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BASIC MANUAL
MANUEL DE BASE
MANUAL BÁSICO
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
Digital Camera
Appareil photo numérique
Cámara digital
ESPAÑOL
IR-500
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00E Adam .book Page 2 Wednesday, October 27, 2004 6:21 PM For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Product Name :Digital Camera Model Number :IR-500 Trade Name :OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Address :Two Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058 U.S.A. Telephone Number :1-631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follow
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O K 00E Adam .book Page 3 Wednesday, October 27, 2004 6:21 PM Introduction Introduction The reference manuals for this camera consist of the following three guides. To ensure correct and safe use of the camera, please read the manuals before using the camera and refer to them whenever necessary during use. Quick Start Guide Contains instructions for basic operations to use the camera immediately after purchase. * * Basic Manual (this manual) Contains instructions for setup and some for bas
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00E Adam .book Page 4 Wednesday, October 27, 2004 6:21 PM Introduction The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. Contact an authorized Olympus service center in the enclosed Authorized Distributors List with the product name and model number for the latest information. While every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual, if you find any errors, omissions, or points which are unclear, please contact an authorized Olympus service center. The conten
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POWER OK OK O PE N 00E Adam .book Page 5 Wednesday, October 27, 2004 6:21 PM What can I do with the camera? What can I do with the camera? When shooting Retracting display for LCD and lens protection and easy portability Easy self-shooting with the multi- swing display (in self-portrait mode g page 31) Shoot subjects from high or low angles, adjusting the angle of the multi-swing display. Sharp images ensured with the image stabilizer feature A choice of 17 shooting modes for any sit
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00E Adam .book Page 6 Wednesday, October 27, 2004 6:21 PM Table of contents Table of contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 What can I do with the camera? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Read this first 7 Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Read this first 00E Adam .book Page 7 Wednesday, October 27, 2004 6:21 PM For safe use of this product Read this first For safe use of this product Be sure to read this section for correct and safe use of the product before you start using the product. Various symbols are used to warn of hazards to yourself and others and prevent damage to property through misuse of the camera. The symbols and their meanings are explained below. This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions
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Read this first 00E Adam .book Page 8 Wednesday, October 27, 2004 6:21 PM For safe use of this product Avoid prolonged contact with the camera, AC adapter, and cradle while charging. The camera and cradle become hot during charging. Also the camera becomes hot during continued use with the specified AC adapter. Prolonged contact with the camera during use could result in low temperature burns. Do not use or store the camera for a long time in an environment where there is a lot of dus
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Read this first 00E Adam .book Page 9 Wednesday, October 27, 2004 6:21 PM For safe use of this product Do not leave the camera in places of high temperature. Doing so could result in deterioration of parts or fire. Do not cover the AC adapter or cradle with anything such as a cloth or blanket when in use. This may cause overheating, resulting in fire. Use only the specified AC adapter. Use of an unauthorized adapter may result in damage or malfunction of the camera or power source, lea
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Read this first 00E Adam .book Page 10 Wednesday, October 27, 2004 6:21 PM For safe use of this product Conditions for use of the product This camera contains precision electronic parts. Avoid using or leaving the camera for long periods of time in the following places as this could result in failure or malfunction. - Places of high temperature and high humidity or where the temperature and humidity fluctuate greatly, such as in direct sunlight, on the beach in summer, in a car with the
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Read this first 00E Adam .book Page 11 Wednesday, October 27, 2004 6:21 PM For safe use of this product Precautions regarding the monitor Do not apply excessive pressure to the monitor. This may cause smears, prevent pictures from being played back properly, or damage the monitor. Should the monitor break, avoid getting any of the liquid crystal in your mouth. If it gets on your hands or feet or on your clothing, wash it off immediately with soap and water. Lines, like strips of light,
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Read this first 00E Adam .book Page 12 Wednesday, October 27, 2004 6:21 PM For safe use of this product About the AC adapter Caution Use only the supplied AC adapter. Use the AC adapter within the specified range of voltage. The AC adapter is for indoor use only. Be sure to turn off the camera before you disconnect the cables from the terminals or electrical outlet. Failure to do so could affect the camera’s internal image data, settings or functions. The AC adapter may become warm
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Read this first 00E Adam .book Page 13 Wednesday, October 27, 2004 6:21 PM For safe use of this product Warning When you store or use the battery, keep the battery out of the reach of children. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. Do not wet the battery. Do not immerse the battery in water or in the sea. Do not expose the battery to strong impacts or damage the battery. Discontinue use immediately should you notice anything unusual such as le
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Read this first 00E Adam .book Page 14 Wednesday, October 27, 2004 6:21 PM For safe use of this product Precautions for handling the picture card Warning Keep out of the reach of children. Failure to do so may cause accidental swallowing. Caution The picture card is a precision electronic device. Do not bend it or subject it to impact. And keep it away from static electricity. The data stored on the card is saved in a nonvolatile semiconductor memory, but it can be accidentally destro
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Read this first OPEN OPEN OK QUICK VIEW POWER 00E Adam .book Page 15 Wednesday, October 27, 2004 6:21 PM Names of parts Names of parts Digital camera The illustrations below show the camera with the multi-swing display turned 360 degrees. A C D B E F G H M N O I J P Q K R S T L U EN-15
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Read this first 00E Adam .book Page 16 Wednesday, October 27, 2004 6:21 PM Names of parts Cradle V Bottom view W X A/V OUT (MONO) - + Y USB DC IN 5V Z! Number Name of part Number Name of part A Shutter button O Mode dial B Self-timer lamp P Speaker C Zoom lever (W/T) (G/U) Q Strap eyelect D Lens R Menu button p E Flash S Arrow pad a(Y)/b(&)/c(z)/ d(#) F Microphone T OK button 9 G Cradle connector U Erase button S H Power lamp V Camera connector dial I Power switch W Camera connector J Monitor
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Read this first 00E Adam .book Page 17 Wednesday, October 27, 2004 6:21 PM About the battery and card About the battery and card About the battery The Olympus LI-12B (supplied) or LI-10B lithium ion battery can be used with this camera. Do not use any other type of battery. The battery is not fully charged when the camera is purchased. Charge the battery using the supplied cradle before using the camera. For details, see “Charging the battery” (g page 33) of the Reference Manual (CD-ROM).
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S S SC C CE E EN N NE E E Read this first V V VIIIV V VIIID D D P P P-A -A -AU U UT T TO O O OPEN O OK K Q Q Q V V VU U U IIIE E E IIIC C C W W WK K K 00E Adam .book Page 18 Wednesday, October 27, 2004 6:21 PM How to use the multi-swing display How to use the multi-swing display You can shoot at various angles by turning the multi-swing display. Determine the desired angle of the multi-swing display while watching the monitor, then take a picture. Turn the multi-swing display 360 degrees fo
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Shooting/Viewing operations 00E Adam .book Page 19 Wednesday, October 27, 2004 6:21 PM Subjects that are difficult to focus on using the AF (Auto Focus) Shooting/Viewing operations Subjects that are difficult to focus on using the AF (Auto Focus) This camera’s auto focus feature brings the subject into focus automatically. However, under certain conditions, the auto focus may not function effectively. Try the following methods if the subject is difficult to focus on. Difficult to focus sub
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Shooting/Viewing operations 00E Adam .book Page 20 Wednesday, October 27, 2004 6:21 PM Recomposing the shot after locking the focus (Focus Lock) Recomposing the shot after locking the focus (Focus Lock) When the subject you want to focus on is out of the AF target mark (not in the center of the monitor), lock the focus and take the picture as explained below. This is called Focus Lock. 1 Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on. AF target mark 4 4M M Tip When shooting
