DIGITAL CAMERA T-100 Instruction Manual ● Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Step Checking the contents of the box Strap LI-80B Lithium Ion Battery Digital camera USB cable ib CD-ROM F-2AC USB-AC adapter Other accessories not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Step Step Preparing the Camera Shooting and Playing Back Images “Preparing the Camera”...
Camera Settings Using the Direct Buttons Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the direct buttons. Shutter button (p. 14) Zoom buttons (p. 16) q button (switch between shooting and playback) (p. 15) m button (p. 4) E button (menu guide) (p.
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Using the Menu Using the Menu Use the menu to change camera settings such as the shooting mode. Press the m button to display the function menu. The function menu can be used to set frequently used shooting and playback functions such as shooting mode. Selected option Shooting Playback...
Menu Index Menus for Shooting Functions PROGRAM AUTO PROGRAM AUTO COMPRESSION NORMAL IMAGE SIZE AF MODE FACE/iESP FRAME RATE 30fps FINE ZOOM IS MOVIE MODE ICON GUIDE AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO EXIT EXIT MENU MENU FRAME RATE (Movies) ..p. 27 1 Shooting mode 4 Self-timer ......p.
Names of Parts Camera unit Strap eyelet Lens ........p. 46, 59 Battery/card compartment cover ... p. 10 Microphone ......p. 29, 31 Self-timer lamp ......p. 24 Tripod socket Flash ..........p. 23 Multi-connector ... p. 11, 12, 35, 37 Attaching the camera strap Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
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n button ......p. 12, 14 Indicator lamp ......p. 11, 12 q button (switch between shooting H button (OK) ......p. 3, 12 and playback) ........ p. 15 Arrow pad ........p. 3 Monitor ........p. 14, 42 INFO button (change information m button ........
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Monitor Shooting mode display AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 0:34 0:34 Movie 1/100 1/100 F3.1 F3.1 Still image Battery check ........ p. 11 World time ........p. 35 Shooting mode ......p. 14, 20 Digital image stabilization ... . p. 28 Flash ..........
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Playback mode display ● Normal display 10 10 4/30 4/30 00:12/00:34 00:12/00:34 ’10/02/26 12:30 ’10/02/26 12:30 Still image Movie ● Detailed display 10 10 4/30 4/30 1/1000 F3.1 AUTO AUTO 1/1000 F3.1 AUTO AUTO 100 0004 FILE 100 0004 FILE ’10/02/26 12:30 ’10/02/26 12:30 Battery check ........
Preparing the Camera Inserting the battery and the Insert the battery while sliding the battery SD/SDHC memory card (sold lock knob in the direction of the arrow. separately) Slide the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow to unlock, and then remove the battery.
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Charging the battery with the The battery is not fully charged at the time supplied USB-AC adapter of purchase. Before use, be sure to charge the battery until the indicator lamp turns off (up to 4 hours). The included F-2AC USB-AC adapter (with an AC cable or plug-in type;...
Installing the supplied Connect the camera to the computer software (ib) computer. After checking the system requirements, follow Follow the on-screen instructions the instructions below to connect the camera to on your computer. a computer and install the supplied computer software (ib).
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Changing the display language Use FG to select the year for [Y]. The language for the menu and error messages displayed on the monitor is adjustable. TIME Display the [SETUP] menu. -- -- -- -- “Using the Menu” (p. 4) 2010 2010 Y / M / D...
Shooting, Viewing, and Erasing Shooting with the optimum Hold the camera and compose the aperture value and shutter shot. speed [PROGRAM AUTO] In this mode, automatic shooting settings are Monitor activated while also allowing changes to a wide range of other shooting menu functions, such as exposure compensation, white balance, etc.
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To take the picture, gently press Press the shutter button halfway the shutter button all the way down down to focus on the subject, and while being careful not to shake the gently press the button all the way camera. down to start recording.
Using the zoom Changing the shooting information display Pressing the zoom buttons adjusts the shooting range. The display of the screen information can be changed to best match the situation, for Pressing the wide Pressing the telephoto example, the need for a clear view of the screen (W) button (T) button or for making a precise composition by using the...
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Operations during movie playback Use HI to select an image. Displays Displays previous next image image Hold I to fast forward and hold H to reverse. Elapsed time/ 00:12/00:34 00:12/00:34 Total recording The display size of the images can be time During playback changed.
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Erasing images during Index view and close-up view playback (Single image erase) Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. Close-up view (up to 10x magnifi cation) allows checking of image details. Display the image you want to erase and press G ( Press the zoom buttons.
Changing the image information display Shooting information settings displayed on the screen can be changed. Press F (INFO). ● The displayed image information changes in the order shown below each time the button is pressed. Normal 10 10 4/30 4/30 No information ’10/02/26 12:30 ’10/02/26 12:30...
Using Shooting Modes Reducing blur on shooting The shooting mode can be selected from [DIS MODE] the function menu in the following order: P , M, N, s, P, ~, and A. This mode enables the user to reduce blur “Using the Menu”...
Shooting with special effects Use HI to select the best shooting [MAGIC FILTER] mode for the scene, and press the H button. Add an artistic effect to your photo by selecting the desired magic fi lter. Set the shooting mode to P. MAGIC FILTER MAGIC FILTER AUTO...
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Creating panoramic images Press the shutter button to take the [PANORAMA] fi rst frame, and then compose the second shot. Take pictures that can be joined to form a panorama using the ib computer software. Before fi rst The focus, exposure (p. 24), zoom position shot (p.
Using Shooting Functions Shooting closeups “Using the Menu” (p. 4) (Macro shooting) Using the fl ash This function enables the camera to focus and shoot subjects at close distances. The fl ash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions. Select the macro option in the shooting function menu.
Using the self-timer Adjusting the brightness (Exposure compensation) After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay. The standard brightness (appropriate exposure) set by the camera based on the shooting mode Select the self-timer option in the (except for [iAUTO]) can be adjusted brighter or darker to obtain a desired shot.
Adjusting to a natural color Selecting the ISO sensitivity scheme (White balance) Abbreviation for the International For more natural coloring, choose a white Organization for Standardization. ISO balance option suited to the scene. standards specify the sensitivity for digital cameras and fi lm, thus codes such as “ISO 100”...
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Selecting the size of still images Select the image size option in the shooting function menu. AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 16:9S Use HI to select the setting option, and press the H button to set. Option Description Suitable for printing A3 12M (3968×2976) (11×17 in.) pictures.
For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Menus for Shooting Functions The default settings of the function are highlighted in Selecting a compression mode for still images [COMPRESSION] (Shooting menu) COMPRESSION Available shooting modes: P M N s P ~ Submenu 2 Application FINE...
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Selecting the focusing area [AF MODE] Shooting at higher magnifi cations than optical zoom without reducing the (Shooting menu) AF MODE image quality [FINE ZOOM] Available shooting modes: P M N s (Shooting menu) FINE ZOOM Available shooting modes: P M N s Submenu 2 Application The camera focuses automatically.
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For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Recording sound when shooting still Displaying icon guides [ICON GUIDE] images [R] (Shooting menu) ICON GUIDE (Shooting menu) Available shooting modes: P M N s Available shooting modes: P M N s P ~ A Submenu 2 Application...
Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Playing back pictures automatically Changing the image size [Q] [SLIDESHOW] EDIT SLIDESHOW Submenu 2 Application To start a slideshow This saves a high-resolution image 8 640 × 480 After pressing the H button, the slideshow as a separate image with a smaller starts.
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For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Protecting images [0] When erasing pictures in the internal memory, do not insert a card into the q (Playback menu) camera. Protected images cannot be erased by When erasing pictures from the card, insert [ERASE] (p.
Menus for Other Camera Settings Erasing data completely Changing the display language [W] [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT] r (Settings 1) r (Settings 1) MEMORY FORMAT/ FORMAT Submenu 2 Application The language for the menus and Before formatting, check that no important Languages error messages displayed on the data is left in the internal memory or card.
For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Selecting a method for connecting Turning on the camera with the q the camera to other devices button [q POWER ON] [USB CONNECTION] q POWER ON r (Settings 1) r (Settings 1) USB CONNECTION Submenu 2...
Setting the operation sound [BEEP] Adjusting the brightness of the monitor s (Settings 2) BEEP s (Settings 2) Submenu 2 Application Submenu 2 Application Turns off or on the operating OFF/ON sound/warning sound of the Selects the monitor brightness BRIGHT/ camera buttons.
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For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Switching between home and travel destination time zones [WORLD TIME] s (Settings 2) WORLD TIME You will not be able to select a time zone using [WORLD TIME] if the camera clock has not fi rst been set using [X].
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4 Press the q button, and use HI to select the image for playback. Depending on the TV’s settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped. Saving battery power between shots [POWER SAVE] s (Settings 2) POWER SAVE Submenu 2 Application Cancels [POWER SAVE].
Printing Direct printing (PictBridge Turn on the printer, and then connect the printer and camera. By connecting the camera to a PictBridge- compatible printer, you can print images directly Multi-connector I button without using a computer. To fi nd out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
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Changing the printer’s settings Use FG to select the for printing [CUSTOM PRINT] [BORDERLESS] or [PICS/SHEET] settings, and press the H button. Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [EASY Submenu 4 Application PRINT] (p. 37). The image is printed with a border around it ([OFF]).
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Press the H button. Submenu Submenu Application This selects the number PRINT <× 0 to 10 of prints. Selecting [WITH] prints the PRINT PRINT images with the date. WITH/ CANCEL DATE Selecting [WITHOUT] WITHOUT prints the images without the date. Selecting [WITH] prints the BACK MENU...
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Press the m button. Use FG to select [<], and press the H button. When the message [REMOVE USB 4/30 4/30 CABLE] is displayed, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer. Print Reservations (DPOF 100 0004 100 0004 FILE ’10/02/26 12:30 ’10/02/26 12:30...
Reserving one print each of all Resetting the print reservation images on the card [U] data for selected images Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 40). Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 40). Use FG to select [U], and press Use FG to select [<], and press the H button.
Usage Tips If the camera does not work as intended, or if Monitor an error message is displayed on the screen, “Diffi cult to see”. and you are unsure of what to do, refer to the ● Condensation may have occurred. Turn off the information below to fi...
Error message Printer problem Refi ll the ink in the printer. When one of the messages below is NO INK displayed on the monitor, check the Printer problem corrective action. Remove the jammed paper. JAMMED Error message Corrective action Printer problem SETTINGS Card problem Return to the status where the...
Shooting tips When you are unsure of how to take a picture Fast-moving object that you envision, refer to the information below. Focusing “Focusing on the subject” The subject is not in the center of the frame ● Taking a picture of a subject not in the center of the screen After focusing on an object at the same distance as the subject, compose the shot, and take the...
Playback/Editing tips Color hue “Taking pictures with colors at the same Playback shade as they appear” ● “Playing images in the internal memory Taking pictures by selecting white balance (p. 25) and card” Best results in most environments can normally ●...
Battery and AC adapter (included) Exterior • This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is battery (LI-80B). No other type of batteries can very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water be used.
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If you set the switch to the “LOCK” side, you will not be able to write to the card, delete data or format. Release the switch to enable writing. LOCK Cards compatible with this camera SD/SDHC memory cards (for more information, visit the Olympus website)
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Using a new card Readout/recording process of the card Cards must be formatted with this camera During shooting, the current memory before fi rst use or after being used with other indicator lights in red while the camera is cameras or computers. writing data.
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Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and SD/SDHC memory cards The fi gures for the number of storable still pictures and continuous recording length are approximate. The actual capacity varies with shooting conditions and the card used. Still images Number of storable still pictures IMAGE SIZE...
You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. faces of your subjects. Firing the fl ash too close REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near Olympus. Charge the battery with the specifi ed AC other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or adapter. Do not use any other AC adapters.
This camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by • Olympus makes no representations or warranties, Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. either expressed or implied, by or concerning any • If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera content of these written materials or software, and contact failure may result.
fi re or personal injury due to leakage, heating, ignition or damage to the battery. Olympus does not assume any liability for accidents or damage that may result from the use of a battery and/or AC adapter that are not...
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world A Type B Type BF Type B3 Type C Type SE Type O Type (American Type) (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) (CEE Type) (CEE Type) (Oceania Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depending on the area, different types of plugs and supply voltages are used.
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Image pickup device : 1/2.33” CCD (primary color fi lter), 12,200,000 pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus lens 6.3 to 18.9 mm, f3.1 to 5.9 (equivalent to 36 to 108 mm on a 35 mm camera) Photometric system : Digital ESP metering system Shutter speed : 4 to 1/2000 sec.
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Lithium ion battery (LI-80B) Product type : Lithium ion rechargeable battery Standard voltage : DC 3.7 V Standard capacity : 650 mAh Battery life : Approx. 300 full charges (varies on usage) Operating environment Temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (charging)/ -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) (operation)/ -20°C to 35°C (-4°F to 95°F) (storage) Dimensions...