Olympus Stylus 730 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

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The camera you have purchased is equipped with "Normal mode" and "Simple
mode". This manual presumes that you are using the camera in "Normal mode",
which is the default setting. For instructions on how to switch between "Normal
mode" and "Simple mode" and how to operate the camera in "Simple mode",
refer to the "Advanced Manual".
For more information, please refer to the Basic & Advanced Manuals
or visit: www.olympusamerica.com/support
© 2006
Printed in Japan
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Set date and time

About the date and time setting screen
Y-M-D (Year-Month-Day)
X
Hour
Y Y M D D T I M E T I M E
Minute
Date formats (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y)
----.--.-- --:-- ----.--.-- --:--
Y / M / D Y / M / D
CANCEL MENU
Exits a setting.
a. Press the 1 F button and the 2Y button to select [Y].
• The first two digits of the year are fixed.
X
1 F Button
Y Y M D D T I M E
2006.--.-- --:-- 2006 .--.-- --:--
CANCEL
MENU
2Y Button
b. Press the 3# button.
3# Button
Gather these items (box contents)
Digital Camera Strap
LI-40C Battery USB Cable AV Cable
Charger
Items not shown: Advanced Manual (CD-ROM), Basic Manual, and warranty
card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
Attach the strap
VH748601
Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
c. Press the 1F button and the
2Y button to select [M].
d. Press the 3# button.
e. Press the 1F button and the
2Y button to select [D].
f. Press the 3# button.
g. Press the 1F button and the
2Y button to select "hour",
"minute".
• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.
T I M E
h. Press the 3# button.
Y / M / D Y / M / D
i. Press the 1F button and the
2Y button to select [Y/M/D].
j. After all items have been set, press the  button.
• For precise time setting, press the  button as the time signal strikes 00 seconds.
 Button

Prepare the battery

a. Charge the battery
Power Cable
LI-42B Lithium Ion
Battery
2
AC Wall
Outlet
Battery comes partially charged.
OLYMPUS Master
Software CD-ROM
b. Insert the battery in the camera
1
2
3
The strap can also be fed through strap
eyelet on the lower side.

Take a picture

X
a. Hold the camera
Y Y M D D T I M E T I M E
Horizontal grip
2006 2006.11 11.-- --:-- .-- --:--
Y / M / D Y / M / D
CANCEL
MENU
X
Y Y M D D T I M E T I M E
2006.11 11.26 26 --:-- 2006 --:--
Y / M / D Y / M / D
CANCEL
MENU
b. Focus
X
Y Y M D D T I M E T I M E
2006 2006.11 11.26 26 12 12:30 30 Y / M / D Y / M / D
CANCEL MENU SET OK
X
Y Y M D D T I M E T I M E
2006 2006.11 11.26 26 12 12:30 30 Y / M / D Y / M / D
CANCEL SET OK
MENU
c. Shoot
P
[ ]
completely)
[IN
IN]
4 4
HQ HQ 3072 3072 × 2304 2304
3
Lithium Ion Battery

Turn the camera on

Battery Charger
1
a. Press the o button
Charging Indicator
Light On (Red): Charging
Light Off: Charging complete
(Charging time: Approx. 5 hours)
To turn off the camera, press the o button once again.
Insert the battery with the side
down.
To remove the battery, slide the
battery lock knob in the direction of
the arrow. Hint
The directions of the arrow pad (1243) is indicated
with 1243 in the supplied instruction manual.
Battery lock knob

Review your pictures

a. Press the q button.
Vertical grip
Prev. Picture
Place this mark over your subject.
P
a. As described in a. above, display the picture you
Shutter
want to erase.
Button [ ]
b. Press the S button.
(Pressed
halfway)
[IN IN]
4 4
HQ HQ 3072 3072 × 2304 2304
The number of remaining
still pictures is displayed.
The green lamp indicates the
focus and exposure are locked.
c. Press the 1F button to select [YES] and press the
 button to erase the image.
Shutter
Button
(Pressed
The K button blinks.
4
For details on inserting an optional xD-
Picture Card™, please refer to the
advanced manual.
X
Y Y M D D T I M E T I M E
----.--.-- --:-- ----.--.-- --:-- Y / M / D Y / M / D
o Button
CANCEL MENU
• When the date and time
have not yet been set, this
screen will appear.
1
4 3
2
[IN IN]
HQ HQ
q Button
'06.11.26 '06.11.26 12:30 12:30
Arrow Pad
1 0 0 - 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 1
1
Next Picture
Erase pictures
E R A S E [ I N ]
YE S
N O
BACK SET OK
MENU
S Button
E R A S E
1F Button
YES
NO
BACK SET OK
MENU