DIGITAL CAMERA D-565ZOOM C-450ZOOM X-300 REFERENCE MANUAL CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions. DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.
DIGITAL CAMERA D-565ZOOM C-450ZOOM X-300 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-565ZOOM/C-450ZOOM/X-300 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 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.61 4 For playing back and arranging pictures. Playback P.78 5 Settings that make the camera easier to operate. Useful functions P.96 6 Printing pictures. Print setting P.108 7 Troubleshooting and other information. Miscellaneous P.117 8 Specifications P.
Contents 1 Getting started 8 Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Monitor indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Attaching the strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 3 Shooting basics 40 Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Taking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Taking still pictures using the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Taking still pictures using the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 If correct focus cannot be obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 5 Playback 78 Viewing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 QUICK VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Index display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Selecting the number of pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 7 Print setting 108 How to print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 All-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Single-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Resetting print reservation data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 8 Miscellaneous 117 Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Getting started Names of parts Camera 1 Getting started Shutter button P.43 Zoom lever (W/T• ) P.55, P.80, P.81 Flash P.58 Self-timer lamp P.63 Lens barrier Turns the camera on and off in the shooting Lens Extends automatically mode. when you open the lens barrier. Connector cover DC-IN jack/VIDEO OUT jack cover P.17, P.84 Strap eyelet P.14 USB connector Card slot P.20 VIDEO OUT jack P.84 Card cover 8 P.20 DC-IN jack 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. Macro button ( ) P.61 1 Monitor button (QUICK VIEW ) P.45, P.79 Playback button ( ) P.78 Turns the camera on and off in the playback mode. Turns the monitor on and off in the shooting mode. Viewfinder P.43 Monitor P.10 Arrow pad ( ) P.26, P.31 Battery compartment cover P.
Names of parts Monitor indications Shooting mode 1 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 13 14 7 Getting started 9 10 11 5 6 13 12 14 8 15 8 1 2 15 9 10 16 16 Still picture Movie Items Indications 1 Scene select/movie , , 2 Battery check , , Ref. Page , , P.12 3 Green lamp P.43 4 Flash standby Camera movement warning/ Flash charge (lit) P.43 (Blinks) 5 Macro mode P.61 6 Flash mode , 7 Sequential shooting , , P.58 P.65 8 Self-timer 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.101) 1 2 10 3 4 5 2 3 7 8 8 9 9 Still picture Movie Items 1 Print reservation, Number of prints 2 Battery check Indications Ref. Page x 10 P.110 , P.12 3 Protect P.88 4 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.70 5 Resolution 2288×1712, 1024×768, 640×480, etc. P.
Names of parts Memory gauge The memory gauge lights up when you take a picture or record a movie. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture or the movie on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. If the memory gauge is fully lit, wait a few seconds until it goes off to take the next shot.
How to use this manual Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details on operating procedures, see "Types of menus" (P.31). 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 instructions in this manual. Indications used in this manual Important information on factors which may lead to a 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 or 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: 1 The monitor is off. Getting started The lens barrier is closed. The lamp on the right of the viewfinder is off. 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. 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. 4 When using a CR-V3 lithium battery pack, Insert it in the direction as shown in the illustration.
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, 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.
Inserting a card "Card" in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures. Card basics contacts. Compatible cards • xD-Picture Card (16 to 256 MB) Note 2 • 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.
Inserting a card 1 Make sure that: The lens barrier is closed. The monitor is off. The lamp on the right of the viewfinder is off. 1 2 Getting started 3 Open the card cover. Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration. • Insert the card 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.
Inserting a card Removing the card 1 Make sure that: The lens barrier is closed. The monitor is off. The lamp on the right of the viewfinder is off. Open the card cover. Getting started 2 3 1 Push the card all the way in to unlock it, and let it return slowly. • 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: Open the lens barrier fully. The camera turns on in the shooting mode and the lens extends. If the lens does not extend when the lens barrier is opened, there is a possibility that the barrier is not fully open. Open the lens barrier fully until you feel it click. Power off: Close the lens barrier slightly until it almost touches the lens barrel. The lens barrier stops just before it touches the lens and the lens retracts.
Power on/off TIPS • To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops operating if not used for 3 minutes. If the monitor is on, it will automatically turn off. The lens retracts automatically 5 minutes after that. The camera activates again as soon as you lightly press the shutter button or zoom lever. Whenever possible, turn the camera off when you do not intend to take any pictures for a while.
Power on/off TIPS • When the camera turns on, the monitor may light up momentarily and a picture may be displayed briefly. This is not a malfunction. Note 1 • Never open the card cover, remove the card or the batteries, or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so could destroy all data on the card. Destroyed data cannot be restored. When changing the card, be sure to turn the camera off before opening the card cover.
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 Corrective action NO CARD CARD%SEtUP POWER%OFF FORMAt SELECt GO 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 1 2 Open the lens barrier fully. Press . • The top menu is displayed. Getting started OK button 3 Arrow pad Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. Top menu 4 Press to select the SETUP tab, and press . SETUP tab 5 Press press 26 to select .
Selecting a language 6 7 Press and press Press to select a language, . ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUtSCH ESPAÑOL again to exit the menu. SELECt 8 GO Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off. 1 Getting started TIPS • The language can also be set from the playback mode.
Setting the date and time 1 1 Open the lens barrier fully. 2 Press . • 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. Press to set the year, and press to move to the month setting. Getting started 7 1 • To move back to the previous setting, press . • The first two digits of the year are fixed.
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 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 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 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. Top menu in still Top menu in movie picture shooting recording PHOTO 2 About the menus (Movie) Select this mode to record movies. It is displayed when the camera is in the still picture mode. P.53 (Still picture) Select this mode to take still pictures. This method is easy as all you have to do is to press the shutter button. It is displayed when the camera is in the movie mode. P.
Shortcut menus Playback mode Top menu when playing back still pictures Top menu when playing back a movie MOVIE%PLAY INFO MODE%MENU INFO ERASE MODE%MENU ERASE P.83 MOVIE PLAY Plays back movies. It is displayed when a movie is selected. P.86 INFO Displays all the shooting information on the monitor. P.101 ERASE Erases the selected still picture or movie. P.89 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 4 tabs. Press associated menu items. to select a tab and display the Shooting mode CAMERA tab PICTURE tab 2 CARD tab SETUP tab About the menus CAMERA tab SCENE SELECT ESP/ DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1 Selects the shooting mode from PROGRAM AUTO, (portrait), (landscape), (night scene) and (self-portrait). Selects the metering method from ESP and . Adjusts the brightness of the image (Exposure compensation).
Mode Menus CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab SETUP tab CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats a card. P.99 ALL RESET REC VIEW FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING VIDEO OUT Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display. Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.) on and off. 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.
Mode Menus PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab 2 SEt CARD EDIt PLAY Playback mode 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.88 P.85 P.108 EDIT tab BLACK&WHITE SEPIA INDEX Creates a black and white picture and saves it as a new picture. Creates a sepia-toned picture and saves it as a new picture. Makes the file size smaller and saves it as a new file.
Mode Menus PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab SETUP tab VIDEO OUT Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display. Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.) on and off. 2 P.97 P.26 P.104 Adjusts the brightness of the monitor. P.102 Sets the date and time. P.28 Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. TV video signal types differ depending on the region.
3 Shooting basics Shooting mode This camera allows you to take still pictures and record movies. You can select the appropriate mode from the SCENE SELECT (PROGRAM AUTO/ / / / ) depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve when you take still pictures. 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 Open the lens barrier fully.
Shooting mode 5 Press to select SCENE SELECT, and press . • The green frame moves to the selected item. 6 Press to select PROGRAM AUTO, , , or depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve. 7 Press 3 . • Press again to exit the menu. (Movie) Selected from the shooting mode top menu. "Types of menus" (P.31) Lets you record movies. The camera maintains the correct focus and exposure even if your subject moves. You cannot record movies with sound. "Recording movies" (P.
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.
Taking still pictures You can take still pictures using either the viewfinder or the monitor. Both methods are easy as all you have to do is to press the shutter button. If the camera is in the movie record mode, press , and from the top menu, select (Still picture). Taking still pictures using the viewfinder The camera actually records a wider area than the picture you compose while looking through the viewfinder. 1 Open the lens barrier fully. • Slide the lens barrier fully open until it clicks.
Taking still pictures • The orange lamp blinks while the picture is stored on the card. TIPS Correct focus cannot be obtained on the subject you want to shoot. → "If correct focus cannot be obtained" (P.48) The green lamp blinks. →You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 50 cm/1.6 ft. away from the subject. When the distance from the camera to the subject is less than 50 cm/1.6 ft., select the macro mode. "Macro mode shooting" (P.
Taking still pictures Taking still pictures using the monitor With the monitor, you can shoot while checking the picture area that the camera actually records. 1 Open the lens barrier fully. • Slide the lens barrier fully open until it clicks. 2 Press . 3 • The monitor turns on. "Monitor indications" (P.10) Decide the composition while looking at the image on the monitor. 4 Take the picture by following the same procedure as for shooting using the viewfinder.
Taking still pictures TIPS The monitor turns off automatically. →If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the monitor turns off automatically. The lens retracts automatically 5 minutes after that. Touch the shutter button or zoom lever to turn the monitor on. The monitor is hard to see. →Bright light, such as direct sunlight, may cause vertical lines to appear on the monitor screen. In this case, use the viewfinder. (Note that this does not affect recorded pictures.
Taking still pictures Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor Monitor Camera movement does not occur easily and subjects can be seen clearly even in bright places. Little battery power is used. You can check the picture area that the camera actually records more accurately. Disadvantages When close to a subject, the image in the viewfinder is a little different from the picture that the camera actually records. Camera movement can occur easily and subjects may be difficult to see in bright/dark places.
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 Open the lens barrier fully. • The camera turns on in the shooting mode. 3 2 Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on.
If correct focus cannot be obtained 4 Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose your shot. 5 Press the shutter button fully. Shutter button 3 The green lamp blinks. →You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 50 cm/1.6 ft. away from the subject. When the distance from the camera to the subject is less than 50 cm/1.6 ft., select the macro mode. "Macro mode shooting" (P.61) →Depending on the subject, the focus may not be locked. "Subjects that are difficult to focus on" (P.
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.
Night scene mode Setting the mode to Night scene allows you to take landscape shots at night under optimum conditions. In this mode, the shutter speed is not fixed to 1/30 second maximum when the flash is activated. Depending upon the subject or shooting conditions, shutter speed may extend up to 2 seconds. The noise reduction function activates automatically reducing ‘noise’ when the shutter speed is over 1 second.This function reduces electrostatic ‘noise’ that occurs with long exposure shots.
Night scene mode 4 Press to select the CAMERA tab, and press . 5 Press to select SCENE SELECT, and press . • The green frame moves to the selected item. 3 Shooting basics 6 Press press to select , and . • The setting is set to the night scene mode and the camera returns to the shooting mode. • The night scene mark appears on the monitor. 7 Take the picture. • If the shutter speed is more than 1 second, the noise reduction function will automatically be activated.
Recording movies You can record movies with this camera. Recorded movies can be played back or stored separately as still pictures using the index function. "INDEX - Creating an index" (P.94) 1 Open the lens barrier fully. • The camera turns on in the shooting mode. 2 Press . • The top menu is displayed. 3 Shooting basics OK button 3 Arrow pad Press to select . • Movie recording is set and the menu is closed.
Recording movies 6 Press the shutter button fully to start recording. • The orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights. • When recording a movie, the camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure according to the moving subject. • During movie recording, displayed. 7 lights red and the time you can shoot is Press the shutter button again to stop recording. • The orange lamp blinks while the movie is stored on the card.
Zoom Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3x magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 35 mm – 105 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 12x . Using the optical zoom 1 Open the lens barrier fully. • The camera turns on in the shooting mode. 3 Shooting basics 2 Push/pull the zoom lever while observing the subject on the monitor or viewfinder.
Zoom Using the digital zoom 1 Open the lens barrier fully. 2 Press Zoom lever . • The top menu is displayed. OK button Arrow pad 3 Press 4 Press to select the CAMERA tab, and press . 5 Press to select DIGITAL ZOOM, and press . 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 Open the lens barrier fully. • The camera turns on in the shooting mode. 2 Press ( ). • The current flash setting is displayed. 3 3 Press to change the flash mode to your desired setting. Shooting basics • Each time you press , the flash mode changes in the following sequence: "Auto-flash" - " Red-eye reduction flash" - " Fill-in flash" - " Flash off".
Using the flash Note • The flash does not fire in the following situations: When shooting in the movie record mode, during sequential shooting ( ) or panorama shooting. • 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. To shoot a subject with backlight, position the AF target mark over the subject.
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 The macro mode allows you to shoot at a distance of 20 cm to 50 cm (0.7 ft. to 1.6 ft.) from your subject. Regular photographs can be taken, but the camera may take time to focus on distant subjects. Normal shooting 1 With macro mode 4 Open the lens barrier fully. 2 Press ( Advanced shooting • The camera turns on in the shooting mode. ). • The monitor turns on and the current setting is displayed.
Macro mode shooting 3 Press ( ) to switch the macro mode on or off. • The setting changes between and OFF each time is pressed. When the macro mode is selected, is displayed on the monitor. 4 Take the picture. Note 4 Advanced shooting 62 • 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.
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 Open the lens barrier fully. • The camera turns on in the shooting mode. 2 Press ( ). • The monitor turns on and the current selftimer setting is displayed. 4 3 Press ( ) to switch the selftimer mode on or off. • The setting changes between ON and OFF each time is pressed.
Selecting the metering area In a backlight situation, your subject may appear dark if the picture is taken with the normal metering value (Digital ESP metering). In this case, by changing the metering area to the center of the viewfinder screen (Spot metering), a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light. ESP (Digital ESP) : Meters the center of the viewfinder and the area around it separately to obtain the optimum exposure.
Sequential shooting This function allows you to take a rapid succession of still pictures by pressing and holding the shutter button (9 pictures or more at 1.5 frames per second by Sequential shooting in HQ mode). As you can choose the best picture from a series of sequential shots, you are recommended to use this mode when taking pictures of a moving subject. Focus, exposure and white balance are locked at the first frame. You can also erase the unwanted shots afterwards. "Single-frame erase" (P.
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.
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. 1 Picture when played back In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → 2 IN 1, and press . "How to use the menus" (P.32) • The 2 IN 1 mode is set. The subject is displayed on the monitor. OK button 4 2 Arrow pad Advanced shooting Take the first shot while observing your subject on the monitor.
Taking two-in-one pictures Note • During 2 IN 1 mode shooting, the panorama and sequential shooting are not available. • When the batteries are exhausted ( is displayed), the flash automatically turns off. • The 2 IN 1 mode is canceled when is pressed or the lens barrier is closed. Press to cancel the 2 IN 1 picture mode after the first shot has been taken. The first picture will not be stored. • The 2 IN 1 mode is canceled when the camera enters the sleep mode after shooting the first picture.
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 different record modes, resolutions and number of storable still pictures on the card, refer to the table on the next page. The numbers in the table are approximate. Record mode Description Quality Clearer • A high quality mode. • Fewer images can be saved to a card.
Selecting a record mode Still Picture Record Modes Record mode SHQ HQ Resolution (No. of pixels) 2288 x 1712 Memory capacity in number of shots (using a 16 MB card) 5 16 SQ1 1024 x 768 76 SQ2 640 x 480 165 Movie Record Modes Maximum time for one recording (sec) Record mode Resolution Movie recording time HQ 320 x 240 15 SQ 160 x 120 60 The time remaining for recording movies (Total recording time) in the card is displayed on the monitor when the camera is set to the movie record mode ( ).
Selecting a record mode TIPS • Resolution The number of pixels (horizontal x vertical) used when saving an image. If the image will be printed, higher resolutions (larger numbers) are recommended so that the image will be clearer. However, higher resolutions make the file size (amount of data) larger, so the number of pictures that can be saved will be fewer.
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. Press • Press Note Advanced shooting 3 . again to exit the menu. • The record mode setting returns to HQ (factory default setting) when the lens barrier is closed. "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 brightness in the range of ±2.0 in 0.5 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 • The exposure compensation value returns to 0.0 (factory default setting) when the lens barrier is closed. "ALL RESET - Saving the camera's settings" (P.97) • 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, select MODE MENU → PICTURE → WB, and press . "How to use the menus" (P.
Adjusting the white balance Note • The white balance setting returns to AUTO (factory default setting) when the lens barrier is closed. "ALL RESET - Saving the camera's settings" (P.97) • 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 Press closed. with the lens barrier Playback button ( ) Arrow pad • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) 5 2 Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. Playback Jumps to the picture 10 frames back. Display the previous picture. Displays the next picture. Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead. 3 Press to cancel playback. • 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) twice quickly (doubleclick) while in the shooting mode. Monitor button (QUICK VIEW ) • 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 Press with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. 2 Use the arrow pad to display the still picture you want to enlarge. • You cannot enlarge pictures with Playback button ( ) Zoom lever . Arrow pad 5 3 Pull the zoom lever toward . Playback • The magnification increases each time the zoom lever is pulled.
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.82) 1 Press closed. with the lens barrier Playback button ( ) Zoom lever • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) 2 Arrow pad Push the zoom lever toward enter the index display mode. to 5 Playback • Use the arrow pad to select the picture. : Moves to the next 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 . Playback button ( "How to use the menus" (P.32) OK button 2 5 Arrow pad Press and press • Press Playback 82 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 Press closed. 2 Display a still picture, and press to display the top menu. with the lens barrier Playback button ( ) 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 .
Playback on a TV Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. Both a still picture and a movie can be played back. 1 Make sure that the camera and the TV are turned off. Connect the Video cable to the VIDEO OUT jack on the camera and the video input terminal on the TV. DC-IN jack/ VIDEO OUT jack cover VIDEO OUT jack 5 2 Connect to the TV’s video input (yellow) terminal. Video cable Turn the TV on and set it to the video input mode.
Playback on a TV 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 2 In the playback mode top menu, select MODE MENU → PLAY → and press . Press Playback button ( ) , to select +90° or -90°. • The picture is rotated, and displayed vertically. • To close the menu, press twice.
MOVIE PLAY - Viewing movies 1 Press closed. with the lens barrier Playback button ( • The monitor turns on. 2 Use the arrow pad to display the picture with . "Viewing still pictures" (P.78) 3 Press OK button Arrow pad mark . • The top menu is displayed. 5 Playback 4 Press to select MOVIE PLAY.
MOVIE PLAY - 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. • The MOVIE PLAYBACK menu is displayed again after playback ends. PLAYBACK: Plays back the entire movie again. FRAME BY FRAME: Plays back the movie manually one frame at a time. EXIT: Leaves the movie playback mode. Press to select from PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME or EXIT, and press .
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 Press closed. with the lens barrier Playback button ( ) • The monitor turns on. 2 Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to protect. "Viewing still pictures" (P.78) OK button Arrow pad 3 Press . • The top menu is displayed. 5 4 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PLAY → press .
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.88) 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 . Playback button ( "How to use the menus" (P.32) OK button 2 Arrow pad Press to select ERASE, and press . ALL CARD%SEtUP ALL%ERASE FORMAt 5 Playback 3 CANCEL Press press to select YES, and . • All the pictures are erased.
Editing still pictures This function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. BLACK&WHITE : Converts pictures into black and white pictures and stores them as new pictures. SEPIA : Converts pictures into sepia-toned pictures and stores them as new pictures. : Changes the picture size to 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 and stores the picture as a new picture. 1 Press closed. with the lens barrier Playback button ( ) • The monitor turns on.
Editing still pictures Creating black and white pictures 5 Select BLACK&WHITE, and press 6 Press to select BLACK&WHITE, and press Creating sepia-toned pictures Playback 5 Select SEPIA, and press 6 Press press CANCEL EXIt SELECt GO . to select SEPIA, and SEPIA . • The BUSY bar is displayed, and the camera returns to the playback mode. The sepia-toned picture is stored as a separate picture from the original. • To cancel the editing, select CANCEL and press .
Editing still pictures Resizing 5 Select 6 Press to select the new picture size, and press . , 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 640*480 320*240 CANCEL EXIt SELECt GO • Resizing is not possible in the following cases.
INDEX - Creating an 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 Press closed. with the lens barrier Playback button ( • The monitor turns on. 2 Use the arrow pad to select a picture with . OK button 3 Arrow pad Press . • The top menu is displayed. MOVIE%PLAY INFO 5 MODE%MENU ERASE 4 Playback In the top menu, select MODE MENU → EDIT → INDEX, and press . "How to use the menus" (P.
INDEX - Creating an index 6 Select the last frame of the index. OK 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, and press . 7 Press press to select OK, and . INDEX OK • The 9 frames extracted from the movie appear as an index display, and the RESEt camera returns to the playback mode. The CANCEL index is stored as a new picture.
6 Useful functions MODE RESET - Reset the settings you changed Return the settings you changed, such as exposure and white balance, to the factory default settings. If you set the camera in the movie mode ( ), it will return to the still picture mode ( ). Note 1 • The following settings do not return to the factory default settings. Mode menu SETUP tab functions (ALL RESET, , REC VIEW, etc.). In the shooting mode top menu, press to select MODE RESET. "How to use the menus" (P.
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 Ref. Page Monitor OFF - Optical Zoom Wide P.55 Shooting modes (Still picture) P.43 SCENE SELECT (PROGRAM AUTO) P.40 DRIVE (for still pictures) P.65 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF (1x) P.56 AUTO P.58 0.0 P.74 ESP/ ESP P.64 WB AUTO P.76 6 Useful functions 98 HQ (2288 x 1712 pixels) P.70 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 used card. 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. FORMAt CAUtION ERASING%ALL YES NO SELECt Note 6 Useful functions 100 GO • 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). Playback button ( ) "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. When the camera is in the shooting mode, you must turn on the monitor beforehand. 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 .
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.
Turning the beep sound off This function lets you turn on/off the beep sound used for warnings, etc. The beep sound can be adjusted in either the shooting mode or the playback mode. 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → → OFF or ON, and press . "How to use the menus" (P.32) OK button Arrow pad • Press 6 Useful functions 104 again to exit the menu.
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 a few minutes after the monitor is used or continuous shots are taken to allow for proper performance of the Pixel Mapping function. 1 In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → PIXEL MAPPING, and press . "How to use the menus" (P.32) • START is displayed.
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 camera to the TV. If you select the wrong video signal type, the recorded pictures will not be played back properly on your TV. Switching the video signal type between NTSC and PAL can be conducted in either the shooting mode or the playback mode. 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → VIDEO OUT → NTSC or PAL, and press .
7 Print setting How to print pictures Several different printing options are available when you want to print out pictures. Printing at a photo lab that supports DPOF or printing on a DPOF-compatible printer 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 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. Playback button ( • You cannot print pictures with 2 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PLAY → , and press . • 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. Select KEEP and press .
All-frame reservation 5 Perform each setting as illustrated. Select x. * SELECt SEt Select EXIt * *0 SELECt GO * GO NO DAtE tIME . EXIt GO 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 Set the date/time printing data to select NO, DATE or TIME, and press .
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 to be printed and select the desired number of prints. 1 Play back a still picture. • You cannot print pictures with 2 Playback button ( In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PLAY → , and press .
Single-frame reservation 5 Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad. MORE SINGLE PRINt : Sets the number of prints and date/time. → Go to MORE END Step 6. CANCEL 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.115) 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 . Playback button ( • The PRINT ORDER SETTING screen appears.
Resetting print reservation data 6 Press to select CANCEL. • The selected print reservation data is canceled and the camera returns to the screen in Step 5. SINGLE PRINt MORE END CANCEL 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 Press • Press 7 Print setting 116 until the screen returns to the mode menu. to close the menu.
8 Miscellaneous Error codes Monitor indication NO CARD CARD ERROR WRITEPROTECT CARD FULL NO PICTURE PICTURE ERROR 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. This card cannot be used. Insert a new card.
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. Open the lens barrier fully to 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 There is a problem with the card. Refer to the "Error codes". P.117 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.58 The subject is illuminated. If you want the flash to fire on a brightly illuminated subject, set the flash to fill-in mode. P.58 Sequential shooting or movie mode is set. The flash does not fire in the sequential shooting or movie mode. Set in the DRIVE menu. P.
Troubleshooting The monitor is hard to see. Possible cause Corrective action The brightness is not adjusted properly. Select in the mode menu and then adjust the brightness. Ref. Page The monitor is exposed to direct sunlight. Block the sunlight with your hand. – Vertical lines appear on the monitor screen. Bright light, such as direct sunlight, may cause vertical lines to appear on the monitor screen. This is not a malfunction. – P.102 Pictures you have taken do not appear on the monitor.
Troubleshooting The settings are returned to the factory default settings when the camera is turned off. Possible cause Corrective action ALL RESET is set to ON. Select the SETUP tab in the mode menu and set ALL RESET to OFF. Ref. Page P.97 No picture is displayed on the TV when connected to the camera. Possible cause Corrective action The video output signal is incorrect. Set the video output signal according to the region where used. Ref. Page P.107 The camera is not in the playback mode.
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.58 The subject was excessively illuminated. Adjust the exposure compensation toward minus (-) or change the camera position. P.74 The picture is too dark. 8 Possible cause Corrective action The flash was blocked by your finger.
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.45 The picture is out of focus. Possible cause Corrective action The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed.
List of menus Shooting mode menus ( / / Top menu Tab Function MODE MENU CAMERA SCENE SELECT ESP/ PICTURE DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM*1 PANORAMA*1 2 IN 1*2 WB CARD SETUP CARD SETUP ALL RESET REC VIEW FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING 8 VIDEO OUT Miscellaneous 124 / ) Setting , , mode. mode. Ref. Page P.40 , , ESP, -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 Function Setting MODE MENU CAMERA ESP/ ESP, PICTURE DIGITAL ZOOM WB CARD SETUP CARD SETUP ALL RESET REC VIEW FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING VIDEO OUT MODE RESET Ref. Page P.64 -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, P.74 -0.5, 0, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0 ON, OFF P.56 AUTO, , , P.76 , YES, NO P.99 ON, OFF P.97 ENGLISH, P.26 FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL ON, OFF P.104 ON, OFF P.103 RESET, AUTO P.105 P.106 P.102 P.28 NTSC, PAL P.107 P.43 HQ, SQ P.70 RESET, P.
List of menus Playback mode menus (Still picture) Top menu Tab MODE MENU PLAY Function Setting ON, OFF Ref. Page P.88 0°, +90°, -90 P.85 , EDIT BLACK & WHITE SEPIA CARD CARD SETUP SETUP ALL RESET VIDEO OUT 8 INFO ERASE Miscellaneous 126 P.112, P.110 BLACK & WHITE, P.92 CANCEL SEPIA, CANCEL P.92 640x480, P.93 320x240, CANCEL ALL P.90, ERASE, P.99 FORMAT ON, OFF P.97 ENGLISH, P.26 FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL ON, OFF P.104 P.102 P.28 NTSC, PAL P.107 4, 9, 16 P.82 P.83 P.101 YES, NO P.
List of menus Playback mode menus ( ) Top menu Tab Function MODE MENU PLAY EDIT INDEX CARD CARD SETUP SETUP ALL RESET VIDEO OUT MOVIE PLAY INFO ERASE Setting ON, OFF OK, RESET, CANCEL ALL ERASE, FORMAT ON, OFF ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL ON, OFF NTSC, PAL 4, 9, 16 PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME, EXIT YES, NO Ref. Page P.88 P.94 P.90, P.99 P.97 P.26 P.104 P.102 P.28 P.107 P.82 P.86 P.101 P.
List of factory default settings Shooting mode AUTO OFF OFF Shooting mode SCENE SELECT Zoom Monitor ESP/ DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1 WB FILE NAME (Still picture) (PROGRAM AUTO) Wide OFF ESP HQ 0.0 (Single-frame shooting) OFF OFF OFF AUTO RESET Playback mode INFO 8 OFF OFF OFF OFF 0° 9 Miscellaneous Other default settings ALL RESET REC VIEW ON ENGLISH ON ON ±0 2003.01.01 VIDEO OUT * Setting differ according to the region where the camera is sold.
List of items by shooting mode Shooting mode Item 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 9 9 — 9 — DIGITAL ZOOM 9 9 9 9 — 9 PANORAMA 9 9 9 9 — — 2 IN 1 9 9 9 — 9 — WB 9 9 9 9 9 9 CARD SETUP 9 9 9 9 9 9 ALL RESET 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 REC VIEW 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 Optical zoom ESP/ * In th
Camera maintenance After use Turn the camera off. 1 Cleaning the camera Close the lens barrier 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 Movie Memory : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), Exif 2.2 compatible, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching II compatible : QuickTime Motion JPEG support : xD-Picture Card (16 – 256 MB) No. of storable pictures When a 16 MB card is used : Approx. 5 frames (SHQ : 2288 x 1712) Approx. 16 frames (HQ : 2288 x 1712) 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 : 108 mm (W) x 57.5 mm (H) x 40 mm (D) (4.2" x 2.2" x 1.6") (excluding protrusions) Weight : 170 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 E AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Adjusting the monitor brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 AF target mark. . . . . . . .9 10 43 48 ALL RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 All-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . 90 All-frame reservation . . . . . 110 Arrow pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 78 Auto focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Auto-flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 ESP metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . 31 32 MODE RESET. . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 10 Monitor button ......... 9 Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 MOVIE PLAY ............ 64 , ,36 ,96 , ,45 ,79 ,53 N 86 , Night scene . . . . . . . . . . . 42 51 Noise reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 NTSC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Number of storable still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index U USB connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 V Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 VIDEO OUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 VIDEO OUT jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 43 , W White balance . . . . . . . . . . 76 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. 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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