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DIGITAL CAMERA
FE-230/X-790
FE-240/X-795
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 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 for FE-230/X-790.
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
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 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 Appendix P. 3 Test out the functions of the camera buttons by following along with the illustrations. P. 10 Learn about the menus that control the functions and settings for basic P. -
Page 3: Quick Start Guide
Strap Lithium Ion Battery (LI-42B) Battery Charger USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master (LI-40C) CD-ROM Items not shown: Advanced Manual (this manual), Basic Manual, and the 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 a. Charge the battery. AC Wall Outlet Battery comes partially charged. b. Insert the battery into the camera. With this camera, you can take pictures without inserting the optional xD-Picture Card™ (hereinafter referred to as “the card”). For details on inserting the card, please refer to “Inserting and removing the card”...
- Page 5 Suitable for taking pictures of a landscape. Suitable for taking pictures of people at night. Select from 10 available scene modes (FE-240/X-795) or 13 available scene modes (FE-230/X-790), according to the shooting conditions. Use the shooting guide displayed on the screen to shoot pictures according to the situation.
- Page 6 Set the date and time About the date and time setting screen MENU Cancels the setting a. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to select [Y]. • The first two digits of the year are fixed. b. Press the Y# button. c.
- Page 7 d. Press the Y# button. e. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to select [D]. f. Press the Y# button. g. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to select the hours and minutes. • The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. h.
- Page 8 Take a picture a. Hold the camera. b. Focus. c. Shoot. Horizontal grip Shutter Button (Press Halfway) Shutter Button (Press Completely) Vertical grip Place this mark over your subject. [ IN IN ] HQ 3072 3072×2304 2304 The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed.
- Page 9 Review your pictures a. Press the q button. Arrow pad Displays the next image Displays the previous image Erase pictures a. Press the X& and Y# buttons to display the picture you want to erase. b. Press the S button. c.
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Page 10: Button Operations
Button operations o button Power on: Camera turns on in shooting mode. • Lens extends • Monitor turns on Shutter button Shooting still pictures Set the mode dial to a setting other than n, and lightly press the shutter button (halfway). -
Page 11: H Shooting Pictures Using Digital Image Stabilization
K button (Shooting) Shooting mode is selected. This function is used to set the camera to turn on in shooting mode when K is pressed with the camera off. g “K/q Turning on the camera with the K or q button” (P. 27) q button (Playback) The last picture taken is displayed. -
Page 12: N Recording Movies
f Shooting pictures by selecting a scene mode according to the situation Select from 10 to 13 available scene modes, according to the shooting conditions. Press for setting. j SPORT /N INDOOR /W CANDLE /R SELF PORTRAIT /S SUNSET /X FIREWORKS /P BEHIND GLASS /V CUISINE /d DOCUMENTS /i AUCTION /k UNDER WATER WIDE1 /l UNDER WATER WIDE2 SPORT... - Page 13 60 cm/23.6 in. (when the zoom is set for the zoom-in angle) to your subject. This mode lets you shoot from as close as 5 cm/2.0 in. (FE-230/X-790)/3 cm/1.2 in.(FE-240/X-795) to your subject. The zoom position is fixed automatically and cannot...
- Page 14 NY button Press NY in shooting mode to select on or off for the self-timer. Press for setting. Self-timer off Self-timer on • After setting the self-timer, press the shutter button completely. Then the self- timer lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds, blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and the shutter is released.
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Page 15: Zoom Lever
Zoom lever Shooting mode: Zooming in on your subject Optical zoom: 3x (FE-230/X-790)/5x (FE-240/X-795) Digital zoom: 4x (optical zoom × digital zoom: Max. 12x (FE-230/X-790)/20x (FE- 240/X-795)) Zoom out: Turn the zoom lever to the W- side. HQ 3072 3072×2304... -
Page 16: Menu Operations
Menu operations m button About the menus Press m to display the top menu on the monitor. • The contents displayed on the top menu differ according to the mode. Top menu (Still picture shooting mode) PANORAMA PANORAMA IMAGE IMAGE IMAGE RESET RESET... - Page 17 Using the menus This explains how to use the menus with the [8] (warning sound) setting as an example. Set the mode dial to a setting other than R. Press m to display the top menu. Press Y to select [SETUP], and press . •...
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Page 18: Image Quality
Shooting mode menu When shooting still pictures PANORAMA PANORAMA IMAGE IMAGE IMAGE RESET RESET QUALITY QUALITY QUALITY SCENE SCENE EXIT MENU * xD-Picture Card is required. • Some functions are not available according to the selected mode. g “Functions available in shooting modes and scenes” (P. 55) g “SETUP menus”... -
Page 19: Movie Image Quality
Image quality/Image size 640 × 480 320 × 240 PANORAMA 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 Y: The next picture is connected at the right edge. - Page 20 Functions for returning the settings to the original when the reset function is executed Function & IMAGE QUALITY PICTURE + SOUND MOVIE W/ SOUND f(Scene) The scene selection screen displays sample images and the shooting mode to best suit the situation. This can be set only when the mode dial is set to f. •...
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Page 21: Playing Back Movies
Playback mode menu When a still picture is selected SLIDE- SLIDE- PRINT PRINT PRINT SHOW SHOW RESIZE RESIZE RESIZE ORDER ORDER ORDER PLAYBACK PLAYBACK FAVORITE FAVORITE MENU MENU SETUP SETUP SETUP SILENT SILENT SILENT DIS EDIT DIS EDIT ERASE ERASE ERASE MODE MODE... -
Page 22: Operations During Movie Playback
Operations during movie playback [ IN IN ] × '07.02.10 '07.02.10 12:30 12:30 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 00:00 00:00 00:36 00:36 Y : Fast forwards playback when pressed and held. X : Rewinds playback when pressed and held. - Page 23 ...Rotating pictures +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. [ I N ] EXIT +90°...
- Page 24 MY FAVORITE Registers and plays back your favorite still pictures as new ones. Up to 9 pictures can be registered. • Registered pictures cannot be erased by formatting. g “Erasing pictures registered in MY FAVORITE” (P. 24) Note • Registered pictures cannot be edited, printed, copied to a card, transferred to a computer, or viewed on a computer.
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Page 25: Print Order
DIS EDIT YES /NO If the recorded digital image has any blur incurred by camera shake, the image will be stabilized and saved as a new one. • Select a picture with XY, and select [YES] with ON D I S E D I T to stabilize the picture. - Page 26 • 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 27 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 28 ...Setting the date and time The date and time is saved with each image, and is used in the file name. If the date and time are not set, the [X] screen is displayed each time the camera is turned on. MENU Cancels the setting •...
- Page 29 Playing back pictures on a TV Turn off the camera and the TV before connecting. Multi-connector Settings on the camera Turn the camera on and press q to select the playback mode. • The last picture taken is displayed on the TV. Use the arrow pad to select the picture you want to display.
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Page 30: 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 31: 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 32 Remove 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].
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Page 33: Selecting The Picture To Print
Selecting a print mode PRINT P R I N T M O D E S E L E C T PRINT ALL PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX MULTI PRINT EXIT MENU ALL INDEX PRINT ORDER Setting the print paper SIZE [ IN ] P R I N T P A P E R... - Page 34 Setting the number of prints and data to be printed P R I N T I N F O DATE WITHOUT FILE NAME WITHOUT BACK MENU Select [OK], and press . • Printing starts. • When printing is finished, the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is displayed.
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Page 35: How To Make Print Reservations
Print settings (DPOF) How to make print reservations Print reservations allow you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date and time information) with the pictures stored on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo store that supports DPOF. - Page 36 Single-frame reservation Follow the operation guide to make a print reservation for a selected picture. Press m in the playback mode and display the top menu. Select [PRINT ORDER] [<], and press . Press XY to select the frames for print reservations, and then press ON to set the number of prints.
- Page 37 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] [U], and press . Select the date and time setting, and press . The pictures are printed without the date and time.
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Page 38: Using Olympus Master
Using OLYMPUS Master Overview 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 39: 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 40 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. Select the display language and click the “OLYMPUS Master 2”...
- Page 41 “Continue” and then “Continue” to proceed with the installation. • The screen confirming that installation is completed is displayed. • You must restart your computer before using OLYMPUS Master. Connecting the camera to a computer Make sure the camera is turned off.
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Page 42: Downloading And Saving Images
• 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 43: Disconnecting The Usb Cable
Select “New Album” and enter an album name. 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 disconnect the camera Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking. - Page 44 Double-click the movie thumbnail that you want to see in the browse window. • OLYMPUS Master switches to the edit window and the first frame of the movie is displayed. To play back the movie, click “Play” bottom of the screen.
- Page 45 To increase the number of languages Please take care that your battery is fully charged! Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the camera’s USB connector. •...
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Page 46: 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 charged • Charge the battery with the charger. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold •... -
Page 47: The Date And Time Have Not Been Set
The date and time have not been set The camera has been used in the same condition from the time of purchase • No date and time have been set in the camera at the time of purchase. Set the date and time before using the camera. g “Set the date and time”... -
Page 48: Taking Pictures Without Blurring
halfway, and then return the camera to the horizontal position while keeping the button pressed halfway and take the picture. Taking pictures without blurring Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button gently to shoot the picture. In addition, blurring is reduced when taking pictures in the h mode. The factors that can cause the picture to blur are as follows: •... -
Page 49: Additional Shooting Tips And Information
Additional shooting tips and information Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken There are two ways to record the pictures you take with this camera. Recording pictures to the internal memory • Pictures are recorded to the internal memory, and when the number of storable still pictures reaches 0, you connect the camera to a computer to download the pictures;... -
Page 50: Using A New Card
Using a new card • If you use a non-Olympus card or a card used for another application, such as a computer, the message [CARD ERROR] is displayed. To use this card with this camera, use the [FORMAT] function to format the card. -
Page 51: Selecting The Optimal Image Quality
Selecting the optimal image quality A record mode expresses a combination of desired image size and compression level. Use the following examples to help determine the optimal image quality when shooting. To print large images on full-size paper/To edit and process images on a computer •... -
Page 52: Playback Tips
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... - Page 53 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 MEMORY FULL store any new data.
- Page 54 Monitor indication NO CONNECTION NO PAPER NO INK JAMMED SETTINGS CHANGED PRINT ERROR CANNOT PRINT Possible cause The camera is not Disconnect the camera and connect connected to the it again correctly. computer or the printer correctly. There is no paper in the Load some paper into the printer.
- Page 55 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 IMAGE QUALITY PANORAMA – PICTURE + –...
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Page 56: Appendix
• 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/LI-40B). No other type of batteries can be used. ( Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used. -
Page 57: The Card
( The provided rechargeable battery usually takes approximately 300 minutes to charge. ( 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). -
Page 58: Inserting And Removing The Card
Using the internal memory or card You can confirm on the monitor whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and playback operations. Shooting mode HQ 3072 3072×2304 Inserting and removing the card Turn off the camera. Open the battery/card compartment cover. - Page 59 Removing the card Push the card all the way in and release slowly. • The card protrudes slightly and stops. • Grasp the card and remove. Close the battery/card compartment cover. Note • Do not open the battery/card compartment cover while the card access lamp is blinking, as the lamp is indicating that it is reading or writing data.
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Page 60: 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 WARNING 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 61: Handling The Camera
Handling the Camera WARNING ( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. ( Do not use the flash on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range. • You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision. -
Page 62: Battery Handling Precautions
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 63: 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 it. -
Page 64: Lcd Monitor
Disclaimer of Warranty • Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or concerning any content of these written materials or software, and in no event shall... -
Page 65: Fcc Notice
- 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). Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate. -
Page 66: 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 67 4. This Warranty applies to the product only; the Warranty does not apply to any other accessory equipment, such as the case, strap, lens cap and batteries. 5. Olympus’s sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing the product. Any liability for indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind...
- Page 68 : 1/2.5" CCD (primary color filter), 7,400,000 pixels (gross) : FE-230/X-790: Olympus lens 6.3 to 18.9 mm, f3.1 to 5.9 (equivalent to 38 to 114 mm on a 35 mm camera) FE-240/X-795: Olympus lens 6.4 to 32 mm, f3.3 to 5.0...
- Page 69 93.5 mm (W) × 56.0 mm (H) × 20.0 mm (D) (3.7 × 2.2 × 0.8 in.) (excluding protrusions) FE-240/X-795: 115 g (4.0 oz) without battery and card -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) (operation)/ -20°C to 35°C (-4°F to 95°F) (storage) 3.2 VA (100 V) to 5.0 VA (240 V)
- Page 70 Y# button (Flash mode) gP. 14 button (OK) gP. 13 NY button (Self-timer) gP. 14 S button (Erase) gP. 14 m button gP. 14 Speaker Microphone (FE-240/X-795) Lens Microphone Speaker (FE-230/X-790) (FE-230/X-790) Battery/card compartment cover gP. 58 Tripod socket FE-240/X-795...
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Page 71: Shooting Mode
Monitor Symbols & Icons (Shooting Mode 3072×2304 3072 2304 Still pictures Item h, B, F, U, A, C etc. 1 Shooting mode 2 Self-timer 3 Exposure -2.0 – +2.0 compensation e = full power, f = low power 4 Battery check 5 Green lamp 6 Silent mode # (Lit) -
Page 72: Playback Mode
(Playback Mode ’07 07.02 Still pictures Item 1 Battery check 2 Current memory 3 Print reservation/ Number of prints Movie 4 Sound record 5 Protect 6 Image quality 7 Image size 8 Exposure compensation 9 Date and time 10 File number 11 Number of frames Elapsed time/Total recording time... - Page 73 Index K/q ... 27 h (AUTO)... 5, 11 S button (erase) ... 9, 14 Y# button (flash mode) ... 14 X& button (macro) ... 13 button (OK)... 13, 16 q button (Playback mode) ... 9, 11 OF/< button (exposure compensation/print)...
- Page 74 MULTI PRINT... 33 Multi-connector... 29, 31, 41 MY FAVORITE... 24 NTSC ... 28 Number of storable still pictures... 49 OLYMPUS Master... 38, 42 Operation guide... 16, 32 Optical zoom ... 12, 15 PAL ... 28 PANORAMA... 19 PC ... 38, 41 PictBridge...
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