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Basic Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
D-590 ZOOM
C-470 ZOOM
X-500
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Contents
Unpacking the box contents....................................................................3
What can this camera do? ......................................................................4
Safety precautions ..................................................................................7
General precautions......................................................................7
FCC Notice ...................................................................................8
Attaching the strap ................................................................................10
Charging the battery..............................................................................11
Loading and removing the battery.........................................................12
Loading the battery .....................................................................12
Removing the battery..................................................................13
Inserting and removing the card............................................................15
xD-Picture Card ..........................................................................15
Inserting the card ........................................................................16
Removing the card......................................................................18
Power on/off..........................................................................................19
When taking pictures (Shooting mode).......................................19
When viewing pictures (Playback mode) ....................................20
Holding the camera correctly ................................................................21
Taking still pictures................................................................................22
Playing back still pictures......................................................................26
Information on OLYMPUS Master.........................................................27
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Unpacking the box contents
If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer from whom you
purchased the camera.
Digital camera
Strap
xD-Picture Card
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Lithium ion battery
(LI-12B)
Lithium ion battery
charger (LI-10C)
USB cable
Basic Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
D-590 ZOOM
C-470 ZOOM
X-500
AV cable
OLYMPUS Master
CD-ROM
Basic manual
(This manual)
Warranty card
Registration card
Advanced manual
CD-ROM
Depending on the region where you purchased the camera, the box contents
differ.
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What can this camera do?
The camera has 10 shooting scene modes.
Just choose a desired shooting scene mode and press the shutter button to
take pictures. The camera does all the rest.
NIGHT SCENE
SELF PORTRAIT
CUISINE
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LANDSCAPE + PORTRAIT
LANDSCAPE
You can frame, take, and
view your shots all on the
very clear 1.8" monitor.
Pictures that you
take will be
recorded on the
xD-Picture Card.
You can take a series of pictures for a panorama.
You can take successive
pictures.
You can also
record movies.
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What can this camera do?
The camera can play back
the pictures on TV.
When the camera is connected to a computer or printer...
Image data stored on the card can be
transmitted or played back by installing
supplied CD-ROM.
Connect the camera to a PictBridge
compatible printer, and you can print your
pictures without the use of a computer.
Use the 3x optical zoom and digital zoom (total 12x seamless zoom) to
get up close to the subject.
1x Optical
3x Optical
12x (Total seamless zoom)
For the details of the operation and advanced use of the camera,
see the separate Advanced manual (PDF on included CD-ROM)
which also describes about the installation of the software
provided, error messages and troubleshooting.
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For customers in North and South America
For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number
Trade Name
Responsible Party :
Address
: D-590 ZOOM, C-470 ZOOM, X-500
: OLYMPUS
: Two Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058,
Melville, NY 11747-9058 U.S.A.
Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000
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Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
For customers in Europe
“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European
requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection.
“CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.
Trademarks
• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
• All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of
their respective owners.
• The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the “Design Rule for
Camera File System/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
This manual describes about the basic operations of taking pictures and playing back
the pictures taken. For detailed functions and operations, please read the Advanced
manual (CD-ROM).
Please thoroughly read the manuals before using the camera. When you plan to take
important pictures while travelling abroad for instance, make sure if the camera
functions properly by taking a few trial pictures.
The monitor screen shots and the camera illustrations used in the manuals may differ
from the actual ones.
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Safety precautions
Before using this camera, please thoroughly read the precautions
hereinunder as well as “Precautions” for use shown in the Advanced
manual.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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Lightning flash with an arrowhead, enclosed in a triangle, alerts
you to the presence of uninsulated voltage points
inside the product which could cause a serious electrical shock.
An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important
operating and maintenance instructions in the
documentation provided with the product.
WARNING!
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY
ENVIRONMENT.
reference.
General precautions
Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions.
Save These Instructions — Save all safety and operating instructions for future
Heed Warnings — Read carefully and follow all warning labels on the product and those
Follow Instructions — Follow all instructions provided with this product.
Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a
damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of
organic solvent to clean this product.
described in the instructions.
accessories recommended by Olympus.
sink, laundry tub, wet basement, swimming pool or in the rain).
Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only
Water and Moisture — Never use this product around water (near a bathtub, kitchen
Location — To avoid damage to the product and prevent personal injury, never place
this product on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table or cart. Mount only on a stable
tripod, stand, or bracket. Follow the instructions that describe how to safely mount the
product, and use only the mounting devices recommended by the manufacturer.
Power Sources — Connect this product only to the power source described on the
product label. If you are not sure about the type of power supply in your home, consult
your local power company.
Refer to your operating instructions for information on using the product with a battery.
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Safety precautions
Grounding, Polarization — If this product can be used with a specified AC adapter, the
adapter may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug with one
blade wider than the other). This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the power outlet
only one way. If you cannot insert the plug into the wall outlet, pull it out, reverse it, and
then reinsert it. If the plug still fails to fit, contact an electrician and have the receptacle
replaced.
Protecting the Power Cord — The power supply cord should be placed so it will not be
walked on. Never put a heavy object on the power cord or wrap it around the leg of a
table or chair. Keep the area around the power cord connection points, at the power
outlet, and at the product connection, free of all AC adapter or accessory power cords.
Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using a specified AC adapter, remove it
from the wall outlet immediately. To avoid damage from unexpected power surges,
always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the camera
when the camera is not in use.
power connection points with too many plugs.
Overloading — Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, power strips, or other
Foreign Objects, Liquid Spillage — To avoid personal injury caused by fire or electrical
shock from contact with internal high voltage points, never insert a metal object into the
product.
Avoid using the product where there is a danger of spillage.
Heat — Never use or store this product near any heat source such as a radiator, heat
register, stove, or any type of equipment or appliance that generates heat, including
stereo amplifiers.
or disassemble the product, could expose you to dangerous high voltage points.
Servicing — Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Attempting to remove the covers
Damage Requiring Service — If you notice any of the conditions described below while
using a specified AC adapter, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel:
a) Liquid has been spilled onto the product or some other object has fallen into the
product.
b) The product has been exposed to water.
c) The product does not operate normally despite following operating instructions.
Adjust only the controls described in the operating instructions as improper
adjustment of other controls could damage the product and require extensive repair
work by a qualified technician.
d) The product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
e) The product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service
center uses only parts with the same characteristics as the originals, as recommended by
the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitution of parts could result in fire, electrical shock,
or create other hazards.
Safety Check — Upon completion of servicing or repairs, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product is in good working order.
FCC Notice
Radio and Television Interference
Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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