DIGITAL CAMERA
C-2 Zoom
D-520 ZOOM
C-220 ZOOM
REFERENCE MANUAL
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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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For customers in Europe
For customers in North and South America
For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : C-2 Zoom/D-520 ZOOM/C-220 ZOOM
Trade Name : OLYMPUS
Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc.
Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York
11747-3157 U.S.A.
Telephone Number : 631-844-5000
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
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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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INDEX
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Shooting basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Advanced shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Camera settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Print settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
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Contents
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Contents 4
Getting started 7
Names of parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Monitor indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Memory gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Battery check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Attaching the strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Selecting batteries or the optional AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Inserting the card (SmartMedia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Turning the power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
What to do if the CARD SETUP screen is displayed . . . . . . . . . .19
Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Using the menus and tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
How to use the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Shortcut menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Mode menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Shooting basics 29
Holding the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Taking still pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Taking still pictures using the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Taking still pictures using the monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Subjects that are difficult to focus on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Zooming in on a subject (Optical zoom/Digital zoom) . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Using the optical zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Using the digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Taking close-up pictures (Macro mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Using the flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Contents
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Advanced shooting 45
Using the self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Shooting pictures sequentially (Sequential shooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation). . . . . . . . . . .47
Selecting the metering area (Spot metering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Adjusting the color tone (White balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Panorama shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Taking two-in-one pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Taking a picture of yourself (Self-portrait shooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Playback 61
Playing back still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Quick View (Double-click playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Index display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Slide-show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Playing back pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Playing back movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Erasing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Single-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
All-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Protecting pictures (Protect). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Creating black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Creating sepia-toned pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Resizing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Rotating pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Editing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Creating an index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Camera settings 81
Turning the beep sound off (Beep sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Formatting (Card setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Viewing a picture immediately after shooting (Rec View) . . . . . . . . . .84
Saving the settings (All Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Contents
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Displaying shooting information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Adjusting the monitor brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Pixel Mapping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Print settings 90
How to print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Making a print reservation on the card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Troubleshooting 96
Error codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
If an operation does not work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
If the image quality is poor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Specifications 103
Index 105
Indications used in this manual
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Important information on factors which may lead to a
malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of
operations that should be absolutely avoided.
Useful information and hints that will help you get the most
out of your camera.
Reference pages describing details or associated
information.
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Getting started
Getting started
Names of parts
Lens barrier
Turns the camera on and
off in the shooting mode.
Shutter
button
Lens
Extends automatically when
you open the lens barrier.
Self-timer lamp
Connector cover
DC-IN jack
USB connector
Flash
Pops up when you
open the lens barrier.
Zoom
lever
VIDEO
OUT jack
(Monitor) button
Turns the camera on and
off in the playback mode.
Card cover
Strap eyelet
Monitor
Arrow pad
Battery
compartment
cover
Tripod socket
Green lamp
AF target mark
Viewfinder
(OK/Menu) button
Orange lamp
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Getting started
Monitor indications
Item Indication
Ref. Page
1
Battery check , p.9
2
Flash , , , , p.42
3
Spot metering p.49
4
Memory gauge p.9
5
Exposure compensation -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0
p.47
6
Self-timer/Drive , ,
p.35, p.45,
p.46
7
White balance WB AUTO, , , , p.51
8
Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 p.53
9
Number of storable still
pictures/Seconds
remaining
16/16" p.35
10
Number of pixels 1600 × 1200, 1024 × 768, 640 × 480 p.53
11
Date and time '02.01.12 12:30 p.20
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File number, Frame
number/Playing time
100-0016, 16/16" –
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Print reservation, Number of prints
× 2 p.92
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Protect p.72
You can view shooting information details of the recorded picture in the
playback mode. “Displaying shooting information” ( p.87).
1
2
Shooting mode Playback mode
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
13
11
12
1
8
10
5
14
7
Monitor indications
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Getting started
Memory gauge
The memory gauge lights up when you take a picture. While the gauge is lit,
the camera is storing the picture on the card. The memory gauge indication
changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. When the
memory gauge is full, wait a few moments before taking the next shot.
When taking still pictures
When recording movies
Battery check
If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the
monitor changes as follows while the camera is turned on.
Before
shooting
(Gauge is
off)
No more pictures
can be taken
(Fully Lit)
One picture
taken
(Lit)
More than
two taken
(Lit)
Shoot Shoot Shoot
Wait
Before shooting
(Gauge is off)
During shooting (Lit)
• Shooting is not possible until the lit area goes off completely.
• Movie recording ends automatically when the memory gauge
is full.
Shoot
Wait
If you continue shooting
Lights up (Green) Lights up (Red)
Remaining power
level: high
Remaining power level: low
Replace with a new battery.
Remaining power level:
exhausted
Replace with a new battery.
Green lamp and Orange
lamp on the right of the
viewfinder blink
No indication
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Getting started
Attaching the strap
1
Thread the short end of the strap
through the strap eyelet.
2
Thread the long end of the strap
through the loop that has already
gone through the eyelet.
3
Pull the strap tight, making sure that
it is securely fastened and does not
come loose.
• Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily
catch on stray objects, causing serious damage.
• Attach the strap correctly as shown above so that the camera does
not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off,
Olympus is not responsible for any damages.
Strap eyelet
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Getting started
Loading the batteries
This camera uses a CR-V3 lithium battery pack or two AA (R6) NiMH
batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries.
1
Make sure that:
2
Slide the battery compartment
cover in the direction of (the
direction indicated by the
mark on the cover), and lift it up in
the direction of .
3
Insert the batteries, making sure
that they are correctly oriented as shown in the illustration.
4
Close the battery compartment cover in the
direction of . While pressing the
mark, slide the cover in the direction of
.
If the battery compartment cover will not close
easily, do not force it. Try pressing the mark
with both hands.
If the camera is left for about 1 hour with the batteries removed, the
date and time settings will revert to the factory default settings.
The lens barrier
is closed.
The lamp on the right
of the viewfinder is off.
The monitor is off.
Battery
insertion
direction
mark
When using
a lithium
battery pack
When using
AA (R6)
batteries
Loading the batteries
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Getting started
Selecting batteries or the optional AC adapter
In addition to the batteries provided, this camera can use the following types
of battery or AC adapter. You are recommended to choose the power source
best suited to the situation.
CR-V3 lithium battery pack (Not rechargeable)
Since the CR-V3 lithium battery pack has a long service life, it is convenient
when traveling.
Do not peel off the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. If an insulating sheet
covers the terminals, peel it off only from the terminals.
NiMH batteries (Rechargeable)
Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. Their low-
temperature resistance makes them a good choice for cold areas.
AA (R6) alkaline batteries
When you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) alkaline batteries,
which are easy to get anywhere. However, the number of pictures that you
can store in the camera may vary considerably with AA batteries, depending
on the battery manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc. Use this type
of battery only when you have no other choices available. Turn off the monitor
whenever possible to save power.
AC adapter
The optional Olympus AC adapter
allows you to power your camera
from a household electrical outlet.
Use an AC adapter designed to
operate on the AC voltage in the
area the camera is being used.
Consult your nearest Olympus
dealer or service center for details.
Electrical
outlet
AC
adapter
Camera
Loading the batteries
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Getting started
• Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.
• If the batteries become exhausted, when the camera is connected to
a PC for a long time while powered by the batteries and you are
downloading images from the camera, the image data may be lost or
damaged. You are therefore recommended to use the optional AC
adapter. However, do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while
the camera is connected to the PC.
• Do not remove or load the batteries or connect or disconnect the AC
adapter while the camera is turned on. This may affect the camera's
internal settings or functions.
• The life of battery packs may vary according to the type of battery,
manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc.
• Power is consumed continuously during the conditions below. This
could reduce the number of pictures that can be taken.
• When the monitor is turned on.
• When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended
period of time.
• Repeated zooming of lens.
• Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway.
• When the camera is connected to a PC.
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Getting started
Inserting the card (SmartMedia)
This reference manual uses the term “card” when referring to SmartMedia.
The pictures you have taken are stored in the card.
Card basics
Images recorded and stored on the card can easily be erased, overwritten,
and/or edited on a PC.
The following cards can be used:
• Provided standard card
• Optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards (4 MB - 128 MB)
• Commercially available 3 V (3.3 V) cards (4 MB - 128 MB)
c
Contact area
Comes into contact with the camera’s signal read contacts.
d
Write-protect area
Attach the provided write-protect seal when you want to protect
your data from accidental erasure or overwriting.
e
Index area
Use the provided index label to indicate the card’s contents.
• 2 MB cards cannot be used.
• Commercially available 5 V cards cannot be used.
• This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card (such as a 3 V
(3.3 V)), or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a
PC, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera.
“Formatting (Card setup)” ( p.82)
Handling precautions
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F); Storing
temperature: -20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F); Humidity: up to 95%
• Put the card into its anti-electrostatic case for storage or transportation.
• Do not bend, drop, or apply any physical shock to the card.
• Do not touch the contact area of the card.
• Do not reuse the write-protect seal.
• Read the provided SmartMedia instruction manual carefully.
c
d
e
Inserting the card (SmartMedia)
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Getting started
1
Make sure that:
2
Open the card cover.
3
Insert the card as far as it will go
in the direction shown in the
illustration.
There is an arrow inside the card
cover, indicating the direction in which
the card should be inserted.
4
Close the card cover securely until it
clicks.
The monitor is off.
The lens barrier
is closed.
The lamp on the right
of the viewfinder is off.
Card insertion
direction mark
Inserting the card (SmartMedia)
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Getting started
Removing the card
Hold the card with your fingertips and pull it out
in the direction of the arrow.
Never open the card cover, or remove the card or the batteries while
the camera is turned on. Doing so could destroy all data on the card.
Destroyed data cannot be restored.
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Getting started
Turning the power on/off
When shooting pictures
Power on: Open the lens barrier.
The camera turns on in the shooting mode. The lens extends
and the flash pops up.
If the lens does not extend, the lens barrier is not fully open.
Open the lens barrier until it clicks.
Power off: Close the lens barrier slightly until it just touches the lens
barrier.
The lens barrier stops just before it touches the lens and the lens
retracts. Wait until the lens is fully retracted before closing the
lens barrier completely.
The camera turns off. (The monitor also turns off.)
Press the flash down manually until it locks in place.
To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode
after about 3 minutes of non-operation. If the monitor is on, it will
automatically turn off. The camera activates again as soon as you
lightly press the shutter button or zoom lever. Whenever possible, turn
the camera off when you do not intend to take any pictures for a while.
Do not push the lens barrier forcefully against the lens as this may
damage the lens or cause it to malfunction.
If the date and time have reverted to the
factory default settings, Y/M/D appears
on the monitor. “Setting the date and
time” ( p.20)
Turning the power on/off
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Getting started
When playing back pictures
Power on: Press the (monitor) button with the lens barrier closed.
The camera turns on in the playback mode. The monitor turns
on and the last picture taken is displayed.
Power off: Press the (monitor) button.
The monitor and the camera turn off.
When the camera turns on, the monitor may light up for an instant and
a picture appear after a short time. This is not a malfunction.
Never open the card cover, remove the card or the batteries, or connect
or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so
could destroy all data on the card. Destroyed data cannot be restored.
When changing the card, be sure to turn the camera off before opening
the card cover.
(monitor) button
(monitor) button
Turning the power on/off
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Getting started
What to do if the CARD SETUP screen is displayed
When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If
the card in the camera has to be formatted, the following screen appears.
Note that all existing data stored on the card
is erased when the card is formatted.
To turn the camera off To format the card
Press on the arrow pad
to select POWER OFF, then press
the (OK/Menu) button.
The camera turns off.
Press on the arrow pad
to select FORMAT and press
the (OK/Menu) button. Then
select YES and press again to
start formatting.
Formatting starts.
If the card was successfully
formatted, the camera is ready to
take pictures.
POWER OFF
FORMAt
CARD SEtUP
SELECt
GO
POWER OFF
FORMAt
CARD SEtUP
SELECt
GO
YES
NO
CAUtION ERASING ALL
SELECt
GO
FORMAt
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Getting started
Setting the date and time
1
Open the lens barrier.
2
Press .
The shooting mode top menu is
displayed.
3
Press on the arrow pad to select
MODE MENU.
4
Press to select the SETUP tab,
then press .
5
Press to select , then
press .
MODE MENU
DRIVE
FUNCtION
CAM
PICCARD
SEtUP
ALL RESEt
REC VIEW
CAM
PICCARD
SEtUP
ALL RESEt
REC VIEW
Setting the date and time
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Getting started
6
Press to select one of the
following date formats:
Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day)
M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year)
D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year)
Then press .
The cursor moves to the next setting field.
The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time
settings are set to Y-M-D.
7
Press to set the first field,
then press to move to the next
field.
Press to move back to the previous
setting field.
8
Repeat the above steps until the
date and time are completely set.
9
Press .
For a more accurate setting, press
when the clock hits 00 seconds. The clock
starts when you press .
10
Close the lens barrier.
The camera turns off.
If the camera is left for about 1 hour with the batteries removed, or if the
battery power is exhausted, the date and time settings may be
canceled or become incorrect. Before taking important pictures, check
that the date and time settings are correct.
The date and time can also be set by the same procedure in the
playback mode.
YMD
SELECt
GO
SEt
SELECt
GO
SEt
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Getting started
Using the menus and tabs
When you turn on the camera and press , the top menu is displayed on
the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This
chapter explains how the menus work, using the shooting mode screens.
MODE MENU
DRIVE
FUNCtION
CARDSEt PIC
CAMERA
DIGItAL ZOOM
MEtERING
SHQ 1600*1200
HQ 1600*1200
SQ1 1024*768
SQ2 640*480
CANCEL
GO
SELECt
Shortcut Menus
• Let you quickly access the most
frequently used menu settings.
• Display operational buttons at
the bottom of the screen, and let
you select items by pressing
.
Select each menu using
the arrow pad.
Press .
The top menu is displayed.
Mode Menu
• Lets you access the menu
selections to set the metering,
white balance, etc.
• Categorizes the settings into 4
tabs.
• Displays the CAMERA,
PICTURE, CARD and SETUP
tabs. Select the desired tab on
the left of the screen by pressing
.
Tabs
Using the menus and tabs
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Getting started
How to use the menus
MODE MENU
DRIVE
FUNCtION
CARDSEt PIC
CAMERA
DIGItAL ZOOM
MEtERING
CARDSEt
CAM
PICtURE
WB
SEt
CAM
PIC
CARD
CARD SEtUP
ALL RESEt
REC VIEW
1
Press to display
the top menu, then
press
.
2
Press to select
a tab, then press to
display the menu.
Top menu
CAMERA tab
PICTURE tab
CARD tab
SETUP tab
To return
to select a
tab, press
.
Using the menus and tabs
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Getting started
• Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera
and the settings performed. For example, when the movie mode is
selected, you cannot select SEPIA, BLACK&WHITE or in the
EDIT tab category.
• By pressing the shutter button to take a picture while the menu is
displayed, you can 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. “Saving the settings (All Reset)” ( p.85)
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ON
OFF
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3
Press to select the
desired item, then press
to display the available
setting selections.
4
Press to select
the setting.
Setting is completed
when the setting has
been selected.
The green frame moves
to the selected item.
To close the menu,
press twice.
or
To return to
select an
item, press
or .
Using the menus and tabs
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Getting started
Shortcut menus
Shooting mode
DRIVE
FUNCTION
Lets you shoot one frame at a time (normal
shooting).
p.30
Lets you shoot pictures in succession. p.46
Lets you shoot movies. p.35
Lets you select the resolution and the quality of the image
Still picture : SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2
Movie : HQ, SQ
p.53
2 IN 1
Lets you combine two still pictures taken in
succession into one picture.
p.58
Self-portrait mode:
Lets you take a picture of yourself while holding
the camera.
p.60
PANORAMA
Allows panorama pictures to be taken with
Olympus CAMEDIA-brand SmartMedia cards.
p.56
MODE MENU
DRIVE
FUNCtION
MODE MENU
DRIVE
When the still picture
shooting mode is selected
When the movie recording
mode is selected
Using the menus and tabs
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Getting started
Playback mode
MOVIE PLAYBACK
INFO
ERASE
Displays all recorded pictures in slide-show fashion. p.65
Plays back a movie. p.67
Displays all the shooting information on the monitor. p.87
Erases a selected picture. p.69
MODE MENU
INFO
ERASE
MODE MENU
MOVIE PLAYBACK
INFO
ERASE
When a still picture is
played back
When a movie is
played back
Using the menus and tabs
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Getting started
Mode menus
Mode menu functions are categorized into 4 tabs. Use to select a
tab and display the respective functions.
Shooting mode
CAMERA tab
Adjusts the brightness of the image (Exposure
compensation).
p.47
DIGITAL ZOOM
Extends the maximum optical zoom, making
possible up to approximately 5x zoom shooting
with the digital zoom function.
p.38
METERING
Selects the area of the image that will be used to
determine exposure or image brightness from
the two available settings: ESP or (spot
metering).
p.49
PICTURE tab
WB
Sets the appropriate white balance according to
the light source.
p.51
CARD tab
CARD SETUP Formats a card.
p.82
SETUP tab
ALL RESET
Selects whether to save the current camera
settings when you turn off the power.
p.85
Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.)
on and off.
p.81
REC VIEW
Selects whether to display pictures on the
monitor while saving them.
p.84
Adjusts the brightness of the monitor.
p.88
Sets the date and time.
p.20
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PICTURE tab
CARD tab
SETUP tab
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Getting started
Playback mode
PLAY tab
Protects pictures from accidental erasure.
p.72
Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or
counterclockwise.
p.77
Stores printing information required for DPOF
printers on the card.
p.92
EDIT tab
BLACK & WHITE Creates black and white pictures.
p.74
SEPIA Creates sepia-toned pictures.
p.75
Makes the file size smaller.
p.76
INDEX Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 frames.
p.79
CARD tab
CARD SETUP
Formats a card.
Erases all image data stored on the card.
p.82
p.70
SETUP tab
ALL RESET
Selects whether to save the current camera
settings when you turn off the power.
p.85
Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.)
on and off.
p.81
Selects the number of frames in the index
display.
p.64
Adjusts the brightness of the monitor.
p.88
Sets the date and time.
p.20
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EDIT tab
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Shooting basics
Shooting basics
Holding the camera
Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your
sides to prevent the camera from moving.
When taking pictures in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash
is at the top.
Incorrect grip:
Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.
Clear images cannot be obtained if the camera shakes as the shutter
button is pressed. Hold the camera securely, and press the shutter
button gently.
9
9
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
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Shooting basics
Taking still pictures
You can take still pictures using either the viewfinder or the monitor. Both
methods are easy as all you have to do is to press the shutter button.
Taking still pictures using the viewfinder
1
Open the lens barrier.
Slide the lens barrier open until it clicks.
The flash pops up and the lens extends.
2
Position the AF target mark over the
subject in the viewfinder.
When the distance from the camera to the
subject is less than 0.5 m/1.6 ft, select the
macro mode. “Taking close-up pictures
(Macro mode)” ( p.40)
3
Press the shutter button gently
(halfway).
The green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights
up when the focus and exposure are locked. At this
time the sound of the focusing mechanism can be heard from inside
the camera, but no picture is being taken.
4
Press the shutter button all the way (fully).
The camera takes the picture.
• While the green lamp is blinking, the subject cannot be brought into
focus. Remove your finger from the shutter button, re-position your
subject and half-press the shutter button again. “If correct focus
cannot be obtained (Focus lock)” ( p.33)
• When the camera is too close to the subject, the green lamp blinks. If
this happens, use the macro mode. “Taking close-up pictures (Macro
mode)” ( p.40)
Green lamp
AF target mark
Orange lamp
Taking still pictures
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Taking still pictures using the monitor
1
Open the lens barrier.
Slide the lens barrier open until it clicks.
The flash pops up and the lens extends.
2
Press .
The monitor turns on.
“Monitor indications” ( p.8)
3
Determine the image composition
while observing your subject on the
monitor.
4
Take the picture by following the
same procedure as for shooting using the viewfinder.
Press the shutter button all the way (fully) to take the picture.
“Taking still pictures using the viewfinder” ( p.30)
When you want to take pictures with the monitor off, press again.
• While the orange lamp is blinking slowly after the shutter button is
pressed halfway, the flash is charging. While the orange lamp is
blinking quickly after shooting, the picture you just took is being
stored. Wait until the lamps go off to take another picture.
• If the memory gauge is fully lit, you cannot take any pictures. Wait a
few seconds until the memory gauge goes off to take another picture.
“Memory gauge” ( p.9)
• The monitor is used for checking the image composition. Camera
shake, the correct focus and exposure condition of the recorded
picture should be checked by the close-up playback. “Close-up
playback” ( p.62)
Taking still pictures
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Shooting basics
Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor
• Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is
pressed hard, the camera may move and pictures may come out
blurred.
• Never open the card cover, remove the batteries or disconnect the
AC adapter while the orange lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy
stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.
Viewfinder Monitor
Advantages
Camera shake does not
occur easily and subjects
can be seen clearly even in
bright places. Little battery
power is used.
You can check the picture
area that the camera
actually records more
accurately.
Disadvantages
When close to a subject,
the image in the viewfinder
is a little different from the
picture that the camera
actually records.
Camera shake 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.) or when taking
several pictures in a row
(approx. 0.5 m/1.6 ft - ).
Use the monitor when you
need to know the exact
area the camera records, or
when you want to shoot a
close subject such as a
close-up portrait or flower
(approx. 0.2 m - 0.5 m/0.7 ft
- 1.6 ft).
• The camera records a wider area than the image in the
viewfinder.
• As you get closer to the subject, the actual image
recorded becomes lower than the one in the viewfinder
(see left).
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Shooting basics
If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock)
When the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the frame and
you cannot position the AF target mark on it, you can focus the camera on
another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture
as explained below.
1
Open the lens barrier.
The camera turns on in the shooting
mode.
2
Look into the viewfinder and
position the AF target mark on the
subject.
When shooting a hard-to-focus subject or
a fast-moving subject, point the camera at
an object about the same distance away
as the subject.
3
Half-press the shutter button until the green
lamp on the right of the viewfinder illuminates
steady.
The focus and exposure are locked when the green
lamp lights up.
4
Keeping the shutter button pressed
halfway, recompose your shot in the
viewfinder.
5
Press the shutter button fully.
Green lamp
If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock)
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Subjects that are difficult to focus on
Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly. If this
happens, focus on an object with high contrast at the same distance as the
intended subject (focus lock), recompose your shot and then take the picture.
If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the
camera using the focus lock function by pressing the shutter button halfway,
then return the camera to the horizontal position while keeping the button
half-pressed and take the picture.
• When the camera is too close to the subject, the green lamp blinks. If
this happens, use the macro mode.
“Taking close-up pictures (Macro
mode)” ( p.40)
• While the green lamp is blinking, the subject cannot be brought into
focus. Remove your finger from the shutter button, re-position your
subject and half-press the shutter button again. “If correct focus
cannot be obtained (Focus lock)” ( p.33)
The green lamp on
the right of the
viewfinder blinks.
The subject cannot
be brought into
focus.
Subject with
low contrast
Subject with an
extremely bright
area in the
center of the
frame
Subject without
vertical lines
The green lamp on
the right of the
viewfinder lights up,
but the subject
cannot be brought
into focus.
The subject to be
focused on is not
in the center of
the frame
Subjects at
different
distances
Fast-moving
subject
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Recording movies
You can record movies with this camera. Recorded movies can be played
back or stored separately as still pictures using the index function. “Creating
an index”
( p.79)
1
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
2
Press to select DRIVE.
3
Press to select , then
press
.
Movie recording is set and the menu is
closed.
The total recordable time depending on
the card memory capacity and the
mark are displayed on the monitor.
4
Record the movie while observing
your subject on the monitor.
Press the shutter button fully to start
recording. When you press the shutter
button, the number of seconds remaining
for one record is displayed. Press the
shutter button fully again to stop
recording.
Open the lens barrier. Press .
DRIVE
CANCEL
GO
SELECt
Seconds remaining
Recording movies
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Shooting basics
To cancel movie mode
Press .
The monitor turns off and the movie mode is canceled.
• The movie mode is canceled when the lens barrier is closed. “Saving
the settings (All Reset)” ( p.85)
• During movie recording, the flash and optical zoom are disabled. To
make a magnified recording, set the digital zoom function to ON.
“Using the digital zoom” ( p.38)”
• It takes longer to store movies than still pictures.
• The seconds remaining varies depending on the record mode and
the amount of space available on the card.
• You cannot record movies with sound.
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Shooting basics
Zooming in on a subject (Optical zoom/Digital zoom)
Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3x magnification using the
optical zoom (equivalent to 38 mm -114 mm on a 35 mm camera). By
combining the 3x optical zoom with the 2.5x digital zoom, you can obtain
zoom magnification of approximately 7.5x (equivalent to 38 mm - 285 mm on
a 35 mm camera). When the record mode is set to SQ2, the 5x digital zoom
is available.
Using the optical zoom
1
Open the lens barrier.
The camera turns on in the shooting
mode.
2
Slide the zoom lever while looking in the
viewfinder.
Press the zoom lever toward to zoom in,
and toward to zoom out.
3
Take the picture while looking in the viewfinder.
Zooming in on a subject (Optical zoom/Digital zoom)
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Using the digital zoom
To use the digital zoom, set the digital zoom to ON in the menu.
The maximum magnification varies on the record mode setting.
When the record mode is set to SQ1, HQ or SHQ : 2.5x
When the record mode is set to SQ2 : 5x
“Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode)” ( p.53)
1
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
2
Press to select MODE MENU.
3
Press to select the CAMERA
tab, then press .
4
Press to select DIGITAL
ZOOM, then press .
5
Press to select ON, then
press .
The digital zoom is set.
To close the menu, press .
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Zooming in on a subject (Optical zoom/Digital zoom)
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6
Slide the zoom lever toward .
The zoom indicator is displayed.
• The white section of the zoom indicator indicates the optical zoom. If
the digital zoom is set to ON, a red section appears on the zoom
indicator. When you reach the limit of the optical zoom, the digital
zoom is enabled.
• Pictures taken with the digital zoom may appear grainy.
• Camera shake is likely to occur at higher magnifications. Stabilize the
camera with a tripod, etc. to avoid camera shake.
• Turning the monitor off cancels the digital zoom. However, when the
digital zoom is set to ON, you can use the digital zoom again next
time you turn the monitor on.
16
16
The bar moves on the zoom
indicator according to the
zoom magnification.
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Shooting basics
Taking close-up pictures (Macro mode)
The macro mode allows you to shoot a subject at a distance of 0.2 - 0.5 m/
0.7 - 1.6 ft.
1
Open the lens barrier.
The camera turns on in the shooting
mode.
2
Press .
The monitor turns on and the current
macro setting is displayed.
3
Press while the current macro
setting is displayed.
The setting changes between ON and OFF each time is
pressed. When the macro mode is selected, the macro mode indicator
is displayed.
4
Take the picture while observing
your subject on the monitor.
To cancel macro mode, press
repeatedly until OFF appears. The
macro mode indicator disappears.
Normal shooting With the macro mode
16
16
ON
Taking close-up pictures (Macro mode)
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The macro mode is canceled when the lens barrier is closed. “Saving
the settings (All Reset)” ( p.85)
• In the macro mode, keep a minimum distance of 0.2 m - 0.5 m/0.7 ft.
- 1.6 ft. between the camera and the subject. When the camera is too
close to the subject, the green lamp blinks.
• If you use the flash in macro shooting, shadows may be conspicuous
and the correct exposure may not be achieved.
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Using the flash
In the auto-flash mode (factory default setting), the flash is designed to fire
automatically when shooting under low light or against strong backlight, but
you can change the flash mode to suit different shooting situations. Select the
flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to
achieve.
1
Open the lens barrier.
The camera turns on in the shooting
mode.
2
Press .
The current flash setting is displayed.
3
Press while the current flash
setting is displayed.
Each time you press , the flash mode is
switched in the following sequence:
AUTO - - - - -
.
4
Take the picture.
• The flash working range is approximately 2.5 m/8.2 ft.
• The camera returns to the auto-flash mode (factory default setting)
when the lens barrier is closed.“Saving the settings (All Reset)”
( p.85)
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Shooting basics
Auto-flash (No indication)
The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.
To shoot a subject with backlight, position the AF target mark over the subject
in the viewfinder.
Red-eye reduction flash ( )
The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in pictures.
The red-eye reduction flash mode reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre-
flashes before firing the regular flash. This helps accustom the subject’s eyes
to the bright light and minimizes the red-eye phenomenon.
Fill-in flash ( )
The flash always fires every time the shutter button is released. This mode is
suitable when you need minimize shadows around the subject (such as the
shade of tree leaves on the subject’s face), in backlight conditions, or under
artificial light such as a fluorescent lamp.
• While the orange lamp is blinking, the flash is charging. The shutter
button will not release when the flash is set to fire but the flash is
charging. Wait until the lamp goes off, then retry shooting.
• If you use the flash when shooting at a close distance, shadows may
be conspicuous and the correct exposure may not be achieved.
• In sequential shooting, panorama or movie mode, the flash is disabled.
• After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is
released, so do not move the camera and hold it firmly.
• 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 may also limit effectiveness.
The subject’s eyes appear red.
Using the flash
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Flash off ( )
The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. 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.
Night scene ( )
Use this mode when shooting a subject against a night background. In this
mode, the flash is designed for slow shutter speeds, enabling the flash to
brighten the subject and the slow shutter speed to shoot the background,
ensuring both are exposed.
Night scene with red-eye reduction ( )
Use this mode when shooting a portrait against a night background to reduce
the red-eye phenomenon. In this mode, pre-flashes are emitted to counter the
red-eye phenomenon.
The fill-in flash may not have the desired effect under excessively bright
light.
Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light
situations when the flash off, night scene or night scene with red-eye
reduction flash mode is set, the use of a tripod is recommended to
prevent your pictures from being blurred by camera shake. The orange
lamp lights up to warn of camera shake when the flash off mode is set
in low light situations, but you can take pictures. Note that a moving
subject will be blurred.
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Advanced shooting
Advanced shooting
Using the self-timer
This function is useful for taking pictures with yourself included in the
photograph. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting.
1
Open the lens barrier.
The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
2
Press .
The monitor turns on and the current self-
timer setting is displayed.
3
Press while the current self-timer setting is displayed.
The setting changes between ON and OFF each time is
pressed.
4
Press the shutter button fully.
The self-timer lamp lights up for
approximately 10 seconds, then starts
blinking. After blinking for 2 seconds with
beep sound, the picture is taken.
• The self-timer mode is canceled automatically after taking one picture
or when the lens barrier is closed even if All Reset is set to OFF.
• To cancel shooting after the shutter button has been pressed, press
.
16
16
ON
Self-timer lamp
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Advanced shooting
Shooting pictures sequentially (Sequential shooting)
This function allows you to take a rapid succession of still pictures by pressing
and holding the shutter button (over 5 pictures at 1.1 frames per second in
HQ mode). As you can choose the best picture from a series of sequential
shots, you are recommended to use this mode when taking a moving subject.
You can also erase the unwanted shots afterwards. “Single-frame erase”
( p.69)
1
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
2
Press to select DRIVE.
3
Press to select , then
press .
Sequential shooting is set and the menu is
closed.
4
Take the pictures.
Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take
pictures in sequence until you release the button.
• The sequential shooting mode is canceled when the lens barrier is
closed. “Saving the settings (All Reset)” ( p.85)
• During sequential shooting, the flash is displayed.
• Since the shutter speed is set to 1/30 sec. max., exposure is
decreased when shooting a dark subject to prevent camera shake.
• The number of pictures that can be shot in succession and the
sequential shooting speed vary depending on the subject, the record
mode, and the amount of space available on the card.
It takes longer than usual to store pictures after sequential shooting.
DRIVE
CANCEL
GO
SELECt
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Advanced shooting
Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation)
This function allows you to make fine changes to the automatic exposure
setting. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that
the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the
brightness in the range of ±2.0 in 0.5 steps.
Often white subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural
colors. Adjusting towards [ + ] makes these subjects closer to their real
shades. For the same reason, adjust towards [ - ] when shooting black
subjects.
1
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
2
Press to select MODE MENU.
3
Press to select the CAMERA
tab, then press .
4
Press to select , then
press .
−2.0 ±0 +2.0
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Advanced shooting
5
Press to select the exposure
compensation value.
Select a [ + ] value to brighten the image
or a [ - ] value to darken the image.
The exposure compensation value is set.
To close the menu, press twice.
6
Take the picture.
• The exposure compensation value returns to ±0 (factory default
setting) when the lens barrier is closed. “Saving the settings (All
Reset)” ( p.85)
• When you adjust the exposure while observing the subject on the
monitor, the brightness of the image displayed also changes.
However, the variation may be less noticeable when the subject is
dark. In this case, play back the recorded picture to confirm that the
exposure is satisfactory.
• If the flash is used, the image brightness (exposure) may differ from
the intended brightness (exposure).
• Exposure compensation cannot correct the image if the surroundings
of the subject are extremely bright or dark.
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Advanced shooting
Selecting the metering area (Spot metering)
In a backlight situation, your subject may appear dark if the picture is taken
with the normal metering value (Digital ESP metering). In this case, by
changing the metering area to the center of the viewfinder (Spot metering), a
subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light.
1
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
2
Press to select MODE MENU.
3
Press to select the CAMERA
tab and press .
4
Press to select METERING,
then press .
Metering settings
ESP (Digital EPS) : Meters the center of the viewfinder and the area around it
separately to obtain the optimum exposure. (No indication
is displayed on the monitor.)
(Spot metering) : Meters only the center of the viewfinder to obtain the
appropriate exposure for the subject.
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Selecting the metering area (Spot metering)
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5
Press to select .
Spot metering is set.
To close the menu, press twice.
6
Take the picture while positioning
the AF target mark on your subject in the viewfinder.
The camera returns to ESP (factory default setting) when the lens
barrier is closed. “Saving the settings (All Reset)” ( p.85)
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Advanced shooting
Adjusting the color tone (White balance)
Color reproduction differs depending on the lighting conditions. For instance,
when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten 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 colors.
1
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
2
Press to select MODE MENU.
3
Press to select the PICTURE
tab, then press .
4
Press .
White balance settings
AUTO : The white balance is adjusted automatically so that
colors look natural. (No indication is displayed on the
monitor.)
(Sunlight) : For natural colors under a clear sky.
(Overcast) : For natural colors under a cloudy sky.
(Tungsten) : For natural colors under tungsten lighting.
(Fluorescent) : For natural colors under fluorescent lighting.
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5
Press to select one of the
white balance modes: AUTO, ,
, or .
The white balance is set.
To close the menu, press twice.
6
Take the picture.
• The white balance setting returns to AUTO (factory default setting)
when the lens barrier is closed. “Saving the settings (All Reset)”
( p.85)
• If you want a color tone that resembles what you see under tungsten
lighting, set the white balance mode to
.
• White balance may not be effective under some special light sources.
• After setting a white balance mode other than AUTO, play back the
picture and check the colors on the monitor.
• When the flash is fired with a white balance setting other than AUTO,
colors may appear different in the resulting picture from the colors
you see on the monitor.
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Advanced shooting
Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode)
Choose the best record mode for your purposes (printing, editing on a
computer, website editing, etc.).
Still picture record modes
Record mode Description
Resolution
(No. of pixels)
Quality File size
SHQ
(Super High
Quality)
• Use this mode when you
want to print out an image
with high quality or on
large paper such as A4
(8.3" × 11.7"/21 cm × 29.7
cm), or you want to
process images on a PC.
• The image quality is
higher, but the number of
storable images is fewer. It
takes longer to store the
images.
1600 × 1200
pixels*
More clear Larger
HQ
(High Quality)
• Use this mode when you
want to edit images on a
PC or print them out on
postcard size paper.
• This mode is the factory
default setting.
1600 × 1200
pixels*
SQ
(Standard
Quality)
• Use this mode when you
want to attach images to
e-mail or simply view them
on a PC.
•This is the standard quality
mode, and the number of
storable images is
increased.
1024× 768
pixels* in SQ1
mode
640 × 480
pixels* in SQ2
mode
Normal Smaller
Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode)
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Advanced shooting
1
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
2
Press to select .
3
Press to select one of the
record modes, then press .
The record modes for still pictures are
SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2; and for movies
are HQ and SQ.
The record mode is set and the menu is
closed.
4
Take the picture.
Movie record modes
Record mode Description
Resolution
(No. of pixels)
Quality File size
HQ
(High Quality)
You can record continuously
for 15 seconds at a time.
320 × 240
pixels*
More clear Larger
SQ
(Standard
Quality)
You can record continuously
for 60 seconds at a time.
160 × 120
pixels*
Normal Smaller
* Pixels are the unit used to express the resolution. “Relation between the record mode
and the resolution” ( p.55)
• The record mode setting returns to HQ (factory default setting) when
the lens barrier is closed. “Saving the settings (All Reset)” ( p.85)
• Even if you change the movie record mode, the still picture record
mode remains the same.
SHQ 1600*1200
HQ 1600*1200
SQ1 1024*768
SQ2 640*480
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Still picture record modes
Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode)
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Advanced shooting
Relation between the record mode and the resolution
Resolution
The number of pixels (vertical × 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 the number of pictures that can be saved will
be fewer.
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 1024 × 768 resolution is the same size as the
screen if you set the picture to 1× when the monitor setting is 1024 × 768.
However, if the monitor setting is over 1024 × 768 (such as 1280 × 1024), the
picture only takes up part of the screen.
Numbers of pictures you can shoot
The table below is the approximate number of storable pictures.
No. of still pictures
Record mode
SmartMedia capacity
SHQ HQ SQ1 SQ2
8 MB 5 16 29 49
16 MB 11 33 58 99
32 MB 22 66 117 199
64 MB 45 132 234 398
128 MB 91 266 469 798
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Advanced shooting
Panorama shooting
You can take advantage of panorama shooting with the provided Olympus
CAMEDIA-brand SmartMedia card. (Non-Olympus cards do not support this
feature.) Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping
edges into a single panoramic picture, using the provided CAMEDIA Master
software.
1
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
2
Press to select FUNCTION.
3
Press to select PANORAMA,
then press .
The panorama mode is set and the
monitor turns on automatically.
4
Press the arrow pad to select the
direction that you want to connect
pictures.
: Connects the pictures from left to
right.
: Connects the pictures from right to
left.
: Connects the pictures from bottom
to top.
: Connects the pictures from top to
bottom.
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Connects a series of
pictures from left to right.
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Advanced shooting
5
Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, then take
your pictures.
Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures.
When you try to take more than 10
pictures, the mark is displayed.
6
Press to finish panorama shooting.
The panorama mode is canceled when is pressed or the lens
barrier is closed.
• The panorama mode is only available with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand
SmartMedia cards.
• Exposure and white balance are set by the first picture. Do not select
an extremely bright subject (such as the sun) for the first picture.
• Your computer’s memory may be insufficient if you take too many
panorama pictures in HQ/SHQ mode. You are recommended to use
SQ1/SQ2 mode for panorama shooting.
• During panorama shooting, the flash, sequential shooting and self-
timer functions are disabled.
• The camera itself cannot edit panorama pictures. To connect each
picture, the CAMEDIA Master software is necessary.
Compose your shots so that they overlap to from one picture.
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Advanced shooting
Taking two-in-one pictures
This function allows you to combine two pictures
taken in succession and store them as a single
picture.
1
Display the top menu in the shooting
mode.
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
2
Press to select FUNCTION.
3
Press to select 2 IN 1, then
press .
The two-in-one picture mode is set and
the monitor turns on automatically.
4
Take the first shot while observing
your subject on the monitor.
The subject is positioned on the left.
Picture when played back
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HQ
16
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Taking two-in-one pictures
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Advanced shooting
5
Take the second shot in succession.
The subject is positioned on the right.
• The two-in-one picture mode is canceled when is pressed or the
lens barrier is closed.
• During two-in-one picture shooting, the sequential shooting and self-
timer functions are disabled.
• Press to cancel the two-in-one picture mode after the first shot
has been taken. The first picture will not be stored.
HQ
16
2'nd
Picture when shooting
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Advanced shooting
Taking a picture of yourself (Self-portrait shooting)
To enable you to hold the camera at arm’s
length and take a picture of yourself, the
camera automatically selects the optimal
settings for self-portrait shooting.
1
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
2
Press to select FUNCTION.
3
Press to select , then
press .
Self-portrait mode is set and the camera
returns to the shooting mode.
4
Take the picture.
The zoom position is automatically set to wide.
• The self-portrait mode is canceled when is pressed or the lens
barrier is closed.
• During the self-portrait shooting, the sequential shooting and digital
zoom are disabled.
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Playback
Playback
Playing back still pictures
You can play back pictures one by one on the monitor.
1
Press with the lens barrier closed.
The monitor turns on and displays the last
picture taken. (Single-frame playback)
2
Press .
3
Press to cancel playback.
The monitor and camera turn off.
When the camera turns on, the monitor may light for an instant and
show a picture after a while.
Displays the previous
picture.
Jumps to the picture 10
frames behind.
Displays the next
picture.
Jumps to the picture
10 frames ahead.
Playing back still pictures
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Playback
Quick View (Double-click playback)
This function lets you play back pictures during shooting with the lens barrier
open. It is useful when you want to check shooting results and resume
shooting quickly.
1
Press twice quickly (double-click) in the shooting mode.
The camera immediately enters the playback mode and displays the
last picture taken. (Single-frame playback)
2
Press shutter gently (halfway).
The camera returns to the shooting mode and you can resume
shooting.
Close-up playback
Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged 1.5, 2, 2.5 or 3 times. This
function is useful when you want to check the details of a picture.
1
Press with the lens barrier closed.
The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken.
Press to select the picture you want to enlarge.
2
Press the zoom lever toward .
The picture is magnified 1.5 times. The
magnification increases each time the
zoom lever is pressed.
To return the picture to the original size
(1x), press the zoom lever toward .
3
By pressing
while the
enlarged picture is displayed, you can scroll the picture in the
desired direction, enabling you to view a different section.
Functions available in normal playback mode are also available in
Quick View.
The close-up playback function is not available for movies.
Playing back still pictures
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Playback
Index display
This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor.
It is useful for quickly finding the picture you want to view. The number of
pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. “Selecting the number of pictures”
( p.64)
1
Press with the lens barrier closed.
The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame
playback)
2
Press the zoom lever toward to
enter the index display mode.
3
Use the arrow pad to select a frame.
The selected picture is highlighted in the
green frame.
: Moves to the previous frame.
: Moves to the next frame.
: Jumps to the previous index
display (the frames before the top
left frame).
: Jumps to the next index display (the frames following the
bottom right frame).
4
To return to single-frame playback,
press the zoom lever toward .
The picture highlighted in the green frame
is displayed in the single-frame playback
mode.
Playing back still pictures
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Playback
Selecting the number of pictures
This function lets you change the number of pictures, 4, 9 or 16, in an index
display.
1
Display the top menu in the playback mode.
• Press with the lens barrier closed.
•Press .
2
Press to select MODE MENU.
3
Press to select the SETUP
tab, then press .
4
Press to select , then
press .
5
Press to select 4, 9 or 16.
The number of pictures in the index
display is set.
To close the menu, press twice.
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16
ALL RESEt
Playing back still pictures
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Playback
Slide-show
This function automatically displays pictures one after another, as if you are
watching a slide-show. It is useful when you want to view the pictures you
have taken in order.
1
Display the top menu in the playback mode.
• Press with the lens barrier closed.
•Press .
2
Press to select and the
slide-show starts.
Each picture is displayed for 3 seconds,
then the display automatically changes to
the next picture.
3
Press to cancel the slide-show
and return to the playback mode.
When you display the top menu while showing a movie, MOVIE
PLAYBACK will be displayed instead of . To run a slide-show,
display a still picture first.
Playing back still pictures
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Playback
Playing back pictures on a TV
You can play back pictures on a TV screen with the provided Video cable.
1
Make sure that the camera and
the TV are turned off, then
connect the Video cable to the
VIDEO OUT jack on the camera
and to the video input terminal
on the TV.
2
Turn the TV on and switch to the video input.
For details on switching to video input, refer to your TV’s instruction
manual.
3
Press .
The camera turns on in the playback mode, and the last picture taken
is displayed on the TV screen.
You can select the pictures you want to see using the arrow pad.
The close-up playback, index display and slide-show functions can
also be used on a TV screen.
• The camera’s monitor turns off automatically when the Video cable is
connected to the camera.
• You are recommended to use the optional AC adapter when using
the camera with a TV.
• The picture may appear off-center on the TV screen. This is due to
the TV's adjustment settings. This is not a camera malfunction.
Be sure to use the provided Video cable to connect the camera to the
TV.
VIDEO OUT
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Playback
Playing back movies
1
Press with the lens barrier closed.
The monitor turns on.
2
Press
to display the
desired picture with a indicator,
then press .
The top menu is displayed.
3
Press to select MOVIE PLAYBACK.
The movie is played back after the orange lamp on the right of the
viewfinder blinks and the movie data is downloaded to the camera.
When the movie reaches the end, the display returns automatically to
the beginning of the movie.
4
Press .
The MOVIE PLAYBACK menu is
displayed.
PLAYBACK :Plays back the entire movie again.
FRAME BY FRAME :Plays back the movie manually one frame at a
time.
EXIT : Leaves the movie playback mode.
5
Press to select the desired operation, then press .
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Playing back movies
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Playback
Operations when FRAME BY FRAME is selected
: Displays the first frame of the movie.
: Displays the last frame of the movie.
: Displays the next frame. The movie can be displayed
continuously by holding the button down.
: Displays the previous frame. The movie can be displayed
continuously in reverse by holding the button down.
: Displays the MOVIE PLAYBACK menu.
To play back another movie, exit the movie playback mode by selecting
EXIT on the MOVIE PLAYBACK menu. Then display the desired
picture with a indicator and select MOVIE PLAYBACK again on
the top menu.
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Playback
Erasing pictures
Recorded pictures can also be erased. This can be done either one frame at
or all the pictures in the card.
Single-frame erase
1
Press with the lens barrier closed.
The monitor turns on.
2
Press to select the picture you want to erase.
“Playing back still pictures” ( p.61)
3
Press .
The top menu is displayed.
4
Press to select ERASE.
5
Press to select YES, then
press .
The picture is erased and the menu is
closed.
• Erasure is not possible if the picture you want to erase is protected or
a write-protect seal is attached to the card. Before erasing, unprotect
the picture or remove the write-protect seal from the card.
• Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before
erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep.
“Protecting pictures (Protect)” ( p.72)
MODE MENU
INFO
ERASE
YES
NO
SELECt
GO
ERASE
Erasing pictures
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Playback
All-frame erase
1
Display the top menu in the playback mode.
• Press with the lens barrier closed.
•Press .
2
Press to select MODE MENU.
3
Press to select the CARD
tab, then press .
4
Press .
5
Press to select
ALL ERASE, then press .
Note that selecting FORMAT will
erase all existing data.
PLAYSEt EDIt
CARD
CARD SEtUP
PLAYSEt EDIt
CARD
CARD SEtUP
CARD SEtUP
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Erasing pictures
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Playback
6
Press to select YES, then press
.
All the pictures are erased.
YES
NO
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Playback
Protecting pictures (Protect)
You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally
erasing them.
1
Press with the lens barrier closed.
The monitor turns on.
2
Press to select the picture you want to protect.
3
Press , then press .
The mode menu is displayed.
4
Press to select the PLAY
tab, then press .
5
Press to select , then
press .
6
Press to select ON.
The selected picture is protected.
To close the menu, press twice.
CARDSEt EDIt
PLAY
CARDSEt EDIt
PLAY
CARDSEt EDIt
PLAY
OFF
ON
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Playback
• The indicator is displayed at
the top right of the protected picture.
• Protection on each picture remains even when the camera is turned
off.
• Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all-frame
erase function, but they can be all erased with the format function.
• Protection cannot be applied to pictures stored on a card with a write-
protect seal.
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Playback
Editing still pictures
Creating black and white pictures
This function enables you to turn the selected picture into a black and white
picture.
1
Press with the lens barrier closed.
The monitor turns on.
2
Press to select the picture you want to turn into a black
and white picture.
3
Press , then press .
The mode menu is displayed.
4
Press to select the EDIT tab,
then press .
5
Press to select
BLACK & WHITE, then press .
6
Press to select
BLACK & WHITE, then press .
After a bar is displayed to show the
progress of creating, the camera returns
to the playback mode. The black and
white picture is stored as a separate
picture from the original one.
To cancel editing mode, select CANCEL and press .
• You cannot create black and white movies.
• You cannot create black and white pictures from pictures stored on a
card with a write-protect seal.
• You cannot create a black and white picture if there is insufficient
memory space on the card.
PLAYCARDSEt
EDIt
BLACK & WHItE
SEPIA
BLACK & WHItE
CANCEL
BLACK & WHItE
EXIt
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Playback
Creating sepia-toned pictures
This function enables you to turn the selected picture into sepia tones.
1
Press with the lens barrier closed.
The monitor turns on.
2
Press to select the picture you want to turn into a sepia-
toned picture.
3
Press , then press .
The mode menu is displayed.
4
Press to select the EDIT tab,
then press .
5
Press to select SEPIA, then
press .
6
Press to select SEPIA, then
press .
After a bar is displayed to show the
progress of creating, the camera returns
to the playback mode. The sepia-toned
picture is stored as a separate picture
from the original one.
To cancel editing mode, select CANCEL and press .
• You cannot create sepia-toned movies.
• You cannot create sepia-toned pictures from pictures stored on a
card with a write-protect seal.
• You cannot create a sepia-toned picture if there is insufficient
memory space on the card.
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SEPIA
SEPIA
CANCEL
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Editing still pictures
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Playback
Resizing pictures
This function enables you to change the file size of the selected picture to 640
× 480 or 320 × 240 and store it separately as a new picture. Use this function
when you want to reduce the volume of image data, such as when attaching
a picture to e-mail.
1
Press with the lens barrier closed.
The monitor turns on.
2
Press to select the picture you want to resize.
3
Press , then press .
The mode menu is displayed.
4
Press to select the EDIT tab,
then press .
5
Press to select , then
press .
6
Press to select one of the
following sizes, 640 ×
××
× 480 or 320 ×
××
×
240, then press .
After a bar is displayed to show the
progress of resizing, the camera returns to
the playback mode.
The resized picture is stored as a
separate picture from the original one.
To cancel editing mode, select CANCEL and press .
PLAYCARDSEt
EDIt
BLACK & WHItE
SEPIA
320*240
CANCEL
EXIt
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Playback
Rotating pictures
Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. In
this case, you can use this function to display the picture vertically. You can
rotate the selected picture 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise.
1
Press with the lens barrier closed.
The monitor turns on.
2
Press to select the picture you want to rotate.
3
Press , then press .
The mode menu is displayed.
4
Press to select the PLAY
tab, then press .
5
Press to select , then
press .
• You cannot resize movies or images that have been edited on a PC.
• If the size of the selected picture is 640 × 480 or smaller, you cannot
select 640 × 480 on the menu.
• If the size of the selected picture is 320 × 240, you cannot select
on the menu.
• You cannot resize pictures stored on a card with a write-protect seal.
• You cannot resize pictures if there is insufficient memory space on
the card.
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Editing still pictures
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Playback
6
Press to select +90
°
or -90
°
,
then press .
The picture is rotated, and displayed
vertically.
To close the menu, press twice.
+90° : clockwise
-90° : counterclockwise
• You cannot rotate movies, pictures that have been edited on a PC or
protected pictures.
• You cannot rotate pictures stored on a card with a write-protect seal.
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Playback
Editing movies
Creating an index
The 9 frames extracted from the movie is displayed as an index to show the
movie at a glance without playback. Indexes can be stored on the card as still
pictures.
1
Press with the lens barrier closed.
The monitor turns on.
2
Press to select a picture with the indicator.
3
Press , then press .
The mode menu is displayed.
4
Press to select the EDIT tab,
then press .
5
Press to select INDEX, then
press .
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INDEX
PLAYCARDSEt
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INDEX
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Playback
6
Press to select INDEX, then
press .
The 9 frames extracted from the movie
appear as an index display, then the
camera returns to the playback mode. The
index picture is stored as a new picture.
To cancel the index function, select
CANCEL and press .
The index image is stored as a still picture in a different record mode
from the original picture.
Record mode when the movie is
shot
Record mode when stored as an
index
HQ SQ1 (1024 × 768 pixels)
SQ SQ2 (640 × 480 pixels)
• The interval between the frames that are automatically picked out
varies depending on the recording time of the movie.
• An index consists of 9 frames.
• You cannot create an index from movies stored on a card with a
write-protect seal.
• You cannot create an index if there is insufficient memory space on
the card.
INDEX
CANCEL
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EXIt
GO
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Camera settings
Camera settings
Turning the beep sound off (Beep sound)
You can turn the volume of the beep sound used for button operations or
warnings to OFF.
1
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
2
Press to select MODE MENU.
3
Press to select the SETUP
tab, then press .
4
Press to select , then
press .
5
Press to select OFF.
The beep sound turns off.
To close the menu, press twice.
• The beep sound setting remains even when the lens barrier is closed.
• The beep sound can also be turned on and off from the playback
mode.
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REC VIEW
CAM
PICCARD
SEtUP
ALL RESEt
REC VIEW
OFF
ON
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Camera settings
Formatting (Card setup)
This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive
data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted
on a PC, you must format them with this camera.
1
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
2
Press to select MODE MENU.
3
Press to select CARD tab,
then press .
4
Press .
5
Press to select YES, then
press
.
Formatting is executed.
All existing data, including protected data is erased when the card is
formatted. Once erased, pictures cannot be restored, so make sure
that you do not erase important data.
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PIC
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NO
CAUtION ERASING ALL
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Camera settings
Formatting can also be executed from the playback mode.
• Never open the card cover or remove the batteries during formatting
as this may cause malfunction of the card.
• Never connect or disconnect the AC adapter during formatting as this
may cause malfunction of the card.
• Cards with a write-protect seal cannot be formatted. Remove the seal
before formatting the card. Do not reuse the removed seal.
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Camera settings
Viewing a picture immediately after shooting (Rec View)
You can view the picture you have just taken on the monitor for 3 seconds
while it is being recorded.
1
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
2
Press to select MODE MENU.
3
Press to select the SETUP tab, then press .
4
Press to select REC VIEW,
then press .
5
Press to select ON.
Rec View is set.
To close the menu, press twice.
Rec View settings
ON : The picture being recorded is displayed on the monitor. This is useful for a brief
check of the picture you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway during
Rec View lets you resume shooting immediately.
OFF : The picture just taken is not displayed. This is useful when you want to prepare for
your next shot while the previous picture is being recorded.
• The Rec View setting remains even when the lens barrier is closed.
• During sequential shooting, Rec View is disabled.
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ALL RESEt
CAM
PICCARD
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ALL RESEt
REC VIEW
OFF
ON
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Camera settings
Saving the settings (All Reset)
This function lets you choose whether or not the camera saves its current
settings when the power is turned off. For setting to be saved, see “Functions
that All Reset affects” ( p.86).
1
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
2
Press to select MODE MENU.
3
Press to select the SETUP
tab, then press .
4
Press to select ALL RESET,
then press .
5
Press to select OFF.
To close the menu, press twice.
All Reset settings
ON : All settings are returned to the factory default settings when the power is turned off.
OFF : The settings made just before the power is turned off are saved.
• The settings in the SETUP menu remain even when the power is
turned off.
• All Reset can also be set from the playback mode.
CAM
PICCARD
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ALL RESEt
REC VIEW
CAM
PICCARD
SEtUP
ALL RESEt
REC VIEW
OFF
ON
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Camera settings
Functions that All Reset affects
Function Factory default setting
Ref. Page
Monitor OFF p.17
DRIVE Single-frame shooting (for still pictures) p.30
DIGITAL ZOOM OFF (1x) p.38
FLASH AUTO p.42
±0p.47
METERING ESP p.49
WB AUTO p.51
HQ (1600 × 1200 pixels) p.53
OFF p.40
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Camera settings
Displaying shooting information
This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for
3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information that can be
displayed, see “Monitor indications” ( p.8).
1
Display the top menu in the playback mode.
• Press with the lens barrier closed.
•Press .
2
Pressing displays the full amount of shooting information
on the monitor (ON).
To turn INFO off, press to bring up the top menu and press .
• , and are displayed regardless of whether INFO is set
to ON or OFF.
• The file number when using a printing service other than DPOF is
displayed when INFO is set to ON. “How to print pictures” ( p.90)
When INFO is OFF When INFO is ON
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Camera settings
Adjusting the monitor brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the monitor according to the surrounding
conditions to make it easier to see.
1
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
2
Press to select MODE MENU.
3
Press to select the SETUP tab, then press .
4
Press to select , then
press .
5
Press to adjust the
brightness while observing the
monitor.
Pressing
brightens the monitor, and
pressing darkens it.
6
Press .
The monitor brightness is set.
To close the menu, press again.
• The monitor brightness setting remains even when the lens barrier is
closed.
• The monitor brightness can also be set from the playback mode.
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PICCARD
SEtUP
REC VIEW
ALL RESEt
ADJUSt
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Camera settings
Pixel Mapping
The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check a CCD and image
processing circuit automatically.
It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a
year is recommended. 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
While pressing and at the
same time, open the lens barrier.
Hold the buttons until the lens extends
and the monitor turns on.
2
Press to select START, then
press .
A progress bar appears during Pixel
Mapping. When Pixel Mapping is finished,
the camera returns to the shooting mode.
When 10 seconds have passed with the PIXEL MAPPING screen
displayed, the camera automatically returns to the shooting mode.
• Do not remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while Pixel
Mapping is in progress as this may cause a malfunction.
• If the power is turned off during Pixel Mapping, start again from
Step 1.
StARt
CANCEL
PIXEL MAPPING
GO
SELECt
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Print settings
Print settings
How to print pictures
Several different printing options are available when you want to print out
pictures.
Printing at a photo lab that supports DPOF or printing on a
DPOF compatible printer
Print reservation allows you to save printing data (number of prints, date
printed on pictures, etc.) with the pictures stored on the card.
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 pictures are to be printed, the pictures can be printed
easily by DPOF-compatible printing service labs or on a personal DPOF-
compatible printer.
Printing on an Olympus CAMEDIA P-400, P-330N(E) or
P-200 digital printer
If you insert a card containing the print reservation data into the printer,
printing is possible without using a PC. For more details, refer to the printer’s
instructions.
Transferring pictures to a PC and printing them from a
printer connected to the PC
If you have installed software for displaying JPEG pictures on your PC
(internet browser, Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, etc.), you can print out pictures
on a printer connected to the PC. (Printing is also possible using CAMEDIA
Master software.) Check your software before printing. For details, refer to the
application software’s instructions.
How to print pictures
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Print settings
• Pictures taken with this camera can also be printed using a printer or
at a photo lab that supports the Design rule for Camera File system/
DCF.
• If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device, entering
reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous
reservations.
• This camera cannot be directly connected to printers such as the
Olympus P-300 digital printer.
• Not all functions may be available on all printers or at all photo labs.
• If you are printing using the P-330N(E), only the first 999 pictures can
be printed.
• Print reservation may take considerable time in some cases.
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Print settings
Making a print reservation on the card
By specifying the desired number of prints of each picture on the card and
whether or not the date and time are to be printed, you can print out the
desired pictures according to the print reservation data with a DPOF-
compatible printer or at a DPOF photo lab.
1
Display the top menu in the playback mode.
• Press with the lens barrier closed.
•Press .
2
Press to select MODE MENU.
3
Press to select the PLAY
tab, then press .
4
Press to select , then
press .
• DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this
camera. Make changes using the original device.
• Print reservation may take considerable time in some cases.
• Print reservation cannot be performed when using a card with a write-
protect seal.
• Movies cannot be printed.
CARDSEt EDIt
PLAY
Making a print reservation on the card
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Print settings
Confirm the print reservation data
If print reservation data is already stored on the card, the PRINT ORDER
SETTING screen appears, giving you the choice of resetting the data or
keeping it. If there is no print reservation data, this screen does not appear
and you can proceed to the next operation. “Select single-frame or all-frame
reservation” ( p.93)
5
Press to select whether to
reset or keep the reservation data,
then press .
Selecting RESET clears all previous
reservations.
The PRINT ORDER screen is
displayed.
Select single-frame or all-frame reservation
Select whether you want to specify the number of prints for a selected frame,
or if you want one print of all the frames.
6
Press to select (single-
frame reservation) or (all-frame
reservation), then press .
If you select , one print is set for each
of the frames and the display moves to the
date/time print setting. “Set the date/time
printing data” ( p.95)
If you select , proceed to “Set the number of prints (only for single-
frame reservation)” ( p.94).
RESEt
KEEP
PRINt ORDER SEttING
PRINt ORDERED
SELECt
EXIt
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GO
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Print settings
Set the number of prints (only for single-frame reservation)
Display the frame to be printed and set the desired number of prints.
7
Press to display the frame to
be printed.
If print reservation data has already been
stored, the number of prints already set
appears.
8
Press to set the number of
prints.
: Increases the number.
: Decreases the number.
The maximum number of prints you can
set is 10. If you set 0, no print reservation
is made.
Press to proceed to the next frame and press to reset the print
reservation of the previous frame.
9
Press after completing all print reservations.
If print reservation data has already been stored, the reservation data
for that frame is also stored.
The screen is displayed.
SELECt
GO
SELECt
GO
Making a print reservation on the card
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Print settings
Set the date/time printing data
You can include the shooting date or time on the print.
10
Press to select NO, DATE or
TIME, then press .
The PRINT ORDER screen is
displayed.
NO : The pictures are printed without
the date and time.
DATE : All the pictures are printed with the
shooting date.
TIME : All the pictures are printed with the shooting time.
Confirm the reservation data
Check the number of ordered frames, the total number of prints, and the date/
time printing data.
11
Press to select SAVE, then
press .
The print reservation data is stored on the
card and the menu is closed.
Selecting CANCEL clears all the
reservations.
• If there is insufficient space available on the card, a warning message
appears and the menu is closed.
• Press to return to the PRINT ORDER screen.
Press to return to the screen.
DAtE
tIME
NO
EXIt
GO
SELECt
CANCEL
SAVE
PRINt ORDERED
10 (16) DAtE
PRINt ORDER
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GO
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Error codes
Monitor Possible cause Corrective action
The card is not inserted, or
it cannot be recognized.
Insert a card, or reinsert the card
correctly.
Cannot record, play back
or erase pictures on this
card.
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.
Writing to the card is
prohibited.
If you are taking pictures, remove the
write-protect seal attached to the card.
For more details, refer to the provided
instruction manual for the card.
There is no empty space
on the card, so no more
pictures can be taken.
Replace the card or erase unwanted
pictures. Before erasing, download
important images to a PC.
There is no empty space
on the card, so it cannot
record new information
such as print reservation
data and other functions.
Replace the card or erase unwanted
pictures. Before erasing, download
important images to a PC.
There are no pictures on
the card.
The card contains no pictures. Record
pictures.
The selected picture
cannot be played back on
this camera.
Use image processing software on a
PC to view it. If that cannot be done,
the image file is partially damaged.
The card cover is open. Close the card cover.
NO CARD
CARD ERROR
WRItE
-
PROtECt
CARD FULL
NO PICtURE
PICtURE ERROR
CARD
-
COVER OPEN
Error codes
97
Troubleshooting
The card is not formatted. Format the card.
POWER OFF
FORMAt
CARD SEtUP
SELECt
GO
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If an operation does not work
The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The power is off. Open the lens barrier to turn on the camera. p.17
The batteries are
loaded incorrectly.
Reload the batteries correctly. p.11
The batteries are
exhausted.
Replace the batteries with new ones. p.11
The batteries are
temporarily unable to
function because of the
cold.
The batteries may be too cold. Warm them
before using them.
–
The camera is in the
sleep mode.
Operate the camera (press the shutter button or
the zoom lever).
p.17
There is condensation*
inside the camera.
Wait until the camera dries before turning it on
again.
–
The camera is
connected to a PC.
The camera will not operate while it is connected
to a PC.
–
*Condensation: When it is cold outside, the water vapor in the air is rapidly cooled and
turns to droplets of water.
No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The lens barrier is
closed.
Open the lens barrier. p.30
The power is off. Open the lens barrier. p.17
The flash has not
finished charging.
Release your finger from the shutter button.
When the orange lamp stops blinking, resume
shooting.
p.42
The movie just taken is
being written to the
card.
Release your finger from the shutter button.
When the orange lamp stops blinking, resume
shooting.
p.9, 35
The card is full. Erase unwanted pictures or insert a new card.
Before erasing, download important images to a
PC.
p.69, 82
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
The batteries ran out of
power during shooting
or while the images
were being written to
the card. (Only the
battery check indicator
blinks.)
Replace the batteries with new ones. If the
orange lamp is blinking, wait until it stops.
p.9
The memory gauge is
full.
Wait until there is room in the memory gauge. p.9
A write-protect seal is
attached to the card.
Insert a new card or remove the write-protect
seal.
p.14
There is a problem with
the card.
Refer to “Error codes”. p.96
The flash does not fire.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The flash has not
popped up fully.
Be careful not to press the flash down with your
finger. Make sure it has popped up fully before
taking pictures.
p.42
The flash is set to the
flash off mode.
Select a flash mode other than flash off. p.42
The subject is
illuminated.
If you want the flash to fire, set the flash to fill-in
mode.
p.42
Sequential shooting or
movie mode is set.
The flash does not fire in sequential shooting or
movie mode. Set in the DRIVE menu.
p.35, 46
Panorama mode is set. The flash does not fire in panorama mode. Close
the lens barrier, then open it again.
p.56
The monitor is not clear.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The brightness is not
adjusted properly.
Select in the mode menu and then adjust
the brightness.
p.88
The monitor is exposed
to direct sunlight.
Block the sunlight with your hand. –
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Pictures you have already taken do not appear on the monitor.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The power is off. Close the lens barrier, then press to turn the
monitor on.
p.17, 61
The camera is in the
shooting mode.
Press quickly twice, or close the lens barrier
and then press to switch to the playback
mode.
p.61
There are no pictures
on the card.
NO PICTURE appears on the monitor.
Record pictures.
–
There is a problem with
the card.
Refer to the “Error codes”. p.96
The camera is
connected to a TV.
The monitor does not function when the Video
cable is connected to the camera.
p.66
The date/time recorded with the image data is wrong.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The date/time is not
set.
Set the date/time. The clock adjustment is not
factory-preset.
p.20
The batteries are
exhausted.
When the batteries run out, the date/time setting
is canceled. Replace the batteries with new ones
and set the date/time again.
p.11, 20
The camera has been
left with the batteries
removed.
If the camera is left for several hours with the
batteries removed, the date/time setting is
canceled. Set the date/time again.
p.11, 20
Erasure, protection, print reservation and card formatting cannot be performed
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
A write-protect seal is
attached to the card.
Remove the seal before using the card. Do not
reuse the write-protect seal.
p.14
The settings performed are returned to the factory default settings.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
All Reset was set to
ON.
Set All Reset in the mode menu to OFF. p.85
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
If the image quality is poor
The picture is too bright.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The flash was set to the
fill-in flash mode.
Select a flash mode other than fill-in flash. p.42
The subject was
excessively
illuminated.
Adjust the exposure compensation toward
minus (-), or change the camera position toward
the subject.
p.47
The picture is too dark.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The flash was blocked
by a finger.
Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers
away from the flash.
p.29
The subject was out of
the working range of
the flash.
Shoot within the flash working range. p.42
The flash was set to the
flash off mode.
Select a flash mode other than flash off. p.42
The subject was too
small and was backlit.
Set the flash to fill-in mode, or use the spot
metering mode.
p.42, 49
The sequential
shooting mode was
used.
Higher shutter speeds are used when the
sequential shooting mode is selected which may
result in pictures that are darker than usual.
Select in the DRIVE menu.
p.46
The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
Indoor lighting can
affect the picture's
colors.
Set the white balance according to the lighting. p.51
There is no white in the
subject.
Try to include something white in the picture, or
shoot using the fill-in flash mode.
p.42
The white balance
setting is wrong.
Adjust the white balance to the light source. p.51
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
The picture has obscured edge(s).
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The lens was partly
blocked by a finger or
the strap.
Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers
and the strap away from the lens.
p.29
The subject was too
close.
Check the actual picture area on the monitor
before taking the picture.
p.31
The lens was dirty. Clean the lens. Remove dust with a
commercially available lens blower and wipe
gently with a commercially available lens
cleaner. If the lens is left dirty, mold may form.
–
The picture is out of focus.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The camera moved
when the shutter button
was pressed.
Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter
button gently.
p.29
The subject was
outside the shooting
range when macro
mode was set.
When using the macro mode, make sure the
subject is within the shooting range. To cancel
the macro mode, close the lens barrier, then
open it again.
p.40
The shutter button was
pressed while standing
in front of the camera in
the self-timer mode.
Press the shutter button while looking into the
viewfinder, not while standing in front of the
camera.
p.40
The flash was set to the
flash off mode in a
lighting condition
requiring use of the
flash.
Camera shake occurs easily with slower shutter
speeds. Use a tripod, or hold the camera firmly.
p.42
The camera was set to
the self-portrait mode.
If you do not want to shoot in the self-portrait
mode, cancel the self-portrait mode.
p.60
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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)), Digital
Print Order Format (DPOF)
Movie QuickTime Motion JPEG support
Memory SmartMedia (4 MB - 128 MB)
*All cards except 2 MB and 5 V.
Recording image
resolution
1600 × 1200 pixels (SHQ/HQ)
1024 × 768 pixels (SQ1)
640 × 480 pixels (SQ2)
No. of storable
pictures
(When an 8 MB card is
used)
Approx. 5 frames (SHQ)
Approx. 16 frames (HQ)
Approx. 29 frames (SQ1)
Approx. 49 frames (SQ2)
No. of effective pixels 2,000,000 pixels
Image pickup device 1/3.2" CCD solid-state image pickup, 2,110,000
pixels (gross)
Lens Olympus lens 5 - 15 mm, f 2.8/4.9, 8 elements in 7
groups (equivalent to 38 mm to 114 mm lens on 35
mm camera)
Photometric system Digital ESP metering
Aperture f 2.8, f 4.9
Shutter speed 1/2 to 1/1000 sec. (Night scene mode: 1 sec.)
Shooting range 0.5 m to (1.6 ft to ) (normal)
0.2 m to 0.5 m (0.7 ft to 1.6 ft) (macro mode)
Viewfinder Optical real image viewfinder (with AF target mark)
Monitor 1.5" TFT color LCD display, 114,000 pixels
Flash charging time Approx. 9 sec.
Outer connector
DC-IN jack, USB connector (mini - B), Video OUT
Automatic calendar
system
Up to 2099
∞∞
Specifications
104
Operating environment
Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation)
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage)
Humidity 30% to 90% (operation)
10% to 90% (storage)
Power supply Two AA (R6) alkaline batteries, lithium batteries,
NiMH batteries or NiCd batteries
Or a lithium CR-V3 battery pack
Or AC adapter (optional)
* Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be
used.
Dimensions 112 mm (W) × 62 mm (H) × 35 mm (D)
(4.4" × 2.4" × 1.4")
(excluding protrusions)
Weight 175 g (0.4 lb) (without batteries or card)
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE
OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.
105
Index
A
AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
AF target mark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Alkaline batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
All-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
All Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Arrow pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Auto flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Auto Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
B
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Battery check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Battery compartment cover . . . . . . 7
Beep sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Black and white pictures . . . . . . . 74
C
Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Card cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Card setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 82
Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Connector cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
D
Date/time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
DC-IN jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Digital ESP metering . . . . . . . . . . 49
Digital zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Double-click playback . . . . . . . . . 62
DPOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90, 92
Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
E
Erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Exposure compensation . . . . . . . 47
F
File number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Fill-in flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 42
Flash off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Fluorescent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Focus lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 82
Frame number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Fully pressed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
G
Green lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
H
Halfway pressed . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
HQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
I
Index (Creating an index) . . . . . . .79
Index display ( ). . . . . . . .63, 64
Information display . . . . . . . . . . . .87
L
Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Lens barrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Lithium battery pack . . . . . . . . . . .12
M
Macro mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Memory gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Mode menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 27
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8, 31
Monitor brightness . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Monitor button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Index
106
N
Night scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Night scene with red-eye
reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
No. of storable still pictures . . . . . . 8
O
OK/Menu button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Orange lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Optical zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Overcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
P
Panorama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Playback mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Playing back movies . . . . . . . . . . 67
Playing back pictures on a TV. . . 66
Print reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Protecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Q
Quick View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
R
Rechargeable batteries . . . . . . . . 12
Record mode ( ) . . . . . . . 25, 53
Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Rec View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Red-eye reduction flash . . . . . . . 43
Resizing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Rotating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
S
Seconds remaining . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Self-portrait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Self-timer lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 45
Sepia pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Sequential shooting . . . . . . . . . . .46
Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Shortcut menu . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 25
SHQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Shutter button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Single-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Single-frame playback . . . . . . . . .61
Single-frame shooting. . . . . . . . . .25
Slide-show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
SmartMedia card . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Spot metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
SQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
SQ1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
SQ2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Strap eyelet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Sunlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
T
Top menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Tripod socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Tungsten. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Two-in-one pictures . . . . . . . . . . .58
U
USB connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
V
VIDEO OUT jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 30
W
White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Write-protect seal . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Z
Zoom lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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2002 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.
VT351802
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Customer support (Japanese language only): Tel. 0426-42-7499 Tokyo
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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.
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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
Mac OS 9.0 - 9.1/
OS X (10.0)
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
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
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 off.
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.
*Not compatible with Mac OS X.
Depending on the model, you can
download the driver from the
Olympus website. For details,
visit our website.
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
http://www.olympus.com/
2002 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.
VT351802
San-Ei Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Customer support (Japanese language only): Tel. 0426-42-7499 Tokyo
OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.
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Phone customer support: Tel. 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free)
Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm
(Monday to Friday) ET
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OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.
Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstraβe 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
Tel. 040-237730
Letters: Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany
Hotline Numbers for customers in Europe:
Tel. 01805-67 10 83 for Germany
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Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland,
United Kingdom
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Spain, Czech Republic
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