Olympus M-MINI DIGITAL User Manual

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http://www.olympus.com/

Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Two Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058, U.S.A. Tel. 631-844-5000

Technical Support (USA)

24/7 online automated help: http://www.olympusamerica.com/support Phone customer support: Tel. 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free)

Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://www.olympus.com/digital

Basic Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

ENGLISH...................2

FRANÇAIS ..............28

ESPAÑOL................54

DEUTSCH ...............80

ITALIANO..............106

РУССКИЙ..............132

Premises: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany

Goods delivery:Bredowstrasse 20, 22113 Hamburg, Germany Letters: Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany

Tel: +49 40-23 77 3-0 / Fax: +49 40-23 07 61

European Technical Customer Support:

Please visit our homepage http://www.olympus-europa.com or call our TOLL FREE NUMBER* : 00800 - 67 10 83 00

for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

• Please note some (mobile) phone services/provider do not permit access or request an additional prefix to +800 numbers.

For all not listed European Countries and in case that you can’t get connected to the above mentioned number please make use of the following CHARGED NUMBERS: +49 180 5 - 67 10 83 or +49 40 - 237 73 899 Our Technical Customer Support is available from 9 am to 6 pm MET (Monday to

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Contents

Unpacking the box contents....................................................................3

What can this camera do? ......................................................................4

Safety precautions ..................................................................................7

General precautions......................................................................7

FCC Notice ...................................................................................8

Weatherproof feature ............................................................................10

Attaching the strap ................................................................................11

Charging the battery..............................................................................12

Loading and removing the battery.........................................................13

Loading the battery .....................................................................13

Removing the battery..................................................................15

Inserting and removing the picture card................................................16

xD-Picture Card ..........................................................................16

Inserting the card ........................................................................17

Removing the card......................................................................19

Power on/off..........................................................................................20

When taking pictures (Shooting mode).......................................20

When viewing pictures (Playback mode) ....................................21

Holding the camera correctly ................................................................22

Taking still pictures................................................................................23

Playing back still pictures......................................................................26

Information on OLYMPUS Master.........................................................27

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Unpacking the box contents

If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer from whom you purchased the camera.

Digital camera Strap xD-Picture Card

Lithium ion battery

(LI-30B)

AV c able

Warranty card Registration card

Depending on the region where you purchased the camera, the box contents

differ.

Lithium ion battery

charger (LI-30C)

OLYMPUS Master

CD-ROM

USB cable

DIGITAL CAMERA

Basic manual

Advanced manual

CD-ROM

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What can this camera do?

e camera has 14 shooting modes. Just choose a desired shooting mode and press the shutter button to take pictures. The camera does all the rest.

You can frame, take, and view your shots all on the very clear

1.8" monitor.

You can take successive pictures

You can also record movies

The camera automatically focuses on the subject even if it is off-center and not within the AF Target Mark on the monitor. ([iESP] is set in [AF MODE].)

Since this camera is weatherproof, it can be used at the pool side, ski slopes, or other situations with no worries about being splashed.

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What can this camera do?

The camera can play back the pictures using a TV.

When the camera is connected to a computer or printer...

Image data stored on the card can be transmitted or played back by installing supplied CD-ROM.

Connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer, and you can print your pictures without the use of a computer.

Use the 2x optical zoom and digital zoom (total 8x seamless zoom) to get up close to the subject.

1x Optical 2x Optical 8x (Total Seamless Zoom)

Experiment with fun effects (Soft Focus and Fish-Eye examples below) without losing your original images because they are automatically saved as new files.

Soft Focus Fish-Eye

For the details of the operation and advanced use of the camera, see the separate Advanced manual (PDF on included CD-ROM) which also describes about the installation of the software provided, error messages and troubleshooting.

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For customers in North and South America

For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity Model Number : Stylus Verve, µ-mini DIGITAL Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Address : Two Corporate Center Drive, PO 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: (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.

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.

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).

This manual describes about the basic operations of taking pictures and playing back

the pictures taken. For detailed functions and operations, please read the Advanced manual (CD-ROM).

Please thoroughly read the manuals before using the camera. When you plan to take

important pictures while travelling abroad for instance, make sure if the camera functions properly by taking a few trial pictures.

The monitor screen shots and the camera illustrations used in the manuals may differ

from the actual ones.

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Safety precautions

Before using this camera, please thoroughly read the precautions hereinunder as well as “Precautions” for use shown in the Advanced manual.

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 triangle 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).

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.

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Safety precautions

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

adapter may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line 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 electricalian 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 a specified AC adapter, remove 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

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 a 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.

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:

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Safety precautions

• 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 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.

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.

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.

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