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Imager:

8.0 Megapixel (effective), 8.3 Megapixel gross,
1/1.8” CCD (1.4cm)   

Lens: 

7.4 – 22.2mm (35 – 105mm equivalent in 35mm photography),
6 lenses in 4 groups

Zoom: 

3x O 4x Digital (Seamless to 12x)

Aperture Range: 

f 2 . 8   –   f 4 . 7

LCD:

2.5” (6.4cm) Color LCD, approx. 230,000 pixels

Focus System:

Autofocus (CCD Contrast Detection, iESP, Single) 

Focus Range: 

Normal Mode:

(Wide) 23.6” (0.6m) – infinity
(Tele) 23.6” (0.6m) – infinity

Macro Mode:

(Wide) 11.8” (0.3m) – infinity
(Tele) 19.7” (0.5m) – infinity

Super Macro Mode:

3.9” (0.1m) – infinity

Shutter Speed: 

Auto (1/1000 sec. – 4 sec.)

ISO (SOS: Standard 
Output Sensitivity): 

Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 10000*
(*in SQ mode only) 

White Balance: 

Auto (ESP)

Exposure Compensation: 

±2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps 

Recording Modes: 

Still Image: Exif 2.21, JPEG, PIM3
Movie Mode: AVI Motion JPEG with Audio

Adjustment Resolutions:

3,264 x 2,448, SHQ / HQ
2,048 x 1,536, SQ1 
640 x 480, SQ2
1,920 x 1,080, 16:9

Shooting Modes: 

16 Shooting Modes: Program Auto, Scene Presets
(Portrait, Landscape, Night & Portrait, Indoor, Candle,
Self-Portrait, Sunset, Sport, Fireworks, Cuisine,
Documents, Pet, Auction), Digital Image Stabilization
Mode & Movie

Panorama: 

Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with OLYMPUS
Master Software when using Olympus brand xD-Picture Card™

Sequential Shooting: 

5fps up to 12 frames in SQ mode 

Movie Mode: 

AVI Motion JPEG with Audio: 640x480/30fps (SHQ),
320x240/15fps (HQ)

Image Processing:

TruePic TURBO™ Image Processor

Pixel Mapping: 

Automatic Pixel Mapping (APM) available via menu setting

Noise Reduction:

Set automatically at shutter speeds of 0.5 seconds or longer

Image Playback:

Still Image: Single, Index (4/9/16/25), Enlargement (up to
10x), Slideshow, My Favorites, Rotation
Movie: Normal, Reverse, Frame-By-Frame

Playback Edit Effects:

Still Image: Resize (640x480, 320x240), 

Direct Printing Options: 

PictBridge

TM

, DPOF

Flash: 

Built-in

Flash Modes:

Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off

Flash Working Range: 

Wide: 0.98 ft. (0.3m) – 14.1 ft. (4.3m)
Tele: 1.6 ft. (0.5m) – 8.5 ft. (2.6m)

Self-Timer: 

12 Seconds

Settings Memorization: 

On/Off (Hold changes/Reset to default settings)

Date/Time Calendar: 

Simultaneous recording into image data, automatic 
up to 2099

Memory: 

20MB internal memory

Removable Media Card: 

xD-Picture Card™ (Std/Type H/M- 16, 32, 64, 128, 256,
512MB, 1GB, or 2GB)

Outer Connectors: 

Multi-terminal (USB, Audio/Video Output)

Auto-Connect USB: 

2.0 Full Speed (USB mass storage)

System Requirements: 

Auto-connect USB: Windows

®

98SE/ME/2000PRO/XP/VISTA

with USB port, Mac OS

®

9.0-9.2x/OS X 10.1-10.4 with USB

port. Software: Windows

®

2000PRO/XP/VISTA, Mac

®

10.3

and higher

Operating Environment:

Operation: 32° – 104°F (0° – 40°C), 30% – 90% humidity
Storage: -4° – 140°F (-20° – 60°C), 10% – 90% humidity

Power Supply: 

Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery (LI-42B)

Size: 

3.7” W x 2.2” H x 0.88” D (94mm x 56.5mm x 22.3mm)

Weight: 

4.1oz. (115g) without batteries and media card

FE-250

Olympus Digital Still Cameras can be used with confidence wherever you go. They are backed by a one-
year repair warranty service that is available worldwide. Please contact our service center or check the
Authorized Distributors list for service and applicable areas of service. May not be available in all areas.

Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. 

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2007

Olympus Imaging America Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Olympus is a

trademark or registered trademark of Olympus Corporation, Olympus Imaging America Inc. or their affiliated entities.
All trademarks and registered trademarks listed herein are the property of their respective holders.

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1384-0207

FE-250 Digital Camera

Wrist Strap

Quick Start Guide

Lithium-Ion Battery (LI-42B) & Charger (LI-40C)

USB Cable, Audio/Video Cable

OLYMPUS Master Software CD-ROM

Basic Manual and Adavanced Manual CD-ROM

Warranty Card

Package Contents

Available Accessories

Stock No. 225945

Specifications

200496

Metal Neck Strap

202059

CB-USB7 Digital Camera USB Cable
(Replacement)

202060

CB-AVC5 Audio/Video Cable
(Replacement)

202044 

2-year Extended Digital Warranty

Olympus
xD-Picture Card

TM

256MB
512MB  
1GB
2GB

Slim Leather Case*

202085 Red
202086 Dk. Brown
202087 Black

MAUSB-200 
xD-Picture Card
USB Reader/Writer

202049

FE/Stylus 
Accessory Kit

(Soft Leather Case,
Metal Neck Strap,
and LI-42B
Rechargeable
Battery) 
202057

LI-42B Rechargeable
Battery 

202034

*Color options depend on model.

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