User manual OLYMPUS 400 DIGITAL QUICK START GUIDE

[. . . ] This is the only battery/charger designed for use with the Digital Camera. The battery cannot be charged while in the camera. Charge indicator c. Inserting the xD-Picture Card The xD-Picture Card is where the camera stores your pictures and is available in a variety of memory capacities. The pictures you take with the camera remain on the xD-Picture Card even when the camera is turned off and/or the battery is removed. Note: The Lithium ion battery is not fully charged when the camera is purchased. [. . . ] (OPTIONAL) Self-timer button Set the date and time when using the camera for the first time. This affects the way image file names are created, and will conveniently include this information with each picture. · With the front lens barrier closed, press once. The monitor will turn on with "NO PICTURE" displayed in the monitor. The date and time can also be set when the camera is in the shooting mode. · Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using to select the field, and to set the proper value. Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set. Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour format. · Press to store the date and time. Battery component cover Tripod socket Camera Settings in Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor Shooting mode Battery check Green lamp Flash stand-by Macro mode Flash mode Exposure compensation Metering White balance AF target mark c. Camera Diagram and Controls Card cover Card cover catch Sequential shooting Self-timer/Remote control Memory gauge Record mode Resolution Number of storable still pictures Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations. Flash Self-timer/ Remote control lamp Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor Print reservation Number of prints Battery check Protect Record mode Resolution Exposure compensation White balance Connector cover Date and time File number (still picture) USB connector VIDEO OUT jack Lens barrier Remote control receiver Lens DC-IN jack DC-IN jack cover Note: Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators will be displayed. VT420103 Printed in China TAKING PICTURES a. Taking a Picture with the Monitor · Open the lens barrier fully. · Frame your subject using the monitor. There are two ways to compose your subject: using the monitor or with the viewfinder. Depending upon the shooting situation, there may be advantages to each method. Please refer to the printed Basic Manual for more information. The Digital Camera confirms the focus and exposure are properly set when the green lamp in the viewfinder lights steadily. · Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. A short beep confirms your picture has been taken. Icon No indication Flash Mode Auto-flash Description The camera automatically decides if the flash is needed. Red-eye Reduces incidence of red-eye by emitting pre-flashes to Reduction Flash shrink pupil size before firing the main flash. Flash Off Turns the flash off for times when flash photography is prohibited or not desired. Zooming This Digital Camera features a zoom lens, allowing you to get closer to action, or capture wide-angle shots and get everything into the picture. Push to zoom out Push to zoom in With the shutter button depressed halfway, the flash is ready to fire when the indicator in the monitor or the orange lamp next to the viewfinder lights. Number of Storable Pictures Icons representing camera settings appear on the monitor, telling you important information such as the Flash and record modes, battery life, and the number of frames remaining. · Press the shutter button halfway. The green lamp will light steadily when the focus and exposure are set. · Push the zoom button W to zoom out and get everything into the picture. · Push the zoom button T to choose telephoto shooting and get closer to the action. Your Digital Camera can handle xD-Picture Cards from 16 MB to 256 MB. The number of storable pictures depends on the image quality selected. This mode allows you to capture high quality images with medium file sizes. See the Reference Manual for complete descriptions of each recording mode and the storable frame capacity for the various resolution modes and xD-Picture Card capacities. TIP :To find out how many frames you have left, turn on the monitor and look for the number in the lower right corner. [. . . ] Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. All-Frame Erase: Deletes all pictures on the xD-Picture Card in one operation, except for pictures you have protected. Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. · With the lens barrier closed, press . · Use to select the CARD tab, then press twice to access the CARD SETUP screen. · As a safeguard, the Digital Camera will ask you to select YES or NO to confirm erasing, as this process permanently deletes all unprotected pictures. [. . . ]