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Before you begin using the D-490 Zoom:
Now, perform the D-490 Zoom’s initial set-up. These are the default camera settings that will
affect every picture you take.
1. Load two CR-V3 battery packs in the compartment at the bottom of the camera as
shown in the diagram imprinted on the camera body.
To ensure you are completely satisfied with your D-490 Zoom purchase, we’ve
prepared this easy-to-follow users’ guide. Just follow these simple instructions
to set up and begin using the D-490 Zoom. For more detailed instructions on
feature use, please refer to the complete Instructions Manual included in your
package.
For best results, Olympus America Inc. strongly recommends using two CR-V3 lithium
battery packs. Four AA (R6) alkaline, NiMH, lithium or NiCd batteries can also be used. Do
not use manganese batteries. An optional Olympus AC adapter (C-7AU) is available and is
recommended when downloading images to ensure a consistent power supply voltage.
Note: These settings may be changed at any time.
1. Close the lens barrier and press the monitor button
monitor on.
to turn the camera and the
2. Insert the SmartMedia™ card. With the camera facing you, open the card compartment
cover to the left of the lens barrier and slide the card into the slot.
2. Press the Menu button
to select the items you want to adjust.
First, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera
operation by reviewing the illustrations below.
This button is located next to the monitor. Once you’ve selected the item, use the Arrow pad
to scroll through your choices and make your adjustments from the following modes:
This card is your “film.” It stores your images for reviewing, downloading, and printing. To
insert, simply slide the card with the gold contacts facing the back of the camera into the slot
and close the cover. To remove, gently pull the card out of the slot.
MOVIE PLAYBACK:
3. Turn on the power.
To play movie pictures.
Selftimer button/Print button
Flash mode button/Erase button
Viewfinder
Slide open the lens barrier on the front of the camera until you feel a click. Icons representing
camera default settings appear on the camera control panel, along with the number of
pictures available at the preset memory settings. The lens barrel automatically extends.
Macro/Digital Telephoto button/Protect button
AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK:
To run through all the stored pictures automatically.
Diopter
adjustment
dial
To turn the camera off, slide the lens barrier halfway closed. The lens barrel retracts. Close
the lens barrier completely.
NUMBER DISPLAY:
No.
Monitor button
Menu button
To display the Frame number or File name.
FUNCTION:
Arrow pad
Monitor
To edit out unneeded frames.
CARD SETUP:
OK button
ERASE ALL FRAMES:
To erase all stored pictures.
CARD FORMAT:
OK
Select this setting by pressing ᮢ on the Arrow pad, then press the OK button
.
Shutter release button
Flash
Note: Formatting a card erases all existing data on the card, even protected
Zoom lever
images.
Control panel
Connector cover
Tripod socket
Battery compartment open/close lever (bottom)
These images cannot be recovered.
DATE AND TIME:
Enter the year, month and day.
Flash mode
Macro mode
White balance
Record mode
INDEX DISPLAY:
Choose the number of images to be shown in the Index-Display mode: 4, 9, or 16.
Exposure compensation
MONITOR ADJUSTMENT:
To either increase or decrease the brightness of the monitor, use ᮢ on the Arrow pad.
Sharpness
ISO
Notice how the live preview changes as you make adjustments.
Lens
Video output
connector
Computer
connector
Spot metering
mode
Lens barrier
Card compartment
cover
OK
3. Press the OK button
button
taking individual pictures.
to confirm each setting. When finished, press the monitor
AC adapter connector
to turn off the display. Open the lens barrier to continue set up procedures for
Sequential
shooting
Self-timer
Remaining picture count
Writing
Card error/Card function
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Battery check
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