DIGITAL CAMERA FE-330/X-845/C-550 Advanced Manual Quick Start Guide Get started using your camera right away. Button operations Menu operations Printing pictures Using OLYMPUS Master Getting to know your camera better Appendix ( 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.
Contents Quick Start Guide 2 EN P. 3 Button operations P. 11 Test out the functions of the camera buttons by following along with the illustrations. Menu operations P. 18 Learn about the menus that control the functions and settings for basic operation. Printing pictures P. 30 Learn how to print pictures you have taken. Using OLYMPUS Master P. 35 Learn how to transfer and save pictures to a computer. Getting to know your camera better P.
Quick Start Guide Gather these items (box contents) Digital Camera USB Cable Lithium Ion Battery (LI-42B) AV Cable Quick Start Guide Battery Charger (LI-40C) Strap OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM Items not shown: Advanced Manual (this manual), Basic Manual, and the Warranty Card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Attach the strap ( Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
Prepare the camera a. Charge the battery. W Power Cable Lithium Ion Battery 1 2 Quick Start Guide AC Wall Outlet Battery Charger Charging Indicator Red light on: Charging Light off: Charging complete (Charging time: Approx. 5 hours) ( Battery comes partially charged. b. Insert the battery and the xD-Picture Card (optional) into the camera.
Prepare the camera ( Insert the battery by putting in the marked side first, with the C marks toward the end of the camera, the B marks toward the center of the camera. 3 If you insert the battery incorrectly, you may 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.
Turn the camera on This explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode. a. Set the mode dial to h. When shooting still pictures When shooting movies Quick Start Guide Still picture shooting modes h The camera automatically determines the optimum settings for shooting pictures. P The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed. h This function reduces blur incurred by a moving subject or camera shake when taking pictures. B Suitable for taking pictures of people.
Set the date and time The date and time screen Y-M-D Hour X Y M D ---- -- -- -- -- CANCEL Minute TIME Date formats (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y) Y M D MENU Cancels the setting Quick Start Guide a. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to select [Y]. • The first two digits of the year are fixed. OF/< button X Y M D TIME 2008 -- -- -- -- NY button CANCEL Y M D MENU b. Press the Y# button. Y# button c. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to select [M].
Set the date and time d. Press the Y# button. e. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to select [D]. X Y M D TIME 2008 08 26 -- -- f. Press the Y# button. g. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to select the hours and minutes. CANCEL Quick Start Guide MENU X • 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].
Take a picture a. Hold the camera. Horizontal grip Vertical grip AUTO 8M NORM IN 4 b. Focus. Quick Start Guide Shutter Button AUTO (Press Halfway) 1/1000 F3.5 • The AF target mark lights up green when the focus and exposure are locked. The shutter speed and aperture value are also displayed. • If the AF target mark blinks in red, the focus is not adjusted properly. Try locking the focus again. AF target mark Place this mark over your subject. c. Shoot. The card access lamp blinks.
Review your pictures a. Press the q button. q button Arrow pad Displays the next image NORM 8M 100-0001 2008.08.26 12:30 IN 1 Quick Start Guide Displays the previous image Erase pictures a. Press the X& and Y# buttons to display the picture you want to erase. b. Press the /S button. ERASE IN /S button YES NO NO CANCEL SET OK MENU c. Press the OF/< button, select [YES], and press .
Button operations 1 2 Shooting mode e Flash mode Macro mode/ Super macro mode 3 5 4 P 6 7 c d 9 b 0 8M NORM 8 IN 4 Self-timer a Number of storable still pictures 1 o button Power on: Turning the camera on and off 2 Shutter button Button operations Camera turns on in shooting mode. • Lens extends • Monitor turns on Shooting pictures/Recording movies Shooting still pictures Set the mode dial to a setting other than n, and lightly press the shutter button (halfway).
3 K button (Shooting) Selecting shooting mode/Turning the camera on Shooting mode is selected. This function is used to set the camera to turn on in shooting mode when K is pressed with the camera off. g “K/q Turning on the camera with the K or q button” (P. 28) 4 q button (Playback) Selecting playback mode/Turning the camera on The last picture taken is displayed. • Press the arrow pad to view other pictures. • Use the zoom lever to switch between close-up playback and index display.
5 Mode dial Switching shooting modes Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode. h Shooting pictures with automatic settings The camera determines the optimum settings for shooting pictures. [CAMERA MENU] settings such as ISO sensitivity cannot be changed. P Set the optimum aperture value and shutter speed The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed for the brightness of the subject. [CAMERA MENU] settings such as ISO sensitivity can be changed.
n Recording movies Audio is recorded with the movie. • During audio recording, only the digital zoom can be used. To record the movie with the optical zoom, set [R] (movie) to [OFF]. g “R (movie) Recording movies with or without sound” (P. 22) REC This icon lights during movie recording. 00:34 6 g/E button The remaining recording time is displayed. When the remaining recording time reaches 0, recording stops.
7 Arrow pad (ONXY) Use the arrow pad to select scenes, items on the menus, and to play back pictures. 8 button (OK/FUNC) Displays the Function Menu which contains the functions and settings used during shooting. This button is also used to confirm your selection. The functions you can set with the Function Menu g “WB Adjusting the color of a picture” (P. 21) “ISO Changing the ISO sensitivity” (P. 22) “IMAGE QUALITY Changing the image quality” (P.
a NY button Self-timer shooting Press NY in shooting mode to select ON or OFF for the self-timer. Press to set. OFF Cancel the self-timer. ON Set the self-timer. • After setting the self-timer, press the shutter button completely. Then, the self-timer lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds, blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and the shutter is released. • To cancel the self-timer, press NY. • Self-timer shooting is automatically canceled after one shot.
e Zoom lever Zooming while shooting/Close-up playback Shooting mode: Zooming in on your subject Optical zoom: 5× Digital zoom: 4× (optical zoom × digital zoom: Max. 20×) Zoom out: Turn the zoom lever to the Wside. P 8M Zoom in: Turn the zoom lever to the Tside. P W 8M T NORM IN 4 W T NORM IN 4 Zoom bar The zoom bar appears white when the current zoom position is within the optical zoom area. When the digital zoom activates, the zoom bar appears yellow and the image is further enlarged.
Menu operations K button (Shooting mode) q button (Playback mode) Arrow pad (ONXY) m button About the menus Press m to display the top menu on the monitor. • The contents displayed on the top menu differ according to the mode.
Using the menus This explains how to use the menus with the [POWER SAVE] setting as an example. 1 2 Set the mode dial to a setting other than R. Press m to display the top menu. Press Y to select [SETUP], and press . IMAGE QUALITY • [POWER SAVE] is on a menu in [SETUP]. RESET 3 Press ON to select [POWER SAVE], and press . • Unavailable settings cannot be selected. • Press X on this screen to move the cursor to the page display. Press ON to change the page.
K Shooting mode menu 1 4 4 CAMERA MENU WB ISO R (still picture) R (movie) PANORAMA* FACE DETECT IMAGE QUALITY 2 RESET CAMERA MENU SCENE EXIT MENU SETUP SILENT MODE SET OK 5 3 * An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required. • Some functions are not available according to the selected mode. g “Functions available in shooting modes and scenes” (P. 46) g “SETUP menus” (P. 27) • The factory default settings are displayed in gray ( 1 IMAGE QUALITY ).
2 RESET NO Changing the shooting functions back to default settings /YES Restore shooting functions back to default settings. Functions restored to the factory default settings Function Factory default setting Ref. Page f M NIGHT+PORTRAIT P. 13 g Normal display P. 14 F 0.0 P. 15 & OFF P. 15 Y OFF P. 16 # AUTO P. 16 IMAGE SIZE (Still picture/ Movie) G/E P. 20 COMPRESSION M P. 20 WB AUTO P. 21 ISO AUTO P. 22 R (still picture) OFF P. 22 R (movie) ON P.
ISO .................................................................................................. Changing the ISO sensitivity AUTO Sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the conditions of the subject. 64/100/200/400/ 640 A low value lowers the sensitivity for daylight shooting of clear, sharp pictures. The higher the value, the better the camera’s light sensitivity and ability to shoot with a fast shutter speed and in low light conditions.
FACE DETECT ........................................................................................... Focusing on a face OFF /ON The camera searches for a face within the frame and focuses on it. • A face may not be detected depending on the subject. 5 SILENT MODE OFF Muting operational sounds This function allows you to mute operational sounds during shooting and playback (e.g. warning beeps, shutter sounds, etc.).
3 MY FAVORITE Viewing and registering pictures in My Favorite Registers and plays back your favorite still pictures as new ones in the internal memory. Up to 9 pictures can be registered. • Registered pictures will not be erased even if the internal memory is formatted. g “Erasing pictures registered in MY FAVORITE” (P. 24) Note • Registered pictures cannot be edited, printed, copied to a card, transferred to a computer, or viewed on a computer. VIEW FAVORITE ............................................
P ..................................................................................................................... Cropping a picture Crop a picture, and save the cropped picture as a new picture. • Use XY to select a picture to be cropped and press . • Use the arrow pad and zoom lever to adjust the position and size of the area-selection box, and press .
R .................................................................................................... Adding sound to still pictures YES Sound is recorded for about 4 seconds. • Use the arrow pad XY to select a picture, select [YES] with ON to begin recording, then press . • The [BUSY] bar will be temporarily displayed. /NO R YES NO BACK SET OK MENU 7 ERASE Erasing selected pictures/Erasing all pictures Protected pictures cannot be erased. Cancel protection before erasing protected pictures.
SETUP menus Shooting mode SETUP IMAGE QUALITY RESET CAMERA MENU SCENE EXIT MENU SETUP SILENT MODE SET OK Playback mode SLIDESHOW EDIT PERFECT PLAYBACK FIX MENU MY FAVORITE EXIT MENU ERASE PRINT ORDER SETUP SILENT MODE SET OK • The factory default settings are displayed in gray ( MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT*1) BACKUP*1 W PIXEL MAPPING*2 K/q MENU COLOR SOUND SETTINGS s X VIDEO OUT POWER SAVE *1 A card is required. *2 You cannot select this item in playback mode. ). MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) ............
PIXEL MAPPING .................................................. Adjusting the image processing function The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. Wait at least one minute after taking or viewing pictures to allow the pixel mapping function to perform properly. If you turn the camera off during pixel mapping, start again. Select [PIXEL MAPPING].
X......................................................................................................... Setting the date and time The date and time is saved with each image and is used in the file name. If the date and time are not set, the [X] screen is displayed each time the camera is turned on. Y-M-D • The first two digits of [Y] are fixed. X Hour • The time is displayed in the 24Minute hour format.
Printing pictures Direct printing (PictBridge) By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print out pictures directly. EASY PRINT................ Prints the picture displayed in the monitor by using the standard settings of your printer. CUSTOM PRINT.......... Prints with the various print settings available on your printer. • PictBridge is a standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly.
Other print modes and print settings (CUSTOM PRINT) 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 on P. 30 to display the screen for Step 3 above, and then press . 2 Select [CUSTOM PRINT], and press . USB PC EASY PRINT CUSTOM PRINT EXIT 3 Follow the operation guide to adjust print settings. SET OK Selecting a print mode PRINT ALL PRINT PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX PRINT ORDER EXIT MENU SET OK Operation guide MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX PRINT ORDER Prints the selected picture.
Setting the number of prints and data to be printed <× PRINT INFO
Making a print reservation 1 2 Press m in the playback mode and select [PRINT ORDER]. Select [<] or [U], and press . < U PRINT ORDER Makes a print reservation for the selected picture. Makes print reservations for all the pictures stored on the card. < U • When [U] is selected, go to step 5. EXIT Operation guide When [<] is selected 3 SET OK MENU Press XY to select the frames for print reservations, and then press ON to set the number of prints. x 0 NORM 8M 2008.08.
To reset the print reservation data for a selected picture 2 3 4 Select [<], and press . Select [KEEP], and press . Press XY to select the picture with the print reservations you want to cancel, and press N to decrease the number of prints to 0. • Repeat Step 4 to cancel print reservations for other pictures. 5 6 When you are finished canceling print reservations, press . Select the date and time setting, and press . • The setting is applied to the remaining pictures with print reservations.
Using OLYMPUS Master Using the USB cable provided with your camera, you can connect the camera and computer and download (transfer) the images to your computer using the OLYMPUS Master software, also provided with the camera. Prepare the following items before starting. OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM USB cable A computer that satisfies the operating environment (P. 35) requirements What is OLYMPUS Master? OLYMPUS Master is a software application for managing your digital images on your computer.
Note • Use a computer with a pre-installed operating system. Operations are not guaranteed on home-built computers or computers with an updated operating system. • Operations are not guaranteed when using an added USB or IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port. • To install the software, you must log on as a user with administrators’ privileges. • If you are using Macintosh, be sure to remove the media (drag & drop onto the trash icon) before performing the following operations.
4 The camera is recognized by the computer. • Windows When you connect the camera to your computer for the first time, the computer attempts to recognize the camera. Click “OK” to exit the message that is displayed. The camera is recognized as a “Removable Disk”. • Macintosh The iPhoto program is the default application for managing digital images. When you connect your digital camera for the first time, the iPhoto application starts automatically, so close this application and start OLYMPUS Master.
To disconnect the camera 1 Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking. 2 Make the following preparations for disconnecting the USB cable. Card access lamp Windows 1 Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon in the system tray. 2 Click the message that is displayed. 3 When a message is displayed saying that the hardware can be ejected safely, click “OK”. Macintosh 1 The trash icon changes to the eject icon when the “Untitled” or “NO_NAME” icon on the desktop is dragged.
Getting to know your camera better Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking pictures The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is not charged • Charge the battery with the charger. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold • Battery performance declines in low temperatures, and the charge may not be sufficient to turn on the camera. Remove the battery and warm it by putting it in your pocket for a while.
Shooting tips Focusing on the subject There are several ways to focus, depending on the subject. When the subject is not in the center of the frame • Place the subject in the center of the frame, lock the focus on the subject, and then recompose your picture. g “Shutter button Shooting pictures/Recording movies” (P.
The picture is too grainy There are several factors that can cause the picture to appear grainy. Using the digital zoom to take close-up pictures • With the digital zoom, part of the image is cropped and enlarged. The greater the magnification, the grainier the picture appears. g “Zoom lever Zooming while shooting/Close-up playback” (P.
Additional shooting tips and information Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken There are two ways to record the pictures you take with this camera. Recording pictures to the internal memory • Pictures are recorded to the internal memory, and when the number of storable still pictures reaches 0, you connect the camera to a computer to download the pictures; and then erase the pictures from the internal memory.
Using a new card • If you use a non-Olympus card or a card used for another application, such as a computer, use the [FORMAT] function to format the card. g “MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) Formatting the internal memory or card” (P. 27) The card access lamp is blinking • An image or movie is being recorded or downloaded (when connected to a computer). • Do not do any of the following while the card access lamp is blinking.
Playback tips Playing back pictures in the internal memory • When a card has been inserted in the camera, the pictures in the internal memory cannot be played back. Pull out the card before operating the camera. Viewing picture information • Play back a picture, and press g/E. Press g/E repeatedly to change the amount of information displayed. g “g/E button Changing the information on display/Display the menu guide” (P.
Monitor indication q CARD FULL L NO PICTURE r PICTURE ERROR r THE IMAGE CANNOT BE EDITED Possible cause Corrective action The card has no available memory and cannot store any new data. Replace the card or erase unwanted data. Before erasing, download important pictures to a computer. There are no pictures in the internal memory or on the card. The internal memory or the card contains no pictures. Record pictures.
Functions available in shooting modes and scenes Some functions cannot be set in certain shooting modes. For more details, refer to the table below. Functions available in shooting modes f Shooting mode h P h i l A Getting to know your camera better Function 46 EN M C N V W P d R S X Ref. i Page F 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 & 9 9 9 – 9 – 9 9 – – – –*1 P. 15 % 9 9 9 – 9 – 9 9 – – – – P. 15 Y 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 P.
Appendix Camera care Cleaning the camera Exterior: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and wrung well. Monitor: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Lens: • Blow dust off the lens with a commercial blower, then wipe gently with a lens cleaner.
Useful use of the accessories The card Pictures can be recorded on the optional card. The internal memory and card are the camera’s media for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera. Pictures recorded to the internal memory or card can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a computer. Unlike portable storage media, the internal memory cannot be removed or exchanged. The number of recordable pictures can be increased by using a card with a larger capacity.
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. DANGER If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result.
Handling the Camera WARNING ( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. ( Do not use the flash and LED 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.
• 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.
Battery Handling Precautions • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. For safe and proper use, read the battery’s instruction manual carefully before using it. • If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may result. Wipe the battery well with a dry cloth before use. • Always charge a battery when using it for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period.
Warning Unauthorized photographing or use of copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. Olympus assumes no responsibility for unauthorized photographing, use or other acts that infringe upon the rights of copyright owners. Copyright Notice All rights reserved.
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.
5. Olympus’s sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing the product. Any liability for indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind incurred or suffered by the customer due to a defect of the product, and in particular any loss or damage caused to any lenses, films, other equipment or accessories used with the product or for any loss resulting from a delay in repair or loss of data, is excluded. Compelling regulations by law remain unaffected by this.
SPECIFICATIONS (Camera Product type Recording system Still pictures : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Appendix : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)) Applicable standards : Exif 2.
(Lithium ion battery (LI-42B) Product type Standard voltage Standard capacity Battery life Operating environment Temperature Dimensions Weight : : : : Lithium ion rechargeable battery DC 3.7 V 740 mAh Approx. 300 full charges (varies on usage) : 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) : 31.5 × 39.5 × 6 mm (1.2 × 1.5 × 0.2 in.) : Approx. 15 g (0.
Names of Parts Camera Zoom lever gP. 17 o button gP. 11 Multi connector gP. 29, 30, 36 Self-timer lamp gP. 16 Microphone gP. 22 Flash gP. 16 Strap eyelet gP. 3 Connector cover gP. 29, 30, 36 Lens Card access lamp gP. 38, 43, 48 q button (Playback) gP. 12 K button (Shooting) gP. 12 button gP. 14 Shutter button gP. 11 Monitor gP. 28 Mode dial gP. 13 OF/< button (Exposure Compensation/Print) gP. 15 Appendix Arrow pad (ONXY) gP. 15 Y# button (Flash mode) gP. 16 button (OK/FUNC) gP.
Monitor Symbols & Icons (Shooting Mode 1 2 3 4 5 P 17 16 15 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ISO 400 7 17 8 8 15 8M NORM +2.0 1/1000 F3.5 13 12 IN 4 9 VGA +2.0 11 10 13 Still pictures IN 11 00:34 9 10 Movies Item Indications Ref. Page 1 Shooting mode A, c, B, F, U, C, A etc. P. 13 2 Flash mode !, #, $ P. 16 3 Silent mode U P. 23 4 Macro mode Super macro mode & % Z = full power, [ = charge the battery P. 15 5 Battery check P.
(Playback Mode 1 2 3 4 5 1 3 4 5 x10 1/1000 F3.5 +2.0 ISO400 NORM 8M 100-0004 15 2008.08.26 12:30 IN 14 13 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 VGA 2008.08.26 12:30 100-0004 IN 00:14 /00:34 12 12 Still pictures Movies Item 1 Silent mode Indications U P. 32 3 Sound record H P. 22 4 Protect 9 Z = full power, [ = charge the battery P. 45 1/1000 F3.5, etc. P. 9 5 Battery check 6 Shutter speed/Aperture value 7 Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0 Appendix Ref. Page P.
Index Names of Parts......................................... 58 A ALL ERASE ............................................... 26 ALL INDEX ................................................ 31 ALL PRINT................................................. 31 All-frame reservation U............................ 33 Aperture value ....................................... 9, 11 AUCTION i............................................. 13 h (AUTO) .............................................. 6 AUTO (ISO) ................
Print settings <......................................... 32 Printing pictures......................................... 30 P (Program auto)......................................... 6 Protect 0................................................ 25 R Recording movies with or without sound R ................................................ 22 Recording R .............................................. 26 Recording sound with still pictures R ........ 22 REDEYE FIX .............................................
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