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Olympus CAMEDIA D-460ZOOM Instructions Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS
DIGITAL CAMERA
D-460ZOOM
Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct
use.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your
camera before taking important photographs.
PREPARATIONS
TAKING PICTURES
DISPLAYING PICTURES
ON THE LCD MONITOR
STORING DATA FOR
PRINTING PICTURES
USING A PERSONAL
COMPUTER
MISCELLANEOUS

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL CAMERA D-460ZOOM Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. PREPARATIONS TAKING PICTURES DISPLAYING PICTURES ON THE LCD MONITOR...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS Thank you for purchasing the Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. Be sure to retain this manual for future reference.
  • Page 3 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
  • Page 4 10. Grounding or Polarization — This product, when used with an optional AC adapter, may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
  • Page 5 16. Damage Requiring Service — If using the optional AC adapter, unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. b) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
  • Page 6 Declaration of Conformity Model Number: D-460ZOOM Trade Name: OLYMPUS Responsible party: Olympus America Inc. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone number: 516-844-5000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to...
  • Page 7 • No part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted except for personal use without the prior permission of Olympus. • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully, or any request from a third person, which are caused by the inappropriate use of this unit.

  • Page 8: For Safe Use

    BATTERY HEAT GENERATION, FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR BURNING. DANGER 1. WHEN USING NiMH BATTERIES, USE OLYMPUS BRAND NiMH BATTERIES AND CHARGER. 2. DO NOT LOAD OR USE BATTERIES WITH THEIR +/– TERMINALS UPSIDE DOWN. DO NOT LOAD BATTERIES FORCEFULLY.
  • Page 9 WARNING 1. DO NOT ALLOW BATTERIES TO COME IN CONTACT WITH WATER OR SEA WATER. 2. BATTERY FLUID MAY LEAK, GENERATING HEAT AND POSSIBLY CAUSING A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. • DO NOT USE NON-RECOMMENDED BATTERIES. • DO NOT THROW BATTERIES INTO A FIRE, OR EXPOSE TO HEAT. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE UNIT WITH BATTERIES INSIDE.
  • Page 10 CAUTION 1. OLYMPUS NiMH BATTERIES ARE FOR USE WITH OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAS ONLY. DO NOT USE THEM WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT. 2. DO NOT APPLY PHYSICAL SHOCK TO BATTERIES. 3. DO NOT USE CHARGEABLE AND UNCHARGEABLE BATTERIES OR BATTERIES OF DIFFERENT CAPACITIES/KINDS/BRANDS MIXED TOGETHER.

  • Page 11: Handling

    CONTINUOUSLY. YOU MAY GET BURNED. 7. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT, UNLOAD THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. LEAVING BATTERIES IN A WET CAMERA MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.

  • Page 12: Care And Storage

    AVOID BEING BURNED. (WHEN UNLOADING BATTERIES, DO IT OUTSIDE AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE OBJECTS, AND DO NOT TOUCH BATTERIES WITH YOUR BARE HANDS.) CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY. 2. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THIS CAMERA. IT CONTAINS HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUITRY THAT MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY.

  • Page 13: Battery Handling

    This camera uses four AA NiMH batteries, AA alkaline batteries, AA lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries. Two CR-V3 lithium battery packs can also be used. (Olympus brand recommended.) Performance will be limited with alkaline batteries, especially in low temperatures. NiMH batteries are recommended.

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Important safety instructions...2 For safe use...8 Battery handling...8 Handling...11 Care and storage ...12 Battery handling...13 Main features...17 PREPARATION...19 Checking the contents ...20 Names of parts ...21 Attaching the strap...24 Loading the batteries ...25 Using the AC adapter (optional) ...27 Inserting SmartMedia ...28 Adjusting the date and time ...29 Learning the basics ...31...
  • Page 15 Using the flash...52 Using the flash modes ...52 How to select the flash mode ...53 Auto-flash ...54 Red-Eye reducing flash ...54 Fill-In flash ...55 Slow shutter synchronization flash ...55 Red-Eye reducing flash + Slow shutter synchronization flash ...56 Off ...56 Macro mode...57 Digital Tele mode ...58 Selftimer ...59...
  • Page 16 CONTENTS (cont.) Slide-show mode ...92 File number display ...93 Card setup ...94 All-frame erase ...94 Card format...96 Index-Display adjustment ...98 LCD brightness...99 STORING DATA FOR PRINTING PICTURES...101 Printing pictures...102 Card print...103 Card print menu ...103 Date-print (card)...104 Print-reserve (card)...105 Printing with the P-330N/P-330 ...107 USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER ...109 Computer system requirements...110 Installing provided software ...111...

  • Page 17: Main Features

    MAIN FEATURES The 1,310,000-pixel CCD delivers the highest picture quality in its class. The Olympus high-resolution 3X optical zoom lens plus the Digital Tele mode* make possible photographs equivalent to 6X zoom. Olympus high-recording mode lens equals those found on single lens reflex cameras.

  • Page 19: Preparation

    PREPARATION...

  • Page 20: Checking The Contents

    CHECKING THE CONTENTS Camera Strap Video cable RS-232C PC serial cable Conversion connector for Apple Macintosh computer CR-V3 lithium battery pack (2 pieces) Software CD (containing software) Instructions/Warranty card SmartMedia (SSFDC-8MB) Static-free case Instructions Write-protect adhesive seals (4 pieces) Index labels (2 pieces) Made in Japan Made in Japan...

  • Page 21: Names Of Parts

    NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA Shutter release button (P. 36) Zoom lever (P. 51) Lens barrier (P. 42) Card compartment cover (P. 28) Control panel (P. 23) Flash (P. 52) Lens Connector cover Video output connector (P. 90) AC adapter connector (P.

  • Page 22: Viewfinder Display

    NAMES OF PARTS (cont.) Flash mode button (P. 53) /Erase button (P. 89) Viewfinder (P. 42) Diopter adjustment dial (P. 36) LCD monitor (P. 44) Battery compartment open/close lever (bottom) (P. 25) VIEWFINDER DISPLAY Autofocus mark (P. 42)/Backlighting correction mark (P. 54) Selftimer button (P.

  • Page 23: Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL Flash mode (P. 52) Macro mode (P. 57) Exposure compensation (P. 63) Spot metering mode (P. 65) Sequential shooting (P. 73) Selftimer (P. 59) Card error (P. 131)/Card function (P. 75) LCD MONITOR Battery check Date Time White balance (P. 69) Recording mode (P.

  • Page 24: Attaching The Strap

    Attach the strap to the strap hole on the camera. Caution: • Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera comes loose and falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damage.

  • Page 25: Loading The Batteries

    Slide open compartment cover. Insert the new batteries correctly as shown and close the battery compartment cover tightly. • When using Olympus CR-V3 batteries, insert each with its CAMEDIA label facing the front of the camera. Slide cover pressing . Do not push the edge of the cover.
  • Page 26 LOADING THE BATTERIES (cont.) Note: • Make sure that the power is off before loading the batteries. • Do not touch the inside of the battery compartment. • If the camera is left without batteries for approx. one hour, all the settings will reset to the default.

  • Page 27: Using The Ac Adapter (Optional)

    USING THE AC ADAPTER (Optional) An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. AC adapter connector AC adapter Warning: Incorrect use may cause a fire or electric shock. • Be sure to use an Olympus AC adapter. Olympus is not responsible for any damage caused by the use of other kinds of AC adapters.

  • Page 28: Inserting Smartmedia

    Note: • Use 3V (3.3V) cards only. 5V cards cannot be used. • Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non- Olympus brand cards must be formatted by the camera. • When using a special function SmartMedia card (optional), insert it in the same way.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Date And Time

    ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME You can adjust the date and time. LCD monitor 1 / 2 SLOW FRAME No. 12. 23. ’00 23 : 34 CHANGE – M– – D– –Y– 12. 23. ’00 23 : 45 RETURN Close the lens barrier and press ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 30 ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME (cont.) LCD monitor 12. 23. ’00 23 : 45 RETURN Caution: • The adjusted date will be canceled when the camera is left without batteries for approx. one hour (based on our tests). In such a case, adjust the date again.

  • Page 31: Learning The Basics

    LEARNING THE BASICS TURNING ON THE POWER Control panel Note: • NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug while the camera is in operation. It may destroy the data in the card. •...

  • Page 32: Checking The Card

    LEARNING THE BASICS (cont.) CHECKING THE CARD When the power is turned on in the Record mode, the camera checks the SmartMedia card. Control panel Card error Viewfinder Green lamp Control panel LCD monitor When there is no SmartMedia card in the camera / the card is protected: The Card error indicator on the control panel and the Green lamp...

  • Page 33: Checking The Batteries

    CHECKING THE BATTERIES When the power is turned on in the Record mode, the remaining battery power will be displayed on the control panel. lights and turns off automatically. Batteries are OK. You can shoot. blinks and other indicators on the control panel are displayed normally.

  • Page 34: Checking The Number Of Storable Pictures

    LEARNING THE BASICS (cont.) CHECKING THE NUMBER OF STORABLE PICTURES When the power is turned on in the Record mode, the number of storable pictures will appear on the control panel. Control panel • The Green lamp blinks and CARD FULL appears on the LCD monitor when the number reaches 0.

  • Page 35: Holding The Camera

    HOLDING THE CAMERA Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When holding the camera vertically, hold the camera with its flash positioned at the top. Proper Improper Note: •...

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Diopter

    LEARNING THE BASICS (cont.) ADJUSTING THE DIOPTER Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder Autofocus mark PROPER SHUTTER RELEASE Note: • Press the Shutter release button gently using the ball of your finger. • Avoid moving the camera when pressing the Shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures.

  • Page 37: How To Use The Menu

    HOW TO USE THE MENU To move the cursor vertically. Jog dial To move the cursor horizontally. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the item to adjust. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to display further selections.
  • Page 38 LEARNING THE BASICS (cont.) LCD monitor 1 / 2 –1.5 SHQ-TIFF AUTO 5 0 0 CHANGE Note: • In the Record mode, you can take pictures without pressing the OK button. The adjustment will be valid until the Menu is canceled. •...

  • Page 39: Turning Off The Power

    TURNING OFF THE POWER Note: • The recorded images will remain in the card even after the power is turned off or the batteries are replaced. Close the lens barrier halfway. Wait until the lens is recessed. • Do not push the lens barrier against the lens.

  • Page 41: Taking Pictures

    TAKING PICTURES...

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures

    TAKING PICTURES TAKING PICTURES USING THE OPTICAL VIEWFINDER Viewfinder Autofocus mark Green lamp Slide open the lens barrier. Compose the picture by placing the subject within the autofocus viewfinder or using the focus lock. (p. 47) Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure.
  • Page 43 Caution: • NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug while the camera is in operation. It may destroy the data in the card. Note: • Printed images will be slightly larger compared with what you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures Using The Lcd Monitor

    TAKING PICTURES (cont.) TAKING PICTURES USING THE LCD MONITOR Open the lens barrier. Press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. • Press the button again to turn off the monitor. Aim the camera by looking at the subject through the LCD monitor.
  • Page 45 Note: • Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly. • Pictures that appear on the LCD monitor are for composition purposes only. • It is recommended to use the optical viewfinder for less camera movement and battery consumption. • It will take longer to record when the LCD monitor is used. •...

  • Page 46: Quick View

    TAKING PICTURES (cont.) QUICK VIEW You can immediately shift from the Record mode to the Display mode, and check the picture you have just taken. When the lens barrier is open, quickly press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button twice. • The LCD monitor will display the last picture taken.

  • Page 47: Focus Lock

    FOCUS LOCK If your main subject is not within the autofocus marks, follow the procedure below to obtain focus. This is called focus lock. Viewfinder Autofocus mark Position your subject within the autofocus marks, and press the Shutter release button halfway. •...

  • Page 48: Autofocus

    AUTOFOCUS There are certain conditions where the autofocus may not work properly even when the Green lamp lights when the Shutter release button is pressed halfway. When this happens, try the procedure below or use Quick focus. (p. 60) 1 Subjects with low contrast Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture.
  • Page 49 3 Subjects in excessively bright light Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 47) 4 Subjects at different distances Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture.

  • Page 50: Working Range

    WORKING RANGE The viewfinder’s picture frame shows the area that can be shot for subjects at ∞. However, the picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject, especially with Telephoto shooting. Viewfinder Take pictures at a distance between 8" ~ •...

  • Page 51: Zoom

    ZOOM You can select Telephoto or Wide-angle with the 3X zoom lever. Note: • When used with the 2X Digital Tele mode, you can take an approximately 6X zoom photograph. (p. 58) Press the lever to T to choose Telephoto shooting. Press the lever to W to choose Wide-angle shooting.

  • Page 52: Using The Flash

    USING THE FLASH USING THE FLASH MODES If the flash is closed when use of the flash is necessary, the Orange lamp blinks. Viewfinder Display Orange lamp Flash Flash working range: Wide-angle Approx. 8'' ~ 13 ft Push up the flash before use or to select a flash mode.

  • Page 53: How To Select The Flash Mode

    HOW TO SELECT THE FLASH MODE Select the flash mode according to the shooting conditions. You can select the following flash modes with each press of the Flash mode button. When the Flash is down, and the flash is set to the OFF mode. (p. 56) Flash mode Auto-Flash (p.

  • Page 54: Auto-Flash

    USING THE FLASH (cont.) AUTO-FLASH In the Auto-Flash mode, the flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. Viewfinder When you take a picture that is backlit, position the subject within the backlighting correction marks to fire the flash. RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH This mode significantly reduces the phenomenon of “red-eye”.

  • Page 55: Fill-In Flash

    FILL-IN FLASH (FORCED ACTIVATION) In the Fill-In Flash mode, the flash fires regardless of available light. For example, this mode can be used to brighten up the subject’s shaded face. Another use of this mode is to correct the color shift produced by artificial lights (eg.

  • Page 56: Red-Eye Reducing Flash + Slow Shutter Synchronization Flash

    USING THE FLASH (cont.) RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH + SLOW SHUTTER SYNCHRONIZATION FLASH The flash will fire automatically during the first half of a slow shutter speed’s release duration. It is especially great for taking photographs of people at night. Control panel Note: •...

  • Page 57: Macro Mode

    MACRO MODE You can get as close as 8" to your subject. An approx. 2.4" x 3" subject can be photographed fully within the frame. LCD monitor Control panel Note: • When using the flash in the Macro mode, the flash may not have the proper effect.

  • Page 58: Digital Tele Mode

    DIGITAL TELE MODE In the Digital Tele mode, the subject can be photographed (cropped to appear) twice as large. When used with the 3X optical zoom, you can take an approximately 6X zoom photograph. (p. 51) LCD monitor Note: • This mode can only be used in the SQ mode (automatically set). •...

  • Page 59: Selftimer

    SELFTIMER Use a tripod to hold the camera securely. LCD monitor Control panel Note: • The Selftimer is disengaged when the shutter is released. • To cancel the Selftimer after it has been activated, press the Selftimer button again. Open the lens barrier. Press the Selftimer button.

  • Page 60: Quick Focus

    QUICK FOCUS With Quick Focus, you can select a pre-adjusted focal length of ∞ (infinity) or 8ft. It is especially useful when quick shooting is required. LCD monitor 2.5m/8ft Open the lens barrier. Press the Shutter release button halfway while pressing the top or bottom arrow on the Jog dial depending on the distance to the subject.
  • Page 61 Quick focus working range 8ft Quick focus 2.5ft 3.3ft 5.6ft ∞ Quick focus 2.5ft 3.3ft 5.6ft Note: • Quick Focus is not engaged if you remove your finger from the Jog dial before pressing the Shutter release button halfway. • Quick focus will be canceled after a picture is taken. Out of flash working range 8.5ft 13ft...

  • Page 62: Record Menu

    RECORD MENU You can select the following modes by pressing the Menu button then the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial in the Record mode (lens barrier open). (p. 37) Mode Exposure compensation Spot metering mode Recording mode selection White balance Drive Card function Sharpness...

  • Page 63: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION In addition to automatic exposure, you can also adjust it manually by +/– 2 (approx. 0.5 steps). Adjust + when the subject is mostly white. Adjust – when the subject is mostly black. LCD monitor 1 / 2 –1.5 SHQ-TIFF AUTO...
  • Page 64 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION (cont.) Control panel Note: • The setting will remain if HOLD is selected in Setting Reset, but will be canceled when the batteries are taken out. (p. 82) • Although the brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed with the exposure compensation, it may not appear to change when the subject is mostly dark.

  • Page 65: Spot Metering Mode

    SPOT METERING MODE The Spot metering mode is used to obtain the right exposure regardless of the backlight. Place the subject in the center of the autofocus marks. LCD monitor 1 / 2 –1.5 SHQ-TIFF AUTO 5 0 0 CHANGE SPOT RETURN Open the lens barrier and...
  • Page 66 SPOT METERING MODE (cont.) Control panel Note: • The setting will remain if HOLD is selected in Setting Reset, but will be canceled when the batteries are taken out. (p. 82) Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu.

  • Page 67: Selecting The Recording Mode

    SELECTING THE RECORDING MODE There are 5 recording modes. LCD monitor 1 / 2 –1.5 SHQ-TIFF AUTO 5 0 0 CHANGE QUALITY SHQ-TIFF SQ-HIGH RETURN Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select and press the right arrow.
  • Page 68 SELECTING THE RECORDING MODE (cont.) Control panel Mode Resolution 1280 x 960 1280 x 960 SQ/SQ-HIGH 640 x 480 Note: • The number of storable pictures varies according to the recording mode. TIFF requires more room in the card than other modes. (p. 34) •...

  • Page 69: White Balance

    WHITE BALANCE You can match the white balance to the light source by selecting Auto, (Daylight), light). LCD monitor 1 / 2 –1.5 SHQ-TIFF AUTO 5 0 0 CHANGE AUTO RETURN (Overcast), (Tungsten light) or Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown.
  • Page 70 WHITE BALANCE (cont.) Control panel Note: • Select AUTO in normal situations. • The Preset white balance may not work under special lighting. • The setting will remain if HOLD is selected in Setting Reset, but will be canceled when the batteries are taken out. (p. 82) •...

  • Page 71: Iso

    You can select the sensitivity. The higher the ISO, the faster the shutter speed that can be used and the lower the amount of light required. LCD monitor 1 / 2 –1.5 SHQ-TIFF AUTO 5 0 0 CHANGE AUTO RETURN Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown.
  • Page 72 ISO (cont.) Control panel Note: • The sensitivity scale is based on the one used for picture film, but the numbers are for reference only. • When AUTO is selected, the ISO is automatically set high in low-light situations when the flash is not used, to prevent blurring from camera movement.

  • Page 73: Sequence Mode

    SEQUENCE MODE In the Sequence mode, the camera takes pictures sequentially while the Shutter release button is pressed. LCD monitor 1 / 2 –1.5 SHQ-TIFF AUTO 5 0 0 CHANGE DRIVE SINGLE SEQUENCE RETURN Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown.
  • Page 74 SEQUENCE MODE (cont.) Control panel Note: • The flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode. • This mode can only be used in the SQ mode (automatically set). • Since the shutter speed is set to 1/30 second or faster to prevent blurring due to camera movement, the resulting picture may be darker than expected.

  • Page 75: Panorama Mode

    PANORAMA MODE You can make panorama pictures. LCD monitor 2 / 2 NORMAL NAME RESET FILE RESET Shutter release button Overlap the left end of the picture with the right end of the previous picture (when shooting to the right). Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown.
  • Page 76 PANORAMA MODE (cont.) Note: • The Panorama mode is available only when an Olympus brand Standard memory card is used. • The flash cannot be used in the Panorama mode. • Because the focus, the exposure, and the white balance are determined by the first picture, do not shoot overly bright/dark subjects such as the sun in the first frame.

  • Page 77: Sharpness

    SHARPNESS You can select the image sharpness. LCD monitor 2 / 2 NORMAL NAME RESET FILE RESET CHANGE NORMAL SOFT RETURN Note: • The setting will remain if HOLD is selected in Setting Reset. (p. 82) Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown.

  • Page 78: File Number

    FILE NUMBER You can select the file numbering system. It is especially useful when downloading data to a personal computer. ABOUT THE FILE NO. AND FOLDER NO. The file number and folder number used for each image are expressed as shown. \ D C I M \ * * * O L Y M P \ P m d d * * * * .
  • Page 79 Note: • For convenience, the folder numbers remain the same when transferred to a computer in both selections. \ DCIM \ *** OLYMP \ Pmdd **** .jpg Folder No. LCD monitor 2 / 2 NORMAL NAME RESET FILE RESET CHANGE FILE AUTO FILE NAME RESET...
  • Page 80 FILE NUMBER (cont.) Note: • When a card with a file number larger than the last file number is used, the file numbers will continue from the larger number. • When the maximum file number (9999) is reached, the number of storable pictures becomes 0 even if the card is not full yet, and no more pictures can be taken.

  • Page 81: Beep Sound

    BEEP SOUND You can turn the operating beep sound on or off. LCD monitor 2 / 2 NORMAL NAME RESET FILE RESET CHANGE RETURN Note: • The setting will remain even after the power is turned off until it is readjusted.

  • Page 82: Setting Reset

    SETTING RESET You can save your settings even after the power is turned off. LCD monitor 2 / 2 NORMAL NAME RESET FILE RESET CHANGE RESET HOLD RETURN Note: • Even when HOLD is selected, the settings for Exposure compensation (p.

  • Page 83: Displaying Pictures On The Lcd Monitor

    DISPLAYING PICTURES ON THE LCD MONITOR...

  • Page 84: Displaying Recorded Pictures

    DISPLAYING RECORDED PICTURES You can display the pictures you have taken on the LCD monitor. Recording mode Battery check Protect 12. 23. ’00 Date 23 : 45 Time Frame number Press ON/OFF button with the lens barrier closed to set the camera to the Display mode.
  • Page 85 Note: • Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly. • When turned on, the LCD monitor flashes, and pictures appear in about 0.5 ~ 2 seconds. This is not a malfunction. With each press of the right arrow on the Jog dial, you can view the succeeding picture.

  • Page 86: Index-Display Mode

    INDEX-DISPLAY MODE This function works when the lens barrier is closed. LCD monitor Note: • The number of frames can be selected from 4, 9 or 16. (p. 98) Close the lens barrier and press ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 87: Close-Up Display Mode (3X Inspection)

    CLOSE-UP DISPLAY MODE (3X INSPECTION) Enlarged pictures can be displayed on the LCD monitor. LCD monitor Close the lens barrier, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button and display the picture you want to enlarge. With each press of the Zoom lever toward T, the picture is enlarged 1.5X, 2X, 2.5X, and •...

  • Page 88: Protection

    PROTECTION You can prevent accidental erasure of pictures you want to keep. Protect LCD monitor FILE: 123–1234 Note: • The protected picture will not be deleted with All-Frame erase, but will be deleted with Card format. • Protection is not available when the write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the card.

  • Page 89: One-Frame Erase

    ONE-FRAME ERASE You can delete pictures you do not need. LCD monitor Caution: • Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug while erasing pictures. It may destroy the data in the card. •...

  • Page 90: Connecting To A Television

    CONNECTING TO A TELEVISION Recorded images can be viewed on a TV. Make sure that the power of the TV and the camera are off before connecting. Video output connector LCD monitor ON/OFF button Video cable Jog dial Note: • The LCD monitor turns off automatically when connected to a TV. •...

  • Page 91: Display Menu

    DISPLAY MENU You can select the following modes by pressing the Menu button then the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial in the Display mode (lens barrier closed). (p. 37) Mode Slide-Show File No. display Function card mode Card setup Date set Index-Display adjustment...

  • Page 92: Slide-Show Mode

    SLIDE-SHOW MODE You can run through all the stored pictures automatically. LCD monitor 1 / 2 SLOW FRAME No. 12. 23. ’00 23 : 34 CHANGE SLOW FAST RETURN Note: • The Slide-Show does not stop until you cancel the operation. Press the Menu button to stop it.

  • Page 93: File Number Display

    FILE NUMBER DISPLAY You can select either the file number or the frame number to be displayed. LCD monitor 1 / 2 SLOW FRAME No. 12. 23. ’00 23 : 34 CHANGE FRAME No. FILE No. RETURN Note: • When File No. is selected, the frame No. or date is not displayed. •...

  • Page 94: Card Setup

    CARD SETUP ALL-FRAME ERASE LCD monitor 1 / 2 SLOW FRAME No. 12. 23. ’00 23 : 34 CHANGE RETURN Close the lens barrier and press ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the Menu button to display the screen shown. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select and press the right arrow.
  • Page 95 Caution: • Be careful not to erase important picture data by mistake as it cannot be retrieved. • Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug while erasing pictures. It may destroy the data in the card.

  • Page 96: Card Format

    CARD SETUP (cont.) CARD FORMAT LCD monitor 1 / 2 SLOW FRAME No. 12. 23. ’00 23 : 34 CHANGE RETURN Close the lens barrier and press ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the Menu button to display the screen shown.
  • Page 97 • Formatting will not be engaged when the write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the card. • Non-Olympus brand cards or cards formatted from or used in a computer must be formatted by the camera. These cards may take longer to record than recommended Olympus brand cards.

  • Page 98: Index-Display Adjustment

    INDEX-DISPLAY ADJUSTMENT You can select the number of frames shown in the Index-Display mode. LCD monitor 2 / 2 CHANGE RETURN Note: • The setting will remain even after the power is turned off until it is readjusted. • The Frame number does not appear on the LCD monitor when 16-frame is selected.

  • Page 99: Lcd Brightness

    LCD BRIGHTNESS You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. LCD monitor 2 / 2 CHANGE RETURN Note: • The setting will remain even after the power is turned off until it is readjusted. Close the lens barrier and press ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 101: Storing Data For Printing Pictures

    STORING DATA FOR PRINTING PICTURES You can print the recorded images using a photo printer. Prints can also be made at a lab that supports the Digital Print Order Format system.

  • Page 102: Printing Pictures

    • If print data is written using Card-Print to a card which contains print data written with other equipment, the old data may be erased. • This camera cannot be connected to the Olympus P-300 printer. • Functions may not work fully depending on the printer or the lab used.

  • Page 103: Card Print

    CARD-PRINT Store printing data in the card and make prints using a printer or a lab that supports the Digital Print Order Format system. CARD-PRINT MENU You can select the following modes with each press of the Print button in the Display mode (lens barrier closed).

  • Page 104: Date-Print (Card)

    CARD-PRINT (cont.) DATE-PRINT (CARD) You can store data for printing the date with pictures. (p. 102) LCD monitor DATE TIME NEXT Note: • Set the date beforehand. • Pictures taken after this function is selected will not be printed. • When using the P-330N/P-330 printer, Date-Print must be set on the printer.

  • Page 105: Print-Reserve (Card)

    PRINT-RESERVE (CARD) You can store data for making prints with a printer or at a lab that supports this system. (p. 102) LCD monitor RESET NEXT Close the lens barrier, turn on the LCD monitor and press the Print button twice to display the screen shown.
  • Page 106 CARD-PRINT (cont.) Note: • The data will remain in the card until the setting is changed. • RESET erases all of the selections. • Functions may not work fully depending on the printer or the lab used. • It may take a while to store data in the card. With another picture using the Jog dial until all the selections are...

  • Page 107: Printing With The P-330N/P-330

    PRINTING WITH THE P-330N/P-330 Direct print is possible by inserting a recorded SmartMedia into the P- 330N/P-330 printer. P-330 SmartMedia Note: • You can reserve pictures to be printed on the camera. (p. 105) • The P-330N/P-330 printer cannot be connected to the Computer connector of the camera.

  • Page 109: Using Apersonal Computer

    USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER...

  • Page 110: Computer System Requirements

    COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS When using the provided utility software: Personal computers used with this camera must conform to the following minimum standards. IBM PC/AT compatible Windows 98/95/NT 4.0 : Pentium or later CD-ROM drive 24MB RAM 45MB available HD space Standard RS-232C interface D-SUB 9-pin connector Monitor with thousands of colors...

  • Page 111: Installing Provided Software

    INSTALLING PROVIDED SOFTWARE To take full advantage of a wide range of functions, including download, display, storage and panorama, your Olympus digital camera comes with software applications and CAMEDIA Master. For installation and operation, please refer to the software’s online documentation.

  • Page 112: Connecting To A Personal Computer

    CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER Use the appropriate connector according to your computer’s platform. IBM PC/AT compatible Connect the provided RS-232C PC serial cable to the D-SUB 9-pin COM 1 or COM 2 serial port on your computer. IBM PC/AT Apple Macintosh or compatible Attach the conversion connector for Macintosh to the printer serial port or modem serial port on your computer, and then connect the RS-...

  • Page 113: Using A Personal Computer

    USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER Install CAMEDIA Master (provided). Make sure that the power of the personal computer and the camera are OFF before connecting. Connect the RS-232C PC serial cable to the computer’s serial port. Open the Connector cover on the camera, and connect the cable to the camera’s Computer connector.

  • Page 114: Transferring Data From Smartmedia

    TRANSFERRING DATA FROM SmartMedia PC CARD ADAPTER The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a personal computer equipped with a PC card (PCMCIA) slot or an external PC card reader/writer, using the optional PC Card Adapter. FlashPath FLOPPYDISK ADAPTER The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a personal...

  • Page 115: Using Camedia Master

    USING CAMEDIA Master VIEWING IMAGES STORED IN THE CARD ON YOUR COMPUTER You can view images stored in a SmartMedia card via CAMEDIA Master. Start CAMEDIA Master on the computer. Click on [My Camera]. A thumbnail index of stored images will be displayed.

  • Page 116: Transferring Data Using Camedia Master

    USING CAMEDIA Master (cont.) TRANSFERRING DATA USING CAMEDIA Master CAMEDIA Master transfers images stored in the card to your computer. Note • You can view images using software such as graphics applications that support JPEG like Paint Shop Pro/Photoshop, Internet browsers like Netscape Communicator/Microsoft Internet Explorer, and CAMEDIA Master (supplied with the camera).

  • Page 117: Processing Images Using Camedia Master

    PROCESSING IMAGES USING CAMEDIA Master You can process images (changing tones, composing, and so on) using the provided CAMEDIA Master or other application software. MAKING DARK IMAGES BRIGHT Some images may come out darker than expected. You can try taking pictures again right after shooting, but may often miss the right moment for a good picture.

  • Page 118: Correcting Blurry Images

    PROCESSING IMAGES USING CAMEDIA Master (cont.) CORRECTING BLURRY IMAGES Backlight sometimes makes the whole image blurry, and an object which stands before the subject may be out-of-focus. Use CAMEDIA Master Sharpen when this happens to sharpen the whole image. However, you should note that it doesn’t wipe out image blur thoroughly.
  • Page 119 Place the cursor on the image you want to correct and double-click on it. This will display the selected image. Select [Image] – [Filter] – [Sharpen] on the menu bar. Specify degree sharpness either by sliding the slide bar or inputting a value from 1 to 9, while comparing “Original”...

  • Page 120: Composing Images With Templates

    PROCESSING IMAGES USING CAMEDIA Master (cont.) COMPOSING IMAGES WITH TEMPLATES You can easily compose images with templates in CAMEDIA Master. This will sharpen the selected image. Place the cursor on the image you want to compose and double-click on it. This will display the selected image.
  • Page 121 There are a lot of functions for editing images in addition to those mentioned here. See the online help of CAMEDIA Master for information on other functions. Select [Image] - [Template Superimpose] on the menu bar. This will display the compose window.

  • Page 123: Miscellaneous

    MISCELLANEOUS...

  • Page 124: Questions And Answers

    QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS How long will the batteries last? Battery life is affected by many variables such as the amount of LCD monitor use, the frequency of flash use, as well as by the kind of battery used and the environmental conditions under which the camera is used.
  • Page 125 Use of the Red-Eye Reducing Pre- Flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon. (P. 54) Can I use a filter or hood? Olympus does not provide one. Can I use an extension flash? This camera is not designed for use with extension flashes. A slave...

  • Page 126: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATING PROBLEMS The camera does not work. The power is OFF. [ Open the lens barrier to turn on the power. (P. 31) The batteries are loaded incorrectly. [ Reload the batteries correctly. (P. 25) The batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries with new ones.
  • Page 127 The flash does not fire. The flash mode was set to the Off mode. Push up the flash to use it. (P. 52) The flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode or Panorama mode. (P. 73/75) The subject is lighted. Set the flash to Fill-In mode.

  • Page 128: Problems With Images

    TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) When the camera is connected to a computer, an error message appears while data is being transferred to the computer. The cable is not plugged in correctly. [ Connect the cable correctly. (P. 112) The power is OFF. [ Open the lens barrier.
  • Page 129 The Quick Focus was used with the wrong focal range. [ Use the right Quick focus button on the Jog dial for the distance. (P. 60) The picture is too dark. The flash was blocked by a finger. [ Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers away from the flash.

  • Page 130: System Chart

    SYSTEM CHART A variety of capabilities are available when connected to optional equipment. SmartMedia AC adapter Camera Printer (P-330N/P-330) FlashPath PC card adapter Personal computer MO drive...

  • Page 131: Error Codes

    ERROR CODES LCD monitor Error There is no card in the camera. Insert a SmartMedia card. NO CARD No more photographs can be taken. Replace the SmartMedia, erase unwanted pictures, or transfer the data to a personal computer and free up space CARD FULL in the SmartMedia.

  • Page 132: Optional Items

    OPTIONAL ITEMS • Photo Printers For Olympus Digital Cameras • AC Adapter • Camera Case • Standard SmartMedia Card (8/16/32/64MB) • FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter • PC Card Adapter • NiMH Batteries • NiMH Battery Charger • SmartMedia Reader/Writer NOTES ON DISPLAY AND BACKLIGHT •...

  • Page 133: Compatibility Of The Picture Data

    COMPATIBILITY OF THE PICTURE DATA • Images taken by this camera may not be properly displayed with other Olympus digital cameras. • Images taken by other Olympus digital cameras may not be properly displayed with this camera.

  • Page 134: Specifications

    : 640 x 480 pixels (SQ mode) : Full auto TTL, Preset (daylight, overcast, tungsten light, fluorescent light) : Olympus lens 5.4 ~ 16.2 mm, F2.8 ~ 4.4, 8 elements in 6 groups (equivalent to 35 ~ 105 mm lens on 35 mm camera), aspherical glass...
  • Page 135 LCD monitor No. of pixels On-screen display Battery charging time for flash Flash working range Flash modes Autofocus Selftimer Outer connector Date and time Automatic calendar system Card function Operating environment Temperature Humidity : 1.8" TFT color LCD display : Approx. 61,000 pixels : Date/Time, Frame number, Protect, Recording mode, Battery check, File No.
  • Page 136 AA lithium batteries, AA alkaline batteries or AA NiCd batteries. Two CR-V3 lithium battery packs can also be used. (Olympus brand recommended.) Do not use manganese batteries. Exclusive AC adapter (optional) : 5'' (W) x 2.6'' (H) x 2.1'' (D)
  • Page 138 San-Ei Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Tel. 03-3340-2026 Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Tel. 516-844-5000 (Customer support) Tel. 1-888-553-4448 www.olympusamerica.com OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. (Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstraße 14-16, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. 040-237730 (Letters) Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany.

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