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DIGITAL CAMERA

FE-200
Advanced
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. 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.

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
Miscellaneous

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  • Page 1: Getting To Know Your Camera Better

    FE-200 Advanced 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. 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Quick Start Guide P.3 Button operations Menu operations Printing pictures Using OLYMPUS Master Getting to know your camera better Miscellaneous 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)

    Gather these items (box contents) Digital camera Strap LI-12B Lithium ion battery LI-10C OLYMPUS Master AV cable USB cable Battery charger CD-ROM Other items • Basic manual • Advanced manual (this manual) • Warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location.

  • Page 4: Prepare The Battery

    Prepare the battery a. Charge the battery Battery charger Charging indicator Lit (red): Charging Lit (green): Charging complete (Charging time: Approx. 2 hours) ( Battery comes partially charged. b. Insert the battery into the camera ( For details on inserting an optional xD-Picture Card (hereinafter called the card), please refer to “Inserting and removing the card”...

  • Page 5: Turn On The Power

    Turn on the power This section explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode. a. Set the mode dial to h Still picture shooting modes The camera determines the optimum settings and shoots the picture. This function reduces the blur caused by a moving subject or camera movement when taking pictures.

  • 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 ----.--.-- --:-- ----.--.-- --:-- CANCEL MENU Cancel the setting a. Press the O< button and NY button to select [Y]. ( The first two digits of the year are fixed.
  • Page 7 d. Press theY# button. e. Press the O< button and the NY button to select [D]. f. Press the Y# button. g. Press the O< button and the NY button to select “hour” and “minute”. h. Press the Y# button. i.
  • Page 8 Shoot a. Hold the camera b. Focus c. Shoot Horizontal grip Shutter button Press halfway The green lamp indicates that the focus and exposure are locked. Shutter button Press completely Vertical grip Place this mark over your subject. × HQ 2816 2816 2112 2112...

  • Page 9: View Pictures

    View pictures a. Press the q button. Arrow pad Previous picture Erase pictures a. As described in a. above, display the picture you want to erase. b. Press the S button. c. Press the O< button to select [YES] and press i. q button Next picture S button...

  • Page 10: Button Operations

    Button operations 1 o button Power on: Camera turns on in the shooting mode. • Monitor turns on • Lens extends 2 Shutter button Shooting still pictures Set the mode dial to anything except n and press the shutter button lightly (halfway). The green lamp lights when the focus and exposure are locked (focus lock).

  • Page 11: H Shooting Pictures Using Digital Image Stabilization

    Recording movies Set the mode dial to n, and lightly press the shutter button to lock the focus, and then press the shutter button completely to start recording. Press the shutter button again to stop recording. 3 q button (playback) Switches to the playback mode and the last picture taken is displayed.

  • Page 12: N Recording Movies

    SPORT BACK MENU g Follow the shooting guide for the settings You can set the targeted items by following the shooting guide displayed on the scene. SHOOTING GUIDE 1 Brightening subject. 2 Shooting into backlight. 3 Blurring background. 4 Adjusting area in focus. 5 Shooting subject in motion.

  • Page 13: Zoom Lever

    6 Zoom lever Zooming in and out while shooting or playing back pictures Shooting mode: Zooming in on your subject (Optical Zoom : 5x, Optical Zoom x Digital Zoom : 20x) Zoom out: Turn the zoom lever towards W. × 2816 2816 2112...

  • Page 14: Menu Button

    7 MENU button Displays the top menu. 8 Arrow pad (ONXY) Use the arrow pad to select scenes, playback pictures, and select items on the menus. 9 i button This button is used to confirm your selection. 0 O< button Display a picture to be printed out in playback mode, connect the camera to a printer and press O<.
  • Page 15 c Y# button Press the Y# in shooting mode to select the flash mode. Press i to set it. AUTO Auto-flash Red-eye reduction flash Fill-in flash Flash off d S button In playback mode, select the picture you want to erase, and press the S. •...

  • Page 16: Menu Operations

    Menu operations About the menus Press MENU to display the top menu on the monitor. • The contents displayed on the top menu differ according to the mode. Top menu (in still picture shooting mode) PANORAMA PANORAMA IMAGE IMAGE RESET RESET QUALITY QUALITY...

  • Page 17: Using The Menus

    Operation guide During menu operations, the button to be used and its function are displayed at the bottom of the monitor. Follow the guide for operations. PANORAMA PANORAMA IMAGE IMAGE RESET RESET SETUP SETUP QUALITY QUALITY EXPOSURE EXPOSURE SILENT SILENT COMP.
  • Page 18 Press ON to select [VIDEO OUT] and then press i. • Unavailable settings cannot be selected. • Press X in this screen to move the cursor to the page display. Press ON to change the page. Press Y or i to return to selecting items. Page display: These marks are displayed if there are more menu items on the next page.

  • Page 19: Movie Image Quality

    Image quality/image size 320 × 240 160 × 120 2 PANORAMA 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 20: Exposure Comp

    Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures. Press i to exit panorama shooting. 3 RESET /YES It restores shooting functions to their factory default settings. Reset settings back to default settings Function Flash Macro mode Exposure compensation Image quality Self-timer Silent mode Scene...

  • Page 21: Playback Mode Menu

    Playback mode menu When a still picture is selected PRINT PRINT ROTATE ROTATE RESIZE RESIZE ORDER ORDER SLIDE- SLIDE- PROTECT PROTECT SHOW SHOW SETUP SETUP SILENT SILENT ERASE ERASE MODE MODE EXIT MENU When a movie is selected PRINT PRINT ROTATE ROTATE RESIZE...

  • Page 22: Operations During Movie Playback

    2 MOVIE PLAY 12 : 30 ’06 06.08 08.16 16 12 100 - 0004 MOVIE PLAY Operations during movie playback ’06 06.08 08.16 16 12 100 - 0004 00 : 00 00 / 00 Y: Fast forwards the movie while pressed. X: Rewinds the movie while pressed.
  • Page 23 3 ROTATE +90° / 0° /-90° Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures so that they are displayed vertically. New picture orientations are saved even when the power is turned off. R OTATE R O TAT E EXIT...

  • Page 24: Shutter Sound

    ALL ERASE ... Erase all the pictures in the internal memory and the card • Select [YES], and press i. 6 RESIZE 640 × 480 / 320 × 240 This changes the image size of a picture and saves it as a new file. 7 PRINT ORDER 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.
  • Page 25 • 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. BACKUP ...
  • Page 26 ... Adjusting the volume of camera warning sound OFF (No sound) / LOW /HIGH SHUTTER SOUND OFF (No sound) / LOW /HIGH VOLUME ... Adjusting the volume during playback S E T U P BEEP SHUTTER SOUND VOLUME BACK MENU ...Set recording sound when shooting movies OFF/ ON •...
  • Page 27 VIDEO OUT ... Playing back pictures on a TV NTSC /PAL The factory default settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold. To play back images in the camera on a TV, set the video output according to your TV’s video signal type.

  • Page 28: Printing Pictures

    Printing pictures Direct printing (PictBridge) 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 29: Usb Port

    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. Multi-connector • The [EASY PRINT START] screen is displayed. • For details of how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.

  • Page 30: Other Print Modes And Print Settings (Custom Print)

    Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. You can use [EASY PRINT] even when the camera is turned off or in shooting mode. With the camera turned off or in shooting mode, connect the USB cable. The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed. Select [EASY PRINT]. g“EASY PRINT.”...
  • Page 31 Selecting a print mode PRINT PRINT MODE SELECT ALL PRINT PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX EXIT MENU ALL INDEX PRINT ORDER Setting the print paper SIZE PRINTPAPER SIZE SIZE BORDERLESS BORDERLESS BORDERLESS STANDARD STANDARD OFF ( BACK ON ( MENU...

  • Page 32: Selecting The Picture To Print

    Selecting the picture to print 100 - 0004 0004 PRINT SINGLEPRINT < MORE Note • Press XY to select the picture you want to print. You can also use the zoom lever and select a picture from the index display. Setting the number of prints and data to be printed PRINT INFO <...

  • Page 33: How To Make Print Reservations

    In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, press MENU. • A message is displayed. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. • The camera turns off. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. Print settings (DPOF) How to make print reservations Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date and time information) with the pictures stored on the card.

  • Page 34: Single-Frame Reservation

    Note • DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes using the original device. If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device, entering reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous reservations. •...

  • Page 35: Resetting Print Reservation Data

    Select [SET], and press i. All-frame reservation Reserves all the pictures stored on the card. The number of prints is set at one print per picture. Press MENU in the playback mode to display the top menu. Select [PRINT ORDER] Select the date and time setting, and press i.
  • Page 36 To reset the print reservation data for a selected picture Select [<] and press i. Select [KEEP], and press i. Press XY to select the picture with the print reservations you want to cancel, and press N to decrease the number of prints to 0. •...

  • Page 37: Using Olympus Master

    Using OLYMPUS Master Flow Using the USB cable provided with your camera, you can connect the camera and computer and download (transfer) the images to your computer using the OLYMPUS Master software, also provided with the camera. Prepare the following items before starting.

  • Page 38: 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 39 • Open the camera’s battery compartment/card cover Windows Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • The OLYMPUS Master setup screen is displayed. • If the screen is not displayed, double-click the “My Computer” icon and click the CD-ROM icon.
  • Page 40 • A screen asking whether or not you want to install Adobe Reader is displayed. Adobe Reader is required to read the OLYMPUS Master instruction manual. If this screen is not displayed, Adobe Reader is already installed on your computer. To install Adobe Reader, click “OK”.

  • Page 41: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    Double-click the “Installer” icon. • The OLYMPUS Master installer starts up. • Follow the on-screen instructions. • When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and click “Continue” and then “Agree” to proceed with the installation. • The screen confirming that installation is completed is displayed.

  • Page 42: 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 43: Downloading And Saving Images

    All the images in the camera are displayed. 6 “Create and Share” button Displays the editing menu. 7 “Update Software” button OLYMPUS Master can be updated to the latest version. 8 “Backup Images” button Creates backup images. 9 “Upgrade” button Displays window for optional upgrade to OLYMPUS Master Plus.

  • Page 44: Disconnecting The Usb Cable

    Select the image files and click “Transfer Images”. • A window indicating that the download is complete is displayed. Click “Browse images now.” • The downloaded images are displayed in the browse window. • To return to the main menu, click “Menu” in the “Browse”...

  • Page 45: Viewing Still Pictures And Movies

    • The “Browse” window is displayed. Double-click the still picture thumbnail that you want to view. • OLYMPUS Master switches to view mode and the picture is enlarged. • To return to the main menu, click “Menu” in the “Browse” window.

  • Page 46: The Screen

    Double-click the movie thumbnail that you want to see in the “Browse” window. • Olympus Master switches to view mode and the picture is enlarged. To play back the movie, click the playback button at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 47 Click “Settings” in the “Photo Print” window. • The printer settings screen is displayed. Make the necessary printer settings. Select a layout and size. • To print the date and time with your image, check the box next to “Print Date”, and select between “Date”...

  • Page 48: 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 49: To Increase The Number Of Languages

    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 50: 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 • Charge the battery with the charger. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold •...

  • Page 51: Focusing On The Subject

    The date and time have not been set The camera has been used in the same conditions from the time of purchase • No date and time have been set for the camera at the time of purchase. Set the date and time before using the camera.

  • Page 52: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On

    Subjects that are difficult to focus on • Under certain types of conditions, it is difficult to focus using auto focus. The green lamp on the monitor lights, allowing you to check if the focus is locked. The green lamp blinks.

  • Page 53: Increasing The Number Of Pictures That Can Be Taken

    The picture is too grainy There are several factors that can cause the picture to appear grainy. Using the digital zoom to take close-up pictures • With the digital zoom, part of the image is cropped and enlarged. The greater the magnification, the grainier the picture appears.

  • Page 54: Lamp Indicators

    Image quality 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 55: To Return The Settings Of Functions To Default Settings

    Extending the useful life of the battery • Performing any of the following operations when not actually taking pictures can deplete the battery power. • Repeatedly pressing the shutter button halfway • Repeatedly using the zoom • To save battery power, turn off the camera whenever it is not in use. Functions that cannot be selected from menus •...

  • Page 56: Viewing The Entire Picture On A 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 on changing...
  • Page 57 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 cannot store any new MEMORY FULL data.
  • Page 58 Monitor indication CARD SETUP POWER OFF FORMAT MEMORY SETUP POWER OFF MEMORY FORMAT NO CONNECTION NO PAPER NO INK JAMMED SETTINGS CHANGED PRINT ERROR CANNOT PRINT Possible cause This card cannot be used Format the card or replace. in this camera. Or, the •...

  • Page 59: Functions Available In Shooting Modes And Scenes

    Functions available in shooting modes and scenes Some functions cannot be set in certain shooting modes. For more details, refer to the table below. Functions available in shooting modes Shooting mode Function & ZOOM EXPOSURE COMP. IMAGE QUALITY PANORAMA MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) BACKUP PIXEL MAPPING...

  • Page 60: 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-12B/10B). No other type of batteries can be used. (Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used.

  • Page 61: The Card

    ( This camera uses a charger specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of charger. ( The charger can be used within the range of AC 100 V to AC 240 V (50/60 Hz). When using the charger abroad, you may need a plug adapter to convert the plug to the shape of the AC wall outlet.

  • Page 62: Inserting And Removing The Card

    Inserting and removing the card Turn off the camera. Open the battery/card compartment 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 63 Close the battery/card compartment cover. Note • The card access lamp blinks while the camera is reading the images. Reading of images may take some time. Do not open the battery compartment/card cover while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so may damage the data in the internal memory or the card and render the internal memory or card unusable.

  • Page 64: General Precautions

    SAFETY 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. DANGER WARNINGS CAUTION WARNING! TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.

  • Page 65: 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 66: Lcd Monitor

    • Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period. • 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.

  • Page 67: 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 68: For Customers In Canada

    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 69 Please notice that not in all countries such Olympus service station exists. 2. The customer shall transport the product to the dealer or Olympus authorized service station at his own risk and shall be responsible for any costs incurred in transporting the product.

  • Page 70: Specifications

    Card (16 MB to 1 GB) : 6,000,000 pixels : 1/2.5" CCD (primary color filter), 6,400,000 pixels (gross) : Olympus lens 4.6 to 23 mm, F3.3 to 4.8 (equivalent to 28 to 140 mm on 35 mm film) : Digital ESP metering : 4 to 1/2000 sec.
  • Page 71 (Lithium ion battery (LI-12B) Product type : Lithium ion rechargeable battery Standard voltage : DC 3.7 V Standard capacity : 1,230 mAh Battery life : Approx. 300 full recharges (varies on usage) Operating environment Temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (charging)/ : 32 ×...

  • Page 72: Camera Diagram

    Camera diagram Camera Strap eyelet (P.3) DC IN connector Connector cover/Multi-connector (P.27, 29, 41) Monitor (P.60) In: Shutter button (P.10) Out: Zoom lever (P.13) Flash (P.15) Self-timer/AF illuminator lamp (P.14, 27, 54) Battery/card compartment cover (P.4, 62) Tripod socket o button (P.5, 10) Microphone Lens (P.60)

  • Page 73: Shooting Mode

    Monitor symbols and icons (Shooting mode × 2816 2816 2112 2112 Still picture Item 1 Shooting mode 2 Self-timer 3 Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0 4 Battery check 5 Green lamp 6 Flash standby Camera movement warning/flash charge 7 Silent mode 8 Macro mode Super macro mode 9 Image quality...

  • Page 74: Playback Mode

    (Playback mode ’06 06.08 Still picture Item 1 Battery check 2 Current memory 3 Print reservation/ number of prints Movie 4 Recording 5 Protect 6 Image quality 7 Image size 8 Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0 9 Date and time 10 File number 11 Frame number Elapsed time/Total...
  • Page 75 Index Symbols S button (erase) ....15 Y# button (flash mode) ..15 X& button (macro mode) ..14 i button (OK) .
  • Page 76 Number of storable still pictures . . . 54 OLYMPUS Master....37 PAL ......27 PANORAMA .
  • Page 77 SUNSET S ....11 Super macro mode % ..14 Top menu ....16 USB cable .
  • Page 78  2006 VH745601...

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