olympus IR-500 User Manual

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Digital Camera

IR-500

Thank you for purchasing this OLYMPUS Digital Camera IR-500. This guide contains instructions for basic operations to use the digital camera immediately after purchase. For details on operations and settings, refer to the supplied reference manual. For inquiries, contact the OLYMPUS service center in the enclosed Authorized Distributors List.

Your new life of photography has begun.

What is QDock&Done?

Dock&Done is a total system that puts personal imaging into a single process. For example, by simply setting the digital camera on the cradle, new pictures are stored, photo printing is done and the camera’s batteries are recharged.

— With Dock&Done-compatible storage unit —

Digital camera

Dock&Done-compatible

storage unit

Printed in Japan 1AG6P1P2324--

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Store images by one-touch operation

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— With Dock&Done-compatible printer —

Dock&Done-compatible printer

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With Dock&Done-compatible storage unit and printer

Dock&Done-compatible Digital Camera (IR-500)

By simply connecting to Dock&Done-compatible products through the cradle, storing images and photo printing can be done with ease.

Dock&Done-compatible storage unit

Connect the Dock&Done-compatible digital camera and store image ﬁ les in a simple step.

Dock&Done-compatible digital photo printer

By connecting to the Dock&Done-compatible storage unit with the Dock&Done cable, storing images and photo printing can be done with ease.

Tip

Availability of these models may vary from country to country.

Print directly by one-touch operation

Storing images and photo printing can be done at one time

Digital camera

Dock&Done cable

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User registration

To stay informed of important updates and news regarding your Olympus product, be sure to register your purchase. You can register by one of the following ways:

• Register online Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the supplied CD-ROM. When starting OLYMPUS Master after installation, the registration screen appears.

• Use the registration card Fill out the supplied registration card, and return it by mail.

Unpacking the box contents

Make sure your box contains everything listed below. If any item is missing or damaged, contact the dealer where you purchased the camera.

Digital camera

Cradle

Card

(xD- Picture Card)

AC adapter

(A511)

• Strap

• USB cable

• AV cable

• CD-ROMs (OLYMPUS Master/ Manual CD)

The shape of the plug differs from country to country.

Not supplied in some areas.

• Basic Manual

• Quick Start Guide (this guide)

• Warranty card

• Authorized Distributors List

• Registration card

Lithium ion battery

(LI-12B)

Power cord

Preparation

Inserting the battery and card

Open the battery/card cover.

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Grasp the cover on both sides and lift it up.

Insert the battery and card as shown below.

Inserting the battery Inserting the card

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Battery lock lever Press up the battery lock lever with the corner of the battery.

Notes

• Insert the card by pushing it straight in (not at an angle).

• If you insert the card with wrong orientation or at an angle, the contact area could be damaged or you may not be able to remove the card.

• Do not apply excessive force to the battery/card cover as it may be damaged.

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Push the card in until it clicks.

Close the battery/card cover.

Note

Do not open the battery/card cover, disconnect the AC adapter, or remove the camera from the cradle while the camera is operating or communicating with a computer. Such actions could destroy all the data on the card. Once destroyed, data cannot be restored.

Charging the battery

Charge the supplied battery before use.

Tip

Make sure to turn off the camera by closing the multi-swing display or pressing the power switch before charging. Charging cannot be performed when the camera’s power is on.

Connect the AC adapter to the cradle.

Cradle

A/V OUT (MONO)

USB

DC IN 5V

USB

To DC input terminal

AC adapter

(A511)

The shape of the plug differs from country to country.

Power cord

To a wall outlet

Set the camera on the cradle.

The mark on the camera connector dial indicates the orientation of the camera when the camera is set on the cradle. Select the mark by turning the camera connector dial according to the desired camera orientation.

Setting the camera with the multi-swing display opened

Camera connector dial

Power lamp

Charging begins.

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Setting the camera with the multi-swing display closed

Camera connector dial

Power lamp

The power lamp slowly blinks during charging. The lamp goes off when charging is complete.

Notes

• The power lamp blinks rapidly if an error occurs during charging. If this happens, remove the battery from the camera and insert it again, or disconnect the AC adapter from the cradle and connect it again.

• If you hold the cradle upside down with the camera set, the camera may fall out of the cradle.

• Do not pick up by the camera only when it is set on the cradle.

Power on/off

Opening the multi-swing display.

The camera automatically turns on when the display is opened. The camera turns off when the display is closed.

Pressing the power switch.

When the camera is off with the multi-swing display opened, press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power lamp lights up. To turn off the camera, press the power switch again.

Power switch

Tips

• If the camera is not operated for a certain period of time, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode (standby mode) to save battery power, and the power lamp goes off. To cancel the sleep mode, press any button. You can select how long the camera is on before it enters the sleep mode.

• When the camera has been turned on by opening the multi-swing display in the shooting mode, if no operation is made in the ﬁ rst 30 seconds, the camera may turn off automatically.

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Power lamp Lights up when the camera is on.

Multi-swing display

Selecting the display language (

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You can select the language in which the menus and error messages are displayed on the monitor.

Turn the mode dial to

The setup menu appears.

Press a/c to select ”

Press d to enter the language settings.

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Mode dial

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ALL RESET

SCREEN

SLEEP

CUSTOM BUTTON

ENGLISH

FRANCAIS

ESPAÑOL

PORTUGUES

SELECTCANCEL

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OFF ENGLISH OFF 3MIN

Tips

• The available display languages differ depending on the region where the camera is sold.

• The available display languages can be added by updating the ﬁ rmware. For details, refer to the Olympus website.

Press a/c to select the desired language.

Press 9.

The selected language is set and the screen returns to the setup menu.

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Setting the date and time

The date and time are not preset. If you set the date and time, it will be stored with shot images and available for printing images.

Tip

If the date and time are not set, “Y/M/D” appears every time you turn on the camera.

Turn the mode dial to

The setup menu appears.

Press a/c to select ”W,” then press d

to enter the date and time settings.

While “o” is selected, press a/c to

select the date format.

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Mode dial

abcd

button

FILE NAME

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Press d to move to the year, month or date ﬁ eld, then press

to select the desired number.

a/c

Press d to move to the next ﬁ eld.

Tips

• The ﬁ rst two digits of the year are unchangeable.

• The camera displays the time in 24-hour format (ex; 2 p.m. is displayed as “14:00”).

Press 9 to conﬁ rm the date and time settings.

The clock starts operating.

Note

The date and time settings will be canceled if the camera is left with the battery removed for more than one day (under the standard Olympus testing conditions). If this occurs, set the date and time again. The date and time settings will be canceled earlier if the battery has been loaded for a short period of time.

Selecting the video signal type (VIDEO OUT)

Select NTSC or PAL according to your TV video signal type. When you use the camera with a TV overseas, set the correct video signal type in accordance with the local system before connecting to the TV. If an incorrect video signal type is set, the output images will not appear properly.

Tip

Check the video signal type before connecting to your TV. NTSC: North America, Japan, Taiwan, Korea PAL: European countries, China

Turn the mode dial to

The setup menu appears.

Press a/c to select “VIDEO OUT.”

Press d to enter the video signal type setting.

Press a/c to select “NTSC” or “PAL.”

Press 9.

The video signal type is set, and the screen returns to the setup menu.

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Mode dial

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VIDEO OUT MODE RESET

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Taking/Viewing/Erasing pictures

Easy shooting with P-AUTO (Program Auto) mode

You can easily take high-quality pictures with P-AUTO (Program Auto) mode. In P-AUTO mode, the camera settings are automatically adjusted according to the shooting situation to create the best results.

Turn the mode dial to

Position the AF target mark on the subject.

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Turn the zoom lever to the T (U) or W (G) side to frame the subject.

Wide angle (W/G)

Telephoto (T/U)

Shooting mode

Zoom lever

Shutter button

Mode dial

Card access lamp

AF target mark

Number of shots remaining

Record mode

Press and hold the shutter button gently (half-press).

The green indicator lights up when the focus and exposure are locked. If the subject is not in focus, the green indicator blinks. Recompose the picture, and hold down the shutter button until the green indicator lights up.

Green indicator

Half-press

Press the shutter button all the way (full-press).

The picture is taken and the card access lamp blinks. The shot image is stored onto the card.

Full-press

Card access lamp

Note

Do not open the battery/card cover while the card access lamp is blinking. The picture being written may not be stored or the stored image data may be damaged.

Viewing pictures

Press h after shooting to see the last shot image. To return to the shooting mode, press h again.

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Erasing images

You can erase unwanted images on the card.

Display the image to be

erased.

Press S.

The “ERASE” screen appears.

Press a/c to select “YES.”

Press 9.

The selected image is erased.

Note

Erased images cannot be restored.

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Displays the previous image.

Displays the next image.

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Using images with your computer

With the supplied OLYMPUS Master software installed, you can transfer,

Insert the other end of the USB cable into

the USB port on the cradle.

A/V OUT (MONO)

DC IN 5V

USB

manage and edit camera images with your computer.

Connecting the camera to a computer

Connect the camera to your computer, and you can transfer images on the card to your computer.

Install OLYMPUS Master.

Insert the supplied software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of

Set the camera on the cradle

with the multi-swing display opened.

Select this mark.

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your computer. The setup screen appears.

Click [OLYMPUS Master].

Click [Next], and operate according to the window messages.

When the installation is complete, remove the CD-ROM from the

Select “PC” in the “PC/PRINTER” screen,

then press 9.

CD-ROM drive, and restart the computer.

Insert the supplied USB cable into the USB port on your

computer.

The computer recognizes the camera as a new device.

Windows 98SE/Me/2000: The camera is recognized as a removable

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disk.

USB mark

Windows XP: A window is displayed, prompting you to select the operation for image ﬁ les. Click [CANCEL]. Mac OS X: The iPhoto application is activated when the camera is connected for the ﬁ rst time. Terminate it.

USB port

USB cable

Note

It is recommended to use the AC adapter as a power source when using the camera with a computer.

Note

When the camera is connected to a computer, it cannot be used as a camera.

Start OLYMPUS Master.

Double click the [OLYMPUS Master] icon to display the main menu window. For details on functions and operations, refer to the instruction manual for OLYMPUS Master.