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DIGITAL CAMERA
FE-26/X-21
Instruction Manual
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optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a
safe place for future reference.
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1 Step Checking the contents of the box Strap Two AA batteries Digital camera USB cable microSD Attachment Other accessories not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), OLYMPUS Master 2, warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. 2 3 Step Step Preparing the Camera Shooting and Playing Back Images “Preparing the Camera” (p. 10) “Shooting, Playback, and Erasing” (p. 14) 4 5 Step Step How to Use the Camera Printing “Three Types of Setting Operations” (p. 3) “Direct pr
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Please read “Menu Settings” (p. 24 to 32) while referring to this page. Three Types of Setting Operations Buttons in use Using the Menu Using the Menu m button Arrow pad Various camera settings can be accessed through the menus, including functions used during shooting and playback and the date/time and screen display. E button B button There may be menus that are unavailable depending on other related settings or the s mode (p. 17). 1 3 Press the m button. Use kl to select the desired
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Using the Direct Buttons Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used shooting functions can be accessed using the direct buttons. Shutter button (p. 14) K button (shooting/switching shooting modes) (p. 17, 18) q button (playback) (p. 15) Zoom buttons (p. 19) F button (exposure compensation) (p. 20) & button (macro) (p. 20) # button (fl ash) (p. 19) Y button (self-timer) (p. 21) g/E button (changing information display/ menu guide) (p. 22, 23/p. 17) / D button (backlight boost/erase) (p. 21/p.
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Menu Index Menus for Shooting Functions In shooting mode, settings can be adjusted. CAMERA MENU 4 1 5 2 6 3 7 MENU EXIT SET OK Shooting mode top menu 1 A IMAGE QUALITY ........ p. 24 DIS MODE .................. p. 18 PIXEL MAPPING ........ p. 30 s ........................... p. 17 SAVE SETTINGS ....... p. 31 2 B CAMERA MENU MOVIE ........................ p. 18 MENU COLOR ........... p. 31 WB .............................. p. 25 BEEP .......................... p. 31 ISO ........................
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Names of Parts Camera unit 3 4 5 1 6 2 7 1 Strap eyelet .................................p. 10 4 Lens ......................................p. 44, 57 2 Battery/card 5 Flash ...........................................p. 19 compartment cover .....................p. 10 6 USB connector ......................p. 33, 38 3 Self-timer lamp ............................p. 21 7 Tripod socket 6 EN
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6 1 7 8 2 9 3 10 11 4 12 5 K 1 n button ............................p. 12 9 button (shooting/ 2 g/E button (changing information switching shooting modes) ...p. 17, 18 display/menu guide) .....p. 22, 23/p. 17 10 q button (playback) ..................p. 15 3 Monitor ..................................p. 14, 40 11 B button (OK/FUNC) ..............p. 3, 22 4 m button .................................p. 3 12 Arrow pad ...............................p. 3, 12 5 / D button (backlight boost/erase) F bu
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Monitor Shooting mode display 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 P 7 7 17 17 ISO 16 400 QVGA 12M 12M 15 15 15 NORM IN +2.0 1/30 F3.1 IN 4 14 +2.0 00:34 14 13 10 9 8 13 12 11 10 9 8 Still image Movie 1 Shooting mode ............................p. 14 9 Current memory ..........................p. 45 2 Flash mode .................................p. 19 10 Self-timer ....................................p. 21 3 Silent mode .................................p. 32 11 Aperture value ............................p
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Playback mode display 1 2 3 4 1 3 4 x 10 7 1/1000 F3.1 5 15 QVGA 15 8 +2.0 6 ISO 400 2009.10.26 2009.10.26 12:30 14 7 100-0004 12M 9 NORM 8 100-0004 IN 00:14 /00:34 10 9 2009.10.26 2009.10.26 12:30 IN 4 14 10 1312 11 12 11 Still image Movie 1 Silent mode .................................p. 32 9 File number ....................................... - 2 Print reservations/ 10 Frame number/ number of prints .................p. 36/p. 35 Elapsed time/total recording time 3 Protect ...................
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Preparing the Camera Attaching the camera strap 2 For the types of batteries that can be used, Pull the strap tight so that it does not come see “Battery handling precautions” (p. 44). loose. When using NiMH batteries, be sure they are fully charged, and select [NiMH] for Loading the batteries and [BATTERY TYPE]. [BATTERY TYPE] (p.32) the xD-Picture Card™ (sold Turn off the camera before opening the separately) into the camera battery/card compartment cover. When using the camera,
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Using the microSD card/ 3 Index area Notch microSDHC card (sold separately) A microSD card or microSDHC card (hereafter both will be referred to as microSD card) is also compatible with this camera using the microSD Attachment. “Using the microSD Attachment” (p. 47) 1 Insert the microSD card into the microSD Attachment. Insert the card entirely into the Insert the card straight until it clicks into attachment. place. Do not touch the contact area directly. 4 2 Insert the mic
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Arrow pad and operation guide Setting the date and time The symbols 1243, displayed The date and time set here are saved to image on various setting and movie playback screens fi le names, date prints, and other data. indicate that the arrow pad be used. 1 Press the n button to turn on EXPOSURE COMP. the camera. ● The date and time setting screen is displayed X 0.0 +0.3 when the date and time are not set. Y M D TIME X +0.7 +1.0 2009 10 26 12 30 YM D YM DTIME MENU CANCEL SET OK 2009.10
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Changing the display language The language for the menu and error messages displayed on the monitor is adjustable. 1 Press the m button, and press klmn to select [E] (SETUP). SETUP MENU OK EXIT SET 2 Press the B button. SETUP 1 MEMORY FORMAT 2 BACKUP 3 ENGLISH PIXEL MAPPING SAVE SETTINGS NO EXIT MENU SET OK 3 Use kl to select [W] and press the B button. 4 Use klmn to select your language and press the B button. 5 Press the m button. EN 13
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Shooting, Playback, and Erasing Shooting with the optimum 2 Hold the camera and compose the aperture value and shutter shot. speed ( P mode) AUTO In this mode, automatic shooting settings are Monitor activated while also allowing changes to a 1/400 F3.5 wide range of shooting menu functions such as exposure compensation, white balance, etc. as needed. Horizontal grip 1 Press the n button to turn on the camera. P mode indicator P Vertical grip When holding the camera, take care not to
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Viewing images 4 To take the picture, gently press the shutter button all the way down while being careful not to shake the 1 Press the q button. camera. P 12M NORM 100-0001 Press fully 2009.10.26 12:30 IN 1 1/400 F3.1 Number of frames Image review screen Playback image To view images during shooting Pressing the q button enables playback of 2 Use klmn to select an image. images. To return to shooting, either press Displays Displays next K the button or press the shutter button 10 fra
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Operations during movie playback Erasing images during Fast-forward: Press and hold down n. playback ( Single image erase) Rewind: Press and hold down m. Pause: Press the B button. 1 Press the D button when the image to be erased is displayed. ERASE IN 2009.10.26 12:30 100-0004 IN 00:12 /00:34 Elapsed time/ YES Total recording time NO During playback MENU CANCEL SET OK First (last) frame/frame advance: During pause, press k to display the fi rst frame, and press l to display the last 2 Pre
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Using Shooting Modes *1 When the subject is dark, noise reduction is The shooting mode changes in the order automatically activated. This approximately doubles of P, G, h, s, A each time the the shooting time during which no other pictures can K button is pressed. By switching to other be taken. shooting mode, most settings set in other than P mode will be changed to the default To take pictures of a moving subject settings of the respective shooting mode. like a pet ([ PET]) 1 Use
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Shooting mo vies (n mode) In some cases, the camera may not select the desired shooting mode. When the camera cannot identify which is 1 K Press the button a few times to the optimal mode, P mode will be selected. set n. To focus on a moving subject A mode indicator continuously (AF Tracking) Press m to enter the AF tracking standby condition. For details on procedure to start tracking, see “To focus on a moving subject continuously (AF Tracking)” (p. 26). QVGA Using the digital image
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Using Shooting Functions Using the zoom Using the fl ash Pressing the zoom buttons adjusts the shooting The fl ash functions can be selected to best range. match the shooting conditions. Pressing the wide Pressing the telephoto 1 Press the # button. (W) button (T) button AUTO P OK OK SET SET P P FLASH FLASH A AUT UTO O ! # $ AUTO 12M 12M NORM IN 4 NORM IN 4 Zoom bar 2 Use mn to select the setting option, and press the B button to set. Optical zoom: 3x, digital zoom: 4x Use of h mode (p. 18
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Adjusting the brightness Shooting closeups ( Exposure compensation) ( Macro shooting) The standard brightness (appropriate exposure) This function enables the camera to focus and set by the camera based on the shooting mode shoot subjects at close distances. (except for G) can be adjusted brighter or darker to obtain a desired shot. 1 Press the & button. OFF P 1 Press the F button. EXPOSURE COMP. SET SET OK OK OFF OFF 0.0 0.0 +0.3 +0.3 % & OFF +0.7 +0.7 +1.0 +1.0 2 Use mn to select the set
