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DIGITAL CAMERA

FE-150/X-730 FE-160/X-735 Basic Manual

ENGLISH

FRANAIS 26 ESPAOL 50 PORTUGUS 74
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Table of Contents

CAMERA DIAGRAM...3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN...4 GETTING STARTED...5
Step 1 Get Started... 5 Step 2 Take a Picture... 6 Step 3 Review or Erase a Picture... 7 Step 4 Transfer Images... 8

BASIC OPERATION...10

Holding the Camera... 10 Shooting and Playback Modes... 10 Shooting Mode Buttons... 11 SCN (Scene) Modes... 12 Macro Mode... 12 Exposure Compensation Mode... 12 Flash Modes.... 13 Self-Timer.... 13 Power Save Feature... 13

MENUS AND SETTINGS...14

Top Menu.... 14 Erase All Pictures... 14 Select a Language... 14 Monitor Symbols & Icons... 15 Thumbnail (Index) Display.. 16
CONNECTING THE CAMERA...17
Playback on a TV... 17 Direct Printing (PictBridge)... 18
OLYMPUS Master Software...19 SPECIFICATIONS...20 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..22
Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. Please observe the safety precautions at the end of this manual. The images of the LCD screen and illustrations of the camera used in this manual may differ from the actual product. For this manual, all of the images are based on the FE-150/X-730 model.
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CAMERA DIAGRAM

Strap Eyelet Connector Cover Flash Microphone Self-Timer Lamp Speaker
Battery Compartment/Card Cover Multi-Connector Lens
DC-IN Jack DC-IN Jack Cover

POWER Button

Shutter Button

Mode Switch

Power/Card Access Lamp
Zoom Button MENU Button Monitor < Button (Print) S Button (Erase) i Button
Arrow Pad (O/N/X/Y) Tripod Socket
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Gather these items (box contents)

Digital Camera

LI-42B Lithium Ion Battery
OLYMPUS Master Software CD-ROM

LI-40C Battery Charger

USB Cable (light gray)

AV Cable (black)

Items not shown: Advanced Manual (CD-ROM), Basic Manual (this manual), warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
Charge the battery (recommended*)

Lithium Ion Battery

AC Wall Outlet
Battery Charger Charging Indicator Lit red: Charging Off: Charging complete (Charging time: Approx. 300 minutes)

Power Cable

*Battery comes partially charged.
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GETTING STARTED Step 1 Get Started

GET STARTED

a. Attach the strap b. Insert the battery

Battery lock knob

Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.

c. Set the date and time

1 Set the mode switch to K and press the POWER
button to turn the camera on.

Mode Switch POWER Button

2 Press the MENU button to display the top menu
and select [SETUP]>[X] by following the operation guide.
3 Set Date format, Y, M, D, hour and
minute by following the operation guide.

MENU Button

Date format

SETUP X LOW

VOLUME
PIXEL MAPPING X '06.01.01 00:00 VIDEO OUT NTSC

. 01. 01

M D 00 : 00

SET OK

Operation guide
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Step 2 Take a Picture

TAKE A PICTURE

a. Zoom

HQ 2560

b. Focus

1 Using the monitor, place the AF target

mark over your subject.

Green Lamp

c. Take the picture

1 Press the shutter
button completely to take the picture.
(Pressed Halfway) (Pressed Completely)

AF Target Mark

2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway

to lock the focus.

The green lamp indicates the focus is locked.
Pictures will be recorded in the internal memory of the camera. If the optional xD-Picture Card (hereinafter called "card") is inserted into the camera, pictures will be recorded in the card.

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Step 3 Review or Erase a Picture
REVIEW OR ERASE A PICTURE
a. Set the mode switch to q
The last picture taken will be displayed.

b. Take a closer look

If you press and hold T on the Zoom button, an object can be zoomed in up to 4x. Press i to return to the original size. Press O/N/X/Y to scroll around.

Mode Switch Zoom Button

Set the mode switch to K to return to the shooting mode.

Prev. Picture

Next Picture

Arrow Pad

c. To erase a picture

YES NO

S Button
1 Display the picture you want to

erase.

3 Select [YES], and press i.
The picture is permanently erased.

2 Press the S button.

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Step 4 Transfer Images

TRANSFER IMAGES

a. Install the software

1 Insert the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM. 2 Windows: Click the OLYMPUS
Master button. Macintosh: Double-click the Installer icon.
3 Simply follow the on-screen

instructions.

b. Connect the camera to the computer
1 Connect the camera and computer using the USB cable (provided).
The monitor will turn on automatically.

USB cable

2 Select [PC] on the monitor, and press i.
US B PC EASY PRINT CUSTOM PRINT EXIT
Your PC will now recognize your camera as a removable storage drive.
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c. Transfer images to the computer
1 With the camera now connected,

open OLYMPUS Master.

The [Transfer Images] window is displayed.

[Transfer Images] window

2 Select the images you want to
transfer, and click the [Transfer Images] button.

[Transfer Images] button

If the [Transfer Images] window is not displayed automatically: a. Click the Transfer Images icon on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. Click the From Camera icon.
For more detailed information regarding camera setup and usage, please refer to the cameras Advanced Manual provided on CD-ROM. For more details on using the OLYMPUS Master software, please refer to the (electronic) reference manual located in the OLYMPUS Master folder on your hard drive. For additional assistance, refer to the Help file in the OLYMPUS Master software.

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BASIC OPERATION

Holding the Camera
Pictures can sometimes appear blurred as the result of moving the camera while the shutter button is being pressed. To prevent the camera from moving, hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides. When taking pictures with the camera in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash is positioned above the lens. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
Shooting and Playback Modes
Select the shooting mode by setting the mode switch to K or A to take pictures or set up the various shooting modes. Select the playback mode by setting the mode switch to q to display, edit or erase pictures.
Playback Mode Shooting Mode
Set the mode switch to K to take still pictures or A for movies.
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Shooting Mode Buttons

While in shooting mode, use these buttons for quick access to some of the more commonly used features.

1 X& button (Macro)

Use macro or super macro mode when taking close-up pictures such as of a flower.
2 OF button (Exposure Compensation)
Use this setting to overexpose [+] or underexpose [] a picture.

3 Y# button (Flash Mode)

Select from 4 flash modes AUTO, ! (Red-eye reduction), # (Fill-in flash), or $ (Flash off).

4 i button

Press to confirm settings.

5 NY button (Self-timer)

Select the self-timer to delay the shot approximately 12 seconds from when the shutter button is pressed.

6 MENU button

Displays the top menu on the monitor.
In this manual, these symbols O/N/X/Y are used to represent which button to press on the arrow pad. X O
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SCN (Scene) Modes

Select the shooting mode depending on an object. 1 Press the MENU button in shooting mode.
2 Press N to select [SCN] and press i.

1 PROGRAM AUTO

MENU Button O/N Button i Button
3 Press O/N to select the scene modes and press i. Shooting SCN (Scene) Modes
P PROGRAM AUTO Q LANDSCAPE h D IMAGE STABILISATION G NIGHT SCENE B PORTRAIT R SELF PORTRAIT

Macro Mode

& % This mode lets you take pictures as close as 20 cm/8 in. to your subject. (Most wideangle side) Use this mode to take pictures as close as 6 cm/2.4 in. to your subject. In % mode, the position of the zoom lens is fixed.
1 Press X& repeatedly to select [&] or [%] and press i.
Exposure Compensation Mode
1 Press OF. 2 Press X/Y to set the exposure compensation value

and press i.

Select a [ + ] value to brighten the image or a [ ] value to darken the image.
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Flash Modes

1 Press Y# repeatedly to select the flash mode and press i. 2 Press the shutter button halfway.
When the flash is set to fire, the # mark lights.
3 Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
Flash working range: W (max.):Approx. 4.0 m (13.1 ft.) T (max.): Approx. 2.5 m (8.2 ft.)
Icon Flash Mode Description The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. The red-eye reduction flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing the regular flash. The flash fires regardless of the available light. The flash does not fire even in low light conditions.
No Auto flash indication ! # $ Red-eye reduction flash Fill-in flash Flash off

Self-Timer

1 Press NY to select [Y ON] and press i. 2 Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
The self-timer lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, then starts blinking. After blinking for approximately 2 seconds, the picture is taken.

Self-Timer Lamp

Power Save Feature
To save battery power, the camera automatically enters sleep mode and stops operating if not used for approximately 3 minutes. Operate the shutter button or zoom button to reactivate the camera. If the camera is not operated for approximately 15 minutes after the camera enters sleep mode, it automatically retracts the lens and turns off. To resume operation, turn on the power again.
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MENUS AND SETTINGS

Top Menu
1 Press the MENU button to display the cameras menu on the monitor. 2 Use the arrow pad (O/N/X/Y) and select menu items.
MENU button Top menu in shooting mode

PANORAMA

IMAGE QUALITY SETUP SCN

IMAGE QUALITY Choose from several different image quality and resolutions. PANORAMA Select to take panorama pictures. The Olympus xD-Picture Card (optional) is necessary for panorama shooting. RESET Select to return the changed settings to the factory default setting. SCN (Scene) Select to take pictures by adjusting the settings depending on shooting scenes or shooting conditions. SETUP Select to set the date and time, language selection and other settings.

Erase All Pictures

1 Select [ERASE]>[ALL ERASE] from the top menu in

the playback mode.

RALL ERASE
2 Set to [YES] and press i.
All the pictures are erased.

CAUTION ERASING ALL

Select a Language
You can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera.
1 Press the MENU button to display the top menu,
and select [SETUP] > [W].
W ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPANOL PORTUGUES
2 Select the desired language and press i.
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Monitor Symbols & Icons

(Monitor Shooting Mode

Still picture Items 1 Shooting modes 2 Exposure compensation 3 Battery check 4 Green lamp Flash standby 5 Camera movement warning/ Flash charge 6 Self-timer 7 Flash mode Macro mode 8 Super macro mode 9 Sound record 10 Image quality Image size AF target mark Number of storable still pictures 13 Remaining recording time 14 Current memory -2.0 +2.0
Indications P, G, B, F, G, R, A e = full power, f = low power = Auto Focus Lock # (Lit) # (Blinks) Y !, #, $ & % R SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 FE-150/X-1920, 2048 1536, FE-160/X-2112, 2048 1536, [ ] 4 00:36 [IN] (internal memory), [xD] (card)
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(Monitor Playback mode

HQ 1920 +2.0

HQ 32 24

06 02.30 06.12:30 100-0004 00:00 / 00:36
06 02.16 12:30 06.100-0004

Still picture

Movie Indications e = full power, f = low power [IN] (internal memory), [xD] (card) <10 n H 9 SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 FE-150/X-1920, 2048 1536, 640 480, etc. FE-160/X-2112, 2048 1536, 640 480, etc. -2.0 +2.0 06.02.16 12:30 M100-00:00/00:36
1 Battery check 2 Current memory
Print reservation/Number of prints 3 Movie 4 Sound record 5 Protect 6 Image quality Image size Exposure compensation 9 Date and time 10 File number 11 Number of frames Elapsed time/Total recording time
Thumbnail (Index) Display
This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor when reviewing pictures. 1 Press the zoom button toward W to switch to the thumbnail (index) display.
If you further press W on the zoom button, the pictures will be displayed in 9 frames. Use the arrow pad (O/N/X/Y) to select a picture and press i to display it in single frame playback.

Index display

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CONNECTING THE CAMERA

Playback on a TV
Use the AV cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. Both still pictures and movies can be played back. 1 Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the multi-connector on the camera to the video input terminal on the TV using the AV cable.
Connector cover Connect to the TVs video input (yellow) and audio input (white) terminals.

Multi-Connector AV cable

2 Turn the TV on and set it to the video input mode.
For details of switching to video input, refer to your TVs instruction manual.
3 Set the mode switch to q and press the POWER button to turn the camera on.
The last picture taken is displayed on the TV. Use the arrow pad (O/N/X/Y) to select the picture you want to display.
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Direct Printing (PictBridge)
Using the provided USB cable, you may connect your camera directly to a PictBridge compatible printer such as the Olympus P-11 to make prints. You can print a picture with simple operations. 1 In playback mode, display the picture you want to print out on the monitor.
2 Connect one end of the provided USB cable into the cameras multi-connector
and the other end into the printers USB connector.
< Button Connector cover
Multi-Connector USB Cable

3 Press the < button.

Printing starts. When you are finished, disconnect the USB cable from the camera with the picture selection screen displayed.
EASY PRINT START < PC / CUSTOM PRINT OK
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OLYMPUS Master Software

OLYMPUS Master Software: Use this software to download pictures from the camera, view, organize, retouch, e-mail and print your digital pictures and movies and more! This CD also contains the complete software reference manual in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.

(System Requirements

OS CPU RAM Hard Disk Connection Monitor Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP or Mac OS X (10.2 or later) Pentium III 500 MHz/Power PC G3, or faster 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended) 300 MB or more free space USB port
pixels resolution or more with minimum 65,536 colors (Windows), 32,000 colors (Macintosh) For the latest support information, visit the Olympus website (http://www.olympus.com/digital)
(Upgrade (OLYMPUS Master Plus)
In addition to the functions in OLYMPUS Master, the OLYMPUS Master Plus features movie editing, album printing, contact sheet printing, HTML album, free stitch panorama, CD/DVD writing functions, and a lot more, allowing you to greatly expand your digital photograph capabilities. You can upgrade your software to OLYMPUS Master Plus via the Internet. You need to have OLYMPUS Master installed in a computer with an Internet connection.

User Registration

Register your camera when you install OLYMPUS Master to activate your warranty, receive notifications of software and camera firmware updates, and more.
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SPECIFICATIONS

(Camera
Product type Recording system Still pictures Applicable standards Movie Memory : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)) : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge : QuickTime Motion JPEG : Internal memory xD-Picture Card (16 MB to 1GB) : Still pictures FE-150/X-frames (SHQ 2560 1920) 6 frames (HQ 2560 1920) 10 frames (SQ1536) 47 frames (SQ480) Movie FE-150/X-730 FE-160/X-sec. (HQ 15 frames/sec.) 1 min. 43 sec. (SQ 15 frames/sec.) No. of effective pixels Image pickup device Lens : FE-150/X-730 5,000,000 pixels FE-160/X-735 6,000,000 pixels : 1/2.5" CCD (primary color filter) FE-150/X-730 5,200,000 pixels (gross) FE-160/X-735 6,200,000 pixels (gross) : FE-150/X-730 Olympus lens 5.4 to 16.2 mm, f2.8 to 4.8 (equivalent to 32 to 96 mm on a 35 mm camera) FE-160/X-735 Olympus lens 5.8 to 16.2 mm, f2.8 to 4.8 (equivalent to 35 to 98 mm on a 35 mm camera) : Center-weighted metering system : 1/2 to 1/1000 sec. (NIGHT SCENE mode: 2 sec) : 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to ) (W), 0.9 m (3 ft.) to ) (T) (normal) 0.2 m (0.7 ft.) to ) (W), 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to ) (T) (macro mode) 0.06 m (2.8 in.) to ) (super macro mode) : 2.5" TFT color LCD display, 230,000 pixels : DC-IN jack USB connector, A/V OUT jack (multi-connector) : 2006 up to 2099
No. of storable pictures when using the internal memory
FE-160/X-frame (SHQ 2816 2112) 5 frames (HQ 2816 2112) 10 frames (SQ1536) 47 frames (SQ480)
Photometric system Shutter speed Shooting range Monitor Outer connector Automatic calendar system
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Operating environment Temperature Humidity Power supply Dimensions Weight
: 0C to 40C (32F to 104F) (operation)/ -20C to 60C (-4F to 140F) (storage) : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage) : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B or LI-40B) or Olympus AC adapter : 90 mm (W) 55 mm (H) 24.5 mm (D) (3.5 2.2 1.0 in.) excluding protrusions : 125 g (4.4 oz) without battery and card
(Lithium ion battery (LI-42B)
Product type Standard voltage Standard capacity Battery life Operating environment Temperature Dimensions Weight : : : : Lithium ion rechargeable battery DC 3.7 V 740 mAh Approx. 300 full recharges (varies on usage)

: 0C to 40C (32F to 104F) (charging)/ 0C to 60C (32F to 140F) (operation)/ -20C to 35C (-4F to 95F) (storage) : 31.5 39.mm (1.2 1.6 0.2 in.) : Approx. 15 g (0.5 oz)
(Battery charger (LI-40C)
Power requirements Output Charging time Operating environment Temperature Dimensions Weight : AC 100 to 240 V (50 to 60 Hz) 3.2 VA (100 V) to 5.0 VA (240 V) : DC 4.2 V, 200 mA : Approx. 300 min. : 0C to 40C (32F to 104F) (operation)/ -20C to 60C (-4F to 140F) (storage) : 90 mm (2.4 0.9 3.5 in.) : Approx. 65 g (2.3 oz)
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 WARNINGS CAUTION

An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product. If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result. If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, injury or death may result. If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or loss of valuable data may result.
WARNING! TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.

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. Lightning If a lightning storm occurs while using an AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet immediately. Foreign Objects To avoid personal injury, never insert a metal object into the product. 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.

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Handling the Camera

( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. ( Do not use the flash on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range. ( Keep young children and infants away from the camera.

WARNING

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.
( 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.
Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may cause a fire or burn your hands.
( Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a low-temperature burn.
When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in a lowtemperature burn. Pay attention to the following: When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you hold on to the camera in this state, a low-temperature burn may be caused. In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the cameras body may be lower than the environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when handling the camera in cold temperatures.
Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera to catch fire. Do not use the charger or AC adapter if it is covered (such as a blanket). This could cause overheating, resulting in fire.
( Be careful with the strap.
Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera. It could easily catch on stray objects - and cause serious damage.
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Battery Handling Precautions

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. Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc. 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. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way, by soldering, etc. If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately. Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately.
Keep batteries dry at all times. To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion, use only batteries recommended for use with this product. Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions. If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them. Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken. If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop using the camera. If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately. Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.
Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks, discoloration, warping, or any other abnormality. The battery may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, do not remove it immediately after using the camera. Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period.
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For customers in North and South America For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity Model Number : FE-150/X-730, FE-160/X-735 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Address : Two Corporate Center Drive, P.O. Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000 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.

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http://www.olympus.com/

Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Two Corporate Center Drive, P.O. Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058, U.S.A. Tel. 631-844-5000

Technical Support (USA)

24/7 online automated help: http://www.olympusamerica.com/support Phone customer support: Tel. 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free) Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://www.olympus.com/digital
Premises: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40-3-0 / Fax: +49 40-61 Goods delivery: Bredowstrasse 20, 22113 Hamburg, Germany Letters: Postfach 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany
European Technical Customer Support:
Please visit our homepage http://www.olympus-europa.com or call our TOLL FREE NUMBER* : 00800 - for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom * Please note some (mobile) phone service providers do not permit access or request an additional prefix to +800 numbers. For all European Countries not listed and in case that you cant get connected to the above mentioned number, please make use of the following CHARGED NUMBERS: +5 - 83 or +- 899 Our Technical Customer Support is available from 9 am to 6 pm MET (Monday to Friday)
Printed in China VH497201

6 Miscellaneous...62

Read about convenient functions and safety precautions on how to use your camera more effectively.
Camera care.... Battery and charger... Useful use of the accessories... The card.... AC adapter... Safety Precautions... 66 67

Index...

1 Button operations
Playback mode Shooting modes

Power/Card access lamp

Monitor

1 POWER button

Power on: Shooting modes Power/Card access lamp lights (Red) Monitor turns on Lens extends
Turning the camera on and off
Playback mode Power/Card access lamp lights (Green) Monitor turns on

2 Shutter button

Shooting still picture

Shooting picture

Set the mode switch to K and lightly press the shutter button (halfway). The green lamp lights when the focus and exposure are locked (focus lock). Now press the shutter button all the way (fully) to shoot a picture.

Green lamp

Locking the focus and then composing the shot (focus lock) Compose your picture with the focus locked, and then fully press the shutter button to shoot a picture. When the green lamp blinks, the focus and exposure are not adjusted properly. Try locking the focus again.

HQ 2560

Recording movie
Set the mode switch to n, and then press the shutter button fully to start recording. Press the shutter button again to stop recording.

3 Mode switch

Switching between shooting and playback modes
Set the mode switch to the shooting or playback mode.

K Shooting still picture

The camera determines the optimum settings and shoots the picture. You can select one of shooting modes that most closely matches to the desired shot. g SCN (Scene) Shooting pictures by selecting a scene according to the situation (P.19)

n Recording movie

Audio is recorded with the movie. The focus and the zoom are locked during recording. This lights red during movie recording.
The remaining recording time is displayed. When the remaining recording time reaches 0, recording stops.
Viewing still pictures/switching playback mode
The last picture taken is displayed. Press the arrow pad to view other pictures. Use the zoom button to switch between close-up playback and index display. g MOVIE PLAY Playing back movies (P.21)

4 MENU button

Displays the top menu on the monitor.

Displaying the top menu

Exposure compensation

5 i button

Press to set the settings.

6 Arrow pad (O/N/X/Y)

Use the arrow pad to select the playback picture and the items on the menus.

7 Zoom button

Zooming while shooting/close-up playback
Shooting mode: Zooming in on your subject
Wide angle: Press W on the zoom button.
Telephoto: Press T on the zoom button.

2560 HQ 256 1920

Zoom bar
The white area of the zoom bar indicates the optical zoom. When the cursor reaches the red area on the zoom bar, the digital zoom is enabled and the picture will be enlarged more. Optical zoom magnification FE-150/X-730: 3X FE-160/X-735: 2.8X Digital zoom magnification FE-150/X-730: 4X FE-160/X-735: 4X
Playback mode: Switching the picture display

Single-frame playback

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Index display

Use the arrow pad to select the picture to play back, and press A to return to single-frame playback. Press W to display the pictures in 4 or 9 frames.
Close-up playback If you press and hold T on the zoom button, an object can be zoomed in up to 4x. Press the arrow pad during close-up playback to scroll the picture in the indicated direction.
Returning to single-frame playback
During displaying an index: Press A. Or press T while an index with four pictures is displayed. During playing back a closeup picture: Press A. Or press W.

8 OF button

Y: Adjusts toward [+]. X: Adjusts toward [].
Changing picture brightness
Press the OF button in shooting mode. Press X/Y to adjust, and press A.

SET OK

Self-timer Flash mode
Macro mode/ Super macro mode

9 X& button

Shooting pictures close to the subject
Press the X& button repeatedly in shooting mode. Press A to set.
& Macro mode This mode lets you shoot from 20 cm/ 7.9 in. (Most wideangle side) to 50 cm/ 19.7 in. (Most telescopic side) for your subject. This mode lets you shoot from as close as 6cm/ 2.4 in. to your subject. Self-timer shooting

% Super macro mode

0 NY button
Press the NY button repeatedly in shooting mode. Press A to set. Y ON After setting this function, press the shutter button fully. Y OFF Cancels self-timer function. The self-timer lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds, blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is taken. Press the NY button to cancel the self-timer. Self-timer shooting is automatically canceled after one shot.

a Y# button

VOLUME PIXEL MAPPING X VIDEO OUT NTSC PAL

Shooting mode menu

PANORAMA
1 IMAGE QUALITY 2 PANORAMA*1*RESET 4 SCN (Scene)*1

IMAGE QUALITY SETUP SCN

g SETUP menu (P.23)
*2 xD-Picture Card (Optional) is required.
This setting is not available in the n mode.
The factory default settings are displayed in gray (

1 IMAGE QUALITY

Changing the image quality
Image quality for still picture shooting and their applications
Image quality/Image size SHQ FE-150/X-1920 FE-160/X-2112 HQ FE-150/X-1920 FE-160/X-1536 Compression Low compression Application This is useful for printing large images on A4-size (8"x10" size) paper. This is useful for performing computer image processing, such as contrast adjustment and red-eye reduction.

Standard compression

640 480
This is useful for postcard-sized (4"x6" size) prints. This is useful for computer editing such as rotating or adding text to a picture. This is useful for sending as e-mail attachments.
Image quality for movie shooting
Image quality/Image size HQ SQ 160 120

2 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 (referred to as card in this manual) is required for panorama shooting.
Connects pictures from left to right Y: The next picture is connected at the right edge. X: The next picture is connected at the left edge. Connects pictures from bottom to top O: The next picture is connected at the top. N: The next picture is connected at the bottom.
Use the arrow pad to specify at which edge you want to connect the pictures, and then compose your shots so that the edges of the pictures overlap. The part of the previous picture where it will be joined to the next picture does not remain in the frame. You have to remember what the part in the frame looked like and take the next picture so it overlaps.
Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures. Press A to exit panorama shooting.

3 RESET

NO / YES
Resetting the settings to the default
The camera retains the changed settings even if the power is turned off. To reset the settings to the factory default setting, use the reset function.

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Playing time/Total recording time O : Increases the volume. N : Reduces the volume.
Press the MENU button to cancel movie playback.

4 INDEX

Viewing the pictures as an index
Pictures are shown on the index display. g Zoom button Zooming while shooting/close-up playback (P.10)

5 ERASE

Protected pictures cannot be erased. Cancel the protection before erasing such pictures. Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep.
SEL. IMAGE.. Erasing selected picture

SEL. IMAGE

Press O/N/X/Y to select a picture, and press A to add R. Press A again to cancel the selection. Press S after selecting pictures to erase.

SET OK ERASE

ALL ERASE.Erasing all pictures in the internal memory or on the card
Select [YES], and press A. To erase pictures stored in the internal memory, remove the card from the camera. To erase pictures stored on the card, insert the card to a camera.

6 EDIT

Editing still pictures
Q...Reducing the size of picture

/ 320 240

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

7 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. gPrint settings (DPOF) (P.33)

SETUP menu

Shooting mode
1 MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT*1) 2 BACKUP*W 4 BEEP 5 SHUTTER SOUND 6 VOLUME 7 PIXEL MAPPING*X 9 VIDEO OUT

Playback mode

SLIDESHOW INDEX EDIT PRINT ORDER
xD-Picture Card (Optional) is required. This setting is not available in the playback mode.

1 MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT)

Formatting the internal memory or card
All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the internal memory or the card is formatted. Make sure that you save or transfer important data to a computer before formatting the card. Make sure there is no card inserted in the camera when formatting the internal memory. Be sure that the card is inserted in the camera when formatting the card. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you must format them with this camera.

2 BACKUP

Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card
Insert the optional card into the camera. A backup does not erase the picture in the internal memory. It takes time copying pictures. Confirm that there is enough battery power remaining. Or use an AC adapter.
Selecting a display language
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.

4 BEEP

Ajusting the volume of operational and the warning tones

OFF (Mute) / LOW / HIGH

5 SHUTTER SOUND
Ajusting the volume of the shutter sound

6 VOLUME

Adjusting the volume during movie playback

7 PIXEL MAPPING

Adjusting the image processing function
The pixel mapping function 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. If you turn the camera off during pixel mapping, start again. Select [PIXEL MAPPING]. When [START] is displayed, press A.
Setting the date and time
The date and time is saved with each image, and is used in the file name.

. 01. 01

M D 00 : 00
O/N : Selects the date format (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y). X/Y : Moves to the previous or next setting. O/N : Sets the date and time.
The first two digits of the year are fixed. The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. For more accurate setting, press A when the time signal hits 00 seconds.

9 VIDEO OUT

NTSC / PAL
Playing back pictures on a TV
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 TVs video signal type. The video signal types for different countries and districts are written below. Check the video signal type before connecting the camera to the TV. NTSC: North America, Taiwan, Korea, Japan PAL: European countries, China
Turn off the camera and the TV before connecting.
Connector cover Connect to the TVs video input (yellow) and audio input (white)
Multi-connector AV cable (provided)
Settings on the camera Set the mode switch to q, and press the POWER button to turn the camera on. The last picture taken is displayed on the TV. Use the arrow pad to select the picture you want to display.
Settings on the TV Turn the TV on, and set TVs setting to video input mode. For details of switching to video input, refer to your TVs instruction manual.

3 Printing pictures

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

Windows
OS CPU RAM Hard disk capacity Connector Monitor Note Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Pentium III 500 MHz or later 128 MB or more (at least 256 MB is recommended) 300 MB or more USB port 1,pixels, 65,536 colors or more
Data transfer is only guaranteed on computers with a factory installed OS. To install the software in Windows 2000 Professional/XP, you must log on as a user with administrators privileges. Internet Explorer and QuickTime 6 or later should be installed on your computer. Windows XP corresponds to Windows XP Professional/Home Edition. Windows 2000 corresponds to Windows 2000 Professional. If you are using Windows 98SE, the USB driver is installed automatically.

Macintosh

OS CPU RAM Hard disk capacity Connector Monitor Mac OS X 10.2 or later Power PC GMHz or later 128 MB or more (at least 256 MB is recommended) 300 MB or more USB port 1,pixels, 32,000 colors or more
Operation is only guaranteed on a Macintosh equipped with a built-in USB port. QuickTime 6 or later and Safari 1.0 or later should be installed on your computer. Be sure to remove the media (drag & drop onto the trash icon) before performing the following operations. Failure to do so could result in unstable computer operation and the need to reboot. Disconnect the cable connecting the camera to the computer. Turn off the camera. Open the cameras battery compartment/card cover.
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
The OLYMPUS Master setup screen is displayed. If the screen is not displayed, double-click the My Computer icon and click the CDROM icon.

Click OLYMPUS Master.

The QuickTime installation screen is displayed. QuickTime is required to use OLYMPUS Master. If the QuickTime screen is not displayed, QuickTime 6 or later is already installed on the computer. In this case, go to step 4.
Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.
When the QuickTime licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and click Agree to proceed with the installation. 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 Yes to proceed with the installation.

The main menu is displayed. When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time, the User Information dialog box is displayed before the main menu. Enter your Name and OLYMPUS Master Serial Number, and select your region. After the User Information dialog box, the Registration dialog box is displayed. Follow the prompts and fill in the registration form.

in the OLYMPUS

OLYMPUS Master main menu
1 Transfer Images button Downloads images from the camera or other media. 2 Browse Images button The Browse window is displayed. 3 Online Print button The online print window is displayed.
4 Print Images at Home button The print menu is displayed. 5 Create and Share button The editing menu is displayed. 6 Backup Images button Creates backup images. 7 Upgrade button Displays window for optional upgrade to OLYMPUS Master Plus.

To exit OLYMPUS Master

Click Exit

on the main menu.

OLYMPUS Master is exited.
Displaying camera images on a computer
Downloading and saving images
Click Transfer Images menu. Click From Camera.
on the OLYMPUS Master main
The menu for selecting the source is displayed. The window for selecting images is displayed. All the images in the camera are displayed.
Select the image files and click Transfer Images.
A window indicating that the download is complete is displayed.

Click Browse images now.

The downloaded images are displayed in the browse window. Click Menu in the Browse window to return to the main menu.

To disconnect the camera

Make sure that the Power/Card access lamp is not blinking.
Make the following preparations for disconnecting the USB cable.

Windows 98SE

1 Double-click the My Computer icon and right-click the Removable Disk icon to display the menu. 2 Click Eject on the menu.

Windows Me/2000/XP

1 Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the system tray. 2 Click the message that is displayed. 3 When a message is displayed saying that the hardware can be ejected safely, click OK.
1 The trash icon changes to the eject icon when the Untitled or NO_NAME icon on the desktop is dragged. Drag and drop it on the eject icon.
Windows Me/2000/XP: When you click Unplug or Eject Hardware, a warning message may be displayed. Make sure that image data is not being downloaded from the camera and that all applications are closed. Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon again and disconnect the cable.
Viewing still pictures and movies
Click Browse Images menu.
The Browse window is displayed.
Double-click the still picture thumbnail that you want to view.

Thumbnail

The camera switches to view mode and the picture is enlarged. To return to the main menu, click Menu in the Browse window.

Shooting with the higher magnifications such as digital zoom and optical zoom. Shooting a dark subject with a low shutter speed. When you select the SCN mode which cannot use a flash or the SCN (R) mode with a low shutter speed.
Taking pictures without the flash
The flash fires automatically when there is insufficient light. If the subject is too far away, the flash may have no effect. Here is how to take pictures without the flash in this type of situation. Set the camera to h mode
The sensitivity of the CCD increases automatically, you can hold the camera and take pictures in darker places with the flash off. g SCN (Scene) Shooting pictures by selecting a scene according to the situation (P.19)

The picture is 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. g Zoom button Zooming while shooting/close-up playback (P.10)
When shooting dark subjects etc, noise reduction may automatically work to produce clearer images. In case, noise reduction does not work automatically, the image will become grainy.
Taking pictures of a white beach or snow scene
Often, bright subjects (such as snow) turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjust [F] toward [+] to make these subjects closer to their real shades. Conversely, when you are shooting dark subjects, it can be effective to adjust toward the []. Sometimes, using the flash may not produce the brightness (exposure) that was intended. g OF button Changing picture brightness (P.11)
Taking pictures of a subject against backlight
Set the flash to [#] to activate fill-in-flash. You can shoot a subject against backlight without the face of the subject appearing dark. [#] is used for shooting against backlight and under fluorescent and other artificial lighting. g Y# button Flash shooting (P.12)
Additional shooting tips and information Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken
There are two ways to record the pictures you take with this camera. Recording pictures to the internal memory
Pictures are recorded to the internal memory, and when the number of storable still pictures reaches 0, you must connect the camera to a computer to download the pictures, and then erase the pictures from the internal memory.
Using a card (xD-Picture Card) (optional)
Pictures are recorded to the card when inserted in the camera. When the card is full, you must download the pictures to a computer, and then either erase the pictures from the card, or use a new card. Pictures are not recorded to the internal memory when a card is inserted in the camera. Pictures in the internal memory can be copied to the card using the [BACKUP] function. g BACKUP Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card (P.23) The card (P.64)

Number of storable still pictures in the internal memory and on a card
Number of storable still pictures Image quality Image size (FE-150/X-730) (FE-160/X-735) (FE-150/X-730) (FE-160/X-735) Internal memory Card (Using a 128 MB card) 157 716

SHQ HQ SQ1 SQ2

Storable recording time of movies in internal memory and on the card
Recording time Image quality HQ SQ Image size (15 frames/sec.) (15 frames/sec.) Internal memory 25 sec. Card (Using a 128 MB card) 6 min. 28 sec.
1 min. 43 sec. 25 min. 55 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. g MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) Formatting the internal memory or card (P.23)

Lamp indicators

This camera uses several lamps to indicate the camera status.
Lamp Power/Card access lamp Status Lit red: Camera turned on with shooting mode. Lit green: Camera turned on with playback mode. Off: Power is off. Blinking in red: A picture is being recorded, the camera is reading a movie, or images are being downloaded (when connected to a computer). Do not do any of the following while the Power/Card access lamp is blinking. Doing so may prevent the image data from being saved and render the internal memory or card unusable. Open the battery compartment/card cover. Remove the battery. Connect or disconnect the AC adapter. The lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds, blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is taken. Lit: The focus and exposure are locked. Blinking: The focus and exposure are not locked. Release your finger from the shutter button, re-position the AF target mark on the subject and press the shutter button halfway again.
Self-timer lamp Green lamp on the monitor
Extending the useful life of the battery
Doing any of the following operations when not actually taking pictures can deplete the battery power. Repeatedly pressing the shutter button halfway Repeatedly using the zoom To save battery power, turn off the camera whenever it is not in use.
Functions that cannot be selected from menus
Some items may not be selectable from the menus when using the arrow pad. Items that cannot be set with the current shooting mode Items that cannot be set because of an item that has already been set: [%] and [FLASH MODE], etc. Some functions cannot be used when there is no card in the camera. [PANORAMA], [FORMAT], [BACKUP], [PRINT ORDER]

Noise reduction

When shooting in dark places, shutter speeds become slower as there is less light focused on the CCD. During long exposures, signals are generated by parts of the CCD where no light is focused and are recorded on the picture as noise. When noise reduction works, the camera automatically reduces the noise to produce clearer images.
NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) / PAL (Phase Alternating Line)
Television formats. NTSC is mainly used in Japan, North America and Korea. PAL is mainly used in Europe and China.

PictBridge

A standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly.

Pixels

A pixel is the smallest unit (dot) used to make up an image. Clear large-sized printed images require millions of pixels.

Program auto

Also called Program AE mode. The camera automatically sets the best shutter speed and aperture for the shot.

Sleep mode

A mode designed to save battery life. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate it for a certain time. To exit the sleep mode, use any button on the camera (shutter button, arrow pad, etc.).
TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor
A transistor color monitor constructed using thin-film technology.

6 Miscellaneous

Camera care

Cleaning the camera

Exterior:
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and wrung well.

Monitor:

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Blow dust off the lens with a commercial blower, then wipe gently with a lens cleaner.

Battery/Charger:

Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or chemically treated cloth. Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty.

Storage

When storing the camera for extended period of time, remove the battery, AC adapter and card, and keep it in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated. Periodically insert the battery and test the camera functions.
Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemical products are handled since this may result in corrosion.

Contact area

Removing the card
Push the card all the way in and release slowly.
The card protrudes slightly and stops.
Grasp the card and remove.
Close the battery compartment/card cover.
The Power/Card access lamp blinks while the camera is reading the images. Reading of images may take some time. Do not open the battery compartment/card cover while the Power/Card access lamp is blinking. Doing so may damage the data in the internal memory or the card and render the internal memory or card unusable.

AC adapter

An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer or when running a slideshow for a long period of time. Do not use any other AC adapter with this camera.
DC-IN jack AC wall outlet

Power plug

Connection cord plug
Do not remove or load the battery or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so could affect the cameras internal settings or functions. The AC adapter can be used within the range of AC 100 V to AC 240 V (50/60 Hz). When using in abroad, you may need a plug adapter to convert the shape of plug to match the AC wall outlet. For details, ask at your local electrical shop or travel agent. Do not use travel voltage converters as they could damage the AC adapter. Be sure to read the instruction manual for the AC adapter.

Safety Precautions

Caution for Usage Environment
To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if in use or storage: Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifiers. In sandy or dusty environments. Near flammable items or explosives. In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain. When using products with weatherproof designs, read their manuals as well. In places prone to strong vibrations. Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations. When mounted on a tripod, adjust the position of the camera with the tripod head. Do not twist the camera. Do not touch electric contacts on cameras. Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun. This may cause lens or shutter curtain damage, color failure, ghosting on the CCD, or may possibly cause fires. Do not push or pull severely on the lens. Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the battery. Select a cool, dry location for storage to prevent condensation or mold from forming inside the camera. After storage, test the camera by turning it on and pressing the shutter release button to make sure that it is operating normally. Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the cameras manual. When taking pictures against strong backlight, ghost may occur caused by light refraction.

S button (Erase). 13 OF button (Exposure compensation). 11 Y# button (Flash mode). 12 X& button (Macro). 12 i button (OK). 10 < button (Print). 13, 28 NY button (Self-timer). 12 Direct printing. 27 DPOF. 33, 60
AC adapter. ALL ERASE R. ALL INDEX. ALL PRINT. All-frame reservation U. Arrow pad. Auto focus. Auto-flash. AV cable. 25
Fill-in flash #. 12 Flash. 12 Flash charge. 49 Flash mode. 12 Flash off $. 12 Focus. 8 Focus lock. 8 FORMAT I. 23 Formatting. 23 Fully. 8
BACKUP. 23 Battery. 63, 67 Battery compartment/card cover. 65 BEEP. 24

Green lamp. 8, 54

Card. 18, 23, 64 CCD. 24, 60 Close-up playback. 11 Compression. 17 Connector cover. 25, 27, 42 CUSTOM PRINT. 29

Halfway. 8 HQ. 17

IMAGE QUALITY. 17 Image size. 17, 60 INDEX. 22 Index display G. 11 Internal memory. 23, 64
Date and time X. DCF. DC-IN jack. Digital zoom. D IMAGE STABILISATION h. 19

JPEG. 60

LANDSCAPE Q. 19 lithium ion battery. 63
Macro &. 12 MEMORY FORMAT <. 23 Menu. 14 MENU button. 9, 14 Mode switch. 9 Monitor. 8 MOVIE PLAY. 21 MULTI PRINT. 29 Multi-connector. 25, 27, 42
Power/Card access lamp. 8, 42, 44, 54, 66 PRINT ORDER <. 22, 29, 33 PROGRAM AUTO P. 19, 61 Protect 0. 20
Recording movie n. 9 Recording time. 53 Red-eye reduction flash !. 12 Remaining recording time. 9 RESET. 19 Resize Q. 22
SCN (Scene). 19 SEL. IMAGE. 22 Selecting a language W. 23 SELF PORTRAIT R. 19 Self-timer Y. 12 Self-timer lamp. 12, 54 SETUP. 23 Shooting mode K n. 8, 9, 17 Shooting still picture. 9 SHQ. 17 Shutter button. 8 SHUTTER SOUND. 24 Single-frame playback. 11 Single-frame reservation <. 34 Sleep mode. 49, 61 SLIDESHOW. 21 SQ. 17 SQ1. 17 SQ2. 17 STANDARD. 27 Super macro %. 12
NIGHT SCENE R. 19 Noise reduction. 51, 60 NTSC. 25, 60 Number of storable still pictures. 53
OLYMPUS Master. 18, 37 Operation guide. 15 Optical zoom. 10
PAL. 25, 60 PANORAMA. 18 PC. 42 PictBridge. 27, 61 Picture rotation y. 21 PIXEL MAPPING. 24 Pixels. 61 PLAYBACK MENU. 20 Playback mode q. 8, 9, 11, 20 Playback on a TV. 25 Playing time. 21 PORTRAIT i. 19 POWER button. 8
TFT. 61 Top menu. 14 Total recording time. 21
USB cable. 27, 37, 42, 48 USB driver. 38, 48

VIDEO OUT. 25 VOLUME. 24

xD-Picture Card. 17, 18, 64
Zoom. 10 Zoom bar. 10 Zoom button. 10, 11

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