Olympus CAMEDIA C-5000 Zoom Reference Manual
Olympus CAMEDIA C-5000 Zoom Reference Manual

Olympus CAMEDIA C-5000 Zoom Reference Manual

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OLYMPUS
(AAA DIA
DIGITAL CAMERA
C-5000ZOOM
REFERENCE
MANUAL
Explanation
of digital camera functions and operating instructions
Explanation
of how to downtoad images between your digital camera and PC
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  • Page 1 OLYMPUS (AAA DIA DIGITAL CAMERA C-5000ZOOM REFERENCE MANUAL Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions Explanation of how to downtoad images between your digital camera and PC...
  • Page 2 • We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. • In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information contained in this manual...
  • Page 3 North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-5000ZOOM RM-2 (Remote control) Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America tnc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A.
  • Page 4 Contents Names of parts P.lO Specifications P.172 Glossary of terms P.174 Index P.178...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Composition of the manual ......Names of parts ........Camera ........Monitor indications ......Memory gauge ......Battery check ....... How to use this manual ......1 Getting started Attaching the strap ........Battery/Card basics ......... Charging the battery ......Card basics ........
  • Page 6 Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor ....If correct focus cannot be obtained ..... Using the Focus Lock function ..... Subjects that are difficult to focus on ....Recording movies _£ ....... Zoom ..........Using the optical zoom ......DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom ..... 4 Flash Flash shooting _.
  • Page 7 Sequential shooting E_ AFI:::_] ....Sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting AFE_ ....Auto bracketing ......PANORAMA - Panorama shooting ..... 2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures 2 IN 1 ....FUNCTION - Adding special effects to pictures ... 6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure Record mode _.-"- .
  • Page 8 Playback on a TV ......... Editing still pictures [_ ......Protecting pictures o_ ......Erasing pictures /_ ........ Single-frame erase t_> ......All-frame erase _i_ ......8 Useful functions ALL RESET - Savinq the camera's settings ..... CUSTOM BUTTON _ ......Setting the custom button ......
  • Page 9 10 Miscellaneous Error codes ........Troubleshooting ........List of menus ........List of factory default settings ......Modes and Shooting Functions ....... Camera maintenance ......Specifications ........Glossary of terms ......... Index ...........
  • Page 10 Indications used in this manual Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems Also warns of operations Note that should be absolutely avoided Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera Reference pages describing detaits or associated...
  • Page 11: Camera

    Camera ,Zoom lever (W/T,_;_Q,) _'P.54, 108, 109 Shutter button _'P45 :'P41 _' P 56 _' P.64 Self-timer/Remote control lamp VIDEO OUT jack I_' P.116 USB connector DC-IN jack _6'P.23 --Connector cover _4_'P.23, 116...
  • Page 12 Names of parts (_t_/{_) 12_'P.75, (O-r,) _-I_'P.118 --Flash mode button I_'P --Erase button (/_>) I£_'P AEL/Custom button (AEL/_) 76' 123 _Rotation button (C-q) _'P.107 Power switch [L_'P.24 Monitor button _'P.45 OK/Menu button _L_'P.32 Arrow pad (_@_)) _L_'P32 --Monitor I£_'P.12, 45 et mark _L_'P.47...
  • Page 13: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts Monitor indications INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the Information display set to ON are shown beIow I£_ "Information display '_(P. 134) eShooting modes 16 17 16 I7 Still picture Movie Ref.
  • Page 14: 26 Memory Gauge

    Names of parts Ref. Item Indications Page Noise reduction P104 10 Flash mode <_), _, (_, _SLOWl, <_> _SLOW, _ SLOW2 11 Flash intensity controt -2.0 - +20 12 Drive E_3, AFE_, 13 Self-timer Remote control 14 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 15 Resolution 2560 x t920, 2272 x 1704, 1280 x 960,640 ×...
  • Page 15: Battery Check

    Names of parts • Playback mode ,..L=, Still picture Movie Ref. Item indications Page 1 Battery check '_], Print reservation, ,_ x 10 P146 Number of prints P112 Movie Protect Pl18 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Resolution 2560 x 1920, 2272 x 1704, 1280 x 960,640 x 480,320 x 240 etc.
  • Page 16 Names of parts _'> • The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been setected and displayed from the index display are different from Note those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie playback function eMemory gauge The memory gauge lights up when you take a still...
  • Page 17 Set the mode dial to any of the marks shown here. Follow the arrows to perform menu operations _perating procedures, see "How to use the menus '_(P.33). This represents the arrow pad Only arrows applicable to the operation are shown. This sample page is only for your reference It may differ from the actual page in this manual...
  • Page 18 Note ° Attach the strap correctly as shown above so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages. 1, j...
  • Page 19: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery This camera uses an Otympus 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 detaiIs, read the charger's instructions (provided).
  • Page 20 Battery/Card basics /_',, • Charging normally takes approxJmateIy 2 hours. _" Use onty the specified charger. Note • if the charger indicator flashes red, there is a possibility that the battery is not inserted properly in the charger or that the battery is damaged.
  • Page 21: Card Basics

    Battery/Card basics Card basics "Card" in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures The card corresponds to normal camera film for recording the pictures you have taken. Pictures recorded and stored on the card can easiIy be erased, overwritten, and/or edited on a PC OP index area...
  • Page 22 Battery/Card basics Loadin 9 the battery Orient the battery correctly, and battery lock. lock insert it until it is locked by Battery Removin 9 the battery Slide the battery lock in B_,_ _attery battery emerges, hold it straight and pull it out completely. direction of the arrow.
  • Page 23 Battery/Card basics Close the battery/card cover direction _) then slide it in direction _"F---_---'_ @" _© |The amount of power consumed varies considerably depending on the |operations performed on the digital camera. If you use exhausted battery, - Low battery warning |the camera may turn off without displaying the battery level warning (P.15).
  • Page 24 Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the area the camera is being used. Consutt your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center for detaiIs. Power plug Connection cord plug AC adapter (black) • if the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC _q,,_ or printer, the image data may be lost or damaged.
  • Page 25 Remove the lens cap. iiiiiiiii_ Turn the mode dial and select mode wish to use from Turn the power switch to the ON position, • The power turns on and the lens extends when the mode dial is set to any mode other than I-_']. When using the camera for the first time or after the camera has been left for about a day with the battery removed, the date and time are Power switch...
  • Page 26 Poweron_ff /_',, • if the camera is subjected to strong vibration or shock white turned _" on, power may be interrupted, causing the date and other internal Note settings to revert to the factory default status • Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below.
  • Page 27: Power On/Off

    Power on/off If the card is not recognized (card check) When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically there is no card in the camera or a card that is not supported by this camera is inserted, the following screen is displayed Monitor indication Corrective action There is no card in the camera or the card is not...
  • Page 28 You can select a Iangaage for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. This reference manual shows the Engtish on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations. Set the mode dial to P and turn the Power switch Mode dial camera on.
  • Page 29: Selecting A Language

    Selecting a language Press @_ to select _, then press _). Press @_ to select a language, then press @. Press 0 again to exit the menu. Power switch To turn the power off, set the power switch to OFF. @ button...
  • Page 30 Set the mode dial to P and turn the Power switch camera on. Mode dial -Arrow OK button Press _. • The top menu is displayed Press _) on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. Top menu Press _ to select the SETUP tab, then press _).
  • Page 31: Setting The Date And Time Q

    Setting the date and time 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 Press _ to set the year, then...
  • Page 32 Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. Keep your fingers, the strap and the lens cap attached to the strap away from the lens and flash Horizontal grip Vertical grip...
  • Page 33 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 P mode screens. The top menu is displayed _!_!_ sUe_ecthe_reO, _ .
  • Page 34 1 Press @ to display the top ,2 Press _ to setect menu Press _) a tab, then press _). Top menu CAMERA return to the _,_t Press (_ to PICTURE tab tab selection screen. CARD tab Arrow pad SETUP tab continued overIeaf.
  • Page 35 How to use the menus 4 Press _G_,to select a ,3 Press _@ to select an item, then press _). setting Press © to complete setting Press © again to exit the menu The slide bar also appears on the next page if there is a menu function.
  • Page 36: Shooting Modes

    • Shooting modes mode mode A/S/M modes (Factory default setting) self-timerSelect frOrnandOFF,remote control setting..iiem°ie c°nii°ii f°r ihe ... _e'_ StiII picture : TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Sets the image quality and resoIution Movie : HQ, SQ Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source. Formats a card.
  • Page 37 Shortcut menus • Playback mode Still picture Movie MOVIE Ptays back movies. PLAYBACK Creates an indexed view of a movie in 9 iNDEX frames Print reservation - Stores the information necessary to enable you to print the pictures you have taken TIPS ........
  • Page 38 The MODE MENU has 4 tabs Press _G_, to select a tab and display the associated menu items eShooting modes Select from OFF. _ (self-timer) _.)/_ (remote controI) ior the self-timer P.80, 81 ' Selects a shooting mode from DRIVE _hn go Iten _ r_m;F _°(tA_Fg _ el_ue_ equent_al P.83 Selects the ISO sensitivity from AUTO,...
  • Page 39 Mode Menus information Sets the image quality and resolution Still picture: TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Movie : HQ, SQ Sets the appropriate white batance ......according to th ............Makes fine changes to the white balance SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness of the image CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the image.
  • Page 40 Mode Menus ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. P121 Selects a language for on-screen display. PW ON/OFF SETUP ,ower is turned on and off Sets the picture that comes on when the R EC VIEW while sa !ng !hem !e a fia!d: ..............
  • Page 41 Mode Menus • Playback mode ....Makes the fiIe size smalIer and saves it as a new fite _ The EDIT tab is not displayed during movie playback. ¢Q on the car_P:120, DSETOP _ a-_: ....
  • Page 42 The shooting modes include modes where the optimal settings for the situation are automaticalIy selected, and modes where you can setect the settings best suited to the shooting conditions and the effect you wish to achieve. You can change the shooting mode before and after turning the camera on. Mode dial Setting-related modes...
  • Page 43: Holding The Camera

    Shootmg modes t&, Sports shooting Suitable for capturing fast-moving action (such as sports) without blur. Even a fast-moving subject will be clear and sharp, as if it is not moving, enabling you to capture facial expressions and detailed activity The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions...
  • Page 44 Shootmg modes Setting-related modes P Program shooting The camera automaticaIly sets the most suitabIe combination of aperture vatue and shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject Other functions, such as flash modes and drive modes, can be adjusted manually. A/S/M Aperture priority/Shutter...
  • Page 45 Shootmg modes Setting the shutter speed higher Setting the shutter speed lower lets you capture fast-moving blurs a moving subject, giving the action without blur. impression of movement The subject wi{I be clear and sharp, as if it is not moving M Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually.
  • Page 46: Taking Still Pictures Using The Monitor

    You can take stilI pictures using either the monitor or the viewfinder Taking still pictures using the monitor With the monitor, you can shoot while checking the picture area that the camera actually records. You can also check the shooting status, such as the aperture value and shutter speed Using the camera with the monitor on will shorten the life of the battery.
  • Page 47 Taking still pictures Press the shutter button all the way (fully). • The camera takes the picture • The card access lamp btinke while the picture is stored on the card • When the green lamp stops bIinking, you can take the next picture shooting mode, you can play back recorded images immediately by...
  • Page 48: Taking Still Pictures Using The Viewfinder

    Taking still pictures Taking still pictures using the viewfinder The camera actually records a wider area than the picture you compose while looking through the viewfinder. Set the mode dial to either Shutter button _1 _, f_ A [] [] _ A/S/M or P and set the power switch...
  • Page 49 Taking still pictures Press the shutter button all the way (fully), • The camera takes the picture • The card access Iamp blinks while the picture is stored on the card • When the green lamp stops blinking, you can take the next picture shooting mode, you can play back recorded images immediately...
  • Page 50: Comparison Of The Viewfinder & Monitor

    Taking still pictures Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor Viewfinder Monitor Advantages Camera movement does You can check the picture area not occur easily and that the camera actuatly subjects can be seen records more accurately clearly even in bright places Little battery power is used.
  • Page 51: Using The Focus Lock Function

    When the subject cannot be focused on, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below. Using the Focus Lock function Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus...
  • Page 52: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On

    if correct focus cannot be obtained Press the shutter button fully. Shutter button _L\. TIPS ........ The frame n wh ch you focus on a sub ect s d fferent from the frame in which you lock the exposure, I_'"AE LOCK - Locking the exposure"...
  • Page 53 This function allows you to record movies The focus and zoom are tocked, if the distance to the subject changes, focus may be compromised You cannot record movies with sound Shutter button Set the mode dial to _ turn the camera IZ6""Power on/off"...
  • Page 54: Recording Movies

    Recording movies /_'_, • In _) mode, the flash and manual focus (MF) cannot be used. Note 4/,_,%TIPS ........ "_ To use zoom forshooting movies > Set the digitat zoom to ON. I]:_ '"DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom" (P.55) &...
  • Page 55: Zoom

    Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3x magnification (the optical zoom timit, equivalent to 38 mm - 114 mm on a 35 mm camera) When taking still pictures, you can increase zoom magnification to a maximum of approximately 12x by combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom (with record mode set to SQ1 or SQ2) During movie recording, the digital zoom magnification...
  • Page 56: Digital Zoom - Using The Digital Zoom

    Zoom DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom Zoom lever In the top menu, select MODE MENU -) CAMERA --) DIGITAL ZOOM --) ON, and press Q. _L_'"How to use the menus '_ (P.33) • Press @ again to exit the menu and display the subject on the monitor.
  • Page 57: Flash Intensity Control

    Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and t he effect you want toachieve. You c an a lso a djust the amount oflight emitted using the flash intensity control. You c an atso u se a n optional flash.
  • Page 58 Flash shooting Press the shutter button halfway, • When the flash is ready to fire, the orange lamp and _ lights steady Press the shutter button fully to take the picture, Flash working range W (max.): Approx 0.2 m to 3.8 m (0.7 ft to 12.5 ft.) T (max.) : Approx.
  • Page 59 Flash shooting TIPS ........ The orange lamp or _. (flash standby) indication blinks. The flash is charging Wait until the orange tamp or _. lights steadily. Camera movement warning (Auto-flash, red-eye reduction flash, fill-in flash) When the orange tamp or _. lights, the shutter speed locks at its current levet.
  • Page 60 Flash shooting • Auto-flash indication) The flash fires automatically in tow light or backlight conditions. eRed-eye reduction flash (<_) The light from the flash may make tile subject's eyes appear red in the picture. The red-eye reduction flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing the regular flash.
  • Page 61 Flash shooting • Flash off ((_)) The flash does not fire even in tow light conditions Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene.
  • Page 62 Flash shooting 2nd curtain (rear curtain) _. SLOW2 With 2nd curtain, the flash fires just before the shutter closes Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards.
  • Page 63 In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) CAMERA--) _.SLOW--) _SLOWl, <_,_-SLOW, _SLOW2, and press _. 1_6""Howto use the menus" (P.33) • Press O again to exit the menu Arrow pad "13...
  • Page 64 You can adjust the amount of Iight emitted by the flash In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting the light emission. Examples inctude smaIt subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is desired You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3 EV steps in the top menu, select MODE MENU --) CAMERA --) [],...
  • Page 65: External Flash (Optional)

    Using the external flash Various types of flash shooting are possible with Olympus FL series external flashes. The external flash can be used either by itself or together with the buiIt-in flash. If an external flash is used, the flash mode and exposure...
  • Page 66 External flash (optional) Turn on the external flash. • When using the FL-20, set the mode diat to TTL-AUTO. • When using the FL-40, it begins communicating with the camera and automatically switches to TTL-AUTO. During communication, TTL-AUTO displayed • Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning the flash on.
  • Page 67: Using Commercially Available External Flashes

    External flash (optional) Using commercially available external flashes Provided that the flash can be connected to the hot shoe, a commercially available external flash may be used The amount of light emitted cannot be adjusted on commercially available external flashes For detaits on compatible commercially available external flashes, refer to the next page.
  • Page 68: Compatible Commercially Available External Flashes

    (7) If a flash unit or other accessory TTL flash that has additional communications functions other than an Olympus FL series external flash is used, it may not only fail to function normally, may also cause damage to the camera's circuitry. Do not use such a...
  • Page 69 Select the shooting mode to be used when the mode dial is set to AiS/M. Mode d In the top menu, select MODE MENU -) CAMERA ÷ AISIM =-> S or M, and press _L_"'How to use the menus" (P.33) •...
  • Page 70 Select mode. _-_'"A/S/M mode _ (P68) Press _ to set the aperture value. : The aperture value increases. : The aperture value decreases. If the aperture value is displayed in red, the aperture setting is unsuitable for the conditions. Take the following steps (When the aperture value is displayed in green, the setting witl provide optimum exposure.) A appears:The...
  • Page 71 Select S mode. _-_'"A/S/M mode _ (P68) Press <_ to set the shutter speed. : Sets a faster shutter speed : Sets a slower shutter speed. If the shutter speed is displayed in red, the setting is unsuitable for the conditions Take the following steps (When the shutter speed is displayed green, the setting will provide optimum exposure).
  • Page 72 Select mode. AEL/_ AEL/Custom button _4_-'A/S/M mode_ (P68) Use the arrow pad to set the aperture value and shutter speed. : The aperture value increases. : The aperture value decreases. Arrow pad : Sets a faster shutter speed : Sets a slower shutter speed. •...
  • Page 73: Af Area - Changing The Position Of The Af Target Mark

    AF AREA - Changing the position of the AF target mark You can select the area you want to focus on by changing the position of the AF target mark. In the top menu, select MODE MENU -) CAMERA -) AF AREA, and press _).
  • Page 74: Manual Focus

    Focusing applications Manual focus If auto focus is unable to focus on a subject, use manual focus Hold down 0 for more than 1 second. Arrow pad When the focus distance selection screen appears on the monitor, press _ to select MF. Press to set the focus distance.
  • Page 75 Focusing applications Take the picture, • The focus is locked at the distance you have set • To cancel manual focus Hold down @ for more than second to display focus distance selection screen. Press _) to select AF, then press •...
  • Page 76: Spot Metering

    There are two ways of measuring the brightness of a subject. Setect the way best suited to your purpose. Digital ESP metering Meters the center of the subject and the surrounding area separately Spot metering Exposure is determined by metering within the AF target area In this mode, a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background...
  • Page 77 This function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when there is excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings. For example, if the sun is in the frame and shooting with automatic exposure results in a dark subject, recompose your shot so that the sun is not in the frame Then press AEL/E_] to tock the metered value (exposure) temporarily.
  • Page 78 AE LOCK- Locking the exposure Position the AF target mark on the subject want to focus on and press shutter button halfway. • The green {amp tights • AE lock cannot be canceled while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Press the shutter button...
  • Page 79 You c an s hoot the subject at c lose range. (Wide-angle at 2 Ocm/7 9" to 50 cm/ 197", telephoto at30 cm/11.8" to50 cm/19 7" )Photographs of d istant subjects can atso be taken, but the c amera may take t ime t ofocus Ifthe center of t he f rame (within the A F target mark) is metered when you are...
  • Page 80 This mode tets you shoot from as close as 4 cm/1.6" to your subject In the s,_ mode, normaI shooting is also possible, but the position of the zoom is fixed and cannot be used In the top menu, select MODE MENU ->...
  • Page 81 This function tets you take pictures using the self-timer Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is usefut for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph In the top menu, press _ to select Shutter button _/_,...
  • Page 82 Shooting is possible using the remote control device (RM-2). This is useful when you want to take a picture with yourself in it, or a night scene, without touching the camera Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, flat surface. In the top menu, press _ to select _/= _, press _...
  • Page 83 Remote control shooting TIPS ........ The self-timer remote control lamp does not blink after pressing the shutter button on the remote control device. -->The remote control device may be too far from the camera Move c{oser to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control device again -->The remote control batteries are exhausted Reptace with new...
  • Page 84: Sequential Shooting And Af Sequential Shooting

    There are 3 sequentiaI shooting modes: sequential shooting, AF sequential shooting and auto bracketing. SequentiaI shooting modes can be selected from the DRIVE mode menu. Continuous shots witl not be possible if Record Mode is set to TIFF or if Noise Reduction is set to ON.
  • Page 85: Auto Bracketing Bkt

    Sequential shooting Auto bracketing Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposure compensation than by using the exposure setting considered optimal by the camera. When auto bracketing is set, the exposure is changed automatically for each frame when you start shooting. The exposure differential and number of frames can be selected in the menus.
  • Page 86 Sequential shooting Select the number of shots. Press to select x3 or xS, then press • Press @ repeatedly until the menu disappears Take picture. • Press the shutter button fulty and keep it pressed to shoot the preset number of pictures You can stop shooting at any time by releasing the shutter button •...
  • Page 87 You can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus CAMEDIA- brand cards (xD-Picture Card) Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a singte panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software. In the top menu, select MODE MENU ÷ CAMERA -> PANORAMA, and press _).
  • Page 88 PANORAMA - Panorama shooting Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, then take pictures. • Focus, exposure and white balance are set by the first picture. Do not select an extremely bright subject (such as the sun) for the first picture •...
  • Page 89 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 ptayed back In the top menu, select MODE MENU -> CAMERA ÷ 2 IN 1, and press _.
  • Page 90: In 1 - Taking Two-In-One Pictures 2 In 1

    2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures • During 2 IN 1 picture shooting, the panorama and sequential shooting modes are not avaiIable. Note • To cancel the 2 IN 1 picture mode after the first shot has been taken, press O.
  • Page 91 This feature lets you add special effects to your pictures during shooting. Turn off FUNCTION. BLACK & WHITE Takes pictures in black and white. SEPIA Gives pictures a sepia tone. In the top menu, select MODE MENU -> CAMERA ÷ FUNCTION, then select a mode and press O.
  • Page 92 You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.) For details of the number of pictures storable on the card and resolutions in different record modes, refer to the tables on P92.
  • Page 93: Record Mode

    Record mode Still Picture Record Modes (with a 16 MB card) Record File mode Number of pixels ;ompression format Memory capacity in no. of shots 2560 × 1920 2272 x1704 2048 × 1536 TIFF 1600 × 1200 Jr_c0r_pr_ssed TIFF 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480 2560 ×...
  • Page 94: Selecting A Record Mode

    Record mode /_',, • The card memory capacity listed in the tabte is approximate. The number of remaining pictures may change according to the Note subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not in certain instances, the number of remaining pictures does not change even when you take pictures, or stored images are erased •...
  • Page 95 Record mode Press _ to select the desired record mode from TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2, then press _). Press @_ to select the resolution. If you have selected SQ1 or SQ2, press _) after choosing the resolution, then choose HIGH or NORMAL by pressing @_.
  • Page 96 The higher the ISO vaIue, the greater the camera's light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in tow light conditions However, higher vaIues also introduce noise into the resulting image, which may give them a grainy appearance AUTO Sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the light conditions and the subject brightness.
  • Page 97: Exposure Compensation []

    This function aIIows you to make fine changes to the present exposure setting using the arrow pad In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±20 in 1/3 steps.
  • Page 98 Color reproduction differs depending on the tight conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced wJtl be slightly different for each. By setting the WB (white baIance), you can achieve more natural-looking cotors In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) PICTURE --) WB, and...
  • Page 99: Auto White Balance

    White balance Auto white balance Automatically adjusts the white balance for any light source. Preset white balance Select a preset white balance setting according to the type of tight. Press G_,<_, to select one of the foIIowing settings, then press @ Press O twice to exit the menu.
  • Page 100 White balance Press • The white batance is set and the screen returns to the ,_------ _ ------- mode menu • To cancel one-touch white balance, press button ' i_ _i i i! _,i,i,_,e_i,_'_'_!_!,:,_!_b,i_ii_i_!_ One-touch white balance Press @ repeatedly to exit the menu. •...
  • Page 101: White Balance Adjustment

    White balance White balance adjustment This function lets you make fine changes to the current white balance setting. In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) PICTURE -) I_, press _), _L_"'How to use the menus" (P.33) • The white balance adjustment indicator appears on the screen Arrow pad...
  • Page 102: Sharpness

    This function adjusts the sharpness of the image. In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) PICTURE --) SHARPNESS, and press _). IZ6""How to use the menus'_(P.33) Arrow pad Press to adjust sharpness between +2 and • To increase the sharpness (+) : Press _ The image contours are...
  • Page 103: Contrast

    This function adjusts the contrast of images. For example, you can make images with marked differences in light and shadow softer, and those with less differences more vivid In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) PICTURE --) CONTRAST, and press _). _"'How to use the menus_ (P.33) Arrow pad...
  • Page 104 This function adjusts the coIor depth. In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) PICTURE -) SATURATION, and press _. IZ6""How to use the menus'_(P.33) Arrow pad Press to adjust saturation between +2 and • To increase the saturation (+) : Press _ Colors become darker and more intense...
  • Page 105: Noise Reduction M

    This function reduces the noise that is generated during tong exposures When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds become slower and noise tends to appear on images When noise reduction is set to ON, the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual Noise reduction can only be used when the shutter speed is set slower than...
  • Page 106: Playback

    Set the mode dial to [] (playback Power switch mode) set the power switch IZ6""Power on/off '_(P.24) • The Iast picture taken appears in the monitor. (Single-frame playback) Mode dial use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. Jumps to the picture 10 frames back. Displays the previous Displays the next "13...
  • Page 107: Viewing Still Pictures

    Viewing still pictures QUICK VIEW This function tets you ptay back pictures white the camera is in the shooting mode. This is useful when you want to check shooting results and resume shooting quickIy. Functions available in normaI playback mode are also available in QUICK ViEW Press...
  • Page 108 Viewing still pictures Picture rotation @ Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures 90 degrees counterclockwise or clockwise so that they are displayed vertically. Mode dial In the single-frame playback mode, Fq Rotation button press...
  • Page 109 Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enIarged 15.2.25, 3,3.5 or 4 times edial 1 Select the stillpicture y ou want t o Zoom lever enlarge. •You c annot enIarge pictures with Pull the zoom lever toward T (0.), • Each time you pull the zoom lever, the picture is enlarged gradually •...
  • Page 110 This function lets you show severaI pictures at the same time on the monitor The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16 IZ6""SeIecting the number of pictures" (P 110) In the single-frame playback mode, push the zoom lever toward ©...
  • Page 111 Index display Selecting the number of pictures This function tets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4,9and In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) SETUP --) [] --) 4, 9 or 16, press • Press @ again to exit the menu _L6'"How to use the menus"...
  • Page 112 This function disptays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Onty the first frame of movies is played back. Select a still picture, then press 0 to display the top menu. Press <_ to start the slideshow. Press to stop the slideshow.
  • Page 113 Use the arrow pad to display the picture with _) you want to play back. _L6"'Viewing stiII pictures'_(P 105) Arrow pad Press O, • The top menu is displayed Press _ to select MOVIE PLAY. "O O" Press to select MOVIE PLAYBACK, then...
  • Page 114 Viewing movies • Press @ again after playback ends to display the menu. PLAYBACK Plays back the entire movie again FRAME BY FRAME Plays back the movie manualty one frame at a time EXIT Leaves the movie playback mode. Press _Z_ to select PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME or EXIT, then press @.
  • Page 115 This function tets you create indexes as well as edit movies. 9 frames extracted from a movie are displayed as an index to show the movie at a gtance. Indexes can be stored on the card as a still picture. i )r<...
  • Page 116 iNDEX- Creating an index Press to select OK, then press • The busy bar is displayed, then the 9 frames extracted from the movie appear as an index display. • To quit the editing function, select CANCEL and press @ TIPS ........
  • Page 117 Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. You can play back both still pictures and movies on your TV. Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the VIDEO jack on the camera to the Video...
  • Page 118 This function lets you edit stiIl pictures and store them as new pictures foIIowing editing operations are possible Resizing Changes the picture size to 640 x 480 or 328 x 248 and stores the picture as a new file. Use the arrow pad to select the still picture...
  • Page 119 You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all- frame erase function O-n Protect button the arrow pad to display picture you want to protect. IZ6""Viewing stiII pictures '_(P.105) Arrow pad OK button Press On.
  • Page 120 This function erases recorded pictures Pictures can be erased either one frame at a time or atl the pictures in the card. • You cannot erase protected pictures. CanceI protection before erasing such pictures. Note • Once erased, pictures cannot be restored Be careful not to erase important data.
  • Page 121 Erasing pictures All-frame erase _s This function erases all the pictures on the card. dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) CARD -') CARD SETUP and press _). _L6'"How to use the menus" (P.33) Arrow pad Press _ to select _{_ ALL ERASE, then press O, Press <_...
  • Page 122 You can save the current camera settings after the power is turned off The settings affected by ALL RESET are Iisted on the next page. The All Reset setting (ON/OFF) applies to alt the modes. If ALL RESET is set to OFF in one shooting mode, this setting applies to all the other modes, both shooting and pIayback.
  • Page 123: Flash

    ALL RESET- Saving the camera's settings • Functions that All Reset affects F No F2.8 NOISE P.69 REDUCTION R104 SHUTTER 1/1000 P.70 DIGITAL ZOOM P.55 P.96 P.79 FLASH MODE AUTO P.56 FUNCTION P.9O P.63 _--'- P.91 _FLASH IN+_ P.64 AUTO P.97 AF/MF P.73...
  • Page 124 Functions Iisted in the table below can be AEL/_ button assigned to the custom button on the camera. This makes it easy to jump to frequently used functions simply by pressing the custom button without having to setect a shortcut menu or MODE MENU from the top menu.
  • Page 125 CUSTOM BUTTON Setting the custom button In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) SETUP --) CUSTOM BUTTON, and press _). _L_'"How to use the menus" (P.33) Arrow pad Press _ to select a function, then press Q. • Press 0 again to exit the menu E"...
  • Page 126 CUSTOM BUTTON Using the custom button Press AEL/C_f. AEL/_ AEL/Custom button • The function currently set to the custom button appears. Ex: When DRIVE is set on the custom button Set by repeatedly pressing the button TIPS ........ "_/' When ISO is set to the custom button but you want to use AE lock...
  • Page 127 You can set three shortcut menus (A, B, C) on the top menu in a still picture shooting mode (except _[1"_) This is useful when you want to go quickly to frequently used functions Default setting A: _/+_ B: _- C: WB Top menu !iiiiiii_@ili!iii...
  • Page 128 SHORTCUT Setting the shortcut menu You can set the three shortcut menus designated by A, B and C on the diagram shown right In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) SETUP --) SHORT CUT, and press _). IZ6""How to use the menus" (P.33) Arrow pad Press @_ to select A, B or C,...
  • Page 129 SHORT CUT Using the shortcut menu When you have set a shortcut menu, you can use it to jump to the setting screen for that function. Press @ to display the top menu. • The shortcut menu you have set appears on the top menu Arrow pad Press...
  • Page 130 You can set shooting-related functions in MY MODE You can also use MY MODE to save the contents you have set. When the mode diat is set to _, your customized settings are activated. • Functions affected by MY MODE SETUP P/A/S/M _FLASH IN+_...
  • Page 131 MY MODE SETUP In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) SETUP --) MY MODE SETUP, and press _). _L_"'How to use the menus_ (P.33) Arrow pad Press @_ to select the type of setting, then press _). PRESENT Saves the current camera AIS/M, P settings.
  • Page 132 MY MODE SETUP OWhen selectinq CUSTOM in Step 2 Press _ to select the item you want to save in MY MODE, then press _). • For the available items, see "Functions affected by MY MODE SETUP" (P.129) Press <_ to change the setting, then...
  • Page 133 This function lets you format a card Formatting prepares cards to receive data Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format them with this camera All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted.
  • Page 134 CARD SETUP- Formatting Cards Press to select YES, then press ©. • The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted Never do the following during formatting, as they may cause the card to malfunction. Note • Open the card cover •...
  • Page 135 This function Iets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for approx 3 seconds in the playback mode For details of the information displayed, see "Monitor indications" (P12) In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) CAMERA --) INFO --) ON or OFF, and press _.
  • Page 136 This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) SETUP --) Irml..,, and press IZ6""How to use the menus '_(P.33) Arrow pad Press _ to adjust the brightness while looking in the monitor, and when you have set the desired level, press 0.
  • Page 137 You can display the picture you have just taken on the monitor You can display pictures on the monitor while saving them to a card 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 get ready to take the next picture during Rec View The picture being recorded to the card is not displayed.
  • Page 138 The camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation when the preset time has elapsed with no operations performed The camera activates again as soon as you touch the shutter button or arrow pad. In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) SETUP --) SLEEP --) 30 SEC, 1 MIN, 3 MIN, 5 MIN or 10 MIN, and press Q,...
  • Page 139 You can set the beep sound used for button operations or warnings You can turn the sound off completely by setting OFF. In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) SETUP --) =))) --) ON or OFF, and press Q. _"'How to use the menus '_(P.33) Arrow pad...
  • Page 140 You can select whether or not a picture is displayed when the power is turned on and off In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) SETUP --) PW ON/OFF SETUP, and press _), _L_"'How to use the menus '_(P.33) Arrow pad Press <_ to select OFF or ON.
  • Page 141 The camera automaticalIy creates fiIe names and folder names for images to be stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 and foIders can be numbered from 100 to 999. Examples are shown below Folder name File name \D C i M\k** O Ly M pl\lp md d ..
  • Page 142 PIXEL MAPPING - Checking the image • When the FiIe No reaches 9999, the file number returns to 0001 and the foIder number changes Note • When both the Folder and File No reach their respective maximum number (999/9999), the number of storabte pictures becomes 0 even if the card is not fult No more pictures can be taken RepIace the card with a new one.
  • Page 143 The m easurement unit can b e selected from e ither meters or feet inthe manual focus mode. m At l ong r anges, the camera measures inmeters, and a t s horts ranges centimeters. ft At l ong r anges, the camera measures in feet, and at short ranges in...
  • Page 144 You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV's video signal type Select the video signaI type before connecting the video cable If you seIect the wrong video signal type, you will not be able to play back the recorded pictures properly on the TV In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) SETUP --) VIDEO OUT --)
  • Page 145 Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatibIe printer or at a print shop that supports DPOF. DPOF is a standard format used to record automatic print information from...
  • Page 146 With print reservation TIPS ........ Pieture 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 vaIue, the better the printed results Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change This means that...
  • Page 147 Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card Select the desired number of prints and whether you want the date and time included Play back a still picture. • You cannot make the print reservation for pictures with _.
  • Page 148 Use this feature to print only setected pictures Display the picture to be printed and select the desired number of prints. Play back a still picture. • You cannot make the print reservation for pictures with _. Press @ to display the top menu. Press _ for the PRINT ORDER screen to appear.
  • Page 149 Single-frame reservation Press to select DATE TIME, then press • The PRINT ORDER screen appears. Prints pictures onty, with no date or time. DATE The picture is printed with the shooting date TIME The picture is printed with the shooting time Press to select SAVE,...
  • Page 150 This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card You can reset atlthe print reservation frames or onty those frames you think are unnecessary eResetting all print reservation frames Press O to display the top menu. Press _ for the {1 PRINT ORDER SETTING screen to appear.
  • Page 151 Resetting print reservation data • Resetting single-frame print reservation Press O to display the top menu. Press _ for the _ PRINT ORDER SETTING screen to appear. Press _ and select KEEP, then press O. Press _ and select ,_,, then press _.
  • Page 152 Monitor Possible cause Corrective action indication The card is not inserted, insert a card or insert a different card. or it cannot be if the indication persists, format the card. NO CARD recognized, if the card cannot be formatted, it cannot be used There is a problem with Use a different card.
  • Page 153 • Preparatory operations The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. Turn the power on P.24 The battery is Charge the battery. P.18 exhausted The battery is Warm the battery by putting them in your pocket for a while temporattly unable to...
  • Page 154 Troubleshooting The monitor is hard to Bee. The brightness of the Select [.C_,,! i n the mode menu and adjust the P 135 monitor is not brightness adjusted properly. The monitor is Block the sunlight with your hand or use the exposed to direct vievvfinder sunlight.
  • Page 155 Troubleshooting The flash does not fire. The flash is set to the Setect the mode other than flash off P.56 flash off mode. The subject is If you want the flash to fire on a bdghfly P.56 ilbuminated illuminated subject, set the flash to fill-in mode Auto bracketing The flash does not fire in the auto bracketing...
  • Page 156 Troubleshooting • Playback of recorded images Pictures taken are not in focus. Auto focus is not Use manual focus or focus lock to focus on the P.5O, 51, possible subject and then shoot. The camera moved Hotd the camera correctly and press the shutter P.3I when the shutter button gently.
  • Page 157 Troubleshooting The sequenfial Higher shutter speeds are used when the P.83 shooting mode was sequential shooting mode is selected, which may used. result in pictures that are darker than usual Select _ in the DRIVE menu The center of the If the center of the subject is too bright, the image P.96 subject is too bright...
  • Page 158 Troubleshooting The monitor does not function when the video P1 I6 The camera is connected to a TV. cable is connected to the camera The picture is not erased. The picture you want You cannot erase pictures with the O-n mark. P 1I8 to erase is protected Press the O-n button to cancel the protection...
  • Page 159 • _I'E_1 mode YESNO P132...
  • Page 160 List of menus g_/_'&/f_/k/_/l_/_/A/S/M/P mode DRIVE C_3 AFI:_] BKT .1 AUTO 50,80=160,320 A]S/M 2 A/S/M -20 - +20 _m!_ IN +_, - ,_sLow-- f_sLowl, SLOW, NOISEREDUCTION .3- OFF, ON P104 DIGFALZOOM .4- OFF, ON s_ 4- OFF, ON PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FUNCTION-- OFF, BLACK &...
  • Page 161 //St of _enus =_I_JI_IkI_I[]I_IA/SlMIP mode (cont,) ..;;;; ; Ref Page_ ....- MODE MENU SETUP --ALL RESET 5- OFF, ON P 121 -- I_- ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAFJOL -- PW ON/OFF SETUP-- OFF, ON P139 -- REC VIEW-- OFF, ON P136 -- =)))- OFF, ON...
  • Page 162 List of menus mode - MODE MENU CAMERA T _/_" OFF, _, _ P80 81 LISO-s,_-- AUTO,50,80.160 320 95OFF, ON PICTURE T _" BLUE7- RED7 P100 CONTRAST-- -2 - +2 P102 SHARPNESS---2- +2 PIO_ CARD CARD SETUP-- YES, NO P132 SATURATION-- -2 - +2 P103...
  • Page 163 List of menus et-_q mode (still pictures) -MODE MENU EDiT 640 x480, 320 ×240. CANCEL CARD CARD SETUP-- ALL ERASE, P 120 FORMAT SETUP -- -- ALL RESET-- OFF, ON P121 ENGLISH FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH ESPAi_OL PW ON/OFF SETUP-- OFF, ON P138 P138 =}))
  • Page 164 List of menus eF_q mode (movies) - MODE MENU CARD CARD SETUP-- ALL ERASE, P 120 FORMAT SETUP -- -- ALL RESET-- OFF, ON P121 ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH ESPAi_OL PW ON/OFF SETUP-- OFF, ON P139 ==})) OFF, ON P138 [.C3, _ P135 VIDEO OUT-- NTSC, PAl_...
  • Page 165 The functions are set as fotlows when the camera leaves the factory. OShooting mode F No SHUTTER 1/1000 ZOOM WIDE AUTO (S, M, [_: _SLOW1, FLASH 8: @) _/r_ AF/MF DRIVE ±1.0 EV, 3 AUTO (A, S, M: 50) A/SIM _,FLASH IN+_, _SLOW...
  • Page 166 List of factory default settings AUTO No compensation SHARPNESS ±0 CONTRAST ±0 SATURATION ±0 VIEW SLEEP 3 MIN FILE NAME RESET m/ft SHORT G/Q, B: _- C: WB CUSTOM BUTTON LOCK 16sj...
  • Page 167 List of factory default settings ePlayback mode INFO 0° OOthers RESET t_'_ ENGLISH PW ON/OFF SETUP 1ca1 NORMAL Y-M-D 2003.01 00:00 VIDEO el)) Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold...
  • Page 168 In _y_ mode, available functions vary depending on the modes set in the MY MODE SETUP menu. A/S/M 11-.'_/i Mode Function IVSIM Zoom DIGITAL ZOOM AF AREA Manual focus AUTO ,_ SLOW1 _SLOW _ SLOW2 ® -=ILFLASH ,_ SLOW I-I_1 ¢.1 "O...
  • Page 169 Modes and Shooting Functions Mode E_, AFE_ PANORAMA 2IN1 BLACK&WHITE SEPIA SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION NOISE REDUCTION INFO ,/_3 RESET ON/OFF SETUP VIEW SLEEP MODE SETUP...
  • Page 170 Modes and Shooting Functions Mode FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING L_.,! m/ft VIDEO OUT SHORT CUSTOM BUTTON ,,))) •/ : Available : Not available "1 Cannot be selected in [] mode _2 Always enabled in [_ mode. _3 Cannot be selected in _J_ mode 169j...
  • Page 171 • After Turn offthe power and fit tile lens cap on the lens If you are not going to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery. eCleaninq the camera Turn off the camera, I_¢'P,24 Remove the battery. _'P.21 (If you are using...
  • Page 172 Camera maintenance • How to replace the battery (CR2025) of the remote control device Turn the screw on the bottom the remote control device counterclockwise to loosen. Turn the remote control device over, and remove the cover. With the battery (CR2025) facing up, remove the old battery and insert a new battery as shown.
  • Page 173 : 1/1.76" CCD solid state image pickup, 5,360,000 device pixets (gross) Lens : Olympus tens 78 mm to 23.4 mm, f28 (W), f4.8 (T), 7 etements in 6 groups (equivalent to 38 mm to 114 mm lens on 35 mm...
  • Page 174: Specifications

    Spec_ca#ons Viewfinder : Optical real image vJewfinder Monitor : 18" TFT color LCD display, 134,000 pJxets Auto focus : TTL system autofocus Contrast Detection Method Outer connector : DC-IN jack, USB connector (mini-B), VIDEO OUT jack Automatic calendar : 2000 to 2099 system Operating environment Temperature...
  • Page 175 A (Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourself and tile camera automaticaily varies the shutter speed so that the picture is taken with the best exposure AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera automatically sets the exposure The 3 AE modes available on this camera are P mode, in which the camera selects both the aperture shutter speed, A mode, in which the user selects the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed, and S mode, in which the user selects the...
  • Page 176: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of terms DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digitaI cameras. By entering which images to print and the number of copies of each, the user can easily have the desired images printed by a printer or print tab that supports the DPOF format.
  • Page 177 Glossary of terms JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for color stitl images Photographs (images) shot using this camera are recorded onto the card in JPEG format when the Record mode is set to SHQ, HQ, SQ1 or SQ2 By downloading these images to a personal computer, users can edit them using graphics...
  • Page 178 Glossary of terms TTL (Through-The taking-Lens) System To help adjust exposure, a light receptor buitt into the camera directly measures the light passing through the Iens. TTL-AUTO For use with an externaI flash. Light emitted by the flash is measured by the light receptor in the camera as it passes through the lens A signal is then sent to adjust the external flash intensity...
  • Page 179 A/S/M mode ....43, 68 Card ....... AC adapter ....Card access lamp ..45, 48 AE lock _ ....CARD SETUP ... 120, 132 AE memory _ ..... Close-up playback O.. AEL/custom button ......AEL / _E_- ¢ ..76, 123 Cloudy day d2_ ....
  • Page 180: Index

    Index Fluorescent lamp @ ..Focus lock ....Macro mode shooting _ ..FORMAT _ ....Macro/spot 1st curtain with red-eye reductio_ button _ / I'-_1 ..75, 78 <:_> _-SLOW ..Manual focus ....let curtain _SLOW ..Manual shooting M ..
  • Page 181: Shutter Priority Shooting S

    Index Pixels ..... Shortcut menu .... 32, 35 SHQ ....... PIayback mode [] ..40, 105 Portrait shooting !_ ... Shutter button ..... 45, 47 Power switch ....Shutter priority shooting .43, 70 Preset white baIance PRESET. Shutter speed ....Print reservation ,_ ..
  • Page 182: White Balance Wb

    Index White balance adjustment ....White balance WB .... xD-Picture Card ....Zoom lever ..54, 108, 109 181j...
  • Page 183 8 am to 18 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Maih [email protected] Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://vwwvolympuscom/digital OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel +49 (0) 40-23 77 30/+49 (0) 40-23 77 33 Letters: Postfach 10 49 88.
  • Page 184 OLYMPUS (AM(DIA Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. • This manual provides instructions on howto install the USB driver. To ensur e correct installation, refer only to thes e installation procedures,...
  • Page 185 However, if you find any errors incomplete information, please contact your local Olympus representative. • It is prohibited by copyright laws to duplicate in part or in whole the information contained in this manual, except for personal use.
  • Page 187 Some OS's (operating systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the first time Follow the chart below For details, see the Olympus Corporate Site or phone customer support. Identifying the OS (p.6) Windows 98/ MacOS 9.0 - 9.2/0S X...
  • Page 188 Flowchart • When connect{ng 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 Caution power turn off automatically. Depending on the camera mode], when the...
  • Page 189 Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer. • Windows Double-click the "My Computer" icon on your desktop. When the "My computer" icon is not on your desktop, click "Control Panel"...
  • Page 190 Identifying the OS A System Properties windowwili appear. Note and record "System:" information. Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional 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"...
  • Page 191 eYour 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 middte of the operation and this could destroy image files (data).
  • Page 192 Me/2OOO/XP, you do not need to install the USB driver. Proceed to "Connecting the camera to the computer '_(1_!¢ p 11). Insert the provided software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Olympus Windows Installer should automatically launch. Click "USB Driver".
  • Page 193 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" remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 194 Users running Windows g8/98SE need to instatl the USB drive before connecting the camera to your computer for the first time (_" Some camera models have a "USB" setting in the menu, Make sure that "PC" is selected before connecting, This is not required...
  • Page 195 Connectingthe camera tothe computer 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 Lens barrier tamp on the right of the viewflnder @ (monitor) button...
  • Page 196 You may also select '=take no action" to bypass the Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard You may then use a more advanced image viewing/editing program such as Olympus CAMEDtA Master software For detailed instructions on downloading, refer to the CAMEDIA Master software user's guide.
  • Page 197 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. El..There may already be other ..devices, such as a removable media 'Removable drive or USB SmartMedia...
  • Page 198 If the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, fotlow the procedure below to check whether the USB driver has been futly installed. Open "My Computer" and double-click "Control Panel" icon. For users running Windows XP, open "Control Panet"...
  • Page 199 "OLYMPUS Digital Camera" is in the "Universal Serial Bus Controller" category. 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...
  • Page 200 Double-click the "My Computer" icon on the desktop. For users running Windo'_vs XP, click 'Controt 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 digitat camera is recognized as a "Removable Disk".
  • Page 201 Downloading images to your computer Double-click "100olymp" folder. Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as "P1010001 jpg" displayed • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. (Example) (Example) olymp P10t000t =jpg Folder name File...
  • Page 202 Downloading images to your computer Tile "My Documents" window displayed Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.jpg) to the "My Documents" window, The image is saved in the computer (in My Documents folder) •...
  • Page 203 If your OS is Windows Me/2000, proceed to "Windows Me/2000/XP" (I]::_'¢ p21). • Windows 98 Make sure that the lamp on the Lamp 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...
  • Page 204 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the lamp on the right Lamp of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Tile green lamp Iights on some models. If the lamp is no flashing, then the cable can be removed.
  • Page 205 Disconnecting the camerafrom your computer Click the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon on the task bar. The message saying that the drive has been stopped appears. Click on the message, Tile "Unplug or Eject Hardware '_ window appears. When a message appears, click "OK".
  • Page 206 OS. • The image file properties are not displayed correctly. • Images in the camera cannot be opened without first downloading them. etc For more detaits, visit the Olympus web site. Connecting the camera to the computer ......... Downloading images to your computer ........
  • Page 207 Some camera models have a "USB" setting in the menu, Make sure that "PC" is selected before connecting, This is not required if your camera does have this setting. Menu button details operate menu, refer to your camera's reference manual. Insert marked end of the USB...
  • Page 208 Connectingthe camerato the computer 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 tamp on the right of the Lens barrier viewfinder lights up.
  • Page 209 • Mac OS 9 You can download images from the camera and save them in your computer (in this case, in the Hard Disk) Double-click the "Untitled" icon displayed on the desktop when the camera is connected to the computer. if you cannot find this icon, or if an error message appears when you double- click the icon, there may be a problem with one of the following:...
  • Page 210 Down/oading images to your computer Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as "P101OOOl JPG" displayed • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name File name (Example) (Example) IOOOLYMP PlOlOOOl=jpg Serial number Month / Day / Serial number •...
  • Page 211 Down/oading images to your computer "Hard Disk _ window is displayed. _,_ _ 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) •...
  • Page 212 Downloadingimagesto 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 flies is not accurately displayed.
  • Page 213 Make sure that the lamp on the Lamp right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Card access _amp Drag the "untitled" icon on the desktop to "Trash". Make sure that the lamp on the right Lamp of the viewfinder or the card access...
  • Page 214 • Mac OS before OS 9 For an OS tisted above, you can download images directty to your computer using an optional floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter For details, see the Olympus Corporate Site or phone customer support. Connect the camera directly...
  • Page 215 8 am to 18 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Maih distec@olympus corn Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http:llvwwvolympuscomldigital OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel +49 (0) 40-23 77 30/+49 (0) 40-23 77 33 Letters: Postfach 10 49 88.

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