User manual OLYMPUS X-710

[. . . ] DIGITAL CAMERA FE-110/X-705 FE-100/X-710 Advanced Manual Detailed explanations of all the functions for getting the most out of your camera. Basic Operation Shooting Playing Back Printing Online Pictures Camera Settings Troubleshooting 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. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information contained in this manual. [. . . ] The image data in the internal memory is not erased by copying it to the card. Operate the camera with the card inserted. [BACKUP] i g"How to use the menus" (P. 14) 1 5 Useful functions Select [YES], and press i. · All image data stored in the internal memory is copied to the card. · Press to exit the menu. Note · When the card has insufficient memory, [CARD FULL] is displayed and copying is canceled. · When the f mark is blinking, pictures cannot be backed up because of insufficient battery power. · If the battery power runs out during copying, the image data may be lost or damaged. · Never open the battery compartment/card cover, remove the batteries, or connect or disconnect the AC adapter during copying as this may cause malfunction of the internal memory or the card. 54 Setting the time period to switch to the sleep mode (SLEEP) The camera automatically switches to the sleep mode and stops operating if not used for the specified time period. The camera activates again by pressing l, k, or the shutter button. [SLEEP] i g"How to use the menus" (P. 14) 1 Select [30sec], [1min], [3min] or [10min], and press i. · Press to exit the menu. < MEMORY FORMAT 30sec 1min 3min 10min 5 Useful functions Checking the image processing functions (PIXEL MAPPING) The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. Wait over a minute after the monitor is used or continuous shots are taken to allow for proper performance of the pixel mapping function. [PIXEL MAPPING] i g"How to use the menus" (P. 14) 1 Select [START], and press i. · The [BUSY] bar is displayed during pixel mapping. · Press to exit the menu. BUSY Note · If you accidentally turn the camera off during pixel mapping, start again. 55 6 Printing pictures 6 Printing pictures You 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, it is a good idea to store the print reservation data on the card first. This lets you select the pictures you want to print and decide how many prints you want. If you print the pictures at home, you can either connect the camera directly to the printer or you can connect the camera to a computer and download the pictures to the computer first. Printing at the store Select the pictures you want to print at the store Use the camera to select the pictures you want to print Print reservation DirectPrint Printing at home 56 Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. With the camera connected to the printer, select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera's monitor. It is also possible to print out pictures using the print reservation data. 67) To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer's instruction manual. It is the standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different manufacturers and printing out pictures directly. Refer to the printer's instruction manual for its standard settings or contact the printer manufacturer. TIPS · For details of printing paper types, ink cassettes, etc. , refer to the printer's instruction manual. Note · You are recommended to use the optional AC adapter when printing pictures. If the camera stops operating while communicating with the printer, the printer may malfunction or image data may be lost. · The camera will not enter sleep mode when connected to a printer with the USB cable. 6 Printing pictures 57 Direct printing (PictBridge) Connecting the camera to a printer Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. 1 2 Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the printer's USB port. · For details of how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Plug the USB cable into the camera's USB connector. · The camera turns on automatically. [. . . ] Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate. 8 Appendix 102 Glossary of terms CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) This converts light passing through the lens into electrical signals. On this camera, light is picked up and converted into RGB signals to build a single image. DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) A standard for image files by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which images to print and the number of copies of each, the user can easily have the desired images printed by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format. Exposure The amount of light used to capture an image. The exposure is determined by the time the shutter is open (shutter speed) and the amount of light that passes through the lens (aperture). Image Size The size of an image expressed by the number of pixels that make up the image. [. . . ]