Olympus CAMEDIA C-2100 Ultra Zoom User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
C-2100 Ultra Zoom
DIGITAL CAMERA
nBefore using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct
use.
nWe recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your
camera before taking important photographs.
1 GETTING STARTED
2 BASIC FUNCTIONS
3 SHOOTING FOR SPECIAL
SITUATIONS
4 USING YOUR CAMERA’S
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
5 ADVANCED RECORDING/
DISPLAY TECHNIQUES
6 PRINT SETTINGS
7 TRANSFERRING PICTURES
TO A COMPUTER
8 MISCELLANEOUS

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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.
Legal and other notices
•All contents of this publication are subject to change without notice.
•Although the contents of this publication have been carefully checked to
avoid errors, some may still occur. If you have a question about any points,
or find mistakes or omissions, please contact us.
•No part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted except for
personal use without prior written permission from Olympus.
•Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or
benefit expected by using this unit lawfully, or any request from a third
person, which are caused by the inappropriate use of this product.
•Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or
any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing
picture data.
•Olympus reserves all rights to this manual.
Radio and Television Interference
Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may
void the user’s 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.
Only the RS-232C serial cable or USB cable should be used to connect the
camera to a personal computer (PC).

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Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: C-2100 Ultra Zoom
Trade Name: OLYMPUS
Responsible Party: Olympus America Inc.
Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157
U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 631-844-5000
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, and
(2)This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Trademarks
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Macintosh™is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
All other brand names and product names are trademarks of their respective
owners.
The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the
“Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF” standards stipulated by the
Japan Electronics Industry Development Association (JEIDA).

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CONTENTS
Legal and other notices ..........................................2
Radio and television interference ...........................2
Trademarks ...........................................................3
Important safety instructions................................11
Handling batteries 14
Handling the Camera 17
Camera care and storage 18
Selecting batteries for your camera 19
LCD display and backlight 20
Main features ......................................................21
Package contents .................................................23
Names of parts ....................................................25
Camera 25
Control panel indications 27
Viewfinder/Monitor indications
(Picture information) 28
1 GETTING STARTED 31
Attaching the strap...............................................32
Loading the batteries ...........................................33
Service life of NiMH battery 36
Using the AC power adapter (Optional) 37
Inserting and ejecting SmartMedia .......................39
Insert the SmartMedia card 40
Ejecting the SmartMedia card 41
Formatting new SmartMedia cards.......................42
Preparing the card for writing data -
Formatting 42
Setting the mode dial ...........................................44
How to use the menu ...........................................45
Record mode menu list.........................................48
Still picture record menu 48
MOVIE picture record menu 50

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Display mode menu list........................................52
Display menu 52
Setting the date and time .....................................54
How to use this instruction manual ......................56
2 BASIC FUNCTIONS 57
Turn the power on................................................58
Confirming the displays .......................................60
Checking the batteries 60
Checking the card 61
Checking the number of storable pictures left 62
Number of storable pictures left 63
Adjusting the diopter............................................64
How to use the viewfinder/monitor ...............65
Holding the camera..............................................66
Taking pictures.....................................................67
Proper shutter release 67
Taking a still picture 68
Recording movies 70
Zoom...................................................................71
Using the flash - Auto flash ..................................72
Confirming recorded pictures - Quick view ...........73
Displaying still pictures 73
Displaying movies 74
Displaying on TV..................................................76
Erasing Images ................................................77
Single frame erasure 77
All-frame erasure 78
Protection ......................................................79
Turning off the power ..........................................80

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CONTENTS (Cont.)
3 SHOOTING FOR SPECIAL SITUATIONS 81
Taking pictures under different conditions ............82
Taking portrait pictures 82
Taking pictures of moving subjects 82
Taking pictures focusing on both subject and
the background 83
Taking close-up pictures 83
Taking night scenes 84
Taking a picture of a moving object at night 85
Using the scene program (S-Prg) mode.................86
Aperture priority mode ........................................87
Shutter priority mode...........................................88
Manual mode ......................................................89
Macro mode ...................................................90
4 USING YOUR CAMERA'S ADVANCED
FUNCTIONS 91
Recording – range/focus ......................................92
Subjects that are difficult to focus on 92
Focus lock 93
Setting the focus manually –
Manual focus 94
Focusing instantly – FULL TIME AF 95
Selecting the focus range – AF MODE 96
Compensating for image blur –
Stabilization system 97
Using the 27X zoom – DIGITAL ZOOM 98
Recording – brightness/exposure .........................99
Compensating for lighting conditionss –
Exposure compensation 99
Selecting the area of the brightness for
metering – Metering mode 100
Changing ISO 101
Recording images sequentially with different
exposures – Auto bracket 102

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Recording – color/image quality.........................104
Setting the record mode TIFF SHQ HQ SQ 104
Recording – using the flash.................................106
Flash mode 106
Red-eye reduction flash ,
Fill-in flash (forced activation) ,
Off (flash override) 107
Correcting the amount of light produced by
the flash – Flash intensity control 109
Selecting the flash light emission timing
– Slow synchronization flash mode 110
Using an external flash 112
Taking pictures using both the main
flash and the FL-40 external flash 112
Taking pictures using the FL-40
external flash by itself 114
Taking pictures with commercially available
external flashes 115
Usable commercially available external
flashes 116
Recording – others .............................................117
Taking pictures in sequence
– Sequential mode 117
Sequential shooting/
AF sequential shooting 118
Using the self-timer 119
Taking pictures using the remote control 120
Recording sound when taking a picture -
sound record 122
Display – checking recorded pictures ..................124
Displaying a single image -
single image display 124
Displaying multiple pictures at one time -
index display 125
Close-up display 126
Slide-show 127

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CONTENTS (Cont.)
5 ADVANCED RECORDING/DISPLAY
TECHNIQUES 129
Recording – brightness/exposure .......................130
Locking the exposure ~ AE lock 130
Metering the average brightness ~
Multi-Metering 132
Recording – color/image quality.........................134
Adjusting the color ~ White Balance 134
Recording – others .............................................135
Taking panorama pictures ~ Function Card 135
Special Effects ~ Function Shooting 137
Display – checking pictures after shooting ..........138
Rotating and checking vertically oriented
pictures 138
Display – processing pictures..............................139
Add sound memo to still pictures 139
Processing movies ~ Function Display 140
Making an index 140
Movie editing 142
Function settings for easier camera
operation – Mode setup......................................144
Mode setting menu table 144
How to use the mode setting menu screen 145
Resetting the camera's settings when turning
it off – All reset...................................................148
Resetting the camera's settings when turning
it on – All reset – Custom ....................................150
Still image sharpness ~ .................................152
Setting picture size for TIFF recording ~ TIFF........153
Picture size and quality in SQ mode/
Setting the picture quality ~ SQ ..........................154
Change the camera warning sound volume ~ ...156
Setting the focus illumination ~ AF illuminator ....157
Displaying the image during recording ~
Rec view ............................................................158

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Setting the times for power saving mode ~
Sleep .................................................................159
Selecting the file numbering system ~
File name ...........................................................160
About the file No. and folder No 160
The file No. and folder No. in each mode 160
Adjusting the brightness of the monitor ~ .......163
Selecting meters or feet as a measurement unit ~
m/ft...................................................................164
Setting the number of pictures to display in the
index ~ ..........................................................165
6 PRINT SETTINGS 167
About print settings............................................168
Printing all frames stored in a card ~
All-frame print reserve.......................................170
Printing selected frames ~
Single-frame print reserve..................................172
Printing an enlarged part of a picture ~
Trimming print reserve .......................................175
Resetting print reserve .......................................178
7 TRANSFERRING PICTURES TO A
COMPUTER 179
Methods of saving pictures on a computer .........180
Saving with the camera connected to
a computer 180
Saving directly from a card 181
Connecting directly to a computer by cable ........182
Cable connection 182
Computer Operating environment 183
Connecting to your personal computer 185
Saving pictures using CAMEDIA Master 188

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CONTENTS (Cont.)
CAMEDIA Master features...................................190
Making dark images bright 190
Correcting blurry images 190
Composing images with templates 191
8 MISCELLANEOUS 193
Troubleshooting .................................................194
Operating problems 194
Problems with images 198
User maintenance ..............................................201
After use 201
Cleaning the camera 201
Connectable devices ~ System chart ...................202
Error codes.........................................................203
Optional items ...................................................205
Compatibility of the picture data ........................205
Specification ......................................................206
Index ................................................................209

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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.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
A lightning flash with an arrowhead, enclosed in a triangle, alerts
you to the presence of uninsulated voltage points inside the
product which could cause a serious electrical shock.
An exclamation point enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important
operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation
provided with the product.
WARNING!
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY
ENVIRONMENT.
Important safety instructions

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Important safety instructions (cont.)
1 Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all
operating instructions.
2 Save These Instructions — Save all safety and operating
instructions for future reference.
3 Heed Warnings — Read carefully and follow all warning labels on
the product and all warnings described in the instructions.
4 Follow Instructions — Follow all instructions provided with this
product.
5 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.
6 Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product,
use only accessories recommended by Olympus.
7 Water and Moisture — Never use this product around water (near a
bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, or swimming pool).
8 Location — To avoid damage to the product and to avoid personal
injury, never place this product on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket,
table or cart. Mount only on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket. Follow
the instructions which describe how to safely mount the product, and
use only the mounting devices recommended by the manufacturer.
9 Power Sources — Connect this product only to the power source
described on the product label. If you are not sure about the type of
power supply in your home, consult your local power company.
Refer to your operating instructions for information on using the
product with batteries.
10 Grounding, Polarization — If this product can be used with an
optional AC adapter, the adapter may be equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug, a plug with one blade wider than the
other. This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the power outlet
only one way. If you cannot insert the plug into the wall outlet, pull it
out, reverse it, and then insert it again. If the plug still fails to fit,
contact an electrician and have the receptacle replaced.
11 Protecting the Power Cord — The power supply cord should be
routed so it will not be walked on. Never place a heavy object on
the power cord and never wrap the power cord around the leg of a
table or chair. Keep the areas around the power cord connection
points, at the power outlet and at the product connection, free of all
obstacles.

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12 Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using the optional AC
adapter, unplug the adapter power cord from the wall outlet
immediately. To avoid damage from unexpected power surges,
always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect
it from the camera when the camera is not in use.
13 Overloading — Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, power
strips, or other power connection points with too many plugs.
14 Foreign Objects, Spillage — To avoid personal injury from fire or
electrical shock from contact with internal high voltage points, never
insert a metal object into the product. Avoid using the product
where there is a danger of spillage.
15 Servicing — Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Attempting to
remove the covers or disassemble the product, could expose you to
dangerous high voltage points.
16 Damage Requiring Service — While using the optional AC adapter,
if you notice any of the conditions described below, unplug the AC
adapter from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel:
a) If liquid has been spilled, or any object has fallen into the
product.
b) If the product has been exposed to water.
c) If the product does not operate normally while following
operating instructions. Adjust only the controls described in the
operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls
could damage the product, requiring extensive repair work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
d) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
e) If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, this
indicates a need for servicing.
17 Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, make
sure that the service center uses only parts recommended by the
manufacturer to ensure that the replacement parts have the same
characteristics as the originals. Unauthorized substitution of parts
could cause a fire, electrical shock, or create other hazards.
18 Safety Check — Upon completion of servicing or repairs, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in good working condition.
19 Heat — Never use or store this product near a heat source such as
a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of equipment or
appliance which generates heat, including stereo amplifiers.

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Important safety instructions (cont.)
WARNING!
•Keep batteries away from children.
• If a child swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately.
• Dispose of lithium batteries promptly and safely in compliance with
local laws regarding the disposal of such items.
• To avoid causing a fire or minor burns, always handle lithium
batteries carefully.
• Never attempt to charge the lithium battery, disassemble it, heat it
above 212°F (100°C) or incinerate it.
• To ensure good contact, wipe the battery with a clean, dry cloth
before use.
• To avoid short circuiting the +/– sides of the battery, never handle a
lithium battery with a metal tool, tweezers, etc.
Handling Batteries
Follow these important guidelines to prevent the batteries from leaking,
overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shock or burns.
DANGER
1 When using NiMH batteries, use only Olympus brand NiMH
batteries and charger.
2 Never load batteries with their +/– terminals reversed. Never force
batteries into the battery compartment.
3 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, with
soldering, etc.
4 Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them
from coming into contact with any metal objects like jewelry, pins,
fasteners, etc.
Danger: If the product is used without observing the information
given under this symbol, serious injury or death may
result.
Warning: If the product is used without observing the information
given under this symbol, injury or death may result.
Caution: If the product is used without observing the information
given under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage
to the equipment, or the loss of valuable data may result.

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WARNING
1Keep batteries dry at all times. Never allow them to come into
contact with fresh water or salt water.
2 To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or
explosion:
• Use only batteries recommended for use with this product.
• Never heat batteries, incinerate them, or attempt to disassemble
them.
• Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and
uncharged batteries, batteries of different manufacture or capacity,
etc.).
• Never attempt to charge alkaline or lithium batteries.
• Load batteries carefully as described in the operating instructions.
Never reverse their polarity when loading.
• Do not use batteries if their body is not covered by the insulating
sheet or if the sheet is torn as it may cause fluid leak, fire, or
injury. Do not use these batteries even if they are sold in stores.
3 If NiMH batteries are not charged within the specified time, stop
charging them and do not use them.
4 Before loading, always inspect batteries carefully for leaks,
discoloration, warping, or any other abnormality.
5 Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child
accidentally swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately.
6 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.
7 Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera,
never insert anything (other than the recommended battery) into the
battery compartment.
5Never heat batteries or incinerate them.
6 Never attempt to connect a battery directly to a power outlet, or to a
cigarette lighter in a vehicle.
7 If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with
clear, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately.

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Important safety instructions (cont.)
CAUTION
1Olympus NiMH batteries are intended for use only with Olympus
digital cameras. Never use these batteries with any other device.
2 Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.
3 Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged
batteries, batteries of different manufacture or capacity, etc.).
4 Always charge sets of batteries (2 or 4) together.
5 Always charge NiMH batteries before using them for the first time, or
if they have not been used for a long period.
6 While the camera is not in use, always remove the batteries to
prevent accidental leakage which could damage the battery
compartment.
7 If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or in any other
way becomes abnormal during operation, stop using the camera
and consult your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center.
Continued use may result in fire or electric shock.
8 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.
9 Batteries may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor
burns, never remove them immediately after using the camera.

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Handling the Camera
WARNING
1 Use caution when taking flash pictures at close range. When you
fire the flash, you must be at least 3ft. away from the faces of your
subjects, especially when taking pictures of infants and small
children. Firing the flash too close to the subject's eyes could cause
a momentary loss of vision.
2 To avoid damaging your eyes, never aim the camera directly into the
sun, or any other extremely bright light source.
3 To avoid causing a fire or explosion, never use the camera near
flammable or explosive gases.
4 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 a battery or small part.
• Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or into the eyes of
another child.
5 To avoid the hazards of fire or electrical shock, store the camera in a
cool, dry location where it will not be subjected to high humidity or
dust.
6 To avoid minor burns, never cover the flash with your hand when it
is fired. Never touch the flash unit after continuous use. The flash
unit becomes very hot during continuous operation.
7 If the camera is accidentally dropped in water, or if liquid is spilled
into the camera, stop using the camera, allow the camera to dry,
and then remove the batteries. Contact the nearest Olympus
authorized service center.

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Important safety instructions (cont.)
CAUTION
1During operation of the camera, if you notice any unusual odors,
noise, or smoke around the camera, immediately switch the camera
off, disconnect the optional AC adapter (if it is connected), and allow
the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool. Take
the camera outdoors, away from flammable objects, and carefully
remove the batteries to avoid burning your hands. Contact the
nearest Olympus service center immediately.
2 Never attempt to disassemble the camera. The internal circuits
contain high voltage points which could cause serious burns or
electrical shock.
3 To avoid dangerous electrical shock, never hold or operate the
camera with wet hands.
4 To avoid damaging the camera or causing a fire, never expose the
camera to excessive heat.
CAUTION
Camera Care and Storage
•Never store or use the camera for long periods in locations subject to
direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme variation in temperature, or
strong shocks and constant vibration. Protect the camera at all times
from dust and sand.
• Never store the camera near any type of appliance or equipment
which generates high temperatures, low temperatures, high or low
humidity, or a strong magnetic field. Never use the camera in a factory
or laboratory where flammable gases are present.
• Never shake the camera or subject it to shock or strong vibration.
• To avoid damaging its precision lens, never leave the camera pointing
directly into the sun.
• 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
pressing the shutter release button to make sure that it is operating
normally.
• When the camera is mounted on a tripod, adjust the tripod head to re-
position the camera; do not twist the camera.
• Never touch the flash after it has been fired. Avoid using the flash for
extended periods. Allow it to cool occasionally between shots.
• To avoid injury from electrical shock, never attempt to disassemble or
modify the camera in any way.

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CAUTION
Selecting Batteries for Your Camera
• This camera can use four AA NiMH batteries, four AAAlkaline
batteries, four AA lithium batteries, four AA NiCd batteries, or two CR-
V3 lithium battery packs. Use of Olympus brand batteries is strongly
recommended.
• Alkaline battery performance is limited, especially at low
temperatures. Using NiMH batteries is recommended.
•AA manganese batteries cannot be used with this camera.
• Always follow the battery recommendations and loading instructions.
Incorrectly loading the batteries could cause the batteries to leak or
overheating.
• When using the camera on battery power at low temperatures, try to
keep the camera and extra batteries as warm as possible. Batteries
which run down at low temperatures may be restored after they are
warmed at ambient temperature.
• Perspiration or oil from your hands on the battery contacts could
prevent them from operating. Before loading batteries, wipe the
terminals with a dry, clean cloth.
• Before going on a long trip, especially before traveling abroad,
purchase an ample supply of extra batteries. The recommended
batteries may be difficult to obtain while traveling.
• Always recharge NiMH or NiCd batteries with a charger
recommended for use with these batteries.
• Before using NiMH or NiCd batteries, always read the instructions
provided with purchase of these batteries.
• To avoid personal injury or damage to the camera, always inspect
batteries before loading. If you notice leaking, damage to the battery
cover or insulation, discoloration, warping or any other abnormality do
not use the batteries.
• Recommended temperature ranges for NiMH batteries:
Operation..................................... 32° ~ 104°F
Charge......................................... 32° ~ 104°F
Storage........................................ –4° ~ 86°F
• Using, charging, or storing the batteries outside these ranges could
shorten battery life or affect battery performance. Always unload the
batteries from the camera before storing the camera and batteries for
a long period.

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NOTES
LCD Display and Backlight
●Do not point the viewfinder towards strong light like the sun, as this may
damage interior of the viewfinder.
●The backlight built into the monitor and control panel has a limited service
life. When the monitor gets dark and jittery, consult your nearest Olympus
dealer.
●In places subject to low temperatures, the backlight may take a long time to
turn on or its color may change temporarily. When using the camera in
extremely cold places, it is a good idea to occasionally place it in warm
place. A backlight exhibiting poor performance due to low temperatures will
recover in normal temperatures.
●Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become vague,
resulting in a Display mode failure or damage to the monitor.
●When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the edges may appear
zigzagged on the monitor. This is not a malfunction; It will be less
noticeable in Display mode.
●A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the monitor, but this is not a
malfunction.
●The LCD display is made with high-precision technology. However,
black spots or bright spots of light may appear constantly on the LCD
display. Due to its characteristics or the angle at which you are
viewing the monitor, the spot may not be uniform in color and
brightness. This is not a malfunction.
Important safety instructions (cont.)