Olympus FE-290 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
(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.
(We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.
(In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify
information contained in this manual.
(The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages
and may differ from the actual product.
Appendix
FE-290/X-825
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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 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. 11
P. 16
P. 27
P. 40
P. 48
Using OLYMPUS Master P. 33
Quick Start Guide P. 3
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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)
USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master 2
CD-ROM
Items not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card. Contents may vary
depending on purchase location.
Battery Charger
(LI-40C)
Attach the strap
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Prepare the camera
a. Charge the battery.
(Battery comes partially charged.
b. Insert the battery and the xD-Picture Card (optional) into the
camera.
2
1
3
Red light on: Charging
Light off: Charging complete
(Charging time: Approx. 5 hours)
AC Wall
Outlet
Power Cable
Battery
Charger
Lithium Ion Battery
W
Charging Indicator
1
2
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Prepare the camera
Quick Start Guide
(With this camera, you can take pictures without inserting the optional xD-
Picture Card™ (hereinafter referred to as “the card”). If you take pictures
without inserting the card, the pictures will be stored in the internal memory.
For details on the card, please refer to “The card” (P. 50).
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(Insert the battery by putting in
the marked side first, with
the Bmarks toward the end of
the camera, the Cmarks
toward the center of the
camera.
If you insert the battery incorrectly,
you may not be able to remove it. Do
not use force. Contact authorized
distributors/service centers.
Damage to the battery exterior
(scratches, etc.) may produce heat
or an explosion.
Battery lock knob
(To remove the battery, press the battery lock knob
in the direction of the arrow.
5
6
4
Notch Contact area
(Orient the card, and insert the card straight
in. Insert the card until it clicks into place.
(To remove the card, push the card all the
way in, release slowly, grasp the card and
remove it.
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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.
hThe camera determines the optimum settings for shooting pictures.
PThe camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed.
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.
fSelect from 11 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
o
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
Y
X
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 NYbuttons 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
. 12
12
.-- --:--
.-- --:--
TIME
TIME
DMY
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
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Set the date and time
Quick Start Guide
d. Press the Y#button.
e. Press the OF/<and NYbuttons to
select [D].
f. Press the Y#button.
g. Press the OF/<and NYbuttons 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 NYbuttons to
select [Y/M/D].
j. After all settings have been set, press H.
• For a more accurate setting, press Hwhen the time signal hits 00 seconds.
MENU
2007
2007
. 12
12
. 10
10
--:--
--:--
TIME
TIME
DMY
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
MENU
OK
2007
2007
. 12
12
. 10
10
12
12
: 30
30
TIME
TIME
DMY
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
SET
MENU
OK
2007
2007
. 12
12
. 10
10
12
12
: 30
30
SET
TIME
TIME
DMY
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
CANCEL
Hbutton HQ
HQ
3072
3072
×2304
2304
[IN
IN
]
44
[ ]
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Take a picture
a. Hold the camera.
c. Shoot.
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
b. Focus.
HQ
HQ
3072
3072
×
2304
2304
[IN
IN
]
44
[ ]
1/1000
1/1000
F2.7
F2.7
Shutter Button
(Press Halfway)
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.
HQ
HQ
3072
3072
×2304
2304
[IN
IN
]
44
[ ]
1/1000
1/1000
F2.7
F2.7
Shutter Button
(Press
Completely)
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 H.
Arrow pad
Displays the next image
Displays the previous image
qbutton
’07
07
. 12
12
. 10
10
12
12
:
40
40
ISO 400
ISO 400
1
100
100
-0001
0001
0.0
0.0
3072
3072
×2304
2304
HQ
HQ
1/1000
1/1000
F2.7
F2.7
Erase pictures
/Sbutton
OK
MENU
[IN]
YES
NO
[IN]
SET
BACK
ERASE
OF/<button
Hbutton
OK
MENU
YES
NO
[IN]
SET
BACK
ERASE
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