DIGITAL CAMERA INSTRUCTIONS n Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. n We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.
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. Legal and other notices •All contents of this publication are subject to change without notice. •Although the contents of this publication have been carefully checked to avoid errors, some may still occur.
Declaration of Conformity Model Number: E-100RS 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 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, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Contents Legal and other notices Radio and television interference Trademarks Contents Important safety instructions Handling batteries Handling the camera Camera care and storage Selecting batteries for your camera LCD display and backlight Main features Package contents Names of parts Camera Control panel indications Viewfinder/Monitor indications (Picture information) 1 GETTING STARTED Attaching the strap Loading the batteries Service life of NiMH battery Using the AC power adapter (Optional) Using the
Display mode menu list Still picture display menu —Shown when a still picture is displayed Movie picture display menu —Shown when a movie is displayed How to use this instruction manual 2 RECORD AND DISPLAY BASICS 53 53 54 55 56 Turn the power on How to use the viewfinder/monitor Pre-recording check Checking the batteries Checking the card—Card check Checking the remaining number of storable pictures and remaining time Number of storable pictures Adjusting the diopter Holding the camera Using the shutte
Contents (Cont.) 3 SHOOTING PICTURES CONSECUTIVELY ..........79 Shooting pictures consecutively at high speed —Sequential mode Selecting the sequential mode Sequential shooting/AF sequential shooting Selecting the sequential shooting speed Recording pictures just before shutter release —Pre-capture Displaying sequential shots 80 81 82 80 83 161 4 DIFFERENT SHOOTING OPTIONS TO SUIT EVERY APPLICATION ............................................
6 SHOOTING WITH FLASH ............................
Contents (Cont.) Changing the tint Selecting the tint—PRE-SET Customizing the tint Other recording Recording with special effects—FUNCTION Recording sound when taking a picture —Sound record Recording pictures sequentially with different exposures/ white balance—Auto bracket 132 132 134 136 136 137 139 8 DISPLAY FUNCTIONS ..................................
10 FUNCTION SETTINGS FOR EASIER OPERATION ................................................
Contents (Cont.) 11 TRANSFERRING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER ................................................199 Transferring your pictures to a personal computer Connecting directly to a computer by cable Saving directly from a card Connecting to a computer using the exclusive USB cable Connecting to a computer Removing the card 000 000 000 000 000 000 12 MISCELLANEOUS ........................................
Important safety instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. A lightning flash with an arrowhead, enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated voltage points inside the product which could cause a serious electrical shock.
Important safety instructions (cont.) 1 Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. 2 Save These Instructions — Save all safety and operating instructions for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings — Read carefully and follow all warning labels on the product and all warnings described in the instructions. 4 Follow Instructions — Follow all instructions provided with this product. 5 Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
12 Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using the optional AC adapter, unplug the adapter power cord from the wall outlet immediately. To avoid damage from unexpected power surges, always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the camera when the camera is not in use. 13 Overloading — Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, power strips, or other power connection points with too many plugs.
Important safety instructions (cont.) WARNING! • Keep batteries away from children. • If a child swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately. • Dispose of lithium batteries promptly and safely in compliance with local laws regarding the disposal of such items. • To avoid causing a fire or minor burns, always handle lithium batteries carefully. • Never attempt to charge the lithium battery, disassemble it, heat it above 212°F (100°C) or incinerate it.
5 Never heat batteries or incinerate them. 6 Never attempt to connect a battery directly to a power outlet, or to a cigarette lighter in a vehicle. 7 If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately. WARNING 1 Keep batteries dry at all times. Never allow them to come into contact with fresh water or salt water.
Important safety instructions (cont.) CAUTION 1 Olympus NiMH batteries are intended for use only with Olympus digital cameras. Never use these batteries with any other device. 2 Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration. 3 Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries, batteries of different manufacture or capacity, etc.). 4 Always charge sets of batteries (2 or 4) together.
Handling the Camera WARNING 1 Use caution when taking flash pictures at close range. When you fire the flash, you must be at least 3 ft. away from the faces of your subjects, especially when taking pictures of infants and small children. Firing the flash too close to the subject's eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision. 2 To avoid damaging your eyes, never aim the camera directly into the sun, or any other extremely bright light source.
Important safety instructions (cont.) CAUTION 1 During operation of the camera, if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around the camera, immediately switch the camera off, disconnect the optional AC adapter (if it is connected), and allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool. Take the camera outdoors, away from flammable objects, and carefully remove the batteries to avoid burning your hands. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately.
CAUTION Selecting Batteries for Your Camera • This camera can use four AA NiMH batteries, four AA Alkaline batteries, four AA lithium batteries, four AA NiCd batteries, or two CRV3 lithium battery packs. Use of Olympus brand batteries is strongly recommended. • Alkaline battery performance is limited, especially at low temperatures. Using NiMH batteries is recommended. • AA manganese batteries cannot be used with this camera. • Always follow the battery recommendations and loading instructions.
Important safety instructions (cont.) NOTES LCD Display and Backlight ● Do not point the viewfinder towards strong light like the sun, as this may damage interior of the viewfinder. ● The backlight built into the monitor and control panel has a limited service life. When the monitor gets dark and jittery, consult your nearest Olympus dealer. ● In places subject to low temperatures, the backlight may take a long time to turn on or its color may change temporarily.
Main features n Sequential shooting at high shutter speeds (max. 15 frames/second) in all modes except TIFF. Shutter speed can be selected from 10, 7.5 and 5 frames/second. n Pre-capture allows images to be recorded just before the Shutter button is pressed. (P. 00) n 10X optical zoom lens with a stabilization system plus 2.7X Super-telephoto allows you to shoot pictures equivalent to 27X zoom. (P. 00) n Can use either SmartMedia (SSFDC) memory card or CompactFlash.
Package contents Camera Strap A/V cable USB cable Remote control Lens cap Warranty card/ Registration card Instructions/ Quick Start Guide Remote control instructions Software CD’s 22
Battery charger AA NiMH batteries Power plug (4 pieces) Instructions SmartMedia (SSFDC-8MB) Static-free case Index labels (2 pieces) Write-protect adhesive Instructions seals (4 pieces) 23
Names of parts Camera 6 1 2345 7 9 0 8 ! # 9 $ Index-display lever ( / ) (P. 125) 2 Shutter button (P. 67) 3 Mode dial (P. 44) 4 Self-timer lamp/AF assist lamp (P. 68/119/121/157) 5 Control panel (P. 27) 6 Diopter adjustment dial (P. 64) 7 5-pin external flash socket ( ) (P. 112) 8 Microphone (P. 123) 9 Strap eyelet (P. 32) 24 ^ & * ( @ 1 Zoom lever (T/W) (P. 71)/ % 0 Remote control receiver (P. 121) ! Lens @ Flash (built-in) (P. 72/106–116) # Flash switch ( ) (P.
) qw e r t y W u i o E TY U I p Q R ) Viewfinder (P. 28/29/65) q INFO button (P. 28) w Flash mode button ( ) u Arrow pad (P. 45–47) i Monitor (P. 28/29/65) o OK button (P. 47)/Manual focus (P. 106/108)/Erase button ( ) (P. 77/78) e DRIVE button (P. 102/117/118/ 138) ● Displays sequential shots during display mode. r Metering mode button ( ) (P. 132/138) ● Rotates the vertically-oriented pictures 90° counterclockwise during display mode. t Macro button ( ) (P.
Names of parts (cont.) Control panel indications : Flash mode (P. 106) ● : Red-eye reduction flash, : Off (flash override), (forced activation), No indication: Auto flash : Fill-in flash : Slow shutter synchronization flash (P. 110) ● Displayed when is set on the menu. : Flash intensity control (P. 109) ● Displayed when is set on the menu. : Card writing (P. 67) ● Displayed when recorded pictures are being written to a card. : Sound record (P. 112) ● Displayed when is set on the menu.
: ISO (P. 101) ● Displayed when the ISO is set to any mode except AUTO. When the ISO is increased automatically in the AUTO mode, this indication blinks. : Self-timer/Remote control (P. 119/120) ● To use the Self-timer/remote control, press the this indication appears. button repeatedly until : Sequential shooting (P. 118) ● Press the appears. button repeatedly until the indication for the desired mode : Exposure compensation (P. 99) ● Displayed during exposure compensation. : Pre-capture (P.
Names of parts (cont.) Viewfinder/Monitor indications (Picture information) Press the Monitor button ( ) to select whether images appear on the Monitor or in the viewfinder. (P. 00) Press the INFO button to select how much information is displayed (P. 26). The following 3 types of display are available. Picture information is also displayed in the Display mode. → Picture information display (P. 00) Only the AF target mark and card: Warnings (AF confirmation mark and battery check) appear when required.
1 Flash stand-by/Jitter warning/Flash charge (P. 72/108) 2 AF confirmation mark (P. 68) 3 Shooting mode (P. 44) 4 Battery check (displayed after the camera is turned on and when warnings appear) (P. 60) 5 Aperture value (P. 87/89) 6 Shutter speed (P. 88) 7 Exposure compensation/ Exposure differential (P. 99) 8 Drive mode (P. 102/117–120) 9 AF target mark (P. 67/68) 0 Memory gauge (P. 69) ! Card (P. 00) @ Number of storable pictures # Metering mode (P. 100) $ Macro mode (P. 90) % White balance (P.
1 GETTING STARTED This chapter outlines all of the things you need to do before you start using your camera such as loading batteries and inserting cards. It also explains how to use the Mode dial and the Menus.
Attaching the strap 1 the strap through the strap 1 1 Thread eyelet. the 2 Thread stopper as strap through the the arrows in the illustration show, then pull on it to make sure it is securely fastened to the stopper. 2 Stopper Camera strap eyelet the strap to the strap eyelet 3 Attach on the other side of camera, following steps 1 and 2 as explained above. Note: ● 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 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. Important: Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. If an insulating sheet covers the terminals, peel it off ONLY from the terminals. sure that the camera power 1 Make switch is in the off position. 1 the battery compartment 2 2 Slide lock on the battery compartment cover in the direction of .
Loading the batteries (Cont.) 1 the batteries. 5 Insert ● When using AA batteries 5 Insert the batteries with their poles oriented in the direction shown in the illustration. ● When using lithium battery packs Insert the batteries in the direction shown in the illustration. Do not insert them in any other direction. When using AA batteries When using lithium battery packs the battery compartment 6 6 Close cover, then press it down and slide it in the opposite direction of the arrow printed on it.
Note: ● CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be charged. ● Alkaline batteries have a lot of variation in their performance and deteriorate particularly at low temperatures. It is recommended that lithium battery packs or NiMH batteries be used. ● Manganese batteries cannot be used. Please read the cautions concerning batteries. (See page 19.) ● If the terminals inside the battery compartment are dirty, it will noticeably shorten the life of the batteries. Do not touch the inside of the battery compartment.
Loading the batteries (Cont.) 1 Service life of NiMH battery The table below shows the approximate number of photographs that can be taken and the display time available with the NiMH batteries. Note that the lives of battery packs may vary according to the type of battery, manufacture, camera shooting conditions, etc. Service life of NiMH battery Shooting/Displaying Number of photos Display time Condition 1 2 Battery life Approx. 100 frames Approx.
1 Using the AC power adapter (Optional) An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Use an AC adapter designed for the area camera is used. Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center for details. 1 sure that the camera power 1 Make switch is in the off position. the AC adapter into a power 2 Plug outlet. the jack cover and plug the 3 Open connection cord into the DC-In jack.
Loading the batteries (Cont.) 1 Warning: Incorrect use of the batteries may cause fire or electric shock. ● Be sure to use an Olympus AC adapter. Using a non-Olympus adapter could be hazardous and may damage the camera. Olympus is not responsible for any damage caused by the use of AC adapters not designed for this camera. ● Never plug or unplug the AC adapter if you have wet hands. When unplugging the adapter, hold the body of the unit, not the cord. Never pull, bend, twist or modify the cord.
Using the card 1 Card basics This camera uses SmartMedia or CompactFlash to record images. This instruction manual uses the term “card” when referring to both. It is possible to load both types in the camera at the same time. What is SmartMedia? SmartMedia is a recording medium for the Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera. Images recorded and stored on SmartMedia can easily be deleted, overwritten, and/or edited on a PC. Compatible SmartMedia cards ● Provided 8 MB standard card.
Using the card (Cont.) 1 What is CompactFlash? CompactFlash is a recording medium similar to SmartMedia, but with a higher storage capacity. Using a LEXAR Media device, equipped with a USB connector, you can transfer images to a computer at high speed using a JumpShot cable.
1 Inserting the card To use CompactFlash, select it on the menu. [ “Selecting the card” (P. 00) sure that the camera power 1 Make switch is in the off position. 1 2 using the SmartMedia card: 3 When Insert the card in the direction Open the Card cover. shown in the illustration. When using the CompactFlash card: Insert the end of the card and push in the card. When the tab pops out, place it on its side. 2 When using the SmartMedia card ● Note the orientation of the card.
Using the card (Cont.) 1 Ejecting the card sure that the camera power 1 Make switch is in the off position. 2 1 Open the Card cover. 2 using the SmartMedia card: 3 When Push the card in slightly. When using the SmartMedia card When using the CompactFlash card: Raise the tab and push it in.
card pops out so that it can be 4 The withdrawn easily. Remove the When using the SmartMedia card card. The card is ejected When using the CompactFlash card The card is ejected Note: ● NEVER open the Card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or disconnect the optional AC adapter while the camera is in use. Doing so could destroy all data on the card. ● Destroyed data cannot be restored.
Selecting the card 1 Select the card you are using on the menu. 1 Set the Power switch to ON. (Menu button). 2 ●Press The menu is displayed in button 3, 4 the viewfinder when the Mode dial is set to the Record mode. The menu can be displayed on the monitor by pressing (Monitor button). on the Arrow pad to 3 Press select SM/CF, then press . use SmartMedia, select SM. To 4 To use CompactFlash, select CF. Press the OK button. ● Press the OK button again to save the setting and restore the normal screen.
Setting the date and time You can adjust and include the date and time, and put them on recorded pictures. (Menu button). (P.45) 1 Press ● Menu will be displayed on the 2, 3, 4 monitor. on the Arrow pad to 2 Press select MODE SETUP, then press to select SETUP. Finally, press the OK button. ● Mode setting screen will be displayed on the monitor. 3 Press press to select , then . When SETUP appears on the monitor, press the OK button. ● Date/time setup screen will be displayed on the monitor. 2, 3 P F2.
Setting the date and time (Cont.) 1 5 Press setting. to move to the year (Y) 5, 6 to select the year. 6 Press When the year is selected, press to set the month. ● Repeat the procedure until the date and time are completely set. the OK button. 7 Press ● For a more accurate setting, press the OK button when the clock hits 00 seconds. The clock will start when you press the OK button. ● Mode setting screen will appear here. the OK button twice. 8 Press ● Menu screen will disappear.
Setting the mode dial You can change modes by turning the mode dial on the top righthand side of the camera. D E DIA MO g P L Pr S- M S A P (Program mode): In program mode, you can take a properly exposed photograph by simply aiming the camera and pressing the shutter button. Aperture and shutter speed are set automatically by the camera. A (Aperture priority mode): Aperture can be set manually in the aperture priority mode. This is useful when you want to have more control over image exposure.
How to use the menu 1 Most functions can be easily displayed and set with the menu on the Monitor. Adjustments to the mode dial will determine available menu selections. Modes not available on the menu can be set with the corresponding buttons on the camera. Refer to the menu index (P.48 - 53) and select the function you need. Functions that can be set by the mode dial are listed below.
1 Example: When PRE-CAPTURE is set P F2.8 1/800 SM/CF SM PRE-CAPTURE OFF 0.0 P F2.8 1/800 7.5 WB [SM] SM/CF AUTO [1/5] P F2.8 1/800 Example: When moving to the following pages 0.0 SM 7.5 PRE-CAPTURE OFF WB [SM] AUTO [1/5] 0.0 SM/CF PRE-CAPTURE WB [SM] P F2.8 1/800 OFF ON [1/5] SLOW To set up BKT MULTI METERING OK [SM] or The adjustment is saved. • If you finish by pressing (Menu button), any adjustments you have made will not be saved. 4 Press options. 0.0 O OFF 1.
How to use the menu (Cont.) 1 to view additional menu 5 Press options (for each selection), then press option. 5 to select the desired finished, 6 When button or . press the OK ● The green frame moves to the left and adjusted items are displayed on the right. ● When in the record mode (any mode except ) pictures can be taken. 6, 7 P F2.8 1/800 the OK button. 7 Press ● The setting will be saved and the MODE SETUP ISO 100 normal display will be restored. S-Prg 200 [SM] 400 [5/5] 0.
Record mode menu list The following items can be adjusted. This can be done any time. Please refer to How to use the menu (P.45), and/or the pages for each function, in order to set the following items (P.48 – 53). Still picture record menu Displays by the Still picture record mode (P, A, S, M, S-Prg). Menu page Display SM/CF Function Allows you to select the card you are going to use. (P. 00) Sets the sequential shooting speed. (P. 00) 1/5 PRECAPTURE SM 1.
Record mode menu list (Cont.) 1 Menu page Display AF MODE 3/5 4/5 Function Initial setting Activates the Stabilization system. (P.97) ON Adjusts the focusing range when using autofocus. (P.96) FULL-TIME AF The camera automatically focuses without pressing the shutter button halfway. (P.95) OFF SUPER TELE 2.7x digital zoom is available. OFF FUNCTION Changes the picture color to monochrome. (P. 00) OFF CARD SETUP Formats the card. (P.42) – Able to record sound after taking pictures. (P.
1 Movie picture record menu Options when the movie picture record mode Menu page Display SM/CF 1/3 2/3 SUPER TELE is activated. Function Allows you to select the card you are going to use. (P. 00) SM Activates the Stabilization system. (P.97) ON 2.7x digital zoom is available. (P.98) OFF Adjusts the white balance according to the light source. (P.134) AUTO Adjusts the ISO sensitivity. (P.101) AUTO MULTI METERING Obtains the appropriate exposure by metering multiple objects. (P.
Record mode menu list (Cont.) 1 Menu page Display FUNCTION Initial setting OFF CARD SETUP Formats the card. (P.42) – MODE SETUP Change the camera to your desired setting. [ Mode setting menu (P. 144) – Sets the record mode (HQ/SQ). (P.104) HQ 3/3 54 Function Changes the picture color to monochrome. (P.
Display mode menu list 1 Still picture display menu —Shown when a still picture is displayed Options available when a still picture is displayed. Menu page Display SM/CF 1/2 COPY CARD SETUP 2/2 MODE SETUP Function Initial setting Allows you to select the card you are going to use. (P. 00) SM Runs through all stored pictures automatically. (P.127) – Copies all pictures or selected pictures between SmartMedia and CompactFlash. – Dubs sound onto recorded pictures. (P.
Display mode menu list (Cont.) 1 Movie picture display menu—Shown when a movie is displayed Options available when a movie picture is displayed. Menu page Display SM/CF SM Plays back movie pictures. (P.74) – COPY Copies all pictures or selected pictures between SmartMedia and CompactFlash. – Adjusts sound volume of pictures. (P. 00) 2 Erases all frames (P. 78) and formats the card (P. 42). – Change the camera to your desired setting. [ Mode setting menu (P.
How to use this instruction manual This manual uses various signs and symbols to indicate different types of information. Please read the following explanation carefully before operating your digital camera. Before operation, switch the mode dial until the following signs appear. If the mode dial's setting signs are not displayed, you can use functions without setting the mode dial. This indicates the button, control panel or viewfinder/monitor indications that correspond to the function you will use.
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2 RECORD AND DISPLAY BASICS This chapter demonstrates how to use your camera’s basic functions, such as taking pictures, displaying stored pictures, and erasing stored pictures. Please read this section carefully.
Turn the power on 5 Setting the power switch OFF ON RESET 2 : Power off : Power on : ● Move the switch to reset momentarily and then release, the power switch will automatically move back to ON. Mode settings in the menu (P.144) will be reset to the initial settings. ● Hold the switch in reset position for over 3 seconds, and all settings, except for the date and time, will be reset to the initial settings. illustration) to remove the lens cap. 2 Turn the mode dial to P. the power switch on.
How to use the viewfinder/monitor to switch the display to 1 Press the monitor. ● When the power is turned on in the Display mode , the monitor turns on. 2 (Monitor button) If nothing appears on the viewfinder: ● Is the power on? ● Has the lens cap been removed? ● Is the camera in the sleep mode? ● Is the monitor turned on with the mode? Note: ● NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug when the card access lamp is blinking.
Pre-recording check Checking the batteries 2 When the power is turned on, the remaining battery power will be displayed on the control panel. If it is low, please replace the batteries. If your batteries are either NiMH or NiCd, please charge them when their power is low. Control panel Battery check lights and turns off automatically. The batteries are OK. You are ready to take pictures. blinks and other indicators on the control panel are displayed normally.
Checking the card—Card check When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card. Control panel indications 2 Corrective actions and monitor indications When there is no card in the camera: The card error indicator on the monitor blinks and NO CARD appears on the viewfinder. [Insert the card. Card error When there is a problem with the card: An error sign appears with the blinking card error indicator and CARD ERROR appears on the monitor. [Format the card or use a new card.
Pre-recording check (Cont.) Checking the remaining number of storable pictures and remaining time 2 When the power is turned on in the still picture mode, the number of storable pictures will appear on the control panel. For movie pictures, the seconds remaining will appear. ● When the power is turned on with the mode dial at A, S, M, P, or S-Prg: The number of storable pictures will appear. Number of storable pictures ● When the power is turned on with the mode dial The seconds remaining will appear.
Number of storable pictures The number of storable pictures and recording time remaining will vary depending on the selected recording mode or remaining card storage. Preset print or sound recording will also affect memory capacity.
Adjusting the diopter the Diopter adjustment dial 1 Turn to see the AF target mark clearly. 2 1 Viewfinder P F2.8 1/30 0.0 [SM] AF target mark Holding the camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. Proper Improper Keep your fingers away from the lens. Proper Keep your fingers away from the flash. Note: ● Keep your finger and the strap away from the lens, flash, and AF assist lamp.
Using the shutter release correctly —Pressing fully/halfway How to press the shutter button and focus There are 2 steps when releasing the Shutter. Practice well before actually taking photos. the shutter button halfway. 1 Press ● The AF confirmation mark lights and the camera emits a beep when the focus and exposure are locked. If the focus or exposure is not locked, the AF confirmation mark blinks. ● To focus the camera when the subject of the picture is outside the AF target mark, use the focus lock. (P.
Recording and display Taking still pictures and displaying them n Taking still pictures 2 2, 3 the picture by turning 1 Compose the camera towards the subject. ● The picture is slightly larger than scene you viewed through the viewfinder/monitor. the shutter button halfway 2 Press to lock the focus and exposure. ● The AF confirmation mark will light up and the camera will beep once. ● If the focus and exposure are not locked, the AF confirmation mark blinks.
the shutter button fully to 3 Press take a picture. P F2.8 1/30 0.0 ● A shutter sound means that the picture was taken successfully. ● The lower image memory gauge will light up and the camera will [SM] begin storing the image onto the card. ● Pressing (flash mode button) while holding down the INFO Number of storable pictures button will cancel the writing of recorded pictures to the card. [ Memory gauge Canceling image writing to the card – SHOT CANCEL (P.
Recording and display (Cont.) n Quick view You can quickly shift from the record mode to the display mode by pressing . This allows you to check the movie you have just recorded. 2 twice quickly. 1 Press ● The monitor will turn on and the 2 last recorded picture will be displayed. ● Setting the Mode dial to will also display recorded pictures. All stored pictures in the card can 2 be displayed by pressing the Arrow pad. : Displays the next picture. : Displays the previous picture.
Recording movies and displaying them m Recording movies 2, 3 the picture by turning 1 Compose the camera towards the subject. the shutter button halfway 2 Press to lock the focus and exposure. ● The AF confirmation mark will light up and the camera will beep. ● If the focus and exposure are not locked, the AF confirmation mark blinks. [ “Subjects that are difficult to focus on” (P. 00), “Focus lock” (P. 00) ● The easy way to keep your images in focus all the time. [ “FULLTIME AF” (P.
Recording and display (Cont.) m Displaying movies 2 the Quick view to display a 1 Use recorded movie (P.73). images with the 2 Select using the Arrow pad. 2, 4 mark (Menu button). 3 ●Press The menu screen will appear. MOVIE PLAY, then press 4 Select to select START. 3 ● Press the menu button to cancel.
5 the OK button. 5 Press ● The movie display will start after the card access lamp stops blinking. When you want to pause... Press the OK button while displaying images. You can display frames with the Arrow pad when normal displaying is paused or stopped. : Jumps to the beginning of the movie. : Displays the end of the movie. : Every time the right arrow is pressed, the next frame will be displayed. A movie is displayed by holding down the right arrow continuously.
Protection You can prevent accidental erasure of pictures you want to keep. 2 2 the mode dial to . 1 Set ● The card access lamp will blink and 1 a list of stored images will be read out. After that, the last recorded picture will be displayed. the picture you want to 2 Display protect. (Single image display (P.124), Close-up display (P.126), and Indexdisplay (P.125).) the OK button. The 3 Press displayed picture will then be protected. ● will appear on the monitor.
Erasing images Unwanted images can be erased using the same process for both still images and movies. Before erasing, make sure that the protection seal has been removed from the card and other image protection settings on the camera have been cancelled. Be aware of the following! ● NEVER perform the following acts while erasing pictures. They may destroy data stored in the card. • Open the card cover • Eject the card • Remove the batteries • Pull the plug Single frame erasure 2 the mode dial to .
Erasing images (Cont.) All-frame erasure 2 3 the mode dial to . 1 Set ● The card access lamp will blink and 1 a list of stored images will be read out. After that, the last recorded picture will be displayed. (Menu button). 2 Press ● The menu screen will be displayed. 3 Select CARD SETUP, then . the OK button. 4 Press ● A message asking you to confirm the erasure will appear. To cancel: Press on the Arrow pad to select NO, then press the OK button or (Erase button).
Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting—Zoom You can select telephoto or wide-angle with the 10x zoom. When SUPER TELE in the menu is turned ON (P.98), 27x zoom is available with the 2.7x digital zoom. 2 When you take a picture from a distance (telephoto): Press the zoom lever toward T to zoom in. When you take a picture at close range (wide-angle): Press the zoom lever toward W to zoom out. m The speed of the zoom-in/out can be adjusted by changing the angle of the zoom lever. P F2.
Using the flash—Auto flash The flash will work automatically in low-light conditions. For other conditions, refer to P.107. 2 1 Slide under (flash switch) located the flash (see the illustration) to raise the flash. ● Make sure that , and do not appear on the control panel. If there is one or more of them, press (flash mode button) to turn them off. [ “Selecting the flash pattern” (P. 00) Flash mode button 2, 3 the shutter button halfway.
Turning off the power When you are finished using the camera, turn the power off. Although the camera will automatically enter sleep mode if not used for an extended period of time, turning off the power is still highly recommended. 2 the camera's power switch 1 Turn off. ● The power will now be off. If an image is being recorded on the card (the card access lamp will be blinking), the camera will turn off after recording is complete. 1 2 Put on the lens cap.
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3 SHOOTING PICTURES CONSECUTIVELY 3
Shooting pictures consecutively at high speed —Sequential mode Selecting the Sequential mode 3 Use this mode to take pictures in sequence. When the shutter release button is held down, the camera will take pictures in sequence. Picture-taking will stop when you release your finger from the button. The Sequential mode is not available if the record mode is set to TIFF. Press to change the function of this mode.
Sequential shooting/AF sequential shooting the record mode to any mode 1 Set other than TIFF. If the record mode Control panel is set to TIFF, the Sequential mode is not available. (P. 104). 3 sure that the mode dial is 2 Make switched to P, A, S, M or S-Prg. 3 Press mode) or until (sequential (AF sequential mode) is displayed. ● The number of frames selected is displayed in the viewfinder/monitor together with the icon. Record mode 3 2 4 the shutter button to take 4 Press pictures.
Shooting pictures in sequence at high speed —Sequential mode (Cont.) Selecting the sequential shooting speed Sequential shooting speed is the number of frames per second. 4 speeds are available. 2, 3 3 (Menu button). 1 Press ● The menu is displayed. 2 Press select on the Arrow pad to , then press . to select the desired 3 Press setting (see below), then press the OK button. ● Setting: 3, 5, 7.5, 15 ● Pressing the OK button again saves the setting and restores the normal screen.
Recording pictures just before shutter release —Pre-capture Normally, when you press the Shutter button all the way down, a picture will be taken. However, the picture cannot be recorded at the same time as the Shutter button is pressed down. With Pre-capture, pressing the Shutter button halfway starts picture capture, and pressing it all the way records pictures. In other words, it is possible to capture pictures just before pressing the Shutter button all the way.
Displaying sequential shots 3 With sequential shot display (P. 00), an indication appears to show that the frame currently displayed represents the sequence. You can move from this frame to subsequent frames. Sequential shots are pictures recorded in the following modes: – Sequential mode – Auto bracketing – Pre-capture shooting sequential shots (pictures 1 Display with ) in the single image display mode (P. 00) or in the index display mode (P. 00).
4 DIFFERENT SHOOTING OPTIONS TO SUIT EVERY APPLICATION 4
Taking pictures under different conditions Taking portrait pictures 4 A portrait-style photograph features an in-focus subject against a blurred background. Your camera offers two different ways of achieving this effect. m With the mode dial set to “S-Prg”, select “S-Prg”–“ ” in the Menu (P. 86). Focus on the subject. Exposure is adjusted automatically according to the conditions. m Set the mode dial to “A”, then manually set the aperture to a lower value. (P.
Taking pictures focusing on both subject and the background For example, if you want to take a picture with a beautiful background when you are on travel, you will want to have both your subject and the background in focus. Your camera offers two different ways of achieving this effect. m With the mode dial set to “S-Prg”, select “S-Prg”–“ ” in the Menu (p.86). Focus on the subject. Exposure is adjusted automatically according to the conditions.
Taking pictures under different conditions (Cont.) Taking night scenes 4 To capture a twilight scene or sunset naturally, you need to set your shutter speed to a lower value. If the Mode dial is set to “P”, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with only the glow of the sunset or sparkle of the stars appearing. We recommend that you experiment by taking several pictures to determine the optimum settings for natural-looking twilight shots.
Using the scene program (S-Prg) mode 1 Press ● You to display the Menu. can display the menu regardless of the mode selected by the mode dial (P, A, S, M, S-Prg). 2, 3 5 on the Arrow pad to 2 Press select “S-Prg”, then press . the desired S-Prg mode 3 Select from “ , , , ”, then press the OK button. (p.82-84) 4 Press the OK button again. ● The settings will be stored in memory, and the Menu will disappear. 4 3, 4 1 P F2.8 1/800 0.0 MODE SETUP ISO 5 Take a picture.
Setting the aperture—Aperture priority mode You can set the aperture manually in the Aperture priority mode. This is especially useful for taking portrait pictures with blurred backgrounds. 1 2 the Mode dial to “A”. 1 Set ● Aperture setting is displayed in green. 4 on the Arrow pad to 2 Select select the aperture. : Increases the value. : Decreases the value. Zoom position Range of the value Wide (W) F2.8 – F8.0 Tele (T) F3.5 – F8.0 Aperture A F2.8 1/800 . .
Setting the shutter speed—Shutter priority mode You can set the shutter speed manually in the Shutter priority mode. Set the shutter to a fast speed to capture a moving object. Set it to a slow speed to express motion. the Mode dial to “S”. 1 Set ● Shutter speed appears 2 1 on the display. 4 on the Arrow pad to 2 Press select the shutter speed. : To increase shutter speed. : To lower shutter speed. Shutter speed range: 2 to 1/10000 (sec) Shutter speed ..
Setting the aperture and shutter speed —Manual recording You can set the aperture and the shutter speed manually in the Manual mode. To check the exposure, refer to the exposure differential on the display. 2 1 the mode dial to “M”. 1 Set ● The aperture and the shutter speed appear on the display. 4 on the Arrow 2 Press pad to select the aperture and the shutter speed. : Increases the aperture : Decreases the aperture : Makes faster the shutter speed : Makes slower the shutter speed ..
Taking close-up pictures—Macro mode Use the Macro mode to shoot subjects at close range. You can get as close as 4 inches to your subject (when the zoom lever is set to “W” to the maximum position), allowing you to fill the entire frame with your subject. Press to display “ 1 control panel. 1 ” on the 2 ● To cancel the Macro mode, press the Macro button repeatedly until the “ ” goes off on the control panel. 4 2 Take a picture. Control panel Macro mode ● Each time you press ,“ ” goes on and off.
Taking pictures using the self-timer Use a tripod to fix the camera securely. until (self1 Press timer/remote control) is displayed 2 1 on the control panel. the shutter button. 2 Press ● The self-timer lamp on the front of 4 the camera will light up for approx. 10 seconds. Then, the lamp will blink for approx. 2 seconds and the shutter will be released. ● In the mode, movie recording starts. To stop recording, wait until the camera stops recording (i.e.
Taking pictures using the remote control You can shoot and display pictures using the remote control. (P. 76) Before use, attach the camera to a tripod securely. Press until (self1 timer/remote control) appears.
Taking pictures using the remote control (Cont.) the picture, aim the 2 Compose remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera, then press the shutter button on the remote control to take the picture. ● The self-timer lamp will blink. 15° When the mode dial is set to P, A, 3 S, M, or S-Prg... 4 Press the shutter button on the remote control. ● The self-timer lamp will blink and the shutter will be released in approx. 3 seconds.
5 RECORD MODE SELECTION 5
Selecting the record mode/picture size Select the desired record mode. ● With the mode dial set to P, A, S, M or S-Prg (for still pictures) You can select from TIFF, SHQ, HQ and SQ. Image quality increases in the order of SQ[HQ[SHQ[TIFF. These modes are suitable for telephoto pictures. Pictures shot in the SHQ or TIFF mode take longer to record and play back than picture shot in SQ and HQ. ● With the mode dial set to (for motion picture recording) You can select from HQ and SQ.
..Default resolution and compression rate settings Refer to the table below for image quality factory presets. ● For TIFF mode, you can select the resolution. For SQ mode, you can select the resolution and compression rate (p.154). [Setting picture size for TIFF recording —TIFF (p.96), Setting the picture size/record mode for SQ recording — SQ (p.97) ● In the mode, you can select how many frames to capture (frame rate). [ RATE (P.
Setting picture size for TIFF recording—TIFF When setting a picture size for TIFF recording, we recommend that you select a large size if you plan to enlarge the picture for display or printing. The picture size you select is applied when shooting in TIFF. (P. 104) the Mode setting screen. 1 Display [ See “How to use the Mode 2, 3 Setting Menu Screen 1 – 3” (P.145). Press 2 press 5 to select “TIFF”, then “SETUP” will be displayed. Press the OK button. ● The picture size setting screen appears. .
Setting the picture size/record mode for SQ recording —SQ You can set both picture quality and size in SQ mode. With “NORMAL”, more pictures can be stored, while with “HIGH”, noise generated in JPEG compression can be reduced. the Mode setting screen. 1 Display [ See “How to use the Mode 2, 3 Setting Menu Screen 1 – 3” (P.145). 2 Press press to select “SQ” , then “SETUP” will be displayed. Press the OK button. ● The picture size setting screen appears. 3 .
Setting the picture size/record mode for SQ recording —SQ (Cont.) and select “HIGH” or 4 Press “NORMAL”, then press the OK 4 button to confirm the setting. the OK button and the mode 5 Press setting screen disappears. ● The Menu screen appears. the picture quality to “SQ” on 6 Set the Menu screen. 5 [ Steps 2 and 3 of “Selecting the record mode/picture size – ” (P.
6 SHOOTING WITH FLASH 6
Selecting the flash pattern Select a flash mode to match the lighting conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also correct the amount of light using the flash compensation mode (p.109). To use the external flash, refer to page 112. When (flash mode button) is pressed with the flash up, the flash mode switches as follows. Flash modes are disabled in some recording modes. [ P. 00 Flash mode/Control panel 6 Use Auto-Flash (p. 72) No display.
Red-eye reduction flash This mode significantly reduces the phenomenon of “red-eye” by emitting about 10 pre-flashes before firing the regular flash. This mode works the same way as the auto-flash except for the pre-flashes. Note: ● It takes about 1 sec. before the Shutter is released. ● Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at the preflashes, or if the shooting range is too far. Individual physical characteristics may also limit effectiveness.
How to use the flash 2 (flash switch) to pop up 1 Slide the flash. 3, 4 ● The flash may not fire even when the flash is up. (flash mode button) until 2 Press the desired flash mode appears on the control panel (see below). ● Auto-flash (no display) [ Red-eye reduction flash ( ) [ Fill-in flash ( ). the Shutter button halfway 3 Press down. 6 ● When lights on the display, the flash is ready to fire. ● If is blinking, the flash is charging.
Correcting the amount of light produced by the flash—Flash intensity control You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash to correspond with your shooting requirements. 2, 3 1 Press 2 Press select to display Menu. on the Arrow pad to , then press . to increase/decrease 3 Press the amount of light emitted. ● appears on the control panel. ● Use to increase/decrease the value. : The exposure is corrected by a +1/3 EV step with each press.
Selecting the flash light emission timing —Slow synchronization flash mode This mode allows you to synchronize the light emitted by the flash with a slow shutter speed. Setting the shutter speed to a lower value lets you capture a sharper image. SLOW 1 : 1st-CURTAIN: To capture the subject at the beginning of the shutter release. The streak made by the headlights of a moving car will go in the direction that the car is moving.
3 Press SLOW to select SLOW 1 or 2, then press the OK 3 4 button. ● appears on the control panel. ● Press the OK button again to store the setting. The Menu disappears and the normal screen is restored. a picture. 4 Take ● When SLOW 2 is selected, the flash will fire a pre-flash before the regular flash. 3 P F2.8 1/30 SLOW BKT MULTI METERING [SM] 0.
Shooting with an external flash The FL-40 external flash (optional) can be used when taking flash pictures, either by itself or together with the main flash. To connect the FL-40 to the camera, the exclusive FL-BK01 flash bracket (optional) and FL-CB01 bracket cable (optional) are required. Without these options, the FL-40 will not perform differently from non-Olympus external flashes.
5 the Mode dial to P, A, S, M, or 2 Set S-Prg. on the external flash. 3 Turn ● The mode for the external flash is 2 TTL-AUTO. (flash switch) on the 4 Slide camera to open the main flash. (Flash mode button) to 5 Press select the camera’s flash mode. ● Auto-Flash (P.72), Red-Eye Reduction Flash (P.107), and Fill-in Flash (P.107) are available. ● A slow-shutter synchronization flash can also be set (P.110).
Shooting with an external flash (Cont.) Taking pictures using the FL-40 external flash by itself See steps 1 and 2 in Taking pictures using both the main flash and the FL-40 external flash (P.112) 4 sure that the main flash is 3 Make closed. If it opens at any time during shooting, close it. 3 (Flash mode button) to 4 Press display the available modes on the control panel. Modes will be displayed in the following order: Auto-Flash (no display), Red-Eye Reduction Flash , Fill-in Flash , Flash off .
Taking pictures with commercially available external flashes External flashes (commercially available) can also be used with the exclusive FL-BK01 (optional) and FL-CB01 bracket cable (optional). For details about how and when to use external flash, see “Usable commercially available external flashes”. (P. 116) an external flash on the 1 Mount flash bracket, then fasten it to the camera's tripod socket and connect the flash bracket and the camera's 5-pin external flash socket using the bracket cable.
Shooting with an external flash (Cont.) Usable commercially available external flashes 6 When selecting an extension flash, use products which meet the following basic conditions. (1) Exposures when using an extension flash require that adjustments be made on the extension flash unit. If an extension flash is used in the Auto mode, match it with the F value and ISO sensitivity settings on the camera.
7 ADVANCED SHOOTING TECHNIQUES In this section, you will find out how to take pictures using more advanced functions, such as manual focus, brightness adjustment, special effects, etc.
Focusing Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under certain types of conditions auto focus may not work properly. If you run into problems, try the procedure below or switch to Manual focus (p.94). Conditions 1 to 3 Auto focus may not work properly. The AF confirmation mark may blink. 1 Subjects with low contrast Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p.
Focusing on subjects that are not in the center of the frame — Focus lock When your main subject is not within the AF target marks, follow the procedure below. your subject within the 1 Position AF target mark, and press the P F2.8 1/800 Shutter button halfway. ● The exposure is locked, and the AF confirmation mark lights. 0.0 [SM] 1, 2, 3 When the AF confirmation mark blinks... The focus or exposure is not locked. Position your subject again, and repeat step 1 until the AF confirmation mark lights.
Focusing (Cont.) Creative focusing—Manual focus If Auto Focus is unable to focus, focus manually. 2, 3 1 Press the OK button. ● The focus mode selection menu appears. 2 Press select MF. ● and the distance indicator appear on the control panel. 3 Press length. 7 on the Arrow pad to to select the focal ● The display will be magnified to make focusing easier. ● When the distance indicator is moved to less than 3.25 ft, the display will switch to a shorter distance (3-15/16" to 3.25 ft).
A reliable time-saving way to focus—FULL-TIME AF With FULL-TIME AF, focusing time may be shorter. FULL-TIME AF keeps the image on the LCD monitor/viewfinder in focus at all times. To select/cancel FULL-TIME AF, set it to ON or OFF in the Menu. 2, 3 1 Press . ● Menu appears. on the Arrow pad to 2 Press select FULL-TIME AF, then press . to select ON, then 3 Press press the OK button. ● Confirm your settings. ● If you want to take a picture now, you can do so. 4 3, 4 Press the OK button.
Focusing (Cont.) Changing the focus range—AF MODE You can select the focus range of your subject. NORMAL : Focus selection is based on the entire image on the screen (factory preset). SPOT : Focus selection is based on the image within the AF target mark. 2, 3 1 on the Arrow pad to 2 Press select AF MODE, then press . Press to display Menu. to select NORMAL or 3 Press SPOT, then press the OK button. ● If you want to take a picture now, you can do so. 7 the OK button.
Compensating for image blur—Stabilization system When you take pictures with at wide-angle or telephoto, camera shake is more likely to affect the picture, causing image blur. If this happens to you, you can compensate for camera shake with the camera shake prevention feature. Under some conditions, may not work effectively. • When the camera angle is changed very quickly • Night-scene recording 1 Press 2 Press select to display Menu. 3, 4 2 on the Arrow pad to , then press .
Focusing (Cont.) Using the 27X zoom—SUPER TELE You can take a 2.7X zoom photograph with the maximum optical zoom. If you use a 10X optical zoom, you can take an 27X zoom photograph with DIGITAL ZOOM. 4 2 . 1 Press ● Menu appears. on the Arrow pad to 2 Press select SUPER TELE, then press . Press to select ON, then press the OK button. the OK button again. 3 Press ● To go back to the normal screen, press the OK button again. The setting is stored. 7 4 Press the zoom lever towards T to magnify the image.
Brightness/exposure Changing the brightness—Exposure compensation You can adjust exposure manually by ±2 (in increments of approx. 1/3). If you want a white object to appear as white as possible, adjust + to increase the exposure. If you want a black object to appear as black as possible, adjust – to decrease the exposure. 1 2 the Mode dial to P, A, S, S-Prg 1 Set or . ● The exposure setting will be displayed. on the Arrow pad for + 2 Press adjustment and for – adjustment.
Brightness/exposure (Cont.) Changing the metering area—Metering mode You can select the area of the brightness for metering. When you know the area is properly exposed, press the to choose the metering mode. Setting mode/Control panel display Standard (digital ESP metering) Center-weighted averaging metering Spot metering 7 1 Press metering) or until (Spot (Center-weighted averaging metering) mark is displayed on the control panel.
Locking the ISO—ISO setting Increase the ISO when you want to take pictures in low-light situations with a fairly high shutter speed. You can select from AUTO, as well as 100, 200 and 400. When you set to AUTO, the sensitivity is automatically changed depending on the shooting conditions. The higher the ISO, the faster the shutter speed that can be used and the less light required. 2, 3 . 1 Press ● Menu appears. 2 Press on the Arrow pad to select ISO, then press .
Brightness/exposure (Cont.) Locking the exposure—AE lock By pressing the AEL button, you can lock the exposure at the setting you prefer. This is useful when you want to set an exposure that is different from what the camera would normally choose. 1 the Mode Dial to P, A, S, S-Prg 1 Set or . ● AE Lock is not available when it is set to M. your shot, then press 2 Compose the AEL button. 7 ● AEL appears when the exposure is being recorded.
the AF target mark where 3 Position you like to focus, then press the shutter button halfway down. ● AF confirmation mark lights. the shutter button all the 4 Press way down. AF confirmation mark P F2.8 1/800 AEL 0.0 [SM] ● After recording, the AE lock is released, and the AEL display disappears. ● When MEMO is displayed, the exposure remains memorized and is effective next time you take a picture. m AE lock is possible even after pressing the shutter button halfway down. ..
Brightness/exposure (Cont.) Metering the exposure of more than one point in the frame —MULTI METERING Meters the brightness of the subject at up to 8 different points to set the correct exposure based on the average brightness. (Metering mode button) 1 Press and select (Center-weighted averaging metering) or Metering). (P.100) 3, 4 1 (Spot . 2 Press ● The Menu screen appears. on the Arrow pad, 3 Press and select "MULTI METERING", then press 7 . and select "ON", then 4 Press press the OK button.
the camera at the subject and 6 Aim press (Multi-Metering button). 6 7 ● At the bottom of the screen, a progress bar appears. ● Brightness readings are ignored after the 9th reading. ● When you press , all metered values are reset. ● When you press , the MultiMetering average (up to that point) is memorized (AE Memory). 7 Take a picture. eg. : When metering 2 points. (pressing button twice) The average values for the aperture and shutter speed as calculated by metering 2 points.
Changing the tint Selecting the tint—PRE-SET Color reproduction differs depending on the lighting conditions. You can adjust the white balance to match the lighting conditions and assure natural looking colors. Settings for tungsten and fluorescent lights are also available, allowing you to get better results indoors. . 1 Press ● The Menu screen appears. 2, 3 on the Arrow pad and 2 Press select "WB", then press . 3 Press then press to select "PRE-SET", . 3 7 1 P F2.8 1/800 0.
and select a setting 4 Press item (see below), then press the OK button. ● Setting Items: (Daylight), (Overcast), (Tungsten Light) or (Fluorescent). ● If the OK button is pressed again, the setting is stored and the Menu screen disappears. The normal screen comes back on. ● When any setting except Auto is selected, "WB" appears in the control panel. 4 4 P F2.8 1/800 0.0 AUTO PRE-SET [SM] [1/5] 7 Control panel Manual White Balance Mark Note: ● Set to Auto for most shooting conditions.
Changing the tint (Cont.) Customizing the tint Lets you adjust the tint to your requirements instead of using PRESET. (P. 00) steps 1 and 2 in "Selecting the 1 Do tint – PRESET" (P. 00) 2 2 Press on the Arrow pad to select , then press . "SETUP" is displayed. Press the OK button. white balance setting screen ● The appears. Still picture record menu P F2.8 1/800 7 0.0 SM/CF AUTO PRE-CAPTURE WB [SM] PRE-SET [1/5] P F2.8 1/800 AUTO PRE-SET SETUP [SM] 134 [1/5] 0.
a sheet of plain white paper 3 Hold in front of the lens. Position the white paper so that it fills the screen (to ensure there is no shadow). Focus on the paper, then press the OK button. ● To cancel white balance setting, press (Menu button). ● Each time the OK button is pressed, a new white balance setting is stored. ● You can take a picture after this step. ● WB appears on the control panel. 3, 4 4 Press (Menu button) to exit from the white balance setting screen.
Other recording Recording with special effects—FUNCTION Lets you record in black and white. 4 2, 3 . 1 Press ● The Menu screen appears. on the Arrow pad and 2 Press select "FUNCTION", then press . to select BLACK & 3 Press WHITE, then press the OK button. ● If the OK button is pressed again, the setting is stored and the Menu screen disappears. The normal screen comes back on. 4 Take a picture. 3 1 Still Picture Record Menu P F2.8 1/800 0.
Recording sound when taking a picture—Sound record Select to take pictures with or without sound. Still Picture Recording: 4-second sound recording is possible. Movie Recording: Simultaneous sound recording is possible. Set the sound record mode in the Still picture record mode or the independently. Sound can be added to still pictures after they are taken. (P. 139) taking a still picture: 1 When Set the mode dial to P, A, S, M or mode 1 3, 4 S-Prg. When recording a movie: Set the mode dial to (movie).
Other recording (Cont.) the OK button, then take the 5 Press picture. ● Settings will be stored and the menu screen will disappear. ● 0.5 seconds after the shutter is released, sound recording will start. recording, turn the camera 6 During microphone towards the subject. ● During recording, the recording mark on the control panel will blink and a bar showing that recording is proceeding will be displayed. ● When the camera is more than 1m from the subject, sound cannot be recorded clearly.
Recording pictures sequentially with different exposures/white balance—Auto bracket Brightness (exposure) and/or white balance is metered in each frame. Focus is locked at the first frame. You can also specify the number of pictures. the record mode to any mode 1 Set other than TIFF. If the record mode is set to TIFF, available. (P. 104) Control panel is not 2 Press to display the Menu. on the Arrow pad to 3 Press select BKT, then press . SETUP Record mode 3, 4 is displayed. Press the OK button.
Other recording (Cont.) to select brightness 5 Press (exposure) range, then press . 5, 6, 7 ● If you do not want to change the exposure, select OFF. to select the number 6 Press of pictures, then press the OK button repeatedly until you go back to AE. ● When WB is not selected, press the OK button repeatedly until the menu disappears. Go to step 10. 7 Press . 6 to select WB, then press AE OFF X3 WB 0.3 X5 0.6 1.0 [SM] 7 AE OFF X3 WB 0.3 X5 0.6 1.
8 Press balance to select the white range. Press the OK 8 10 11 button. the OK button repeatedly 9 Press until the menu disappears. (drive mode button) 10 Press repeatedly until appears on the control panel. 8, 9 a picture. 11 Take ● When the Shutter button is released, shooting stops even during Auto bracketing. AE WB 1.0 X3 OFF P F2.8 1/800 +2.0 123 [SM] [SM] AE WB Picture that appears in the Sequential mode: The bar indicating the Sequential mode appears.
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Displaying a single image—Single Image Display Single-picture display or index display (showing multiple pictures at one time) are available. You can also magnify a single picture (close-up display) or display pictures like an automatic slide-show (automatic display). the mode dial to . 1 Set ● The card access lamp will blink and 8 1 the last picture taken will appear on the Monitor. [ ● To view pictures with "Displaying movies" (P. 00) ● If you press , you can switch the display in the viewfinder. (P.
Enlarging pictures—Close-up display By moving the zoom lever to the T side, images can be enlarged 1.5x, 2x, 2.5x, or 3x. the images you want to 1 Select enlarge. ● Images with the be enlarged. 2 1 mark cannot the zoom lever towards T 2 Press ( ). ● With each further press of the zoom lever, the picture will be enlarged 1.5x, 2x, 2.5x, or 3x. ● To return to 1x, press the zoom lever to W. 8 2.
Displaying a single image—Single Image Display (Cont.) Rotating and Checking Vertically Oriented Pictures When you take a shot with the camera held in the vertical position, the image will be oriented vertically, ie. longer vertically than horizontally. You can turn it horizontally, 90° clockwise or counter-clockwise. 2 2 1 Display picture. a vertically oriented turn it 90° clockwise... 2 To Press (Macro button). To turn it 90° counter-clockwise... Press (Metering mode button).
Displaying multiple pictures at one time —Index display If you turn the zoom lever to W, you can display multiple pictures at once (4, 9, or 16-grid). This is convenient for picking one picture in comparison to several others. To change the number of pictures displayed [ Setting the number of pictures displayed on the screen (P.165) the mode dial to . 1 Set ● The card access lamp will blink and 1 3 2 the last picture taken will appear on the Monitor. the zoom lever to W ( ).
Setting the number of pictures displayed on the screen —4/9/16 frames When displaying pictures, you can increase the number of pictures displayed on the monitor by moving the zoom lever to W. 4-, 9-, or 16-image displays can be selected. the mode setting screen. 1 Display [ See "How to use the Mode 2, 3 Setting Menu Screen 1 – 3" (P.145). 2 Press select " on the Arrow pad and ", then press . and select "4", "9" or 3 Press "16", then press the OK button to 3, 4 confirm the setting.
Displaying multiple pictures automatically in sequence —Slide-show This mode allows you to automatically run through multiple pictures stored on the card. 2 (Menu button). 1 Press ● The menu screen will be displayed. 2 Press select on the Arrow pad to , then press to select PLAY. the OK button. 3 Press ● The slide-show will start. ● To cancel the slide-show, press the menu button. 3 1 SM/CF PLAY COPY [SM] 8 [1/2] Note: ● Use the AC adapter to run the slide-show for long periods of time.
Displaying picture information Press the INFO button to select how much information is displayed (P. 26). The following 3 types of display are available. No information: Only battery check, and card are displayed. Partial information: These indications disappear after a certain amount of time has elapsed. Full information: All indications are displayed all the time while in the Display mode. Still picture information INFO 1 2 3 4 5 x10 No information 8 HQ 123 6 7 12.23.
Movie picture information INFO 1 ! (4 5 [SM] 3456 8 Partial information INFO No information INFO HQ SIZE: 320x240 0 12.23.,00 21:56 [SM] FILE:123–34567 6 # 9 * 8 Full information 1 Battery check (P. 60) 2 Print reserve (P. 169/170) 3 Number of prints (P. 173) 4 Sound record (P. 139) 5 Protect (P.
Displaying on TV 2 Recorded images and sound can be displayed on TV with the AV cable. [Connection] * Make sure that the TV and camera power are off before connecting. 1 Connect the AV cable to the camera's A/V OUT jack (black). 2 Connect the AV cable to the TV's video input (yellow) and audio input (white) connectors. AV cable 3 Connect to the A/V OUT jack (black). [After connection] 1 Turn on the camera and TV. TV 2 Set the mode dial to . the image to be displayed using the Arrow pad.
Adjusting the sound volume It is possible to adjust the sound volume in the display mode. You can also adjust the sound emitted during Slide Show (P. 00) to the same setting. (Menu button). 1 Press ● The menu is displayed. 2, 4 2 Press select on the Arrow pad to , then press . ● SETUP is displayed. the OK button. 3 Press ● The sound volume setting screen appears. turn up the volume: 4 To Press to move the cursor to +. To turn down the volume: Press to move the cursor to –.
Adding a sound memo to recorded still pictures You can add sound to still pictures or change the audio that has already been recorded, How to use an external microphone... Sound can be recorded with an external microphone (optional). Use only microphones exclusively made for digital cameras. (Menu button). 1 Press ● The Menu screen appears. 2 Press select 2 on the Arrow pad and , then press . the microphone in the 3 Point direction of the sound you want to record.
Initializing a card—CARD SETUP Formatting a card prepares it to accept data. Olympus Brand-formatted cards are highly recommended. When using non-Olympus cards or cards formatted by a PC, be sure to format them with the camera before use. 2 (Menu button). 1 ●Press The Menu screen appears. on the Arrow pad to 2 Press select CARD SETUP, then press . ● Selected item is displayed. the OK button to select . 3 Press ● The confirmation screen will be displayed. 3 1 Still picture on the display.
Initializing a card—CARD SETUP (Cont.) to select YES. 4 Press ● If you want to cancel formatting, 4 select NO. the OK button to start the 5 Press formatting process. ● Card formatting starts when the card-access lamp blinks. ● The menu disappears when formatting is complete. 5 [SM] YES NO YES OK NO Confirmation screen 8 Note: ● All existing data stored on the card will be erased when the card is formatted. Make sure that you save or transfer important data before formatting a used card.
Image copy between cards Images can be copied between SmartMedia and CompactFlash. It is possible to copy all images or selected images. (Menu button) to display 2, 3, 4, 5 1 Press the menu. select an image source card, 2 To do the following: Press on the Arrow pad to select SM/CF, then press . Press to select SM or CF. Press the OK button repeatedly until you go back to SM/CF. 3 Press press to select COPY, then 2, 4 . 4 Press SELECT, to select ALL or then press the OK button.
Image copy between cards (Cont.) 8 the frame using the Arrow 6 Select pad, then press the OK button. ● COPY is displayed on the selected frames. ● To cancel, press the OK button again. you've finished selecting 7 When images, press (Menu button). ● The copy confirmation screen is displayed. start copying, 8 To select YES. ● To cancel, press press 6 7 to to select NO.
9 PRINT SETTINGS ● Recorded images can be printed out with a printer. ● Selected images can be reserved in a SmartMedia card for printing on a printer or at a photo lab that supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) system.
About print settings You can make prints of images stored in a SmartMedia, using one of the following methods: m Images in the SmartMedia can be selected for printing, as well as the number of copies for each and whether or not to print the date and time with them. This information is saved in the card (Print-reserve) for later printing from a printer or at a photo lab that supports DPOF.
Note: ● Images taken with this camera can also be printed using a printer or at a photo lab that supports the Design rule for Camera File system/DCF. ● DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes using the original device. ● If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device, entering reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous reservations. ● Even if an image appears with the message “PICTURE ERROR”, print reserve may be performed on it.
Printing all frames stored in a card —All-frame print reserve Print reserve This allows you to store the data needed to make prints of your photos on a printer or at a lab that supports this system. All-frame print reserve allows you to store print data for all the pictures on the card, as well as allowing you to choose how may prints you want. the Mode dial to 1 Set a still picture. to display 3, 4 2 1 ● Print reserve cannot be performed for a picture displayed with . .
5 Press press 5 to select , then to select DATE or TIME. the OK button. 6 Press ● The Menu screen disappears and the picture reappears. The print reserve indicator and the number of prints are displayed. 6 print reserve indicator is not ..If displayed Although you can use Print reserve with pictures protected with the Protect function, it cannot be used on pictures stored on a write-protected card. [SM] : : DATE CANCEL 1 TIME NO SET OK 9 Note: ● The setting will remain until it is readjusted.
Printing selected frames—Single-frame print reserve Single-frame print reserve This allows you to store print data for specified pictures. the Mode dial to 1 Set a still picture. to display 3 2 1 ● Print reserve cannot be performed for a picture displayed with . . 2 Press ● The Print reserve setting screen is displayed. ● If Print reserve data is already stored on the card, a screen will appear giving you the choice of resetting the data or keeping it. (P.
the Arrow pad to select the 4 Press picture you wish to print. : Displays the picture in the previous frame. : Displays the picture in the next frame. : Displays the picture 10 frames back. : Displays the picture 10 frames forward. ● To display an index of pictures, press the Zoom lever to W. : Moves to the previous frame. : Moves to the next frame. : Displays the previous page. : Displays the next page. ● The number of pictures shown in the Index-Display mode depends on the Index-Display mode setting (P.
Printing selected frames —Single-frame print reserve (Cont.) 7 Press press 7 to select , then to select DATE or TIME. ● When Print reserve has been performed for a picture without date/time settings (P. 54), you cannot select DATE and TIME in this step. the OK button to complete 8 Press the setting. ● The Menu screen disappears and the picture reappears. The print reserve indicator and the number of prints are displayed. ● To perform Print reserve for more pictures, repeat steps 4 through 8. .
Resetting print reserve This resets all the print reserve settings for images saved in a card. the Mode dial to 1 Set display a still picture. and 3 2 1 . 2 Press ● The Print order setting screen is displayed. ● If there are no pictures on the card, this screen is not displayed. to select RESET, then 3 Press press the OK button. ● To keep the print order, select KEEP and press the OK button. ● To remove the selected image only, set the number of prints in Single-frame print reserve to 0.
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10 FUNCTION SETTINGS FOR EASIER OPERATION This chapter discusses various advanced recording/displaying techniques that give you greater creative flexibility. You can control various settings and functions as precisely as desired. Note that the items you can adjust in the Still Image Recording Display menu are different from the items you can adjust in the Movie Recording and Display Menus.
Mode setting menu Item ALL RESET (P.148) (P.152) TIFF *1, *2 (P.153) SQ *1, *2 (P.154) *1, *2 (P. 00) (P.156) AF ILLUMINATOR*1, *2 (P.157) REC VIEW *2 (P.158) SLEEP (P.159) FILE NAME *2 (P.160) SHOT CANCEL *2 (P. 00): (P.163) (P.54) m/ft *2 (p.164) RATE *4 (P. 00) *3 (p.165) 10 Description Returns all setting to default settings. Sets the level of picture sharpness. Selects image size in TIFF. Selects image size and quality in SQ mode. Adjusts the shutter sound volume and type.
How to use the mode setting menu screen . 1 Press ● The Menu screen appears. 2, 4 on the Arrow pad and 2 Press select "MODE SETUP", then press to select "SETUP". the OK button. 3 Press ● The Mode Setting screen appears. and select the item 4 Press you want to set, then press . If the selected item has more than one setting available, go to step 5. When "SETUP" is displayed, go to step 6. 3 1 Still picture record menu P F2.8 1/800 MODE SETUP 0.0 SETUP ISO e.g.
How to use the mode setting menu screen (Cont.) When the selected item has more 5 one setting available Press to select the setting item, then press the OK button to set it. Go to step 7. When "ALL RESET" — "CUSTOM" is selected. 1 Press . The Custom setting screen appears. 2 Press and select the desired item and press . 3 Press to select "RESET ON" or "RESET OFF" and then press the OK button. Continue doing this for all other desired items. Press the OK button again after all the items are set.
6 "SETUP" is displayed 6 When 1 Press the OK button. 2 Press and select the setting item. 3 When the selected setting has only one option Press the OK button. The Mode setting screen comes back on. When the selected setting has more than one option. Press and press to select the setting option, then press the OK button. The Mode setting screen comes back on. the OK button. 7 Press ● The setting is stored and the Menu 7 When the selected setting has only one option TIFF 1360x1024 screen disappears.
Resetting the camera’s settings when turning it off —ALL RESET Before turning off the power, set “OFF” to save the current settings. This will allow you to use the current settings again when the power is turned back on. the mode setting screen. 1 Display [ See "How to use the Mode 2 Setting Menu Screen 1 – 3" (P.145). on the Arrow pad to 2 Press select “ALL RESET”, then press . Press to select the items you want to set. Press the OK button to set the selected items. ● CUSTOM : Please refer to P.150.
When you select “ON”, following items will be reset to their default settings when the camera is turned on again after the power is turned off. Setting Initial setting Flash (P.106) Flash intensity control (P.109) Metering mode (P.100) Macro mode (p.90) Multi metering (p.132) Drive (P.117) BKT (Auto bracket) setting (P.102) Stabilization system (P.97) Zoom (P.71) Super tele (P.98) Aperture setting (P.87) Shutter speed setting (P.88) Exposure compensation (P.99) White balance (P.134) ISO sensitivity (P.
Resetting the camera’s settings when turning it on —ALL RESET—CUSTOM Settings such as Zoom and Aperture can be preset so that they will be automatically ready when the power is turned on. the mode setting screen. 1 Display [ See "How to use the Mode 2, 3 Setting Menu Screen 1 — 3" (P.145). on the Arrow pad to 2 Press select “ALL RESET”, then press . Press to select “CUSTOM”, then press . ● Custom setting screen will be displayed.
to select “RESET 4 Press ON” or “RESET OFF”, then press 4 the OK button. ● Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 if there are other settings you want to change. the OK button repeatedly 5 Press until the menu disappears. ● The settings in "CUSTOM" will be saved even if you select settings other than "CUSTOM" in "ALL RESET".
Setting image sharpness Selecting “NORMAL” will sharpen the outlines of images, making it ideal for printing. Selecting “SOFT” will make outlines softer. Selecting “HARD” will emphasize the outlines of images so that the images themselves will be clear and crisp. Adjust it to suit your needs. the mode setting screen 1 Display [ See "How to use the Mode 2 Setting Menu Screen 1 – 3" (P.145). 2 Press select " on the Arrow pad to ", then press . Press again to select the items (see below) you want to set.
Changing the shutter sound effect Adjusts the type of shutter sound effect and the shutter sound volume. Two shutter sound effect types and sound volume levels are available. If a shutter sound effect type is not selected, the shutter sound volume cannot be set. the Mode setting screen. 1 Display [ See "How to use the Mode 2, 3, 4 Setting Menu Screen 1 – 3" (P.145). 2 Press select on the Arrow pad to , then press . to select the desired 3 Press item (see below), then press the OK button.
Changing the camera warning sound volume Sets the beep sound for warnings, etc. the mode setting screen. 1 Display [ See "How to use the Mode 2, 3 Setting Menu Screen 1 – 3" (P.145). 2 Press select " on the Arrow pad and ", then press . and select an item 3 Press you like to set. Press the OK button and confirm the setting. Setting Items: OFF, LOW, HIGH 3, 4 Still Picture Recording Mode Setting Menu the OK button repeatedly 4 Press until the menu disappears.
Setting the assist lamp for focusing —AF ILLUMINATOR The AF assist lamp provides additional illumination when the subject is dark. It always operates by default, but you can disable it (OFF). the mode setting screen. 1 Display [ See "How to use the Mode 2, 3 Setting Menu Screen 1 – 3" (P.145). on the Arrow pad and 2 Press select "AF ILLUMINATOR", then press . and select "ON" or 3 Press "OFF", then press the OK button to confirm the setting. the OK button repeatedly 4 Press until the menu disappears.
Displaying the image during recording—REC VIEW Selects whether or not the picture will be displayed on the monitor during recording. the mode setting screen. 1 Display [ See "How to use the Mode 2, 3 Setting Menu Screen 1 – 3" (P.145). on the Arrow pad and 2 Press select "REC VIEW", then press . and select "ON" or 3 Press "OFF", then press the OK button to confirm the setting. ● ON: Displays the image on the Monitor or Viewfinder while it is being recorded to help you check the recording process.
Setting the times for power saving mode—SLEEP The camera will automatically switch to Power Saving Mode (SLEEP) if the time you set has passed with no operations. This function can be disabled (OFF). Time settings can be selected for Record mode (P. A. S. M. S-Prg. ) and Display mode ( ) separately. the mode setting screen. 1 Display [ See "How to use the Mode 2, 3 Setting Menu Screen 1 – 3" (P.145). 2 Press then press to select "SLEEP", .
Selecting the file numbering system—FILE NAME You can select the file numbering system for images transferred to a personal computer. Files can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 and folders can be numbered from 100 to 999. m About the File No. and Folder No. The file number and folder number used for each image are expressed as shown. Folder No. File No. \ D C I M \ * * * O L Y M P \ P m d d * * * * . j p g 100~999 Month (1~C) 0001~9999 Day (01~31) *Month: Jan. ~ Sep. = 1-9, Oct. = A, Nov. = B, Dec.
● AUTO When AUTO is selected, the same folder number and a continuing number from the last file number of the last card will be used, so that the same file number will not be used for pictures taken together and saved in multiple cards. Folder No.101 File No. 0005 Folder No.101 Card change File No. starts from 0006 When images are transferred to a computer... ● Even when pictures are stored in multiple cards, a different file number will be used for each.
Selecting the file numbering system —FILE NAME (Cont.) the mode setting screen. 1 Display [ See "How to use the Mode 2, 3 Setting Menu Screen 1 – 3" (P.145) on the Arrow pad to 2 Press select "FILE NAME", then press . to select "AUTO" or 3 Press "RESET", then press the OK button to confirm the setting. the OK button repeatedly 4 Press until the menu disappears.
Canceling image writing to the card —SHOT CANCEL You can prevent images from being written to the card. (P. 00) Only pictures remaining in the camera’s memory can be canceled. It is not possible to stop in the middle of image writing. the mode setting screen. 1 Display [ See "How to use the Mode 2, 3 Setting Menu Screen 1 – 3" (P. 00) on the Arrow pad to 2 Press select SHOT CANCEL, then press . 3 Press to select ON or OFF, then press the OK button.
Adjusting the brightness of the monitor Adjusting the brightness of the Monitor and Viewfinder to your preferences. The brightness of each can be adjusted separately. to display the Monitor or 1 Press Viewfinder, depending on which 3, 4 one you want to adjust. the mode setting screen. 2 Display [ See “How to use the Mode Setting Menu Screen 1 – 3" (P.145) 3 Press select on the Arrow pad to “ ”, then press . “SETUP” will be displayed. Press the OK button. ● The brightness setting screen will appear.
Selecting meters or feet as a measurement unit —m/ft In the Manual focus mode (P.94), you can select either meters or feet. (In the Macro mode, these are replaced by centimeters or inches respectively.) the mode setting screen. 1 Display [ See "How to use the Mode 2, 3 Setting Menu Screen 1 – 3" (P.145). on the Arrow pad and 2 Press select "m/ft", then press . and select "m" or 3 Press "ft", then press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Changing the number of movie frames per second — RATE You can select how many movie frames are shot per second. 15 fps records 15 frames per second, and 30 fps records 30 frames per second. the mode setting screen. 1 Display [ See "How to use the Mode 2, 3 Setting Menu Screen 1 – 3" (P.145). 2 Press select " on the Arrow pad and RATE", then press . and select "15fps" or 3 Press "30fps", then press the OK button to confirm the setting.
11 TRANSFERRING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER Your computer can save pictures stored on a card. Once the image data is in your computer, you can take advantage of various image processing capabilities and use your images in publications, web sites, multimedia, etc.
Transferring your pictures to a personal computer There are several ways you can transfer pictures that you’ve shot with this camera and stored on the card: Connecting directly to a computer by cable Image data can be transferred directly from the card loaded in the camera to a personal computer via the camera’s USB connector. The transfer method varies depending on the computer operating environment, so please read the following instructions carefully.
Saving directly from a card Card adapters enable you to save images on your personal computer without using any special software. For the latest information on available adapters, consult our Customer Support Center. Card type SmartMedia Computer operating environment Required devices Personal computer equipped with 3.
Transferring your pictures to a personal computer (Cont.) Card type Computer operating environment Personal computer equipped with a PC card slot (PCMCIA) or an external PC card reader/writer CompactFlash Required devices CompactFlash PC card adapter With LEXAR Media CompactFlash, image data is transferred to a personal computer equipped with a USB port via the exclusive cable. Note: ●Check for compatibility.
Connecting to a computer using the exclusive USB cable This section explains how to save image data to a personal computer by connecting it to the camera with the exclusive USB cable. Transfer methods vary depending on the computer operating environment. [ Connecting directly to a computer by cable (P. 00) Connecting to a computer n If your computer is IBM PC/AT compatible running Windows 98/98 Second Edition, install the USB driver on your computer beforehand.
Connecting to a computer using the exclusive USB cable (Cont.) the camera’s Mode dial to . 4 Set ● The personal computer recognizes the card selected on the camera as a removable disk. On a Macintosh desktop, the card selected on the camera is displayed as a new folder. ● The image data stored in the card can be treated just as files are treated on a floppy-disk or MO using software such as Windows Explorer.
m Macintosh sure the camera’s access 1 Make lamp is off. and drop the Driver icon onto 2 Drag the Trash on the desktop or select “Special” — “Eject” on the menu. the card cover on the 3 Open camera and remove the card. [ Setting the card (P. 00) 11 Note: ● If the camera is connected to the personal computer via a USB hub, operation may not be stable if there any compatibility problems the personal computer and the hub.
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Troubleshooting Operating Problems SYMPTOM The camera does not work. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The power is OFF. 1 Set the Power switch to ON to P. 58 REF. PAGE turn on the power. 2 The batteries are loaded 2 Reload the batteries correctly. P. 33 incorrectly. 3 The batteries are 3 Replace the batteries with exhausted. 4 The batteries are temporarily unable to function. 5 Power has shut off to conserve battery consumption. 6 It is connected to a personal computer.
SYMPTOM No picture is taken when the Shutter button is pressed. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE 4 The card is full. 4 Replace the card, delete P. 40–42 P. 78 P. 180–189 unwanted pictures or transfer the data to a computer and delete all of the pictures. 5 The batteries ran out. 5 Replace the batteries with new ones. 6 Indications disappear on 6 Replace the batteries with the viewfinder/monitor or new ones. (Do not open the the control panel.
Troubleshooting (Cont.) SYMPTOM The flash does not fire. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The flash is pushed 1 Slide the Flash switch to raise P. 72 down. 2 The subject is lighted. 3 The drive mode is set to . REF. PAGE the flash. P. 108 2 Set the flash to Fill-In mode. P. 107/108 3 Press the DRIVE button to set P. 117 to the single-picture mode. SYMPTOM Pictures you have already taken do not appear on the monitor.
SYMPTOM The monitor is not clear. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE 1 The brightness is not 1 Adjust the brightness. P. 163 adjusted properly. 2 The monitor is exposed to direct sunlight. 2 Block the sunlight. SYMPTOM Image rotate, Image protect, Single-erase, All-frame erase and Card formatting cannot be performed. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE 1 A write-protect adhesive 1 Use the card after peeling off P. 43 seal is affixed to the card. the seal.
Troubleshooting (Cont.) Problems with Images SYMPTOM The subject’s eyes appear red in pictures recorded with the flash. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE 1 The flash is in the Auto- 1 This “red-eye phenomenon” P. 107 flash mode. occurs with all cameras when a flash is used. It is caused by light from the flash reflecting off the retina at the back of the eye. Red-eye varies depending on the individual and the shooting conditions such as ambient lighting.
SYMPTOM The picture is out of focus. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 6 The Manual focus was 6 Use the right Manual focus for P. 94 used with the wrong focal range. 7 The subject was dark and the AF assist lamp was turned off. REF. PAGE the distance. 7 Set the AF assist lamp to on. P. 157 POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE 1 The flash mode was set 1 Select a flash mode other P. 107 to the Fill-in flash mode. 2 The subject was excessively illuminated. than the Fill-in flash mode.
Troubleshooting (Cont.) SYMPTOM The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE 1 The lighting fixture(s) 1 Set the flash mode to Fill-In. P. 107 2 Include white in the image or P. 134 adjust the white balance. 3 Adjust the white balance. P. 134 affected the picture. 2 The subject is mostly dark. 3 The white balance setting is wrong. SYMPTOM The picture has obscured edge(s). POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF.
User maintenance After use Be sure to turn off the power and attach the lens cap to the lens. Cleaning the camera 1 Set the Power switch to OFF. the batteries (P. 33/34). When using the AC adapter, unplug 2 Remove the AC adapter from the camera and the AC outlet. (P. 37) gently with a soft cloth. To wipe off heavy dirt, soak the 3 Exterior.....Wipe cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well. Wipe off the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth.
Connectable devices—System chart A variety of capabilities are available when connected to optional equipment.
Error codes Error codes appear when there is a problem with the camera. Error codes displayed on the control panel will flash. Control panel (No display) Viewfinder/ monitor Error content Remedy CARD COVER OPEN The card cover is Insert a card and close open. the cover. NO CARD The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. CARD FULL No more pictures Replace the card or can be taken. erase unneeded pictures. Insert the card correctly. Insert a different card.
Error codes (Cont.) Control panel 12 210 Viewfinder/ monitor Error content Remedy (Format confirmation screen) The card is not formatted. Format the card. NO PICTURE There are no pictures in the card, so there is nothing to play back. Insert a card which contains images. CARD FULL There is no empty space in the card, so print data or sound cannot be recorded. Replace the card or erase unneeded picrures.
Optional items v Photo Printers For Olympus Digital Cameras v AC Adapter v Camera Case v Standard SmartMedia Card (8/16/32/64MB) v LEXAR Media CompactFlash v USB cable As of August 2000 v FL-40 external flash v Flash bracket v Bracket cable v FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter v PC Card Adapter v NiMH Batteries v NiMH Battery Charger v USB SmartMedia Reader/Writer Visit the Olympus home page (http://www.olympus.com) for the latest information on optional items.
Specifications Product type Recording System Still Sound with still images Movie Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), TIFF (non-compression), Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Wave format QuickTime Motion JPEG support Memory ●3V (3.3V) SmartMedia 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB ●CompactFlash (Type II compliant) 16MB, 32MB, 48MB, 64MB, 80MB, 128MB, 160MB No.
Exposure control Aperture Shutter speed Still Movie Program auto exposure, Aperture priority auto exposure, Shutter priority auto exposure, Manual exposure, Night Scene program exposure W : F2.8 to 8.0 T : F3.5 to 8.0 Used with mechanical shutter 1/2 to 1/800 sec. (2 to 1/10000 sec. with manual setting) 1/30 to 1/10000 sec. Working range W: 23.6" to ∞ (No Macro mode) 3.9" to 23.6" (Macro mode) T : 6.5 ft to ∞ (No Macro mode) 3.25 ft to 6.5 ft (Macro mode) Viewfinder 0.
Specifications (Cont.) Outer connector DC-IN jack, A/V OUT jack, USB connector (USB 1.
Index A DPOF ....................................................168 Drive mode ................................117 — 121 AC adapter ..............................................37 AC outlet..................................................37 Adjusting the monitor brightness ..........163 Adjusting the sound volume ....................00 AE lock ..........................................130, 131 AE memory....................................130, 133 AF assist lamp ......................................
Index (Cont.) Mode dial, M............................................44 Mode dial, S-Prg......................................44 Mode dial, ..........................................44 Mode setup menu, ALL RESET ..............................148 – 151 Mode setup menu, (sharpness)......152 Mode setup menu, (shutter sound effect) ....................................................000 Mode setup menu, TIFF ........................153 Mode setup menu, SQ ..........................154 Mode setup menu, (beep) .
W White balance, Auto ..............................134 White balance, PRESET ........................00 White balance, (overcast) ..............134 White balance, (daylight) ................134 White balance, (tungsten light) ......134 White balance, (fluorescent) ..........134 White balance, ................................00 Wide-angle shooting................................71 Z Zoom ......................................................
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