Olympus FE-46 FE-46 Instruction Manual (English)
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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. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. ● We recommend - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 2
AA batteries USB cable Digital camera AV cable microSD Attachment Other accessories not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), OLYMPUS Master 2, warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. 2 Step Preparing the Camera "Preparing the Camera" (p. 10) 3 Step Shooting and - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 3
This example describes how to use the menus to set the [POWER SAVE]. CAMERA MENU EXIT MENU SET OK Shooting mode top menu 2 Use klmn to select B button. Pressing and holding the E button displays an explanation (menu guide) of the selected option. SETUP 1 MEMORY FORMAT 2 BACKUP 3 ENGLISH - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 4
(exposure compensation) (p. 20) & button (macro) (p. 20) # button (flash) (p. 19) Y button (self-timer) (p. 21) g/E button (changing information display/ menu guide) (p. 22, 23/p. 17) /D button (backlight boost/erase) (p. 21/p. 16, 29) Using the FUNC Menu (p. 22) Frequently used shooting menu - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 5
Menu Index Menus for Shooting Functions In shooting mode, settings can be adjusted. CAMERA MENU 4 1 5 2 6 3 7 EXIT MENU SET OK Shooting mode top menu 1 A IMAGE QUALITY........ p. 24 2 B CAMERA MENU WB p. 25 ISO p. 25 R (Still images/movies) p. 25 PANORAMA p. 26 AF MODE p. 26 3 C - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 6
Names of Parts Camera unit 3 1 4 5 6 2 7 8 1 Strap eyelet p. 10 5 Self-timer lamp p. 21 2 Battery/card 6 Lens p. 45, 58 compartment cover p. 10 7 Tripod socket 3 Microphone p. 25, 29 8 Multi-connector p. 32, 34, 39 4 Flash p. 19 6 EN - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 7
2 8 9 3 10 4 11 12 5 1 n button p. 12 9 K button (shooting/ 2 g/E button (changing information switching shooting modes) ... p. 17, 18 display/menu guide)..... p. 22, 23/p. 17 10 q button (playback p. 15 3 Monitor p. 14, 41 11 B button (OK/FUNC p. 3, 22 4 m button p. 3 12 Arrow pad - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 8
mode p. 33 4 Macro/super macro p. 20 5 Battery check p. 10 6 Flash standby/camera shake warning/flash charge p. 19, 41 7 AF target mark p. 14 8 Recording with sound p. 25 9 Number of storable still pictures/ remaining recording time ... p. 14/p. 18 1 23 4 5 7 18 16 QVGA 15 15 +2.0 14 8 IN - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 9
11 13 12 Movie 1 Silent mode p. 33 10 File number 2 Print reservations/ 11 Frame number/ number of prints p. 37/p. 36 Elapsed time/total recording time 3 Adding sound p. 29 p. 15/p. 16 4 Protect p. 28 12 Current memory p. 46 5 Battery check p. 10 13 Compression/frame rate p. 24 - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 10
be sure they are fully charged, and select [NiMH] for [BATTERY TYPE]. [BATTERY TYPE] (p.33) Turn off the camera before opening the battery/card compartment cover. When using the camera, be sure to close the battery/card compartment cover. When to replace the batteries Replace the batteries when the - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 11
. Notch 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. 46) "Number of storable pictures (still pictures)/ Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and xD-Picture - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 12
at the bottom of the screen indicate that the m button, B button, zoom buttons, or D button be used. CAMERA MENU EXIT MENU SET OK SEL. IMAGE IN WT SET1 OK 2 3 Operation guide 4 BACK MENU 5 6 OK GO D 2 Use kl to select the year for [Y]. X Y M D TIME 2009 Y M D CANCEL MENU 3 Press n to - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 13
Changing the display language The language for the menu and error messages displayed on the monitor is adjustable. 1 Press the m button, and press klmn to select [E] (SETUP). SETUP EXIT MENU SET OK 2 Press the B button. SETUP 1 MEMORY FORMAT 2 BACKUP 3 ENGLISH PIXEL MAPPING EXIT MENU NO - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 14
(standby mode screen) If P mode is not displayed, press the K button several times to select it. Current shooting mode display Vertical grip When holding the camera, take care not to cover the flash with your fingers, etc. 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject. ● When the - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 15
the shutter button all the way down while being careful not to shake the camera. Viewing images 1 Press the q button. P Press fully 1/400 F3.5 MOVIE PLAY OK IN 4 Movie The sound recorded in movie mode cannot be played back with this camera. To listen to the sound, connect to a TV or PC. - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 16
Operations during movie playback Fast-forward: Press and hold down n. Rewind: Press and hold down m. Pause: Press the B button. Elapsed time/ Total recording time 2009.10.26 12:30 100-0004 IN 00:12 /00:34 During playback First (last) frame/frame advance: During pause, press k to display - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 17
shooting function menu are not available in G mode. 1 Press the K button a few times to set G. The icon changes depending on the scene that the camera automatically selects. iAUTO 12M NORM AF ON IN 4 ● Press the shutter button halfway down or press the g button to check which shooting mode the - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 18
digital image stabilization mode (h mode) This mode enables the user to reduce blur that is caused by camera recording time (p. 47) 3 Gently press the shutter button all the way down to stop recording. Sound will also be recorded. During sound recording, only the digital zoom can be used. To record - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 19
be selected to best match the shooting conditions. 1 Press the # button. P AUTO P P SET OK 12M NORM IN 4 12M NORM Zoom bar IN 4 Optical zoom: 5x, digital zoom: 4x Use of h mode (p. 18) is recommended when shooting with the telephoto zoom. The zoom bar appearance identifies the status of the - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 20
or darker to obtain a desired shot. 1 Press the F button. EXPOSURE COMP. Shooting closeups (Macro shooting) This function enables the camera to focus and shoot subjects at close distances. 1 Press the & button. P OFF SET OK 0.0 +0.3 OFF % & OFF +0.7 +1.0 Exposure compensation value - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 21
Using the self-timer After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay. 1 Press the Y button. P Y OFF SET OK ON SELFTIMER 12M NORM OFF Increasing the brightness of the monitor (Backlight boost) Press in shooting mode. The monitor becomes brighter. - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 22
Changing the shooting information display The display of the screen information can be changed to best match the situation, for example, the need for a clear view of the screen or for making a precise composition by using the grid display. 1 Press the g button. ● The displayed shooting information - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 23
Using Playback Features Index view and close-up view Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. Close-up view (up to 10x magnification) allows checking of image details. 1 Press the zoom buttons. Single-image view W Closeup view Changing the image information display Shooting - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 24
based on the image size and frame rate. Higher frame rates provides smoother movie images. *1 frames per second "Number of storable pictures (still pictures)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and xD-Picture Card" (p. 47) 24 EN - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 25
ON Application No sound is recorded. Sound is recorded. When set to [ON], only the digital zoom can be used during movie recording. To record the movie with the optical zoom, set [R] (movies) to [OFF]. The sound recorded in movie mode cannot be played back with this camera. To listen to the sound - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 26
any further. Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 frames. Refer to the OLYMPUS Master 2 help guide for details on how to make panorama images. Selecting the focusing area [AF MODE] B CAMERA MENU X AF MODE E: P h s Submenu 2 Application FACE DETECT*1 This is used for taking pictures of - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 27
shutter speed (p. 14). Shooting with automatic settings (p. 17). Using the digital image stabilization mode (p. 18). Using the best mode for the shooting ) • [A IMAGE QUALITY] (p. 24) • [s ] (p. 17) • Menu functions in [B CAMERA MENU] (p. 25 to 26) The current settings will not be changed. EN 27 - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 28
SLIDESHOW To start a slideshow After pressing the B button, the slideshow starts. To stop the slideshow, press the B button or the m button. The sound recorded when shooting cannot be played back during slideshow. To listen to the sound, connect to a TV or PC. Cropping image [P] I EDIT X P 1 Use mn - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 29
to still images [R] J PLAYBACK MENU X R Submenu 2 YES NO Application The camera adds (records) sound for approx. 4 seconds while playing back the image. This is useful for recording notes or comments about the image. No sound is recorded. 1 Use mn to select an image, and press the B button. 2 Aim - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 30
Before formatting, check that no important data is left in the internal memory or card. Non-Olympus cards and cards that have been formatted by a computer must be formatted with this camera before use. Submenu 2 YES NO Application Completely erases the image data in the internal memory*1 or - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 31
the menu screen color or background image according to your preference. Setting the operation sound [BEEP] E SETUP X BEEP Saving the mode when the camera is turned off [SAVE SETTINGS] E SETUP X SAVE SETTINGS Submenu 2 OFF/ON Application Turns off or on the operating sound/warning sound of the - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 32
PAL Application Connecting the camera to a TV in North America, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and so on. Connecting the camera to a TV in "VIDEO (an input jack connected to the camera)." For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV's instruction manual. 4 Press the q button, and use - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 33
"Using the Menu" (p. 3). Saving battery power between shots [POWER SAVE] E SETUP X POWER SAVE Submenu 2 OFF ON Application Cancels [POWER SAVE]. When the camera is not being used for approx. 10 seconds, the monitor automatically turns off to save battery power. To resume standby mode Press any - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 34
you can print images directly without using a computer. To find out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer's instruction manual. *1 PictBridge is a standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly. The printing modes, paper - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 35
Changing the printer's settings for printing [CUSTOM PRINT] 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 for [EASY PRINT] (p. 34), and press the B button. USB PC EASY PRINT CUSTOM PRINT EXIT SET OK 2 Use kl to select [CUSTOM PRINT], and press the B button. 3 Use kl to select the print mode, and press the B button. - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 36
CANCEL OK CONTINUE CANCEL SET OK 11 Press the m button. 12 When the message [REMOVE USB CABLE] is displayed, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer. 36 EN - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 37
print shop supporting DPOF by using only the print reservations on the card without a computer or a camera. *1 DPOF is a standard for storing automatic printout information from digital cameras. Print reservations can be set only for the images stored on the card. Insert a card with recorded images - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 38
Reserving one print each of all images on the card [U] Resetting the print reservation data for selected images 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [ - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 39
" and "Registration" screen appear. Follow the instructions on the screen. Locate the position of the USB port by referring to your computer's instructions manual. 3 Use kl to select [PC], and press the B button. ● The computer automatically detects the camera as a new device on the first connection - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 40
with step-by-step instructions for common tasks. When the Quick Start Guide is not displayed, click in the tool bar to show the Guide. For details on the operation, refer to the help guide of the software. Transferring and saving images without using OLYMPUS Master 2 This camera is compatible with - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 41
message is displayed on the screen, and you are unsure of what to do, refer to the information below to fix the problem(s). Troubleshooting Battery "The camera does not work even when batteries are installed". ● Insert new or recharged batteries in the correct direction. "Loading the batteries and - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 42
Return to the status where the printer can be used. PRINT ERROR Printer problem Turn off the camera and printer, check the printer for any problems, and then turn the power on again. r Problem with selected image CANNOT PRINT*4 Use a computer to print. *1 Before erasing important images - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 43
objects appear in the center of the screen Object with no vertical lines*1 *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. When objects are at different distances Fast-moving object The subject - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 44
"Taking sharper pictures" ● Taking pictures with the optical zoom Avoid using digital zoom (p. 19) to take pictures. ● Taking pictures at a low the camera" (p. 10) ● "Using the microSD card/microSDHC card (sold separately)" (p. 11) Editing "Erasing the sound recorded to a still image" ● Record over - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 45
on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty. Storage • When storing the camera for extended periods, remove the battery and card, and keep in a cool, dry (rechargeable batteries) Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your charger - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 46
disposing of the card, damage the card to prevent the disclosure of personal data. Readout/recording process of the card Never open the battery/card compartment cover or unplug the USB cable while the camera is reading or writing data, which is indicated by blinking of the card access lamp. This - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 47
of the card. When using a TypeM or Standard xD-Picture Card, the maximum recording length will be 10 seconds. Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken Either erase unwanted images, or connect the camera to a computer or other device to save the images, and then erase the images in - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 48
Olympus digital cameras that do not support this microSD Attachment, as well as with other brands of digital cameras, computers, printers, and other devices that support Read All Instructions - Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation for - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 49
. If you insert a card by mistake, such as a microSD card, do not use force. Contact authorized distributors/service centers. CAUTION • Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it. • Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may cause a fire - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 50
used. DANGER • Use only the Olympus brand NiMH batteries and proper fitting • Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions. • Do not use batteries if their body is not in any other way during operation, stop using the camera. • If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 51
camera's manual. Battery Handling Precautions • Olympus NiMH batteries (included in some areas) are intended for use only with Olympus digital cameras a shorter service life than camera before storing the camera for a long period. • Before using NiMH batteries, always read the provided instructions - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 52
on or its color may change temporarily. When using the camera in extremely cold places, it is a good idea to . • Olympus reserves all rights to this manual. Warning recording or the use of any type of information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Olympus - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 53
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC). For customers in North and South America - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 54
any of Olympus Service Centers, following the procedure set forth below (See "WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED"). Olympus, at recorded Olympus serial number, unless they are a model on which Olympus does not place and record serial numbers. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, OLYMPUS - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 55
the Product (unless it is a model on which Olympus does not place and record serial numbers). 3 A detailed description of the problem. 4 Sample prints, negatives, digital prints (or files on disk) if available and related to the problem. When service is completed, the Product will be returned to you - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 56
for safety, health, environment and customer protection. "CE" mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe. This symbol [crossed-out the instructions, etc.) b. Any defect that occurs due to repair, modification, cleaning, etc. performed by anyone other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 57
product type) is attached to this Guarantee Certificate. Olympus reserves the right to refuse free-of-charge service if neither Guarantee Certificate is completed nor the above • The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the "Design rule for Camera File system/DCF" standards - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 58
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Recording system Still pictures : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)) Applicable standards : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 59
26 IMAGE QUALITY A 24 Image size 24 Information display 22, 23 Internal memory 11, 46, 47 ISO sensitivity 25 M Macro 20 MAGIC FILTER Q 27 Maintenance Camera care 45 PIXEL MAPPING 30 MEMORY FORMAT 30 MENU COLOR 31 microSD Attachment 11, 48 N Natural color 25 EN 59 - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 60
O OLYMPUS Master 2 39 Operation guide 12 P PANORAMA 26 PERFECT FIX H 28 PictBridge 34 movies n 18 SILENT MODE F 33 SLIDESHOW G 28 Sound recording R 25, 29 SPOT 26 Strap 10 SUPER MACRO 20 SWITCH SHOOTING MODES C ....... 27 T Turning on the camera 12 K/q 31 U USB cable 34, 39 Using the - Olympus FE-46 | FE-46 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 61
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DIGITAL CAMERA
FE-46/X-42/X-41
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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.
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We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your
camera before taking important photographs.
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In the interest of continually improving our products, Olympus reserves
the right to update or modify information contained in this manual.
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The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced
during the development stages and may differ from the actual product.
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