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Basic Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
ENGLISH.......................2
D-590 ZOOM
FRANÇAIS..................28
C-470 ZOOM
ESPAÑOL...................54
X-500
DEUTSCH...................80
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000e_kihonhen.book Page 2 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 1:49 PM Contents Unpacking the box contents....................................................................3 What can this camera do? ......................................................................4 Safety precautions ..................................................................................7 General precautions......................................................................7 FCC Notice ...............................
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000e_kihonhen.book Page 3 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 1:49 PM Unpacking the box contents If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer from whom you purchased the camera. En Digital camera Strap xD-Picture Card Lithium ion battery Lithium ion battery USB cable (LI-12B) charger (LI-10C) Basic Manual DIGITAL CAMERA D-590 ZOOM C-470 ZOOM X-500 OLYMPUS Master Basic manual AV cable CD-ROM (This manual) Advanced manual Warranty card Registration card CD-ROM Depending on the region where y
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000e_kihonhen.book Page 4 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 1:49 PM What can this camera do? The camera has 10 shooting scene modes. Just choose a desired shooting scene mode and press the shutter button to take pictures. The camera does all the rest. NIGHT SCENE SELF PORTRAIT CUISINE INDOOR LANDSCAPE + PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE En You can frame, take, and Pictures that you view your shots all on the take will be very clear 1.8" monitor. recorded on the xD-Picture Card. You can take a series of pictures
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000e_kihonhen.book Page 5 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 1:49 PM What can this camera do? The camera can play back the pictures on TV. En When the camera is connected to a computer or printer... Image data stored on the card can be transmitted or played back by installing supplied CD-ROM. Connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer, and you can print your pictures without the use of a computer. Use the 3x optical zoom and digital zoom (total 12x seamless zoom) to get up close to the
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000e_kihonhen.book Page 6 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 1:49 PM For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : D-590 ZOOM, C-470 ZOOM, X-500 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Address : Two Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards En FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the foll
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000e_kihonhen.book Page 7 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 1:49 PM Safety precautions Before using this camera, please thoroughly read the precautions hereinunder as well as “Precautions” for use shown in the Advanced manual. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. En REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. Lightning flash with an arrowhead, enclosed in a triangle,
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000e_kihonhen.book Page 8 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 1:49 PM Safety precautions 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,
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000e_kihonhen.book Page 9 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 1:49 PM Safety precautions • Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB-enabled personal computers (PC). Any unauthorized changes or
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000e_kihonhen.book Page 10 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 1:49 PM Attaching the strap Thread the strap through the strap Strap eyelet as shown. En 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 damages if the strap is attached incorrectly and
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000e_kihonhen.book Page 11 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 1:49 PM Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-12B). 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 power cord Power cord for the battery charger in the sequence indicated by and . En Lithium ion battery charger (LI-10C) AC wall outlet Place the battery in the Insert as indicated by the arrow. batter
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000e_kihonhen.book Page 12 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 1:49 PM Loading and removing the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery. Check the following items before loading or removing the battery: The lens barrier is closed. The monitor is off. En Lens barrier Monitor Loading the battery Slide the battery compartment/card Battery compartment/ card cover cover in the direction of A. B The cover is unlocked and opens in the direction of B. A Be sure to slide the cover using the
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000e_kihonhen.book Page 13 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 1:49 PM Loading and removing the battery Close the battery compartment/ C card cover in the direction of C, and slide in the direction of D. D Do not try to forcibly close the cover. The cover closes easily when the battery is properly oriented and inserted. If the cover does not close easily, check the En orientation of the battery. For the number of storable pictures when a fully charged new battery is used, see the “6. Appendix, Ca
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000e_kihonhen.book Page 14 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 1:49 PM Loading and removing the battery Slide the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow. The battery will eject partially. En Battery lock knob Pull the battery out. Close the battery compartment/ C card cover in the direction of C, and slide in the direction of D. D 14
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000e_kihonhen.book Page 15 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 1:49 PM Inserting and removing the card xD-Picture Card This camera uses an xD-Picture Card to record pictures. “Card” in the manuals refer to the xD-Picture Card. Pictures recorded and stored on the picture card can be erased or transferred and edited on a computer. You can use this space to briefly describe the contents of the picture card. En These are the contacts for reading the camera signals. Do not touch the gold area. Compatible
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000e_kihonhen.book Page 16 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 1:49 PM Inserting and removing the card Inserting the card This camera stores image data on an xD-Picture Card. No pictures can be stored unless a card has been inserted in the camera. Check the following items before inserting or removing the card: The lens barrier is closed. The monitor is off. En Lens barrier Monitor Slide the battery compartment/card Battery compartment/ card cover cover in the direction of A. B The cover is unlocke
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000e_kihonhen.book Page 17 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 1:49 PM Inserting and removing the card Orient the card and insert it into the spring-loaded card slot as Card shown. The card will lock into place when fully inserted. En Push the card in as far as it will go. The card can only be inserted one way; inserting it with incorrect orientation or obliquely may cause damage to the connectors and the card may get stuck in the camera. If the card is not fully inserted in place, the pictures
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000e_kihonhen.book Page 18 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 1:49 PM Inserting and removing the card Removing the card Open the battery compartment/card cover. Push the card all the way in to unlock En it, then release your finger slowly to let the card eject slowly. The card will eject partially. Do not push the card in with a hard or pointed item such as a ballpoint pen. Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card in may cause it to shoot out of the slot. Remove the card. Never open
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000e_kihonhen.book Page 19 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 1:49 PM Power on/off The camera can be turned on by different operation in “shooting mode” or “playback mode.” When you use the camera for the first time, the message saying [Y/M/D] appears on the monitor. For the details of the setting procedure, see the separate Advanced manual (CD-ROM). En Never open the battery compartment/card cover, or connect or disconnect the battery or AC adapter while the camera is turned on. Such actions co
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000e_kihonhen.book Page 20 Tuesday, August 24, 2004 1:49 PM Power on/off How to turn the camera off Slide the power switch until it slightly clicks. After retracting the lens, slide the power switch to the OFF position. The monitor turns off. Stop sliding After retracting Slide to En the switch. the lens OFF. Do not slide the power switch directly to the OFF position. Doing so may cause damage to the camera. When viewing pictures (Playback mode) How to turn the camera on Playback (q)
