Olympus Stylus 410 Digital Basic Manual

Olympus Stylus 410 Digital Basic Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA
Read this first
Preparations
Basic Manual
Basic Manual
Taking still pictures
Viewing still pictures
Creating and sharing images using a computer
Appendix

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Read this first Preparations Basic Manual Basic Manual Taking still pictures Viewing still pictures Creating and sharing images using a computer Appendix...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Olympus accepts no responsibility for losses suffered by the customer or a third party as a result of improper use of this product. Olympus accepts no responsibility for any damage due to a loss of image data resulting from malfunction of this product, repair by a third party not authorized by Olympus, or other reason.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents * Refer to the Reference Manual for items in black. Introduction...2 Contents ...3 Read this first ..... . 7 Unpacking the box contents ...7 For safe use of your camera ...8 Weatherproof feature ...12...
  • Page 4 Contents * Refer to the Reference Manual for items in black. Taking still pictures ....28 Shooting ...28 Holding the camera correctly... 28 Taking still pictures ... 29 When to use the monitor and viewfinder (P.62) / Focusing on a subject that is not in the center of the frame (Focus lock) (P.63) Settings suited to situation and purpose ...32...
  • Page 5 * Refer to the Reference Manual for items in black. Recording movies ....Shooting ..........Recording movies N (P.119) Settings suited to situation and purpose .
  • Page 6 Contents * Refer to the Reference Manual for items in black. Windows ...46 Installing the USB driver (When using Windows 98/98SE) ... 46 Connecting the camera to the computer ... 48 Confirming the computer recognizes the camera... 49 Transferring camera images to the computer (P.164) Using the provided CAMEDIA Master software ...51 Installing the CAMEDIA Master software –...
  • Page 7: Read This First

    LI-10B lithium ion LI-10C battery charger Remote control battery AC cable USB cable A/V cable for the charger CD-ROM (CAMEDIA Registration Master/ Basic manual Warranty card card Reference Manual) * The QuickStart Guide is also included in the Digital camera package.
  • Page 8: For Safe Use Of Your Camera

    Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell or noise, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery taking care to avoid burns, and contact your nearest dealer or Olympus service center. Continued operation could result in fire or burns. (Remove the battery outdoors, away from anything combustible, and...
  • Page 9 Use only the specified AC adapter. Use of an unauthorized adapter may result in damage or malfunction of the camera or power source, leading to accidents. Olympus is not responsible for any damages arising from use of an unauthorized adapter.
  • Page 10 Discontinue use of the charger immediately in the event of the following and contact your nearest dealer or Olympus service center. • If the plug or cable is hot, there is a smell of burning, or smoke is emitted.
  • Page 11 The picture card is a consumable item. After long use, writing to the picture card and erasing of data no longer becomes possible. When this happens, replace it with a new card. Olympus is not responsible for any damage to data saved in other media or loss of data stored on the card.
  • Page 12: Weatherproof Feature

    If the camera gets splashed, wipe the water off as soon as possible with a dry cloth. If the rubber packing becomes worn or damaged, contact your nearest Olympus service center. (A charge is made for replacement of parts.) The rechargeable battery and other camera accessories are not weatherproof.
  • Page 13: Preparations

    Do not swing the camera around by the strap or pull the strap with excessive force as this may cause the strap to break. Attach the strap correctly so that it does not come off. Olympus is not responsible for any damages if the strap is attached incorrectly and the...
  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-10B). Do not use any other type of battery. The battery is not fully charged when the camera is purchased. Fully charge the battery before first use. Charging time...
  • Page 15: Loading And Removing The Battery

    Loading and removing the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-10B). Check the following items before loading or removing the battery: The lens barrier is closed. The lamps on the right of the viewfinder are off. The monitor is off.
  • Page 16 Loading and removing the battery Close the battery compartment cover as indicated by the arrows Do not force the cover. The compartment cover closes easily when the battery is properly oriented. If the cover does not close easily, check the orientation of the battery.
  • Page 17: Removing The Battery

    Removing the battery Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of up in the direction of Remove the battery. Do not open the battery compartment cover with the camera facing down, as the battery will fall out and may become damaged.
  • Page 18: Inserting And Removing The Picture Card

    Inserting and removing the picture card This camera stores image data on an xD-Picture Card. No pictures can be taken unless a card has been inserted in the camera. Make sure that The lens barrier is closed. The lamps on the right of the viewfinder are off.
  • Page 19 Insert the card into the spring- loaded card slot as shown. The card will lock into place when fully inserted. Push the card in as far as it will go. To remove the card, press it in again to eject it. Close the picture card cover before closing the connector cover.
  • Page 20: Removing The Card

    Inserting and removing the picture card Removing the card Open the connector cover and then open the picture card cover. Push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly. The card will be ejected. Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.
  • Page 21: Power On/Off

    Power on/off The camera can be turned on in “shooting mode”, “playback mode” or “computer connection mode”. Do not do any of the following while the camera is turned on. Such actions could destroy all the data on the card. Once destroyed, data cannot be restored. •...
  • Page 22: When Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)

    Power on/off When closing the lens barrier, do not press the lens barrier hard against the lens as this could damage the lens or cause malfunction. When viewing pictures (Playback mode) Turn the camera on. Press the q. The picture you have just taken is displayed.
  • Page 23: Camera Settings

    Camera settings Menu operations The screen that appears on the monitor when you turn the camera on and press the OK button is called the “First menu”. There are three first menus, one for the shooting mode, playback mode (still picture) and playback mode (movie).
  • Page 24: Selecting Your Language For On-Screen Display (W)

    Selecting your language for on-screen display ( You can select the language in which the menus and error messages are displayed on the monitor. Open the lens barrier and press the OK button. The first menu is displayed. Press to go to the MODE MENU.
  • Page 25 Selecting your language for on-screen display (W) Press to select the language you want to use. Press the OK button. The selected language is set. Press the OK button again to exit the menu. ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL SELECT...
  • Page 26: Setting The Date And Time (X)

    Setting the date and time Set the date and time before you use the camera. This feature is handy when managing pictures on a computer or printing pictures. Open the lens barrier, or press the q and then the OK button. The first menu is displayed.
  • Page 27 Press to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/ Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/Day/ Year), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year). Press to go to the year field. The following steps show the procedure used when the date format is set to Y-M-D. Press to set each of the last two digits of the year.
  • Page 28: Taking Still Pictures

    Taking still pictures Shooting Holding the camera correctly When taking pictures, hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. It may cause camera movement, extending your arms or not keeping your elbows at your sides.
  • Page 29: Taking Still Pictures

    Taking still pictures The following section describes how to take pictures using the monitor. Shutter button operation is the same as when taking pictures using the viewfinder. Flash stand-by 2272*1704 2272*1704 AF target mark “Green and orange lamps and flash stand by indication” (P.213) Open the lens barrier.
  • Page 30: Battery Check

    Taking still pictures Confirm on the monitor that the battery check indication is e (green). The battery check indication only appears for the first 10 seconds after turning on the camera. Battery check The battery check indication changes as follows. e Lights (Green) f Lights (Red) Monitor turns off...
  • Page 31: The Picture

    Press the shutter button gently, and keep the button half pressed. The focus and exposure are locked and the green lamp lights steadily. When the flash is going to fire, the orange lamp lights. If the green lamp blinks (when closer than 50 cm (19.7 in.) from the subject), this means that the focus is not yet locked.
  • Page 32: Settings Suited To Situation And Purpose

    Settings suited to situation and purpose Changing shooting modes There are ten shooting modes to choose from on this camera. To easily create the effects you want, simply select the mode best suited to your picture. g“Shooting modes” (P.33) Until you become familiar with the camera, it is recommended that PROGRAM AUTO be used to take pictures.
  • Page 33: Shooting Modes

    Shooting modes P (PROGRAM) AUTO All you need to do is press the shutter button. The camera selects the optimal settings. PORTRAIT I Suitable for taking a portrait-style shot of a person. Ideal for capturing accurate skin tones. LANDSCAPE + PORTRAIT K Suitable for taking photos of both your subject and the landscape.
  • Page 34 Changing shooting modes INDOOR H The flash is set to reach farther away for taking pictures indoors. [W:Approx. 5.1m (16.7ft): T:Approx. 2.8m (9.2ft)] However, the record mode is limited to 1280 × 960. BEACH & SNOW F Suitable for taking pictures at a beach or in snow. Lets you take beautiful pictures of scenery with white sand or snow.
  • Page 35: Using The Zoom

    Using the zoom This camera can shoot at 3× magnification. Press the zoom button to set shooting range and composition. Press the zoom button in shooting mode. Press and hold the T side of the zoom button to zoom in on a distant object. (Telephoto) Press and hold the W side of the zoom button to zoom out and obtain a broader...
  • Page 36: Using The Flash (#)

    Using the flash The camera is initially set to Auto-flash, but you can select from the following four flash modes according to the shooting conditions. Auto-flash (Factory default setting) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. !Red-eye reduction flash The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in pictures taken in dark places.
  • Page 37 Press repeatedly in shooting mode to change the flash setting. The flash mode indication is displayed on the screen when a flash mode other than auto-flash is selected. The flash settings change in the order of the arrow. After “Flash off”, the setting returns to “Auto flash”.
  • Page 38: Changing The Image Size And Quality (K)

    Changing the image size and quality ( This function lets you select the image size and quality when recording pictures on the card. It is best to choose the size and quality according to the purpose. The camera is preset to HQ mode. Record Quality mode...
  • Page 39: Mode Settings

    Changing the image size and quality (K) Press the OK button in shooting mode. The first menu is displayed. Press to go to the record mode settings. Press to select SHQ, HQ, SQ1 or SQ2. If you selected SHQ, HQ or SQ1, go to gstep 4.
  • Page 40: Viewing Still Pictures

    Viewing still pictures PLAYBACK Playback When the playback mode is activated, the last picture taken is displayed on the monitor. Press the arrow pad to change the picture. Press the q. Playback mode is selected and the last picture taken is displayed on the monitor.
  • Page 41: Erasing Pictures

    Erasing pictures Single-frame erase Digital cameras let you erase pictures that you do not want to keep. When you erase an unwanted picture, the number of pictures you can take increases. Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. While in playback mode, display the picture you want to erase. “Playback”...
  • Page 42: Creating And Sharing Images Using A Computer

    Creating and sharing images using a computer Before using your computer Operating procedure You can transfer images from the picture card in the camera to your computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the supplied USB cable. Depending on the Operating System of your computer, you may have to configure your computer before connecting it to the camera.
  • Page 43 Operating procedure When using the camera connected to the computer, be sure that the camera has sufficient battery power. Note that the camera’s battery will continuously discharge (use energy) when connected (communicating) with a computer. If the battery becomes exhausted, the camera will stop operating. If the camera stops operating, the computer may malfunction and the image data (files) being transferred may be lost.
  • Page 44: Identifying The Operating System

    Identifying the operating system To determine the available methods for transferring images from the camera to your computer, you must first identify the operating system (OS) of your computer. gFor Macintosh users, see the Reference Manual P.156 (CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM) Windows Right click the “My Computer”...
  • Page 45: Determining How To Connect The Camera To A Computer

    Windows 98/98SE Windows NT 4.0 Windows 95 Macintosh 9.0 to 9.2, 10.1 to 10.3 Macintosh 8.6 or lower See the Olympus Web site for details about the optional Card adapter and USB reader/writer. ghttp://www.olympus.com USB cable Computer Card adapter (sold separately) –...
  • Page 46: Windows

    Windows Installing the USB driver (When using Windows 98/98SE) If your Operating System is Windows 98/98SE, you must install the USB driver before connecting the camera to your computer for the first time. Follow the instructions below to install the USB driver in your computer. Once it is fully installed, you do not need to repeat the procedure again.
  • Page 47 Installing the USB driver (When using Windows 98/98SE) When the installation is complete, the window on the right is displayed. Click “OK” to restart your computer.
  • Page 48: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    Connecting the camera to the computer Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to the computer. Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB driver before connecting the camera to the computer. g“Installing the USB driver” (P.46) Turn the computer on.
  • Page 49: Confirming The Computer Recognizes The Camera

    → Check that you can play back pictures stored on the card on the monitor of your digital camera. You must disconnect the camera from the computer to perform this action. the connection between the camera and the computer →...
  • Page 50 Confirming the computer recognizes the camera Check for the “DCIM” folder. This confirms that the camera is recognized by the computer. You can now operate the files on the computer. Windows XP When the computer has recognized the camera, a window is displayed, prompting you to select the operation for the image files.
  • Page 51: Using The Provided Camedia Master Software

    Using the provided CAMEDIA Master software Installing the CAMEDIA Master software – for first time usage gFor Macintosh users, Reference Manual P.181 (CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM) Windows The following are the system requirements for CAMEDIA Master 4.2. Operating System Hard disk space Connector Monitor CD-ROM drive...
  • Page 52 Installing the CAMEDIA Master software – for first time usage Click the “CAMEDIA Master 4.2” button. Read the descriptions on the right-hand side of the window and click “Next”. QuickTime, CAMEDIA Master, and Acrobat Reader will be installed in order. If your computer has the latest version of QuickTime or Acrobat Reader installed, the installation window for that application software will not be displayed.
  • Page 53 Installing the CAMEDIA Master software – for first time usage Type in your name and the software serial number. When entering the serial number, be careful to distinguish between “0” (zero) and “O” (upper case o), “0” (zero) and “D” (upper case d), “1” (one) and “I”...
  • Page 54: Starting/Exiting The Camedia Master Software

    Transfers images from media (floppy disk, magneto-optical From Media disk (MO), CD-ROM, SmartMedia, and other storage media) to the computer. Browse images Displays images stored in media or the CAMEDIA Master software (My Album). Help Displays help files. OLYMPUS Web Site Displays the Olympus Web site.
  • Page 55 If you do not want to continue with the registration, click “Cancel”. To view the CAMEDIA Master manual – From the “Start” menu, select “Programs” – “OLYMPUS CAMERA” – “Reference Manual”. To exit CAMEDIA Master, click “Close” on the main menu. The CAMEDIA Master software closes.
  • Page 56: Transferring Camera Images To The Computer

    When using “From Camera” to transfer images, you must be connected to an Olympus camera. g“Connecting the camera to the computer” (P.48) Images can also be transferred from “Media.” For details, see the CAMEDIA Master help information.
  • Page 57 Transferring camera images to the computer Create a group. Click the “New Album” button in the lower right- hand corner of the Transfer Images window. The “Create New Album” dialog box is displayed. Select “Group”, type in “Photos” for the group name, and click “OK”...
  • Page 58: Transfer Images

    Transferring camera images to the computer Type in “20031110” for the name of the album and click “OK”. An album named “20031110” has now been created inside the “Photos” group on the right-hand side of the window. You are now ready to transfer the camera images to the “20031110”...
  • Page 59 Transferring camera images to the computer Click the “Menu” icon in the upper left-hand corner of the Transfer Images window to return to the main menu. Disconnect the camera from your computer. “Windows 98/98SE” (P.60) “Windows Me/2000/XP” (P.61) For Macintosh users, Reference Manual P.175 (CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM) To save camera battery power, disconnect the camera from the computer once you have done transferring images to the computer.
  • Page 60: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer

    Disconnecting the camera from your computer Windows 98/98SE Make sure that the orange lamp on the camera is not lit. The green lamp, however, is lit. If the orange lamp is lit or blinking, wait until the lamp turns off before proceeding.
  • Page 61 Windows Me/2000/XP Make sure that the orange lamp on the camera is not lit. The green lamp, however, is lit. If the orange lamp is lit or blinking, wait until the lamp turns off before proceeding. If the orange lamp does not turn off, this may indicate that the camera is accessing the software on the computer.
  • Page 62: Other Features

    Other features The CAMEDIA Master software on the CAMEDIA Information CD-ROM enables you to easily manage and enjoy the pictures taken with your digital camera. CAMEDIA Master has the following functions. Transfer images View images Edit images Print Other uses...
  • Page 63: Appendix

    Menu List The shooting mode and playback mode menus for still pictures and movies are shown separately below. Shooting mode menu (Still picture) First menu MODE MENU CAMERA IMAGE CARD SETUP is the setting when shipped from the factory (default setting). ∗...
  • Page 64 Menu List MONITOR ON Shooting mode menus (Movie) First menu MODE MENU CAMERA IMAGE CARD SETUP MONITOR ON is the setting when shipped from the factory (default setting). ∗ Setting differs according to the region where the camera is sold. SHQ, –2.0 ~ 0 ~ +2.0 MONITOR OFF,...
  • Page 65 Playback mode menus (Still picture) First menu MODE MENU PLAY EDIT CARD SETUP INFO is the setting when shipped from the factory (default setting). ∗ Setting differs according to the region where the camera is sold. Function Setting , ON 0°...
  • Page 66 Menu List Playback mode menus (Movie) First menu MODE MENU PLAY CARD SETUP MOVIE PLAY INFO is the setting when shipped from the factory (default setting). ∗ Setting differs according to the region where the camera is sold. Function Setting , ON CARD SETUP ALL ERASE,...
  • Page 67: Camera Specifications

    : 1/2.5" CCD (primary color filter) device Lens : Olympus lens 5.8 mm to 17.4 mm (equivalent to 35 mm to 105 mm lens on a 35 mm camera), F3.1 to F5.2 Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, Spot metering Shutter speed : 1/2 to 1/1000 sec.
  • Page 68 : 159 g (0.4 lb.) (without battery or card) SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. (under OLYMPUS test conditions) direction. 140°F) (storage) 99 × 56 × 33.5 mm (3.9" × 2.2" × 1.3") (excluding...
  • Page 69: Specifications Of Accessories

    Specifications of accessories xD-Picture Card Product type : xD-Picture Card for digital cameras Memory type : NAND flash EEP-ROM Memory capacity : Shows the size of the card. Operating voltage : 3V (3.3V) Ambient temperature : 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F) (operation) / Ambient humidity : Less than 95% (operation and storage) Dimensions...
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  • Page 72 Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://www.olympus.com/digital Olympus Europa GmbH Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Letters: Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany European Technical Customer Support: Please visit our homepage http://www.olympus-europa.com...

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