QuickStart Guide
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It is strongly recommended that you follow these
OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. | OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH |
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http://support.olympusamerica.com/ |
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UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS
Gather your digital camera and the parts as shown in the illustration. You’ll need these to complete the steps for the camera
Digital camera | Strap | AA (R6) alkaline | CAMEDIA | USB cable |
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| batteries (x2) | Master | (grey color) |
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For more detailed instructions on advanced features, please refer to the printed Basic Manual included in your package, or the Reference Manual on the
PREPARE THE CAMERA FOR USE
Before you begin using your Olympus digital camera…
a.Loading batteries
• Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of A
(the direction indicated by the mark on the cover),
and lift it up in the direction of | B . | B |
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• Insert batteries in the direction shown in the illustration.
There is a mark on the bottom of the camera showing the correct way to insert batteries.
The following items are also included in this package: Basic Manual, video cable, warranty card, registration card (not pvovided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.
• Close the battery compartment cover so that it pushes the batteries down inside. While pressing
the mark, slide the cover in the opposite direction of .
TIP: An optional Olympus
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| Card even when the camera is turned off and/or the batteries are removed. | ||
A | • Insert the | ||
| in the illustration. Push the card fully into the slot. The card will lock | ||
| into place when fully inserted. |
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| • To remove, push down on the | ||
| Pull to remove. |
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| • Close the card cover. |
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| Confirm you have installed the batteries and | ||
| pressing | . The "No Picture" message should be displayed in the monitor. | |
| Turn the camera off by pressing | again. | |
| c.Attach the strap (OPTIONAL) |
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Attach the strap as illustrated to make the camera easier to handle.
TURNING ON THE CAMERA
All you need to do is slide the lens barrier open or closed to turn the camera ON or OFF.
a.Turn the camera ON (SHOOTING MODE)
•Open the lens barrier.
•Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off.
Power on | Power off |
Lens barrier
Orange lamp
AF target mark
Green lamp
Viewfinder
Arrow pad
Monitor
Monitor button (QUICK VIEW | ) OK/Menu button | |
Playback button ( | ) |
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TIP: To maximize battery life, this digital camera features a power saving mode in which the camera enters a sleep mode after approximately three (3) minutes of
b.Set the Date and Time (OPTIONAL)
Although this is not required, it is recommended that you set the date and time. This affects the way image file names are created, and will conveniently include this information with each picture. The date and time can also be set when the camera is in the playback mode.
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Tripod socket | Battery compartment cover |
• Open the lens barrier fully until it clicks. |
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• Press | to display the menu. |
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| Shooting mode | Exposure compensation | ||
• Press | to select MODE MENU. |
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• Press | three times to select SETUP. |
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• Press | once, and then | twice to highlight | , and then press | once. |
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• Use | to select the date format. |
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• Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using | to select the field, and | to set | Macro |
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the proper value. Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set. |
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• Press | twice to set the date and time and exit the menu. |
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c.Camera Diagram and Controls |
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| Record mode | HQ | 1600x1200 |
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Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations. |
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Strap eyelet Card cover | Shutter button | Flash | VIDEO OUT jack | Resolution (number of pixels) | seconds remaining for movies |
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USB
USB connector | Lens barrier |
Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor
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| Print reserveation |
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| Number of prints |
Battery check | x10 | Protect |
| HQ | Record mode |
| SIZE: 1600x1200 | Number pixels |
| +2.0 | Exposure compensation |
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| White balance |
Date and time | ’03.09.12 12:30 | File number, Frame number, |
| FILE: | Playing time/ |
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| Total recording time |
Note:
•Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators will be displayed.
VT450901 | Printed in China |