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DIGITAL CAMERA C-5060 Wide Zoom REFERENCE MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.
For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-5060 Wide Zoom RM-2 (Remote control) Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Composition of the manual Contents P.4 Names of parts P.12 Getting started P.23 1 Using the Buttons and Menus P.42 2 Shooting basics P.59 3 Flash P.74 4 Advanced shooting P.86 5 Adjusting the image quality and exposure P.120 6 For playing back and editing pictures Playback P.139 7 Settings that make the camera easier to operate. Useful functions P.162 8 Print setting P.198 9 Direct printing P.209 10 Miscellaneous P.
Contents Composition of the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Control panel indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Monitor indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Memory gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to use the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Shortcut menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Mode menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 3 Shooting basics 59 Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Taking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shutter priority shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Manual shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 M mode real display - Displaying the subject on the monitor at close to the real exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Using My Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Focusing applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 AF MODE - Changing the focus range . . . . . .
6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure 120 Record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 RAW Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 ENLARGE SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 3:2 Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Selecting a record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 ISO sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Creating an index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Editing a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Playback on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Recording sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REC VIEW – Checking the picture immediately after shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 FRAME ASSIST display – Displaying guidelines on the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Beep – Setting the warning tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Button operation beep – Setting the button operation sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 SHUTTER SOUND – Setting the shutter sound . . . . . .
PRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 ALL PRINT mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Trim the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Exiting direct printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 If an error code is displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 11 Miscellaneous 223 Error codes . . . . . .
Indications used in this manual l Note Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided. Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera. Reference pages describing details or associated information.
Names of parts Camera Self-timer/Remote control lamp g P.105, 106 Flash g P.74 AF illuminator g P.94 Remote control receiver gP.106 Viewfinder window Strap eyelet gP.23 Microphone g P.117, 118, 153 AF sensor Lens A specified filter can be attached (optional). A/V OUT jack (MONO) g P.152 USB connector g P.210 DC-IN jack g P.26 Connector cover g P.
Names of parts Flash mode button (#) g P.74 Exposure compensation button (F) g P.88, 126 Viewfinder g P.40 Orange lamp g P.63 AF target mark g P.40, 63 Green lamp g P.63 Diopter adjustment dial g P.40 AEL button (AEL) g P.101 Erase button (S) g P.160 Power switch g P.34 Control dial g P.42, 44 QUICK VIEW buttong P.140 Monitor button (f) g P.65 Card access lamp gP.63 Card cover g P.29 Card button (CF/xD) g P.31 OK/Menu button (e) g P.48 Arrow pad (acbd) g P.48, 139 Monitor g P.
Names of parts AF/Macro/MF button (AF/&/MF) g P.95, 103 Hot shoe g P.81 Control panel g P.15 Shutter button g P.63 Zoom lever (T/W·U G) g P.72, 142, 143 Custom button (z) gP.164 Print button (<) g P.200 Mode dial g P.59 Self-timer/Remote control button (Z) g P.105, 106 Rotation button (y) g P.141 Metering button (4) g P.97 Protect button (0) g P.159 Battery compartment cover g P.25 Battery compartment lock g P.
Names of parts Control panel indications Item Indications 1 Battery check 2 Shutter speed Program shift , 2ooo (1/2000 sec.), 2.5" S is displayed in the program shift mode. Ref. Page P.21 P.87 P.59 F2.8 to F8.0 P.86 4 Exposure compensation Flash intensity control +2.0, +1.0, 0.0, -1.0, -2.0 P.126 P.80 5 Accessory 1 P.119 6 Macro mode & (Lights) P.103 Super macro mode & (Blinks) P.104 7 Manual focus Super macro MF mode MF (Lights) MF (Blinks) P.95 P.104 8 Self-timer Y P.
Names of parts Item Indications Ref. Page 13 Record mode RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ P.120 14 Noise reduction NR P.137 15 AE lock AE memory AEL AELE P.101 P.102 16 Metering mode 3, 2, MULTI3 P.97 17 ISO ISO P.125 18 White balance WB P.128 19 Flash mode !, #, $, #SLOW, HSLOW 20 Card 21 Number of storable still pictures/Seconds remaining Error code 16 , P.74 P.31 30 P.122, 123 -E- P.
Names of parts Monitor indications (Shooting mode Still picture Movie Item Indications Ref. Page 1 Shooting mode P, A, S, M, s, N, m, L, K, J, I P.59 2 Shutter speed 15" to 1/4000 P.87 3 Aperture value F2.8 to F8.0 P.86 4 Exposure compensation Exposure differential -2.0 to +2.0 -3.0 to +3.0 P.126 P.88 5 Battery check e, f 6 Green lamp P.21 P.63, P.66 7 Flash stand-by Camera movement warning/ Flash charge # Lights # Blinks P.75 8 Macro mode Super macro mode Manual focus & % MF P.
Names of parts Item Indications Ref. Page 10 Flash mode !, #, $, #SLOW1, HSLOW1, #SLOW2 11 Flash intensity control w -2.0 to +2.0 P.80 12 Drive o, i, j, k, 7 P.108 13 Self-timer Remote control Y < P.105 P.106 14 Sound record R P.117, 118, 153 15 Record mode RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.120 16 Resolution 2592×1944, 1600×1200, 640×480, 320×240 etc. P.122 17 AF target mark Metering target mark [ 18 Number of storable still pictures Seconds remaining 30 P.122 36" P.
Names of parts (Monitor indications in shooting mode Turn the power on and the monitor turns on diplaying the shooting information. Each time you press f, the information display changes in the following sequence. Display 1 The shooting information details are displayed. Display 2 Display 3 After 3 sec. Press f Only the AF target mark is displayed. Press f OFF TIPS To display only the AF target mark (Display 3) when the power is turned on.
Names of parts (Playback mode INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the Information display set to ON are shown below. g“INFO – Displaying shooting information on the monitor” (P.175) Still picture Movie Item Indications Ref. Page 1 Battery check e, f 2 Card [xD], [CF] P.31 3 Print reservation, Number of prints Movie <×10 P.200 n P.146 4 Sound record H P.117, 118 P.159 P.
Names of parts Note • The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and displayed from the index display are different from those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie playback function. (Memory gauge Battery check indication The memory gauge lights up when you take a still picture. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status.
How to use this manual Set the mode dial to any of the marks shown here. Flash intensity control You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting the light emission. Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is desired. Mode dial 1 Adjust the brightness by turning the control dial while holding down # and F at the same time.
1 Getting started Attaching the strap 1 Pass the lens cap string through the hole in the lens cap, then pass the other end through the loop and pull tight. 1 Pull the ends of the strap out of the stopper and ring. Ring Stopper 3 Thread the strap (A) through the string loop (attached to the lens cap in Step 1). Then thread it through the strap eyelet on the camera. 4 Thread the end of the strap back through the ring as indicated by the arrow. Adjust the strap to the desired length.
Charging the battery This camera uses one BLM-1 lithium ion battery. Other batteries cannot be used. The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Before using the camera, charge the battery using the BCM-2 charger. For more details, read the instructions provided with the charger. 1 Plug the power cord into the charger. 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a household electrical outlet. 3 Remove the protection cap from the battery.
Loading the battery This camera uses one BLM-1 lithium ion battery. 1 Make sure the power switch is set to OFF. 1 Getting started Power switch 2 Slide the battery compartment lock from = to ) and open the battery compartment cover. 3 Insert the battery, making sure that it is correctly oriented as shown in the illustration. • The battery lock secures the battery when correctly loaded. Battery lock 4 Close the battery compartment cover. 5 Slide the battery compartment lock from ) to =.
Loading the battery Removing the battery 1 1 Press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow (A). • The battery is ejected. • Keeping your hand over the battery to stop it falling out, turn the camera right way up and remove the battery. A Getting started Battery level warning The amount of power consumed varies considerably depending on the operations performed on the digital camera. If you use an exhausted battery, the camera may turn off without displaying the battery level warning (P.21).
Loading the battery (Power battery holder The optional power battery holder (B-HLD20) allows you to shoot for longer than when using the lithium ion battery. Be sure to remove the battery compartment cover pushing to the direction of the arrow when attaching the power battery holder to the camera. For more details, read the instructions provided with the power battery holder. 1 Note • If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC or printer, the image data may be lost or damaged.
Inserting a card “Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card, CompactFlash and Microdrive. The camera uses the card to record pictures. The xD-Picture Card can be used simultaneously with CompactFlash or Microdrive. Card basics 1 Getting started The card corresponds to normal camera film for recording the pictures you have taken. Pictures recorded and stored on the card can easily be erased, overwritten, and/or edited on a PC.
Inserting a card 1 Make sure the power switch is set to OFF. 1 Getting started 2 Power switch Open the card cover. Card cover 3 Insert a card. xD-Picture Card • Insert the card into the slot with the contact area toward you. Ensure the card is not inserted diagonally. • Insert the card as far as it will go until it clicks. • If the card is inserted incorrectly oriented or it is inserted at an angle, the contact area may be damaged or the card may become jammed.
Inserting a card CompactFlash/Microdrive • Hold the card straight and insert it correctly into the front slot, as shown. 1 4 Close the card cover securely until it clicks. Getting started Removing the card xD-Picture Card • Push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly. Note Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.
Inserting a card Switching cards The card currently in use is displayed on the control panel or monitor. Choose the card you want to record the picture on before taking the picture. The factory default setting is the xD-Picture Card. If only one card is inserted, that card is automatically selected. Card selection can also be made in Playback mode. 1 1 Getting started Press the card button repeatedly to select the card you want to use.
Inserting a card 1 Precautions regarding Microdrive • Do not write on the label. • Do not remove the label. • Do not stick another label on top of the label. • It is advisable to keep Microdrive in its case for storage or transportation. • Microdrive may become hot if used for an extended period of time. Care should be taken when handling Microdrive. • Do not take close to where there is strong magnetism. • Do not apply strong pressure to the cover.
Turning the power on/off (Power on 1 Remove the lens cap. 1 Pull the monitor out and rotate it. • Some of the camera’s functions cannot be operated if the monitor is left closed. Be sure to open the monitor before shooting or playing back images. • You can change the angle of the monitor. g“Taking still pictures using the monitor” (P.
Turning the power on/off 3 Turn the mode dial until the mode you want to use is aligned with the red line. Mode dial g“Shooting mode” (P.59) 1 4 Turn the power switch so that ON is aligned with the ( mark. Getting started • When the mode dial is set to a mode other than q, the camera turns on in the shooting mode. The monitor turns on and the lens extends. • When the mode dial is set to q, the camera turns on in the playback mode and the monitor turns on.
Turning the power on/off Startup/Shutdown screen You can select a picture and sound so that when the power is turned on/off, a startup/shutdown image is displayed on the monitor and the startup/shutdown sound is played (P.188). You can register a picture for the startup/shutdown screen (P.189) and adjust the volume of the sound (P.187). 1 If the card is not recognized (card check) When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically.
Selecting a language for on-screen display You can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations. 1 Set the mode dial to P and turn the camera on. Power switch Mode dial • You can select the language in all modes. 1 Getting started Arrow pad OK button 2 Press e. • The top menu is displayed.
5 6 Press ac to select W, then press d. SEtUP CARD PIC CAM Selecting a language for on-screen display ALL RESEt ON EV StEP 1/3EV ENGLISH PW ON SEtUP PW OFF SEtUP 1 Press ac to select a language, then press e. SELECt 7 Press e again to exit the menu. 8 To turn the camera off, set the power switch to OFF.
Setting the date and time 1 Set the mode dial to P and turn the camera on. Power switch Mode dial • You can set the date and time in all modes. 1 OK button 2 Press e. • The top menu is displayed. 3 DRIVE Press d on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. MODE MENU WB Press ac to select the SETUP tab, then press d. SETUP tab 5 Press ac to select X, then press d. • The green frame moves to the selected item. • Press c repeatedly to change the page until X is displayed.
Setting the date and time 6 Press ac to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/ Day/Year), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year). Then press d. • Move to the year setting. • The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D. D GO SEt 1 Press ac to set the year, then press d to move to the month setting. • To move back to the previous setting, press b. • The first two digits of the year are fixed.
Adjusting the viewfinder You can adjust the viewfinder to match your eyesight (visual acuity). 1 While looking through the viewfinder, slowly turn the diopter adjustment dial. 1 Viewfinder Getting started 2 Diopter adjustment dial Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the AF target mark can be seen clearly.
Holding the camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When taking pictures in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash is higher than the lens. Keep your fingers, the strap and the lens cap attached to the strap away from the lens, flash and AF sensor. Horizontal grip Vertical grip 1 Getting started Top view Do not hold this part of the lens.
2 Using the Buttons and Menus Direct buttons This camera is equipped with direct buttons for quick operation and setting of various shooting and playback-related functions. The direct buttons have different functions in the shooting mode and in the playback mode. Holding down the direct buttons and turning the control dial allows you to make settings for each function (such as selecting menu items or changing setting values). Certain function settings require the direct button to be pressed repeatedly.
Direct buttons • The setting screen is displayed on the monitor. • At the moment you release your finger from the direct button, the flash mode setting is made. Monitor FLASH MODE AUtO SEt Operation guide Press e while holding down # to display the menu. Release the direct button after the menu is displayed. • The monitor jumps to the screen for changing the mode menu settings.
Direct buttons Direct button functions (Shooting mode e f h g 2 Control dial Using the Buttons and Menus c i j d This means to turn the control dial while holding down the direct button to make function settings. Control dial c F (exposure compensation) button gP.126 Changes the exposure compensation value. Control dial The histogram display can be set. gP.
Direct buttons d # (flash mode) button gP.74 Selects a flash mode from auto (no indication), red-eye reduction (!), fill-in flash (#), slow synchronization (#SLOW/ HSLOW) and flash off ($). FLASH MODE Control dial 2 AUtO Slow synchronization can be set. gP.79 SEt gP.80 Adjusts the amount of light emitted by the flash. +2.0 Control dial e AF/&/MF (AF/Macro/MF) button gP.
Direct buttons f gP.97, 99 4 (metering) button Selects a metering mode from ESP (no indication), spot metering (3), multi-metering (MULTI3) and center-weighted metering (2). Control dial 2 MULtI g Z (self-timer/remote control) button MOVE gP.105, 106 Enables the self-timer function (Y) or remote control function ( ). < Using the Buttons and Menus When the metering mode is set to 5, the metering target can be moved. gP.98 OFF Control dial h z (custom) button / gP.
Direct buttons j gP.140 QUICK VIEW button Displays the last picture taken on the monitor. (Playback mode e d c f 0 (protect) button gP.159 Protects important pictures from accidental erasure. d y (rotation) button gP.141 Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise. e < (print) button gP.200 Stores print reservation data on the card. d+e Press at the RESET button same time gP.195 When pressed simultaneously for at least 3 seconds, resets the camera’s internal settings.
Types of menus When you turn on the camera and press e, the top menu is displayed on the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This chapter explains how the menus work, using the P mode screens. The top menu is displayed. Top menu Press e. 2 DRIVE WB Use the arrow pad to select a menu. MODE MENU • Lets you access the menu selections to set the ISO value, sharpness, etc. • Categorizes the settings into tabs.
How to use the menus 1 Press e to display the top 2 Press ac to select a tab, menu. Press d. then press d. CAMERA tab DRIVE MODE MENU WB d SEt CARD PIC CAMERA Top menu ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW IN+ SLOW1 a HQ WB AUtO 2 b Press b to return to the tab selection screen.
How to use the menus 3 Press ac to select the 4 Press ac to select a setting. Press e to complete setting. Press e again to exit the menu. ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW Using the Buttons and Menus SEt CARD PIC CAMERA c IN+ SLOW1 Slider bar Displayed when there are more items on the next page. a d DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW IN+ SLOW1 Note 50 DRIVE ISO MY MODE AUtO 80 100 FLASH 200 SLOW 400 c To return to select an item, press b or e.
Shortcut menus (Shooting mode P A S M r m l k j i mode (for still pictures) n mode (for movies) DRIVE MODE MENU MODE MENU WB 2 WB DRIVE Selects a shooting mode from o (single-frame shooting), i (high speed sequential shooting), j (sequential shooting), k (AF sequential shooting) and 7 (auto bracketing). P.108 R (movies) Selects whether to record sound when shooting a movie. P.118 K Sets the image quality and resolution. Still pictures : RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Movies : SHQ, HQ, SQ P.
Shortcut menus (Playback mode For still pictures For movies MOVIE PLAY INFO MODE MENU INFO MODE MENU 2 Using the Buttons and Menus m Runs through all saved pictures one after another. P.145 MOVIE PLAY MOVIE PLAYBACK Plays back movies. P.146 INDEX Creates an indexed view of a movie in 9 frames. P.148 EDIT Edits a movie. P.150 Displays detailed shooting information on the monitor. P.
Mode menus The MODE MENU functions are divided into tabs. Press ac to select a tab and display the associated menu items. CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab SETUP tab SEt CARD PIC CAMERA (Shooting mode DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW IN+ 2 SLOW1 DRIVE ISO MY MODE QFLASH #SLOW NOISE REDUCTION DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF AF MODE Selects a shooting mode from o (singleframe shooting), i (high speed sequential shooting), j (sequential shooting), k (AF sequential shooting) and BKT (auto bracketing).
Mode menus ACCESSORY R PANORAMA 2 IN 1 2 FUNCTION Using the Buttons and Menus u 8 9REAL Set when using a conversion lens or underwater housing. Records sound when taking a still picture. Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. Combines two still pictures taken in succession and stores them as a single picture. Lets you add special effects to pictures (BLACK & WHITE, SEPIA, WHITE BOARD, BLACK BOARD).
Mode menus CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats a card. P.173 SETUP tab ALL RESET EV STEP W PW ON SETUP REC VIEW 8 BEEP SHUTTER SOUND MY MODE SETUP FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING s X m/ft VIDEO OUT SHORT CUT P.162 P.174 P.36 2 P.188 P.188 P.182 P.184 P.185 P.186 P.170 P.191 P.192 P.181 P.38 P.193 P.194 P.167 55 Using the Buttons and Menus PW OFF SETUP Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power.
Mode menus CUSTOM BUTTON DUAL CONTROL PANEL AF ILLUMINATOR USB 2 Using the Buttons and Menus 56 Lets you assign a frequently used function to the camera’s custom button. Displays the same information on the control panel as on the monitor. Turns on the AF illuminator to illuminate a dark subject. Sets whether the camera is connected to a PC or a printer with the USB cable. P.164 P.179 P.94 P.
Mode menus PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab SEt CARD EDIt PLAY (Playback mode OFF FRAMEASSISt OFF 2 Adds sound to a still picture already taken. Displays a histogram showing the u luminance distribution of still pictures. Displays horizontal and vertical lines on the FRAME ASSIST image. * The PLAY tab is not displayed during movie playback. P.153 P.176 P.183 EDIT tab RAW DATA EDIT Q P COPY Sets the image quality, white balance, etc.
Mode menus PW ON SETUP PW OFF SETUP SCREEN SETUP VOLUME 2 Using the Buttons and Menus 8 BEEP s X VIDEO OUT G USB 58 Set the picture and sound for when the power is turned on. Set the picture and sound for when the power is turned off. Registers a stored picture for use as the picture displayed when the power is turned on or off. Adjusts the sound volume during playback. Also adjusts the volume of the sound selected in PW ON SETUP and PW OFF SETUP.
3 Shooting basics Shooting mode The shooting modes include modes where the optimal settings for the situation are automatically selected, and modes where you can select the settings best suited to the shooting conditions and the effect you wish to achieve. You can change the mode with the camera turned on, or off. Mode dial Setting-related modes 3 Shooting modes Shooting basics Playback mode g P.
Shooting mode A Aperture priority shooting Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. By decreasing the aperture value (F-number), the camera will focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with a blurred background. Increasing the value 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. g“Aperture priority shooting” (P.
Shooting mode M Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. To check the exposure, refer to the exposure status display. 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. g“Manual shooting” (P.88) r My Mode Allows you to save your favorite settings as your own personal mode and use these customized settings when taking pictures.
Shooting mode l Landscape shooting Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. Both the foreground and the background are in focus. Since blues and greens are vividly reproduced in this mode, it is excellent for shooting natural scenery. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. k Landscape + Portrait shooting 3 Suitable for taking pictures of both your subject and the background.
Taking still pictures You can take still pictures using either the viewfinder or the monitor. Taking still pictures using the viewfinder The camera actually records a wider area than the picture you compose while looking through the viewfinder. Mode dial 1 Set the mode dial to either P ASMrmlkji and turn the camera on. Shutter button Mode dial Viewfinder 3 g“Turning the power on/ off” (P.33) 2 f Card access lamp Power switch Position the AF target mark in the viewfinder on the subject.
Taking still pictures 4 Press the shutter button all the way (fully). • The camera takes the picture. • The card access lamp blinks while the picture is stored on the card. You can check the picture you have taken by pressing the QUICK VIEW button. g“QUICK VIEW” (P.140) 3 Shooting basics TIPS The subject cannot be focused on. → g“If correct focus cannot be obtained” (P.68) The green lamp blinks. → You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 20 cm (7.9") away from the subject.
Taking still pictures Taking still pictures using the monitor With the monitor, you can shoot while checking the picture area that the camera actually records. You can also check the shooting status, such as the aperture value and shutter speed. Using the camera with the monitor on will shorten the life of the battery. You are recommended to turn off the monitor if you do not need it. Mode dial 1 Set the mode dial to P A S M r m l k j i and turn the camera on.
Taking still pictures 3 Position the AF target mark on the subject while looking at the image on the monitor. 4 Take the picture by following the same procedure as for shooting using the viewfinder. g“Taking still pictures using the viewfinder” (P.63) 3 AF target mark Flash stand-by/Flash charge → This indicates the same status as the orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder. Green lamp → This indicates the same status as the green lamp on the right of the viewfinder.
Taking still pictures Note • Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is pressed hard, the camera may move and pictures may come out blurred. • Recorded pictures will be saved on the card regardless of whether the camera is turned off or the battery is replaced or removed. • Never open the card cover, remove the battery or connect/ disconnect the AC adapter while the card access lamp is blinking.
If correct focus cannot be obtained When the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the frame and you cannot position the AF target mark on it, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below. Determine the position of the subject after focusing (Focus Lock) Mode dial 1 Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on.
If correct focus cannot be obtained TIPS The frame in which you focus on a subject is different from the frame in which you lock the exposure. g“AE Lock - Locking the exposure” (P.101) Subjects that are difficult to auto focus on The green lamp blinks. The subject cannot be brought into focus.
Recording movies You can also record movies with this camera. Sound is recorded at the same time. The focus and zoom are locked. If the distance to the subject changes, focus may be compromised. Mode dial 1 Set the mode dial to n and turn the camera on. Shutter button Mode dial g“Turning the power on/off” (P.33) • The seconds remaining on the card that you are using is displayed on the monitor. 3 Shooting basics 2 Decide the composition while looking at the image on the monitor.
Recording movies TIPS To keep your subject in focus all the time while shooting → Set R (movie) to OFF and FULLTIME AF to ON. g“FULLTIME AF - A reliable time-saving way to focus” (P.92) To use the zoom while shooting → Set DIGITAL ZOOM to ON. g“Using the digital zoom” (P.73) → Set R (movie) to OFF, and you can use the optical zoom while shooting. g“Recording sound with movies” (P.
Zoom Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 4x magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 27 mm to 110 mm on a 35 mm camera). By combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom, zoom magnification can be increased to a maximum of approximately 14x. Camera movement is likely to occur at higher magnifications. Stabilize the camera with a tripod, etc. to avoid camera movement. Using the optical zoom Mode dial 3 1 Turn the zoom lever.
Zoom Using the digital zoom Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → DIGITAL ZOOM → ON, and press e. Zoom lever g“How to use the menus” (P.49) • Press e again to exit the menu and the subject is displayed on the monitor. 3 2 OK button Turn the zoom lever toward T. • The white area of the zoom indicator indicates the optical zoom. If the digital zoom is set to ON, a red area appears on the zoom indicator. When you reach the limit of the optical zoom, the digital zoom is enabled.
4 Flash Flash shooting Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted using the flash intensity control. Mode dial 1 Set the flash mode by turning the control dial while holding down #. Control dial • The flash mode changes as follows and the selected mode is displayed on the control panel (Selectable flash modes may differ depending on the shooting mode.).
Flash shooting 3 Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. Flash working range W (max.): Approx. 0.8 m to 3.7 m (2.6 ft. to 12 ft.) T (max.) : Approx. 0.8 m to 2.2 m (2.6 ft. to 7 ft.) TIPS The orange lamp or the # (flash standby) indication blinks. → The flash is charging. Wait until the orange lamp or # goes off.
Flash shooting (Auto-flash (No indication) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. (Red-eye reduction flash (!) The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in the picture. The red-eye reduction flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing the regular flash. This helps accustom the subject’s eyes to the bright light and minimizes the redeye phenomenon. 4 The subject’s eyes appear red.
Flash shooting (Flash off ($) The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited. You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene. Note • 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.
Flash shooting 2nd curtain (rear curtain) #SLOW2 The 2nd curtain fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out. The slowest possible shutter speed depends on the shooting mode: M mode : 15 sec. (Bulb shot is also available.) P, A, S, m mode : 4 sec. When the shutter speed is set to 4 sec.
Using the slow synchronization flash Mode dial 1 Turn the control dial while holding down # and select #SLOW. Control dial # Flash mode button 4 FLASH MODE Flash AUtO SEt While holding down #, press e. • After the menu is displayed, release #. 3 Press ac to select #SLOW1, HSLOW or #SLOW2, then press e. • Press e again to exit the menu. SEt CARD PIC CAMERA 2 DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW SLOW1 SLOW SLOW2 TIPS Slow synchronization can also be set from the MODE MENU.
Flash intensity control You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting the light emission. Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is desired. Mode dial 1 Adjust the brightness by turning the control dial while holding down # and F at the same time.
External flash (optional) Using the external flash Various types of flash shooting are possible with the Olympus FL series external flashes. The external flash can be used either by itself or together with the built-in flash. If the external flash is used, flash mode and exposure compensation will be detected automatically by the camera, allowing the built-in flash and external flash to function together.
External flash (optional) 2 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → QFLASH. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) To use the external flash only → Select Q, then press e. Press e again to exit the menu. To use the external flash together with the built-in flash → Select IN+Q, then press e. Press e again to exit the menu. 4 3 Turn on the external flash. Flash • Set the mode dial to TTL-AUTO. • Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning the flash on.
External flash (optional) Using commercially available external flashes Provided that the flash can be connected to the hot shoe, a commercially available external flash may be used. For details on compatible commercially available external flashes, refer to the next page. The amount of light emitted cannot be adjusted on commercially available external flashes except Olympus FL series. Mode dial 1 Attach the external flash to the hot shoe and connect it to the camera.
External flash (optional) Compatible commercially available external flashes 4 Flash When selecting an external flash, use products which meet the following basic conditions. (1) Some flashes available on the market operate with a high voltage synchro terminal. If one of these is used, it may damage the camera, and/or the camera may not function normally. Contact the manufacturer of the flash you are using concerning the specifications of the flash’s synchro terminal.
External flash (optional) Using a slave flash mode This setting is for when using a commercially available slave flash that is synchronized with the camera flash.The amount of light emitted by the flash can be adjusted in 10 levels. The flash can fire in sequential shooting mode, but the interval between shots will be longer if a high emission level is set. AUTO, ! : The setting is automatically changed to #(Fill-in flash). H SLOW : The setting is automatically changed to #SLOW1.
5 Advanced shooting Aperture priority shooting Mode dial 1 Control dial Turn the control dial to set the aperture value. Turn to the left to decrease the aperture value (F number). Turn to the right to increase the aperture value (F number). • You can change the adjustment range for the aperture. g“Exposure steps – Selecting the adjustment increments” (P.174) • When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the shutter speed is displayed on the control panel.
Shutter priority shooting Mode dial 1 Control dial Turn the control dial to set the shutter speed. Turn to the left to set a slower shutter speed. Turn to the right to set a faster shutter speed. • You can change the adjustment range for the shutter speed. g“Exposure steps – Selecting the adjustment increments” (P.174) • Pressing the shutter button halfway displays the aperture value on the control panel.
Manual shooting Mode dial 1 Set the aperture by turning the control dial while holding down F. Exposure compensation Control dial button F • You can change the adjustment range for the aperture and the shutter speed. g“Exposure steps – Selecting the adjustment increments” (P.174) 5 Turn to the left to decrease the aperture value (F number). Turn to the right to increase the aperture value (F number). + Advanced shooting Turn the control dial to set the shutter speed.
Manual shooting • When you press the AEL (AE Lock) button, the screen on the right appears with the bar indicating current exposure settings. Aperture value: f2.8 to f8.0 Shutter speed: 15 to 1/2000 sec. (At f8.0, up to 1/4000 sec.) TIPS To take long exposure (bulb) shots 1 Turn the control dial to the left to set the shutter speed to bulb. 2 The shutter remains open as long as the shutter button is held down. • The maximum bulb length is 120 seconds.
Using My Mode When you use r mode, the settings you selected with the menus in My Mode are activated. Saving the shooting mode or function settings you want to use in advance lets you shoot with your favorite settings straightaway. Choose one of the 8 My Mode settings that you have saved. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → MY MODE → MY MODE 1 to MY MODE 8, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) • Press e again to exit the menu.
Focusing applications AF MODE - Changing the focus range This function allows you to select the focus range of your subject. iESP SPOT Even when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is possible. The AF target mark moves to the position on the monitor that is in focus. Focus selection is based on the subject within the AF target mark. Mode dial 1 Press e while holding down AF/&/MF. AF/Macro/MF button Control dial • The AF MODE menu is displayed.
Focusing applications TIPS AF MODE can also be set from the MODE MENU. → In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → AF MODE → iESP or SPOT, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) Note • In n mode, the AF MODE is fixed to iESP. The setting cannot be changed. FULLTIME AF - A reliable time-saving way to focus Focusing is performed repeatedly without having to press the shutter button halfway. When ON is selected, the focusing time is reduced, letting you take successive snapshots.
Focusing applications Changing the position of the AF target mark This function lets you select the area you want to focus on by changing the position of the AF target mark. Mode dial 1 Set the AF mode to SPOT. AF/Macro/MF button Control dial g“AF MODE - Changing the focus range” (P.91) Arrow pad OK button Hold down AF/&/MF and use the arrow pad to move the AF target mark to the area you want to focus on. • In MF or %MF mode, the AF target mark does not move when the arrow pad is pressed.
Focusing applications Note • Turning the camera off or changing the shooting mode will return the AF target to the center position. • AF target mark cannot be moved when the digital zoom is on. AF illuminator The AF illuminator allows the auto focus to focus on dark subjects. When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the AF illuminator fires automatically, lighting up the subject. Factory default setting is ON. To turn the AF illuminator off, follow the procedure below.
Focusing applications Manual focus If auto focus is unable to focus on a subject, use manual focus. Mode dial 1 Turn the control dial while holding down AF/&/MF and select MF. • MF is displayed on the control panel. AF/Macro/MF button Control dial Arrow pad • The subject is displayed on the monitor when you release your finger from the AF/&/MF button. 2 Press ac to set the focus. • During operation, the area in the middle is enlarged. This lets you check whether the focus is correct.
Focusing applications 3 Take the picture. • The focus is locked at the distance you have set. TIPS How to shoot while keeping the same focus distance → Decide the focus in Step 2, then press e. The focus is locked and MF appears in red on the monitor. To fix the focus at the same distance as the focus lock position 1 Press f to turn on the LCD monitor when it is off. 2 Position the AF target mark on a subject at the desired distance and press the shutter button halfway.
Metering There are four ways of measuring the brightness of a subject. Select the way best suited to your purpose. Digital ESP metering Meters the center of the subject and the surrounding area separately. Spot metering Exposure is determined by metering within the metering target area. In this mode, a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light. gP.
Metering Changing the position of the metering target mark When the metering mode is set to SPOT, you can select the metering area by moving the position of the target mark. Mode dial 1 Turn the control dial while holding down 4 and select 3. Control dial Metering button Arrow pad 5 OK button Advanced shooting MULtI MOVE 2 Hold down 4 and use the arrow pad to move the metering target mark to the area you want to meter. Metering target mark 3 Take the picture.
Metering Note • Turning the camera off or changing the shooting mode will return the metering target to the center position. Multi-metering – Metering the exposure at more than one point Mode dial 1 Turn the control dial while holding down 4 and select MULTI3. Metering button • MULTI 3 is displayed on the control panel. Control dial 5 Position the AF target mark on the area you want to meter and press the AEL (AE Lock) button. The brightness is metered at up to 8 different points.
Metering Ex: When metering 2 points (pressing the AEL button twice) The aperture and shutter speed as calculated from the average values obtained by metering at 2 points. These values are recalculated every time another metering point is added. The average for the 2 metering points. The average is always shown at the center of the bar. The reading when the AEL button was pressed. Z indicates the number of times you have pressed the button.
AE Lock - Locking the exposure This function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when there is 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, recompose your shot so that the sun is not in the frame. Then press the AEL button to lock the metered value (exposure) temporarily.
AE Lock - Locking the exposure 3 Press the shutter button fully. • AE lock is automatically canceled after one shot. During AE lock, AEL is displayed. TIPS To save the locked multi-metering exposure after shooting (AE memory) → After setting AE lock in Step 1, or after pressing the shutter button halfway in Step 2, hold down the AEL button for more than 1 second. C appears. While C is displayed, the exposure is saved. Press the AEL button again to cancel the AE memory.
Macro mode shooting Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (20 cm to 80 cm) (0.7 ft. to 2.6 ft.). However, in the & mode focusing is performed quickly. When the optical zoom is at the maximum position and you are as close as 20 cm (0.7ft.) to your subject, you can fill the entire frame with a business card-sized subject. Normal shooting With the macro mode Mode dial 1 Turn the control dial while holding down AF/&/MF and select &.
Super macro shooting This mode lets you shoot from as close as 3 cm (1.2") to your subject. Subjects measuring up to approximately 2.1 cm × 2.8 cm (0.06" × 0.09") can be captured on the monitor. In the % mode, normal shooting is also possible, but the zoom cannot be used. Mode dial 1 Turn the control dial while holding down AF/&/MF and select %. Control dial • & blinks on the control panel.
Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph. Mode dial 1 Turn the control dial while holding down Z and select Y. Z Self-timer/Remote control button • Y is displayed on the control panel. 2 Control dial 5 Press the shutter button fully to start self-timer shooting.
Remote control shooting Shooting is possible using the remote control device provided with the camera. This is useful when you want to take a picture with yourself in it, or a night scene, without touching the camera. Mode dial Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, flat surface. 2 Hold down Z and turn the control dial to select . < 1 < • Z Self-timer/Remote control button is displayed on the control panel.
Remote control shooting TIPS The self-timer/remote control lamp does not blink after pressing the shutter button on the remote control device. → The remote control device may be too far from the camera. Move closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control device again. → The battery in the remote control device is running low. Replace with a new battery. g“How to replace the battery (CR2025) of the remote control device” (P.245) How to cancel the remote control mode.
Sequential shooting There are 4 sequential shooting modes: high speed sequential shooting, sequential shooting, AF sequential shooting and auto bracketing. Sequential shooting cannot be performed when the record mode is set to TIFF. Drive mode o i j k 7 High speed sequential shooting, sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting Mode dial Advanced shooting 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → DRIVE → i, j or k, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) • Press e again to exit the menu.
Sequential shooting Auto bracketing 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, the exposure is changed automatically for each frame while the shutter button is pressed. The exposure differential and number of frames can be selected in the menus. The focus and white balance are locked at the first frame. Ex : When BKT is set to ±1.0 ×3 -1.0 0.0 +1.
Sequential shooting 3 Select the number of pictures. Press ac to select x3 or x5, then press e. • In some combinations of picture size and record mode, only x3 is available. • Press e repeatedly until the menu disappears. 4 Take the picture. • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed to shoot the preset number of pictures. You can stop shooting at any time by releasing the shutter button.
Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus xD-Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → PANORAMA and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) • The PANORAMA mode is set. The subject is displayed on the monitor. Arrow pad 2 OK button 5 d : Connects the pictures from left to right.
Panorama shooting 3 Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, then take 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. Keeping the area in the frame at the edge of the screen in mind, position the camera so that the same area appears in the frame for the next picture.
Taking 2 IN 1 pictures This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. You can combine two different subjects in one picture. Picture when played back Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → 2 IN 1 and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) • The 2 IN 1 picture mode is set. The monitor turns on automatically. 5 2 OK button Take the first shot while observing your subject on the monitor.
FRAME ASSIST shooting • During 2 IN 1 picture shooting, panorama shooting, sequential shooting (i, j, k, 7), program shift and frame assist shooting are not available. • You cannot use 2 IN 1 picture when the record mode is set to RAW. • To cancel the 2 IN 1 picture mode after the first shot has been taken, press e. The first shot will not be saved. • Operating the mode dial will exit 2 IN 1 picture mode.
FRAME ASSIST shooting 2 When FRAME ASSIST is selected, press e. F4.0 • Press e again to exit the menu. • The guidelines are displayed on the monitor. When ON is selected, press d. gGo to Step 3. When FRAME ASSIST is selected • The guidelines are displayed on the monitor. SELECt CANCEL When ON is selected 3 Press ac to select the guidelines, then take the picture. 5 Advanced shooting • Compose the picture with the monitor turned towards you.
FUNCTION - Adding special effects to pictures This setting lets you add special effects to pictures. BLACK & WHITE Takes pictures in black and white. SEPIA Gives pictures a sepia tone. WHITE BOARD Pictures are in black and white, with black letters on a white background emphasized to make them easier to read. BLACK BOARD Same as WHITE BOARD, but with white letters on a black background. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → FUNCTION, then select a mode and press e.
Recording sound with still pictures This function lets you record sound when taking a still picture. Recording starts about 0.5 seconds after the shutter is released and lasts about 4 seconds. When this function is enabled, sound is recorded automatically every time you take a picture. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → R → ON, and press e. Shutter button g“How to use the menus” (P.49) • Press e again to exit the menu. • R lights on the control panel.
Recording sound with movies • If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of the sound, sound may not be recorded clearly. • It is not possible to take another picture during sound recording. • Sound recording is not possible in the following cases: When the record mode is set to TIFF, during sequential shooting (i, j, k, 7), Panorama shooting, two-in-one picture shooting • Sound recording may also pick up camera noises, such as button operations, shutter movement, etc.
Using the optional accessories The appropriate setting must be made in the MODE MENU when an optional conversion lens or underwater housing is attached to the camera. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → ACCESSORY → 1 (conversion lens) or (underwater housing), and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) • Press e again to exit the menu. • 1 is displayed on the control panel.
6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure Record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For resolutions of the different record modes and number of pictures storable on the card, refer to the table on page 122.
Record mode Special image mode Record mode Resolution RAW Feature As the name suggests, the data is “raw”, not having been subjected to image processing. ENLARGE SIZE Enlarges the picture size. This mode is useful when (SHQ, HQ) you want to make large prints. 3:2 This mode is useful when having prints made at a (TIFF, SHQ, HQ) photo lab.
Record mode (Record Modes and the number of remaining pictures The number of remaining pictures can be estimated from dividing the capacity of the card by the file size. When a card is inserted in the camera, it is displayed on the control panel or the monitor.
Record mode Movie Record Modes Record mode Resolution SHQ HQ SQ 640 × 480 (15 frames/sec.) 320 × 240 (15 frames/sec.) 160 × 120 (15 frames/sec.) Note Seconds of remaining recording time (sec.) 32MB With sound Without sound 34 35 93 96 374 424 • Number of remaining pictures listed in the table is approximate. • The number of remaining pictures may change according to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not.
Record mode Mode dial 1 In the top menu, press b to select K. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) MODE MENU WB 2 Press ac to select the desired record mode. For still pictures, choose one of the following record modes: RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2. For movies, choose SHQ, HQ or SQ record mode. gGo to Step 4.
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 noise into the resulting image, which may give them a grainy appearance. AUTO 80/100/200/400 Sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the light conditions and the subject brightness. With a lower ISO setting, you can shoot clear, sharp images in daylight. With a higher ISO setting, you can shoot in dark places.
Exposure compensation In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the exposure by selecting the exposure compensation value. After adjusting the exposure, you can check the picture on the monitor. Mode dial 1 Turn the control dial while holding down F. • Adjust toward + Turn to the right to adjust up to +2.0. • Adjust toward - Turn to the left to adjust up to -2.0.
Exposure compensation TIPS • Often bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting toward + makes these subjects closer to their real shades. For the same reason, adjust toward - when shooting dark subjects. • Pressing F when the monitor is turned on and HISTOGRAM is set to FON displays the histogram on the monitor. • If you press e while pressing F, the monitor jumps to the menu for changing the HISTOGRAM setting.
White balance Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setting the WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking colors. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PICTURE → WB, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.
White balance Auto white balance Automatically adjusts the white balance for any light source. Preset 1 white balance Select a white balance setting according to the type of light when shooting outdoors. Press ac to select one of the following settings, then press e. To quit settings, press e repeatedly until the PRESEt1 WB menu closes. 2 3 5 4 For shooting in the shade. For shooting on a cloudy day. For shooting on a sunny day. For shooting in evening sunlight.
White balance Custom white balance This function lets you select a white balance saved in the CUSTOM WB settings. Press ac to select CUSTOM 1, CUSTOM 2, CUSTOM 3 or CUSTOM 4, then press e. Press e again to exit the menu. If no custom white balance has been saved, the item is displayed in gray and cannot be selected.
White balance One-touch white balance This function is useful when you need a more precise white balance than PRESET WB can provide. To set the optimum white balance for the shooting conditions, point the camera at a white object under the light source you want to use and adjust the white balance. 1 Display the V screen and point the camera at a sheet of white paper. • Position the paper so that it fills the screen, making sure there are no shadows. 2 CANCEL GO Press e.
White balance Note 6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure 132 • When setting the white balance by pointing the camera at a sheet of white paper, the correct setting may not be obtained if the light reflected by the paper is too bright or too dark. • White balance may not be effective under some special light sources. • After setting a white balance other than AUTO, play back the picture and check the colors on the monitor.
White balance White balance adjustment This function lets you make fine changes to the AUTO, PRESET 1, PRESET 2 and V white balance settings. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PICTURE → >, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select AUTO, PRESET 1, PRESET 2 or V, then press d. 3 The color becomes bluer each time you press a, and redder each time you press c, depending on the original white balance conditions. Press e to save your adjustment.
SHARPNESS This function adjusts the sharpness of the image. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PICTURE → SHARPNESS, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) Arrow pad 6 OK button Press ac to adjust the sharpness between +5 and -5. SEt CARD PICtURE CAM 2 SHARPNESS Adjusting the image quality and exposure • To increase the sharpness (+) : CONtRASt Press a. The image contours are SAtURAtION emphasized, making the image appear sharper and more vivid.
CONTRAST This function adjusts the contrast of the image. For example, you can make images with marked differences in light and shadow softer, and those with less differences more vivid. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PICTURE → CONTRAST, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to adjust the contrast between +5 and -5. SHARPNESS • To increase the contrast (+) : CONtRASt Press a.
SATURATION This function adjusts the color depth. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PICTURE → SATURATION, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) Arrow pad 6 OK button Press ac to adjust the saturation between +5 and -5. Adjusting the image quality and exposure • To increase the saturation (+) : Press a. Colors become darker and more intense. • To reduce the saturation (-) : Press c. Colors become lighter.
SCENE MODES In P, A, S, M, r and n modes, the image is processed according to your purpose and the effect you want to achieve. The color reproduction, sharpness, contrast and saturation are adjusted. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PICTURE → SCENE MODES, then choose from NORMAL, I, L or m, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) • For I, L and m modes, see “Situationrelated modes” (P.61). • Press e again to exit the menu.
NOISE REDUCTION Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → NOISE REDUCTION → ON or OFF, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) • Press e again to exit the menu. • When noise reduction is set to ON, NR is displayed on the control panel. Arrow pad OK button 6 Note Adjusting the image quality and exposure 138 • When m mode is set, noise reduction is fixed to ON. • When noise reduction is set to ON, the camera implements noisereducing processes after each shot.
7 Playback Viewing still pictures Mode dial 1 Set the mode dial to q (playback mode) and turn the camera on. Power switch Mode dial g“Turning the power on/off” (P.33) • The last picture taken is displayed. (Single-frame playback) Arrow pad 2 Control dial Use the arrow pad or control dial to play back other pictures. • Arrow pad Jumps to the picture 10 frames back. 7 Displays the next picture. Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead. • Control dial Displays the previous picture.
QUICK VIEW 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 and resume shooting quickly. Functions available in normal playback mode are also available in Quick View. Mode dial 1 Press the QUICK VIEW button in the shooting mode. • The camera immediately enters the playback mode and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) 7 2 Press the QUICK VIEW button again to return to the shooting mode.
Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise so that they are displayed vertically. Mode dial 1 In the single-frame playback mode, press y. y Rotation button • Each pressing y rotates the image in the following sequence: 90 degrees counterclockwise, 90 degrees clockwise, and back to the original. 7 Playback Note • The following pictures cannot be rotated.
Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 or 4 times. Mode dial 1 Select the still picture you want to enlarge. Zoom lever • You cannot enlarge pictures with n. 2 Turn the zoom lever toward T (U). • The picture is enlarged in steps each time the lever is turned. • By using the arrow pad while the enlarged picture is displayed, you can shift the picture in the desired direction, enabling you to view a different portion.
Index display This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. g“Selecting the number of pictures” (P.144) Mode dial 1 In the single-frame playback mode, turn the zoom lever toward W (G). Zoom lever • Use the arrow pad to select the picture. b : Moves to the previous frame. d : Moves to the next frame. a : Moves to the upper frame. c : Moves to the lower frame.
Index display Selecting the number of pictures This function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9 and 16. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → G → 4, 9 or 16, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) • Press e again to exit the menu.
Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of a movie is played back. Mode dial 1 Select a still picture, then press e to display the top menu. 2 Press a to start the slideshow. 3 Press e to stop the slideshow. a e • The slideshow will not stop until you cancel it by pressing e. 7 • You are recommended to use the optional AC adapter when running a slideshow for a long period of time.
Viewing movies Mode dial 1 Use the arrow pad or control dial to display the picture with n you want to play back. Control dial g“Viewing still pictures” (P.139) Arrow pad OK button 2 Press e. • The top menu is displayed. 7 Playback 3 Press a to select MOVIE PLAY. 4 Press ac to select MOVIE PLAYBACK, then press e. MOVIE PLAY INFO MODE MENU MOVIE PLAY MOVIE PLAYBACK • The movie is played back. When playback ends, the display automatically returns to INDEX the beginning of the movie.
Viewing movies • Press e again after playback ends to display the menu. MOVIE%PLAYBACK PLAYBACK PLAYBACK Plays back the entire movie again. FRAME%BY%FRAME FRAME BY FRAME EXIt Plays back the movie SELECt GO manually one frame at a time. EXIT Leaves the movie playback mode. Press ac to select PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME or EXIT, then press e. (When FRAME BY FRAME is selected a : Displays the first frame of the movie. c : Displays the last frame of the movie. d : Displays the next frame.
Editing movies This function lets you create indexes from as well as edit movies. However, you cannot edit movies longer than approximately 23 seconds in SHQ mode, 75 seconds in HQ mode and 300 seconds in SQ mode. INDEX 9 frames extracted from a movie are displayed as an index to show the movie at a glance. Indexes can be stored on the card as a still picture. EDIT This function lets you erase parts of the movie that you do not want. Mode dial 1 Use the arrow pad to select a picture with n.
Editing movies 4 Select the first frame of the index with the arrow pad and press e. a : Jumps to the first frame of the movie. c : Jumps to the last frame of the movie. d : Displays the next frame. The movie can be played continuously by holding the button down. b : Displays the previous frame. The movie can be played continuously in reverse by holding the button down. OK 5 As in Step 4, select the last frame of the index with the arrow pad and press e. 6 Press ac to select the card, then press e.
Editing movies TIPS • The index is stored as a still picture in a different record mode from the original movie. Record mode when the movie was shot SHQ Note Record mode when stored as an index SQ2 (2048 × 1536 pixels) HQ SQ2 (1024 × 768 pixels: HIGH) SQ SQ2 (640 × 480 pixels: HIGH) • The interval between the frames that are automatically picked out varies depending on the length of the movie. • An index consists of 9 frames.
Editing movies 5 As in Step 4, select the last frame of the part you want to keep and press e. 6 Press ac to select the card, then press e. OK • If only one card is inserted, skip this step. • When there is insufficient card memory, the display returns to the setting screen. 7 Press ac to select NEW FILE or OVERWRITE, then press e. Stores the edited movie as a new movie. OVERWRITE Stores the edited movie with the same name as the original. The original movie is not stored.
Playback on a TV Use the AV cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. Both still pictures and movies can be played back. Mode dial 1 Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the A/V OUT jack on the camera to the video input terminal on the TV using the AV cable. Connect to the TV’s video input (yellow) and audio input (white) terminals. AV cable A/V OUT jack (MONO) 2 Turn the TV on and set it to the video input mode.
Recording sound Sound can be added to a still picture that you have already taken. (This is known as “after-recording”.) You can also re-record over the sound that has already been recorded. Total recording time per picture is approximately 4 seconds. Mode dial 1 Use the arrow pad to select the still picture you want to add sound to. 2 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PLAY → R. g“How to use the menus” (P.
Editing still pictures This function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. Resizing Q Changes the picture size to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 and stores the picture as a new file. Trimming P Crops part of a picture and saves it as a new file. RAW DATA EDIT Adjusts the white balance, sharpness, etc. of the pictures recorded in the RAW data format and stores them as new TIFF or JPEG files.
Editing still pictures Resizing 2 3 4 Select Q, then press d. Turn the control dial to select the still picture you want to edit, then press e. Press ac to select a resolution, then press e. 640*480 320*240 CANCEL EXIt GO SELECt • To quit the resizing function, select CANCEL, then press e. 5 Press ac to select the card, then press e. • If only one card is inserted, skip this step. • When there is insufficient card memory, the display returns to the setting screen.
Editing still pictures 5 Use the arrow pad, zoom lever and control dial to decide the trimming position and size. • Press acbd to select the trimming frame, and turn the zoom lever toward W or T to decide the trimming size. • Use the control dial to select the height and width of the trimming frame. • 3:2 trimming size can be selected when the size of the selected picture is 2592 × 1944, or 2592 × 1728. 6 Press e. • The trimmed picture is displayed for one second.
Editing still pictures RAW editing 2 Select RAW DATA EDIT, then press d. 3 Turn the control dial to select the still picture you want to edit, then press e. • You can only select an image recorded in RAW mode. 4 5 6 7 RAW DAtA EDIt HQ WB SCENE MODES NORMAL SHARPNESS RAW DAtA EDIt AUtO Press ac to select the item you want to set, then press d. Press ac to select the desired setting, then press e.
Copying pictures This function lets you copy pictures to and from the xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash or Microdrive. This menu can be selected if both cards are inserted. The selected card is the copying source. You can change the copying source by pressing the card button. g“Switching cards” (P.31) ALL Copies all the pictures on the card. SELECT Copies only the selected picture. Control dial Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → EDIT → COPY, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.
Protecting pictures You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/allframe erase function. Mode dial 1 Use the arrow pad or control dial to display the picture you want to protect. 0 Protect button Control dial g“Viewing still pictures” (P.139) 2 Press 0. • To cancel protection, press 0 again.
Erasing pictures This function lets you erase recorded pictures. Single-frame erase erases only the picture displayed on the monitor and all-frame erase erases all the pictures on the card. • You cannot erase pictures that are protected. Cancel protection before erasing such pictures. • Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep. g“Protecting pictures” (P.
Erasing pictures All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CARD → CARD SETUP and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) Arrow pad 2 OK button Press ac to select S ALL ERASE, then press e. CARD%SEtUP ALL%ERASE FORMAt Press ac to select YES, then press e. • All the pictures are erased.
8 Useful functions ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settings This function lets you save the current camera settings after the power is turned off. The settings affected by All Reset are listed on the next page. The All Reset setting (ON/OFF) applies to all the modes. If All Reset is set in one mode, this setting applies to all the other modes, both shooting and playback. ON All settings are returned to the factory default settings after the power is turned off. Ex.
ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settings (Functions that All Reset affects Factory default setting Function Ref. Page Function Factory default setting FNo F2.8 P.86 AF MODE SHUTTER 1/1000 P.87 R (still pictures) OFF iESP Ref. Page P.91 P.117 Progtam Shift Reset P.59 ACCESSORY OFF P.119 F 0.0 P.126 FUNCTION OFF P.116 FLASH MODE AUTO P.74 u OFF P.176 w 0.0 P.80 8 OFF P.114 AF/&/MF AF P.95, 103, 104 9REAL OFF P.89 METERING ESP P.97 K HQ P.120 Z OFF P.
Custom button You can set frequently used functions on the custom button. This makes it easy to jump to the SETUP screen without selecting MODE MENU or a shortcut menu in the top menu. Selecting a setting with the control dial and pressing e displays a dedicated screen for that setting. You can make fine settings using the arrow pad and e. Functions that can be set on the custom button z Custom button Settings made by the control dial Ref. Page DRIVE (factory default setting) o, i, j, k, 7* P.
Custom button Setting the custom button Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → CUSTOM BUTTON, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) Arrow pad SEtUP CARD EDIt PLAY OK button 2 VIDEO OUt CUStOM BUttON DUAL CONtROL PANEL ON AF ILLUMINAtOR OFF Press ac to select the function you want to set, then press e. SELECt GO • If the mode dial is set to a mode other than r and z is pressed when MY MODE is set on the custom button, the customized settings are not activated.
Custom button Using the custom button Mode dial 1 Press z. z Custom button Control dial • The function currently set to the custom button appears on the monitor. 2 Turn the control dial while holding down z to set. • The z button is used in the same way as the direct button. g “Direct button operations” (P.42) • When an operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen, more specific settings can be made.
Shortcut You can set three shortcut menus (A, B, C) on the top menu in a still picture shooting mode (P/A/S/M/r/m/l/k/j/i). This is useful when you want to go quickly to frequently-used functions. B DRIVE A MODE MENU WB C Top menu Functions that can be set in the shortcut menu Ref. Page Default setting A: DRIVE B: RECORD MODE C: WHITE BALANCE Functions that can be set in the shortcut menu Ref. Page DRIVE P.108 FUNCTION P.116 ISO P.125 u P.176 MY MODE P.90 8 P.114 QFLASH P.
Shortcut Setting the shortcut menu You can set the three shortcut menus designated by A, B and C on the diagram shown right. MODE MENU Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → SHORT CUT, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) Arrow pad 8 2 OK button Press ac to select A, B or C, then press d. Useful functions SHORt CUt DRIVE WB 3 SELECt Press ac to select the function you want to set, then press e. SHORt CUt DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH • The shortcut menu is set.
Shortcut Using the shortcut menu When you have set a shortcut menu, you can use it to jump to the setting screen for that function. Mode dial 1 Press e to display the top menu. • The shortcut menu you have set appears on the top menu. Arrow pad OK button Press a, b or c to select the shortcut menu. • The monitor jumps directly to the setting screen for that function. AF MODE MODE MENU ISO 8 Top menu Press e.
MY MODE SETUP – Setting a function in My Mode You can set shooting-related functions in MY MODE. When the camera is in P, A, S or M mode, you can also save the current settings in MY MODE. When the mode dial is set to r, your customized settings are activated. You can save up to 8 different settings in MY MODE 1 to 8. Only MY MODE 1 has a factory default setting.
MY MODE SETUP – Setting a function in My Mode Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → MY MODE, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select an item, then press d. PRESENT Saves the current camera settings. RESET Restores the factory default settings. CUSTOM Saves settings one by one. • The MY MODE SETUP screen appears. 3 SEtUP CARD PIC CAM 2 REC VIEW BEEP PRESENt SHUttER SOUND RESEt MY MODE SEtUP CUStOM Select a MY MODE number.
MY MODE SETUP – Setting a function in My Mode (When selecting RESET in Step 2 4 Press ac to select ALL RESET, then press e. • The settings in the selected MY MODE are reset. If no settings are saved, the relevant MY MODE number cannot be selected. MY MODE SEtUP ALL RESEt CANCEL GO SELECt (When selecting CUSTOM in Step 2 4 Press ac to select the item you want to save in MY MODE, then press d. P/A/S/M/S-Prg • For the available items, see “Functions affected by MY MODE SETUP” (P.170).
Formatting cards This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format them with this camera. All data stored on the card, including protected pictures, is erased when the card is formatted. When formatting a used card, confirm there are no pictures that you still want to keep on the card. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CARD → CARD SETUP and press d.
Exposure steps – Selecting the adjustment increments 3 Press e. • The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted. BUSY • Do not perform any of the following actions during formatting as they may render the card unusable. Open the card cover, remove the battery, connect or disconnect the AC adapter (regardless of whether or not the battery is loaded in the camera).
INFO – Displaying shooting information on the monitor This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information displayed, see “Monitor indications” (P.20). Mode dial 1 Pressing b in the top menu displays the full amount of shooting information on the monitor (ON). g“How to use the menus” (P.49) • To turn INFO off, press e again to bring up the top menu and press b (OFF).
Histogram display – Displaying the luminance distribution of still pictures During shooting and playback, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of your subject in the monitor. You can also display the black and white areas directly on the image. Checking the histogram during shooting enables precise exposure control. During playback, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of recorded pictures.
Histogram display – Displaying the luminance distribution of still pictures Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → u, then choose the histogram display method and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) • Press e again to exit the menu. • When ON or DIRECT is selected, the histogram is displayed on the monitor.
Histogram display – Displaying the luminance distribution of still pictures Note • The histogram is not displayed in the following situations even if histogram display is set to ON. In M mode, during panorama shooting, during 2 in 1 shooting, during multi-metering • You can turn the histogram display on and off during exposure compensation. g“Exposure compensation” (P.126) • The histogram displayed during shooting may differ from that displayed during playback.
Dual control panel – Displaying control panel information on the monitor This function lets you display control panel indications more clearly on the monitor in shooting mode. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → DUAL CONTROL PANEL → ON, and press e. f g“How to use the menus” (P.49) • Press e again to exit the menu. 2 Press f repeatedly to display the dual control panel. • When the dual control panel is ON, follow the steps below to change the display on the LCD monitor.
Dual control panel – Displaying control panel information on the monitor (Dual control panel screen 1 Battery check 15 Record mode/Resolution 2 Shooting mode 16 Number of storable still pictures/Recordable time 3 Shutter speed 4 Aperture value 8 17 Memory gauge 6 Accessory 18 Spot metering/Multi-metering point/Center-weighted metering 7 Noise reduction 19 ISO 8 AE lock/AE memory 20 White balance compensation 9 Focus mode 21 White balance 5 Exposure compensation Useful functions 10 Flash m
Monitor brightness adjustment This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → s, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) Arrow pad 2 OK button Press ac to adjust the brightness of the monitor, and when you have set the desired level, press e. • Pressing a brightens the monitor, and pressing c darkens it. • Press e again to exit the menu.
REC VIEW – Checking the picture immediately after shooting You can display the picture you have just taken on the monitor while it is being recorded to the card. ON The picture being recorded to the card is displayed. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken. You can get ready to take the next picture during Rec View. The picture being recorded to the card is not displayed.
FRAME ASSIST display – Displaying guidelines on the monitor This function displays guidelines on the monitor during playback. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PLAY → FRAME ASSIST → ON, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button • Guidelines are displayed.
Beep – Setting the warning tone You can select the volume of the beep sound used for warnings from OFF, LOW, or HIGH. The factory default setting is HIGH. You can turn the sound off completely by setting OFF. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → 8 → OFF, LOW or HIGH, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) • Press e again to exit the menu.
Button operation beep – Setting the button operation sound You can select from 2 kinds of sounds for button operations. You can also set the volume of each kind of sound to LOW or HIGH. The factory default settings are 1 (short beep) for the kind of sound and LOW for the volume. You can turn the sound off completely by setting OFF. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → BEEP, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) Arrow pad 2 OK button Select 1 or 2 and press d.
SHUTTER SOUND – Setting the shutter sound You can select from 2 kinds of sounds for the shutter button. You can also set the volume of each kind of sound to LOW or HIGH. The factory default settings are 1 for the kind of sound and LOW for the volume. You can turn the sound off completely by setting OFF. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → SHUTTER SOUND, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) Arrow pad 2 8 OK button Select 1 or 2 and press d.
Playback volume – Adjusting the sound volume You can adjust the volume when playing back a still picture with sound or a movie, as well as the volume of the sound generated when the power is turned on or off. There are 5 levels to choose from. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → VOLUME, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select the volume level, then press e. • Press e again to exit the menu.
PW ON/PW OFF SETUP – Selecting the startup/shutdown screen and sound You can select a picture and sound for when the power is turned on or off. It is also possible to register your favorite picture for display. g“SCREEN SETUP – Registering a picture for the startup/shutdown screen” (P.189) PW ON SETUP Selects the picture and sound for when the power is turned on. PW OFF SETUP Selects the picture and sound for when the power is turned off.
SCREEN SETUP – Registering a picture for the startup/shutdown screen You can register your favorite picture for display when the power is turned on or off. The desired picture can be registered from those stored on the card. Use the power on/off display function to display the registered picture. g“PW ON/PW OFF SETUP – Selecting the startup/shutdown screen and sound” (P.188) PW ON PW OFF Registers a picture for display when the power is turned on.
SCREEN SETUP – Registering a picture for the startup/shutdown screen 4 Press ac to select OK, then press e. • The picture is registered and the screen returns to Step 2. You can register other pictures. • Press b to return to the menu. Note 8 Useful functions 190 SCREEN SEtUP SEt AS PW ON SCREEN OK CANCEL CANCEL SELECt GO • You cannot register pictures that cannot be played back on this camera or movie frames.
FILE NAME – Assigning a 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. Folder name File name \DCIM\***OLYMP\Pmdd****.jpg Folder No. (100 - 999) Month (1 - C) File No. (0001 - 9999) Day (01 - 31) • Month: Jan. - Sep. = 1 - 9, Oct.= A, Nov.= B, Dec.= C There are two settings from which you can choose: RESET or AUTO.
PIXEL MAPPING – Checking the image processing functions • When the File No. reaches 9999, the file number returns to 0001 and the folder number changes. • When both the Folder and File No. reach their respective maximum number (999/9999), the number of storable pictures becomes 0 even if the card is not full. No more pictures can be taken. Replace the card with a new one.
Measurement units – m/ft (meters/feet) The measurement unit can be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode. m ft At long ranges, the camera measures in meters, and at short ranges in centimeters. At long ranges, the camera measures in feet, and at short ranges in inches. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → m/ft → m or ft, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) • Press e again to exit the menu.
VIDEO OUT – Selecting the video signal type You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. Select the video signal type before connecting the AV cable. If you use the wrong video signal type, you will not be able to play back the recorded pictures properly on your TV. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → VIDEO OUT → NTSC or PAL, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.49) • Press e again to exit the menu.
RESET – Initializing the camera settings This function returns the settings to the factory default settings. Mode dial 1 Press Z and z at the same time for 3 seconds. (Functions that are reset Function Factory Ref. default setting Page Function Factory Ref. default setting Page FNo F2.8 P.86 AF MODE iESP P.91 SHUTTER 1/1000 P.87 ACCESSORY OFF P.119 P.117 Reset P.59 R (still pictures) OFF 0.0 P.126 PANORAMA OFF P.111 Histogram target Center P.178 2 IN 1 OFF P.
RESET – Initializing the camera settings Function Factory Ref. default setting Page Function Factory Ref. default setting Page DRIVE o P.108 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF P.73 BKT ±1.0, 3 pictures P.109 SHARPNESS ±0 P.134 ISO AUTO P.125 CONTRAST ±0 P.135 QFLASH IN+Q P.81 SATURATION ±0 P.136 SLAVE 1 P.85 TIFF 2592×1944 P.123 #SLOW #SLOW1 P.79 SHQ, HQ 2592×1944 P.123 WB AUTO P.128 SQ1 1600×1200 P.123 NORMAL NOISE REDUCTION OFF P.137 SQ2 640×480 NORMAL P.123 INFO OFF P.
USB setup – Selecting the connection destination Before connecting the USB cable, set the camera to either PC or printer, whichever you intend to connect the camera to. PC PRINT Select when connecting the camera to a PC with the USB cable and transferring pictures to the PC. For instructions on how to connect the camera to your PC, refer to the DIGITAL CAMERA-PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL. Select when connecting the camera to PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable.
9 Print setting How to print pictures Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a print shop that supports DPOF. DPOF is a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras.
How to print pictures TIPS 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 better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change. This means that when you print an image with a higher resolution, the size of the printed picture will be smaller. Although you can print magnified images, picture quality will decrease.
All-frame reservation Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. Select the desired number of prints and whether you want the date and time included. Mode dial 1 Play back a still picture. < Print button • You cannot make print reservations for pictures with n. Arrow pad OK button 2 Press <. The PRINT ORDER screen appears. • If print reservation data is already stored on the card, the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen appears, giving you the choice of resetting the data or keeping it.
All-frame reservation 5 Perform each setting as illustrated. Select
Single-frame reservation Use this feature to print only selected pictures. Display the picture to be printed and select the desired number of prints. Mode dial 1 Play back a still picture. Control dial < Print button • You cannot make print reservations for pictures with n. Arrow pad 2 • If data is already stored on the card, the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen appears, giving you the choice of resetting the data or keeping it. 3 9 4 OK button Press <. The PRINT ORDER screen appears.
Single-frame reservation 5 Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad. SINGLE PRINt MORE Sets the number of prints, date/ MORE END time and trim size. The print CANCEL reservation data is set and the screen proceeds to Step 6. Single-frame SINGLE PRINT reservation menu Sets single-frame print. The date/time and trimming settings are not available. →Go to Step 9. CANCEL Cancels the print reservation for the displayed picture. → “Resetting print reservation data” (g P.
Single-frame reservation (Set the date/time printing data Press ac to select NO, DATE or TIME, then press e. NO The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE All the selected pictures are printed with the shooting date. TIME All the selected pictures are printed with the shooting time. * NO DAtE tIME EXIt SELECt GO (Trim the picture g“Trimming” (P.205) 8 After completing all the print reservations, press e to complete the print reservations and return to the screen in Step 4.
Trimming This function enables you to crop part of a recorded picture and print out the enlarged section only. Mode dial 1 Press ac on the single-frame reservation screen to select P (trimming) and press d. g“Single-frame reservation” (P.202) • If trimming has already been set, the P screen appears. Press ac to select RESET, then press e. OK RESEt CANCEL SELECt 2 Use the arrow pad, zoom lever, and control dial to decide the trimming position and size.
Trimming 4 Press ac to select OK, then press e. OK Saves the current trimming size RESEt and returns to the single-frame reservation screen. CANCEL RESET Sets a new trimming size. → Go SELECt GO to Step 2. CANCEL Cancels the current trimming setting and returns to the single-frame reservation screen. OK 5 Press e to complete the print reservations and return to the picture selection screen. Press e again. 6 Press b to select END. • The < PRINT ORDER screen appears.
Resetting print reservation data This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card. You can reset all the print reservation data or just for selected pictures. (To reset the print reservation data for all the pictures Mode dial 1 Press <. Control dial < Print button • The < PRINT ORDER SETTING screen appears. Arrow pad 2 Press ac to select RESET, then press e. 3 Press b to exit the menu.
Resetting print reservation data (To reset the print reservation data for a selected picture Mode dial 1 2 Press <. Press ac to select KEEP and press e. PRINt%ORDER%SEttING PRINt%ORDERED • If there is no print reservation data stored on the card, the < PRINT ORDER SETTING screen does not appear. RESEt KEEP EXIt 3 4 Press ac to select <, then press e. Select the frame for which you want to reset the print reservation data using the arrow pad or the control dial and press e.
10 Direct printing Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. With the camera connected to the printer, select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s monitor. It is also possible to print out pictures using the print reservation data. g“Print setting” (P.198) To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
Connecting the camera to a printer Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridgecompatible printer. 1 Set the camera’s USB mode to PRINT. g“USB setup – Selecting the connection destination” (P.197) • Have the card containing the pictures you want to print selected. 2 Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the printer’s USB port. • For details of how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
Printing pictures When the camera is connected to a PictBridgecompatible printer, the PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed on the monitor. Use this screen to select the print mode. You can choose from the following print modes. PRINt MODE SELECt EXIt SELECt GO PRINT Prints the selected picture. g“PRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode” (P.211) ALL PRINT Prints all the pictures stored on the card. g“ALL PRINT mode” (P.215) MULTI PRINT * Prints one picture in multiple layout format.
Printing pictures 2 Press ac to select the paper size, then press d. PRINt PAPER SIZE BORDERLESS • PRINT mode: Go to Step 3. StANDARD StANDARD • MULTI PRINT mode: Go to Step 4. • The available paper size settings vary depending on the type of printer. GO CANCEL SELECt • When the PRINT PAPER screen is not PRINT MODE screen displayed, SIZE, BORDERLESS and PICS/ SHEET are set to < STANDARD. Go to step 5. 3 Use ac to select framed or unframed, then press e. Go to step 5.
Printing pictures (Set a SINGLE PRINT reservation Press a. Print resevation mark is displayed. • Press a when the picture with < is displayed to cancel the reservation. (Set MORE print reservations c Press c. SELECt CANCEL PRINt MORE • Print information setting screen is displayed. d Press ac to select the item you want to set, then press d. • Press ac to select the item, then press e. • The available options vary depending on the type of printer.
Printing pictures e When you have finished all the settings for MORE, press e. • The screen displayed in Step 5 appears. • To print more than one picture in PRINT and/or MULTI PRINT mode, repeat Steps 5 and 6 and make single and/or multiple print reservations for all the pictures you want to print. • is displayed in MULTI PRINT mode. 7 Press e. • The PRINT screen is displayed. 8 The settings you have made are displayed. SELECt CANCEL Print the pictures.
Printing pictures ALL PRINT mode 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press ac to select ALL PRINT, then press e. PRINT MODE SELECT • The print size settings screen is displayed. EXIt 2 Press ac to select the paper size, then press d. • The available paper size settings vary depending on the type of printer. • When the PRINT PAPER screen is not displayed, SIZE and BORDERLESS are set to < STANDARD. Go to Step 4.
Printing pictures 5 Press e. • The PRINT screen is displayed. 6 Print the pictures. PRINt • Press ac to select OK or CANCEL, then press e. OK CANCEL Printing starts. The settings are canceled and the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen. OK CANCEL CANCEL GO SELECt • When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen. g“Exiting direct printing” (P.
Printing pictures ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press ac to select ALL INDEX or PRINT ORDER, then press e. PRINt MODE SELECt • The print size settings screen is displayed. 2 EXIt Press ac to select the paper size, then press d. GO SELECt PRINt PAPER SIZE BORDERLESS • The available paper size settings vary StANDARD StANDARD depending on the type of printer. • Depending on the selected print mode, SIZE and BODERLESS cannot be GO CANCEL SELECt selected.
Printing pictures (To cancel printing Pressing e during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to continue or cancel printing. To cancel printing, press ac to select CANCEL, then press e. PRINt CONtINUE CANCEL SELECt Note 10 Direct printing 218 GO • In All INDEX mode, the printer automatically selects the number of pictures per sheet, etc. • All INDEX printing is only available on printers with an index function.
Printing pictures Trim the picture To set the trim by MORE in PRINT or MULTI PRINT mode, follow the procedure below. 1 Use the arrow pad and zoom lever to select the trimming position and size. • Press acbd to select the trimming frame, and turn the zoom lever toward W or T to decide the trimming size. • Use the control dial to select the height and width of the trimming frame. • 3:2 trimming size can be selected when the size of the selected picture is 2592 × 1944, or 2592 × 1728.
Printing pictures Note 10 Direct printing 220 • The size of the printed picture varies depending on the printer settings. If the trimmed picture size is small, printing magnification increases accordingly, resulting in a printed picture with lower resolution. • For best results with close-up prints, you are recommended to use the TIFF, SHQ or HQ mode.
Exiting direct printing When you have finished printing, disconnect the camera from the printer. 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, select b. PRINt MODE SELECt EXIt SELECt GO • The message is displayed. TURN OFF THE POWER 2 Turn the camera off. Power switch 3 Remove the USB cable from the camera. 10 Direct printing 4 Remove the USB cable from the printer.
If an error code is displayed If an error code appears on the camera’s monitor during direct print setting or printing, see the following table. For more details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. Monitor indication NO CONNECTION NO PAPER Possible cause Corrective action The camera is not connected to the printer correctly. Disconnect the camera and connect it again correctly. There is no paper in the printer. Load some paper in the printer.
11 Miscellaneous Error codes Control panel Monitor indication NO CARD CARD ERROR WRITEPROTECT CARD FULL NO PICTURE No indication PICTURE ERROR Possible cause Corrective action The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. Insert a card or insert a different card. If the problem persists, format the card. If the card cannot be formatted, it cannot be used. There is a problem with the card. Use a different card. Insert a new card. Writing to the card is prohibited.
Error codes CARD%SEtUP POWER%OFF The card is not formatted. Format the card. All data on the card is deleted. Files with a volume of 25 MB or over (movies of over approximately 28 seconds in SHQ mode, 75 seconds in HQ mode or 300 seconds in SQ mode) cannot be copied. Avoid the images listed on the left when copying. FORMAt SELECt GO FILE SIZE SELECTED TOO LARGE No indication No indication 11 Miscellaneous 224 ZOOM ERROR Lens moved due to an external force.
Troubleshooting (Preparatory operations Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. Turn the power on. P.33 The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery. P.24 The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold. Warm the battery by putting it in your pocket for a while. — The camera is in the sleep mode. Operate the camera (press the shutter button or the zoom lever). P.
Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action The memory gauge on the monitor is full. Wait until there is room in the memory gauge. Ref. Page P.21 There is a problem with the card. Refer to “Error codes”. P.223 The viewfinder display is not clear. The diopter is not adjusted properly. Adjust the diopter so that the AF target mark is clearly visible. P.40 There is condensation* in the viewfinder. Wait until the camera dries before turning it on again.
Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The picture is out of focus. The subject is too close. Position the camera more than 0.2 m/0.7 ft. from the subject and take the picture. To take pictures closer than 0.2 m/0.7 ft., use the super macro mode. Auto focus is not possible. Use manual focus or focus lock to focus on the subject and then shoot. The subject is dark. Turn the AF illuminator on. There is condensation* on the lens.
Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The battery run time is brief. You are using the camera in a cold environment. Battery performance deteriorates in low temperatures. Keep the camera warm by putting it inside your coat or clothing. — The remaining battery power is not indicated correctly. When battery consumption fluctuates greatly, the camera may turn off without displaying the battery warning indicator. Charge the battery. P.
Troubleshooting (Playback of recorded images Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The picture is out of focus. A subject unsuited to AF was taken Use manual focus or focus lock to focus on the subject and then shoot. P.68, 95 The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed. Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button gently. P.41 The flash was set to the flash off mode in a lighting condition requiring use of the flash. Select a flash mode other than flash off.
Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The picture is too dark. The flash was blocked by your finger. Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers away from the flash. P.41 The subject was out of the working range of the flash. Shoot within the flash working range. P.75 The flash was set to the flash off mode. Select a flash mode other than flash off. P.74 The subject was too small and was backlit. Set the flash to fill-in mode, or use the spot metering mode.
Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page Part of the picture is too dark The lens was partly blocked by your finger or the strap. Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers and the strap away from the lens. P.41 Halation produces unnatural colors in the picture. This may be caused by 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 metal in direct sunlight, etc.
Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The monitor is hard to see. The brightness is not adjusted properly. Select s in the mode menu and adjust the brightness. The monitor is exposed to direct sunlight. Position the monitor in the down position or block the sunlight with your hand. P.181 — (When the camera is connected to a PC or Printer. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The camera is not recognized by the PC.
List of menus P, A, S, M, r, m, l, k, j, i mode Top menu MODE MENU Tab CAMERA Function DRIVE*1 ISO MY MODE*2 QFLASH #SLOW NOISE REDUCTION*3 DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF AF MODE ACCESSORY R (for still pictures) PANORAMA*4 2 IN 1 FUNCTION u *5 PICTURE 8 9REAL*6 K WB > CUSTOM WB SCENE MODES*3 OFF, BLACK & WHITE, SEPIA, WHITE BOARD, BLACK BOARD OFF, FON, ON, DIRECT OFF, ON, FRAME ASSIST OFF, ON RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 AUTO, PRESET 1, PRESET 2, CUSTOM, V AUTO, PRESET1, PRESET2, V CUSTOM 1, CUSTOM 2, CUST
List of menus P, A, S, M, r, m, l, k, j, i mode (cont.) Top menu MODE MENU Tab SETUP Function ALL RESET*7 EV STEP W Ref. Page Setting OFF, ON P.162 1/3EV, 1/2EV P.174 ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, P.
List of menus n mode Top menu MODE MENU Tab CAMERA Function ISO DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF ACCESSORY FUNCTION PICTURE > SCENE MODES CARD SETUP SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION CARD SETUP ALL RESET EV STEP W PW ON SETUP PW OFF SETUP 8 BEEP FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING s X VIDEO OUT DUAL CONTROL PANEL USB SCREEN, SOUND SCREEN, SOUND OFF, LOW, HIGH OFF, 1, 2 RESET, AUTO NTSC, PAL OFF, ON PC, PRINT SHQ, HQ, SQ AUTO, PRESET 1, PRESET 2, CUSTOM, V P.188 P.188 P.184 P.185 P.191 P.192 P.181 P.38 P.194 P.179 P.
List of menus q mode (still pictures) Top menu MODE MENU Tab PLAY EDIT Function R u FRAME ASSIST RAW DATA EDIT Q P CARD SETUP 11 Miscellaneous q INFO 236 COPY CARD SETUP ALL RESET W Setting Ref. Page START P.153 OFF, ON, P.176 DIRECT OFF, ON P.183 K, P.157 WB, >, SCENE MODES, SHARPNESS, CONTRAST, SATURATION, FUNCTION, TRIMMING 640 × 480, 320 × 240, P.155 CANCEL NEW FILE, P.155 CANCEL ALL, SELECT P.158 P.161, S ALL ERASE, I FORMAT 173 OFF, ON P.162 ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, P.
List of menus q mode (movies) Top menu MODE MENU Tab EDIT CARD Function COPY CARD SETUP SETUP ALL RESET W PW ON SETUP PW OFF SETUP VOLUME 8 BEEP MOVIE PLAY s X VIDEO OUT G USB MOVIE PLAYBACK INDEX EDIT INFO Setting ALL, SELECT S ALL ERASE, I FORMAT OFF, ON ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, ITALIANO, РУССКИЙ, PORTUGUES, SCREEN, SOUND SCREEN, SOUND OFF, LOW, HIGH OFF, 1, 2 NTSC, PAL 4, 9, 16 PC, PRINT PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME, EXIT OK, RESET, CANCEL OK, RESET, CANCEL Ref. Page P.158 P.
List of factory default settings The menu functions are set to the following default settings at the time of purchase. Shooting mode FNo F2.8 Program shift Reset SHUTTER 1/1000 sec. Zoom WIDE LCD CARD ON F 11 xD 0.0 FLASH Auto (S M: #SLOW, n: Flash off) w 0.0 METERING ESP AF/&/MF AF target mark AF Center Target mark Center Histogram target mark Center Z OFF DRIVE o 7 ±1.
List of factory default settings PANORAMA OFF 2 IN 1 OFF FUNCTION OFF u OFF 8 9REAL OFF K HQ (2592 × 1944, n: 320 × 240) OFF TIFF 2592 × 1944 SHQ 2592 × 1944 HQ 2592 × 1944 SQ1 1600 × 1200 NORMAL SQ2 640 × 480 NORMAL WB AUTO > No compensation CUSTOM WB Not registered SCENE MODES NORMAL SHARPNESS ±0 CONTRAST ±0 SATURATION ±0 EV STEP REC VIEW 1/3EV ON SHUTTER SOUND 1-LOW FILE NAME RESET m/ft m A: DRIVE, B: K, C: WB SHORT CUT CUSTOM BUTTON DRIVE DUAL CONTROL PANE
List of factory default settings Playback mode INFO OFF FRAME ASSIST OFF 0 OFF y 0° < OFF R OFF COPY ALL VOLUME 3 G 9 Others ALL RESET ON W PW ON SETUP ENGLISH PW OFF SETUP 8 1 LOW BEEP 1-LOW s NORMAL X Y-M-D 2003/01/01 00:00 1 VIDEO OUT * USB PC * Setting differ according to the region where the camera is sold.
List of items by shooting mode In r mode, available functions vary depending on the modes set in the MY MODE SETUP menu.
List of items by shooting mode Mode Function PANORAMA P A S — 9 FUNCTION 2 IN 1 ml kji n 9 — — 9 BLACK & WHITE 9 SEPIA 9 WHITE BOARD 9 — BLACK BOARD 9 — 8 9REAL — 9 — — 9 ACCESSORY 9 u 9 — 9 — Histogram target mark 9 — 9 — R 9 — R (movie) — 9 K 9 ISO F 9 — 9 WB 9 > 9 CUSTOM WB 9 SHARPNESS 9 CONTRAST 9 SATURATION 11 M — 9 SCENE MODES 9 NOISE REDUCTION 9 — 9 — Miscellaneous ALL RESET 9*2 EV STEP 9 W 9 242 9
List of items by shooting mode Mode Function P A S M ml kji n PW ON SETUP 9 PW OFF SETUP 9 REC VIEW 9 8 9 SHUTTER SOUND 9 BEEP 9 MY MODE 9 FILE NAME 9 PIXEL MAPPING 9 s 9 X 9 m/ft 9 VIDEO OUT 9 SHORT CUT 9 — CUSTOM BUTTON 9 — DUAL CONTROL PANEL 9 USB 9 9: Available *1 *2 — — — — : Not available Cannot be selected in m mode Cannot be selected in r mode.
Camera maintenance (After use Turn off the power, close the monitor with it facing inside, and fit the lens cap on the lens. If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period, remove the battery. (Cleaning the camera 1 2 3 Turn off the camera.(g P.34) Remove the battery (g P.26). (If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the camera first before removing the plug from the AC outlet.) Exterior: → Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Camera maintenance How to replace the battery (CR2025) of the remote control device 1 2 3 Turn the screw on the bottom of the remote control device counterclockwise to loosen. Turn the remote control device over, and remove the cover. With the battery facing up, remove the old battery and insert a new battery (CR2025) as shown. Replace the cover, turn the remote control device over, and turn the screw on the bottom clockwise to tighten. • Do not apply excessive force to the remote control device.
Specifications Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Recording system Still pictures Applicable standards : Digital recording, TIFF (non-compression), JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), RAW data : Exif 2.
Specifications Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system, center-weighted metering system Aperture : f2.8 to f8.0 Shutter speed : 15 to 1/2000 sec. (f8.0: max 1/4000 sec.) (bulb mode: max. 120 sec.) Shooting range : 0.8 m (2.6 ft.) to ) (normal) 0.2 m to 0.8 m (0.7 ft. to 2.6 ft.) (macro mode) Viewfinder : Optical real image viewfinder Monitor : 1.
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.
Glossary of terms 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 easily have the desired images printed by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format. Dual Auto Focus An auto focus system that uses two different focus detection systems in combination.
Glossary of terms JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for color still images. Photographs (images) shot using this camera are recorded onto the card in JPEG format when the Record mode is set to SHQ, HQ, SQ1 or SQ2. 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.
Glossary of terms Sleep Mode A mode designed to save battery life. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate it for a certain time. To get out of the sleep mode, use any button on the camera (shutter button, arrow pad, etc.). Synchro Terminals Terminals on an external flash unit for connecting it to the camera. TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) An uncompressed format used for saving highly detailed black and white or color image data.
Index 1st curtain #SLOW1 . . . . . . . . . 77 1st curtain with red-eye reduction HSLOW1 . . . . . . . . 78 2 IN 1 2 IN 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 2nd curtain #SLOW2 . . . . . . . . . 78 3:2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 A AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 ACCESSORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 AE lock B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 AE memory C . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 AEL button [ . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 AF illuminator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index DUAL CONTROL PANEL . . . . . 179 E Editing a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 ENLARGE SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Erasing pictures S . . . . . . . . . . 160 Evening sunlight 4 . . . . . . . . . 129 Exposure compensation . . . . . . 126 Exposure compensation button F . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Exposure differential . . . . . . . . . . 88 Exposure steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 F FILE NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 File No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index Mode dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 139 MODE MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 53 Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 17, 33, 65, 139 Monitor brightness adjustment s . . . . . . 181 Monitor button f . . . . . . . . . . . 65 MOVIE PLAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 MOVIE PLAYBACK. . . . . . . . . . 146 Movies n . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 70, 146 Multi-metering MULTI3 . . . . . . 99 My Mode r . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 90 MY MODE SETUP r . . . . . . . 170 N Night Scene shooting m . . . . . . .
Index Self-timer/Remote control button Z . . . 105, 106 Self-timer/Remote control lamp . . . . . . . . . . 105, 106 SEPIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Sequential shooting j . . . . . . 108 Shade 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 SHARPNESS N . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Shoe cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 SHORT CUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Shortcut menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 51 SHQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DIGITAL CAMERA PERSONAL COMPUTER DIGITAL CAMERA — PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL 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.
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.
INDEX Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Identifying the OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Macintosh Macintosh (OS 9/X). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Windows Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Downloading image files using other OS (For other OS users). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. For details, see the Olympus Corporate Site or phone customer support. Identifying the OS (p.6) Windows 98/ 98 SE (Second Edition) Windows Me/2000/XP MacOS 9.0 - 9.2/OS X * For OS 8.6, see below. Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (p.
Flowchart • 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.
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 3 Double-click the “Control Panel” icon. Double-click the “System” icon. The way the file icons inside the folder appear may vary depending on your version of Windows.
Identifying the OS 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.
Windows Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Make sure that: Windows 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) 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, you do not need to install the USB driver. Proceed to “Connecting the camera to the computer” ( p.11). 1 The Olympus Windows Installer should automatically launch. Click “USB Driver”.
Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using Windows 98/98 SE) 3 Windows 4 10 5 Click “Continue”. The installation of the USB driver will start. Click “OK” to restart your computer and the installation is complete. 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.
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) Some camera models have a “USB” setting in the menu. Make sure that “PC” is selected before connecting. This is not required if your camera [SETUP] tab Arrow pad does not have this setting. Menu button For details on how to operate the menu, refer to your camera's reference manual.
Connecting the camera to the computer 4 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. Lamp Lens barrier (monitor) button Windows 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.
Connecting the camera to the computer 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.
Confirming the computer recognizes the camera 1 Windows 2 14 Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “My Computer” from the “Start” menu. 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”.
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 2 Double-click the “System” icon. Windows 3 Open “My Computer” and double-click the “Control Panel” icon. For users running Windows XP, open “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu. The System window will appear. Click the “Device Manager” tab.
Confirming the USB driver is installed 4 Confirm that “OLYMPUS Digital Camera” is in the “Universal Serial Bus Controller” category. Windows 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”.
Downloading images to your computer 1 2 Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu. 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”.
Downloading images to your computer 4 Double-click the “100olymp” folder. Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.jpg” are displayed. Windows • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name File name (Example) (Example) Serial number Month / Day / Serial number • Serial numbers of image files run from 0001 to 9999. • Serial numbers of folders run from 100 to 999.
Downloading images to your computer The “My Documents” window is displayed. 6 The image is saved in the computer (in My Documents folder). • To select all files, choose Edit > Select all. Windows Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.jpg) to the “My Documents” window. When the image file has been downloaded to the computer, you can view images by double-clicking the image files downloaded to your computer.
Disconnecting the camera from your computer If your OS is Windows Me/2000, proceed to “Windows Me/2000/XP” ( p.21). Windows 98 Windows 1 2 3 20 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.
Disconnecting the camera from your computer 4 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Lamp The green lamp lights on some models. If the lamp is no flashing, then the cable can be removed. 5 Remove the USB cable from your computer. Windows 6 Remove the USB cable from the camera. Windows Me/2000/XP 1 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.
Disconnecting the camera from your computer 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. Windows 4 5 6 When a message appears, click “OK”. Remove the USB cable from the camera. Remove the USB cable from your computer.
Macintosh Using Mac OS (9/X) Make sure that: 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.
Connecting the camera to the computer Some camera models have a “USB” setting in the menu. Make sure that “PC” is selected before connecting. This is not required if your camera [SETUP] tab Arrow pad does not have this setting. Menu button For details on how to operate the menu, refer to your camera's reference manual. SEtUP CARD EDIt PLAY 1 2 Insert the marked end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. Look for this mark.
Connecting the camera to the computer 4 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. Lamp Lens barrier (monitor) button 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.
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).
Downloading images to your computer Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.JPG” are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name File name (Example) (Example) Serial number Month / Day / Serial number • When file number 9999 is reached, a new folder is created and assigned the next number.
Downloading images to your computer The “Hard Disk” window is displayed. Macintosh 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.
Downloading images to your computer 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.
Disconnecting the camera from your computer 1 2 Macintosh 3 5 Lamp Card access lamp Drag the “untitled” icon on the desktop to “Trash”. Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. The green lamp lights on some models. If the lamp is no flashing, then the cable can be removed. 4 30 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Remove the USB cable from the camera.
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 For an OS listed above, you can download images directly to your computer using an optional floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter. For details, see the Olympus Corporate Site or phone customer support.
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