Olympus digital camera instruction manual (86 pages)
Summary of Contents for Olympus SP-565UZ
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OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA 565UZ 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.
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> Menus for Other Camera Settings ..55 > Shooting, Playback and Erasing ..14 > Printing ..........> Using Shooting Modes ......Using OLYMPUS Master 2 ....70 > Using Shooting Functions ....21 Usage Tips ........... > Using Playback Features ....28 >...
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Three Types of Setting Operations 4 Use @_ to select the desired Set the mode dial to P, A, S, M, __, submenu 1, and press the @ button. SCN _ or I-;-]. Page tab Submenu The _ symbol in "Menu Settings"...
Playback mode display 3456 Movie Stitl image Silent mode ........p.63 White balance ....... p.32 Print reservation/ Image size ....... p.31,32 number of prints ...... p.66, 67 File number ........p.58 Frame number Sound record ........ p.39 Protect .......... p.52 Playing time/total recording time.., p.
Camera strap Four AA batteries USB cable AV cable • Slide the battery compartment lock from (_ to OLYMPUS Master 2 microSD Attachment and ensure that the battery compartment cover is CD-ROM securety locked ('7). Failure to do so may cause...
Using the microSD card/ Loading xD-Picture Card r" (sold separately) into _amera ..............................microSD card/microSDHC card (hereinafter called the microSD card) is atso compatible with This camera allows the user to take more this camera by using the microSD Attachment.
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Arrow guide ..Setting date tim_ The symbols/_<_>, F_IF_I_]_I displayed The date and time set here are saved to image on various setting and movie playback screens file names, date prints and other data. indicate that the arrow pad is used. Remove the lens cap, and press the POWER button...
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4 As in Use @_ to select [_@] steps 2 and 3, use _'_ press the _ button. and the _ button to set [M] (month), [D] (day), [TIME] (hours and minutes) and [Y/M/D] (date order). For precise time setting, press the _ butffon as the time signal strikes 00 seconds.
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oting, Playback Erasing Shooting with automatic Hold the camera, and compose ...._ettings (/_'[i] mode) ........................shot. This is a fully automatic mode that allows user to take pictures by simply pressing shutter button without using the menu to make detailed settings.
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..Vie wing images To take the picture, gently press the shutter button all the way down while being careful not to shake Set the mode dial to [-_. camera. Number of frames Press fully Image review screen Playback image To view images during shooting...
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To play back movies Erasing images during Setect a movie, and press the _ button. playback (Sing!e image erase) Press the "_ button when the playback image to be erased displayed. Movie Operations during movie playback Volume: During playback, press _. Fast-forward/rewind: Select with _,,_(_!,_.
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Shooting Modes Using the best mode for the Shooting with optimum ....shooting scene (SCN mode) ........aperture value shutter Set the mode dial to SCN. In this mode, automatic camera shooting can be used while also allowing changes to a wide range of other shooting menu functions, such as exposure compensation, white balance, etc.
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Selecting the shutter speed Selecting aperture value for sho mode) In this mode, the shutter speed is automatically In this mode, the aperture value is automatically set by the camera. This is useful for shooting set by the camera. This is useful for shooting while controlling the range in which subjects moving...
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Selecting aperture value Long-exposure (bulb) shooting shutter speed for shooting Set the shutter speed to [BULB]. The shutter stays open white the shutter button pressed and held. This mode enabtes the user to set the aperture The maximum time that the shutter can value and shutter speed manually.
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..ShQQting mQvies mQde) ..............Set the mode dial to _. mode indicator To record audio when shooting [_1(Movie REC)] (p. 42) To zoom while recording audio The optical zoom is not available when recording. Use [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 35). Press the shutter button halfway...
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Shooting Functions ..Using optica! zoQm ............................The zoom bar appearance identifies status of the fine zoom/digital zoom. Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range. When using optical zoom e ..........Optical zoom range Turning to the Turning to the wide (W) end telephoto (T) end...
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Brightening subject Using flash ............... against backlight The flash functions can be selected to best (SHADOWADJ* match the shooting conditions and render the desired image. The camera finds a person's face that has been darkened by backlight and makes it appear Press the _ button to flip up the...
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liiiiii!i!!i!!!,_i!!!ii!i!li!}iiiiliiliii!iiiii/ii!iiiii_! i!!!lliiiiiliiliiii:lii Adjusting brightness ensatio FLASH AUTO The flash fires automatically tow-tight and backlight conditions. The standard brightness (correct exposure) set This emits pre-flashes to reduce by the camera based on the shooting mode REDEYE "_ the occurrence of red eye in your (except for M) can be adjusted brighter or darker photos.
Shooting closeups Using self-timer After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a time delay. By This function enabtes the camera to focus and securing the camera on a tripod, this function shoot subjects at close distances.
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Switching between Changing shooting mQnitor viewfinder ..........Both the monitor and viewfinder are available to The display of the screen information can be changed to best match the situation, such as compose a shot. There may be cases where the clearing the view of the screen or for creating monitor is difficult to see due to bright tight being reflected on it while shooting under a clear sky.
Locking exposure andlor focus position for shooting ..(AE LOCKIAF LQGK) This allows you to register a frequently used function (except !_"_, _), GUIDE).Once Once the exposure and/or focus position are/is set for a subject in shooting mode, you can registered, you can set the settings directly with the button instead of displaying the screen from continue shooting at the same exposure, focus...
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Adjusting settings following the shooting guide This provides an on-screen guide for the user to automatically make a desired camera setting such as adjusting the setting for a subject selecting the shooting setting to obtain a desired effect. mode dial GUIDE.
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P|ayback Features Index view, calendar view To select an image in index view closeup view ................Use £_2_,'_/b_ to select an image, and press the @ button to display the selected Index view and calendar view enabte quick image in single-image view. selection of a target image, and closeup view (up to lOx magnification) attows checking of image To select images...
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Changing image Playing back sequentially shot images ............... For images that were shot sequentially with Shooting information displayed on the screen the below functions, only the first frame wilt be can be changed. displayed. [[::_]], [M_rTJ_], [_Er"_2_], [_JJ], [BKT], [TIMELAPSE], Press DISR button.
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Playing back panoramic Panorama images that were combined together using [COMBINE IN CAMERA 1] or [COMBINE IN CAMERA 2] can be scrolled for viewing. _> [t_ PANORAMA] (p. 45) Select a panorama image during playback, "Viewing images" (p. 15) Press the _ button.
Menus for Shooting Functions When the mode dial is set to a shooting mode, settings can be made. The icon next to @ indicates the position to adjust the mode dial to when setting functions. The default settings of the function are highlighted Selecting appropriate...
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Movies IMAGE SI7E (640×480! Image size is set to 640x480. This wilt be played back in a full ..Image size is set to 320x240. FRAME RATE _ 30fp s_l Provid ..ther video images. Shoots with image quality as the priority. 5f_ .1 Prov des standard v dee rnages.
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Selecting sensitivity [ISO] ..CAMERA MENU_ ]8Q ....................................@:PASM_ A method for indicating film speed by the International Organization for Standardization (tSO) (e.g. "tSO100"). In the tSO setting, although smaller values result in tess sensitivity, sharp images can be taken under fully lit conditions.
Shooting pictures sequentially while the shutter button is held down [DRIVE] ..I_1 GAMERA I:)R!YE .................................._--11_ : P A S M _ One frame is shot each time the shutter button is )ressed. Sequential shooting at a focus and brightness (exposure) that is locked in the first frame.
Shooting at magnifications higher than Selecting range measuring optical zoom without reducing brightness [METERING] image quality [FINE ZOOM] I_ CAMERA ..EINE ZOOM .......... : PAS SCN_ p4_i iiii iii Hii i iiii !iii1iiiiiii!iii `i iiiii!iii!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii ! iiiiiiiiiiYi ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii Shoots to obtain a balanced brightness over the entire screen.
Selecting the focusing area [AF MODE] Changing the focus method ..AE MQDE ............ [FOCUS MODE] ..I_ICAMS_MENU _ffQGUSMQDff ....... PASM _SCN This is used for taking pictures of FACE people. Press the shutter button halfway. DETECT* The camera automatically detects The camera automatically focuses.
Shooting pictures while keeping Using the AF illuminator to focus on a subject in focus [FULLTIME shadowy subject ILLUMINAT.] ..I_1 CAMF-_ MENU _ EULLT MEAE ..I_1 CAME_ MENU !LLUM!NAT ....... PASM _SCN : PAS SCN_ Pressing the shutter batten The AF illuminator is not used.
FLASH] .._-_ FLASH PASM The built-in flash is used for taking pictures. An Olympus Wireless RC Flash System compatible flash is used for taking pictures. The channel (CH1 to CH4) can be CH1 to selected. The commercially-available slave flash that is synchronized with the camera flash is used for taking pictures.
Recording sound when shooting still Selecting the color tone of the image pictures [PICTURE MODE] ..I_1 CAMB_ MENU _ ................I_1 CAMB_ MENU _ ....... _:PASM_ This gives the image a vivid color No sound is recorded. tone. The camera automatically starts This gives the image a natural recording for approx.
Adjusting contrast of the image Reducing noise during long exposures [CONTRAST] [NOISE REDUCT.] ..I_1 CAMERA MENU _ CQNIRAS! I_1 CAME_ MENU _ NO SE REDUCT. _2_: This adjusts the contrast between The camera takes pictures at a fast light and dark areas. Adjusting in the shutter speed.
Taking a preset number of shots at preset intervals [TIMELAPSE] ..T!MELARSE ........................... ¢._ : PA S M _ The timelapse shooting function is deactivated. The timelapse shooting function is activated. The 2 to 99 1MIN to 99MIN amount of images and shooting interval can be selected.
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Recording movie with sound Selecting a scene mode according shooting situation SCNI ..CAMF-_ MENU _ _ ................_, SCN ................In SCN mode, the optimum shooting settings are pre-programmed for specific SoundNo sound is is recorded. shooting scenes. For this reason, settings may not be changed...
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Making an overlay image with Saving only selected images fireworks from sequentially shot images ([[] MULTI FIREWORKS] mode) ([SHOOT & SELECT 1/2] mode) Select [[] MULTI FIREWORKS]. .1. Setect [_ SHOOT & SELECT 1] or SHOOT & SELECT 2]. Hold down the shutter button to take sequential shots.
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Detecting a smiling face Capturing perfect moment when release shutter automatically shooting QUICK SHUTTER] mode) ([{_J SMILE SHOT] mode) Select SMILE SHOT], and then .1_ Setect QUICK SHUTTER], and then the camera towards the subject. press the shutter button to take pictures. •...
The frames that were taken are combined into a panorama image using the OLYMPUS Master 2 COMBINE IN PC software from the provided CD-ROM. Pictures are taken in the tast [ISO] or [_.,_ge , _N]...
Taking pictures with Taking pictures with [COMBINE IN CAMERA1] [COMBINE IN CAMERA2] .t Use @_(,_,',/i_) to select the direction that Press the shutter button to take the first frame. the frames are combined. 2 Move the camera slightly in the direction of the second frame.
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When the [_1 mark is displayed, you cannot continue shooting any further. Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10frames. {J_ Refer to the OLYMPUS Master 2 help guide for details on how to create panoramic images.
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Menus for P|ayback, Editing Printing Functions Settings can be made when mode dial is set to [_. Playing back pictures automatically SLIDESHOW] *,.2/ FADER/SLIDE/ /SCROLL/ Selects the coverage of images for the STILL PICTURE/ ZOOM DOWN/ZOOM OFF/_!2 stideshow, the type of transition effect used MOVIE* "2/ CHECKERBOARD/ CALENDAR*_*2%...
Selecting pictures from a calendar Changing image size CALENDAR] ............................CALENDAR .........................."To select images in calendar view" IThis saves a high-resolution image (p. 28) ] as a separate image with a smaller /size for use in e-mail attachments 320 x 240 / and other applications.
Changing color tone of image Adding a calendar to an image [COLOR EDIT] [CALENDAR] iiiiliiiiiiiii_i iii_ii_iiiiiiliii!i, iiii:_iii_`!_iiiii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_i_J_i_i_iHii_iiiiii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_iiii Black & white This changes the image to black and white. This changes the image to a Sepia sepia tone. This increases the color saturation Saturation(hard) of the image.
Highlighting a face with blurry effect Creating an index of 9 frames from around it [FACE FOCUS] movie [INDEX] Aface that is largest and facing front in This movie frame index can be saved for the picture is detected as a target, tn some easily recalling the content of a movie.
Extracting a clip from a movie [EDIT] Protecting images [O-n] _;_ Protected images cannot be erased by [ERASE] (p. 16), [SEL. IMAGE] or [ALL The originaI movie is left ERASE] (p. 54), but all images will be unchanged, and a clip from the erased by [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT] _i: E...
Rotating images [_7] Selecting a position starting playback [INDEX PLAY] Use _,'_J_)to select a movie, and press _11 +90 ° The image is rotated 90 ° button. clockwise• Use the zoom lever to select the position The image is not rotated• division•...
Erasing images [ _ ERA SE] Recording print settings to the image .._ E_ASE ......................data [r_ PRINT ORDER] .._ RRINI ORDER Check ifthere is any important d ata before erasing images. "Print reservations (DPOF)" (p. 67) Print reservation can be set only for stitl pictures that are recorded to the card.
Languages, _ error messages displayed on the Non-Olympus cards and cards that have mort tot is selected. been formatted by a computer must be formatted with this camera before use.
Setting startup display screen sound SETUP] No image is displayed. SCREEN A preset image u is displayed. A still image stored in the internal memory or card is registered for display. (This option leads to the setup screen.) No sound)/ VOLUME'2 LOW/HIGH The volume of the startup sound is selected.
Viewing image immediately after shooting [REC VIEW] ..REC _LEW ... iiii iiiiii;i i @ii iiiiiiiii i iiL'iiii iiiii !i i i!:!iiii!i!iiiii iiii i iiiii ¸ii ii iiiii i!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii! !iiiii iii!ii!ii!ii! The image being recorded is not displayed. This allows the user to prepare for the next shot while following the subject in the monitor or viewfinder after shooting.
Resetting the file names of images Adjusting the CCD and image [FILE NAME] processing function [PIXEL MAPPING] .._! SETUB _ E]LE NAME ........................................This function has already been adjusted Folder name Folder name File name at factory shipping, so no adjustment i-JPg needed...
Adjusting brightness of the monitor Setting date time in another [!..m.,_ time zone [DUALTIME] ..$ETNB _ BUALT!ME ......t'T SETUP I_ !c::31 Use £_2_ to adjust the brightness while The date and time set in the [ON] setting are viewing the screen, and then...
Using the alarm [ALARM CLOCK] .._ SETUP _ ALARM CLOCK ..When [Q] has not been set, [ALARM CLOCK] is not available. When [DUALTIME] (p. 59) is set to [ON], the alarm is activated at the date and time set in [DUALTIME].
To play back camera images on a TV ,_, Connect the TV and camera. C..t to the TV video C..t .._"._"__ / _:__' _"_ input jack (yellow) and "f"" Multi-connector AV cable (supplied) 2 Use the camera to select the same video signal system as the one of connected TV ([NTSC]/ [PAL]).
Registering a set of shooting settings under my mode labels [MY MODE SETUP] .._T8ETUR_ ..By referring to the "Application" column, select registration method (submenu desired my mode label (submenu 3) and then adjust settings. SET/CAN selected[SET] setsmythe mode current l abetmenu(_l/_2/Ey_3/_4 function settings...
Selecting display units during manual focus [m/ft] .._ 8ETUR _ m/ft............... "Changing the focus method [FOCUS MODE]" (p. 36) This displays in meters and centimeters. This displays in feet and inches. Assigning functions to the ..-_-_ button [CUSTOM BUTTON] ..
..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 ,E_button without using a computer. To find out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer's...
Changing the printer's settings to select [SIZE] ... fo_ printing [GUSTOM PRINT] ......(Submenu 3), and press if the [PRINTPAPER] screen is not displayed, the [SIZE], [BQRDERLESS] Follow steps 1 and 2 for [EASY and [PICS/SHEET] are set to the printer's PRINT] (p.
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,2, Use _2___ to select [OK], and press the Use ._ to select an image. button. Press the r[_ button to set the displayed image for single reservation. Press _ to make detailed printer settings for the displayed image. To make the detailed printer settings ,_, Use _-_(,_l/i_), and press the _...
To cancel printing DPOF reservations set by another DPOF device cannot be changed by this camera. Press the _ button when Make changes using the original device. [TRANSFERRING] is displayed. Making new DPOF reservations with this 2 Select [CANCEL] using @ _, camera will erase the reservations made by press the @ button.
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Reserving print each Use (_) to select the image print reservation. Use _2_ select the quantity. Press button. Follow steps 1 and 2 in [r_] (p. 67). Use @_ to select [r[_L], and press the _ button. Follow steps 5 to 6 in [r_]. Cropping is not availabte in [r_L].
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Resetting the print reservation data for selected Follow steps I and 2 of "Resetting all print reservation data" (p. 68). Use _ to select [r[_], and press the _ button. Use _ to select [KEEP] press the _ button. Use _ to select the image with the print reservation you want to...
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..Master2 ..................setting appears. Confirm the message and click "OK". The camera is recognized as a Install the OLYMPUS Master 2 software removable disk. referring to the included instalation guide. Macintosh When iPhoto starts, exit iPhoto and start Connecting...
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When OLYMPUS Master 2 is started, Quick Start Guide appears on the screen and helps you to handle the camera without any questions. When the Quick Start Guide is not displayed, click _ in the toot bar to show the Guide.
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le Tips If the camera does not work as intended, or if an • With prolonged camera use, the internal temperature may increase, resulting in automatic error message is displayed on the screen, refer shutdown. If this occurs, remove the battery to the information below to fix the problem(s).
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Saving settings i_[[] Internal memory/Card problem "Settings are not saved after the power NO PICTURE Take pictures before viewing turned off" them. Problem with selected image • When mode dial is set to P, A, S, M or _: settings will be saved even if the power is turned Use photo retouch software, off (except for self-timer, [PANORAMA] and PICTURE...
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..Shooting tips When you are unsure of how to take a picture that you envision, refer to the information below. Subjects with low contrast _'/' Focusing ........"Focusing on the subject" • Taking a picture of a subject not in the center of the screen Wh..
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• Taking pictures using [r_q] for [METERING] (p. 35) The brightness is adjusted according to the subject "Taking pictures without camera shake" in the center of the screen without being influenced by the background light. • Taking pictures using [IMAGE STABILIZER] (p.
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..Playba grips ......... "Taking sharper pictures" • Taking pictures with the optical zoom "Playing images in the internal memory" Avoid using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 35) to take pictures. • Removing the card from the camera • Taking pictures at a low ISO sensitivity "Loading the xD-Picture Card...
AA NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries) Monitor and viewfinder Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeabte and • Wipe gently with a soft cloth economical. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your charger. Lens •...
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Using a new card of time. Before using a non-Olympus card or a card Do not use any other AC adapter with this that was used for another purpose in a camera.
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Readout/recording process of the card Never open the battery cover or card cover Card access tamp while the camera is reading or writing data, which is indicated by btinking of the card access lamp. This can not onty damage the image data but atso render the internat memory or card unusable.
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Attachment, as well as with other You can take pictures with a wireless flash brands of digital cameras, computers, when using a flash compatible with the Olympus printers and other devices that support Wireless RC Flash System. This enables xD-Picture Card.
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SHOCK.DO NOTREMOVECOVER (OR BACK). operation of the flash NOUSER-SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE. REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS resulting image. SERVICEPERSONNEL Be sure to check the charge level of the camera and wireless flash before taking An exclamation mark enclosed in a...
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CAUTION Handling Camera • Stop using the camera immediately if you WARNING notice any unusual odors, noise or smoke • Do not use the camera near flammable around explosive gases. • Never remove the batteries with bare hands, • Do not use the flash and LED on people which may cause a fire or burn your hands.
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Battery Handling Precautions The following AA (R6) batteries cannot be used. Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding or causing electrical shocks or burns. DANGER • Use only the O_ympus brand NiMH batteries Batteries whose bodies are only partially or not proper fitting charger.
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NiMH batteries (included in some areas) in this product, never leave the camera in the are intended for use only with Olympus digital places listed below, no matter if in use or storage: cameras. Never use these batteries with any other device.
Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of this publication or software without obligation or advance notice.
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This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- • Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied Causing Equipment Regulations. USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (pc).
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Product to any of Olympus products and accessories in accordance with Service Centers, following the procedure the terms and duration of such manufacturers' set forth below (See 'WHAT TO DO WHEN warranties);...
When service is completed, the Product wilt be Olympus agrees to provide with respect to the returned to you postage prepaid. Products and it shall supersede att prior and contemporaneous oral or written agreements, WHERE TO SEND PRODUCT...
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Trademarks • tBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Macintosh is a trademark of Appte Inc. • xD-Picture Card TMis a trademark. • microSD is a trademark ofthe SD Association.
30 % to 90 % (operation)/10 % to 90 % (storage) Power supply AA alkaline / NiMH battery (four) or Olympus AC adapter Dimensions 116 mm (W) × 83.3 mm (H) × 80.8 mm (D) (4.6 × 3.3 × 3.2 in.)
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Names of Parts ....CALENDAR (edit) ......... Calendar view ........CAMERA MENU ........RC ..........38, 80 Card ........11,45, 55, 78 VOLUME ........Center-weighted metering I_ ....35 ---_ FLASH ..........Closeup view CL ........SCN (Scene) ........17, 42 Cloudy day d:5 ........
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NTSC ............ Histogram [] ........ 29,61 Number of prints ,l_x ......Number of storable still pictures ... 79 iESP ............IMAGE QUALITY ........OLYMPUS Master 2 ......IMAGE SIZE ........31, 79 IMAGE STABILIZER ((_)) ...... Olympus Wireless RC Flash System..8O IN ............
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