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Digital Camera Instructions
n Before using your camera, read this manual
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E CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclam
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E IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleanin
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E 9. Power Sources — This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 10. Grounding or Polarization — This product,when used with an optional AC adapter, may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one
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E 13. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 14. Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 15. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing co
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E e) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service. 17. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 18. Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
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E However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: x Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. x Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. x Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit differen
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E This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. WARNING • Keep the batteries away from children. • If a battery is swallowed, see a doctor immediately. • Dispose of used lithium batteries promptly, in a safe manner that complies with all applicable laws. • The lithium battery may present the risk of fire or chemical burn if mishandled. • Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or dispose of in a fire. • Before use
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E Legal and other notices c All contents of this publication are subject to change without notice. c Although the contents of this publication have been carefully checked to avoid errors, some may still occur. If you are in doubt about any points or find mistakes or omissions, please contact us. c No part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted except for personal use without the prior permission of Olympus. c Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or be
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E FOR SAFE USE Thank you for purchasing the Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. Be sure to retain this manual for future reference. Warning: Ignoring this Warning mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to serious injury or death. Caution: Ignoring this Caution mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to injury. WARNING 1. NEVER TRY
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E 2. DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA DIRECTLY AT THE SUN OR OTHER EXTREMELY BRIGHT OBJECTS. THIS MAY DAMAGE YOUR EYES. 3. DO NOT USE THIS CAMERA IN THE VICINITY OF FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE GAS. 4. DO NOT LEAVE THIS CAMERA WITHIN THE REACH OF INFANTS OR CHILDREN. • THE CHILD MIGHT PUT THE STRAP AROUND HIS OR HER NECK. THIS COULD CAUSE STRANGULATION OR CHOKING. • THE CHILD MIGHT SWALLOW BATTERIES OR SMALL ATTACHMENTS. IF THIS HAPPENS, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. • THE CHILD MIGHT ACTIVATE THE FLASH FRO
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E • DO NOT CHARGE ALKALINE AND LITHIUM BATTERIES. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO CHARGE THESE TYPES OF BATTERIES. • KEEP UNLOADED BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN. IF AN INFANT OR CHILD SWALLOWS THE BATTERIES, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. • DO NOT LOAD THE BATTERIES IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION TO THAT SHOWN IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 6. DO NOT STORE THE CAMERA IN HUMID OR DUSTY PLACES. THIS MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. 7. DO NOT COVER THE FLASH WITH YOUR HAND DURING OPERATION. DO NOT
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E CAUTION 1. IF YOU NOTICE AN UNUSUAL SMELL, NOISE, OR SMOKE EMITTING FROM THIS CAMERA, UNLOAD THE BATTERIES CAREFULLY TO AVOID BEING BURNED. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY. 2. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THIS CAMERA. IT CONTAINS HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUITRY THAT MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY. 3. UNLOAD THE BATTERIES WHEN NOT USING THE CAMERA FOR LONG PERIODS. BATTERY HEAT GENERATION OR FLUID LEAK MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR INJURY. 4. DO NOT USE THE CAMERA IF THE BATTERY FLUID
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E CARE AND STORAGE HANDLING n Do not use or store the camera in places exposed to direct sunlight (e.g. a beach in summer), excessive heat, humidity, extreme variations of temperature and humidity, sand or dust, excessive moisture, or vibrations (e.g. in a car). n Do not use or store the camera near a heater, cooler, or humidifier, or near a fire, magnetic fields, or volatile materials. n Do not shake the camera or subject it to shocks. n Do not leave the camera with its lens pointing towards di
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E BATTERY HANDLING n This camera uses four AA alkaline batteries, AA nickel metal hydride batteries, AA lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries. (Olympus brand AA nickel metal hydride batteries are recommended.) n Do not use AA manganese batteries. Besides shortening battery life, manganese batteries may overheat and damage the camera. n Use the batteries correctly. Incorrect use of batteries can cause fluid leak, heat generation, or other damage. When replacing batteries, be sure to load them co
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E CHECK THE CONTENTS Camera RS-232C PC serial cable . . . . . Conversion connector for Macintosh . . Strap . . . Video cable . Options . x SmartMedia card 8MB/16MB/32MB x Special function 4MB SmartMedia cards x PCMCIA adapter for SmartMedia card x FlashPath 3.5" floppydisk adapter for SmartMedia card x NiMH rechargeable batteries and charger AA (R6) alkaline batteries (4 pieces) x AC adapter . x Soft vinyl case . x P-300/P-330 photo printer 30
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. . .. Instructions / Warranty card / Static-free case Instructions SmartMedia Registration card (SSFDC-8MB) . . . . . . . . Write-protect adhesive seals (4 pieces) Index labels . (2 pieces) . . Software CD’s . . (containing software) . . . . . . . . . . x x x x x x x x . . x x x x x x x x 31
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E MAIN FEATURES n The 1,310,000-pixel CCD delivers the highest picture quality in its class. n The Olympus high-resolution 3X optical zoom lens plus the Digital Tele mode* make possible photographs equivalent to 6X zoom. n Built-in buffer memory dramatically reduces the recording time. n A wide-angle TFT LCD monitor is used for the first time in a digital camera. n A removable SmartMedia (SSFDC) memory card (with Panorama function) is provided. n With the provided Video output connector (NTSC),
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E CONTENTS PREPARATION Names and functions of parts ..................................40 Using the strap.........................................................50 Loading the batteries................................................52 Using the AC adapter (optional)...............................54 Inserting SmartMedia card.......................................58 TAKING PICTURES Turning on the power ...............................................60 Checking the batteries ......................
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E Macro mode ......................................................110 Digital Tele mode....................................................110 Panorama mode.....................................................112 Menu .................................................................114 Exposure compensation....................................116 Spot metering mode ..........................................118 Selecting the recording mode ................................120 White balance .......
