Advanced Manual DIGITAL CAMERA IR-300 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.
How to use this manual (Basic and Advanced Manuals The instruction manual accompanying this camera is divided into two parts: the Basic Manual and the Advanced Manual (this document). Basic Manual This manual helps you get used to the camera. It gives you easy-tofollow explanations on how to take pictures and view them. Advanced Manual This manual introduces you to the camera’s many functions after you have mastered the basics.
Composition of the manual Basic operation P. 9 1 Tips before you start taking pictures P. 21 2 Basic shooting functions P. 31 3 Additional shooting functions P. 44 4 Additional playback functions P. 55 5 Creating and sharing albums P. 81 6 Using voice recording P. 88 7 Settings to make your camera easier to use. Settings P. 92 8 When you want to use Dock&Done functions. Why not take a look at the world of new possibilities? i functions P.
Table of Contents How to use this manual....................................................................... 2 Composition of the manual ................................................................. 3 1 Basic operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9 Mode switch ...................................................................................... 10 Direct buttons .................................................................................... 12 Using the direct buttons ........
Table of Contents 4 Additional shooting functions - - - - - - - - - - -44 Adjusting picture brightness ........................................................ 45 Adjusting the color of a picture ................................................. 46 Changing the area for measuring the brightness of a subject (METERING) ........................................................................ 47 Changing the focusing area (AF MODE) .......................................... 48 Self-timer shooting ............
Table of Contents 6 Creating and sharing albums- - - - - - - - - - - - 81 Adding pictures to an album (ALBUM ENTRY)................................. 82 Viewing pictures in albums (SEL. ALBUM) ....................................... 84 Rearranging album pictures (REARRANGE).................................... 85 Removing pictures from albums........................................................ 86 Undoing album entries (UNDO ENTRY / UNDO ALL) ................ 86 Erasing pictures from albums...............
Table of Contents Using a Dock&Done printer....................................................... 112 Camera settings .............................................................................. 113 Storing pictures (STORE) ......................................................... 113 Settings after storing (STORE AND)......................................... 113 Printing all new pictures (NEW ALL PRINT) ............................. 114 Settings after printing (PRINT AND) ..............................
Table of Contents Glossary of terms ............................................................................ 159 13 Miscellaneous - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 161 Menu list.......................................................................................... 162 List of factory default settings.......................................................... 169 Modes and shooting functions ........................................................ 171 Names of parts...........................
1 Basic operation Basic operation Are you ever overwhelmed by all of the advanced shooting and editing functions? Professional photographers use these functions to achieve a variety of effects. Now you too can achieve such effects simply by pressing the buttons on your digital camera. You can use the various functions available on your camera to adjust the brightness and white balance of your pictures, alter the focusing range, and much more.
Mode switch Basic operation 1 This camera features a shooting mode and a playback mode, which is set using the mode switch. Set the desired mode and turn the camera on. Shooting modes Set the mode switch to K to take still pictures or n to record movies. Playback mode Set the mode switch to this position to view pictures. (Playback modes The playback modes are as follows. Set the mode switch to q for all modes. • Playback mode (normal) g“Playing back still pictures” (P.
Mode switch Mode switch notation 1 Basic operation In this manual, the following icons indicate the position of the mode switch necessary for operating functions. This indicates an operation when the mode switch is set to K. This indicates an operation when the mode switch is set to any of the Knq modes.
Direct buttons Basic operation 1 The direct buttons have different functions in shooting mode and in playback mode. (Shooting mode 1 2 5 3 4 1 MENU button gP. 15 Displays the top menu of shooting mode 2 n (Flash mode) button gP. 38 For selecting the flash mode 3 \Y (Self-timer) button gP. 49 Switches the self-timer mode on/off 4 z (Custom) button gP. 97 Sets the function assigned to the custom button 5 ^]f (Scene select) button Selects a scene mode 12 gP.
Direct buttons (Playback modes 1 4 Basic operation 1 5 2 3 1 MENU button gP. 15 Displays the top menu of playback mode 2 S (Erase) button gP. 79 Erases pictures displayed on the monitor 3 < (Print) button gP. 112, 123 Displays the top menu of the print screen 4 [+ (Calendar display) button gP. 57 Enables calendar display mode 5 \- (Album display) button gP.
Direct buttons Basic operation 1 Using the direct buttons Basic functions can be easily operated using direct buttons. Use the arrow pad and i to adjust settings. Follow the on-screen display to select and adjust each setting. How to set the flash mode using n is shown below. 1 Set the mode switch to K, and press n. • The flash mode selection screen is displayed. FLASH MODE SELECT AUTO Current setting GO Operation guide SELECT→ Press [\ to select the setting.
Menus Set the mode switch to Knq, and press the MENU button to display the menus on the monitor. Menus are used to make all camera settings. About the menus The menu items displayed in shooting mode and playback mode differ. Top menu Menus are divided into shortcut menus and mode menus. VOICE REC & MODE MENU SCENE SELECT Shortcut menus • For setting menu items directly. Mode menu • For setting shooting and playback functions. • Use the arrow pad to select and adjust settings.
Menus Shortcut menus Basic operation 1 Mode Switch Mode Switch VOICE REC & gP. 89 & MODE MENU SCENE SELECT VOICE REC gP. 89 MODE MENU gP. 32 IMAGE STABILIZER gP. 41 gP. 37 gP. 37 Mode Switch Menu options will vary with each mode. Still picture STORAGE Movie gP. 107 MODE MENU INFO m STORAGE MODE MENU INFO gP. 62 gP. 107 gP. 59 STOP gP. 61 gP. 61 Voice playback STORAGE INFO gP. 107 MODE MENU END PLAYBACK gP. 91 gP. 61 Calendar display CLOSE CALENDAR INFO Album display gP.
Menus Mode menus Mode Switch Mode Switch D j F SUPER HIGH 5M OFF 0.0 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF AUTO WB D F STANDARD 0.0 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF AUTO WB FULLTIME AF OFF Mode Switch y R 0° EDIT FIX IMAGE COMPOSE IMAGE 17 1 Basic operation In addition to the following mode menus, there are also mode menus for movie playback and calendar display. For details, see “Menu list” (P. 162).
Menus Basic operation 1 Using the menus Use the arrow pad and i to select and set the menu items. Follow the operation guide and arrows on the screen to select and change settings. This section explains how to use the menus. Ex: Setting [METERING] Mode switch MENU button [\^] buttons i button 1 2 3 Set the mode switch to K. Press the MENU button. Top menu • The top menu is displayed. Press ] to select [MODE MENU]. VOICE REC & This refers to the arrow pad ([\^]).
Menus 5 • Press the MENU button to close the menu. 1 METERING AF MODE PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FRAME MODE AUTO n TIPS • Common menu items can be adjusted from any mode, and the settings will apply respectively. Menu operation notation In this manual, procedures for using the menus are expressed as follows: •Ex: Steps 1 to 5 for setting [METERING] Top menu [MODE MENU] [METERING] [AUTO] / [n] 19 Basic operation Press [\ to select [AUTO] or [n], and press i.
How to read the procedure pages Basic operation 1 A sample of a procedure page is shown below explaining the notation. Look at it carefully before taking or viewing pictures. This indicates the position of the mode switch. If multiple mode switch icons are displayed, the described function can be used in any of these modes. g“Mode switch” (P. 10), “Mode switch notation” (P. 11) Select the menus in the order indicated by . g“Using the menus” (P. 18), “Menu operation notation” (P.
2 Tips before you start taking pictures Tips before you start taking pictures Your pictures are almost guaranteed to come out well just by setting the mode switch to K or n and pressing the shutter button. But occasionally, you can’t focus on your subject, the subject is too dark, or the picture doesn’t come out the way you want… Just knowing which button to press or which setting to change can help you solve these problems.
If the correct focus cannot be obtained Tips before you start taking pictures 2 The camera automatically detects the focus target in the frame. The level of contrast is one of the criteria used to determine the subject. The camera may fail to determine subjects with lower contrast than the surroundings or with an area of extremely strong contrast in the frame. If this happens, the simplest solution is to use the focus lock.
If the correct focus cannot be obtained 4 Press the shutter button fully. 2 Shutter button Focus on the subject in the center of the frame. g“Changing the focusing area (AF MODE)” (P. 48) Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly. The green lamp blinks. The subject cannot be brought into focus.
Record mode Tips before you start taking pictures 2 You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Select the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a computer, website editing, etc.). For information on the image sizes for each record mode and the number of storable still pictures/movie recording time, see the table on P. 25. Still picture record modes Record mode depicts the image size of pictures. Pictures are made from thousands of dots (pixels).
Record mode Image size The number of pixels (horizontal × vertical) used when saving an image. You can save your pictures at a large image size to get clearer prints. However, as the image size increases, the file size (data size) also increases, which decreases the number of pictures that can be saved. Movies are recorded in Motion-JPEG format. [FSTANDARD] offers an easy-to-see image size, but the recording time is short. [MEXTENDED] offers longer recording time, but the picture may appear grainy.
Record mode TIPS Tips before you start taking pictures 2 • When a picture is transferred to a computer, the size of the picture on the computer screen varies depending on the computer’s monitor setting. For instance, a picture taken with an image size of 1,024 × 768 fills the screen if you set the picture to 1× when the monitor setting is 1,024 × 768. However, if the monitor setting is over 1,024 × 768 (such as 1,280 × 1,024), the picture only takes up part of the screen.
Record mode Changing the record mode 1 [MODE MENU] [K] Select a record mode from [BSUPER HIGH 5M], [eHIGH 3M], [fHIGH 2M], [LBASIC 1M] and [EE-MAIL VGA]. g“Using the menus” (P. 18) D j F DIGITAL ZOOM WB B SUPER HIGH5M HIGH 3M HIGH 2M BASIC 1M E-MAIL VGA For still pictures For movies, select a record mode from [FSTANDARD] and [MEXTENDED]. D F STANDARD EXTENDED DIGITAL ZOOM WB FULLTIME AF 2 Press i.
The internal memory and memory card Tips before you start taking pictures 2 Pictures taken are recorded in the internal memory. Pictures can also be recorded to an xD-Picture Card (“card”), sold separately. The card can be used to record more pictures than is possible with the internal memory of the camera. A card can be convenient when taking many pictures while on a trip. (Internal memory basics The internal memory is the camera’s media for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera.
The internal memory and memory card Card basics The card is a medium for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera. Pictures recorded to the card can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a computer. The number of recordable images can be increased by exchanging the card for one with a larger capacity. 1 2 Compatible cards xD-Picture Card (16 – 512 MB) Note • This camera may not recognize a non-OLYMPUS card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a computer, etc.).
The internal memory and memory card (Inserting the card 3 Tips before you start taking pictures 2 Orient the card as shown, and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration. • Insert the card straight in. • Insert the card until it clicks into place. • Inserting the card in the wrong direction or at an angle may damage the contacts and prevent the card from being removed. • The card may not record properly if it is not inserted all the way in.
3 Basic shooting functions Basic shooting functions A professional photographer adjusts the exposure to the optimal setting, chooses the best focusing method and even selects the type of film according to the subject. With a digital camera, you don’t need to learn how to make difficult settings.
Selecting a scene mode according to the situation When you select a scene mode according to the shooting scene or conditions, the camera automatically selects the optimal settings. (f mode Basic shooting functions 3 P-AUTO (Program Auto) Suitable for general situations. The camera automatically adjusts to the subject. L Landscape Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. Blues and greens are vividly reproduced.
Selecting a scene mode according to the situation * Sunset* Suitable for taking pictures of the evening sunlight. Reds and yellows are vividly reproduced. Since the flash is not available, stabilize the camera before taking pictures. I Portrait o Self Portrait Suitable for taking self-portrait pictures. G Cuisine Suitable for taking pictures of food. Food colors are vibrantly reproduced. @ Documents Suitable for taking pictures of documents or time schedules.
Selecting a scene mode according to the situation ) Available Light Portrait* Suitable for shooting subjects in low light conditions without a flash. Since the flash is not available, stabilize the camera before taking pictures. , Behind Glass Suitable for shooting a subject through glass. Basic shooting functions 3 . Vivid Vividly reproduces all colors. This mode can be used independently of the P-AUTO (Program Auto) which produces natural colors.
Using the zoom when taking pictures (Zoom/Macro) You can zoom in on your subject using the optical zoom and digital zoom. With the optical zoom, the image is enlarged for the CCD when the lens magnification is changed, and the image is formed by all the CCD pixels. With the digital zoom, the area at the center of the image captured by the CCD is cropped and enlarged. When you digitally zoom in on a subject, you are essentially taking a small area of the picture and making it bigger.
Using the zoom when taking pictures (Zoom/Macro) Using the digital zoom Top menu Basic shooting functions 3 1 [MODE MENU] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [ON] / [OFF] g“Using the menus” (P. 18) Pull the zoom lever toward T. Optical zoom 5M Digital zoom 5 The white area of the zoom indicator indicates the optical zoom. If the [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON], a red area is displayed on the zoom indicator. When you reach the limit of the optical zoom, the digital zoom is enabled.
Using the zoom when taking pictures (Zoom/Macro) Using macro/super macro mode Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (W: 10 cm/3.9" to 30 cm/ 11.8", T: 50 cm/19.7" to 60 cm/23.6"). However, in macro mode focusing is performed quickly. & % & Top menu 1 [&] % g“Using the menus” (P. 18) Select [&] or [%], and press i. & OFF & % SELECT 2 GO Take the picture. Note • During super macro shooting, the zoom and flash are not available.
Flash shooting Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted using the flash intensity control. Flash working range W (max.): Approx. 30 cm to 2.6 m (1.0 ft. to 8.5 ft.) T (max.): Approx. 50 cm to 2.1 m (1.6 ft. to 6.9 ft.) Basic shooting functions 3 Auto-flash (No indication) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. Soft flash ((#)) A less intense flash.
Flash shooting Flash off ($) The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited. You can also use this mode when shooting landscapes, sunsets, and other subjects outside the range of the flash. Note 1 2 Press n. g“Direct buttons” (P. 12) Select a flash mode, and press i. FLASH MODE AUTO SELECT 3 4 GO # mark Press the shutter button halfway. • In conditions where the flash will fire, # lights (flash stand-by).
Recording movies Note • The flash does not fire in the following situations: During sequential shooting, super macro, panorama, or when f is set to [*], [@], [&], or [)]. • The flash may not give you the optimum result in macro mode with the zoom set to wide-angle (W). Check the resulting picture on the monitor. Basic shooting functions 3 Recording movies This function allows you to record movies. 1 Compose your picture. • The remaining recording time is displayed on the monitor.
Recording movies TIPS To keep the subject in focus all the time during movie recording → Set [R] to [OFF] and [FULLTIME AF] to [ON]. g“Fulltime AF” (P. 42), “Recording sound with movies” (P. 42) To use the zoom during movie recording → Set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. g“Using the digital zoom” (P. 36) → If you set [R] to [OFF], you can use the optical zoom during movie recording. g“Recording sound with movies” (P. 42) • The remaining recording time may drop rapidly during recording.
Recording movies Fulltime AF When [FULLTIME AF] is set to [ON], the subject is automatically kept in focus during movie recording. Basic shooting functions 3 Top menu [MODE MENU] [FULLTIME AF] [ON] / [OFF] g“Using the menus” (P. 18) Note • Fulltime AF consumes more battery power. • Fulltime AF cannot be used when [R] is set to [ON]. Recording sound with movies Sound can be recorded while shooting a movie. Top menu [MODE MENU] [R] [ON] / [OFF] g“Using the menus” (P.
Sequential shooting You can take a sequence of pictures at one time. The focus, exposure and white balance are locked at the first frame. When the record mode is set to [BSUPER HIGH 5M], for example, you can take a sequence of approximately 4 pictures. S Top menu [j] [ON] / [OFF] g“Using the menus” (P. 18) Take the picture. • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button.
4 Additional shooting functions 4 44 Additional shooting functions Taking pictures like a pro... Adjust the brightness or white balance of the picture, change the focusing area depending on the subject, and make use of other useful functions to create professional-like pictures. At scenic outdoor sites... Use panorama mode to capture a beautiful mountain range or impressive building. At a party or family gathering...
Adjusting picture brightness This function allows you to make fine changes to the exposure setting. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 EV in 1/2 EV steps. When the setting is changed, you can check the result on the monitor. 4 1 [MODE MENU] [F] g“Using the menus” (P. 18) Press [\ to adjust the exposure, and press i. F • Adjust toward [+] to brighten the image or [–] to darken the image. 2 Take the picture. 0.
Adjusting the color of a picture The color of the subject 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 naturallooking colors. AUTO Additional shooting functions 4 5 3 1 > Top menu 1 The white balance is adjusted automatically so that colors look natural irrespective of the light source.
Changing the area for measuring the brightness of a subject (METERING) When taking pictures against backlight, the face of the subject may appear darker. With spot metering, the picture can be taken based on the brightness at the center of the monitor without being affected by the light in the background. AUTO n 1 [MODE MENU] [METERING] Select [AUTO] or [n], and press i. g“Using the menus” (P.
Changing the focusing area (AF MODE) This function allows you to select how the camera focuses on your subject. AUTO Focus selection is based on the entire picture on the screen. Even when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is possible. Focus selection is based on the subject within the AF target mark. SPOT Additional shooting functions 4 Subject suitable for [AUTO] Top menu 1 48 [MODE MENU] [AF MODE] Select [AUTO] or [SPOT], and press i.
Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures when you want to be included in the photograph. 1 2 Y g“Direct buttons” (P. 12) OFF ON Select [ON], and press i. SELECT GO Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. • Pressing the shutter button halfway locks the focus and exposure.
Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with an Olympus xDPicture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software. Additional shooting functions 4 The part of the previous picture where it will be joined to the next picture does not remain in the frame on the edge of the screen. You have to remember what the part in the frame looked like and take the next picture so it overlaps.
Panorama shooting 2 Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, then take the pictures. • The 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 you have taken 10 pictures, a warning mark [g] is displayed. 4 Press i to exit panorama shooting.
Taking two-in-one pictures This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and save them as a single picture. This way you can enjoy having two subjects in one picture. 4 Top menu Additional shooting functions Picture when played back 1 [MODE MENU] [2 IN 1] g“Using the menus” (P. 18) Take the first picture while viewing the monitor. 1st • The subject is positioned on the left in the combined picture. 5 5M 2 Take the second picture.
Shooting with a frame (FRAME MODE) This function allows you to add one of several frames when taking a picture. The frame and picture are combined together and saved. Top menu 1 [MODE MENU] [FRAME MODE] g“Using the menus” (P. 18) Select a frame, and press i. FRAME • The selected frame is displayed and you can take a picture with the added frame. CANCEL SELECT Additional shooting functions 2 4 GO Take the picture.
Recording sound with still pictures Sound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about 0.5 seconds after the shutter is released and lasts about 4 seconds. When this function is enabled, sound is recorded automatically every time you take a picture. Top menu Additional shooting functions 4 1 [MODE MENU] [R] [ON] / [OFF] g“Using the menus” (P. 18) Take the picture. Microphone • When recording starts, aim the camera microphone at the source of the sound you want to record.
5 Additional playback functions Additional playback functions With film-type cameras, you cannot see the pictures you have taken until the film has been developed. And aren’t you sometimes disappointed with the results when you do eventually see them? Pictures of blurred scenery or someone with their eyes shut. Or maybe you took several pictures of the same scene because you weren’t sure whether they would come out or not.
Playing back still pictures The pictures on a card are played back if a card is inserted in the camera. Remove the card to play back pictures stored in the internal memory. • The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor (single-frame playback). • Use the arrow pad to browse the pictures. 1 Push or pull the zoom lever toward W or T. • You can view the pictures close up (close-up playback) or as a thumbnail (index display). Pull the lever toward T to return to singleframe playback.
Playing back still pictures Displaying pictures in a calendar (Calendar display) This function allows you to display the pictures you have taken in a calendar format. When a still picture or movie is recorded, it is automatically registered to the calendar by the date of recording. You need to have the date and time set on the camera before shooting if you want your pictures to be displayed on the correct date with the calendar display. g“Setting the date and time” (P.
Playing back still pictures Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures 90° clockwise or counterclockwise so that they are displayed vertically. Select the picture that you want to rotate and display the top menu. Top menu [MODE MENU] [y] [+90°] / [0°] / [-90°] g“Using the menus” (P. 18) • The picture is rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise.
Playing back movies This function lets you play back movies. You can fast forward the movie or play it back one frame at a time. 1 Select the movie you want to play back and press i. 100 00-0005 • The camera returns to the previous playback mode when the playback finishes. (To exit movie playback 5 MOVIE PLAYBACK 5 STORAGE INFO MODE MENU STOP (Operations during movie playback H appears on movies that have sound recorded. Press [\ to adjust the sound volume during playback.
Playing back movies Note • The self-timer/card access lamp blinks while the camera is reading the movie. Reading of movies may take some time. Do not open the battery compartment/ card cover while the self-timer/card access lamp is blinking. Doing so may damage the data in the internal memory or the card and render the internal memory or card unusable.
Changing the amount of information displayed on the screen This function allows you to change the picture information during playback. [DETAIL] [STANDARD] 10 100 00-0005 VOICE PLAY 1 '05.06.02.12:30 5 100 00-0005 VOICE PLAY 5M '05.06.02.12:30 5 [INFO] g“Using the menus” (P. 18) Select [NO INFO], [STANDARD] or [DETAIL], and press i. INFO • If you select [STANDARD] or [DETAIL], information is displayed for approximately 3 seconds.
Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the internal memory or the card one after another. You can select from nine different transition effects. Only the first frame of each movie is displayed. Only sound recorded with still pictures is played back. STANDARD The pictures are played back one at a time. SCROLL The current picture scrolls off the screen to the left as the next picture scrolls onto the screen from the right.
Slideshow Top menu 1 g“Using the menus” (P. 18) [m] Select a transition effect for the slideshow, and press i. m STANDARD SCROLL FADER ZOOM DOWN 2 4 ALL All pictures are displayed. SELECT ALL FROM DATE All pictures for a selected date are displayed. SELECT GO m 5 ALL SELECT ALL FROM DATE • [SELECT ALL FROM DATE] can only CANCEL SELECT GO be selected in calendar display mode or storage playback mode. g“Playing back pictures on the storage unit (STORAGE)” (P. 107) Press i.
Adding sound to still pictures Sound can be added to a still picture that you have already taken. You can also re-record over the sound that has already been recorded. Total recording time per picture is approximately 4 seconds. Select the still picture to which you want to add sound and display the top menu. Top menu 1 [MODE MENU] [R] Press ] to display [START]. y R 5 Additional playback functions g“Using the menus” (P.
Editing still pictures (BLACK & WHITE / SEPIA / / ) Editing still pictures (BLACK & WHITE / SEPIA / Resizing / Trimming) This function lets you edit still pictures and save them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. BLACK & WHITE SEPIA Q P Changes the picture to black and white and saves it as a new file. Changes the picture to sepia and saves it as a new file. Changes the image size to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 and saves the picture as a new file.
Correcting pictures (REDEYE FIX / BRIGHTNESS / SATURATION) (When [P] is selected 1 Adjust the trimming position and size. [\^] Adjusts the position of the picture. Zoom lever Adjusts the size of the picture. 2 Press i. GO 3 Select [P], and press i. • The [BUSY] bar is displayed and after the image is saved, the camera returns to the playback mode.
Correcting pictures (REDEYE FIX / BRIGHTNESS / SATURATION) 1 Select [REDEYE FIX], [BRIGHTNESS] or [SATURATION], and press i. y R EDIT REDEYE FIX FIX IMAGE BRIGHTNESS COMPOSE IMAGE SATURATION 2 (When [REDEYE FIX] is selected • The picture is displayed with the areas targeted for correction framed in blue. • The picture is not corrected when there are no parts framed in blue. 5 Additional playback functions CANCEL 1 Select [REDEYE FIX], and press i.
Composing pictures with illustrations This function lets you add frames, titles or a calendar to still pictures and save them as new pictures. You can also create an index layout of selected pictures and save it as a new picture. The following picture composite operations are possible. FRAME TITLE CALENDAR LAYOUT Adds a selected frame to a picture and saves it as a new picture. Adds a selected title to a picture and saves it as a new picture. Adds a calendar to a picture and saves it as a new picture.
Composing pictures with illustrations Title Top menu 1 2 [MODE MENU] [COMPOSE IMAGE] [TITLE] g“Using the menus” (P. 18) Press ^] to select a picture, and press i. TITLE Press ^] to select a title, and press i. • Press [\ to rotate the title 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. 5 3 Adjust the position and size of the title, and press i. [\^] Adjusts the position of the title. Zoom lever Adjusts the size of the title. TITLE MOVE 4 Press [\^] to select the color of the title, and press i.
Composing pictures with illustrations Calendar Top menu 1 2 [COMPOSE IMAGE] [CALENDAR] g“Using the menus” (P. 18) Press ^] to select a picture, and press i. CALENDAR Press ^] to select a calendar, and press i. • Press [\ to rotate the picture 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. 5 Additional playback functions [MODE MENU] SELECT 3 Set the date of the calendar, and press i. [\ GO CALENDAR 2005 . 06 Changes the settings for [Y] and [M]. ^] Alternates between the year and month settings.
Composing pictures with illustrations Layout Top menu 1 2 [MODE MENU] Press ^] to select a layout, and press i. To determine the pictures to be added to the layout, select [ALL IMAGES], [ALBUM], [CALENDAR] or [SEL. IMAGE], and press i. All pictures in the internal memory or the card are added to the layout. gGo to Step 4. LAYOUT ALL IMAGES ALBUM CALENDAR SEL. IMAGE CANCEL SELECT 5 GO ALBUM All pictures in the selected album are added to the layout.
Composing pictures with illustrations (When [SEL. IMAGE] is selected LAYOUT • Press ^] to select a picture, and press i. Repeat this step and select additional pictures until the screen in Step 4 is displayed. • Press [\ to rotate the picture 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. 4 SELECT Select [LAYOUT], and press i. LAYOUT • The [BUSY] bar is displayed and after the image is saved, the camera returns to the playback mode.
Editing movies EDIT INDEX This function lets you extract parts of the movie that you want. g“Editing a movie” (P. 73) 9 frames extracted from a movie are displayed as an index and stored as a still picture. g“Creating an index” (P. 74) Select a movie that you want to edit and display the top menu. Editing a movie Top menu 1 [MODE MENU] [EDIT] g“Using the menus” (P. 18) Select the first frame of the part you want to keep, and press i. 5 \ : Jumps to the last frame of the movie.
Editing movies 3 Select [NEW FILE] or [OVERWRITE], and press i. NEW FILE Stores the edited movie as a new movie. OVERWRITE Stores the edited movie with the same name as the original. The original movie is not stored. 4 Additional playback functions CANCEL Select [YES], and press i. • The [BUSY] bar is displayed and after the edited movie is stored as a new movie or the original movie is overwritten, the camera returns to the playback mode. • To select different frames, select [RESET] and press i.
Editing movies 1 Select the first frame of the index, and press i. [ : Jumps to the first frame of the movie. \ : Jumps to the last frame of the movie. ] : Displays the next frame. The movie can be played continuously while this button is pressed. 2 ^ : Displays the previous frame. The movie can be played continuously in reverse while this button is pressed. As in Step 1, select the last frame of the index, and press i. Select [YES], and press i.
Playing back pictures on a TV Set the camera in the cradle and connect the supplied AV cable to your TV to play back pictures. You can play back both still pictures and movies on your TV. 1 2 Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the A/V OUT jack on the cradle to the video input terminal on the TV using the AV cable provided with the camera. Set the camera in the cradle. A/V OUT jack Connect to the TV’s video input (yellow) and audio input (white) terminals.
Protecting pictures Selecting the video output You can select [NTSC] or [PAL] according to your TV’s video signal type. Use this setting when playing back pictures on a TV in a foreign country. Select the [VIDEO OUT] signal before connecting the AV cable. If you select the wrong video signal type, you will not be able to play back the recorded pictures properly on the TV. Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [VIDEO OUT] [NTSC] / [PAL] g“Using the menus” (P.
Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card (BACKUP) All image data recorded to the internal memory can be copied (backed up) to a card. Backing up the pictures does not erase them from the internal memory. You need an optional card to use the backup function. Insert the card into the camera before using this function. Top menu Additional playback functions 5 1 [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [BACKUP] g“Using the menus” (P. 18) Select [YES], and press i.
Erasing pictures This function erases recorded pictures. Pictures can be erased either one at a time or all the pictures in the internal memory or on the card. Note • You cannot erase protected pictures. Cancel protection before erasing such pictures. • Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep. g“Protecting pictures” (P. 77) Top menu [ERASE] [ERASE] / [ALL ERASE] g“Using the menus” (P.
Formatting the internal memory or a card This function lets you format the internal memory or the memory card. Formatting prepares the internal memory or the card to receive data. • Make sure there is no card inserted in the camera when formatting the internal memory. • Be sure that the card is inserted in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-OLYMPUS cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you must format them with this camera.
6 Creating and sharing albums Creating and sharing albums Being able to view the pictures taken with your digital camera without having to print them out is a very useful function of your camera. Not only can you check the pictures taken with the camera, you can also share your pictures with others while you are traveling or show your family pictures of your friends.
Adding pictures to an album (ALBUM ENTRY) You can organize and arrange still pictures, movies and sound recorded with [VOICE REC]. You can save up to 100 still pictures, movies and sounds to each of the available 12 albums. Select the picture that you want to save to an album and display the top menu. Top menu 1 [ALBUM ENTRY] g“Using the menus” (P. 18) Press ^] to select an album, and press i. SEL. ALBUM • The first picture in the album is displayed.
Adding pictures to an album (ALBUM ENTRY) 5 Select [YES], and press i. ALBUM ENTRY • The pictures are saved to the album and the camera returns to the playback mode. YES NO SELECT GO Note • The number of pictures that can be saved to an album varies depending on the internal memory or card capacity.
Viewing pictures in albums (SEL. ALBUM) You can play back pictures saved in an album. Top menu 1 [SEL. ALBUM] g“Using the menus” (P. 18) Press \-. SEL. ALBUM g “Direct buttons” (P. 12) 2 Creating and sharing albums 6 3 • The album display mode is enabled. Press ^] to select the album that you want to view, and press i. • The first picture in the selected album is displayed. Press ^] to select a picture. • Pull the zoom lever toward T to enlarge the picture.
Rearranging album pictures (REARRANGE) The pictures in each album are assigned frame numbers in the order the pictures are saved in the album. You can rearrange the pictures and change their frame numbers. When you select an album, the picture with the frame number 1 is displayed. In album display mode, select the album with the pictures you want to rearrange and display the top menu. Top menu 1 [MODE MENU] [REARRANGE] g“Using the menus” (P.
Removing pictures from albums You can remove pictures saved in an album. Undoing album entries (UNDO ENTRY / UNDO ALL) You can undo pictures saved in an album from the album entry. Undoing a picture from the album entry does not erase the picture. You can still view the picture in normal playback mode. (Selecting images to undo In album display mode, select the pictures that you want to undo from the album entry and display the top menu.
Removing pictures from albums (Undoing all pictures In album display mode, display an album with pictures that you want to undo from the album entry and display the top mode. Top menu [MODE MENU] [UNDO ALL] [YES] g“Using the menus” (P. 18) TIPS • When [UNDO ALL] is performed, protected pictures are also undone from the album entry. However, these pictures are not erased from the internal memory or the card.
7 Using voice recording 7 Using voice recording Did you know that you can record sound with your digital camera? You can record sound when taking a still picture or recording a movie, and the sound is then saved with the still picture or movie. You can also use the voice recording function to record just sound.
Recording sound (VOICE REC) You can use this digital camera to record not only still pictures and movies, but also sound. Recorded sound is saved as a WAV file, which is displayed in single-frame or index format in the same manner as still pictures and movies. Top menu 1 2 [VOICE REC] Aim the camera microphone toward the sound that you want to record. g“Using the menus” (P. 18) Microphone Self-timer/ card access lamp Press the shutter button fully.
Recording sound (VOICE REC) Note • If the microphone is farther than 1 m (3.3 ft.) from the subject, sound may not be recorded properly. • You cannot take pictures until you exit [VOICE REC] by selecting [VOICE REC. END]. • Sound recording may also pick up camera noises, such as button operations, shutter movement, etc. • Sound recording may not be possible if there is insufficient space in the internal memory or the card.
Playing back sound recorded with VOICE REC You can play back recorded sound. 1 Use the arrow pad to select the sound file that you want to play back, and press i. • The voice recording sound file is displayed as shown right. • The sound is played back. • When sound playback is finished, the camera returns to playback mode. STANDARD 00:00:10/00:00:34 (To exit voice playback Press the MENU button to display the top menu, and press \ to select [END PLAYBACK].
8 Settings 8 Settings One of the key features of a digital camera is that you can view the pictures you have taken immediately. But that isn’t all. For example, you can customize the startup screen with your own picture, select your favorite beep, shutter and operation sounds, or set the custom button to quickly access your favorite functions. Making use of these functions will make such a difference to how much fun you get out of your camera.
Saving camera settings (ALL RESET) 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 below. The [ALL RESET] setting applies to all the modes. When [ALL RESET] is set to [OFF] in either shooting mode or playback mode, it applies to both modes. ON All settings are returned to the factory default settings after the power is turned off. The settings made before the power is turned off are saved.
Selecting a display language You can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Top menu 1 [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [W] g“Using the menus” (P. 18) Select a language, and press i. ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUES EXIT SELECT GO TIPS To increase the number of languages → You can add other languages to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to the help in the OLYMPUS Master software.
Setting the sleep time (SLEEP) If no operations are performed for a certain period of time, the camera enters sleep mode (standby) and stops operating. You can set the time until the camera enters sleep mode. Top menu 1 [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [SLEEP] g“Using the menus” (P. 18) Select [30SEC], [1MIN], [3MIN], [5MIN] or [10MIN], and press i.
Custom button You can set commonly used functions to the custom button. When a function is set to the custom button, you can simply press the custom button to display the setting screen for that function without having to go through the menu. Functions that can be assigned to the custom button Settings 8 Options Ref. page K Still picture: BSUPER HIGH 5M, eHIGH 3M, fHIGH 2M, LBASIC 1M, EE-MAIL VGA Movie: FSTANDARD, MEXTENDED P.
Custom button Setting the custom button Top menu 1 [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [CUSTOM BUTTON] g“Using the menus” (P. 18) Select a function, and press i. z CUSTOM BUTTON D SCENE SELECT & j Note GO SELECT • K, n and q cannot be set separately. Using the custom button 8 Press the z button. j g “Direct buttons” (P. 12) 2 OFF ON • The menu of the set function is displayed. Follow the operation guide to make settings.
Setting camera sounds 8 SHUTTER SOUND BEEP VOLUME Top menu 1 Select [OFF] or [ON] for the camera warning sound. You can also set the volume of the sound to [LOW] or [HIGH]. Select [OFF], [1] or [2] for the sound of the shutter button. You can also set the volume of the sound to [LOW] or [HIGH]. Select [OFF], [1] or [2] for the sound of the button operations, for example when making menu selections. You can also set the volume of the sound to [LOW] or [HIGH].
Viewing pictures immediately (REC VIEW) You can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor. ON OFF The picture being recorded is displayed. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway during Rec View lets you resume shooting immediately. The picture being recorded is not displayed. This is useful when you want to prepare for your next shot while the previous picture is being recorded.
Adjusting the monitor brightness [FILE NAME] settings RESET The file number and folder number are reset every time a new card is inserted in the camera. The folder number returns to No. 100 and the file number returns to No. 0001. This method is useful when grouping files on separate cards. AUTO Even if a new card is inserted, the folder number and file number are retained from the previous card, so the same file number is not used on different cards. This helps you to manage multiple cards.
Setting the date and time This function lets you set the date and time. The date and time is saved with each image, and is used in the file name. Top menu 1 [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [X] g“Using the menus” (P. 18) 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), and 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]. 2 4 2005 . 01 .
Resetting the camera settings (MODE RESET) This function resets the shooting and playback settings to the factory default settings. This function also resets those settings saved when [ALL RESET] is set to [OFF]. Top menu 1 [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [MODE RESET] g“Using the menus” (P. 18) Select [YES], and press i. MODE RESET YES NO RESET ALL MODE SELECT TIPS • [X] is not reset.
Adjusting the image processing function (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 at least one minute after taking or viewing pictures to allow the pixel mapping function to perform properly. Top menu 1 [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [PIXEL MAPPING] g“Using the menus” (P. 18) When [START] is displayed, press i.
9 Dock&Done functions 9 i functions This camera features Dock&Done, which allows you to store and print pictures without the use of a computer. As a gift idea, you can copy pictures from the camera to a CD. Or you can adjust, edit, or enhance your pictures, and print them. All these steps you can make just by using the menus on the camera.
Using the camera with a Dock&Done storage unit (hard disk/DVD) You can store new pictures to a storage unit (hard disk/DVD). You can also use the camera’s monitor to play back pictures stored in the storage unit. The [STORE] setting is set to [STORE] for newly taken pictures. Once a picture is stored, the setting automatically is canceled to prevent storing the same picture multiple times. This setting can be changed for each picture.
Using the camera with a Dock&Done storage unit (hard disk/DVD) 4 Set the camera in the cradle. • The camera turns on, and the [_DOCK MODE] screen is displayed. • The camera is powered by the AC adapter of the storage unit. • When an unformatted disk is inserted in the DVD storage unit, the disk format screen is displayed. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your DVD storage unit. 5 Select [STORE ONLY], and press i.
Using the camera with a Dock&Done storage unit (hard disk/DVD) Playing back pictures on the storage unit (STORAGE) You can use the camera’s monitor to view pictures stored in the storage unit. Before operating the menus, make sure the camera, cradle and storage unit are set up. If the [_DOCK MODE] screen is displayed, select [EXIT], and press i. Top menu 1 g“Using the menus” (P. 18) [STORAGE] The pictures are displayed in multi-year format.
Using the camera with a Dock&Done storage unit (hard disk/DVD) TIPS • The following operations can be performed in storage playback mode: y g“Picture rotation” (P. 58) m g“Slideshow” (P. 62) 0 g“Protecting pictures” (P. 77) Delete all pictures by date Press the MENU button during multi-year, annual or monthly display to display the top menu, and select [ALL ERASE]. S button g“Direct buttons” (P. 12) < button g“Using the camera with a Dock&Done printer” (P.
Using the camera with a Dock&Done storage unit (hard disk/DVD) 1 Select [START], and press i. CREATE SHARE DISK SETUP • A message is displayed on the camera’s monitor. START DOCK MODE INSERT BLANK DISK BEFORE DOCKING 2 CANCEL Set the camera in the cradle. • A message is displayed indicating that the disk is being formatted. DOCK MODE FORMATTING DISK SUSPEND • A message is displayed indicating that pictures are being stored to the disk.
Using the camera with a Dock&Done printer TIPS • To create multiple disks, remove the camera from the cradle and set an unused CD or DVD in the DVD storage unit before repeating Steps 1 and 2. Note • Disks recorded with [CREATE SHARE DISK] cannot be used to record additional pictures. Using the camera with a Dock&Done printer You can use your digital camera and a Dock&Done storage unit (hard disk/ DVD) with a Dock&Done printer to print pictures stored in your camera or the storage unit.
Using the camera with a Dock&Done printer 2 Dock the cradle on the storage unit. Dock&Done cable 3 4 Set the Dock&Done mode/PC mode switch on the storage unit to [_DOCK], and turn on the storage unit. Set the camera in the cradle. • The camera is powered by the AC adapter of the storage unit. • The camera turns on, and the [_DOCK MODE] screen is displayed. 9 Select [STORE→NEW ALL PRINT], and press i. • The displayed screen and selectable items vary depending on the camera settings.
Using the camera with a Dock&Done printer ([_DOCK MODE] screen menu The displayed menu varies depending on the camera settings and whether or not print reservations have been made. The following menu items are available on the [_DOCK MODE] screen menu: Unavailable menu items cannot be selected. STORE→_PRINT ORDER Stores new pictures to the storage unit, and then prints pictures with print reservations. STORE ONLY Stores new pictures to the storage unit.
Camera settings (Connecting to a printer • Connecting a Dock&Done printer to a Dock&Done storage unit with a Dock&Done cable All functions are available. You can also print pictures stored in the storage unit. Select [EXIT] on the [_DOCK MODE] screen after storing the pictures in the storage unit. Press the < button during storage playback, and select [PRINT IMAGE] to print. g“Storing camera pictures” (P. 105), “Playing back pictures on the storage unit (STORAGE)” (P.
Camera settings TIPS • The following pictures are not erased even when [STORE AND] is set to [ERASE]: Pictures registered in an album, pictures with print reservations*, and protected pictures. * If [PRINT AND] is set to [CANCEL] for pictures with print reservations, the reservations are canceled after the pictures are printed, and the pictures are erased. Printing all new pictures (NEW ALL PRINT) You can set whether to automatically print camera pictures not stored in a storage unit.
10 Printing pictures Printing pictures You can print out the pictures you have taken either at a photo store or at home on your own printer. If you go to a photo store, it is a good idea to store the print reservation data on the card first. This lets you select the pictures you want to print and decide how many prints you want.
Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. With the camera connected to the printer, select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s monitor. It is also possible to print out pictures using the print reservation data. g“Print settings (DPOF)” (P.
Direct printing (PictBridge) Printing pictures Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Try printing one picture with the most basic printing method. The selected picture is printed using the standard settings of your printer. The date and file name are not printed. 1 2 3 Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the printer’s USB port.
Direct printing (PictBridge) 5 • “ONE MOMENT” is displayed and the camera and printer are connected. The [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is displayed on the monitor. Select the print settings on the camera’s monitor. Select [ALL IMAGES], and press i. PRINT MODE SELECT ALL IMAGES ALBUM • Select [ALBUM] to select and print pictures from an album. 6 SELECT Select [PRINT], and press i. PRINT MODE SELECT • The [PRINTPAPER] screen is displayed.
Direct printing (PictBridge) (To cancel printing Pressing i during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to continue or cancel printing. To cancel printing, select [CANCEL] and press i. TRANSFERRING CANCEL Screen during data transfer PRINT CONTINUE CANCEL 10In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] SELECT GO PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press ^. PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX • A message is displayed. EXIT SELECT GO 11Remove the USB cable from the cradle. • The camera turns off.
Direct printing (PictBridge) Other print modes and print settings In addition to the basic printing method, there are also several other printing modes. The paper size and borderless settings can be set in the same print mode. If the following screen is displayed, perform the operations according to the operation guide. Selecting the picture to print ALL IMAGES ALBUM Allows you to select from all pictures in the internal memory or the card to print. Select an album and the pictures in the album to print.
Direct printing (PictBridge) Setting the print paper Select the paper size and border on the [PRINTPAPER] screen. SIZE Choose from the available PRINTPAPER paper sizes on your printer. BORDERLESS Select framed or unframed. In SIZE BORDERLESS [MULTI PRINT] mode, you cannot select the frame. STANDARD STANDARD OFF ( ) The picture is printed inside a blank frame. ON ( ) The picture is printed filling the CANCEL SELECT GO entire page. PICS/SHEET Available in [MULTI PRINT] mode only.
Direct printing (PictBridge) If an error message is displayed If an error message is displayed on the camera’s monitor during direct print setting or printing, see the following table. For more details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. Monitor indication NO CONNECTION _DOCK&DONE PRINTER IS NOT CONNECTED NO PAPER Possible cause Corrective action The camera is not connected to the printer correctly. Disconnect the camera and connect it again correctly.
Print settings (DPOF) How to make print reservations Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/ time information) with the pictures stored in the internal memory or on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo store that supports DPOF. DPOF is a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras.
Print settings (DPOF) TIPS Relation between printing and record mode when shooting The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per inch (dpi). 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.
Print settings (DPOF) 2 3 Select [<]. • If data is already stored on the card, the screen appears, giving you the choice of resetting the data or keeping it. • For details on [FIX IMAGE] and [COMPOSE IMAGE], see “Using a Dock&Done printer” (P. 112). • For details on [PRINT IMAGE], see “Direct printing (PictBridge)” (P. 116). FIX IMAGE < COMPOSE IMAGE PRINT IMAGE Select [<], and press i. < • If you want to make print reservations for an album, select [ALBUM], and select [<] or [U].
Print settings (DPOF) 7 Select [SET], and press i. < 1 (1) SET CANCEL CANCEL SELECT GO All-frame reservation Reserves all the pictures stored in the internal memory or on the card. The number of prints is set at one print per picture. You can set to print the shooting date/time. 1 2 3 Select [U] on the [<] screen, and press i. Select [NO], [DATE] or [TIME], and press i. NO The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE All pictures are printed with the shooting date.
Print settings (DPOF) 2 Select [<]. FIX IMAGE < COMPOSE IMAGE PRINT IMAGE 3 Select [RESET], and press i. < • If there is no print reservation data, this screen is not displayed. RESET KEEP PRINT ORDERED SELECT GO (To reset the print reservation data for a selected picture 1 < • If there is no print reservation data, this screen is not displayed. RESET KEEP PRINT ORDERED Select [CHECK/CANCEL], and press i.
11 Connecting the camera to a computer 11 Connecting the camera to a computer Viewing the pictures you have taken on your computer is just one of the many ways you can enjoy your pictures. You can print out your favorite pictures, use the application software to download your pictures from your camera and edit them or organize them by date or category, or attach them to e-mail and send them over the Internet.
Flow Using the USB cable provided with your camera, you can connect the camera and computer and download (transfer) the images to your computer using the OLYMPUS Master software, also provided with the camera. Prepare the following items before starting. OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM USB Cable Cradle Computer equipped with a USB port gP. 131 Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable gP. 135 Start up the OLYMPUS Master software gP. 136 Download image files to the computer gP.
Using OLYMPUS Master For editing and managing image files, install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. What is OLYMPUS Master? Connecting the camera to a computer OLYMPUS Master is application software for editing images taken with a digital camera on a computer. Installing it on your computer lets you do the following: 11 Download images from the camera or other media Manage images You can organize your images using the calendar display. Search the image you want by date or keyword.
Using OLYMPUS Master Installing OLYMPUS Master Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with the following system requirements. For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on the back cover of this manual.
Using OLYMPUS Master Note • Operation is only guaranteed on a Macintosh equipped with a built-in USB port. • QuickTime 6 or later and Safari 1.0 or later must be installed. • Be sure to remove the media (drag & drop onto the trash icon) before performing the following operations. Failure to do so could result in unstable computer operation and the need to reboot.
Using OLYMPUS Master 3 4 Click “Next” and follow the onscreen instructions. • When the QuickTime licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and click “Agree” to proceed with the installation. • The OLYMPUS Master installation screen is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions. • When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and click “Yes” to proceed with the installation. To install Adobe Reader, click “OK”. • To cancel installation, click “Cancel”.
Using OLYMPUS Master 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. • The screen confirming that installation is completed is displayed. Click “Finish”. 7 Select the option to restart immediately when the screen asking you if you wish to restart the computer is displayed and click “OK”. Connecting the camera to a computer • The computer restarts. • Remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive and store it. 11 Macintosh 1 2 3 4 5 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • The CD-ROM window is displayed.
Connecting the camera to a computer Connect the cradle to the computer using the USB cable, and set the camera in the cradle. 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. • The power lamp is off. • The monitor is off. • The lens barrier is closed. 2 3 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. • Refer to your computer’s instruction manual to locate the position of the USB port. Plug the USB cable into the cradle’s USB connector.
Starting up OLYMPUS Master • Windows XP When the camera is connected to the computer, the screen for selecting an image file operation is displayed. As OLYMPUS Master will be used to download images, click “Cancel”. • Mac OS X The iPhoto program is the default application for managing digital images. When you connect your digital camera for the first time, the iPhoto application starts automatically, so close this application and start OLYMPUS Master.
Starting up OLYMPUS Master (OLYMPUS Master main menu 6 1 5 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 Connecting the camera to a computer 1 4 “Transfer Images” button Downloads images from the camera or other media. “Browse Images” button Displays the browse window. “Print Images” button Displays the print menu. “Create and Share” button Displays the editing menu. “Backup Images” button Creates backup images. “Upgrade” button Displays window for optional upgrade to OLYMPUS Master Plus.
Displaying camera images on a computer Downloading and saving images You can save camera images on your computer. 1 2 Click “Transfer Images” menu. on the OLYMPUS Master main • The menu for selecting the source is displayed. Click “From Camera” . Connecting the camera to a computer • The window for selecting images is displayed. All the images in the camera are displayed. 11 3 Select the image files and click “Transfer Images”. • A window indicating that the download is complete is displayed.
Displaying camera images on a computer (To disconnect the camera You can disconnect the camera after downloading the images to your computer. Also follow these steps when removing the camera from the cradle. 1 2 Make sure that the self-timer/ card access lamp is off. Self-timer/ card access lamp Make the following preparations for disconnecting the USB cable.
Viewing still pictures and movies 3 Disconnect the USB cable from the cradle. Note Connecting the camera to a computer • Windows Me/2000/XP: When you click “Unplug or Eject Hardware”, a warning message may be displayed. Make sure that image data is not being downloaded from the camera and that all applications are closed. Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon again and disconnect the cable. 11 Viewing still pictures and movies 1 2 Click “Browse Images” menu.
Printing pictures (To view a movie 1 2 Double-click the movie thumbnail that you want to see in the “Browse” window. • The camera switches to view mode and the first frame of the movie is displayed. To play back the movie, click playback button bottom of the screen. at the The names and functions of the controller parts are shown below. 1 2 Item 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description Move the slider to select a frame. 2 Time display Displays the time that has elapsed during playback.
Printing pictures 2 Click “Photo” . • The “Photo Print” window is displayed. 3 Click “Settings” in the “Photo Print” window. Connecting the camera to a computer • The printer settings screen is displayed. Make the necessary printer settings. 11 4 Select a layout and size. • To print the date and time with your image, check the box next to “Print Date”, and select between “Date” and “Date & Time”. 5 Select the thumbnail image that you want to print and click “Add”.
To download and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master 7 Click “Print”. • Printing starts. • To return to the main menu, click “Menu” in the “Photo Print” window. To download and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master This camera is compatible with USB mass storage. You can connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable provided with the camera to download and save images without using OLYMPUS Master.
12 Appendix 12 Appendix This chapter contains useful information from OLYMPUS. Here you will find what to do when you are stuck or don’t understand the meaning of the terms used in this manual. Refer to this section for basic troubleshooting, camera care and a full glossary to understanding the terms used in this manual.
Troubleshooting Error messages Monitor indication Possible cause q There is a problem with the card. This card cannot be used. Insert a new card. Writing to the card is prohibited. The recorded image has been protected (read-only) on a computer. Download the image to a computer and cancel the read-only setting. The internal memory has no available memory and cannot store any new data. Back up all data to a card or erase unwanted data. Before erasing, download important data to a computer.
Troubleshooting Monitor indication MEMORY SETUP POWER OFF MEMORY FORMAT Appendix SELECT 12 146 GO Possible cause Corrective action There is an error in the internal memory. Select [MEMORY FORMAT] and press i. All data in the internal memory is erased. Frames and titles used to compose images are erased. Use OLYMPUS Master to add them in again.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Preparatory operations Possible cause Corrective action The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. Press the POWER switch to turn the camera on. The battery power is Charge the battery. exhausted. The battery is temporarily Warm the battery by putting it in your pocket unable to function for a while. because of the cold. The camera is in the Operate the camera with the shutter button or sleep mode. zoom lever.
Troubleshooting Appendix Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The monitor is hard to see. There is condensation* Turn the camera off and wait until it dries – inside the camera. before turning it on again. The brightness of the Use [s] to adjust the brightness. P. 100 monitor is not adjusted properly. The monitor is exposed Block the sunlight with your hand. – to direct sunlight.
Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action The flash does not fire. The subject is illuminated. Sequential shooting is set. The camera records movies. Super macro mode is set. Panorama mode is set. If you want the flash to fire on a brightly illuminated subject, set the flash to [#]. The flash does not fire in the sequential shooting mode. Set [j] to [OFF]. The flash does not fire in the movie mode. Select a shooting mode other than n. The flash does not fire in the super macro mode.
Troubleshooting Appendix Possible cause Corrective action The picture is out of focus. A subject unsuited to AF Use the focus lock to focus on the subject. was taken. The camera moved Hold the camera correctly and press the when the shutter button shutter button gently. was pressed. Camera movement occurs easily with slower shutter speeds. When you take a picture with [$] in a night scene or a dark situation, use a tripod, or hold the camera firmly. The lens was dirty. Clean the lens.
Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action P. 46 P. 38 P. 46 – P. 10 P. 10 – P. 145 P. 76 P. 77 P. 77 – P. 100 Appendix The colors of pictures look unnatural. Indoor lighting affected Set the white balance according to the the picture’s colors. lighting. No white in the picture. Include something white in the picture, or shoot using [#]. The white balance Adjust the white balance according to the setting is wrong. light source. Part of the picture is dark.
Troubleshooting (When the camera is connected to a computer or printer Possible cause Corrective action The printer fails to connect. PC was selected on the Remove the USB cable, and start again from monitor after connecting Step 1 of “Printing pictures”. the camera to the printer with the USB cable. The printer does not Refer to the printer’s instruction manual or support PictBridge. contact the manufacturer. The camera is not recognized by the computer.
Camera care (Cleaning the camera Exterior: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and wrung well. Monitor • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Lens • Blow dust off the lens with a commercial blower, then wipe gently with a lens cleaner.
AC adapter An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer. Use the supplied Olympus AC adapter (A511) to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Do not use any other AC adapter with this camera. DC-IN jack AC wall outlet Power cable Connection cord plug AC adapter (A511) TIPS • When the AC adapter is connected, pressing the POWER switch turns the camera on in playback mode regardless of the position of the mode switch.
Safety Precautions Caution for Usage Environment • To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if in use or storage: • Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifiers. • In sandy or dusty environments. • Near flammable items or explosives.
Safety Precautions AC Adapter Precautions • Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the area the camera is being used. • The AC adapter is exclusively for indoor use. • Turn off the camera when disconnecting any power cables from the plug or wall outlet. Not doing so could affect the camera’s internal settings or functions. • The AC adapter may become hot when used, but this does not indicate a product malfunction.
Safety Precautions Disclaimer of Warranty • Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or concerning any content of these written materials or software, and in no event shall be liable for any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose or for any consequential, incidental or indirect damages (including but not limited to damages for loss of business profits, business interruption and loss of business information) arising from the use or in
Safety Precautions FCC Notice • Radio and Television Interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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. Contrast Detection Method This is used to measure the distance to the subject. The camera determines if the image is focused by the level of contrast in the subject.
Glossary of terms NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) / PAL (Phase Alternating Line) Television formats. NTSC is mainly used in Japan, North America and Korea. PAL is mainly used in Europe and China. PictBridge A standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly. Pixels A pixel is the smallest unit (dot) used to make up an image. Clear large-sized printed images require millions of pixels.
13 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous This chapter contains all the camera functions described in Chapters 1 to 11. Refer here for the names of the camera parts and buttons, the names and meanings of the icons that are displayed on the monitor, and the lists of the top menus and mode menus. An index also helps you find the pages where a function or item that you are looking for appears.
Menu list Shooting mode menus (K) Ref. page Top menu Item Setting MODE MENU K BSUPER HIGH 5M, eHIGH P. 24 3M, fHIGH 2M, LBASIC 1M, EE-MAIL VGA j OFF, ON P. 43 F -2.0 – +2.0 P. 45 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF, ON P. 36 WB AUTO, 5, 3, 1, > P. 46 METERING AUTO, n P. 47 AF MODE AUTO, SPOT P. 48 PANORAMA P. 50 2 IN 1 P. 52 FRAME MODE P. 53 R (still pictures) OFF, ON P. 54 MEMORY FORMAT(FORMAT) YES, NO P. 80 SETUP P. 168 VOICE REC P.
Menu list Shooting mode menus (n) Top menu Item Setting Ref. page MODE MENU K FSTANDARD, MEXTENDED P. 24 F -2.0 – +2.0 P. 45 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF, ON P. 36 WB AUTO, 5, 3, 1, > P. 46 FULLTIME AF OFF, ON P. 42 R (movies) OFF, ON P. 42 MEMORY FORMAT(FORMAT) YES, NO P. 80 SETUP P. 168 VOICE REC P. 89 & OFF, &, % P. 37 IMAGE STABILIZER OFF, ON P. 41 Shooting mode menus (Kn) in [VOICE REC] Top menu Item Setting VOICE REC. END Ref. page P.
Menu list Playback mode menus (q) (still pictures) Ref. page Top menu Item Setting MODE MENU y +90°, 0°, -90° P. 58 R START P. 64 EDIT BLACK & WHITE, SEPIA, Q, P. 65 P FIX IMAGE REDEYE FIX, BRIGHTNESS, SATURATION P. 66 COMPOSE IMAGE FRAME, TITLE, CALENDAR, LAYOUT P. 68 0 OFF, ON P. 77 ERASE ERASE, ALL ERASE P. 79 MEMORY FORMAT(FORMAT) YES, NO P. 80 STORE, NOT STORE P. 105 ALBUM ENTRY STORE STORAGE P. 82 CREATE SHARE DISK START P. 108 SETUP P. 168 P.
Menu list Playback mode menus (q) (movies) Top menu MODE MENU Item Setting Ref. page NEW FILE, OVERWRITE P. 73 INDEX PLAY EDIT P. 60 INDEX YES, RESET, CANCEL P. 74 0 OFF, ON P. 77 ERASE ERASE, ALL ERASE P. 79 MEMORY FORMAT(FORMAT) YES, NO P. 80 ALBUM ENTRY STORE P. 82 STORE, NOT STORE P. 113 CREATE SHARE DISK START P. 108 SETUP P. 168 STORAGE P. 107 INFO NO INFO, STANDARD, DETAIL P. 61 m* STANDARD, SCROLL, FADER, P.
Menu list Playback mode menus (q) (calendar display) Top menu Item Setting Ref. page MODE MENU y +90°, 0°, -90° P. 58 INDEX PLAY P. 60 0 OFF, ON P. 77 ERASE ERASE, ALL ERASE P. 79 MEMORY FORMAT(FORMAT) YES, NO P. 80 SETUP P. 168 CLOSE CALENDAR P. 57 INFO m NO INFO, STANDARD, DETAIL P. 61 * STANDARD, SCROLL, FADER, P. 62 ZOOM DOWN, ZOOM UP, CHECKERBOARD, BLINDS, SWIVEL, RANDOM Playback mode menus (q) (album display) Item Setting MODE MENU m STANDARD, SCROLL, FADER, P.
Menu list Playback mode menus (q) (voice) Top menu Item Setting Ref. page MODE MENU 0 OFF, ON P. 77 ERASE ERASE, ALL ERASE P. 79 MEMORY FORMAT(FORMAT) YES, NO P. 80 ALBUM ENTRY STORE P. 82 STORE, NOT STORE SETUP P. 113 P. 168 STORAGE P. 107 INFO NO INFO, STANDARD, DETAIL P. 61 END PLAYBACK P. 91 Playback mode menus (q) (storage) Top menu Item Setting CLOSE STORAGE y *1 Ref. page P. 107 +90°, 0°, -90° P. 58 m*2 STANDARD, SCROLL, FADER, P.
Menu list PRINT menus (q) (when < is pressed) Top menu Item Setting Ref. page FIX IMAGE REDEYE FIX, BRIGHTNESS, P. 65, SATURATION, BLACK&WHITE, 66 SEPIA, P, CANCEL COMPOSE IMAGE FRAME, TITLE, CALENDAR, LAYOUT, CANCEL PRINT IMAGE P. 68 P. 116 < <, U, ALBUM, CHECK/CANCEL P. 124 SETUP menu (for both shooting mode and playback menus) Item Setting ALL RESET OFF, ON Miscellaneous W*1 13 Ref. page P. 93 P. 94 SCREEN OFF, 1, 2 SLEEP 30SEC, 1MIN, 3MIN, 5MIN, 10MIN P. 94 P.
List of factory default settings The functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory. Shooting mode Zoom 38 mm Monitor ON F 0.
List of factory default settings Playback modes INFO STANDARD y 0° m STANDARD R OFF VOLUME 3 Others ALL RESET OFF W ENGLISH SCREEN 1 s NORMAL X Y-M-D 2005.01.01 00:00 VIDEO OUT NTSC or PAL*1 8 ON - LOW BEEP 1 - LOW SLEEP 3MIN STORE AND KEEP PRINT AND KEEP NEW ALL PRINT OFF Miscellaneous *1 Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold.
Modes and shooting functions K Mode Function P-AUTO Zoom f 9 AF MODE 9 FULLTIME AF — FLASH MODE — 9 9*2 9 & — 9 % 9 *3 Y j 9*1 9 DIGITAL ZOOM n 9 9 9*4 9 — R (still pictures) 9*5 — R (movies) — 9 IMAGE STABILIZER — 9 PANORAMA 9 — 2 IN 1 9 — FRAME MODE 9 K METERING — 9 — 9 F 9 WB 9 ALL RESET 9 W 9 SCREEN 9 Miscellaneous REC VIEW — 9 FILE NAME 9 PIXEL MAPPING 9 s 9 X 9 VIDEO OUT 9 CUSTOM BUTTON 9 13 171
Modes and shooting functions K Mode Function P-AUTO f 8 9 SHUTTER SOUND 9 BEEP 9 STORE AND 9 PRINT AND 9 NEW ALL PRINT 9 9: Available When [R (movies)] is set to [OFF]. Cannot be selected in [*], [@], [&] or [)] mode. Cannot be selected during panorama shooting. Cannot be selected in [h], [?], [(], [*], [&] or [)] mode. Cannot be selected during panorama shooting.
Names of parts Camera Shutter button gP. 22 POWER switch Names of parts Flash gP. 38 Microphone gP. 54, 89 Self-timer/card access lamp gP. 49, 89, 139 Lens Zoom lever gP. 35, 56, 57 Battery compartment/card cover gP. 29 Tripod socket Cradle connector gP.
Names of parts MENU button gP. 15 Names of parts Mode switch gP. 10 Power lamp gP. 173 Remote control receiver gP. 76 Strap eyelet Speaker Arrow pad ([\^]) gP. 14, 15 Monitor gP. 176 Custom button (z) gP. 97 Print button (<) gP. 112, 123 Erase button (S) gP. 13 Arrow pad Flash mode button (#) gP. 12, 38 Miscellaneous Calendar display button (+) gP. 13, 57 SCENE button gP. 12, 32 OK button (i) gP. 14, 18 13 Self-timer button (Y) gP. 12, 49 Album display button (-) gP.
Names of parts Cradle Names of parts A/V OUT jack (MONO) gP. 76 Camera connector gP. 104 DC-IN jack gP. 154 Miscellaneous USB connector gP. 117 Dock&Done connector gP.
Names of parts Monitor indications Names of parts Information regarding shooting or playback mode is displayed on the monitor. To adjust how much information to display in playback mode, select [DETAIL], [STANDARD], or [NO INFO] for the [INFO] setting. (Shooting mode 1 2 3 4 +2.0 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 5 4M 1 2 +2.0 5 15 16 17 8 9 10 17 18 11 13 14 Movie Item Miscellaneous 18 0:30 12 Still picture 13 4 15 16 14 13 3 Indications 1 Shooting mode d, N, I, J, K, L, h, etc.
Names of parts Item Indications Ref. page 12 Sound record R P. 42, 54, 64 13 Record mode B5M, e3M, f2M, L1M, E(for still pictures), F, M(for movies) P. 24 15 Spot metering n P. 25 P. 40 P. 47 16 White balance 5, 3, 1, > P. 46 17 AF target mark [ ] P.
Names of parts (Playback modes Screens with [INFO] set to [DETAIL] are shown below. g“Changing the amount of information displayed on the screen” (P.61) 1 2 3 4 1 5 6 2 3 4 5 6 Names of parts 10 100 00-0005 13 VOICE PLAY 5M SIZE:2560 1920 +2.0 7 8 9 10 '05.06.02.12:30 5 11 12 13 SIZE:320 240 +2.0 WB AUTO '05.06.02.12:30 00:00:00/12:56:34 Still picture Movie Item Indications Miscellaneous Ref.
Index For reference page numbers relating to camera parts, see “Names of parts”. 2 IN 1 ........................................52 DOCK MODE .....................112 .....................104 C CALENDAR ............13, 57, 68, 70 D Date and time .................. 101 DCF........................................ 159 DETAIL (INFO)......................... 61 DIGITAL ZOOM ....................... 36 Direct printing ......................... 116 DOCUMENTS .................... 33 DPOF ...........................
Index Index File name ..........................99, 121 File No.....................................178 Fill-in flash ............................38 FINE (voice quality)...................90 FIREWORKS ......................32 FIX IMAGE........................66, 112 Flash .........................................38 Flash charging ..........................39 Flash mode .....................12, 38 Flash off ..............................39 Flash stand-by ..........................39 Fluorescent lamp ......
Index STANDARD ........................ 25 STOP (movie playback) ........... 59 STORAGE.............................. 107 STORE................................... 113 STORE AND .......................... 113 Sunny day ........................... 46 SUNSET ............................. 33 SUPER HIGH 5M ............... 24 Super macro shooting ........ 37 SWIVEL (slideshow) ................ 62 S SATURATION .....................66, 67 SCENE................................12, 32 SCREEN ........................
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