PREPARATIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS MOVIE FUNCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PRINTING PICTURES USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER CAMERA SETTINGS DIGITAL CAMERA MISCELLANEOUS C-2020ZOOM n Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. n We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS Thank you for purchasing the Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. Be sure to retain this manual for future reference. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL.
7. Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or rain. 8. Accessories — Do not place this product on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table, or cart. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a tripod, stand, or bracket.
16. Damage Requiring Service — If using the optional AC adapter, unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. b) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. c) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Only the included RS-232C serial cable should be used to connect the camera to a personal computer (PC). Declaration of Conformity Model Number: C-2020ZOOM Trade Name: OLYMPUS Responsible party: Olympus America Inc. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A.
Legal and other notices • All contents of this publication are subject to change without notice. • Although the contents of this publication have been carefully checked to avoid errors, some may still occur. If you are in doubt about any points or find mistakes or omissions, please contact us. • No part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted except for personal use without the prior permission of Olympus.
4. DO NOT LEAVE THIS CAMERA WITHIN THE REACH OF INFANTS OR CHILDREN. • THE CHILD MIGHT PUT THE STRAP AROUND HIS OR HER NECK. THIS COULD CAUSE STRANGULATION OR CHOKING. • THE CHILD MIGHT SWALLOW BATTERIES OR SMALL ATTACHMENTS. IF THIS HAPPENS, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. • THE CHILD MIGHT ACTIVATE THE FLASH FROM TOO CLOSE AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO HIS OR HER EYES. • THE CHILD MIGHT DAMAGE THE CAMERA. 5. BATTERY FLUID MAY LEAK, GENERATING HEAT AND POSSIBLY CAUSING A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
CAUTION 1. IF YOU NOTICE AN UNUSUAL SMELL, NOISE, OR SMOKE EMITTING FROM THIS CAMERA, UNLOAD THE BATTERIES CAREFULLY TO AVOID BEING BURNED. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY. 2. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THIS CAMERA. IT CONTAINS HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUITRY THAT MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY. 3. UNLOAD THE BATTERIES WHEN NOT USING THE CAMERA FOR LONG PERIODS. BATTERY HEAT GENERATION OR FLUID LEAK MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR INJURY. 4. DO NOT USE THE CAMERA IF THE BATTERY FLUID HAS LEAKED.
n Do not turn the camera when it is mounted on a tripod. Turn the tripod head instead. n Do not touch any of the camera’s internal parts. n Do not use the flash for extended periods as this can cause the flash to become excessively hot. Do not touch the flash when it is hot. n Do not improperly open or modify the camera, as it may result in a shock or injury. BATTERY HANDLING n This camera uses four AA NiMH batteries, AA alkaline batteries, AA lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries.
CONTENTS Important safety instructlons.......................................................2 For safe use............................................................................6 Care and storage ....................................................................8 Battery handling......................................................................9 Main features............................................................................15 1 PREPARATION..............................................
Shutter priority mode ................................................................52 Manual mode............................................................................54 Zoom ........................................................................................55 Exposure compensation ...........................................................56 Using the flash..........................................................................57 Spot metering mode ..........................................
3 MOVIE FUNCTIONS............................................105 [Record Mode] Recording movies...................................................................106 Recording movies using the optical viewfinder...................106 Recording movies using the LCD monitor ..........................108 Quick view...........................................................................110 Focus lock...............................................................................111 Working range .............
4 PRINTING PICTURES.........................................139 Printing pictures......................................................................140 Card print................................................................................141 Print-reserve (card).............................................................141 Still picture display menu (card-print) .................................142 Print-all (card) .....................................................................
6 CAMERA SETTINGS...........................................171 All reset...................................................................................172 Sharpness ..............................................................................174 SHQ setup ..............................................................................175 SQ setup.................................................................................176 Beep sound ................................................................
MAIN FEATURES n This camera’s 2,110,000-pixel CCD and Olympus highresolution optical lens deliver the highest picture quality in its class. n Various exposure modes make advanced shooting possible. n The Olympus high-resolution 3X optical zoom lens plus the Digital tele mode make possible photographs equivalent to 7.5X zoom. n Movie function incorporated that lets you record up to approx. 60 seconds in the SQ mode and approx. 15 seconds in the HQ mode. n In addition to an optical viewfinder, a 1.
PREPARATION OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA 1
CHECKING THE CONTENTS 18 Camera Strap Lens cap Video cable RS-232C PC serial cable Conversion connector for Macintosh Remote control Software CD’s Warranty card/ Registration card Instructions/Remote control instructions
Battery charger AA NiMH batteries (4 pieces) Power plug Instructions SmartMedia (SSFDC-8MB) Static-free case Index labels (2 pieces) Write-protect adhesive seals (4 pieces) Instructions 19
NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA Selftimer/Remote control signal (P. 69/118) Control panel (P. 22) Remote control window (P. 72/121) Zoom lever (P. 55/113) Diopter adjustment dial (P. 33) Strap hole (P. 23) Flash (P. 57) Connector cover Lens Flash synchronization socket (P. 75) AC adapter connector (P. 26) Video output connector (NTSC) (P. 104) Card compartment cover (P. 28) 20 Computer connector (RS-232C) (P.
Jog dial (P. 39) Flash button (P. 57) / Erase button (P. 98) Mode dial (P. 35) Spot/Macro button (P. 61) / Info button (P. 94) Shutter release button (P. 33) Zoom lever (P. 55/113) Viewfinder (P. 21) OK button (P. 40) MF LCD monitor ON/OFF button (P. 44/108) LCD monitor (P. 22) Menu button (P. 39) Battery compartment open/close lever (bottom) (P. 24) Card access lamp (P. 33) Threaded mount (bottom) VIEWFINDER DISPLAY Orange lamp (flash) (p. 57) Autofocus mark (p.
CONTROL PANEL Flash mode Manual white balance Macro mode Slow shutter synchronization flash Extension flash Writing SLOW ISO BKT MF Manual focus Sequential shooting ISO Exposure compensation SQ SHQ Card error Selftimer/Remote control Auto bracket Number of storable pictures Recording mode Battery check Spot metering mode LCD MONITOR (Display mode) (Record mode) Recording mode Protect Movie picture Random print HQ Battery check ’99.12.
ATTACHING THE STRAP Attach the strap to the strap hole on the camera. Caution: • Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera comes loose and falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damage.
LOADING THE BATTERIES This camera uses four AA nickel metal–hydride batteries, AA alkaline batteries, AA lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries. Performance will be limited with alkaline batteries, especially in low temperatures. NiMH batteries are recommended. Do not use manganese batteries; they may overheat and destroy the camera. E DIAL /M A/S P 1 M OD OFF PO WER / 2 Make sure that the camera power is off. Set the battery compartment open/close lever to to open the cover.
Note: • Make sure that the power is off before loading the batteries. • Do not touch the inside of the battery compartment. • If the camera is left without batteries for approx. one hour, all the settings will reset to the default. • Read “BATTERY HANDLING” on page 9. These batteries cannot be used. Batteries whose body is not covered by the insulating sheet at all. Batteries whose terminal is flat and a part of the terminal is covered by the insulating sheet.
USING THE AC ADAPTER (Optional) An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet 1 E DIAL /M A/S P Make sure that the camera power is off. M OD OFF PO WER / 2 AC wall outlet 3 AC adapter AC adapter connector 4 Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet. Open the Connector cover and plug the AC adapter into the AC adapter connector on the camera.
Warning: Incorrect use may cause a fire or electric shock. • Be sure to use an Olympus AC adapter. Olympus is not responsible for any damage caused by the use of other kinds of AC adapters. • Use an AC120V power source. • NEVER connect or disconnect the AC adapter with wet hands. • If the cord of the AC adapter is hot, smells like smoke or is emitting smoke, unplug it immediately and contact your nearest authorized Olympus service center.
INSERTING SmartMedia Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. E DIAL /M A/S P 1 1 Make sure that the camera power is off. M OD OFF PO WER / 2 Open the Card compartment cover. 3 Insert SmartMedia. 3 4 5 Insert the SmartMedia card correctly as shown. Close the cover tightly. To eject the card, turn off the power, open the Card compartment cover and push the card. 5 Push the card to eject it.
Note: • Use 3V (3.3V) cards only. 5V cards cannot be used. • Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). NonOlympus brand cards must be formatted by the camera. • When using a special function SmartMedia card (optional), insert it in the same way. Caution: • NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug while the camera is in operation. It may destroy the data in the card. • The card is a precision instrument.
ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME You can adjust the date and time. L /M O DE D IA A/S /M P PO 3 4 5 6 7 1 ER F OF W 1 2 3 2 3 5 8 LCD monitor F2.0 1/800 +2.0 ISO 4 FUNCTION 5 CARD SETUP MODE SETUP SETUP [2 / 3 ] (Still Picture Record Menu) REC VIEW FILE NAME SETUP m /f t [2/2] 30 6 Set the Mode dial to P, A/S/M, or . • Set it to other than when no images are stored in the card. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. • See page 39 for how to use the Menu.
7 8 Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to adjust the first setting, then press the right arrow on the Jog dial to adjust the second setting. Repeat until the minute is adjusted. Press the OK button. • For accurate setting, press the OK button when the clock hits 00 seconds. • ’00 will appear for the year 2000. Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu. Caution: • The adjusted date will be canceled when the camera is left without batteries for approx.
LEARNING THE BASICS HOLDING THE CAMERA Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. Proper Proper Improper Note: • Do not subject the lens to physical shocks. • Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.
ADJUSTING THE DIOPTER Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder • Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the Autofocus mark clearly. Autofocus mark PROPER SHUTTER RELESE Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure. • The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights. • If the Green lamp blinks, the focus or exposure is not locked. Check the working distance. (p. 50) Press the Shutter release button fully to release the shutter and take the picture.
BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURE 1 PO 2 W 1 3 E DIAL P /M A/S 3 M OD OFF PO WER / Remove the lens cap. D ER /M O DE L A/S /M P F OF IA 2 Set the Mode dial to P, A/S/M, or to turn on the power. • A/S/M, P and set the camera to the Record mode. The lens will come out and the remaining battery power as well as the number of storable pictures will be displayed on the control panel. • sets the camera to the Display mode. The LCD monitor will be turned on.
HOW TO USE THE MODE DIAL You can easily turn the camera on or off or change the mode using the Mode dial. A/S /M D /M O DE L P F ER Program Movie picture recording IA Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual OF Power off PO W Display P or A/S/M (Still picture recording) (p. 42 ~ 91) With P, the camera selects the optimal aperture and the shutter speed automatically. With A/S/M, you can set the aperture or the shutter speed or both for yourself. (p.
CHECKING THE CARD When the power is turned on in the Record mode, the camera checks the SmartMedia card. Control panel Card error SLOW ISO BKT MF SQ SHQ Viewfinder Green lamp When there is no SmartMedia card in the camera / the card is protected: The Card error indicator on the control panel and the Green lamp blink. SLOW When the card needs to be formatted: The Card error indicator on the control panel lights, and the camera enters the Card format mode. (p.
CHECKING THE BATTERIES When the power is turned on in the Record mode, the remaining battery power will be displayed on the control panel. lights and turns off automatically. Batteries are OK. You can shoot. blinks and other indicators on the control panel are displayed normally. Battery power is low and batteries should be replaced. blinks and other indicators on the control panel go out. Batteries are dead and should be replaced immediately.
CHECKING THE NUMBER OF STORABLE PICTURES When the power is turned on in the Still Picture Record mode, the number of storable pictures will appear on the control panel. (For movie pictures, the seconds remaining will appear.) Number or storable pictures HQ • The Green lamp blinks and CARD FULL appears on the LCD monitor when the number reaches 0. (p. 195) • The number of storable pictures varies depending on the selected recording mode. See page 89 for selecting the recording mode. Approx.
HOW TO USE THE MENU A/S /M 1 D Set the Mode dial. /M O DE L P F ER 1 IA 3 4 5 6 OF PO W 2 3 Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the item to adjust. 7 2 4 To move the cursor vertically. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to display further selections. Jog dial To move the cursor horizontally.
5 6 7 Scroll Press the top/bottom arrows to adjust the item. When finished, press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the adjustment. Press the OK button to save the adjustment and cancel the Menu. LCD monitor F2.0 1/800 +2.0 DRIVE SLOW DIGITAL TELE WB OFF OFF 1x AUTO [1/3] Scroll 1/3 page Note: • In the Record mode, you can take pictures without pressing the OK button. The adjustment will be valid until the Menu is canceled.
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TAKING PICTURES TAKING PICTURES USING THE OPTICAL VIEWFINDER 1 D /M O DE L A/S /M IA P F OF 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. 3 4 ER 2 PO W 2 Compose the picture by placing the subject within the autofocus marks in the viewfinder or using the focus lock. (p. 47) • Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the Autofocus mark clearly. (p. 33) Viewfinder 3 Autofocus mark Green lamp 4 42 Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure.
5 5 When the Green lamp stops blinking (after about 2 ~ 43 seconds), the camera is ready to take the next picture. • The Shutter will not release while the Green lamp is blinking. Caution: • NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug while the Card access lamp is blinking. Note: • When the Orange lamp next to the viewfinder blinks, the flash is being charged. (p.
TAKING PICTURES USING THE LCD MONITOR D /M O DE L A/S /M IA P F 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. ER 1 OF PO W 2 3 2 With P, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. • With A/S/M, the LCD monitor will turn on automatically. Compose the picture using the LCD monitor. LCD monitor F2.0 1/800 +2.0 Image memory blocks Number of storable pictures Shutter 44 4 Take the picture in the same way as you would when using the optical viewfinder. (p.
F2.0 1/800 +2.0 5 When the recorded image is no longer displayed, the camera is ready to take the next picture. • The recorded image will not be displayed if the Rec view is off. (p. 178) • To turn off the LCD monitor, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button again. Note: • Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly. • Pictures that appear on the LCD monitor are for composition purposes only. • It is recommended to use the optical viewfinder for less camera movement and battery consumption.
QUICK VIEW You can immediately shift from the Record mode to the Display mode, and check the picture you have just taken. L /M O DE D IA A/S /M P 1 ER F OF PO W 2 1 2 46 When the Mode dial is set to P or A/S/M, quickly press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button twice. • The LCD monitor will display the last picture taken. To return to the Record mode, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button or the Shutter release button.
FOCUS LOCK If your main subject is not within the autofocus marks, follow the procedure below to obtain focus. This is called focus lock. Viewfinder 1 Position your subject within the autofocus marks, and press the Shutter release button halfway. • The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights. Autofocus mark 2 3 Recompose the picture while keeping the Shutter release button pressed halfway. Press the Shutter release button fully to take the picture.
AUTOFOCUS There are certain conditions where the autofocus may not work properly even when the Green lamp lights when the Shutter release button is pressed halfway. When this happens, try the procedure below or use Manual focus. (p. 64) 1 Subjects with low contrast Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p.
3 Subjects in excessively bright light Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 47) 4 Subjects at different distances Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p.
WORKING RANGE The viewfinder’s picture frame shows the area that can be shot for subjects at ∞. However, the picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject, especially with Telephoto shooting. Viewfinder Picture frame Image area of picture at close distance Take pictures at a distance between 8" ~ . • Subjects closer than 8" may turn out to be out of focus and incorrectly exposed. • Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to take close-up pictures.
APERTURE PRIORITY MODE You can set the aperture manually for the Aperture priority mode. It is especially useful for taking portrait pictures with blurred backgrounds. OF 1 W E R/M O P F A/S/M PO ED IA L 1 D 3 2 3 Set the Mode dial to A/S/M. • The LCD monitor turns on automatically, and the aperture setting will be displayed. Select the Aperture priority mode. (p. 91) Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the aperture. Aperture F2.0 – – – – – +2.
SHUTTER PRIORITY MODE You can set the shutter speed manually for the Shutter priority mode. Set it to a fast speed to capture a moving object. Set it to a slow speed to express motion. OF W E R/M O P F A/S/M 1 PO ED IA L 1 D 3 2 3 Shutter speed – – – 1/800 +2.0 52 Set the Mode dial to A/S/M. • The LCD monitor turns on automatically, and the shutter speed setting will be displayed. Select the Shutter priority mode. (p.
Available Shutter Speed Settings ISO AUTO 100 200 400 1 ~ 1/800 4 ~ 1/800 2 ~ 1/800 1 ~ 1/800 (unit: seconds) Note: • When the right exposure cannot be attained, the shutter speed display will blink and (overexposure) or (underexposure) will appear on the LCD monitor. • Shutter speed setting is valid only when the Shutter priority mode is selected. • Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off. (p.
MANUAL MODE You can set the aperture and shutter speed manually in the Manual mode. It is especially useful for taking portrait pictures with blurred backgrounds or expressing motion. OF W E R/M O P F A/S/M 1 PO ED IA L 1 D 3 2 3 Shutter speed Aperture F2.0 1/800 +2.0 Set the Mode dial to A/S/M. • The LCD monitor turns on automatically, and the aperture and shutter speed settings are displayed. Select the Manual mode. (p.
ZOOM You can select Telephoto or Wide-angle with the 3X zoom lever. WT Press the lever to T to choose Telephoto shooting. Press the lever to W to choose wide-angle shooting. Note: • When used with the Digital tele mode, you can take an approx. 7.5X zoom photograph. (p. 79) • Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off. (p.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION In addition to automatic exposure, you can also adjust it manually by +/– 2 (approx. 1/3 steps). Adjust + when the subject is mostly bright. Adjust – when the subject is mostly dark. A/S /M D /M O DE L P F 1 ER 1 IA 3 OF P OW 2 2 Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. • For A/S/M, the Shutter priority mode or Aperture priority mode must be selected. (p. 91) When P is selected, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor.
USING THE FLASH Select the flash mode according to the shooting conditions. HQ You can select the following flash modes with each press of the Flash mode button. Flash mode ➟ ➟ Auto-Flash (p. 58) Use Automatically fires in low-light and backlight conditions. ➟ Red-Eye Reducing Flash (p. 58) Significantly reduces the phenomenon of “red-eye” (subject’s eyes appearing red). Fill-In Flash (p. 59) ➟ Flash Off (p. 59) Fires regardless of available light. Never fires.
AUTO-FLASH In the Auto-Flash mode, the flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. Viewfinder Backlighting correction mark When you take a picture that is backlit, position the subject within the backlighting correction marks to fire the flash. RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH This mode significantly reduces the phenomenon of “red-eye”. Control panel HQ Note: • The camera emits pre-flashes before the regular flash. • It takes about a second before the Shutter is released.
FILL-IN FLASH (FORCED ACTIVATION) In the Fill-In Flash mode, the flash fires regardless of available light. For example, this mode can be used to brighten up the subject’s shaded face. Another use of this mode is to correct the color shift produced by artificial lights (eg. fluorescent light). Control panel HQ Note: • Use this mode within the flash working range. (p. 57) • It may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light.
SELECTING THE FLASH MODE A/S /M D /M O DE L P F 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. ER 1 IA 2 OF PO W 2 Orange lamp 3 With each press of the Flash mode button, the flash mode will switch from Auto-Flash to (Red-Eye Reducing Flash, p, 58), (Fill-In Flash, p. 59) and (Flash Off, p. 59). • The selected flash mode (except Auto-Flash) will appear on the control panel. If the Orange lamp lights when the Shutter release button is pressed halfway, the flash is ready to fire.
SPOT METERING MODE The Spot metering mode is used to obtain the right exposure regardless of the backlight. Place the subject in the center of the autofocus marks. You can select the following modes with each press of the Spot/Macro button. ➠ ➠ Digital ESP metering/Auto focus Spot metering mode ➠ Macro mode (p. 62) ➠ Macro mode + Spot metering mode (p. 63) D /M O DE L A/S /M IA P F OF 2 PO 3 1 W 2 3 Control panel Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.
MACRO MODE You can get as close as 8" to your subject. An approx. 2.4" x 3" subject can be photographed fully within the frame. L /M O DE D IA A/S /M P F 1 OF PO W 2 2 Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. ER 1 3 3 Press the Spot/Macro button several times until appears on the control panel. • To cancel the Macro mode, press the Spot/Macro button several times until disappears. Take a picture. Control panel Shooting Range: Approx.
MACRO + SPOT METERING MODE Use this mode when you want to use the Spot metering mode and your subject is closer than 31". D /M O DE L A/S /M IA P F OF PO 2 3 1 Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. ER 1 W 2 3 Press the Spot/Macro button several times until and appear on the control panel. • To cancel the Macro + Spot metering mode, press the Spot/Macro button so that the icons disappear. Take a picture.
MANUAL FOCUS With Manual focus, you can select a pre-adjusted focal length. It is especially useful when quick shooting is required. /M O DE P 1 W PO 2 3 2 6 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 ∞ 16ft 10ft 6.5ft 2.6ft 2.5x Control panel MF HQ 64 Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. ER F OF D L 1 IA A/S /M 3 4 AF MF 4 Press the OK button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select the Manual focus mode. • MF appears on the control panel.
F2.0 1/800 +2.0 5 31inch 24inch When the cursor is moved below 2.6ft, shorter distances will appear on the LCD monitor. 16inch 8inch 2.5x AF MF 6 Press the OK button to save the setting. Note: • When Manual focus is selected from the Macro mode, the distances on page 65 will be displayed on the LCD monitor. • The picture may become out of focus when the Zoom lever is pressed after Manual focus is selected. In such a case, readjust the distance using the Jog dial.
STILL PICTURE RECORD MENU * When the Mode dial is set to A/S/M or P. (p. 39) Monitor display ➠ DRIVE Use ➠ For using the Sequence mode (p. 67), Selftimer/Remote control (p. 69) or Auto bracket (p. 73). For using an extension flash. (p. 75) ➠ SLOW For taking photographs of night views. (p. 77) ➠ DIGITAL TELE For using the Digital tele mode. (p. 79) ➠ WB For selecting the white balance. (p. 80) ➠ ISO For selecting the ISO sensitivity. (p. 82) ➠ FUNCTION For using picture effects. (p.
SEQUENCE MODE In the Sequence mode, the camera takes pictures sequentially while the Shutter release button is pressed. A/S /M 1 D P ER F OF PO W 2 3 4 2 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 DRIVE SLOW DIGITAL TELE WB AF ±0.3 x3 BKT [1/3] Control panel Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. /M O DE L 1 4 IA 3 Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DRIVE. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select or AF .
5 6 5 6 Record mode SQ If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled. • Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu. No. of pictures Time 49 62 sec. 51 sec. VGA NORMAL 1.4 frames/sec. VGA HIGH 1.4 frames/sec. 18 XGA NORMAL 1.4 frames/sec. 21 52 sec. 7 46 sec. XGA HIGH 1.4 frames/sec. 1.2 frames/sec. 9 49 sec. JPEG 0.7 frames/sec. 3 46 sec.
SELFTIMER/REMOTE CONTROL Use a tripod to hold the camera securely. D /M O DE L A/S /M IA P F 1 OF P OW 2 3 4 2 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 DRIVE SLOW DIGITAL TELE WB Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. ER 1 3 4 AF Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DRIVE. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select . • appears on the control panel. ±0.
5 6 5 6 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu. • You can take pictures without pressing the OK button. Note: • Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off. (p. 172) • Even if OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when a picture is taken using the selftimer.
TAKING A PICTURE USING THE SELFTIMER Selftimer/Remote control signal Shutter release button When the shutter is released, the Selftimer/Remote control signal lights for approx. 10 seconds then blinks for approx. 2 seconds before the picture is taken. To stop the activated selftimer, press the Menu button. Menu button Note: • The Selftimer/Remote control mode will be canceled after a picture is taken using the Selftimer.
TAKING A PICTURE USING THE REMOTE CONTROL 15° 9.8ft 15° 9.8ft 16.4ft Remote control window Selftimer/Remote control signal Compose the picture, aim the remote control at the Remote control window on the camera, then press the Shutter release button on the remote control to take a picture. • The Selftimer/Remote control signal blinks for approx. 3 seconds before the picture is taken. If the signal does not blink when the Shutter release button is pressed, move closer to the camera and press it again.
AUTO BRACKET Images will be recorded sequentially with different exposures. You can select frames to store by erasing unwanted frames. 1 D /M O DE L A/S /M IA P F ER 1 3 4 5 OF PO W 2 3 2 Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M . • For A/S/M, the Shutter priority mode or Aperture priority mode must be selected. (p. 91) Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DRIVE. F2.0 1/800 +2.0 DRIVE SLOW DIGITAL TELE WB 4 AF ±0.
6 7 8 6 7 8 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 AF BKT ±0.3 x3 ±0.6 ±1.0 x5 [1/3] Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select the number of pictures. Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled. • Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu. Note: • The focus and white balance will be measured for the first frame.
EXTENSION FLASH When an extension flash is used along with the main flash, shadows can be reduced by bouncing the extension flash light off of the ceilings or walls. 1 2 3 4 Flash synchronization socket F OF W E R/M O P PO ED IA L A/S/M D 2 6 7 8 10 5 6 7 5 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 DRIVE SLOW AUTO DIGITAL TELE WB [1/3] Place the flash on the mount, then plug the cord into the camera’s Flash synchronization socket. Set the Mode dial to A/S/M. • The LCD monitor turns on automatically.
Control panel 8 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. ISO 9 HQ 10 Set the extension flash to the calibration mode. If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled. • Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu. Note: • Available only in the Aperture priority mode or Manual mode. • Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled and reset to off when the power is turned off. (p.
SLOW SHUTTER SYNCHRONIZATION FLASH MODE You can set the flash to fire during the first or second half of a slow shutter speed’s release duration. It is especially great for taking photographs of night views. D /M O DE L A/S /M IA P F 1 OF PO W 2 3 4 2 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 DRIVE SLOW DIGITAL TELE WB OFF 1 2 [1/3] Control panel SLOW Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. ER 1 3 4 Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select SLOW .
5 6 5 6 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled. • Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu. Note: • This mode can be used with both the main flash and an extension flash. • Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled and reset to off when the power is turned off. (p.
DIGITAL TELE MODE When used with the 3X optical zoom, you can take an approx. 7.5X zoom photograph. A/S /M D /M O DE L 1 IA 3 4 5 P ER FF O PO W 6 1 2 3 4 2 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 5 DRIVE SLOW DIGITAL TELE WB 1x 1.6x 2x 2.5x [1/3] 6 Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DIGITAL TELE. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select the magnification.
WHITE BALANCE You can select the white balance according to the light source. A/S /M D /M O DE L P F 1 OF P OW 2 3 4 2 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 DRIVE AUTO SLOW DIGITAL TELE WB [1/3] Control panel HQ 80 Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. ER 1 IA 3 4 Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select WB. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select AUTO, (Daylight), (Overcast), (Tungsten light) or (Fluorescent).
5 6 5 6 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled. • Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu. Note: • Select AUTO in normal situations. • The Manual white balance may not work under special lighting. • Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled and reset to auto when the power is turned off. (p.
ISO You can select the sensitivity from auto, as well as approx. 100, 200 and 400. A/S /M D /M O DE L P F 1 OF PO W 2 3 4 2 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 ISO FUNCTION CARD SETUP MODE SETUP AUTO 100 200 400 [2/3] Control panel ISO HQ 82 Set the Mode dial to P. ER 1 IA 3 4 Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select ISO. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select the sensitivity.
5 6 5 6 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled. • Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu. Note: • Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled and reset to auto when the power is turned off. (p. 172) • When set to auto, it will be changed to 100 when the Mode dial is set to A/S/M. • Pictures will appear grainy when the ISO is high.
PICTURE EFFECTS You can select from four picture effects. A/S /M D /M O DE L P F ER 1 IA 3 4 5 OF P OW 1 2 6 3 4 2 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 ISO OFF FUNCTION BLACK&WHITE SEPIA CARD SETUP MODE SETUP WHITE BOARD BLACK BOARD [2/3] 5 6 Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select FUNCTION. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select the desired picture effect.
PANORAMA MODE You can make panorama pictures. A/S /M D /M O DE L P F 1 ER 1 IA 3 4 6 OF PO W 2 3 4 5 Set the Mode dial to P, and turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select . Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select PLAY. F2.0 1/800 +2.0 ISO 5 Press the OK button. FUNCTION PLAY CARD SETUP MODE SETUP [2/3] 6 Select the connecting direction (right, left, up, down) using the Jog dial.
7 Shutter release button Take pictures by overlapping the edges of the images. • A maximum of 10 images can be connected. Overlap the left end of the picture with the right end of the previous picture (when shooting to the right). 8 Press the Menu button to cancel the Panorama mode and Menu. 8 Note: • The Panorama mode is available only when an Olympus brand Standard memory card is used. • Turn on the LCD monitor before pressing the Menu button in order to select the Panorama mode.
CARD SETUP (CARD FORMAT) You can format the card. F OF 1 D ER A/S /M P /M O DE L 1 IA 3 4 W PO . 2 3 5 6 Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP. 2 4 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select . ISO FUNCTION CARD SETUP MODE CARD SETUP MODE SETUP 5 [2/3] YES 6 NO Press the OK button to NO YES display .
Note: • Formatting the card erases the existing data, including pictures which have been write-protected from the camera. Be careful not to erase important data when formatting a recorded card. • Formatting will not be engaged when the write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the card. • Non-Olympus brand cards or cards formatted from or used in a computer must be formatted by the camera. These cards may take longer to record than recommended Olympus brand cards.
SELECTING THE RECORDING MODE You can select the Standard Quality mode SQ or the High Quality modes HQ/SHQ. A/S /M D /M O DE L P F 1 OF P OW 2 6 3 4 2 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 Q A/S/M MODE Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. ER 1 IA 3 4 5 SQ HQ SHQ 5 Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select Q . Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select the recording mode.
6 If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled. • Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu. Mode Resolution Compression SQ 640 x 480 (VGA) 1024 x 768 (XGA) Standard HQ 1600 x 1200 Standard SHQ 1600 x 1200 Minimal (JPEG) No (TIFF – larger file size) Note: • You can select VGA (640 x 480 pixels) or XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) for the SQ mode. (p.
A/S/M MODE You can select Aperture priority mode, Shutter priority mode or Manual mode for A/S/M on the Mode dial. A/S /M D /M O DE L P F 1 OF PO W 6 2 3 4 2 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 Q A/S/M MODE A S M Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. ER 1 IA 3 4 5 5 Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select A/S/M MODE.
DISPLAYING RECORDED PICTURES You can display the pictures you have taken on the LCD monitor. P F 1 P OW E DIA L A/S/M OF 1 E R/M O D 2 Recording mode Battery check Protect Random print HQ ’99.12.23 21:56 Date 92 Time 32 Frame number 3 Set the Mode dial to . • The LCD monitor turns on automatically. The camera will check the card. • If there is a problem, blinks on the control panel. • If Card format is necessary, the camera automatically enters the Card format mode. (p.
4 4 With each press of the right arrow on the Jog dial, you can view the succeeding picture. With each press of the left arrow, you can view the preceding picture. [10-frame jump using the Jog dial] • With each press of the bottom arrow, you can view the picture 10 frames ahead. • With each press of the top arrow, you can view the picture 10 frames behind. Note: • Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly. • When turned on, the LCD monitor flashes, and pictures appear in about 0.5 ~ 2 seconds.
PICTURE DATA You can display picture information (settings, date, file number, etc.) on the LCD monitor. P OF DIA L F P OW E 1 1 A/S/M 2 E R/M O D 2 Protect Set the Mode dial to . • The last picture taken, Frame number, Recording mode and Battery check indicator will appear on the LCD monitor for five seconds. Press the Info button to display the picture data for that frame for five seconds. Recording mode HQ Aperture/Shutter speed/ Exposure compensation F2.0 1/800 +2.0 ISO400 ’99.12.
INDEX-DISPLAY MODE Multiple pictures can be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1 P A/S/M 1 OF F DIA L 4 P OW E 3 E R/M O 2 D 2 5 3 4 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 5 Set the Mode dial to . Press the Zoom lever toward W to display several pictures on the monitor. • It may take a few seconds before the picture is displayed. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select succeeding pictures. Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to select preceding pictures.
CLOSE-UP DISPLAY MODE (3X INSPECTION) Enlarged pictures can be displayed on the LCD monitor. P 2 E DIA L F OW P 3 1 A/S/M OF 1 D E R/M O 4 2 3 SQ 4 2.5x 96 Set the Mode dial to , and display the picture you want to enlarge. With each press of the Zoom lever toward T, the picture is enlarged 1.5X, 2X, 2.5X, and 3X. • Pressing the Zoom lever toward W returns to 1X. Use the Jog dial to select the section of the picture to view. To select another picture, select 1X and move the Jog dial.
PROTECTION You can prevent accidental erasure of pictures you want to keep. P OF 1 P OW E DIA L F A/S/M 1 E R/M O D 2 2 Set the Mode dial to , and display the picture you want to protect. Press the OK button. • appears on the LCD monitor. • To cancel protection, press the OK button again while the picture is displayed. • Protection setting/canceling are also available in the IndexDisplay mode (p. 95) and the Close-Up display mode (p. 96). Protect HQ ’99.12.
ONE-FRAME ERASE You can delete pictures you do not need. P F 1 OW P 2 E DIA L A/S/M OF 1 E R/M O D 2 3 3 SQ YES NO [ Set the Mode dial to , and display the picture you want to erase. Press the Erase button to ] YES NO [ display . Press the OK button with YES selected to erase the picture. • To cancel, press the OK button with NO selected. • One-Frame erase is also available in the Index-Display mode (p. 95) and the Close-Up display mode (p. 96). ] ’99.12.
STILL PICTURE DISPLAY MENU * When the Mode dial is set to LCD monitor. (p. 39) Monitor display ➠ and a still picture is displayed on the Use For a slide-show display. (p. 100) ➠ FUNCTION ➠ CARD SETUP ➠ MODE SETUP For using with optional Olympus special function SmartMedia cards. For performing All-Frame erase or Card format. (p.101/102) ➠ For making adjustments. [Beep sound (p. 177), IndexDisplay adjustment (p. 186), Brightness (p. 183), Date set (p. 30)] For storing data for Print-All (card). (p.
SLIDE-SHOW MODE You can run through all the stored pictures automatically. P OF DIA L F P OW , and E R/M OD 2 3 5 Set the Mode dial to display a still picture. E 1 1 A/S/M 3 4 Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select . • Press the Menu button to cancel. 2 SHQ 4 START FUNCTION CARD SETUP MODE SETUP 5 [1/2] 32 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select START. Press the OK button to start the Slide-Show.
CARD SETUP ALL-FRAME ERASE P OF DIA L F P OW 1 E 1 A/S/M 3 4 E R/M O D 2 3 5 6 4 2 SHQ 5 FUNCTION CARD SETUP MODE SETUP 6 [1/2] 32 7 YES NO Set the Mode dial to display a still picture. , and Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select . Press the OK button to display NO YES .
CARD FORMAT You can format the card. P OF 1 DIA L F P OW E R/M O 3 Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP. 2 4 SHQ FUNCTION CARD SETUP MODE SETUP 5 [1/2] 32 6 YES NO 7 102 , and D 2 5 6 Set the Mode dial to display a still picture. E 1 A/S/M 3 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select . Press the OK button to NO YES display .
Note: • Formatting the card erases the existing data, including pictures which have been write-protected from the camera. Be careful not to erase important data when formatting a recorded card. • Formatting will not be engaged when the write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the card. • Non-Olympus brand cards or cards formatted from or used in a computer must be formatted by the camera. These cards may take longer to record than recommended Olympus brand cards.
CONNECTING TO A TELEVISION Recorded images can be viewed on a TV (NTSC only). Make sure that the power of the TV and the camera are off before connecting. 1 1 Video cable Video output connector 2 Turn on the TV. 3 Set the Mode dial to 4 P OF DIA L F P OW E 3 A/S/M 4 E R/M O D Connect the cable by inserting it into the video output connector of the camera and the input connector of the TV. . Select a picture using the Jog dial.
MOVIE FUNCTIONS ● You can record movies for up to approx. 60 seconds in the SQ mode and approx. 15 seconds in the HQ mode. ● The recorded movie images will be stored as a Motion JPEG file. ● You can observe the images in the Display mode.
RECORDING MOVIES RECORDING MOVIES USING THE OPTICAL VIEWFINDER P R 1 2 OFF /M A/S POWE O D E DIA 1 /M L 2 3 4 5 3 Viewfinder Autofocus mark Green lamp Control panel HQ Seconds remaining 106 4 Set the Mode dial to . Compose the picture by placing the subject within the autofocus marks in the viewfinder or using the focus lock. (p. 111) • Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the Autofocus mark clearly. Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure.
5 6 6 Press the Shutter release button fully again to stop recording. When the Green lamp stops blinking, the camera is ready to record the next movie. • The Shutter will not release while the Green lamp is blinking. Caution: • NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug while the Card access lamp is blinking. Note: • Some noise may appear compared to a still picture. • The LCD monitor will turn on automatically unless OFF is selected in Rec view (p. 178).
RECORDING MOVIES USING THE LCD MONITOR P R 1 Set the Mode dial to . OFF POWE O D E DIA /M A/S /M L 1 4 2 3 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 Seconds remaining 108 Compose the picture using the LCD monitor. Record the movie in the same way as you would when using the optical viewfinder. (p. 106) • The seconds remaining appear on the LCD monitor. • The lower image memory block will light and the camera will start storing the image in the card. • When the recording time surpasses approx.
F2.0 1/800 +2.0 4 When the buffer memory is full, the upper block will light and no other operation can be performed until the Card access lamp stops blinking. Note: • Some noise may appear compared to a still picture. • Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly. • Pictures that appear on the LCD monitor are for composition purposes only. • It is recommended to use the optical viewfinder for less camera movement and battery consumption. • It will take longer to record when the LCD monitor is used.
QUICK VIEW You can immediately shift from the Record mode to the Display mode, and check the movie you have just recorded. R 1 OFF POWE O D E DIA P /M L /M A/S 2 1 2 110 When the Mode dial is set to , quickly press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button twice. • The LCD monitor will display the last movie recorded. To return to the Record mode, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button or the Shutter release button.
FOCUS LOCK If your main subject is not within the autofocus marks, follow the procedure below to obtain focus. This is called focus lock. Viewfinder 1 Position your subject within the autofocus marks, and press the Shutter release button halfway. • The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights. Autofocus mark 2 3 Recompose the picture while keeping the Shutter release button pressed halfway. Press the Shutter release button fully to start recording.
WORKING RANGE The viewfinder’s picture frame shows the area that can be shot for subjects at ∞. However, the picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject, especially with Telephoto shooting. Viewfinder Picture frame Image area of picture at close distance Record movies at a distance between 8" ~ . • Subjects closer than 8" may turn out to be out of focus and incorrectly exposed. • Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to record closeups.
ZOOM You can select Telephoto or Wide-angle with the 3X zoom lever. WT Press the lever to T to choose Telephoto shooting. Press the lever to W to choose wide-angle shooting. Note: • Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off. (p. 172) • The zooming speed will be slower than when taking a still picture.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION In addition to automatic exposure, you can also adjust it manually by +/– 2 (approx. 1/3 steps). Adjust + when the subject is mostly bright. Adjust – when the subject is mostly dark. P R 1 OFF /M A/S POWE O D E DIA 1 /M L 2 2 Set the Mode dial to . • The exposure setting will be displayed. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial for + adjustment and the left arrow for – adjustment. • appears on the control panel. Exposure compensation F2.0 1/800 +2.
MANUAL FOCUS With Manual focus, you can select a pre-adjusted focal length. P R OFF /M A/S 1 POWE O D E DIA 1 /M L 3 4 2 3 2 6 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 ∞ Set the Mode dial to . Press the OK button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select the Manual focus mode. • MF appears on the control panel. • To cancel, press the left arrow on the Jog dial. When MF disappears on the control panel, press the OK button. 16ft 10ft 6.5ft 2.6ft 2.
F2.0 1/800 +2.0 5 31inch 24inch When the cursor is moved below 2.6ft, shorter distances will appear on the LCD monitor. 16inch 8inch 2.5x AF MF 6 Press the OK button to save the setting. Note: • When Manual focus is selected from the Macro mode, the distances on page 116 will be displayed on the LCD monitor. • The picture may become out of focus when the Zoom lever is pressed after Manual focus is selected. In such a case, readjust the distance using the Jog dial.
MOVIE PICTURE RECORD MENU * When the Mode dial is set to Monitor Display ➠ . (p. 39) Use For using the Selftimer/remote control. (p. 118) ➠ WB For selecting the white balance. (p. 122) ➠ ISO For selecting the ISO sensitivity. (p. 124) ➠ FUNCTION For using picture effects. (p. 126) ➠ CARD SETUP For formatting the card. (p. 127) ➠ MODE SETUP ➠ Q For making adjustments. [All reset (p. 172), Sharpness (p. 174), Beep sound (p. 177), Rec view (p. 178), Brightness (p. 183), Date set (p.
SELFTIMER/REMOTE CONTROL Use a tripod to hold the camera securely. P R 1 Set the Mode dial to . OFF /M A/S POWE O D E DIA 1 /M L 3 4 2 3 Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select . 2 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 WB OFF ON ISO FUNCTION [1/2] Control panel HQ 118 4 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select ON . • appears on the control panel.
5 6 5 6 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu. • You can record movies without pressing the OK button. Note: • Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off. (p. 172) • Even if OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when a movie is recorded using the selftimer.
RECORDING A MOVIE USING THE SELFTIMER Shutter release button Selftimer/Remote control signal When the shutter is released, the Selftimer/Remote control signal lights for approx. 10 seconds then blinks for approx. 2 seconds before the movie is recorded. To stop the activated selftimer, press the Menu button. Menu button Note: • The Selftimer/Remote control mode will be canceled after a movie is recorded using the Selftimer.
RECORDING A MOVIE USING THE REMOTE CONTROL 15° 9.8ft 15° 9.8ft 16.4ft Selftimer/Remote control signal Remote control window Compose the picture, aim the remote control at the Remote control window on the camera, then press the Shutter release button on the remote control to record a movie. • The Selftimer/Remote control signal blinks for approx. 3 seconds before the movie is recorded.
WHITE BALANCE You can select the white balance according to the light source. P R 1 2 3 4 2 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 AUTO WB ISO FUNCTION [1/2] Control panel HQ 122 Set the Mode dial to . OFF /M A/S POWE O D E DIA 1 /M L 3 4 Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select WB. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select AUTO, (Daylight), (Overcast), (Tungsten light) or (Fluorescent).
5 6 5 6 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. If you record a movie without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled. • Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu. Note: • Select AUTO in normal situations. • The Manual white balance may not work under special lighting. • Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled and reset to auto when the power is turned off. (p.
ISO You can select the sensitivity from auto, as well as approx. 100, 200 and 400. P R 1 2 3 4 2 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 WB ISO FUNCTION AUTO 100 200 400 [1/2] Control panel ISO HQ 124 Set the Mode dial to . OFF /M A/S POWE O D E DIA 1 /M L 3 4 Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select ISO. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select the sensitivity.
5 6 5 6 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. If you record a movie without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled. • Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu. Note: • Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled and reset to auto when the power is turned off. (p. 172) • Images will appear grainy when the ISO is high.
PICTURE EFFECTS You can select from two picture effects. P R 1 6 2 3 2 4 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 WB OFF ISO BLACK&WHITE FUNCTION SEPIA Set the Mode dial to . OFF /M A/S POWE O D E DIA 1 /M L 3 4 5 5 Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select FUNCTION. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select the desired picture effect. Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting.
CARD SETUP (CARD FORMAT) You can format the card. P R OFF /M A/S 1 2 3 5 6 2 CARD SETUP MODE SETUP 4 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 5 Q [2/2] YES 6 NO Set the Mode dial to . POWE O D E DIA 1 /M L 3 4 Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select . Press the OK button to NO YES display . Press the OK button again with YES selected to format the card.
Note: • Formatting the card erases the existing data, including pictures which have been write-protected from the camera. Be careful not to erase important data when formatting a recorded card. • Formatting will not be engaged when the write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the card. • Non-Olympus brand cards or cards formatted from or used in a computer must be formatted by the camera. These cards may take longer to record than recommended Olympus brand cards.
SELECTING THE RECORDING MODE You can select the Standard Quality mode SQ or the High Quality mode HQ. P R 1 6 2 3 4 2 CARD SETUP MODE SETUP Q F2.0 1/800 +2.0 SQ HQ 5 [2/2] Set the Mode dial to . OFF /M A/S POWE O D E DIA 1 /M L 3 4 5 Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select Q . Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select the recording mode.
6 If you record a movie without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled. • Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu. Mode Resolution SQ 160 x 120 (5 frames/sec.) HQ 320 x 240 (5 frames/sec.) Note: • The seconds remaining varies according to the recording mode. (p. 106) • Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will change to HQ when the power is turned off. (p.
MOVIE PICTURE DISPLAY MENU * When the Mode dial is set to the LCD monitor. (p. 39) Monitor display ➠ PLAY and a movie picture is displayed on Use For displaying movie pictures as a movie. (p. 132) ➠ CARD SETUP ➠ MODE SETUP For performing All-Frame erase or Card format. (p. 134/136) For making adjustments. [Beep sound (p. 177), Index-Display adjustment (p. 186), Brightness (p. 183), Date set (p.
PLAYING MOVIES You can play movies you have recorded. monitor for movies. P A/S/M OF F DIA L 1 P OW 1 E 2 4 5 E R/M O D 2 6 3 3 6 SQ PLAY 4 START CARD SETUP MODE SETUP 5 32 6 132 will appear on the LCD Set the Mode dial to . • The LCD monitor turns on automatically. Display a picture with on the LCD monitor using the Jog dial. • The picture data appears for approx. 5 sec. Press the Info button to display it again. Press the Menu button to display the Menu.
SQ ’99.12.23 21:56 7 32 8 7 Press the OK button during the movie to pause it. Press it again to restart. • The following operations can be performed during pause. Press the top arrow on the Jog dial to pause at the beginning of the movie. Press the bottom arrow to pause at the ending of the movie. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to start the movie. Press the left arrow to play it backwards. Press the Menu button to return to the Menu screen. Press again to cancel the Menu.
CARD SETUP ALL-FRAME ERASE P OF 1 P OW E R/M O D 2 3 6 7 3 4 SHQ PLAY CARD SETUP MODE SETUP 5 32 6 YES 134 Set the Mode dial to . DIA L F E 1 A/S/M 2 4 5 NO Display a picture with on the LCD monitor using the Jog dial. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select . Press the OK button to display NO YES .
7 8 Press the OK button with YES selected to erase all the pictures in the card. • To cancel, press the OK button with NO selected. When complete, NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor. • Protected frames will remain in the card, and the last frame will be displayed. (p. 97) Caution: • Be careful not to erase important picture data by mistake as it cannot be retrieved. • Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug while erasing pictures.
CARD FORMAT You can format the card. P OF 1 DIA L F P OW 2 E 1 A/S/M 2 4 5 E R/M O D . 3 4 6 7 3 5 SHQ PLAY CARD SETUP MODE SETUP 6 32 YES 136 NO 7 8 Set the Mode dial to . Display a picture with on the LCD monitor using the Jog dial. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select . Press the OK button to NO YES display .
Note: • Formatting the card erases the existing data, including pictures which have been write-protected from the camera. Be careful not to erase important data when formatting a recorded card. • Formatting will not be engaged when the write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the card. • Non-Olympus brand cards or cards formatted from or used in a computer must be formatted by the camera. These cards may take longer to record than recommended Olympus brand cards.
PRINTING PICTURES OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA 4
PRINTING PICTURES There are two types of printing available with this camera. One is Card-Print, which stores data conforming to the “Design rule for Camera File system/DCF” standard in the card for making prints using a printer or lab that supports this system. (p. 141 ~ 145) The other is Direct-Print, which is for use with the Olympus P-330N, P330 or P-300 printer. ● When using the P-330N/P-330 printer, simply insert a card that contains images into the printer and direct-print them.
CARD-PRINT PRINT-RESERVE (CARD) You can store data for making prints with a printer or at a lab that supports this system. (p. 140) P P OW 1 1 E DIA L F A/S/M OF 3 5 E R/M O D 2 2 3 4 4 SQ 0123456 . Display the picture you want to print, then press the Shutter release button. • appears on the LCD monitor. • To cancel, press the Shutter release button again. Press the right/left arrows on the Jog dial to select the number of pictures to be printed. Press the OK button.
STILL PICTURE DISPLAY MENU (CARD-PRINT) * When the Mode dial is set to and a still picture is displayed on the LCD monitor. (Page 2/2 of the Menu.) (p. 39) Monitor display ➠ Use For storing data for Print-All (card). (p. 143) ➠ For storing data for Date-Print (card). (p. 144) ➠ CARD INDEX 142 For storing data for Index-Print (card). (p.
PRINT-ALL (CARD) You can store data for printing all the pictures in the card. (p. 140) P OF P E R/M O 2 4 2 SHQ OFF ON 5 6 CARD INDEX [2/2] , and D 3 6 Set the Mode dial to display a still picture. E OW 3 4 5 1 DIA L F A/S/M 1 32 Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select . • To cancel, press the Menu button. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select ON.
DATE-PRINT (CARD) You can store data for printing the date with pictures. (p. 140) P OF P E OW 3 4 5 1 DIA L F A/S/M 1 E R/M O D 2 3 4 6 5 2 SHQ CARD INDEX OFF DATE TIME [2/2] 6 Set the Mode dial to display a still picture. , and Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select . • To cancel, press the Menu button. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select TIME or DATE.
INDEX-PRINT (CARD) You can store data for making index prints. (p. 140) P OF P OW 3 4 5 1 E DIA L F A/S/M 1 E R/M O D 2 3 4 6 2 5 SHQ 6 CARD INDEX OFF ON [2/2] 32 Set the Mode dial to display a still picture. , and Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD INDEX. • To cancel, press the Menu button. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select ON.
DIRECT-PRINT PRINTING WITH THE P-300 By connecting the camera to the P-300 printer with the direct connect cable, pictures can be printed directly from the camera. Make sure that the power of the printer and the camera are off before connecting. 1 2 Remove the lens cap. Connect the computer connector of the camera to the serial port of the printer with the provided RS-232C cable and conversion connector for Mac. Turn on the printer.
P 3 DIA L Set the Mode dial to turn on the LCD monitor. to E OW P 4 F A/S/M 3 OF E R/M O D 4 5 Select the picture you want to print using the Jog dial. Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer, then press the DIRECT PRINT button on the printer to start printing. Note: • The power of the printer and the camera must be OFF in order to be connected.
INDEX PRINT (P-300) Index prints can be made. P F P OW 1 E DIA L A/S/M OF 1 E R/M O D 2 3 148 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 Connect the camera to the printer, then set the Mode dial to . • See page 146 for connection to the printer. Select the Index-Display mode. (p. 95) Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer, then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing. • After printing, the display advances to the next group of index pictures.
CLOSE-UP PRINT (P-300) You can print enlarged images. P OF 1 P OW E DIA L F A/S/M 1 E R/M OD 2 3 Connect the camera to the printer, then set the Mode dial to . • See page 146 for connection to the printer. Select the Close-Up display mode. (p. 96) Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer, then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing. SQ 2.5x Note: • Use of HQ/SHQ recording modes is recommended for high image quality.
RANDOM PRINT (P-300) You can select a series of pictures to be direct-printed to the P-300 printer. 1 P A/S/M DIA L F OW P 3 E 1 OF E R/M O D 2 2 3 HQ ’99.12.23 21:56 150 32 Connect the camera to the printer, then set the Mode dial to . • See page 146 for connection to the printer. Display the picture you want to print, then press the Shutter release button. • appears on the LCD monitor. • To cancel, press the Shutter release button again. Repeat until all the selections are made.
4 Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer, then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing. Note: • This mode is available only when the camera is connected to the P-300 printer. • The selection data will remain even after printing, but will be erased when the Mode dial is switched. • To cancel all the selections, select in All print. (p. 153) • Selections can also be made from the Index-Display screen, but you must return to the regular 1-frame display to make prints.
DIRECT PRINT MENU * When the Mode dial is set to 300 printer. (p. 39) Monitor display ➠ and the camera is connected to a PUse For printing all the pictures in the card. (p. 153) ➠ For making 4-cut prints. (p. 154) ➠ For making 16-cut prints. (p. 154) ➠ For making mirror-image prints. (p. 155) ➠ For printing the date with pictures. (p.
ALL PRINT (P-300) You can print all the pictures in the card using the P-300 printer. P OF P E OW 3 4 1 DIA L F A/S/M 1 E R/M OD 2 3 4 2 SHQ ON 5 32 Connect the camera to the printer, then set the Mode dial to . • See page 146 for connection to the printer. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select . • To cancel, press the Menu button. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select ON.
CUT PRINT (P-300) You can make 4/16-cut prints using the P-300 printer. • In order to make sticker prints, the specialty paper must be set in the P300 printer’s paper feeder. P OF P OW 4 1 E DIA L F A/S/M 1 E R/M O D 2 3 4 3 SHQ 5 Connect the camera to the printer, then set the Mode dial to . • See page 146 for connection to the printer. Display the picture you want to print. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select or .
MIRROR PRINT (P-300) You can make mirror-image prints using the P-300 printer. This mode is especially useful for making T-shirt prints. P OF P E OW 4 1 DIA L F A/S/M 1 D E R/M O 2 3 4 3 SHQ 5 Connect the camera to the printer, then set the Mode dial to . • See page 146 for connection to the printer. Display the picture you want to print. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select . • To cancel, press the Menu button.
DATE PRINT (P-300) You can print the date with pictures using the P-300 printer. P OF P OW 3 4 1 E DIA L F A/S/M 1 E R/M O D 2 3 2 4 SHQ OFF ON 5 32 Connect the camera to the printer, then set the Mode dial to . • See page 146 for connection to the printer. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select . • To cancel, press the Menu button. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select ON.
USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA 5
COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS When using the provided utility software: Personal computers used with this camera must conform to the following minimum standards. ● IBM PC/AT compatible Windows 98/95/NT4.0 : Pentium or later CD-ROM drive 16MB RAM 45MB available HD space Standard RS-232C interface D-SUB 9-pin connector Monitor with 256 colors 640 x 480 screen resolution ● Apple Macintosh PowerPC 601 or later Mac OS 7.6.1 ~ 8.
INSTALLING PROVIDED SOFTWARE To take full advantage of a wide range of functions, including download, display, storage and panorama, your Olympus digital camera comes with software applications and CAMEDIA Master. For installation and operation, please refer to the software’s online documentation.
CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER Use the appropriate connector according to your computer’s platform. ● IBM PC/AT compatible Connect the provided RS-232C PC serial cable to the D-SUB 9-pin COM 1 or COM 2 serial port on your computer. DOS/V D-SUB 9-pin serial port Computer connector RS-232C PC serial cable ● Apple Macintosh or compatible Attach the provided conversion connector for Macintosh to the printer serial port or modem serial port on your computer, and then connect the RS-232C PC serial cable.
USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER 1 2 3 Make sure that the power of the personal computer and the camera are OFF. Connect the RS-232C PC serial cable to the computer’s serial port. Remove the lens cap, and connect the cable to the camera’s Computer connector. 4 Set the Mode dial on the camera to 5 Start CAMEDIA Master on the computer. . Note: • Do not connect when the power of the camera is on as it may cause a camera malfunction. • Use of the optional AC adapter is recommended for computer downloads.
TRANSFERRING DATA FROM SmartMedia PC CARD ADAPTER The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a personal computer equipped with a PC card (PCMCIA) slot or an external PC card reader/writer, using the optional PC Card Adapter. FlashPath FLOPPYDISK ADAPTER The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a personal computer equipped with a 3.5" FDD, using the optional FlashPath Floppydisk Adapter. Note: • Check for compatibility.
USING CAMEDIA Master VIEWING IMAGES STORED IN THE CARD ON YOUR COMPUTER You can view images stored in a SmartMedia card via CAMEDIA Master. 1 2 3 Start CAMEDIA Master on the computer. Click on [My Camera]. A thumbnail index of stored images will be displayed.
4 Place the cursor on the desired image and doubleclick on it. This will magnify and display the selected image. TRANSFERRING DATA USING CAMEDIA Master CAMEDIA Master transfers images stored in the card to your computer. 1 2 Start CAMEDIA Master on the computer. Select [Camera] - [Download All Images] on the menu bar. The computer will start transferring images from the camera to the computer.
PROCESSING IMAGES USING CAMEDIA Master You can process images (changing tones, composing, and so on) using the provided CAMEDIA Master or other application software. MAKING DARK IMAGES BRIGHT Some images may come out darker than expected. You can try taking pictures again right after shooting, but may often miss the right moment for a good picture. This is where CAMEDIA Master Instant Fix comes in. You can easily brighten images. 1 Place the cursor on the desired image and doubleclick on it.
2 Select [Image] - [Instant Fix] on the menu bar. This will brighten the selected image. CORRECTING BLURRY IMAGES Backlight sometimes make the whole image blurry, and an object which stands before the subject may be out-of-focus. Use CAMEDIA Master Sharpen when this happens to sharpen the whole image. However, you should note that it doesn’t wipe out image blur thoroughly.
1 2 3 4 Place the cursor on the image you want to correct and double-click on it. This will display the selected image. Select [Image] – [Filter] – [Sharpen] on the menu bar. Specify the degree of sharpness either by sliding the slide bar or inputting a value from 1 to 9, while comparing “Original” and “New”. When you are happy with the new image, click on [OK].
This will sharpen the selected image. COMPOSING IMAGES WITH TEMPLATES You can easily compose images with templates in CAMEDIA Master. + = 1 168 Place the cursor on the image you want to compose and double-click on it. This will display the selected image.
2 3 4 Select [Image] - [Template Superimpose] on the menu bar. This will display the compose window. Select a template and click on [Apply]. This will display the preview image. When you are happy with the sample image, click on [OK]. The composed image will be displayed. There are a lot of functions for editing images in addition to those mentioned here. See the online help of CAMEDIA Master for information on other functions.
CAMERA SETTINGS ● The settings can be adjusted in the Menu. Each Menu (still picture record menu, still picture display menu, movie picture record menu and movie picture display menu) has different available settings. (p.
ALL RESET Clears adjustments and returns to the default settings. A/S /M D /M O DE L P F OF 1 ER 1 IA 3 4 5 6 P OW 2 3 4 3 7 2 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 5 ISO FUNCTION CARD SETUP MODE SETUP SETUP [2 / 3 ] (Still Picture Record Menu) ALL RESET OFF ON SHQ SETUP 6 7 SQ SETUP [1/2] Set the Mode dial to P, A/S/M or . Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP, then press the right arrow to select SETUP and press the OK button.
With ON selected, the settings of the following items will be canceled and reset to the default when the power is turned off. Aperture priority mode (p. 51), Shutter priority mode (p. 52), Manual mode (p. 54), Zoom (p. 55/113), Exposure compensation (p. 56/114), Flash modes (p. 57), Spot metering mode (p. 61), Macro mode (p. 62), Macro + Spot metering mode (p. 63), Manual focus (p. 64/115), Sequence mode (p. 67), Selftimer/Remote control (p. 69/118), Auto bracket (p. 73), Extension flash (p.
SHARPNESS You can select the image sharpness. D /M O DE L A/S /M IA 1 P 1 ER F OF 3 4 5 6 PO W 2 3 3 7 Set the Mode dial to P, A/S/M or . Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP, then press the right arrow to select SETUP and press the OK button. 2 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 4 ISO Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select .
SHQ SETUP You can select non-compression for the SHQ mode. A/S /M D /M O DE L P F 1 ER 1 IA 3 4 5 6 OF PO W 2 3 3 7 4 2 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 ISO 5 FUNCTION CARD SETUP MODE SETUP SETUP [2 / 3 ] 6 ALL RESET SHQ SETUP SQ SETUP JPEG TIFF [1/2] 7 Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP, then press the right arrow to select SETUP and press the OK button.
SQ SETUP You can select the file size and compression level for the SQ mode. F OF D 1 ER A/S /M P /M O DE L 1 IA 3 4 5 6 W PO 2 3 3 7 Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP, then press the right arrow to select SETUP and press the OK button. 2 F2.0 1/800 +2.
BEEP SOUND You can select the volume of the operating beep sound. L /M O DE D IA A/S /M 1 P 3 4 5 6 1 ER F OF PO W 2 3 3 7 Set the Mode dial to P, A/S/M, or . Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP, then press the right arrow to select SETUP and press the OK button. 2 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 4 ISO Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select .
REC VIEW Rec view lets you select whether to display the image after recording. A/S /M D /M O DE L P F 1 ER 1 IA 3 4 5 6 OF PO 2 3 3 7 2 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 ISO FUNCTION CARD SETUP MODE SETUP SETUP [2 / 3 ] (Still Picture Record Menu) 178 Set the Mode dial to P, A/S/M or . W Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP, then press the right arrow to select SETUP and press the OK button.
4 REC VIEW FILE NAME OFF ON m /f t [2 / 2 ] 5 6 7 Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select REC VIEW. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select OFF (Rec view off) or ON (Rec view on). Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu. Note: • The setting will remain until it is readjusted.
FILE NUMBER You can select the file numbering system. It is especially useful when downloading data to a personal computer. About the File No. and Folder No. The file number and folder number used for each image are expressed as shown. Folder No. File No. \ D C I M \ * * * O L Y M P \ P m d d * * * * . j p g 100~999 Month (1~C) 0001~9999 Day (01~31) *Month: Jan. ~ Sep. = 1-9, Oct. = A, Nov. = B, Dec. = C The File No. and Folder No.
Note: • For convenience, the folder numbers remain the same when transferred to a computer in both selections. \ DCIM \ *** OLYMP \ Pmdd **** .jpg Folder No. A/S /M D /M O DE L P F 1 OF PO W 2 3 3 7 Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. ER 1 IA 3 4 5 6 2 Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP, then press the right arrow to select SETUP and press the OK button. F2.0 1/800 +2.
4 REC VIEW FILE NAME NAME RESET AUTO FILE 5 m /f t [2/2] 6 7 Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select FILE NAME. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select NAME RESET or AUTO FILE. Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu. Note: • When a card with a file number larger than the last file number is used, the file numbers will continue from the larger number.
LCD BRIGHTNESS You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. A/S /M D /M O DE L P F 1 ER 1 IA 3 4 5 6 OF PO W 2 3 3 5 7 8 2 Set the Mode dial to P, A/S/M, or . Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP, then press the right arrow to select SETUP and press the OK button. F2.0 1/800 +2.
4 REC VIEW FILE NAME SETUP 5 m /f t [2/2] 6 7 8 Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select . Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select SETUP, then press the OK button. • appears on the LCD monitor. Press the right/left arrows on the Jog dial to select the brightness. Press the OK button to confirm the setting. Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu. Note: • The setting will remain until it is readjusted.
METERS/FEET SELECTION You can select meters or feet to be used by the Manual focus setting screen. (In the Macro mode, the unit will shift between centimeters and inches.) A/S /M D /M O DE L P F 1 ER 1 IA 3 4 5 6 OF PO 2 3 3 7 Set the Mode dial to P, A/S/M or . W 2 F2.0 1/800 +2.0 ISO 4 Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP, then press the right arrow to select SETUP and press the OK button.
INDEX-DISPLAY ADJUSTMENT You can select the number of frames shown in the Index-Display mode. P OF 1 P E R/M 2 2 4 SHQ FUNCTION CARD SETUP MODE SETUP 5 SETUP [1/2] . OD 3 3 7 Set the Mode dial to DIA L F OW E 1 A/S/M 3 4 5 6 32 Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP, then press the right arrow to select SETUP and press the OK button. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select .
MISCELLANEOUS OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA 7
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q How long will the batteries last? A Battery life is affected by many variables such as the amount of LCD monitor use, the frequency of flash use, as well as by the kind of battery used and the environmental conditions under which the camera is used. Using the LCD monitor frequently will use up your batteries quickly. Keep the LCD monitor turned off to save power. Use of the optional AC adapter is recommended.
Q Can I use a filter or hood? A Olympus does not provide one. Q Can I use an extension flash? A Yes you can. Please (http://www.olympus.com).
TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATING PROBLEMS The camera does not work. 1 The power is OFF. [ Set the Mode dial to turn on the power. (P. 34) 2 The batteries are loaded incorrectly. [ Reload the batteries correctly. (P. 24) 3 The batteries are exhausted. [ Replace the batteries with new ones. (P. 24) 4 The batteries are temporarily unable to function. [ Keep the batteries warm while using the camera. No picture is taken when the Shutter release button is pressed.
The flash does not fire. 1 The flash mode was set to the Off mode. [ Check the flash mode before shooting. (P. 57) 2 The subject is lighted. [ Set the flash to Fill-In mode. (P. 57/59) The pictures already taken do not appear on the LCD monitor. 1 The camera is in the Record mode. [ Set the Mode dial to . (P. 92/132) 2 There is no picture in the card. [ NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor. (P. 92) 3 There is a problem with the card. [ See the Error code chart. (P. 195) The LCD monitor is hard to read.
PROBLEMS WITH IMAGES The picture is out of focus 1 The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed. [ Hold the camera correctly, and press the shutter button. (P. 32/33) 2 The viewfinder’s autofocus mark was not positioned on the subject. [ Position the autofocus frame on the subject, or use the focus lock. (P. 47/111) 3 The lens is dirty. [ Clean the lens with a soft dry cloth. 4 The mode was not selected correctly. [ Shoot with the Macro mode when the subject is within the range of 8"~31".
The picture is too bright. 1 The flash was set to the Fill-In Flash mode. [ Set the flash mode to one other than Fill-In Flash. (P. 57) 2 The subject was very bright. [ Either adjust the exposure or point the camera away from overly bright subjects. (P. 56/114) The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural. 1 The lighting fixture(s) affected the picture. [ Set the flash mode to Fill-In. (P. 57) 2 The subject is mostly dark. [ Include white in the image or adjust the white balance. (P.
SYSTEM CHART A variety of capabilities are available when connected to optional equipment.
ERROR CODES LCD monitor Error There is no card in the camera. Insert a SmartMedia card. NO CARD CARD FULL WRITE-PROTECT CARD ERROR No more photographs can be taken. Replace the SmartMedia, erase unwanted pictures, or transfer the data to a personal computer and free up space in the SmartMedia. A write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the card or the card is for Display mode only. The camera cannot enter Record, Erase or Card format mode. The camera cannot enter Record, Display or Erase mode.
OPTIONAL ITEMS • • • • • • • • • Photo Printers For Olympus Digital Cameras AC Adapter Camera Case Standard SmartMedia Card (8/16/32/64MB) Special Function SmartMedia Cards Template Card (4MB) Calendar Card (4MB) Title Card (4MB) FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter PC Card Adapter NiMH Batteries NiMH Battery Charger NOTES ON DISPLAY AND BACKLIGHT • The Control panel and the fluorescent lamps used in the LCD monitor have a limited service life.
COMPATIBILITY OF THE PICTURE DATA • Images taken by this camera may not be properly displayed or printed with other Olympus digital cameras. • Images taken by other Olympus digital cameras may not be properly displayed or printed with this camera.
SPECIFICATIONS Product type Recording System Still : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) : Digital recording (JPEG/TIFF in accordance with “Design rule for Camera File system/DCF”, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) system support) Movie : QuickTime Motion JPEG support Memory : 3V (3.3V) SmartMedia 2MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB No. of storable pictures : Approx. 1 shot (TIFF, 8MB) : Approx. 5 shots (SHQ, 8MB) : Approx. 16 shots (HQ, 8MB) : Approx. 13 shots (XGA-High, 8MB) : Approx.
Working range Viewfinder LCD monitor No. of pixels On-screen display Battery charging time for flash Flash working range Flash modes Autofocus Focusing range Selftimer Outer connectors : 8" ~ 31" (Macro mode) 31" ~ ∞ (Standard mode) : Optical real image viewfinder (Autofocus mark/Backlighting correction mark), LCD monitor : 1.8" TFT color LCD display : Approx. 114,000 pixels : Date/Time, Frame number, Protect, Recording mode, Battery check, Picture data, Menu, Random print, etc. : Approx. 6 sec.
Power supply Dimensions Weight : This camera uses four AA nickel metalhydride batteries, AA alkaline batteries, AA lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries. Do not use manganese batteries. AC adapter (optional) : 4.2" (W) x 2.9" (H) x 2.6" (D) (107.5 x 73.8 x 66.4 mm) : 10.8 oz (without batteries/card) SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.
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