Olympus Stylus 840 User manual

DIGITAL CAMERA
OLYMPUS®
5t~lus 840 IP 840
Instruction
Manual Quick Start Guide
Getstarted using your
camera right away.
Button operations
Menu operations
Printing pictures
Using OLYMPUS Master
Getting to know your
camera better
Appendix
•Thank you forpurchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you startto use your newcamera, please read
these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and alonger 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 ormodify 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.

Contents
Quick Start Guide P.3
Button operations
Menu operations
Printing pictures
Using OLYMPUS Master
Getting to know your camera
better
Appendix
P.11
P.20
PAO
PA5
P.51
P.62
Test out the functions of the camera
buttons by following along with the
illustrations.
Learn about the menus that control
the functions and settings for basic
operation.
Learn how to print
pictures you have
taken.
Learn how
to transfer and save
pictures to acomputer.
Find out more about camera
operations and how to take better
pictures.
Read about convenient functions and
safety precautionson
how to useyour
camera more effectively.

Digital Camera
Strap Lithium Ion Battery
(L1-42B)
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OLYMPUS Master 2
CD-ROM
AV Cable
USB cableBattery Charger
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Items not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card. Contents may vary
depending
on purchase location.
•Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.

a. Charge the battery
Battery Charger
Power Cable
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AC Wall Outlet Charging Indicator
Light On (Red): Charging
Light Off: Charging complete
(Charging time: Approx. 5hours)
•Battery comes partially charged.
b. Insert the battery and an xD-Picture Card (optional) in the
camera.

Preparing the camera
•Insert the battery by putting
in the
.. marked side first,
with the 0marks 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.
Battery lock knob
To remove the battery, slide the battery
lock knob in the direction of the arrow.
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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•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 card" (P.64).

Turn the camera on
This explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode.
a. Set the mode dial to mgm.
When shooting still pictures (shooting mode)
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When shooting movies
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When viewing pictures
(playback mode)
Still picture shooting modes
SCN
GUIDE
This function allows you to shoot with the camera's automatic settings.
The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed.
This function allows you to shoot pictures by selecting ascene according to the
shooting condition.
This function allows you to set the target items by following the shooting guide
displayed on the screen.
b. Press the POWER button.
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POWER button
•When the date and time have
notyet been set, this screen will
appear.
•To turn off the camera, press the POWER button once again.
Hint
The directions of the arrow pad (6<i\7<JC» are indicated with
6<i\7<JC> in this manual.
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Exits asetting,
Hour
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.+--- __ ------._~ Date formats (Y/M/D. M/DIY. DIMlY)
a. Press the61B button and the \7~ button to select [yl.
•The first two digits of the year are fixed.
b. Press the ()~ button.
I>~ button
c. Press the61B button and the \7~
button to select [M].

Set date and time
d. Press the [)~ button.
e. Press the61B button and the <V~
button to select [D].
2008.08.m --:-- Y/M/O
f. Press the [)~ button.
g. Press
the6 ~ button and the <V~
button to select the hours and
minutes.
•The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.
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h. Press the [)~ button.
I. Press the61B button and the <V~
button to select [V/M/D].
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SET·IOKI
J. After all items have been set, press the
IOK/FUNCI button.
•For precise time setting, press the IOK/FuNcl button as the time signal strikes 00 seconds.
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IOK/FuNcl button
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The number of storable still
pictures is displayed.

Take apicture
a. Hold the camera
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
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Place this mark over your subject.
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(Pressed Halfway)
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•The AF target mark lights in green when the focus and
exposure are locked. The shutter speed and aperture value
are displayed.
•If the AF target mark blinks
in red, the focus is not adjusted
properly. Try locking the focus again.
c. Shoot
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(Pressed Completely)
The card access lamp blinks.

View pictures
a. Set the mode dial to [E).
a. Press the <J~ button and the C>~ button to display the picture
you want to erase.
b. Press
the fitl'Gl button .
Mode Dial
Next Picture
Erase pictures
Prevo Picture
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Arrow pad
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c. Press the61B button to select [YES], and press the IOK/FUNel
button to erase the picture.
61B button
IOK/FUNel button