Olympus Stylus 730 Setup guide

Advanced
Manual
Menu operations
Button operations
Printing pictures
Using OLYMPUS Master
Getting to know your
camera better
Appendix
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.
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contained in this manual.
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DIGITAL CAMERA
Quick Start Guide
This manual will help you
get started using your
camera right away.
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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.
Menu operations can be performed
only in normal mode.
Button operations
Menu operations
Printing pictures
Getting to know your camera
better
Appendix
P. 11
P. 18
P. 38
P. 53
P. 63
Using OLYMPUS Master
P. 44
Quick Start Guide
P. 3

EN 3
Quick Start Guide
Gather these items (box contents)
Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
Digital Camera Strap LI-42B
Lithium Ion Battery
LI-40C Battery Charger USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master
Software CD-ROM
Items not shown: Advanced Manual (this manual), Basic Manual, and warranty card.
Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
Attach the strap
The strap can also be fed through strap
eyelet on the lower side.

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Quick Start Guide
Prepare the battery
a. Charge the battery
Battery comes partially charged.
b. Insert the battery in the camera
Charging Indicator
Light On (Red): Charging
Light Off: Charging complete
(Charging time: Approx. 5 hours)
AC Wall Outlet 2
1
Power Cable
Battery Charger
Lithium Ion Battery
3
1
2
3
To remove the battery,
slide the battery lock
knob in the direction of
the arrow.
3 Insert the battery with
the side down.
Battery lock knob

EN 5
Prepare the battery
Quick Start Guide
For details on inserting an optional xD-Picture Card™. (hereinafter
referred to as “the card”), please refer to “Inserting and removing the
card” (P. 64).
a. Press the obutton
To turn off the camera, press the obutton once again.
• When the date and time have
not yet been set, this screen
will appear.
4
Turn the camera on
oButton
MENU
CANCEL
X
Y/M/D
Y / M / D
Y
Y
MD
D
TIME
T I M E
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1
2
34
Hint
The directions of the arrow pad (1243) is indicated
with 1243 in the supplied instruction manual.

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Quick Start Guide
Set date and time
a. Press the 1Fbutton and the 2Ybutton to select [Y].
• The first two digits of the year are fixed.
b. Press the 3#button.
c. Press the 1Fbutton and the 2Ybut-
ton to select [M].
d. Press the 3#button.
About the date and time setting screen
MENU
CANCEL
X
Y/M/D
Y / M / D
Y
Y
MD
D
TIME
T I M E
----.--.-- --:--
----.--.-- --:--
Y-M-D (Year-Month-Day)
Exits a setting.
Minute
Date formats (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y)
Hour
2YButton
1FButton
CANCEL
MENU
2006
2006
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X
Y
Y
MD
D
TIME
T I M E
Y/M/D
Y / M / D
3#Button
2006
2006
. 11
11
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.-- --:--
CANCEL
MENU
X
Y
Y
MD
D
TIME
T I M E
Y/M/D
Y / M / D

EN 7
Set date and time
Quick Start Guide
e. Press the 1Fbutton and the 2Y
button to select [D].
f. Press the 3#button.
g. Press the 1Fbutton and the 2Ybut-
ton to select “hour”, “minute”.
• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.
h. Press the 3#button.
i. Press the 1Fbutton and the 2Ybut-
ton to select [Y/M/D].
j. After all items have been set, press the
button.
• For precise time setting, press the  button as the time signal strikes 00 seconds.
2006
2006
. 11
11
. 26
26
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--:--
CANCEL
MENU
X
Y
Y
MD
D
TIME
T I M E
Y/M/D
Y / M / D
CANCEL
MENU
OK
SET
2006
2006
. 11
11
. 26
26
12
12
: 30
30
X
Y
Y
MD
D
TIME
T I M E
Y/M/D
Y / M / D
CANCEL
MENU
OK
SET
2006
2006
. 11
11
. 26
26
12
12
: 30
30
X
Y/M/D
Y / M / D
Y
Y
MD
D
TIME
T I M E
Button
P
HQ
HQ
3072
3072
×2304
2304
[IN
IN
]
44
[ ]

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Quick Start Guide
Take a picture
a. Hold the camera
c. Shoot
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
b. Focus
The Kbutton blinks.
(Pressed
halfway)
Shutter
Button
[
[
]
P
HQ
HQ
3072
3072
×2304
2304
[IN
IN
]
44
The green lamp indicates the focus and
exposure are locked.
The number of remaining
still pictures is displayed.
Place this mark over your
subject.
(Pressed
completely)
Shutter
Button

EN 9
Quick Start Guide
Review your pictures
a. Press the qbutton.
a. As described in a. above, display the picture you want to erase.
b. Press the Sbutton.
c. Press the 1Fbutton to select [YES] and press the button
to erase the image.
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HQ
HQ
[IN
IN
]
qButton
Arrow Pad
Next Picture
Prev. Picture
Erase pictures
SButton
OK
SET
MENU
BACK
YES
NO
ERASE [IN]
1FButton
OK
SET
MENU
BACK
YES
NO
ERASE

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Quick Start Guide
Simple mode and normal mode
The simple mode allows you to take pictures using only basic operations.
It is ideal for beginners, or anyone who is not yet accustomed to using digital cameras.
Features of simple mode:
• Shooting still pictures g“Shutter button” (P. 11)
• Setting to shooting mode g“Kbutton (SHOOT)” (P. 12)
• Confirming your selection g“button (OK/FUNC)” (P. 13)
• Setting the time g “ m button (MENU)” (P. 13)/“ X Setting the date and time” (P. 35)
• Using the flash g“3#button” (P. 14)
• Shooting pictures close to the subject g“4&button” (P. 15)
• Shooting with the Self-Timer g“2Ybutton” (P. 15)
• Changing picture brightness g“1Fbutton” (P. 16)
• Editing images g“h//Pbutton” (P. 16)
• Restoring default settings g“RESET button” (P. 17)
• Erasing pictures g“Sbutton” (P. 17)
The normal mode allows you to take pictures with various settings.
It is useful for those who have used digital cameras and want to take advanced pictures.
You can also edit the pictures you have taken in a variety of ways.
a. Press the MODE button
The mode is switched each time when you push the button, and the current mode is indicated
on the screen.
About simple mode
About normal mode
Switch between simple mode and normal mode
SWITCHED TO SIMPLE MODE SWITCHED TO NORMAL MODE
MODE
Button