olympus c-730uz reference manual
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CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL
DIGITAL CAMERA
REFERENCE MANUAL
<Click Here>
C-730 Ultra Zoom
DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION
OPERATION MANUAL
Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.
Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.
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C-730 Ultra Zoom
ⅢThank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before youstart to use your new camera, please read these instructionscarefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life.Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
ⅢWe recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed toyour camera before taking important photographs.
ⅢThe images and illustrations in this manual may differ from theirreal version.
REFERENCE MANUAL
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For customers in Europe
“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European
requirements for safety, health, environment and customer
protection. “CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.
For customers in North and South America
Trademarks• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
• All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or
trademarks of their respective owners.
• The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the
“Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF” standards stipulated by the
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association
(JEITA).
For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : C-730 Ultra Zoom
Trade Name : OLYMPUS
Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc.
Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York11747-3157 U.S.A.
Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
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Contents............................................................................P. 4
Chapter 1
Getting started P. 18
Chapter 2
Quick-start guide P. 36
Chapter 3
Using the menus P. 42
Chapter 4Shooting basics P. 52
Chapter 5
Advanced shooting P. 85
Chapter 6
Adjusting image quality and exposure P. 112
Chapter 7
Playback P. 127
Chapter 8
Useful functions P. 155
Chapter 9
Print setting P. 184
Chapter 10
External flash P. 195
Chapter 11
Miscellaneous P. 200
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Names of parts ..................................................................................10Camera..........................................................................................10
Viewfinder/Monitor indications............................................................12
Shooting information ......................................................................12Playback information ......................................................................14Memory gauge and battery check....................................................16
How to use this manual........................................................................17
Getting started 18
Attaching the strap ......................................................................18Loading the batteries ....................................................................20Selecting optional batteries or AC adapter..................................22
Card basics..................................................................................24Inserting/Removing the card......................................................25
Power on/off ..............................................................................27 Monitor appearance and sound ................................................28Card check ..............................................................................29
Date/time setting..........................................................................30Selecting a language ............................................................33
Adjusting the diopter ....................................................................35Holding the camera ......................................................................35
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Taking still pictures ..............................................................36Recording movies ....................................................................37
Viewing still pictures ................................................................38Playing back movies ..............................................................39Protect ..................................................................................40Erasing pictures ........................................................................41
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Using the menus 42 What are the menus?....................................................................42
How to use the menu ....................................................................43Modes & Shortcut Menus ..............................................................45Tabs & MODE MENU functions (shooting) ......................................47 Tabs & MODE MENU functions (playback) ....................................50
Shooting basics 52 Shooting mode setting — Mode dial ..............................................52
A/S/M mode setting ................................................................52mode setting........................................................................53
Shooting modes........................................................................54 Aperture setting — Aperture priority shooting ............................58Shutter speed setting — Shutter priority shooting ........................59
Aperture & Shutter speed setting — Manual shooting ..................60Using My Mode........................................................................61
How to use the shutter button ........................................................62Focusing ......................................................................................63
Auto focus................................................................................63 When Auto focus does not work— Subjects that are difficult to
focus on ................................................................................63Focus lock — Focusing on subjects that are not in the center of
the frame ..............................................................................65
AF MODE — Changing the focus range ....................................66FULLTIME AF — A reliable time-saving way to focus....................67 AF AREA — Changing the position of the AF target mark............68Manual focus ..........................................................................69
Taking still pictures........................................................................71Recording movies ........................................................................74Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting ......................................76
Digital zoom ............................................................................77
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Flash shooting ..............................................................................78 Auto-flash ................................................................................78Red-eye reduction flash ......................................................78
Fill-in flash ..........................................................................78Flash off ............................................................................79Slow synchronization SLOW1 SLOW2 SLOW ............79Using the slow synchronization flash ..........................................81Using the flash..........................................................................81Flash intensity control................................................................84
Advanced shooting 85Metering modes — Metering the subject brightness ........................85
Spot metering — Selecting the metering area..............................85Multi-metering — Metering the exposure of more than one point in
the frame ..............................................................................86 AE lock — Locking the exposure....................................................89Macro mode shooting — Taking close-up pictures ..........................92
Super macro mode shooting — Taking super close-up pictures ........94Self-timer shooting........................................................................95Remote control ............................................................................97 Sequential shooting ......................................................................99
Sequential shooting, high-speed sequential shootting & AF sequential shooting ..........................................................99
Auto bracketing — Shooting pictures sequentially with a different
exposure for each frame ......................................................100Recording sound with still pictures................................................103Recording sound with movies ......................................................104Panorama shooting ....................................................................105Taking two-in-one pictures ..........................................................108FUNCTION — Taking black & white or sepia-toned pictures..........110
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Adjusting image quality and exposure 112 Record mode..............................................................................112
Selecting a recording mode for still pictures ..............................114Selecting a recording mode for movies ....................................114Resolution ......................................................................116
ENLARGE SIZE ......................................................................116ISO sensitivity ............................................................................117 Exposure compensation ..............................................................119
White balance............................................................................120 AUTO (auto white balance) ....................................................120
PRESET (preset white balance) ................................................120(One-Touch white balance) ................................................121
White Balance Adjustment ......................................................122Sharpness..................................................................................123Contrast ....................................................................................124Saturation ................................................................................125Noise reduction..........................................................................126
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Playback 127 Playing back still pictures ............................................................127
Single-frame playback ............................................................127 Quick View ............................................................................128
Slide-Show ................................................................................129Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY ..........................................130
MOVIE PLAYBACK..................................................................132INDEX ..................................................................................133EDIT ......................................................................................136
Close-up playback......................................................................139Index display..............................................................................140
Selecting the number of pictures ..............................................141Editing still pictures ....................................................................142
Resizing pictures ....................................................................142Trimming pictures ..................................................................143
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Useful functions 155 All reset — Saving the camera’s settings ......................................155Custom button ............................................................................157
Setting the custom button ........................................................158Using the custom button ..........................................................158
Shortcut ....................................................................................160Setting the shortcut menu ........................................................161Using the shortcut menu ..........................................................162
MY MODE SETUP ......................................................................163Information display ....................................................................167 Monitor brightness adjustment ....................................................168Beep sound adjustment ..............................................................169Shutter sound adjustment ............................................................170Histogram display ......................................................................171
Rec View....................................................................................172Sleep timer ................................................................................173Battery save mode ......................................................................174Power on/off display setting........................................................175Screen setup ..............................................................................177 File name ..................................................................................179Pixel Mapping............................................................................181
Video output selection ................................................................182Measurement units: m/ft (meters/feet)..........................................183
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Ajusting playback sound volume..................................................146 Adding sound ............................................................................147 Protect ......................................................................................148
Erasing pictures..........................................................................149Single-frame erase..................................................................149
All-frame erase ......................................................................150Formatting cards ........................................................................151Playback on a TV ......................................................................152
Picture rotation ......................................................................154
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Miscellaneous 200 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................200User maintenance ......................................................................207
After use ................................................................................207 Cleaning the camera ..............................................................207
Error codes ................................................................................208Menu maps................................................................................210Menu functions & factory default settings......................................220Modes & Shooting functions ........................................................222
Specifications ............................................................................225Glossary of terms ......................................................................227 Index ........................................................................................231
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External flash 195External flash ............................................................................195
Using the FL-40 external flash..................................................195Using the FL-40 external flash by itself......................................196Using commercially available external flashes ..........................197 Compatible commercially available external flashes ..................199 C
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Print setting 184 How to print pictures ..................................................................184
All-frame print reserve ................................................................186Single-frame print reserve ..........................................................188Trimming setting ........................................................................191Resetting Print Reserve ................................................................194 C
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Zoom lever (W/T) (P. 76)
Index display/Close-up
playback lever ( / )
(P. 139, 140)Shutter button
(P. 62)
Flash switch
( ) (P. 81)
Camera
Microphone(P. 103, 104, 147)
Mode dial ( , , , , , , , , ,
A/S/M, P, ) (P. 52)
N a m e s o f p a
r t s
Diopter adjustment
dial (P. 35)
Flash mode button ( ) (P. 81)
Protect button ( ) (P. 40, 148)
AE lock button(P. 89)
Custom button
( )
(P. 157)
Rotation
button ( )
(P. 154)
Self-timer/Remote control
button ( / ) (P. 95, 97)
Erase button ( ) (P. 41,
149)
Macro/Spot button ( )
(P. 85, 92)
Print button ( ) (P. 186, 188)
Viewfinder
OK/Menu button ( )
Manual focus button (P. 69)
POWER switch
(P. 27)
Monitor button ( )
Quick View button (P. 128)
Monitor
Arrow pad
Card access lamp
(P. 62)
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Camera (Cont.)
N a m e s o f p a
r t s
A/V OUT jack (MONO) (P. 152)
Flash (P. 78)Self-timer/
Remote control lamp
(P. 95, 97)
Remote control
receiver (P. 97)
Speaker
(P. 146)
Lens
Card cover
(P. 25)
Strap eyelet (P. 18)
Battery
compartment
cover
(P. 20)
Battery
compartment lock
(P. 20)
Tripod socket
5-pin external flash socket (P. 195)
● Unscrew to remove the cover before
connecting the bracket cable.
Connector cover
USB connector
DC-IN jack (P. 22)
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Shooting information
V i e w f i n d e r / M o n i t o r i n d i c
a t i o n s 1 2 3 4
5
6
78
9
1
HQ
2048x1536
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*
(
HQ
2048x1536
ISO100SLOW1
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Items Indications Ref. page
1 Shooting mode , , , , , , , P. 52
, , , , , A, S, M, P
2 Aperture value F2.8 – F8 P. 58, 60
3 Shutter speed 16 – 1/1000 P. 59, 60
4 Exposure compensation –2.0 – +2.0 P. 119
Exposure differential –3.0 – +3.0 P. 61
5 AF target mark P. 68
6 Number of storable 24 P. 71
still pictures
Seconds remaining 24" P. 74
7 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P. 112
8 Number of pixels 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, P. 113
1280 x 960, 1024 x 768,
640 x 480, 3200 x 2400,2048 x1360
9 Memory gauge P. 16
0 Battery check P. 16
3:2
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When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ON
, , ,
,
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Shooting information (Cont.)
Items Indications Ref. page
! AE lock P. 89
AE memory P. 86
@ Self-timer , P. 95, 97
/Remote control
# Drive mode , , , , BKT P. 99
$ ISO ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 P. 117
% White balance , , , , , P. 120
^ Green lamp* O P. 62
& Flash stand-by (Lights) P. 71
Camera movement (Blinks) P. 71
warning
Flash charge (Blinks) P. 83
* Flash mode , , , SLOW1, P. 78
SLOW2, SLOW
( Spot metering/ , , , P. 85, 92,
Macro mode/Super 94
macro mode) Sound recording P. 103,
104
MEMO
AEL
V i e w f i n d e r / M o n i t o r i n d i c
a t i o n s
● The indications vary depending on the shooting mode.
● The amount of the information displayed is selectable between two indication
options (P. 167).
Note
* When the subject is in focus, the green lamp lights up steadly. If the green
lamp is flashing, the camera cannot focus on the subject. Release the
shutter button and try to half press again.
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When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ON
Movie playback information
20
&
*
HQ HQ
SIZE: 320x240
’02.09.12 12:30
FILE: 100–0020
Playback information
Still picture playback information
V i e w f i n d e r / M o n i t o r i n d i c
a t i o n s
When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ON
HQ
’02.09.12 12:30 20
HQ
SIZE: 2048x1536
F2.8 1/800 +2.0
ISO100
’02.09.12 12:30
FILE: 100–0020
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Playback information (Cont.)
● The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and
displayed from the thumbnail display are different from those that appear
when the movie picture is displayed using the movie play function.
● The indications vary depending on the setting used when shooting.● The amount of the information displayed is selectable between two indication
options (P. 167).
Note
Items Indications Ref. page
1Battery check P. 16
2Print reserve P. 186,188
3Number of prints x1 – x10 P. 186,188
4Sound recording P. 127
5Protect P. 40, 148
6Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P. 112
7Date ’02. 09. 12 P. 30
8Time 12:30 P. 30
9Frame number 20 –
0Number of pixels 2048x1536, 1600x1200, P. 113(resolution setting) 1280x960 etc.
!Aperture value F2.8 – F8 P. 58, 60
@Shutter speed 16 – 1/1000 P. 59, 60
#Exposure compensation –2.0 – +2.0 P. 119
$White balance , , , , , P. 120
% ISO ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 P. 117
^File number 100 – 0020 –
&Movie mark P. 130
*Frame number/ Displays the number of the –Recording time movie frame currently displayed:
20During movie playback, therecording time appears as follows:
V i e w f i n d e r / M o n i t o r i n d i c a t i o n s
,
Total recordingtime
Playingtime
0" / 15"
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Memory gauge and battery check
If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication changes as
follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera is in use.
Battery check
Lights
(green)
Remaining power
level: high
Blinks(red)
Remaining power level:
low. Replace with newbatteries.
No indication
Remaining power level:
exhausted. BATTERY
EMPTY is displayed.
Replace with new batteries.
Memory gauge
The memory gauge lights when you take a still picture. When the gauge is lit,
the camera is storing a picture on the card (an xD-Picture Card or a
SmartMedia card). The memory gauge indication changes as shown below
depending on the shooting status. When the memory gauge is full, wait until
the light goes out before you take any more shots.
Before shooting(Gauge is off)
One picturetaken(Lit)
More thantwo taken
(Lit)
No more picturescan be taken
(Fully Lit)
Shoot Shoot Shoot
WaitWaitWait
V i e w f i n d e r / M o n i t o r i n d i c
a t i o n s
● The memory gauge does not appear during movie recording.
Note
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How to use this manual
H o w t o u s e t h i s m
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Information display
Lets you select the amount of shooting information displayed in the shooting
or playback mode. The shooting information is displayed approximately 3
seconds, then the monitor returns to the regular display. For details on each
piece of information displayed, see pages 12 to 15.
Mode dialsetting
, , , , , , , A/S/M, P:
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
SETUP T INFO T ON. Press . Press
again to cancel the menu.
:
Press to display the top menu.
PressingÉ turns INFO on.
● All shooting information is displayed.
● To turn INFO off in the playback mode,
press again to bring up the top menu
Ññ buttons
button
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)
1 Select S from “A/S/M mode setting”.
See P. 52.
2 To set a faster shutter speed,
pressÑ.
To set a slower shutter speed,
pressñ.
Ⅵ If the shutter speed is displayed in greenShutter speed
Mode dialsetting
Shutter speed setting — Shutter priority shooting
Ññ buttons
You can set the mode dial to any of the positions shown.
Select the menu items in order by following the arrows (P. 43).
If a button is shown in gray, press it as part of the step.
Ñ,ñ,É andí used in instructions correspond to the buttons onthe arrow pad as shown.
Ñ
ñ
É í
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1 Attach the lens-securing string to the
lens cap as shown in the illustration.
2 Thread the camera strap loop through
the camera’s strap eyelet from the
monitor side.
3 Thread the camera strap loop through
the lens-securing string loop.
4 Thread the other end of the
strap (which you will havearound your neck) through the
camera strap loop that has
already gone through the
camera’s strap eyelet. Pull on
the strap attached to the
camera’s strap eyelet to make
sure it is securely fastened.
5 Adjust the strap length.
Attaching the strap
Monitor
Stringloop
C h a
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G e t t i n g
s t a r t e d
Strap eyelet
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Attaching the strap (cont.)
● Be careful with the strap when carrying the camera, as the strap can easilycatch on protruding objects, causing serious damage.
● Attach the strap correctly following the instructions above so that thecamera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camerafalls off the strap, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.
Note
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1 Make sure the camera is turned off;● The monitor is off.● The viewfinder is off.● The lens is not extended.
2 Slide the battery compartment lock on the
battery compartment cover in the direction of
.
3 Slide the battery compartment cover in the
direction of arrow (A) with your fingertip, then
lift it in the direction of arrow (B) to open it.● Do not use your fingernail, as this could result in
injury.
4 Insert the batteries in the direction
shown in the illustration.
Loading the batteries
This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA (R6) NiMH batteries,NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries.
When using AA(R6) batteries
When using CR-V3lithium battery packs
Battery alignment
A
B
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Loading the batteries (Cont.)
5 Press the battery compartment cover
down in the direction of arrow (C),
hold it pressed at the ñ mark against
the camera, and then slide it in the
direction of arrow (D).● When pressing the battery
compartment cover shut, be sure topress the center of the cover, as it maybe difficult to close properly by pressingthe edge.
● Make sure the cover is completelyclosed.
6 Slide the battery compartment lock on
the battery compartment cover in the
direction of .
C
D
●
If the camera is left for 1 hour with the batteries removed, all the internalsettings except those below will revert to the default settings.
— MY MODE SETUP, SCREEN SETUP, SLEEP, , VIDEO OUTPUT,
SHORT CUT, CUSTOM BUTTON
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Power plug
AC adapter
AC wall outlet
DC-IN jack
Connection cord plug
Loading the batteries (Cont.)
The following types of batteries or AC adapter can be used. Choose the
power source best suited to the situation.Ⅵ Lithium battery pack (Not rechargeable)
Since the CR-V3 lithium battery pack has an exceptionally long servicelife, it is convenient when traveling. Do not peel off the label on the lithiumbattery pack. If an insulating sticker is attached on its terminals, removeonly that sticker before use.
Ⅵ NiMH batteries (Rechargeable batteries)
Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. In addition, the
low-temperature resistance makes them a good choice for cold areas.Ⅵ AA (R6) alkaline batteries
When you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) alkalinebatteries, which are easy to obtain anywhere. However, the number ofpictures that you can store in the camera may vary considerably with AAalkaline batteries, depending on the battery manufacturer, camerashooting conditions, etc. Use this type of battery only when you have noother choices available. Turn off the monitor whenever possible to save
power when using AA alkaline batteries.Ⅵ AC adapter
An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to poweryour digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use thespecified AC adapter. Using of an AC adapter is recommended for time-consuming tasks such as image uploads to a PC.Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the regionthe camera is being used.Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center for details.
Selecting optional batteries or AC adapter
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Loading the batteries (Cont.)
●Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.● The lives of batteries may vary according to the type of battery,
manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc.● If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC, image
data may be corrupted. It is recommended that you use the optional ACadapter when transferring images to a PC. Do not disconnect or connect theAC adapter while the camera is communicating with the PC.
● Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below.This could reduce the number of pictures that can be taken.•When the monitor is turned on.
•Repeated auto-focus by pressing the shutter button halfway.•Repeated power zoom adjustments.•When the Fulltime AF mode is turned on.•When communicating with a PC.
●When using an AC adapter, power is supplied to the camera by the ACadapter even if batteries are loaded in the camera. The AC adapter does notcharge batteries that may be in the camera; it only provides power to thecamera.
● Do not remove or load batteries and/or do not disconnect or connect the ACadapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so could damage thecamera’s settings or functions.
● Carefully read the “Safety Precautions” included in the package and the ACadapter’s instructions before use.
Note
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Card basics
This reference manual uses the term “card” when referring to an xD-PictureCard or SmartMedia card. The pictures will be recorded on the card insertedin the camera. Make sure that a card is inserted into the camera before
shooting.What is Card?
Images recorded and stored on a card can easily be deleted, overwritten,and/or edited on a PC.
Compatible Cards
● xD-Picture Card (16 MB – 128 MB)● SmartMedia (4 MB – 128 MB)
1 Contact areaComes into contact with thecamera’s signal read contact.
2 Write-protect area(SmartMedia only)
Attach the provided write-protect seal when you want toprotect your data fromaccidental erasure oroverwriting. Do not attach thewrite-protect seal if you want torecord images on a card.
3 Index area (SmartMedia only)Use the index label to indicate
the card’s contents.
● 5 V SmartMedia cards cannot be used with this camera.● This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card (such as 3 V (3.3 V))
or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a PC, etc.). Beforeuse, be sure to format the card on this camera (P. 151).
Note
xD-Picture Card SmartMedia
1
2
3
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1 Make sure the camera is turned off.
● The monitor is off.● The viewfinder is off.● The lens is not extended.
2 Open the card cover.
3 Ⅵ Inserting the card
Insert the card in the
appropriate direction.● xD-Picture Card and
SmartMedia card cannot beinserted into the camera atthe same time. You can onlyinsert one of the other at anygiven time.
● Hold the card in a straight orientation to the card slot, and then insert itfully until it is locked securely. Do not attempt to insert the card at anangle.
● Note the orientation of the card. If it is inserted incorrectly, it may
become jammed.
Ⅵ Ejecting the card
Push the card slowly toward the inside of the
card slot with your finger until it stops.
Continue to hold the card so that it does not
forcibly eject, then remove the card from the
slot by pulling it straight out.
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Card basics (Cont.)
Inserting/Removing the card
xD-Picture Card
Insertion directionindication
SmartMedia
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Card basics (Cont.)
● The card may eject forcibly if you take your finger off the card immediately
after pushing it.
● Never open the card cover, remove the batteries, or disconnect the optional
AC adapter while the camera is on. Doing so could destroy all data on the
card. In addition, never use the camera with the card inserted insecurely. A
loose connection may result in being unable to access the card or recording
pictures on the card, or loss of data. Destroyed data cannot be restored.● It is possible to set up the camera’s functions without a card inserted in it,
however you cannot shoot or play back images.
Note
4 Close the card cover securely until it clicks.
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1 Before turning the camera on, press
the tabs on the lens cap in the
direction of the arrows and pull the
cap off to remove it.
2 Press the POWER switch to turn on the
camera.● The lens moves out when the mode dial
is set to any position other than .● The viewfinder turns on.
3 Press the POWER switch again to turnthe camera off.
Power on/off
Lens cap
POWER switch
● To save battery power, the camera automatically enters Sleep mode if youleave the camera untouched while the power is on. The camera becomesactive again as soon as you touch any operational button. The sleep timeinterval can be set in shooting modes other than mode (P. 173).
● Do not place credit card, commuter passes, or magnetically coded floppydisks near the camera. Doing so may destroy data stored on such items.
Note
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Power on/off (Cont.)
Monitor appearance and sound
When the power is turned on/off, a
startup/shutdown image is displayed on themonitor and a startup/shutdown sound isplayed.You can set this function to display yourfavorite image and you can select astartup/shutdown sound (P. 175).
Startup/Shutdown image(factory default setting)
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Power on/off (Cont.)
When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically.
Indications TIPS
There is no card in the camera or the card
is not locked into place.
T Insert a card. If a card is already inserted,remove it and insert it again.
There is a problem with the card.
T Use a different card.
The card cannot be recognized with thiscamera system.
T Format the card.● Formatting erases all data saved on the
card.1 Pressñ to select FORMAT, then
press .
● The FORMAT screen appears.
2 PressÑ to select YES, then pressto start formatting.●When formatting is complete, the
camera is ready for shooting.
FORMAT
YES
NOO
CAUTION ERASING ALL
Card check
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1 Set the mode dial to , then press
the POWER switch to turn on the
camera.● Be sure to take off the lens cap before
you turn the camera on.
2 Press .
● The monitor turns on automatically andthe top menu appears.
3 Pressñ on the arrow pad to select .
Date/time setting
It is possible to set the date/time of the camera’s built-in clock. Since the dateand time are saved with recorded pictures, be sure to set it correctly.
Mode dial
Arrow pad
POWER switch
button
CARD SETUP
DRIVE
Mode dial
setting
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4 When is selected on the screen,
pressÑñ to select the date format.● Select any one of the following formats:
D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year)M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year)Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day)
● This step and the following steps showthe procedure used when the date andtime settings are set to Y-M-D.
5 Pressí to move to the year setting.
6 Press Ññ to set the year. When the
year is set, press í to move to the
month setting.● Repeat this procedure until the date and
time are completely set.● To move back to the previous setting,
pressÉ.
● The camera can only display the time in“consecut ive hours,” or what iscommonly known as military time. Forexample, 2:00 p.m. would display as14:00 hours — in other words, 12 hours+ 2 hours = 14:00 hours.
Date/time setting (Cont.)
SELECT SET GO
SELECT SET GO
The first two digits of the yearcannot be changed.
screen
SELECT SET GO
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Date/time setting (Cont.)
7 Press .● For the most accurate possible setting,
press when the time is actually at 00
seconds. The camera’s built-in clockstarts when you press .
8 To turn the camera off, press the
POWER switch.● The lens retracts.
● The current settings remain the same even when the power is turned off,unless they are readjusted.
● The date setting will be canceled if the camera is left with no batteries for
approximately 1 hour. If this happens, you will need to set the date again.
Note
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Selecting a language
1 Set the mode dial to P, then press the
POWER switch.● Be sure to take the lens cap off before
you turn the camera on.
2 Press .● The monitor turns on automatically and
the top menu appears.
3 Press í on the arrow pad to select
MODE MENU.
4 PressÑñ to select SETUP, then pressí.● The items in the SETUP menu appear.
Select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows theEnglish on-screen display in illustrations and explanations.
Mode dial
Arrow pad
POWER switch
button
MODE MENU
DRIVE
WB
C A M
C A R D
P I C
ON
ON
ENGLISH
S E T U P
ALL RESET
ONEC VIEW
PWW SETUPETUPONN/
OFFFF
Top menu
Mode dial
setting
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Selecting a language (Cont.)
5 Press Ññ to select , then press
í.● The available languages are displayed.● Languages vary depending on the area
of purchase.
6 PressÑñ to select a language. Press
.
● The camera returns to the SETUPmenu.
● If is pressed again, the menu will
disappear.
7 To turn the camera off, press the
POWER switch.● The lens retracts.
Factory default setting: ENGLISH
● The current settings remain even when the power is turned off, unless theyare readjusted.
Note
C A M
C A R D
P I C
ON
ON
ENGLISH
S E T U P
ALL RESET
REC VIEW
ON
PWW SETUPETUPONN/OFFFF
ENGLISH
FRANCAIS
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
Menu item Language
ENGLISH EnglishFRANCAIS French
DEUTSCH German
ESPAÑOL Spanish
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Adjusting the diopter
Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at yoursides to prevent camera movement. Keep your fingers and the strap awayfrom the lens and flash.
Correct
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
Lens
Do not hold this partof the lens.
Top view
Holding the camera
Flash
Set the mode dial to , then press the POWER switch to turn on thecamera. Turn the diopter adjustment dial to see the AF target mark clearly.
AF target mark
Viewfinder Diopter adjustment dial
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Card access lamp
C h a
p t e r 2
Q u i c k - s t a r t g u i d e
Point the camera towards a
subject while viewing through the
viewfinder.
2
To focus on the subject, press the shutter
button halfway, slowly and gently.● When the subject is in focus, the green
lamp lights up. If the green lamp isflashing, the subject is not in focus.Release the shutter button and repeat
step 3. If the camera still cannot focus,see page 63.
To start shooting, press the shutter button gently all the way (fully).● If the flash is up, it will fire automatically when required (P. 78).● The card access lamp blinks and the camera begins storing pictures on
the card.
Taking still pictures
Remove the lens cap. Set the mode dial to and
press the POWER switch.1
3
4
● Never open the card cover, remove the batteries, or disconnect an optionalAC adapter when the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy
stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.
Note
Green lamp
Number of storable still pictures
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Recording movies
Point the camera towards a
subject while viewing through the
viewfinder or the monitor.
2
Press the shutter button halfway.● The green lamp lights up.
Press the shutter button all the
way to start recording.● The card access lamp blinks and the
camera starts writing the movie to thecard.
● During movie recording, lightsin red.
Press the shutter button all the way again to stop recording.● If the displayed seconds remaining reach “0”, shooting finishes
automatically and the camera starts writing the movie to the card.
Remove the lens cap. Set the mode dial to and press
the POWER switch.1
3
4
5
Card access lamp
Seconds remaining
Green lamp
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Viewing still pictures
Display the desired
pictures using the
arrow pad.● Pictures indicated
by are movie
frames (P. 39).
Set the mode dial to (playback mode) and press the
POWER switch.
You can play back
pictures while the
camera is in the
shooting mode
(Quick View).
Press twice
quickly. To return to
shooting, press the
shutter button
halfway.
1
2
● If the camera is not operated for over 3 minutes when the monitor is on, themonitor turns off automatically. To turn the monitor on again, press or
any button.
Note
Zoom lever
Turning the zoom
lever towards
Jumps to the picture10 frames behind.
Displays the
next picture.
Displays the previous picture.
Jumps to the picture10 frames ahead.
T: Enlarges the
picture (P. 139).W: Displays
multiple pictures
at the same
time
(P. 140).
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Playing back movies
PressÑ on the arrow pad to
select MOVIE PLAY.
Press Ññ to select MOVIE
PLAYBACK.● To exit MOVIE PLAY screen,
pressÉ.
3
MODE MENU
MOVIE PLAY
INFO
MOVIE PLAY
CANCEL SELECT GO
EDIT
MOVIE PLAYBACK
INDEX
Display the movie frame (picture with ) you want to play back
(P. 38).1
4
Press to start Playback.● When playback finishes, the screen returns to the beginning of the
movie.● If is pressed again when the movie playback is finished, the
MOVIE PLAYBACK screen appears. To exit the movie playbackmode and return to the MOVIE PLAY screen, press Ññ to selectEXIT, then press .
5
● Never open the card cover, remove the batteries, or disconnect an optional
AC adapter when the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy
stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.
Note
Press .● The top menu appears.
2
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Protect
Display the picture you want to protect (P. 38).1
Press .● To cancel protection, press again.
2
HQ
Displayed when a pictureis protected.
● Protected pictures cannot be deleted with the ALL ERASE (all-frame
erase) function, but they can be deleted with the FORMAT (format)
function.
● Protection cannot be applied to pictures stored on a SmartMedia card with
a write-protect adhesive seal.
Note
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When the ERASE screen
appears, pressÑ to select YES.● To cancel erasure, press ñ to
select NO.
3
Erasing pictures
ERASE
YES
N O
SELECT GO
Display the picture you want to erase (P. 38).1
Press (erase).2
Press to erase the picture.4
● Protected pictures cannot be deleted.
● Make sure the card is not write-protected. If a SmartMedia card is write-
protected, you will not be able to erase pictures.
● In addition to ERASE, ALL ERASE is also available (P.150).
Note
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C h a
p t e r 3
U s i n g t h e
m e n u s
What are the menus?
When you turn on the camera and press , the menu that appears on the
monitor is generally called “the top menu”. Many functions of this camera are
accessed using the menus. Below, this chapter explains how the camera’s
menus work, using examples of menus displayed in the P (Program) mode.The top menu varies depending on the mode (P. 45).
WB
DRIVE
MODE MENU
P I C T U R E
C A M
S E T
C A R D
WB
CONTRASTONTRAST
SHARPNESS
HQ
SQ1
SQ2
TIFF
SHQ
P I C
S E T
C A R D
ISO
DRIVE
AUTO C A M E R A
SLOW1LOW
A/M/S
● Use the arrow pad to display shortcutmenus or the MODE MENU.
Shortcut menus
Top menu
MODE MENU● Take you directly to the setting
screens.● Display operational buttons at the
bottom of the screen, and let youselect items by pressingÑñ.
● The shortcut menus can be replacedin any shooting mode exceptand (P. 160).
● Lets you set various functions such asthe white balance, etc.
● Categorizes the settings into 4 tabsaccording to function.
● Select the CAMERA, PICTURE,CARD or SETUP tab by pressingÑñ. The menu for the selected tabmenu appears.
Tab
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How to use the menu
1 Press to display the top
menu. Pressí.2 Press Ññ to select a tab and
pressí.
WB
DRIVE
MODE MENU
P I C T U R E
C A M
S E T
C A R D
AUTO
HQQ
WB
SHARPNESS
CONTRAST
P I C
S E T
C A R D
ISO
DRIVE
AUTO C A M E R A
SLOW1LOW
A/M/S
C A M
S
E T
P I C
CARD SETUPARD SETUP
C A R D
C A M
C A R D
P I C
ON
ON
ENGLISH
S E T U P
ALL RESET
ONEC VIEW
PWW SETUPETUPONN/
OFFFF
P top menu
CAM: CAMERA tab
Functions for shooting: selecting
drive modes, ISO sensitivity, etc.
PIC: PICTURE tab
Functions for adjusting images:
selecting record modes, adjusting
white balance, etc.
CARD: CARD tab
Card functions, such as
formatting.
SET: SETUP tab
Functions for changing camera
settings: date and time, shortcut
settings, etc.
CAMERA tab
PICTURE tab
CARD tab
SETUP tab
PressingÉ
returns to thetab selection.¥
˙
¥
˙
¥
˙
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How to use the menu (Cont.)
3 Press Ññ to select an item
and pressí.4 PressÑñ to select the setting.
Press to save the setting.
● To go back to shooting, press
again.
S E T U P
C A M
C A R D
P I C
ONALL RESET
ON
ENGLISH
ONEC VIEW
PWW SETUPETUPONN/
OFFFF
C A M
C A R D
P I C
ON
ON
ENGLISH
S E T U P
ALL RESET
REC VIEW
ON
PWW SETUPETUPONN/
OFFFF
C A M
C A R D
P I C
S E T U P
ALL RESET
REC VIEW OFF
ON
PWW SETUPETUPONN/
OFFFF
C A M
C A R D
P I C
S E T U P
ALL RESET
REC VIEW OFFON
PWW SETUPETUPONN/
OFFFF
¥
˙
¥
˙The green frame moves to the
selected item.PressingÉ or
returns to theitem selection.
● Not all items can be selected. The items that can be selected depend on the
status of the camera and the settings. For example, in the mode, you
cannot select 2 IN 1 in the CAMERA tab category.
● If you press the shutter button to take a picture while the menu is displayed,
you will take pictures with the currently selected settings.● If you want to save the settings after the camera is turned off, set ALL
RESET to OFF (P. 155).
Note
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Modes & Shortcut Menus
CARD SETUP
DRIVE
top menu
MODE MENU
DRIVE
WB
MODE MENU
DRIVE
WB
A/S/M top menuP top menu
MODE MENU
DRIVE
WB
top menu
MODE MENU
WB
MODE MENU
DRIVE
WB
top menu (same as in
, , , or )top menu
MODE MENUINFO
top menu(for still pictures)
MODE MENU
MOVIE PLAY
INFO
top menu(for movies)
The menu items displayed vary depending on the setting of the mode dial.
For an overview of each menu item, see the table on the next page.
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Top menu functions (See each reference page for details.)
Modes & Shortcut Menus (Cont.)
Menu item Function Ref.page
DRIVE Selects a mode from (single-frame shooting), P. 99
(sequential shooting), (High-speed
sequential shooting), (AF sequential
shooting) or BKT (auto bracketing).
Records sound while shooting a movie. P. 104
Sets the record mode. P. 112
WB Sets the appropriate white balance according P. 120
to the light source.
CARD SETUP Formats cards. P. 151
Sets the date and time. P. 30
INFO Changes the amount of shooting P. 167
information displayed on the monitor.
Displays a histogram showing the P. 171
brightness and contrast of the subject
on the LCD monitor.
Runs through all saved pictures one after P. 129
another.
MOVIE PLAY Plays back movies.You can also edit movies P. 130
or make indexes of still-shots from movies.
S
h o o t i n g m o d e
P l a y b a c k
m o d e
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Tabs & MODE MENU functions(shooting)
CAMERA tab
P I C
S E T
C A R D
ISO
DRIVE
AUTO C A M E R A
SLOW1LOW
A/M/S
In shooting mode (when the mode dial is set to , , , , , , ,
, A/M/S or P), the MODE MENU functions are categorized into 4 tabs. Press
Ññ to select a tab and display the associated menu items. When
mode is selected, most of the functions under the MODE MENU are setautomatically and MODE MENU does not appear in the Top menu.
CAMERA tab
CARD tab
SETUP tab
PICTURE tab
DRIVE Selects a mode from (single-frame shooting), P. 99
(sequential shooting), (high-speed
sequential shooting), (AF sequential shooting)
or BKT (auto bracketing).
ISO Selects ISO sensitivity (based on normal camera P. 117
film) from AUTO/100/200/400.
A/S/M Selects a shooting mode from A (Aperture priority P. 52
shooting), S (Shutter priority shooting), M (Manual
shooting).
1/2/3/4 Selects a shooting mode from MY MODE 1, P. 53
MY MODE 2, MY MODE 3, MY MODE 4.
Adjusts the flash intensity for different shooting P. 84
conditions.
SLOW Adjusts the flash for slow shutter speeds. P. 79, 81
NOISE Reduces noise on images during long exposures. P. 126
REDUCTION
MULTI Determines the best exposure by metering up to 8 P. 86
METERING different spots in the image.
DIGITAL The maximum optical zoom (10x) can be extended P. 77
ZOOM even more by the 3x digital zoom, making
possible up to approximately 30x zoom.
432
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Tabs & MODE MENU functions (shooting) (Cont.)
CARD tab
PICTURE tab
CAMERA tab (Cont.)
CARD SETUP Formats cards. P. 151
Sets the record mode resolution. P. 112
WB Sets the appropriate white balance according to P. 120
the light source.
Lets you make fine changes to the white balance P. 122
manually.
SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness of images. P. 123
CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of images. P. 124
SATURATION Adjusts the level of color depth without changing P. 125
tint.
FULLTIME Keeps the image in focus at all times without P. 67
AF having to press the shutter button halfway.
AF MODE Selects the auto focus method (iESP or SPOT). P. 66
Records sound while taking still pictures. P. 103
For macro shooting as close as 4cm (1.6 inches) P. 94
away from the subject.
PANORAMA Allows panorama pictures to be taken with P. 105
Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards.
2 IN 1 Combines two pictures taken in succession and P. 108
stores them as a single picture.
FUNCTION Lets you shoot pictures in black & white or sepia P. 110
tone.
AF AREA Lets you change the position of the AF target P. 68
mark using the arrow pad.
INFO Changes the amount of shooting information P. 167
displayed on the monitor.
Displays a histogram showing the brightness and P. 171contrast of the subject on the LCD monitor.
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Tabs & MODE MENU functions (shooting) (Cont.)
SETUP tab
ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera P. 155
settings when you turn off the power.
Selects a language for on-screen display. P. 33
PW ON/OFF Sets the picture displayed on the monitor when P. 175
SETUP the power is turned on/off.
REC VIEW Selects whether to display the image being P. 172
recorded onto the card.
Sets the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.) P. 169
to OFF/LOW/HIGH.
SHUTTER Sets the tone and its volume.There are 2 P. 170
options for each selection.
SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. P. 173
MY MODE Customizes settings which are activated in the P. 163
SETUP mode.
FILE NAME Chooses how to name files and folders of P. 179
images to be saved.
PIXEL Checks the CCD and image processing P. 181MAPPING circuit for errors.
Adjusts the monitor brightness. P. 168
Sets the date and time. P. 30
m/ft Sets the measurement units (m/ft) used during P. 183
manual focus.
VIDEO Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s P. 182
OUTPUT video signal type.TV video signal type differsdepending on the region.
BATTERY Enables camera operation with reduced P. 174
SAVE power consumption.
SHORT CUT Lets you assign frequently used functions as P. 160
shortcut menus on the top menu.
CUSTOM Lets you assign a frequently used function P. 157
BUTTON to the camera’s custom button.
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Tabs & MODE MENU functions(playback)
When the playback mode is selected (the mode dial is set to ), menu items
under the MODE MENU in still picture playback differ from those in movie
playback. In the same manner, the items in the Top menu differ.
C A R D
S E T
CARD SETUP
C A M E R A
E D I T
S E T
C A R D
During movie playbackDuring still picture playback
EDIT tab
CARD tab
PLAY tab
Makes the file size smaller and saves it as a new P. 142
picture.
Enlarges a part of a picture and saves it as P. 143
a new picture.
CARD Formats cards (FORMAT), or erases all P. 151SETUP images on the card (ALL ERASE).
During playback, adds sound to still pictures P. 147
or changes sound that has been recorded.
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Tabs & MODE MENU functions (playback) (Cont.)
SETUP tab
ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera P. 155
settings when you turn off the power.
Selects a language for on-screen display. P. 33
PW ON/OFF Sets the picture displayed on the monitor when P. 175
SETUP the power is turned on/off.
SCREEN Registers a stored picture so that you can select P. 177
SETUP it in PW ON/OFF SETUP.
VOLUME Adjusts the volume of the sound during playback. P. 146
Sets the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.) P. 169
to OFF/LOW/HIGH.
Adjusts the monitor brightness. P. 168
Sets the date and time. P. 30
VIDEO Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video P. 182
OUTPUT signal type.TV video signal type differs depending
on the region.
Selects the number of frames in the index display. P. 141
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Shooting mode setting — Mode dial
Set the mode dial to any of the following
positions and press the POWER switch.● Always remove the lens cap before turning
on the camera since the lens automaticallyextends when the camera turns on.
Shooting mode: , , ,
, , , , , ,
A/S/M, P
When the mode dial is set to A/S/M, you can
select any of the following shooting modes.
Shooting mode:
A (Aperture priority shooting)
S (Shutter priority shooting)
M (Manual shooting)
A/S/M mode setting
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CAMERAT A/S/MT A, S or M. Press .
Press again to cancel the menu.
Fctory default setting: A
Mode dialsetting
Mode dial
button
POWER switch
Mode dial
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Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)
When the mode dial is set to , you can
select any of the following shooting modes.Be sure to set up , or referring to
MY MODE SETUP (P.163) before you use
these modes.
Shooting mode:
MY MODE 1 (My Mode shooting 1),
MY MODE 2 (My Mode shooting 2),
MY MODE 3 (My Mode shooting 3),
MY MODE 4 (My Mode shooting 4)4
3
2
1
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mode setting
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CAMERA T 1/2/3/4 T MY MODE 1,
MY MODE 2, MY MODE 3 or MY
MODE 4. Press . Press again to
cancel the menu.
Fctory default setting: MY MODE 11
432
1
Mode dialsetting
Mode dial
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Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)
Shooting modes
Full-auto shooting
Allows you to take still pictures using NO special functions or manualadjustments. The camera sets optimal focus and exposure. This is the
simplest of all shooting modes.
Portrait shootingSuitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person. This mode features an
in-focus subject against a blurred background. The camera automatically sets
the optimal shooting settings.
Sports shootingSuitable for capturing fast-moving action (such as sports) without blurring.The
camera automatically sets the optimal shooting settings.
Landscape-Portrait shootingSuitable for taking photos of both your subject and the background. The
picture is taken with the background as well as the subject in the foreground
in focus.The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting settings.
Landscape-Scene shootingSuitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. Both the
foreground and the background are in focus. Blues and greens are
reproduced vividly in this mode, the Landscape-Scene mode is excellent for
shooting natural scenery. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting
settings.
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Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)
Night-Scene shootingSuitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a
slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. For example, if you take
a picture of a street at night in the mode, the lack of brightness will
result in a dark picture with only the sparkle of lights such as street lamps
appearing. In the Night Scene shooting mode, the true appearance of the
street can be captured. The camera automatically selects the optimal settings
for this type of shooting condition. Since the shutter speed is slow, make sure
you stabilize the camera by using a tripod.
Self Portrait shootingEnables you to take a picture of yourself
while holding the camera. Point the lenstowards you and take a shot. The focus is
locked on you (shooter) . The camera
automatically selects the optimal settings for
this type of shooting condition. Zooming is not
possible in this mode.
Movie record
Allows you to record movies. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speedautomatically.
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Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)
My ModeYour favorite settings can be saved in MY MODE SETUP menu (in the
menu’s SETUP tab). Customized settings are activated when the power is
turned on in the mode. Settings such as aperture value, zoom position,
etc. can be customized. In the mode, you can select exposure mode
(shooting mode) from , , , , , , A, S, M or P. Settings can be
specified with the camera’s setting menus.
In MY MODE SETUP, you can create and save up to 4 different My Mode
settings. Items in the short cut menu can be different from those in the P or
, , , , , mode short cut menus. (P. 163).
A/S/M Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual shootingFor details on which shooting modes are selectable when the mode dial is set
to A/S/M, refer to P. 52.
● A Aperture priority shootingAllows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter
speed automatically. By decreasing the aperture value (F-number), the
camera will focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with a blurred
background. Increasing the value will let the camera focus over a widerrange in the forward and backward directions, resulting in a picture in
which both the subject and the background are in focus (P. 58).
Aperture (F-number) is decreased. Aperture (F-number) is increased.
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Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)
● S Shutter priority shootingAllows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the
aperture automatically. Set the shutter speed according to the subject and
the type of effect you want (P. 59).
● M Manual shootingAllows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. To check the
exposure, refer to the exposure differential. This mode gives you more
creative control, allowing you to make the settings you need to get the type
of picture you want, regardless of optimum exposure (P. 60).
P Program shootingAllows you to take still pictures. The camera sets aperture and shutter speed.
Other functions, such as flash modes and drive modes, can be adjusted
manually.
Setting the shutter speed higher letsyou capture fast-moving actionwithout blur. The subject will be clearand sharp, as if it is not moving.
Setting the shutter speed lowerblurs a moving subject, giving theimpression of movement.
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Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)
1 Select A from “A/S/M mode setting”.
See P. 52.
2
Ⅵ If the aperture value is displayed in green
The aperture setting will provide optimum
exposure.
Ⅵ If the aperture value is displayed in redThe aperture you have set is unsuitable
for the conditions.
ᮢ appears.T Press ñ to decrease the
aperture value.
ᮡ appears.T Press Ñ to increase the
aperture value.
To increase the aperture value
(F-number), pressÑ.
To decrease the aperture value
(F-number), pressñ.Green: The aperture setting willprovide optimum exposure.
Red: The aperture setting isunsuitable for optimum exposure.
Zoom position F-number
Wide (W) f2.8* – f8
Tele (T) f3.5* – f8
Mode dialsetting
*Open-aperture (the widest aperture setting)depends on the zoom position.
●When the flash is set to the auto-flash mode, the shutter speed is fixed at
1/30 sec. in the maximum wide-angle, or 1/320 sec. in the maximumtelephoto, and can not go slower.
Note
Aperture setting — Aperture priority shooting
Ññ buttons
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Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)
Shutter speed range: 1 to 1/1000 sec.
1 Select S from “A/S/M mode setting”.
See P. 52.
2 To set a faster shutter speed,
pressÑ.
To set a slower shutter speed,
pressñ.
Ⅵ If the shutter speed is displayed in green
The shutter speed setting will provide
optimum exposure.
Ⅵ If the shutter speed is displayed in red
The shutter speed you have set is
unsuitable for the conditions.
ᮢ appears.T Press ñ to set the shutter
speed slower.
ᮡ appears.T Press Ñ to set the shutter
speed faster.
Shutter speed
1/650
Mode dialsetting
Shutter speed setting — Shutter priority shooting
Ññ buttons
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Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)
1 Select M from “A/S/M mode setting”.
See P. 52.
2
To set a faster shutter
speed, pressÑ.
To set a slower shutter
speed, pressñ.
To increase the aperture value
(F-number), pressÉ.
To decrease the aperture value
(F-number), pressí.
F-number: WT f2.8* – f8TT f3.5* – f8
Shutter speed: 16 to 1/1000 sec.
Mode dialsetting
* Open-aperture (the widest aperture setting)depends on the zoom position.
Aperture & Shutter speed setting — Manual shooting
Arrow pad
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Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)
Ⅵ Exposure differential● The difference (ranging from –3.0 to +3.0)
between the exposure determined by thecurrently selected aperture and shutterspeed compared to the exposure levelconsidered optimal by the camera appearsin the upper right-hand corner.
●When the exposure differential is set to lessthan –3.0 or more than +3.0, the exposuredifferential appears in red.
●When you press the button, the barindicating current exposure sett ings
appears. Pressing the shutter buttonhalfway shows how much the currentexposure is different from the correctexposure.
Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed
Exposure differential
● To avoid camera movement, we
recommend use of a tripod for any shot
which uses a slow shutter speed.
NoteWhen the bar is displayed
When using My Mode, the shooting mode you selected with the menus in the
mode is activated. You can also save the shooting mode or function
settings you are currently using in the mode. If you set the mode dial to
again, the camera will activate these stored settings. In MY MODE
SETUP, you can create and save up to 4 different My Mode settings (P. 163).
Follow step in “ mode setting” (P. 53) to select MY MODE 1,
MY MODE 2, MY MODE 3 or MY MODE4 .43
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Using My Mode
● Although the settings you are using can be saved, the zoom position you
are currently using may not be saved.
Note
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1 Point the camera towards the subject.
Place the AF target mark on the
subject while viewing through the
viewfinder.
Press the shutter button slowly and
gently (halfway).● The green lamp lights up when the
subject is in focus and the exposure(brightness) is locked.
● The AF target mark moves to the pointwhere the focus is locked.
● The exposure (brightness) is alwayslocked to suite the center of theviewfider/monitor.
2 Press the shutter button all the way
(fully).● The camera starts storing your pictures
on the card. While pictures are beingstored, the card access lamp blinks.
● mode: The camera starts recording
a movie.
3 ONLY for the (movie record) mode
To stop recording, press the shutter
button all the way again.● The card access lamp blinks and the
camera starts storing the movie on thecard. You cannot record another movieunti l the card access lamp stops
blinking.
How to use the shutter button
Shutter button
Viewfinder
AF target markGreen lamp
Card access lamp
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Focusing
When you place the AF target mark on asubject and press the shutter button halfway,the green lamp lights up. This means thatfocusing has been performed automatically.If the green lamp blinks, focusing is notcorrect. If this happens, use Manual focus(P. 69) or Focus lock (P. 65).
Auto focus
Shutter button
1 Subjects with low contrast 2 Subjects in excessively brightlight in the center of the frame
Under certain types of conditions auto focus may not work properly. If you runinto problems, try the procedure below.
Conditions1,2 and5Auto focus may not work properly. The green lamp may blink.
Conditions3 and4Auto focus may not work properly even when the green lamp lights when you
press the shutter button down halfway.
When Auto focus does not work
— Subjects that are difficult to focus on
Viewfinder
AF target markGreen lamp
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Focusing (Cont.)
Position the AF target mark in the viewfinder on an object that is the same
distance from the camera as the subject, then half-press the shutter button to
lock focus, while keeping your finger half-pressed on the shutter button, frame
the picture you want to shoot, and then fully press the shutter button (P. 65).
Hold the camera vertically, half-press
the shutter button and hold it down to
lock the focus. Re-position the camera
horizontally, compose the picture and
then fully press the shutter button to
take the picture (P. 65).
5 Subjects with no vertical lines
3 Subjects at different distances 4 Fast-moving subjects
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Focusing (Cont.)
If the subject of your composition is not withinthe AF target mark and focusing is not
possible (as illustrated to the right), try the
following:
Focus lock — Focusing on subjects that are not in
the center of the frame
1 Position the AF target mark over the
subject. Press the shutter button
halfway to lock the focus.
Mode dial
setting
Shutter button
AF target mark
Exposure(brightness) is alsolocked and thegreen lamp lightsup.
2 Compose your picture (point the
camera towards the subject) while
keeping the shutter button pressedhalfway.
3 Press the shutter button all the way.
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Focusing (Cont.)
● The green lamp blinks.
TFocus and exposure are not locked. Release your finger from theshutter button and position your subject again. Repeat step 1 until the
green lamp lights up without blinking.
● The frame in which you focus on a subject is different from the
frame in which you meter the light.
TUse AE lock (P. 89).
TIPS
Allows you to select the focus range of your subject.
iESP : Focus selection is based on the entire picture on the screen. Even
when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is
possible.
SPOT : Focus selection is based on the picture within the AF target mark.
iESP SPOT
AF MODE — Changing the focus range
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Focusing (Cont.)
In the top menu, select MODE MENU
TCAMERAT AF MODET iESP or SPOT.Press . Press again to cancel the
menu.
Factory default setting: iESP
Mode dialsetting
FULLTIME AF — A reliable time-saving way to focus
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CAMERA T FULLTIME AF T ON. Press
. Press again to cancel the menu.
FULLTIME AF keeps the image on the monitor in focus at all times, without
having to press the shutter button halfway. This function reduces focusing
time. When OFF is selected, images cannot be focused unless the shutter
button is pressed halfway.
Mode dial
setting
● Battery life is shorter when Fulltime AF is used.
● Fulltime AF is not available when the Battery Save mode is on.
Note
button
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Focusing (Cont.)
SELECT GO
AF AREA
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T CAMERAT AF AREA. Pressí.● AF target mark position select screen
appears.
2 Press the arrow pad to move the AF
target mark to the area you want to
focus on.● You can move the AF target mark
vertically and horizontally from thecenter of the screen.
3 Press the shutter button to take apicture.● To restore the AF target mark to the
default position, press . The AFtarget mark is placed at the screen’scenter.
● Press again to cancel the AF targetmark selection.
Allows you to select the area you want to focus on by changing the position ofthe AF target mark. Set AF mode to SPOT in advance (P. 66).
Mode dialsetting
AF AREA — Changing the position of the AF target
mark
Arrow pad
button
Shutter button
● AF AREA is not available when the DIGITAL ZOOM is set to ON.
● The camera cannot save the AF target mark selection.
Note
AF target mark
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1 Hold down for more than 1 second.
When the focus distance selection
screen appears on the monitor, press
í to select MF.
2 Press Ññ to select the focus
distance.● During operation, you can enlarge the
area you are focusing on. The lengths
shown are for reference only. When thelength indicator is moved to less than 2m (6.6 ft), the bar display automaticallyswitches to the 10 cm (4 inches)–2 m(6.6 ft) bar display.
3 Hold down for more than 1 second
to save the setting.● MF appears in red.
4 Press the shutter button to take a
picture.● Focus is locked at the distance you have set.
5 To cancel the saved MF setting, hold down again for more than 1second to display the focus distance selection screen.
Focusing (Cont.)
2m
3m
8m
5m
1/650F4.5
Manual focus
If Auto focus is unable to lock, use manual focus.
Mode dialsetting
2m
3m
8m
5m
1/650F4.5
1/650F4.5
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Focusing (Cont.)
● How to shoot while keeping the same focus distance at all times
TThe MF can be locked at the same length as when you perform focus
lock.
1 Focus on anything within the AF target mark. Press the shutter
button halfway to lock focus.
2 Without letting go of the shutter
button, hold down . The focusdistance screen appears. On the
screen, MF is selected and the
focus distance is the same as when
you performed focus lock.
● Although MF is selected and the length
indicator reaches the top of the bar, focusing is not possible at ∞.
TFine adjust the focus distance withÑñ while watching the monitor.
● Although the focus distance is saved, the picture goes out of focus.
T If the zoom lever is pressed after manual focus setting, the saved
focus distance may be changed. Try setting the focus again.
TIPS
2m
3m
8m
5m
1/650F4.5
2m
3m
8m
5m
1/650F4.56 To return to the AF mode, pressÉ to
select AF, then press .●Manual focus is canceled.
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1/650F4.5
Mode dialsetting
Taking still pictures
1
Point the camera towards a subject.
Place the subject on the AF target
mark.
2 Press the shutter button halfway.●When the focus and brightness
(exposure) are locked, the green lamplights up.
● To warn you of camera movement,will blink. In this case, press the
(flash) switch to pop up the flash (P. 81).● To inform you that the flash is on stand-
by, will light while the flash is up. Inthis case, the f lash wil l f i reautomatically.
Shutter button
Green lamp
Number of storablestill pictures
AF target mark
(monitor) button
(flash) switch
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Taking still pictures (Cont.)
3 Press the shutter button all the way.● The bottom of the memory gauge lights,
the card access lamp blinks, and the
camera begins storing pictures on thecard.
● Number of still pictures that can bestored on a 16 MB cardTHQ record mode (2048 x 1536):Approx. 20SQ2 record mode (640 x 480 NORMAL):Approx. 165
● How to use the monitor
TPress . The monitor turns on.
● The green lamp blinks.
TDepending on the subject, focus and exposure (brightness) may not
be locked (P. 63).
● How to brighten/darken the viewfinder and/or monitor
TAdjust the brightness in the setting (P. 168).
TIPS
Memory gauge
Card access lamp
1/650F4.5
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● How to check the area the camera is
focusing onT If you press while pressing the
shutter button halfway, the area you
are focusing on is enlarged. Press the
button again to release this
function. However, this function is not
available while the camera is digitally
magnifying the subject.
● How to automatically check the picture you have just taken
TSet REC VIEW to ON (P. 172).
● Vertical lines on the viewfinder/monitor make it hard to see the
image
TBright light (such as direct sunlight) may cause vertical lines (smear) to
appear on the viewfinder/monitor. This is not a malfunction.
Taking still pictures (Cont.)
● Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If the button ispressed hard, the camera may move and pictures may come out blurred.
● Recorded pictures will remain on the card regardless of whether the camera
is turned off or the batteries are replaced or removed.
● Never open the card cover, remove the batteries, or disconnect an AC
adapter when the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy
stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.
● The monitor consumes more battery power than the viewfinder.
Note
1/650F4.5
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1
Point the camera towards a subject,
and place the subject on the AF target.● In the mode, the total recording time
is shown. Total recording time dependson the memory capacity of the card.
● Focus and exposure are locked whenthe shutter button is pressed halfway.
2 Press the shutter button all the way to
start recording.● The card access lamp blinks and the
camera starts writing the movie to thecard.
● During movie recording, lights in red.
Recording movies
Seconds remaining*
* The displayed secondsremaining shows the time youcan record after pressing the
shutter button.
Mode dialsetting
1/6504.5
Green lamp
AF target mark
Shutter button
Card access lamp
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Recording movies (Cont.)
3 Press the shutter button all the way to
stop recording.● If there is any space left on the card, the
number of seconds remaining isdisplayed. You can start recordinganother movie.
●When the remaining time displayed hasbeen used up, recording stopsautomatically and the camera startswriting the movie to the card. This willhappen regardless of whether or notyou press the shutter button to stop
shooting.
● The flash cannot be used while recording movies. Optical zoom is not
available when is set to ON while you are recording movies. To magnify
the subject, set DIGITAL ZOOM to ON (P. 77).
● The remaining time may decrease quickly depending on the card status
during recording. In such a case, format the card before recording.
Note
Recording continues until you press the shutter button to stop recording or
the card’s memory is filled. If a single recording uses up all of the card’s
memory, be sure to upload the movie to a PC or erase it in order to create
space on the card. Otherwise, you cannot edit the recorded movie.
Note on lengthy recording
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Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting is possible at up to 10x magnification (optical
zoom limit, equivalent to 38 mm – 380 mm on a 35 mm camera). By
combining the digital zoom with the 10x optical zoom, zoom magnification up
to approximately 30x is possible.Zoom in on a subject
(telephoto)Press the zoom lever toward
T to zoom in.
Shoot a wider view picture(wide-angle)
Press the zoom lever towardW to zoom out.
Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angleshooting
Zoom lever
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Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting (Cont.)
● Images captured with the digital zoom may appear grainy.
● Camera movement is likely to happen at higher magnifications. Stabilize the
camera with a tripod, etc. to avoid camera movement.
Note
The cursormoves on thezoom indicatoraccording tothe zoom
magnification.
Factory default setting: OFF
Indicatesdigital zoom
The color of thecursor changesfrom green toorange when it
moves into thedigital zoomarea.
Indicates
optical zoom
1/650F4.5
Zoom area (Digital zoom ON)
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T CAMERAT DIGITAL ZOOM T ON.
Press . Press again to cancel the
menu.
2 Press the zoom lever towards T.● The zoom bar appears.
Mode dialsetting
Digital zoom
Zoom lever
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You can select a flash mode appropriate to the lightning conditions and the
effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted
using the flash intensity control (P. 84).
The flash modes are as follows:
Automatically fires in low-light and backlight conditions.
This mode significantly reduces
the “red-eye” phenomenon byemitting pre-flashes a few times
before firing the regular flash.
This mode works the same as
the auto-flash except for the
pre-flashes.
Flash shooting
The subject’s eyesappear red.
The flash fires regardless ofavailable l ight. This mode is
useful for eliminating shadows
on the subject’s face or for
correcting the color shift
produced by artificial lighting
(especially fluorescent light).
Auto-flash
Red-eye reduction flash
● After the pre-flash, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released, sodo not move the camera and hold it firmly after the pre-flash.
● Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at the pre-
flashes, or if the shooting range is too far. Individual physical characteristics,
such as light-colored eyes, may also limit effectiveness.
Note
Fill-in flash
● Fill-in flash may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light.
Note
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Flash shooting (Cont.)
Flash off
● Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low-light situations
when in the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent
your pictures from being blurred by camera movement.
Note
The flash does not fire even in low-light conditions. Use this mode in
situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited, or when
you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene.
Ⅵ SLOW1:
1st curtain (front curtain)
Regardless of the shutter speed, the flash fires right after the shutter fully
opens. This is how the flash usually works. The factory default setting is 1st
curtain.
The Slow Synchronization flash is designed for slow shutter speeds.
Normally, when shooting with a flash, shutter speeds cannot go below a
certain level to prevent camera movement. But when shooting a night scene
background, fast shutter speeds can make the background too dark. Slow
Synchronization flash allows both a slow shutter speed for the background
and a flash for the subject. Since the shutter speed is slow, make sure you
stabilize the camera by using a tripod. Otherwise, camera movement may
cause the image to be blurred.
Slow synchronizationSLOW1 SLOW2 SLOW
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Ⅵ SLOW:
1st curtain with red-eye reduction
This is for when you want to use Slow Synchronization yet also reduce red-
eye. For instance, when shooting a person against a brightly lit night
background. A normal flash might make the person’s eyes red, but 1st curtain
with red-eye reduction lets you capture the background correctly and reduce
red-eye at the same time.
2nd curtain with red-eye reduction is not available.
When the shutter speed is set to 4 seconds
4 0
4 sec.
Shutter closes Shutter fully opens
2nd curtainflash fires
1st curtainflash fires
(front curtain)(rear curtain)
Ⅵ SLOW2:
2nd curtain (rear curtain)
2nd curtain fires the flash 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 taillights streaming backwards. The slower
the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out.
Slowest possible shutter speed depends on the shooting mode:
M mode : 16 sec.
P, A, S, mode : 4 sec. (depending on the ISO setting)
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Flash shooting (Cont.)
Using the slow synchronization flash
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CAMERA T SLOW T SLOW1,
SLOW2 or SLOW. Press . Press
again to cancel the menu.
Factory default setting: SLOW1
Mode dialsetting
1 Press the (flash) switch.● The flash pops up.
2 Press the (flash mode) button
repeatedly until the desired flash mode
indication appears.● The flash mode changes as follows (if
all modes are available):
Mode dialsetting
Using the flash
Shutter button
(flash mode) button
(flash) switch
button
Auto-flash
SLOW
Mode indication
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Flash shooting (Cont.)
● If the (flash mode) button is notpressed within 2 seconds after theselection screen is displayed, theselection screen disappears.
● To de-activate the flash (Flash Off mode), push the f lash back into the
camera.
3 Press the shutter button halfway.●When the flash is ready to fire, the
mark lights (flash stand-by).
4 Press the shutter button all the way.● The flash fires.
Flash working range
W (max.): Approx. 0.1 m – 5.5 m (0.3 ft – 18 ft)
T (max.) : Approx. 1.0 m – 4.4 m (3.3 ft – 14 ft)
: Available, – : Not available, : Factory default setting
* The factory default setting and the available settings differ depending on which shootingmode is selected.
Mode
Drive mode
Auto-flash
SLOW1
SLOW2
SLOW
*A/S/M
PA S M
–
–
– –
–
–
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Flash shooting (Cont.)
● The flash does not fire.
TFlash does not fire in the following situations:When shooting a bright subject, in the movie record mode, during
super macro (P. 94) or sequential shooting ( *, , *, BKT)
(P. 99), when FUNCTION is set to WHITE BOARD/BLACK BOARD
(P. 110), during Panorama shooting (P. 105).
*Red-eye reduction flash ( ) and 1st curtain with red-eye reduction flash
( SLOW) are not available.
● The mark blinks (flash charge).
TThe flash is charging. Remove your finger from the shutter button.When the mark stops blinking, press it again.
● Camera movement warning (auto, red-eye reduction ( ), fill-in( ))
When lights (camera movement warning), the shutter speed locks at its
current level. This helps prevent camera movement problems (shutter
speeds that are too slow can cause blur). However, if the zoom
magnification is increased, the camera will increase the locked shutter
speed accordingly.
Zoom position & shutter speed
TIPS
● The flash may not give you the optimum result in macro mode, especially
with wide-angle shooting. Check the image on the monitor.
● If a conversion lens is attached to the camera, eclipsing may occur (P. 228).
Note
Zoom position Shutter speed
W (max.) 1/30 sec.
T (max.) 1/320 sec.
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Flash shooting (Cont.)
+1/3EV
Less brightNormal flashintensity More bright
You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash.
In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting light emission.Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when
increased contrast is desired.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CAMERA T . To increase the light
emission, press Ñ. To decrease the light
emission, press ñ. To complete thesetting, press .
Factory default setting: ±0
Ñ: Light emission is increased by a 1/3 EV each time you press the button.ñ: Light emission is decreased by a 1/3 EV each time you press the button.
(EV: Exposure Value)
Mode dialsetting
Adjustable range
Flash intensity control
● The flash adjustment effect may not be sufficient if the shutter speed is too
fast.
Note
Ññ buttons
button
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h o o t i n g
Metering modes — Metering thesubject brightness
There are 3 metering methods: Digital ESP metering, spot metering and
multi-metering.
Digital ESP metering: Meters the center of the subject and the area around it.
Spot metering: Meters the brightness of the center area of the viewfinder.Multi-metering: See P. 86.
Mode dialsetting
1 Press repeatedly until (spot
metering) or (spot metering+macro
mode) appears.● The monitor turns on automatically.● The indications change as follows (if all
modes are available):
● If is not pressed within 2 secondsafter the selection screen is displayed,the selection screen disappears.
2 Press the shutter button to take a
picture.
Factory default setting: Digital ESP
OFF
(Digital ESP)
(P. 92)
When selecting
Spot metering
(macro/spot) button
Exposure is determined by metering within the AF target mark. In this mode,
a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background
light. In the working range of the macro mode, spot metering is also available
(spot metering+macro mode).
Spot metering — Selecting the metering area
Shutter button
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Metering modes — Metering the subject brightness (Cont.)
Multi-metering — Metering the exposure of more than
one point in the frame
Meters the brightness of the subject at up to 8 different points to set theoptimal exposure based on the average brightness. Useful with high-contrast
subjects.
1 ∑ When using the camera in the A/S/M
mode, Multi-metering is not available
in the M mode. Set to any mode except
M (P. 52).● I f a function other than AE lock is
assigned to the button, assignAE lock to the button (P. 157).
2 Press to engage the spot
metering mode (P. 85).
3In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CAMERA T MULTI METERING T ON.
Press . Press again to cancel the
menu.
(macro/spot)button Shutter button
Mode dialsetting
(AE lock) button button
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Metering modes — Metering the subject brightness (Cont.)
4 Point the AF target mark where you
want to meter the exposure. Press the
button. The subject’s brightness
can be metered at up to 8 different
points.● A metering bar appears on the monitor.● Brightness meter readings are ignored
after the 9th reading.● To cancel the locked multi-metering
exposure, hold down over 1second to display . Press itagain and release it quickly.
5 Press the shutter button to take a
picture.
MEMO
Example : When metering 2 points (pressing twice)
The average values for the aperture and shutter speed as calculated by
metering 2 points. These values are recalculated every time another metering
point is added.
indicates the
average for the 2
metering points.
The average is
always shown at
the center of the
bar.
ᮢ indicates how much
the present exposure
you are metering is
different from the
average exposure value.
The present exposure
can be fixed by pressing
the shutter buttonhalfway down. (The
present exposure is not
added to the average
value unless you press
.)
When moves more than ±3 far from the center of the bar
(the average reading), Éí appears in red.
The reading with pressed.
indicates the number of times you have
pressed the button. indicates the
difference between the metered and
average readings.
AEL
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Metering modes — Metering the subject brightness (Cont.)
● If any of the following buttons are pressed during multi-metering, multi-
metering exposure is canceled.
The mode dial, (flash mode) button, (macro/spot) button,
button.
● If multi-metering is not engaged
T In the Digital ESP mode, multi-metering is not available. Set themetering mode to spot metering ( ) or spot metering + macro mode
( ).
● How to save the locked multi-metering exposure after shooting (AE
memory)
T After pressing as many times as required in step 4, hold it
down for more than 1 second. appears on the screen.
When appears, the locked exposure is memorized.MEMO
MEMO
TIPS
Note
: Available, – : Not available
* Not available when the mode is based on the M mode.
Modes & Multi-metering
*A/S/M
PA S M
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AE lock — Locking the exposure
Suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve (such as
excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings). For example,
taking a picture with the bright sky takes up most of the frame may cause
underexposure of the subject in the foreground. In such a case, compose ashot without the bright sky, then press to lock the metered value
(exposure) temporarily. Then compose your shot again with the bright sky in
the frame and shoot. In other words, use AE lock when you want an exposure
setting that is different from the setting that would normally apply to the image
you want to shoot.
1 ∑ When using the camera in the A/S/M
mode, AE lock is not available in the Mmode. Set to any mode except M
(P. 52).● Set MULTI-METERING to OFF (P. 86). If
set to ON, AE lock is not available.● I f a function other than AE lock is
assigned to the button, assignAE lock to the button (P. 157).
Mode dialsetting
(AE lock) button
Shutter button
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AE lock — Locking the exposure (Cont.)
2 Compose the picture where you want
to lock the metered value (exposure),
then press .
● To cancel AE lock, press againand release it quickly. If you want to locka different exposure again, re-composethe picture and press . Each timeyou press , lock and cancel arerepeated.
3 Place the subject you want to focus on
within the AF target mark, then press
the shutter button halfway.● The green lamp lights up.● AE lock cannot be canceled while the
shutter button is pressed halfway.
4 Press the Shutter button all the way.● After shooting, AE lock is canceled and
disappears.AEL
AEL
AEL
During AE lock, is displayed.AEL
Green lamp
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AE lock — Locking the exposure (Cont.)
● How to take pictures at the locked Multi-metering exposure
(AE memory)T After step 2 or 3, hold down for more than 1 second.
appears. When appears, the locked exposure is memorized. To
cancel AE memory, press and release it quickly.
● AE lock is not available
T A menu is on the screen. Quit the menu (P. 43).
T The multi-metering is ON. Set it to OFF (P. 86).
● AE lock has been canceled
TYou turned the mode dial to change the camera’s mode.
T The camera's power was turned off or the camera entered sleep
mode.
T The spot metering/macro mode, drive mode or flash mode was
changed.
T You pressed to display the menu.
MEMO
MEMO
: Available, – : Not available
* Not available when the mode is based on the M mode.
Modes & AE lock
TIPS
*A/S/M
PA S M
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Macro mode shooting— Taking close-up pictures
The macro mode allows you to shoot close to thesubject (within 10 cm – 60 cm (0.3 ft – 2 ft)). Whenthe zoom lever is pressed to the maximum Wposition, you can fill the entire frame with yoursubject.Focusing is usually slow when you get close to asubject. However, in the (macro) mode focusingis performed quickly.If the center of the frame (within the AF targetmark) is metered when you are close to the subjectand you shoot with the optimal exposure, thepicture will turn out well (Spot metering+ Macromode) (P. 85).
Mode dialsetting
1 Press repeatedly until (macro
mode) or (spot metering+macromode) appears.● The indications change as follows (if all
modes are available):
● If is not pressed within 2 secondsafter the selection screen is displayed,the selection screen disappears.
Normal shooting
Macro mode shooting
OFF
(Digital ESP)
When selecting
Macro mark
(macro/spot) button
Shutter button
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Macro mode shooting — Taking close-up pictures (Cont.)
Macro mode working range
Wide-angle : 10 cm to 60 cm (0.3 ft to 2 ft)
Telephoto : 1.2 m to 2.0 m (4 ft to 6.6 ft)
Factory default setting: Digital ESP
2 Press the shutter button to take a picture.
● In the macro mode, shooting a subject within the normal working range is
available as well. In such a case, it may take time to focus on that subject.
Note
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Super macro mode shooting— Taking super close-up pictures
The super macro mode allows you to get as close as 4 cm (1.6 inches) to a
subject, and the result will be a picture magnified more than regular macro
mode. A subject of approximately 44 x 33 mm (1.7 x 1.3 inches) can fully fill
the frame.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CAMERA T T ON. Press . Press
again to cancel the menu.
Factory default setting: OFF
Mode dialsetting
● While the super macro mode is selected, zooming is not available.
● In the super macro mode, the camera covers the full focusing range,however focusing may be slow.
Note
button
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1 Press / repeatedly until
appears.● If / is not pressed within 2
seconds after the selection screen isdisplayed, the selection screendisappears.
2 Press the shutter button fully to start
self-timer shooting.● The self-t imer lamp l ights up for
approximately 10 seconds, then startsblinking. After blinking for approximately2 seconds, the picture is taken. (In the
mode, recording starts.)● Approximately 12 seconds after you
press the shutter button, movierecording starts. To stop shooting whilein the mode, press the shutter buttonfully again.
● To stop the self-timer, press / .The self-timer stops and the self-timerlamp will turn off.
Self-timer shooting
This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the
photograph. Use a tripod to stabilize the camera.
Mode dial
setting
Self-timer/Remotecontrol lamp
Shutter button
/ (Self-timer/Remotecontrol) button
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Self-Timer Shooting (Cont.)
● The self-timer is canceled automatically when shooting is finished.
● In the mode, the camera automatically stops recording when it reaches
the maximum recording time.
● If you use the self-timer for sequential shooting, the camera shoots 5
frames automatically.
Note
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Remote control
3m3m15°15°
5m
1 Press / repeatedly until
appears.
2 Point the remote control at the remote
control receiver on the camera and press
the shutter button on the remote control.● The camera’s self-timer/remote control
lamp blinks for about 2 seconds beforetaking the picture.
Factory default setting: OFF
Mode dialsetting
Shooting is possible using the remote control (optional). This is useful when
you want to take a picture with yourself in it. If you want to release the shutter
without touching the camera (when shooting pictures in the evening or at
night, etc.), you can use the remote control instead of the camera’s shutterbutton to avoid camera movement. Use a tripod to stabilize the camera.
Transmitted remotecontrol signal
effective area
Remote control receiver
Shutter button
T buttonW button
Self-timer/Remote control lamp
Lens side
/ (Self-timer/Remote control)button
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Remote control (Cont.)
● If the camera’s self-timer/remote control lamp does not blink after
pressing the shutter button on the remote control.T The remote control may be too far away from the camera. Move within
the remote control’s effective range and press the shutter button on the
remote control again.
T There may be signal interference. Change the signal as described in
the remote control’s instructions.
● How to cancel the remote control mode.
T The remote control mode is not canceled automatically after shooting.
Perform step 2 on page 97: Set / to OFF.● You can utilize the camera as a presentation tool with a TV by using
the remote control to operate the following playback features.
T The slide-show, close-up, and index playback features are available.
TIPS
● If the remote control receiver is exposed to strong light, such as direct
sunlight, the effective signal distance may be reduced or shooting may nottake place.
● To shoot sequential shots using the remote control, press and hold the
shutter button on the remote control. If the camera does not receive the
remote control signal properly, sequential shooting may stop.
● Read the remote control’s instructions for information on playback with the
remote control.
Note
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: Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed all the
way. (Single-frame shooting; normal shooting)
: Shoots a maximum of 11 sequential pictures at a maximum speed
of approximately 1.2 frames/second. Focus, exposure and white
balance are set and locked with the first frame (Sequential
shooting)
: Shoots a maximum of 3 sequential pictures at a maximum speedof approximately 2.4 frames/second. Focus, exposure and white
balance are set and locked with the first frame. (High-speed
sequential shooting)
: Shoots pictures sequentially. Focus is locked for each frame
automatically. The AF sequential shooting speed is lower than
normal sequential shooting. (AF Sequential shooting)
BKT : Auto bracketing (P. 100)
Sequential shooting
There are 4 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting ( ), high-
speed sequential shooting ( ), AF sequential shooting ( ) and auto
bracketing (BKT). Sequential shooting modes can be selected from the
DRIVE mode menu.
Sequential shooting, high-speed sequential shootting
& AF sequential shooting
Mode dialsetting
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CAMERA T DRIVE T , or.
Press . Press again to cancel
the menu.
2 Press the shutter button to take
pictures.● Press the shutter button all the way and
keep it pressed. The camera will take
pictures in sequence until you releasethe button.
Drive mode
button
Shutter button
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Sequential shooting (Cont.)
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, exposure is changed automatically for
each frame when you start shooting. The exposure differential can be
selected in the menus. Focus and white balance are locked at the first frame.
Example: When BKT is set to ±1.0, x3
Auto bracketing — Shooting pictures sequentially
with a different exposure for each frame
Mode dialsetting
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T CAMERA T DRIVE T BKT. Press
í.
● Read the “Note” (P. 102) and “Modes & Drive mode” (P. 101).
●While the high-speed sequential shooting ( ) is selected, it may take
some time to store the pictures. The blinking of the card access lamp
indicates that the camera is storing images to the card. Wait until the card
access lamp turns off before you operate the camera.
● You cannot shoot a picture while all of the segments of the memory gauge
are lit.
Note
Arrow pad
button
Shutter button
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Sequential shooting (Cont.)
2 Press Ññ to select the exposure
differential between each frame (±0.3,
±0.7, ±1.0), then press í.
3 Press Ññ to select the number of
frames to shoot (x3, x5), then press .● In some combinations of picture size
and record mode, only x3 is available.
4 Press the shutter button to take
pictures.● Press the shutter button all the way and
keep it pressed to shoot the presetnumber of pictures. You can stopshooting at any time by releasing theshutter button.
BKT
SELECT GO
0.7
0.3 x3
x5
1.0
Modes & Drive mode
: Available, – : Not available, : Factory default setting
* The available settings differ depending on which shooting mode is selected.
Mode
Drive mode
BKT
*A/S/M
PA S M
– –
BKT
x3
x5
0.3
1.0
0.7
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Sequential shooting (Cont.)
● In the following situations, sequential shooting ( , , , BKT) is
not available:– When the record mode is set to TIFF (P. 112) or when the SHQ record
mode is set to ENLARGE SIZE (P. 116).
– When NOISE REDUCTION is set to ON (P. 126).
● If there is not enough space available on the card for the number of frames
you have set during auto bracketing, you cannot continue shooting.
● If the ISO is set to over 200, noise may appear under some shooting
conditions (P. 117).
● If the battery power is low and the battery check blinks during sequential
shooting, shooting stops and the camera starts saving the pictures you
have taken. Whether or not all of the shots are saved depends on how
much battery power remains.
● Since the shutter speed is set to 1/30 sec. max., exposure is decreased
when shooting a dark subject to prevent camera movement.
● To use the external flash during sequential shooting, set the external flash
so that it fires for each frame.
● If a flash is used, sequential shooting ( , ) will be slowed down
because it takes time to charge the flash.● The internal flash is not available for sequential shooting ( , ) when
using the Self-timer/Remote control function.
● During high-speed sequential shooting, the main flash doesn't fire even if
it's open.
Note
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Recording sound with still pictures
Sound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about 0.5
seconds after the shutter is released. Total possible recording time per shot is
approximately 4 seconds. When this function is on, sound is recorded every
time you take a picture.
Mode dialsetting
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T CAMERA T T ON. Press .
Press again to cancel the menu.
2
Press the shutter button to take a
picture.
3 Point the microphone on the camera
toward the sound source.● The display showing the recording
progress appears.
Factory default setting: OFF
Microphone
button
Shutter button
● If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3ft) away from the subject, sound cannot
be recorded clearly.
● It is not possible to take another picture during sound recording.● Sound recording is not possible if: – the TIFF record mode is on. (However, sound can be added later to a
picture recorded in TIFF.) (P. 147) – the drive mode is set to sequential shooting ( , , , BKT).● Sound recording may also pick up camera noises (e.g. buttons clicking,
shutter movement, etc.).● Also read “TIPS” on the next page.
Note
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Recording sound with movies
● Sounds made by focusing may be recorded while shooting.
● During movie recording, you can only use the digital zoom. If is set to
OFF, you can use both the optical zoom and digital zoom during movie
recording. (P. 76)
Note
Sound can be recorded while shooting a movie. When is ON, optical zoom
during shooting is not available.
Mode dialsetting
1 In the top menu, select T ON, then
press .
2 Press the shutter button to start
recording.
Factory default setting: OFF
● During playback, sound is output from the speaker.
● Sound can be added later to still pictures (P. 147).
Recorded sound can also be changed.
TIPS
Speaker
button
Shutter button
Microphone
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1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T CAMERA T PANORAMA.
2
Press í.
● The PANORAMA mode is set.
3 Press the arrow pad to choose at
which edge (top/bottom/right/left) you
want to connect images.
● The direction is displayed.
Panorama shooting
You can take advantage of panorama shooting with both Olympus CAMEDIA-
brand cards and CAMEDIA Master software. (Non-Olympus cards do not
support this feature.)
Panorama shooting lets you connect images with overlapping edges into asingle panoramic image, using the provided CAMEDIA Master software.
Connects a series of picturesfrom left to right.
Connects a series of picturesfrom bottom to top.
Mode dialsetting
Arrow pad
button
Shutter button
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Panorama shooting (Cont.)
4 Make sure that the edges of images 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.
Shutterbutton
When shooting, be sure to have the edges (right/left/top/bottom) of imagesoverlap, so you will know which pictures should be connected.
Shutterbutton
5 Press to finish panorama shooting.● Frames on the edges of the screen disappear, and the camera returns
to the normal shooting mode.
: Available, – : Not available
* Availability of the Panorama shooting depends on which shooting mode is selected.
Modes & Panorama shooting
* P
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Panorama shooting (Cont.)
● During panorama shooting, the flash does not fire.
● If you take 10 pictures, a warning screen
appears and no more pictures can be
taken.
● The panorama mode is only available with OLYMPUS CAMEDIA-brand
cards.
● The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. To connect eachpicture, use the CAMEDIA Master software.
● Your computer may not have enough memory to perform panorama
stitching if you take too many panorama pictures in the HQ/SHQ modes.
● Images are saved in JPEG format when panorama shooting is done in the
TIFF mode.The size of the image does not change.
● If the mode dial is moved during panorama shooting, the camera cancels
the panorama mode and returns to normal shooting.
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Taking two-in-one pictures
1’st
2’nd
Allows you to combine two pictures taken in
succession and store them as a single
picture.
Mode dialsetting
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T CAMERA T 2 IN 1.
2 Press í.
● The two-in-one picture mode is set.
3 Press the shutter button to take the
first shot.● The subject will be on the left in the
combined image.
4 Press the shutter button to take the
second shot in succession.● The subject will be on the right in the
combined image.
button
Shutter button
í button
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Taking two-in-one pictures (Cont.)
● When the recording mode is set to TIFF, the resolution of the second shoot
will be the same as the first one.
Note
● How to cancel the two-in-one picture mode
TTo cancel the two-in-one picture mode after taking the first shot, press. The first shot will not be stored.
TIPS
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FUNCTION — Taking black & white orsepia-toned pictures
Lets you add special effects to your pictures during shooting. Four effects are
available.
BLACK&WHITE : Takes pictures in black and white.
SEPIA : Gives pictures a sepia tone.WHITE BOARD : Pictures are in black and white, with black letters on white
backgrounds emphasized to make them easier to read.
BLACK BOARD : Same as WHITE BOARD, but for white letters on black
backgrounds. Reverses blacks and whites in the image.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CAMERA T FUNCTION T Select a mode.Press . Press again to cancel the
menu.
Modes & Function shooting
: Available, – : Not available, : Factory default setting
* The available settings differ depending on which shooting mode is selected.
Mode dialsetting
button
Mode
Funcion shooting
OFF
BLACK & WHITE
SEPIA
WHITE BOARD
BLACK BOARD
* A/S/MP
A S M
–
–
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FUNCTION —
Taking black & white or sepia-toned pictures (Cont.)
● If letters do not show clearly with WHITE BOARD or BLACK BOARD
T Use exposure compensation (P. 119).
TIPS
●When WHITE/BLACK BOARD is selected, the flash does not fine.
●WB (white balance), (white balance compensation) and SATURATION
cannot be used in Function shooting.
Note
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A d j u s t i n g i m a g e q u a l i t y a n d e x
p o s u r e
Record mode
Choose the best record mode for your purposes (printing, editing on a
computer, web-site editing, etc.). To see how large SmartMedia memory
capacity is under various conditions (such as different resolutions,
compressions, or file formats), refer to the table on page 113. The numbers inthe table are approximate.
Recordmode
TIFF
SHQ
HQ
SQ1SQ2
File size
Larger
Smaller
Description
The highest-quality mode. Images are saved asuncompressed data, which is the best forprinting or image-processing on a computer. Thismode has different resolutions to choose from,
depending on how it is used. Selectinglets you print the entire image without losingits borders— almost the same image size usedby photo labs.
A high quality mode using the JPEG format.Because the compression rate is very low, highquality images can be stored. Selecting letsyou print the entire image without losing itsborders— almost the same image size used byphoto labs.The Enlarge Size function is usefulwhen printing on large-format paper such asA3/11 x 17 inches.
A high quality mode using the JPEG format, withmedium compression. Because the compressionrate is higher than SHQ, file sizes are smaller, somore images can be saved to a card. Like SHQ,resolution can be increased by using or theEnlarge Size function.
The most compressed modes. For each one,you can also choose HIGH (to reduce noise) orNORMAL (to save more images). Select the bestsettings for your purpose (printing, Internetpages, etc.).
3:2
3:2
3:2
Quality
Moreclear
Normal
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Record mode (Cont.)
Movie Record ModesMemory capacity of a blank card in seconds per movieThe card memory capacity listed in the table is approximate.
ResolutionRecord mode
HQ
SQ
320x240 (15 frames/sec.)
160x120 (15 frames/sec.)
32 MB
96/93
424/374
16 MB
48/46
211/186
Movie recording time(without sound/with sound)
Memory capacity in # of shots
Record Resolution Compression File format (without sound/with sound)mode
16MB 32MB
2048x1536 1/0 3/0
2048x1360 1/0 3/0
TIFF1600x1200 2/0 5/0
1280x960Uncompressed TIFF
4/0 8/0
1024x768 6/0 13/0
640x480 16/0 33/0
2048x1536 8/8 17/17
SHQ 2048x1360 Low 8/8 17/17
ENLARGE SIZEcompression
2/2 5/53200x2400
2048x1536 20/19 40/39
HQ2048x1360
Normal22/21 45/43
ENLARGE SIZE8/8 17/16
3200x2400JPEG
1600x1200HIGH 11/11 22/22
SQ1NORMAL 32/30 64/60
1280x960HIGH 17/16 34/33
NORMAL 49/45 99/90
1024x768HIGH 26/25 53/51
SQ2NORMAL 76/66 153/132
640x480HIGH 66/58 132/117
NORMAL 165/124 331/248
3:2
3:2
3:2
*
Still Picture Record Modes
The memory capacity listed here is approximate.
*HIGH uses low compression/NORMAL uses normal compression
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Record mode (Cont.)
Mode dial
setting
Mode dialsetting
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T PICTURET , then pressí.
● When is displayed on the top menu,
pressÑ,É orñ according to the arrow
shown next to . This allows you to set
directly instead of via MODE MENU.
2 PressÑñ to select the desired record
mode (refer to the table on the
previous page), then pressí.
3 Press Ññ to select the resolution
(refer to the table on the previous
page).
● When you have selected SQ1/SQ2: After
selecting the resolution, press í. PressÑñ to HIGH or NORMAL.
4 Press to save the setting.
Factory default setting: HQ
In the top menu, select T HQ or SQ,
then press .
Factory default setting: HQ
Arrow pad
button
Selecting a recording mode for still pictures
Selecting a recording mode for movies
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Record mode (Cont.)
● Resolution:
The number of pixels (vertical x horizontal) used when saving an image. Ifthe image will be printed, higher resolutions (larger numbers) are
recommended so that the image will be clearer. However, higher
resolutions make the file size (amount of data) larger, so less pictures
can be saved to a card.
● Resolution and picture size on a computer screen:
When a picture is transferred to a computer, the size of the picture on the
computer screen varies depending on the computer's monitor setting.
For instance, a picture taken in 640x480 resolution is the same size asthe screen if you set the picture to 1x when the monitor setting is
640x480. However, if the monitor setting is over 640x480 (such as
1024x768), the picture only takes up part of the screen.
● Compression rate:
In record modes other than TIFF, image data is compressed. The higher
the compression rate, the less clear the image will be.
● File format (P. 113):
This camera saves images with either TIFF or JPEG formats. In recordmodes other than TIFF, images are compressed in the JPEG format. The
compression rate also varies in each mode (movies: Motion JPEG (mov)
format).
TIPS
● The number of storable pictures differs depending on the record mode, the
card’s memory size and whether or not print reserve is applied for the card.
● The number of storable pictures may not be reduced every time a picture istaken, or increased when a picture is erased. The amount of data varies
depending on the subject of the image.
● If you set VIDEO OUTPUT to PAL and record movies with the AV cable
connected, the maximum recording time may be different from the table on
page 113.
Note
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Record mode (Cont.)
When ENLARGE SIZE is selected (only available in HQ or SHQ), the 3
million pixels used by this camera can be increased as if they were
approximately 8 (3200 x 2400) million pixels. This allows you to make quality
prints in larger sizes, such as A3/11 x 17 inches. However, file sizes also
become larger. ENLARGE SIZE is not available in the
(movie) mode.
● If the SHQ record mode is set to ENLARGE SIZE, sequential shooting ( ,
, , BKT) is not possible.
Note
ENLARGE SIZE
The image aspect ratio is normally 4:3. If the
aspect ratio is changed to 3:2, the image can
be printed without losing the image borders at
a photo lab. When is activated, resolution
is 2048 x 1360 pixels. In the TIFF, SHQ or
HQ mode, you can select . In the
(movie) mode, is not available.3:2
3:2
3:2
Resolution3:2
When is selected3:2
1/800F2.8
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ISO sensitivity
The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the
better its ability to shoot in low-light conditions. However, higher values also
introduce electrical noise into the resulting image, which may make give the
image a grainy appearance.
In the top menu, select MODE MENUT
CAMERAT ISO. Select the most suitable
ISO from 100, 200, or 400. Press . Press
again to cancel the menu.
AUTO:Sensit ivi ty is automatical ly adjusted
according to the lighting conditions and the
subject brightness.
100/200/400:
100 is best when you want to shoot clear,
sharp images in daylight. With a higher ISO
setting, you can use faster shutter speeds
with the same amount of light.
Mode dialsetting
ISOWhen ISO is set to AUTO, thisdoes not appear.
Modes & ISO Sensitivity
: Available, – : Not available, : Factory default setting
* The factory default setting and the available settings differ depending on which shootingmode is selected.
button
Mode
ISO
AUTO
100
200
400
*A/S/M
P
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ISO sensitivity (Cont.)
● Higher ISO settings can produce more electrical noise.
● ISO is standardized based on the sensitivity of normal camera film. The
scale is approximate.
● When ISO is set to AUTO and you shoot in dark conditions without a flash,
ISO automatically increases; otherwise the shutter speed will be reduced,
possibly resulting in blurred images due to camera movement.
● If a subject is too far away for the flash illumination to reach it when the ISO
is set to AUTO, the ISO is automatically increased.
● When using slow synchronization in the P, A or S mode, the slowest
available shutter speed varies depending on the ISO setting.
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Exposure compensation
This function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposure
setting. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that
the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust between
±2.0 in 1/3 steps. When the setting is changed, you can check the result onthe monitor.
1/800 –2.0 F4.5 1/50 +2.0 F4.5/200 0.0 F4.5í Adjusts towards + (images become brighter)
É Adjusts towards – (images become darker)
– 2.0 + 2.00.0(Factory default setting)
● Often, bright subjects (such as snow) turn out darker than their natural
colors. Adjusting towards “+” makes these subjects closer to their real
shades. Adjust towards “–” when shooting dark subjects to reproduce
their natural colors.
TIPS
Mode dialsetting
Éí buttons
: Available, – : Not available
* The factory default setting and the available settings differ depending on which shootingmode is selected.
Modes & Exposure Compensation
*A/S/M
PA S M
–
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White balance
Color reproduction differs depending on the lighting conditions. For instance,
when daylight, the setting sun, or indoor 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 color.
Automatically adjusts the white balance for any light source.
Select a preset white balance sett ing
according to the type of the light. Press Ññ
to select either of the following settings and
press . Press again to cancel the
menu.
: For shooting on a sunny day.: For shooting on a cloudy day.
: For shooting under tungsten light.
: For shooting under fluorescent light. (The following 3 settings are
available depending on the type of fluorescent light. :daylight (6700K),
:natural white (5000K), : white (4200K))
● You can also preview different color tones by trying the different PRESET
WB settings under the actual light source, and checking the result on the
monitor.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
PICTURE T WB, then select the best WB
(AUTO, PRESET, ) for your shooting
conditions.AUTO: Press . Press again to
cancel the menu.PRESET: Press í. Go to “PRESET (presetwhite balance)” (see below).
: Press í. Go to “ (One-Touchwhite balance)” (P. 121).
AUTO (auto white balance)
PRESET (preset white balance)
Mode dialsetting
PRESET WB
CANCEL SELECT GO
Arrow pad
button
PRESET WB screen
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White balance (Cont.)
(One-Touch white balance)
White balanceWhen white balance is set to
AUTO, this does not appear.
This function is useful when you need more precise white balance than
PRESET WB can give. To set the proper white balance for the shooting
conditions, point the camera at a white object under the light source you want
to use and adjust the white balance.
1 Select as shown on the previous
page.
● The ONE TOUCH WB screen
appears.
2 Point the camera at a sheet of white
paper.
● Position the paper so that it fills the screen
entirely. Be sure there is no shadow or
background showing around the paper.
3 Press to store the new white
balance setting.
● To cancel ONE TOUCH WB, press
É.
4 Press repeatedly until the menudisappears.
Factory default setting: AUTO
ONE TOUCH WB screen
ONE TOUCH WB
CANCELANCEL
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White balance (Cont.)
BLUE
RED
CANCEL ADJUST GO
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T PICTURET . Pressí.
● The white balance adjustment indicator
appears on the screen.
2 The color becomes bluer each timeyou press Ñ, and redder each time
you press ñ, depending on the
original white balance conditions.
Press to save your adjustment.
● White balance can be adjusted between
+7 and –7.
Factory default setting: ±0
● Set white balance to AUTO for normal shooting.
● When setting the white balance by pointing the camera at white paper, the
setting may be incorrect if the light reflected by the paper is too bright or
dark.
● White balance may not be effective under some special light sources.
● After setting the white balance, playback the image and check the color on
the monitor.
Note
White Balance Adjustment
This function allows you to make fine changes to the white balance.
screen
White balance adjustmentindicator
Mode dialsetting
Ññí buttons
button
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Sharpness
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T PICTURET SHARPNESS. Pressí.
2 To increase sharpness (+):Press Ñ. Image contours areemphasized, making the image appearsharper. This is ideal for printing.
To reduce sharpness (–):
Press ñ. Image contours are softened.This is suitable for image editing on yourPC.
● Sharpness can be adjusted between +5
and -5 usingÑñ.
● When you are f inished sett ing the
sharpness, press . Press again
to cancel the menu.
Factory default setting: ±0
Note
This function adjusts the sharpness of images.
● When adjusted too much towards +, noise may appear.
Mode dialsetting
Ññí buttons
button
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Contrast
This function adjusts the contrast of images.
For example, images with strong differences in light and shadow can become
milder, while those with weaker differences can become more vivid.
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T PICTURET CONTRAST. Pressí.
2 To increase contrast (+):Press Ñ. L ight and dark areas aredefined more clearly. This makes images
look crisper.To reduce contrast (–):Press ñ. Images become softer. This issuitable for image editing on your PC.
● Contrast can be adjusted between +5
and -5 usingÑñ.
● When you are f inished sett ing the
contrast, press . Press again to
cancel the menu.
Factory default setting: ±0
Mode dialsetting
Ññí buttons
button
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Saturation
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T PICTURE T SATURATION. Press
í.
2 To increase saturation (+):Press Ñ. Colors become darker andmore intense.
To reduce saturation (–):
Pressñ. Colors become lighter.● Saturation can be adjusted between +5
and -5 usingÑñ.
● When you are f inished sett ing the
saturation, press . Press again to
cancel the menu.
Factory default setting: ±0
This function adjusts the color depth level.
Mode dialsetting
Ññí buttons
button
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Noise reduction
This function reduces the noise that appears on images during long
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 1
second.
Shooting night scenesShooting normal scenes
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CAMERA T NOISE REDUCTION T ON.
Press . Press again to cancel the
menu.
Factory default setting: OFF
● Noise reduction is always ON in the mode.
● When you set noise reduction to ON, shooting time is approximately twice
as long as usual, because the camera needs extra time to finish the noise-
reduction process. During this time, shooting the next picture is not possible.
● When NOISE REDUCTION is ON, sequential shooting ( , , ,
BKT) is not possible.
● This function may not work well with some shooting conditions or subjects.
● Since the shutter speed is slower when noise reduction is ON, we
recommend that you use a tripod to prevent camera movement.
Note
Mode dialsetting
button
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P l a y b a c k
Playing back still pictures
1 Set the mode dial to (playback
mode).
● The monitor turns on and displays the last
picture taken.
2 Use the arrow pad to play back other
pictures.● The mark is attached to pictures from
movies (P. 130).
● The mark is displayed on the pictures
with sound recorded.
Plays back one picture.
Displays thenext picture
Jumps to the picture 10 frames behind
Displays theprevious picture
Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead
Single-frame playback
Mode dialsetting
Mode dial
Arrow pad
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Playing back still pictures (Cont.)
1 Press twice quickly (double-click)
while in the shooting mode.● The monitor turns on and displays the last
picture taken.
● To play back other pictures, use the arrow
pad in the same way as single-frame
playback.
2 To return to shooting, press the
shutter button halfway.
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 quickly. Everypicture and function available in playback mode is also available in Quick
View.
Mode dialsetting
Quick View
Shutter button
(Quick View)button
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1 Display a still picture. Then, press
to display the top menu.
2 PressÑ to start the slide-show.
3
Press to stop the slide-show.
Slide-Show
This function displays pictures from the card one after another. When a movie
is played back, only the first frame of the movie is displayed almost like a still
picture.
Playback top menu (still pictures)
MODE MENUINFO
Mode dialsetting
● Use of the optional AC adapter is recommended when running a slide-show
for long periods of time. If batteries are being used, the camera will end the
slide-show after about 30 minutes and enter sleep mode.● The slide-show will not stop until you cancel it by pressing .
Note
Ñ button
button
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Playing back movies— MOVIE PLAY
1 Use the arrow pad to select a picture
with .
● The mark is displayed on the pictures
with sound recorded.
2 Press to display the top menu.
This function lets you play back or edit movies.
MODE MENU
MOVIE PLAY
INFO
Playback top menu (movies)
Mode dialsetting
20
Arrow pad
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Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)
3 PressÑ.
● The card access lamp blinks while
movie data is being accessed.
● The MOVIE PLAY screen is displayed.
MOVIE PLAYBACK:Plays back movies (P. 132).
INDEX:Displays movies as indexes of 9 stillframes (P. 133).
EDIT:Lets you edit movies (P. 136).
4 Select the item that you need, then
press .
● See the following pages for how to use
each on the MOVIE PLAY screen.
MOVIE PLAY screen
MOVIE PLAY
CANCEL SELECT GO
EDIT
MOVIE PLAYBACK
INDEX
●When playing back a movie, access time will vary depending on the length
and record mode of the movie.
Note
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Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)
1 Follow steps 1-3 on page 130.
2 Press Ññ to select MOVIE
PLAYBACK on the MOVIE PLAY
screen.
3 Press to start playback.●When movie playback ends, the display
automatically returns to the beginning of
the movie.
4 Press .
● The MOVIE PLAYBACK screen is
displayed.
5 PressÑñ to select items.
PLAYBACK:Plays back the entire movie.
FRAME BY FRAME:Plays back the movie manually oneframe at a time.
EXIT:To play back other movies or to cancelmovie playback, exit the movie playbackmode.
PLAYBACK
FRAME BY FRAMERAME BY FRAME
EXIT
MOVIE PLAOVIE PLAYBACK
MOVIE PLAYBACK screen
Mode dialsetting
Arrow pad
button
Plays back movies.
MOVIE PLAYBACK
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6 Press to start your choice.
●When FRAME BY FRAME is selected, follow the instructions below.
●When EXIT is selected, the MOVIE PLAY screen appears. To exit, press
É.
Ⅵ Displaying movies using the arrow pad
Ñ: Displays the beginning of the movie.
í: Every time you press the button, the next frame appears. The movie can
be displayed continuously by holding the button down.
: Displays the MOVIE PLAYBACK screen.
Movies can be displayed as indexes of 9 still frames. You cannot display
longly recorded movies as indexes. Indexes can be saved on the card as still
pictures. Indexes are not stored in the same record mode as movies (see
below).
Record mode whenRecord mode when stored as an index
the movie is shot
HQ SQ2 (1024x768/HIGH)
SQ SQ2 (640x480/HIGH)
INDEX
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Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)
1Follow steps 1-3 on page 130.
2 Press Ññ to select INDEX on the
MOVIE PLAY screen, then press .
● The data on the card is sent to the
camera.
● The first-frame selection screen appears.
● The card access lamp blinks while the
movie is being accessed.
● “ CARD FULL” (P. 208) appears andindexes do not display if there is not
enough memory left in the card.
3 Press Éí to select the first frame of
the index, then press .
● After the first frame is selected, the
selection frame moves to the last frame
of the index.
Ⅵ Using the arrow pad
Ñ : Jumps to the first frame of the movie.
ñ : Jumps to the last frame of the movie.
í : Each press of the button displays the
next frame. Movies can be played by
holding the button down.
É : Each press of the button displays theprevious frame. Movies can be played in
reverse by holding the button down.
Mode dialsetting
Elapsed time / Total time
First-frame selection screen
GO
Arrow pad
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4 Select the last frame of the index
using the arrow pad (See step 3).
5 Press .
● INDEX screen appears.
OK:Saves the index on the card. The menudisappears from the screen.
RESET:Resets the index. Returns to the first-frame selection screen.
CANCEL:Cancels the index. Returns to theMOVIE PLAY screen.
6 PressÑñ to select items.
7 Press to run your choice.
●When EXIT is selected, the MOVIE
PLAY screen appears. To exit, pressÉ.
Last-frame selection screen
INDEX screen
● INDEX is not available in the following cases;
Movies of approximately 32 seconds or longer recorded in HQ mode.
Movies of approximately 130 seconds or longer recorded in SQ mode.
● INDEX is not available when the card is protected or when “ CARD FULL”
appears (indicating insufficient memory).
Note
GO
O K
CANCEL
RESET
INDEXNDEX
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EDIT
This function allows you to edit movies by erasing parts you do not want. You
cannot edit long recorded movies.
1 Follow steps 1-3 on page 130.
2 PressÑñ to select EDIT on the MOVIE
PLAY screen, then press .
● The data on the card is sent to the
camera.● The first-frame selection screen appears.
● The card access lamp blinks while the
movie is being accessed.
● “ CARD FULL” (P. 208) appears if there
is not enough memory left on the card to
edit the movie.
3 Press Éí to select the first frame of
the movie, then press .
● After the first frame is selected, the
selection frame moves to the last frameof the movie.
Ⅵ Using the arrow pad
Ñ: Jumps to the first frame of the movie.
ñ: Jumps to the last frame of the movie.
í: Each press of the button displays the
next frame. Movies can be played by
holding the button down.
É: Each press of the button displays theprevious frame. Movies can be played in
reverse by holding the button down.
First-frame selection screen
Mode dialsetting
GO
Arrow pad
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4 Select the last frame of the movie by
using the arrow pad. (See step 3)
5 Press .
● EDIT screen appears.
6 PressÑñ to select items.
OK:Selects NEW FILE or OVERWRITE.
* NEW FILE saves the edited movie as anew movie with a different file name.
* OVERWRITE saves the edited moviewith the original file name. The originalmovie will be erased.
RESET:Resets EDIT. Returns to the first-frameselection screen.
CANCEL:Cancels EDIT. Returns to the MOVIEPLAY screen.
Last-frame selection screen
EDIT screen
GO
O K
CANCEL
RESET
EDIT
NEW FILE
OVERWRITE
EDIT
CANCEL SELECT GO
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7 Press to run your choice.
●When EXIT is selected, the MOVIE PLAY screen appears. To exit, press
É.
●When OK is selected, press Ññ to select NEW FILE or OVERWRITE,
then press . The movie is edited.
● EDIT is not available in the following cases;
Movies of approximately 32 seconds or longer recorded in HQ mode.
Movies of approximately 130 seconds or longer recorded in SQ mode.
● EDIT is not available when the card is protected (SmartMedia) or when “CARD FULL” appears (indicating insufficient memory).
● NEW FILE is not available when the card does not have enough memory.
● It is not possible to edit movies that were recorded together with sound on
another camera.
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Close-up playback
● How to return the picture to the original size (1x)
TTurn the zoom lever to W.● How to display another picture
TTurn the zoom lever to W to return to 1x, then select the desired
picture by using the arrow pad.
TIPS
Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged. Each time you turn the
zoom lever towards T, pictures are enlarged 1.5, 2, 3, 3.5 or 4 times.
1 With the arrow pad, select the picture
you want to enlarge.
● Pictures with the mark cannot be
enlarged.
2 Turn the zoom lever toward T ( ).
●When a picture is enlarged, ß / å / ̇ / ¥
are d isplayed. Press the arrowcorresponding to the direction you want
to view. The enlarged picture is shifted
in the desired direction, allowing you to
view a different portion of the image.
2.5x
Mode dial
setting
● If picture rotation is attempted during close-up playback, close-up playback
is canceled.
● You cannot save the enlarged image.
Note
Zoom lever
Arrow pad
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Index display
This function lets you show many pictures at the same time on the monitor. It
is useful for comparing your pictures and choosing the best ones.The number
of pictures shown can be 4, 9, or 16 (see the next page).
In the single-frame playback
mode (P. 127), press the
zoom lever to W ( ).
Pictures, including the one displayed inthe single-frame playback mode,appear in the index display.
Index display (9-frame)
Ⅵ How to use the arrow pad during an index display
É: Moves to the previous frame.
í: Moves to the next frame.Ñ : Jumps to the previous index display
(the frames before the top left frame).
ñ : Jumps to the next index display (the
frames following the bottom right frame).
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Index display (Cont.)
● How to view a full-size picture from the index
TSelect the picture with the arrow pad, then press the zoom levertoward T.
TIPS
This function lets you change the number of pictures in an index display.
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T SETUPT .
2 Choose the number of pictures (4, 9 or
16) and press .
Press again to cancel the menu.
Index display (4-frame)
Selecting the number of pictures
Mode dialsetting
Zoom leverArrow pad
button
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Editing still pictures
Allows you to edit still pictures and save them as new ones.
: Changes picture dimensions to 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 and saves the
picture as a new file. Use this function to make the image file size
smaller, for instances such as attaching the picture to e-mail.: Enlarges a part of a picture and saves it as a new picture.
1 Use the arrow pad to select the still
picture you want to edit.
2
In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T EDITT select an item.
●When selecting
●When selecting : P. 143
Mode dialsetting
1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Editing still
pictures” above to select .
2 Pressí.
● The screen appears.
3 PressÑñ
to select the file size.
640 x 480/320 x 240:File sizes used when storing pictures asnew ones.
CANCEL:Cancels resizing pictures. To edit otherpictures instead, select this item. Thescreen returns to normal playback.
Mode dialsetting
Resizing pictures
screen
EXIT SELECT GO
640 x 480
CANCEL
320 x 240
Arrow pad
button
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Editing still pictures (Cont.)
4 Press to edit.
● A bar is displayed to show editing progress and the screen returns to
normal display.
● In the following cases, is not available:
– Movies, or pictures processed on a PC
– When the card is protected (SmartMedia) or when “ CARD FULL”
appears (indicating there is no memory left).
– If the size of the selected picture is 640 x 480, 640 x 480 is not available.
– Pictures recorded in (doing so result in a picture with a black bar
added top and bottom of it).3:2
Note
1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Editing still
pictures” on P. 142 to select .
2 Pressí.● The screen appears.
3 PressÑñ to select NEW FILE.
NEW FILE:Enlarges the selected part of a picture
and saves it as a new picture.CANCEL:Cancels trimming. To edit other picturesinstead, select this item. The normaldisplay is restored.
Mode dialsetting
Trimming pictures
screen
CANCEL
NEW FILE
GOXIT SELECT
Zoom lever
Arrow pad
button
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screen
CANCEL
RESET
O K
Editing still pictures (Cont.)
GO
4 Press .● The screen appears.● If there is not enough memory left on
the card , “ CARD FULL” (P. 208)appears.
5 Use the Arrow pad and the Zoom lever
to determine the position and extent of
trimming.
6 Press to complete setting.
7 PressÑñ to select an item.
OK:Saves the trimmed image on the cardand returns to normal playback.
RESET:Restores the original image and returnsto step 4 to trim it again.
CANCEL:Cancels the trimming and returns tonormal playback.
8 Press .
Change size
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Editing still pictures (Cont.)
● is not available when the card is protected (SmartMedia) or when “
CARD FULL” appears (indicating insufficient memory).● If pictures recorded in are trimmed, the image proportions are changed
to the standard 4:3 aspect ratio.
● The trimmed picture may appear more grainy than the original one.
3:2
Note
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Ajusting playback sound volume
You can adjust the volume of the sound output from the speaker during
playback, as well as the volume of the sound selected in PW ON SETUP and
PW OFF SETUP.
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T SETUPTVOLUME. Pressí.● The sound volume indication appears.
2 Press Ññ to adjust the plalyback
sound volume.
Ñ: Turns up the volume.ñ: Turns down the volume.
3 Press .
Mode dialsetting
Ññí buttons
button
Speaker
If the volume is set to here, nosound is played back.
S E T U P
C A M
C
A R D
P I C
VOLUME
VIDEO OUT
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Adding sound
You can add sound to still pictures and change sound that has already been
recorded.You can add approximately 4 seconds of sound to a picture.
1 Select a still picture to add sound to it
by using the arrow pad.● Sound cannot be added to pictures with
the mark.
2 In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T PLAYT .
3 Pressí to display START.
4 Point the camera microphone towards
the subject, then press to start
recording.● A bar is displayed to show the progress
of recording.
Mode dialsetting
Arrow padMicrophone
button
Note● To obtain the optimum sound, the microphone should be placed no further
than 1m (3.3 ft) away from the subject.
●When a new sound is recorded, the original sound is erased.● function is not available when the card is protected (SmartMedia) or
when “ CARD FULL” appears (indicating there is no memory left).
● Sound may not be recorded when a card has insufficient memory.
● Sound recording may also pick up camera noises (e.g. buttons clicking,
shutter movement, etc.).
● After recording, sound cannot be erased from pictures. However, you can
replace the sound with silence by doing the above steps again while
remaining quiet.
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Protect
It is highly recommended that you protect important pictures to avoid
accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-
frame/all-frame erase function.
1 Display the picture you want to protect
by using the arrow pad.
2 Press . The picture is now
protected.
● To cancel protection, press again.
Displayed when a pictureis protected.
Mode dialsetting
HQ
● Protected pictures cannot be deleted with the ALL ERASE (all-frame
erase) function, but they can be deleted with the FORMAT (format)
function.
● Protection cannot be applied to pictures stored on a card with a write-
protect adhesive seal (SmartMedia).
Note
(protect) button
Arrow pad
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Erasing pictures
Recorded pictures can be erased. You may use the single-frame erase
function or the all-frame erase function.
1 Select a picture you wish to erase by
using the arrow pad.
● If the picture is protected, cancel the
protection first (P. 148).
2 Press .
● The ERASE screen is displayed.
3 PressÑ to select YES.
● To cancel erasing, select NO and press
, or press again.
4 Press to erase the picture.
This function only erases the picture displayed on the monitor. Erasing further
pictures must be done one-by-one if using this function.
ERASE
YES
N O
SELECT GO
ERASE screen
● It is not possible to erase protected pictures or pictures stored on a card
that has a write-protect seal (SmartMedia).
● Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.
Note
Mode dialsetting
Single-frame erase
Arrow pad
(erase) button
button
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Erasing pictures (Cont.)
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T CARD T CARD SETUP T
ALL ERASE.
2 Press .
● The ALL ERASE screen is displayed.
3 PressÑ to select YES.
● To cancel erasing, select NO and press
.
4 Press to start erasing.● A bar is displayed to show the progress.
This function erases all still pictures and movies on the card, except protected
ones (P. 148).
ALL ERASE screen
ALL ERASE
YES
N O
SELECT GO
Screen during erasing
Mode dialsetting
All-frame erase
Ñ button
button
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Formatting cards
This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive
data. Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards are highly recommended for use with
this camera. If you will use non-OLYMPUS cards or cards formatted by other
devices such as a computer, you must format them with the camera beforeuse.
Mode dialsetting
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T CARD T CARD SETUP T
FORMAT.
2 Press .
● The FORMAT screen is displayed.
3 PressÑ to select YES.
● To cancel formatting, select NO and press
.
4 Press to start formatting.
● A bar is displayed to show the progress of
formatting.
FORMAT screen
FORMAT
YES
NO
Screen during formatting
Ñ button
button
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Formatting cards (Cont.)
● All existing data stored on the card is erased when the card is formatted.
Make sure that you save or transfer important data to a PC before
formatting a used card.
● Recording time may be longer or the recordable time may be shorter with
non-OLYMPUS cards and computer-formatted cards. In such cases, re-
formatting with the camera is recommended.
● Cards with a write-protect seal cannot be formatted (SmartMedia).
Note
1 Make sure that the TV and camera
power are off .
2 Connect the camera to the TV using
the AV cable.
Playback on a TV
Use the provided AV cable to play back recorded images and sounds on your
TV.
Mode dialsetting
Connect to the TV’s videoinput (yellow) terminal and
sound input (white)terminmal
Connect to the A/V OUT jack.
Mode dial
AV cable
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Playback on a TV (Cont.)
3 Set the mode dial to . Turn on the camer and the TV. Set the TV to
the video input mode.
● For details on switching to video input, refer to your TV's instruction
manual.
4 Select an image by using the arrow pad.
● The selected image will be displayed on the TV.
● The optional AC adapter is recommended when using the camera
with a TV.● Images can also be rotated when they are played back on a TV. See
the next page for details.
TIPS
● Make sure that the camera’s video output signal type is the same as the
TV’s video signal type (P.182).
● The camera’s monitor turns off automatically when the camera is connected
to a TV.
● The image may appear off-center on the TV screen. This is due to the TV’s
adjustment settings.
● When images are compressed in order to fit the entire image on a TV
screen, a black frame is placed in the blank parts of the screen around the
image. If the image is output to a video printer via the TV, the black frame
may be printed.
Note
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The pictures can be played back at an orientation
different from the original one.
When you takes pictures holding the camera
sideways, the tops of their images are oriented to
either side of the monitor. You can turn them 90
degrees clockwise or counter-clockwise.
1 Display a vertically
oriented picture inthe single-frame
playback mode
(P. 127).
2 Each time is
pressed, the picture
is rotated as shown.
Normal playbackof a verticallyoriented picture
Picture rotated90° counter-clockwise from
normal playbackposition
Picture rotated90° clockwise
from normalplayback position
Mode dialsetting
HQ
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HQ
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● New picture orientations are saved even when the power is turned off.
● Close-up playback is possible after pictures are rotated. However, pictures
cannot be rotated while in close-up playback.
● The following pictures cannot be rotated:
protected pictures, pictures on a card with a write-protect seal(SmartMedia), movies.
● Images taken with other cameras may not be able to be rotated.
Note
Picture rotation
(Picutre rotation) button
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n c t i o n s
All reset— Saving the camera’s settings
This function lets you choose whether or not the camera saves its current
settings.
OFF: The settings made just before the power is turned off are saved.
ON : All settings are returned to the factory default settings.
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 shooting mode, this setting applies to all other shooting
modes, as well as the playback and modes.
ALL RESET cannot be set in the mode.
When ALL RESET is set to OFF, the OFF setting does not apply to functions
that are not available in the current mode (For example, : setting FULLTIME
AF, INFO, etc.).
All reset does not affect the menu’s SETUP items.
Mode dialsetting
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T ALL RESET T ON or
OFF. Press . Press again to cancel the menu.
Factory default setting:ON
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All reset — Saving the camera’s settings (Cont.)
Items that All Reset affects
SettingFactory default
setting
DIGITAL ZOOM OFF(P. 77)
FULLTIME AF (P. 67) OFF
AF MODE (P. 66) iESP
(P. 103) OFF
(P. 94) OFF
FUNCTION (P. 110) OFF
INFO (P. 167) OFF
(P. 171) OFF
(for still pictures)HQ
(P. 112)
WB (P. 120) AUTO
(P. 122) ±0
SHARPNESS (P. 123) ±0
CONTRAST (P. 124) ±0
SATURATION (P. 125) ±0
SettingFactory default
setting
ZOOM (P. 76) 38mm
AF/MF (P. 69) AF
(P. 85, 92) OFF
F No (P. 58) F2.8
SHUTTER (P. 59) 1/1000
(P. 119) ±0
FLASH MODE (P. 81) AUTO
(P. 95) OFF
LCD* OFF
DRIVE (P. 99)
ISO (P. 117) AUTO/100
A/S/M (P. 52) A
(P. 84) ±0
SLOW (P. 81) SLOW1
NOISE REDUCTIONOFF
(P. 126)
MULTI METERINGOFF
(P. 86)
* This will set the monitor to ON or OFF when the camera is turned on.
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Custom button
Menu items listed in the table below can be set to
the custom button on the camera. This makes it
easy to jump to frequently-used functions by
pressing the custom button. The factory defaultsetting is AE LOCK.
Custom button
Available Items Settings
AE LOCK (factory default
setting) (P. 89)–
DRIVE (P. 99) , , , , BKTISO (P. 117) AUTO, 100, 200, 400
A/S/M (P. 52) A, S, M
SLOW (P. 81) SLOW1, SLOW2, SLOW
NOISE REDUCTION
(P. 126)OFF, ON
DIGITAL ZOOM (P. 77) OFF, ON
FULLTIME AF (P. 67) OFF, ON
AF MODE (P. 66) iESP, SPOT
(P. 103) OFF, ON
FUNCTION (P. 110) OFF, BLACK&WHITE, SEPIA, WHITE
BOARD, BLACK BOARD
INFO (P. 167) OFF, ON
(P. 171) OFF, ON(for still pictures)
(P. 112)TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
WB (P. 120) AUTO, , , , , ,
(P. 94) OFF, ON
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Custom Button (Cont.)
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T SETUP T CUSTOM BUTTON. Press
í.
● The CUSTOM BUTTON screen appears.
2 Select the function you want by using
Ññ, then press to save your
setting.
AE LOCK
DRIVE
ISO
A/M/S
CUSTOM BUTTON
CUSTOM BUTTON screen
Mode dialsetting
Setting the custom button
button
Mode dialsetting
Using the custom button
1
Press .
● The function currently set to the custom
button appears.
(custom) button
Ññí buttons
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Custom Button (Cont.)
Example: When INFO is set to the custom button.
Press thisbutton.
Press to
select ON or OFF.
INFO ONINFO OFF
● To use AE LOCK after setting a different function to the custom
button:
TAE lock cannot be used when a different function is set to the custom
button. Re-set AE LOCK to the custom button by following “Setting the
Custom Button” on page 158.
TIPS
● You cannot set the custom button separately for A/S/M and .
Note
2 Set following the below:
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Shortcut
You can replace 3 functions, which are of
functions on the top menu other than
MODE MENU, with those listed in the table
below. This is useful when you want toquickly go to frequently-used functions.
MODE MENU
DRIVE
WBShortcut menu
Available Menu Items Settings
DRIVE (P. 99) , , , , BKT
ISO (P. 117) AUTO, 100, 200, 400
A/S/M (P. 52) A, S, M
1/2/3/4 (P. 53) , , ,
(P. 84) +2 — 0 — –2
SLOW (P. 81) SLOW1, SLOW, SLOW2
NOISE REDUCTION (P. 126) OFF, ON
MULTI METERING (P. 86) OFF, ON
DIGITAL ZOOM (P. 77) OFF, ON
FULLTIME AF (P. 67) OFF, ON
AF MODE (P. 66) iESP, SPOT
(P. 103) OFF, ON
(P. 94) OFF, ON
PANORAMA (P. 105) –
2 IN 1 (P. 108) –
FUNCTION (P. 110) OFF, BLACK&WHITE, SEPIA,WHITE BOARD, BLACK BOARD
AF AREA (P. 68) –
INFO (P. 167) OFF, ON
(P. 171) OFF, ON
(still pictures) (P. 112) TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
WB (P. 120) AUTO, PRESET,
(P. 122) BLUE - 0 - RED
SHARPNESS (P. 123) +5 — 0 — –5
CONTRAST (P. 124) +5 — 0 — –5SATURATION (P. 125) +5 — 0 — –5
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Shortcut (Cont.)
Mode dialsetting
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENUT SETUP T SHORT CUT. Press í.
● The SHORT CUT screen appears.
● The A, B and C positions on the monitor
are the same as the left and bottom on the
top menu.
2 Select A, then press í to display the
menu functions on page 160.
3 Select the item you want by pressing
Ññ, then press to save your
setting.
● Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set B and C.
SHORT CUT
A
WB
DRIVE
B
C
SELECT GO
SHORT CUT screen
Menu items on the top menu
A
B
C
MODE MENU
Assign functions to the A, B and C positions
on the top menu.
SHORT CUT
A
B
C
SELECT GO
DRIVE
ISO
A/M/S
1/2/3/4
Setting the shortcut menu
Arrow pad
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Shortcut (Cont.)
Mode dialsetting
1 Press to display the top menu.
● The shortcut menu you set before is
shown on the top menu.
2 Press the arrow pad according to the
arrow (˙ߥ) shown next to each
item.
● The monitor jumps directly to the settingscreen of that item.
DIGITAL ZOOM
WB
MODE MENU
Example: When DIGITAL ZOOM is set to the A shortcut.
Press thisbutton.
Pressing Ñ takes you directly to theDIGITAL ZOOM setting screen.
C A M E R A
P
I C
S E T
C A R D
DIGITIGITAL ZOOML ZOOM
N O I S E R E D U C T I O N
OFF
ONULLTIME AF
AF MODE
MULTI METERING
Using the shortcut menu
● The shortcut menu cannot be set separately for A/S/M.
Note
Factory default setting: A DRIVE
B
C WB
Arrow pad
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Your favorite settings can be saved in MY MODE SETUP. When the mode is
set to , your customized settings are activated. When the camera is in the
A/S/M, you can also save some of the settings you are using in MY MODE
SETUP. In MY MODE SETUP, you can create and save up to 4 different MyMode settings. The settings affected by MY MODE SETUP are listed on
P. 166.
MY MODE SETUP
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T SETUP T MY MODE SETUP. Press
í.
2 Press Ññ to select the item you want.
● If you reset , its factory defaultsetting (P.166) will be erased.
CURRENT : Saves the settings you areusing now.
RESET : Restores the factory defaultsettings.
CUSTOM : Saves settings one by one.
1
Mode dialsetting
SLEEP
FILE NAME
SHUTTER
MY MODE SETUP
S E T U P
C A M
C A R D
P I C
CURRENT
RESET
CUSTOM
Arrow pad
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MY MODE SETUP (Cont.)
3 Press í to display the “MY MODE
SETUP” screen.
Press Ññ to select one from , ,
or , then press to save your
favorite settings.
, , and correspond to
those on the 1/2/3/4 mode selection
screen displayed.
When selecting CURRENT in step 2:
Go to step 4.
When selecting RESET in step 2:Go to step 4.
When selecting CUSTOM in step 2:
Go to step 5.
4 Set CURRENT or RESET on each MY
MODE SETUP screen. After selecting
the setting, press . Go to step 8.
● To cancel the setting, select CANCEL.
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When CURRENT is selected:Select SET.
When RESET is selected:Select ALL RESET.
MY MODE SETUP
SET
CANCEL
SET CURRENT SETTING
ALL RESET
CANCEL
MY MODE SETUP
RESET CURRENT SETTING
“MY MODE SETUP” screen
1/2/3/4 mode selection screen
MY MODE SETUP
CANCEL SELECT GO
MY MODE
MY MODE
MY MODE
MY MODE
CANCEL SELECT GO
1/2/3/4
MY MODE
MY MODE
MY MODE
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MY MODE SETUP (Cont.)
Example: When setting the aperture on the CUSTOM screen.
CUSTOM screen
Press í to go to theaperture setting screen.
MY MODE SETUP
SHUTTER
FNoNo
MY MODE SETUP
SHUTTER
FNo
OFF
Decrease
the value
Increasethe value
Press to save the setting.The monitor then returns tothe previous screen.
5 Set CUSTOM on the CUSTOM screen.
Press Ññ to select the functions you want, then press í.
6 Select the setting within the function by using Ññ, then press .
● Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to change other functions.
7 When you have made all the settings you want, press to exit from
the CUSTOM screen. Custom setting registration is complete.
● The menu displayed in step 2 appears.
8 Press to cancel the menu.
●When you save settings in CURRENT, the saved zoom position may differ
from the zoom position you are using. The zoom position is set to one of the
5 zoom positions included in ZOOM (function included in CUSTOM). The
value closest to the current zoom position will be selected.
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MY MODE SETUP (Cont.)
Available Items and Factory Default Settings
The factory default setting is registered in .1
*1 This will set the monitor to ON or OFF when the camera is turned on.
*2 In the mode, available zoom positions are 38mm/50mm/100mm/200mm/380mm
(these numbers are based on a 35 mm camera).
Setting Factory defaultsetting
DIGITAL ZOOM (P. 77) OFF
FULLTIME AF (P. 67) OFF
AF MODE (P. 66) iESP
(P. 103) OFF
(P. 94) OFF
PANORAMA (P. 105) OFF
2 IN 1 (P. 108) OFF
FUNCTION (P. 110) OFF
INFO (P. 167) OFF
(P. 171) OFF
(for still pictures)HQ
(P. 112)
WB (P. 120) AUTO
(P. 122) ±0
SHARPNESS (P. 123) ±0
CONTRAST (P. 124) ±0
SATURATION (P. 125) ±0
Setting Factory defaultsetting
P/A/S/M/S-Prg (P. 54) P
F No (P. 58) F2.8
SHUTTER (P. 59) 1/1000
(P. 119) ±0
LCD*1 OFF
ZOOM*2 (P. 76) 38mm
FLASH MODE (P. 81) AUTO
(P. 85, 92) OFF
/ (P. 95, 97) OFF
DRIVE (P. 99)
AF/MF (P. 69) AF
ISO (P. 117) AUTO
(P. 84) ±0
SLOW (P. 81) SLOW1
NOISE REDUCTIONOFF
(P. 126)
MULTI METERINGOFF
(P. 86)
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Information display
Lets you select the amount of shooting information displayed in the shooting
or playback mode. The shooting information is displayed approximately 3
seconds, then the monitor returns to the regular display. For details on each
piece of information displayed, see pages 12 to 15.
When INFO is OFF When INFO is ON
Mode dialsetting
, , , , , , , A/S/M, P:
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
SETUP T INFO T ON. Press . Press
again to cancel the menu.
:
Press to display the top menu.
Pressing É turns INFO on.
● All shooting information is displayed.
● To turn INFO off in the playback mode,
press again to bring up the top menu
and pressÉ
.Example: Playback mode
HQ
’02.09.12 12:30 20
HQ
SIZE: 2048x1536
F2.8 1/806 +2.0
ISO100
’02.09.12 12:30
FILE: 100–0020
Ññ buttons
button
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Monitor brightness adjustment
Mode dialsetting
Adjusts the brightness of the monitor and the viewfinder.
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T SETUP T , then press í.
2 Press repeatedly to cycle between
selecting the monitor and the
viewfinder.● Turn on the monitor to adjust the
monitor.
● Turn on the viewfinder and turn off themonitor to adjust the viewfinder.
3 To brighten the monitor, press Ñ. To
darken it, press ñ. To complete the
setting, press .
Factory default setting: ±0
ADJUST GO
Ññ buttons
button
(monitor)button
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Beep sound adjustment
You can set the volume of the beep used for button operations or warnings to
OFF, LOW or HIGH. The factory default setting is 1/HIGH, but you can turn
the beep completely off if you do not want it.
Mode dialsetting
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T SETUP T , then press í.
2 Press Ññ to select the desired
setting.
OFF: Turns the sound offT Go to step 4.1 or 2: Selects the tone
To complete the settingT Go to step 4.To adjust the volumeT Go to step 3.
3 Press í, then press Ññ to select
HIGH or LOW.
4 Press . Press again to cancel the
menu.
Factory default setting: 1/HIGH
Arrow pad
button
HIGH
LOW
2
1OFF
CANCEL SELECT GO
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Shutter sound adjustment
You can select the tone and adjust the volume of the tone that sounds each
time you press the shutter button.
Mode dial
setting
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T SETUP T SHUTTER, then press í.
2 Press Ññ to select the desired
setting.OFF: Turns the sound off
T Go to step 4.
1 or 2: Selects the toneTo complete the settingT Go to step 4.To adjust the volumeT Go to step 3.
3 Press í, then press Ññ to select
HIGH or LOW.
4 Press . Press again to cancel the
menu.
Factory default setting: 1/HIGH
Arrow pad
button
HIGH
LOW
2
1
OFF
CANCEL SELECT GO
SHUTTER SOUND
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Histogram display
You can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of the
subject in your monitor during shooting. Checking the histogram enables
precise exposure control. During playback, you can display a histogram
showing the brightness and contrast of recorded pictures. The histogram'sbrightness and contrast data helps you.
Mode dialsetting
, , , , , , , A/S/M, P:
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
CAMERA T T ON. Press . Press
again to cancel the menu.
:
Press to display the top menu.
Pressing ñ turns on.
Example: When the histogram is displayed duringshooting (P mode)
HQ
ñ button
button
Histogram of the area in theAF target mark (green)
Darker Brighter
The orange frame indicates lows thatwill drop out.
Histogram of the wholeframe (white)
The orange frameindicates highs that willdrop out.
● The histogram displayed during shooting may differ from the histogram
displayed during playback.
● A histogram may not appear when you play back pictures shot on another
camera.
● The histogram does not appear when you are shooting in M mode or multi-metering mode, or while pressing the shutter button.
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Rec View
You can choose if the image being recorded is displayed on the monitor
during shooting.
Ⅵ ON
The image being recorded is displayed. This is useful for a brief check of
images you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway at any time
displays the image the camera is currently aimed at.
Ⅵ OFF
The image being recorded is not displayed. This is useful when you want to
prepare your next shot while the previous image is being recorded.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
SETUP T REC VIEW T ON or OFF. Press
. Press again to cancel the menu .
Factory default setting: ON
Mode dial
setting
● If battery power becomes too low, Rec View is not available.
Note
button
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Sleep timer
The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if the time you have set has
passed with no operations being performed. To leave the sleep mode, operate
any button (press the shutter button or arrow pad, etc.).
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
SETUP T SLEEP, then select a setting
from the following: 30SEC, 1MIN, 3MIN,
5MIN or 10MIN. Press . Press again
to cancel the menu.
Factory default setting: 3 MIN
Mode dialsetting
● The sleep mode does not work when using an AC adapter.
● The sleep timer can only be changed in the shooting mode. In the playback
mode, the sleep timer is always set at 3 minutes.● During the slide-show mode, when approximately 30 minutes have passed,
the camera automatically enters the sleep mode.
● Battery save mode (P.174) is available as another power-saving feature.
Regardless of the sleep timer setting, the viewfinder will turn off if no
operations are performed for 30 seconds.
Note
button
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Battery save mode
Saves battery power during shooting:
● Regardless of the sleep timer setting, the viewfinder will turn off if no
operations are performed for 30 seconds.
● The monitor is not available in battery save mode.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
SETUP T BATTERY SAVE T ON. Press
. Press again to cancel the menu.
Factory default setting: OFF
Mode dialsetting
button
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Power on/off display setting
You can select a picture and/or sound to display/output when the power is
turned on/off. It is also possible to register your favorite picture for display
when the power is turned on/off (P. 177). To select the already registered
picture, select “2” in SCREEN. The sound volume is the same level asselected in the VOLUME setting (P. 146).
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T SETUP T PW ON/OFF SETUP.
Press í.
● The PW ON/OFF SETUP screen appears.
2
Press Ññ to select SCREEN or
SOUND, then press í.
3 Press Ññ to select OFF, “1” or “2”,
then press .
● The SCREEN SETUP screen appears
and asks if you are sure you want to
register a picture.
Mode dialsetting
Arrow pad
button
PW ON SETUP screen
PW ON SETUP
CANCEL SELECT GO
1
2
SCREEN
SOUND
OFF
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Power on/off display setting (Cont.)
● In the mode, this function’s setting is the same as that selected in the
other shooting modes.● If the battery check indication appears when the power is turned off, the set
image may not appear.
SCREEN
OFF : No picture
1 : Factory default setting
2 : Selects the already registered picture. If there is no picture registered,nothing appears on the monitor.
SOUND
OFF : No startup/shutdown sound
ON : Factory default setting
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Screen setup
You can register your favorite picture for display when the power is turned
on/off. For more information on this function, refer to “Power on/off display
setting” (P. 175).
1 Play back a still picture you want to
register.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T SETUP T SCREEN SETUP. Press
í.
● The SCREEN SETUP screen appears.
● You cannot proceed with the next step
while a movie is playing back.
● If a picture is already registered, the
IMAGE EXISTING screen is displayed
which asks you if you want to cancel the
currently registered picture and register a
new one.
2 Press Éí to select a picture youwant to register. Press .
● The SCREEN SETUP screen appears
and asks if you are sure you want to
register a picture.
Mode dialsetting
Arrow pad
button
PW ON
PW OFF
SCREEN SETUP
CANCEL SELECT GO
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Screen setup (Cont.)
● It is not possible to register movies or pictures that cannot be played back
properly on this camera.
3 Press Ñ to select OK.
4 Press to register the picture.
5 Press É to exit from the SCREEN
SETUP screen.
Note
SCREEN SETUP
CANCEL SELECT GO
OK
CANCEL
SET AS PW ON SCREEN
When selecting PW ON
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File name
The camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images to
be stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 and folders can be
numbered from 100 to 999. Examples are shown below.
● Month: Jan. - Sep. = 1 - 9, Oct. = A, Nov. = B, Dec. = C
There are two choices here: RESET or AUTO. Choose the one that is best for
you when transferring images to a computer.
Ⅵ RESET
When RESET is selected, the file number and folder number are reset every
time a new card is inserted in the camera. The folder number returns to No.
100, and the file number returns to No. 0001. This is useful when grouping
files on separate cards.
Ⅵ AUTOWhen AUTO is selected, the same folder number is retained, but the file
number continues from the previous card, so that the same file number is not
used on different cards. This helps you to manage multiple cards. This is
useful when a group of files stretches over more than one card.
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File name (Cont.)
●When the File No. reaches 9999
The file number returns to 0001, and the folder number changes, for
example, from No. 100 to No. 101.
●When both the Folder and File No. reach each maximum number
(999/9999)
The number of storable pictures becomes 0, even if the card is not full
yet. No more pictures can be taken. Reset the file name, then replace thecard with a new one.
TIPS
Mode dialsetting
1
In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T SETUP T FILE NAME.
2 Select RESET or AUTO, then press .
Factory default setting: RESET
RESET
AUTO S E T U P
C A M
C A R D
P I C
SLEEP
FILE NAME
SHUTTER
MY MODE SETUP
button
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Pixel Mapping
The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD
and image processing circuit automatically. It is not necessary to operate this
function frequently.
It is recommended that you run Pixel Mapping once a year. Wait a fewminutes after the monitor is used or continuous shots are taken to allow for
proper performance of the Pixel Mapping function.
1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU
T SETUP T PIXEL MAPPING. Press
í.
● START appears.
2 Press .
●A progress bar appears during PixelMapping.
●When Pixel Mapping is finished, the
screen returns to the menu.
S E T U P
C A M
C A R D
P I C
STARTIXEL MAPPING
VIDEO OUT
m / ft
Mode dialsetting
● If the power is turned off during Pixel Mapping, start again from Step 1.
Note
í button
button
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You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. Select
the video signal type of the region before shooting. If you use the wrong video
signal type, you will not be able to play back the recorded images properly on
your TV.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
SETUP T “VIDEO OUT” T NTSC or PAL.
Press . Press again to cancel the
menu.
● The factory default setting varies depending
on the area where you purchased thiscamera.
Video signal types by region
NTSC : Japan, Taiwan, Korea, U.S.A
PAL : Europe, China
Be sure to check your region’s video signal
type before you use the camera with a TV.
Mode dialsetting
Video output selection
button
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Measurement units: m/ft (meters/feet)
Measurement units can be selected from either meters or feet in the manual
focus mode. (P. 69)
At close ranges, the camera replaces meters/feet with centimeters/inches.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU T
SETUP T m/ft T m or ft. Press .
Press again to cancel the menu.
Factory default setting: m
Mode dialsetting
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C h a
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P r i n t
s e t t i n g
How to print pictures
When you want to print out pictures that you have taken with this camera and
stored on a card, use one of the following options:
Ⅵ Print Reserve (P. 186) — for printing at a photo lab that supportsDPOF or for printing on a DPOF compatible printer
Apply Print Reserve to your pictures. This allows you to add printing data
(number of prints, date printed on pictures, etc.) to the pictures you have
stored.
● What is DPOF?
DPOF is short for Digital Print Order Format. DPOF is a format used to
record automatic print information from cameras. By specifying which
images are to be printed, the images can be printed easily by DPOF-
compatible printing service labs or a personal DPOF-compatible printer.
Ⅵ Printing on an Olympus CAMEDIA P-400, P-330N(E) or P-200 digital
printer:
If you insert a card with Print Reserve data into the printer, printing is
possible without using a computer. For more details, refer to the printer
instructions.
Ⅵ Transferring pictures to a computer and printing them from a printer
connected to the computer:
If your computer has software applications installed that support JPEG
images (Internet browsers, Paint software, etc.), you can print out your
pictures on a printer connected to the computer. CAMEDIA Master
software also enables printing. Print Reserve is not available.
Refer to the application software instructions for details.
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How to print pictures (Cont.)
● Picture size and printing
The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number ofdots (pixels) per square inch. This is called “dpi” (dots per inch). The
higher the dpi value, the higher the resolution, and the better the printed
results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture you want to
print does not change to match the printer resolution. This means that
when you print an image with a lower resolution than the printer, the size
of the printed picture will be smaller. Although you can print magnified
images, picture quality will decrease. If you want to print large and high-
quality pictures, set the picture size in the camera as high as possible(higher record mode) (P. 112).
TIPS
● DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this
camera. Make changes using the original device.
● If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device, entering
reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous reservations.
● Even if an image appears with the message “PICTURE ERROR”, Printreserve may be performed on it. In such a case, the print reserve icon ( )
does not appear where an image is displayed for full view. Since
appears where multiple images are displayed (index-display mode), it is
possible to confirm the print reserve status.
● You cannot print out pictures with a printer such as the Olympus P-300
digital printer that can be connected directly to this camera.
● Not all functions may be available on all printers or at all photo labs.
● Only the first 999 images can be printed on the P-330N(E) printer.● Some TIFF images may not be printed.
● Print reserve may take considerable time in some cases.
● Print reserve cannot be performed when using a card with a write-protect
seal (SmartMedia).
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1Use the arrow pad to play back a still
picture.
● You cannot use Print reserve on pictures
with .
2 Press .
● The PRINT ORDER screen appears.
3 Press Ñ or ñ to select x (number of prints) or (date/time),
then press í to go to the setting. Perform each setting as
illustrated.
All-frame print reserve
Mode dialsetting
EXITXIT SELECTELECT GOO
PRINT ORDER SETTINGRINT ORDER SETTING
PRINT ORDEREDRINT ORDERED
RESET
KEEP
EXITXIT SELECTELECT GOO
PRINT ORDERRINT ORDER
If Print Reserve data is already stored on the card, thePRINT ORDER SETTING screen appears giving youthe choice of resetting the data or keeping it (P. 194).
Select .
GOO
0
DATE
EXITXIT SELECTELECT
0
EXITXIT SELECTELECT GOO
EXITXIT SELECTELECT GOO
NO
DATE
TIME
When selecting x
When selecting
Increases the number.
Decreases the number.
Select NO, DATE or TIME.
(Print)button
Ññí buttons
button
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4 After all settings are complete, press .
● The top menu appears.
5 Press to exit from the top menu.● The screen exits from the Print Reserve mode.
● The playback mode is restored and the Print Reserve mark and number
of prints are displayed.
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1Use the arrow pad to play back a still
picture.
● You cannot use Print reserve on pictures
with .
2 Press .
● The PRINT ORDER screen appears.
3 Select a frame you want to print. Press
.● The menu appears.
Single-frame print reserve
When selecting a frame forPrint Reserve
GOELECT
HQ
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Mode dialsetting
EXITXIT SELECTELECT GOO
PRINT ORDER SETTINGRINT ORDER SETTING
PRINT ORDEREDRINT ORDERED
RESET
KEEP
EXITXIT SELECTELECT GOO
PRINT ORDERRINT ORDER
If Print Reserve data is already stored on the card, thePRINT ORDER SETTING screen appears giving youthe choice of resetting the data or keeping it (P. 194).
Select .
(Print)
button
Ññí buttons
button
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0
DATE
NO
GOOEXITXIT SELECTELECT
4 Select an appropriate Print reserve
setting (see below) using the arrow pad.
MORE: Sets the number of prints,
date/time and trim size.
T Go to Step 5.
SINGLE PRINT:
Sets single-frame print and the
date. Trimming setting is not
available.T Go to Step 6.
CANCEL: Cancels the Print reserve.
T Go to Step 6.END: Completes the Print reserve.
T Go to Step 7.
5 In the screen, set x (number of prints), (date/time) and
(trimming).When setting is complete, press .
● A picture is played back.
Select x (number of prints)or (date/time).
Increases the number.
Decreases the number.
To “Trimming setting”(P. 191).
DATE
TIME
N O
EXITXIT SELECTELECT GOO
SINGLE PRINT
CANCEL
END MORE
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6 Press to display the top menu again (as in Step 4). PressÉ to
select END.
● The PRINT ORDER screen appears.
● To perform Print Reserve for more pictures, repeat steps 3 – 6.
7 PressÉ repeatedly until the PRINT ORDER screen disappears.
● The top menu appears.
8 Press to exit the top menu.
●Make sure that the Print Reserve mark, number of prints and date/time
are displayed on the selected images. If the number of prints is set to 1,
no number is displayed; is displayed instead.
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Trimming setting
1 Do steps 1 – 5 of
“ S i n g l e - f r a m e
print reserve”. In
step 5, select
(P. 188).
It is possible to enlarge a part of a recorded picture and to print out the
enlarged section only.
If has been set already, the screen
appears. Select RESET and press .
● If you select OK or CANCEL, then press ,
the screen returns to the screen, which is
displayed in step 5 on P. 189.
OK :Saves the current trimming size.
RESET :Sets a new trimming size.(Go to Step 2).
CANCEL:Cancels the trimming size.
CANCEL
RESET
O K
2 Use the Arrow pad and the Zoom lever to determine the position and
extent of trimming.
Move upward
Move to the right
Move downward
Move to the left
Mode dial
setting
Change size
(Go to Step 2)
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Trimming setting (Cont.)
3 Press to complete setting.
4 Select OK on the screen, which is displayed in step 1.
● The screen returns to the screen.
5 To complete setting, press twice.
6 PressÉ to select END.
● The PRINT ORDER screen appears.
7 PressÉ repeatedly until the PRINT ORDER screen disappears.
CANCEL
RESET
O K
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Trimming setting (Cont.)
● The size of the printed picture varies depending on the printer setting. If the
trimmed picture size is small, printing magnification increases accordingly,
resulting in a printed picture with lower resolution.
● For best results with close-up prints, it is recommended to use the TIFF,
SHQ or HQ mode.
● The vertical to horizontal ratio in the trimming screen can be changed using
the arrow pad, but if the zoom lever is used, the ratio is fixed at 4:3.If
images recorded in are trimmed, the ratio is also fixed at 4:3.3:2
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1 Use the arrow pad to play back a still picture.
2 Press to display the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen.
● If Print Reserve data is NOT stored on the card, the PRINT ORDER
SETTING screen does not appear.
3 Select RESET.
● If you cancel resetting Print
Reserve settings, press ñ to
select KEEP.
4 Press É to return to the top menu. Press to exit from the top
menu.
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Resetting Print Reserve
Allows you to reset all Print Reserve settings for pictures stored on a card.
EXIT SELECT GO
PRINT ORDER SETTING
PRINT ORDERED
RESET
KEEP
Mode dialsetting
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External flash
Various types of flash shooting are possible with the FL-40 external flash,
which can be used either by itself or together with the main flash.If the FL-40 is used, flash mode and exposure compensation will be detected
automatically by the camera, allowing the main flash and external flash to
function together.
Using the two flashes together allows for more sophisticated lighting, such as
catch lighting.
To connect the FL-40 to the camera, the FL-BK01 flash bracket (optional) and
FL-CB01 bracket cable (optional) are required.
1 Mount the FL-40 external flash on the
flash bracket, fasten the bracket to the
camera’s tripod socket and connect
the flash bracket and the camera’s 5-
pin external flash socket using the
bracket cable.
● Refer to each separate instructionmanual for the external flash, flashbracket, and flash cable.
● The 5-pin external flash socket cover onthe camera is threaded. Unscrew andremove it before connecting the bracketcable.
5-pin external flash socket
Using the FL-40 external flash
Mode dialsetting
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External flash (Cont.)
2 Turn on the external flash.● The mode for the external flash is TTL-
AUTO.
● When the shutter button is pressedhalfway, the external flash beginscommunicating with the camera andautomatically switches to TTL-AUTO.
● While the camera’s monitor is on, thecamera is communicating with theexternal flash and TTL-AUTO isdisplayed.
3 Press the (flash) switch on thecamera to open the main flash.
4 Press the (flash mode) button to
select the camera’s flash mode (P. 81).
3 Make sure that the main flash is
closed. If it opens at any time during
shooting, close it.
4 Press the button to select a flash
mode (P. 81).
● If close-up pictures are overexposed, try using the main flash by itself.
● When the main flash and the FL-40 are used together, the main flash isused as the compensating light source. This means that if the amount of
light from the FL-40 is insufficient (beyond its working range), the resulting
pictures may be underexposed.
Note
First, do steps 1 and 2 of “Using the FL-40 external flash” (P. 195).
Using the FL-40 external flash by itself
(flash mode)button
(flash) switch
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External flash (Cont.)
Mode dialsetting
1 Mount the external flash on the flash
bracket, fasten the bracket to the
camera’s tripod socket and connect theflash bracket and the camera’s 5-pin
external flash socket using the bracket
cable.
2 Select M from “A/S/M mode setting”.
See P. 52. Adjust the shutter speed and
the aperture (P. 60).● Remember that a slow shutter speed
can produce blurred images. For thebest results, we recommend that youset the shutter speed from 1/200 to1/300 seconds.
3 Turn on the external flash.
4 Set the mode that automatically
controls the amount of light emitted by
the external flash.
5 Set ISO and aperture on the external
flash to match the camera’s settings.● See the user’s manual for the external
flash to select the modes.
External flashes (commercially available) can also be used with the FL-BK01
(optional) and FL-CB01 bracket cable (optional) when the camera’s mode dial
is set to A/S/M.
For details on compatible commercially available external flashes, refer to the
next page.
Using commercially available external flashes
5-pin external flash socket
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External flash (Cont.)
● The camera’s flash mode will have no effect on the external flash. The
external flash will fire even when the camera’s flash mode is set to (off).
● Confirm in advance that the external flash you are using is synchronized
with the camera.
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External flash (Cont.)
When selecting an external flash, use products which meet the following
basic conditions.
(1) Some flashes available on the market operate with a high voltage synchro
terminal. If one of these is used, it may not function properly. Contact the
manufacturer of the flash you are using concerning the specifications of
the flash’s synchro terminal.
(2) Some flashes available on the market have the polarity of the synchro
terminal reversed. In this case, even if the flash is connected, it will not
fire. Contact the manufacturer of the flash for more information.
(3) Exposures when using an external flash require that adjustments be
made on the external flash unit. If an external flash is used in the Auto
mode, match it with the F value and ISO sensitivity settings on the
camera.
(4) Even if the auto F value and ISO sensitivity of the external flash are set to
the same conditions as those on the camera, depending on the
photographic conditions, it is possible that the correct exposure may not
be obtained anyway. In such a case, adjust the auto F value or ISO value
on external flash unit or calculate the distance in the manual mode and
use it that way. However, generally, the auto F value and ISO value canonly be adjusted 1 step and beyond that, exposure compensation cannot
be made. (Exposure compensation in the camera is made invalid in
external flash photography.)
(5) Use a flash which is capable of covering an illumination angle for a 35 mm
or larger lens when calculated for 35 mm film. However, in close-up
photography with the lens on the wide setting, the bottom of the image
may not expose correctly. The ideal is to have a wide angle adapter to fit
on the flash and spread the illumination angle so it is wider.(6) Use a flash unit with a flash time of 1/200 sec. or less when using the
flash at full strength. For devices with a long flash time, such as a ring
flash, a portion of the light emitted will not contribute to the exposure.
(7) If a flash unit or other accessory with additional communications
functions other than the FL-40 is used, it may not only fail to
function properly, but may also cause damage to the camera’s
circuitry. Do not use such a device.
Compatible commercially available external flashes
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Troubleshooting
1 The batteries areexhausted.
2 The power is off.
3 The batteries are
loaded incorrectly.
4 The batteries are
temporarily unable to
function.
5 It is connected to a
personal computer.
6 The camera is in the
sleep mode.
1 Replace the batteries withnew ones.
2 Press the POWER switch to
turn on the power.
3 Reload the batteries
correctly.
4 The batteries may be too
cold. Warm them before use
by allowing them to return toroom temperature, or if
outdoors, putting them in an
inner jacket pocket.
5 The camera will not operate
while it is connected to a
personal computer.
6 Operate the camera (press
the shutter button, turn the
mode dial, etc.)
P. 20
P. 27
P. 20
–
–
P. 173
POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE
The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond.
The monitor does not turn on.
1 The camera is in the
sleep mode.
2 The camera is in the
battery save mode.
1 Operate the camera (press
the shutter button, turn the
mode dial, etc.)
2 Set BATTERY SAVE to OFF
in the menu.
P. 173
P. 174
The viewfinder does not turn on.
1 The camera is in the
sleep mode.
2 The camera is in the
playback mode.
1 Operate the camera (press
the shutter button, turn the
mode dial, etc.)
2 Set the mode dial to any
position except .
P. 173
P. 52
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POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE
No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed.
1 The mode dial is set to.
2 The memory gauge is
full.
3 The flash has not
finished charging.
4 The card access lamp
blinks during recording
in the mode.
5 There is a problem with
the card.
6 The card is full.
7 The batteries ran out of
power.
8 The monitor indications
disappear, or only the
battery check lights up.
9 A write-protect
adhesive seal is placed
on the card or there is
no card in the camera
(Smart Media).
1 Set the mode dial to anyposition except .
2 Wait until there is room in
the memory gauge.
3 Remove your finger from the
shutter button and wait until
the orange lamp stops
blinking.Take your shot
again.4 The recorded movie image
data is being written to the
card.You can start shooting
again when the card access
lamp stops blinking.
5 See the error code chart.
6 Erase unwanted pictures or
insert a new card. Before
erasing, download important
images to a PC.
7 Replace the batteries with
new ones.
8 Replace the batteries with
new ones. (Do not open the
battery compartment cover
when the card access lampis blinking.)
9 Insert a new card in the
camera.
P. 52
P. 16
P. 83
P. 75
P. 208
P. 25
P. 20
P. 20
P. 25
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POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE
1 The flash is closed.
2 The subject is bright
enough to shoot
without flash.
3 Sequential shooting is
on.
4 You are recording
movies.
5 Panorama shooting is
set.
6 FUNCTION is set to
BLACK/WHITE
BOARD.
1 Press the flash switch to
raise the flash.2 Set the flash to Fill-In mode.
3 Set the drive mode to
(single-frame shooting).
4 Select a shooting mode
other than .
5 Cancel the Panorama mode.
6 Set FUNCTION to OFF.
P. 81
P. 81
P. 99
P. 52
P. 105
P. 110
The date recorded with the image data is wrong.
1 The date is not set.
2 The camera has been
left for too long with the
batteries removed and
the date/time setting
was canceled.
1 Set the date. The clockadjustment is not factory-
preset.
2 Set the date again.
P. 30
P. 30
Your customized settings have been canceled.
1 You turned off the
power without saving
the settings.
1 Set ALL RESET to OFF. P. 155
The flash does not fire.
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POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE
Pictures you have already taken do not appear on the monitor.
1 The camera is in theshooting mode.
2 There is no picture on
the card.
3 There is a problem with
the card.
4 The camera is
connected to a TV.
5 The monitor is not on.
1 Set the mode dial to .
2 NO PICTURE appears on the
monitor. Record pictures.
3 See the error code chart.
4 The monitor does not
function when the camera is
connected to a TV.5 Press to turn on the
monitor.
P. 127
P. 36, 37
P. 208
P. 152
P. 38
1 The brightness is not
adjusted properly.
2 The monitor is exposed
to direct sunlight.
1 Adjust the brightness.
2 Block the sunlight or move
out of the sunlight.
P. 168
–
The monitor is not clear.
1 The diopter is not
adjusted properly.
2 The brightness is not
adjusted properly.
1 Adjust the diopter again.
2 Adjust the brightness.
P. 35
P. 168
The viewfinder display is not clear.
Picture rotate, Picture protect, Single-frame erase, All-frame erase,
Print reserve and Card formatting cannot be performed.1 A write-protect adhesive
seal is affixed to the
card (SmartMedia).
1 Use the card after peeling
off the seal. Do not reuse
the write protect seal.
P. 24
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POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE
The picture is out of focus.
1 The camera moved
when the shutter button
was pressed.
2 The AF target mark
was not on the subject.
3 The lens is dirty.
4 The shutter button was
pressed while standing
in front of the camera
in the self-timer mode.
5 The manual focus was
used with the wrong
focal distance.
1 Hold the camera correctly,
and press the shutter button.
Use a tripod, etc. to shoot anight scene.
2 Position the AF target mark
on the subject, or use the
focus lock.
3 Clean the lens with a soft
dry cloth.
4 Press the shutter button while
looking into the viewfinder,
not while standing in front of
the camera.
6 Use the right manual focus
for the distance.
P. 35
P. 62, 65
P. 207
P. 95
P. 69
1 The flash is in the auto-flash mode.
1 This “red-eye phenomenon”occurs with all cameras when aflash is used. It is caused bylight from the flash reflecting offthe retina at the back of theeye.Red-eye varies dependingon the individual and theshooting conditions such as
ambient lighting. Use of theRed-Eye Reducing Pre-Flashmode significantly reduces thisphenomenon.
P. 81
The subject’s eyes appear red in pictures recorded with the flash.
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POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE
The picture is too dark.
1 The flash was blocked
by a finger.
2 The subject was out of
the working range of
the flash.
3 The flash mode was
set to the Off mode.
4 The subject was toosmall and was backlit.
5 The sequential mode
was used.
1 Hold the camera correctly,
keeping your fingers away
from the flash.
2 Shoot within the flash
working range.
3 Press the flash switch to
raise the flash.
4 Set the flash to Fill-In mode.Or,use the spot metering mode.
5 Higher shutter speeds are
used when the sequential
mode is selected which may
result in pictures that are
darker than usual.
P. 35
P. 82
P. 81
P. 78, 81
P. 99
The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural.
1 Indoor lighting can
affect the picture’s
colors.
2 There is no white in the
subject.
3 The white balance
setting is wrong.
1 Set the white balance
according to the lighting.
2 Try to include something
white in the picture or shoot
using the Fill-in flash mode.
3 Adjust the white balance to
the light source.
P. 120
P. 81
P. 120
1 The flash mode wasset to the Fill-in flash
mode.
2 The subject was
excessively illuminated.
1 Select a flash mode otherthan the Fill-in flash mode.
2 Adjust the exposure
compensation or change the
camera position toward the
subject.
P. 81
P. 119
The picture is too bright.
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POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE
Halation produces unnatural colors in a picture.
1 Excessively bright
ultraviolet light on the
subject, such as
sunlight shiningthrough the leaves of
trees, window frames
in bright light at night,
reflection of metals
under direct sunlight,
etc.
1 Use an UV filter. Using a UV
filter is recommended only
under the conditions
described in the left columnso as not to lose the correct
color balance.
2 Process the pictures using a
graphics application that
supports JPEG (Paint Shop
Pro, Photoshop, etc.). For
example, after picking up
unnatural colors with asyringe tool, etc., you can
select color areas, and try
color conversion or
saturation adjustment. For
details, refer to the manual
of the graphics application
you are using.
–
The picture has obscured edge(s).
1 The lens was partlyblocked by a finger or
the strap.
1 Hold the camera correctly,keeping your fingers and the
strap away from the lens.
P. 35
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User maintenance
Turn off the power and attach the lens cap to the lens.
1 Turn off the camera. (P. 27)
2 Remove the batteries (P. 20). When using an AC adapter, unplug the
AC adapter from the camera and the AC outlet.
3 Exterior:Wipe gently with a soft cloth. To wipe off heavy dirt, soak the cloth in
diluted mild soap and wring it well. Wipe off the camera with the damp
cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used your camera at the
beach, use a cloth dampened with fresh water.
Monitor and viewfinder:
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Lens:
Blow dust off the lens with a blower brush (commercially available), then
wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
Card:
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
After use
Cleaning the camera
● Do not use a strong solvent such as benzine or alcohol, or chemically
treated cloth.
● Cleaning should be done only after the batteries have been removed or
other power supply units have been disconnected.
● Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty.
Note
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Error codes
If there is a problem with your camera, a blinking error code will appear.
Possiblecauses
The card is not
inserted, or it cannot
be recognized.
No more pictures
can be taken.
Writing to the card is
prohibited.
Cannot record, playback or erase
pictures on this card.
The recorded image
cannot be played
back with this
camera.
Monitor indicationsCorrective
action
Insert a card correctly or
insert a different card.
Replace the card or erase
unwanted pictures.
Remove the write-protect
adhesive seal attached to
the card (SmartMedia).
If the card is dirty, wipe thegold contacts with a cleantissue and insert it again. Ifthe problem is still notcorrected, the card cannot beused.
Download the image to apersonal computer and useimage processing softwareto view it. If that cannot bedone, the image file isdamaged.
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Error codes (Cont.)
Possible causes
The card is not
formatted.
There are no
pictures on the card,
so there is nothing to
play back.
There is no empty
space on the card, so
it cannot record new
information such as
print data.
The card cover isopen.
The battery is dead.
The camera stops
working.
Monitor indications
CARD-COVER OPEN
Consult your nearest Olympus dealer orcustomer support department (see back cover).
Other indications
Correctiveaction
Format the card.
Insert a card that contains
images.
Replace the card or erase
unneeded pictures.
Close the card cover.
Install either new or freshly
charged batteries.
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Menu maps
CAMERA
PICTURE
CARD
MODE MENU
To the next page
P mode
Top menu Tab Function Setting
DRIVE
ISO
SLOWNOISE REDUCTIONMULTI METERINGDIGITAL ZOOMFULLTIME AFAF MODE
PANORAMA2 IN 1FUNCTION
AF AREAINFO
WB
SHARPNESSCONTRASTSATURATIONCARD SETUP
, , , , BKT
( 0.3/ 0.7/ 1.0, x3/x5)*100, 200, 400–2.0 – +2.0
SLOW1, SLOW, SLOW2OFF, ONOFF, ONOFF, ONOFF, ONiESP, SPOTOFF, ONOFF, ON
OFF, BLACK&WHITE, SEPIA,WHITE BOARD, BLACK BOARD
OFF, ONOFF, ONTIFF (2048x1536,3:2 2048x1360, 1600x1200,
1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480)SHQ (2048x1536,3:2 2048x1360,
ENLARGE SIZE 3200x2400)HQ (2048x1536,3:2 2048x1360,
ENLARGE SIZE 3200x2400)SQ1 (1600x1200, 1280x960/ HIGH, NORMAL)SQ2 (1024x768, 640x480/ HIGH, NORMAL)AUTO, PRESET ( , , ,
, , ),–7 – +7–5 – +5–5 – +5–5 – +5FORMAT, CANCEL
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ALL RESET
PW ON/OFF SETUP
REC VIEW SHUTTERSLEEPMY MODE SETUP
FILE NAMEPIXEL MAPPING
m/ftVIDEO OUTBATTERY SAVESHORT CUT
CUSTOM BUTTON
OFF, ON
ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH,ESPAÑOLSCREEN/OFF, 1, 2SOUND/OFF, ONOFF, ONOFF, 1, 2/LOW, HIGHOFF, 1, 2/LOW, HIGH30SEC, 1MIN, 3MIN, 5MIN,10MINCURRENT (SET, CANCEL),RESET (ALL RESET, CANCEL),CUSTOM*, 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 RESET, AUTO
m, ftNTSC, PALOFF, ONA/B/C, all items included in theCAMERA tab
and all items included in thePICTURE tabAE LOCK, DRIVE, ISO,A/S/M, SLOW, NOISEREDUCTION, DIGITAL ZOOM,FULLTIME AF, AF MODE, ,FUNCTION, INFO,
, , WBSame settings as DRIVE onthe previous page.Same settings as on the
previous page.Same settings as WB onthe previous page.
SETUPMODE MENU
DRIVE
WB
P mode (cont.)
* For CUSTOM settings, refer to “Available items and factory default settings” on P. 166.
Top menu Tab Function Setting
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DRIVE
ISOA/S/M
SLOWNOISE REDUCTIONMULTI METERINGDIGITAL ZOOMFULLTIME AFAF MODE
2 IN 1FUNCTION
AF AREAINFO
WB
SHARPNESSCONTRASTSATURATIONCARD SETUP
, , , , BKT
( 0.3/ 0.7/ 1.0, x3/x5)*100, 200, 400A, S, M–2.0 – +2.0
SLOW1, SLOW, SLOW2OFF, ONOFF, ONOFF, ONOFF, ONiESP, SPOTOFF, ON
OFF, ON
OFF, BLACK&WHITE, SEPIA,WHITE BOARD, BLACK BOARD
OFF, ONOFF, ONTIFF (2048x1536,3:2 2048x1360, 1600x1200,
1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480)
SHQ (2048x1536,3:2 2048x1360,ENLARGE SIZE 3200x2400)HQ (2048x1536,3:2 2048x1360,
ENLARGE SIZE 3200x2400)SQ1 (1600x1200, 1280x960/ HIGH, NORMAL)SQ2 (1024x768, 640x480/ HIGH, NORMAL)AUTO, PRESET ( , , ,
, , ),–7 – +7–5 – +5–5 – +5–5 – +5FORMAT, CANCEL
CAMERA
PICTURE
CARD
MODE MENU
To the next page
Top menu Tab Function Setting
A/S/M Mode
* Not available in the M mode.
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* For CUSTOM settings, refer to “Available items and factory default settings” on P. 166.
Top menu Tab Function Setting
A/S/M Mode (Cont.)
ALL RESET
PW ON/OFF SETUP
REC VIEW SHUTTERSLEEPMY MODE SETUP
FILE NAME
PIXEL MAPPING
m/ftVIDEO OUTBATTERY SAVESHORT CUT
CUSTOM BUTTON
OFF, ON
SCREEN/OFF, 1, 2SOUND/OFF, ONOFF, ONOFF, 1, 2/LOW, HIGHOFF, 1, 2/LOW, HIGH30SEC, 1MIN, 3MIN, 5MIN,10MINCURRENT (SET, CANCEL),RESET (ALL RESET, CANCEL),CUSTOM*, 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 RESET, AUTO
m, ftNTSC, PALOFF, ONA/B/C, all items included in theCAMERA taband all items included in thePICTURE tab
AE LOCK, DRIVE, ISO,A/S/M, SLOW, NOISEREDUCTION, DIGITAL ZOOM,FULLTIME AF, AF MODE, ,FUNCTION, INFO,
, , WBSame settings as DRIVE onthe previous page.Same settings as on theprevious page.Same settings as WB on
the previous page.
SETUPMODE MENU
DRIVE
WB
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DRIVE
ISO1/2/3/4
SLOW
NOISE REDUCTION*MULTI METERINGDIGITAL ZOOM*FULLTIME AFAF MODE
PANORAMA*2 IN 1FUNCTION
AF AREAINFO
WB
SHARPNESSCONTRASTSATURATIONCARD SETUP
, , , , BKT
( 0.3/ 0.7/ 1.0, x3/x5)*AUTO, 100, 200, 400 1, 2, 3, 4–2.0 – +2.0
SLOW1, SLOW, SLOW2OFF, ONOFF, ONOFF, ONOFF, ONiESP, SPOTOFF, ON
OFF, ON
OFF, BLACK&WHITE, SEPIA,WHITE BOARD, BLACK BOARDOFF, ONOFF, ONOFF, ONTIFF (2048x1536,3:2 2048x1360, 1600x1200,
1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480)SHQ (2048x1536,3:2 2048x1360,
ENLARGE 3200x2400)HQ (2048x1536,3:2 2048x1360,
ENLARGE 3200x2400)SQ1 (1600x1200, 1280x960/ HIGH, NORMAL)SQ2 (1024x768, 640x480/ HIGH, NORMAL)
AUTO, PRESET ( , , ,, , ),–7 – +7–5 – +5–5 – +5–5 – +5FORMAT, CANCEL
CAMERA
PICTURE
CARD
MODE MENU
To the next page
Top menu Tab Function Setting
Mode
* Not available depending on the mode that the mode is based on. Refer to the menu maps for eachmode.
NoteWhen you use the mode, the MODE MENU consists of the items listed in each menu map for themode that the My mode is based on. Refer to the menu maps for each mode.
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Top menu Tab Function Setting
PW ON/OFF SETUP
REC VIEW SHUTTERSLEEPMY MODE SETUP
FILE NAMEPIXEL MAPPING
m/ftVIDEO OUTBATTERY SAVESHORT CUT
CUSTOM BUTTON
SCREEN/OFF, 1, 2
SOUND/OFF, ONOFF, ONOFF, 1, 2/LOW, HIGHOFF, 1, 2/LOW, HIGH30SEC, 1MIN, 3MIN, 5MIN,10MINCURRENT (SET, CANCEL),RESET (ALL RESET, CANCEL),CUSTOM*, 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 RESET, AUTO
m, ftNTSC, PALOFF, ONA/B/C, all items included in theCAMERA taband all items included in thePICTURE tabAE LOCK, DRIVE, ISO,A/S/M, SLOW, NOISEREDUCTION, DIGITAL ZOOM,FULLTIME AF, AF MODE, ,FUNCTION, INFO,
, , WBSame settings as DRIVE onthe previous page.Same settings as on theprevious page.Same settings as WB onthe previous page.
SETUPMODE MENU
DRIVE
WB
Mode
* For CUSTOM settings, refer to “Available items and factory default settings” on P. 166.
NoteWhen you use the mode, the MODE MENU consists of the items listed in each menu map for themode that the My mode is based on. Refer to the menu maps for each mode.
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DRIVE
ISO
SLOWMULTI METERINGDIGITAL ZOOM* FULLTIME AFAF MODE
*PANORAMA*
2 IN 1FUNCTION
AF AREAINFO
WB
SHARPNESSCONTRASTSATURATIONCARD SETUP
, , , , BKT
( 0.3 / 0.7/ 1.0, x3/x5)AUTO, 100, 200, 400–2.0 – +2.0
SLOW1, SLOW, SLOW2OFF, ONOFF, ONOFF, ONiESP, SPOTOFF, ONOFF, ON
OFF, BLACK&WHITE, SEPIA,WHITE BOARD, BLACK BOARD
OFF, ONOFF, ONTIFF (2048x1536,3:2 2048x1360, 1600x1200,
1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480)SHQ (2048x1536,
3:2 2048x1360,ENLARGE SIZE 3200x2400)HQ (2048x1536,3:2 2048x1360,
ENLARGE SIZE 3200x2400)SQ1 (1600x1200, 1280x960/ HIGH, NORMAL)SQ2 (1024x768, 640x480/ HIGH, NORMAL)AUTO, PRESET ( , , ,
, , ),
–7 – +7–5 – +5–5 – +5–5 – +5FORMAT, CANCEL
CAMERA
PICTURE
CARD
MODE MENU
To the next page
Top menu Tab Function Setting
* Not available in the mode.
/ / / / / mode
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Top menu Tab Function Setting
/ / / / / mode
ALL RESET
PW ON/OFF SETUP
REC VIEW SHUTTERSLEEPMY MODE SETUP
FILE NAME
PIXEL MAPPING
m/ftVIDEO OUTBATTERY SAVESHORT CUT
CUSTOM BUTTON
OFF, ON
SCREEN/OFF, 1, 2SOUND/OFF, ONOFF, ONOFF, 1, 2/LOW, HIGHOFF, 1, 2/LOW, HIGH30SEC, 1MIN, 3MIN, 5MIN,10MINCURRENT (SET, CANCEL),RESET (ALL RESET, CANCEL),CUSTOM*, 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 RESET, AUTO
m, ftNTSC, PALOFF, ONA/B/C, all items included in theCAMERA taband all items included in thePICTURE tab
AE LOCK, DRIVE, ISO,A/S/M, SLOW, NOISEREDUCTION, DIGITAL ZOOM,FULLTIME AF, AF MODE, ,FUNCTION, INFO,, , , WBSame settings as DRIVE onthe previous page.Same settings as on theprevious page.Same settings as WB on
the previous page.
SETUPMODE MENU
DRIVE
WB
* For CUSTOM settings, refer to “Available items and factory default settings” on P. 166.
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ISODIGITAL ZOOMFULLTIME AF FUNCTION SHARPNESSCONTRASTSATURATIONCARD SETUP
ALL RESETPW ON/OFF SETUP
FILE NAMEPIXEL MAPPING
VIDEO OUTBATTERY SAVE
OFF, ON
AUTO, 100, 200, 400, 800OFF, ONOFF, ONOFF, ONOFF, BLACK&WHITE, SEPIA–7 – +7–5 – +5–5 – +5–5 – +5FORMAT, CANCEL
OFF, ONSCREEN/OFF, 1, 2SOUND/OFF, ONOFF, 1, 2/LOW, HIGHRESET, AUTO
NTSC, PALOFF, ONHQ, SQ
AUTO, PRESET ( , , ,, , ),
CAMERA
PICTURE
CARD
SETUP
MODE MENU
WB
mode
Top menu Tab Function Setting
DRIVE
CARD SETUP
, , , , BKT ( 0.3 / 0.7/ 1.0, x3/x5)TIFF (2048x1536, 3:2 2048x1360, 1600x1200, 1280x960,
1024x768, 640x480)SHQ (2048x1536, 3:2 2048x1360, ENLARGE SIZE 3200x2400)HQ (2048x1536, 3:2 2048x1360, ENLARGE SIZE 3200x2400)SQ1 (1600x1200, 1280x960/HIGH, NORMAL)SQ2 (1024x768, 640x480/HIGH, NORMAL)
FORMAT, CANCEL
Function Setting
@ mode
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CARD SETUPALL RESETPW ON/OFF SETUP SCREEN SETUPVOLUME
VIDEO OUT
MOVIE PLAYBACK
INDEXEDIT
640 x 480, 320 x 240, CANCELOK, CANCELCANCEL, FORMATOFF, ONSCREEN/OFF, 1, 2SOUND/OFF, ONPW ON, PW OFFOFF, +1 – +5OFF, 1, 2/LOW, HIGH
NTSC, PAL4, 9, 16
PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME,EXITOK, RESET, CANCELOK, RESET, CANCEL
PLAY
EDIT*1
CARDSETUP
MODE MENU
*1MOVIE PLAY *2
INFO
mode
*1 Not displayed during movie playback.*2 Not displayed during still picture playback.
Top menu Tab Function Setting
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Menu functions & factory defaultsettings
● When “–” appears in a mode column, it means that the corresponding function is notavailable in that mode or cannot be set in that mode. Some function settings areautomatically determined by the settings selected in other modes.
* Factory default settings of the mode differs depending on which shooting mode isselected.
–
A S M P
AUTO 100 AUTO –
–
– A –
0 – 0 –
– SLOW1 – SLOW1 –
OFF – OFF –
OFF –OFF (Not
available in M.) OFF –
OFFOFF
(Not availablein .)
OFF –
OFF –
iESP – iESP –
OFF – OFF –
OFFOFF
(Not availablein .)
OFF –
OFF –
OFF – OFF
OFF – OFF
HQ (2048 x 1536)HQ
(320 x240)
HQ (2048 x 1536) –
AUTO (when selecting PRESET: ) –
0 –
Mode
Function
DRIVE
ISO
A/S/M
SLOW
NOISE REDUCTION
MULTI METERING
DIGITAL ZOOM
FULLTIME AF
AF MODE
FUNCTION
INFO
WB
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Menu functions & factory default settings (Cont.)
● When “–” appears in a mode column, it means that the corresponding function is notavailable in that mode or cannot be set in that mode. Some function settings areautomatically determined by the settings selected in other modes.
* Factory default settings of the mode differs depending on which shooting mode isselected.
A S M P
ON (Not available in .)
1/HIGH–
ON – ON –
1/HIGH – 1/HIGH –
– CURRENT CURRENT– –
– SCREEN/1, SOUND/ON
–
– PWON
OFF 3MIN –
– RESET –
– 0
– ENGLISH
Y M D/2002/1/1
–
–NTSC or PAL (Factory default setting depends on the
region where you purchased this camera.)
– m – m
OFF –
– –A: DRIVEB:C:WB
– 9
– –AEL AEL
–A: DRIVEB:C:WB
0 –
0 –
0 –
–
– OFF
Mode
Function
SHARPNESS
CONTRAST
SATURATION
ALL RESET
PW ON/OFF SETUP
REC VIEW
VOLUME
SHUTTER
SLEEP
SCREEN SETUP
MY MODE SETUP
FILE NAME
m/ft
VIDEO OUT
BATTERY SAVE
SHORT CUT
CUSTOM BUTTON
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Modes & Shooting functions
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
––
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(Not available in .)
(Not available in .)
Mode
Function
Taking still pictures
Recording movies
A/S/M mode setting
Aperture value setting
Aperture priority shooting
Shutter speed setting
Shutter priority shooting
Manual shooting
“My Mode” setting“My Mode”shooting
Zoom
Digital zoom
Auto focus
Focus lock
AF mode setting
Fulltime AF
AF AREA
Manual focus
Auto
Red-eye Reduction
Fill-in
1st Curtain
2nd Curtain
1st Curtain withRed-eye Reduction
Flash intensity control
Spot metering
P
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
––
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
A S M
F l a s h
: Available, – : Not available
*The shooting mode selected in the mode also affects availability of some functions.
For details, refer to the individual function page.
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Modes & Shooting functions (Cont.)
: Available, – : Not available
*The shooting mode selected in the mode also affects availability of some functions.
For details, refer to the individual function page.
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(Not available in .)
Available only in .
Mode
Function
Multi metering
AE lock
Macro shooting
Self-timer shooting
Remote control
Sequential shooting
High-speed sequentialshooting
AF sequential shooting
Auto bracketing
Panorama shooting
2 in 1 shooting
Function shooting
Record mode setting
ISO setting
Exposure
compensationAuto white balance
Preset white balancesetting , , , ,one-touch whitebalance
White balanceadjustment
Sharpness setting
Contrast setting
Saturation setting
Noise reduction
Custom button setting
P
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
A S M
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Modes & Shooting functions (Cont.)
: Available, – : Not available
*The shooting mode selected in the mode also affects availability of some functions.
For details, refer to the individual function page.
–
–
–
–
–
––
–
––
Mode
Function
Shortcut setting
My mode setup
All reset
Beep
Shutter sound
Rec view
Sleep timer
Battery save
Information displayHistogram display
Power on/off displaysetting
Monitor brightnessadjustment
File name setting
Pixel mapping
m/ft settingVideo output setting
Language setting
P
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
––
–
–
–
–
––
–
A S M
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Specifications
Product type Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)
Recording systemStill Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with
Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), TIFF(non-compression), Digital Print Order Format(DPOF)
Sound with Wave formatstill imagesMovie QuickTime Motion JPEG support
Memory 3V (3.3V) SmartMedia, 4 MB to 128 MB (allcards except 2 MB)xD-Picture Card (16 to 128 MB)
No. of storable pictures Record without sound(When a 16 MB 1 frame (TIFF: 2048x1536)card is used) Approx. 2 frames (SHQ: 3200x2400)
Approx. 8 frames (HQ: 3200x2400)Approx. 11 frames (SQ1: 1600x1200)Approx. 26 frames (SQ2: 1024x768)
No. of effective pixels 3,200,000 pixels
Image pickup device 1/2.7" CCD solid-state image pickup
3.34 Megapixel (gross)Recording image 3200 x 2400 pixels (SHQ/HQ)resolutions 2048 x 1536 pixels (TIFF/SHQ/HQ)
2048 x 1360 pixels (TIFF/SHQ/HQ)1600 x 1200 pixels (TIFF/SQ1)1280 x 960 pixels (TIFF/SQ1)1024 x 768 pixels (TIFF/SQ2)640 x 480 pixels (TIFF/SQ2)
Lens Olympus lens 5.9 mm to 59 mm, f2.8 to f3.5,
10 elements in 7 groups (equivalent to 38 mm to380 mm lens on 35 mm camera)
Photometric system Digital ESP metering, Spot metering system
Aperture W : f2.8 to f8T : f3.5 to f8
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Specifications (Cont.)
Shutter speed Used with mechanical shutterStill 1 to 1/1000 sec. (M mode: 16 to 1/1000 sec.;
when slow synchronization is used: 4 to
1/1000 sec.)Movie 1/30 to 1/8000 sec.
Viewfinder 0.44" TFT color LCD display, approx. 180,000pixels
Monitor 1.5" TFT color LCD displayApprox. 114,000 pixels
Battery charging time Approx. 6 sec. (at normal temperature with newfor flash batteries)
Autofocus TTL system autofocus,Contrast detection system,Focusing range: 0.1 m to ∞ (0.3 ft to ∞)
Outer connector DC-IN jack, USB connector (mini-B),A/V OUT jack,5-pin external flash socket
Automatic calendar Up to 2099system
Operating environment
Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to104°F) (operation)–20°C to 60°C (– 4°F to 140°F) (storage)
Humidity 30% to 90% (operation)10% to 90% (storage)
Power supply For batteries, use 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs,or 4 AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries,Alkaline batteries, lithium batteries or optionalAC adapter.Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot beused.
Dimensions 107.5 mm x 76 mm x 77.5 mm(W) X (H) X (D) (4.2" x 3.0" x 3.1")
Weight 310 g (0.7 lb) (without batteries/card)
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR
OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.
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Glossary of terms
A (Aperture Priority) Mode
You set the aperture yourself and
the camera automatically varies
the shutter speed so that thepicture is taken with the best
exposure.
AE (Automatic Exposure)
The camera's built-in exposure
meter automatical ly sets the
exposure. The 3 AE modes
available on this camera are P
mode, in which the camera selectsboth the aperture and 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 shutter speed and the
camera sets the aperture. In M
mode, the user selects both theaperture and the shutter speed.
Aperture
The adjustable lens opening which
controls the amount of light that
enters the camera. The larger the
aperture, the shorter the depth of
f ield and the fuzzier the
background. The smal ler the
aperture, the greater the depth of
f ield and the sharper the
background. Aperture is measured
in f/stops. Larger aperture values
indicate smaller apertures, and
smaller aperture values indicate
larger apertures.
Backlight
A light source to illuminate the
monitor from behind the screen.
CCD (Charge-coupled Device)
This converts light passing through
the lens into electrical signals. On
this camera, light is picked up at
3,34 million points and converted
into RGB signals to build a single
image.
Contrast Detection MethodThis is used to measure the
distance to the subject . The
camera determines if the image is
focused by the level of contrast in
the subject.
Conventional Photograph
This refers to recording images
using silver halide (the method forrecording images in conventional,
non-digital photography.) This
system is in contrast to still video
and digital photography.
DCF (Design rule for Camera
File system)
A standard for image files by theJapan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association
(JEITA).
Digital ESP (Electro-Selective
Pattern) light metering
This determines the exposure by
metering and calculating the light
levels in the center and other areasof the image separately.
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Glossary of terms (Cont.)
DPOF (Digital Print Order
Format)
This is for saving desired print
settings on digital cameras. Byentering which images to print and
the number of copies of each, the
user can automatically have the
desired images printed by a printer
or print lab that supports the DPOF
format.
Eclipsing (Vignetting)
This refers to when an objectobscures part of the field of view
so that the whole subject is not
photographed. Vignett ing also
refers to when the image seen
through the viewfinder does not
exactly match the image shot
through the objective lens, so the
photographed image includesobjects not seen through the
viewfinder. In addition, vignetting
can occur when an incorrect lens
hood is used, causing shadowing
to appear in the corners of the
image.
Effective Pixel Resolution
The number of pixels used in the
CCD to create the image.
EV (Exposure Value)
A system for measuring exposure.
EV0 is when the aperture is at F1
and the shutter speed is 1 second.The EV then increases by 1 each
time the aperture increases by one
F stop or the shutter speed
increases by one increment. EV
can also be used to indicate
brightness and ISO settings.
Exposure
The amount of l ight used tocapture an image. The exposure is
determined by the time the shutter
is open (shutter speed) and the
amount of l ight that passes
through the lens (aperture).
Gross Pixel Resolution
The total number of pixels in a
CCD. Not all pixels are used to
create the image.
Flash Bracket
A mount used to attach an external
flash to the camera.
ISO
A method for indicating film speedby the International Organization
for Standardization (ISO) (e.g.
" ISO100"). Higher ISO values
indicate greater sensitivity to light,
so images can be exposed even in
low-light conditions.
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JPEG (Joint Photographic
Experts Group)
A compression format for color still
images. Photographs (images)shot using this camera are
recorded onto the SmartMedia
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.
M (Manual) Mode
The user sets both the aperture
and shutter speed.
NTSC/PAL (National Television
systems Committee/Phase
Alternating Line)
Kinds of TV video signal systems.
NTSC is used in Japan, North
America, Korea etc., while PAL is
used in Europe, China etc.
P (Program) Mode
Also called Program AE mode. The
camera automatically sets the bestshutter speed and aperture for the
shot.
PAL (Phase Alternating Line)
In Europe, PAL television signals
are normally used. North America
and Japan use NTSC signals.
Pixels
A pixel is the smallest unit (dot)
used to make up an image. Clear
large-sized printed images requiremillions of pixels.
Ring Flash
A flash unit that uses a circular
xenon fluorescent tube as its light
source.
S (Shutter Priority) Mode
Also called Shutter Priority AEmode. The user selects the shutter
speed and the camera
automatically varies the aperture
so that the picture is taken with the
best exposure.
Synchro Terminals
Terminals on an external flash unit
for connecting it to the camera.
TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color
Monitor
A color Monitor constructed using
thin-film technology.
TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)
An uncompressed format used for
saving highly-detailed black &white or color image data. TIFF
image fi les can be handled by
software programs for scanners
and graphics applications.
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TTL (Through-The-Lens) System
To help adjust exposure, a light
receptor bui l t into the camera
directly measures the light passingthrough the lens.
TTL-AUTO
For use with an external flash.
Light emitted by the f lash 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's intensity.
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A
A (Aperture Priority shooting) ......58AA alkaline battery ........................22
A/V OUT jack ................................11AC adapter ....................................22AE lock..........................................89AE memory ..................................88AF AREA ......................................68AF MODE......................................66AF sequential shooting..................99AF target mark ........................63, 68ALL RESET ................................155All-frame erase ............................150All-frame print reserve ................186Aperture ..................................58, 60Arrow pad......................................10AUTO (Full-auto shooting) ............54Auto bracketing ..........................100Auto focus ....................................63Auto white balance......................120Auto-flash......................................78
BBattery ..........................................20Battery check ................................16Battery compartment cover ..........11Battery save ................................174Beep............................................169
C
CARD SETUP ......................50, 151
Camera movement warning ..........71Card ..............................................24Card cover ....................................11Close-up playback ......................139Cloudy day ..................................120Connector cover............................11Contrast ......................................124Custom button ............................157
D
Date/time setting ..........................30DC-IN jack ....................................11
Digital ESP metering ....................85Digital zoom ..................................77Diopter adjustment dial ..........10, 35Double-click playback..................128DPOF ..........................................184DRIVE ..........................................99
E
EDIT............................................136
ENGLISH ......................................34Erace ....................................41, 149Exposure compensation..............119
F
FILE NAME ................................179File number ..........................15, 179Fill-in flash ....................................78Flash ....................................78, 195Flash charge ................................83Flash intensity control ..................84Flash mode ..................................78Flash off ........................................79Flash stand-by ........................13, 71Fluorescent light..........................120Focus ............................................63Focus lock ....................................65FORMAT ....................................151Frame number ..............................15
Full-auto shooing ..........................54FULLTIME AF................................67FUNCTION..................................110
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G, H, I
Green lamp ..................................62High quality ................................112
High-speed sequential shooting....99Histogram....................................171HQ ..............................................112INDEX ........................................133Index display ..............................140Information display ......................167ISO..............................................117
L
Landscape-Portrait shooting ........54Landscape-Scene shooting ..........54LANGUAGE ..................................33Lens ..............................................11Lithium battery pack......................22
M
M (Manual shooting) ....................60m/ft ..............................................183Macro ............................................92Memory gauge ..............................16Metering ........................................85MODE MENU................................47Monitor ..................................10, 168Monitor adjustment......................168Monitor button ..............................10MOVIE PLAY ..............................130MOVIE PLAYBACK ....................132Movie record ................................55
Multi-metering ..............................86My mode ....................................163
N, O
NiCd battery ..................................20Night-Scene shooting....................55
NiMH battery ................................22NOISE REDUCTION ..................126NTSC ..........................................182Number of storable still pictures....71OK/Menu button ............................10One-Touch white balance............121Optical zoom ................................76
P
PAL..............................................182PANORAMA................................105Picture rotation ............................154PIXEL MAPPING ........................181Playback mode............................127Portrait shooting............................54Preset white balance ..................120Print reserve................................184Protect ..................................40, 148PW ON/OFF................................175
Q, R
Quality ........................................112Quick View ..................................128REC VIEW ..................................172Record mode ..............................112Recording sound ........103, 104, 147Red-eye reduction ........................78Remote control..............................97
Resizing ......................................142Resolution ..................................113
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S
S (Shutter priority shooting) ..........59Saturation....................................125
SCREEN SETUP ........................177Seconds remaining ......................74Self Portrait shooting ....................55Self-timer ......................................95Sequential shooting ......................99SHARPNESS..............................123Shooting mode ..............................52Shortcut menu ......................45, 160SHQ ............................................112Shutter button..........................10, 62Shutter speed..........................59, 60Single-frame erase......................149Single-frame playback ................127Single-frame print reserve ..........188Single-frame/normal shooting ..........99SLEEP ........................................173Slide-show ..................................129Slow synchronization ....................79SmartMedia ..................................24
Sound volume ............................146Speaker ................................11, 104Sports shooting ............................54Spot metering................................85SQ ..............................................112Strap..............................................18Strap eyelet ............................11, 18Sunny day ..................................120Super macro..................................94
T
Telephoto ......................................76TIFF ............................................112
Top menu ......................................45Trimming......................................143Tripod socket ................................11Tungsten light ..............................120TV playback ................................152
U, V, W, X, Z
USB connector ..............................11VIDEO OUT ................................182
Viewfinder ........................12, 14, 35WB (White balance) ....................120Wide-angle....................................76Write-protect seal..........................24xD-Picture Card ............................24Zoom lever ..............................10, 76
Number
2 IN 1 ..........................................1083:2 ..............................................1165-pin external flash socket ............11
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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.
DIGITALCAMERA
PERSONALCOMPUTER
DIGITAL CAMERA — PC CONNECTION
OPERATION MANUAL
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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. However, if you find any errors or
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. Reproduction without
permission of the copyright owner is prohibited.
The PC screens shown in this manual may differ slightly from the actual displays
on some PC models.
Trademarks
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or
trademarks of their respective owners.
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Wi n d ow s
INDEX
Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Identifying the OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Macintosh (OS 9/X). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Downloading image files using other OS
(For other OS users). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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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.
* Even if your computer has a USB connector, data transfer may not functioncorrectly if you are using one of the operating systems listed below or if you have
an add-on USB connector (extension card, etc.).
Windows 95/NT 4.0
Windows 98/98 SE upgrade from Windows 95
Mac OS 8.6 or lower (except Mac OS 8.6 equipped with USB MASS Storage
Support 1.3.5 installed at the factory)
Data transfer is not guaranteed on a home-built PC system or PCs with no
factory installed OS.
Identifying the OS (p.6)
Windows 98/98 SE (Second Edition)
Windows Me/2000/XPMacOS 9.0 - 9.1/OS X (10.0)
* For OS 8.6, see below.
Installing the USBdriver for Windows98 (p.9)
Connecting the camera to the computer using the provided USB cable(Windows p.11, Mac p.24)
Confirming the computer recognizes
the camera (p.14)
Downloading image files(Windows p.17, Mac p.26)
Disconnecting the USB cable(Windows p.20, Mac p.30)
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• 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. Be
careful when downloading files for a long period of time. Use the AC
adapter (optional) when downloading files.
• If you connect or disconnect the AC adapter when the camera is connected
to the computer and is running on battery power, it may result in the loss of
image data on the card or cause a malfunction in the computer. Before
connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter, disconnect the camera from
the computer and make sure that the camera is turned off.
• To avoid computer malfunctions, do not turn off the camera when the
camera is connected to a computer.
• If the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub, operation may
not be stable if there are any compatibility problems between the computer
and the hub. In such cases, do not use the hub and connect the camera
directly to the computer.
• You can view images using: graphics applications that support the JPEG
file format (Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, etc.); Internet browsers (Netscape
Communicator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.); CAMEDIA Master
software; or other software. For details on using commercial graphics
applications, refer to their instruction manuals.
• QuickTime is needed for playing back movies. QuickTime is included on
the provided software CD.
• If you want to process images, make sure to download them to your
computer first. Depending on the software, image files may be destroyed if
the images are processed (rotated, etc.) while they are on the card.
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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 Double-click the
“Control Panel” icon.
3 Double-click the
“System” icon.
The way the file icons inside the folder appear may vary depending on your
version of Windows. If you don’t see the icon you are looking for, click on
“view all Control Panel options” on the left of the window.
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4 A System Properties window will
appear. Note and record the
“System:” information.
Confirm that your system is Windows98, 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 USBdriver 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.
A window appears with the name of the computer’s OS.Confirm that the OS is OS 9.0-9.1 or OS X.
Users running Mac OS 9/X p.23
Users running other OS p.31
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WindowsWindowsWindowsWindows
Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XPUsing Windows 98/Me/2000/XPUsing Windows 98/Me/2000/XPUsing Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
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 thereis sufficient remaining battery power.
Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using Windows98/98 SE) ....................................................................................... 9
Connecting the camera to the computer ................................. 11
Confirming the computer recognizes the camera .................. 14
Confirming the USB driver is installed .................................... 15
Downloading images to your computer................................... 17
Disconnecting the camera from your computer ..................... 20
Make sure that:
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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, skip the procedure below as the USB
driver will be automatically installed. Proceed to “Connecting the camera to
the computer” ( p.11).
1 Insert the provided software CD
into your CD-ROM drive.
2 The Olympus Windows Installer
should automatically launch. Click
“USB driver for Windows 98”.
If the installer is not automatically launched, select “Run..” on the
“Start” menu and then execute “(drive letter):/ Information.exe”.
The drive letter of the CD-ROM varies depending on the computer.
To identify the drive letter, double-click “My Computer” on the desktop.
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3 Click “Continue”. The installation
of the USB driver will start.
4 Click “OK” to restart your computer
and the installation is complete.
5 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.
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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)
1Insert the marked end of the provided USB cable into the USBport on your computer as shown below.
2 After making sure that the camera is turned off, connect the end
of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera.
The location of the USB connector or multi connector varies depending
on the camera model. Refer to the camera manual for details.
The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer. For details,
refer to your computer's manual.
Look for this mark.
USB port
Terminal
Camera with a USB connector
USB port
Computer
USB connector
USB cable
Smaller terminalRectangular terminal
Camera with a multi connector
USB cable
Smaller terminal
USB port
Computer
Rectangular terminal
Camera’s multi connector (USB, A/V OUT)
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3 Turn the camera on.
Camera with a lens barrier
The power turns on automatically,
with the exception of some modelswhich require you to press the
(monitor) button.
When the camera is turned on, the
lamp on the right of the viewfinder
lights up.
Camera with a mode
Set the mode dial to . (If thecamera has a power switch as well
as a mode dial, turn the power
switch to ON.)
Camera with a mode
(Camera setup/connection
mode)
Set the mode dial to to turn
the camera on.
Lens barrier
Lamp
(monitor) button
Mode dial
Mode dial
Power switch
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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. Thecomputer recognizes the camera as a “Removable Disk”.
Windows XP
You can download image files from the camera easily.
Select “Copy pictures to folder on my computer using Microsoft
Scanner and Camera Wizard”, then follow the on-screen instructions.
You may also select “take no action” to bypass the Microsoft Scanner
and Camera Wizard. You may then use a more advanced imageviewing/editing program such as Olympus CAMEDIA Master
software. For detailed instructions on downloading, refer to the
CAMEDIA Master software user’s guide.
When the camera is connected to the computer, none of the camera buttons
are functional.
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Confirming the computer recognizes the camera
1 Double-click the “My Computer”
icon on the desktop.
For users running Windows XP, click
“My Computer” from the “Start” menu.
2 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”.
If you cannot find the icon, the camera
and computer are not connected
properly. Turn the camera off,
disconnect the camera from the
computer and connect again, or proceed to “Confirming the USB driver is installed” ( p.15) to make sure that the USB driver is fully
installed.
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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.
1Open “My Computer”and double-click the
“Control Panel” icon.
For users running
Windows XP, open
“Control Panel” from the
“Start” menu.
2 Double-click the
“System” icon.
3 The System window will appear.
Click the “Device Manager” tab.
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4 Confirm that “OLYMPUS Digital
Camera” is in the “Universal Serial
Bus Controller” category.
If you cannot find the “OLYMPUSDigital 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 thecomputer ”.
If the USB driver was successfully installed, you can find the following in the
“Device Manager”.
– the name of the camera you have connected listed under “Disk drives”
– “OLYMPUS Digital Camera” listed as one of the items in the “Universal
Serial Bus Controller” category
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Downloading images to your computer
1 Double-click the “My Computer”
icon on the desktop.
For users running Windows XP, click
“Control Panel” from the “Start” menu.
2 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”.
3 Double-click the
“Dcim” folder.
If an error message appears when you double-click the icon, there may be a
problem with one of the following:
the camera’s power source (the AC adapter is not properly connected or
the battery power is low)
Make sure that the AC adapter is correctly connected or that the batteries
are not running low.
the card (there is no card in the camera or there is a problem with the
card)
Check that you can play back pictures stored on the card on the monitor
of your digital camera.
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4 Double-click the “100olymp” folder.
Image files (JPEG files) with files
names such as “P1010001.jpg” are
displayed.
5 Double-click the “My Documents”
icon on the desktop.
If you cannot find the icon on thedesktop, select “Explorer” on the Start
menu and double-click the “My
Documents” icon.
• The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according
to the following rules.
• Serial numbers of image files run from 0001 to 9999.
• Serial numbers of folders run from 100 to 999.
• When file number 9999 is reached, a new folder is created and assignedthe next number.
• Months January through September are expressed by the numbers 1
through 9, October by the letter A, November by B and December by C.
Folder name
(Example)
File name(Example)
Serial number Month / Day / Serial number
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The “My Documents” window is
displayed.
6 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).
• To select all files, choose Edit > Select all.
When the image file has been downloaded to the computer, you can view
images by double-clicking the image files downloaded to your computer. The
files will be opened in the default image viewer of the operating system. If you
want to view the image a different size or process it, you will need to open the
image with software that supports JPEG or TIFF images files, such as Paint
Shop Pro, Photoshop or CAMEDIA Master software.
The lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp blinks while
the image is being copied. Never open the card cover on the camera, load or
remove the batteries, or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the lamp
is blinking as the image files may be destroyed.
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Disconnecting the camera from your computer
If your OS is Windows Me/2000, proceed to “Windows Me/2000/XP” (
p.21).
Windows 98
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 locationvaries depending on the model. Refer
to your camera’s reference manual.
2 Double-click the “My Computer”
icon and right-click the “Removable
Disk” to display the menu.
3 Click “Eject” on the menu.
Lamp
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4 Make sure that the lamp on the right
of the viewfinder or the card access
lamp is not blinking.
5 Remove the USB cable from the
camera.
6 Remove the USB cable from your computer.
Windows Me/2000/XP
1 Make sure that the lamp on the right
of the viewfinder or the card accesslamp 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.
Lamp
Lamp
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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.
4 When a message appears, click
“OK”.
5 Remove the USB cable from the
camera.
6 Remove the USB cable from your computer.
If the window returns the following message when you click “Unplug or Eject
Hardware”, first make sure that no image data is being downloaded from the
camera, and then remove the USB cable.
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MacintoshMacintoshMacintoshMacintosh
Using Mac OS (9/X)Using Mac OS (9/X)Using Mac OS (9/X)Using Mac OS (9/X)
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 coulddestroy image files (data). If you are using batteries, make sure that there
is sufficient remaining battery power.
If you are running Mac OS X, the connection to the computer and
downloading the image data are verified. Restrictions such as the
following may occur due to the OS.
The image file properties are not displayed correctly.
Images in the camera cannot be opened without first downloading
them. etc.
For more details, visit the Olympus web site.
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Downloading images to your computer................................... 26
Disconnecting the camera from your computer ..................... 30
Make sure that:
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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.
2 After making sure that the camera is turned off, connect the end
of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera.
The location of the USB connector or multi connector varies depending
on the camera model. Refer to the camera manual for details.
The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer. For details,refer to your computer's manual.
Look for this mark.
Terminal
USB port
Camera with a USB connector
USB port
Computer
USB connector
USB cable
Smaller terminalRectangular terminal
Camera with a multi connector
USB cable
Smaller terminal
USB port
Computer
Rectangular terminal
Camera’s multi connector (USB, A/V OUT)
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3 Turn the camera on.
Camera with a lens barrier
The power turns on automatically,
with the exception of some modelswhich 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 wellas a mode dial, turn the power
switch to ON.)
Camera with a mode
(Camera setup/connection
mode)
Set the mode dial to to turnthe camera on.
4 The computer recognizes the
camera as a new device.
The computer recognizes the
camera automatically and an
“Untitled” icon appears on the
desktop.
If you cannot find this icon, turn off the camera and connect again.
Mac OS X
When the computer has recognized the camera, the Apple Image
Capture software automatically launches. p.29
When the camera is connected to the computer, none of the camera buttons
are functional.
Lens barrier
Lamp
(monitor) button
Mode dial
Mode dial
Power switch
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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).
1 Double-click the “Untitled” icon
displayed on the desktop when the
camera is connected to the
computer.
2 Double-click the
“Dcim” folder.
3 Double-click the
“100OLYMP” folder.
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:
the camera’s power source (the AC adapter is not properly connected or
the battery power is low)
the card (there is no card in the camera or there is a problem with the
card)
Check that you can play back pictures on the monitor of your camera.
the USB cable (the camera is not properly connected to the computer by
the USB cable).
Apple “File Exchange” extension is not enabled.
• Please refer to your Apple operating system manual for instructions onhow to enable this extension.
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Image files (JPEG files) with files
names such as “P1010001.JPG” are
displayed.
4 Double-click the “Macintosh HD”
icon on the desktop.
• The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according
to the following rules.
• Serial numbers of image files run from 0001 to 9999.• Serial numbers of folders run from 100 to 999.
• When file number 9999 is reached, a new folder is created and assigned
the next number.
• Months January through September are expressed by the numbers 1
through 9, October by the letter A, November by B and December by C.
Folder name
(Example)
File name
(Example)
Serial number Month / Day / Serial number
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The “Hard Disk” window is displayed.
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. The files will be
opened in the default image viewer of the operating system. If you want to
view the image a different size or process it, you will need to open the imagewith software that supports JPEG or TIFF images files, such as Paint Shop
Pro, Photoshop or CAMEDIA Master software.
The lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp blinks while
the image is being copied. Never open the card cover on the camera, load or
remove the batteries, or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the lamp
is blinking as the image files may be destroyed.
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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 thecomputer.
• 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.
1 From the “Download To” menu,
select a destination folder.
2 To download all images, click
“Download All”.
To selectively download images,
click “Download Some” and
highlight the desired images.The images are transferred from the camera to your computer.
If you are operating Mac OS X and you want to download images using the
same procedure as for Mac OS 9, select “File > Close” and exit the Apple
Image Capture software. At this time, the camera is indicated as “unlabeled”.
If you use the Apple Image Capture software, images downloaded to your
computer and transferred back to a card may not play back on the camera or
may have other problems.
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Disconnecting the camera from your computer
1 Make sure that the lamp on the right
of the viewfinder or the card access
lamp is not blinking.
2 Drag the “untitled” icon on the
desktop to “Trash”.
3 Make sure that the lamp on the right
of the viewfinder or the card access
lamp is not blinking.
4 Remove the USB cable from the
camera.
5 Remove the USB cable from your
computer.
Lamp
Lamp
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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 9You 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?
Does your computer have a built-in PC card slot?
Consult your nearest Olympus representative.
Is your OS one of
the following?
•Windows 98
•Windows 2000
•Windows Me
•Windows XP
•Mac OS 9/X
YesNo
No
Yes
Connect the camera directly
to your computer using the
provided USB cable.
Use the optional USB
SmartMedia reader/writer.
*Certain card readers may not becompatible with Mac OS X.Check the Olympus website for the most up-to-date compatibilityinformation.
Use the optional PC
card adapter.
*Not supported by Windows NT4.0 or lower
Does your computer have a built-in floppy disk drive?
No
Yes
Use the optional
FlashPath floppy disk
adapter.
No
Yes
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