User manual OLYMPUS FE-25

[. . . ] DIGITAL CAMERA FE-25/X-20 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. 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. [. . . ] If the image still cannot be viewed, the image file is corrupted. Problem with selected image Use photo retouch software, etc. CARD-COVER OPEN g BATTERY EMPTY Operation problem Close the battery/card compartment cover. Battery problem · Insert new batteries. · If using rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries. Connection problem Connect the camera and computer or printer correctly. Printer problem Load paper into the printer. q CARD ERROR q WRITE PROTECT > MEMORY FULL NO CONNECTION q CARD FULL NO PAPER Printer problem Refill the ink in the printer. NO INK Printer problem Remove the jammed paper. Printer problem Return to the status where the printer can be used. 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. 40 EN 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" 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 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 pictures at a high ISO sensitivity. Subjects with low contrast 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. 24) When extremely bright objects appear in the center of the screen Exposure (brightness) "Taking pictures with the right brightness" Taking pictures using [FACE DETECT] (p. 25) Object with no vertical lines *1 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. *1 It is also effective to compose the shot by holding the camera vertically to focus, and then returning to the horizontal position to take the picture. Taking pictures using exposure compensation (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. Use the F button to adjust in the positive (+) direction to express whites as they appear. When taking pictures of black subjects, on the other hand, it is effective to adjust in the negative (-) direction. When objects are at different distances EN 41 Color hue "Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear" Playback/Editing tips Playback "Playing images in the internal memory and card" Taking pictures by selecting [WB] (p. [. . . ] 32 Playback image Close-up view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Index view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Viewing images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]