X795 - Camera OLYMPUS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL X795 OLYMPUS

Gather these items (box contents) 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 CD-ROMItems not shown: Advanced Manual (CD-ROM), Basic Manual (this manual), and the Warranty Card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Attach the strap d4336_33_e_basic_00_bookfile.book Page 3 Sunday, November 12, 2006 4:05 AM4

Prepare the battery a. Charge the battery. Battery comes partially charged. b. Insert the battery in the camera. With this camera, you can take pictures without inserting the optional xD-Picture Card™ (hereinafter referred to as “the card”). For details on inserting the card, please refer to the Advanced Manual.

Red light on: ChargingLight off: Charging complete(Charging time: Approx. 300 minutes)AC Wall OutletPower CableBattery ChargerLithium Ion Battery

Charging IndicatorBattery lock knob To remove the battery, press the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow.

Insert the battery in the direction indicated by the mark. d4336_33_e_basic_00_bookfile.book Page 4 Sunday, November 12, 2006 4:05 AM5

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 o button. To turn off the camera, press the o button once again. h For normal shooting. h This function reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject or camera movement when taking pictures.B Suitable for taking pictures of people.E Suitable for taking pictures of a landscape.M Suitable for taking pictures of people at night. f Select from 10 available scene modes (FE-240/X-795) or 13 available scene modes (FE-230/X-790), according to the shooting conditions. R Use the shooting guide displayed on the screen to shoot pictures according to the situation.When shooting moviesWhen shooting still pictureso button MENU TIME TIME DMY

This screen is displayed if the date and time are not set.

Hint The directions of the arrow pad is indicated with ONXY in the supplied instruction manual. d4336_33_e_basic_00_bookfile.book Page 5 Sunday, November 12, 2006 4:05 AM6

Set the date and time a. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to select [Y].

• The first two digits of the year are fixed. b. Press the Y# button. c. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to select [M]. About the date and time setting screen MENU TIME TIME DMY

Y-M-D Cancels the setting Hour Date formats (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y) Minute OF/< button NY button MENU

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Set the date and time d. Press the Y# button. e. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to select [D]. f. Press the Y# button. g. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to select the hours and minutes.

• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. h. Press the Y# button.

i. Press the OF/< and NY

buttons to select [Y/M/D]. j. After all settings have been set, press .

• For a more accurate setting, press when the time signal hits 00 seconds. MENU

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• You can add other languages to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. Please refer to the Advanced Manual. m button

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The green lamp indicates the focus and exposure are locked.Place this mark over your subject.The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed.(Press Completely)Shutter ButtonThe card access lamp blinks. d4336_33_e_basic_00_bookfile.book Page 9 Sunday, November 12, 2006 4:05 AM10

Arrow pad Displays the next image Displays the previous image q button Erase pictures S button

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Basic operation While in shooting mode, use these buttons for quick access to some of the more commonly used features. 1 K button (Shooting) Selects the shooting mode. 2 q button (Playback) Selects the playback mode. 3 m button Displays the top menu. 4 S button (Erase) Selects the picture you want to erase in playback mode. 5 Arrow pad (ONXY) Selects scenes, playback pictures and menu items. 6 X& button (Macro Mode) Enables macro or super macro mode for taking close-up pictures. 7 OF/< button (Exposure Compensation/Print) While in shooting mode, press this button to adjust the exposure compensation value, which affects picture brightness. 8 Y# button (Flash Mode) Selects from 4 flash modes - AUTO, ! (Red-eye reduction), # (Fill-in flash), or $ (Flash off). 9 button (OK) Confirms settings. 0 NY button (Self-timer) Sets the self-timer to take the shot approximately 12 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Shooting Mode Buttons

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This function allows you to switch the f (scene mode) according to the subject. 1 Set the mode dial to f. 2 Press O/N to select the scene modes and press . Shooting Scene Modes *1 Available for the FE-230/X-790 only. & This mode lets you take pictures as close as 10 cm (3.9 in.) with FE-230/X-790, 20 cm (7.9 in.) with FE-240/X-795 to your subject. (at the widest angle) % Use this mode to take pictures as close as 5 cm (2.0 in.) with FE-230/X-790, 3 cm (1.2 in.) with FE-240/X-795 to your subject. In % mode, the position of the zoom lens is fixed. 1 Press the X& button repeatedly to select [&] or [%] and press .

1 Press the Y# button repeatedly to select the flash mode and press . 2 Press the shutter button halfway. When the flash is set to fire, the # mark lights. 3 Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. 1 Press the NY button to select [Y] and press . 2 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. To save the battery power, the camera automatically enters sleep mode and stops operating if not used for approximately 3 minutes. Operate the shutter button or zoom lever to reactivate the camera. If the camera is not operated for approximately 12 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 Self-Timer Self-timer Lamp Power Save Feature d4336_33_e_basic_00_bookfile.book Page 13 Sunday, November 12, 2006 4:05 AM14

Menus and settings 1 Press the m button to display the top menu on the monitor. 2 Use the arrow pad (ONXY) to select menu items. IMAGE QUALITYSets image quality and resolution.PANORAMACreates a panoramic picture.RESETResets to the factory default settings.SCENESelect a scene according to the subject and shooting condition.SILENT MODEMutes the operation sounds, warning sounds, shutter sound, etc… during shooting and playback.SETUP Sets the date and time, language and other settings.PICTURE+SOUND/MOVIE W/SOUNDRecords sound during shooting. 1 Press the m button to display the top menu in playback mode. 2 Select [ERASE], [ALL ERASE], and press . 3 Select [YES], and press . All the pictures are erased. Top Menu m button

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Connecting the camera Use the AV 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 multi- connector on the camera to the video input terminal on the TV using the AV cable. 2 Turn the TV on and set it to the video input mode. For details on switching to video input, refer to your TV’s instruction manual. 3 Turn the camera on and press the q button to select the playback mode. The last picture taken is displayed on the TV. Use the arrow pad (ONXY) to select the picture you want to display. Playback on a TV Connect to the TV’s video input (yellow) and audio input (white) terminals.AV cable (provided)Multi-connectorConnector cover d4336_33_e_basic_00_bookfile.book Page 15 Sunday, November 12, 2006 4:05 AM16

Using the provided USB cable, you may connect your camera directly to a PictBridge compatible printer to make prints. You can print a picture with simple operations. 1 In playback mode, display the picture you want to print out on the monitor. 2 Connect one end of the provided USB cable into the camera’s multi- connector and the other end into the printer’s USB connector. 3 Press the OF/< button. Printing starts. When you are finished, disconnect the USB cable from the camera with the picture selection screen displayed. Direct Printing (PictBridge) Multi-connectorUSB cableOF/< button

PC / CUSTOM PRINTEASY PRINT START

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Transfer images a. Install the software 1 Insert the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM. 2 Windows: Click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” button.Macintosh: Double-click the “Setup” 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 (provided). The monitor will turn on automatically. 2 Select [PC] on the monitor, and press . Your PC will now recognize your camera as a removable storage drive.USB cable

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c. Transfer images to the computer 1 With the camera now connected, open OLYMPUS Master. 2 Click “Transfer Images” on the browse window, and then click “From Camera” . 3 Simply follow the on-screen instructions. Tips

• For more detailed information regarding camera setup and usage, please refer to the camera’s “Advanced Manual” provided on CD-ROM.

• For additional assistance, refer to the “Help” file in the OLYMPUS Master software. d4336_33_e_basic_00_bookfile.book Page 18 Sunday, November 12, 2006 4:05 AM19

OLYMPUS Master software OLYMPUS Master Software: Use this software to download pictures from the camera, view, organize, retouch, e-mail and print your digital pictures, movies and more! (System Requirements For the latest support information, visit the Olympus website (http://www.olympus.com/) OS Windows 2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/XP Professional/Vista or Mac OS X (v10.3 or later) CPU Pentium III 500 MHz/Power PC G3 500 MHz/Intel Core Solo/ Duo 1.5 GHz, or later RAM 256 MB or more Hard Disk 500 MB or more free space Connection USB port/IEEE 1394 port Monitor 1024 × 768 pixels resolution or more with minimum 65,536 colors (Windows), 32,000 colors (Macintosh) Other Internet Explorer 6 or later (Windows), Safari 1.0 or later, QuickTime 6 or later (Macintosh) Register your camera when you install OLYMPUS Master to activate your warranty, receive notifications for software and camera firmware updates, and more. User Registration d4336_33_e_basic_00_bookfile.book Page 19 Sunday, November 12, 2006 4:05 AM20

Specifications (Camera Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Recording system Still pictures : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)) Applicable standards : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge Sound with still : Wave format Movie : AVI Motion JPEG Memory : Internal memory xD-Picture Card (16 MB – 2 GB) (Type H/M, Standard) Number of effective pixels : 7,100,000 pixels Image pickup device : 1/2.5" CCD (primary color filter), 7,400,000 pixels (gross) Lens : FE-230/X-790: Olympus lens 6.3 to 18.9 mm, f3.1 to 5.9 (equivalent to 38 to 114 mm on a 35 mm camera) FE-240/X-795: Olympus lens 6.4 to 32 mm, f3.3 to 5.0 (equivalent to 38 to 190 mm on a 35 mm camera) Photometric system : Digital ESP metering Shutter speed : 4 to 1/2000 sec. Shooting range : FE-230/X-790:

0.6 m (2.0 ft.) to ) (W), 1.0 m (3.2 ft) to ) (T) (normal)

(W), 0.6 m (2.0 ft.) to

0.7 m (2.3 ft.) to ) (normal)

(W), 0.6 m (2.0 ft.) to

0.03 m (0.1 ft.) (super macro mode)

Monitor : 2.5" TFT color LCD display, 115,000 pixels Outer connector : USB connector, A/V OUT jack (multi-connector) Automatic calendar system : 2000 up to 2099 Operating environment Temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation)/ -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage) Humidity : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage) Power supply : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B/LI-40B) d4336_33_e_basic_00_bookfile.book Page 20 Sunday, November 12, 2006 4:05 AM21

(3.6 × 2.2 × 0.6 in.) (excluding protrusions) FE-240/X-795:

93.5 mm (W) × 56.0 mm (H) × 20.0 mm (D)

(3.7 × 2.2 × 0.8 in.) (excluding protrusions) Weight : FE-230/X-790: 105 g (3.7 oz) without battery and card FE-240/X-795: 115 g (4.0 oz) without battery and card (Lithium ion battery (LI-42B) Product type : Lithium ion rechargeable battery Standard voltage : DC 3.7 V Standard capacity : 740 mAh Battery life : Approx. 300 full charges (varies on usage) Operating environment Temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (charging)/ -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) (operation)/ -20°C to 35°C (-4°F to 95°F) (storage) Dimensions : 31.5 × 39.5 × 6 mm (1.2 × 1.5 × 0.2 in.) Weight : Approx. 15 g (0.5 oz) (Battery charger (LI-40C) Power requirements : AC 100 to 240 V (50 to 60 Hz)

3.2 VA (100 V) to 5.0 VA (240 V)

Output : DC 4.2 V, 200 mA Charging time : Approx. 300 min. Operating environment Temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation)/ -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage) Dimensions : 62 × 23 × 90 mm (2.4 × 0.9 × 3.5 in.) Weight : Approx. 65 g (2.3 oz) Design and specifications subject to change without notice. d4336_33_e_basic_00_bookfile.book Page 21 Sunday, November 12, 2006 4:05 AM22

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. Foreign Objects — To avoid personal injury, never insert a metal object into the product. 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. 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.WARNINGIf 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 d4336_33_e_basic_00_bookfile.book Page 22 Sunday, November 12, 2006 4:05 AM23

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 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. ( 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. Handling the Camera d4336_33_e_basic_00_bookfile.book Page 23 Sunday, November 12, 2006 4:05 AM24

• The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified charger. Do not use any other chargers.

• 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.

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

• If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged 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. CAUTION

• Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks, discoloration, warping, or any other abnormality.

• The battery may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, do not remove it immediately after using the camera.

• 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 d4336_33_e_basic_00_bookfile.book Page 24 Sunday, November 12, 2006 4:05 AM25

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-230/X-790FE-240/X-795Trade Name : OLYMPUSResponsible Party :Address : 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley,PA 18034-0610, U.S.A.Telephone Number : 484-896-5000Tested 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. d4336_33_e_basic_00_bookfile.book Page 25 Sunday, November 12, 2006 4:05 AM26

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