Olympus u 1200 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. 19
P. 39
P. 53
P. 64
Using OLYMPUS Master P. 45
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) and 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).
2
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
Battery lock knob
2
1
3
(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.
(To remove the battery, slide the battery
lock knob in the direction of the arrow.
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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 you shoot pictures with
this camera without using an xD-Picture Card, the pictures will be recorded in
the internal memory. For details on the card, please refer to “The card” (P. 66).
Notch (Orient the card as shown, and insert the
card straight in until it clicks into place.
(To remove the card, push the card all
the way in, release slowly, grasp the
card, then remove.
4
5
6
Contact area
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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
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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2
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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
12
12
OK
MENU
X
CANCEL SET
Y/M/D
Y/ M /D
Y
Y
MD
D
TIME
TIME
12
12
OK
MENU
X
CANCEL SET
Y/M/D
Y/ M /D
Y
Y
MD
D
TIME
TIME
12
12
eButton
P
HQ
HQ
4000
4000
×3000
3000
[IN
IN
]
44
[ ]
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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)
When the focus and exposure are
locked, the green lamp lights up,
and the shutter speed and aperture
value are displayed.
Place this mark over your
subject.
The number of storable
still pictures is displayed.
P
HQ
HQ
4000
4000
×3000
3000
[IN
IN
]
44
[ ]
1/1000
1/1000
F2.8
F2.8
(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.
100-0001
100-0001
1
HQ
HQ
[IN
IN
]
12:30
12:30
'07.12.26
'07.12.26
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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