X705 - Camera OLYMPUS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL X705 OLYMPUS

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• Playback on a TV p. 19
• Direct Printing (PictBridge) p. 20
• OLYMPUS Master SOFTWARE p. 21
• SPECIFICATIONS p. 22
• SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. Please observe the safety precautions at the end of this manual. The images of the LCD screen and illustrations of the camera used in this manual may differ from the actual product. For this manual, all of the images are based on the FE-110/X-705 model. Table of Contents d4304_e_basic_00_bookfile_7.book Page 2 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:15 PM3 p. 24

Lock Button OPEN PUSH Connector Cover Lens d4304_e_basic_00_bookfile_7.book Page 3 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:15 PM4

Digital Camera Strap AA (R6) Batteries (two) USB Cable (light gray) Video Cable (black) Gather these items (box contents) OLYMPUS Master software CD-ROM Items not shown: Advanced Manual (CD-ROM), Basic Manual (This manual), Warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. An xD-Picture Card is included with the FE-110/X-705 model only. Tips

• The camera you have purchased comes with its own internal memory. Even when

an xD-Picture Card is not inserted, your pictures will be saved on the internal memory. d4304_e_basic_00_bookfile_7.book Page 4 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:15 PM5

Strap eyeletLock buttonBattery compartment/card cover

c. Set the date and time 1 Turn the mode dial to and press the power switch to turn the camera on. 2 Press to display the menu screen. 3 Press [/\ to set an item. Press ^/] to select the next field.Operation guide d4304_e_basic_00_bookfile_7.book Page 5 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:15 PM6

Step 2 Take a Picture

a. Zoom Zoom Out: Zoom In: c. Take the picture 1 Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.(Pressed Completely)Shutter Button b. Focus 1 Using the monitor, place the AF target mark over your subject. 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. The green lamp indicates the focus is locked.Green lamp(Pressed Halfway)Shutter ButtonAF target mark d4304_e_basic_00_bookfile_7.book Page 6 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:15 PM7

Step 3 Review or Erase a Picture

REVIEW OR ERASE A PICTURE

a. Press k b. Take a closer look Zoom button The last picture taken will be displayed. Press T (U) to enlarge the image. Press W (G) to return to normal. Press [/\ or ^/] to scroll around.Arrow padPlayback button (k)Press l to return to shooting mode.Next picturePrev. picture c. To erase a picture 1 Display the picture you want to erase. 2 Press . 3 Select [YES], and press i. The picture is permanently erased.Erase button ( )OK button d4304_e_basic_00_bookfile_7.book Page 7 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:15 PM8

Step 4 Transfer Images TRANSFER IMAGES a. Install the software 1 Insert the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM. 2 Windows: Click the “OLYMPUS Master“ button.Macintosh: Double-click the “Installer“ icon. 3 Simply follow the on-screen instructions. b. Connect the camera to the computer 1 Connect the camera and computer using the USB cable (included). The monitor will turn on automatically. 2 Select [PC] on the monitor, and press i. Your PC will now recognize your camera as a removable storage drive.USB cableLook for this mark.USB portUSB connectorConnector cover d4304_e_basic_00_bookfile_7.book Page 8 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:15 PM9

c. Transfer images to the computer 1 With the camera now connected, open OLYMPUS Master. The [Transfer Images] window is displayed. 2 Select the images you want to transfer, and click the [Transfer Images] button. [Transfer Images] window[Transfer Images] button b. Click the “From Camera” icon. a. Click the “Transfer Images” icon on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. If the [Transfer Images] window is not displayed automatically: Tips

• For more detailed information regarding camera setup and usage, please refer to

• For information on how to use other features of OLYMPUS Master software not mentioned above, open "Help" in the OLYMPUS Master software, or read the reference manual (PDF format). d4304_e_basic_00_bookfile_7.book Page 9 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:15 PM10

Pictures may appear blurred as the result of moving the camera while the shutter button is being pressed. To prevent the camera from moving, hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. When taking pictures or making shooting settings, select shooting mode by pressing

When displaying, editing or deleting pictures you have taken, select playback mode by pressing k. Horizontal grip Vertical grip BASIC OPERATION Shooting Tips Shooting Button and Playback Button

button (Shooting mode) button (Playback mode) d4304_e_basic_00_bookfile_7.book Page 10 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:15 PM11

While in shooting mode, use these buttons for quick access to some of the more commonly used features. 1 k button (Playback Mode) The camera switches to playback mode. 2 Mode dial In addition to the default ( ) mode, there are other modes that have optimal settings for their purpose and shooting conditions. 3 ^Y button (Self-timer) Select the self-timer to delay the shot approximately 12 seconds from when the shutter button is pressed. 4 [F button (Exposure Compensation) Use this setting to overexpose (+) or underexpose (-) a picture. 5 ]& button (Macro Mode) Use macro or super macro mode when taking close-up pictures such as of a flower. 6 i button Press to confirm settings. 7 button (Flash Mode) Select from 4 flash modes - Auto, ! (Red-eye reduction), # (Fill-in flash), or $ (Flash off). Shooting Mode Buttons

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Turn the mode dial to select a shooting mode. As you turn the mode dial, the description for each mode is displayed on the monitor.

• PROGRAM AUTO · i PORTRAIT · l LANDSCAPE

• m NIGHT SCENE · o SELF PORTRAIT · n MOVIE 1 Press ^ (Y). The self-timer settings screen is displayed. 2 Press [\ to select [ON], and press i. You can also set by pressing ^ (Y) repeatedly. 3 Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. The self-timer lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, then starts blinking. After blinking for approximately 2 seconds, the picture is taken. Shooting Mode Mode dial

Self-Timer Self-timer lamp d4304_e_basic_00_bookfile_7.book Page 12 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:15 PM13

1 Press [ (F). The setting screen for the exposure compensation is displayed. 2 Press ^ ] to select the exposure compensation value, and press i. Select a [ + ] value to brighten the image or a [ - ] value to darken the image. 3 Take the picture. & This mode lets you take pictures as close as 20 cm/8 in. to your subject (When the zoom is set to the widest setting). % Use this mode to take pictures as close as 2 cm/0.8 in. to your subject. The position of the zoom is fixed automatically and cannot be changed. 1 Press ] (&) The setting screen for the macro shooting is displayed. 2 Press [\ to select macro mode, and press i. You can also set by pressing ] (&) repeatedly. 3 Take the picture. Exposure Compensation Mode Macro Mode d4304_e_basic_00_bookfile_7.book Page 13 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:15 PM14

1 Press flash mode button ( ). Flash setting screen is displayed. 2 Press [\ to select the flash mode, and press i. You can also set by pressing repeatedly. 3 Press the shutter button halfway. In conditions where the flash will fire, # lights (flash stand- by). 4 Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. Flash working range: W (max.): Approx. 0.2 m to 3.8 m (0.7 ft. to 12.5 ft.) T (max.) : Approx. 0.5 m to 2.2 m (1.6 ft. to 7.2 ft.) To save battery power, the camera automatically enters to the sleep mode and stops operating if not used for 30 seconds. The monitor switches off automatically. Press the shutter button, l or k to turn the monitor on. You can select the length of time after which the camera automatically enters to the sleep mode. If the camera is not operated for 30 minutes after the camera enters sleep mode, it automatically retracts the lens and turns off. To resume operation, turn on the power again. Icon Flash Mode Description indicationAuto flash The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. Red-eye reduction flashThe red-eye reduction flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing the regular flash. Fill-in flash The flash fires regardless of the available light.$ Flash off The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Flash Modes Power Save Feature d4304_e_basic_00_bookfile_7.book Page 14 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:15 PM15

1 Press to display the camera’s menu on the monitor. 2 Use the arrow pad and i to navigate and select menu items. 1 In the playback mode, select [MEMORY SETUP]* from the menu, and press i. *When a card is inserted into the camera, [CARD SETUP] is displayed. 2 Press [\ to select [RALL ERASE], and press i. 3 Press [\ to select [YES], and press i. All the pictures are erased.

Menu Erase All Pictures d4304_e_basic_00_bookfile_7.book Page 15 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:15 PM16

You can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. 1 Press . The menu screen is displayed. 2 Press [\ to select [ ]. The selected item is displayed in yellow. 3 Press i or ]. 4 Press [\ to select a language, and press i. Select a Language Menu screen d4304_e_basic_00_bookfile_7.book Page 16 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:15 PM17

(Monitor - Shooting Mode Items Indications

Flash standby Camera movement warning/ Flash charge # (Lit) # (Blinks) 4 Shooting mode P, I, L, m, o, N

Number of storable still pictures Remaining recording time

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(Monitor - Playback mode This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor when you reviewing pictures. 1 Press the zoom button toward W (G) to switch to the thumbnail (index) display. Use the arrow pad to select the picture and press i to display a single-frame. Press T (U) on the zoom button to return to single- frame playback.Items Indications1 Battery check e=full power, f=low power 2 Current memory [IN] (internal memory), [xD] (card)3 Print reservation/Number of prints <×104 File number M100-00185 Protect 96 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ27Image size •FE-110/X-705 2560×1920, 1600×1200, 640×480, 320×240, 160×120

Thumbnail (Index) Display Index display d4304_e_basic_00_bookfile_7.book Page 18 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:15 PM19

Use the video cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV. Both still pictures and movies can be played back. 1 Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the camera to the video input terminal on the TV using the video cable. 2 Turn the TV on and set it to the video input mode. For details of switching to video input, refer to your TV’s instruction manual. 3 Press the power switch to turn the camera on, and press k. The last picture taken is displayed on the TV. Use the arrow pad to select the picture you want to display.

CONNECTING THE CAMERA

Playback on a TV Connect to the TV’s video input (yellow) terminal.Video cableVIDEO OUT jackConnector cover d4304_e_basic_00_bookfile_7.book Page 19 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:15 PM20

Using the provided USB cable, you may connect your camera directly to a PictBridge compatible printer such as the Olympus P-11 to make prints. 1 Connect one end of the provided USB cable into the camera’s USB connector and the other end into the printer’s USB connector. 2 Press [\ to select [PRINT], and press i. While the camera is connected to a printer, the green lamp on the camera remains on. ONE MOMENT is displayed and the camera and printer are connected. The PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed on the monitor. 3 Use the arrow pad to select pictures and make prints. Direct Printing (PictBridge) USB cableUSB connector Follow the operation guide displayed here. d4304_e_basic_00_bookfile_7.book Page 20 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:15 PM21

OLYMPUS Master Software: Use this software to download pictures from the camera, view, organize, retouch, e-mail and print your digital pictures and movies and more! This CD also contains the complete software reference manual in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. (System Requirements For the latest support information, visit the Olympus website (http://www.olympus.com/digital) (Upgrade (OLYMPUS Master Plus) In addition to the functions in OLYMPUS Master, the OLYMPUS Master Plus features movie editing, album printing, contact sheet printing, HTML album, free stitch panorama, CD/DVD writing functions, and a lot more, allowing you to greatly expand your digital photograph capabilities. You need to have OLYMPUS Master installed in a computer with an internet connection. OS Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP or Mac OS X (10.2 or later)CPU Pentium III 500MHz/Power PC G3, or fasterRAM 128MB or more (256MB or more recommended)Hard Disk 300MB or more free spaceConnection USB portMonitor1024 x 768 pixels resolution or more with a minimum of 65,536 (Windows) / 32,000 (Macintosh) colors OLYMPUS Master SOFTWARE Register your camera when you install OLYMPUS Master to activate your warranty, receive notifications of software and camera firmware updates, and more. User Registration d4304_e_basic_00_bookfile_7.book Page 21 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:15 PM22

0.2 m (0.7 ft.) to 0.5m (1.6 ft.) (W), 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to 0.9

Automatic calendar system : 2005 up to 2099 Operating environment Temperature : 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) (operation)/-20ºC to 60ºC (-4ºF to 140ºF) (storage) Humidity : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage) Power supply : Two AA (R6) Oxyride batteries, two alkaline batteries or two NiMH batteries/Olympus AC adapter (optional) Dimensions : 87.5 mm (W) x62.5 mm (H) x 38.5 mm (D) (3.4 x 2.5 x 1.5 in.) excluding protrusions Weight : 140 g (4.9 oz) without battery and card xD-Picture Card Memory type : NAND flash EEP-ROM Operating environment Temperature : 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) (operation)/ -20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F) (storage) Humidity : 95% or lower Power : 3V (3.3V) Dimensions : 20 × 25 × 1.7 mm (0.8" × 1.0" × 0.1") Design and specifications subject to change without notice. d4304_e_basic_00_bookfile_7.book Page 23 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:15 PM24 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation for future reference. Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solvent to clean this product. Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the weatherproofing sections. Location — To avoid damage to the product mount the product securely on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket. Power Source — Connect this product only to the power source described on the product label. Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using an AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet immediately. Foreign Objects — To avoid personal injury, never insert a metal object into the product. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL.An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.DANGERIf the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result.WARNINGSIf the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, injury or death may result.CAUTIONIf the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or loss of valuable data may result.WARNING!TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN General Precautions d4304_e_basic_00_bookfile_7.book Page 24 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:15 PM25 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Heat — Never use or store this product near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of equipment or appliance that generates heat, including stereo amplifiers. WARNING ( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. ( Do not use the flash on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range.

• You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision. ( Keep young children and infants away from the camera.

• Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants to prevent the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury:

• Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation.

• Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts.

• Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child.

• Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera. ( Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera. ( Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places. ( Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing. CAUTION ( Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it.

• Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may cause a fire or burn your hands. ( Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands. ( Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject to extremely high temperatures.

• Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera to catch fire. Do not use the charger or AC adapter if it is covered (such as a blanket). This could cause overheating, resulting in fire. ( Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a low-temperature burn.

• When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in a low- temperature burn. Pay attention to the following:

• When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you hold on to the camera in this state, a low-temperature burn may be caused.

• In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the camera’s body may be lower than the environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when handling the camera in cold temperatures. Handling the Camera d4304_e_basic_00_bookfile_7.book Page 25 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:15 PM26 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

( Be careful with the strap.

• Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera. It could easily catch on stray objects - and cause serious damage. DANGER

• Use only the Olympus brand NiMH batteries and fitting charger.

• Never heat or incinerate batteries.

• Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.

• Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc.

• To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way, by soldering, etc.

• If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately.

• Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately. WARNING

• Keep batteries dry at all times.

• To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion, use only batteries recommended for use with this product.

• Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries, batteries of different manufacture or capacity, etc.).

• Never attempt to charge alkaline, lithium or CR-V3 lithium battery packs.

• Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions.

• Do not use batteries if their body is not covered by the insulating sheet or if the sheet is torn, as this may cause fluid leaks, fire, or injury. CAUTION

• Do not remove batteries immediately after using the camera. Batteries may become hot during prolonged use.

• Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period. Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns. Battery Handling Precautions d4304_e_basic_00_bookfile_7.book Page 26 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:15 PM27 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• If NiMH batteries are not charged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them.

• Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.

• If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop using the camera.

• If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately.

• Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.

• The following AA (R6) batteries cannot be used. Batteries whose bodies are only partially or not at all covered by an insulating sheet. Batteries whose terminals are flat and not completely covered by an insulating sheet. (Such batteries cannot be used even if the

terminals are partially covered.) Batteries whose - terminals are raised, but not covered by an insulating sheet. d4304_e_basic_00_bookfile_7.book Page 27 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:15 PM28

For customers in North and South America Trademarks

• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.

• xD-Picture Card™ is a trademark.

• All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners.

• The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the “Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). For customers in USA Declaration of ConformityModel Number : FE-110/X-705, FE-100/X-710Trade Name : OLYMPUSResponsible Party :Address : Two Corporate Center Drive, P.O. Box 9058, Melville, NY11747-9058 U.S.A.Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000Tested To Comply With FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1)This device may not cause harmful interference. (2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. d4304_e_basic_00_bookfile_7.book Page 28 Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:15 PMMEMO

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