DIGITAL CAMERA
STYLUS TOUGH-6000 /
μ TOUGH-6000
Basic Manual
ENGLISH 
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FRANÇAIS  28
ESPAÑOL 
54
DEUTSCH 
80
РУССКИЙ 
106
Contents
Contents
Preparing the Camera ...........................3
Checking the contents of the box ............3
Attaching the camera strap ......................3
Charging the battery ................................3
Loading the battery and the xD-Picture 
Card™ (sold separately) 
into the camera ........................................4
Using a microSD card/microSDHC card 
(sold separately) ......................................5
Setting the date and time .........................5
Changing the display language ...............6
Shooting, Viewing, and Erasing ...........7
Shooting with optimum aperture value 
and shutter speed (K mode) .................7
Viewing images .......................................8
Erasing images during playback 
(Single image erase) ...............................9
Using Shooting Modes ........................10
Using the best mode for the shooting 
scene (s mode) ...............................10
Enhancing skin tone and texture 
(b mode) .......................................10
Shooting with automatic settings 
(A mode) .........................................11
Shooting movies (n mode) ..................11
Using Shooting Functions ..................12
Using the optical zoom ..........................12
Using the fl ash .......................................12
Adjusting the brightness 
(Exposure compensation) ......................13
Shooting closeups (Macro shooting) .....13
Using the self-timer ................................14
Quickly calling and using shooting 
functions ................................................14
Printing .................................................15
Using OLYMPUS Master 2...................16
Appendix ..............................................18
Using a microSD Attachment .................18
Important information about water and 
shock resistant features .........................18
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................20
SPECIFICATIONS .................................26
●  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.
The reference pages are based on the Instruction Manual (provided CD-ROM). Please see the CD-ROM 
Instruction Manual for your reference.
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Preparing the Camera
Checking the contents of the 
box
Digital camera
Strap
LI-50B Lithium Ion Battery LI-50C Battery Charger
USB cable
AV cable
OLYMPUS Master 2 
CD-ROM
microSD Attachment
Other accessories not shown: Instruction Manual, 
warranty card
Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
Attaching the camera strap
Charging the battery
  The included battery charger (AC cable type 
or plug-in type) differs depending on the 
region where you purchased the camera. If 
you received a plug-in type battery charger, 
plug it directly into an AC outlet.
Example: AC cable type battery 
charger
Lithium ion 
battery
Battery charger
AC cable
AC outlet
Charging indicator
Lights: Charging
Off: Charged
  Battery comes partially charged. Before 
use, be sure to charge the battery until the 
charging indicator goes off 
(for approx. 2 hours).
  If the charge indicator does not light or 
it blinks, the battery may not be inserted 
correctly or the battery or the charger may 
be broken.
  For details on the battery and the charger, 
see “Battery and charger” (p. 61).
When to charge the battery
Charge the battery when the error message 
shown below appears.
Flashes in red
  Pull the strap tight so that it does not come 
loose.
BATTERY EMPTY
Monitor top right
Error message
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3
Index area
Index area
Notch
Notch
Loading the battery and 
the xD-Picture Card™ (sold 
separately) into the camera
  Do not insert anything other than an 
xD-Picture Card or the microSD Attachment 
into the camera.
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1
1
2
2
  Insert the card straight in until it clicks into 
place.
  Do not touch the contact area on the card.
4
Battery/card compartment cover
Battery/card compartment cover
2
  This camera allows the user to take pictures 
using the internal memory even when 
no xD-Picture Card (sold separately) is 
inserted. “Using an xD-Picture Card” (p. 62)
   “Number of storable pictures (still pictures)/
continuous recording length (movies) in 
the internal memory and xD-Picture card” 
(p. 63)
To remove the xD-Picture Card
Battery lock knob
Battery lock knob
1
2
  The battery has front side and back side. 
Insert the battery in the correct direction 
as illustrated. If the battery is not inserted 
correctly, the camera does not operate.
  Insert the battery while sliding the battery 
lock knob in the direction of the arrow.
  Sliding the battery lock knob in the direction 
of the arrow to unlock, and then remove the 
battery.
  Be sure to turn off the camera when you 
open or close the battery/card compartment 
cover.
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  Press in the card until it clicks and comes 
out slightly, and then grasp the card to pull it 
out.
Using a microSD card/
microSDHC card 
(sold separately)
microSD card/microSDHC card (hereinafter 
referred to as “the microSD card”) is also 
compatible with this camera by using the 
microSD Attachment.
  “Using a microSD Attachment” (p. 64)
1  Insert the microSD card into the 
Attachment.
Insert the card to 
the end.
2  Insert the microSD Attachment into 
the camera.
Notch
To remove the microSD card
  Pull the microSD card straight out.
  Do not touch the contact area on the 
microSD Attachment and microSD card.
Setting the date and time
The date and time set here are saved to image 
fi le names, date prints, and other data.
1  Press the n button to turn on 
the camera.
●
The date and time setting screen is displayed 
when the date and time are not set.
X
Y M
D TIME
---- -- -- -- --
Y M D
MENU
CANCEL
Date and time setting screen
2  Use AB to select the year for [Y].
X
Y M
D TIME
2009 -- --
-- --
Y M D
CANCEL
MENU
3  Press D to save the setting for [Y].
X
Y M
D TIME
2009 -- --
-- --
Y M D
CANCEL
MENU
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3  Use AB to select [W] and 
press the o button.
W
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BACK MENU
SET
OK
4  Use ABCD to select your 
language and press the o button.
5  Press the m button.
4  As in steps 2 and 3, use ABCD 
and the o button to set 
[M] (month), [D] (day), and 
[TIME] (hours and minutes), and 
[Y/M/D] (date order).
  For precise time setting, press the o button 
as the time signal strikes 00 seconds.
  To change the date and time, adjust the 
setting from the menu. [X] (Date/time) 
(p. 44)
To check the date and time
Press the g button while the camera is 
turned off. The current time is displayed for 
approx. 3 seconds.
 Changing the display language
The language for the menu and error messages 
displayed on the monitor is selectable.
1  Press the m button, and press 
ABCD to select [E] (SETUP).
SETUP
EXIT
MENU
SET OK
MEMORY FORMAT
BACKUP
PW ON SETUP
MENU COLOR
ENGLISH
NORMAL
SET OK
2  Press the o button.
SETUP
1
2
3
4
EXIT
MENU
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Shooting, Viewing, and Erasing
Shooting with optimum 
aperture value and shutter 
speed (K mode)
In this mode, automatic camera shooting can 
be used while also allowing changes to a wide 
range of other shooting menu functions, such as 
exposure compensation, white balance, and so 
on when needed.
1  Set the mode dial to K.
3  Hold the camera, and compose the 
shot.
Monitor
P
1/400
F3.5
Horizontal grip
2  Press the n button to turn on 
the camera.
Vertical grip
Number of storable 
still pictures (p. 63)
4  Press the shutter button halfway 
down to focus on the subject.
●
When the camera focuses on the subject, the 
exposure is locked (shutter speed and aperture 
value are displayed), and the AF target mark 
changes to green.
The camera was unable to focus if the AF target 
mark fl ashes red. Try focusing again.
P
P
10M10M
NORMNORM
●
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Monitor 
(standby mode screen)
  Press the n button again to turn off 
the camera.
Press halfway
1/400
1/400
F3.5F3.5
AF target mark
Shutter speed
Aperture value
  “Focusing” (p. 58)
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5  To take the picture, gently press 
the shutter button all the way down 
while being careful not to shake the 
camera.
Viewing images
1  Set the mode dial to q.
P
Frame number
Press fully
1/400
1/400
F3.5F3.5
Image review screen
To view images during shooting
Pressing the q button enables playback of 
images. To return to shooting, either press 
the q button again or press the shutter 
button halfway down.
  You can operate the camera by tapping the 
body when [TAP CONTROL] is [ON].
[TAP CONTROL] (p. 46)
To shoot movies
“Shooting movies (A mode)” (p. 19)
NORMNORM
10M10M
100-0001
100-0001
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Playback image
2  Use ABCD to select an image.
Displays next 
image
Displays 
10 frames before 
the current image
Displays previous 
image
Displays 
10 frames after 
the current 
image
  The display size of the images can be 
changed. “Index view, calendar view, and 
close-up view” (p. 25)
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