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6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
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3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
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Digital Image Stabilization Mode
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16 pre-set shooting modes
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Stores images on xD Picture Cards; powered by two AA-size batteries (two alkaline batteries included)
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Imager: 6.0 megapixel (effective), 6.2 megapixel gross, 1/2.5-inch (1.2-centimeter) CCD
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Lens: 6.3 to 18.9mm (38 to 114mm equivalent in 35mm photography), 6 lenses in 5 groups
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Zoom: 3x optical + 4x digital (seamless to 12x)
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Aperture range: f3.1 to f5.9
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LCD: 2.5-inch (6.4-centimeter) color LCD, approximately 154,000 pixels
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Focus system: Autofocus (CCD contrast detection, iESP)
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Focus range: Normal/Macro Mode:(wide) 4.0 inches (0.1 meters) to infinity; (telephoto) 23.6 inches (0.6 meters) to infinity; Super Macro Mode: 2.0 inches (5 centimeters)
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Shutter speed: Auto (1/2000 second to 4 seconds)
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White Balance: Auto (ESP)
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Exposure compensation: +/-2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps
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Recording modes: Still
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Image: DCF, Exif 2.21, JPEG, PIM3
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Movie Mode: QuickTime motion JPEG
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Adjustment resolutions: 2,816 x 2,112, SHQ/HQ; 2,048 x 1,536, SQ1; 640 x 480, SQ2
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Shooting modes: 16 shooting modes: Program Auto, Scene Presets (Portrait, Landscape, Night and Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait, Sunset, Sport, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Behind Glass, Auction), digital Image Stabilization Mode, Movie
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Panorama modes: Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with Olympus Master Software when using Olympus brand xD-Picture Card
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Movie mode: QuickTime Movie: 320 x 240/15 frames per second (fps) (HQ), 160 x 120/15 fps (SQ)
Pixel mapping: Automatic Pixel Mapping (APM) available via menu setting
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Image playback: Still image: Single, Index (4/9/16/25), Enlargement (up to 10x), Slideshow, Rotation Movie: Normal, Reverse, Frame-By-Frame
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Playback edit effects: Still
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Image: Resize (640 x 480, 320 x 240)
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Direct printing options: PictBridge, DPOF
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Flash: Built-in inches
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Flash modes: Auto (for low-light and backlit conditions), Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off
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Flash working range: Wide: 0.7 feet (0.2 meters) to 13.1 feet (4.0 meters); telephoto: 2.0 feet (0.6 meters) to 6.9 feet (2.1 meters) inches
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Self-timer: 12 seconds/auto pounds
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Setting memorization: On/off (hold changes/reset to default settings)
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Date/time calendar: Simultaneous recording into image data, automatic up to 2099
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Memory: 10MB internal memory
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Removable media card: xD-Picture Card (16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB or 2GB)
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Outer connectors: USB connector, video output, DC input
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Auto-connect USB: 2.0 full speed (USB mass storage)
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System requirements: Auto-Connect USB: Windows 98SE/ME/2000PRO/XP with USB port, Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2x/OS X 10.1 to 10.4 with USB port; software: Windows 98SE/ME/2000PRO/XP, Mac 10.2 and higher
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Operating environment: 32 degrees to 104 degrees F (0 degrees to 40 degrees C), 30% to 90% humidity
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Storage environment: -4 degrees to 140 degrees F (-20 degrees to 60 degrees C), 10% to 90% humidity
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Power supply: 2 x AA batteries, 2 x Ni-MH AA batteries (optional), AC adapter E-7AU (optional)
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Size (W x H x D): 3.6 x 2.5 x 1.2 inches (90.0 x 62.5 x 30.5 millimeters)

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Weight: 4.4 ounces (124 grams) without batteries and media card
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What's in the box: Olympus FE-170 digital camera, AA alkaline battery x 2, USB cable, video cable, wrist strap, Quick Start guide, basic manual, CD-ROM (includes Olympus Master software and advanced manual), and warranty
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Free gifts: 2GB SD memory cards ; special compact case for camera ; advanced digital cloth ; tripods ; battery ; charger kit ; USB 2.0 card reader