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DIGITAL CAMERA
Basic Manual
ENGLISH 2
FRANÇAIS 26
ESPAÑOL 50
DEUTSCH 74
Р УССКИЙ 98
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Contents Contents Preparing the Camera ...........................3 Using Shooting Functions ..................12 Checking the contents of the box ............3 Using the zoom ......................................12 Attaching the camera strap ......................3 Using the fl ash .......................................12 Charging the battery ................................3 Adjusting the brightness (Exposure compensation) ......................12 Loading the battery and the xD-Picture Ca
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Preparing the Camera Checking the contents of the Char ging the battery box Lithium ion battery Battery charger AC cable Digital camera Strap Charging indicator On: Charging Off: Charged AC outlet LI-60B Lithium Ion Battery LI-60C Battery Charger Battery comes partially charged. Before use, be sure to charge the battery until the charging indicator goes off (for approx. 2.5 hours). USB cable AV cable For details on the battery and the charger, see “Battery and charger” (p. 51). When to ch
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Loading the ba ttery and 3 the xD-Picture Card™ (sold Notch separately) into the camera Contact area Do not insert anything other than an xD-Picture Card or the microSD Attachment into the camera. 1 2 1 Insert the card straight until it clicks into Battery/card place. compartment Do not touch the contact area directly. cover 4 1 2 2 This camera allows the user to take pictures using the internal memory even when no xD-Picture Card (sold separately) is inserted. “Using an xD-Pic
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Using the microSD card/ Setting the date and time microSDHC card (sold The date and time set here are saved to image separately) fi le names, date prints, and other data. A microSD or microSDHC card (hereafter both 1 will be referred to as microSD card) is also Press the o button to turn on compatible with this camera using the microSD the camera. Attachment. ● The date and time setting screen is displayed when the date and time are not set. “Using the microSD Attachment” (p. 54) X 1 I
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4 3 As in Steps 2 and 3, use abcd Press the o button. and the o button to set [M] SETUP (month), [D] (day), and [TIME] 1 MEMORY FORMAT (hours and minutes). 2 BACKUP For a precise time setting, press the 3 ENGLISH o button as the time signal strikes PIXEL MAPPING 00 seconds. NO MENU OK To change the date and time, adjust the EXIT SET setting from the menu. [X] (Date/time) (p. 36) 4 Use ab to select [W] and Changing the display language press the o button. The language for the menu and
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Shooting, Playback, and Erasing Shooting with optimum 3 Hold the camera and compose the aperture value and shutter shot. speed (P mode) P In this mode, automatic camera shooting can Monitor 88M M be used while also allowing changes to a wide N NORM ORM IN 4 4 range of other shooting menu functions such as exposure compensation, white balance, and so forth as needed. Horizontal grip 1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Press the o button to turn on Vertical grip the camera. 4 P Press the shut
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5 2 To take the picture, gently press Use abcd to select an image. the shutter button all the way down Displays Displays next while being careful not to shake the 10 frames before image the current image camera. P Displays previous Displays image 10 frames after the current image Press fully The display size of the images can be 1/400 1/400 F3.5 F3.5 changed. “Index view and closeup view” (p. 23) Image review screen To view images during shooting To play back movies Pressing the q but
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Operations during movie playback Erasing images during Volume: During playback, press ab. playback (Single image erase) Fast-forward: Press and hold down d. Rewind: Press and hold down c. 1 Pause: Press the o button. Press the D button when the image to be erased is displayed. ERASE ERASE IN 2008.10.26 2008.10.26 12:30 12:30 100-0004 100-0004 YES IN 00:12 00:12 //00:34 00:34 Elapsed time/ NO NO Total recording time MENU OK CANCEL SET During playback First (last) frame/frame advance: During p
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Using Shooting Modes Using the best mode f or the 2 When f is selected, use ab shooting scene to select the best shooting mode for (M, B, E, f mode) the scene, and press the o button. “Selecting a scene mode according to Icon indicating the scene mode the shooting situation [Mf]” (p. 28) that is set 1 Set the mode dial to M, B, E or f. 88M M When M, B or E is selected N NORM ORM IN 4 4 To change to another scene mode, use the menu. “Selecting a scene mode according to the shoot
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Shooting movies (n mode) 1 Set the mode dial to n. A mode indicator Q QVG VGA A 15 15 IN 00:34 00:34 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject, and gently press the button all the way down to start recording. Lights up red when recording REC REC Press halfway 00:34 00:34 Press fully Remaining recording time (p. 53) 3 Gently press the shutter button all the way down to stop recording. Audio is recorded with the movie. During audio recording, only the digital zoom
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Using Shooting Functions Using the zoom Using the fl ash Using the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range. The fl ash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions. Turn the zoom lever to Turn the zoom lever to the W-side. the T-side. 1 Press the # button. AUTO P SET SET OK OK P P FLASH FLASHAUT AUTO O AUTO!#$ 88M M 88M M W W T T W W T T N NORM ORM IN 4 4 N NORM ORM IN 4 4 2 Zoom bar Use cd to select the setting option, and press the o button to set. Optical zoom: 5x, Digi
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Using the self-timer 1 Press the F button. After the shutter button is pressed all the way EXPOSURE COMP. down, the picture is taken after a time delay. 1 Press the Y button. 0.0 0.0 +0.3 +0.3 P Y +0.7 +0.7 +1.0 +1.0 OFF OK OK SET SET ON SELFTIMER SELFTIMER Exposure compensation value OFF OFF 88M M N NORM ORM 2 Use abcd to select the desired brightness, and press the o button. 2 Use ab to select the setting option, and press the o button to set. Shooting c loseups (Macro shooting) Ite
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Printing *1 Dir ect printing (PictBridge ) 2 T urn on the printer, and then connect the printer and camera. By connecting the camera to a PictBridge- compatible printer, you can print images directly < button without using a computer. To fi nd out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. Multi-connector *1 PictBridge is a standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and USB cable (supplied) printing out pictures directly.
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Using OLYMPUS Master 2 Windows System requirements and After the computer detects the camera, a installation of OLYMPUS message indicating the completion of the Master 2 setting appears. Confi rm the message and click “OK”. The camera is recognized as a Install the OLYMPUS Master 2 software by removable disk. referring to the included installation guide. Macintosh When iPhoto has started, exit iPhoto and start Connecting the camera to a OLYMPUS Master 2. computer While the camera is co
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Operating OLYMPUS Master 2 When OLYMPUS Master 2 is started, Quick Start Guide appears on the screen that helps you to handle the camera without any question. When the Quick Start Guide is not displayed, click in the tool bar to show the Guide. For details on the operation, refer to the help guide of the software. Transferring and saving images without using OLYMPUS Master 2 This camera is compatible with the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer and save the image data on your com
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Appendix Using the microSD Attachment SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not use the attachment with Olympus CAUTION digital cameras that do not support this RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK microSD Attachment, as well as with other DO NOT OPEN brands of digital cameras, computers, CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL printers, and other devices that support SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). xD-Picture Card. Doing so not only may NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. damage the pictures taken, but may
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Handling the Camera CAUTION • Stop using the camera immediately if you WARNING notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke • Do not use the camera near fl ammable or around it. explosive gases. • Never remove the batteries with bare hands, • Do not use the fl ash and LED on people which may cause a fi re or burn your hands. (infants, small children, etc.) at close range. • Never hold or operate the camera with wet • You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the hands. faces of your subjects
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Battery Handling Precautions CAUTION • Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully Follow these important guidelines to for leaks, discoloration, warping, or any other prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, abnormality. burning, exploding, or causing electrical • The battery may become hot during prolonged shocks or burns. use. To avoid minor burns, do not remove it immediately after using the camera. • Always unload the battery from the camera before DANGER storing the
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Battery Handling Precautions LCD Monitor • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by • Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. For image may become vague, resulting in a playback safe and proper use, read the battery’s instruction mode failure or damage to the monitor. manual carefully before using it. • A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the • If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera monitor, but this
