Page 1: Digital Camera
Advanced Manual Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
How to use this manual (Basic and Advanced Manuals The instruction manual accompanying this camera is divided into two parts: the Basic Manual and the Advanced Manual (this document). Basic This manual helps you get used to the camera. It gives you easy-to- Manual follow explanations on how to take pictures and view them.
Page 3: Composition Of The Manual
To print the pictures you have taken. To enjoy the pictures you have taken on a computer. To use OLYMPUS Master. Troubleshooting. For when you want to know the names of parts, see a list of menus, or find what you are looking for.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents How to use this manual... 2 Composition of the manual ... 3 1 Basic operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -8 How to use the shooting button and playback button ...
Page 5 4 Additional shooting functions - - - - - - - - - - -45 Adjusting picture coloration Recording movies Sequential shooting Self-timer shooting Panorama shooting ... 50 Taking two-in-one pictures ... 52 5 Playback - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -53 Playing back still pictures ...
Page 6 What is OLYMPUS Master?... 93 Installing OLYMPUS Master ... 94 Connecting the camera to a computer ... 98 Starting up OLYMPUS Master ... 99 Displaying camera images on a computer ... 101 Downloading and saving images ... 101 Viewing still pictures and movies ... 103 Printing pictures ...
Page 7 10 Miscellaneous - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 124 Menu list... 125 List of factory default settings... 129 Modes and shooting functions ... 130 Names of parts... 131 Camera ...
Page 8: Basic Operation
1 Basic operation Basic operation Don’t you feel that although your camera has many attractive functions, you are unable to use them confidently? Now all you have to do is simply press the buttons on your digital camera. By setting the menus, you can easily do things like adjust the coloration of your picture or select the picture that is displayed at power on.
Page 9: How To Use The Shooting Button And Playback Button
How to use the shooting button and playback button This camera features a shooting mode and a playback mode. Shooting mode is for taking pictures and making shooting settings, whereas playback mode is for displaying pictures you have taken. To switch between the two modes, use # and $. Press $ on its own, to turn the camera on in playback mode.
Page 10: Turning The Camera On In Playback Mode
How to use the shooting button and playback button (Turning the camera on in playback mode With the camera off, press $. • The camera turns on in playback mode. The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor. POWER switch (The lens is retracted.
Page 11: Switching Between Shooting Mode And Playback Mode
How to use the shooting button and playback button (Switching between shooting mode and playback mode Press # or $ to switch between shooting mode and playback mode. To take pictures (shooting mode) 2816 2816 2112 2112 • The subject is displayed on the monitor.
Page 12: How To Use The Mode Dial
How to use the mode dial This camera is capable of taking still pictures and movies. Use the mode dial to switch between shooting modes before taking pictures. When the mode dial is set to a mode, the explanation for that mode is displayed on the monitor. PROGRAM AUTO For auto shooting with adjustable control...
Page 13: How To Use The Direct Buttons
How to use the direct buttons The buttons that can be used in shooting mode and playback mode differ. (Shooting mode $ (Playback) button Enables playback mode Zoom button W : For wide-angle photography T : For telephoto photography a& (Macro) button Enables macro mode or super macro mode d# (Flash mode) button For selecting the flash mode...
Page 14: Playback Mode
How to use the direct buttons (Playback mode # (Shooting) button Enables shooting mode S (Erase) button Erases pictures displayed on the monitor Zoom button G : For index display U : For close-up playback gP. 11 gP. 66 gP. 54...
Page 15: Using The Direct Buttons
Using the direct buttons Basic functions can be easily operated using the direct buttons. Use the arrow pad and Z to make settings. Follow the buttons displayed on the screen to select and make each setting. How to set the flash mode using d# is shown below. Press d# in shooting mode.
Page 16: How To Use The Menus
How to use the menus The menu is displayed on the monitor when Z is pressed in shooting mode or playback mode. This menu is used to make all camera settings. About the menus The menu items displayed in shooting mode and playback mode differ. Shortcut menus Press acb to directly make settings for the respective functions.
Page 17: Shortcut Menus
Shortcut menus P f / k j z l i mode (for still pictures) MODE MENU SCENE SELECT Still picture INFO MODE MENU TIPS • [SCENE SELECT] is only available when the mode dial is set to f. n mode (for movies) gP.
Page 18: Mode Menu
How to use the menus Mode menu CAMERA DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA PICTURE tab 2 IN 1 MEMORY/ CARD tab SETUP tab CAMERA For setting shooting- related functions. PICTURE For making white balance settings. MEMORY/ For formatting the internal CARD memory or card. For backing up the internal memory to the card.
Page 19: Using The Menus
TIPS • The [MEMORY] tab is displayed when using the internal memory and the [CARD] tab is displayed when a card is inserted in the camera. • Menu items common to the setup menu and the mode menus (in shooting mode and playback mode) apply to the same setting, and the setting can be made from any mode.
Page 20 How to use the menus Press ac to select the [SETUP] tab, and press d. • Refer to the arrows on the screen to select a setting with the arrow pad. Press ac to select [FILE NAME], and press d. •...
Page 21: How To Read The Procedure Pages
How to read the procedure pages A sample of a procedure page is shown below explaining the notation. Look at it carefully before taking or viewing pictures. (This indicates shooting mode or playback mode. Both modes can be used when both icons are shown. g“How to use the shooting button and playback button”...
Page 22: Tips Before You Start Taking Pictures
2 Tips before you start taking pictures Tips before you start taking pictures Your pictures are almost guaranteed to come out well just by setting the mode dial to h or P and pressing the shutter button. But occasionally, you can’t focus on your subject, or the subject is too dark, or the picture doesn’t come out the way you want…...
Page 23: Holding The Camera
Holding the camera Sometimes when you look at a picture you have taken, the contours of the subject are blurred. This is often caused by movement of the camera at the precise moment that the shutter button is pressed. Picture where subject is not clearly defined To prevent the camera from moving, hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides.
Page 24: 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 25: 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. The green lamp lights, but the subject cannot be brought into focus.
Page 26: 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. 27. Still picture record modes Record mode depicts the image size and compression rate of pictures you wish to record.
Page 27: 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 Image size 2816 × 2112 2816 × 2112 1600 × 1200 640 × 480 Movies Record mode Image size 320 × 240 (30 frames/sec.) 320 ×...
Page 28: To Change The Record Mode
Record mode Note • The number of storable still pictures and remaining recording times listed in the table are approximate. • The number of storable still pictures may change according to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. In certain instances, the number of remaining pictures does not change even when you take pictures or stored images are erased.
Page 29: Recording Pictures
Recording pictures Pictures taken are stored in the internal memory. You can also use an 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 30: Using A Card
• 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. 68)
Page 31: Inserting The Card
Open the card cover. Open the card lock. (Inserting the card Orient the card as shown, and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration. • Insert the card while keeping it straight. • The card stops with a click when it is inserted fully.
Page 32: Removing The Card
Using a card (Removing the card Push the card all the way in and release slowly. • The card protrudes slightly and stops. Caution Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot. •...
Page 33: The Battery
The batteries are not fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the batteries with the battery charger specified by Olympus before use. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your charger. This camera uses two NiMH batteries.
Page 34: Basic Shooting Functions
3 Basic shooting functions Basic shooting functions A professional photographer adjusts the exposure to the optimal setting, chooses the best focusing method and even selects the type of film according to the subject. With a digital camera, you don’t need to learn how to make difficult settings.
Page 35: Selecting A Shooting Mode According To The Situation
Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation Use the mode dial to switch between shooting modes before taking pictures. You can take pictures with the optimum settings by setting the mode dial according to the shooting conditions or purpose. (Shooting mode P Program Auto Suitable for general situations.
Page 36: Take The Picture
Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation k Landscape+Portrait Suitable for taking pictures of both your subject and the landscape. The picture is taken with the background as well as the subject in the foreground in focus. You can take pictures of your subject against a beautiful sky or landscape.
Page 37: Selecting Scene Modes By Subject (Scene Select)
Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation Selecting scene modes by subject (SCENE SELECT) By setting the mode dial to f, you can select an additional 10 situation-related modes. Each scene mode features preset settings such as white balance, exposure, and shutter speed, letting you take pictures just by pressing the shutter button.
Page 38 Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation G Cuisine Optimum for taking pictures of your favorite dishes. This mode clearly reproduces the different colors found in cooking. & Candle* Optimum for taking pictures with the ambience that candle light creates. This mode reproduces warm colors.
Page 39: Zooming In On A Distant Subject
Zooming in on a distant subject You can zoom in on your subject using the optical zoom and digital zoom. With the optical zoom, the image is enlarged on the CCD when the lens magnification is changed, and the image is formed by all the CCD pixels. With the digital zoom, the area at the center of the image captured by the CCD is cropped and enlarged.
Page 40: Using The Digital Zoom
Zooming in on a distant subject Using the digital zoom To use the digital zoom, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. Top menu [MODE MENU] • In : Top menu Select [ON], and press Z. Press T on the zoom button. Optical zoom 2816 2112 2816...
Page 41: Taking Close-Up Pictures (Macro/Super Macro)
Taking close-up pictures (macro/ super macro) Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (wide-angle: 20 cm/7.9" to 50 cm/19.7"; telephoto: 60 cm/23.6" to 90 cm/35.4"). However, in macro mode focusing is performed quickly. & This mode lets you shoot from as close as 20 cm/7.9" to your subject (when the optical zoom is at the greatest wide-angle).
Page 42: Flash Shooting
Flash shooting Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. Flash working range W (max.): Approx. 0.2 m to 3.7 m (0.7 ft. to 12.1 ft.) T (max.): Approx. 0.6 m to 2.1 m (2.0 ft. to 6.9 ft.) Auto-flash (No indication) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.
Page 43 Press d • The flash mode settings screen is displayed. g“How to use the direct buttons” (P. 13) Select a flash mode, and press Z. Press the shutter button halfway. • In conditions where the flash will fire, # lights (flash stand-by). Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
Page 44: Adjusting Picture Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Adjusting picture brightness (exposure compensation) This function allows you to make fine changes to the exposure setting. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 EV in 1/2 EV steps. When the setting is changed, you can check the result on the monitor. Press cF.
Page 45: Additional Shooting Functions
4 Additional shooting functions Additional shooting functions At a sporting event… Use movie mode to capture thrilling action. Or use sequential shooting mode to take a succession of shots of a goal and pick out the best ones later. In the country or at a tourist spot… Use panorama mode to capture a beautiful mountain range or impressive building.
Page 46: Adjusting Picture Coloration
Adjusting picture coloration The color of the subject differs depending on lighting conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun, or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setting the white balance, you can achieve more natural-looking colors.
Page 47: Recording Movies
Recording movies This function is for recording movies. These movies can be played back on the camera. During recording, the correct exposure is automatically maintained even if the subject moves, but the focus and zoom are locked. If the distance to the subject changes, you may lose focus.
Page 48: Sequential Shooting
Sequential shooting Takes still pictures in succession. The focus, exposure, and white balance are locked at the first frame. Approx. 14 frames at 1.2 frames/sec. (in HQ mode) Top menu Select [ON], and press Z. Take the picture. • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed.
Page 49: 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 bY. • The self-timer settings screen is displayed. g“How to use the direct buttons”...
Page 50: 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 51 Moreover, panorama mode is only available with Olympus cards. • During panorama shooting, the flash and sequential shooting modes are not available. • The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The OLYMPUS Master software is necessary to connect the pictures. Panorama shooting...
Page 52: Taking Two-In-One Pictures
Taking two-in-one pictures This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. This way you can enjoy having two subjects in one. Top menu [MODE MENU] Take the first picture while observing your subject on the monitor.
Page 53: Playback
5 Playback Playback With film-type cameras, you cannot see the pictures you have taken until the film has been developed. And aren’t you sometimes disappointed with the results when you do eventually see them? Pictures of blurred scenery or someone with their eyes shut. Or maybe you took several pictures of the same scene because you weren’t sure whether they would come out or not.
Page 54: Playing Back Still Pictures
Playing back still pictures When a card is in the camera, a picture from the card is displayed. To play back pictures from the internal memory, remove the card. Press $. • The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor (single-frame playback). •...
Page 55: 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, 9, and 16. Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [4], [9], or [16], and press Z. Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you rotate such pictures 90°...
Page 56: Slideshow
Playing back still pictures Select [+90°], [0°], or [-90°], and press Z. 100-0005 0005 ’05 05.08 08.30 15 30 15:30 +90° Note • The following pictures cannot be rotated. Movies, protected pictures and pictures that have been edited on a computer.
Page 57 (To set the slideshow format You can choose how the pictures go from one to the next during the slideshow. NORMAL Displays the pictures stored in the internal memory or card one at a time. SLIDE Displays the pictures by sliding the next picture over the previous picture from right to left.
Page 58: Playing Back Movies
Playing back movies This function lets you play back movies. You can fast forward the movie or play it back one frame at a time. Select a picture with n and display the top menu. Top menu [MOVIE PLAY] • The movie is played back. When playback ends, the camera automatically returns to the beginning of the movie and displays the [MOVIE PLAY] menu.
Page 59: Editing Still Pictures (Add Frame/Black & White/Sepia/ )
Editing still pictures (ADD FRAME/ Editing still pictures (ADD FRAME/BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA/Resizing) BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA/ This function lets you edit still pictures and save them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. ADD FRAME This function lets you frame pictures with a frame of your choice and saves them as new pictures.
Page 60 Editing still pictures (ADD FRAME/BLACK&WHITE/SEPIA/Q) • When [ADD FRAME] is selected Select a frame, and press Z. The frame is added to the picture, and the result is displayed. Adjust the picture size and position. acbd Zoom button Press Z. Select [NEW FILE], and press Z.
Page 61: Editing Movies
Editing movies This function lets you create indexes and edit movies. INDEX 9 frames extracted from a movie are displayed as an index and stored as a still picture. g“Creating an index” (P. 61) EDIT This function lets you extract parts of the movie that you want. g“Editing a movie”...
Page 62: Editing A Movie
Editing movies Select [OK], and press Z. • The [BUSY] bar is displayed and the camera returns to the playback mode. The index is stored as a new picture. • To select different frames, select [RESET], and press Z. Repeat the procedure from Step 1.
Page 63 Select the first frame of the part you want to keep, and press Z. a : Jumps to the first frame of the movie. c : Jumps to the last frame of the movie. : Displays the next frame. The movie can be played continuously by holding the button down.
Page 64: Displaying Detailed Shooting Information
Displaying detailed shooting information This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for approx. 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information displayed, see “Monitor indications” (P. 133). Top menu [INFO] • Each time you select [INFO] from the top menu, the information display is alternately turned on and off.
Page 65: 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 card is required to use the backup function. Operate the camera with the card inserted.
Page 66: 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 67: All-Frame Erase
All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures in the internal memory or card. Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [YES], and press Z. • All the pictures are erased. [MEMORY(CARD)] [ALL ERASE] g“How to use the menus” (P. 16) CAUTION ERASING ALL SELECT Erasing pictures ALL ERASE...
Page 68: 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 69: Settings
6 Settings Settings One of the key features of a digital camera is that you can view the pictures you have taken immediately. But that isn’t all. For example, you can set the startup screen so that one of the pictures you have taken is displayed when you turn the camera on.
Page 70: Saving Camera Settings (All Reset)
Saving camera settings (ALL RESET) This function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera settings after the power is turned off. The settings affected by [ALL RESET] are listed below. The [ALL RESET] setting ([ON]/[OFF]) applies to all modes. It applies whether the camera is in shooting mode or playback mode.
Page 71: Changing The Display Language
Select a language, and press Z. TIPS To increase the number of languages → You can add other languages to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to the online help in the OLYMPUS Master software.
Page 72: Selecting A Power On Screen (Pw On Setup)
Selecting a power on screen (PW ON SETUP) You can set a screen that is displayed when the camera is turned on. You can also register your favorite picture and display it on the screen. g“Registering a power on screen (SCREEN SETUP)” (P. 72) Top menu [MODE MENU] •...
Page 73: Viewing Pictures Immediately (Rec View)
Select the picture you want to register, and press Z. Select [OK], and press Z. • The picture is registered, and the screen returns to the menu. Note • You cannot register a picture or movie frame that cannot be played back on this camera.
Page 74: Resetting The File Name (File Name)
Resetting the file name (FILE NAME) The camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images to be stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 and folders can be numbered from 100 to 999. Examples are shown below. \ D C I M \ * * * O L Y M P \ P m d d * * * * .
Page 75: Checking The Image Processing Function (Pixel Mapping)
Checking the image processing function (PIXEL MAPPING) The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. Wait at least one minute after taking or viewing pictures to allow for proper performance of the pixel mapping function.
Page 76: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time This function lets you set the date and time. The date and time is saved with each picture, and is used in the file name. Top menu [MODE MENU] • In : Top menu Press ac to select one of the following date formats: [Y-M-D] (Year/Month/Day), [M-D-Y] (Month/Day/Year), [D-M-Y] (Day/...
Page 77: Printing Pictures
7 Printing pictures Printing pictures You can print out the pictures you have taken either at a photo store or at home on your own printer. If you go to a photo store, it is a good idea to store the print reservation data on the card first.
Page 78: 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 79: Printing Pictures
Printing pictures Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. The basic printing method for printing one picture is shown below. One print of your selected picture will be printed using the standard settings of your printer. The date and file name are not printed.
Page 80 Direct printing (PictBridge) Press Z without changing the [SIZE] or [BORDERLESS] settings. • When the [PRINTPAPER] screen is not displayed, go to Step 6. Press bd to select the picture you want to print, and press Z. • The [PRINT] screen is displayed. Select [OK], and press Z.
Page 81 In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, press b. • A message is displayed. Remove the USB cable from the camera. • The camera turns off. Remove the USB cable from the printer. Note • When the [USB] mode is set to [PC], the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is not displayed in Step 4.
Page 82: Other Print Modes And Print Settings
Direct printing (PictBridge) Other print modes and print settings There are many other print modes available besides the basic mode. Even within the same mode, you have the choice of setting a border or the paper size. Follow the operation guide for the screens shown below. Selecting a print mode PRINT Prints the selected picture.
Page 83 Selecting the picture you want to print Press bd to select the picture you want to print. You can also make your selection by pressing the zoom button, and using the index display. PRINT Prints one copy of the picture. SINGLE PRINT Makes a print reservation for the picture.
Page 84: 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 85: Print Settings (Dpof)
Print settings (DPOF) How to make print reservations Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/ time information) with the pictures stored on the card. Only pictures stored on the card can be reserved to print. Insert a card with recorded pictures into the camera before making print reservations.
Page 86 Print settings (DPOF) TIPS Relation between printing and record mode when shooting The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per inch (dpi). Increasing the dpi when printing a picture produces a finer print. However, as the resolution of the picture is not changed, the size of the print will be smaller.
Page 87: Single-Frame Reservation
Single-frame reservation How to apply [<] to a selected picture is shown below. Follow the operation guide to make settings. Top menu [MODE MENU] • You cannot make print reservations for pictures with n. • If data is already stored on the card, the [<PRINT ORDER SETTING] screen is displayed, giving you the choice of resetting the data or keeping it.
Page 88: All-Frame Reservation
Print settings (DPOF) The reservation is made. Press Z. • The single-frame reservation menu is displayed. Select [END]. • The [<PRINT ORDER] screen is displayed. Press b until you return to the playback screen. All-frame reservation Reserves all the pictures stored on the card. You can set the number of prints or print the date and time the picture was taken.
Page 89: Resetting Print Reservation Data
(To set the date/time printing data Select [NO], [DATE] or [TIME], and press Z. The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE All the selected pictures are printed with the shooting date. TIME All the selected pictures are printed with the shooting time. After setting the number of prints and date/time printing data, press Z to complete the print...
Page 90 Print settings (DPOF) (To reset the print reservation data for a selected picture Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [KEEP], and press Z. • If there is no print reservation data stored on the card, the [<PRINT ORDER SETTING] screen is not displayed. Select [<], and press Z.
Page 91: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
8 Connecting the camera to a computer Connecting the camera to a computer Viewing the pictures you have taken on your computer is just one of the many ways you can enjoy your pictures. You can print out your favorite pictures, use the application software to download your pictures from your camera and edit them or arrange them by date or category, or attach...
Page 92: Flow
If the data cannot be downloaded from the camera using the USB cable → Image files on xD-Picture Card may be downloaded using the optional PC card adapter. For details, visit the Olympus web site at the address shown on the back cover of this manual.
Page 93: 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 94: 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 95 • Open the camera’s battery compartment cover Windows Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • The OLYMPUS Master setup screen is displayed. • If the screen is not displayed, double-click the “My Computer” icon and click the CD-ROM icon.
Page 96 • 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 97 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 98: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
The iPhoto program is the default application for managing digital images. When you connect your digital camera for the first time, the iPhoto application starts automatically, so close this application and start OLYMPUS Master. Note • The camera functions are disabled while the camera is connected to a computer.
Page 99: 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 100 “Create and Share” button Displays the editing menu. “Backup Images” button Creates backup images. “Upgrade” button Displays window for optional upgrade to OLYMPUS Master Plus. (To exit OLYMPUS Master Click the “Exit” • OLYMPUS Master is exited. on the main menu.
Page 101: Displaying Camera Images On A Computer
• The card access lamp blinks while downloading images. Do not do any of the following while the lamp is blinking. • Open the camera’s card cover. • Open the camera’s battery compartment cover. • Connect or disconnect the AC adapter. on the OLYMPUS Master main...
Page 102: Windows 98Se
Displaying camera images on a computer (To disconnect the camera You can disconnect the camera after downloading the images to your computer. Make sure that the card access lamp is off. Make the following preparations for disconnecting the USB cable. Windows 98SE 1 Double-click the “My Computer”...
Page 103: Viewing Still Pictures And Movies
• The camera switches to view mode and the picture is enlarged. • To return to the main menu, click “Menu” in the “Browse” window. Viewing still pictures and movies on the OLYMPUS Master main Thumbnail...
Page 104: Printing Pictures
Plays the movie. Functions as the pause button during playback. Displays the previous frame. Displays the next frame. Stops playback and returns to the first frame. Plays the movie repeatedly. Displays the volume adjustment slider. on the OLYMPUS Master main at the 4 5 6 7 8...
Page 105 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 106: 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 107: Appendix
9 Appendix Appendix This chapter contains useful information from OLYMPUS. Here you will find what to do when you are stuck or don’t understand the meaning of the terms used in this manual. Refer to this section for basic troubleshooting, camera care and a full glossary to understanding the terms used in this manual.
Page 108: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Error codes Monitor indication There is a problem with the card. CARD ERROR Writing to the card is prohibited. WRITE- PROTECT The internal memory > has no available space, and cannot record new MEMORY FULL data. The card has no available space, and cannot record new data (e.g.
Page 109 Monitor indication Possible cause The battery power is exhausted. BATTERY EMPTY This card cannot be used with this camera CARD SETUP POWER OFF or the card is not FORMAT formatted. SELECT Troubleshooting Corrective action Replace the batteries with new ones, or charge the batteries. •...
Page 110: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Preparatory operations Possible cause The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. The batteries are loaded incorrectly. The battery power is exhausted. The cold is temporarily affecting battery performance. The camera is in the sleep mode.
Page 111 Possible cause Corrective action There is a problem with See “Error codes”. the card. The monitor is hard to see. There is condensation* Turn the camera off and wait until it dries inside the camera. before turning it on again. The brightness of the Use [s] to adjust monitor brightness.
Page 112 Troubleshooting Possible cause The monitor goes off. The camera is in the sleep mode. The flash does not fire. The subject is illuminated. Sequential shooting is set. The camera records movies. Super macro mode is set. Panorama mode is set. The battery run time is brief.
Page 113 (Playback of recorded images Possible cause Corrective action Pictures in the internal memory cannot be played back. A card is inserted in the When a card is inserted, only pictures on the camera. card can be played back. Remove the card. The picture is out of focus.
Page 114 Troubleshooting Possible cause The center of the subject is too bright. Bright subjects such as snow will turn out darker than their natural colors in the image. The colors of pictures look unnatural. Indoor lighting affected the picture’s colors. No white in the picture. The white balance setting is wrong.
Page 115 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. 79 –...
Page 116: 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 117: Ac Adapter (Optional)
AC adapter (optional) An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer. An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. AC wall outlet Power plug...
Page 118: 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 119 • 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 120 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 121 - 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 122: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of terms Aperture The adjustable lens opening which controls the amount of light that enters the camera. The larger the aperture, the shorter the depth of field and the fuzzier the background. The smaller the aperture, the greater the depth of field and the sharper the background.
Page 123: Image Size
Glossary of terms Image size The size of an image expressed by the number of pixels that make up the image. For instance, a picture taken with an image size of 640 × 480 fills the computer screen when the monitor setting is 640 × 480. However, if the monitor setting is 1,024 ×...
Page 124: Miscellaneous
10 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous This chapter contains all the camera functions described in Chapters 1 to 8. Refer here for the names of the camera parts and buttons, the names and meanings of the icons that are displayed on the monitor, and the lists of the top menus and mode menus.
Page 125: Menu List
Menu list Shooting mode (P, Top menu MODE MENU CAMERA DIGITAL ZOOM PICTURE WB MEMORY (CARD) SETUP SCENE SELECT Only available in f mode. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. , /, f) Item Setting OFF, ON PANORAMA...
Page 126 Menu list Shooting mode (n) Top menu MODE MENU DIGITAL ZOOM Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Shooting mode (h) Top menu SETUP Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Item MEMORY MEMORY FORMAT...
Page 127 Playback mode (still pictures) Top menu MODE MENU PLAY EDIT MEMORY (CARD) SETUP INFO Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Item Setting +90°, 0°, -90° < <, U ADD FRAME NEW FILE, CANCEL BLACK & WHITE BLACK &...
Page 128 Menu list Playback mode (movies) Top menu MODE MENU MOVIE PLAY INFO Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Item EDIT INDEX EDIT MEMORY ALL ERASE (CARD) MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) BACKUP SETUP ALL RESET PW ON SETUP Ref.
Page 129: List Of Factory Default Settings
List of factory default settings The functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory. Shooting mode Zoom FLASH MODE & SCENE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1 REC VIEW FILE NAME Playback mode INFO < m SETUP Others ALL RESET PW ON SETUP...
Page 130: Modes And Shooting Functions
Modes and shooting functions Mode Function Zoom DIGITAL ZOOM FLASH MODE & PANORAMA 2 IN 1 SCENE SELECT ALL RESET PW ON SETUP REC VIEW FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) BACKUP : Available —: Not available *1 Not including o of f mode. *2 Not including (, * or &...
Page 131: Names Of Parts
Names of parts Camera Self-timer lamp g Connector cover g P. 79 Shutter button g P. 24 POWER switch g P. 9 Lens P. 49 USB connector g DC-IN jack g Flash g P. 42 P. 79, 98 P. 117...
Page 132 Names of parts Arrow pad Self-timer button (Y) g Exposure compensation button (F) g Monitor g P. 75 Shooting button (#) g Playback button ($) g Erase button (S) g Card access lamp g Zoom button (W/T, GU) P. 39, 54 OK/MENU button (Z) g Arrow pad (acbd) g Tripod socket...
Page 133: Monitor Indications
Monitor indications The [INFO] setting allows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the information display set on are shown below. g“Displaying detailed shooting information” (P. 64) (Shooting modes 2816 2112 2816 2112 Still picture Item 1 Shooting mode 2 Exposure compensation -2.0 –...
Page 134 Names of parts Item 13 Number of storable still pictures Remaining recording time 14 White balance 15 Memory 16 Memory gauge [IN] is displayed when the internal memory is used. [xD] is displayed when the card is used. Every time you press the shutter button, the memory gauge lights indicating that the picture you have just taken is being recorded.
Page 135 (Playback mode 100-0005 0005 SIZE SIZE : : 2816 2816 2112 2112 ’05 05. . 08 08.30 15 30 15:30 Still picture Item 1 Battery check 2 Memory * 3 Print reservation/ number of prints Movie 4 Protect 5 Record mode 6 Image size 7 Exposure compensation -2.0 –...
Page 136: Index
Index For reference page numbers relating to camera parts, see “Names of parts”. m SETUP ...57 2 IN 1 ...52 AC adapter...117 ADD FRAME...59 AF target mark ...24 ALL INDEX...82 ALL PRINT...82 ALL RESET...70 All-frame erase R ...67 All-frame reservation U...88 AUTO (shooting mode) h ...35 Auto focus ...25 Auto-flash...42...
Page 137 Movie recording n ...36, 47 MULTI PRINT ...82 NIGHT SCENE z...35 NIGHT+PORTRAIT /...36 NORMAL...57 Number of storable still pictures ...27 OLYMPUS Master ...93, 99 Optical zoom ...39 PANORAMA ...50 PC ...98 PictBridge...123 Picture rotation y ...55 PIXEL MAPPING ...75 Pixels ...26, 123 Playback mode q ...10, 11, 54...
Page 138 Index ZOOM ...57 Zoom...13, 39...
Page 139 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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