Olympus Stylus 780 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
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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. 18
P. 36
P. 50
P. 60
Using OLYMPUS Master P. 42
Quick Start Guide P. 3
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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: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card. Contents may vary
depending on purchase location.
Attach the strap
Quick Start Guide
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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
(You can shoot pictures with this camera even without using an 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. 62).
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Charging Indicator
Light On (Red): Charging
Light Off: Charging complete
(Charging time: Approx. 5 hours)
AC Wall Outlet
Power Cable
Battery
Charger
Lithium Ion Battery
Battery lock knob
• To remove the battery, slide
the battery lock knob in the
direction of the arrow.
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1
3
4
5
(Insert the battery from
the side.
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Quick Start Guide
Turn the camera on
This explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode.
a. Set the mode dial to K.
Still picture shooting modes
b. Press the obutton.
(To turn off the camera, press the obutton once again.
KThis function allows you to shoot with the camera’s automatic settings.
sThis function allows you to shoot pictures by selecting a scene according to the
shooting condition.
gThis function allows you to set the target items by following the shooting guide
displayed on the screen.
• When the date and time have
not yet been set, this screen will
appear.
When viewing pictures
(playback mode)
When shooting movies
(shooting mode)
When shooting still pictures (shooting mode)
oButton
MENU
CANCEL
X
Y/M/D
Y/M/D
Y M D TIME
TIME
----.--.-- --:--
----.--.-- --:--
Hint
The directions of the arrow pad (1243) are indicated with
1243 in this 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 2Y
button to select [M].
d. Press the 3#button.
About the date and time setting screen
Y-M-D (Year-Month-Day)
Exits a setting.
Minute
Date formats (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y)
Hour
MENU
CANCEL
X
Y/M/D
Y/M/D
Y M D TIME
TIME
----.--.-- --:--
----.--.-- --:--
2YButton
1FButton
MENU
X
CANCEL
Y/M/D
Y/ M /D
Y
Y
MD
D
TIME
TIME
3#Button
MENU
X
CANCEL
Y/M/D
Y/ M /D
Y
Y
MD
D
TIME
TIME
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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 2Y
button to select the hours and minutes.
• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.
h. Press the 3#button.
i. Press the 1Fbutton and the 2Y
button to select [Y/M/D].
j. After all items have been set, press the ebutton.
• For precise time setting, press the ebutton as the time signal strikes 00 seconds.
MENU
X
CANCEL
Y/M/D
Y/ M /D
Y
Y
MD
D
TIME
TIME
OK
MENU
X
CANCEL SET
Y/M/D
Y/ M /D
Y
Y
MD
D
TIME
TIME
OK
MENU
X
CANCEL SET
Y/M/D
Y/ M /D
Y
Y
MD
D
TIME
TIME
eButton
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HQ
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Quick Start Guide
Take a picture
a. Hold the camera
c. Shoot
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
b. Focus
Shutter Button
(Pressed
halfway)
The green lamp indicates the focus
and exposure are locked.
Place this mark over your
subject.
The number of storable
still pictures is displayed.
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3072
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2304
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(Pressed
completely)
Shutter Button
The card access lamp blinks.
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Quick Start Guide
View pictures
a. Set the mode dial to q.
a. Press the 4&button and the 3#button to display the picture
that you want to erase.
b. Press the f/Sbutton.
c. Press the 1Fbutton to select [YES] and press the ebutton
to erase the picture.
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[IN
IN
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Arrow Pad
Next Picture
Prev. Picture
Mode Dial
oButton
Erase pictures
f/SButton
OK
SET
MENU
BACK
YES
NO
[IN]
ERASE
1FButton
eButton
OK
SET
MENU
BACK
YES
NO
ERASE
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Button operations
Button operations
Shooting still pictures
Set the mode dial to K, sor g, and lightly press the shutter button (halfway). The
green lamp lights when the focus and exposure are locked (focus lock). Now press the shutter
button all the way (completely) to shoot a picture.
Focus lock - Locking the focus and then composing the
shot
Compose your picture with the focus locked, and then fully
press the shutter button to shoot a picture.
• If the green lamp blinks, the focus is not adjusted properly.
Try locking the focus again.
obutton Turning the camera on and off
Power on: Shooting mode
• Lens extends
• Monitor turns on
Playback mode
• Monitor turns on
Shutter button Shooting pictures
P
[IN
IN
]
44
[ ]
HQ
HQ
3072
3072
×
2304
2304
Shooting mode
Flash mode
Self-timer
Macro mode/
Super macro mode
Playback mode
Shooting modes
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d
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c
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5
3
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4
b
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2
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HQ
HQ
3072
3072
×2304
2304
[IN
IN
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Green lamp
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