Olympus Mju 410 Digital, Stylus 410 Digital Reference Manual

Name: Olympus Mju 410 Digital
Brand: Olympus
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DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference

Manuall

1Read this first

2Preparations

3Taking still pictures

4Viewing still pictures

5Recording movies

6Playing back movies

7Printing

8Creating and sharing images using a computer

9Troubleshooting

10 Appendix

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera.

The reference manuals for this camera consist of the following two guides. To ensure correct and safe use of the camera, please read the manuals before using the camera and refer to them whenever necessary during use.

Basic manual Contains			Reference
	instructions for		manual
	setup and	(this manual)
	some for basic
	some for basic
	operations.

We recommend first-time users to read this manual first.

Contains a description of all the camera functions.

Use this manual to get the most out of all the features and functions of your camera.

The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. Contact an authorized Olympus service center for the product name, model number, and the latest information.

While every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual, if you find any errors, omissions, or points which are unclear, please contact an authorized Olympus service center.

The contents of this manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part except for personal use. It may not be transferred without permission.

Olympus accepts no responsibility for losses suffered by the customer or a third party as a result of improper use of this product.

Olympus accepts no responsibility for any damage due to a loss of image data resulting from malfunction of this product, repair by a third party not authorized by Olympus, or other reason.

Voluntary radio interference control

This equipment is a Class B digital device based on the standards of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). This equipment is designed for use in a home environment, but it may cause interference to radio or television reception if used in the vicinity of the receiver. Follow the instructions in the manuals to ensure correct use.

Do not use the camera inside an aircraft during take-off or landing.

Use of a cable other than that specified herein when connecting the equipment may result in VCCI limits being exceeded. Use only the specified cable.

Trademarks

Windows is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

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

Design rule for Camera File System (DCF)

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).

Introduction......................................................................................	2
Contents ..........................................................................................	3

Read this first	8
Unpacking the box contents....................................................................	8
For safe use of your camera ...................................................................	9
Weatherproof feature ............................................................................	13
Names of parts......................................................................................	14
Monitor indications ................................................................................	15

Preparations				16
Before operating your camera	.......................................................			16
Attaching the strap ................................................................................				16
Charging the battery .............................................................................				17
Loading and removing the battery ........................................................				18
AC adapter (sold separately)......................................................				21
Inserting and removing the picture ................................................card				22
xD-Picture Card ..........................................................................				25
Power on/off..........................................................................................				26
When taking pictures .......................................(Shooting mode)				26
When viewing pictures ....................................(Playback mode)				27
When connecting the ...........................camera to the computer				27
Camera settings ............................................................................				28
Menu operations ...................................................................................				28
.......................Selecting your language for on-screen display (			)	29


...........................................................Setting the date and time (	)			31
Saving the settings(ALL RESET)..........................................................				33
Checking the picture you have ........................just taken (REC VIEW)				36
Setting the beep sound ( ...............................................................	)			38
Setting the shutter sound (SHUTTER ....................................SOUND)				40
Setting the volume (VOLUME)..............................................................				42
Setting the power on/off screen ...............and sound(PW ON SETUP)				44
Setting the screen color (COLOR) ........................................................				46
Setting serial numbers for file ..............................names(FILE NAME)				48
Turning off the monitor(MONITOR ..............................................OFF)				51
Formatting a picture card ( .............................................	FORMAT)			52
Adjusting the brightness of the ......................................monitor (		)		54
Adjust the CCD and image processing ...functions(PIXEL MAPPING)				56

Contents


Taking still pictures					58
Shooting ........................................................................................					58
Holding the camera correctly			................................................................		58
Taking still pictures ...............................................................................					59
When to use the monitor ....................................and viewfinder					62
Focusing on a subject that is not in the center of the frame
(Focus lock) ................................................................................					63
Settings suited to situation and .......................................purpose					65
Changing shooting modes ....................................................................					65
Using the zoom .....................................................................................					68
Enabling the digital zoom............................................................					70
Using the flash ( )...............................................................................					72
Changing the image size and ..........................................quality (				)	74
Selecting the white balance according to the surrounding
lighting (	).......................................................................................				77
Adjusting the settings to suit .......................a bright/dark subject ( )					79
When the brightness of the subject .........and background differ ( )					80
Shooting mode settings.................................................................					82
Taking close-up pictures ( ..............................................................			)		82
Setting up Super macro ..........................................mode (				)	83
Using the self-timer (		).....................................................................			85
Using the remote control ( ) ................................................................					86
Taking successive pictures ( ........................................................			)		87
Panorama shooting(PANORAMA)........................................................					89
Stitching together two images(2 ...................................................IN 1)					92
Recording sound with still pictures ................................................(				)	94

Viewing still pictures			96
PLAYBACK ...................................................................................			96
Playback ...............................................................................................			96
Playback mode settings ................................................................			97
Displaying several pictures at once (		) .............................................	97
Selecting the number of pictures		................................................	98
Enlarging pictures (	).......................................................................		100
Rotating pictures (	) ........................................................................		101
Displaying pictures one after another ( .......................................		)	103
Playback on a TV................................................................................			104

					Contents
Displaying shooting information (				)		107
Displaying shooting information (				)		107
......................................................................Editing still pictures						108
Creating black and white pictures .......................................................						108
Creating sepia-toned pictures			.............................................................			110
Changing the size (		) .....................................................................				112
Protecting pictures (		) ....................................................................				114
Erasing pictures	...........................................................................					116
Single-frame erase (		) .....................................................................				116
All-frame erase (		) .........................................................................				117


Recording movies						119
Shooting ......................................................................................						119
Recording movies ........................................................................						119
Settings suited to .....................................situation and purpose						122
Enabling the .............................................................digital zoom						122
Changing the ...................................................image size (			)			123
Selecting the white balance according to the surrounding
lighting ( ..............................................................................	)					125
Adjusting the ...............settings to suit a bright/dark subject ( )						125
When the brightness of the subject and background differ (					)	125
Shooting mode settings...............................................................						126
Close-up shooting ...............................................................(		)				126
Using the self ......................................................................-timer						126
Remote control ..............................................................shooting						126


Playing back movies						127
Playback......................................................................................						127
Playing back ............................................movies(MOVIE PLAY)						127
Playing ........................................back movies frame by frame						128
Playback ......................................................................on a TV						129
Displaying ..............shooting information (Information display)						129
Erasing ...................................................................movies						129
Editing movies .............................................................................						130
Creating an .........................................................................index						130
Protecting movies ........................................................................						131

Contents


Printing			132
Selecting a printing method ................................................................			132
Making print reservations(DPOF) .......................................................			134
All-frame reservation (	)		134
All-frame reservation (	)		134
Single-frame reservation (		)..................................................	136
Single-frame reservation (		)..................................................	136
Canceling print reservations .....................................................			139
Printing with a PictBridge-compatible printer ......................................			141
Using the direct printing function ..............................................			141
Connecting the camera to a printer ..........................................			142
Printing pictures ........................................................................			143
Print mode/Multi Print mode .....................................................			144
All Print mode ...........................................................................			148
All Index mode/Print Order mode .............................................			151
Exiting direct printing ................................................................			153

Creating and sharing images using a computer	154
Before using your computer ........................................................	154
Operating procedure ...........................................................................	154
Identifying the operating system .........................................................	156
Determining how to connect the camera to a computer .....................	157
Windows......................................................................................	158
Installing the USB driver (When using Windows 98/98SE).................	158
Connecting the camera to the computer.............................................	160
Confirming the computer recognizes the camera ...............................	161
Transferring camera images to the computer .....................................	164
Disconnecting the camera from your computer ..................................	168
Macintosh ....................................................................................	170
Connecting the camera to the computer.............................................	170
Confirming the computer recognizes the camera ...............................	170
Transferring camera images to the computer .....................................	172
Disconnecting the camera from your computer ..................................	175
Using the provided CAMEDIA Master software ..........................	176
Installing the CAMEDIA Master software – for first time usage ..........	176
Windows ...................................................................................	176
Macintosh .................................................................................	181
Starting/Exiting the CAMEDIA Master software..................................	186
Transferring camera images to the computer .....................................	189

	Contents
Viewing still images.............................................................................	194
Viewing movies ...................................................................................	195
Panorama shooting.............................................................................	197
Printing images ...................................................................................	200
Other features .....................................................................................	203
Troubleshooting	204
Error messages displayed on the monitor ..........................................	204
If a problem arises ..............................................................................	207
When the camera is not recognized by the computer.........................	211
Appendix	213
Green and orange lamps and flash stand by indication......................	213
Menu List ............................................................................................	214
List of functions by shooting mode......................................................	218
Camera maintenance..........................................................................	219
How to replace the battery (CR2025)
of the remote control device .....................................................	220
Camera specifications.........................................................................	221
Specifications of accessories..............................................................	223
Index ...................................................................................................	224

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Unpacking the box contents

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Digital Camera	Strap	Picture card
Digital Camera	Strap	(xD-Picture Card)
		(xD-Picture Card)

		CONTROL
		-300C
		REMOTE
		RC
LI-10B lithium ion	LI-10C battery charger	Remote control
battery	LI-10C battery charger	Remote control
battery

USB cable

AC cable

A/V cable

for the charger

CD-ROM
(CAMEDIA			Registration
Master/	Basic manual	Warranty card	Registration
Master/	Basic manual	Warranty card	card
Reference			card
Reference
Manual)

* The QuickStart Guide is also included in the Digital camera package.

For safe use of your camera

Various symbols are used to warn of hazards to yourself and others and prevent damage to property through misuse of the camera. The symbols and their meanings are explained below.

Danger	This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions will
	likely result in serious injury or possibly even death.
Warning	This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions may
	result in serious injury or possibly even death.
Caution	This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions may
	result in injury or damage to property.

Precautions when handling the camera

Danger

Do not use in the presence of flammable or explosive gas. Do not use the camera if there is the possibility of the presence of such gases in the air as this could result in fire or explosion.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera. Such action could lead to electric shock or injury.

Warning

Do not fire the flash close to your subject’s eyes (particularly in the case of young children). Using the flash at close range could cause visual impairment. Keep out of the reach of children. Care should be taken to prevent the following accidents.

•Strangulation caused by wrapping the strap round the neck.

•Swallowing of small items such as the card. If this happens, seek medical attention immediately.

•Visual impairment caused by the flash being fired at close range.

•Injury caused by the camera’s operating parts.

Do not look at the sun or strong light through the viewfinder. This could cause visual impairment.

Do not use or store the camera for a long time in an environment where there is a lot of dust, dampness, smoke or steam. This could result in fire or electric shock.

Do not cover the flash with your fingers when using the flash. Touching the flash during firing or after successive firing could result in burns.

Do not let any water or other foreign object get inside the camera. Should the camera be dropped in water or water get into the internal parts, it could result in fire or electric shock. Remove the battery immediately and contact your nearest dealer or Olympus service center.

Caution

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell or noise, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery taking care to avoid burns, and contact your nearest dealer or Olympus service center. Continued operation could result in fire or burns. (Remove the battery outdoors, away from anything combustible, and avoid touching it with your bare hands.)

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For safe use of your camera

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Be careful with the strap when carrying the camera as it can easily catch on stray objects, causing injury or damage.

Do not leave the camera in places of high temperature. Avoid touching the battery with your bare hands when replacing it, as it may cause burns.

Use only the specified AC adapter. Use of an unauthorized adapter may result in damage or malfunction of the camera or power source, leading to accidents. Olympus is not responsible for any damages arising from use of an unauthorized adapter. Avoid touching the metal parts on the outside of the camera for long periods of time. The camera becomes hot during continued use and prolonged contact with the metal parts may result in low temperature burns. When exposed to low temperature, the temperature of the camera exterior will also drop. This may cause injury by the skin adhering to the camera. To avoid low temperature burns or injury, wear gloves when handling the camera.

Conditions for use of the camera

This camera contains precision electronic parts. Avoid using or leaving the camera for long periods of time in the following places as this could result in failure or malfunction.

•Places of high temperature and high humidity or where the temperature and humidity fluctuate greatly, such as in direct sunlight, on the beach in summer, in a car with the windows closed, or next to air conditioning equipment or a humidifier

•Places where there is a lot of sand, dust or dirt

•Near fire

•Near water

•Places that are subject to considerable vibration

Avoid dropping or hitting the camera or subjecting it to severe vibration or impact. Do not take pictures or leave the camera with the lens aimed directly at the sun. If the camera is subjected to a sudden temperature change, for example by bringing it from a cold place into a warm room, condensation may form on the inside. Place the camera in a plastic bag until the temperature difference has subsided.

If the camera is left unused for a long period of time, mold may form, causing failure or malfunction. We recommend that you check that the camera is still working properly before using it.

Precautions regarding the monitor

Do not apply excessive pressure to the monitor as this may cause smears, prevent pictures from being played back properly or damage the monitor. Should the monitor break, avoid getting any of the liquid crystal in your mouth. If it gets on your hands or feet or on your clothing, wash it off immediately with soap and water. Lines, like strips of light, may appear at the top or bottom of the monitor, but this is not a malfunction.

When photographing an oblique subject, the subject may appear on the monitor with ragged edges, but this is not a malfunction. The ragged edges will disappear when the picture is played back.

In general, the lower the temperature, the longer it takes the monitor to turn on. Pictures may also appear temporarily discolored. Keep the camera warm when taking pictures in a cold region. Performance of the monitor may deteriorate in low temperatures, but will be restored when the camera is returned to normal temperatures.

For safe use of your camera

The latest high precision technology has gone into the making of the camera’s monitor, but there are some pixels which are permanently lit or which do not light at all. These pixels do not affect the recorded picture. Also, depending on the angle at which the monitor is viewed, the colors and brightness may appear uneven, but this is due to the structure of the monitor and is not a malfunction.

Precautions for handling the charger

Danger

The charger should not be used where it may come in contact with water and it should never be connected or disconnected with wet hands.

Do not cover the charger with anything such as a cloth or blanket when in use as this may cause overheating, resulting in fire.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the charger. Such action could lead to electric shock or injury.

Use the charger at the specified voltage. Use at any other voltage could result in fire, explosion, emission of smoke, overheating, electric shock or burns.

Warning

Prolonged contact with the charger during use could result in low temperature burns.

Do not damage the AC cable for the charger by pulling it and do not attempt to extend it. Always disconnect the cable by removing the plug and not by pulling the cable. Discontinue use of the charger immediately in the event of the following and contact your nearest dealer or Olympus service center.

•If the plug or cable is hot, there is a smell of burning, or smoke is emitted.

•If the cable is damaged or ruptured or the plug connection is faulty.

Caution

Do not charge the battery continuously for over 24 hours. If the battery is not fully charged when the charging time has elapsed, discontinue charging.

Before cleaning the charger, unplug the AC cable from the wall outlet. Failure to do so could result in electric shock or injury.

Precautions when handling the battery

Danger

Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Do not expose the battery to fire or excessive heat as this could result in fire or explosion.

Do not use or leave the battery in places of high temperature such as in strong sunlight, inside a car under a blazing sun or in front of a heater as this could result in fire or explosion.

Do not attempt to directly solder the battery, change its shape, modify it or disassemble it as this could damage the terminal safety valve or cause the battery to leak.

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Do not bring the plus or minus terminals into contact with anything metal. Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

Should battery fluid get in your eyes, wash your eyes immediately with clean water and do not rub them. Seek medical attention immediately as blindness could result.

Warning

Do not expose the battery to water or immerse it in water or in the sea. Do not expose the battery to strong impacts or damage.

Discontinue use immediately should you notice anything unusual such as leakage, discoloration or deformation.

If battery fluid gets on your skin or clothing, wash immediately in clean water as the fluid could cause harm.

Caution

The battery is exclusively for use in Olympus digital cameras. Do not use in any other equipment.

Dirt on the plus or minus terminals may cause contact failure. Wipe with a dry cloth. The battery becomes hot after prolonged use of the camera. Do not attempt to remove it immediately as this could result in burns.

In general, as the temperature falls, battery performance also temporarily deteriorates. When taking pictures in cold regions, keep the camera warm by putting it inside your coat or clothing. Performance of the battery may deteriorate in low temperatures, but will be restored when the camera is returned to normal temperatures.

Repeated recharging leads to gradual deterioration in the performance of the battery. When the working time of the battery starts getting shorter even though it has been charged for the specified length of time, the battery can be regarded as having reached the end of its serviceable life. When this happens, replace it with a new battery.

Used batteries are a valuable resource. Cover the plus and minus terminals with tape and take the battery to an electrical shop for recycling.

Precautions for handling the picture card

The picture card is a precision electronic device. Do not bend it or subject it to impact and keep it away from static electricity. The data stored on the picture card is saved in a nonvolatile semiconductor memory, but it can be accidentally destroyed. Do not expose the picture card to water or leave it where there is a lot of dust. Avoid using or storing the card in places of high temperature and high humidity. Avoid using near heat-generating or combustible materials.

Fingerprints or dirt on the picture card contacts may prevent correct reading/writing of data. Wipe the contacts gently with a soft dry cloth.

The picture card is a consumable item. After long use, writing to the picture card and erasing of data no longer becomes possible. When this happens, replace it with a new card. Olympus is not responsible for any damage to data saved in other media or loss of data stored on the card.

Weatherproof feature

This camera is weatherproof, but it cannot be used underwater. Observe the following precautions when using the camera.

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.

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

Water may get inside the camera if the battery compartment cover, connector cover or DC-IN jack cover are in the following conditions.

c The cover is not firmly closed.

d The rubber packing is cracked or peeling.

e Dust or sand is sticking to the rubber packing.

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Firmly close the	Firmly close the	Firmly close the
battery	connector cover.	DC-IN jack cover.
compartment cover.

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

If the rubber packing becomes worn or damaged, contact your nearest Olympus service center. (A charge is made for replacement of parts.) The rechargeable battery and other camera accessories are not weatherproof.

Olympus Mju 410 Digital, Stylus 410 Digital Reference Manual

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Names of parts

Shutter button

Lens barrier

Flash

Microphone

Self-timer/

Remote control lamp

DC-IN jack cover

	Lens	DC-IN jack
	Lens
CLOSE	Remote control receiver
OPEN
	Picture card cover	Arrow pad
PUSH
tO
EJECt	VIDEO OUT jack
(MONO)	VIDEO OUT jack
A V
OUt
	USB connector
	Connector cover	The arrow pad can be used to
AF target mark		set the macro mode, flash
AF target mark		mode, and other settings. It
		can also be used as
	Orange lamp	directional keys.
		g“Menu operations” P.28

Viewfinder

Green lamp

Zoom button

Strap eyelet

Speaker

OK/Menu button

Play button

Battery compartment

cover

Tripod socket

Monitor

Monitor indications

Shooting

Playback

1
2
3
4	%
5	%
6
7
8

10HQ 2272*1704

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12	2	H	20
13			10
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14		2272 1704	11
15			12
15			14
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16	$04.01.01	15:30	21
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	Items	Indications		Ref.
	Items	Indications		page
				page
1	Shooting mode	P, N,	, m, l, K, G,	P.65
		F, H, I
2	Battery level	e, f		P.60
3	Green lamp			P.213
4	Flash stand-by	#		P.213
5	Macro mode	&, %		P.82
6	Flash mode	!, #, $		P.72
7	Self-timer	Y,		P.85
7	Remote control	<		P.86
8	DRIVE	,		P.87
9	Recording sound with still pictures	R		P.94
10	Image quality	SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2		P.74
11	Resolution	2272 × 1704, 2048 × 1536,		P.74
11	Resolution	1600 × 1200, 1280 × 960,		P.74
		1024 × 768, 640 × 480
12	Exposure compensation	–2.0 – +2.0		P.79
13	Spot metering	5		P.80
14	White balance	5, 3, 1, >		P.77
15	AF target mark	[ ]		P.59
16	Memory gauge	a b c d		P.61
17	Number of storable still pictures	11		P.60,
17	Remaining recording time (movie)	11"		120
18	Print reservation (still picture)	<× 10		P.134
18	Movie play (playing back movies)	n		P.127
19	Playback (Recording sound)	H		P.43
20	Protect	9		P.114
21	Date and time	’04.01.01	15:30	P.31
	File number (still picture)	FILE: 100-0030		P.48
22	Frame number (still picture/movie)	30		P.133
	Total recording time (movie)	0"/20"		P.127

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Attaching the strap

Thread the strap through the strap eyelet as shown.

Pull the strap tight, making sure that it is securely fastened and does not come loose.

Do not swing the camera around by the strap or pull the strap with excessive force as this may cause the strap to break.

Attach the strap correctly so that it does not come off. Olympus is not responsible for any damages if the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera is dropped.

Charging the battery

This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-10B). Do not use any other type of battery.

The battery is not fully charged when the camera is purchased. Fully charge the battery before first use.

	Charging time	Approx. 2 hours

Plug in the AC cable in the sequence indicated by c and d.

AC wall outlet

When the battery is set in the battery charger, the red lamp lights and charging begins.

Charging is finished when the lamp on the battery charger turns green.

Use only the specified charger. We recommend that you keep a spare battery (sold separately) with you if you are planning to use the camera for long periods or in a cold region.

Lithium ion battery (LI-10B)

Insert as indicated by the arrow.

Charge indicator

Red: Charging

Green: Charging is finished.

The charger can be used within

the range of AC100V to AC240V (50/60Hz). When using the charger abroad, you may need a plug adapter to convert the plug to the shape of the electrical outlet. For details, ask at your local electrical shop or travel agent. Do not use voltage converters sold in stores traveling overseas as this could damage your charger.

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Loading and removing the battery

This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-10B). Check the following items before loading or removing the battery:

cThe lens barrier is closed.
dThe lamps on the right of the	1
viewfinder are off.
eThe monitor is off.
	2
	3
Loading the battery
Slide the battery compartment
cover in the direction of c and lift
up in the direction of d.	2

Insert the battery into the bottom of the camera as shown.

If the battery is not correctly inserted, the battery compartment cover will not close.

Loading and removing the battery

Close the battery compartment cover as indicated by the arrows c d.

	2
Do not force the cover. The	1
compartment cover closes easily when	1
the battery is properly oriented. If the
cover does not close easily, check the
orientation of the battery.

The number of pictures that can be

taken with the camera when the new battery is fully charged is shown below.

Number of storable pictures

Minimum about 150

Measuring was conducted under the following conditions.

•2 pictures taken in succession → No operation performed for 10 minutes → 2 pictures taken in succession → No operation performed for 10 minutes (in a repeated cycle).

•Room temperature 25ºC (77ºF) / Image quality: HQ / Monitor on and flash 50% / DIGITAL ZOOM: OFF / No playback or connection to a computer

If the camera is left for about a day with the battery removed, the date and time settings will revert to the factory default settings.

Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below. This may drain the battery power more quickly.

•When the monitor is on for long periods.

•Repeated zoom adjustments.

•Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway.

•When the camera is connected to a computer by USB cable.

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Loading and removing the battery

Removing the battery

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Slide the battery compartment
cover in the direction of c and lift
up in the direction of d.	2

Remove the battery.

Do not open the battery compartment cover with the camera facing down, as the battery will fall out and may become damaged.

Close the battery compartment cover as indicated by the arrows c d.

Loading and removing the battery

AC adapter (sold separately)

In addition to the lithium ion battery provided with the camera, you can also use an AC adapter. An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads.

Use only the specified AC adapter (sold separately).

AC wall outlet

Power plug

DC-IN jack

Connection		cord plug	AC adapter

Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so could affect the camera’s internal settings or functions.

If you connect the AC adapter with the battery still in the camera, the camera will be powered from the AC adapter. The AC adapter does not charge the battery in the camera at this time.

The AC adapter can be used within the range of AC100V to AC240V (50/ 60Hz).

When using the AC adapter abroad, you may need a plug adapter to convert the plug to the shape of the electrical outlet.

For details, ask at your local electrical shop or travel agent.

Do not use voltage converters sold in stores traveling overseas as this could damage your AC adapter.

The camera loses its waterproof capability when the AC adapter is used.

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Inserting and removing the picture card

This camera stores image data on an xD-Picture Card. No pictures can be taken unless a card has been inserted in the camera.

Make sure that

cThe lens barrier is closed.

dThe lamps on the right of the viewfinder are off.

eThe monitor is off.

Inserting the card

Press down firmly at the point indicated by the arrow labeled A. While pressing, pull

connector cover open.

Connector cover

Open the brown colored picture card cover. Use your fingertips to pull the picture card cover catch towards you.

Picture card cover

Card cover catch

Connector cover

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Insert the card into the springloaded card slot as shown.

The card will lock into place when fully inserted.

Card

Push the card in as far as it will go. To remove the card, press it in again to eject it.

Close the picture card cover before closing the connector cover.

Close the connector cover while pressing Ain the direction indicated by the arrow.

If the connector cover does not fully close, check that the brown picture card cover is closed.

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Removing the card

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Open the connector cover and then open the picture card cover.

Push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly.

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Releasing your finger quickly after
pushing the card in may cause it to
eject forcefully out of the slot.

Remove the card.

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Do not push the card in with a hard or pointed item such as a ballpoint pen. Never open the picture card cover while the camera is turned on. Such action could destroy all the data on the card. Once destroyed, data cannot be restored.

Inserting and removing the picture card

xD-Picture Card

This camera uses an xD-Picture Card. “Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the picture card to record pictures. Pictures recorded and stored on the picture card can be erased or transferred and edited on a computer.

cYou can use this space to briefly describe the contents of the picture card.

dThese are the contacts for reading the camera signals. Do not touch the gold area.

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Compatible cards

xD-Picture Card (16 MB to 512 MB)

The number of storable pictures varies depending on the capacity of the card. g“Changing the image size and quality” (P.74)

This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a computer). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera. g“Formatting a picture card” (P.52)

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Power on/off

The camera can be turned on in “shooting mode”, “playback mode” or “computer connection mode”.

Do not do any of the following while the camera is turned on. Such actions could destroy all the data on the card. Once destroyed, data cannot be restored.

•Open the picture card cover or the battery compartment cover.

•Connect or disconnect the AC adapter.

When taking pictures (Shooting mode)

Turn the camera on.

ÎOpen the lens barrier by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

The lens extends and the subject is displayed on the monitor.

If the lens does not extend, make sure that the lens barrier is fully open.

To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops operation after about 3 minutes of non-operation. After another 15 minutes, the lens will automatically retract. Press the qto activate the camera again.

Turn the camera off.

ÎMove the lens barrier slightly in the direction of the arrow. The lens will begin retracting. Once the lens has fully retracted, close the lens barrier.

The monitor turns off.

Lens barrier

Monitor

Lens barrier

Power on/off

When closing the lens barrier, do not press the lens barrier hard against the lens as this could damage the lens or cause malfunction.

When viewing pictures (Playback mode)

Turn the camera on.

ÎPress the q.

The picture you have just taken is displayed.

	To save battery power, the camera
	automatically turns off after about 3
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	If the qis pressed while the lens
	barrier is open (shooting mode), the
	camera will enter playback mode.

Turn the camera off.

ÎPress qagain.

The monitor turns off.

When the lens barrier is opened, the camera returns to the shooting mode.

When connecting the camera to the computer

Turn the camera on.

Îg“Connecting the camera to the computer” (P.160)

Turn the camera off.

Îg“Disconnecting the camera from your computer” (P.168)

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Camera settings

Menu operations

The screen that appears on the monitor when you turn the camera on and press the OK button is called the “First menu”. There are three first menus, one for the shooting mode, playback mode (still picture) and playback mode (movie).

Use the arrow pad to select a menu on the first menu and press the OK button.

				MOVIE PLAY
2	MODE MENU	INFO	MODE MENU	INFO	MODE MENU
2	MONITOR OFF		ERASE		ERASE
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	Shooting mode	Playback mode (still picture)		Playback mode (movie)
	The shooting mode screens will be used here to explain how to use
	the menus.
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