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T-10

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.

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    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

    “Print Reservations (DPOF)” (p. 47) Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions ... 36 Menus for Other Camera Settings ... 39 Printing ... 43 Usage Tips ... 50 Appendix ... 55 USB cable OLYMPUS Setup CD-ROM Shooting and Playing Back Images Printing...

  • Page 3: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Using the Direct Buttons Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the direct buttons. Arrow pad F (up) / INFO button (change information display) (p. 21, 24) H (left) G (down) / D button (erase) (p. 23) Shutter button (p.

  • Page 4: Function Menu

    Using the Menu Using the Menu Use the menu to change camera settings such as the shooting mode. There may be menus that are unavailable depending on other related settings or the s mode (p. 25). Function menu Function menu Press the H button during shooting to display the function menu.
  • Page 5 Setup menu Setup menu Press the m button during shooting or playback to display the setup menu. The setup menu provides access to a variety of camera settings, including options not listed in the function menu, display options, and the time and date.

  • Page 6: Menu Index

    Menu Index Menus for Shooting Functions PROGRAM AUTO PROGRAM AUTO 1 Shooting mode P (PROGRAM AUTO) ...p. 18 M (iAUTO) ...p. 25 N (DIS MODE) ...p. 25 s (SCENE MODE) ...p. 25 P (MAGIC FILTER) ...p. 27 ~ (PANORAMA) ...p. 28 A (MOVIE) ...p.
  • Page 7 Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions SLIDESHOW EDIT ERASE PRINT ORDER EXIT MENU Menus for Other Camera Settings FORMAT BACKUP USB CONNECTION STORAGE q POWER ON KEEP K SETTINGS BEEP PIXEL MAPPING EXIT MENU 1 q (Playback) SLIDESHOW ... p. 36 EDIT ...

  • Page 8: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Names of Parts Camera unit 8 EN Strap eyelet ... p. 9 Battery/card compartment cover ... p. 12 Microphone ... p. 34, 36 Flash ... p. 29 Lens ... p. 55, 69 Self-timer lamp ... p. 30 USB connector ...

  • Page 9: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Attaching the camera strap Attaching the camera strap Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. n button ... p. 17, 18 Shutter button ... p. 19 Monitor ... p. 18, 50 Zoom buttons ... p. 20 q button (switch between shooting and playback) ...

  • Page 10: Shooting Mode Display

    Monitor Shooting mode display Shooting mode display AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 1/100 1/100 F3.1 F3.1 Still image AUTO AUTO 0:34 0:34 Movie 10 EN Battery check ... p. 13 Shooting mode ... p. 18, 25 Flash ... p. 29 Flash standby/fl ash charge ...

  • Page 11: Playback Mode Display

    Playback mode display Playback mode display ● Normal display 10 10 4/30 4/30 ’10/10/26 ’10/10/26 12:30 12:30 Still image ● Detailed display 10 10 4/30 4/30 1/1000 F3.1 AUTO 100 0004 FILE ’10/10/26 12:30 00:12/00:34 00:12/00:34 Movie 1/1000 F3.1 AUTO 100 0004 FILE ’10/10/26 12:30...

  • Page 12: Preparing The Camera

    Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera Inserting the battery and the SD/SDHC memory card (sold separately) Always use SD/SDHC memory cards with this camera. Do not insert any other types of memory card. Battery/card compartment cover Insert the card straight until it clicks into place. Do not touch the contact area directly.

  • Page 13: When To Replace The Batteries

    When to replace the batteries When to replace the batteries Replace the batteries when the error message shown below appears. Flashes in red BATTERY EMPTY Monitor top left This camera allows the user to take pictures using the internal memory even when no SD/SDHC memory card (sold separately) is inserted.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Camera

    If the “Setup” dialog is not displayed, select “My Computer” (Windows XP) or “Computer” (Windows Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click the CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the “OLYMPUS Setup” window and then double-click “SETUP.EXE”. If a “User Account Control” dialog is displayed, click “Yes”...
  • Page 15 Click the “Camera Instruction Manual” button and follow the on-screen instructions. Macintosh Macintosh Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive. ● Double-click the CD (OLYMPUS Setup) icon on the desktop. ● Double-click the “Setup” icon to display the “Setup” dialog.
  • Page 16 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2. ● Check the system requirements before beginning installation. ● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. OLYMPUS Viewer 2 Operating Mac OS X v10.4.11–v10.6 System Processor Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better...
  • Page 17 Date, time, time zone, and language The date and time set here are saved to image fi le names, date prints, and other data. You can also choose the language for the menus and messages displayed in the monitor. Press the n button to turn on the camera.

  • Page 18: Shooting, Viewing, And Erasing

    Shooting, Viewing, and Erasing Shooting, Viewing, and Erasing Shooting with the optimum aperture value and shutter speed [PROGRAM AUTO] In this mode, automatic shooting settings are activated while also allowing changes to a wide range of other shooting menu functions, such as exposure compensation, white balance, etc.
  • Page 19 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject. ● When the camera focuses on the subject, the exposure is locked (shutter speed and aperture value are displayed), and the AF target mark changes to green. ● The camera was unable to focus if the AF target mark fl...

  • Page 20: Using The Zoom

    Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject, and gently press the button all the way down to start recording. Press halfway 0:34 0:34 0:00 0:00 Press fully 0:34 0:34 Current length Lights up red when recording Gently press the shutter button all the way down to stop recording.
  • Page 21 [OFF] selected for [DIGITAL ZOOM]: Image size Zoom bar Optical zoom range Other Image zoomed and cropped. [ON] selected for [DIGITAL ZOOM]: Image size Zoom bar Digital zoom range Image zoomed and Other cropped. This function will not reduce the image quality since it does not convert the data with fewer pixels into the data with larger pixels.

  • Page 22: Operations During Movie Playback

    Viewing images Press the q button. Number of frames/Total number of images Use HI to select an image. Displays previous image Hold I to fast forward and hold H to reverse. The display size of the images can be changed. “Index view and close-up view”...

  • Page 23: Erasing Images During Playback (Single Image Erase)

    The sound recorded in movie mode cannot be played back with this camera. To listen to the sound, connect to a PC. Operations during pausing playback Operations during pausing playback Press F to display the fi rst frame Cueing and press G to display the last frame.

  • Page 24: Changing The Image Information Display

    Index view and close-up view Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. Close-up view (up to 10× magnifi cation) allows checking of image details. Press the zoom buttons. Single-image view 4/30 4/30 ’10/10/26 ’10/10/26 12:30 12:30 Index view ’10/10/26 ’10/10/26 24 EN...

  • Page 25: Using Shooting Modes

    Using Shooting Modes Using Shooting Modes To change the shooting mode To change the shooting mode The shooting mode (P, M, N, s, P, ~, A) can be changed by using the function menu. “Using the Menu” (p. 4) The default settings of the function are highlighted in Shooting with automatic settings [iAUTO] According to the scene, the camera automatically...
  • Page 26 Press G to go to the submenu. Use HI to select the best shooting mode for the scene, and press the H button. Icon indicating [SCENE MODE] that is set In [SCENE MODE], the optimum shooting settings are pre-programmed for specifi c shooting scenes. For this reason, some settings cannot be changed in some modes.

  • Page 27: Shooting With Special Effects

    Shooting with special effects [MAGIC FILTER] Add an artistic effect to your photo by selecting the desired magic fi lter. Set the shooting mode to P. MAGIC FILTER MAGIC FILTER Press G to go to the submenu. POP ART Use HI to select the desired effect and then press the H button to set.

  • Page 28: Creating Panoramic Images

    Creating panoramic images [PANORAMA] Take pictures that can be joined to form a panorama using the supplied software. The focus, exposure, zoom position (p. 20), and white balance (p. 31) are locked at the fi rst frame. The fl ash (p. 29) is fi xed to $ (FLASH OFF) mode. Set the shooting mode to ~.

  • Page 29: Using Shooting Functions

    Using Shooting Functions Using Shooting Functions “Using the Menu” (p. 4) The default settings of the function are highlighted in Using the fl ash The fl ash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions. Select the fl ash option in the shooting function menu.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Brightness

    Using the self-timer After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay. Select the self-timer option in the shooting function menu. Use HI to select the setting option, and press the H button to set. Option Description Y OFF...

  • Page 31: Selecting The Iso Sensitivity

    Adjusting to a natural color scheme (White balance) For more natural coloring, choose a white balance option suited to the scene. Select the white balance option in the shooting function menu. WB AUTO Use HI to select the setting option, and press the H button to set.
  • Page 32 Selecting the size of still images Select the image size option in the shooting function menu. Use HI to select the setting option, and press the H button to set. Option Description Suitable for printing A3 (11×17 in.) 10M (3648×2736) pictures.

  • Page 33: Menus For Shooting Functions

    Menus for Shooting Functions Menus for Shooting Functions The default settings of the function are highlighted in Restoring the shooting functions to the Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [RESET] default settings [RESET] (Shooting menu) RESET Submenu 2 Application Restores the following menu functions to the default settings.

  • Page 34: Digital Zoom

    Selecting the focusing area [AF MODE] Selecting the focusing area [AF MODE] (Shooting menu) AF MODE Submenu 2 Application The camera focuses automatically. (If a face is detected, it is shown by a white frame button is pressed halfway and the camera is able to focus, the frame FACE/iESP color is changed to green...

  • Page 35: Icon Guide

    Displaying icon guides [ICON GUIDE] Displaying icon guides [ICON GUIDE] (Shooting menu) ICON GUIDE Submenu 2 Application No icon guide is displayed. The explanation of the selected icon will be displayed when a shooting mode or shooting function menu icon is selected (position the cursor on the icon for a while to display the explanation).

  • Page 36: Printing

    Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Playing back pictures automatically Playing back pictures automatically [SLIDESHOW] [SLIDESHOW] q (Playback menu) SLIDESHOW To start a slideshow To start a slideshow After pressing the H button, the slideshow starts. To stop the slideshow, press the H button or the m button.
  • Page 37 Retouching images [PERFECT FIX] Retouching images [PERFECT FIX] q (Playback menu) EDIT Depending on the picture, the editing may not be effective. The retouching process may lower the image resolution. Submenu 1 Application [LIGHTING FIX] and [REDEYE FIX] are applied together. Only sections darkened by LIGHTING FIX backlighting and dim lighting are...

  • Page 38: Protecting Images

    To individually select and erase images To individually select and erase images [SEL. IMAGE] [SEL. IMAGE] 1 Use FG to select [SEL. IMAGE], and press the H button. 2 Use HI to select the image to be erased, and press the H button to add a R mark to the image.

  • Page 39: Menus For Other Camera Settings

    Menus for Other Camera Settings Menus for Other Camera Settings Erasing data completely Erasing data completely [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT] [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT] r (Settings 1) MEMORY FORMAT/ FORMAT Before formatting, check that no important data is left in the internal memory or card. Cards must be formatted with this camera before fi...

  • Page 40: Q Power On

    Even if a computer has USB ports, proper operation is not guaranteed in the following cases. ● computers with USB ports installed using an expansion card, etc. ● computers without a factory-installed OS and home-built computers Turning on the camera with the q Turning on the camera with the q POWER ON] button [q...

  • Page 41: Changing The Display Language

    Saving battery power between shots Saving battery power between shots [POWER SAVE] [POWER SAVE] s (Settings 2) POWER SAVE Submenu 2 Application Cancels [POWER SAVE]. When the camera is not being used for approx. 10 seconds, the monitor automatically turns off to save battery power.

  • Page 42: World Time

    Switching between home and travel destination time zones [WORLD TIME] Switching between home and travel destination time zones [WORLD TIME] s (Settings 2) WORLD TIME You will not be able to select a time zone using [WORLD TIME] if the camera clock has not fi rst been set using [X]. Submenu 2 Submenu 3 HOME/ALTERNATE...

  • Page 43: Printing

    Printing Printing Direct printing (PictBridge By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images directly without using a computer. To fi nd out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. PictBridge is a standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly.

  • Page 44: Changing The Printer's Settings For Printing [Custom Print]

    To exit printing To exit printing After a selected image is displayed on the screen, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer. EXIT Changing the printer’s settings for printing [CUSTOM PRINT] Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [EASY PRINT] (p. 43). Press the H button to start printing.
  • Page 45 Use FG to select the [BORDERLESS] or [PICS/SHEET] settings, and press the H button. Submenu 4 Application The image is printed with a border around it ([OFF]). OFF/ON The image is printed to fi ll the entire paper ([ON]). (The number of The number of images per sheet images per sheet ([PICS/SHEET]) is selectable only...
  • Page 46 P ] ] To crop an image [P To crop an image [ 1 Use the zoom buttons to select the size of the cropping frame, use FGHI to move the frame, and then press the H button. 2 Use FG to select [OK], and press the H button. BACK If necessary, repeat Steps 6 and 7 to select the image to be printed, make the detailed...

  • Page 47: To Cancel Printing

    To cancel printing To cancel printing 1 When [DO NOT REMOVE USB CABLE] is displayed, press the m button, use FG to select [CANCEL], and then press the H button. DO NOT REMOVE USB CABLE PRINT CANCEL MENU CONTINUE CANCEL CANCEL Press the m button.

  • Page 48: Single-Frame Print Reservations

    Single-frame print reservations [<] Display the setup menu. “Using the Menu” (p. 4) From the playback menu q, select [PRINT ORDER] and then press the H button. PRINT ORDER < < EXIT MENU Use FG to select [<], and press the H button.

  • Page 49: Resetting The Print Reservation Data For Selected Images

    Reserving one print each of all images on the card [U] Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 48). Use FG to select [U], and press the H button. Follow Steps 5 and 6 in [<]. Resetting all print reservation data Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p.

  • Page 50: Usage Tips

    Usage Tips Usage Tips If the camera does not work as intended, or if an error message is displayed on the screen, and you are unsure of what to do, refer to the information below to fi x the problem(s). Troubleshooting Battery Battery...

  • Page 51: Error Message

    Miscellaneous Miscellaneous “The camera makes a noise when taking pictures”. ● The camera may activate the lens and make a noise even if no operation is performed. This is because the camera automatically performs actions of auto focus as far as it is ready to shoot. Error message When one of the messages below is displayed on the monitor, check the corrective action.

  • Page 52: Shooting Tips

    Error message Corrective action Printer problem Turn off the camera and printer, check the printer for any problems, PRINT ERROR and then turn the power on again. Problem with selected image Use a computer to print. CANNOT PRINT Before erasing important images, download them to a computer.

  • Page 53: Camera Shake

    Object with no vertical lines It is also effective to compose the shot by holding the camera vertically to focus, and then returning to the horizontal position to take the picture. When objects are at different distances Fast-moving object The subject is not in the center of the frame Camera shake “Taking pictures without camera shake”...

  • Page 54: Color Hue

    Color hue “Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear” ● Taking pictures by selecting white balance (p. 31) Best results in most environments can normally be obtained with the [WB AUTO] setting, but for some subjects, you should try experimenting with different settings.

  • Page 55: Appendix

    The number of pictures that you can take may vary considerably depending on the battery manufacturer and shooting conditions. AA NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries) Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your charger. Caution: Use only batteries approved for use in this product.
  • Page 56 Release the switch to enable writing. Cards compatible with this camera Cards compatible with this camera SD/SDHC memory cards (visit the Olympus website for information on memory cards that have been tested and approved for use) Using a new card Using a new card Cards must be formatted with this camera before fi...
  • Page 57 Readout/recording process of the card Readout/recording process of the card During shooting, the current memory indicator lights in red while the camera is writing data. Never open the battery/card compartment cover or unplug the USB cable. This can not only damage the image data but also render the internal memory or card unusable.
  • Page 58 Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and SD/SDHC memory cards internal memory and SD/SDHC memory cards The fi gures for the number of storable still pictures and continuous recording length are approximate. The actual capacity varies with shooting conditions and the card used.

  • Page 59: Image Size

    Movies Movies IMAGE SIZE FRAME RATE 8 640×480 9 320×240 The maximum fi le size of a single movie is 2 GB, regardless of the capacity of the card. Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken Either erase unwanted images, or connect the camera to a computer or other device to save the images, and then erase the images in the internal memory or card.

  • Page 60: Safety Precautions

    Save all manuals and documentation for future reference. Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the weatherproofi ng sections.
  • Page 61 Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns. DANGER • Users of NiMH batteries should use Olympus brand batteries with a designated charger. • Never heat or incinerate batteries. •...
  • Page 62 Battery Handling Precautions Battery Handling Precautions • Olympus NiMH batteries (included in some areas) are intended for use only with Olympus digital cameras. Never use these batteries with any other device. • Always charge NiMH batteries (included in some areas) before using them for the fi...
  • Page 63 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 64: What Is Not Covered By This Limited Warranty

    Olympus Service Centers, following the procedure set forth below (See “WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED”). Olympus, at its sole discretion, will repair, replace, or adjust the defective Product, provided that Olympus investigation and factory inspection disclose that (a) such defect developed under normal and proper use and (b) the Product is covered under this limited warranty.

  • Page 65: International Warranty Service

    Representations and warranties made by any person, including but not limited to dealers, representatives, salespersons, or agents of Olympus, which are inconsistent or in confl ict with or in addition to the terms of this limited warranty, shall not be binding upon Olympus unless reduced to writing and approved by an expressly authorized offi...
  • Page 66 During the one year period of the World Wide Guarantee the customer may turn the product in at any Olympus service station. Please notice that not in all countries such Olympus service station exists. 2 The customer shall transport the product to the dealer or Olympus authorized service station at his own risk and shall be responsible for any costs incurred in transporting the product.
  • Page 67 2 Since this Guarantee Certifi cate will not be re-issued, keep it in a safe place. * Please refer to the list on the web site: http://www.olympus. com for the authorized international Olympus service network. For customers in Asia...
  • Page 68 Notes regarding warranty maintenance 1 This Warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certifi cate is duly completed by Olympus or the dealer. Make sure that your name, the name of the dealer, the serial number and the year, month and date of purchase are all completed.

  • Page 69: Specifications

    No. of effective pixels : 10,000,000 pixels Image pickup device : 1/2.3” CCD (primary color fi lter) Lens : Olympus lens 6.3 to 18.9 mm, f3.1 to 5.9 Photometric system : Digital ESP metering system Shutter speed : 4 to 1/2000 sec.
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