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DIGITAL CAMERA

FE-320/X-835/C-540
FE-340/X-855/C-560
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. Unless otherwise specified, the explanation about these
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illustrations is provided for FE-320/X-835/C-540.

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

    Appendix ( 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

    Find out more about camera Getting to know your camera operations and how to take better better pictures. P. 42 Read about convenient functions and safety precautions on how to use your Appendix P. 50 camera more effectively. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...
  • Page 3 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...
  • Page 4 Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may produce heat or an explosion. Contact authorized distributors/service centers. Battery lock knob ( To remove the battery, press the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...
  • Page 5 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. 52). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...
  • Page 6 ( To turn off the camera, press the o button once again. Hint The directions of the arrow pad is indicated with ONXY in the supplied instruction manual. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...
  • Page 7 OF/< button TIME 2008 Y M D NY button CANCEL MENU b. Press the Y# button. Y# button c. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to select [M]. TIME Y M D 2008 CANCEL MENU Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...
  • Page 8 After all settings have been set, press . • For a more accurate setting, press  when the time signal hits 00 seconds. AUTO AUTO AUTO  button The number of storable still pictures is displayed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...
  • Page 9 Shutter speed and aperture are also displayed. • If the AF target mark blinks in red, the camera is unable to focus. Try locking focus again. c. Shoot. The card access lamp blinks. Shutter Button (Press Completely) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...
  • Page 10 Press the X& and Y# buttons to display the picture you want to erase. b. Press the /S button. ERASE ERASE /S button CANCEL MENU c. Press the OF/< button, select [YES], and press . OF/< button ERASE ERASE  button CANCEL MENU Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 11: Button Operations

    AF target mark Recording movies Set the mode dial to n and lightly press the shutter button to lock focus. Press the shutter button completely to start recording. Press the shutter button again to stop recording. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 12: Playing Back Movies

    X : Plays the movie in reverse when pressed and held. • To resume the movie, press . • To cancel the playback of the movie in the middle of it or during pause, press m. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 13: H Shooting Pictures Using Digital Image Stabilization

    • The content set using the shooting guide will change to the default Shooting into backlight. setting by pressing m or changing the mode using the mode dial. Set particular lighting. Blurring background. BACK MENU Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 14: N Recording Movies

    “IMAGE QUALITY Changing the image quality” (P. 21) Function Menu Current camera settings are displayed. ON: Select the function to be set. AUTO AUTO AUTO FLUORESCENT3 FLUORESCENT3 XY: Select a setting, and press . AUTO Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 15: Off

    23.6 in. (when the zoom is set for the zoom-in angle) to your subject. Super macro mode This mode lets you shoot from as close as 5 cm/2.0 in. (FE-320/ X-835/C-540)/3 cm/1.2 in. (FE-340/X-855/C-560) to your subject. The zoom position is fixed automatically and cannot be changed.

  • Page 16: Erasing Pictures

    Zoom lever Zooming while shooting/Close-up playback Shooting mode: Zooming in on your subject Optical zoom: 3x (FE-320/X-835/C-540) 5x (FE-340/X-855/C-560) Digital zoom: 4x (optical zoom × digital zoom: Max. 12x (FE-320/X-835/C-540) Max. 20x (FE-340/X-855/C-560)) Zoom out: Zoom in: Turn the zoom Turn the zoom lever to the W-side.

  • Page 17: Index Display

    • Press the arrow pad during close- 2008.08.26 2008.08.26 12:30 12:30 up playback to scroll the picture in the indicated direction. • When returning to the single- frame playback, press . 2008.08.26 2008.08.26 12:30 12:30 2008.08.26 2008.08.26 12:30 12:30 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 18: Normal Display

    E Displaying the menu guide With a menu item highlighted, press and hold down E to display the menu guide which will provide more information on the function or setting. Sets the language for menus and error messages. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 19: Menu Operations

    S I L E N T S I L E N T S C E N E S C E N E M O D E M O D E EXIT MENU  Operation guide button Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...
  • Page 20 • The menu item is set and the previous menu is displayed. BRIGHT MENU COLOR NORMAL Press m repeatedly to exit the menu. NORMAL SOUND SETTINGS • To cancel any changes and continue operating the menus, NORMAL press m without pressing . BACK MENU Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 21: Image Quality

    S I L E N T S C E N E S C E N E *1 An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required. M O D E M O D E *2 This is displayed only when the movie is selected.

  • Page 22: Camera Menu

    For shooting under a neutral white fluorescent lamp. (This type of lamp 2 lamp is mainly used in desk lamps.) Fluorescent For shooting under a white fluorescent lamp. (This type of lamp is lamp 3 mainly used in offices.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 23: Auto

    Microphone PANORAMA ..................Creating a panoramic picture Panorama shooting lets you create a panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software on the provided CD-ROM. An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required for panorama shooting. Connects pictures from left to right Connects pictures from bottom to top...
  • Page 24 • Select [OFF] when recording movie with the camera physically stabilized. If not, the movie you are capturing may shake along with the subject. SILENT MODE Muting operational sounds OFF /ON This function allows you to mute operational sounds during shooting and playback (e.g. warning beeps, shutter sounds, etc…). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 25: Perfect Fix

    EXIT MENU *2 Available in the FE-340/X-855/ C-560 only. *3 Available in the FE-320/X-835/ C-540 only. g “SETUP menus” (P. 29) g “SILENT MODE Muting operational sounds” (P. 24) • The factory default settings are displayed in gray (...
  • Page 26 The subject must be facing towards the camera. • Select the picture with XY, and press . • Select your desired effect with XY, and press . • There may be cases in which the camera cannot detect a face. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 27: Playback Menu

    New picture orientations are saved even when the power is turned off. EXIT EXIT EXIT +90° 0° -90° Select a picture with XY, and select [U +90°]/[V 0°]/[T -90°] with ON to rotate pictures. You can rotate Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals several frames in succession.
  • Page 28 Making print reservations (DPOF) This function allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date and time information) with the pictures stored on the card. g “Print settings (DPOF)” (P. 35) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...
  • Page 29 • Make sure there is no card inserted in the camera when formatting the internal memory. • 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 30: Off

    • To set the time precisely, with the cursor TIME Minute either on “Minutes” or “Y/M/D”, press  as Date formats the time signal strikes 00 seconds. Y M D 2008 08 26 12 30 (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y) CANCEL MENU Cancels the setting Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 31: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv

    ............. Setting the camera to the power save mode When no operation has been performed for approximately 10 seconds while in shooting mode, the monitor automatically shuts off. Pressing the zoom lever or other buttons restores the camera from power save mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 32: Printing Pictures

    Turn the printer on and plug the USB cable provided with the camera into the multi-connector of the camera and the printer’s USB port. FE-320/X-835/C-540 USB cable Multi-connector Connector cover FE-340/X-855/C-560 Multi-connector USB cable • The [EASY PRINT START] screen is displayed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 33: Disconnect The Usb Cable

    Select the number of pictures to be laid out on a BACK MENU sheet of paper. Available in [MULTI PRINT] mode only. • If the [PRINTPAPER] screen is not displayed, [SIZE], [BORDERLESS] and [PICS/SHEET] are set to as [STANDARD]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 34: Selecting The Picture To Print

    Screen during data transfer In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, press m. PRINT MODE SELECT • A message is displayed. PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX PRINT ORDER EXIT Disconnect the USB cable. MENU Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...
  • Page 35 Select the date and time setting, and press . The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE The selected pictures are printed with the shooting date. TIME The selected pictures are printed with the shooting time. DATE TIME BACK MENU Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...
  • Page 36 When you are finished canceling print reservations, press . Select the date and time setting, and press . • The setting is applied to the remaining pictures with print reservations. Select [SET], and press . Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 37: Using Olympus Master

    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 web site as shown on the back cover of this manual. Operating environment...
  • Page 38 • 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, Y is pressed and [MTP] is selected.
  • Page 39 Master 2” folder. • The browse window is displayed. • When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation, the OLYMPUS Master initial setting screen and user registration screen are displayed before the browse window. Follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 40: Disconnecting The Usb Cable

    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 41 After the download procedure the camera display will show “OK”. You can remove the cables and turn power off. After restarting the camera you will be able to choose the new language from [SET UP]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 42: Getting To Know Your Camera Better

    3 days. If the battery is in the camera for a short period of time, the date and time setting will be reset earlier than this. Before taking important pictures, check that the date and time settings are correct. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 43: Shooting Tips

    When taking pictures in low light without the flash, set the flash mode to [$] (flash off). g “Y# button Flash shooting” (P. 15) Select a higher value for [ISO] g “ISO Changing the ISO sensitivity” (P. 23) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 44: The Picture Is Too Grainy

    • Pictures are not recorded to the internal memory when a card is inserted in the camera. Pictures in the internal memory can be copied to the card using the [BACKUP] function. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...
  • Page 45 3264 × 2448 2560 × 1920 2048 × 1536 1,254 1,305 1,031 1,066 1600 × 1200 1,938 2,063 1,560 1,640 1280 × 960 2,907 3,198 4,920 5,814 640 × 480 7,995 10,660 1920 × 1080 1,827 1,938 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 46: Using A New Card

    38 sec. Using a new card • When using a non-Olympus card or a card used for other purposes with a computer, etc., use the [FORMAT] function to format the card. g “MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) Formatting the internal memory or card” (P. 29) The card access lamp is blinking •...

  • Page 47: Playback Help And Troubleshooting Tips

    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 settings on your Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...
  • Page 48 There is no paper in the Load some paper into the printer. printer. NO PAPER The printer has run out of Replace the ink cartridge in the printer. ink. NO INK Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...
  • Page 49 The image quality is limited to [I] or lower. The macro mode is fixed at [&]. The image quality is fixed at [C]. [AUTO] and [!] are not available. [AF MODE] is fixed at [FACE DETECT]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 50: Appendix

    ( The provided rechargeable battery usually takes approximately 5 hours to charge. ( This camera uses a charger specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of charger. ( This camera is equipped with a thermal shutdown circuit to shut it down in the event that its temperature exceeds a specified value.
  • Page 51 Countries/Regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Thailand C/BF Algeria 127/220 Vietnam Congo (dem) Egypt Oceania Ethiopia Countries/Regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Kenya C/BF Australia Nigeria C/BF New Zealand 230/240 South Africa 220/230 C/BF Tanzania C/BF Tunisia Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 52: Using Your Charger Abroad

    You can confirm on the monitor whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and playback operations. Shooting mode Playback mode Memory indicator When using the internal memory No icon: When using a card 100-0004 100-0004 2008.08.26 2008.08.26 12:30 12:30 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 53: General 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. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.

  • Page 54: Handling The Camera

    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 55: Caution For Usage Environment

    After storage, test the camera by turning it on and pressing the shutter release button to make sure that it is operating normally. • Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera’s manual. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 56: Lcd Monitor

    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. • If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may result. Wipe the battery well with a dry cloth before use.

  • Page 57: Copyright Notice

    Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein.
  • Page 58 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 59 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 60 96.9 mm (W) × 57.5 mm (H) × 22.6 mm (D) (3.8× 2.3 × 0.9 in.) (excluding protrusions) Weight : FE-320/X-835/C-540: 95 g (3.4 oz) without battery and card FE-340/X-855/C-560: 116 g (4.1 oz) without battery and card Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...
  • Page 61 -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage) Dimensions : 62 × 23 × 90 mm (2.4 × 0.9 × 3.5 in.) Weight : Approx. 65 g (2.3 oz) Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...
  • Page 62 30 (Macro mode) gP. 16 gP. 15 m button gP. 16 Battery/card compartment Tripod socket cover gP. 4 Speaker Multi-connector Tripod socket Speaker Battery/card compartment cover gP. 4 gP. 31, 32, 38 FE-320/X-835/C-540 FE-340/X-855/C-560 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 63: Shooting Mode

    N (30 frames/sec.), O (15 frames/sec.) 16 Image size G, H, D, C, etc. P. 21 17 ISO ISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 1600, etc. P. 23 5, 3, 1, w – y 18 White balance P. 22 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...

  • Page 64: Playback Mode

    L (FINE), M (NORMAL), 14 Compression P. 21, 45 Frame rate N (30 frames/sec.), O (15 frames/sec.) 15 ISO ISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 1600, etc. P. 23 16 Date and time 2008.08.26 12:30 P. 30 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...
  • Page 65 Number of storable still pictures ....44 Error messages ......... 48 Exposure compensation F....15, 44 EXPRESSION EDIT........26 OLYMPUS Master....... 37, 39 Operation guide......... 19 Optical zoom ..........16 FACE DETECT (AF MODE)...... 24 FACE FOCUS ........... 27 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...
  • Page 66 SPOT (AF MODE) ........24 STANDARD ..........32 Strap ............3 Sunny day 5 ..........22 SUNSET S ..........13 Super macro mode % ......15 Top menu ..........19 Trimming P........26, 34, 35 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals Tungsten light 1........22...
  • Page 67 Memo Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals...
  • Page 68 Printed in Japan Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Olympus Manuals 1AG6P1P3931-- VS515501...

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