YOUR CAMERA’S KIT
The battery, charger, cable, memory card and reader for this exact model.
Also searchable as: FE-46 · X-42 · X-41
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THE FIVE ESSENTIALS
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01 / Battery
AA alkaline or rechargeable NiMH
Use two AA alkaline or NiMH batteries. Keep both batteries the same type and charge level. Do not recharge alkaline batteries.
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02 / Battery charger
For rechargeable AA batteries only
Recharge AA NiMH cells outside the camera in an AA NiMH charger. The camera does not charge AA batteries through USB.
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03 / USB cable
For photo transfer
Photo transfer only — does not charge the camera
Original model-specific supplied USB data cable; match the exact camera model before buying. Transfer photos with USB; recharge NiMH batteries outside the camera.
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04 / Memory card
Simple choice: 512 MB standard xD-Picture Card
Use a genuine compatible xD-Picture Card; 512 MB standard xD is a conservative choice. No full-size SD card fits this camera. The manufacturer also documents microSD/microSDHC through the original supplied Olympus microSD attachment. Never insert microSD directly or use an ordinary passive adapter.
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05 / Photo-transfer reader
Match the xD card type
For the suggested xD card, use a reader that explicitly supports xD-Picture Card and the exact card type (standard, M, M+ or H). Match USB-C/USB-A/Lightning connection to your device.
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QUICK ANSWERS
2 × AA batteries. Use two AA alkaline or NiMH batteries. Keep both batteries the same type and charge level. Do not recharge alkaline batteries.
Recharge AA NiMH cells outside the camera in an AA NiMH charger. The camera does not charge AA batteries through USB.
xD-Picture Card / microSD via supplied attachment. Use a genuine compatible xD-Picture Card; 512 MB standard xD is a conservative choice. No full-size SD card fits this camera. The manufacturer also documents microSD/microSDHC through the original supplied Olympus microSD attachment. Never insert microSD directly or use an ordinary passive adapter.
Use a xD-Picture Card reader that supports the card listed above. For the suggested xD card, use a reader that explicitly supports xD-Picture Card and the exact card type (standard, M, M+ or H). Match USB-C/USB-A/Lightning connection to your device. Turn the camera off before removing the card and copy your photos before deleting or formatting it.
Read the photo-transfer steps ↗
Open Olympus FE-46 manufacturer instruction manual ↗. Follow the instructions for your exact model, including its charging and memory-card limits.
Cover explicitly confirms FE-46, X-42, X-41. Box contents and battery/charger preparation; USB transfer; memory format; specifications PDF p.58. PDF p.58 explicitly permits microSD/microSDHC with the supplied Olympus attachment.
