Olympus FE-230 User Manual

© 2007
Printed in Japan
1AG6P1P3339-- VK557201
Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
a. Charge the battery.
Battery comes partially charged.
b. Insert the battery into the camera.
This explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode.
a. Set the mode dial to h.
Still picture shooting modes
b. Press the o button.
To turn off the camera, press the o button once again.
Quick Start Guide
FE-230/X-790
FE-240/X-795
Start Here
For more information, please refer to the Basic & Advanced Manuals
or visit: www.olympusamerica.com/support
Gather these items (box contents)
Digital Camera Strap Lithium Ion Battery
(LI-42B)
Battery Charger
(LI-40C)
USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master
CD-ROM
Items not shown: Advanced Manual (CD-ROM), Basic Manual, and the
Warranty Card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
Attach the strap
Prepare the battery
1
Red light on: Charging
Light off: Charging complete
(Charging time: Approx. 300 minutes)
AC Wall
Outlet
Power Cable
Battery
Charger
Lithium Ion
Battery
3
W
2
Charging Indicator
Battery lock knob
To remove the battery, press the battery
lock knob in the direction of the arrow.
3
1
2
4
5
Insert the battery in the direction
indicated by the mark.
h For normal shooting.
h This function reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject, or camera shake when taking pictures.
B Suitable for taking pictures of people.
E Suitable for taking pictures of a landscape.
M Suitable for taking pictures of people at night.
f Select from 10 available scene modes (FE-240/X-795) or 13 available scene
modes (FE-230/X-790), according to the shooting conditions.
R Use the shooting guide displayed on the screen to shoot pictures according to the situation.
Turn the camera on
When shooting movies
When shooting still
pictures
o button
MENU
TIME
TIME
DMY
----
----
.--.-- --:--
.--.-- --:--
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
This screen is
displayed if the date
and time are not set.
O
N
YX
Hint
The directions of the arrow pad is indicated with ONXY
in the supplied instruction manual.
a. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to select [Y].
• The first two digits of the year are fixed.
b. Press the Y# button.
c. Press the OF/< and NY
buttons to select [M].
d. Press the Y# button.
e. Press the OF/< and NY
buttons to select [D].
f. Press the Y# button.
g. Press the OF/< and NY
buttons to select the hours and
minutes.
• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.
h. Press the Y# button.
i. Press the OF/< and NY
buttons to select [Y/M/D].
j. After all settings have been set, press .
• For a more accurate setting, press  when the time signal hits 00 seconds.
a. Hold the camera.
c. Shoot.
a. Press the q button.
a. Press the X& and Y# buttons to display the
picture you want to erase.
b. Press the S button.
c. Press the OF / < button, select [YES], and press  .
Set the date and time
About the date and time setting screen
MENU
TIME
TIME
DMY
----
----
.--.-- --:--
.--.-- --:--
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
Y-M-D
Cancels the setting
Hour
Date formats (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y)
Minute
OF/< button
NY button
MENU
2007
2007
.--.-- --:--
.--.-- --:--
TIME
TIME
DMY
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
Y# button
MENU
2007
2007
. 02
02
.-- --:--
.-- --:--
TIME
TIME
DMY
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
MENU
2007
2007
. 02
02
. 10
10
--:--
--:--
TIME
TIME
DMY
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
MENU
OK
2007
2007
. 02
02
. 10
10
12
12
: 30
30
TIME
TIME
DMY
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
SET
MENU
OK
2007
2007
. 02
02
. 10
10
12
12
: 30
30
SET
TIME
TIME
DMY
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
CANCEL
 button
[
IN
IN
]
44
[ ]
HQ
HQ
3072
3072
×2304
2304
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
b. Focus.
Take a picture
Shutter Button
(Press Halfway)
HQ
HQ
3072
3072
×2304
2304
[
IN
IN
]
44
[ ]
The green lamp indicates the
focus and exposure are locked.
Place this mark over
your subject.
The number of pictures that
can be taken is displayed.
(Press Completely)
Shutter Button
The card access lamp
blinks.
Review your pictures
12:30
12:30
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4
HQ
HQ
[
IN
IN
]
3072
30 72
×2304
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0. 0
Arrow pad
Displays the
next image
Displays the previous image
q button
Erase pictures
S button
OK
MENU
[
IN
]
YES
NO
[
IN
]
SET
BACK
ERASE
OF/< button
 button
OK
MENU
YES
NO
[
IN
]
SET
BACK
ERASE
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Olympus FE-230 Specifications

General

Megapixel	7.1 MP
Sensor type	CCD
Image sensor size	1/2.5 \
Filter	RGB
Digital zoom	4 x
Optical zoom	3 x
Combined zoom	12 x
Focal length range	6.3 - 18.9 mm
Interface	A/V & USB
Digital SLR	No
Built-in flash	Yes
Dimensions (WxDxH)	90.5 x 16.5 x 55 mm
Aperture range (F-F)	3.1 - 5.9
Camera shutter speed	1/2 - 1/2000 s
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	38 - 114 mm
Internal memory	20 MB
Compatible memory cards	xd
Maximum video resolution	640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal	2.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)	115000 pixels
Product color	Silver
Battery type	LI-42B
Flash modes	AUTO, Red-eye reduction
Scene modes	Candlelight, Cuisine, Documents, Fireworks, party (indoor), self-portrait, Sports, Sunset, Underwater

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	16.5 mm
Width	90.5 mm
Height	55 mm
Weight	105 g

Summary

Gather these items (box contents)

Attach the strap

Securely attach the camera strap to prevent accidental drops.

Prepare the battery

Charge the battery

Connect the battery charger, power cable, and AC wall outlet for charging.

Insert the battery into the camera

Insert the lithium-ion battery correctly into the camera, observing the directional mark.

Turn the camera on

Set the mode dial to AUTO

Set the mode dial to AUTO for normal shooting or specific modes like movies or still pictures.

Press the POWER button

Press the POWER button to turn the camera on; press again to turn it off.

Set the date and time

Date and time setting screen overview

Explains the interface elements for setting the date, time, and date format.

Set the Year [Y]

Use the arrow buttons to select the year, with the first two digits fixed.

Set the Month [M]

Use the arrow buttons to select the month.

Set the Day [D]

Use the arrow buttons to select the day.

Set the Time (Hours & Minutes)

Use the arrow buttons to set the hours and minutes in 24-hour format.

Select Date Format

Use the arrow buttons to select the desired date format (Y/M/D).

Confirm Settings

Press OK to confirm settings, or press OK at the exact second for accuracy.

Take a picture

Hold the camera

Demonstrates how to hold the camera for horizontal and vertical shooting.

Focus

Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.

Shoot

Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

Review and erase pictures

Playback pictures

Press the playback button to view previously taken images.

Erase pictures

Select and confirm pictures to erase using the arrow and OK buttons.