Olympus Stylus 850 SW 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. 11
P. 22
P. 41
P. 51
P. 62
Using OLYMPUS Master P. 46
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 2
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 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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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
Quick Start Guide
.
(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).
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.
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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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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.
hThis function reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject, or camera
shake when taking pictures.
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
YM
YMD
D TIME
---- -- -- -- --
MENU
CANCEL
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
X
YM
YMD
D TIME
---- -- -- -- --
MENU
CANCEL
2YButton
1FButton
2008
-- -- -- --
X
YM
YMD
D TIME
MENU
CANCEL
3#Button
2008 08
-- -- --
X
YM
YMD
D TIME
MENU
CANCEL
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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 obutton.
• For precise time setting, press the obutton as the time signal strikes 00 seconds.
2008 08 26
-- --
X
YM
YMD
D TIME
MENU
CANCEL
2008 08 26 12 30
OK
X
YM
YMD
D TIME
MENU
CANCEL SET
2008 08 26 12 30
OK
X
YMD
TIME
MENU
CANCEL SET
Y
Y
M
M
D
D
oButton
8 M
8 M
4
4
IN
AUTO
N ORM
N ORM
The number of storable
still pictures is displayed.
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Quick Start Guide
Take a picture
a. Hold the camera.
c. Shoot.
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
b. Focus.
1/400
1/400
F3.5
F3.5
AUTO
Shutter Button
(Pressed
halfway)
AF target mark
Place this mark over your
subject.
1/400
1/400
F3.5
F3.5
AUTO
(Pressed
completely)
Shutter Button
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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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 obutton
to erase the picture.
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1
IN
8 M
8 M
2008.08.26
2008.08.26
12:30
12:30
100-0001
100-0001
N ORM
N ORM
Arrow Pad
Next Picture
Prev. Picture
Mode Dial
oButton
Erase pictures
f/SButton
ERASE
ERASE
OK
IN
N O
NO
YES
SET
CANCEL
MENU
1FButton
oButton
IN
ERASE
ERASE
NO
YES
YES
OK
SET
CANCEL
MENU
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