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DIGITAL CAMERA

FE-190/X-750
Advanced
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.

Quick Start Guide

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camera right away.

Button operations

Menu operations

Printing pictures

Using OLYMPUS Master

Getting to know your
camera better
Miscellaneous

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  • Page 1: Getting To Know Your Camera Better

    Advanced 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

    Step-by-step instructions are provided on how to set up the camera and use the basic operations for taking and playing back still pictures. Recommended for: • People using the OLYMPUS digital camera for the first time • People who do not have much experience using a digital camera Gather these items (box contents)...

  • Page 3: Gather These Items (Box Contents)

    Strap Lithium Ion Battery (LI-42B) Battery Charger USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master (LI-40C) CD-ROM Items not shown: Advanced Manual (this manual), Basic 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

    Prepare the battery a. Charge the battery. AC Wall Outlet Battery comes partially charged. b. Insert the battery in the camera. For details on inserting an optional xD-Picture Card (hereinafter called the card), please refer to “Inserting and removing the card” (P. 63). Power Cable Charging Indicator Red light on: Charging...

  • Page 5: Turn The Camera On

    Turn the camera on This explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode. a. Set the mode dial to h. Still picture shooting modes For normal shooting. This function reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject or camera movement when taking pictures.

  • Page 6: Set The Date And Time

    Set the date and time About the date and time setting screen MENU Cancels the setting a. Press the O< and NY buttons to select [Y]. • The first two digits of the year are fixed. b. Press the Y# button. c.
  • Page 7 d. Press the Y# button. e. Press the O< and NY buttons to select [D]. f. Press the Y# button. g. Press the O< and NY buttons to select the hours and minutes. h. Press the Y# button. i. Press the O< and NY buttons to select [Y/M/D].

  • Page 8: Take A Picture

    Take a picture a. Hold the camera. Horizontal grip b. Focus. c. Shoot. Shutter Button (Press Halfway) The green lamp indicates the focus and exposure are locked. Shutter Button (Press Completely) Vertical grip Place this mark over your subject. [ IN IN ] HQ 2816 2816...

  • Page 9: Review Your Pictures

    Review your pictures a. Press the q button. Arrow pad Displays the next image Displays the previous image Erase pictures a. Press the X& and Y# buttons to display the picture you want to erase. b. Press the S button. c.
  • Page 10 Contents Button operations ...14 Test out the functions of the camera buttons by following the illustrations and actually trying them out on the camera. o button ... Turning the camera on and off Shutter button ...Shooting pictures/movies K button (Shooting) ...Selecting shooting mode/ q button (Playback)...
  • Page 11 Playback mode menu q ... SLIDESHOW ... Playing back pictures automatically MOVIE PLAY ... Playing back movies RESIZE ...Changing the size of pictures ROTATE ... Rotating pictures PROTECT... Protecting pictures ERASE... Erasing selected pictures/Erasing all pictures SEL. IMAGE... Erasing by selecting the single-frame ALL ERASE...
  • Page 12 Learn how to transfer pictures to a computer and save them. Flow ... Using OLYMPUS Master... What is OLYMPUS Master? ... Install the OLYMPUS Master software ... Connecting the camera to a computer ... Start up the OLYMPUS Master software... Displaying camera images on a computer ...
  • Page 13 Playback tips... Playing back pictures in the internal memory... Quickly displaying a desired picture... Viewing pictures on a computer... Viewing the entire picture on a computer screen ... When you get an error message on the camera..Functions available in shooting modes and scenes ... Glossary of terms...

  • Page 14: Button Operations

    Button operations o button Power on: Camera turns on in shooting mode. • Monitor turns on • Lens extends Shutter button Shooting still pictures Set the mode dial to a setting other than n, and lightly press the shutter button (halfway).

  • Page 15: H Shooting Pictures Using Digital Image Stabilization

    K button (Shooting) Shooting mode is selected. When K is pressed with the camera off, the camera turns on in shooting mode. g “K/q Turning on the camera with the K or q button” (P. 27) q button (Playback) The last picture taken is displayed. •...

  • Page 16: Recording Movies

    n Recording movies Audio is recorded with the movie. • During audio recording, only the digital zoom can be used. To record the movie with the optical zoom, set [R] to [OFF]. g “R Recording movies with or without sound” (P. 28) 00:36 00:36 00:36...

  • Page 17: X& Button

    X& button Press X& in shooting mode to select the macro mode. Press Q for setting. OFF MACRO OFF & MACRO ON SUPER MACRO NY button Press NY in shooting mode to select on or off for the self-timer. Press Q for setting. SELFTIMER OFF SELFTIMER ON •...

  • Page 18: Zoom Button

    Zoom button Shooting mode: Zooming in on your subject Optical zoom: 3× Digital zoom: 4× (optical zoom × digital zoom: Max. 12×) Zoom out: Press W on the zoom button. Playback mode: Switching the picture display [ IN IN ] [ IN IN ] [ IN...

  • Page 19: Menu Operations

    Menu operations m button About the menus Press m to display the top menu on the monitor. • The contents displayed on the top menu differ according to the mode. Top menu (shooting mode) PANORAMA PANORAMA IMAGE IMAGE IMAGE RESET RESET QUALITY QUALITY...

  • Page 20: Using The Menus

    Using the menus This explains how to use the menus with the [8] (warning sound) setting as an example. Set the mode dial to a setting other than R. Press m to display the top menu. Select [SETUP], and press Q. •...

  • Page 21: Movie Image Quality

    Shooting mode menu PANORAMA PANORAMA IMAGE IMAGE IMAGE RESET RESET QUALITY QUALITY QUALITY SETUP SETUP SETUP EXPOSURE EXPOSURE EXPOSURE SILENT SILENT COMP. COMP. COMP. MODE MODE EXIT MENU • Some functions are not available according to the selected mode. g “Functions available in shooting modes and scenes” (P. 58) g “SETUP menus”...

  • Page 22: Panorama

    PANORAMA 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 left to right Y: The next picture is connected at the right edge.

  • Page 23: Changing Picture Brightness

    EXPOSURE COMP. Press XY to set the exposure compensation, and E X P O S U R E C O M P. then press Q. • Adjustable from -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV Y: Adjusts toward [+]. X: Adjusts toward [–]. BACK MENU SILENT MODE...

  • Page 24: Operations During Movie Playback

    MOVIE PLAY Select [MOVIE PLAY] from the top menu, and press Q to play back the movie. Another option is to select a picture with the movie icon (n), and press Q to play back the movie. [ IN IN ] '06.11.26 '06.11.26 12:30...

  • Page 25: Resize

    RESIZE 640 × 480 /320 × 240 This changes the image size of a picture and saves it as a new file. ROTATE +90° / 0° / -90° Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures so that they are displayed vertically. New picture orientations are saved even when the power is turned off.

  • Page 26: Sel. Image

    SEL. IMAGE ...Erasing by selecting the single-frame S E L . I M A G E [ IN ] BACK MENU ALL ERASE ...Erasing all the pictures in the internal memory or the card • Select [YES], and press Q. PRINT ORDER This function allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date and time information) with the pictures stored on the card.

  • Page 27: Memory Format (Format)

    • Make sure there is no card inserted in the camera when formatting the internal memory. • 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. BACKUP ...

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Volume Of Camera Warning Sound

    ... Adjusting the volume of camera warning sound OFF (No sound)/ LOW / HIGH SHUTTER SOUND OFF (No sound)/ LOW / HIGH VOLUME ... Adjusting the volume during movie playback SETUP BEEP SHUTTER SOUND VOLUME BACK MENU ... Recording movies with or without sound OFF/ ON •...

  • Page 29: Video Out

    VIDEO OUT ... Playing back pictures on a TV NTSC /PAL The factory default settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold. To play back camera images on a TV, set the video output according to your TV’s video signal type.

  • Page 30: 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 31: Usb Port

    Turn the printer on and plug the USB cable provided with the camera into the multi-connector of the camera and the printer’s USB port. Multi-connector • The [EASY PRINT START] screen is displayed. • For details of how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.

  • Page 32: Other Print Modes And Print Settings (Custom Print)

    Remove the USB cable from the printer. You can use [EASY PRINT] even when the camera is turned off or in shooting mode. With the camera turned off or in shooting mode, connect the USB cable. The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed. Select [EASY PRINT].

  • Page 33: Selecting The Picture To Print

    Selecting a print mode PRINT P R I N T M O D E S E L E C T PRINT ALL PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX MULTI PRINT EXIT MENU ALL INDEX PRINT ORDER Setting the print paper SIZE P R I N T P A P E R [ IN ]...
  • Page 34 Setting the number of prints and data to be printed P R I N T I N F O DATE WITHOUT FILE NAME WITHOUT BACK MENU Select [OK], and press Q. • Printing starts. • When printing is finished, the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is displayed.

  • Page 35: Print Settings (Dpof)

    Print settings (DPOF) How to make print reservations Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date and time information) with the pictures stored on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo store that supports DPOF.

  • Page 36: Single-Frame Reservation

    Single-frame reservation Follow the operation guide to make a print reservation for a selected picture. Press m in the playback mode and display the top menu. Select [PRINT ORDER] [<], and press Press XY to select the frames for print reservations, and then press ON to set the number of prints.

  • Page 37: All-Frame Reservation

    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. Select [PRINT ORDER] [U], and press Q. Select the date and time setting, and press Q. The pictures are printed without the date and time.

  • Page 38: 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...

  • Page 39: Install The Olympus Master Software

    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 40 “Yes”. • A screen asking whether or not you want to install Adobe Reader is displayed. Adobe Reader is required to read the OLYMPUS Master instruction manual. If this screen is not displayed, Adobe Reader is already installed on your computer. To install Adobe Reader, click “OK”.
  • Page 41 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 42: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    The camera is recognized as a “Removable Disk”. • Macintosh The iPhoto program is the default application for managing digital images. When you connect your digital camera for the first time, the iPhoto application starts automatically, so close this application and start OLYMPUS Master.

  • Page 43: Start Up The Olympus Master Software

    Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master” icon • 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 44: Displaying Camera Images On A Computer

    To exit OLYMPUS Master Click “Exit” • OLYMPUS Master is exited. Displaying camera images on a computer Downloading and saving images Click “Transfer Images” menu. • The menu for selecting the source is displayed. Click “From Camera” • The window for selecting images is displayed.
  • Page 45 Make the following preparations for disconnecting the USB cable. Windows 98SE 1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon and right-click the “Removable Disk” icon to display the menu. 2 Click “Eject” on the menu. Windows Me/2000/XP 1 Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon the system tray.

  • Page 46: Viewing Still Pictures And Movies

    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 47: Printing Pictures

    “Date” and “Date & Time”. Select the thumbnail image that you want to print and click “Add”. • A preview of the selected image is displayed on the layout. Select the number of copies. on the OLYMPUS Master main...

  • Page 48: Main Menu

    • If your computer is running Windows 98SE, you will need to install the USB driver. Before connecting the camera to your computer with the USB cable, double-click the files from the following folders on the provided OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM.
  • Page 49 Select [PC], and press Q. Click “OK”. • OLYMPUS Master will identify the current version of your camera’s firmware. • Click “Check for latest version”, and the software will search for new firmware versions as well as additional languages. Select the firmware version and/ or language and click the “Update”...

  • Page 50: 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 charged • Charge the battery with the charger. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold •...

  • Page 51: The Date And Time Have Not Been Set

    The date and time have not been set The camera has been used in the same condition from the time of purchase • No date and time have been set for the camera at the time of purchase. Set the date and time before using the camera. g “Set the date and time”...

  • Page 52: Taking Pictures Without Blurring

    Taking pictures without blurring Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button gently to shoot the picture. In addition, turn the mode dial to h when taking a picture to reduce blurring. The factors that can cause the picture to blur are as follows: •...

  • Page 53: Additional Shooting Tips And Information

    (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 54: Lamp Indicators

    Lamp indicators This camera uses several lamps to indicate the camera status. Lamp Self-timer lamp Card access lamp Green lamp of the monitor Extending the useful life of the battery • Performing any of the following operations when not actually taking pictures can deplete the battery power.

  • Page 55: Selecting The Optimal Image Quality

    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 settings on your computer, refer to the computer’s instruction...

  • Page 56: When You Get An Error Message On The Camera

    When you get an error message on the camera... Monitor indication CARD ERROR WRITE- PROTECT > MEMORY FULL CARD FULL NO PICTURE PICTURE ERROR THE IMAGE CANNOT BE EDITED CARD-COVER OPEN BATTERY EMPTY C A R D S E T U P POWER OFF FORMAT M E M O R Y S E T U P...
  • Page 57 Monitor indication Possible cause The camera is not connected to the printer NO CONNECTION correctly. There is no paper in the printer. NO PAPER The printer has run out of ink. NO INK The paper is jammed. JAMMED The printer’s paper tray has been removed or SETTINGS the printer has been...

  • Page 58: Functions Available In Shooting Modes And Scenes

    Functions available in shooting modes and scenes Some functions cannot be set in certain shooting modes. For more details, refer to the table below. Functions available in shooting modes Shooting mode Function & Zoom EXPOSURE COMP. IMAGE QUALITY PANORAMA MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) BACKUP...

  • Page 59: Noise Reduction

    Glossary of terms CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) This converts light passing through the lens into electrical signals. On this camera, light is picked up and converted into RGB signals to build a single image. DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) A standard for image files by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

  • Page 60: Miscellaneous

    Miscellaneous Camera care Cleaning the camera Exterior: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth.

  • Page 61: Battery And Charger

    ( The provided rechargeable battery usually takes approximately 300 minutes to charge. ( This camera uses a charger specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of charger. ( The charger can be used within the range of AC 100 V to AC 240 V (50/60 Hz).

  • Page 62: Compatible Cards

    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 63 Inserting and removing the card Turn off the camera. Open the battery/card compartment cover. Inserting the card Orient the card as shown, and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration. • Insert the card straight in. •...
  • Page 64 Close the battery/card compartment cover. Note • The card access lamp blinks while the camera is reading the images. Reading of images may take some time. Do not open the battery/card compartment cover while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so may damage the data in the internal memory or the card and render the internal memory or card unusable.

  • Page 65: Safety Precautions

    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 66: Handling The Camera

    Handling the Camera WARNING ( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. ( Do not use the flash on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range. • You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision.

  • Page 67: Battery Handling Precautions

    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: Caution For Usage Environment

    • 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 it.

  • Page 69: Lcd Monitor

    Disclaimer of Warranty • Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or concerning any content of these written materials or software, and in no event shall...

  • Page 70: Fcc Notice

    - 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). Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate.

  • Page 71: For Customers In Europe

    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 4. This Warranty applies to the product only; the Warranty does not apply to any other accessory equipment, such as the case, strap, lens cap and batteries. 5. Olympus’s sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing the product. Any liability for indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind...

  • Page 73: Specifications

    : 6,000,000 pixels pixels Image pickup device : 1/2.5" CCD (primary color filter), Lens : Olympus lens 6.3 to 18.9 mm, f3.1 to 5.9 (equivalent to Photometric system : Digital ESP metering Shutter speed : 4 to 1/2000 sec. : 0.1 m (0.3 ft.) to ) (W), 0.6 m (2.0 ft.) to ) (T)
  • Page 74 (Lithium ion battery (LI-42B) Product type Standard voltage Standard capacity Battery life Operating environment Temperature Dimensions Weight (Battery charger (LI-40C) Power requirements Output Charging time Operating environment Temperature Dimensions Weight Design and specifications subject to change without notice. : Lithium ion rechargeable battery : DC 3.7 V : 740 mAh : Approx.

  • Page 75: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Camera Multi-connector gP. 29, 31, 42 Strap eyelet gP. 3 Connector cover gP. 29, 42 K button (Shooting) gP. 15 Monitor gP. 27 Tripod socket o button gP. 14 Shutter button Self-timer lamp gP. 14 gP. 17 Microphone Card access lamp gP.

  • Page 76: Monitor Symbols & Icons

    Monitor Symbols & Icons (Shooting Mode × 2816 2816 2112 2112 Still pictures Item 1 Shooting mode 2 Self-timer 3 Exposure compensation 4 Battery check 5 Green lamp 6 Silent mode 7 Flash standby Flash charge 8 Macro mode Super macro mode 9 Image quality 10 Image size 11 AF target mark...

  • Page 77: Playback Mode

    (Playback Mode 2816 2816 ’06 06.10 10.07 07 12 100 - 0004 Still pictures Item e = full power, f = low power 1 Battery check 2 Current memory [IN] (Playing back the picture in the internal memory), [xD] (Playing back the picture in the card) <×10 3 Print reservation/ Number of prints...

  • Page 78: Index

    Index K/q... 27 h (AUTO)... 5, 15 S button (erase) ... 9, 17 Y# button (flash mode) ... 17 X& button (macro) ... 17 Q button (OK) ... 16, 19 q button (Playback mode) ... 9, 15 O< button (print)... 16, 31 NY button (self-timer) ...
  • Page 79 MOVIE PLAY... 24 MULTI PRINT... 33 Multi-connector... 29, 31, 42 NTSC... 29, 59 Number of storable still pictures ... 53 OLYMPUS Master... 38, 43 Operation guide... 19, 32 Optical zoom ... 16, 18 PAL... 29, 59 PANORAMA... 22 PC ... 38, 42 PictBridge ...
  • Page 80 © 2006 VH740501...

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