2 EN● Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, pleaseread these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manualin a safe place for future reference.● We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking importantphotographs.● In the interest of continually improving our products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modifyinformation contained in this manual.● The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stagesand may differ from the actual product. Unless otherwise specified, the explanation about these illustrationsis provided for FE-3000/X-890.The camera you purchased is provided with the CD-ROM Instruction Manual. For detailed informationon the features, please refer to the Instruction Manual. Adobe Reader is required to view the InstructionManual.Preparing the CameraCharging the batteryThe included battery charger (AC cable or plug-intype) differs depending on the region where youpurchased the camera. If you received a plug-in typebattery charger, plug it directly into an AC outlet.Example: AC cable type battery charger123AC outletAC cableLithium ion batteryBattery chargerCharging indicatorOn: ChargingOff: Charged▼Battery comes partially charged. Before use, be sureto charge the battery until the charging indicator goesoff (for approx. 2 hours).If the charge indicator does not light or it blinks, thebattery may not be inserted correctly or the battery orthe charger may be broken.Loading the battery and thexD-Picture Card™ (sold separately)into the cameraDo not insert anything other than an xD-Picture Cardor the microSD Attachment into the camera.121Battery/cardcompartmentcover2Battery lockknobInsert the battery by putting in the ▼ marked sidefi rst, with the B marks toward the battery lock knob.Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) mayproduce heat or an explosion.Insert the battery while sliding the battery lock knobin the direction of the arrow.Slide the battery lock knob in the direction of thearrow to unlock, and then remove the battery.Turn off the camera before opening the battery/cardcompartment cover.3 NotchContact areaInsert the card straight until it clicks into place.Do not touch the contact area directly.124