Olympus Camedia D-450ZOOM User manual

D-450ZOOM
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Digital Camera Instructions
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.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the product.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN, ANY LIQUID OR
MOISTURE.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5. Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments — Attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer may be hazardous and/or cause
damage to the product. Do not use these attachments.
7. Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near
water — for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or
rain.
8. Accessories — Do not place this product on an unstable
stand, tripod, bracket, table, or cart. The product may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. Use only with a tripod, stand, or
bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

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9. Power Sources — This product should be operated only
from the type of power source indicated on the label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
10. Grounding or Polarization — This product,when used
with an optional AC adapter, may be equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
11. Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should
be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
product.
12. Lightning — For added protection for this product when
used with an optional AC adapter during a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods
of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightning and power-line surges.

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13. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
14. Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any
kind into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
15. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
16. Damage Requiring Service — If using the optional AC
adapter, unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the product.
b) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
c) If the product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its
normal operation.
d) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
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e) When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance — this indicates a need for service.
17. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which
have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
18. Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product is in
proper operating condition.
19. Heat — The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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 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.

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However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in 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:
•Reorient 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 included RS-232C serial cable should be used to
connect the camera to a personal computer (PC).
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: D-450ZOOM
Trade Name: OLYMPUS
Responsible party: Olympus America Inc.
Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville,
New York 11747-3157 U.S.A.
Telephone number: 516-844-5000
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.

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This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of
the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
WARNING
•Keep the batteries away from children.
• If a battery is swallowed, see a doctor immediately.
•Dispose of used lithium batteries promptly, in a safe
manner that complies with all applicable laws.
•The lithium battery may present the risk of fire or
chemical burn if mishandled.
•Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F
(100°C) or dispose of in a fire.
•Before use, wipe the battery clean with a dry soft cloth
to assure good contact.
•Never use metallic tweezers to hold the battery, and
never short circuit the (+) and (–) sides of the battery.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
All other brand names and product names are registered.

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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 are in doubt 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 the prior permission of
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 unit.
●Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding
any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit
lawfully which are caused by erasing the picture data.
●Olympus reserves all rights to this manual.

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FOR SAFE USE
Thank you for purchasing the Olympus digital camera.
Before you start to use your new camera, please read
these instructions carefully to obtain optimum
performance and a longer service life from the unit. Be
sure to retain this manual for future reference.
Warning: Ignoring this Warning mark and
operating this product incorrectly may
lead to serious injury or death.
Caution: Ignoring this Caution mark and
operating this product incorrectly may
lead to injury.
WARNING
1. NEVER TRY TO USE THE FLASH WHEN TAKING
PICTURES OF PEOPLE (ESPECIALLY INFANTS) AT
CLOSE RANGE. THE CAMERA’S FLASH MAY
DAMAGE THE SUBJECT’S EYES AT CLOSE RANGE.
DO NOT TAKE PICTURES OF CHILDREN FROM A
DISTANCE OF LESS THAN THREE FEET.

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2. DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA DIRECTLY AT THE SUN
OR OTHER EXTREMELY BRIGHT OBJECTS. THIS MAY
DAMAGE YOUR EYES.
3. DO NOT USE THIS CAMERA IN THE VICINITY OF
FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE GAS.
4. DO NOT LEAVE THIS CAMERA WITHIN THE REACH
OF INFANTS OR CHILDREN.
•THE CHILD MIGHT PUT THE STRAP AROUND HIS
OR HER NECK. THIS COULD CAUSE
STRANGULATION OR CHOKING.
•THE CHILD MIGHT SWALLOW BATTERIES OR
SMALL ATTACHMENTS. IF THIS HAPPENS,
CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
•THE CHILD MIGHT ACTIVATE THE FLASH FROM
TOO CLOSE AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO HIS OR HER
EYES.
•THE CHILD MIGHT DAMAGE THE CAMERA.
5. BATTERY FLUID MAY LEAK, GENERATING HEAT AND
POSSIBLY CAUSING A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
• DO NOT USE NON-RECOMMENDED BATTERIES.
•DO NOT THROW BATTERIES INTO A FIRE, OR
EXPOSE TO HEAT.
•DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE UNIT WITH BATTERIES
INSIDE.
•DO NOT USE NEW BATTERIES AND OLD
BATTERIES TOGETHER. DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT
TYPES OF BATTERIES OR DIFFERENT
MANUFACTURERS’ BATTERIES.

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•DO NOT CHARGE ALKALINE AND LITHIUM
BATTERIES. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO CHARGE
THESE TYPES OF BATTERIES.
•KEEP UNLOADED BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH
OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN. IF AN INFANT OR
CHILD SWALLOWS THE BATTERIES, CONTACT A
PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
•DO NOT LOAD THE BATTERIES IN THE OPPOSITE
DIRECTION TO THAT SHOWN IN THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
6. DO NOT STORE THE CAMERA IN HUMID OR DUSTY
PLACES. THIS MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK.
7. DO NOT COVER THE FLASH WITH YOUR HAND
DURING OPERATION. DO NOT TOUCH THE FLASH
AFTER FIRING IT CONTINUOUSLY. YOU MAY GET
BURNED.
8. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET
WATER INSIDE IT, UNLOAD THE BATTERIES
IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST
OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. LEAVING BATTERIES
IN A WET CAMERA MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK.

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CAUTION
1. IF YOU NOTICE AN UNUSUAL SMELL, NOISE, OR
SMOKE EMITTING FROM THIS CAMERA, UNLOAD
THE BATTERIES CAREFULLY TO AVOID BEING
BURNED. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS
SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY.
2. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THIS CAMERA.
IT CONTAINS HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUITRY THAT MAY
CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY.
3. UNLOAD THE BATTERIES WHEN NOT USING THE
CAMERA FOR LONG PERIODS. BATTERY HEAT
GENERATION OR FLUID LEAK MAY CAUSE A FIRE
OR INJURY.
4. DO NOT USE THE CAMERA IF THE BATTERY FLUID
HAS LEAKED. LEAKED BATTERY FLUID MAY CAUSE
A FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. CONTACT YOUR
NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE
CENTER.
5. DO NOT OPERATE THE CAMERA WITH WET HANDS
AS YOU MAY GET AN ELECTRIC SHOCK.
6. DO NOT STORE THE CAMERA IN ANY PLACE
EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. THIS MAY WEAKEN
THE PARTS OR CAUSE A FIRE.

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CARE AND STORAGE
HANDLING
nDo not use or store the camera in places exposed to
direct sunlight (e.g. a beach in summer), excessive
heat, humidity, extreme variations of temperature and
humidity, sand or dust, excessive moisture, or
vibrations (e.g. in a car).
nDo not use or store the camera near a heater, cooler,
or humidifier, or near a fire, magnetic fields, or volatile
materials.
nDo not shake the camera or subject it to shocks.
nDo not leave the camera with its lens pointing towards
direct sunlight. This will damage the lens.
nDo not leave the camera unused for a long period of
time. This may cause battery leakage and can lead to
problems including the growth of mold in the camera.
Before using, press the Shutter release button to
check operation.
nDo not turn the camera when it is mounted on a
tripod. Turn the tripod head instead.
nDo not touch any of the camera’s internal parts.
nDo not use the flash for extended periods as this can
cause the flash to become excessively hot. Do not
touch the flash when it is hot.
nDo not improperly open or modify the camera, as it
may result in a shock or injury.

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BATTERY HANDLING
nThis camera uses four AA alkaline batteries, AA nickel
metal hydride batteries, AA lithium batteries or AA
NiCd batteries. (Olympus brand AA nickel metal
hydride batteries are recommended.)
nDo not use AA manganese batteries. Besides
shortening battery life, manganese batteries may
overheat and damage the camera.
nUse the batteries correctly. Incorrect use of batteries
can cause fluid leak, heat generation, or other
damage. When replacing batteries, be sure to load
them correctly.
nThe batteries may be temporarily disabled when
exposed to cold temperatures. Try to keep the camera
and batteries warm when using the camera in a cold
environment. Batteries that are weak in cold
temperatures will be restored under normal
temperatures.
nSweat, oil, and so on, can prevent a battery’s
terminals from making electrical contact. To avoid
this, wipe both terminals before loading the battery.
nKeep spare batteries on hand when going on a long
trip. New batteries may be difficult or impossible to
obtain abroad.
nWhen using nickel metal hydride batteries or NiCd
batteries, make sure to charge them fully with the
correct battery charger.
nRead instructions carefully before handling nickel
metal hydride batteries or NiCd batteries.

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CHECK THE CONTENTS
Camera
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Strap
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Video cable
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RS-232C PC serial cable
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Conversion connector for Macintosh
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AA (R6) alkaline batteries (4 pieces)
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Options
•SmartMedia card 8MB/16MB/32MB
•Special function 4MB SmartMedia cards
•PCMCIA adapter for SmartMedia card
•FlashPath 3.5" floppydisk adapter for SmartMedia card
•NiMH rechargeable batteries and charger
•AC adapter
•Soft vinyl case
•P-300/P-330 photo printer

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SmartMedia
(SSFDC-8MB) Static-free case
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Index labels
(2 pieces)
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Instructions
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Write-protect adhesive seals
(4 pieces)
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Instructions / Warranty card /
Registration card
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Software CD’s
(containing software)
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MAIN FEATURES
nThe 1,310,000-pixel CCD delivers the highest picture
quality in its class.
nThe Olympus high-resolution 3X optical zoom lens
plus the Digital Tele mode* make possible photographs
equivalent to 6X zoom.
nBuilt-in buffer memory dramatically reduces the
recording time.
nA wide-angle TFT LCD monitor is used for the first time
in a digital camera.
nA removable SmartMedia (SSFDC) memory card (with
Panorama function) is provided.
nWith the provided Video output connector (NTSC),
pictures can be viewed on a TV.**
nDirect printing available via the optional Olympus
printer P-300/P-330, allowing you to print out images
whenever you need them in any quantity.
* Available only in the Standard Quality mode.
** Not available with the PAL system.
Important
g“Note” indicates information you should be aware of.
gActual product may differ slightly from that shown in
illustrations.

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PREPARATION
Names and functions of parts ..................................40
Using the strap.........................................................50
Loading the batteries................................................52
Using the AC adapter (optional)...............................54
Inserting SmartMedia card.......................................58
TAKING PICTURES
Turning on the power ...............................................60
Checking the batteries .............................................62
Checking the number of storable pictures................64
Points to remember..................................................68
Taking pictures.........................................................72
Working range..........................................................82
Using the focus lock.................................................84
Autofocus.................................................................86
Quick focus ..............................................................88
Zoom........................................................................90
Selftimer .............................................................90
Using the flash modes..............................................92
Auto-Flash................................................................96
Red-Eye Reducing Flash....................................98
Fill-In Flash (forced activation) .........................100
Slow shutter synchronization mode..........102
Off (flash override)............................................104
Function button.................................................106
Sequence mode...............................................108
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Macro mode......................................................110
Digital Tele mode....................................................110
Panorama mode.....................................................112
Menu .................................................................114
Exposure compensation....................................116
Spot metering mode ..........................................118
Selecting the recording mode ................................120
White balance ........................................................122
ISO.........................................................................124
File number............................................................126
Setting the beep sound..........................................128
DISPLAYING PICTURES ON THE LCD MONITOR
Turning on the LCD monitor...................................130
Quick view..............................................................132
Displaying pictures.................................................132
Index-Display mode...........................................134
Close-Up display ...............................................136
Function button..................................................138
Slide-Show mode...................................................140
Protection...........................................................142
One-Frame erase...................................................144
Connecting to a television......................................146
Menu.................................................................148
All-Frame erase......................................................150
File number display................................................152
Date print................................................................154
Adjusting the date and time....................................156
Card format............................................................158