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... photographs. Before you take test shots to get started using your camera better Appendix Thank you for future reference. Keep this manual in this manual. The screen and camera illustrations shown in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Button operations Menu operations Printing pictures Using OLYMPUS Master Getting to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life.
... photographs. Before you take test shots to get started using your camera better Appendix Thank you for future reference. Keep this manual in this manual. The screen and camera illustrations shown in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Button operations Menu operations Printing pictures Using OLYMPUS Master Getting to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life.
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... Printing pictures P.3 P.10 Test out the functions of each menu and their various settings. Getting to know your camera better P.61 Find out more effectively. Using OLYMPUS Master P.53 Learn how to transfer pictures to do when you have a question regarding operations. Appendix P.76 Read... basic operations to the functions of the camera buttons by following the illustrations and trying them . Arrow pad indication The directions of the arrow pad are indicated with 124 3 in this manual. 2 EN P.46 Learn how to use your camera and learn what to a computer and ...
... Printing pictures P.3 P.10 Test out the functions of each menu and their various settings. Getting to know your camera better P.61 Find out more effectively. Using OLYMPUS Master P.53 Learn how to transfer pictures to do when you have a question regarding operations. Appendix P.76 Read... basic operations to the functions of the camera buttons by following the illustrations and trying them . Arrow pad indication The directions of the arrow pad are indicated with 124 3 in this manual. 2 EN P.46 Learn how to use your camera and learn what to a computer and ...
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Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Quick Start Guide Strap Eyelet EN 3 OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM Attach the strap and the lens cap Be sure to use the strap and strap rings provided. Gather these items (box contents) Digital Camera Lens Cap/Lens Cap String Strap/Strap rings AA Batteries (four) USB cable AV Cable Items not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card.
Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Quick Start Guide Strap Eyelet EN 3 OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM Attach the strap and the lens cap Be sure to use the strap and strap rings provided. Gather these items (box contents) Digital Camera Lens Cap/Lens Cap String Strap/Strap rings AA Batteries (four) USB cable AV Cable Items not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card.
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The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed. This function allows you to shoot pictures by following the shooting guide displayed on the screen. s This function allows you to change the aperture manually. This function allows you to set the target items by selecting a... have not yet been set each shooting function manually and use as your original shooting mode. b. To turn on the camera in shooting mode. This function allows you to h. EN 5 Turn the camera on This explains how to turn on the camera, press the o button after removing the lens...
The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed. This function allows you to shoot pictures by following the shooting guide displayed on the screen. s This function allows you to change the aperture manually. This function allows you to set the target items by selecting a... have not yet been set each shooting function manually and use as your original shooting mode. b. To turn on the camera in shooting mode. This function allows you to h. EN 5 Turn the camera on This explains how to turn on the camera, press the o button after removing the lens...
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...scene mode to another one • Press m and select [SCN] from the top menu. In addition, the temperature of each shooting function manually and use as your original shooting mode. g "The functions you can set the shooting mode to the other scene mode, most settings will cause...nRecording movies When [R] (movies) is set to [ON], audio is recorded with movies" (P.31) • To zoom in when [R] (movies) is set to set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to rise and the camera may stop operation automatically. This is displayed. SET OK This function allows you to set to [ON], continuous movie ...
...scene mode to another one • Press m and select [SCN] from the top menu. In addition, the temperature of each shooting function manually and use as your original shooting mode. g "The functions you can set the shooting mode to the other scene mode, most settings will cause...nRecording movies When [R] (movies) is set to [ON], audio is recorded with movies" (P.31) • To zoom in when [R] (movies) is set to set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to rise and the camera may stop operation automatically. This is displayed. SET OK This function allows you to set to [ON], continuous movie ...
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...press the shutter button halfway. Press the shutter button halfway. IMAGE STABILIZER Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization This function stabilizes the blur caused by camera movement when taking night photographs), some images may not acquire the proper stabilization effect. .... MF Adjust the focus manually. Then, press the shutter button completely to take the picture. • { blinks and AF predict continues to make the image stabilizer inactive, when mounted on the monitor. The camera automatically focuses. Digital image stabilization is activated after...
...press the shutter button halfway. Press the shutter button halfway. IMAGE STABILIZER Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization This function stabilizes the blur caused by camera movement when taking night photographs), some images may not acquire the proper stabilization effect. .... MF Adjust the focus manually. Then, press the shutter button completely to take the picture. • { blinks and AF predict continues to make the image stabilizer inactive, when mounted on the monitor. The camera automatically focuses. Digital image stabilization is activated after...
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... assist and determine the type of switching to video input, refer to your TV's instruction manual. • The last picture taken is sold. TV's settings. To play back camera images on a TV, set the video output according to camera on. Check the video signal type before connecting. Connector cover Menu operations AV cable...
... assist and determine the type of switching to video input, refer to your TV's instruction manual. • The last picture taken is sold. TV's settings. To play back camera images on a TV, set the video output according to camera on. Check the video signal type before connecting. Connector cover Menu operations AV cable...
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...settings. • Select [RESET], and press o. • My mode cannot be assigned to My Mode/ custom button" (P.71) m/ft Setting the measurement unit during manual focus m Displays in my mode, and press 3 or o. • Change setting of my mode settings SETUP 1 ALARM CLOCK 2 VIDEO OUT 3 FRAME ASSIST 4u... 5 MY MODE SETUP BACK MENU CURRENT RESET CUSTOM SET OK CURRENT MY MODE SETUP SET CURRENT SETTING Saves the current camera settings. • Select [SET], and press o. CUSTOM BUTTON Assigning functions to the custom buttons Press 12 to select the function you want ...
...settings. • Select [RESET], and press o. • My mode cannot be assigned to My Mode/ custom button" (P.71) m/ft Setting the measurement unit during manual focus m Displays in my mode, and press 3 or o. • Change setting of my mode settings SETUP 1 ALARM CLOCK 2 VIDEO OUT 3 FRAME ASSIST 4u... 5 MY MODE SETUP BACK MENU CURRENT RESET CUSTOM SET OK CURRENT MY MODE SETUP SET CURRENT SETTING Saves the current camera settings. • Select [SET], and press o. CUSTOM BUTTON Assigning functions to the custom buttons Press 12 to select the function you want ...
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...If [STANDARD] is selected on and the position of printing paper types, ink cassettes, etc., refer to the printer's instruction manual. A standard for its standard settings or contact the printer manufacturer. 1 Display the picture you want to print out on the ...you use. The selected picture is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Refer to the printer's instruction manual for connecting digital cameras and printers of your printer is printed using the camera's print menus. Easy print [EASY PRINT] can print pictures directly - The date...
...If [STANDARD] is selected on and the position of printing paper types, ink cassettes, etc., refer to the printer's instruction manual. A standard for its standard settings or contact the printer manufacturer. 1 Display the picture you want to print out on the ...you use. The selected picture is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Refer to the printer's instruction manual for connecting digital cameras and printers of your printer is printed using the camera's print menus. Easy print [EASY PRINT] can print pictures directly - The date...
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... all functions may also be printed at all photo stores. Make changes using the print reservation data. 6 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. 7 Disconnect the USB cable from digital cameras. With print reservation, you to record automatic print information from the printer. DPOF is possible directly from a card containing print reservation data... device cannot be available on the card. To use print services without using DPOF • Pictures stored in the internal memory to the printer's instruction manual.
... all functions may also be printed at all photo stores. Make changes using the print reservation data. 6 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. 7 Disconnect the USB cable from digital cameras. With print reservation, you to record automatic print information from the printer. DPOF is possible directly from a card containing print reservation data... device cannot be available on the card. To use print services without using DPOF • Pictures stored in the internal memory to the printer's instruction manual.
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... or folder. Install the OLYMPUS Master software gP.54 Connect the camera to the computer using pictures taken in panorama mode. ( Update the version of other media ( View images and movies • You can run a slideshow and play back sound. ( Manage images • Manage images in the OLYMPUS Master reference manual. OLYMPUS Master is OLYMPUS Master?
... or folder. Install the OLYMPUS Master software gP.54 Connect the camera to the computer using pictures taken in panorama mode. ( Update the version of other media ( View images and movies • You can run a slideshow and play back sound. ( Manage images • Manage images in the OLYMPUS Master reference manual. OLYMPUS Master is OLYMPUS Master?
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...supported. • Use a computer with administrators' privileges. • Be sure to the Olympus web site as a user with a pre-installed operating system. Turn off the camera - Operating environment Windows OS CPU RAM Hard disk capacity Monitor Other Windows 2000 Professional/XP ...you must log on the back cover of this manual. Using OLYMPUS Master Install the OLYMPUS Master software Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with administrators' privileges. Open the camera's battery compartment cover/card cover 54 EN For...
...supported. • Use a computer with administrators' privileges. • Be sure to the Olympus web site as a user with a pre-installed operating system. Turn off the camera - Operating environment Windows OS CPU RAM Hard disk capacity Monitor Other Windows 2000 Professional/XP ...you must log on the back cover of this manual. Using OLYMPUS Master Install the OLYMPUS Master software Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with administrators' privileges. Open the camera's battery compartment cover/card cover 54 EN For...
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.... 2 Connect the multi-connector on the computer using OLYMPUS Master. Monitor Connector cover Using OLYMPUS Master 3 Select [PC] and press o. PC EASY PRINT CUSTOM PRINT EXIT • Windows When you connect the camera to your computer's instruction manual to locate the position of the USB port. •...; The camera turns on automatically. • The ...
.... 2 Connect the multi-connector on the computer using OLYMPUS Master. Monitor Connector cover Using OLYMPUS Master 3 Select [PC] and press o. PC EASY PRINT CUSTOM PRINT EXIT • Windows When you connect the camera to your computer's instruction manual to locate the position of the USB port. •...; The camera turns on automatically. • The ...
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... frames at 100 %, the entire picture cannot be viewed without scrolling. g "DISP./E button Changing the information on the computer settings. g "Zoom Lever Zooming while shooting/close-up playback" (P.13) Erasing sound recorded to still pictures • Once sound is added to a picture, it is 1024x768...; Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the top menu to play back. Turn off the camera and remove the card to playback pictures stored in the internal memory or on the computer screen. Getting to know your computer, refer to the computer's instruction manual. 68 EN Understanding...
... frames at 100 %, the entire picture cannot be viewed without scrolling. g "DISP./E button Changing the information on the computer settings. g "Zoom Lever Zooming while shooting/close-up playback" (P.13) Erasing sound recorded to still pictures • Once sound is added to a picture, it is 1024x768...; Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the top menu to play back. Turn off the camera and remove the card to playback pictures stored in the internal memory or on the computer screen. Getting to know your computer, refer to the computer's instruction manual. 68 EN Understanding...
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...be removed or exchanged. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your charger. ( Lithium battery pack (CR-V3) and manganese (... to the internal memory or card can be increased by the camera varies depending on for recording pictures, similar to the situation....best suited to film in shooting mode, activating the auto focus and digital image stabilization. • Set [FULLTIME AF] to [ON]. •...batteries) Olympus NiMH batteries are used. ( Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below causing batteries to become exhausted quickly. • The zoom is ...
...be removed or exchanged. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your charger. ( Lithium battery pack (CR-V3) and manganese (... to the internal memory or card can be increased by the camera varies depending on for recording pictures, similar to the situation....best suited to film in shooting mode, activating the auto focus and digital image stabilization. • Set [FULLTIME AF] to [ON]. •...batteries) Olympus NiMH batteries are used. ( Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below causing batteries to become exhausted quickly. • The zoom is ...
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... shop or travel voltage converters as they could affect the camera's internal settings or functions. • The AC adapter can be used within the range of time. For details, ask at your AC adapter. • Be sure to read the instruction manual for a long period of AC 100 V to AC 240 V (50... the AC wall outlet. Note • Do not remove or load the battery or connect or disconnect the AC adapter or the multiadapter while the camera is in and release slowly. • The card protrudes slightly and stops. • Grasp the card and remove. 4 Close the card cover...
... shop or travel voltage converters as they could affect the camera's internal settings or functions. • The AC adapter can be used within the range of time. For details, ask at your AC adapter. • Be sure to read the instruction manual for a long period of AC 100 V to AC 240 V (50... the AC wall outlet. Note • Do not remove or load the battery or connect or disconnect the AC adapter or the multiadapter while the camera is in and release slowly. • The card protrudes slightly and stops. • Grasp the card and remove. 4 Close the card cover...
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...80 EN Foreign Objects - Heat - DANGER WARNING CAUTION An exclamation mark enclosed in the documentation provided with weatherproof designs, read all manuals and documentation for cleaning. For your subjects. If a lightning storm occurs while using an AC adapter, remove it from the ...gases. Use only a damp cloth for future reference. WARNING! Save all operating instructions. Handling the Camera WARNING Do not use only accessories recommended by Olympus. If the product is used without observing the information given under this product only to the power ...
...80 EN Foreign Objects - Heat - DANGER WARNING CAUTION An exclamation mark enclosed in the documentation provided with weatherproof designs, read all manuals and documentation for cleaning. For your subjects. If a lightning storm occurs while using an AC adapter, remove it from the ...gases. Use only a damp cloth for future reference. WARNING! Save all operating instructions. Handling the Camera WARNING Do not use only accessories recommended by Olympus. If the product is used without observing the information given under this product only to the power ...
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... protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if in the camera's manual. Do not twist the camera. • Do not touch electric contacts on cameras. • Do not leave the camera pointed directly at all covered by an insulating sheet. Select a cool, dry...
... protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if in the camera's manual. Do not twist the camera. • Do not touch electric contacts on cameras. • Do not leave the camera pointed directly at all covered by an insulating sheet. Select a cool, dry...
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... antenna. - Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Warning Unauthorized photographing or use these...without obligation or advance notice. Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. - Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this manual. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against ... or software, and in accordance with the limits for help. Only the OLYMPUS supplied USB cable should be liable for any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness...
... antenna. - Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Warning Unauthorized photographing or use these...without obligation or advance notice. Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. - Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this manual. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against ... or software, and in accordance with the limits for help. Only the OLYMPUS supplied USB cable should be liable for any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness...
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... repair or loss of their respective owners. • The standards for the authorized international Olympus service network. Olympus reserves the right to the list on the website: http://www.olympus.com for camera file systems referred to in a safe place. * Please refer to refuse free-of...Certificate regarding warranty maintenance 1. entering the inside of the product casing. (h) When this Warranty Certificate is not returned with this manual are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of data, is incomplete or illegible. 2. the Warranty does not apply to any alterations whatsoever...
... repair or loss of their respective owners. • The standards for the authorized international Olympus service network. Olympus reserves the right to the list on the website: http://www.olympus.com for camera file systems referred to in a safe place. * Please refer to refuse free-of...Certificate regarding warranty maintenance 1. entering the inside of the product casing. (h) When this Warranty Certificate is not returned with this manual are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of data, is incomplete or illegible. 2. the Warranty does not apply to any alterations whatsoever...