Olympus Stylus 500 Quick Start Manual

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Two Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058Technical Support (USA):24/7 online automated help: http://www.olympusamerica.com/supportPhone customer support: 1-888-553-4448 (toll free)Our phone customer support is available from 8am - 10pm(Monday to Friday) ETE-mail: distec@olympus.comOlympus software updates can be obtained at: http://www.olympus.com/digitalE-MAILING A PICTUREUsing the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can share your pictures withothers by using the built-in e-mail feature.After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click the “ BrowseImages“ icon. From the “Browse Images“ window, select the picture(s) you wantto send and click the “ E-mail“ tool button.At this time, you can resize your pictures making them more manageable toe-mail. This helps you to stay within the e-mail capacity limitations set by youre-mail provider.When finished, click the “ Launch Mailer“ button at the bottom of thewindow. Your default e-mail program will open and the selected picture(s) willautomatically be attached to a new message.PRINTING A PICTUREUsing the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can make prints of yourpictures using your own photo printer.After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click the “Print Images“icon on the main menu. You can create many different types of prints such as anindex print, photos, albums, or calendars. Simply select the image(s) and addthem to one of the many layouts within OLYMPUS Master. For detailedinstructions, please refer to the “Help” menu in the software.Alternatively, you can print your pictures by connecting your PictBridge*compatible camera directly to a PictBridge compatible printer, such as theOlympus P-10 Digital Photo Printer. This permits fast, easy printing without usinga computer.You may also order prints online using the “Print Online” feature in OLYMPUSMaster software.* For detailed instructions on using PictBridge, please refer to your camera’sAdvanced manual included in digital format on the CD-ROM.CONTACT INFORMATIONQuick Reference GuideINDEX 1. Camera Diagram and Controls2. Shooting Scene Modes3. Using the Zoom4. How to use the Autofocus(Focus lock)5. Flash Modes6. Image Quality Modes7. Recording a Movie8. Viewing Pictures/Movies on a TV9. How to Erase All Pictures10. E-mailing a Picture11. Printing a PictureCAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLSShutter buttonQUICK VIEW buttonLampTripod socketZoom button(W/T•GU)OK/MENU button(e)DC-IN jackMulti-connectorFlashRemote control receiverMicrophoneLensArrow padSelf-timer/Remotecontrol lampBattery compartment/card coverMonitorSpeakerMode dialPOWER switchConnector coverSHOOTING SCENE MODESa. Press (f) in K mode.b. Press or to select a scenemode and press e. 1 PROGRAM AUTOSELECT GO OKShooting Scene Mode Descriptions• PROGRAM AUTOThe camera automatically selects theoptimal settings.• SUNSET m• NIGHT SCENE R• LANDSCAPE Q • NIGHT + PORTRAIT n• LANDSCAPE + PORTRAIT k • CUISINE o• PORTRAIT i • DOCUMENTS p• INDOOR h • CANDLE q• SPORT j • UNDER WATER WIDE r• BEACH & SNOW i • UNDER WATER MACRO s• BEHIND GLASS j • SHOOT & SELECT 1 w• SELF PORTRAIT + SELF TIMER k • SHOOT & SELECT 2 u• SELF PORTRAIT lUSING THE ZOOMThis camera features a zoom lens, letting you get closer to the subject orcapture wide-angle shots.• Press W to zoom out and get everything into the picture.• Press T to zoom in and get closer to the subject.HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS (FOCUSLOCK)a. While positioning the AF target mark over the subjectin K mode, press and hold the shutter button halfway.b. The green lamp indicating that the focus and exposureare locked remains lit as long as the shutter button is keptdepressed. While pressing the shutter button halfway,recompose your shot.c. Press the shutter button completely to take thepicture.Shutter button2560 19202560 1920HQHQ 303030PoAF target markGreen lampShutter buttonFLASH MODESThis camera features multiple flash modes. You can select theappropriate flash mode to suit the situation.AUTO • AUTO-FLASH - The camera decides if the flash is needed.! • RED-EYE REDUCTION - Reduces the incidence of red-eye byemitting pre-flashes to shrink pupil size before taking the picture.# • FILL-IN FLASH - The flash always fires. Suitable for taking subjects litfrom behind by strong light.$ • FLASH OFF - The flash is turned off. Suitable for when flashphotography is not permitted.a. Press (#) repeatedly in K mode to toggle throughthe flash settings.00302560 19202560 1920HQHQ 303030AUTOIMAGE QUALITY MODESYour camera is equipped with multiple image quality modes, whichdetermine the quality and file size of the pictures you take. Below is ageneral description of the commonly used modes. For a detaileddescription of all quality modes, refer to the Advanced manualincluded on the CD-ROM.a. Press e in K mode.b. Press to select [K].c. To select the record mode, press or and press e.Record Mode File size Usage ExamplesSHQ (Super High Quality) Large For making large printsHQ (High Quality) For printing in postcard sizeSQ1 (Standard Quality) For printing 3”x5” printsSQ2 (Standard Quality) Small For small prints, web, or e-mailingWBMODE MENUKFSHQ 2560×1920HQ 2560×1920SQ1 2048×1536SQ2 640×480SELECT GO OKKRECORDING A MOVIEa. Position the AF target mark over the subject in nmode.b. Press the shutter button the rest of the way to startrecording (video and audio).c. Press the shutter button again to stop recording.Note: During movie recording, optical zoom is notavailable. To use the zoom, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON].See the Advanced manual on how to make further settings.HQHQ00:0:363600:36Remainingrecording timeAF target markVIEWING PICTURES/MOVIES ON A TVa. Make sure that the camera and TV are off. Connect the camera to the TVusing the AV cable (included).Connector coverAV cable (provided)Connect to the TV’s video input (yellow)and audio input (white) terminals.Multi-connectorb. Turn on the TV and set to “video input.”c. Set the mode dial to q and turn on the camera. Usethe arrow pad to display the picture you want to view.Note: If the pictures are not displayed, consult your TVmanual to set up the video source.Hook your fingeron this part andpull open theconnector cover.HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURESWARNING - PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALLPICTURES EXCEPT PROTECTED ONES STORED IN YOUR CARD!a. Press e in q mode.b. Use the arrow pad to select [MODE MENU] on themonitor.c. Select the [CARD] tab and press .Select [ALL ERASE] and press .d. Select [YES] and press e.ERASEMODE MENUALBUM ENTRYmFORMATALL ERASEPLAYSET EDITCARDCAUTION ERASING ALLNOYESSELECT GO OKALL ERASEZoom out: Zoom in: 2004

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