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DIGITAL CAMERA C-750 Ultra 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-750 Ultra Zoom Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
Contents P.4 Names of parts P.10 Getting started P.17 1 Using the menus P.32 2 Shooting basics P.42 3 Flash P.55 4 Advanced shooting P.67 5 Adjusting the image quality and exposure P.99 6 For playing back and editing pictures Playback P.116 7 Settings that make the camera easier to operate. Useful functions P.137 8 Printing pictures Print setting P.163 9 Troubleshooting and other information Miscellaneous P.174 10 Specifications P.195 Glossary of terms P.
Contents Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Viewfinder and monitor indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 1 Getting started 17 Attaching the strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents If correct focus cannot be obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Using the Focus Lock function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Subjects that are difficult to focus on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Using the optical zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Macro mode shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Super macro mode shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Self-timer shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Remote control shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Sequential shooting . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Auto bracketing . . . . . . . .
Contents 7 Playback 116 Viewing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 QUICK VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Index display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Selecting the number of pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Monitor/viewfinder brightness Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 151 REC VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 SLEEP - Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 SHUTTER SOUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 VOLUME - Playback Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 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 Zoom lever (W/T•GU) gP.53, 118, 119 Shutter button gP.46 Mode dial gP.42 Self-timer/Remote control lamp Remote control receiver gP.86, 87 Flash gP.55 Hot shoe gP.63 Strap eyelet gP.17 Microphone gP.97, 98, 130 Speaker gP.156 Lens A/V OUT jack (MONO) gP.128 USB connector DC-IN jack gP.20 Connector cover gP.
Names of parts Viewfinder gP.12, 30, 46 Diopter adjustment dial gP.30 Self-timer/Remote control button (Z) gP.86, 87 Erase button (S) gP.135 Macro/Spot button (() gP.79, 84 Print button (<) gP.165 Flash lever gP.55 Flash mode button (#) gP.55 Protect button (0) gP.134 AEL/Custom button (x) gP.80, 82, 139 Rotation button (y) gP.129 Card cover gP.22 Card access lamp gP.46 Arrow pad (acbd) gP.32 OK/Menu button (e) gP.32 Monitor button (QUICK VIEW f) gP.46, 117 Power switch gP.24 Monitor gP.
Names of parts Viewfinder and monitor indications 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“Information display” (P.150) zShooting modes F2.8 F2.8 SQ1 1600 1200 Still picture Movie Indications Ref. Page P, A, S, M, N, o, m, L, K, J, I, s P.42 2 Shutter speed 16 – 1/1000 P.69 3 Aperture value F2.8 – F8.0 P.68 Item 1 Shooting modes 4 Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.
Names of parts Item Indications Ref. Page 10 Flash mode !, #, $, #SLOW1, HSLOW1, #SLOW2 P.55 11 Flash intensity control w -2.0 – +2.0 P.62 12 Drive o, j, i, k, BKT P.89 13 Self-timer Remote control Y < P.86 P.87 14 Sound record R P.97, 98, 130 15 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.99 16 Resolution 2288 × 1712, 1280 × 960, 640 × 480, 320 × 240 etc. P.100 17 AF target mark [ ] P.46 18 Number of storable still 30 pictures Seconds remaining 36" P.100 P.
Names of parts zPlayback mode SQ1 1600 1200 Still picture Movie Item Indications Ref. Page 1 Battery check e, f 2 Print reservation, Number of prints Movie < × 10 3 Sound record H P.97 4 Protect 9 P.134 5 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.99 6 Resolution 2288 × 1712, 1280 × 960, 640 × 480, 320 × 240 etc. P.100 7 Aperture value F2.8 – F8.0 P.68 8 Shutter speed 16 – 1/1000 P.15 P.165 P.122 n 9 Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0 P.69 P.
Names of parts • 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. Note zMemory gauge Battery check 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. Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details on operating procedures, see “How to use the menus” (P.33). This represents the arrow pad. Only arrows applicable to the operation are shown. This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this manual.
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. 2 Pull the ends of the strap out of the stopper and ring. 1 Getting started Ring Stopper 3 4 Thread one end of 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. Thread the end of the strap back through the ring and stopper as indicated by the arrows.
Loading the batteries This camera uses two CR-V3 lithium battery packs or four AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. Important • CR-V3 lithium batteries cannot be recharged. • Do not peel off the label from a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. • Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. 1 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. Getting started Slide the battery compartment lock from = to ). 2 • The monitor is off. • The viewfinder is off.
Loading the batteries 5 Close the battery compartment cover, then press it down C and slide it in the direction shown D. • Press the center of the cover, as it may be difficult to close properly by pressing the edge. • Make sure the cover is closed securely. 6 C D 1 Note Getting started Slide the battery compartment lock from ) to =. • If the camera is left for about 1 hour with the batteries removed, some of the internal settings may revert to the factory default settings.
Loading the batteries Selecting optional batteries or an AC adapter In addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the following types of battery or AC adapter can be used. Choose the power source best suited to the situation. zCR-V3 lithium battery packs (Not rechargeable) 1 Since the CR-V3 lithium battery pack has a long service life, it is convenient when traveling. zNiMH batteries (Rechargeable) Getting started Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical.
Loading the batteries Note 21 1 Getting started • If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC, the image data may be lost or damaged. You are recommended to use the AC adapter when transferring images to a PC. Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is communicating with the PC. • Do not remove or load the batteries or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so could affect the camera’s internal settings or functions.
Inserting a card “Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures. Card basics 1 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. Getting started c Index area You can write down the card’s contents. d Contact area Comes into contact with the camera’s signal read contacts.
Inserting a card 3 Insert the card in the appropriate direction. • Insert the card while keeping it straight. • The card will stop with a click when it is inserted all the way to the end. • Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the card to jam. • If the card is not inserted all the way, data may not be written to the card. Notch 1 Card inserted correctly 4 Close the card cover securely until it clicks.
Power on/off 1 Press the tabs on the lens cap as indicated by the arrows and remove the lens cap. 2 Press the power switch. 1 Getting started • The power turns on and the lens extends when the mode dial is set to any mode other than q. The viewfinder turns on. • When the mode dial is set to q, the camera turns on in the playback mode and the monitor turns on. 3 Mode dial To turn the camera off, press the power switch again.
Power on/off Startup/Shutdown screen You can register a picture that will be displayed on the monitor and sound that will be played when turning the camera on or off. (P.157) You can also adjust the volume of the sound. (P.156) 1 If the card is not recognized (card check) When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If there is no card in the camera or a card that is not supported by this camera is inserted, the following screen is displayed.
Selecting a language You can select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations. Available language vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. 1 1 Set the mode dial to P and press the power switch to turn the camera on. Power switch Mode dial Getting started Arrow pad OK button 2 Press e. • The top menu is displayed. 3 DRIVE Press d on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.
5 6 Press ac to select W, then press d. SEtUP CARD PIC CAM Selecting a language ALL RESEt PW ON/OFF SEtUP REC VIEW SLEEP Press ac to select a language, then press e. 3 MIN 1 Getting started Press e again to exit the menu. ON ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUtSCH ESPAÑOL SELECt 7 8 ON ENGLISH GO Power switch To turn the camera off, press the power switch.
Setting the date and time 1 Set the mode dial to P and press the power switch to turn the camera on. Power switch Mode dial 1 2 OK button 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.
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. SEt D GO 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 To make the camera easier to use, adjust the viewfinder to match the eyesight (visual acuity) of the person using the camera. 1 Set the mode dial to h and press the power switch. Power switch Mode dial • The camera and the viewfinder turn on. 1 Getting started 2 While looking through the viewfinder, slowly turn the diopter adjustment dial. Viewfinder Diopter adjustment dial 3 Turn the 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 and the strap away from the lens and flash. Horizontal grip Vertical grip 1 Getting started Top view Do not hold this part of the lens. Note • Clear pictures cannot be obtained if the camera moves as the shutter button is pressed.
2 Using the menus About the menus When you turn on the camera and press e, the top menu is displayed on the monitor (or viewfinder). 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. Using the menus DRIVE MODE MENU WB Use the arrow pad to select a menu. MODE MENU • Lets you access the menu selections to set the ISO, sharpness, etc. • Categorizes the settings into 4 tabs.
How to use the menus 1 Press e to display the top menu. Press d. a tab, then press d. CAMERA tab DRIVE MODE MENU WB d SEt CARD PIC CAMERA Top menu 2 Press ac to select d DRIVE ISO A/S/M SLOW1 SLOW SEt CARD PICtURE CAM SEt CARD PIC CAM OK/Menu button AUtO SHARPNESS CONtRASt CARD tab a c CARD%SEtUP c a SETUP tab SEtUP CARD PIC CAM Arrow pad HQ WB 2 Press b to return to the tab selection screen.
How to use the menus 3 Press ac to select an 4 Press acto select a 2 DRIVE ISO A/S/M SLOW c Using the menus SEt CARD PIC CAMERA setting. Press e to complete setting. Press e again to exit the menu and return to shooting status. SLOW1 a d DRIVE ISO A/S/M SLOW SLOW1 To return to select an item, press b or e. Note 34 DRIVE AUtO ISO 50 A/S/M 100 200 SLOW c SEt CARD PIC CAMERA The green frame moves to the selected item.
Shortcut menus zShooting modes h mode i j k l m o r p P modes n mode DRIVE DRIVE DIGItAL ZOOM CARD SEtUP MODE MENU WB MODE MENU WB 2 DRIVE Selects a shooting mode from o (single-frame shooting), j (sequential shooting), i (high speed sequential shooting), k (AF sequential shooting) and BKT (auto bracketing). P.89 DIGITAL ZOOM Extends the maximum optical zoom, making possible up to approx. 40x zoom. P.54 K Sets the image quality and resolution.
Shortcut menus zPlayback mode Still picture Movie MOVIE PLAY INFO 2 MODE MENU INFO MODE MENU m Using the menus Runs through all saved pictures one after another. P.121 MOVIE PLAY MOVIE PLAYBACK Plays back movies. P.122 INDEX Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 frames. P.124 EDIT Edits a movie. P.126 INFO Displays all the shooting information on the monitor. P.150 u Displays a histogram showing the luminance distribution of still pictures. P.
Mode Menus The MODE MENU has 4 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 zShooting modes DRIVE ISO A/S/M SLOW 2 SLOW1 Selects a shooting mode from o (single-frame shooting), j (sequential shooting), i (high speed sequential DRIVE shooting), k (AF sequential shooting) and BKT (auto bracketing). Selects the ISO sensitivity from AUTO, ISO 50, 100, 200 and 400.
Mode Menus DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF AF MODE % 2 PANORAMA Using the menus 2 IN 1 FUNCTION AF AREA INFO u R (still pictures) R (movies) Extends the maximum optical zoom, making possible up to approx. 40x zoom. Keeps the image in focus at all times without having to press the shutter button halfway. Selects the auto focus method (iESP or SPOT). Allows pictures to be taken as close as 3 cm/1.2" from the subject. Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards.
Mode Menus CONTRAST SATURATION CARD tab CARD SETUP Adjusts the contrast of the image. Adjusts the level of color depth without changing the tint. Formats a card. P.111 P.112 P.148 SETUP tab P.137 P.26 P.157 P.152 P.153 P.145 P.159 P.160 P.151 P.28 P.161 P.162 P.142 P.139 P.154 P.155 39 2 Using the menus Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. W Selects a language for on-screen display.
Mode Menus PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab 2 SEt CARD EDIt PLAY zPlayback mode PLAY tab∗1 Using the menus Adds sound to a still picture already taken. ∗1 The PLAY tab is not displayed during movie playback. R P.130 EDIT tab∗2 Makes the file size smaller and saves it as a new file. Crops part of a picture and saves it as a P new file. ∗2 The EDIT tab is not displayed during movie playback. Q P.131 P.132 CARD tab CARD SETUP Erases all image data stored on the card or format the card. P.
Mode Menus X VIDEO OUT G 8 VOLUME Sets the date and time. Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. TV video signal types differ depending on the region. Selects the number of frames in the index display. Sets the beep sound used for button operations and warnings, and adjusts the volume. Adjusts the sound volume during playback. Also adjusts the volume of the sound selected in PW ON/OFF SETUP. P.28 P.162 P.120 P.154 P.
3 Shooting basics Shooting modes 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 shooting mode before and after turning the camera on. Mode dial Setting-related modes 3 Shooting modes Shooting basics Situation-related modes Playback mode gP.
Shooting modes you to capture facial expressions and detailed activity. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. k Landscape+Portrait shooting Suitable for taking pictures of both your subject and the landscape. The picture is taken with the background as well as the subject in the foreground in focus. You can take pictures of your subject against a beautiful sky or landscape. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.
Shooting modes Setting-related modes P Program shooting Allows you to take still pictures. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed. Other functions, such as flash modes and drive modes, can be adjusted manually. p Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual shooting When the mode dial is set to p, the following items can be set with the menus. g “A/S/M mode” (P.67). 3 A Aperture priority shooting Shooting basics Allows you to set the aperture manually.
Shooting modes Setting the shutter speed higher lets you capture fast-moving action without blur. The subject will be clear and sharp, as if it is not moving. Setting the shutter speed lower blurs a moving subject, giving the impression of movement. 3 M Manual shooting r My Mode Allows you to save your favorite settings as your own personal mode and use these customized settings when taking pictures. Current settings can also be saved for retrieving by this mode. g“MY MODE SETUP” (P.
Taking still pictures You can take still pictures using either the viewfinder or the monitor. Mode dial 1 Set the mode dial to h i j k l m o r p P and press the power switch. Shutter button Mode dial Flash lever g“Power on/off” (P.24) • The viewfinder turns on. 3 Shooting basics To shoot using the monitor, press f to turn the monitor on. f button Power switch Card access lamp 2 Decide the composition of the picture. F2.
Taking still pictures 3 Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the focus. 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. TIPS The subject cannot be focused on. g“If correct focus cannot be obtained” (P.49) The green lamp blinks. → You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 7 cm/2.8" (wide-angle) (1.2 m/3.9 ft. (telephoto)) away from the subject.
Taking still pictures To record sound with the picture → You can record sound when taking still pictures. Set R to ON. g“Recording sound with still pictures” (P.97) You can also add sound to a picture that has already been taken. g“Recording sound” (P.130) The viewfinder or monitor turns off automatically → If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the viewfinder and monitor turn off automatically. Operate the shutter button or zoom lever to turn the viewfinder or monitor on. g“SLEEP - Sleep Timer” (P.
If correct focus cannot be obtained When the subject cannot be focused on, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below. Using the Focus Lock function Mode dial 1 Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on. • When shooting a hard-to-focus subject or a fast-moving subject, point the camera at an object about the same distance away as the subject. F2.
If correct focus cannot be obtained 4 Press the shutter button fully. Shutter button 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.82) Fix the focus position. g“AF LOCK – Locking the focus” (P.75) 3 Shooting basics Focus on the subject in the center of the frame. g“AF MODE - Changing the focus range” (P.
Recording movies This function allows you to record movies. If R is set to ON, sound is recorded at the same time. Mode dial 1 Set the mode dial to n and press the power switch. Shutter button Mode dial g“Power on/off” (P.24) • The viewfinder turns on. • The available recording time on the card that you are using is displayed. 3 2 Card access lamp Decide the composition of the picture. F2.8 • You can use the zoom lever to enlarge your subject.
Recording movies Note 3 • Depending on the card, the remaining recording time may drop rapidly during recording. Try using the card again after formatting it with your camera. g“CARD SETUP - Formatting Cards” (P.148) • When R is set to ON, the position of the optical zoom cannot be changed during movie recording. To use the zoom during recording, set DIGITAL ZOOM to ON. g“DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom” (P.54) • In n mode, the flash and manual focus (MF) cannot be used.
Zoom Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 10x magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 38 mm – 380 mm on a 35 mm camera). When taking still pictures, you can increase zoom magnification to a maximum of approximately 40x by combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom. During movie recording, the digital zoom magnification is 2.5x. Camera movement is likely to occur at higher magnifications. Stabilize the camera with a tripod, etc. to avoid camera movement.
Zoom DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ DIGITAL ZOOM Æ ON, and press e. Zoom lever g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu. 3 Mode dial Shooting basics In the top menu, select DIGITAL ZOOM Æ ON, and press e. 2 Pull 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.
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 c) Push the flash lever up. (c • The flash pops up. (d) 2 d Set the flash mode by repeatedly pressing #. c • The flash mode changes in the sequence shown below (when all modes are available).
Flash shooting 3 Press the shutter button halfway. # mark • In conditions where the flash will fire, # lights. 4 F2.8 Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. SQ1 1600 1200 Flash working range W (max.): Approx. 0.3 m to 4.5 m (1.0 ft. to 14.8 ft.) T (max.) : Approx. 1.2 m to 3.5 m (3.9 ft. to 11.5 ft.
Flash shooting TIPS The # (flash standby) indication blinks. → The flash is charging. Wait until # goes off. Camera movement warning (Auto-flash, red-eye reduction flash, fill-in flash) → When # (camera movement warning) lights, the shutter speed locks at its current level. This helps prevent camera shake problems (shutter speeds that are too slow can cause blur). However, if the zoom magnification is increased, the camera will increase the locked shutter speed accordingly.
Flash shooting zAuto-flash (No indication) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. To shoot a subject with backlight, position the AF target mark over the subject. zRed-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.
Flash shooting zFlash 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, such as in an art museum. You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a naturallooking 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 With 2nd curtain, the flash 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 : 16 sec. P, A, S, m mode : 4 sec. When the shutter speed is set to 4 sec. 4sec.
Using the slow synchronization flash Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ #SLOW Æ #SLOW1, HSLOW, #SLOW2, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the 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. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3 EV steps. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ w, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) 4 OK button 2 Press ac to select a setting.
External flash (optional) Using the external flash Various types of flash shooting are possible with the FL-20 or FL-40 external flash. If an external flash is used, the flash mode and exposure compensation will be detected automatically by the camera like the built-in flash. You cannot use the built-in flash and the external flash together. Mode dial 1 Slide the shoe cover off in the direction of the arrow and attach the external flash.
External flash (optional) 3 Press # to set the flash mode. g“Flash shooting” (P.55) Note 4 Flash 64 • If close-up pictures are overexposed, try using the built-in flash by itself.
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. (Unlike the FL-20 and FL-40, the amount of light emitted cannot be adjusted on commercially available external flashes.) For details on compatible commercially available external flashes, refer to the next page. 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.
5 Advanced shooting A/S/M mode Select the shooting mode to be used when the mode dial is set to p. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ A/S/M Æ A, S or M, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu.
Aperture priority shooting Mode dial 1 Select A mode. g“A/S/M mode” (P.67) 2 Press ac to set the aperture value. ac a : The aperture value increases. c : The aperture value decreases. 5 If the aperture value is displayed in red, the aperture setting is unsuitable for the conditions. Take the following steps. (When the aperture value is displayed in green, the setting will provide optimum exposure.) Advanced shooting Aperture value 1/1000 F2.
Shutter priority shooting Mode dial 1 Select S mode. g“A/S/M mode” (P.67) 2 Press ac to set the shutter speed. a : Sets a faster shutter speed. c : Sets a slower shutter speed. ac If the shutter speed is displayed in red, the setting is unsuitable for the conditions. Take the following steps. (When the shutter speed is displayed in green, the setting will provide optimum exposure.) Shutter speed SQ1 1600 1200 SQ1 1600 1200 appears : The image is overexposed. Press a to set a faster shutter speed.
Manual shooting Mode dial 1 Select M mode. g“A/S/M mode” (P.67) 2 Use the arrow pad to set the aperture value and shutter speed. d b a c 5 : : : : The aperture value increases. The aperture value decreases. Sets a faster shutter speed. Sets a slower shutter speed. Advanced shooting • When the shutter button is halfway pressed, the difference (ranging from -3.0 to +3.
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. You can also save the settings you are currently using. You can create and save up to 4 different patterns. g“MY MODE SETUP” (P.145) Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ MY MODE Æ MY MODE 1 to MY MODE 4, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.
Focusing applications AF MODE - Changing the focus range This function allows you to select the focus range of your subject. iESP SPOT Focus selection is based on the entire picture on the screen. Even when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is possible. Focus selection is based on the subject within the AF target mark. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ AF MODE Æ iESP or SPOT, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) 5 • Press e again to exit the menu.
Focusing applications FULLTIME AF - A reliable time-saving way to focus FULLTIME AF keeps the subject in front of the lens in focus at all times, without having to press the shutter button halfway. When ON is selected, the focusing time is reduced, letting you take successive snapshots. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ FULLTIME AF Æ ON, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu.
Focusing applications AF AREA – Changing the position of the AF target mark You can 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. g“AF MODE - Changing the focus range” (P.72) 2 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ AF AREA, and press d. Arrow pad 5 OK button Advanced shooting 3 Use the arrow pad to move the AF target mark to the area you want to focus on.
Focusing applications AF LOCK – Locking the focus Registering the AF lock function on the x in advance enables easy locking of the focus. Mode dial 1 Register the AF lock function on x. Shutter button g“Setting the custom button” (P.140) Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on and press x. x AEL/Custom button 5 • The focus is locked and the AF LOCK mark is displayed. • To reset the AF LOCK, press x again to cancel the AF LOCK.
Focusing applications TIPS How to save the locked focus after shooting (AF MEMORY) Æ Hold down x for more than 1 second. The AF MEMORY mark appears. When the mark appears, the locked focus is memorized. To cancel AF MEMORY, press x again. AF MEMORY mark F2.8 AF MEMORY SQ1 1600 1200 AF LOCK was canceled. Æ Do not operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after performing AF LOCK. AF LOCK will be canceled. Æ The camera had emerged from sleep mode or the power was turned off.
Focusing applications Manual focus If auto focus is unable to focus on a subject, use manual focus. Mode dial 1 Hold down e for more than 1 second. When the focus distance selection screen appears on the monitor, press b to select MF. Arrow pad OK button 5 F2.8 Advanced shooting MF AF 2 Press ac to set the focus distance. MF AF F2.8 • During operation, the area you are focusing on is enlarged. This lets you check whether the focus is in the right position.
Focusing applications 4 Take the picture. • The focus is locked at the distance you have set. To cancel manual focus 1 Hold down e for more than 1 second to display the focus distance selection screen. 2 F2.8 Press d to select AF, then press e. • Manual focus is canceled. MF AF MF AF TIPS How to shoot while keeping the same focus distance at all times Æ The focus can be fixed at the same distance as when you perform focus lock.
Metering There are three ways of measuring the brightness of a subject. Digital ESP metering Spot metering Multi-metering Meters the center of the subject and the surrounding area separately. Exposure is determined by metering within the AF target area. In this mode, a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light. gP.79 Meters the brightness of the subject at up to 8 different points to set the optimal exposure based on the average brightness.
Metering MULTI METERING Mode dial 1 When using the camera in the p mode, multi-metering is not available in the M mode. Set to any mode except M. ( Macro/Spot button x AEL/Custom button g“A/S/M mode” (P.67) • If a function other than AE lock is registered on x, set AE lock to the button. g“Setting the custom button” (P.140) 2 5 Press ( repeatedly to set n. Arrow pad OK button g“Spot metering” (P.
Metering Ex: When metering 2 points (pressing x 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. Indicates how much the present exposure you are metering differs from the average exposure value.
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 x to lock the metered value (exposure) temporarily. Next, compose your shot again with the sun in the frame and take the picture.
AE LOCK - Locking the exposure 3 Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on and press the shutter button halfway. • The green lamp lights. • AE lock cannot be canceled while the shutter button is pressed halfway. 4 Press the shutter button fully. • AE lock is automatically canceled after one shot. F2.8 SQ1 1600 1200 During AE lock, AEL is displayed. F2.8 SQ1 1600 1200 AE lock was canceled. Æ Do not operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after performing AE lock.
Macro mode shooting Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (W: 7 cm/2.8" to 60 cm/2.0 ft., T: 1.2 m/3.9 ft. to 2 m/6.6 ft.). However, in the & mode focusing is performed quickly. When the optical zoom lever is at the maximum wide position and you are as close as 7 cm/2.8" to your subject, you can fill the entire frame with your subject.
Super macro mode shooting This mode lets you shoot from as close as 3 cm/1.2" to your subject. Subjects measuring up to approximately 4 × 3 cm (1.6" × 1.2") can be captured on the monitor. In the % mode, normal shooting is also possible, but the position of the zoom is fixed automatically and cannot be changed. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ % Æ ON, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu.
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 Select Y by repeatedly pressing Z • If no operation is performed for about 3 seconds, the selected mode is set and the mode selector screen is automatically exited.
Remote control shooting Shooting is possible using the remote control device. This is useful when you want to take a picture with yourself in it, or a night scene, without touching the camera. Mode dial 1 Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, flat surface. 2 Select < by repeatedly pressing Z. Z Self-timer/Remote control button • If no operation is performed for about 3 seconds, the selected mode is set and the mode selector screen is automatically exited.
Remote control shooting TIPS The self-timer/remote control lamp does not blink after pressing the shutter button on the remote control device. Æ 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. Æ There is signal interference. Change the channel as described in the remote control device’s instruction manual. How to operate the zoom using the remote control device.
Sequential shooting There are 4 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting, AF sequential shooting and auto bracketing. Sequential shooting modes can be selected from the DRIVE mode menu. Sequential shooting cannot be performed when the record mode is set to TIFF. Drive mode o : Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed. (Normal shooting mode, single-frame shooting) j : Focus, exposure and white balance are locked at the first frame. Approx.
Sequential shooting Take the picture. • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button. • During sequential shooting, the subject does not appear on the viewfinder and monitor. SEt CARD PIC CAMERA 2 DRIVE ISO A/S/M HI AF SLOW BKt Auto bracketing BKT 5 Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposure compensation than by using the exposure setting considered optimal by the camera.
Sequential shooting 2 Select the exposure differential. Press ac to select ±0.3, ±0.7 or ±1.0, then press d. BKt CANCEL 3 SELECt GO Select the number of shots. Press ac to select ×3 or ×5, then press e. • 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. • Auto bracketing is not possible in M mode.
PANORAMA - Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus CAMEDIAbrand cards (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 Æ CAMERA Æ PANORAMA, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • The PANORAMA mode is set.
PANORAMA - 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. The part of the previous picture where it will be joined to the next picture does not remain in the frame on the edge of the screen.
2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one 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 Æ CAMERA Æ 2 IN 1, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) 5 • The 2 IN 1 picture mode is set. Advanced shooting Arrow pad 2 OK button Take the first shot. • The subject will be positioned on the left in the combined picture.
2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures Note • During 2 IN 1 picture shooting, the panorama and sequential shooting modes are not available. • 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. • If the camera enters sleep mode after the first shot, 2 IN 1 picture mode will be canceled.
FUNCTION - Adding special effects to pictures This feature lets you add special effects to your pictures during shooting. 4 effects are available. 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 Pictures are in black and white, with white letters on a black background emphasized to make them easier to read.
Recording sound with still pictures Sound can be recorded when taking still pictures. 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 Æ CAMERA Æ R Æ ON, and press e. Shutter button g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu.
Recording sound with movies Note • 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: the record mode is set to TIFF/the drive mode is set to sequential shooting (j, i, k, BKT) • Sound recording may also pick up camera noises, such as button operations, shutter movement, etc.
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 details of the different record modes, resolutions and number of pictures storable on the card, refer to the table on the next page. The numbers in the table are approximate. Record mode TIFF SHQ SQ1 SQ2 Quality File size The highest quality mode.
Record mode Still Picture Record Modes Record mode TIFF SHQ HQ 6 SQ1 Adjusting the image quality and exposure SQ2 Resolution Compression File format Memory capacity in no.
Record mode Note • The card memory capacity 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. In certain instances, the number of remaining pictures does not change even when you take pictures or stored images are erased. • If movies are shot with VIDEO OUT set to PAL and the AV cable connected, the movie recording time will differ from the time listed in the Movie Record Modes table.
Record mode 2 Press ac to select the desired record mode from TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2, then press d. 3 Press ac to select the resolution. If you have selected SQ1 or SQ2, press d after choosing the resolution, then choose HIGH or NORMAL by pressing ac. 4 Press e. SHQ 2288*1712 2288*1520 ENLARGE SIZE3200*2400 CANCEL SELECt GO • Press e again to exit the menu. TIPS • Resolution The number of pixels (horizontal × vertical) used when saving an image.
Record mode 3:2 Resolution The image aspect ratio is normally 4:3. If the aspect ratio is changed to 3:2, the image can be printed at a photo lab without losing the image borders. When 3:2 is activated, the resolution is 2288 × 1520 pixels. 3:2 resolution can be selected in the TIFF, SHQ or HQ mode. 3:2 resolution is not available in h or n mode. ENLARGE SIZE F2.
ISO sensitivity The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values also introduce electrical noise into the resulting image, which may give them a grainy appearance. AUTO 50/100/200/400 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.
Exposure compensation This function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposure setting using the arrow pad. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3 steps. When the setting is changed, you can check the result on the monitor or viewfinder. Mode dial 1 Press b d to select a setting. • Adjust toward + : Press d to adjust up to +2.0 in 1/3 steps.
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 Æ PICTURE Æ WB, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.
White balance Preset white balance Select a preset white balance setting according to the type of light. Press ac to select one of the following settings, then press e. Press e again to exit the menu. PRESEt WB 5 : For shooting on a sunny day. 3 : For shooting on a cloudy day. 1 : For shooting under a tungsten light (3000K)∗ . w : For shooting under a daylight fluorescent GO SELECt CANCEL lamp (6700K)∗ . This type of lamp is used mainly in homes.
White balance 2 Press e. • The white balance is set and the screen returns to the mode menu. • To cancel one-touch white balance, press b. e button F2.8 SQ1 1600 1200 6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure One-touch white balance 3 Press e repeatedly to exit the menu. Note 108 • 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 White balance adjustment This function lets you make fine changes to the current white balance setting. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ PICTURE Æ >, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • The white balance adjustment indicator appears on the screen. Arrow pad 2 OK button 6 ADJUSt GO • The white balance can be adjusted in 7 increments in both red and blue directions. • After saving the adjustment, press e again to exit the menu.
SHARPNESS This function adjusts the sharpness of the image. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ PICTURE Æ SHARPNESS, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad 2 6 Press ac to adjust the sharpness between +5 and -5. Adjusting the image quality and exposure SEt CARD PICtURE CAM OK button • To increase the sharpness (+) : WB Press a. The image contours are emphasized, making the image SHARPNESS appear sharper and more vivid.
CONTRAST This function adjusts the contrast of images. 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 Æ PICTURE Æ CONTRAST, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad 2 Press ac to adjust the contrast between +5 and -5. • To increase the contrast (+) : WB Press a. The light and dark areas are defined more clearly, making the SHARPNESS image look crisper.
SATURATION This function adjusts the color depth. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ PICTURE Æ SATURATION, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad 2 6 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.
NOISE REDUCTION This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds become slower and noise tends to appear on images. When noise reduction is set to ON, the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual. Noise reduction can only be used when the shutter speed is set slower than 1/2 sec.
Histogram display During shooting and playback, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of your subject in the monitor or viewfinder. Checking the histogram enables precise exposure control when taking pictures. During playback, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of recorded pictures. The histogram display can be set separately for shooting mode and playback mode. Ex: When a histogram is displayed in P mode F2.
Histogram display Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE Æ ON or MENU Æ CAMERA Æ OFF, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad • When ON is selected, the histogram is displayed. • Press e again to exit the menu. OK button Mode dial 6 Press c in the top menu. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) ISO100 '03 03.06 06.17 17 15 15:30 30 Playback mode Note • The histogram is not displayed in the following situations even if histogram display is set to ON.
7 Playback Viewing still pictures Mode dial 1 Set the mode dial to q and press the power switch. Power switch Mode dial g“Power on/off” (P.24) • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Arrow pad 2 Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. Jumps to the picture 10 frames back. 7 Displays the previous picture. Displays the next picture. Playback Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead.
Viewing still pictures 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 f twice quickly (doubleclick) while in the shooting mode. Shutter button • The camera immediately enters the playback mode and displays the last picture taken.
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 Pull the zoom lever toward T (U). • Each time you pull the zoom lever, the picture is enlarged gradually. • 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.120) Mode dial 1 In the single-frame playback mode, push 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 : Jumps to the previous index display (the frames before the top left 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 Æ SETUP Æ G Æ 4, 9 or 16, and press e. • Press e again to exit the menu. g“How to use the menus” (P.
Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies is played back. Mode dial 1 Select a still picture, then press e to display the top menu. a button e button 2 Press a to start the slideshow. INFO 3 MODE MENU 7 Press e to stop the slideshow. Note Playback • The slideshow will not stop until you cancel it by pressing e. • 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 to display the picture with n you want to play back. g“Viewing still pictures” (P.116) Arrow pad OK button n mark 7 2 Press e. • The top menu is displayed. Playback 3 Press a to select MOVIE PLAY. 4 Press ac to select MOVIE PLAYBACK, then press e. • The movie is played back. When playback ends, the display automatically returns to the beginning of the movie. • Fast forward/fast rewind functions are available during playback. d : Fast forward.
Viewing movies • Press e again after playback ends to MOVIE%PLAYBACK display the menu. PLAYBACK Plays back the entire PLAYBACK movie again. FRAME%BY%FRAME FRAME BY FRAME EXIt Plays back the movie manually one frame at a SELECt GO time. EXIT Leaves the movie playback mode. Press ac to select PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME or EXIT, then press e. zWhen 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 as well as edit movies. However, you cannot edit movies of the following lengths: Movies without sound : Longer than approximately 30 seconds in HQ mode Longer than approximately 150 seconds in SQ mode Movies with sound : Longer than approximately 30 seconds in HQ mode Longer than approximately 130 seconds in SQ mode INDEX EDIT 9 frames extracted from a movie are displayed as an index to show the movie at a glance.
Editing movies 4 Use the arrow pad to select the first frame of the index 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 OK button down. b : Displays the previous frame. The movie can be played continuously in reverse by holding the button down. 5 As in Step 4, use the arrow pad to select the last frame of the index and press e. 6 Press ac to select OK, then press e.
Editing movies Note • The interval between the frames that are automatically picked out varies depending on the length of the movie. • An index consists of 9 frames. • You cannot create an index if there is insufficient memory space on the card. EDIT - Editing a movie 3 Press ac to select EDIT, then press e. MOVIE PLAY MOVIE PLAYBACK INDEX EDIt 4 CANCEL SELECt GO Use the arrow pad to select the first frame of the part you want to keep and press e. a: Jumps to the first frame of the movie.
Editing movies 6 Press ac to select OK, then press e. • If you want to select different frames, select RESET and press e and repeat the procedure from Step 4. • To quit the editing function, select CANCEL and press e. 7 EDIt OK RESEt CANCEL 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. You can play back both still pictures and movies on your TV. 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.
Playback on a TV • When pictures are compressed in order to fit the entire picture on the TV screen, a black frame appears around the picture. If the picture is output to a video printer via the TV, the black frame may be printed. Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures 90 degrees counterclockwise or clockwise so that they are displayed vertically. Mode dial 1 In the single-frame playback mode, press y.
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 Æ PLAY Æ R. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button Playback 4 Microphone Press d to display START.
Editing still pictures This function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. Resizing Q Trimming P Changes the picture size to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 and stores the picture as a new file. Crops part of a picture and saves it as a new file. Mode dial 1 Use the arrow pad to select the still picture you want to edit. 2 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ EDIT, then choose each item. Zoom lever g“How to use the menus” (P.
Editing still pictures Trimming 3 4 Select P, then press d. Press ac to select P, then press e. CANCEL 5 EXIt SELECt GO Use the arrow pad and zoom lever to decide the trimming position and size. • Press acbd to move the trimming frame. • Use the zoom lever to decide the trimming size. The trimming frame changes from horizontal to vertical and vice versa when the maximum or minimum size is reached. 7 OK OK Playback 6 7 Press e. Press ac to select OK, then press e.
Editing still pictures Note • Trimming is not possible in the following cases. Movies, when there is insufficient memory space on the card, or when the picture was taken with the record mode set to ENLARGE SIZE • It may not be possible to trim pictures taken with another camera. • If pictures recorded in 3:2 are trimmed, the image proportions are changed to the standard 4:3 aspect ratio. • If a trimmed picture is printed out, it may appear grainy.
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 to display the picture you want to protect. 0 Protect button g“Viewing still pictures” (P.116) Arrow pad OK button 2 Press 0. • To cancel protection, press 0 again. 7 Playback Displayed when a picture is protected.
Erasing pictures This function erases recorded pictures. Pictures can be erased either one frame at a time or all the pictures in the card. Note • You cannot erase protected pictures. 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.134) Single-frame erase Mode dial 1 Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to erase.
Erasing pictures All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CARD Æ CARD SETUP and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad 2 OK button Press ac to select R ALL ERASE, then press e. CARD%SEtUP ALL%ERASE FORMAt 7 Playback 3 CANCEL 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 choose whether or not to 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 to OFF in one shooting 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.
ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settings zFunctions that All Reset affects Factory default setting Function Function Factory default setting Ref. Page F No F2.8 P.68 FULLTIME AF OFF P.73 SHUTTER 1/1000 P.69 AF MODE iESP P.72 F 0.0 P.105 R (still pictures) OFF P.97 FLASH MODE AUTO P.55 R (movie) OFF P.98 w ±0 P.62 % OFF P.85 AF/MF AF P.77 FUNCTION OFF P.96 ( OFF P.79, 84 INFO OFF Z OFF P.86, 87 u OFF LCD∗ OFF OPTICAL ZOOM WIDE 8 Ref. Page P.150 P.
CUSTOM BUTTON Functions listed in the table below can be assigned to the custom button on the camera. This makes it easy to jump to frequently used functions simply by pressing the custom button without having to select a shortcut menu or MODE MENU from the top menu. x button Available functions Settings Ref. Page AE LOCK (factory default setting) – AF LOCK – P.75 DRIVE o, j, i, k, BKT P.89 ISO AUTO, 50, 100, 200, 400 P.104 A/S/M A, S, M P.67 #SLOW #SLOW1, HSLOW1, #SLOW2 P.
CUSTOM BUTTON Setting the custom button Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ CUSTOM BUTTON, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button 2 Press ac to select a function, then press d. CUStOM BUttON AE LOCK AF LOCK DRIVE ISO • Press e again to exit the menu.
CUSTOM BUTTON Using the custom button Mode dial 1 Press x. • The monitor turns on and the function currently set to the custom button appears. x AEL/Custom button Ex: When DRIVE is set on the custom button Set by repeatedly pressing the button. 8 • You cannot set the custom button separately in each time. Note 141 Useful functions TIPS When ISO is set to the custom button but you want to use AE lock → The AE lock function cannot be used when a different function is set to the custom button.
SHORT CUT You can set three shortcut menus (A, B, C) on the top menu in a still picture shooting mode (except h). 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: K C: WB Functions that can be set in the shortcut menu Ref. Page DRIVE P.89 PANORAMA P.92 ISO P.104 2 IN 1 P.94 A/S/M P.67 FUNCTION P.96 r1/2/3/4 P.71 AF AREA P.74 w P.
SHORT CUT 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 Æ SETUP Æ SHORT CUT, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button 2 Press ac to select A, B or C, then press d. SHORt CUt DRIVE 3 SELECt Press ac to select a function, then press e. GO SHORt CUt DRIVE ISO A/S/M 1/2/3/4 • The shortcut menu is set. • Press e again to exit the menu.
SHORT CUT 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 2 Press ab or c to select the shortcut menu. • The monitor jumps directly to the setting screen for that function.
MY MODE SETUP 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 4 different settings in MY MODE 1 to 4. Only MY MODE 1 has a factory default setting. zFunctions affected by MY MODE SETUP Functions that can be set in MY MODE Default setting Ref. Page Functions that can be set in MY MODE Default setting Ref.
MY MODE SETUP Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ MY MODE SETUP, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select the type of setting, then press d. PRESENT Saves the current camera settings. RESET Restores the factory default settings. CUSTOM Saves settings one by one. SEtUP CARD EDIt PLAY 2 MY MODE SEtUP PRESENt FILE NAME RESEt PIXEL MAPPING CUStOM • The MY MODE SETUP screen appears. 8 3 Select a MY MODE number.
MY MODE SETUP zWhen 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, MY MODE settings cannot be selected. MY MODE SEtUP RESEt PRESENt SEttING ALL RESEt CANCEL SELECt GO zWhen selecting CUSTOM in Step 2 4 Press ac to select the item you want to save in MY MODE, then press d. MY MODE SEtUP P/A/S/M/S-Prg M • For the available items, see “Functions affected by MY MODE SETUP” (P.145).
CARD SETUP - 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 existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted. Make sure that you save or transfer important data to a PC before formatting a card. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CARD Æ CARD SETUP, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.
CARD SETUP - Formatting Cards 2 Press a to select YES, then press e. • The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted. FORMAt CAUtION ERASING%ALL YES NO SELECt GO BUSY Note Never do the following during formatting, as they may cause the card to malfunction. • Open the card cover. • Remove the battery. • Connect or disconnect the AC adapter.
Information display This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for approx. 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information displayed, see “Viewfinder and monitor indications” (P.12). Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ INFO Æ ON or OFF, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Mode dial Pressing b in the top menu displays the full amount of shooting information on the monitor (ON).
Monitor/viewfinder brightness Adjustment This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor and viewfinder respectively. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ s, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button 2 Press ac to adjust the brightness while looking in the monitor or viewfinder, and when you have set the desired level, press e. • Pressing a brightens the monitor or viewfinder, and pressing c darkens it. • Press e again to exit the menu.
REC VIEW You can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor. 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. Pressing the shutter button halfway during Rec View lets you resume shooting immediately. The picture being recorded to the card is not displayed. This is useful when you want to prepare for your next shot while the previous picture is being recorded.
SLEEP - Sleep Timer The camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation when the preset time has elapsed with no operations performed. The camera activates again as soon as you touch the shutter button or arrow pad. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ SLEEP Æ 30 SEC, 1 MIN, 3 MIN, 5 MIN or 10 MIN, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button Note • The sleep mode is not activated when using the AC adapter.
Beep You can set the kind of beep sound used for button operations or warnings. 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 Æ SETUP Æ 8, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button 2 Select 1 or 2 and press d. Then select LOW or HIGH and press e.
SHUTTER SOUND You can select from 2 kinds of sound 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 Æ SETUP Æ SHUTTER SOUND, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button 2 Select 1 or 2 and press d. Then select LOW or HIGH and press e.
VOLUME - Playback 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 Æ SETUP Æ VOLUME, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad 2 Press ac to set the volume, then press e. • Press e again to exit the menu.
POWER ON/OFF SETUP - Power on/off display/sound setting You can select a picture and/or sound to be displayed/output when the power is turned on and off. It is also possible to register your favorite picture. g“SCREEN SETUP” (P.158) Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ PW ON/OFF SETUP, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad 2 OK button Press ac to select SCREEN, then press d. Press ac to select OFF, 1 or 2, then press b.
SCREEN SETUP You can register your favorite picture to be displayed when the power is turned on and off. The desired picture can be registered from the card. Make the POWER ON/OFF SETUP to display the registered picture. g“POWER ON/OFF SETUP - Power on/off display/sound setting” (P.157) Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ SCREEN SETUP, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.
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 Note • 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. PIXEL MAPPING The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions.
Measurement units Note • If you accidentally turn the camera off during Pixel Mapping, start again from Step 1. Measurement units 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 shorts 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 Æ SETUP Æ m/ft Æ m or ft, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.
VIDEO OUT - Video output selection 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 select the wrong video signal type, you will not be able to play back the recorded pictures properly on the TV. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ VIDEO OUT Æ NTSC or PAL, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu.
9 Print setting How to print pictures Several different printing options are available when you want to print out pictures. z Printing at a photo lab that supports DPOF or printing on a DPOF-compatible printer Store the print reservation data on the card. Print reservation allows you to save printing data (number of prints, date/time information, etc.) with the pictures stored on the card. • What is DPOF? DPOF is short for Digital Print Order Format.
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 the print reservation for pictures with n. Arrow pad OK button 2 Press <. The < PRINT ORDER screen appears. Press ac to select U, then press e.
All-frame reservation 4 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. • You cannot make the print reservation for pictures with n. < Print button Arrow pad 2 OK button Press <. The < PRINT ORDER screen appears. Press ac to select <, then press e.
Single-frame reservation 4 Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad. MORE SINGLE PRINT CANCEL END 5 SINGLE PRINt Sets the number of prints, date/time and trim size. MORE END Æ Go to Step 5. Sets single-frame print. CANCEL The date/time and Single-frame trimming settings are not reservation menu available. Æ Go to Step 8. Cancels the print reservation for the displayed picture. g “Resetting print reservation data” (P.172) Completes the print reservation. Æ Go to Step 10.
Single-frame reservation zTrim the picture g“Trimming” (P.170) 7 After setting all the print reservations, press e to complete the reservations. 2 SQ1 • The screen in Step 3 is restored and < appears on the displayed picture. GO SELECt 8 9 Press e to display the singleframe reservation menu. Press b to select END. • The < PRINT ORDER screen appears. SINGLE PRINt MORE END CANCEL 10 Press b repeatedly until the playback screen appears.
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.167) • 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 and zoom lever to decide the trimming position and size. • Press acbd to move the trimming frame.
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. ÆGo to SELECt GO 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. There are two ways to reset print reservation: you can reset all print reservation data or you can reset the print reservation data for only the frames you do not need. Mode dial 1 2 Play back a still picture with <. < Print button Press <. • If print reservation data is already stored on the card, the < PRINT ORDER SETTING screen appears.
Resetting print reservation data 5 Press acbd to display the frame whose print reservation data you want to reset, then press e. 2 SQ1 • The single-frame reservation menu is displayed. GO SELECt 6 Press c to select CANCEL. • Print reservation is canceled, and the screen in step 5 is restored. 7 8 If you are finished resetting print reservation data, press e to display the single-frame reservation menu. Press b. SINGLE PRINt MORE END CANCEL Press b repeatedly until the playback screen appears.
10 Miscellaneous Error codes Monitor indication q NO CARD q CARD ERROR q WRITEPROTECT q CARD FULL L NO PICTURE r PICTURE ERROR Possible cause Corrective action The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. Insert a card or insert a different card. Wipe the gold contacts with a commercially available cleaning paper and insert the card again. 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.
Troubleshooting zThe camera does not work Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. Press the power switch and turn on the camera. P.24 The batteries are loaded incorrectly. Reload the batteries correctly. P.18 The batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries with new ones. P.15 The batteries are temporarily unable to function because of the cold. Warm the batteries by putting them in your pocket for a while.
Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action The memory gauge is full. Wait until there is room in the memory gauge. Ref. Page P.15 There is a problem with the card. Refer to “Error codes”. P.174 The flash does not fire. The flash is retracted. Push the flash lever up to make the flash pop up. P.55 The subject is illuminated. If you want the flash to fire on a brightly illuminated subject, set the flash to fill-in mode. P.55 Auto bracketing is set.
Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The viewfinder or monitor is hard to see. The diopter is not adjusted properly. Adjust the diopter so that the AF target mark is clearly visible. P.30 The brightness of the viewfinder or monitor is not adjusted properly. Select s in the mode menu and adjust the brightness. P.151 The monitor is exposed to direct sunlight. Block the sunlight with your hand or use the viewfinder.
Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The settings are returned to the factory default settings when the camera is turned off. ALL RESET is set to ON. Select the SETUP tab in the mode menu and set ALL RESET to OFF. P.137 No picture is displayed on the TV when connected to the camera. The video output signal is incorrect. Set the video output signal according to the region where used. P.162 The TV video signal setting is incorrect. Set the TV to the video input mode. P.
Troubleshooting zThe image quality is poor. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The picture is too bright. The flash was set to the fill-in flash mode. Select a flash mode other than fill-in flash. P.55 The subject was excessively illuminated. Adjust the exposure compensation toward minus (–) or change the camera position. P.105 The picture is too dark. The flash was blocked by your finger. Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers away from the flash. P.
Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The picture has obscured edge(s). 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.31 The picture is out of focus. The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed. Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button gently. P.31 The subject was too close. Move further away from the subject. To take pictures closer than 7 cm (2.
Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The batteries soon run down. The camera is being used in a cold environment. Battery performance deteriorates in low temperatures. Keep the camera warm by putting it inside your coat or clothing. — The camera misread the remaining battery power. When the power consumption fluctuates greatly, the camera may turn off without displaying the low battery warning. Replace with new batteries. P.
List of menus zh mode Top menu DRIVE K X CARD SETUP 10 Miscellaneous 182 Setting o, j, i, k SHQ 2288 × 1712, HQ 2288 × 1712, SQ1 1280 × 960, SQ2 640 × 480 YES, NO Ref. Page P.89 P.99 P.28 P.
List of menus zi/j/k/l/m/o/r/p/Pmode Top menu MODE MENU Tab CAMERA Function DRIVE∗1 ISO A/S/M∗2 r1/2/3/4∗3 #SLOW NOISE REDUCTION∗4 MULTI METERING∗5 DIGITAL ZOOM∗6 FULLTIME AF AF MODE %∗6 PANORAMA∗7 2 IN 1 FUNCTION PICTURE AF AREA INFO u∗5 R (still pictures) K WB To the next page 183 10 Miscellaneous CARD > SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION CARD SETUP Setting Ref. Page o, j, i, P.89 ∗ k, BKT 5 AUTO, 50, 100, 200, P.104 400 A/S/M P.67 MY MODE 1 – P.71 MY MODE 4 -2.0 – +2.0 P.62 #SLOW1, P.
List of menus zi/j/k/l/m/o/r/p/Pmode (cont.) Top menu MODE MENU Tab SETUP Function ALL RESET∗8 W PW ON/OFF SETUP REC VIEW SLEEP MY MODE SETUP FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING s X m/ft VIDEO OUT SHORT CUT CUSTOM BUTTON 8 SHUTTER SOUND (DRIVE) (K) (WB) ∗1 Not available in m mode. ∗2 Only available in p modes. ∗3 Only available in r mode. ∗4 Not available in i j k l m o modes. 10 ∗5 Not available in M mode. ∗6 Not available in o mode. Miscellaneous ∗7 Not available in o p modes. ∗8 Not available in r mode.
List of menus zn mode Top menu MODE MENU Tab CAMERA Function ISO FULLTIME AF % FUNCTION PICTURE CARD SETUP R > SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION CARD SETUP ALL RESET W PW ON/OFF SETUP FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING s X VIDEO OUT 8 DIGITAL ZOOM K WB Setting Ref. Page AUTO, 50, 100, 200, P.104 400 OFF, ON P.73 OFF, ON P.85 OFF, BLACK & P.96 WHITE, SEPIA OFF, ON P.98 -7 – +7 P.109 -5 – +5 P.110 -5 – +5 P.111 -5 – +5 P.112 YES, NO P.148 OFF, ON P.137 ENGLISH, P.26 FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL OFF, 1, 2 P.
List of menus zq mode (still pictures) Top menu MODE MENU Tab PLAY EDIT Function R Q P CARD CARD SETUP SETUP ALL RESET W PW ON/OFF SETUP SCREEN SETUP s X VIDEO OUT G 8 VOLUME m INFO u 10 Miscellaneous 186 Setting Ref. Page START P.130 640 × 480, P.131 320 × 240, CANCEL NEW FILE, P.132 CANCEL ALL ERASE, P.136, FORMAT 148 OFF, ON P.137 ENGLISH, P.26 FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL OFF, 1, 2 P.157 P.158 P.151 P.28 NTSC, PAL P.162 4, 9, 16 P.120 OFF, 1, 2 P.154 P.156 P.121 P.150 P.
List of menus zq mode (movies) Top menu MODE MENU MOVIE PLAY Tab CARD Function CARD SETUP SETUP ALL RESET W PW ON/OFF SETUP s X VIDEO OUT G 8 VOLUME MOVIE PLAYBACK INDEX EDIT INFO Setting ALL ERASE, FORMAT OFF, ON ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL OFF, 1, 2 NTSC, PAL 4, 9, 16 OFF, 1, 2 PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME, EXIT OK, RESET, CANCEL OK, RESET, CANCEL Ref. Page P.136, 148 P.137 P.26 P.157 P.151 P.28 P.162 P.120 P.154 P.156 P.122 P.124 P.126 P.
List of factory default settings The functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory. zShooting mode 10 F No F2.8 SHUTTER 1/1000 ZOOM WIDE LCD OFF F 0.
List of factory default settings TIFF 2288 × 1712 SHQ 2288 × 1712 HQ 2288 × 1712 SQ1 1280 × 960 NORMAL SQ2 640 × 480 NORMAL WB AUTO > ±0 SHARPNESS ±0 CONTRAST ±0 SATURATION ±0 REC VIEW ON SLEEP 3 MIN FILE NAME RESET m/ft m SHORT CUT A: DRIVE, B: K C: WB CUSTOM BUTTON AE LOCK SHUTTER SOUND 1-LOW R (still pictures) OFF R (movies) OFF 10 Miscellaneous 189
List of factory default settings zPlayback mode INFO OFF u OFF 0 OFF y 0° < OFF G 9 R OFF VOLUME 3 zOthers ALL RESET ON W ENGLISH PW ON/OFF SETUP 1 s NORMAL X Y-M-D 2003.01.01 00:00 VIDEO OUT * 8 1-LOW ∗ Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold.
Modes and Shooting Functions In r mode, available functions vary depending on the modes set in the MY MODE SETUP menu.
Modes and Shooting Functions Mode Function h BKT — PANORAMA — S n M P — 9 — 9 — — 9∗2 9∗1 — 9 9 SEPIA — 9 WHITE BOARD — 9 — BLACK BOARD — 9 — — 9 — R (movie) — 9 K 9 FUNCTION — — BLACK&WHITE R ISO — F — WB — 9 > — 9 SHARPNESS — 9 CONTRAST — 9 SATURATION — NOISE REDUCTION 10 A 9∗2 j, i, k 2 IN 1 p ijk lmo 9 — 9 9 9 — — 9 Miscellaneous INFO — u — ALL RESET — 9∗3 W — 9 PW ON/OFF SETUP — 9 REC VIEW — 9 SLEEP — 9 MY MODE
Modes and Shooting Functions Mode h Function FILE NAME ijk lmo p A — 9 PIXEL MAPPING — 9 s — 9 X S M P n 9 m/ft — 9 VIDEO OUT — 9 SHORT CUT — 9 — CUSTOM BUTTON — 9 — 8 — 9 SHUTTER SOUND — 9 9 : Available — — — : Not available ∗1 Cannot be selected in o mode. ∗2 Cannot be selected in m mode. ∗3 Cannot be selected in r mode.
Camera maintenance zAfter use Turn off the power and fit the lens cap on the lens. If you are not going to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries. zCleaning the camera 1 Turn off the camera. gP.24 2 3 Remove the batteries. gP.18 (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. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well.
Specifications Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Recording system Still picture : Digital recording, TIFF (non-compression), JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), Exif 2.
Specifications 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 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. Eclipsing (Vignetting) This refers to when an object obscures part of the field of view so that the whole subject is not photographed.
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 TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor A color monitor constructed using thin-film transistor. TTL (Through-The taking-Lens) System To help adjust exposure, a light receptor built into the camera directly measures the light passing through the lens. TTL-AUTO For use with an external flash. Light emitted by the flash is measured by the light receptor in the camera as it passes through the lens. A signal is then sent to adjust the external flash intensity.
Index 3:2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 A A/V OUT jack. . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 128 AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 AE lock B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 AE memory C . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 AEL/custom button x . . . . . 80, 82, 139 AF AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 AF LOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 AF MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 AF sequential shooting k . . . . . . 89 AF target mark. . . . . . . . . . . .
Index Flash off $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Flash stand-by . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 57 Fluorescent lamp >. . . . . . . . . 107 Focus lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Front curtain #SLOW1. . . . . . . . 59 Front curtain with red-eye reduction HSLOW1 . . . . . . . . 60 Full-auto shooting h . . . . . . . 42 FULLTIME AF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Fully pressed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index P S PAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162, 198 PANORAMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Picture rotation y . . . . . . . . . . . 129 PIXEL MAPPING. . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Playback mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Playback volume . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Playing back movies . . . . . . . . . 122 Playing back pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Portrait shooting i . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Preset white balance . . . . . . . . .
Index T TIFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Top menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Trimming P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Tripod socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Tungsten light 1 . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Two-in-one pictures 2 IN 1 . . . . . 94 U USB connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 V VIDEO OUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 30 VOLUME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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. Identifying the OS (p.6) Windows 98/ 98 SE (Second Edition) Windows Me/2000/XP MacOS 9.0 - 9.1/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) 1 Insert the marked end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. Look for this mark. Terminal USB port 2 After making sure that the camera is turned off, connect the end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera. Windows The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer.
Connecting the camera to the computer 3 Turn the camera on. Windows 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 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 4 The computer recognizes the camera as a new device. When you connect the camera to the computer for the first time, the computer automatically recognizes the camera. Click “OK” when the message saying that the installation is completed appears. The computer recognizes the camera as a “Removable Disk”. When the camera is connected to the computer, none of the camera buttons are functional. Windows Windows XP You can download image files from the camera easily.
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 5 Lamp Remove the USB cable from the camera. Remove the USB cable from your computer. Windows 6 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Windows Me/2000/XP 1 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Some camera models have either a lamp on the right of the viewfinder or a card access lamp, and the location varies depending on the model.
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 1 Insert the marked end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. Look for this mark. Terminal USB port The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer. For details, refer to your computer's manual. 2 After making sure that the camera is turned off, connect the end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera. Macintosh The location of the USB connector or multi connector varies depending on the camera model.
Connecting the camera to the computer 3 Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up. Camera with a mode Set the mode dial to . (If the camera has a power switch as well as a mode dial, turn the power switch to ON.
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 4 5 30 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. Macintosh 3 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. Remove the USB cable from your computer.
Downloading image files using other OS (For other OS users) Users running other OS cannot connect the camera directly to a computer. Windows 95 Windows NT Mac OS before OS 9 You can download images directly to your computer using an optional floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter. Does your computer have a USB interface? Is there a port marked on your computer? No Yes No Connect the camera directly to your computer using the provided USB cable.
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