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DIGITAL CAMERA

C-180
D-435
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.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before
taking important photographs.
In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update
or modify information contained in this manual.
Detailed explanations of all the
functions for getting the most out
of your camera.
Basic Operation
Shooting
Playing Back
Printing
Online Pictures
Camera Settings
Troubleshooting

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  • 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 (Indications used in this manual A sample page is shown below to explain how to read the instructions in this manual. Look at it carefully before taking or viewing pictures. See the reference pages for further details on how to use the buttons or menus. Indicates either shooting mode or playback mode.

  • Page 3: Composition Of The Manual

    To print the pictures you have taken. To enjoy the pictures you have taken on a computer. How 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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7 How to use the shooting button and playback button ...
  • Page 5 4 Playback - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -41 Playing back still pictures ... 42 Selecting the number of pictures Slideshow ...
  • Page 6 Viewing still pictures and movies ... 84 Printing pictures ... 85 To download and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master ... 87 8 Appendix- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 88 Troubleshooting ...

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    1 Basic operation Basic operation Being able to use the buttons effectively is important for operating the digital camera. Just display a menu on the monitor and use the buttons to choose a setting. Familiarize yourself with the buttons and menus before reading the explanations of the various functions.

  • Page 8: 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 l and k. Press k to turn the camera on in playback mode.

  • Page 9: Turning The Camera On In Playback Mode

    How to use the shooting button and playback button (Turning the camera on in playback mode. When the power switch is OFF, press k. • The camera turns on in playback mode. (Lens barrier remains closed (Power switch is OFF To turn the camera off…...

  • Page 10: Switching Between Shooting Mode And Playback Mode

    How to use the shooting button and playback button (Switching between shooting mode and playback mode When the power switch is ON, press l, k, or the shutter button to switch between shooting mode and playback mode. To take pictures (shooting mode) 2592 1944 2592...

  • Page 11: 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.

  • Page 12: 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. (Direct buttons in shooting mode k (Playback) button The camera switches to playback mode. j button The shooting mode menu is displayed. n (Flash mode) button This function is for selecting the flash mode.
  • Page 13 (Direct buttons in playback mode l (Shooting) button The camera switches to shooting mode (when the power switch is ON). j button The playback mode menu is displayed. S (Erase) button This function erases displayed pictures. How to use the direct buttons gP.

  • Page 14: Using The Direct Buttons

    How to use the direct buttons Using the direct buttons Basic functions can be easily operated using the direct buttons. Use the arrow pad and i to make settings. Follow the buttons displayed on the screen to select and make each setting. How to set the flash mode using n is shown below.

  • Page 15: How To Use The Menus

    How to use the menus The menu is displayed on the monitor when j is pressed with the camera on. This menu is used to make all camera settings. The menu items displayed in shooting mode and playback mode differ. Shooting mode menu BACKUP 0 5 .

  • Page 16: Using The Menus

    How to use the menus Using the menus Use the arrow pad and i to select and set menu items. Follow the buttons displayed on the menu screen and use the arrow pad to make settings. How to use the menus using screens from shooting mode is shown below. Ex: Setting the [SLEEP] function Press j.
  • Page 17 Press j. • The menu closes, and the camera is ready to shoot. TIPS • Settings made in the menu are saved even if the camera is turned off. • Menu items common to both shooting mode and playback mode apply to the same setting, and the setting can be made from either mode.

  • Page 18: 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 picture doesn’t come out the way you want…...

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On

    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. Subject with low contrast The green lamp lights, but the subject cannot be brought into focus.

  • Page 22: 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. 23. Still picture record modes Record mode depicts the image size and compression rate of pictures you wish to record.

  • Page 23: Movie Record Modes

    Movie record modes Movies are recorded in Motion-JPEG format. Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time Still pictures Record mode 2592 × 1944 2592 × 1944 1600 × 1200 Movies Record mode 320 × 240 (30 frames/sec.) 320 × 240 (15 frames/sec.) TIPS •...

  • Page 24: To Change The Record Mode

    Record mode Note • The number of storable still pictures and movie 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 25: 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 26: Using A Card (Optional)

    • xD-Picture Card (16 MB to 1 GB) 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. 49)

  • Page 27: Inserting The Card

    Slide the battery compartment/ card cover in the direction of A, and then lift it in the direction of • Use the ball of your finger to slide the cover. Do not use your fingernail as this could result in injury. (Inserting the card Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot as...

  • Page 28: Removing The Card

    Using a card (optional) (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 29: Shooting

    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 30: 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/h Auto Suitable for general situations.

  • Page 31: Self Portrait

    Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation j Sports Suitable for capturing fast-moving action (such as sports) without blurring. Even fast- moving subjects appear to be stationary. o Self Portrait Suitable for taking pictures of yourself - by yourself. The camera is set to focus at a short distance.

  • Page 32: Zooming In On A Distant Subject

    Zooming in on a distant subject You can use the digital zoom to take pictures at 4.0× telephoto or wide- angle. Press the zoom button. Zoom out: Press W on the zoom button. 2592 1944 2592 2592 1944 1944 The cursor moves sideways on the zoom indicator according to the zoom magnification.

  • Page 33: Taking Close-Up Pictures (Macro)

    Taking close-up pictures (macro) Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (20 cm to 50 cm/ 0.7ft to 1.6ft). However, in macro mode focusing is performed quickly. Normal mode shooting Press o. • The macro settings screen is displayed. g“How to use the direct buttons”...

  • Page 34: Flash Shooting

    Flash shooting Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. Flash working range: 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) Auto-flash (No indication) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. Red-eye reduction flash (!) The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in the picture.

  • Page 35: Take The Picture

    Press n. • The flash settings screen is displayed. g“How to use the direct buttons” (P. 12) Select the flash mode, and press Press the shutter button halfway. • In conditions where the flash will fire, # lights (flash stand-by). Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

  • Page 36: Recording Movies

    Recording movies You can record movies, and playback the movies with the camera. Sound cannot be recorded. The focus is locked. If the distance to the subject changes, focus may be compromised. Turn the mode dial to n. • The remaining recording time in the internal memory or card is displayed on the monitor.

  • Page 37: 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. Press m. • The self-timer settings screen is displayed.

  • Page 38: 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 39 • [PANORAMA] is not available in h mode and o mode. • During panorama shooting, the flash is not available. • The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The OLYMPUS Master software is necessary to connect the pictures. Panorama shooting...

  • Page 40: Adjusting Picture Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    Adjusting picture brightness (exposure compensation) This function allows you to make changes to the exposure setting. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Press ^] to make adjustments, and press i. • Plus [+] increases brightness and minus [–] decreases brightness.

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 k. • The green lamp on the camera lights. • The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor (single-frame playback). •...

  • Page 43: Selecting The Number Of Pictures

    Selecting the number of pictures This function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4 and 9. Select [4] or [9], and press i. • Press j to exit the menu. Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the internal memory or card one after another.

  • Page 44: Picture Rotation

    Playing back still pictures Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you rotate such pictures 90° clockwise or counterclockwise so that they are oriented correctly. Press ^] to select the picture you want to rotate. Press [\ to select [w] or [s], and press i.

  • Page 45: Playing Back Movies

    Playing back movies Use the arrow pad to display a picture with n. g “Playing back still pictures” (P. 42) Press i. • The movie is played back. When the movie is finished, the screen returns to playback mode. • Press i to cancel movie playback. Select [EXIT], and press i.

  • Page 46: 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. Press ^] to select the picture you want to protect. Press [\ to select [ON], and press i.

  • Page 47: 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 48: All-Frame Erase

    Erasing pictures All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures in the internal memory or card. Select [RALL ERASE], and press i. Select [YES], and press i. • All the pictures are erased. [MEMORY SETUP (CARD SETUP)] g“How to use the menus” (P. 15) MEMORY SETUP ALL ERASE MEMORY FORMAT...

  • Page 49: 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 50: Useful Functions

    5 Useful functions Useful functions 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 instance, you can select the appropriate interface language for when your friends from abroad use the camera;...

  • Page 51: Selecting A Language

    • Press j to exit the menu. TIPS To increase the number of languages → You can add another language to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to the Master software. g“How to use the menus” (P. 15)

  • Page 52: 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. Press [\ to select one of the following date formats: [Y-M-D] (Year/Month/Day), [M-D-Y] (Month/Day/Year), [D-M-Y] (Day/ Month/Year), and press ] .

  • Page 53: Resetting The Settings To The Default (Reset)

    Resetting the settings to the default (RESET) The camera retains the changed settings even if the power is turned off. To reset the settings to the factory default setting, use the reset function. Press p. • The [RESET] screen is displayed. g“How to use the direct buttons”...

  • Page 54: 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 55: Setting The Time Period To Switch To The Sleep Mode (Sleep)

    Setting the time period to switch to the sleep mode (SLEEP) The camera automatically switches to the sleep mode and stops operating if not used for the specified time period. You can specify the time period before the camera enters sleep mode. The camera activates again by pressing l, k, or the shutter button.

  • Page 56: Printing Pictures

    6 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 57: 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 58: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    Direct printing (PictBridge) Connecting the camera to a printer Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the printer’s USB port. •...

  • Page 59: Printing Pictures

    Printing pictures When the camera is connected to a PictBridge- compatible printer, the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is displayed on the monitor. Use this screen to select the print mode. You can choose from the following print modes. PRINT Prints the selected picture. PRINT ORDER Prints the pictures according to the print reservation data on the card.

  • Page 60: Print Mode

    Direct printing (PictBridge) Press [\ to select framed or unframed, and press i. OFF ( ) The image is printed inside a blank frame. ON ( The image is printed filling the entire page. Press ^] to select the picture you want to print, and press i.
  • Page 61 Press [\ to select framed or unframed, and press i. OFF ( ) The image is printed inside a blank frame. ON ( The image is printed filling the entire page. Press ^] to select the picture you want to print. •...
  • Page 62 Direct printing (PictBridge) (Set [MORE] print reservations Press \. • The [PRINT INFO] screen is displayed. Press [\ to select the item you want to set, and press i. Press [\ to select the item, and press i. <× DATE ( FILE NAME (M) If you select [WITH], pictures are printed with the After you have selected your desired settings, select [END], and press i.

  • Page 63: Print Order Mode

    Select [OK], and press i. • Printing starts. • To cancel printing, select [CANCEL] and press i. The [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen will be displayed again. • When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen. g“Exiting direct printing”...
  • Page 64 Direct printing (PictBridge) Press [\ to select framed or unframed, and press i. OFF ( ) The image is printed inside a blank frame. ON ( The image is printed filling the entire page. • The [PRINT] screen is displayed. Select [OK], and press i.

  • Page 65: Exiting Direct Printing

    Exiting direct printing When you have finished printing, disconnect the camera from the printer. In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, press ^. • The message is displayed. Remove the USB cable from the camera. • The camera turns off. Remove the USB cable from the printer.

  • Page 66: 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 67: 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 the images stored on the card can be reserved to print. Insert a card with recorded pictures into the camera before making print reservations.
  • Page 68 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). The higher the dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change. This means that when you print an image with a higher resolution, the size of the printed picture will be smaller.

  • Page 69: All-Frame Reservation

    All-frame reservation You can print one copy of all the images stored on the card. Select whether the print date or time will also be included. You cannot change the number of copies for this feature. If you want to change the number, first make the all-frame reservation, and then change the number of copies using the single-frame reservation function.

  • Page 70: Single-Frame Reservation

    Print settings (DPOF) Single-frame reservation Use this feature to print only selected pictures. It is also used to change the reserved number of prints and the date/time settings. Display the frame you want to print and set the desired number of copies. Select [<], and press i.

  • Page 71: Resetting Print Reservation Data

    Select [SET], and press i. • < icon is displayed on the image displayed on the screen. • Press j to exit the menu. Resetting print reservation data This function resets all the print reservation data for the pictures stored in the card. To cancel printing individually, use the single-frame reservation function.

  • Page 72: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    7 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 73: Flow

    If the data cannot be downloaded from the camera using the USB cable → Image files on the 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 74: 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 75: 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 76 • Open the camera’s battery compartment/card 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 77 • 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 78 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 79: 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 green lamp and the orange lamp on the camera are off.

  • Page 80: 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 81 “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. Starting up OLYMPUS Master...

  • Page 82: Displaying Camera Images On A Computer

    • The orange lamp blinks while downloading images. Do not do any of the following while the lamp is blinking as it may damage the file. • Open the battery compartment/card cover of the camera. • Connect or disconnect the AC adapter from the camera. on the OLYMPUS Master main...

  • Page 83: Windows 98Se

    (To disconnect the camera You can disconnect the camera after downloading the images to your computer. Make sure that the orange lamp on the camera is off. Make the following preparations for disconnecting the USB cable. Windows 98SE 1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon and right-click the “Removable Disk”...

  • Page 84: Viewing Still Pictures And Movies

    Double-click the still picture thumbnail that you want to view. • The camera switches to view mode and the picture is enlarged. • To return to the main menu, click “Menu” in the “Browse” window. on the OLYMPUS Master main Thumbnail...

  • Page 85: Printing Pictures

    Pictures can be printed from the photo, index, postcard and calendar menus. The explanation below uses the photo menu. Click “Print Images” menu. • The print menu is displayed. Description on the OLYMPUS Master main Printing pictures at the 4 5 6 7 8...
  • Page 86 Printing pictures 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 87: 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 88: Appendix

    8 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 89: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Error codes Monitor indication Possible cause 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 There is no empty space in the internal >...

  • Page 90: 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 batteries are exhausted. The batteries are temporarily unable to function because of the cold.
  • Page 91 Possible cause Corrective action The batteries ran out of Replace the batteries with new ones, or power during shooting or charge the batteries. (Wait until the orange while the images were lamp turns off when blinking.) being written to the internal memory or card.
  • Page 92 Troubleshooting Possible cause The battery run time is brief. You are using the camera in a cold environment. The remaining battery power is not indicated correctly. The green and orange lamps on the camera blink simultaneously. The batteries are exhausted. * Condensation: When it is cold outside, the water vapor in the air is rapidly cooled and turns to droplets of water.
  • Page 93 (Playback of recorded images Possible cause Corrective action The picture is out of focus. A subject unsuited to AF Use focus lock to focus on the subject and was taken. then shoot. The camera moved Hold the camera correctly and press the when the shutter button shutter button gently.
  • Page 94 Troubleshooting Possible cause The colors of pictures look unnatural. No white in the picture. Part of the picture is dark. The lens was partly blocked by your finger or the strap. Pictures you have taken do not appear on the monitor. The power is off.
  • Page 95 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 P. 58 –...

  • Page 96: 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 97: 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. Connector cover DC-IN jack TIPS •...

  • Page 98: 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 99 • 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 100 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 101 - 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 102: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of terms CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) This converts light passing through the lens into electrical signals. On this camera, light is picked up and converted into RGB signals to build a single image. Contrast Detection Method This is used to measure the distance to the subject. The camera determines if the image is focused by the level of contrast in the subject.
  • Page 103 Glossary of terms Sleep Mode A mode designed to save battery life. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate it for a certain time. Press l, k, or the shutter button to activate the camera. TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor A transistor color monitor constructed using thin-film technology.

  • Page 104: Miscellaneous

    9 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous This chapter contains all the camera functions described in Chapters 1 to 7. 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 menus. An index also helps you find the pages where a function or item that you are looking for appears.

  • Page 105: Menu List

    Menu list l mode Function BACKUP SLEEP MEMORY FORMAT (IFORMAT) PIXEL MAPPING PANORAMA Only available when a card is inserted. In n mode, only HQ/SQ can be selected. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. k mode Function BACKUP...

  • Page 106: List Of Factory Default Settings

    List of factory default settings The functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory. l mode FLASH MODE & PANORAMA k mode Common settings SLEEP AUTO (n is [$]) 0° Y-M-D 2005.01.01.00:00 ENGLISH 30SEC...

  • Page 107: Modes And Shooting Functions

    Modes and shooting functions Mode P h i Function Zoom FLASH MODE & PANORAMA MEMORY FORMAT FORMAT) RESET BACKUP SLEEP : Available —: Not available – – o q n – – – – –...

  • Page 108: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts Camera Shutter button g Power switch g Self-timer lamp g Connector cover g USB connector g P. 20 Flash g Lens P. 8 P. 37 P. 58, 79 P. 58, 79 DC-IN jack g P. 34 P. 97...
  • Page 109 Erase button (S) g Tripod socket Arrow pad Self-timer button (Y) g Reset button (RESET) P. 12 Monitor g P. 8 Shooting button (l) g Orange lamp g Green lamp g P. 9, 26, 79 Playback button (k) g Menu button (j) g Zoom button (W/T, GU) P.

  • Page 110: Monitor Indications

    Names of parts Monitor indications (Shooting modes 2592 1944 2592 1944 2592 1944 Still picture Item 1 Battery check 2 Green lamp 3 Flash stand-by Camera movement warning, Flash charge 4 Shooting mode 5 Macro mode 6 Flash mode 7 Self-timer 8 Exposure compensation -2.0 –...

  • Page 111: Playback Mode

    (Playback mode 2592 2592 1944 1944 05 27 Still picture Item 1 Battery check 2 Current memory * 3 Print reservation/ number of prints 4 File number 5 Protect 6 Record mode 7 Image size 8 Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0 9 Date and time 10 Frame number Playing time/Total...

  • Page 112: Index

    Movie recording n... 31, 36 NIGHT SCENE z ... 30 Noise reduction... 30, 102 Number of storable still pictures ... 23 OLYMPUS Master ... 74, 80 PANORAMA ... 38 PictBridge ... 57, 102 Picture rotation y ... 44 PIXEL MAPPING ... 55...
  • Page 113 Index Pixels ... 22, 102 Playback mode q ... 9, 10 PORTRAIT i... 30 Press fully ... 21 Press halfway... 20 Print... 59, 60 PRINT ORDER ... 59, 63 Print settings < ... 67 Program Auto P... 30 Protect 0 ... 46 Record mode K...
  • Page 114 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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