Olympus FE 250 - Digital Camera - Compact Installation guide

Basic
Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
ENGLISH 2
FRANÇAIS 28
ESPAÑOL 54
DEUTSCH 80
FE-250/X-800
РУССКИЙ 106
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Table of Contents
Gather these items (box contents)................................................... 3
Attach the strap ..................................................................................... 3
Prepare the battery ............................................................................ 4
Turn the camera on............................................................................ 5
Set the date and time......................................................................... 6
About the date and time setting screen................................................. 6
Set the language ................................................................................ 8
Take a picture..................................................................................... 9
Review your pictures....................................................................... 10
Erase pictures ..................................................................................... 10
Basic operation................................................................................ 11
Shooting Mode Buttons ....................................................................... 11
Scene Modes ...................................................................................... 12
Macro Mode ........................................................................................ 12
Flash Modes........................................................................................ 13
Self-Timer............................................................................................ 13
Power Save Feature............................................................................ 13
Menus and settings ......................................................................... 14
Top Menu ............................................................................................ 14
Erase All Pictures ................................................................................ 14
Connecting the camera ................................................................... 15
Playback on a TV ................................................................................ 15
Direct Printing (PictBridge) .................................................................. 16
Transfer images ............................................................................... 17
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 on the LCD screen and illustrations of the camera used in this
manual may differ from the actual product.
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Gather these items (box contents)
Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
Digital Camera Strap Lithium Ion Battery
(LI-42B)
Battery Charger
(LI-40C)
USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master
CD-ROM
Items not shown: Advanced Manual (CD-ROM), Basic Manual (this manual),
and the Warranty Card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
Attach the strap
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Prepare the battery
a. Charge the battery.
Battery comes partially charged.
b. Insert the battery into the camera.
With this camera, you can take pictures without inserting the optional
xD-Picture Card™ (hereinafter referred to as “the card”). For details
on inserting the card, please refer to the Advanced Manual.
1
Red light on: Charging
Light off: Charging complete
(Charging time: Approx. 300
minutes)
AC Wall
Outlet
Power Cable
Battery
Charger
Lithium Ion
Battery
3
W
2Charging Indicator
Battery lock knob
To remove the battery, press the
battery lock knob in the direction
of the arrow.
3
1
2
45
Insert the battery in the direction
indicated by the mark.
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Turn the camera on
This explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode.
a. Set the mode dial to h.
Still picture shooting modes
b. Press the obutton.
To turn off the camera, press the obutton once again.
hFor normal shooting.
hThis function reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject, or camera
shake when taking pictures.
BSuitable for taking pictures of people.
ESuitable for taking pictures of a landscape.
MSuitable for taking pictures of people at night.
fSelect from 10 available scene modes, according to the shooting conditions.
RUse the shooting guide displayed on the screen to shoot pictures according
to the situation.
When shooting movies
When shooting still
pictures
obutton
MENU
TIME
TIME
DMY
----
----
.--.-- --:--
.--.-- --:--
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
This screen is
displayed if the date
and time are not set.
O
N
YX
Hint
The directions of the arrow pad is indicated with
ONXY in the supplied instruction manual.
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Set the date and time
a. Press the OF/<and NYbuttons to select [Y].
• The first two digits of the year are fixed.
b. Press the Y#button.
c. Press the OF/<and NY
buttons to select [M].
About the date and time setting screen
MENU
TIME
TIME
DMY
----
----
.--.-- --:--
.--.-- --:--
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
Y-M-D
Cancels the setting
Hour
Date formats (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y)
Minute
OF/<button
NYbutton
MENU
2007
2007
.--.-- --:--
.--.-- --:--
TIME
TIME
DMY
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
Y#button
MENU
2007
2007
. 02
02
.-- --:--
.-- --:--
TIME
TIME
DMY
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
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d. Press the Y#button.
e. Press the OF/<and NY
buttons to select [D].
f. Press the Y#button.
g. Press the OF/<and NY
buttons to select the hours and
minutes.
• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.
h. Press the Y#button.
i. Press the OF/<and NY
buttons to select [Y/M/D].
j. After all settings have been set, press .
• For a more accurate setting, press when the time signal hits 00
seconds.
MENU
2007
2007
. 02
02
. 10
10
--:--
--:--
TIME
TIME
DMY
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
MENU
OK
2007
2007
. 02
02
. 10
10
12
12
: 30
30
TIME
TIME
DMY
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
SET
MENU
OK
2007
2007
. 02
02
. 10
10
12
12
: 30
30
SET
TIME
TIME
DMY
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
CANCEL
button
[IN
IN
]
44
[ ]
HQ
HQ
3264
3264
×2448
2448
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Set the language
a. Press the mbutton to display the top menu.
b. Press the Y#button to select
[SETUP], and press .
c. Press the OF/<and NY
buttons to select [W], and
press .
d. Press the arrow pad (ONXY)
to select a language, and press
.
• You can add other languages to your camera
with the provided OLYMPUS Master software.
Please refer to the Advanced Manual.
mbutton
OK
MENU
RESET
SILENT
MODE
SET
EXIT
SETUP
RESET
SILENT
MODE
SETUPSETUP
CAMERA
CAMERA
MENU
MENU
IMAGE
IMAGE
QUALITY
QUALITY
SCENE
SCENE
OK
MENU
RESET
SILENT
MODE
SET
EXIT
RESET
SILENT
MODE
CAMERA
CAMERA
MENU
MENU
IMAGE
IMAGE
QUALITY
QUALITY
SCENE
SCENE
SETUP
SETUPSETUP
OK
MENU
1
3
2
MEMORY FORMAT
NO
PIXEL MAPPING
ENGLISH
BACKUP
SETUP
SET
BACK
FRANCAIS
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
NEDERLANDS
ITALIANO
ENGLISH
W
OK
MENU
SET
BACK
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Take a picture
a. Hold the camera.
c. Shoot.
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
b. Focus.
Shutter Button
(Press
Halfway)
1/1000
1/1000
F2.8
F2.8
HQ
HQ
3264
3264
×2448
2448
[IN
IN
]
44
[ ]
When the focus and exposure
are locked, the green lamp lights
up, and the shutter speed and
aperture value are displayed.
Place this mark over
your subject.
The number of pictures
that can be taken is
displayed.
(Press
Completely)
Shutter Button
The card access lamp
blinks.
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Review your pictures
a. Press the qbutton.
a. Press the X&and Y#buttons to display the
picture you want to erase.
b. Press the Sbutton.
c. Press the OF/<button, select [YES], and press
.
12:30
12:30
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'07.02.10
100-0004
1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4
4
HQ
HQ
[IN
IN
]
3264
3264
×2448
2448
0.0
0.0
1/1000
1/1000
F2.8
F2.8
ISO 1600
ISO 1600
Arrow pad
Displays the next picture
Displays the previous picture
qbutton
Erase pictures
Sbutton
OK
MENU
[IN]
YES
NO
[IN]
SET
BACK
ERASE
OF/<button
button
OK
MENU
YES
NO
[IN]
SET
BACK
ERASE
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Basic operation
While in shooting mode, use these buttons for quick access to some of the more
commonly used features.
1Kbutton (Shooting)
Selects the shooting mode.
2qbutton (Playback)
Selects the playback mode.
3mbutton
Displays the top menu.
4Sbutton (Erase)
Selects the picture you want to erase in playback mode.
5Arrow pad (ONXY)
Selects scenes, playback pictures and menu items.
6X&button (Macro Mode)
Enables macro or super macro mode for taking close-up pictures.
7OF/<button (Exposure Compensation/Print)
While in shooting mode, press this button to adjust the exposure compensation
value, which affects picture brightness.
8Y#button (Flash Mode)
Selects from 4 flash modes - AUTO, !(Red-eye reduction), #(Fill-in flash), or
$(Flash off).
9button (OK/FUNC)
Confirms settings.
0NYbutton (Self-timer)
Sets the self-timer to take the shot approximately 12 seconds after the shutter
button is pressed.
Shooting Mode Buttons
1
2
34
7
6
0
8
5
9
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This function allows you to switch the f(scene mode) according to the
subject.
1Set the mode dial to f.
2Press O/Nto select the scene modes and press .
Shooting Scene Modes
&This mode lets you take pictures as close as 30 cm (11.8 in.) to your subject.
(at the widest angle)
%Use this mode to take pictures as close as 10 cm (4.0 in.) to your subject. In %
mode, the position of the zoom lens is fixed.
1Press the X&button repeatedly to select [&] or [%] and press .
•jSPORT • NINDOOR • WCANDLE
•R
SELF PORTRAIT •SSUNSET • XFIREWORKS
•PET • VCUISINE • dDOCUMENTS
•iAUCTION
Scene Modes
OK
MENU
1 SPORT
SETBACK
Mode Dial
O/N
button
Macro Mode
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1Press the Y#button repeatedly to select the flash mode and press .
2Press the shutter button halfway.
When the flash is set to fire, the #mark lights.
3Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
1Press the NYbutton to select [Y] and press .
2Press 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.
To save the battery power, the camera automatically enters sleep mode and
stops operating if not used for approximately 3 minutes. Operate the shutter
button or zoom lever to reactivate the camera.
If the camera is not operated for approximately 12 minutes after the camera
enters sleep mode, it automatically retracts the lens and turns off. To resume
operation, turn on the power again.
Icon Flash Mode Description
No
indication
Auto flash The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight
conditions.
!
Red-eye
reduction flash
The red-eye reduction flash mode significantly reduces
this phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing
the regular flash.
#Fill-in flash The flash fires regardless of the available light.
$Flash off The flash does not fire even in low light conditions.
Flash Modes
Self-Timer
Self-timer Lamp
Power Save Feature
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Menus and settings
1Press the mbutton to display the top menu on the monitor.
2Use the arrow pad (ONXY) to select menu items, and press to set
them.
IMAGE QUALITY
Sets image quality and resolution.
CAMERA MENU
Adjust various shooting settings.
RESET
Resets to the factory default settings.
SCENE
Select a scene according to the subject and shooting condition.
SILENT MODE
Mutes the operation sounds, warning sounds, shutter sound, etc… during
shooting and playback.
SETUP
Sets the date and time, language and other settings.
1Press the mbutton to display the top menu
in playback mode.
2Select [ERASE], [ALL ERASE], and press .
3Select [YES], and press .
All the pictures are erased.
Top Menu
mbutton
OK
MENU
RESET
SILENT
MODE
SET
EXIT
SETUP
RESET
SILENT
MODE
SETUPSETUP
CAMERA
CAMERA
MENU
MENU
IMAGE
IMAGE
QUALITY
QUALITY
SCENE
SCENE
Top menu in shooting
mode
Erase All Pictures
OK
MENU
[IN][IN]
SET
BACK
ALL ERASE
CAUTION ERASING ALL
YES
NO
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Connecting the camera
Use the AV cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your
TV. Both still pictures and movies can be played back.
1Make 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.
2Turn the TV on and set it to the video input mode.
For details on switching to video input, refer to your TV’s instruction manual.
3Turn the camera on and press the qbutton to select the playback mode.
The last picture taken is displayed on the TV. Use the arrow pad (ONXY) to select
the picture you want to display.
Playback on a TV
Connect to the TV’s
video input (yellow)
and audio input (white)
terminals.
AV cable (provided)
Multi-connector
Connector cover
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Using the provided USB cable, you may connect your camera directly to a
PictBridge compatible printer to make prints. You can print a picture with simple
operations.
1In playback mode, display the picture you want to print out on the monitor.
2Connect one end of the provided USB cable into the camera’s multi-
connector and the other end into the printer’s USB connector.
3Press the OF/<button.
Printing starts.
When you are finished, disconnect the USB cable
from the camera with the picture selection screen
displayed.
Direct Printing (PictBridge)
Multi-connector
USB cable
OF/<button
OK
PC / CUSTOM PRINT
EASY PRINT START
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Transfer images
a. Install the software
1Insert the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM.
2Windows: Click the “OLYMPUS Master 2”
button.
Macintosh: Double-click the “Setup” icon.
3Simply follow the on-screen instructions.
b. Connect the camera to the computer
1Connect the camera and computer using the USB cable (provided).
The monitor will turn on automatically.
2Select [PC] on the monitor, and press .
Your PC will now recognize your camera as a
removable storage drive.
USB cable
1
2
OK
USB
PC
EASY PRINT
CUSTOM PRINT
EXIT
SET
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c. Transfer images to the computer
1With the camera now connected, open OLYMPUS Master.
2Click “Transfer Images” on the browse
window, and then click “From Camera” .
3Simply follow the on-screen instructions.
Tips
• For more detailed information regarding camera setup and usage, please
refer to the camera’s “Advanced Manual” provided on CD-ROM.
• For additional assistance, refer to the “Help” file in the OLYMPUS Master
software.
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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, movies and
more!
(System Requirements
For the latest support information, visit the Olympus website
(http://www.olympus.com/)
OS Windows 2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/XP Professional/Vista
or Mac OS X (v10.3 or later)
CPU Pentium III 500 MHz/Power PC G3 500 MHz/Intel Core Solo/
Duo 1.5 GHz, or later
RAM 256 MB or more
Hard Disk 500 MB or more free space
Connection USB port/IEEE 1394 port
Monitor 1024 × 768 pixels resolution or more with minimum 65,536 colors
(Windows), 32,000 colors (Macintosh)
Other Internet Explorer 6 or later (Windows), Safari 1.0 or later,
QuickTime 6 or later (Macintosh)
Register your camera when you install OLYMPUS Master to activate your
warranty, receive notifications for software and camera firmware updates,
and more.
User Registration
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Specifications
(Camera
Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)
Recording system
Still pictures : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule
for Camera File system (DCF))
Applicable
standards
: Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT
Image Matching III, PictBridge
Sound with still : Wave format
Movie : AVI Motion JPEG
Memory : Internal memory
xD-Picture Card (16 MB – 2 GB) (Type H/M, Standard)
Number of effective
pixels
: 8,000,000 pixels
Image pickup device : 1/1.8" CCD (primary color filter),
8,300,000 pixels (gross)
Lens : Olympus lens 7.4 to 22.2 mm, f2.8 to 4.7
(equivalent to 35 to 105 mm on a 35 mm camera)
Photometric system : Digital ESP metering
Shutter speed : 4 to 1/1000 sec.
Shooting range : 0.3 m (1.0 ft.) to )(W), 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to )(T)
(normal/macro mode)
0.1 m (0.3 ft.) to )(super macro mode)
Monitor : 2.5" TFT color LCD display, 230,000 pixels
Outer connector : USB connector, A/V OUT jack (multi-connector)
Automatic calendar
system
: 2000 up to 2099
Operating environment
Temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation)/
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage)
Humidity : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage)
Power supply : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B/LI-40B)
Dimensions : 94 mm (W) × 56.5 mm (H) × 22.3 mm (D)
(3.7 × 2.2 × 0.8 in.)
(excluding protrusions)
Weight : 115 g (4 oz) without battery and card
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