User manual OLYMPUS STYLUS 1040

[. . . ] DIGITAL CAMERA / 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. [. . . ] · Erase unwanted images. *1 Card problem · Use CE to select [CLEAN CARD], and press the x button. Take out the card, wipe the contact area (p. 49) with a soft, dry cloth, and then load the card again. · Use CE to select [FORMAT], and press the x button. Next, use CE to select [YES], and press the x button. *2 Internal memory problem Use CE to select [MEMORY FORMAT], and press the x button. Next, use CE to select [YES], and press the x button. *2 Internal memory/Card problem Take pictures before viewing them. Problem with selected image Use photo retouch software, etc. If the image still cannot be viewed, the image file is corrupted. r THE IMAGE CANNOT BE EDITED Problem with selected image Use photo retouch software, etc. to edit the image on a computer. q CARD ERROR CARD-COVER OPEN THE LENS BARRIER IS CLOSED. g BATTERY EMPTY Operation problem Close the battery/card compartment cover. Operation problem Slide the lens barrier down when shooting. Connection problem Connect the camera and computer or printer correctly. Printer problem Load paper into the printer. q WRITE PROTECT > MEMORY FULL q CARD FULL NO CONNECTION CARD SETUP NO PAPER CLEAN CARD FORMAT SET OK 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. MEMORY SETUP IN JAMMED SETTINGS CHANGED*3 POWER OFF MEMORY FORMAT SET OK L NO PICTURE PRINT ERROR r PICTURE ERROR Problem with selected image r CANNOT PRINT*4 Use a computer to print. *1 *2 *3 *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. EN 45 Shooting tips When you are unsure of how to take a picture that you envision, refer to the information below. When objects are at different distances 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) Fast-moving object Set [AF MODE] (p. 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. The subject is not in the center of the frame Camera shake "Taking pictures without camera shake" Subjects with low contrast Taking pictures using h mode (p. 26) 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. [. . . ] 20 Shooting mode top menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SHUTTER SOUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 SILENT MODE j . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Single-frame reservation < . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]