Olympus Stylus 840 Instruction Manual
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DIGITAL CAMERA
Instruction
Manual
( 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. 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
photographs.
( In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information
contained in this manual.
( The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages
and may differ from the actual product.
Quick Start Guide
Get started using your
camera right away.
Button operations
Menu operations
Printing pictures
Using OLYMPUS Master
Getting to know your
camera better
Appendix
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Page 1: Digital Camera
Instruction Manual ( 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. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Quick Start Guide Button operations Menu operations Printing pictures Using OLYMPUS Master Getting to know your camera better Appendix Test out the functions of the camera buttons by following along with the P.11 illustrations. Learn about the menus that control the functions and settings for basic P.20... - Page 3 Strap Lithium Ion Battery (LI-42B) Battery Charger USB cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master 2 (LI-40C) CD-ROM Items not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Attach the strap Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
- Page 4 Preparing the camera a. Charge the battery AC Wall Outlet Battery comes partially charged. b. Insert the battery and an xD-Picture Card (optional) in the camera. Battery Charger Power Cable Lithium Ion Battery Charging Indicator Light On (Red): Charging Light Off: Charging complete (Charging time: Approx.
- Page 5 Index area You can shoot pictures with this camera even without using an optional xD- Picture Card (hereinafter referred to as “the card”). If an xD-Picture Card is not inserted, your pictures will be saved to the internal memory. For details on the card, please refer to “The card” (P.64). Preparing the camera ( Insert the battery by putting in the...
- Page 6 Turn the camera on This explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode. a. Set the mode dial to h. Still picture shooting modes This function allows you to shoot with the camera’s automatic settings. The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed. This function allows you to shoot pictures by selecting a scene according to the shooting condition.
- Page 7 Set date and time About the date and time setting screen D T I M E T I M E ---- -- -- -- -- Y M D CANCEL MENU Exits a setting. a. Press the1 F button and the 2Y button to select [Y]. •...
- Page 8 Set date and time d. Press the 3# button. e. Press the1 F button and the 2Y button to select [D]. f. Press the 3# button. g. Press the1 F button and the 2Y button to select the hours and minutes.
- Page 9 Take a picture a. Hold the camera Horizontal grip b. Focus (Pressed Halfway) • The AF target mark lights in green when the focus and exposure are locked. The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed. • If the AF target mark blinks in red, the focus is not adjusted properly.
- Page 10 View pictures a. Set the mode dial to q. Arrow pad Prev. Picture Erase pictures a. Press the 4& button and the 3# button to display the picture you want to erase. b. Press the f/S button. c. Press the1 F button to select [YES], and press the e button to erase the picture.
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Page 11: Button Operations
Button operations Flash mode Shooting mode 1 o button Power on: Shooting mode • Lens extends • Monitor turns on 2 Shutter button Shooting still pictures Set the mode dial to h, K, s or g, and lightly press the shutter button (halfway). -
Page 12: S Shoot Pictures By Selecting A Scene According To The Situation
3 Mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired shooting or playback mode. h Shooting pictures with automatic settings The camera determines the optimum settings for the shooting conditions automatically. Settings in the [CAMERA MENU] such as white balance and ISO sensitivity cannot be changed. -
Page 13: N Recording Movies
g Follow the shooting guide to take better pictures Follow the shooting guide displayed on the screen to set the SHOOTING GUIDE target items. Shoot w/ effects preview. • Press m to display the shooting guide again. Brightening subject. • To change the setting without using the shooting guide, set Shooting into backlight. - Page 14 Operations during movie playback 2008.08.26 2008.08.26 12:30 100-0004 100-0004 00:12 /00:34 00:12 /00:34 • Press e to pause the playback. Operations during pause 2008.08.26 12:30 2008.08.26 100-0004 100-0004 00:14 /00:34 00:14 /00:34 • To resume the movie, press e. • To cancel the playback of the movie in the middle of it or during pause, press m. Viewing panorama pictures taken with [COMBINE IN CAMERA 1] [COMBINE IN CAMERA 2] (Panorama playback) 3 : Each time you press the button, the playback speed...
- Page 15 P Viewing “My Favorite” The still pictures registered in “My Favorite” are displayed. My Favorite My Favorite My Favorite My Favorite • Press the arrow pad to view other pictures. • Use the zoom button to switch among close-up playback and index display.
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Page 16: Zoom Button
6 m button (MENU) Displays the top menu. 7 Zoom button Shooting mode: Zooming in on your subject Optical zoom ratio: 5× Zoom out: Press on the zoom button. Playback mode: Changing the picture display 2008.08.26 2008.08.26 12:30 12:30 2008.08.26 2008.08.26 12:30 12:30 2008.08.26... - Page 17 8 1 F button Press 1 F in shooting mode, use the arrow pad 43 to select the frame with the desired brightness. Press e to confirm your selection. • Adjustable from -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. +0.3 +0.3 +0.7 +0.7 +1.0 +1.0...
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Page 18: Erasing Pictures
b q /P button q Viewing pictures immediately Press q in shooting mode to switch to playback mode and display the last picture taken. Press q again or press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode. g “q Viewing still pictures/Selecting playback mode” (P.13) P Printing pictures When a printer is connected to the camera, display the picture you want to print in playback mode and press P. -
Page 19: Shooting Mode
d g /E button g Changing the information displays Press g to change the display in the following order. Shooting mode Normal display 1600 1600 +2.0 +2.0 Simple display Frame assist 1600 1600 +2.0 +2.0 Histogram display 1600 1600 +2.0 +2.0 This is not displayed when the mode dial is set to n or g. -
Page 20: Menu Operations
Menu operations m button Arrow pad (1243) About the menus Pressing m displays the top menu on the monitor. • The items displayed on the top menu differ according to the mode. Top menu (in still picture shooting mode) IMAGE IMAGE QUALITY QUALITY... - Page 21 Using the menus This explains how to use the menus with [AF MODE] setting as an example. Set the mode dial to K. Press m to display the top menu. Select [CAMERA MENU] and press e to confirm your selection. •...
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Page 22: Image Quality
FINE ZOOM SETUP SETUP DIGITAL ZOOM SILENT SILENT * An OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card is required. MODE MODE Application • Suitable for printing pictures over A3 or 11"x17". • Suitable for printing pictures at A4 or 8.5" x 11". • Suitable for printing pictures up to A4 or 8"x 11". - Page 23 Pictures are manually shot to be combined on a computer. COMBINE IN PC • An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required for panorama shooting. • When the card capacity is insufficient, this function cannot be selected. Restoring default settings Factory default setting Ref.
- Page 24 [COMBINE IN CAMERA 1] As you recompose the frame, the camera automatically shoots and combines pictures for a single panoramic picture in the camera.Only combined pictures are saved. EXIT Connects pictures Target mark from left to right • Take the first picture. •...
- Page 25 [COMBINE IN PC] Create a panoramic picture using the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD- ROM. 3 :The next picture is connected at the right edge. 4 :The next picture is connected at the left edge. Connects pictures from left to right Use the arrow pad to specify at which edge you want to connect the pictures, and then compose your shots so that the edges of the pictures overlap.
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Page 26: Camera Menu
[eSHOOT & SELECT1]/[fSHOOT & SELECT2] • These scene modes allow you to take sequential pictures by holding down the shutter button. After shooting the pictures, select the ones you want to erase by marking them with a R and press f/S to erase them. BACK MENU [J PRE-CAPTURE MOVIE]... -
Page 27: Digital Zoom
DRIVE ... Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed. Focus and exposure are locked at the first frame. The sequential shooting speed varies depending on the image quality setting. Pictures can be taken at a faster speed than normal sequential shooting. You can take a sequence of pictures at one time by holding down the shutter button. - Page 28 ESP/n ... Meters the brightness at the center of the monitor and the surrounding area separately to capture an image with balanced brightness. When taking pictures against strong backlight, the center of the picture may appear dark. Only the center of the monitor is metered. Recommended for taking a picture against strong backlight.
- Page 29 Playback mode menu 4 EDIT COLOR EDIT FRAME LABEL CALENDAR INDEX g “SETUP menus” (P.34) “SILENT MODE Turning off camera sounds” (P.28) • The factory default settings are displayed in gray ( 1 SLIDESHOW • Select from [ALL], [STILL PICTURE], [MOVIE] and SLIDESHOW •...
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Page 30: Perfect Fix
2 PERFECT FIX The recorded image is corrected and saved as a new one. PERFECT FIX SHADOW ADJ REDEYE FIX MENU EXIT • Movies, pictures shot by another camera, and previously fixed or edited pictures cannot be corrected. • Depending on the picture, the editing may not be effective. •... - Page 31 COLOR EDIT ... This function changes the color of a picture and saves it as a new file. • Select the picture with 43 and press e. COLOR EDIT • Use the arrow pad to select the desired color, and press e. 1 Black &...
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Page 32: Print Order
CALENDAR ... This function lets you select a calendar format, integrate the calendar with a picture, and save it as a new file. CALENDAR INDEX ... This function extracts 9 frames from a movie and saves them as a new picture (INDEX) containing thumbnails of each frame. - Page 33 EXIT +90° Select a picture with 43, and use 12 to select [U+90°], [V0°], or [T-90°]. You can rotate several frames in succession. R ... YES / NO Sound is recorded for about 4 seconds. • Select a picture with 43, and select [YES] with 12, then press e to begin recording.
- Page 34 OLYMPUS Master software will be deleted. • Be sure that the card is inserted in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you must format them with this camera.
- Page 35 You can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending on where you purchased this camera. You can add other languages to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. PW ON SETUP ... OFF (No picture is displayed.) / 1 / 2 / MY FAVORITE...
- Page 36 REC VIEW ... The picture being recorded is not displayed. This is useful when you want to prepare for your next shot while the previous picture is being recorded. The picture being recorded is displayed. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken.
- Page 37 s ... BACK MENU X ... The date and time is saved with each image, and is used in the file name. M D T I M E T I M E 2008 2008 08 26 12 30 Y M D CANCEL MENU •...
- Page 38 ALARM CLOCK ... No alarm is set or alarm is canceled. Alarm is activated once. After the alarm goes off, the setting is canceled. ONE TIME Alarm is activated daily at the set time. DAILY • When [X] has not been set, [ALARM CLOCK] is not available. •...
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Page 39: Video Out
VIDEO OUT... NTSC / PAL The factory default settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold. To play back camera images on a TV, set the video output according to your TV’s video signal type. • TV video signal types by country/region. Check the video signal type before connecting the camera to the TV. -
Page 40: Printing Pictures
Printing pictures Direct printing (PictBridge) By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print pictures directly. EASY PRINT ... Prints the picture displayed in the monitor by using CUSTOM PRINT ... Prints with the various print settings. • PictBridge is a standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly. - Page 41 Other print modes and print settings (CUSTOM PRINT) Follow Steps 1 and 2 on P.40 to display the screen for Step 3 above, and then press e. Select [CUSTOM PRINT], and press e. Follow the operation guide to adjust print settings. Selecting a print mode PRINT PRINT MODE SELECT...
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Page 42: Selecting The Picture To Print
Selecting the picture to print Press 43 to select the picture you want to print. You can also use the zoom button and select a picture from the index display. 100-0004 100-0004 PRINT MORE SINGLEPRINT Setting the number of prints and data to be printed PRINT INFO <... - Page 43 Print settings (DPOF) Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date and time information) with the pictures stored on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo store that supports DPOF.
- Page 44 Resetting print reservation data You can reset the print reservation data for all pictures or only those selected. Select top menu To reset the print reservation data for all the pictures Select [P] or [U], and press e. Select [RESET], and press e. To reset the print reservation data for a selected picture Select [P], and press e.
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Page 45: Using Olympus Master
Install the OLYMPUS Master software Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with the following system requirements. For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus website as shown on the back cover of this manual. Operating environment... - Page 46 • Disconnect the cable connecting the camera to the computer • Turn off the camera • Open the camera’s battery/card compartment cover For how to install the OLYMPUS Master software, refer to the installation guide included in the CD-ROM. Connecting the camera to a computer Make sure the camera is turned off.
- Page 47 • Connecting the camera to a computer via a USB hub may cause unstable operation. In this case, do not use a hub, but connect the camera directly to the computer. • Images cannot be transferred to your computer with OLYMPUS Master if [PC] is selected in Step 3, 3 is pressed and [MTP] is selected.
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Page 48: Downloading And Saving Images
Displaying camera images on a computer Downloading and saving images Click “Transfer Images” window, and then click “From Camera” • A window showing all of the pictures that can be transferred from the camera is displayed. Select “New Album” and enter an album name. - Page 49 This camera is compatible with USB mass storage. You can connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable provided with the camera to download and save images without using OLYMPUS Master. The following environment is required to use the USB cable to connect the camera to your computer.
- Page 50 To increase the number of languages Please take care that your battery is fully charged! Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the camera’s USB connector. •...
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Page 51: Getting To Know Your Camera Better
Getting to know your camera better Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking pictures The camera does not turn on even when the batteries are loaded The battery is not fully charged • Charge the battery with the charger. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold •... -
Page 52: Shooting Tips
Shooting tips Focusing on the subject There are several ways to focus, depending on the subject. When the subject is not in the center of the frame • Place the subject in the center of the frame, lock the focus on the subject, and then recompose your picture. -
Page 53: The Picture Is Too Grainy
The picture is too grainy There are several factors that can cause the picture to appear grainy. Using the digital zoom to take close-up pictures • With the digital zoom, part of the image is cropped and enlarged. The greater the magnification, the grainier the picture appears. -
Page 54: Additional Shooting Tips And Information
• It is effective to set the exposure compensation to [+] by pressing1 F when shooting against strong backlighting. g “1 F button Changing picture brightness (Exposure Compensation)” (P.17) • Adjusting exposure of person’s face by setting [AF MODE] to [FACE DETECT] makes the subject’s face appear brighter even against strong backlighting. -
Page 55: Using A New Card
Using a new card • If you use a non-Olympus card or a card that was used on a computer for another application, use the [FORMAT] function to format the card. g “MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) The card access lamp blinks •... -
Page 56: Confirming The Exposure When The Monitor Is Difficult To See Outdoors
Confirming the exposure when the monitor is difficult to see outdoors The monitor may be difficult to see and the exposure difficult to confirm when shooting outdoors. Press g/E repeatedly to display the histogram • Set the exposure so that the graph is concentrated on the outer edges and the graph is balanced on both sides. -
Page 57: Viewing Pictures On A Computer
There are several ways you can view the entire picture on the computer screen. View the picture using image browsing software • Install the OLYMPUS Master 2 software from the provided CD-ROM. Change the monitor setting • The icons on the computer desktop may be rearranged. For details on changing the... - Page 58 When you get an error message on the camera Monitor indication CARD ERROR WRITE PROTECT > MEMORY FULL CARD FULL NO PICTURE PICTURE ERROR THE IMAGE CANNOT BE EDITED CARD-COVER OPEN BATTERY EMPTY CARD SETUP CLEAN CARD CLEAN CARD FORMAT MEMORY SETUP POWER OFF POWER OFF...
- Page 59 Monitor indication Possible cause The printer has run out of ink. NO INK The paper is jammed. JAMMED The printer’s paper tray has been removed or the printer SETTINGS has been operated while CHANGED changing settings on the camera. There is a problem with the printer and/or camera.
- Page 60 Functions available in shooting modes and scene modes Some functions cannot be set in certain shooting modes. For more details, refer to the table below. indicates a restriction to the respective function of each s mode. g“Functions available in shooting scenes” (P.61) Functions available in shooting modes Shooting mode Function...
- Page 61 Functions available in shooting scenes Function &/% Shadow Adjustment Technology Optical zoom PANORAMA DRIVE IMAGE QUALITY FINE ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM ESP/n AF MODE [!] is not available. [%] is not available. [COMBINE IN CAMERA 1],[COMBINE IN CAMERA 2] are not available. [ W ] is not available.
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Page 62: Appendix
• Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemical products are handled since this may result in corrosion. Battery and charger ( This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B or LI-40B). No other type of batteries can be used. ( Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used. - Page 63 Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world A Type B Type (American Type) (British Type) (British Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depending on the area, different types of plugs and supply voltages are used. Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used.
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Page 64: The Card
Use of the accessories The card Pictures can be recorded on the optional card. The internal memory and card are the camera’s media for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera. Pictures recorded to the internal memory or card can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a computer. - Page 65 AC adapter An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer or when running a slideshow for a long period of time. To use an AC adapter for this camera, the multi- adapter (CB-MA1/accessory) is required. Do not use any other AC adapter with this camera.
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Page 66: General Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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. DANGER WARNING CAUTION WARNING! TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT. -
Page 67: Handling The Camera
Handling the Camera WARNING ( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. ( Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range. • You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision. -
Page 68: Battery Handling Precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns. DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified charger. Do not use any other chargers. • Never heat or incinerate batteries. -
Page 69: Caution For Usage Environment
• Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera’s manual. Battery Handling Precautions • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. For safe and proper use, read the battery’s instruction manual carefully before using it. -
Page 70: Legal And Other Notices
Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of this publication or software without obligation or advance notice. - Page 71 Repair, replacement, or adjustment of defective Products shall be Olympus's sole obligation and the customer's sole remedy hereunder. The customer is liable and shall pay for shipment of the Products to the Olympus Service Center. Olympus shall not be obligated to perform preventive maintenance, installation, deinstallation, or maintenance.
- Page 72 Olympus, which are inconsistent or in conflict with or in addition to the terms of this limited warranty, shall not be binding upon Olympus unless reduced to writing and approved by an expressly authorized officer of Olympus.
- Page 73 Package the Product carefully using ample padding material to prevent damage in transit and either deliver it to the Authorized Olympus Dealer that sold you the Product or ship it postage prepaid and insured to any of our Olympus Service Centers.
- Page 74 : 8,100,000 pixels : 1/2.35" CCD (primary color filter), 8,500,000 pixels (gross) : Olympus lens 6.4 to 32.0 mm, f3.3 to 5.0 (equivalent to 36 to 180 mm on a 35 mm camera) : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system : 4 to 1/2000 sec.
- Page 75 Lithium ion battery (LI-42B) Product type : Lithium ion rechargeable battery Standard voltage : DC 3.7 V Standard capacity : 740 mAh Battery life : Approx. 300 full charges (varies on usage) Operating environment Temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (charging)/ -10°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (operation) -20°C to 35°C (-4°F to 95°F) (storage) Dimensions...
- Page 76 CAMERA DIAGRAM Camera Self-timer lamp (P.17) Multi-connector (P.39, 40, 46) Connector cover Strap Eyelet (P.39, 40, 46) (P.3) Monitor (P.37, 77) Speaker Shutter button o button (P.9, 11) (P.6, 11) Zoom button Card access lamp (P.16) (P.48, 64) m button (P.16) Microphone (P.28) Flash (P.17)
- Page 77 Monitor Symbols & Icons (Shooting Mode 1600 1600 +2.0 1/30 +2.0 1/30 F3.5 F3.5 Still picture Item 1 Shooting Mode 2 Flash mode 3 Silent mode 4 Image stabilization (still picture) Digital image stabilization (movie) 5 Macro mode Super macro mode 6 Shadow Adjustment Technology 7 Battery check...
- Page 78 Item 21 Drive 22 ISO 23 White balance (Playback mode 2008.08.26 12:30 2008.08.26 12:30 Still picture Item 1 Silent mode 2 Print reservation/Number of prints <x10 3 Sound record 4 Protect 5 Battery check 6 Shutter speed/ Aperture value 7 Exposure compensation 8 White balance 9 Image size 10 File number...
- Page 79 Index e button (OK/FUNC) ... 15 q/P button ... 18 f/S button (Shadow Adjustmemt Technology/erase) ... 18 3# button (flash mode)... 17 4& button (macro)... 17 1F button (exposure compensation)... 17 AC adapter ... 65 ADD FAVORITE... 15, 30 Adding sound to still pictures R... 33 AF MODE ...
- Page 80 Multi-connector ... 39, 40, 46 NTSC ... 39 Number of frames ... 78 Number of storable still pictures ... 54 OLYMPUS Master ... 3, 45 Operation guide ... 20, 41, 43 Optical zoom... 16, 27 PAL ... 39 PANORAMA ... 23 PERFECT FIX ...
- Page 81 PW ON SETUP ... 35 REC VIEW... 36 Recording movies n ... 11 Recording sound with still pictures R ... 28 REDEYE FIX ... 30 Red-eye reduction flash !... 17 RESET ... 23 Resizing Q... 30 s (scene)... 6, 12, 25 SATURATION (High) ...
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- Page 84 Printed in China VS424701...