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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 illustrations is provided in Stylus750/µ750.
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Quick Start Guide

Button operations

Menu operations

Printing pictures

Using OLYMPUS Master

Getting to know your
camera better
Miscellaneous
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  • Page 1: Using Olympus Master

    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 Miscellaneous P. 3 Test out the functions of the camera buttons by following the illustrations and actually trying them P. 10 out on the camera.

  • Page 3: Gather These Items (Box Contents)

    LI-42B Lithium Ion Battery LI-40C Battery Charger USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master Software 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: Prepare The Battery

    Prepare the battery a. Charge the battery AC Wall Outlet Battery comes partially charged. b. Insert the battery in the camera For details on inserting an optional xD-Picture Card™ (hereinafter referred to as “the card”), please refer to “Inserting and removing the card”...

  • Page 5: Turn The Camera On

    Still picture shooting modes This function allows you to shoot with the camera's automatic settings. This function stabilizes images when taking pictures. (Stylus740/µ740) This function allows you to set the target items by following the shooting guide displayed on the screen.

  • Page 6: Set Date And Time

    Set date and time About the date and time setting screen D T I M E D T I M E ----.--.-- --:-- ----.--.-- --:-- Y / M / D Y / M / D CANCEL MENU Exits a setting. a.
  • Page 7 e. Press the 1 F button and the 2Y but- ton to select [D]. f. Press the 3# button. g. Press the 1 F button and the 2Y but- ton to select “hour”, “minute”. • The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. h.
  • Page 8 Shoot a. Hold the camera Horizontal grip b. Focus c. Shoot Place this mark over your subject. Shutter Button (Pressed halfway) The green lamp indicates the focus and exposure are locked. Shutter Button (Pressed completely) Vertical grip [ IN IN ] HQ 3072 3072 ×...

  • Page 9: View Pictures

    View pictures a. Set the mode dial to q. Arrow Pad Prev. Picture Erase pictures a. As described in a. above, display the picture you want to erase. b. Press the S button. c. Press the 1 F button to select [YES] and press the o button to erase the image.

  • Page 10: Button Operations

    2 Shutter button Shooting still pictures Set the mode dial to K, s, g or h (Stylus740/µ740), and lightly press the shutter button (halfway). The green lamp lights when the focus and exposure are locked (focus lock). Now press the shutter button all the way (completely) to shoot a picture.

  • Page 11: S Shoot Pictures By Selecting A Scene According To The Situation

    Set the mode dial to the desired shooting or playback mode. K Shooting still pictures The camera determines the optimum settings and shoots the picture. h Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization (Stylus740/µ740) This function stabilizes the blur caused by a moving subject or camera movement when taking pictures.

  • Page 12: Arrow Pad

    q Viewing still pictures/Selecting playback mode The last picture taken is displayed. • Press the arrow pad to view other pictures. • Use the zoom button to switch among close-up playback, index display and calendar display. g Movie playback “MOVIE PLAY Playing back movies” (P. 23) 4 Arrow pad (1243) Use the arrow pad to select scenes, playback picture, and the items on the menus.

  • Page 13: Calendar Display

    Playback mode: Switching the picture display [ IN IN ] [ IN IN ] [ [ IN IN ] [ [ IN IN ] 8 3# button Press 3# in shooting mode to select the flash mode. Press o for setting. AUTO (Auto-flash) Red-eye reduction flash Fill-in flash...
  • Page 14 0 2Y button Press 2Y in shooting mode to select on and off of the self-timer. Press o for setting. Y ON Y OFF • After pressing the shutter button completely, the self-timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds, blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is taken. •...

  • Page 15: Shooting Mode

    e  button Changing the information on display /Display the menu guide/Checking the time Changing the information displays Press  to change the display in the following order. Shooting mode Normal display +2.0 +2.0 ISO 1600 ISO 1600 [ IN IN ] ×...

  • Page 16: Menu Operations

    Menu operations Menu operations MENU 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 IMAGE...

  • Page 17: Digital Zoom

    • The factory default settings are displayed in gray ( The selected item is displayed in a different color. CAMERA MENU DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE DRIVE ESP/n PANORAMA An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required. IMAGE IMAGE IMAGE QUALITY QUALITY QUALITY CAMERA...

  • Page 18: Image Quality

    1 IMAGE QUALITY Still picture image quality and their applications Image quality/Image size × SHQ 3072 2304 × 3072 2304 × 2560 1920 × 2304 1728 × 2048 1536 × 1600 1200 × 1280 × 1024 × Movie image quality Image quality/Image size ×...

  • Page 19: Camera Menu

    3 s (Scene) Shooting pictures by selecting a scene according to the situation PORTRAIT / LANDSCAPE / LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT / NIGHT SCENE NIGHT+P0RTRAIT / SPORT / INDOOR / CANDLE AVAILABLE LIGHT / SUNSET DOCUMENTS / AUCTION / SHOOT & SELECT1 BEACH & SNOW / UNDER WATER WIDE1 / UNDER WATER WIDE2 UNDER WATER MACRO The scene selection screen displays sample images and the shooting mode to best suit the situation.
  • Page 20 ISO ... AUTO Sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the conditions of the subject. 80/100/200/ A low value lowers the sensitivity for daylight shooting of clear, sharp 400/800/1600 pictures. The higher the value, the better the camera’s light sensitivity and ability to shoot with a fast shutter speed and in low light conditions.

  • Page 21: Silent Mode

    When recording, aim the camera microphone at the source of the sound you want to record. PANORAMA ...Creating a panoramic picture Panorama shooting lets you create a panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required for panorama shooting. Connects pictures from...

  • Page 22: Album Entry

    Playback mode menu EDIT REDEYE FIX BLACK & WHITE SEPIA FRAME LABEL CALENDAR BRIGHTNESS SATURATION EDIT INDEX g “SETUP menus” (P. 29) “SILENT MODE Setting to turn off operational sounds” (P. 21) • The factory default settings are displayed in gray ( 1 SLIDESHOW •...

  • Page 23: Operations During Movie Playback

    2 MOVIE PLAY Select [MOVIE PLAY] from the top menu, and press o to play [ IN IN ] back the movie. Another option is to select a picture with the movie icon (n), and press o to play back the movie. '06.11.26 '06.11.26 12:30...

  • Page 24: Redeye Fix

    5 EDIT This function lets you edit still pictures saved on a card and store them as new pictures..Changing the size of pictures 640 × 480 /320 × 240 This changes the image size of a picture and saves it as a new file. REDEYE FIX ...

  • Page 25: Print Order

    CALENDAR ... Synthesize the calendar using the picture This function lets you select the calendar, synthesize the calendar and the picture, and store it as a new picture. • Select the picture with 43, and press o. C A L E N D A R •...

  • Page 26: Playback Menu

    7 PLAYBACK MENU ...Protecting pictures Protected pictures cannot be erased with [ERASE]/[SEL.IMAGE]/[ALL [ I N ] ERASE], but they are all erased by formatting. • Select the picture with 43, and protect it by selecting [ON] with 12. You can protect several frames in succession. 0 is displayed when the picture is protected.

  • Page 27: Sel. Image

    ALBUM ENTRY ... Adding pictures to an album Pictures recorded to the card can be organized by sorting them into albums. Pictures stored in the internal memory cannot be entered in albums. g“Album playback menus” (P. 28) Select the album entry method A LB U M E N TRY SEL.

  • Page 28: Album Playback Menus

    ALL ERASE ... Erase all the pictures in the internal memory and the card • Select [YES], and press o. Album playback menus • A card registered with an album is required. g “ALBUM ENTRY Adding pictures to an album” (P. 27) When the still picture is selected PRINT PRINT...

  • Page 29: Close Album

    LABEL IMAGE ... Selecting label images You can change the label image (the first frame in the album) S E L . A LB U M displayed on the SEL. ALBUM screen. Title image (first frame in the album) BACK MENU Other album menus g “0 Protecting pictures”...

  • Page 30: Quick View

    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 31 ... Adjusting the volume of camera warning sound OFF (No sound) / SHUTTER SOUND ... Selecting the sound of the shutter button OFF (No sound) HIGH HIGH HIGH VOLUME ... Adjusting the volume during playback OFF (No sound) / REC VIEW ...

  • Page 32: Pixel Mapping

    PIXEL MAPPING ...Adjusting the image processing function The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. Wait at least one minute after taking or viewing pictures to allow the pixel mapping function to perform properly.

  • Page 33: Alarm Clock

    DUALTIME ...Setting the date and time in another time zone Switches to the date and time set in [X]. Pictures are recorded with the date and time set in [X]. Switches to the date and time set in [DUALTIME]. When setting the dual time, select [ON], and then set the time.

  • Page 34: Video Out

    Operating, shutting off and checking the alarm • Operating the alarm: Turn off the camera. The alarm only operates when the camera is off. • Shutting off the alarm: While the alarm is sounding, press any button to shut off the alarm and turn off the camera. Note that pressing o will turn the camera on.

  • Page 35: Printing Pictures

    Printing pictures Printing pictures Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print out pictures directly. Select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s monitor. To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.

  • Page 36: Other Print Modes And Print Settings (Custom Print)

    Press <. • Printing starts. • When printing is finished, the picture selection screen is displayed. To print another picture, press 43 to select a picture, and press <. • When you are finished, disconnect the USB cable from the camera with the picture selection screen displayed.

  • Page 37: Selecting The Picture To Print

    Make the print settings according to the operation guide. Selecting the picture to print (available only when a card is inserted) ALL IMAGES SEL. ALBUM ALL IMAGES SEL. ALBUM Selecting a print mode PRINT P R I N T M OD E SEL ECT [ I N ] ALL PRINT PRINT ALL PRINT...

  • Page 38: How To Make Print Reservations

    Setting the number of prints and data to be printed <× P R I N T I N FO [ I N ] < DATE ( DATE WITHOUT FILE NAME WITHOUT FILE NAME ( BACK MENU Select [OK], and press o. •...

  • Page 39: Number Of Prints

    Pictures with print reservations can be printed using the following procedures. Printing using a DPOF-compatible photo store. You can print the pictures using the print reservation data. Printing using a DPOF-compatible printer. Printing is possible directly from a card containing print reservation data, without using a computer.

  • Page 40: Resetting Print Reservation Data

    Select [SET], and press o. All-frame reservation Reserves all the pictures stored on the card. The number of prints is set at one print per picture. Press m in the playback mode and display the top menu. Select [PRINT ORDER] •...

  • Page 41: Using Olympus Master

    Computer equipped with a USB port Using OLYMPUS Master What is OLYMPUS Master? OLYMPUS Master is application software for editing images taken with a digital camera on a computer. Installing it on your computer lets you do the following: Download images from the camera or...

  • Page 42: 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 web site as shown on the back cover of this manual. Operating environment...
  • Page 43 Click “OLYMPUS Master”. • The QuickTime installation screen is displayed. • QuickTime is required to use OLYMPUS Master. If the QuickTime screen is not displayed, QuickTime 6 or later is already installed on the computer. In this case, go to step 4.
  • Page 44 Macintosh • The iPhoto program is the default application for managing digital images. When you connect your digital camera for the first time, the iPhoto application starts automatically, so close this application and start OLYMPUS Master. Note • The camera functions are disabled while the camera is connected to a computer.

  • Page 45: Start Up The Olympus Master Software

    Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master” icon • The main menu is displayed. • When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation, the “Registration” dialog box is displayed before the main menu. Follow the prompts and fill in the registration form.

  • Page 46: Downloading And Saving Images

    • The downloaded images are displayed in the browse window. • To return to the main menu, click “Menu” in the “Browse” window. To disconnect the camera Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking. on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. Card access lamp...
  • Page 47 Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon again and disconnect the cable. Viewing still pictures and movies Click “Browse Images” • The “Browse” window is displayed. Double-click the still picture thumbnail that you want to view. in the system on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. Thumbnail...
  • Page 48 Double-click the movie thumbnail that you want to see in the “Browse” window. • OLYMPUS Master switches to view mode and the first frame of the movie is displayed. To play back the movie, click the playback button at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 49: To Download And Save Images To A Computer Without Using Olympus Master

    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 Make sure that your PC is connected to the Internet. Click “Update Camera” on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • After selecting the Update Camera function OLYMPUS Master shows a Window with security advices. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer.

  • Page 51: Getting To Know Your Camera Better

    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 a battery is loaded The battery is not fully charged •...

  • Page 52: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On

    Hold the camera in a correct posture and press the shutter button slowly. To stabilize the digital image, take pictures with h pressed (Stylus750/µ750) or the mode dial set to h (Stylus740/ µ740). The digital images are not stabilized when: •...

  • Page 53: Taking Pictures Of A White Beach Or Snow Scene

    Set the camera to h mode g “h button Shooting pictures using the image stabilizer (Stylus750/µ750)” (P. 14) “h Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization (Stylus740/µ740)” (P. 11) Increase the [ISO] setting g “ISO Changing the ISO sensitivity” (P. 20) The picture is too grainy There are several factors that can cause the picture to appear grainy.

  • Page 54: Increasing The Number Of Pictures That Can Be Taken

    Taking pictures of a subject against backlight • With [ESP/n] set to [n], the picture can be taken based on the brightness at the center of the monitor without being affected by the light in the background. g “ESP/n Changing the area for measuring the brightness of a subject” (P. 20) •...

  • Page 55: Extending The Useful Life Of The Battery

    (15 frames/sec.) Using a new card • If you use a non-Olympus card or a card used for another application, such as for a computer, the message [CARD ERROR] is displayed. To use this card with this camera, use the [FORMAT] function to format the card.

  • Page 56: To Return The Settings Of Functions To Default Settings

    To return the settings of functions to default settings • This camera retains the settings even after the power is turned off (Stylus750/ µ750:except when s is set, Stylus740/µ740:except when either h or s is set). To return the settings to default settings, execute [RESET].

  • Page 57: Understanding The Settings And Other Information Of Pictures Taken

    Playback help and troubleshooting tips The red-eye cannot be fixed • Depending on the picture, the red-eye may not be fixed. Also, parts except the eye may be fixed. The picture cannot be registered in the album • Up to 200 pictures can be registered in each album. •...

  • Page 58: Viewing The Entire Picture On A Computer Screen

    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 software from the provided CD-ROM. Change the monitor setting • The icons on the computer desktop may be rearranged. For details of changing the settings on your computer, refer to the computer’s instruction manual.

  • Page 59: Write Protect

    When you get an error message on the camera... Monitor indication Possible cause There is a problem with the card. CARD ERROR Writing to the card is prohibited. WRITE-PROTECT > The internal memory has no available memory and MEMORY FULL cannot store any new data.

  • Page 60: Functions Available In Shooting Modes And Scenes

    ) in the s column indicate that to enable the shooting scene in s Grayed out areas ( mode, there are restrictions to the functions that can be set. g “Functions with restrictions in shooting scenes (applies to both Stylus750/µ750 and Stylus740/µ740)” (P. 61) Functions available in shooting modes Stylus750/µ750...
  • Page 61 Stylus740/µ740 Shooting mode Function Flash &/% Optical zoom DRIVE ESP/n IMAGE QUALITY SILENT MODE DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE PANORAMA * i cannot be selected. Functions with restrictions in shooting scenes (applies to both Stylus750/µ750 and Stylus740/µ740) Function Flash &/% Optical zoom —...

  • Page 62: Miscellaneous

    • 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: The Card

    Useful 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 64: Inserting And Removing The Card

    Inserting and removing the card Turn off the camera. Open the battery compartment/card cover. Inserting the card Orient the card as shown, and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration. • Insert the card straight in. •...

  • Page 65: Weatherproof Feature

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Weatherproof feature This camera is weatherproof, but it cannot be used underwater. Olympus will not assume any responsibility for malfunction of the camera caused by water getting inside as a result of misuse by the user. The camera is weatherproof and is not damaged by water spray from any direction.

  • Page 66: 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 67: 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 68: 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 •...

  • Page 69: Legal And Other Notices

    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 70: Fcc Notice

    - Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS- supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC).

  • Page 71: For Customers In Europe

    Using a non-genuine rechargeable battery and/or battery charger may result in fire or personal injury due to leakage, heating, ignition or damage to the battery. Olympus does not assume any liability for accidents or damage that may result from the use of a battery and/or battery charger that are not genuine Olympus accessories.
  • Page 72 Notes regarding warranty maintenance 1. This warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certificate is duly completed by Olympus or an authorized dealer or other documents contain sufficient proof. Therefore, please make sure that your name, the name of the dealer, the serial number and the year, month and date of purchase are all completed or the original invoice or the sales receipt (indicating the dealer’s name, the date...

  • Page 73: Specifications

    : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B/LI-40B) or Olympus AC adapter Dimensions : 96 mm (W) × 54 mm (H) × 24.3 mm (D) (3.7 × 2.1 × 0.9 in.) (excluding protrusions) Weight : 120 g (4.2 oz) (Stylus750/µ750), 114 g (3.9 oz) (Stylus740/µ740) without battery and card...
  • Page 74 (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 recharges (varies on usage) Operating environment Temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (charging)/ Dimensions : 31.5 ×...

  • Page 75: Camera Diagram

    (P. 8, 10) Microphone (P. 21) Lens (P. 10, 62) Zoom Button (P. 12) Mode Dial (P. 5, 9, 11) Stylus750/µ750 Stylus740/µ740 < button (Print/QUICK VIEW) (P. 14) Arrow pad (1243) (P. 12) o button (P. 12) S Button (Erase) (P.

  • Page 76: Monitor Symbols & Icons

    +2.0 +2.0 [ IN IN ] Indications h, P, B, F, D, G, h (Stylus740/µ740) etc. P. 11, e = full power, f = low power = Auto Focus Lock # (Lit) # (Blinks) 5, 3, 1, w – y ISO 80 –...
  • Page 77 (Monitor – Playback mode [ IN IN ] × 10 10 '06.11.26 '06.11.26 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 Still picture Items Battery check Album Current memory Print reservation/Number of prints Movie Sound Record...
  • Page 78 Digital Image stabilization button h (Stylus740/µ740) ....11 DIGITAL ZOOM ....20 Direct printing .
  • Page 79 Number of storable still pictures ..54 OLYMPUS Master ....3, 41 Operation guide ....16, 36, 39 Optical zoom .
  • Page 80  2006 Printed in China VH746601...

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