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DIGITAL CAMERA
ENGLISH
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Shoot and Play!
FRANÇAIS
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ESPAÑOL
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DEUTSCH
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Basic
Manual
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d4247_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 2 Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:24 PM • 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. • This manual explains shooting and playback basics. For details on functions, read the advanced manual. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. • We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your
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d4247_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 3 Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:24 PM Manual Contents Safety Precautions....................................................... 4 Weatherproof feature..................................................11 UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS...................12 CHARGING THE BATTERY .............................14 En INSERTING THE BATTERY AND CARD..............16 TURNING THE CAMERA ON ...........................20 TAKING A PICTURE.....................................
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d4247_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 4 Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:24 PM Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. Lightning flash with an arrowhead, enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated voltage points inside the product which could cause a serious electrical shock. An e
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d4247_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 5 Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:24 PM Safety Precautions Location — To avoid damage to the product and prevent personal injury, never place this product on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table or cart. Mount only on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket. Follow the instructions that describe how to safely mount the product, and use only the mounting devices recommended by the manufacturer. Power Sources — Connect this product only to the power sour
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d4247_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 6 Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:24 PM Safety Precautions Damage Requiring Service — If you notice any of the conditions described below while using a specified AC adapter, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel: a) Liquid has been spilled onto the product or some other object has fallen into the product. b) The product has been exposed to water. c) The product does not operate normally despite following oper
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d4247_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 7 Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:24 PM Safety Precautions ( 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
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d4247_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 8 Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:24 PM Safety Precautions ( Do not use the camera with wet hands. • To avoid dangerous electrical shock, 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). T
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d4247_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 9 Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:24 PM Safety Precautions Battery handling precautions Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns. DANGER • This 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
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d4247_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 10 Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:24 PM Safety Precautions 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. En 10
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d4247_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 11 Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:24 PM Weatherproof feature This camera is weatherproof, but it cannot be used underwater. Olympus will not assume any responsibility for malfunction of the camera caused by water getting inside as a result of misuse by the user. The camera is weatherproof and is not damaged by water spray from any direction. Observe the following precautions when using the camera. Do not wash the Do not drop the Do not take pictures
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d4247_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 12 Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:24 PM UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS If you find any contents missing or damaged, please contact your retailer. Card Digital Camera Strap En LI-30B Lithium Ion Battery LI-30C Lithium Ion USB Cable Battery Charger AV Cable OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM Basic Manual (this manual) Advanced Manual Warranty Card Registration card (CD-ROM) Contents vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. 12
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d4247_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 13 Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:24 PM UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS Attaching the strap Attach the strap as shown. 1 En Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. Note Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily catch on stray objects, causing injury or damage. Do not swing the camera around by the strap or pull the strap with excessive force as this may cause the strap to break. Attach the strap correctly as shown
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d4247_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 14 Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:24 PM CHARGING THE BATTERY The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery fully with the LI-30C charger before use. Note There are two types of the LI-30C battery charger, one is “AC cable type” and the other is “plug-in type.” Depending on the region where you purchased the camera, the included battery charger type differs. We explain here how to use the AC cable type battery charger as
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d4247_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 15 Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:24 PM CHARGING THE BATTERY Note This camera uses an Olympus LI-30B lithium ion battery. No other type of battery can be used. Use only the specified charger. Battery life varies depending on shooting conditions, etc. The charger can be used within the range of AC100V to AC240V (50/60Hz). When using the charger abroad, you may need a plug adapter to convert the plug to the shape of the AC wall outlet. For details, a
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d4247_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 16 Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:24 PM INSERTING THE BATTERY AND CARD Make sure the camera is off. 1 Lens barrier closed Monitor off Lamp off Open the battery compartment/connector cover. 2 En Battery compartment/ connector cover Press and hold the button A. While pressing, push the battery compartment/ connector cover in the direction of the arrow, A to open the cover. Insert the battery. 3 To remove the battery Slide the lock knob as shown. The
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d4247_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 17 Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:24 PM INSERTING THE BATTERY AND CARD Open the card cover. 4 Use your fingertips to pull the card cover towards you. Card cover Insert the card. 5 En Make sure that the card is oriented correctly and insert until it clicks while keeping it straight. Card To remove the card Push the card all the way in and Grasp and remove. release slowly. Note Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contac
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d4247_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 18 Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:24 PM INSERTING THE BATTERY AND CARD Close the card cover. 6 Close the battery compartment/connector cover. 7 En Note If the card cover is open, the battery compartment/connector cover cannot be closed. 18
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d4247_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 19 Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:24 PM INSERTING THE BATTERY AND CARD The battery Note The amount of power consumed by the camera varies considerably depending on shooting conditions, etc. Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below. This discourages the power from lasting longer. When the monitor is in playback mode for an extended period of time. Repeated zoom adjustments. Repeated auto focus by depressing the shutter bu
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d4247_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 20 Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:24 PM TURNING THE CAMERA ON Set the mode dial to K and press the POWER switch. 1 POWER switch Mode dial Battery check indicator Shooting mode En The lens extends and the monitor turns on. H HQ Q 2 2560 560 1 1920 920 30 3300 Note To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops operating after about 3 minutes of non-operation. The camera activates again as soon as you operate the
