Olympus FE-250/X-800 User manual

DIGITAL CAMERA
Instruction
Manual
Getting to know your
camera better
Quick Start Guide
Get started using your
camera right away.
Button operations
Menu operations
Printing pictures
Using OLYMPUS Master
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in a safe place for future reference.
(We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important
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Appendix
FE-250/X-800
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Contents
Test out the functions of the camera
buttons by following along with the
illustrations.
Learn how to print pictures you have
taken.
Learn how to transfer and save
pictures to a computer.
Find out more about camera
operations and how to take better
pictures.
Read about convenient functions and
safety precautions on how to use your
camera more effectively.
Learn about the menus that control the
functions and settings for basic
operation.
Button operations
Menu operations
Printing pictures
Getting to know your camera
better
Appendix
P. 10
P. 16
P. 30
P. 46
P. 56
Using OLYMPUS Master
P. 38
Quick Start Guide
P. 3
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Quick Start Guide
EN 3
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: Instruction Manual (this manual) and the Warranty Card.
Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
Attach the strap
Quick Start Guide
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Quick Start Guide
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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 “Inserting and removing the card”
(P. 58).
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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Quick Start Guide
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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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Quick Start Guide
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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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Quick Start Guide
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
]
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HQ
HQ
3264
3264
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2448
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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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100-0004
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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Button operations
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Button operations
Shooting still pictures
Set the mode dial to a setting other than n, and lightly press the shutter button
(halfway). When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp lights up
(focus lock), and the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed (only when
the mode dial is set to h, h). Now press the shutter button all the way
(completely) to shoot a picture.
Locking the focus and then composing the shot
(focus lock)
Compose your picture with the focus locked, and then
completely press the shutter button to shoot a picture.
• When the green lamp blinks, the focus is not
adjusted properly. Try locking the focus again.
Recording movies
Set the mode dial to n, and lightly press the shutter button to lock the focus, and
then press the shutter button completely to start recording. Press the shutter
button again to stop recording.
obutton Turning the camera on and off
Power on: Camera turns on in shooting mode.
• Lens extends
• Monitor turns on
Shutter button Shooting pictures/movies
[IN
IN
]
44
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HQ
HQ
3264
3264
×2448
2448
Shooting mode
Self-timer
Flash mode
Macro mode
3
1 2
4
bc
5
8
9
0
a
6
7
d
1
2
HQ
HQ
3264
3264
×2448
2448
[IN
IN
]
44
[ ]
1/1000
1/1000
F2.8
F2.8
Green lamp
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