Olympus FE-240 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERAAdvanced ManualGetting to know your camera betterQuick Start GuideGet started using your camera right away.Button operationsMenu operati

Button operations10 ENButton operationsShooting still picturesSet the mode dial to a setting other than n, and lightly press the shutter button (halfw

Button operationsEN 11Shooting mode is selected.This function is used to set the camera to turn on in shooting mode when K is pressed with the camera

Button operations12 ENSelect from 10 to 13 available scene modes, according to the shooting conditions.Press  for setting.• The scene selection scree

Button operationsEN 13Use the arrow pad to select scenes, playback picture, and the items on the menus.This button is used to confirm your selection.S

Button operations14 ENPress NY in shooting mode to select on or off for the self-timer.Press  for setting.• After setting the self-timer, press the s

Button operationsEN 15Shooting mode: Zooming in on your subjectOptical zoom: 3x (FE-230/X-790)/5x (FE-240/X-795)Digital zoom: 4x (optical zoom × digit

Menu operations16 ENMenu operationsPress m to display the top menu on the monitor.• The contents displayed on the top menu differ according to the mod

Menu operationsEN 17This explains how to use the menus with the [8] (warning sound) setting as an example.1 Set the mode dial to a setting other than

Menu operations18 EN• Some functions are not available according to the selected mode.g “Functions available in shooting modes and scenes” (P. 55)g “S

Menu operationsEN 19Movie image qualityPanorama shooting lets you create a panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software on the provided CD-ROM

2 ENContentsTest out the functions of the camera buttons by following along with the illustrations.Learn how to print pictures you have taken.Learn ho

Menu operations20 ENFunctions for returning the settings to the original when the reset function is executedThe scene selection screen displays sample

Menu operationsEN 21g “SETUP menus” (P. 26)g “SILENT MODE Muting operational sounds” (P. 20)• The factory default settings are displayed in gray ( ).P

Menu operations22 ENOperations during movie playback•Press  to pause the playback.Operations during pause• To resume the movie, press .• To cancel t

Menu operationsEN 23Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures so that they

Menu operations24 ENRegisters and plays back your favorite still pictures as new ones.Up to 9 pictures can be registered.• Registered pictures cannot

Menu operationsEN 25If the recorded digital image has any blur incurred by camera shake, the image will be stabilized and saved as a new one.• Select

Menu operations26 EN• Some functions are not available according to the selected mode.g “Functions available in shooting modes and scenes” (P. 55)All

Menu operationsEN 27The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to ope

Menu operations28 ENThe 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 displ

Menu operationsEN 29Playing back pictures on a TVTurn off the camera and the TV before connecting.Settings on the TVTurn the TV on, and set it to vide

Quick Start GuideEN 3Gather these items (box contents) Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.Digital Camera Strap Lithium Ion Battery(LI

Printing pictures30 ENPrinting picturesBy connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print out pictures directly. Select the pi

Printing picturesEN 312 Turn the printer on and plug the USB cable provided with the camera into the multi-connector of the camera and the printer’s U

Printing pictures32 EN5 Remove the USB cable from the printer.1 Display the screen being indicated on the right according to Steps 1 and 2 on P. 30-31

Printing picturesEN 33Note• If the [PRINTPAPER] screen is not displayed, [SIZE], [BORDERLESS] and [PICS/SHEET] are set to as [STANDARD].Press XY to se

Printing pictures34 EN4 Select [OK], and press .• Printing starts.• When printing is finished, the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is displayed.To cancel

Printing picturesEN 35Print reservations allow you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date and time information) with the pictures st

Printing pictures36 ENFollow the operation guide to make a print reservation for a selected picture.1 Press m in the playback mode and display the top

Printing picturesEN 37Reserves all the pictures stored on the card. The number of prints is set at one print per picture.1 Press m in the playback mod

Using OLYMPUS Master38 ENUsing OLYMPUS MasterUsing the USB cable provided with your camera, you can connect the camera and computer and download (tran

Using OLYMPUS MasterEN 39Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with the following system requ

Quick Start Guide4 ENPrepare the batterya. Charge the battery. Battery comes partially charged.b. Insert the battery into the camera. With this camera

Using OLYMPUS Master40 ENWindows1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.• The OLYMPUS Master setup screen is displayed.• If the screen is not displa

Using OLYMPUS MasterEN 41Macintosh1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.• The CD-ROM window is displayed.• If the CD-ROM window is not displayed,

Using OLYMPUS Master42 EN4 The camera is recognized by the computer.• WindowsWhen you connect the camera to your computer for the first time, the comp

Using OLYMPUS MasterEN 432 Select “New Album” and enter an album name.3 Select the image files and click “Transfer Images”.• A window indicating that

Using OLYMPUS Master44 EN1 Click the “Album” tab on the browse window and select the album that you want to view.• The selected album image is display

Using OLYMPUS MasterEN 45Please take care that your battery is fully charged!1 Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet.2 Plug the US

Getting to know your camera better46 ENGetting to know your camera betterThe battery is not charged• Charge the battery with the charger.The battery i

Getting to know your camera betterEN 47The camera has been used in the same condition from the time of purchase• No date and time have been set in the

Getting to know your camera better48 ENhalfway, and then return the camera to the horizontal position while keeping the button pressed halfway and tak

Getting to know your camera betterEN 49There are two ways to record the pictures you take with this camera.Recording pictures to the internal memory•

Quick Start GuideEN 5Turn the camera onThis explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode.a. Set the mode dial to h.Still picture shooting modes

Getting to know your camera better50 EN• If you use a non-Olympus card or a card used for another application, such as a computer, the message [CARD E

Getting to know your camera betterEN 51A record mode expresses a combination of desired image size and compression level. Use the following examples t

Getting to know your camera better52 EN• When a card has been inserted in the camera, the pictures in the internal memory cannot be played back. Pull

Getting to know your camera betterEN 53When you get an error message on the camera...Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective actionqCARD ERRORThe

Getting to know your camera better54 ENNO CONNECTIONThe camera is not connected to the computer or the printer correctly.Disconnect the camera and con

Getting to know your camera betterEN 55Some functions cannot be set in certain shooting modes. For more details, refer to the table below.Functions av

Appendix56 ENAppendixExterior:• Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe th

AppendixEN 57( Using an exhausted battery may cause the camera to turn off without displaying the battery level warning.( The rechargeable battery is

Appendix58 ENUsing the internal memory or cardYou can confirm on the monitor whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and pla

AppendixEN 59Removing the card4 Push the card all the way in and release slowly.• The card protrudes slightly and stops.• Grasp the card and remove.5

Quick Start Guide6 ENSet the date and timea. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to select [Y].• The first two digits of the year are fixed.b. Press the

Appendix60 ENRead All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation for future refere

AppendixEN 61WARNING( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.( Do not use the flash on people (infants, small children, etc.) at clos

Appendix62 ENDANGER• The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified charger. Do not use any other c

AppendixEN 63• To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if in

Appendix64 EN• Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become vague, resulting in a playback mode failure or damage to the monitor.•

AppendixEN 65• Radio and Television InterferenceChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to o

Appendix66 ENUse Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery and Battery ChargerWe strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus dedicated recharge

AppendixEN 67(e) Any defect that occurs due to careless or improper storage (such as keeping the product under conditions of high temperature and humi

Appendix68 ENSPECIFICATIONS(CameraProduct type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)Recording systemStill pictures : Digital recording, JPEG

AppendixEN 69Dimensions : FE-230/X-790:90.5 mm (W) × 55.0 mm (H) × 16.5 mm (D) (3.6 × 2.2 × 0.6 in.) (excluding protrusions)FE-240/X-795:93.5 mm (W) ×

EN 7Set the date and timeQuick Start Guided. Press the Y# button.e. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to select [D].f. Press the Y# button.g. Press the

Appendix70 ENNames of PartsCameraFlashgP. 14Zoom levergP. 15o buttongP. 10LensMode dialgP. 11OF/< button (Exposure Compensation/Print)gP. 13X&

AppendixEN 71(Shooting ModeMonitor Symbols & IconsItem Indications Ref. Page1 Shooting mode h, B, F, U, A, C etc. P. 112Self-timer Y P. 143 Exposu

Appendix72 EN(Playback ModeItem Indications Ref. Page1 Battery check e = full power, f = low power –2 Current memory [IN] (Playing back the picture in

EN 73IndexK/q... 27h (AUTO)... 5, 11S button (erase) ...

74 ENMonitor brightness adjustment s... 27MOVIE PLAY ... 21MOVIE W/S

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Quick Start Guide8 ENTake a picturea. Hold the camera.c. Shoot.Horizontal grip Vertical gripb. Focus.Shutter Button(Press Halfway)HQHQ30723072×2304230

Quick Start GuideEN 9Review your picturesa. Press the q button.a. Press the X& and Y# buttons to display the picture you want to erase.b. Press th