Olympus M DIGITAL 600 Basic Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Basic

Manual

ENGLISH 2

FRANÇAIS 28

ESPAÑOL 54

	Table of Contents
	CAMERA DIAGRAM ...............................................................................	3
	BEFORE YOU BEGIN...............................................................................	4
	GETTING STARTED.................................................................................	5
	Step 1 Get Started ....................................................................................	5
	Step 2 Take a Picture.................................................................................	6
	Step 3 Review or Erase a Picture................................................................	7
	Step 4 Transfer Images..............................................................................	8
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	BASIC OPERATION ...............................................................................	10
	Holding the Camera................................................................................	10
	Shooting and Playback Mode Buttons .....................................................	10
	Shooting Mode Buttons ..........................................................................	11
	SCENE Modes .........................................................................................	12
	Macro Mode ...........................................................................................	12
	Self-Timer ...............................................................................................	12
	Flash Modes............................................................................................	13
	Power Save Feature.................................................................................	13
	MENUS AND SETTINGS .......................................................................	14
	Top Menu ...............................................................................................	14
	Erase All Pictures .....................................................................................	14
	Select a Language ...................................................................................	14
	Monitor Symbols & Icons.........................................................................	15
	Thumbnail (Index) Display........................................................................	16
	CONNECTING THE CAMERA................................................................	17
	Playback on a TV.....................................................................................	17
	Direct Printing (PictBridge).......................................................................	18
	OLYMPUS Master SOFTWARE ............................................................	19
	SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................	20
	SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................	22

Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use.

We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.

Please observe the safety precautions at the end of this manual.

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CAMERA DIAGRAM

Strap Eyelet

Shutter Button

onButton

Self-Timer Lamp

Multi-Connector

DC-IN Jack

Connector Cover

Monitor

Flash

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Lens

Zoom Button

mButton

(Shooting Mode)

DISP./GUIDE Button

qButton

(Playback Mode)

Arrow Pad (O/N/X/Y)

ZButton (OK/MENU)

SButton (Erase)

<Button (Print)

Battery Compartment/Card Cover

Tripod Socket

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Gather these items (box contents)

En	Digital Camera	Strap	LI-12B Lithium Ion Battery

LI-10C Battery Charger	USB Cable (light gray)	Video Cable (black)	OLYMPUS Master
			Software CD-ROM

Items not shown: Advanced Manual (CD-ROM), Basic Manual (this manual), warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location.

Charge the battery (recommended*)

W

LI-10C Battery

Charger

Charging Indicator

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1

LI-12B Lithium Ion Battery

Power Cable

Lit red: Charging	2
Lit green: Charging complete
(Charging time: Approx. 120 minutes)	AC Wall Outlet

*Battery comes partially charged.

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GETTING STARTED

Step 1 Get Started

GET STARTED

a. Attach the strap	b. Insert the battery
Strap	1 Slide	2 Lift
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Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.

	3 Insert
	Battery lock knob
c. Set the date and time
1 Press onbutton to turn the	onButton
camera on.

2 Press Zto display the top menu, and select [MODE MENU] > [SETUP] > [X].

3 Press O/Nto set an item. Press X/Yto select the next field.

ZButton

Date format

CAM	FILE NAME	RESET
MEM	PIXEL MAPPING
SETUP		’05.01.01
	DUAL TIME	00:00
		OFF
	SETUP

		2005 . 01		. 01
		Y	M		D
			00	: 00
	SELECT	SET	GO		OK	Operation
						guide

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Step 2 Take a Picture

TAKE A PICTURE

a. Zoom

Zoom Out:

Zoom In:

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			HQ 2816×2112									4														HQ 2816×2112														4

b.Focus

1Using the monitor, place the AF target mark over your subject.

Green Lamp

HQ 2816×2112

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(Pressed Halfway)

Shutter Button

AF Target Mark

2Press and hold the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.

The green lamp indicates the focus is locked.

c.Take the picture

1Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

(Pressed Completely)

Shutter Button

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Step 3 Review or Erase a Picture

REVIEW OR ERASE A PICTURE

a. Press the q button

The last picture taken will be displayed.

Zoom Button

qButton
Prev. Picture	Next Picture
	Arrow Pad

b. Take a closer look

Press T or W to zoom in or out.

Press Zto return to

the original size.
Press O/Nor X/Yto		En
scroll around.

Press the mbutton to return to shooting mode.

c. To erase a picture

SButton

1Display the picture you want to erase.

2Press the Sbutton.

	ERASE
	YES
	NO
SELECT	GO OK

3 Select [YES], and press Z.

The picture is permanently erased.

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Step 4 Transfer Images

TRANSFER IMAGES

a. Install the software

1Insert the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM.

2Windows: Click the “OLYMPUS

		Master“ button.
En		Macintosh: Double-click the
		“Installer“ icon.

3Simply follow the on-screen instructions.

b.Connect the camera to the computer

1Connect the camera and computer using the USB cable (included).

The monitor will turn on automatically.

2

USB cable

1

2 Select [PC] on the monitor, and press Z.

Your PC will now recognize your camera as a removable storage drive.

	USB
	P C
	EASY PRINT
	CUSTOM PRINT
	EXIT
SELECT	GO OK

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c. Transfer images to the computer

1With the camera now connected, open OLYMPUS Master.

The [Transfer Images] window is displayed.

2Select the images you want to transfer, and click the [Transfer Images] button.

If the [Transfer Images] window is not displayed automatically:

a.Click the “Transfer Images” icon on the OLYMPUS Master main menu.

[Transfer Images] window

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[Transfer Images] button

b.Click the “From Camera” icon.

Tips

•For more detailed information regarding camera setup and usage, please refer to the camera’s “Advanced Manual” provided on CD-ROM.

•For more details on using the OLYMPUS Master software, please refer to the (electronic) reference manual located in the OLYMPUS Master folder on your hard drive. For additional assistance, refer to the “Help” file in the OLYMPUS Master software.

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BASIC OPERATION

Holding the Camera

Pictures can sometimes appear blurred as the result of moving the camera while the shutter button is being pressed.

To prevent the camera from moving, hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides. When taking pictures with the camera in the

En vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash is positioned above the lens. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.

Horizontal grip		Vertical grip

Shooting and Playback Mode Buttons

Shooting mode is for taking pictures and adjusting shooting settings, whereas playback mode is for displaying, editing and erasing pictures you have taken. Press the qbutton to turn the camera on in playback mode.

mButton qButton

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Shooting Mode Buttons

While in shooting mode, use these buttons for quick access to some of the more commonly used features.

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2

3

4

5

6

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1qbutton (Playback Mode)

The camera switches to playback mode.

2mbutton (Shooting Mode)

Use this button to optimize shooting settings for a particular scene or subject.

3DISP./GUIDE button

Press the DISP./GUIDE button repeatedly to display the composition guide lines and histogram.

Select a menu item, and press the DISP./GUIDE button to display an explanation of its function.

4X&button (Macro Mode)

Use macro or super macro mode when taking close-up pictures such as of a flower.

5OFbutton (Exposure Compensation)

Use this setting to overexpose (+) or underexpose (–) a picture.

6Y#button (Flash Mode)

Select from 4 flash modes – Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, or Flash off.

7Zbutton (OK/MENU)

Press this button to display camera menu options (described on next pages). This button is also used to confirm selections.

8NYbutton (Self-timer)

Select the self-timer to delay the shot approximately 12 seconds from when the shutter button is pressed.

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SCENE Modes

1 Press the mbutton in shooting mode.

	1	PORTRAIT
	SELECT	GO	OK
En	2 Press O/Nto select a scene mode, and press Z.

mButton

ONButton

ZButton

Shooting Scene Modes

•	PORTRAIT	•	INDOOR	•	MUSEUM	•	SHOOT & SELECT2
•	LANDSCAPE	•	CANDLE	•	CUISINE	•	BEACH & SNOW
•	LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT•		SELF PORTRAIT	•	BEHIND GLASS	•	UNDER WATER WIDE1
•	NIGHT SCENE	•	AVAILABLE LIGHT PORTRAIT •		DOCUMENTS	•	UNDER WATER WIDE2
•	NIGHT+P0RTRAIT	•	SUNSET	•	AUCTION	•	UNDER WATER MACRO
•	SPORT	•	FIREWORKS	•	SHOOT & SELECT1 •		REDUCING BLUR
						•	MOVIE

Macro Mode

&This mode lets you take pictures as close as 20 cm/8 in. to your subject.

%Use this mode to take pictures as close as 7 cm/2.8 in. to your subject. In %mode, the position of the zoom lens is fixed.

1 Select [&] or [%] by repeatedly pressing X&.

Self-Timer

1 Press NYto set [Y].	Self-Timer Lamp
2 Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

The self-timer lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, then starts blinking. After blinking for approximately 2 seconds, the picture is taken.

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Flash Modes

1 Select the flash mode by repeatedly pressing Y#.

If not used for approximately 2 seconds, the camera applies the current settings, and the setting screen disappears.

2 Press the shutter button halfway.

When the flash is set to fire, the #mark lights.

3Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

Flash working range:

W (max.): Approx. 4.0 m (13.1 ft.) T (max.): Approx. 2.5 m (8.2 ft.)

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Icon	Flash Mode	Description
No	Auto flash	The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight
indication		conditions.
!	Red-eye	The red-eye reduction flash mode significantly reduces this
	reduction flash	phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing the
		regular flash.
#	Fill-in flash	The flash fires regardless of the available light.
$	Flash off	The flash does not fire even in low light conditions.

Power Save Feature

To save battery power, the camera automatically enters sleep mode and stops operating if not used for 3 minutes. Operate the shutter button or zoom button to reactivate the camera.

If the camera is not operated for 15 minutes after the camera enters sleep mode, it automatically retracts the lens and turns off. To resume operation, turn on the power again.

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MENUS AND SETTINGS

Top Menu

1Press Z to display the camera’s menu on the monitor.

2Use the arrow pad (O/N/X/Y) and Z to navigate and select menu items.

ISO

MODE MENU

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WB

RESET OK HOLD

Top menu in shooting mode

ISO

The higher the ISO, the higher the camera’s light sensitivity and ability to shoot in low light conditions.

K Record Mode

Choose from several different image quality and resolutions.

WB White Balance

Automatically or manually balance color to compensate for varying lighting conditions.

MODE MENU

Contains language selection, start up options, date and time, erasing all pictures, etc.

Erase All Pictures

1Press Zand select [MODE MENU] > [MEMORY (CARD)] > [ALL ERASE].

2Select [YES] and press Z.

All the pictures are erased.

ALL ERASE

CAUTION ERASING ALL

YES

NO

SELECT

GO OK

Select a Language

You can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera.

1 Press Z to display the top menu, and select
[MODE MENU] > [SETUP] > [W].		ENGLISH
2 Select a language and press Z.
		FRANCAIS
		ESPAÑOL
		PORTUGUES
	SELECT	GO OK

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Monitor Symbols & Icons

(Monitor – Shooting Mode

		1			2			1		2
	3				+2.0	15	3			+2.0
	4				ISO 400		4			15
						16
	5						6			17
						17
	6
	7
	8						8
	9					18	9			18
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	10	HQ 2816×2112			4		10	HQ	00:36		En
		11	12	13	14			11	13	14
		Still picture						Movie
			Items					Indications
1	Shooting modes						P, B, F, D, G, U, C, etc.
2	Exposure compensation						-2.0 – +2.0
3	Battery check						e= full power, f= low power
4	Green lamp						{ = Auto Focus Lock
5	Flash standby						# (Lit)
	Camera movement warning						# (Blinks)
	Flash charge
6	Macro mode						&
	Super macro mode						%
7	Drive						o, j, i
8	Flash mode						!, #, $
9	Self-timer						Y
10	Dual time						l
11 Record mode							SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
12	Image size						2816 × 2112, 2560 × 1920, 640 × 480, etc.
13	AF target mark						[ ]
14	Number of storable still pictures						4
	Remaining recording time						00:36
15	Spot metering						5
16	ISO						ISO 64 – ISO 1600
17	White balance						5, 3, 1, w– y
18	Current memory						[IN] (internal memory), [xD] (card)
19	Memory gauge						a, b, c, d(maximum reached)

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(Monitor – Playback mode

	1	2	3	4	5		1	2	3	4	5
		10		10				10
	7	1000004			HQ	6	7	1000004			HQ	6
		SIZE : 2816×2112				8		SIZE: 320×240				8
					+2.0	9						10
						10
								’05. 09. 26		12:30		12
					ISO400	11
									00:00 / 00:36			13
		’05. 09. 26			12:30	12
					4	13
			Still picture						Movie
En				Items					Indications
1	Battery check						e= full power, f= low power
2	Album						-
3	Current memory						[IN] (internal memory), [xD] (card)
4	Print reservation/Number of prints						<×10
	Movie						n
5	Protect						9
6	Record mode						SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
7	File number						M100-0004
8	Image size						2816 × 2112, 2560 × 1920, 640 × 480, etc.
9	Exposure compensation						-2.0 – +2.0
10	White balance						WB AUTO, 5, 3, 1, w– y
11	ISO						ISO 64 – ISO 1600
12	Date and time						’05.09.26	12:30
13	Number of frames						4
	Elapsed time/Total recording time						00:00/00:36

Thumbnail (Index) Display

This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor when reviewing pictures.

1 Press the zoom button toward W (G) to switch to

the thumbnail (index) display.

Use the arrow pad (O/N/X/Y) to select a picture and

press Zto display it in single frame playback. Press the zoom button to display the pictures in 4, 9, 16

or 25 frames.

Index display

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CONNECTING THE CAMERA

Playback on a TV

Use the video cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV. Both still pictures and movies can be played back.

1Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the multi-connector on the camera to the video input terminal on the TV using the video cable.

Multi-Connector

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Connect to the TV’s video input (yellow) terminal.

Connector cover

Video cable

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

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

3 Press the qbutton to turn the camera on.

The last picture taken is displayed on the TV. Use the arrow pad (O/N/X/Y) to select the picture you want to display.

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Direct Printing (PictBridge)

Using the provided USB cable, you may connect your camera directly to a PictBridge compatible printer such as the Olympus P-11 to make prints.

1Connect one end of the provided USB cable into the camera’s multi-connector and the other end into the printer’s USB connector.

Multi-Connector

USB Cable

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2Select [CUSTOM PRINT] on the camera’s monitor and press Z.

After the [ONE MOMENT] screen disappears, the camera and printer are connected.

Select [EASY PRINT] to make just one print of the selected picture quickly.

3Use the arrow pad (O/N/X/Y) to select pictures and make prints.

USB

P C

EASY PRINT

CUSTOM PRINT

EXIT

SELECT

GO OK

	PRINT MODE SELECT
	PRINT
	ALL PRINT
	MULTI PRINT
	ALL INDEX
EXIT	SELECT	GO	OK

Follow the operation guide displayed here.

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OLYMPUS Master SOFTWARE

OLYMPUS Master Software: Use this software to download pictures from the camera, view, organize, retouch, e-mail and print your digital pictures and movies and more! This CD also contains the complete software reference manual in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.

(System Requirements

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	OS	Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP or Mac OS X (10.2 or later)
	CPU	Pentium III 500 MHz/Power PC G3, or faster
	RAM	128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
	Hard Disk	300 MB or more free space
	Connection	USB port
	Monitor	1024 × 768 pixels resolution or more with minimum 65,536 colors
		(Windows), 32,000 colors (Macintosh)

For the latest support information, visit the Olympus website (http://www.olympus.com/digital)

(Upgrade (OLYMPUS Master Plus)

In addition to the functions in OLYMPUS Master, the OLYMPUS Master Plus features movie editing, album printing, contact sheet printing, HTML album, free stitch panorama, CD/DVD writing functions, and a lot more, allowing you to greatly expand your digital photograph capabilities.

You can upgrade your software to OLYMPUS Master Plus via the Internet. You need to have OLYMPUS Master installed in a computer with an Internet connection.

User Registration

Register your camera when you install OLYMPUS Master to activate your warranty, receive notifications of software and camera firmware updates, and more.

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			SPECIFICATIONS
	(Camera
	Product type	:		Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)
	Recording system
	Still pictures	: Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for
				Camera File system (DCF))
	Applicable	: Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image
	standards			Matching III, PictBridge
	Movie	: QuickTime Motion JPEG
En	Memory	: Internal memory
				xD-Picture Card (16 MB to 1GB)
	No. of storable pictures			Still pictures
	when using the internal
				Record mode	Image size	Number of storable still
	memory					pictures
				SHQ	2816 × 2112	2
				HQ		5
					2560 × 1920	6
				SQ1	2272 × 1704	8
					2048 × 1536	9
					1600 × 1200	12
					1280 × 960	18
				SQ2	1024 × 768	28
					640 × 480	46
				Movie
				Record mode	Image size	Remaining recording time
				SHQ	640 × 480	6 sec.
					(15 frames/sec.)
				HQ	320 × 240	20 sec.
					(15 frames/sec.)
				SQ	160 × 120	54 sec.
					(15 frames/sec.)
	No. of pictures	:		Approx. 330
	when fully charged			(based on CIPA battery life measurement standards)
	No. of effective pixels	:		6,000,000 pixels
	Image pickup device	: 1/2.5" CCD (primary color filter), 6,400,000 pixels (gross)
	Lens	: Olympus lens 5.8 to 17.4 mm, f3.1 to 5.2
				(equivalent to 35 to 105 mm on a 35 mm camera)
	Photometric system	: Digital ESP metering, spot metering system
	Shutter speed	: 4 to 1/1000 sec.
	Shooting range	: 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to )(W/T) (normal)
				0.2 m (0.7 ft.) to )(W/T) (macro mode)
				0.07 m (2.8 in.) to 0.5 m (19.7 in.) (T only) (super macro mode)
	Monitor	:		2.5" TFT color LCD display, 115,000 pixels

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Flash charge time	: Approx. 6 sec. (for full flash discharge at room temperature
		using a new fully charged battery)
Outer connector	:	DC-IN jack
		USB connector/VIDEO OUT jack (multi-connector)
Automatic calendar system	:	2000 up to 2099
Water resistance
Type	: Equivalent to IEC Standard publication 529 IPX4
		(under OLYMPUS test conditions)
Meaning	: Camera is not damaged by water spray from any direction.
Operating environment
Temperature	: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation)/
		-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage)
Humidity	: 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage)
Power supply	: One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-12B) or Olympus AC adapter
Dimensions	:	97 mm (W) × 55 mm (H) × 26.5 mm (D) (3.8 × 2.2 × 1.1 in.)	En
		excluding protrusions
Weight	:	140 g (4.9 oz) without battery and card

(Lithium ion battery (LI-12B)

Product type	: Lithium ion rechargeable battery
Standard voltage	: DC 3.7 V
Standard capacity	:	1230 mAh
Battery life	:	Approx. 300 full recharges (varies on usage)
Operating environment
Temperature	: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (charging)/
		-10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) (operation)/
		0°C to 30°C (32°F to 86°F) (storage)
Dimensions	: 32 × 46 × 10 mm (1.3 × 1.8 × 0.4 in.)
Weight	: Approx. 30 g (1 oz)

(Battery charger (LI-10C)

Power requirements	: AC 100 to 240 V (50 to 60 Hz)
	9 VA (100 V) to 16 VA (240 V)
Output	: DC 4.2 V, 860 mA
Charging time	: Approx. 120 min.
Operating environment
Temperature	: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation)/
	-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage)
Dimensions	: 46 × 36.5 × 85 mm (1.8 × 1.4 × 3.3 in.)
Weight	: Approx. 70 g (2.3 oz)

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Weatherproof feature

This camera is weatherproof, but it cannot be used underwater. Olympus will not assume any responsibility for malfunction of the camera caused by water getting inside as a result of misuse by the user. The camera is weatherproof and is not damaged by water spray from any direction.

Observe the following precautions when using the camera.

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Do not wash the	Do not drop the camera	Do not take pictures
camera with water.	into water.	underwater.

Water may get inside the camera if the battery compartment/card cover or connector cover are not firmly closed.

2Slide	1
	Connector Cover

Battery Compartment/Card Cover

If the camera gets splashed, wipe the water off as soon as possible with a dry cloth.

The rechargeable battery and other camera accessories are not weatherproof.

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

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

	CAUTION	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.

WARNING!

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

General Precautions

Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation for future reference.

Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solvent to clean this product.

Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus.

Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the 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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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Handling the Camera

WARNING

( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.

( Do not use the flash 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.

	En	• 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 lowtemperature 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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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Battery Handling Precautions

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

DANGER

•The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified charger. Do not use any other chargers.

•Never heat or incinerate batteries.

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

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

•To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way, by soldering, etc.

•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.

•Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions.

•If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged 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 immediately.

•Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.

CAUTION

•Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks, discoloration, warping, or any other abnormality.

•The battery may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, do not remove it immediately after using the camera.

•Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period.

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For customers in North and South America

For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number	: Stylus 600/ DIGITAL 600
Trade Name	: OLYMPUS
Responsible Party	:
Address	: Two Corporate Center Drive, P.O. Box 9058, Melville, NY
	11747-9058 U.S.A.

Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000

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:

En (1)This device may not cause harmful interference.

(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian 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 Computer 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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