Olympus D-490 Operations Instructions

Digital CameraD-490ZOOMOperating Instructions• Before you use this camera, read this manual and then store it in asafe location where you can find it

1918Chapter 8 Processing Photo Images with a ComputerUsing the CAMEDIA Master 2.0, images can be sent to a computer,where further processing is possib

12 3 4 5690AB7821Names of Parts1Getting StartedChecking the ContentsChapter 1 Getting Started20Camera SmartMedia(8MB)Static-free caseSmartMediainstruc

123Names of Parts (continued)1 Autofocus mark (p.60) /Backlighting correction mark(p.64) 2 Orange lamp (p.45)3 Green lamp (p.40)1Getting Started22CLKJ

25Attaching the Strap1Attach the strap to the camera.CAUTION • Attach the strap exactly as shown in the diagram. If the strap is attachedincorrectly t

271Getting StartedCAUTION • The CR-V3 (Olympus-brand LB-01) lithium battery packs are notrechargeable.• Make sure that the camera power is off before

Inserting the Batteries (continued)These batteries cannot be used:Batteries with all or part of the electricalinsulation sheath peeled off.The negativ

311Getting StartedSetting the Date and TimeIf the batteries are removed from the camera or allowed to lose their charge,date and time settings will fa

331Getting Started1Slide the lens barrier openuntil it clicks.• The power turns on and thelens extends.2While looking through theviewfinder, gently tu

Chapter 2 Learning the Basics35Checking the Control PanelIs the SmartMedia card inserted?If you forget to insert the card, or if there is any other pr

37* A limited number of seconds can be shot at one time.CAUTION• The number of storable stills and the movie length may vary depending onthe data volu

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39Shooting Technique Dependson Distance to the SubjectDeciding whether to use the viewfinder or the monitor display to set upa shot depends on the dis

Taking PicturesFull-press1Press the shutter releasebutton all the way down (full-press).• Press the shutter releasebutton gently. If you press ittoo h

NOTE• Depending on the record mode, it takes between 2 and 40 seconds towrite the image to the card.• The time you have to wait and the number of stor

452Learning the Basics44Taking Photos Using the FlashIn low light situations, open the flash in advance.When the flash is neededIf the shutter release

472Learning the Basics46Turning the Power Off1If the flash is open, close it.2Close the lens barrier halfway(just until it touches thelens).• Do not p

493Playing Images BackHELP• After turning the power on, the monitor may flash and display an imageafter 0.5 to 2 seconds. This is not a malfunction.Tu

513Playing Images BackDisplaying All Frames(Index-Display Setting)The index-display setting simultaneously displays several imagesstored on the card.

533Playing Images BackChecking the Focus byEnlarging a Selected Picture(Displaying Close-ups) This function enlarges a selected image.However, if the

553Playing Images BackTo Avoid Accidentally ErasingPictures You Want to Keep (Photo Protection)Use the protection feature to safeguard photos you want

573Playing Images BackOne-Frame EraseYou may erase unwanted pictures to increase available storage space.One-frame erase cannot be used when a picture

51 Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read alloperating instructions.2 Save These Instructions — Save all safety and operating instru

594Taking Better PicturesIn these situations, first focus your camera on an object that is thesame distance from the camera as your subject, then aim

614Taking Better PicturesUsing Fixed Focus Quick FocusUse the quick focus when you are not able to get the desired resultswith autofocus. This feature

634Taking Better PicturesUsing the FlashSwitching Between Flash ModesTo use the flash feature, push up the flash housing (located at theupper right co

4Taking Better PicturesUsing the Flash (continued)Red-eye ReductionWhen shooting people, eyes may appear red. Use the red-eyereduction flash mode to c

674Taking Better PicturesUsing the Flash (continued)Off (Flash Override)When you do not want the flash to fire even in the dark, close the flash.Use t

69Enlarging the Subject(Digital Telephoto Mode)Using the digital telephoto mode, its subject can be enlarged to 1.6x, 2x and2.5x its original size. Th

714Taking Better PicturesSelf-TimerFor when the photographer wants to be in the picture.Using a tripod is highly recommended.1Secure the camera on the

735Advanced Shooting TechniquesSettings after power is turned off Certain settings selected on the shooting menu remain in memory evenafter the power

756Press the OK button.• The setting will bechanged and the initialscreen of the menu isdisplayed.7Press the OK button afterchecking to see if thesett

775Advanced Shooting TechniquesSettings return to the default when the power is turned off.When the power is turned off, exposure compensation returns

7Important Safety Instructions (continued)16 Damage Requiring Service — While using the optional AC adapter,if you notice any of the conditions descri

795Advanced Shooting TechniquesShooting in the spot metering mode1Look through the viewfinderand position your subject inthe center of the autofocusma

815Advanced Shooting TechniquesRecord mode and image size In high resolution the image is enlarged and will also appear larger ona computer screen.Rec

835Advanced Shooting TechniquesSettings return to the default when the power is turned off.When the power is turned off the camera will return to the

855Advanced Shooting TechniquesSettings return to the default when the power is turned off.When the power is turned off, the camera will return to the

875Advanced Shooting TechniquesSettings return to the default when the power is turned off.When the power is turned off, the camera will return to the

5Advanced Shooting TechniquesHow to take movie pictures:1Decide on the compositionby viewing the monitor orviewfinder.2Full-press the shutter releaseb

915Advanced Shooting TechniquesCreating Panoramic Pictures(Card Function)Using standard Olympus SmartMedia cards also allows you to shootpanoramic sho

935Advanced Shooting TechniquesCreating Panoramic Pictures (continued)7Images can be joined together using the software utility,CAMEDIA MASTER 2.0.• P

955Advanced Shooting TechniquesSettings return to the default when the power is turned off.When the power is turned off, the sharpness setting returns

975Advanced Shooting TechniquesNAME RESET (Initial setting)When the card is switched, folder and file numbers restart from defaultsetting.Example:AUTO

9Important Safety Instructions (continued)CAUTION1 Keep batteries dry at all times. Never allow them to come intocontact with fresh water or salt wate

995Advanced Shooting TechniquesTo Retain Settings Even AfterPower is Turned Off (Settings)If there is an – or 왕 under the settings column of the chart

1016Advanced Playback TechniquesSettings after power is turned off Certain settings selected on the shooting menu remain in memory evenafter the power

1037Press the OK button afterchecking to see if the settinghas been changed.• The setting will remain andthe menu turns off.To cancel a setting change

1056Advanced Playback TechniquesOperations during playback1Press the OK button to pausethe playback.2While the camera is onpause, the followingoperati

1076Advanced Playback TechniquesTo Change the Number Display(Number Display)During playback, the frame number is displayed in the bottom right-hand co

1096Advanced Playback Techniques109Editing operations1Choose the frame that youwant to be the first frame ofyour movie picture.컄 : Moves forward one f

6Advanced Playback TechniquesTo Initialize a Card (Formatting)Non-Olympus brand cards and cards formatted or used on a computermay have longer writing

1136Advanced Playback TechniquesTo Change the Catalog FrameNumber(Index Display)In playback mode, you can press the zoom lever and display theimages c

1156Advanced Playback Techniques114To Adjust Monitor Brightness(Monitor Adjustment)The brightness of the monitor can be adjusted.This setting remains

117Printing the Date and Time onYour PhotosWhen printing your photos on a DPOF compatible printer or photo lab,you can have the date and time they wer

1110Important Safety Instructions (continued)Handling the CameraWARNING1 Use caution when taking flash pictures at close range. When you firethe flash

119Selecting an Image to BePrinted (Print reserve)1With the lens barrier closed,press the on/off monitorbutton.• The power turns on inplayback mode an

121Printing with the Olympus PhotoPrinter for Digital Cameras The Olympus Photo Printer for Digital Cameras, the P-330N/P-330(sold separately), is a D

1238Processing Photo Images with a ComputerLoading with a Floppy Disk AdapterThe picture data on a SmartMedia card can be transferred directly to acom

1258Processing Photo Images with a Computer3,5,7642Make sure the power on both the computer and the camera isturned off before connecting.3Attach the

8Processing Photo Images with a ComputerLoading Images with CAMEDIAMaster 2.0Using CAMEDIA Master 2.0 you can check camera images on thecomputer and t

129Composing Images with TemplatesIt is easy to create fun composite images using CAMEDIA Mastertemplates.* The example shows a Windows screen. Certai

131AppendixHow should I store the camera?Cameras can be damaged by dust, moisture and salt. Wipe thecamera with a slightly damp cloth and dry thorough

133AppendixPictures already taken do not appear on the monitor• The camera is in record mode. ➜ Close the lens barrier and press themonitor on/off but

135AppendixTroubleshooting (continued)The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural• The lighting affected the picture. ➜ Set the flash to fill-

137Using the Camera withOptional EquipmentThis camera can be used with the following optional equipment:Appendix136Error CodesThe monitor displays err

1312Important Safety Instructions (continued)NOTESelecting Batteries for Your Camera• This camera can use four AA NiMH batteries, four AA Alkalinebatt

139AppendixSpecificationsProduct type: Digital Camera Image Recording System for shooting and playing back photo images.Still pictures: Digital record

141IndexAC adapter ...29All Erase Frames ...110, 133Auto-Flash ...64Automa

143AppendixPanorama (panoramic pictures) ...91Photo Protection (protectedimages, write-protected,Protection)...55, 110, 111, 133Playback Menu ...

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14Chapter 4 Taking Better Pictures....58Points to Remember.....

1716Main Features• With its high-resolution CCD (total 2,110,000 pixels) and the high-performance lens, the Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera producesthe