Olympus FE 290 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

FE-290/X-825

Instruction

Manual

Quick Start Guide

Get started using your

camera right away.

Button operations

Menu operations

Printing pictures

Using OLYMPUS Master

Getting to know your

camera better

Appendix

( Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please

read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual

in a safe place for future reference.

( We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important

photographs.

( In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify

information contained in this manual.

( The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages

and may differ from the actual product.

Quick Start Guide

Gather these items (box contents)

Digital Camera

Strap

Lithium Ion Battery

(LI-42B)

Battery Charger

(LI-40C)

USB Cable

AV Cable

OLYMPUS Master 2

CD-ROM

Items not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card. Contents may vary

depending on purchase location.

Attach the strap

( Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.

Prepare the camera

a. Charge the battery.

Power Cable

Lithium Ion Battery

Battery

Charger

Charging Indicator

Red light on: Charging

Light off: Charging complete

(Charging time: Approx. 5 hours)

AC Wall

Outlet

( Battery comes partially charged.

b. Insert the battery and the xD-Picture Card (optional) into the

camera.

Prepare the camera

(Insert the battery by putting in

the

marked side first, with

the B marks toward the end of

the camera, the C marks

toward the center of the

camera.

If you insert the battery incorrectly,

you may not be able to remove it. Do

not use force. Contact authorized

distributors/service centers.

Damage to the battery exterior

(scratches, etc.) may produce heat

or an explosion.

Battery lock knob

(To remove the battery, press the battery lock knob

in the direction of the arrow.

Contact area

Notch

(Orient the card, and insert the card straight

in. Insert the card until it clicks into place.

(To remove the card, push the card all the

way in, release slowly, grasp the card and

remove it.

( With this camera, you can take pictures without inserting the optional xD-

Picture Card™ (hereinafter referred to as “the card”). If you take pictures

without inserting the card, the pictures will be stored in the internal memory.

For details on the card, please refer to “The card” (P. 50).

Turn the camera on

This explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode.

a. Set the mode dial to h.

When shooting still pictures

When shooting movies

Still picture shooting modes

The camera determines the optimum settings for shooting pictures.

The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed.

This function reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject, or camera shake when

taking pictures.

Suitable for taking pictures of people.

Suitable for taking pictures of a landscape.

Select from 11 available scene modes, according to the shooting conditions.

Use the shooting guide displayed on the screen to shoot pictures according to the

situation.

b. Press the o button.

TIME

o button

Y / M / D

----.---.-- --:--

CANCEL

( This screen is

displayed if the date

and time are not set.

( To turn off the camera, press the o button once again.

Hint

The directions of the arrow pad is indicated with ONXY in the

supplied instruction manual.

Set the date and time

About the date and time setting screen

Y-M-D

Hour

Minute

TIME

Y / M / D

----.---.-- --:--

Date formats (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y)

CANCEL

Cancels the setting

a. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to select [Y].

• The first two digits of the year are fixed.

OF/< button

TIME

Y / M / D

2007.--.-- --:--

NY button

CANCEL

b. Press the Y# button.

Y# button

c. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to

select [M].

TIME

Y / M / D

2007.12.-- --:--

CANCEL

Set the date and time

d. Press the Y# button.

e. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to

select [D].

TIME

Y / M / D

2007

12.

10 --:--

CANCEL

f. Press the Y# button.

g. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to

select the hours and minutes.

• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.

TIME

Y / M / D

2007

12.

10 12 30

SET

CANCEL

h. Press the Y# button.

i. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to

select [Y/M/D].

TIME

Y / M / D

2007

12.

10 12 30

SET

CANCEL

j. After all settings have been set, press H.

• For a more accurate setting, press H when the time signal hits 00 seconds.

[ ]

[

]

H button

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Take a picture

a. Hold the camera.

Horizontal grip

Vertical grip

1/1000 F2.7

[

]

[

]

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b. Focus.

Place this mark over

your subject.

1/1000 F2.7

Shutter Button

[ ]

(Press Halfway)

[

]

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The number of pictures

that can be taken is

displayed.

When the focus and exposure are

locked, the green lamp lights up, and

the shutter speed and aperture value

are displayed.

c. Shoot.

The card access lamp blinks.

Shutter Button

(Press

Completely)

Review your pictures

a. Press the q button.

q button

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F2.7 1/1000 0.0

Arrow pad

ISO 400

Displays the next image

10 12 40

100 0001

’07.12

Displays the previous image

Erase pictures

a. Press the X& and Y# buttons to display the picture you want

to erase.

b. Press the /S button.

[

]

ERASE

YES

/S button

SET

BACK

c. Press the OF/< button, select [YES], and press H.

OF/< button

[

]

ERASE

YES

H button

SET

BACK

Button operations

Shooting mode

Self-timer

Flash mode

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Macro mode

o button

Turning the camera on and off

Power on:

Camera turns on in shooting mode.

• Lens extends

• Monitor turns on

Shutter button

Shooting pictures/movies

Shooting still pictures

Set the mode dial to a setting other than n, and lightly press the shutter button (halfway).

The green lamp lights when the focus and exposure are locked (focus lock), and the shutter

speed and aperture value are displayed (only when the mode dial is set to h, P, h).

Now press the shutter button all the way (completely) to shoot a picture.

Locking the focus and then composing the shot (focus

lock)

Compose your picture with the focus locked, and then

completely press the shutter button to shoot a picture.

Green lamp

1/1000 F2.7

•

When the green lamp blinks, the focus is not adjusted

properly. Try locking the focus again.

[

]

[

]

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Recording movies

Set the mode dial to n, and lightly press the shutter button to lock the focus, and then press

the shutter button completely to start recording. Press the shutter button again to stop

recording.

K button (Shooting)

Selecting shooting mode/Turning the camera on

Shooting mode is selected.

This function is used to set the camera to turn on in shooting mode when K is pressed with

the camera off.

g “K/q Turning on the camera with the K or q button” (P. 25)

q button (Playback)

Selecting playback mode/Turning the camera on

The last picture taken is displayed.

• Press the arrow pad to view other pictures.

• Use the zoom lever to switch between close-up playback and index display.

• Press H to delete the information display shown for 3 seconds during single-frame

playback.

This function is used to set the camera to turn on in playback mode when q is pressed with

the camera off.

g “K/q Turning on the camera with the K or q button” (P. 25)

g Movie playback “MOVIE PLAY Playing back movies” (P. 21)

Mode dial

Switching shooting modes

Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode.

• Press H to delete the mode information display shown for 3 seconds when the mode dial

is set to modes other than f or R.

h Shooting pictures with automatic settings

The camera determines the optimum settings for shooting pictures. [CAMERA MENU]

settings such as ISO sensitivity cannot be changed.

P Set the optimum aperture value and shutter speed

The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed for the

brightness of the subject. [CAMERA MENU] settings such as ISO sensitivity can be

changed.

h Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization

This function reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject, or camera shake when taking

pictures.

Shooting pictures according to the situation

B E

Use PORTRAIT and LANDSCAPE to shoot pictures with the optimal settings.

f Shooting pictures by selecting a scene mode according to the

situation

Select from 11 available scene modes, according to the shooting conditions.

Press H to set.

M NIGHT+PORTRAIT /j SPORT /N INDOOR

/R SELF PORTRAIT /S SUNSET /X FIREWORKS /P BEHIND GLASS

/V CUISINE /d DOCUMENTS /i AUCTION

/W CANDLE

•

The scene selection screen displays sample images and

the shooting mode to best suit the situation.

To switch to a different scene mode after a scene mode has

been selected, press m to select [SCENE] from the top

menu and display the scene selection screen.

NIGHT+PORTRAIT

•

By switching to another scene, most settings will be

changed to the default settings of each scene.

SET

BACK

R Follow the shooting guide for setting

Follow the shooting guide displayed on the screen to set the

target items.

S H O O T I N G G U I D E

Brightening subject.

1 / 3

•

Press m to display the shooting guide again.

To change the setting without using the shooting guide, set

the shooting mode to another one.

Shooting into backlight.

Blurring background.

Adjusting area in focus.

Shooting subject in motion.

•

The content set using the shooting guide will change to the

default setting by pressing m or changing the mode

using the mode dial.

SET

n Recording movies

Audio is recorded with the movie.

• During audio recording, only the digital zoom can be used. To record the movie with the

optical zoom, set [R] (movie) to [OFF].

g “R (movie) Recording movies with or without sound” (P. 19)

This lights red during movie recording.

The remaining recording time is displayed. When

the remaining recording time reaches 0, recording

stops.

00:36

Arrow pad (ONXY)

Use the arrow pad to select scenes, items on the menus, and to play back pictures.

H button

This button is used to confirm your selection.

OF/< button

Changing picture brightness (Exposure compensation)/

Printing pictures

Shooting mode: Changing picture brightness

Press OF/< in shooting mode, choose the preferred

brightness with XY, and press H.

Adjustable from -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV

•

0.0

+0.3

+0.7

+1.0

Playback mode: Printing pictures

Display a picture to print out in playback mode, connect the camera to the printer, and then

press OF/< to print the picture.

g “Direct printing (PictBridge)” (P. 27)

X& button

Shooting pictures close to the subject (Macro mode)

Press X& in shooting mode to select the macro mode. Press H for setting.

OFF Macro off

Cancels macro mode.

Macro on

This mode lets you shoot from as close as 20 cm/7.9 in. (when

the zoom is set for the zoom-out angle) and as close as 35 cm/

13.8 in. (when the zoom is set for the zoom-in angle) to your

subject.

Super macro

This mode lets you shoot from as close as 5 cm/2.0 in. to your

subject.

The zoom position is fixed automatically and cannot be changed.

NY button

Self-timer shooting

Press NY in shooting mode to select on or off for the self-timer.

Press H for setting.

OFF

Self-timer off

Self-timer on

Cancel the self-timer.

Set the self-timer.

• After setting the self-timer, press the shutter button completely. Then, the self-timer lamp

lights for approximately 10 seconds, blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and the shutter is

released.

• To cancel the self-timer, press NY.

• Self-timer shooting is automatically canceled after one shot.

Y# button

Flash shooting

Press Y# in shooting mode to select the flash mode.

Press H for setting.

AUTO Flash auto

The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.

This emits pre-flashes for red-eye reduction.

The flash fires regardless of the available light.

The flash does not fire.

Red-eye

Fill-in

Flash off

m button

Displaying the top menu

Displays the top menu.

/S button

Increasing the brightness of the monitor (Backlight boost)/

Erasing pictures

 Increasing the brightness of the monitor (Backlight boost)

The monitor lights brighter when  is pressed in shooting mode. If there is no operation for

10 seconds, it dims back to the original brightness.

• When [BRIGHT] is selected in [], the monitor brightness does not change.

S Erasing pictures

In playback mode, select the picture you want to erase, and press S.

• Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before erasing to avoid

accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep.

g “0 Protecting pictures” (P. 21)

Zoom lever

Zooming while shooting/Close-up playback

Shooting mode: Zooming in on your subject

Optical zoom: 4×

Digital zoom: 4× (optical zoom × digital zoom: Max. 16×)

Zoom out:

Turn the zoom

lever to the W-

side.

Zoom in:

Turn the zoom

lever to the T-

side.

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Zoom bar

The white area is the optical zoom area. The red area is the digital

zoom area. When the slider enters the red area, the digital zoom

activates and the image is further enlarged.

Playback mode: Switching the picture display

Single-frame playback

•

Use the arrow pad to browse pictures.

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ISO 400

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Close-up playback

Index display

•

Turn and hold the zoom lever to

the T-side to incrementally zoom

in (up to 10 times the original

size), and to the W-side to zoom

out.

•

Use the arrow pad to select a

picture for playback, and

press H to play back the

single-frame of the picture

selected.

•

Press the arrow pad during close-

up playback to scroll the picture in

the indicated direction.

When returning to the single-

frame playback, press H.

Menu operations

K button (Shooting mode)

q button (Playback mode)

Arrow pad (ONXY)

m button

About the menus

Press m to display the top menu on the monitor.

• The contents displayed on the top menu differ according to the mode.

Top menu

SETUP menu items

(Still picture shooting mode)

SETUP

IMAGE

QUALITY

MEMORY FORMAT

BACKUP

CAMERA

RESET

SETUP

ENGLISH

PIXEL MAPPING

SILENT

MODE

SCENE

SET

EXIT

SET

BACK

• Select [CAMERA MENU], [PLAYBACK MENU] or [SETUP] and press H. The screen for

selecting the menu item is then displayed.

• When the mode dial is set to R and the settings are made by following the shooting

guide, press m to display the shooting guide screen.

Operation guide

During menu operations, the buttons and their respective functions are displayed at the

bottom of the screen. Follow these guides to navigate the menus.

IMAGE

Moves back one menu.

Exits the menu.

BACK

EXIT

QUALITY

CAMERA

RESET

SETUP

Press the arrow pad (ONXY) to select an

item.

SILENT

MODE

SCENE

Sets the selected item.

SET

EXIT

SET

Operation

guide

button

Arrow pad

(ONXY)

Using the menus

This explains how to use the menus with the [8] (warning sound) setting as an example.

1 Set the mode dial to a setting other than R.

2 Press m to display the top menu. Press Y

IMAGE

to select [SETUP], and press H.

QUALITY

• [8] is on a menu in [SETUP].

CAMERA

RESET

SETUP

SILENT

MODE

SCENE

EXIT

SET

3 Press ON to select [8], and press H.

SETUP

• Unavailable settings cannot be selected.

MEMORY FORMAT

BACKUP

• Press X on this screen to move the cursor to the page

display. Press ON to change the page. To return to the

item selection screen, press Y or H.

ENGLISH

PIXEL MAPPING

SET

BACK

SETUP

BEEP

NORMAL

LOW

Page display:

This mark is displayed when there are more

menu items on the next page.

LOW

SHUTTER SOUND

LOW

The selected item is displayed

in a different color.

VOLUME

BACK

SET

4 Press ON to select [OFF], [LOW] or [HIGH],

SETUP

BEEP

and press H.

• The menu item is set and the previous menu is displayed.

Press m repeatedly to exit the menu.

• To cancel any changes and continue operating the menus,

OFF

SHUTTER SOUND LOW

press m without pressing H.

VOLUME

HIGH

BACK

SET

Shooting mode menu

4 CAMERA MENU

ISO

R (still picture)

R (movie)

IMAGE

QUALITY

CAMERA

RESET

SETUP

PANORAMA

SILENT

MODE

* An Olympus xD-Picture Card

is required.

SCENE

EXIT

SET

• Some functions are not available according to the selected mode.

g “Functions available in shooting modes and scenes” (P. 47)

g “SETUP menus” (P. 24)

• The factory default settings are displayed in gray (

Changing the image quality

IMAGE QUALITY

Still picture image quality and their applications

Image quality/Image size

Compression

Application

• This is useful for printing large images

on full-size paper.

SHQ

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Low

compression

• This is useful for performing computer

image processing, such as contrast

adjustment and red-eye correction.

3072 × 2304

Standard

compression

• This is useful for A4 (11.7×8.5 in.)/

postcard-size prints.

SQ1

2048 × 1536

Standard

compression

• This is useful for computer editing such

as rotating or adding text to a picture.

• This is useful for sending as e-mail

attachments.

SQ2

16:9

640 × 480

Standard

compression

• This is useful for expressing the

broadness of a subject such as

landscapes and for viewing pictures on

a wide-screen television.

1920 × 1080

Standard

compression

• [PANORAMA] cannot be set.

Movie image quality

Image quality/Image size

SHQ 640 × 480

HQ 320 × 240

RESET

Changing the shooting functions back to default settings

Restore shooting functions back to default settings.

NO /YES

Functions for returning the settings to the original when the reset function is

executed

Function

Factory default setting

Ref. Page

P. 14

AUTO

OFF

0.0

P. 14

P. 13

P. 14

P. 18

P. 12

P. 19

OFF

IMAGE QUALITY

M NIGHT+PORTRAIT

ISO

AUTO

OFF

R (still picture)

R (movie)

3 f (Scene) Shooting pictures by selecting a scene according to the situation

The scene selection screen displays sample images and the shooting mode to best suit the

situation. This can be set only when the mode dial is set to f.

• By switching to another scene, most settings will be changed to the default settings of each

scene.

g “f Shooting pictures by selecting a scene mode according to the situation” (P. 12)

CAMERA MENU

ISO.................................................................................................. Changing the ISO sensitivity

AUTO

Sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the conditions of the

subject.

64/100/200/400/

800

A low value lowers the sensitivity for daylight shooting of clear, sharp

pictures. The higher the value, the better the camera’s light sensitivity

and ability to shoot with a fast shutter speed and in low light conditions.

However, high sensitivity introduces noise into the resulting picture,

which may give it a grainy appearance.

R (still picture) ...............................................................Recording sound with still pictures

When activated [ON], the camera will record about 4 seconds of

OFF /ON

audio after the picture is taken.

When recording, aim the camera microphone at the source of the

sound you want to record.

R (movie)................................................................ Recording movies with or without sound

When [ON] (sound is recorded) is selected, the optical zoom

OFF /ON

cannot be used during movie recording. Only the digital zoom can

be used.

PANORAMA............................................................................... Creating a panoramic picture

Panorama shooting lets you create a panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master

software on the provided CD-ROM. An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required for panorama

shooting.

Y: The next picture is

connected at the right

edge.

X: The next picture is

connected at the left

edge.

O: The next picture is

connected at the top.

N: The next picture is

connected at the

bottom.

Connects pictures from left to right

Connects pictures from bottom to top

Use the arrow pad to specify at which edge you want to connect the pictures; and then

compose your shots so that the edges of the pictures overlap. The part of the previous

picture where it will be joined to the next picture does not remain in the frame. You have to

remember what the part in the frame looked like and take the next picture so it overlaps.

• Press H to exit.

• Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures. The warning mark (g) is displayed

after 10 pictures have been taken.

SILENT MODE

Muting operational sounds

This function allows you to mute operational sounds during

shooting and playback (e.g. warning beeps, shutter sounds, etc.).

OFF /ON

Playback mode menu

When a still picture is selected

When a movie is selected

SLIDE-

SHOW

ORDER

MOVIE

PLAY

ORDER

RESIZE

PLAYBACK

FAVORITE

PLAYBACK

FAVORITE MENU

SETUP

SILENT

MODE

SET

SILENT

MODE

SET

ERASE

EXIT

* A card is required.

EXIT

g “SETUP menus” (P. 24)

g “SILENT MODE Muting operational sounds” (P. 20)

• The factory default settings are displayed in gray (

SLIDESHOW

Playing back pictures automatically

Press H to start the slideshow.

• Only the first frame of each movie is displayed.

• To cancel the slideshow, press H or m.

MOVIE PLAY

Playing back movies

Select [MOVIE PLAY] from the top menu, and press H to play

back the movie. Another option is to select a picture with the

movie icon (n) and press H to play back the movie.

[

]

'07.12.10 12:30

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MOVIE PLAY

Operations during movie playback

Y : Fast forwards playback when pressed and held.

X : Rewinds playback when pressed and held.

320 240

Playing time/Total recording time

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100 0004

00 00 00 36

O : Increases the volume.

N : Reduces the volume.

• Press H to pause the playback.

Operations during pause

Y : Plays when pressed and held.

X : Plays the movie in reverse when pressed and held.

00 05 00 36

O : Displays the first frame.

N : Displays the last frame.

• To resume the movie, press H.

• To cancel the playback of the movie in the middle of it or during pause, press m.

PLAYBACK MENU

0^{.................................................................................................................. Protecting pictures}

Protected pictures cannot be erased using [ERASE], [SEL.

OFF

/ON

IMAGE] or [ALL ERASE], but they are all erased by formatting.

• Select the picture with XY, and protect it by selecting [ON]

with ON. You can protect several frames in succession.

When a picture is protected, 9 will be displayed on the

monitor.

[

]

OFF

EXIT

y........................................................................................................................ Rotating pictures

Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed

+90° / 0°

/ -90°

horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures so that

they are displayed vertically. New picture orientations are

saved even when the power is turned off.

[

]

[

]

I N

[

]

I N

EXIT

+90°

0°

-90°

Select a picture with XY, and select [+90°]/[0°]/[-90°] with ON to rotate pictures. You can

rotate several frames in succession.

R.................................................................................................... Adding sound to still pictures

Sound is recorded for about 4 seconds.

YES

/NO

• Use the arrow pad XY to select a picture, and select [YES]

with ON to begin recording.

[ I N ]

• The [BUSY] bar will be temporarily displayed.

YES

BACK

SET

RESIZE

Changing the size of pictures

This changes the image size of a picture and saves it as a

new file.

640 × 480 /320 × 240

MY FAVORITE

Viewing and registering pictures in My Favorite

Registers and plays back your favorite still pictures as new ones in the internal memory.

Up to 9 pictures can be registered.

• Registered pictures will not be erased even if the internal memory is formatted.

g “Erasing pictures registered in MY FAVORITE” (P. 23)

Note

• Registered pictures cannot be edited, printed, copied to a card, transferred to a computer,

or viewed on a computer.

VIEW FAVORITE.......................................................... Viewing registered pictures

• Select [VIEW FAVORITE] to display pictures registered in MY FAVORITE. Use the arrow

pad to browse pictures.

• Press m to select [ADD FAVORITE] or [SLIDESHOW].

ADD FAVORITE

SLIDESHOW

EXIT

Adds pictures to My Favorite.

• Select a picture with XY, and press H.

ADD

Plays back registered pictures automatically.

• Press H to exit the slideshow.

SLIDE-

SHOW

FAVORITE

EXIT

Reverts to normal playback mode.

SET

EXIT

Erasing pictures registered in MY FAVORITE

• Use the arrow pad to select the picture to be erased, and press

YES/ NO

S. Select [YES], and press H.

• Even if pictures registered in MY FAVORITE are erased,

original pictures in the internal memory or the card may not be

erased.

SET ............................................................................. Registering favorite pictures

•

Select a picture with XY, and press H.

SET

BACK

ERASE

Erasing selected pictures/Erasing all pictures

Protected pictures cannot be erased. Cancel protection before erasing protected pictures.

Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before erasing to avoid

accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep.

• When erasing pictures in the internal memory, do not insert the card into the camera.

• When erasing pictures from the card, insert the card into the camera in advance.

SEL. IMAGE................................................................. Erasing by selecting the single-frame

[

]

•

Use the arrow pad to select the picture, and press H to mark

R on your selection.

SEL. IMAGE

•

To cancel the selection, press H again.

When the selection is completed, press S.

Select [YES], and press H.

BACK

ALL ERASE..........................Erasing all the pictures in the internal memory or on the card

• Select [YES], and press H.

PRINT ORDER

Making print reservations (DPOF)

This function allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date and time

information) with the pictures stored on the card.

g “Print settings (DPOF)” (P. 30)

SETUP menus

Shooting mode

SETUP

IMAGE

QUALITY

MEMORY FORMAT

(FORMAT

)

CAMERA

RESET

SETUP

BACKUP

PIXEL MAPPING

K/q

SILENT

MODE

SCENE

EXIT

SET

BEEP

Playback mode

SHUTTER SOUND

VOLUME

SLIDE-

SHOW

RESIZE

ORDER

PLAYBACK

VIDEO OUT

POWER SAVE

FAVORITE MENU

SETUP

SILENT

MODE

SET

ERASE

*1 A card is required.

*2 You cannot select this item

in playback mode.

EXIT

MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) ........................Formatting the internal memory or card

All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the internal memory or card

is formatted (images registered to “My Favorite” are not erased). Make sure that you save or

transfer important data to a computer before formatting.

• Make sure there is no card inserted in the camera when formatting the internal memory.

• Be sure that the card is inserted in the camera when formatting the card.

• Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you

must format them with this camera.

BACKUP................................................Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card

Insert the optional card into the camera. Copying data does not erase the picture in the

internal memory.

• It takes some time to back up data. Check that the battery is not empty before starting the

copy, or use the AC adapter.

W ..............................................................................................Selecting a display language

You can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending on

the area where you purchased this camera.

You can add other languages to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software.

PIXEL MAPPING.................................................. Adjusting the image processing function

The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image

processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately

once a year is recommended. Wait at least one minute after taking or viewing pictures to

allow the pixel mapping function to perform properly. If you turn the camera off during pixel

mapping, start again.

Select [PIXEL MAPPING]. When [START] is displayed, press H.

K/q.........................................................Turning on the camera with the K or q button

YES

Pressing K turns on the camera and starts the camera in the shooting mode.

Pressing q turns on the camera and starts the camera in the playback mode.

The power is not turned on. To turn on the camera, press o.

s........................................................................................... Adjusting the monitor brightness

BRIGHT/ NORMAL

BEEP.....................Adjusting the volume of operation sound when the buttons are pressed

OFF (No sound)/

LOW /HIGH

8....................................................................Adjusting the volume of camera warning sound

OFF (No sound)/ LOW / HIGH

SHUTTER SOUND............................................ Adjusting the volume of the shutter button

OFF (No sound)/ LOW / HIGH

VOLUME.......................................................................Adjusting the volume during playback

•

Press ON to adjust the volume.

You can adjust the volume to one of five levels or mute the

volume.

SETUP

BEEP

SHUTTER SOUND

VOLUME

SET

BACK

X ........................................................................................................ Setting the date and time

The date and time is saved with each image, and is used in the file name. If the date and

time are not set, the [X] screen is displayed each time the camera is turned on.

Y-M-D

Hour

Minute

• The first two digits of [Y] are fixed.

• The time is displayed in the 24-

hour format.

TIME

• To set the time precisely, with the

cursor on either “Minute” or “Y/M/

D”, press H as the time signal

strikes 00 seconds.

Y / M / D

----.--.-- --:--

Date formats

(Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y)

CANCEL

Cancels the setting

VIDEO OUT ...............................................................................Playing back pictures on a TV

The factory default settings differ according to the region where

the camera is sold.

NTSC

/PAL

To play back camera images on a TV, set the video output according to your TV’s video

signal type.

• TV video signal types differ by country/region. Check the video signal type before

connecting the camera to the TV.

NTSC: North America, Taiwan, Korea, Japan

PAL: European countries, China

Playing back pictures on a TV

Turn off the camera and the TV before connecting.

Connector cover

Multi-connector

Connect to the TV’s video

input (yellow) and audio input

(white) terminals.

AV cable (provided)

Settings on the TV

Settings on the camera

Turn the camera on and press q to select Turn the TV on, and set it to video input mode.

the playback mode.

• For details of switching to video input, refer

to your TV’s instruction manual.

• Images and the information displayed on the

screen may be cropped depending on the

TV’s settings.

• The last picture taken is displayed on the

TV. Use the arrow pad to select the

picture you want to display.

POWER SAVE...................................................Setting the camera to the power save mode

When no operation has been performed for approximately 10

OFF

/ON

seconds while in shooting mode, the monitor automatically shuts

off. Pressing the zoom lever or other buttons restores the

camera from power save mode.

Printing pictures

Direct printing (PictBridge)

Using the direct printing function

By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print out pictures

directly. Select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s

monitor.

To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction

manual.

What is PictBridge?

A standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly.

• Available printing modes, paper sizes, etc. vary depending on the printer you use. Refer

to the instruction manual for your printer.

• For details of printing paper types, ink cassettes, etc., refer to the printer’s instruction

manual.

EASY PRINT

[EASY PRINT] can be used to print out the picture displayed on the monitor.

The selected picture is printed using the standard settings of your printer. The date and file

name are not printed.

STANDARD

All printers that support PictBridge have standard print settings. If [STANDARD] is selected on the settings

screens (P. 29), pictures are printed according to these settings. Refer to the printer’s instruction manual

for its standard settings or contact the printer manufacturer.

1 Display the picture you want to print out on the monitor in playback

mode.

2 Turn the printer on and plug the USB cable provided with the camera

into the multi-connector of the camera and the printer’s USB port.

Multi-connector

USB cable

• The [EASY PRINT START] screen is displayed.

• For details of how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s

instruction manual.

3 Press OF/<.

• Printing starts.

EASY PRINT START

PC / CUSTOM PRINT

• When printing is finished, the picture selection screen is

displayed. To print another picture, press XY to select a

picture, and press OF/<.

• When you are finished, disconnect the USB cable from

the camera with the picture selection screen displayed.

EXIT

4 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera.

5 Disconnect the USB cable from the

printer.

You can use [EASY PRINT] even when the camera is turned off or in shooting mode. With

the camera turned off or in shooting mode, connect the USB cable. The selection screen

for the USB connection is displayed. Select [EASY PRINT].

g “EASY PRINT” Step 3 (P. 28), “Other print modes and print settings” Step 2 (P. 28)

Other print modes and print settings (CUSTOM PRINT)

1 Display the screen according to Steps 1 and 2 on P. 27, and press H.

2 Select [CUSTOM PRINT], and press H.

USB

EASY PRINT

CUSTOM PRINT

EXIT

SET

Operation guide

3 Make the print settings according to the operation guide.

Selecting a print mode

PRINT MODE SELECT

Prints the selected picture.

ALL PRINT

Prints all the pictures stored in the internal

memory or on the card.

ALL PRINT

MULTI PRINT

ALL INDEX

MULTI PRINT

ALL INDEX

Prints one picture in multiple layout format.

EXIT

SET

Prints an index of all the pictures stored in the

internal memory or on the card.

PRINT ORDER

Prints the pictures according to the print

reservation data on the card. If no print

reservations have been made, this option is not

available. g “Print settings (DPOF)” (P. 30)

Setting the print paper

[

]

SIZE

Choose from the available paper sizes on your

printer.

P R I N T PA P E R

S I Z E

BORDERLESS

Select framed or unframed. In [MULTI PRINT]

mode, you cannot select the frame.

STANDARD

OFF (

ON (

)

The picture is printed inside a blank frame.

The picture is printed filling the entire page.

SET

BACK

)

PICS/SHEET

Available in [MULTI PRINT] mode only. The

number of prints that can be printed varies

depending on the printer.

Note

• If the [PRINTPAPER] screen is not displayed, [SIZE], [BORDERLESS] and [PICS/SHEET]

are set to [STANDARD].

Selecting the picture to print

Prints one copy of the displayed picture. When

[SINGLE PRINT] or [MORE] has been selected,

a single copy or more copies are printed.

[

]

SINGLE PRINT

Makes a print reservation for the displayed

picture.

100-0004

SINGLE PRINT

Sets the number of prints and data to be printed

for the displayed picture.

Press XY to select the picture you want to print. You can also turn the zoom lever and select

a picture from the index display.

Setting the number of prints and data to be printed

P R I N T I N F O

<×

Sets the number of prints. You can select up to

10 prints.

WITHOUT

DATE

DATE (

)

If you select [WITH], pictures are printed with the

date.

FILE NAME

FILE NAME (

) If you select [WITH], pictures are printed with the

SET

BACK

file name.

4 Select [PRINT], and press H.

P R I N T

• Printing starts.

• When printing is finished, the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen

is displayed.

CANCEL

SET

BACK

To cancel printing

P R I N T

CONTINUE

TRANSFERRING

CANCEL

Select [CANCEL],

and press H.

Press H

SET

CANCEL

Screen during data

transfer

5 In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, press

PRINT MODE SELECT

• A message is displayed.

ALL PRINT

MULTI PRINT

ALL INDEX

6 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera.

7 Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.

SET

EXIT

Print settings (DPOF)

How to make print reservations

Print reservations allow you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date and time

information) with the pictures stored on the card.

With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal

DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo store that supports DPOF. DPOF is a standard format

used to record automatic print information from digital cameras.

Only the images stored on the card can be reserved to print. Insert a card with recorded

pictures into the camera before making print reservations.

Pictures with print reservations can be printed using the following procedures:

Printing using a DPOF-compatible photo store

You can print pictures using the print reservation data.

Printing using a DPOF-compatible printer

Printing is possible directly from a card containing print reservation data, without using

a computer. For more details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. A PC card

adapter may also be necessary.

Note

• DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes

using the original device. If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device,

entering reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous reservations.

• You can make DPOF print reservations for up to 999 images per card.

• Not all functions may be available on all printers or at all photo stores.

To use print services without using DPOF

• Pictures stored in the internal memory cannot be printed at a photo store. The pictures need

to be copied to a card before taking them.

g “BACKUP Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card” (P. 24)

Single-frame reservation

Follow the operation guide to make a print reservation for a selected picture.

1 Press m in the playback mode and display the top menu.

2 Select [PRINT ORDER] [<], and press H.

[

]

P R I N T O R D E R

SET

BACK

Operation guide

3 Press XY to select the frames for print

[

]

reservations, and then press ON to set the

number of prints.

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100-0004

• You cannot make print reservations for pictures with A.

• Repeat Step 3 to make print reservations for other pictures.

MOVE

SET

4 When you finish making print reservations, press H.

5 Select the date and time setting, and press H.

[ ]

The pictures are printed without the date and time.

DATE The selected pictures are printed with the shooting date.

TIME The selected pictures are printed with the shooting time.

DATE

TIME

SET

BACK

6 Select [SET], and press H.

P R I N T O R D E R

1 ( 1 )

SET

CANCEL

SET

BACK

All-frame reservation

Reserves all the pictures stored on the card. The number of prints is set at one print per

picture.

1 Press m in the playback mode and display the top menu.

2 Select [PRINT ORDER] [U], and press H.

3 Select the date and time setting, and press H.

The pictures are printed without the date and time.

DATE All pictures are printed with the shooting date.

TIME All pictures are printed with the shooting time.

4 Select [SET], and press H.

Resetting print reservation data

You can reset all the print reservation data or just for selected pictures.

1 Select top menu [PRINT ORDER], and press H.

To reset the print reservation data for all the pictures

2 Select [<] or [U], and press H.

3 Select [RESET], and press H.

PRINT ORDER SETTING

PRINT ORRDERED

RESET

KEEP

SET

BACK

To reset the print reservation data for a selected picture

2 Select [<], and press H.

3 Select [KEEP], and press H.

4 Press XY to select the picture with the print reservations you want to

cancel, and press N to decrease the number of prints to 0.

• Repeat Step 4 to cancel print reservations for other pictures.

5 When you are finished canceling print reservations, press H.

6 Select the date and time setting, and press H.

• The setting is applied to the remaining pictures with print reservations.

7 Select [SET], and press H.

Using OLYMPUS Master

Overview

Using the USB cable provided with your camera, you can connect the camera and computer

and download (transfer) the images to your computer using the OLYMPUS Master software,

also provided with the camera.

Prepare the following items

before starting.

Install the OLYMPUS Master software

gP. 34

Connect the camera to the computer using the gP. 36

USB cable

OLYMPUSMaster2

CD-ROM

USB cable

Start up the OLYMPUS Master software

Download image files to the computer

gP. 36

gP. 37

Computer that fulfills the operating

environment (P. 34)

Disconnect the camera from the computer gP. 37

Using OLYMPUS Master

What is OLYMPUS Master?

OLYMPUS Master is a software application for managing your digital images on your

computer. Installing it on your computer lets you do the following:

( Download images from the camera or other

media

( View images and movies

•

You can run a slideshow and play back sound.

( Manage images

( Print images

You can easily print images.

( Make panoramic images

•

Manage images in an album or folder.

Downloaded images are automatically sorted

by date, allowing you to search for images

quickly.

•

You can make panoramic images using

pictures taken in panorama mode.

( Edit images

( Update the version of your camera’s

firmware.

•

You can rotate images, trim them and change

the size.

For details of other functions and operations, refer

to the “Help” guide in the OLYMPUS Master

reference manual.

( Edit images with the filter and correction

functions

Install the OLYMPUS Master software

Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is

compatible with the following system requirements.

For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on the back

cover of this manual.

Operating environment

Windows

CPU

RAM

Windows 2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/XP Professional/Vista

Pentium III 500 MHz or later

256 MB or more

Hard disk capacity 500 MB or more

Monitor

1,024 × 768 pixels or more

65,536 colors or more (16.77 million colors or more recommended)

USB port or IEEE 1394 port

Other

Internet Explorer 6 or later

QuickTime 7 or later recommended

DirectX 9 or later recommended

Note

• Windows 98/98SE/Me are not supported.

• Use a computer with a pre-installed operating system. Operations are not guaranteed on

home-built computers or computers with an updated operating system.

• Operations are not guaranteed when using an added USB port or IEEE 1394 port.

• To install the software, you must log on as a user with administrators’ privileges.

Macintosh

Mac OS X v10.3 or later

CPU

Power PC G3 500 MHz or later

Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or later

256 MB or more

RAM

Hard disk capacity 500 MB or more

Monitor

Other

1,024 × 768 pixels or more

32,000 colors or more (16.77 million colors or more recommended)

USB port or IEEE 1394 port (FireWire)

Safari 1.0 or later (1.3 or later recommended)

QuickTime 6 or later

Note

• Mac versions earlier than OS X 10.3 are not supported.

• Operations are not guaranteed when using an added USB or IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port.

• To install the software, you must log on as a user with administrators’ privileges.

• Be sure to remove the media (drag & drop onto the trash icon) before performing the

following operations. Failure to do so could result in unstable computer operation and the

need to reboot.

• Disconnect the cable connecting the camera to the computer

• Turn off the camera

• Open the camera’s battery/card compartment cover

Windows

1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

• The OLYMPUS Master setup screen is displayed.

• If the screen is not displayed, double-click the “My

Computer” icon and click the CD-ROM icon.

2 Select the display language and click the

“OLYMPUS Master 2” button.

• When the component installation screen is displayed,

click “OK”.

3 Click “Next” and follow the on-screen instructions.

• When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and click

“Yes” to proceed with the installation.

4 When the user information screen is

displayed, enter your “Name”, select your

“Region” and click “Next”.

5 When the setup type selection screen is displayed, click “Install”.

• To select the components to install, select “Custom”.

• The installation begins. The screen confirming that setup is completed is displayed. Click

“Close”.

• Next, the screen confirming whether to install OLYMPUS muvee theaterPack Trial Version

is displayed. To install this software, click “Install”.

Macintosh

1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

• The CD-ROM window is displayed.

• If the CD-ROM window is not displayed, double-click the CD-ROM

icon on the desktop.

2 Double-click the “Setup” icon on the desktop.

• The OLYMPUS Master installation screen is displayed.

• Follow the on-screen instructions.

• When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed,

read the agreement and click “Continue” and then “Continue” to

proceed with the installation.

• The screen confirming that installation is completed is displayed.

• You must restart your computer before using OLYMPUS Master.

Connecting the camera to a computer

1 Make sure the camera is turned off.

• The monitor is off.

• The lens is retracted.

Connector cover

2 Connect the multi-connector on the camera to the

USB port on the computer using the provided

USB cable.

• Refer to your computer’s instruction manual to locate the

position of the USB port.

• The camera turns on automatically.

• The monitor turns on and the selection screen for the USB

connection is displayed.

Multi-connector

3 Select [PC], and press H.

USB

4 The camera is recognized by the computer.

EASY PRINT

CUSTOM PRINT

EXIT

• Windows

When you connect the camera to your computer for the first

time, the computer attempts to recognize the camera. Click

“OK” to exit the message that is displayed. The camera is

recognized as a “Removable Disk”.

SET

• Macintosh

The iPhoto program is the default application for managing digital images. When you

connect your digital camera for the first time, the iPhoto application starts automatically, so

close this application and start OLYMPUS Master.

Note

• The camera functions are disabled while the camera is connected to a computer.

• Connecting the camera to a computer via a USB hub may cause unstable operation. In this

case, do not use a hub, but connect the camera directly to the computer.

• Images cannot be transferred to your computer with OLYMPUS Master if [PC] is selected in

Step 3, Y is pressed and [MTP] is selected.

Start up the OLYMPUS Master software

Windows

1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon

Macintosh

on the desktop.

1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon

Master 2” folder.

in the “OLYMPUS

• The browse window is displayed.

• When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation, the OLYMPUS

Master initial setting screen and user registration screen are displayed before the browse

window. Follow the on-screen instructions.

To exit OLYMPUS Master

1 Click “Exit”

on any window.

• OLYMPUS Master is exited.

Displaying camera images on a computer

Downloading and saving images

1 Click “Transfer Images”

on the browse

window, and then click “From Camera”

• The window for selecting the pictures you want to transfer

from the camera is displayed. All the images in the camera are

displayed.

2 Select “New Album” and enter an album name.

3 Select the image files and click “Transfer

Images”.

• A window indicating that the download is complete is

displayed.

4 Click “Browse images now”.

• The downloaded images are displayed in the browse window.

To disconnect the camera

Card access lamp

1 Make sure that the card access lamp has

stopped blinking.

2 Make the following preparations for

disconnecting the USB cable.

Windows

Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon

in the

system tray.

Click the message that is displayed.

When a message is displayed saying that the hardware

can be ejected safely, click “OK”.

Macintosh

The trash icon changes to the eject icon when the

“Untitled” or “NO_NAME” icon on the desktop is dragged.

Drag and drop it on the eject icon.

3 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera.

Note

• Windows: When you click “Unplug or Eject Hardware”, a warning message may be

displayed. Make sure that image data is not being downloaded from the camera and that all

applications are closed. Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon again and disconnect the

cable.

Viewing still pictures and movies

1 Click the “Album” tab on the browse window

and select the album that you want to view.

• The selected album image is displayed in the thumbnail area.

Thumbnail

2 Double-click the still picture thumbnail that you

want to view.

• OLYMPUS Master switches to the image edit window and the

picture is enlarged.

• Click “Back”

to return to the browse window.

To view a movie

1 Double-click the movie thumbnail that you want to see in the browse

window.

• OLYMPUS Master switches to the edit window and the first frame of the movie is displayed.

2 To play back the movie, click “Play”

at the

bottom of the screen.

To download and save images to a computer without

using OLYMPUS Master

This camera is compatible with USB mass storage. You can connect the camera to your

computer using the USB cable provided with the camera to download and save images

without using OLYMPUS Master. The following environment is required to use the USB

cable to connect the camera to your computer.

Windows: Windows 2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/XP Professional/Vista

Macintosh: Mac OS X v10.3 or later

Note

• If your computer is running Windows Vista, you can select [PC] in Step 3 on P. 36, press Y,

and select [MTP] to use Windows Photo Gallery.

• Data transfer is not guaranteed in the following environments, even if your computer is

equipped with a USB port.

• Computers with a USB port added by means of an extension card, etc.

• Computers without a factory-installed OS and home-built computers

To increase the number of languages

Please take care that your battery is fully charged!

1 Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet.

2 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer.

3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the camera’s USB connector.

• The camera turns on automatically.

• The monitor turns on and the selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.

4 Select [PC], and press H.

5 In the browse window, select “Camera”, then “Update Camera/Add

Display Language”.

• The confirmation window for updating is displayed.

6 Click “OK”.

• The updating the camera window is displayed.

7 Click “Add Language” in the

updating camera display.

• The “Add Display Language of Camera”

window is displayed.

8 Click

and select a language.

9 Click “Add”.

• The new language is downloaded to your camera.

Please do not remove any cable or the battery while

the camera is processing.

10After the download procedure the camera

display will show “OK”. You can remove the cables and turn power off.

After restarting the camera you will be able to choose the new language

from [SET UP].

Getting to know your camera better

Shooting tips and information

Tips before you start taking pictures

The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded

The battery is not charged

• Charge the battery with the charger.

The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold

• Battery performance declines in low temperatures, and the charge may not be sufficient

to turn on the camera. Remove the battery and warm it by putting it in your pocket for a

while.

The card cannot be used

Sometimes when the contact area of the card is dirty, the camera cannot recognize the card,

and the [CARD SETUP] screen will be displayed. In this case, select [xD CARD CLEAN] and

after pressing H, take out the card, and wipe the contact area with a soft, dry cloth.

No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed

The camera is in sleep mode

• To save battery power, the camera automatically goes into sleep mode and the monitor

turns off if there is no operation for 3 minutes when the camera is turned on. No picture is

taken even if the shutter button is fully pressed in this mode. Operate the zoom lever or

other buttons to restore the camera from sleep mode before taking a picture. If the camera

is left for another 12 minutes, it automatically turns off. Press o to turn the camera

on.

The mode dial is in the position of R

• No pictures can be taken when the shooting guide is being displayed. Take pictures after

selecting the settings by following the shooting guide, or turn the mode dial and set it to a

shooting mode other than R.

The flash is charging

• Wait until the

(flash charge) mark stops blinking before taking the picture.

The date and time have not been set

The camera has been used in the same condition from the time of purchase

• No date and time have been set in the camera at the time of purchase. Set the date and

time before using the camera.

“Set the date and time” (P. 7), “X Setting the date and time” (P. 26)

The battery has been removed from the camera

• The date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the camera is

left without the battery for approximately 1 day. If the battery is in the camera for a short

period of time, the date and time setting will be reset earlier than this. Before taking

important pictures, check that the date and time settings are correct.

Shooting tips

Focusing on the subject

There are several ways to focus, depending on the subject.

When the subject is not in the center of the frame

• Place the subject in the center of the frame, lock the focus on the subject, and then

recompose your picture.

“Shutter button Shooting pictures/movies” (P. 11)

The subject is moving quickly

• Focus the camera on a point roughly the same distance away as the subject you want to

shoot (by pressing the shutter button halfway); and then recompose your picture and wait

for the subject to enter the frame.

Subjects that are difficult to focus on

• Under certain types of conditions, it is difficult to focus using auto focus. The green lamp

on the monitor lights, allowing you to check if the focus is locked.

The green lamp

blinks.

The subject cannot be

brought into focus.

Subject with low

contrast

Subject with an

extremely bright area

in the center of the

frame

Subject without

vertical lines

The green lamp lights,

but the subject cannot

be brought into focus.

Subjects at different

distances

Fast-moving subject

The subject is not in

the center of the frame

In these cases, focus (focus lock) on an object with high contrast at the same distance as

the intended subject, recompose your shot and then take the picture. If the subject has

no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using the focus lock

function by pressing the shutter button halfway, and then return the camera to the

horizontal position while keeping the button pressed halfway and take the picture.

Taking pictures without blurring

Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button gently to shoot the picture. In

addition, blurring is reduced when taking pictures in the h mode.

g “h Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization” (P. 12)

The factors that can cause the picture to blur are as follows:

• When you zoom at a high magnification to shoot the picture

• When the shutter speed is set low to shoot a dark subject

• When the flash cannot be used or a low shutter speed set shooting mode is selected.

Taking pictures without the flash

The flash fires automatically when insufficient light is available and may cause your image

to be blurry.

When taking pictures in low lights without the flash, set the flash mode to [$] (flash off).

“Y# button Flash shooting” (P. 14)

The picture is too grainy

There are several factors that can cause the picture to appear grainy.

Using the digital zoom to take close-up pictures

• With the digital zoom, part of the image is cropped and enlarged. The greater the

magnification, the grainier the picture appears.

Increasing the ISO sensitivity

• When you increase the [ISO] setting, “noise”, which appears as spots of unwanted color

or unevenness in the color, can be introduced and give the picture a grainy appearance.

This camera is equipped with a function to allow shooting at high sensitivity while

suppressing noise; however, increasing the ISO sensitivity can result in some noise,

depending on the shooting conditions.

“ISO Changing the ISO sensitivity” (P. 19)

Taking pictures with the f mode set to M, W, S or X

• When taking pictures of dark subjects using the above scene modes, the picture may

appear grainy.

“f Shooting pictures by selecting a scene mode according to the situation” (P. 12)

Taking pictures of a white beach or snow scene

• Often, bright subjects (such as snow) turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting

OF toward [+] makes the subject closer to their real shades. Conversely, when you are

shooting dark subjects, it can be effective to adjust toward [–]. Sometimes, using the flash

may not produce the brightness (exposure) that was intended.

“OF/< button Changing picture brightness (Exposure compensation)/

Printing pictures” (P. 13)

Taking pictures of a subject against backlight

• Set the flash to [#] (fill-in) to activate fill-in-flash. You can shoot a subject against backlight

without the face of the subject appearing dark. [#] is effective not only for shooting against

backlight, but also for shooting under fluorescent and other artificial lighting.

“Y# button Flash shooting” (P. 14)

• Setting OF to [+] is effective when shooting against backlight.

“OF/< button Changing picture brightness (Exposure compensation)/

Printing pictures” (P. 13)

Additional shooting tips and information

Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken

There are two ways to record the pictures you take with this camera.

Recording pictures to the internal memory

• Pictures are recorded to the internal memory, and when the number of storable still

pictures reaches 0, you connect the camera to a computer to download the pictures; and

then erase the pictures from the internal memory.

Using a card (xD-Picture Card) (optional)

• Pictures are recorded to the card when inserted in the camera. When the card is full, you

download the pictures to a computer and then either erase the pictures from the card or

use a new card.

• Pictures are not recorded to the internal memory when a card is inserted in the camera.

Pictures in the internal memory can be copied to the card using the [BACKUP] function.

“BACKUP Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card” (P. 24)

“The card” (P. 50)

Number of storable still pictures and recording length of movies

Still pictures

Number of storable still pictures

Internal memory Using a 1 GB card

With sound Without

Image quality

Image size

With sound

Without

sound

SHQ

3072 × 2304

2048 × 1536

640 × 480

254

503

256

511

SQ1

SQ2

16:9

1102

4568

1230

1142

5814

1305

1920 × 1080

Movies

Length of continuous recordable time

Internal memory Using a 1 GB card

With sound Without

Image quality

Image size

With sound

Without

sound

640 × 480

(15 frames/sec.)

17 min.

48 sec.

18 min.

11 sec.

SHQ

7 sec.

320 × 240

(15 frames/sec.)

18 sec.

20 sec.

29 min.

Using a new card

• If you use a non-Olympus card or a card used for another application, such as a computer,

use the [FORMAT] function to format the card.

“MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) Formatting the internal memory or card” (P. 24)

Lamp indicators

This camera uses several lamps to indicate the camera status.

Lamp

Status

Self-timer lamp

The lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds, blinks for

approximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is taken.

Card access lamp

Lit (red): Shooting mode

Lit (green): Playback mode

Unlit: Power is off.

Blinking (red): A picture is being recorded, the camera is reading a

movie, or images are being downloaded (when connected to a

computer).

•

Do not do any of the following while the card access lamp is

blinking. Doing so may prevent the image data from being saved

and render the internal memory or card unusable.

•

Open the battery/card compartment cover

Remove the battery and card

Connect or disconnect the AC adapter

Green lamp of the monitor Lit: The focus and exposure are locked.

Blinking: The focus is not locked.

•

Release your finger from the shutter button, re-position the AF

target mark on the subject and press the shutter button halfway

again.

Extending the useful life of the battery

• Performing any of the following operations when not actually taking pictures can deplete

the battery power.

• Repeatedly pressing the shutter button halfway

• Repeatedly using the zoom

• To save battery power, set [POWER SAVE] to [ON], or turn off the camera whenever it is

not in use.

“POWER SAVE Setting the camera to the power save mode” (P. 26)

Functions that cannot be selected from menus

• Some items may not be selectable from the menus when using the arrow pad.

• Items that cannot be set with the current shooting mode

• Items that cannot be set because of an item that has already been set: [%] and [#],

etc.

• Some functions cannot be used when there is no card in the camera.

[PANORAMA]/[PRINT ORDER]/[FORMAT]/[BACKUP]

Selecting the optimal image quality

A record mode expresses a combination of desired image size and compression level. Use

the following examples to help determine the optimal image quality when shooting.

To print large images on full-size paper/To edit and process images on a computer

• [SHQ] or [HQ]

To print A4 (11.7×8.5 in.)/postcard-size images

• [SQ1]

To send as an e-mail attachment or post on a web site

• [SQ2]

To express the broadness of a subject such as landscapes/To view pictures on a

wide-screen television.

• [16:9]

“IMAGE QUALITY Changing the image quality” (P. 18)

To return the settings of functions to default settings

• To return the changed shooting settings to default settings while shooting, set [RESET] to

[YES].

“RESET Changing the shooting functions back to default settings” (P. 19)

• All shooting settings except for P mode, [IMAGE QUALITY] and the selected scene mode

return to default settings when the camera is turned off.

Playback tips

Playing back pictures in the internal memory

• When a card has been inserted in the camera, the pictures in the internal memory cannot

be played back. Pull out the card before operating the camera.

Quickly displaying a desired picture

• Press the zoom lever to the W-side to display the pictures as thumbnails (index display).

“Zoom lever Zooming while shooting/Close-up playback” (P. 15)

Erasing sound recorded to still pictures

• Once sound is added to a picture, it is not possible to erase the sound. In this case, make

a re-recording with silence.

“R Adding sound to still pictures” (P. 22)

Viewing pictures on a computer

Viewing the entire picture on a computer screen

The size of the picture displayed on a computer screen changes depending on the computer

settings. When the monitor setting is 1,024 × 768 and you are using Internet Explorer to view

a picture with an image size of 2,048 × 1,536 at 100%; the entire picture cannot be viewed

without scrolling. There are several ways you can view the entire picture on the computer

screen.

View the picture using image browsing software

• Install the OLYMPUS Master 2 software from the provided CD-ROM.

Change the monitor setting

• The icons on the computer desktop may be rearranged. For details of changing the

settings on your computer, refer to the computer’s instruction manual.

When you get an error message on the camera...

Monitor indication

Possible cause

Corrective action

There is a problem with the This card cannot be used. Insert a new

card.

CARD ERROR

Writing to the card is

prohibited.

The recorded image has been protected

(read-only) on a computer. Download the

image to a computer and cancel the read-

only setting.

WRITE PROTECT

The internal memory has no Insert a card or erase unwanted data.

available memory and Before erasing, backup the data of

cannot store any new data. important pictures using the card or

download such pictures to a computer.

MEMORY FULL

Monitor indication

Possible cause

Corrective action

The card has no available

memory and cannot store

any new data.

Replace the card or erase unwanted data.

Before erasing, download important

pictures to a computer.

CARD FULL

There are no pictures in the The internal memory or the card contains

internal memory or on the

card.

no pictures.

Record pictures.

NO PICTURE

There is a problem with the Use image processing software to view the

selected picture and it

cannot be played back on

this camera.

picture on a computer. If that cannot be

done, the image file is damaged.

PICTURE ERROR

The battery/card

Close the battery/card compartment cover.

compartment cover is open.

CARD-COVER

OPEN

The battery is empty.

Charge the battery.

BATTERY EMPTY

• Select [xD CARD CLEAN], and press

H. Take out the card and wipe the

contact area with a soft, dry cloth.

• Select [FORMAT] [YES] and press

H. All data on the card is erased.

C A R D S E T U P

The card is not being

recognized by the camera.

Or, the card is not formatted.

xD CARD CLEAN

FORMAT

SET

There is an error in the

internal memory.

Select [MEMORY FORMAT]

press H. All data in the internal memory is

erased.

[YES] and

M E M O RY S E T U P

POWER OFF

MEMORY FORMAT

SET

The camera is not

connected to the computer

or the printer correctly.

Disconnect the camera and connect it

again correctly.

NO CONNECTION

NO PAPER

There is no paper in the

printer.

Load some paper into the printer.

The printer has run out of

ink.

Replace the ink cartridge in the printer.

NO INK

The paper is jammed.

Remove the jammed paper.

JAMMED

The printer’s paper tray has Do not operate the printer while changing

been removed or the printer settings on the camera.

has been operated while

SETTINGS

CHANGED

changing settings on the

camera.

There is a problem with the Turn off the camera and printer. Check the

printer and/or camera.

printer and remedy any problems before

turning the power on again.

PRINT ERROR

Pictures recorded on other

cameras may not be printed

on this camera.

Use a computer to print.

CANNOT PRINT

Functions available in shooting modes and scenes

Some functions cannot be set in certain shooting modes. For more details, refer to the table

below.

Functions available in shooting modes

Shooting mode

Ref.

Page

Function

–

P. 14

P. 15

P. 13

P. 18

P. 19

P. 20

–

Zoom

–

IMAGE QUALITY

ISO

–

R (still picture)

R (movie)

PANORAMA

–

*1 Shooting mode is fixed at [&].

*2 [IMAGE QUALITY] is fixed at [640 × 480].

Appendix

Camera care

Cleaning the camera

Exterior:

• Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and

wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used

the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and wrung well.

Monitor:

• Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

Lens:

• Blow dust off the lens with a commercial blower, then wipe gently with a lens cleaner.

Battery/Charger:

• Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.

Note

• Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or chemically treated cloth.

• Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty.

Storage

• When storing the camera for extended periods, remove the battery, AC adapter and card, and

keep in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated.

• Periodically, insert the battery and test the camera functions.

Note

• Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemical products are handled since this may

result in corrosion.

Battery and charger

( This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B/LI-40B). No other type of batteries

can be used.

( Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used.

( During the conditions described below, power is consumed continuously and the battery

becomes exhausted quickly.

• The zoom is used repeatedly.

• The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly in shooting mode, activating the auto focus.

• A picture is displayed on the monitor for an extended period of time.

• The camera is connected to a computer or printer.

( Using an exhausted battery may cause the camera to turn off without displaying the battery

level warning.

( The rechargeable battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery fully

with the LI-40C charger before use.

( The provided rechargeable battery usually takes approximately 5 hours to charge.

( This camera uses a charger specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of charger.

Using your charger and AC adapter abroad

( The charger and AC adapter can be used in most home electrical sources within the range of

100 V to 240 V AC (50/60Hz) around the world. However, depending on the country or area you

are in, the AC wall outlet may be shaped differently and the charger and AC adapter may require

a plug adapter to match the wall outlet. For details, ask at your local electrical shop or travel

agent.

( Do not use travel voltage converters as they could damage your charger and AC adapter.

Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world

A Type

B Type

BF Type

B3 Type

C Type

SE Type

O Type

(American Type) (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) (CEE Type) (CEE Type) (Oceania Type)

The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart.

Depending on the area, different types of plugs and supply voltages are used.

Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used.

- For only the United States

Use a UL Listed, 1.8 - 3 m (6 - 10 ft), Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, AWG no. 18 power supply cord, rated for

125 V 7 A, with a non-polarized NEMA 1-15P plug rated for 125 V 15 A".

Europe

North America

Countries/Regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type

Austria

Belgium

Czech

230

220

230

220

230

220

230

220

230

220

127/230

230

240

C/BF

Canada

USA

120

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Central America

Countries/Regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type

Bahamas

Costa Rica

Cuba

Dominican (rep)

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Jamaica

120/240

110

110/220

110

120

110

120/127

A/C

Italy

Luxemburg

Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Russia

Slovak

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Mexico

Nicaragua 120/240

Panama 110/220

South America

Countries/Regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type

Argentina

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Peru

Venezuela

220

127/220

220

120

220

C/BF/O

A/C

120

Asia

Countries/Regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type

Middle East

China

Hong Kong 200/220

India

Indonesia

Japan

220

Countries/Regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type

Iran

Iraq

220

230

C/BF

230/240

127/230

Israel

Saudi

Arabia

Turkey

UAE

100

50/60

127/220

A/C/BF

Korea (rep)

Malaysia

Philippines 220/230

Singapore

Taiwan

Thailand

Vietnam

220

240

A/C

C/BF

A/C

220

240

C/BF

230

110

220

Africa

Countries/Regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type

Algeria

Congo (dem)

Egypt

Ethiopia

Kenya

Nigeria

South Africa 220/230

Tanzania

Tunisia

127/220

220

240

Oceania

Countries/Regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type

Australia

New Zealand

C/BF

240

230/240

230

220

Useful use of the accessories

The card

Pictures can be recorded on the optional card.

The internal memory and card are the camera’s media for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera.

Pictures recorded to the internal memory or card can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a

computer.

Unlike portable storage media, the internal memory cannot be removed or exchanged.

The number of recordable pictures can be increased by using a card with a larger capacity.

Index area

You can use this space to write the contents of the card.

Contact area

The part where the data transferred from the camera enters the card.

Do not touch this area directly.

Compatible cards

xD-Picture Card (16MB – 2GB) (Type H/M, Standard)

Using the internal memory or card

You can confirm on the monitor whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and

playback operations.

Shooting mode

Playback mode

3072 2304

F2.7 1/1000 0.0

[ ]

ISO 400

’07.12.10 12 30

100 0004

[

]

HQ 3072 2304

Memory indicator

[IN]: Internal memory

[xD]: Card

Note

• Do not open the battery/card compartment cover while the card access lamp is blinking, as

the lamp is indicating that it is reading or writing data. Doing so may damage the data in the

internal memory or the card and render the internal memory or card unusable.

AC adapter

An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer

or when running a slideshow for a long period of time.

Do not use any other AC adapter with this camera.

Note

• Do not remove or load the battery or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera

is on or the camera is connected to the other equipment. Doing so could affect the camera’s

internal settings or functions.

• Be sure to read the instruction manual for the AC adapter.

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.

An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important

operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with

the product.

If the product is used without observing the information given under this

symbol, serious injury or death may result.

DANGER

If the product is used without observing the information given under this

symbol, injury or death may result.

WARNING

CAUTION

If the product is used without observing the information given under this

symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or loss of

valuable data may result.

WARNING!

TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER DISASSEMBLE,

EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY

ENVIRONMENT.

General Precautions

Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save all

manuals and documentation for future reference.

Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth

for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solvent to clean

this product.

Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories

recommended by Olympus.

Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the

weatherproofing sections.

Location — To avoid damage to the product, mount the product securely on a stable tripod, stand,

or bracket.

Power Source — Connect this product only to the power source described on the product label.

Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using an AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet

immediately.

Foreign Objects — To avoid personal injury, never insert a metal object into the product.

Heat — Never use or store this product near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register,

stove, or any type of equipment or appliance that generates heat, including stereo amplifiers.

Handling the Camera

WARNING

( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.

( Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children, etc.) at

close range.

• You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too

close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision.

( Keep young children and infants away from the camera.

• Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants to prevent

the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury:

• Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation.

• Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts.

• Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child.

• Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera.

( Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera.

( Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.

( Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing.

CAUTION

( Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors,

noise, or smoke around it.

• Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may cause a fire or burn your hands.

( Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands.

( Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject to extremely

high temperatures.

• Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera to

catch fire. Do not use the charger or AC adapter if it is covered (such as a blanket). This could

cause overheating, resulting in fire.

( Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a low-temperature burn.

• When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in a low-temperature burn.

Pay attention to the following:

• When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you hold on to the camera in this

state, a low-temperature burn may be caused.

• In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the camera’s body

may be lower than the environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when handling

the camera in cold temperatures.

( Be careful with the strap.

• Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera. It could easily catch on stray objects -

and cause serious damage.

Battery Handling Precautions

Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning,

exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.

DANGER

• The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified

charger. Do not use any other chargers.

• Never heat or incinerate batteries.

• Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with

any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.

• Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high

temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc.

• To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructions

regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way, by

soldering, etc.

• If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and

seek medical attention immediately.

• Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally swallows a battery,

seek medical attention immediately.

WARNING

• Keep batteries dry at all times.

• To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion, use only batteries

recommended for use with this product.

• Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions.

• If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging them

and do not use them.

• Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.

• If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during

operation, stop using the camera.

• If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the affected area

with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attention

immediately.

• Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.

CAUTION

• Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks, discoloration, warping, or any other

abnormality.

• The battery may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, do not remove it

immediately after using the camera.

• Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period.

Caution for Usage Environment

• To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the

places listed below, no matter if in use or storage:

• Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through extreme changes. Direct

sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifiers.

• In sandy or dusty environments.

• Near flammable items or explosives.

• In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain. When using products with weatherproof

designs, read their manuals as well.

• In places prone to strong vibrations.

• Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations.

• When mounted on a tripod, adjust the position of the camera with the tripod head. Do not twist

the camera.

• Do not touch electric contacts on cameras.

• Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun. This may cause lens or shutter curtain

damage, color failure, ghosting on the CCD, or may possibly cause fires.

• Do not push or pull severely on the lens.

• Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the battery. Select a cool, dry location for

storage to prevent condensation or mold from forming inside the camera. After storage, test the

camera by turning it on and pressing the shutter release button to make sure that it is operating

normally.

• Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera’s manual.

Battery Handling Precautions

• This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery.

For safe and proper use, read the battery’s instruction manual carefully before using it.

• If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may result. Wipe the battery

well with a dry cloth before use.

• Always charge a battery when using it for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period.

• When operating the camera with battery power at low temperatures, try to keep the camera and

spare battery as warm as possible. A battery that has run down at low temperatures may be

restored after it is warmed at room temperature.

• The number of pictures you can take may vary depending on the shooting conditions or battery.

• Before going on a long trip, and especially before traveling abroad, purchase extra batteries. A

recommended battery may be difficult to obtain while traveling.

• Please recycle batteries to help save our planet’s resources. When you throw away dead

batteries, be sure to cover their terminals and always observe local laws and regulations.

LCD Monitor

• Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become vague, resulting in a playback

mode failure or damage to the LCD monitor.

• A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the monitor, but this is not a malfunction.

• When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the edges may appear zigzagged on the

monitor. This is not a malfunction; it will be less noticeable in playback mode.

• In places subject to low temperatures, the LCD monitor may take a long time to turn on or its color

may change temporarily. When using the camera in extremely cold places, it is a good idea to

occasionally place it in a warm place. An LCD monitor exhibiting poor performance due to low

temperatures will recover in normal temperatures.

• The LCD used for the monitor is made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or

bright spots of light may appear constantly on the LCD monitor. Due to its characteristics or the

angle at which you are viewing the monitor, the spot may not be uniform in color and brightness.

This is not a malfunction.

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 data.

Disclaimer of Warranty

• Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or concerning

any content of these written materials or software, and in no event shall be liable for any implied

warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose or for any consequential,

incidental or indirect damages (including but not limited to damages for loss of business profits,

business interruption and loss of business information) arising from the use or inability to use

these written materials or software or equipment. Some countries do not allow the exclusion or

limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitations may not

apply to you.

• Olympus reserves all rights to this manual.

Warning

Unauthorized photographing or use of copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws.

Olympus assumes no responsibility for unauthorized photographing, use or other acts that infringe

upon the rights of copyright owners.

in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording or the

use of any type of information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of

Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written

materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein.

Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of this publication or software without

obligation or advance notice.

FCC Notice

• Radio and Television Interference

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s

authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 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:

- 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 modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to

operate it.

For customers in North and South America

For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number

Trade Name

:FE-290/X-825

:OLYMPUS

Responsible Party :

Address

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PA 18034-0610, U.S.A.

Telephone Number :484-896-5000

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 two

conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference.

(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing

Equipment Regulations.

Trademarks

• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.

• xD-Picture Card™ is a trademark.

• All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their

respective owners.

• The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the “Design Rule for Camera

File System/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology

Industries Association (JEITA).

SPECIFICATIONS

(Camera

Product type

Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)

Recording system

Still pictures

Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for

Camera File system (DCF))

Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image

Matching III, PictBridge

Applicable standards

Sound with still pictures

Movies

Memory

Wave format

AVI Motion JPEG

Internal memory

xD-Picture Card (16 MB – 2 GB) (Type H/M, Standard)

7,100,000 pixels

1/2.5" CCD (primary color filter),

7,400,000 pixels (gross)

Number of effective pixels

Image pickup device

Lens

Olympus lens 4.55 to 18.2 mm, f2.7 to 5.4

(equivalent to 28 to 112 mm on a 35 mm camera)

Photometric system

Shutter speed

Shooting range

Center-weighted metering

1 to 1/2000 sec.

0.4 m (1.3 ft.) to ) (W), 0.6 m (2.0 ft.) to ) (T) (normal)

0.2 m (0.7 ft.) to ) (W), 0.35 m (1.1 ft.) to ) (T) (macro mode)

0.05 m (0.2 ft.) to ) (super macro mode)

Monitor

3.0" TFT color LCD display, 230,000 pixels

DC-IN jack, USB connector, A/V OUT jack (multi-connector)

2000 up to 2099

Outer connector

Automatic calendar system

Operating environment

Temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation)/

-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage)

Humidity

Power supply

30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage)

One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B/LI-40B) or specified AC

adapter

Dimensions

Weight

97.7 mm (W) × 55.7 mm (H) × 26.5 mm (D)

(3.8 × 2.2 × 1.0 in.)

(excluding protrusions)

142 g (5.0 oz) without battery and card

(Lithium ion battery (LI-42B)

Product type

Lithium ion rechargeable battery

DC 3.7 V

740 mAh

Standard voltage

Standard capacity

Battery life

Approx. 300 full charges (varies on usage)

Operating environment

Temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (charging)/

-10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) (operation)/

-20°C to 35°C (-4°F to 95°F) (storage)

Dimensions

Weight

31.5 × 39.5 × 6 mm (1.2 × 1.5 × 0.2 in.)

Approx. 15 g (0.5 oz)

(Battery charger (LI-40C)

Power requirements

AC 100 to 240 V (50 to 60 Hz)

3.2 VA (100 V) to 5.0 VA (240 V)

DC 4.2 V, 200 mA

Output

Charging time

Operating environment

Temperature

Approx. 5 hours

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation)/

-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage)

Dimensions

Weight

62 × 23 × 90 mm (2.4 × 0.9 × 3.5 in.)

Approx. 65 g (2.3 oz)

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

Names of Parts

Camera

o button

gP. 11

Shutter button

gP. 11

Speaker

Zoom lever

gP. 15

Strap eyelet

gP. 3

Flash

gP. 14

Microphone

Self-timer lamp

gP. 14

Connector cover/Multi-connector/

DC-IN jack

Lens

gP. 26, 27, 36

Card access lamp gP. 37, 44, 50

K button (Shooting) q button (Playback)

Monitor gP. 25

gP. 11

gP. 12

Mode dial

gP. 12

OF/< button (Exposure

Compensation/Print)

gP. 13

Arrow pad (ONXY)

gP. 13

Y# button (Flash mode)

gP. 14

H button (OK)

gP. 13

NY button (Self-timer)

gP. 14

X& button

(Macro mode)

/S button (Backlight boost/

Erase) gP. 14

gP. 14

Battery/card compartment cover

gP. 4

m button

gP. 14

Tripod socket

Monitor Symbols & Icons

(Shooting Mode

1 2

1000 F2.7 +2.0

+2.0

ISO

400

2304

3072×

00:36

Movies

Still pictures

Item

Indications

Ref. Page

P. 11

P. 14

P. 9

Shooting mode

Self-timer

P, P, B, F, U, A, C etc.

Shutter speed

Aperture value

1 – 1/2000

F2.7, etc.

P. 9

Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0

P. 13

–

Battery check

Green lamp

e = full power, f = charge the battery

{ = Auto Focus Lock

P. 9, 11

P. 40

Flash standby

Camera movement

warning/flash charge

(Lit)

(Blinks)

Silent mode

P. 20

P. 19

P. 14

10 ISO

ISO100, ISO400, etc.

11 Macro mode

Super macro mode

12 Image quality

13 Image size

SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2, 16:9

P. 18

P. 9

3072 × 2304, 2048 × 1536, 640 × 480 etc.

14 AF target mark

[

]

15 Number of storable still

pictures

P. 9

Remaining recording time 00:36

P. 13

P. 50

16 Current memory

[IN] (Recording pictures to the internal memory),

[xD] (Recording pictures to the card)

17 Sound record

18 Flash mode

P. 19

P. 14

!, #, $

(Playback Mode

3072 2304

320 240

F2.7 1/1000 +2.0

’07.12.10 12 30

100 0004

ISO 400

’07

12.10 12 30

100 0004

00 00 00 36

Still pictures

Movies

Item

Indications

e = full power, f = charge the battery

Ref. Page

–

Battery check

Current memory

[IN] (Playing back the picture in the internal memory), P. 50

[xD] (Playing back the picture in the card)

Print reservation/Number <×10

of prints

P. 30

Movie

P. 21

P. 19

P. 21

P. 18

P. 13

P. 19

P. 26

Sound record

Protect

Image quality

Image size

SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2, 16:9

3072 × 2304, 2048 × 1536, 640 × 480 etc.

Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0

ISO ISO100, ISO400, etc.

10 Date and time

11 File number

’07.12.10 12:30

M 100-0004

–

12 Number of frames

Elapsed time/Total

recording time

–

00:00/00:36

P. 21

13 Shutter speed

14 Aperture value

15 Silent mode

1 – 1/2000

F2.7, etc.

P. 9

P. 20

Index

K/q ....................................................... 25

h (AUTO) ........................................ 6, 12

/S button (backlight boost/erase)... 10, 14

Y# button (flash mode) ........................... 14

X& button (macro)................................... 14

H button (OK)..................................... 13, 16

q button (Playback mode)................. 10, 12

OF/< button (exposure

compensation/print) ........................ 13, 28

NY button (self-timer).............................. 14

K button (Shooting mode)....................... 11

h (D IMAGE STABILIZATION) .......... 6, 12

E (LANDSCAPE)................................. 6, 12

n (MOVIE) ......................................... 11, 13

R (movie)................................................... 19

B (PORTRAIT)..................................... 6, 12

R (still picture) ........................................... 19

16:9............................................................ 18

ERASE................................................ 10, 23

Error messages......................................... 45

Exposure compensation F ...................... 42

File name ............................................ 26, 29

Fill-in flash # ............................................ 14

FIREWORKS X....................................... 12

Flash ......................................................... 14

Flash charge ............................................. 40

Flash mode #........................................... 14

Flash off $............................................... 14

Focus ........................................ 9, 11, 41, 44

Focus lock................................................. 11

Format....................................................... 24

FORMAT................................................... 24

Green lamp ............................... 9, 11, 41, 44

R (Shooting guide)......................... 6, 13

ALL ERASE............................................... 23

ALL INDEX ................................................ 29

ALL PRINT ................................................ 29

All-frame reservation U ........................... 32

Aperture value ....................................... 9, 11

Arrow pad (ONXY)...................... 6, 13, 16

AUCTION i............................................. 12

AUTO (ISO)............................................... 19

Auto flash AUTO ....................................... 14

Auto focus.................................................. 41

AV cable ................................................ 3, 26

HQ............................................................. 18

IMAGE QUALITY................................ 18, 44

Image size................................................. 18

Index display G....................................... 15

INDOOR N.............................................. 12

Internal memory...................... 24, 43, 45, 50

ISO............................................................ 19

Lens .............................................. 11, 48, 59

Lithium ion battery................................... 3, 4

Low compression...................................... 18

BACKUP.................................................... 24

Battery ................................................... 4, 48

Battery charger...................................... 4, 48

Battery check............................................. 60

BEEP......................................................... 25

BEHIND GLASS P .................................. 12

Macro mode & ......................................... 14

MEMORY FORMAT.................................. 24

m button....................................... 14, 16

Menu................................................... 16, 17

Microphone ......................................... 19, 59

Mode dial .............................................. 6, 12

Monitor.......................................... 11, 25, 60

Monitor brightness adjustment s........... 25

MOVIE PLAY ............................................ 21

MULTI PRINT............................................ 29

Multi-connector ............................. 26, 27, 36

MY FAVORITE.......................................... 22

CAMERA MENU........................................ 19

CANDLE W .............................................. 12

Card..................................................... 43, 50

Card access lamp.......................... 37, 44, 50

Close-up playback U................................ 15

Compression ............................................. 18

Connector cover .................................. 26, 36

CUISINE V................................................ 12

CUSTOM PRINT ....................................... 28

NTSC ........................................................ 26

Number of storable still pictures................ 43

Date and time X ........................... 7, 26, 40

Digital zoom......................................... 13, 15

Direct printing ............................................ 27

DOCUMENTS d ...................................... 12

DPOF......................................................... 30

OLYMPUS Master............................... 33, 36

Operation guide .................................. 16, 28

Optical zoom....................................... 13, 15

EASY PRINT ............................................. 27

P.................................................................. 6

PAL............................................................ 26

PANORAMA .............................................. 20

PC........................................................ 33, 36

PictBridge .................................................. 27

Picture rotation y...................................... 22

PIXEL MAPPING....................................... 25

Playback mode q .................. 10, 12, 15, 61

Playback mode menu q .......................... 20

Playback on a TV....................................... 26

Playing time/Total recording time .............. 21

POWER SAVE........................................... 26

o button ....................................... 6, 11

Press completely ......................................... 9

Press halfway .............................................. 9

PRINT ORDER.......................................... 29

PRINT ORDER <..................................... 24

Print settings.............................................. 30

Printing pictures......................................... 27

Protect 0................................................ 21

Top menu.................................................. 16

Tripod socket............................................. 59

USB cable ................................. 3, 27, 33, 37

VIDEO OUT .............................................. 26

VOLUME............................................. 21, 25

Warning sound 8 .................................... 25

xD-Picture Card................................... 20, 50

Zoom......................................................... 15

Zoom lever ................................................ 15

Recording movies with or without

sound R ................................................ 19

Recording R .............................................. 22

Recording sound with still pictures R ........ 19

Red-eye reduction flash ! ..................... 14

Remaining recording time.......................... 43

RESET................................................. 19, 45

RESIZE...................................................... 22

f (Scene).................................. 6, 12, 19

SEL. IMAGE .............................................. 23

Selecting a language W ....................... 24

SELF PORTRAIT R................................. 12

Self-timer lamp..................................... 14, 44

Self-timer Y .............................................. 14

SETUP menu............................................. 24

Shooting mode......................... 11, 15, 47, 60

Shooting movies n............................. 11, 13

Shooting still pictures................................. 11

SHQ........................................................... 18

Shutter button ........................................ 9, 11

SHUTTER SOUND.................................... 25

Shutter speed ........................................ 9, 11

SILENT MODE U ............................... 19, 20

Single-frame playback ............................... 15

Single-frame reservation <....................... 31

Sleep mode................................................ 40

SLIDESHOW ....................................... 21, 23

Speaker ..................................................... 59

SPORT j ................................................ 12

SQ1............................................................ 18

SQ2............................................................ 18

STANDARD............................................... 27

Standard compression............................... 18

Strap ............................................................ 3

SUNSET S .............................................. 12

Super macro mode % .............................. 14

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