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Olympus FE20 - 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera User Manual

Olympus FE20 - 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera
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DIGITAL CAMERA
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to
use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy
optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a
safe place for future reference.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your
camera before taking important photographs.
In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the
right to update or modify information contained in this manual.
The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced
during the development stages and may differ from the actual product.
Unless otherwise speci ed, the explanation about these illustrations is
provided for FE-360/X-875/C-570.
Instruction Manual
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How to Use the Camera
“Three Types of Setting Operations” (p. 3)
Printing
“Direct printing (PictBridge)” (p. 34)
“Print Reservations (DPOF)” (p. 37)
Shooting and Playing Back Images
“Shooting, Playback, and Erasing” (p. 14)
Preparing the Camera
“Preparing the Camera” (p. 10)
Names of Parts ......................................6
Preparing the Camera .........................10
Shooting, Playback, and Erasing .......14
Using Shooting Modes ........................17
Using Shooting Functions ..................19
Using Playback Features ....................22
Menus for Shooting Functions ...........24
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Menus for Playback, Editing, and
Printing Functions ...............................28
Menus for Other Camera Settings .....31
Printing .................................................34
Using OLYMPUS Master 2...................39
Usage Tips ...........................................41
Appendix ..............................................45
Index .....................................................59
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ContentsContents
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Olympus FE20 - 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sensor TypeCCD
Optical Zoom3x
Digital Zoom4x
LCD Screen Size2.5 inches
Storage MediaxD-Picture Card
Battery Type2 x AA batteries
Video Resolution640 x 480
File FormatsJPEG, AVI
Video RecordingYes
TypeCompact
Megapixels8.0 Megapixels
Shutter Speed1/2 - 1/2000 sec

Summary

Names of Parts

Camera Unit Overview

Details the different parts of the camera unit and their identification numbers.

Preparing the Camera

Checking Box Contents

Lists the items included in the camera box upon purchase.

Charging the Battery

Instructions for charging the lithium-ion battery using the provided charger.

Attaching the Camera Strap

Guidance on how to properly attach the camera strap.

Loading Battery and Memory Card

Step-by-step guide for inserting the battery and xD-Picture Card.

Using MicroSD Card Attachment

Instructions for using a microSD card with the microSD attachment.

Shooting, Playback, and Erasing

Automatic Shooting Mode (AUTO)

How to use the camera in fully automatic mode for simple shooting.

Viewing Images

Steps to view still images and movies after shooting.

Erasing Images During Playback

Procedure for erasing individual images while viewing them.

Using Shooting Modes

Using SCENE Mode

Selecting the optimal scene mode for various shooting situations.

Program Auto (P) Mode

Using Program Auto mode for automatic shooting with manual control options.

Digital Image Stabilization Mode

How to use the mode to reduce blur from camera shake and subject movement.

Shooting Movies Mode

Instructions for recording video clips with the camera.

Using Shooting Functions

Using the Zoom Function

How to adjust the shooting range using the wide and telephoto zoom buttons.

Using the Flash

Selecting appropriate flash functions for different shooting conditions.

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

How to adjust image brightness for a desired exposure.

Macro Shooting (Close-ups)

Enabling the camera to focus and shoot subjects at close distances.

Using the Self-Timer

How to use the self-timer function to delay picture taking.

Monitor Brightness Adjustment

How to temporarily increase the monitor brightness.

Changing Shooting Information Display

Customizing the shooting information displayed on the screen.

Using the FUNC Menu

Accessing frequently used shooting menu functions quickly.

Using Playback Features

Index and Closeup Views

Using index and closeup views for quick image selection and detail checking.

Changing Image Information Display

Customizing the shooting information displayed on the screen during playback.

Playing Back My Favorite Images

Registering and playing back images marked as favorites.

Menus for Shooting Functions

Image Quality Settings

Choosing image size and compression for still images and movies.

White Balance (WB) Adjustment

Adjusting the white balance for natural color reproduction in different lighting.

ISO Sensitivity Settings

Setting the ISO sensitivity for optimal performance in various lighting conditions.

Sound Settings

Configuring audio recording options for movies and still images.

Creating Panoramic Images

Steps to create panoramic pictures using the camera and software.

Face Detection Focusing

Enabling automatic focus on faces for portraits.

SCENE Mode Selection

Choosing pre-programmed scene modes for specific shooting environments.

Resetting Shooting Functions to Defaults

Restoring camera settings to their original factory defaults.

Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions

Automatic Slideshow Playback

Starting and stopping an automatic slideshow of images.

Registering My Favorite Images

How to save up to 9 images to the internal memory as favorites.

Changing Image Size

Resizing images for smaller file sizes, suitable for email or web.

Cropping Images

Editing images by cropping them to a desired frame.

Protecting Images from Deletion

Preventing images from being erased, except by formatting.

Adding Sound to Still Images

Recording short audio clips to accompany still images.

Rotating Images

Changing the orientation of images (90 degrees clockwise/counter-clockwise).

Erasing Images

Options for erasing selected or all images from memory.

Menus for Other Camera Settings

Erasing All Data (Format)

Completely erasing image data from internal memory or card.

Backing Up Images to Card

Copying image data from internal memory to an external card.

Changing Display Language

Selecting the language for menus and error messages.

Camera Startup Modes

Configuring camera startup behavior using different buttons.

Saving Camera Mode on Power Off

Setting the camera to start in the last used mode after being turned off.

Setting Date and Time

Setting the camera's date, time, and date display order.

Operation Sound Settings

Enabling or disabling camera button sounds and warning sounds.

Video Output Settings (VIDEO OUT)

Selecting the correct video signal system (NTSC/PAL) for TV playback.

Power Saving Features

Configuring power-saving options like monitor auto-off.

Silent Mode

Muting all camera operation sounds for discreet shooting.

Printing

Direct Printing with PictBridge

Printing images directly from the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer.

Easy Printing (Standard Settings)

Printing images using the printer's default settings.

Custom Printing Settings

Customizing print settings like size, borderless, and layout.

Print Reservations (DPOF)

Setting print options directly on images for easy printing at photo services.

Using OLYMPUS Master 2

OLYMPUS Master 2 System Requirements & Installation

Information on system requirements and how to install the OLYMPUS Master 2 software.

Connecting Camera to Computer

Steps for connecting the camera to a computer using a USB cable.

Starting OLYMPUS Master 2 Software

How to launch the OLYMPUS Master 2 application.

Operating OLYMPUS Master 2

Using the Quick Start Guide and general software operation.

Transferring Images Without Software

Saving image data directly to a computer via USB.

Usage Tips

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for common camera problems and error messages.

Monitor Display Tips

Guidance on monitor display issues and how to address them.

Date and Time Settings Issues

Troubleshooting date and time settings returning to default.

Shutter Button Issues

Resolving issues where the shutter button does not take a picture.

Appendix

Camera Care and Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the camera exterior, monitor, and lens.

Battery and Charger Information

Details on battery specifications, charging, and usage.

Using xD-Picture Cards

Guidance on using xD-Picture cards, including compatibility and formatting.

MicroSD Attachment Usage

Instructions and precautions for using the microSD attachment.

Storage Capacity Guide

Table showing number of pictures and recording length based on image size and memory.

Safety and Handling Precautions

Important safety warnings and guidelines for using the product.

Legal and Other Notices

Disclaimers, warranties, and legal information regarding product use.

Regional and Customer Information

Information on power cords, regional contacts, and battery recommendations.

Service and Trademarks

Procedures for service and information on product trademarks.

Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the camera and accessories.

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