Olympus u TOUGH-6000 Installation guide

DIGITAL CAMERA
STYLUS TOUGH-6000 /
μ TOUGH-6000
Basic Manual
ENGLISH 2
FRANÇAIS 28
ESPAÑOL 54
DEUTSCH 80
РУССКИЙ 106

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Preparing the Camera...........................3
Checking the contents of the box............3
Attaching the camera strap......................3
Charging the battery................................3
Loading the battery and the xD-Picture
Card™ (sold separately)
into the camera........................................4
Using a microSD card/microSDHC card
(sold separately)......................................5
Setting the date and time.........................5
Changing the display language...............6
Shooting, Viewing, and Erasing...........7
Shooting with optimum aperture value
and shutter speed (
K mode).................7
Viewing images .......................................8
Erasing images during playback
(Single image erase) ...............................9
Using Shooting Modes........................10
Using the best mode for the shooting
scene (
s mode)...............................10
Enhancing skin tone and texture
(
b mode) .......................................10
Shooting with automatic settings
(
A mode).........................................11
Shooting movies (
n mode)..................11
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Using Shooting Functions..................12
Using the optical zoom..........................12
Using the flash.......................................12
Adjusting the brightness
(Exposure compensation)......................13
Shooting closeups (Macro shooting).....13
Using the self-timer................................14
Quickly calling and using shooting
functions................................................14
Printing.................................................15
Using OLYMPUS Master 2...................16
Appendix..............................................18
Using a microSD Attachment.................18
Important information about water and
shock resistant features.........................18
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................20
SPECIFICATIONS.................................26
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ContentsContents
The reference pages are based on the Instruction Manual (provided CD-ROM). Please see the CD-ROM
Instruction Manual for your reference.
●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.

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Preparing the Camera
Charging the battery
The included battery charger (AC cable type
or plug-in type) differs depending on the
region where you purchased the camera. If
you received a plug-in type battery charger,
plug it directly into an AC outlet.
Example: AC cable type battery
charger
AC outlet
AC cable
Lithium ion
battery
Battery charger
Charging indicator
Lights: Charging
Off: Charged
Battery comes partially charged. Before
use, be sure to charge the battery until the
charging indicator goes off
(for approx. 2 hours).
If the charge indicator does not light or
it blinks, the battery may not be inserted
correctly or the battery or the charger may
be broken.
For details on the battery and the charger,
see “Battery and charger” (p. 61).
When to charge the battery
Charge the battery when the error message
shown below appears.
BATTERY EMPTY
Monitor top right Error message
Flashes in red
Checking the contents of the
box
Digital camera Strap
LI-50B Lithium Ion Battery LI-50C Battery Charger
USB cable AV cable
OLYMPUS Master 2
CD-ROM microSD Attachment
Other accessories not shown: Instruction Manual,
warranty card
Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
Attaching the camera strap
Pull the strap tight so that it does not come
loose.

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3
Insert the card straight in until it clicks into
place.
Do not touch the contact area on the card.
4
This camera allows the user to take pictures
using the internal memory even when
no xD-Picture Card (sold separately) is
inserted. “Using an xD-Picture Card” (p. 62)
“Number of storable pictures (still pictures)/
continuous recording length (movies) in
the internal memory and xD-Picture card”
(p. 63)
To remove the xD-Picture Card
12
Press in the card until it clicks and comes
out slightly, and then grasp the card to pull it
out.
NotchIndex area NotchIndex area
Loading the battery and
the xD-Picture Card™ (sold
separately) into the camera
Do not insert anything other than an
xD-Picture Card or the microSD Attachment
into the camera.
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2
The battery has front side and back side.
Insert the battery in the correct direction
as illustrated. If the battery is not inserted
correctly, the camera does not operate.
Insert the battery while sliding the battery
lock knob in the direction of the arrow.
Sliding the battery lock knob in the direction
of the arrow to unlock, and then remove the
battery.
Be sure to turn off the camera when you
open or close the battery/card compartment
cover.
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Battery/card compartment cover
12
Battery/card compartment cover
Battery lock knobBattery lock knob

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Using a microSD card/
microSDHC card
(sold separately)
microSD card/microSDHC card (hereinafter
referred to as “the microSD card”) is also
compatible with this camera by using the
microSD Attachment.
“Using a microSD Attachment” (p. 64)
1Insert the microSD card into the
Attachment.
Insert the card to
the end.
2Insert the microSD Attachment into
the camera.
Notch
To remove the microSD card
Pull the microSD card straight out.
Do not touch the contact area on the
microSD Attachment and microSD card.
Setting the date and time
The date and time set here are saved to image
file names, date prints, and other data.
1Press the nbutton to turn on
the camera.
The date and time setting screen is displayed
when the date and time are not set.
X
YM
YMD
D TIME
---- -- -- -- --
MENU
CANCEL
Date and time setting screen
2Use AB to select the year for [Y].
2009
-- -- -- --
X
YM
YMD
D TIME
MENU
CANCEL
3Press Dto save the setting for [Y].
2009
-- -- -- --
X
YM
YMD
D TIME
MENU
CANCEL
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4As in steps 2 and 3, use ABCD
and the obutton to set
[M] (month), [D] (day), and
[TIME] (hours and minutes), and
[Y/M/D] (date order).
For precise time setting, press the obutton
as the time signal strikes 00 seconds.
To change the date and time, adjust the
setting from the menu. [X](Date/time)
(p. 44)
To check the date and time
Press the gbutton while the camera is
turned off. The current time is displayed for
approx. 3 seconds.
Changing the display language
The language for the menu and error messages
displayed on the monitor is selectable.
1Press the mbutton, and press
ABCD to select [E] (SETUP).
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
SETUP
2Press the obutton.
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2
3
4
BACKUP
NORMAL
SETUP
ENGLISH
PW ON SETUP
MENU COLOR
MEMORY FORMAT
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
3Use AB to select [W] and
press the obutton.
W
FRANCAIS
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO
ENGLISH ඾ུࢊ
OK
SETBACK
MENU
4Use ABCD to select your
language and press the obutton.
5Press the mbutton.

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Shooting, Viewing, and Erasing
3Hold the camera, and compose the
shot.
1/400 F3.5
P
Horizontal grip
Vertical grip
Monitor
4Press the shutter button halfway
down to focus on the subject.
When the camera focuses on the subject, the
exposure is locked (shutter speed and aperture
value are displayed), and the AF target mark
changes to green.
The camera was unable to focus if the AF target
mark flashes red. Try focusing again.
1/400
1/400
F3.5
F3.5
P
AF target mark
Press halfway
Shutter speed Aperture value
“Focusing” (p. 58)
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Shooting with optimum
aperture value and shutter
speed (Kmode)
In this mode, automatic camera shooting can
be used while also allowing changes to a wide
range of other shooting menu functions, such as
exposure compensation, white balance, and so
on when needed.
1Set the mode dial to K.
2Press the nbutton to turn on
the camera.
10 M
10 M
P
4
4
IN
N ORM
N ORM
Monitor
(standby mode screen)
Number of storable
still pictures (p. 63)
Press the nbutton again to turn off
the camera.

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5To take the picture, gently press
the shutter button all the way down
while being careful not to shake the
camera.
P
1/400
1/400
F3.5
F3.5
Image review screen
Press fully
To view images during shooting
Pressing the qbutton enables playback of
images. To return to shooting, either press
the qbutton again or press the shutter
button halfway down.
You can operate the camera by tapping the
body when [TAP CONTROL] is [ON].
[TAP CONTROL] (p. 46)
To shoot movies
“Shooting movies (Amode)” (p. 19)
Viewing images
1Set the mode dial to q.
1
1
IN
10 M
10 M
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12:30
12:30
100-0001
100-0001
N ORM
N ORM
Playback image
Frame number
2Use ABCD to select an image.
Displays
10 frames before
the current image
Displays next
image
Displays previous
image Displays 10 frames after
the current
image
The display size of the images can be
changed. “Index view, calendar view, and
close-up view” (p. 25)

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To play back movies
Select a movie, and press the obutton.
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12:30
100-0004
100-0004
4
4
IN
MOVIE PLAY
OK
Movie
Operations during movie playback
Volume: During playback, press AB.
Fast-forward/rewind: Select with CD.
Each time a button is pressed, the playback
speed cycles through 2x, 20x, and standard
(1x) speed in the direction of the pressed
button.
Pause: Press the obutton.
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12:30
100-0004
100-0004
00:12 / 00:34
00:12 / 00:34
IN
During playback
Elapsed time/
Total recording time
First (last) frame/frame advance:
During pause, press Ato display the first
frame, and press Bto display the last
frame. Playback is reversed while Cis
pressed, playback occurs normally while D
is pressed. Press the obutton to resume
playback.
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2009.08.26
12:30
12:30
100-0004
100-0004
00:14 / 00:34
00:14 / 00:34
IN
/
During pause
To stop movie playback
Press the mbutton.
Erasing images during
playback (Single image erase)
1Press the Dbutton when the
playback image to be erased is
displayed.
ERASE
ERASE
OK
IN
NO
NO
YES
SETCANCEL
MENU
2Press Ato select [YES], and press
the obutton.
[KERASE] (p. 38)

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“Important information about water and
shock resistant features” (p. 64)
To lock the focus distance for
underwater shoots (AF lock)
When [TUNDERWATER SNAPSHOT],
[kUNDERWATER WIDE1], or,
[HUNDERWATER MACRO] is selected,
press B.
AFL
10 M
10 M
4
4
IN
N ORM
N ORM
^mark
To cancel, press Bagain to clear the
^mark.
Enhancing skin tone and
texture (bmode)
The camera finds a person’s face and gives the
skin a smooth, translucent look for taking the
picture.
1Set the mode dial to b.
10 M
4
IN
N ORM
bmode indicator
This section describes the available shooting
modes. Depending on the mode, some settings
can be changed. For details on the functions
that can be adjusted, see “Menus for Shooting
Functions” on page 27.
Using the best mode for the
shooting scene (smode)
1Set the mode dial to s.
PORTRAIT
SET
OK
MENU
EXIT
An explanation of the selected mode is displayed
while the Ebutton is pressed and held.
2Use AB to select the best
shooting mode for the scene, and
press the obutton.
10 M
10 M
4
4
IN
N ORM
N ORM
Icon indicating
the scene mode
that is set
To change to another scene mode, use the
menu. [OSCENE MODE] (p. 31)
To take underwater photos
Select [TUNDERWATER SNAPSHOT],
[kUNDERWATER WIDE1],
[lUNDERWATER WIDE2]*1,
[HUNDERWATER MACRO].
*1 When set to [lUNDERWATER WIDE2],
the focus distance is automatically fixed to
approx. 5.0 m (16.4 ft.).
Be sure to use an underwater case when
using the camera at depths exceeding 3 m
(9.8 ft.).
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Using Shooting Modes