- Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC). Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate.
Manual Contents How to use the camera ..........4 Safety Precautions ............6 ....10 UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS ......12 CHARGING THE BATTERY ....... 13 LOADING THE BATTERY ........15 INSERTING A CARD ......17 TURNING THE CAMERA ON ........
Navigation How to use the camera Using a computer... Using the OLYMPUS Master software on your computer lets you enjoy editing, viewing, and printing the pictures downloaded from your camera. Using a card... Pictures taken with this camera are stored on card media (e.g.
Using the direct buttons... Direct buttons let you perform functions such as erasing or protecting pictures or setting the flash mode, making camera operation easy. Using the mode dial... Use the mode dial to select a shooting or playback mode. f lets you select the optimum settings for the shooting conditions from 7 different situations.
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.
Page 7
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.
Legal and other notices • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully, or any request from a third person, which are caused by the inappropriate use of this product.
Lens Cap String Card Lithium Ion Battery (BLM-1) Lithium Ion Battery Charger (BCM-2) USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM Warranty Card Registration Card Basic Manual (this manual) Advanced Manual (CD-ROM) Contents vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera.
Page 11
Be careful when carrying the camera by the strap, as it can easily catch on stray objects, causing injury or damage. Follow the steps, and attach the strap correctly. Olympus is not responsible for any damages resulting from the strap coming loose due to incorrect...
: Charging complete Blinking red : Charging error Note This camera uses one Olympus BLM-1 lithium ion battery. No other type of battery can be used. Attach the protection cap when transporting or storing the battery. The charger can be used within the range of AC 100 V to AC 240 V (50/60 Hz).
LOADING THE BATTERY Make sure the power switch is set to OFF. Power switch Battery compartment cover Open the battery compartment cover. Slide the battery compartment lock from = to ). Lift Insert the battery. To remove the battery Press the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow to release the battery.
Page 14
LOADING THE BATTERY Close the battery compartment cover. Close Slide the battery compartment lock from ) to =. The battery Note Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used. Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below causing the battery to become exhausted quickly.
INSERTING A CARD Make sure the power switch is set to OFF. Open the card cover. Card cover Insert a card. Insert the card into the rear Notch slot while keeping it straight. The slot clicks when the card is inserted fully. Contact To remove the card Push the card and release.
Page 16
The part where the data transferred from the camera enters the card. Note This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (e.g. computer). Make sure to format the card on this camera before use.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON Remove the lens cap. Pull the monitor out and rotate it.
Page 18
TURNING THE CAMERA ON Set the mode dial to P, and turn the power switch Set ON to (. Battery check indicator Shooting mode The monitor turns on and the lens 1/1000 1/1000 F2.8 F2.8 extends. 3072 2304 3072 2304 Note To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops operating after about 3 minutes of non-operation.
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 7 of the Advanced Manual.
TAKING A PICTURE Compose the picture. Shutter button Card access lamp AF target mark Position the AF target mark on your 1/1000 1/1000 F2.8 F2.8 subject using the monitor. 3072 2304 3072 2304 Focus on your subject. Press the shutter button halfway and hold.
TAKING A PICTURE Take the picture. Press the shutter button fully. The card access lamp blinks while 1/1000 1/1000 F2.8 F2.8 0.0 the picture is recorded onto the card. Memory gauge 3072 2304 3072 2304 Note Press the shutter button gently. If it is pressed forcefully, the camera may move causing the pictures to blur.
REVIEWING A PICTURE Press the QUICK VIEW button. Control dial QUICK VIEW button Arrow pad You can display the last picture you took while staying in any shooting 100-0030 0030 mode. Press the QUICK VIEW button again or press the shutter button lightly when you are ready to take another picture.
Advanced Manual for additional camera features and applications. And to get the most out of your digital images, be sure to install the OLYMPUS Master software on the supplied CD-ROM for enhanced editing, storing, and sharing of your images.
: 7,100,000 pixels Image pickup device : 1/1.8" CCD solid-state image pickup, 7,410,000 pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus lens 5.7 to 22.9 mm, f2.8 to 4.8 (equivalent to 27 to 110 mm on a 35mm camera) Filter : Exclusive Olympus filter...
Page 25
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage) Humidity : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage) Power supply : One Olympus BLM-1 lithium ion battery Olympus AC adapter (optional) Dimensions : 116 mm (W) × 87 mm (H) × 65.5 mm (D) (4.6"...