Olympus Stylus 410 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Read this first

Preparations

Basic Manual

Basic Manual

Taking still pictures

Viewing still pictures

Creating and sharing images using a computer

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

(this manual)

Contains
instructions for
setup and
some for basic

Reference

manual

(on CAMEDIA

Master CD-ROM)

operations.

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

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).

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.

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Contents

* Refer to the Reference Manual for items in black. Basic

Introduction.........................................................................2 2

Contents .............................................................................3 3

Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 8

Unpacking the box contents ...............................................7 8

For safe use of your camera ..............................................8 9

Weatherproof feature .......................................................12 13

Names of parts (P.14) / Monitor indications (P.15)

Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 16

Before operating your camera..........................................13 16

Attaching the strap........................................................................13 16

Charging the battery.....................................................................14 17

Loading and removing the battery ................................................15 18

Inserting and removing the picture card .......................................18 22

Power on/off .................................................................................21 26

Camera settings ...............................................................23 28

Menu operations........................................................................... 23 28

Selecting your language for on-screen display (W) ................24 29

Setting the date and time (X) ....................................................26 31

AC adapter (sold separately) (P.21)

xD-Picture Card (P.25)

When taking pictures (Shooting mode) ...................................21 26

When viewing pictures (Playback mode) ................................22 27

When connecting the camera to the computer........................ 22 27

Saving the settings (ALL RESET) (P.33) / Checking the picture you
have just taken (REC VIEW) (P.36) / Setting the beep sound (8)
(P.38) / Setting the shutter sound (SHUTTER SOUND) (P.40) / Setting
the volume (VOLUME) (P.42) / Setting the power on/off screen and
sound (PW ON SETUP) (P.44) / Setting the screen color (COLOR)
(P.46) / Setting serial numbers for file names (FILE NAME) (P.48) /
Turning off the monitor (MONITOR OFF) (P.51) / Formatting a picture
card (I FORMAT) (P.52) / Adjusting the brightness of the monitor
(s) (P.54) / Adjust the CCD and image processing functions (PIXEL
MAPPING) (P.56)

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Contents

* Refer to the Reference Manual for items in black. Basic

Taking still pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 58

Shooting ...........................................................................28 58

Holding the camera correctly........................................................ 28 58

Taking still pictures .......................................................................29 59

When to use the monitor and viewfinder (P.62) / Focusing on a subject
that is not in the center of the frame (Focus lock) (P.63)

Settings suited to situation and purpose ..........................32 65

Changing shooting modes............................................................ 32 65

Using the zoom............................................................................. 35 68

Using the flash (#)....................................................................... 36 72

Changing the image size and quality (K) ..................................38 74

Enabling the digital zoom (P.70)

Selecting the white balance according to the surrounding lighting (WB)
(P.77) / Adjusting the settings to suit a bright/dark subject (F) (P.79) /
When the brightness of the subject and background differ (n) (P.80)

Shooting mode settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Taking close-up pictures (&) (P.82) / Setting up Super macro mode
(%) (P.83) / Using the self-timer (Y) (P.85) / Using the remote control
(<) (P.86) / Taking successive pictures (j) (P.87) / Panorama
shooting (PANORAMA) (P.89) / Stitching together two images (2 IN 1)
(P.92) / Recording sound with still pictures (R) (P.94)

Viewing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 96

PLAYBACK ......................................................................40 96

Playback.......................................................................................40 96

Playback mode settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Displaying several pictures at once (G) (P.97) / Selecting the number
of pictures (P.98) / Enlarging pictures (U) (P.100) / Rotating pictures
(y) (P.101) / Displaying pictures one after another (m) (P.103) /
Playback on a TV (P.104) / Displaying shooting information (INFO)
(P.107)

Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Creating black and white pictures (P.108) / Creating sepia-toned
pictures (P.110) / Changing the size (Q) (P.112) / Protecting pictures
(P.114)

Erasing pictures................................................................41 116

Single-frame erase (S) ................................................................41 116

All-frame erase (R) (P.117)

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Contents

* Refer to the Reference Manual for items in black. Basic

Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Recording movies N (P.119)

Settings suited to situation and purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Enabling the digital zoom N (P.122) / Changing the image size
(K) N (P.123) / Selecting the white balance according to the
surrounding lighting (WB) N (P.125) / Adjusting the settings to suit a
bright/dark subject (F) N (P.125) / When the brightness of the
subject and background differ (n) N (P.125)

Shooting mode settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Close-up shooting (&) N (P.126) / Using the self-timer N (P.126) /
Remote control shooting N (P.126)

Playing back movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Playing back movies (MOVIE PLAY) N (P.127) / Playing back movies
frame by frame (P.128) / Playback on a TV (P.129) / Displaying
shooting information (Information display) (P.129) / Erasing movies
(S) (P.129)

Editing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Creating an indexN (P.130) / Protecting movies N (P.131)

Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Selecting a printing method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Making print reservations (DPOF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

All-frame reservation (U) (P.134) / Single-frame reservation (<)
(P.136) / Canceling print reservations (P.139)

Printing with a PictBridge-compatible printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Using the direct printing function (P.141) / Connecting the camera to a
printer (P.142) / Printing pictures (P.143) / Print mode/Multi Print mode
(P.144) / All Print mode (P.148) / All Index mode/Print Order mode
(P.151) / Exiting direct printing (P.153)

Creating and sharing images using a computer

Before using your computer .............................................42 154

Operating procedure..................................................................... 42 154

Identifying the operating system...................................................44 156

Determining how to connect the camera to a computer ............... 45 157

. . 42 154

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Contents

* Refer to the Reference Manual for items in black. Basic

Windows...........................................................................46 158

Installing the USB driver (When using Windows 98/98SE) ..........46 158

Connecting the camera to the computer ......................................48 160

Confirming the computer recognizes the camera......................... 49 161

Transferring camera images to the computer (P.164)

Using the provided CAMEDIA Master software ...............51 176

Installing the CAMEDIA Master software – for first time usage.... 51 176

Windows..................................................................................51 176

Macintosh (P.181)

Starting/Exiting the CAMEDIA Master software ...........................54 186

Transferring camera images to the computer............................... 56 189

Viewing still images (P.194) / Viewing movies (P.195) / Panorama
shooting (P.197) / Printing images (P.200)

Disconnecting the camera from your computer............................ 60 168

Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Connecting the camera to the computer (P.170) / Confirming the
computer recognizes the camera (P.170) / Transferring camera
images to the computer (P.172) / Disconnecting the camera from your
computer (P.175)

Other features...............................................................................62 203

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Error messages displayed on the monitor (P.204) / If a problem arises
(P.207) / When the camera is not recognized by the computer (P.211)

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 213

Green and orange lamps and flash stand by indication. . . . . . . . . . . 213

Menu List...................................................................................... 63 214

Camera specifications ..................................................................67 221

Specifications of accessories .......................................................69 223

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List of functions by shooting mode (P.218) / Camera maintenance
(P.219)

Index (P.224)

Read this first

Unpacking the box contents

Digital Camera Strap

LI-10B lithium ion

battery

USB cable

LI-10C battery charger Remote control

AC cable

for the charger

Picture card

(xD-Picture Card)

RC-300C

REMOTE CONTROL

A/V cable

Read this first

CD-ROM

(CAMEDIA

Master/

Reference

Manual)

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

Basic manual Warranty card

Registration

card

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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

Warning

Read this first

Caution

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.

• 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.

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.)

This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions will
likely result in serious injury or possibly even death.

This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions may
result in serious injury or possibly even death.

This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions may
result in injury or damage to property.

Care should be taken to prevent the following accidents.

This could result in fire or electric shock.

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For safe use of your camera

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

Read this first

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.

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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

Read this first

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

Do not damage the AC cable for the charger by pulling it and do not attempt

to extend it

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.

. Always disconnect the cable by removing the plug and not by pulling the

could result in low temperature burns.

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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For safe use of your camera

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

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.

plus or minus

terminals may cause contact failure. Wipe with a dry cloth.

Precautions for handling the picture card

Read this first

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.

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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.

Read this first

Do not wash the

camera with water.

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.

Firmly close the
battery
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.

Do not drop the

camera into water.

Firmly close the

connector cover.

Do not take pictures

underwater.

Firmly close the

DC-IN jack cover.

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Before operating your camera

Preparations

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.

Preparations

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.

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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.

Preparations

c

d

AC wall outlet

Before operating your camera

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.

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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Lithium ion battery
(LI-10B)

Insert as
indicated by
the arrow.

Charge
indicator

Red: Charging

Green: Charging

is finished.

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:

c The lens barrier is closed.
d The lamps on the right of the

viewfinder are off.

e The monitor is off.

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1

Loading the battery

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

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.

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Preparations

Before operating your camera

2

1

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Loading and removing the battery

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

Do not force the cover. The

compartment cover closes easily when
the battery is properly oriented. If the
cover does not close easily, check the

Preparations

Before operating your camera

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

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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.

Removing the battery

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

Loading and removing the battery

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.

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Preparations

Before operating your camera

2

1

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Inserting and removing the picture card

A

V

OPEN

CLOSE

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

c The lens barrier is closed.
d The lamps on the right of the

viewfinder are off.

e The monitor is off.

2

1

Preparations

Inserting the card

Press down firmly at the point

Before operating your camera

indicated by the arrow labeled
A. While pressing, pull
connector cover open.

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

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A

Connector cover

Picture card cover

Card cover catch

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Connector cover

Inserting and removing the picture card

A

V

OPEN

CLOSE

PUSH

tO

EJECt

A

V

OPEN

CLOSE

OUT

USB

(

MONO

)

A

V

OPEN

CLOSE

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.

Preparations

Before operating your camera

Close the connector cover while
pressing A in 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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A

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Inserting and removing the picture card

A

V

OPEN

CLOSE

PUSH

tO

EJECt

OPEN

CLOSE

AV

PUSH

tO

EJECt

Removing the card

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.

Preparations

The card will be ejected.

Before operating your camera

Releasing your finger quickly after

pushing the card in may cause it to
eject forcefully out of the slot.

Remove the card.

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.

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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.

Î Open the lens barrier by sliding it

in the direction of the arrow.

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

Lens barrier

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 q to activate the
camera again.

Turn the camera off.

Monitor

Î Move 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.

Lens barrier

Preparations

Before operating your camera

The monitor turns off.

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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.

Î Press the q.

Preparations

Before operating your camera

The picture you have just taken is
displayed.

To save battery power, the camera

automatically turns off after about 3
minutes of non-operation.

If the q is pressed while the lens

barrier is open (shooting mode), the
camera will enter playback mode.

Turn the camera off.

Î Press q again.

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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.

Î g“Connecting the camera to the computer” (P.48)

Turn the camera off.

Î g“Disconnecting the camera from your computer” (P.60)

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