Olympus CAMEDIA D-550 Zoom Quick Start Manual

QuickStart Guide

D-550 ZOOM
It is strongly recommended that
you follow these step-by-step
numbered instructions to set up
and quickly begin using your
new D-550 Zoom Digital
Camera.
For more detailed instructions on advanced features, please refer to the
printed Basic Manual included in your package, or the Reference
Manual on the CD-ROM.
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PREPARE THE CAMERA FOR USE
Before you begin using your Olympus D-550 Zoom Digital Camera...
a.
Load the Batteries
Load 4 AA batteries into the compartment as indicated in
the illustrations and on the camera body. Close the cover and
slide it towards the camera body until you feel a click. Put the
battery compartment door back into the locked position.
Confirm you have installed the batteries properly and that there
is power to the monitor by pressing
message should be displayed in the LCD monitor. Turn the monitor
off by pressing again.
TIP: For best results, Olympus strongly recommends using four AA nickel metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable
batteries. An optional Olympus AC adapter also is available, and is recommended when downloading images to
ensure a consistent power supply.
See the D-550 Zoom Basic Manual for more information on battery use.
b.
Insert the SmartMedia
The SmartMedia card is where the camera stores your pictures. The pictures
you take remain on the SmartMedia card even when the camera is turned off
and/or the batteries are removed.
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TURNING ON THE CAMERA

All you need to do is slide the lens cover open or closed to turn the
camera ON or OFF.
a.
Turn the camera ON (Shooting Mode)
Open the lens cover fully. You should feel two clicks. The lens barrel extends and the flash pops up.
If the lens barrel does not extend, the lens cover is probably not fully open. Slide the lens cover
completely to the open position.
To turn the camera off, slide the lens cover until you feel the first click. Allow the lens barrel to retract,
then close the lens cover completely, and press the flash down until it locks into place.
TIP: To maximize battery life, the D-550 Zoom features a power saving mode in which
the camera enters a sleep mode after approximately three (3) minutes of non-use. Press
the shutter button or zoom lever to wake up the camera.
b.
Set the Date and Time (OPTIONAL)
Although this is not required, it is recommended that you set the date and time. This affects the
way image file names are created, and will conveniently stamp each picture with this information.
• Open the lens cover fully, then press
• Press to select MODE MENU.
• To get to the Date/Time menu setting, press
• Press , and then . The
• Use to select the desired date format (usually M, D, Y).
• Press to proceed to the next field. Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields using
. Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set.
Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour format.
• Press twice to set the date and time and exit the menu.
c.
Camera Diagram and Controls
Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations.
Diopter adjustment dial
VIDEO-OUT jack
Connector cover
DC-IN jack
USB connector
VT434201
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Battery compartment lock
. The "No Card"
™ Card
.
three times to scroll to the SET tab.
will be highlighted. Press .
Optical Viewfinder
Shooting mode button
LCD Monitor Monitor button
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UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS

Gather your D-550 Zoom and all the parts as shown in the illustration. You'll need these items to complete the steps for
the camera set up procedures that follow.
D-550 Zoom 2 pairs of
Strap
AA batteries
First make sure the sliding front cover is closed. Open the card cover door and note the
diagram on the inside. Match the orientation of the SmartMedia card to the diagram, and
slide the card into the slot as far as it will go. Close the cover until it locks into place; you will
feel it snap closed.
c.
Attach the strap
Attach the strap as illustrated to make the camera easier to handle.
Zoom lever
Sliding lens cover
Shooting mode
Battery check
Green lamp
Flash mode
AF
Self-timer
Memory gauge
Number of storable
still pictures/seconds
remaining
Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in LCD Monitor
AF button
Note: Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators will be displayed.
Flash mode button
Battery check
Self-timer button
Menu button
CAMEDIA USB Cable
(beige color)
Master 4.0 CD-ROM
(OPTIONAL)
Shutter button Self-timer lamp Flash
Lens
Battery compartment
Battery compartment lock Tripod mount
Flash stand-by (lights up)
Camera movement warning/Flash charge (blinks)
AF Target mark
1984x1488
Spot metering
Print reservation, number of prints
X10
SIZE: 1984X1488
ISO400
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FILE: 100-0016
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16MB SmartMedia Card
with static-free case
and labels
Exposure compensation
Sequential shooting
White balance
ISO
Record mode
Number of pixels
Protect
Record mode
Number of pixels
Exposure compensation
White balance
ISO
Date and time
File number, Frame number/
Playing time
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