Olympus FE 250 - Digital Camera - Compact User manual

8.0 Megapixels The FE-250’s high-resolution CCD delivers superior image
quality for larger prints without sacrificing detail.
Easy-to-Use Digital photography made easy. Built-in Help Guides,
One-Touch Operations, Preset Scene Modes, and a large LCD are just a
few of the features that make using the FE-250 simple and fun.
Digital Image Stabilization (High ISO up to 3200) Freeze the action!
With high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds, you can capture
sharp, blur-free images, even if you or your subject is moving.
Bright Capture Technology Keep it bright even in low light! When
shooting or recording in low light, Bright Capture allows you to clearly
preview your shot on the LCD and capture brighter, more vivid images*
–without a flash.
2.5” High-Resolution LCD The large, bright LCD (230,000 pixels) provides
easy shooting and sharing of your images with friends and family.
3x Optical Zoom The precision-crafted OLYMPUS LENS delivers sharper,
clearer images and brings you closer to the action without taking a step.
12fps High-Speed Sequential Shooting Shoot fast-action sequences
like a pro! At the click of a button, you can take several shots in rapid
succession to capture every second of the action. With up to 12fps**
high-speed sequential shooting, you can freeze moments in time to get
the shot you want.
16 Shooting Modes including Movie with Sound Getting the best
shot has never been easier! Preset shooting modes optimize the camera’s
settings for any shooting situation to ensure you capture a great shot.
Select Scene Modes such as Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports,
Beach & Snow and more. Records TV-quality AVI movies with sound
(640x480/30fps) up to the capacity of your xD card†.
NEW! My Favorites Always keep your favorite memories with you!
This in-camera album allows you to store up to 9 of your favorite
images to share with friends and family anytime – using a minimal
amount of memory.
TruePic TURBOTM Image Processor Capture the moment with superior
image quality. This exclusive Olympus technology delivers truer colors
and quicker start-up, shot-to-shot and shutter release time so you
always get the best results.
*available in select scene modes
**in SQ modes only (3 megapixel) without a flash.
†using Olympus H-Type xD-Picture CardTM
Capture life in every light!
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0.8
Megapixel
Effective Zoom
Optical
3 x
Digital Image
StabilizationMode
Modes
Shooting
16
5.2
Color
LCD
”
Help
Guide
AVIMovie
WithAudio Battery
Rechargeable
Higher ISO sensitivity, faster shutter speeds, and a longer
working flash range allow you to capture low light back-
grounds and fast moving subjects clearly day or night.
Super High Sensitivity (up to 3200)
FE-250
Shoot fast-action sequences like a pro! At the click of a button,
you can take several shots in rapid succession that freeze
moments in time so you’re sure to get the perfect action shot.
High-Speed Sequential Shooting
Getting the best shot has never been easier! Preset shooting
modes, such as Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Movie and
more, optimize the camera’s settings to ensure you capture a
great shot.
16 Shooting Modes
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Imager: 8.0 Megapixel (effective), 8.3 Megapixel gross,
1/1.8” CCD (1.4cm)
Lens: 7.4 – 22.2mm (35 – 105mm equivalent in 35mm photography),
6lenses in 4 groups
Zoom: 3xOptical + 4x Digital (Seamless to 12x)
Aperture Range: f2.8 – f4.7
LCD: 2.5” (6.4cm) Color LCD, approx. 230,000 pixels
Focus System: Autofocus (CCD Contrast Detection, iESP, Single)
Focus Range: Normal Mode: (Wide) 23.6” (0.6m) – infinity
(Tele) 23.6” (0.6m) – infinity
Macro Mode: (Wide) 11.8” (0.3m) – infinity
(Tele) 19.7” (0.5m) – infinity
Super Macro Mode: 3.9” (0.1m) – infinity
Shutter Speed: Auto (1/1000 sec. – 4 sec.)
ISO (SOS: Standard
Output Sensitivity): Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 10000*
(*in SQ mode only)
White Balance: Auto (ESP)
Exposure Compensation: ±2EV steps in 1/3 EV steps
Recording Modes: Still Image: Exif 2.21, JPEG, PIM3
Movie Mode: AVI Motion JPEG with Audio
Adjustment Resolutions: 3,264 x 2,448, SHQ / HQ
2,048 x 1,536, SQ1
640 x 480, SQ2
1,920 x 1,080, 16:9
Shooting Modes: 16 Shooting Modes: Program Auto, Scene Presets
(Portrait, Landscape, Night & Portrait, Indoor, Candle,
Self-Portrait, Sunset, Sport, Fireworks, Cuisine,
Documents, Pet, Auction), Digital Image Stabilization
Mode & Movie
Panorama: Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with OLYMPUS
Master Software when using Olympus brand xD-Picture Card™
Sequential Shooting: 5fps up to 12 frames in SQ mode
Movie Mode: AVI Motion JPEG with Audio: 640x480/30fps (SHQ),
320x240/15fps (HQ)
Image Processing: TruePic TURBO™ Image Processor
Pixel Mapping: Automatic Pixel Mapping (APM) available via menu setting
Noise Reduction: Set automatically at shutter speeds of 0.5 seconds or longer
Image Playback: Still Image: Single, Index (4/9/16/25), Enlargement (up to
10x), Slideshow, My Favorites, Rotation
Movie: Normal, Reverse, Frame-By-Frame
Playback Edit Effects: Still Image: Resize (640x480, 320x240),
Direct Printing Options: PictBridgeTM,DPOF
Flash: Built-in
Flash Modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off
Flash Working Range: Wide: 0.98 ft. (0.3m) – 14.1 ft. (4.3m)
Tele: 1.6 ft. (0.5m) – 8.5 ft. (2.6m)
Self-Timer: 12 Seconds
Settings Memorization: On/Off (Hold changes/Reset to default settings)
Date/Time Calendar: Simultaneous recording into image data, automatic
up to 2099
Memory: 20MB internal memory
Removable Media Card: xD-Picture Card™ (Std/Type H/M- 16, 32, 64, 128, 256,
512MB, 1GB, or 2GB)
Outer Connectors: Multi-terminal (USB, Audio/Video Output)
Auto-Connect USB: 2.0 Full Speed (USB mass storage)
System Requirements: Auto-connect USB: Windows®98SE/ME/2000PRO/XP/VISTA
with USB port, Mac OS®9.0-9.2x/OS X 10.1-10.4 with USB
port. Software: Windows®2000PRO/XP/VISTA, Mac®10.3
and higher
Operating Environment: Operation: 32° – 104°F (0° – 40°C), 30% – 90% humidity
Storage: -4° – 140°F (-20° – 60°C), 10% – 90% humidity
Power Supply: Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery (LI-42B)
Size: 3.7” W x 2.2” H x 0.88” D (94mm x 56.5mm x 22.3mm)
Weight: 4.1oz. (115g) without batteries and media card
FE-250
Olympus Digital Still Cameras can be used with confidence wherever you go. They are backed by a one-
year repair warranty service thatis available worldwide. Please contact our service center or check the
Authorized Distributors list for service and applicable areas of service. May not be available in all areas.
Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
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D1384-0207
FE-250 Digital Camera
Wrist Strap
Quick Start Guide
Lithium-Ion Battery (LI-42B) & Charger (LI-40C)
USB Cable, Audio/Video Cable
OLYMPUS Master Software CD-ROM
Basic Manual and Adavanced Manual CD-ROM
Warranty Card
Package Contents
Available Accessories
Stock No. 225945
Specifications
200496 Metal Neck Strap
202059 CB-USB7 Digital Camera USB Cable
(Replacement)
202060 CB-AVC5 Audio/Video Cable
(Replacement)
202044 2-year Extended Digital Warranty
Olympus
xD-Picture CardTM
256MB
512MB
1GB
2GB
Slim Leather Case*
202085 Red
202086 Dk. Brown
202087 Black
MAUSB-200
xD-Picture Card
USB Reader/Writer
202049
FE/Stylus
Accessory Kit
(Soft Leather Case,
Metal Neck Strap,
and LI-42B
Rechargeable
Battery)
202057
LI-42B Rechargeable
Battery
202034
*Color options depend on model.