DIGITAL CAMERA

FE-47/X-43

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. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. In the interest of continually improving our 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.
Checking the contents of the box

Two AA batteries

USB cable

Digital camera

AV cable

ib CD-ROM

Other accessories not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location.

Preparing the Camera

Preparing the Camera (p. 10)
Shooting and Playing Back Images
Shooting, Viewing, and Erasing (p. 14)

How to Use the Camera

Camera Settings (p. 3)

Printing

Direct printing (PictBridge) (p. 37) Print Reservations (DPOF) (p. 40)

Contents

Names of Parts.. 6 Preparing the Camera.. 10 Shooting, Viewing, and Erasing. 14 Using Shooting Modes. 20 Using Shooting Functions.. 23 Menus for Shooting Functions. 27 Menus for Other Camera Settings.. 32 Printing... 37 Usage Tips.. 42 Appendix.. 46 Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions.. 30

Camera Settings

Using the Direct Buttons
Frequently used functions can be accessed using the direct buttons.

Shutter button (p. 14)

Zoom buttons (p. 16)
q button (switch between shooting and playback) (p. 15)

m button (p. 4)

E button (menu guide) (p. 19)

Arrow pad

F (up) / INFO button (change information display) (p. 16, 19) The symbols FGHI displayed for image selections and settings indicate that the arrow pad is to be used.

X Y M D TIME

2010. 02. : 30

H (left)

I (right)

CANCEL MENU SET OK

NORM 14M FILE 10/02/26 12:30
H button (p. 12) G (down) / D button (erase) (p. 18)

SINGLE PRINT

PRINT OK MORE

Using the Menu

Use the menu to change camera settings such as the shooting mode. Press the m button to display the function menu. The function menu can be used to set frequently used shooting and playback functions such as shooting mode.

Shooting

Selected option
Playback Shooting mode Function menu
SLIDESHOW PERFECT FIX EDIT ERASE

PROGRAM AUTO

WB AUTO ISO AUTO
To select the shooting mode Use HI to select a shooting mode and press the H button. To select the function menu Use FG to select a menu and use HI to select a menu option. Press the H button to set the function menu.

o [SETUP] menu

Use FG to select a menu and press the H button.
In the [SETUP] menu, various camera functions can be set, including shooting and playback functions not displayed in the function menu, and other settings such as date, time and screen display.
Select [SETUP] and then press the H button.
Use FG to select the desired submenu 2 and then press the H button.
The [SETUP] menu is displayed.
COMPRESSION AF MODE FINE ZOOM R ICON GUIDE NORMAL FACE/iESP OFF OFF ON
Once a setting is selected, the display returns

to the previous screen.

There may be additional operations. Menu Settings (p. 27 to 36)
POWER SAVE ON BATTERY TYPE ALKALINE

EXIT MENU

SET OK
Press H to highlight the page tabs. Use FG to select the desired page tab and press I.

Submenu 1

POWER SAVE OFF BATTERY TYPE ALKALINE

Page tab

OFF POWER SAVE BATTERY TYPE ALKALINE
Press the m button to complete the setting.
Some functions cannot be used in some shooting modes. In such cases, the following message is displayed after setting.
COMPRESSION NORMAL AF MODE FACE/iESP FINE ZOOM OFF CONFLICTING SETTINGS R OFF ICON GUIDE ON
Use FG to select the desired submenu 1 and then press the H button.

Submenu 2

POWER SAVE OFF BATTERY TYPE ALKALINE POWER SAVE OFF POWER SAVE BATTERY TYPE ALKALINE

OFF ON

BACK MENU

Menu Index

Menus for Shooting Functions
COMPRESSION NORMAL AF MODE FACE/iESP FINE ZOOM OFF R OFF ICON GUIDE ON
IMAGE SIZE FRAME RATE IS MOVIE MODE

VGA 30fps OFF ON

1 Shooting mode P (PROGRAM AUTO).p. 14 M (iAUTO)..p. 20 N (DIS MODE)..p. 20 s (SCENE MODE).p. 20 P (MAGIC FILTER)..p. 21 ~ (PANORAMA)..p. 22 A (MOVIE)..p. Flash..p. Macro..p. 23
Self-timer..p. 24 Exposure compensation.p. 24 White balance..p. 25 ISO.p. 25 Image size (Still images).p. 26 o (SETUP) z (Shooting) / A (Movie) IMAGE SIZE (Movies).p. 27 COMPRESSION (Still images)..p. 27
FRAME RATE (Movies)..p. 27 AF MODE.p. 28 FINE ZOOM..p. 28 IS MOVIE MODE..p. 28 R (Still images).p. 29 R (Movies)..p. 29 ICON GUIDE.p. 29
Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions

PRINT ORDER 0 y

SLIDESHOW.p. 30 PERFECT FIX.p. 30 EDIT..p. 30 ERASE..p. 30
5 o (SETUP) q (Playback) PRINT ORDER.p. (Protect).p. 31 y (Rotate)..p. 31 R (Add sound to still images)..p. 31
Menus for Other Camera Settings
FORMAT BACKUP W RESET USB CONNECTION q POWER ON SAVE SETTINGS

ENGLISH STORAGE NO NO SET OK
1 r (Settings 1) MEMORY FORMAT/ FORMAT..p. 32 BACKUP..p. 32 W (Language)..p. 32 RESET.p. 32 USB CONNECTION..p. 33 q POWER ON.p. 33 SAVE SETTINGS.p. 33
2 s (Settings 2) PW ON SETUP..p. 33 SOUND SETTINGS..p. 34 PIXEL MAPPING..p. 34 s (Monitor).p. 34 X (Date/time).p. 34 WORLD TIME..p. 35 VIDEO OUT..p. t (Settings 3) POWER SAVE.p. 36 BATTERY TYPE.p. 36

Names of Parts

Camera unit
Strap eyelet Battery/card compartment cover. p. 10 Battery/card compartment lock.. p. 10 Microphone.. p. 29, 31 Lens.. p. 46, 58
Flash.. p. 23 Self-timer lamp.. p. 24 Multi-connector.. p. 11, 35, 37 Tripod socket Speaker
Attaching the camera strap
Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
n button. p. 12, 14 Monitor. p. 14, 42 m button.. p. 4 E button (menu guide).. p. 19 Shutter button. p. 14 Zoom buttons.. p. 16
q button (switch between shooting and playback).. p. 15 H button (OK). p. 3, 12 Arrow pad.. p. 3 INFO button (change information display).. p. 16, 19 D button (erase).. p. 18

Monitor

Shooting mode display

WB AUTO

4 NORM

0:34 VGA

1/100 F3.5

Still image

Battery check.. p. 10 Shooting mode. p. 14, 20 Flash.. p. 23 Flash standby/ash charge. p. 42 Macro.. p. 23 Self-timer.. p. 24 Exposure compensation.. p. 24 White balance. p. 25 ISO.. p. 25 Image size. p. 26, 27 [SETUP] menu.. p. 4, 5 Recording with sound (movies)... p. 29
World time.. p. 35 Digital image stabilization. p. 28 Compression (still images). p. 27 Number of storable pictures (still images)... p. 14 Continuous recording length (movies).. p. 15 Current memory.. p. 47 AF target mark.. p. 14 Camera shake warning.. Aperture value. p. 14 Shutter speed.. p. 14
Playback mode display Normal display

10/02/26 12:30

00:12/00:34

Detailed display

1/1000 F3.5

ISO WB AUTO AUTO

NORM 14M 10/02/26 12:30
Battery check.. p. 10 Print reservation/ number of prints. p. 40/p. 39 Protect.. p. 31 Adding sound. p. 29, 31 Current memory.. p. 47 Frame number/total number of images (still images).. p. 16 Elapsed time/total recording time (movies).. p. 17 Shooting mode. p. 14, 20 Shutter speed.. p. 14
Aperture value. p. 14 ISO.. p. 25 Exposure compensation.. p. 24 White balance. p. 25 Image size. p. 26, 27 File number... Date and time.. p. 12 Compression (still images). p. 27 Frame rate (movies).. p. 27 Macro.. p. 23 Flash.. p. 23
Inserting the battery and the SD/SDHC memory card (sold separately)

Always use SD/SDHC memory cards with this camera. Do not insert any other types of memory card.
Battery/card compartment lock
Battery/card compartment cover
For the types of batteries that can be used, see Battery handling precautions (p. 46). When using NiMH batteries, be sure they are fully charged, and select [NiMH] for [BATTERY TYPE]. [BATTERY TYPE] (p. 36) Turn off the camera before opening the battery/card compartment cover.

Write-protect switch

When using the camera, be sure to close the battery/card compartment cover.
When to replace the batteries
Replace the batteries when the error message shown below appears.

Flashes in red

BATTERY EMPTY
Insert the card straight until it clicks into place. Do not touch the contact area directly.

Monitor top left

Error message
Installing the supplied computer software (ib)
After checking the system requirements, follow the instructions below to connect the camera to a computer and install the supplied computer software (ib).

System requirements

Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later)/ Windows Vista/Windows 7

Connecting the camera

This camera allows the user to take pictures using the internal memory even when no SD/SDHC memory card (sold separately) is inserted. Using an SD/SDHC memory card (p. 47) Number of storable pictures (still images)/ Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and SD/SDHC memory cards (p. 48)

Multi-connector

To remove the SD/SDHC memory card

USB cable (supplied)

Press the card in until it clicks and comes out slightly, then grab the card and pull it out.
Computer (on and running)
For information on using the computer software (ib), see the softwares online help.
Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.
A setup screen will appear on the computer

monitor.

Operation guide
Operation guides displayed at the bottom of the screen indicate that the m button, H button, or zoom buttons should be used.
COMPRESSION NORMAL AF MODE FACE/iESP FINE ZOOM OFF R OFF ICON GUIDE ON SEL. IMAGE EXIT MENU SET OK
If the setup window is not displayed, select My Computer (Windows XP) or Computer (Windows Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click the icon for the CD-ROM drive to open the setup CD window and then double-click CameraInitialSetup.exe.
Connect the camera to the computer.

Changing the image information display
Shooting information settings displayed on the screen can be changed.
The displayed image information changes in
the order shown below each time the button is pressed.

Using the menu guide

If the E button is pressed while settings are being made in the playback function or [SETUP] menu, a description of the selected option is displayed.

Using Shooting Modes

The shooting mode can be selected from the function menu in the following order: P, M, N, s, P, ~, and A. Using the Menu (p. 4)
Reducing blur on shooting [DIS MODE]
This mode enables the user to reduce blur that is caused by camera shake and subject movement.
Shooting with automatic settings [iAUTO]
According to the scene, the camera automatically selects the optimal shooting mode from [PORTRAIT]/[LANDSCAPE]/ [NIGHT+PORTRAIT]/[SPORT]/[MACRO]. This is a fully automatic mode that allows the user to take pictures using the best mode for the shooting scene simply by pressing the shutter button.
Set the shooting mode to N.

[DIS MODE] indicator

Set the shooting mode to M.
The icon changes depending on the scene that the camera automatically selects.
Using the best mode for the shooting scene [SCENE MODE]
Set the shooting mode to s.

SCENE MODE

In some cases, the camera may not select the desired shooting mode. When the camera cannot identify which is the optimal mode, [PROGRAM AUTO] will be selected.
Press G to go to the submenu.

PORTRAIT

Use HI to select the best shooting mode for the scene, and press the H button.
Shooting with special effects [MAGIC FILTER]
Add an artistic effect to your photo by selecting the desired magic lter.
Set the shooting mode to P.

MAGIC FILTER

Icon indicating [SCENE MODE] that is set
In [SCENE MODE], the optimum shooting settings are pre-programmed for specic shooting scenes. For this reason, some settings cannot be changed in some modes. Option
B PORTRAIT/F LANDSCAPE/ G NIGHT SCENE*1/ M NIGHT+PORTRAIT/ C SPORT/N INDOOR/ W CANDLE*1/R SELF PORTRAIT/S SUNSET*1/ X FIREWORKS*1/V CUISINE/ d DOCUMENTS/ PET

POP ART

Application
The camera takes a picture using the optimum settings for the scene conditions.
When the subject is dark, noise reduction is automatically activated. This approximately doubles the shooting time during which no other pictures can be taken.
Use HI to select the desired effect and then press the H button to set.
To take pictures of a moving subject like a pet ([ PET])
1 Use HI to select [ PET], and press the H button to set. 2 Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on the subject and press the H button.
When the camera recognizes the subject,
the AF target mark automatically tracks the subject movement to focus on it continuously. To focus on a moving subject continuously (AF Tracking) (p. 28).

Shooting at higher magnications than optical zoom without reducing the image quality [FINE ZOOM] z (Shooting menu) FINE ZOOM
Available shooting modes: P M N s P~ Submenu 2
Optical zoom and digital zoom are used to zoom in for shooting. Optical zoom and image cropping are combined to zoom in for shooting (up to 33.5x).

FACE/iESP

This function will not reduce the image quality since it does not convert the data with fewer pixels into the data with larger pixels. When set to [ON], [IMAGE SIZE] is limited to [4] or lower. When set to [ON], digital zoom is canceled automatically. [FINE ZOOM] is not available when [% SUPER MACRO] (p. 23) is selected.

AF TRACKING

For some subjects, the frame may not appear or may take some time to appear. If the frame blinks in red, the camera is unable to focus. Try again to press the shutter button halfway.
To focus on a moving subject continuously (AF Tracking)
1 Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on the subject and press the H button. 2 When the camera recognizes the subject, the AF target mark automatically tracks the subject movement to focus on it continuously. 3 To cancel the tracking, press the H button.
Depending on the subjects or the shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to lock the focus or fail to track the subject movement. When the camera fails to track the subject movement, the AF target mark changes to red.
Reducing blur due to camera shake during movie shooting [IS MOVIE MODE]
A (Movie menu) IS MOVIE MODE
Available shooting modes: A Submenu 2
Shoots without using the image stabilizing function. Shoots using the image stabilizing function.
Image stabilization may not prevent motion blur caused by movement of the subject or by extreme movement of the camera. When set to [ON], shooting is slightly zoomed in.
Recording sound when shooting still images [R] z (Shooting menu) R
Available shooting modes: P M N s Submenu 2
Displaying icon guides [ICON GUIDE] z (Shooting menu) ICON GUIDE
Available shooting modes: P M N s P~A Submenu 2
No sound is recorded. The camera automatically starts recording sound for approx. 4 seconds after a picture is taken. This is useful for recording notes or comments about the picture.
No icon guide is displayed. The explanation of the selected icon will be displayed when a shooting mode or shooting function menu icon is selected (position the cursor on the icon for a while to display the explanation).
When recording, aim the microphone (p. 6) at the source of the sound you want to record.

Icon guide

Recording sound when shooting movies [R]

A (Movie menu) R

Changing the display language (p. 13)
Completely erases the image data in the internal memory*1 or card (including protected images). Cancels formatting.
Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [RESET]

r (Settings 1)

Restores the following menu functions to the default settings. Flash (p. 23) Macro (p. 23) Self-timer (p. 24) Exposure compensation (p. 24) White balance (p. 25) ISO (p. 25) Image size (p. 26) Menu functions in z (Shooting menu)/A (Movie menu) (p. 27 to 29) The current settings will not be changed.
Be sure to remove the card before formatting the internal memory.
Copying images in the internal memory to the card [BACKUP]

BACKUP

Backs up image data in the internal memory to the card. Cancels the backup. NO
It takes some time to back up data. Check that the battery has sufcient power before starting the backup.
Selecting a method for connecting the camera to other devices [USB CONNECTION]
Turning on the camera with the q button [q POWER ON]

q POWER ON

Pressing the q button turns on and starts the camera in the playback mode. The camera is not turned on. To turn on the camera, press the n button.

USB CONNECTION

When the camera is connected to another device, the settings selection screen is displayed. Select when transferring images to a computer or when using ib computer software with the camera connected to a computer. Select when transferring images to a computer running Windows Vista or Windows 7 without using ib computer software. Select when connecting to a PictBridge-compatible printer. YES

STORAGE

Saving the mode when the camera is turned off [SAVE SETTINGS]

SAVE SETTINGS

The shooting mode is saved when the camera is turned off and is reactivated the next time the camera is turned on. The shooting mode is set to P mode when the camera is turned on.
Copying pictures to a computer without using ib computer software
This camera is compatible with the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer and save the image data on your computer while the camera and the computer are connected.
Windows 2000 Professional/ Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/ Mac OS X v10.3 or later
Even if a computer has USB ports, proper operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.

Turn on the printer, and then connect the printer and camera.
PictBridge is a standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly.
The printing modes, paper sizes, and other parameters that can be set with the camera vary depending on the printer that is used. For details, refer to the printers instruction manual. For details on the available paper types, loading paper, and installing ink cassettes, refer to the printers instruction manual.

I button

Printing images at the printers standard settings [EASY PRINT]
In the [SETUP] menu, set [USB CONNECTION] to [AUTO] or [PRINT]. Using the Menu (p. 4)
EASY PRINT START CUSTOM PRINT OK
Display the image to be printed on the monitor.

Viewing images (p. 16)

Press I to start printing. To print another image, use HI to select an image, and press the H button.

To exit printing

After a selected image is displayed on the screen, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.

PRINT OK

Changing the printers settings for printing [CUSTOM PRINT]
Use FG to select the [BORDERLESS] or [PICS/SHEET] settings, and press the H button.

Submenu 4 Application

The image is printed with a border around it ([OFF]). The image is printed to ll the entire paper ([ON]). The number of images per sheet ([PICS/SHEET]) is selectable only when [MULTI PRINT] is selected in Step 3.
Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [EASY PRINT] (p. 37). Press the H button to start printing. Use FG to select the print mode, and press the H button.
PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX PRINT ORDER
OFF/ON*1 (The number of images per sheet varies depending on the printer.)
The available settings for [BORDERLESS] vary depending on the printer.
If [STANDARD] is selected in Steps 4 and 5, the image is printed at the printers standard settings.
PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX PRINT ORDER
This prints the image selected in Step 6. This prints all images stored in the internal memory or card. This prints one image in a multiple layout format. This prints an index of all images stored in the internal memory or card. This prints images based on the print reservation data on the card.
Use HI to select an image. Press F to make a print reservation for the current image. Press G to make the detailed printer settings for the current image.

Camera care
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. Lens Blow dust off the lens with a commercial blower, then wipe gently with a lens cleaner.
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.
Battery handling precautions
In addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the following types of battery can be used. Choose the power source best suited to the situation. AA alkaline batteries The number of pictures that you can take may vary considerably depending on the battery manufacturer and shooting conditions. AA NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries) Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your charger.
Caution: Use only batteries approved for use in this product. Otherwise it could result in explosion. Follow the instructions in this manual (p. 52) when disposing used batteries.

Storage

When storing the camera for extended periods, remove the battery and card, and keep 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.
The following types of batteries cannot be used: Lithium battery pack (CR-V3)/AA (R6) manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries/AA (R6) oxyride batteries/AA (R6) lithium batteries Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used. Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below causing batteries to become exhausted quickly. The zoom is used repeatedly. The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly in shooting mode, activating the auto focus. A picture is displayed on the monitor for an extended period of time. The camera is connected to a computer or printer. Battery life varies depending on the type of battery, manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc. Similarly, the camera may turn off without displaying the battery level warning or may display the battery level warning more quickly.

The maximum le size of a single movie is 2 GB, regardless of the capacity of the card.
Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken
Either erase unwanted images, or connect the camera to a computer or other device to save the images, and then erase the images in the internal memory or card. [ERASE] (p. 18, 30), [SEL. IMAGE] (p. 30), [ALL ERASE] (p. 30), [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT] (p. 32)

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. 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.

Handling the Camera

WARNING
Do not use the camera near ammable or explosive gases. Do not use the ash and LED on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range. You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the ash too close to the subjects eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision. Keep young children and infants away from the camera. 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 ring the ash 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 ash with a hand while ring. Use SD/SDHC memory cards only. Never use other types of cards. If you accidently insert another type of card into the camera, contact an authorized distributor or service center. Do not try to remove the card by force.

DANGER

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 weatherproong 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. 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 ampliers.
Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it. Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may cause a re or burn your hands. 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. Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera to catch re. Do not use the charger if it is covered (such as a blanket). This could cause overheating, resulting in re. Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a low-temperature burn. When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in a low-temperature 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. 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.
Battery Handling Precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.
Use only the Olympus brand NiMH batteries and proper tting charger. 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 hightemperatures 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, solder, etc. If battery uid gets into your eyes, ush 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 re or explosion, use only batteries recommended for use with this product. Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries, batteries of different manufacture or capacity, etc.). Never attempt to charge alkaline, lithium or CR-V3 lithium battery packs. Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions. Do not use batteries if their body is not covered by the insulating sheet or if the sheet is torn, as this may cause uid leaks, re or injury.
Do not remove batteries immediately after using the camera. Batteries may become hot during prolonged use. Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period.
The following AA (R6) batteries cannot be used.
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 humidiers. In sandy or dusty environments. Near ammable 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 res. Do not push or pull severely on the lens. Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the batteries. 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 button to make sure that it is operating normally. Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the cameras manual.
Batteries whose bodies are only partially or not at all covered by an insulating sheet.

WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED
The customer must transfer any image or other data saved on a Product to another image or data storage medium and/or remove any lm from the Product prior to sending the Product to Olympus for service. IN NO EVENT SHALL OLYMPUS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SAVING, KEEPING OR MAINTAINING ANY IMAGE OR DATA SAVED ON A PRODUCT RECEIVED BY IT FOR SERVICE, OR ON ANY FILM CONTAINED WITHIN A PRODUCT RECEIVED BY IT FOR SERVICE, NOR SHALL OLYMPUS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES IN THE EVENT ANY IMAGE OR DATA IS LOST OR IMPAIRED WHILE SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOSS OF USE), WHETHER OR NOT OLYMPUS SHALL BE OR SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH POTENTIAL LOSS OR IMPAIRMENT. Package the Product carefully using ample padding material to prevent damage in transit and either deliver it to the Authorized Olympus Dealer that sold you the Product or ship it postage prepaid and insured to any of our Olympus Service Centers. When returning Products for service, your package should include the following:
1 Sales receipt showing date and place of purchase. 2 Copy of this limited warranty bearing the Product serial number corresponding to the serial number on the Product (unless it is a model on which Olympus does not place and record serial numbers). 3 A detailed description of the problem. 4 Sample prints, negatives, digital prints (or les on disk) if available and related to the problem.
When service is completed, the Product will be returned to you postage prepaid.
WHERE TO SEND PRODUCT FOR SERVICE
See WORLDWIDE WARRANTY for the nearest service center.
INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY SERVICE
International warranty service is available under this warranty.

For customers in Europe

CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. CE mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe. This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product. This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin Directive 2006/66/EC Annex II] indicates separate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries. Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste batteries.