Page 1: Digital Camera
Advanced Manual Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
How to use this manual (Basic and Advanced Manuals The instruction manual accompanying this camera is divided into two parts: the Basic Manual and the Advanced Manual (this document). Basic This manual helps you get used to the camera. It gives you easy-to- Manual follow explanations on how to take pictures and view them.
Page 3: Composition Of The Manual
To print the pictures you have taken. To enjoy the pictures you have taken on a computer. To use OLYMPUS Master. Troubleshooting. For when you want to know the names of parts, see a list of menus, or find what you are looking for.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents How to use this manual... 2 Composition of the manual ... 3 1 Basic operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -8 How to use the shooting button and playback button ...
Page 5 4 Additional shooting functions - - - - - - - - - - -45 Setting the aperture and shutter speed (manual shooting) Selecting light measurement points Taking pictures in low light conditions (ISO) ... 47 Adjusting picture coloration One-touch white balance Recording movies Recording sound with movies Sequential shooting...
Page 6 What is OLYMPUS Master?... 107 Installing OLYMPUS Master ... 108 Connecting the camera to a computer ... 112 Starting up OLYMPUS Master ... 113 Displaying camera images on a computer ... 115 Downloading and saving images ... 115 Viewing still pictures and movies ... 117 Printing pictures ...
Page 7 9 Appendix - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 121 Troubleshooting ... 122 Error codes... 122 Troubleshooting ... 124 Camera care ... 130 AC adapter (optional) ...
Page 8: Basic Operation
Now all you have to do is simply press the buttons on your digital camera. By setting the menus, you can easily do things like change where the light is metered or adjust the coloration of your picture.
Page 9: How To Use The Shooting Button And Playback Button
How to use the shooting button and playback button This camera features a shooting mode and a playback mode. Shooting mode is for taking pictures and making shooting settings, whereas playback mode is for displaying pictures you have taken. To switch between the two modes, use # and $. Press $ on its own, to turn the camera on in playback mode.
Page 10: Turning The Camera On In Playback Mode
How to use the shooting button and playback button (Turning the camera on in playback mode With the camera off, press $. • The camera turns on in playback mode. The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor. POWER switch (The lens is retracted.
Page 11: Switching Between Shooting Mode And Playback Mode
How to use the shooting button and playback button (Switching between shooting mode and playback mode Press # or $ to switch between shooting mode and playback mode. To take pictures (shooting mode) 1/1000 1/1000 F2.8 F2.8 2560 2560 1920 1920 •...
Page 12: How To Use The Mode Dial
How to use the mode dial This camera is capable of taking still pictures and movies. Use the mode dial to switch between shooting modes before taking pictures. When the mode dial is set to a mode, the explanation for that mode is displayed on the monitor. 1/1000 1/1000 F2.8...
Page 13: How To Use The Direct Buttons
How to use the direct buttons The buttons that can be used in shooting mode and playback mode differ. (Shooting mode $ (Playback) button Enables playback mode # (Flash mode) button For selecting the flash mode & (Macro) button Enables macro mode or super macro mode Zoom button W : For wide-angle photography T : For telephoto photography...
Page 14: Playback Mode
How to use the direct buttons (Playback mode # (Shooting) button Enables shooting mode S (Erase) button Erases pictures displayed on the monitor y (Rotation) button Rotates pictures you have taken Zoom button G : For index display U : For close-up playback gP.
Page 15: Using The Direct Buttons
Using the direct buttons Basic functions can be easily operated using the direct buttons. Use the arrow pad and Z to make settings. Follow the buttons displayed on the screen to select and make each setting. How to set the flash mode using the # button is shown below. Press the # button in shooting mode.
Page 16: How To Use The Menus
How to use the menus The menu is displayed on the monitor when Z is pressed either in shooting mode or playback mode. This menu is used to make all camera settings. About the menus The menu items displayed in shooting mode and playback mode differ. Shortcut menus Press acb to directly make settings for the respective functions.
Page 17: Shortcut Menus
Shortcut menus P M f k j z l i mode (for still pictures) MODE MENU MONITOR OFF Still picture INFO MODE MENU n mode (for movies) gP. 53 gP. 24 MONITOR OFF gP. 27 Movie gP. 63 MOVIE PLAY INFO gP.
Page 18: Mode Menu
How to use the menus Mode menu CAMERA ESP/ 5 PICTURE tab MEMORY/ CARD tab DIGITAL ZOOM SETUP tab For setting shooting- CAMERA related functions. PICTURE For making white balance settings. For formatting the internal MEMORY/ memory or card. For CARD backing up the internal memory to the card.
Page 19: Using The Menus
TIPS • The [MEMORY] tab is displayed when using the internal memory and the [CARD] tab is displayed when a card is inserted in the camera. • Menu items common to the setup menu and the mode menus (in shooting mode and playback mode) apply to the same setting, and the setting can be made from any mode.
Page 20 How to use the menus Press ac to select the [CAMERA] tab, and press d. • Refer to the arrows on the screen to select a setting with the arrow pad. Press ac to select [ISO], and press d. • Refer to the arrows on the screen to select a setting with the arrow pad.
Page 21: How To Read The Procedure Pages
How to read the procedure pages A sample of a procedure page is shown below explaining the notation. Look at it carefully before taking or viewing pictures. (This indicates shooting mode or playback mode. Both modes can be used when both icons are shown. g“How to use the shooting button and playback button”...
Page 22: Tips Before You Start Taking Pictures
2 Tips before you start taking pictures Tips before you start taking pictures Your pictures are almost guaranteed to come out well just by setting the mode dial to h or P and pressing the shutter button. But occasionally, you can’t focus on your subject, or the subject is too dark, or the picture doesn’t come out the way you want…...
Page 23: Holding The Camera
Holding the camera Sometimes when you look at a picture you have taken, the contours of the subject are blurred. This is often caused by movement of the camera at the precise moment that the shutter button is pressed. Picture where subject is not clearly defined To prevent the camera from moving, hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides.
Page 24: When To Use The Monitor And Viewfinder
Holding the camera When to use the monitor and viewfinder (Features of the monitor and viewfinder You can check the picture area that the camera actually Advantages records. Camera movement occurs easily and subjects may be difficult to Disadvantages see in bright/dark places. The monitor uses more battery power than the viewfinder.
Page 25: If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained
If correct focus cannot be obtained The camera automatically detects the focus target in the frame. The level of contrast is one of the criteria it uses to detect the subject. The camera may fail to determine subjects with lower contrast than the surroundings or with an area of extremely strong contrast in the frame.
Page 26: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On
If correct focus cannot be obtained Press the shutter button fully. Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly. The green lamp blinks. The subject cannot be brought into focus. The green lamp lights, but the subject cannot be brought into focus.
Page 27: Record Mode
Record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Select the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a computer, website editing, etc.). For information on the image sizes for each record mode and memory capacity, see the table on P. 28. Still picture record modes Record mode depicts the image size and compression rate of pictures you wish to record.
Page 28: Movie Record Modes
Record mode Movie record modes Movies are recorded in Motion-JPEG format. Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time Still pictures Record mode Image size 2560 × 1920 2560 × 1920 1600 × 1200 640 × 480 Movies Record mode Image size 320 ×...
Page 29: To Change The Record Mode
Note • The number of storable still pictures and remaining recording times listed in the table are approximate. • The number of storable still pictures may change according to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. In certain instances, the number of remaining pictures does not change even when you take pictures or stored images are erased.
Page 30: Recording Pictures
Recording pictures Pictures taken are stored in the internal memory. You can also use an optional xD-Picture Card (referred to as “card” in this manual) to store pictures. The card has greater capacity than the internal memory, and so is able to store more pictures. The card is convenient, for example, when you are traveling and you want to take a lot of pictures.
Page 31: Using A Card (Optional)
• xD-Picture Card (16 to 512 MB) Note • This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (computer, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera. g“Formatting” (P. 79)
Page 32: Inserting The Card
Using a card (optional) Open the card cover. Open the card lock. (Inserting the card Orient the card as shown, and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration. • Insert the card while keeping it straight. •...
Page 33: Removing The Card
(Removing the card Push the card all the way in and release slowly. • The card protrudes slightly and stops. Caution Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.
Page 34: Basic Shooting Functions
With a digital camera, you don’t need to learn how to make difficult settings. Your camera will adjust the settings for you! All...
Page 35: Selecting A Shooting Mode According To The Situation
Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation Use the mode dial to switch between shooting modes before taking pictures. You can take pictures with the optimum settings by setting the mode dial according to the shooting conditions or purpose. (Shooting mode P Program Auto Suitable for general situations.
Page 36: Take The Picture
Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation This function allows you to select from 10 situation-related modes set to the shooting conditions. g“Selecting scene modes by subject (SCENE SELECT)” (P. 37) n Movie Records movies. As the focus and zoom are locked while recording, be sure to keep the distance between the camera and subject constant to avoid losing focus.
Page 37: Selecting Scene Modes By Subject (Scene Select)
Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation Selecting scene modes by subject (SCENE SELECT) By setting the mode dial to f, you can select an additional 10 situation-related modes. Each scene mode features preset settings such as white balance, exposure, and shutter speed, letting you take pictures just by pressing the shutter button.
Page 38 Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation G Cuisine Optimum for taking pictures of your favorite dishes. This mode clearly reproduces the different colors found in cooking. & Candle* Optimum for taking pictures with the ambience that candle light creates. This mode reproduces warm colors.
Page 39: Zooming In On A Distant Subject
Zooming in on a distant subject You can zoom in on your subject using the optical zoom and digital zoom. With the optical zoom, the image is enlarged on the CCD when the lens magnification is changed, and the image is formed by all the CCD pixels. With the digital zoom, the area at the center of the image captured by the CCD is cropped and enlarged.
Page 40: Using The Digital Zoom
Zooming in on a distant subject Using the digital zoom To use the digital zoom, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [ON], and press Z. Press T on the zoom button. Optical zoom 1/1000 1/1000 F2.8 F2.8 2560 1920 2560...
Page 41: Taking Close-Up Pictures (Macro/Super Macro)
Taking close-up pictures (macro/ super macro) Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (wide-angle: 20 cm/7.9" to 50 cm/19.7"; telephoto: 60 cm/23.6" to 90 cm/35.4"). However, in macro mode focusing is performed quickly. & This mode lets you shoot from as close as 20 cm/7.9" to your subject (when the optical zoom is at the greatest wide-angle).
Page 42: Flash Shooting
Flash shooting Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. Flash working range W (max.): Approx. 0.2 m to 3.7 m (0.7 ft. to 12.1 ft.) T (max.): Approx. 0.6 m to 2.1 m (2.0 ft. to 6.9 ft.) Auto-flash (No indication) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.
Page 43 Press the button. • The flash mode settings screen is displayed. g“How to use the direct buttons” (P. 13) Select a flash mode, and press Z. Press the shutter button halfway. • In conditions where the flash will fire, # lights (flash stand-by).
Page 44: Adjusting Picture Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Adjusting picture brightness (exposure compensation) This function allows you to make fine changes to the exposure setting. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps. When the setting is changed, you can check the result on the monitor. Press bd to select a setting.
Page 45: Additional Shooting Functions
When you want to add a special effect… Add a sepia effect to produce an old- fashioned touch, or a black & white effect to produce a clear, sharp image while checking the picture on the monitor. * Requires Olympus xD-Picture Card sold separately.
Page 46: Setting The Aperture And Shutter Speed (Manual Shooting)
Setting the aperture and shutter speed (manual shooting) You can enjoy taking pictures at different aperture values and shutter speeds. Set the aperture and shutter speed. bd : Switches the aperture value between 2 levels. a : Sets a faster shutter speed. c : Sets a slower shutter speed.
Page 47: Taking Pictures In Low Light Conditions (Iso)
Taking pictures in low light conditions (ISO) 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 picture, which may give it a grainy appearance.
Page 48: Adjusting Picture Coloration
Adjusting picture coloration The color of the subject differs depending on lighting conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun, or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setting the white balance, you can achieve more natural-looking colors.
Page 49: One-Touch White Balance
One-touch white balance Top menu [MODE MENU] Display the [ONE TOUCH WB] screen and point the camera at a sheet of white paper. • Position the paper so that it fills the screen, making sure there are no shadows. Press Z. •...
Page 50: Recording Movies
Recording movies This function is for recording movies. These movies can be played back on the camera. Sound can also be recorded. Decide the composition of the picture. • The remaining recording time in the internal memory or card is displayed on the monitor.
Page 51: Recording Sound With Movies
Notes for recording long movies • The camera continues to record the movie until the shutter button is pressed again or the space in the internal memory or card is exhausted. • A long recorded movie cannot be edited. (P. 69) •...
Page 52: Sequential Shooting
Sequential shooting Takes still pictures in succession. The focus, exposure, and white balance are locked at the first frame. Approx. 5 frames at 1.2 frames/sec. (in HQ mode) Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [ON], and press Z. Take the picture. •...
Page 53: Self-Timer Shooting
Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures when you want to be included in the photograph. Top menu Select [ON], and press Z. Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
Page 54: Function Shooting (Black & White/Sepia/Vivid)
Function shooting (BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA/VIVID) BLACK & WHITE For taking pictures in black and white. SEPIA VIVID Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [BLACK & WHITE], [SEPIA], or [VIVID], and press Z. Note • White balance settings cannot be made in conjunction with [SEPIA] or [BLACK &...
Page 55: Panorama Shooting
Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with an Olympus xD- Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software. The part of the previous picture where it will be joined to the next picture does not remain in the frame on the edge of the screen.
Page 56 Moreover, panorama mode is only available with Olympus cards. • During panorama shooting, the flash and sequential shooting modes are not available. • The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The OLYMPUS Master software is necessary to connect the pictures.
Page 57: Taking Two-In-One Pictures
Taking two-in-one pictures This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. This way you can enjoy having two subjects in one. Top menu [MODE MENU] Take the first picture while observing your subject on the monitor.
Page 58: Recording Sound With Still Pictures
Recording sound with still pictures Sound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about 0.5 seconds after the shutter is released and lasts about 4 seconds. When this function is enabled, sound is recorded automatically every time you take a picture. Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [ON], and press Z.
Page 59: Noise Reduction
Noise reduction When shooting in dark places, shutter speeds become slower as there is less light focused on the CCD. During long exposures, signals are generated by parts of the CCD where no light is focused and are recorded on the image as noise. When [NOISE REDUCTION] is set to [ON], the camera automatically reduces the noise to produce clearer images.
Page 60: Playback
That’s no way to record important memories! With a digital camera, you can review your pictures immediately. Just play the picture back as soon as you’ve taken it. If you don’t like what you see, erase and take it again.
Page 61: Playing Back Still Pictures
Playing back still pictures When a card is in the camera, a picture from the card is displayed. To play back pictures from the internal memory, remove the card. Press $. • The green lamp on the camera lights. • The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor (single-frame playback). •...
Page 62: Selecting The Number Of Pictures
Playing back still pictures Selecting the number of pictures This function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9, and Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [4], [9], or [16], and press Z. Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally.
Page 63: Slideshow
Note • The following pictures cannot be rotated. Movies, protected pictures, pictures that have been edited on a computer, and pictures taken with another camera. • New picture orientations are saved even if the power is turned off. Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the internal memory or card one after another.
Page 64 Playing back still pictures (To set the slideshow format You can choose how the pictures go from one to the next during the slideshow. NORMAL Displays the pictures stored in the internal memory or card one at a time. SLIDE Displays the pictures by sliding the next picture over the previous picture from right to left.
Page 65: Playing Back Movies
Playing back movies This function lets you play back movies. You can fast forward the movie or play it back one frame at a time. Select a picture with n and display the top menu. Top menu [MOVIE PLAY] • The movie is played back. When playback ends, the camera automatically returns to the beginning of the movie and displays the [MOVIE PLAY] menu.
Page 66: Editing Still Pictures (Add Frame/Black & White/Sepia/ )
Editing still pictures (ADD FRAME/ Editing still pictures (ADD FRAME/BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA/Resizing) BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA/ This function lets you edit still pictures and save them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. ADD FRAME This function lets you frame pictures with a frame of your choice and saves them as new pictures.
Page 67 Editing still pictures (ADD FRAME/BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA/Q) • When [ADD FRAME] is selected Select a frame, and press Z. The frame is added to the picture, and the result is displayed. Adjust the picture size and position. acbd Adjusts picture position.
Page 68: Adding Sound To Still Pictures
Editing still pictures (ADD FRAME/BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA/Q) Adding sound to still pictures Sound can be added to a still picture that you have already taken. (This is known as “after-recording”.) You can also re-record over the sound that has already been recorded.
Page 69: Editing Movies
Editing movies This function lets you create indexes and edit movies. INDEX 9 frames extracted from a movie are displayed as an index and stored as a still picture. g“Creating an index” (P. 69) EDIT This function lets you extract parts of the movie that you want. g“Editing a movie”...
Page 70: Editing A Movie
Editing movies Select [OK], and press Z. • The [BUSY] bar is displayed and the camera returns to the playback mode. The index is stored as a new picture. • To select different frames, select [RESET], and press Z. Repeat the procedure from Step 1.
Page 71 Select the first frame of the part you want to keep, and press Z. a : Jumps to the first frame of the movie. c : Jumps to the last frame of the movie. : Displays the next frame. The movie can be played continuously by holding the button down.
Page 72: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv
Playing back pictures on a TV Use the AV cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. You can play back both still pictures and movies on your TV. Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the multi-connector on the camera to the video input terminal on the TV using the AV cable provided with the camera.
Page 73: Selecting The Video Output
Selecting the video output You can select [NTSC] or [PAL] according to your TV’s video signal type. Use this setting when playing back pictures on a TV in a foreign country. Select the [VIDEO OUT] signal before connecting the AV cable. If you select the wrong video signal type, you will not be able to play back the recorded pictures properly on the TV.
Page 74: Displaying Detailed Shooting Information
Displaying detailed shooting information This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for approx. 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information displayed, see “Monitor indications” (P. 150). Top menu [INFO] • Each time you select [INFO] from the top menu, the information display is alternately turned on and off.
Page 75: Protecting Pictures
Protecting pictures You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all- frame erase function, but they are all erased by formatting. Select the picture that you want to protect, and display the top menu. Top menu •...
Page 76: Copying Pictures To A Card (Backup)
Copying pictures to a card (BACKUP) You can copy (backup) all the image data stored in the internal memory to the card. The image data in the internal memory is not erased by copying it to the card. The optional card is required to use the backup function. Operate the camera with the card inserted.
Page 77: Erasing Pictures
Erasing pictures This function erases recorded pictures. Pictures can be erased either one at a time or all the pictures in the internal memory or card at once. • When you want to erase pictures in the internal memory, do not insert the card.
Page 78: All-Frame Erase
Erasing pictures All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures in the internal memory or card. Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [YES], and press Z. • All the pictures are erased. [MEMORY(CARD)] [ALL ERASE] g“How to use the menus” (P. 16) CAUTION ERASING ALL SELECT ALL ERASE...
Page 79: Formatting
• To format the internal memory, do not insert the card. • To format the card, have it inserted. • Before using non-OLYMPUS cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you must format them with this camera.
Page 80: Settings
6 Settings Settings One of the key features of a digital camera is that you can view the pictures you have taken immediately. But that isn’t all. For example, you can set the startup screen so that one of the pictures you have taken is displayed when you turn the camera on.
Page 81: Saving Camera Settings (All Reset)
Saving camera settings (ALL RESET) This function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera settings after the power is turned off. The settings affected by [ALL RESET] are listed below. The [ALL RESET] setting ([ON]/[OFF]) applies to all modes. It applies whether the camera is in shooting mode or playback mode.
Page 82: Changing The Display Language
Select a language, and press Z. TIPS To increase the number of languages → You can add other languages to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to the “Help” guide in the OLYMPUS Master software.
Page 83: Selecting A Power On Screen (Pw On Setup)
Selecting a power on screen (PW ON SETUP) You can set a screen or sound that is played back when the camera is turned on. You can also register your favorite picture and display it on the screen. g“Registering a power on screen (SCREEN SETUP)” (P. 84) Top menu [MODE MENU] •...
Page 84: Registering A Power On Screen (Screen Setup)
Selecting a power on screen (PW ON SETUP) Registering a power on screen (SCREEN SETUP) You can register your favorite picture for display when the power is turned on. Register a picture saved in the internal memory or card. To display the registered picture, make the settings in [PW ON SETUP].
Page 85: Viewing Pictures Immediately (Rec View)
Viewing pictures immediately (REC VIEW) You can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor. This displays the picture while it is being recorded. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken. During rec view, the camera is ready to shoot.
Page 86: Setting Operation Sounds (Beep)
Setting operation sounds (BEEP) You can choose from 2 different sounds for button operations. You can also set the volume of the sound to [LOW] or [HIGH]. You can turn the sound off completely by setting [OFF]. Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [OFF], [1] or [2].
Page 87: Setting The Playback Volume (Volume)
Setting the playback volume (VOLUME) You can adjust the sound volume of still pictures and movies as well as the volume of the sound generated when the power is turned on. There are 5 levels to choose from. Top menu [MODE MENU] Press ac to set the volume, and press Z.
Page 88: Resetting The File Name (File Name)
Resetting the file name (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. \ D C I M \ * * * O L Y M P \ P m d d * * * * .
Page 89: Checking The Image Processing Function (Pixel Mapping)
Checking the image processing function (PIXEL MAPPING) The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. Wait at least one minute after taking or viewing pictures to allow for proper performance of the pixel mapping function.
Page 90: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time This function lets you set the date and time. The date and time is saved with each picture, and is used in the file name. Top menu [MODE MENU] • In : Top menu Press ac to select one of the following date formats: [Y-M-D] (Year/Month/Day), [M-D-Y] (Month/Day/Year), [D-M-Y] (Day/...
Page 91: Printing Pictures
7 Printing pictures Printing pictures You can print out the pictures you have taken either at a photo store or at home on your own printer. If you go to a photo store, it is a good idea to store the print reservation data on the card first.
Page 92: Direct Printing (Pictbridge)
Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. With the camera connected to the printer, select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s monitor.
Page 93: Printing Pictures
Printing pictures Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. The basic printing method for printing one picture is shown below. One print of your selected picture will be printed using the standard settings of your printer. The date and file name are not printed.
Page 94 Direct printing (PictBridge) Press Z without changing the [SIZE] or [BORDERLESS] settings. • When the [PRINTPAPER] screen is not displayed, go to Step 6. Press bd to select the picture you want to print, and press Z. • The [PRINT] screen is displayed. Select [OK], and press Z.
Page 95 In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, press b. • A message is displayed. Remove the USB cable from the camera. • The camera turns off. Remove the USB cable from the printer. Note • When the [USB] mode is set to [PC], the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is not displayed in Step 4.
Page 96: Other Print Modes And Print Settings
Direct printing (PictBridge) Other print modes and print settings There are many other print modes available besides the basic mode. Even within the same mode, you have the choice of setting a border or the paper size. Follow the operation guide for the screens shown below. Selecting a print mode PRINT Prints the selected picture.
Page 97 Selecting the picture you want to print Press bd to select the picture you want to print. You can also make your selection by pressing the zoom button, and using the index display. PRINT Prints one copy of the picture. SINGLE PRINT Makes a print reservation for the picture.
Page 98: If An Error Code Is Displayed
Direct printing (PictBridge) If an error code is displayed If an error code is displayed on the camera’s monitor during direct print setting or printing, see the following table. For more details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. Monitor indication NO CONNECTION NO PAPER NO INK...
Page 99: Print Settings (Dpof)
Print settings (DPOF) How to make print reservations Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/ time information) with the pictures stored on the card. Only pictures stored on the card can be reserved to print. Insert a card with recorded pictures into the camera before making print reservations.
Page 100 Print settings (DPOF) TIPS Relation between printing and record mode when shooting The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per inch (dpi). Increasing the dpi when printing a picture produces a finer print. However, as the resolution of the picture is not changed, the size of the print will be smaller.
Page 101: Single-Frame Reservation
Single-frame reservation How to apply [<] to a selected picture is shown below. Follow the operation guide to make settings. Top menu [MODE MENU] • You cannot make print reservations for pictures with n. • If data is already stored on the card, the [< PRINT ORDER SETTING] screen is displayed, giving you the choice of resetting the data or keeping it.
Page 102: All-Frame Reservation
Print settings (DPOF) The reservation is made. Press Z. • The single-frame reservation menu is displayed. Select [END]. • The [< PRINT ORDER] screen is displayed. Press b until you return to the playback screen. All-frame reservation Reserves all the pictures stored on the card. You can set the number of prints or print the date and time the picture was taken.
Page 103: Resetting Print Reservation Data
(To set the date/time printing data Select [NO], [DATE] or [TIME], and press Z. The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE All the selected pictures are printed with the shooting date. TIME All the selected pictures are printed with the shooting time. After setting the number of prints and date/time printing data, press Z to complete the print...
Page 104 Print settings (DPOF) (To reset the print reservation data for a selected picture Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [KEEP], and press Z. • If there is no print reservation data stored on the card, the [< PRINT ORDER SETTING] screen is not displayed. Select [<], and press Z.
Page 105: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
8 Connecting the camera to a computer Connecting the camera to a computer Viewing the pictures you have taken on your computer is just one of the many ways you can enjoy your pictures. You can print out your favorite pictures, use the application software to download your pictures from your camera and edit them or arrange them by date or category, or attach...
Page 106: Flow
If the data cannot be downloaded from the camera using the USB cable → Image files on xD-Picture Card may be downloaded using the optional PC card adapter. For details, visit the Olympus web site at the address shown on the back cover of this manual.
Page 107: Using Olympus Master
CD-ROM. What is OLYMPUS Master? OLYMPUS Master is application software for editing images taken with a digital camera on a computer. Installing it on your computer lets you do the following: Download images from the camera or...
Page 108: Installing Olympus Master
Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with the following system requirements. For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on the back cover of this manual. (Operating environment...
Page 109 • Open the camera’s battery compartment cover Windows Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • The OLYMPUS Master setup screen is displayed. • If the screen is not displayed, double-click the “My Computer” icon and click the CD-ROM icon.
Page 110 “Yes”. • A screen asking whether or not you want to install Adobe Reader is displayed. Adobe Reader is required to read the OLYMPUS Master instruction manual. If this screen is not displayed, Adobe Reader is already installed on your computer.
Page 111 Double-click the “Installer” icon. • The OLYMPUS Master installer starts up. • Follow the on-screen instructions. • When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and click “Continue” and then “Agree” to proceed with the installation. • The screen confirming that installation is completed is displayed.
Page 112: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
Connecting the camera to a computer Use the USB cable provided with the camera to connect the camera to your computer. Make sure the camera is turned off. • The monitor is off. • The lens is retracted. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. •...
Page 113: Starting Up Olympus Master
Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master” icon desktop. • The main menu is displayed. • When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation, the “Registration” dialog box is displayed before the main menu. Follow the prompts and fill in the registration form.
Page 114 “Create and Share” button Displays the editing menu. “Backup Images” button Creates backup images. “Upgrade” button Displays window for optional upgrade to OLYMPUS Master Plus. (To exit OLYMPUS Master Click the “Exit” • OLYMPUS Master is exited. on the main menu.
Page 115: Displaying Camera Images On A Computer
• The orange lamp beside the viewfinder blinks while downloading images. Do not do any of the following while the lamp is blinking. • Open the camera’s card cover. • Open the camera’s battery compartment cover. • Connect or disconnect the AC adapter. on the OLYMPUS Master main...
Page 116: Windows 98Se
Displaying camera images on a computer (To disconnect the camera You can disconnect the camera after downloading the images to your computer. Make sure that the orange lamp beside the viewfinder is off. Make the following preparations for disconnecting the USB cable.
Page 117: Viewing Still Pictures And Movies
• The camera switches to view mode and the picture is enlarged. • To return to the main menu, click “Menu” in the “Browse” window. Viewing still pictures and movies on the OLYMPUS Master main Thumbnail...
Page 118: Printing Pictures
Plays the movie. Functions as the pause button during playback. Displays the previous frame. Displays the next frame. Stops playback and returns to the first frame. Plays the movie repeatedly. Displays the volume adjustment slider. on the OLYMPUS Master main at the 4 5 6 7 8...
Page 119 Click “Photo” • The “Photo Print” window is displayed. Click “Settings” in the “Photo Print” window. • The printer settings screen is displayed. Make the necessary printer settings. Select a layout and size. • To print the date and time with your image, check the box next to “Print Date”, and select between “Date”...
Page 120: To Download And Save Images To A Computer Without Using Olympus Master
To download and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master Click “Print”. • Printing starts. • To return to the main menu, click “Menu” in the “Photo Print” window. To download and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master This camera is compatible with USB mass storage.
Page 121: Appendix
9 Appendix Appendix This chapter contains useful information from OLYMPUS. Here you will find what to do when you are stuck or don’t understand the meaning of the terms used in this manual. Refer to this section for basic troubleshooting, camera care and a full glossary to understanding the terms used in this manual.
Page 122: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Error codes Monitor indication There is a problem with the card. CARD ERROR Writing to the card is prohibited. WRITE- PROTECT The internal memory > has no available space, and cannot record new MEMORY FULL data. The card has no available space, and cannot record new data (e.g.
Page 123 Monitor indication Possible cause The battery power is exhausted. BATTERY EMPTY This card cannot be CARD SETUP used with this camera POWER OFF or the card is not FORMAT formatted. SELECT Troubleshooting Corrective action Replace the batteries with new ones, or charge the batteries. •...
Page 124: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Preparatory operations Possible cause The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. The batteries are loaded incorrectly. The battery power is exhausted. The cold is temporarily affecting battery performance. The camera is in the sleep mode.
Page 125 Possible cause Corrective action There is a problem with See “Error codes”. the card. The monitor does not turn on. The camera is set to Press Z in the shooting mode to display the top menu, then press c to select [MONITOR OFF].
Page 126 Troubleshooting Possible cause The monitor goes off. The camera is in the sleep mode. The power is turned off with the monitor off. The flash does not fire. The subject is illuminated. Sequential shooting is set. The camera records movies. Super macro mode is set.
Page 127 (Playback of recorded images Possible cause Corrective action Pictures in the internal memory cannot be played back. A card is inserted in the When a card is inserted, only pictures on the camera. card can be played back. Remove the card. The picture is out of focus.
Page 128 Troubleshooting Possible cause The subject was out of the working range of the flash. The subject was too small and was backlit. The sequential shooting mode was used. The center of the subject is too bright. The aperture value is too high in M mode.
Page 129 The camera is not recognized by the computer. The computer failed to Disconnect the USB cable from the camera, recognize the camera. and connect it again. The USB driver has not Install OLYMPUS Master. been installed. Troubleshooting Ref. page –...
Page 130: Camera Care
Camera care (Cleaning the camera Exterior: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and wrung well.
Page 131: Ac Adapter (Optional)
AC adapter (optional) An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer. An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. AC wall outlet Power plug...
Page 132: Safety Precautions
• Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera’s manual. Battery Handling Precautions • Olympus NiMH batteries (included in some areas) are intended for use only with Olympus digital cameras. Never use these batteries with any other device.
Page 133 • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing picture data.
Page 134 Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein.
Page 135 - Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC). Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate.
Page 136: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of terms Aperture The adjustable lens opening which controls the amount of light that enters the camera. The larger the aperture, the shorter the depth of field and the fuzzier the background. The smaller the aperture, the greater the depth of field and the sharper the background.
Page 137 Glossary of terms Image size The size of an image expressed by the number of pixels that make up the image. For instance, a picture taken with an image size of 640 × 480 fills the computer screen when the monitor setting is 640 × 480. However, if the monitor setting is 1,024 ×...
Page 138: Miscellaneous
10 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous This chapter contains all the camera functions described in Chapters 1 to 8. Refer here for the names of the camera parts and buttons, the names and meanings of the icons that are displayed on the monitor, and the lists of the top menus and mode menus.
Page 139: Menu List
Menu list Shooting mode (P, Top menu CAMERA Y MODE MENU PICTURE WB MEMORY (CARD) SETUP SCENE SELECT, MONITOR ON, MONITOR OFF [SCENE SELECT] is displayed when the camera is in f mode. In other modes, [Y] is displayed. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. , f) Item Setting...
Page 140 Menu list Shooting mode (n) Top menu CAMERA Y MODE MENU PICTURE WB MEMORY (CARD) SETUP R (movies) MONITOR ON, MONITOR OFF Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Item Setting OFF, ON ESP/5 ESP, n AUTO, 50, 100, 200, 400 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF, ON...
Page 141 Shooting mode (h) Top menu Item SETUP MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) ALL RESET PW ON SETUP VIDEO OUT BACKUP MONITOR ON, MONITOR OFF Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Menu list Ref. Setting page YES, NO P.
Page 142 Menu list Playback mode (still pictures) Top menu MODE MENU PLAY EDIT MEMORY (CARD) SETUP INFO Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Item Setting < <, U START ADD FRAME NEW FILE, CANCEL BLACK & WHITE BLACK &...
Page 143 Playback mode (movies) Top menu MODE MENU EDIT MEMORY (CARD) SETUP MOVIE PLAY INFO Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Item Setting INDEX OK, RESET, CANCEL EDIT OK, RESET, CANCEL ALL ERASE YES, NO MEMORY FORMAT YES, NO (FORMAT)
Page 144: List Of Factory Default Settings
List of factory default settings The functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory. Shooting mode FNo. Shutter speed Zoom Monitor Exposure compensation FLASH MODE ESP/5 & SCENE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA FUNCTION 2 IN 1 NOISE REDUCTION R (still pictures) R (movies) REC VIEW...
Page 145 Playback mode INFO < m SETUP VOLUME Others ALL RESET PW ON SETUP VIDEO OUT BEEP * Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold. List of factory default settings 0° NORMAL ENGLISH SCREEN: 1, SOUND: 1 NORMAL Y-M-D 2005.01.01 00:00 NTSC or PAL...
Page 146: Modes And Shooting Functions
Modes and shooting functions Mode Function Zoom DIGITAL ZOOM FLASH MODE ESP/5 & FUNCTION R (still pictures) R (movies) PANORAMA 2 IN 1 SCENE SELECT NOISE REDUCTION Exposure compensation ALL RESET PW ON SETUP REC VIEW FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING —...
Page 147 Mode Function VIDEO OUT BEEP SHUTTER SOUND MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) BACKUP : Available —: Not available *1 Not including o of f mode. *2 Not including (, * or & of f mode. *3 Not including ( of f mode. *4 Not including (, *, &, and ) of f mode, and z mode.
Page 148: Names Of Parts
Names of parts Camera Self-timer lamp g Connector cover g Shutter button g Flash g P. 42 POWER switch g Lens P. 53 Multi-connector g DC-IN jack g P. 72 P. 25 P. 9 Microphone P. 51, 58, 68 Speaker P.
Page 149 Viewfinder g P. 24 Orange lamp g P. 31 Green lamp g Tripod socket P. 25 Zoom button (W/T, GU) P. 39, 61 Mode dial g Strap eyelet Battery compartment cover Card cover g OK/MENU button (Z) g Arrow pad (acbd) g Monitor g P.
Page 150: Monitor Indications
Names of parts Monitor indications The [INFO] setting allows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the information display set on are shown below. g“Displaying detailed shooting information” (P. 74) (Shooting modes 1/1000 1/1000 2560 1920 2560 Still picture...
Page 151 Item 13 Sound record 14 Record mode 15 Image size 16 AF target mark 17 Number of storable still pictures Remaining recording time 18 Spot metering 19 ISO 20 White balance 21 Memory * 22 Memory gauge * [IN] is displayed when the internal memory is used. [xD] is displayed when the card is used.
Page 152 Names of parts (Playback mode 100-0005 0005 SIZE SIZE : : 2560 2560 1920 F2.8 ’05 05. . 04 04.30 15 Still picture Item 1 Battery check 2 Memory * 3 Print reservation/ number of prints Movie 4 Sound record 5 Protect 6 Record mode 7 Image size...
Page 153: Index
Index For reference page numbers relating to camera parts, see “Names of parts”. SETUP ...64 2 IN 1 ...57 AC adapter...131 ADD FRAME...66 AF target mark ...25 ALL INDEX...96 ALL PRINT...96 ALL RESET...81 All-frame erase ...78 All-frame reservation Aperture value...46 AUTO (shooting mode) Auto focus ...26 Auto-flash...42...
Page 154 Movie recording MULTI PRINT ...96 NIGHT SCENE NOISE REDUCTION NORMAL...64 NTSC ...73, 137 Number of storable still pictures ...28 OLYMPUS Master ...107, 113 One-touch white balance ...48, 49 Optical zoom ...39 PAL ...73, 137 PANORAMA ...55 PC ...112 PictBridge...92, 137 Picture rotation PIXEL MAPPING ...89...
Page 155 Index SQ...27, 29 STANDARD ...92 Sunny day ...48 SUNSET ...37 Super macro shooting ...41 Top menu...16 Tungsten light ...48 USB cable ...93, 112 USB driver...108, 120 VIDEO OUT ...73 VIVID...54 VOLUME...87 White balance ...48 xD-Picture Card ...31 ZOOM ...64 Zoom...13, 39...
Page 156 Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://www.olympus.com/digital Premises: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40-23 77 3-0 / Fax: +49 40-23 07 61...

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