DIGITAL CAMERA
C-50 ZOOM
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you
start to use your new camera, please read these instructions
carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to
your camera before taking important photographs.
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real versions.
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Model Number : C-50 ZOOM
Trade Name : OLYMPUS
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Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York
11747-3157 U.S.A.
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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.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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requirements for safety, health, environment and customer
protection. “CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.
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Contents ..........................................................................P. 4
Names of parts ................................................................P. 8
Monitor indications..........................................................P. 10
How to use this manual ..................................................P. 14
Chapter 1
Getting started P. 15
Chapter 2
Using the menus P. 24
Chapter 3
Shooting basics P. 31
Chapter 4
Advanced shooting P. 54
Chapter 5
Adjusting image quality and exposure P. 70
Chapter 6
Playback P. 79
Chapter 7
Useful functions P. 93
Chapter 8
Print setting P. 104
Chapter 9
Miscellaneous P. 108
Using the menus 24
What are the menus? ............................................24
An example of how to use the menus ..................25
Shortcut menus (shooting/playback)......................27
MODE MENU (shooting) ........................................28
MODE MENU (playback) ........................................30
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Chapter 2
Contents
Names of parts ............................................................8
Monitor indications ....................................................10
Memory gauge ........................................................................13
Battery check............................................................................13
How to use this manual ..............................................14
Chapter 1
Shooting basics 31
Shooting modes ....................................................31
Holding the camera ..............................................34
How to press the shutter button ............................35
Focusing ................................................................35
Auto focus ........................................................................35
When Auto focus does not work
(Subjects that are difficult to focus on) ................................36
Chapter 3
Getting started 15
Attaching the strap ................................................15
Battery/Card basics ..............................................16
Battery basics ....................................................................16
Card basics .................................................................... 16
Loading/Unloading the battery/card ................................17
Using an optional AC adapter ............................................19
Power on/off ........................................................20
Card check ...................................................................... 21
Date/time setting ..................................................22
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Focus lock (Focusing on subjects that are
not in the center of the frame) ................................................37
Taking still pictures ................................................38
Taking pictures while looking through the viewfinder ............38
Taking pictures while viewing the monitor ............................39
Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor ..............................40
Aperture setting (Aperture priority shooting) ........................41
Shutter speed setting (Shutter priority shooting) ....................42
Aperture & Shutter speed setting (Manual shooting) ..............43
Movie recording ..................................................44
Zoom (Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting) ................46
Digital zoom ......................................................................46
Flash shooting ......................................................48
Using the flash ..................................................................50
Flash intensity control ....................................................53
Chapter 3
Contents
Advanced shooting 54
Spot metering (Selecting the metering area) ....54
Macro mode shooting
(Taking close-up pictures) ................................55
Self-timer shooting ..........................................56
Remote control shooting ....................................57
Sequential shooting ..............................................59
Sequential shooting & AF Sequential shooting ........59
Auto bracketing (Shooting pictures sequentially with a
different exposure for each frame) BKT ..........................60
My Mode setting....................................................63
Panorama shooting ..............................................66
Taking two-in-one pictures ..........................68
2 IN 1
Chapter 4
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Adjusting image quality and exposure 70
Record mode ........................................................70
Selecting still picture record modes ......................................72
Selecting movie record modes ............................................72
ISO sensitivity ......................................................74
Exposure compensation ........................................76
White balance ......................................................77
Sharpness ............................................................78
Contrast ................................................................78
Playback 79
Playing back still pictures ......................................79
Single-frame playback........................................................79
Quick View........................................................................79
Slide-show ..................................................................80
Close-up playback ........................................................81
Index display ................................................................82
Picture rotation ..............................................................83
Playing back movies (MOVIE PLAY) ......................84
INDEX ..............................................................................86
Protect ............................................................87
Erasing pictures ............................................88
Single-frame erase ............................................................88
All-frame erase ................................................................89
Editing still pictures ..............................................90
Creating black & white or sepia-toned pictures ....................90
Resizing pictures ..........................................................91
Playback on a TV ..................................................92
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Contents
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Contents
Useful functions 93
All reset (Saving the camera’s settings) ................93
Shortcut ................................................................94
Information display INFO ......................................97
Formatting cards ..............................................98
Monitor brightness adjustment ........................99
Turning off the beep sound ..............................99
Rec View ............................................................100
Sleep timer ..........................................................101
Video output selection ........................................101
File name ............................................................102
Pixel Mapping ....................................................103
Chapter 7
Miscellaneous 108
Troubleshooting ..................................................108
User maintenance................................................115
Error codes ..........................................................116
Menu maps ........................................................118
Menu functions & factory default settings ............121
Modes & Shooting functions ................................122
Specifications ......................................................125
Glossary of terms ................................................127
Index ..................................................................130
Chapter 9
Print setting 104
How to print pictures ..........................................104
Applying print reserve to a card ..........................106
Chapter 8
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Names of parts
Zoom lever (W/T)/( / ) (P.46, 81, 82)
Shutter button (P. 35)
Self-timer/Remote control lamp (P. 56, 57)
Remote
control
receiver
(P. 57)
Lens barrier
Strap eyelet
(P. 15)
Lens
VIDEO OUT jack (P. 92)
Connector cover
USB connector
DC-IN jack* (P. 19)
* Remove the cover before
connecting the AC adapter.
Battery/Card compartment
cover (P. 17)
Tripod socket
Flash (P. 48)
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Names of parts
AF target
mark (P. 35)
Orange lamp (P. 35, 50)
Green lamp (P. 35)
Macro/Spot button ( )
(P. 54, 55)
Protect button ( ) (P. 87)
Flash mode button ( ) (P. 50)
Erase button ( ) (P. 88)
Viewfinder (P. 35)
Arrow pad (
ÑñÉí)
Card access lamp (P. 35)
Monitor
OK/Menu button ( )
Monitor button
(Quick View/ ) (P. 79)
Mode dial (P. 31)
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Monitor indications
Indications during shooting
Indications during still picture playback
Indications during movie playback
When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ON
When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ON
When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ON
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Items Indications Ref. page
1 Shooting mode , P, A, S, M, P. 31
, , , , , ,
2 Aperture value F2.8 – F8.0 P. 41, 43
3 Shutter speed 8 – 1/1000 P. 42, 43
4 Exposure compensation –2.0 – +2.0 P. 76
Exposure variance –3.0 – +3.0 P. 43
5 AF target mark –
6 Number of storable 24 P. 39
still pictures/
Seconds remaining 24" P. 44
7 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P. 70
8 Memory gauge P. 13
9 Battery check P. 13
0 Self-timer/ P. 56
Remote control P. 57
! Drive mode , , BKT P. 59
@ White balance , , , P. 77
# ISO ISO80, ISO160, ISO320 P. 74
$ Green lamp O–
% Flash stand-by mark P. 50, 52
^ Flash mode , , ,
SLOW
, P. 50
SLOW
& Spot metering/ , , P. 54, 55
Macro mode
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Monitor indications
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Items Indications Ref. page
* Print reserve P. 106
( Number of prints x2 – x10 P. 106
) Protect P. 87
q Date ’02. 12. 24, ’03. 01. 12 P. 22
w Time 07:15, 12:30, 17:45 P. 22
e Frame number 20 –
r Pixel resolution 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200 P. 71
t Movie mark P. 84
y File number/ FILE:100 – 0020 –
Recording time 0"/15" (during movie playback)
Monitor indications
Total recording
time
0" / 15"
Playing time
● The monitor indications differ depending on the camera’s settings.
● You can select the amount of information displayed on the monitor (P. 97).
Note
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Monitor indications
If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication changes as
follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera is in use.
Battery check
Lights
(green)
Ready for shooting.
Lights
(red)
Remaining power level: low. If
you plan to use the camera
for a long time, charge the
battery soon.
No indication
(The green lamp and
orange lamp next to the
viewfinder blink.)
Remaining power level:
exhausted. Replace with a
charged battery.
Memory gauge
The memory gauge lights when you take a picture. When the gauge is lit, the
camera is storing a picture on the card (xD-Picture Card). The memory gauge
indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. When
the memory gauge is full, wait until the light goes out before you take any
more shots.
When taking still pictures
Before shooting
(Gauge is off)
Shoot
Wait
When recording movies
During shooting (Gauge lit)
● Shooting is not possible until the light goes out completely.
● Movie recording finishes automatically when the memory
gauge is fully lit.
Shoot
If you continue shooting
Wait
Before shooting
(Gauge is off)
If you continue shooting
During shooting (Gauge lit)
Chapter 3
Taking still pictures
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CAMERA T P/A/S/M T S. Press . Press
again to cancel the menu.
2
Set the shutter speed.
To set a faster shutter speed, press Ñ.
To set a slower shutter speed, press ñ.
Available
modes
Shutter speed setting (Shutter priority shooting)
button
Ññbuttons
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How to use this manual
Chapter 7
Information display
Lets you select the amount of shooting information displayed in the shooting
or playback mode. Shooting information is displayed for approximately 3
seconds, then the monitor returns to the regular display. For details on each
piece of information displayed, see page 10.
Available
modes
:
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T INFO T ON or OFF.
Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
:
Press to display the top menu. Press
É to turn INFO on.
● To turn INFO off in the playback mode, press again to bring up the top
menu and press
É.
INFO
Ñ, ñ, É and í used in instructions correspond to the
buttons on the arrow pad as shown.
Step through the menus in the order of the arrows (P. 25).
Set the camera to any of the modes shown.
If a button is shown in gray, press it as part of the step.
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1
Thread the end (small loop) of the
strap through the strap eyelet.
2
Thread the rest of the strap
through the small loop that you
threaded through the eyelet.
3
Pull on the strap to make sure it
is securely fastened.
Attaching the strap
● Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as the strap can easily
catch on stray objects, causing serious damage.
● Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off. If
the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off the strap, Olympus
is not responsible for any damages.
Note
Chapter 1
Getting started
Strap eyelet
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Battery/Card basics
Chapter 1
This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery
(LI-10B). This battery is dedicated to this camera
and other batteries do not work. The battery is not
fully charged when the camera is purchased. Fully
charge the battery on the specified charger (LI-
10C) before first use. Do not use any other
chargers. For details, read the charger’s
instructions (provided).
Lithium ion battery
Charger
To the AC input connector
AC cable
AC wall outlet
Battery basics
Card basics
This camera uses an xD-Picture Card to record pictures. This manual uses
the term “card” when referring to an xD-Picture Card. Images recorded and
stored on an xD-Picture Card can easily be deleted, overwritten, and/or
edited on a computer.
Index area
Write the card’s contents here.
● This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was
formatted on another device (such as a computer). Before use, be sure to
format the card on this camera (P. 98).
Note
64
MB
Compatible xD-Picture Card: xD-Picture Card (16 - 128 MB)
Contact area
The camera reads the card
here. Do not touch.
1
Make sure the camera is turned off:
● The lens barrier is closed.
● The monitor is turned off.
● The green lamp is off.
2
Slide the battery/card compartment cover
in the direction of the arrow
A and open it
in the direction of the arrow
B.
3
Loading the battery
Insert the battery in the correct direction in
the battery/card compartment.
● Make sure the knob is locked securely. If the
knob is not locked, the battery may pop out
when opening the battery/card compartment
cover.
Unloading the battery
Slide the knob in the direction of the arrow.
The battery pops out. Remove it.
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Chapter 1
Battery/Card basics
Lens barrier
Monitor
Loading/Unloading the battery/card
Knob
Green lamp
A
B
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Chapter 1
Battery/Card basics
Loading the card
Face the card the correct way and insert it
into the battery/card compartment.
● Insert the card while keeping it straight.
● Inserting the card the wrong way or at an
angle, could damage the contact area or
cause the card to jam.
● If the card is not inserted all the way, data
may not be written to the card.
Unloading the card
Push the card slowly toward the inside of
the card slot with your finger until it stops.
Continue to hold the card so that it does
not forcibly eject, then remove the card
from the slot by pulling it straight out.
4
Close the battery/card compartment cover
in the direction of the arrow
C, then slide it
in the direction of the arrow
D.
● If the battery is removed within 3 seconds after the power is turned off, the
settings saved in the mode may be canceled.
● If the battery is removed from the camera for about 1 hour, some settings
may return to the factory default settings even when ALL RESET is set to
OFF.
● Never open the battery/card compartment cover or disconnect the optional
AC adapter while the camera is in use or the camera is communicating with
a computer. Doing so could destr
oy all data on the card.
● Destroyed data cannot be restored.
● The card may eject forcible if you take your finger off the card immediately
after pushing it.
Note
D
C
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Chapter 1
Battery/Card basics
● Before using the AC adapter, remove the battery from the camera.
● When connecting the AC adapter to the camera’s DC-IN jack, be careful not to
catch the plug on the jack’s cover.
● If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a computer,
image data may be corrupted. It is recommended that you use the optional AC
adapter when transferring images to a computer. Do not disconnect or connect
the AC adapter while the camera is communicating with the computer.
● Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below.
This could reduce the number of pictures that can be taken.
•When the monitor is turned on.
•Repeated auto-focus by pressing the shutter button halfway.
•Repeated power zoom adjustments.
•When communicating with a computer.
● Do not remove or load the battery and/or do not disconnect or connect the
AC adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so could damage the
camera’s settings or functions.
● Carefully read the “Safety Precautions” included in the package before use.
Note
In addition to the provided battery, an optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand D-
7AC AC adapter can be used.
An AC adapter is useful when performing time-consuming tasks such as
downloading images to a computer. Use an AC adapter designed to operate
on the AC voltage in the region the camera is being used. Consult your
nearest Olympus dealer or service center for details.
Power plug
AC adapter
AC wall outlet
DC-IN jack
Connection
cord plug
Using an optional AC adapter
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Chapter 1
Power on/off
Turning the camera off
Close the lens barrier.
Turning the camera on
Open the lens barrier.
Shooting mode
Power on: Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
Power off: Partly close the lens barrier to turn the camera off (about halfway
across the lens). Wait until the lens is fully retracted. Close the
lens barrier all the way. The camera turns off.
Playback mode
Power on: Press with the lens barrier closed. The camera turns on in the
playback mode (the monitor turns on).
Power off: Press . The camera turns off (the monitor turns off).
● The camera automatically enters the sleep mode to save power when the
power is left on and no operations are performed. The camera activates
again as soon as you touch any button. Sleep time interval can be set
(P. 101).
● When closing the lens barrier, do not push the lens barrier against the lens.
Forcing the lens barrier may damage the camera body or cause a
malfunction.
Note
Turning the camera off
Turning the camera on
Press the button.
Press the button.
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Chapter 1
Power on/off
When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically.
Indications TIPS
There is no card in the camera or the card
is not locked into place.
T Insert a card. If a card is already inserted,
remove it and insert it again.
There is a problem with the card.
T Format the card, if this does not correct
the problem use a different card.
The card cannot be recognized with this
camera system.
T Format the card.
● Formatting erases all data saved on the
card.
1 Press ñ to select FORMAT, then
press .
● The FORMAT screen appears.
2 Press Ñ to select YES, then press
to start formatting.
● When formatting is complete, the
camera is ready for shooting.
FORMAT
YES
NONO
CAUTION ERASING ALL
Card check
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Chapter 1
1
Set the mode dial to , then open the
lens barrier.
● The camera turns on and the lens extends.
● If the lens does not extend, the lens barrier
is not fully open.
2
Press .
● The monitor turns on automatically and the
top menu appears.
3
Press ñ on the arrow pad to select .
4
When is selected on the screen, press
Ññ to select the date format.
● Select any one of the following formats:
D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year)
M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year)
Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day)
● The following instructions show the
procedure used when the date and time
settings are set to Y-M-D.
CARD SETUP
Date/time setting
Set the date/time. Because the date and time are saved with the recorded
pictures, be sure to set them correctly.
screen
SELECT
SET
GO
Available
modes
Examples of settings available in the mode.
Mode dial
Arrow pad
button
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Chapter 1
Date/time setting
5
Press í to move to the year setting.
6
Press Ññ to set the year. When the year is
set, press
í to move to the month setting.
● Repeat this procedure until the date and
time are completely set.
● To move back to the previous setting, press
É.
● The camera can only display the time in
“number of hours”, or what is commonly
known as military time. Consequently, 2 p.m.
would be 14:00 hours, or 12:00 hours + 2:00
hours =14:00 hours.
● The first two digits of the year cannot be
changed.
7
Press .
● For a more accurate setting, press when
the clock hits 00 seconds. The clock starts
when you press the button.
8
To turn the camera off, close the lens
barrier.
SELECT
SET
GO
SELECT
SET
GO
● The current settings remain the same even when the power is turned off,
unless they are readjusted.
● The date setting will be canceled if the camera is left with no battery for
approximately 1 hour. If this happens, you will need to set the date again.
Note
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What are the menus?
When you turn on the camera and press the button, the menu that appears
on the monitor is called “the top menu”. Many functions of this camera are
accessed using the menus. This chapter explains how the camera’s menus
work, using examples of menus displayed in the mode. The top menu
varies depending on the mode.
WB
MODE MENU
PICTURE
CAM
SET
CARD
WB
CONTRASTCONTRAST
SHARPNESS
HQ
SQ1
SQ2
TIFF
SHQ
PICSET
CARD
ISO
P/A/S/M
P
CAMERA
DRIVE
OFF
AUTO
Shortcut menus MODE MENU
● Take you directly to the setting
screens.
● The shortcut menu items can be
replaced with other functions
(P. 94).
Top menu
● Press the arrow pad to display the
shortcut menus or MODE MENU.
● Lets you set various functions
such as the white balance, etc.
● Categorizes the settings into 4
tabs according to function.
● Select the CAMERA, PICTURE,
CARD or SETUP tab by
pressing
Ññ. The menu for the
selected tab menu appears.
Tab
Chapter 2
Using the menus
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Chapter 2
An example of how to use the menus
1
Press to display the top
menu. Press
í.
2
Press Ññ to select a tab and
press
í.
WB
MODE MENU
PICTURE
CAM
SET
CARD
AUTO
HQ
NORMALNORMAL
NORMALNORMAL
WB
CONTRASTCONTRAST
SHARPNESS
PICSET
CARD
ISO
P/A/S/M
P
CAMERA
DRIVE
OFF
AUTO
CAM
SET
PIC
CARD SETUPCARD SETUP
CARD
SETUP
CAM
CARD
PIC
OFF
ON
REC VIEW
ALL RESET
INFOINFO
ON
ON
MY MODE SETUPMY MODE SETUP
top menu
CAM: CAMERA tab
Functions for shooting: selecting
drive modes, using digital zoom,
etc.
PIC: PICTURE tab
Functions for adjusting images:
selecting record modes, adjusting
white balance, etc.
CARD: CARD tab
Card functions, such as
formatting.
SET: SETUP tab
Functions for changing camera
settings: date and time, shortcut
settings, etc.
CAMERA tab
PICTURE tab
CARD tab
SETUP tab
Pressing É
returns to the
tab selection.
¥
˙
¥
˙
¥
˙
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Chapter 2
An example of how to use the menus
3
Press Ññ to select an item
and press
í.
4
Press Ññ to select the setting.
Press to save the setting.
● To go back to shooting, press
again.
SETUP
CAM
CARD
PIC
ONON
ALL RESET
OFF
REC VIEW
INFOINFO
ON
ON
MY MODE SETUPMY MODE SETUP
SETUP
CAM
CARD
PIC
ONON
ONON
ALL RESET
OFF
REC VIEW
INFOINFO
ON
MY MODE SETUPMY MODE SETUP
SETUP
CAM
CARD
PIC
OFF
ON
REC VIEW
ALL RESET
INFOINFO
MY MODE SETUPMY MODE SETUP
SETUP
CAM
CARD
PIC
OFF
ON
REC VIEW
ALL RESET
INFOINFO
MY MODE SETUPMY MODE SETUP
¥
˙
¥
˙
The green frame moves to
the selected item.
Pressing
É or
returns to the
item selection.
● Some menu items may not be available depending on the camera settings
or status. Unavailable menu items cannot be selected.
● If you press the shutter button to take a picture while the menu is displayed,
you will take pictures with the currently selected settings.
● If you want to save the settings after the camera is turned off, set All Reset
to OFF (P. 93).
Note
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Chapter 2
Shortcut menus (shooting/playback)
CARD SETUP
top menu
DIGITAL ZOOM
MODE MENU
WB
MODE MENU
WB
MODE MENU
DIGITAL ZOOM
MODE MENU
INFO
top menu
(for still pictures)
MODE MENU
MOVIE PLAY
INFO
top menu
(for movies)
Selects self-timer shooting or remote control P. 56,
shooting. 57
Sets the date and time. P. 22
DIGITAL Digitally increases the optical zoom range to P. 46
ZOOM a maximum of approximately 12x.
Sets the record mode. P. 70
CARD SETUP Formats the card. P. 98
WB Sets the appropriate white balance according P. 77
to the light source.
Runs through all saved pictures one after P. 80
another.
MOVIE Plays back movies. You can also make P. 84
PLAY indexes of still-shots from movies.
INFO Changes the amount of information P. 97
displayed on the monitor.
Stores printing information required for DPOF P. 106
printers.
, , , , or
top menu
or top menu
top menu
Shooting mode
Playback mode
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Chapter 2
MODE MENU (shooting)
CAMERA tab
PICSET
CARD
ISO
P/A/S/M
P
CAMERA
DRIVE
OFF
AUTO
In the shooting mode, the MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press Ññ to select a
tab and display the associated menu items. Since the camera functions
automatically in the mode, the MODE MENU is not available.
Selects self-timer shooting or remote control P. 56,
shooting. 57
DRIVE Selects a mode from (single-frame P. 59
shooting), (sequential shooting),
(AF sequential shooting) or BKT
(auto bracketing).
ISO Selects ISO sensitivity. P. 74
P/A/S/M Exposure mode can be selected from P. 33
P ( Program auto), A (Aperture priority auto),
S (Shutter priority auto), or M (Manual mode).
Adjusts the flash intensity. P. 53
DIGITAL ZOOM Digitally increases the optical zoom range to P. 46
a maximum of approximately 12x.
PANORAMA Allows panorama pictures to be taken with P. 66
Olympus CAMEDIA-brand card.
2 IN 1 Combines two pictures taken in succession P. 68
and stores them as a single picture.
PICTURE tab
Sets the record mode resolution. P. 70
WB Sets the appropriate white balance according P. 77
to the light source.
SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness of images. P. 78
CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of images. P. 78
CAMERA tab
CARD tab
SETUP tab
PICTURE tab
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MODE MENU (shooting)
CARD tab
CARD SETUP Formats the card. P. 98
SETUP tab
ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera P. 93
settings when you turn off the power.
INFO Changes the amount of information displayed P. 97
on the monitor.
Turns off the beep sound (used for warnings, P. 99
etc.).
REC VIEW Selects whether to display the image being P. 100
recorded onto the card.
MY MODE Saves settings you customized. P. 63
SETUP
SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. P. 101
FILE NAME Chooses how to name files and folders of P. 102
images to be saved.
PIXEL Checks the CCD and image processing P. 103
MAPPING circuit for errors.
Adjusts the monitor brightness. P. 99
Sets the date and time. P. 22
SHORT CUT Lets you assign frequently used functions as P. 94
shortcut menus on the top menu.
VIDEO OUT Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s P. 101
video signal type.
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MODE MENU (playback)
The menu items available in the MODE MENU during still picture playback
are different from those available during movie playback. Press
Ññ to select
a tab and display the associated functions.
CARD
SET
CARD SETUPCARD SETUP
EDIT
PLAY
SET
CARD
During movie playbackDuring still picture playback
EDIT tab
BLACK&WHITE Creates black and white pictures. P. 90
SEPIA Creates sepia-toned pictures. P. 90
Makes the file size smaller and saves it P. 91
as a new picture.
CARD tab
CARD SETUP Formats the card (FORMAT), or erases all P. 89,
images in the card (ALL ERASE). 98
SETUP tab
ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera P. 93
settings when you turn off the power.
Turns off the beep sound (used for warning, P. 99
etc.).
Adjusts the monitor brightness. P. 99
Sets the date and time. P. 22
Selects the number of frames in the index P. 82
display.
VIDEO OUT Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s P. 101
video signal type.
PLAY tab
Rotates recorded pictures 90 degrees P. 83
clockwise (+90°), or counter-clockwise (–90°)
and displays them.
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Shooting modes
Full-auto shooting
Easy to use automatic mode selecting the optimal exposure and focus for
general photography. In full Auto, special functions and controls such as
Flash intensity control or drive modes cannot be set by the user. This is the
simplest of all shooting modes.
Portrait shooting
Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person. This mode features
an in-focus subject against a blurred background. The camera automatically
sets the optimal shooting settings.
Landscape+Portrait shooting
Suitable for taking photos of both your subject and the background. The
picture is taken with the background as well as the subject in the foreground
in focus. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting settings.
Landscape+Scene shooting
Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. This
mode produces clear, sharp pictures with excellent detail, making it ideal for
shooting natural scenery. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting
settings.
Chapter 3
Shooting basics
Select the shooting mode that’s appropriate for the type of photograph or the
shooting conditions. Set the mode dial and shoot.
● Rotating the mode dial may return some settings to the factory default
settings even when ALL RESET is set to OFF.
Note
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Shooting modes
Night-Scene shooting
Suitable for shooting pictures of outdoor scenes in the evening or at night. For
example, if you take a picture of a street at night in other modes, the lack of
brightness will result in a dark picture with only the sparkle of lights such as
street lamps appearing. In the Night Scene shooting mode, the true
appearance of the street can be captured. The camera automatically selects
the optimal settings for this type of shooting condition. Since the shutter
speed is slow, make sure you stabilize the camera by using a tripod.
Sports shooting
Suitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring. The camera
automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.
Self Portrait shooting
Enables you to take a picture of yourself while
holding the camera. Point the lens towards you
and take a shot. The focus is locked on you
(shooter). The camera automatically selects the
optimal settings for this type of shooting condition.
Zooming is not possible in this mode.
Movie recording
Allows you to record movies. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed
automatically.
My Mode
Your favorite settings can be saved. Customized settings are activated in the
mode. Settings such as aperture value, zoom position, etc. can be
customized (P. 63).
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Shooting modes
Program/Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual
shooting
● P (Program shooting)
Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets.
●A (Aperture priority shooting)
Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed
automatically. By decreasing the aperture value (F-number), the camera will
focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with a blurred background.
Increasing the value will let the camera focus over a wider range in the
forward and backward directions, resulting in a picture in which both the
subject and the background are in focus (P. 41).
●S (Shutter priority shooting)
Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture
automatically. Set the shutter speed according to the subject and the type of
effect you want (P. 42).
Aperture (F-number) is decreased. Aperture (F-number) is increased.
Setting the shutter speed higher
lets you capture fast-moving action
without blur. The subject will be
clear and sharp, as if it is not
moving.
Setting the shutter speed lower
blurs a moving subject, giving
the impression of movement.
●M (Manual shooting)
Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. To check the
exposure, refer to the exposure differential. This mode gives you more
creative control, allowing you to make the settings you need to get the type of
picture you want, regardless of optimum exposure (P. 43).
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Holding the camera
Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your
sides to prevent camera movement. When shooting vertically, hold the
camera so that the flash is at the upper end.
Correct
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
Lens
Flash
Incorrect
Keep your fingers and the strap
away from the lens and flash.
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How to press the shutter button
1
Point the camera towards the subject.
Place the AF target mark on the subject.
Press the shutter button slowly and gently
(halfway).
● When the focus and exposure (brightness)
are locked, the green lamp next to the
viewfinder lights steadily.
2
Press the shutter button all the way (fully).
● Shooting starts and the card access lamp
blinks.
● mode: The camera starts recording a
movie and the orange lamp lights.
Viewfinder
AF target
mark
Green lamp
Card access lamp
Shutter button
Orange lamp
Focusing
When you place the AF target mark on a subject and press the shutter button
halfway, the green lamp lights up. This means that focusing has been
performed automatically.
If the green lamp blinks, focusing is not correct. If this happens, use Focus
lock (P. 37).
When you are too close to a subject, the green lamp blinks. If this happens,
try macro mode shooting (P. 55).
Auto focus
Half press
Full press
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Focusing
1 Subjects with low contrast 2 Subjects in excessively bright
light in the center of the frame
Under certain types of conditions auto focus may not work properly. If you run
into problems, try the procedure below.
Conditions
1, 2 and 5
Auto focus may not work properly. The green lamp may blink.
Conditions
3 and 4
Auto focus may not work properly even when the green lamp lights when you
press the shutter button down halfway.
When Auto focus does not work
(Subjects that are difficult to focus on)
3 Subjects at different distances 4 Fast-moving subjects
Position the AF target mark in the viewfinder on an object that is the same
distance from the camera as the subject, then half-press the shutter button to
lock focus, while keeping your finger half-pressed on the shutter button, frame
the picture you want to shoot, and then fully press the shutter button.
Hold the camera vertically, half-press
the shutter button and hold it down to
lock the focus. Re-position the camera
horizontally, compose the picture and
then fully press the shutter button to
take the picture
.
5 Subjects with no vertical lines
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Focusing
If the subject of your composition is not within the
AF target mark and focusing is not possible (as
illustrated to the right), try the following:
Focus lock (Focusing on subjects that are not in the
center of the frame)
1
Position the AF target mark over the
subject.
2
Press the shutter button halfway to lock
the focus.
● Focus and exposure are locked and the
green lamp lights up.
● If the green lamp blinks, focus and exposure
are not locked. Release your finger from the
shutter button and position your subject
again. Repeat step 2 until the green lamp
lights up without blinking.
3
Compose your picture (point the camera
towards the subject) while keeping the
shutter button pressed halfway.
4
Press the shutter button all the way.
Shutter button
AF target mark
Green lamp
Available
modes
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Taking still pictures
Taking pictures while looking through the viewfinder
1
Open the lens barrier.
2
Position your subject within the AF target
mark while looking through the viewfinder.
3
Take the picture (P. 35).
● The card access lamp blinks while pictures
are being stored on the card.
● Number of still pictures that can be stored on a 32 MB card:
HQ record mode (2560 x 1920): Approx. 26
SQ2 record mode (640 x 480 NORMAL): Approx. 199
Shutter button
Viewfinder
● Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If the button is
pressed hard, the camera may move and pictures may come out blurred.
● Recorded pictures will remain on the card if the camera is turned off or the
battery or card is replaced.
● Never open the battery/card compartment cover or disconnect the optional
AC adapter while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy
stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.
Note
Card access lamp
Available
modes
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HQ
HQ
Taking still pictures
Taking pictures while viewing the monitor
With the monitor, you can shoot while checking the picture area that the
camera actually records. It is also possible to check information such as
aperture or shutter speed, etc. on the monitor.
1
Open the lens barrier.
● The monitor turns on. If the monitor does not
turn on, press .
2
Position your subject within the AF target
mark while viewing the monitor.
3
Take the picture.
● The bottom of the memory gauge lights, the
card access lamp blinks, and the camera
begins storing pictures on the card.
Shutter button
button
Card access lamp
Number of storable still pictures
AF target mark
Memory gauge
Available
modes
● It is hard to see the image on the monitor screen.
T Use the viewfinder when shooting under bright light (such as direct
sunlight).
TAdjust the monitor brightness in (P. 99).
TIPS
● If you point the lens towards a bright subject, smear (lines like beams of
light) may appear on the monitor image. This does not affect recorded
images.
Note
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Taking still pictures
Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor
Take pictures with either the viewfinder and monitor (see below for
information on the advantages of each).
Viewfinder LCD Monitor
Advantage:
Camera movement does not occur
easily and subjects can be seen
clearly even in bright places. Little
battery power is used.
Advantage:
You can check the picture area that
the camera actually records.
● The camera records a wider area than the image in
the viewfinder.
● As you get closer to the subject, the actual image
recorded (striped area) becomes lower than the one
in the viewfinder (see left).
Viewfinder
Disadvantage:
When close to a subject, the image
in the viewfinder is a little different
from the picture that the camera
actually records.
Disadvantage:
Camera movement can occur easily
and subjects may be difficult to see
in bright/dark places. The monitor
uses more battery power than the
viewfinder.
Tips:
Use the viewfinder for general
snapshots (landscape pictures,
casual shots, etc.).
Tips:
Use the monitor when you need to
know the exact area the camera
records, or to shoot close-up
pictures of flowers, persons, etc.
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Taking still pictures
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CAMERA T P/A/S/M T A. Press . Press
again to cancel the menu.
2
Set the aperture value.
3
Take the picture.
The aperture value is displayed in green
The aperture you have set will provide optimum
exposure.
The aperture value is displayed in red
The aperture you have set is unsuitable for the
conditions.
appears: Press ñ to decrease the aperture
value.
appears: Press Ñ to increase the aperture
value.
To increase the aperture value (F-number),
press
Ñ.
To decrease the aperture value (F-number),
press
ñ.
Aperture value (F-number)
Zoom position Value
Wide (W) f2.8* – f8.0
Tele (T) f4.8* – f8.0
HQ
HQ
Available
modes
*Open-aperture (the widest aperture setting)
depends on the zoom position.
● When the flash is set to the auto-flash mode, the shutter speed is fixed at
1/30 second in the maximum wide-angle, or 1/100 second in the maximum
telephoto, and can never go slower.
Note
Aperture setting (Aperture priority shooting)
button
Ññbuttons
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Taking still pictures
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CAMERA T P/A/S/M T S. Press . Press
again to cancel the menu.
2
Set the shutter speed.
3
Take the picture.
The shutter speed is displayed in green
The shutter speed you have set will provide
optimum exposure.
The shutter speed is displayed in red
The shutter speed you have set is unsuitable
for the conditions.
appears: Press ñ to set the shutter speed
slower.
appears: Press Ñ to set the shutter speed
faster.
To set a faster shutter speed, press Ñ.
To set a slower shutter speed, press ñ.
Shutter speed
HQHQ
Shutter speed range: 1/2 - 1/1000 sec.
(For Slow synchronization [ SLOW] or Slow synchronization with red-eye
reduction [ SLOW] flash: 4 - 1/1000 sec.)
Available
modes
Shutter speed setting (Shutter priority shooting)
button
Ññbuttons
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Taking still pictures
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CAMERA T P/A/S/M T M. Press . Press
again to cancel the menu.
2
Set the aperture value and shutter speed.
3
Take the picture.
HQHQ
To set a faster shutter speed, press Ñ.
To set a slower shutter speed, press ñ.
To increase the
aperture value
(F-number), press
É.
To decrease the
aperture value
(F-number), press í.
Exposure variance
● The difference (ranging from –3.0 to +3.0)
between the exposure determined by the
currently selected aperture and shutter speed
and the exposure considered optimal by the
camera appears in the upper right-hand corner.
● When the exposure variance is set to less than
–3.0 or more than +3.0, the exposure variance
appears in red.
F-number: W T f2.8
*
- f8.0
T T f4.8
*
- f8.0
Shutter speed: 8 - 1/1000 sec.
Aperture value
(F-number)
Shutter speed
Exposure
variance
* Open-aperture (the widest aperture
setting) depends on the zoom position.
● To avoid camera movement, we recommend use of a tripod for any effect
which uses a slow shutter speed.
Note
Available
modes
Aperture & Shutter speed setting (Manual shooting)
ÑñÉíbuttons
button
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Movie recording
1
Point the camera towards a subject, and
place the subject on the AF target.
● The total possible recording time and the
mark are displayed on the monitor.
● Focus locks when the shutter button is
pressed halfway.
2
Press the shutter button all the way to start
recording.
● The number of seconds remaining appear.
● During movie recording, lights in red.
Seconds remaining
Available
modes
Total recording time
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Movie recording
3
Press the shutter button all the way to stop
recording.
● The card access lamp blinks and the camera
begins storing the movie on the card. You
cannot record another movie as long as the
card access lamp is blinking.
● When the card access lamp stops blinking,
the camera has finished writing the movie to
the card. If there is any space left on the
card, the number of seconds remaining is
displayed. You can start recording another
movie.
● If the displayed seconds remaining reach “0”,
shooting finishes automatically and the camera
starts writing the movie to the card.
Card access lamp
● During movie recording, the flash and optical zoom cannot be used. To use
zoom, set DIGITAL ZOOM to ON (P. 46).
● It takes longer to store movies than still pictures.
● You cannot record movies with sound.
Note
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Zoom (Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting)
Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting is possible at up to 3x magnification (optical
zoom limit, equivalent to 38 mm – 114 mm on a 35 mm film). By combining
the digital zoom with the optical zoom, zoom magnification can be extended
to a maximum of approximately 12x.
Zoom in on a subject (telephoto)
Press the zoom lever toward T to zoom in.
Shoot a wider view picture (wide-angle)
Press the zoom lever toward W to zoom
out.
1
:
In the top menu, select DIGITAL ZOOM T
ON. Press .
:
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CAMERA T DIGITAL ZOOM T ON. Press
.
● Press again to cancel the menu.
2
Press the zoom lever towards T.
● The zoom bar appears.
● When is pressed, the monitor turns off
and DIGITAL ZOOM becomes set to OFF. If
is pressed again, DIGITAL ZOOM
becomes set to ON.
Available
modes
Digital zoom
Zoom lever
button
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Zoom (Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting)
● Images captured with the digital zoom may appear pixelated or grainy.
● Camera movement is likely to happen at higher magnifications. Stabilize the
camera with a tripod, etc. to avoid camera movement.
Note
Digital zoom ON
The cursor
moves on the
zoom indicator
according to
the zoom
magnification.
Indicates digital zoom
Indicates optical zoom
HQHQ
Zoom area
Factory default setting: OFF
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Flash shooting
You can select a flash mode appropriate to the lightning conditions and the
effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted
using the flash intensity control (P. 53).
The flash modes are as follows:
Automatically fires in low-light and backlight conditions.
This mode significantly reduces
the “red-eye” phenomenon by
emitting several pre-flashes
before firing the regular flash.
This mode works the same as
the auto-flash except for the
pre-flashes.
The subject’s eyes
appear red.
The flash fires regardless of
available light. This mode is
useful for eliminating shadows
on the subject’s face or for
correcting the color shift
produced by artificial lighting
(especially fluorescent light).
Auto-flash
Red-eye reduction flash
● After the pre-flash, it takes approximately 1 second before the shutter is
released. Hold the camera firmly after the pre-flash to prevent camera
movement.
● Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at the pre-
flashes, or if the shooting range is too far. Individual physical characteristics,
such as light-colored eyes, may also limit effectiveness.
Note
Fill-in flash
● Fill-in flash may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light.
Note
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Flash off
● Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low-light situations
when in the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent
your pictures from being blurred by camera movement.
Note
Set the flash to this mode when you do not want to use the flash. Use this
mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited, or
when you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene.
SLOW:
Slow synchronization
Regardless of the shutter speed, the flash fires right after the shutter fully
opens.
SLOW:
Slow synchronization with red-eye reduction
This is for when you want to use Slow Synchronization yet also reduce red-
eye. For instance, when shooting a person against a brightly lit night
background. A normal flash might make the person’s eyes red, but slow
synchronization with red-eye reduction lets you capture the background
correctly and reduce red-eye at the same time.
The Slow Synchronization flash is designed for slow shutter speeds.
Normally, when shooting with a flash, shutter speeds cannot go below a
certain level to prevent camera movement. But when shooting a night scene
background, fast shutter speeds can make the background too dark. Slow
Synchronization flash allows both a slow shutter speed for the background
and a flash for the subject. Since the shutter speed is slow, make sure you
stabilize the camera by using a tripod. Otherwise, camera movement may
cause the image to be blurred.
Slow synchronization
SLOW SLOW
1
Press repeatedly until the desired flash
mode indication appears.
● If is not pressed for 2 seconds, the
selection screen disappears.
2
Take the picture.
● When the flash is ready to fire, the orange
lamp next to the viewfinder lights up and the
(flash stand-by) mark is displayed on the
monitor. When is blinking, the flash is
charging. When stops blinking, the
camera is ready to shoot.
Flash working range
W (max.) : Approx. 0.2 m – 3.4 m (0.6 ft – 11.2 ft)
T (max.) : Approx. 0.3 m – 2.0 m (1.0 ft – 6.6 ft)
Auto-flash
SLOW SLOW
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Flash shooting
Shutter button
button
Available
modes
Using the flash
HQ
HQ
Mode indication
Orange lamp
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Flash shooting
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
: Available, – : Not available, : Factory default setting
* The factory default setting and the available settings differ depending on which shooting
mode is selected.
Mode
Flash mode
Auto-flash
SLOW
SLOW
–
–
–
–
–
P
ASM
*
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● The flash does not fire.
T Flash does not fire in the following situations:
When shooting a bright subject, in the movie recording mode (P. 44),
during sequential shooting ( *, BKT) (P. 59), during Panorama
shooting (P. 66).
*Red-eye reduction flash ( ) and slow synchronization with red-eye
reduction flash ( SLOW) are not available.
● Camera movement warning (auto, red-eye reduction ( ),
fill-in ( ))
When the orange lamp or (camera movement warning) lights up, the
shutter speed locks at its current level. This helps prevent camera
movement problems (shutter speeds that are too slow can cause blur).
However, if the zoom magnification is increased, the camera will increase
the locked shutter speed accordingly.
Zoom position & shutter speed
W (max.): 1/30 sec., T (max.): 1/100 sec.
TIPS
● The flash may not give you the optimum result in macro mode, especially
with wide-angle shooting. Check the image on the monitor.
Note
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Flash shooting
+1/3EV
Less bright
Normal flash
intensity
More bright
You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash.
In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting light emission.
Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when
increased contrast is desired. This function is also useful for adjusting the
contrast of images.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CAMERA T . To increase the light
emission, press
Ñ. To decrease the light
emission, press
ñ. To complete the setting,
press . Press again to cancel the menu.
Factory default setting: ±0
Ñ: Light emission is increased by a 1/3 EV each time you press the button.
ñ: Light emission is decreased by a 1/3 EV each time you press the button.
(EV: Exposure Value)
Available
modes
Adjustable range
Flash intensity control
● The flash adjustment effect may not be sufficient if the shutter speed is too
fast.
Note
button
Ññbuttons
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Spot metering
(Selecting the metering area)
There are 2 metering methods: Digital ESP metering and spot metering.
Digital ESP metering: Meters the center of the frame and the area around it
separately to determine the optimal exposure.
Spot metering: Meters within the AF target mark to determine
exposure. A subject can be shot with optimal
exposure regardless of the background light (such as
when the subject is dark due to back lighting.) When
is set, you can use spot metering when shooting
up close to a subject.
Available
modes
1
Press repeatedly until (spot
metering) or (spot metering+ macro
mode) appears.
● If is not pressed for 2 seconds, the
selection screen disappears.
2
Take a picture.
Factory default setting: Digital ESP
OFF
(Digital ESP)
(P.55)
Mode indication
HQHQ
Spot metering
button
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Advanced shooting
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Macro mode shooting
(Taking close-up pictures)
Macro shooting range
Wide-angle (W) : 20 cm to 50 cm (0.7 ft to 1.6 ft)
Telephoto (T) : 30 cm to 50 cm (1.0 ft to 1.6 ft)
Factory default setting: Digital ESP
Macro shooting allows you to shoot from as close
as 30 cm (1 ft) to a subject while the zoom lever is
pressed to the maximum T position. You can fill the
entire frame with a very small subject. As the center
of the frame (within the AF target mark) is metered
and optimal exposure is obtained when is set,
the picture turns out well (P. 54).
Available
modes
1
Press repeatedly until (macro
mode) or (spot metering+ macro
mode) appears.
● If is not pressed for 2 seconds, the
selection screen disappears.
2
Take a picture while observing your
subject on the monitor.
Normal shooting
Macro mode shooting
OFF (Digital ESP)
Mode indication
HQHQ
Macro mark
button
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Self-timer shooting
1
:
In the top menu, select
T . Press .
:
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CAMERA TT. Press .
● Press again to cancel the menu.
2
Take the picture.
● The self-timer starts.
● The self-timer/remote control lamp lights up
for approximately 10 seconds, then starts
blinking. After blinking for approximately 2
seconds, the picture is taken.
● Movie recording starts approximately 12
seconds after pressing the shutter button. To
stop recording, press the shutter button fully
again.
● To stop the self-timer, press . The self-
timer/remote control lamp will turn off.
Factory default setting: OFF
This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the
photograph.
Available
modes
Self-timer/Remote
control lamp
● The self-timer is not saved after the power is turned off even if All Reset is
set to OFF (P. 93).
● The self-timer is canceled automatically when shooting is finished.
● In the mode, the camera automatically stops recording when it reaches
the maximum recording time.
● Sequential shooting is not possible with the self-timer.
Note
button
5m
15°
15°
3m
3m
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1
:
In the top menu, select T . Press .
:
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CAMERA TT. Press .
● Press again to cancel the menu.
2
Point the remote control at the remote
control receiver on the camera. Press the
shutter button on the remote control.
● The camera’s self-timer/remote control lamp
blinks for about 3 seconds before taking the
picture.
● The remote control mode is not canceled
automatically after shooting. Perform step 1:
Set to OFF.
Factory default setting: OFF
Remote control shooting
Available
modes
Shooting is possible using the remote control. This is useful when you want to
take a picture with yourself in it. If you want to release the shutter without
touching the camera (when shooting night scene pictures, etc.), you can use
the remote control instead of the camera’s shutter button.
Transmitted remote control signal effective area
Remote control
receiver
Self-timer/Remote
control lamp
Shutter button
button
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Remote control shooting
● If the remote control receiver is exposed to strong light, such as direct
sunlight, shooting may not take place, even if the remote control is within
the effective signal distance.
● To shoot sequential shots using the remote control, press and hold the
shutter button on the remote control. If the camera does not receive the
remote control signal properly, sequential shooting may stop.
● Read the remote control’s instructions for information on playback with the
remote control.
● If the camera’s self-timer/remote control lamp does not blink after
pressing the shutter button on the remote control.
T The remote control may be too far away from the camera. Move the
remote control or change your position as necessary so that the
remote control signal can reach the camera, then press the shutter
button again on the remote control.
T There may be signal interference. Change the signal as described in
the remote control’s instructions.
● Is it possible to use the remote control during playback?
T If the camera is connected to a TV, images on a TV can be played
back using the remote control. The remote control serves as a
presentation tool.
T Recorded images can be played back in order.
T Index display and close-up playback are possible.
TIPS
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Sequential shooting
: Shoots 1 frame.
: Shoots a maximum number of 3 frames (in the HQ mode)
sequentially at approximately 1 frame/sec. Focus, exposure
and white balance are locked at the first frame.
: Shoots pictures sequentially. Focus is locked for each frame
automatically. The AF sequential shooting speed is lower than
normal sequential shooting.
BKT : Auto bracketing (P. 60)
There are 3 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting ( ), AF
sequential shooting ( ) and auto bracketing (BKT).
Sequential shooting modes can be selected from the DRIVE mode menu.
Sequential shooting & AF sequential shooting
Available
modes
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CAMERA T DRIVE T or . Press
. Press again to cancel the menu.
2
Take pictures.
● Press the shutter button all the way and
keep it pressed. The camera will take
pictures in sequence until you release the
button.
Drive mode
Shutter button
button
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Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposure
compensation than by using the exposure setting considered optimal by the
camera. During auto bracketing, exposure is changed for each frame. The
exposure variance can be selected in the menus. Focus is locked at the first
frame.
Example: When BKT is set to ±1.0, x3
Auto bracketing (Shooting pictures sequentially with
a different exposure for each frame) BKT
Available
modes
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CAMERA T DRIVE T BKT. Press
í.
2
Press Ññ to select the exposure
differential between each frame (±0.3, ±0.7,
±1.0), then press
í.
Ññí
buttons
BKT
CANCEL SELECT
GO
0.7
0.3
x3
x5
1.0
–1
0+1
button
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S
A
*
M
–
–
–
3
Press Ññ to select the number of frames
to shoot (x3 or x5), then press .
● In some combinations of picture size and
record mode, only x3 is available.
● Press twice to exit the menu.
4
Take pictures.
● Press the shutter button all the way and keep it pressed to shoot the
preset number of pictures. You can stop shooting at any time by
releasing the shutter button.
BKT
SELECT
GO
0.7
0.3
x3
x5
1.0
Modes & Drive mode
: Available, – : Not available, : Factory default setting
* The available settings differ depending on which shooting mode is selected.
Mode
Drive mode
BKT
P
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● Sequential shooting ( , , BKT) is not available when the record
mode is set to TIFF (P. 70).
● If there is not enough space available on the card for the number of frames
you have set during auto bracketing, you cannot continue shooting.
● If the battery power dies during sequential shooting, shooting stops and the
camera starts saving the pictures you have taken. Whether or not all of the
shots are saved depends on how much battery power remains.
● Since the maximum shutter speed is set to 1/30 second during sequential
shooting, the flash will fire when shooting a dark subject.
● It takes longer than usual to store pictures after sequential shooting.
Note
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My Mode setting
My Mode lets you save customized settings. When the camera is in the
mode, you can also save settings you are currently using as
CURRENT settings. The settings that can be saved with My Mode are listed
on P. 65.
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
SETUP T MY MODE SETUP. Press
í.
2
Press Ññ to select the item you want,
then press
í.
CURRENT : Saves the settings you are
using now.
RESET : Restores the factory default
settings.
CUSTOM : Saves settings one by one. Go
to step 4.
3
Set CURRENT or RESET on each MY MODE SETUP screen. After
selecting the setting, press . Go to step 7.
● To cancel the setting, select CANCEL.
Available
modes
SETUP
CAM
CARD
PIC
RESETRESET
CURRENT
CUSTOM
REC VIEWREC VIEW
ALL RESETALL RESET
INFOINFO
MY MODE SETUPMY MODE SETUP
When CURRENT is selected:
Select SET.
When RESET is selected:
Select ALL RESET.
MY MODE SETUPMY MODE SETUP
SET
CANCELCANCEL
SET CURRENT SETTING
ALL RESET
CANCELCANCEL
MY MODE SETUPMY MODE SETUP
SET CURRENT SETTING
Ññíbuttons
button
● When you save settings in CURRENT, the zoom position value will be
saved as 38, 50, 70 or 114 mm, depending on which is closest.
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My Mode setting
4
Set CUSTOM on the CUSTOM screen. Press Ññ to select the
functions you want, then press
í.
5
Select the setting within the function by using Ññ, then press .
● Repeat steps 4 and 5 to change other functions.
6
When you have made all the settings you want, press to exit from
the CUSTOM screen. Custom setting registration is complete.
7
Press twice to exit the menu.
CUSTOMCUSTOM
FNo
SHUTTER
M
OFFOFF
LCD
P/A/S/M
Example: When setting the aperture on the CUSTOM screen.
CUSTOM screen
Press í to go to the
aperture setting screen.
CUSTOMCUSTOM
FNo
SHUTTER
LCD
P/A/S/M
Increases the value
Decreases the value
Press to save the
setting. The monitor then
returns to the previous
screen.
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Setting
Factory default
Ref. page
setting
P/A/S/M PP. 33
FNo F2.8 P. 41, 43
SHUTTER 1/500 P. 42, 43
±0 P. 76
LCD*1 ON –
ZOOM*2 38mm P. 46
FLASH MODE AUTO P. 48
OFF P. 54, 55
OFF P. 56, 57
DRIVE P. 5 9
ISO AUTO P. 74
±0 P. 53
DIGITAL ZOOM OFF P. 46
(for still pictures) HQ P. 70
WB AUTO P. 77
SHARPNESS NORMAL P. 78
CONTRAST NORMAL P. 78
Available items and factory default settings
*1 This sets the monitor to ON or OFF when the camera is turned on.
*2 In the mode, available zoom positions are 38/50/70/114mm (these numbers are
based on a 35 mm film).
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1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CAMERA T PANORAMA. Press
í.
2
Press the arrow pad to choose at which edge (top/bottom/right/left)
you want to connect images.
● The direction is displayed.
3
Make sure that the edges of images overlap, then take your pictures.
● Focus, exposure and white balance are set by the first picture.
● You cannot adjust the zoom after the first picture.
● Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures.
You can take advantage of panorama shooting with an Olympus xD-Picture
Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect images with overlapping edges
into a single panoramic image, using CAMEDIA Master software (contained
on the provided CD-ROM).
Connects a series of pictures
from left to right.
Connects a series of pictures
from bottom to top.
Available
modes
Shutter
button
When shooting, be sure to have the edges (right/left/top/bottom) of images
overlap, so you will know which pictures should be connected.
Shutter
button
Arrow pad
button
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4
Press to finish panorama shooting.
● Frames on the edges of the screen disappear, and the camera returns
to the normal shooting mode.
● During panorama shooting, the flash and sequential shooting are not
available.
● If you take 10 pictures, a warning screen
appears and no more pictures can be taken.
● Panorama shooting is only available with an Olympus xD-Picture Card.
● The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. To connect each
picture, use the CAMEDIA Master software.
● Your computer's memory may be insufficient if you take too many panorama
pictures in the HQ/SHQ modes. In this case, the software may not complete
stitching.
● Images are saved in the SHQ mode when panorama shooting is done even
when the camera is in the TIFF mode.
● If the mode dial is moved during panorama shooting, the camera cancels
the panorama shooting and returns to normal shooting.
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Taking two-in-one pictures
Chapter 4
Allows you to combine two pictures taken in
succession and store them as a single picture.
Available
modes
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CAMERA T 2 IN 1. Press
í.
2
Take the first shot.
● The subject will be on the left in the
combined image.
● To cancel the two-in-one picture mode after
taking the first shot, press . The first shot
will not be stored.
3
Take the second shot in succession.
● The subject will be on the right in the
combined image.
2 IN 1
1’st
HQ
2’nd
HQ
íbutton
button
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● During two-in-one (2 IN 1) shooting, the following functions are not
available: Panorama shooting, Sequential shooting, AF sequential shooting,
Auto bracketing (BKT)
● When taking two-in-one (2 IN 1) pictures in the TIFF mode, the pictures are
saved in the SHQ mode.
Note
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Record mode
Choose the best record mode for your purposes (printing, editing on a
computer, web-site editing, etc.). To see how large xD-Picture Card memory
capacity is under various conditions (such as different resolutions,
compressions, or file formats), refer to the table on page 71.
Record
mode
TIFF
SHQ
HQ
SQ1
SQ2
Description
The highest-quality mode. Images are saved
as uncompressed data, which is the best for
printing or image-processing on a computer.
A high quality mode using the JPEG format.
Because the compression rate is very low,
high quality images can be stored.
A high quality mode using the JPEG format,
with medium compression. Because the
compression rate is higher than SHQ, file
sizes are smaller, so more images can be
saved to a card.
The most compressed modes. SQ2 has 3
resolutions available. Select the setting most
suitable to your application (printing, Web
pages, etc.).
Quality
Highest
Normal
File size
Larger
Smaller
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Record
mode
Pixel
resolution
File
format
Compression
Memory capacity in # of shots
TIFF
SHQ
HQ
SQ1
SQ2
2560x1920
2560x1920
2560x1920
2048x1536
1600x1200
1280x960
1024x768
640x480
Uncompressed
Low compression
Normal
TIFF
JPEG
2
13
26
30
66
104
153
199
4
26
52
61
132
209
306
398
32MB
64MB
Still Picture Record Modes
The memory capacity listed here is approximate.
Movie Record Modes
The memory capacity listed here is approximate.
Pixel
resolution
Memory capacity in seconds per movie
Record
mode
HQ
320x240
(15 frames/sec.)
Max. recording time for one movie:
16 seconds
SQ
160x120
(15 frames/sec.)
Max. recording time for one movie:
70 seconds
1
In the top menu, select T TIFF, SHQ,
HQ, SQ1 or SQ2.
● To select TIFF, set the mode dial to
or .
● To select a resolution for SQ2, set the mode
dial to or .
2
Press Ññ to select the desired record
mode.
When you have chosen SQ2: Press
í.
When you have selected any other record
mode: Go to step 4.
3
Press Ññ to select the resolution, then
press .
4
Press to save the setting. Press
again to cancel the menu.
Factory default setting: HQ
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Record mode
Available
modes
Selecting still picture record modes
Ññíbuttons
Selecting movie record modes
In the top menu, select T HQ or SQ. Press .
Factory default setting: HQ
Available
modes
button
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● Resolution:
The number of pixels (vertical x horizontal) used when saving an image.
If the image will be printed, higher resolutions (larger numbers) are
recommended so that the image will be clearer. However, higher
resolutions make the file size (amount of data) larger, so less pictures
can be saved to a card.
● Resolution and picture size on a computer screen:
When a picture is transferred to a computer, the size of the picture on the
computer screen varies depending on the computer's monitor setting. For
instance, a picture taken in 640x480 resolution is the same size as the
screen if you set the picture to 1x when the monitor setting is 640x480.
However, if the monitor setting is over 640x480 (such as 1024x768), the
picture only takes up part of the screen.
● Compression rate:
In record modes other than TIFF, image data is compressed. The higher
the compression rate, the less clear the image will be.
● File format (P. 71):
This camera saves images with either TIFF or JPEG formats. In record
modes other than TIFF, images are compressed in the JPEG format.
The compression rate also varies in each mode (movies: QuickTime
Motion JPEG (mov)).
TIPS
● The number of storable still pictures and the number of possible recording
seconds differ depending on the record mode, the card’s memory size and
whether or not Print reserve is applied to the card.
● The number of storable pictures may not be reduced every time a picture is
taken, or increased when a picture is erased. The amount of data varies
depending on the subject of the image.
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*
Modes & ISO Sensitivity
Mode
ISO
AUTO
80
160
320
P
ASM
–
: Available, – : Not available, : Factory default setting
* The factory default setting and the available settings differ depending on which shooting
mode is selected.
ISO sensitivity
The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the
better its ability to shoot in low-light conditions. However, higher values also
introduce electrical noise into the resulting image, which may make give the
image a grainy appearance.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CAMERA T ISO. Select the most suitable ISO
(AUTO/80/160/320). Press . Press again
to cancel the menu.
AUTO: Sensitivity is automatically adjusted
according to the lighting conditions and the
subject brightness.
80/160/320: 80 is best when you want to shoot
clear, sharp images in daylight. With a higher ISO
setting, you can use faster shutter speeds with the
same amount of light.
Available
modes
ISO80O80
ISO
button
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● Higher ISO settings can produce more electrical noise.
● ISO is standardized based on the sensitivity of normal camera film. The
scale is approximate.
● When ISO is set to AUTO and you shoot in dark conditions without a flash,
ISO automatically increases; otherwise the shutter speed will be reduced,
possibly resulting in blurred images due to camera movement.
● If a subject is too far away for the flash illumination to reach it when the ISO
is set to AUTO, the ISO is automatically increased.
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Exposure compensation
This function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposure
setting. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that
the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust
between +/–2.0 in 1/3 steps.
Adjusts towards +
(images become brighter)
Adjusts towards –
(images become darker)
– 2.0
+ 2.00.0
(Factory default setting)
Modes & Exposure Compensation
● Often, bright subjects (such as snow) turn out darker than their natural
colors. Adjusting towards “+” makes these subjects closer to their real
shades. Adjust towards “–” when shooting dark subjects.
TIPS
Available
modes
ASM
–
É
í
P
: Available, – : Not available,
* Available settings differ depending on which shooting mode is selected.
*
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White balance
Color reproduction differs depending on the lighting conditions. For instance,
when daylight, the setting sun, or indoor lighting are reflected on white paper,
the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setting the
WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking color.
Available
modes
:
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
PICTURE T WB, then select the best WB ( ,
, , ) for your shooting conditions.
Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
:
In the top menu, select WB T PRESET T ,
,
or . Press . Press again to
cancel the menu.
AUTO : For any light source.
: For shooting on a sunny day.
: For shooting on a cloudy day.
: For shooting under tungsten light.
: For shooting under fluorescent light.
Factory default setting: AUTO
White balance
● Set white balance to AUTO for normal shooting.
● White balance may not be effective under certain light sources.
● After setting the white balance, playback the image and check the color on
the monitor.
Note
button
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Sharpness
This function adjusts the sharpness of images.
SOFT : Image outlines are softer. This makes it ideal for editing images
on a computer.
NORMAL : Image outlines are sharp. This makes it ideal for printing.
HARD : The outlines of images are more emphasized, and the images
look more vivid. However, noise may appear.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
PICTURE T SHARPNESS T select a mode
(NORMAL/SOFT/HARD). Press . Press
again to cancel the menu.
Available
modes
Contrast
This function adjusts the contrast of images.
For example, images with strong differences in light and shadow can become
milder, while those with weaker differences can become more vivid.
HIGH : This produces light and shade clearly, and the images are
clear and crisp.
NORMAL: Between HIGH and LOW.
LOW : Images become softer with mild contrast. This makes it ideal for
editing images on a computer.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PICTURE T CONTRAST T
select a mode (HIGH/LOW/NORMAL). Press . Press again to
cancel the menu.
Available
modes
button
Quick
View
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1
Press with the lens barrier closed.
● The monitor turns on and displays the last
picture taken.
2
Use the arrow pad to play back other
pictures.
● The mark is displayed on movies (P. 84).
3
Press to cancel playback.
● The monitor and camera turn off.
Plays back one picture.
Displays the
next picture
Jumps to the picture 10 frames behind
Displays the
previous picture
Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead
Single-frame playback
Arrow pad
1
Press twice quickly (double-click) while in the shooting mode.
● The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken.
● To play back other pictures, use the arrow pad in the same way as
single-frame playback.
2
To return to shooting, press the shutter button halfway.
● The camera returns to the shooting mode and you can resume
shooting.
This function lets you play back pictures while the camera is in the shooting
mode. This is useful when you want to check shooting results quickly. Every
picture and function available in playback mode is also available in Quick View.
Available
modes
Quick View
Shutter button
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Playback
button
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Slide-show
1
Display a still picture.
2
Press to display the top menu.
3
Press Ñ to start the slide-show.
4
Press to stop the slide-show.
This function displays still pictures from the card one after another. It is not
possible with movies. If a movie is played back, the camera only displays the
first frame of the movie.
MODE MENU
INFO
● Use of the optional AC adapter is recommended when running a slide-show
for long periods of time. If a battery is being used, the camera will end the
slide-show after about 30 minutes and turn off.
● The slide-show will not stop until you cancel it by pressing .
Note
Ñbutton
button
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● How to return the picture to the original size (1x)
T Turn the zoom lever to W.
● How to display another picture
T Turn the zoom lever to W to return to 1x, then select the desired
picture by using the arrow pad.
TIPS
Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged. Each time you turn the
zoom lever towards T, pictures are enlarged by 1.5 – 4 times.
1
With the arrow pad, select the picture you
want to enlarge.
● Pictures with the mark cannot be
enlarged.
2
Turn the zoom lever toward T ( ).
● When a picture is enlarged, ß/å/˙/¥ are
displayed. Use the arrow pad to scroll the
picture vertically and horizontally on the
monitor.
2.5x
● If slide-show is attempted during close-up playback, close-up playback is
canceled.
● You cannot save the enlarged image.
Note
Arrow pad
Zoom lever
Close-up playback
1
Display a still picture (P. 79).
2
Press the zoom lever to W ( ).
● Pictures appear in the index-display.
3
Select a picture using the arrow pad.
● The picture you select is framed in green.
How to use the arrow pad during an index
display
É: Moves to the previous frame.
í: Moves to the next frame.
Ñ: Jumps to the previous index display
(the frames before the top left frame).
ñ: Jumps to the next index display (the
frames following the bottom right frame).
4
To return to single-frame playback, press the zoom lever to T.
● The picture framed in green is displayed in full-size.
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Index-display
This function lets you show many pictures at the same time on the monitor. It
is useful for comparing your pictures and choosing the best ones. You can
also select the number of frames displayed on the monitor.
This function lets you change the number of pictures in an index display.
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
SETUP T . Press
í.
2
Press Ññ to select the number of pictures
(4/9/16), then press . Press again to
cancel the menu.
Selecting the number of frames in an index display
Arrow pad
Zoom lever
Index display (4-frame)
button
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This function lets you rotate pictures. When you
take pictures holding the camera sideways, the
top of their images are oriented to the side of the
monitor. You can turn pictures horizontally, 90
degrees clockwise, or counter-clockwise.
1
Display the picture you want to rotate
using the arrow pad.
● Pictures with cannot be rotated.
2
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
PLAY T . Press
í.
3
Press Ññ to select +90°/–90° , then press
.
● The rotated image is saved.
● Press again to cancel the menu.
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● New picture orientations are saved even when the power is turned off.
● Protected pictures cannot be rotated (P. 87).
Note
Picture rotation
Arrow pad
button
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Playing back movies (MOVIE PLAY)
1
Display a picture with using the arrow
pad (P. 79).
2
Press to display the top menu.
3
Press Ñ.
● The MOVIE PLAY screen is displayed.
4
Press Ññ to select MOVIE PLAYBACK or
INDEX.
MOVIE PLAYBACK: Plays back movies.
INDEX: Displays movies as indexes of 9 still
frames (P. 86).
This function lets you play back or edit movies.
MODE MENU
MOVIE PLAY
INFO
MOVIE PLAYBACK
INDEX
MOVIE PLAMOVIE PLAY
CANCEL SELECT
GO
20
Arrow pad
button
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5
Press to start playback.
● When movie playback ends, the display
automatically returns to the beginning of the
movie.
6
Press .
● The MOVIE PLAYBACK screen is displayed.
7
Press Ññ to select items.
PLAYBACK: Plays back the entire movie again.
FRAME BY FRAME: Plays back the movie manually one frame at a time.
EXIT: Cancels movie playback.
8
Press to start your choice.
● When FRAME BY FRAME is selected, follow the instructions below.
● When EXIT is selected, the MOVIE PLAY screen appears. To exit, press
É.
PLAYBACK
FRAME BY FRAMEFRAME BY FRAME
EXIT
MOVIE PLAMOVIE PLAYBACKYBACK
Displaying movie frames using the arrow pad
Ñ: Displays the first frame of the movie.
ñ: Displays the last frame of the movie.
í: Every time you press the button, the next frame appears. The movie can
be displayed continuously by holding the button down.
É: Every time you press the button, the previous frame appears. The movie
can be displayed continuously in reverse by holding the button down.
: Displays the MOVIE PLAYBACK screen.
● When playing back a movie, access time will vary depending on the length
and record mode of the movie. The card access lamp blinks while movie
data is being accessed.
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Movies can be displayed as indexes of 9 still frames. Indexes can be saved
on the card as still pictures. Indexes are not stored in the same record mode
as movies (see below).
Record mode when
Record mode when stored as an index
the movie is shot
HQ SQ2 (1024x768)
SQ SQ2 (640x480)
5
(For steps 1 to 4, see page 84.)
Press .
● The INDEX screen appears.
● The card access lamp blinks while the movie
is being accessed.
6
Press Ññ to select OK or CANCEL
OK : Saves the index on the card .
CANCEL : Cancels the index.
7
Press to run the selected movie.
● When CANCEL is selected, the MOVIE
PLAY screen appears. To exit, press
É.
O K
CANCELCANCEL
INDEXINDEX
INDEX
● The interval between automatically selected frames varies depending on
the recording time of the movie.
● INDEX is not available if there is not enough memory on the card.
Note
ÑñÉ buttons
Card access
lamp
button
button
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Protect
It is highly recommended that you protect important pictures to avoid
accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-
frame/all-frame erase function.
1
Display the picture you want to protect.
2
Press . The picture is now protected.
● The protect mark appears on the protected
picture.
● To cancel protection, press again.
Protect mark
HQ
● Protected pictures cannot be deleted with the single-frame/all-frame erase
functions, but they can be deleted with the FORMAT function.
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Erasing pictures
Recorded pictures can also be erased. You can choose between single-frame
erase or all-frame erase.
1
Display the picture you want to erase.
● If the picture is protected, cancel the
protection first (P. 87).
2
Press .
● The ERASE screen is displayed.
3
Press Ñ to select YES.
● To cancel erasing, select NO and press .
4
Press to erase the picture.
This function only erases the picture displayed on the monitor. Erasing further
pictures must be done one-by-one if using this function.
ERASEERASE
YESYES
N O
SELECT GO
● Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.
Note
Single-frame erase
button
Ñbutton
button
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Erasing pictures
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CARD T CARD SETUP.
2
Press í.
● The CARD SETUP screen is displayed.
3
Press Ñ to select ALL ERASE, then
press .
● The ALL ERASE screen is displayed.
4
Press Ñ to select YES.
● To cancel erasing, select NO and press
twice.
5
Press to start erasing.
● A bar is displayed to show the progress of
erasing.
This function erases all still pictures and movies on the card, except protected
ones (P. 87).
ALL ERASEALL ERASE
YES
N ON O
SELECT GO
All-frame erase
Ñíbuttons
button
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Editing still pictures
Allows you to edit still pictures and save them as new ones.
BLACK&WHITE : Creates black and white pictures.
SEPIA : Creates sepia-toned pictures.
: Changes picture dimensions to 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 and
saves the picture as a new file. Use this function to make
the image file size smaller needed for instances such as
attaching the picture to e-mail.
1
Display the still picture you want to edit.
2
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
EDIT T select BLACK & WHITE or SEPIA.
3
Press í.
4
Press Ññ to select BLACK & WHITE or
SEPIA.
BLACK & WHITE or SEPIA:
Converts pictures to black & white or sepia
and saves them as new files on the card.
CANCEL:
Cancels the conversion. To edit other pictures
instead, select this item.
5
Press to edit.
● A bar is displayed to show editing progress and the screen returns to
normal display
Creating black & white or sepia-toned pictures
EXIT SELECT
GO
BLACK & WHITE
BLACK & WHITE
BLACK & WHITE
CANCEL
When BLACK & WHITE is
selected
Ññíbuttons
button
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1
Display the still picture you want to edit.
2
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
EDIT T .
3
Press í.
● The screen appears.
4
Press Ññ to select the file size.
640 x 480/320 x 240: Makes smaller-sized
files of pictures and saves the new files on a
card.
CANCEL: Cancels resizing pictures. To edit
other pictures instead, select this item.
5
Press to edit.
● A bar is displayed to show editing progress and the screen returns to
normal display.
Resizing pictures
EXIT SELECT
GO
640 x 480
CANCEL
320 x 240
320 x 240
● In the following cases, EDIT is not available:
– The card does not have enough memory
– Movie mode
– Pictures recorded in TIFF
– Pictures processed on a computer
Note
Ññíbuttons
button
1
Make sure that the TV and camera power are off .
2
Connect the camera’s VIDEO OUT jack to the TV using the video
cable.
3
Press to turn on the camera. Turn on the TV. Set the TV to the
video input mode.
● For details on switching to video input, refer to your TV’s instruction
manual.
4
Select an image by using the arrow pad.
● The selected image will be displayed on the TV.
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Use the provided video cable to play back recorded images on your TV.
Connect to the TV’s video
input (yellow) terminal.
Video cable
Connect to the VIDEO OUT jack.
Playback on a TV
● Make sure that the camera’s video output signal type is the same as the
TV’s video signal type. (P. 101)
● The camera’s monitor turns off automatically when the camera is connected
to a TV.
● The image may appear off-center on the TV screen. This is due to the TV's
adjustment settings.
● When images are compressed in order to fit the entire image on a TV
screen, a black frame is placed in the blank parts of the screen around the
image. If the image is output to a video printer via the TV, the black frame
may be printed.
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Items that All Reset affects
All reset
(Saving the camera’s settings)
This function lets you choose whether or not the camera saves its current
settings.
OFF: The settings made just before the power is turned off are saved.
ON : If the power is turned off or the mode dial is turned, all settings will be
returned to the factory default settings.
The ALL RESET setting (ON/OFF) applies to all the modes. The settings
affected by All Reset are listed below.
Available
modes
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T ALL RESET T ON or
OFF. Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
Factory default setting: ON
Chapter 7
Useful functions
Setting Factory default setting Ref. page
P/A/S/M P P. 33
FNo F2.8 P. 41, 43
SHUTTER 1/500 P. 42, 43
±0 P. 76
ZOOM 38mm P. 46
FLASH MODE
*1
AUTO
*2
P. 48
*1
OFF P. 54, 55
OFF P. 56, 57
DRIVE P. 59
ISO AUTO P. 74
±0 P. 53
DIGITAL ZOOM
*1
OFF P. 46
(for still pictures) HQ P. 70
WB AUTO P. 77
SHARPNESS NORMAL P. 78
CONTRAST NORMAL P. 78
*1 Even when ALL RESET is set to OFF, settings may not be saved, depending on the
shooting mode.
*2 The factory default setting varies depending on the shooting mode.
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Shortcut
Functions on the top menu other than MODE
MENU can be replaced with those listed in the
table below. This is useful when you want to
quickly go to frequently-used functions.
Available menu
Settings Ref. page
functions
, P. 56, 57
DRIVE , ,
,
BKT P. 59
ISO AUTO, 80, 160, 320 P. 74
P/A/S/M P, A, S, M P. 33
–2 – ±0 – +2 P. 53
BKT ±0.3/±0.7/±1.0, x3/x5 P. 60
DIGITAL ZOOM OFF, ON P. 46
PANORAMA – P. 66
2 IN 1 – P. 68
(for still pictures) TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P. 70
WB AUTO, , , , P. 77
SHARPNESS HARD, NORMAL, SOFT P. 78
CONTRAST HARD, NORMAL, LOW P. 78
WB
MODE MENU
Shortcut menu
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Shortcut
Available
modes
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
SETUP T SHORT CUT. Press
í.
● The SHORT CUT screen appears.
2
Select A, then press í to display the
available menu functions.
3
Select the function you want by pressing
Ññ, then press to save your setting.
● Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set B and C.
SHORSHORT CUTT CUT
A
WB
B
C
SELECTSELECT
GO
A
B
C
MODE MENU
Assign settings to the A, B and C positions on the
top menu.
SHORSHORT CUTT CUT
A
B
C
SELECTSELECT
GO
ISO
DRIVE
P/A/S/M
Setting the Shortcut Menu
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DIGITAL ZOOM
WB
MODE MENU
Available
modes
1
Press to display the top menu.
● The shortcut menu you have set is shown on the top menu.
2
Press the arrow pad according to the ˙ߥ mark shown next to
each function.
● The monitor jumps directly to the setting screen of that function.
Example: When DIGITAL ZOOM is set to the A shortcut.
Press this
button.
Pressing
Ñ takes you directly to
the DIGITAL ZOOM setting screen.
Factory default setting: A:
B:
C: WB
CAMERA
PICSET
CARD
DIGITDIGITAL ZOOMAL ZOOM
OFF
ON
2 IN 1
PANORAMAANORAMA
Using the Shortcut Menu
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Information display
Lets you select the amount of shooting information displayed in the shooting
or playback mode. Shooting information is displayed for approximately 3
seconds, then the monitor returns to the regular display. For details on each
piece of information displayed, see page 10.
When INFO is OFF When INFO is ON
Available
modes
:
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T INFO T ON or OFF.
Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
:
Press to display the top menu. Press
É to turn INFO on.
● To turn INFO off in the playback mode, press again to bring up the top
menu and press
É.
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Example: Indications during still picture playback
Factory default setting: OFF
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Formatting cards
This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive
data. Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards are highly recommended for use with
this camera. If you are going to use non-OLYMPUS cards or cards formatted
by other devices such as a computer, you must format them with the camera
before use.
Available
modes
1
: In the top menu, select CARD SETUP.
: In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T CARD T CARD SETUP. Press
í.
: In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CARD T CARD SETUP.
Press
í. Press ñ to select FORMAT. Press .
2
Press Ñ to select YES.
● To cancel formatting, select NO and press
.
3
Press to start formatting.
● A bar is displayed to show the progress of
formatting.
FORMAT
YES
NO
CAUTION ERASING ALL
● All existing data stored on the card is erased when the card is formatted.
Make sure that you save or transfer important data to a computer before
formatting a used card.
● Recording time may be longer with non-OLYMPUS cards and computer-
formatted cards. In such cases, re-formatting with the camera is
recommended.
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Monitor brightness adjustment
Turning off the beep sound
You can turn off the beep used for button operations or warnings.
Available
modes
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP TTON or OFF.
Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
Factory default setting: ON
Available
modes
Adjusts the monitor brightness.
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
SETUP T , then press
í.
2
To brighten the monitor, press Ñ.To
darken it, press
ñ. To complete the setting,
press . Press again to cancel the
menu.
Factory default setting: ±0
ADJUST
GO
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Rec View
You can choose if the image being recorded is displayed on the monitor
during shooting.
ON
The image being recorded is displayed. This is useful for a brief check of
images you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway at any time
displays the image the camera is currently aimed at.
OFF
The image being recorded is not displayed. This is useful when you want to
prepare your next shot while the previous image is being recorded.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T REC VIEW T ON or
OFF. Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
Factory default setting: ON
Available
modes
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Sleep timer
The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if the time you have set has
passed with no operations being performed. To leave the sleep mode,
operate any button (press the shutter button or arrow pad, etc.).
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T SLEEP, then select a
setting from the following: 30SEC, 1MIN, 3MIN, 5MIN or 10MIN. Press .
Press again to cancel the menu.
Factory default setting: 3 MIN
Available
modes
● The sleep timer does not work when using an AC adapter.
● The camera always turns off if the camera is left in playback mode for
about 3 minutes.
Note
Video output selection
You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. Select the
video signal type of your area before shooting. If you use the wrong video signal
type, you may not be able to play back the recorded images properly on your TV.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T VIDEO OUT T NTSC
or PAL. Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
● The factory default setting varies depending on the region where you
purchased this camera.
TV video signal types & main regions
NTSC : Japan, Korea, North America, Taiwan
PAL : China, European countries
Available
modes
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Available
modes
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T FILE NAME T RESET
or AUTO. Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
Factory default setting: RESET
File name
The camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images.
Examples are shown below.
● Month: Jan. - Sep. = 1 - 9, Oct. = A, Nov. = B, Dec. = C
There are two choices here: RESET or AUTO. Choose the one that is best for
you when transferring images to a computer.
RESET
When RESET is selected, the file number and folder number are reset every
time a new card is inserted in the camera. The folder number returns to No.
100, and the file number returns to No. 0001. This is useful when grouping
files on separate cards.
AUTO
When AUTO is selected, the same folder number is retained, but the file
number continues from the previous card, so that the same file number is not
used on different cards. This helps you to manage multiple cards. This is
useful when a group of files stretches over more than one card.
● After the file number reaches 9999, it returns to 0001, and the folder
number also changes (for example, from No. 100 to No. 101).
● When both the folder and file numbers reach their maximum (999/9999),
you cannot store any more pictures, even if the card is not full yet. Reset
the file numbers before use.
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Pixel Mapping
The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD
and image processing circuit automatically. It is not necessary to operate this
function frequently.
It is recommended that you run Pixel Mapping once a year. Wait a few
minutes after the monitor is used or continuous shots are taken to allow for
proper performance of the Pixel Mapping function.
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
SETUP T PIXEL MAPPING. Press
í.
● START appears.
2
Press .
● A progress bar appears during Pixel
Mapping.
● Press again to cancel the menu.
SETUP
CAM
CARD
PIC
START
FILE NAMEFILE NAME
PIXEL MAPPINGPIXEL MAPPING
SLEEP
Available
modes
● If the power is turned off during Pixel Mapping, start again from step 1.
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How to print pictures
When you want to print out pictures stored on a card, use one of the following
options:
Printing at a photo lab that supports DPOF or printing on a DPOF
compatible printer
Apply Print Reserve to your pictures. This allows you to add printing data
(number of prints, date printed on pictures, etc.) to the pictures you have
stored.
● What is DPOF?
DPOF is short for Digital Print Order Format. DPOF is a format used to
record automatic print information from cameras. By specifying which
images are to be printed, the images can be printed easily by DPOF-
compatible printing service labs or a personal DPOF-compatible printer.
Printing on an Olympus CAMEDIA P-400 or other DPOF digital
printer:
If you use an optional PC card adapter, printing is possible without using a
computer. For more details, refer to the printer instructions.
Transferring pictures to a computer and printing them from a printer
connected to the computer:
If your computer has software applications installed that support JPEG
images (Internet browsers, Paint software, etc.), you can print out your
pictures on a printer connected to the computer. CAMEDIA Master
software also enables printing. Print Reserve is not available.
Refer to the application software instructions for details.
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Print setting
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How to print pictures
● Picture size and printing
The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of
dots (pixels) per square inch. This is called “dpi” (dots per inch). The
higher the dpi value, the higher the resolution, and the better the printed
results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture you want to
print does not change to match the printer resolution. This means that
when you print an image with a lower resolution than the printer, the size
of the printed picture will be smaller. Although you can print magnified
images, picture quality will decrease. If you want to be able large, high-
quality pictures, set the picture size in the camera as high as possible
(higher record mode) (P. 70).
TIPS
● DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this
camera. Make changes using the original device.
● If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device, entering
reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous reservations.
● Even if an image appears with the message “PICTURE ERROR”, Print
reserve may be performed on it. In such a case, the print reserve icon ( )
does not appear where an image is displayed for full view. Since
appears where multiple images are displayed (index-display mode), it is
possible to confirm the print reserve status.
● Not all functions may be available on all printers or at all photo labs.
● Some TIFF images may not be printed.
● Print reserve may take considerable time in some cases.
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Applying print reserve to a card
1
Play back a still picture.
● You cannot enter (print reserve) on
pictures with .
2
Select PRINT ORDER in the top menu.
● If print reserve data is not stored on the card,
the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen does
not appear. Go to step 4.
● If print reserve data is already stored on the
card, the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen
appears. You can then reset the data or
keep it. If RESET is selected, all print
reserve data is canceled.
3
Press Ññ to select RESET or KEEP. Press
.
4
Press Ññ to select or . Press .
: Sets single-frame print, the
number of prints and date/time.
T Go to step 5.
: Sets all-frame print and the
date/time.T Go to step 8.
● makes one print for each frame.
5
Press Éí to select a frame you want to
print.
● If print reserve has already been applied, the
number of prints currently set is displayed.
EXIT SELECT
GO
PRINT ORDER SETTING
PRINT ORDERED
RESET
KEEP
EXIT SELECT
GO
PRINT ORDER
GO
SELECT
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6
Press Ññ to set x (number of prints).
● Up to 10 can be set. 0 cancels print reserve.
Increases the number.
Decreases the number.
7
When setting is complete, press .
● The screen appears.
8
Press Ññ to select NO, DATE or TIME and
press .
NO : Prints the frame without date/time.
DATE : Prints the frame together with the
shooting date.
TIME : Prints the frame together with the
shooting time.
9
Check the number of print reserve frames,
the total number of prints, and date/time
printing data. Press
Ññ to select SAVE
and press .
● CANCEL clears all print reserve data.
10
Press É to finish print reserve.
GO
SELECT
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To apply print reserve for
other frames, press
Éí.
EXIT SELECT
GO
PRINT ORDERPRINT ORDER
CANCEL
SAVE
PRINT ORDERED
10 (16) DATE
EXIT SELECT
GO
DATE
NO
TIME
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1 The battery is
exhausted.
2 The power is off.
3 Since the battery is too
cold, it is temporarily
unable to function.
4 It is connected to a
personal computer.
5 The camera has turned
off automatically.
1 Replace the battery with a
charged one
.
2 Open the lens barrier to turn
on the camera.
3 Warm the battery before use
by allowing it to return to
room temperature, or if
outdoors, putting it in an
inner jacket pocket.
4 The camera cannot operate
while it is connected to a
personal computer.
5 The camera is in the sleep
mode.Operate the camera
(press the shutter button,
turn the mode dial, etc.)
P. 17
P. 20
–
–
P. 101
POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
REF. PAGE
The camera or monitor does not turn on.
1 The battery is
exhausted.
1 Replace the battery with a
charged one.
P. 17
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The green lamp and orange lamp blink at the same time.
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REF. PAGE
No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed.
1 The lens barrier is
closed.
2 The memory gauge is
full.
3 The flash has not
finished charging.
4 The orange lamp blinks
after you take a picture.
5 The card is full.
6 The battery has run out
of power.
7 The monitor indications
disappear, or the
battery check appears.
1 Open the lens barrier.
2 Wait until there is room in
the memory gauge.
3 Remove your finger from the
shutter button and wait until
the orange lamp stops
blinking. Take your shot
again.
4 The flash is charging. Shoot
again when the orange lamp
stops blinking.
5 Insert a new card or erase
unwanted pictures. Before
erasing, download important
images to a computer. If the
green lamp is blinking, wait
until it stops.
6 Replace the battery with a
charged one.
7 Replace the battery with a
charged one. (Do not open
the battery/card
compartment cover when
the card access lamp is
blinking.)
P. 20
P. 13
P. 50
P. 35
P. 17, 88
P. 17
P. 17
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POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
REF. PAGE
1 The flash is set to the
off mode .
2 The subject is bright
enough to shoot
without a flash.
3 Sequential shooting is
on.
4 You are recording
movies.
5 Panorama shooting is
set.
1 Press to select a flash
mode other than .
2 Set the flash to Fill-In mode.
3 Set the drive mode to
(single-frame shooting).
4 Set the mode dial to a mode
other than .
5 Cancel the Panorama
shooting.
P. 50
P. 50
P. 59
P. 31
P. 66
The date recorded with the image data is wrong.
1 The date and time are
not set.
2 The camera has been
left for too long with the
battery removed.
1 Set the date and time. The
clock adjustment is not
factory-preset.
2 Set the date and time again.
P. 22
P. 22
The settings you made have returned to the factory default settings.
1 You turned off the
power without saving
the settings.
1 Set ALL RESET to OFF.
P. 93
The flash does not fire.
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Pictures do not appear on the monitor.
1 The camera is in the
shooting mode.
2 There is no picture on
the card.
3 The camera is
connected to a TV.
1 Close the lens barrier and
press the button.
2 NO PICTURE appears on the
monitor. Take pictures, then
play back the recorded
images.
3 The monitor does not
function when the camera is
connected to a TV.
P. 20
P. 38
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1 The monitor brightness
is not adjusted
properly.
2 The monitor is exposed
to direct sunlight.
1 Adjust the monitor
brightness.
2 Block the sunlight with your
hand or move out of the
sunlight.
P. 99
–
The monitor is not clear.
1 The flash is in the auto-
flash mode.
1
This “red-eye phenomenon”
occurs with all cameras when
a flash is used. It is caused
by light from the flash
reflecting off the retina at the
back of the eye. Red-eye
varies depending on the
individual and the shooting
conditions such as ambient
lighting. Setting to red-eye
reduction significantly
reduces this phenomenon.
P. 48
The subject’s eyes appear red in pictures recorded with the flash.
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The picture is too dark.
1 The flash was blocked
by a finger.
2 The subject was out of
the working range of
the flash.
3 The flash was set to
the Off mode.
4 The subject was too
small and was backlit.
1 Hold the camera correctly,
keeping your fingers away
from the flash.
2 Shoot within the flash
working range.
3 Press to select a flash
other than .
4
Adjust the flash intensity
towards +, or use the spot
metering mode.
P. 34
P. 50
P. 50
P. 53, 54
1 The exposure
compensation is
adjusted towards +.
2 The subject was
excessively illuminated.
1 Set the exposure
compensation to 0.
2 Adjust the exposure
compensation or change the
camera position toward the
subject.
P. 76
P. 76
The picture is too bright.
POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
REF. PAGE
The picture is out of focus.
1 The camera moved
when the shutter
button was pressed.
2 The AF target mark
was not on the subject.
3 The lens is dirty.
4 The shutter button was
pressed while standing
in front of the camera
in the self-timer mode.
1 Hold the camera correctly,
and press the shutter button,
slowly and gently.
2 Position the AF target mark
on the subject, or use the
focus lock.
3 Clean the lens with a soft dry
cloth.
4 Press the shutter button
while looking into the
viewfinder, not while standing
in front of the camera.
P. 34
P. 37
P. 11 5
P. 56
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5 The sequential mode
was used.
5 Higher shutter speeds are
used when the sequential
mode is selected which may
result in pictures that are
darker than usual.
P. 59
POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
REF. PAGE
The picture is too dark.
1 Indoor lighting can
affect the picture’s
colors.
2 There is no white in the
subject.
3 The white balance
setting is wrong.
1 Set the white balance
according to the lighting.
2 Try to include something
white in the picture or shoot
using the Fill-in flash.
3 Adjust the white balance to
the light source.
P. 77
P. 5 0
P. 7 7
The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural.
The picture has obscured edge(s).
1 The lens was partly
blocked by a finger or
the strap.
1 Hold the camera correctly,
keeping your fingers and the
strap away from the lens.
P. 34
Halation produces unnatural colors in the picture.
1 Excessively bright
ultraviolet light on the
subject, such as
sunlight shining
through the leaves of
trees, window frames
in bright light at night,
reflection of metals
under direct sunlight,
etc.
1 Process the pictures using a
graphics application that
supports JPEG (Paint Shop
Pro, Photoshop, etc.). For
example, after picking up
unnatural colors with a
syringe tool, etc., you can
select color areas, and try
color conversion or
saturation adjustment. For
details, refer to the manual
of the graphics application
you are using.
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POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
REF. PAGE
No picture displayed on TV when connecting to the camera.
1 The video output signal
is incorrect.
2 The camera is not in
the playback mode.
3 Your TV's video signal
is incorrect.
1 Set the video output signal
correctly according to your
region.
2 Close the lens barrier and
press the button.
3 Set the TV to the video input
mode.
P. 101
P. 20
P. 92
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User maintenance
When not using the camera, be sure to close the lens barrier to turn off the
camera. Also, turn off the monitor.
1
Turn off the camera (P. 20).
2
Remove the battery (P. 17).
● When using an AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the camera and
the AC outlet.
3
Exterior:
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. To wipe off heavy dirt, soak the cloth in
diluted mild soap and wring it well. Wipe off the camera with the damp
cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used your camera at the
beach, use a cloth dampened with fresh water.
Monitor and viewfinder:
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Lens:
Blow dust off the lens with a blower brush (commercially available), then
wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
Card:
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
● Do not use a strong solvent such as benzine or alcohol, or chemically
treated cloth.
● Cleaning should be done only after the batteries have been removed or
other power supply units have been disconnected.
● Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty.
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Error codes
If there is a problem with your camera, one of the error codes below will
appear.
Possible causes
The card is not
inserted, or it cannot
be recognized.
No more pictures
can be taken.
Cannot record, play
back or erase
pictures on this card.
The recorded image
cannot be played
back with this
camera.
The card is not
formatted.
Indications
Corrective
action
Insert a card, or reinsert the
card correctly.
Replace the card or erase
unwanted pictures.
Wipe the gold contacts with a
piece of cleaning paper
(commercially available) and
insert the card again. If the
problem is still not corrected,
format the card. If the card
cannot be formatted, this
card cannot be used.
Download the image to a
computer and use image
processing software to view
it. If that cannot be done, the
image file is damaged.
Format the card.
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Possible causes
There are no
pictures on the card,
so there is nothing to
play back.
There is no empty
space on the card, so
it cannot record new
information such as
print data.
The battery/card
compartment cover
is open.
Indications
CARD-COVER OPEN
Corrective
action
Shoot, then play back
recorded pictures, or insert
a card that contains
images.
Replace the card or erase
unneeded pictures.
Close the battery/card
compartment cover.
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Menu maps
Top menu Tab Function Setting
DRIVE
ISO
P/A/S/M
DIGITAL ZOOM
PANORAMA
2 IN 1
WB
SHARPNESS
CONTRAST
CARD SETUP
ALL RESET
INFO
REC VIEW
MY MODE SETUP
SLEEP
FILE NAME
PIXEL MAPPING
SHORT CUT
VIDEO OUT
OFF, ,
, , , BKT
AUTO, 80, 160, 320
P, A, S, M
–2.0 to +2.0
OFF, ON
TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1,
SQ2 (1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960,
1024 x 768, 640 x 480)
AUTO, , , ,
SOFT, NORMAL, HARD
LOW, NORMAL, HIGH
FORMAT, CANCEL
OFF, ON
OFF, ON
OFF, ON
OFF, ON
CURRENT (SET, CANCEL),
RESET (ALL RESET, CANCEL),
CUSTOM*
30SEC, 1MIN, 3MIN, 5MIN, 10MIN
RESET, AUTO
A/B/C, all items included in
CAMERA and PICTURE tabs.
NTSC, PAL
OFF, ,
Same settings as above.
AUTO, PRESET ( , , , )
CAMERA
PICTURE
CARD
SETUP
MODE MENU
WB
and modes
* For CUSTOM settings, refer to “Available items and factory default settings” on P. 65.
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Menu maps
DRIVE
PANORAMA
2 IN 1
CARD SETUP
ALL RESET
PIXEL MAPPING
VIDEO OUT
,
FORMAT, CANCEL
OFF, ON
OFF, ON
NTSC, PAL
OFF, ,
SHQ 2560 x 1920,
HQ 2560 x 1920,
SQ1 2048 x 1536,
SQ2 640 x 480
OFF, ON
CAMERA
CARD
SETUP
MODE MENU
DIGITAL ZOOM
ISO
CARD SETUP
ALL RESET
PIXEL MAPPING
VIDEO OUT
OFF, ,
AUTO, 80, 160, 320
FORMAT, CANCEL
OFF, ON
OFF, ON
NTSC, PAL
AUTO, PRESET ( , , , )
HQ 320 x 240, SQ 160 x 120
OFF, ON
CAMERA
CARD
SETUP
MODE MENU
WB
DIGITAL ZOOM
Top menu Tab Function Setting
Top menu Tab Function Setting
, , , , and modes
mode
mode
FORMAT, CANCEL
OFF, ,
SHQ 2560 x 1920,
HQ 2560 x 1920,
SQ1 2048 x 1536,
SQ2 640 x 480
CARD SETUP
Top menu Tab Function Setting
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BLACK & WHITE
SEPIA
CARD SETUP
ALL RESET
VIDEO OUT
MOVIE PLAYBACK
INDEX
0 , +90 , –90
BLACK & WHITE, CANCEL
SEPIA, CANCEL
640 x 480, 320 x 240, CANCEL
ALL ERASE, FORMAT
OFF, ON
OFF, ON
4, 9, 16
NTSC, PAL
PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME,
EXIT
OK, CANCEL
OFF, ON
MODE MENU
*1
MOVIE PLAY
*2
INFO
*1
*1 Not displayed during movie playback.
*2 Not displayed during still picture playback.
mode
Top menu Tab Function Setting
PLAY
*1
EDIT
*1
CARD
SETUP
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Mode
Function
DRIVE
ISO
P/A/S/M
DIGITAL ZOOM
WB
SHARPNESS
CONTRAST
ALL RESET
INFO
REC VIEW
MY MODE SETUP
SLEEP
FILE NAME
SHORT CUT
VIDEO OUT
–
Menu functions & factory default
settings
–
P : AUTO
A/S/M: 80
–
OFF
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
OFF
OFF
ON
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
AUTO
P
OFF
AUTO
0
–
–
NORMAL
NORMAL
–
–
ON
ON
3MIN
0
Y M D 2002.01.01 00:00
A:
B:
C: WB
–
–
9
CURRENT
RESET
● When “–” appears in a mode column, it means that the corresponding function is not
available in that mode or cannot be set in that mode. Some function settings are
automatically determined by the settings selected in other modes.
NTSC
–
–
ON
: ON
: –
HQ
–
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Flash
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Not available in .
Not available in .
Not available in .
Not available in
and
.
Available only in
and
.
Available only in
.
Available only in
.
–
Available only in
.
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Mode
Function
Taking still pictures
Recording movies
P/A/S/M mode
setting
Aperture value
setting
Aperture priority
shooting
Shutter speed setting
Shutter priority
shooting
Manual shooting
“My Mode” setting
“My Mode” shooting
Zoom
Digital zoom
Auto focus
Focus lock
Auto
Red-eye
Reduction
Fill-in
Slow synchro-
nization
Slow synchroni-
zation with red-
eye reduction
*
: Available, – : Not available
* Depending on the P/A/S/M mode setting, some functions are not available. For details,
refer to the individual function page.
*
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–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Mode
Function
Flash intensity
control
Spot metering
Macro shooting
Self-timer
shooting
Remote control
shooting
Sequential
shooting
AF sequential
shooting
Auto-bracketing
Panorama
shooting
Two-in-one shooting
Record mode
setting
ISO setting
Exposure
compensation
Auto white
balance
Preset white
balance
,,,
Sharpness
setting
Contrast
setting
Shortcut
setting
*
*
: Available, – : Not available
* Depending on the P/A/S/M mode setting, some functions are not available. For details,
refer to the individual function page.
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: Available, – : Not available
* Depending on the P/A/S/M mode setting, some functions are not available. For details,
refer to the individual function page.
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Not available in
.
–
–
–
–
Mode
Function
All reset
Information
display
Beep
Rec view
Monitor brightness
adjustment
Sleep timer
File name
Pixel mapping
Video output
selection
*
*
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Specifications
Product type Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)
Recording system
Still Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with
Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), TIFF
(non-compression), Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order
Format (DPOF)
Movie QuickTime Motion JPEG support
Memory xD-Picture Card, 16 MB – 128 MB
No. of storable pictures Approx. 2 frames (TIFF: 2560x1920)
(When a 32 MB Approx. 13 frames (SHQ: 2560x1920)
card is used) Approx. 26 frames (HQ: 2560x1920)
Approx. 30 frames (SQ1: 2048x1536)
Approx. 199 frames (SQ2: 640x480)
No. of effective pixels 5,000,000 pixels
Image pickup device 1/1.76" CCD solid-state image pickup
5,360,000 (gross)
Recording image 2560 x 1920 pixels (TIFF/SHQ/HQ)
resolutions 2048 x 1536 pixels (SQ1)
1600 x 1200 pixels (SQ2)
1280 x 960 pixels (SQ2)
1024 x 768 pixels (SQ2)
640 x 480 pixels (SQ2)
Lens Olympus lens 7.8 mm to 23.4 mm, f2.8 to f4.8,
7 elements in 6 groups (equivalent to 38 mm to
114 mm lens on 35 mm camera)
Photometric system Digital ESP metering, Spot metering system
Aperture W : f2.8 to f8.0
T : f4.8 to f8.0
Shutter speed Used with mechanical shutter
Still 1/2 to 1/1000 sec. (M mode: 8 to 1/1000 sec.;
during night scene shooting or when slow
synchronization is used: 4 to 1/1000 sec.)
Movie 1/30 to 1/8000 sec.
Viewfinder Optical real image viewfinder
Monitor 1.5" TFT color LCD display
Approx. 134,000 pixels
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Battery charging time Approx. 5 sec. (at normal temperature with a
for flash charged battery)
Autofocus TTL system autofocus,
Contrast detection system,
Focusing range: 0.5 m to
∞ (1.6 ft to ∞)
(normal shooting)
0.2 m (W)/0.3 m (T) to 0.5 m
(0.7 ft (W)/1.0 ft (T) to 1.6 ft)
(macro shooting)
Outer connector DC-IN jack, USB connector (mini-B),
VIDEO OUT jack
Automatic calendar Up to 2099
system
Operating environment
Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to104°F) (operation)
–20°C to 60°C (– 4°F to 140°F) (storage)
Humidity 30% to 90% (operation)
10% to 90% (storage)
Power supply Only an Olympus LI-10B lithium-ion battery
AC adapter specified by Olympus (optional)
Dimensions 99.5 mm x 58.5 mm x 41.5 mm
(W) X (H) X (D) (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.6") (excluding protrusions)
Weight 194 g (0.4 lb) (without battery/card)
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR
OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.
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A (Aperture Priority) Mode
You set the aperture yourself and
the camera automatically varies
the shutter speed so that the
picture is taken with the best
exposure.
AE (Automatic Exposure)
The camera's built-in exposure
meter automatically sets the
exposure. The 3 AE modes
available on this camera are P
mode, in which the camera selects
both the aperture and shutter
speed, A mode, in which the user
selects the aperture and the
camera sets the shutter speed,
and S mode, in which the user
selects the shutter speed and the
camera sets the aperture. In M
mode, the user selects both the
aperture and the shutter speed.
Aperture
The adjustable lens opening which
controls the amount of light that
enters the camera. The larger the
aperture, the shorter the depth of
field and the fuzzier the
background. The smaller the
aperture, the greater the depth of
field and the sharper the
background. Aperture is measured
in f/stops. Larger aperture values
indicate smaller apertures, and
smaller aperture values indicate
larger apertures.
Backlight
A light source to illuminate the
monitor from behind the screen.
CCD (Charge-coupled Device)
This converts light passing through
the lens into electrical signals. On
this camera, light is picked up at
5.36 million points and converted
into RGB signals to build a single
image.
Contrast Detection Method
This is used to measure the
distance to the subject. The
camera determines if the image is
focused by the level of contrast in
the subject.
Conventional Photograph
This refers to recording images
using silver halide (the method for
recording images 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 for image files by the
Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association
(JEITA).
Digital ESP (Electro-Selective
Pattern) light metering
This determines the exposure by
metering and calculating the light
levels in the center and other
areas of the image separately.
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DPOF (Digital Print Order
Format)
This is for saving desired print
settings on digital cameras. By
entering which images to print and
the number of copies of each, the
user can automatically have the
desired images printed by a printer
or print lab that supports the DPOF
format.
Effective Pixel Resolution
The number of pixels used in the
CCD to create the image.
EV (Exposure Value)
A system for measuring exposure.
EV0 is when the aperture is at f1
and the shutter speed is 1 second.
The EV 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 the shutter
is open (shutter speed) and the
amount of light that passes
through the lens (aperture).
Gross Pixel Resolution
The total number of pixels in a
CCD. Not all pixels are used to
create the image.
ISO
A method for indicating film speed
by the International Organization
for Standardization (ISO). Higher
ISO values indicate greater
sensitivity to light, so 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 xD-Picture 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.
M (Manual) Mode
The user sets both the aperture
and shutter speed.
NTSC/PAL (National Television
Systems Committee/Phase
Alternating Line)
Television formats. NTSC is mainly
used in Japan, North America,
Taiwan and Korea. PAL is mainly
used in Europe and China.
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P (Program) Mode
Also called Program AE mode. The
camera automatically sets the best
shutter speed and aperture for the
shot.
Pixels
A pixel is the smallest unit (dot)
used to make up an image. Clear
large-sized printed images require
millions of pixels.
S (Shutter Priority) Mode
Also called Shutter Priority AE
mode. The user selects the shutter
speed and the camera
automatically varies the aperture
so that the picture is taken with the
best exposure.
TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color
Monitor
A color Monitor constructed using
thin-film technology.
TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)
An uncompressed format used for
saving highly-detailed black &
white or color image data. TIFF
image files can be handled by
software programs for digital
cameras, scanners and graphics
applications.
TTL (Through-The-Lens) System
To help adjust exposure, a light
receptor built into the camera
directly measures the light passing
through the lens.
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Index
A
A (Aperture priority shooting) ........33
AC adapter....................................19
AF sequential shooting..................59
All reset ........................................93
All-frame erase ......................89
Aperture priority shooting..............41
AUTO (Full-auto shooting) ............31
Auto bracketing ............................60
Auto focus ....................................35
Auto-flash......................................48
B
Battery ..........................................16
Battery check ................................13
Beep..............................................99
Black & White................................90
C
Charging........................................16
Close-up playback ........................81
Contrast ........................................78
D
Date/time settings ........................22
Daylight ........................................77
Digital ESP metering ....................54
Digital zoom ..................................46
DPOF ..........................................104
DRIVE ..........................................59
E
Erasing pictures ............................88
Exposure compensation................76
Exposure variance ........................43
F
File name ....................................102
Fill-in flash ....................................48
Flash ......................................48, 50
Flash intensity control ..................53
Flash off ........................................49
Fluorescent light ..........................77
Focus lock ....................................37
Focusing........................................35
Folder name................................102
Format ..........................................98
Frame number ..............................12
Full-auto shooting..........................31
H
High quality mode ........................70
HQ ................................................70
I
INDEX ..........................................86
Index display ................................82
Information display........................97
ISO................................................74
J
JPEG ............................................71
L
Landscape+Portrait shooting ........31
Landscape+Scene shooting..........31
M
M (Manual shooting) ....................33
Macro shooting ........................55
Manual shooting............................43
Memory gauge ..............................13
Menu ............................................24
Metering ........................................54
Monitor brightness adjustment ......99
Movie playback ............................84
Movie recording ............................32
My Mode ......................................32
My Mode setting............................63
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N
Night-Scene shooting....................32
NTSC ..........................................101
Number of pixels ..........................71
Number of storable still pictures....39
O
Overcast........................................77
P
P (Program shooting) ....................32
PAL..............................................101
Panorama......................................66
Pixel Mapping..............................103
Playback mode..............................79
Playback on a TV..........................92
Portrait shooting ............................31
Print reserve................................106
Program shooting..........................33
Protecting pictures ........................87
Q
Quick View ....................................79
R
Rec View ....................................100
Record mode ................................70
Red-eye reduction flash ................48
Remote control..............................57
Resizing pictures ....................91
Rotation ........................................83
S
S (Shutter priority shooting) ..........33
Seconds remaining ......................44
Self Portrait shooting ....................32
Self-timer shooting ........................56
Sepia ............................................90
Sequential shooting ......................59
Sharpness ....................................78
Shooting modes ............................31
Shortcut menu ..............................94
SHQ ..............................................70
Shutter button................................35
Shutter priority shooting ................42
Single-frame erase ..................88
Single-frame playback ..................79
Sleep ..........................................101
Slide-show ..............................80
Slow synchronization ....................49
Sports shooting ............................32
Spot metering ........................54
SQ ................................................70
Strap..............................................15
T
Telephoto shooting ........................46
TIFF ..............................................70
Top menu ................................24, 27
Tungsten light................................77
Two-in-one picture 2 IN 1 ............68
V
Video output selection ................101
W
White balance ..............................77
Wide-angle shooting ....................46
X
xD-Picture Card ............................16
Z
Zoom ............................................46
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VT408001
How to use your PC to get the
most from images taken with
your digital camera.
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera.
This manual provides instructions on how to install the USB
driver. To ensure correct installation, refer only to these
installation procedures.
DIGITAL
CAMERA
PERSONAL
COMPUTER
DIGITAL CAMERA — PC CONNECTION
OPERATION MANUAL
2
Introduction
This manual explains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camera to
a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
About this manual
The information contained in this manual may be subject to change without
notice. For the latest information on the product, please consult your local
Olympus representative.
The information contained in this manual has been compiled by taking all
possible measures to ensure its accuracy. However, if you find any errors or
incomplete information, please contact your local Olympus representative.
It is prohibited by copyright laws to duplicate in part or in whole the information
contained in this manual, except for personal use. Reproduction without
permission of the copyright owner is prohibited.
The PC screens shown in this manual may differ slightly from the actual displays
on some PC models.
Trademarks
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or
trademarks of their respective owners.
3
MacintoshWindows
INDEX
Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Identifying the OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Macintosh (OS 9/X). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Downloading image files using other OS
(For other OS users). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4
Flowchart
By connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable,
images on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS’s (operating
systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the
first time. Follow the chart below.
* Even if your computer has a USB connector, data transfer may not function
correctly if you are using one of the operating systems listed below or if you have
an add-on USB connector (extension card, etc.).
Windows 95/NT 4.0
Windows 98/98 SE upgrade from Windows 95
Mac OS 8.6 or lower (except Mac OS 8.6 equipped with USB MASS Storage
Support 1.3.5 installed at the factory)
Data transfer is not guaranteed on a home-built PC system or PCs with no
factory installed OS.
Identifying the OS (p.6)
Windows 98/
98 SE (Second Edition)
Windows Me/2000/XP
MacOS 9.0 - 9.1/OS X (10.0)
*
For OS 8.6, see below.
Installing the USB
driver for Windows
98 (p.9)
Connecting the camera to the computer using the provided USB cable
(Windows p.11, Mac p.24)
Confirming the computer recognizes
the camera (p.14)
Downloading image files
(Windows p.17, Mac p.26)
Disconnecting the USB cable
(Windows p.20, Mac p.30)
Flowchart
5
• When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is
sufficient remaining battery power. When connected (transmitting) to the
computer, the camera does not enter the sleep mode nor will the camera’s
power turn off automatically. Depending on the camera model, when the
battery power runs out or the internal temperature rises, the camera may
stop operating automatically. This could cause the computer to
malfunction, and any image data (file) being transmitted may be lost. Be
careful when downloading files for a long period of time. Use the AC
adapter (optional) when downloading files.
• If you connect or disconnect the AC adapter when the camera is connected
to the computer and is running on battery power, it may result in the loss of
image data on the card or cause a malfunction in the computer. Before
connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter, disconnect the camera from
the computer and make sure that the camera is turned off.
• To avoid computer malfunctions, do not turn off the camera when the
camera is connected to a computer.
• If the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub, operation may
not be stable if there are any compatibility problems between the computer
and the hub. In such cases, do not use the hub and connect the camera
directly to the computer.
• You can view images using: graphics applications that support the JPEG
file format (Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, etc.); Internet browsers (Netscape
Communicator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.); CAMEDIA Master
software; or other software. For details on using commercial graphics
applications, refer to their instruction manuals.
• QuickTime is needed for playing back movies. QuickTime is included on
the provided software CD.
• If you want to process images, make sure to download them to your
computer first. Depending on the software, image files may be destroyed if
the images are processed (rotated, etc.) while they are on the card.
6
Identifying the OS
Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to
identify the OS depends on the computer.
Windows
1
Double-click the “My Computer”
icon on your desktop.
When the “My computer” icon is not on
your desktop, click “Control Panel”
from the “Start” menu.
2
Double-click the
“Control Panel” icon.
3
Double-click the
“System” icon.
The way the file icons inside the folder appear may vary depending on your
version of Windows. If you don’t see the icon you are looking for, click on
“view all Control Panel options” on the left of the window.
Identifying the OS
7
4
A System Properties window will
appear. Note and record the
“System:” information.
Confirm that your system is Windows
98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional or
Windows XP, then press “OK” to close
the window.
If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, proceed to “Installing the USB
driver for Windows 98” (
p.9).
Users running Windows Me/2000/XP
p.11
Users running other OS
p.31
Mac OS (Macintosh)
Select “About This Computer” from the Apple menu on the menu bar.
A window appears with the name of the computer’s OS.
Confirm that the OS is OS 9.0-9.1 or OS X.
Users running Mac OS 9/X
p.23
Users running other OS
p.31
8
Windows
Windows
WindowsWindows
Windows
Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XPUsing Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
Your computer is turned on and Windows is running.
If you are running any applications, quit them all.
You are recommended to power the camera using the optional AC adapter.
If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the
camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could
destroy image files (data). If you are using batteries, make sure that there
is sufficient remaining battery power.
Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using Windows
98/98 SE) ....................................................................................... 9
Connecting the camera to the computer ................................. 11
Confirming the computer recognizes the camera .................. 14
Confirming the USB driver is installed .................................... 15
Downloading images to your computer................................... 17
Disconnecting the camera from your computer ..................... 20
Make sure that:
9
Windows
Installing the USB driver for Windows 98
(When using Windows 98/98 SE)
If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, you must install the USB driver. Follow the
instructions below to install the USB driver in your computer. Once it is fully
installed, you do not need to repeat the procedure again.
If your OS is Windows Me/2000/XP, skip the procedure below as the USB
driver will be automatically installed. Proceed to “Connecting the camera to
the computer” (
p.11).
1
Insert the provided software CD
into your CD-ROM drive.
2
The Olympus Windows Installer
should automatically launch. Click
“USB driver for Windows 98”.
If the installer is not automatically launched, select “Run..” on the
“Start” menu and then execute “(drive letter):/ Information.exe”.
The drive letter of the CD-ROM varies depending on the computer.
To identify the drive letter, double-click “My Computer” on the desktop.
Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using Windows 98/98 SE)
10
Windows
3
Click “Continue”. The installation
of the USB driver will start.
4
Click “OK” to restart your computer
and the installation is complete.
5
When the computer has restarted, installation is complete. If the
Olympus Windows Installer screen appears, click “Close” and
remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
11
Windows
Connecting the camera to the computer
Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before
connecting the camera to your computer for the first time. ( p.9)
1
Insert the marked end of the provided USB cable into the USB
port on your computer as shown below.
2
After making sure that the camera is turned off, connect the end
of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera.
The location of the USB connector or multi connector varies depending
on the camera model. Refer to the camera manual for details.
The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer. For details,
refer to your computer's manual.
Look for this mark.
USB port
Terminal
Camera with a USB connector
USB port
Computer
USB connector
USB cable
Smaller terminal
Rectangular terminal
Camera with a multi connector
USB cable
Smaller terminal
USB port
Computer
Rectangular terminal
Camera’s multi connector (USB, A/V OUT)
Connecting the camera to the computer
12
Windows
3
Turn the camera on.
Camera with a lens barrier
The power turns on automatically,
with the exception of some models
which require you to press the
(monitor) button.
When the camera is turned on, the
lamp on the right of the viewfinder
lights up.
Camera with a mode
Set the mode dial to . (If the
camera has a power switch as well
as a mode dial, turn the power
switch to ON.)
Camera with a mode
(Camera setup/connection
mode)
Set the mode dial to to turn
the camera on.
Lens barrier
Lamp
(monitor) button
Mode dial
Mode dial
Power
switch
Connecting the camera to the computer
13
Windows
4
The computer recognizes the camera as a new device.
When you connect the camera to the computer for the first time, the
computer automatically recognizes the camera. Click “OK” when the
message saying that the installation is completed appears. The
computer recognizes the camera as a “Removable Disk”.
Windows XP
You can download image files from the camera easily.
Select “Copy pictures to folder on my computer using Microsoft
Scanner and Camera Wizard”, then follow the on-screen instructions.
You may also select “take no action” to bypass the Microsoft Scanner
and Camera Wizard. You may then use a more advanced image
viewing/editing program such as Olympus CAMEDIA Master
software. For detailed instructions on downloading, refer to the
CAMEDIA Master software user’s guide.
When the camera is connected to the computer, none of the camera buttons
are functional.
14
Windows
Confirming the computer recognizes the camera
1
Double-click the “My Computer”
icon on the desktop.
For users running Windows XP, click
“My Computer” from the “Start” menu.
2
Make sure the “Removable Disk”
icon appears in the window.
There may already be other
“Removable Disk” icons for other
devices, such as a removable media
drive or USB SmartMedia Reader/
Writer. In this case, the digital camera
is recognized as another “Removable
Disk”.
If you cannot find the icon, the camera
and computer are not connected
properly. Turn the camera off,
disconnect the camera from the
computer and connect again, or proceed to “Confirming the USB driver
is installed” ( p.15) to make sure that the USB driver is fully
installed.
15
Windows
Confirming the USB driver is installed
If the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, follow
the procedure below to check whether the USB driver has been fully installed.
1
Open “My Computer”
and double-click the
“Control Panel” icon.
For users running
Windows XP, open
“Control Panel” from the
“Start” menu.
2
Double-click the
“System” icon.
3
The System window will appear.
Click the “Device Manager” tab.
Confirming the USB driver is installed
16
Windows
4
Confirm that “OLYMPUS Digital
Camera” is in the “Universal Serial
Bus Controller” category.
If you cannot find the “OLYMPUS
Digital Camera”, turn the camera off,
disconnect the camera from the
computer and start again.
Users running Windows 98/98 SE
start again from “Confirming the USB
driver is installed”, and Users running
Window Me/2000/XP start from
“Connecting the camera to the
computer”.
If the USB driver was successfully installed, you can find the following in the
“Device Manager”.
– the name of the camera you have connected listed under “Disk drives”
– “OLYMPUS Digital Camera” listed as one of the items in the “Universal
Serial Bus Controller” category
17
Windows
Downloading images to your computer
1
Double-click the “My Computer”
icon on the desktop.
For users running Windows XP, click
“Control Panel” from the “Start” menu.
2
Double-click the “Removable Disk”
icon.
A new “Removable Disk” icon appears
when the camera is connected to the
computer, as the digital camera is
recognized as a “Removable Disk”.
3
Double-click the
“Dcim” folder.
If an error message appears when you double-click the icon, there may be a
problem with one of the following:
the camera’s power source (the AC adapter is not properly connected or
the battery power is low)
Make sure that the AC adapter is correctly connected or that the batteries
are not running low.
the card (there is no card in the camera or there is a problem with the
card)
Check that you can play back pictures stored on the card on the monitor
of your digital camera.
Downloading images to your computer
18
Windows
4
Double-click the “100olymp” folder.
Image files (JPEG files) with files
names such as “P1010001.jpg” are
displayed.
5
Double-click the “My Documents”
icon on the desktop.
If you cannot find the icon on the
desktop, select “Explorer” on the Start
menu and double-click the “My
Documents” icon.
• The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according
to the following rules.
• Serial numbers of image files run from 0001 to 9999.
• Serial numbers of folders run from 100 to 999.
• When file number 9999 is reached, a new folder is created and assigned
the next number.
• Months January through September are expressed by the numbers 1
through 9, October by the letter A, November by B and December by C.
Folder name
(Example)
File name
(Example)
Serial number
Month / Day / Serial number
Downloading images to your computer
19
Windows
The “My Documents” window is
displayed.
6
Drag & drop the image
you want to save in the
computer (in this case,
P1010012.jpg) to the
“My Documents”
window.
The image is saved in the
computer (in My
Documents folder).
• To select all files, choose Edit > Select all.
When the image file has been downloaded to the computer, you can view
images by double-clicking the image files downloaded to your computer. The
files will be opened in the default image viewer of the operating system. If you
want to view the image a different size or process it, you will need to open the
image with software that supports JPEG or TIFF images files, such as Paint
Shop Pro, Photoshop or CAMEDIA Master software.
The lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp blinks while
the image is being copied. Never open the card cover on the camera, load or
remove the batteries, or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the lamp
is blinking as the image files may be destroyed.
20
Windows
Disconnecting the camera from your computer
If your OS is Windows Me/2000, proceed to “Windows Me/2000/XP” (
p.21).
Windows 98
1
Make sure that the lamp on the right
of the viewfinder or the card access
lamp is not blinking.
Some camera models have either a
lamp on the right of the viewfinder or a
card access lamp, and the location
varies depending on the model. Refer
to your camera’s reference manual.
2
Double-click the “My Computer”
icon and right-click the “Removable
Disk” to display the menu.
3
Click “Eject” on the menu.
Lamp
Disconnecting the camera from your computer
21
Windows
4
Make sure that the lamp on the right
of the viewfinder or the card access
lamp is not blinking.
5
Remove the USB cable from the
camera.
6
Remove the USB cable from your computer.
Windows Me/2000/XP
1
Make sure that the lamp on the right
of the viewfinder or the card access
lamp is not blinking.
Some camera models have either a
lamp on the right of the viewfinder or a
card access lamp, and the location
varies depending on the model. Refer
to your camera's reference manual.
Lamp
Lamp
Disconnecting the camera from your computer
22
Windows
2
Click the “Unplug or Eject
Hardware” icon on the task bar.
The message saying that the drive
has been stopped appears.
3
Click on the message.
The “Unplug or Eject Hardware”
window appears.
4
When a message appears, click
“OK”.
5
Remove the USB cable from the
camera.
6
Remove the USB cable from your computer.
If the window returns the following message when you click “Unplug or Eject
Hardware”, first make sure that no image data is being downloaded from the
camera, and then remove the USB cable.
23
Macintosh
Macintosh
MacintoshMacintosh
Macintosh
Using Mac OS (9/X)
Using Mac OS (9/X)Using Mac OS (9/X)
Using Mac OS (9/X)
Your computer is turned on and Mac OS is running.
If you are running any applications, quit them all.
You are recommended to power the camera using the optional AC adapter.
If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the
camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could
destroy image files (data). If you are using batteries, make sure that there
is sufficient remaining battery power.
If you are running Mac OS X, the connection to the computer and
downloading the image data are verified. Restrictions such as the
following may occur due to the OS.
The image file properties are not displayed correctly.
Images in the camera cannot be opened without first downloading
them. etc.
For more details, visit the Olympus web site.
Connecting the camera to the computer ................................. 24
Downloading images to your computer................................... 26
Disconnecting the camera from your computer ..................... 30
Make sure that:
24
Macintosh
Connecting the camera to the computer
1
Insert the marked end of the USB cable into the USB port on your
computer as shown below.
2
After making sure that the camera is turned off, connect the end
of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera.
The location of the USB connector or multi connector varies depending
on the camera model. Refer to the camera manual for details.
The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer. For details,
refer to your computer's manual.
Look for this mark.
Terminal
USB port
Camera with a USB connector
USB port
Computer
USB connector
USB cable
Smaller terminal
Rectangular terminal
Camera with a multi connector
USB cable
Smaller terminal
USB port
Computer
Rectangular terminal
Camera’s multi connector (USB, A/V OUT)
Connecting the camera to the computer
25
Macintosh
3
Turn the camera on.
Camera with a lens barrier
The power turns on automatically,
with the exception of some models
which require you to press the
(monitor) button.
When the camera is turned on, the
green lamp on the right of the
viewfinder lights up.
Camera with a mode
Set the mode dial to . (If the
camera has a power switch as well
as a mode dial, turn the power
switch to ON.)
Camera with a mode
(Camera setup/connection
mode)
Set the mode dial to to turn
the camera on.
4
The computer recognizes the
camera as a new device.
The computer recognizes the
camera automatically and an
“Untitled” icon appears on the
desktop.
If you cannot find this icon, turn off the camera and connect again.
Mac OS X
When the computer has recognized the camera, the Apple Image
Capture software automatically launches.
p.29
When the camera is connected to the computer, none of the camera buttons
are functional.
Lens barrier
Lamp
(monitor) button
Mode dial
Mode dial
Power
switch
26
Macintosh
Downloading images to your computer
Mac OS 9
You can download images from the camera and save them in your computer
(in this case, in the Hard Disk).
1
Double-click the “Untitled” icon
displayed on the desktop when the
camera is connected to the
computer.
2
Double-click the
“Dcim” folder.
3
Double-click the
“100OLYMP” folder.
If you cannot find this icon, or if an error message appears when you double-
click the icon, there may be a problem with one of the following:
the camera’s power source (the AC adapter is not properly connected or
the battery power is low)
the card (there is no card in the camera or there is a problem with the
card)
Check that you can play back pictures on the monitor of your camera.
the USB cable (the camera is not properly connected to the computer by
the USB cable).
Apple “File Exchange” extension is not enabled.
• Please refer to your Apple operating system manual for instructions on
how to enable this extension.
Downloading images to your computer
27
Macintosh
Image files (JPEG files) with files
names such as “P1010001.JPG” are
displayed.
4
Double-click the “Macintosh HD”
icon on the desktop.
• The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according
to the following rules.
• Serial numbers of image files run from 0001 to 9999.
• Serial numbers of folders run from 100 to 999.
• When file number 9999 is reached, a new folder is created and assigned
the next number.
• Months January through September are expressed by the numbers 1
through 9, October by the letter A, November by B and December by C.
Folder name
(Example)
File name
(Example)
Serial number Month / Day / Serial number
Downloading images to your computer
28
Macintosh
The “Hard Disk” window is displayed.
5
Drag & drop the image
you want to save in the
computer (in this case,
P1010012.JPG) to the
“Hard Disk” window.
The image is saved in
the computer (in the
Hard disk).
• To select all images,
click Edit > Select all.
When the image file has been copied to the computer, you can view images
by double-clicking the image files in the “Hard Disk” folder. The files will be
opened in the default image viewer of the operating system. If you want to
view the image a different size or process it, you will need to open the image
with software that supports JPEG or TIFF images files, such as Paint Shop
Pro, Photoshop or CAMEDIA Master software.
The lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp blinks while
the image is being copied. Never open the card cover on the camera, load or
remove the batteries, or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the lamp
is blinking as the image files may be destroyed.
Downloading images to your computer
29
Macintosh
Mac OS X
Malfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS.
• If the camera is not connected correctly, a malfunction occurs in the
computer.
• Date and time information of image files is not accurately displayed.
• If the card cover of the camera is opened while connecting to the computer,
the “untitled” icon does not disappear from the desktop. etc.
When the computer has recognized the camera, the Apple Image Capture
software dialog appears.
1
From the “Download To” menu,
select a destination folder.
2
To download all images, click
“Download All”.
To selectively download images,
click “Download Some” and
highlight the desired images.
The images are transferred from the camera to your computer.
If you are operating Mac OS X and you want to download images using the
same procedure as for Mac OS 9, select “File > Close” and exit the Apple
Image Capture software. At this time, the camera is indicated as “unlabeled”.
If you use the Apple Image Capture software, images downloaded to your
computer and transferred back to a card may not play back on the camera or
may have other problems.
30
Macintosh
Disconnecting the camera from your computer
1
Make sure that the lamp on the right
of the viewfinder or the card access
lamp is not blinking.
2
Drag the “untitled” icon on the
desktop to “Trash”.
3
Make sure that the lamp on the right
of the viewfinder or the card access
lamp is not blinking.
4
Remove the USB cable from the
camera.
5
Remove the USB cable from your
computer.
Lamp
Lamp
31
Downloading image files using other OS
(For other OS users)
Users running other OS cannot connect the camera directly to a computer.
Windows 95
Windows NT
Mac OS before OS 9
You can download images directly to your computer using an optional floppy
disk adapter or PC card adapter.
Does your computer have a USB interface?
Is there a port marked on your computer?
Does your computer have a built-in PC card slot?
Consult your nearest Olympus representative.
Is your OS one of
the following?
• Windows 98
• Windows 2000
• Windows Me
• Windows XP
• Mac OS 9/X
Yes
No
No
Yes
Connect the camera directly
to your computer using the
provided USB cable.
Use the optional USB
SmartMedia reader/writer.
*Certain card readers may not be
compatible with Mac OS X.
Check the Olympus website for
the most up-to-date compatibility
information.
Use the optional PC
card adapter.
*Not supported by Windows NT4.0 or
lower
Does your computer have a built-in floppy disk drive?
No
Yes
Use the optional
FlashPath floppy disk
adapter.
No
Yes
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