Olympus IR-500 User's Manual
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1. 21 Using the flash 4 22 Taking close up pictures macro super macro Wy s 25 Using these timer Lausanne Op Ss one pa O se ERE Deere ee 26 Selecting the record mode 1 28 Selecting a scene mode according to the subject SCENE SELECT 31 Playing backistilmmagese n cca des e bye Satin Re EE Mie lan brokenness Ore 33 Others 35 Camera specifications as Senlis soso 25 AY vee es ananas Take seh aan ee 35 Before you contactus erene Scheie hence Be alas Wise et awe Sieh State owe ee Ue A eens ao Eee 39 EN 6 S a or sate use o IS produc 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 1S11 SIU PES fi property through misuse of the camera The symbols and their meanings are explained below Danger This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions will likely result in A 9 serious injury or possibly even death Warnin This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions may result in A g serious injury or possibly even death Caution This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions m2. Bottom view 1S11 SIU pesx p Number Name of part Number Name of part 1 Shutter button 15 Mode dial 2 Self timer lamp 16 Speaker 3 Zoom lever W T F g Q 17 Strap eyelect 4 Lens 18 Menu button 5 Flash 19 Arrow pad D C GVEA OF 6 Microphone 20 OK button 7 Cradle connector 21 Erase button re 8 Power lamp 22 Camera connector dial 9 Power switch 23 Camera connector 10 Monitor 24 Dock amp Done connector 11 Multi swing display 25 A V output terminal 12 Battery Card cover 26 DC input terminal 13 Card access lamp 27 USB terminal 14 Quick view button UIGK EN 16 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 IS page 33 of the Reference Manual CD ROM About the card 1suly SIU peay A This camera stores image data on an xD Picture Card described as card in this manual Images stored
3. eo Playing back still images Still pictures recorded on the card can be played back 1 Turn the mode dial to gt The last picture taken appears on the Mode dial monitor DEON buttons button suoneiodo BuimseinA Burnoous fi 2 Press to select the picture you want to play back Displays the previous picture rex A TH AUS CJ Displays the next picture Information appears for about 3 seconds amp Note If you do not operate the camera for 3 minutes the camera turns off the monitor and enters the sleep mode If you leave the camera for another 10 minutes without any operation the camera automatically turns off The camera does not turn off while the power is supplied to the camera through the AC adapter The duration till the camera enters the sleep mode is changeable For information on changing the duration see Changing the sleep timer duration SLEEP ESF page 153 of the Reference Manual CD ROM EN 33 ying back s How to play back the recorded sound When a picture with sound is displayed the sound is reproduced by pressing W Turns up the volume TEE Turns down the volume Tip You can play back the picture you have just taken by pressing SEX For details see Easy playback with the SEX button ES page 48 of the Reference Manual CD ROM suoneiodo Huma A 6uljoous EN 34 Others Camera specifications Camera specification
4. Trademarks D Docks Done and OLYMPUS Master are trademarks of OLYMPUS CORPORATION e Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation e Macintosh and Apple are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc e All other company and product names are registered trademarks and or trademarks of their respective owners Design rule for Camera File system DCF The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the Design rule for Camera File system DCF standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA EN 4 What can I do with the camera When shooting Table of contents TMtrOdUC HON Est nee a nea eh ae Er Ne T deb lee RE Card aves 3 What Can1 d6 with the camera i e5 6 0 d edteye site nt is wea de absentes 5 Read this first 7 Names Of parts a joc 5b tb AE R RER hl be teh oh Bede du detente ban 15 Digital Camera ete a Reo sh en ae ease LR nn A led Me ee 15 CPAS iret ack toh E EE en ue EEE Lee Sa E E Oe ee E 16 About the DATES a Card oi h es eee a dad Ga whe Ea Dede he Oe Sa eR 17 How to use the multi swing display 18 Shooting Viewing operations 19 Subjects that are difficult to focus on using the AF Auto Focus 19 Recomposing the shot after locking the focus Focus Lock 20 Zooming in Telephoto or out Wide angle W T
5. 8 and the image on the monitor will be flipped so that you can check your image High angle shooting i z gt Suitable when taking a photo of something above your eye line Low angle shooting Suitable when taking a photo of something near the ground such as a child or dog O Notes Do not apply excessive force to the multi swing display Doing so may cause malfunction e With low angle shooting sunlight may reflect off the monitor and get into the shot image EN 18 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 subjects Subject with low contrast Focus on an object with high contrast at the same distance as the intended subject Focus Lock recompose your shot then take the picture suore1sdo Buimal 6uyooys Ai Subject with an extremely bright area in the center of the frame Focus on an object with high contrast at the same distance as the intended subject Focus Lock recompose your shot then take the picture Subject without vertical lines Hold the camera vertically and lock the focus return the camera to the
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7. 7 mm 0 8 x 1 0 x 0 07 W x H x D Cradle Terminals DC IN USB A V OUTPUT Camera connector SDock amp Done connector Operating environment Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F operation 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F storage Humidity 30 to 90 operation 10 to 90 storage Dimensions Approx 77 5 x 124 5 x 32 5 mm 3 1 x 5 x 1 3 W x Hx D excluding protrusions Mass Approx 85 g 3 oz EN 37 SS ee ee a Lithium ion rechargeable battery LI 12B sie0 ie Product type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Nominal voltage DC 3 7 V Nominal capacity 1230 mAh Number of chargings Approx 300 Varies according to conditions of use Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F charge 10 to 60 C 14 to 140 F operation 0 to 30 C 32 to 86 F storage Dimensions Approx 31 9 x 45 8 x 10 mm 1 3 x 1 8 x 0 4 W x H x D Mass Approx 35 g 1 2 oz AC adapter A511 Input rate AC100 to 240 V 50 60 Hz 23 to 32 VA 13 W Output rate DC5V 2 0A Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage temperature 10 to 70 C 14 to 158 F Dimensions Approx 47 x 72 x 28 mm 1 9 x 2 8 x 1 1 W x Hx D Mass Approx 160 g 5 6 oz without power cord Specifications are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer
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9. VIVID 22 9 SCENE or Q ISI buttons button 2 Press to display the macro setting screen EN 25 ing the self 3 Press to select the macro setting then press Shooting mode resumes with the chosen macro mode setting When macro mode is set W appears in the monitor When super macro mode is set s4 appears SELECT GO OK O Notes Ifyou use the flash in macro mode shadows may be noticeable or the appropriate exposure may not be obtained The zoom or flash cannot be used in gs super macro mode suoneiodo Huma A 6uljoous E Using the self timer In the self timer mode the picture is taken approximately 12 seconds after the shutter button is pressed 1 Turn the mode dial to P AUTO VIVID 22 EJ SCENE or Q TZ Shutter button Mode dial DEON eV buttons button 2 Press to display the self timer setting screen EN 26 3 Press to select ON then press The self timer is set and shooting mode resumes b Vaf appears when self timer lt mode is set SELECTAE GO 0K 4 Press the shutter button The picture will be taken approximately 12 seconds after the shutter button is pressed Tips The self timer lamp lights for about 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed Then the self timer lamp blinks for two seconds before the suone
10. flash setting screen B B ERO EA SELECT GO OK suoneiodo Huma A 6uljoous Al EN 23 3 Press to select the flash mode then press Shooting mode resumes with the chosen flash mode The flash mode indication is displayed on the screen when a flash mode other than AUTO is set Flash standby icon Lights up when the flash is ready fire suoneiodo Huma A 6uljoous E Flash effective range The appropriate shooting distance when using the flash is shown below Shooting distance in wide angle W approx 0 3 4 3 m 1 0 14 1 ft Shooting distance in telephoto T approx 0 3 2 5 m 1 0 8 2 ft Flash charging time eg blinks while the flash is charging EN 24 Sea a EDU Re SE a ean ee aking close up pictures macro super macro amp lt eo Taking close up pictures macro super macro W Use the macro mode when you want to shoot close to the subject for example when taking a picture of a flower The camera takes longer than usual for focusing when taking close ups In such cases select the macro mode so that you can obtain faster focusing i sW super macro suoneisdo BuimseinA Burnoous fi LA macro For shooting from as close as approx For shooting from as close as 30 50 cm 1 0 1 6 ft to a subject approx 3 cm 1 2 to a subject 1 Turn the mode dial to P AUTO
11. the shutter button halfway again 3 Recompose your shot while keeping the shutter button pressed halfway 4 Press the shutter button all the way to take a picture EN 20 Zooming in Telephoto or out Wide angle W T This camera has an optical zoom up to 2 8x 40 to 112mm 1 6 to 4 4 35mm film format equivalent Tip With the combined optical and digital zoom functions images can be zoomed up to an approximate factor of 30 For details on the digital zoom see Enabling the digital zoom DIGITAL ZOOM ISF page 73 of the Reference Manual CD ROM suoneiodo Huma A 6uljoous fi Qt aw Turn the zoom lever to T Q a T4 Bw Turn the zoom lever to W EN 21 ing the flash suoneiodo Huma A 6uljoous E Using the flash 4 The camera is initially set to AUTO auto flash but you can select from the following five flash modes according to the shooting conditions AUTO default setting The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions 4 soft flash The flash is weakened This is effective when AUTO or E fill in flash is too strong and too bright red eye reduction flash The light from the flash may make the subject s eyes appear red in pictures taken in dark places The red eye reduction flash mode reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre flashes before firing the regular flash D Notes e
12. 0 x 1024 the picture only takes up part of the screen Movie maximum continuous recording time The maximum continuous recording time per movie varies depending on the record mode 15 frames sec Resolution Max continuous Max continuous image size recording time with recording time Record mode imag 2l gt E Frames per sound with a 16 MB without sound with a second card 16 MB card FINE 640 x 480 17 sec 17 sec 15 frames sec STANDARD 320 x 240 34 sec 35 sec 30 frames sec EXTENDED 160 x 120 3 min 59 sec 4 min 42 sec 15 frames sec SUPER FINE CLIP 800 x 600 10 sec 10 sec Default setting at the time of purchase 2 3 2 Fixed regardless of the card memory size Tips e The maximum continuous recording time listed in the table is approximate The maximum continuous recording time sometimes does not change even when a picture is taken or a stored image is erased suone1sdo Buimsin Bunoous fi EN 29 1 Turn the mode dial to P AUTO suoneiodo HuimalA 6uljoous E m EN 30 VIVID a2 F9 SCENE or Q button Press to select the shooting menu then press to select Press to enter the record mode settings then press to select the record mode P LO Sm z Ty E HIGH2M a B BASIC 1M DIGITAL ZOOM E MAIL VGA WB The still image shooting m
13. After the pre flashes it takes about one second until the picture is taken Hold the camera firmly to avoid camera movement Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at the pre flashes or if the shooting range is too far Individual physical characteristics may also limit effectiveness fill in flash The flash fires regardless of the available light This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on the subject s face such as shadows from tree leaves in a backlight situation or for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting especially fluorescent light EN 22 Se Se Oe ee ee flash off The flash does not fire even in low light conditions Use this flash mode when you do not want to fire the flash even in a dark place Also use this flash mode when you shoot night or sunset scenes where the flash is not effective D Note Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light situations take care to avoid camera shaking amp blinks when camera movement is likely to occur Tips e Ifthe mode dial s SCENE is set to SUNSET DOCUMENTS CANDLE or AVAILABLE LIGHT PORTRAIT the flash is automatically set to flash off e The flash is automatically set to flash off in movie shooting mode 1 Turn the mode dial to P AUTO VIVID 22 EG or SCENE Mode dial DEH buttons button 2 Press 4 to display the
14. BASIC MANUAL MANUEL DE BASE MANUAL BASICO Digital Camera Appareil photo num rique C mara digital IR 500 OLYMPUS D Dock amp Done 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 OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC 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 following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Notice e Radio and Television Interference Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user s authority to operate this equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However th
15. Be particularly careful when carrying the camera in your bag If a thin object such as a note book or card get stuck the camera may be damaged or the camera may accidentally turn on and consume battery power Conditions for use of the product e 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 windows closed or next to air conditioning equipment or a humidifier 1S11 SIU PES Me Places where there is a lot of sand dust or dirt Near fire Near water Places that are subject to considerable vibration e Avoid dropping or hitting the camera or subjecting it to severe vibration or impact e Ifyou hold the cradle upside down with the camera set the camera may fall out of the cradle e Do not pick up by the camera only when it is set on the cradle e Keep the camera away from things susceptible to damage from magnetism such as credit cards magnetic commuter passes and floppy disks The data of those things could be corrupted and no longer usable e Do not take pictures of or leave the camera with the lens aimed directly at the sun Doing so may cause color fade or burn in on the CCD e Ifthe camera is subjected t
16. MAIL VGA 640 x 480 99 The image size is small and the image quality is standard Useful when attaching pictures to e mail Tips Default setting at the time of purchase The number of storable images listed in the table is approximate The number of remaining pictures may change according to the subject or factors such as whether print reservations have been made The number of remaining pictures sometimes does not change even when a picture is taken or a stored image is erased e Recording sound with still pictures reduces the number of pictures you can take EN 28 Resolution image size This refers to the number of pixels horizontal x vertical used when saving an image If the image will be printed higher resolutions larger numbers are recommended so that the image will be clearer However higher resolutions make the file size amount of data larger so the Selecting the record mode number of pictures that can be saved will be fewer Resolution and image size on a computer screen When a picture is transferred to a computer the size of the picture on the computer screen varies depending on the computer s monitor setting For instance a picture taken in 1024 x 768 pixel resolution is the same size as the screen if you set the picture to 1x 100 when the monitor setting is 1024 x 768 However if the monitor setting is greater than 1024 x 768 such as 128
17. ash with your fingers when using the flash Do not touch the flash during 1S11 SIU pesx E firing or after successive firing Failure to do so could result in burns Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera Such action could lead to electric shock or injury Do not let any water or other foreign objects get inside the camera Should the camera be dropped in water or water get into the internal parts it could result in fire or electric shock Remove the battery immediately and contact your nearest dealer or Olympus service center A Caution Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell or noise stop using the camera immediately Remove the battery taking care to avoid burns and contact your nearest dealer or Olympus service center Failure to do so could result in fire or burns Remove the battery outdoors away from anything combustible and avoid touching it with your bare hands Do not operate the camera with wet hands This could result in electric shock Do not touch the cradle s camera connector If you accidentally press the metal cover of the cradle s camera connector the contacts of the connector may be revealed Should you touch the contacts it could result in corrosion of the contacts Be careful with the strap when carrying the camera as it can easily catch on stray objects causing injury or damage EN 8 Soe ees Te or sate use o IS produc Do not leave the camera in places o
18. ay result in injury A or damage to property Precautions when handling the camera A Warning Do not use in the presence of flammable or explosive gas Do not use the camera if there is the possibility of the presence of such gases in the air Failure to do so could result in fire or explosion e Do not fire the flash close to your subject s eyes particularly in the case of young children Using the flash at close range could cause visual impairment Do not fire the flash close to your subject s eyes Exercise extra caution for young children Keep out of the reach of children Care should be taken to prevent the following accidents Strangulation caused by wrapping the strap round the neck e Swallowing of small accessories such as the battery or xD Picture Card If this happens seek medical attention immediately Visual impairment caused by the flash being fired at close range e Injury caused by the camera s operating parts EN 7 e 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 dust dampness smoke or steam This could result in fire or electric shock Do not cover the fl
19. ductor memory but it can be accidentally destroyed Observe the following when using the card Once destroyed data cannot be restored Do not bend the card or subject it to impact Do not use or store the card near heat generating or combustible materials nor in an environment of high temperature and high humidity or where there is a lot of dust Do not wet it Do not touch or apply any metal objects onto the terminals Do no turn off the power shake the camera nor attempt to remove the card or battery while the data is being written or read e Fingerprints or dirt on the card metal contacts terminals may prevent correct reading or writing of data Wipe the contacts gently with a soft dry cloth e The picture card is a consumable item After long use writing to the picture card and erasing of data no longer becomes possible When this happens replace it with a new card e Be sure to format a card using this camera if the card has been formatted on a computer or another camera e Olympus is not responsible for any damage to data saved in other media or loss of data stored on the card EN 14 Names of parts Digital camera The illustrations below show the camera with the multi swing display turned 360 degrees 1S11 S14 pesx fi RSS ii is EN 15 lames of parts Cradle
20. enu is displayed Press to confirm the selected record mode The selected record mode is set Press to start shooting with the new settings The selected record mode appears Tip To save the selected record mode for the next time you use the camera set ALL RESET to OFF For details see Saving the settings ALL RESET I amp S page 148 of the Reference Manual CD ROM Selecting a scene mode according to the subject SCENE SELECT Selecting a scene mode according to the subject SCENE SELECT This camera is preset with 17 types of scene mode selections Settings such as tone brightness and shutter speed are pre determined for each type of scene which allows for easy shooting with just one press of the shutter button For details see Selecting a scene mode according to the subject SCENE SELECT ISF page 57 of the Reference Manual CD ROM LANDSCAPE For shooting landscapes Vivid reproduction of blues and greens LANDSCAPE PORTRAIT fs For shooting both main subject and background Vivid reproduction of blues and greens NIGHT SCENE FA Can also be selected by turning the mode dial to a2 For shooting illuminated scenes in evening or at night Uses a slower shutter speed than in normal shooting NIGHT PORTRAIT A For shooting both main subject and illuminated background in evening or at night Uses a slower shutter speed than in normal shoot
21. ere is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the camera and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult your dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Only the OLYMPUS supplied cables should be used to connect this product to other products Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user s authority to operate For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 For customers in Europe CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety health environment and customer protection CE mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe EN 2 ntroauction Introduction The reference manuals for this camera consist of the following three guides To ensure correct Ca 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 owmeus Contains instructions for basic operations t
22. f 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 e Use only the specified AC adapter Use of an unauthorized adapter may result in damage or malfunction of the camera or power source leading to accidents Olympus is not responsible for any damages arising from use of an unauthorized adapter Do not damage the power cord Do not pull the power cord nor attempt to extend it Always 1S11 S14 pes4 fi disconnect the AC adapter by pulling the plug not the cable Discontinue use of the AC adapter immediately in the event of the following and contact your nearest dealer or Olympus service center If the plug or cable is hot there is a smell of burning or smoke is emitted If the plug or cable is damaged or ruptured or the plug connection is faulty Avoid touching the metal parts on the outside of the camera for long periods of time The camera becomes hot during continued use Prolonged contact with the metal parts may result in low temperature burns e When exposed to low temperature the temperature of the camera exterior will also drop This may cause injury by the skin adhering to the camera To avoid low temperature burns or injury wear gloves when handling the camera Do not let any foreign objects get stuck between the multi swing display and camera body
23. horizontal position then take the picture When the subject is not focused even if the green indicator on the monitor is lit Subjects at different distances When the image is blurred even when the green indicator on the monitor is lit focus on another object at the same distance as the intended subject Focus Lock recompose your shot then take the picture Fast moving subject Focus on another object at the same distance as the intended subject Focus Lock in advance recompose your shot then take the picture Tip For details see Recomposing the shot after locking the focus Focus Lock IR page 20 EN 19 ete e shot after locking the focus Focus Loc gt 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 suoneiodo Buimsein Burnoous Tip When shooting a hard to focus subject point the camera at an object about the same distance away as the subject 2 Press the shutter button halfway Tips The green indicator lights up when the focus and exposure are locked e When the green indicator blinks the focus is not locked Release your finger from the shutter button re position your subject and press
24. ing INDOOR G2 For shooting both main subject and background indoors Background is reproduced clearly Suitable for shooting fireworks at night Uses a slower shutter speed than in normal shooting SUNSET For shooting setting rising sun Vivid reproduction of reds and yellows suone1sdo fuimsin Bunoous Gj PORTRAIT ff Can also be selected by turning the mode dial to For taking a portrait style shot SELF PORTRAIT K9 Can also be selected by turning the mode dial to fal Let you take a picture of yourself while holding the camera CUISINE F1 For still life photography Vividly reproduces colors of fruit vegetables flowers etc DOCUMENTS amp For shooting documents etc Increases contrast between letters and background SPORT amp Captures fast moving action without blurring BEACH amp SNOW For shooting snow capped mountains landscapes white sand sea scapes etc EN 31 A CANDLE k For shooting under candlelight Warm colors are reproduced AVAILABLE LIGHT PORTRAIT KJ For shooting sensitive subjects in low light conditions without a flash suoneliodo BuimeinA Buroous E EN 32 BEHIND GLASS For shooting a subject through glass VIVID RA Can also be selected by turning the mode dial to VIVID Vividly reproduce colors Uses different way from P AUTO Program Auto e eae hance oral laying back still images
25. iodo Huma A 6uljoous Ai Self timer lamp picture is taken The self timer mode is automatically canceled after one shot e To cancel the self timer press O Note Do not operate the self timer while standing directly in front of the camera lens The focus and exposure will not be able to lock EN 27 Selecting the record mode Selecting the record mode Your choice to store the image to the card in a particular record mode should be determined Still image according to its purpose Record mode Resolution image size Number of storable images without sound with a 16 MB card Usage examples SUPER HIGH 4M suore1odo Buimsin Bunoous 2288 x 1712 16 The number of pictures you can take is fewer and it takes time to store images However this record mode is suitable for the following large size prints such as A4 size 210 x 297 mm 8 3 x 11 7 and letter size 216 x 279 mm 8 5 x 11 0 and image editing using a computer such as contrast adjustment and red eye correction HIGH 2M 1600 x 1200 32 Suitable for postcard size prints Also suitable for image editing on a computer such as superimposing letters on images and rotating images BASIC 1M 1024 x 768 58 The image quality is standard and the image size is small However you can take a larger number of pictures Suitable for viewing images on a computer E
26. lm format F2 9 to 4 8 Photometric system Digital ESP metering by image pickup device Spot metering system Shutter speed 1 2 to 1 1000 sec max 4 sec in night scene mode Shutter shooting distance 0 5 m CO 1 6 ft O normal 0 3 m Co 1 0 ft CO in macro mode 0 03 0 5 m 0 1 1 6 ft in super macro mode Monitor 2 5 TFT color LCD display 206 000 pixels Automatic calendar system Automatic adjustment in range of 2000 to 2099 Operating environment Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F operation 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F storage Humidity 30 to 90 operation 10 to 90 storage Power supply Specified lithium ion rechargeable battery or AC adapter Dimensions Approx 95 x 71 x 26 7 mm 3 7 x 2 8 x 1 1 W x H x D excluding protrusions Mass Approx 172 g 6 1 oz without battery and card Specifications are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer EN 36 Specifications of accessories xD Picture Card a A Product type xD Picture Card for digital cameras Memory type NAND flash EEP ROM Memory capacity 16 MB Operating voltage 3 V 3 3 V Operating temperature 0 to 55 C 32 to 131 F operation 20 to 65 C 4 to 149 F storage Operating humidity Less than 95 operation and storage Dimensions Approx 20 x 25 x 1
27. ny other equipment Dirt on the plus or minus terminals may cause contact failure Wipe with a dry cloth The battery becomes hot after prolonged use of the camera Do not attempt to remove it immediately This could result in burns In general as the temperature falls battery performance also temporarily deteriorates When taking pictures in cold regions keep the camera warm by putting it inside your coat or clothing Reduced battery performance due to low temperature will recover when the camera is returned to normal temperatures Repeated recharging leads to gradual deterioration in the performance of the battery When the working time of the battery starts getting shorter even though it has been charged for the specified length of time the battery can be regarded as having reached the end of its serviceable life When this happens replace it with a new battery Used rechargeable batteries are a valuable resource Cover the plus and minus terminals with tape and take the rechargeable battery to an electrical shop for recycling 1 S11 S14 pe y fil EN 13 Precautions for handling the picture card A Warning Keep out of the reach of children Failure to do so may cause accidental swallowing A Caution The picture card is a precision electronic device Do not bend it or subject it to impact And 1S11 SIU pesx p keep it away from static electricity The data stored on the card is saved in a nonvolatile semicon
28. o a sudden temperature change for example by bringing it from a cold place into a warm room condensation may form on the inside Place the camera in a plastic bag until the temperature difference has subsided e Ifthe camera is left unused for a long period of time mold may form causing failure or malfunction We recommend that you check that the camera is still working properly before using it EN 10 eS or sate use o IS produc 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 e Lines like strips of light may appear at the top or bottom of the monitor This is not a 1S11 S14 pesx a malfunction e When photographing an oblique subject the subject may appear on the monitor with ragged edges This is not a malfunction The ragged edges will disappear when the picture is played back e In general the lower the temperature the longer it takes the monitor to turn on Pictures may also appear temporarily discolored Keep the camera warm when taking pictures in a cold region Performance of the monitor may deteriorate in low temperatures but will be restored when the camera is returned to normal temperatures The late
29. o use the camera immediately after purchase QUICK START GUIDE Basic Manual this manual Contains instructions for setup and some for basic operations We recommend first time users read this manual first Reference Manual CD ROM Edition Contains descriptions of all the camera functions Use this manual to get detailed information on all the features and functions of your camera EN 3 ee ntroduction ie e 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 e 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 contents of this manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part except for personal use It may not be transferred without permission e Olympus accepts no responsibility for losses suffered by the customer or a third party as a result of improper use of this product e Olympus accepts no responsibility for any damage due to a loss of image data resulting from malfunction of this product repair by a third party not authorized by Olympus or other reasons The quality of images taken by this product will differ from the quality of images taken by film cameras
30. on the card can be erased or overwritten The images on the card also can be transferred processed and edited on a computer A Memory size OLYMPUS The card memory capacity 3 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB is printed xD Picture Card Index area Fill in the title of the contents here Compatible cards xD Picture Card 16 to 512MB What is xD Picture Card Contact area The camera s contacts for reading signals connect with this portion of the card Never touch this portion The xD Picture Card is an miniature storage device developed specially for digital cameras The card can be used with any xD Picture Card compatible digital camera O2 Note This camera may not recognize a non Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device such as a computer Before use be sure to format the card on this camera For details on how to format the card see Formatting a card FORMAT ISF page 172 of the Reference Manual CD ROM EN 17 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 D lv o Q o a 77 Turn the multi swing display 360 degrees for normal shooting You can take a photo of yourself while viewing your image on the monitor Turn the mode dial to
31. s o a Product type Digital camera for shooting and displaying Recording system Still image Digital recording in accordance with DCF Compatible Exif 2 21 DPOF PRINT Image Matching II standards PictBridge Movie QuickTime Motion JPEG support Memory xD Picture Card 16 to 512 MB Number of storable still images with a 16 MB card Image quality Resolution Number of storable images image size SUPER 2288 x 1712 Approx 16 HIGH 4M HIGH 2M 1600 x 1200 Approx 32 BASIC 1M 1024 x 768 Approx 58 E MAIL 640 x 480 Approx 99 VGA Maximum continuous Image quality Resolution Recording time recording time of movie with a 16 MB card image size FINE 640 x 480 Approx 17 sec with sound 15 frames Approx 17 sec without sound sec STANDARD 320 x 240 Approx 34 sec with sound 30 frames Approx 35 sec without sound sec EXTENDED 160 x 120 Approx 3 min 59 sec with sound 15 frames Approx 4 min 42 sec without sec sound SUPER FINE 800 x 600 Approx 10 sec with sound CLIP 15 frames Approx 10 sec without sound sec Fixed regardless of the card memory size EN 35 Sa ee e Ss sieu0 Number of effective pixels 4 000 000 pixels Image pickup device 1 2 7 CCD primary color filter Lens Olympus lens 6 2 to 17 3 mm equivalent to 40 to 112 mm lens on a 35mm fi
32. st high precision technology has gone into the making of the camera s monitor but there are some pixels which are permanently lit or which do not light at all These pixels do not affect the recorded picture Also depending on the angle at which the monitor is viewed the colors and brightness may appear uneven This is due to the structure of the monitor and is not a malfunction EN 11 About the AC adapter A Caution Use only the supplied AC adapter Use the AC adapter within the specified range of voltage e 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 1S11 S14 PES p outlet Failure to do so could affect the camera s internal image data settings or functions e The AC adapter may become warm while being used This is not a malfunction e You may hear some signal from inside the AC adapter This is not a malfunction e Use the AC adapter away from radios Failure to do so may cause noise in the radio Precautions when handling the battery Observe the following precautions to avoid battery leakage overheat ignition explosion or accidental swallowing A Danger Be sure to use a dedicated Olympus lithium ion battery Always charge the battery according to the specified method Failure to do so may result in fire or injury Thoroughly read the instruction manual of the battery and use the battery correctly Do no
33. t expose the battery to fire or excessive heat This could result in fire or explosion e Do not use or leave the battery in places of high temperature such as in strong sunlight inside a car under a blazing sun or in front of a heater This could result in fire or ignition Do not attempt to solder deform modify or disassemble the battery This could damage the terminal safety valve or cause splattering of the battery contents Do not bring the plus or minus terminals into contact with anything metal Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins Should battery fluid get in your eyes wash your eyes immediately with clean water and do not rub them Seek medical attention immediately as blindness could result EN 12 or sate use o IS produc Ne A 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 leakage discoloration or deformation If battery fluid gets on your skin or clothing wash immediately in clean water The fluid could cause harm to your skin A Caution The battery is exclusively for use in Olympus digital cameras Do not use in a
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