Olympus Stylus 740 User Manual (English)

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Miscellaneous

WARNING

•Keep batteries dry at all times.

•To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion, use only batteries

recommended for use with this product.

• Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions.

• If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging them and do

not use them.

• Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.

• If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during

operation, stop using the camera.

• If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the affected area with

clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately.

•Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.

CAUTION

•Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks, discoloration, warping, or any other

abnormality.

• The battery may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, do not remove it immediately

after using the camera.

• Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period.

• To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera

in the places listed below, no matter if in use or storage:

• Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through extreme changes.

Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or

humidifiers.

• In sandy or dusty environments.

• Near flammable items or explosives.

• In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain. When using products with weatherproof

designs, read their manuals as well.

• In places prone to strong vibrations.

• Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations.

• When mounted on a tripod, adjust the position of the camera with the tripod head. Do not

twist the camera.

• Do not touch electric contacts on cameras.

• Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun. This may cause lens or shutter curtain

damage, color failure, ghosting on the CCD, or may possibly cause fires.

• Do not push or pull severely on the lens.

• Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the battery. Select a cool, dry location

for storage to prevent condensation or mold from forming inside the camera. After storage,

test the camera by turning it on and pressing the shutter release button to make sure that it

is operating normally.

• Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera’s manual.

• This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of

battery. For safe and proper use, read the battery’s instruction manual carefully before using

it.

• If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may result. Wipe the

battery well with a dry cloth before use.

• Always charge a battery when using it for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long

period.

• When operating the camera with battery power at low temperatures, try to keep the camera

and spare battery as warm as possible. A battery that has run down at low temperatures may

be restored after it is warmed at room temperature.

• The number of pictures you can take may vary depending on the shooting conditions or

battery.

• Before going on a long trip, and especially before traveling abroad, purchase extra batteries.

A recommended battery may be difficult to obtain while traveling.

• Please recycle batteries to help save our planet’s resources. When you throw away dead

batteries, be sure to cover their terminals and always observe local laws and regulations.

Caution for Usage Environment

Battery Handling Precautions

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Olympus Stylus 740 Specifications

General

Optical Zoom	5x
Camera type	Compact
Digital Zoom	4x
Image stabilization	Digital
Battery Model	LI-42B
Screen Size	2.5-inch LCD
Video Resolution	640 x 480
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion
Sensor size	1/2.5"
Focal length	6.3 - 31.5 mm
Maximum aperture	F3.3 - F5.0
Shutter speed	1/2-1/2000 sec
Storage Media	xD-Picture Card
Image Sensor	1/2.5 inch CCD