Olympus Mju Digital 500, Stylus 500 Basic Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Shoot and Play!

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For customers in North and South America

For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity Model Number : Stylus 500/ Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party :

Address : Two Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville, NY

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: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

FCC Notice

• Radio and Television Interference Change 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 connected.

- Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB or 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.

For customers in Canada

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

11747-9058 U.S.A.

For customers in Europe

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

Manual Contents

How to use the camera .................................................. 4

Safety Precautions ......................................................... 6

Weatherproof feature ..................................................... 9

UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS...................10

CHARGING THE BATTERY .............................12

INSERTING THE BATTERY AND CARD ..............13

TURNING THE CAMERA ON ........................... 16

TAKING A PICTURE......................................18

REVIEWING A PICTURE ................................ 20

TURNING THE CAMERA OFF ..........................21

Specifications ............................................................... 22

Navigation

How to use the camera

Using a computer...

Using the OLYMPUS Master software on your computer lets you enjoy editing, viewing, and printing the pictures downloaded from your camera.

Using a card...

Pictures taken with this camera are stored on a xD-Picture Card. By storing the relevant print reservation data with the images on the card, you can print pictures at a photo shop or on a PictBridge-compatible printer.

Using a printer...

With a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print pictures directly from your camera.

Using a TV...

You can use a TV to view pictures or playback movies from your camera.

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PRINT MODE SELECT

DRIVE

CAMERA

ISO

CARD

DIGITAL ZOOM

SET

AF MODE

EXIT

ESP

AUTO

ALL PRINT

OFF

MULTI PRINT

SPOT

ALL INDEX

SELECT

Using the direct buttons...

f lets you select the optimum settings for the shooting conditions. Direct buttons also let you perform functions such as setting the flash mode or taking the close-up pictures or self-timer, making camera operation easy.

Using the mode dial...

Use the mode dial to select a shooting or playback mode.

Using the arrow pad and e button...

The arrow pad and e button are for selecting and setting menu options as well as viewing pictures frame by frame.

Using the menus...

Shooting and playback-related

functions are set from the menus displayed on the monitor.

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.

Lightning flash with an arrowhead, enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated voltage points inside the product which could cause a serious electrical shock.

An exclamation mark enclosed in a triang le alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.

WARNING! TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER 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 These Instructions — Save all safety and operating instructions for future

reference.

Heed Warnings — Read carefully and follow all warning labels on the product and

those described in the instructions.

Follow Instructions — Follow all instructions provided with this product. 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 — Never use this product around water (near a bathtub,

kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, swimming pool or in the rain). For precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the weatherproofing sections of their manuals.

Location — To avoid damage to the product and prevent personal injury, never

place this product on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table or cart. Mount only on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket. Follow the instructions that describe how to safely mount the product, and use only the mounting devices recommended by the manufacturer.

Power Sources — Connect this product only to the power source described on

the product label. If you are not sure about the type of power supply in your home, consult your local power company. Refer to your operating instructions for information on using the product with a battery.

Grounding, Polarization — If this product can be used with a specified AC

adapter, the adapter may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line

Safety Precautions

plug (a plug with one blade wider than the other). This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the power outlet only one way. If you cannot insert the plug into the wall outlet, pull it out, reverse it, and then reinsert it. If the plug still fails to fit, contact an electrician and have the receptacle replaced.

Protecting the Power Cord — The power supply cord should be placed so it will

not be walked on. Never put a heavy object on the power cord or wrap it around the leg of a table or chair. Keep the area around the power cord connection points, at the power outlet, and at the product connection, free of all AC adapter or accessory power cords.

Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using the specified AC adapter,

unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. To avoid damage from unexpected power surges, always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the camera when the camera is not in use.

Overloading — Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, power strips, or

other power connection points with too many plugs.

Foreign Objects, Liquid Spillage — To avoid personal injury caused by fire or

electrical shock from contact with internal high voltage points, never insert a metal object into the product. Avoid using the product where there is a danger of spillage.

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.

Servicing — Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Attempting to remove the

covers or disassemble the product, could expose you to dangerous high voltage points.

Damage Requiring Service — If you notice any of the conditions described below

while using the specified AC adapter, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel: a) Liquid has been spilled onto the product or some other object has fallen into

the product. b) The product has been exposed to water. c) The product does not operate normally despite following operating

instructions. Adjust only the controls described in the operating instructions

as improper adjustment of other controls could damage the product and

require extensive repair work by a qualified technician. d) The product has been dropped or damaged in any way. e) The product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, make sure that the

service center uses only parts with the same characteristics as the originals, as recommended by the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitution of parts could result in fire, electrical shock, or create other hazards.

Safety Check — Upon completion of servicing or repairs, ask the service

technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in good working order.

Safety Precautions

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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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