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000e_kihonhen.book Page 1 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:30 PM
DIGITAL CAMERA
Read this first
Preparations
Taking still pictures
Basic Manual
Basic Manual
Viewing still pictures
Creating and sharing images using a computer
Appendix
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000e_kihonhen.book Page 2 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:30 PM 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. Contains Contains a Basic manual Reference instructions for description of all (this manual) manual setup and the camera (on CAMEDIA some for bas
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000e_kihonhen.book Page 3 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:30 PM 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 ...................
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000e_kihonhen.book Page 4 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:30 PM 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 v
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000e_kihonhen.book Page 5 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:30 PM 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) / Selectin
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000e_kihonhen.book Page 6 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:30 PM 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.1
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Read this first 000e_kihonhen.book Page 7 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:30 PM Read this first Unpacking the box contents Picture card Digital Camera Strap (xD-Picture Card) LI-10B lithium ion LI-10C battery charger Remote control battery AC cable USB cable A/V cable for the charger CD-ROM (CAMEDIA Registration Master/ Basic manual Warranty card card Reference Manual) * The QuickStart Guide is also included in the Digital camera package. 7 REMOTE CONTROL RC-300C
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Read this first 000e_kihonhen.book Page 8 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:30 PM 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. This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions will Danger likely result in serious injury or possibly even death. This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions may Warn
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Read this first 000e_kihonhen.book Page 9 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:30 PM 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 powe
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Read this first 000e_kihonhen.book Page 10 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:30 PM 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
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Read this first 000e_kihonhen.book Page 11 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:30 PM 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 i
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Read this first 000e_kihonhen.book Page 12 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:30 PM 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. Do not wash the Do not drop the Do not take pictures
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Preparations 000e_kihonhen.book Page 13 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:30 PM 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. 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
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Preparations Before operating your camera 000e_kihonhen.book Page 14 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:30 PM 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 and . AC wall outlet When the battery is set in the Lithium ion battery (LI-10B)
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Preparations Before operating your camera 000e_kihonhen.book Page 15 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:30 PM 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: The lens barrier is closed. The lamps on the right of the 1 viewfinder are off. The monitor is off. 2 3 Loading the battery Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of and lift up in the direction of . 2 1 Insert the
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Preparations Before operating your camera 000e_kihonhen.book Page 16 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:30 PM Loading and removing the battery Close the battery compartment cover as indicated by the arrows . 2 Do not force the cover. The compartment cover closes easily when 1 the battery is properly oriented. If the cover does not close easily, check the orientation of the battery. The number of pictures that can be taken with the camera when the new battery is fully charged is shown belo
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Preparations Before operating your camera 000e_kihonhen.book Page 17 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:30 PM Loading and removing the battery Removing the battery Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of and lift up in the direction of . 2 1 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 . 2 1 17
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Preparations Before operating your camera 000e_kihonhen.book Page 18 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:30 PM Inserting and removing the picture card 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 The lens barrier is closed. 1 The lamps on the right of the viewfinder are off. The monitor is off. 2 3 Inserting the card Press down firmly at the point indicated by the arrow labeled A. While pressing, pu
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Preparations Before operating your camera 000e_kihonhen.book Page 19 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:30 PM Inserting and removing the picture card Insert the card into the spring- loaded 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. Close the connector cover while pressing A in the direction indicated by t
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Preparations Before operating your camera 000e_kihonhen.book Page 20 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:30 PM Inserting and removing the picture card 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. The card will be ejected. 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
