Digital Camera D-490ZOOM Operating Instructions • Before you use this camera, read this manual and then store it in a safe location where you can find it for future use. • We recommend that you spend some time taking test shots and experimenting with all of the features before you take important photographs.
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Important Safety Instructions Thank you for purchasing this Olympus digital camera. Before you use your new camera, read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. 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.
10 Grounding, Polarization — If this product can be used with an optional AC adapter, the adapter may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug, a plug with one blade wider than the other. This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the power outlet only one way. If you cannot insert the plug into the wall outlet, pull it out, reverse it, and then insert it again. If the plug still fails to fit, contact an electrician and have the receptacle replaced.
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. • To ensure good contact, wipe the battery with a clean, dry cloth before use.
Important Safety Instructions (continued) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CAUTION Olympus NiMH batteries are intended for use only with Olympus digital cameras. Never use these batteries with any other device. Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration. Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries, batteries of different manufacture or capacity, etc.). Always charge sets of batteries (2 or 4) together.
Important Safety Instructions (continued) 1 2 3 4 WARNING 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.
Contents Main Features ................................................................................................17 Using this Manual...........................................................................................18 Chapter 1 Getting Started .........................................................20 Checking the Contents ...................................................................................20 Names of Parts .....................................................................
Contents (continued) To Adjust Monitor Brightness (Monitor Adjustment) ................................... 114 Chapter 7 Printing ........................................................................ 116 To Have Your Pictures Printed .................................................................... Printing the Date and Time on Your Photos................................................ Selecting an Image to Be Printed (Print reserve) .......................................
Using this Manual This manual is divided into eight chapters and one appendix which cover the main unit (hereafter called “the camera”). Chapter 1 Getting Started Details confirming the contents of the box, the names of all the parts of the camera and preparing the camera to be used for the first time are all explained in this chapter. It is essential to read this before using the camera for the first time. Chapter 8 Processing Photo Images with a Computer Using the CAMEDIA Master 2.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Checking the Contents Names of Parts Camera Camera SmartMedia (8MB) 12 34 5 Static-free case Strap 1 SmartMedia instructions 7 Getting Started Video cable 6 9 0 Standard RS-232C interface D-SUB 9-pin connector Conversion connector for Macintosh Write-protect adhesive seals (4 pieces) Index lables (2 pieces) Made in Japan CR-V3 lithium battery pack (2 packs) Software CD 20 Instructions / Warranty agreement Made in Japan 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A B B A Zoom l
Names of Parts (continued) C Viewfinder D E F 1 L 2 1 Autofocus mark (p.60) / Backlighting correction mark (p.64) 2 Orange lamp (p.45) 3 Green lamp (p.40) G H I 1 Getting Started 3 Control Panel J K M C D E F G H I J K L M N 22 12 4 5 D N Viewfinder (p.58) Flash mode button (p.63) / Erase button (p.56) Self-timer (p.70) / Print button (p.117) Macro / Digital telephoto button (p.68/69) Write-protect button (p.55) Monitor button (p.31) Menu button (p.31) Arrow pad (p.31) OK button (p.
Names of Parts (continued) Attaching the Strap Monitor 1 A 2 3 SQ 2.5m/8ft SLOW 12. 23. ’00 23:45 122 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A 24 1 Getting Started 0 9 4 5 Protect mark (p.55) Record mode (p.80) Quick focus (p.61) Flash (p.63) Self-timer (p.70) Remaining picture count (p.37) Memory gauge (p.42) Frame number (p.107) Time (p.31) Date (p.31) Battery check (p.36) 6 7 1 Attach the strap to the camera. CAUTION • Attach the strap exactly as shown in the diagram.
Inserting the Batteries CAUTION This camera uses four AA (R6) alkaline, NiMH, lithium or NiCd batteries. It can also take two CR-V3 lithium battery packs (Olympus LB-01). Do not mix different types of batteries or insert the batteries facing in the wrong direction. Do not use manganese batteries, as they may overheat and cause fatal damage to the camera. 2 1 2 Slide the battery compartment cover to the side and lift it up to open. 3 Insert the batteries as shown in the diagram.
Inserting the Batteries (continued) These batteries cannot be used: Batteries with all or part of the electrical insulation sheath peeled off. Using the AC Adapter The camera may be operated on ordinary (AC120V) household current from a wall outlet by using the optional AC adapter (sold separately). CAUTION • Olympus 3V adapter cannot be used with this unit. AC wall outlet The negative electrode (the minus surface) is flat and not covered by the seal.
Inserting the SmartMedia Card Setting the Date and Time Always insert a SmartMedia card (hereafter called “card”) before taking pictures. If the batteries are removed from the camera or allowed to lose their charge, date and time settings will fail and must be reset. Make sure the date and time settings are correct before taking important pictures. 1 Make sure the power is off. • The lens barrier must be closed. • Make sure the monitor and the control panel are off. 2 Open the card cover.
Setting the Date and Time (continued) 5 6 5,6 Monitor (Date setting screen) 1. 1. ’00 7 Adjust the viewfinder to the most comfortable position for you. 1 Repeat the process until the date and time are set. • The year 2000 is displayed as “00”. Slide the lens barrier open until it clicks. • The power turns on and the lens extends. 2 While looking through the viewfinder, gently turn the diopter adjustment dial. 3 Stop turning the dial when the autofocus mark is clearly visible.
Chapter 2 Learning the Basics Turning the Power On Slide the lens barrier open. 1 Is the SmartMedia card inserted? If you forget to insert the card, or if there is any other problem with the card, the monitor will automatically light up and display a message. Read the message and correct the problem. Monitor When the “NO CARD” error message is displayed: • The card may not be inserted properly. • Turn the power off (p.47). Then remove and re-insert the card.
Checking the Control Panel (continued) Checking the Batteries • Control panel When the power is turned on with the camera in shooting mode on (with the lens barrier open), the approximate remaining battery power is displayed on the control panel. lights and turns off automatically. Batteries are OK. You can shoot. If the count drops to 0, the camera beeps, the green lamp blinks and the monitor displays the message “CARD FULL”. This will repeat every time the power is turned on (p.136).
Holding the Camera Shooting Technique Depends on Distance to the Subject Proper camera technique Hold the camera firmly with both hands, keeping your elbows at your sides. When holding the camera vertically, make sure the flash is on top. Horizontal grip Vertical grip Deciding whether to use the viewfinder or the monitor display to set up a shot depends on the distance between you and your subject. Determine the approximate distance before taking the photo.
Taking Pictures Taking Still Photos Full-press Taking Photos Using the Viewfinder 1,2 Half-press 1 2 Compose the photo inside the viewfinder. 2 Press the shutter release button halfway down until the green lamp next to the viewfinder lights up (half-press). • The focus and exposure are automatically set. • If the green lamp blinks, the camera is out of focus. Take your finger off the shutter release button and half-press it again.
Taking Still Photos (continued) HELP NOTE • Depending on the record mode, it takes between 2 and 40 seconds to write the image to the card. • The time you have to wait and the number of storable pictures varies depending on the record mode. Taking Photos Using the Monitor 1 Monitor Memory gauge 42 Press the monitor button. • The monitor goes on. 2 Compose the shot using the monitor. 3 The procedure for taking photos is the same as when using the viewfinder (p.40 ~ 41).
Enlarging Your Shots (Optical Zoom) Use telephoto (T) to zoom in on a subject so it appears larger. Use wide angle (W) to capture a wider area. Taking Photos Using the Flash In low light situations, open the flash in advance. When the flash is needed If the shutter release button is half-pressed, the orange lamp next to the viewfinder will blink. In this case you need to use the flash. Open the flash in advance. Orange lamp Push the zoom lever toward W (Wide angle) to shoot wide-angle shots.
Checking Your Still Photos Turning the Power Off You can check any of the photos you have taken. 1,3 1 2 Press 3 Check other images recorded by pressing the arrow pad. 컅 : Displays the previous image. 컄 : Displays the next image. 왕 : Displays the 10th image back. 왓 : Displays the 10th image ahead. Press the monitor the button. The camera returns to shooting mode. 1 If the flash is open, close it. 2 Close the lens barrier halfway (just until it touches the lens).
Chapter 3 Playing Images Back Getting Started Turning the Power On in the Playback Mode 1 2 1 Press the monitor button. • The camera turns on in playback mode and the monitor displays the last image taken. • “NO PICTURE” is displayed on the monitor if no pictures have been taken. Any problems with the card are indicated on the monitor (p.55). • The battery check mark blinks when the batteries are running low. • After turning the power on, the monitor may flash and display an image after 0.
Displaying Images Frame by Frame Displaying All Frames To display one frame at a time on the monitor, follow the same steps as those for displaying still pictures (p.46). The index-display setting simultaneously displays several images stored on the card. This is useful when searching for a specific photo. 1 Press the monitor button with the lens barrier closed. • The power turns on in playback mode and the monitor displays the last image taken. 2 Checking the images.
Displaying All Frames (continued) 5 4 5 (Displaying Close-ups) This function enlarges a selected image. However, if the image is marked with the movie mark enlarged for display. 1 Pull the zoom lever toward (Telephoto). • The monitor displays the fullsized version of the selected photo. Pictures may only be displayed one at a time (p.50). • To display the pictures again in the index-display setting, repeat from step 2. 5,3 1 With the lens barrier closed, press the monitor button.
Connecting to a Television Set Connect the camera to a television set with the included video cable to view the picture on a large screen. 4 4 5 3 Before connecting, make sure the camera and television power are off, and that the camera lens barrier is closed. 2 Connect the video cable by inserting one end into the video output terminal on the camera and the other end into the input terminal on the television. 3 (Photo Protection) Use the protection feature to safeguard photos you want to keep.
One-Frame Erase You may erase unwanted pictures to increase available storage space. One-frame erase cannot be used when a picture is protected, or a write-protect seal is on the card. To erase these pictures, you must cancel the protection feature or remove the write-protect seal from the card. (The write-protect seal may not be reused after it has been removed from the card.) With the lens barrier closed, press the monitor button. • The camera turns on in playback mode.
Chapter 4 Taking Better Pictures Points to Remember Viewfinder Discrepancies Depending on Distance The image as seen through the viewfinder does not always match up with the final picture depending on the distance between the subject and the camera. Viewfinder In these situations, first focus your camera on an object that is the same distance from the camera as your subject, then aim back at the subject to take the picture (focus lock: p.60). Alternatively, set the focus on 8ft or ∞ (quick focus: p.
When Not Able to Focus on a Subject While Shooting Using Fixed Focus Focus on the Subject in Advance Quick Focus Focus Lock If your main subject is not centered inside the autofocus mark, use the focus lock feature explained below: Viewfinder Shutter release button Open the lens barrier. • The camera turns on in shooting mode. 2 Look through the viewfinder and position your subject(s) inside the autofocus mark.
When Not Able to Focus on a Subject While Shooting (continued) Using the Flash Switching Between Flash Modes Quick focus working range 8ft Quick focus Beyondf flash working range T To use the flash feature, push up the flash housing (located at the upper right corner of the camera) (p.45). Select the appropriate flash mode according to the shooting conditions. Note that the flash will not operate when shooting movie pictures (p.88).
Using the Flash (continued) The flash function will automatically return to auto-flash mode when the power is turned off. To maintain a current mode setting even after the power is turned off, go to the shooting menu and change the settings to HOLD (p.99). HELP Red-eye Reduction When shooting people, eyes may appear red. Use the red-eye reduction flash mode to compensate for this phenomenon. Control panel • While the orange lamp next to the optical viewfinder is blinking, the flash is being recharged.
Using the Flash (continued) Slow Sync Off (Flash Override) SLOW For taking pictures at night, especially night views. When you do not want the flash to fire even in the dark, close the flash. Control panel Control panel Slow sync flash mark Red-eye Reduction + Slow Sync 4 Use this mode in situations where flash photography is prohibited, such as art museums and live stage performances, or when taking pictures in twilight or of night scenes.
Taking Close-up Pictures (Macro Mode) Enlarging the Subject (Digital Telephoto Mode) When using macro, you should maintain a distance of 8 to 31 inches from the subject. While it is possible to take macro photos from any distance, shots taken at less than 8 inches or farther than 31 inches are likely to be out of focus or poorly exposed. Using the digital telephoto mode, its subject can be enlarged to 1.6x, 2x and 2.5x its original size. The subject can also be enlarged approximately 4.8x, 6x and 7.
Self-Timer For when the photographer wants to be in the picture. Using a tripod is highly recommended. Self-timer signal lamp 1 2 3 2 3 4 Monitor Control panel Press the self-timer button. • The self-timer mark will be displayed on the control panel. • If the monitor is on, the selftimer mark will also appear on the monitor. 4 Taking Better Pictures 4 Secure the camera on the tripod. Open the lens barrier. • The camera turns on in shooting mode.
Chapter 5 Advanced Shooting Techniques Functions of the Shooting Menu The shooting menu allows you to adjust shooting conditions, change the record mode, vary the number of storable pictures etc. You also need to display the shooting menu to shoot movie pictures. Settings after power is turned off Certain settings selected on the shooting menu remain in memory even after the power is turned off, while others automatically return to the default settings.
Using the Shooting Menu This is the first of two pages 3 [1 / 2 ] WB ISO [ 0 ] [ [ HQ ] [ AUTO ] [ AUTO ] [ ] 1 Slide the lens barrier open WB ISO END [ 0 ] [ [ HQ ] [ ] [ AUTO ] [ ] 2 ESP ] displayed on the monitor. At this point, you are able to check the current settings. Settings are displayed within the brackets on the right side of the menu item name. 3,4,5 checking to see if the setting has been changed. • The setting will remain and the menu turns off.
Correcting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) In addition to automatic exposure, you can also adjust it manually by +/– 2 (approx. 1/3 stops). Adjust + to increase the exposure, and – to decrease the exposure. Confirm the settings by turning on the monitor. For details about how to use the menu, see “Using the Shooting Menu” (p.74). Item to select in the shooting menu: Monitor [1 / 2 ] WB ISO HELP • When you change the setting, the brightness of the view on the monitor will also change.
Spot Metering Shooting in the spot metering mode (Placing Priority on Screen Center Brightness) Viewfinder If a shot is backlit, ordinary photometric settings (digital ESP metering) will make the subject appear too dark. To compensate for this, switch the camera over to the spot metering mode in the shooting menu. This feature is used to obtain the right exposure regardless of backlighting. Look through the viewfinder and position your subject in the center of the autofocus mark.
Photo Preferences: Picture Quality vs. Picture Quantity Control panel * In SHQ-TIFF mode, “SHQ” blinks. In SQ mode, “SQ” blinks. (Record Mode) This camera has five different record modes. Choosing higher resolution will produce higher quality files that can be printed or output at larger sizes, but the card can store relatively few of these photos. Forfeiting a certain degree of picture resolution will allow you to fit many more shots on a card (p.37).
White Balance (Adjusting the Tone) This camera uses auto white balance to shoot the subject in a naturallooking tone. However, it may sometimes be difficult to get satisfactory results automatically due to lighting or weather conditions. In such cases, change the white balance settings. For details about how to use the menu, see “Using the Shooting Menu” (p.74). Settings return to the default when the power is turned off. When the power is turned off the camera will return to the “AUTO” mode.
ISO Light Sensitivity Level (Setting ISO Sensitivity) Control panel This camera can automatically determine the ISO sensitivity level based on the brightness of the subject. However, for certain kinds of pictures it is better to set the ISO sensitivity level manually. For details about how to use the menu, see “Using the Shooting Menu” (p.74). Settings return to the default when the power is turned off. When the power is turned off, the camera will return to the “AUTO” mode.
Taking Sequential Shots (Drive) In sequence mode, the camera will continue to take a series of still shots of up to 45 pictures as long as the shutter release button is being pressed. Within the sequence series, there will surely be some shots that are just right. This mode is designed for fast-moving subjects. Control panel For details about how to use the menu, see “Using the Shooting Menu” (p.74). Item to select in the shooting menu: Switching to “SEQUENCE” makes the sequence mark appear.
Taking Movie Pictures (Shooting Movies) In addition to still pictures, this camera has the capacity to take movie pictures (15 frames/second). Take advantage of this feature to capture your subjects in motion. For details about how to use the menu, see “Using the Shooting Menu” (p.74). Item to select in the shooting menu: “Shooting movies” is a setting in “Function Shooting”.
Taking Movie Pictures (continued) Movie picture record mode For movie pictures, there are two modes with different image sizes and resolutions. Movie picture record modes are set with the still picture record mode settings. To change them, first cancel “Shooting movies” and enter the still picture record mode to set the desired resolution (p.80). Record mode Creating Panoramic Pictures (Card Function) Using standard Olympus SmartMedia cards also allows you to shoot panoramic shots easily.
How to shoot panorama pictures: 1 6 2,4 2 1 92 Designate the appropriate direction in which to link the photos using the arrow pad. 컄 : Connects the next image to the right. 컅 : Connects the next image to the left. 왕 : Connects the next image to the top. 왓 : Connects the next image to the bottom. • The monitor arrow will change in the direction of the arrow pad. Take the shot. • Note the composition.
Settings return to the default when the power is turned off. Sharpness (Avoiding Sharp Silhouettes) Under ordinary shooting conditions, the subject's silhouette will be shot in a sharp, clearly-defined manner. Ordinarily, this is fine. However, when processing images on a computer, there may be times when a sharp silhouette on an image is not desirable. In such cases, change the sharpness setting to “SOFT”. When the power is turned off, the sharpness setting returns to “NORMAL”.
Changing How File Names are Assigned (File Naming) How files are put into memory can be selected. When left on “AUTO FILE” there will be no file name duplication for images processed on a computer. This setting remains in memory even after the power is turned off. For details about how to use the menu, see “Using the Shooting Menu” (p.74). File names and folder names Image files and folders are named with letters and numbers as follows. The camera automatically assigns file and folder numbers.
Turning Off Warning Sounds (Beep Sound) When shooting weddings or for wildlife shots, the camera warning sounds can be a liability. In such cases, the beep sound can be set to “OFF”. This setting value remains in memory even after the power is turned off. For details about how to use the menu, see “Using the Shooting Menu” (p.74).
Chapter 6 Advanced Playback Techniques Functions of the Playback Menu The playback menu allows you to play back automatically the images in the order, and adjust the monitor brightness according to the setting selected in the playback menu. You also need to display the playback menu to play back and edit movie pictures. For details about how to use the menu, see “Using the Playback Menu” (p.102). Item Movie playback;* Purpose Movie pictures is played back.
Using the Playback Menu 1 2 7 No. With the lens barrier closed, push the monitor button. • The power turns on in playback mode and the monitor displays the last image taken. Press the Menu button. • The playback menu will be displayed on the monitor. 2 1 3 3 No. 5 Press the arrow pad 왕 or 왓 to select [menu item]. • In the example in the left figure, setting will be “FILE No.”. The selected setting turns green. 6 Press the OK button.
Operations during playback To Play Back Movie Pictures (Movie playback) 4 When playing back movie pictures, before going to the playback menu, the images with the movie picture “ ” symbol that you would like to play back should first be displayed. Press the OK button to pause the playback. 2 While the camera is on pause, the following operations are possible: 왕 : Returns to the beginning of the movie picture. 왓 : Advances to the end of the movie picture. 컄 : Moves forward one frame.
To Play Back Still Images One by One (Automatic Playback) To Change the Number Display The images are automatically played back in order. This is useful for reviewing images in sequence. During playback, the frame number is displayed in the bottom righthand corner of the monitor screen. This display can be changed to temporarily show the file number instead (p.97). For details about how to use the menu, see “Using the Playback Menu” (p.102). Item to select in the playback menu: No.
Editing operations To Edit Out Excess Frames from the Beginning or End of a Movie Picture (Function) When shooting movie pictures, in order to avoid errors it is often helpful to shoot a few extra frames at the beginning and end of a shot (p.90). These unneeded frames can be edited out. Before calling up the playback menu, you need to display the portion with the “ ” mark that you would like to edit. For details about how to use the menu, see “Using the Playback Menu” (p.102).
To Erase All Images (All Erase Frames) This erases all the pictures stored on a card. Protected images (p.55), however, will not be erased. For details about how to use the menu, see “Using the Playback Menu” (p.102). Check the contents carefully before erasing • It is not possible to retrieve images once they have been erased. Be sure that you are not deleting important picture data before performing erase all frames a card on which pictures have been stored.
To Initialize a Card (continued) Settings: : (This is a separate function. For details, see p.110.) : This initializes the card. BACK To Change the Catalog Frame Number (Index Display) In playback mode, you can press the zoom lever and display the images catalog style (p.51). It is also possible to change the number of images that are displayed on the monitor when using the “Index Display.” This setting remains in the camera memory even after the power is turned off.
To Adjust Monitor Brightness (Monitor Adjustment) The brightness of the monitor can be adjusted. This setting remains in the camera memory even after the power is turned off. For details about how to use the menu, see “Using the Playback Menu” (p.102).
Chapter 7 Printing To Have Your Pictures Printed Pictures can be printed in any of the following ways: Either with a DPOF-compatible printer, or at a conventional photo laboratory with DPOF capabilities. Using the “Print Reserve” function, you can decide which photos you want printed, and electronically mark them on the SmartMedia Card while it is still in the camera. If you select photos for printing with a DPOF printer or at a photo lab, your selection is printed automatically at the time of processing.
Printing the Date and Time on Your Photos (continued) HELP Selecting an Image to Be Printed (Print reserve) • Make sure the date and time are set correctly on the camera before using this feature. • This function does not work with the P-330N/P-330 Olympus digital camera photo printer. Use the dateprint function on the printer. • It takes some time to return to playback mode. 2,7 4 1 1 CAUTION • If you change the setting, all the settings for photos already for DPOF printing will also change. .
Selecting an Image to Be Printed (continued) 5 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 END 127 SET 128 OK Press the arrow pad to select the image to be reserved for printing, then press the OK button. 컅: Displays the previous image. 컄: Displays the next image. 왕: Displays the 10th image backward (the 9th image backward on the index). 왓: Displays the 10th image forward (the 9th image forward on the index). • The print mark will be displayed on the preselected image.
Chapter 8 Processing Photo Images with a Computer Installing Provided Software To take advantage of a wide range of functions, including downloading, display, storage and panorama assembly, install the CAMEDIA Master software application from the included CD-ROM. Loading with a Floppy Disk Adapter The picture data on a SmartMedia card can be transferred directly to a computer equipped with a 3.5″ floppy disk drive using the FlashPath floppy disk adapter.
Connecting your Camera to a Computer with a Computer Cable 2 Make sure the power on both the computer and the camera is turned off before connecting. Computer Operating Environment 3 Attach the provided RS-232C PC serial cable to the serial port (COM1 or COM2) on your computer. 4 Open the connector cover on the camera and connect the computer cable to the data input/output (I/O) terminal on the camera. 5 Turn on your computer. IBM PC/AT compatibles (As of June 2000) OS : Windows 98SE/98/95/NT 4.
Connecting your Camera to a Computer with a Computer Cable (continued) HELP • Make sure the camera is off before connecting to a computer. The camera may not work properly if you connect while the power is on. • When connected to the computer, some of the camera buttons will not operate. • CAMEDIA Master cannot communicate with the camera if the camera’s lens barrier is closed. NOTE • Use of the AC Adapter (sold separately) is recommended when downloading to avoid excessive battery power consumption.
Using CAMEDIA Master 2.0: Introduction This software can be used to download, process, and save load images. The instructions are located in the CAMEDIA Master folder on your computer. For details, see the CAMEDIA Master 2.0 online instructions. Composing Images with Templates It is easy to create fun composite images using CAMEDIA Master templates. Making Dark Images Brighter Some images may come out darker than expected.
Appendix Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Q A How long will the camera batteries last? Q How can I set the clock in the camera for recording the date on image data? A Date setting is not made when the camera is shipped. You must set the date before shooting (p.31). The date can be set either from the camera or using the CAMEDIA Master 2.0. The set date will be cancelled approximately 1 hour after the batteries are removed from the camera.
Troubleshooting (Check before Taking in for Repair) Operating Problems The camera does not work The power is off. ➜ Open the lens barrier and turn on the power. The batteries are loaded incorrectly. ➜ Reload the batteries correctly. The batteries are dead. ➜ Replace with new batteries. The batteries do not work in to cold weather. ➜ Keep the batteries warm before the camera is to be used. • The standby function is on. ➜ Close the lens barrier, then reopen it.
Troubleshooting (continued) Picture Problems The picture is out of focus • The camera was jarred when the shutter release button was pressed. ➜ Hold the camera firmly and press the shutter release button smoothly. • The viewfinder autofocus mark was not positioned on the subject. ➜ Position the autofocus frame on the subject, or use the focus lock. • The lens is dirty. ➜ Clean the lens with a soft, dry cloth. • The mode was not selected correctly.
Error Codes The monitor displays error codes and indicators on the control panel blink to alert you to various problems. Warning Monitor Display Error Using the Camera with Optional Equipment This camera can be used with the following optional equipment: Remedy There is no card in the camera, or the card is not inserted correctly. Insert or remove and reinsert the card. The card is full.
Optional Items • • • • • • • • • Photo Printers For Olympus Digital Cameras AC Adapter Camera Case Standard SmartMedia Card (8/16/32/64MB) FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter PC Card Adapter NiMH Batteries NiMH Battery Charger USB SmartMedia Reader/Writer As of June 2000 Notes on Display and Backlight 138 Product type: Digital Camera Image Recording System for shooting and playing back photo images.
Specifications (continued) Index Battery charging time for flash: Flash working range: Specifications are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. A AC adapter ...................................29 All Erase Frames ...............110, 133 Auto-Flash ...................................64 Automatic Playback ...................106 B Backlighting, backlit .............64, 134 Battery(-ies) ......................8, 26, 130 Beep Sound ................................
Index (contined) P T Panorama (panoramic pictures) ...91 Photo Protection (protected images, write-protected, Protection)........55, 110, 111, 133 Playback Menu ...........................100 Playback Start ...........................104 Print Reserve .............................119 Printing ......................................116 Printing the Date and Time.........117 Telephoto .........................44, 45, 69 W Warning Sound(s).........................98 White Balance .....................
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