Olympus FE-270, C-510 User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

FE-270/X-815/ C-510

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 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.

Quick Start Guide

Get started using your camera right away.

Button operations

Menu operations

Printing pictures

Using OLYMPUS Master

Getting to know your camera better

Appendix

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Contents

Quick Start Guide

Button operations

Menu operations

Printing pictures

Using OLYMPUS Master

Getting to know your camera better

Appendix

P. 3

P. 10

P. 15

P. 26

P. 32

P. 39

P. 46

Test out the functions of the camera buttons by following along with the illustrations.

Learn about the menus that control the functions and settings for basic operation.

Learn how to print pictures you have taken.

Learn how to transfer and save pictures to a computer.

Find out more about camera operations and how to take better pictures.

Read about convenient functions and safety precautions to use your camera more effectively.

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Quick Start Guide

Gather these items (box contents)

Digital Camera Strap AA batteries

(2)

USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master 2

CD-ROM

Items not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location.

Attach the strap

Quick Start Guide

( Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.

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Prepare the camera

a. Insert the batteries and the xD-Picture Card (optional) into the

camera.

Quick Start Guide

( To remove the card, push the card all the way in, release slowly,

grasp the card and remove it.

Notch

( Orient the card, and insert the card straight in.

Insert the card until it clicks into place.

( With this camera, you can take pictures without inserting the optional xD-

Picture Card™ (hereinafter referred to as “the card”). If you take pictures without inserting the card, the pictures will be stored in the internal memory. For details on the card, please refer to “The card” (P. 47).

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Turn the camera on

TIME

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Y / M /

This explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode.

a. Set the mode dial to h.

When shooting still pictures

When shooting movies

Still picture shooting modes

h The camera determines the optimum settings for shooting pictures.

h This function reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject, or camera shake when

B Suitable for taking pictures of people. E Suitable for taking pictures of a landscape. M Suitable for taking pictures of people at night.

f Select from 10 available scene modes, according to the shooting conditions.

R Use the shooting guide displayed on the screen to shoot pictures according to the

b. Press the o button.

taking pictures.

situation.

Quick Start Guide

o button

( To turn off the camera, press the o button once again.

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.--.-- --:--

CANCEL

( This screen is

displayed if the date and time are not set.

Hint

The directions of the arrow pad is indicated with ONXY in the supplied instruction manual.

TIME

DMY

Y/M/

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Set the date and time

TIME

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.--.-- --:--

Y / M /

2007

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TIME

Y / M /

2007

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TIME

Y / M /

About the date and time setting screen

Y-M-D Hour

TIME

DMY

.--.-- --:--

----

CANCEL

Y/M/

Cancels the setting

a. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to select [Y].

• The first two digits of the year are fixed.

Quick Start Guide

b. Press the Y# button.

Minute

Date formats (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y)

OF/< button

NY button

2007

.--.-- --:--

CANCEL

TIME

DMY

Y/M/

Y# button

c. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to

select [M].

2007

CANCEL

DMY

1212.-- --:--

TIME

Y/M/

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d. Press the Y# button.

2007

--:--

TIME

Y / M /

2007

TIME

Y / M /

2007

TIME

Y / M /

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e. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to

select [D].

f. Press the Y# button. g. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to

select the hours and minutes.

• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.

h. Press the Y# button. i. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to

select [Y/M/D].

Set the date and time

TIME

DMY

TIME

1212:

TIME

1212:

Y/M/

SET

Y/M/

2007

CANCEL

2007

CANCEL

2007

1212.

1010 --:--

DMY

1010

DMY

1010

Quick Start Guide

j. After all settings have been set, press H.

• For a more accurate setting, press H when the time signal hits 00 seconds.

H button

CANCEL

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SET

[

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Take a picture

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a. Hold the camera.

Horizontal grip Vertical grip

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b. Focus.

Quick Start Guide

c. Shoot.

Shutter Button

(Press Halfway)

Shutter Button

(Press

Completely)

Place this mark over your subject.

1/1000

F3.1

[ ]

[

HQHQ3072

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The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed.

When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp lights up, and the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed.

The card access lamp blinks.

]

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Review your pictures

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a. Press the q button.

q button

Arrow pad

[

]

F3.1

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0.0

Displays the next image

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Displays the previous image

Erase pictures

a. Press the X& and Y# buttons to display the picture you want

to erase.

b. Press the S button.

[IN]

YES

SET

[IN]

S button

ERASE

BACK

c. Press the OF/< button, select [YES], and press H.

OF/< button

H button

ERASE

BACK

YES

SET

[IN]

Quick Start Guide

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Button operations

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Shooting mode

Self-timer

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Flash mode

o button Turning the camera on and off

Power on: Camera turns on in shooting mode.

• Lens extends

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Macro mode

• Monitor turns on

Shutter button Shooting pictures/movies

Shooting still pictures

Set the mode dial to a setting other than n, and lightly press the shutter button (halfway). The green lamp lights when the focus and exposure are locked (focus lock), and the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed (only when the mode dial is set to h, h). Now press the shutter button all the way (completely) to shoot a picture.

Button operations

Green lamp

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Locking the focus and then composing the shot (focus lock)

Compose your picture with the focus locked, and then completely press the shutter button to shoot a picture.

• When the green lamp blinks, the focus is not adjusted properly. Try locking the focus again.

[

]

Recording movies

Set the mode dial to n, and lightly press the shutter button to lock the focus, and then press the shutter button completely to start recording. Press the shutter button again to stop recording.

K button (Shooting) Selecting shooting mode/Turning the camera on

Shooting mode is selected. This function is used to set the camera to turn on in shooting mode when K is pressed with the camera off. g “K/q Turning on the camera with the K or q button” (P. 24)

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q button (Playback) Selecting playback mode/Turning the camera on

The last picture taken is displayed.

• Press the arrow pad to view other pictures.

• Use the zoom lever to switch between close-up playback and index display.

•Press H to delete the information display shown for 3 seconds during single-frame

playback.

This function is used to set the camera to turn on in playback mode when q is pressed with the camera off.

g “K/q Turning on the camera with the K or q button” (P. 24) g Movie playback “MOVIE PLAY Playing back movies” (P. 20)

Mode dial Switching shooting modes

Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode.

•Press H to delete the mode information display shown for 3 seconds when the mode dial is set to modes other than f or R.

h Shooting pictures with automatic settings

The camera determines the optimum settings for shooting pictures.

h Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization

This function reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject, or camera shake when taking pictures.

M Shooting pictures according to the situation

B E

Use PORTRAIT, LANDSCAPE and NIGHT+PORTRAIT to shoot pictures with the optimal settings.

f Shooting pictures by selecting a scene mode according to the

situation

Select from 10 available scene modes, according to the shooting conditions. Press H to set.

j SPORT /N INDOOR /W CANDLE /R SELF PORTRAIT /S SUNSET /X FIREWORKS /P BEHIND GLASS /V CUISINE /d DOCUMENTS /i AUCTION

SPORT

SETBACK

• The scene selection screen displays sample images and the shooting mode to best suit the situation.

• To switch to a different scene mode after a scene mode has been selected, press m to select [SCENE] from the top menu and display the scene selection screen.

• By switching to another scene, most settings will be

changed to the default settings of each scene.

Button operations

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R Follow the shooting guide for setting

00:36

0.0

0.3

1.0

0.7

SHOOTING GUIDE

Brightening subject.

Shooting into backlight. Blurring background.

Adjusting area in focus.

Shooting subject in motion.

SET

Follow the shooting guide displayed on the screen to set the

1/3

target items.

•Press m to display the shooting guide again.

• To change the setting without using the shooting guide, set the shooting mode to another one.

• The content set using the shooting guide will change to the default setting by pressing m or changing the mode

using the mode dial.

n Recording movies

Audio is recorded with the movie.

• During audio recording, only the digital zoom can be used. To record the movie with the optical zoom, set [MOVIE W/ SOUND] to [OFF].

g “MOVIE W/ SOUND Recording movies with or without sound” (P. 19)

This lights red during movie recording.

The remaining recording time is displayed. When

00:36

Arrow pad (ONXY)

Use the arrow pad to select scenes, items on the menus, and to play back pictures.

H button

This button is used to confirm your selection.

Button operations

OF/< button Changing picture brightness (Exposure compensation)/

Shooting mode: Changing picture brightness

0.0

+0.3

the remaining recording time reaches 0, recording stops.

Printing pictures

Press OF/< in shooting mode, choose the preferred brightness with XY, and press H.

• Adjustable from -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV

+0.7

+1.0

Playback mode: Printing pictures

Display a picture to print out in playback mode, connect the camera to the printer, and then press OF/< to print the picture. g “Direct printing (PictBridge)” (P. 26)

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X& button Shooting pictures close to the subject (Macro mode)

Press X& in shooting mode to select the macro mode. Press H for setting.

OFF Macro off Cancels macro mode.

& Macro on This mode lets you shoot from as close as 10 cm/3.9 in. (when

% Super macro This mode lets you shoot from as close as 5 cm/2.0 in. to your

NY button Self-timer shooting

Press NY in shooting mode to select on or off for the self-timer. Press H for setting.

OFF Self-timer off Cancel the self-timer. Y Self-timer on Set the self-timer.

• After setting the self-timer, press the shutter button completely. Then, the self-timer lamp

lights for approximately 10 seconds, blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and the shutter is released.

• To cancel the self-timer, press NY.

• Self-timer shooting is automatically canceled after one shot.

Y# button Flash shooting

Press Y# in shooting mode to select the flash mode. Press H for setting.

AUTO Flash auto The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.

! Red-eye This emits pre-flashes for red-eye reduction. # Fill-in The flash fires regardless of the available light. $ Flash off The flash does not fire.

the zoom is set for the zoom-out angle) and as close as 60 cm/

23.6 in. (when the zoom is set for the zoom-in angle) to your subject.

subject. The zoom position is fixed automatically and cannot be changed.

Button operations

m button Displaying the top menu

Displays the top menu.

S button Erasing pictures

In playback mode, select the picture you want to erase, and press S.

• Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before erasing to avoid

accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep.

g “0 Protecting pictures” (P. 20)

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Zoom lever Zooming while shooting/Close-up playback

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F3.1

Shooting mode: Zooming in on your subject

Optical zoom: 3× Digital zoom: 4× (optical zoom × digital zoom: Max. 12×)

Zoom out: Turn the zoom lever to the Wside.

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Zoom in: Turn the zoom lever to the Tside.

The white area is the optical zoom area. The red area is the digital zoom area. When the slider enters the red area, the digital zoom activates and the image is further enlarged.

Playback mode: Switching the picture display

Single-frame playback

• Use the arrow pad to browse pictures.

3 4

Button operations

Index display

• Use the arrow pad to select a

picture for playback, and

press H to play back the single-frame of the picture

selected.

F3.1

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Zoom bar

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Close-up playback

• Turn and hold the zoom lever to the T-side to incrementally zoom in (up to 10 times the original size), and to the W-side to zoom out.

• Press the arrow pad during closeup playback to scroll the picture in the indicated direction.

• When returning to the singleframe playback, press H.

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Menu operations

RESET

PANORAMA

SILENT

MODE

SETUP

IMAGE

QUALITY

SCENE

PICTURE + SOUND

SETUP

RESET

PANORAMA

SILENT

MODE

SETUP

IMAGE

QUALITY

SCENE

PICTURE + SOUND

K button (Shooting mode)

q button (Playback mode)

m button

Arrow pad (ONXY)

About the menus

Press m to display the top menu on the monitor.

• The contents displayed on the top menu differ according to the mode.

Top menu

(Still picture shooting mode)

RESET

EXIT

PANORAMA

IMAGE

QUALITY

SCENE

PICTURE + SOUND

SETUP

SILENT

MODE

SET

SETUP menu items

MEMORY FORMAT

BACKUP

PIXEL MAPPING

BACK

ENGLISH

SET

• Select [PLAYBACK MENU] or [SETUP] and press H. The screen for selecting the menu

item is then displayed.

• When the mode dial is set to R and the settings are made by following the shooting

guide, press m to display the shooting guide screen.

Operation guide

During menu operations, the buttons and their respective functions are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Follow these guides to navigate the menus.

RESET

EXIT

PANORAMA

IMAGE

QUALITY

SCENE

PICTURE + SOUND

SETUP

SILENT

MODE

SET

BACK EXIT

SET

: Moves back one menu.

: Exits the menu. : Press the arrow pad (ONXY) to select an

item.

: Sets the selected item.

Menu operations

Operation guide

m button

Arrow pad (ONXY)

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Using the menus

RESET

PANORAMA

SILENT

MODE

SETUP

IMAGE

QUALITY

SCENE

PICTURE + SOUND

SETUP

This explains how to use the menus with the [8] (warning sound) setting as an example.

1 Set the mode dial to a setting other than R. 2 Press m to display the top menu. Press Y

to select [SETUP], and press H.

•[8] is on a menu in [SETUP].

RESET

EXIT

PANORAMA

IMAGE

QUALITY

SCENE

PICTURE + SOUND

SETUP

SETUP SILENT

MODE

SET

3 Press ON to select [8], and press H.

• Unavailable settings cannot be selected.

•Press X on this screen to move the cursor to the page

display. Press ON to change the page. To return to the item selection screen, press Y or H.

MEMORY FORMAT

BACKUP

PIXEL MAPPING

BACK

ENGLISH

SET

Menu operations

Page display: This mark is displayed when there are more menu items on the next page.

The selected item is displayed in a different color.

4 Press ON to select [OFF], [LOW] or [HIGH],

and press H.

• The menu item is set and the previous menu is displayed.

Press m repeatedly to exit the menu.

• To cancel any changes and continue operating the menus,

press m without pressing H.

BEEP

SHUTTER SOUND VOLUME

BACK

BEEP

SHUTTER SOUND VOLUME

BACK

NORMAL LOW

LOW

SET

OFF

LOW

HIGH

SET

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Shooting mode menu K

RESET

PANORAMA

SILENT

MODE

SETUP

IMAGE

QUALITY

SCENE

MOVIE

W/ SOUND

RESET

PANORAMA

SILENT

MODE

SETUP

IMAGE

QUALITY

SCENE

PICTURE + SOUND

When shooting moviesWhen shooting still pictures

IMAGE

QUALITY

SCENE

MOVIE

W/ SOUND

SETUP

SILENT

MODE

SET

PICTURE

PANORAMA

+ SOUND

IMAGE

RESET

EXIT

IMAGE

QUALITY

SCENE

SETUP

SETUP SILENT

MODE

SET

PANORAMA

RESET

EXIT

* An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required.

• Some functions are not available according to the selected mode.

g “Functions available in shooting modes and scenes” (P. 45) g “SETUP menus” (P. 23)

• The factory default settings are displayed in gray ( ).

IMAGE QUALITY Changing the image quality

Still picture image quality and their applications

Image quality/Image size Compression Application

SHQ 3072 × 2304 Low

HQ 3072 × 2304 Standard

SQ1 2048 × 1536 Standard

SQ2 640 × 480 Standard

16:9 1920 × 1080 Standard

compression

• This is useful for printing large images on full-size paper.

• This is useful for performing computer image processing, such as contrast adjustment and red-eye correction.

• This is useful for A4 (11.7×8.5 in.)/ postcard-size prints.

• This is useful for computer editing such as rotating or adding text to a picture.

• This is useful for sending as e-mail attachments.

• This is useful for expressing the broadness of a subject such as landscapes and for viewing pictures on a wide-screen television.

• [PANORAMA] cannot be set.

Movie image quality

Image quality/Image size

SHQ 640 × 480

HQ 320 × 240

Menu operations

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PANORAMA Creating a panoramic picture

Panorama shooting lets you create a panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software on the provided CD-ROM. An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required for panorama shooting.

Y: The next picture is

connected at the right edge.

X: The next picture is

connected at the left edge.

Connects pictures from left to right Connects pictures from bottom to top

Use the arrow pad to specify at which edge you want to connect the pictures; and then compose your shots so that the edges of the pictures overlap. The part of the previous

O: The next picture is

connected at the top.

N: The next picture is

connected at the bottom.

picture where it will be joined to the next picture does not remain in the frame. You have to remember what the part in the frame looked like and take the next picture so it overlaps.

•Press H to exit.

• Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures. The warning mark (g) is displayed

after 10 pictures have been taken.

RESET Changing the shooting functions back to default settings

NO /YES

Restore shooting functions back to default settings.

Functions for returning the settings to the original when the reset function is executed

Menu operations

Function Factory default setting Ref. Page

# & OFF P. 13

F 0.0 P. 12

Y OFF P. 13

IMAGE QUALITY HQ P. 17

PICTURE + SOUND OFF P. 19

MOVIE W/ SOUND ON P. 19

AUTO P. 13

jSPORT P. 11

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ERASE

SETUP

MOVIE

PLAY

PLAYBACK

ORDER

SILENT

MODE

RESIZE

FAVORITE

RESIZE

ERASE

SETUP

ORDER

SILENT

MODE

FAVORITE

SLIDESHOW

PLAYBACK

f (Scene) Shooting pictures by selecting a scene according to the situation

The scene selection screen displays sample images and the shooting mode to best suit the situation. This can be set only when the mode dial is set to f.

• By switching to another scene, most settings will be changed to the default settings of each scene.

g “f Shooting pictures by selecting a scene mode according to the situation” (P. 11)

SILENT MODE Muting operational sounds

OFF /ON

PICTURE + SOUND Recording sound with still pictures

OFF /ON

MOVIE W/ SOUND Recording movies with or without sound

/ON

OFF

This function allows you to mute operational sounds during shooting and playback (e.g. warning beeps, shutter sounds, etc.).

When activated [ON], the camera will record about 4 seconds of audio after the picture is taken. When recording, aim the camera microphone at the source of the sound you want to record.

When [ON] (sound is recorded) is selected, the optical zoom cannot be used during movie recording. Only the digital zoom can be used.

Playback mode menu q

When a still picture is selected When a movie is selected

41 3 2

SLIDE-

SHOW

FAVORITE

EXIT

g “SETUP menus” (P. 23) g “SILENT MODE Muting operational sounds” (P. 19)

• The factory default settings are displayed in gray ( ).

SLIDESHOW Playing back pictures automatically

Press H to start the slideshow.

• Only the first frame of each movie is displayed.

• To cancel the slideshow, press H or m.

RESIZE

PLAYBACK

ERASE

ORDER

SETUP

SILENT

MODE

SET

* A card is required.

MOVIE

PLAY

FAVORITE

EXIT

RESIZE

PLAYBACK

ERASE

SET

ORDER

SETUP

SILENT

MODE

Menu operations

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MOVIE PLAY Playing back movies

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[

]

Select [MOVIE PLAY] from the top menu, and press H to play back the movie. Another option is to select a picture with the movie icon (n) and press H to play back the movie.

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MOVIE PLAY

Operations during movie playback

Y : Fast forwards playback when pressed and held.

X : Rewinds playback when pressed and held.

Playing time/Total recording time

0004

O : Increases the volume. N : Reduces the volume.

’0707.

32320×24240

1212.

1010 12

100

•Press H to pause the playback.

Operations during pause

Y : Plays when pressed and held. X : Plays the movie in reverse when pressed and held.

O : Displays the first frame. N : Displays the last frame.

• To resume the movie, press H.

• To cancel the playback of the movie in the middle of it or during pause, press m.

PLAYBACK MENU

.................................................................................................................. Protecting pictures

Menu operations

OFF /ON

Protected pictures cannot be erased using [ERASE], [SEL. IMAGE] or [ALL ERASE], but they are all erased by formatting.

• Select the picture with XY, and protect it by selecting [ON]

[IN]

with ON. You can protect several frames in succession. When a picture is protected, 9 will be displayed on the

OFF

EXIT

monitor.

y........................................................................................................................ Rotating pictures

Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures so that they are displayed vertically. New picture orientations are saved even when the power is turned off.

+90° /

0° / -90°

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ADD

FAVORITE

EXIT

SLIDESHOW

[IN]

+90°

EXIT

0° -90°

EXIT

Select a picture with XY, and select [+90°]/[0°]/[-90°] with ON to rotate pictures. You can rotate several frames in succession.

R .................................................................................................... Adding sound to still pictures

YES /NO

YES

BACK

RESIZE Changing the size of pictures

SET

640 × 480 /320 × 240

MY FAVORITE Viewing and registering pictures in My Favorite

Registers and plays back your favorite still pictures as new ones in the internal memory. Up to 9 pictures can be registered.

• Registered pictures will not be erased even if the internal memory is formatted.

g “Erasing pictures registered in MY FAVORITE” (P. 22)

Sound is recorded for about 4 seconds.

• Use the arrow pad XY to select a picture, and select [YES]

[IN]

with ON to begin recording.

• The [BUSY] bar will be temporarily displayed.

This changes the image size of a picture and saves it as a new file.

Note

• Registered pictures cannot be edited, printed, copied to a card, transferred to a computer, or viewed on a computer.

VIEW FAVORITE .......................................................... Viewing registered pictures

• Select [VIEW FAVORITE] to display pictures registered in MY FAVORITE. Use the arrow pad to browse pictures.

•Press m to select [ADD FAVORITE] or [SLIDESHOW].

ADD

FAVORITE

EXIT

SLIDE-

SHOW

SET

ADD FAVORITE Adds pictures to My Favorite.

SLIDESHOW Plays back registered pictures automatically.

EXIT

EXIT Reverts to normal playback mode.

• Select a picture with XY, and press H.

• Press H to exit the slideshow.

Menu operations

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Erasing pictures registered in MY FAVORITE

YES/ NO

• Use the arrow pad to select the picture to be erased, and press

S. Select [YES], and press H.

• Even if pictures registered in MY FAVORITE are erased, original pictures in the internal memory or the card may not be erased.

SET ............................................................................. Registering favorite pictures

SET

• Select a picture with XY, and press H.

BACK

ERASE Erasing selected pictures/Erasing all pictures

SET

Protected pictures cannot be erased. Cancel protection before erasing protected pictures. Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep.

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

• When erasing pictures from the card, insert the card into the camera in advance.

SEL. IMAGE ................................................................. Erasing by selecting the single-frame

• Use the arrow pad to select the picture, and press H to mark

SEL. IMAGE

[IN]

R on your selection.

• To cancel the selection, press H again.

• When the selection is completed, press S.

• Select [YES], and press H.

BACK

ALL ERASE .........................Erasing all the pictures in the internal memory or on the card

• Select [YES], and press

Menu operations

PRINT ORDER Making print reservations (DPOF)

This function allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date and time information) with the pictures stored on the card. g “Print settings (DPOF)” (P. 29)

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SETUP menus

RESET

PANORAMA

SILENT

MODE

SETUP

IMAGE

QUALITY

SCENE

PICTURE + SOUND

RESIZE

ERASE

SETUP

ORDER

SILENT

MODE

FAVORITE

SLIDESHOW

PLAYBACK

Shooting mode

PANORAMA

IMAGE

RESET

QUALITY

SCENE

EXIT

Playback mode

SLIDE-

RESIZE

SHOW

PLAYBACK

FAVORITE

ERASE

EXIT

PICTURE + SOUND

SETUP

SETUP SILENT

MODE

SET

ORDER

SETUP

SILENT

MODE

SET

*1 A card is required. *2 You cannot select this item

SETUP

MEMORY FORMAT

(FORMAT BACKUP

PIXEL MAPPING K/q

BEEP

SHUTTER SOUND VOLUME

VIDEO OUT POWER SAVE

)

in playback mode.

MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) ........................Formatting the internal memory or card

All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the internal memory or card is formatted (images registered to “My Favorite” are not erased). Make sure that you save or transfer important data to a computer before formatting.

• Make sure there is no card inserted in the camera when formatting the internal memory.

• Be sure that the card is inserted in the camera when formatting the card.

• Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you must format them with this camera.

BACKUP................................................Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card

Insert the optional card into the camera. Copying data does not erase the picture in the internal memory.

• It takes some time to back up data. Check that the battery is not empty before starting the copy, or use the AC adapter.

Menu operations

W .............................................................................................. Selecting a display language

You can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. You can add other languages to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software.

PIXEL MAPPING .................................................. Adjusting the image processing function

The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. Wait at least one minute after taking or viewing pictures to allow the pixel mapping function to perform properly. If you turn the camera off during pixel mapping, start again. Select [PIXEL MAPPING]. When [START] is displayed, press H.

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K/q......................................................... Turning on the camera with the K or q button

SETUP

TIME

----

.--.-- --:--

Y / M /

YES Pressing K turns on the camera and starts the camera in the shooting mode.

NO The power is not turned on. To turn on the camera, press o.

Pressing q turns on the camera and starts the camera in the playback mode.

s .......................................................................................... Adjusting the monitor brightness

BRIGHT/

NORMAL

BEEP..................... Adjusting the volume of operation sound when the buttons are pressed

OFF (No sound)/

LOW /HIGH

8.................................................................... Adjusting the volume of camera warning sound

OFF (No sound)/

LOW / HIGH

SHUTTER SOUND ........................................... Adjusting the volume of the shutter button

OFF (No sound)/

LOW / HIGH

VOLUME....................................................................... Adjusting the volume during playback

BEEP

SHUTTER SOUND

VOLUME

BACK

Menu operations

X ........................................................................................................ Setting the date and time

SET

The date and time is saved with each image, and is used in the file name. If the date and time are not set, the [X] screen is displayed each time the camera is turned on.

TIME

.--.-- --:--

----

CANCEL

Cancels the setting

•Press ON to adjust the volume.

• You can adjust the volume to one of five levels or mute the volume.

Y-M-D Hour Minute

Y/M/

Date formats (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y)

• The first two digits of [Y] are fixed.

• The time is displayed in the 24hour format.

• To set the time precisely, with the cursor on either “Minute” or “Y/M/ D”, press H as the time signal strikes 00 seconds.

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VIDEO OUT ...............................................................................Playing back pictures on a TV

NTSC /PAL

To play back camera images on a TV, set the video output according to your TV’s video signal type.

• TV video signal types differ by country/region. Check the video signal type before connecting the camera to the TV.

NTSC: North America, Taiwan, Korea, Japan PAL: European countries, China

The factory default settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold.

Playing back pictures on a TV

Turn off the camera and the TV before connecting.

A/V OUT jack

Settings on the camera

Turn the camera on and press q to select the playback mode.

• The last picture taken is displayed on the TV. Use the arrow pad to select the picture you want to display.

AV cable (provided)

Settings on the TV

Turn the TV on, and set it to video input mode.

• For details of switching to video input, refer to your TV’s instruction manual.

• Images and the information displayed on the screen may be cropped depending on the TV’s settings.

Connector cover

Connect to the TV’s video input (yellow) and audio input (white) terminals.

POWER SAVE................................................... Setting the camera to the power save mode

OFF /ON

When no operation has been performed for approximately 10 seconds while in shooting mode, the monitor automatically shuts off. Pressing the zoom lever or other buttons restores the camera from power save mode.

Menu operations

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Printing pictures

Direct printing (PictBridge)

Using the direct printing function

By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print out pictures directly. Select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s monitor. To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.

What is PictBridge?

A standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly.

• Available printing modes, paper sizes, etc. vary depending on the printer you use. Refer to the instruction manual for your printer.

• For details of printing paper types, ink cassettes, etc., refer to the printer’s instruction manual.

EASY PRINT

[EASY PRINT] can be used to print out the picture displayed on the monitor. The selected picture is printed using the standard settings of your printer. The date and file name are not printed.

STANDARD

All printers that support PictBridge have standard print settings. If [STANDARD] is selected on the settings screens (P. 28), pictures are printed according to these settings. Refer to the printer’s instruction manual for its standard settings or contact the printer manufacturer.

1 Display the picture you want to print out on the monitor in playback

mode.

2 Turn the printer on and plug the USB cable provided with the camera

into the USB connector of the camera and the printer’s USB port.

USB connector

Printing pictures

• The [EASY PRINT START] screen is displayed.

• For details of how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.

USB cable

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3 Press OF/<.

• Printing starts.

• When printing is finished, the picture selection screen is displayed. To print another picture, press XY to select a picture, and press OF/<.

• When you are finished, disconnect the USB cable from the camera with the picture selection screen displayed.

EASY PRINT START

PC / CUSTOM PRINT

PRINTEXIT

4 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera.

5 Disconnect the USB cable from the

printer.

You can use [EASY PRINT] even when the camera is turned off or in shooting mode. With the camera turned off or in shooting mode, connect the USB cable. The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed. Select [EASY PRINT]. g “EASY PRINT” Step 3 (P. 27), “Other print modes and print settings” Step 2 (P. 27)

Printing pictures

Other print modes and print settings (CUSTOM PRINT)

1 Display the screen according to Steps 1 and 2 on P. 26, and press H. 2 Select [CUSTOM PRINT], and press H.

Operation guide

USB

PC EASY PRINT

CUSTOM PRINT

EXIT

SET

3 Make the print settings according to the operation guide.

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Selecting a print mode

SIZ E

BORDERLESS

10 0-000 4

PRINT MODE SELECT

ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX

EXIT

SET

PRINT Prints the selected picture.

ALL PRINT Prints all the pictures stored in the internal

memory or on the card.

MULTI PRINT Prints one picture in multiple layout format.

ALL INDEX Prints an index of all the pictures stored in the

PRINT ORDER Prints the pictures according to the print

internal memory or on the card.

reservation data on the card. If no print reservations have been made, this option is not available. g “Print settings (DPOF)” (P. 29)

Setting the print paper

PRINTPAPER

SIZE

STANDARD

BACK

[IN]

BORDERLESS

STANDARD

SET

SIZE Choose from the available paper sizes on your

BORDERLESS Select framed or unframed. In [MULTI PRINT]

OFF ( ) The picture is printed inside a blank frame.

ON ( ) The picture is printed filling the entire page.

PICS/SHEET Available in [MULTI PRINT] mode only. The

printer.

mode, you cannot select the frame.

number of prints that can be printed varies depending on the printer.

Note

• If the [PRINTPAPER] screen is not displayed, [SIZE], [BORDERLESS] and [PICS/SHEET] are set to [STANDARD].

Selecting the picture to print

[

]

100-0004 PRINT

SINGLE PRINT

Printing pictures

Press XY to select the picture you want to print. You can also turn the zoom lever and select a picture from the index display.

PRINT Prints one copy of the displayed picture. When

SINGLE PRINT Makes a print reservation for the displayed

MORE Sets the number of prints and data to be printed

[SINGLE PRINT] or [MORE] has been selected, a single copy or more copies are printed.

picture.

for the displayed picture.

Setting the number of prints and data to be printed

PRINT INFO

BACK

DATE FILE NAME

1 WITHOUT WITHOUT

SET

<× Sets the number of prints. You can select up to

DATE ( ) If you select [WITH], pictures are printed with the

FILE NAME ( ) If you select [WITH], pictures are printed with the

10 prints.

date.

file name.

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4 Select [PRINT], and press H.

[IN]

[]

• Printing starts.

• When printing is finished, the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is displayed.

To cancel printing

BACK

CANCEL

SET

TRANSFERRING

Press H

Screen during data transfer

CANCEL

5 In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, press

• A message is displayed.

6 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. 7 Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.

CONTINUE

CANCEL

SET

PRINT MODE SELECT

ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX

EXIT

Select [CANCEL], and press H.

SET

Print settings (DPOF)

How to make print reservations

Print reservations allow you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date and time information) with the pictures stored on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo store that supports DPOF. DPOF is a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras.

Only the images stored on the card can be reserved to print. Insert a card with recorded pictures into the camera before making print reservations.

Pictures with print reservations can be printed using the following procedures:

Printing using a DPOF-compatible photo store

You can print pictures using the print reservation data.

Printing using a DPOF-compatible printer

Printing is possible directly from a card containing print reservation data, without using a computer. For more details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. A PC card adapter may also be necessary.

Note

• DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes using the original device. If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device, entering reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous reservations.

• You can make DPOF print reservations for up to 999 images per card.

• Not all functions may be available on all printers or at all photo stores.

Printing pictures

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To use print services without using DPOF

12:30

'07.12.10

10 0- 0004

1 ( 1 )

• Pictures stored in the internal memory cannot be printed at a photo store. The pictures need to be copied to a card before taking them. g “BACKUP Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card” (P. 23)

Single-frame reservation

Follow the operation guide to make a print reservation for a selected picture.

1 Press m in the playback mode and display the top menu. 2 Select [PRINT ORDER] [<], and press H.

PRINT ORDER

[xD]

Operation guide

3 Press XY to select the frames for print

reservations, and then press ON to set the number of prints.

• You cannot make print reservations for pictures with A.

• Repeat Step 3 to make print reservations for other pictures.

4 When you finish making print reservations, press H. 5 Select the date and time setting, and press H.

NO The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE The selected pictures are printed with the shooting date. TIME The selected pictures are printed with the shooting time.

6 Select [SET], and press H.

Printing pictures

BACK

[

]

'07.12.10

MOVE

DATE TIME

BACK

PRINT ORDER

1 ( 1 )

SET

CANCEL

BACK

SET

12:30

100-0004

SET

[xD]

SET

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All-frame reservation

PRINT ORDERED

Reserves all the pictures stored on the card. The number of prints is set at one print per picture.

1 Press m in the playback mode and display the top menu. 2 Select [PRINT ORDER] [U], and press H. 3 Select the date and time setting, and press H.

NO The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE All pictures are printed with the shooting date. TIME All pictures are printed with the shooting time.

4 Select [SET], and press H.

Resetting print reservation data

You can reset all the print reservation data or just for selected pictures.

1 Select top menu [PRINT ORDER], and press H.

To reset the print reservation data for all the pictures

2 Select [<] or [U], and press H. 3 Select [RESET], and press H.

To reset the print reservation data for a selected picture

PRINT ORDER SETTING

PRINT ORDERED

RESET

KEEP

BACK

SET

2 Select [<], and press H. 3 Select [KEEP], and press H. 4 Press XY to select the picture with the print reservations you want to

cancel, and press N to decrease the number of prints to 0.

• Repeat Step 4 to cancel print reservations for other pictures.

5 When you are finished canceling print reservations, press H. 6 Select the date and time setting, and press H.

• The setting is applied to the remaining pictures with print reservations.

7 Select [SET], and press H.

Printing pictures

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Using OLYMPUS Master

Overview

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

Prepare the following items

before starting.

Install the OLYMPUS Master software gP. 33

OLYMPUS Master 2

CD-ROM

Computer that fulfills the operating

environment (P. 33)

USB cable

Connect the camera to the computer using the

Start up the OLYMPUS Master software gP. 35

Download image files to the computer gP. 36

Disconnect the camera from the computer gP. 36

USB cable

Using OLYMPUS Master

What is OLYMPUS Master?

OLYMPUS Master is a software application for managing your digital images on your computer. Installing it on your computer lets you do the following:

( Download images from the camera or other

media

( View images and movies

• You can run a slideshow and play back sound.

( Manage images

• Manage images in an album or folder. Downloaded images are automatically sorted by date, allowing you to search for images quickly.

( Edit images

• You can rotate images, trim them and change the size.

( Edit images with the filter and correction

functions

Using OLYMPUS Master

( Print images

• You can easily print images.

( Make panoramic images

• You can make panoramic images using pictures taken in panorama mode.

( Update the version of your camera’s

firmware.

For details of other functions and operations, refer to the “Help” guide in the OLYMPUS Master reference manual.

gP. 35

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Install the OLYMPUS Master software

Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with the following system requirements. For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on the back cover of this manual.

Operating environment Windows

OS Windows 2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/XP Professional/Vista CPU Pentium III 500 MHz or later RAM 256 MB or more Hard disk capacity 500 MB or more Monitor 1,024 × 768 pixels or more

Other USB port or IEEE 1394 port

65,536 colors or more (16.77 million colors or more recommended)

Internet Explorer 6 or later QuickTime 7 or later recommended DirectX 9 or later recommended

Note

• Windows 98/98SE/Me are not supported.

• Use a computer with a pre-installed operating system. Operations are not guaranteed on home-built computers or computers with an updated operating system.

• Operations are not guaranteed when using an added USB port or IEEE 1394 port.

• To install the software, you must log on as a user with administrators’ privileges.

Macintosh

OS Mac OS X v10.3 or later CPU Power PC G3 500 MHz or later

RAM 256 MB or more Hard disk capacity 500 MB or more Monitor 1,024 × 768 pixels or more

Other USB port or IEEE 1394 port (FireWire)

Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or later

32,000 colors or more (16.77 million colors or more recommended)

Safari 1.0 or later (1.3 or later recommended) QuickTime 6 or later

Note

• Mac versions earlier than OS X 10.3 are not supported.

• Operations are not guaranteed when using an added USB or IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port.

• To install the software, you must log on as a user with administrators’ privileges.

• Be sure to remove the media (drag & drop onto the trash icon) before performing the following operations. Failure to do so could result in unstable computer operation and the need to reboot.

• Disconnect the cable connecting the camera to the computer

• Turn off the camera

• Open the camera’s battery/card compartment cover

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Windows

1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

• The OLYMPUS Master setup screen is displayed.

• If the screen is not displayed, double-click the “My Computer” icon and click the CD-ROM icon.

2 Select the display language and click the

“OLYMPUS Master 2” button.

• When the component installation screen is displayed, click “OK”.

3 Click “Next” and follow the on-screen instructions.

• When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and click “Yes” to proceed with the installation.

4 When the user information screen is

displayed, enter your “Name”, select your “Region” and click “Next”.

5 When the setup type selection screen is displayed, click “Install”.

• To select the components to install, select “Custom”.

• The installation begins. The screen confirming that setup is completed is displayed. Click “Close”.

• Next, the screen confirming whether to install OLYMPUS muvee theaterPack Trial Version is displayed. To install this software, click “Install”.

Macintosh

1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

• The CD-ROM window is displayed.

• If the CD-ROM window is not displayed, double-click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop.

2 Double-click the “Setup” icon on the desktop.

• The OLYMPUS Master installation screen is displayed.

• Follow the on-screen instructions.

Using OLYMPUS Master

• When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and click “Continue” and then “Continue” to proceed with the installation.

• The screen confirming that installation is completed is displayed.

• You must restart your computer before using OLYMPUS Master.

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Connecting the camera to a computer

1 Make sure the camera is turned off.

• The monitor is off.

• The lens is retracted.

2 Connect the USB connector on the camera to the

Connector cover

USB port on the computer using the provided USB cable.

• Refer to your computer’s instruction manual to locate the position of the USB port.

• The camera turns on automatically.

• The monitor turns on and the selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.

3 Select [PC], and press H. 4 The camera is recognized by the computer.

• Windows When you connect the camera to your computer for the first time, the computer attempts to recognize the camera. Click “OK” to exit the message that is displayed. The camera is recognized as a “Removable Disk”.

• Macintosh The iPhoto program is the default application for managing digital images. When you connect your digital camera for the first time, the iPhoto application starts automatically, so close this application and start OLYMPUS Master.

USB connector

USB

EASY PRINT CUSTOM PRINT EXIT

SET

Note

• The camera functions are disabled while the camera is connected to a computer.

• Connecting the camera to a computer via a USB hub may cause unstable operation. In this case, do not use a hub, but connect the camera directly to the computer.

• Images cannot be transferred to your computer with OLYMPUS Master if [PC] is selected in Step 3, Y is pressed and [MTP] is selected.

Start up the OLYMPUS Master software

Windows

1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon on the desktop.

Macintosh

1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon in the “OLYMPUS

Master 2” folder.

• The browse window is displayed.

• When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation, the OLYMPUS Master initial setting screen and user registration screen are displayed before the browse window. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Using OLYMPUS Master

To exit OLYMPUS Master

1 Click “Exit” on any window.

• OLYMPUS Master is exited.

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Displaying camera images on a computer

Downloading and saving images

1 Click “Transfer Images” on the browse

window, and then click “From Camera” .

• The window for selecting the pictures you want to transfer from the camera is displayed. All the images in the camera are displayed.

2 Select “New Album” and enter an album name. 3 Select the image files and click “Transfer

Images”.

• A window indicating that the download is complete is displayed.

4 Click “Browse images now”.

• The downloaded images are displayed in the browse window.

To disconnect the camera

1 Make sure that the card access lamp has

stopped blinking.

2 Make the following preparations for

disconnecting the USB cable.

Windows

1 Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon in the

system tray.

2 Click the message that is displayed. 3 When a message is displayed saying that the hardware

can be ejected safely, click “OK”.

Macintosh

1 The trash icon changes to the eject icon when the

“Untitled” or “NO_NAME” icon on the desktop is dragged. Drag and drop it on the eject icon.

3 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera.

Using OLYMPUS Master

Note

• Windows: When you click “Unplug or Eject Hardware”, a warning message may be displayed. Make sure that image data is not being downloaded from the camera and that all applications are closed. Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon again and disconnect the

cable.

Card access lamp

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Viewing still pictures and movies

1 Click the “Album” tab on the browse window

and select the album that you want to view.

• The selected album image is displayed in the thumbnail area.

Thumbnail

2 Double-click the still picture thumbnail that you

want to view.

• OLYMPUS Master switches to the image edit window and the picture is enlarged.

• Click “Back” to return to the browse window.

To view a movie

1 Double-click the movie thumbnail that you want to see in the browse

window.

• OLYMPUS Master switches to the edit window and the first frame of the movie is displayed.

2 To play back the movie, click “Play” at the

bottom of the screen.

To download and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master

This camera is compatible with USB mass storage. You can connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable provided with the camera to download and save images without using OLYMPUS Master. The following environment is required to use the USB cable to connect the camera to your computer.

Windows: Windows 2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/XP Professional/Vista

Macintosh: Mac OS X v10.3 or later

Note

• If your computer is running Windows Vista, you can select [PC] in Step 3 on P. 35, press Y, and select [MTP] to use Windows Photo Gallery.

• Data transfer is not guaranteed in the following environments, even if your computer is equipped with a USB port.

• Computers with a USB port added by means of an extension card, etc.

• Computers without a factory-installed OS and home-built computers

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To increase the number of languages

Please take care that your battery is fully charged!

1 Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. 2 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. 3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the camera’s USB connector.

• The camera turns on automatically.

• The monitor turns on and the selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.

4 Select [PC], and press H. 5 In the browse window, select “Camera”, then “Update Camera/Add

Display Language”.

• The confirmation window for updating is displayed.

6 Click “OK”.

• The updating the camera window is displayed.

7 Click “Add Language” in the

updating camera display.

• The “Add Display Language of Camera” window is displayed.

8 Click and select a language. 9 Click “Add”.

• The new language is downloaded to your camera. Please do not remove any cable or the battery while the camera is processing.

10After the download procedure the camera

display will show “OK”. You can remove the cables and turn power off. After restarting the camera you will be able to choose the new language from [SET UP].

Using OLYMPUS Master

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Getting to know your camera better

Shooting tips and information

Tips before you start taking pictures

The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded

The battery is inserted incorrectly

• Remove the batteries and insert them correctly.

There is not enough power left in the battery

• Insert new batteries. Or, charge it when using the rechargeable battery.

The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold

• Battery performance declines in low temperatures, and the charge may not be sufficient to turn on the camera. Remove the battery and warm it by putting it in your pocket for a while.

The card cannot be used

Sometimes when the contact area of the card is dirty, the camera cannot recognize the card, and the [CARD SETUP] screen will be displayed. In this case, select [xD CARD CLEAN] and after pressing H, take out the card, and wipe the contact area with a soft, dry cloth.

No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed

The camera is in sleep mode

• 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 lever 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 o to turn the camera on.

The mode dial is in the position of R

• No pictures can be taken when the shooting guide is being displayed. Take pictures after selecting the settings by following the shooting guide, or turn the mode dial and set it to a shooting mode other than R.

The flash is charging

• Wait until the # (flash charge) mark stops blinking before taking the picture.

Getting to know your camera better

The date and time have not been set

The camera has been used in the same condition from the time of purchase

• No date and time have been set in the camera at the time of purchase. Set the date and time before using the camera.

g “Set the date and time” (P. 6), “X Setting the date and time” (P. 24)

The battery has been removed from the camera

• The date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the camera is left without the battery for approximately 1 day. If the battery is in the camera for a short period of time, the date and time setting will be reset earlier than this. Before taking important pictures, check that the date and time settings are correct.

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Shooting tips

Focusing on the subject

There are several ways to focus, depending on the subject.

When the subject is not in the center of the frame

• Place the subject in the center of the frame, lock the focus on the subject, and then recompose your picture.

g “Shutter button Shooting pictures/movies” (P. 10)

The subject is moving quickly

• Focus the camera on a point roughly the same distance away as the subject you want to shoot (by pressing the shutter button halfway); and then recompose your picture and wait for the subject to enter the frame.

Subjects that are difficult to focus on

• Under certain types of conditions, it is difficult to focus using auto focus. The green lamp on the monitor lights, allowing you to check if the focus is locked.

The green lamp blinks. The subject cannot be brought into focus.

The green lamp lights, but the subject cannot be brought into focus.

Subject with low contrast

Subject with an extremely bright area in the center of the frame

Subject without vertical lines

Subjects at different distances

In these cases, focus (focus lock) on an object with high contrast at the same distance as the intended subject, recompose your shot and then take the picture. If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using the focus lock function by pressing the shutter button halfway, and then return the camera to the

Getting to know your camera better

horizontal position while keeping the button pressed halfway and take the picture.

Fast-moving subject The subject is not in

Taking pictures without blurring

Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button gently to shoot the picture. In addition, blurring is reduced when taking pictures in the h mode.

g “h Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization” (P. 11)

The factors that can cause the picture to blur are as follows:

• When you zoom at a high magnification to shoot the picture

• When the shutter speed is set low to shoot a dark subject

• When the flash cannot be used or a low shutter speed set shooting mode is selected.

Taking pictures without the flash

The flash fires automatically when insufficient light is available and may cause your image to be blurry. When taking pictures in low lights without the flash, set the flash mode to [$] (flash off).

g “Y# button Flash shooting” (P. 13)

the center of the frame

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The picture is too grainy

There are several factors that can cause the picture to appear grainy.

Using the digital zoom to take close-up pictures

• With the digital zoom, part of the image is cropped and enlarged. The greater the magnification, the grainier the picture appears.

Taking pictures with the mode dial set to M or f mode set to W, S or X

• When taking pictures of dark subjects using the above scene modes, the picture may appear grainy.

g “B E M Shooting pictures according to the situation” (P. 11)

“f Shooting pictures by selecting a scene mode according to the situation” (P. 11)

Taking pictures of a white beach or snow scene

• Often, bright subjects (such as snow) turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting OF toward [+] makes the subject closer to their real shades. Conversely, when you are shooting dark subjects, it can be effective to adjust toward [–]. Sometimes, using the flash may not produce the brightness (exposure) that was intended.

g “OF/< button Changing picture brightness (Exposure compensation)/ Printing pictures”

(P. 12)

Taking pictures of a subject against backlight

• Set the flash to [#] (fill-in) to activate fill-in-flash. You can shoot a subject against backlight without the face of the subject appearing dark. [#] is effective not only for shooting against backlight, but also for shooting under fluorescent and other artificial lighting.

g “Y# button Flash shooting” (P. 13)

• Setting OF to [+] is effective when shooting against backlight.

g “OF/< button Changing picture brightness (Exposure compensation)/ Printing pictures”

(P. 12)

Additional shooting tips and information

Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken

There are two ways to record the pictures you take with this camera.

Recording pictures to the internal memory

• Pictures are recorded to the internal memory, and when the number of storable still pictures reaches 0, you connect the camera to a computer to download the pictures; and then erase the pictures from the internal memory.

Using a card (xD-Picture Card) (optional)

• Pictures are recorded to the card when inserted in the camera. When the card is full, you download the pictures to a computer and then either erase the pictures from the card or use a new card.

• Pictures are not recorded to the internal memory when a card is inserted in the camera. Pictures in the internal memory can be copied to the card using the [BACKUP] function.

g “BACKUP Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card” (P. 23)

“The card” (P. 47)

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Number of storable still pictures and recording length of movies

Still pictures

Image quality Image size

SHQ 3072 × 2304 1 1 254 256

HQ 3072 × 2304 3 3 503 511

SQ1 2048 × 1536 7 7 1102 1142

SQ2 640 × 480 31 39 4568 5814

16:9 1920 × 1080 8 8 1230 1305

Internal memory Using a 1 GB card

With sound Without

Movies

Length of continuous recordable time

Image quality Image size

SHQ

640 × 480

(15 frames/sec.)

320 × 240

(15 frames/sec.)

Internal memory Using a 1 GB card

With sound Without

7 sec. 7 sec.

18 sec. 20 sec. 29 min. 29 min.

Using a new card

• If you use a non-Olympus card or a card used for another application, such as a computer, use the [FORMAT] function to format the card.

g “MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) Formatting the internal memory or card” (P. 23)

Lamp indicators

This camera uses several lamps to indicate the camera status.

Lamp Status

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Self-timer lamp The lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds, blinks for

Card access lamp Lit (red): Shooting mode

Green lamp of the monitor Lit: The focus and exposure are locked.

approximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is taken.

Lit (green): Playback mode Unlit: Power is off. Blinking (red): A picture is being recorded, the camera is reading a movie, or images are being downloaded (when connected to a computer).

• Do not do any of the following while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so may prevent the image data from being saved and render the internal memory or card unusable.

• Open the battery/card compartment cover

• Remove the battery and card

• Connect or disconnect the AC adapter

Blinking: The focus is not locked.

• Release your finger from the shutter button, re-position the AF target mark on the subject and press the shutter button halfway again.

Number of storable still pictures

With sound Without

sound

With sound Without

sound

17 min. 48 sec.

sound

18 min. 11 sec.

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Extending the useful life of the battery

• Performing any of the following operations when not actually taking pictures can deplete the battery power.

• Repeatedly pressing the shutter button halfway

• Repeatedly using the zoom

• To save battery power, set [POWER SAVE] to [ON], or turn off the camera whenever it is not in use.

g “POWER SAVE Setting the camera to the power save mode” (P. 25)

Functions that cannot be selected from menus

• Some items may not be selectable from the menus when using the arrow pad.

• Items that cannot be set with the current shooting mode

• Items that cannot be set because of an item that has already been set: [%] and [#],

etc.

• Some functions cannot be used when there is no card in the camera.

[PANORAMA]/[PRINT ORDER]/[FORMAT]/[BACKUP]

Selecting the optimal image quality

A record mode expresses a combination of desired image size and compression level. Use the following examples to help determine the optimal image quality when shooting.

To print large images on full-size paper/To edit and process images on a computer

• [SHQ] or [HQ]

To print A4 (11.7×8.5 in.)/postcard-size images

•[SQ1]

To send as an e-mail attachment or post on a web site

•[SQ2]

To express the broadness of a subject such as landscapes/To view pictures on a wide-screen television.

• [16:9]

g “IMAGE QUALITY Changing the image quality” (P. 17)

To return the settings of functions to default settings

• To return the changed shooting settings to default settings while shooting, set [RESET] to [YES].

g “RESET Changing the shooting functions back to default settings” (P. 18)

• All shooting settings except for [IMAGE QUALITY] and the selected scene mode return to default settings when the camera is turned off.

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Playback tips

Playing back pictures in the internal memory

• When a card has been inserted in the camera, the pictures in the internal memory cannot be played back. Pull out the card before operating the camera.

Quickly displaying a desired picture

• Press the zoom lever to the W-side to display the pictures as thumbnails (index display).

g “Zoom lever Zooming while shooting/Close-up playback” (P. 14)

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Erasing sound recorded to still pictures

• Once sound is added to a picture, it is not possible to erase the sound. In this case, make a re-recording with silence.

g “R Adding sound to still pictures” (P. 21)

Viewing pictures on a computer

Viewing the entire picture on a computer screen

The size of the picture displayed on a computer screen changes depending on the computer settings. When the monitor setting is 1,024 × 768 and you are using Internet Explorer to view a picture with an image size of 2,048 × 1,536 at 100%; the entire picture cannot be viewed without scrolling. There are several ways you can view the entire picture on the computer screen.

View the picture using image browsing software

• Install the OLYMPUS Master 2 software from the provided CD-ROM.

Change the monitor setting

• The icons on the computer desktop may be rearranged. For details of changing the settings on your computer, refer to the computer’s instruction manual.

When you get an error message on the camera...

Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action

CARD ERROR

WRITE PROTECT

MEMORY FULL

CARD FULL

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NO PICTURE

PICTURE ERROR

CARD-COVER

OPEN

BATTERY EMPTY

CARD SETUP

xD CARD CLEAN

FORMAT

There is a problem with the card.

Writing to the card is prohibited.

The internal memory has no available memory and cannot store any new data.

The card has no available memory and cannot store any new data.

There are no pictures in the internal memory or on the card.

There is a problem with the selected picture and it cannot be played back on this camera.

The battery/card compartment cover is open.

The battery is empty. Insert a new battery. Or, charge it when

The card is not being recognized by the camera. Or, the card is not formatted.

SET

This card cannot be used. Insert a new card.

The recorded image has been protected (read-only) on a computer. Download the image to a computer and cancel the readonly setting.

Insert a card or erase unwanted data. Before erasing, backup the data of important pictures using the card or download such pictures to a computer.

Replace the card or erase unwanted data. Before erasing, download important pictures to a computer.

The internal memory or the card contains no pictures. Record pictures.

Use image processing software to view the picture on a computer. If that cannot be done, the image file is damaged.

Close the battery/card compartment cover.

using the rechargeable battery.

• Select [xD CARD CLEAN], and press

H. Take out the card and wipe the contact area with a soft, dry cloth.

• Select [FORMAT] [YES] and press

H. All data on the card is erased.

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Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action

MEMORY SETUP

POWER OFF

MEMORY FORMAT

SET

NO CONNECTION

NO PAPER

There is an error in the internal memory.

The camera is not connected to the computer or the printer correctly.

There is no paper in the printer.

The printer has run out of ink.

Select [MEMORY FORMAT] [YES] and press H. All data in the internal memory is erased.

Disconnect the camera and connect it again correctly.

Load some paper into the printer.

Replace the ink cartridge in the printer.

NO INK

The paper is jammed. Remove the jammed paper.

JAMMED

SETTINGS CHANGED

PRINT ERROR

CANNOT PRINT

The printer’s paper tray has been removed or the printer has been operated while changing settings on the camera.

There is a problem with the printer and/or camera.

Pictures recorded on other cameras may not be printed on this camera.

Do not operate the printer while changing settings on the camera.

Turn off the camera and printer. Check the printer and remedy any problems before turning the power on again.

Use a computer to print.

Functions available in shooting modes and scenes

Some functions cannot be set in certain shooting modes. For more details, refer to the table below.

Functions available in shooting modes

Shooting mode

Function

C N

& 9 – 999 –––P.13 % 9 – 999 –––P.13 Y 99999999P. 13 # 99 – 9 – 9 ––P.13

Zoom 99999 – 99P. 14 F 99999999P. 12

IMAGE QUALITY 9999999–

PANORAMA 99 – 9999 –P.18

PICTURE + SOUND 99 – 9999 –P.19

MOVIE W/ SOUND – – 9 –––––P.19

* [IMAGE QUALITY] is fixed at [640 × 480].

W PdR

S X

Ref.

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P. 17

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Camera care

Cleaning the camera

Exterior:

• Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and wrung well.

Monitor:

• Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

Lens:

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

Note

• 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, AC adapter and card, and keep in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated.

• Periodically, insert the battery and test the camera functions.

Note

• Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemical products are handled since this may result in corrosion.

The battery

( 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/Oxyride 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.

( Lithium battery packs (CR-V3) and AA manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be

used.

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( 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.

• The monitor is left on for an extended period of time.

• The camera is connected to a computer or printer.

( The battery life varies widely depending on the type of battery, manufacturer, shooting

conditions, etc. Because of this, there may be cases where the camera turns itself off without displaying the battery level warning, or displays the battery level warning sooner than usual.

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Useful use of the accessories

3072

2304

12:30

'07.12.10

100-000 4

0.0

3072

2304

1/1000

F3.1

The card

Pictures can be recorded on the optional card.

The internal memory and card are the camera’s media for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera. Pictures recorded to the internal memory or card can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a computer. Unlike portable storage media, the internal memory cannot be removed or exchanged. The number of recordable pictures can be increased by using a card with a larger capacity.

1 Index area

You can use this space to write the contents of the card.

2 Contact area

The part where the data transferred from the camera enters the card. Do not touch this area directly.

Compatible cards

xD-Picture Card (16MB – 2GB) (Type H/M, Standard)

Using the internal memory or card

You can confirm on the monitor whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and playback operations.

Shooting mode Playback mode

[

]

F3.1

3072

1/1000

2304

0.0

[[]

'07.12.10

HQHQ3072

2304

[

]

Memory indicator [IN]: Internal memory [xD]: Card

Note

• Do not open the battery/card compartment cover while the card access lamp is blinking, as the lamp is indicating that it is reading or writing data. Doing so may damage the data in the internal memory or the card and render the internal memory or card unusable.

12:30

100-0004

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AC adapter

An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer or when running a slideshow for a long period of time. Do not use any other AC adapter with this camera.

Note

• Do not remove or load the battery or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is on or the camera is connected to the other equipment. Doing so could affect the camera’s internal settings or functions.

• Be sure to read the instruction manual for the AC adapter.

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Using your AC adapter abroad

( The AC adapter can be used in most home electrical sources within the range of 100 V to 240

V AC (50/60Hz) around the world. However, depending on the country or area you are in, the AC wall outlet may be shaped differently and the AC adapter may require a plug adapter to match the wall outlet. For details, ask at your local electrical shop or travel agent.

( Do not use travel voltage converters as they could damage your AC adapter.

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 documentation provided with the product.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

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

If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result.

If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, injury or death may result.

If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or loss of valuable data may result.

General Precautions

Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save all

manuals and documentation for future reference.

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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 weatherproofing 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. Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using an AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet

immediately.

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 amplifiers.

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Product Handling Precautions

WARNING

( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. ( Do not use the flash 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 flash 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 firing the flash 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 flash with a hand while firing.

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 fire 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 fire. Do not use the charger or AC adapter if it is covered (such as a blanket). This could cause overheating, resulting in fire.

( 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 fitting charger.

• Never heat or incinerate batteries.

• Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.

• Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc.

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• To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructions

regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way, by soldering, etc.

• If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and

seek medical attention immediately.

• Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally swallows a battery,

seek medical attention immediately.

WARNING

• Keep batteries dry at all times.

• To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion, use only batteries

recommended for use with this product.

• Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries, batteries of

different manufacture or capacity, etc.).

• Do not charge alkaline or lithium batteries if they are not rechargeable.

• 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 fluid leaks, fire, 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 batteries cannot be used.

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

• If NiMH batteries are not charged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use

them.

• Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.

• If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during

operation, stop using the camera.

• If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the affected area

with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attention

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immediately.

• Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.

• Olympus NiMH batteries (included in some areas) are intended for use only with Olympus digital

cameras. Never use these batteries with any other device.

• Always charge NiMH batteries (included in some areas) before using them for the first time, or if

they have not been used for a long period.

• 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 battery packs. Alkaline battery performance is limited, especially at low temperatures. The use of NiMH batteries is recommended.

• CR-V3 lithium battery packs and 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.

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

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

- terminals are partially covered.)

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• 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 or NiCd 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 difficult to obtain while traveling.

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 humidifiers.

• In sandy or dusty environments.

• Near flammable 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 fires.

• Do not push or pull severely on the lens.

• Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the battery. 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 release button to make sure that it is operating normally.

• Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera’s manual.

LCD Monitor

• Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become vague, resulting in a playback mode failure or damage to the LCD 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.

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Legal and Other Notices

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

• Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing picture data.

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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 fitness for any particular purpose or for any consequential, incidental or indirect damages (including but not limited to damages for loss of business profits, 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, 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.

Copyright Notice

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.

FCC Notice

• Radio and Television Interference

Changes or modifications 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

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connected.

- Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUSsupplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC).

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

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For customers in North and South America

For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity Model Number :FE-270/X-815/C-510 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Address : 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley,

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.

PA 18034-0610, U.S.A.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

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.

• All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners.

• The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the “Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

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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

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

Sound with still pictures Movies : AVI Motion JPEG

Memory : Internal memory

Number of effective pixels : 7,100,000 pixels Image pickup device : 1/2.5" CCD (primary color filter),

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

Photometric system : Center-weighted metering Shutter speed : 4 to 1/2000 sec. Shooting range : 0.6 m (2.0 ft.) to ) (W), 1.0 m (3.2 ft) to ) (T) (normal)

Monitor : 2.5" TFT color LCD display, 154,000 pixels Outer connector : DC-IN jack, USB connector, A/V OUT jack 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 batteries 2 each (Oxyride batteries/Alkaline battery/NiMH

Dimensions : 90.2 mm (W) × 63.5 mm (H) × 30.7 mm (D)

Weight : 122 g (4.3 oz) without battery and card

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

Camera File system (DCF))

Matching III, PictBridge

: Wave format

xD-Picture Card (16 MB – 2 GB) (Type H/M, Standard)

7,400,000 pixels (gross)

(equivalent to 38 to 114 mm on a 35 mm camera)

0.1 m (0.3 ft.) to ) (W), 0.6 m (2.0 ft.) to ) (T) (macro mode)

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

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

battery) or specified AC adapter

(3.6 × 2.5 × 1.2 in.) (excluding protrusions)

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Names of Parts

Camera

Strap eyelet gP. 3

Connector cover/USB connector gP. 25, 35

A/V OUT jack gP. 25

Monitor gP. 24

o button gP. 10

Zoom lever gP. 14

K button (Shooting) gP. 10

X& button (Macro mode) gP. 13

Self-timer lamp gP. 13

Flash gP. 13

Lens

Card access lamp gP. 36, 42, 47

q button (Playback)

gP. 11

Microphone

Shutter button gP. 10

Mode dial gP. 11

OF/< button (Exposure Compensation/Print) gP. 12

Arrow pad (ONXY) gP. 12

Y# button (Flash mode) gP. 13

H button (OK)

gP. 12

NY button (Self-timer) gP. 13

S button (Erase) gP. 13

m button

gP. 13

Connector cover/ DC-IN jack

Speaker

Appendix

Tripod socket

Battery/card compartment cover gP. 4

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Monitor Symbols & Icons

+2.0

00:36

+2.0

3072

2304

1/1000

F3.1

(Shooting Mode

1 3 4 52

6 7 8

1/1000

F3.1

3072

2304

11 14

1 5

+2.0

6 7

+2.0

1312

11 1413

MoviesStill pictures

00:36

16 15

1 Shooting mode P , B, F , U, A, C etc. P. 10 2 Self-timer Y P. 13

3 Shutter speed 4 – 1/2000 P. 8

4 Aperture value F3.1, etc. P. 8

5 Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0 P. 12 6 Battery check e = full power, f = low power – 7 Green lamp { = Auto Focus Lock P. 8, 10

8 Flash standby

9 Silent mode U P. 19

10 Macro mode

11 Image quality SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2, 16:9 P. 17

12 Image size 3072 × 2304, 2048 × 1536, 640 × 480 etc. P. 17

13 AF target mark [ ] P. 8

14 Number of storable still

15 Current memory [IN] (Recording pictures to the internal memory),

Appendix

16 Sound record R P. 19 17 Flash mode !, #, $ P. 13

Item Indications Ref. Page

Camera movement warning/flash charge

Super macro mode

pictures Remaining recording time400:36

# (Lit)

(Blinks)

& %

[xD] (Recording pictures to the card)

P. 39

P. 13

P. 8

P. 12

P. 47

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(Playback Mode

100

0004

100

0004

+2.0

3072

2304

1/1000

F3.1

1 2 43

14 13

’0707.

F3.1

1212.

3072

1/1000

1010 12

100

2304

+2.0

0004

1 3 42

0004

: :

30 36

5 6 7

9 10 11

6 7 8

9 10

’0707.

MoviesStill pictures

32320×24240

1212.

1010 12

100

1 Battery check e = full power, f = low power –

2 Current memory [IN] (Playing back the picture in the internal memory),

3 Print reservation/Number

of prints Movie

4 Sound record H P. 19 5Protect 9 P. 20

6 Image quality SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2, 16:9 P. 17

7 Image size 3072 × 2304, 2048 × 1536, 640 × 480 etc. P. 17

8 Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0 P. 12

9 Date and time ’07.12.10 12:30 P. 24

10 File number M 100

11 Number of frames

Elapsed time/Total recording time

12 Shutter speed 4 – 1/2000 P. 8

13 Aperture value F3.1, etc. P. 8 14 Silent mode U P. 19

Item Indications Ref. Page

[xD] (Playing back the picture in the card)

<×10

P. 47

P. 29

P. 20

-0004 –

4 00:00/00:36

P. 20

–

Appendix

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Index

K/q ....................................................... 24

h (AUTO) ........................................ 5, 11

S button (erase).................................... 9, 13

Y# button (flash mode) ........................... 13

X& button (macro)................................... 13

H button (OK)..................................... 12, 15

q button (Playback mode)................... 9, 11

OF/< button (exposure

compensation/print) ........................ 12, 27

NY button (self-timer).............................. 13

K button (Shooting mode)....................... 10

h (D IMAGE STABILIZATION)

.......................................................... 5, 11

E (LANDSCAPE)................................. 5, 11

n (MOVIE) ......................................... 10, 12

M (NIGHT+PORTRAIT) ....................... 5, 11

B (PORTRAIT) ..................................... 5, 11

16:9............................................................ 17

A/V OUT jack............................................. 25

ALL ERASE ............................................... 22

ALL INDEX ................................................ 28

ALL PRINT ................................................ 28

All-frame reservation U ........................... 31

Aperture value ....................................... 8, 10

Arrow pad (ONXY)...................... 5, 12, 15

AUCTION i............................................. 11

Auto flash AUTO ....................................... 13

Auto focus.................................................. 40

AV cable ................................................ 3, 25

BACKUP.................................................... 23

Battery ......................................................... 4

Battery check............................................. 56

BEEP ......................................................... 24

BEHIND GLASS P .................................. 11

CANDLE W .............................................. 11

Card..................................................... 41, 47

Card access lamp.......................... 36, 42, 47

Close-up playback U................................ 14

Compression ............................................. 17

Connector cover .................................. 25, 35

CUISINE V................................................ 11

CUSTOM PRINT ....................................... 27

Date and time X ........................... 6, 24, 39

Digital zoom......................................... 12, 14

Direct printing ............................................ 26

DOCUMENTS d ...................................... 11

DPOF......................................................... 29

EASY PRINT ............................................. 26

ERASE .................................................. 9, 22

Error messages ......................................... 44

Exposure compensation F ...................... 41

File name ............................................ 24, 28

Fill-in flash # ............................................ 13

FIREWORKS X....................................... 11

Flash ......................................................... 13

Flash charge ............................................. 39

Flash mode #........................................... 13

Flash off $............................................... 13

Focus ........................................ 8, 10, 40, 42

Focus lock................................................. 10

Format....................................................... 23

FORMAT................................................... 23

Green lamp ............................... 8, 10, 40, 42

R (Shooting guide) ......................... 5, 12

HQ............................................................. 17

IMAGE QUALITY ................................ 17, 43

Image size................................................. 17

Index display G....................................... 14

INDOOR N.............................................. 11

Internal memory ...................... 23, 41, 43, 47

Lens .............................................. 10, 46, 55

Low compression ...................................... 17

Macro mode & ......................................... 13

MEMORY FORMAT.................................. 23

m button ....................................... 13, 15

Menu ................................................... 15, 16

Microphone ......................................... 19, 55

Mode dial .............................................. 5, 11

Monitor .......................................... 10, 24, 56

Monitor brightness adjustment s

............................................................. 24

MOVIE PLAY ............................................ 20

MOVIE W/SOUND .................................... 19

MULTI PRINT............................................ 28

MY FAVORITE.......................................... 21

NiMH batteries .......................................... 46

NTSC ........................................................ 25

Number of storable still pictures................ 41

OLYMPUS Master............................... 32, 35

Operation guide .................................. 15, 27

Optical zoom ....................................... 12, 14

PAL ........................................................... 25

PANORAMA ............................................. 18

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PC........................................................ 32, 35

PictBridge .................................................. 26

PICTURE + SOUND R .............................. 19

Picture rotation y...................................... 20

PIXEL MAPPING ....................................... 23

Playback mode q .................... 9, 11, 14, 57

Playback mode menu q .......................... 19

Playback on a TV....................................... 25

Playing time/Total recording time .............. 20

o button ....................................... 5, 10

POWER SAVE........................................... 25

Press completely ......................................... 8

Press halfway .............................................. 8

PRINT ORDER .......................................... 28

PRINT ORDER <..................................... 22

Print settings .............................................. 29

Printing pictures ......................................... 26

Protect 0................................................ 20

Recording movies with or without

sound R ................................................ 19

Recording R .............................................. 21

Recording sound with still pictures R ........ 19

Red-eye reduction flash ! ..................... 13

Remaining recording time.......................... 41

RESET................................................. 18, 43

RESIZE...................................................... 21

f (Scene).................................. 5, 11, 19

SEL. IMAGE .............................................. 22

Selecting a language W ....................... 23

SELF PORTRAIT R................................. 11

Self-timer lamp..................................... 13, 42

Self-timer Y .............................................. 13

SETUP menu............................................. 23

Shooting mode......................... 10, 14, 45, 56

Shooting movies n............................. 10, 12

Shooting still pictures................................. 10

SHQ ........................................................... 17

Shutter button ........................................ 8, 10

SHUTTER SOUND.................................... 24

Shutter speed ........................................ 8, 10

SILENT MODE U ..................................... 19

Single-frame playback ............................... 14

Single-frame reservation <....................... 30

Sleep mode................................................ 39

SLIDESHOW ....................................... 19, 21

Speaker ..................................................... 55

SPORT j ................................................ 11

SQ1............................................................ 17

SQ2............................................................ 17

STANDARD ............................................... 26

Standard compression............................... 17

Strap ............................................................ 3

SUNSET S .............................................. 11

Super macro mode % .............................. 13

Top menu................................................... 15

Tripod socket ............................................. 55

USB cable ........................... 3, 26, 32, 35, 36

USB connector .................................... 26, 35

VIDEO OUT .............................................. 25

VOLUME ............................................. 20, 24

Warning sound 8 .................................... 24

xD-Picture Card................................... 18, 47

Zoom ......................................................... 14

Zoom lever ................................................ 14

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Olympus FE-270, C-510 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Quick Start Guide

Button operations

o button Turning the camera on and off

Shutter button Shooting pictures/movies

K button (Shooting) Selecting shooting mode/Turning the camera on

q button (Playback) Selecting playback mode/Turning the camera on

Mode dial Switching shooting modes

h Shooting pictures with automatic settings

h Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization

M Shooting pictures according to the situation

R Follow the shooting guide for setting

n Recording movies

X& button Shooting pictures close to the subject (Macro mode)

NY button Self-timer shooting

Y# button Flash shooting

m button Displaying the top menu

S button Erasing pictures

Zoom lever Zooming while shooting/Close-up playback

Menu operations

About the menus

Operation guide

Using the menus

Shooting mode menu K

IMAGE QUALITY Changing the image quality

PANORAMA Creating a panoramic picture

RESET Changing the shooting functions back to default settings

f (Scene) Shooting pictures by selecting a scene according to the situation

SILENT MODE Muting operational sounds

PICTURE + SOUND Recording sound with still pictures

MOVIE W/ SOUND Recording movies with or without sound

Playback mode menu q

SLIDESHOW Playing back pictures automatically

MOVIE PLAY Playing back movies

PLAYBACK MENU

RESIZE Changing the size of pictures

MY FAVORITE Viewing and registering pictures in My Favorite

VIEW FAVORITE .......................................................... Viewing registered pictures

SET ............................................................................. Registering favorite pictures

ERASE Erasing selected pictures/Erasing all pictures

PRINT ORDER Making print reservations (DPOF)

SETUP menus

Playing back pictures on a TV

Printing pictures

Direct printing (PictBridge)

Using the direct printing function

EASY PRINT

Other print modes and print settings (CUSTOM PRINT)

Print settings (DPOF)

How to make print reservations

Single-frame reservation

All-frame reservation

Resetting print reservation data

Using OLYMPUS Master

Overview

Using OLYMPUS Master

What is OLYMPUS Master?

Install the OLYMPUS Master software

Connecting the camera to a computer

Start up the OLYMPUS Master software

Displaying camera images on a computer

Downloading and saving images

Viewing still pictures and movies

To download and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master

To increase the number of languages

Getting to know your camera better

Shooting tips and information

Tips before you start taking pictures

The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded

The card cannot be used

No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed

The date and time have not been set

Shooting tips

Focusing on the subject

Subjects that are difficult to focus on

Taking pictures without blurring

Taking pictures without the flash