PICTURES USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER CAMERA SETTINGS MISCELLANEOUS DIGITAL CAMERA C-3030ZOOM Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.
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TAKING PICTURES USING THE OPTICAL VIEWFINDER Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. Be sure to retain this Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.
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7. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT, Taking panorama pictures. (p. 101) Operation: 32 ~ 104°F, Charge: 32 ~ 104°F, Storage: –4 ~ 86°F • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, 7. DO NOT MODIFY THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON THE CAMERA Control panel...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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7. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT, Taking panorama pictures. (p. 101) Operation: 32 ~ 104°F, Charge: 32 ~ 104°F, Storage: –4 ~ 86°F • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, 7. DO NOT MODIFY THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON THE CAMERA Control panel...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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7. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT, Taking panorama pictures. (p. 101) Operation: 32 ~ 104°F, Charge: 32 ~ 104°F, Storage: –4 ~ 86°F • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, 7. DO NOT MODIFY THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON THE CAMERA Control panel...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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7. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT, Taking panorama pictures. (p. 101) Operation: 32 ~ 104°F, Charge: 32 ~ 104°F, Storage: –4 ~ 86°F • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, 7. DO NOT MODIFY THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON THE CAMERA Control panel...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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7. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT, Taking panorama pictures. (p. 101) Operation: 32 ~ 104°F, Charge: 32 ~ 104°F, Storage: –4 ~ 86°F • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, 7. DO NOT MODIFY THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON THE CAMERA Control panel...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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7. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT, Taking panorama pictures. (p. 101) Operation: 32 ~ 104°F, Charge: 32 ~ 104°F, Storage: –4 ~ 86°F • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, 7. DO NOT MODIFY THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON THE CAMERA Control panel...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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The flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. settin Spot/Macro button • Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non- When the power is turned on in the Record Mode, the remaining battery Shutter release button Print-reserve ................168 ¥...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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The flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. settin Spot/Macro button • Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non- When the power is turned on in the Record Mode, the remaining battery Shutter release button Print-reserve ................168 ¥...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
Sequential shooting at high shutter speeds (max. 3.3 frames/second) is possible in all modes except TIFF. The Olympus high-resolution 3X optical zoom lens plus the Digital Zoom make possible photographs equivalent to 7.5X zoom. Movie function incorporated that lets you record up to approx.
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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PREPARATION Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
CHECKING THE CONTENTS Camera Strap Remote control A/V cable Warranty card Lens cap Instructions/Remote CR-V3 lithium battery pack control instructions (2 packs) USB cable Software CD’s Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
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The flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. settin Spot/Macro button • Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non- When the power is turned on in the Record Mode, the remaining battery Shutter release button Print-reserve ................168 ¥...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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The flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. settin Spot/Macro button • Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non- When the power is turned on in the Record Mode, the remaining battery Shutter release button Print-reserve ................168 ¥...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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7. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT, Taking panorama pictures. (p. 101) Operation: 32 ~ 104°F, Charge: 32 ~ 104°F, Storage: –4 ~ 86°F • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, 7. DO NOT MODIFY THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON THE CAMERA Control panel...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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Note: • CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be charged. • Alkaline batteries have a lot of variation in their performance and deteriorate particularly at low temperatures. It is recommended that lithium battery packs or NiMH batteries be used. • Manganese batteries cannot be used. Please read the cautions concerning batteries.
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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The flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. settin Spot/Macro button • Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non- When the power is turned on in the Record Mode, the remaining battery Shutter release button Print-reserve ................168 ¥...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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Select the date order using the top/bottom arrows on the SETUP Jog dial. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to adjust the m/ ft first setting (month/day/year). Press the top/bottom arrows [ 3 / 3 ] on the Jog dial to adjust the first setting, then press the right arrow on the Jog dial to adjust the second setting.
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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The flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. settin of pixels Spot/Macro button • Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non- When the power is turned on in the Record Mode, the remaining battery 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB Shutter release button Print-reserve ................168...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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The flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. settin Spot/Macro button • Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non- When the power is turned on in the Record Mode, the remaining battery Shutter release button Print-reserve ................168 ¥...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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The flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. settin Spot/Macro button • Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non- When the power is turned on in the Record Mode, the remaining battery Shutter release button Print-reserve ................168 ¥...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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The flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. settin of pixels Spot/Macro button • Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non- When the power is turned on in the Record Mode, the remaining battery 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB Shutter release button Print-reserve ................168...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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The flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. settin of pixels Spot/Macro button • Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non- When the power is turned on in the Record Mode, the remaining battery 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB Shutter release button Print-reserve ................168...
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OFOC There are even whe pressed h Manual f Subjects with low contrast Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 53) 2 Subjects with no vertical lines Lock the focus on the subject by holding the camera vertically, then change it to the horizontal position to take the picture.
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TAKING PICTURES USING THE OPTICAL VIEWFINDER Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. Be sure to retain this Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.
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The flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. settin Spot/Macro button • Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non- When the power is turned on in the Record Mode, the remaining battery Shutter release button Print-reserve ................168 ¥...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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The flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. settin Spot/Macro button • Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non- When the power is turned on in the Record Mode, the remaining battery Shutter release button Print-reserve ................168 ¥...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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7. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT, Taking panorama pictures. (p. 101) Operation: 32 ~ 104°F, Charge: 32 ~ 104°F, Storage: –4 ~ 86°F • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, 7. DO NOT MODIFY THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON THE CAMERA Control panel...
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OFOC There are certain conditions where the autofocus may not work properly even when the Green lamp lights when the Shutter release button is pressed halfway. When this happens, try the procedure below or use Manual focus. (p. 71) 1 Subjects with low contrast Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture.
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The flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. settin Spot/Macro button • Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non- When the power is turned on in the Record Mode, the remaining battery Shutter release button Print-reserve ................168 ¥...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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7. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT, Taking panorama pictures. (p. 101) Operation: 32 ~ 104°F, Charge: 32 ~ 104°F, Storage: –4 ~ 86°F • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, 7. DO NOT MODIFY THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON THE CAMERA Control panel...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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7. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT, Taking panorama pictures. (p. 101) Operation: 32 ~ 104°F, Charge: 32 ~ 104°F, Storage: –4 ~ 86°F • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, 7. DO NOT MODIFY THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON THE CAMERA Control panel...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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7. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT, Taking panorama pictures. (p. 101) Operation: 32 ~ 104°F, Charge: 32 ~ 104°F, Storage: –4 ~ 86°F • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, 7. DO NOT MODIFY THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON THE CAMERA Control panel...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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7. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT, Taking panorama pictures. (p. 101) Operation: 32 ~ 104°F, Charge: 32 ~ 104°F, Storage: –4 ~ 86°F • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, 7. DO NOT MODIFY THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON THE CAMERA Control panel...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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The flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. settin Spot/Macro button • Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non- When the power is turned on in the Record Mode, the remaining battery Shutter release button Print-reserve ................168 ¥...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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The flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. settin Spot/Macro button • Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non- When the power is turned on in the Record Mode, the remaining battery Shutter release button Print-reserve ................168 ¥...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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7. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT, Taking panorama pictures. (p. 101) Operation: 32 ~ 104°F, Charge: 32 ~ 104°F, Storage: –4 ~ 86°F • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, 7. DO NOT MODIFY THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON THE CAMERA Control panel...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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7. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT, Taking panorama pictures. (p. 101) Operation: 32 ~ 104°F, Charge: 32 ~ 104°F, Storage: –4 ~ 86°F • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, 7. DO NOT MODIFY THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON THE CAMERA Control panel...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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7. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT, Taking panorama pictures. (p. 101) Operation: 32 ~ 104°F, Charge: 32 ~ 104°F, Storage: –4 ~ 86°F • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, 7. DO NOT MODIFY THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON THE CAMERA Control panel...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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The flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. settin Spot/Macro button • Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non- When the power is turned on in the Record Mode, the remaining battery Shutter release button Print-reserve ................168 ¥...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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The flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. settin Spot/Macro button • Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non- When the power is turned on in the Record Mode, the remaining battery Shutter release button Print-reserve ................168 ¥...
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Slide-show mode ..............115 This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. You can adjust the date and time.
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The flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. settin Spot/Macro button • Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non- When the power is turned on in the Record Mode, the remaining battery Shutter release button Print-reserve ................168 ¥...