DIGITAL CAMERA REFERENCE MANUAL CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions. DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.
DIGITAL CAMERA REFERENCE MANUAL z 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. z We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. z This reference manual contains guidelines for using Olympus Stylus 300/400 DIGITAL (µ [mju:] 300/400 DIGITAL).
For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : Stylus 300 DIGITAL, Stylus 400 DIGITAL RM-2 (Remote control) Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Contents P.4 Getting started P.8 1 P.33 2 P.39 3 P.47 4 P.65 5 For playing back and arranging Playback pictures P.83 6 Settings that make the camera easier to operate. Useful functions P.101 7 Printing pictures Print settings P.111 8 Troubleshooting and other information Miscellaneous P.117 9 Specifications P.133 Glossary of terms P.135 index P.
Contents Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1 Getting started 8 Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Monitor indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Weatherproof feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 3 Using the menus and tabs 39 About the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 How to use the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Shortcut menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 4 Shooting basics 47 Shooting modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) . . 79 Adjusting the White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 6 Playback 83 Viewing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 QUICK VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Index display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 8 Print settings 111 How to print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 All-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Single-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Resetting print reservation data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 9 Miscellaneous 117 Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Getting started Names of parts Camera Lens barrier 1 Shutter button Getting started Turns the camera on and off in the shooting mode. Flash P.33 P.62 Self-timer/ Remote control lamp P.66, 67 Remote control receiver P.67 Card cover Lens Extends automatically when you open the lens barrier. P.25 DC-IN jack cover VIDEO OUT P.89 jack P.20 P.23 Connector cover P.23, 89 8 USB connector DC-IN jack (4.8V) P.
Names of parts Arrow pad The arrow pad is used as arrow keys, as well as function buttons. The , and marks indicate which arrow key to press. , , Shooting mode button Macro button 1 Flash mode button Zoom button (W/T ) P.59, 85, 86 Monitor Strap eyelet P.35 P.16 OK/Menu button P.39 ( ) Monitor button (QUICK VIEW ) P.35 Playback button ( ) P.26 Tripod socket Battery compartment cover P.18 Viewfinder Orange lamp Green lamp AF target mark P.50 P.50 P.
Names of parts Monitor indications zShooting mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 2 11 12 13 11 13 5 6 14 Getting started 7 8 9 10 14 15 SHQ 15 9 16 16 Still picture Movie Items Indications 1 Shooting mode , , 2 Battery check 3 Green lamp 4 Flash stand-by/ Camera movement warning/ Flash charge 5 Macro mode 6 Flash mode , 7 Sequential shooting , 8 Self-timer , , Ref. page , , Record mode P.47 P.13 P.50 (Lights) (Blinks) P.62 P.65 , P.62 P.70 P.66 Remote control 9 , P.
Names of parts Items 16 Number of storable still pictures Seconds remaining Indications 16 Ref. page P.50 P.
Names of parts zPlayback mode INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the monitor. Screens when the Information display is set to ON are shown below. “Displaying shooting information” (P.105) 2 4 1 2048 1536 1 Getting started 5 6 7 8 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 1 Still picture Movie Items Indications Ref. page 1 Battery check 2 Print reservation, Number of prints 3 Movie 4 Protect 5 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.
Names of parts zMemory gauge The memory gauge lights up when you take a picture or record a movie. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture or the movie on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. When the whole memory gauge is lit, wait a few moments until the lit area goes off before taking the next shot.
Names of parts * Energy consumption varies greatly depending on the camera’s operational status. The camera may turn off without displaying the low battery warning. Recharge as soon as possible. Weatherproof feature 1 Getting started The camera is weatherproof and is not damaged by water spray from any direction. However, it cannot be used underwater. Observe the following precautions when using the camera.
How to use this manual Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details of operating procedures, see “How to use the menus” (P.40). Adjusting the monitor brightness This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor. The brightness can be adjusted in either the shooting mode or the playback mode. 1 In the top menu, select MODE , and MENU SETUP press . Arrow pad ( ) “How to use the menus” (P.
Attaching the strap 1 Thread the short end of the strap through the strap eyelet. 2 Thread the long end of the strap through the loop that has already gone through the eyelet. 3 Pull the strap tight, making sure that it is securely fastened and does not come loose. 1 Strap eyelet Getting started Note 16 • Do not pull the strap too hard as this may cause it to break. • Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily catch on stray objects, causing injury or damage.
Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-10B). The battery is dedicated to this camera and other batteries do not work. The battery is not fully charged when the camera is purchased. Fully charge the battery on the specified charger (LI-10C) before first use. For details, read the charger’s instructions (provided).
Loading the battery Use an Olympus LI-10B lithium ion battery. Important • Be sure to check the date and time after changing the battery. 1 Make sure that: The lens barrier is closed. 1 The monitor is off. Getting started The lamp on the right of the viewfinder is off. 2 Slide the battery compartment (the cover in the direction of direction indicated by the mark on the cover), and lift it up in . the direction of 3 Insert the battery in the direction shown in the illustration.
Loading the battery Precautions when using the battery The amount of power consumed varies considerably depending on the operations performed on the digital camera. If you use an exhausted battery, the camera may turn off without displaying the battery level warning (P.13). zRemoving the battery Turn the camera over so that it is upside down. • This will prevent the battery from falling out when you open the battery compartment cover.
Loading the battery Using an optional AC adapter 1 Getting started In addition to the lithium ion battery provided with the camera, you can also use an AC adapter. Choose the power source best suited to the situation. An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use the specified AC adapter. An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads.
Loading the battery 21 1 Getting started • Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below. This could mean that the battery runs down faster. • When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended period of time. • Repeated zoom adjustments. • Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway. • When the camera is connected to a PC. • Carefully read the separate-volume Safety Precaution before use.
Inserting a card “Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures. Card basics 1 The card corresponds to normal camera film for recording the pictures you have taken. Pictures recorded and stored on the card can easily be erased, overwritten, and/or edited on a PC. Getting started c Index area You can write down the card’s contents. d Contact area Comes into contact with the camera’s signal read contacts.
Inserting a card 3 Open the card cover by pulling the card cover catch towards you. 4 Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot. Card cover 1 Card cover catch 5 Close the card cover. 6 Close the connector cover. Getting started • Insert the card while keeping it straight. • Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the card to jam. • If the card is not inserted all the way, data may not be written to the card.
Inserting a card Removing the card 1 2 Open the connector cover and the card cover. Push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly. • The card is ejected a short way and then stops. 1 Note Getting started Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot. 3 Hold the card straight and pull it out. Note 24 • Do not press on the card with hard or pointed items such as ballpoint pens.
Power on/off zWhen shooting pictures Power on: Close the lens barrier slightly until it almost touches the lens barrel. The lens barrier stops just before it touches the lens and the lens retracts. Wait until the lens is fully retracted before closing the lens barrier completely. The camera turns off. (The monitor also turns off.) TIPS • To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation after about 3 minutes of nonoperation.
Power on/off zWhen playing back pictures 1 Press with the lens barrier closed. The camera turns on in the playback mode. The monitor turns on and the last picture taken is displayed. Power off: Press . The monitor and the camera turn off. Getting started Power on: TIPS • When the camera turns on, the monitor may light up for an instant and a picture appear after a short time. This is not a malfunction.
Power on/off If the card is not recognized (card check) When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If there is no card in the camera or a card that is not supported by this camera is inserted, the following screen is displayed. • All data stored on the card is erased when the card is formatted. 1 Note NO CARD CARD%SEtUP POWER%OFF FORMAt SELECt GO Corrective action There is no card in the camera or the card is not inserted properly. Æ Insert a card.
Selecting a language You can select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. 1 • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 2 Press Arrow pad ( ) . 3 Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. MODE MENU WB Top menu 4 Press to select the SETUP .
Selecting a language 6 Press to select a language, . then press 7 Press menu. ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUtSCH ESPAÑOL again to exit the SELECt 8 GO 1 Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off. Getting started TIPS • The language can also be set from the playback mode.
Setting the date and time 1 Open the lens barrier fully. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 2 Press Arrow pad ( ) . • The top menu is displayed. 1 Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. MODE MENU WB 4 Press to select the SETUP tab, then press . SETUP tab SEtUP CARD CAM Top menu ALL RESEt 5 Press press to select , then . • The green frame moves to the selected item. • The camera only displays the time in 24hour time system (“2 p.m” would be “14:00”.).
Setting the date and time 6 Press to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/ Day/Year), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year). . Then press • Move to the year setting. • The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D. GO 1 . Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set. • The camera only displays the time in 24-hour time system (“2 p.m” would be “14:00”).
Holding the camera When taking pictures, hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When taking pictures in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash is at the top. Taking pictures using the monitor 1 Getting started Taking pictures using the viewfinder Horizontal grip Vertical grip Incorrect grip Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.
2 Quick-start guide Shooting Taking still pictures P.50 Shutter button 2 Open the lens barrier fully. 3 Press the shutter button. Quick-start guide 1 2 Decide the composition of the picture while looking at the image on the monitor. • When the flash is required, the orange lamp lights and the flash fires automatically. • The orange lamp blinks while the picture is stored on the card. TIPS To change the shooting mode When you want to take a portrait or landscape etc. “Shooting modes” (P.
Shooting Recording movies P.57 ( ) Shutter button 2 Quick-start guide 1 2 Open the lens barrier fully. 3 Press press 4 Decide the composition while looking at the image on the monitor and press the shutter button halfway. Press ( ). • The virtual dial screen (Shooting mode selection screen) is displayed. to select . , then • The focus and white balance are locked. 5 Press the shutter button fully to start recording. • During movie recording, on the monitor.
Playback Viewing still pictures P.83 Arrow pad ( ) 2 Quick-start guide 1 Press with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. 2 Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. Jumps to the picture 10 frames back. Displays the previous picture. Displays the next picture. Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead. TIPS To enlarge the picture on the monitor “Close-up playback” (P.85) To display several pictures at once “Index display” (P.
Playback Viewing movies P.91 mark 2 Arrow pad ( ) 0"/25" Quick-start guide 1 2 Press with the lens barrier closed. Use the arrow pad to display the picture with , then press . • The top menu is displayed. 3 Press 4 Press to select MOVIE PLAYBACK, then press MOVIE PLAY INFO to select MOVIE PLAY. . MODE MENU ERASE MOVIE%PLAY MOVIE PLAYBACK • The movie is played back. • When playback ends, the display automatically returns to the beginning of INDEX the movie.
Protecting pictures Protect mark ) 2 Press with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on. 2 Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to protect, then press . • The top menu is displayed. INFO 3 Press in the top menu to display the MODE MENU. 4 Press press . Press press . ERASE to select PLAY, then to select , then 6 Press press to select ON, then . 7 Press to exit the menu. • The Protect icon SEt CARD EDIt PLAY 5 MODE MENU appears on the screen.
Erasing pictures (Single-frame erase) Arrow pad ( 2 Quick-start guide 1 2 Press ) with the lens barrier closed. Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to erase, then press . • The top menu is displayed. 3 Press select 4 Press press INFO in the top menu to . MODE MENU ERASE to select YES, then . ERASE YES • The picture is erased. NO SELECt TIPS For details of the top menu “About the menus” (P.39) To erase all the pictures “All-frame erase” (P.
3 Using the menus and tabs About the menus When you turn on the camera and press , the top menu is displayed on the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This chapter explains how the menus work, using the shooting mode screens. Arrow pad ( ) Press . The top menu is displayed. 3 WB Select a menu using the arrow pad. Shortcut Menus MODE MENU • Take you directly to the setting screens. • Display operational buttons at the bottom of the screen.
How to use the menus 1 Press 2 Press to display the top menu. Press . then press CAMERA tab SEt CARD CAMERA Top menu to select a tab, . MODE MENU WB ESP/ ESP DRIVE DIGItAL ZOOM OFF PANORAMA 2 IN 1 3 Press to return to the tab selection screen.
How to use the menus 3 Press 4 Press SEt CARD CAMERA to select an item, then press . ESP/ to select a setting. Press to complete setting. Press again to exit the menu and return to shooting. ESP DRIVE DEZItAL ZOOM OFF PANORAMA 2 IN 1 ESP SEt CARD CAMERA ESP/ DRIVE DIGItAL ZOOM OFF PANORAMA 2 IN 1 ESP/ DRIVE DIGItAL ZOOM OFF PANORAMA ON 2 IN 1 or To return to select an item, press or . SEt CARD CAMERA The green frame moves to the selected item.
Shortcut menus zShooting mode Shortcut menus are frequently used menus that can be accessed from the top menu. Still picture/Movie MODE MENU WB 3 Using the menus and tabs Adjusts the brightness of the picture. P.79 Sets the image quality and resolution. Still picture : SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Movie : HQ, SQ P.75 Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source. P.
Shortcut menus zPlayback mode Still picture Movie MOVIE PLAY INFO MODE MENU INFO ERASE MODE MENU ERASE 3 P.88 MOVIE PLAY MOVIE PLAYBACK Plays back movies. P.91 INDEX Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 frames. P.99 INFO Displays all the shooting information on the monitor. P.105 ERASE Erases the selected still picture or movie. P.94 43 Using the menus and tabs Runs through all saved pictures one after another as slide show.
Mode Menus The MODE MENU is divided into tabs. Press display the associated menu items. to select a tab and CAMERA tab CARD tab SETUP tab SEt CARD CAMERA zShooting mode ESP/ ESP DRIVE DIGItAL ZOOM OFF PANORAMA 2 IN 1 3 CAMERA tab Using the menus and tabs ESP/ DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1 CARD tab CARD SETUP Selects the metering method from ESP or SPOT ( ). Selects the shooting mode from (single-frame shooting) or (sequential shooting).
Mode Menus PIXEL MAPPING VIDEO OUT Checks the CCD and image processing functions for errors. Adjusts the brightness of the monitor. Sets the date and time. Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. TV video signal types differ depending on the region. P.109 P.106 P.30 P.110 PLAY tab EDIT tab SETUP tab 3 PLAY tab Protects pictures from accidental erasure. Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise. Stores print reservation information on the card. P.93 P.90 P.
Mode Menus CARD tab CARD SETUP Erases all image data stored on the card or formats the card. P.95 P.103 SETUP tab ALL RESET 3 Using the menus and tabs VIDEO OUT 46 Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display. Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.) on and off. Adjusts the brightness of the monitor. Sets the date and time. Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type.
4 Shooting basics Shooting modes This camera has 7 shooting modes to choose from depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve. 1 Open the lens barrier fully. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 2 Press ( ). Arrow pad ( ) 4 Shooting basics • The screen for selecting the shooting mode (virtual dial) is displayed.
Shooting modes 3 Select the mode best suited to your purpose from the following. • Press to select the mode. PROGRAM AUtO SELECt LANDSCAPE + PORtRAIt PORtRAIt GO SELECt GO SELECt 4 GO SELECt SELF PORtRAIt MOVIE SELECt LANDSCAPE SELECt GO Press GO GO NIGHt SCENE SELECt GO . • The virtual dial screen will disappear. It will disappear after a while even if the button is not pressed. 4 Shooting basics z PROGRAM AUTO (Factory default setting) Used for regular photography.
Shooting modes z NIGHT SCENE Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. If you take a picture of a street at night in any other mode, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with only dots of light showing. In this mode, the true appearance of the street is captured. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. “Night scene mode” (P.
Taking still pictures You can take still pictures using either the monitor or the viewfinder. Both methods are easy as all you have to do is to press the shutter button. Taking still pictures using the monitor With the monitor, you can shoot while checking the picture area that the camera actually records. 1 Open the lens barrier fully. Shutter button • Slide the lens barrier fully open until it clicks. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on.
Taking still pictures 3 Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the focus. • When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp lights. • If the orange lamp lights, the flash fires automatically. 4 Press the shutter button all the way (fully). • The camera takes the picture, and a beep sounds. • When the green lamp stops blinking, you can take the next picture. • The orange lamp blinks while the picture is stored on the card. The monitor is hard to see.
Taking still pictures 2 Position the AF target mark in the viewfinder on the subject. Orange lamp Green lamp AF target mark 3 Take the picture by following the same procedure as for shooting using the monitor. “Taking still pictures using the monitor” (P.50) TIPS The green lamp blinks. Æ You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 50 cm/ 1.6 ft. away from the subject. When the distance from the camera to the subject is less than 50 cm/1.6 ft, select the macro mode.
Taking still pictures • Never open the card cover, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter while the orange lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of the pictures you have just taken. • When taking pictures against strong backlight, the area of the picture in shadow may appear colored. • When you point the camera lens toward a bright subject, smears (lines like beams of light) may appear on the image in the monitor. This does not affect recorded pictures.
If correct focus cannot be obtained When the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the frame and you cannot position the AF target mark on it, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below. Determine the position of the subject after focusing (Focus Lock) 1 Open the lens barrier fully. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 2 Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on.
If correct focus cannot be obtained 5 Press the shutter button fully. Shutter button TIPS The green lamp blinks. Æ You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 50 cm away from the subject. When the distance from the camera to the subject is less than 50 cm/1.6 ft, select the macro mode. “Macro mode shooting” (P.65) Æ Depending on the subject, the focus may not be locked. “Subjects that are difficult to focus on” (P.55) Subjects that are difficult to focus on The green lamp blinks.
Night scene mode Setting the mode to NIGHT SCENE allows you to take landscape shots at night under optimum conditions. In this mode, the shutter speed is not fixed at up to 1/30 second even when the flash is activated. Depending upon the subject or shooting conditions, the shutter speed may be extended up to 4 seconds. Night scene mode (Flash off) 4 1 Night scene mode (Flash fires) Arrow pad ( ) Open the lens barrier fully. Shooting basics • The lens extends and the monitor turns on.
Recording movies You can record movies with this camera. Recorded movies can be played back or stored as the other still pictures using the index function. 1 Open the lens barrier fully. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 2 ( ) to display the virtual Press dial screen. 3 Press press to select . Arrow pad ( ) Shutter button , then 4 Decide the composition while looking at the image on the monitor. 5 Press the shutter button halfway.
Recording movies Note 4 Shooting basics 58 • The magnification of the optical zoom cannot be changed during movie recording. The zoom is fixed in the Wide position. To use the zoom, set “DIGITAL ZOOM” to “ON”. “Using the digital zoom” (P.60) • During movie recording, the flash is disabled. • It takes longer to store movies than still pictures. • The seconds remaining varies depending on the record mode and the amount of space available on the card. • You cannot record movies with sound.
Zoom Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3× magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 35 mm –105 mm on a 35 mm camera). By combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom, zoom magnification can be increased to a maximum of approximately 15×. To use the zoom in mode, set the camera to digital zoom. Magnification of the digital zoom When SQ2 (640 × 480) is selected: up to 5× Other record modes: up to 4× Using the optical zoom 1 Open the lens barrier fully.
Zoom Using the digital zoom 1 Open the lens barrier fully. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 2 Press Arrow pad ( ) . • The top menu is displayed. 3 Press to select MODE MENU. 4 4 Press to select the CAMERA . tab, then press SEt CARD CAMERA WB ESP/ ESP DRIVE DIGItAL ZOOM OFF PANORAMA 2 IN 1 5 Press to select DIGITAL ZOOM, then press .
6 Press press to select ON, then . • Press again to exit the menu and return to shooting status. SEt CARD CAMERA Zoom ESP/ DRIVE DIGItAL ZOOM OFF PANORAMA ON 2 IN 1 7 Press the zoom button toward T. • The white area of the zoom indicator indicates the optical zoom. If the digital zoom is set to ON, a red area appears on the zoom indicator. The digital zoom is enabled when the zoom button is pressed toward T until it reaches the optical zoom limit. Note Take the picture.
Using the flash Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. 1 Open the lens barrier fully. ( • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 2 Press ( ) to set flash mode. ) Shutter button • The current flash setting is displayed. • Each time you press , the flash mode changes in the following sequence: “AUTO” – “ Red-eye reduction” – “ Fill-in flash” – “ Flash off”. 4 Shooting basics 3 Press the shutter button halfway.
Using the flash zAuto-flash (No indication) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. To shoot a subject with backlight, position the AF target mark over the subject. zRed-eye reduction flash ( ) The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in the picture. The red-eye reduction flash mode reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing the regular flash.
Using the flash zFlash off ( ) The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited, such as in an art museum. You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a naturallooking twilight or night scene.
5 Advanced shooting Macro mode shooting The macro mode allows you to shoot at a distance of 20 cm to 50 cm (0.7 ft. to 1.6 ft.) from your subject. Regular photographs can be taken, but the camera may take time to focus on distant subjects. Normal shooting 1 With the macro mode Open the lens barrier fully. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 2 Press ( ( ) ) to set macro mode. • The setting changes between ON and OFF each time is pressed.
Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph. 1 Open the lens barrier fully. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 2 Press mode. ( ) to set the self-timer • The setting changes between / OFF, and each time is pressed. When the self-timer mode is selected, is displayed on the monitor.
Remote control shooting Shooting is possible using the remote control device (sold separately in some regions). This is useful when you want to take a picture with yourself in it or a night scene, without touching the camera. 1 Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, flat surface. 2 Open the lens barrier fully. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 3 Press ( ) to set the remote control mode. • The setting changes between / OFF, and each time is pressed.
Remote control shooting TIPS The self-timer/remote control lamp does not blink after pressing the shutter button on the remote control device. Æ The remote control device may be too far from the camera. Move closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control device again. Æ The battery of the remote control device may be exhausted. “How to replace the battery (CR2025) of the remote control device” (P.132) To cancel the remote control mode.
Selecting the metering area In a backlight situation, your subject may appear dark if the picture is taken with the normal metering value (Digital ESP metering). In this case, by changing the metering area to the center of the screen (Spot metering), the subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light. ESP (No indication): Meters the center of the screen and the area around it separately to obtain the optimum exposure.
Sequential shooting This function ( ) allows you to take a rapid succession of still pictures by pressing and holding the shutter button (at 1 frame per second in HQ mode, up to 4 pictures for Stylus 400 DIGITAL/µ[mju:] 400 DIGITAL). As you can choose the best picture from a series of sequential shots, you are recommended to use this mode when taking a moving subject. Focus and exposure are locked at the first frame. White balance is measured and locked every frame.
Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with the Olympus xD-Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software contained on the CD-ROM provided. 1 In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ . PANORAMA, and press Arrow pad ( ) “How to use the menus” (P.40) • The PANORAMA mode is set.
Panorama shooting 3 Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, then take your pictures. • Focus, exposure and white balance are set by the first picture. Do not select an extremely bright subject (such as the sun) for the first picture. • You cannot adjust the zoom after the first picture. • Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures. When shooting, make sure that the edges (right/left/top/bottom) of the images overlap, so that you will know which pictures should be connected.
Taking two-in-one pictures This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. You can combine two different subjects in one picture. Picture when played back 1 In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CAMERA Æ . 2 IN 1, and press Arrow pad ( ) “How to use the menus” (P.40) • The two-in-one picture mode is set. 5 Take the first shot while observing your subject on the monitor.
Taking two-in-one pictures Note 5 Advanced shooting 74 • During two-in-one picture shooting, the panorama and sequential shooting are not available. • When the battery power is exhausted ( is displayed), the flash automatically turns off. • The two-in-one picture mode is canceled when is pressed or the lens barrier is closed. Press to cancel the two-in-one picture mode after the first shot has been taken. The first picture will not be stored.
Selecting a record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for your purposes (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For details of the different record modes, resolutions and number of pictures storable on the card, refer to the table on the next page. The numbers in the table are approximate. Record mode SHQ HQ Quality File size Clearer Larger Uses • Good for printing. • Can be enlarged to A4 (210mm × 297mm / 8.3'' × 11.
Selecting a record mode Still Picture Record Modes for Stylus 400 DIGITAL/µ[mju:] 400 DIGITAL Record mode SHQ HQ SQ1 SQ2 Resolution (No. of pixels) 2272 × 1704 2048 × 1536 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 1024 × 768 640 × 480 Memory capacity in number of shots (using a 16 MB card) 5 16 20 24 38 58 99 Still Picture Record Modes for Stylus 300 DIGITAL/µ[mju:] 300 DIGITAL Record mode SHQ HQ SQ1 5 SQ2 Resolution (No.
Selecting a record mode 1 In the shooting mode top menu, to select . press Arrow pad ( ) “How to use the menus” (P.40) MODE MENU WB 2 Press to select the desired record mode. 5 Screen differs between Stylus 300 (µ [mju:] 300) and Stylus 400 (µ [mju:] 400) . • For movies, you can choose HQ or SQ. Go to step 4. CANCEL SELECt GO 77 Advanced shooting • For still pictures, you can choose from SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2.
Selecting a record mode 3 If you choose SQ2 for still pictures, to display the screen for press selecting the resolution. Press to choose a resolution. CANCEL SELECt GO Screen differs between Stylus 300 (µ [mju:] 300) and Stylus 400 (µ [mju:] 400) . 4 Press . • Press again to exit the menu. TIPS • Resolution The number of pixels (horizontal × vertical) used when saving an image. If the image will be printed, higher resolutions (larger numbers) are recommended so that the image will be clearer.
Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the brightness in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3 steps. When the setting is changed, you can check the result on the monitor. 1 In the shooting mode top menu, to select . press Arrow pad ( ) “How to use the menus” (P.40) 2 Press to select the exposure compensation value.
Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) Note 5 Advanced shooting 80 • If the flash is used, the image brightness (exposure) may differ from the intended brightness (exposure). • Exposure compensation cannot correct the image if the surroundings of the subject are extremely bright or dark.
Adjusting the White balance Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setting the WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking colors. 1 In the shooting mode top menu, to select WB. press Arrow pad ( ) “How to use the menus” (P.40) 2 Press PRESET.
Adjusting the White balance 3 Press . • If you selected AUTO, press again to exit the menu. • If you selected PRESET, the screen for choosing a preset white balance is displayed. 4 Press or to select , then press , , . PRESEt WB • The menu goes off. 5 Take the picture. CANCEL Note 5 Advanced shooting 82 SELECt GO • White balance may not be effective under some special light sources.
6 Playback Viewing still pictures 1 Press . • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) 2 Arrow pad ( Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. Jumps to the picture 10 frames back. ( Displays the previous picture. ( ) 6 Playback Press ) Displays the next picture. ( ) Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead. ( 3 ) ) to cancel playback. • The monitor and camera turn off.
Viewing still pictures QUICK VIEW This function lets you play back pictures while the camera is in the shooting mode. This is useful when you want to check shooting results and resume shooting quickly. Functions available in normal playback mode are also available in QUICK VIEW. 1 Press twice quickly (doubleclick) while in the shooting mode. Shutter Button • The camera immediately enters the playback mode and displays the last picture taken.
Viewing still pictures Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged in steps up to 4 times the original size. 1 Use the arrow pad to display the still picture you want to enlarge. • You cannot enlarge pictures with 2 Arrow pad ( ) . Press the zoom button toward T. • By using the arrow pad while the enlarged picture is displayed, you can shift the picture in the desired direction, enabling you to view a different portion.
Index display This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. “Selecting the number of pictures” (P.87) 1 6 In the single-frame playback mode, press the zoom button toward W. Arrow pad ( ) • Use the arrow pad to select the picture. : Moves to the previous frame. : Moves to the next frame. : Jumps to the previous index display (the frames before the top left frame).
Index display Selecting the number of pictures This function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9 and 16. 1 In the playback mode top menu, select MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ , and press . Arrow pad ( ) 2 Press to choose the number of pictures (4, 9 or 16), then press . • Press again to exit the menu. SEtUP CARD EDIt PLAY “How to use the menus” (P.
Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored on the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies is played back. 1 Display a still picture, then press to display the top menu. 2 Press ( slideshow. 3 Press slideshow. ) to start the to stop the • The slideshow will not stop until you cancel it by pressing . INFO MODE MENU ERASE 6 Playback Note 88 • You are recommended to use the optional AC adapter when running a slideshow for a long period of time.
Playback on a TV Use the Video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images (still pictures and movies) on your TV. 1 Make sure that the camera and the TV are turned off. Connect the Video cable to the VIDEO OUT jack on the camera and the video input terminal on the TV. Connect to the TV’s video input (yellow) terminal. Video cable Connector cover VIDEO OUT jack 2 Turn the TV on and switch to the video input mode.
Playback on a TV Picture Rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise so that they are displayed vertically. 1 In the playback mode top menu, select MODE MENU Æ PLAY Æ , and press . 2 Press –90°. Arrow pad ( ) and select +90° or • The picture is rotated and displayed vertically. • To close the menu, press twice.
Viewing movies 1 Press . • The monitor turns on. 2 Arrow pad ( ) Use the arrow pad to display the . picture with “Viewing still pictures” (P.83) 3 0"/25" Press . • The top menu is displayed. 4 Press to select MOVIE PLAY.
Viewing movies 5 Press to select MOVIE PLAYBACK, then press . MOVIE%PLAY MOVIE PLAYBACK • The movie is played back. When playback ends, the display automatically returns to INDEX the beginning of the movie. • Press again after playback ends GO SELECt CANCEL to display the MOVIE PLAYBACK menu. PLAYBACK : Plays back the entire MOVIE%PLAYBACK movie again. PLAYBACK FRAME BY FRAME : Plays back the movie FRAME%BY%FRAME manually one frame at a EXIt time. SELECt GO EXIT : Leaves the movie playback mode.
Protecting pictures You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/allframe erase function. 1 Press . Arrow pad ( • The monitor turns on. 2 Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to protect. 3 Press ) “Viewing still pictures” (P.83) . • The top menu is displayed. 4 In the top menu, select MODE , and press MENU Æ PLAY Æ . 5 Press press “How to use the menus” (P.40) to select ON, then .
Erasing pictures You can erase recorded pictures either one at a time or all at once. • You cannot erase pictures that are protected. Cancel the protection before erasing such pictures. • Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep. “Protecting pictures” (P.93) Note Single-frame erase This function erases only the picture displayed on the monitor.
Erasing pictures All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card. 1 In the playback mode top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CARD Æ . CARD SETUP, and press Arrow pad ( ) “How to use the menus” (P.40) 2 Press to select ERASE, then press ALL . CARD%SEtUP ALL%ERASE FORMAt 3 CANCEL to select YES, then . • All the pictures are erased.
Editing still pictures This function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. BLACK&WHITE : Converts pictures into black and white pictures and stores them as new pictures. SEPIA : Converts pictures into sepia-toned pictures and stores them as new pictures. : Changes the picture size to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 and stores the picture as a new picture. 1 Press . Arrow pad ( • The monitor turns on.
Editing still pictures • To cancel the editing, select CANCEL and press Note . • You cannot create black and white movies. • You cannot create a black and white picture if there is insufficient memory space on the card. Creating sepia-toned pictures 5 6 Select SEPIA, then press Press press . to select SEPIA, then . • The BUSY bar is displayed, then the camera returns to the playback mode. The sepia-toned picture is stored as a separate picture from the original.
Editing still pictures Note 6 Playback 98 • Resizing is not possible in the following cases. Movies, pictures edited on a PC, or when there is insufficient memory space on the card. • If the size of the selected picture is 640 × 480, you cannot select 640 × 480.
Creating an index 9 frames extracted from the movie are displayed as an index to show the movie at one glance. Indexes can be stored on the card as still pictures. 1 Use the arrow pad to select a . picture with 2 In the top menu, select MOVIE PLAY Æ INDEX. Arrow pad ( ) MOVIE PLAY “How to use the menus” (P.40) INFO MODE MENU ERASE 6 MOVIE%PLAY Playback MOVIE PLAYBACK INDEX 3 CANCEL Press press to select INDEX, then .
Creating an index • The 9 frames extracted from the movie appear as an index display, then the camera returns to the playback mode. The index is stored as a new picture. BUSY TIPS • The index is stored as a still picture in a different record mode from the original movie.
7 Useful functions Saving the settings (All Reset) This function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera settings after the power is turned off. The settings affected by All Reset are listed on the next page. The All Reset setting (ON/OFF) applies to all the modes. If All Reset is set to OFF in one mode, this setting applies to all the other modes, both shooting and playback. ON : All settings are returned to the factory default settings after the power is turned off.
Saving the settings (All Reset) zFunctions that All Reset affects Function Factory default setting LCD ON Shooting mode P (PROGRAM AUTO) P.47 (for still pictures) P.70 DRIVE Ref. page P.50 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF (1×) P.60 FLASH AUTO P.62 ±0 P.79 ESP/ ESP P.69 WB AUTO P.81 HQ P.75 OFF P.65 OFF P.
Formatting cards (Card setup) This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format the card with this camera. All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted. Make sure that you save or transfer important data to a PC before formatting a used card. 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ CARD Æ CARD SETUP, .
Formatting cards (Card setup) 3 Press . • The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted. FORMAt CAUtION ERASING%ALL YES NO SELECt GO BUSY Note 7 Useful functions 104 Never do the following during formatting, as they may cause the card to malfunction. • Open the card cover. • Remove the battery. • Connect or disconnect the AC adapter.
Displaying shooting information This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information displayed, see “Monitor indications” (P.10). 1 Pressing in the playback mode top menu displays the full amount of shooting information on the monitor (ON). “How to use the menus” (P.40) • To turn INFO off, press (OFF).
Adjusting the monitor brightness This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor. The brightness can be adjusted in either the shooting mode or the playback mode. 1 In the top menu, select MODE , and MENU Æ SETUP Æ press . Arrow pad ( ) “How to use the menus” (P.40) 2 Press to adjust the brightness of the monitor, and when you have set the desired . level, press • Pressing pressing • Press 7 Useful functions 106 brightens the monitor, and darkens it. again to exit the menu.
Viewing a picture immediately after shooting (Rec View) You can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor. OFF 1 : The picture being recorded to the card is displayed. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken. You can resume shooting anytime during Rec View. : The picture being recorded to the card is not displayed. This is useful when you want to prepare for your next shot while the previous picture is being recorded.
Turning the beep sound off This function lets you turn on/off the beep sound used for warnings, etc. The beep sound can be adjusted in either the shooting mode or the playback mode. 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ Æ OFF or . ON, and press Arrow pad ( ) “How to use the menus” (P.40) again to exit the menu.
Pixel Mapping The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. Wait a few minutes after the monitor is used or continuous shots are taken to allow for proper performance of the Pixel Mapping function. 1 In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ . PIXEL MAPPING, and press Arrow pad ( ) • START is displayed. “How to use the menus” (P.
Video output selection You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. You can change the NTSC/PAL setting in either the shooting mode or the playback mode. 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ SETUP Æ VIDEO OUT Æ . NTSC or PAL, and press Arrow pad ( ) “How to use the menus” (P.40) SEtUP CARD CAM • Press again to exit the menu. • The factory default setting varies depending on the area where you purchased this camera.
8 Print settings How to print pictures Several different printing options are available when you want to print out pictures. z Printing at a photo lab that supports DPOF or printing on a DPOF-compatible printer Store the print reservation data on the card. Print reservation allows you to save printing data (number of prints, date/time information, etc.) with the pictures stored on the card. What is DPOF? DPOF is short for Digital Print Order Format.
How to print pictures TIPS Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per square inch. This is called dpi (dots per inch). The higher the dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change. This means that when you print an image with a higher resolution, the size of the printed picture will be smaller. Although you can print magnified images, picture quality will decrease.
All-frame reservation Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. You can select whether or not to include the shooting date and time. The reserved number of prints is one per frame. Use single-frame reservation to reserve multiple prints of a particular frame. Arrow pad ( 1 Play back a still picture. 2 In the top menu, select MODE , and press MENU Æ PLAY Æ . • You cannot print pictures with ) .
Single-frame reservation Use this feature to print only selected pictures. This function can also alter details (number of prints, date, etc.) of previously made reservations. Display the picture to be printed and select the desired number of prints. 1 Play back a still picture. • You cannot print pictures with 2 . Arrow pad ( ) In the top menu, select MODE , and press MENU Æ PLAY Æ .
Single-frame reservation 6 Press to select NO, DATE or . TIME, then press • The NO PRINT ORDER screen appears. DAtE NO : The picture is printed without the tIME date and time. EXIt GO SELECt DATE : The picture is printed with the shooting date. TIME : The picture is printed with the shooting time. 7 Press press to select SET, then . • To cancel the print reservation settings, select CANCEL and press . • The print reservation data is stored on the card and the screen returns to the playback menu.
Resetting print reservation data This function allows you to reset all the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card. 1 Play back a still picture. • You cannot print pictures with 2 . Arrow pad ( ) In the top menu, select MODE MENU Æ PLAY Æ , and press . • If print reservation data is already stored on the card, the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen appears. 3 Press press to select RESET, then .
9 Miscellaneous Error codes Monitor indication NO CARD CARD ERROR WRITEPROTECT CARD FULL NO PICTURE PICTURE ERROR POWER%OFF Corrective action The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. Insert a card or insert a different card. Wipe the gold contacts with a commercially available cleaning paper and insert the card again. If the problem persists, format the card. If the card cannot be formatted, it cannot be used. There is a problem with the card. Use a different card. Insert a new card.
Error codes Monitor indication Y/M/D 9 Miscellaneous 118 Possible cause Corrective action The date and time are not set. Set the date and time.
Troubleshooting zThe camera does not work. The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. Possible cause Corrective action The power is off. Open the lens barrier fully to turn on the camera. Ref. Page P.25 The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery. P.13 The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold. Warm the battery by putting it in your pocket for a while. — The camera is in the sleep mode.
Troubleshooting The subject is not displayed on the monitor. Possible cause Corrective action The monitor was turned off before closing the lens barrier. If All Reset in the SETUP tab of the mode menu is set to “OFF,” the camera settings before the lens barrier was closed remain unchanged. Turn on the monitor, and close the lens barrier. Ref. Page P.101 You are taking sequential shots. No image appears on the monitor during sequential shooting. P.
Troubleshooting Pictures you have taken do not appear on the monitor. Possible cause Corrective action The power is off. With the lens barrier closed, press the monitor on. Ref. Page The camera is in the shooting mode. Press quickly twice, or close the lens barrier and then press to switch to the playback mode. There are no pictures on the card. NO PICTURE appears on the monitor. Record pictures. There is a problem with the card. Refer to the “Error codes”. P.
Troubleshooting zThe image quality is poor. The picture is too bright. Possible cause Corrective action The flash was set to the fill-in flash mode. Select a flash mode other than fill-in flash. Ref. Page P.62 The subject was excessively illuminated. Adjust the exposure compensation toward minus (-) or change the camera position. P.79 The picture is too dark. Possible cause Corrective action The flash was blocked by your finger.
Troubleshooting The picture has obscured edge(s). Possible cause Corrective action The lens was partly blocked by your finger or the strap. Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers and the strap away from the lens. Ref. Page P.32 The subject was too close. Check the actual picture area by using the monitor to take the picture. P.53 The picture is out of focus. Possible cause Corrective action The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed.
Menu List zShooting mode menus( Top menu MODE MENU Tab CAMERA CARD SETUP / / Function ESP/ DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 in 1 CARD SETUP ALL RESET REC VIEW PIXEL MAPPING VIDEO OUT WB 9 Miscellaneous 124 / / / ) Setting ESP, , OFF, ON YES, NO OFF, ON , ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL OFF, ON OFF, ON NTSC, PAL SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 -2.0 – +2.0 (in 1/3 EV steps) AUTO, PRESET ( , , , ) Ref. page P.69 P.70 P.60 P.71 P.73 P.103 P.101 P.28 P.108 P.107 P.109 P.106 P.30 P.110 P.75 P.79 P.
Menu List zShooting mode menus ( Top menu MODE MENU Tab CAMERA CARD SETUP ) Function ESP/ DIGITAL ZOOM CARD SETUP ALL RESET PIXEL MAPPING VIDEO OUT WHITE BALANCE Setting Ref. page ESP, P.69 OFF, ON P.60 YES, NO P.103 OFF, ON P.101 , ENGLISH, P.28 FRANÇAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL OFF, ON P.108 P.109 P.106 P.30 NTSC, PAL P.110 HQ, SQ P.75 -2.0 – +2.0 P.79 (in 1/3 EV steps) AUTO, PRESET ( , P.
Menu List zPlayback mode menus (Still picture) Top menu MODE MENU Tab PLAY EDIT Function BLACK&WHITE SEPIA CARD SETUP CARD SETUP ALL RESET VIDEO OUT INFO 9 Miscellaneous 126 Setting OFF, ON Ref. page P.93 0, +90°, -90° P.90 , P.111 BLAC&KWHITE, P.96 CANCEL SEPIA, CANCEL P.97 640 × 480, 320 × 240, P.97 CANCEL ALL ERASE, FORMAT P.95, 103 OFF, ON P.101 , ENGLISH, P.28 FRANÇAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL OFF, ON P.108 P.106 P.30 NTSC, PAL P.110 4, 9, 16 P.87 P.88 P.105 YES, NO P.
Menu List zPlayback mode menus ( Top menu MODE MENU ) Tab PLAY Function Setting OFF, ON CARD SETUP CARD SETUP ALL RESET ALL ERASE, FORMAT P.95, 103 OFF, ON P.101 , ENGLISH, P.28 FRANÇAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL OFF, ON P.108 P.106 P.30 NTSC, PAL P.110 4, 9, 16 P.87 PLAYBACK, FRAME P.91 BY FRAME, EXIT INDEX, CANCEL P.99 P.105 YES, NO P.94 VIDEO OUT MOVIE PLAY MOVIE PLAYBACK INDEX INFO Ref. page P.
Factory default settings zShooting mode AUTO OFF Shooting mode P Zoom Wide Monitor On ESP/ ESP HQ ±0 DRIVE (Single-frame shooting) DIGITAL ZOOM OFF PANORAMA OFF 2 in 1 OFF WB AUTO REC VIEW ON OFF zPlayback mode OFF OFF 9 INFO OFF 0° Miscellaneous 9 128
Factory default settings zOthers ON ALL RESET ON ENGLISH ±0 2003.01.01 VIDEO OUT ∗ ∗ Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold.
List of functions by shooting mode Mode Function 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 – 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Miscellaneous 9 9 9 9 9 9 Optical zoom 9 9 9 9 9 – 9* Virtual dial 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 ESP/ 9 9 9 9 9 – 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 – DIGITAL ZOOM 9 9 9 9 9 – 9 PANORAMA 9 9 9 9 9 9 – 2 IN 1 9 9 9 9 9 9 – WB 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 CARD SETUP 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 ALL RESET 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Camera maintenance zAfter use Close the lens barrier. zCleaning the camera Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off. 1 Make sure that the monitor is turned off. 2 Remove the battery ( P.19). (If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the camera first before removing the plug from the wall outlet.) 3 Exterior: Æ Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well.
Camera maintenance zHow to replace the battery (CR2025) of the remote control device 1 Turn the screw on the bottom of the remote control device counterclockwise to loosen. 2 Turn the remote control device over, and remove the cover. With the battery facing up, remove the old battery and insert a new battery as shown. 3 Replace the cover, turn the remote control device over, and turn the screw on the bottom clockwise to tighten.
Specifications Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Recording system Still picture : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching II Movie : QuickTime Motion JPEG support Memory : xD-Picture Card (16 – 256MB) No. of storable pictures (when a 16 MB Card is used) : Resolution 2272 × 1704 2048 × 1536 Record mode/ No.
Specifications Image pickup device Stylus/µ[mju:] 300 DIGITAL : 1/2.5'' CCD solid-state image pickup, 3,340,000 pixels (gross) Stylus/µ[mju:] 400 DIGITAL : 1/2.5'' CCD solid-state image pickup, 4,230,000 pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus lens 5.8 mm to 17.4 mm (equivalent to 35 mm to 105 mm lens on 35 mm camera), F3.1 to F5.2 Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, Spot metering Shutter speed : 1/2 to 1/1000 sec. (max. 4 sec. in Night scene mode) Shooting range : 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to 0.2 m (0.7 ft.
Glossary of terms AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera’s built-in exposure meter automatically sets the exposure. CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) This converts light passing through the lens into electrical signals. On this camera, light is picked up and converted into RGB signals to build a single image. DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) A standard for image files by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
Glossary of terms JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for color still images. Photographs (images) shot using this camera are recorded onto the card in JPEG format when the record mode is set to SHQ, HQ or SQ. By downloading these images to a personal computer, users can edit them using graphics application software or view the images using an Internet web browser. NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) / PAL (Phase Alternating Line) Television formats.
index A E AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Ajusting the monitor . . . . . 106 brightness AF target mark. . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 50 All reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 All-frame erase . . . . . . . . . 95 All-frame reservation . . . . . . . . 113 Arrow pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 39 Auto flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Auto focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Auto white balance . . . . . . . . . . 81 Erasing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . .
index M Q Macro mode shooting . . . . . 65 Memory gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 44 Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 35 Monitor button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Movie play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Movie playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Quick View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 N Night Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 No.
index U USB connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 V Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Video out jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 51 W White balance . . . . . . . . . 81 X xD-Picture Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Z Zoom button . . . . . . .
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DIGITAL CAMERA PERSONAL COMPUTER DIGITAL CAMERA — PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL How to use your PC to get the most from images taken with your digital camera. Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. This manual provides instructions on how to install the USB driver. To ensure correct installation, refer only to these installation procedures.
Introduction This manual explains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camera to a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About this manual The information contained in this manual may be subject to change without notice. For the latest information on the product, please consult your local Olympus representative. The information contained in this manual has been compiled by taking all possible measures to ensure its accuracy.
INDEX Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Identifying the OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Macintosh Macintosh (OS 9/X). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Windows Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Downloading image files using other OS (For other OS users). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flowchart By connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable, images on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS’s (operating systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the first time. Follow the chart below. Identifying the OS (p.6) Windows 98/ 98 SE (Second Edition) Windows Me/2000/XP MacOS 9.0 - 9.1/OS X * For OS 8.6, see below. Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (p.
Flowchart • When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. When connected (transmitting) to the computer, the camera does not enter the sleep mode nor will the camera’s power turn off automatically. Depending on the camera model, when the battery power runs out or the internal temperature rises, the camera may stop operating automatically. This could cause the computer to malfunction, and any image data (file) being transmitted may be lost.
Identifying the OS Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer. Windows 1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop. When the “My computer” icon is not on your desktop, click “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu. 2 3 Double-click the “Control Panel” icon. Double-click the “System” icon. The way the file icons inside the folder appear may vary depending on your version of Windows.
Identifying the OS 4 A System Properties window will appear. Note and record the “System:” information. Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional or Windows XP, then press “OK” to close the window. If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, proceed to “Installing the USB driver for Windows 98” ( p.9). Users running Windows Me/2000/XP p.11 Users running other OS p.31 Mac OS (Macintosh) Select “About This Computer” from the Apple menu on the menu bar.
Windows Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Make sure that: Windows Your computer is turned on and Windows is running. If you are running any applications, quit them all. You are recommended to power the camera using the optional AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image files (data). If you are using batteries, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power.
Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using Windows 98/98 SE) If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, you must install the USB driver. Follow the instructions below to install the USB driver in your computer. Once it is fully installed, you do not need to repeat the procedure again. If your OS is Windows Me/2000/XP, you do not need to install the USB driver. Proceed to “Connecting the camera to the computer” ( p.11). 1 The Olympus Windows Installer should automatically launch. Click “USB Driver”.
Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using Windows 98/98 SE) 3 Windows 4 10 5 Click “Continue”. The installation of the USB driver will start. Click “OK” to restart your computer and the installation is complete. When the computer has restarted, installation is complete. If the Olympus Windows Installer screen appears, click “Close” and remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
Connecting the camera to the computer Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before connecting the camera to your computer for the first time. ( p.9) 1 Insert the marked end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. Look for this mark. Terminal USB port 2 After making sure that the camera is turned off, connect the end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera. Windows The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer.
Connecting the camera to the computer 3 Turn the camera on. Windows Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up. Lamp Lens barrier (monitor) button Camera with a mode Set the mode dial to . (If the camera has a power switch as well as a mode dial, turn the power switch to ON.
Connecting the camera to the computer 4 The computer recognizes the camera as a new device. When you connect the camera to the computer for the first time, the computer automatically recognizes the camera. Click “OK” when the message saying that the installation is completed appears. The computer recognizes the camera as a “Removable Disk”. When the camera is connected to the computer, none of the camera buttons are functional. Windows Windows XP You can download image files from the camera easily.
Confirming the computer recognizes the camera 1 Windows 2 14 Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “My Computer” from the “Start” menu. Make sure the “Removable Disk” icon appears in the window. There may already be other “Removable Disk” icons for other devices, such as a removable media drive or USB SmartMedia Reader/ Writer. In this case, the digital camera is recognized as another “Removable Disk”.
Confirming the USB driver is installed If the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, follow the procedure below to check whether the USB driver has been fully installed. 1 2 Double-click the “System” icon. Windows 3 Open “My Computer” and double-click the “Control Panel” icon. For users running Windows XP, open “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu. The System window will appear. Click the “Device Manager” tab.
Confirming the USB driver is installed 4 Confirm that “OLYMPUS Digital Camera” is in the “Universal Serial Bus Controller” category. Windows If you cannot find the “OLYMPUS Digital Camera”, turn the camera off, disconnect the camera from the computer and start again. Users running Windows 98/98 SE start again from “Confirming the USB driver is installed”, and Users running Window Me/2000/XP start from “Connecting the camera to the computer”.
Downloading images to your computer 1 2 Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu. Double-click the “Removable Disk” icon. A new “Removable Disk” icon appears when the camera is connected to the computer, as the digital camera is recognized as a “Removable Disk”.
Downloading images to your computer 4 Double-click the “100olymp” folder. Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.jpg” are displayed. Windows • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name File name (Example) (Example) Serial number Month / Day / Serial number • Serial numbers of image files run from 0001 to 9999. • Serial numbers of folders run from 100 to 999.
Downloading images to your computer The “My Documents” window is displayed. 6 The image is saved in the computer (in My Documents folder). • To select all files, choose Edit > Select all. Windows Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.jpg) to the “My Documents” window. When the image file has been downloaded to the computer, you can view images by double-clicking the image files downloaded to your computer.
Disconnecting the camera from your computer If your OS is Windows Me/2000, proceed to “Windows Me/2000/XP” ( p.21). Windows 98 Windows 1 2 3 20 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Some camera models have either a lamp on the right of the viewfinder or a card access lamp, and the location varies depending on the model. Refer to your camera’s reference manual.
Disconnecting the camera from your computer 4 5 Lamp Remove the USB cable from the camera. Remove the USB cable from your computer. Windows 6 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Windows Me/2000/XP 1 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Some camera models have either a lamp on the right of the viewfinder or a card access lamp, and the location varies depending on the model.
Disconnecting the camera from your computer 2 Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the task bar. The message saying that the drive has been stopped appears. 3 Click on the message. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” window appears. Windows 4 5 6 When a message appears, click “OK”. Remove the USB cable from the camera. Remove the USB cable from your computer.
Macintosh Using Mac OS (9/X) Make sure that: Your computer is turned on and Mac OS is running. If you are running any applications, quit them all. You are recommended to power the camera using the optional AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image files (data). If you are using batteries, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power.
Connecting the camera to the computer 1 Insert the marked end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. Look for this mark. Terminal USB port The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer. For details, refer to your computer's manual. 2 After making sure that the camera is turned off, connect the end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera. Macintosh The location of the USB connector or multi connector varies depending on the camera model.
Connecting the camera to the computer 3 Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up. Camera with a mode Set the mode dial to . (If the camera has a power switch as well as a mode dial, turn the power switch to ON.
Downloading images to your computer Mac OS 9 You can download images from the camera and save them in your computer (in this case, in the Hard Disk).
Downloading images to your computer Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.JPG” are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name File name (Example) (Example) Serial number Month / Day / Serial number • When file number 9999 is reached, a new folder is created and assigned the next number.
Downloading images to your computer The “Hard Disk” window is displayed. Macintosh 5 Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.JPG) to the “Hard Disk” window. The image is saved in the computer (in the Hard disk). • To select all images, click Edit > Select all. When the image file has been copied to the computer, you can view images by double-clicking the image files in the “Hard Disk” folder.
Downloading images to your computer Mac OS X Malfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS. • If the camera is not connected correctly, a malfunction occurs in the computer. • Date and time information of image files is not accurately displayed. • If the card cover of the camera is opened while connecting to the computer, the “untitled” icon does not disappear from the desktop. etc. When the computer has recognized the camera, the Apple Image Capture software dialog appears.
Disconnecting the camera from your computer 1 2 4 5 30 Lamp Card access lamp Drag the “untitled” icon on the desktop to “Trash”. Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Macintosh 3 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Remove the USB cable from the camera. Remove the USB cable from your computer.
Downloading image files using other OS (For other OS users) Users running other OS cannot connect the camera directly to a computer. Windows 95 Windows NT Mac OS before OS 9 You can download images directly to your computer using an optional floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter. Does your computer have a USB interface? Is there a port marked on your computer? No Yes No Connect the camera directly to your computer using the provided USB cable.
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