Olympus SP-700 Basic Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

SP-700

ENGLISH 2

FRANÇAIS 28

Basic

Manual

ESPAÑOL 54

Table of Contents

CAMERA DIAGRAM ...............................................................................3

BEFORE YOU BEGIN...............................................................................4

GETTING STARTED.................................................................................4

Step 1 Get Started .................................................................................... 4

Step 2 Take a Picture................................................................................. 6

Step 3 Review or Erase a Picture................................................................ 7

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Step 4 Transfer Images.............................................................................. 8

BASIC OPERATION ...............................................................................10

Holding the Camera................................................................................ 10

Mode Switch........................................................................................... 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 ..................................................................................... 15

Select a Language ................................................................................... 15

Monitor Symbols & Icons......................................................................... 16

Thumbnail (Index) Display........................................................................ 17

CONNECTING THE CAMERA................................................................18

Playback on a TV..................................................................................... 18

Direct Printing (PictBridge)....................................................................... 19

OLYMPUS Master SOFTWARE ............................................................20

SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................21

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................23

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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DC-IN Jack

CAMERA DIAGRAM

Zoom Lever

Shutter Button

o Button

Mode Switch

Flash

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Multi-Connector

Battery Compartment/Card Cover

Speaker

Connector Cover

Monitor

Tripod Socket

Lens

Power/Card Access Lamp

Microphone

Self-Timer Lamp

DISP./GUIDE Button

z/< Button
(Custom/Print)
QUICK VIEW Button

Strap Eyelet

Arrow Pad (O/N/X/Y)

Z Button (OK/MENU)

S Button (Erase)

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Gather these items (box contents)

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Digital Camera Strap LI-40B Lithium Ion Battery

AC Adapter

(S-D-1AC)

Power Cable USB Cable AV Cable

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

GETTING STARTED

GET STARTED

a. Attach the strap

Strap

1

Pull the strap tight so that it does

not come loose.

b. Insert the battery

Slide

1

Insert

3

OLYMPUS Master
Software CD-ROM

Lift

2

Battery lock knob

4

c. Charge the battery (recommended*)

DC-IN Jack

1

AC Adapter

Power/Card Access Lamp

Blinking red slowly : Charging
Off: Charging complete
(Charging time: Approx. 120 minutes)

*Battery comes partially charged.

2

Power Cable

d. Set the date and time

1 Set the mode switch to K and press the

o button to turn it on.

2 Press Z to display the top menu, and select

[MODE MENU] > [SETUP] > [X].

3 Press O/N to set an item. Press X/Y to select

the next field.

Date format

CAM
MEM

DUAL TIME

VIDEO OUT

SETUP

SETUP

u

’05.01.01

00:00

OFF
NTSC
ON

SELECT

2005

Y M D

Connector cover
Pull the connector cover
forward and then turn it.

3

Mode Switch

Z Button

.

01

.

01

:

00

00

OK

GOSET

AC Wall Outlet

o Button

Operation
guide

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6M

6M

6M

TAKE A PICTURE

a. Zoom

Zoom Out: Zoom In:

6M

b. Focus

1 Using the monitor, place the AF target

mark over your subject.

Green Lamp

6M

AF Target Mark

2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway

to lock the focus.

The green lamp indicates the focus is locked.

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44

44

(Pressed Halfway)

Shutter Button

6M

44

c. Take the picture

1 Press the shutter

button completely to
take the picture.

(Pressed Completely)

Shutter Button

REVIEW OR ERASE A PICTURE

a. Set the mode

switch to q

The last picture taken will be

displayed.

Mode Switch

Zoom Lever

Prev. Picture Next Picture

Arrow Pad

c. To erase a picture

S Button

b. Take a closer look

Turn the zoom lever

towards T to enlarge
the picture 10x
(closeup playback) and
turn it towards W to
reduce the picture.

Press Z to return to

the original size.

Press O/N or X/Y to

scroll around.

Set the mode switch to K or A to
return to the shooting mode.

ERASE

YES

NO

SELECT

GO

OK

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1 Display the picture you want to

erase.

2 Press the S button.

3 Select [YES], and press Z.

The picture is permanently erased.

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TRANSFER IMAGES

a. Install the software

1 Insert the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM.
2 Windows: Click the “OLYMPUS

Macintosh: Double-click the

3 Simply follow the on-screen

instructions.

b. Connect the camera to the computer

1 Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable provided with

the camera.

The camera monitor will turn on automatically.

Multi-Connector

Master“ button.

“Installer“ icon.

Connector cover
Pull the connector cover
forward and then turn it.

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2

USB cable

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

Your PC will now recognize your camera as a

removable storage drive.

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SELECT

USB

P C

EASY PRINT

CUSTOM PRINT

EXIT

GO

OK

c. Transfer images to the computer

1 With the camera now connected,

open OLYMPUS Master.

The [Transfer Images] window is

displayed.

2 Select 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.

b. Click the “From Camera” icon.

[Transfer Images] window

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[Transfer Images] button

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
vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash is positioned above the lens. Keep

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your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.

Horizontal grip Vertical grip

Mode Switch

To take pictures and adjust shooting settings set the mode switch to K or A to
enter the shooting mode. To display, edit or erase pictures, set the mode switch to
q to enter the playback mode.

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Shooting modes
Set the mode switch to K
to take still pictures or n
to record movies.

Playback mode
Set the mode switch to this
position to view pictures.

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

4

1 QUICK VIEW button

The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor.

2 z (custom) button

Sets the function assigned to the custom button. (See Advanced Manual provided on
CD-ROM to set the customer button)

3 DISP./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.

4 X& button (Macro Mode)

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

5 OSCENE (SCENE SELECT) button

Select the scene mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to
achieve.

6 Y# button (Flash Mode)

Select from 5 flash modes – Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Red-eye fill-in or
Flash off.

7 Z button (OK/MENU)

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

8 NY button (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 OSCENE button in shooting mode.

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F
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2 Press O/N to select a scene mode, and press Z.

GO

O SCENE Button

Shooting Scene Modes

• PROGRAM AUTO • NIGHT+P0RTRAIT • MUSEUM • BEACH

• REDUCING BLUR • INDOOR • CUISINE • SNOW

• PORTRAIT • CANDLE • BEHIND GLASS •

• LANDSCAPE • SELF PORTRAIT • DOCUMENTS •

•

LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT•AVAILABLE LIGHT PORTRAIT

• NIGHT SCENE • SUNSET •

• SPORT • FIREWORKS •

• AUCTION •

SHOOT & SELECT1
SHOOT & SELECT2

UNDER WATER WIDE1
UNDER WATER WIDE2
UNDER WATER MACRO

Macro Mode

& You can take pictures as close as 10 cm from the subject (if optical zoom is set to

maximum wide position).

% Use this mode to take pictures as close as 1 cm/0.4 in. to your subject. In % mode,

the position of the zoom lens is fixed.

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

If not used for approximately 2 seconds, the camera applies the current settings, and the

setting screen disappears.

Self-Timer

1 Press NY to set [Y ON].

If not used for approximately 2 seconds, the camera

applies the current settings, and the setting screen
disappears.

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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Self-Timer Lamp

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.

3 Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

Flash working range:

W (max.): Approx. 0.3 to 2.6 m (1.0 to 8.5 ft.)
T (max.): Approx. 0.5 to 2.1 m (1.6 to 6.9 ft.)

Icon Flash Mode Description

No

indication

H

Auto flash The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight

Red-eye

!

reduction flash

Fill-in flash The flash fires regardless of the available light.

#

Red-eye fill-in This is a combination of the red-eye reduction flash and fill-

$ Flash off The flash does not fire even in low light conditions.

conditions.

The red-eye reduction flash mode significantly reduces this
phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing the
regular flash.

in flash functions. The flash is always fired regardless of
available light and pre-flashes are fired to reduce red-eye.

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Power Save Feature

To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops

operating after a certain period of non-operation. Operate the shutter button or
zoom lever to reactivate the camera. You can adjust the amount of time before
the camera enters sleep mode.

If the camera is not operated for 10 minutes after the camera enters sleep mode,

it automatically closes the lens cover and turns off. To resume operation, turn on
the power again.

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MENUS AND SETTINGS

COMPARE
& SHOOT

MULTI

-SHOT

RESET

IMAGE
QUALITY

CANCEL

MODE
MENU

WHITE
BALANCE

EXP.

COMP.

ISO

IMAGE

STABI-

LIZER

COMPARE
& SHOOT

RESET

IMAGE
QUALITY

CANCEL

MODE
MENU

WHITE
BALANCE

EXP.

COMP.

ISO

CANCEL

ALBUM

CALENDAR

ERASE

SLIDE
SHOW

COMPOSE
IMAGE

ADJUST

IMAGE

EDIT
IMAGE

MODE
MENU

MOVIE
PLAY

INDEX
PLAY

EDIT

CANCEL

ALBUM

CALENDAR

ERASE

SLIDE
SHOW

MODE
MENU

CANCEL

UNDO
ENTRY

ROTATION

PROTECT

ALBUM
MENU

CLOSE
ALBUM

SEL.
ALBUM

SELECT
TITLE
IMAGE

SLIDE
SHOW

MOVIE
PLAY

INDEX
PLAY

CANCEL

UNDO
ENTRY

PROTECT

ALBUM
MENU

CLOSE
ALBUM

SEL.
ALBUM

SLIDE
SHOW

Top Menu

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

monitor.

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

and select menu items.

For explanation of each function, refer to the “Advanced

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Manual”.

For shooting still pictures For shooting movies

COMPARE
& SHOOT

IMAGE
QUALITY

WHITE
BALANCE

For playing back still pictures For playing back movies

COMPOSE
IMAGE

ALBUM

SLIDE
SHOW

For playing back still picture albums

SEL.
ALBUM

CLOSE
ALBUM

SLIDE
SHOW

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MULTI

-SHOT

CANCEL

EXP.
COMP.

ADJUST
IMAGE

CANCEL

CALENDAR

SELECT
TITLE
IMAGE

CANCEL

ROTATION

RESET

MODE
MENU

ISO

EDIT
IMAGE

MODE
MENU

ERASE

UNDO
ENTRY

ALBUM
MENU

PROTECT

COMPARE
& SHOOT

IMAGE
QUALITY

WHITE
BALANCE

INDEX
PLAY

ALBUM

SLIDE
SHOW

For playing back movie albums

SEL.
ALBUM

CLOSE
ALBUM

SLIDE
SHOW

IMAGE
STABI­LIZER

CANCEL

EXP.
COMP.

MOVIE
PLAY

CANCEL

CALENDAR

MOVIE
PLAY

CANCEL

INDEX
PLAY

RESET

MODE
MENU

ISO

EDIT

MODE
MENU

ERASE

UNDO
ENTRY

ALBUM
MENU

PROTECT

Erase All Pictures

1 While in playback mode, Press Z and select

[ERASE] > [ALL ERASE].

2 Select [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].

2 Select a language and press Z.

SELECT

ENGLISH

FRANCAIS

ESPAÑOL

PORTUGUES

GO

OK

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Monitor Symbols & Icons

+2.0

ISO

400

6M

00:36

+2.0

(Monitor – Shooting Mode

1 2

3
4
5
6
7

ISO

+2.0

400

15
16
17

8

18
19

44

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10

9

6M

1211 1413

Items Indications

1 Shooting modes W, 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

Flash standby # (Lit)

5

Camera movement warning
Flash charge

Macro mode

6

Super macro mode

Drive

7

Camera movement compensation

8 Flash mode !, #, H, $
9 Recording sound R

10 Self-timer Y
11 Dual time l
12 Record mode B 6M, f 2M, F, etc.

13 AF target mark [ ]

Number of storable still pictures

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Remaining recording time

15 Spot metering

16 ISO ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 400, etc.
17 White balance 5, 3, 1, >

18 Current memory [IN] (internal memory), [xD] (card)
19 Memory gauge a, b, c, d (maximum reached)

# (Blinks)

&
%

o, j, V

h

4
00:36

5

1 2

3
4

6
7

8

9

9

10

11

12

MovieStill picture

+2.0

00:36

00:36

1413

17

18

16

(Monitor – Playback mode

10

12

30

ISO

400

2816

2112

SIZE

100

0004

10

6M

100

0004

00

00

36

640

480

SIZE

12

30

10

1 2 34

10

100

SIZE

’0505.

-

0004

:

2816

1010.

8

Still picture

2626 12

10

×

ISO

2112

2.0

+

400

:

65

6M

30

4

7
9
10
11
12
13
14

0004

640

2626 12

:

0000 /

4 651

7
9

480

×

11

:

30

13

:

00

36

14

2 3

10

-

100

8

SIZE

’0505.

:

1010.
00

Movie

Items Indications

1 Battery check

= full power, f = low power

e

2 Album -

3 Current memory [IN] (internal memory), [xD] (card)

Print reservation/Number of prints

4

Movie

<×10
n

5 Sound record H
6 Protect 9
7 Record mode B 6M, f 2M, F, etc.
8 File number M100-0004

9 Image size 2816 × 2112, 1600 × 1200, 640 × 480, etc.

10 Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0
11 White balance WB AUTO, 5, 3, 1, >

12 ISO ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 400, etc.

13 Date and time ’05.10.26 12:30

Number of frames

14

Elapsed time/Total recording time

4
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 Turn the zoom lever twice to the W.

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

press Z to display it in single frame playback.

Turn tne zoom lever to change the index to 4, 9, 16 or

25 frames.

Index display

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CONNECTING THE CAMERA

Playback on a TV

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

1 Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the multi-connector

on the camera to the video and audio input terminals on the TV using the

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provided AV cable.

Multi-connector

AV 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 Set the mode dial to q and press the o button 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.

Connector cover
Pull the connector cover
forward and then turn it.

Connect to the TV’s video
input (yellow) and audio
input (white) terminals.

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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. You can print a picture
with simple operations.

1 In playback mode, display the picture you want to print out on the monitor.
2 Connect one end of the provided USB cable into the camera’s multi-connector

and the other end into the printer’s USB connector.

Connector cover

Multi-Connector

USB Cable< Button

3 Turn on the printer’s power.
4 Press the < button.

Printing starts.
Do not disconnect the USB cable while printing

pictures.

Pull the connector cover
forward and then turn it.

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EASY PRINT START

PC / CUSTOM PRINT

OK

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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

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.

(Windows), 32,000 colors (Macintosh)

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

Applicable
standards

Sound with still
pictures

Movie : QuickTime Motion JPEG

Memory : Internal memory

No. of storable pictures

<Still pictures (Without sound)>

Record mode Image size

B SUPER HIGH6M
e HIGH 4M 2288 × 1712 9 15
f HIGH 2M 1600 × 1200 15 24
L BASIC 1M 1024 × 768 36 58
E E-MAIL VGA 640 × 480 57 90

<Movie (Without sound)>

Record mode Image size

F FINE

F STANDARD

G EXTENDED

No. of effective pixels : 6,000,000 pixels
Image pickup device : 1/2.5" CCD (primary color filter), 6,180,000 pixels (gross)
Lens : Olympus lens 6.3 to 18.9 mm, f3.3 to 4.0

Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system
Shutter speed : 4 to 1/2000 sec.
Shooting range :

Camera File system (DCF))

: Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image

Matching III, PictBridge

: Wave format

xD-Picture Card (16 MB to 1GB)

Number of storable

still pictures

(when using the

2816 × 2112 6 10

640 × 480

(30 frames/sec.)

320 × 240

(30 frames/sec.)

160 × 120

(30 frames/sec.)

(equivalent to 38 to 114 mm on a 35 mm camera)

0.3 m (1.0 ft.) to ) (W)

0.6 m (2.0 ft.) to ) (T) (normal)

0.1 m (0.3 ft.) to ) (W)

0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to ) (T) (macro mode)

0.01 m (0.4 in.) to ) (zoom lock) (super macro mode)

internal memory)

Remaining recording time

(when using the internal

memory)

5 sec. 8 sec.

15 sec. 24 sec.

66 sec. 105 sec.

Number of storable

still pictures

(when using a 16 MB

xD-Picture Card)

Remaining recording time
(when using a 16 MB xD-

Picture Card)

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Monitor : 3" TFT color LCD display, 230,000 pixels
Outer connector : DC-IN jack

Automatic calendar system
Operating environment

Temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation)/

Humidity : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage)
Power supply :
Dimensions :

Weight : Approx. 140 g (4.9 oz) (without battery and card)

(Lithium ion battery (LI-40B)

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Product type : Lithium ion rechargeable battery
Standard voltage : DC 3.7 V
Standard capacity : 660 mAh
Battery life : Approx. 300 full recharges (varies on usage)
Operating environment

Temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (charging)/

Dimensions : 31.5 × 39.5 × 6 mm (1.2 × 1.6 × 0.2 in.)
Weight : Approx. 15 g (0.5 oz)

USB connector/AV OUT jack (multi-connector)

: 2000 up to 2099

-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage)

One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-40B) or Olympus AC adapter

97.5 mm (W) × 56.5 mm (H) × 24.5 mm (D)
(3.8 × 2.2 × 1.0 in.) (excluding protrusions)

0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) (operation)/

-20°C to 35°C (-4°F to 95°F) (storage)

(AC adapter (S-D-1AC)

Power requirements : AC 100 to 240 V (50 to 60 Hz)

Output : DC 5 V, 2A
Charging time : Approx. 120 min.
Operating environment

Temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation)/

Dimensions : 46 × 26 × 68 mm (1.8 × 1.0 × 2.7 in.)
Weight : Approx. 165 g (5.8 oz)

9 VA (100 V) to 16 VA (240 V)

-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage)

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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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

WARNINGS

CAUTION

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

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

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

If the product is used without observing the information given under this sym bol, minor
personal injury, damage to the equipment, or loss of valuable data may result.

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.

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• 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.

• Swallowing the battery, xD-Picture Card 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

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 : SP-700
Trade Name : OLYMPUS
Responsible Party :
Address : Two Corporate Center Drive, P.O. Box 9058, Melville, NY

Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Th is dev ice co mplie s with Part 1 5 of th e FC C rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference.

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(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.

11747-9058 U.S.A.

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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