TG-830 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.
Checking the contents of the box Digital camera Strap Lithium Ion USB-AC adapter USB cable OLYMPUS Setup Battery (F-2AC) (CB-USB8) CD-ROM (LI-50B) Other accessories not shown: Warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Names of Parts Names of Parts...
GPS antenna Indicator lamp n button Speaker R button (shooting movies) Shutter button Monitor Zoom buttons Mode dial q button (switching between shooting and playback) Arrow pad INFO (changing information display) # (fl ash) Y (self-timer) (erase) A button (OK) ...
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Inserting and removing the Insert the battery as illustrated with the C mark battery and card (commercially toward the battery lock knob. Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) available) may produce heat or an explosion. Slide the battery lock knob in the direction of the Follow Steps 1, 2 and 3 to arrow to unlock, and then remove the battery.
Charging the battery To remove the card To remove the card Connect the USB cable and USB-AC adapter to the camera and charge the battery. For charging the battery abroad, see “Using your charger and USB-AC adapter abroad” (p. 76). ●...
Error message Multi-connector Connector cover Battery Empty Flashes in red Never use any cable other than supplied or Olympus-designated USB cable. This may cause Indicator lamp smoking or burning. On: Charging Off: Charged The included F-2AC USB-AC adapter (hereafter referred to as USB-AC adapter) differs depending on the region where you purchased the camera.
Turning on the camera and ● The battery can be charged while the camera is making the initial settings connected to the computer via USB. The charging time varies depending on the performance of the computer. (There may be cases in which it takes When you turn on the camera for the fi...
Updating A-GPS Data the A button. ● Use FG to turn daylight saving time Install the update software ([Summer]) on or off. (OLYMPUS A-GPS Utility). ’13.02.26 12:30 Back MENU ● Download the update software from the following website and install it on your computer.
Using GPS Using GPS Press INFO button in the shooting display. Select [On] for [GPS Settings] > ● The displays change in the order of Normal → [GPS] in the d (Settings Menu 3) Detailed → No info. → Measurement position tab.
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Learning how to use the ● Position data may be unavailable or contain errors in the following locations: camera ● Locations without a clear view of the sky (indoors, underground or underwater, or near ● Press the n button to turn on the camera and trees or tall buildings) enter the standby mode.
Shooting still images Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. Press the n button to turn on AF target mark the camera. Select the shooting mode. (p. 15) Hold the camera and compose the Press halfway shot. 1/400 1/400 F3.9 F3.9 Shutter...
Using the zoom Using the fl ash Pressing the zoom buttons adjusts the shooting The fl ash functions can be selected to best match the range. shooting conditions. Press I. W side T side Flash Auto AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO MENU MENU Image size...
Using the self-timer To cancel the self-timer after it starts To cancel the self-timer after it starts Press the button. After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay. Press G. Y Off 12 12 AUTO...
Shooting screen displays Reading a histogram Reading a histogram If the peak fi lls too much of the frame, the image will appear mostly white. AUTO AUTO If the peak fi lls too much AUTO AUTO of the frame, the image will appear mostly black.
Selecting the shooting mode The default settings of the function are highlighted in Shooting mode Submode P (P mode) – M (M mode) – (Photo with A Clip mode) / / / / / r (Advanced Movie mode) s Photo in Movie/: 60i Movie/;...
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Learning about the shooting Use the mode dial to select the modes shooting mode. In , r, P, p, or , press H of the arrow pad for the function menu, then press HI P (P mode) of the arrow pad for the sub menu, and press the A button.
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(Photo with A Clip mode) r (Advanced Movie mode) When shooting a still image, a You can shoot the movie by using the movie clip that includes before and evolving movie function. after the shutter release is recorded Submenu Description simultaneously.
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P (P mode) Taking pictures with [Auto] Taking pictures with [Auto] 1 Select [Auto] in the submenu, and use HI to You can shoot with special effects. select the angle of view (STD:180°, FULL:360°) and then press the A button. Refer to the sample images displayed 2 Point the camera to the start position.
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( mode ) Taking pictures with [Manual] Taking pictures with [Manual] 1 Use FGHI to specify at which edge the next You can shoot with the best mode picture is to be connected. for the subject and shooting scene. MANUAL MANUAL The best shooting settings for various...
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4 Point the camera toward the subject. Check the To take underwater photos To take underwater photos frame appearing around the face detected by the The [M Snapshot], [k Wide1], [l Wide2] camera, and then press the shutter button to take [H Macro] submode is recommended for shooting the picture.
Viewing images Index view and close-up view Index view enables quick selection of a desired Press the q button. image. Close-up view (up to 10× magnifi cation) allows checking of image details. Number of frames/ Total number of images Press the zoom buttons. 4/30 4/30 ’13/02/26...
To select an image in index view To select an image in index view To control panorama image playback To control panorama image playback Stop playback: Press the button. Use FGHI to select an image, and press the A Pause: Press the A button.
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Sequential images frame Sequential images frame Photo in Movie frame Photo in Movie frame ● The sequentially shot images are played back ● The movie and the still images are played automatically. back. ● Expand to view the images in index view. ●...
Playback mode display Name Normal Detailed No info. ● Normal Battery check – – Photo with movie clip 4/30 4/30 Eye-Fi transfer – data Protect – Adding sound – Upload order – ’13/02/26 ’13/02/26 12:30 12:30 Print reservation/ – Still image number of prints Landmark –...
Erasing images during playback Shooting movies Press the R button to start Display the image you want to erase and press G ( ). recording. Erase Back MENU 4/30 4/30 Erase Cancel 100-0004 100-0004 0:00 0:00 0:34 0:34 Press FG to select [Erase], and 0:00 0:00 0:34...
Playing back movies Operations while playback is paused Operations while playback is paused Select a movie, and press the A button. 4/30 4/30 Elapsed time/ 00:14/00:34 00:14/00:34 Total shooting time During pause 00:12/00:34 00:12/00:34 Movie Play Movie Play ’13/02/26 12:30 ’13/02/26 12:30 Movie...
Menu settings For details, refer to “List of settings available in each shooting mode” (p. 71). Function menu Flash Auto AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO Setup menu (p. 31) MENU MENU Function menu Function menu 1 Flash 5 ISO sensitivity 2 Self-timer 6 Drive 3 Exposure compensation 7 Image Size...
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Flash Sets the fl ash fi ring method. Flash Auto The fl ash fi res automatically in low-light or backlight conditions. Redeye Pre-fl ashes are emitted to reduce the occurrence of red eye in your photos. Fill In The fl ash fi res regardless of the available light. Flash Off The fl...
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ISO sensitivity Sets the ISO sensitivity. ISO Auto The camera automatically sets the sensitivity with priority on image quality. High ISO The camera automatically sets the sensitivity with priority on minimizing blur caused Auto by a moving subject or by camera shake. S to P Value Set a smaller value to reduce noise in the picture, or a larger value to reduce blur.
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Registering one touch white balance Registering one touch white balance Select [ One Touch 1] or [ One Touch 2], face the camera toward a piece of white paper or other white object, and press the button. ●...
Setup menu Setup menu MENU Camera Menu 1 Back Reset Reset b Playback Menu p. 39 Compression Normal Slideshow Shadow Adjust Auto Edit AF Mode Face/iESP Erase ESP/ R (Protect) Digital Zoom FlashAir Image Stabilizer 9 Camera Menu 1 c Settings Menu 1 p.
Using the setup menu Press the button during shooting or playback to display the setup menu. The setup menu provides access to a variety of camera settings, such as shooting and playback functions, time and date settings, and display options. Press the ...
● The default settings of the function are highlighted Selecting the image quality for still Selecting the image quality for still images z z [Compression] images [Compression] ● For the operation method, refer to “Using the setup menu” (p. 32). Submenu 2 Application Fine...
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Selecting the focusing area Selecting the focusing area To focus on a moving subject To focus on a moving subject continuously (AF Tracking) continuously (AF Tracking) z [AF Mode] [AF Mode] 1 Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on the subject and press the A button.
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z Camera Menu 2 Shooting at higher magnifi cations Shooting at higher magnifi cations than optical zoom than optical zoom z [Digital Zoom] [Digital Zoom] Using the assist lamp for shooting Using the assist lamp for shooting a dark subject a dark subject z z [AF Illuminat.] [AF Illuminat.]...
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Automatically rotating images Automatically rotating images ISO Auto shot with the camera in a vertical shot with the camera in a vertical position during playback position during playback AUTO AUTO 6400 6400 AUTO AUTO HIGH HIGH z [Pic Orientation] [Pic Orientation] The camera will automatically ●...
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Shooting larger pictures than when using optical zoom with low Shooting larger pictures than when using optical zoom with low degrading of image quality z z [Super-Res Zoom] degrading of image quality [Super-Res Zoom] Submenu 2 Application Disable super-resolution zoom. Enable super-resolution zoom.
A Movie Menu Recording sound when shooting Recording sound when shooting A [ [R R ] ] movies A movies Selecting the image size for Selecting the image size for Submenu 2 Application movies A A [Image Size] movies [Image Size] No sound is recorded.
q Playback Menu Changing the image size q q [ [Q Q ] ] Changing the image size This saves a high-resolution image as a separate image with a smaller size for use in e-mail Playing back images automatically Playing back images automatically attachments and other applications.
Adding sound to still images Adding sound to still images Retouching faces on still images Retouching faces on still images q [ [R R ] ] q [Beauty Fix] [Beauty Fix] Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Edit Edit Beauty Fix 1 Use HI to select an image.
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Beauty Fix Beauty Fix Retouching red eyes in fl ash Retouching red eyes in fl ash shooting q q [Redeye Fix] 1 Select a retouching item and retouching level, and shooting [Redeye Fix] press the A button. Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Eye Color Back MENU...
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2 Select the new landmark to be recorded on the Trimming long movies Trimming long movies image using FG, and press the A button. q [Movie Triming] [Movie Triming] 3 Select [OK] using FG, and press the A button. Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Rotating images q q [ [y...
Erasing images q q [Erase] 3 Repeat Step 2 to select the images to be erased, Erasing images [Erase] and then press the button to erase the selected images. Submenu 2 Application 4 Use FG to select [Yes], and press the A All images in the internal memory All Erase button.
d Settings Menu 1 Connecting to Smartphone Connecting to Smartphone q [FlashAir] [FlashAir] ● Using the FlashAir (with Wireless LAN function) Erasing data completely Erasing data completely card (commercially available), you can connect the d d [Memory Format]/ [Memory Format]/ d d [Format] [Format] camera to a Wi-Fi enabled smartphone or PC and ●...
button. ● Only JPEG fi les can be ordered. ● For details on OLYMPUS Viewer 3, refer to “Installing the PC software and registering user” (p. 55). ● For details on uploading images, refer to...
Turning on the camera with the q Resetting the fi le names of Resetting the fi le names of Turning on the camera with the pictures d d [File Name] button d d [ [q q Power On] pictures [File Name] button Power On] Folder name...
Adjusting the brightness of the Adjusting the brightness of the Submenu 2 Application monitor d d [ [s s ] ] monitor This resets the sequential number for the folder name and fi le name To adjust the monitor brightness To adjust the monitor brightness Reset whenever a new card is inserted.
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Playing back images on a TV d d [TV Out] Playing back images on a TV [TV Out] The TV video signal system varies depending on the countries and regions. Before viewing camera images on your TV, select the video output according to your TV’s video signal type. Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application...
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Connect to the TV video input jack (yellow) and Multi-connector AV cable audio input jack (white). (sold separately: CB-AVC3) HDMI micro connector Connect to the HDMI (type D) HDMI cable connector on the TV. (sold separately: CB-HD1) ● For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual. ●...
d Settings Menu 3 Saving battery power between Saving battery power between shots d d [Power Save] shots [Power Save] Setting the date and time d d [ [X X ] ] Setting the date and time Submenu 2 Application 1 Press FG of the arrow pad to select the year Cancels [Power Save].
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Choosing home and alternate time Choosing home and alternate time Registering the settings for Beauty Registering the settings for Beauty zones d d [World Time] Fix d d [Beauty Settings] zones [World Time] [Beauty Settings] ● You will not be able to select a time zone using ●...
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Using the LED illuminator as an Using the LED illuminator as an auxiliary light d d [LED Illuminator] auxiliary light [LED Illuminator] Submenu 2 Application Disables the LED illuminator. Enables the LED illuminator. To use the LED illuminator To use the LED illuminator Press and hold the INFO button down until the LED illuminator lights up.
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● The camera is left off for more than 24 hours You can view the track logs using OLYMPUS Viewer 3. For information on such topics as viewing GPS tracks using software other than OLYMPUS Viewer 3, see the manual for your GPS tracking software.
Connecting with a computer Set [USB Connection] in the setup menu of the When [USB Connection] is set to [Auto], connect the camera beforehand. (p. 45) camera and the computer, select [Storage] or [MTP] at the screen for selecting the connection method, and then press the A button.
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● If the “Setup” dialog is not displayed, select “My registering user Computer” (Windows XP) or “Computer” (Windows Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click the CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the Windows Windows “OLYMPUS Setup” window and then double-click “Launcher.exe”.
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● Check the system requirements before ● Click the “Camera Instruction Manual” button beginning installation. and follow the on-screen instructions. ● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 3” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. ● You can register via “Registration” in OLYMPUS Viewer 3 “Help”.
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OLYMPUS Viewer 3 Operating Mac OS X v10.5–v10.8 System Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better Processor (Core 2 Duo 2 GHz or better required for movies) 1GB or more (2GB or more recommended) Free Hard 3GB or more Drive Space 1024 ×...
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 without using a Multi-connector computer. I (right) To fi nd out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
Changing the printer’s settings Use FG to select [Size] for printing [Custom Print] (Submenu 3), and press I. ● If the [Printpaper] screen is not displayed, the [Size], [Borderless], and [Pics/Sheet] are set to Display the image to be printed on the printer’s standard.
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P ] ] To crop an image [ To crop an image [P Use HI to select an image. 1 Use the zoom buttons to select the size of the cropping frame, use FGHI to move the frame, Press F to make a print and then press the A button.
Print Reservations Use FG to select [Print], and press the A button. In print reservations, the number of prints and date ● Printing starts. imprint option are saved in the image on the card. This enables easy printing at a printer or print shop ●...
Reserving one print each of all Use FG to select [<], and press images on the card [U] the A button. Print Order Print 4/30 4/30 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 61). Use FG to select [U], and press the A button.
Resetting the print reservation data for selected images Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 61). Use FG to select [<], and press the A button. Use FG to select [Keep] and press the A button. Use HI to select the image with the print reservation you want to cancel.
Usage Tips If the camera does not work as intended, or if an Shutter button Shutter button error message is displayed on the screen, and you “No picture is taken when the shutter button is are unsure of what to do, refer to the information pressed”.
Monitor Monitor Miscellaneous Miscellaneous “Diffi cult to see”. “The camera makes a noise when taking pictures”. ● Condensation may have occurred. Turn off ● The camera may activate the lens and make a the power, and wait for the camera body to become acclimated to the surrounding noise even if no operation is performed.
Error message Error message Corrective action Internal memory/Card ● When one of the messages below is displayed on problem the monitor, check the corrective action. Take pictures before viewing No Picture them. Error message Corrective action Problem with selected image Use photo retouch software, Card problem etc.
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Error message Corrective action Printer problem Remove the jammed paper. Jammed Printer problem Settings Return to the status where the Changed printer can be used. Printer problem Turn off the camera and printer, check the printer for any problems, and then turn the Print Error power on again.
Shooting tips When you are unsure of how to take a picture that Subjects with low contrast you envision, refer to the information below. Focusing When extremely bright objects “Focusing on the subject” appear in the center of the ● Taking a picture of a subject not in the monitor center of the monitor After focusing on an object at the same...
● Taking pictures using [Face/iESP] (p. 34) Camera shake Appropriate exposure is obtained for a face against backlight, and the face is brightened. “Taking pictures without camera shake” ● Taking pictures using [n] for [ESP/n] ● Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer] (p.
Playback/Editing tips Color hue “Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as Playback they appear” ● Taking pictures by selecting white balance “Playing images in the internal memory and card” (p. 28) ● Remove the card and display the images in Best results in most environments can internal memory normally be obtained with the [WB Auto]...
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List of settings available in each shooting mode For details on , refer to “List of settings” (p. 72). Zoom Flash – Self-timer Exposure – – Compensation White balance – – ISO sensitivity – – – – Drive –...
Appendix Camera care Lens • Blow dust off the lens with a commercial blower, then wipe gently with a lens cleaner. Exterior Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very alcohol, or chemically treated cloth.
SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi/FlashAir (with Wireless LAN function) LOCK card (commercially available) (for compatibility card details, visit the Olympus website.) • This camera can be used without a card by storing Format Format images in its internal memory. Cards must be formatted with this camera before fi...
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Checking the image saving location Checking the image saving location The memory indicator shows whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and playback. Current memory indicator v: Internal memory is being used w: Card is being used Even if [Memory Format]/[Format], [Erase], [Sel.
Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length (movies) in the internal Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length (movies) in the internal memory and cards memory and cards The fi gures for the number of storable still pictures and recording length are approximate. The actual capacity varies with shooting conditions and the card used.
For additional information on our warranty, please visit to the Olympus website for your local area. Please observe the following care instructions for your camera.
(and seals) are replaced annually. The software in this camera may include third party For the Olympus distributors or service stations software. Any third party software is subject to the where the waterproof packing can be replaced, visit terms and conditions, imposed by the owners or Olympus website for your local area.
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Countries and regions where landmarks Countries and regions where landmarks Country or regions Screen display can be displayed and recorded can be displayed and recorded Republic of Malta MALTA Republic of San Marino SAN MARINO Country or regions Screen display State of the City of Vatican VATICAN CITY STATE Canada...
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Country or regions Screen display Country or regions Screen display Republic of Ghana GHANA Belize BELIZE Republic of Mozambique MOZAMBIQUE Co-operative Republic of GUYANA Guyana Republic of Namibia NAMIBIA Republic of Cuba CUBA Republic of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA Republic of Suriname SURINAME Republic of Kenya KENYA...
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Country or regions Screen display Country or regions Screen display Republic of Congo CONGO, REPUBLIC OF THE Saint Helena SAINT HELENA Republic of Equatorial Guinea EQUATORIAL GUINEA Mayotte MAYOTTE Republic of Guinea GUINEA Bermuda BERMUDA Republic of Guinea - Bissau GUINEA-BISSAU Turks and Caicos TURKS AND CAICOS...
: 2000 up to 2099 system Water resistance Type : Equivalent to IEC Standard publication 529 IPX8 (under OLYMPUS test conditions), available in 10 m (32.8 ft.) deep water Meaning : Camera can normally be used under water at a specifi ed water pressure.
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Humidity : 30 % to 90 % (operation)/10 % to 90 % (storage) Power supply : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B) or separately sold USB-AC adapter Dimensions : 109.5 mm (W) × 66.5 mm (H) × 28.4 mm (D) (4.3 ×...
Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the operating and maintenance product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. instructions in the documentation Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the weatherproofi ng sections.
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• Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject • Before transporting the camera, remove a tripod and all other to extremely high temperatures. non-OLYMPUS accessories. • Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some • Do not touch electric contacts on cameras.
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DANGER • If a battery leaks, has unusual odor, becomes discolored or • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during Charge the battery with the specifi ed USB-AC adapter or operation, stop using the camera, and keep away from fi...
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• The Olympus lithium ion battery is designed to be used only for battery, battery charger and/or USB-AC adapter that are not the Olympus digital camera.
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This is not and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of a malfunction. Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or Legal and Other Notices...
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484-896-5000 NEEDED”). Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Olympus, at its sole discretion, will repair, replace, or adjust FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE the defective Product, provided that Olympus investigation and factory inspection disclose that (a) such defect developed under This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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REPRESENTATIONS, GUARANTIES, CONDITIONS, AND Excluded from this limited warranty and not warranted by WARRANTIES CONCERNING THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER Olympus in any fashion, either express, implied, or by statute, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OR ARISING are: UNDER ANY STATUTE, ORDINANCE, COMMERCIAL...
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See “WORLDWIDE WARRANTY” for the nearest service center. agents of Olympus, which are inconsistent or in confl ict with or in addition to the terms of this limited warranty, shall not be...
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Olympus or an in a safe place. Olympus authorized service station. * Please refer to the list on the web site: http://www.olympus. com for the authorized international Olympus service c. Any defect or damage that occurs due to transport, a fall, network.
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5 Olympus’ sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to For customers in Asia For customers in Asia repairing or replacing the product and any liability for indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind incurred or Provisions of warranty...
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