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DIGITAL CAMERA
AZ-2 ZOOM
BASIC MANUAL
ENGLISH 2
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01 AZ-2BaEN-P1 04.9.16 5:44 PM Page 2 ● 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 camera before taking important photograp
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01 AZ-2BaEN-P1 04.9.16 5:44 PM Page 3 Unpacking the box contents If any accessories are missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Digital camera Lens cap and Strap xD-Picture Card cap string En Lithium ion battery AC adapter (D-7AC) Stand USB cable (LI-20B) AV cable OLYMPUS Master Basic manual Advanced manual CD-ROM (CD-ROM) Warranty card Registration card Camera cleaner Registration card is not provided in some areas. Contents vary depending on the area wher
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01 AZ-2BaEN-P1 04.9.16 5:44 PM Page 4 Unpacking the box contents Attaching the lens cap and strap To attach the camera cleaner to the camera, thread the cap string through the camera cleaner’s string loop. En Pull on the strap to make sure it is fastened securely. Note ● Do not pull on the strap too hard when it is attached to the camera as this could break the strap. ● Attach the strap correctly as shown above so that the camera does not fall off. Olympus is not responsible for any damages i
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OK 01 AZ-2BaEN-P1 04.9.16 5:44 PM Page 5 What you can do with this camera You can choose from more than 10 different types of scene shooting modes, making it easy to set the appropriate shooting mode for a variety of shooting situations! Once you’ve selected the shooting mode, just press the shutter button to take the picture. You can take sequential shots, or record movies with sound. En You can create photo albums from the pictures stored on the xD-Picture Card. Try a slideshow
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01 AZ-2BaEN-P1 04.9.16 5:44 PM Page 6 Contents This manual explains shooting preparation and easy techniques for shooting and playback. This manual is only for quick reference and should be read first to learn basic camera operation Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Loading the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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01 AZ-2BaEN-P1 04.9.16 5:44 PM Page 7 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, An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the alerts you to important operating and presence of uninsulated voltage points maintenance instructions
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01 AZ-2BaEN-P1 04.9.16 5:44 PM Page 8 Safety precautions Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using a specified AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet immediately. To avoid damage from unexpected power surges, always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the camera when the camera is not in use. Overloading — Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, power strips, or other power connection points with too many plugs. Foreign Objects, Liquid Spilla
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01 AZ-2BaEN-P1 04.9.16 5:44 PM Page 9 Safety precautions 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 If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the CAUTION equipment, or the loss of valuable data may result. En Handling the ca
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01 AZ-2BaEN-P1 04.9.16 5:44 PM Page 10 Safety precautions CAUTION Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it. ● If you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around the camera during operation, switch it off immediately — and disconnect a specified AC adapter (if attached). Allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to cool. Take the camera outdoors, away from flammable objects, and carefully remove the battery. Never remove the batte
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01 AZ-2BaEN-P1 04.9.16 5:44 PM Page 11 Safety precautions WARNING Keep the battery dry at all times. Never allow it to come into contact with fresh or salt water. Do not touch or hold the battery with wet hands. If the rechargeable battery does not recharge within the specified time, stop charging it and do not use it. ● If you do not, fire, explosion, ignition or overheating may result. Do not use the battery if it is cracked or broken. ● Doing so may cause explosion or overheating.
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01 AZ-2BaEN-P1 04.9.16 5:44 PM Page 12 Safety precautions WARNING Do not damage the AC adapter’s cable. ● Do not pull on the AC adapter’s cable or add another cable to it. Be sure to connect or disconnect the AC adapter’s cable while holding the power plug. If the following cases occur, stop using and contact an Olympus dealer or customer support center. – The power plug or cable produces heat, burning smell, or smoke. – The power plug or cable is cracked or broken. The contact is bad on th
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01 AZ-2BaEN-P1 04.9.16 5:44 PM Page 13 Loading the battery The camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-20B). Open the battery/card compartment cover. 1 Slide the battery/card compartment cover in the direction of the arrow 1. The cover unlocks and opens in the 2 direction of the arrow 2. En Insert the battery until the knob locks it in 3. 3 The OLYMPUS logo should be facing the monitor side. Knob 13
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01 AZ-2BaEN-P1 04.9.16 5:44 PM Page 14 Loading the battery Removing the battery ● Make sure that the power lamp is Power lamp turned off. ● Slide the knob in the direction of the arrow 4. ● With the battery held down, tilt the camera carefully so that the battery does not drop from the camera. Remove the battery 5. 4 5 En Close the battery/ card compartment cover. Close the battery/card compartment cover. 7 Lift up the cover 6 and push down firmly on the section of the cover 7 to close. Closi
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01 AZ-2BaEN-P1 04.9.16 5:44 PM Page 15 Charging the battery Charging is performed with the battery loaded in the camera. The battery is not fully charged when purchased. Before use, be sure to charge the battery with the provided AC adapter. To the AC wall outlet DC-IN jack AC plug AC adapter (provided) En During charging, the power Power lamp lamp blinks slowly. Battery charging takes about 2 hours. How to use the stand You can put the camera on the stand while the camera is connected to the
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01 AZ-2BaEN-P1 04.9.16 5:44 PM Page 16 Inserting the card “Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures. Index area Write the card’s contents here. Contact area The area that touches the camera’s electric contact points. The camera reads the card here. Compatible xD-Picture Card: 16 - 512 MB En Power lamp Make sure that the power lamp is turned off. 1 2 Make sure that the card is oriented as shown in the illustration and insert the card
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01 AZ-2BaEN-P1 04.9.16 5:44 PM Page 17 Inserting the card Removing the card ● Push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly. The card may eject forcefully if you take your finger off it immediately after pushing it or if you flick it with your fingers. ● Hold the card straight and pull it out slowly. En 2 1 Close the battery/ card compartment cover. 17
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01 AZ-2BaEN-P1 04.9.16 5:44 PM Page 18 Power on 1 3 Lens cap POWER switch Remove this Turns the camera on. when taking Press Power lamp pictures. ● When the camera is turned on, the power lamp next to the POWER switch lights steadily. En 2 Mode switch Set the mode switch to . : Select this for movie shooting. : Select this for playback. P Battery check BATTERY EMPTY is displayed. Lights (green) Lights (red) Remaining Remaining Remaining power level: power level: power level: Ex
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01 AZ-2BaEN-P1 04.9.16 5:44 PM Page 19 Shooting Place the AF target mark on the Shutter button subject while viewing the monitor to compose your shot. Shooting mode AF target mark P Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent camera En HQ 2288 1712 movement. While shooting vertically using the flash, hold the camera so Record mode that the flash is higher than the Number of lens. storable still pictures Correct Adjust the focus. Press the shutt
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01 AZ-2BaEN-P1 04.9.16 5:44 PM Page 20 Shooting Release the shutter. Press the shutter button gently. If it Press the shutter button all the way is pressed hard, the camera may (fully). move and pictures may come out blurred. •When a picture is taken, a shutter sound is output. •The (card access) mark blinks and the camera starts recording the picture. •The camera automatically turns off En if it is not operated for about 3 minutes. Press the POWER switch HQ 2288 1712 to turn on the camera.
