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Olympus 226885 Instruction Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

FE-3010/X-895
FE-3000/X-890

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 our 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 specifi ed, the explanation about these illustrations is
provided for FE-3000/X-890.

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    FE-3010/X-895 FE-3000/X-890 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Menus for Other Camera Settings .. 30 Shooting, Playback, and Erasing ... 14 Printing ..........34 Using Shooting Modes ....17 Using OLYMPUS Master 2....39 Using Shooting Functions ..... 19 Usage Tips ........41 Using Playback Features ....23 Appendix .........
  • Page 3 Please read “Menu Settings” (p. 24 to 33) while referring to this page. Three Types of Setting Operations Using the Menu Using the Menu Buttons in use 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.

  • Page 4: Step

    Using the Direct Buttons Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used shooting functions can be accessed using the direct buttons. Shutter button (p. 14) K button (shooting/switching shooting modes) (p. 17, 18) q button (playback) (p. 15) Zoom buttons (p. 19) F button (exposure compensation) (p.

  • Page 5: Menu Index

    Menu Index Menus for Shooting Functions In shooting mode, settings can be adjusted. CAMERA MENU EXIT MENU Shooting mode top menu K/q ......p. 31 1 A IMAGE QUALITY ..p. 24 G ......p. 17 2 B CAMERA MENU SAVE SETTINGS ..

  • Page 6: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Camera unit Strap eyelet ......... p. 10 Flash ........... p. 19 Multi-connector ....p. 32, 34, 39 Lens ........p. 45, 54 Battery/card Microphone ......p. 25, 29 compartment cover ..... p. 11 Tripod socket Self-timer lamp ......p. 21 6 EN...
  • Page 7 K button (shooting/ n button ......p. 13 g/E button (changing information switching shooting modes) ... p. 17, 18 q button (playback) ....p. 15 display/menu guide) ..p. 22, 23/p. 17 B button (OK/FUNC) ....p. 3, 22 Monitor ........p. 14, 41 m button .........
  • Page 8 Monitor Shooting mode display QVGA 00:34 +2.0 1/30 F3.1 +2.0 Still image Movie Shooting mode ......p. 14 Current memory ......p. 46 Flash mode ......... p. 19 Self-timer ........p. 21 Silent mode ......... p. 33 Aperture value ......p. 14 Macro/super macro .....
  • Page 9 Playback mode display 1/1000 F3.1 QVGA +2.0 ISO 400 2009.08.26 2009.08.26 12:30 100-0004 100-0004 00:14 /00:34 2009.08.26 2009.08.26 12:30 Still image Movie Silent mode ......... p. 33 File number ........- Print reservations/ Frame number/ number of prints ....p. 37/p. 36 Elapsed time/total recording time Adding sound ......

  • Page 10: Preparing The Camera

    Preparing the Camera Attaching the camera strap Charging the battery The included battery charger (AC cable or plug-in type) differs depending on the region where you purchased the camera. If you received a plug-in type battery charger, plug it directly into an AC outlet. Example: AC cable type battery charger Lithium ion battery...
  • Page 11 Loading the battery and the xD-Picture Card™ (sold Notch separately) into the camera Contact area Do not insert anything other than an xD-Picture Card or the microSD Attachment into the camera. Battery/card Insert the card straight until it clicks into compartment place.
  • Page 12 Using the microSD card/ Arrow pad and operation guide microSDHC card (sold The symbols 1243, displayed separately) on various setting and movie playback screens indicate that the arrow pad be used. A microSD card or microSDHC card (hereafter both will be referred to as microSD card) is also EXPOSURE COMP.

  • Page 13: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time Changing the display language The date and time set here are saved to image The language for the menu and error messages fi le names, date prints, and other data. displayed on the monitor is adjustable. Press the m button, and press Press the n button to turn on klmn to select [E] (SETUP).

  • Page 14: Shooting, Playback, And Erasing

    Shooting, Playback, and Erasing Shooting with the optimum Hold the camera and compose the aperture value and shutter shot. speed ( P mode) In this mode, automatic shooting settings are AUTO AUTO Monitor activated while also allowing changes to a 1/400 F3.5 1/400...

  • Page 15: Viewing Images

    Viewing images To take the picture, gently press the shutter button all the way down while being careful not to shake the Press the q button. camera. 100-0001 Press fully 2009.08.26 12:30 1/400 F3.1 Number of frames Image review screen Playback image To view images during shooting Pressing the q button enables playback of...
  • Page 16 Erasing images during Operations during movie playback playback ( Single image erase) Fast-forward: Press and hold down n. Rewind: Press and hold down m. Pause: Press the B button. Press the D button when the image to be erased is displayed. ERASE ERASE 2009.08.26 12:30...

  • Page 17: Using Shooting Modes

    Using Shooting Modes The shooting mode changes in the order Submenu 1 Application of P, G , h , s , A each time the B PORTRAIT/F LANDSCAPE/ K button is pressed. By switching to any G NIGHT SCENE of other shooting modes, most settings in M NIGHT+PORTRAIT/ h and s mode will be changed to the C SPORT/N INDOOR/...
  • Page 18 Shooting movies (n mode) ● Press the shutter button halfway down or press the g button to check which shooting mode the camera has automatically selected. Press the K button a few times to In some cases, the camera may not select the desired shooting mode.

  • Page 19: Using Shooting Functions

    Using Shooting Functions Using the zoom Using the fl ash Pressing the zoom buttons adjusts the shooting The fl ash functions can be selected to best range. match the shooting conditions. Pressing the wide Pressing the telephoto Press the # button. (W) button (T) button AUTO...

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Brightness

    Adjusting the brightness Shooting closeups ( Exposure compensation) ( Macro shooting) The standard brightness (appropriate exposure) This function enables the camera to focus and set by the camera based on the shooting mode shoot subjects at close distances. (except for G ) can be adjusted brighter or Press the &...

  • Page 21: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the self-timer Increasing the brightness of the monitor ( Backlight boost) After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay. Press  in shooting mode. The monitor becomes brighter. If there is no operation for 10 Press the Y button.

  • Page 22: Using The Func Menu

    Changing the shooting Using the FUNC menu information display The FUNC menu provides the following menu functions that can be quickly accessed and set. The display of the screen information can be changed to best match the situation, for • [WB] (p.

  • Page 23: Using Playback Features

    Using Playback Features Index view and close-up view Changing the image information display Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. Close-up view (up to 10x magnifi cation) Shooting information settings displayed on the allows checking of image details. screen can be changed.

  • Page 24: Menus For Shooting Functions

    Menus for Shooting Functions In shooting mode, settings can be adjusted. E indicates the mode in which the function can be set. The default settings of the function are highlighted in Selecting the appropriate image quality for your application [A IMAGE QUALITY] IMAGE QUALITY E : P G h s n Still pictures...
  • Page 25 Select the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Adjusting to a natural color scheme Recording sound when shooting still [ WB] images [R] CAMERA MENU CAMERA MENU E : P h s n E : P h s Submenu 2 Application Submenu 2...
  • Page 26 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 make panorama images. Selecting the focusing on a face [ FACE DETECT]...
  • Page 27 Select the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Switching the shooting modes Restoring the shooting functions to the [C SWITCH SHOOTING MODES] default settings [D RESET] SWITCH SHOOTING MODES RESET E : P G h s n E : P G h s n Submenu 1 Application...

  • Page 28: Menus For Playback, Editing, And Printing Functions

    Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Settings can be adjusted during image playback. Playing back pictures automatically Protecting images [0] [G SLIDESHOW] PLAYBACK MENU SLIDESHOW Protected images cannot be erased by [ERASE] (p. 16), [SEL. IMAGE], or [ALL To start a slideshow ERASE] (p.
  • Page 29 Select the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). To individually select and erase Adding sound to still images [R] images [SEL. IMAGE] PLAYBACK MENU 1 Use kl to select [SEL. IMAGE], and press the B button. Submenu 2 Application 2 Use klmn to select the image to be...

  • Page 30: Menus For Other Camera Settings

    Submenu 2 Application data is left in the internal memory or card. The language for the menus and Non-Olympus cards and cards that have Languages error messages displayed on the been formatted by a computer must be monitor is selected.
  • Page 31 Select the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Turning on the camera with the K or Selecting the menu screen color and q button [ K/q] background [ MENU COLOR] SETUP MENU COLOR SETUP Submenu 2 Application Submenu 2...
  • Page 32 Selecting a video signal system to match your TV [ VIDEO OUT] SETUP VIDEO OUT The TV video signal system varies depending on the countries and regions. Before viewing camera images on your TV, select the video output according to your TV’s video signal type. Submenu 2 Application NTSC...
  • Page 33 Select the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Saving battery power between shots Turning off the camera sounds [ POWER SAVE] [F SILENT MODE] SETUP POWER SAVE SILENT MODE Submenu 2 Application Submenu 1 Application Button operation sound/warning Cancels [POWER SAVE].

  • Page 34: Printing

    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 n button without using a computer. To fi nd out if your printer supports PictBridge, Multi-connector refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
  • Page 35 Changing the printer’s settings Use kl to select the for printing [ CUSTOM PRINT] [BORDERLESS] or [PICS/SHEET] settings, and press the B button. Follow Steps 1 and 2 for Submenu 4 Application [EASY PRINT] (p. 34), and press the The image is printed with a border B button.
  • Page 36 Press the B button. Submenu Submenu Application PRINT This selects the number <× 0 to 10 of prints. Selecting [WITH] prints the PRINT images with the date. WITH/ CANCEL DATE Selecting [WITHOUT] WITHOUT prints the images without the date. BACK MENU Selecting [WITH] prints the fi...
  • Page 37 Print Reservations (DPOF Use mn to select the image for print reservation. Use kl to select In print reservations, the number of prints and the quantity. Press the B button. date imprint option are saved in the image on the card. This enables easy printing at a printer or print shop supporting DPOF by using only the print reservations on the card without a computer or a camera.

  • Page 38: Resetting The Print Reservation Data For Selected Images

    Reserving one print each of all Resetting the print reservation images on the card [U] data for selected images Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 37). Follow Steps 1 and 2 of “Resetting all print reservation data” (p. 38). Use kl to select [U], and press the B button.

  • Page 39: Using Olympus Master 2

    OLYMPUS Master 2 folder. ● Browse window appears after starting the software. When you start OLYMPUS Master 2 for the fi rst time after installation, “Default Settings” EASY PRINT and “Registration” screen appear. Follow the CUSTOM PRINT instructions on the screen.
  • Page 40 Operating OLYMPUS Master 2 When OLYMPUS Master 2 is started, the Quick Start Guide appears with step-by-step instructions for common tasks. When the Quick Start Guide is not displayed, click in the tool bar to show the Guide. For details on the operation, refer to the help guide of the software.

  • Page 41: Usage Tips

    Usage Tips Monitor If the camera does not work as intended, or if an error message is displayed on the screen, “Diffi cult to see”. and you are unsure of what to do, refer to the ● Condensation may have occurred. Turn off the information below to fi...

  • Page 42: Error Message

    Error message Operation problem When one of the messages below is Close the battery/card compartment cover. displayed on the monitor, check the CARD-COVER corrective action. OPEN Error message Corrective action Battery problem BATTERY Charge the battery. Card problem EMPTY Insert a new card. CARD ERROR Connection problem Card problem...

  • Page 43: Shooting Tips

    Shooting tips When you are unsure of how to take a picture Fast-moving object that you envision, refer to the information below. Focusing “Focusing on the subject” The subject is not in the center ● Taking a picture of a subject not in the center of the frame of the screen After focusing on an object at the same distance...

  • Page 44: Color Hue

    Playback/Editing tips Color hue “Taking pictures with colors at the same Playback shade as they appear” ● Taking pictures by selecting [WB] (p. 25) “Playing images in the internal memory and card” Best results in most environments can normally ● be obtained with the AUTO setting, but for some Remove the card when playing pictures in the subjects, you should try experimenting with...

  • Page 45: Appendix

    Appendix Camera care Battery and charger • This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion Exterior battery (LI-42B/LI-40B). No other type of • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is batteries can be used. very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water Caution: and wring well.

  • Page 46: Using Your Charger Abroad

    Cards compatible with this camera xD-Picture Card (16MB to 2GB) (TypeH/M/M+, Standard) Using a new card Before using a non-Olympus card or a card that was used for another purpose in a computer or other device, use [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT] (p. 30) to format the card.
  • Page 47 Number of storable pictures (still pictures)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and xD-Picture Card Still pictures Number of storable still pictures COMPRES- Internal memory Using a 1GB xD-Picture Card IMAGE SIZE SION With sound Without sound With sound Without sound 3968×2976 3648×2736...

  • Page 48: Using The Microsd Attachment

    Using the microSD Attachment SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not use the attachment with Olympus CAUTION digital cameras that do not support this RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK microSD Attachment, as well as with other DO NOT OPEN brands of digital cameras, computers,...

  • Page 49: Handling The Camera

    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, •...

  • Page 50: Battery Handling Precautions

    DANGER storing the camera for a long period. • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specifi ed Caution for Usage Environment charger. Do not use any other chargers. • Never heat or incinerate batteries.

  • Page 51: Lcd Monitor

    This camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by • Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. image may become vague, resulting in a playback • If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera mode failure or damage to the monitor.

  • Page 52: Disclaimer Of Warranty

    Olympus Imaging Europa GmbH without obligation or advance notice. as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus. com this product will be repaired, or at Olympus’s option replaced, free of charge. To claim under this warranty the customer must take the product and this Warranty Certifi...
  • Page 53 1 This warranty will only be valid if the Warranty costs incurred in transporting the product. Certifi cate is duly completed by Olympus or an 3 This warranty does not cover the following authorized dealer or other documents contain and the customer will be required to pay repair suffi...

  • Page 54: Specifications

    (gross) FE-3000/X-890: 1/2.33” CCD (primary color fi lter), 10,700,000 pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus lens 6.3 to 18.9 mm, f3.1 to 5.9 (equivalent to 36 to 108 mm on a 35 mm camera) Photometric system : Digital ESP metering system Shutter speed : 4 to 1/2000 sec.
  • Page 55 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 charges (varies on usage) Operating environment Temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (charging) / -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) (operation) / -20°C to 35°C (-4°F to 95°F) (storage) Dimensions...

  • Page 56: Index

    Index ERASE ALL ERASE ........29 Arrow pad ..........12 SEL. IMAGE ........29 AV cable ..........32 Single image erase ......16 Error message ........42 Backlight boost ........21 BACKUP ..........30 FACE DETECT ........26 Battery charger ....... 10, 45 Flash Beep .............
  • Page 57 OLYMPUS Master 2 ......39 USB cable ........34, 39 Operation guide ........12 Using the Menu........3 PANORAMA .......... 26 VIDEO OUT .......... 32 PictBridge ..........34 Playback image Close-up view ........23 WB ............25 Index view .......... 23 Movies ..........
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