Olympus D-490ZOOM User Manual

Digital Camera
D-490ZOOM
Operating Instructions
• Before you use this camera, read this manual and then store it in a
safe location where you can find it for future use.
• We recommend that you spend some time taking test shots and
experimenting with all of the features before you take important
photographs.

Olympus D-490ZOOM Specifications

General

Brand	Olympus
Model	D-490ZOOM
Category	Digital Camera
Language	English

Summary

Legal and Other Notices

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Details important notices regarding radio interference, FCC compliance, and safety.

Important Safety Instructions

Camera Care and Storage

Selecting Batteries for Your Camera

Provides guidance on compatible battery types and recommendations for optimal camera performance.

Main Features

Using this Manual

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Covers initial setup, contents check, and part identification for first-time use.

Chapter 2 Learning the Basics

Explains fundamental camera operations like power, shooting, and playback.

Chapter 3 Playing Images Back

Details how to view captured images, including connecting to a TV.

Chapter 4 Taking Better Pictures

Provides tips on focus, flash usage, and techniques for capturing quality photographs.

Chapter 5 Advanced Shooting Techniques

Covers advanced features like exposure compensation, white balance, and ISO settings.

Chapter 6 Advanced Playback Techniques

Explains advanced functions for playback, editing, and image management.

Chapter 7 Printing

Chapter 8 Processing Photo Images with a Computer

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Inserting the Batteries

Using the AC Adapter (sold separately)

Inserting the SmartMedia Card

Setting the Date and Time

Chapter 2 Learning the Basics

Turning the Power On

Details the steps to power on the camera by opening the lens barrier.

Checking the Control Panel

Checking the Batteries

Does the Card Have Enough Room for More Pictures?

Taking Still Photos

Taking Photos Using the Viewfinder

Taking Pictures

Taking Photos Using the Monitor

Taking Photos Using the Flash

Turning the Power Off

Chapter 3 Playing Images Back

Turning the Power On in the Playback Mode

Turning the Power Off in Playback Mode

Connecting to a Television Set

To Avoid Accidentally Erasing Pictures You Want to Keep (Photo Protection)

Chapter 4 Taking Better Pictures

When Not Able to Focus on a Subject While Shooting

Focus on the Subject in Advance

Using Fixed Focus

Using the Flash

Switching Between Flash Modes

Red-eye Reduction

Fill-in Flash

Taking Close-up Pictures (Macro Mode)

Enlarging the Subject (Digital Telephoto Mode)

Self-Timer

Chapter 5 Advanced Shooting Techniques

Functions of the Shooting Menu

Using the Shooting Menu

Correcting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

Spot Metering (Placing Priority on Screen Center Brightness)

Photo Preferences: Picture Quality vs. Picture Quantity (Record Mode)

White Balance (Adjusting the Tone)

ISO Light Sensitivity Level (Setting ISO Sensitivity)

Taking Sequential Shots (Drive)

Taking Movie Pictures (Shooting Movies)

Creating Panoramic Pictures (Card Function)

Sharpness (Avoiding Sharp Silhouettes)

Changing How File Names are Assigned (File Naming)

Turning Off Warning Sounds (Beep Sound)

To Retain Settings Even After Power is Turned Off (Settings)

Chapter 6 Advanced Playback Techniques

Functions of the Playback Menu

Using the Playback Menu

To Play Back Movie Pictures (Movie playback)

To Edit Out Excess Frames from the Beginning or End of a Movie Picture (Function)

To Erase All Images (All Erase Frames)

To Initialize a Card (Formatting)

To Adjust Monitor Brightness (Monitor Adjustment)

Chapter 7 Printing

To Have Your Pictures Printed

Printing the Date and Time on Your Photos

Selecting an Image to Be Printed (Print reserve)

Printing with the Olympus Photo Printer for Digital Cameras

Chapter 8 Processing Photo Images with a Computer

Installing Provided Software

Transferring Picture Data to a Computer

Transferring Picture Data with a Computer SmartMedia Card Adapter

Loading with a Floppy Disk Adapter

Transferring Data with a SmartMedia Reader/ Writer

Connecting your Camera to a Computer with a Computer Cable

Computer Operating Environment

Connecting your Camera to a Computer

Computers Requiring a Conversion Connector

Loading Images with CAMEDIA Master 2.0

Troubleshooting (Check before Taking in for Repair)

Operating Problems

Lists common operational issues and their potential solutions.

Picture Problems

Error Codes

Using the Camera with Optional Equipment

Specifications