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C-5050ZOOM

REFERENCE MANUAL

Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.

Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.

DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION

OPERATION MANUAL

CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL

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DIGITAL CAMERA C-5050ZOOM REFERENCE MANUAL CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions. DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.
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DIGITAL CAMERA C-5050ZOOM REFERENCE MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.
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For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-5050ZOOM Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
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INDEX Contents P.4 Names of parts P.10 Getting started P.20 1 Introduction of the camera’s functions Shooting and playback basics P.39 2 This section guides you through the basic operations from taking pictures to playing them back. Mode dial and direct button functions P.59 3 Using the menus and tabs P.69 4 Flash P.79 5 Advanced shooting P.91 6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure P.125 7 For playing back and arranging pictures Playback P.
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Contents INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Control panel indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Monitor indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Determine the position of the subject after focusing (Focus Lock) . . . . . . . . . 46 Subjects that are difficult to focus on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Using the optical zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Using the digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Using the slow synchronization flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Flash intensity control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 External flash (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Using the FL-40 external flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Using commercially available external flashes . . . . . . . . . 88 Compatible commercially available external flashes. . . . . 89 Using a slave flash mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents FUNCTION - Adding special effects to pictures . . . . . . . . . . 121 Recording sound with still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Recording sound with movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 7 Adjusting the image quality and exposure 125 Record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Selecting a record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 3:2 Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Picture rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Recording sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Resizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 RAW editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Pixel mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Measurement units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Video output selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Initializing the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 10 Print setting 195 How to print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 All-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Names of parts Camera Flash P.79 Control panel P.13 Self-timer/Remote control lamp P.109, 110 Hot shoe P.86 AF illuminator Microphone P.99 P.122, 124, 153 Strap eyelet P.20 Remote control P.110 receiver Lens A/V OUT jack (MONO) P.151 USB connector DC-IN jack Connector cover 10 P.23 P.
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Names of parts Viewfinder P.38 Orange lamp P.40 Green lamp P.40 AF target mark P.40 AEL button (AEL) Erase button ( ) P.105 P.58 Power switch Jog dial P.31 P.63 Monitor button (Quick View ) P.42, 54 Speaker P.185 Card cover P.26 Card access lamp Arrow pad ( ) P.53, 69 OK/Menu button ( ) Card button (CF/xD•SM) Monitor P.40 P.69 P.29 P.15, 43 Battery compartment cover Battery compartment lock P.21 P.
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Names of parts Exposure compensation button ( AF/Macro/MF button ( ) ) P.93, 131 P.100, 107 Shutter button P.40 Zoom lever (T/W· ) P.50, 147, 148 Custom button ( ) P.166 Print button ( ) Mode dial P.197 P.59 Self-timer/Remote control button P.109, 110 ( ) Rotation button ( Metering button ( ) P.102 Protect button ( ) Diopter adjustment dial Flash mode button ( 12 ) P.57 P.38 P.79 ) P.
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Names of parts Control panel indications Items Indications 1 Battery check Ref. Page , P.18 2 Shutter speed 2ooo (1/2000 sec.), 2.5'' P.92 3 Aperture value F1.8 P.91 4 Exposure compensation Flash intensity control +2.0, +1.0, 0.0, -1.0, -2.0 P.131 P.85 5 Macro mode Manual focus Super macro mode Super macro MF mode (Lights) MF (Lights) (Blinks) MF (Blinks) P.107 P.100 P.108 P.108 6 Flash mode , , , SLOW , 7 Flash intensity control 8 Sequential shooting mode SLOW P.79 P.
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Names of parts Items Indications Ref. Page 12 Record mode RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ (SQ1, SQ2) P.125 13 Noise reduction NR P.142 14 AE lock AE memory AEL AEL P.105 P.106 15 Metering , P.102 16 ISO ISO P.130 17 White balance WB P.133 18 Selected card 19 Number of storable still pictures/Seconds remaining Error code 14 , , P.29 30 P.48, 126 -E- P.
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Names of parts Monitor indications Shooting mode Movie Still picture Items 1 Shooting mode Indications , , , , , , Ref. Page , , , P.59 , 2 Shutter speed 16 – 1/2000 3 Aperture value F1.8 – F8.0 P.91 4 Exposure compensation Exposure differential -2.0 – +2.0 -3.0 – +3.0 P.131 P.93 5 Battery check P.92 , P.18 6 Green lamp 7 Flash stand-by/Camera movement warning Flash charge 8 Macro mode Super macro mode Manual focus P.42 (Lights) P.80 (Blinks) P.107 P.108 P.
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Names of parts Items Indications 12 Drive , , , Ref. Page , BKT P.112 13 Self-timer Remote control P.109 P.110 P.122, 124, 153 14 Sound record 15 Record mode RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.125 16 Resolution 2560 × 1920, 2560 × 1696, 1280 × 960, 640 × 480, 320 × 240 P.126 17 AF target mark [ 18 Number of storable still pictures Seconds remaining 30 ] P.42 P.126 36'' P.48 19 AE lock AE memory P.105 20 Spot metering 21 ISO P.
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Names of parts Playback mode INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the Information display set to ON are shown below. “Information display” (P.177) Movie (during playback) Still picture Items 1 Battery check 2 Selected card 3 Print reservation, Number of prints Movie Indications , Ref. Page P.18 [xD], [SM], [CF] P.29 x 10 P.197 P.55 4 Sound record P.123 5 Protect P.57 6 Record mode RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.
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Names of parts Note • The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and displayed from the index display are different from those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie playback function. Memory gauge The memory gauge lights up when you take a still picture. When the gauge is lit, the camera is saving a picture to the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status.
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How to use this manual Set the mode dial to any of the marks shown here. Flash intensity control You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting the light emission. Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is desired. You can adjust the brightness in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3 EV steps. Mode dial 1 Adjust the brightness by turning the jog dial while holding down and at the same time.
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1 Getting started Attaching the strap 1 1 2 Pass the lens cap string through the hole in the lens cap, then pass the other end through the loop and pull tight. Getting started Pull the ends of the strap out of the stopper and ring. Ring Stopper 3 Thread one end of the strap through the string loop (attached to the lens cap in step 1). Then thread it through the strap eyelet on the camera. 4 Thread the end of the strap back through the ring and stopper as indicated by the arrows.
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Loading the batteries This camera uses two CR-V3 lithium battery packs or four AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. Important • CR-V3 lithium batteries cannot be recharged. • Do not peel off the label from a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. Make sure the power switch is set to OFF. 2 Slide the battery compartment lock from to . 3 Place your finger on the mark and slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of , then lift in the direction of .
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Loading the batteries 4 Insert the batteries, making sure that they are correctly oriented as shown in the illustration. When using AA (R6) batteries When using CR-V3 lithium battery packs Battery alignment 1 Getting started The correct way to insert the AA batteries is indicated on the bottom of the camera. 5 Close the battery compartment cover, then press it down and slide it in the direction shown . • Press the center of the cover, as it may be difficult to close properly by pressing the edge.
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Loading the batteries Selecting optional batteries or an AC adapter In addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the following types of battery or AC adapter can be used. Choose the power source best suited to the situation. CR-V3 lithium battery packs (Not rechargeable) Since the CR-V3 lithium battery pack has a long service life, it is convenient when traveling.
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Loading the batteries Note 1 Getting started 24 • Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. • If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC, the image data may be lost or damaged. You are recommended to use the AC adapter when transferring images to a PC. Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is communicating with the PC. • Do not remove or load the batteries or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on.
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Inserting a card “Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card, SmartMedia, Compact Flash and Microdrive. The camera uses the card to record pictures. The xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia use the same slot, as do Compact Flash and Microdrive. Cards used in the same slot cannot be inserted at the same time.
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Inserting a card 1 Getting started 1 Make sure the power switch is set to OFF. 2 Open the card cover. Power switch Compact Flash/Microdrive slot xD-Picture Card/ SmartMedia slot Eject button Note 26 • The xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia use the same slot, as do Compact Flash and Microdrive. Two cards cannot be inserted in the one slot at the same time.
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Inserting a card 3 Insert a card. xD-Picture Card • Hold the card straight and insert it correctly into the xD-Picture Card/SmartMedia slot, as shown. • An illustration showing the position for inserting the xD-Picture Card is next to the slot. 1 Getting started SmartMedia • Hold the card straight and insert it correctly into the xD-Picture Card/SmartMedia slot, as shown. Compact Flash/Microdrive • Hold the card straight and insert it correctly into the Compact Flash/Microdrive slot.
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Inserting a card SmartMedia • Push the card in, then release it. The card will be ejected a short way to enable you to pull it out. 1 Getting started Compact Flash/Microdrive • Press the eject button gently and allow it to pop out, then press it again all the way in. The card will be ejected a short way to enable you to pull it out. Note 28 • Never open the card cover, or remove the card or the batteries while the camera is turned on. Doing so could destroy the data stored on the card.
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Inserting a card Switching cards Pictures are recorded on the card displayed on the control panel or monitor. Choose the card you want to record the picture on before taking the picture. The factory default setting is the card inserted in the xD-Picture Card/ SmartMedia slot. If only one card is inserted, that card is automatically selected. Card selection can also be made in Playback mode. 1 1 Getting started Press the card button repeatedly to select the card you want to use.
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Inserting a card 1 Precautions regarding Microdrive • Do not write on the label. • Do not remove the label. • Do not stick another label on top of the label. • It is advisable to keep Microdrive in its case for storage or transportation. • Microdrive may become hot if used for an extended period of time. Care should be taken when handling Microdrive. • Do not take close to where there is strong magnetism. • Do not apply strong pressure to the cover.
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Power on/off 1 When shooting pictures Press the tabs on the lens cap as indicated by the arrows and remove the lens cap. 1 Turn the mode dial until the mode you want to use is aligned with the red line. Choose from / / / / / / / / / / . 3 Turn the power switch so that ON is aligned with the white line. • The camera turns on and the lens extends. • If the lens cap has not been removed, the warning beep sounds and the camera does not turn on. Be sure to remove the lens cap first.
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Power on/off 1 2 1 When playing back pictures Turn the mode dial until aligned with the red line. is Turn the power switch so that ON is aligned with the white line. • The monitor turns on. Getting started 3 To turn the power off, turn the power switch so that OFF is aligned with the white line. • The monitor also turns off. TIPS • To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode after about 3 minutes of non-operation.
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Power on/off If the card is not recognized (card check) When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If there is no card in the camera or a card that is not supported by this camera is inserted, the following screen is displayed. • All data stored on the card is erased when the card is formatted. 1 Note --- - E- Corrective action NO CARD CARD ERROR CARD%SEtUP POWER%OFF FORMAt -FSELECt GO There is no card in the camera or the card is not inserted properly.
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Selecting a language You can select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. 1 1 Set the mode dial to the camera on. and turn Power switch Mode dial Getting started • Be sure to remove the lens cap before you turn the camera on. • You can select the language in all modes. Arrow pad OK button 2 Press .
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Selecting a language 6 Press press to select , then . SEtUP CARD EDIt PLAY 5 ALL RESEt PW ON SEtUP PW OFF SEtUP REC VIEW Press to select a language, then press . 1 8 To turn the camera off, set the power switch to OFF. Getting started Press ON ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUtSCH ESPAÑOL SELECt 7 ON ENGLISH GO again to exit the menu.
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Setting the date and time 1 Set the mode dial to the camera on. and turn Power switch Mode dial • Be sure to remove the lens cap before you turn the camera on. • You can set the date and time in all modes. 1 OK button 2 Press . • The top menu is displayed. 3 DRIVE Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. MODE MENU WB 4 Press to select the SETUP tab, then press . SETUP tab 5 Press press to select ALL RESEt PIXEL MAPPING ON ENGLISH PW ON SEtUP PW OFF SEtUP REC VIEW ON , then .
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Setting the date and time 6 Press to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/ Day/Year), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year). Then press . • Move to the year setting. • The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D. SELECt SEt M D GO 1 Getting started 7 Y Press to set the year, then press to move to the month setting. • To move back to the previous setting, press . The first two digits of the year are fixed.
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Adjusting the viewfinder To make the camera easier to use, adjust the viewfinder to match the eyesight (visual acuity) of the person using the camera. 1 While looking through the viewfinder, slowly turn the diopter adjustment dial. 1 Getting started Diopter adjustment dial 2 Turn the dial until the AF target mark can be seen clearly.
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2 Shooting and playback basics Holding the camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When taking pictures in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash is at the top. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. Horizontal grip Vertical grip 2 Shooting and playback basics Top view Do not hold this part of the lens.
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Taking still pictures You can take still pictures using either the viewfinder or the monitor. Taking still pictures using the viewfinder The camera actually records a wider area than the picture you compose while looking through the viewfinder. Mode dial 1 2 Set the mode dial to Shutter button Mode dial and turn the camera on. Shooting and playback basics “Power on/off” (P.31) Card access lamp 2 Power switch Position the AF target mark in the viewfinder on the subject.
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Taking still pictures 4 Press the shutter button all the way (fully). • The camera takes the picture. • The card access lamp blinks while the picture is stored on the card. • When the green lamp stops blinking, you can take the next picture. The orange lamp blinks when the shutter button is pressed halfway. → The flash is charging. Wait until the lamp goes off. To check the picture you have just taken immediately. → Set Rec View to ON. “Rec View” (P.181) To record sound when taking pictures.
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Taking still pictures Taking still pictures using the monitor With the monitor, you can shoot while checking the picture area that the camera actually records. You can also check the shooting status, such as the aperture value and shutter speed. Mode dial 1 2 Set the mode dial to Shutter button Mode dial and turn the camera on. “Power on/off” (P.31) Shooting and playback basics 2 Press to turn the monitor on. Power switch • You can also change the angle of the monitor when taking pictures.
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Taking still pictures Changing the angle of the monitor It is useful to pull the monitor out when taking pictures at an angle where the viewfinder or monitor is hard to see, such as low angle shots. 1 Grip the monitor at the position shown and pull the top of the monitor out. 2 Shooting and playback basics 2 If you want to use the monitor with it facing upward, pull out the bottom of the monitor as shown and change the angle.
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Taking still pictures TIPS The monitor does not turn on. → If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the monitor turns off automatically. Touch the shutter button or zoom lever to turn the monitor on. Vertical lines on the monitor screen make it hard to see the image. → Bright light, such as direct sunlight, may cause vertical lines to appear on the monitor screen. In this case, use the viewfinder.
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Taking still pictures Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor Viewfinder Advantages Monitor You can check the picture area Camera movement does that the camera actually not occur easily and records more accurately. subjects can be seen clearly even in bright places. Little battery power is used. Camera movement can occur easily and subjects may be difficult to see in bright/dark places. The monitor uses more battery power than the viewfinder.
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If correct focus cannot be obtained When the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the frame and you cannot position the AF target mark on it, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below. Determine the position of the subject after focusing (Focus Lock) 2 1 Mode dial Set the mode dial to Shutter button Mode dial Shooting and playback basics and turn the camera on. “Power on/off” (P.
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If correct focus cannot be obtained 4 Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose your shot. 5 Press the shutter button fully. Shutter button Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly. If this happens, focus on an object with high contrast at the same distance as the intended subject (focus lock), recompose your shot and then take the picture.
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Recording movies Even if the distance between the camera and the subject changes while you are recording a movie, the FULLTIME AF is set to on to maintain the correct focus and exposure (factory default setting). Mode dial 1 Set the mode dial to the camera on. and turn Shutter button Mode dial “Power on/off” (P.31) 2 Shooting and playback basics • The monitor turns on and the available recording time on the card that you are using is displayed.
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Recording movies TIPS To record sound with the movie → You can record sound when recording a movie. Set “Recording sound with movies” (P.124) Note to ON. Notes for recording movies over a long time • Recording will continue until the card is full unless stopped by pressing the shutter button. • A long recorded movie cannot be edited. (P.158) • If a single movie recording uses up all of the card’s memory, create space on the card by deleting the movie or downloading it to a PC.
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Zoom Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3x magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 35 mm – 105 mm on a 35 mm camera). By combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom, zoom magnification can be increased to a maximum of approximately 10x. Using the optical zoom Mode dial 2 1 Set the mode dial to Zoom lever Mode dial Shooting and playback basics and turn the camera on. “Power on/off” (P.31) Power switch 2 Turn the zoom lever.
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Zoom Using the digital zoom Mode dial 1 Set the mode dial to Zoom lever Power switch Mode dial and turn the camera on. “Power on/off” (P.31) 2 2 OK button Press . • The top menu is displayed. 3 Press DRIVE to select MODE MENU. MODE MENU 5 Press to select the CAMERA tab, then press . Press to select DIGITAL ZOOM, then press .
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Zoom Press press to select ON, then . • Press again to exit the menu and the subject is displayed on the monitor. 2 7 SEt CARD PIC CAMERA 6 NOISE REDUCtION DIGItAL ZOOM OFF FULLtIME AF ON AF MODE Turn the zoom lever toward T. Shooting and playback basics • The white area of the zoom indicator indicates the optical zoom. If the digital zoom is set to ON, a red area appears on the zoom indicator. When you reach the limit of the optical zoom, the digital zoom is enabled.
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Viewing still pictures Mode dial 1 Set the mode dial to the camera on. and turn “Power on/off” (P.31) Power switch Mode dial Jog dial • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) 2 2 Use the arrow pad or jog dial to play back other pictures. • Arrow pad Jumps to the picture 10 frames back. Displays the previous picture. Displays the next picture. Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead. • Jog dial Displays the previous picture. Note Displays the next picture.
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Viewing still pictures Quick View This function lets you play back pictures while the camera is in the shooting mode. This is useful when you want to check shooting results and resume shooting quickly. Functions available in normal playback mode are also available in Quick View. Mode dial 2 1 Press twice quickly (doubleclick) while in the shooting mode. Shooting and playback basics • The camera immediately enters the playback mode and displays the last picture taken.
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Viewing movies Mode dial 1 Set the mode dial to the camera on. and turn Power switch Mode dial Jog dial “Power on/off” (P.31) • The monitor turns on. 2 2 OK button Use the arrow pad or jog dial to display the picture with you want to play back. “Viewing still pictures” (P.53) 3 Press . • The top menu is displayed. 4 Press 5 Press to select MOVIE PLAYBACK, then press . to select MOVIE PLAY. MOVIE PLAY INFO MODE MENU MOVIE PLAY MOVIE PLAYBACK • The movie is played back.
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Viewing movies • Press again after playback ends to MOVIE%PLAYBACK display the menu. PLAYBACK : Plays back the entire PLAYBACK movie again. FRAME%BY%FRAME FRAME BY FRAME : EXIt Plays back the movie manually one frame at a SELECt GO time. EXIT : Leaves the movie playback mode. Press to select from PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME, or EXIT, then press . 2 Shooting and playback basics When FRAME BY FRAME is selected : Displays the first frame of the movie. : Displays the last frame of the movie.
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Protecting pictures You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/allframe erase function. Mode dial 1 Set the mode dial to turn the camera on. and Protect button Power switch “Power on/off” (P.31) Mode dial 2 • The monitor turns on. Use the arrow pad or jog dial to display the picture you want to protect. “Viewing still pictures” (P.53) Arrow pad 3 Press Jog dial .
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Erasing pictures (Single-frame erase) This function erases only the picture displayed on the monitor. The all-frame erase function can be used to erase all the pictures on the card at once. “All-frame erase” (P.163) • You cannot erase pictures that are protected or stored on a writeprotected SmartMedia card. Cancel protection or remove the writeprotect seal before erasing such pictures. • Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.
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3 Mode dial and direct button functions Mode dial The mode dial is used to select a shooting or playback mode. The shooting modes include modes where the optimal settings for the situation are automatically selected, and modes where you can select the settings best suited to the shooting conditions and the effect you wish to achieve. Setting-related modes Shooting modes Situationrelated modes Setting-related modes Program shooting Allows you to take still pictures.
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Mode dial Aperture (F-number) is decreased. Aperture (F-number) is increased. Shutter priority shooting 3 Mode dial and direct button functions Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. Set the shutter speed according to the subject and the type of effect you want. “Shutter priority shooting” (P.92) Setting the shutter speed higher lets you capture fastmoving action without blur. The subject will be clear and sharp, as if it is not moving.
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Mode dial My Mode Allows you to save your favorite settings as your own personal mode and use these customized settings when taking pictures. Current settings can also be saved for retrieving by this mode. “MY MODE SETUP” (P.172) “Using My Mode” (P.95) Situation-related modes Movie record Night Scene shooting Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting.
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Mode dial Landscape shooting Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. Both the foreground and the background are in focus. Since blues and greens are vividly reproduced in this mode, it is excellent for shooting natural scenery. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. Landscape+Portrait shooting 3 Suitable for taking pictures of both your subject and the background.
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Direct Buttons This camera is equipped with direct buttons for quick operation and setting of various shooting and playback-related functions. The direct buttons have different functions in the shooting mode and in the playback mode. Holding down one or two direct buttons and turning the jog dial allows you to make settings for each function (such as selecting menu items or changing setting values). Certain function settings require the direct button to be pressed repeatedly.
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Direct Buttons Flow of direct button operations The procedure for making settings using the direct buttons and jog dial is shown below. As the setting screens are displayed on the monitor when pressing the direct button, settings can be made by following the operation guide displayed at the bottom of the screen. Ex: Using the flash mode button 1 Turn the jog dial while holding down mode. to select the flash • The monitor turns on and the setting screen is displayed.
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Direct Buttons Direct button functions Shooting mode e f h g d c 3 Jog dial i Jog dial c (exposure compensation) button P.131 Changes the exposure compensation value. Jog dial SEt The histogram display can be set. P.144 65 Mode dial and direct button functions This means to turn the jog dial while holding down the direct button to make function settings.
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Direct Buttons d (flash mode) button P.79 Selects a flash mode from auto (no indication), red-eye reduction ( ), fill-in flash ( ), slow synchronization ( SLOW/ SLOW) and flash off ( ). FLASH MODE Jog dial AUtO 3 Slow synchronization can be set. P.84 c+d Mode dial and direct button functions Press at the same time SEt (flash intensity control) button P.85 Adjusts the amount of light emitted by the flash. Jog dial e (metering) button +2.0 P.
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Direct Buttons (AF/Macro/MF) button f P.100, 107 Selects a focus mode from auto-focus (no indication), macro ( ), manual focus (MF), super macro ( blinks) and super macro MF (MF blinks). AF Jog dial MF MOVE SEt 3 g (self-timer/remote control) button Enables the self-timer function ( ( ). P.109, P.110 ) or remote control function OFF Jog dial h (custom) button / P.166 Activates the function registered on the custom button. See “Custom button” (P.
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Direct Buttons Playback mode c d e f 3 Mode dial and direct button functions c (protect) button P.57 Protects important pictures from accidental erasure. d (rotation) button P.152 Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise. e (print) button P.197 Stores print reservation data on the card. d+e Press at RESET button same time P.193 When pressed simultaneously for at least 3 seconds, resets the camera’s internal settings. f (erase) button Erases a selected picture. 68 P.
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4 Using the menus and tabs About the menus When you turn on the camera and press , the top menu is displayed on the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This chapter explains how the menus work, using the mode screens. The top menu is displayed. DRIVE MODE MENU Press WB . 4 Use the arrow pad to select a menu.
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How to use the menus 1Press to display the top menu. Press . Top menu 2Press then press to select a tab, . DRIVE MODE MENU WB 4 SEt CARD PIC CAMERA CAMERA tab DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW IN+ SLOW1 Press to return to the tab selection screen.
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How to use the menus 3Press 4Press to select a setting. Press to complete setting. Press again to exit the menu and return to shooting status. DRIVE ISO MY MODE IN+ SLOW1 DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW IN+ SLOW1 Note DRIVE AUtO ISO 64 MY MODE 100 FLASH 200 SLOW 400 DRIVE AUtO 4 To return to select an item, press or . SEt CARD PIC CAMERA The green frame moves to the selected item.
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Shortcut menus Shooting mode You can change the shortcut menus in the modes to other functions. “Setting the shortcut menu” (P.170) You can also access the functions set in the shortcut menus from the MODE MENU. The shortcut menus set in the default settings are explained below.
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Shortcut menus Playback mode Still picture Movie MOVIE PLAY INFO MODE MENU INFO MODE MENU Runs through all saved pictures one after another. P.150 MOVIE PLAY Plays back movies. P.55 INDEX Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 frames. P.158 EDIT Edits a movie. P.160 INFO Displays all the shooting information on the monitor. P.177 Displays a histogram showing the luminance distribution of still pictures. P.
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Mode Menus The MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press associated menu items. to select a tab and display the CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab SETUP tab SEt CARD PIC CAMERA Shooting mode DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW IN+ SLOW1 CAMERA tab DRIVE 4 Using the menus and tabs Selects a shooting mode from (singleframe shooting), (high speed sequential shooting), (sequential shooting), (AF sequential shooting) and BKT (auto bracketing). ISO Selects the ISO sensitivity from AUTO, 64, 100, 200 and 400.
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Mode Menus PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FUNCTION Records sound when taking a still picture. Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. Combines two still pictures taken in succession and stores them as a single picture. Lets you add special effects to pictures (BLACK & WHITE, SEPIA, WHITE BOARD, BLACK BOARD). Displays a histogram showing the luminance distribution of still pictures. P.122 P.116 P.119 P.121 P.
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Mode Menus PW OFF SETUP REC VIEW BEEP SHUTTER SOUND MY MODE SETUP FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING 4 Using the menus and tabs m/ft VIDEO OUT SHORT CUT CUSTOM BUTTON DUAL CONTROL PANEL AF ILLUMINATOR 76 Sets the picture displayed on the monitor when the power is turned off. Selects whether to display pictures on the monitor while saving them to a card. Sets the beep sound used for warnings and adjusts the volume. Sets the beep sound used for button operations and adjusts the volume.
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Mode Menus PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab SEt CARD EDIt PLAY Playback mode PLAY tab Adds sound to a still picture already taken. * The PLAY tab is not displayed during movie playback. COPY CARD tab CARD SETUP SETUP tab ALL RESET 4 Sets the image quality, white balance, etc. of pictures taken in RAW data format and saves them as new files. Makes the file size smaller and saves it as a new file. Crops part of a picture and saves it as a new file. Copies pictures to and from cards.
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Mode Menus PW ON SETUP PW OFF SETUP SCREEN SETUP VOLUME BEEP 4 Using the menus and tabs VIDEO OUT 78 Sets the picture displayed on the monitor when the power is turned on. Sets the picture displayed on the monitor when the power is turned off. Registers a stored picture for use as the picture displayed when the power is turned on or off. Adjusts the sound volume during playback. Also adjusts the volume of the sound selected in PW ON SETUP and PW OFF SETUP.
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5 Flash Flash shooting Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted using the flash intensity control. Mode dial 1 Set the flash mode by turning the jog dial while holding down .
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Flash shooting TIPS The orange lamp or the (flash standby) indication blinks. → The flash is charging. Wait until the orange lamp goes off. Camera movement warning (Auto-flash, red-eye reduction, fill-in flash) → When the orange lamp or (camera movement warning) lights, the shutter speed locks at its current level. This helps prevent camera shake problems (shutter speeds that are too slow can cause blur).
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Flash shooting Auto-flash (No indication) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. To shoot a subject with backlight, position the AF target mark over the subject. Red-eye reduction flash ( ) The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in the picture. The red-eye reduction flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing the regular flash.
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Flash shooting Flash off ( ) The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited, such as in an art museum. You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a naturallooking twilight or night scene. Note • Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light situations when in the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent your pictures from being blurred by camera movement.
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Flash shooting 2nd curtain (rear curtain) SLOW 2 In contrast to 1st curtain, 2nd curtain fires the flash just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out. The slowest possible shutter speed depends on the shooting mode: M mode : 16 sec. P/A/S mode : 1 sec. When the shutter speed is set to 4 sec.
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Using the slow synchronization flash Mode dial 1 Turn the jog dial while holding down and select SLOW. Flash mode button Jog dial 5 FLASH MODE Flash AUtO 2 SEt While holding down , press . SLOW • After the slow synchronization menu is displayed, release . 3 to select SLOW1, SLOW, or SLOW2, then press . SLOW1 SLOW Press SLOW2 CANCEL SELECt GO Slow synchronization menu TIPS Slow synchronization can also be set from the MODE MENU.
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Flash intensity control You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting the light emission. Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is desired. You can adjust the brightness in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3 EV steps. Mode dial 1 Adjust the brightness by turning the jog dial while holding down and at the same time.
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External flash (optional) Using the FL-40 external flash Various types of flash shooting are possible with the FL-40 external flash, which can be used either by itself or together with the main flash. If the FL-40 is used, flash mode and exposure compensation will be detected automatically by the camera, allowing the main flash and external flash to function together. Using the two flashes together allows for more sophisticated lighting, such as catch lighting.
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External flash (optional) 2 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → FLASH. “How to use the menus” (P.70) To use the external flash only → Select , then press . To exit the menu, press again. To use the external flash together with the main flash → Select IN+ , then press . To exit the menu, press again. 3 Turn on the external flash. • The mode for the external flash is TTLAUTO.
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External flash (optional) Using commercially available external flashes Provided that the flash can be connected to the hot shoe, a commercially available external flash may be used. (Unlike the FL-40, the amount of light emitted cannot be adjusted on commercially available external flashes.) For details on compatible commercially available external flashes, refer to the next page. Mode dial 1 Attach the external flash to the hot shoe and connect it to the camera.
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External flash (optional) Compatible commercially available external flashes 89 5 Flash When selecting an external flash, use products which meet the following basic conditions. (1) Some flashes available on the market operate with a high voltage synchro terminal. If one of these is used, it may damage the camera, and/or the camera may not function normally. Contact the manufacturer of the flash you are using concerning the specifications of the flash’s synchro terminal.
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External flash (optional) Using a slave flash mode This setting is for using a commercially available slave flash. This lets you adjust and fix the amount of light emitted by the commercially available slave flash. If you set a low amount, the flash will fire during sequential shooting. The following restrictions apply to the slave flash mode depending on the selected flash mode. : The setting is changed to AUTO. SLOW : The setting is changed to SLOW 1.
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6 Advanced shooting Aperture priority shooting Control panel Mode dial 1 Jog dial Turn the jog dial to set the aperture value. Turn to the left to decrease the aperture value (F number). Turn to the right to increase the aperture value (F number). • Pressing the shutter button halfway displays the shutter speed on the control panel. • If the image is underexposed or overexposed when the shutter button is halfway pressed, the shutter speed indication blinks.
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Shutter priority shooting Mode dial 1 Turn the jog dial to set the shutter speed. Turn to the left to set a slower shutter speed. Control panel Jog dial Turn to the right to set a faster shutter speed. • Pressing the shutter button halfway displays the aperture value on the control panel. • If the image is underexposed or overexposed when the shutter button is halfway pressed, the aperture value indication blinks.
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Manual shooting Mode dial 1 Set the aperture by turning the jog dial while holding down . Exposure compensation button Jog dial Turn to the left to decrease the aperture value (F number). Turn to the right to increase the aperture value (F number). + 6 Turn the jog dial to set the shutter speed. Turn to the right to set a faster shutter speed. • When the shutter button is halfway pressed, the difference (ranging from -3.0 to +3.
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Manual shooting • When you press the AEL (AE Lock) button, the screen on the right appears with the bar indicating current exposure settings. Pressing the shutter button halfway shows how much the current exposure differs from the correct exposure. Aperture value : F1.8 to F8.0 Shutter speed : 16 to 1/1000 sec. (At F8.0, up to 1/2000 sec.) Note 6 Advanced shooting 94 • To avoid camera movement, you are recommended to use a tripod when taking pictures requiring a slow shutter speed.
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Using My Mode When you use My Mode, the settings you selected with the menus in My Mode are activated. Saving the shooting mode or function settings you want to use in advance lets you shoot with your favorite settings straightaway. You can also save the settings you are currently using. You can create and save up to 8 different My Mode settings. “MY MODE SETUP” (P.172) Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → MY MODE → MY MODE 1 to MY MODE 8, and press . “How to use the menus” (P.
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Focusing applications AF MODE - Changing the focus range This function allows you to select the focus range of your subject. iESP SPOT : Focus selection is based on the entire picture on the screen. Even when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is possible. : Focus selection is based on the subject within the AF target mark. Mode dial 1 Turn the jog dial while holding down and select AF, or . Jog dial 6 Advanced shooting Arrow pad OK button 2 While holding down press .
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Focusing applications TIPS AF MODE can also be set from the MODE MENU. → In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → AF MODE → iESP or SPOT, and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70) Note • In mode, the AF MODE is fixed to iESP. The setting cannot be changed. FULLTIME AF - A reliable time-saving way to focus FULLTIME AF keeps the subject in front of the lens in focus at all times, without having to press the shutter button halfway.
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Focusing applications Changing the position of the AF target mark This function lets you select the area you want to focus on by changing the position of the AF target mark. Mode dial 1 Set the AF mode to SPOT. “AF MODE - Changing the focus range” (P.96) Jog dial Arrow pad 6 2 OK button Advanced shooting Turn the jog dial while holding down and select AF, or . AF MF 3 MOVE SEt MOVE EXIt While holding down , use the arrow pad and move the AF target mark to the area you want to focus on.
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Focusing applications 4 Take the picture. • To restore the AF target mark to its original position (in the center), press while holding down . • Press again to exit AF target mark selection mode. • The location of the AF target mark cannot be saved. Note AF illuminator The AF illuminator allows the auto focus to focus on dark subjects. When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the AF illuminator fires automatically, lighting up the subject. Factory default setting is ON.
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Focusing applications Manual focus If auto focus is unable to focus on a subject, use manual focus. Mode dial 1 Turn the jog dial while holding down and select MF. • MF is displayed on the control panel. Jog dial Arrow pad OK button • The monitor turns on when you release . 6 Advanced shooting 2 Press distance. to set the focus • During operation, the area you are focusing on is enlarged. This lets you check whether the focus is in the right position.
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Focusing applications 4 Take the picture. • The focus is locked at the distance you have set. TIPS How to shoot while keeping the same focus distance at all times → The focus can be fixed at the same distance as when you perform focus lock. 1 Position the AF target mark on an subject at the desired distance and press the shutter button halfway. 2 Keeping the shutter button halfpressed, press . • The monitor turns on and displays the distance.
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Metering There are three ways of measuring the brightness of a subject. Digital ESP metering : Meters the center of the subject and the surrounding area separately. Spot metering : Exposure is determined by metering within the AF target area. In this mode, a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light. P.102 Multi-metering : Meters the brightness of the subject at up to 8 different points to set the optimal exposure based on the average brightness.
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Metering Multi-metering Mode dial 1 Turn the jog dial while holding down and select . • 2 Metering button Jog dial is displayed on the control panel. AEL button Position the AF target mark on the area you want to meter and press the AEL (AE Lock) button. The brightness is metered at up to 8 different points. 6 103 Advanced shooting • The monitor turns on and the multimetering bar appears. • Brightness meter readings are ignored after the 9th reading.
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Metering Ex: When metering 2 points (pressing the AEL button twice) The aperture and shutter speed as calculated from the average values obtained by metering at 2 points. These values are recalculated every time another metering point is added. The average for the 2 metering points. The average is always shown at the center of the bar. 6 The reading when the AEL button was pressed. indicates the number of times you have pressed the button.
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AE Lock - Locking the exposure This function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when there is excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings. For example, if the sun is in the frame and shooting with automatic exposure results in a dark subject, recompose your shot so that the sun is not in the frame. Then press the AEL (AE lock) button to lock the metered value (exposure) temporarily.
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AE Lock - Locking the exposure 3 Press the shutter button fully. • AE lock is automatically canceled after one shot. During AE lock, AEL is displayed. TIPS To save the locked multi-metering exposure after shooting (AE memory) → After setting AE lock in step 1, or after pressing the shutter button halfway in step 2, hold down the AEL button for more than 1 second. appears. While is displayed, the exposure is saved. Press the AEL button again to cancel the AE memory.
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Macro mode shooting The macro mode allows you to shoot at a distance of 20 cm to 80 cm (0.7 ft. to 2.6 ft.) from your subject. Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject. However, in the mode focusing is performed quickly. When the optical zoom lever is at the maximum wide position and you are as close as 20 cm (0.7 ft.) to your subject, you can fill the entire frame with your subject. Normal shooting With the macro mode Mode dial 1 Turn the jog dial while holding down and select .
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Super macro mode shooting This mode lets you shoot from as close as 3 cm (1.2'') to your subject. Subjects measuring up to approximately 2.7 cm × 3.7 cm (1.1'' × 1.5'') can be captured on the monitor. In the mode, normal shooting is also possible, but the position of the zoom is fixed automatically and cannot be changed. Mode dial 1 Turn the jog dial while holding down and select • . Jog dial on the control panel blinks.
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Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph. Mode dial 1 Turn the jog dial while holding down and select . • Self-timer/ Remote control button is displayed on the control panel. Jog dial 2 Press the shutter button fully to start self-timer shooting.
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Remote control shooting Shooting is possible using the remote control device (sold separately in some regions). This is useful when you want to take a picture with yourself in it, or a night scene, without touching the camera. Mode dial 1 Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, flat surface. 2 Turn the jog dial while holding down and select . • 6 3 Self-timer/ Remote control button is displayed on the control panel.
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Remote control shooting 4 Press the shutter button on the remote control device. • The focus and exposure are locked. The self-timer/remote control lamp blinks for about 2 seconds before taking the picture. TIPS The self-timer/remote control lamp does not blink after pressing the shutter button on the remote control device. → The remote control device may be too far from the camera. Move closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control device again. → There is signal interference.
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Sequential shooting There are 4 sequential shooting modes: high speed sequential shooting, sequential shooting, AF sequential shooting and auto bracketing. Sequential shooting modes can be selected from the DRIVE mode menu. Sequential shooting cannot be performed when the record mode is set to TIFF. Drive mode Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed. (Normal shooting mode, single-frame shooting) Pictures can be taken at a faster speed than normal sequential shooting.
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Sequential shooting Auto bracketing Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposure compensation than by using the exposure setting considered optimal by the camera. When auto bracketing is set, the exposure is changed automatically for each frame when you start shooting. The exposure differential and number of frames can be selected in the menus. The focus and white balance are locked at the first frame. Ex : When BKT is set to ±1.0 x3 -1.0 ±0 +1.
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Sequential shooting 2 Press to select ±0.3, ±0.7 or ±1.0, then press . 3 Press then press to select x3 or x5, . • In some combinations of picture size and record mode, only x3 is available. • Press repeatedly until menu disappears. 4 BKt CANCEL SELECt GO Take the picture. Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed to shoot the preset number of pictures. You can stop shooting at any time by releasing the shutter button.
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Sequential shooting • Since the shutter speed is set to 1/30 sec. max., exposure is decreased when shooting a dark subject to prevent camera movement. • To use the external flash during sequential shooting, set the external flash so that it fires for each frame.
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Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus CAMEDIAbrand cards (xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia Card). Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → PANORAMA and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70) • The PANORAMA mode is set. The subject is displayed on the monitor.
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Panorama shooting 3 Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, then take pictures. • Focus, exposure and white balance are set by the first picture. Do not select an extremely bright subject (such as the sun) for the first picture. • You cannot adjust the zoom after the first picture. • Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures. When shooting, make sure that the edges (right/left/top/bottom) of the images overlap, so that you will know which pictures should be connected.
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Panorama shooting • If the mode dial is operated during panorama shooting, the camera cancels the panorama mode and returns to normal shooting. • The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The CAMEDIA Master software is necessary to connect the pictures.
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Taking two-in-one pictures This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. You can combine two different subjects in one picture. Picture when played back Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → 2 IN 1, and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70) • The two-in-one picture mode is set. The monitor turns on automatically. Arrow pad 2 6 OK button • The subject will be positioned on the left in the combined picture.
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Taking two-in-one pictures Note 6 Advanced shooting 120 • During two-in-one picture shooting, the panorama and sequential shooting are not available. • When the batteries are exhausted ( is displayed), the flash automatically turns off. • To cancel the two-in-one picture mode after the first shot has been taken, press . The first shot will not be saved. • Operating the mode dial will exit two-in-one picture mode.
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FUNCTION - Adding special effects to pictures This feature lets you add special effects to your pictures during shooting. 4 effects are available. BLACK & WHITE : Takes pictures in black and white. SEPIA : Gives pictures a sepia tone. WHITE BOARD : Pictures are in black and white, with black letters on a white background emphasized to make them easier to read. BLACK BOARD : Same as WHITE BOARD, but with white letters on a black background.
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Recording sound with still pictures Sound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about 0.5 seconds after the shutter is released and lasts about 4 seconds. When this function is enabled, sound is recorded automatically every time you take a picture. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE → ON, MENU → CAMERA → and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70) • Press again to exit the menu. • lights on the control panel.
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Recording sound with still pictures TIPS • appears on all still pictures and movies that have recorded sound. During playback, sound is output from the speaker. The volume can be adjusted. “Playback volume” (P.185) • Sound can be added later to still pictures. Recorded sound can also be changed. “Recording sound” (P.153) Note • If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of the sound, sound may not be recorded clearly. • It is not possible to take another picture during sound recording.
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Recording sound with movies Sound can be recorded while shooting a movie. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select and press . → ON, “How to use the menus” (P.70) • lights on the control panel. Arrow pad OK button 2 Recording starts at the same time as shooting. • During recording, control panel. blinks on the 6 Advanced shooting Note 124 • When is set to ON, the optical zoom cannot be used. If is set to OFF, you can use both the optical zoom and digital zoom during movie recording.
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7 Adjusting the image quality and exposure Record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For details of the different record modes, resolutions and number of pictures storable on the card, refer to the table on the next page. The numbers in the table are approximate.
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Still Picture Record Modes Record mode RAW TIFF SHQ HQ SQ1 7 Adjusting the image quality and exposure SQ2 Resolution File Compression format 2560 ×1920 Uncompressed ORF 2560 ×1920 3:2 2560 ×1696 2288 ×1712 2048 ×1536 Uncompressed TIFF 1600 ×1200 1280 × 960 1024 × 768 640 × 480 2560 ×1920 Low 3:2 2560 ×1696 compression ENLARGE SIZE 3200×2400 2560×1920 3:2 2560 ×1696 NORMAL ENLARGE SIZE 3200 ×2400 HIGH 2288×1712 NORMAL JPEG HIGH 2048×1536 NORMAL HIGH 1600×1200 NORMAL * HIGH 1280× 960 NORMAL HIGH 1024
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Note • The card memory capacity listed in the table is approximate. • The number of remaining pictures may change according to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. In certain instances, the number of remaining pictures displayed on the control panel or the monitor does not change even when you take pictures or stored images are erased.
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3 4 If you have selected TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1 or SQ2 for the still picture record mode, press to display the screen for selecting the resolution, then choose the resolution by pressing . If you have selected SQ1 or SQ2, press after choosing the resolution, then choose HIGH or NORMAL by pressing . Press • Press 7 SHQ 2560*1920 2560*1696 ENLARGE SIZE3200*2400 CANCEL SELECt GO . again to exit the menu.
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3:2 Resolution The image aspect ratio is normally 4:3. If the aspect ratio is changed to 3:2, the image can be printed at a photo lab without losing the image borders. When 3:2 is activated, the resolution is 2560 × 1696 pixels. You can select 3:2 in the TIFF, SHQ or HQ mode. 3:2 is not available in mode. The monitor turns on automatically when 3:2 is selected. Check the shooting range on the monitor before taking the picture.
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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 electrical noise into the resulting image, which may give them a grainy appearance. AUTO : Sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the light conditions and the subject brightness. 64/100/200/400: With a lower ISO setting, you can shoot clear, sharp images in daylight.
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Exposure compensation This function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposure setting using the (exposure compensation) button and jog dial. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3 steps. When the setting is changed, you can check the result on the monitor. Mode dial 1 Turn the jog dial while holding down .
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Exposure compensation TIPS • 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. • Pressing when the monitor is turned on and HISTOGRAM is set to ON displays the histogram on the OFF monitor. ON • If you press while holding down ON , the screen for setting the histogram display will appear.
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White balance Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setting the WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking colors. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PICTURE → WB, and press . “How to use the menus” (P.
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White balance Preset 1 white balance Select a white balance setting according to the type of light when shooting outdoors. Press to select one of the following settings, then press . Press again to exit the menu. PRESEt1 WB : For shooting in the shade. : For shooting on a cloudy day. : For shooting on a sunny day. : For shooting in evening sunlight. CANCEL SELECt GO Preset 2 white balance Select a white balance setting according to the type of light when shooting indoors.
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White balance Custom white balance This function lets you select a white balance saved in the CUSTOM WB settings. Press to select CUSTOM 1, CUSTOM 2, CUSTOM 3 or CUSTOM 4, then press . Press again to exit the menu. If no custom white balance has been saved, the item is displayed in gray and cannot be selected. CUStOM WB CANCEL CUStOM CUStOM CUStOM CUStOM 1 2 3 4 SELECt GO “Saving a custom white balance” in next section.
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White balance One-touch white balance This function is useful when you need a more precise white balance than PRESET WB can provide. To set the optimum white balance for the shooting conditions, point the camera at a white object under the light source you want to use and adjust the white balance. 1 Display screen and point the camera at a sheet of white paper. • Position the paper so that it fills the screen, making sure there are no shadows.
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White balance Note • When setting the white balance by pointing the camera at a sheet of white paper, the correct setting may not be obtained if the light reflected by the paper is too bright or too dark. • White balance may not be effective under some special light sources. • After setting a white balance other than AUTO, play back the picture and check the colors on the monitor.
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White balance adjustment This function lets you make fine changes to the AUTO, PRESET 1, PRESET 2 and white balance settings. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PICTURE → , and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70) Arrow pad OK button Press to select AUTO, PRESET 1, PRESET 2 or , then press . • The white balance adjustment indicator appears on the screen.
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Sharpness This function adjusts the sharpness of the image. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PICTURE → SHARPNESS, and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70) Arrow pad Press to adjust the sharpness between +5 and -5. SHARPNESS CONtRASt SAtURAtION • When you have finished setting the sharpness, press again to exit the menu. Note 7 . Press • If you adjust the sharpness too far toward +, noise may become conspicuous in the picture.
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Contrast This function adjusts the contrast of images. For example, you can make images with marked differences in light and shadow softer, and those with less differences more vivid. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PICTURE → CONTRAST, and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70) Arrow pad 7 OK button Press to adjust the contrast between +5 and -5. Adjusting the image quality and exposure • To increase the contrast (+) : Press .
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Saturation This function adjusts the color depth. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PICTURE → SATURATION, and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70) Arrow pad OK button Press to adjust the saturation between +5 and -5. • To increase the saturation (+) : Press . Colors become darker and more intense. • To reduce the saturation (-) : Press . Colors become lighter. SEt CARD PICtURE CAM 2 SHARPNESS CONtRASt SAtURAtION .
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Scene modes This function lets you select the image processing best suited to your purpose and the effect you want to achieve in P, A, S, M, and mode. The color reproduction, sharpness, contrast and saturation values are set. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PICTURE → SCENE MODES, then choose from NORMAL, , and , and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70) • If you select , or , see “Situation-related modes” (P.61). • Press again to exit the menu.
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Noise reduction Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → NOISE REDUCTION → ON or OFF, and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70) • Press again to exit the menu. • When noise reduction is set to ON, NR is displayed on the control panel. Arrow pad OK button Note 143 7 Adjusting the image quality and exposure • Noise reduction is always enabled in the mode. • When noise reduction is set to ON, the camera implements noisereducing processes after each shot.
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Histogram display This function lets you display a histogram during shooting or playback. During shooting, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of your subject in the monitor. Checking the histogram enables precise exposure control. During playback, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of recorded pictures. The histogram display can be set separately for shooting mode and playback mode.
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Histogram display Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → , then choose the histogram display method and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70) Arrow pad OK button OFF : The histogram is not displayed. ON : The histogram is displayed when is pressed. “Exposure compensation” (P.131) ON : The histogram is always displayed. SEt CARD PIC CAMERA 1 PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FUNCtION OFF ON ON • Press again to exit the menu.
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Histogram display Note • The histogram is not displayed in the following situations even if histogram display is set to ON. In movie mode, during panorama shooting, during 2 in 1 shooting, during Rec View, during multi-metering • You can turn the histogram display on and off during exposure compensation. “Exposure compensation” (P.131) Changing the position of the histogram target mark While the histogram is displayed in shooting mode, hold down and use the arrow pad to move the histogram target mark.
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8 Playback Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 or 4 times. Mode dial 1 Select the still picture you want to enlarge. • You cannot enlarge pictures with 2 Zoom lever . Turn the zoom lever toward T. • By using the arrow pad while the enlarged picture is displayed, you can shift the picture in the desired direction, enabling you to view a different portion. • Turning the jog dial allows you to view the next or previous frame in the same magnification.
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Index display This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. “Selecting the number of pictures” (P.149) Mode dial 1 In the single-frame playback mode, turn the zoom lever toward W. • Use the arrow pad to select the picture. : Moves to the previous frame. : Moves to the next frame. : Moves to the upper frame. : Moves to the lower frame.
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Index display Selecting the number of pictures This function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9 and 16. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → . “How to use the menus” (P.70) Arrow pad OK button Choose the number of pictures (4, 9 or 16) and press . • Press again to exit the menu.
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Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies is played back. Mode dial 1 Select a still picture, then press to display the top menu. 2 Press to start the slideshow. Arrow pad 3 OK button Press to stop the slideshow. • The slideshow will not stop until you cancel it by pressing . 8 Note Playback 150 • You are recommended to use the optional AC adapter when running a slideshow for a long period of time.
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Playback on a TV Use the AV cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. Mode dial 1 Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the A/V OUT jack on the camera to the Video input terminal on the TV using the AV cable. Connect to the TV’s video input (yellow) and audio input (white) terminals. AV cable A/V OUT jack (MONO) 2 Turn the TV on and set it to the video input mode. • For details of switching to video input, refer to your TV’s instruction manual.
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Playback on a TV Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise so that they are displayed vertically. Mode dial 1 In the single-frame playback mode, press . Rotation button • Each pressing rotates the image in the following sequence: 90 degrees counterclockwise, 90 degrees clockwise, and back to the original. 8 Playback Note 152 • The following pictures cannot be rotated.
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Recording sound Sound can be added to a still picture that you have already taken. (This is known as “after-recording”.) You can also re-record over the sound that has already been recorded. Total recording time per picture is approximately 4 seconds. Mode dial 1 Use the arrow pad to select the still picture you want to add sound to. 2 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PLAY → . Arrow pad “How to use the menus” (P.70) OK button Microphone Press to display START.
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Editing still pictures This function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. : Changes the picture size to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 and stores the picture as a new file. Trimming : Crops part of a picture and saves it as a new file. RAW DATA EDIT : Adjusts the white balance, sharpness, etc. of the pictures recorded in the RAW data format and stores them as new TIFF or JPEG files.
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Editing still pictures Note • Resizing is not possible in the following cases. Movies, pictures that have been edited on a PC, or when there is insufficient memory space on the card. • If the size of the selected picture is 640 × 480, you cannot select 640 × 480. Trimming 3 4 Select , then press . Press to select NEW FILE, then press . NEW FILE CANCEL 5 EXIt SELECt GO Use the arrow pad, zoom lever and jog dial to decide the trimming position and size. OK 8 OK 6 Press .
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Editing still pictures 7 Press press to select OK, then . • The busy bar is displayed during resizing. After the image is saved, the camera returns to the mode menu. • The trimmed picture is stored as a separate picture from the original. OK RESEt CANCEL GO SELECt • If you want to trim the picture again, select RESET and press repeat the procedure from Step 5. • To quit the trimming function, select CANCEL and press .
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Editing still pictures 5 Press to select the desired setting, then press . 6 When all the necessary items have been set, press . • The busy bar is displayed during resizing. After the image is saved, the camera returns to the mode menu. RAW DAtA EDIt AUtO WB PRESEt1 SHARPNESS PRESEt2 CONtRASt CUStOM SAtURAtION When there are two types of card in the camera, the card selection screen appears after step 6. Use the arrow pad to select the card and press .
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Editing movies This function lets you create indexes from as well as edit movies. You cannot edit movies longer than approximately 32 seconds in HQ mode and approximately 130 seconds in SQ mode. INDEX EDIT : 9 frames extracted from a movie are displayed as an index to show the movie at a glance. Indexes can be stored on the card as a still picture. : This function lets you erase parts of the movie that you do not want. Mode dial 1 Use the arrow pad to select a picture with .
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Editing movies 4 Select the first frame of the index. • Press to play back the movie until the picture that you want as the first frame is displayed in the green frame, then press . OK 5 Select the last frame of the index. OK • As in Step 4, press to play back the movie until the picture that you want as the last frame is displayed in the green frame, then press . 6 Press press to select OK, then .
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Editing movies Editing a movie 3 Press press to select EDIT, then MOVIE PLAY . MOVIE PLAYBACK INDEX EDIt 4 CANCEL SELECt GO Select the first frame of the part you want to keep. • Press to play back the movie, and when the frame that you want as the first frame is displayed, press . 5 OK Select the last frame of the part you want to keep. OK • As in Step 4, press to play back the movie, and when the frame that you want as the last frame is displayed, press .
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Editing movies 7 Press to select NEW FILE or OVERWRITE, then press . : Stores the edited movie as a new movie with a different name. OVERWRITE : Stores the edited movie with the same name as the original. The original movie is not stored. EDIt NEW FILE NEW FILE OVERWRItE CANCEL SELECt GO • The edited movie is stored and the screen returns to the playback mode. When there are two types of card in the camera, the card selection screen appears after step 5.
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Copying pictures This function lets you copy pictures to and from the xD-Picture Card/ SmartMedia and the Compact Flash/Microdrive. This menu can be selected if both cards are inserted. The selected card is the copying source. You can change the copying source by pressing card button. “Switching cards” (P.29) ALL : Copies all the pictures on the card. SELECT : Copies only the selected picture. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → EDIT → COPY, and press . Jog dial “How to use the menus” (P.
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All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CARD → CARD SETUP, and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70) Arrow pad 2 OK button Press to select ALL ERASE, then press . CARD%SEtUP ALL%ERASE FORMAt 3 CANCEL Press . to select YES, then press • All the pictures are erased.
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9 Useful functions All Reset - Saving the camera’s settings This function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera settings after the power is turned off. The settings affected by All Reset are listed on the next page. The All Reset setting (ON/OFF) applies to all the modes. If All Reset is set to OFF in one shooting mode, this setting applies to all the other modes, both shooting and playback. ON : All settings are returned to the factory default settings after the power is turned off.
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All Reset - Saving the camera’s settings Functions that All Reset affects Factory default setting Function Ref. Page Function Factory default setting FNo F1.8 P.91 FULLTIME AF OFF SHUTTER 1/1000 P.92 AF MODE ±0 P.131 FLASH MODE AUTO METERING P.79 ±0 P.85 AF P.100, 107, 108 P.102 OFF P.109, SCENE 110 MODES — SHARPNESS P.29 CONTRAST P.50 SATURATION OFF xD•SM/CF xD·SM OPTICAL ZOOM WIDE DRIVE P.112 BKT ±1, ×3 P.113 ISO AUTO P.130 IN+ P.86 1 P.90 SLAVE SLOW 1 P.
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Custom button You can set frequently used functions on the custom button. This makes it easy to jump to the SETUP screen without selecting MODE MENU or a shortcut menu in the top menu. Selecting a setting with the jog dial and pressing displays a dedicated screen for that setting. You can make fine settings using the arrow pad and .
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Custom button Setting the custom button Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → CUSTOM BUTTON, and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70) Arrow pad SEtUP CARD EDIt PLAY OK button 2 SHORtCUt CUStOM BUttON DUAL CONtROL PANEL ON AF ILLUMINAtOR OFF Press to select the function you want to set, then press . • Press CUStOM BUttON DRIVE ISO MY MODE NOISE REDUCtION again to exit the menu.
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Custom button Using the custom button Mode dial 1 Press . Custom button Jog dial • The monitor turns on and the function currently set to the custom button appears. Ex: When DRIVE is set on the custom button Set BKT. Follow the operation guides displayed at the bottom of the screen to complete the setting. BKt HI AF DRIVE CANCEL SEt Press 9 . Select BKT by turning the jog dial while holding down .
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Shortcut You can set three shortcut menus (A, B, C) on the top menu in a still picture shooting mode ( , , , , , , , , , ). This is useful when you want to go quickly to frequently-used functions. B DRIVE A MODE MENU WB C Top menu Functions that can be set in the shortcut menu The default settings are A: DRIVE B: C: WB Ref. Page Functions that can be set in the shortcut menu Ref. Page DRIVE P.112 2 IN 1 P.119 ISO P.130 FUNCTION P.121 MY MODE FLASH SLOW P.95 P.144 P.86 P.125 P.
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Shortcut Setting the shortcut menu You can set the three shortcut menus designated by A, B and C on the diagram shown right. MODE MENU Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → SHORT CUT, and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70) Arrow pad 2 OK button Press to select A, B or C, then press . SHORt CUt DRIVE WB 9 Useful functions 3 SELECt Press to select the function you want to set, then press . SHORt CUt DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH • The shortcut menu is set.
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Shortcut Using the shortcut menu When you have set a shortcut menu, you can use it to jump to the setting screen for that function. Mode dial 1 Press to display the top menu. • The shortcut menu you have set appears on the top menu. Arrow pad 2 OK button Press , or shortcut menu. to select the • The monitor jumps directly to the setting screen for that function.
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MY MODE SETUP You can set shooting-related functions in MY MODE. When the camera is in , , , or mode, you can also save the current settings in MY MODE. When the mode dial is set to , your customized settings are activated. You can save up to 8 different settings in MY MODE 1 to 8. Only MY MODE 1 has a factory default setting. Functions affected by MY MODE SETUP Functions that can be set in MY MODE 9 Default setting Functions that Ref. can be set in MY Page MODE Default setting Ref.
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MY MODE SETUP Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → MY MODE SETUP, and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70) Arrow pad OK button Press press to select an item, then . PRESENT : Saves the current camera settings. RESET : Restores the factory default settings. CUSTOM : Saves settings one by one. SEtUP CARD EDIt PLAY 2 SHUttER BEEP PRESENt MY MODE SEtUP RESEt FILE NAME CUStOM • The MY MODE SETUP screen appears. 3 Select a MY MODE number.
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MY MODE SETUP When selecting RESET in Step 2 4 Press to select ALL RESET, then press . • The settings in the selected MY MODE are reset. If no settings are saved, it cannot be selected. MY MODE SEtUP RESEt PRESENt SEttING ALL RESEt CANCEL GO SELECt When selecting CUSTOM in Step 2 4 Press to select the item you want to save in MY MODE, then press . P/A/S/M/S-Prg • For the available items, see “MY MODE SETUP” (P.172). SHUttER 1/1000 xD.SM/CF xD.SM Press to change the setting, then press .
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Formatting cards This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format them with this camera. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CARD → CARD SETUP, and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70) • The FORMAT screen is displayed. • The CARD SETUP screen is displayed. 2 OK button If the mode dial is set to , press to select FORMAT.
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Formatting cards Note 9 Useful functions 176 • Never open the card cover or remove the batteries during formatting as this may cause the card to malfunction. • Never connect or disconnect the AC adapter during formatting as this may cause the card to malfunction. • If you format an OLYMPUS template card, all the template data stored on the card is erased. You are recommended to download image data stored on the template card to a PC.
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Information display This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information displayed, see “Monitor indications” (P.15). Mode dial 1 Pressing in the top menu displays the full amount of shooting information on the monitor (ON). “How to use the menus” (P.
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Dual control panel display This function lets you display control panel indications more clearly on the monitor in shooting mode. Press to switch the monitor display, when you want to view the subject or menu. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → DUAL CONTROL PANEL → ON, and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70) • Press again to exit the menu. • The dual control panel is displayed on the monitor.
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Dual control panel display Dual control panel screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Battery check Shooting mode Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure compensation Noise reduction AE lock/AE memory Focus mode Flash mode Flash intensity control 11 Drive 12 Self-timer/Remote control 13 Sound record 14 Record mode/number of pixels 15 Number of storable still pictures/Seconds remaining 16 Memory gauge 17 Spot metering/multimetering bar 18 ISO 19 White balance compensation 20 White balance 21 Saturation/sharpness/ con
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Monitor brightness adjustment This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70) Arrow pad 2 OK button Press to adjust the brightness of the monitor, and when you have set the desired level, press . • Pressing brightens the monitor, and pressing darkens it. • Press again to exit the menu.
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Rec View You can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor. ON OFF : The picture being recorded to the card is displayed. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway during Rec View lets you resume shooting immediately. : The picture being recorded to the card is not displayed. This is useful when you want to prepare for your next shot while the previous picture is being recorded.
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Beep sound adjustment You can select the volume of the beep sound used for warnings from OFF, LOW, or HIGH. The factory default setting is HIGH. You can turn the sound off completely by setting OFF. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE → OFF, MENU → SETUP → LOW or HIGH, and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70) • Press again to exit the menu.
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Button operation beep You can select from 2 kinds of sound for button operations. You can also set the volume of each kind of sound to LOW or HIGH. The factory default settings are 1 (short beep) for the kind of sound and LOW for the volume. You can turn the sound off completely by setting OFF. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → BEEP, and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70) Arrow pad 2 OK button Select 1 or 2 and press .
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Shutter sound You can select from 2 kinds of sound for the shutter button. You can also set the volume of each kind of sound to LOW or HIGH. The factory default settings are 1 for the kind of sound and LOW for the volume. You can turn the sound off completely by setting OFF. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → SHUTTER SOUND, and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70) Arrow pad 2 OK button Select 1 or 2 and press . Then select LOW or HIGH and press .
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Playback volume You can adjust the volume when playing back a still picture with sound or a movie, as well as the volume of the sound generated when the power is turned on or off. There are 5 levels to choose from. To mute the sound completely, select 0. The factory default setting is 3. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → VOLUME, and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70) Arrow pad OK button Press to select the volume level, then press . • Press again to exit the menu.
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Power on/off display setting You can select a picture and sound for when the power is turned on or off. It is also possible to register your favorite picture. “Screen setup” (P.187) PW ON SETUP : Selects the picture and sound for when the power is turned on. PW OFF SETUP : Selects the picture and sound for when the power is turned off. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → PW ON (PW OFF) SETUP. “How to use the menus” (P.
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Screen setup You can register your favorite picture to be displayed when the power is turned on or off. The desired picture can be registered from the card. Make the power on/off display setting to display the registered picture. “Power on/off display setting” (P.186) PW ON : Registers a picture for display when the power is turned on. PW OFF : Registers a picture for display when the power is turned off. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → SCREEN SETUP, and press .
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Screen setup 4 Press press to select OK, then . • The picture is registered and the screen returns to Step 2. You can register other pictures. • Press to return to the menu. Note 9 Useful functions 188 SCREEN SEtUP SEt AS PW ON SCREEN OK CANCEL CANCEL SELECt GO • You cannot register pictures and movie frames that cannot be played back on this camera.
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File name The camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images to be stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 and folders can be numbered from 100 to 999. Examples are shown below. Folder name File name \DCIM\***OLYMP\Pmdd****.jpg Folder No. (100 – 999) Month File No. (1 – C) (0001 – 9999) Day (01 – 31) • Month: Jan. - Sep. = 1 - 9, Oct.= A, Nov.= B, Dec.= C There are two settings from which you can choose: RESET or AUTO.
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Pixel mapping • When both the Folder and File No. reach their respective maximum number (999/9999), the number of storable pictures becomes 0 even if the card is not full. No more pictures can be taken. Replace the card with a new one. Pixel mapping The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended.
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Measurement units The measurement unit can be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode. m ft : At long ranges, the camera measures in meters, and at shorts ranges in centimeters. : At long ranges, the camera measures in feet, and at shorts ranges in inches. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE → SETUP→ → m/ft → m or ft, MENU→ and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70) • Press again to exit the menu.
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Video output selection You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. Select the video signal type before shooting. If you use the wrong video signal type, you will not be able to play back the recorded pictures properly on your TV. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → VIDEO OUT → NTSC or PAL, and press . “How to use the menus” (P.70) • Press again to exit the menu. • The factory default setting varies depending on the area where you purchased this camera.
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Initializing the settings This function returns the settings to the factory default settings. Mode dial 1 Press and time for 3 seconds. at the same Functions that are reset Function Factory default setting Ref. Page Function Factory default setting FNo F1.8 P.91 FULLTIME AF OFF SHUTTER 1/1000 P.92 AF MODE ±0 P.131 Center P.146 Histogram target FLASH MODE AUTO Ref. Page P.97 SPOT P.96 OFF P.122 PANORAMA OFF P.116 2 IN 1 OFF P.119 P.85 FUNCTION OFF P.121 AF P.
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Initializing the settings Factory default setting Function xD•SM/CF ISO FLASH SLAVE SLOW Ref. Page SHARPNESS ±0 P.139 CONTRAST ±0 P.140 ±1, ×3 P.113 SATURATION ±0 P.141 AUTO P.130 TIFF 2560×1920 P.126 IN+ P.86 SHQ, HQ 2560×1920 P.126 1 P.90 SQ1 1600×1200 P.126 NORMAL SLOW1 P.84 SQ2 640×480 NORMAL P.126 INFO OFF P.177 640 × 480 P.154 OFF P.142 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF P.51 Useful functions 194 Factory default setting P.29 NOISE REDUCTION 9 Function P.
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10 Print setting How to print pictures Several different printing options are available when you want to print out pictures. Printing at a photo lab that supports DPOF or printing on a DPOF-compatible printer Store the print reservation data on the card. Print reservation allows you to save printing data (number of prints, date/time information, etc.) with the pictures stored on the card. What is DPOF? DPOF is short for Digital Print Order Format.
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How to print pictures TIPS Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per 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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All-frame reservation Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. Select the desired number of prints and whether you want the date and time included. Mode dial 1 Play back a still picture. • You cannot print pictures with Print button . Arrow pad 2 OK button Press . The PRINT ORDER screen appears. Press to select , then press .
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All-frame reservation 4 Perform each setting as illustrated. Select x. * EXIt * *0 SELECt GO * SELECt SEt Select GO . NO DAtE tIME EXIt SELECt GO Set the number of prints Press to set the desired number of prints, then press If you want to continue to set the date/time printing data, press Step 3. : Increases the number. : Decreases the number. . to return to Set the date/time printing data Press to select NO, DATE or TIME, then press .
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Single-frame reservation Use this feature to print only selected pictures. Display the frame to be printed and select the desired number of prints. Mode dial 1 Play back a still picture. • You cannot print pictures with Print button . Arrow pad 2 OK button Press . The PRINT ORDER screen appears. Press to select , then press . • If data is already stored on the card, the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen appears, giving you the choice of resetting the data or keeping it.
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Single-frame reservation 4 Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad. SINGLE PRINt MORE : Sets the number of prints, MORE END date/time and trim size. CANCEL →Go to Step 5. SINGLE PRINT : Sets single-frame print. The date/time and trimming settings are not available. →Go to Step 6. CANCEL : Cancels the print reservation. → “Canceling reservations” ( P.201) END : Completes the print reservation. →Go to Step 7.
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Single-frame reservation Trim the picture “Trimming” (P.202) After completing all the print reservations, press Step 3. 7 8 Press Press to return to the screen in to display the single-frame reservation menu. to select END. • The PRINT ORDER screen appears. • Press again to display the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen, then press once more to return to the playback mode menu. If no print reservations have been made, the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen will not be displayed.
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Trimming This function enables you to crop part of a recorded picture and print out the enlarged section only. Mode dial 1 Press select 2 Press press on the single-frame reservation screen to (trimming) and press . “Single-frame reservation” (P.199) to select SETUP, then . • If trimming has already been set, the screen appears. Press to select RESET, then press . OK RESEt CANCEL OK : Saves the current trimming SELECt GO size and returns to the singleframe reservation screen.
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Trimming 5 Press press to select OK, then . OK • The busy bar is displayed during trimming, RESEt then the camera returns to the singleframe reservation screen. CANCEL • If you want to trim the picture again, select SELECt GO RESET and press and repeat the procedure from Step 3. • To quit the trimming function, select CANCEL and press . 6 Press to complete the print reservations and return to the picture selection screen. Press again. 7 Press to select END.
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Resetting print reservation data This function allows you to reset all the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card. Mode dial 1 Play back a still picture. • You cannot print pictures with 2 Press . . • If print reservation data is already stored on the card, the ORDER SETTING screen appears. 3 Press press to select RESET, then PRINt%ORDER%SEttING . • If there is no print reservation data stored on the card, the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen does not appear.
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11 Miscellaneous Error codes Control panel Monitor indication NO CARD --- CARD ERROR -E- -P- WRITEPROTECT CARD FULL 0 NO PICTURE Possible cause Corrective action The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. Insert a card or insert a different card. Cannot record, play back or erase pictures on this card. Wipe the gold contacts with a commercially available cleaning paper and insert the card again. If the problem persists, format the card.
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CARD%SEtUP POWER%OFF FORMAt -FSELECt 11 Miscellaneous 206 GO The card is not formatted. Format the card.
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Troubleshooting The camera does not work The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. Possible cause Corrective action The power is off. Turn the power on. P.31 The batteries are loaded incorrectly. Reload the batteries correctly. P.21 The batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries with new ones. The batteries are temporarily unable to function because of the cold. Warm the batteries by putting them in your pocket for a while. The camera is in the sleep mode.
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Troubleshooting A write-protect seal is attached to the SmartMedia card. Insert a new card or remove the writeprotect seal. P.25 There is a problem with the card. Refer to the “Error codes”. P.205 The flash does not fire. Possible cause Corrective action The flash is set to the flash off mode. Select a flash mode other than flash off. P.79 The subject is illuminated. If you want the flash to fire on a brightly illuminated subject, set the flash to fill-in mode. P.
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Troubleshooting The viewfinder display is not clear. Possible cause Corrective action The diopter is not adjusted properly. Adjust the diopter so that the AF target mark is clearly visible. Ref. Page P.38 The monitor is hard to see. Possible cause Corrective action The brightness is not adjusted properly. Select in the mode menu and adjust the brightness. Ref. Page P.180 The monitor is exposed to direct sunlight. Position the monitor in the down position or block the sunlight with your hand.
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Troubleshooting Erasing, protecting or rotating pictures, setting print reservation data, and formatting cards cannot be performed. Possible cause Corrective action A write-protect seal is attached to the SmartMedia card. Remove the seal before using the SmartMedia card. Do not reuse the writeprotect seal. Ref. Page P.25 The settings are returned to the factory default settings when the camera is turned off. Possible cause Corrective action All Reset is set to ON.
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Troubleshooting The picture is too dark. Possible cause Corrective action The flash was blocked by your finger. Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers away from the flash. Ref. Page P.39 The subject was out of the working range of the flash. Shoot within the flash working range. P.79 The flash was set to the flash off mode. Select a flash mode other than flash off. P.79 The subject was too small and was backlit. Set the flash to fill-in mode, or use the spot metering mode. P.
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Troubleshooting The picture is out of focus. Possible cause Corrective action The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed. Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button gently. Ref. Page The subject was too close. Position the camera more than 0.2 m/0.7 ft from the subject and take the picture. To take pictures closer than 0.2 m/0.7 ft, use the super macro mode. P.107, 108 The flash was set to the flash off mode in a lighting condition requiring use of the flash.
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List of menus / Top menu MODE MENU / / / / / Tab Function CAMERA DRIVE*1 / / ISO MY MODE*2 FLASH SLOW NOISE REDUCTION*3 DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF AF MODE PANORAMA*4 2 IN 1 FUNCTION *5 PICTURE WB CUSTOM WB CARD SCENE MODES*3 SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION CARD SETUP / mode Setting , , , , BKT AUTO, 64, 100, 200, 400 MY MODE 1 - MY MODE 8 IN+ , , SLAVE SLOW1, SLOW, SLOW2 OFF, ON OFF, ON OFF, ON iESP, SPOT OFF, ON OFF, BLACK&WHITE, SEPIA, WHITE BOARD, BLACK BOARD OFF, ON, ON RAW, TIFF, SHQ,
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List of menus / Top menu MODE MENU / / / / / / / Function Setting Ref. Page SETUP ALL RESET*6 OFF, ON P.164 , ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, , OFF, 1, 2 OFF, 1, 2 OFF, ON OFF, LOW, HIGH OFF, 1, 2 OFF, 1, 2 PRESENT, RESET, CUSTOM RESET, AUTO P.34 PW ON SETUP PW OFF SETUP REC VIEW BEEP SHUTTER SOUND MY MODESETUP FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING m/ft VIDEO OUT SHORTCUT CUSTOM BUTTON DUAL CONTROL PANEL AF ILLUMINATOR 11 mode (cont.
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List of menus mode Top menu MODE MENU Function Setting CAMERA ISO AUTO, 64, 100, 200, 400 DIGITAL ZOOM FUNCTION OFF, ON OFF, BLACK&WHITE, SEPIA -7 – +7 NORMAL, , , -5 – +5 -5 – +5 -5 – +5 YES, NO OFF, ON , ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, , OFF, 1, 2 OFF, 1, 2 OFF, LOW, HIGH OFF, 1, 2 RESET, AUTO PICTURE CARD SETUP SCENE MODES SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION CARD SETUP ALL RESET *7 PW ON SETUP PW OFF SETUP BEEP FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING VIDEO OUT DUAL CONTROL PANEL NTSC, PAL OFF, ON (movies)
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List of menus mode (still pictures) Top menu MODE MENU Tab Function PLAY EDIT CARD SETUP START RAW DATA EDIT , WB, SHARPNESS, CONTRAST, SATURATION, FUNCTION, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, CANCEL NEW FILE, CANCEL COPY ALL, SELECT CARD SETUP ALL ERASE, FORMAT ALL RESET OFF, ON *7 , ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, , PW ON SETUP OFF, 1, 2 PW OFF SETUP OFF, 1, 2 SCREEN SETUP PW ON, PW OFF VOLUME OFF, LOW, HIGH BEEP OFF, 1, 2 VIDEO OUT INFO 11 Miscellaneous 216 Setting NTSC, PAL 4, 9, 16 Ref. Page P.
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List of menus mode (movies) Top menu MODE MENU Function Setting EDIT COPY ALL, SELECT CARD CARD SETUP SETUP ALL RESET ALL ERASE, FORMAT OFF, ON , ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, , OFF, 1, 2 OFF, 1, 2 *7 PW ON SETUP PW OFF SETUP VOLUME BEEP VIDEO OUT MOVIE PLAY INFO Ref. Page P.162 Tab MOVIE PLAYBACK INDEX EDIT OFF, LOW, HIGH OFF, 1, 2 NTSC, PAL 4, 9, 16 PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME, EXIT OK, RESET, CANCEL OK, RESET, CANCEL P.175 P.164 P.34 P.186 P.186 P.185 P.182 P.183 P.180 P.36 P.
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List of factory default settings Shooting mode FNo F1.
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List of factory default settings FUNCTION OFF OFF HQ (2560 × 1920, TIFF : 320 × 240) 2560 × 1920 SHQ 2560 × 1920 HQ 2560 × 1920 SQ1 1600 × 1200 NORMAL SQ2 640 × 480 NORMAL WB AUTO ±0 CUSTOM WB OFF SCENE MODES NORMAL SHARPNESS ±0 CONTRAST ±0 SATURATION ±0 ALL RESET ON ENGLISH PW ON SETUP 1 PW OFF SETUP 1 REC VIEW ON LOW BEEP 1-LOW SHUTTER SOUND 1-LOW MY MODE SETUP PRESENT FILE NAME RESET NORMAL Y-M-D 2002/01/01 00:00 m VIDEO OUT NTSC SHORTCUT A: DRIVE, B: CUSTOM
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List of factory default settings Playback mode OFF INFO OFF OFF OFF 0° OFF 640 × 480 OFF COPY ALL ALL RESET ON ENGLISH PW ON SETUP 1 PW OFF SETUP 1 SCREEN SETUP BLUE BACKGROUND VOLUME 3 LOW BEEP FILE NAME 1-LOW RESET NORMAL VIDEO OUT NTSC 9 11 Miscellaneous 220
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List of items by shooting mode Mode Function Zoom 9 Digital zoom 9 AF 9 Focus lock 9 AF MODE 9 FULLTIME AF 9 AF target 9 — AF ILLUMINATOR 9 — Manual focus 9 FLASH MODE AUTO — 9 — 9 — 9 — 9 — 9 — 9 — SLOW1 SLOW — — 9 — 9 SLOW2 9 — — 9 9 SLOW FLASH 9 — 9 — 9 — 9 9 — 9 — 9 — 9 — 9 9 MF — 9 11 9 BKT 9 — — 9*1 — 221 Miscellaneous 9*1
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List of items by shooting mode Mode Function PANORAMA — 9 FUNCTION 2 IN 1 — 9 — 9 BLACK & WHITE 9 SEPIA 9 WHITE BOARD 9 — BLACK BOARD 9 — 9 — (movie) — 9 9 ISO 9 — 9 WB 9 CUSTOM WB 9 SHARPNESS 9 9 9 11 CONTRAST 9 SATURATION 9 SCENE MODES 9 NOISE REDUCTION 9 Histogram target mark ALL RESET — 9 — 9 — 9 — 9 — 9 — 9 *2 Miscellaneous 9 PW ON SETUP 9 PW OFF SETUP 9 REC VIEW 9 222 —
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List of items by shooting mode Mode Function 9 BEEP 9 SHUTTER SOUND 9 — MY MODE SETUP 9 — FILE NAME 9 PIXEL MAPPING 9 9 9 m/ft 9 VIDEO OUT 9 SHORTCUT 9 — CUSTOM BUTTON 9 — DUAL CONTROL PANEL 9 9: Available — : Not available *1 *2 Cannot be selected in Cannot be selected in mode. mode.
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Camera maintenance After use Turn off the power and fit the lens cap on the lens. 1 2 Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera. ( 3 P.31) Remove the batteries ( P.21). (If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the camera first before removing the plug from the AC outlet.) Exterior: → Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth.
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Specifications Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Recording system Still picture : Digital recording, TIFF (non-compression), JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), Exif 2.
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Specifications Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, spot metering Aperture : F1.8 to F8.0 Shutter speed : 16 to 1/2000 sec. Shooting range : 0.8 m (2.6 ft.) to (normal) 0.2 m to 0.8 m (0.7 ft. to 2.6 ft.) (macro mode) Viewfinder : Optical real image viewfinder (with AF target mark) Monitor : 1.
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Glossary of terms A (Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is taken with the best exposure. AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera’s built-in exposure meter automatically sets the exposure.
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Glossary of terms DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which images to print and the number of copies of each, the user can easily have the desired images printed by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format. Eclipsing (Vignetting) This refers to when an object obscures part of the field of view so that the whole subject is not photographed.
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Glossary of terms JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for color still images. Photographs (images) shot using this camera are recorded onto the card in JPEG format when the Record mode is set to SHQ, HQ, SQ1 or SQ2. By downloading these images to a personal computer, users can edit them using graphics application software or view the images using an Internet web browser. M (Manual) Mode The user sets both the aperture and shutter speed.
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Glossary of terms TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) An uncompressed format used for saving highly detailed black and white or color image data. TIFF image files can be handled by software programs for scanners and graphics applications. TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor A color monitor constructed using thin-film technology. TTL (Through-The-Lens) System To help adjust exposure, a light receptor built into the camera directly measures the light passing through the lens.
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index 3:2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 A A/V OUT jack. . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 151 AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 AE lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 AE memory . . . . . . . . . . . 106 AEL button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 105 AF Illuminator . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 99 AF mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 AF sequential shooting . . . . . . . . . . . 112 AF target mark. . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 40 AF/Macro/MF button . . . . . . .
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index F File name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 File number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Fill-in flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 79 Flash charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 80 Flash intensity control . . . . . 85 Flash intensity control button. . . . 66 Flash mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Flash mode button. . . . . . . . . 12, 79 Flash off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Flash stand-by . . . . . . . . . . . .
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index OK/Menu button . . . . . . . 11, 69 One-touch white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Optical zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Orange lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 40 Rechargeable batteries. . . . . . . . .23 Recording movies . . . . . . . . .48 Recording sound . . . . . . . . . .153 Recording sound with still pictures . . . . . . . . . .122 Red-eye reduction flash . . . .81 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Remote control Receiver . . .10, 110 Resizing . . . . . . . . . .
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index Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Slow synchronization SLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82, 84 SmartMedia (SM) . . . . . . . . . 25, 29 Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 185 Sports shooting . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Spot metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 SQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Strap eyelet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 20 Sunny day . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Super macro mode shooting . .
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http://www.olympus.com/ OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD. San-Ei Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan Customer support (Japanese language only): Tel. 0426-42-7499 Tokyo OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Tel. 631-844-5000 Technical Support (USA) 24/7 online automated help: http://support.olympusamerica.com/ Phone customer support: Tel.
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DIGITAL CAMERA PERSONAL COMPUTER DIGITAL CAMERA — PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL How to use your PC to get the most from images taken with your digital camera. Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. This manual provides instructions on how to install the USB driver. To ensure correct installation, refer only to these installation procedures.
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Introduction This manual explains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camera to a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About this manual The information contained in this manual may be subject to change without notice. For the latest information on the product, please consult your local Olympus representative. The information contained in this manual has been compiled by taking all possible measures to ensure its accuracy.
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INDEX Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Identifying the OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Macintosh Macintosh (OS 9/X). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Windows Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Downloading image files using other OS (For other OS users). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Flowchart By connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable, images on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS’s (operating systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the first time. Follow the chart below. Identifying the OS (p.6) Windows 98/ 98 SE (Second Edition) Windows Me/2000/XP MacOS 9.0 - 9.1/OS X (10.0) * For OS 8.6, see below. Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (p.
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Flowchart • When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. When connected (transmitting) to the computer, the camera does not enter the sleep mode nor will the camera’s power turn off automatically. Depending on the camera model, when the battery power runs out or the internal temperature rises, the camera may stop operating automatically. This could cause the computer to malfunction, and any image data (file) being transmitted may be lost.
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Identifying the OS Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer. Windows 1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop. When the “My computer” icon is not on your desktop, click “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu. 2 3 Double-click the “Control Panel” icon. Double-click the “System” icon. The way the file icons inside the folder appear may vary depending on your version of Windows.
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Identifying the OS 4 A System Properties window will appear. Note and record the “System:” information. Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional or Windows XP, then press “OK” to close the window. If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, proceed to “Installing the USB driver for Windows 98” ( p.9). Users running Windows Me/2000/XP p.11 Users running other OS p.31 Mac OS (Macintosh) Select “About This Computer” from the Apple menu on the menu bar.
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Windows Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Make sure that: Windows Your computer is turned on and Windows is running. If you are running any applications, quit them all. You are recommended to power the camera using the optional AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image files (data). If you are using batteries, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power.
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Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using Windows 98/98 SE) If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, you must install the USB driver. Follow the instructions below to install the USB driver in your computer. Once it is fully installed, you do not need to repeat the procedure again. If your OS is Windows Me/2000/XP, skip the procedure below as the USB driver will be automatically installed. Proceed to “Connecting the camera to the computer” ( p.11).
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Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using Windows 98/98 SE) 3 Windows 4 10 5 Click “Continue”. The installation of the USB driver will start. Click “OK” to restart your computer and the installation is complete. When the computer has restarted, installation is complete. If the Olympus Windows Installer screen appears, click “Close” and remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
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Connecting the camera to the computer Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before connecting the camera to your computer for the first time. ( p.9) 1 Insert the marked end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. Look for this mark. Terminal USB port 2 After making sure that the camera is turned off, connect the end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera. Windows The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer.
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Connecting the camera to the computer 3 Turn the camera on. Windows Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up. Lamp Lens barrier (monitor) button Camera with a mode Set the mode dial to . (If the camera has a power switch as well as a mode dial, turn the power switch to ON.
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Connecting the camera to the computer 4 The computer recognizes the camera as a new device. When you connect the camera to the computer for the first time, the computer automatically recognizes the camera. Click “OK” when the message saying that the installation is completed appears. The computer recognizes the camera as a “Removable Disk”. When the camera is connected to the computer, none of the camera buttons are functional. Windows Windows XP You can download image files from the camera easily.
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Confirming the computer recognizes the camera 1 Windows 2 14 Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “My Computer” from the “Start” menu. Make sure the “Removable Disk” icon appears in the window. There may already be other “Removable Disk” icons for other devices, such as a removable media drive or USB Reader/Writer. In this case, the digital camera is recognized as another “Removable Disk”.
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Confirming the USB driver is installed If the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, follow the procedure below to check whether the USB driver has been fully installed. 1 2 Double-click the “System” icon. Windows 3 Open “My Computer” and double-click the “Control Panel” icon. For users running Windows XP, open “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu. The System window will appear. Click the “Device Manager” tab.
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Confirming the USB driver is installed 4 Confirm that “OLYMPUS Digital Camera” is in the “Universal Serial Bus Controller” category. Windows If you cannot find the “OLYMPUS Digital Camera”, turn the camera off, disconnect the camera from the computer and start again. Users running Windows 98/98 SE start again from “Confirming the USB driver is installed”, and Users running Window Me/2000/XP start from “Connecting the camera to the computer”.
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Downloading images to your computer 1 2 Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu. Double-click the “Removable Disk” icon. A new “Removable Disk” icon appears when the camera is connected to the computer, as the digital camera is recognized as a “Removable Disk”.
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Downloading images to your computer 4 Double-click the “100olymp” folder. Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.jpg” are displayed. Windows • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name File name (Example) (Example) Serial number Month / Day / Serial number • Serial numbers of image files run from 0001 to 9999. • Serial numbers of folders run from 100 to 999.
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Downloading images to your computer The “My Documents” window is displayed. 6 The image is saved in the computer (in My Documents folder). • To select all files, choose Edit > Select all. Windows Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.jpg) to the “My Documents” window. When the image file has been downloaded to the computer, you can view images by double-clicking the image files downloaded to your computer.
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Disconnecting the camera from your computer If your OS is Windows Me/2000, proceed to “Windows Me/2000/XP” ( p.21). Windows 98 Windows 1 2 3 20 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Some camera models have either a lamp on the right of the viewfinder or a card access lamp, and the location varies depending on the model. Refer to your camera’s reference manual.
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Disconnecting the camera from your computer 4 5 Lamp Remove the USB cable from the camera. Remove the USB cable from your computer. Windows 6 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Windows Me/2000/XP 1 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Some camera models have either a lamp on the right of the viewfinder or a card access lamp, and the location varies depending on the model.
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Disconnecting the camera from your computer 2 Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the task bar. The message saying that the drive has been stopped appears. 3 Click on the message. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” window appears. Windows 4 5 6 When a message appears, click “OK”. Remove the USB cable from the camera. Remove the USB cable from your computer.
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Macintosh Using Mac OS (9/X) Make sure that: Your computer is turned on and Mac OS is running. If you are running any applications, quit them all. You are recommended to power the camera using the optional AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image files (data). If you are using batteries, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power.
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Connecting the camera to the computer 1 Insert the marked end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. Look for this mark. Terminal USB port The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer. For details, refer to your computer's manual. 2 After making sure that the camera is turned off, connect the end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera. Macintosh The location of the USB connector or multi connector varies depending on the camera model.
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Connecting the camera to the computer 3 Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up. Camera with a mode Set the mode dial to . (If the camera has a power switch as well as a mode dial, turn the power switch to ON.
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Downloading images to your computer Mac OS 9 You can download images from the camera and save them in your computer (in this case, in the Hard Disk).
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Downloading images to your computer Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.JPG” are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name File name (Example) (Example) Serial number Month / Day / Serial number • When file number 9999 is reached, a new folder is created and assigned the next number.
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Downloading images to your computer The “Hard Disk” window is displayed. Macintosh 5 Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.JPG) to the “Hard Disk” window. The image is saved in the computer (in the Hard disk). • To select all images, click Edit > Select all. When the image file has been copied to the computer, you can view images by double-clicking the image files in the “Hard Disk” folder.
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Downloading images to your computer Mac OS X Malfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS. • If the camera is not connected correctly, a malfunction occurs in the computer. • Date and time information of image files is not accurately displayed. • If the card cover of the camera is opened while connecting to the computer, the “untitled” icon does not disappear from the desktop. etc. When the computer has recognized the camera, the Apple Image Capture software dialog appears.
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Disconnecting the camera from your computer 1 2 4 5 30 Lamp Card access lamp Drag the “untitled” icon on the desktop to “Trash”. Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Macintosh 3 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Remove the USB cable from the camera. Remove the USB cable from your computer.
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Downloading image files using other OS (For other OS users) Users running other OS cannot connect the camera directly to a computer. Windows 95 Windows NT Mac OS before OS 9 You can download images directly to your computer using an optional floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter. Does your computer have a USB interface? Is there a port marked on your computer? No Yes No Connect the camera directly to your computer using the provided USB cable.
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http://www.olympus.com/ OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD. San-Ei Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan Customer support (Japanese language only): Tel. 0426-42-7499 Tokyo OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Tel. 631-844-5000 Technical Support (USA) 24/7 online automated help: http://support.olympusamerica.com/ Phone customer support: Tel.