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DIGITAL CAMERA
FE-170/X-760
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: Digital Camera
FE-170/X-760 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) Digital camera Strap AA batteries OLYMPUS Master Video cable USB cable CD-ROM Other items • Basic manual • Advanced manual (this manual) • Warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Attach the strap...
- Page 4 Insert the batteries a. Insert the batteries into the camera ( For details on inserting an optional xD-Picture Card (hereinafter called the card), please refer to “Inserting and removing the card” (P.61).
- Page 5 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 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 HQ 2816 2816 × 2112 2112 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. ×...
- Page 9 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...
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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 Button
6 Zoom button Zooming in and out while shooting or playing back pictures Shooting mode: Zooming in on your subject (Optical Zoom x digital zoom: 12x) Zoom out: Press W on the zoom button. × 2816 2816 2112 2112 Playback mode: Switching the picture display Index display •... - Page 14 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 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 S. •...
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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 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.
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Page 19: 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 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...
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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...
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Page 24: Print Order
• 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. SETUP... - Page 25 ... Selecting a display language You can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. You can add other languages to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. PIXEL MAPPING ...Adjusting the image processing function...
- Page 26 ...Setting the date and time The date and time is saved with each image, and is used in the file name. If you do not set the date and time, the [X] screen appears every time the camera is turned on. D T I M E D T I M E ----.--.-- --:--...
- Page 27 Playing back pictures on a TV Turn off the camera and the TV before connecting. Connector cover Settings on the camera Turn on the camera and then press q to enter playback mode. • The last picture taken is displayed on the TV.
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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 USB connector of the camera and the printer’s USB port. Connector cover USB 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 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...
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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 button 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 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. •...
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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. •...
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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 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 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.
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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 • 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.
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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 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 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.
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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 inserted incorrectly • Remove the batteries and insert them correctly. There is not enough power left in the battery •... -
Page 51: Shooting Tips
Shooting tips Focusing on the subject There are several ways to focus, depending on the subject. When the subject is not in the center of the frame • Place the subject in the center of the frame, lock the focus on the subject, and then recompose your picture. -
Page 52: Taking Pictures Without The Flash
Taking pictures without the flash The flash is activated automatically when there is insufficient light and the camera is shaken. To take pictures without using the flash even when it is dark, first set the flash mode to [$] and then do the following setting. Set the camera to h mode •... -
Page 53: Additional Shooting Tips And Information
160 × 120 (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 54: Lamp Indicators
Lamp indicators This camera uses several lamps to indicate the camera status. Lamp Self-timer lamp Card access lamp Green lamp of the monitor Extending the useful life of the battery • Performing any of the following operations when not actually taking pictures can deplete the battery power. -
Page 55: Selecting The Optimal Image Quality
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 56 When you get an error message on the camera... Monitor indication CARD ERROR WRITE-PROTECT > MEMORY FULL CARD FULL NO PICTURE PICTURE ERROR CARD-COVER OPEN BATTERY EMPTY Possible cause There is a problem with This card cannot be used. Insert a new the card.
- Page 57 Monitor indication Possible cause This card cannot be used in this camera. Or, the CARD SETUP card is not formatted. POWER OFF FORMAT There is an error in the MEMORY SETUP internal memory. POWER OFF MEMORY FORMAT The camera is not connected to the printer NO CONNECTION correctly.
- Page 58 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...
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Page 59: Miscellaneous
The number of pictures that you can take may vary considerably depending on the battery manufacturer and shooting conditions. AA NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries) Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your charger. ( Lithium battery packs (CR-V3) and AA manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. -
Page 60: The Card
(The battery life varies widely depending on the type of battery, manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc. Because of this, there may be cases where the camera turns itself off without displaying the battery level warning, or displays the battery level warning sooner than usual. - Page 61 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 62 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.
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Page 63: 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 64: Battery Handling Precautions
DANGER • Use only the Olympus brand NiMH batteries and fitting charger. • Never heat or incinerate batteries. • Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc. -
Page 65: Caution For Usage Environment
If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately. • Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration. • Olympus NiMH batteries (included in some areas) are intended for use only with Olympus digital cameras. Never use these batteries with any other device. -
Page 66: Lcd Monitor
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 67: For Customers In Canada
- 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 68 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 69 No. of effective pixels : 6,000,000 pixels Image pickup device : 1/2.5" CCD (primary color filter), 6,200,000 pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus lens 6.3 to 18.9 mm, F3.1 to 5.9 Photometric system : Center-weighted metering Shutter speed : 2 to 1/2,000 sec.
- Page 70 Camera diagram Camera Strap eyelet (P.3) VIDEO OUT jack (P.27) Connector cover/USB connector (P.27, 29, 41) Monitor Tripod socket Connector cover/DC IN jack Shutter button (P.10) o button (P.5, 10) Lens (P.59) K button (P.11) Card access lamp (P.54) q button (P.11) Zoom button (P.13) Mode dial (P.11) <...
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Page 71: 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 72: Playback Mode
(Playback mode ’06 06.02 Still picture Item 1 Battery check 2 Current memory 3 Print reservation/ number of prints Movie 4 Protect 5 Image quality 6 Image size 7 Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0 8 Date and time 9 File number 10 Frame number Elapsed time/Total recording time (movie) - Page 73 Index Symbols S button (erase) ....15 Y# button (flash mode) ..15 X& button (macro mode) ..14 i button (OK) .
- Page 74 Number of storable still pictures . . . 53 OLYMPUS Master....37 PAL ......26 PANORAMA .
- Page 75 USB cable ....29, 37, 41 USB connector ... . . 29, 41 USB driver ....38, 48 Video cable .
- Page 76 2006 VH762401...