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DIGITAL CAMERA
C-170
D-425
ENGLISH
2
Shoot and Play!
FRANÇAIS
26
ESPAÑOL
50
DEUTSCH
74
Basic
Manual
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d4249_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 2 Thursday, November 25, 2004 10:51 AM • 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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d4249_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 3 Thursday, November 25, 2004 10:51 AM Manual Contents How to use the camera .................................................. 4 Safety Precautions ......................................................... 6 UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS...................13 LOADING THE BATTERIES.............................15 En TURNING THE CAMERA ON ...........................18 TAKING A PICTURE......................................20 REVIEWING A PICTURE .................
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d4249_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 4 Thursday, November 25, 2004 10:51 AM Navigation How to use the camera Using a computer... En Using the OLYMPUS Master software on your computer lets you enjoy editing, viewing, and printing the pictures downloaded from your camera. Using the internal memory or card... Pictures taken with this camera are stored in the internal memory or on a xD-Picture Card. By storing the relevant print reservation data with the images on the card, you can prin
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d4249_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 5 Thursday, November 25, 2004 10:51 AM Using the direct buttons... Direct buttons let you perform functions such as switching between shooting mode and playback mode, erasing pictures or setting the flash mode, making camera operation easy. En Using the mode dial... The mode dial lets you select the optimum settings for the shooting conditions from 10 different modes. Using the arrow pad and i button... The arrow pad and i button are for selec
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d4249_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 6 Thursday, November 25, 2004 10:51 AM 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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d4249_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 7 Thursday, November 25, 2004 10:51 AM 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 sou
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d4249_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 8 Thursday, November 25, 2004 10:51 AM 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 ope
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d4249_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 9 Thursday, November 25, 2004 10:51 AM 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 eye
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d4249_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 10 Thursday, November 25, 2004 10:51 AM 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).
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d4249_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 11 Thursday, November 25, 2004 10:51 AM Safety Precautions Battery handling precautions Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns. DANGER • When using NiMH batteries (included in some areas), use only the Olympus brand NiMH batteries and fitting charger. • Never heat or incinerate batteries. • Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent t
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d4249_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 12 Thursday, November 25, 2004 10:51 AM Safety Precautions • The following AA (R6) batteries cannot be used. Batteries whose Batteries whose - Batteries whose bodies are only terminals are raised, terminals are flat and partially or not at all but not covered by an not completely covered covered by an insulating sheet. by an insulating sheet. insulating sheet. (Such batteries cannot be used even if the - terminals are partially covered.) En • If Ni
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d4249_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 13 Thursday, November 25, 2004 10:51 AM UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS If you find any contents missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase. Digital Camera Strap AA (R6) Alkaline Batteries (two) En USB Cable OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM Warranty Card Basic Manual Advanced Manual Registration Card (this manual) (CD-ROM) Contents vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. 13
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d4249_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 14 Thursday, November 25, 2004 10:51 AM 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. Attach the strap correctly as shown above. Olympus is not responsible for any damages resulting from the strap coming loose due to incorrect attachment. 14
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d4249_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 15 Thursday, November 25, 2004 10:51 AM LOADING THE BATTERIES Make sure the camera is turned off. 1 The lens barrier is closed. The monitor is off. Open the battery compartment/card cover. 2 En Battery compartment/card cover Lift Slide Insert the batteries. 3 The battery insertion direction is indicated in the battery compartment and on the bottom of the camera. 15
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d4249_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 16 Thursday, November 25, 2004 10:51 AM LOADING THE BATTERIES Close the battery compartment/card cover. 4 Close Slide Press down on the center of the cover when sliding. The battery In addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the following types of En battery can be used. Choose the power source best suited to the situation. (AA (R6) alkaline batteries When you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) alkaline batteries, which are ea
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d4249_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 17 Thursday, November 25, 2004 10:51 AM LOADING THE BATTERIES Note Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used. Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below causing the batteries to become exhausted quickly. When the monitor is on in playback mode for an extended period of time. The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly in shooting mode, activating the auto focus. The camera is conne
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d4249_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 18 Thursday, November 25, 2004 10:51 AM TURNING THE CAMERA ON Set the mode dial to h and slide the power switch to ON. 1 Orange lamp Mode dial Power switch En Shooting mode The lens barrier opens. The monitor turns on. Battery check indicator The orange lamp on the camera lights. 2 2288 2288 288 1712 1 1712 712 Note To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops operating after about 30 seconds of non-operation. Th
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d4249_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 19 Thursday, November 25, 2004 10:51 AM TURNING THE CAMERA ON When you first turn on the camera Setting the date and time The first time you use the camera, [Y/M/D] is displayed prompting you to set the date and time. See “Setting the date and time” in Chapter 5 of the Advanced Manual. The camera can be operated without making Y/M/D this setting. Languages available on the camera Available languages may vary according to ENGLISH where you purchased t
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d4249_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 20 Thursday, November 25, 2004 10:51 AM TAKING A PICTURE Compose the picture. 1 Shutter button Orange lamp AF target mark Position the AF target mark on your subject using the monitor. En The taken pictures are stored in the camera. [IN]: Indicates that pictures are recorded in the camera’s internal memory. 2288 2288 2288 1 1712 1712 712 Focus on your subject. 2 Press the shutter button halfway and hold. Green lamp # mark The green lamp on the mon
