Olympus STYLUS 9000 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA
STYLUS-9000 / P -9000
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Instruction Manual
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How to Use the Camera
“Three Types of Setting Operations” (p. 3)
Printing
“Direct printing (PictBridge)” (p. 46)
“Print Reservations (DPOF)” (p. 49)
Shooting and Playing Back Images
“Shooting, Viewing, and Erasing” (p. 15)
Preparing the Camera
“Preparing the Camera” (p. 10)
Names of Parts ......................................6
Preparing the Camera .........................10
Shooting, Viewing, and Erasing .........15
Using Shooting Modes ........................18
Using Shooting Functions ..................20
Using Playback Features ....................24
Menus for Shooting Functions ...........26
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Menus for Playback, Editing, and
Printing Functions ...............................34
Menus for Other Camera Settings .....39
Printing .................................................46
Using OLYMPUS Master 2...................52
Usage Tips ...........................................54
Appendix ..............................................59
Index .....................................................73
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Checking the contents of the box
Digital camera
Strap LI-50B Lithium Ion Battery LI-50C Battery Charger
USB cable
CB-USB6
AV cable
CB-AVC3
OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM microSD Attachment
Other accessories not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card
Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
Printed in China VN061201

Olympus STYLUS 9000 Specifications

General

Effective Pixels	12.0 Megapixels
Resolution	4000 x 3000
Optical Zoom	10x
Display	LCD
Screen Size	2.7 inches
Video Resolution	640 x 480
Image Sensor	1/2.33" CCD
Battery	LI-50B
ISO Range	64 - 1600

Summary

Three Types of Setting Operations

Using the Menu

Explains how to access and use camera settings through the menu system.

Using the Direct Buttons

Using the FUNC Menu

Details how to quickly set frequently used shooting functions using the FUNC menu.

Preparing the Camera

Charging the battery

Guide on how to charge the lithium ion battery using the provided charger.

Loading the battery and the xD-Picture Card™ (sold separately) into the camera

Using a microSD card/microSDHC card (sold separately)

Setting the date and time

Shooting, Viewing, and Erasing

Shooting with optimum aperture value and shutter speed (P mode)

Guidance on shooting in P mode for automatic exposure control with manual adjustments.

Viewing images

Instructions on how to navigate and view recorded images on the camera.

Erasing images during playback (Single image erase)

Steps for deleting individual images directly from playback mode.

Using Shooting Modes

Using the best mode for the shooting scene (SCN mode)

How to select the most suitable scene mode for various shooting situations.

Enhancing skin tone and texture (BEAUTY mode)

Using the BEAUTY mode to achieve smooth skin and translucent textures in portraits.

Shooting with automatic settings (iAUTO mode)

Guidance on the fully automatic iAUTO mode for effortless picture taking.

Shooting movies (∞ mode)

Instructions for recording movies with audio.

Using Shooting Functions

Using the optical zoom

How to adjust the zoom lever for varying shooting ranges and zoom bar appearance.

Using the flash

Selecting appropriate flash functions to match shooting conditions for desired images.

Shooting closeups (Macro shooting)

Enables focusing and shooting subjects at close distances.

Adjusting the brightness (Exposure compensation)

How to adjust the camera's brightness for brighter or darker shots.

Using the FUNC menu

Menus for Shooting Functions

Adjusting Color Scheme [WB]

How to adjust white balance settings for natural color reproduction.

Selecting ISO Sensitivity [ISO]

Guidance on adjusting the camera's sensitivity to light for different shooting conditions.

Shooting at High Magnification [FINE ZOOM]

How to achieve higher magnification without losing image quality.

Brightening the subject against backlight [SHADOW ADJ]

Adjusting backlight to make subjects appear brighter.

Reducing blur from camera shake [IMAGE STABILIZER]

Using image stabilization to minimize blur caused by camera movement.

Selecting a scene mode according to the shooting situation [SCENE MODE]

Capturing the perfect moment when shooting ([PRE-CAPTURE MOVIE] mode)

Using PRE-CAPTURE MOVIE mode to record moments just before the shutter is pressed.

Creating panoramic images [ PANORAMA]

Taking pictures with [COMBINE IN CAMERA 1]

Taking pictures with [COMBINE IN CAMERA 2]

Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [I RESET]

Menus for Other Camera Settings

Erasing data completely [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT]

Selecting the video signal system to match your TV [VIDEO OUT]

Saving battery power between shots [POWER SAVE]

Printing

Direct printing (PictBridge*1)

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

Printing images at the printer's standard settings [EASY PRINT]

Changing the printer's settings for printing [CUSTOM PRINT]

Using OLYMPUS Master 2

Connecting the camera to a computer

Usage Tips

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for common camera problems including battery, card, shutter, and monitor issues.

Error message

Shooting tips

Focusing

Camera Shake Issues

Exposure and Brightness Control

Appendix

Battery and Charger Information

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Handling the Camera

General safety advice for handling the camera, including flash usage and environmental considerations.

Battery Handling Precautions

Caution for Usage Environment

Advice on environmental factors like temperature and humidity to avoid product damage.

LCD Monitor

For customers in North and South America

Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery and Battery Charger

Recommendation to use only genuine Olympus batteries and chargers.

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