Olympus T-10 manual

Instruction Manual T -10 DIGIT AL CAMERA ● 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. ● We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed [...]

2 EN Step 1 Other accessories not shown: warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Checking the contents of the box Step 2 Preparing the Camera “Preparing the Camera” (p. 12) Step 3 Shooting and Playing Back Images “Shooting, Viewing, and Erasing” (p. 18) Step 4 How to Use the Camera “Camera Settings” (p. 3) Step 5[...]

3 EN Camera Settings Using the Direct Buttons Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the direct buttons. Shutter button (p. 19) Zoom buttons (p. 20) q button (switch between shooting and playback) (p. 19, 22) m button (p. 5) E button (menu guide) (p. 24) Arrow pad H (left) G (down) / D button (erase) (p. 23) F (up)[...]

4 EN Using the Menu Using the Menu Use the menu to change camera settings such as the shooting mode. There may be menus that are unavailable depending on other related settings or the s mode (p. 25). Function menu Function menu Press the H button during shooting to display the function menu. The function menu is used to choose the shooting mode and[...]

5 EN 1 Press the m button. The setup menu is displayed. DIGITAL ZOOM OFF AF MODE FACE/iESP MENU OK SET EXIT 1 2 ICON GUIDE ON RESET RESET COMPRESSION NORMAL 2 Press H to highlight the page tabs. Use FG to select the desired page tab and press I . 1 MENU OK SET EXIT 2 POWER SAVE OFF ENGLISH BATTERY TYPE ALKALINE BRIGHT WORLD TIME Page tab 1 MENU OK [...]

6 EN Menu Index Menus for Shooting Functions 1 Shooting mode P (PROGRAM AUTO) ......p. 18 M (iAUTO) ...................p. 25 N (DIS MODE) ..............p. 25 s (SCENE MODE) .....p. 25 P (MAGIC FIL TER) ....p. 27 ~ (P ANORAMA) ..............p. 28 A (MOVIE) ......................p. 19 2 Flash .................................p. 29 3 Macro ...........[...]

7 EN Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions 1 r (Settings 1) MEMORY FORMA T/ FORMA T ....................... p. 39 BACKUP ....................... p. 39 USB CONNECTION ..... p. 39 q POWER ON ........... p. 40 KEEP K SETTINGS ... p. 40 BEEP ............................ p. 40 PIXEL MAPPING .......... p. 40 2 s (Settings 2) s (Monitor) ...[...]

8 EN Names of P ar ts Names of P ar ts Camera unit 34 6 7 8 2 1 5 1 Strap eyelet .................... p. 9 2 Battery/card compartment cover ........................... p. 12 3 Microphone ............. p. 34, 36 4 Flash ............................. p. 29 5 Lens ........................ p. 55, 69 6 Self-timer lamp ............. p. 30 7 USB connector[...]

9 EN 4 5 6 8 9 7 3 1 2 1 n button ........ p. 17, 18 2 Shutter button ............... p. 19 3 Monitor ................... p. 18, 50 4 Zoom buttons ............... p. 20 5 q button (switch between shooting and playback) ....... p. 19, 22 6 H button (OK) ......... p. 4, 16 7 Arrow pad ....................... p. 3 INFO button (change information displ[...]

10 EN Monitor Shooting mode display Shooting mode display 1/100 F3.1 F3.1 P P 1/100 4 4 z z N ORM P P 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO 10 M # # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 12 Still image Movie 0:34 0:34 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB VGA z z 1 2 4 5 6 7 12 9 14 11 15 16 # # 10 1 Battery check ................ p. 13 2 Shooting mode .[...]

11 EN Playback mode display Playback mode display Normal display ● 1 Battery check ................ p. 13 2 Print reservation/number of prints ...................p. 47/p. 45 3 Protect .......................... p. 38 4 Adding sound ......... p. 34, 36 5 Current memory ........... p. 56 6 Frame number/ total number of images (still images)........[...]

12 EN Preparing the Camer a Preparing the Camer a Inser ting the batter y and the SD/SDHC memor y car d (sold separately) Always use SD/SDHC memory cards with this camera. Do not insert any other types of memory card. 1 2 1 1 Battery/card compartment cover 2 Write-protect switch Insert the card straight until it clicks into place. Do not touch the [...]

13 EN When to replace the batteries When to replace the batteries Replace the batteries when the error message shown below appears. Monitor top left Error message Flashes in red 4 4 BATTERY EMPTY 4 1 2 This camera allows the user to take pictures using the internal memory even when no SD/SDHC memory card (sold separately) is inserted. “Using an S[...]

14 EN Setting up using the supplied CD Connect the camera to the computer to use the supplied CD for setup. User registration using the supplied CD and installation of ib computer software is available on Windows computers only . Windows Windows 1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows XP A “Setup” dialog will be displayed. Windows V[...]

15 EN OL YMPUS Viewer 2 Operating System Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows Vista / Windows 7 Processor Pentium 4 1.3GHz or better RAM 1GB or more (2GB or more recommended) Free Hard Drive Space 1GB or more Monitor Settings 1024 × 768 pixels or more Minimum 65,536 colors (16,770,000 colors recommended) ib Operating System Windows XP (S[...]

16 EN 2 Install OL YMPUS Viewer 2. Check the system requirements before beginning installation. Click the “OL YMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. OL YMPUS Viewer 2 Operating System Mac OS X v10.4.1 1–v10.6 Processor Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better RAM 1GB or more (2GB or more recommended[...]

17 EN Date, time, time zone, and language The date and time set here are saved to image fi le names, date prints, and other data. Y ou can also choose the language for the menus and messages displayed in the monitor . 1 Press the n button to turn on the camera. The date and time setting screen is displayed when the date and time are not set. X -- [...]

18 EN Shooting, Viewing, and Er asing Shooting, Viewing, and Er asing Shooting with the optimum aper tur e value and shutter speed [PROGRAM A UT O] In this mode, automatic shooting settings are activated while also allowing changes to a wide range of other shooting menu functions, such as exposure compensation, white balance, etc. as needed. 1 Pres[...]

19 EN 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject. When the camera focuses on the subject, the exposure is locked (shutter speed and aperture value are displayed), and the AF target mark changes to green. The camera was unable to focus if the AF target mark fl ashes red. Try focusing again. P P 1/400 1/400 F3.1 F3.1 AF target m[...]

20 EN 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject, and gently press the button all the way down to start recording. 0:00 REC REC 0:34 0:00 0:34 0:00 REC REC 0:34 0:00 0:34 Lights up red when recording Current length Press halfway Press fully Continuous recording length (p. 58) 4 Gently press the shutter button all the way down t[...]

21 EN [OFF] selected for [DIGIT AL ZOOM]: Image size Zoom bar 10M Optical zoom range Other Image zoomed and cropped. *1 [ON] selected for [DIGIT AL ZOOM]: Image size Zoom bar 10M Digital zoom range Other Image zoomed and cropped. *1 Digital zoom range *1 This function will not reduce the image quality since it does not convert the data with fewer p[...]

22 EN Viewing images 1 Press the q button. Number of frames/T otal number of images 12:30 ’10/10/26 ’10/10/26 12: 30 4/30 4/30 Playback image 2 Use HI to select an image. Displays previous image Displays next image Hold I to fast forward and hold H to reverse. The display size of the images can be changed. “Index view and close-up view” (p.[...]

23 EN The sound recorded in movie mode cannot be played back with this camera. T o listen to the sound, connect to a PC. Operations during pausing playback Operations during pausing playback During pause 00:1 4/ 00:34 00:14/ 00:34 Cueing Press F to display the fi rst frame and press G to display the last frame. Advancing and rewinding one frame at[...]

24 EN Index view and c lose-up view Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. Close-up view (up to 10× magni fi cation) allows checking of image details. 1 Press the zoom buttons. 12:30 ’10/10/26 ’10/10/26 12 :30 4/30 4/30 ’10/10/26 12:30 ’10/10/26 ’10/10/26 12 :30 4/30 4/30 2 4 4 ’10/10/26 4 2 WT WT W T 2 24 Index view S[...]

25 EN Using Shooting Modes Using Shooting Modes T o change the shooting mode T o change the shooting mode The shooting mode ( P , M , N , s , P , ~ , A ) can be changed by using the function menu. “Using the Menu” (p. 4) The default settings of the function are highlighted in . Shooting with automatic settings [iA UTO] According to the scene, t[...]

26 EN 2 Press G to go to the submenu. 4 4 PORTRAIT PORTRAIT 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB 10 M 3 Use HI to select the best shooting mode for the scene, and press the H button. 4 4 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB 10 M # # Icon indicating [SCENE MODE] that is set In [SCENE MODE], the optimum shooting settings are pre-programmed for speci fi c shooting scenes. For[...]

27 EN Shooting with special effects [MAGIC FIL TER] Add an artistic effect to your photo by selecting the desired magic fi lter . 1 Set the shooting mode to P . 4 4 MAGIC FILTER MAGIC FILTER 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB 10 M 2 Press G to go to the submenu. POP ART 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB 10 M 3 Use HI to select the desired effect and then press the H b[...]

28 EN 3 Press the shutter button to take the fi rst frame, and then compose the second shot. 1 2 12 MENU EXIT OK SET Before fi rst shot After fi rst shot After the fi rst shot, the area shown in the white frame reappears on the side of the display opposite the pan direction. Frame subsequent photographs so that they overlap with the image on th[...]

29 EN “Using the Menu” (p. 4) The default settings of the function are highlighted in . Using the fl ash The fl ash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions. 1 Select the fl ash option in the shooting function menu. 4 4 P P 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO 10 M FLASH AUTO FLASH AUTO 2 Use HI to select the sett[...]

30 EN Using the self-timer After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay . 1 Select the self-timer option in the shooting function menu. 4 4 P P 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO 10 M 12 12 2 2 Y OFF Y OFF 2 Use HI to select the setting option, and press the H button to set. Option Descriptio[...]

31 EN Adjusting to a natural color scheme (W hite balance) For more natural coloring, choose a white balance option suited to the scene. 1 Select the white balance option in the shooting function menu. WB AUTO WB 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO 10 M P P 2 Use HI to select the setting option, and press the H button to set. Option Descripti[...]

32 EN Selecting the size of still images 1 Select the image size option in the shooting function menu. P P 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO 8 4 4 M 10 M 16:9S 10M 10M # # 2 Use HI to select the setting option, and press the H button to set. Option Description 10M (3648×2736) Suitable for printing A3 (1 1×17 in.) pictures. 8M (3264×2448)[...]

33 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Menus for Shooting Functions Menus for Shooting Functions The default settings of the function are highlighted in . Restoring the shooting functions to the Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [RESET] default settings [RESET] z (Shooting menu) X RESET Sub[...]

34 EN Selecting the focusing area [AF MODE] Selecting the focusing area [AF MODE] z (Shooting menu) X AF MODE Submenu 2 Application F ACE/iESP The camera focuses automatically . (If a face is detected, it is shown by a white frame *1 ; when the shutter button is pressed halfway and the camera is able to focus, the frame color is changed to green *2[...]

35 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Displaying icon guides [ICON GUIDE] Displaying icon guides [ICON GUIDE] z (Shooting menu) X ICON GUIDE Submenu 2 Application OFF No icon guide is displayed. ON The explanation of the selected icon will be displayed when a shooting mode or shooting function menu icon is selec[...]

36 EN Menus for Playbac k, Editing, and Printing Functions Menus for Playbac k, Editing, and Printing Functions Playing back pictures automatically Playing back pictures automatically [SLIDESHOW] [SLIDESHOW] q (Playback menu) X SLIDESHOW T o start a slideshow T o start a slideshow After pressing the H button, the slideshow starts. T o stop the slid[...]

37 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Retouching images [PERFECT FIX] Retouching images [PERFECT FIX] q (Playback menu) X EDIT X PERFECT FIX Depending on the picture, the editing may not be effective. The retouching process may lower the image resolution. Submenu 1 Application ALL [LIGHTING FIX] and [REDEYE FIX][...]

38 EN T o individually select and erase images T o individually select and erase images [SEL. IMAGE] [SEL. IMAGE] 1 Use FG to select [SEL. IMAGE], and press the H button. 2 Use HI to select the image to be erased, and press the H button to add a R mark to the image. Press the W zoom button to display an index view . Images can be quickly selected u[...]

39 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Menus for Other Camera Settings Menus for Other Camera Settings Erasing data completely Erasing data completely [MEMOR Y FORMA T]/[FORMA T] [MEMOR Y FORMA T]/[FORMA T] r (Settings 1) X MEMORY FORMA T/ FORMA T Before formatting, check that no important data is left in the int[...]

40 EN Even if a computer has USB ports, proper operation is not guaranteed in the following cases. computers with USB ports installed using an expansion card, etc. computers without a factory-installed OS and home-built computers T urning on the camera with the T urning on the camera with the q q button [ button [ q q POWER ON] POWER ON] r (Setting[...]

41 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Saving battery power between shots Saving battery power between shots [POWER SA VE] [POWER SA VE] s (Settings 2) X POWER SA VE Submenu 2 Application OFF Cancels [POWER SA VE]. ON When the camera is not being used for approx. 10 seconds, the monitor automatically turns off to[...]

42 EN Switching between home and travel destination time zones [WORLD TIME] Switching between home and travel destination time zones [WORLD TIME] s (Settings 2) X WORLD TIME Y ou will not be able to select a time zone using [WORLD TIME] if the camera clock has not fi rst been set using [ X ]. Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application HOME/AL TERNA TE x The [...]

43 EN Printing Printing Direct printing (PictBridge *1 ) By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer , you can print images directly without using a computer . To fi nd out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. *1 PictBridge is a standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of dif[...]

44 EN T o exit printing T o exit printing After a selected image is displayed on the screen, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer . OK PRINT EXIT Changing the printer’s settings f or printing [CUST OM PRINT] 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [EASY PRINT] (p. 43). 2 Press the H button to start printing. 3 Use FG to select the print mode, a[...]

45 EN 5 Use FG to select the [BORDERLESS] or [PICS/SHEET] settings, and press the H button. Submenu 4 Application OFF/ON *1 The image is printed with a border around it ([OFF]). The image is printed to fi ll the entire paper ([ON]). (The number of images per sheet varies depending on the printer .) The number of images per sheet ([PICS/SHEET]) is [...]

46 EN T o crop an image [ T o crop an image [ P P ] ] 1 Use the zoom buttons to select the size of the cropping frame, use FGHI to move the frame, and then press the H button. OK SET 2 Use FG to select [OK], and press the H button. MENU OK P CANCEL OK OK SET BACK 8 If necessary , repeat Steps 6 and 7 to select the image to be printed, make the deta[...]

47 EN T o cancel printing T o cancel printing 1 When [DO NOT REMOVE USB CABLE] is displayed, press the m button, use FG to select [CANCEL], and then press the H button. PRINT OK SET CONTINUE CANCEL CANCEL MENU DO NOT REMOVE USB CABLE CANCEL 11 Press the m button. 12 When the message [REMOVE USB CABLE] is displayed, disconnect the USB cable from the[...]

48 EN Single-frame print r eser vations [ < ] 1 Display the setup menu. “Using the Menu” (p. 4) 2 From the playback menu q , select [PRINT ORDER] and then press the H button. PRINT ORDER U MENU OK SET EXIT < < 3 Use FG to select [ < ], and press the H button. N OR M 4/30 4/30 12:30 ’10/10/26 ’10/10/26 12: 30 N ORM 10 M FILE 100 [...]

49 EN Reser ving one print each of all images on the card [ U ] 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [ < ] (p. 48). 2 Use FG to select [ U ], and press the H button. 3 Follow Steps 5 and 6 in [ < ]. Resetting all print reser vation data 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [ < ] (p. 48). 2 Use FG to select either [ < ] or [ U ], and press the H button. PRINT[...]

50 EN Usage Tips Usage Tips If the camera does not work as intended, or if an error message is displayed on the screen, and you are unsure of what to do, refer to the information below to fi x the problem(s). T roubleshooting Battery Battery “The camera does not work even when batteries are installed”. Insert new or recharged batteries in the [...]

51 EN Miscellaneous Miscellaneous “The camera makes a noise when taking pictures”. The camera may activate the lens and make a noise even if no operation is performed. This is because the camera automatically performs actions of auto focus as far as it is ready to shoot. Er ror messa ge When one of the messages below is displayed on the monitor[...]

52 EN Error message Corrective action PRINT ERROR Printer problem Turn of f the camera and printer , check the printer for any problems, and then turn the power on again. CANNOT PRINT *4 Problem with selected image Use a computer to print. *1 Before erasing important images, download them to a computer . *2 All data will be erased. *3 This is displ[...]

53 EN Object with no vertical lines *1 *1 It is also effective to compose the shot by holding the camera vertically to focus, and then returning to the horizontal position to take the picture. When objects are at different distances Fast-moving object The subject is not in the center of the frame Camera shake “T aking pictures without camera shak[...]

54 EN Color hue “T aking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear” T aking pictures by selecting white balance (p. 31) Best results in most environments can normally be obtained with the [WB AUTO] setting, but for some subjects, you should try experimenting with different settings. (This is especially true for sunshade under a clea[...]

55 EN Appendix Appendix Camera car e 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 sof[...]

56 EN Using an SD/SDHC memor y car d A card (and internal memory) also corresponds to the fi lm that records images in a fi lm camera. Otherwise, the recorded images (data) can be erased, and retouching is also available with the use of a computer . Cards can be removed from the camera and exchanged, but this is not possible with the internal mem[...]

57 EN Readout/recording process of the card Readout/recording process of the card During shooting, the current memory indicator lights in red while the camera is writing data. Never open the battery/card compartment cover or unplug the USB cable. This can not only damage the image data but also render the internal memory or card unusable. 4 4 P P 0[...]

58 EN Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and SD/SDHC memory cards internal memory and SD/SDHC memory cards The fi gures for the number of storable still pictures and continuous recording length [...]

59 EN Movies Movies IMAGE SIZE FRAME RA TE Continuous recording length Internal memory SD/SDHC memory card (1 GB) With sound Without sound With sound Without sound 8 640×480 N 9 sec. 9 sec. 8 min. 53 sec. 8 min. 56 sec. O 19 sec. 19 sec. 17 min. 42 sec. 17 min. 52 sec. 9 320×240 N 27 sec. 27 sec. 24 min. 42 sec. 25 min. 0 sec. O 53 sec. 55 sec. 4[...]

60 EN SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 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 P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING T O QUALIFIED OL YMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in[...]

61 EN Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a low-temperature burn. When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in a low-temperature burn. Pay attention to the following: When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you hold on to the camera in this state, a low-temperature burn may be caused. In places subject t[...]

62 EN If NiMH batteries are not charged within the speci fi ed time, stop charging them and do not use them. Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken. If a battery leaks, becomes discolored, deformed or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop using the camera. If a battery leaks fl uid onto your clothing or skin, remove th[...]

63 EN When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the edges may appear zigzagged on the monitor . This is not a malfunction; it will be less noticeable in playback mode. In places subject to low temperatures, the LCD monitor may take a long time to turn on or its color may change temporarily . When using the camera in extremely cold places, [...]

64 EN For customers in North and South America For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number: T-10 Trade Name: OL YMPUS Responsible Party: Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway , P .O. Box 610, Center V alley , P A 18034-0610, U.S.A. T elephone Number: 484-896-5000 T ested T o Comply With FCC Standar[...]

65 EN FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR RELA TING TO THE INFRINGEMENT OF ANY P ATENT , COPYRIGHT , OR OTHER PROPRIET ARY RIGHT USED OR INCLUDED THEREIN. IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPL Y AS A MATTER OF LAW , THEY ARE LIMITED IN DURA TION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY . SOME ST A TES MA Y NOT RECOGNIZE A DISCLAIMER OR LIMIT A TION OF W ARRANTIES[...]

66 EN For customers in Europe 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 electrica[...]

67 EN 4 Olympus’s sole liability under this Guarantee shall be limited to repairing or replacing the product. Any liability under the Guarantee 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, fi lms, other equi[...]

68 EN Notes regarding warranty maintenance 1 This Warranty will only be valid if the W arranty Certi fi cate is duly completed by Olympus or the dealer . Make sure that your name, the name of the dealer , the serial number and the year , month and date of purchase are all completed. 2 Since this Warranty Certi fi cate will not be re-issued, keep [...]

69 EN SPECIFICA TIONS Camera Camera Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Recording system Still pictures : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)) Applicable standards : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge Sound with still pictures : W[...]

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