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DIGITAL CAMERA

FE-320/X-835/C-540 FE-340/X-855/C-560

Instruction Manual

Quick Start Guide
Get started using your camera right away.

Button operations

Menu operations

Printing pictures

Using OLYMPUS Master Getting to know your camera better Appendix
( 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. Unless otherwise specified, the explanation about these illustrations is provided for FE-320/X-835/C-540.
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Contents

Test out the functions of the camera buttons by following along with the illustrations.
Learn about the menus that control the functions and settings for basic operation.
Learn how to print pictures you have taken.
Using OLYMPUS Master Getting to know your camera better
Learn how to transfer and save pictures to a computer.
Find out more about camera operations and how to take better pictures.

Appendix

Read about convenient functions and safety precautions on how to use your camera more effectively.
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Gather these items (box contents)

Digital Camera

Lithium Ion Battery (LI-42B)

Battery Charger (LI-40C)

USB Cable

AV Cable

OLYMPUS Master 2 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.
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Prepare the camera

a. Charge the battery.
Power Cable Lithium Ion Battery Battery Charger

Charging Indicator

AC Wall Outlet
Red light on: Charging Light off: Charging complete (Charging time: Approx. 5 hours)
( Battery comes partially charged.
b. Insert the battery and an xD-Picture Card (optional). 2 1
( Insert the battery by putting in the marked side first, with the marks toward the battery lock knob.
If you insert the battery incorrectly, you will not be able to remove it. Do not use force. Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may produce heat or an explosion. Contact authorized distributors/service centers.

Battery lock knob

( To remove the battery, press the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow.
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Contact area Notch

( Orient the card as shown in the illustration and insert it straight into the card slot.
Insert the card until it clicks into place.
To remove the card, push the card all the way in, release slowly, grasp the card, then remove.
( You can shoot pictures with this camera even without using an optional xD-Picture Card (hereinafter referred to as the card). If an xD-Picture Card is not inserted, your pictures will be saved to the internal memory. For details on the card, please refer to The card (P. 52).
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Turn the camera on

This explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode.
a. Set the mode dial to h.
When shooting still pictures
When shooting movies Still picture shooting modes

h B E f R

The camera determines the optimum settings for the shooting conditions automatically. The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed. This function reduces blur incurred by a moving subject or camera shake when taking pictures. Suitable for taking pictures of people. Suitable for taking pictures of a landscape. Select from 13 available scene modes according to the shooting conditions. Use the shooting guide displayed on the screen to shoot pictures according to the situation.

b. Press the o button.

Y M D TIME

o button

CANCEL
( This screen is displayed if the date and time are not set. ( To turn off the camera, press the o button once again.
The directions of the arrow pad is indicated with ONXY in the supplied instruction manual. X
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Set the date and time

The date and time screen

Y-M-D Hour Minute

Date formats (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y)

Cancels the setting

a. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to select [Y].

Shooting mode Flash mode Macro mode/ Super macro mode
Self-timer Number of storable still pictures

1 o button

Power on: Camera turns on in shooting mode. Lens extends Monitor turns on
Turning the camera on and off

2 Shutter button

Shooting still pictures

Shooting pictures/movies

Set the mode dial to a setting other than n, and lightly press the shutter button (halfway). The AF target mark lights green when focus and exposure lock (focus lock). The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed (only when the mode dial is set to h, P, h). Now press the shutter button all the way (completely) to shoot a picture.
Locking the focus and then composing the shot (focus lock)
Compose your picture with the focus locked, and then completely press the shutter button to shoot a picture. The AF target mark blinks red if the camera cannot focus. Try locking focus again.

AF target mark

Recording movies
Set the mode dial to n and lightly press the shutter button to lock focus. Press the shutter button completely to start recording. Press the shutter button again to stop recording.
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3 K button (Shooting)

Selecting shooting mode/Turning the camera on
Shooting mode is selected. This function is used to set the camera to turn on in shooting mode when K is pressed with the camera off. g K/q Turning on the camera with the K or q button (P. 29)

4 q button (Playback)

Selecting playback mode/Turning the camera on
The last picture taken is displayed. Press the arrow pad to view other pictures. Use the zoom lever to switch between close-up playback and index display. This function is used to set the camera to turn on in playback mode when q is pressed with the camera off. g K/q Turning on the camera with the K or q button (P. 29)

Playing back movies

Select the movie in the playback mode and press to play.

MOVIE PLAY

9 X& button

OFF & Macro off Macro mode
Shooting pictures close to the subject
Press X& in shooting mode to select the macro mode. Press to set.

Super macro mode

Cancels macro mode. This mode lets you shoot from as close as 10 cm/3.9 in. (when the zoom is set for the zoom-out angle) and as close as 60 cm/ 23.6 in. (when the zoom is set for the zoom-in angle) to your subject. This mode lets you shoot from as close as 5 cm/2.0 in. (FE-320/ X-835/C-540)/3 cm/1.2 in. (FE-340/X-855/C-560) to your subject. The zoom position is fixed automatically and cannot be changed.
The flash and zoom cannot be used in super macro mode.

0 NY button

Press NY in shooting mode to select on or off for the self-timer. Press to set.

Self-timer shooting

OFF ON
Cancel the self-timer. Set the self-timer.
After setting the self-timer, press the shutter button completely. Then the self-timer lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds, blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and the shutter is released. To cancel the self-timer, press NY. Self-timer shooting is automatically canceled after one shot.

a Y# button

Press Y# in shooting mode to select the flash mode. Press to set.

Flash shooting

AUTO ! # $
Flash auto Red-eye Fill-in Flash off
The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. This emits pre-flashes for red-eye reduction. The flash fires regardless of the available light. The flash does not fire.
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b m button

Displays the top menu.

Displaying the top menu

c /S button
Increasing the brightness of the monitor (Backlight boost)/ Erasing pictures
Increasing the brightness of the monitor
Press in shooting mode. The monitor becomes brighter. If there is no operation for 10 seconds, the previous brightness resumes.

S Erasing pictures

No information display

* This is not displayed when the mode dial is set to n or R.
E Displaying the menu guide
W Sets the language for menus and error messages.
With a menu item highlighted, press and hold down E to display the menu guide which will provide more information on the function or setting.
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K button (Shooting mode) q button (Playback mode)

Arrow pad (ONXY)

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 (Still picture shooting mode)

CAMERA MENU items

CAMERA MENU IMAGE QUALITY RESET CAMERA MENU SCENE EXIT

1 WB 2 ISO

AUTO AUTO OFF OFF

SETUP SILENT MODE SET OK

FINE ZOOM R PANORAMA EXIT
Select [CAMERA MENU], [PLAYBACK MENU], [EDIT], [ERASE], or [SETUP], and press. The screen for selecting the menu item is then displayed. When the mode dial is set to R and the settings are made by following the shooting guide, press m to display the shooting guide screen.

Operation guide

During menu operations, the buttons and their respective functions are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Follow these guides to navigate the menus.
IMAGE QUALITY RESET CAMERA MENU SCENE
BACK MENU : Moves back one menu. EXIT MENU : Exits the menu. SET OK : Sets the selected item.
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Using the menus

This explains how to use the menus with the [s] (monitor adjustments) setting as an example.
Set the mode dial to a setting other than R. Press m to display the top menu. Press Y to select [SETUP], and press.
[s] is on a menu in [SETUP].
RESET IMAGE QUALITY CAMERA MENU SCENE EXIT
Press ON to select [s], and press.
Unavailable settings cannot be selected. Press X on this screen to move the cursor to the page display. Press ON to change the page. To return to the item selection screen, press Y or.

1 FORMAT 2 BACKUP 3 W

ENGLISH NO

PIXEL MAPPING EXIT

Page display: This mark is displayed when there are more menu items on the next page.
1 PW ON SETUP 2 MENU COLOR NORMAL 3 SOUND SETTINGS

ADD FA V O R I T E

Erasing pictures registered in MY FAVORITE

YES/ NO

Use the arrow pad to select the picture to be erased, and press S. Select [YES], and press. Even if pictures registered in MY FAVORITE are erased, original pictures in the internal memory or the card may not be erased.
SET... Registering favorite pictures
Select a picture with XY, and press.
4 EDIT Q.... Changing the size of pictures

C /E 320 240

This changes the image size of a picture and saves it as a new file.

P....Cropping a picture

Crop a picture, and save the cropped picture as a new picture. Use XY to select a picture to be cropped and press. Use the arrow pad and zoom lever to adjust the position and size of the areaselection box, and press.
EXPRESSION EDIT... Editing facial expression
This function lets you alter your subjects facial expression to create an entirely new picture. This feature is applicable on the largest and/or closest face in the frame. The subject must be facing towards the camera. Select the picture with XY, and press. Select your desired effect with XY, and press. There may be cases in which the camera cannot detect a face.
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FACE FOCUS...Highlighting a face in the picture
Your subjects face will be sharp and in focus, and the background will appear soft and out of focus. This feature is applicable on the largest and/or closest face in the frame. The subject must be facing towards the camera. Select the picture with XY, and press. There may be cases in which the camera cannot detect a face.
INDEX... Making an index picture from a movie

SELECT FIRST FRAME

This function extracts 9 frames from a movie and saves them as a new picture (INDEX) containing thumbnails of each frame. Use XY to select a movie and press. Use the arrow pad to select the first frame and press. Select the last frame in the same way and press.

00:00 /00:34 SET OK

EDIT.... Cutting a part of the movie
Select a part of the movie you wish to save, overwrite the original file with it, or save it as a new file. Select [NEW FILE] or [OVERWRITE] and press. Use the arrow pad to select the first frame and press. Select the last frame in the same way and press.
5 PLAYBACK MENU 0....Protecting pictures
Protected pictures cannot be erased using [ERASE], [SEL. IMAGE] or [ALL ERASE], but they are all erased by formatting. Select the picture with XY, and protect it by selecting [ON] with ON. You can protect several frames in succession. 9 is displayed when the picture is protected.

EXIT OK

y..... Rotating pictures

U +90 / V 0 / T -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.
Select a picture with XY, and select [U +90]/[V 0]/[T -90] with ON to rotate pictures. You can rotate several frames in succession.
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R....Adding sound to still pictures

YES /NO

Sound is recorded for about 4 seconds. Select a picture with XY, and select [YES] with ON, then press to begin recording. The [BUSY] bar will be temporarily displayed.

YES NO

PRINT ORDER... Making print reservations (DPOF)
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. g Print settings (DPOF) (P. 35)

6 ERASE

Erasing selected pictures/Erasing all pictures
Protected pictures cannot be erased. Cancel protection before erasing protected pictures. Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep. When erasing pictures in the internal memory, do not insert the card into the camera. When erasing pictures from the card, insert a card into the camera in advance. You can confirm on the monitor whether the internal memory or card is being used. g Using the internal memory or card (P. 52)
SEL. IMAGE...Erasing by selecting the single-frame

SEL. IMAGE

Use the arrow pad to select the picture, and press to mark R on your selection. To cancel the selection, press again. When the selection is completed, press S. Select [YES], and press.
ALL ERASE.. Erasing all the pictures in the internal memory or on the card

Select [YES], and press.

7 PRINT ORDER
Making print reservations (DPOF)
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SETUP menus

SLIDESHOW EDIT PRINT ORDER SETUP SILENT MODE SET OK
MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT*) BACKUP* W PIXEL MAPPING K/q PW ON SETUP MENU COLOR SOUND SETTINGS s X VIDEO OUT POWER SAVE
* A card is required. The factory default settings are displayed in gray ( ).
MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT).. Formatting the internal memory or card

To download and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master
This camera is compatible with USB mass storage. You can connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable provided with the camera to download and save images without using OLYMPUS Master. The following environment is required to use the USB cable to connect the camera to your computer. Windows: Windows 2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/XP Professional/Vista Macintosh: Mac OS X v10.3 or later
If your computer is running Windows Vista, you can select [PC] in Step 3 on P. 38, press Y, and select [MTP] to use Windows Photo Gallery. Data transfer is not guaranteed in the following environments, even if your computer is equipped with a USB port. Computers with a USB port added by means of an extension card, etc. Computers without a factory-installed OS and home-built computers
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 cameras USB connector.
The camera turns on automatically. The monitor turns on and the selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.
Select [PC], and press. In the browse window, select Camera, then Update Camera/Add Display Language.
The confirmation window for updating is displayed.
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Click OK.

The updating the camera window is displayed.
Click Add Language in the updating camera display.
The Add Display Language of Camera window is displayed.

and select a language.

Click Add.
The new language is downloaded to your camera. Please do not remove any cable or the battery while the camera is processing.
10 After the download procedure the camera
display will show OK. You can remove the cables and turn power off. After restarting the camera you will be able to choose the new language from [SET UP].
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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
Battery performance declines in low temperatures, and the charge may not be sufficient to turn on the camera. Remove the battery and warm it by putting it in your pocket for a while.

The card cannot be used

If the contact area of the card is dirty/dust, data in the card cannot be read and the [CARD SETUP] screen appears. In this case, select [CLEAN CARD], press , remove the card, and then wipe the contact area with a soft dry cloth.
No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed
The camera is in sleep mode
To save battery power, the camera automatically goes into sleep mode and the monitor turns off if there is no operation for 3 minutes when the camera is turned on. No picture is taken even if the shutter button is fully pressed in this mode. Operate the zoom lever or other buttons to restore the camera from sleep mode before taking a picture. If the camera is left on for 12 minutes, it automatically turns off. Press o to turn the camera on.
The mode dial is in the position of R
No pictures can be taken when the shooting guide is being displayed. Take pictures after selecting the settings by following the shooting guide, or turn the mode dial and set it to a shooting mode other than R.

The flash is charging

Wait until the # (flash charge) mark stops blinking before taking the picture.
The camera's internal temperature increases.
With prolonged camera use, the internal temperature may increase, resulting in automatic shutdown. If this occurs, remove the battery from the camera and wait until the camera has sufficiently cooled. The cameras external temperature may also increase during use, however this is normal and does not indicate malfunction.
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 in the camera at the time of purchase. Set the date and time before using the camera. g Set the date and time (P. 7), X Setting the date and time (P. 30)
The battery has been removed from the camera
The date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the camera is left without the battery for approximately 3 days. If the battery is in the camera for a short period of time, the date and time setting will be reset earlier than this. Before taking important pictures, check that the date and time settings are correct.

Taking pictures without the flash
The flash fires automatically when insufficient light is available and may cause your image to be blurry. When taking pictures in low light without the flash, set the flash mode to [$] (flash off). g Y# button Flash shooting (P. 15)
Select a higher value for [ISO]
g ISO Changing the ISO sensitivity (P. 23) EN
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The picture is too grainy
There are several factors that can cause the picture to appear grainy.
Using the digital zoom to take close-up pictures
With the digital zoom, part of the image is cropped and enlarged. The greater the magnification, the grainier the picture appears.
Increasing the ISO sensitivity
When you increase the [ISO] setting, noise, which appears as spots of unwanted color or unevenness in the color, can be introduced and give the picture a grainy appearance. This camera is equipped with a function to allow shooting at high sensitivity while suppressing noise; however, increasing the ISO sensitivity can result in some noise, depending on the shooting conditions. g ISO Changing the ISO sensitivity (P. 23)
Taking pictures with the correct color
The reason why there are sometimes differences between the actual colors and the colors recorded in a picture is related to the light source illuminating the subject. [WB] is the function that helps the camera determine the true colors. Normally, the [AUTO] setting provides the optimal white balance, but depending on the subject, results may be better if you manually adjust the [WB] setting.
g WB Adjusting the color of a picture (P. 22)
When the subject is in the shade on a sunny day When the subject is illuminated by both natural light and indoor lighting, such as when near a window When there is no white in the center of the frame
Taking pictures of a white beach or snow scene
Often, bright subjects (such as snow) turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting OF toward [+] makes the subject closer to their real shades. Conversely, when you are shooting dark subjects, it can be effective to adjust toward []. Sometimes, using the flash may not produce the brightness (exposure) that was intended. g OF/< button Changing picture brightness (Exposure compensation)/Printing pictures (P. 15)
Taking pictures of a subject against backlight
Set the flash to [#] (fill-in) to activate fill-in-flash. You can shoot a subject against backlight without the face of the subject appearing dark. [#] is effective not only for shooting against backlight, but also for shooting under fluorescent and other artificial lightening. g Y# button Flash shooting (P. 15) Selecting a [+] exposure value with OF is useful in shooting a subject against backlight. g OF/< button Changing picture brightness (Exposure compensation)/Printing pictures (P. 15) When [AF MODE] is set to [FACE DETECT], the camera determines the exposure by metering a face and the face in the picture taken will appear brighter even in backlight conditions. g AF MODE Changing the focusing area (P. 24)

General Precautions

Read All Instructions Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation for future reference. Cleaning Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solvent to clean this product. Attachments For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. Water and Moisture For precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the weatherproofing sections. Location To avoid damage to the product, mount the product securely on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket. Power Source Connect this product only to the power source described on the product label. Foreign Objects To avoid personal injury, never insert a metal object into the product.
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Heat Never use or store this product near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of equipment or appliance that generates heat, including stereo amplifiers.
Handling the Camera ( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. ( Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range. ( Keep young children and infants away from the camera.
You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subjects eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision. Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants to prevent the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury: Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation. Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts. Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child. Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera.

WARNING

( Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera. ( Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places. ( Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing.
( Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it. ( Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands. ( Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject to extremely high temperatures.

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Copyright Notice

All rights reserved. No part of these written materials or this software may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording or the use of any type of information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein. Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of this publication or software without obligation or advance notice.

FCC Notice

Radio and Television Interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. - 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). Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the users authority to operate.
For customers in North and South America

For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity Model Number : FE-320/X-835/C-540
Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Address : 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. Telephone Number : 484-896-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.