the ﬁ lm that records images in a ﬁ lm camera. Otherwise, the recorded images (data) can be erased, and retouching is also available with the use of a computer. Cards can be removed from the camera and exchanged, but this is not possible with the internal memory. Use of larger capacity cards enables you to take more pictures.

Checking the image saving location

The memory indicator shows whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and playback.

Current memory indicator

: Internal memory is being used

None: Card is being used

Current memory

indicator

Index area

(Notes can be ﬁ lled in

(Contact section of the

card with the internal

Do not touch the contact area directly.

Cards compatible with this camera

xD-Picture Card (16MB to 2GB) (TypeH/M/M+, Standard)

Using a new card

Before using a non-Olympus card or a card that was used for another purpose in a computer or other device, use [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT] (p. 30) to format the card.

here)

Contact area

camera terminal)

12M

ORM

Shooting mode

Even if [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT],

[ERASE], [SEL. IMAGE], or [ALL ERASE] is performed, the data in the card is not completely erased. When disposing of the card, damage the card to prevent the disclosure of personal data.

Readout/recording process of the card

Never open the battery/card compartment cover or unplug the USB cable while the camera is reading or writing data, which is indicated by blinking of the card access lamp. This can not only damage the image data but also render the internal memory or card unusable.

Card access lamp

2009.10.26 12:30 4

Playback mode

100-0004

ORM

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Number of storable pictures (still pictures)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and xD-Picture Card

Still pictures

IMAGE SIZE

3968×2976

2560×1920

2048×1536

1600×1200

1280×960

640×480

1920×1080

COMPRES-

SION

Number of storable still pictures

Internal memory Using a 1GB xD-Picture Card

Without sound Without sound

2 152 5 300

6 359 13 695 10 576 21 1,141 17 940 35 1,880 27 1,453 55 2,906

110 5,813 203 10,657

16 875 32 1,728

Movies

IMAGE SIZE

640×480

320×240

FRAME RATE

N O N O

The maximum ﬁ le size of a single movie is 2 GB, regardless of the capacity of the card.

*

When using a TypeM or Standard xD-Picture Card, the maximum recording length will be 10 seconds.

Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken

Either erase unwanted images, or connect the camera to a computer or other device to save the images, and then erase the images in the internal memory or card. [ERASE] (p. 16), [SEL. IMAGE] (p. 29), [ALL ERASE] (p. 29), [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT] (p. 30)

Continuous recording length

Internal memory Using a 1 GB xD-Picture Card

Without sound Without sound

10 sec. 20 sec. 18 min. 11 sec. 29 sec. 25 min. 27 sec. 58 sec. 50 min. 55 sec.

9 min. 5 sec.*

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Using the microSD Attachment

Do not use the attachment with Olympus

digital cameras that do not support this microSD Attachment, as well as with other brands of digital cameras, computers, printers, and other devices that support xD-Picture Card. Doing so not only may damage the pictures taken, but may also result in the malfunction of the device.

If the microSD card cannot be removed,

do not use force. Contact authorized distributors/service centers.

Cards compatible with this camera

microSD card/microSDHC card

For a list of tested microSD cards, please

visit our website (http://www.olympus.com/).

Sending images

You can send images to a computer or a PictBrige printer by using the USB cable provided with the camera. To send data to other devices, remove the attachment from the camera and use a commercially available microSD card adapter.

Handling precautions

Do not touch the contact area of the attachment or microSD card. Doing so may cause failure in reading the images. When ﬁ ngerprints or stains are found on the contact area, wipe the area with a soft dry cloth.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the

DANGER If the product is used without observing

WARNING If the product is used without observing the

CAUTION If the product is used without observing the

WARNING! TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.

General Precautions

Read All Instructions — Before you use the

product, read all operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation for future reference.

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 — For precautions on

products with weatherproof designs, read the weatherprooﬁ ng sections.

Location — To avoid damage to the product, mount

the product securely on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket.

Power Source — Connect this product only to the

power source described on the product label.

Foreign Objects — To avoid personal injury, never

insert a metal object into the product.

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 ampliﬁ ers.

documentation provided with the product.

the information given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result.

information given under this symbol, injury or death may result.

information given under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or loss of valuable data may result.

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Handling the Camera

WARNING

Do not use the camera near ﬂ ammable or

• explosive gases. Do not use the ﬂ ash and LED on people

• (infants, small children, etc.) at close range.

You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the

•

faces of your subjects. Firing the ﬂ ash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision.

Keep young children and infants away from

• the camera.

Always use and store the camera out of the

•

reach of young children and infants to prevent the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury:

Becoming entangled in the camera strap,

•

causing strangulation. Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or

•

other small parts. Accidentally ﬁ ring the ﬂ ash into their own eyes

•

or those of another child. Accidentally being injured by the moving parts

•

of the camera.

Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the

• camera. Do not use or store the camera in dusty or

• humid places. Do not cover the ﬂ ash with a hand while ﬁ ring.

• Do not insert anything into the microSD

• Attachment other than the microSD card.

Other types of cards cannot be inserted into microSD Attachment.

Do not insert anything other than an xD-Picture

• Card or the microSD Attachment into the camera.

If you insert a card by mistake, such as a microSD card, do not use force. Contact authorized distributors/service centers.

CAUTION

Stop using the camera immediately if you

• notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it.

Never remove the batteries with bare hands,

•

which may cause a ﬁ re or burn your hands.

Never hold or operate the camera with wet

• hands. Do not leave the camera in places where it may

• be subject to extremely high temperatures.

Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in

•

some circumstances, cause the camera to catch ﬁ re. Do not use the charger if it is covered (such as a blanket). This could cause overheating, resulting in ﬁ re.

Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a

• low-temperature burn.

When the camera contains metal parts,

•

overheating can result in a low-temperature burn. Pay attention to the following:

When used for a long period, the camera will

•

get hot. If you hold on to the camera in this state, a low-temperature burn may be caused. In places subject to extremely cold

•

temperatures, the temperature of the camera’s body may be lower than the environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when handling the camera in cold temperatures.

Be careful with the strap.

•

Be careful with the strap when you carry the

•

camera. It could easily catch on stray objects and cause serious damage.

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Battery Handling Precautions

Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.

DANGER

•

Use only the Olympus brand NiMH batteries and proper ﬁ tting 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 hightemperatures 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, solder, etc.

•

If battery ﬂ uid gets into your eyes, ﬂ ush 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.

•

To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating or causing a ﬁ re 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.

•

Do not use batteries if their body is not covered by the insulating sheet or if the sheet is torn, as this may cause ﬂ uid leaks, ﬁ re or injury.

CAUTION

•

Do not remove batteries immediately after using the camera. Batteries may become hot during prolonged use. Always unload the battery from the camera before

•

storing the camera for a long period.

The following AA (R6) batteries cannot

Batteries whose bodies are only partially or not at all covered by an insulating sheet.

Batteries whose - terminals are raised, but not covered by an insulating sheet.

Batteries whose - terminals are ﬂ at and not completely covered by an insulating sheet. (Such batteries cannot be used even if the

- terminals are partially covered.)

If NiMH batteries are not charged within the

•

speciﬁ ed 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, deformed

•

or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop using the camera. If a battery leaks ﬂ uid onto your clothing or skin,

•

remove the clothing and ﬂ ush the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the ﬂ uid burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately. Never subject batteries to strong shocks or

•

continuous vibration.

be used.

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Caution for Usage Environment

To protect the high-precision technology contained

•

in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if in use or storage:

Places where temperatures and/or humidity

•

are high or go through extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidiﬁ ers. In sandy or dusty environments.

•

Near ﬂ ammable items or explosives.

•

In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain.

•

When using products with weatherproof designs, read their manuals as well. In places prone to strong vibrations.

•

Never drop the camera or subject it to severe

•

shocks or vibrations. When mounted on a tripod, adjust the position of

•

the camera with the tripod head. Do not twist the camera. Do not touch electric contacts on cameras.

•

Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the

•

sun. This may cause lens or shutter curtain damage, color failure, ghosting on the CCD, or may possibly cause ﬁ res. Do not push or pull severely on the lens.

•

Before storing the camera for a long period,

•

remove the batteries. Select a cool, dry location for storage to prevent condensation or mold from forming inside the camera. After storage, test the camera by turning it on and pressing the shutter button to make sure that it is operating normally. Always observe the operating environment

•

restrictions described in the camera’s manual.

Battery Handling Precautions

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 ﬁ rst time, or if they have not been used for a long period. Always charge sets of batteries (included in some

•

areas) (2 or 4) together. Do not use alkaline batteries unless it is absolutely

•

necessary. In some cases, alkaline batteries may have a shorter service life than NiMH. Alkaline battery performance is limited, especially at low temperatures. The use of NiMH batteries is recommended. AA manganese (Zinc-Carbon) batteries cannot be

•

used with this camera. When operating the camera with battery power

•

at low temperatures, try to keep the camera and spare batteries as warm as possible. Batteries which run down at low temperatures may be restored after they are warmed at room temperature. Recommended temperature ranges for NiMH

•

batteries:

Operation ................... 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Charge ....................... 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage.......................-20°C to 30°C (-4°F to 86°F)

Using, charging or storing the batteries outside

•

these ranges could shorten battery life or affect battery performance. Always unload the batteries from the camera before storing the camera for a long period. Before using NiMH batteries, always read the

•

provided instructions. The number of pictures you can take may vary

•

depending on the shooting conditions or batteries. Before going on a long trip, and especially before

•

traveling abroad, purchase an ample supply of extra batteries. The recommended batteries may be difﬁ cult to obtain while traveling. Please recycle batteries to help save our planet’s

•

resources. When you throw away dead batteries, be sure to cover their terminals and always observe local laws and regulations.

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LCD Monitor

Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the

•

image may become vague, resulting in a playback mode failure or damage to the monitor. A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the

•

monitor, but this is not a malfunction. When a subject is viewed diagonally in the

•

camera, the edges may appear zigzagged on the monitor. This is not a malfunction; it will be less noticeable in playback mode.

•

In places subject to low temperatures, the LCD monitor may take a long time to turn on or its color may change temporarily. When using the camera in extremely cold places, it is a good idea to occasionally place it in a warm place. An LCD monitor exhibiting poor performance due to low temperatures will recover in normal temperatures.

•

The LCD used for the monitor is made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light may appear constantly on the LCD Monitor. Due to its characteristics or the angle at which you are viewing the monitor, the spot may not be uniform in color and brightness. This is not a malfunction.

Legal and Other Notices

Olympus makes no representations or warranties

•

regarding any damages, or beneﬁ t expected by using this unit lawfully, or any request from a third person, which are caused by the inappropriate use of this product. Olympus makes no representations or warranties

•

regarding any damages or any beneﬁ t expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing picture data.

Disclaimer of Warranty

Olympus makes no representations or warranties,

•

either expressed or implied, by or concerning any content of these written materials or software, and in no event shall be liable for any implied warranty of merchantability or ﬁ tness for any particular purpose or for any consequential, incidental or indirect damages (including but not limited to damages for loss of business proﬁ ts, business interruption and loss of business information) arising from the use or inability to use these written materials or software or equipment. Some countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages or of the implied warranty, so the above limitations may not apply to you. Olympus reserves all rights to this manual.

•

Warning

Unauthorized photographing or use of copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. Olympus assumes no responsibility for unauthorized photographing, use or other acts that infringe upon the rights of copyright owners.

All rights reserved. No part of these written materials or this software may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording or the use of any type of information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of 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. Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of this publication or software without obligation or advance notice.

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FCC Notice

Radio and Television Interference

•

Changes or modiﬁ cations not expressly approved

•

by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

•

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference

•

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the distance between the camera and

•

receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit

•

different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV

•

technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC).

Any unauthorized changes or modiﬁ cations to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate it.

For customers in North and South America

For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity Model Number : FE-26/X-21 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party :

Address : 3500 Corporate

Telephone Number : 484-896-5000

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.

Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A.

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OLYMPUS WORLDWIDE LIMITED WARRANTY - IMAGING PRODUCTS

Olympus warrants that the enclosed Olympus® imaging product(s) and related Olympus® accessories (individually a “Product” and collectively the “Products”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If any Product proves to be defective within the one-year warranty period, the customer must return the defective Product to any of Olympus Service Centers, following the procedure set forth below (See “WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED”). Olympus, at its sole discretion, will repair, replace, or adjust the defective Product, provided that Olympus investigation and factory inspection disclose that (a) such defect developed under normal and proper use and (b) the Product is covered under this limited warranty. Repair, replacement, or adjustment of defective Products shall be Olympus’s sole obligation and the customer’s sole remedy hereunder. The customer is liable and shall pay for shipment of the Products to the Olympus Service Center. Olympus shall not be obligated to perform preventive maintenance, installation, deinstallation, or maintenance. Olympus reserves the right to (i) use reconditioned, refurbished, and/or serviceable used parts (that meet Olympus’s quality assurance standards) for warranty or any other repairs and (ii) make any internal or external design and/or feature changes on or to its products without any liability to incorporate such changes on or to the Products.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY

Excluded from this limited warranty and not warranted by Olympus in any fashion, either express, implied, or by statute, are:

(a) products and accessories not manufactured by

Olympus and/or not bearing the “OLYMPUS” brand label (the warranty coverage for products and accessories of other manufacturers, which may be distributed by Olympus, is the responsibility of the manufacturers of such products and accessories in accordance with the terms and duration of such manufacturers’ warranties);

(b) any Product which has been disassembled,

repaired, tampered with, altered, changed, or modiﬁ ed by persons other than Olympus’s own authorized service personnel unless repair by others is made with the written consent of Olympus;

from wear, tear, misuse, abuse, negligence, sand, liquids, impact, improper storage, nonperformance of scheduled operator and maintenance items, battery leakage, use of non“OLYMPUS” brand accessories, consumables, or supplies, or use of the Products in combination

with non-compatible devices; (d) software programs; (e) supplies and consumables (including but not

limited to lamps, ink, paper, ﬁ lm, prints, negatives,

cables and batteries); and/or (f) Products which do not contain a validly placed

and recorded Olympus serial number, unless they

are a model on which Olympus does not place

and record serial numbers.

EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, OLYMPUS MAKES NO AND DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS, GUARANTIES, CONDITIONS, AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OR ARISING UNDER ANY STATUTE, ORDINANCE, COMMERCIAL USAGE OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AS TO THE SUITABILITY, DURABILITY, DESIGN, OPERATION, OR CONDITON OF THE PRODUCTS (OR ANY PART THEREOF) OR THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCTS OR THEIR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR RELATING TO THE INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT, OR OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHT USED OR INCLUDED THEREIN.

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IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLY AS A MATTER OF LAW, THEY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. SOME STATES MAY NOT RECOGNIZE A DISCLAIMER OR LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND/OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SO THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY. THE CUSTOMER MAY ALSO HAVE DIFFERENT AND/OR ADDITIONAL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. THE CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT OLYMPUS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES THAT THE CUSTOMER MAY INCUR FROM DELAYED SHIPMENT, PRODUCT FAILURE, PRODUCT DESIGN, SELECTION, OR PRODUCTION, IMAGE OR DATA LOSS OR IMPAIRMENT OR FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE, WHETHER LIABILITY IS ASSERTED IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY) OR OTHERWISE. IN NO EVENT SHALL OLYMPUS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOSS OF USE), WHETHER OR NOT OLYMPUS SHALL BE OR SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH POTENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE.

Representations and warranties made by any person, including but not limited to dealers, representatives, salespersons, or agents of Olympus, which are inconsistent or in conﬂ ict with or in addition to the terms of this limited warranty, shall not be binding upon Olympus unless reduced to writing and approved by an expressly authorized ofﬁ cer of Olympus. This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive statement of warranty which Olympus agrees to provide with respect to the Products and it shall supersede all prior and contemporaneous oral or written agreements, understandings, proposals, and communications pertaining to the subject matter hereof. This limited warranty is exclusively for the beneﬁ t of the original customer and cannot be transferred or assigned.

WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED

The customer must transfer any image or other data saved on a Product to another image or data storage medium and/or remove any ﬁ lm from the Product prior to sending the Product to Olympus for service.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OLYMPUS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SAVING, KEEPING OR MAINTAINING ANY IMAGE OR DATA SAVED ON A PRODUCT RECEIVED BY IT FOR SERVICE, OR ON ANY FILM CONTAINED WITHIN A PRODUCT RECEIVED BY IT FOR SERVICE, NOR SHALL OLYMPUS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES IN THE EVENT ANY IMAGE OR DATA IS LOST OR IMPAIRED WHILE SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOSS OF USE), WHETHER OR NOT OLYMPUS SHALL BE OR SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH POTENTIAL LOSS OR IMPAIRMENT.

Package the Product carefully using ample padding material to prevent damage in transit and either deliver it to the Authorized Olympus Dealer that sold you the Product or ship it postage prepaid and insured to any of our Olympus Service Centers. When returning Products for service, your package should include the following:

1 Sales receipt showing date and place of

purchase.

2 Copy of this limited warranty bearing the

Product serial number corresponding to the serial number on the Product (unless it is a

model on which Olympus does not place and record serial numbers).

3 A detailed description of the problem. 4 Sample prints, negatives, digital prints (or ﬁ les on

disk) if available and related to the problem.

When service is completed, the Product will be returned to you postage prepaid.

WHERE TO SEND PRODUCT FOR SERVICE

See “WORLDWIDE WARRANTY” for the nearest service center.

INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY SERVICE

International warranty service is available under this warranty.

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For customers in Europe

“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. “CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.

This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product.

This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin Directive 2006/66/EC Annex II] indicates separate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries. Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste batteries.

Provisions of warranty

1 If this product proves to be defective, although it

has been used properly (in accordance with the written Handling Care and Operating instructions supplied with it), during the applicable national warranty period and has been purchased from an authorized Olympus distributor within the business area of Olympus Imaging Europa GmbH as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus. com this product will be repaired, or at Olympus’s option replaced, free of charge. To claim under this warranty the customer must take the product before the end of the applicable national warranty period to the dealer where the product was purchased or any other Olympus service station within the business area of Olympus Imaging Europa GmbH as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus.com. During the one year period of the World Wide Guarantee the customer may turn the product in at any Olympus service station. Please notice that not in all countries such Olympus service station exists.

2 The customer shall transport the product to the

dealer or Olympus authorized service station at his own risk and shall be responsible for any costs incurred in transporting the product.

Provisions of Guarantee

1 “OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP., Shinjuku

Monolith, 2-3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan grants a one year World Wide Guarantee. This worldwide Guarantee must be presented at an Olympus authorized repair service station before any repair can be made under conditions of this Guarantee. This Guarantee is valid only if the Guarantee Certiﬁ cate and proof of purchase are presented at the Olympus repair service station. Please note that this Guarantee is in addition to and does not

affect the customer’s legal warranty rights under

the applicable national legislation governing the

sale of consumer goods mentioned above. 2 This Guarantee does not cover the following

and the customer will be required to pay repair

charge, even for defects occurring within the

Guarantee period referred to above.

Any defect that occurs due to mishandling

(such as an operation performed that is not mentioned in the Handling Care or other sections of the instructions, etc.) Any defect that occurs due to repair,

modiﬁ cation, cleaning, etc. performed by anyone other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station. Any defect or damage that occurs due to

transport, a fall, shock, etc. after purchase of the product. Any defect or damage that occurs due to ﬁ re,

earthquake, ﬂ ood damage, thunderbolt, other natural disasters, environmental pollution and irregular voltage sources. Any defect that occurs due to careless or

improper storage (such as keeping the product under conditions of high temperature and humidity, near insect repellents such as naphthalene or harmful drugs, etc.), improper maintenance, etc. Any defect that occurs due to exhausted

batteries, etc. Any defect that occurs due to sand, mud, etc.

entering the inside of the product casing. When the Guarantee Certiﬁ cate is not

returned with the product. When any alterations whatsoever are made to

the Guarantee Certiﬁ cate regarding the year, month and date of purchase, the customer’s name, the dealer’s name, and the serial number. When proof of purchase is not presented with

this Guarantee Certiﬁ cate.

3 This Guarantee applies to the product only; the

Guarantee does not apply to any other accessory

equipment, such as the case, strap, lens cap and

batteries. 4 Olympus’s sole liability under this Guarantee shall

be limited to repairing or replacing the product.

Any liability under the Guarantee for indirect

or consequential loss or damage of any kind

incurred or suffered by the customer due to a

defect of the product, and in particular any loss

or damage caused to any lenses, ﬁ lms, other

equipment or accessories used with the product

or for any loss resulting from a delay in repair or

loss of data, is excluded. Compelling regulations

by law remain unaffected by this.

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Notes regarding Guarantee maintenance

1 This Guarantee will only be valid if the Guarantee

Certiﬁ cate is duly completed by Olympus or an authorized dealer or other documents contain sufﬁ cient proof. Therefore, please make sure that your name, the name of the dealer, the serial number and the year, month and date of purchase are all completed or the original invoice or the sales receipt (indicating the dealer’s name, the date of purchase and product type) is attached to this Guarantee Certiﬁ cate. Olympus reserves the right to refuse free-of-charge service if neither Guarantee Certiﬁ cate is completed nor the above document is attached or if the information contained in it is incomplete or illegible.

2 Since this Guarantee Certiﬁ cate will not be re-

issued, keep it in a safe place.

* Please refer to the list on the web site: http://

www.olympus.com for the authorized international Olympus service network.

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 Inc.

•

xD-Picture Card™ is a trademark.

•

microSD is a trademark of the SD Association.

•

All other company and product names are

•

registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners. The standards for camera ﬁ le 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).

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SPECIFICATIONS

Camera

Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)

Recording system

Still pictures : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File

Applicable standards : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III,

Movie : AVI Motion JPEG

Memory : Internal memory

No. of effective pixels : 11,860,000 pixels

Image pickup device : 1/2.33” CCD (primary color ﬁ lter), 12,700,000 pixels (gross)

Lens : Olympus lens 6.3 to 18.9 mm, f3.1 to 5.9

Photometric system : Digital ESP metering system

Shutter speed : 4 to 1/2000 sec.

Shooting range :

Monitor : 2.7” T FT color LCD display, 230,000 dots

Connector : USB connector

Automatic calendar system : 2000 up to 2099

Operating environment

Temperature : 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) (operation) /

Humidity : 30 % to 90 % (operation)/10 % to 90 % (storage)

Power supply : AA alkaline / NiMH battery (two)

Dimensions : 96.0 mm (W) × 62.1 mm (H) × 26.8 mm (D)

Weight : 117 g (4.1 oz) (excluding batteries and card)

system (DCF))

PictBridge

xD-Picture Card (16 MB to 2 GB) (TypeH/M/M+, Standard) microSD card/microSDHC card (when the supplied microSD Attachment is used.)

(equivalent to 36 to 108 mm on a 35 mm camera)

0.6 m (2.0 ft.) to

0.2 m (0.7 ft.) to (W), 0.6 m (2.0 ft.) to

0.05 m (0.2 ft.) to (super macro mode)

-20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) (storage)

(3.8 × 2.4 × 1.1 in.) (excluding protrusions)

(W), 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) to (T) (normal)

(T) (macro mode)

microSD Attachment

Product type : Attachment for microSD card

Operating environment

Temperature : -10 °C to 40 °C (14 °F to 104 °F) (operation) /

Humidity : 95 % and below (operation) / 85 % and below (storage)

Dimensions : 25.0 mm (W) × 20.3 mm (H) × 1.7 mm (D) (1.0 × 0.8 × 0.07 in.) (Handle:2.2 mm

Weight : Approx. 0.9 g (0.03 oz)

Design and speciﬁ cations subject to change without notice.

-20 °C to 65 °C (-4 °F to 149 °F) (storage)

(0.09 in.))

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Index

AF MODE .............................................26

AF TRACKING ................................ 18, 26

Arrow pad .............................................12

ERASE

ALL ERASE ....................................... 29

SEL. IMAGE ......................................29

Single image erase ............................16

Error message ......................................41

Backlight boost .....................................21

BACKUP ............................................... 30

Battery ...........................................10, 44

BATTERY TYPE ................................... 32

Beep ..................................................... 31

Brightness

Backlight boost ..................................21

Exposure compensation ....................20

Monitor brightness s ....................... 31

Card

microSD Card .............................. 11, 47

microSDHC card .......................... 11, 47

xD-Picture Card ........................... 10, 45

Compression.........................................24

Connecting

PC ...................................................... 38

Printer ................................................ 33

CUSTOM PRINT ..................................34

Date and time X ........................... 12, 31

DIS MODE h .....................................18

Display language W ..................13, 30

EASY PRINT ........................................33

Edit (still images)

Cropping P ....................................... 28

Resize Q .........................................28

FACE DETECT ..................................... 26

Flash

FILL IN ...............................................19

FLASH AUTO .................................... 19

FLASH OFF .......................................19

REDEYE ............................................ 19

FORMAT ...............................................30

Frame rate ............................................24

FUNC menu .......................................... 22

mode .............................................17

iESP ...................................................... 26

IMAGE QUALITY A ..............................24

Image size ............................................24

Information display..........................22, 23

Internal memory ........................ 11, 45, 46

ISO sensitivity ....................................... 25

Macro & ............................................... 20

MAGIC FILTER Q ................................27

Maintenance

Camera care ......................................44

PIXEL MAPPING ...............................30

MEMORY FORMAT .............................. 30

MENU COLOR .....................................31

microSD Attachment ....................... 11, 47

Natural color .........................................25

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OLYMPUS Master 2 .............................38

Operation guide ....................................12

PANORAMA ..........................................26

PERFECT FIX H ..................................28

PictBridge ............................................. 33

Playback image

Closeup view .....................................23

Index view .......................................... 23

Movies ............................................... 15

Viewing images ..................................15

P mode ................................................. 14

POWER SAVE ......................................32

Print ...................................................... 33

Print Reservations (DPOF) ................... 36

Protecting images 0 .......................... 28

RESET D ..............................................27

Rotating images y ............................... 29

mode ...........................................17

Self-timer .............................................. 21

Shooting................................................14

Shooting movies n .............................. 18

SILENT MODE F .................................32

SLIDESHOW G ....................................28

SPOT .................................................... 26

Strap ..................................................... 10

SUPER MACRO % ..............................20

SWITCH SHOOTING MODES C ....... 27

WB ........................................................ 25

Zoom.....................................................19

Turning on the camera ..........................12

USB cable ....................................... 33, 38

Using the Menu.......................................3

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VN405901

Olympus FE-26, FE26SLV User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Names of Parts

Preparing the Camera

Shooting, Playback, and Erasing

Using Shooting Modes

Using Shooting Functions

Using Playback Features

Menus for Shooting Functions

Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions

Menus for Other Camera Settings

Printing

Using OLYMPUS Master 2

Usage Tips

Appendix

Index