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d4256_basic_e.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:13 PM Table of Contents CAMERA DIAGRAM ...............................................................................3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WATER AND SHOCK RESISTANT FEATURES....4 BEFORE YOU BEGIN...............................................................................6 GETTING STARTED.................................................................................7 Step 1 Get Started .......................................................
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d4256_basic_e.book Page 4 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:13 PM IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WATER AND SHOCK RESISTANT FEATURES Water resistance: The waterproof feature is warranted*1 to operate at depths up to 3m (10 feet) for up to one hour. The waterproof feature may be compromised if the camera is subject to substantial or excessive impact. Shock resistance: The anti-shock feature warrants*2 the operation of the camera against accidental impact incurred from everyday use of your digital compact camera.
d4256_basic_e_03_camera_7.fm Page 5 Wednesday, January 18, 2006 5:27 PM • In order to preserve the water resistant feature, as with any underwater housing, it is recommended that the waterproof packing (and seals) are replaced annually. For the Olympus distributors or service stations where the waterproof packing can be replaced, see the supplied “Olympus Distributors’ List” or visit Olympus website for your local area.
d4256_basic_e.book Page 6 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:13 PM BEFORE YOU BEGIN Gather these items (box contents) Digital Camera Strap LI-42B Lithium Ion Battery En LI-40C Battery Charger USB Cable AV Cable 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.
d4256_basic_e.book Page 7 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:13 PM GETTING STARTED Step 1 Get Started GET STARTED a. Attach the strap b. Insert the battery 1 Slide 2 Lift Strap En 1 Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. Battery lock knob 3 Insert c. Set the date and time 1 Press o button to turn the camera on. 2 Press m button to display the top menu, o Button and select [SETUP] > [X]. 3 Press 12 to set an item. Press 43 to select the next field.
d4256_basic_e.book Page 8 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:13 PM Step 2 Take a Picture TAKE A PICTURE a. Zoom Zoom Out: Zoom In: En P P [ ] [ ] [ IN ] ʼnŒ Ĵıĸij ĴıĸijȿijĴıĵ ijĴıĵ 4 b. Focus [ IN ] ʼnŒ Ĵıĸij ĴıĸijȿijĴıĵ ijĴıĵ 4 c. Take the picture 1 Using the monitor, place the AF target mark over your subject. 1 Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
d4256_basic_e.book Page 9 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:13 PM Step 3 Review or Erase a Picture REVIEW OR ERASE A PICTURE a. Select the playback mode b. Take a closer look Press T or W to zoom in or out. Press o to return to the original size. 1 Press the q button. The last picture taken will be displayed. Press 12 or 43 to scroll around. Zoom Button En q Button Press the K/h/s button to return to the shooting mode. Prev. Picture Next Picture c.
d4256_basic_e.book Page 10 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:13 PM 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 En 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. USB cable 2 1 2 Select [PC] on the monitor, and press o.
d4256_basic_e.book Page 11 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:13 PM c. Transfer images to the computer 1 With the camera now connected, open OLYMPUS Master. [Transfer Images] window The [Transfer Images] window is displayed. 2 Select the images you want to transfer, and click the [Transfer Images] button. If the [Transfer Images] window is not displayed automatically: a. Click the “Transfer Images” icon on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. b. Click the “From Camera” icon.
d4256_basic_e.book Page 12 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:13 PM BASIC OPERATION Holding the Camera Pictures can sometimes 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. When taking pictures with the camera in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash is positioned above the lens.
d4256_basic_e.book Page 13 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:13 PM Shooting Mode Buttons While in shooting mode, use these buttons for quick access to some of the more commonly used features. 4 5 87 6 3 1 2 En 1 K/h/s button (Shooting) Press this button repeatedly to switch over among the normal shooting mode (P (Program auto)/AUTO (Full auto mode)), the image stabilization mode or s mode. 2 q button (Playback) Select the playback mode.
d4256_basic_e.book Page 14 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:13 PM s Modes (Scene) This function allows you to switch the s (scene mode) according to the subject. 1 Press the K/h/s button repeatedly to select the s mode. 2 Press 12 to select a scene mode, and press o.
d4256_basic_e_03_camera_7.fm Page 15 Wednesday, January 18, 2006 8:51 PM Self-Timer 1 Press 2Y/S. 2 Press 12 to select [Y ON], and press o. Self-Timer Lamp 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. Flash Modes En 1 Press 3#. 2 Press 12 to select the flash mode, and press o. 3 Press the shutter button halfway.
d4256_basic_e.book Page 16 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:13 PM MENUS AND SETTINGS Top Menu 1 Press m button to display the top menu. IMAGE QUALITY RESET ńłŎņœł ŎņŏŖ ŔņŕŖő SCN EXIT En SET OK MENU Top menu in shooting mode 2 Use the Arrow pad (1243) to select menu items, and press o to set them. IMAGE QUALITY Set the image quality of the picture you will shoot according to its intended purpose. RESET Return the changed shooting functions back to default settings.
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d4256_basic_e.book Page 19 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:13 PM CONNECTING THE CAMERA Playback on a TV 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. Connect to the TV’s video input (yellow) and audio input (white) terminal.
d4256_basic_e.book Page 20 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:13 PM Direct Printing (PictBridge) 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 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. Multi-Connector USB Cable En < button 3 Press the < button.
d4256_basic_e.book Page 21 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:13 PM 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 and movies and more! This CD also contains the complete software reference manual in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. (System Requirements OS Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP or Mac OS X (10.
d4256_basic_e.book Page 22 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:13 PM SPECIFICATIONS (Camera Product type Recording system Still pictures En : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)) Applicable : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image standards Matching III, PictBridge Sound with still pictures : Wave format Movie : QuickTime Motion JPEG Memory : Internal memory xD-Picture Card (16 MB to 1GB) No.
d4256_basic_e_04_menu_7.fm Page 23 Wednesday, January 18, 2006 5:27 PM Flash charge time Outer connector Automatic calendar system Water resistance Type Meaning Dust resistance Operating environment Temperature Humidity Power supply Dimensions Weight : Approx. 6 sec.
d4256_basic_e.book Page 24 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:13 PM SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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.
d4256_basic_e.book Page 25 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:13 PM SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Handling the Camera 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.
d4256_basic_e.book Page 26 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:13 PM SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Battery Handling Precautions Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns. DANGER En • 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.
d4256_basic_e.book Page 27 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:13 PM SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For customers in Europe “CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. “CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe. This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse.
d4256_basic_e.book Page 28 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:13 PM Provisions of warranty En 1.
d4256_basic_e_01_cover_EU_7.fm Page 2 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 1:40 PM http://www.olympus.com/ Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan Two Corporate Center Drive, P.O. Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058, U.S.A. Tel. 631-844-5000 Technical Support (USA) 24/7 online automated help: http://www.olympusamerica.com/support Phone customer support: Tel.
