[. . . ] DIGITAL CAMERA
FE-46/X-42/X-41
Instruction Manual
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. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. In the interest of continually improving our products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information contained in this manual. [. . . ] Press the n button to turn the camera on.
The camera may activate the lens and make a
noise even if no operation is performed. This is because the camera automatically performs actions of auto focus as far as it is ready to shoot.
Press the K button to set a shooting mode. Wait until #(flash charge) stops blinking before
taking pictures.
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Error message
When one of the messages below is displayed on the monitor, check the corrective action. · Erase unwanted images. *1 Card problem · Replace the card. · Erase unwanted images. *1 Card problem · Use kl to select [CLEAN CARD], and press the B button. Next, use kl to select [YES], and press the B button. *2 Internal memory problem Use kl to select [MEMORY FORMAT], and press the B button. Next, use kl to select [YES], and press the B button. *2 Internal memory/Card problem Take pictures before viewing them. CARD-COVER OPEN g BATTERY EMPTY Operation problem Close the battery/card compartment cover. Connection problem Connect the camera and computer or printer correctly. Printer problem Load paper into the printer.
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CARD ERROR
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WRITE PROTECT
>
MEMORY FULL
NO CONNECTION
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CARD FULL
NO PAPER
Printer problem Refill the ink in the printer. Printer problem Turn off the camera and printer, check the printer for any problems, and then turn the power on again.
CARD SETUP
CLEAN CARD FORMAT SET OK
JAMMED SETTINGS CHANGED*3
MEMORY SETUP
IN
PRINT ERROR
POWER OFF MEMORY FORMAT SET OK
Problem with selected image r CANNOT PRINT*4 Use a computer to print.
*1
L NO PICTURE
*2 *3
r PICTURE ERROR r THE IMAGE CANNOT BE EDITED
*4
Before erasing important images, download them to a computer. This is displayed, for instance, when the printer's paper tray has been removed. Do not operate the printer while making the print settings on the camera. This camera may be unable to print images taken by other cameras.
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Shooting tips
When you are unsure of how to take a picture that you envision, refer to the information below.
Fast-moving object
Focusing
"Focusing on the subject"
Taking a picture of a subject not in the center
of the screen After focusing on an object at the same distance as the subject, compose the shot, and take the picture. 14)
The subject is not in the center of the frame
Camera shake
"Taking pictures without camera shake"
Set [AF MODE] (p. 26) The camera tracks the subject movement automatically to focus on it continuously.
Taking pictures using h mode (p. 17)
The j (SPORT) mode uses a fast shutter speed and can reduce the blur incurred by a moving subject.
Taking a picture of subjects where autofocus
is difficult In the following cases, after focusing on an object (by pressing the shutter button halfway down) with high contrast at the same distance as the subject, compose the shot, and take the picture.
Taking pictures at a high ISO sensitivity
If a high ISO sensitivity is selected, pictures can be taken at a high shutter speed even at locations where a flash cannot be used. 25)
Subjects with low contrast
Exposure (brightness)
"Taking pictures with the right brightness"
Taking pictures using [FACE DETECT] (p. 26)
When extremely bright objects appear in the center of the screen
Appropriate exposure is obtained for a face against backlight, and the face is brightened.
Taking pictures using [FILL IN] (p. 19) flash
A subject against backlight is brightened.
Taking pictures using exposure compensation
Object with no vertical lines*1
(p. 20) Adjust the brightness while viewing the screen for taking the picture. Normally, taking pictures of white subjects (such as snow) results in images that are darker than the actual subject. [. . . ] 2 This Guarantee does not cover the following and the customer will be required to pay repair charge, even for defects occurring within the Guarantee period referred to above. Any defect that occurs due to mishandling (such as an operation performed that is not mentioned in the Handling Care or other sections of the instructions, etc. ) b. performed by anyone other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station. Any defect or damage that occurs due to transport, a fall, shock, etc. [. . . ]