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DIGITAL CAMERA D-540ZOOM C-310ZOOM X-100 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. Screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual may differ from those of the actual product.
For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : D-540ZOOM/C-310ZOOM/X-100 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number :1-631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Composition of the manual Contents P.4 Getting started P.8 1 About the menus P.31 2 For shooting and learning the basic operations. Shooting basics P.40 3 For fine- tuning the settings to get that particular shot. Advanced shooting P.59 4 For playing back and arranging pictures. Playback P.73 5 Settings that make the camera easier to operate. Useful functions P.89 6 Print setting (DPOF) P.98 7 Direct printing (PictBridge) P.107 8 Miscellaneous P.121 9 Specifications P.
Contents Composition of the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 Getting started 8 Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Monitor indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Attaching the strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 3 Shooting basics 40 Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Taking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Turning off the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 If correct focus cannot be obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Determine the position of the subject after focusing (Focus Lock) .
Contents 5 Playback 73 Viewing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 QUICK VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Picture rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Index display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Selecting the number of pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 8 Direct printing (PictBridge) 107 Using the direct printing function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Connecting the camera to a printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Printing pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Using the simple print method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 PRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 ALL PRINT mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Getting started Names of parts Camera Zoom lever (W/T• ) P.53, P.75, P.77 Shutter button Flash P.45 P.56 1 Getting started Self-timer lamp P.62, P.108 USB connector cover P.108 Lens Extends automatically when you set the shooting mode. DC-IN jack cover P.17 Strap eyelet P.14 USB connector P.108 Card slot P.20 DC-IN jack Card cover 8 P.20 P.
Names of parts Arrow pad Buttons on the arrow pad have their respective functions. They are also used as direction buttons. , , and indicate which button to be pressed. Shooting mode button Macro button ( ) P.59 ( : Virtual Dial) P.40 Flash mode button ( ) P.56 Self-timer button ( Viewfinder P.44 ) ) Getting started OK/Menu button ( P.31 P.62 Power switch P.22, P.40, P.73 QUICK VIEW button P.74 Monitor P.10 Arrow pad ( ) P.25, P.31 Battery compartment cover P.
Names of parts Monitor indications Shooting mode 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 1 2 11 12 5 12 6 13 7 Getting started 9 10 Still picture 13 8 9 14 8 15 Items Indications 1 Shooting mode 15 Movie , , 2 Battery check , , Ref. Page , , , P.40 P.12 3 Green lamp P.44 (lit) 4 Flash standby Camera movement warning/ Flash charge P.44 (Blinks) 5 Macro mode , P.59 6 Flash mode , 7 Sequential shooting , , P.56 P.63 8 Self-timer P.62 9 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.
Names of parts Playback mode INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the monitor. Screens when the information display is set to ON are shown below. "Displaying shooting information" (P.93) 1 2 10 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 9 Still picture Movie Items 1 Print reservation, Number of prints 2 Battery check Indications Ref. Page x 10 P.100 , P.12 3 Protect P.82 4 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.66 5 Resolution 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 640×480, etc. P.66 P.
Names of parts Memory gauge 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. The indication is not displayed during movie recording. Shoot * Shoot * 1 Shoot Wait Getting started Before shooting (Gauge is off) One picture taken (Lit) Two or more taken (Lit) No more pictures can be taken (Fully lit).
How to use this manual Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details on operating procedures, see "How to use the menus" (P.32). 1 and indicate which button to press on the arrow pad. (The up or down buttons are used in this example.) This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this manual. Indications used in this manual Important information on factors which may lead to malfunctions or operational problems.
Attaching the strap 1 Thread the short end of the strap through the strap eyelet. 2 Thread the long end of the strap through the loop that has already gone through the eyelet. 1 Strap eyelet Getting started 3 Pull the strap tight, making sure that it is securely fastened and does not come loose. Note 14 • Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily catch on stray objects, causing serious damage.
Loading the batteries This camera uses 1 CR-V3 lithium battery pack, 2 AA (R6) alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries. Important • CR-V3 lithium battery cannot be recharged. • Do not peel off the label from a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. • Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. 1 Make sure that the power switch is located at OFF. 1 Power switch Getting started 2 Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of .
Loading the batteries 3 Insert the batteries, making sure that they are correctly oriented as shown in the illustration. The battery insertion direction mark is provided inside of the battery compartment. When using AA (R6) batteries When using a CR-V3 lithium battery pack 1 Getting started Battery insertion direction mark There is a mark showing the correct way to insert the AA batteries on the bottom of the camera.
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. CR-V3 lithium battery pack (Not rechargeable) Since the CR-V3 lithium battery pack has a long service life, it is convenient when traveling.
Loading the batteries Note 1 Getting started 18 • Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. • If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC or printer, 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 or printer. • Do not remove or load the batteries or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on.
Inserting a card "Card" in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures. Card basics Note • This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a PC, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera. "CARD SETUP - Formatting cards" (P.91) 19 1 Getting started The card corresponds to normal camera film for recording the pictures you have taken.
Inserting a card 1 Getting started 1 Make sure that the power switch is located at OFF. 2 Open the card cover. 3 Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration. • Insert the card while keeping it straight. • The card stops with a click when it is inserted all the way. • 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.
Inserting a card Removing the card Make sure that the power switch is located at OFF. 2 Open the card cover. 3 Push the card all the way in to unlock it, and let it return slowly. Power switch 1 Getting started 1 • The card is ejected a short way and then stops. Note Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot. 4 Hold the card straight and pull it out.
Power on/off When shooting pictures (Shooting mode) Power on: Slide the power switch to , pressing and holding the lock button. The camera turns on in the shooting mode. The lens extends and the subject is displayed on the monitor. Power switch 1 Getting started Lock button Power off: Slide the power switch to OFF. The camera turns off. (The monitor also turns off.) Power switch • Even if the monitor is turned off, the battery power is consumed unless the power switch is located at OFF.
Power on/off When playing back pictures (Playback mode) Power on: Slide the power switch to . The camera turns on in the playback mode. The monitor turns on and the last picture taken is displayed. If no pictures have been taken yet, or the xD-Picture card is empty, the message “NO PICTURE” is displayed on the monitor. Power switch Getting started Power off: 1 Slide the power switch to OFF. The monitor and the camera turn off.
Power on/off 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, one of the following screens will be displayed. • All data stored on the card is erased when the card is formatted. 1 Note Getting started Monitor indication NO CARD Corrective action There is no card in the camera or the card is not inserted properly. → Insert a card.
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 languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. 1 Slide the power switch to , pressing and holding the lock button. 2 Press 1 Lock button . • The top menu is displayed. 3 OK button Arrow pad Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. Top menu 4 Press to select the SETUP tab, and press .
Selecting a language 5 Press press to select , and . • The green frame moves to the selected item. 1 Getting started 6 Press and press 7 Press 8 Slide the power switch to OFF. to select a language, . again to exit the menu. Power switch TIPS • The language can also be set from the playback mode.
Setting the date and time 1 Slide the power switch to , pressing and holding the lock button. • The camera turns on in the shooting mode. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 2 Press Power switch Lock button 1 . • The top menu is displayed. Getting started OK button Arrow pad 3 Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. 4 Press to select the SETUP tab, and press . Top menu SETUP tab 5 Press press to select , and . • The green frame moves to the selected item.
Setting the date and time 6 Press to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/ Day/Year), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year). Then press . • Move to the year setting. • The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D. 1 Getting started 7 Press to set the year, and press to move to the month setting. • To move back to the previous setting, press . • The first two digits of the year are fixed.
Setting the date and time Note • The current settings are retained even when the power is turned off, unless they are readjusted. • The date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the camera is left without the battery for approximately 3 days. The settings will be canceled more quickly if the batteries were only loaded in the camera for a short time before being removed. Before taking important pictures, check that the date and time settings are correct.
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 vertical position, hold the camera to position the flash above the lens. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. 1 Correct grip: Horizontal grip Vertical grip Getting started Incorrect grip: × Note 30 • Clear pictures cannot be obtained if the camera moves as the shutter button is pressed.
2 About the menus Types of menus When you turn on the camera and press , the top menu is displayed on the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This chapter explains how the menus work, using the shooting mode screens. Arrow pad ( ) Press . The top menu is displayed. OK/Menu button 2 About the menus Select a menu using the arrow pad. Shortcut Menus Mode Menus • Take you directly to the setting screens. • Display operational buttons at the bottom of the screen.
How to use the menus 1 Press to display the top menu. Press . Top menu 2 Press to select a tab, and press . CAMERA tab 2 About the menus CARD tab OK button Arrow pad SETUP tab 32 Press to return to the tab selection screen.
How to use the menus 3 4 Press to select an item, and press . Press to select a setting. Press to complete setting. Press again to exit the menu and return to shooting status. 2 Note About the menus The green frame moves to the selected item. or To return to select an item, press or . • Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera and the settings performed. • In the shooting mode, you can take pictures by pressing the shutter button even with the menu being displayed.
Shortcut menus Shooting mode Shortcut menus are frequently used menus that can be accessed from the top menu. 2 About the menus WB Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source. P.71 Sets the image quality and resolution. Still picture : SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Movie : HQ, SQ P.66 MONITOR OFF (MONITOR ON) Sets whether or not the monitor also goes on when the camera turns on. If the monitor is set to off, the top menu displays MONITOR ON when the camera turns on. 34 P.
Shortcut menus Playback mode Still picture Movie 2 P.79 MOVIE PLAYBACK Plays back movies. It is displayed when a movie is selected. P.80 INFO Displays all the shooting information on the monitor. P.93 ERASE Erases the selected still picture or movie. P.83 35 About the menus Runs through all saved pictures one after another. It is displayed when the camera is playing back still pictures.
Mode Menus The MODE MENU has 3 tabs. Press associated menu items. to select a tab and display the Shooting mode CAMERA tab CARD tab 2 SETUP tab About the menus CAMERA tab DIGITAL ZOOM DRIVE PANORAMA Adjusts the brightness of the image (Exposure compensation). Enables the zoom shooting at larger magnification than the maximum optical zoom. Allows pictures to be taken as close as 2 cm/0.8" from the subject. Selects the shooting mode from (Single-frame shooting) and (Sequential shooting).
Mode Menus CAMERA tab CARD tab SETUP tab SETUP tab REC VIEW FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display. Selects whether to display pictures on the monitor while saving them to a card. Changes how file names are assigned. Checks the CCD and image processing functions for errors. 2 P.89 P.25 P.95 P.96 P.97 Adjusts the brightness of the monitor. P.94 Sets the date and time. P.
Mode Menus Playback mode PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab 2 PLAY tab About the menus Protects pictures from accidental erasure. Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise. Stores print reservation information on the card. P.82 P.76 P.98 EDIT tab INDEX Makes the file size smaller and saves it as a new file. Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 frames. P.85 P.87 CARD tab CARD SETUP 38 Erases all image data stored on the card. (ALL ERASE, FORMAT) P.84 P.
Mode Menus PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab SETUP tab Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display. 2 P.89 P.25 Adjusts the brightness of the monitor. P.94 Sets the date and time. P.27 Selects the number of frames in the index display. P.
3 Shooting basics Shooting mode This camera allows you to take still pictures and record movies. This camera has 7 shooting modes to choose from depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve. The factory default setting of the shooting mode is PROGRAM AUTO. For normal shooting which does not require any special setting or effect, you do not need to follow this procedure. 1 Slide the power switch to , pressing and holding the lock button.
Shooting mode 3 Select the mode best suited to your purpose from the following. • Press 4 Press to select the mode. 3 . PROGRAM AUTO (Factory default setting) Used for regular photography. The camera automatically makes the settings for natural color balance. Other functions, such as the flash mode and metering, can be adjusted manually. (Portrait) Suitable for taking a portrait-style shot of a person. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.
Shooting mode (Night scene) Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. If you take a picture of a street at night in any other mode, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with only dots of light showing. In this mode, the true appearance of the street is captured. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.
Shooting mode TIPS • For details of the functions for each mode mode" (P.133) Note "List of items by shooting • In the night scene mode, the sequential shooting is not available. • In the self-portrait mode, the digital zoom, super macro and panorama shooting are not available. • The prior flash setting is maintained in the night scene mode. • The flash mode is set independently from the night scene mode. "Using the flash" (P.
Taking still pictures You can take still pictures using either the monitor or the viewfinder. Both methods are easy as all you have to do is to press the shutter button. With the monitor, you can shoot while checking the picture area that the camera actually records. 1 Slide the power switch to , pressing and holding the lock button. Shutter button Power switch • The camera turns on in the shooting mode. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on.
Taking still pictures 3 Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the focus. • Focus and exposure are locked, when the green lamp lights steadily. (Focus Lock) • When the flash is ready to fire, the mark lights. 4 Shutter button Press the shutter button all the way (fully). • The camera takes the picture. • The BUSY bar is displayed while the picture is stored on the card. The next shooting is available when the display goes off. Shutter button 3 TIPS The monitor is hard to see.
Taking still pictures Note • Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is pressed hard, the camera may move, resulting in a blur. • Never open the card cover, remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while the BUSY bar is displayed on the monitor. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken. • When taking pictures against strong backlight, the area of the picture in shadow may appear colored.
Taking still pictures Turning off the monitor You can set whether or not the monitor is turned on when turning the camera on in the shooting mode. 1 Press . • The top menu is displayed. OK button Arrow pad 2 Press 3 The monitor turned off. 3 on the arrow pad (OFF). Shooting basics • Pressing to display the top menu, and press again turns the monitor on (ON). If the MONITOR OFF is set, the top menu displays MONITOR ON.
If correct focus cannot be obtained When correct focus cannot be obtained on the subject you want to shoot, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below. Determine the position of the subject after focusing (Focus Lock) 1 3 Slide the power switch to , pressing and holding the lock button. Power switch Shutter button • The camera turns on in the shooting mode. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on.
If correct focus cannot be obtained 4 Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose your shot. 5 Press the shutter button fully. Green lamp 3 Shutter button The green lamp blinks. →You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 20 cm (7.9") away from the subject. If you use the super macro mode, you can take pictures as close as 2 cm/0.8" from the subject. "Super macro mode shooting" (P.61) →Depending on the subject, the focus may not be locked.
If correct focus cannot be obtained Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly. If this happens, focus on an object with high contrast at the same distance as the intended subject (focus lock), recompose your shot and then take the picture.
Recording movies You can record movies with this camera. You can play back the recorded movies with this camera. Sound can not be recorded. 1 Slide the power switch to , pressing and holding the lock button. • The camera turns on in the shooting mode. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 2 Press ( ) to display the virtual dial screen. Power switch Lock button Shutter button Shooting basics OK button Arrow pad 3 Press .
Recording movies 5 Press the shutter button halfway. 6 Press the shutter button fully to start recording. • When recording a movie, the camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure according to the moving subject. • During movie recording, lights red. 7 Press the shutter button again to stop recording. • When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops automatically. 3 Note Shooting basics 52 • During movie recording, the flash and super macro mode are disabled.
Zoom Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3x magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 38 mm – 114 mm on a 35 mm camera). By combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom, zoom magnification can be increased to a maximum of approximately 10x . Using the optical zoom 1 Slide the power switch to , pressing and holding the lock button. Power switch Shutter button • The camera turns on in the shooting mode. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on.
Zoom Using the digital zoom 1 Slide the power switch to , pressing and holding the lock button. • The camera turns on in the shooting mode. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 2 Press Power switch Shutter button Lock button . Zoom lever • The top menu is displayed. 3 Shooting basics OK button Arrow pad 3 Press 4 Press to select the CAMERA tab, and press . 5 Press to select DIGITAL ZOOM, and press . 54 to select MODE MENU.
Zoom 6 Press press to select ON, and . • Press again to exit the menu and return to the shooting status. 7 Pull the zoom lever toward . • 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. The digital zoom is enabled when you reach the limit of the optical zoom and then pull the zoom lever toward T. 3 8 Take the picture. Note • Pictures taken with the digital zoom may appear grainy.
Using the flash Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. 1 Slide the power switch to , pressing and holding the lock button. Power switch • The camera turns on in the shooting mode. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 2 3 Press ( Lock button ). Shutter button • The current flash setting is displayed. Shooting basics Flash mode button ( ) 3 Press ( ) to change the flash mode to your desired setting.
Using the flash Note • The flash does not fire in the following situations: When shooting in the movie record mode. during sequential shooting ( ), panorama shooting or super macroshooting ( ) • The flash may not give you the optimum result in the macro mode, especially with wide-angle shooting. Check the resulting picture on the monitor. Auto-flash (No indication) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.
Using the flash Fill-in flash ( ) The flash fires regardless of the available light.This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on the subject’s face (such as shadows from tree leaves), in a backlight situation, or for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light). • The fill-in flash may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light. 3 Note Shooting basics Flash off ( ) The flash does not fire even in low light conditions.
4 Advanced shooting Macro mode shooting Use the macro mode to shoot proximate subjects (W:20cm to 50cm/T:50cm to 90cm). Regular photographs can be taken, but the camera may take time to focus on distant subjects. With macro mode Normal shooting 1 Set the power switch at . 2 Press ( 4 Power switch ). • The current setting is displayed. Macro button ( 3 Press ( ) to switch the macro mode on or off. • The setting changes between ON and OFF each time is pressed.
Macro mode shooting Note 4 Advanced shooting 60 • If you are close to a subject, the picture in the viewfinder is different from the area that the camera actually records. For macro mode shooting, we recommend using the monitor. • If you use the flash in macro shooting, shadows may be conspicuous and the correct exposure may not be achieved.
Super macro mode shooting This mode lets you shoot from as close as 2 cm/0.8" to your subject. In the mode, normal shooting is also possible, but the position of the zoom is fixed automatically and cannot be changed. 1 In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ and press . "How to use the menus" (P.32) OK button Arrow pad 2 Press press • Press again to exit the menu. 4 Take the picture. Note • During super macro shooting, the zoom function or flash is not available.
Self-timer shooting This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph. Fix the camera securely on a tripod or set it on a level surface for self-timer shooting. 1 Set the power switch at . • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 2 Press ( Power switch ). • The current self-timer setting is displayed. Self-timer button ( 3 4 Press ( ) to switch the selftimer mode on or off.
Sequential shooting This function allows you to take a rapid succession of still pictures by pressing and holding the shutter button (approximately 12 pictures at 1.5 frames per second only by sequential shooting in SQ2 mode). As you can choose the best picture from a series of sequential shots, you are recommended to use this mode when taking pictures of a moving subject. Focus, exposure and white balance are locked at the first frame. You can also erase the unwanted shots afterwards.
PANORAMA You can take advantage of panorama shooting with the Olympus xD-Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software. 1 In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → PANORAMA, and press . "How to use the menus" (P.32) • The PANORAMA mode is set. The subject is displayed on the monitor.
PANORAMA 3 Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, and 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. When shooting, make sure that the edges (right/left/top/bottom) of the images overlap, so that the CAMEDIA Master software can correctly connect the pictures.
Selecting a 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 available record mode and resolutions, and the number of still pictures or the movie recording time allowed on the card, refer to the table on the next page. The numbers in the table are approximate.
Selecting a 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 displayed on the monitor does not change even when you take pictures or stored images are erased. TIPS • Resolution The number of pixels (horizontal x vertical) used when saving an image.
Selecting a record mode 1 In the shooting mode top menu, press to select . "How to use the menus" (P.32) OK button 2 Arrow pad Press to select the desired record mode. • For still pictures, you can choose from SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2. 4 • For movies, you can choose HQ or SQ. Advanced shooting 3 Press • Press Note 68 . again to exit the menu. • The record mode setting returns to HQ (factory default setting) when the power is turned off. "ALL RESET - Saving the camera's settings" (P.
Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) This function allows you to make fine changes to the automatic exposure setting. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 0.5EV steps. When the setting is changed, you can check the result on the monitor. 1 In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → , and press . "How to use the menus" (P.
Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) Note 4 Advanced shooting 70 • The exposure compensation value returns to 0.0 (factory default setting) when the power is turned off. "ALL RESET - Saving the camera's settings" (P.89) • If the flash is used, the image brightness (exposure) may differ from the intended brightness. • Exposure compensation cannot correct the image if the surroundings of the subject are extremely bright or dark.
Adjusting the 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. 1 In the shooting mode top menu, press to select WB. "How to use the menus" (P.
Adjusting the white balance Note 4 Advanced shooting 72 • The white balance setting returns to AUTO (factory default setting) when the power is turned off. "ALL RESET - Saving the camera's settings" (P.89) • White balance may not be effective under some special light sources. • After setting a white balance other than AUTO, play back the picture and check the colors on the monitor.
5 Playback Viewing still pictures 1 Set the power switch at . Power switch Arrow pad • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) 2 5 Playback Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. Jumps to the picture 10 frames back. Display the previous picture. Displays the next picture. Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead. 3 Set the power switch at OFF. • The monitor and camera turn off.
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. 1 Press QUICK VIEW button while in the shooting mode. QUICK VIEW button • The camera immediately enters the playback mode and displays the last picture taken.
Viewing still pictures Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged in steps up to 4 times the original size. 1 Set the power switch at . Power switch Zoom lever • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) 2 Use the arrow pad to display the still picture you want to enlarge. • You cannot enlarge pictures with . Arrow pad 3 Pull the zoom lever toward . • The magnification increases each time the zoom lever is pulled.
Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise so that they are displayed vertically. 1 In the playback mode top menu, select MODE MENU → PLAY → , and press . "How to use the menus" (P.32) 2 Press to select +90° or -90°. • The picture is rotated, and displayed vertically. • To close the menu, press twice.
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. "Selecting the number of pictures" (P.78) 1 Set the power switch at . • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Power switch Zoom lever Arrow pad 2 Push the zoom lever toward to enter the index display mode. 5 Playback • Use the arrow pad to select the picture. : Moves to the next frame. : Moves to the previous 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. 1 In the playback mode top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → , and press . "How to use the menus" (P.32) OK button Arrow pad 2 Press and press • Press 5 Playback 78 to select 4, 9 or 16, . again to exit the menu.
Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies are played back. 1 Set the power switch at . Power switch • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) 2 Display a still picture, and press to display the top menu. OK button Arrow pad 3 Press ( slideshow. 4 Press ) to start the to stop the slideshow. • The slideshow will not stop until you cancel it by pressing .
MOVIE PLAYBACK - Viewing movies 1 Set the power switch at . Power switch • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) OK button Arrow pad 2 Use the arrow pad to display the picture with . "Viewing still pictures" (P.73) 5 Playback 3 Press . • The top menu is displayed. 4 Press to select MOVIE PLAYBACK.
MOVIE PLAYBACK - Viewing movies 5 Press and press to select PLAYBACK, . • 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. : Fast forward. Each press switches the speed between ×1, ×2 and ×20. : Fast rewind. Each press switches the speed between ×1, ×2 and ×20. • The MOVIE PLAYBACK menu is displayed again after playback ends. PLAYBACK: Plays back the entire movie again.
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. 1 Set the power switch at . Power switch • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) 2 Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to protect. "Viewing still pictures" (P.73) 3 OK button Arrow pad Press . • The top menu is displayed.
Erasing pictures This function enables you to erase recorded pictures. You can choose the single-frame erase or the all-frame erase. Note • You cannot erase pictures that are protected. Cancel the protection before erasing such pictures. • Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Be careful not to accidentally erase pictures you want to keep. "Protecting pictures" (P.82) Single-frame erase This function erases only the picture displayed on the monitor.
Erasing pictures All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card. 1 In the playback mode top menu, select MODE MENU → CARD → CARD SETUP, and press . "How to use the menus" (P.32) OK button Arrow pad 2 Press to select ERASE, and press . 3 Press press ALL 5 Playback to select YES, and . • All the pictures are erased.
Editing still pictures (Resizing) Changes the recorded still picture size to 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 and stores the picture as a new picture. 1 Set the power switch at . Power switch • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) 2 Use the arrow pad to display the still picture you want to edit. "Viewing still pictures" (P.73) 3 Press OK button Arrow pad . • The top menu is displayed. 4 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → EDIT → , and press .
Editing still pictures (Resizing) 5 Press to select the new picture size, and press . • The BUSY bar is displayed, and the camera returns to the playback mode. The newly created picture is stored as a separate picture from the original. • To quit the resizing function, select CANCEL, and press . Note 5 Playback 86 • Resizing is not possible in the following cases. Movies, pictures that have been edited on a PC, or when there is insufficient memory space on the card.
Editing movies (INDEX-Creating an index) This function lets you create indexes of the recorded movies. INDEX 9 frames extracted from a movie are displayed as an index to show the movie at a glance. Indexes can be stored on the card as a still picture. 1 Set the power switch at . Power switch • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) 2 Use the arrow pad to select a picture with . "Viewing still pictures" (P.73) OK button Arrow pad 3 Press .
Editing movies (INDEX-Creating an index) 6 Select the last frame of the index. As in Step 5, press the arrow pad to play back the movie until the picture that you want as the last frame is displayed in the green frame at the lower right corner, and press . 7 Press press to select OK, and . • The 9 frames extracted from the movie appear as an index display, and the camera returns to the playback mode. The index is stored as a new picture.
6 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 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 Functions that All Reset affects and their factory default settings Function Factory default setting WB AUTO Monitor ON (for still pictures) HQ INFO 6 Useful functions 90 P.63 P.66 (PROGRAM AUTO) AUTO DIGITAL ZOOM P.71 - DRIVE Shooting modes Ref. Page P.41 P.56 OFF P.59 0.0 P.69 OFF (1x) P.54 OFF P.61 OFF P.
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 transfer important data to a PC before formatting a card in use. 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CARD → CARD SETUP, and press . "How to use the menus" (P.
CARD SETUP - Formatting cards 3 Press . • The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted. Note 6 Useful functions 92 • 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.
Displaying shooting information This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information displayed, see "Monitor indications" (P.10). 1 Pressing in the playback mode top menu displays the full amount of shooting information on the monitor (On). "How to use the menus" (P.32) • To turn INFO off, press to bring up the top menu and press (Off).
Adjusting the monitor brightness This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor. The brightness can be adjusted in either the shooting mode or the playback mode. 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → , and press . "How to use the menus" (P.32) OK button 2 Arrow pad Press to adjust the brightness of the monitor, and when you have set the desired level, press . • Pressing brightens the monitor, and pressing darkens it. • Press again to exit the menu.
REC VIEW You can choose whether or not to have the picture you have just taken displayed briefly on the monitor. ON : The picture being recorded to the card is displayed. This is useful for making a quick check of the picture you have just taken. You can resume shooting anytime during REC VIEW. : 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.
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. File name Folder name \ D C I M \ * * * O LY M P \ P m d d * * * * . j p g Folder No. (100 - 999) Month File No. (1 - C) (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 The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. Wait over a minute after the monitor is used or continuous shots are taken to allow for proper performance of the Pixel Mapping function. 1 In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → PIXEL MAPPING, and press . "How to use the menus" (P.32) • START is displayed.
7 Print setting (DPOF) With print reservation Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a print shop that supports DPOF. DPOF is a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras.
With print reservation TIPS Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per 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 pictures stored on the card. Select the desired number of prints and whether you want the date and time included. 1 Play back a still picture. • You cannot print pictures with 2 . In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PLAY → , and press . OK button "How to use the menus" (P.32) Arrow pad • If print reservation data is already stored on the card, the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen appears, giving you the choice of resetting the data or keeping it.
All-frame reservation 5 Perform each setting as illustrated. Select x. Select . Set the number of prints Press to set the desired number of prints, and press If you want to continue to set the date/time printing data, press Step 4. . to return to : Increases the number. : Decreases the number. 7 Press to select NO, DATE or TIME, and press . NO : The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE : All the pictures are printed with the shooting date.
Single-frame reservation Use this feature to print only selected pictures. It is also used to change the reserved number of prints and the date/time settings. Display the frame you want to print and set the desired number of copies. 1 Play back a still picture. • You cannot print pictures with 2 . In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PLAY → , and press . "How to use the menus" (P.
Single-frame reservation 5 Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad. MORE : Sets the number of prints and date/time. → Go to Step 6. SINGLE PRINT : Sets single-frame print. The date/time settings are not available. The print reservation is set. Return to Step 4. CANCEL : Cancels the reservation of the picture displayed on the screen. "Resetting print reservation data" (P.105) END : Completes the print reservation. → Go to Step 11.
Single-frame reservation Set the date/time printing data Press to select NO, DATE or TIME, and press . NO : The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE : All the pictures with print reservation are printed with the shooting date. TIME : All the pictures with print reservation are printed with the shooting time. 8 After setting the number of prints and the date/time printing data, press again to complete the print reservations, and return to the screen in Step 4.
Resetting print reservation data This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for the pictures stored on the card. There are two ways to reset the print reservation data. One is to reset the print reservation data for all the frames. The other is to reset the print reservation data for the unwanted frames only. 1 Play back the still picture marked . 2 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PLAY → , and press . "How to use the menus" (P.32) • The PRINT ORDER SETTING screen appears.
Resetting print reservation data 5 Use the arrow pad to display the frame that has the print reservation data you want to reset, and press . • The Single-frame reservation menu screen appears. 6 Press to select CANCEL. • The selected print reservation data is canceled and the camera returns to the screen in Step 5. Single-frame reservation menu screen 7 When there are not any other print reservation data to be reset, press to display the Single-frame reservation menu screen, and press .
8 Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly without the use of a computer. With the camera connected to the printer, use the camera’s monitor to select the pictures you want to print, and the number of prints you want to make. It is also possible to print out pictures using the print reservation data. "Print setting (DPOF)" (P.
Connecting the camera to a printer Use the USB cable provided with the camera to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. 1 Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the printer’s USB port. • For details of how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the camera’s USB connector. 3 Set the power switch at USB connector cover USB connector .
Printing pictures When the camera is connected to a PictBridgecompatible printer, the PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed on the monitor. Use this screen to select the print mode. You can choose from the following print modes. PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX PRINT ORDER Prints the selected picture. "PRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode" (P.111) Prints all the pictures stored on the card. "ALL PRINT mode" (P.115) Prints one picture in multiple layout format. "PRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode" (P.
Printing pictures Using the simple print method The following is the simplest way of printing a picture. This prints one copy of the selected picture. The date or file name will not be printed. 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press to select PRINT, then press . • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. OK button Arrow pad 2 Press to select the paper size, then press . • When the PRINT PAPER screen is not displayed, SIZE, BORDERLESS and PICS/SHEET are set to STANDARD. Go to step 4.
Printing pictures 5 Press press to select PRINT, then . • Printing starts. • To cancel printing, select CANCEL and press . The PRINT MODE SELECT screen will be displayed again. • When printing completes, the monitor displays the PRINT PAPER screen shown in Step 4. If you want to continue printing, repeat step 4 and 5. PRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press to select PRINT or MULTI PRINT, then press . Zoom lever • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed.
Printing pictures 3 Use to select framed or unframed, then press . Go to step 5. OFF ( ON ( 4 ) ) The image is printed inside a blank frame. The image is printed filling the entire page. Press to select PICS/SHEET, then press . • PICS/SHEET depends on the paper size set in step 2 and the capabilities of your printer. 5 Press to select the picture you want to print. • Press the zoom lever toward W to display the pictures in index format.
Printing pictures Set a SINGLE PRINT reservation Press . • Press when the reservation. is displayed to cancel Print reservation mark is displayed. Set MORE print reservations c Press . • Print information setting screen is displayed. d Press to select the item you want to set, then press . • Press press to select the item, then . × DATE ( ) FILE NAME ( ) • DATE and FILE NAME are not available in MULTI PRINT mode. 113 8 Direct printing (PictBridge) Sets the number of prints.
Printing pictures e When you have finished all the settings for MORE, press . • The screen displayed in Step 5 appears. • To print more than one picture in PRINT and/or MULTI PRINT mode, repeat Steps 5 and 6 and make single and/or multiple print reservations for all the pictures you want to print. • is displayed in MULTI PRINT mode. 7 Press The settings you have made are displayed. . • The PRINT screen is displayed. 8 Print the pictures. • Press then press OK CANCEL 8 to select OK or CANCEL, .
Printing pictures ALL PRINT mode 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press to select ALL PRINT, then press . • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. 2 Press to select the paper size, then press . • When the PRINT PAPER screen is not displayed, SIZE and BORDERLESS are set to STANDARD. Go to Step 4. 3 Use to select framed or unframed, then press . OFF ( The image is printed inside a blank frame. ON ( ) The image is printed filling the entire page. • Print information setting screen is displayed.
Printing pictures 5 Press . • The PRINT screen is displayed. 6 Print the pictures. • Press then press OK CANCEL to select OK or CANCEL, . Printing starts. The settings are canceled and the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen. • When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen. "Exiting direct printing" (P.119) TRANSFERRING screen To cancel printing Pressing during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to continue or cancel printing.
Printing pictures ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press to select ALL INDEX or PRINT ORDER, then press . • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. 2 Press to select the paper size, then press . • When the PRINT PAPER screen is not displayed, SIZE and BORDERLESS are set to STANDARD. Go to Step 4. 3 Use to select framed or unframed, then press . OFF ( ) The image is printed inside a blank frame. ON ( ) The image is printed filling the entire page.
Printing pictures 4 Print the pictures. • Press then press OK CANCEL to select OK or CANCEL, . Printing starts. The settings are canceled and the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen. • When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen. "Exiting direct printing" (P.119) TRANSFERRING screen To cancel printing Pressing during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to continue or cancel printing.
Exiting direct printing When you have finished printing, disconnect the camera from the printer. 1 In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, select . • The message is displayed. 2 Set the power switch at OFF. Power switch • The camera turns off. 3 8 Direct printing (PictBridge) 4 Remove the USB cable from the camera. Remove the USB cable from the printer.
If an error code is displayed If an error code appears on the camera’s monitor during direct print setting or printing, see the following table. For more details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. Monitor indication NO CONNECTION NO PAPER Possible cause Corrective action The camera is not connected to the printer correctly. Disconnect the camera and connect it again correctly. There is no paper in the printer. Load some paper in the printer.
9 Miscellaneous Error codes Monitor indication NO CARD CARD ERROR WRITEPROTECT CARD FULL NO PICTURE PICTURE ERROR Possible cause Corrective action The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. Insert a card or insert a different card. If the problem persists, format the card. If the card cannot be formatted, it cannot be used. There is a problem with the card. This card cannot be used. Insert a new card. Writing to the card is prohibited.
Troubleshooting The camera does not work The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. Possible cause Corrective action The power is off. Turn on the camera. Ref. Page P.22 The batteries are loaded incorrectly. Reload the batteries correctly. P.15 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 The flash does not fire. Possible cause Corrective action The flash is set to the flash off mode. Select a flash mode other than flash off. P.56 The subject is illuminated. If you want the flash to fire on a brightly illuminated subject, set the flash to fill-in mode. P.56 Sequential shooting, movie mode, or super macro shooting is set. The flash does not fire in the sequential shooting, movie mode or super macro shooting. Set in the DRIVE mode. P.63 Panorama mode is set.
Troubleshooting Pictures you have taken do not appear on the monitor. Possible cause Corrective action The power is off. Set the power switch at on. Ref. Page The camera is in the shooting mode. Press QUICK VIEW button or set the power switch to to switch to the playback mode. P.23, P.74 There are no pictures on the card. NO PICTURE appears on the monitor. Record pictures. – There is a problem with the card. Refer to the "Error codes". , to turn the monitor P.23, P.73 P.
Troubleshooting The image quality is poor The picture is too bright. Possible cause Corrective action The flash was set to the fill-in flash mode. Select a flash mode other than fill-in flash. Ref. Page P.56 The subject was excessively illuminated. Adjust the exposure compensation toward minus (-) or change the camera position. P.69 The picture is too dark. Possible cause Corrective action The flash was blocked by your finger. Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers away from the flash.
Troubleshooting The picture has obscured edge(s). Possible cause Corrective action 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. Ref. Page P.30 The subject was too close. Check the actual picture area by using the monitor to take the picture. P.44 The picture is out of focus. Possible cause Corrective action The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed.
Troubleshooting Miscellaneous The life of the batteries is short. Possible cause Corrective action The camera is being used in a cold area. The battery performance decreases in cold areas. Protect the camera from the cold by using a cold protection gear, or by putting it inside your clothes. Ref. Page – The correct battery level is not displayed. Batteries can run out without a warning message when the amount of power consumed increases considerably. Replace with new batteries. P.
List of menus Shooting mode menus ( Top menu Tab MODE MENU CAMERA / / / DIGITAL ZOOM*1 WB Miscellaneous 128 YES, NO ON, OFF mode. Ref. Page P.69 P.54 P.61 P.63 P.64 P.91 P.89 ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, P.25 DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, ITALIANO, РУССКИЙ, PORTUGUES ON, OFF P.95 RESET, AUTO P.96 P.97 P.94 P.27 AUTO, , , , SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 MONITOR OFF (MONITOR ON) 9 ) -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.
List of menus Shooting mode menus ( Top menu Tab MODE MENU CAMERA CARD SETUP ) Function DIGITAL ZOOM CARD SETUP ALL RESET REC VIEW FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING WB MONITOR OFF (MONITOR ON) Setting -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0 ON, OFF YES, NO ON, OFF ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, ITALIANO, РУССКИЙ, PORTUGUES ON, OFF RESET, AUTO AUTO, , HQ, SQ , , Ref. Page P.69 P.54 P.91 P.89 P.25 P.95 P.96 P.97 P.94 P.27 P.71 P.66 P.
List of menus Playback mode menus (Still picture) Top menu Tab MODE MENU PLAY Function Setting ON, OFF Ref. Page P.82 0°, +90°, -90 P.76 , EDIT CARD CARD SETUP SETUP ALL RESET 640x480, 320x240, CANCEL ALL ERASE, FORMAT ON, OFF ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, ITALIANO, РУССКИЙ, PORTUGUES 4, 9, 16 INFO ERASE 9 Miscellaneous 130 YES, NO P.102, P.100 P.85 P.84, P.91 P.89 P.25 P.94 P.27 P.78 P.79 P.93 P.
List of menus Playback mode menus ( ) Top menu Tab Function MODE MENU PLAY EDIT INDEX CARD CARD SETUP SETUP ALL RESET MOVIE PLAYBACK INFO ERASE Setting Ref. Page P.82 P.87 ON, OFF OK, RESET, CANCEL ALL ERASE, P.84, FORMAT P.91 ON, OFF P.89 ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, P.25 DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, ITALIANO, РУССКИЙ, PORTUGUES P.94 P.27 4, 9, 16 P.78 PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME, EXIT YES, NO P.80 P.93 P.
List of factory default settings Shooting mode Shooting mode Zoom Monitor DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA WB FILE NAME AUTO OFF OFF (PROGRAM AUTO) Wide ON HQ 0.0 (Single-frame shooting) OFF OFF AUTO RESET OFF Playback mode INFO OFF OFF OFF OFF 0° 9 Other default settings ALL RESET 9 REC VIEW Miscellaneous 132 ON ENGLISH ON ±0 2004.01.
List of items by shooting mode Shooting mode K Item 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 — — 9 9 9 9 9 9 — 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 W (Wide) fixed 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9* 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 — 9 — DIGITAL ZOOM 9 9 9 9 9 — 9 PANORAMA 9 9 9 9 9 — — 9 Optical zoom WB 9 9 9 9 9 9 CARD SETUP 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 ALL RESET 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 REC VIEW 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 FILE NAME 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 *
Camera maintenance After use Turn the camera off. 1 Cleaning the camera Slide the power switch to OFF to turn the camera off. Make sure that the monitor is turned off. 2 Remove the batteries ( P.15). (If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the camera first before removing the plug from the AC outlet.) 3 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, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)) Applicable standards : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching II, PictBridge Movie Memory : QuickTime Motion JPEG support : xD-Picture Card (16 – 512 MB) No. of storable pictures When a 16 MB card is used : Approx. 6 frames (SHQ : 2048 x 1536) Approx.
Specifications Operating environment Temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation) -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage) Humidity : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage) Power supply : 1 CR-V3 lithium battery pack, or 2 AA (R6) alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries. AC adapter (optional) Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. Dimensions : 102 mm (W) x 55.5 mm (H) x 36.5 mm (D) (4" x 2.2" x 1.4") (excluding protrusions) Weight : 150 g (0.
Glossary of terms CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) This converts light passing through the lens into electrical signals. On this camera, light is picked up and converted into RGB signals to build a single image. DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) A standard for image files by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
Glossary of terms Sleep Mode A mode designed to save battery life. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate it for a certain time. To get out of the sleep mode, use any button on the camera (shutter button, arrow pad, etc.). TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor A color monitor constructed using thin-film transistor technology.
Index A Exposure compensation AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Adjusting the monitor brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 AF target mark. . . . . . . . . 10 44 48 Alkaline batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ALL RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 All-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . 84 All-frame reservation . . . . . 100 Arrow pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 73 Auto focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Auto-flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index ,59 , ,44 , ,36 , ,44 Macro mode . . . . . . . . . . 10 Memory gauge . . . . . . . . 10 12 Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . 31 32 Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 10 MONITOR OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MONITOR ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 MOVIE PLAYBACK ....... 47 47 51 80 , N Night scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 NiMH batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Number of storable still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index U , , USB connector . . . . . . . . . . . 8 108 USB connector cover . . . . . . 8 108 V , Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 44 Virtual dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 W White balance . . . . . . . . . . 71 X xD-Picture Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Z , , , Zoom lever . . . . . . . . . .
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DIGITAL CAMERA PERSONAL COMPUTER DIGITAL CAMERA — PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL How to use your PC to get the most from images taken with your digital camera. Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. This manual provides instructions on how to install the USB driver. To ensure correct installation, refer only to these installation procedures.
Introduction This manual explains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camera to a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About this manual The information contained in this manual may be subject to change without notice. For the latest information on the product, please consult your local Olympus representative. The information contained in this manual has been compiled by taking all possible measures to ensure its accuracy.
INDEX Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Identifying the OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Macintosh Macintosh (OS 9/X). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Windows Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Downloading image files using other OS (For other OS users). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flowchart By connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable, images on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS’s (operating systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the first time. Follow the chart below. For details, see the Olympus Corporate Site or phone customer support. Identifying the OS (p.6) Windows 98/ 98 SE (Second Edition) Windows Me/2000/XP MacOS 9.0 - 9.2/OS X * For OS 8.6, see below. Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (p.
Flowchart • When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. When connected (transmitting) to the computer, the camera does not enter the sleep mode nor will the camera’s power turn off automatically. Depending on the camera model, when the battery power runs out or the internal temperature rises, the camera may stop operating automatically. This could cause the computer to malfunction, and any image data (file) being transmitted may be lost.
Identifying the OS Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer. Windows 1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop. When the “My computer” icon is not on your desktop, click “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu. 2 3 Double-click the “Control Panel” icon. Double-click the “System” icon. The way the file icons inside the folder appear may vary depending on your version of Windows.
Identifying the OS 4 A System Properties window will appear. Note and record the “System:” information. Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional or Windows XP, then press “OK” to close the window. If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, proceed to “Installing the USB driver for Windows 98” ( p.9). Users running Windows Me/2000/XP p.11 Users running other OS p.31 Mac OS (Macintosh) Select “About This Computer” from the Apple menu on the menu bar.
Windows Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Make sure that: Windows Your computer is turned on and Windows is running. If you are running any applications, quit them all. You are recommended to power the camera using the optional AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image files (data). If you are using batteries, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power.
Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using Windows 98/98 SE) If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, you must install the USB driver. Follow the instructions below to install the USB driver in your computer. Once it is fully installed, you do not need to repeat the procedure again. If your OS is Windows Me/2000/XP, you do not need to install the USB driver. Proceed to “Connecting the camera to the computer” ( p.11). 1 The Olympus Windows Installer should automatically launch. Click “USB Driver”.
Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using Windows 98/98 SE) 3 Windows 4 10 5 Click “Continue”. The installation of the USB driver will start. Click “OK” to restart your computer and the installation is complete. When the computer has restarted, installation is complete. If the Olympus Windows Installer screen appears, click “Close” and remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
Connecting the camera to the computer Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before connecting the camera to your computer for the first time. ( p.9) Some camera models have a “USB” setting in the menu. Make sure that “PC” is selected before connecting. This is not required if your camera [SETUP] tab Arrow pad does not have this setting. Menu button For details on how to operate the menu, refer to your camera's reference manual.
Connecting the camera to the computer 4 Turn the camera on in (playback) mode. Lens barrier • Most cameras with a lens barrier turn on automatically in Step 3, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button or button. button or button Power switch Windows Mode dial Power switch 5 6 When the screen shown right appears on the monitor in Step 4, use the arrow pad to select “PC” and press the OK button.
Connecting the camera to the computer Windows XP You can download image files from the camera easily. Select “Copy pictures to folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard”, then follow the on-screen instructions. You may also select “take no action” to bypass the Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard. You may then use a more advanced image viewing/editing program such as Olympus CAMEDIA Master software.
Confirming the computer recognizes the camera 1 Windows 2 14 Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “My Computer” from the “Start” menu. Make sure the “Removable Disk” icon appears in the window. There may already be other “Removable Disk” icons for other devices, such as a removable media drive or USB SmartMedia Reader/ Writer. In this case, the digital camera is recognized as another “Removable Disk”.
Confirming the USB driver is installed If the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, follow the procedure below to check whether the USB driver has been fully installed. 1 2 Double-click the “System” icon. Windows 3 Open “My Computer” and double-click the “Control Panel” icon. For users running Windows XP, open “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu. The System window will appear. Click the “Device Manager” tab.
Confirming the USB driver is installed 4 Confirm that “OLYMPUS Digital Camera” is in the “Universal Serial Bus Controller” category. Windows If you cannot find the “OLYMPUS Digital Camera”, turn the camera off, disconnect the camera from the computer and start again. Users running Windows 98/98 SE start again from “Confirming the USB driver is installed”, and Users running Windows 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 Lamp Card access lamp 2 3 20 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the selftimer lamp (which on some models light while the camera is connected to the computer) or the card access lamp is not blinking. The lamps and their location vary depending on the model. Refer to your camera’s reference manual.
Disconnecting the camera from your computer 4 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the self-timer lamp (which on some models light while the camera is connected to the computer) or the card access lamp is not blinking. Lamp Depending on the camera model, the green lamp may light or lamps that were lit while the camera was connected to the computer may go off. If the lamp is not flashing, then the cable can be removed. 5 Remove the USB cable from the camera.
Disconnecting the camera from your computer 2 Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the task bar. The message saying that the drive has been stopped appears. 3 Click on the message. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” window appears. Windows 4 5 6 When a message appears, click “OK”. Remove the USB cable from the camera. Remove the USB cable from your computer.
Macintosh Using Mac OS (9/X) Make sure that: Your computer is turned on and Mac OS is running. If you are running any applications, quit them all. You are recommended to power the camera using the optional AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image files (data). If you are using batteries, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power.
Connecting the camera to the computer Some camera models have a “USB” setting in the menu. Make sure that “PC” is selected before connecting.This is not required if your camera [SETUP] tab Arrow pad does not have this setting. Menu button For details on how to operate the menu, refer to your camera's reference manual. SEtUP CARD EDIt PLAY 1 2 Insert the marked end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. Look for this mark.
Connecting the camera to the computer 4 Turn the camera on in (playback) mode. Lens barrier • Most cameras with a lens barrier turn on automatically in Step 3, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button or button. button or button Power switch Mode dial Power switch 5 Arrow pad SELECt GO OK button Macintosh 6 When the screen shown right appears on the monitor in Step 4, use the arrow pad to select “PC” and press the OK button.
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 4 Macintosh • 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 “Hard Disk” window is displayed. Macintosh 5 Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.JPG) to the “Hard Disk” window. The image is saved in the computer (in the Hard disk). • To select all images, click Edit > Select all. When the image file has been copied to the computer, you can view images by double-clicking the image files in the “Hard Disk” folder.
Downloading images to your computer Mac OS X Malfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS. • If the camera is not connected correctly, a malfunction occurs in the computer. • Date and time information of image files is not accurately displayed. • If the card cover of the camera is opened while connecting to the computer, the “untitled” icon does not disappear from the desktop, etc. When the computer has recognized the camera, the Apple Image Capture software dialog appears.
Disconnecting the camera from your computer 1 2 Macintosh 3 4 5 30 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the selftimer lamp (which on some models light while the camera is connected to the computer) or the card access lamp is not blinking. The lamps and their location vary depending on the model. Refer to your camera’s reference manual. Lamp Card access lamp Drag the “untitled” icon on the desktop to “Trash”.
Downloading image files using other OS (For other OS users) Users running other OS cannot connect the camera directly to a computer. Windows 95 Windows NT Mac OS before OS 9 For an OS listed above, you can download images directly to your computer using an optional floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter. For details, see the Olympus Corporate Site or phone customer support.
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