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DIGITAL CAMERA
Instruction
Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please
read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual
in a safe place for future reference.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.
In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information
contained in this manual.
The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development
stages and may differ from the actual product. Unless otherwise specified, the explanation about
these illustrations is provided in Stylus750/µ750.
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Quick Start Guide
Button operations
Menu operations
Printing pictures
Using OLYMPUS Master
Getting to know your
camera better
Miscellaneous
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Summary of Contents for Olympus Stylus 750

  • Page 1 Miscellaneous 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

    Printing pictures P. 35 Learn how to transfer pictures to a computer and save them. Using OLYMPUS Master P. 41 Find out more about your camera and Getting to know your camera learn what to do when you have a better question regarding operations.
  • Page 3 LI-42B Lithium Ion Battery LI-40C Battery Charger USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master Software CD-ROM Items not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Attach the strap Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
  • Page 4 Prepare the battery a. Charge the battery Lithium Ion Battery Power Cable Battery Charger Charging Indicator AC Wall Outlet Light On (Red): Charging Light Off: Charging complete (Charging time: Approx. 5 hours) Battery comes partially charged. b. Insert the battery in the camera Insert the battery from the side.
  • Page 5 Turn the camera on This explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode. a. Set the mode dial to K. When shooting still pictures (shooting mode) When shooting movies (shooting mode) (Stylus750/µ750) (Stylus740/µ740) When viewing pictures (playback mode) Still picture shooting modes This function allows you to shoot with the camera's automatic settings.
  • Page 6 Set date and time About the date and time setting screen Y-M-D (Year-Month-Day) Hour D T I M E D T I M E Minute Date formats (Y-M-D,M-D-Y,D-M-Y) ----.--.-- --:-- ----.--.-- --:-- Y / M / D Y / M / D CANCEL MENU Exits a setting.
  • Page 7 Set date and time e. Press the 1 F button and the 2Y but- ton to select [D]. D T I M E D T I M E 2006 2006.11 11.26 26 --:-- --:-- Y / M / D Y / M / D CANCEL MENU f.
  • Page 8 Shoot a. Hold the camera Horizontal grip Vertical grip b. Focus Place this mark over your subject. Shutter Button (Pressed halfway) [ IN IN ] HQ 3072 3072 × 2304 2304 The number of storable still pictures is displayed. The green lamp indicates the focus and exposure are locked.
  • Page 9 View pictures a. Set the mode dial to q. o Button Mode Dial Arrow Pad [ IN IN ] Next Picture '06.11.26 '06.11.26 12:30 12:30 Prev. Picture 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 1 Erase pictures a.
  • Page 10: Button Operations

    Button operations Button operations Shooting modes (Stylus750/ (Stylus740/ µ750) µ740) Playback mode Shooting mode Flash mode Self-timer Macro mode/ Super macro mode [ IN IN ] HQ 3072 3072 × 2304 2304 1 o button Turning the camera on and off Power on: Shooting mode Playback mode...
  • Page 11 Locking the focus position (AF lock) AF lock mark When the scene is kH, you can lock the focus position by pressing 2. Press 2 again to cancel the AF lock. g“s (Scene) Shooting pictures by selecting a scene according to the situation” (P. 19) •...
  • Page 12 q Viewing still pictures/Selecting playback mode The last picture taken is displayed. • Press the arrow pad to view other pictures. • Use the zoom button to switch among close-up playback, index display and calendar display. g Movie playback “MOVIE PLAY Playing back movies” (P. 23) 4 Arrow pad (1243) Use the arrow pad to select scenes, playback picture, and the items on the menus.
  • Page 13 Playback mode: Switching the picture display Single-frame playback • Use the arrow pad to browse pictures. [ IN IN ] '06.11.26 '06.11.26 12:30 12:30 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 [ IN IN ] Close-up playback...
  • Page 14 0 2Y button Self-timer shooting Press 2Y in shooting mode to select on and off of the self-timer. Press o for setting. Y ON Set the self-timer. Y OFF Cancel the self-timer. • After pressing the shutter button completely, the self-timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds, blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is taken.
  • Page 15 e  button Changing the information on display /Display the menu guide/Checking the time Changing the information displays Press  to change the display in the following order. Shooting mode Playback mode Normal display Normal display [ IN IN ] +2.0 +2.0 ISO 1600...
  • Page 16: Menu Operations

    Menu operations Menu operations MENU button Mode Dial Arrow pad (1243) About the menus Pressing m displays the top menu on the monitor. • The items displayed on the top menu differ according to the mode. Top menu (in still picture shooting mode) C A M E R A ME N U IMAGE IMAGE...
  • Page 17 MODE MODE MODE EXIT MENU An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required. • Some functions are not available according to the selected mode. g “Functions available in shooting modes and scenes” (P. 60) g “SETUP menus” (P. 29) • The factory default settings are displayed in gray (...
  • Page 18 1 IMAGE QUALITY Changing the image quality Still picture image quality and their applications Image quality/Image size Compression Application × SHQ 3072 2304 • This is useful for printing large images on compression A3-size paper. • This is useful for performing computer ×...
  • Page 19 3 s (Scene) Shooting pictures by selecting a scene according to the situation PORTRAIT / LANDSCAPE / LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT / NIGHT SCENE NIGHT+P0RTRAIT / SPORT / INDOOR / CANDLE / SELF PORTRAIT / AVAILABLE LIGHT / SUNSET / FIREWORKS / MUSEUM / CUISINE / BEHIND GLASS / DOCUMENTS / AUCTION / SHOOT &...
  • Page 20 ISO ..................Changing the ISO sensitivity AUTO Sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the conditions of the subject. 80/100/200/ A low value lowers the sensitivity for daylight shooting of clear, sharp 400/800/1600 pictures. The higher the value, the better the camera’s light sensitivity and ability to shoot with a fast shutter speed and in low light conditions.
  • Page 21 When recording, aim the camera microphone at the source of the sound you want to record. PANORAMA ................Creating a panoramic picture Panorama shooting lets you create a panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required for panorama shooting. Connects pictures from...
  • Page 22 Playback mode menu When a still picture is selected *1*3 EDIT PRINT PRINT PRINT SLIDE- SLIDE- SLIDE- EDIT EDIT EDIT ORDER ORDER ORDER SHOW SHOW SHOW PLAYBACK PLAYBACK PLAYBACK CALENDAR CALENDAR CALENDAR MENU MENU MENU SETUP SETUP SETUP REDEYE FIX SILENT SILENT SILENT...
  • Page 23 2 MOVIE PLAY Playing back movies Select [MOVIE PLAY] from the top menu, and press o to play [ IN IN ] back the movie. Another option is to select a picture with the movie icon (n), and press o to play back the movie. '06.11.26 '06.11.26 12:30...
  • Page 24 5 EDIT This function lets you edit still pictures saved on a card and store them as new pictures....................Changing the size of pictures 640 × 480 /320 × 240 This changes the image size of a picture and saves it as a new file. REDEYE FIX ................
  • Page 25 CALENDAR ............Synthesize the calendar using the picture This function lets you select the calendar, synthesize the calendar and the picture, and store it as a new picture. • Select the picture with 43, and press o. C A LE N D A R •...
  • Page 26 7 PLAYBACK MENU ........................Protecting pictures Protected pictures cannot be erased with [ERASE]/[SEL.IMAGE]/[ALL [ I N ] ERASE], but they are all erased by formatting. • Select the picture with 43, and protect it by selecting [ON] with 12. You can protect several frames in succession. 0 is displayed when the picture is protected.
  • Page 27 ALBUM ENTRY ................Adding pictures to an album Pictures recorded to the card can be organized by sorting them into albums. Pictures stored in the internal memory cannot be entered in albums. g“Album playback menus” (P. 28) Select the album entry method ALBU M EN T RY [SEL.
  • Page 28 ALL ERASE ......... Erase all the pictures in the internal memory and the card • Select [YES], and press o. Album playback menus • A card registered with an album is required. g “ALBUM ENTRY Adding pictures to an album” (P. 27) When the still picture is selected PLAYBACK MENU PRINT...
  • Page 29 LABEL IMAGE ..................Selecting label images You can change the label image (the first frame in the album) SEL. A L B U M displayed on the SEL. ALBUM screen. Title image (first frame in the album) BACK MENU Other album menus g “0 Protecting pictures”...
  • Page 30 OLYMPUS Master software will be deleted. • Be sure that the card is inserted in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you must format them with this camera.
  • Page 31 ..............Adjusting the volume of camera warning sound OFF (No sound) / / HIGH SHUTTER SOUND ..........Selecting the sound of the shutter button OFF (No sound) HIGH HIGH HIGH VOLUME ................ Adjusting the volume during playback OFF (No sound) / / HIGH REC VIEW ..................
  • Page 32 PIXEL MAPPING .............Adjusting the image processing function The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. Wait at least one minute after taking or viewing pictures to allow the pixel mapping function to perform properly.
  • Page 33 DUALTIME ............Setting the date and time in another time zone Switches to the date and time set in [X]. Pictures are recorded with the date and time set in [X]. Switches to the date and time set in [DUALTIME]. When setting the dual time, select [ON], and then set the time.
  • Page 34 Operating, shutting off and checking the alarm • Operating the alarm: Turn off the camera. The alarm only operates when the camera is off. • Shutting off the alarm: While the alarm is sounding, press any button to shut off the alarm and turn off the camera. Note that pressing o will turn the camera on.
  • Page 35: Printing Pictures

    Printing pictures Printing pictures Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print out pictures directly. Select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s monitor. To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
  • Page 36 Press <. • Printing starts. EASY PRINT START PC / CUSTOM PRINT • When printing is finished, the picture selection screen is displayed. To print another picture, press 43 to select a picture, and press <. • When you are finished, disconnect the USB cable from the camera with the picture selection screen displayed.
  • Page 37 Make the print settings according to the operation guide. Selecting the picture to print (available only when a card is inserted) ALL IMAGES Allows you to select from all pictures in the card to print. SEL. ALBUM Select an album and the pictures in the album to print.
  • Page 38 Setting the number of prints and data to be printed <× Sets the number of prints. You can select up to PR I N T I N F O [ I N ] 10 prints. < DATE ( If you select [WITH], pictures are printed with WITHOUT DATE the date.
  • Page 39 Pictures with print reservations can be printed using the following procedures. Printing using a DPOF-compatible photo store. You can print the pictures using the print reservation data. Printing using a DPOF-compatible printer. Printing is possible directly from a card containing print reservation data, without using a computer.
  • Page 40 Select [SET], and press o. < P R IN T O R D E R 1) 1) CANCEL BACK MENU 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.
  • Page 41: Using Olympus Master

    Computer equipped with a USB port Using OLYMPUS Master What is OLYMPUS Master? OLYMPUS Master is application software for editing images taken with a digital camera on a computer. Installing it on your computer lets you do the following: Download images from the camera or...
  • Page 42 Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with the following system requirements. For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on the back cover of this manual. Operating environment...
  • Page 43 Click “OLYMPUS Master”. • The QuickTime installation screen is displayed. • QuickTime is required to use OLYMPUS Master. If the QuickTime screen is not displayed, QuickTime 6 or later is already installed on the computer. In this case, go to step 4.
  • Page 44 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 45 • The main menu is displayed. • When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation, the “Registration” dialog box is displayed before the main menu. Follow the prompts and fill in the registration form.
  • Page 46 Displaying camera images on a computer Downloading and saving images Click “Transfer Images” on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The menu for selecting the source is displayed. Click “From Camera” • The window for selecting images is displayed. All the images in the camera are displayed.
  • Page 47 Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon again and disconnect the cable. Viewing still pictures and movies Click “Browse Images” on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The “Browse” window is displayed. Double-click the still picture thumbnail that you want to view.
  • Page 48 Double-click the movie thumbnail that you want to see in the “Browse” window. • OLYMPUS Master switches to view mode and the first frame of the movie is displayed. To play back the movie, click the playback button at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 49 This camera is compatible with USB mass storage. You can connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable provided with the camera to download and save images without using OLYMPUS Master. The following environment is required to use the USB cable to connect the camera to your computer.
  • Page 50 Make sure that your PC is connected to the Internet. Click “Update Camera” on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • After selecting the Update Camera function OLYMPUS Master shows a Window with security advices. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer.
  • Page 51: Getting To Know Your Camera Better

    Getting to know your camera better Getting to know your camera better Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking pictures The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is not fully charged •...
  • Page 52 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 53 Taking stabilized pictures without the flash The flash is activated automatically when there is insufficient light, or when the camera is shaken. To take pictures with no flash in dark places, set the flash mode to $ and set as follows: Set the camera to h mode g “h button Shooting pictures using the image stabilizer (Stylus750/µ750)”...
  • Page 54 Taking pictures of a subject against backlight • With [ESP/n] set to [n], the picture can be taken based on the brightness at the center of the monitor without being affected by the light in the background. g “ESP/n Changing the area for measuring the brightness of a subject” (P. 20) •...
  • Page 55 (15 frames/sec.) Using a new card • If you use a non-Olympus card or a card used for another application, such as for a computer, the message [CARD ERROR] is displayed. To use this card with this camera, use the [FORMAT] function to format the card.
  • Page 56 Functions that cannot be selected from menus • Some items may not be selectable from the menus when using the arrow pad. • Items that cannot be set with the current shooting mode • Items that cannot be set because of an item that has already been set: [%], Flash Mode, etc.
  • Page 57 Playback help and troubleshooting tips The red-eye cannot be fixed • Depending on the picture, the red-eye may not be fixed. Also, parts except the eye may be fixed. The picture cannot be registered in the album • Up to 200 pictures can be registered in each album. •...
  • Page 58 There are several ways you can view the entire picture on the computer screen. View the picture using image browsing software • Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. Change the monitor setting • The icons on the computer desktop may be rearranged. For details of changing the...
  • Page 59 When you get an error message on the camera... Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action There is a problem with the This card cannot be used. Insert a new card. card. CARD ERROR Writing to the card is The recorded image has been protected prohibited.
  • Page 60 Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action The printer has run out of ink. Replace the ink cartridge in the printer. NO INK The paper is jammed. Remove the jammed paper. JAMMED The printer’s paper tray has Do not operate the printer while changing been removed or the printer settings on the camera.
  • Page 61 Stylus740/µ740 Shooting mode Function AUTO Flash — &/% Optical zoom — — — — DRIVE — — ESP/n — IMAGE QUALITY SILENT MODE DIGITAL ZOOM — AF MODE — — — — PANORAMA — — * i cannot be selected. Functions with restrictions in shooting scenes (applies to both Stylus750/µ750 and Stylus740/µ740) R S X j P...
  • Page 62: Miscellaneous

    • Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemical products are handled since this may result in corrosion. Battery and charger ( This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B or LI-40B). No other type of batteries can be used. ( Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used.
  • Page 63 Useful use of the accessories The card Pictures can be recorded on the optional card. The internal memory and card are the camera’s media for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera. Pictures recorded to the internal memory or card can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a computer.
  • Page 64 Inserting and removing the card Turn off the camera. Open the battery compartment/card cover. Inserting the card Battery compartment/card cover Orient the card as shown, and insert it Contact area into the card slot as shown in the illustration. Notch •...
  • Page 65 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Weatherproof feature This camera is weatherproof, but it cannot be used underwater. Olympus will not assume any responsibility for malfunction of the camera caused by water getting inside as a result of misuse by the user. The camera is weatherproof and is not damaged by water spray from any direction.
  • Page 66 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.
  • Page 67 Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns. DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified charger. Do not use any other chargers. • Never heat or incinerate batteries.
  • Page 68 • Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera’s manual. Battery Handling Precautions • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. For safe and proper use, read the battery’s instruction manual carefully before using •...
  • Page 69 Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein.
  • Page 70 - Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS- supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC).
  • Page 71 Using a non-genuine rechargeable battery and/or battery charger may result in fire or personal injury due to leakage, heating, ignition or damage to the battery. Olympus does not assume any liability for accidents or damage that may result from the use of a battery and/or battery charger that are not genuine Olympus accessories.
  • Page 72 Notes regarding warranty maintenance 1. This warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certificate is duly completed by Olympus or an authorized dealer or other documents contain sufficient proof. Therefore, please make sure that your name, the name of the dealer, the serial number and the year, month and date of purchase are all completed or the original invoice or the sales receipt (indicating the dealer’s name, the date...
  • Page 73 Image pickup device : 1/2.33" CCD (primary color filter), 7,380,000 pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus lens 6.4 to 32.0 mm, f3.3 to 5.0 (equivalent to 36 to 180 mm on a 35 mm camera) Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system Shutter speed : 4 to 1/2000 sec.
  • Page 74 (Lithium ion battery (LI-42B) Product type : Lithium ion rechargeable battery Standard voltage : DC 3.7 V Standard capacity : 740 mAh Battery life : Approx. 300 full recharges (varies on usage) Operating environment Temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (charging)/ 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) (operation)/ -20°C to 35°C (-4°F to 95°F) (storage) Dimensions...
  • Page 75 CAMERA DIAGRAM Camera h button (Image stabilizer) Flash Strap Eyelet (Stylus750/µ750) (P. 13) (P. 3) (P. 14) o Button (P. 5, 10) Shutter Button Multi-Connector Self-Timer Lamp (P. 8, 10) (P. 34, 35, 44) Microphone (P. 14, 55) (P. 21) Connector Cover Lens (P.
  • Page 76 Monitor Symbols & Icons (Monitor – Shooting Mode 3 2 1 +2.0 +2.0 +2.0 +2.0 ISO 1600 ISO 1600 [ IN IN ] [ IN [ IN IN ] IN ] 00:36 00:36 00:36 × HQ 3072 3072 2304 2304 Still picture Movie Items...
  • Page 77 (Monitor – Playback mode [ IN IN ] [ IN IN ] × 10 10 × 3072 3072 2304 2304 × +2.0 +2.0 '06.11.26 '06.11.26 12:30 12:30 ISO 1600 ISO 1600 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 '06.11.26 '06.11.26 12:30...
  • Page 78 Index ! Red-eye reduction flash ... 13 Digital Image stabilization button h # Fill-in flash ..... . 13 (Stylus740/µ740) .
  • Page 79 SHQ ......18 OLYMPUS Master ....3, 41 Shutter button .
  • Page 80  2006 Printed in China VH746602...

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