What to do if my Olympus SP-500 Digital Camera says CARD FULL?
If your Olympus Digital Camera displays 'CARD FULL', it indicates that the memory card is full and cannot store any new data. To resolve this, either replace the card with a new one or erase unwanted data from the existing card. Remember to download any important pictures to your computer before erasing them.
Why does my Olympus Digital Camera say BATTERY EMPTY?
If your Olympus Digital Camera shows 'BATTERY EMPTY', it means the batteries are depleted. You should insert new batteries or charge the existing ones.
How to fix CARD ERROR on Olympus Digital Camera?
If you see 'CARD ERROR' on your Olympus Digital Camera, it means there's a problem with the card. The suggested solution is that this card cannot be used, so you should insert a new card.
What to do if Olympus SP-500 Digital Camera shows MEMORY FULL?
If your Olympus Digital Camera displays '> MEMORY FULL', the internal memory is full, and no new data can be stored. Insert a card to back up data, or erase unwanted data. Remember to download important pictures to a computer before erasing.
How to fix Olympus Digital Camera error CARD SETUP POWER OFF FORMAT SELECT GO OK?
The 'CARD SETUP POWER OFF FORMAT SELECT GO OK' error on your Olympus Digital Camera indicates that the card cannot be used or is not formatted. You should format the card or replace it. To do so, select [POWER OFF] and press Z, then insert a new card. Alternatively, select [FORMAT] and press Z to erase all data on the card.
Why does my Olympus SP-500 Digital Camera say WRITE-PROTECT?
If your Olympus Digital Camera displays 'WRITE-PROTECT', it means writing to the card is prohibited. The recorded image has been protected (read-only) on a computer. Download the image to a computer and cancel the read-only setting.
How to fix Olympus SP-500 error MEMORY SETUP POWER OFF MEMORY FORMAT SELECT GO OK?
If your Olympus Digital Camera displays 'MEMORY SETUP POWER OFF MEMORY FORMAT SELECT GO OK', there is an error in the internal memory. Select [MEMORY FORMAT] and press Z. Note that all data in the internal memory will be erased, including frames and titles used to compose images.
What to do if my Olympus Digital Camera says L NO PICTURE?
If your Olympus Digital Camera displays 'L NO PICTURE', it means there are no pictures in the internal memory or on the card. To resolve this, record some pictures.
What to do if Olympus Digital Camera shows r PICTURE ERROR?
If your Olympus Digital Camera displays 'r PICTURE ERROR', it means there is a problem with the selected picture, and it cannot be played back on the camera. Try using image processing software to view the picture on a computer. If that doesn't work, the image file is likely damaged.
What to do if Olympus SP-500 Digital Camera shows CARD-COVER OPEN?
If your Olympus Digital Camera displays 'CARD-COVER OPEN', it means that the card cover is open. To resolve this, close the card cover.
General| Optical Zoom | 10x |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 6.3 - 63 mm |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent) | 38 - 380 mm |
| LCD Screen Resolution | 115, 000 pixels |
| Storage Media | xD-Picture Card |
| Image Sensor | CCD |
| Effective Pixels | 6.0 Megapixels |
| Maximum Aperture | F2.8 |
| Aperture Range | f/2.8-f/8.0 |
| ISO Sensitivity | 80, 100, 200, 400 |
| Shutter Speed | 15 - 1/2000 sec |
| LCD Screen Size | 2.5 inches |
| Supported Flash Memory | xD-Picture Card |
| xD-Picture Card Capacity | Up to 2GB |
| Battery Type | AA |
| Recommended Battery | 4x AA NiMH rechargeable batteries |
Attach the camera strap and secure the lens cap for safe handling and protection.
Properly insert the AA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment to power the camera.
Configure the camera's date and time settings for accurate photo timestamps and file management.
Learn to use the zoom lever to adjust magnification, zooming in or out for desired framing.
Position the AF target mark over the subject and half-press the shutter to lock focus and exposure.
Fully press the shutter button to capture the image after focusing on the subject.
Access the last taken picture by pressing the QUICK VIEW button.
Use zoom and arrow pad to navigate and review pictures.
Select a picture, press the erase button, and confirm with YES to permanently delete it.
Insert the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM and follow on-screen instructions to install the software.
Connect the camera to the computer using the included USB cable.
Open OLYMPUS Master, select images, and click 'Transfer Images' or 'From Camera' to copy files.
