Olympus Stylus 830 Installation guide

Basic
Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
ENGLISH 2
FRANÇAIS 30
ESPAÑOL 58
DEUTSCH 86
РУССКИЙ 114
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Table of Contents
Gather these items (box contents)......................................................3
Prepare the camera...............................................................................4
Turn the camera on...............................................................................6
Set date and time ..................................................................................7
Select a language..................................................................................9
Take a picture......................................................................................10
View pictures.......................................................................................11
Basic operation ...................................................................................12
Shooting Mode Buttons ......................................................................... 12
sModes (Scene)............................................................................. 13
Macro Mode........................................................................................... 13
Self-Timer .............................................................................................. 14
Flash Modes .......................................................................................... 14
Power Save Feature.............................................................................. 14
Menus and settings ............................................................................15
Top Menu............................................................................................... 15
Erase All Pictures .................................................................................. 15
Connecting the camera ......................................................................16
Playback on a TV................................................................................... 16
Direct Printing (PictBridge) .................................................................... 17
Transfer images ..................................................................................18
OLYMPUS Master Software ...............................................................20
Specifications......................................................................................21
Safety precautions..............................................................................23
Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera
before taking important photographs.
Please observe the safety precautions at the end of this manual.
The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced
during the development stages and may differ from the actual product.
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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 2
Software CD-ROM
Items not shown: Advanced Manual (CD-ROM), Basic Manual (this manual), warranty card.
Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
Attach the strap
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Prepare the camera
a. Charge the battery
(Battery comes partially charged.
b. Insert the battery and an xD-Picture Card (optional) in the
camera.
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1
3
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
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Prepare the camera
.
(You can shoot pictures with this camera even without using an optional
xD-Picture Card™ (hereinafter referred to as “the card”). If an xD-Picture Card
is not inserted, your pictures will be saved to the internal memory.
For details on the card, please refer to the Advanced Manual.
Battery lock knob
To remove the battery, slide the
battery lock knob in the direction of
the arrow.
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(Insert the battery by
putting in the marked
side first, with the
marks toward the battery
lock knob.
If you insert the battery
incorrectly, you will 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.
3
Index area Notch (Orient the card as shown in the
illustration and insert it straight
into the card slot.
Insert the card until it clicks into place.
To remove the card, push it all the way in
and release it slowly. Then grasp the card
and remove.
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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 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
TI ME
----.--.-- --:--
----.--.-- --:--
Hint
The directions of the arrow pad (1243) are indicated
with 1243 in this manual.
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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
TI ME
----.--.-- --:--
----.--.-- --:--
2YButton
1FButton
MENU
X
CANCEL
Y/M/D
Y/ M / D
Y
Y M
D
D
TIME
TIME
3#Button
MENU
X
CANCEL
Y/M/D
Y/ M/D
Y
Y M
D
D
TIME
TIME
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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 M
D
D
TIME
TIME
OK
MENU
X
CANCEL SET
Y/M/D
Y/ M/D
Y
Y M
D
D
TIME
TIME
OK
MENU
X
CANCEL SET
Y/M/D
Y/ M/D
Y
Y M
D
D
TIME
TIME
eButton
P
[
IN
IN]
4
4
[ ]
HQ
HQ
3264
3264×
2448
2448
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Select a language
a. Press the mbutton to display the top menu.
b. Press the 3#button to select [SETUP], and press the e
button.
c. Press the 1Fbutton and the 2Ybutton to select [W], and
press the ebutton.
d. Press the arrow pad to select a
language, and press the ebutton.
• You can add other languages to your camera with the
provided OLYMPUS Master software. Please refer to the
Advanced Manual.
mButton
3#Button
OK
MENU
SETUP
SETUP
IMAGE
QUALITY
IMAGE
QUALITY
RESET
RESET
CAMERA
MENU
CAMERA
MENU
SILENT
MODE
SILENT
MODE
EXIT SET
[SETUP]
2YButton
1FButton
OK
MENU
4
2
3
1
SETU P
MEMORY FORMAT
BACKUP
WENGLISH
BACK SET
PW ON SETUP
MENU THEME
OFF
NORMAL
OK
MENU
BACK SET
ENGLISH
FRANCAIS
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
W
РУССКИЙ
ITALIANO
ČESKY
NEDERLANDS
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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.
P
HQ
HQ
3264
3264
×
2448
2448 [
IN
IN]
4
4
[ ]
1/1000
1/1000
F3.5
F3.5
(Pressed
completely)
Shutter Button
The card access lamp blinks.
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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.
12:30
12:30
100-0001
100-0001
1
HQ
HQ
[
IN
IN]
'07.11.26
'07.11.26
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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Basic operation
While in shooting mode, use these buttons for quick access to some of the more
commonly used features.
14&button (Macro Mode)
Use macro or super macro mode when taking close-up pictures such as of a flower.
21Fbutton (Exposure Compensation)
Use this setting to overexpose (+) or underexpose (–) a picture.
33#button (Flash Mode)
Select from 4 flash modes – Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, or Flash off.
42Ybutton (Self-timer)
Select the self-timer to delay the shot approximately 12 seconds from when the
shutter button is pressed.
5ebutton (OK/FUNC)
Displays the function menu and sets the functions often used in shooting mode.
Also confirms and sets your selection of menu items.
6mbutton (MENU)
Press this button to display the top menu.
7hbutton (Image stabilizer)
Press hin shooting mode to turn the image stabilizer on or off.
8q/<button
Press qin shooting mode to switch to playback mode and display the last picture
taken.
9f/Sbutton
Press fin shooting mode to turn on or off Shadow Adjustment Technology. This
function makes the subject's face appear brighter even against backlight.
0g/Ebutton
Press g/Erepeatedly to display the composition guide lines and histogram.
Select a menu item, and press g/Eto display an explanation of its function.
Shooting Mode Buttons
7
6
1
0
49
3
8
2
5
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This function allows you to switch the s(scene mode) according to the subject.
1Set the mode dial to s.
2Press 12 to select a scene mode, and press e.
Shooting s(Scene) Modes
&This mode lets you shoot from as close as 20 cm/7.9 in. (when the zoom is set
for the zoom-out angle) and as close as 60 cm/23.6 in. (when the zoom is set for
the zoom-in angle) to your subject.
%Use this mode to take pictures as close as 3 cm/1.2 in. to your subject. In %
mode, the position of the zoom lens is fixed. If the distance between the camera
and the subject is over 70 cm/27.5 in., the picture will be out of focus.
1Press 4&.
2Press 12 to select [&] or [%] and press e.
• PORTRAIT • SELF PORTRAIT • SHOOT & SELECT1
• LANDSCAPE • AVAILABLE LIGHT • SHOOT & SELECT2
• LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT • SUNSET • BEACH & SNOW
• NIGHT SCENE • FIREWORKS • UNDER WATER WIDE1
• NIGHT+PORTRAIT • CUISINE • UNDER WATER WIDE2
• SPORT • BEHIND GLASS • UNDER WATER MACRO
• INDOOR • DOCUMENTS
• CANDLE • AUCTION
sModes (Scene)
Mode Dial
B
F
D
G
U
OK
SET
MENU
BACK
1 PORTRAIT
12 button
ebutton
mbutton
Macro Mode
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1Press 2Y.
2Press 12 to select [YON], and press e.
3Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
The self-timer lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds after
the shutter button is pressed, then starts blinking. After
blinking for approximately 2 seconds, the picture is taken.
1Press 3#.
2Press 12 to select the flash mode, and press e.
3Press the shutter button halfway.
When the flash is set to fire, the #mark lights.
4Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
To save battery power, the camera automatically enters sleep mode and stops
operating if not used for 3 minutes in shooting mode. Press the shutter button
or zoom button to reactivate the camera.
If the camera is not operated for 15 minutes after the camera enters sleep
mode, it automatically retracts the lens and turns off. To resume operation, turn
on the power again.
Icon Flash Mode Description
No
indication
Auto flash The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight
conditions.
!Red-eye reduction flash
The red-eye reduction flash mode significantly reduces
this phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing
the regular flash.
#Fill-in flash The flash fires regardless of the available light.
$Flash off The flash does not fire.
Self-Timer
Self-Timer Lamp
Flash Modes
Power Save Feature
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Menus and settings
1Press mto display the top menu.
2Use the arrow pad (1243) to select menu items, and press eto set
them.
IMAGE QUALITY
Set the image quality of the picture you will shoot according to its intended
purpose.
RESET
Return the changed shooting functions back to default settings.
CAMERA MENU
Adjust various shooting settings.
SETUP
Set the date, time, language, and operation sound, etc.
SCN (Scene)
Select the scene according to the subject and shooting condition when the
smode is selected.
SILENT MODE
Mute operational sounds that occur during shooting and playback,warning
beeps, shutter sounds, etc.
1From the top menu of playback mode, select
[ERASE] -> [ALL ERASE], and press e.
2Select [YES] and press e.
All the pictures are erased.
Top Menu
OK
MENU
SETUP
SETUP
IMAGE
QUALITY
IMAGE
QUALITY
RESET
RESET
CAMERA
MENU
CAMERA
MENU
SILENT
MODE
SILENT
MODE
EXIT SET
Top menu in shooting mode
Erase All Pictures
OK
SET
MENU
BACK
YES
NO
CAUTION ERASING ALL
CAUTION ERASING ALL
[
IN
]
[]
[]
ALL ERASE
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Connecting the camera
Use the AV cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your
TV. Both still pictures and movies can be played back.
1Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the multi-connector
on the camera to the video input terminal on the TV using the AV cable.
2Turn the TV on and set it to the video input mode.
For details of switching to video input, refer to your TV’s instruction manual.
3Set the mode dial to q, and press oto turn the camera on.
The last picture taken is displayed on the TV. Use the arrow pad to select the picture
you want to display.
Playback on a TV
Connect to the TV’s video
input (yellow) and audio
input (white) terminals.
AV cable (provided)
Multi-connector
Connector cover
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Using the provided USB cable, you may connect your camera directly to a
PictBridge compatible printer to make prints.
1In playback mode, display the picture you want to print out on the monitor.
2Connect one end of the provided USB cable into the camera’s multi-connector
and the other end into the printer’s USB connector.
3Press q/<.
Printing starts.
When printing is finished, disconnect the USB cable
from the camera with the picture selection screen
displayed.
Direct Printing (PictBridge)
USB cable
Multi-connector
Connector cover
PC / CUSTOM PRINT
EASY PRINT START
OK
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Transfer images
a. Install the software
1Insert the OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-
ROM.
2Windows: Click the “OLYMPUS
Master 2” button.
Macintosh: Double-click the “Setup”
icon.
3Simply follow the on-screen
instructions.
b. Connect the camera to the computer
1Connect the camera and computer using the USB cable (included).
The monitor will turn on automatically.
2Select [PC] on the monitor, and press
e.
Your PC will now recognize your camera as
a removable storage drive.
2
1
USB cable
Multi-connector
Connector cover
OK
[
IN
]
[]
SET
USB
PC
EASY PRINT
CUSTOM PRINT
EXIT
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c. Transfer images to the computer
1With the camera now connected,
open OLYMPUS Master.
2Click “Transfer Images” on
the browse window, and then click
“From Camera” .
3Simply follow the on-screen
instructions.
“Transfer Images” button
Tips
• For more detailed information regarding camera setup and usage, please refer
to the camera’s “Advanced Manual” provided on CD-ROM.
• For additional assistance, refer to the “Help” file in the OLYMPUS Master
software.
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OLYMPUS Master Software
OLYMPUS Master Software: Use this software to download
pictures from the camera, view, organize, retouch, e-mail and
print your digital pictures and movies and more!
(System Requirements
For the latest support information, visit the Olympus website
(http://www.olympus.com/)
OS Windows 2000 Professional/XP/Vista or Mac OS X (v10.3 or later)
CPU Pentium III 500 MHz/Power PC G3 500 MHz/Intel Core Solo/Duo
1.5 GHz, or later
RAM 256 MB or more
Hard Disk 500 MB or more free space
Connection USB port/IEEE 1394 port
Monitor 1024 × 768 pixels resolution or more with minimum 65,536 colors
(Windows), 32,000 colors (Macintosh) (16.77 million colors or more
recommended)
Other Internet Explorer 6 or later (Windows), Safari 1.0 or later, QuickTime
6 or later (Macintosh)
Register your camera when you install OLYMPUS Master to activate your
warranty, receive notifications of software and camera firmware updates,
and more.
User Registration
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