Olympus VT429101 Quick Start Manual

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START HEREIt is strongly recommended that you follow thesestep-by-step numbered instructions to set up andquickly begin using your new Digital Camera.For more detailed instructions on advanced features, please referto the instruction manual.UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTSGather your digital camera and the parts as shown in the illustration. You’ll need these to complete the steps for thecamera set-up procedures that follow.Cards (Compact Flash and Microdrive) are optional. The following items are also included in this package: Reference manual*1,Basic Manual* 2, video cable, warranty card, registration card (not pvovided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.*1 Provided as a pdf file on the CD-ROM in some areas.*2 Provided in areas where the Reference Manual is on the CD-ROM.Digital camera StrapBLM-1 Lithium ion batteryBCM-1 lithium ion battery charger CD-ROMUSB cable(grey color)IEEE1394cableTIP: After a specified period of time elapseswith no operations being performed, thecamera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) tosave battery power. Press the shutter buttonto wake up the camera.Before you begin using your Olympus digital camera…a.Attaching the strapAttach the strap as shown below.b.Charging the batteryThe battery is not fully charged when purchased. Before use,be sure to charge the battery with the specified providedcharger (BCM-1).Hold the battery with its terminals facing the charger andalign the battery with the guideline ( ) on the charger asshown in the illustration. Slide the battery into the charger.c.Loading the batterya.Set the Date and Time (OPTIONAL)Although this is not required, it is recommended that you set thedate and time. This affects the way image file names arecreated, and will conveniently include this information witheach picture. The date and time can also be set when thecamera is in the playback mode.• Set the power switch to ON.• Press to display the menu.• Press three times to select .• Press once to highlight , and then press once.• Use to select the date format.• Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by usingto select the field, and to set the proper value.Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set.• Press OK twice to set the date and time and exit the menu.TURNING ON THECAMERATurn the camera ONb.Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour format.c.Camera Diagram and ControlsNow take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations.PREPARE THE CAMERA FOR USEPrinted in JapanPower switchFocus mode lever• Set the focus mode lever to S.http://www.olympus.com/QuickStart Guide OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBHWendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germanyhttp://www.olympus-europa.com/OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville,NY 11747-3157, U.S.A.http://www.olympusamerica.com/E1/• Power ON :Set the power switch to ON.Power OFF :Set the power switch to OFF.Hot shoeLIGHT (Control panelillumination) buttonISO buttonControl panel(Exposurecompensation) buttonMode dialPower switchMode dial lockSub dialWB (Whitebalance) button(Record mode) buttonShutter button(Flash mode) buttonExternal flashconnectorBKT (Auto bracket) button DRIVE buttonFocus mode leverDC-IN jackConnector coverIEEE 1394connectorUSB connectorVIDEO OUT jackRemote cableconnector(Metering) buttonBatterycompartmentlockSelf-timer/Remotecontrol lamp,AF illuminatorRemote controlreceiver(One-touch WB) button Preview buttonLens releasebuttonLens lock pinMirrorMount(Attach the lens after removing the bodycap from the camera.)Lens attachment markWhite balance sensorStrap eyeletEyepiece shutter leverViewfinderDiopter adjustment dial AEL buttonMain dial(AF frameselection) buttonCard access lampCard cover lockOK buttonArrow pad(Menu) button(Playbackmode) buttonMonitor(Shown withremovable monitorcover attached.)(Erase) button(Protect) buttonINFO (Informationdisplay) buttonTripod socketBattery compartmentlockBattery compartmentcover1) Make sure that the camera'spower switch is set to OFF.2) Turn the battery compartment lock to andopen the battery compartment cover.Batterycompartmentcover3) Load the battery as illustrated. 4) Close the battery compartment cover and turnthe battery compartment lock to .Direction indicating markCard slotCard coverWhen usingCompact FlashCard cover lockWhen usingMicrodriveAlignmentmark (Red)Lens attachmentmark (Red)Marke.Inserting the card1) Turn the card cover lock in the direction of the arrow and open the card cover.2) Insert the card fully with the mark sidefacing toward the monitor side (the camera’srear side) as illustrated.3) Close the card cover fully until it islocked closed.d.Attaching a lens to the camera1) Remove the body cap from the camera.2) Remove the rear cap from the lens.3) Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camerawith the alignment mark on the lens (red), then insert thelens into the camera’s body . Rotate the lens clockwiseuntil you hear it click .Eject button Card coverCard slotVT429101112212312 3

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