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.
Preparing the Camera ......10 Menus for Other Camera Settings ..55 Shooting, Playback and Erasing ..14 Printing ..........64 Using Shooting Modes ......17 Using OLYMPUS Master 2....70 Using Shooting Functions ....21 Usage Tips ...........72 Using Playback Features ....28 Appendix ..........77 Menus for Shooting Functions ...31...
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Please read “Menu Settings” (p. 31 to 63) while referring to this page. Three Types of Setting Operations Buttons in use Using the Menu Using the Menu m button Arrow pad Various camera settings can be accessed through the menus, including functions used during shooting and playback and the date/time and screen display.
Using the Direct Buttons (p. 14 to 26) Using the Direct Buttons (p. 14 to 26) Frequently used shooting functions can be accessed using the direct buttons. Shutter button (p. 14) u button (monitor/viewfi nder) (p. 25) z / m button (custom) (p. 26) 7 button (exposure compensation) (p.
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Menus for Shooting Functions — continued PICTURE MODE ..p.39 SOUND SETTINGS ..p.56 1 D IMAGE QUALITY ..p.31 2 K CAMERA MENU SHARPNESS ....p.39 REC VIEW ....p.57 CONTRAST ....p.40 MENU DISPLAY ... p.57 WB ....... p.32 SATURATION ....
Four AA batteries USB cable AV cable ● Slide the battery compartment lock from ) to = OLYMPUS Master 2 microSD Attachment and ensure that the battery compartment cover is CD-ROM securely locked (7). Failure to do so may cause...
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Using the microSD card/ Loading the xD-Picture Card™ microSDHC card (sold separately) (sold separately) into the camera microSD card/microSDHC card (hereinafter called the microSD card) is also compatible with This camera allows the user to take more this camera by using the microSD Attachment. pictures and record longer movies using an xD-Picture Card (sold separately) than using the “Using a microSD Attachment”...
Arrow pad and operation guide Setting the date and time The symbols 1243 , KJLM displayed The date and time set here are saved to image on various setting and movie playback screens fi le names, date prints and other data. indicate that the arrow pad is used.
As in steps 2 and 3, use 789: Use 78 to select [W] and and the o button to set [M] press the o button. (month), [D] (day), [TIME] (hours and minutes) and [Y/M/D] (date order). For precise time setting, press the o button as the time signal strikes 00 seconds.
Shooting, Playback and Erasing Shooting with automatic Hold the camera, and compose the settings ( h mode) shot. This is a fully automatic mode that allows the user to take pictures by simply pressing the AUTO Monitor shutter button without using the menu to make detailed settings.
Viewing images To take the picture, gently press the shutter button all the way down while being careful not to shake the Set the mode dial to q. camera. Number of frames AUTO Press fully 100-0001 100-0001 2008.10.26 2008.10.26 12:30 12:30 Image review screen Playback image...
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Erasing images during To play back movies playback (Single image erase) Select a movie, and press the o button. Press the D button when the playback image to be erased is displayed. 2008.10.26 2008.10.26 12:30 12:30 100-0004 100-0004 ERASE ERASE MOVIE PLAY Movie Operations during movie playback...
Using Shooting Modes Using the best mode for the Shooting with optimum shooting scene ( s mode) aperture value and shutter speed ( P mode) Set the mode dial to s . In this mode, automatic camera shooting can be used while also allowing changes to a wide PORTRAIT range of other shooting menu functions, such as exposure compensation, white balance, etc.
Selecting the aperture value Selecting the shutter speed for shooting pictures ( A mode) for shooting pictures ( S mode) In this mode, the shutter speed is automatically In this mode, the aperture value is automatically set by the camera. This is useful for shooting set by the camera.
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Selecting the aperture value Long-exposure (bulb) shooting and shutter speed for shooting Set the shutter speed to [BULB]. The shutter pictures ( M mode) stays open while the shutter button is pressed and held. This mode enables the user to set the aperture The maximum time that the shutter can value and shutter speed manually.
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Shooting movies ( n mode) Set the mode dial to n. A mode indicator 00:34 00:34 15 15 To record audio when shooting [R (Movie REC)] (p. 42) To zoom while recording audio The optical zoom is not available when recording.
Using Shooting Functions Using the optical zoom The zoom bar appearance identifi es the status of the fi ne zoom/digital zoom. Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range. When using optical zoom Optical zoom range Turning to the Turning to the When using wide (W) end telephoto (T) end...
Brightening the subject Using the flash against backlight The fl ash functions can be selected to best (SHADOW ADJ match the shooting conditions and render the desired image. The camera fi nds a person’s face that has been darkened by backlight and makes it appear Press the # button to fl...
Adjusting the brightness Item Description (Exposure compensation) The fl ash fi res automatically in FLASH AUTO low-light and backlight conditions. The standard brightness (correct exposure) set This emits pre-fl ashes to reduce by the camera based on the shooting mode REDEYE the occurrence of red eye in your (except for M) can be adjusted brighter or darker...
Shooting closeups Using the self-timer (Macro shooting) After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a time delay. By This function enables the camera to focus and securing the camera on a tripod, this function shoot subjects at close distances.
Changing the shooting Switching between the information display monitor and viewfinder The display of the screen information can be Both the monitor and viewfi nder are available to changed to best match the situation, such as compose a shot. There may be cases where the clearing the view of the screen or for creating monitor is diffi...
Locking the exposure and/or Using a function assigned to focus position for shooting the z button (Custom button) (AE LOCK/AF LOCK) This allows you to register a frequently used function (except h , A , R). Once Once the exposure and/or focus position are/is registered, you can set the settings directly with set for a subject in shooting mode, you can the button instead of displaying the screen from...
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Adjusting settings by following the shooting guide ( R mode) This provides an on-screen guide for the user to automatically make a desired camera setting such as adjusting the setting for a subject or selecting the shooting setting to obtain a desired effect.
Using Playback Features Index view, calendar view and To select an image in index view closeup view Use 789: to select an image, and press the o button to display the selected Index view and calendar view enable quick image in single-image view. selection of a target image, and closeup view (up to 10x magnifi...
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Playing back sequentially shot Changing the image images information display For images that were shot sequentially with Shooting information displayed on the screen the below functions, only the fi rst frame will be can be changed. displayed. [j], [\], []], [i], [7], [TIMELAPSE], Press the g button.
Playing back panoramic images Panorama images that were combined together using [COMBINE IN CAMERA 1] or [COMBINE IN CAMERA 2] can be scrolled for viewing. [v PANORAMA] (p. 45) Select a panorama image during playback. “Viewing images” (p. 15) 100-0003 100-0003 2008.10.26 12:30 2008.10.26 12:30...
Adjust the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Menus for Shooting Functions When the mode dial is set to a shooting mode, settings can be made. The icon next to indicates the position to adjust the mode dial to when setting functions. The default settings of the function are highlighted in Selecting the appropriate image quality for your application [D IMAGE QUALITY] D IMAGE QUALITY...
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Movies Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Application C (640×480) Image size is set to 640x480. This will be played back in a full screen. IMAGE SIZE E (320×240) Image size is set to 320x240. Provides smoother video images. Shoots with image quality as the priority. N 30fps FRAME RATE O 15fps...
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Adjust the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Selecting the ISO sensitivity [ISO] K CAMERA MENU : P A S M r A method for indicating fi lm speed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) (e.g. “ISO100”).
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Shooting pictures sequentially while the shutter button is held down [DRIVE] K CAMERA MENU DRIVE : P A S M r s Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Submenu 4 Application One frame is shot each time the shutter button is pressed. —...
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Adjust the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Shooting at magnifications higher than Selecting the range for measuring the optical zoom without reducing the brightness [METERING] image quality [FINE ZOOM] K CAMERA MENU METERING K CAMERA MENU FINE ZOOM : P A S M r s A...
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Selecting the focusing area [AF MODE] Changing the focus method [FOCUS MODE] K CAMERA MENU AF MODE K CAMERA MENU FOCUS MODE : P A S M r s : P A S M r s Submenu 2 Application This is used for taking pictures of Submenu 2 Application people.
Adjust the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Using the AF illuminator to focus on a Shooting pictures while keeping the shadowy subject [AF ILLUMINAT.] subject in focus [FULLTIME AF] K CAMERA MENU AF ILLUMINAT. K CAMERA MENU FULLTIME AF : P A S M r s...
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fl ash is used for taking pictures. The fl ash intensity setting can be adjusted. “Taking pictures with the Olympus Wireless RC Flash System” (p. 80) When set to [SLAVE], the fl ash setting automatically changes to [# FILL IN] (p. 23).
Adjust the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Recording sound when shooting still Selecting the color tone of the image pictures [ R ] [PICTURE MODE] K CAMERA MENU K CAMERA MENU PICTURE MODE : P A S M r s : P A S M r Submenu 2...
Adjusting the contrast of the image Reducing noise during long exposures [CONTRAST] [NOISE REDUCT.] K CAMERA MENU CONTRAST K CAMERA MENU NOISE REDUCT. : P A S M r s A : P A S M r s Submenu 2 Application Submenu 2 Application...
No conversion lens is used (camera body only). The camera takes pictures by attaching a conversion lens specifi ed by Olympus (sold separately). When a conversion lens is attached, light from the built-in fl ash can cause vignetting where shadows from the conversion lens appear on the images.
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Recording movie with sound [ R ] Selecting a scene mode according to the shooting situation [ s ] K CAMERA MENU Submenu 2 Application In s mode, the optimum shooting No sound is recorded. settings are pre-programmed for specifi c shooting scenes.
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Adjust the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Making an overlay image with Saving only selected images fi reworks from sequentially shot images ([b MULTI FIREWORKS] mode) ([SHOOT & SELECT 1/2] mode) 1 Select [b MULTI FIREWORKS]. 1 Select [e SHOOT &...
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Detecting a smiling face to Capturing the perfect moment when release the shutter automatically shooting ([l SMILE SHOT] mode) ([r QUICK SHUTTER] mode) 1 Select [l SMILE SHOT], and then aim 1 Select [r QUICK SHUTTER], and then the camera towards the subject. press the shutter button to take pictures.
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The optical zoom is limited up to 10x. : P r s The fl ash (p. 23) is locked to $ (FLASH OFF) mode. An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required Panoramic images can be edited using for panoramic shooting. Cards by other [LIGHTING FIX] (p. 48) only.
Taking pictures with Taking pictures with [COMBINE IN CAMERA1] [COMBINE IN CAMERA2] 1 Use 789: to select the direction that 1 Press the shutter button to take the fi rst frame. the frames are combined. 2 Move the camera slightly in the direction of the second frame.
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When the g mark is displayed, you cannot continue shooting any further. Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 frames. Refer to the OLYMPUS Master 2 help guide for details on how to create panoramic images.
Menus for Playback, Editing and Printing Functions Settings can be made when mode dial is set to q. Playing back pictures automatically [ y SLIDESHOW] y SLIDESHOW Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application NORMAL/SCROLL/ ALL * FADER/SLIDE/ Selects the coverage of images for the STILL PICTURE/ ZOOM DOWN/ZOOM UP/ OFF/1/2...
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Adjust the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Changing the image size [ Q ] Selecting pictures from a calendar [ + CALENDAR] E EDIT + CALENDAR Submenu 2 Application “To select images in calendar view” This saves a high-resolution image (p.
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Changing the color tone of image Adding a calendar to an image [COLOR EDIT] [CALENDAR] E EDIT E EDIT COLOR EDIT CALENDAR Submenu 2 Application CALENDAR This changes the image to black Black & white and white. This changes the image to a Sepia sepia tone.
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Adjust the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Highlighting a face with blurry effect Creating an index of 9 frames from a around it [FACE FOCUS] movie [INDEX] E EDIT E EDIT FACE FOCUS INDEX A face that is largest and facing front in This movie frame index can be saved for...
Protecting images [ 0 ] Extracting a clip from a movie [EDIT] E EDIT EDIT q PLAYBACK MENU Protected images cannot be erased by Submenu 2 Application [ERASE] (p. 16), [SEL. IMAGE] or [ALL The original movie is left ERASE] (p. 54), but all images will be unchanged, and a clip from the erased by [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT] NEW FILE...
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Adjust the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Rotating images [ y ] Selecting a position for starting playback [INDEX PLAY] q PLAYBACK MENU q PLAYBACK MENU INDEX PLAY Submenu 2 Application 1 Use 9: to select a movie, and press the The image is rotated 90°...
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Erasing images [ D ERASE] Recording print settings to the image data [ < PRINT ORDER] D ERASE < PRINT ORDER Check if there is any important data before erasing images. “Print reservations (DPOF)” (p. 67) Print reservation can be set only for still Submenu 1 Application pictures that are recorded to the card.
The language for the menus and data is left in the internal memory or card. Languages error messages displayed on the Non-Olympus cards and cards that have monitor is selected. been formatted by a computer must be The available languages vary depending on the formatted with this camera before use.
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Setting the startup display screen and sound [PW ON SETUP] x SETUP PW ON SETUP Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application No image is displayed. A preset image is displayed. SCREEN A still image stored in the internal memory or card is registered for display.
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Make the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Adjust the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Viewing the image immediately after shooting [REC VIEW] x SETUP REC VIEW Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application...
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Resetting the file names of images Adjusting the CCD and image [FILE NAME] processing function [PIXEL MAPPING] x SETUP x SETUP FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING This function has already been adjusted Folder name Folder name File name at factory shipping, so no adjustment is DCIM 100OLYMP Pmdd0001.jpg...
Make the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Adjust the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Adjusting the brightness of the monitor Setting the date and time in another [ s ] time zone [DUALTIME] x SETUP...
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Using the alarm [ALARM CLOCK] x SETUP ALARM CLOCK When [X] has not been set, [ALARM CLOCK] is not available. When [DUALTIME] (p. 59) is set to [ON], the alarm is activated at the date and time set in [DUALTIME]. Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Submenu 4...
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Make the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Adjust the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). To play back camera images on a TV 1 Connect the TV and camera. Connector cover Connect to the TV video input jack (yellow) and...
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Registering a set of shooting settings under my mode labels [MY MODE SETUP] x SETUP MY MODE SETUP By referring to the “Application” column, select the registration method (submenu 2) and the desired my mode label (submenu 3) and then adjust any settings. Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Submenu 4...
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Make the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Adjust the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Selecting the display units during manual focus [m/ft] x SETUP m/ft “Changing the focus method [FOCUS MODE]” (p. 36) Submenu 2 Application This displays in meters and centimeters.
Printing Direct printing (PictBridge Turn on the printer, and then connect the printer and camera. By connecting the camera to a PictBridge- compatible printer, you can print images directly < button without using a computer. To fi nd out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
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Changing the printer’s settings Use 78 to select [SIZE] for printing [CUSTOM PRINT] (Submenu 3), and press :. If the [PRINTPAPER] screen is not displayed, the [SIZE], [BORDERLESS] Follow steps 1 and 2 for [EASY and [PICS/SHEET] are set to the printer’s PRINT] (p.
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2 Use 78 to select [OK], and press the Use 9: to select an image. o button. Press the < button to set the displayed image for single reservation. Press 8 to make detailed printer settings for the displayed image. C A N CE L To make the detailed printer settings BACK...
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To cancel printing DPOF reservations set by another DPOF device cannot be changed by this camera. 1 Press the o button when Make changes using the original device. [TRANSFERRING] is displayed. Making new DPOF reservations with this 8, and 2 Select [CANCEL] using camera will erase the reservations made by press the o button.
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Reserving one print each of all Use 9: to select the image for images on the card [U] print reservation. Use 78 to select the quantity. Press the o button. Follow steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 67). Use 78 to select [U], and press the o button.
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Resetting the print reservation data for selected images Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Resetting all print reservation data” (p. 68). Use 78 to select [<], and press the o button. Use 78 to select [KEEP] and press the o button. Use 9: to select the image with the print reservation you want to cancel.
OLYMPUS Master 2 folder. ● Browse window appears after starting the software. EASY PRINT When you start OLYMPUS Master 2 for the CUSTOM PRINT fi rst time after installation, “Default Settings” EXIT and “Registration” screen appear. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Operating OLYMPUS Master 2 When OLYMPUS Master 2 is started, Quick Start Guide appears on the screen and helps you to handle the camera without any questions. When the Quick Start Guide is not displayed, click in the tool bar to show the Guide.
Usage Tips ● If the camera does not work as intended, or if an With prolonged camera use, the internal temperature may increase, resulting in automatic error message is displayed on the screen, refer shutdown. If this occurs, remove the battery to the information below to fi...
Saving settings Internal memory/Card problem “Settings are not saved after the power is Take pictures before viewing NO PICTURE turned off” them. ● Problem with selected image When mode dial is set to P, A, S, M or A: Use photo retouch software, settings will be saved even if the power is turned etc.
Shooting tips When you are unsure of how to take a picture that you envision, refer to the information below. Subjects with low contrast Focusing “Focusing on the subject” ● Taking a picture of a subject not in the center When extremely bright objects of the screen appear in the center of the...
● Taking pictures using [n] for [METERING] Camera shake (p. 35) The brightness is adjusted according to the subject “Taking pictures without camera shake” in the center of the screen without being infl uenced by the background light. ● Taking pictures using [IMAGE STABILIZER] (p.
Playback/Editing tips Image quality Taking sharper pictures “ ” Playback ● Taking pictures with the optical zoom “Playing images in the internal memory” Avoid using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 35) to take pictures. ● Removing the card from the camera ● Taking pictures at a low ISO sensitivity “Loading the xD-Picture Card™...
AA NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries) Monitor and viewfi nder Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. economical. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your charger.
Using a new card of time. Before using a non-Olympus card or a card Do not use any other AC adapter with this that was used for another purpose in a camera.
Readout/recording process of the card Never open the battery cover or card cover Card access lamp while the camera is reading or writing data, which is indicated by blinking of the card access lamp. This can not only damage the image data but also render the internal memory or card unusable.
Attachment, as well as with other You can take pictures with a wireless fl ash brands of digital cameras, computers, when using a fl ash compatible with the Olympus printers and other devices that support Wireless RC Flash System. This enables xD-Picture Card.
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). operation of the fl ash and the NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. resulting image. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. Be sure to check the charge level of the camera and wireless fl ash before taking...
Handling the Camera CAUTION • Stop using the camera immediately if you WARNING notice any unusual odors, noise or smoke • Do not use the camera near fl ammable or around it. explosive gases. • Never remove the batteries with bare hands, •...
DANGER • Use only the Olympus brand NiMH batteries and Batteries whose bodies are only partially or not proper fi tting charger. at all covered by an insulating sheet. •...
Olympus NiMH batteries (included in some areas) in this product, never leave the camera in the are intended for use only with Olympus digital places listed below, no matter if in use or storage: cameras. Never use these batteries with any other •...
This Class B digital apparatus meets all connected. • Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV requirements of the Canadian Interference- technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied Causing Equipment Regulations. USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC).
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(that meet Olympus’s quality and recorded Olympus serial number, unless they assurance standards) for warranty or any other are a model on which Olympus does not place repairs and (ii) make any internal or external and record serial numbers.
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OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND padding material to prevent damage in transit (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS and either deliver it to the Authorized Olympus OF PROFITS OR LOSS OF USE), WHETHER Dealer that sold you the Product or ship it...
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Trademarks • IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. • xD-Picture Card™ is a trademark. • microSD is a trademark of the SD Association. •...
: 30 % to 90 % (operation)/10 % to 90 % (storage) Power supply : AA alkaline / NiMH battery (four) or Olympus AC adapter Dimensions : 116 mm (W) × 83.3 mm (H) × 80.8 mm (D) (4.6 × 3.3 × 3.2 in.)