Olympus SP-700 Advanced Manual

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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.

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SP-700

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Questions and Answers:

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nicole40Aug 20, 2025
Why won't my Olympus Digital Camera turn on or respond to function buttons?
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  Jennifer AdamsAug 20, 2025
  There could be several reasons why your Olympus Digital Camera won't turn on or respond. Here's what to check: 1. Ensure the power is on by pressing the o button. 2. Verify the battery isn't exhausted; charge or change it. 3. If the battery is cold, warm it in your pocket. 4. If it's in sleep mode, press the shutter button or turn the zoom lever. 5. The camera will not operate while it is connected to a computer.
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daniel55Aug 22, 2025
How to fix blurry pictures on my Olympus SP-700 Digital Camera?
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  melissaalvarezAug 22, 2025
  If your pictures are out of focus on your Olympus Digital Camera: 1. The subject may be too close: Move further away from the subject, or use the super macro mode for objects closer than 10 cm with the zoom in the maximum wide position. 2. Auto focus may not be possible: Use the focus lock to focus on the subject. 3. There may be condensation inside the camera: Turn the camera off and wait for it to adjust to the surrounding temperature and dry out.
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Brandi DeanAug 25, 2025
What should I do if the monitor on my Olympus SP-700 Digital Camera is hard to see?
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  nicole74Aug 25, 2025
  If the monitor on your Olympus Digital Camera is hard to see: 1. There might be condensation inside the camera: Turn the camera off and wait for it to adjust to the surrounding temperature and dry out before turning it on again. 2. The brightness of the monitor may not be adjusted properly: Use [s] to adjust the brightness. 3. The monitor could be exposed to direct sunlight: Block the sunlight with your hand. 4. Vertical lines might appear due to aiming at a bright subject: This is not a malfunction.
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Steve JacksonAug 26, 2025
What to do if my Olympus SP-700 Digital Camera says 'CARD FULL'?
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  Mark RobertsonAug 26, 2025
  If your Olympus Digital Camera displays 'CARD FULL', it means the card has no available memory to store new data. You should replace the card or erase unwanted data. Remember to download important pictures to a computer before erasing them.
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Tony YoungAug 28, 2025
How to fix 'BATTERY EMPTY' on my Olympus SP-700 Digital Camera?
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  Lauren SmithAug 28, 2025
  If your Olympus Digital Camera indicates 'BATTERY EMPTY', the battery is low. You should charge or change the battery.
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Amber MillerAug 30, 2025
What to do if my Olympus SP-700 displays 'CARD ERROR'?
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  Brian BarkerAug 30, 2025
  If your Olympus Digital Camera shows 'CARD ERROR', it means there is a problem with the card. The suggested solution is that this card cannot be used, so insert a new card.
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Julian GonzalezSep 1, 2025
Why does my Olympus SP-700 Digital Camera not take a picture when I press the shutter button?
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  Michael WestSep 1, 2025
  If your Olympus Digital Camera isn't taking pictures when you press the shutter button, consider these possible causes: 1. The battery may be exhausted: Charge or change the battery. 2. The camera might be in playback mode: Set the mode switch to the K or A position. 3. The flash may not have finished charging: Wait until the # (flash charge) mark stops blinking. 4. The power might be off: Set the mode switch to K or n, and press o. 5. The internal memory or card could be full: Insert a new card or erase unwanted pictures. 6. The battery may have run out of power during shooting: Charge the battery and wait until the power/ card access lamp turns off. 7. The memory gauge might be full: Wait until there is space in the memory gauge.
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Susan BoydSep 3, 2025
What to do if my Olympus SP-700 displays 'MEMORY FULL'?
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  Gina LunaSep 3, 2025
  If your Olympus Digital Camera shows '> MEMORY FULL', the internal memory is full. Insert a card to back up all data or erase unwanted data. Remember to download important pictures to a computer before erasing.
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Nathan ToddSep 5, 2025
Why does the flash not fire on my Olympus Digital Camera?
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  Kathleen CarpenterSep 5, 2025
  If the flash on your Olympus Digital Camera isn't firing, check these potential reasons: 1. The flash may be set to [$]: Select a different flash mode. 2. The subject might be illuminated: Set the flash to [#] if you want it to fire. 3. Multi-shot mode could be enabled: Set to [o] or [j] instead. 4. The camera might be recording a movie: Select a shooting mode other than n. 5. Super macro mode might be set: Change the macro mode to [& OFF] or [&]. 6. Panorama mode could be activated: Cancel panorama mode.
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bryannavarroSep 7, 2025
What does 'WRITE-PROTECT' mean on my Olympus Digital Camera and how do I fix it?
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  halejasonSep 7, 2025
  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.

Olympus SP-700 Specifications

General

Effective Pixels	6.0 Megapixels
Optical Zoom	3x
ISO Range	64 - 400
Camera type	Compact
Digital zoom	5x
Supported memory cards	xD-Picture Card
Image Resolution	2816 x 2112 pixels
Image Sensor	CCD
Screen Size	3.0 inches
Video Resolution	640 x 480 pixels
Battery Type	Li-Ion
LCD Screen Size	3.0 inches

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