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DIGITAL CAMERA

AZ-2 ZOOM

ADVANCED

MANUAL

Appendix

Information

Basic operations

Advanced shooting

Playback

Printing

Things to know before shooting

How to optimize your settings

before shooting

Customizing the settings/

functions of your camera

Transferring images to a

computer

● This manual explains advanced techniques such as shooting and playback

functions, customizing functions or settings and transferring recorded images

to a computer, etc.

● We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera

before taking important photographs.

● The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced

during the development stages and may differ from the actual product.

Summary of content (177 pages)

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DIGITAL CAMERA AZ-2 ZOOM ADVANCED MANUAL Basic operations Things to know before shooting Advanced shooting How to optimize your settings before shooting Playback Customizing the settings/ functions of your camera Printing Transferring images to a computer Appendix Information ● This manual explains advanced techniques such as shooting and playback functions, customizing functions or settings and transferring recorded images to a computer, etc.
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How to use this manual This manual includes a table of contents, index and menu list to help you easily locate the information you need. Searching the table of contents ~ P. 4 Chapter and section titles related to advanced functions are included in the table of contents so that you can quickly find the chapters you want to read. For example Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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How to read the instruction pages Editing still images Step through the menus in the order of the arrows (P. 17) Resizing Play back the image you want to resize. ~ “Single-frame playback” (P. 60) Zoom button W /T In the top menu, select MODE MENU T EDIT T . ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Joystick Select the file size. 640 x 480 A bar is displayed when editing is in progress. When the bar disappears, the normal display is restored.
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Contents How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 How to read the instruction pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 Basic operations 9 How to use the mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 How to use the buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Button operation . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Optical zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 DIGITAL ZOOM – Using the digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Macro mode shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Self-timer shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents EDIT — Editing a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Playback on TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Protecting images (preventing accidental erasure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Erasing images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Single-frame erasure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Selecting the print mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Setting the print paper items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Selecting pictures you want to print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Setting printing data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Basic operations The advanced shooting and playback techniques used by professional photographers are drawn from years of experience and skill in making precise camera adjustments. Now, with your digital camera, you’ll be able to take advantage of those same advanced techniques simply by pressing a few buttons. You’ll find a wide choice of shooting functions listed in the camera’s menus that make it easy to change the focusing area, adjust the white balance, etc.
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How to use the mode switch This camera is equipped with the following three modes. Use the mode switch to select the desired mode. 1 Basic operations Still picture shooting mode Select this for still picture shooting. Movie record mode Select this for movie shooting. Playback mode Select this for playback. 10 Slide the mode switch to the mode position you want to use.
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How to use the buttons This camera has a variety of functions to enable you to optimize settings for various shooting conditions. Some functions are available using the buttons (~ See below) and others are available using the menus (~ P. 17). You can set the functions using the buttons and the Joystick while viewing the monitor. Button operation Some buttons have different functions in the shooting mode and the playback mode. 1 Basic operations 3 T/ 1 QUICK VIEW 4 W/ Joystick ~P.
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How to use the buttons ~P. 79 2 Erase button Erases the selected image. ERASE 100–0010 100 0010 HQ YES 1 NO Basic operations ’04. 04. 11.27 21:56 10 SELECT GO OK Press ~P. 39, 61 3 Zoom button T/ Shooting T: Enlarges a distant subject. (zoom-in, telephoto shooting) P P T W HQ 2288 1712 Playback Press : Close-up 100–0020 100 0020 ’04. 04. 12.10 10:00 HQ 2.
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How to use the buttons ~P. 39, 62 4 Zoom button W/ Shooting W: Enables shooting at a wider angle. (zoom-out, wide-angle shooting) P P T 1 HQ 2288 1712 HQ 2288 1712 Press Playback : Displays all stored images at once (index display). Pressing this button also sorts stored images by shooting date and displays a calendar showing you corresponding thumbnails on the respective shooting dates (calendar display). 100–0016 100 0016 ’04. 04. 12.
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How to use the buttons ~P. 17 5 Menu button Displays or exits menu. P P FLASH MODE 1 MODE MENU Basic operations SCENE SELECT HQ 2288 1712 Press Press the menu button again to exit the menu.
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How to use the buttons Joystick operation The Joystick can be pushed up, down or left or right, or it can be pressed. These operations enable you to set various functions on the menus or to select frames during playback. 1 SET CARD PICTURE CAM You can confirm settings on the menus or you can move within the menus. ~ P. 17 100–0010 100 0010 Press the center down on the Joystick. WB AUTO HQ You can select frames you want to play back. ~ P. 60 ’04. 04. 11.27 21:56 10 100–0011 100 0011 ’04. 04. 11.
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How to use the buttons The following illustrations show how to operate the Joystick.
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How to use the menus The camera’s functions can be set. Display the menus on the monitor and select or set them. Operation Select the mode and turn on the camera. POWER switch 1 Display the top menu. Joystick Press MENU button Mode switch This section explains how the menu works using the mode. The Joystick operation guide is displayed. Goes to the FLASH MODE setting screen. Goes to MODE MENU. Various functions can be set. ~ P. 19 Goes to the setting screen.
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How to use the menus Going to the setting screen directly and setting the function FLASH MODE MODE MENU 1 Basic operations SCENE SELECT FLASH MODE Currently selected item AUTO Operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen. å SELECT GO OK SELECT Push the Joystick up or down to select the item. SHQ 2288x1712 HQ 2288x1712 å SQ 1 1280x960 SQ 2 SELECT P P GO OK 640x480 Press the Joystick to confirm your selection.
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How to use the menus Setting functions in MODE MENU The following example shows the setting. FLASH MODE 1 MODE MENU Tab ~ P. 23 CAMERA PICTURE CARD SETUP SET CARD PIC CAMERA å OFF OFF ESP/ ESP 0.0 DRIVE The functions are categorized under tabs. SET CARD PICTURE CAM PICTURE tab SET CARD PIC CAMERA Select a tab. CAMERA tab Basic operations SCENE SELECT ESP/ OFF OFF ESP 0.0 The current setting is displayed. DRIVE WB AUTO Push up or down to select a tab.
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CARD tab SET CARD PIC CAM How to use the menus FORMAT ALL RESET ON ENGLISH PW ON SETUP PW OFF SETUP REC VIEW ON When a tab is selected, the respective functions are displayed. Move to the functions of the tab you are selecting. Push right Select the item. Select the setting. 20 SET CARD PIC CAMERA Currently selected item ESP/ SET CARD PIC CAMERA Basic operations SETUP tab SETUP CARD PIC CAM 1 ESP/ OFF OFF ESP 0.0 DRIVE Indicates that there are more menu items following DRIVE.
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How to use the menus SET CARD PIC CAMERA Select the option and confirm it. 1 DRIVE Normal shooting screen is restored. P The icon corresponding to the setting is displayed. (The super macro icon is displayed here.) HQ 2288 1712 Returning to the previous item on the menus Press Explanations for menu operation This manual uses the following explanations for menu operations. Setting functions in MODE MENU: Example: In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T REC VIEW T OFF or ON.
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How to use the menus Types of the menus Top menu ~P. 52 ~P.58 mode mode 1 Basic operations FLASH MODE MODE MENU MODE MENU DIGITAL ZOOM SCENE SELECT ~P. 29 ~P. 34 ~P .64 ~P. 29 ~P. 40 ~P. 70 mode (movie) mode (still image) MOVIE PLAY INFO ~P. 105 22 INFO MODE MENU ~P. 78 ~P. 105 MODE MENU ~P.
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How to use the menus Tab OFF CAMERA PICTURE EDIT CARD OFF ESP/ ESP SETUP 0.0 DRIVE PLAY / : : : : Sets shooting functions. Sets white balance. Edits recorded images. Formats the card or erases all recorded images. : Sets basic functions that allow you to use the camera more efficiently, such as date, time, language selection , etc. : Sets playback functions. mode ~P. 42 ~P. 57 ~P. 55 PICTURE tab SET CARD PICTURE CAM SET CARD PIC CAMERA CAMERA tab OFF OFF ESP/ ESP 0.0 DRIVE ~P.
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How to use the menus mode ~P. 65 ~P. 66 PLAY tab ~P. 108 ~P. 69 ~P. 67 SEPIA ~P. 67 CARD tab ~P. 106 24 BLACK & WHITE ~P. 66 ~P. 82 ~P. 80 SETUP tab SETUP CARD EDIT PLAY SET CARD EDIT PLAY Basic operations SET CARD EDIT PLAY 0 SET CARD EDIT PLAY 1 EDIT tab ALL ERASE FORMAT ~P. 85 ALL RESET ON ENGLISH PW ON SETUP PW OFF SETUP SCREEN SETUP ON ~P. 87 ~P. 85 ~P.
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2 Things to know before shooting In most shooting situations, the camera can give you satisfying results if you simply press the shutter button. However, sometimes you may come across a subject that is difficult to focus on. This chapter explains how to deal with those hard-to-focus subjects. Another important thing is to select the appropriate record mode before you start shooting.
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If correct focus cannot be obtained The camera selects the subject to focus on automatically by detecting the contrast. If the subject’s contrast is relatively weak, the camera may focus on something else within the chosen image composition. To avoid this you can use Focus Lock. 2 Things to know before shooting How to focus on a difficult subject Turn on the power in the mode. POWER switch Shutter button Press Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on.
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If correct focus cannot be obtained Keep the shutter button pressed halfway until the green lamp lights. Green lamp P Half press When shooting a hard-to-focus subject, point the camera at an object about the same distance away as the subject. 2 Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose your shot. P The focus and exposure are locked (autofocus). If the green lamp blinks when the shutter button is pressed The subject is out of focus. Recompose your shot and try focusing again.
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If correct focus cannot be obtained Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under the following conditions, auto focus may not work properly. The green lamp blinks: The subject cannot be brought into focus. 2 Things to know before shooting Subjects with low contrast Subjects in excessively bright Subjects with no vertical light in the center of the frame lines The green lamp lights, but the subject cannot be brought into focus.
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Selecting the record mode You can select the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, attaching to e-mail, etc.). Still picture record mode In the mode, select in the top menu. ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Mode switch Select from [SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] or [SQ2]. 2 Things to know before shooting SHQ 2288x1712 Joystick HQ 2288x1712 SQ 1 1280x960 SQ 2 640x480 SELECT Confirm the setting GO OK Refer to the table on page 31 for selecting the record mode.
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Selecting the record mode SQ1/SQ2 setting Select the picture size. SQ1 2048x1536 1600x1200 HIGH NORMAL 1280x960 CANCEL SELECT GO OK 2 Things to know before shooting Select the compression.
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Selecting the record mode Record mode Picture size Larger file size, clearer image quality SHQ *1 HQ *2 2288 x 1712 SQ1 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 HIGH*1 NORMAL*2 For printing in postcard size 1024 x 768 640 x 480 HIGH*1 NORMAL*2 For uploading to Web Site or attaching to e-mail. 2 *1 : Low compression *2 : High compression Smaller file size, normal image quality 3:2 The image aspect ratio is normally 4:3.
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Selecting the record mode Movie record mode In the mode, select in the top menu. ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Select the record mode. 2 SHQ 640 x 480 30fps Things to know before shooting HQ 640 x 480 15fps SQ 1 320 x 240 30fps 640 x 480, 320 x 240 T Resolution 30 fps T 30 frames/sec. SQ 2 320 x 240 15fps SELECT GO OK Resolution The number of pixels (horizontal x vertical) used when saving an image.
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3 Advanced shooting Close-ups of small objects like flowers or jewelry, capturing a fastmoving subject like a child running around, shooting with a naturallooking illuminated background at night — did you ever wonder how to achieve the results you want without complicated and time-consuming camera settings? With this camera, you will find a new way of capturing all those special moments and effects in an instant.
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Using the situation-related shooting modes In addition to the basic shooting mode (Program Auto), more than 10 different shooting modes (~ P. 34 - 38) are available to suit a wide range of shooting situations. The camera automatically optimizes the settings for the shooting conditions and provides the effects you want. In the mode, select SCENE SELECT in the top menu. ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) 3 POWER switch Select the shooting mode.
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Using the situation-related shooting modes NIGHT+PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background at night. • Since the shutter speed is slow, be sure to stabilize the camera. • The flash fires in the red-eye reduction mode. ~ “Flash” (P. 52) 3 Advanced shooting LANDSCAPE Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes. Vivid reproduction of blues and greens. LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting both main subject and background. The camera brings both of them into focus.
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Using the situation-related shooting modes INDOOR Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background indoors. Clear reproduction of background as well. 3 Advanced shooting FIREWORKS Suitable for shooting fireworks. • Since the shutter speed is slow, be sure to stabilize the camera. PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person. Only the subject is brought into focus with a blurred background.
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Using the situation-related shooting modes SELF PORTRAIT Allows you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. The focus is locked on you (shooter). • Zoom position is fixed at W. 3 Suitable for still life photography. Vividly reproduces colors of fruit, vegetables, flowers, etc. SPORT Suitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring.
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Using the situation-related shooting modes BEACH & SNOW Suitable for shooting snow-capped mountain landscapes, white sand beaches, seascapes, etc. 3 Advanced shooting AVAILABLE LIGHT PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting sensitive subjects in lowlight conditions without a flash. • Since the shutter speed is slow, be sure to stabilize the camera. SUNSET Suitable for taking sunset pictures. Vivid red and yellow color reproduction. • The flash cannot be used.
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Zoom Telephoto shooting is possible by using the optical and digital zoom. The optical zoom uses the lens of the camera to move you closer to your subject, and digital zoom crops the center of the image projected onto the CCD and enlarges it digitally with slightly reduced picture quality. This camera offers 2.8x optical zoom magnification (equivalent to 40 mm to 112 mm on a 35 mm film camera).
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Zoom DIGITAL ZOOM — Using the digital zoom In the mode: Zoom button (T ) In the top menu , select MODE MENU T CAMERA T DIGITAL ZOOM T ON. In the mode: In the top menu, select DIGITAL ZOOM T ON. ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) 3 Advanced shooting Press the zoom button (T Joystick ). P T W If the digital zoom is set to ON, a red area appears on the zoom indicator. When you reach the limit of the optical zoom, the digital zoom is activated.
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Macro mode shooting Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject. In the macro mode focusing will be performed quickly. (macro) For shooting from as close as 30 cm – 50 cm (1ft - 1.6ft) to a subject. (super macro) For shooting from as close as 3 cm (1.2 in) to a subject. In the or mode, select MODE MENU in the top menu T CAMERA T T or . ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) 3 Advanced shooting Shutter button SET CARD PIC CAMERA Macro OFF Joystick EPS/ DRIVE Super macro Take the picture.
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Self-timer shooting This feature allows you to take pictures with yourself in them. Stabilize the camera. In the or mode, select MODE MENU in the top menu T CAMERA T T ON. ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Shutter button P Joystick 3 MENU button Advanced shooting The mark is displayed. HQ 2288 1712 Take the picture. The self-timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds, then blinks for approximately 2 seconds before the picture is taken.
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DRIVE — Sequential shooting You can shoot pictures sequentially. In the HQ record mode, approximately 9 frames can be shot in sequence. In the mode, select MODE MENU in the top menu T CAMERA T DRIVE T . ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Shutter button Take pictures. Focus, exposure and white balance are locked at the first shot. 3 Joystick Note Sequential shooting is not available in some situation-related shooting modes. ~ “Available functions by shooting mode” (P.
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PANORAMA You can take advantage of panorama shooting when you use an Olympus xD-Picture Card. Pictures with overlapping edges can be connected to form a single panoramic image with OLYMPUS Master software (included on the provided CD-ROM). In the mode, select MODE MENU in the top menu T CAMERA T PANORAMA. ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) 3 Shutter button Advanced shooting Joystick Use the Joystick to select the direction you want the images connected.
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PANORAMA Make sure that the edges of images overlap, then take your pictures. Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures. Example: When connecting images from left to right. Focus, exposure and white balance are set by the first shot. First shot Zooming is not possible after the first shot. Second shot Third shot 3 Advanced shooting Keeping the area in the frame at the edge of the screen in mind, position the camera so that the same area appears in the frame for the next image.
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2 IN 1 Allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. 3 Second shot First shot Advanced shooting In the mode, select MODE MENU in the top menu T CAMERA T 2 IN 1. ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Shutter button Take the first shot. Joystick MENU button 1st • The subject will be on the left in the combined image. • To cancel the first shot, press MENU. HQ 2288 1712 Take the second shot in succession.
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Movie recording You can record movies and sound simultaneously. When shooting in the SHQ record mode, the maximum recording time is approximately 8 seconds. Turn on the camera in the ~ P. 10 mode. Microphone POWER switch Press Shutter button Compose your shot while viewing the monitor. 3 Flash cannot be used. Mode switch HQ AF target mark ~ P. 26 Remaining movie recording time (hour: min. : sec.) • The subject can be magnified using the zoom button. ~ “Zoom” (P.
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Movie recording Stop recording. Press the shutter button fully again. blinks while the movie is being stored on the card. HQ 3 Note Advanced shooting When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops automatically.
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Recording sound This function lets you record sound when taking a still picture or recording movies. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T T ON. ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Microphone Shutter button Take a picture or record movies. 3 Joystick The mark is displayed. Recording sound with still pictures: • Recording starts immediately after the shutter is released and lasts about 4 seconds. • When recording starts, turn the camera microphone towards the source of the sound you want to record.
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4 How to optimize your settings before shooting SET CARD PIC CAMERA SET CARD PIC CAMERA If you wish to go beyond simple shooting using only the shutter button, you will find various functions that can be used to modify image/brightness/exposure parameters to achieve remarkably better results.
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Flash You can select from 4 different flash modes depending on the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. Auto-flash (No indication) Automatically fires in low-light and backlight conditions. Red-eye reduction flash 4 ( ) How to optimize your settings before shooting The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in the image. The red-eye reduction flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon by emitting preflashes before firing the regular flash.
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Flash In the mode, select FLASH MODE in the top menu, then select the flash mode. ~“How to use the menu” (P. 17) Shutter button Press the shutter button halfway. Half press The icon of the selected flash mode Joystick P The (flash stand-by) mark lights when the flash is ready to fire. If the mark is blinking, the flash is charging. Wait until charging is complete. Press the shutter button all the way down (fully) to take the picture. Flash working range W (max.) : Approx. 0.3 m - 2.2 m (1.0 ft - 7.
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ISO sensitivity The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values also introduce noise into the resulting image, which may give them a grainy appearance. In the mode, select MODE MENU in the top menu T CAMERA T ISO. ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Joystick Select the most suitable ISO sensitivity.
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Changing the metering area Spot metering is useful when you do not want to let the brightness of the surrounding area affect the picture. Recommended for shooting a backlit subject. ESP Meters the center of the monitor and the surrounding area separately. The area in the center of the monitor may appear dark when there is strong backlight. Meters only the center of the monitor to determine exposure. A subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light.
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Varying the image brightness (Exposure Compensation) In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. Often bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting toward + makes these subjects closer to their real shades. For the same reason, adjust toward – when shooting dark subjects. Exposure can be adjusted in the range of ±2.0 EV in 1/2 EV steps. –2.0 0.0 +2.
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WB — Adjusting the color tone Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setting the WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking colors. In the or mode, select MODE MENU in the top menu T PICTURE T WB, then select the white balance. ~ “How to use the menus” (P.
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Image stabilizer Reduces the effects of camera shake during movie recording. The camera prevents the subject from appearing blurred by adjusting the images projected onto the CCD as the subject moves. Images will be slightly enlarged if this function is used. In the mode, select in the top menu, then select ON. ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Shutter button OFF ON Joystick 4 SELECT GO OK How to optimize your settings before shooting is displayed. HQ Start movie recording.
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5 Playback One of the big advantages of a digital camera is that as soon as you take a picture, you can see how it looks right away. That means that if the picture is out of focus or just hasn’t turned out the way you want, you can erase it and try again. With a film camera, on the other hand, you won’t know if there is a problem with the picture until you get the film developed.
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Viewing still images Single-frame playback Turn on the camera in the mode. POWER switch Press The shooting information displayed on the screen disappears after 3 seconds. The last recorded image appears. Joystick 100–0015 ’04.12.24 00:00 Mode switch HQ 15 5 Playback Use the Joystick to select images you want to view. Push the Joystick up to jump to the image 10 frames back. Push the Joystick left to display the previous image. Push the Joystick right to display the next image.
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Viewing still images Close-up playback Lets you enlarge and display images at up to 5 times normal size. Play back the image you want to view. ~ “Single-frame playback” (P. 60) Press the zoom button it. Zoom button W /T to enlarge Press Joystick Each time you press the zoom button, the image is enlarged. • Images with the mark cannot be enlarged. 5 Playback Pressing the Joystick displaces the image in the direction of the arrow. 2.
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Viewing still images Index display Lets you show several images at the same time on the monitor. It is useful when you want to quickly search a number of images to find a particular one. Play back an image. ~ “Single-frame playback” (P. 60) 100–0010 100 0010 Press the zoom button . Zoom button W /T HQ ’04. 04. 01.13 21:56 10 Joystick Press 5 Playback 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 • The 9-frame index screen is displayed.
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Viewing still images Calendar display You can search and view images stored on the card according to calendar date. Press the zoom button twice. 2004 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu 28 29 30 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 2 3 4 5 6 12 Fri Sat 3 4 10 11 17 18 24 25 31 1 7 8 In index display mode, press the zoom button once. If more than one image was taken on a single date, the image shot first on that date is displayed. Use the Joystick to select the date.
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Viewing still images Slideshow (sequential auto playback) Lets you run through images stored in the card one after another. If you try to use slideshow with a movie, only the first frame of the movie is played back. In the top menu, select . ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Joystick Slidshow starts. 5 Playback End slideshow. Slideshow repeats until the Joystick is pressed. ~ “ SETUP — Changing the slideshow pattern” (P.
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Viewing still images Rotating images Images shot with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such images 90 degrees counterclockwise or clockwise so that they are displayed vertically. Example: Images shot with the camera held vertically. 100–0010 100 0010 ’04. 04. 11.27 21:56 HQ 10 In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PLAY T T +90°, 0° or –90°. ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) [+90°] ’04. 04. 11.
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Editing still images Lets you edit recorded still images. The following editing functions are available. Edited images will be saved as new images. BLACK & WHITE Creates black and white images. SEPIA Creates sepia-toned images. Resizing Converts the image file size to 640 x 480 or 320 x 240. Trimming Crops part of image. BLACK & WHITE and SEPIA Play back the image you want to change to a black and white image or sepia-toned image. ~ “Single-frame playback” (P. 60) In the top menu, select MODE MENU T EDIT.
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Editing still images Resizing Play back the image you want to resize. ~ “Single-frame playback” (P. 60) Zoom button W /T In the top menu, select MODE MENU T EDIT T . ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Joystick Select the file size. 640 x 480 A bar is displayed when editing is in progress. When the bar disappears, the normal display is restored. 320 x 240 5 CANCEL SELECT GO OK Playback EXIT Trimming Play back the image you want to trim. ~ “Single-frame playback” (P.
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Editing still images Set trimming. Set the trimming position. GO OK W T Set the trimming size. The orientation of the trimming frame changes from horizontal to vertical and vice versa when the maximum or minimum size is reached. Press T 5 W GO Playback W T OK The preview is displayed. Select OK. A bar is displayed when editing is in progress. When the bar disappears, the normal display is restored. OK RESET CANCEL SELECT GO OK • To change the trimming setting, select RESET.
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Adding sound to recorded images Sound can be added to a still image that you have already shot. You can also rerecord over the sound that has already been recorded. Recording time per image is approximately 4 seconds. Play back the image you want to add sound to. ~ “Single-frame playback” (P. 60) Microphone SET CARD EDIT PLAY In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PLAY T . ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) START Joystick 5 Playback Point the camera microphone at the target and start recording.
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MOVIE PLAY — Viewing movies Display an image with the mark. ~ “Single-frame playback” (P. 60) (movie) mark Joystick MENU button In the top menu, select MOVIE PLAY. ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) The first frame of the movie is played back. Movie play starts. 5 • During movie play, you can play the movie at double the normal speed or adjust the sound volume. • The operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen. ~ “Available operations during movie play” (P.
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MOVIE PLAY — Viewing movies Available operations during movie play During movie play Plays the movie in reverse at double the normal speed. Each time the Joystick is pushed, the speed changes in the following sequence: x2 T x20 T x1 Increases the sound volume. Plays the movie at double the normal speed. Each time the Joystick is pushed, the speed changes in the following sequence: x2 T x20 T x1 Decreases the sound volume. Movie pauses. During pause 5 Playback Jumps to the last frame of the movie.
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Editing movies This function lets you create indexes as well as edit movies. CAPTURE — Capturing a movie frame You can take one frame from the movie and save it as a still image. CAPTURE is available only for images recorded in the SHQ or HQ record mode. Play back the movie frame you want to save as a still image. ~“MOVIE PLAY — Viewing movies” (P. 70) In the top menu, select MODE MENU T EDITT CAPTURE. ~“How to use the menus” (P. 17) Joystick Select OK.
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Editing movies INDEX — Making movie index Movies can be displayed as indexes of 9 still frames and stored as still images on the card. Play back the movie you want to index. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T EDIT T INDEX. ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Joystick Select the first frame of the index. GO OK Select the last frame of the index as shown in step . GO Jumps to the first frame of the movie. Jumps to the last frame of the movie. Displays the next frame.
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Editing movies Select OK. INDEX To select different frames, select RESET. Repeat the procedure from step . OK RESET CANCEL SELECT 100–0050 100 0050 5 GO OK HQ ’04. 04. 12.23 21:56 50 To quit index editing, select CANCEL. • The 9 frames extracted automatically from the movie appear as an index display. • The index is stored as a still image in a different record mode from the original movie.
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Editing movies EDIT — Editing a movie This function lets you erase parts of the movie that you do not want. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T EDIT T EDIT. ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Joystick Select the first frame of the part you want to keep. OK Select the last frame of the part you want to keep as shown in step . GO Jumps to the last frame of the movie. Jumps to the first frame of the movie. Displays the next frame. Holding the Joystick down plays back the movie. OK Setting is confirmed.
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Editing movies Select OK. EDIT To select different frames, select RESET. Repeat the procedure from step . OK RESET CANCEL SELECT GO OK To quit movie editing, select CANCEL. Select NEW FILE or OVERWRITE. EDIT Stores the edited movie as a new movie. NEW FILE OVERWRITE 5 EXIT SELECT GO OK Playback Stores the edited movie under the same name as the original. The original movie will be replaced by the new one. A bar is displayed when editing is in progress.
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Playback on TV Use the AV cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. Both still images and movies can be played back. Set the mode switch to on the camera. Press and turn Turn off the camera and the TV, then connect the multi connector on the camera to the video input terminal on the TV using the AV cable. To the video input (yellow) and audio input (white) terminals on the TV 5 AV cable (provided) Turn on the TV and set it to the video input mode.
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Protecting images (preventing accidental erasure) Protect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the selected frame/all-frame erase function. Play back the image you want to protect. ~ “Single-frame playback” (P. 60) Joystick In the top menu, select . ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) 5 100–0030 100 0030 HQ The mark is displayed. When protect is canceled, this mark disappears. Playback ’04. 04. 12.
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Erasing images Lets you erase recorded images. You can select either single-frame erase, which erases only the currently displayed image, or all-frame erase, which erases all the images stored on the card. Note ● Protected images cannot be erased. Cancel protected images, then erase them. ● Once erased, images cannot be restored. ~ “Protecting images (preventing accidental erasure)” (P. 78) Single-frame erase Play back the image you want to erase. ~ “Single-frame playback” (P.
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Erasing images All-frame erase In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CARD T ALL ERASE. ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Select YES. Joystick ALL ERASE CAUTION ERASING ALL The erase confirmation screen is displayed. NO: Cancels erasing. YES NO 5 SELECT Playback BUSY 80 GO OK Displayed when erasing is in progress. When erasing is finished, this screen disappears.
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6 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera VOLUME ALL RESET OFF ON PW ON SETUP PW OFF SETUP SETUP CARD PIC CAM SETUP CARD PIC CAM SETUP CARD EDIT PLAY Thanks to digital technology you can effortlessly customize many of your camera’s functions. For example, you can turn off the shutter sound when you are about to take pictures inside museum, change the slideshow transition pattern, or use one of your own images for the camera’s startup screen.
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ALL RESET — Saving the camera’s settings This function lets you save the current camera settings when the power is turned off. Available functions for ALL RESET are listed on the next page. The ALL RESET setting (ON/OFF) applies to all the modes. If ALL RESET is set in one mode, this setting applies to all the other modes, both shooting and playback. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T ALL RESET. ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Joystick Select ON or OFF.
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ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settings ALL RESET: Functions that reset to factory default settings when set to ON Functions Factory default settings Ref. page FLASH MODE AUTO P. 52 SCENE SELECT P P. 34 OFF P. 41 ESP/ ESP P. 55 0.0 P. 56 DRIVE P. 23 ISO AUTO P. 54 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF P. 40 (still pictures) WB OFF P. 49 AUTO P. 57 P. 29 2288x1712 P. 29 HQ 2288x1712 P. 29 SQ 1 1280x960 NORMAL P. 29 SQ 2 640x480 NORMAL P. 29 OFF P. 58 (movies) INFO OFF P. 49 OFF P.
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Changing the display language You can change the language used for the on-screen display and error messages from ENGLISH to another language. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T . ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Joystick Select a language. You can add more languages to your camera by downloading language firmware from our Web Site at http://www.olympus.
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PW ON SETUP/PW OFF SETUP — Power on/off display/sound setting You can select the display and sound for the startup/shutdown screen that appears every time the camera is turned on/off. One of your own shots can also be used for the startup/shutdown screen. ~ “SCREEN SETUP — Setting up an image for the startup/shutdown screen” (P. 87) PW ON SETUP : To select the display/sound for startup screen. PW OFF SETUP : To select the display/sound for shutdown screen.
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PW ON SETUP/PW OFF SETUP — Power on/off display/sound setting Set for SOUND. The sound volume is determined by the VOLUME setting. ~ “VOLUME — Selecting the playback volume” (P. 90) PW ON SETUP SCREEN SOUND OFF 1 2 SELECT Confirm your setting.
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SCREEN SETUP — Setting up an image for the startup/shutdown screen Allows you to use one of your own images stored on the card for the startup/shutdown screen that appears every time the camera is turned on/off. To display your new startup/shutdown screen, change the PW ON SETUP/PW OFF SETUP setting. ~ “PW ON SETUP/PW OFF SETUP — Power on/off display/sound setting” (P. 85) PW ON : To set up an image for startup screen. PW OFF : To set up an image for shutdown screen.
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SCREEN SETUP — Setting up an image for the startup/shutdown screen Use the Joystick to select the image you want to use for the startup/shutdown screen. ~ “Single-frame playback”(P. 60) HQ ’04. 04. 12.24 00:00 SELECT YES 15 OK Select OK. Example: PW ON is selected. SCREEN SETUP SET AS PW ON SCREEN OK 6 The image is set and the step menu screen reappears. You can set up an image for the other screen as needed.
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REC VIEW — Checking the picture immediately after shooting You can select whether to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T REC VIEW. ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Mode switch Joystick ALL RESET PW ON SETUP PW OFF SETUP OFF REC VIEW ON The picture being recorded to the card is not displayed. This is useful when you want to compose your next shot using the monitor while the previous picture is being recorded.
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VOLUME — Selecting the playback volume You can set the sound volume by 5 levels when playing back a movie or a still image or when turning the camera on/off. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T VOLUME. ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Mode switch Joystick SETUP CARD EDIT PLAY Select the volume. 6 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera 90 VOLUME BEEP Set here to mute the playback sound completely.
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Setting the warning tone You can change the volume of the beep sound used for warnings or turn the sound off completely. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T . ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Joystick OFF BEEP SHUTTER SOUND LOW HIGH The volume of the selected option is played back. 6 FILE NAME Customizing the settings/functions of your camera SETUP CARD PIC CAM Select the volume.
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BEEP — Setting the button operation sound You can select the sound emitted when a button is pressed, or mute the sound completely. You can also set the button sound volume to either LOW or HIGH. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T BEEP. ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Joystick Select the operation sound. BEEP OFF 6 1 LOW 2 HIGH Customizing the settings/functions of your camera CANCEL SELECT The sound of the selected option is played back. GO OK Select the sound volume.
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SHUTTER SOUND — Setting the shutter sound You can select the shutter sound, or mute the sound completely. You can also set the shutter sound volume to either LOW or HIGH. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T SHUTTER SOUND. ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Select the shutter sound. Mode switch Joystick SHUTTER SOUND OFF 1 LOW 2 HIGH SELECT GO OK Select the sound volume.
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FILE NAME — Assigning a file name When a picture is stored on the card, the camera assigns it a unique file name and saves it in a folder. The folder and file name can later be used for file handling on a computer. File names are assigned as shown in the illustration below. All folders Folder name 000 OLYMP Folder number (100 - 999) File name Pmdd0000.jpg DCIM 100 OLYMP P2030001.jpg P2030002.jpg P2030003.jpg P2030004.
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PIXEL MAPPING — Checking the image processing functions 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. After taking pictures or playing them back, wait for at least one minute before using the pixel mapping function to ensure that it operates correctly. Available modes SETUP CARD PIC CAM In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T PIXEL MAPPING.
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Adjusting the monitor brightness Lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T . ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Joystick Adjust the brightness.
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Setting the date and time The date/time is saved with recorded images and file names are assigned based on the date/time settings. 100–0015 ’04.12.24 00:00 HQ 15 Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T . ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) 6 Set the date/time. Select the date format: [Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day)], [M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year)], [D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year)]. 2004 Y The following instructions show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.
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Setting the date and time Set the date. 2004 200 01 01 Moves to the year setting. The first two digits of the year are fixed. 00 00 SELECT SET GO OK Repeat the procedure until the date and time are completely set. 2004 01 01 The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. For example, 2 p.m. will be displayed as 14:00. 00 00 6 SELECT SET GO OK Customizing the settings/functions of your camera Confirm your setting.
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VIDEO OUT — Selecting the video signal type You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. Select the video signal type before connecting the AV cable. If you use the wrong video signal type, you will not be able to play back the recorded pictures properly on your TV. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T VIDEO OUT. ~ “How to use the menus” (P.
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Selecting the number of images You can select the number of frames displayed in an index display (~ P. 62). Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T . ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Mode switch Joystick SETUP CARD EDIT PLAY Select the number of images.
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SETUP — Changing the slideshow pattern You can select the type of transition for slideshow (~ P. 64) from 9 different patterns. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T SETUP. ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Mode switch Joystick Select the type. SETUP 6 SCROLL Customizing the settings/functions of your camera The types of slideshow are displayed.
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SETUP — Changing the slideshow pattern NORMAL The images appear sequentially one after another. 6 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera 102 SCROLL The next image scrolls in from the right to the left. FADE The next scene gradually fades in.
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SETUP — Changing the slideshow pattern ZOOM DOWN The current image shrinks toward the center of the screen and is replaced by the next image which enlarges from the center toward the corners. ZOOM UP The current image expands from the center of the screen and disappears, then the next image appears and shrinks down to regular size. SWIVEL The next image squeezes in from the right of the screen, pushing the current image off-screen to the left.
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SETUP — Changing the slideshow pattern CHECKERBOARD The current image disappears and the next image appears as a mosaic, gradually filling up the screen. 6 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera 104 BLINDS The next image appears in stripes like a blind over the current image, filling it up gradually. RANDOM The camera picks a different type of slideshow at random per each transition.
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INFO — Displaying shooting information on the monitor You can display detailed shooting information on the monitor for 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details on the displayed information, refer to “Monitor indications” (P. 171). Available modes In the top menu, select INFO T ON or OFF. ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Mode switch 10 100 0030 100–0030 HQ SIZE: 2048 1536 +2.0 ISO100 ’04. 04. 12.
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FORMAT — Formatting the card Lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Non-Olympus cards or cards formatted on a computer must be formatted with the camera before they can be used. All data stored on the card, including protected images, is erased when the card is formatted. When formatting a used card, confirm there are no images that you still want to keep on the card. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CARD T FORMAT. ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Select YES.
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7 Printing Turning the images you shot into prints is the next step in digital imaging. You can print your images at photo labs or on your own printer. If you print at photo labs, you’ll find the print reservation function helpful. Print reservation allows you to save the number of prints and the date and time information on the card. If you print on a printer, there are a number of different ways to do it.
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Print reservation (DPOF) Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo lab that supports DPOF. DPOF is a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras.
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Print reservation (DPOF) Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per square inch. This is called dpi (dots per inch). The higher the dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change. This means that when you print an image with a higher resolution, the size of the printed picture will be smaller. Although you can print magnified images, picture quality will decrease.
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Print reservation (DPOF) Selecting the print reservation mode Two print reservation modes are available: single-frame reservation and allframe reservation . : Applies print reservation to selected pictures. ~P. 111 : Applies print reservation to all the pictures stored in the card or album. ~P.117 Play back a still picture. ~ “Single-frame playback” (P. 60) In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PLAY T . ~ “How to use the menus” (P.
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Print reservation (DPOF) Single-frame reservation Lets you apply print reservation to selected pictures. You can change print reservation data you’ve already made, such as the number of prints or date and time setting. Display the picture to be printed and select the desired number of prints. Select . ~P. 110 Joystick Select the picture you want to apply print reservation to. HQ ’04. 04. 12.18 13:00 GO You can select the picture using index display. ~ “Index display” (P.
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Print reservation (DPOF) Set the print reservation items as desired. SINGLE PRINT: Sets the number of prints to 1. and are not available. MORE : Sets (number of prints), (date and time) and (trimming). CANCEL : Cancels the print reservation of the currently displayed image. END : Completes the print reservation. Select another picture to which you want to apply print reservation. ~ Step (P. 111) The screen returns to the picture selection screen. ~ Step HQ (P. 113) x 0 DATE NO ’04. 04. 12.
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Print reservation (DPOF) When you have selected MORE Select the MORE items to set. 0 x DATE NO SELECT SET GO OK Set the options for each item. When you have selected ~P. 115 x 5 Displayed when SELECT GO OK NO DATE TIME GO OK When you have selected NO : The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE : All the selected pictures are printed with the shooting date. TIME : All the selected pictures are printed with the shooting time. Confirm each setting.
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Print reservation (DPOF) Confirm the MORE setting. • The screen returns to the step picture selection screen. • To apply print reservation to other pictures, repeat steps through . • To end MORE and exit the print reservation mode, select END in step . When you have selected END Exit the print reservation mode. PRINT ORDER SETTING Push twice. CANCEL SELECT GO OK MODE MENU is restored. Press the Joystick repeatedly to exit the menu.
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Print reservation (DPOF) Trimming Zoom button T/W Lets you crop part of a recorded picture and print out the enlarged section only. Select in step on page 113 beforehand. If trimming has already been set, the following screen is displayed. Select RESET. OK OK RESET CANCEL SELECT Joystick GO OK : Keeps the current setting. RESET : Makes a new setting. CANCEL : Cancels the current setting. No trimming setting is made. Set trimming. 7 Set the trimming position.
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Print reservation (DPOF) Confirm the setting. Select OK. OK RESET CANCEL SELECT 7 x GO OK 5 DATE Printing The step ~ P. 114 YES SELECT 116 SET GO OK screen is restored.
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Print reservation (DPOF) All-frame reservation Lets you apply print reservation to all the pictures stored in the card or album. You can add the shooting date or time for each picture. One print is made for each frame. Select . ~P. 110 Select the Joystick items to set. 0 x DATE SELECT SET GO OK 7 Printing Set the options for each item. x SELECT 5 x is selected.
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Print reservation (DPOF) Confirm each setting. 5 x TIME SELECT Confirm the SET GO OK setting. MODE MENU is restored. Exit the menu.
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Print reservation (DPOF) Resetting print reservation Lets you reset print reservation data. You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures. Play back a still picture. ~ “Single-frame playback” (P. 60) In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PLAY T . ~ “How to use the menus” (P. 17) Resetting the print reservation data for all pictures Joystick All print reservations are reset. Select RESET.
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Print reservation (DPOF) Select the picture with print reservation data you want to reset. HQ ’04. 04. 12.18 13:00 SELECT GO 8 OK Select CANCEL. SINGLE PRINT END MORE • The screen returns to step . • To reset print reservation for other images, repeat steps and . CANCEL 7 To finish resetting the print reservation, select END on the step screen. Printing Exit the print reservation mode. PRINT ORDER Push twice. CANCEL SELECT GO OK Press the Joystick repeatedly to exit the menu.
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Direct printing (PictBridge) 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. ~ P. 126 To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
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Direct printing (PictBridge) Connecting the camera to a printer POWER switch Look for this mark. Turn the printer on. Insert the USB cable’s plug into the USB port on the printer. Joystick For details on how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed. 7 Printing Insert the USB cable into the camera’s multi connector.
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Direct printing (PictBridge) Select PRINT. USB PC PRINT END SELECT GO OK ONE MOMENT • If PC is selected, the PRINT MODE SELECT screen is not displayed. Remove the USB cable and repeat the procedure from step again. • If END is selected, the camera is not recognized by the printer. In the or mode, the camera turns off and in the mode the camera resumes normal playback. • If the selection screen disappears, press the POWER switch to turn the camera on again.
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Direct printing (PictBridge) Flowchart for printing When you have connected the camera to a printer successfully, you can apply print reservation to selected pictures or you can print a currently displayed picture. Follow the operation guide on the camera’s monitor. Push the Joystick in the directions of ÑñÉí to select the item you want. PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX EXIT SELECT GO OK Follow the operation guide displayed here. Select the print mode.
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Direct printing (PictBridge) Select frames you want to print. 100–0010 100 0010 Display the picture you want to print. You can print the currently displayed picture at once or you can just apply print reservation to it. PRINT OK MORE SELECT SINGLE PRINT Set the printing data. PRINT INFO Set the number of prints, and select whether to print the date and time information or file name on the pictures. You can also trim the picture and save it for printing.
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Direct printing (PictBridge) Selecting the print mode Select the type of printing (print mode). You can print pictures one by one or multiple pictures on a single sheet of paper. Prints all the pictures stored in the card and makes one print for each picture. PRINT MODE SELECT screen PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT Prints selected pictures. ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX EXIT SELECT GO OK Prints an index of all the pictures stored in the card. Makes split print with a picture inset in each split-plane.
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Direct printing (PictBridge) Setting the print paper items This setting varies depending on the type of printer. If only the printer’s STANDARD setting is available, you cannot change the setting. PRINTPAPER SIZE STANDARD CANCEL SELECT PRINTPAPER BORDERLESS SIZE STANDARD STANDARD GO OK CANCEL SELECT BORDERLESS 16 GO OK SIZE : Sets the paper size that the printer supports. BORDERLESS : Selects whether the picture is printed on the entire page or inside a blank frame.
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Direct printing (PictBridge) Trimming You can crop part of a picture and print the uncropped section as a full picture. If the trimmed picture is small, enlarging it may result in graininess when printing it. GO OK W T Use the zoom button T/W to set the trimming size and use the Joystick to move the frame to the trimming position. Printing Print when you have set the pictures for printing and printing data.
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Direct printing (PictBridge) If an error code is displayed ● If an error code is displayed during direct printing setting or printing, see the following table. ● For more details on solutions, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. ● If other codes are displayed, refer to “Error codes” (P. 150). Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action The camera is not connected to the printer correctly. Disconnect the camera and connect it again correctly. There is no paper in the printer.
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8 Transferring images to a computer Transferring images to your computer is a great way to make the most of the potential of digital imaging. Not only can you print the images of your choice, you can also use image processing software to organize, edit, and manipulate images. There are so many things you can do. Sort images by date/time or other criteria. Trim, crop, colorize, or add special effects. And much more.
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Flowchart Just connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable and you can easily transfer images stored on the card to the computer with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. ~P. 135 Installing OLYMPUS Master ¥ Connecting the camera to the computer using the provided USB cable ~P. 139 ¥ ~P. 141 Starting OLYMPUS Master ¥ ~P. 142 Saving images in the computer ¥ Disconnecting the camera from the computer ~P.
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Flowchart Viewing or processing images downloaded to the computer If you want to process images using graphics applications, be sure to download them to your computer first. Depending on the software, image files may be destroyed if the images are processed (rotated, etc.) while they are on the card.
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Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM to edit and manage images on your computer. What is OLYMPUS Master? OLYMPUS Master is an image management program with viewing and editing features for pictures taken with your digital camera. Once installed on your computer, you can take advantage of the following. Viewing images and movies You can also enjoy slideshows and sound playback.
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Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software Installing OLYMPUS Master Identify the OS on your computer before installing the software. For the latest information on compatible operating systems, visit the OLYMPUS web site (http://www.olympus.com).
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Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software How to install Windows Boot your computer and insert the OLYMPUS Master CD into your CD-ROM drive. ● The OLYMPUS Master Setup Menu will automatically launch. ● If the menu window does not appear, double-click the [My Computer] icon, and click the CD-ROM icon. Click the [OLYMPUS Master] button. ● The QuickTime Setup program will automatically run. ● QuickTime is required to run OLYMPUS Master.
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Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software ● A confirmation window appears, asking you if you want to install Adobe Reader. To view the OLYMPUS Master software user’s guide, Adobe Reader must be installed. If Acrobat Reader is preinstalled on your computer, the confirmation window will not appear. If you want to install Adobe Reader, click [OK]. ● If you do not want to install the program, click [Cancel]. Go to step . ● The Adobe Reader installation window appears.
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Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software Macintosh Insert the OLYMPUS Master software CD into your CD-ROM drive. ● The CD-ROM window automatically appears. ● If the screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM icon on your desktop. Double-click the [Installer] icon. ● Follow the on-screen prompts to continue installing the program. OLYMPUS Master Installer will automatically launch.
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Connecting the camera to the computer Connect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable. Insert the marked end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer. The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer. For details, refer to your computer’s manual. Look for this mark. USB port Terminal Insert the provided USB cable into the multi connector. Smaller terminal USB cable Multi connector Select [PC].
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Connecting the camera to the computer The computer recognizes the camera as a new device. ● Windows 98SE/Me/2000 When you connect the camera to the computer for the first time, the computer automatically recognizes the camera. Click [OK] when the message saying that the installation is completed appears. The computer recognizes the camera as a [Removable Disk ]. ● Windows XP You can download image files from the camera easily. To transfer images with OLYMPUS Master, click [Cancel].
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Starting OLYMPUS Master Windows Double-click (OLYMPUS Master) on the desktop. ● The OLYMPUS Master main menu appears. Macintosh Double-click (OLYMPUS Master) in the [OLYMPUS Master] folder. ● The OLYMPUS Master main menu appears. ● The first time you start the program, a dialog box appears, prompting you for User Information. Enter your name and the OLYMPUS Master serial number that is printed on the affixed label, then select your country.
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Displaying the camera’s images on your computer Downloading images to save on your computer Save images downloaded from the camera on your computer. Click (Transfer Images) in the OLYMPUS Master main menu. ● The selection menu for the folders containing the files to be copied appears. Click (From Camera). ● The window containing the files to be copied appears. The thumbnails of all the images in the camera appear.
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Displaying the camera’s images on your computer Disconnecting the camera from your computer After downloading images from the camera to your computer, you can disconnect the camera from your computer. Make sure that the card access mark on the camera’s monitor goes out. Card access mark Windows 98SE: 1 2 Double-click the [My Computer] icon and right-click the [Removable Disk] to display the menu. Click [Eject] on the menu.
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Displaying the camera’s images on your computer Macintosh: 1 Drag and drop the [untitled] (or [NO_NAME]) icon on the desktop to [Trash]. å Unplug the USB cable from the camera. Note Windows Me/2000/XP: When you click [Unplug or Eject Hardware], the window may return the following message. In such case, make sure that no image data is being downloaded from the camera, and that there are no applications open that were accessing the camera image files.
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Viewing still images and movies Click (Browse Images) in the OLYMPUS main menu. ● The Browse window appears. Double-click the thumbnail of the image you want to view. Thumbnail ● The screen switches to the View mode, enlarging the image. ● Clicking the [Menu] in the Browse window returns to the main menu. How to view movies Double-click the thumbnail of the movie you want to view in the Browse window. ● The screen switches to the View mode, and the first frame of the movie is played back.
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Printing images The print menus include menus such as [Photo], [Index], [Postcard], [Calendar] etc. The examples in the instructions below are taken from the [Photo] menu. Click (Print Images) in the OLYMPUS Master main menu. ● The print menu appears. Click (Photo). ● The photo print window appears. Click (Settings) on the photo window. The printer setting dialog box appears. Make printer settings as required. Select the layout and size of the image to print.
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Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. This can be done even without using OLYMPUS Master. The following operating systems are compatible with the USB connection: Windows Macintosh : Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP : Mac OS 9.0-9.
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9 Appendix The appendix will assist in solving most problems you may encounter. Solutions to error messages, operational problems, blurry pictures, camera storage, basic terminology and more can easily be found in this section.
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If you encounter problems Error codes Monitor indication Y/M/D Possible cause Corrective action The first time the camera is used or when it is left with the battery removed for a long time, the default date and time setting are restored. Set the date and time. The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. Insert a card or insert a different card. If the problem persists, format the card. If the card cannot be formatted, it cannot be used. There is a problem with the card.
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If you encounter problems Monitor indication Possible cause The battery/card compartment cover is open. Corrective action Close the battery/card compartment cover.
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If you encounter problems Troubleshooting Possible cause 9 Corrective action Appendix The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. The camera automatically turns off if it is not operated for a certain period of time. Press the POWER switch to turn the camera on. The battery is drained. Charge the battery. The battery is temporarily Warm the battery by putting it in your pocket for a unable to function while. because of the cold.
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If you encounter problems Possible cause Corrective action P. 52 P. 52 P. 10 – – – P. 96 – P. 97 P. 97 P. 82 P. 26 P. 41 153 9 Appendix The flash does not fire. The flash is set to the Select a different flash mode (not flash off ). flash off mode . The subject is brightly If you want the flash to fire on a brightly illuminated. illuminated subject, set the flash to fill-in mode . The camera is in the The flash does not operate in the mode. Set (movie) mode. the mode switch to .
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If you encounter problems Possible cause 9 Corrective action Appendix Pictures cannot be displayed or clearly viewed on the monitor. The power is off. The camera automatically turns off if it is not operated for a certain period of time. Press the POWER switch to turn the camera on. Set the mode switch to . The camera is in the shooting mode. The brightness is not Adjust the brightness in the SETUP menu’s . adjusted properly.
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If you encounter problems Possible cause Corrective action P. 57 P. 52 P. 57 – P. 26 P. 52 – P. 41 P. 157 9 P. 136 – 155 Appendix The picture’s colors look unnatural. Indoor lighting affected Set the white balance appropriate to the lighting the picture’s color. source. No white in the picture. Include something white in the picture, or shoot using the fill-in flash mode . Adjust the white balance according to the light The white balance setting is wrong. source. Part of the image is too dark.
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Camera maintenance Cleaning the camera Press the POWER switch to turn off the camera. Make sure that the monitor is turned off. Remove the battery and card. If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the camera first before removing the plug from the AC outlet. Exterior T Wipe gently with the provided camera cleaner. If the camera is very dirty, soak a soft cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth.
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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.
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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.
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Safety precautions LCD monitor ● Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become fuzzy, resulting in a playback mode failure or damage to the monitor. If the monitor is damaged, be careful not to get any of the liquid crystals from the monitor in your mouth. If liquid crystals get on your limbs or clothes, wash them off. ● A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the monitor, but this is not a malfunction.
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Glossary CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) This converts light passing through the lens into electrical signals. With this camera, light is picked up and converted into RGB signals to build a single image. DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) A standard for image files by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
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Glossary PictBridge A standard that enables digital cameras and printers made by different manufacturers to be connected, and also allows pictures to be printed directly from the camera. Pixels A pixel is the smallest unit (dot) used to make up an image. Clear large-sized printed images require millions of pixels. TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor A transistor color monitor constructed using thin-film technology.
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10 Information This chapter covers all the camera’s functions already described in Chapters 1 through 9. You can refer to the names of the camera’s buttons and parts, the names and meanings of the icons displayed on the monitor, and the top menu and mode menu lists as necessary. Use the index when you want to find the pages describing the functions and items if these are not included in the table of contents. You can also use the “Names of parts” and “Menu directory” to search for the relevant pages.
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Menu directory Shooting menu ( Top menu MODE MENU Tab mode) Function CAMERA Setting Ref. page OFF , ON OFF , ESP/ P. 42 , P. 41 ESP , P. 55 –2.0 - 0.0 - +2.0 DRIVE PICTURE CARD SETUP P. 56 , P. 43 ISO AUTO , 80, 100, 200, 400 P. 54 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF, ON P. 40 OFF, ON P. 49 PANORAMA P. 44 2 IN 1 P. 46 WB AUTO , , , , P. 57 FORMAT YES, NO P. 106 ALL RESET OFF, ON P. 82 ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, P.
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Menu directory Top menu SCENE SELECT Tab Function Setting Ref. page PROGRAM AUTO, , , SHQ , , , , , , , 2288 x 1712, , , P. 34 , P. 29 3:2 2288 x 1520 HQ 2288 x 1712, P. 29 3:2 2288 x 1520 SQ1 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 SQ2 HIGH, P. 29 NORMAL 1024 x 768 HIGH, 640 x 480 NORMAL P.
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Menu directory Shooting menu ( Top menu MODE MENU mode) Tab Function CAMERA Setting OFF , ESP/ PICTURE CARD SETUP Ref. page OFF , ON WB P. 42 , P. 41 ESP , P. 55 –2.0 - 0.0 - +2.0 P. 56 OFF, ON P. 49 AUTO , , , , P. 57 FORMAT YES, NO P. 106 ALL RESET OFF, ON P. 82 ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, P.
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Menu directory Playback menu ( Top menu MODE MENU mode) Tab Function PLAY*1 *1 EDIT Setting Ref. page OFF, +90°, 0° , –90° P. 108 *1 P. 69 BLACK&WHITE*1 P. 66 SEPIA*1 P. 66 *1 P. 67 *1 P. 67 INDEX*2 P. 73 EDIT*2 P. 75 CAPTURE*2 CARD SETUP P. 65 *1 ALL ERASE P. 72 YES, NO P. 80 FORMAT YES, NO P. 106 ALL RESET OFF , ON P. 82 ENGLISH , FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, P.
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Available functions by shooting mode Mode Function Zoom QUICK VIEW Flash AUTO — (Cannot be selected in mode) — (Cannot be selected in mode) — (Cannot be selected in mode) SCENE SELECT — — — (Cannot be selected in DIGITAL ZOOM mode) (Cannot be selected in (Cannot be selected in mode) / mode) — — ISO (still picture) mode) 2 IN 1 (movie) — — — WB 10 — (Cannot be selected in PANORAMA Only available for mode.
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Available functions by shooting mode Mode Function FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING VIDEO OUT : Available —: Not available 10 Information 169
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Names of parts Camera Names of parts Power lamp POWER switch Speaker Shutter button ~ P. 26 QUICK VIEW button Zoom button (W /T ) ~ P. 39, 61, 62 Joystick ~ P. 15 Erase button ~ P. 79 Monitor ~ P. 96, 171 MENU button ~ P. 17 Lens cap string eyelet Flash ~ P. 52 Microphone ~ P. 49, 69 10 Information Mode switch / / ~ P. 10 Lens Self-timer lamp ~ P. 42 Battery/Card compartment cover Strap eyelet Multi-connector ~ P.
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Names of parts Monitor indications +2.0 ISO100 12 2 19 5 13 14 15 6 7 16 P 8 9 10 11 17 10 ISO100 ’04. 12.23 21:56 30 HQ 2288 1712 24 Playback mode Items 2 3 10 11 12 14 13 18 Shooting mode 1 21 22 23 100–0030 HQ SIZE: 2048 1536 +2.0 20 Names of parts 1 2 3 4 Shooting modes Indications Ref. page , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Battery check , P. 34 P. 173 Flash stand-by (Lit) P. 52 Camera movement warning/Flash charging (Blinks) 4 Green lamp P.
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Names of parts Names of parts 1 2 3 4 +2.0 ISO100 12 2 19 5 13 14 15 6 7 16 P 8 9 10 11 17 20 HQ 2288 1712 21 22 23 10 100–0030 HQ SIZE: 2048 1536 +2.0 ISO100 ’04. 12.23 21:56 30 Playback mode Items Indications 13 ISO 14 White balance 15 Metering mode 16 AF target mark [ ] 17 18 Memory gauge , ISO80, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 , , , Ref. page P. 54 P. 57 P. 55 P. 26 , , P. 173 Number of storable still pictures 11 – Remaining movie recording time 05:00 P.
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Names of parts Memory gauge Names of parts The memory gauge lights up when the camera is storing a still picture you have just taken on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. If the memory gauge is fully lit, wait a few seconds until it goes off to take the next shot. P Memory gauge HQ 2288 1712 Shooting Wait Before shooting (Gauge is off) Shooting Shooting Wait Wait One picture is taken (Lit) No more pictures can be taken (Fully lit).
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Index 2 IN 1 ......................................................46 3:2 ..................................................................31 A E EDIT ........................................................75 Index AC adapter..............................................158 ERASE ................................................79 AF target mark ..........................................26 Error codes ......................................129,150 ALL ERASE ........................................
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Index J Joystick Playback mode ..............................................15 PORTRAIT ..........................10, 60 ........................................36 JPEG ......................................................160 Print reservation L PROGRAM AUTO ....................................34 ......................................35 LANDSCAPE + PORTRAIT Language selection ................35 ........................84 Protecting images ............................78 PW OFF SETUP .........
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Index SQ1 ..........................................................29 SQ2 ..........................................................29 STANDARD ......................................121 SUNSET Index Super macro ............................................38 ......................................41 SWIVEL ..................................................103 T TFT ........................................................161 Top menu ............................................
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