Olympus Stylus 410 manual

DIGITAL CAMERA Basic Manual Basic Manual Read this first Prep arations T aking still pictures Creating and sharing images usin g a computer Appendix V iewing still pictures 000e_kihonhen.book Pa ge 1 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:30 PM[...]

2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. The reference manuals for this came ra consist of the following two guides. T o ensure correct and safe use of the camera, please read the manuals before using the camera and refer to them whenever necessary during use. The contents of this manual are subjec t to change without noti[...]

3 * Refer to the Reference Ma nual for items in black. Basic Content s Introduction .........................................................................2 2 Contents .............................................................................3 3 Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 8 Unpacking the box contents ........[...]

Contents 4 * Refer to the Reference Ma nual for items in black. Basic Taking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 58 Shooting ...........................................................................28 58 Holding the camera corr ectly ........................................................ 28 58 Taking still pictures .............[...]

Contents 5 * Refer to the Reference Ma nual for items in black. Basic Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 9 Recording movies N (P .1 19) Settings suited to situatio n and purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Contents 6 * Refer to the Reference Ma nual for items in black. Basic Windows ........................................................................... 46 158 Installing the USB driver (When using Windows 98/98SE) .......... 46 158 Connecting the camera to the computer ...................................... 48 160 Confirming the computer rec ogni[...]

7 Read this first Unp acking the box contents * The QuickS tart Guide is also in cluded in the Digital camera package. Digital Camera St r a p Picture card (xD-Picture Card) LI-10B lithium ion battery LI-10C battery charger Remote control USB cable AC cable for the charger A/V cable CD-ROM (CAMEDIA Master/ Reference Manual) Basic manual W arranty c[...]

8 Read this first For safe use of your camera V arious symbols are used to warn of hazards to yourself and others and prevent damage to proper ty through misuse of the camera. The symbols and their meanings are explained below . Precautions when handling the camera Danger Do not use in the presence of flammable or explosive gas. Do not use the came[...]

For safe use of your camera 9 Read this first Continued on next page Be careful with the strap when carrying the camera as it can easily catch on stray objects, causing injury or damage. Do not leave the camera in places of hi gh temperature. Avoid touching the battery with your bare hands when replacin g it, as it may cause burns. Use only the spe[...]

For safe use of your camera 10 Read this first The latest high precision technology has gone into th e making of the camera’ s monitor , but there are some pixels which are permanently lit or which do not light at all. These pixels do not affect the recorded picture. Also, depending on the angle at which the monitor is viewed, the colors and brig[...]

For safe use of your camera 11 Read this first Do not bring the plus or minus termin als into contact with anything met al. Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects su ch as necklaces or hairpins. Should battery fluid get in your eyes, wash your eyes immediately with clean water and do not rub them. Seek medical attention immediatel[...]

12 Read this first W eatherproof feature This camera is weatherproof, but it cannot be used underwater . Observe the following precauti ons when using the camera. Olympus will not assume any responsibility for malfunction of the camera caused by water getting inside as a result of misuse by the user . The camera is weatherproof and is not damaged b[...]

13 Preparations Before operating your camera Att aching the strap Thread the strap through the strap eyelet as shown. Pull the strap tight, making sure that it is securely fastened and does not come loose. Do not swing the camera around by the st rap or pull the strap with excessive force as this may cause the strap to break. Attach the strap corre[...]

14 Prep arations Before operating your camera Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithiu m ion battery (LI-10B). Do not use any other type of battery . The battery is not fully charged when the camera is purchased. Fully charge the battery before first use. Plug in the AC cable in the sequence indicated by c and d . When the battery is[...]

15 Prep arations Before operating your camera Continued on next page Loading and removing the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-10B). Check the following items before lo ading or removing the battery: c The lens barrier is closed. d The lamps on the right of the viewfinder are off. e The monitor is off. Loading the battery[...]

Loading and removing the battery 16 Prep arations Before operating your camera Close the battery compartment cover as indicated by the arrows c d . Do not force the cover . The compartment cover closes easily when the battery is properly oriented. If the cover does not close easily , check the orientation of the battery . The number of pictures tha[...]

Loading and removing the battery 17 Prep arations Before operating your camera Removing the battery Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of c and lift up in the direction of d . Remove the battery . Do not open the battery compartment cover with the camera facing down, as the battery will fall out and may become damaged. Close the b[...]

18 Prep arations Before operating your camera Inserting and removing the picture card This camera stores image data on an xD-Picture Card. No pictures can be taken unless a card has be en inserted in the camera. Make sure that c The lens barrier is closed. d The lamps on the right of the viewfinder are off. e The monitor is off. Inserting the card [...]

Inserting and removing the picture card 19 Before operating your camera Prep arations Continued on next page Insert the card into the spring- loaded card slot as shown. The card will lock into place when fully inserted. Push the card in as far as it will go. T o rem ove the card, press it in again to eject it. Close the picture card cover before cl[...]

Inserting and removing the picture card 20 Prep arations Before operating your camera Removing the card Open the connector cover and then open the picture card cover . Push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly . The card will be ejected. Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card in may cause it to eject forcefu[...]

21 Prep arations Before operating your camera Continued on next page Power on/of f The camera can be turned on in “s hooting mode”, “playback mode” or “computer connection mode”. Do not do any of the following while the camera is turned on. Such actions could destroy all the data on the card. On ce destroyed, dat a cannot be restored. ?[...]

Power on/off 22 Prep arations Before operating your camera When closing the lens barrier , do not press the lens barrier hard against the lens as this could damage the lens or cause malfunction. When viewing pictures (Playback mode) T urn the camera on. Î Press the q . The picture you have just taken is displayed. T o save battery power , the came[...]

23 Prep arations Camera settings Menu operations The screen that appears on the mo nitor when you turn the camera on and press the OK button is called the “First menu”. There are three first menus, one for the shooting mode, playback mode (still picture) and playback mode (movie). Use the arrow pad to select a menu on the first menu and press t[...]

24 Prep arations Camera settings Selecting your language for on-screen display () Y o u can select the language in wh ich the menus and error messages are displayed on the monitor . Open the lens barrier and press the OK button. The first menu is displayed. Press to go to the MODE MENU. Press or to select the SETUP tab. Press to go to the SETUP men[...]

25 Prep arations Camera settings Press or to select the language you want to use. Press the OK button. The selected language is set. Press the OK button again to exit the menu. FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESP AÑOL ENGLISH GO SELECT Selecting your language for on-screen display ( W ) 000e_kihonhen.book Page 25 Tuesday, Febr uary 10, 2004 2:30 PM[...]

26 Prep arations Camera settings Setting the date and time () Set the date and time before you use the camera. This feature is handy when managing pictures on a co mputer or printing pictures. Open the lens barrier , or press the q and then the OK button. The first menu is displayed. Press to go to the MODE MENU. Press or to select the SETUP tab. P[...]

27 Prep arations Camera settings Press or to select one of the following date formats: Y -M-D (Y ear/ Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/Day/ Y ear), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Y ear). Press to go to the year field. The following steps show the procedure used when the date format is set to Y -M-D. Press or to set each of the last two digits of the year . Press to go t[...]

28 T aking still pictures Shooting Holding the camera correctly When taking pictures, hold the ca mera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. It may cause camera movement, exte nding your arms or not keeping your elbows at your sides. Horizont al grip V ertical grip Keep your fingers and th[...]

29 T aking still pictures Shooting Continued on next page T aking still pictures The following section describes how to take pictures using the monitor . Shutter button operation is the same as when taking pictures using the viewfinder . Open the lens barrier . When power is turned on, the lens extends, the monitor turns on, and the camera enters s[...]

Taking still pictures 30 T aking still pictures Shooting Confirm on the monitor that the battery check indication is e (green). The battery check indication only appears for the first 10 seconds after turning on the camera. Place the AF target mark on the subject. The number of remaining pictures is displayed on the monitor . If the monitor is hard[...]

Taking still pictures 31 T aking still pictures Shooting Press the shutter button gently , and keep the button half pressed. The focus and exposure are locked and the green lamp lights steadily . When the flash is going to fire, the orange lamp lights. If the green lamp blinks (when closer than 50 cm (19.7 in.) from the subject), this means that th[...]

32 T aking still pictures Settings suited to situation and purpose Changing shooting modes There are ten shooting m odes to choose from on this camera. T o easily create the effect s you want, simply select the mode best suited to your picture. g “Shooting modes” (P .33) Until you become familiar with t he camera, it is recommended that PROGRAM[...]

Changing shooting modes 33 T aking still pictures Settings suited to situation and purpose Continued on next page Shooting modes P (PROGRAM) AUTO All you need to do is press the shutter button. The camera select s the optimal settings. PORTRAIT I Suitable for t aking a portrait-style shot of a person. Ideal for capturing accurate skin tones. LANDSC[...]

Changing shooting modes 34 T aking still pictures Settings suited to situation and purpose INDOOR H The flash is set to reach farther away for taking pictures indoors. [W :Approx. 5.1m (16.7ft): T :Approx. 2.8m (9.2ft)] However , the record mode is limited to 1280 × 960. BEACH & SNOW F Suitable for t aking pictures at a beach or in snow . Lets[...]

35 T aking still pictures Settings suited to situation and purpose Using the zoom This camera can shoot at 3× magnification. Press the zoom button to set shooting range and composition. Press the zoom button in shooting mode. Press and hold the T side of the zoom button to zoom in on a distant object. (T elephoto) Press and hold the W side of the [...]

36 T aking still pictures Settings suited to situation and purpose Using the flash () The camera is initially set to Auto -flash, but you can select from the following four flash modes accord ing to the shoot ing conditions. Auto-flash (Factory default setting) The flash fires automatically in lo w light or backlight conditions. ! Red-eye reduction[...]

37 T aking still pictures Settings suited to situation and purpose Press repeatedly in shooting mode to change the flash setting. The flash mode indication is displayed on the screen when a flash mode other than auto-flash is selected. The flash settings ch ange in the order of the arrow . After “Flash of f”, the setting returns to “Auto flas[...]

38 T aking still pictures Settings suited to situation and purpose Changing the image size and quality () This function lets you select the image size and quali ty when recording pictures on the card. It is best to choose the size an d quality according to the purpose. The camera is preset to HQ mode. Picture card cap acity and numb er of storable [...]

39 T aking still pictures Settings suited to situation and purpose Press the OK button in shooting mode. The first menu is displayed. Press to go to the record mode settings. Press or to select SHQ, HQ, SQ1 or SQ2. If you selected SHQ, HQ or SQ1, go to g step 4. If you selected SQ2, go to g step 3. Press to display the SQ2 setup screen. Press o r t[...]

40 V iewing still pictures V iewing still pictures PLA YBACK Playback When the playback mode is activated, the last picture taken is displayed on the monitor . Press the arro w pad to change the picture. Press the q . Playback mode is selected and the last picture taken is displayed on the monitor . (QUICK VIEW) Pressing the arrow pad while playbac[...]

41 V iewing still pictures Erasing pictures Single-frame erase () Digital cameras let you erase pictures that you do not want to keep. When you erase an unwanted pictur e, the number of pictures you can take increases. Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. While in playback mode, display the picture you want to erase. g “Playback” (P .40) P[...]

42 Creating and sharing im ages using a computer Creating and sharing im ages using a computer Before using your computer Operating procedure Y ou can transfer images from the pi cture card in the camera to your computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the supplied USB cable. Depending on the Operating System of your computer , you ma[...]

Operating procedure 43 Creating and sharing im ages using a computer Before using your computer When using the camera connected to the computer , be sure that the camera has sufficient battery power . Note that the camera’s battery will continuously discharge (use energy) w hen connected (communicating) with a computer . If the battery becomes ex[...]

44 Creating and sharing im ages using a computer Before using your computer Identifying the operating system T o determine the available methods for transferring images from the camera to your computer , you must first identify the operating system (OS) of your computer . g For Macintosh users, see the Re ference Manual P .156 (CAMEDIA Master CD-RO[...]

45 Creating and sharing im ages using a computer Before using your computer Determining how to connect the camera to a computer Select one of the following three me thods for connecting the camera to the computer . 1. Using the provided USB cable to connect the camera to your computer . g “Windows” (P .48) g For Macintosh users, see the Referen[...]

46 Creating and sharing im ages using a computer Windows Inst alling the USB driver (When using Windows 98/98SE) If your Operating System is Windows 98/98SE, you must install the USB driver before connecting the came ra to your computer for the first time. Follow the instructions below to inst all the USB driver in your computer . Once it is fully [...]

Installing the USB driver (When using Windows 98/98SE) 47 Creating and sharing im ages using a computer Windows When the installation is complete, the window on the right is displayed. Click “OK” to restart your computer . 000e_kihonhen.book Page 47 Tuesday, Febr uary 10, 2004 2:30 PM[...]

48 Creating and sharing im ages using a computer Windows Connecting the camera to the computer Use the provided USB cable to conn ect the camera to the computer . Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB driver before connecting the camera to the computer . g “Installing the US B driver” (P .46) T urn the computer on. Make sure tha[...]

49 Continued on next page Creating and sharing im ages using a computer Windows Confirming the computer recognizes the camera Confirming the computer recognizes the camera Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Double click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. If the camera is properly recognized by the computer , the “Removable Disk” icon is displayed.[...]

Confirming the computer recognizes the camera 50 Creating and sharing im ages using a computer Windows Check for the “DCIM” folder . This confirms that the camera is recognized by the computer . Y ou can now operate the files on the computer . Windows XP When the computer has recognized t he camera, a window is displayed, prompting you to selec[...]

51 Continued on next page Creating and sharing im ages using a computer Using the provided CAMEDIA Master software Inst alling the CAMEDIA Master software – for first time usage g For Macintosh users, Reference Manual P .181 (CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM) Windows The following are the system requir ement s for CAMEDIA Master 4.2. Operating System Window[...]

Installing the CAMEDIA Master so ftware – for first time usage 52 Creating and sharing im ages using a computer Using the provided CAMEDIA Master software Click the “CAMEDIA Master 4.2” button. Read the descriptions on the right-hand side of the window and click “Next”. QuickT ime, CAMEDIA Master , and Acrobat Reader will be installed in [...]

Installing the CAMEDIA Master software – for first time usage 53 Creating and sharing im ages using a computer Using the provided CAMEDIA Master software e T ype in your name and the software serial number . When entering the serial number , be careful to distinguish between “0” (zero) and “O” (upper case o), “0” (zero) and “D” (u[...]

54 Creating and sharing im ages using a computer Using the provided CAMEDIA Master software S t arting/Exiting the CAMEDIA Master software Windows Double click the “CAMEDIA Master” icon on your desktop. The main menu is displayed. CAMEDIA Master main menu 1 T ransfer images From Camera T ransfers images from the came ra connected to the compute[...]

Starting/Exiting the CAMEDIA Master software 55 Creating and sharing im ages using a computer Using the provided CAMEDIA Master software The Online User Registration window is displayed. If your computer is connected to the Internet, fo llow the onscreen instruct ions to complete user registration. If you do not want to continue with the registrati[...]

56 Creating and sharing im ages using a computer Using the provided CAMEDIA Master software T ransferring camera images to the computer The following explains how to tran sfer images from “CAMERA” to a computer , create an album, and then save it on the computer . When using “From Camera” to transfer images, you must be connected to an Olym[...]

Transferring camera images to the computer 57 Continued on next page Creating and sharing im ages using a computer Using the provided CAMEDIA Master software Create a group. c Click the “New Album” button in the lower right- hand corner of the T ransfer Images window . The “Create New Album” dialog box is displayed. d Select “Group”, ty[...]

Transferring camera im ages to the computer 58 Creating and sharing im ages using a computer Using the provided CAMEDIA Master software d T ype in “20031 1 10” for the name of the album and click “OK”. An album named “20031 1 10” has now been created inside the “Photos” group on the right-hand side of the window . Y ou are now ready[...]

Transferring camera images to the computer 59 Creating and sharing im ages using a computer Using the provided CAMEDIA Master software e Click the “Menu” icon in the upper left-hand corner of the T ransfer Images window to return to the main menu. Disconnect the camera from your computer . g “Windows 98/98SE” (P .60) g “Windows Me/2000/XP[...]

60 Creating and sharing im ages using a computer Using the provided CAMEDIA Master software Disconnecting the camera from your computer Windows 98/98SE Make sure that the orange lamp on the camera is not lit. The green lamp, however , is lit. If the orange lamp is lit or blinking, wait until the lamp turns off before proceeding. If the orange lamp [...]

Disconnecting the camera from your computer 61 Creating and sharing im ages using a computer Using the provided CAMEDIA Master software Windows Me/2000/XP Make sure that the orange lamp on the camera is not lit. The green lamp, however , is lit. If the orange lamp is lit or blinking, wait until the lamp turns off before proceeding. If the orange la[...]

62 Creating and sharing im ages using a computer Using the provided CAMEDIA Master software Other features The CAMEDIA Master software on the CAMEDIA Information CD-ROM enables you to easily manage and en joy the pictures taken with your digital camera. CAMEDIA Master has the following functions. g For details, see the CAMEDIA Mast er instruction m[...]

63 Menu List The shooting mode and playback mode menus for still pictures and movies are shown separately below . Shooting mode menu (S till picture) First menu  Ta b  Function  Setting  MODE MENU CAMERA ESP/ 5 , 5 P. 8 0 DRIVE , j P. 8 7 DIGIT AL ZOOM , ON P. 7 0 R , ON P. 9 4 % , ON P. 8 3 P ANORAMA P. 8 9 2 IN 1 P. 9 2 IMAGE WB / 5 /[...]

Menu List 64 Appendix Shooting mode menus (Movie) K SHQ, , SQ1, SQ2 P. 7 4 F –2.0 ~ 0 ~ +2.0 P. 7 9 MONITOR ON MONITOR OFF , P. 5 1 First menu  Ta b  Function  Setting  MODE MENU CAMERA ESP/ 5 , 5 P. 8 0 DIGIT AL ZOOM , ON P. 7 0 % , ON P. 8 3 IMAGE WB / 5 / 3 / 1 / > P. 7 7 CARD CARD SETUP YES, NO P. 5 2 SETUP ALL RESET ON, OFF P.[...]

Menu List 65 Appendix Playback mode menus (S till picture) First menu  Ta b  Function  Setting  MODE MENU PLA Y 0 , ON P. 1 1 4 y , +90°, –90° P. 1 0 1 < < , U P. 1 3 4 EDIT BLACK & WHITE BLACK & WHITE, CANCEL P. 1 0 8 SEPIA SEPIA, CANCEL P. 1 1 0 Q 640 × 480, 320 × 240, CANCEL P. 1 1 2 CARD CARD SETUP ALL ERASE, FOR[...]

Menu List 66 Appendix Playback mode menus (Movie) First menu  Ta b  Function  Setting  MODE MENU PLA Y 0 , ON P. 1 1 4 CARD CARD SETUP ALL ERASE, FORMA T P. 1 1 7 , 52 SETUP ALL RESET ON, OFF P. 3 3 W ∗ ENGLISH, FR ANCAIS , DEUTSCH, ESP AÑOL, IT ALIANO, РУССКИЙ , PORTUGUES, P. 2 9 PW ON SETUP SCREEN: OFF , , 2, 3 SOUND: OFF , [...]

67 Continued on next page Appendix Camera specifications Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Recording system S till picture : Digita l recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF) Compatible standards : Exif 2.2, DPOF , PRINT Image Matching II, PictBridge. Movie : QuickT ime Motion JPEG suppo[...]

Camera specifications 68 Appendix SPECIFICA TIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGA TION ON THE P ART OF THE MANUF ACTURER. Automatic calendar system : Automatic adjustment in range of 2000 to 2099 Weatherproof Ty p e : Equivalent to IEC S tandard publication 529 IPX4 (under OL YMPUS test conditions) Meaning : Camera is not damaged[...]

69 Appendix S pecifications of accessories xD-Picture Card Battery Charger (LI-10C) Lithium ion rechargeable battery (LI-10B) SPECIFICA TIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGA TION ON THE P ART OF THE MANUF ACTURER. Product type : xD-Picture Card for digit al cameras Memory type : NAND flash EEP-ROM Memory capacity : Shows the size[...]

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