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Olympus Stylus 770 SW Instruction Manual

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( 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
Appendix

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  • Page 1: Using Olympus Master

    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

    Contents Quick Start Guide Button operations Menu operations Printing pictures Using OLYMPUS Master Getting to know your camera better Appendix P. 3 Test out the functions of the camera buttons by following along with the P. 10 illustrations. Learn about the menus that control the functions and settings for basic P.

  • Page 3: Quick Start Guide

    Strap LI-42B Lithium Ion Battery LI-40C USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master Battery Charger Software CD-ROM Items not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Attach the strap ( Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.

  • Page 4: Prepare The Battery

    Prepare the battery a. Charge the battery AC Wall Outlet ( Battery comes partially charged. b. Insert the battery in the camera ( You can shoot pictures with this camera even without using an optional xD- Picture Card™ (hereinafter referred to as “the card”). For details on inserting the card, please refer to “Inserting and removing the card”...

  • Page 5: Turn The Camera On

    Turn the camera on This explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode. a. Press the o button. ( To turn off the camera, press the o button once again. Hint The directions of the arrow pad (1243) are indicated with 1243 in this manual.

  • Page 6: Set Date And Time

    Set date and time About the date and time setting screen D T I M E D T I M E ----.--.-- --:-- ----.--.-- --:-- Y / M / D Y / M / D CANCEL MENU Exits a setting. a.
  • Page 7 e. Press the 1F button and the 2Y/S button to select [D]. f. Press the 3# button. g. Press the 1F button and the 2Y/S button to select the hours and minutes. • The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. h.

  • Page 8: Take A Picture

    Take a picture a. Hold the camera Horizontal grip b. Focus c. Shoot Shutter Button (Pressed halfway) The green lamp indicates the focus and exposure are locked. Shutter Button (Pressed completely) Vertical grip Place this mark over your subject. [ IN IN ] HQ 3072 3072...

  • Page 9: View Pictures

    View pictures a. Press the q/P button. Arrow Pad Prev. Picture Erase pictures a. Press the 4& button and the 3# button to display the picture that you want to erase. b. Press the 2Y/S button. c. Press the 1F button to select [YES] and press the o button to erase the picture.

  • Page 10: Button Operations

    Button operations Shooting mode Self-timer Macro mode/ Super macro mode/ S-macro LED mode o button Power on: Camera turns on in the shooting mode. • Lens cover opens • Monitor turns on Shutter button Shooting still pictures Press K/h/s and switch the shooting mode to P, AUTO, h or s, and lightly press the shutter button (halfway).

  • Page 11: Shooting Still Pictures

    AF lock mark [ IN IN ] × HQ 3072 3072 2304 2304 Recording movies Press K/h/s to switch to s mode, and select n from the scene mode. Audio is recorded with the movie. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus, and press the shutter button completely to start recording.

  • Page 12: Viewing Still Pictures/Selecting Playback Mode

    q/P button (Playback) Set the camera to the playback mode. Each time you press q/P, you can switch between playback mode and “My Favorite”. • Press 43 to view other pictures. • You can set the camera to turn on in playback mode when q/P is pressed while the camera is turned off.
  • Page 13 o button (OK/FUNC) Displays the function menu which contains the functions and settings used during shooting. This button is also used to confirm your selection. The functions you can set with the function menu P/AUTO ... Shooting pictures with automatic settings You can switch between P (Program auto) and AUTO (Full auto mode).

  • Page 14: Zoom Button

    Zoom button Shooting mode: Zooming in on your subject Optical zoom ratio: 3× Zoom out: Press W on the zoom button. Playback mode: Changing the picture display [ IN IN ] [ IN IN ] [ [ IN IN ] [ IN ] Zooming while shooting/close-up playback [ IN...

  • Page 15: Erasing Pictures

    1F button Press 1F in shooting mode, and then use the arrow pad 43 to adjust the exposure and press o to confirm the setting. • Adjustable from -2.0EV to +2.0 EV Activate the setting. 3# button Press 3# in shooting mode to select the flash setting. Press o to confirm your selection.
  • Page 16 4& button Press 4& in shooting mode to select the macro mode. Press o to confirm your selection. & Macro mode % Super macro mode O S-macro LED mode • Zoom and flash cannot be used in super macro mode/S-macro LED mode. •...

  • Page 17: Menu Operations

    Menu operations o button Arrow pad (1243) About the menus Pressing m/Y displays the top menu on the monitor. • The items displayed on the top menu differ according to the mode. Top menu (in still picture shooting mode) IMAGE IMAGE QUALITY QUALITY...

  • Page 18: Using The Menus

    Using the menus This explains how to use the menus with the [AF MODE] setting as an example. Press K/h/s to set the shooting mode to P. Press m/Y to display the top menu. Select [CAMERA MENU] and press o to confirm your selection.

  • Page 19: Image Quality

    320 × 240 160 × 120 CAMERA MENU DRIVE ESP/n * An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required. Compression Application • This is useful for printing large images on A3- size (16.5 × 11.7 in.) paper. compression • This is useful for performing computer image...
  • Page 20 RESET /YES This restores shooting functions back to default settings. Functions restored to the factory default settings Function & IMAGE QUALITY DRIVE ESP/n DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE s (Scene) PORTRAIT / LANDSCAPE / LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT / NIGHT SCENE NIGHT+PORTRAIT AVAILABLE LIGHT DOCUMENTS / AUCTION / SHOOT &...

  • Page 21: Camera Menu

    [e SHOOT & SELECT1]/[f SHOOT & SELECT2] • These scene modes allow you to take sequential pictures by holding down the shutter button. After shooting the pictures, select the ones you want to erase by marking them with a R and press 2S to erase them. BACK MENU CAMERA MENU...
  • Page 22 You can take a sequence of pictures at one time by holding down the shutter button. The camera will take pictures continuously until you release the shutter button. • In [W], the settings change as follows. • The flash mode is fixed at [$]. •...

  • Page 23: Silent Mode

    PANORAMA ...Creating a panoramic picture Panorama shooting lets you create a panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required for panorama shooting. Connects pictures from left to right 3: The next picture is connected at the right edge.

  • Page 24: Playback Mode Menu

    Playback mode menu EDIT REDEYE FIX BLACK & WHITE SEPIA FRAME LABEL CALENDAR BRIGHTNESS SATURATION EDIT INDEX g “SETUP menus” (P. 29) “SILENT MODE Setting to turn off operational sounds” (P. 23) • The factory default settings are displayed in gray ( SLIDESHOW SLID ESH O W TYPE...

  • Page 25: Movie Play

    MOVIE PLAY Select [MOVIE PLAY] from the top menu, and press o to play back the movie. You can also playback a movie by selecting a picture with the movie icon (n) and pressing o. [ IN IN ] '07.07.26 '07.07.26 12:30 12:30...

  • Page 26: Redeye Fix

    • Registered pictures cannot be erased even by formatting the internal memory. • A registered picture can be used as the startup screen picture or menu screen background picture. g “PW ON SETUP Setting the startup screen and volume” (P. 30) “MENU THEME Setting the menu screen color and background”...

  • Page 27: Print Order

    CALENDAR ... Create a calendar print with a picture This function lets you select a calendar format, integrate the calendar with a picture, and save it as a new file. • Select the picture with 43, and press o. CA LE NDA R •...

  • Page 28: Playback Menu

    PLAYBACK MENU ...Protecting pictures [ I N ] EXIT ... Rotating pictures +90°/ 0° /-90° Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally during playback. This function lets you rotate such pictures so that they are displayed vertically on the monitor, and the new picture orientations will be saved even after the power is turned off.

  • Page 29: Sel. Image

    OLYMPUS Master software will be deleted. • Be sure that the card is inserted in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you must format them with this camera.
  • Page 30 You can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. You can add other languages to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software..Using the K/h/s button or the q/P button to turn on the camera •...
  • Page 31 BEEP ... Adjusting the volume of the beep when buttons are pressed OFF (No sound) / LOW ... Adjusting the volume of the camera warning sound OFF (No sound) / LOW SHUTTER SOUND ... Selecting the sound of the shutter button OFF (No sound) LOW / HIGH LOW / HIGH...

  • Page 32: Pixel Mapping

    PIXEL MAPPING ...Adjusting the image processing function The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. Wait at least one minute after taking or viewing pictures to allow the pixel mapping function to perform properly.

  • Page 33: Alarm Clock

    D U A LT I M E D T I M E D T I M E CANCEL MENU • The date format is the same as that set with [X]. • The first two digits of the year are fixed. •...

  • Page 34: 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 35 MANOMETER ... Displaying the atmospheric pressure and This displays the atmospheric pressure and altitude/depth during CA LI BR ATE shooting (from -10 m (-32.8 ft.) to 5,000 m (16,400 ft.)). A warning message is displayed when a water depth close to 10 m (32.8 ft.) is reached.

  • Page 36: 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 37: Other Print Modes And Print Settings (Custom Print)

    Press <. • Printing starts. • When printing is finished, the picture selection screen is displayed. To print another picture, press 43 to select a picture, and press <. • When you are finished, disconnect the USB cable from the camera with the picture selection screen displayed.

  • Page 38: Selecting The Picture To Print

    Selecting a print mode PR IN T M O DE S E LE CT [ I N ] PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX EXIT MENU Setting the print paper P R IN T PA PER [ I N ] SIZE SIZE S IZE...

  • Page 39: How To Make Print Reservations

    Select [OK], and press o. • Printing starts. • When printing is finished, the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is displayed. To cancel printing TRANSFERRING CANCEL Screen during data transfer In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, press m/Y. • A message is displayed. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera.

  • Page 40: Single-Frame Reservation

    To use print services without using DPOF • Pictures stored in the internal memory cannot be printed at a photo store. The pictures need to be copied to a card before taking them. g“BACKUP Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card” (P. 30) Single-frame reservation Follow the operation guide to make a print reservation for a selected picture.

  • Page 41: 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/Y in the playback mode and display the top menu. Select [PRINT ORDER] Select the date and time setting, and press o. The pictures are printed without the date and time.

  • Page 42: Using Olympus Master

    Using OLYMPUS Master Overview Using the USB cable provided with your camera, you can connect the camera and computer and download (transfer) the images to your computer using the OLYMPUS Master software, also provided with the camera. Prepare the following items before starting.

  • Page 43: 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 44 • To select the components to install, select “Custom”. • The installation begins. The screen confirming that setup is completed is displayed. Click “Close”. • Next, the screen confirming whether to install OLYMPUS muvee theaterPack Trial Version is displayed. To install this software, click “Install”.

  • Page 45: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    Double-click the “Setup” icon on the desktop. • The OLYMPUS Master installation screen is displayed. • Follow the on-screen instructions. • When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and click “Continue” and then “Continue” to proceed with the installation.

  • Page 46: Downloading And Saving Images

    • Connecting the camera to a computer via a USB hub may cause unstable operation. In this case, do not use a hub, but connect the camera directly to the computer. • Images cannot be transferred to your computer with OLYMPUS Master if [PC] is selected in Step 3, 3 is pressed and [MTP] is selected.

  • Page 47: Disconnecting The Usb Cable

    Click “Browse images now”. • The downloaded images are displayed in the browse window. To disconnect the camera Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking. Make the following preparations for disconnecting the USB cable. Windows 1 Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon tray.

  • Page 48: Viewing Still Pictures And Movies

    Double-click the movie thumbnail that you want to see in the browse window. • OLYMPUS Master switches to the edit window and the first frame of the movie is displayed. To play back the movie, click “Play” bottom of the screen.

  • Page 49: To Increase The Number Of Languages

    To increase the number of languages Please take care that your battery is fully charged! Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the camera’s USB connector. •...

  • Page 50: Getting To Know Your Camera Better

    Getting to know your camera better Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking pictures The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is not fully charged • Charge the battery with the charger. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold •...

  • Page 51: Shooting Tips

    Shooting tips Focusing on the subject There are several ways to focus, depending on the subject. When the subject is not in the center of the frame • Place the subject in the center of the frame, lock the focus on the subject, and then recompose your picture.

  • Page 52: Taking Pictures Of A Subject Against Backlight

    Taking stabilized pictures without the flash The flash is activated automatically when there is insufficient light, or when the camera is shaken. To take pictures with no flash in dark places, set the flash mode to [$] and set as follows: Increase the [ISO] setting g “ISO Changing the ISO sensitivity”...

  • Page 53: Increasing The Number Of Pictures That Can Be Taken

    (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: Functions That Cannot Be Selected From Menus

    Lamp indicators This camera uses several lamps to indicate the camera status. Lamp Self-timer lamp Card access lamp Green lamp of the monitor Lit: The focus and exposure are locked. 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: Playing Back The Picture In The Internal Memory

    There are several ways you can view the entire picture on the computer screen. View the picture using image browsing software • Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. Change the monitor setting • The icons on the computer desktop may be rearranged. For details of changing the settings on your computer, refer to the computer’s instruction manual.
  • Page 56 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 RD SE TU P POWER OFF FORMAT M E M O RY SE TUP [ I N ]...

  • Page 57: Functions Available In Shooting Modes And Scene Modes

    Monitor indication Possible cause The printer has run out of ink. Replace the ink cartridge in the printer. NO INK The paper is jammed. JAMMED The printer’s paper tray has been removed or the printer SETTINGS has been operated while CHANGED changing settings on the camera.
  • Page 58 Functions with restrictions in shooting scenes Function &/%/O Optical zoom DRIVE ESP/n IMAGE QUALITY DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE PANORAMA *1 Excluding [!]. *2 [%] and [O] are not available. *3 [O] is not available. *4 AF lock is on. *5 [W] cannot be selected. *6 Only a image quality at [2048 ×...

  • Page 59: Appendix

    • Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemical products are handled since this may result in corrosion. Battery and charger ( This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B or LI-40B). No other type of batteries can be used. ( Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used.

  • Page 60: The Card

    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 61 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 62: Before Use

    To maintain camera performance, please take your camera to the nearest Olympus Authorized Service Center to have it inspected after any major impact. In the event the camera is damaged as a result of negligence or misuse, the warranty will not cover costs associated with the service or repair of your camera.

  • Page 63: Storage And Maintenance

    Note: The included accessories (e.g. charger) do not offer shock or water resistance. *1 as determined by Olympus pressure testing equipment in accordance to IEC Standard Publication 529 IPX8 - This means that the camera can be used normally under water at a specified water pressure.

  • Page 64: General Precautions

    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. DANGER WARNING CAUTION WARNING! TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.

  • Page 65: Handling The Camera

    Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns. DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified charger. Do not use any other chargers. • Never heat or incinerate batteries.

  • Page 66: Caution For Usage Environment

    • Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc. • To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries.

  • Page 67: Legal And Other Notices

    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. • If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may result. Wipe the battery well with a dry cloth before use.

  • Page 68: Fcc Notice

    - Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC).

  • Page 69: For Customers In Europe

    Olympus Imaging Europa GmbH as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus.com. During the one year period of the World Wide Warranty the customer may turn the product in at any Olympus service station. Please notice that not in all countries such Olympus service station exists.
  • Page 70 Notes regarding warranty maintenance 1. This warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certificate is duly completed by Olympus or an authorized dealer or other documents contain sufficient proof. Therefore, please make sure that your name, the name of the dealer, the serial number and the year, month and date of purchase are all completed or the original invoice or the sales receipt (indicating the dealer’s name, the date...

  • Page 71: Specifications

    : 7,110,000 pixels Image pickup device : 1/2.33" CCD (primary color filter), 7,380,000 (gross) Lens : Olympus lens 6.7 to 20.1 mm, f3.5 to 5.0 Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system Shutter speed : 4 to 1/1000 sec.
  • Page 72 Dimensions Weight (Using in low temperatures Low temperature operation of the optional Olympus xD-Picture Card and lithium ion battery are guaranteed to 0°C. However, the following have been tested for use with this product in temperatures up to -10°C. Olympus xD-Picture Card...

  • Page 73: Camera Diagram

    CAMERA DIAGRAM Camera Multi-Connector Flash (P. 15) (P. 34, 36, 45) Connector Cover (P. 34, 36, 45) Manometer (P. 35) Card Access Lamp Monitor (P. 47, 54, 62) (P. 32, 74) K/h/s (Shooting) Button (Playback) Button (P. 11) (P. 12) o Button (P.

  • Page 74: Monitor Symbols & Icons

    Monitor Symbols & Icons (Monitor - Shooting mode 1023hPa 1023hPa 1600 1600 × HQ 3072 3072 2304 2304 Still picture Item 1 Shooting modes 2 Battery check 3 Green lamp 4 Flash standby Camera movement warning/ flash charge 5 Silent mode 6 White balance 7 ISO 8 Drive...
  • Page 75 (Monitor - Playback mode × [ IN IN ] 3 0 7 2 3 0 7 2 × 2 3 0 4 F3.5 1/1000 F3 .5 1 /1 0 0 0 ISO 1600 ISO 1 6 0 0 '07.07.26 '07.07.26 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 -0 0 0 4 1023hPa...
  • Page 76 Index K/q...30 1F button (exposure compensation) ...15 3# button (flash mode) ...15 4& button (macro)...16 o button (OK/FUNC) ...13 q/P button (playback)...12 < button (print)...16 2Y/S button (self-timer/erase)...15 K/h/s button (shooting) ...11 16:9 ...19 AC adapter ...62 ADD FAVORITE...12, 25 Adding sound to still pictures R...28 AF lock ...11 AF MODE...22...
  • Page 77 Monitor brightness adjustment s ...32 Monitor Symbols & Icons...74 MOVIE PLAY...25 MULTI PRINT...38 Multi-connector...34, 36, 45 NTSC...34 Number of storable still pictures ...53 OLYMPUS Master...3, 42 Operation guide...17, 37, 40 Optical zoom ...14, 22 P (Program auto)...13 P/AUTO ...13 PAL...34 PANORAMA...23 PC ...45...
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