Page 1 (AM DIA DIGITAL CAMERA D-560ZOOM C-350ZOOM X-200 REFERENCE Explanation of digital camera functions Explanation of how to download OLYMPUS MANUAL <Click Here> and operating instructions. images between your digital camera and PC.
Page 2 We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed camera before taking • Screen and camera from those of the actual OLYMPUS MANUAL an Olympus digital camera. please read these performance and a longer service reference. important photographs. illustrations...
Page 3 For customers in North For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : D-560ZOOM/C-350ZOOM/X-206 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party :Olympus Address : 2 Corporate 11747-3157 Telephone Number :631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE...
Page 4 Contents : Specifications Glossary of terms Index P131 P 133 P135...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Getting started Names of parts ... Camera ... Monitor indications How to use this manual ... Attaching the strap ... Loading the batteries ... Selecting optional batteries or an AC adapter ... Inserting a card ... Card basics ... Removing the card ...
Page 6 3 Shooting basics Shooting mode ... Taking still pictures OPHOT0 ... Taking still pictures using the viewfinder ... Taking still pictures using the monitor ... Comparison of the viewfinder If correct focus cannot be obtained ... Determine the position of the subject after focusing Subjects that are difficult to focus on ...
Page 7 Contents 5 Playback Viewing still pictures [] QUICK VIEW ... Close-up playback Index display [] Selecting the number of pictures ... Slideshow _ Playback on a TV ... Picture rotation _ ... MOVIE PLAY- Viewing movies [] Protecting pictures o_ ... Erasing pictures/_>...
Page 8 7 Print setting How to print pictures,I], All-frame reservation Single-frame reservation _ Resetting print reservation 8 Miscellaneous Error codes ... Troubleshooting The camera does not work ... The image quality is poor ... List d menus ... List of factory default settings List d items by shooting mode ...
Page 9 Camera Shutter button ITS" P.43 Zoom lever (WIT. [] Q. ) P.55, P.80, P.81 ¢D Lens barrier Turns the camera on and off in the shooting mode Connector Card cover I_ Lens Extends automatically when you open the Iens barrier. cover DC-IN jackNIDEO I_ _ P.17, P.84...
Page 10: Names Of Parts
Arrow Buttons on the arrow pad have their respective functions are aIso used as direction buttons. which button to be pressed. '_'_°_ Viewfinder I_" P.43 IY@'P.10 Monitor Arrow pad (_@8) P.26, P.31 - Viewfinder AF target mark I!i_' P.43 @>, (_ and _) indicate Macro button ( _ %;0ebutton OK/Menu...
Page 11: Monitor Indications
Names of parts Monitor indications • Shooting mode Still picture Items Scene select/movie Battery check Green lamp Flash standby Cameramovement warning/Flash charge Macro mode Flash mode Sequential shooting Self-timer Record mode Resolution Metering Exposure compensation White balance AF target mark Memory gauge Number of storable still pictures Seconds...
Page 12 • Playback mode INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the monitor. Screens when the Information disptay is set to ON are shown below. Ir_" "Displaying shooting information" (P 101 ) Still picture items 1 Print reservation, Number of prints 2 Battery check 3 Protect...
Page 13 Names of parts • Memory gauge The memory gauge lights up when you take a picture or record a movie. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture orthe movie on the card The memory gauge indication changes as shown beIow depending shooting status.
Page 14 Follow the arrows to perform menu operations operating procedures, s_l_ct _0_ MENU_ CAMERA_ 2 P,o_o_o_po yo, o[.] lutoda¢_er_ This sample page is onty for your reference instructions in this manual. Indications used in this manual Important information _/}_ or operational problems.
Page 15 Note • Attach the strap correctly following the procedure so that the camera does not fall off. tf the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.
Page 16 This camera uses 1 CR-V3 tithium battery pack or 2 AA (R6) alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries Important • CR-V3 lithium battery • Do not peel off the label • Manganese (zinc-carbon) Make sure that: Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction •...
Page 17: Loading The Batteries
Note - Precautions The amount of power consumed operations performed on the digital camera. batteries or aIkaline batteries, the battery tevel warning (P 12). making sure that they are correctly...
Page 18 Since the CR-V3 lithium battery pack has a long service life, it is convenient when traveling. • NiMH batteries (Rechargeable Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable charging the batteries repeatedly before using up their capacity will shorten the life of the batteries per charge gradualIy. • AA (R6) alkaline batteries When you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) aIkaline batteries, which are easy to obtain anywhere.
Page 19 Loading the batteries Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. • If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC, the Note image data may be lost or damaged. You are recommended to use the AC adapter when transferring images to a PC. Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is communicating with the •...
Page 20: Contents
• xD-Picture Card (16 to 256 MB) • This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as e PC, etc.). Before use, be sure to Note format the card on this camera. _ (P.99)
Page 21: Inserting A Card
Inserting a card Make sure Open Face the card insert it into the card shown in the • Insert the card keeping it straight. • The card stops with a cIick when it is inserted all the way • Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle coutd damage the contact area or cause the card to jam.
Page 22: Removing The Card
Removing the card Make sure that: Open card cover. unlock it, and let it return • Thecardisejectedaehortwayandthen etops Push the card all the way i Note Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot Hold card...
Page 23 eWhen shooting pictures (Shooting mode) Power on: Power off: Open the lens barrier fully. The camera turns on in the shooting extends. If the lens does not extend when the lens barrier is opened, there is a possibitity that the barrier is not fully open Open the lens barrier fully until you feet it clicks.
Page 24: Power On/Off
TIPS ---------=---------------=------ • To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops operating if not used for 3 minutes. If the monitor is on, it will automatically turn off. The lens retracts automatically 5 minutes after that.
Page 25 Power on/off TIPS ================================ • When the camera turns on, the monitor may light up for an instant and a picture appear after a short time. This is not a malfunction. Never open the card cover, remove the card or the batteries, or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on.
Page 26: If The Card Is Not Recognized (Card Check)
If the card is not recognized When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically If there is no card in the camera or a card that is not supported is inserted, the foIIowing screen is displayed. •...
Page 27 You can select a language for on-screen shows the English Available languages camera Open the lens barrier fully. Press _), • The top menu is displayed. Press _ on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. Press_to tab, and press _. Press_to press display...
Page 28: Selecting A Language
Press _ _ to select a language, and press @. Press _ again to exit the menu. Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off. TIPS • The languagecan also be set fromthe playbackmode. Selecting a language 2, j...
Page 29 Open the lens barrier fully. Press _, • The top menu is displayed Press _ on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. Press _ _ to select the SETUP tab, and press _. Press _ to select Q, press _. The green frame moves to the seIected •...
Page 30 Press _ _ to select one of the following date formats: (Year/Month/Day), Day/Year), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year). Then press _. • Move to the year setting. • The following steps show tile procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D. Press _ _ to set the year, and press _ to move to the month...
Page 31 Hold the camera firmly with both hands white keeping your eIbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving When taking pictures in the vertical position, hold the camera to position the flash above the lens. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the tens and flash Correct grip: Horizontal grip •...
Page 32 When you turn on the camera and press _), the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This chapter explains how the menus work, using the shooting mode screens ,rrowood 2 . OK button Shortcut Menus •...
Page 33 Press _ todisplay the top menu. Press _. Top menu _> £ OK button Press _ _ to select a tab, and press _. CAMERA tab PICTURE tab SETUPta_'@? _ Press to return to the tab selection screen.
Page 34 Press _to select an item, and press _). o een frame moves to the setected item. • Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera and the settings performed. Note • In the shooting mode, you can take pictures by pressing the shutter button even with the menu being displayed.
Page 35: Shooting Mode
Shooting mode Shortcut menus are frequently used menus that can be accessed from the top menu Still picture Still picture SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Sets the image quality and resolution Movie HQ, SQ _eseis aii seiiin_sinciuSin_ i_e e white balance to the factory default settings. When the shooting modeissette , this menu resets the mode to I_IPHOT0 (Still picture)
Page 36: Playback Mode
Playback mode Still picture n the camera is ptaying back still Disptays air the shooting Erases the selected still picture or movie information on the monitor. _hoFtcu_ i_enus Movie 0" _"_...
Page 37: Shooting Mode
The M ODE MENU associated menu items. Shooting mode SCENE SELECT ESP/r"_l DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1 has 4 tabs Press @@tosetect atab and d isplay Selects the shooting PROGRAM AUTO, [] (landscape), Selects the metering and r_-I. ( xposure compensat!on!: ...
Page 38 Selects whether to keep the current ALL RESET camera settings when you turn off the _ower Selects a language for on-screen display II))) Turns the beep sound (used for REC VIEW Selects whether to display pictures on the monitor while saving them to a card. FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING functions for errors...
Page 39 Mode Menus Playback mode BLACK&WHITE Creates a black and white picture and saves it as a new picture. Makes the file size smaller and saves it INDEX Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 frames...
Page 40 Selects whether to keep the current ALL RESET camera settings when you turn off the Selects a language for on-screen dispta :... Turns the beep sound (used for n))) warnings, I, . E_._ Adjusts the brightness Sets the date and time. Selects NTSC or PAL according to your VIDEO OUT TV's video signal type...
Page 41 This camera allows you to take still pictures and record movies select the appropriate / [] / [] / []) depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve when you take stitl pictures The factory default setting of the shooting mode is PROGRAM require any special setting or effect, you do not need to foIIow this procedure.
Page 42 Press _ to select SCENE SELECT, and press _. • The green frame moves to the selected item. Press _ _ to select PROGRAM AUTO, [], I_-I, [] on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve. Press @. •...
Page 43: Holding The Camera
Shooting mode • [] (Night scene) Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting, if you take a picture of a street at night in any other mode, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with onty dots of light showing true appearance the optimal shooting conditions.
Page 44: Taking Still Pictures Using The Viewfinder
You can take still pictures using either the viewflnder or the monitor methods are easy as all you have to do is to press the shutter button When the camera is in the movie record mode, press @ and, from the top menu, select I_IPHOTO (Still picture) Taking still pictures using the viewfinder The camera actually records a wider area than the picture you compose while...
Page 45 Taking still pictures • The orange lamp bliaks while the picture is stored on the card. TIPS ... Correct focus cannot be obtained on the subject you want to shoot. > _ "if correct focus cannot be obtained" (P.48) The green tamp blinks. ;.You are too close to the subject.
Page 46: Taking Still Pictures Using The Monitor
Taking still pictures using the monitor With the monitor, you can shoot white checking camera actually records Open lens barrier • Slide the lens barrier fully open until it clicks. Press • The monitor turns on "Monitor indications" Decide the composition while looking at the image on the monitor.
Page 47 Taking still pictures The monitor turns off automatically. the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the monitor turns off automatically. Touch the shutter button or zoom lever to turn the monitor on. The monitor is bard to see. _Bright light, such as direct sunlight, may cause vertical lines to appear on the monitor screen, in this case, use the viewfinder.
Page 48: Comparison Of The Viewfinder & Monitor
Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor Viewfinder Advantages Camera movement not occur easily and subjects can be seen clearly even in bright places Little battery power is used. Disadvantages When close to a subject, the image in the viewfinder is a little different from the picture that the camera actually records Tips...
Page 49 When correct focus cannot can f ocus the camera lock) and t ake t he picture Determinethe positionof the subject afterfocusing(FocusLock) Open the lens • The camera turns on in the shooting mode Position the AF target the subject you want •...
Page 50: If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained
Keeping the shutter pressed halfway, your shot. Press the shutter button fully. TIPS illlllllllllllllllllllllllllllll The green tamp blinks. _You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 50 cm/1.6 ft. away from the subject. When the distance from the camera to the subject is less than 50 cm/1.6 ft., select the macro mode.
Page 51: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On
tf correct focus cannot be obtained Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under certain types of conditions, happens, focus on an object with high contrast at the same distance as the intended subject (focus lock), recompose If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using the focus lock function by pressing the shutter button halfway, and return the camera to the horizontal pressed halfway and take the picture.
Page 52 Setting the mode to Night scene allows you to take landscape under optimum conditions. second maximum when the flash is activated. shooting conditions, shutter speed may extend up to 2 seconds. The noise reduction function activates speed is over 1 second.This with long exposure shots.
Page 53: Night Scene Mode []
Night scene mode Press _ _ to select the CAMERA tab, and press 0" Press to select SELECT, • The green frame moves to the seIected item. o° 6 Press to select press • The setting is set to the night scene mode __._ and the camera returns to the shooting mode...
Page 54 You can record movies with this camera. Recorded movies can be ptayed back or stored separately I:L_' "iNDEX - Creating an index" (P.94) Open the lens barrier • The camera turns on in the shooting mode Press @. • The top menu is displayed Press to select •...
Page 55: Recording Movies
Recording movies Press the shutter • The orange lamp on tile right of the viewfinder • When recording a movie, the camera automatically and exposure according to the moving subject. • Daring movie recording, displayed Press the shutter • The orange lamp btinks while the movie is stored on the card. •...
Page 56: Zoom
Telephoto and wide-angle optical zoom limit, equivalent combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom, zoom magnification increased to a maximum of approximately Using the optical zoom Open lens barrier • The camera turns on in the shooting mode Push/pull the zoom lever while observing the subject monitor or viewfinder.
Page 57: Using The Digital Zoom
Zoom Using the digital zoom Open the lens barrier fully. Press _. • The top menu is displayed Press _ to select MODE MENU. Press <_ _ to select the CAMERA 5" tab, and press _. Press _ _ to select DIGITAL ZOOM, and press _.
Page 58 Press _ _ to select ON, and press _, • Press @ again to exit the menu and return to the shooting status. Pull the zoom lever • The white area of the zoom indicator indicates the opticaI zoom. If the digitaI zoom is set to ON, a red area appears on the zoom indicator.
Page 59 Setect the flash mode best suited to the Iight conditions want to achieve Open the lens • The camera turns on in the shooting mode Press 9 (_)' • The current flash setting is displayed. Press _ to change to your desired •...
Page 60: Using The Flash
• The flash does not fire in the following situations: When shooting in the movie record more, during sequential Note shooting ( E_ • The flash may not give you the optimum result in the macro mode, especially with wide-angle shooting. Check the resulting picture on the monitor.
Page 61 Using the flash e Fill-in flash ( ,_ ) The flash fires regardless of the available light This mode is useful for eliminating shadows leaves), in a backlight situation, or for correcting artificial lighting (especially • The fill-in flash may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light.
Page 62 The macro mode atlows you to shoot at a distance of 20 cm to 50 cm (07 ft. to 1 6 ft.) from your subject. Regular photographs can be taken, but the camera may take time to focus on distant subjects Normal shooting Open the lens...
Page 63: Macro Mode Shooting
Macro mode shooting Press mode on or off, • The setting changes OFF each time _ When the macro mode is selected, displayed on the monitor. Take • If you are close to a subject, the picture in the viewfinder is different from the area that the camera actually records.
Page 64 This function tets you take pictures using the self-timer secureIy on a tripod or set it on a levet surface for setf-timer shooting. function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be inctuded in the photograph Open lens barrier •...
Page 65: How To Use The Menus
In a backtight situation, your subject may appear dark if the picture is taken with the normal metering value (Digital ESP metering). In this case, by changing the metering area to the center of the viewfinder metering), a subject can be shot with optimal exposure background light.
Page 66: Sequential Shooting
This function allows you to take a rapid succession and hoIding the shutter button (up to 11 pictures at 1.5 frames per second by Sequential shooting in HQ mode) As you can choose the best picture from a series of sequential shots, you are recommended taking pictures of a moving subject locked at the first frame...
Page 67: Panorama
CAMEDIA mode top menu, and press _. use the arrow the direction want connected. with the Olympus xD-Picture Master software. Connects the pictures from left to right. Connects pictures from bottom to top. edges...
Page 68 _) to finish • The frame on tile screen disappears normal shooting mode. • The panorama mode is only available with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. Note • Your computer's memory may be insufficient if you take too many panorama pictures in HQ or SHQ mode. You are recommended to use SQ mode for panorama shooting.
Page 69 This function altows taken insuccession picture. You c an combine inone p icture In the shooting select MODE MENU _ CAMERA 2 IN 1, and press _. Iti__"How to use the menus" (P.32) • The two-in-one picture mode is set. The subject is displayed on the monitor.
Page 70: Taking Two-In-One Pictures 2 In 1
• During 2 IN 1 mode shooting, the panorama and sequential shooting are not available. Note • When the batteries are exhausted (_E_ automatically turns off. • The 2 IN 1 mode is canceled when @ is pressed or the lens barrier is closed.
Page 71 You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies Choose the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc) For detaits of the different record modes, resolutions and number of storable still pictures on the card, refer to the table on the next page.
Page 72: Selecting A Record Mode
Still Picture Record Modes Record mode Movie Record Modes Maximum Record mode The time remaining for recording movies (Total recording time) in the card is displayed on the monitor when the camera is set to the movie record mode ([]) •...
Page 73 Selecting a record TIPS illl,lllllllllllllll,lllllllllll • Resolution The number of pixels (horizontal x vertical) used when saving an image. If the image will be printed, higher resolutions (larger numbers) are recommended so that the image will be clearer. However, higher resolutions make the file size (amount of data) larger, so the number of pictures that can be saved will be fewer.
Page 74 In the shooting mode top menu, press _ to select _n-, "How to use the menus" (P.32) Press <_ _ to select record mode. • For stitl pictures, you can choose from SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2. • For movies, you can choose HQ orSQ Press _.
Page 75 This function allows you to make fine changes to the automatic exposure setting In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated brightness in the range of ±20 in 05 steps When the setting is changed, In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU _ CAMERA and press _.
Page 76: Varying The Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Varying • The exposure compensation value returns to 0.0 (factory default setting) when the lens barrier is closed. 1:3_" " ALL RESET - Saving the camera's Note settings" (P.97) • If the flash is used, the image brightness (exposure) may differ from the intended brightness.
Page 77 Color reproduction when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten tighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced wilt be slightly different for each setting the WB (white balance), In the shooting select MODE MENU _ PICTURE WB, and press _). "How to use the menus"...
Page 78 • The white balance setting returns to AUTO (factory default setting) when the lens barrier is closed. _'"ALL Note settings" (P.97) • White balance may not be effective under some special light sources. • After setting a white balance other than AUTO, play back the picture and check the colors on the monitor.
Page 79 Press [_ with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame Use the arrow other pictures. picture. Disptay the previous Press EEl to cancel • The monitor and camera turn off • If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the monitor and camera turn off automatically.
Page 80: Playback
QUICK VIEW This function tets you ptay back pictures while the camera is in the shooting mode This is useful when you want to check shooting results and resume shooting quickly Functions available in normal ptayback mode are also available View Press (QUICKVlEW)
Page 81: Close-Up Playback Q
Viewing still pictures Close-up playback q Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged original size. Press with the lens barrier • The monitor turns on and displays the tast picture taken. Use the arrow still picture • You cannot entarge pictures with _ Pull the zoom •...
Page 82 This function Iets you show severaI pictures at the same time on the monitor The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. I_'"Selecting of pictures" (P82) Press I_ with the lens barrier closed. • The monitorturns on and displays the last picture taken.
Page 83: Index Display
Index display Selecting the number This function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9 and 16 In the playback mode top menu, select MODE MENU _ SETUP D;_, and press 0. I_ "How to use the menus" (P.32) Press _ _ to select 4, 9 or 16, and press @.
Page 84: Slideshow
This function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another Only the first frame of movies is played back Press r_ with the lens barrier closed. Display a still picture, and press to display the top menu. Press _ ( @ ) to start the slideshow.
Page 85 Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV Both a still picture and a movie can be played back Make sure that Connect the Video camera the video _iDCqN VIDEO OUT jack Turn the TV on and set it to the video •...
Page 86: Playback On A Tv
Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically This function lets you turn such pictures 90 degrees counterclockwise so that they are displayed In the playback mode top menu, select MODE MENU _ PLAY _ _, and press _, Press _ _ to select +90 °...
Page 87 Press _ with the lens barrier closed, • The monitor turns on Use the arrow pad to display the picture with Id_ "Viewing still pictures" (P.78) Press (_), • The top menu is displayed Press _ to select MOVIE PLAY. Playback button ( I_q -12_Arrow pad...
Page 88: Movie Pla Y- Viewing Movies
Press to select press • The movie is played back. When playback ends, the display automaticaIty the beginning of the movie • The MOVIE PLAYBACK displayed again after playback ends PLAYBACK: Plays back the entire movie again. FRAME BY FRAME: PIays back the movie manually one frame at a time.
Page 89 You are recommended erasing them Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all- frame erase function. Press F_q with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to protect. I_._ _ "Viewing still pictures"...
Page 90: Single-Frame Erase
This function enabIes you to erase recorded single-frame erase or the all-frame erase • You cannot erase pictures that are protected. Cancel the protection before erasing such pictures. Note • Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Be careful not to accidentally erase pictures you want to keep.
Page 91: All-Frame Erase
Erasingpictures All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card In the playback select MODE CARD SETUP, lY_¢ _ "How to use the menus" (P.32) Press _ _ to select ,_ ERASE, and press _). Press _ _ to select YES, and '<...
Page 92 This function tets you edit stilI pictures and store them as new pictures The following editing operations are possible. BLACK&WHITE : Converts pictures into black and white pictures and stores them as new pictures. SEPIA : Converts pictures into sepia-toned them as new pictures.
Page 93: Editing Still Pictures
Editing still pictures Creating black and white Select BLACK&WHITE, Press to select BLACK&WHITE, • The BUSY bar is displayed, and the camera returns to the playback The black and white picture is stored as a separate picture from the original •...
Page 94: Resizing
Resizing I_ Select and press _. Press to select picture size, and press • The BUSY bar is displayed, and the camera returns to the ptayback mode The newly created picture is stored as a separate picture from the original •...
Page 95 9 frames extracted from a movie are displayed as an index to show the movie at a gtance Indexes can be stored on the card as a still picture. Press BE] with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on Use the arrow pad to select a picture with Press (_),...
Page 96: Index - Creating An Index
Select the last frame of the index. As in Step 5, press the arrow pad to play back the movie until the picture that you want as the last frame is displayed green frame, and press Press to select press •...
Page 97 Return the settings you changed,such factory default settings.if return to the stiII picture mode (I_IPHOTO). • The following menu SETUP Note etc.). In the shooting mode top menu, press _ to select MODE RESET. Press _ _ to select RESET, and press @.
Page 98 This function tets you choose whether or not to save the current camera settings after the power is turned off The setting affected by ALL RESET are listed on the next page, The ALL RESET setting (ON/OFF) set to OFF in one mode, this setting appties to all the other modes, both shooting and playback : All settings are returned to the factory default settings after the power is turned off.
Page 99: All Reset - Saving The Camera's Settings
RESET- Saving • Functions that All Reset affects Function Monitor Optical Zoom Shooting modes SCENE SELECT DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM ESP/I-_1 the camera's settings and their factorv Factory default Wide PHOTO (StiII picture) (PROGRAM AUTO) (for stitl pictures) OFF (lx) AUTO AUTO HQ (2048 x 1536...
Page 100 This function tets you format a card data. Before using non-Olympus on a PC, you must format them with this camera. All existing data, including is formatted. Make sure that you formatting a used card. In the top menu, select MODE MENU _ CARD >...
Page 101: Card Setup - Formatting Cards
CARD SETUP - Formatting Press @. • The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted • Never do the following during formatting, as they may cause the card to malfunction. Note • Open the card cover. • Remove the battery. •...
Page 102: Info
This function lets you dispIay detailed shooting information 3 seconds in the playback mode. For detaits of the information displayed, see "1_" "Monitor indications" Pressing _ in the playback mode top menu displays the full amount of shooting information monitor (ON). I_ _ "How to use the menus"...
Page 103 This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor. The brightness can be adjusted in either the shooting When the camera is in the shooting beforehand. In the top menu, MENU SETUP "How to use the menus" (P.32) Press <_ 4_ to adjust the brightness of the monitor, and when you have set the desired level, press _.
Page 104: Rec View
You can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor : The picture being recorded to the card is displayed. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken. You can resume shooting : The picture being recorded useful when you want to prepare for your next shot while the...
Page 105 This function lets you turn on/off the beep sound used for warnings, beep sound can be adjusted in either the shooting mode In the top menu, select MODE MENU _ SETUP _ i))) _ OFF or ON, and press _, Itt__"How to use the menus"...
Page 106: File Name
The camera automaticalIy be stored in Flies can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 and folders can be numbered from 100 to 999. Examples are shown below. \DCIM\***OLYMP\Pmdd Fo_No (100- 999) • Month: Jan - Sep. = 1 - 9, Oct. = A, Nov = B, Dec. = C There are two settings from which you can choose: RESET or AUTO.
Page 107: Pixel Mapping
The Pixel Mapping feature altows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions frequently Approximately after the monitor is used or continuous performance of the Pixel Mapping function In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU _ SETUP PIXEL MAPPING, and press _.
Page 108 You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV's video signaI type. Select the video signal type before connecting the wrong video signal type, the recorded properly on your TV Switching the video signal type between NTSC and PAL can be conducted in either the shooting In the top menu, select MODE...
Page 109 Or pictures can be printed out at home on a personal DPOF- compatible printer. e Printing on an Olympus printer Printing out directty to the printer is possible without using a PC For more detaiIs, refer to the printer's instruction...
Page 110: How To Print Pictures,I]
TIPS iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/printer dots (pixels) per inch. This is called dpi (dots per inch). The higher the dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change.
Page 111 Use this feature to print alI pictures stored on the card. Select the desired number of prints and whether you want the date and time included. Play back a still picture. • You cannot print pictures with _ in the top menu, MENU PLAY...
Page 112: All-Frame Reservation
Perform each setting as illustrated. Select Select Q eSet the number of prints Press <_> _ to set the desired If you want to continue to set the date/time printing data, press (_ to return to Step 4. : increases the number. : Decreases the number.
Page 113 Use this feature to print only setected pictures, reserved number of prints and the date/time settings. Display the frame to be printed and select the desired number of prints Play back a still picture. • You cannot print pictures with _ In the top menu, MENU...
Page 114: Single-Frame Reservation
Select the appropriate the arrow pad. MORE : Sets the number of prints and date/time. Step 6. SINGLE PRINT : Sets single-frame The date/time setthlgs are not available. print reservation CANCEL Cancels the reservation the screen (P.115) Completes Press _ _ on the arrow pad to select ,O, x (number (date/time),...
Page 115 Single-frame reservation • Set the date/time Press _2_ _> to setect NO, DATE or TIME, and press : The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE :Alt the pictures with print reservation are printed with the shooting TIME : Alt the pictures with print reservation are printed with the shooting After setting the number of prints and the date/time...
Page 116 This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for the pictures stored on the card There are two ways to reset the print reservation data. One is to reset the print reservation data for all the frames. The other is to reset the print reservation data for the unwanted frames only.
Page 117 Resetting print reservation Press to select • The selected print reservation canceled and the camera returns to the screen in Step 5 When there are not any other print reservation reset, press @ to display the Single-frame menu screen, and press (_. Press _ until the screen returns •...
Page 118 Monitor Possible cause indication The card is not inserted. or it cannot be recognized. NO CARD There is a problem with the card. CARD ERROR Writing to the card is prohibited. WRITE- PROTECT The card is full. No more pictures can be taken or no CARD FULL more information print reservation...
Page 119 The camera does not work PossibIe cause Corrective action The power is off Open the lens barrier fufly to turn on the camera. The batteries Reload the batteries loaded incorrectly. The batteries Replace the batteries exhausted. The batteries Warm the batteries temporarily unable to pocket for a while.
Page 120: Troubleshooting
withThere is a pr°blem the card I Refer t° the "E Possible cause Corrective action The flash is set to the Select a flash mode other than flash off. flash off mode The subject is If you want the flash to fire on a brightly illuminated, illuminated Sequential...
Page 121 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action The brightness is not Select i..c3.1 in the mode menu and then adjust adjusted properly+ the bdghtness. The monitor Block the sunlight with your hand. exposed to direct sunlight Verticat lines appear Bright light+ such as direct sunlight, on the monitor screen, vertical lines to appear on the monitor screen...
Page 122 Possible cause Corrective action All Reset is set to ON Select the SETUP tab in the mode menu and set All Reset to OFF Possible cause Corrective action The video output Set the video output signal according signal is incorrect region where used.
Page 123: The Image Quality Is Poor
Troubleshooting The image quality is poor Possible cause Corrective The hash was set to the Select a flash mode other than fllJ-in flash fill-in flash mode. The subject was Adjust the exposure excessively ifluminated minus (-) or change the camera position Possible cause Corrective The flash was blocked...
Page 124 Possible cause Corrective The lens v/as partly Hold the camera correctly, blocked by your finger or fingers and the strap away from the lens. the strap The subiect was too Check the actual picture area by using the close, monitor to take the picture Possible cause Corrective The camera...
Page 125 eShootingmode menus I_IPHOTO -MODE - CAMERA MENU PICTURE CARD SETUP -MODE RESET Cannot be setected (P / [] / [] / [] / r_) -- SCENESELECT-- -- ESP/_ -- DRIVE- -- DIGITAL ZOOM-- -- PANORAMA* -- 2 IN 1 CARD SETUP-- --ALL RESET-- - B_...
Page 126 oShooting mode menus ( [] -MODE MENU -CAMERA -PICTURE -- CARD - SETUP - O PHOTO - _|.- -MODE RESET ,_P/F'_} DIGITAL ZOOM-- --WB CARD SETUP-- -- ALL RESET-- m))) -- REC VIEW-- -- FiLE NAME-- -- PIXEL MAPPING -- ic3t ..,|m -- VIDEO OUT--...
Page 127 List of menus • Playback mode menus (Still picture) - MODE PLAY MENU EDIT CARD SETUP -INFO /_ ERASE. BLACK & WHITE-- SEPIA- CARD SETUP-- ALL RESET-- 11. r_l II))) ICCII ...|| VIDEO OUT-- ON. OFF 0°, +90 °, -90 ,a,, _ P.112.
Page 128 II Playback mode menus ( _ -MODE MENU EDIT CARD PLAY SETUP -MOVIE PLAY -INFO i_ERASE. INDEX- CARD SETUP-- -- ALL RESET-- l))) ]1:_1 ...|| -- VIDEO OUT-- List of menus OK, RESET, CANCEL _1_ ALL P90. ERASE. ON, OFF [_ FORMAT ON, OFF ENGLISH.
Page 129 • Shooting mode Shooting mode SCENE SELECT Zoom Monitor ESP/f'_l DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2IN1 FILE NAME • Playback mode INFO ,Other default settings ALL RESET m))) VIEW VIDEO * Setting differ according to the region where the camera is sold AUTO aPHOT0 (StilI...
Page 130 "/ ¢" Optical zoom ESP/E_ _,_== DIGITAL ZOOM ¢ PANORAMA ¢ 2tN1 ¢ CARD SETUP ALL RESET =_)) REC VIEW "/ FILE NAME I._J "/ In the movie record mode, only HO/SQ can be selected. ¢" ¢" ¢" ¢ ¢ ¢...
Page 131 eAfter Turn the camera off. • Cleaning the camera Close the lens barrier Make sure that the monitor is turned off. Remove the batteries adapter, unplug before removing Exterior: Wipe gent+y with a soft cloth. If tile camera is very dirty, soak tile cloth in mild soapy water and wring well.
Page 132 Viewfinder Monitor Outer connector Automatic calendar system : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) : DigitaI recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera Fite system (DCF)), Exif 22 compatible, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching...
Page 133: Specifications
Specifications Operating environment Temperature Humidity Power supply Dimensions Weight SPECIFICATIONS OR OBLIGATION ON THE 5" : 0C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation) -20°C to 60C (-4F to 140°F) (storage) : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% : 1 CR-V3 lithium battery pack, or 2 AA (R6) alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries.
Page 134 CCD (Charge-Coupled This converts light passing through the lens into electrical signals camera, light is picked up and converted into RGB signals to build a single image. (Design rule for Camera A standard for image files by the Japan Electronics Technology Industries Association Digital...
Page 135: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of terms Sleep Mode A mode designed to save battery life The camera automaticalIy sleep mode if you do not operate it for a certain time. To get out of the sleep mode, use any button on the camera (shutter button, arrow pad, etc) TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) A cotor monitor constructed...
Page 136: Index
AC adapter Adjusting the monitor brightness io,I ... AF target mark ... ALL RESET ... All-frame erase _'_ All-frame reservation E[_ ... Arrow pad ... Auto focus ... Auto-flash Batteries Battery check ... Battery compartment cover ... Beep sound m))) ... Camera movement warning Card ...
Page 137 /ndex Metering Mode Menus ... MODE RESET ... Monitor Monitor button _ Movie [] MOVIE PLAY I_q ... Night scene [] Noise reduction NTSC ... Number of storable stiII pictures OK/Menu button Optical zoom ... Orange tamp ... Overcast _ PAL ...
Page 138 USB connector Video cable ... VIDEO OUT ... VIDEO OUT jack ... Viewfinder White balance WB xD-Picture Card ... Zoom lever ... 9,43 8,55,80,81 /ndex...
Page 139 24/7 online automated Phone customer support: TeL 1-888-553-4448 Our phone customer (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus OLYMPUS Premises/Goods delivery: Letters: Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, European Technical Please visit our homepage...
Page 140 OLYMPUS CAMEDIA I o Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera, • This manual provides instructions on how to install the USB driver. To ensure correct installation, refer on!Y to these installation pr0cedures.
Page 141 However, please contact your local Olympus laws to duplicate in part or in whole except for personal use. Reproduction owner is prohibited. in this manual may differ slightly...
Page 143 By connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cabte, images on a card can be transferred systems) may need a special setup before connecting first time. Follow the chart beIow 98 SE Second Edton Windows 98/ driver for Windows InstaIling the USB 98 (p9) Connecting...
Page 144 • When connecting sufficient remaining computer, the camera does not enter the sleep mode nor will the camera's Caution power turn off automatically battery power runs out or the internal temperature stop operating automafically. malfunction, and any image data (file) being transmitted careful when downloading adapter (optional) when downloading •...
Page 145 Identify the OS on your computer before connecting identify the OS depends on the computer •Windows Double-click the "My Computer" icon on your desktop. When the 'My computer '_icon is not on your desktop, click "Control from the "Start" menu Double-click "Control Panel"...
Page 146 A System Properties appear. Note and record the "System:" information. Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional Windows XP, then press "OK" to close the window. If your OS is Windows driver for Windows 98" ([d_!¢ p.9). Users running Windows Users running other OS I:_ _ p.31 •...
Page 147 eYour computer is turned on and Windows • If you are running any applications, • You are recommended If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing camera, the camera witl turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image flies (data).
Page 148 If your OS is Windows driver. Proceed to "Connecting Insert the provided software into your CD-ROM The Olympus Windows should automatically "USB Driver". If the USB driver is aIready installed in...
Page 149 Insta/lingthe USB driverfor Windows98(When using Windows98/98SE) Click "Continue". of the USB driver will start. Click "OK" to restart your computer and the installation When the computer Olympus Windows remove the CD-ROM The installation is complete. has restarted, installation Installer screen appears, click "Close"...
Page 150 Users running Windows connecting the camera to your computer for the first time. (1_1_1_1_1_1_1_1_1_' Insert the marked end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer The location of the USB port varies depending refer to your computer's After making sure...
Page 151 Connectingthe camera tothe computer Turn the camera on. • Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, with the exception which require you to press the @ (monitor) button When the camera is turned on, the lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up •...
Page 152 You may also setect "take no action" to bypass the Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard. You may then use a more advanced image viewing/edRing program such as Olympus CAMEDIA software. For detailed instructions on downloading, CAMEDIA Master software user's guide are functional.
Page 153 Disk" icons for other is recognized as another "Removable Disk" If you cannot find the icon, the camera Writer. In this case, the digital camera and computer are not connected properly. Turn the camera off, disconnect the camera from the computer and connect again, or proceed to "Confirming...
Page 154 if the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable the procedure below to check whether the USB driver has been fully installed Open "My Computer" and double-click "Control Panel" icon, For users running Windows XP, open "Control Panel" from the "Start"...
Page 155 Confirmingthe USBdriver is installed Confirm that "OLYMPUS Camera" is in the "Universal Bus Controller" If you cannot find the "OLYMPUS Digital Camera", turn the camera off, disconnect the camera from the computer and start again. Users running Windows start again from "Confirming...
Page 156 Double-click the "Removable icon. A new "Removable when the camera is connected computer, as the digital camera is recognized as a "Removable If an error message problem with one of the following: 0) the camera's the battery power is low)
Page 157 Downloading images to your computer Double-click Image flies (JPEG names such as "P1010001 displayed. • The camera automatically to the following Folder (Example) !._oly Serial number • Serial numbers • Serial numbers • When file number 9999 is reached, the next number. •...
Page 158 =My Documents" displayed. Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.jpg) to the "My Documents" window. The image is saved in the computer (in My Documents folder) • To select all flies, choose Edit > Select all. When the image file has been downloaded images by double-clicking files will be opened...
Page 159 if your OS is Windows p.21) • Windows 98 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder access lamp is not blinking, Some camera models have either a lamp on the right of the viewfinder or a card access tamp, and the Iocation varies depending on the model Refer to your camera's manual.
Page 160 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Remove the USB cable from the camera. Remove the USB cable from your computer. • Windows Me/2000/XP Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.
Page 161 Disconnecting the camera from your computer 2 C,ckthe @ "Unplug orEject Hardware" icon on the task bar. The message saying that the drive has been stopped appears Click on the message. The "Unplug or Eject Hardware" window appears. "f When a message "OK".
Page 162 OS • The image file properties • Images in the camera cannot be opened without first downloading them For more details, visit the Olympus web site Connecting the camera to the computer ... Downloading images to your computer ...
Page 163 Insert the marked end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer. For details, refer to your computer's manual After making sure that the camera is turned off, connect the end of the USB cable to the USB connector The location of the USB connector or mutti connector on the camera model...
Page 164 Turn the camera on. • Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, with the exception which require you to press the (@ (monitor) button When the camera is turned on, the green lamp on the right of the viewflnder lights up •...
Page 165 • Mac OS 9 You can downIoad images from the camera and save them in your computer (in this case, in the Hard Disk). Double-click the "Untitled" displayed on the desktop camera is connected computer. If you cannot find this icon. or if an error message click the icon, there may be a problem O the camera's the battery power is low)
Page 166 Image flies (JPEG flies) with flies names such as "P1010001 .JPG '_are displayed. • The camera automatically to the following Folder name (Example) IO00LYMP Serial number • Serial numbers • Serial numbers • When file number 9999 is reached, a new folder is created and assigned the next number.
Page 167 Downloading images to your computer =Hard Disk" Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012,JPG) "Hard Disk" window. The image is saved in the computer (in the Hard disk). • To select aII images, click Edit >...
Page 168 • Mac OS X Malfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS. • If the camera is not connected computer. • Date and time information • If the card cover of the camera is opened white connecting to the computer, the "untitled '_icon does not disappear When the computer has recognized software dialog appears.
Page 169 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder access lamp is not blinking. Drag the "untitled" desktop to "Trash", Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder lamp is not blinking. Remove the USB cable from the camera.
Page 170 Users running other OS cannot connect the camera directly to a computer • Windows • Windows You can download images directly to your computer using an optional floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter • • Mac OS before OS 9 •...
Page 171 24/7 online automated Phone customer support: TeL 1-888-553-4448 Our phone customer (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus OLYMPUS Premises/Goods delivery: Letters: Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, European Technical Please visit our homepage...

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