DIGITAL CAMERA C-2100 Ultra Zoom INSTRUCTIONS 1 GETTING STARTED 2 BASIC FUNCTIONS 3 SHOOTING FOR SPECIAL SITUATIONS 4 USING YOUR CAMERA’S ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 5 ADVANCED RECORDING/ DISPLAY TECHNIQUES 6 PRINT SETTINGS 7 TRANSFERRING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER 8 MISCELLANEOUS n Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. n We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Legal and other notices •All contents of this publication are subject to change without notice. •Although the contents of this publication have been carefully checked to avoid errors, some may still occur.
Declaration of Conformity Model Number: C-2100 Ultra Zoom Trade Name: OLYMPUS Responsible Party: Olympus America Inc. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 631-844-5000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CONTENTS Legal and other notices ..........................................2 Radio and television interference ...........................2 Trademarks ...........................................................3 Important safety instructions ................................11 Handling batteries 14 Handling the Camera 17 Camera care and storage 18 Selecting batteries for your camera 19 LCD display and backlight 20 Main features ......................................................21 Package contents .......
Display mode menu list ........................................52 Display menu 52 Setting the date and time .....................................54 How to use this instruction manual ......................56 2 BASIC FUNCTIONS 57 Turn the power on................................................58 Confirming the displays .......................................
CONTENTS (Cont.) 3 SHOOTING FOR SPECIAL SITUATIONS 81 Taking pictures under different conditions ............82 Taking portrait pictures 82 Taking pictures of moving subjects 82 Taking pictures focusing on both subject and the background 83 Taking close-up pictures 83 Taking night scenes 84 Taking a picture of a moving object at night 85 Using the scene program (S-Prg) mode.................86 Aperture priority mode ........................................87 Shutter priority mode ..........................
Recording – color/image quality.........................104 Setting the record mode TIFF SHQ HQ SQ 104 Recording – using the flash.................................
CONTENTS (Cont.) 5 ADVANCED RECORDING/DISPLAY TECHNIQUES 129 Recording – brightness/exposure .......................130 Locking the exposure ~ AE lock 130 Metering the average brightness ~ Multi-Metering 132 Recording – color/image quality.........................134 Adjusting the color ~ White Balance 134 Recording – others .............................................135 Taking panorama pictures ~ Function Card 135 Special Effects ~ Function Shooting 137 Display – checking pictures after shooting ......
Setting the times for power saving mode ~ Sleep .................................................................159 Selecting the file numbering system ~ File name ...........................................................160 About the file No. and folder No 160 The file No. and folder No. in each mode 160 Adjusting the brightness of the monitor ~ .......163 Selecting meters or feet as a measurement unit ~ m/ft ...................................................................
CONTENTS (Cont.) CAMEDIA Master features...................................190 Making dark images bright 190 Correcting blurry images 190 Composing images with templates 191 8 MISCELLANEOUS 193 Troubleshooting .................................................194 Operating problems 194 Problems with images 198 User maintenance ..............................................201 After use 201 Cleaning the camera 201 Connectable devices ~ System chart ...................202 Error codes........................
Important safety instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. A lightning flash with an arrowhead, enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated voltage points inside the product which could cause a serious electrical shock.
Important safety instructions (cont.) 1 Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. 2 Save These Instructions — Save all safety and operating instructions for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings — Read carefully and follow all warning labels on the product and all warnings described in the instructions. 4 Follow Instructions — Follow all instructions provided with this product. 5 Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
12 Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using the optional AC adapter, unplug the adapter power cord from the wall outlet immediately. To avoid damage from unexpected power surges, always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the camera when the camera is not in use. 13 Overloading — Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, power strips, or other power connection points with too many plugs.
Important safety instructions (cont.) WARNING! • Keep batteries away from children. • If a child swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately. • Dispose of lithium batteries promptly and safely in compliance with local laws regarding the disposal of such items. • To avoid causing a fire or minor burns, always handle lithium batteries carefully. • Never attempt to charge the lithium battery, disassemble it, heat it above 212°F (100°C) or incinerate it.
5 Never heat batteries or incinerate them. 6 Never attempt to connect a battery directly to a power outlet, or to a cigarette lighter in a vehicle. 7 If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately. WARNING 1 Keep batteries dry at all times. Never allow them to come into contact with fresh water or salt water.
Important safety instructions (cont.) CAUTION 1 Olympus NiMH batteries are intended for use only with Olympus digital cameras. Never use these batteries with any other device. 2 Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration. 3 Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries, batteries of different manufacture or capacity, etc.). 4 Always charge sets of batteries (2 or 4) together.
Handling the Camera WARNING 1 Use caution when taking flash pictures at close range. When you fire the flash, you must be at least 3 ft. away from the faces of your subjects, especially when taking pictures of infants and small children. Firing the flash too close to the subject's eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision. 2 To avoid damaging your eyes, never aim the camera directly into the sun, or any other extremely bright light source.
Important safety instructions (cont.) CAUTION 1 During operation of the camera, if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around the camera, immediately switch the camera off, disconnect the optional AC adapter (if it is connected), and allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool. Take the camera outdoors, away from flammable objects, and carefully remove the batteries to avoid burning your hands. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately.
CAUTION Selecting Batteries for Your Camera • This camera can use four AA NiMH batteries, four AA Alkaline batteries, four AA lithium batteries, four AA NiCd batteries, or two CRV3 lithium battery packs. Use of Olympus brand batteries is strongly recommended. • Alkaline battery performance is limited, especially at low temperatures. Using NiMH batteries is recommended. • AA manganese batteries cannot be used with this camera. • Always follow the battery recommendations and loading instructions.
Important safety instructions (cont.) NOTES LCD Display and Backlight ● Do not point the viewfinder towards strong light like the sun, as this may damage interior of the viewfinder. ● The backlight built into the monitor and control panel has a limited service life. When the monitor gets dark and jittery, consult your nearest Olympus dealer. ● In places subject to low temperatures, the backlight may take a long time to turn on or its color may change temporarily.
MAIN FEATURES n 2,110,000-pixel CCD that delivers high picture quality. n 10X optical zoom lens with a stabilizer function plus 2.7X Digital Zoom to make possible photographs equivalent to 27X zoom. (P. 71/98) n Various exposure modes for advanced shooting. (P. 44) n Multi-metering which calculates the appropriate exposure based on brightness metering at multiple points. (P. 132) n Sequential shooting at high shutter speeds (max. 2 frames/second) in all modes except TIFF.
MAIN FEATURES (Cont.) n The optional FL-40 external flash can be used to take sophisticated flash photographs. (P. 112) n Support for lithium battery packs for longer battery life in addition to AA NiMH batteries. * Recording mode: SQ NORMAL ** Sound cannot be played back by this camera. Connect it to a TV or personal computer for sound playback.
PACKAGE CONTENTS Camera Strap A/V cable USB cable Remote control Lens cap Warranty card/ Registration card Instructions/ Quick Start Guide Remote control instructions Software CD’s 23
PACKAGE CONTENTS (Cont.
NAMES OF PARTS Camera 1 2 3 45 67 9 0 8 ! # 9 $ display lever (T/W) (P. 125) 2 Shutter button (P. 67) 3 Mode dial (P. 44) 4 Self-timer lamp/AF assist lamp (P. 68/119/121/157) 5 Control panel (P. 27) 6 Diopter adjustment dial (P. 64) 7 5-pin external flash socket (P. 112) 8 Microphone (P. 123) 9 Strap eyelet (P. 32) & * ( @ 1 Zoom lever (T/W) (P. 71)/Index- %^ 0 Remote control receiver (P. 121) ! Lens @ Flash (built-in) (P. 72/106–116) # Flash switch (P. 72/108/113) $ Connector cover (P.
NAMES OF PARTS (cont.) ) q we r t u i o p Q ) Viewfinder (P. 28/29/65) q INFO button (P. 28) w Flash mode button ( ) (P. 106/108)/Erase button ( ) (P. 77/78) e DRIVE button (P. 102/117/118/ 138) ● Returns vertically-oriented pictures rotated using the Macro button or Metering mode button to their original position during display mode. r Metering mode button ( ) (P. 132/138) ● Rotates the vertically-oriented pictures 90° counterclockwise during display mode. t Macro button ( ) (P.
Control panel indications Flash mode (P. 106) Slow shutter synchronization flash (P. 110) Flash intensity control (P. 109) Card writing (P. 67) Sequential shooting (P. 118) Exposure compensation (P. 99) AF system (P. 96) Manual focus (P. 94) Sound record (P. 112) Stabilization system (P. 97) Card error (P. 61/203) Metering mode (P. 100) Battery check (P. 60) AE memory (P. 130) Auto bracket (P. 103) Record mode (P. 104) Macro mode (P. 90) Full-time AF (P. 95) White balance (P. 134) ISO (P.
NAMES OF PARTS (cont.) Viewfinder/Monitor indications (Picture information) Press the Monitor button ( ) to select whether images appear on the Monitor or in the viewfinder. Press the INFO button to select how much information is displayed (P.26). The following 3 types of display are available. Record mode Only the AF target mark: Warnings (AF confirmation mark and battery check) appear when required. Settings that are changed are displayed for approx. 2 seconds.
Display mode No information: Only battery check and are displayed. Partial information: These indications disappear after a certain amount of time has elapsed. Full information: All indications are displayed all the time while in the Display mode. Still picture Movie picture 1 1 2 3 4 5 04 5 x10 8 9 HQ 6 12.23.,00 21:56 3456 7 Partial information 9 @ HQ 6 3456 7 Partial information # x10 HQ SIZE: 1600x1200 F2.8 1/800 2.0 ! $ % ISO400 ^ 12.23.
1 GETTING STARTED This chapter outlines all of the things you need to do before you start using your camera such as loading batteries and inserting SmartMedia. It also explains how to use the Mode dial and the Menus.
ATTACHING THE STRAP the strap through the strap 1 1 Thread eyelet. the 2 Thread stopper as strap through the the arrows in the illustration show, then pull on it to make sure it is securely fastened to the stopper. 2 Stopper Camera strap eyelet the strap to the strap eyelet 3 Attach on the other side of camera, following steps 1 and 2 as explained above. Note: ● Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily catch on stray objects, causing serious damage.
LOADING THE BATTERIES This camera uses 4 AA NiMH batteries or 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. Important: Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. If an insulating sheet covers the terminals, peel it off ONLY from the terminals. sure that the camera power 1 Make switch is in the off position. the battery compartment 2 Slide lock on the battery compartment cover in the direction of .
LOADING THE BATTERIES (Cont.) the batteries. 5 Insert ● When using AA batteries 5 Insert the batteries with their poles oriented in the direction shown in the illustration. ● When using lithium battery packs Insert the batteries in the direction shown in the illustration. Do not insert them in any other direction. When using AA batteries When using lithium battery packs the battery compartment 6 6 Close cover, then press it down and slide it in the opposite direction of the arrow printed on it.
Note: ● CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be charged. ● Alkaline batteries have a lot of variation in their performance and deteriorate particularly at low temperatures. It is recommended that lithium battery packs or NiMH batteries be used. ● Manganese batteries cannot be used. Please read the cautions concerning batteries. (See page 19.) ● If the terminals inside the battery compartment are dirty, it will noticeably shorten the life of the batteries. Do not touch the inside of the battery compartment.
LOADING THE BATTERIES (Cont.) Service life of NiMH battery The table below shows the approximate number of photographs that can be taken and the display time available with the NiMH batteries. Note that the lives of battery packs may vary according to the type of battery, manufacture, camera shooting conditions, etc. Service life of NiMH battery Shooting/Displaying Number of photos Display time Condition 1 2 Battery life Approx. 100 frames Approx.
USING THE AC POWER ADAPTER (Optional) An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Use an AC adapter designed for the area camera is used. Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center for details. 1 sure that the camera power 1 Make switch is in the off position. the AC adapter into a power 2 Plug outlet. the jack cover and plug the 3 Open connection cord into the DC-In jack.
LOADING THE BATTERIES (Cont.) Warning: Incorrect use of the batteries may cause fire or electric shock. ● Be sure to use an Olympus AC adapter. Using a non-Olympus adapter could be hazardous and may damage the camera. Olympus is not responsible for any damage caused by the use of AC adapters not designed for this camera. ● Never plug or unplug the AC adapter if you have wet hands. When unplugging the adapter, hold the body of the unit, not the cord. Never pull, bend, twist or modify the cord.
INSERTING AND EJECTING SmartMedia What is SmartMedia? SmartMedia is a recording medium for the Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera. Images recorded and stored on SmartMedia can easily be deleted, overwritten, and/or edited on a PC. This instruction manual uses the term “card” when referring to SmartMedia. Compatible SmartMedia cards ● Provided 8 MB standard card (with the Panorama composite function).
INSERTING AND EJECTING SmartMedia (Cont.) Insert the SmartMedia card sure that the camera power 1 Make switch is in the off position. 1 2 Open the Card cover. 2 the SmartMedia card in the 3 Insert direction shown in the illustration. ● Note the orientation of the card. If it is inserted incorrectly, it may become jammed. ● When using a special function SmartMedia card (optional), insert it in the same way. 4 Close the cover tightly. 40 3 Insert the card fully until you feel it lock into place.
Ejecting the SmartMedia card sure that the camera power 1 Make switch is in the off position. 2 1 Open the Card cover. 2 the card inward slightly. 3 Push ● The card will pop out so that it can be withdrawn easily. 4 Pull out the card. 3 The card is ejected Note: ● NEVER open the Card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or disconnect the optional AC adapter while the camera is in use. Doing so could destroy all data on the card. ● Destroyed data cannot be restored.
FORMATTING NEW SmartMedia CARDS Preparing the card for writing data - Formatting Formatting a card prepares it to accept data. Olympus Brand-formatted cards are highly recommended. When using non-Olympus cards or cards formatted by a PC, be sure to format them with the camera before use. (P, A, S, M or S-Prg, 1 3 the camera power on, and set 1 Turn the mode dial to the Record mode ). (Menu button). 2 ●Press The menu is displayed on the viewfinder when the mode dial is set to the Record mode.
to select YES. 5 Press ● If you want to cancel formatting, 5 select NO. the OK button to start the 6 Press formatting process. ● Card formatting starts when the card-access lamp blinks. ● The menu disappears when formatting is complete. 6 YES NO Confirmation screen Note: ● All existing data stored on the card will be erased when the card is formatted. Make sure that you save or transfer important data before formatting a used card.
SETTING THE MODE DIAL You can change modes by turning the mode dial on the top righthand side of the camera. D E DIA MO g P L Pr S- M S A P (Program mode): In program mode, you can take a properly exposed photograph by simply aiming the camera and pressing the shutter button. Aperture and shutter speed are set automatically by the camera. A (Aperture priority mode): Aperture can be set manually in the aperture priority mode. This is useful when you want to have more control over image exposure.
HOW TO USE THE MENU Most functions can be easily displayed and set with the menu on the Monitor. Adjustments to the mode dial will determine available menu selections. Modes not available on the menu can be set with the corresponding buttons on the camera. Refer to the menu index (P.48 - 53) and select the function you need. Functions that can be set by the mode dial are listed below.
HOW TO USE THE MENU (Cont.) Example: When the white balance is set P F2.8 1/800 0.0 ON DIGITAL ZOOM WB ISO OFF Example: When moving to the following pages P F2.8 1/800 0.0 AUTO AUTO ON [1/5] DIGITAL ZOOM WB ISO OFF AUTO AUTO [1/5] P F2.8 1/800 0.0 AUTO DIGITAL ZOOM P F2.8 1/800 0.0 WB ISO [1/5] SLOW To set up BKT MULTI METERING OK or The adjustment is saved. • If you finish by pressing (Menu button), any adjustments you have made will not be saved. 4 Press options.
5 select additional menu options 5 To Press to view additional menu options (for each selection), then press to select the desired option. finished, 6 When button or . press the OK ● The green frame moves to the left and adjusted items are displayed on the right. ● When in the record mode (any mode except ) pictures can be taken. the OK button. 7 Press ● The setting will be saved and the normal display will be restored. 6, 7 P F2.8 1/800 0.0 0.3 SLOW BKT MULTI METERING 0.6 1.
RECORD MODE MENU LIST The following items can be adjusted. This can be done any time. Please refer to HOW TO USE THE MENU (P.45), and/or the pages for each function, in order to set the following items (P.48 – 53). Still picture record menu Displays by the Still picture record mode (P, A, S, M, S-Prg). Menu page Display DIGITAL ZOOM 1/5 Function Initial setting Activates the Stabilization system. (P.97) ON 2.7x digital zoom is available. (P.
Menu page Display AF MODE 3/5 FULL-TIME AF Function iESP The camera automatically focuses without pressing the shutter button halfway. (P.95) OFF Able to record sound after taking pictures. (P.122) OFF Card function for taking panorama picture images. (P.135) 4/5 5/5 FUNCTION Initial setting Adjusts the focusing range when using autofocus. (P.96) – Allows you to use picture effects: monochrome, sepia, white, and black boards. (P.137) OFF CARD SETUP Formats the card. (P.
RECORD MODE MENU LIST (Cont.) MOVIE picture record menu Options when the movie picture record mode Menu page Display DIGITAL ZOOM 1/3 2/3 50 is activated. Function Initial setting Activates the Stabilization system. (P.97) ON 2.7x digital zoom is available. (P.98) OFF Adjusts the white balance according to the light source. (P.134) AUTO Adjusts the ISO sensitivity. (P.101) AUTO MULTI METERING Obtains the appropriate exposure by metering multiple objects. (P.
Menu page Display FUNCTION Function Special effects are available: monochrome/sepia (P.137) Initial setting OFF CARD SETUP Formats the card. (P.42) – MODE SETUP Change the camera to your desired setting. [ Mode setting menu table (P. 144) – Sets the record mode (HQ/SQ). (P.
DISPLAY MODE MENU LIST Display menu Options available when a still picture is displayed. Menu page 1/1 Display Initial setting Runs through all stored pictures automatically. (P.127) – Dubs sound onto recorded pictures. (P.139) – FUNCTION Not available. – CARD SETUP Erases all frames (P. 78) and formats the card (P. 42). – Change the camera to your desired setting. [ Mode setting menu table (P.
Options available when a movie picture is displayed. Menu page 1/1 Display Function Initial setting MOVIE PLAY Plays back movie pictures. (P.74) – FUNCTION Creating a movie index (P.140) and editing movies pictures. (P.142) – Erases all frames (P. 78) and formats the card (P. 42). – Change the camera to your desired setting. [ Mode setting menu table (P.
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME You can adjust and include the date and time, and put them on recorded pictures. (Menu button). (P.45) 1 Press ● Menu will be displayed on the 2, 3, 4 monitor. ● When no images are recorded on the card, menu options can be adjusted in all modes except display . on the Arrow pad to 2 Press select MODE SETUP, then press to select SETUP. Finally, press the OK button. ● Mode setting screen will be displayed on the monitor. 2, 3 1 Still picture record menu A F2.8 1/800 0.
5 Press setting. to move to the year (Y) 5, 6 to select the year. 6 Press When the year is selected, press to set the month. ● Repeat the procedure until the date and time are completely set. the OK button. 7 Press ● For a more accurate setting, press the OK button when the clock hits 00 seconds. The clock will start when you press the OK button. ● Mode setting screen will appear here. 7, 8 Date and time screen the OK button twice. 8 Press ● Menu screen will disappear.
HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This manual uses various signs and symbols to indicate different types of information. Please read the following explanation carefully before operating your digital camera. Before operation, switch the mode dial until the following signs appear. If the mode dial's setting signs are not displayed, you can use functions without setting the mode dial. This indicates the button, control panel or viewfinder/monitor indications that correspond to the function you will use.
2 BASIC FUNCTIONS This chapter demonstrates how to use your camera’s basic functions, such as taking pictures, displaying stored pictures, and erasing stored pictures. Please read this section carefully.
TURN THE POWER ON 5Setting the power switch OFF ON RESET : Power off : Power on : ● Move the switch to reset momentarily and then release, the power switch will automatically move back to ON. All settings except the mode setting menu (P. 144) will be reset to the factorypreset (initial settings). ● Hold the switch in reset position for over 3 seconds, and all settings, except for the date and time, will be reset to the initial settings. 2 illustration) to remove the lens cap. 2 Turn the mode dial to P.
TAKING PICTURES WHILE USING THE MONITOR Press (Moniter button). The same sign on the finder will be displayed on the monitor. The displayed subject will switch between the viewfinder and monitor each time you press this button. (Monitor button) When the power is turned on in the Record mode (P, A, S, M, S-Prg, ), the icon appears in the viewfinder, and when the power is turned on in the Display mode ( ), it appears on the monitor.
CONFIRMING THE DISPLAYS Checking the batteries When the power is turned on, the remaining battery power will be displayed on the control panel. If it is low, please replace the batteries. If your batteries are either NiMH or NiCd, please charge them when their power is low. Control panel Battery check lights and turns off automatically. The batteries are OK. You are ready to take pictures. blinks and other indicators on the control panel are displayed normally.
Checking the card When the power is turned on, the camera checks the SmartMedia card. Control panel When there is no SmartMedia card in the camera: The card error indicator on the monitor blinks and NO CARD appears on the viewfinder. [Insert the SmartMedia card. Card error Control panel When there is a problem with the SmartMedia card: An error sign appears with the blinking card error indicator and CARD ERROR appears on the monitor. [Format the card or use a new card.
CONFIRMING THE DISPLAYS (Cont.) Checking the number of storable pictures left When the power is turned on in the still picture mode, the number of storable pictures left will appear on the control panel. For movie pictures, the seconds remaining will appear. ● When the power is turned on with the mode dial at A, S, M, P, or S-Prg: The number of storable pictures left will appear. Number of storable pictures left ● When the power is turned on with the mode dial The seconds remaining will appear.
Number of storable pictures left The number of storable pictures left and recording time remaining will vary depending on the selected recording mode or remaining card storage. Preset print or sound recording will also affect memory capacity.
ADJUSTING THE DIOPTER the Diopter adjustment dial 1 Turn to see the AF target mark clearly. Viewfinder P F2.8 1/30 AF target mark 64 0.
HOW TO USE THE VIEWFINDER/ MONITOR to switch the display to 1 Press the monitor. The monitor is more useful than the viewfinder if you cannot hold the camera in a proper position.
HOLDING THE CAMERA Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. Proper Proper Improper Keep your fingers away from the lens. Keep your fingers away from the flash. Note: ● Keep your finger and the strap away from the lens, flash, and AF assist lamp.
TAKING PICTURES Proper shutter release There are 2 steps when releasing the Shutter. Practice well before actually taking photos. the shutter button halfway. 1 Press ● The AF confirmation mark will light when the focus and exposure are locked. It will blink if the focus or exposure are not locked. ● To focus the camera when the subject of the picture is outside the AF target mark, use the focus lock. (P.
TAKING PICTURES (Cont.) Taking a still picture the picture by turning 1 Compose the camera towards the subject. 2, 3 the shutter button halfway 2 Press to lock the focus and exposure. Use the focus lock if the camera itself cannot focus on the subject (P.93). ● The AF confirmation mark will light up and the camera will beep once. ● The AF confirmation mark will blink if the focus and exposure are not locked. Please refer to SUBJECTS THAT ARE HARD TO FOCUS, P.92.
the shutter button fully to 3 Press take a picture. ● A beep means that the photograph was taken successfully. ● The lower image memory gauge will light up and the camera will begin storing the image onto the card. ● Soon after displaying the picture just taken, the viewfinder will again show the area it is being aimed at. See REC VIEW (P.158). ● Continuous shooting is available if the memory gauge shows there is space in the card. ● When more than two images are recorded, the center block will light up.
TAKING PICTURES (Cont.) Recording movies 1 3, 4 1 Set the mode dial to . the picture by turning 2 Compose the camera towards the subject. the shutter button halfway 3 Press to lock the focus and exposure. Use the focus lock if the camera itself cannot focus the subject (P.93). ● The AF confirmation mark will light up and the camera will beep. ● The AF confirmation mark will blink if the focus and exposure are not locked. Please refer to SUBJECTS THAT ARE HARD TO FOCUS, P.92. the shutter button fully.
ZOOM You can select telephoto or wide-angle with the 10x zoom. When the digital zoom in the menu is turned on (P.98), 27x zoom is available with the 2.7x digital zoom. When you take a picture from a distance (telephoto): Press the zoom lever toward T to zoom in. When you take a picture at close range (wide-angle): Press the zoom lever toward W to zoom out. m The speed of the zoom-in/out can be adjusted by changing the angle of the zoom lever. P F2.8 1/1000 Slow Wide le Te P F2.
USING THE FLASH – Auto flash The flash will work automatically in low-light conditions. For other conditions, refer to P.107. the flash switch located 1 Slide under the flash (see the illustration) to raise the flash. ● Make sure that , and do not appear on the control panel. If there is one or more of them, press the flash mode button to turn them off. See SELECT THE FLASH PATTERN on P.106 Flash mode button 2, 3 the shutter button halfway. 2 Press ● When lights on the viewfinder, the flash is activated.
CONFIRMING RECORDED PICTURES – Quick view Displaying still pictures You can quickly shift from the record mode to the display mode by pressing . This allows you to check the movie you have just recorded. twice quickly. 1 Press ● The monitor will turn on and the 2 1 3 last recorded picture will be displayed. ● Setting the Mode dial to will also display recorded pictures. All stored pictures in the card can 2 be displayed by pressing the Arrow pad. : Displays the next picture.
CONFIRMING RECORDED PICTURES – Quick view (Cont.) Displaying movies the Quick view to display a 1 Use recorded movie (P.73). images with the 2 Select using the Arrow pad. 2, 4 mark (Menu button). 3 ●Press The menu screen will appear. MOVIE PLAY, then press 4 Select to select START. ● Press the menu button to cancel.
5 the OK button. 5 Press ● The movie display will start after the card access lamp stops blinking. When you want to pause... Press the OK button while displaying images. You can display frames with the Arrow pad when normal displaying is paused or stopped. : Jumps to the beginning of the movie. : Displays the end of the movie. : Every time the right arrow is pressed, the next frame will be displayed. A movie is displayed by holding down the right arrow continuously.
DISPLAYING ON TV Recorded images and sound can be displayed on TV with the AV cable. [Connection] * Make sure that the TV and camera power are off before connecting. 1 Connect the AV cable to the camera's A/V OUT jack (black). 2 Connect the AV cable to the TV's video input (yellow) and audio input (white) connectors. 3 2 AV cable Connect to the A/V OUT jack (black). [After connection] TV 1 Turn on the camera and TV. 2 Set the mode dial to . the image to be displayed using the Arrow pad.
ERASING IMAGES Unwanted images can be erased using the same process for both still images and movies. Before erasing, make sure that the protection seal has been removed from the SmartMedia card and other image protection settings on the camera have been cancelled. Be aware of the following! ● NEVER perform the following acts while erasing pictures. They may destroy data stored in the SmartMedia card.
ERASING IMAGES (Cont.) All-frame erasure the mode dial to . 1 Set ● The card access lamp will blink and 1 2, 4 a list of stored images will be read out. After that, the last recorded picture will be displayed. (Menu button). 2 Press ● The menu screen will be displayed. 3 Select CARD SETUP, then . the OK button. 4 Press ● A message asking you to confirm the erasure will appear. To cancel: Press on the Arrow pad to select NO, then press the OK button or (Erase button).
PROTECTION You can prevent accidental erasure of pictures you want to keep. 2 the mode dial to . 1 Set ● The card access lamp will blink and 1 a list of stored images will be read out. After that, the last recorded picture will be displayed. the picture you want to 2 Display protect. (DISPLAY AN IMAGE (P.124), CLOSE-UP DISPLAY (P.126), and INDEX-DISPLAY MODE (P.125).) the OK button. The 3 Press displayed picture will then be protected. ● will appear on the monitor.
TURNING OFF THE POWER When you are finished using the camera, turn the power off. Although the camera will automatically enter sleep mode if not used for an extended period of time, turning off the power is still highly recommended. the camera's power switch 1 Turn off. 1 ● The power will now be off. If an image is being recorded on the card (the card access lamp will be blinking), the camera will turn off after recording is complete. 2 Put on the lens cap.
3 SHOOTING FOR SPECIAL SITUATIONS This section explains how to use the camera’s advanced features to achieve professional-looking results under a variety of conditions.
TAKING PICTURES UNDER DIFFERENT CONDITIONS Taking portrait pictures A portrait-style photograph features an in-focus subject against a blurred background. Your camera offers two different ways of achieving this effect. m With the mode dial set to “S-Prg”, select “S-Prg”–“ ” in the Menu (P. 86). Focus on the subject. Exposure is adjusted automatically according to the conditions. m Set the mode dial to “A”, then manually set the aperture to a lower value. (P.
Taking pictures focusing on both subject and the background For example, if you want to take a picture with a beautiful background when you are on travel, you will want to have both your subject and the background in focus. Your camera offers two different ways of achieving this effect. m With the mode dial set to “S-Prg”, select “S-Prg”–“ ” in the Menu (p.86). Focus on the subject. Exposure is adjusted automatically according to the conditions.
TAKING PICTURES UNDER DIFFERENT CONDITIONS (Cont.) Taking night scenes To capture a twilight scene or sunset naturally, you need to set your shutter speed to a lower value. If the Mode dial is set to “P”, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with only the glow of the sunset or sparkle of the stars appearing. We recommend that you experiment by taking several pictures to determine the optimum settings for natural-looking twilight shots.
Taking a picture of a moving object at night With the slow synchronization ( ) mode, you can achieve interesting effects when taking pictures of moving objects (such as cars ) at night. Depending on the type of effect, you want you can select from “ ”“ 1” or “ 2” in the Menu (p.110). ● Select “ 1” to capture the subject at the beginning of the shutter release. The streak made by the headlights of a moving car will come towards you. ● Select “ 2 ” to capture the subject at the end of the shutter release.
USING THE SCENE PROGRAM (S-Prg) MODE 1 Press ● You to display the Menu. can display the menu regardless of the mode selected by the mode dial (P, A, S, M, S-Prg). 2, 3 5 on the Arrow pad to 2 Press select “S-Prg”, then press . the desired S-Prg mode 3 Select from “ , , , ”, then press the OK button. (p.82-84) 4 Press the OK button again. ● The settings will be stored in memory, and the Menu will disappear. 3, 4 1 P F2.8 1/800 0.0 MODE SETUP S-Prg 5 Take a picture.
APERTURE PRIORITY MODE You can set the aperture manually in the Aperture priority mode. This is especially useful for taking portrait pictures with blurred backgrounds. the Mode dial to “A”. 1 Set ● Aperture setting is displayed in 2 1 green. on the Arrow pad to 2 Select select the aperture. : Increases the value. : Decreases the value. Zoom position Range of the value Wide (W) F2.8 – F8.0 Tele (T) F3.5 – F8.0 Aperture A F2.8 1/800 0.0 . .
SHUTTER PRIORITY MODE You can set the shutter speed manually in the Shutter priority mode. Set the shutter to a fast speed to capture a moving object. Set it to a slow speed to express motion. 2 the Mode dial to “S”. 1 Set ● Shutter speed appears 1 on the display. on the Arrow pad to 2 Press select the shutter speed. : To increase shutter speed. : To lower shutter speed. Shutter speed range* 1/2 to 1/800 (sec) Shutter speed S F 2 . 8 1/800 0.0 ..
MANUAL MODE You can set the aperture and the shutter speed manually in the Manual mode. To check the exposure, refer to the exposure differential on the display. 1 2 the mode dial to “M”. 1 Set ● The aperture and the shutter speed appear on the display. on the Arrow 2 Press pad to select the aperture and the shutter speed. : Increases the aperture : Decreases the aperture : Makes faster the shutter speed : Makes slower the shutter speed ..Aperture differential ● The difference (ranging from –3.0 to +3.
MACRO MODE Use the Macro mode to shoot subjects at close range. You can get as close as 4 inches to your subject (when the zoom lever is set to “W” to the maximum position), allowing you to fill the entire frame with your subject. 1 Press to display “ 1 control panel. 2 ” on the ● To cancel the Macro mode, press the Macro button repeatedly until the “ ” goes off on the control panel. 2 Take picture. Control panel Macro mode ● Each time you press ,“ ” goes on and off.
4 USING YOUR CAMERA’S ADVANCED FUNCTIONS In this section, you will find out how to take pictures using more advanced functions, such as manual focus, brightness adjustment, special effects, etc.
RECORDING—range/focus Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under certain types of conditions auto focus may not work properly. If you run into problems, try the procedure below or switch to Manual focus (p.94). Conditions 1 to 3 Auto focus may not work properly. The AF confirmation mark may blink. 1 Subjects with low contrast Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p.
Focus lock When your main subject is not within the AF target marks , follow the procedure below. your subject within the 1 Position AF target mark, and press the P F2.8 1/800 0.0 Shutter button halfway. ● The exposure is locked, and the AF confirmation mark lights. When the AF confirmation mark blinks... The focus or exposure is not locked. Position your subject again, and repeat step 1 until the AF confirmation mark lights.
RECORDING—range/focus (Cont.) Setting the focus manually — Manual focus Use this function to focus manually. 2, 3 1 Press the OK button. ● The focus mode selection menu appears. 2 Press select MF. ● on the Arrow pad to and the distance indicator appear on the control panel. 3 Press length. to select the focal ● The display will be magnified to make focusing easier. ● When the distance indicator is moved to less than 3.25 ft, the display will switch to a shorter distance (3-15/16" to 3.25 ft).
Focusing instantly — FULL TIME AF With FULL TIME AF, focusing time may be shorter. FULL TIME AF keeps the image on the LCD monitor/viewfinder in focus at all times. To select/cancel FULL TIME AF, set it to ON or OFF in the Menu. 2, 3 . 1 Press ● Menu appears. on the Arrow pad to 2 Press select FULL-TIME AF, then press . to select ON, then 3 Press press the OK button. ● Confirm your settings. ● If you want to take a picture now, you can do so. the OK button.
RECORDING—range/focus (Cont.) Selecting the focus range (AF MODE) You can select the focus range of your subject. iESP : Focus selection is based on the entire image on the screen (factory preset). SPOT : Focus selection is based on the image within the AF target mark. 2, 3 to display Menu. 1 Press on the Arrow pad to 2 Press select AF MODE, then press . to select iESP or 3 Press SPOT, then press the OK button. ● If you want to take a picture now, you can do so. the OK button.
Compensating for image blur — Stabilization system When you take pictures with at wide-angle or telephoto, camera shake is more likely to affect the picture, causing image blur. If this happens to you, you can compensate for camera shake with the camera shake prevention feature. Under some conditions, may not work effectively. • When the camera angle is changed very quickly • Night-scene recording • Overexposure • When the battery indicator is blinking 3, 4 2 1 Press 2 Press select to display Menu.
RECORDING—range/focus (Cont.) Using the 27X zoom — DIGITAL ZOOM You can take a 2.7X zoom photograph with the maximum optical zoom. If you use a 10X optical zoom, you can take an 27X zoom photograph with DIGITAL ZOOM. 4 2 . 1 Press ● Menu appears. on the Arrow pad to 2 Press select DIGITAL ZOOM, then press . When DIGITAL ZOOM appears, press to select ON, then press the OK button. 3 Press the OK button again. ● To go back to the normal screen, press the OK button again. The setting is stored.
RECORDING—brightness/exposure Compensating for lighting conditions — Exposure compensation You can adjust exposure manually by +/– 2 (in increments of approx. 1/3). If you want a white object to appear as white as possible, adjust + to increase the exposure. If you want a black object to appear as black as possible, adjust – to decrease the exposure. 2 1 the Mode dial to P, A, S, S-Prg 1 Set or . ● The exposure setting will be displayed. on the Arrow pad for + 2 Press adjustment and for – adjustment.
RECORDING—brightness/exposure (Cont.) Selecting the area of the brightness for metering — Metering mode You can select the area of the brightness for metering. When you know the area is properly exposed, press the to choose the metering mode. Setting mode/Control panel display Standard (digital ESP metering) Center-weighted averaging metering Spot metering 1 Press metering) or until (Spot (Center-weighted averaging metering) mark is displayed on the control panel.
Changing the ISO Increase the ISO when you want to take pictures in low-light situations with a fairly high shutter speed. You can select from AUTO, as well as 100, 200 and 400. When you set to AUTO, the sensitivity is automatically changed depending on the shooting conditions. The higher the ISO, the faster the shutter speed that can be used and the less light required. 2, 3 1 ● Menu appears. Press . on the Arrow pad to 2 Press select ISO, then press .
RECORDING—brightness/exposure (Cont.) Recording images sequentially with different exposures — Auto bracket Use this mode to record images with different exposures. Focus and white balance will be measured first and fixed during sequential shooting. You can select the number of pictures to take sequentially. Control panel the record mode to any mode 1 Set other than TIFF. If the record mode is set to TIFF, available. (P. 104) is not to display the Menu.
until 6 Press disappears from the control panel. 7 6 a picture. 7 Take ● When the Shutter button is released in the sequence mode, the camera stops taking pictures. Control panel Auto bracket Note: ● If there is not enough room left in memory for the sequence mode with Bracketing, it will not be possible to take next picture. ● Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off (p. 148).
RECORDING–color/image quality Setting the record mode TIFF SHQ HQ SQ Select the desired record mode. ● With the mode dial set to P, A, S, M or S-Prg (for still pictures) You can select from TIFF, SHQ, HQ and SQ. Image quality increases in the order of SQ[HQ[SHQ[TIFF. TIFF is the highest quality image format. The higher the quality, the better the printed images will look. Pictures shot in the SHQ or TIFF mode take longer to record and play back than picture shot in SQ and HQ.
..Default resolution and compression rate settings Refer to the table below for image quality factory presets. ● For TIFF mode, you can select the resolution (p.153). ● For SQ mode, you can select the resolution and compression rate (p.154).
RECORDING—using the flash Select a flash mode to match the lighting conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also correct the amount of light using the flash compensation mode (p.109). To use the external flash, refer to page 112. Press (Flash mode button) to select a flash mode. Each time you press the button, the camera switches between the following flash modes. (P. 108) Flash mode Flash mode/Control panel Use Auto-Flash (p. 72) Automatically fires in low-light and backlight conditions.
m RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH This mode significantly reduces the phenomenon of “red-eye” by emitting about 10 pre-flashes before firing the regular flash. This mode works the same way as the auto-flash except for the pre-flashes. Note: ● It takes about 1 sec. before the Shutter is released. ● Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at the preflashes, or if the shooting range is to far. Individual physical characteristics may also limit effectiveness.
RECORDING—using the flash(Cont.) 3, 4 the flash switch to the left to 1 Slide pop up the flash. 2 ● The flash does not fire in the movie recording mode ( ). 2 Press mode until the desired flash appears on the control panel. ● Each time you press , the flash mode will switch from AUTOFLASH [RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH ( )[ FILL-IN FLASH ( ). 3 Press the Shutter button halfway down. ● When the flash mark ( ) lights on the display, the flash is ready to fire.
Correcting the amount of light produced by the flash — Flash intensity control You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash to correspond with your shooting requirements. 2, 3 1 Press 2 Press select to display Menu. on the Arrow pad to , then press . to increase/decrease 3 Press the amount of light emitted. ● appears on the control panel. ● Use to increase/decrease the value. : The exposure is corrected by a +1/3 EV step with each press.
RECORDING—using the flash (Cont.) Selecting the flash light emission timing — Slow synchronization flash mode This mode allows you to synchronize the light emitted by the flash with a slow shutter speed. Setting the shutter speed to a lower value lets you capture a sharper image. SLOW 1 : 1st-CURTAIN: To capture the subject at the beginning of the shutter release. The streak made by the headlights of a moving car will come towards you.
3 Press SLOW to select SLOW 1 or 2, then press the OK 4 3 button. ● appears on the control panel. ● Press the OK button again to store the setting. The Menu disappears and the normal screen is restored. a picture. 4 Take ● When SLOW 2 is selected, the flash will fire a pre-flash before the regular flash. 3 P F2.8 1/30 SLOW BKT MULTI METERING 0.
RECORDING—using the flash (Cont.) Using an external flash The FL-40 external flash (optional) can be used when taking flash pictures, either by itself or together with the main flash. To connect the FL-40 to the camera, the exclusive FL-BK01 flash bracket (optional) and FL-CB01 bracket cable (optional) are required. Without these options, the FL-40 will not perform differently from non-Olympus external flashes.
the Mode dial to P, A, S, M, or 2 Set S-Prg. 2 5 on the external flash. 3 Turn ● The mode for the external flash is TTL-AUTO. the flash switch on the 4 Slide camera to open the main flash. (Flash mode button) to 5 Press select the camera’s flash mode. ● Auto-Flash (P.72), Red-Eye Reduction Flash (P.107), and Fill-in Flash (P.107) are available. ● A slow-shutter synchronization flash can also be set (P.110).
RECORDING—using the flash (Cont.) m Taking pictures using the FL-40 external flash by itself See steps 1 and 2 in Taking pictures using both the main flash and the FL-40 external flash (P.112) sure that the main flash is 3 Make closed. If it opens at any time during shooting, close it. 4 3 (Flash mode button) to 4 Press display the available modes on the control panel. Modes will be displayed in the following order: Auto-Flash (no display), Red-Eye Reduction Flash , Fill-in Flash , FLASH OFF .
Taking pictures with commercially available external flashes External flashes (commercially available) can also be used with the exclusive FL-BK01 (optional) and FL-CB01 bracket cable (optional). For details about how and when to use external flash, see “Usable commercially available external flashes”. (P. 116) an external flash on the 1 Mount flash bracket, then fasten it to the camera's tripod socket and connect the flash bracket and the camera's 5-pin external flash socket using the bracket cable.
RECORDING—using the flash (Cont.) m Usable commercially available external flashes When selecting an extension flash, use products which meet the following basic conditions. (1) Exposures when using an extension flash require that adjustments be made on the extension flash unit. If an extension flash is used in the Auto mode, match it with the F value and ISO sensitivity settings on the camera.
RECORDING—Others Taking pictures in sequence — Sequential mode Use this mode to take pictures in sequence. When the shutter release button is held down, the camera will take pictures in sequence. Picture-taking will stop when you release your finger from the button. A max. 2 frames/sec. is available in this mode. (in all record modes except TIFF) Press to change the function of this mode.
RECORDING—Others (Cont.) Sequential shooting/AF sequential shooting the record mode to any mode 1 Set other than TIFF. If the record mode Control panel is set to TIFF, the Sequential mode is not available. (P. 104). sure that the mode dial is 2 Make switched to P, A, S, M or S-Prg. 3 Press until (sequential mode) or (AF sequential mode) is displayed. Record mode 3 2 4 the shutter button to take 4 Press pictures.
Using the self-timer Use a tripod to fix the camera securely. Press until (self1 timer/remote control) is displayed 1 2 on the control panel. the shutter button. 2 Press ● The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will light up for approx. 10 seconds. Then, the illuminator will blink for approx. 2 seconds and the shutter will be released. ● In the mode, movie recording starts. To stop recording, wait until the camera stops recording (i.e.
RECORDING—Others (Cont.) Taking pictures using the remote control You can shoot and display pictures using the remote control. (P. 76) Before use, attach the camera to a tripod securely. until (self1 Press timer/remote control) appears.
the picture, aim the 2 Compose remote control at the remote control window on the camera, then press the shutter button on the remote control to take the picture. ● The self-timer lamp will blink. the mode dial is set to P, A, 3 When S, M, or S-Prg... Press the shutter button on the remote control. ● The self-timer lamp will blink and the shutter will be released in approx. 3 seconds. 15° 9.8ft 15° 9.8ft 16.4ft When the mode dial is set to (movie), press the shutter button on the remote control.
RECORDING—Others (Cont.) Recording Sound When Taking A Picture — Sound record Select to take pictures with or without sound. Still Picture Recording: 4-second sound recording is possible. Movie Recording: Simultaneous sound recording is possible. Set the sound record mode in the Still picture record mode or the independently. Sound can be added to still pictures after they are taken. (P. 139) 3, 4 1 mode 1 When taking a still picture: Set the mode dial to P, A, S, M or S-Prg.
5 the OK button, then take the 5 Press picture. ● Settings will be stored and the menu screen will disappear. ● 0.5 seconds after the shutter is released, sound recording will start. recording, turn the camera 6 During microphone towards the subject. ● During recording, the recording mark on the control panel will blink and a bar showing that recording is proceeding will be displayed. ● When the camera is more than 1m from the subject, sound cannot be recorded clearly.
DISPLAY—Checking Recorded Pictures Single-picture display or index display (showing multiple pictures at one time) are available. You can also magnify a single picture (close-up display) or display pictures like an automatic slide-show (automatic display). Displaying a single image — Single Image Display 1 the mode dial to . 1 Set ● The card access lamp will blink and the last picture taken will appear on the Monitor. ● If you press , you can switch the display in the viewfinder. (P.
Displaying Multiple Pictures At One Time — Index Display If you turn the zoom lever to W, you can display multiple pictures at once (4, 9, or 16-grid). This is convenient for picking one picture in comparison to several others. To change the number of pictures displayed [ CHANGE THE NUMBER OF PICTURES IN THE INDEX DISPLAY. (P.165) the mode dial to . 1 Set ● The card access lamp will blink and 3 1 2 the last picture taken will appear on the Monitor. the zoom lever to W.
DISPLAY—Checking Recorded Pictures (Cont.) Close-up display By moving the zoom lever to the T side, images can be enlarged 1.5x, 2x, 2.5x, or 3x. the images you want to 1 Select enlarge. ● Images with the be enlarged. 1 2 mark cannot the zoom lever towards T. 2 Press ● With each further press of the zoom lever, the picture will be enlarged 1.5x, 2x, 2.5x, or 3x. ● To return to 1x, press the zoom lever to W. 2.
Slide-show This mode allows you to automatically run through multiple pictures stored on the card. 2 . 1 Press ● The menu screen will be displayed. on the Arrow pad to 2 Press select the slide-show mode, then press to select START. the OK button. 3 Press ● The slide-show will start. ● To cancel the slide-show, press the menu button. 3 1 PLAY FUNCTION CARD SETUP MODE SETUP [1/1] Note: ● Use the AC adapter to run the slide-show for long periods of time.
5 ADVANCED RECORDING/DISPLAY TECHNIQUES This chapter discusses various advanced recording/displaying techniques that give you greater creative flexibility. You can control various settings and functions as precisely as desired. Note that the items you can adjust in the Still Image Recording Display menu are different from the items you can adjust in the Movie Recording and Display Menus.
RECORDING—brightness/exposure Locking the Exposure ~ AE Lock By pressing the AEL button, you can lock the exposure at the setting you prefer. This is useful when you want to set an exposure that is different from what the camera would normally choose. 1 the Mode Dial to P, A, S, S-Prg 1 Set or . ● AE Lock is not available when it is set to M. your shot, then press 2 Compose the AEL button. ● AEL appears when the exposure is being recorded.
the AF target mark where 3 Position you like to focus, then press the AF confirmation mark P F2.8 1/800 0.0 shutter button halfway down. ● AF confirmation mark lights. AEL the shutter button all the 4 Press way down. ● After recording, the AE lock is released, and the AEL display disappears. ● When MEMO is displayed, the exposure remains memorized and is effective next time you take a picture. m AE lock is possible even after press- ing the shutter button halfway down. ..
RECORDING—brightness/exposure (cont.) Metering the Average Brightness ~ Multi-Metering Meters the brightness of the subject at up to 8 different points to set the correct exposure based on the average brightness. 1 Press (Metering mode button) and select (Center-weighted averaging metering) or (Spot Metering). (P.100) 3, 4 1 . 2 Press ● The Menu screen appears. on the Arrow pad, 3 Press and select "MULTI METERING", then press 4 . Press and select "ON", then press the OK button. the OK button again.
the camera at the subject and 6 Aim press (Multi-Metering button). 6 7 ● At the bottom of the screen, a progress bar appears. ● Brightness readings are ignored after the 9th reading. ● When you press , all metered values are reset. ● When you press , the MultiMetering average (up to that point) is memorized (AE Memory). 7 Take a picture. eg. : When metering 2 points. (pressing button twice) The average values for the aperture and shutter speed as calculated by metering 2 points.
RECORDING—color/image quality Adjusting the Color ~ White Balance Color reproduction differs depending on the lighting conditions. You can adjust the white balance to match the lighting conditions and assure natural looking colors. Settings for tungsten and fluorescent lights are also available, allowing you to get better results indoors. 2, 3 . 1 Press ● The Menu screen appears. on the Arrow pad and 2 Press select "WB", then press .
RECORDING—others Taking Panorama Pictures—Function Card The Olympus SmartMedia card has a Panorama Mode that allows you to take extra-wide panoramic shots. You can use CAMEDIA Master to connect several images end to end to create a single panorama picture. . 1 Press ● The Menu screen appears. 2 Press select “ 2, 3, 4 on the Arrow pad and ”. and select “PLAY”, then 3 Press press the OK button. the Arrow pad, and select 4 Press the connecting direction (right, 3 1 left, up and down).
RECORDING—others (cont.) 5 your pictures so that the 5 Compose end of each picture is the beginning of the next picture. ● Focus, Exposure and White Balance will be fixed on the first shot. Do not take the first picture with the sun in the frame. ● After the first shot, do not switch to telephoto shooting as this will disable the picture connection function. ● Up to 10 panorama pictures can be recorded.
Special Effects ~ Function Shooting “BLACK & WHITE” lets you shoot in black and white picture, while “SEPIA” adds a sepia (brownish tint) to your image. “WHITE BOARD” lets you take a picture and superimpose letters on a white board, while “BLACK BOARD” does the same with a black board. When the Mode dial is set to , only “BLACK & WHITE” and “SEPIA” are available. 2, 3 . 1 Press ● The Menu screen appears. 4 on the Arrow pad and 2 Press select "FUNCTION", then press .
DISPLAY—checking pictures after shooting Rotating and Checking Vertically Oriented Pictures / When you take a shot with the camera held in the vertical position, the image will be oriented vertically, ie. longer vertically than horizontally. You can turn it horizontally, 90° clockwise or counter-clockwise. a vertically oriented pic1 Display ture. 2 2 2 turn it 90° clockwise... 2 To Press (Macro button). To turn it 90° counter-clockwise... Press (Metering mode button). To restore the original position.
DISPLAY—processing pictures Add Sound Memo to Still Pictures You can add sound to still pictures or change the audio that has already been recorded, How to use an external microphone... Sound can be recorded with an external microphone (optional). Use only microphones exclusively made for digital cameras. 2 1 Press . ● The Menu screen appears. 2 Press select on the Arrow pad and , then press . the microphone in the direc3 Point tion of the sound you want to record.
DISPLAY—processing pictures (cont.) Processing Movies ~ Function Display Indexing or editing a movie. mMaking an index To check a movie at a glance, you can make an index. You can also store the index on a SmartMedia card as still pictures. A movie index can have up to 9 pictures. Index pictures are not stored in the same mode as the one in which they were originally shot.
the Arrow pad and select 5 Press the first index picture from the movie. Then press the OK button. : Go to the first movie picture. : Go to the last movie picture. : Advance one frame at a time : Back one frame at a time ● When the last picture is selected, all other pictures will be automatically inserted. ● The total time and end time of the movie are displayed on the left. ● When the first movie picture is fixed with the OK button pressed, the selection frame moves to the last image.
DISPLAY—processing pictures (cont.) Note: ● Indexes cannot be created on the cards listed below. – Protected cards – Cards that warn you when the card has inadequate memory in the recording mode. m Movie Editing You can select the scenes you want and record them together as a new movie. the Arrow pad and display a 1 Press picture with attached. 1, 3, 4, 5 . 2 Press ● The Menu screen appears. 3 Press then press and select "FUNCTION", . and select "MOVIE 4 Press EDIT", then press the OK button.
the Arrow pad (See 5 above) 6 Press and display the last picture. After 6, 7 confirming it, press the OK button. 7 Press "ERASE". and select "NEW" or ● "NEW" lets you save the edited pictures as a new picture with a different name. ● "ERASE" lets you save the edited pictures keeping the same name. The previous pictures are overwritten. 6, 8 0" / 88" the OK button. 8 Press ● The pictures are written to memory, and the display disappears from the Menu.
Function Settings for Easier Camera Operation ~ MODE SETUP To make camera operation easier, you can set your preferences for monitor brightness, focal length measurement units, the camera control sound, etc. Mode Setting Menu Item ALL RESET (P.148) (P.152) TIFF *1, *2 (P.153) SQ *1, *2 (P.154) Description Returns all setting to default settings. Set the level of picture sharpness Select image size in TIFF. Select image size and quality in SQ mode. Adjust the volume of the (P.
How to use the Mode Setting Menu Screen . 1 Press ● The Menu screen appears. 2, 4 on the Arrow pad and 2 Press select "MODE SETUP", then press to select "SETUP". the OK button. 3 Press ● The Mode Setting screen appears. and select the item 4 Press you want to set, then press . If the selected item has more than one setting available, go to step 5. When "SETUP" is displayed, go to step 6. e.g.: Still Picture Recording Mode Setting Menu. ALL RESET TIFF SQ 3 1 Still picture recording menu P F2.8 1/800 0.
Function Settings for Easier Camera Operation ~ MODE SETUP (Cont.) When the selected item has more 5 one setting available Press to select the setting item, then press the OK button to set it. Go to step 7. When "ALL RESET" — "CUSTOM" is selected. 1 Press . The Custom setting screen appears. 2 Press and select the desired item and press . 3 Press to select "RESET ON" or "RESET OFF" and then press the OK button. Continue doing this for all other desired items.
When the selected setting has only one option "SETUP" is displayed. 6 When 1 Press the OK button. 2 Press and select the setting item. 3 When the selected setting has only one option Press the OK button. The Mode setting screen comes back on. When the selected setting has more than one option. Press and press to select the setting option, then press the OK button. The Mode setting screen comes back on.
Resetting the Camera's Settings When Turning it off – ALL RESET Before turning off the power, set “OFF” to save the current settings. This will allow you to use the current settings again when the power is turned back on. the mode setting screen. 1 Display [ See "How to use the Mode 2 Setting Menu Screen 1 ~ 3" (P.145). 2 Press on the Arrow pad to select “ALL RESET”, then press . Press to select the items you want to set. Press the OK button to set the selected items. ● CUSTOM : Please refer to P.150.
When you select “ON”, following items will be reset to their default settings when the camera is turned on again after the power is turned off. Setting Flash (P.106) Flash intensity control (P.109) Metering mode (P.100) Macro mode (p.90) Multi metering (p.132) Drive (P.117) BKT (Auto bracket) setting (P.102) Stabilization system (P.97) Zoom (P.71) Digital Zoom (P.98) Aperture setting (P.87) Shutter speed setting (P.88) Exposure compensation (P.99) White balance (P.134) ISO sensitivity (P.
Resetting the Camera’s Settings When Turning it on – ALL RESET – CUSTOM Settings such as Zoom and Aperture can be preset so that they will be automatically ready when the power is turned on. the mode setting screen. 1 Display [ See "How to use the Mode 2, 3 Setting Menu Screen 1 ~ 3" (P.145). on the Arrow pad to 2 Press select “ALL RESET”, then press . Press to select “CUSTOM”, then press . ● Custom setting screen will be displayed.
4 to select “RESET 4 Press ON” or “RESET OFF”, then press the OK button. ● Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 if there are other settings you want to change. the OK button repeatedly 5 Press until the menu disappears. ● The settings in "CUSTOM" will be saved even if you select settings other than "CUSTOM" in "ALL RESET".
Setting Image Sharpness ~ Selecting “NORMAL” will sharpen the outlines of images, making it ideal for printing. Selecting “SOFT” will make outlines softer. Selecting “HARD” will emphasize the outlines of images so that the images themselves will be clear and crisp. Adjust it to suit your needs. the mode setting screen 1 Display [ See "How to use the Mode 2 Setting Menu Screen 1 ~ 3" (P.145). 2 Press select " on the Arrow pad to ", then press .
Setting Picture Size for TIFF Recording ~ TIFF When setting a picture size for TIFF recording, we recommend that you select a large size if you plan to enlarge the picture for display or printing. The picture size you select is applied when shooting in TIFF. (P. 104) the Mode setting screen. 1 Display [ See "How to use the Mode 2, 3 Setting Menu Screen 1 ~ 3" (P.145). 2 Press press to select "TIFF", then . "SETUP" will be displayed. Press the OK button. ● The picture size setting screen appears.
Picture Size and Quality in SQ Mode/Setting the Picture Quality ~ SQ You can set both picture quality and size in SQ mode. With "NORMAL", more pictures can be stored, while with "HIGH", noise generated in JPEG compression can be reduced. the Mode setting screen. 1 Display [ See "How to use the Mode 2, 3 Setting Menu Screen 1 ~ 3" (P.145). 2 Press press to select "SQ", then . "SETUP" will be displayed. Press the OK button. ● The picture size setting screen appears.
Press and select "HIGH" or 4 "NORMAL", then press the OK 3, 4 button to confirm the setting. the OK button and the mode 5 Press setting screen disappears. ● The Menu screen appears. the picture quality to "SQ" on 6 Set the Menu screen. [ See "How to use the Mode Setting Menu Screen 2 ~ 3" (P.104). 4, 5 SQ 1280x 960 1024x 768 640 x 480 HIGH NORMAL SQ 1280x 960 1024x 768 640 x 480 HIGH NORMAL Note: ● The setting remains in effect until it is changed again.
Change the Camera Warning Sound Volume ~ Set the volume of the beep sound, or turn off the sound. the mode setting screen. 1 Display [ See "How to use the Mode 2, 3 Setting Menu Screen 1 ~ 3" (P.145). 2 Press select " on the Arrow pad and ", then press . and select an item 3 Press you like to set. Press the OK button and confirm the setting. Setting Items: OFF, LOW, HIGH the OK button repeatedly 4 Press until the menu disappears.
Setting the Focus Illumination ~ AF ILLUMINATOR The AF assist lamp provides additional illumination when the subject is dark. It always operates by default, but you can disable it (OFF). the mode setting screen. 1 Display [ See "How to use the Mode 2, 3 Setting Menu Screen 1 ~ 3" (P.145). on the Arrow pad and 2 Press select "AF ILLUMINATOR", then press . and select "ON" or 3 Press "OFF", then press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Displaying the Image During Recording ~ REC VIEW Selects whether or not the picture will be displayed on the monitor during recording. the mode setting screen. 1 Display [ See "How to use the Mode 2, 3 Setting Menu Screen 1 ~ 3" (P.145). on the Arrow pad and 2 Press select "REC VIEW", then press . and select "ON" or 3 Press "OFF", then press the OK button to confirm the setting. ● ON: Displays the image on the Monitor or Viewfinder while it is being recorded to help you check the recording process.
Setting the Times for Power Saving Mode ~ SLEEP The camera will automatically switch to Power Saving Mode (SLEEP) if the time you set has passed with no operations. This function can be disabled (OFF). Time settings can be selected for Record mode (P. A. S. M. S-Prg. ) and Display mode ( ) separately. the mode setting screen 1 Display See "How to use the Mode Setting 2, 3 Menu Screen 1~3" (P.145). 2 Press then press to select "SLEEP", .
Selecting the File Numbering System ~ FILE NAME You can select the file numbering system for images transferred to a personal computer. Files can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 and folders can be numbered from 100 to 999. m About the File No. and Folder No. The file number and folder number used for each image are expressed as shown. Folder No. File No. \ D C I M \ * * * O L Y M P \ P m d d * * * * . j p g 100~999 Month (1~C) 0001~9999 Day (01~31) *Month: Jan. ~ Sep. = 1-9, Oct. = A, Nov. = B, Dec.
● AUTO When AUTO is selected, the same folder number and a continuing number from the last file number of the last card will be used, so that the same file number will not be used for pictures taken together and saved in multiple cards. Folder No.101 File No. 0005 Folder No.101 Card change File No. starts from 0006 When images are transferred to a computer... ● Even when pictures are stored in multiple cards, a different file number will be used for each.
Selecting the File Numbering System ~ FILE NAME (Cont.) the mode setting screen 1 Display See "How to use the Mode Setting 2, 3 Menu Screen 1~3" (P.145) on the Arrow pad to 2 Press select "FILE NAME", then press . to select "AUTO" or 3 Press "RESET", then press the OK button to confirm the setting. the OK button repeatedly 4 Press until the menu disappears. 3, 4 Still picture recording mode setting menu FILE NAME RESET m/ ft m 12.23.
Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor ~ Adjusting the brightness of the Monitor and Viewfinder to your preferences. The brightness of each can be adjusted separately. to display the Monitor or 1 Press Viewfinder, depending on which 3, 4 one you want to adjust. the mode setting screen 2 Display See “How to use the Mode Setting Menu Screen 1~3" (P.145) 3 Press select on the Arrow pad to “ ”, then press . “SETUP” will be displayed. Press the OK button. ● The brightness setting screen will appear.
Selecting Meters or Feet as a Measurement Unit ~ m/ft In the Manual focus mode (P.94), you can select either meters or feet. (In the Macro mode, these are replaced by centimeters or inches respectively.) the mode setting screen. 1 Display [ See "How to use the Mode 2, 3 Setting Menu Screen 1 ~ 3" (P.145). on the Arrow pad and 2 Press select "m/ft", then press . and select "m" or 3 Press "ft", then press the OK button to confirm the setting.
Setting the Number of Pictures to Display in the Index ~ When displaying pictures, you can increase the number of pictures displayed on the monitor by moving the zoom lever to W. 4-, 9-, or 16-image displays can be selected. the mode setting screen. 1 Display [ See "How to use the Mode 2, 3 Setting Menu Screen 1 ~ 3" (P.145). 2 Press select " on the Arrow pad and ", then press . and select "4", "9" or 3 Press "16", then press the OK button to confirm the setting.
6 PRINT SETTINGS ● Recorded images can be printed out with a printer. ● Selected images can be reserved in a SmartMedia card for printing on a printer or at a photo lab that supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) system.
About Print Settings You can make prints of images stored in a SmartMedia, using one of the following methods: m Images in the SmartMedia can be selected for printing, as well as the number of copies for each and whether or not to print the date and time with them. This information is saved in the card (Print-reserve) for later printing from a printer or at a photo lab that supports DPOF.
Note: ● Images taken with this camera can also be printed using a printer or at a photo lab that supports the Design rule for Camera File system/DCF. ● DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes using the original device. ● If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device, entering reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous reservations. ● Even if an image appears with the message “PICTURE ERROR”, print reserve may be performed on it.
PRINTING ALL FRAMES STORED IN A CARD~ ALL-FRAME PRINT RESERVE Print reserve This allows you to store the data needed to make prints of your photos on a printer or at a lab that supports this system. All-frame print reserve allows you to store print data for all the pictures on the card, as well as allowing you to choose how may prints you want. the Mode dial to 1 Set a still picture. to display 3, 4 2 1 ● Print reserve cannot be performed for a picture displayed with . .
Press 5 press 5 to select ( ), then to select DATE or TIME. the OK button. 6 Press ● The Menu screen disappears and the picture reappears. The print reserve indicator and the number of prints are displayed. 6 print reserve indicator is not ..If displayed Although you can use Print reserve with pictures protected with the Protect function, it cannot be used on pictures stored on a write-protected card. : : DATE CANCEL 1 TIME NO SET OK Note: ● The setting will remain until it is readjusted.
PRINTING SELECTED FRAMES~ SINGLE-FRAME PRINT RESERVE Single-frame print reserve This allows you to store print data for specified pictures. the Mode dial to 1 Set a still picture. to display 3 2 1 ● Print reserve cannot be performed for a picture displayed with . . 2 Press ● The Print reserve setting screen is displayed. ● If Print reserve data is already stored on the card, a screen will appear giving you the choice of resetting the data or keeping it. (P.
the Arrow pad to select the 4 Press picture you wish to print. : Displays the picture in the previous frame. : Displays the picture in the next frame. : Displays the picture 10 frames back. : Displays the picture 10 frames forward. ● To display an index of pictures, press the Zoom lever to W. : Moves to the previous frame. : Moves to the next frame. : Displays the previous page. : Displays the next page. ● The number of pictures shown in the Index-Display mode depends on the Index-Display mode setting (P.
PRINTING SELECTED FRAMES~ SINGLE-FRAME PRINT RESERVE (cont.) Press 7 press 7, 8 to select ( ), then to select DATE or TIME. ● When Print reserve has been performed for a picture without date/time settings (P. 54), you cannot select DATE and TIME in this step. to select 8 Press TRIMMING), then press ( to YES or NO. ● If trimming is not set, YES cannot be selected. Refer to “Trimming print reserve” for setting trimming (P. 175). the OK button to complete 9 Press the setting.
PRINTING AN ENLARGED PART OF A PICTURE~ TRIMMING PRINT RESERVE You can print an enlarged part of a recorded picture. 2 3 steps 1 through 4 of 1 Perform “Printing selected frames~Singleframe print reserve” (P. 172/173). ● The print reserve selection screen is displayed. the Zoom lever toward T. 2 Press ● The trimming mode screen is displayed and the selected cursor is displayed in green. 3 Press the Arrow pad or Zoom lever to move the cursor to set the top-left corner portion of the desired picture.
PRINTING AN ENLARGEMENT OF A PICTURE~ TRIMMED PRINT RESERVE (cont.) 5 5 Press the Arrow pad or Zoom lever to move the cursor to set the bottom right corner of the desired picture. : Moves up/down. : Moves to the left/right. Toward W : Moves to the top left corner. Toward T : Moves to the bottom right corner. ● To change the already set position of the top left corner, press . the position is set, press the 6 When OK button. 5 6 ● The trimming size is set and displayed.
the OK button. 7 Press ● The Single-frame print reserve screen is displayed. ● Following the procedure of “Singleframe print reserve”, set x (number of prints), (DATE/TIME). (trimming) has already been set to YES. (P. 172–174) Print reserve is finished, 8 When press the OK button. ● The Print reserve is completed. The screen display returns to the one shown in step 1. To perform trimming print reserve for more pictures, select the desired pictures using the Arrow pad. [ Singleframe print reserve (P.
RESETTING PRINT RESERVE This resets all the print reserve settings for images saved in a card. the Mode dial to 1 Set display a still picture. and 3 2 1 . 2 Press ● The Print order setting screen is displayed. ● If there are no pictures on the card, this screen is not displayed. to select RESET, then 3 Press press the OK button. ● To keep the print order, select KEEP and press the OK button. ● To remove the selected image only, set the number of prints in Single-frame print reserve to 0.
7 TRANSFERRING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER
METHODS OF SAVING PICTURES ON A COMPUTER Your computer can save pictures stored on a card. Once the image data is in your computer, you can take advantage of various image processing capabilities and use your images in publications, web sites, multimedia, etc. Saving with the camera connected to a computer (P. 182) Images stored on the card can be saved directly via the camera’s USB connector or computer connector.
Saving directly from a card Card adapters enable you to save images on your personal computer without using any special software. Personal computer type Required card adapter Personal computer equipped with 3.
CONNECTING DIRECTLY TO A COMPUTER BY CABLE This section explains how to use the camera’s transfer function and how to save pictures on a personal computer using CAMEDIA Master. First, make sure you have a suitable cable to connect the camera to your personal computer and that CAMEDIA Master is installed on your computer. Cable connection Connect the camera to a personal computer (IBM PC/AT compatible, Apple Macintosh). This camera is equipped with 2 transfer connectors.
Computer Operating Environment Check your personal computer’s operating environment. Personal computers used with this camera must conform to the following minimum standards. ● Windows CPU OS : Pentium or later : Windows 98/98 Second Edition/2000 Professional (USB) Windows 95/98/98 Second Edition/ 2000 Professional/NT 4.
CONNECTING DIRECTLY TO A COMPUTER BY CABLE (cont.) ● Apple Macintosh CPU OS : PowerPC : Mac OS 8.6 to 9 (USB) Mac OS 7.6.1 to 9 (serial) Available HD space : 100MB or more RAM : 32MB or more (8MB or more free memory for the included application) Connectors : USB port Serial port Monitor : Thousands of colors recommended Minimum monitor resolution : 800 x 600 pixels QuickTime 4.0 must be installed to play back movies. Note: ● For USB connection, your Macintosh must have a USB port.
Connecting to your personal computer Use the appropriate connector according to your computer’s specifications. CAMEDIA Master on your personal computer beforehand. 1 Install ● For installation, refer to the CAMEDIA Master installation guide or online manual. 2 Make sure the personal computer and camera are turned off. to the personal computer. 3 Connect ● Connection methods vary according to the type of cable you are using.
CONNECTING DIRECTLY TO A COMPUTER BY CABLE (cont.) Apple Macintosh Attach the Mac conversion connector to the computer’s printer port or modem port. Connect the RS-232C serial cable to the Mac conversion connector.
4 Connect the cable to the camera’s USB connector or serial jack. USB connector Serial connector (RS-232C) ● The first time you connect your camera to your personal computer with the USB connector, you will need the CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM to install a file transfer driver. To install the driver, be sure to read the CAMEDIA Master installation guide. 5 Turn on the computer. 6 Set the camera’s Mode dial to . 7 Start CAMEDIA Master on the computer.
CONNECTING DIRECTLY TO A COMPUTER BY CABLE (cont.) Saving pictures using CAMEDIA Master This section explains how to save pictures on your computer with CAMEDIA Master. You can view pictures stored on a card on the computer and then save them on the computer. 1 Start CAMEDIA Master on the computer. 2 Click on [My Camera]. 3 A thumbnail index of stored images will be displayed. Place the cursor on the desired image and double-click on it. This will open the selected image.
4 Select [Camera] – [Download All Images] on the menu bar. ● The computer will start transferring images from the camera to the computer. Note: ● You can view images using software such as graphics applications that support JPEG like Paint Shop Pro/Photoshop, Internet browsers like Netscape Communicator/Microsoft Internet Explorer, and CAMEDIA Master (Supplied with the camera). For more details, refer to the application’s instructon manual.
CAMEDIA Master features CAMEDIA Master lets you capture, display, process and store pictures on a computer. For operation, refer to CAMEDIA Master’s on-line manual. Making Dark Images Bright Some images may come out darker than expected. You can try taking pictures again right after shooting, but may often miss the right moment for a good picture. This is where CAMEDIA Master Instant Fix comes in. You can easily brighten images.
Composing Images with Templates You can easily compose images with templates in CAMEDIA Master.
8 MISCELLANEOUS
TROUBLESHOOTING Operating Problems SYMPTOM The camera does not work. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The power is OFF. 1 Set the Power switch to ON to P. 58 REF. PAGE turn on the power. 2 The batteries are loaded 2 Reload the batteries correctly. P. 33 incorrectly. 3 The batteries are 3 Replace the batteries with exhausted. 4 The batteries are temporarily unable to function. 5 Power has shut off to conserve battery consumption. 6 It is connected to a personal computer.
SYMPTOM No picture is taken when the Shutter button is pressed. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE 4 The card is full. 4 Replace the card, delete P. 40–42 P. 78 P. 180–189 unwanted pictures or transfer the data to a computer and delete all of the pictures. 5 The batteries ran out. 5 Replace the batteries with new ones. 6 Indications disappear on 6 Replace the batteries with the viewfinder/monitor or new ones. (Do not open the the control panel.
TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.) SYMPTOM The flash does not fire. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The flash is pushed 1 Slide the Flash switch to raise P. 72 down. 2 The subject is lighted. 3 The drive mode is set to . 4 Panorama recording is taking place. 5 The Picture effect is set to WHITE BOARD/ BLACK BOARD. REF. PAGE the flash. P. 108 2 Set the flash to Fill-In mode. P. 107/108 3 Press the DRIVE button to set P. 117 to the single-picture mode. 4 Stop Panorama recording. P.
SYMPTOM The monitor is not clear. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE 1 The brightness is not 1 Adjust the brightness. P. 163 adjusted properly. 2 The monitor is exposed to direct sunlight. 2 Block the sunlight. SYMPTOM Image rotate, Image protect, Single-erase, All-frame erase and Card formatting cannot be performed. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE 1 A write-protect adhesive 1 Use the card after peeling off P. 43 seal is affixed to the card. the seal.
TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.) Problems with Images SYMPTOM The subject’s eyes appear red in pictures recorded with the flash. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE 1 The flash is in the Auto- 1 This “red-eye phenomenon” P. 107 flash mode. occurs with all cameras when a flash is used. It is caused by light from the flash reflecting off the retina at the back of the eye. Red-eye varies depending on the individual and the shooting conditions such as ambient lighting.
SYMPTOM The picture is out of focus. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 6 The Manual focus was 6 Use the right Manual focus for P. 94 used with the wrong focal range. 7 The subject was dark and the AF assist lamp was turned off. REF. PAGE the distance. 7 Set the AF assist lamp to on. P. 157 POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE 1 The flash mode was set 1 Select a flash mode other P. 107 to the Fill-in flash mode. 2 The subject was excessively illuminated. than the Fill-in flash mode.
TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.) SYMPTOM The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE 1 The lighting fixture(s) 1 Set the flash mode to Fill-In. P. 107 2 Include white in the image or P. 134 adjust the white balance. 3 Adjust the white balance. P. 134 affected the picture. 2 The subject is mostly dark. 3 The white balance setting is wrong. SYMPTOM The picture has obscured edge(s). POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF.
USER MAINTENANCE After use Be sure to turn off the power and attach the lens cap to the lens. Cleaning the camera 1 Set the Power switch to OFF. the batteries (P. 33/34). When using the AC adapter, unplug 2 Remove the AC adapter from the camera and the AC outlet. (P. 37) gently with a soft cloth. To wipe off heavy dirt, soak the 3 Exterior.....Wipe cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well. Wipe off the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth.
CONNECTABLE DEVICES~System chart A variety of capabilities are available when connected to optional equipment.
ERROR CODES Error codes appear when there is a problem with the camera. Error codes displayed on the control panel will flash. Control panel (No display) Viewfinder/ monitor Error content Remedy CARD COVER OPEN The card cover is Insert a card and close open. the cover. NO CARD The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. CARD FULL No more pictures Replace the card or can be taken. erase unneeded pictures. Insert the card correctly. Insert a different card.
ERROR CODES (Cont.) Control panel 204 Viewfinder/ monitor Error content Remedy (Format confirmation screen) The card is not formatted. Format the card. NO PICTURE There are no pictures in the card, so there is nothing to play back. Insert a card which contains images. CARD FULL There is no empty space in the card, so print data or sound cannot be recorded. Replace the card or erase unneeded picrures.
OPTIONAL ITEMS v Photo Printers For Olympus Digital Cameras v AC Adapter v Camera Case v Standard SmartMedia Card (8/16/32/64MB) v FL-40 external flash As of June 2000 v Flash bracket v Bracket cable v FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter v PC Card Adapter v NiMH Batteries v NiMH Battery Charger v USB SmartMedia Reader/Writer Visit the Olympus home page (http://www.olympus.com) for the latest information on optional items.
SPECIFICATIONS Product type Recording System Still Sound with still images Movie Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), TIFF (non-compression), Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Wave format QuickTime Motion JPEG support Memory 3V (3.3V) SmartMedia 2MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB No. of storable pictures (When an 8 MB card is used) Record without sound Approx. 1 frame (TIFF: 1600 x 1200) Approx.
Exposure control Aperture Shutter speed Still Movie Program auto exposure, Aperture priority auto exposure, Shutter priority auto exposure, Manual exposure, Night Scene program exposure W : F2.8 to 8.0 T : F3.5 to 8.0 Used with mechanical shutter 1/2 to 1/800 sec. (16 to 1/800 sec. with manual setting) 1/30 to 1/10000 sec. Working range W: 23.6" to ∞ (No Macro mode) 3.9" to 23.6" (Macro mode) T : 6.5 ft to ∞ (No Macro mode) 3.25 ft to 6.5 ft (Macro mode) Viewfinder 0.55" TFT color LCD display, approx.
SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) Outer connector DC-IN jack, Serial connector (RS-232C), A/V OUT jack, USB connector (USB 1.
INDEX A E AC adapter ..............................................37 AC outlet..................................................37 Adjusting the monitor brightness ..........163 AE lock ..........................................130, 131 AE memory....................................130, 133 AF assist lamp ......................................157 AF mode, iESP........................................96 AF mode, SPOT ......................................96 AF sequential shooting..................
INDEX (Cont.) Mode setup menu, TIFF ........................153 Mode setup menu, SQ ..........................154 Mode setup menu, (beep)....148 — 151 Mode setup menu, AF ILLUMINATOR ..............................157 Mode setup menu, REC VIEW..............158 Mode setup menu, SLEEP ....................159 Mode setup menu, FILE NAME..............................160 — 162 Mode setup menu, (monitor brightness) ............................163 Mode setup menu, (date/time settings)................................
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