Page 1: Table Of Contents
INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL CAMERA Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. 1.Getting Started 2.Shooting and Playback Basics 3.Focusing 4.Custom Photography 5.Using Flash...
Page 2: Legal And Other Notices
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Page 3: A Guide To Reading These Instructions
A guide to reading these instructions These Instructions consist of the chapters listed below. You can also locate information on camera operation using the index provided on page 224. 1. Getting Started 2. Shooting and Playback Basics 3. Focusing 4. Custom Photography 5.
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Olympus America Inc.
Page 5 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
Page 6 6 Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. 7 Water and Moisture — Never use this product around water (near a bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, or swimming pool).
Page 7 12 Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using the optional AC adapter, unplug the adapter power cord from the wall outlet immediately. To avoid damage from unexpected power surges, always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the camera when the camera is not in use.
Page 8: Handling Batteries
Follow these important guidelines to prevent the batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shock or burns. DANGER 1 When using NiMH batteries, use only Olympus brand NiMH batteries and charger. 2 Never load batteries with their +/– terminals reversed. Never force batteries into the battery compartment.
Page 9 5 Never heat batteries or incinerate them. 6 Never attempt to connect a battery directly to a power outlet, or to a cigarette lighter in a vehicle. 7 If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately.
Page 10 Important safety instructions CAUTION 1 Olympus NiMH batteries are intended for use only with Olympus digital cameras. Never use these batteries with any other device. 2 Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration. 3 Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries, batteries of different manufacture or capacity, etc.).
Page 11: Handling The Camera
7 If the camera is accidentally dropped in water, or if liquid is spilled into the camera, stop using the camera, allow the camera to dry, and then remove the batteries. Contact the nearest Olympus authorized service center. Important safety instructions...
Page 12 Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately. 2 Never attempt to disassemble the camera. The internal circuits contain high voltage points which could cause serious burns or electrical shock.
Page 13 • This camera can use four AA NiMH batteries, four AA Alkaline batteries, four AA lithium batteries, four AA NiCd batteries, or two CR-V3 lithium battery packs. Use of Olympus brand batteries is strongly recommended. • Alkaline battery performance is limited, especially at low temperatures.
Page 14: Lcd Display And Backlight
● The backlight built into the monitor and control panel has a limited service life. When the monitor gets dark or flickers, consult your nearest Olympus dealer. ● In places subject to low temperatures, the backlight may take a long time to turn on or its color may change temporarily.
Page 15: Contents
Contents Legal and other notices...2 Trademarks ...2 A guide to reading these instructions...3 Conventions used in these instructions...3 Important safety instructions...4 Radio and Television Interference ...4 Handling batteries ...8 Handling the camera ...11 LCD Display and Backlight ...14 Contents ...15 Main features...20 Checking the package contents...21 Names of parts...23...
Page 16 Contents Shooting and Playback Basics ...51 Switching on and off ...52 Checklist before shooting ...54 Checking the remaining battery charge...54 Checking SmartMedia card status (Card check)...55 Checking the available shots/time...56 Adjusting the viewfinder...58 Holding the camera ...58 Pressing the shutter button ...59 Shooting ...60 Taking still pictures ...60 Taking pictures using the monitor...63...
Page 17 Taking pictures with pre-fixed exposure ...98 Setting the [OK] button functions (Setting AE Lock)...98 Taking pictures with the exposure locked (AE lock) ...99 Measuring the average brightness (Multi-metering) ...101 Locking the ISO value (ISO setting) ...103 [Color and Quality] Selecting the color tone (Preset White Balance) ...105 Setting the color tone (Quick Reference White Balance) ...107 Adjusting the color tone (White Balance Correction) ...109 Setting the recording quality (Quality setting) ...111...
Page 18 Contents Displaying, editing and erasing your pictures ...139 Displaying multiple images at one time (Index playback)...140 Selecting the number of images displayed concurrently (4, 9 or 16)...141 Enlarging images (Close-up playback)...142 Displaying images as a slide-show (Automatic playback) ...143 Preventing unintentional erasing of images (Image protect) ...144 Viewing images on a TV ...145 Displaying image information ...147 Displaying image information for pictures...148...
Page 19 Displaying images during image recording (REC VIEW) ...185 Saving/erasing images right after shooting (CHECK) ...186 When you select CHECK...186 When you use Auto Bracket ...189 Changing the way file names are assigned to recorded images (File Name setting)...191 Folder names and file names ...191 Assiging folder names and file names in each mode...191 Adjusting the Monitor brightness (Adjust monitor) ...193 Changing the dis distance units (m/ft setting)...194...
Page 20: Main Features
Main features The camera has a high-resolution CCD with a total pixel count of 3.34 million pixels and large-aperture lens (f/1.8) which enable you to capture high quality images. A 3x zoom lens and a digital zoom lens with a maximum magnification of 5x (recording size of 640 x 480) allow you to capture images of the same quality achievable with a 15x zoom.
Page 21: Checking The Package Contents
Checking the package contents Camera Remote control Warranty and user registration card CR-V3 Lithium Battery Pack (2) Software CD’s (including windows 98 USB driver installer software) Strap A/V cable USB cable Lens cap Lens cap cord Instructions and English Quick Start Guide Remote Control Instructions...
Page 22 Checking the package contents SmartMedia card (1) SmartMedia labels (2) SmartMedia Instructions Static-free SmartMedia case SmartMedia write-protect stick- ers (4)
Page 23: Names Of Parts
Names of parts Camera Control panel (P.25) Zoom lever (P.72, 86, 140, 142) Flash (built-in) (P.73, 125) Card cover (P.36) Self-timer/Remote control lamp (P.116, 117) Remote control receiver (P.117) Lens Microphone (P.122, 149) 5-pin external flash socket (P.133) DC IN jack (P.33) A/V output jack (P.145) USB connector...
Page 24: Viewfinder
Names of parts (Flash mode button / P. 73, 125) (Erase button / P. 71) (Spot/Macro button / P. 84, 97) (Print button / P.160) Viewfinder (P. 58, 60) Monitor (P. 25) Battery compartment cover (P. 29) Bottom view Battery compartment lock (P.
Page 25: Control Panel Display
Control Panel Display Manual focus (P. 82) Flash mode (P. 73, 125) Macro mode (P. 84) Spot Metering mode (P. 95) Sequence mode (P. 113) Self-timer/ Remote control (P. 115) Recording mode (P. 111) Monitor Display (During Shooting) Shutter speed Exposure com- Shooting mode Aperture P F2.8 1/800 + 2.0...
Page 27: Getting Started
Chapter Getting Started • This chapter describes the things you need to know before you can use your camera. These include the procedures for loading the batteries and SmartMedia card and for using the Mode dial and menu screens.
Page 28: Attaching The Strap And Lens Cap
Take care to attach the strap correctly as described above. If the strap is attached incorrectly in any way and the camera comes loose or is dropped as a result, Olympus accepts no liability whatsoever for any injury or dam- age that may arise.
Page 29: Loading The Batteries
Loading the batteries The camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA-size nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. Check that the Mode dial to “OFF”. Slide the battery compart- ment lock towards the icon.
Page 30 Loading the batteries If you are using AA-size bat- teries, ensure that battery polarities (+ and -) are as shown in the figure at right. Close the battery compart- ment cover by pressing it down onto the batteries and sliding it in the opposite direction to the arrow on the cover.
Page 31 WARNING Never use batteries from which the external seal (insulating cover) has been partially or entirely removed, or batteries that are cracked or split. Such batteries can leak battery fluid, overheat or burst if used. Some commercially available batteries are sold with the external seal (insulat- ing cover) partially or completely removed.
Page 32: Life Of The Lithium Battery Pack (Included)
Loading the batteries Life of the lithium battery pack (included) The table below provides an approximate guide to the number of shots that can be taken and the available playback time using the CR-V3 lithium battery pack supplied with the camera. However, note that the battery life can vary greatly depending on the bat- tery type and brand and the conditions under which the camera is used.
Page 33: Using A Domestic Ac Wall Outlet
To connect your camera to an ordinary domestic AC wall outlet, you need the optional AC adapter. Use an AC adapter designed for the area where camera is used. Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or service center for details. Check that the Mode dial to "OFF".
Page 34 Loading the batteries WARNING Incorrect use may cause a fire, electric shock or burns. • Be sure to use only the Olympus AC adapter. The use of other AC adapters could damage the camera or power supply and cause other unforeseeable accidents.
Page 35: Inserting And Removing Smartmedia Cards
• Be sure to read the SmartMedia instructions (enclosed). • Do not directly touch the card contact area with your hands. • Third-party 5-volt cards cannot be used. Use an Olympus card or a third-party 3-volt (3.3 V) card. If you use a non-Olympus brand commercially available card or card that has been formatted on a personal computer or other device, it may not be recognized by the camera.
Page 36: Inserting A Card
Inserting and removing SmartMedia cards Inserting a card Check that the Mode dial to "OFF". Open the card cover. Insert the card in the direc- tion shown in the figure. Note the orientation of the card. If it is inserted incorrectly, it may become jammed.
Page 37: Removing A Card
Removing a card Check that the Mode dial to "OFF". Open the card cover. Push the card in. The card pops out for easy removal. Grasp the card and pull it out. Notes on Removing a Card • Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batter- ies or unplug the AC adapter while the card access lamp is lit.
Page 38: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time Use the procedure below to set the date and time on the camera's internal clock. The date and time can then be imprinted on your shots. Remove the lens cap. Set the Mode dial to "P", "A/S/M", "...
Page 39 When is selected, use to select the date format. The available formats are as follows: DMY (Day-Month-Year) MDY (Month-Day-Year) YMD (Year-Month-Day) Press to adjust the "M" setting. Press month. Check that the month is correct and then press to move to the Day setting.
Page 40 The year 2000 is shown as '00. The adjusted date and time will revert to the default setting if the camera is left without batteries for approximately 1 hour (based on Olympus test con- ditions). If this occurs, set the date and time again.
Page 41: Using The Mode Dial
Using the Mode dial The Mode dial settings are "P" (Program mode), "A/S/M" (Still shooting mode), Still picture shooting mode is composed of these two modes, " record mode), "OFF" (camera off) and " The Mode dial provides an easy way to switch the camera on and off or select the mode.
Page 42: Using The Menus
Using the menus You can use the menus to access and select a wide range of camera settings. The menus are shown on the monitor and vary depending on the Mode dial setting. Refer to the shooting menu and playback menu options (P.46-49) to select the function you want to use.
Page 43 (Example) : Selecting "400" as the ISO setting AF/MF DRIVE AUTO AUTO 1 / 3 AF/MF DRIVE AUTO 1 / 3 Selection Confirm To save the current settings and exit Menu mode, press again this Pressing once merely selects the settings. Some settings also allow you to shoot pictures at the confir- mation stage.
Page 44 Using the menus the setting. The selected setting is dis- played in green. If the selected setting has additional options displayed on the right, proceed to step 5. .If not, proceed to step Where the selected setting has additional options, press to move to the next set of options and...
Page 45 Tips • When you want to return to the previous page (or proceed to the next page) in a menu screen: When the selection frame in the menu is at the bottom (or top) of the screen, press If you are on the last page, pressing Likewise, pressing •...
Page 46: Shooting Menu Options
Shooting menu options The table below shows the settings available on this camera. Select the set- tings that best suit your subject. For information on how to decide which options are best for your purposes (P.46-49), refer to the menu operation pages (P.42-45) or the pages covering the respective functions.
Page 47: Movie Record Menu
Menu Setting page CARD SETUP MODE SETUP A/S/M MODE AE LOCK Movie record menu These menu options are displayed in Movie record mode ( Menu Setting page AF/MF WB (White Balance) FUNCTION CARD SETUP MODE SETUP Shooting menu options Function Initializes (formats) the card.
Page 48: Playback Menu Options
Playback menu options Still picture playback menu These menu options are displayed when still image frames are being dis- played. Menu Setting page INFO FUNCTION CARD SETUP MODE SETUP Function Automatically displays suc- cessive frames. Allows you to view photogra- phy details for each image (camera settings, date and time, file name, etc.).
Page 49: Movie Playback Menu
Movie playback menu These menu options are displayed when you are playing back a movie. Menu Setting page MOVIE PLAY INFO FUNCTION CARD SETUP MODE SETUP Playback menu options Function Play back movie pictures. Allows you to view photo- graphy details for the movie (date and time, file name, etc.).
Page 51: Shooting And Playback Basics
Chapter Shooting and Playback Basics • This chapter covers basic camera operation and describes how to use the camera for simple photography, how to display your pictures and movies, and how to erase images. Familiarize yourself with your camera by reading through this chapter as you use the camera.
Page 52: Switching On And Off
Switching on and off By turning the Mode dial to any setting other than "OFF", the camera is switched on. Be sure to remove the lens cap. Press in on each side of the lens cap as shown in the figure and remove the lens cap.
Page 53 Switching on and off Always remove the lens cap before you switch the camera on. Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or unplug the AC adapter while the card access lamp is blinking. This could not only prevent the recording of your current picture, but could also destroy the data recorded on the card.
Page 54: Checklist Before Shooting
Checklist before shooting Checking the remaining battery charge When you switch the camera on, the level of remaining battery charge is dis- played on the control panel. When the remaining battery charge is low, load new batteries. If you are using NiMH or Ni-Cd batteries, recharge the batteries. lights (and turns off automatically).
Page 55: Checking Smartmedia Card Status (Card Check)
Checking SmartMedia card status (Card check) When the camera is switched on in a shooting mode, the camera automatically checks for a card. Control panel View- finder Control panel Control panel Monitor CARD SETUP ENTER OK Checklist before shooting Displayed when there is no card in the camera or when there is a card fault.
Page 56: Checking The Available Shots/Time
Checklist before shooting Checking the available shots/time When you switch the camera on with the Mode dial set to "P" or "A/S/M", the number of storable pictures is displayed on the control panel. (When you switch the camera on with the Mode dial set to “ time (in seconds) is displayed.) Still picture shooting mode Number of storable pictures...
Page 57 Available shooting time (seconds) Recording Number of pixels mode 320 x 240 160 x 120 • This table shows the maximum times for movies with sound shot by pressing the shutter button down fully once and shooting continuously. The available shooting time shown on the control panel and monitor is the remaining time for which you can record data on the current card.
Page 58: Adjusting The Viewfinder
Adjusting the viewfinder Turn the diopter adjust- ment dial until you can see the AF target mark clearly. Holding the camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides to prevent the camera from moving. Landscape position Do not apply excessive force to the lens.
Page 59: Pressing The Shutter Button
Pressing the shutter button The shutter button has a 2-step operation. Practice using the shutter button before you take pictures. Press the shutter button lightly (press halfway down). The focus and image bright- ness (exposure) are locked. The green lamp beside the viewfinder lights.
Page 60: Shooting
Shooting Taking still pictures A/S/M Set the Mode dial to "P". You can also take pictures with the Mode dial set to "A/S/M". (P.88-91) Compose the picture by looking through viewfinder and using the zoom lever. (P.72) Compose the shot so that the subject is in the center of the AF target mark.
Page 61 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down (press fully). When the camera emits a short double-beep, it has fin- ished taking the picture. The green lamp blinks as the camera starts recording the picture onto the card. The card access lamp blinks while the data is being recorded onto the card.
Page 62 Shooting When the orange lamp lights The flash fires automatically. (See "Using the flash (Auto-Flash)" on P.73.) Depending on the working distance, the picture that is actually taken and the picture that you see in the optical viewfinder may be different. In that case, use the monitor to take the picture.
Page 63: Taking Pictures Using The Monitor
Taking pictures using the monitor Using the monitor allows you to check the actual field of view in your shot as you are shooting. A/S/M Set the Mode dial to "P" You can also take pictures with the Mode dial set to "A/S/M".
Page 64 Shooting When the buffer memory is full, the top of the memory gauge lights and no more shots can be taken. If “REC VIEW” is set to “OFF” (P.185), photographed images are not shown on the monitor. Selecting “CHECK” (P.186) allows you to choose whether to record or discard the picture you have just shot.
Page 65: Shooting Movies
Shooting movies Use this mode to record pictures and sound at the same time. You can also set the camera not to record sound. (P.124) Set the Mode dial to " Compose the shot by looking at the image on the monitor. Press the shutter button down halfway.
Page 66 Shooting Selecting “CHECK” allows you to choose whether to record or discard the picture you have just shot before it is recorded. (P.186) When you are shooting a movie and recording sound at the same time, the focus is fixed at the point where the focus was locked.
Page 67: Checking And Erasing Photographed Images
Checking and erasing photographed images Displaying pictures (Quick View) When you want to view your shots right after you take them, you can display the images even in Still Shooting mode simply by pressing the button. You can also switch quickly back to the shooting mode if you want to take a picture while you are viewing your shots.
Page 68 Checking and erasing photographed images To return to the shooting mode, press (Monitor) button again or press the shutter button down halfway. When you connect the camera to a TV to view your pictures, you can rotate pictures that were taken with the camera on its side so that they are easier to see.
Page 69: Playing Movies
Playing movies Use the procedure below to view your movies. Use Quick View (P.67) or set the Mode dial to " to display the movie you have shot. (P.140) Use the Arrow pad to select an image with the icon. Press the (Menu) button.
Page 70 Checking and erasing photographed images You can use the Arrow pad to advance the movie frame by frame once playback has fin- ished or while the movie is paused. : Displays the start of the movie. : Displays the end of the movie.
Page 71: Erasing Pictures (One-Frame Erase)
Erasing pictures (One-frame erase) You can use this function to erase unwanted images. The same procedure can also be used to erase movies. Before you erase a picture or movie, check that there is no write-protect sticker on the card or protection setting (P.144) on the image you want to erase.
Page 72: Using The Zoom
Using the zoom You can use the camera's 3 zoom for telephoto or wide-angle shots. If "DIGITAL ZOOM" is set to "ON" in the shooting menu (P.85), you can zoom in to even higher magnifications. A/S/M o enlar e the subject in the o enlar e the subject in the shot (telephoto)
Page 73: Using The Flash (Auto-Flash)
Using the flash (Auto-Flash) When flash is needed, the orange lamp beside the viewfinder lights when you press the shutter button down halfway. If the flash mode is set to "AUTO", the flash automatically fires in low-light and backlit conditions. See P.126 for information on the other flash modes.
Page 74 Using the flash (Auto-Flash) o photograph a bac klit subject o photograph a bac klit subject Viewfinder When photographing a backlit subject, position the subject inside the AF target mark. Effective flash range • Wide-angle: Approx. 2.6 ft to 18.4 ft •...
Page 75: Focusing
Chapter Focusing • This chapter describes how to use some of the camera features, such as focusing and zoom- ing, that are essential to taking effective shots.
Page 76: Focusing On Difficult Subjects (Subjects Not Suited To Autofocus)
Focusing on difficult subjects (Subjects not suited to autofocus) The camera's autofocus function can be used effectively for most subjects. However, in situations such as 1, 2 and 3 below, the camera may be unable to focus automatically and the green lamp blinks. In situations 4 and 5, the camera will not focus even though the green lamp lights and the shutter releases.
Page 77: Working Range
Working range The picture frame in the viewfinder shows the area that is shot for subjects at infinity. However, the picture frame moves lower down in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject. (This is particularly pronounced when the zoom is set to telephoto.) Viewfinder Take pictures at distances between 7.9"...
Page 78: Focusing On Off-Center Subjects (Focus Lock)
Focusing on off-center subjects (Focus lock) If your main subject is not within the AF target mark when you compose your shot, use the procedure below to focus. This is called focus lock. A/S/M Position your main subject inside the AF target marks, and press the shutter button down halfway.
Page 79: Focusing Faster (Full-Time Af)
Focusing faster (Full-time AF) Full-time AF is a mode in which the camera repeatedly focuses on the object in front of the camera lens even when the shutter button is not being pressed. This eliminates the need to press the shutter button down halfway and reduces the time lag between the shutter button being pressed down fully and the shutter releasing.
Page 80 Focusing faster (Full-time AF) Press "ON" or "OFF". "ON": When the camera is set to a shooting mode, it repeatedly adjusts the focus so that it is always focused. "OFF": The camera does not focus until the shutter button is pressed down halfway.
Page 81: Selecting A Focusing Area (Af Mode)
Selecting a focusing area (AF MODE) Use the procedure below to select the area used for focusing on the subject. NORMAL : In this mode, the camera looks at almost the entire screen and automatically selects the subject to be used for focusing. Use this mode for normal photography.
Page 82: Focusing Manually (Manual Focus)
Focusing manually (Manual focus) Manual focus allows you to select a focal distance in advance that matches the distance to the subject. This mode can be used for subjects that are not suited to autofocus and for focusing when you use the monitor to compose the shot.
Page 83 If you move the cursor to 2.6 ft (31.5") or less, the indicator scale automatically changes to 7.9" - 31.5". You can take a picture by pressing the shutter button at this point. Press the [OK] button. The setting is saved and "MF" appears in red on the screen.
Page 84: Focusing On Close-Up Subjects (Macro Mode)
Focusing on close-up subjects (Macro mode) Use Macro mode to shoot close-up subjects. When the camera is set to telephoto (at the T setting), you can shoot at dis- tances of as little as 7.9" so that a business card fills the entire frame. Because the area actually photographed differs slightly from the area visible through the viewfinder in this mode, use the monitor as the viewfinder.
Page 85: Zooming In Further (Digital Zoom Mode)
Zooming in further (Digital Zoom mode) The camera's digital zoom function provides an additional 5 magnification over and above the optical zoom (for 640 digital zooms used together deliver a combined maximum magnification equivalent to 15x. A/S/M Press the (Menu) button. The menu screen appears.
Page 86 Zooming in further (Digital Zoom mode) Turn towards "T" to enlarge the image (zoom in). A zoom bar is displayed on the monitor. The white portion of the bar indicates the optical zoom, and the red portion indicates the digital zoom. If you switch the monitor off while using the digital zoom, Digital Zoom mode is auto-...
Page 87: Custom Photography
Chapter Custom Photography • This chapter describes how to select camera settings such as the field of view, brightness, exposure, color tones and quality so that you achieve the desired result. Read the instructions for each of the settings so that you can get the results you want for all types of shots.
Page 88: Setting The "A/S/M" Dial Functions
Setting the "A/S/M" dial functions The "A/S/M" Mode dial setting allows you to select Aperture Priority mode (A), Shutter Priority mode (S) or Manual mode (M). In Aperture Priority mode you can set the aperture, in Shutter Priority mode you can set the shutter speed, and in Manual mode you can set both.
Page 89: Controlling The Depth Of Field (Aperture Priority Mode)
Controlling the depth of field (Aperture Priority mode) This mode allows you to set the aperture yourself. The camera automatically selects the correct shutter speed. By changing the aperture setting, you can change the appearance of the background. A/S/M In the menu screen, set the "A/S/M MODE"...
Page 90: Capturing Movement (Shutter Priority Mode)
Capturing movement (Shutter Priority mode) By using fast shutter speeds, you can freeze movement. Conversely, you can use a slow shutter speed to give the impression of flowing movement. A/S/M In the menu screen, set the "A/S/M MODE" setting to "S"...
Page 91: Selecting The Aperture And Shutter Speed Manually (Manual Mode)
Selecting the aperture and shutter speed manually (Manual mode) Manual mode allows you to select the aperture and shutter speed yourself to achieve the desired effect. You can use the exposure status indicator in the viewfinder to check whether the image is correctly exposed. A/S/M In the menu screen, set the "A/S/M MODE"...
Page 92: Shooting At Stepped Exposures (Exposure Compensation)
Shooting at stepped exposures (Exposure compensation) The camera automatically sets the correct exposure for your shots, but you can also adjust the exposure by plus or minus 2 steps in increments of 1/3 of a step. Select a positive compensation value to show white objects more brightly or a negative value to show black objects more intensely black.
Page 93: Continuous Shooting At Stepped Exposures (Auto Blacket)
Continuous shooting at stepped exposures (Auto Bracket) Auto Bracket provides a way of recording multiple images with different brightness settings from a single shot. The focus and white balance are set for the first shot and remain fixed during continuous shooting. You can also specify the number of continuous shots.
Page 94 Continuous shooting at stepped exposures (Auto Bracket) Press the number of shots. Press twice to confirm the setting. Press the [OK] button repeatedly until the menu disappears. The setting is saved. If you take the shot without pressing the [OK] button, the setting remains valid until you press the the button again.
Page 95: Measuring The Subject Brightness (Spot Metering Mode)
Measuring the subject brightness (Spot Metering mode) In Spot Metering mode, the camera measures the brightness of the subject. The camera provides two light metering modes: Digital ESP metering and spot metering. The camera's default light metering mode is Digital ESP. In Digital ESP light metering mode, the camera measures the light at the center of the picture and around the periphery of the picture separately and then selects the optimal exposure.
Page 96 Measuring the subject brightness (Spot Metering mode) A/S/M Press the button until " Metering mode) appears on the control panel. To cancel Spot Metering mode, press the (Spot/Macro) button repeat- edly until the icon on the control panel disappears. Take the shot. Unless you select "OFF"...
Page 97: Using Spot Metering In Macro Mode
Measuring the subject brightness (Spot Metering mode) Using Spot Metering in Macro mode Using Spot Metering with Macro mode allows you to obtain the correct expo- sure for backlit subjects that are within the macro photography range. A/S/M Press the (Spot/Macro) button until "...
Page 98: Taking Pictures With Pre-Fixed Exposure
Taking pictures with pre-fixed exposure Setting the [OK] button functions (Setting AE lock) Use the procedure below to select the AE lock-related function performed when you press the [OK] button. If you select "SINGLE", the camera applies the AE lock. If you select "MULTI", the camera switches to multi-metering mode.
Page 99: Taking Pictures With The Exposure Locked (Ae Lock)
Taking Pictures with the exposure locked (AE lock) Pressing the [OK] button locks the exposure for the camera's current image. You can use this feature when you want to set the exposure for one scene and then recompose the shot and use the same exposure settings for the new scene.
Page 100 Taking picture with pre-fixed exposure Align the AF target mark with the subject of the shot and press the shutter button down halfway. The green lamp lights. Focusing and white balancing are locked. Press the shutter button down fully. When you finish taking the shot, the AE lock is released and "...
Page 101: Measuring The Average Brightness (Multi-Metering)
Measuring the average brightness (Multi- metering) Multi-metering measures the subject brightness at up to 8 points and then determines the photography settings based on the average of those values. Change the "AE LOCK" setting to "MULTI" beforehand. (P.98) A/S/M Compose the shot with the exposure settings want to use and press the...
Page 102 Taking picture with pre-fixed exposure Press the shutter button down fully. When you finish taking the shot, the measurements are discarded. When " MEMO the multi-metering exposure settings are retained after you take the shot and remain valid for the next shot also. You can also use multi-metering after you press the shutter button down halfway.
Page 103: Locking The Iso Value (Iso Setting)
Locking the ISO value (ISO setting) Increasing the ISO setting (the sensitivity) allows you to use fast shutter speeds even in low-light conditions. The available ISO settings are AUTO, 100, 200 (twice the sensitivity) and 400 (four times the sensitivity). When you select AUTO, the camera automatically selects the best ISO setting for the subject.
Page 104 Locking the ISO value (ISO setting) The ISO settings are based on the film speeds used in conventional photography and are only intended as a guide. If you select "AUTO" and then set the Mode dial to "A/S/M", the ISO value is set to 100.
Page 105: Selecting The Color Tone (Preset White Balance)
Selecting the color tone (Preset White Balance) When the camera's automatic settings do not give the desired result due to the type of light source, you can get better results by selecting a preset white balance setting. A/S/M Press the (Menu) button.
Page 106 Selecting the color tone (Preset White Balance) Press the [OK] button. The setting is saved and you exit Menu mode. Use the AUTO setting for normal shots. The available preset white balance settings may not cater for some special types of light source. Unless you select "OFF"...
Page 107: Setting The Color Tone (Quick Reference White Balance)
Setting the color tone (Quick Reference White Balance) When neither the AUTO setting nor the preset white balance settings give the desired result, you can use this procedure to store the light source you are using as the camera's reference white color. The camera then uses the stored reference light source to adjust the overall color balance.
Page 108 Setting the color tone (Quick Reference White Balance) Place a sheet of white paper under the light source so that the light strikes the paper (or get someone to hold the paper). Then frame the shot so that the illuminated paper fills the screen and press the [OK] button.
Page 109: Adjusting The Color Tone (White Balance Correction)
Adjusting the color tone (White Balance Correction) You can also make fine adjustments to the white balance. Use the procedure below to fine tune the color tones. A/S/M Press the (Menu) button. The menu screen appears. Arrow "MODE SETUP" and then press "SETUP".
Page 110 Adjusting the color tone (White Balance Correction) fine adjustments to the white balance. T h e c e n t e r p o s i t i o n i s t h e s t a n d a rd s e t t i n g ( n o c o r re c t i o n ) .
Page 111: Setting The Recording Quality (Quality Setting)
Setting the recording quality (Quality setting) Use the procedure below to select the quality of your shots. Five quality types available for still pictures are "TIFF", "SHQ", "HQ", "SQ1" and "SQ2". The "SQ2" setting gives the lowest image quality, with the quality increasing sequentially through the "SQ1", "HQ", "SHQ"...
Page 112 Setting the recording quality (Quality setting) Still picture quality modes The tables below show the preset number of recorded pixels (resolution) and compression ratio for each quality mode. Recording mode Resolution Compression Uncompressed Low compressed JPEG Standard JPEG Recording mode Resolution Compression Video quality modes...
Page 113: Taking Sequential Shots (Sequence Mode)
Taking sequential shots (Sequence mode) Use this mode to take a sequence of continuous shots. The camera sequential shooting for as long as you hold down the shutter button. Sequential shooting stops when you release the shutter button. The camera can take sequential shots at up to 3.3 frames per second. A/S/M Press the (Menu) button.
Page 114 Taking sequential shots (Sequence mode) Press the [OK] button. The setting is saved and you exit the menu screen. You can shoot up to 5 frames in Sequence mode. Take the picture. Sequential shooting contin- ues for as long as you hold down the shutter button.
Page 115: Using The Self-Timer And Remote Control
Using the self-timer and remote control You can also take pictures using the camera's self-timer function or the remote control. These features are particularly useful for commemorative shots. In these modes, use a tripod to keep the camera steady. A/S/M Press the (Menu) button.
Page 116: Using The Self-Timer To Take Pictures
Using the self-timer and remote control Using the self-timer to take pictures A/S/M When you press the shutter button, the self-timer/remote control lamp on the front of the camera lights for 10 sec- onds. It then flashes for a further 2 seconds before the shutter releases.
Page 117: Using The Remote Control To Take Pictures
Using the remote control to take pictures A/S/M Set the camera on such as a tripod and compose the shot. When you point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera and press the W or T button on the remote control, you can use the zoom.
Page 118: Using Special Effects (Function Mode)
Using special effects (Function mode) The camera features special effects functions that allow you to take black and white (BLACK&WHITE) or sepia (SEPIA) shots and to shoot text writ- ten on a white board (WHITE BOARD) or blackboard (BLACK BOARD) so that it is easy to read.
Page 119 Using special effects (Function mode) When you select "WHITE BOARD" or "BLACK BOARD", the flash mode is set to “ ” (Flash Off). (P.128) If you select "WHITE BOARD" or "BLACK BOARD" and cannot read the text photographed, try using exposure compensation. (P.92) Unless you select "OFF"...
Page 120: Panorama Mode
Panorama mode Olympus standard SmartMedia cards include a Panorama mode function that makes it simple to take panorama shots. You can use the CAMEDIA Master software to merge multiple overlapping shots into a single composite panorama picture. Press the button to switch the monitor on.
Page 121 The frame on the screen disappears and the camera reverts to normal shooting mode. Panorama mode is available only when an Olympus brand standard SmartMedia card is used. The camera itself cannot create composite panorama images. You must use the CAMEDIA Master software.
Page 122: Selecting Audio Record Mode
Selecting Audio Record mode Adding voice comments when taking pictures Use the procedure below to record photography information as a voice comment instead of a written note. This feature allows you to record voice comments up to 4 seconds long after you take the shot. A/S/M Press the The menu screen appears.
Page 123 Take the picture. The shutter releases and sound record starts approxi- mately 0.5 seconds later. During recording, the green lamp and the sound record icon on the control panel both blink "RECORDING" appears on the monitor. Postrecording can also be used to add voice comments after you have taken a picture.
Page 124: Selecting Audio Recording When Shooting Movies (Movie Sound Recording)
Selecting Audio Record mode Selecting sound record when shooting movies (Movie sound recording) This feature allows you to switch sound record off when you are shooting a movie. Use this feature to avoid annoying background noise or when there is no need to record sound for your movie.
Page 125: Using Flash
Chapter Using Flash • This chapter describes how to take pictures using flash. These descriptions cover the use of both built-in flash and external flash units.
Page 126: Selecting The Flash Firing Pattern
Selecting the flash firing pattern Use the information given below as a guide to selecting the best flash mode for the photography conditions. See P.73 for information on using flash to take pictures. The flash modes change in the cycle shown below each time you press the (flash mode) button.
Page 127: Firing The Flash Automatically (Auto-Flash)
Firing the flash automatically (Auto-Flash) In this mode the flash fires automatically in low-light or backlit conditions. Viewfinder When you are photographing a backlit subject, align the AF target mark with the subject to take the shot. Reducing red-eye (Red-Eye Reduction mode) This mode reduces the so-called "red-eye"...
Page 128: Using Flash For All Shots (Forced Flash Mode)
Selecting the flash firing pattern Using flash for all shots (Forced Flash mode) Use this mode when you want the flash to fire every time you take a picture. This mode can be used pick out the subject's face when it is shaded, as for shots taken in the shade of a tree, for example.
Page 129: Setting The Flash Brightness (Flash Intensity Control)
Setting the flash brightness (Flash intensity control) For subjects such as highly reflective objects or small objects shot against a distant background, better results can be obtained by using this function to increase or decrease the intensity of the flash. A/S/M Press the (Menu) button.
Page 130 Setting the flash brightness (Flash intensity control) Press the [OK] button. The setting is saved and you exit the menu screen. If the FL-40 external flash is set to "TTL-AUTO" and is used in conjunction with the built-in flash, the flash intensity is corrected for both flashes at the same time.
Page 131: Selecting The Flash Timing (Slow Synchro)
Selecting the flash timing (Slow Synchro) When you use a slow shutter speed, Slow Synchro flash mode allows you to fire the flash either just after the shutter opens or just before it closes, whichever gives the desired effect. This is especially useful for scenic shots taken at night.
Page 132 Selecting the flash timing (Slow Synchro) Press " 1" or " and then press the [OK] button. “ ” appears on the control panel. When you select " the built-in flash fires a pre-flash before the main flash. You can still take pictures at this point.
Page 133: Using External Flash
Using external flash Using the optional FL-40 external flash enables you to take a wide variety of shots using flash. You can either use the external flash by itself, or use it in conjunction with the camera's built-in flash. To mount the FL-40 external flash on your Camedia, you should always use the optional dedicated flash bracket FL-BK01 and bracket cable FL-CB01.
Page 134 Using external flash Set the Mode dial to "P" or "A/S/M". If you set the Mode dial to "A/S/M", the monitor switches Switch the external flash The external flash mode is set to "TTL-AUTO". Select the camera's flash mode. The available flash modes are "...
Page 135: Using Only The Fl-40 External Flash
Using only the FL-40 external flash You can select whether to use only the external flash or use the built-in flash and external flash together. When you are using the external flash, you can specify that the built-in flash does not fire to avoid depleting the camera's bat- teries.
Page 136: Using A Different External Flash
Using external flash Press the [OK] button repeatedly until the menu disappears. The selected setting is retained until changed, even when the camera is switched off. In some situations, the external flash may misfire. Always use the dedicated flash bracket and bracket cable to connect the FL-40 to the camera.
Page 137 Such equipment, if used, could not only fail to function normally, but may also cause damage to the camera's circuitry. It is recommended that you use the Olympus FL-40 external flash with this camera. Using external flash A/S/M F2.0 1/800 0.0...
Page 138: Supported Different Flash Units
Using external flash Supported different flash units When selecting an external flash, use products which meet the following basic requirements: (1) When using the external flash, it must be possible to adjust the exposure on the external flash unit. To use the external flash in Auto-Flash mode, it must also be possible to match the flash settings to the F stop and ISO settings on the camera.
Page 139: Displaying, Editing And Erasing Your Pictures
Chapter Displaying, editing and erasing your pictures • This chapter describes how to display, edit and erase pictures you have shot.
Page 140: Displaying Multiple Images At One Time (Index Playback)
Displaying multiple images at one time (Index playback) By turning the zoom lever towards "W", you can view multiple pictures (4, 9 or 16 at a time) on one screen. This is a convenient way of locating a particular picture among many pictures. See P.141 for information on how to change the number of pictures shown.
Page 141: Selecting The Number Of Images Displayed Concurrently (4, 9 Or 16)
Displaying multiple images at one time (Index playback) Selecting the number of images displayed concurrently (4, 9 or 16) By turning the zoom lever towards "W" in playback mode, you can view mul- tiple pictures on one screen. Use the procedure below to specify the number of images (4, 9 or 16) to be displayed per screen.
Page 142: Enlarging Images (Close-Up Playback)
Enlarging images (Close-up playback) Each time you turn the zoom lever to "T", the image magnification increases one step to 1.5 , 2 , 2.5x and finally 3 Use the Arrow pad to select the picture to be enlarged. Images with the " cannot be enlarged.
Page 143: Displaying Images As A Slide-Show (Automatic Playback)
Displaying images as a slide-show (Automatic playback) This mode allows you to automatically display successive pictures recorded on a card one after the other in the same way as a slide show. Use the Arrow pad to display a picture. Press the (Menu) button.
Page 144: Preventing Unintentional Erasing Of Images (Image Protect)
Preventing unintentional erasing of images (Image protect) Use the procedure below to protect pictures that you want to keep. Use the Arrow pad to select the picture you want to protect. Pressing the [OK] button assigns protection to the image. The "...
Page 145: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing images on a TV You can play back the pictures and sounds you have recorded on a TV using the AV cable supplied with the camera. Check that the camera and TV are both switched off before you connect the AV cable.
Page 146 Viewing images on a TV If you press the [OK] button when the camera is not connected to a TV, the image is protected. (P.132) 12.23. , 00 21:56 Normal display of a picture shot with the camera on its side. Movie images cannot be rotated.
Page 147: Displaying Image Information
Displaying image information During picture display, you can also display the photography information for your pictures (camera settings, date and time, file name, etc.) on the monitor. This information is displayed for 5 seconds. Use the Arrow pad to display a picture. Press the (Menu) button.
Page 148: Displaying Image Information For Pictures
Displaying image information Displaying image information for pictures Print reserve Battery check ISO setting Date/time File name Displaying image information for movies Battery check Movie picture Date/time Number of seconds played back Battery check The frame number is not shown while the image information is displayed. Unless you select "OFF"...
Page 149: Adding Voice Comments To Recorded Pictures (Postrecording)
Adding voice comments to recorded pictures (Postrecording) This function allows you to add sound to pictures you have taken and replace voice comments you have already recorded. Use the Arrow pad to display a picture. Press the (Menu) button. The menu screen appears. Arrow pad to select "...
Page 150: Editing Recorded Movies (Function)
Editing recorded movies (FUNCTION) This section describes how to create an index for movies you have shot and how to edit the images. Creating an Movie Index You can create an index that shows you at a glance the content of movies you have shot.
Page 151 the first frame for the index display from the movie frames shot. When you have confirmed the selec- tion, press the [OK] button. Pressing on the Arrow pad displays the first frame and pressing displays the last frame. When you select the first frame, the display of the other frames changes, except for the last frame.
Page 152 Editing recorded movies (FUNCTION) Press the [OK] button to record the created index images on the card and exit Menu mode. The recording modes for created index images are as follows: (1024 768, high quality) (640 480, high quality) Created indexes can contain only 9 frames. Indexes cannot be created on the following types of card: Protected cards Cards for which a warning is displayed indicating that there is insufficient...
Page 153: Editing Movies
Editing movies Use the procedure below to delete unwanted portions from your recorded movies, edit movies and record them as new movies. Use the Arrow pad to display an image with the " " icon. Press the (Menu) button. The menu screen appears. Arrow "FUNCTION"...
Page 154 Editing recorded movies (FUNCTION) first frame. When you have checked the displayed image, press the [OK] button. Pressing pad displays the first frame in the movie and pressing displays the last frame. the last frame. When you have checked the dis- played image, press the [OK] button.
Page 155: Erasing All Images (All-Frame Erase)
Erasing all images (All-frame erase) You cannot use this function to erase protected images or images stored on cards protected by a write-protect sticker. To erase these images, remove the protection or peel off the write-protect sticker. (Do not re-use write-protect stickers.) Press the (Menu) button.
Page 156 Erasing all images (All-frame erase) Press "YES". To cancel image erasing, select "NO" and press the [OK] button. When you press the [OK] button, all the images on the card are erased and the "NO PICTURE" mes- sage is displayed. Protected images (P.144) are erased.
Page 157: Initializing Cards (Formatting)
Initializing cards (Formatting) Initializing a card changes formatting of the card format so that the equipment you are using can store data on that card. The use of Olympus pre-formatted cards is recommended. Different cards or cards that have been formatted on a computer or other device must be initialized on your camera before you can use them.
Page 158 When you initialize a card you have already used, check that you do not erase any important data. If you use a non-Olympus brand commercially available card or card that has been formatted on a personal computer or other device, it may not be recognized by the camera.
Page 159: Print Settings
Chapter Print settings • Follow the instructions in this chapter to print out recorded images. • The camera also allows you to specify print orders so that your pictures can be printed auto- matically by stores that provide DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) system print services.
Page 160: Printing Methods
If you insert a card containing card print orders into the card slot of an Olympus CAMEDIA P-400/P-200/P-330N printer, you can print your pic- tures simply at the touch of a button.
Page 161 You cannot connect the camera directly to printers that support direct printing, such as the Olympus P-300U digital printer, to print images. Some functions may not be available on all printers or at all photo labs.
Page 162: Printing All The Images On A Card (All Print Order)
Printing all the images on a card (All print order) Use the procedure below to record an instruction that prints all the pictures stored on a card. You can use this print order to have the specified number of copies of all the pictures automatically printed by a printer or photo lab that supports the DPOF system.
Page 163 Printing all the images on a card (All print order) Press to set the number of copies. Press to reduce the number of copies or increase the number. You can set any number from 0 to 10 as the number of copies. Press "...
Page 164: Printing Only Selected Images (Single Print Order)
Printing only selected images (Single print order) Use the procedure below to record an instruction that prints only selected pictures stored on a card. You can use this print order to have the specified number of copies of the selected pictures automatically printed by a printer or photo lab that supports the DPOF system.
Page 165 Printing only selected images (Single print order) Use the Arrow pad to display the image for which you want to set the print order. : Displays the previous picture. : Displays the next picture. : Jumps back 10 pictures. : Jumps forward 10 pictures. You can select index display mode by turning the zoom lever to "W".
Page 166 Printing only selected images (Single print order) Press " ". Press "DATE", "TIME" or "NO". Press " ". Press "YES" or "NO". When trimming is not speci- fied, you cannot select "YES". See "Printing some images enlarged order)" (P.167) for information on specifying trimming.
Page 167: Printing Some Images Enlarged (Trimmed Print Order)
Printing some images enlarged (Trimmed print order) This function allows you to enlarge and print a portion of a picture. In the card order screen, select single print ordering and press the [OK] button. (P.164) print order selection screen appears. Use the Arrow pad to display the picture for which you want to set the print order.
Page 168 Printing some images enlarged (Trimmed print order) Move the cursor to set the bottom right corner of the image you want to print. Using the same procedure as for the top left corner, set the bottom right cursor position. pad to move the cursor up and down, and the cursor left and right.
Page 169: Resetting Print Reserve
Resetting print reserve Use the procedure below to cancel all the print order settings for images stored on a card. Use the Arrow pad to dis- play any still picture. Press the (Print) button. The card print order status con- firmation screen is displayed.
Page 171: Mode Setup
Chapter Mode setup • The mode setup options are accessed from the respective menu screens. The options available in the Still picture shooting menu, Movie record menu and Playback menu are different.
Page 172: Mode Setup - Using Function Settings For Easy Camera Operation
MODE SETUP - Using function settings for easy camera operation To make the camera even easier to use, you can use the mode setup option to customize various camera functions. The functions you can customize include basic camera operations such as adjusting the monitor brightness, selecting the units of length displayed in the screens, and selecting the camera's operating beep tones.
Page 173: List Of Mode Settings
MODE SETUP - Using function settings for easy camera operation List of mode settings Displayed mode* Setting ALL RESET SHARPNESS CONTRAST TIFF FLASH AF MODE FULL-TIME AF * "P" (A/S/M is the same as "P") denotes Still picture shooting mode, " denotes Movie record mode, and "...
Page 174 MODE SETUP - Using function settings for easy camera operation Displayed mode* Setting REC VIEW FILE NAME m/ft * "P" (A/S/M is the same as "P") denotes Still picture shooting mode, " denotes Movie record mode, and " Movie playback mode. "O" indicates that the setting is displayed in that mode.
Page 175: Restoring The Original Settings When The Camera Is Switched Off (All Reset)
Restoring the original settings when the camera is switched off (ALL RESET) This setting allows you to select the camera settings that will be valid the next time you switch the camera on. If you select "ON", all the settings shown on P.176 will revert to their default values.
Page 176 Restoring the original settings when the camera is switched off (ALL RESET) The table below lists the settings that revert to their default values when you select "ON" and switch the camera off, along with the default settings. Setting FLASH (Macro/Metering mode) ZOOM FNo (Aperture setting)
Page 177: Selecting The Settings When The Camera Is Switched On (Custom Settings)
Selecting the settings when the camera is switched on (Custom settings) You can use this function to ensure that the camera settings revert to your pre- ferred values when the camera is switched off. If you change the camera set- tings while you are taking pictures, those changes are discarded and the set- tings specified here are restored next time you switch the camera on.
Page 178 Selecting the settings when the camera is switched on (Custom settings) Press the desired settings or mode and then press the [OK] button. To change the settings for other modes, repeat steps 4 and 5. Press the [OK] button repeatedly until the menu disappears.
Page 179: Setting The Image Clarity (Sharpness)
Setting the image clarity (Sharpness) Use the procedure below to set the image sharpness. The "NORMAL" setting gives sharp edges in the image and is useful for showing detail in prints, etc. The "SOFT" setting gives softer outlines and is best used for images intended for image processing.
Page 180: Setting The Image Contrast (Contrast)
Setting the image contrast (Contrast) Use the procedure below to set the image contrast. Select "HIGH" for a high degree of contrast between light and dark or "LOW" to lessen the contrast. A/S/M Display the MODE SETUP screen. Perform steps 1-3 in "Using MODE screen".
Page 181: Setting The Resolution For Tiff Mode (Tiff Settings)
Setting the resolution for TIFF mode (TIFF Settings) Use the procedure below to set the resolution for pictures recorded in TIFF quality mode. Higher resolutions give better results for pictures that you intend to print or display enlarged. The setting selected here is used when you take pictures in TIFF quality mode.
Page 182: Setting The Resolution And Quality For Sq Mode (Sq1/Sq2 Settings)
Setting the resolution and quality for SQ mode (SQ1/SQ2 Settings) Use the procedure below to set the resolution and quality for pictures recorded in SQ1 or SQ2 quality mode. Selecting "NORMAL" allows you to save more pictures on a card. Selecting "HIGH" lessens the graininess char- acteristic of compressed JPEG images.
Page 183 Setting the resolution and quality for SQ Mode (SQ1/SQ2 Settings) Recording modes (available settings) Quality HIGH NORMAL HIGH NORMAL HIGH NORMAL HIGH NORMAL The selected setting is retained until changed, even when the camera is switched off. Note that selecting a high resolution for recorded images increases the time required to display the images and reduces the number of storable pictures.
Page 184: Changing The Camera's Warning Tone (Beep)
Changing the camera's warning tone volume (Beep) Use the procedure below to set the volume of the beeps used by the camera as audible warnings and to specify whether or not warnings are sounded. A/S/M Display the MODE SETUP screen. Perform steps 1-3 in "Using MODE screen".
Page 185: Displaying Images During Image Recording (Rec View)
Displaying images during image recording (REC VIEW) This setting allows you to specify whether the picture you have just taken is displayed while it is being recorded on the SmartMedia card. A/S/M Display the MODE SETUP screen. Perform steps 1-3 in "Using MODE SETUP screen".
Page 186: Saving/Erasing Images Right After Shooting (Check)
Saving/erasing images right after shooting (CHECK) This feature displays the picture you have just taken before it is saved to the card and allows you to select whether to save the image or erase it. To access this option, select "CHECK" in the "REC VIEW" setting. (P.185) When you select CHECK After you take a picture, use the procedure below to select whether to save or erase the image.
Page 187 Saving/erasing images right after shooting (CHECK) Turn the zoom lever to "T" to enlarge the picture or to "W" to switch to Index display mode. Index display mode allows you to select from a screen showing multiple images. The index mode display procedure using the CHECK setting for shots taken using Auto Bracket is different...
Page 188 Saving/erasing images right after shooting (CHECK) If you use select "YES" and press the [OK] button, the displayed image is erased and the next image appears. To cancel erasing, press the (Erase) select "NO" and press the [OK] button. The CHECK confirmation screen then reappears.
Page 189: When You Use Auto Bracket
Saving/erasing images right after shooting (CHECK) When you use Auto Bracket If you use Auto Bracket to take a picture, the index display changes depending on whether the buffer memory contains any images shot in normal shooting mode. If Auto Bracket is used, the displayed index includes all the images shot.
Page 190 Saving/erasing images right after shooting (CHECK) Images shot using Auto Bracket are displayed in the sequence shown in the figure at right. When Auto Bracket is selected, you cannot take further shots until you have either saved or erased all the images in the CHECK screen. Carefully read the Cautions provided for REC VIEW.
Page 191: Changing The Way File Names Are Assigned To Recorded Images (File Name Setting)
Changing the way file names are assigned to recorded images (File Name setting) You can use the procedure below to select the way image file names are recorded. If you select "AUTO", the files are managed so that file names are not duplicated when you download pictures to your personal computer.
Page 192 Changing the way file names are assigned to recorded images (File Name setting) A/S/M Display the MODE SETUP screen. Perform steps 1-3 in "Using MODE screen". (P.172) Arrow pad to select "FILE NAME" and then press Press "RESET" or "AUTO" and then press the [OK] button.
Page 193: Adjusting The Monitor Brightness (Adjust Monitor)
Adjusting the monitor brightness (Adjust monitor) Use the procedure below to adjust the brightness of the monitor. A/S/M Display the MODE SETUP screen. Perform steps 1-3 in "Using MODE SETUP screen". (P.172) Press " " and then press select "SETUP". Press the [OK] button to display the brightness set- ting screen.
Page 194: Changing The Dis Distance Units (M/Ft Setting)
Changing the distance display units (m/ft setting) When you are using Manual Focus mode, you can choose whether the focal distance displayed on the monitor is shown in meters or feet. (In Macro mode, you can choose between centimeters and inches.) A/S/M Display the MODE SETUP screen.
Page 195: Downloading Images To A Computer
Chapter Downloading Images to a Computer • This chapter describes how to download your pictures to your personal computer. This chapter also introduces the downloading and image processing functions offered by the CAMEDIA Master software.
Page 196: Downloading Images To Your Computer
*1: • The USB driver is included on the CAMEDIA Master 2.5 CD-ROM. The latest version USB driver can also be downloaded from the Olympus web site. • To use the communications functions with Mac OS 8.6, USB MASS Storage Support 1.3.5 is required.
Page 197: Downloading Pictures Directly From A Card
Downloading pictures directly from a card By using a card adapter, you can transfer images to a personal computer without connecting the camera to the computer. Contact your Olympus Customer Support Center for the latest information on the respective devices.
Page 198: Connecting To A Computer Using The Communication Cable
Connecting to a computer using the communication cable This section describes how to connect your camera to a personal computer using the communication cable. Note that the connection method differs depending on your computer hardware and software configuration. (P.200) Connecting via a USB cable - If you are using an IBM PC-compatible computer running Windows 98 or Windows 98 Second Edition, the USB driver must be installed on your com- puter beforehand.
Page 199 Connecting to a computer using the communication cable Remo ving a car Remo ving a car To avoid computer malfunctions, always use the procedures below when removing cards. (If any malfunction occurs, you must reconnect the USB cable or reboot your computer.) Windows Check that the card access lamp on the camera is no...
Page 200 Connecting to a computer using the communication cable Disconnecting the USB cab Disconnecting the USB cab Use the procedure below to disconnect the USB cable. Windows 98, Windows Me and Mac OS Check that the camera's card access lamp is not lit and then disconnect the USB cable.
Page 201: Connecting Via A Serial Cable
Connecting to a computer using the communication cable Connecting via a serial cable To connect the CAMEDIA to a personal computer via a serial cable, you need the optional special serial cable and CAMEDIA Master 2.5. Operating Requirements f Operating Requirements f Windows (IBM PC-compatible) CPU: Pentium or better...
Page 202 Connecting to a computer using the communication cable Connection pr Connection pr CAMEDIA Master must be installed on your computer before you connect the camera to the computer. Refer to the CAMEDIA Master online manual for information on installing CAMEDIA Master. Check that the computer and camera are both switched off.
Page 203 Connecting to a computer using the communication cable Remove the camera lens cap. Plug the serial cable into the serial connector (RS-232C) on the camera. Switch on the computer. Set the camera's Mode dial to " Launch CAMEDIA Master. If you connect the camera and computer while the camera is switched on, the camera may malfunction.
Page 204: Downloading Images Using Camedia Master
Downloading images using CAMEDIA Master This section describes how to use CAMEDIA Master to download pictures to your personal computer. If the camera is connected to your computer via a serial cable, CAMEDIA Master provides a simple method for copying images on the camera to the computer.
Page 205 Downloading images using CAMEDIA Master A list of the stored pictures is displayed. To view an image at full size, position the cursor over the desired image and double-click the mouse button. To download images, click the "My Camera" icon and select "Download All(D)"...
Page 206: Overview Of The Camedia Master Functions
Refer to the CAMEDIA Master online manual for more information on how to use CAMEDIA Master. Uses images shot in Panorama mode using a standard Olympus SmartMedia card to create composite panorama images.
Page 207: Miscellaneous
Chapter Miscellaneous...
Page 208: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Camera operation problems Problem: The camera does not work. Cause qThe camera is switched off. wThe batteries are loaded incorrectly. eThere are no batteries loaded. rBattery performance is temporarily reduced due to the cold. tThe sleep mode function has shut the camera down.
Page 209 Problem: The camera does not take a picture when I press the shutter button. Cause iThere is a write-protect sticker on the card, or there is no card in the camera. oThe Mode dial is set to " Problem: The flash does not fire. Cause qThe flash mode is set to "Flash Off".
Page 210 Troubleshooting Problem: The camera does not record sound when I shoot a movie. Cause qMovie sound recording is set to "OFF". Problem: I cannot display images on the monitor. Cause qThe camera is set to a shooting mode. wThere are no pictures recorded on the card.
Page 211 Problem: I cannot protect images, erase frames (single or all), or initialize the SmartMedia card. Cause qThere is a write-protect sticker on the card. Problem: When the camera is connected to a computer, an error message appears during data transfer. Cause qThe cable is not connected cor- rectly.
Page 212: Problems With Images
Troubleshooting Problems with images Problem: The picture is out of focus. Cause qThe camera moved when you pressed the shutter button (camera shake). wThe viewfinder’s AF target mark was not positioned on the subject. eThe lens is soiled. rThe subject was too close. tIn Self-timer mode, you pressed the shutter button while you were standing in front of the camera.
Page 213 Problem: The picture is too dark. Cause qThe flash was obscured by a finger or other object. wThe subject is beyond the effective range of the flash. eThe flash was set to the "Flash Off" mode. rThe subject was too small and was backlit.
Page 214: Camera Maintenance And Storage
Camera maintenance and storage After-use camera care After you use the camera, always switch it off and replace the lens cap. When storing the camera, do not use insect repellents of any sort. Cleaning the camera Set the Mode dial to "OFF". Remove the batteries (P.29).
Page 215: Equipment That Can Be Connected To This Camera (System Expansion Chart)
Remote control Wide-angle conversion lens Telephoto conver- sion lens Macro conversion lens Printer (P-400/P-200/P-330N) To 3.5-inch floppy disk drive PC card adapter To PC card slot SmartMedia reader/writer Digital camera External Flash Flash Bracket Bracket Cable MO drive Personal computer...
Page 216: Error Codes
Error codes The Camedia uses a variety of error codes to display warnings when prob- lems arise. (The code displayed on the control panel blinks.) Control panel display (No display) Monitor Meaning display CARD The card cover COVER is open. OPEN No card is insert- ed, or the camera...
Page 217 Control panel Monitor display display (Formatting screen) PICTURE CARD FULL Meaning The card is not Format the card. formatted. There are no pictures on the Insert a card that contains card, so there images. is nothing to display. There is no free space on the card, so you Replace the card or...
Page 218: Optional Items
Standard SmartMedia cards (8/16/32/64 MB) FL-40 external flash Flash bracket Visit the Olympus home page (http://www.olympus.com) for the latest information on optional items Compatibility of the picture data Images taken by this camera may not be properly displayed or printed with other Olympus digital cameras.
Page 219: Specifications
Full Auto TTL (iESP Auto), Quick Reference, Preset (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent) Olympus lens 7.1 to 21.3 mm, F/1.8 to F/2.6, 10 elements in 7 groups (equivalent to 35- 105 mm on a 35 mm camera) Spot metering or Digital ESP metering using...
Page 220 Specifications Effective range: Viewfinder: Monitor: Monitor resolution: On-screen display: Flash charging time: Effective flash range: Flash modes: Control panel display: Autofocus: Self-timer: External connectors: Date/time: Automatic calendar function: Calendar battery: 2.6 ft (31.5") to (normal photography) 7.9" to 31.5" (2.6 ft) (Macro mode) Optical real image viewfinder (Autofocusing marks), Monitor 1.8-inch TFT color LCD display...
Page 221 Operating environment Temperature: Humidity: Power supply: Dimensions (W x H x D): Weight: Specifications are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. 32-104 °F (operating), –4 to 104 °F (storage) 30-90 % (operating), 10-90 % (storage) For batteries, use 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs, or 4 AA-size NiMH, Ni-Cd, alkaline or lithium batteries.
Page 222: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of terms A (Aperture Priority) Mode • • • • • • • • In this mode, you set the aperture your- self and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed according to the aper- ture setting so that the picture is taken with the optimum exposure.
Page 223 EV • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (Exposure Value) An exposure measurement system in which the exposure for an aperture of F1 and a shutter speed of 1 second is taken as EV0.
Page 224: Index
Index A/S/M mode ...88 A/V output ...145 AC adapter ...33 Adjust Monitor...193 AE lock...99 AE lock setting ...98 AE memory ...99, 101 AF continuous shooting ...113 AF modes...81 NORMAL...81 Spot ...81 All print order ...162 ALL RESET...175 All-frame erase...155 Aperture Priority mode...89 Aperture setting ...89 Attaching the camera strap ...28 Audio record mode...122...
Page 225 File name memory ...192 File name settings...191 1st-curtain effect ...131 Flash intensity control ...129 Flash off ...128 Flash pattern selection ...126 Flash photography...73, 126 Flash selection ...135 FlashPath ...197 Focus lock...78 Focusing ...59, 76 Forced flash ...128 Formatting...157 Full-time AF ...79 Function mode ...118 Function playback (FUNCTION) ..150 Index creation ...150...
Page 226 Index Quality settings ...111 Quick Reference White balance ..107 Quick View ...67 REC VIEW ...185 Red-eye reduction flash...127 Remaining charge ...54 Remote control ...115, 117, 146 Resetting print reserve...169 2nd-curtain effect...131 Self-timer...115, 116 Sequence mode ...113 Serial connection ...202 Sharpness ...179 Shooting movies ...65 Shutter button pressed fully/halfway ...59 Shutter Priority mode ...90...
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Olympus Camedia C-3040Zoom Instructions Manual

Instructions

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

Shooting and Playback Basics

3 Focusing

4 Custom Photography

5 Using Flash

Displaying, Editing and Erasing Your Pictures

7 Print Settings

8 Mode Setup

Downloading Images to a Computer

10 Miscellaneous

Quick Links

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