C-720 Ultra Zoom
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REFERENCE MANUAL
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Model Number : C-720 Ultra Zoom
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Contents ..........................................................................P. 4
Chapter 1
Getting started P. 19
Chapter 2
Quick-start guide P. 32
Chapter 3
Using the menus P. 37
Chapter 4
Shooting basics P. 44
Chapter 5
Advanced shooting P. 65
Chapter 6
Adjusting image quality and exposure P. 78
Chapter 7
Playback P. 87
Chapter 8
Useful functions P. 104
Chapter 9
Print setting P. 120
Chapter 10
Miscellaneous P. 124
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Contents
Names of parts ............................................................................10
Camera 10
Viewfinder/Monitor indications — Shooting information 12
Viewfinder/Monitor indications — Playback information 14
Still picture playback information 14
Movie playback information 15
Viewfinder/Monitor indications
— Memory gauge & battery check 16
Memory gauge 16
Battery check 16
How to use this manual ................................................................17
Getting started 19
Attaching the strap ................................................................19
Loading the batteries ..............................................................21
Selecting optional batteries or AC adapter 22
Card basics ..........................................................................25
Inserting/Removing the card 26
Power on/off ........................................................................27
Card check 28
Date/time setting ..................................................................29
Adjusting the diopter..............................................................31
Holding the camera................................................................31
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Quick-start guide 32
Taking still pictures ........................................................32
Recording movies ............................................................33
Viewing still pictures ........................................................34
Playing back movies ........................................................35
Erasing pictures ................................................................36
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Using the menus 37
What are the menus? ............................................................37
How to use the menu ............................................................38
Modes & short cut menus ......................................................40
Tabs & MODE MENU functions (shooting) ..............................41
Tabs & MODE MENU functions (playback) ............................43
Shooting basics 44
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial........................................44
Aperture setting — Aperture priority shooting 47
Shutter speed setting — Shutter priority shooting 48
Aperture & Shutter speed setting — Manual shooting 49
Using My Mode 50
How to use the shutter button ................................................50
Focusing ..............................................................................51
Auto focus 51
When Auto focus does not work
— Subjects that are difficult to focus on 52
Focus lock — Focusing on subjects that are
not in the center of the frame 53
Taking still pictures ......................................54
Recording movies ............................................................56
Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting ..............................58
Digital zoom 59
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Contents
6
Flash shooting ......................................................................60
Auto-flash 60
Red-eye reduction flash 60
Fill-in flash 60
Flash off 61
Night scene flash & Night scene with red-eye
reduction flash 61
Using the flash 62
Flash intensity control 64
Advanced shooting 65
Spot metering — Selecting the metering area ..........................65
AE lock — Locking the exposure..............................................66
Macro mode setting — Taking close-up pictures ......................68
Self-timer shooting ................................................................70
Sequential shooting................................................................71
Sequential shooting & AF Sequential shooting 71
Auto bracketing — Shooting pictures sequentially with a
different exposure for each frame 72
Panorama shooting ................................................................75
Taking two-in-one pictures ......................................................77
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Contents
7
Adjusting image quality and
exposure 78
Record mode ........................................................................78
Selecting record modes 78
ISO sensitivity ........................................................................82
Exposure compensation ..........................................................84
White balance ......................................................................85
Sharpness..............................................................................86
Contrast ................................................................................86
Playback 87
Playing back still pictures ........................................................87
Single-frame playback 87
Quick View 87
Slide-show ............................................................................88
Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY ......................................89
MOVIE PLAYBACK 90
INDEX 91
Close-up playback ................................................................93
Picture rotation ......................................................................94
Index display ........................................................................95
Selecting the number of pictures 96
Editing still pictures ................................................................97
Creating black & white or sepia-toned pictures 97
Resizing pictures 98
Protect ..................................................................................99
Erasing pictures ..................................................................100
Single-frame erase 100
All-frame erase 101
Formatting cards..................................................................102
Playback on a TV ................................................................103
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Contents
8
Useful functions 104
All reset — Saving the camera’s settings ..............................104
Custom button......................................................................105
Setting the custom button 105
Using the custom button 106
Shortcut ..............................................................................107
Setting the shortcut menu 108
Using the shortcut menu 109
MY MODE SETUP ................................................................110
Information display ............................................................113
Monitor brightness adjustment ..............................................114
Turning off the beep sound....................................................114
Rec View ............................................................................115
Sleep timer ..........................................................................116
Battery save mode................................................................116
File name ............................................................................117
Pixel Mapping ....................................................................119
Print setting 120
How to print pictures ............................................................120
Applying print reserve to a card............................................122
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Contents
9
Miscellaneous 124
Troubleshooting....................................................................124
User maintenance ................................................................131
After use 131
Cleaning the camera 131
Error codes..........................................................................132
Menu maps ........................................................................134
Menu functions & factory default settings ............................137
Modes & Shooting functions..................................................138
Specifications ......................................................................140
Glossary of terms ................................................................142
Index ..................................................................................145
Chapter 10
Contents
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Camera
Mode dial ( ,
,
P/A/S/M, , , , , ) (P. 44–46)
Zoom lever (W/T) (P. 58)
Index display/Close-up playback lever ( / ) (P. 93, 95)
Shutter button (P. 50)
Flash switch ( )
(P. 62)
Macro/Spot button ( ) (P. 65, 68)
Print button ( ) (P. 122)
DRIVE button (P. 71)
Erase button ( ) (P. 36, 100)
Flash mode button ( / ) (P. 62)
Protect button ( ) (P. 99)
Diopter adjustment dial (P. 31)
Viewfinder (P. 31)
Card access lamp
(P. 51)
Monitor (P. 12)
POWER switch
(P. 27)
Arrow pad
(
ÑñÉí)
(P. 38, 87)
AE lock button
(P. 66)
Custom button
()
(P. 105)
Rotation button
( ) (P. 94)
OK/Menu button ( ) (P. 37)
Monitor button ( ) (P. 55)
Names of parts
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Camera (Cont.)
Flash (P. 62)
Self-timer lamp (P. 70)
Card cover
(P. 26)
Strap eyelet (P. 19)
Lens
VIDEO OUT jack (P. 103)
Connector cover (P. 103)
USB connector
DC-IN jack (P. 23)
Battery compartment cover (P. 21)
Battery
compartment
lock (P. 21)
Tripod socket
Names of parts
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Viewfinder/Monitor indications —
Shooting information
The INFO setting on the menu allows you to select how much information to
display.
~ Information display (P. 113)
The indications vary depending on the shooting mode.*
*The illustrations show examples of
indications displayed in the P mode.
Names of parts
When INFO is set to OFF: The
information below is displayed
constantly in the shooting mode.
(After closing the menu, the
information which appears in the ON
mode (illustrated to the right) is
displayed for approx. 3 seconds,
then disappears.)
When INFO is set to ON: The
information below is displayed
constantly in the shooting mode.
12 3 4
5
6
7
8
$
9
!
0
@
#
%
^
&
ISO 100
Items Indications Ref. page
1 Shooting mode , P, A, S, M, P. 44
, , ,
2 Aperture value F2.8 – F7.1 P. 47, 49
3 Shutter speed 8 – 1/1000 P. 48, 49
4 Exposure compensation –2.0 – +2.0 P. 84
Exposure differential –3.0 – +3.0 P. 49
5 AF target mark – P. 50
6 Number of storable 24/24" P. 32, 54,
still pictures 78
Seconds remaining
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Viewfinder/Monitor indications — Shooting information (Cont.)
Items Indications Ref. page
7 Record mode TIFF/SHQ/HQ/SQ1/SQ2 P. 78
8 Memory gauge P. 16
9 Battery check P. 16
0 AE lock AEL P. 66
! Drive mode , , , BKT P. 71
@ White balance , , , P. 85
# ISO ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 P. 82
$ Green lamp O P. 32
% Flash stand-by Lights. P. 63
Camera movement Blinks.
warning
Flash charge Blinks.
^ Flash mode , , , , P. 60
& Spot metering/ , , P. 65, 68
Macro mode
Names of parts
$
9
!
0
@
#
%
^
&
ISO 100
12 3 4
5
6
7
8
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Items Indications Ref. page
1 Battery check P. 16
2 Print reserve P. 122
3 Number of prints x1 – x10 P. 123
4 Protect P. 99
5 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P. 78
6 Date ’02. 09. 12 P. 29
7 Time 12:30 P. 29
8 Frame number 20 –
9 Number of pixels 1984x1488, 1600x1200, P. 79
(resolution setting) 1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480
0 Aperture value F2.8 – F7.1 P. 47, 49
! Shutter speed 8 – 1/1000 P. 48, 49
@ Exposure compensation –2.0 – +2.0 P. 84
# White balance , , , P. 85
$ ISO ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 P. 82
% File number 100 – 0020 P. 117
Viewfinder/Monitor indications
— Playback information
INFO setting on the menu allows you to select how much information to
display.
~ Information display (P. 113)
Still picture playback information
Names of parts
When INFO is set to OFF
When INFO is set to ON
HQ
’02.09.12 12:30
20
HQ
SIZE: 1984x1488
F2.8 1/800 +2.0
ISO100
’02.09.12 12:30
FILE: 100–0020
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Viewfinder/Monitor indications — Playback information (Cont.)
Items Indications Ref. page
1 Battery check P. 16
2 Movie mark P. 35
3 Protect P. 99
4 Frame number 20 –
5 Record mode HQ, SQ P. 78
6 Number of pixels 320x240, 160x120 P. 79
7 White balance , , , P. 85
8 Date ’02. 09. 12 P. 29
9 Time 12:30 P. 29
0 File number During movie playback, P. 117
the recording time
appears as follows:
● The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and
displayed from the thumbnail display are different from those that appear
when the movie picture is displayed using the movie play function (P. 87,
90).
Note
Total recording
time
0" / 15"
Playing time
Names of parts
When INFO is set to OFF
When INFO is set to ON
Movie playback information
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HQ
SIZE: 320x240
’02.09.12 12:30
FILE: 100–0020
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Viewfinder/Monitor indications
— Memory gauge & battery check
If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication changes as
follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera is in use.
Battery check
Lights.
(green)
Remaining power
level: high
Lights.
(red)
Remaining power level:
low. Replace with a new
battery.
No indication
Remaining power level:
exhausted. BATTERY
EMPTY is displayed.
Replace with a new battery.
Memory gauge
The memory gauge lights when you take a picture. When the gauge is lit, the
camera is storing a picture on the SmartMedia card. The memory gauge
indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. When
the memory gauge is full, wait until the light goes out before you take any
more shots.
When taking still pictures
Before shooting
(Gauge is off)
One picture
taken
(Lit)
No more pictures
can be taken
(Fully Lit)
Shoot. Shoot. Shoot.
Wait.Wait.
Wait.
When recording movies
During shooting (Gauge lit).
● Shooting is not possible until the light goes out completely.
● Movie recording finishes automatically when the memory
gauge is fully lit.
Shoot.
If you continue shooting
Wait.
Before shooting
(Gauge is off)
Names of parts
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Chapter 4
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T S.
Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
~ “How to use the
menu” (P. 38)
2
To set a faster
shutter speed,
press
Ñ.
To set a slower shutter
speed, press
ñ.
If the shutter speed is displayed in red
The shutter speed you have set is unsuitable for the conditions.
appears. T Press ñ to set the shutter speed slower.
appears. T Press Ñ to set the shutter speed faster.
Shutter speed
Mode dial
setting
Shutter speed range: 1/2 to 1/1000 sec.
(For Night Scene [ ] or Night Scene with Red-Eye Reduction [ ] flash:
2 to 1/1000 sec.)
Shutter speed setting — Shutter priority shooting
How to use this manual
The instructions in this manual use a series of numbers for each operating
procedure and button/dial illustration. Follow these numbers in order when
operating the camera.
Example 1
If a button is shown in black, press it as part of the step.
Ñ, ñ, É and í used in instructions correspond to
the buttons on the arrow pad as shown.
Ñ
ñ
É
í
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How to use this manual (Cont.)
Chapter 8
Information display
Lets you select the amount of shooting information displayed in the shooting
or playback mode. When it is set to OFF, only a small amount of information
is displayed. For details on each piece of information displayed, see pages 12
to 15.
When INFO is OFF
When INFO is ON
Mode dial
setting
P/A/S/M : In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T INFO
T ON. Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
: Press to display the top menu. Pressing
É turns
INFO on.
~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)
● All shooting information is displayed.
● To turn INFO off in the playback mode, press again to bring up the top
menu and press
É.
HQ
’02.09.12 12:30
20
x10
HQ
SIZE: 1984x1488
F2.8 1/800 +2.0
ISO100
’02.09.12 12:30
FILE: 100–0020
Example 2
Shows the modes that the function can be used with. You can set the
mode dial to any of the positions shown.
How to use the menu is shown here. Set the functions in the menus in the order of
these arrows. Before using the menus, read “Using the Menus”, Chapter 3 for
details.
1
Attach the string to the lens cap; Pull
the string loop through the hole in the
lens cap. Put the other end of the
string through the string loop.
2
Thread the strap through the camera’s
strap eyelet. It can only enter from the
monitor side.
3
Thread the strap A through the string
loop (attached to the lens cap in step 1).
4
Thread the rest of the strap
(which you will have around
your neck) through the
strap loop that has already
gone through the eyelet.
Pull on the strap in the
camera’s strap eyelet to
make sure it is securely
fastened.
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Attaching the strap
Monitor
Camera strap eyelet
A
Chapter 1
Getting started
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Chapter 1
Attaching the strap (Cont.)
5
Pull out the end of the strap from the
ring attached to the strap.
Pull the end of the strap to remove it
from the stopper and adjust the strap
length.
6
When you have a length that you like,
thread the end of the strap through the
stopper. Thread the end of the strap
through the ring while pulling on the
strap to keep it from loosening.
● Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as the strap can easily
catch on stray objects, causing serious damage.
● Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off. If
the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off the strap, Olympus
is not responsible for any damages.
Note
Stopper
Ring
Ring
Stopper
1
Make sure the camera is turned off;
● The monitor is off.
● The viewfinder is off.
● The lens is not extended.
2
Slide the battery compartment lock on
the battery compartment cover in the
direction of .
3
Slide the battery compartment cover in
the direction of the arrow (
A
) with
your fingertip and open it (
B
).
● Do not use your fingernail, as this could
result in injury.
4
Insert the batteries in the direction
shown in the illustration.
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Chapter 1
Loading the batteries
This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA (R6) NiMH batteries,
NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries.
Important:
● CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be re-charged.
● Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack.
When using AA
(R6) batteries
When using
CR-V3 lithium
battery packs
Battery alignment
A
B
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Chapter 1
Loading the batteries (Cont.)
● If the terminals inside the battery compartment are dirty, it will noticeably
shorten the life of the batteries. Do not touch the inside of the battery
compartment as this may cause the terminals to become dirty.
Note
In addition to the batteries provided, the following types of battery or AC
adapter can be used. Choose the power source best suited to the situation.
Lithium battery pack
Since the CR-V3 lithium battery pack has an exceptionally long service life, it
is convenient when traveling. The CR-V3 lithium battery pack cannot be
charged.
Rechargeable batteries
Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. In addition, the
low-temperature resistance makes them a good choice for cold areas.
Selecting optional batteries or AC adapter
5
Close the battery compartment cover,
then press it down (
C
) and slide it in
the opposite direction of the arrow
printed on it (
D
).
● When pressing the battery compartment
cover shut, be sure to press the center
of the cover, as it may be difficult to
close properly by pressing the edge.
● Make sure the cover is completely
closed.
6
Slide the battery compartment lock on
the battery compartment cover in the
direction of .
C
D
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Chapter 1
Loading the batteries (Cont.)
AA (R6) alkaline batteries
When you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) alkaline batteries,
which are easy to obtain 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
An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power your
digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use the specified AC
adapter. An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image
downloads.
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.
Power plug
AC adapter
AC wall outlet
DC-IN jack (Black)
Connection cord plug
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Chapter 1
Loading the batteries (Cont.)
● Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.
● The lives of battery packs may vary according to the type of battery,
manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc.
● If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC, image
data will be corrupted. It is recommended that you use the optional AC
adapter when transferring images to a PC. Do not disconnect or connect
the AC adapter while the camera is communicating with the PC.
● Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below.
This could reduce the number of pictures that can be taken.
•When the monitor is turned on.
•Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway.
•Repeated power zoom adjustments.
•When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended period of time.
•When communicating with a PC.
● Carefully read the “GENERAL PRECAUTIONS” included in the package
and the AC adapter’s instructions before use.
● When using an AC adapter, power is supplied to the camera by the AC
adapter even if batteries are loaded in the camera. The AC adapter does
not charge batteries that may be in the camera, it only provides power to
the camera.
● Do not remove or load batteries and/or do not disconnect or connect the AC
adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so could damage the
camera’s settings or functions.
Note
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Chapter 1
Card basics
This camera uses SmartMedia to record pictures. This reference manual
uses the term “card” when referring to SmartMedia.
What is SmartMedia?
Images recorded and stored on SmartMedia can easily be deleted,
overwritten, and/or edited on a PC.
Compatible SmartMedia cards
● Provided 16 MB standard card
● Optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards (4 MB – 128 MB; all cards except
2MB)
● Commercially-available 3 V (3.3 V) cards (4 MB – 128 MB; all cards except
2MB)
1 Contact area
Comes into contact with the camera’s signal
read contact.
2 Write-protect area
Attach the provided write-protect seal when you
want to protect your data from accidental
erasure or overwriting.
3 Index area
Use the provided index label to indicate the
card’s contents.
1
2
3
● 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 3 V (3.3 V))
or a card that was formatted on another device (such as PC, etc.). Before
use, be sure to format the card on this camera (P. 28, 102).
● Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F); Storage 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.
● Read the provided card instruction manual carefully before use.
● Do not touch the contact area of the card.
Note
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Chapter 1
Card basics (Cont.)
1
Make sure the camera is turned off;
● The monitor is off.
● The viewfinder is off.
● The lens is not extended.
2
Open the card cover.
3
Inserting the card
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.
● Hold the card in a straight orientation to the
card slot. Do not attempt to insert the card at
an angle.
● Note the orientation of the card. If it is
inserted incorrectly, it may become jammed.
Removing the card
Hold the card with your fingertips and pull
it out in the direction of the arrow.
4
Close the card cover securely until it
clicks.
Inserting/Removing the card
● Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or
disconnect the optional AC adapter while the camera is in use or the
camera is communicating with a computer. Doing so could destr
oy all
data on the card.
● Destroyed data cannot be restored.
Note
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Chapter 1
1
Before turning the camera on, press
the tabs on the lens cap to remove it.
2
Press the power switch to turn on the
camera.
● The lens moves out when the mode dial
is not set to .
● The viewfinder turns on.
● To turn off the camera, press the power
switch again.
● If the date/time has been returned to the
factory default setting, "Y/M/D" appears
on the monitor (
~ P. 29).
Power on/off
Power switch
Lens cap
● To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the Sleep mode
after about 1 minute of non-operation. The camera activates again as
soon as you touch the zoom lever or mode dial, etc. Sleep time interval
can be set in the P/A/S/M and modes (P. 116).
● To minimize power consumption when using the camera, set BATTERY
SAVE to ON (P. 116).
TIPS
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Chapter 1
Power on/off (Cont.)
When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically.
Indications
Card error indication
TIPS
There is no card in the camera or the card
is not locked into place.
T Insert a card. If a card is already inserted,
remove it and insert it again.
There is a problem with the card.
T Use a different card.
The card cannot record, play back or erase
pictures.
T Format the card.
1 Press ñ to select FORMAT, then
press .
● The FORMAT screen appears.
2 Press Ñ to select YES, then press
to start formatting.
● When formatting is complete, the
camera is ready for shooting.
● Formatting erases all data saved on the
card.
FORMAT
YES
NONO
CAUTION ERASING ALL
Card check
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Chapter 1
1
Set the mode dial to , then press
the POWER switch to turn on the
camera.
● Be sure to take off the lens cap before
you turn the camera on (P. 27).
2
Press . (P. 37)
● The monitor turns on automatically and
the top menu appears.
3
Press Ñ on the arrow pad to select .
4
When is selected on the screen,
press
Ññ to select the date format.
● Select any one of the following formats:
D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year)
M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year)
Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day)
● This step and the following steps show the
procedure used when the date and time
settings are set to Y-M-D.
CARD SETUP
Date/time setting
It is possible to set the date/time of the camera’s built-in clock. Since the date
and time is saved with recorded pictures, be sure to set it correctly.
P
/A
/S
/M
Mode dial
Arrow pad
POWER switch
button
screen
SELECT
SET
GO
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Chapter 1
Date/time setting (Cont.)
5
Press í to move to the year (Y) setting.
6
Press Ññ to set the year. When the year is set, press í to move to
the month (M) setting.
● Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set.
● To move back to the previous setting, press
É.
7
Press .
● For a more accurate setting, don't press
until the clock hits 00 seconds. The
clock starts when you press the button.
8
To turn the camera off, press the POWER switch.
● The lens retracts.
SELECT
SET
GO
SELECT
SET
GO
● The current settings stay the same even when the power is turned off,
unless they are readjusted.
● The date setting will be canceled if the camera is left with no batteries for
approximately 1 hour. If this happens, you will need to set the date again.
● The date/time setting may be canceled if the camera has stopped operating
because of a dead battery, etc.
Note
The first two digits of the year
cannot be changed.
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Chapter 1
Adjusting the diopter
Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your
sides to prevent the camera from moving. Keep your fingers and the strap
away from the lens and flash.
Correct
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
Lens
Do not hold this part
of the lens.
Top view
Holding the camera
Flash
Set the mode dial to , then press the POWER switch to turn on the
camera. Turn the diopter adjustment dial to see the AF target mark clearly.
Viewfinder
AF target
mark
Diopter adjustment dial
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Point the camera towards a
subject while viewing through the
viewfinder.
2
To focus on the subject, press the shutter
button halfway, slowly and gently.
● When the subject is in focus, the green lamp lights
up.
To start shooting, press the shutter button gently all the way
(fully).
● If the flash is up, it will fire automatically when required (P. 60).
● The card access lamp blinks and the camera begins storing pictures on
the card.
Taking still pictures
Remove the lens cap. Set the mode dial to and
press the POWER switch.
1
3
4
Card access lamp
● Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or
disconnect an optional AC adapter when the card access lamp is blinking.
Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you
have just taken.
Note
P
/A
/S
/M
Green lamp
Flash switch
Power switch
Number of storable
still pictures (P. 78)
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Press the shutter button halfway.
● When the subject is in focus, the green lamp
blinks once.
Press the shutter button all the way to start
recording.
● During movie recording, lights in red.
Press the shutter button all the way again to stop recording.
● The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts writing the movie to
the card.
● If the displayed seconds remaining reach “0”, shooting finishes
automatically and the camera starts writing the movie to the card (P. 56).
3
4
5
Recording movies
Seconds remaining
Remove the lens cap. Set the mode dial to and press
the POWER switch.
1
Point the camera towards a
subject while viewing through
the viewfinder.
2
AF target mark
Card access lamp
P/A/S/M
Power switch
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Display the desired pictures
using the arrow pad.
● Pictures indicated by are
movie frames.
~ “Playing back
movies” on page 35.
2
Jumps to the picture 10 frames behind.
Displays the next picture.
Displays the previous picture.
Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead.
Viewing still pictures
Set the mode dial to
(playback mode) and
press the POWER switch.
1
Zoom lever
Turning the zoom
lever towards
T:
Enlarges the
picture (P. 93).
W:
Displays multiple
pictures at the
same time (P. 95).
● If the camera is not operated for over 3 minutes when the monitor is on, the
monitor turns off automatically. To turn the monitor on again, press any
button.
Note
Press to avoid
accidentally erasing
images.
To cancel protection,
press again (P. 99).
HQ
Power switch
Protect mark
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Press Ñ on the arrow pad to
select MOVIE PLAY.
Press
Ññ to select MOVIE
PLAYBACK on the MOVIE
PLAY screen.
● To exit MOVIE PLAY screen,
press
É.
3
Playing back movies
MODE MENU
MOVIE PLAY
INFO
MOVIE PLAYBACK
INDEX
MOVIE PLAMOVIE PLAY
CANCEL SELECT
GO
Display the movie frame (picture with ) you want to play back.
~ See steps 1 and 2 on page 34.
1
4
Press to start Playback.
● When playback finishes, the screen returns to the beginning of the
movie.
● If is pressed again when the movie playback is finished, the MOVIE
PLAYBACK screen appears. To exit the movie playback mode and return
to the MOVIE PLAY screen, press
Ññ to select EXIT, then press .
5
Press .
● The top menu appears.
2
Press to avoid
accidentally erasing images.
To cancel protection, press
again (P. 99).
● The card access lamp blinks while movie data is being accessed. This may
take a few seconds.
Note
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When the ERASE screen
appears, press
Ñ to select YES.
● To cancel erasure, press ñ on
the arrow pad to select NO, and
press or the button.
3
Erasing pictures
ERASE
YES
N ON O
SELECT GO
Display the picture you want to erase. ~ See steps 1 and 2 on
page 34.
1
Press the (erase) button.
2
Press to erase the picture.
4
● Make sure the card is not write-protected. If the card is write-protected, you
will not be able to erase pictures.
Note
Chapter 3
Using the Menus
37
What Are the Menus?
When you turn on the camera and press the (OK/Menu) button, the menu
that appears on the monitor is generally called “the top menu”. Many
functions of this camera are accessed using the menus. Below, we’ll explain
how the camera’s menus work, using examples of menus displayed in the
P/A/S/M mode. The top menu varies depending on the mode.
~ “Modes &
short cut menus” (P. 40)
Press .
WB
ISO
MODE MENU
PICTURE
CAM
SET
CARD
WB
CONTRASTCONTRAST
SHARPNESS
HQ
SQ1
SQ2
TIFF
SHQ
PICSET
CARD
ISO
P/A/S/M
DIGITDIGITAL ZOOMAL ZOOM
AUTO
P
1.0 x3
OFF
CAMERA
BKT
The top menu appears.
Use the arrow pad to
display the menus.
Short cut menus MODE MENU
● Take you directly to the setting
screens.
● Display operational buttons at the
bottom of the screen, and let you
select items by pressing
Ññ.
● The short cut menus can be replaced
only when the mode dial is set to
P/A/S/M or .
~ Setting the short
cut menu (P. 107)
● Lets you set various functions such as
the white balance, etc.
● Contains menu items. These are
grouped according to function under 4
tabs.
● Select the CAMERA, PICTURE,
CARD or SETUP tab by pressing
Ññ. The menu for the selected tab
menu appears.
Tab
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How to use the menu
1
Press to display the top
menu. Press
í.
2
Press Ññ to select a tab and
press
í.
WB
ISO
MODE MENU
PICTURE
CAM
SET
CARD
AUTO
NORMALNORMAL
NORMALNORMAL
HQ
1984x1488
WB
CONTRASTCONTRAST
SHARPNESS
PICSET
CARD
ISO
P/A/S/M
DIGITDIGITAL ZOOMAL ZOOM
AUTO
P
1.0 x3
OFF
CAMERA
BKT
CAM
SET
PIC
CARD SETUPCARD SETUP
CARD
SETUP
CAM
CARD
PIC
OFF
ON
REC VIEW
ALL RESET
INFOINFO
ON
ON
MY MODE SETUPMY MODE SETUP
P/A/S/M top menu
CAM: CAMERA
Functions for shooting: selecting
drive modes, using digital zoom,
etc.
PIC: PICTURE
Functions for adjusting images:
selecting record modes, adjusting
white balance, etc.
In the , , , or
mode, the PICTURE tab is not
available.
CARD: CARD
Card functions, such as
formatting.
SET: SETUP
Functions for changing camera
settings: date and time, shortcut
settings, etc.
CAMERA tab
PICTURE tab
CARD tab
SETUP tab
Pressing É
returns to the
tab selection.
¥
˙
¥
˙
¥
˙
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How to use the menu (Cont.)
3
Press Ññ to select an item
and press
í.
4
Press Ññ to select the setting.
Press to save the setting.
● To go back to shooting, press
.
SETUP
CAM
CARD
PIC
ONON
ALL RESET
OFF
REC VIEW
INFOINFO
ON
ON
MY MODE SETUPMY MODE SETUP
SETUP
CAM
CARD
PIC
ONON
ONON
ALL RESET
OFF
REC VIEW
INFOINFO
ON
MY MODE SETUPMY MODE SETUP
SETUP
CAM
CARD
PIC
OFF
ON
REC VIEW
ALL RESET
INFOINFO
MY MODE SETUPMY MODE SETUP
SETUP
CAM
CARD
PIC
OFF
ON
REC VIEW
ALL RESET
INFOINFO
MY MODE SETUPMY MODE SETUP
¥
˙
¥
˙
The green frame moves to the
selected item.
Pressing
É or
returns to the
item selection.
● Not all items can be selected. The items that can be selected depend on the
status of the camera and the settings. For example, in the mode, you
cannot select 2 in 1 in the CAMERA tab category.
● If you press 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. ~ “All reset — Saving the camera’s settings” ( P. 104)
Note
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Modes & Shortcut Menus
CARD SETUP
top menu
DIGITAL ZOOM
MODE MENU
WB
ISO
MODE MENU
WB
MODE MENU
DIGITAL ZOOM
MODE MENU
INFO
top menu
(for still pictures)
MODE MENU
MOVIE PLAY
INFO
top menu
(for movies)
Sets the date and time. P. 29
DIGITAL ZOOM The optical zoom can be extended to a P. 59
maximum of approx. 24x.
ISO Selects ISO sensitivity (based on normal P. 82
camera film).
Sets the record mode. P. 78
CARD SETUP Formats the card. P. 102
WB Sets the appropriate white balance according P. 85
to the light source.
Runs through all saved pictures one after P. 88
another.
MOVIE PLAY Plays back movies. You can also make P. 89
indexes of still-shots from movies.
INFO Changes the amount of shooting P. 113
information displayed on the viewfinder/monitor.
top menu
(same as in or )
P/A/S/M top menu
(same as in )
(movie) top menu
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Tabs & MODE MENU functions
(shooting)
CAMERA tab
PICSET
CARD
ISO
P/A/S/M
DIGIT
DIGIT
AL ZOOM
AL ZOOM
AUTO
P
1.0 x3
OFF
CAMERA
BKT
In the shooting mode, the MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press Ññ to select a
tab and display the associated menu items.
ISO Selects ISO sensitivity (based on normal P. 82
camera film) from AUTO/100/200/400.
P/A/S/M Exposure mode can be selected from P. 44
P ( Program auto), A (Aperture priority auto),
S (Shutter priority auto), or M (Manual mode).
Adjusts the flash intensity for different shooting P. 64
conditions.
BKT Sets the conditions for Auto bracketing. P. 72
DIGITAL ZOOM The maximum optical zoom (8x) can be P. 59
extended even more by the 3x digital zoom,
making possible up to approx. 24x zoom.
PANORAMA Allows panorama pictures to be taken with P. 75
Olympus CAMEDIA-brand card.
2 in 1 Combines two pictures taken in succession P. 77
and stores them as a single picture.
PICTURE tab
Sets the record mode resolution. P. 78
WB Sets the appropriate white balance according P. 85
to the light source.
SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness of images. P. 86
CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of images. P. 86
CAMERA tab
CARD tab
SETUP tab
PICTURE tab
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CARD tab
CARD SETUP Formats cards. P. 102
SETUP tab
ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera P. 104
settings when you turn off the power.
INFO Changes the amount of shooting information P. 113
displayed on the viewfinder/monitor.
Turns off the beep sound (used for warnings, P. 114
etc.).
REC VIEW Selects whether to display images while P. 115
saving them to a card.
MY MODE Customizes settings, which are activated in P. 110
SETUP the mode.
SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. P. 116
FILE NAME Chooses how to name files and folders of P. 117
images to be saved.
PIXEL Checks the CCD and image processing P. 119
MAPPING circuit for errors.
Adjusts the brightness of the P. 114
viewfinder/monitor.
Sets the date and time. P. 29
BATTERY SAVE Enables camera operation with reduced P. 116
power consumption.
SHORT CUT Lets you assign frequently-used functions as P. 107
shortcut menus on the top menu.
CUSTOM Lets you assign a frequently used function P. 105
BUTTON to the camera’s custom button.
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Tabs & MODE MENU functions
(playback)
When a still picture is played back, the MODE MENU has 3 tabs. When a
movie is played back, the MODE MENU has 2 tabs. Press
Ññ to select a
tab and display the associated menu items. The EDIT tab is not available
during movie playback.
CARD
SET
CARD SETUPCARD SETUP
EDIT
SET
CARD
SEPIA
BLACK&WHITEBLACK&WHITE
During movie playbackDuring still picture playback
EDIT tab
BLACK&WHITE Creates black and white pictures. P. 97
SEPIA Creates sepia-toned pictures. P. 97
Makes the file size smaller. P. 98
CARD tab
CARD SETUP Formats cards (FORMAT), or erases all P. 102
images in the card (ALL ERASE).
SETUP tab
ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera P. 104
settings when you turn off the power.
Turns off the beep sound (used for warning, P. 114
etc.).
Adjusts the brightness of the P. 114
viewfinder/monitor.
Sets the date and time. P. 29
Selects the number of frames in the index P. 96
display.
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Shooting mode setting — Mode dial
Set the mode dial to any of the following positions and press the
POWER switch.
Shooting mode:
, , , , P/A/S/M, ,
● The camera turns on and the lens
automatically extends.
● P/A/S/M mode setting:
In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T P, A, S or
M. Press . Press again to cancel
the menu.
~ “How to use the menu”
(P. 38)
Full-auto shooting
Allows you to take still pictures using NO special functions or manual
adjustments. The camera sets optimal focusing and exposure. Suitable for
simple shooting.
Sports shooting
Suitable for capturing fast-moving action (such as a sports scene or moving
vehicles) without blurring. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting
conditions.
Landscape-Portrait shooting
Suitable for taking photos both your subject and the background. The picture
is taken with the background as well as the subject in the foreground in focus.
The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.
Portrait shooting
Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person. This mode features
an in-focus subject against a blurred background. The camera automatically
sets the optimal shooting conditions.
P/A/S/M Program/Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual
shooting
When the mode dial is set to P/A/S/M, the following items can be set with the
menus:
P/A/S/M
Mode dial
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Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)
●P (Program shooting)
Allows you to take still pictures. The camera sets aperture and shutter speed.
Other functions, such as flash modes and drive modes, can be adjusted
manually.
●A (Aperture priority shooting)
Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed
automatically. By decreasing the aperture value (F value), you will force the
camera to focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with a blurred
background. Increasing the value forces the camera to focus over a wider
range in the forward and backward directions, resulting in a picture in which
both the subject and the background are in focus.
~ “Aperture setting” (P. 47)
●S (Shutter priority shooting)
Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture
automatically. Set the shutter speed according to the subject and the type of
picture you want.
~ “Shutter speed setting” (P. 48)
Aperture (F value) is decreased. Aperture (F value) is increased.
Setting the shutter speed higher
lets you capture fast-moving
action without blur. The subject
will be clear and sharp, as if it is
not moving.
Setting the shutter speed lower
blurs a moving subject, giving the
impression of movement.
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●M (Manual shooting)
Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. To check the
exposure, refer to the exposure differential. This mode gives you more
creative control, allowing you to make the settings you need to get the type of
picture you want, regardless of optimum exposure.
~ “Aperture & shutter speed setting” (P. 49)
My Mode
Your favorite settings can be saved in MY MODE SETUP (in the menu’s
SETUP). Customized settings are activated when the power is turned on in
the mode. Settings such as aperture value, zoom position, etc. can be
customized. In the mode, you can select exposure mode (shooting
mode) from P, A, S, or M. Settings can be specified with the camera’s setting
menus.
The shortcut menu can also include different items than the shortcut menus in
the P/A/S/M mode.
~ “MY MODE SETUP” (P. 110)
Movie record
Allows you to record movies. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed
automatically. Focus and exposure are locked when the shutter button is
pressed halfway. You cannot record movies with sound.
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Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T A.
Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
~ “How to use the
menu” (P. 38)
2
To increase the
aperture value (F
value), press
Ñ.
To decrease the aperture
value (F value), press
ñ.
If the aperture value is displayed in red
The aperture you have set is unsuitable for the conditions.
appears. T Press ñ to decrease the aperture value.
appears. T Press Ñ to increase the aperture value.
Green:
The aperture setting will provide
optimum exposure.
Red:
The aperture setting is unsuitable for
optimum exposure.
Zoom position Value
Wide (W) f2.8* – f7.1
Tele (T) f3.4* – f7.1
Mode dial
setting
*Open-aperture (the widest aperture
setting) depends on the zoom position.
● When the flash is set to the auto-flash mode, the shutter speed is fixed at
1/30 sec. in the maximum wide-angle, or 1/250 sec. in the maximum
telephoto, and can never go slower.
Note
Aperture setting — Aperture priority shooting
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Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T S.
Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
~ “How to use the
menu” (P. 38)
2
To set a faster
shutter speed,
press
Ñ.
To set a slower shutter
speed, press
ñ.
If the shutter speed is displayed in red
The shutter speed you have set is unsuitable for the conditions.
appears. T Press ñ to set the shutter speed slower.
appears. T Press Ñ to set the shutter speed faster.
Shutter speed
Mode dial
setting
Shutter speed range: 1/2 to 1/1000 sec.
(For Night Scene [ ] or Night Scene with Red-Eye Reduction [ ] flash:
2 to 1/1000 sec.)
Shutter speed setting — Shutter priority shooting
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Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T M.
Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
~ “How to use the
menu” (P. 38)
2
To set a faster shutter speed, press Ñ.
To set a slower shutter speed, press ñ.
To increase the aperture
value (F value), press
É.
To decrease the aperture
value (F value), press í.
Exposure differential
● The difference (ranging from –3.0 to +3.0) between the exposure
determined by the currently selected aperture and shutter speed compared
to the exposure level considered optimal by the camera appears in the
upper right-hand corner.
● When the exposure differential is set to less than –3.0 or more than +3.0,
the exposure differential appears in red.
F value: W T f2.8
*
– f7.1
T T f3.4
*
– f7.1
Shutter speed: 8 to 1/1000 sec.
Aperture (F value)
Shutter speed
Exposure
differential
Mode dial
setting
* Open-aperture (the widest aperture setting) depends on the zoom position.
Aperture & Shutter speed setting — Manual shooting
● To avoid camera movement, we recommend use of a tripod for any effect
which uses a slow shutter speed.
Note
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Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)
1
Point the camera towards the subject.
Place the AF target mark on the
subject while viewing through the
viewfinder.
Press the shutter button gently
(halfway).
● When the focus and brightness (exposure)
are locked, the green lamp lights.
Viewfinder
AF target mark
When using My Mode, the shooting mode you selected with the menus in the
mode is activated. You can also save the shooting mode or function
settings you are currently using in the mode. If you set the mode dial to
again, the camera will activate these stored settings.
~ “MY MODE
SETUP” (P. 110)
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T P, A, S
or M. Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
~ “How to use the
menu” (P. 38)
Mode dial
setting
How to use the shutter button
Using My Mode
● Although the settings you are using can be saved, the zoom position you
are currently using will not be saved.
Note
Green lamp
Shutter button
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How to use the shutter button (Cont.)
2
Press the shutter button all the way.
● ,,,,P/A/S/M, or
mode: The camera starts storing your
pictures on the card. While pictures are
being stored, the card access lamp blinks.
● mode: The camera starts recording a
movie.
3
ONLY for the (movie record) mode
To stop recording, press the shutter
button all the way again.
● The card access lamp blinks and the
camera starts storing the movie on the
card. You cannot record another movie
until the card access lamp stops blinking.
Card access lamp
Focusing
When you place the AF target mark on a
subject and press the shutter button halfway,
the green lamp lights. This means that
focusing is being performed automatically. If
the green lamp blinks, focusing is not correct.
If this happens, use Focus lock (P. 53).
Viewfinder
AF target mark
Focusing
Auto focus
Green lamp
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Focusing (Cont.)
3 Subjects at different distances 4 Fast-moving subjects
Position the AF target mark in the viewfinder on an object that is the same
distance from the camera as the subject, then half-press the shutter button to
lock focus, while keeping your finger half-pressed on the shutter button, frame
the picture you want to shoot, and then fully press the shutter button (P. 53).
Hold the camera vertically, half-press
the shutter button and hold it down to
lock the focus. Re-position the
camera horizontally, compose the
picture and then fully press the
shutter button to take the picture
(P. 53)
.
5 Subjects with no vertical lines
1 Subjects with low contrast 2 Subjects in excessively bright
light in the center of the frame
Under certain types of conditions auto focus may not work properly. If you run
into problems, try the procedure below.
Conditions
1, 2 and 5
Auto focus may not work properly. The green lamp may blink.
Conditions
3 and 4
Auto focus may not work properly even when the green lamp lights when you
press the shutter button down halfway.
When Auto focus does not work
— Subjects that are difficult to focus on
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Focusing (Cont.)
2
Compose your picture (point the
camera towards the subject) while
keeping the shutter button pressed
halfway.
3
Press the shutter button all the way.
1
Position the AF target
mark over the subject.
Press the shutter button
halfway to lock the focus.
If the subject of your composition is not within
the AF target mark and focusing is not
possible (as illustrated to the right), try the
following:
AF target mark
● The green lamp blinks.
T Focus and exposure are not locked. Release your finger from the
shutter button and position your subject again. Repeat step 1 until the
green lamp lights up without blinking.
TIPS
Brightness
(exposure) is also
locked and the
green lamp lights.
Mode dial
setting
Focus lock — Focusing on subjects that are not in the
center of the frame
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1
Point the camera towards a subject, and place the subject on the AF
target mark.
2
Press the shutter button halfway.
● When the focus and brightness
(exposure) are locked, the green lamp
lights.
● To warn you of camera shake, will
blink. In this case, press the (flash)
switch to pop up the flash (P. 63).
● If the (flash stand-by) mark lights,
the flash will fire automatically.
3
Press the shutter button all the way.
● The bottom of the memory gauge lights, the card access lamp blinks, and
the camera begins storing pictures on the card.
● Number of still pictures that can be stored on a 16 MB card T
HQ record mode (1984 x 1488): Approx. 21
SQ2 record mode (640 x 480 NORMAL): Approx. 99
Number of storable
still pictures
AF target mark
Memory gauge
Mode dial
setting
Taking still pictures
Card access lamp
Green lamp
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Taking still pictures (Cont.)
● How to use the monitor
T Press the (monitor) button. The monitor turns on automatically.
● The green lamp blinks.
T If you want to get as close as approximately 0.1 m (0.3 ft) in the
maximum W position or 1 m (3.2 ft) in the maximum T position to your
subject, put the camera into the macro mode (P. 68).
T Depending on the subject, focus and exposure (brightness) may not
be locked (P. 52).
● How to brighten/darken the viewfinder and/or monitor
T Adjust the brightness in the setting (P. 114).
● The monitor does not turn on.
T If the camera is not used for over 30 sec., the monitor turns off. If you
operate the shutter button or zoom lever, the monitor turns on again.
● How to automatically check the picture you have just taken
T Set REC VIEW to ON (P. 115).
● Vertical lines on the viewfinder/monitor make it hard to see the
image.
T Bright light (such as direct sunlight) may cause vertical lines to appear
on the viewfinder/monitor. This is not a malfunction.
TIPS
● Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If the button is
pressed hard, the camera may move and pictures may come out blurred.
● Recorded pictures will be saved on the card regardless of whether the
camera is turned off or the batteries are replaced or removed.
● Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or
disconnect an AC adapter when the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so
could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just
taken.
Note
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Recording movies
1
Point the camera towards a subject,
and place the subject on the AF target.
● When the mode dial is set to , the
total recording time is shown. Total
recording time depends on the memory
capacity of the card.
2
Press the shutter button all the way to
start recording.
● The number of seconds remaining
appear.
● When the subject is in focus, the green
lamp blinks once.
● During movie recording, lights in
red.
Seconds remaining*
* The displayed seconds
remaining shows the time you
can shoot after pressing the
shutter button.
Mode dial
setting
Green lamp
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Recording movies (Cont.)
3
Press the shutter button all the way to stop
recording.
● The card access lamp blinks and the camera
begins storing the movie on the card. You
cannot record another movie as long as the
card access lamp is blinking.
● When the card access lamp stops blinking,
the camera has finished writing the movie to
the card. If there is any space left on the
card, the number of seconds remaining is
displayed. You can start shooting another
movie.
● When the remaining time displayed has been used up, shooting stops
automatically and the camera starts writing the movie to the card. This
will happen regardless of whether or not you press the shutter button to
stop shooting.
● Shooting is not possible.
T Shooting is not possible while the camera is saving pictures to the
card. When the memory gauge goes off, you can take another shot.
TIPS
Card access lamp
● During movie recording, the flash and optical zoom cannot be used. To use
zoom, set DIGITAL ZOOM to ON (P. 59).
Note
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Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting is possible at up to 8x magnification (optical
zoom limit, equivalent to 40 mm-320 mm on a 35 mm camera). By combining
the digital zoom with the 8x optical zoom, zoom magnification up to approx.
24x is possible.
Zoom in on a subject
(telephoto)
Press the zoom lever toward T to
zoom in.
Shoot a wider view picture
(wide-angle)
Press the zoom lever toward W
to zoom out.
Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angle
shooting
Zoom lever
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Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting (Cont.)
● The optical zoom cannot be used in the mode. To use zoom, set
DIGITAL ZOOM to ON.
● Images captured with the digital zoom may appear grainy.
● Camera movement is likely to happen at higher magnifications. Stabilize the
camera with a tripod, etc. to avoid camera movement.
Note
Digital zoom ON
The cursor
moves on the
zoom indicator
according to
the zoom
magnification.
Factory default setting: OFF
Indicates digital zoom
Indicates optical zoom
Zoom area
1
: In the top menu, select DIGITAL ZOOM T ON. Press
. Press again to cancel the menu.
P/A/S/M : In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA
T DIGITAL ZOOM T ON. Press . Press again to
cancel the menu.
~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)
2
Press the zoom lever towards T.
● The zoom bar appears.
Mode dial
setting
Digital zoom
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You can select a flash mode appropriate to the lighting conditions and the
effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted
using the flash intensity control (P. 64).
The flash modes are as follows:
Automatically fires in low-light and backlight conditions.
This mode significantly reduces
the phenomenon of “red-eye”
by emitting about 10 pre-
flashes before firing the regular
flash. This mode works the
same as the auto-flash except
for the pre-flashes.
Flash shooting
The subject’s eyes
appear red.
The flash fires regardless of
available light. This mode is
useful for eliminating shadows
on the subject’s face or for
correcting the color shift
produced by artificial lighting
(especially fluorescent light).
Auto-flash
Red-eye reduction flash
● After the pre-flash, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released,
so do not move the camera and hold it firmly after the pre-flash.
● Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at the
preflashes, or if the shooting range is too far. Individual physical
characteristics may also limit effectiveness.
Note
Fill-in flash
● Fill-in flash may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light.
Note
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Flash shooting (Cont.)
When the flash is pushed back in the camera, the flash is in the Off mode.
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 (front curtain):
Regardless of the shutter speed, the flash fires right after the shutter fully
opens. This is called front curtain.
Night scene with red-eye reduction flash:
Select this mode when you want to use the Night scene flash, but want to
minimize red-eye. For example, when taking a picture of someone against a
brightly lit night-time background.
Designed for slow shutter speeds. Normally, when shooting with a flash,
shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to prevent blurring from
camera movement. But when shooting a night scene background, fast shutter
speeds can make the background too dark. Night scene flash and Night
scene with red-eye reduction flash allow you to combine a slow shutter speed
for the background with a flash for the subject. Since the shutter speed is
slow, make sure you stabilize the camera using a tripod. Otherwise, camera
movement may cause the image to be blurred.
Shutter speed: 2 to 1/1000 sec.
Flash off
● Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low-light situations
when in the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent
your pictures from being blurred by camera movement.
Note
Night scene flash & Night scene with red-eye
reduction flash
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Flash shooting (Cont.)
1
Press the (flash) switch.
● The flash pops up.
2
Press the / (flash mode) button
repeatedly until the desired flash mode
indication appears.
● The flash mode changes as follows (if all
modes are available):
● If / is not pressed within 2 seconds after the selection screen is
displayed, the selection screen disappears.
● To de-activate the flash (Flash Off mode ), push the flash back into the
camera.
3
Press the shutter button halfway.
● When the flash is ready to fire, the
(flash stand-by) mark lights.
4
Press the shutter button all the way.
● The flash fires.
Mode dial
setting
Flash working range
W (max.): Approx. 0.1 m – 5.5 m (0.3 ft – 18 ft)
T (max.): Approx. 1.0 m – 4.5 m (3.2 ft – 15 ft)
Using the flash
P/A/S/M
Auto-flash/ /
No indication
/
//
When selecting/When shooting
Flash mode button
Flash switch
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Flash shooting (Cont.)
: Available, – : Not available : Factory default setting
* The factory default setting and the available settings differ depending on which shooting
mode is selected. See the P/A/S/M column.
● The flash is up, but does not fire.
T Flash does not fire in the following situations:
When shooting a bright subject, in the movie record mode, during
Sequential shooting ( *, *, BKT) (P. 71, 72), during Panorama
shooting (P. 75).
* Red-eye reduction flash and Night scene with red-eye reduction flash are not
available.
● The (flash stand-by) mark blinks.
T The flash is charging. Remove your finger from the shutter button.
When the mark stops blinking, press it again.
● Camera movement warning (Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in)
When (camera shake warning) lights, the shutter speed locks at its
current level. This helps prevent camera movement problems (shutter
speeds that are too slow can cause blur). However, if the zoom
magnification is increased, the camera will increase the locked shutter
speed accordingly.
Zoom position & Shutter speed
W (max.): 1/30 sec., T (max.): 1/250 sec.
TIPS
● The flash may not give you the optimum result in macro mode, especially
with wide-angle shooting. Check the image on the monitor.
● If a conversion lens is attached to the camera, the flash is disabled.
Note
Mode
Flash mode
Auto-flash
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
P/A/S/M
–
–
–
P
ASM
*
–
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Flash shooting (Cont.)
+1/3EV
Less bright
Normal flash
intensity
More bright
You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash.
In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting light emission.
Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when
increased contrast is desired.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T . To increase the
light emission, press
Ñ. To decrease the light emission, press ñ.To
complete the setting, press .
~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)
Factory default setting: ±0
Ñ: Light emission is increased by a 1/3 EV each time you press the button.
ñ: Light emission is decreased by a 1/3 EV each time you press the button.
(EV: Exposure Value)
Mode dial
setting
Adjustable range
Flash intensity control
● The flash adjustment effect may not be sufficient if the shutter speed is too
fast.
Note
Chapter 5
Advanced shooting
65
Spot metering
— Selecting the metering area
There are 2 metering methods: Digital ESP metering and spot metering.
Digital ESP metering: Meters the center of the subject and the area around it.
Spot metering: Exposure is determined by metering within the AF target
mark. In this mode, a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of
the background light. In the working range of the macro mode, spot metering
is also available (spot metering+macro mode).
Mode dial
setting
1
Press the button repeatedly until (spot metering) or
(spot metering+macro mode) appears.
● The indications change as follows (if all modes are available):
● If is not pressed within 2 seconds after the selection screen is
displayed, the selection screen disappears.
2
Take a picture.
OFF/
/
No indication
(Digital ESP)
//
~ Macro mode (P. 68)
Factory default setting: Digital ESP
When selecting/When shooting
Spot metering
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AE lock — Locking the exposure
Suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve (such as
excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings). For example,
if the sun is in the frame and shooting with automatic exposure results in a
dark subject, re-compose your shot so that the sun is not in the frame. Then,
press the button to lock the metered value (exposure) temporarily.
Then compose your shot again with the sun in the frame and shoot. In other
words, use AE lock when you want an exposure setting that's different from
the setting that would normally apply to the image you want to shoot.
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T
select P, A or S. Press . Press again to cancel the menu. ~ “How
to use the menu” (P. 38)
2
Compose the picture where you want to lock the metered value
(exposure), then press the button.
● To cancel AE lock, press the
button again and release it quickly. If
you want to lock a different exposure,
re-compose the picture and press the
button again. Each time you press the
button, lock and cancel are repeated.
● AE lock is canceled.
~ “TIPS” (P. 67)
AELAEL
Mode dial
setting
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AE lock — Locking the exposure (Cont.)
3
Place the subject you want to focus on within the AF target mark,
then press the shutter button halfway.
● The green lamp lights.
4
Press the Shutter button all the way.
● After shooting, AE lock is canceled and AEL disappears.
AEL
AEL
During AE lock, AEL is displayed.
● AE lock is not available
T A menu is on the screen. Quit the menu (P. 38).
● AE lock has been canceled
T You turned the mode dial to change the camera’s mode.
T The camera's power was turned off or the camera entered sleep
mode.
T The spot metering/macro mode, drive mode or flash mode is changed.
T You pressed to display the menu.
TIPS
Modes & AE lock
Green lamp
–
P/A/S/M
Available
P
ASM
Available in
P, A or S.
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Macro mode shooting
— Taking close-up pictures
Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (0.1 m-0.6 m (0.3 ft-
1.9 ft) in the max. W position or 1.0 m-2.0 m (3.2 ft-6.5 ft) in the max. T
position). However, in the mode focusing is performed quickly. The
(macro) mode allows you to shoot close to the subject (within 0.1 m – 0.6 m
(0.3 ft – 1.9 ft)). With the zoom lever is pressed to the maximum W position,
you can fill the entire frame with your subject.
If the center of the frame (within the AF target mark) is metered when you are
close to the subject and you shoot with the optimal exposure, the picture will
turn out well (Spot metering+ Macro mode).
~ “Spot metering” (P. 65)
Mode dial
setting
1
Press the button repeatedly until (Macro mode) or
(Spot metering+Macro mode) appears.
● The indications change as follows (if all modes are available):
● If is not pressed within 2 seconds after the selection screen is
displayed, the selection screen disappears.
2
Take a picture.
Normal shooting
With the macro mode
OFF/
/
No indication
(Digital ESP)
//
When selecting/When shooting
Macro mark
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Macro mode shooting — Taking close-up pictures (Cont.)
Supported working range
Normal (except macro) : W : 0.1 m to
∞ (0.3 ft to ∞)
T : 1.0 m to
∞ (3.2 ft to ∞)
Macro : W : 0.1 m to 0.6 m (0.3 ft to 1.9 ft)
T : 1.0 m to 2.0 m (3.2 ft to 6.5 ft)
Factory default setting: Digital ESP
● (Macro) mode setting is not possible in the , , or mode.
However, shooting is possible in the macro shooting range.
Note
1
Use a tripod to stabilize the camera.
2
Press the DRIVE button repeatedly
until appears.
● If DRIVE is not pressed within 2 seconds
after the selection screen is displayed, the
selection screen disappears.
3
Press the shutter button fully to start self-timer shooting.
● The self-timer lamp lights up for approx. 10
seconds, then starts blinking. After blinking
for approx. 2 seconds, the picture is taken.
(In the mode, recording starts.)
● To stop shooting while in the mode,
press the shutter button fully again.
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Self-Timer Shooting
This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the
photograph.
Mode dial
setting
● To stop the self-timer, press DRIVE. The self-timer stops and the self-
timer lamp will turn off.
TIPS
● The self-timer mode is not saved after the power is turned off even if All
Reset is set to OFF (P. 104).
● The self-timer mode is canceled automatically when shooting is finished.
● In the mode, the camera automatically stops shooting when it goes over
the maximum recording time.
● If self-timer shooting is attempted in the , , , P/A/S/M or mode,
single-frame shooting is performed.
Note
Self-timer lamp
Self-timer
DRIVE button
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Single-frame : Shoots 1 frame at a time when the
shooting/ shutter button is pressed all the way. (Single-
no indication frame shooting; normal shooting)
/:Sequential shooting & AF Sequential shooting
(See below.)
/ : Sequential shooting & AF Sequential shooting
(See below.)
/ : Self-timer shooting (P. 70)
BKT/BKT : Auto bracketing (P. 72)
Sequential shooting
There are 3 Sequential shooting modes: Sequential shooting , AF
Sequential shooting and Auto bracketing BKT.
You can select sequential shooting modes by pressing the DRIVE button. The
drive mode changes as follows (if all modes are available):
When selecting/When shooting
Sequential shooting & AF Sequential shooting
Mode dial
setting
1
Press the DRIVE button repeatedly
until or appears.
● If you do not press DRIVE within 2
seconds after the selection screen is
displayed, the selection screen
disappears.
Sequential shooting : Shoots pictures sequentially. Focus, exposure
and white balance are locked at the first frame.
AF Sequential shooting : Shoots pictures sequentially. Focus is
locked for each frame automatically. The AF Sequential shooting speed is
lower than normal sequential shooting.
AF sequential shooting
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Sequential shooting (Cont.)
Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposure
compensation than by using the exposure setting considered optimal by the
camera. When Auto bracketing is set, exposure is changed automatically for
each frame when you start shooting. The exposure differential can be
selected in the menus. Focus and white balance are locked at the first frame.
Ex: When BKT is set to ±1.0, x3
2
Take pictures.
● Press the shutter button all the way and keep it pressed. The camera will
take pictures in sequence until you release the button.
● Sequential shooting speed (HQ mode): approximately 1.2 frames/sec.,
number of pictures: 5 max.
● Also read the “Note” (P. 74) and “Modes & Drive mode” (P. 73).
Note
Auto bracketing — Shooting pictures sequentially
with a different exposure for each frame
Mode dial
setting
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T BKT. Press í.
~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)
2
Press Ññ to select the exposure
differential between each frame (±0.3,
±0.7, ±1.0), then press
í.
BKTBKT
CANCEL SELECT
GO
0.7
0.3
x3
x5
1.0
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3
Press Ññ to select the number of
frames to shoot (x3, x5), then press .
● In some combinations of picture size and
record mode, only x3 is available.
4
Press the DRIVE button repeatedly until BKT appears.
● If you do not press DRIVE within 2 seconds after the selection screen is
displayed, the selection screen disappears.
5
Take pictures.
● Press the shutter button all the way and keep it pressed to shoot the preset
number of pictures. You can stop shooting at any time by releasing the
shutter button.
BKTBKT
SELECT
GO
0.7
0.3
x3
x5
1.0
Modes & Drive mode
Mode
Drive mode
Single-frame
shooting
BKT
–
–
–
–
–
–
P/A/S/M
P
ASM
–
Only in
P, A or S
.
: Available, – : Not available : Factory default setting
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Sequential shooting (Cont.)
● Sequential shooting ( , , BKT) is not possible when the record
mode is set to TIFF (P. 78).
● The flash will not fire during auto bracketing.
● Red-eye reduction and Night scene with red-eye reduction are not available
in sequential shooting or AF sequential shooting.
● If there is not enough space available on the card for the number of frames
you have set during auto bracketing, you cannot continue shooting.
● If the battery power is low and the battery check blinks during sequential
shooting, shooting stops and the camera starts saving the pictures you
have taken. Whether or not all of the shots are saved depends on how
much battery power remains.
● During sequential shooting, the slowest shutter speed is set to 1/30 sec.
Note
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1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T PANORAMA.
~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)
2
Press í.
● The PANORAMA mode is set.
3
Press the arrow pad to choose at which edge (top/bottom/right/left)
you want to connect images.
● The direction is displayed.
Panorama shooting
You can take advantage of panorama shooting with both Olympus CAMEDIA-
brand cards and CAMEDIA Master software. (Non-Olympus cards do not
support this feature.)
Panorama shooting lets you connect images with overlapping edges into a
single panoramic image, using the provided CAMEDIA Master software.
Connects a series of pictures
from left to right.
Connects a series of pictures
from bottom to top.
Mode dial
setting
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Panorama shooting (Cont.)
4
Make sure that the edges of images overlap, then take your pictures.
● Focus, 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.
● You cannot adjust the zoom after the first picture.
● Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures.
5
Press to finish panorama shooting.
● Frames on the edges of the screen disappear, and the camera returns
to the normal shooting mode.
● During panorama shooting, the flash is disabled.
● The limit for Panorama shooting is 10
pictures. If you take 10 pictures, a warning
screen appears and no more pictures can
be taken.
● The Panorama mode is only available with the OLYMPUS CAMEDIA-brand
SmartMedia cards.
● The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. To connect each
picture, the CAMEDIA Master software is necessary.
● Your computer's memory may be insufficient if you take too many panorama
pictures in the HQ/SHQ modes.
● Images are saved in JPEG format when panorama shooting is done in the
TIFF mode. The size of the image does not change.
● If the mode dial is moved during panorama shooting, the camera cancels
the panorama mode and returns to normal shooting.
Note
Shutter
button
● When shooting, be sure to have the edges (right/left/top/bottom) of images
overlap, so you will know which pictures should be connected.
Shutter
button
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Taking two-in-one pictures
Allows you to combine two pictures taken in
succession and store them as a single
picture.
Mode dial
setting
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T 2 IN 1.
~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)
2
Press í.
● The two-in-one picture mode is set.
3
Take the first shot.
● The subject will be on the left in the
combined image.
4
Take the second shot in succession.
● The subject will be on the right in the
combined image.
1’st
2’nd
● How to cancel the two-in-one picture
mode
T To cancel the two-in-one picture mode
after taking the first shot, press .
The first shot will not be stored.
TIPS
● Sequential shooting is disabled in the two-in-one picture mode.
● Two-in-one pictures are saved in SHQ in the TIFF record mode.
● Panorama shooting and auto bracketing are not available.
Note
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Adjusting image quality and exposure
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Record Mode
Choose the best record mode for your purposes (printing, editing on a
computer, web-site editing, etc.). To see how large SmartMedia memory
capacity is under various conditions (such as different resolutions,
compressions, or file formats), refer to the table on page 79. The numbers in
the table are approximate.
Record
mode
TIFF
SHQ
HQ
SQ1
SQ2
Description
The highest-quality mode. Images are saved
as uncompressed data, which is the best for
printing or image-processing on a computer.
A high quality mode using the JPEG format.
Because the compression rate is very low,
high quality images can be stored.
A high quality mode using the JPEG format,
with medium compression. Because the
compression rate is higher than SHQ, file
sizes are smaller, so more images can be
saved to a card.
The most compressed modes. SQ2 has 3
resolutions available. Select the setting most
suitable to your application (printing, Web
pages, etc.).
Quality
More
clear
Normal
File size
Larger
Smaller
Selecting Record Modes
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Record Mode (Cont.)
Record
mode
Resolution
File
format
Compression
Memory capacity in # of shots
TIFF
SHQ
HQ
SQ1
SQ2
1984x1488
1984x1488
1984x1488
1600x1200
1280x960
1024x768
640x480
Uncompressed
Low compression
Normal
TIFF
JPEG
1
7
21
24
26
39
99
3
14
43
49
52
79
199
16MB
32MB
Still Picture Record Modes
The memory capacity listed here is approximate.
Movie Record Modes
Memory capacity in sec. per movie
Resolution
Record mode
HQ
SQ
320x240 (15 frames/sec.)
160x120 (15 frames/sec.)
16
70
8MB or over
● When the mode dial is set to , the total recording time is displayed on-
screen. Total recording time depends on the memory capacity of the card.
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Record Mode (Cont.)
Mode dial
setting
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PICTURE T , then press
í. ~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)
● When is displayed on the top menu, press
Ñ, É or ñ according to
the arrow shown next to . This allows you to set directly instead of
via MODE MENU.
2
Press Ññ to select the desired record mode (refer to the table on
the previous page).
When you have chosen SQ2: Press
í to select the resolution. Go to
step 3.
When you have selected any other record mode: Go to step 4.
3
Press Ññ to select the resolution (refer to the table on the previous
page).
4
Press to save the setting.
Record mode
Factory default setting: HQ
1
: In the top menu, select T SHQ, HQ, SQ1 or
SQ2.
● In these shooting modes, resolution cannot be
selected. SQ2: 640 x 480
: In the top menu, select T HQ or SQ.
~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)
2
Press .
Mode dial
setting
Number of storable
still pictures
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Record Mode (Cont.)
● Resolution:
The number of pixels (vertical x horizontal) used when saving an image.
If the image will be printed, higher resolutions (larger numbers) are
recommended so that the image will be clearer. However, higher
resolutions make the file size (amount of data) larger, so less pictures
can be saved to a card.
● Resolution and picture size on a computer screen:
When a picture is transferred to a computer, the size of the picture on the
computer screen varies depending on the computer's monitor setting.
For instance, a picture taken in 640x480 resolution is the same size as
the screen if you set the picture to 1x when the monitor setting is
640x480. However, if the monitor setting is over 640x480 (such as
1024x768), the picture only takes up part of the screen.
● Compression rate:
In record modes other than TIFF, image data is compressed. The higher
the compression rate, the less clear the image will be.
● File format (P. 79):
This camera saves images with either TIFF or JPEG formats. In record
modes other than TIFF, images are compressed in the JPEG format.
The compression rate also varies in each mode (movies: Motion JPEG
(mov) format).
TIPS
● The card memory capacity listed in the table is approximate (P. 79).
● The number of storable pictures differs depending on the record mode, the
card’s memory size and whether or not Print reserve is applied for the card.
● The number of storable pictures may not be reduced every time a picture is
taken, or increased when a picture is erased. The amount of data varies
depending on the subject.
● Areas using PAL (P.144) T If movie pictures are shot with the video cable
connected, the maximum recording time may be different from the table on
page 79.
Note
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ISO Sensitivity
The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the
better its ability to shoot in low-light conditions. However, higher values also
introduce electrical noise into the resulting image, which may make give them
a grainy appearance.
P/A/S/M : In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T ISO.
Select the most suitable ISO from the options listed
below. Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
● When ISO is displayed on the top menu, press
Ñ, É or ñ
according to the arrow shown next to ISO. This allows you
to set ISO directly instead of via MODE MENU.
: In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T ISO.
Select the most suitable ISO from the options listed
below. Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)
AUTO : Sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the lighting
conditions and the subject brightness.
100/200/400 : 100 is best when you want to shoot clear, sharp images in
daylight. With a higher ISO setting, you can use faster
shutter speeds with the same amount of light.
Mode dial
setting
ISO100O100
ISO
When ISO is set to AUTO,
this does not appear.
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ISO Sensitivity (Cont.)
*
● Higher ISO settings can produce more electrical noise.
● ISO is standardized based on the sensitivity of normal camera film. The
scale is approximate.
● When ISO is set to AUTO and you are shooting in dark conditions without a
flash, ISO automatically increases; otherwise the shutter speed will be
reduced, possibly resulting in blurred images due to camera movement.
● If a subject is too far away for the flash illumination to reach it when the ISO
is set to AUTO, the ISO is automatically increased.
Note
Modes & ISO Sensitivity
Mode
ISO
AUTO
100
200
400
P/A/S/M
P
ASM
–
: Available, – : Not available : Factory default setting
* The factory default setting and the available settings differ depending on which shooting
mode is selected. See the P/A/S/M column.
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Exposure Compensation
This function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposure
setting. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that
the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust
between +/–2.0 in 1/3 steps. When the setting is changed, you can check the
result on the monitor.
Adjusts towards +
(images become brighter)
Adjusts towards –
(images become darker)
í
É
– 2.0
+ 2.00.0
(Factory default setting)
Modes & Exposure Compensation
● Often, bright 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 dark
subjects.
TIPS
Mode dial
setting
P/A/S/M
P
ASM
Only in
P, A or S.
Available
–
Available
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White Balance
Color reproduction differs depending on the lighting conditions. For instance,
when daylight, the setting sun, or indoor lighting are reflected on white paper,
the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setting the
WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking color. You can
also preview different color tones by trying the different settings under the
actual light source, and checking the result on the viewfinder/monitor.
Mode dial
setting
P/A/S/M : In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PICTURE T WB,
then select the best WB (AUTO, , , , ) for your
shooting conditions. Press . Press again to cancel the
menu.
● When WB is displayed on the top menu, press
Ñ, É or ñ
according to the arrow shown next to WB. This allows you
to set WB directly instead of via MODE MENU.
: In the top menu, select WB T AUTO, ,
,
or .
~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)
AUTO: Automatically adjusts the white balance for any light source.
: Adjusts the white balance for shooting on a sunny day.
: Adjusts the white balance for shooting on a cloudy day.
: Adjusts the white balance for shooting under tungsten light.
: Adjusts the white balance for shooting under fluorescent light.
White balance
When white balance is set to
AUTO, this does not appear.
Factory default setting: AUTO
● Set white balance to AUTO for normal shooting.
● White balance may not be effective under certain light sources.
● After setting the white balance, playback the image and check the color on
the monitor.
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Sharpness
This function adjusts the sharpness of images. You can select one of the
following three options:
NORMAL : Image outlines are sharp. This makes it ideal for printing.
SOFT : Image outlines are softer. This makes it ideal for editing images
on a computer.
HARD : The outlines of images are more emphasized, and the images
look more vivid. However, noise may appear.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PICTURE T SHARPNESS T
select a mode. Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
~ “How to
use the menu” (P. 38)
Mode dial
setting
Contrast
This function adjusts the contrast of images.
For example, images with strong differences in light and shadow can become
milder, while those with weaker differences can become more vivid. You can
select one of the following three options:
HIGH : This produces light and shade clearly, and the images are clear
and crisp.
LOW : Images become softer with mild contrast. This makes it ideal for
editing images on a computer.
NORMAL : Between HIGH and LOW.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PICTURE T CONTRAST T
select a mode. Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
~ “How to
use the menu” (P. 38)
Mode dial
setting
Chapter 7
Playback
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Playing Back Still Pictures
1
Set the mode dial to (playback mode) and press the POWER
switch.
● The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken.
2
Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures.
● The mark is attached to pictures from movies.
~ “Playing Back
Movies” on page 89.
Plays back one picture.
Displays the next picture.
Jumps to the picture 10 frames behind.
Displays the previous picture.
Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead.
1
Press (monitor button) twice quickly (double-click) while in the
shooting mode.
● The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken.
● To play back other pictures, use the arrow pad in the same way as single-
frame playback.
2
To return to shooting, press the shutter button halfway.
This function lets you play back pictures while the camera is in the shooting
mode. This is useful when you want to check shooting results quickly. Every
picture and function available in playback mode is also available in Quick
View.
Mode dial
setting
Single-Frame Playback
Mode dial
setting
Quick View
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1
Display a still picture. Then, press
to display the top menu.
2
Press Ñ to start the slide-show.
3
Press to stop the slide-show.
Slide-Show
This function displays pictures from the card one after another, as if you are
watching a slide-show. Movies are played back like still pictures, starting from
the first frame.
Playback top menu (still pictures)
MODE MENU
INFO
Mode dial
setting
● Use of the optional AC adapter is recommended when running a slide-show
for long periods of time. If batteries are being used, the camera will end the
slide-show after about 30 minutes and enter sleep mode.
● The slide-show will not stop until you cancel it by pressing .
Note
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Playing Back Movies
— MOVIE PLAY
1
Use the arrow pad to select a picture
with .
2
Press to display the top menu.
3
Press Ñ.
● The MOVIE PLAY screen is displayed.
4
Select the item on the MOVIE PLAY screen that you need, then press
.
● See the following pages for how to use each item on the MOVIE PLAY
screen.
This function lets you play back or edit movies.
MODE MENU
MOVIE PLAY
INFO
Playback top menu (movies)
MOVIE PLAYBACK:
Plays back movies (P. 90).
INDEX:
Displays movies as indexes of 9 still frames
(P. 91).
MOVIE PLAY screen
MOVIE PLAYBACK
INDEX
MOVIE PLAMOVIE PLAY
CANCEL SELECT
GO
Mode dial
setting
● When playing back a movie, access time will vary depending on the length
and record mode of the movie. The card access lamp blinks while movie
data is being accessed.
Note
20
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Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)
Plays back movies.
1
Follow steps 1-3 on page 89.
2
Press Ññ to select MOVIE PLAYBACK on the MOVIE PLAY screen.
3
Press to start playback.
● When movie playback ends, the display automatically returns to the
beginning of the movie.
4
Press .
● The MOVIE PLAYBACK screen is displayed.
5
Press Ññ to select items.
6
Press to start your choice.
● When FRAME BY FRAME is selected, follow the instructions below.
● When EXIT is selected, the MOVIE PLAY screen appears. To exit, press
É.
Displaying movies using the arrow pad
Ñ: Displays the beginning of the movie.
ñ: Displays the end of the movie.
í: Every time you press the button, the next frame appears. The movie can
be displayed continuously by holding the button down.
É: Every time you press the button, the previous frame appears. The movie
can be displayed continuously in reverse by holding the button down.
: Displays the MOVIE PLAYBACK screen.
PLAYBACK
FRAME BY FRAMEFRAME BY FRAME
EXIT
MOVIE PLAMOVIE PLAYBACK
MOVIE PLAYBACK screen
PLAYBACK:
Plays back the entire movie.
FRAME BY FRAME:
Plays back the movie manually one frame at
a time.
EXIT:
To play back other movies, exit the movie
playback mode and select a different movie.
Mode dial
setting
MOVIE PLAYBACK
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Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)
Movies can be displayed as indexes of still frames. Indexes can be saved on
the card as still pictures. Indexes are not stored in the same record mode as
movies (see below).
Record mode when
Record mode when stored as an index
the movie is shot
HQ SQ2 (1024x768)
SQ SQ2 (640x480)
1
Follow steps 1-3 on page 89.
2
Press Ññ to select INDEX on the MOVIE PLAY screen.
● The INDEX screen appears.
● The card access lamp blinks while the
movie is being accessed.
● “ CARD FULL” (P. 132) appears if there
is not enough memory left on the card to
display the index.
3
Press Ññ to select OK or CANCEL
OK : Saves the index on the card and returns the screen to the
MOVIE PLAYBACK screen.
CANCEL : Cancels the index and returns the screen to normal
playback.
Mode dial
setting
INDEX screen
O K
CANCEL
INDEXINDEX
INDEX
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Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)
4
Press to run the selected movie.
● When OK is selected, the MOVIE PLAY screen appears. To exit, press
É.
● The interval between automatically selected frames varies depending on
the recording time of the movie.
● Each index consists of 9 frames.
● INDEX is not available when the card is protected or when “ CARD
FULL” appears (indicating insufficient memory).
Note
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Close-up Playback
● How to return the picture to the original size (1x)
T Turn the zoom lever to W.
● How to display another picture
T Turn the zoom lever to W to return to 1x, then select the desired
picture by using the arrow pad.
TIPS
Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged. Each time you turn the
zoom lever towards T, pictures are enlarged by 1.5, 2, 2.5 or 3 times.
1
With the arrow pad, select the picture you want to enlarge.
● Pictures with the mark cannot be enlarged.
2
Turn the zoom lever toward T ( ).
● When a picture is enlarged, ß/å/˙/¥ are displayed. Press the arrow
corresponding to the direction you want to view. The enlarged picture is
shifted in the desired direction, allowing you to view a different portion of
the image.
2.5x2.5x
Mode dial
setting
● If picture rotation is attempted during close-up playback, close-up playback
is canceled.
Note
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Picture Rotation
There may be times when you want to rotate a picture. For example, pictures
taken with the camera held vertically are also oriented vertically (i.e. longer
vertically than horizontally). With picture rotation, you can turn them
horizontally, 90 degrees clockwise, or counter-clockwise.
1
Display a vertically
oriented picture in
the single-frame
playback mode
(P. 87).
2
Each time the
button is pressed,
the picture is
rotated as shown.
Normal playback
of a vertically
oriented picture
Picture rotated 90°
counter-clockwise
from normal
playback position
Picture rotated 90°
clockwise from
normal playback
position
Mode dial
setting
HQ
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HQ
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24
HQ
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24
● Movie pictures cannot be rotated.
● New picture orientations are saved even when the power is turned off.
● Close-up playback is possible after pictures are rotated. However, pictures
cannot be rotated while in close-up playback (P. 93).
● The following pictures cannot be rotated:
Protected pictures; Pictures on a card with a write-protect seal; Pictures
taken with other cameras.
Note
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Index Display
This function lets you show many pictures at the same time on the monitor. It
is useful for comparing your pictures and choosing the best ones. The
number of pictures shown can be 4, 9, or 16 (see the next page).
In the single-frame playback
mode (P. 87), press the
zoom lever to W ( ).
Pictures, including the one displayed
in the single-frame playback mode,
appear in the index display.
Index display (9-frame)
How to use the arrow pad during an index display
É: Moves to the previous frame.
í: Moves to the next frame.
Ñ: Jumps to the previous index display
(the frames before the top left frame).
ñ: Jumps to the next index display (the
frames following the bottom right frame).
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Index Display (Cont.)
● How to view a full-size picture from the index
T Select the picture with the arrow pad, then press the zoom lever
toward T.
TIPS
This function lets you change the number of pictures in an index display.
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T .
~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)
2
Choose the number of pictures (4, 9 or
16) and press . Press again to
cancel the menu.
Index display (4-frame)
Selecting the Number of Pictures
Mode dial
setting
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Editing still pictures
Allows you to edit still pictures and save them as new ones.
BLACK&WHITE : Creates black and white pictures.
SEPIA : Creates sepia-toned pictures.
: Changes picture dimensions to 640 x 480 or 320 x 240
and saves the picture as a new file. Use this function to
make the image file size smaller needed for instances
such as attaching the picture to e-mail.
1
Use the arrow pad to select the still picture you want to edit.
2
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T EDIT T select an item.
~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)
● When selecting BLACK&WHITE : See below.
● When selecting : P. 98
Mode dial
setting
Creating black & white or sepia-toned pictures
1
Perform steps 1 and 2 above.
2
Press í.
● When BLACK&WHITE is selected, the BLACK&WHITE screen appears.
When SEPIA is selected, the SEPIA screen appears.
Mode dial
setting
BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA:
Converts pictures to black & white or sepia
and saves them as new files on the card.
CANCEL:
Cancels black and white conversion. To edit
other pictures instead, select this item. The
screen returns to normal display.
BLACK&WHITE screen
EXIT SELECT
GO
BLACK & WHITE
BLACK & WHITE
CANCELCANCEL
3
Press Ññ to select BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA and press to edit.
● A bar is displayed to show editing progress and the screen returns to
normal display.
● “ CARD FULL” (P. 132) appears if there is not enough memory left
on the card to save the resulting image.
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Editing still pictures (Cont.)
● BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA is not available in the following situations.
– Movie
– When the card is protected or when “ CARD FULL” (P. 132) appears
(indicating there is no memory left) to save the resulting image.
– Pictures recorded in TIFF.
Note
1
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Editing still pictures” on the previous
page.
2
Press í.
● The screen appears.
Mode dial
setting
Resizing pictures
640 x 480/320 x 240:
File sizes used when storing pictures as new
ones.
CANCEL:
Cancels resizing pictures. To edit other
pictures instead, select this item. The screen
returns to normal playback.
screen
EXIT SELECT
GO
640 x 480
CANCELCANCEL
320 x 240320 x 240
3
Press Ññ to select the file size and press to edit.
● A bar is displayed to show editing progress and the screen returns to
normal display.
● “ CARD FULL” (P. 132) appears if there is not enough memory left on
the card to save the resulting image.
● In the following cases, is not available:
– Movie
– Pictures processed on a PC
– When the card is protected or when “ CARD FULL” appears (indicating
there is no memory left).
– If the size of the selected picture is 640 x 480, 640 x 480 is not available.
– Pictures recorded in TIFF.
Note
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Protect
It is highly recommended that you protect important pictures to avoid
accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-
frame/all-frame erase function.
1
Display the picture you want to protect by using the arrow pad.
2
Press . The picture is now protected.
● To cancel protection, press again.
Displayed when a
picture is protected.
Mode dial
setting
HQ
● Protected pictures cannot be deleted with the ALL ERASE (all-frame
erase) function, but they can be deleted with the FORMAT (format)
function.
● Protection cannot be applied to pictures stored on a card with a write-
protect adhesive seal.
Note
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Erasing Pictures
Recorded pictures can also be erased. This can be done either one frame at
a time or to all the pictures in the card.
1
Select a picture you wish to erase by using the arrow pad.
● If the picture is protected, cancel the protection first (P. 99).
2
Press the (erase) button.
● The ERASE screen is displayed.
3
Press Ñ to select YES.
4
Press to erase the picture.
● To cancel erasing, select NO in step 3 and press , or press the button
again.
This function only erases the picture displayed on the monitor. Erasing further
pictures must be done one-by-one if using this function.
ERASE
YESYES
N O
SELECT GO
ERASE screen
● It is not possible to erase protected pictures or pictures stored on a card
that has a write-protect seal.
● Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.
Note
Mode dial
setting
Single-Frame Erase
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Erasing Pictures (Cont.)
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CARD T CARD SETUP T
ALL ERASE.
~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)
2
Press .
● The ALL ERASE screen is displayed.
3
Press Ñ to select YES.
4
Press to start erasing.
● A bar is displayed to show the progress of
erasing.
● To cancel erasing, select NO in step 3 and
press .
This function erases all still pictures and movies on the card, except protected
ones (P. 99).
ALL ERASE screen
ALL ERASE
YESYES
N O
SELECT GO
Screen during erasing
Mode dial
setting
All-Frame Erase
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Formatting Cards
This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive
data. Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards are highly recommended for use with
this camera. If you are going to use non-OLYMPUS cards or cards formatted
by other devices such as a computer, you must format them with the camera
before use. Cards can be formatted in all modes.
Mode dial
setting
1
: In the top menu, select CARD SETUP T FORMAT.
Modes except : In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CARD
T CARD SETUP T FORMAT.
~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)
2
Press .
● The FORMAT screen is displayed.
3
Press Ñ to select YES.
4
Press to start formatting.
● A bar is displayed to show the progress of
formatting.
● To cancel formatting, select NO in step 3
and press .
FORMAT screen
FORMAT
YES
NO
Screen during formatting
● All existing data stored on the card is erased when the card is formatted.
Make sure that you save or transfer important data to a PC before
formatting a used card.
● Recording time may be longer with non-OLYMPUS cards and computer-
formatted cards. In such cases, re-formatting with the camera is
recommended.
● Cards with a write-protect seal cannot be formatted.
Note
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1
Make sure that the TV and camera power are off .
2
Connect the camera to the TV using the video cable.
3
Set the mode dial to and press the POWER switch. Turn on the
TV. Set the TV to the video input mode.
● For details on switching to video input, refer to your TV's instruction
manual.
4
Select an image by using the arrow pad.
● The selected image will be displayed on the TV.
Playback on a TV
Use the provided video cable to play back recorded images on your TV.
Connect to the TV's video
input (yellow) terminal
Video cable
Connect to the
VIDEO OUT jack.
● The optional AC adapter is recommended when using the camera
with a TV.
● Video signal is either NTSC or PAL compatible depending on the
standard in the intended area of distribution.
TIPS
Mode dial
setting
● The camera’s monitor turns off automatically when the camera is connected
to a TV.
● The image may appear off-center on the TV screen. This is due to the TV's
adjustment settings.
● When images are compressed in order to fit the entire image on a TV
screen, a black frame is placed in the blank parts of the screen around the
image. If the image is output to a video printer via the TV, the black frame
may be printed.
Note
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Useful Functions
104
Items that All Reset affects
Setting
Factory default
setting
ISO (P. 82) AUTO
(P. 64) ±0
DIGITAL ZOOM
OFF
(P. 59)
(for still pictures)
HQ
(P. 78)
WB (P. 85) AUTO
SHARPNESS (P. 86) NORMAL
CONTRAST (P. 86) NORMAL
Setting
Factory default
setting
P/A/S/M (P. 44 – 46) P
FNo (P. 47, 49) F2.8
SHUTTER (P. 48) 1/500
(P. 84) ±0
ZOOM (P. 59) 40mm
FLASH MODE (P. 60) AUTO
(P. 65) OFF
DRIVE (P. 71)
All reset
— Saving the camera’s settings
This function lets you choose whether or not the camera saves its current
settings.
OFF: The settings made just before the power is turned off are saved.
ON : All settings are returned to the factory default settings.
The settings affected by All Reset are listed below.
The ALL RESET setting (ON/OFF) applies to all the modes. If ALL RESET is
set to OFF in one shooting mode, this setting applies to all other shooting
modes, as well as the playback and modes.
ALL RESET cannot be set in the mode.
When ALL RESET is set to OFF, the OFF setting does not apply to functions
(For example, : setting flash mode, drive mode, etc.) that are not
available in the current mode.
All Reset does not affect the menu’s SETUP items.
Mode dial
setting
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T ALL RESET T ON or
OFF. Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
~ “How to use the
menu” (P. 38)
Factory default setting: ON
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Custom Button
Menu items listed in the table below can be set
to the custom button on the camera. This makes
it easy to jump to frequently-used functions by
pressing only one button. The factory default
setting is “AE LOCK”.
Custom button
Available Items Settings
AE LOCK (P. 66) –
(factory default setting)
INFO (P. 113) OFF, ON
ISO sensitivity (P. 82) AUTO, 100, 200, 400
P/A/S/M (P. 44 – 46) P, A, S, M
Digital zoom (P. 59) OFF, ON
Record mode (P. 78) TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
White balance (P. 85) AUTO, (daylight), (overcast),
(tungsten light), (fluorescent)
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T SETUP T CUSTOM BUTTON. Press
í. ~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)
● The CUSTOM BUTTON screen appears.
2
Select the function you want by using
Ññ, then press to save your
setting.
AE LOCK
INFO
ISO
P/A/S/M
CUSTOM BUTTON
CUSTOM BUTTON screen
Mode dial
setting
Setting the Custom Button
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Custom Button (Cont.)
1
Press the (custom) button.
● The function currently set to the custom button appears.
2
Set following the below:
Ex: When INFO is set to the custom button.
Press this
button.
Press to
select ON or OFF.
INFO ON
INFO OFF
● To use AE LOCK after setting a different function to the custom
button:
T AE lock cannot be used when a different function is set to the custom
button. Re-set AE LOCK to the custom button by following “Setting the
Custom Button” on page 105.
TIPS
Mode dial
setting
Using the Custom Button
● You cannot set the custom button separately for P/A/S/M and .
Note
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Shortcut
Functions on the top menu other than
MODE MENU can be replaced with
those listed in the table below. This is
useful when you want to quickly go to
frequently-used functions.
Available Menu Items Settings
ISO (P. 82) AUTO, 100, 200, 400
P/A/S/M (P. 44 – 46) P, A, S, M
(P. 64) –2 – ±0 – +2
BKT (P. 72) ±0.3/±0.7/±1.0, x3/x5
DIGITAL ZOOM (P. 59) OFF, ON
PANORAMA (P. 75) –
2 in 1 (P. 77) –
(for still pictures) TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
(P. 78)
WB (P. 85) AUTO, (daylight), (overcast),
(tungsten light), (fluorescent)
SHARPNESS (P. 86) HARD, NORMAL, SOFT
CONTRAST (P. 86) HARD, NORMAL, LOW
WB
ISO
MODE MENU
Shortcut menu
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Shortcut (Cont.)
Mode dial
setting
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T SETUP T SHORT CUT. Press
í.
~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)
● The SHORT CUT screen appears.
● The A, B, and C positions on the monitor
are the same as the top, left, and bottom
on the top menu.
2
Select A, then press í to display the
menu functions on page 107.
3
Select the item you want by pressing Ññ, then press to save
your setting.
● Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set B and C.
SHORSHORT CUTT CUT
A
WBWB
ISOISO
B
C
SELECT
GO
SHORT CUT screen
A
B
C
MODE MENU
Assign settings to the A, B and C positions on
the top menu.
SHORSHORT CUTT CUT
A
B
C
SELECT
GO
ISO
P/A/S/M
BKT
Setting the Shortcut Menu
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Shortcut (Cont.)
Mode dial
setting
1
Press to display the top menu.
● The shortcut menu you set before is shown on the top menu.
2
Press the arrow pad according to the arrow (˙ߥ) shown next to
each item.
● The monitor jumps directly to the setting screen of that item.
DIGITAL ZOOM
WB
MODE MENU
Ex: When DIGITAL ZOOM is set to the A shortcut.
Press this
button.
Pressing
Ñ takes you directly to
the DIGITAL ZOOM setting screen.
Factory default setting: A: ISO
B:
C: WB
CAMERA
PICSET
CARD
DIGITDIGITAL ZOOMAL ZOOM
OFF
ON
ISO
P/A/S/M
BKT
Using the Shortcut Menu
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Your favorite settings can be saved in MY MODE SETUP. When the mode
dial is set to , your customized settings are activated. When the camera is
in the P/A/S/M mode, you can also save some of the settings you are using in
MY MODE SETUP.
The settings affected by MY MODE SETUP are listed on P. 112.
MY MODE SETUP
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T MY MODE SETUP.
Press
í. ~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)
2
Press Ññ to select the item you want
(see below), then press
í.
CURRENT : Saves the settings you are
using now. Go to step 3.
RESET : Restores the factory default
settings. Go to step 3.
CUSTOM : Saves settings one by one.
Go to step 4.
3
Set CURRENT or RESET on each MY MODE SETUP screen. After
selecting the setting, press . Go to step 7.
● To cancel the setting, select CANCEL.
Mode dial
setting
When CURRENT is selected:
Select SET.
When RESET is selected:
Select ALL RESET.
SETUP
CAM
CARD
PIC
RESETRESET
CURRENT
CUSTOMCUSTOM
REC VIEW
ALL RESET
INFOINFO
MY MODE SETUPMY MODE SETUP
MY MODE SETUPMY MODE SETUP
SET
CANCELCANCEL
SET CURRENT SETTING
ALL RESET
CANCEL
MY MODE SETUPMY MODE SETUP
SET CURRENT SETTING
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MY MODE SETUP (Cont.)
CUSTOM
CUSTOM
FNo
SHUTTER
P
40
mm
mm
ZOOM
P/A/S/M
Ex: When setting the aperture on the CUSTOM screen.
CUSTOM screen
Press í to go to the
aperture setting screen.
CUSTOMCUSTOM
FNo
SHUTTER
ZOOM
P/A/S/M
Increases the value
Decreases the value
Press to save the
setting. The monitor then
returns to the previous
screen.
4
Set CUSTOM on the CUSTOM screen. Press Ññ to select the
functions you want, then press
í.
5
Select the setting within the function by using Ññ, then press .
● Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to change other functions.
6
When you have made all the settings you want, press to exit from
the CUSTOM screen. Custom setting registration is complete.
● The menu displayed in step 2 appears.
7
Press to return to item selection. Press again to exit the
menu.
● When you save settings in CURRENT, the saved zoom position may differ
from the zoom position you are using. The zoom position is set to one of the
5 zoom positions included in ZOOM (function included in CUSTOM). The
value closest to the current zoom position will be selected.
Note
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MY MODE SETUP (Cont.)
Available Items and Factory Default Settings
*1 In the mode, available zoom positions are 40mm/100mm/180mm/250mm/320mm
(these numbers are based on a 35 mm camera).
*2 This sets the monitor’s ON/OFF when the camera is turned on.
Setting
Factory default
setting
(P. 64) ±0
DIGITAL ZOOM
OFF
(P. 59)
(for still pictures)
HQ
(P. 78)
WB (P. 85) AUTO
SHARPNESS (P. 86) NORMAL
CONTRAST (P. 86) NORMAL
LCD
*2
OFF
Setting
Factory default
setting
P/A/S/M (P. 44 – 46) P
FNo (P. 47, 49) F2.8
SHUTTER (P. 48) 1/500
(P. 84) ±0
ZOOM
*1
(P. 59) 40mm
FLASH MODE (P. 60) AUTO
(P. 65) OFF
DRIVE (P. 71)
ISO (P. 82) AUTO
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Information display
Lets you select the amount of shooting information displayed in the shooting
or playback mode. When it is set to OFF, only a small amount of information
is displayed. For details on each piece of information displayed, see pages 12
to 15.
When INFO is OFF
When INFO is ON
Mode dial
setting
P/A/S/M : In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T INFO
T ON. Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
: Press to display the top menu. Pressing
É turns
INFO on.
~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)
● All shooting information is displayed.
● To turn INFO off in the playback mode, press again to bring up the top
menu and press
É.
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Monitor brightness adjustment
Mode dial
setting
Adjusts the brightness of the monitor/viewfinder.
When the monitor is OFF: Adjusts only the viewfinder's brightness.
When the monitor is ON: Adjusts the monitor's brightness, causing identical
changes in the viewfinder at the same time. (When the monitor is turned off,
the viewfinder's brightness returns to its original setting.)
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T .
~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)
2
To brighten the monitor, press Ñ.To
darken it, press
ñ. To complete the
setting, press .
ADJUST
GO
● In the mode, this function's setting is the same as that selected in the
other shooting modes.
Note
Turning off the beep sound
You can turn off the beep used for button operations or warnings.
Mode dial
setting
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP TTOFF or ON.
Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)
Factory default setting: ON
● In the mode, this function's setting is the same as that selected in the
other shooting modes.
Note
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Rec View
You can choose if the image being recorded is displayed on the viewfinder/
monitor during shooting.
ON
The image being recorded onto the card is displayed. This is useful for a brief
check of images you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway at
any time displays the image the camera is currently aimed at.
OFF
The image being recorded onto the card is not displayed. Instead, the subject
the camera is currently pointing at is displayed. This is useful when you want
to prepare your next shot while the previous image is being recorded.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T REC VIEW T ON or
OFF. Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)
Mode dial
setting
Factory default setting: ON
● In the , , , , or mode, Rec View is always ON.
Note
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Sleep timer
The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if the time you have set has
passed with no operations being performed. To leave the sleep mode,
operate any button (press the shutter button or arrow pad, etc.).
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T SLEEP, then select a
setting from the following: 30sec, 1min, 3min, 5min or 10min. Press .
Press again to cancel the menu.
~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)
Mode dial
setting
Factory default setting: 1MIN
● In the , , , , or mode, this function's setting is the same
as that selected in the other shooting modes.
● The sleep timer can only be changed in the shooting mode. In the playback
mode, the sleep timer is always set at 3 minutes.
● Sleep does not work when using an AC adapter.
● If a slide-show lasts more than 30 minutes, the camera automatically enters
the sleep mode.
Note
Battery save mode
Saves battery power during shooting:
● Regardless of the sleep timer setting, the viewfinder will turn off if no
operations are performed for 30 seconds.
● The monitor is disabled in battery save mode.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T BATTERY SAVE T
ON or OFF. Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
~ “How to use
the menu” (P. 38)
Factory default setting: OFF
Mode dial
setting
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File name
The camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images to
be stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 and folders can be
numbered from 100 to 999. Examples are shown below.
● Month: Jan. - Sep. = 1 - 9, Oct. = A, Nov. = B, Dec. = C
There are two choices here: RESET or AUTO. Choose the one that is best for
you when transferring images to a computer.
RESET
When RESET is selected, the file number and folder number are reset every
time a new card is inserted in the camera. The folder number returns to No.
100, and the file number returns to No. 0001. This is useful when grouping
files on separate cards.
AUTO
When AUTO is selected, the same folder number is retained, but the file
number continues from the previous card, so that the same file number is not
used on different cards. This helps you to manage multiple cards. This is
useful when a group of files stretches over more than one card.
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File name (Cont.)
● When the File No. reaches 9999...
The file number returns to 0001, and the folder number changes, for
example, from No. 100 to No. 101.
● When both the Folder and File No. reach the maximum number
(999/9999)...
The number of storable pictures becomes 0, even if the card is not full
yet. No more pictures can be taken. Replace the card with a new one.
TIPS
Factory default setting: RESET
Mode dial
setting
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T SETUP T FILE NAME.
~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)
2
Select RESET or AUTO, then press .
RESET
AUTO
SETUP
CAM
CARD
PIC
SLEEPSLEEP
FILE NAME
PIXEL MAPPINGPIXEL MAPPING
● In the , , , , or mode, this function's setting is the same
as that selected in the other shooting modes.
Note
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Pixel Mapping
The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD
and image processing circuit automatically. It is not necessary to operate this
function frequently. 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
In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T SETUP T PIXEL MAPPING.
~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)
2
Press í.
● START appears.
3
Press .
● A progress bar appears during Pixel
Mapping.
● When Pixel Mapping is finished, the
screen returns to the menu.
SETUP
CAM
CARD
PIC
1
MINMIN
RESETRESET
SLEEPSLEEP
FILE NAME
PIXEL MAPPINGPIXEL MAPPING
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00:00
SETUP
CAM
CARD
PIC
START
SLEEPSLEEP
FILE NAME
PIXEL MAPPINGPIXEL MAPPING
Mode dial
setting
● If the power is turned off during Pixel Mapping, start again from Step 1.
● To shoot in the mode or to play back, perform Pixel Mapping in
another mode.
Note
Chapter 9
Print setting
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How to print pictures
When you want to print out pictures that you have taken with this camera and
stored on a card, use one of the following options:
Print Reserve (P. 122) — for printing at a photo lab that supports
DPOF or for printing on a DPOF compatible printer
Apply Print Reserve to your pictures. This allows you to add printing data
(number of prints, date printed on pictures, etc.) to the pictures you have
stored.
● What is DPOF?
DPOF is short for Digital Print Order Format. DPOF is a format used to
record automatic print information from cameras. By specifying which
images are to be printed, the images can be printed easily by DPOF-
compatible printing service labs or a personal DPOF-compatible printer.
Printing on an Olympus CAMEDIA P-400, P-330N(E) or P-200 digital
printer:
If you insert a card with Print Reserve data into the printer, printing is
possible without using a computer. For more details, refer to the printer’s
instructions.
Transferring pictures to a computer and printing them from a printer
connected to the computer:
If your computer has software applications installed that support JPEG
images (Internet browsers, Paint software, etc.), you can print out your
pictures on a printer connected to the computer. CAMEDIA Master
software also enables printing. Print Reserve is not available.
Also refer to the application software's instructions.
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● Picture size and printing
The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of
dots (pixels) per square inch. This is called “dpi” (dots per inch). The
higher the dpi value, the higher the resolution, and the better the printed
results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture you want to
print does not change to match the printer resolution. This means that
when you print an image with a lower resolution than the printer, the size
of the printed picture will be smaller. Although you can print magnified
images, picture quality will decrease. If you want to be able to print large,
high-quality pictures, set the picture size in the camera as high as
possible (higher record mode) (P. 78).
TIPS
● Images 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.
● DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this
camera. Make changes using the original device.
● If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device, entering
reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous reservations.
● Even if an image appears with the message “PICTURE ERROR”, Print
reserve may be performed on it. In such a case, the print reserve icon ( )
does not appear where an image is displayed for full view. Since
appears where multiple images are displayed (index-display mode), it is
possible to confirm the print reserve status.
● 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.
● Only the first 999 images can be printed on the P-330N(E) printer.
● Some TIFF images may not be printed.
● Print reserve may take considerable time in some cases.
● Print reserve cannot be performed when using a card with a write-protect
seal.
Note
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3
(Only for )
Press
Éí to select a frame you want
to print.
● If Print reserve has already been
applied, the number of prints currently
set is displayed.
Applying print reserve to a card
1
Use the arrow pad to play back a still picture.
● You cannot use Print reserve on pictures with .
2
Press .
● The PRINT ORDER screen appears.
EXIT SELECT
GO
PRINT ORDER SETTING
PRINT ORDERED
RESET
KEEPKEEP
EXIT SELECT
GO
PRINT ORDER
If Print Reserve data is already stored
on the card, the PRINT ORDER
SETTING screen appears giving you
the choice of resetting the data or
keeping it.
● RESET cancels all Print reserve
data. If RESET is selected, the
PRINT ORDER SETTING screen
disappears and the playback mode
is restored.
Select or .
: Sets single-frame print, the
number of prints and date/time.
T Go to step 3.
: Sets all-frame print and the
date/time.T Go to step 6.
GO
SELECT
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Mode dial
setting
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4
Press Ññ to set x (number of
prints).
● Up to 10 can be set. 0 cancels Print
reserve.
Increases the number.
Decreases the number.
5
When setting is complete, press .
● The screen appears.
6
Press Ññ to select DATE/TIME (date/time) and press .
7
Check the number of Print reserve
frames, the total number of prints, and
date/time printing data. Press
Ññ to
select SAVE and press .
● CANCEL clears all Print reserve data.
● The PRINT ORDER screen disappears
and normal playback is restored.
GO
SELECT
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2
To apply Print reserve for
other frames, press
Éí.
NO : Prints the frame without date/
time.
DATE : Prints the frame together with the
shooting date.
TIME : Prints the frame together with
the shooting time.
EXIT SELECT
GO
PRINT ORDERPRINT ORDER
CANCEL
SAVE
PRINT ORDERED
10 (16 ) DATE
EXIT SELECT
GO
DATE
NO
NO
TIME
TIME
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Miscellaneous
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Troubleshooting
1 The batteries are
exhausted.
2 The power is off.
3 The batteries are
loaded incorrectly.
4 The batteries are
temporarily unable to
function.
5 It is connected to a
personal computer.
6 The camera is in the
sleep mode.
1 Replace the batteries with
new ones
.
2 Press the POWER switch to
turn on the power.
3 Reload the batteries
correctly.
4 The batteries may be too
cold. Warm them before use
by allowing them to return to
room temperature, or if
outdoors, putting them in an
inner jacket pocket.
5 The camera will not operate
while it is connected to a
personal computer.
6 Operate the camera (press
the shutter button, turn the
mode dial, etc.)
P. 21
P. 27
P. 21
–
–
P. 27
POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
REF. PAGE
The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond.
The viewfinder does not turn on.
1 The camera is in the
sleep mode.
2 The camera is in the
playback mode.
1 Operate the camera (press
the shutter button, turn the
mode dial, etc.)
2 Set the mode dial to any
position except .
P. 27
P. 44
The monitor does not turn on.
1 The camera is in the
sleep mode.
2 The camera is in the
battery save mode.
1 Operate the camera (press
the shutter button, turn the
mode dial, etc.).
2 Set BATTERY SAVE to OFF
in the menu.
P. 27
P. 11 6
The card access lamp and self-timer lamp blink at the same time.
1 The batteries are
exhausted.
1 Replace the batteries with
new ones.
P. 21
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POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
REF. PAGE
No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed.
1 The mode dial is set to
.
2 The memory gauge is
full.
3 The flash has not
finished charging.
4 The card access lamp
blinks after shooting in
the mode.
5 There is a problem with
the card.
6 The card is full.
7 The batteries ran out of
power.
8 The viewfinder/monitor
indications disappear,
or only the battery
check lights up.
9 A write-protect
adhesive seal is placed
on the card or there is
no card in the camera.
1 Set the mode dial to any
position except .
2 Wait until there is room in
the memory gauge.
3 Remove your finger from the
shutter button and wait until
the flash charge mark stops
blinking. Take your shot
again.
4 The recorded movie image
data is being written to the
card. You can start shooting
again when the card access
lamp stops blinking.
5 See the error code chart.
6 Erase unwanted pictures or
insert a new card. Before
erasing, download important
images to a PC.
7 Replace the batteries with
new ones.
8 Replace the batteries with
new ones. (Do not open the
battery compartment cover
when the card access lamp
is blinking.)
9 Insert a new card in the
camera.
P. 44
P. 16
P. 63
P. 57
P. 132
P. 26
P. 21
P. 21
P. 26
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Troubleshooting (Cont.)
POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
REF. PAGE
1 The flash is pushed
down.
2 The subject is lighted.
3 The drive mode is set
to auto-bracketing.
4 The drive mode is set
to sequential shooting
or AF sequential
shooting when using
the Red-Eye Reduction
or Night Scene With
Red-Eye Reduction
flash mode.
5 You are recording
movies.
6 Panorama shooting is
set.
1 Press the flash switch to
raise the flash.
2 Set the flash to Fill-In mode.
3 Press DRIVE to change to
single-frame shooting.
4 Press DRIVE to change to
single-frame shooting.
5 Set the mode dial to any
position other than .
6 Cancel the Panorama mode.
P. 62
P. 62
P. 71
P. 71
P. 44
P. 75
The date recorded with the image data is wrong.
1 The date is not set.
2 The camera has been
left for too long with the
batteries removed and
the date/time setting
was canceled.
1 Set the date. The clock
adjustment is not factory-
preset.
2 Set the date again.
P. 29
P. 29
Your customized settings have been canceled.
1 You turned off the
power without saving
the settings.
1 Set ALL RESET to OFF.
P. 104
The flash does not fire.
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Troubleshooting (Cont.)
POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
REF. PAGE
Pictures you have already taken do not appear on the monitor.
1 The camera is in the
shooting mode.
2 There is no picture on
the card.
3 There is a problem with
the card.
4 The camera is
connected to a TV.
5 The monitor is not on.
1 Set the mode dial to .
2 NO PICTURE appears on the
monitor. Record pictures.
3 See the error code chart.
4 The monitor does not
function when the camera is
connected to a TV.
5 Press to turn on the
monitor.
P. 34, 35
P. 32, 33,
133
P. 132
P. 103
P. 87
1 The brightness is not
adjusted properly.
2 The monitor is exposed
to direct sunlight.
1 Adjust the brightness.
2 Block the sunlight or move
out of the sunlight.
P. 11 4
–
The monitor is not clear.
1 The diopter is not
adjusted properly.
2 The brightness is not
adjusted properly.
1 Adjust the diopter again.
2 Adjust the brightness.
P. 31
P. 11 4
The viewfinder display is not clear.
Picture rotate, Picture protect, Single-frame erase, All-frame erase,
Print reserve and Card formatting cannot be performed.
1 A write-protect
adhesive seal is affixed
to the card.
1 Use the card after peeling
off the seal. Do not reuse
the write protect seal.
P. 25
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Troubleshooting (Cont.)
POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
REF. PAGE
The picture is out of focus.
1 The camera moved
when the shutter
button was pressed.
2 The AF target mark
was not on the subject.
3 The lens is dirty.
4 The shutter button was
pressed while standing
in front of the camera
in the self-timer mode.
1 Hold the camera correctly,
and press the shutter button.
2 Position the AF target mark
on the subject, or use the
focus lock.
3 Clean the lens with a soft
dry cloth.
4 Press the shutter button while
looking into the viewfinder,
not while standing in front of
the camera.
P. 31, 50
P. 52, 53
P. 131
P. 70
1 The flash is in the auto-
flash mode.
1
This “red-eye phenomenon”
occurs with all cameras when a
flash is used. It is caused by
light from the flash reflecting off
the retina at the back of the
eye. Red-eye varies depending
on the individual and the
shooting conditions such as
ambient lighting. Use of the
Red-Eye Reduction mode
significantly reduces this
phenomenon.
P. 60
The subject’s eyes appear red in pictures recorded with the flash.
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Troubleshooting (Cont.)
POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
REF. PAGE
The picture is too dark.
1 The flash was blocked
by a finger.
2 The subject was out of
the working range of
the flash.
3 The flash mode was
set to the Off mode.
4 The subject was too
small and was backlit.
5 The sequential mode
was used.
1 Hold the camera correctly,
keeping your fingers away
from the flash.
2 Shoot within the flash
working range.
3 Press the flash switch to
raise the flash.
4
Set the flash to Fill-In mode. Or,
use the spot metering mode.
5 Higher shutter speeds are
used when the sequential
mode is selected which may
result in pictures that are
darker than usual.
P. 31
P. 62
P. 62
P. 62, 65
P. 71
The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural.
1 Indoor lighting can
affect the picture’s
colors.
2 There is no white in the
subject.
3 The white balance
setting is wrong.
1 Set the white balance
according to the lighting.
2 Try to include something
white in the picture or shoot
using the Fill-in flash mode.
3 Adjust the white balance to
the light source.
P. 85
P. 62
P. 85
1 The flash mode was
set to the Fill-in flash
mode.
2 The subject was
excessively illuminated.
1 Select a flash mode other
than the Fill-in flash mode.
2 Adjust the exposure
compensation or change the
camera position toward the
subject.
P. 62
P. 84
The picture is too bright.
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Troubleshooting (Cont.)
POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
REF. PAGE
Halation produces unnatural colors in a picture.
1 Excessively bright
ultraviolet light on the
subject, such as
sunlight shining
through the leaves of
trees, window frames
in bright light at night,
reflection of metals
under direct sunlight,
etc.
1 Process the pictures using a
graphics application that
supports JPEG (Paint Shop
Pro, Photoshop, etc.). For
example, after picking up
unnatural colors with a
syringe tool, etc., you can
select color areas, and try
color conversion or
saturation adjustment. For
details, refer to the manual
of the graphics application
you are using.
–
The picture has obscured edge(s).
1 The lens was partly
blocked by a finger or
the strap.
1 Hold the camera correctly,
keeping your fingers and the
strap away from the lens.
P. 31
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User maintenance
Turn off the power and attach the lens cap to the lens.
1
Turn off the camera. (P. 27)
2
Remove the batteries (P. 21). When using an AC adapter, unplug the
AC adapter from the camera and the AC outlet.
3
Exterior:
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. To wipe off heavy dirt, soak the cloth in
diluted mild soap and wring it well. Wipe off the camera with the damp
cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used your camera at the
beach, use a cloth dampened with fresh water.
Monitor and viewfinder:
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Lens:
Blow dust off the lens with a blower brush (commercially available), then
wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
Card:
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
After use
Cleaning the camera
● Do not use a strong solvent such as benzine or alcohol, or chemically
treated cloth.
● Cleaning should be done only after the batteries have been removed or
other power supply units have been disconnected.
● Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty.
Note
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Error codes
If there is a problem with your camera, one of the error codes below will
appear.
Possible
causes
The card is not
inserted, or it cannot
be recognized.
No more pictures
can be taken.
Writing to the card is
prohibited.
Cannot record, play
back or erase
pictures on this card.
The recorded image
cannot be played
back with this
camera.
Indications
Corrective
action
Insert a card correctly or
insert a different card.
Replace the card or erase
unwanted pictures.
Remove the write-protect
adhesive seal attached to
the card.
If the card is dirty, wipe the
gold contacts with a clean
tissue and insert it again. If
the problem is still not
corrected, the card cannot be
used.
Download the image to a
personal computer and use
image processing software
to view it. If that cannot be
done, the image file is
damaged.
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Error codes (Cont.)
Possible causes
The card is not
formatted.
There are no
pictures on the card,
so there is nothing to
play back.
There is no empty
space on the card, so
it cannot record new
information such as
print data.
The card cover is
open.
The battery is dead.
The camera stops
working.
The card access
lamp and self-timer
lamp blink at the
same time.
Indications
CARD-COVER OPEN
Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or
customer support department (see back cover).
Other indications
Corrective
action
Format the card.
Insert a card that contains
images.
Replace the card or erase
unneeded pictures.
Close the card cover.
Install either new or freshly
charged batteries.
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Menu maps
Top menu Tab Function Setting
ISO (P. 82)
P/A/S/M (P. 44)
(P. 64)
BKT (P. 72)
DIGITAL ZOOM (P. 59)
PANORAMA (P. 75)
2 IN 1 (P. 77)
(P. 78)
WB (P. 85)
SHARPNESS (P. 86)
CONTRAST (P. 86)
CARD SETUP (P. 102)
ALL RESET (P. 104)
INFO (P. 113)
(P. 114)
REC VIEW (P. 115)
MY MODE SETUP
(P. 110)
SLEEP (P. 116)
FILE NAME (P. 117)
PIXEL MAPPING (P. 119)
(P. 114)
(P. 29)
BATTERY SAVE (P. 116)
SHORT CUT (P. 107)
CUSTOM BUTTON
(P. 105)
AUTO, 100, 200, 400
P, A, S, M
–2.0 to +2.0
0.3/ 0.7/ 1.0, x3/x5
OFF, ON
TIFF (1984 x 1488),
SHQ (1984 x 1488),
HQ (1984 x 1488),
SQ1 (1600 x 1200),
SQ2 (1280 x 960, 1024 x 768,
640 x 480)
AUTO, , , ,
SOFT, NORMAL, HARD
LOW, NORMAL, HIGH
FORMAT, CANCEL
OFF, ON
OFF, ON
OFF, ON
OFF, ON
CURRENT (SET, CANCEL),
RESET (ALL RESET, CANCEL),
CUSTOM*
30sec, 1min, 3min, 5min, 10min
RESET, AUTO
OFF, ON
A/B/C, all items included in
CAMERA and PICTURE tabs.
AE lock, INFO, ISO, P/A/S/M,
DIGITAL ZOOM, , WB
Same settings as ISO above.
Same settings as above.
Same settings as WB above.
CAMERA
PICTURE
CARD
SETUP
MODE MENU
ISO (P. 82)
(P. 78)
WB (P. 85)
P/A/S/M and modes
* For CUSTOM settings, refer to “Available items and factory default settings” on P. 105.
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PANORAMA (P. 75)
2 IN 1 (P. 77)
CARD SETUP (P. 102)
ALL RESET (P. 104)
(P. 114)
PIXEL MAPPING (P. 119)
(P. 114)
(P. 29)
BATTERY SAVE (P. 116)
FORMAT, CANCEL
OFF, ON
OFF, ON
OFF, ON
OFF, ON
SHQ 1984 x 1488,
HQ 1600 x 1200,
SQ1 1280 x 960,
SQ2 640 x 480
CAMERA
CARD
SETUP
MODE MENU
DIGITAL ZOOM
(P. 59)
(P. 78)
ISO (P. 82)
CARD SETUP (P. 102)
ALL RESET (P. 104)
(P. 114)
PIXEL MAPPING (P. 119)
(P. 114)
(P. 29)
BATTERY SAVE (P. 116)
AUTO, 100, 200, 400
FORMAT, CANCEL
OFF, ON
OFF, ON
OFF, ON
OFF, ON
HQ 320 x 240, SQ 160 x 120
AUTO, , , ,
CAMERA
CARD
SETUP
MODE MENU
DIGITAL ZOOM
(P. 59)
(P. 78)
WB (P. 85)
Top menu Tab Function Setting
Top menu Tab Function Setting
, , and modes
mode
mode
FORMAT, CANCEL
SHQ 1984 x 1488,
HQ 1600 x 1200,
SQ1 1280 x 960,
SQ2 640 x 480
CARD SETUP
(P. 102)
(P. 29)
(P. 78)
Top menu Tab Function Setting
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BLACK & WHITE (P. 97)
SEPIA (P. 97)
(P. 98)
CARD SETUP (P. 102)
ALL RESET (P. 104)
(P. 114)
(P. 114)
(P. 29)
(P. 96)
MOVIE PLAYBACK
(P. 90)
INDEX (P. 91)
BLACK & WHITE, CANCEL
SEPIA, CANCEL
640 x 480, 320 x 240, CANCEL
ALL ERASE, FORMAT
OFF, ON
OFF, ON
4, 9, 16
PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME,
EXIT
OK, CANCEL
OFF, ON
MODE MENU
*1
(P. 88)
MOVIE PLAY
*2
(P. 89)
INFO (P. 113)
*1 Not displayed during movie playback.
*2 Not displayed during still picture playback.
mode
Top menu Tab Function Setting
EDIT
*1
CARD
SETUP
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Menu functions & factory default
settings
P/A/S/M
Mode
Function
ISO
P/A/S/M
BKT
DIGITAL ZOOM
WB
SHARPNESS
CONTRAST
ALL RESET
INFO
REC VIEW
MY MODE SETUP
SLEEP
FILE NAME
BATTERY SAVE
SHORT CUT
CUSTOM BUTTON
–
–
P : AUTO
A/S/M: 100
–
–
OFF
OFF
–
ON
HQ, 1984 x 1488
(when SQ2 is
selected, 640 x
480 is factory
default setting.)
HQ
(320x240)
–
–
AUTO
P
–
–
–
OFF
–
–
HQ
–
AUTO
–
0
–
1.0/x3
–
–
–
NORMAL
–
–
NORMAL
–
–
ON
–
–
–
ON
–
1MIN
–
0
Y M D/2002/1/1
–
A: ISO
B:
C: WB
–
–
–
9
AE lock
–
–
CURRENT –
–
RESET –
OFF
● When “–” appears in a mode column, it means that the corresponding function is not
available in that mode or cannot be set in that mode. Some function settings are
automatically determined by the settings selected in other modes.
–
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Modes & Shooting functions
Flash
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Mode
Function
Taking still pictures
Recording movies
P/A/S/M mode
setting
Aperture value
setting
Aperture priority
shooting
Shutter speed setting
Shutter priority
shooting
Manual shooting
“My Mode” setting
“My Mode” shooting
Zoom
Digital zoom
Auto focus
Focus lock
Auto
Red-eye
Reduction
Fill-in
Night Scene
Night Scene
With Red-eye
Reduction
Flash intensity
control
Spot metering
AE lock
Macro shooting
Self-timer shooting
P/A/S/M*
: Available, – : Not available
* Depending on the P/A/S/M mode setting, some functions are not available. For details,
refer to the individual function page.
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Modes & Shooting functions (Cont.)
Mode
Function
Sequential shooting
AF sequential
shooting
Auto-bracketing
Panorama
shooting
2 in 1 shooting
Record mode
setting
ISO setting
Exposure
compensation
Auto white balance
Preset white
balance
,,,
Sharpness setting
Contrast setting
Custom button
setting
Short cut setting
Information display
All reset
Beep
Rec view
Monitor brightness
adjustment
Sleep timer
Battery save mode
File name setting
Pixel mapping
–
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–
: Available, – : Not available
* Depending on the P/A/S/M mode setting, some functions are not available. For details,
refer to the individual function page.
P/A/S/M*
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Specifications
Product type Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)
Recording system
Still Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with
Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), TIFF
(non-compression), Digital Print Order Format
(DPOF)
Movie QuickTime Motion JPEG support
Memory 3V (3.3V) SmartMedia, 4 MB - 128 MB (all cards
except 2 MB)
No. of storable pictures 1 frame (TIFF: 1984x1488)
(When a 16 MB Approx. 7 frames (SHQ: 1984x1488)
card is used) Approx. 21 frames (HQ: 1984x1488)
Approx. 24 frames (SQ1: 1600x1200)
Approx. 99 frames (SQ2: 640x480)
No. of effective pixels 3,000,000 pixels
Image pickup device 1/2.5" CCD solid-state image pickup
3,340,000 (gross)
Recording image 1984 x 1488 pixels (TIFF/SHQ/HQ)
resolutions 1600 x 1200 pixels (SQ1)
1280 x 960 pixels (SQ2)
1024 x 768 pixels (SQ2)
640 x 480 pixels (SQ2)
Lens Olympus lens 6.4 mm to 51.2 mm, f2.8 to f3.4,
10 elements in 7 groups (equivalent to 40 mm to
320 mm lens on 35 mm camera)
Photometric system Digital ESP metering, Spot metering system
Aperture W : f2.8 to f7.1
T : f3.4 to f7.1
Shutter speed Used with mechanical shutter
Still 1/2 to 1/1000 sec. (M mode: 8 to 1/1000 sec.;
when Night Scene flash mode is used: 2 to
1/1000 sec.)
Movie 1/30 to 1/8000 sec.
Viewfinder 0.5" TFT color LCD display
Approx. 114,000 pixels
Monitor 1.5" TFT color LCD display
Approx. 114,000 pixels
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Battery charging time Approx. 7 sec. (at normal temperature with new
for flash batteries)
Autofocus TTL system autofocus,
Contrast detection system,
Focusing range: W : 0.1 m to
∞ (0.3 ft to ∞)
T : 1.0 m to ∞ (3.2 ft to ∞)
Outer connector DC-IN jack, USB connector (mini-B),
VIDEO OUT jack
Automatic calendar Up to 2099
system
Operating environment
Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to104°F) (operation)
–20°C to 60°C (– 4°F to 140°F) (storage)
Humidity 30% to 90% (operation)
10% to 90% (storage)
Power supply For batteries, use 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs,
or 4 AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries,
alkaline batteries or lithium batteries.
AC adapter (optional)
Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be
used.
Dimensions 107.5 mm x 76 mm x 77.5 mm
(W) X (H) X (D) (4.2" x 3.0" x 3.1")
Weight 315 g (0.7 lb) (without batteries/card)
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR
OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.
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Glossary of terms
A (Aperture Priority) Mode
You set the aperture yourself and
the camera automatically varies
the shutter speed so that the
picture is taken with the best
exposure.
AE (Automatic Exposure)
The camera's built-in exposure
meter automatically sets the
exposure. The 3 AE modes
available on this camera are P
mode, in which the camera selects
both the aperture and shutter
speed, A mode, in which the user
selects the aperture and the
camera sets the shutter speed,
and S mode, in which the user
selects the shutter speed and the
camera sets the aperture. In M
mode, the user selects both the
aperture and the shutter speed.
Aperture
The adjustable lens opening which
controls the amount of light that
enters the camera. The larger the
aperture, the shorter the depth of
field and the fuzzier the
background. The smaller the
aperture, the greater the depth of
field and the sharper the
background. Aperture is measured
in f/stops. Larger aperture values
indicate smaller apertures, and
smaller aperture values indicate
larger apertures.
Backlight
A light source to illuminate the
monitor from behind the screen.
CCD (Charge-coupled Device)
This converts light passing through
the lens into electrical signals. On
this camera, light is picked up at
3,34 million points and converted
into RGB signals to build a single
image.
Contrast Detection Method
This is used to measure the
distance to the subject. The
camera determines if the image is
focused by the level of contrast in
the subject.
Conventional Photograph
This refers to recording images
using silver halide (the method for
recording images in conventional,
non-digital photography.) This
system is in contrast to still video
and digital photography.
DCF (Design rule for Camera
File system)
A standard for image files by the
Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association
(JEITA).
Digital ESP (Electro-Selective
Pattern) light metering
This determines the exposure by
metering and calculating the light
levels in the center and other
areas of the image separately.
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DPOF (Digital Print Order
Format)
This is for saving desired print
settings on digital cameras. By
entering which images to print and
the number of copies of each, the
user can automatically have the
desired images printed by a printer
or print lab that supports the DPOF
format.
Eclipsing (Vignetting)
This refers to when an object
obscures part of the field of view
so that the whole subject is not
photographed. Vignetting also
refers to when the image seen
through the viewfinder does not
exactly match the image shot
through the objective lens, so the
photographed image includes
objects not seen through the
viewfinder. In addition, vignetting
can occur when an incorrect lens
hood is used, causing shadowing
to appear in the corners of the
image.
Effective Pixel Resolution
The number of pixels used in the
CCD to create the image.
EV (Exposure Value)
A system for measuring exposure.
EV0 is when the aperture is at F1
and the shutter speed is 1 second.
The EV then increases by 1 each
time the aperture increases by one
F stop or the shutter speed
increases by one increment. EV
can also be used to indicate
brightness and ISO settings.
Exposure
The amount of light used to
capture an image. The exposure is
determined by the time the shutter
is open (shutter speed) and the
amount of light that passes
through the lens (aperture).
Gross Pixel Resolution
The total number of pixels in a
CCD. Not all pixels are used to
create the image.
ISO
A method for indicating film speed
by the International Organization
for Standardization (ISO) (e.g.
"ISO100"). Higher ISO values
indicate greater sensitivity to light,
so images can be exposed even in
low-light conditions.
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JPEG (Joint Photographic
Experts Group)
A compression format for color still
images. Photographs (images)
shot using this camera are
recorded onto the SmartMedia
card in JPEG format when the
Record mode is set to SHQ, HQ or
SQ. By downloading these images
to a personal computer, users can
edit them using graphics
application software or view the
images using an Internet web
browser.
M (Manual) Mode
The user sets both the aperture
and shutter speed.
P (Program) Mode
Also called Program AE mode. The
camera automatically sets the best
shutter speed and aperture for the
shot.
PAL (Phase Alternating Line)
In Europe, PAL television signals
are normally used. North America
and Japan use NTSC signals.
Pixels
A pixel is the smallest unit (dot)
used to make up an image. Clear
large-sized printed images require
millions of pixels.
S (Shutter Priority) Mode
Also called Shutter Priority AE
mode. The user selects the shutter
speed and the camera
automatically varies the aperture
so that the picture is taken with the
best exposure.
TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color
Monitor
A color Monitor constructed using
thin-film technology.
TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)
An uncompressed format used for
saving highly-detailed black &
white or color image data. TIFF
image files can be handled by
software programs for scanners
and graphics applications.
TTL (Through-The-Lens) System
To help adjust exposure, a light
receptor built into the camera
directly measures the light passing
through the lens.
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Index
A
AC adapter....................................23
AE lock button ( )..............10
All-frame erase............................101
All reset ......................................104
Aperture ........................................47
Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)..............34, 38
Auto focus ....................................51
B
Battery ..........................................21
Beep ............................................114
Black & white ................................97
C
CAMEDIA Master..........................75
Card format ................................102
Close-up playback ........................93
Custom button ( )..............10
D
Date/time settings ........................29
DCF ................................................2
Digital ESP metering ....................65
DPOF ..........................................120
DRIVE button ................................10
E
Erase button ( ) ........................10
Exposure ......................................47
Exposure compensation................84
F
Flash ............................................60
Flash mode button ( / ) ..........10
Flash intensity control ..................64
Flash switch ( ) ..........................10
Focusing........................................51
I
Index display ................................95
ISO................................................82
J
JPEG (compressed)......................78
M
Macro shooting..............................68
Macro/Spot button ( ) ..........10
Menu ............................................38
Mode dial ( , , P/A/S/M,
, , , , )..............10
Monitor button ( )......................10
Monitor/viewfinder brightness
adjustment ................................114
Movie playback ......................35, 89
Movie recording ......................33, 56
O
OK/Menu button ( ) ..................10
P
Picture erasure............................100
Picture rotation..............................94
Playback........................................87
POWER switch..............................10
Pressing the shutter button
halfway/all the way......................50
Print button ( )............................10
Print reserve................................122
Printer..........................................120
Protect button ( ) ....................10
Protecting pictures ........................99
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Index (Cont.)
Q
Quick view ....................................87
R
Record mode ................................78
Resizing pictures ..........................98
Rotation button ( ) ....................10
S
Self-timer shooting ........................70
Sepia ............................................97
Sequential shooting ......................71
Shooting modes ............................44
Shutter button................................50
Shutter speed................................48
Single-frame erase......................100
Sleep mode ..................................27
Slide-show ....................................88
SmartMedia ..................................25
Spot metering................................65
T
TIFF (non-compressed) ................78
Two-in-one picture ........................77
W
White balance ..............................85
Z
Zoom lever (W/T, / ) ............10
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VT377901
How to use your PC to get the
most from images taken with
your digital camera.
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera.
This manual provides instructions on how to install the USB
driver. To ensure correct installation, refer only to these
installation procedures.
DIGITAL
CAMERA
PERSONAL
COMPUTER
DIGITAL CAMERA — PC CONNECTION
OPERATION MANUAL
2
Introduction
This manual explains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camera to
a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
About this manual
The information contained in this manual may be subject to change without
notice. For the latest information on the product, please consult your local
Olympus representative.
The information contained in this manual has been compiled by taking all
possible measures to ensure its accuracy. However, if you find any errors or
incomplete information, please contact your local Olympus representative.
It is prohibited by copyright laws to duplicate in part or in whole the information
contained in this manual, except for personal use. Reproduction without
permission of the copyright owner is prohibited.
The PC screens shown in this manual may differ slightly from the actual displays
on some PC models.
Trademarks
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or
trademarks of their respective owners.
3
MacintoshWindows
INDEX
Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Identifying the OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Macintosh (OS 9/X). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Downloading image files using other OS
(For other OS users). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4
Flowchart
By connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable,
images on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS’s (operating
systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the
first time. Follow the chart below.
* Even if your computer has a USB connector, data transfer may not function
correctly if you are using one of the operating systems listed below or if you have
an add-on USB connector (extension card, etc.).
Windows 95/NT 4.0
Windows 98/98 SE upgrade from Windows 95
Mac OS 8.6 or lower (except Mac OS 8.6 equipped with USB MASS Storage
Support 1.3.5 installed at the factory)
Data transfer is not guaranteed on a home-built PC system or PCs with no
factory installed OS.
Identifying the OS (p.6)
Windows 98/
98 SE (Second Edition)
Windows Me/2000/XP
MacOS 9.0 - 9.1/OS X (10.0)
*
For OS 8.6, see below.
Installing the USB
driver for Windows
98 (p.9)
Connecting the camera to the computer using the provided USB cable
(Windows p.11, Mac p.24)
Confirming the computer recognizes
the camera (p.14)
Downloading image files
(Windows p.17, Mac p.26)
Disconnecting the USB cable
(Windows p.20, Mac p.30)
Flowchart
5
• When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is
sufficient remaining battery power. When connected (transmitting) to the
computer, the camera does not enter the sleep mode nor will the camera’s
power turn off automatically. Depending on the camera model, when the
battery power runs out or the internal temperature rises, the camera may
stop operating automatically. This could cause the computer to
malfunction, and any image data (file) being transmitted may be lost. Be
careful when downloading files for a long period of time. Use the AC
adapter (optional) when downloading files.
• If you connect or disconnect the AC adapter when the camera is connected
to the computer and is running on battery power, it may result in the loss of
image data on the card or cause a malfunction in the computer. Before
connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter, disconnect the camera from
the computer and make sure that the camera is turned off.
• To avoid computer malfunctions, do not turn off the camera when the
camera is connected to a computer.
• If the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub, operation may
not be stable if there are any compatibility problems between the computer
and the hub. In such cases, do not use the hub and connect the camera
directly to the computer.
• You can view images using: graphics applications that support the JPEG
file format (Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, etc.); Internet browsers (Netscape
Communicator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.); CAMEDIA Master
software; or other software. For details on using commercial graphics
applications, refer to their instruction manuals.
• QuickTime is needed for playing back movies. QuickTime is included on
the provided software CD.
• If you want to process images, make sure to download them to your
computer first. Depending on the software, image files may be destroyed if
the images are processed (rotated, etc.) while they are on the card.
6
Identifying the OS
Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to
identify the OS depends on the computer.
Windows
1
Double-click the “My Computer”
icon on your desktop.
When the “My computer” icon is not on
your desktop, click “Control Panel”
from the “Start” menu.
2
Double-click the
“Control Panel” icon.
3
Double-click the
“System” icon.
The way the file icons inside the folder appear may vary depending on your
version of Windows. If you don’t see the icon you are looking for, click on
“view all Control Panel options” on the left of the window.
Identifying the OS
7
4
A System Properties window will
appear. Note and record the
“System:” information.
Confirm that your system is Windows
98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional or
Windows XP, then press “OK” to close
the window.
If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, proceed to “Installing the USB
driver for Windows 98” (
p.9).
Users running Windows Me/2000/XP
p.11
Users running other OS
p.31
Mac OS (Macintosh)
Select “About This Computer” from the Apple menu on the menu bar.
A window appears with the name of the computer’s OS.
Confirm that the OS is OS 9.0-9.1 or OS X.
Users running Mac OS 9/X
p.23
Users running other OS
p.31
8
Windows
Windows
WindowsWindows
Windows
Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XPUsing Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
Your computer is turned on and Windows is running.
If you are running any applications, quit them all.
You are recommended to power the camera using the optional AC adapter.
If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the
camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could
destroy image files (data). If you are using batteries, make sure that there
is sufficient remaining battery power.
Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using Windows
98/98 SE) ....................................................................................... 9
Connecting the camera to the computer ................................. 11
Confirming the computer recognizes the camera .................. 14
Confirming the USB driver is installed .................................... 15
Downloading images to your computer................................... 17
Disconnecting the camera from your computer ..................... 20
Make sure that:
9
Windows
Installing the USB driver for Windows 98
(When using Windows 98/98 SE)
If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, you must install the USB driver. Follow the
instructions below to install the USB driver in your computer. Once it is fully
installed, you do not need to repeat the procedure again.
If your OS is Windows Me/2000/XP, skip the procedure below as the USB
driver will be automatically installed. Proceed to “Connecting the camera to
the computer” (
p.11).
1
Insert the provided software CD
into your CD-ROM drive.
2
The Olympus Windows Installer
should automatically launch. Click
“USB driver for Windows 98”.
If the installer is not automatically launched, select “Run..” on the
“Start” menu and then execute “(drive letter):/ Information.exe”.
The drive letter of the CD-ROM varies depending on the computer.
To identify the drive letter, double-click “My Computer” on the desktop.
Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using Windows 98/98 SE)
10
Windows
3
Click “Continue”. The installation
of the USB driver will start.
4
Click “OK” to restart your computer
and the installation is complete.
5
When the computer has restarted, installation is complete. If the
Olympus Windows Installer screen appears, click “Close” and
remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
11
Windows
Connecting the camera to the computer
Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before
connecting the camera to your computer for the first time. ( p.9)
1
Insert the marked end of the provided USB cable into the USB
port on your computer as shown below.
2
After making sure that the camera is turned off, connect the end
of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera.
The location of the USB connector or multi connector varies depending
on the camera model. Refer to the camera manual for details.
The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer. For details,
refer to your computer's manual.
Look for this mark.
USB port
Terminal
Camera with a USB connector
USB port
Computer
USB connector
USB cable
Smaller terminal
Rectangular terminal
Camera with a multi connector
USB cable
Smaller terminal
USB port
Computer
Rectangular terminal
Camera’s multi connector (USB, A/V OUT)
Connecting the camera to the computer
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Windows
3
Turn the camera on.
Camera with a lens barrier
The power turns on automatically,
with the exception of some models
which require you to press the
(monitor) button.
When the camera is turned on, the
lamp on the right of the viewfinder
lights up.
Camera with a mode
Set the mode dial to . (If the
camera has a power switch as well
as a mode dial, turn the power
switch to ON.)
Camera with a mode
(Camera setup/connection
mode)
Set the mode dial to to turn
the camera on.
Lens barrier
Lamp
(monitor) button
Mode dial
Mode dial
Power
switch
Connecting the camera to the computer
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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Macintosh
3
Turn the camera on.
Camera with a lens barrier
The power turns on automatically,
with the exception of some models
which require you to press the
(monitor) button.
When the camera is turned on, the
green lamp on the right of the
viewfinder lights up.
Camera with a mode
Set the mode dial to . (If the
camera has a power switch as well
as a mode dial, turn the power
switch to ON.)
Camera with a mode
(Camera setup/connection
mode)
Set the mode dial to to turn
the camera on.
4
The computer recognizes the
camera as a new device.
The computer recognizes the
camera automatically and an
“Untitled” icon appears on the
desktop.
If you cannot find this icon, turn off the camera and connect again.
Mac OS X
When the computer has recognized the camera, the Apple Image
Capture software automatically launches.
p.29
When the camera is connected to the computer, none of the camera buttons
are functional.
Lens barrier
Lamp
(monitor) button
Mode dial
Mode dial
Power
switch
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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
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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.
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Macintosh
Disconnecting the camera from your computer
1
Make sure that the lamp on the right
of the viewfinder or the card access
lamp is not blinking.
2
Drag the “untitled” icon on the
desktop to “Trash”.
3
Make sure that the lamp on the right
of the viewfinder or the card access
lamp is not blinking.
4
Remove the USB cable from the
camera.
5
Remove the USB cable from your
computer.
Lamp
Lamp
31
Downloading image files using other OS
(For other OS users)
Users running other OS cannot connect the camera directly to a computer.
Windows 95
Windows NT
Mac OS before OS 9
You can download images directly to your computer using an optional floppy
disk adapter or PC card adapter.
Does your computer have a USB interface?
Is there a port marked on your computer?
Does your computer have a built-in PC card slot?
Consult your nearest Olympus representative.
Is your OS one of
the following?
• Windows 98
• Windows 2000
• Windows Me
• Windows XP
• Mac OS 9/X
Yes
No
No
Yes
Connect the camera directly
to your computer using the
provided USB cable.
Use the optional USB
SmartMedia reader/writer.
*Certain card readers may not be
compatible with Mac OS X.
Check the Olympus website for
the most up-to-date compatibility
information.
Use the optional PC
card adapter.
*Not supported by Windows NT4.0 or
lower
Does your computer have a built-in floppy disk drive?
No
Yes
Use the optional
FlashPath floppy disk
adapter.
No
Yes
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