• Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your
new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance
and a longer service life.
• This manual explains shooting and playback basics. For details on functions, read the
advanced manual. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
• We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before
taking important photographs.
• The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may differ from the actual product.
For customers in North and South America
For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: Stylus Verve S/µ-mini DIGITAL S
Trade Name: OLYMPUS
Responsible Party :
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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
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.
11747-9058 U.S.A.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing 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.
• 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).
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 inst ructions 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.
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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.
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Safety Precautions
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
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 the cord
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 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.
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Safety Precautions
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
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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.
If the product is used without observing the information given under this
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
symbol, serious 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
symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or the loss of
valuable data may result.
Handling the Camera
WARNING
( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.
• To avoid causing a fire or explosion, never use the camera near flammable
or explosive gases.
( Do not use the flash on people (infants, small children, etc.) at
close range.
• Use caution when taking flash pictures at close range. When you fire the
flash, you must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects,
especially when taking pictures of infants and small children. Firing the flash
too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision.
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Safety Precautions
( Keep young children and infants away from the camera.
• 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.
• Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards 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 through the camera.
• To avoid damaging your eyes, never aim the camera directly into the sun,
or any other extremely bright light source.
( Do not touch charging batteries (included in some areas) or the
battery charger until charging is finished and the batteries have
cooled.
• The batteries and battery charger become hot while charging. A specified
AC adapter also becomes hot during long use. At these times, they may
cause minor burns.
( Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.
• Using or storing the camera in dusty or humid places may result in a fire or
electric shock.
( Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing.
• Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing or touch it after it has just been
fired. It may be hot and cause minor burns. Avoid using the flash for
extended periods.
( Do not take apart or modify the camera.
• Never attempt to disassemble the camera. The internal circuits contain high
voltage points which could cause serious burns or electrical shock.
( Do not let water or foreign objects inside the camera.
• If the camera is accidentally dropped in water, or if liquid is spilled into the
camera, stop using it, allow it to dry, and then remove the batteries. Contact
the nearest authorized Olympus service center.
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CAUTION
( Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual
odors, noise, or smoke around it.
• If you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around the camera during
operation, switch it off immediately – and disconnect a specified AC adapter
(if attached). Allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to cool. Take the
camera outdoors, away from flammable objects, and carefully remove the
batteries. Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may cause a
fire or burn your hands. Contact the nearest Olympus service center
immediately.
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Safety Precautions
( Do not use the camera with wet hands.
• To avoid dangerous electrical shock, 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.
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• 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.
( Use only the AC adapter specified by Olympus.
• Never use any AC adapter except one specified by Olympus. Using a
different AC adapter may damage the camera or power source, or result in
accidents or fire. Ensure the adapter used is designed for your region or
country. For more information, contact the nearest Olympus service center
or the store of purchase. Olympus makes no representations or warranties
regarding any damages caused by AC adapters not recommended by
Olympus.
( Do not damage the power-supply cord.
• Never pull or modify the power-supply cord of the AC adapter or
accessories. Make sure only the plug is securely held during insertion and
removal from the outlet. Stop using the camera immediately, and contact the
nearest Olympus service center or the store of purchase if:
• The power-supply cord becomes hot, or it gives off smoke or unusual
odors.
• The power-supply cord is cut or damaged, or the plug has a faulty
contact.
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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
• This 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. Never allow them to come into contact with fresh
or salt water.
• To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion,
use only batteries recommended for this product.
• Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions. Never load
the battery with its +/- terminals reversed. Never force the battery into the battery
compartment.
• If the rechargeable battery has not been recharged within the specified time,
stop charging it and do not use it.
• 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 and consult your dealer
or an authorized Olympus service center. Continued use may result in fire or
electric shock.
• 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 attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera, never insert
anything (other than the recommended battery) into the battery compartment.
• Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.
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Safety Precautions
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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Weatherproof feature
This camera is weatherproof, but it cannot be used underwater.
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.
Observe the following precautions when using the camera.
Do not wash the
camera with water.
Water may get inside the camera if the battery compartment/
connector cover is not firmly closed.
Battery compartment/
connector cover
Do not drop the
camera into water.
Firmly close the battery compartment/
connector cover.
Do not take pictures
underwater.
If the camera gets splashed, wipe the water off as soon as possible
with a dry cloth.
The rechargeable battery and other camera accessories are not
weatherproof.
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UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS
If you find any contents missing or damaged, please contact your retailer.
Digital CameraStrap
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LI-30B Lithium Ion BatteryLI-30C Lithium Ion
AV Cable
OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM
Card
USB Cable
Battery Charger
Basic Manual (this manual)
Advanced Manual
(CD-ROM)
Warranty CardRegistration card
Contents vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera.
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UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS
Attaching the strap
Attach the strap as shown.
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Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
Note
Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily catch on
stray objects, causing injury or damage.
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 as shown above so that the camera does not fall off.
If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off, Olympus is not
responsible for any damages.
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CHARGING THE BATTERY
The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the
battery fully with the LI-30C charger before use.
Note
There are two types of the LI-30C battery charger, one is “AC cable type” and
the other is “plug-in type.” Depending on the region where you purchased the
camera, the included battery charger type differs. We explain here how to use
the AC cable type battery charger as an example. If you received the plug-in
type battery charger, plug it directly into an AC outlet.
Connect the AC cable.
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AC wall outlet
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Insert the battery in the battery charger.
2
Charging indicator
Lithium ion battery
(LI-30B)
When charging begins, the indicator lights red.When the battery is fully charged, the indicator turns green.
TIPS
The LI-30B battery takes approximately 110 minutes to charge.
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CHARGING THE BATTERY
Note
This camera uses an Olympus LI-30B lithium ion battery. No other type of
battery can be used.
Use only the specified charger.Battery life varies depending on shooting conditions, etc.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 AC wall 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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INSERTING THE BATTERY AND CARD
Make sure the camera is off.
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Lens barrier closed
Monitor off
Lamp off
Open the battery compartment/connector cover.
2
Press and hold the
button A. While
pressing, push the
battery compartment/
connector cover in the
direction of the arrow,
to open the cover.
Battery compartment/
connector cover
Insert the battery.
3
Battery
Battery lock knob
To remove the battery
Slide the lock knob as shown. The
battery pops up allowing you to
grasp it.
A
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The battery is locked into place
when inserted correctly.
Battery lock knob
Open the card cover.
4
Use your fingertips to pull the
card cover towards you.
Insert the card.
5
To remove the card
Push the card all the way in and
release slowly.
INSERTING THE BATTERY AND CARD
Card cover
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Make sure that the card is
oriented correctly and
insert until it clicks while
keeping it straight.
Card
Grasp and remove.
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Note
Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle could damage the
contact area or cause the card to jam.
The card may not record properly if it is not inserted all the way in.Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may
cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.
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INSERTING THE BATTERY AND CARD
Close the card cover.
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Close the battery compartment/connector cover.
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Note
If the card cover is open, the battery compartment/connector cover
cannot be closed.
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INSERTING THE BATTERY AND CARD
The battery
Note
The amount of power consumed by the camera varies considerably
depending on shooting conditions, etc.
Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below. This
discourages the power from lasting longer.
When the monitor is in playback mode for an extended period of time.Repeated zoom adjustments.Repeated auto focus by depressing the shutter button halfway.When connected to a computer or printer.
If you use an exhausted battery, the camera may turn off without displaying
the battery level warning.
The card
This camera uses an xD-Picture Card (16 – 512MB).
Index area
You can use this space to write the contents of the card.
Contacts
The part where the data transferred from the camera
enters the card.
Note
This camera may not recognize a non-OLYMPUS card or a card that was
formatted on another device (such as a computer, etc.). Before use, be sure
to format the card on this camera.
Do not press on the card with hard or pointed items such as ballpoint pens.Never open the battery compartment/connector cover, or remove the card or
the battery while the camera is turned on. Doing so could destroy the data
stored on the card. Once destroyed, data cannot be restored.
Do not place a sticker or label on the card as this could prevent the card from
being ejected.
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON
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Set the mode dial to K and press the POWER
switch.
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POWER switch
Battery check indicator
Shooting mode
The lens extends and the monitor
turns on.
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Note
To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and
stops operating after about 3 minutes of non-operation. The camera activates
again as soon as you operate the shutter button or zoom button.
15 minutes after the camera enters sleep mode, the camera retracts the lens
and turns off automatically. Turn the camera on to use.
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Mode dial
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON
Turning on the camera for the first time
Setting the date and time
The first time you use the camera, [Y/M/D]
is displayed prompting you to enter the date
and time. See “Setting the date and time” in
Chapter 7 of the Advanced Manual. The
camera operates without making this
setting.
Y/M/D
Language for on-screen display
The language for on-screen display varies
depending on the area where you
purchased this camera. The instructions
given in this manual and the Advanced
Manual apply to the camera screens in
English. To change the language, refer to
the “Selecting a language” in Chapter 7 of
the Advanced Manual.
ENGLISH
FRANCAIS
ESPAÑOL
PORTUGUES
SELECTGO
OK
Battery power
The battery check indicator changes according to how much power is
remaining.
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Lit (green)
(Disappears after a while.)
Ready to shoot.
Blinking (red)
The battery needs charging
soon.
[BATTERY EMPTY]
is displayed.
No power is left. Charge the
battery.
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TAKING A PICTURE
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1920
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Compose your picture.
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Lamp
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AF target mark
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Focus on your subject.
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Shutter button
Using the monitor, place the AF
target mark on your subject.
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Press the shutter button halfway and
hold.
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Green lamp
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# mark
1920
1920
The green lamp lights when the
focus and exposure are locked
(Focus lock).
The # mark lights when the flash is
about to fire.
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TAKING A PICTURE
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1920
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1920
Take the picture.
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Note
Press the shutter button gently. If it is pressed hard, the camera may move
and pictures may come out blurred.
Never open the battery compartment/connector cover, remove the battery or
disconnect the AC adapter while the lamp on the camera is blinking red. Doing
so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just
taken.
Recorded pictures are saved on the card regardless of whether the camera
is turned off or the battery is replaced or removed.
When taking pictures against strong backlight, the area of the picture in
shadow may appear colored.
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Memory gauge
Press the shutter button completely.
The lamp on the camera blinks red
while the picture is recorded onto
the card.
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Memory gauge
Every time you press the shutter button, the memory gauge lights indicating
that the picture you have just taken is being recorded onto the card. The
memory gauge changes according to how many pictures the camera is
processing. This indicator is not displayed while recording movies.
ShootShootShoot
abcd
Before taking
any pictures
(Off)
After taking one
picture
(Lit)
After taking
several pictures
(Lit)
Wait
Maximum reached
Wait until the indicator
turns off again before
taking more pictures.
(All lit)
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REVIEWING A PICTURE
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Press the QUICK VIEW button.
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Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want.
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10 pictures back
QUICK VIEW button
You can display the last picture you
took while staying in any shooting
mode.
Press the QUICK VIEW button
again or press the shutter button
lightly when you are ready to take
another picture.
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100
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0029
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Previous picture
30 15
HQ
:
30
29
10 pictures forward
100
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Next picture
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TURNING THE CAMERA OFF
Press the POWER switch.
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POWER switch
The monitor turns off.The lens retracts.
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Now that you have mastered basic camera
operation, check out the Advanced Manual for
more camera applications.
…And for extra enjoyment, install OLYMPUS
Master image editing software on the supplied
CD-ROM.
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Enjoy the camera more
Things you can do with this camera
Using the 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 the mode dial...
Use the mode dial to select a
shooting or playback mode.
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, taking
close-up pictures, or using the
self-timer, making camera
operation easy.
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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.
Enjoy the camera more
Installing OLYMPUS
Master Software
The supplied CD-ROM contains OLYMPUS Master
software for installing and managing image files.
Install it on your computer to enjoy the pictures you
have taken. For details, refer to the online help after installing the
OLYMPUS Master software.
Download images from the
camera or other media
Make panoramic images
You can make panoramic images using
pictures taken in panorama mode.
View images and movies
You can enjoy slideshows and
play back sound.
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Manage images
You can organize your images
using the calendar display.
Search the image you want by
date or keyword.
Edit images
You can rotate images, trim them and
change the size.
Print images
You can print images and make
indexes, calendars and postcards.
User Registration
After installing the OLYMPUS Master software, we recommend that you fill out
the user registration for your camera. By making your registration, you will
receive information on software and firmware updates from Olympus.
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Specifications
Camera
Product type: Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)
Recording system
Still picture: Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule
Applicable standards
Sound with still pictures
Movie: QuickTime Motion JPEG support
Memory: xD-Picture Card (16 – 512 MB)
No. of storable pictures
(when a 16 MB card is
used)
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No. of storable pictures
when a new battery is
used (fully charged)