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- Page 1 D-450ZOOM ENGLISH Digital Camera Instructions 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.
- Page 2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 9. Power Sources — This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
- Page 5 13. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 14. Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
- Page 6 e) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service. 17. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original part.
- Page 7 Declaration of Conformity Model Number: D-450ZOOM 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 the following two conditions:...
- Page 8 This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. WARNING • Keep the batteries away from children. • If a battery is swallowed, see a doctor immediately. • Dispose of used lithium batteries promptly, in a safe manner that complies with all applicable laws.
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Page 9: Legal And Other Notices
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 10 FOR SAFE USE 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 11 2. DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA DIRECTLY AT THE SUN OR OTHER EXTREMELY BRIGHT OBJECTS. THIS MAY DAMAGE YOUR EYES. 3. DO NOT USE THIS CAMERA IN THE VICINITY OF FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE GAS. 4. DO NOT LEAVE THIS CAMERA WITHIN THE REACH OF INFANTS OR CHILDREN.
- Page 12 AFTER FIRING IT CONTINUOUSLY. YOU MAY GET BURNED. 8. 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. THESE...
- Page 13 4. DO NOT USE THE CAMERA IF THE BATTERY FLUID HAS LEAKED. LEAKED BATTERY FLUID MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. 5. DO NOT OPERATE THE CAMERA WITH WET HANDS AS YOU MAY GET AN ELECTRIC SHOCK.
- Page 14 CARE AND STORAGE HANDLING Do not use or store the camera in places exposed to direct sunlight (e.g. a beach in summer), excessive heat, humidity, extreme variations of temperature and humidity, sand or dust, excessive moisture, or vibrations (e.g. in a car). Do not use or store the camera near a heater, cooler, or humidifier, or near a fire, magnetic fields, or volatile materials.
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Page 15: Battery Handling
BATTERY HANDLING This camera uses four AA alkaline batteries, AA nickel metal hydride batteries, AA lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries. (Olympus brand AA nickel metal hydride batteries are recommended.) Do not use AA manganese batteries. Besides shortening battery life, manganese batteries may overheat and damage the camera. - Page 16 Camera Strap Video cable AA (R6) alkaline batteries (4 pieces) CHECK THE CONTENTS RS-232C PC serial cable Conversion connector for Macintosh Options SmartMedia card 8MB/16MB/32MB Special function 4MB SmartMedia cards PCMCIA adapter for SmartMedia card FlashPath 3.5" floppydisk adapter for SmartMedia card NiMH rechargeable batteries and charger AC adapter Soft vinyl case...
- Page 17 Instructions / Warranty card / Registration card Software CD’s (containing software) SmartMedia Static-free case (SSFDC-8MB) Index labels (2 pieces) Instructions Write-protect adhesive seals (4 pieces)
- Page 18 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. Built-in buffer memory dramatically reduces the recording time.
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Page 19: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS PREPARATION Names and functions of parts ...40 Using the strap ...50 Loading the batteries...52 Using the AC adapter (optional) ...54 Inserting SmartMedia card ...58 TAKING PICTURES Turning on the power ...60 Checking the batteries ...62 Checking the number of storable pictures...64 Points to remember...68 Taking pictures ...72 Working range ...82... - Page 20 Macro mode ...110 Digital Tele mode ...110 Panorama mode ...112 Menu ...114 Exposure compensation...116 Spot metering mode ...118 Selecting the recording mode ...120 White balance ...122 ISO ...124 File number ...126 Setting the beep sound ...128 DISPLAYING PICTURES ON THE LCD MONITOR Turning on the LCD monitor ...130 Quick view...132 Displaying pictures ...132...
- Page 21 Index-Display adjustment...160 Brightness ...162 PRINTING PICTURES Printing with the P-300 ...164 Index print ...166 Close-Up print ...168 Random print...170 4-cut print ...172 Multi print...174 Mirror print...176 Printing with the P-330 ...178 Print reserve...180 TRANSFERRING IMAGES TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER Personal computer environment ...182 Installing provided software...184 Connecting to a personal computer ...186 Using a personal computer ...188...
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Page 22: Preparation
PREPARATION NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Shutter release button (P. 70) Control panel (P. 48) Zoom lever Flash (P. 92) (P. 90/136) Connector cover Video output Lens connector Card Lens barrier (P. 60) (NTSC) compartment (P. 146) cover (P. 58) Computer AC adapter connector connector... - Page 23 Viewfinder (P. 46) Diopter adjustment dial (P. 72) monitor (P. 46) Battery compartment open/close lever (bottom) (P. 52) LCD monitor ON/OFF button (P. 76/130) Menu button (P. 114/148) – button (P. 132)/ 2.5m Quick focus button (P. 88) + button (P. 132) OK button (P.
- Page 24 Viewfinder Display Autofocus mark (p. 84) / Backlighting correction mark (p. 96) LCD Monitor Battery check Recording mode Date 1 2 0 Time Orange lamp (flash) (p. 92) Green lamp (focus) (p. 72) Protect Frame number...
- Page 25 Control Panel Sequential shooting Macro mode Flash mode Number of storable pictures Image memory blocks Battery check Selftimer Exposure compensation Card error / Function card mode Spot metering mode Preset white balance Recording mode...
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Page 26: Using The Strap
USING THE STRAP Caution: Attach the strap correctly as shown on the left 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 27: Loading The Batteries
LOADING THE BATTERIES This camera uses four AA (R6) nickel metal hydride batteries, AA (R6) lithium batteries, AA (R6) alkaline batteries or AA (R6) NiCd batteries. Do not use manganese batteries; they may overheat and destroy the camera. Read “BATTERY HANDLING” on page 28. Slide open the battery compartment cover. -
Page 28: Using The Ac Adapter (Optional)
AC adapter connector USING THE AC ADAPTER AC wall outlet An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. AC adapter Note: When in use for long periods, the AC adapter will be warm to the touch. - Page 29 Contact your nearest Olympus dealer or Olympus service center. Do not use the optional exclusive AC adapter with other products. Olympus will not be responsible for damage caused by the use of any AC adapter other than the one exclusively designed for this camera.
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Page 30: Inserting Smartmedia Card
When using a special function SmartMedia card (optional), insert it in the same way. Use 3.3V cards only. 5V cards cannot be used. When using a non-Olympus brand 3.3V card, formatting in the camera is recommended. Caution: NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug while the camera is in operation. -
Page 31: Taking Pictures
When the card needs to be formatted... The Card error indicator lights on the control panel, and the camera enters the Card format mode. (p. 158) Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non-Olympus brand cards must be formatted by the camera. Green lamp Note:... -
Page 32: Checking The Batteries
Control panel CHECKING THE BATTERIES When the power is on, the remaining battery power is displayed on the control panel. Display lights and turns off Batteries are OK. automatically. You can shoot. blinks and other Battery power is low and indicators on the control batteries should be panel are displayed... -
Page 33: Checking The Number Of Storable Pictures
Control panel CHECKING THE NUMBER OF STORABLE PICTURES When you turn on the power, the number of storable pictures is shown on the control panel. When the number reaches 0, the camera emits a beep sound and the Green lamp blinks every time the lens barrier is opened. - Page 34 The Approximate Number of Storable Pictures Memory capacity Recording Card mode Non- Compression While HQ and SHQ images have the same number of pixels, SHQ uses lower compression allowing for better image quality when enlarged. It may take a little longer to record or display images in the SHQ mode.
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Page 35: Points To Remember
POINTS TO REMEMBER 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. Correct. Correct. Incorrect. - Page 36 Proper Shutter Release Depress the Shutter release button halfway. The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights. The exposure will be locked. The focus will be adjusted. Depress the Shutter release button fully to release the shutter and take the picture. The camera emits a beep sound when the shutter is released.
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Page 37: Taking Pictures
Diopter adjustment dial Taking pictures using the optical viewfinder Compose the picture using the optical viewfinder. Viewfinder Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the Autofocus mark clearly. Depress the Shutter release button halfway. The Green lamp lights. Depress the Shutter release button fully to take the picture. - Page 38 Number of Waiting pictures that time Record- can be shot ing mode approx. 0.7 sec. approx. 1.3 sec. approx. 2.2 sec. Non- compression approx. 40 sec. Note: Since the number of frames allotted per Image memory block varies depending on the recording mode, the waiting time for the next shot and the number of pictures that can be shot before all four blocks appear vary as well.
- Page 39 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 40 Note: Pictures that appear on the LCD monitor are for composition purposes only. If you need to know focus or exposure, check your computer’s display. It is recommended to use the optical viewfinder for less camera movement and battery consumption, as well as shorter recording time. When the subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the edges may appear zigzagged on the LCD monitor.
- Page 41 Turning off the power Close the lens barrier halfway. Wait until the lens is recessed. Do not push the lens barrier against the lens. Close the lens barrier all the way. The power goes off. Close the flash. Note: When the camera is being operated on battery power and the batteries are running low, the camera may emit several short beeps and blink the number of storable pictures on the control...
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Page 42: Working Range
Picture frame Image area of picture at close distance 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 when the Zoom is set to T. -
Page 43: Using The Focus Lock
Autofocus mark USING THE FOCUS LOCK If your main subject is not within the autofocus marks, use the procedure below to obtain focus. This is called focus lock. Position your subject within the autofocus marks and press the Shutter release button halfway. The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights. -
Page 44: Autofocus
Although the autofocus can lock on virtually any subject, there are certain conditions, such as may not be possible to obtain the correct focus. In the situations shown below in the correct subject even though the Green lamp lights and the shutter releases. -
Page 45: Quick Focus
8ft (2.5m) Quick focus button ∞ Quick focus button QUICK FOCUS With Quick Focus, you can select a pre-adjusted focal length ∞ (infinity) or 8ft. It is especially useful when quick shooting is required. Press the Shutter release button halfway while pressing ∞... -
Page 46: Zoom
Wide-angle Telephoto Selftimer button Control panel ZOOM You can select telephoto or wide-angle with the 3X zoom lever. Set the lever to T to choose telephoto shooting. Set the lever to W to choose wide-angle shooting. Note: When used with the Digital Tele mode, you can take an approx. -
Page 47: Using The Flash Modes
Viewfinder Display USING THE FLASH MODES Orange lamp If the flash is closed when use of the flash is necessary, the Orange lamp blinks. Push up the flash before use or to select a flash mode. Press the Shutter release button halfway when the Orange lamp goes off. - Page 48 How to select the flash mode: This camera has five flash modes. Select the mode according to the shooting condition. As you press the Flash mode button, the mode switches as shown below. Flash mode button (No icon) Auto-Flash mode Automatically fires in low-light and backlight conditions.
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Page 49: Auto-Flash
Flash mode button Control panel When the Flash is down, and the flash is set to the OFF mode. (p. 104) The selected flash mode is displayed on the control panel. The Fill-In Flash mode returns to the Auto-Flash mode after the power is turned off or the flash is closed. -
Page 50: Fill-In Flash (Forced Activation)
FILL-IN FLASH (FORCED ACTIVATION) When you want the flash to fire all the time. 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 51: Slow Shutter Synchronization Mode
Flash mode button Control panel Flash mode button Control panel SLOW SHUTTER SYNCHRONIZATION MODE When taking pictures at night. You can set the flash to fire during the first half of a slow shutter speed’s release duration. Auto-Flash Red-Eye are available. The Red-Eye Reducing Flash is most suitable for taking pictures of people with backgrounds of night views. -
Page 52: Off (Flash Override)
OFF (FLASH OVERRIDE) When you do not want the flash to fire even in the dark or when you want to shoot subjects such as fireworks. In the Off mode, the flash does not fire even in low-light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited, or in twilight/night scenes. -
Page 53: Function Button
Digital Tele mode, and Function card mode with each press of the Function button. The Function card mode can be used for flagging Panorama pictures or photographing with a special function card available from Olympus (optional). Mode Standard mode Sequence mode... -
Page 54: Sequence Mode
Control panel Function button SEQUENCE MODE You can take several separate pictures sequentially. Release the Shutter release button to stop it. Available in the SHQ/HQ/SQ recording modes. (When taken in the Non-compression SHQ mode, it will be set to the SHQ mode automatically.) The shooting speed, the number of pictures that can be shot sequentially, and the recording time vary depending on the recording mode. -
Page 55: Macro Mode
Function button Control panel Function button LCD Monitor A subject as small as 2.4" x 3" can be taken fully within the frame. Shooting Range: 8" ~ 31" (0.2 m ~ 0.8 m) The LCD monitor turns on automatically (p. 76) and the Macro indicator is displayed on the control panel. -
Page 56: Panorama Mode
Function button Control panel Function card mode Overlap the left end of the picture with the right end of the previous picture (when shooting to the right). +/– buttons How to take panoramas Press the Function button to select the Function card mode (Panorama mode). -
Page 57: Menu
Mode Menu button Standard mode Exposure compensation For setting +/–2 Spot metering mode Recording mode selection White balance File number Beep sound If you press the Menu button while an image memory block is blinking, make sure to press either OK or Menu button afterwards. -
Page 58: Exposure Compensation
LCD Monitor NEXT Menu button Exposure is manually adjustable. In addition to automatic exposure, you can also adjust it manually by +/– 2 (0.5 step). Adjust + when the subject is +/– buttons mostly bright. Adjust – when the subject is mostly dark. How to adjust: Press the Menu button in the Record mode, and select Exposure compensation. -
Page 59: Spot Metering Mode
Menu button LCD Monitor NEXT S ET OK button Viewfinder Spot metering mode is used to obtain the right exposure regardless of the backlight. Place the subject in the center of +/– buttons the autofocus mark. Press the Menu button in the Record mode, and select Spot metering mode. - Page 60 LCD Monitor NEXT Menu button You can select the High Quality modes HQ/SHQ/Non- Compression SHQ or the Standard Quality mode SQ. +/– buttons Press the Menu button in the Record mode, and select Recording mode selection. Select the recording mode with the +/– buttons. Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
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Page 61: White Balance
LCD Monitor NEXT S ET Menu button When you cannot obtain the right white balance with the auto setting, such as in twilight scenes, there are four other presets available. +/– buttons Press the Menu button in the Record mode, and select White balance. -
Page 62: Iso
LCD Monitor 160 320 640 NEXT Menu button You can set the ISO sensitivity to AUTO, 160, 320 or 640. Press the Menu button in the Record mode, and select ISO. +/– buttons Select the ISO setting with the +/– buttons. Press the OK button to confirm the setting. -
Page 63: Setting The Beep Sound
LCD Monitor NEXT Menu button Press the Menu button in the Record mode, and select Beep sound. Select either On +/– buttons Press the OK button to confirm the setting. Press the Menu button to cancel the setting and go to the next setting menu. -
Page 64: Displaying Pictures On The Lcd Monitor
LCD monitor ON/OFF button DISPLAYING PICTURES ON THE LCD MONITOR TURNING ON THE LCD MONITOR Close the lens barrier and press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. When the monitor is turned on, the camera automatically checks the card. -
Page 65: Quick View
LCD Monitor You can immediately shift to the Display mode by quickly pressing the LCD monitor ON/OFF button twice in the Record mode. To return to the Record mode, press either the LCD monitor ON/OFF button or the Shutter release button. When you enter the Quick view mode when the card is full and perform Erase or Card format, the Green lamp will blink when you return to the Record mode, during which the next... -
Page 66: Index-Display Mode
Index-Display button LCD Monitor This function works when the lens barrier is closed. Display a picture by turning on the LCD monitor ON/OFF button. Press the Index-Display button on top to select the Index display. Several frames are displayed including the currently selected picture. -
Page 67: Close-Up Display
Zoom lever Monitor +/– buttons CLOSE-UP DISPLAY Confirm the focus by enlarging the image. Display the picture you want to enlarge, then push the Zoom lever toward T to show the Close-Up setting display. Select the desired section with the +/– buttons, then push the Zoom lever toward T again. -
Page 68: Function Button
(p. 170)* 4-cut print For making 4-cut prints. (p. 172)* Multi print For making 16-cut prints. (p. 174)* Mirror print For making mirror-image prints. (p. 176)* Function card For using with optional mode Olympus special function SmartMedia cards. -
Page 69: Slide-Show Mode
Function button OK button You can run through all the stored pictures automatically. This function works when the lens barrier is closed. LCD Monitor Display the picture by turning on the LCD monitor ON/OFF button. Press the Function button to select the Slide-Show mode, then press the OK button to start the Slide-Show. -
Page 70: Protection
LCD Monitor Protect button You can prevent accidental erasure of pictures you want to keep. This function works when the lens barrier is closed. Display the pictures and select the picture you want to keep. Press the Protect button to protect the selected picture. The Protect indicator appears in the upper right corner of the LCD monitor. -
Page 71: Connecting To A Television
LCD monitor ON/OFF button +/– buttons CONNECTING TO A TELEVISION Video output connector Recorded images can be viewed on a TV. Make sure that the power of the TV and the camera are off and the lens barrier of the camera is closed before connecting. -
Page 72: Menu
In the Display mode (with the LCD monitor on), you can select the following items to adjust with each press of the Menu button. Menu button Mode Regular display All-Frame erase File number Date print Date set Card format Index-Display adjustment Brightness MENU... -
Page 73: All-Frame Erase
LCD Monitor NEXT Menu button This function works when the lens barrier is closed. +/– buttons Press the Menu button to cancel. The camera makes a short single beep and the All-Frame Erase indicator starts moving to the right. OK button If there are any protected pictures, they will not be erased and the protected picture last taken will be displayed when the erasing operation is completed. -
Page 74: File Number Display
LCD Monitor NEXT S E T F I L E : 1 0 0 – 2 3 4 5 Menu button Press the Menu button in the Display mode, and select File number display. Select either Frame number the +/– buttons. +/–... -
Page 75: Date Print
LCD Monitor NEXT Menu button Press the Menu button in the Display mode, and select Date print. Use the +/– buttons to select either print +/– buttons date when printing with the P-300 printer. Press the OK button to confirm the setting. Press the Menu button to cancel the setting and go to the next setting menu. -
Page 76: Adjusting The Date And Time
LCD Monitor – Y – – M – – D – ’ 9 9 . 1 2 . 1 6 1 2 : 3 4 NEXT Menu button Press the Menu button in the Display mode, and select +/– buttons Date set. -
Page 77: Card Format
Formatting is not 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 78: Index-Display Adjustment
LCD Monitor NEXT Menu button You can select the number of frames shown in the Index- Display mode. Press the Menu button in the Display mode, and select +/– buttons Index-Display adjustment. Select from 4-frame the +/– buttons. Press the OK button to confirm the setting. OK button Note: INDEX-DISPLAY ADJUSTMENT... -
Page 79: Brightness
LCD Monitor NEXT Menu button You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. Press the Menu button in the Display mode, and select Brightness. +/– buttons Select the brightness with the +/– buttons. Press the + button to lighten and the – button to darken. Press the OK button to confirm the setting. -
Page 80: Printing Pictures
Computer connector +/– buttons LCD monitor ON/OFF button PRINTING PICTURES PRINTING WITH THE P-300 By connecting the camera to the P-300 printer with the direct connect cable, pictures can be printed directly from the camera. Make sure that the power of the printer and the camera are off and the lens barrier of the camera is closed before connecting. -
Page 81: Index Print
LCD Monitor 30-frame index prints can be made. Select the Index-Display mode (p. 134). 30 frames will be printed on one sheet, starting from the selected picture. Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer, then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing. After printing, the display advances to the 31st frame from the selected picture. -
Page 82: Close-Up Print
LCD Monitor +/– buttons You can print enlarged images. Select the Close-Up display mode (p. 136). Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer, then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing. See page 164 for connection to the printer. OK button Note: CLOSE-UP PRINT... -
Page 83: Random Print
LCD Monitor Press for 3 seconds — All print Press for 5 seconds — All cancel Function button You can select a series of pictures to be direct- printed to the P-300 printer. +/– buttons When the OK button is pressed for three seconds, the camera produces a beep sound and enters the All-Frame print mode. -
Page 84: 4-Cut Print
LCD Monitor Function button You can make 4-cut prints. In order to make sticker prints, the specialty paper must be set in the printer’s paper feeder. +/– buttons Press the Function button in the Display mode to select the 4-cut print mode. Select frames with the +/–... -
Page 85: Multi Print
LCD Monitor Function button You can create popular 16-cut prints. In order to make sticker prints, the specialty paper must be set in the printer’s paper feeder. +/– buttons Press the Function button in the Display mode to select the Multi Print mode. Select frames with the +/–... -
Page 86: Mirror Print
LCD Monitor Function button You can make mirror-image prints. This mode is especially useful for making T-shirt prints. Press the Function button in the Display mode to select +/– buttons the Mirror Print mode. Select the picture to be printed with the +/– buttons. Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer, then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing. -
Page 87: Printing With The P-330
SmartMedia Direct print is possible by inserting a recorded SmartMedia into the P-330 printer. [Main features] Single print Multi print (4/9/16-cut) Random print Print reserve (“Select with camera”) Close-Up print (1.5X/2X) Date print Mirror print Function card compatible (Template card) P-330 * Read the P-330 instructions for details. -
Page 88: Print Reserve
Function button S E T LCD Monitor S E T S E T You can select a series of pictures to be direct- +/– buttons printed to the P-330 printer. Press the Function button in the Display mode to select OK button the Print Reserve mode. -
Page 89: Transferring Images Toa Personal Computer
TRANSFERRING IMAGES TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER PERSONAL COMPUTER ENVIRONMENT 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 : 486DX CPU, 66MHz or greater Windows 95/NT 4.0 : 486SX CPU or later, 33MHz or greater (Pentium recommended) -
Page 90: 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 91: Connecting To Apersonal Computer
RS-232C PC serial cable Conversion connector for Macintosh 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. Apple Macintosh or compatible Attach the provided conversion connector for Macintosh to the printer serial port or modem serial port on your computer, and... -
Page 92: Using A Personal Computer
Computer connector USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER Make sure that the power of the computer and the camera are turned off and the lens barrier of the camera is closed before connecting. Connect the RS-232C PC serial cable to the computer’s serial port. -
Page 93: Transferring Directly From Smartmedia
Be sure to insert the card right-side up. TRANSFERRING DIRECTLY 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. -
Page 94: System Chart
FlashPath SmartMedia PC card adapter AC adapter A variety of capabilities are available when connected to optional equipment. Personal computer Camera Printer SYSTEM CHART Printer MO drive Personal computer Modem Modem Printer... -
Page 95: Questions And Answers
MISCELLANEOUS 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 96 Use of the Red-Eye Reducing Pre-Flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon. Can I use a filter or hood? Olympus does not provide one. Can I use an external flash? A slave unit may not function with this camera.
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Page 97: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Operating Problems The camera does not work. 1 The power is OFF. [ Open the lens barrier to turn on the power. (P. 60) 2 The batteries are loaded incorrectly. [ Reload the batteries correctly. (P. 52) 3 The batteries are exhausted. [ Replace the batteries with new ones. - Page 98 The pictures already taken do not appear on the LCD monitor. 1 The lens barrier has been left open. [ Close the lens barrier and depress the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. (P. 130) 2 There is no picture in the SmartMedia [ Check the number of storable pictures.
- Page 99 Problems with Images The picture is out of focus. 1 The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed. [ Hold the camera correctly, and press the shutter button. (P. 68) 2 The viewfinder’s autofocus mark was not positioned on the subject.
- Page 100 2 The subject was out of the working range of the flash. [ Shoot within the flash working range. (P. 92) 3 The flash mode was set to the Off mode. [ Check the flash mode before shooting. (P. 94) 4 The subject was too small and was backlit.
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Page 101: Notes On Display And Backlight
NOTES ON DISPLAY AND BACKLIGHT The Control panel and the fluorescent lamps used in the LCD monitor have a limited service life. If they begin to darken or flicker, contact your nearest service center. In cold conditions, the display backlight may be slow to come on or may change color suddenly. -
Page 102: Compatibility Of The Picture Data
COMPATIBILITY OF THE PICTURE DATA Images taken by this camera may not be properly displayed or printed with other Olympus digital cameras. Images taken by other Olympus digital cameras may not be properly displayed or printed with this camera. -
Page 103: Specifications
White balance : Full auto TTL, Preset (daylight, overcast, tungsten light, fluorescent) Lens : 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 104 Photometric system : Digital ESP metering system, Spot metering system Exposure control : Program auto exposure Aperture* : W : F2.8, F8 T : F4.4, F12.6 Shutter* : 1/2 ~ 1/1000 sec. (used with mechanical shutter) * Manual setting not available Working range : 8'' ~ 31'' (Macro mode) ∞...
- Page 105 Flash modes : Auto-Flash (automatic flash activation in low light and backlight), Red-Eye Reducing Flash, Off (no flash), Fill-In Flash (forced activation), Slow Shutter Synchronization Flash Control panel : Indicates Recording mode, number of storable pictures, Card error, Flash modes, Selftimer, Battery check, Sequence mode, Macro mode, Exposure compensation, Spot metering mode, Preset white...
- Page 106 Direct print (Direct print possible with the optional printer) : Standard print, 30-frame index print, Close-Up print, Random print, 4-cut print, Multi print, Mirror print, Date print, Print reserve Operating environment temperature : 32 ~ 104°F / 0 ~ 40°C (operation) –4 ~ 140°F / –20 ~ 60°C (storage) humidity : 30 ~ 90 % (operation)
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