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DIGITAL CAMERA
ENGLISH
2
Shoot and Play!
FRANCAIS
26
ESPAÑOL
50
DEUTSCH
74
Basic
Manual
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d4221_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 2 Monday, October 25, 2004 7:37 PM For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : Stylus 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 FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following tw
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d4221_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 3 Monday, October 25, 2004 7:37 PM Manual Contents How to use the camera .................................................. 4 Safety Precautions ......................................................... 6 Weatherproof feature ..................................................... 9 UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS...................10 En CHARGING THE BATTERY .............................12 INSERTING THE BATTERY AND CARD ..............13 TURNING THE CAMERA ON ...
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d4221_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 4 Monday, October 25, 2004 7:37 PM Navigation How to use the camera En Using a computer... Using the OLYMPUS Master software on your computer lets you enjoy editing, viewing, and printing the pictures downloaded from your camera. Using a card... Pictures taken with this camera are stored on a xD-Picture Card. By storing the relevant print reservation data with the images on the card, you can print pictures at a photo shop or on a PictBridge-co
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d4221_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 5 Monday, October 25, 2004 7:37 PM Using the direct buttons... En f lets you select the optimum settings for the shooting conditions. Direct buttons also let you perform functions such as setting the flash mode or taking the close-up pictures or self-timer, making camera operation easy. Using the mode dial... Use the mode dial to select a shooting or playback mode. Using the arrow pad and e button... The arrow pad and e button are for selecting and
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d4221_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 6 Monday, October 25, 2004 7:37 PM Safety Precautions 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. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. Lightning flash with an arrowhead, enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated voltage points inside the product which could cause a serious electrical shock. An excla
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d4221_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 7 Monday, October 25, 2004 7:37 PM Safety Precautions 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, contact an electrician and have the receptacle replaced. Protecting the Power Cord — The power supply cord should be placed so it will not
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d4221_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 8 Monday, October 25, 2004 7:37 PM Safety Precautions Legal and other notices • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully, or any request from a third person, which are caused by the inappropriate use of this product. • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing picture d
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d4221_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 9 Monday, October 25, 2004 7:37 PM Weatherproof feature This camera is weatherproof, but it cannot be used underwater. 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. Observe the following precautions when using the camera. Do not wash the Do not drop the Do not take pictures came
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d4221_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 10 Monday, October 25, 2004 7:37 PM UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS If you find any contents missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase. Card Digital Camera Strap En LI-12B Lithium Ion Battery LI-10C Battery Charger USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM Basic Manual (this manual) Advanced Manual Warranty Card Registration Card (CD-ROM) Contents vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. 10
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d4221_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 11 Monday, October 25, 2004 7:37 PM UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS Attaching the strap Attach the strap as shown. 1 En Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. Note Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily catch on stray objects, causing injury or damage. 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 as shown abo
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d4221_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 12 Monday, October 25, 2004 7:37 PM CHARGING THE BATTERY The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery fully with the LI-10C charger before use. Connect the power cable. 1 LI-10C battery charger Power cable AC wall outlet En Insert the battery into the charger. 2 mark LI-12B lithium ion battery Charging indicator When charging starts, the indicator lights red. When fully charged, the indicator turns green. TIPS The
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d4221_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 13 Monday, October 25, 2004 7:37 PM INSERTING THE BATTERY AND CARD Make sure the camera is off. The lens is retracted. 1 The monitor is off. The lamp is off. Battery compartment/card cover En Open the battery compartment/card cover. 2 Slide Lift Insert the battery. Battery lock 3 knob To remove the battery Slide the lock knob as shown. The battery pops up allowing you to grasp it. The battery is locked into place when inserted correctly. Battery
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d4221_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 14 Monday, October 25, 2004 7:37 PM INSERTING THE BATTERY AND CARD Insert the card. 4 Make sure that the card is oriented correctly and insert until it clicks while keeping it straight, otherwise the contacts on the card may be damaged or the card may get stuck. Index area Notch To remove the card En Push the card all the way in and Grasp and remove. release slowly. Note The card may not record properly if it is not inserted all the way in. Rel
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d4221_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 15 Monday, October 25, 2004 7:37 PM INSERTING THE BATTERY AND CARD The battery Note The amount of power consumed by the camera varies considerably depending on shooting conditions, etc. Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below. This discourages the power from lasting longer. When the monitor is in playback mode for an extended period of time. Repeated zoom adjustments. Repeated auto focus by depressing the shutter butto
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d4221_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 16 Monday, October 25, 2004 7:37 PM TURNING THE CAMERA ON Set the mode dial to K and press the POWER switch. 1 POWER switch Mode dial En Battery check indicator Shooting scene/Shooting mode The lens extends and the monitor turns on. o 30 30 30 HQ HQ 2560 2560 1920 1920 Note To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops operating after about 3 minutes of non-operation. The camera activates again as soon as you
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d4221_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 17 Monday, October 25, 2004 7:37 PM TURNING THE CAMERA ON Battery power The battery check indicator changes according to how much power is remaining. “BATTERY EMPTY” ef is displayed. Lit (green) Blinking (red) (Disappears after a while.) The battery needs charging No power is left. Charge the Ready to shoot. soon. battery. Turning on the camera for the first time En Setting the date and time The first time you use the camera, "Y/M/D" is displayed promp
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d4221_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 18 Monday, October 25, 2004 7:37 PM TAKING A PICTURE Compose your picture. 1 Shutter button Lamp AF target mark Using the monitor, place the AF En target mark on your subject. o 2 2560 560 1920 1920 30 330 0 H HQ Q Focus on your subject. 2 Press the shutter button halfway and hold. Green lamp # mark The green lamp lights when the focus and exposure are locked (Focus lock). The # mark lights when the flash is about to fire. o o 2560 2 2560 25
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d4221_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 19 Monday, October 25, 2004 7:37 PM TAKING A PICTURE Take the picture. 3 Press the shutter button completely. The lamp on the camera blinks red while the picture is recorded onto the card. o o b H HQ Q 2560 2 2560 25 56 60 0 1 1920 1920 19 92 20 0 30 330 0 Memory gauge En Note Press the shutter button gently. If it is pressed hard, the camera may move and pictures may come out blurred. Never open the battery compartment/card cover, rem
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d4221_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 20 Monday, October 25, 2004 7:37 PM REVIEWING A PICTURE Press the QUICK VIEW button. 1 QUICK VIEW button You can display the last picture you took while staying in any 100 100-0030 0030 HQ HQ En shooting mode. Press the QUICK VIEW button again or press the shutter button lightly when you are $05.02.16 15:30 $05.02.16 15:30 ready to take another picture. 30 30 Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want. 2 10 pictures back Next picture Previou
