Olympus FE-5500 User Manual

Camera SettingsBasic OperationShootingPlaying BackPrintingOnline PicturesTroubleshooting Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before y

How to use the shooting button and playback button101Basic operation(Turning the camera on in playback modeWith the camera off, press $.• The camera t

Viewing still pictures and movies1008Connecting the camera to a computer3 Make sure that the lamp on the camera is blinking green, and then disconnect

Printing pictures1018Connecting the camera to a computer(To view a movie1 Double-click the movie thumbnail that you want to see in the “Browse” window

Printing pictures1028Connecting the camera to a computer2 Click “Photo” .• The “Photo Print” window is displayed.3 Click “Settings” in the “Photo Pri

To download and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master1038Connecting the camera to a computer7 Click “Print”.• Printing starts.• To re

1049 AppendixThis chapter contains useful information from OLYMPUS.Here you will find what to do when you are stuck or don’t understand the meaning of

1059AppendixTroubleshootingError codesMonitor indication Possible cause Corrective actionqCARD ERRORThere is a problem with the card.This card cannot

Troubleshooting1069AppendixY/M/DWhen the camera is used for the first time or the battery has been removed for a long time, the date and time return t

Troubleshooting1079Appendix(Preparatory operations(ShootingTroubleshootingPossible cause Corrective actionRef. pageThe camera does not turn on or func

Troubleshooting1089AppendixThe monitor is hard to see.There is condensation* inside the camera.Turn the camera off and wait until it dries before turn

Troubleshooting1099AppendixThe monitor goes off.The camera is in the sleep mode.Operate the camera (press the shutter button or zoom button).P. 9The f

How to use the shooting button and playback button11Basic operation1(Switching between shooting mode and playback modePress # or $ to switch between s

Troubleshooting1109Appendix(Playback of recorded imagesPossible cause Corrective actionRef. pagePictures in the internal memory cannot be played back.

Troubleshooting1119AppendixThe center of the subject is too bright.If the center of the subject is too bright, the image as a whole emerges darker. Ad

Troubleshooting1129Appendix(When the camera is connected to a computer or printerThe monitor is hard to see.The brightness of the monitor is not adjus

1139AppendixCamera care(Cleaning the cameraExterior:• Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water a

1149AppendixAC adapter (optional)An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer.An optional Olympus AC adapter

1159AppendixSafety Precautions• To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed below,

Safety Precautions1169Appendix• Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become vague, resulting in a Display mode failure or damage

Safety Precautions1179Appendix• Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or concerning any content of these wri

Safety Precautions1189Appendix• Radio and Television InterferenceChange or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’

1199AppendixGlossary of termsCCD (Charge-Coupled Device)This converts light passing through the lens into electrical signals. On this camera, light is

121Basic operationHow to use the direct buttonsThe buttons that can be used in shooting mode and playback mode differ.(Shooting modec$ (Playback) butt

Glossary of terms1209AppendixNoise reductionWhen shooting in a dark place, the shutter speed will be slow due to less exposure of the CCD. When shooti

12110 MiscellaneousMiscellaneousThis chapter contains all the camera functions described in Chapters 1 to 8.Refer here

12210MiscellaneousMenu list Shooting mode (f) P i h k l j n R l n *1 Unavailable while playing a movie.*2 Unavailable when the card is not inserted.*

Menu list12310Miscellaneous Playback mode (still pictures)*1 Unavailable when the card is not inserted.*2Available languages vary depending on the ar

Menu list12410Miscellaneous Playback mode (movies)*1Unavailable when the card is not inserted.*2Available languages vary depending on the area where

12510MiscellaneousList of factory default settingsThe functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory. Shooting mode Playback mode

12610MiscellaneousScene and shooting functionsSome settings may not be available depending on the shooting mode.For details, refer to the table below.

12710MiscellaneousNames of partsCameraPOWER switch gP. 9LensSelf-timer lamp gP. 43Shutter button gP. 23Flash gP. 39Connector cover gP. 60, 76, 95, 114

Names of parts12810MiscellaneousZoom button (W/T, GU) gP. 36, 52OK/MENU button (Z) gP. 15, 18Arrow pad (acbd) gP. 15, 18Lamp gP. 9, 10, 29, 95, 99Eras

Names of parts12910Miscellaneous(Shooting modesMonitor indicationsStill picture MovieItem IndicationsRef. page1 Shooting mode P, I, H, K, L, J, 4, Y,

How to use the direct buttons13Basic operation1(Playback modec# (Shooting) button gP. 11Enables shooting modedS (Erase) button gP. 64Erases picture di

Names of parts13010Miscellaneous* [IN] is displayed when the internal memory is used. [xD] is displayed when the card is used.15 White balance 5, 3, 1

Names of parts13110Miscellaneous(Playback modeIn the playback mode, the [INFO] setting allows you to select how much information to display on the scr

132GLOSSARY INDEX10MiscellaneousIndexFor reference page numbers relating to camera parts, see “Names of parts”.2 IN 1 ...

Index133GLOSSARY INDEX10MiscellaneousMMacro mode shooting & ...38MEMORY FORMAT < ...66METERING ...4

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How to use the direct buttons141Basic operationBasic functions can be easily operated using the direct buttons. Use the arrow pad (acb d) and Z to mak

15Basic operation1How to use the menusThe menu is displayed on the monitor when Z is pressed in shooting mode or playback mode. This menu is used to m

How to use the menus161Basic operationShortcut menusStill picture/MovieWBFMODE MENUgP. 47gP. 48gP. 25MOVIE PLAY0MODE MENUINFOMovieStill picture0mMODE

How to use the menus17Basic operation1Mode menuCAMERA tabFor setting shooting-related functions.PLAY tab For rotating pictures and making print reserv

How to use the menus181Basic operationUse the arrow pad (acb d) and Z to select and set menu items.Follow the operation guide and arrows on the screen

How to use the menus19Basic operation13 Press ac to select the [SETUP] tab, and press d.• Refer to the arrows on the screen to select a setting with t

2How to use this manual(Basic and Advanced ManualsThe instruction manual accompanying this camera is divided into two parts: the Basic Manual and the

201Basic operationHow to read the procedure pagesA sample of a procedure page is shown below explaining the notation. Look at it carefully before taki

212 Tips before you start taking picturesTips before you start taking picturesYour pictures are almost guaranteed to come out well just by setting you

222Tips before you start taking picturesHolding the cameraSometimes when you look at a picture you have taken, the contours of the subject are blurred

23Tips before you start taking pictures2If correct focus cannot be obtainedThe camera automatically detects the focus target in the frame. The level o

If correct focus cannot be obtained242Tips before you start taking pictures4 Press the shutter button fully.Under certain types of conditions, the aut

25Tips before you start taking pictures2Record modeYou can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Select the best record mode

Record mode262Tips before you start taking picturesMovies are recorded in Motion-JPEG format.Still picturesMoviesMovie record modesNumber of storable

Record mode27Tips before you start taking pictures2Tips before you start taking picturesTop menu [K] g“How to use the menus” (P. 15)1 Select [SHQ], [H

282Tips before you start taking picturesRecording picturesPictures taken are stored in the internal memory.You can also use an optional xD-Picture Car

29Tips before you start taking pictures2Using a card (optional)An optional card is available for this camera.The card corresponds to the film of a nor

3Composition of the manualThe title page of each chapter gives a short description of the contents. Be sure to check it out.Additional shooting functi

Using a card (optional)302Tips before you start taking pictures2 Open the battery compartment/card cover.(Inserting the card3 Orient the card and inse

Using a card (optional)31Tips before you start taking pictures2Tips before you start taking pictures(Removing the card3 Push the card all the way in a

323 Basic shooting functionsA professional photographer adjusts the exposure to the optimal setting, chooses the best

333Basic shooting functionsSelecting a shooting mode according to the situationThe function allows you to select the scene settings stored in the came

Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation343Basic shooting functionsn NIGHT+PORTRAIT*Suitable for taking pictures of your subject in the ev

Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation353Basic shooting functions2 Select shooting scene mode and press Z.• After the sample image was d

363Basic shooting functionsZooming in on a distant subjectYou can zoom in on your subject using the optical zoom and digital zoom. With the optical zo

Zooming in on a distant subject373Basic shooting functionsTo use the digital zoom, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON].Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DIGITAL Z

383Basic shooting functionsTaking close-up pictures (macro)Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (10 cm/3.9" to 60 cm/23.6&quo

393Basic shooting functionsFlash shootingSelect the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve.Flash working ra

4Table of ContentsHow to use this manual... 2Composition of the manual ...

Flash shooting403Basic shooting functionsFlash off ($)The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash ph

414 Additional shooting functionsAt a sporting event…Use movie mode to capture thrilling action.In the country or at a tourist spot…Use panorama mode*

424Additional shooting functionsRecording moviesThis function is for recording movies. The sound is automatically recorded when recording a movie.Alth

434Additional shooting functionsSelf-timer shootingThis function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for

444Additional shooting functionsPanorama shootingYou can take advantage of panorama shooting with an Olympus xD-Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets y

Panorama shooting454Additional shooting functions2 Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, then take the pictures.• The focus, exposure, and

464Additional shooting functionsTaking two-in-one picturesThis function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a sin

474Additional shooting functionsAdjusting picture brightness (exposure compensation)This function allows you to make fine changes to the exposure sett

484Additional shooting functionsAdjusting picture colorationThe color of the subject differs depending on lighting conditions. For instance, when dayl

494Additional shooting functionsWhen the brightness of the subject and the background are different (METERING) There are two ways of measuring the b

Table of Contents54 Additional shooting functions - - - - - - - - - - -41Recording movies ...

504Additional shooting functionsTaking pictures in low light conditions (ISO)The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and

515PlaybackWith film-type cameras, you cannot see the pictures you have taken until the film has been developed. And aren’t you sometimes disappointed

525PlaybackPlaying back still picturesWhen a card is in the camera, a picture from the card is displayed. To play back pictures from the internal memo

Playing back still pictures535PlaybackThis function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9, and 16.Top menu [MODE MENU]

Playing back still pictures545PlaybackThis function displays still pictures stored in the internal memory or card one after another. Only the first fr

555PlaybackPlaying back moviesThis function lets you play back movies. You can fast forward the movie or play it back one frame at a time.Select a pic

565PlaybackEditing still pictures (BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA/ )This function lets you edit still pictures and save them as new pictures. The following e

Editing still pictures (BLACK&WHITE/SEPIA/Q)575PlaybackNote• [BLACK & WHITE], [SEPIA], and [Q] are not available in the following cases:Movies

585PlaybackCreating an index9 frames extracted from a movie are displayed as an index and stored as a still picture.Select a picture with n and displa

Creating an index595PlaybackTIPS• The index is stored as a 1,024 × 768 still picture which is in a different record mode from the original movie.Note•

Table of Contents67 Printing pictures - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 74Direct printing (PictBridge) ...

605PlaybackPlayback on a TVUse the AV cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. You can play back both still pictures an

Playback on a TV615PlaybackYou can select [NTSC] or [PAL] according to your TV’s video signal type. When playing back pictures while connected to a TV

625PlaybackDisplaying detailed shooting information This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for approx. 3 seconds

635PlaybackCopying pictures to a card (BACKUP)You can copy (backup) all the image data stored in the internal memory to the card. The image data in th

645PlaybackErasing picturesThis function erases recorded pictures. Pictures can be erased either one at a time or all the pictures in the internal mem

Erasing pictures655PlaybackThis function erases all the pictures in the internal memory or card.Top menu [MODE MENU] [MEMORY(CARD)] [ALL ERASE]g“How t

665PlaybackFormattingThis function lets you format the internal memory or card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data.• To format the internal mem

676 SettingsOne of the key features of a digital camera is that you can view the pictures you have taken immediately.But that isn’t all.For example, y

686SettingsSaving camera settings (ALL RESET)This function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera settings after the power is turne

696SettingsChanging the display languageYou can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purc

Table of Contents710 Miscellaneous - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 121Menu list...

706SettingsSets the beep sound for operation/warningYou can adjust the volume of the camera’s sound. Choose from [HIGH] or [LOW]. You can turn the sou

716SettingsResetting the file name (FILE NAME)The camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images to be stored in. Files can be nu

726SettingsChecking the image processing function (PIXEL MAPPING)The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image pro

736SettingsSetting the date and timeThis function lets you set the date and time. The date and time is saved with each picture, and is used in the fil

747 Printing picturesYou can print out the pictures you have taken either at a photo store or at home on your own printer.If you go to a photo store,

757Printing picturesDirect printing (PictBridge)By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out reco

Direct printing (PictBridge)767Printing picturesUse the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer.The basic printing

Direct printing (PictBridge)777Printing pictures5 Press Z without changing the [SIZE] or [BORDERLESS] settings.• When the [PRINTPAPER] screen is not d

Direct printing (PictBridge)787Printing pictures8 In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, press b.• A message is displayed.9 Remove the USB cable from the

Direct printing (PictBridge)797Printing picturesThere are many other print modes available besides the basic mode. Even within the same mode, you have

81 Basic operationMacro shootingMoviesMODE MENUHQHQ00:0:36360 0:3 6FFLASH MODESELECT GOOKThe flash fires automatically in low light.AUTOWBBasic operat

Direct printing (PictBridge)807Printing picturesSelecting the picture you want to printPress bd to select the picture you want to print. You can also

Direct printing (PictBridge)817Printing picturesIf an error code is displayed on the camera’s monitor during direct print setting or printing, see the

827Printing picturesPrint settings (DPOF)Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with

Print settings (DPOF)837Printing picturesTIPSRelation between printing and record mode when shootingThe resolution of a computer/printer is generally

Print settings (DPOF)847Printing picturesHow to apply [<] to a selected picture is shown below. Follow the operation guide to make settings.Top men

Print settings (DPOF)857Printing pictures4 The reservation is made. Press Z.• The single-frame reservation menu is displayed.5 Select [END].•The [<

Print settings (DPOF)867Printing pictures(To set the date/time printing dataSelect [NO], [DATE] or [TIME], and press Z.NO The pictures are printed wit

Print settings (DPOF)877Printing pictures(To reset the print reservation data for a selected pictureTop menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [<]g“How to use the

888 Connecting the camera to a computerViewing the pictures you have taken on your computer is just one of the many ways you can enjoy your pictures.Y

898Connecting the camera to a computerFlowUsing the USB cable provided with your camera, you can connect the camera and computer and download (transfe

9Basic operation1How to use the shooting button and playback buttonThis camera features a shooting mode and a playback mode. Shooting mode is for taki

908Connecting the camera to a computerUsing OLYMPUS MasterFor editing and managing image files, install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided

Using OLYMPUS Master918Connecting the camera to a computerBefore installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatib

Using OLYMPUS Master928Connecting the camera to a computerWindows1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.• The OLYMPUS Master setup screen is displa

Using OLYMPUS Master938Connecting the camera to a computer3 Click “Next” and follow the on-screen instructions.• When the QuickTime licensing agreemen

Using OLYMPUS Master948Connecting the camera to a computer6 Follow the on-screen instructions.• The screen confirming that installation is completed i

958Connecting the camera to a computerConnecting the camera to a computerUse a recommended USB cable provided with the camera to connect the camera to

Starting up OLYMPUS Master968Connecting the camera to a computer•Windows XPWhen the camera is connected to the computer, the screen for selecting an i

Starting up OLYMPUS Master978Connecting the camera to a computer(OLYMPUS Master main menuc “Transfer Images” buttonDownloads images from the camera or

988Connecting the camera to a computerDisplaying camera images on a computerYou can save camera images on your computer.1 Click “Transfer Images” on

Displaying camera images on a computer998Connecting the camera to a computer(To disconnect the cameraYou can disconnect the camera after downloading t