Olympus Stylus 840 User manual

DIGITAL CAMERA
Instruction
Manual
Getting to know your
camera better
Quick Start Guide
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
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.
Button operations
Menu operations
Printing pictures
Getting to know your camera
better
Appendix
P.11
P.20
P.40
P.51
P.62
Using OLYMPUS Master P.45
Quick Start Guide P.3
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Quick Start Guide
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Gather these items (box contents)
k
Start Guide
Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
Digital Camera Strap Lithium Ion Battery
(LI-42B)
Battery Charger
(LI-40C)
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.
Attach the strap
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Quick Start Guide
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Preparing the camera
a. Charge the battery
Battery comes partially charged.
b. Insert the battery and an xD-Picture Card (optional) in the
camera.
Charging Indicator
Light On (Red): Charging
Light Off: Charging complete
(Charging time: Approx. 5 hours)
Battery Charger
Lithium Ion Battery
AC Wall Outlet
Power Cable
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2
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Preparing the camera
Quick Start Guide
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You can shoot pictures with this camera even without using an optional xD-
Picture CardTM (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).
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Battery lock knob
To remove the battery, slide the battery
lock knob in the direction of the arrow.
(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.
Notch
Index area
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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Quick Start Guide
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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.
hThis function allows you to shoot with the camera’s automatic settings.
KThe camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed.
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
X
Y M
Y M D
DTIME
T I M E
---- -- -- -- --
MENU
CANCEL
Hint
The directions of the arrow pad (1243) are indicated with
1243 in this manual.
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Quick Start Guide
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Set date and time
a. Press the1Fbutton and the 2Ybutton to select [Y].
b. Press the 3#button.
c. Press the1Fbutton and the 2Y
button to select [M].
About the date and time setting screen
X
Y M
Y M D
DTIME
T I M E
---- -- -- -- --
MENU
CANCEL
Y-M-D (Year-Month-Day)
Exits a setting.
Minute
Date formats (Y/M/D, M/D/Y, D/M/Y)
Hour
2Ybutton
1Fbutton X
Y M
Y M D
DTIME
T I M E
-- -- -- --
MENU
CANCEL
2008
3#button
X
Y M
Y M D
DTIME
T I M E
-- -- --
MENU
CANCEL
2008 08
• The first two digits of the year are fixed.
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Set date and time
Quick Start Guide
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d. Press the 3#button.
e. Press the1Fbutton and the 2Y
button to select [D].
f. Press the 3#button.
g. Press the1Fbutton 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 the1Fbutton 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.
X
Y M
Y M D
DTIME
T I M E
-- -- --
MENU
CANCEL
2008 08 26
X
Y M
Y M D
DTIME
T I M E
MENU
CANCEL
2008 08 26 3012
OK
SET
X
Y M DYMDTIME
T I M E
MENU
CANCEL
2008 08 26 3012
Y M D
OK
SET
ebutton
8 M
8 M
The number of storable still
pictures is displayed.
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Take a picture
a. Hold the camera
c. Shoot
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
b. Focus
Shutter button
(Pressed Halfway)
AF target mark
Place this mark over your subject.
Shutter button
(Pressed Completely)
The card access lamp blinks.
• 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.
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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
you want to erase.
b. Press the f/Sbutton.
c. Press the1Fbutton to select [YES], and press the e
button to erase the picture.
obutton
8 M
8 M
Arrow pad
Next Picture
Prev. Picture
Mode Dial
Erase pictures
f/Sbutton
MENU
OK
IN
SET
YES
CANCEL
ERASE
1Fbutton
ebutton
OK
IN
SET
NO
ERASE
YES
YESYES
MENU
CANCEL
YES
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