78-7845 Olympus Cameras User Manual

C-200 ZOOM

D-510 ZOOM

Digital Camera

Reference Manual

• Before you use this camera, read this manual and then store it in a

safe location where you can find it for future use.

• We recommend that you spend some time taking test shots and

experimenting with all of the features before you take important

pictures.

C-200 ZOOM

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• The contents of this document are subject to change without prior notice.

• Although the contents of this document have been carefully checked

to avoid errors, some may still occur. If you have a question about any

point, or you find mistakes or omissions, please contact us.

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damages, or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully, or any

request from a third person, which are caused by the inappropriate

use of this product.

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damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully, caused by

erasing picture image data.

Important:

• Your camera may differ slightly from that shown in illustrations.

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Corporation.

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Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: D-510 ZOOM

Trade Name: OLYMPUS

Responsible party: Olympus America Inc.

Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157

U.S.A.

Telephone number: 631-844-5000

Tested to comply with FCC standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian

Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European

requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection.

For Customers in USA

For Customers in Canada

For Customers in Europe

Contents
Features of the C-200 ZOOM/D-510 ZOOM  ................................................ VI
Using this Manual  ........................................................................................ VII
Chapter 1 Getting Started ......................................................... 1
Names of Parts  .............................................................................................. 2
Attaching the Strap  ........................................................................................ 6
Inserting the Batteries .................................................................................... 7
Inserting the SmartMedia Card .................................................................... 10
Using the Card  ............................................................................................. 11
Card Basics  ............................................................................................. 11
Setting the Date and Time  ........................................................................... 12
Adjusting the Viewfinder ............................................................................... 15
Using the AC Adapter (sold separately)  ...................................................... 16
Chapter 2 Learning the Basics ............................................. 17
Turning the Power On  .................................................................................. 18
Checking the Monitor  ................................................................................... 19
Is the Card Inserted? ............................................................................... 19
Checking the Batteries  ............................................................................ 20
Does the Card Have Enough Room for More Pictures?  ......................... 21
Holding the Camera  ..................................................................................... 23
Shooting Technique Depends on Distance to the Subject ........................... 24
Taking Still Pictures ...................................................................................... 25
Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder  ...................................................... 25
Taking Pictures  ........................................................................................ 26
Taking Pictures Using the Monitor ........................................................... 28
Using the Flash to Shoot in Dim Light ..................................................... 30
Enlarging Your Shots (Optical Zoom) ........................................................... 31
Playing Back Your Still Pictures .................................................................... 32
Turning the Power Off  .................................................................................. 34
Chapter 3 Playing Images Back ......................................... 35
Getting Started ............................................................................................. 36
Turning the Power On in Playback Mode  ................................................ 36
Turning the Power Off in Playback Mode  ................................................ 37
Displaying Images Frame by Frame  ............................................................ 38
Displaying All Frames (Index-Display Setting)  ............................................. 39
Checking the Focus by Enlarging a Selected Picture 
(Displaying Close-ups) ............................................................................. 41
Connecting to a Television Set ..................................................................... 42
To Avoid Accidentally Erasing Pictures You Want to Keep 
(Image Protection)  ................................................................................... 44
One-Frame Erase ......................................................................................... 45
Possible Printing Methods ............................................................................ 47
II

Chapter 4 Taking Better Pictures ........................................ 49
Points to Remember  .................................................................................... 50
Viewfinder Discrepancies Depending on Distance .................................. 50
Subjects Difficult to Get in Focus  ............................................................ 50
When Not Able to Focus on a Subject While Shooting  ............................... 52
Determine the Position of the Subject After Focusing ............................. 52
Fixing a Far-Distance Focus .................................................................... 53
Taking Close-up Pictures (Macro Mode) ...................................................... 55
Taking Sequential Shots  .............................................................................. 57
Using the Selftimer ....................................................................................... 59
Taking Movie Pictures  .................................................................................. 60
Using the Flash  ............................................................................................ 64
Switching Between Flash Modes ............................................................. 64
Auto-Flash ................................................................................................ 66
Red-eye Reduction  .................................................................................. 66
Fill-in Flash  .............................................................................................. 67
No Flash  .................................................................................................. 67
Night Scenes  ........................................................................................... 68
Night Scenes + Red-eye Reduction  ........................................................ 68
Chapter 5 Advanced Shooting Techniques ................ 69
Use of the Shooting Menu  ........................................................................... 70
Functions of the Shooting Menu .............................................................. 70
Using the Shooting Menu ............................................................................. 72
Spot Metering (Placing Exposure Priority on the Center of the Subject)  .... 74
Correcting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)  ............................ 76
ISO Light Sensitivity Level (Setting ISO Sensitivity)  .................................... 78
Enlarging Shots Even Further (Digital Zoom) .............................................. 80
Creating Panoramic Pictures (Panorama Function) ..................................... 82
Adjusting the Color Tone (White Balance)  ................................................... 85
Picture Preferences: Quality vs. Quantity (Record Mode)  ........................... 87
Making Images Sharper (Sharpness)  .......................................................... 90
Shooting Pictures with Strong Contrast (Contrast) ...................................... 91
Confirming Pictures Directly After Shooting (Rec View)  .............................. 93
Changing How File Names are Assigned (File Naming)  ............................. 95
To Retain Settings Even After Power is Turned Off (Clear Settings)  ........... 98
Turning Off Warning Sounds (Beep Sound)  ................................................ 99
To Adjust Monitor Brightness (Monitor Adjustment)  .................................. 100
Chapter 6 Advanced Playback Techniques ............. 101
Use of the Playback Menu  ......................................................................... 102
Functions of the Playback Menu  ........................................................... 102
Using the Playback Menu  .......................................................................... 104
To Play Back Still Images One by One (Automatic Playback)  ................... 106
To Play Back Movie Pictures (Movie Playback)  ......................................... 107
III

IV
Printing Using DPOF-Compatible Printers or Photo Labs 
(Print Reserve)  ...................................................................................... 109
Rotating Images During Playback (Rotated Playback)  .............................. 112
Displaying Image Information on the Monitor 
(Image Information Display) ................................................................... 113
Changing the Color or Size of Images (Edit) ............................................. 114
To Erase All Images (All Erase Frames) .................................................... 115
To Initialize (Format) a Card ....................................................................... 116
To Change the Number of Frames Displayed (Index Display) ................... 118
Chapter 7 Transferring Your Pictures to 
a Computer ...................................................................................... 119
Read Before Connecting to a Computer .................................................... 120
Connecting the Camera to a Computer ..................................................... 122
Connecting to a Windows PC ................................................................ 122
Connecting to a Macintosh .................................................................... 126
Transferring Image Files ............................................................................. 127
Transferring Image Files to a Windows PC  ........................................... 127
Transferring Image Files to a Macintosh  ............................................... 129
Disconnecting the Camera or Removing the SmartMedia Card  ............... 131
Disconnecting from a Windows PC  ....................................................... 131
Disconnecting from a Macintosh  ........................................................... 133
Transferring Files Without Using the Camera  ............................................ 134
Appendix ............................................................................................ 135
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions  ................................................... 136
Troubleshooting (Check before Taking in for Repair) ................................. 138
Operating Problems ............................................................................... 138
Picture Problems  ................................................................................... 140
Error Codes ................................................................................................ 142
Using the Camera with Optional Equipment .............................................. 143
Optional Items ............................................................................................ 144
Compatibility of the Still Picture Data  ........................................................ 145
Specifications ............................................................................................. 146
Glossary of terms ....................................................................................... 148
Index .......................................................................................................... 150
Contents (continued)

Features of the C-200 ZOOM

/D-510 ZOOM

• With its high-resolution CCD (total 2,110,000 pixels) and high-

performance lens, the Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera produces

pictures of extremely high image quality.

• The 3x optical zoom lens and the 3x digital zoom function combine to

offer an impressive 9x maximum zoom.

• Exposure compensation, spot metering, and other functions are

simple using our easy menu operations.

• USB functions

Image downloading is easy with a USB connector connected directly

to a personal computer.*

• Other various features and functions

1.8 inch LCD monitor

Movie functions

TV replay function with video OUT jack

Uses SmartMedia for its removable media.

• In addition to standard AA (R6) alkaline batteries, AA (R6) lithium

batteries, AA (R6) NiMH batteries, two CR-V3 lithium battery packs

can also be used.

* It may be necessary to install the USB driver (provided on the

included CD-ROM) on computers with Windows 98/98SE.

VII

Using this Manual

This manual is divided into seven chapters and one appendix which

cover the main unit (hereafter called “the camera”).

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Details confirming the names of all the parts of the camera and

preparing the camera to be used for the first time are all explained in

this chapter. It is essential to read this before using the camera for the

first time.

Chapter 2 Learning the Basics

Basic operations of the camera are explained, including turning on the

power, shooting a still image, checking that image and turning the

power off. Reading this chapter will make taking pictures with this

camera easy and enjoyable. Be sure to read this section.

Chapter 3 Playing Images Back

After taking a few images, you will probably want to review them

collectively or display them on your TV. This chapter explains how to

turn the power on for playback, view the images, and turn the power off.

Read this after you’ve taken a few practice pictures as explained in

Chapter 2.

Chapter 4 Taking Better Pictures

This chapter explains how to focus the camera, as well as how to set

and use macro mode, flash mode, selftimer, movie shooting, and other

convenient functions that will help you take great pictures. Read this

chapter after you have familiarized yourself with Chapter 2 and taken a

few pictures with the camera.

Chapter 5 Advanced Shooting Techniques

All the functions for using various advanced shooting features are

explained in this chapter. Refer to each of these functions as needed.

Chapter 6 Advanced Playback Techniques

Playing back movie images, as well as other useful display functions, are

explained in this chapter. Refer to each of these functions as needed.

Chapter 7 Transferring Your Pictures to a Computer

The included USB cable can be used to send pictures stored on the

camera to a personal computer for further processing and printing. This

chapter explains the steps used to send images from the camera to a

computer.

VIII

Appendix

You will also find a troubleshooting guide and explanations of the key

technical specifications.

Additional information

The following may appear at the bottom of each page.

CAUTION: These sections contain important precautions. Be sure to

read.

HELP: These sections include information and helpful hints on how to

handle problems that may arise during operation.

NOTE: These sections contain tips which are good to know in advance.

Getting Started

This chapter describes the various parts of the

camera and their names, the accessories for

the camera, and how to prepare the camera to

be used for the first time. Please be sure to read

this chapter, starting on the following page,

before using the camera for the first time.

Names of Parts

Camera

Zoom lever

(p.31)

Shutter button (p.25) Selftimer lamp (p.59)

Flash (p.30)

Lens barrier (p.18)

Lens

Card cover (p.10)

Card slot

Video OUT jack (p.42)

DC-IN jack

(p.16)

USB connector (p.120)

Connector cover

Camera (continued)

Getting Started

Viewfinder

Macro button (p.55)/

Protect button (p.44)

Flash mode button

(p.64)

Selftimer button (p.59)/

Erase button (p.45)

Viewfinder (p.50)

Diopter

adjustment

dial (p.15)

Monitor (p.28)

OK button (p.12)/

Menu button

(p.12)

Monitor button (p.12)

Tripod socket

(bottom)

Battery compartment cover (bottom) (p.7)

AF target mark (p.25, p.52)

Orange lamp

(p.30)

Green lamp

(p.26)

Battery

compartment lock

(p.7)

Arrow pad (p.12)

Monitor

Shooting mode display

Playback mode display

2001

+1.5

ISO100

Battery check

(p.20)

Sequential shooting (p.57) /

Selftimer (p.59) / Movie (p.60)

Exposure compensation (p.76)

Record mode (p.87)

Flash mode (p.64)

Spot metering (p.74)

Macro (p.55) / Quick focus (p.53)

White balance (p.85)

ISO sensitivity (p.78)

Number of storable

pictures (p.21)

Memory gauge

(p.28)

Battery check

(p.20)

Print reserve (p.109)

Record mode (p.87)

Movie (p.107)

Protect (p.44)

Date (p.12)

Frame number

AF target mark (p.25, p.52)

Playback mode display (with image information display on)

1600x1200

ISO100

FILE:100

0123

2001

Getting Started

Names of Parts (continued)

File number (p.95)

Resolution (p.87)

White balance (p.85)

ISO sensitivity (p.78)

Attaching the Strap

1 Attach the strap to the camera

as shown in the diagram.

2 After passing the strap

through the loop, give it a

slight tug to make sure that it

does not come loose.

CAUTION

• Attach the strap exactly as shown in the diagram. If the strap is attached

incorrectly the camera may come loose and fall off. In this case, Olympus

will not be responsible for any damage.

Getting Started

Inserting the Batteries

This camera uses four AA (R6) alkaline, NiMH, lithium or NiCd batteries.

It can also take two CR-V3 lithium battery packs. Do not use zinc-carbon

(manganese) batteries.

Do not mix different types of batteries or insert the batteries facing in

the wrong direction. As it may overheat and cause irreparable damage

to the camera.

1 Make sure the power is off.

• The lens barrier must be

closed.

• Make sure the monitor is off.

2 Slide the battery compartment

lock from to .

3 Slide the battery compartment

cover to the side and lift it up

to open.

4 Insert the batteries as shown

in the diagram.

• When using the lithium battery

packs, insert them so the

“CAMEDIA” label on each

battery is facing the lens side

of the camera.

• Some batteries may have an

insulation seal attached.

Remove this before using the

battery.

Using AA (R6)

alkaline batteries

Using lithium

battery packs

Insulation

seal

Do not remove

the silver label.

5 With the battery compartment

cover closed, press the tab

and slide it over.

• If the battery compartment

cover seems hard to close, do

not force it. Slide the battery

compartment cover toward

“OPEN” while pressing down

to close.

6 Slide the battery compartment

lock from to .

CAUTION

• The CR-V3 lithium battery packs are not rechargeable.

• Make sure that the camera power is off before inserting the batteries.

• Alkaline batteries deliver markedly inferior performance, especially in cold

weather. For this reason, we highly recommend using lithium battery packs

or rechargeable NiMH batteries.

• Do not use zinc-carbon (manganese) batteries. Please read battery

warnings.

• Do not to touch the inside of the empty battery compartment.

• If the camera is left for about one hour with the batteries removed and the

optional AC adapter (sold separately) disconnected, all camera settings will

revert to their initial settings.

* See “Battery handling precautions” in the “Safety Precautions” booklet.

WARNING

Batteries with any part of the outer seal (electrical insulation sheath) peeling

off, or any battery split along the seam, can leak, generate heat, or explode.

Never use damaged batteries in the camera. Store-bought batteries

occasionally may be defective, with all or part of the magnetic insulation

sheath peeling off. Never use batteries in this condition.

These batteries cannot be used:

Batteries with all or part of the electrical

insulation sheath peeled off.

Part of the negative electrode (–) has a

protruding bulge, although not covered with

the seal (insulation sheath).

Batteries that have a flat negative (–)

electrode

(Some batteries of this type have their

negative electrode covered with the seal

(insulation sheath) while others have no

such seal. Neither may be used).

Getting Started

Inserting the Batteries (continued)

Seal (insulation sheath)

Inserting the SmartMedia Card

Always insert a SmartMedia card (hereafter called “card”) before taking

pictures.

1 Make sure the power is off.

• The lens barrier must be

closed.

• Make sure the monitor is off.

2 Open the card cover.

3 Insert the card as shown in

the diagram, making sure that

it is pushed all the way in.

4 Close the card cover so it

clicks into place.

• If the card cover is not

properly closed, the camera

will not turn on.

To remove the SmartMedia card

Pull it in the opposite direction as that indicated in step 3.

Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or

disconnect the AC adapter while the camera power is turned on. Doing

so may destroy the image data on the card. Destroyed images cannot be

recovered.

When using non-Olympus brand cards

Use only 3V (3.3 V) cards. 5V cards can not be used.

Non-Olympus brand cards or cards formatted by computers or other

devices may not be recognized by the camera. Also, the time required for

writing to the card could become longer, or the number of possible shots

could be reduced. Before making use of the card, use the camera to

format it (p.116).

Insert the

SmartMedia card

Getting Started

Using the Card

Card Basics

What is SmartMedia?

SmartMedia is the type of memory card this camera uses.

Images recorded and stored on SmartMedia can easily be deleted,

overwritten, and/or edited on a PC.

Compatible SmartMedia cards

• Provided 8 MB standard card.

• Optional Olympus 4 MB/8 MB/16 MB/ 32 MB/64 MB/128 MB cards

• Market-available 3V (3.3V) card 4 MB/8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/

128 MB cards

* 2 MB cards cannot be used.

Note:

• Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F); Storing

temperature: –20°C to 65°C (–4°F to 149°F); Humidity: up to 90 %

• Put the card into its anti-electrostatic case for storage or transportation.

• Do not bend, drop, or apply any physical shock to the card.

• Read the provided SmartMedia instruction manual carefully.

• Do not touch the contact area of the card.

Contact area

The area where the card comes into contact

with the camera.

Write-protect area

Attach the provided write-protect seal when

you want to protect your data from

accidental erasure or overwriting.

Index area

Use the provided index label to indicate the

card’s contents.

Setting the Date and Time

Time and date information for each picture are recorded at the same

time the picture is taken. Therefore, before taking pictures, be sure to

confirm that the date and time settings are correct.

1 Make sure the lens barrier is

closed and SmartMedia is

inserted (p.10), then press the

monitor button ( ).

• When a new card is inserted

into the camera, the message

“NO PICTURE” will be

displayed on the monitor.

• With the lens barrier open

(shooting mode), you can set

the date and time.

2 Press the menu button ( ).

• The playback menu will be

displayed on the monitor.

3 Press  or  on the arrow

pad to move the on-screen

arrow to SET, then press .

4 Press  or  on the arrow

pad to move the on-screen

arrow to date setting, then

press the  button.

• The date setting screen will be

displayed.

3 4

EXIT OK

PLAY

CARD

SET

[

RESET

]

[

]

[

]

Monitor (Playback menu)

Monitor (Settings group menu)

SET

[

RESET

]

[

]

[

]

SETCANCEL

Getting Started

5 Press the arrow pad  or  to

select how you want the date

displayed:

M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year)

D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year)

Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day)

After making your selection,

press .

• The first date value becomes

highlighted.

6 Press  or  on the arrow

pad to set the first date/time

position (in this case the

month 01), then press .

• The indicator moves to the

next date/time position.

• Pressing  returns the display

to the setting one step earlier.

7 Repeat step 6 until both date

and time have been set.

8 When the setting is

completed, press the OK

button.

• The date and time are set and

the screen returns to the

settings group menu.

• Turning the counter to 00

seconds and then pressing the

OK button will allow the

correct time to be set.

9 Press the monitor button.

• The monitor display and the

power both go off.

5 6

Monitor

(Date setting screen)

SET

–

12:00

–

2001

CANCEL

Monitor

(Date setting screen)

–

12:00

–

2001

CANCEL SET

Setting the Date and Time (continued)

NOTE

• Until you change it, the date setting will remain current even when the

power is turned off.

• It is possible to set the time even when the lens barrier is open and the

camera is in shooting mode (p.70).

Adjusting the Viewfinder

To make the camera easier to use, adjust the viewfinder to match the

eyesight (visual acuity) of the person who will be using the camera.

1 Slide the lens barrier open

until it clicks.

• The power turns on, the lens

extends, and the flash pops

up.

2 While looking through the

viewfinder, gently turn the

diopter adjustment dial.

3 Stop turning the dial when the

AF target mark is clearly

visible.

4 You are ready to take some

pictures.

• See Chapter 2.

To turn the power off, close

the lens barrier and press the

flash down (p.30).

Getting Started

Diopter adjustment dial

AF target mark

Viewfinder

Using the AC Adapter

(sold separately)

The camera may be operated on ordinary household current from a wall

outlet by using the optional AC adapter (sold separately). The batteries

in the camera are not charged even though the AC adapter is

connected.

CAUTION

• Olympus 3V adapter cannot be used with this camera.

NOTE

• When in use for long periods of

time the AC adapter may heat up

slightly. This is normal.

• When connecting or disconnecting

the AC adapter, always make sure

that the camera is turned off.

• Do not connect/disconnect the AC

adapter while the camera is

connected to a personal

computer. The camera always

turns on while it is connected to a

computer.

WARNING

Incorrect use may result in fire, electric shock or burns to the skin.

• Use the AC adapter appropriate for your region.

• Make sure the AC adapter is properly plugged into the outlet.

• Never plug in or unplug the AC adapter with wet hands.

• In the unlikely event that the AC adapter cord becomes hot, or you see or

smell smoke, unplug it immediately and discontinue use. If there is any

problem or malfunction with the AC adapter or camera, please contact your

Olympus dealer or an authorized Olympus service center for assistance.

• Do not use any adapter other than the Olympus adapter. Using a different

adapter can damage the camera or the power source, or cause other

malfunctions. Olympus will not be responsible for damage caused by the

use of other AC adapters.

• When unplugging the AC adapter always grasp the body, not the cord of

the adapter.

• Do not pull, bend, twist or modify the cord.

• If the cord is gouged or otherwise damaged, stop using the adapter and

contact your nearest authorized Olympus service center.

• Always unplug the adapter when the camera is not in use.

AC wall outlet

AC adapter

connector

AC adapter

Learning the Basics

The fastest way to learn to use the camera is

simply to start taking pictures with it. This

chapter explains turning the camera on, taking

still shots, checking how they came out, and

turning the camera off.

Please have the camera in hand and practice

the operations described as you read the

following chapter.

Turning the Power On

1 Slide the lens barrier open

until it clicks.

• This turns the power on in

shooting mode.

• The lens extends and the flash

pops up.

• The monitor displays the

information shown at left.

• After a short time, the monitor

will go off.

• If the card cover is not

securely closed, the power is

not turned on even if the lens

barrier is opened.

• To turn off the power, see

“Turning the Power Off” (p.34).

Standby mode

If the lens barrier is left open and nothing is operated after three

minutes, the camera goes into standby mode. In this energy saving

mode, even if the monitor is illuminated, it will automatically go off. To

resume shooting take one of the following procedures.

• Lightly press the shutter button or zoom lever.

• Close (p.34) and then open the lens barrier.

• Press any button on the arrow pad, the OK button, the menu button or

the monitor button.

In the standby mode, the camera will turn off completely after about 4

hours of not being used. When using new batteries, it may take longer

for the camera to shut down automatically, depending on the type of

batteries being used. To extend battery life, turn the camera off

whenever you do not intend to be taking pictures for a while.

CAUTION

• Never open the card compartment cover, remove the card or batteries, or

disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is in operation as this could

result in damage to the data stored on the card.

Record modeBattery check

Monitor

Slide the lens barrier open.

Checking the Monitor

Is the Card Inserted?

If you forget to insert the card, or if there is any other problem with the

card, the monitor will display a message. Read the message and correct

the problem.

When the “NO CARD” error

message is displayed:

• The card may not be inserted

properly.

• Turn the power off (p.34). Then

remove and re-insert the card.

For other error messages:

• Follow the directions on the

monitor. For details, see “Error

Codes” (p.142).

When the card setup

screen is displayed:

• You have inserted a card which

needs to be formatted. When a

card is formatted, all of the

recorded images on the card are

deleted.

For details, see “To Initialize

(Format) a Card” (p.116, 117).

Learning the Basics

Monitor

Monitor (Card Setup)

CARD SETUP

Checking the Batteries

When the monitor is turned on, it displays the estimated remaining

battery life.

After opening the lens barrier and turning on the power (shooting

mode), the monitor will automatically illuminate, display information, and

then go off after a short time.

lights (and turns off automatically).

The batteries are OK and have enough power to take pictures.

blinks and other indicators on the monitor are displayed

normally.

The batteries are low. It is still possible to take pictures, but the power

may cut off while doing so. Replace the batteries.

The monitor will go out and

the green and orange lamps

next to the viewfinder will

illuminate simultaneously.

The batteries are dead. Replace

the batteries.

To recheck the batteries

Display the shooting menu first (p.72). When the shooting menu is

turned off, the remaining battery life will be displayed.

CAUTION

• Keep spare batteries on hand when taking the camera on long trips, when

using it to record important occasions, and during cold weather.

• If the battery is low, the camera may beep continuously after taking a

picture or turning the power on, and the frame number on the monitor may

blink. If this happens after taking a picture, the camera may not be taking

pictures properly. Replace the batteries before continuing to take pictures.

• Note that depending on the type of batteries being used, the timing of the

display may vary. When using NiMH batteries, will appear

more quickly than when using a lithium battery pack. Depending on the

conditions of use, may appear very early but the camera will still

continue to function normally for a longer time.

Orange lamp

Green lamp

Does the Card Have Enough Room for More Picture

When the power is turned on with the camera in shooting mode, the

monitor displays a remaining picture count. When the monitor display has

gone out, press the monitor button ( ) to turn the monitor back on (p.28).

• If the count drops to 0, the

camera beeps, the green lamp

blinks and the monitor displays

the message “CARD FULL”.

This will repeat every time the

power is turned on (p.142).

• The number of storable

pictures varies depending on

the record mode (p.62, p.87).

Checking the Monitor (continued)

Learning the Basics

1. There is a limit to the number of frames that may be shot when operating the

shutter button a single time (p.62).

2. The maximum movie length may be different from the table above for C-200

ZOOM models sold in the PAL color system regions if movie pictures are shot

with the video cable connected.

Record mode

SmartMedia

capacity

SQ✽

NORMAL SQ-HIGH

HQ SHQ

TIFF✽

Resolution

640×480 1600×1200

8MB

16MB

32MB

64MB

82 32

165 66

132 64

664 265 128 45 11

331 22 5

31 11 2

16 5 1

Record

mode

Size

(no. of pixels)

SmartMedia capacity

8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB

320

240

23 47 96 193

160

120

105 210 424 851

Approximate maximum movie lengths, in seconds

Approximate storable still pictures

✽ The SQ and TIFF modes can be set for different resolutions (p.87).

The number of storable pictures

Checking the Monitor (continued)

HELP

• The number of storable stills and the movie length may vary depending on

the subject being photographed.

• In some cases the number of storable pictures counter may not decrease

every time a picture is taken, nor increase when a frame is erased.

Holding the Camera

Proper camera technique

Hold the camera firmly with both hands, keeping your elbows at your

sides.

When holding the camera vertically, make sure the flash is on top.

Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.

NOTE

• Do not subject the lens to physical shocks.

• Be careful not to press on the flash.

Learning the Basics

Horizontal grip

Incorrect!

Vertical grip

Shooting Technique Depends

on Distance to the Subject

Deciding whether to use the viewfinder or the monitor display when

shooting depends on the distance between you and your subject.

Determine the approximate distance before taking the picture.

For normal and long-range photography

(from approx. 1.5m (59″) to ∞ (infinity)):

We recommend using the viewfinder (p.25).

For close-ups (from 0.8m (31″) to approx. 1.5m (59″)):

Although you can use the viewfinder to take pictures, in some cases it

is better to use the monitor (p.28). See below for details.

For extreme close-ups (0.2m (8″) to 0.8m (31″)):

Use the macro mode and compose the shot with the monitor to take

pictures (

p.55). Although it is possible to take such shots without using

the macro mode, proper exposure and focus may not be achieved.

Characteristics of the viewfinder and the monitor

You can use either the monitor or the viewfinder to determine the

proper shooting range. Consider the following when deciding

whether to use the viewfinder or the monitor for a particular shot:

Viewfinder

Advantage: You can maintain the proper subject composition with less

camera movement.

Disadvantage: Close-up photography causes inconsistencies between

the picture frame as seen in the viewfinder and the actual edge of

the picture (p.50).

Monitor

Advantage: You can check the subject composition more accurately.

Disadvantage: It is more difficult to hold the camera steady, and

battery life is decreased.

Taking Still Pictures

Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder

Half-press

1 Compose the picture inside

the viewfinder.

2 Press the shutter button

halfway down until the green

lamp next to the viewfinder

lights up (half-press).

• The focus and exposure are

automatically set.

When the lamp is flashing, it

indicates that the subject is

out of focus. Press the shutter

button halfway once more to

correct the focus.

• If the surroundings are dark,

the orange lamp next to the

viewfinder may light (p.30).

➜ Go on to “Taking Pictures” on the following page.

Learning the Basics

Viewfinder

AF target

mark

Green lamp

Shutter

button

Orange lamp

Taking Pictures

Full-press

3 Having half-pressed the

shutter button, press it further

all the way down (full-press).

• Press the shutter button

gently. If you press it too hard,

the camera will move and blur

the shot.

• The shot is taken and the

camera beeps.

• When the orange lamp next to

the viewfinder lights, the flash

will fire. Also, the green lamp

next to the viewfinder blinks for

a few moments and then goes

off.

4 When the green lamp goes

off, you can take another

picture.

• If you attempt to take a picture

before the green lamp goes

off, the camera does not beep

but you still cannot take the

picture. Wait for a few seconds

and make sure the green lamp

goes off before taking another

shot.

CAUTION

• Never remove the batteries or card, or disconnect the AC adapter while the

green lamp is blinking. This could damage the pictures you have already

taken, as well as the one currently being written to the card.

Shutter

button

HELP

• The area of the actual picture will be slightly larger than the shot appears

through the viewfinder.

• If you switch the beep function off (p.99), the camera will not beep after

taking a picture. In this case you must watch the green lamp. If the lamp

blinks, the picture was taken successfully.

NOTE

• The green lamp will blink for as few as 2 seconds and as many as 40

seconds, depending on the record mode.

• The time you have to wait and the number of storable pictures vary

depending on the record mode.

Taking Still Pictures (continued)

Learning the Basics

Taking Pictures Using the Monitor

1 With the lens barrier open,

press the monitor button ( ).

• The monitor goes on.

2 Compose the shot using the

monitor.

3 The procedure for taking

pictures is the same as when

using the viewfinder (p.25,

26).

• The memory gauge is

illuminated on the monitor.

• No further pictures can be

taken when the memory

gauge is illuminated to indicate

that the memory is full. Wait for

several seconds until the

memory gauge is off before

continuing to take pictures.

4 To go off the monitor, press

the monitor button.

• To turn the power off, see

“Turning the Power Off” (p.34).

CAUTION

• Never remove the batteries or card, or disconnect the AC adapter while the

memory gauge is on. This could damage the pictures you have already

taken, as well as the one currently being written to the card.

1 4

2 3

Memory gauge

Monitor

Before

shooting

1 picture Cannot

shoot

2 or more

pictures

Taking Still Pictures (continued)

Learning the Basics

HELP

• Pictures taken using the monitor take more time to write to the card than

those taken when using the optical viewfinder.

• A subject taken at an angle may appear grainy on the monitor, but this will

not affect the quality of the actual picture.

• Vertical lines may appear on the monitor when taking pictures in full

sunlight or other brightly-lit areas. These lines will not be visible in the

actual picture and do not indicate a camera malfunction.

NOTE

• Do not push the monitor forcefully.

• The viewfinder is intended to be used to check picture composition. Use

the monitor for checking focus and exposure. For best results, transfer

image files to a computer to confirm exactly what final pictures will look like

(p.42, p.120).

Using the Flash to Shoot in Dim Light

If lighting conditions are dim enough to require a flash, the orange and

green lamps next to the viewfinder will light when the shutter button is

pressed halfway down.

Pressing the shutter at this time will cause the picture to be taken with

the flash.

If the orange lamp is

blinking

If the orange lamp is blinking, it

means that the flash is charging.

Wait a few seconds for the flash

to charge, then confirm that the

orange lamp has gone out

before continuing to take

pictures.

Flash working range

The flash working range changes according to how the zoom lever is

adjusted.

Wide-angle mode: Approx. 0.2m (8″)~ 4.0m (13ft)

Telephoto mode: Approx. 0.2m (8″)~ 2.6m (8.5ft)

* For ranges between 0.2 and 0.8 meters (8″ and 31″), use the macro

function (p.55).

Taking Still Pictures (continued)

Green lamp

Orange lampViewfinder

Learning the Basics

Enlarging Your Shots

(Optical Zoom)

Use telephoto (T) to zoom in on a subject so it appears larger.

Use wide angle (W) to capture a wider area.

Push the zoom lever toward W

(Wide angle) to shoot wide-angle

shots.

Pull the zoom lever toward T

(Telephoto) to zoom in.

When using the monitor

When the zoom lever is activated, the zoom status will be displayed on

the zoom bar. The zoom bar will disappear when the zoom lever is no

longer being used.

NOTE

• Turning on the digital zoom function allows you to take pictures with up to

9x zooming (p.80).

Viewfinder

Monitor

Zoom status

Zoom bar

Playing Back Your Still Pictures

You can play back any of the pictures you have taken.

1 With the camera in shooting

mode (the lens barrier open),

quickly press the monitor

button ( ) twice.

• The camera switches to

playback mode and the

monitor displays the most

recent picture taken.

• If no pictures have been

recorded on the card, the

monitor will show “NO

PICTURE”.

2 Check other images recorded

by rapidly pressing the arrow

pad.

 : Displays the previous image.

 : Displays the next image.

 : Displays the 10th image

back.

 : Displays the 10th image

ahead.

3 Press the monitor button.

• The monitor goes off, the

camera returns to shooting

mode and is ready to take

more pictures.

Taking a picture while

playing back previous

images

You can take a picture even while

playing back previous images on

the monitor. To do this, look through

the viewfinder and full-press the

shutter button (p.25, 26). The image

will be recorded immediately.

Shutter button

1 3

Learning the Basics

HELP

• Pressing the buttons on the arrow pad for 1 second or more causes

different functions to activate (p. 44, 45).

Turning the Power Off

1 Close the lens barrier halfway.

• Just before the lens barrier

comes in contact with the lens,

it will make a click that you can

feel with your fingers.

• Do not push the lens barrier

against the lens.

• The lens will recess into the

camera.

2 Wait until the lens fully

retracts, then close the lens

barrier the rest of the way.

• The power is turned off.

• Close the lens barrier firmly

until a clicking sound is heard.

If the lens barrier is not

securely closed the flash is not

able to be closed.

3 Close the flash.

CAUTION

• Do not press firmly on the lens when closing the lens barrier. It could cause

scratches or damage.

NOTE

• The pictures you have taken are stored on the SmartMedia card. Stored

images will not be lost when the power is turned off or when the batteries

are replaced.

Playing Images Back

The previous chapter explained how to take still

pictures and check them immediately. Chapter

3 explains how to check all of the pictures you

have taken together once you are finished

shooting, as well functions like connecting the

camera to your television set for convenient

playback.

Once you’ve taken a few shots with the camera

according to the instructions in Chapter 2, read

the following section “Getting Started”, then

refer to the appropriate pages to start learning

about the playback functions you want to use.

Getting Started

Turning the Power On in Playback Mode

1 Make sure the lens barrier is

closed.

2 Press the monitor button ( ).

• The camera turns on in

playback mode and the

monitor displays the last image

taken.

• “NO PICTURE” is displayed on

the monitor if no pictures have

been taken.

Any problems with the card

are indicated on the monitor

(p.19).

• The battery check mark blinks

when the batteries are running

low (p.20).

If the camera is left untouched for three minutes when using the

batteries, it automatically turns off. It is strongly recommended, however,

that you switch power off promptly when you are finished using the

camera.

When using new batteries, it may take longer for the camera to shut

down automatically depending on the type of batteries being used.

CAUTION

• Never open the card cover, remove the batteries or card, or disconnect the

AC adapter while the camera is in operation as this could result in damage

to the data stored on the card. When changing cards, be sure to turn the

power off before opening the card cover.

• Do not press on the monitor as this could leave a mark on the screen,

interfere with image display, or even crack the monitor.

HELP

• After turning the power on, the monitor may flash and display an image

after 0.5 to 2 seconds. This is not a malfunction.

Playing Images Back

Turning the Power Off in Playback Mode

1 Press the monitor button ( ).

• The monitor display shuts

down and the power turns off.

Displaying Images Frame by

Frame

To display one frame at a time on the monitor, follow the same steps

described in “Playing Back Your Still Pictures” in Chapter 2 (p.32).

1 Press the monitor button ( )

with the lens barrier closed.

• The power turns on in

playback mode and the

monitor displays the last image

taken.

2 Check the images.

• The information for the picture

being played back is displayed

on the monitor.

• Which pieces of information

are shown depends on the

camera’s settings and the type

of image.

• All except the protect mark will

go off after about 3 seconds.

3 Check other images recorded

by rapidly pressing the arrow

pad.

: Displays the previous image.

: Displays the next image.

: Displays the 10th image back.

: Displays the 10th image ahead.

HELP

• Pressing the buttons on the arrow pad for 1 second or more causes

different functions to activate (p. 44, 45).

1600x1200

ISO100

FILE:100

0123

2001

124

Resolution

Record mode

Protect

Movie

Battery check

Print reserve

White balance

ISO sensitivity

File number

Date

Frame number

Monitor (With image

information display on (p.113))

Playing Images Back

Displaying All Frames

(Index-Display Setting)

Multiple images can be displayed on the monitor at once, useful when

search through stored images for a specific picture.

1 With the lens barrier closed,

push the monitor button ( ).

• The power turns on in

playback mode and the

monitor displays the last image

taken.

2 Push the zoom lever toward

(Wide angle).

• Several frames are displayed,

including the currently-

selected picture.

• To select the number of

frames to be displayed (p.118).

3 In the index-display setting,

rapidly press the arrow pad to

display the next set of frames.

: The monitor displays the

previous set of frames

starting with the frame

immediately preceding the

one appearing in the upper

left corner.

: The monitor displays the

following set of frames

starting with the frame

immediately after the one

appearing in the lower right

corner.

3 4

2 5

120 121 122

123 124 125

126 127 128

Monitor

4 Press the arrow pad to select

a frame displayed on-screen.

: To select the frame to the

left.

: To select the frame to the

right.

5 Pull the zoom lever toward

(Telephoto).

• The monitor displays the full-

sized version of the selected

image (p.38).

• To display the images again in

the index-display setting,

repeat from step 2.

HELP

• Pressing the buttons on the arrow pad for 1 second or more causes

different functions to activate (p. 44, 45).

Displaying All Frames (continued)

3 4

2 5

Playing Images Back

Checking the Focus by

Enlarging a Selected Picture

(Displaying Close-ups)

This function enlarges a selected image.

However, if the image is marked with the movie mark ( ), it cannot be

enlarged for display.

1 With the lens barrier closed,

press the monitor button ( ).

• The camera turns on in

playback mode. The monitor

displays the last image taken.

2 Select the picture that you

want to display by pressing

the arrow pad (p.38~40).

3 Pull the zoom lever toward

(Telephoto).

• Each time you pull the zoom

lever toward (Telephoto)

the image enlarges as follows:

1x  1.5x  2x  2.5x  3x

4 Press the arrow pad in one of

the four directions to select

the area you want to enlarge.

• The playback frame area

moves left, right, up and down

in the desired direction.

5 Push the zoom lever toward

(Wide angle).

• The selected image returns to

its original size.

• To display a different image,

return the enlargement scale

to the original size.

2 4

5 3

x1.5

Monitor

Connecting to a Television Set

Images stored on the camera can be displayed on a larger screen by

connecting the camera to a television using the included video cable.

1 Before connecting, make sure

the camera and television

power are off, and that the

camera lens barrier is closed.

2 Connect the video cable by

inserting one end into the

video OUT jack on the camera

and the other end into the

video IN jack on the

television.

3 Turn on the television, and set

to “video input.”

• Refer to your television

instructions manual for further

information.

4 Press the monitor button ( )

on the camera.

• Power turns on in playback

mode, and the last image

taken is displayed on the

television screen.

5 Select the image that you

want to display by pressing

the arrow pad (p.38~40).

HELP

• The camera monitor does not illuminate when the video cable is connected.

• Depending on how your television is adjusted, the picture may appear off-

center on the television screen.

• Your television may produce a black frame around the picture, which may

be undesirable as it also appears if the image is printed using a

conventional video printer.

• Refer to your TV/VCR instruction manual for information about displaying

video images.

• Images shown on screen can be saved to a videotape.

NOTE

• When performing this function, we recommend you use the AC adapter

(sold separately) as the power source for the camera.

• Pictures that have been taken with the camera held vertically can be

rotated for easier viewing (p.112).

Playing Images Back

To Avoid Accidentally Erasing

Pictures You Want to Keep

(Image Protection)

Use the protection feature to safeguard images you want to keep.

Protected pictures will not be erased by One-Frame Erase (p.45) or by

All Frames Erase (p.115).

The protection setting remains even after the power is turned off.

1 With the lens barrier closed,

press the monitor button ( ).

• The camera turns on in

playback mode. The monitor

displays the last image taken.

2 Select the picture that you

want to protect by pressing

the arrow pad.

• You may also use the

protection feature during one-

frame display (p.38) and in the

index-display setting (p.39, 40).

3 Press  ( ) on the arrow

pad for at least 1 second.

• Protection is engaged for the

selected picture, and the protect

mark appears in the upper right

corner of the picture.

To cancel the image

protection

Press  on the arrow pad for at

least 1 second again, in step 3.

The mark on the monitor

disappears.

CAUTION

• Protected pictures are erased when the card is reformatted with the card

format function.

HELP

• Protection does not work when a write-protect seal is affixed to the card.

2 3

Monitor

Write-protect mark

Playing Images Back

One-Frame Erase

Erasing unneeded pictures frees storage space for further picture-

taking. Storage space increases by an amount equivalent to that taken

by the pictures that have been erased.

One-frame erase cannot be used when a picture is protected, or a write-

protect seal is on the card. To erase these pictures, you must cancel the

protection feature or remove the write-protect seal from the card (The write-

protect seal may not be reused after it has been removed from the card).

1 With the lens barrier closed,

press the monitor button

().

• The camera turns on in

playback mode. The most

recent frame is displayed on

the monitor.

2 Select the picture you want to

erase by pressing the arrow

pad.

• You may also use one-frame

erase in either one-frame

display (p.38) or in the index-

display setting (p.39, 40).

3 Press  ( ) on the arrow

pad for at least 1 second.

• The one-frame erase screen is

displayed.

• To cancel one-frame erase,

press .

4 Select “YES” by pressing  or

, then press the OK button.

• The camera beeps once and

erases the picture.

To erase all pictures

You may also erase all pictures stored on the card at once (p.115).

2 3

YES

CANCEL

Monitor

One-Frame Erase (continued)

CAUTION

• Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or

disconnect the AC adapter while erasing pictures. Doing so may destroy

the image data on the card.

HELP

• It may take longer to erase when the “print reserve” function (p.109) has

been activated on the card.

• The number of storable pictures may not increase even after you erase one

image from the card.

Possible Printing Methods

Images stored on SmartMedia cards can be printed in the following ways.

Using DPOF-Compatible Printers or Photo Labs

Setting a print order for images you want printed will allow these images

to be printed, without needing to specify them, when the SmartMedia

card is inserted into a DPOF-compatible printer or taken to a DPOF-

equipped photo printing lab. However, it is not possible to set an order

for the number of prints to be made.

See Chapter 6, “Printing Using DPOF-Compatible Printers or Photo

Labs”, for more details (p.109).

About Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)

Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is a digital camera function that

records automatic printing information with digital images. It allows

you to record printing information – such as which images to print

and whether to include time and date information – on SmartMedia

cards containing digital images. The images can then be easily

printed by photo labs offering DPOF services or on DPOF-compatible

home printers.

Using Dedicated Printers (Sold Separately)

The P-400, P-200 and P-330N(E) Olympus printers are designed

specifically for Olympus digital cameras. Just load the card into the

printer, then use the printer’s buttons to select and manage printing.

Refer to the individual printer’s user’s manual for more detailed

information.

Using Personal Computer Printers

Images can be printed by transferring them to a personal computer and

using the computer’s image printing software to print them on

connected printers.

See Chapter 7 for details about ways to print images using personal

computer printers.

Please consult the user manuals for the specific personal computer and

printer you are using.

Playing Images Back

CAUTION

• The P-400/P-330N(E)/P-330 cannot be connected to the camera’s USB

connector.

• While it is possible to print from the camera through the video OUT jack,

printer performance will be suboptimal.

HELP

• This camera cannot change automatic print information recorded by other

DPOF-compatible devices. Please change the automatic print information

with the DPOF-compatible device that recorded the information.

• Automatic print information recorded on SmartMedia cards by other DPOF-

compatible devices may be cancelled if new print orders are recorded onto

the card using this camera.

• Some printers and photo labs may not be able to include date and time

information on prints.

Possible Printing Methods (continued)

Taking Better Pictures

The arrow pad allows easy setting of focus,

flash type, and a number of other convenient

functions. This chapter explains functions that

will be useful to remember in helping you to

take better pictures. Once you’ve taken a few

pictures and familiarized yourself with the

contents of Chapter 2, browse the following

sections to find more information that will help

you master the camera’s various features and

functions.

Points to Remember

Viewfinder Discrepancies Depending on Distance

The image as seen through the viewfinder does not always match up

with the final picture depending on the distance between the subject

and the camera.

When shooting subjects 1.5m (59″) to ∞, the viewfinder picture frame

shows the area that can be shot. However, the picture area will move

lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject. Zooming in

(pulling the zoom lever towards T) makes this discrepancy even larger.

When shooting close-ups, you can determine the exact picture area by

viewing the monitor. However, it is more difficult to hold the camera

steady using the monitor, which may result in blurry images. The

batteries will also drain more quickly.

NOTE

• Use the macro function when shooting particularly close objects (from

around 20 to 80cm) (p.55).

Subjects Difficult to Get in Focus

In most cases you need not worry about focusing a shot, as the

autofocus feature takes care of most situations.

However, focusing is more difficult under conditions 1 to 3 listed on the

next page. In such cases, the green lamp next to the viewfinder will

blink to indicate the shot is out of focus. Additionally, in conditions 4 and

5, a picture may still be out of focus even though the green lamp lights

up to indicate that the subject is focused correctly. Under condition 6, it

will be the background, not the subject, that is in focus.

Viewfinder

Picture frame

Close-up working

range

Taking Better Pictures

In these situations, first focus your camera on an object that is the same

distance from the camera as your subject, then aim back at the subject

to take the picture (focus lock: p.52). Alternatively, set the focus on ∞

(quick focus: p.53) before taking the shot.

When setting up shots that do not contain vertical lines like as shown in

3, first hold the camera vertically and lock the focus on the subject.

Then shift the camera back to the horizontal position and take the

picture.

1 Subjects with low contrast 4 Subjects of varying distances

2 Subjects that appear

excessively bright in the center

3 Subjects with no vertical lines 6 Subjects not within the AF

target mark

5 Fast-moving subjects

AF target mark

When Not Able to Focus on a

Subject While Shooting

Determine the Position of the Subject After Focusing

Focus Lock

If your main subject is not centered inside the AF target mark, use the

focus lock feature explained below:

1 Open the lens barrier.

• The camera turns on in

shooting mode.

2 Look through the viewfinder

and position the AF target

mark on the subject you wish

to focus on.

3 Half-press the shutter button

so the green lamp next to the

viewfinder lights up.

• The subject is now in focus

and exposure is set.

4 Keep the shutter button half-

pressed while you reposition

your subject(s) within the

picture frame. Then full-press

the shutter button.

CAUTION

• If the flash is pressed down while taking a picture, it does not fire and could

cause the image to be dark.

Viewfinder

AF target mark

Half-press

Full-press

Shutter

button

Taking Better Pictures

Fixing a Far-Distance Focus

Quick Focus

The lens can be set for far-distance focus (∞). Use this function when it

is difficult to focus on a subject in the background.

1 Open the lens barrier.

• The camera turns on in

shooting mode.

2 Press  on the arrow pad.

• The monitor will illuminate.

3 Press  on the arrow pad

repeatedly until the ∞ mark is

displayed on the monitor.

4 Take the picture.

• Quick focus is automatically

cancelled after the picture is

taken.

2 3 4

Monitor

0.85m

(2.8ft)

1.3m

(4.3ft)

1.8m

(5.9ft)

6.7m

(22ft)

(13ft)

Quick focus working range

Beyond flash working range

∞ mark

When Not Able to Focus on a Subject While Shooting (continued)

To cancel quick focus

Press  on the arrow pad several times until the ∞ mark or macro mark

( ) disappears.

Quick focus can also be cancelled simply by turning

the camera off

To retain the quick focus even after the power is turned off, set the clear

settings function in the shooting menu to OFF (p.98).

However, even when the clear settings function is set to “OFF”, quick

focus will be cancelled when a picture is taken.

Taking Better Pictures

Taking Close-up Pictures

(Macro Mode)

Use the macro function to shoot subjects at very close distances.When

using the macro function, maintain a distance of about 20 and 80cm (8″

and 31″). Pictures taken outside this range are likely to be out of focus

or poorly exposed.

Minimum distance: approximately 20cm (8″)

Telephoto: If you wish to further enlarge the image, push the zoom

lever toward T (telephoto).

Monitor is filled by a 8cm (3″) × 6cm (2″) subject.

Wide-angle:If you wish to make the image smaller, push the zoom lever

toward W (wide).

Monitor is filled by a 17cm (6″) × 22cm (8″) subject.

1 Open the lens barrier.

• The camera turns on in

shooting mode.

2 Press the monitor button ( ).

• The monitor will illuminate.

3 Press  ( ) on the arrow

pad.

4 Press  on the arrow pad

repeatedly until the macro

mark is displayed on the

monitor.

5 Confirm the position of the

subject with the monitor and

shoot.

3 4 5

Monitor

Macro mark

Taking Close-up Pictures (continued)

To cancel the macro mode

Press  on the arrow pad several times until the macro mark or ∞ mark

disappears.

The macro mode can also be cancelled simply by

turning the camera off

To make the camera retain the macro mode even after the power is

turned off, set the clear settings function in the shooting menu to OFF

(p.98).

HELP

• Dark shadows may appear when using the flash.

NOTE

• In macro mode, the picture area will not be entirely visible within the frame

of the viewfinder (p.50). Be sure to use the monitor (instead of the

viewfinder) to confirm the picture area before shooting (p.28).

• After taking a picture, check the photographed image by displaying it on the

monitor or such.

Taking Sequential Shots

Using the sequence function, the camera will continue taking a series of

up to 45 still shots (When the record mode is set to SQ) for as long as

the shutter button remains pressed.

This function is useful for shooting fast-moving objects, since among the

many shots there are likely to be some that show the subject or action

as you wish.

1 Open the lens barrier.

• The camera turns on in

shooting mode.

2 Press  on the arrow pad.

• The monitor will illuminate and

the sequence mark will be

displayed.

• When the sequence mark is

not displayed, press  button

repeatedly until it is displayed.

3 Position the subject in the

picture frame, then press the

shutter button and continue

to hold it down.

• The camera will begin

sequential shooting.

• The flash will not activate.

4 Release the shutter button.

• The camera will stop

sequential shooting.

• When the record mode is set

to SQ, a maximum of 45

pictures can be taken

sequentially.

• When 45 pictures are shot, or

the remaining picture count

reaches 0, sequential shooting

automatically stops.

Taking Better Pictures

Up to 45 pictures

Monitor

Sequence mark

2 3 4

Taking Sequential Shots (continued)

To cancel sequential shooting

To cancel sequential shooting, press  on the arrow pad several times

until the sequence mark, selftimer mark ( ), and movie mark ( )

disappear.

Sequential shooting can also be cancelled simply by

turning the camera off

To make the camera retain sequential shooting even after the power is

turned off, set the clear settings function in the shooting menu to OFF

(p.98).

Record modes for sequential shooting

The record mode may be changed when using the sequence function.

If the record mode is TIFF, it automatically switches to HQ when the

sequence function is being used. The record mode will return to the

previous setting when the camera is switched back to the previous

shooting mode setting.

However, if the record mode is manually changed while sequential

shooting is in progress, it will remain in that mode even when the camera

is switched back to the previous shooting mode setting (p.87).

CAUTION

• To avoid losing image data, never open the card cover, remove the card,

remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while the green lamp is

blinking.

HELP

• The number of sequential pictures that can be taken varies depending on

the record mode and the number of storable pictures on the card.

• To avoid the effects of hand-shaking, shutter speed is limited to a maximum

slowest speed of 1/30 of a second. For this reason, darker subjects may

appear in the resulting pictures looking darker than they actually are.

• The camera takes a short while after pictures have been taken to record

the image data onto the SmartMedia card (the green lamp will blink).

Taking Better Pictures

Using the Selftimer

For when the photographer wants to be in the picture.

Using a tripod is highly recommended.

1 Secure the camera on the

tripod.

2 Open the lens barrier.

• The camera turns on in

shooting mode.

3 Press  ( ) on the arrow

pad.

• The monitor will illuminate.

4 Press  on the arrow pad

repeatedly until the selftimer

mark is displayed on the

monitor.

5 Set up your shot, then

full-press the shutter button.

• The selftimer lamp lights up for

ten seconds, then blinks for

two seconds before the picture

is taken.

• The selftimer automatically

goes off after the picture is

taken.

To cancel the selftimer

To cancel the selftimer function

after step 3, press  on the arrow

pad so that the selftimer mark

disappears. Or, the selftimer can

also be cancelled simply by turning

the camera off.

While the selftimer lamp is

illuminated, it can be canceled by

pressing the OK button.

3 4 5

Selftimer lamp

Monitor

Selftimer mark

Taking Movie Pictures

In addition to still pictures, this camera has the ability to take movie (15

frames/sec.). Take advantage of this feature to capture your subjects in

motion.

1 Open the lens barrier.

• The camera turns on in

shooting mode.

2 Press  on the arrow pad.

• The monitor will illuminate.

3 Press  on the arrow pad

repeatedly until the

(movie) mark is

displayed on the monitor.

• The subject is displayed on

the monitor.

• Also, the no flash mark ( )

appears on the monitor (p.67).

4 Position the subject in the

picture frame, then press the

shutter button all the way

down.

• The bottom of the memory

gauge on the monitor will

illuminate and the remaining

second count will begin

decreasing.

• The flash will not activate.

2 3 4 5

Monitor

(When the movie shooting

automatically stops)

Remaining

second count

Memory gauge

Movie mark

No flash

mark

Memory gauge

The gauge level rises as you

continue to shoot. If you

continue shooting for the

maximum continuous movie

length (see chart on the next

page), the level reaches the top

and the camera stops shooting.

Remaining second count

Indicates the time remaining

before the camera must stop

shooting. Shooting stops

automatically if the count drops

to 0.

5 Full-press the shutter button

again.

• The camera will stop movie

shooting and the green lamp

beside the viewfinder will blink.

• Shooting can continue when

the green lamp beside the

viewfinder goes out.

You can check a movie picture

you have shot by playing it back

on the monitor (p.107).

Taking Better Pictures

Green lamp

Viewfinder

Movie picture record mode

For movie pictures, there are two modes with different image sizes and

resolutions.

Movie picture record modes are set with the still picture record mode

settings. To change them, first cancel “movie pictures” and enter the still

picture record mode to set the desired resolution (p.87).

Movie shooting will be canceled when the power is

turned off (C-200 ZOOM only)

The continueus movie length may be different for C-200 ZOOM models

sold in the PAL color system regions if movie pictures are shot with the

video cable connected.

Items

on Menu

Record

Mode

Size

(no. of pixels)

Continuous Movie

length

TIFF

SHQ

320 × 240

160 × 120

approx. 16 sec.

approx. 70 sec.SQ

* The total length of movies that can be stored on a card varies according to

the still-image record mode, as shown in the chart on page 21.

To cancel movie shooting

To cancel movie shooting, press  on the arrow pad several times until

the movie mark, sequence mark ( ), and selftimer mark ( )

disappear.

Movie shooting will be canceled when the power is

turned off

To make the camera retain movie shooting even after the power is

turned off, set the clear settings function in the shooting menu to OFF

(p.98).

HELP

• Movie picture quality may be grainier than still shots.

• The scope of the shot may actually be slightly narrower than it appears in

the initial composition.

• A strip of light may appear at the top and bottom of the monitor. This does

not indicate a malfunction.

• You can adjust the zoom while shooting but zooming will be slower.

CAUTION

• To prevent destroying the image data, never open the card cover, remove

the card, remove the batteries, or disconnect the AC adapter while the

green lamp is blinking.

Taking Movie Pictures (continued)

Taking Better Pictures

Using the Flash

Switching Between Flash Modes

Select the appropriate flash mode according to the shooting conditions.

Note that the flash will not operate when shooting sequential shots

(p.57), shooting movie pictures (p.60) and taking panoramic shots (p.82).

Also, the working range of the flash changes when you operate the

zoom lever (p.30).

The camera is automatically set to auto-flash mode when the power is

turned on. Changing the flash mode to other settings will cause the

flash mode mark to be displayed on the monitor.

1 Open the lens barrier.

• The camera turns on in

shooting mode.

2 Press  ( ) on the arrow

pad.

• The monitor will illuminate and

one of the flash mode marks

shown in the table below will

be displayed.

• Each time you press  the

flash mode will change to the

next mode shown in the table

below.

3 Press  on the arrow pad

several times until the symbol

for the flash mode you want

to use is displayed on the

monitor.

See the table on the following page

for a description of the various

possible flash modes.

2 3

Monitor

Flash mode mark

(Displayed except

auto-flash mode)

The flash function will automatically return to

auto-flash mode when the power is turned off.

To make the camera retain the selected flash mode even after the

power is turned off, set the clear settings function in the shooting menu

to OFF (p.98).

HELP

• If the orange lamp next to the viewfinder is blinking, it means that the flash

is being recharged and it is not possible to shoot. Take your finger off the

shutter button and wait for the orange lamp to go out before shooting

again.

• When using the flash in macro mode (p.55), a portion of the picture may be

cropped, the contrast may be too extreme. After shooting, be sure to check

such pictures on the monitor.

CAUTION

• If the flash is pressed down while taking a picture, it does not fire and could

cause the image to be dark.

Taking Better Pictures

Flash mode Function/purpose:

Auto-flash

(no Mark)

Red-eye reduction

Fill-in flash

Night scenes

Night scenes + Red-eye

reduction

Automatically fires in lowlight and backlit

conditions (p.66).

Significantly reduces the red-eye phenomenon

(i.e. when the flash causes a subject’s eyes to

appear red in the picture) (p.66).

Fires regardless of available light (p.67).

Taking photos at night using the flash and

slow shutter speeds (p.68).

Taking photos of people at night using flash

and slow shutter speeds (p.68).

No flash

Flash does not fire regardless of the lighting

conditions. Good for taking photos where flash

is prohibited (p.67).

➔

Auto-Flash

In auto-flash mode, the flash will automatically fire in lowlight and backlit

conditions.

To fire the flash in a backlit shot, position the subject inside the AF

target mark.

Red-eye Reduction

When shooting people, eyes may appear red. Use the red-eye

reduction flash mode to compensate for this phenomenon.

In the red-eye reduction flash mode, the camera will emit a series of rapid

pre-flashes before the actual flash fires. This makes the subject’s pupils

contract, significantly reducing the red-eye effect. Be sure to hold the camera

firmly until the shutter releases, which takes approximately one second.

Red-eye reduction performance may be limited when:

• The subject is not looking directly at the flash.

• The subject does not watch the pre-flashes.

• The subject is too far from the camera.

• The subject’s eyes do not respond to the pre-flashes due to individual

characteristics.

AF target mark

Viewfinder

Monitor

Red-eye reduction flash markEyes appear red.

Fill-in Flash

Using the fill-in flash mode, the flash fires regardless of available light.

This feature can be used to light up a subject’s face, when shaded by a

tree for example, or to correct uneven lighting conditions caused by

backlighting, fluorescent lighting, etc. This mode may not have the

desired effect in excessively bright light.

No Flash

Use this mode in situations where flash photography is prohibited, such

as art museums and live stage performances, or when taking pictures

in twilight or of night scenes.

The shutter speed automatically slows down to 1/2 second in low-light

situations. The use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurriness

caused by camera movement.

Using the Flash (continued)

Taking Better Pictures

Monitor

Fill-in flash mark

Forces the flash to fire on every shot.

No flash mark

Monitor

Night Scenes

For taking pictures at night, using flash and slow shutter speeds.

This setting fires the flash to expose the foreground while the shutter

stays open to expose the details in the background.

Night Scenes + Red-eye Reduction

The combination of these two modes works best for taking pictures of

people at night.

The night scene flash and red-eye reduction flash (p.66) both operate at

the same time.

The shutter speed automatically slows down to 1/2 second in low-light

conditions. The use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurriness

caused by camera movement.

The flash will fire automatically when necessary.

Using the Flash (continued)

Monitor

Night scene flash mark

Monitor

Night scene flash mark

Red-eye reduction flash mark

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Advanced Shooting Techniques

Useful shooting functions are all made

available within the shooting menu.

After you’ve familiarized yourself with the use of

the shooting menu, consult the following pages

describing each of the various functions.

Use of the Shooting Menu

Functions of the Shooting Menu

The shooting menu allows you to adjust image qualities, change the

record mode, and use the various picture-taking functions.

The functions contained in the shooting menu are divided into 4 groups.

See “Using the Shooting Menu” (p.72) for information on how to

operate the shooting menu.

Spot metering mode

Exposure is measured at only the center of

the subject.

Exposure compensation

Adjusting image brightness.

ISO

ISO sensitivity

By setting the ISO sensitivity, you can

adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light.

DIGITAL ZOOM

Digital zoom

Allows up to 9x zoom shooting.

White balance

Canceling automatic color balance

adjustment, and adjusting the setting to

suit daylight, overcast, incandescent or

fluorescent lighting conditions.

Record mode

Selecting picture size and image

resolution, as well as increasing or

decreasing the number of storable pictures.

Sharpness

Sharpens the distinctness and strength of

the contours of the subject.

Contrast

Allows a harder contrast (more distinction

between lighter and darker areas) for

pictures to be selected.

CARD SETUP

Card setup

Formats (initializes) SmartMedia cards.

Used only when necessary.

REC VIEW

Rec view

Displays the picture just taken even while it

is still being written to the SmartMedia card.

File naming

FILE

Selecting how files are named.

Clear settings

Retaining all settings in memory even after

the power is turned off.

Beep sound

Setting the camera warning beep sound on

or off.

Date & time

Allows the date and time to be set.

Monitor adjustment

Allows the brightness of the monitor to be

adjusted.

PANORAMA

Panorama shooting

Allows panoramic shots to be taken.

116

100

CAM

(Shooting)

PIC

(Image)

CARD

(Card)

SET

(Settings)

➞

Group Item Purpose

Page

Advanced Shooting Techniques

Settings retained after power is turned off

After the power is turned off, some user settings will be retained in the

camera’s memory, but others will return to their factory defaults.

The chart below shows the available settings from this menu:

* The default settings are indicated in parentheses.

The icons in the “Memory” column are designated as follows:

: The setting remains until it is changed.

: Turning the power off normally returns the camera’s settings to their

default values. To allow the settings for a particular setting group to be

maintained even when the camera is turned off, set the clear settings

function for that group to OFF (p.98). However, removing the power

supply from the camera will return the settings to their default values

even if the clear settings function is set to OFF.

CAUTION

• If the batteries are removed and left out of the camera, or if the batteries

run down, the settings will return to their defaults.

ItemGroup

Memory





Possible Settings

(AUTO) 100 200 400

(OFF) ON

(AUTO)

TIFF SHQ (HQ) SQ

HARD (NORMAL) SOFT

HIGH (NORMAL) LOW

(OFF) ON

(NAME RESET) AUTO FILE

(RESET) HOLD

(ON) OFF

(January 1 2001 00:00)

(Set to the midpoint of the adjustment bar)

+2.0 +1.5 +1.0 +0.5 (0) –0.5 –1.0 –1.5 –2.0

Spot metering

Exposure

compensation

ISO sensitivity

Digital zoom

White balance

Record mode

Sharpness

Contrast

Rec view

File naming

Clear settings

Beep sound

Date & time

Monitor

adjustment

Shooting

Image

Settings

(ESP) SPOT

Using the Shooting Menu

1 Slide the lens barrier open

until it clicks.

• This turns power on in

shooting mode.

2 Press the menu button ( ).

• The shooting menu will be

displayed on the monitor.

3 Press  or  on the arrow pad

to change the settings group

(Shooting/Image/Card/Settings).

• The selected item is

highlighted in green.

(In the example at left, “Image”

group is selected.)

• The current setting for each

item is indicated in [ ] to the

right of each item name.

4 Press  on the arrow pad.

• One of the items is highlighted

in green.

5 Press  or  on the arrow pad

to move to the desired item.

• The selected item is

highlighted in green.

(In the example at left, “ ”

(Sharpness) is selected.)

6 Press  on the arrow pad.

• The possible settings for that

item are displayed.

3 4 5 6 7

2 8 9

CAM

PIC

CARD

SET

[

]

[

NORMAL

]

[

NORMAL

]

[

AUTO

]

SETEXIT OK

WBPIC

[

AUTO

]

[

]

[

NORMAL

]

[

NORMAL

]

SETCANCEL

Group

Items for selection

7 Press  or  on the arrow

pad to highlight the desired

setting.

• The selected item is

highlighted in green.

(The example at left shows

Sharpness set to “HARD”.)

8 Press the OK button.

• The setting is changed and

the menu returns to the first

screen.

9 Confirm that the new setting

is the one you wanted, then

press the OK button twice.

• The new setting is retained in

the memory and the menu

goes off.

To cancel a setting change

Press  on the arrow pad instead of the OK button in step 8.

Temporarily changing a setting to shoot pictures

To change the setting temporarily while shooting, follow the procedure

below.

1 Follow steps 1 through 7.

2 Take the picture with the

setting displayed in the menu.

• The picture is taken with the

setting currently selected in

the menu.

3 Press  on the arrow pad

twice, then press the OK

button.

• The changed setting returns to

the default setting and the

shooting menu turns off.

Advanced Shooting Techniques

HARD

NORMAL

SOFT

CANCEL SET

WBPIC

[

AUTO

]

[

]

[

]

[

NORMAL

]

HARD

SETCANCEL

Spot Metering (Placing Exposure Priority

on the Center of the Subject)

If a shot is backlit, ordinary photometric settings (digital ESP metering)

will make the subject appear too dark. To compensate for this, switch

the camera over to the spot metering mode in the shooting menu. This

feature is used to obtain the right exposure regardless of backlighting.

For operating instructions see “Using the Shooting Menu” (p.72).

PANORAMA

DIGITAL ZOOM

ISO

CAM

[

AUTO

]

[

ESP

]

[

0.0

]

[

OFF

]

SETCANCEL

Press  to highlight “ ”. The

setting screen will be

displayed.

Monitor

Switching to spot metering

makes the spot metering

mark appear.

ESP

SPOT

CANCEL SET

ESP (Digital ESP metering):

This is the default setting when the

power is turned on.

Exposure will be calculated based on

an average of the light available in

the image area. However, the

calculation will be biased to the

center of the image area.

SPOT (Spot metering):

Adjust the light metering at the center

only. The center will yield the best

exposure results in this mode.

Settings:

Shooting Group Menu Items:

Shooting in the spot metering mode

1 Look through the viewfinder

and position your subject in

the center of the AF target

mark.

2 Half-press the shutter button

so the green lamp next to the

viewfinder lights up.

• This sets both the focus and

the exposure.

3 If you would like to make any

changes within the

composition, keep the shutter

button half-pressed and

recompose the shot. When

satisfied, full-press the

shutter button to take the

picture.

Settings return to the default when the power is turned off.

When the power is turned off the camera will return to the ESP mode.

To make the camera retain its settings even after the power is turned

off, set the clear settings function in the settings group to OFF (p.98).

Advanced Shooting Techniques

Viewfinder

Correcting Image Brightness

(Exposure Compensation)

Exposure is adjusted automatically whenever a picture is taken. The

camera can, however, be set for shorter or longer exposure in five

increments from –2.0 to +2.0 (increased/decreased by 0.5).

If automatic exposure is used, subjects containing a lot of white will

appear darker, while subjects containing a lot of black will appear

lighter. Adjusting the exposure up (+) for white subjects or down (–) for

black subjects will make them appear lighter or darker, respectively, in

the resulting picture.

For operating instructions see “Using the Shooting Menu” (p.72).

PANORAMA

DIGITAL ZOOM

ISO

CAM

[

AUTO

]

[

ESP

]

[

0.0

]

[

OFF

]

SETCANCEL

Press  to highlight “ ”.

The setting screen will be

displayed.

CANCEL SET

When the background

and surroundings are

bright but the subject

is dark.

↑

±0:

The preset value

when the power is

turned on.

↓

When the background

and surroundings are

dark and the subject

is bright, but the

details of the subject

are indistinct.

+2.0

±0

–2.0

Settings:

Shooting Group Menu Items:

+2.0

+1.5

+1.0

+0.5

–0.5

–1.0

–1.5

–2.0

Advanced Shooting Techniques

Settings return to the default when the power is turned off.

When the power is turned off, exposure compensation returns to ±0.

To make the camera retain its settings even after the power is turned

off, set the clear settings function in the settings group to OFF (p.98).

HELP

• When you change the setting, the brightness of the view on the monitor will

also change. In some cases you may find that the monitor image becomes

difficult to read. After taking the image, you may want to replay it and check

the results.

• The exposure compensation function may have limited performance when

shooting with the flash.

• If the area around the subject is too bright or too dark, it will not be fully

corrected by exposure compensation.

+1.5

The exposure compensation

value appears.

(±0 does not appear.)

Monitor

ISO Light Sensitivity Level

(Setting ISO Sensitivity)

This camera can automatically determine the ISO sensitivity level based

on the brightness of the subject.

However, for certain kinds of pictures it is better to set the ISO

sensitivity level manually.

For operating instructions see “Using the Shooting Menu” (p.72).

PANORAMA

ISO

CAM

DIGITAL ZOOM

[

AUTO

]

[

ESP

]

[

0.0

]

[

OFF

]

SET

CANCEL

Press  to highlight “ISO”.

The setting screen will be

displayed.

This is the default setting when the

power is turned on.

Standard: This setting is best for bright

outdoor conditions. Fast moving subjects

may be blurred due to the slower shutter

speed that the camera may set.

Little higher sensitivity: This setting is

best for overcast outdoor conditions.

Good results with moderately fast moving

subject.

High sensitivity: This setting is ideal for

fast-moving subjects and low light

conditions, but the resulting images will

be grainier.

100

200

400

AUTO

100

400

200

ISO

CANCEL

SET

Settings:

* This ISO sensitivity scale is based on conventional camera film speeds, and

therefore the values are for reference only.

* Raising the ISO sensitivity by selecting a higher ISO value, lowers the picture

quality.

* To determine if the selected setting is the best choice, always check the recorded

image by playing it back on the monitor.

* When setting the ISO level to low, use a tripod and the selftimer to avoid

blurriness due to slow shutter speeds and excess movement of the camera

(p.59).

Shooting Group Menu Items:

AUTO

Advanced Shooting Techniques

Settings return to the default when the power is turned off.

When the power is turned off, the camera will return to the “AUTO”

mode.

To make the camera retain its settings even after the power is turned

off, set the clear settings function in the settings group to OFF (p.98).

ISO100

Monitor

Switching from “AUTO” makes

the ISO sensitivity appear.

Enlarging Shots Even Further

(Digital Zoom)

If you find that the camera’s normal optical zoom does not provide

enough magnification, use the digital zoom function to increase

magnification to up to 9x.

Within the digital zoom range (3x – 9x), image quality becomes grainy.

For operating instructions see “Using the Shooting Menu” (p.72).

Monitor

The digital zoom range (3x – 9x)

is displayed in red.

Displayed whenever the zoom

lever is being used.

PANORAMA

ISO

CAM

DIGITAL ZOOM

[

AUTO

]

[

ESP

]

[

0.0

]

[

OFF

]

SETCANCEL

Press  to highlight “DIGITAL

ZOOM”. The setting screen

will be displayed.

OFF

DIGITAL ZOOM

CANCEL

SET

Settings:

OFF (default setting at power on):

Optical zoom is set at 3x.

ON:

3x zoom uses optical zoom only, with

zooms 3x to 9x using digital zoom.

When set to “ON”, the monitor will

illuminate.

Shooting Group Menu Items:

Advanced Shooting Techniques

Shooting Using Digital Zoom

1 Pull the zoom lever to “T”

(Telephoto).

2 Position the subject in the

frame using the monitor.

• 3x will remain in the display in

the viewfinder.

• Digital zoom funution can not

be used when the monitor

display is not illuminated. A

maximum telephoto zoom of

three times (optical zoom) is

possible.

The greater the magnification, the more susceptible images are to even

small amounts of movement, shaking, or vibration. The use of a tripod

and the selftimer is therefore recommended to help prevent blurring.

Settings return to their default values when the camera

is turned off.

Turning the camera off also turns off the digital zoom function.

To make the camera retain its settings even after the power is turned

off, set the clear settings function in the settings group to OFF (p.98).

Creating Panoramic Pictures

(Panorama Function)

Using standard Olympus SmartMedia cards also allows you to shoot

panoramic shots easily. This function is not available with other brands

of cards.

With multiple images in which the edges of the subject can be

overlapped, it is possible to use CAMEDIA Master to join the images

into a single panoramic shot.

For operating instructions see “Using the Shooting Menu” (p.72).

Taking Panoramic shots

Select “PANORAMA”, then press . The direction in which the frames

will be linked and the boundaries indicating frame overlap for each frame

in the panorama will be displayed on the monitor.

1 Set the camera on a tripod.

2 Use the arrow pad to set the

panorama arrow to point toward

the next panorama stitch.

: Connect to the right. Take

the current shot, then

move camera to the right

for the next shot.

: Connect to the left.

: Connect up.

: Connect down.

PANORAMA

ISO

CAM

DIGITAL ZOOM

[

AUTO

]

[

ESP

]

[

0.0

]

[

OFF

]

CANCEL

Highlight “PANORAMA” and

press

. The lower left screen

will be displayed.

Panorama shooting screen

Rectangle

Direction for connecting the

panorama.

Shooting Group Menu Items:

Advanced Shooting Techniques

• The arrow indicating direction

in which frames will overlap

changes to the selected

direction. If this direction is up

or down, the boundaries

indicating frame overlap will be

displayed on the top and

bottom edges of the monitor.

3 Take the shot.

• Remember the composition of

the shot, so that you can

correctly line up the next shot.

Pay special attention to the

portion of the image in the

rectangle along the next stitch

edge.

4 Position the camera for the

next shot, taking care to get

the correct amount of overlap.

• If you are connecting to the

right, for example, move the

camera so that the portion of

the image that was in the right

rectangle is now in the left

rectangle (See the diagram on

p.84).

5 Take the shot.

6 Steps 4 and 5 can be repeated

a maximum of nine times (for

a total of 10 shots).

7 Press the OK button.

• The display returns to the

shooting menu.

2 3 5

7 8

Creating Panoramic Pictures (continued)

8 Press the OK button several

times until the shooting menu

goes off.

The camera itself is not equipped to create panoramic shots from

overlapping images. Panoramic shots must be pieced together using

CAMEDIA Master. Refer to the CAMEDIA Master online help for

information on how to create composite images.

Turning the camera off also turns off the panorama

function.

If the camera is turned off while shooting using the panorama function,

it will return to normal shooting mode when it is turned on again.

NOTE

• The focus, exposure, and white balance are determined by the first shot in

the panorama. You can not change these settings for the subsequent shots.

• Be careful to position the camera correctly when taking your second and

subsequent shots (at Step 4 in the procedure above). Panorama stitching

will not be possible if you do not overlap consecutive images correctly

within the rectangles.

• The flash does not operate when the camera is in panorama mode.

• It is recommended that you use SQ recording mode when shooting large

panoramas. Use of HQ or SHQ mode may result in huge data sizes that

may lead to memory problems when you stitch the panorama at your

computer.

• The camera will not use TIFF recording mode when taking a panorama. If

you have set the recording mode to TIFF, the camera will use SHQ instead.

If connecting to the right: Shift the camera so that the right edge of the

previous shot becomes the left edge of the next shot (If you shift the

camera in the wrong direction, you will not be able to stitch the panorama).

Advanced Shooting Techniques

Adjusting the Color Tone

(White Balance)

This camera uses auto white balance to shoot the subject in a natural-

looking tone.

However, it may sometimes be difficult to get satisfactory results

automatically due to lighting or weather conditions. In such cases,

change the white balance settings.

For operation instructions see “Using the Shooting Menu” (p.72).

* The default settings may be inappropriate

under special lighting conditions.

* To determine if the selected setting is the

best choice, always check the recorded

image by playing it back on the monitor.

WBPIC

[

AUTO

]

[

]

[

NORMAL

]

[

NORMAL

]

SETCANCEL

Press  to highlight “WB”.

The setting screen will be

displayed.

AUTO

CANCEL SET

Settings:

AUTO

This is the default setting when the power

is turned on. (You should leave this as

your default setting.)

Shooting outside in full daylight (sunny

weather)

Shooting outside in overcast daylight

(cloudy weather)

Shooting under tungsten lighting

Shooting under fluorescent lighting

Image Group Menu Items:

Adjusting the Tone (continued)

Settings return to the default when the power is turned off.

When the power is turned off the camera will return to the “AUTO”

mode.

To make the camera retain its settings even after the power is turned

off, set the clear settings function in the settings group to OFF (p.98).

Monitor

Switching from “AUTO”

makes the white balance

mark appear.

Advanced Shooting Techniques

Picture Preferences: Quality vs.

Quantity

(Record Mode)

The camera offers four different recording modes (resolutions) that can

be selected depending on whether you want better image quality or

more pictures. Selecting higher image resolutions will result in better

quality pictures, while selecting lower image resolutions will enable you

to store more images in the camera (p.21).

For operating instructions see “Using the Shooting Menu” (p.72).

WBPIC

[

AUTO

]

[

]

[

NORMAL

]

[

NORMAL

]

SETCANCEL

Press  to highlight “ ”.

The setting screen

will be displayed.

TIFF

SHQ

SET OKCANCEL

* The higher the resolution, the longer the

recording time (time the green lamp is

illuminated) and the longer it takes to play

back the picture. Also, the higher the

resolution, the fewer the number of pictures

that can be stored.

The “TIFF” mode is very slow and can store

relatively few pictures.

* The initial setting is set to “HQ”.

Settings:

TIFFHigh

Normal

None

Low

High

High/Low

SHQ

Quality Settings

Compression

1600 × 1200~

640 × 480

1600 × 1200

1280

× 960~

640 × 480

Size (Number

of pixels)

Image Group Menu Items:

Monitor

Record mode is

displayed

1600x1200

1280x960

640x480

1024x768

TIFF

CANCEL

SET

TIFF allows you to

change the number of

pixels.

1280x960

640x480

1024x768

[

NORMAL

]

[

HIGH

]

[

NORMAL

]

[

HIGH

]

[

NORMAL

]

[

HIGH

]

CANCEL SET

SQ allows you to change the

number of pixels as well as

the compressibility.

Tip on selecting a record mode

The record mode can be selected depending on how you will be using

the picture:

• If you want to send the picture attached to an e-mail, select SQ.

• If you want to display or print out the picture with a computer, select

HQ or SHQ.

• If you want to process the picture on your computer, select TIFF.

Picture Preferences: Quality vs. Quantity (continued)

Advanced Shooting Techniques

Restrictions when using of high image quality settings

Selecting a high resolution setting increases the amount of time you

must wait after taking a shot (the green lamp continues to blink longer),

increases the length of playback time, and reduces the number of

pictures that you can store on a card. The number of pictures you can

store on a card is significantly reduced if you select TIFF.

Selecting a higher quality setting increases the amount of time required to

store each image on a card (the green lamp blinks longer). To prevent

losing the image, never open the card cover, remove the card, remove the

batteries, or disconnect the AC adapter while the green lamp is blinking.

If you select a high resolution setting with insufficient storage space on

the memory card, you will see the screen shown below and you will not

be able to store more images on the card. Select another recording

mode.

When the power is turned off the settings return to their

default values.

When the power is turned off it returns to “HQ.”

To make the camera retain its settings even after the power is turned

off, set the clear settings function in the settings group to OFF (p.98).

Making Images Sharper (Sharpness)

To emphasize the subject’s outlines and contours and make them more

distinct and sharp, change the sharpness setting to “HARD”.

If you plan to process the images further on a personal computer, it is

better to change the sharpness setting to “SOFT”.

For operating instructions see “Using the Shooting Menu” (p.72).

Settings return to the default when the power is turned off.

When the power is turned off, the sharpness setting returns to

“NORMAL”.

To make the camera retain its settings even after the power is turned

off, set the clear settings function in the settings group to OFF (p.98).

WBPIC

[

]

[

NORMAL

]

[

NORMAL

]

[

AUTO

]

SET

CANCEL

Press  to highlight “ ”.

The setting screen will be

displayed.

NORMAL

SOFT

HARD

CANCEL

SET

Settings:

HARD:

Makes the image clearer and more

vivid. However, this may also make

the image appear too rough or harsh.

NORMAL (the default setting when

the power is turned on):

For printing and general use.

SOFT:

For images to be processed on a

computer.

Image Group Menu Items:

Shooting Pictures with Strong

Contrast

(Contrast)

If you want to take pictures with strong contrast (more distinction

between lighter and darker areas), set the camera’s contrast to “HIGH”.

If you intend to process your pictures on a personal computer, it is

better to set the camera’s contrast to “LOW”.

For operating instructions see “Using the Shooting Menu” (p.72).

Advanced Shooting Techniques

WBPIC

[

AUTO

]

[

]

[

NORMAL

]

[

NORMAL

]

SETCANCEL

Press  to highlight “ ”.

The setting screen will be

displayed.

HIGH

NORMAL

LOW

CANCEL SET

Settings:

Image Group Menu Items:

HIGH:

Gives pictures a stronger distinction

between light and dark areas.

However, high contrast may cause

bright areas to become too white or

dark areas to become too black.

NORMAL (the default mode when

the power is turned on):

Most suitable for pictures that will be

printed or used for general viewing.

LOW:

The best setting for images to be

processed further using a personal

computer.

Shooting Pictures with Strong Contrast (continued)

Settings return to the default when the power is turned off.

Turning the camera off also resets the contrast to “NORMAL”.

To make the camera retain its settings even after the power is turned

off, set the clear settings function in the settings group to OFF (p.98).

Advanced Shooting Techniques

Confirming Pictures Directly

After Shooting

(Rec View)

If you want to confirm your pictures on the monitor immediately after

shooting, without using the playback mode set Rec View to “ON”. This

will cause the most recently taken picture to be displayed on the

monitor immediately.

The Rec View setting remains even after the camera has been turned

off.

For operating instructions see “Using the Shooting Menu” (p.72).

Image Group Menu Items:

SET

REC VIEW

[

OFF

]

[

]

FILE

[

RESET

]

[

NAME RESET

]

SET

CANCEL

Press  to highlight “REC

VIEW”. The setting screen

will be displayed.

OFF

REC VIEW

CANCEL

SET

Settings:

OFF (default setting):

When the monitor is on, it displays

whatever subject is being seen through

the camera’s lens (except directly after

taking a picture, at which time the

monitor will go black momentarily).

ON:

The monitor will display the most

recently taken picture immediately after

it is shot. After a short time, the monitor

will resume displaying whatever subject

is being seen through the camera’s

lens.

If the monitor is turned off, it will turn on

after a picture is taken, display the most

recent picture for a short time, then go

off again.

Taking pictures during Rec View playback

Even when the monitor is displaying an image during Rec View, it is still

possible to shoot as long as the green lamp beside the viewfinder has

gone out.

Confirming Pictures Directly After Shooting (continued)

Advanced Shooting Techniques

Changing How File Names are

Assigned

(File Naming)

Pictures are stored in the camera’s memory media as files. It is possible

to change the rules by which these files are named.

This setting remains in memory even after the power is turned off.

For operating instructions see “Using the Shooting Menu” (p.72).

File names and folder names

Image files and folders are named with letters and numbers as follows.

The camera automatically assigns file and folder numbers.

DCIM , Card folder

, Subfolder

,File

✽1 When file numbering reaches 9999, the numbering returns to 0001 for the

next file, a new folder with a number increased by 1 is created, and

subsequent files are stored in this folder.

✽2 The months January through September are represented within file names

by the numbers 1 through 9. The months October, November and

December are represented with the letters A, B and C, respectively.

✽3 File names have a .jpg extension for ordinary still pictures, .tif for still

pictures recorded in the TIFF format, and .mov for movie pictures.

*** OLYMP

Pmdd****.jpg

✽3

Folder No.

✽1

(100~999)

File No.(0001~9999)

Day(01~31)

Month

✽2

NAME RESET (Initial setting)

When the card is changed, folder and file numbers restart from default

setting.

Example:

SET

REC VIEW

[

OFF

]

[

]

FILE

[

RESET

]

[

NAME RESET

]

SET

CANCEL

Settings Group Menu Items:

Press  to highlight “ ”. The

setting screen will be displayed.

FILE

AUTO FILE

NAME RESET

FILE

CANCEL SET

Settings:

Folder No.102

Card change

File No.

0005

Folder No.100

File No.

0001

Advanced Shooting Techniques

AUTO FILE

Folder numbers do not change when changing to a new SmartMedia

card. When copying images onto a personal computer by folder, it is

possible to collect the copied images into the same folder using Copy

command.

(However, under the Mac OS, images in old folders will be erased, so

please use caution to avoid losing image files you want to keep.)

After inserting a new card, file numbers will start with the next number

after the last one recorded on the previous card.

Example:

Even from multiple cards or when you have shot a great many pictures,

the files numbers will not overlap. However, when you have shot 9999

pictures, the counter returns to 0001.

HELP

• When the folder number has reached 999 or the file number has reached

9999, no further shooting will be possible even if there is free memory

space remaining on the card. Replace the card when this happens and you

will be able to continue shooting. Regardless of setting values, folder

numbers will start again with 100 and file numbers will start again with

0001.

NOTE

• If a different card containing previously stored files is inserted and the

number of files stored on it is greater than the number of files stored on the

previous card, subsequent pictures will be numbered in sequence following

the highest number on the newly inserted card.

• If folder or file names are changed on a personal computer, playback of the

images on the camera may become impossible.

Changing How File Names are Assigned (continued)

Folder No.101

Card change

File No.

0005

Folder No.101

File No.

starts from

0006

To Retain Settings Even After

Power is Turned Off

(Clear Settings)

If there is a  under the memory column of the chart in “Functions of

the Shooting Menu” (p.65, p.103) section, the function in question

returns to the default setting when the power is turned off. Those items

marked with a  can be changed and reset to retain the new setting in

memory even after the power is turned off (OFF).

Also settings can be set by the Playback Menu.

For operating instructions see “Using the Shooting Menu” (p.72).

SET

REC VIEW

FILE

[

RESET

]

[

]

[

NAME RESET

]

[

OFF

]

SET

CANCEL

Press  to highlight “”.

The setting screen will be

displayed.

RESET

HOLD

CANCEL SET

Settings:

HOLD:

All the settings for the menu items are

retained.

Settings that are retained include

those for flash, quick focus, macro

shooting, sequential shooting and

movie shooting.

However, removal of the camera’s

battery will cause all settings marked

with a  in the “memory” column of

the charts on p.71, p.103 to return to

their defaults.

RESET (default setting):

Those items marked with  hold the

last setting used.

Settings Group Menu Items:

Advanced Shooting Techniques

Turning Off Warning Sounds

(Beep Sound)

When shooting weddings or for wildlife shots, the camera warning

sounds can be a liability. In such cases, the beep sound can be set to

“OFF”.

This setting remains in memory even after the power is turned off.

Also settings can be set by the Playback Menu.

For operating instructions see “Using the Shooting Menu” (p.72).

SET

[

OFF

]

[

]

FILE

[

RESET

]

[

NAME RESET

]

REC VIEW

SETCANCEL

Press  to highlight “”.

The setting screen will be

displayed.

OFF

CANCEL SET

Settings:

OFF:

The warning beep does not sound.

ON:

Depending on the operation, the

warning beep will sound.

Settings Group Menu Items:

100

To Adjust Monitor Brightness

(Monitor Adjustment)

The brightness of the monitor can be adjusted.

This setting remains in the camera memory even after the power is

turned off.

The same function is also available in the playback mode.

For operating instructions see “Using the Shooting Menu” (p.72).

Adjusting on the + side

(Press the  button): The image

gets brighter.

Adjusting on the – side

(Press the  button): The image

gets darker.

When you are finished making the

setting, press the OK button to save

it.

SET

REC VIEW

[

]

FILE

[

RESET

]

[

OFF

]

[

NAME RESET

]

SET

CANCEL

Press  to highlight “”. The

setting screen will be displayed.

CANCEL SET

Settings:

Adjust by shifting the bar

up or down while looking

at the subject displayed

on the monitor.

Settings Group Menu Items:

Advanced Playback Techniques

The playback menu is used for playback

functions including playing movie pictures

stored in the camera and playing stored images

in order. After you’ve familiarized yourself with

use of the playback menu, consult the following

pages describing each of the various functions.

101

102

Use of the Playback Menu

Functions of the Playback Menu

The playback menu is used for playback functions including

automatically playing images in order and playing movie pictures stored

in the camera.

See “Using the Playback Menu” (p.104) for information on how to

operate the playback menu.

* Appears in the playback menu only when still pictures are being played back on

the monitor.

** Appears in the playback menu only when movie pictures are being played back

on the monitor.

Automatic playback*

(Slide show)

Allows images to be played back in order

automatically.

Movie playback**

Allows movie pictures to be played back.

Print reserve

Allows image printing to be set before

taking the SmartMedia card to a DPOF-

equipped photo lab.

ROTATE

Rotated playback

Allows individual images taken with the

camera on its side to be rotated so that

they are played back vertically.

CARD SETUP

Card setup

EDIT

Edit

Changes the image color or reduces the

image size.

Erase all frames Allows all images that are not protected to

be erased.

Format Formats (initializes) SmartMedia cards.

Used only when necessary.

Index display

Allows setting of the number of images that

will be shown on the monitor at one time

when index display is being used.

Clear settings

Retaining all settings in memory even after

the power is turned off.

Beep sound

Selects whether or not to have the camera

use beeping sounds to indicate alerts.

Monitor adjustment

Allows setting of date and time information.

Date & time

Allows the monitor brightness to be

adjusted.

INFO

Image information

display

Selects whether or not to display image

information set during shooting on the

monitor.

106

107

109

112

113

114

115

116

118

100

PLAY

(Playback)

CARD

(Card)

SET

(Settings)

➞

Group Item Purpose

Page

103

Advanced Playback Techniques

Settings after power is turned off

After the power is turned off, some user settings will be retained in the

camera’s memory, but others will return to their factory defaults.

The chart below shows the available settings from this menu:

* The default settings are indicated in parentheses.

The icons in the “Memory” column are designated as follows:

: The setting remains until it is changed.

: Turning the power off normally returns the camera’s settings to their

default values. To allow the settings for a particular setting group to be

maintained even when the camera is turned off, set the clear settings

function for that group to OFF (p.98).

CAUTION

• If the batteries are removed and left out of the camera, or if the batteries

run down, the settings will return to their defaults.

ItemGroup

Memory





Possible Settings

4 (9) 16

(RESET) HOLD

(ON) OFF

(January 1 2001 00:00)

(Set to the midpoint of the adjustment bar)

(OFF) DATE TIME

Image information

display

Print reserve

Index display

Clear settings

Beep sound

Date & time

Monitor

adjustment

Playback

Settings

(OFF) ON

Using the Playback Menu

1 With the lens barrier closed,

push the monitor button ( ).

• The power turns on in

playback mode and the

monitor displays the last image

taken.

2 Press the menu button ( ).

• The playback menu will be

displayed on the monitor.

3 Press  or  on the arrow pad

to change the settings group

(Playback/Card/Settings).

• The selected item is

highlighted in green.

(In the example at left,

“Settings group” is selected.)

• The current setting for each

item is indicated in [ ] to the

right of each item name.

4 Press  on the arrow pad.

• One of the items is highlighted

in green.

5 Press  or  on the arrow

pad to move to the desired

item.

• The selected item is

highlighted in green.

(In the example at left, “Index

Display” is selected.)

104

3 4 5 6 7

2 8 9 1

PLAY

CARD

SET

[

]

[

RESET

]

[

]

SETEXIT OK

[

]

[

RESET

]

[

]

PLAY

CARD

SET

SETEXIT OK

Group

Items for selection

105

6 Press  on the arrow pad.

• The possible settings for that

item are displayed.

7 Press  or  on the arrow

pad to highlight the desired

setting.

• The selected item is

highlighted in green.

(The example at left shows the

Index Display setting set to

“16”.)

8 Press the OK button.

• The setting is changed and the

menu returns to the first

screen.

9 Press the OK button twice.

• The new setting is recorded in

the memory and the menu

goes off.

To cancel the change

To cancel the setting, in step 8 press  on the arrow pad instead of

pressing the OK button.

Advanced Playback Techniques

CANCEL SET

106

To Play Back Still Images One

by One

(Automatic Playback)

Images (the first frames of movie pictures) are automatically played

back in order. This is useful for reviewing images in sequence.

Before displaying the playback menu, be sure to display an image that

does not have the movie ( ) mark.

For operating instructions see “Using the Playback Menu” (p.104).

Ending the task

To end automatic playback, press the OK button.

Automatic playback does not end even when all images stored on a

card have been displayed. Rather, the display will return to the

beginning and begin the automatic playback again. Further, unless an

AC adapter is being used, the camera will revert to standby mode after

about 30 minutes and the power will automatically go off.

SET

PLAY

ROTATE

EDIT

INFO

[

OFF

]

CANCEL

Playback Group Menu Items:

Press the OK button to highlight

“ ”. Automatic playback will

begin.

Advanced Playback Techniques

To Play Back Movie Pictures

(Movie Playback)

When playing back movie pictures, before going to the playback menu,

the images with the movie “ ” mark that you would like to play back

have to be displayed.

For operating instructions see “Using the Playback Menu” (p.104).

First, display the image with the movie “ ” mark that you would like to

playback, and then go to the playback menu (p.102).

Operations during playback

1 To pause playback, press any

button on the arrow pad.

2 While the camera is on pause,

the following operations are

possible:

 : Returns to the beginning of

the movie picture.

 : Advances to the end of the

movie picture.

 : Fast forward

 : Rewind

3 To resume playback, quickly

press  on the arrow pad.

• The movie on the monitor will

play back again.

4 To end, press the OK button

while the image is paused.

• Returns to the playback menu.

107

ROTATE

PLAY

CANCEL

EDIT

INFO

[

OFF

]

Playback Group Menu Items:

Press  to highlight “ ”. Movie

playback will begin shortly.

1 2 3

108

To Play Back Movie Pictures (continued)

To play back different movie picture

Close the playback menu once, select the movie picture you want to

play, then display the playback menu once more.

For C-200 ZOOM models sold in the PAL color system regions.

Play back pictures under the same conditions that they were

taken.

Movies shot at the normal frame rate (15 frames/sec.) are played

back on the monitor at the same rate.

Movies are played back at 12.5 frames/sec. when played back on

the TV with the video cable connected.

With the video cable connected, movies are shot and played back at

12.5 frames/sec. The maximum movie length in this case would

therefore be different from that seen in the chart on p.21.

HELP

• If you attempt to play back movies shot at the normal frame rate (15

frames/sec.) with the video cable connected, then some frames may be

skipped during playback.

• If you attempt to play back movies shot with the video cable connected at

the normal frame rate, then playback may occasionally halt.

109

Advanced Playback Techniques

Printing Using DPOF-Compatible

Printers or Photo Labs

(Print Reserve)

DPOF allows you to specify in advance which images you want printed

by a dedicated printer, DPOF-compatible printer or DPOF-equipped

photo lab (p.47). However, it is not possible to set a print reserve for

images that have the movie ( ) mark.

For operating instructions see “Using the Playback Menu” (p.104).

First, display the image that you would like to set a print reserve, and

then go to the playback menu.

Print Reserve Operation

Within the print reserve screen, first specify whether or not you wish the

date or time to appear on the printed pictures. Next, select “Reserve

Print” or “Remove”.

1 Press  or  on the arrow

pad to select the information

you want to appear on the

printed pictures.

OFF  No information will be

included on the

printed pictures.

DATE The shooting date will

be included on the

printed pictures.

TIME The shooting time will

be included on the

printed pictures.

• These settings will be applied

to all of the pictures on the

card.

SET

PLAY

ROTATE

EDIT

INFO

[

OFF

]

CANCEL

Playback Group Menu Items:

Press the OK button to highlight

“ ”. Print reserve screen will be

displayed.

OFF

DATE

TIME

CANCEL

2 Press  on the arrow pad.

• The print reserve/print cancel

screen is displayed.

3 Press  or  on the arrow

pad to select 1-frame reserve,

then press .

1-frame reserve

 The image you want to

reserve printing for

can be selected.

All-frame reserve

 Printing can be

ordered for all images.

Reserve cancel

 Printing can be

cancelled for all images.

• A screen allowing you to select

images is displayed.

4 The zoom lever may be

pushed toward (wide

angle) as necessary to see a

list display.

5 Press the arrow pad to select

the images you want to print.

: Displays the previous

image.

: Displays the next image.

6 Press  on the arrow pad for

at least 1 second until the

print reserve mark ( )

appears.

110

GOCANCEL

120 121 122

123 124 125

126 127 128

EXIT

RESERVE

111

7 To cancel print reserve, press

 on the arrow pad for at

least 1 second again until the

print reserve mark

disappears.

8 Press the OK button.

• Print reserve information is

recorded on the SmartMedia

card and the menu returns to

the first screen.

To set print reserve for all images

In step 3, select all-frame reserve, then press the OK button. Print

reserve will be set for all images.

If printing is completed

Print reserve instructions remain on the SmartMedia card even after

images are printed. When selecting new images for print reserve, first

erase the current print ordering instructions.

In step 3, select “Reserve cancel”, then press the OK button. This will

erase all print reserve settings currently stored on the card.

HELP

• Print reserve is not possible if there is no free memory on the card or if the

card has been covered with a write-protect seal.

• It may take a few moments for the print reserve mark to appear.

• Some printers and photo labs may not be able to include date or time

information on prints.

Advanced Playback Techniques

Printing Using DPOF-Compatible Printers or Photo Labs (continued)

EXIT

CANCEL

Print reserve

mark

Rotating Images During

Playback

(Rotated Playback)

Images taken with the camera held vertically will normally be displayed

on their sides when played back on the monitor. The rotated playback

function allows you to rotate such images to the upright position.

Display the image you want to rotate before the Playback Menu is

displayed. Protected (p.44) images may not be rotated.

This setting is retained for images even after the camera is turned off

and on again.

For operating instructions see “Using the Playback Menu” (p.104).

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SET

PLAY

ROTATE

EDIT

INFO

[

OFF

]

CANCEL

Playback Group Menu Items:

Press  to highlight “ROTATE”.

The setting screen will be

displayed.

90°

ROTATE

CANCEL

SET

Settings:

+90°:

Rotates the image 90 degrees to the

right (clockwise) for playback.

–90°:

Rotates the image 90 degrees to the

left (counter-clockwise) for

playback.

0 (initial setting):

Returns the image to its original

rotation.

+90°

Rotation

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Displaying Image Information

on the Monitor

(Image Information Display)

Information recorded with the image when it was shot can be displayed

on the monitor. This information appears 3 seconds after the image

appears on the monitor.

For operating instructions see “Using the Playback Menu” (p.104).

For examples of monitor displays, see “Monitor” in “Names of Parts” (p.4).

Settings return to the default when the power is turned off.

Cutting the power will return “Image Information Display” to “OFF”.

To make the camera retain its settings even after the power is turned

off, set the clear settings function in the settings group to OFF (p.98).

Advanced Playback Techniques

SET

PLAY

ROTATE

EDIT

INFO

[

OFF

]

CANCEL

Playback Group Menu Items:

Press  to highlight “INFO”.

The setting screen will be

displayed.

OFF

INFO

CANCEL

SET

Settings:

OFF (default when camera is

turned on):

Displays resolution, date/time, and

frame number. Depending on the

image, the movie mark, print mark,

and/or protect mark may also be

displayed.

ON:

The following information is added to

the default information.

Size (number of pixels), exposure

compensation value, white balance

and ISO value.

Also, the file name (p.95) is included

in place of the frame number.

Changing the Color or Size of

Images

(Edit)

This takes images in black and white or sepia tones. Also small images

(recorded images at low resolution) may be made. Images that have

had their color changed or been changed in size are saved in memory

as a new image. The original image is not changed.

Display the image you want to edit before the playback menu is displayed.

However, protected images cannot be edited (p.44). Also, images on

cards that have been locked with a protect seal cannot be edited.

For operating instructions see “Using the Playback Menu” (p.104).

When “Remaining Shots 0” is displayed.

No more images may be stored in memory. Either replace the memory

card or delete unwanted images (p.45).

Tip on editing

This camera can edit images with the following resolution.

• TIFF images: 1600×1200, 1280×960, 1024×768, 640×480

• Other images (JPEG): 1600×1200, 1360×1024, 1280×960, 1024×768,

640×480

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EDIT

BLACK&WHITE

SEPIA

RESIZE

CANCEL

Settings:

SET

PLAY

ROTATE

EDIT

INFO

[

OFF

]

CANCEL

Playback Group Menu Items:

Press  to highlight “EDIT”. The

setting screen will be displayed.

BLACK & WHITE:

Takes black and white images.

SEPIA:

Takes sepia tone images.

RESIZE:

Works on images in memory at 320 ×

240 resolution.

Best used for home pages and e-mail.

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Advanced Playback Techniques

To Erase All Images

(Erase All Frames)

This erases all the pictures stored on a card. Protected images (p.44),

however, will not be erased.

For operating instructions see “Using the Playback Menu” (p.104).

Check the contents

carefully before erasing

• It is not possible to retrieve

images once they have been

erased. Be sure that you are not

deleting important picture data

before performing Erase All

Frames a card on which pictures

have been stored. Set “Protect” to

images you want to keep.

• Erase All Frames cannot be

performed on cards affixed with

write-protect seals. Remove the

write-protect seal from the card

before attempting to erase. The

write-protect seal cannot be

reused after it has been removed

from the card.

Erases all pictures on the card.

(For details, see p.116.)

CAUTION

• Never open the card cover, eject the

card, remove the batteries or

disconnect the AC adapter while

erasing pictures. Doing so could

result in damage to the data on the

card.

CARD SETUP

CARD

CANCEL

Card Group Menu Items:

Press 

CARD SETUP

CANCEL

Settings:

YES

CANCEL

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To Initialize (Format) a Card

Using SmartMedia cards by companies other than Olympus, as well as

cards formatted on another device including a personal computer, may

result in longer image-writing times and decreased storage capacity.

Such cards should be reformatted by the camera before use.

Using Olympus brand pre-formatted cards is highly recommended.

When a card that needs to be formatted is inserted into the camera, the

camera will automatically go into formatting mode.

For operating instructions see “Using the Playback Menu” (p.104).

Before formatting a card, beware of the following:

• All images, including those that have been write-protected, will be

erased. When reformatting a card that has been used, make sure that

you are not erasing important picture data.

• Formatting cannot be performed on cards affixed with write-protect

seals. Remove the write-protect seal from the card before formatting.

The write-protect seal cannot be reused after it has been removed

from the card.

CARD SETUP

CARD

CANCEL

Card Group Menu Items:

Press 

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Advanced Playback Techniques

(For details, see p.115.)

This initializes the card.

Starting and canceling formatting

Select “ ” in card setup screen, then press the OK button. The follwing

screen will be displayed:

YES:

Starts formatting

NO:

Cancels formatting

CAUTION

• Once formatting has been started, it can not be canceled part way through.

• Never open the card cover, disconnect the AC adapter, remove the

batteries or remove the card while formatting, as doing so could damage

the data on the card.

CARD SETUP

CANCEL

Settings:

YES

CANCEL

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To Change the Number of

Frames Displayed

(Index Display)

In playback mode, you can press the zoom lever and display the images

catalog style. It is also possible to change the number of images that

are displayed on the monitor when using the “Index Display.”

This setting remains in the camera memory even after the power is

turned off.

For operating instructions see “Using the Playback Menu” (p.104).

4: The monitor displays in quarter

screen panels.

9: The monitor displays in 9th

screen panels (Initial setting).

16: The monitor displays in

sixteenth screen panels.

*When images are displayed in

sixteenths, the image frame

number does not appear.

To show images catalog style

Depending on the index display setting, you can display 4 to 16 images

at a time index-style on a split screen. For more about this operation,

see “Displaying All Frames” (p.39).

PLAY

CARD

SET

[

]

[

RESET

]

[

]

SET

CANCEL

Settings Group Menu Items:

Press  to highlight “ ”. The

setting screen will be displayed.

CANCEL SET

Settings:

Transferring Your Pictures

to a Computer

Images can be transferred to a computer in a

number of ways. This chapter primarily explains

how to do this using the special USB (Universal

Serial Bus) cable that comes included with the

camera.

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Read Before Connecting to a

Computer

Connecting the camera to a personal computer using the included USB

(Universal Serial Bus) cable allows you to transfer images stored on the

SmartMedia card installed in the camera to the computer’s hard disk.

Using the USB cable to connect the camera and computer may require

a computer equipped with a USB connector and certain pieces of

supporting software (driver), which will vary (see below) depending on

the computer’s operating system.

Please consult the computer manufacturer for more information about

your computer’s operating system and the level of USB support.

*1 For Macintosh computers running Mac OS 8.6, systems with the following

specification have been verified as to be compatible.

• Standard USB equipped.

• Mac OS 8.6 and USB MASS Storage Support 1.3.5 have been preinstalled at

the time of shipment.

Contact Apple Computer, Inc. for USB support.

*2 Newest version download, able from the Olympus Website, too.

Playing movie pictures on the computer requires QuickTime 4.0 or

higher. QuickTime 4.0 is available on the included software CD.

Operating System

Software Needed for

Connection

Notes on

First-Time Use

Windows 2000 Professional

Windows Millennium Edition (Me)

Mac OS 9~9.1

None None

Windows 98

Windows 98 Second Edition (98SE)

USB driver *2

(included software

CD)

Install the USB driver

software after

connecting the USB

cable (p.124).

Windows 95

Windows NT

System 7.5.1~Mac OS 8.5.1

USB connections are not supported. Use

other transfer methods such as a floppy disk

adapter (sold separately), etc. (p.134).

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Transferring Your Pictures to a Computer

Do not leave the camera connected for an extended

period of time when using the batteries

The camera will automatically turn on when it is connected to the

computer. Also while it is connected, the camera will not go into standby

(power saving) mode.

If the battery power becomes insufficient while the computer is

uploading or downloading data from the SmartMedia card in the

camera, images (image files) on the card could be destroyed or an error

with the computer could occur.

Before connecting the camera to the computer, confirm that there is

enough battery power remaining. Also after the image files from the

memory card have been downloaded into the computer, quickly

disconnect the camera.

It is recommended that an AC adapter (sold separately) be used if the

camera is to be connected for extended periods of time.

Caution on using the AC adapter

Before connecting the AC adapter, always make sure that the camera is

turned off.

When disconnecting the AC adapter, first disconnect the camera from

the computer and confirm that the camera is turned off.

CAUTION

• Connecting the camera to a computer via a USB hub may cause unstable

computer behavior, depending on the compatibility between the hub and

computer. If this is the case, connect the camera to the computer directly,

without using the USB hub.

• Proper functioning of the USB cable cannot be guaranteed for computers

that have had their operating systems upgraded from Windows 95. Use

other transfer methods such as a floppy adapter (sold separately), etc.

(p.134).

• Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for computers that provide their

USB connector on an expansion card.

• Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for versions of Windows or Mac OS

other than those shown in the table.

Connecting the Camera to a

Computer

Connecting to a Windows PC

If you are using a computer installed with the Windows 98/98SE

operating system, install the USB driver during operation using the

included software CD.

1 Make sure the camera’s power

is off.

2 Open the camera’s connector

cover.

3 Insert the end of the USB

cable marked “A” into the

USB connector on the

computer.

4 Insert the end of the USB

cable marked “B” into the

USB connector on the

camera.

• The green lamp next to the

viewfinder will be illuminated if

the camera is connected to the

computer correctly.

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Viewfinder

Green lamp

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Under Windows 98/98SE

When connecting for the first time, use the included software CD to

install the USB driver. Refer to the instructions in “Installing the USB

Driver” on the following section.

Under Windows 2000/Me

When connecting for the first time, the computer will load the USB

driver automatically.

A message saying that installation has been finished will be displayed.

Click the OK button and the message will disappear. If further

messages prompting to restart the computer or other actions appear,

follow their instructions.

To continue, turn to “Transferring Image Files” (p.127).

Transferring Your Pictures to a Computer

Installing the USB Driver (For Windows 98/98SE users

only)

1 After connecting the camera

to the computer, the computer

will recognize the camera as

new hardware and the screen

shown at left will be

displayed.

2 Click the [Next] button.

3 Confirm that “Search for the

best driver for your device,

[Recommended].” is selected,

then click the [Next] button.

4 Place the included software

CD in the computer’s CD-ROM

drive and wait for a moment.

• If some other software installer

screen appears when the CD

is set in the drive, click the

[Quit] button to make it

disappear.

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ex; CAMEDIA Master

CD-ROM

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5 Click the check marks on both

“Floppy disk drives” and “CD-

ROM Drive” to remove them

from the list. Next, click

“Specify a location” and

check, then click the

[Browse...] button.

6 Click [ + ] to open the USB

folder, and select the Win98

folder by double clicking on it

then press the [OK] button.

7 Continue clicking the [OK]

buttons until a message

informs you that installation

is finished.

• If this message does not

appear, try connecting the

USB cable again.

8 Click the [Finish] button to

make the message disappear.

• If further messages prompting

to restart the computer or

other actions appear, follow

their instructions.

Transferring Your Pictures to a Computer

Connecting the Camera to a Computer (continued)

Connecting to a Macintosh

Check the version of Mac OS and make sure that if the computer can

be connected to the camera (p.120).

1 Make sure the camera’s power

is off.

2 Open the camera’s connector

cover.

3 Insert the end of the USB

cable marked “A” into the

USB connector on the

computer.

4 Insert the end of the USB

cable marked “B” into the

USB connector on the

camera.

• The green lamp next to the

viewfinder will be illuminated if

the camera is connected to the

computer correctly.

• A card icon (usually named

“untitled”) will appear on the

desktop.

• If the card icon does not

appear, try connecting the

USB cable again.

To continue, turn to “Transferring Image Files” (p.127).

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Connecting the Camera to a Computer (continued)

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Green lamp

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Transferring Image Files

Transferring Image Files to a Windows PC

If the camera and computer are connected correctly, the SmartMedia

card inserted in the camera should be displayed in “My Computer”

folder. It is then possible to handle the files on the card in the same way

you would files on a floppy disk.

1 Connect the camera and

computer according to the

steps (p.122).

2 Double-click the “My

Computer” icon on the

desktop to open it.

3 Double-click the “Removable

Disk” icon to open it.

• The “DCIM” folder is displayed.

• If the “DCIM” folder does not

appear, it means the camera

and computer are not

connected correctly. Try

reconnecting them according

to the instructions.

4 Double-click the icon of the

folder you want to make the

copy destination.

5 Drag the “DCIM” folder onto

the destination folder and

release the mouse button.

• The “DCIM” folder is copied

into the destination folder.

Transferring Your Pictures to a Computer

• When electronic

communication between

camera and computer is

occurring, for example when

copying image files, the

orange lamp next to the

viewfinder will blink.

Image files are stored inside a folder in the “DCIM” folder (generally

named “100OLYMP”).

In addition, Explorer and other file management software can also be

used to handle image files. See the instructions of Windows Help and in

the computer’s user manual for more details on copying and moving

files.

Image files transferred to the computer can be viewed using any

software application capable of viewing JPEG-format files, for

example image processing software (CAMEDIA Master, Paint Shop

Pro, Photoshop, etc.) and web browsers (Netscape Communicator,

Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.). See the instructions that came

with the software for details.

For users of CAMEDIA Master

When images are being manipulated using CAMEDIA Master while the

camera is connected to a computer, electronic communication between

camera and computer cannot take place, even if the [My Camera] icon

is double-clicked. Double-click [Removable Disk].

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Orange lamp

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Transferring Image Files to a Macintosh

If the camera and computer are connected correctly, the SmartMedia

card inserted in the camera should be displayed on the desktop. It is

then possible to handle the files on the card in the same way you would

files on the computer’s hard disk.

1 Connect the camera and

computer according to the

steps (p.126).

• The camera’s icon (generally,

the “PC untitled” icon) is

displayed on the desktop.

• If the PC untitled icon does not

appear, it means the camera

and computer are not

connected correctly. Try

reconnecting them according

to the instructions.

2 Double-click the PC untitled

icon on the desktop to open

it.

• The “DCIM” folder is displayed.

3 Double-click the icon of the

folder you want to make the

copy destination to open it.

4 Drag the “DCIM” folder onto

the destination folder and

release the mouse button.

• The “DCIM” folder is copied

into the destination folder.

• When electronic

communication between

camera and computer is

occurring, for example when

copying image files, the

orange lamp next to the

viewfinder will blink.

Transferring Your Pictures to a Computer

Transferring Image Files (continued)

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Orange lamp

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Image files are stored inside a folder in the “DCIM” folder (generally

named “100OLYMP”).

See the instructions in Mac OS Online Help and in the computer’s user

manual for more details on copying and moving files.

Image files transferred to the computer can be viewed using any

software application capable of viewing JPEG-format files,

including image processing software (CAMEDIA Master,

Photoshop, etc.) and web browsers (Netscape Communicator,

Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.). See the instructions that came

with the software for more details.

For users of CAMEDIA Master

When images are being manipulated using CAMEDIA Master while the

camera is connected to a computer, electronic communication between

camera and computer cannot take place, even if the [My Camera] icon

is double-clicked. Double-click [PC untitled].

Transferring Image Files (continued)

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Transferring Your Pictures to a Computer

Disconnecting the Camera or

Removing the SmartMedia Card

Disconnecting from a Windows PC

In order to prevent computer error, be sure to make the following

disconnection preparations before proceeding.

• Remove the SmartMedia card from the camera.

• Disconnect the camera from the computer (unplug the USB cable).

If the computer generates an error, disconnect the USB cable and

restart the computer.

Disconnection Preparations

1 Confirm that the orange lamp

beside the viewfinder of the

camera is not lit.

• If the orange lamp is blinking,

wait for it to stop.

2 Double-click the “My

Computer” icon on the

desktop to open it.

3 Select the “Removable Disk”

icon and right-click the

mouse.

• A menu will be displayed.

4 Select “Eject” from the menu

and click the mouse.

When using Windows 98/98SE

After performing Step 4, you can remove the card or disconnect USB

cable.

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When using Windows 2000/Me

After performing Step 4 from the previous page, you can remove the card.

When disconnecting the USB cable, be sure to take the following steps.

1 Follow the procedures on the

previous page.

2 On the taskbar (bottom right

of the screen), click the

“Remove/Eject Hardware”

icon (shown in the circle).

• A message will appear

indicating that the drive will be

stopped.

3 Click on the message.

• A “Safe To Remove Hardware”

message indicating that it is

safe to remove the hardware

will be displayed.

4 Click the [OK] button.

5 Disconnect the USB cable

from both the computer and

the camera.

Double-clicking the “Remove/Eject Hardware” icon on the taskbar will

bring up the Remove Hardware screen. Select the camera from the list

of devices, then click the [Stop] button.

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Transferring Your Pictures to a Computer

Disconnecting from a Macintosh

When removing the card from the camera or disconnecting the camera

(USB cable) from the computer, take the following steps so that a

computer error does not occur.

If the computer generates an error, disconnect the USB cable and

restart the computer.

Disconnection Preparations

1 Confirm that the orange lamp

beside the viewfinder of the

camera is not lit.

• If the orange lamp is blinking,

wait for it to stop.

2 Drag the PC untitled icon on

the desktop to the “Trash”.

Or, click the PC untitled icon,

then select “Eject” from the

“Special” menu in the Finder.

3 Press the OK button when the

message is displayed.

4 Remove the card from the

camera.

Or disconnect the USB cable

from the computer and the

camera.

Disconnecting the Camera or Removing the SmartMedia Card (continued)

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Transferring Files Without Using

the Camera

Using an adapter capable of accepting SmartMedia cards allows image

files to be transferred from the camera to a computer without directly

connecting the two.

Consult your Olympus Customer Support Center for the most up-to-

date information on the various available devices and products.

CAUTION

• Adapter may not be usable depending on the computer’s operating

environment and the card’s storage capacity. Confirm these before using.

• Consult your user manual for more detailed information on using each

specific device.

Computer Conditions Usable Devices

3.5-inch floppy disk drive

available

Floppy disk adapter

FlashPath

PC card slot available

PC card adapter

USB terminal present SmartMedia card reader/writer

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Appendix

Please read the following pages if you suspect

your camera may not be working properly.

Information on camera specifications and other

details are also explained.

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Answers to Frequently Asked

Questions

How long will the camera batteries last?

The alkaline battery included with the camera should be able to

take at least 100 pictures (assuming the flash is used for 50% of

these), but this is only a rough estimate. Battery life is affected by

many variables, such as how often you use the monitor, how often

you use the flash, the type of batteries used and environmental

conditions. In particular, keeping the monitor on constantly will

cause the battery to drain more quickly. Be sure to turn the monitor

off whenever you don’t need it, and also turn the camera’s power

off quickly when you are finished using the camera. Use of the

optional AC adaptor is recommended.

How can I set the clock in the camera for recording the date on

image data?

The camera does not ship with the date pre-set, and therefore you

must set the correct date before shooting (p.12). Leaving the

battery removed from the camera for approximately 1 hour will

return the date to its un-set state.

Can I use a filter or a hood with this camera?

Such accessories cannot be connected to the camera.

Can I use an extension flash with this camera?

This camera was not designed for use with extension flash units.

Also, a slave unit may not function with this camera.

Why do the subject’s eyes sometimes appear red in the pictures?

This red-eye phenomenon occurs with all cameras when shooting

people using a flash. This is caused by the light from the flash

reflecting off the back of the eye. Red-eye varies depending on the

individual, as well as on shooting conditions such as ambient

lighting and distance from the subject.

Use of the Red-eye Reduction Flash Mode significantly reduces

this phenomenon (p.66).

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Appendix

How should I store the camera?

Cameras can be damaged by dust, moisture and salt. Wipe the

camera with a slightly damp cloth and dry thoroughly before

storing. Do not store with mothballs. Remove the batteries if you do

not plan to use the camera for a long period of time.

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Troubleshooting

(Check before Taking in for Repair)

Operating Problems

The camera does not work

• The power is off. ➜ Open the lens barrier and turn on the power.

• The batteries are loaded incorrectly. ➜ Reload the batteries correctly.

• The batteries are dead. ➜ Replace with new batteries.

• The card cover is not properly closed. ➜ Securely close the card cover.

• The batteries do not work in to cold weather. ➜ Keep the batteries

warm before the camera is to be used.

• The standby function is on. ➜ Close the lens barrier, then reopen it.

• The camera is connected to a computer and does not work. ➜ The

camera will not function while connected to a computer. Disconnect

the camera.

The battery drains quickly

• The battery was left in the camera for a long period of time without

using the camera. ➜ Remove the battery if you do not intend to use

the camera for a long period of time.

• The monitor is being left on continuously while shooting. ➜ Make

efforts to turn the monitor off in between shots whenever possible.

No picture is taken when the shutter button is full-pressed

• The camera is not in record mode. ➜ Open the lens barrier.

• There is no card in the camera. ➜ Insert a new card into the camera.

• The card is full. ➜ Insert a new card, erase unwanted images or transfer

the data to a computer and delete all of the pictures from the card.

• The card is defective. ➜ Refer to the error chart.

• A write-protect seal has been placed on the card. ➜ Remove the

write-protect seal, or insert a new card into the camera.

• The flash has not finished charging or the previous picture is being

written to memory. ➜ Remove your finger from the shutter button and

wait until the green lamp or the orange lamp stops blinking.

• The memory gauge is illuminated. ➜ The camera’s internal memory is

full. Further shooting will only be possible if the memory gauge is no

longer illuminated.

• The memory gauge is illuminated after movie shooting. ➜ The movie

pictures taken are being written to the card. Wait until the memory

gauge is off.

• The batteries are dead. ➜ Replace with new batteries.

• The battery power is low. ➜ Replace with new batteries. (Do not open

the battery compartment cover when the green light is blinking.)

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Appendix

The flash does not fire

• The flash is not fully opened. ➜ Use your finger to push the flash

housing all the way up before resuming use.

• The subject is well lit. ➜ Set the flash mode to Fill-in if you want the

flash to fire regardless of lighting conditions. The flash does not work

with shooting in the sequence, panorama, or movie picture modes.

Pictures already taken do not appear on the monitor

• The camera is in record mode. ➜ Close the lens barrier and press the

monitor button ( ) to turn on the monitor in playback mode.

• The SmartMedia card is empty. ➜ “NO PICTURE” appears on the

monitor. Take some pictures before displaying.

• The SmartMedia card is defective. ➜ Refer to the error chart.

• The camera is connected to a television. ➜ The monitor shuts down

when the camera is connected to a television.

The monitor is hard to see

• The brightness may be set incorrectly. ➜ Adjust the brightness.

• The camera is in direct sunlight. ➜ Block the sunlight or move to the

shade.

Editing, Protection, One-Frame Erase, All Erase Frames

or Card Formatting does not function

• A write-protect seal has been placed on the card. ➜ Remove the seal

from the card. Do not use the seal again.

The camera is connected to a computer and an error

message appears while data is being transferred

• The cable may be connected incorrectly. ➜ Connect the cable

correctly.

• The batteries are dead. ➜ Replace the batteries, or use the optional

AC adapter.

• The USB driver has not been installed correctly. ➜ Reinstall the USB

driver according by following the steps in the instructions.

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Picture Problems

The picture is out of focus

• The camera was jarred when the shutter button was pressed. ➜ Hold

the camera firmly and press the shutter button smoothly.

• The viewfinder AF target mark was not positioned on the subject. ➜

Position the autofocus frame on the subject, or use the focus lock.

• The lens is dirty. ➜ Clean the lens with a soft, dry cloth.

• The mode was not selected correctly. ➜ Shoot in the macro mode

where the subject is within the range of 0.2m (8″) to 0.8m (31″). For

greater distances, shoot in the standard mode.

• The shutter button was pressed while standing directly in front of the

camera when using the selftimer. ➜ When using the selftimer, press

the shutter button while looking into the viewfinder, not while standing

in front of the camera.

• The flash was needed to take a clear picture, but the camera was set

to No Flash. ➜ The shutter speed become slower and the exposure

time becomes longer, so use the tripod or hold the camera as steady

as possible to avoid camera movement.

• Quick Focus was used in the wrong focal range. ➜ Use the correct

Quick Focus setting for the distance you’re shooting at.

The picture is too bright

• The flash is set to fill-in flash mode. ➜ Set the flash a different mode.

• The subject being shot is excessively bright. ➜ Use the exposure

compensation feature, or change the angle of the camera.

The picture is too dark

• The flash was blocked by a finger. ➜ Hold the camera correctly,

keeping your fingers away from the flash.

• The subject was out of the working range of the flash. ➜ Shoot within

the flash working range.

• The flash mode is set to No Flash despite that lighting conditions

require a flash. ➜ Change the flash mode setting to one appropriate

for the surrounding lighting conditions.

• The subject was too small or was backlit. ➜ Set the flash to fill-in

mode, or use the spot metering mode.

• The picture was taken in the sequence mode. ➜ Pictures will appear

dark in the sequence mode because of the fast shutter speed,

especially in dim light.

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Troubleshooting (continued)

The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural

• The lighting affected the picture. ➜ Set the flash to fill-in mode.

• The subject is mostly dark. ➜ Use flash or increase exposure

compensation +.

• The white balance setting is incorrect. ➜ Set the white balance to suit

lighting conditions.

The picture has obscured edge(s)

• The lens was partly blocked by a finger or the strap. ➜ Hold the

camera correctly, keeping your fingers and the strap away from the

lens.

• The shooting distance was too close. ➜ Use the monitor.

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Error Codes

The monitor displays error codes to alert you to various problems.

Warning

Monitor Display

Error Remedy

NO CARD

CARD FULL

WRITE PROTECT

CARD ERROR

There is no card in the

camera.

The card is full.

The camera cannot enter

picture, erase or card-

format mode.

You are unable to shoot,

playback, or erase

pictures with this card.

Wipe the contact area of

the card (the gold-colored

area) with a clean, soft, dry

cloth and insert the card

again. If the error occurs

again, it means that the

card cannot be used.

Remove the write-protect

seal before taking any

pictures.

Insert the card.

Replace the card, erase

unwanted pictures, or

transfer the data to a

computer and erase all the

data to free up space on

the card.

The card is not inserted

correctly.

Remove and reinsert the

card.

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Using the Camera with Optional

Equipment

This camera can be used with the following optional equipment:

Appendix

Printer (P-400/P-200/P-330N(E))

SmartMedia

FlashPath

MO drive

Computer

AC adapter

Camera

PC card adapter

SmartMedia

reader/writer

As of March 2001

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Optional Items

• Photo Printers For Olympus Digital Cameras (P-400/P-200/P-330N

(E))

• AC Adapter

• Standard SmartMedia Card (8/16/32/64/128MB)

• FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter

• PC Card Adapter

• NiMH Batteries

• NiMH Battery Charger Set

• USB SmartMedia Reader/Writer

As of March 2001

Visit the Olympus web site for the latest information on optional items.

http://www.olympus.com

Compatibility of the Still Picture

Data

Notes about playback

Pictures taken with this camera and recorded on a card can be played

back on another Olympus digital camera. However, there are some

limitations depending on the playback camera:

• Still pictures larger than the maximum picture size available on the

playback camera may be displayed as thumbnails.

• Pictures played back on a camera with a different picture aspect ratio

will have black frames.

• Pictures taken in the TIFF mode may not be played back. In some

cases, incompatible picture sizes may prevent playback. These

limitations also apply to printing out pictures via a camera that prints

out directly to a printer.

• Movie playback time may be limited, depending on the size of the

buffer memory in the playback camera. Movies that exceed the

maximum playing time cannot be played back.

• Movie playback is not possible if the playback camera is not equipped

with the same movie picture quality settings (resolution, shooting

speed fps).

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Specifications

Product type: Digital Camera Image Recording System for

shooting and playing back photo images.

Still pictures: Digital recording, JPEG, TIFF non-compression

DCF compliant/DPOF compliant

Movie pictures: QuickTime Motion JPEG compliant

Recording medium: 3V (3.3V) SmartMedia card

4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB

No. of storable still 1 shot (TIFF Mode/1600

× 1200 pixels)

pictures (8MB card): Approx. 5 shots (SHQ Mode)

Approx. 16 shots (HQ Mode)

Approx. 32 shots (

SQ-HIGH Mode/640

480 pixels

)

Approx. 82 shots (SQ Mode/640

× 480 pixels)

Erase: One-Frame Erase, Erase All Frames

Image pickup element: 1/2.7 inch CCD solid-state image pickup

2,110,000 pixels (gross)

Resolution (number of pixels)

: 640 × 480 pixels ~ 1600 × 1200 pixels (still picture)

White balance: Full auto TTL, Preset (daylight, overcast, tungsten

light, fluorescent light)

Lens: Olympus lens 5.4 ~ 16.2mm,

F2.8 ~ 4.4, 8 elements in 6 groups (equivalent to

35 ~ 105mm lens on a 35mm camera)

Photometric system: Digital ESP metering system, Spot metering

system

Exposure control: Program auto exposure

Aperture*: W: F2.8, F5.6

T: F4.4, F8.6

Shutter*: 1/2 ~ 1/1000 sec.

(used with mechanical shutter)

*Manual setting of shutter speed is not supported

Shooting range: 0.8m (31″) ~ ∞ (in standard mode)

0.2m (8″) ~ 0.8m (31″) (in macro mode)

Viewfinder: Optical real image viewfinder (with AF target

mark), monitor

Monitor: 1.8 inch TFT color LCD

No. of pixels: Approx. 61,000

On-screen display: Date/time, frame number, write-protect, picture

mode, battery check, file number display, print

reserve, menu, etc.

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Battery charging time for flash:

Approx. 8 sec. or less (at room temperature with

new batteries)

Flash working range: W: Approx. 0.2m (8″) ~ 4m (13ft)

T: Approx. 0.2m (8″) ~ 2.6m (8.5ft)

Flash modes: Auto-Flash (automatic flash activation in low light

and backlight), Red-eye Reduction Flash, Off (no

flash), Fill-In Flash, Night Scene Flash, Night

Scene Flash + Red-eye Reduction Flash

Autofocus: TTL system autofocus

Exposure compensation: Exposure compensation system

Focusing range: 0.2m (8″) ~ ∞

Selftimer: 12 sec. delay

External connectors: DC-IN jack,

USB connector,

Video OUT jack

Date and time: Recorded in picture data

Automatic calendar system:

Up to year 2031

Calendar power supply: Backup by capacitor

Usage environment: Temperature: 0 ~ 40°C (32 ~ 104°F) (in use) /

–20 ~ 60°C (–4 ~ 140°F) (in storage)

Humidity: 30 ~ 90% (in use) / 10 ~ 90% (in

storage)

Power supply: This camera uses either four AA (R6) alkaline,

NiMH, lithium or NiCd batteries. Two CR-V3

lithium battery packs are also available. Do not

use zinc-carbon (manganese) batteries in this

camera.

Exclusive AC adapter (optional)

Dimensions (excluding the raised portion):

117.5mm (4.6″) (W) x 49.5mm (1.9″) (H) x 66.0mm

(2.6″) (D)

Weight: 240g (8.5oz) (excluding batteries/SmartMedia

card)

Specifications are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the

part of the manufacturer.

Glossary of Terms

148

Aperture

This is a mechanism for adjusting the

amount of light that passes through the

lens. Lower values allow more light to

pass, while higher values lessen the

amount of light.

Backlight

A light source that is behind the

subject.

CCD (Charge-coupled Device)

A pickup element that converts light

passing through the lens into electrical

signals. On this camera, light is picked

up at 2.11 million points and converted

to RGB signals to build a single image.

Contrast Detection Auto-Focus

This is a method used to measure the

distance to the subject. The camera

determines whether the image is

focused by detecting the level of

contrast in the subject.

Conventional Photograph

This refers to the system of recording

images using silver halide. (This is the

method for recording images on film in

conventional, non-digital photography.)

This system is in contrast to still video

and digital photography.

DCF (Design rule for Camera File

system)

A standard formulated for image files

by the Japanese Electronic Industry

Development Association (JEIDA).

Digital ESP (Electro-Selective

Pattern) light metering

A light metering method that

determines the exposure by metering

and calculating the light levels in the

center and around the periphery of the

image separately.

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

A format used for recording automatic

print settings for digital cameras. By

recording which images are to be

printed the user can automatically have

the desired images printed by a printer

or print lab that supports the DPOF

format.

Eclipsing (Vignetting)

This refers to the situation where there

is an object that obscures part of the

field of view so that part of the subject

is not photographed. Vignetting also

refers to the situation where the image

seen through the viewfinder does not

exactly match the image shot through

the objective lens so that the

photographed image includes objects

not seen through the viewfinder.

Vignetting can also occur when the

incorrect lens hood is used and

shadowing appears in the corners of

the image.

EV (Exposure Value)

An exposure measurement system in

which the exposure for an aperture of

F1and a shutter speed of 1 second is

taken as EV0. The EV value then

increases by 1 each time the aperture

increases by one F stop or the shutter

speed increases by one increment. EV

can also be used to indicate brightness

and ISO settings.

Exposure

The amount of light used to capture an

image. The exposure is determined by

the time for which the shutter is open

(shutter speed) and the amount of light

that passes through the lens

(aperture).

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ISO

A method for indicating film speed laid

down by the International Organization

for Standardization (ISO) (e.g.

“ISO100”). Higher ISO values indicate

greater sensitivity to light so that

images can be exposed even in low-

light conditions.

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts

Group)

A compression format for color still

images. Photographs (images) shot

using this camera are recorded onto

the SmartMedia card in JPEG format

when the Record mode is set to SHQ,

HQ or SQ. By downloading these

images to a personal computer, users

can edit them using graphics

application software or view the images

using an Internet web browser.

NTSC (National Television Standards

Committee)

Originally the name of a US committee

responsible for setting a standard for

television broadcast transmission, now

known more as the video signal

standard it developed. The NTSC

standard is used mainly in North

America and Japan.

PAL (Phase Alternate Line)

Video signal standard used in most

western European countries. Not

compatible with the NTSC standard.

Pixels

A pixels the smallest unit (dot) used to

make up an image. Large size clear

printed images require large number of

pixels.

TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color

Monitor

A color Monitor constructed using thin-

film technology.

TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)

A format used for saving black and white

and color image data. TIFF image files

can be handled by software programs for

scanners and graphics applications.

TTL (Through-The-Lens) System

An exposure adjustment mechanism in

which a light receptor built into the

camera directly measures the light

passing through the lens.

Appendix

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AC adapter ................................. 16

All Erase Frames .............. 115, 139

Auto-Flash .................................. 66

Automatic Playback .................. 106

Backlighting,

backlit ................. 66, 67, 74, 140

Battery(-ies) ................... 7, 20, 136

Beep Sound ............................... 99

BLACK & WHITE ...................... 114

CAMEDIA Master ....... 82, 128, 130

Card ....... 10, 47, 82, 115, 116, 134

Clear Settings ............................. 98

Close-ups ................................... 41

Computer ............... 90, 91, 97, 120

Contrast ...................................... 91

Digital ESP ................................. 74

Digital Zoom ............................... 80

Diopter adjustment ..................... 15

DPOF ................................. 47, 109

Edit ........................................... 114

Error Codes ........................ 19, 142

Exposure Compensation ............ 76

ESP ............................................ 74

File Naming ................................ 95

File No. ....................................... 95

Fill-in Flash ................................. 67

Flash ..................... 26, 30, 64, 136,

138, 139, 140

Fluorescent lightning .................. 67

Focus ........................... 50, 52, 140

Focus Lock ................................. 52

Folder No. ................................... 95

Formatting ................................ 116

Frame number

(Frame No.) ............................ 38

Full-press .................................... 26

Half-press ................................... 25

Image Information Display ....... 113

Image Protection (protected

images, write-protected,

Protection) ..... 44, 115, 116, 139

Index-display

(Index Display) ............... 39, 118

Initialize ............................ 116, 139

ISO Sensitibity Level .................. 78

Macro mode ............................... 55

Memory gauge ............. 28, 60, 138

Monitor ....... 4, 24, 28, 36, 100, 139

Monitor Adjustment .................. 100

Movie pictures ............ 60, 107, 120

Night Scenes .............................. 68

Night Scenes

+ Red-eye Reduction ............. 68

No flash ...................................... 67

Number of storable pictures ....... 21

Index

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Appendix

One-Frame Erase ............... 45, 139

Optical Zoom .............................. 31

Panorama

(panoramic pictures) .............. 82

Playback Menu ......................... 102

Print Reserve ........................... 109

Printing ............................... 47, 109

Quick Focus ....................... 53, 140

Record mode ........... 21, 58, 62, 87

Rec View .................................... 93

Red-eye Reduction ..................... 66

Remaining

second count ............. 21, 60, 61

RESIZE .................................... 114

Resolution ................. 5, 21, 62, 87,

113, 114, 145

Rotated Playback ..................... 112

Selftimer ............................. 59, 140

Sequence ................................... 57

SEPIA ....................................... 114

Shaded by a tree ........................ 67

Sharpness .................................. 90

Shooting Menu ........................... 70

Shooting Movies ....................... 107

SmartMedia ................................ 11

Spot Metering Mode ................... 74

Telephoto ................. 30, 31, 55, 80

Warning Sound(s) ...................... 99

White Balance .................... 85, 141

Wide angle

(wide-angle) ............... 30, 31, 55

Zoom .............................. 30, 31, 80

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