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 gives you easy-to-follow explanations on how to take Manual pictures and view them so that you can get started quickly.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
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 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 Changing picture brightness Adjusting the color of a picture Changing the area for measuring the brightness of a subject ) ... 48 Sequential shooting Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO) ... 50 Changing the focusing area (AF MODE) ...
Page 6 What is OLYMPUS Master?... 109 Installing OLYMPUS Master ... 110 Connecting the camera to a computer ... 114 Starting up OLYMPUS Master ... 115 Displaying camera images on a computer ... 117 Downloading and saving images ... 117 Viewing still pictures and movies ... 119 Printing pictures ...
Page 7 9 Appendix - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 123 Troubleshooting ... 124 Error messages ... 124 Troubleshooting ... 126 Camera care ... 133 Battery and charger...
Page 8: Basic Operation
Professional photographers use these functions to achieve a variety of effects. Now you too can achieve such effects simply by pressing the buttons on your digital camera. You can use the various functions available to adjust the brightness and white balance of your pictures, alter the focusing range, and much more.
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 adjusting shooting settings, whereas playback mode is for displaying and editing pictures you have taken. Press the o n button to turn the camera on in shooting mode, or press the q button 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 q button. • The camera turns on in playback mode. The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor.
Page 11: Changing The Functions Of The Shooting Button
How to use the shooting button and playback button (Switching between shooting mode and playback mode Press the m button or the q button to switch between shooting mode and playback mode. To take pictures (shooting mode) × 2816 2816 2112 2112 •...
Page 12: Direct Buttons
Direct buttons This camera features buttons for setting functions directly. The direct buttons have different functions in shooting mode and in playback mode. Using the direct buttons in shooting mode q button (Playback mode) Switches to playback mode. m button (Shooting mode) Switches between the normal shooting mode (program auto) and the scene selection screen.
Page 13: Using The Direct Buttons In Playback Mode
Using the direct buttons in playback mode m button (Shooting mode) Switches to shooting mode. DISP./GUIDE button Select a menu item, and press this button to display an explanation of its function. During playback, press this button repeatedly to change the display in the following order.
Page 14: Menus
Menus Press Z in shooting mode or playback mode to display the menus on the monitor. Menus are used to select each camera setting. About the menus The menu items displayed in shooting mode and playback mode differ. Shortcut menus For setting menu items directly.
Page 15: Shortcut Menus
Shortcut menus (Shooting mode For still pictures MODE MENU OK HOLD RESET RESET HOLD (Playback mode For still pictures EDIT ALBUM MODE MENU CALENDAR OK HOLD ALBUM ENTRY ALBUM ENTRY HOLD In album playback mode For still pictures CLOSE ALBUM ALBUM MENU SEL.
Page 16: Mode Menu
Menus Mode menu (Shooting mode CAMERA For setting shooting-related functions. MEMORY/ For erasing all pictures or for formatting a card. Also saves internal CARD tab memory data to a card. SETUP tab For setting basic camera functions and settings that make the camera easier to use.
Page 17: Using The Menus
Using the menus Use the arrow pad and Z to set menu items. Follow the operation guide and arrows on the screen to select and change settings. Ex: Setting [m] Press the q button to enable playback mode. Press Z. •...
Page 18 Menus Press ON to select [m], and press Y. • Refer to the arrows on the screen to select and make settings with the arrow pad. • Unavailable settings cannot be selected. Press ON to select from [NORMAL], [FADER], [SLIDE], or [ZOOM], and press Z.
Page 19: Using The Guide Function
Using the GUIDE function This camera has a GUIDE function. Pressing the DISP./GUIDE button while a menu item is selected in shooting mode or playback mode automatically displays a menu guide explaining the menus. When a menu item is selected, hold down the DISP./GUIDE button.
Page 20: 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 21: 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 pressing the shutter button in shooting mode. But occasionally, you can’t focus on your subject, the subject is too dark, or the picture doesn’t come out the way you want.
Page 22: If The Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained
If the correct focus cannot be obtained When the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the frame and you cannot position the AF target mark on it, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below.
Page 23: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On
TIPS To focus on a subject not in the center of the frame g“Changing the focusing area (AF MODE)” (P. 51) Note • Press the shutter button gently. If it is pressed forcefully, the camera may move causing the picture to blur. •...
Page 24: 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 the number of storable still pictures/movie recording time, see the tables on P.
Page 25: Movie Record Modes
Image size The number of pixels (horizontal × vertical) used when saving an image. You can save your pictures at a large image size to get clearer prints. However, as the image size increases, the file size (data size) also increases, which decreases the number of pictures that can be saved.
Page 26: For Movies
Record mode For movies Record mode Image size 640 × 480 (15 frames/sec.) 320 × 240 (15 frames/sec.) 160 × 120 (15 frames/sec.) × 2816 2816 2112 2112 Number of storable still pictures TIPS • When a picture is transferred to a computer, the size of the picture on the computer screen varies depending on the computer’s monitor setting.
Page 27: Changing The Record Mode
Changing the record mode Top menu For still pictures, select from [SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] or [SQ2]. For movies, select from [SHQ 640 × 480], [HQ 320 × 240], and [SQ 160 × 120]. When [SQ1] or [SQ2] is selected, press Y to select the image size. Press Z.
Page 28: The Internal Memory And Memory Card
The internal memory and memory card Pictures taken are recorded in the internal memory. Pictures can also be recorded to an optional xD-Picture Card (“card”). The card can be used to record more pictures than is possible with the internal memory of the camera.
Page 29: The Card
Card (16 MB to 1GB) Note • This camera may not recognize a non-OLYMPUS card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a computer, etc.). Make sure to format the card on this camera before use. g“Formatting the memory card (FORMAT)”...
Page 30: Inserting And Removing The Card
The internal memory and memory card Inserting and removing the card Make sure the camera is turned off. • The monitor is off. • The lens is retracted. Open the battery compartment/ card cover. (Inserting the card Orient the card as shown, and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration.
Page 31: Removing The 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 32: Basic Shooting Functions
With a digital camera, you don’t need to learn how to make difficult settings. Your camera will adjust the settings for you! All you have to do...
Page 33: Selecting A Scene According To The Situation ( )
Selecting a scene according to the Selecting a scene according to the situation (Shooting button) situation (m) Press the m button to switch between the normal shooting mode (P: program auto) and the scene selection screen. (P (Program auto) Suitable for general situations. Simply press the shutter button, and the camera determines optimum conditions and takes the picture.
Page 34: Self Portrait
Selecting a scene according to the situation (m) N Indoor Suitable for taking pictures of people indoors. The atmosphere of the background is also vividly reproduced. Close-up pictures may be overexposed. W Candle* Suitable for capturing the atmosphere of a candle-lit scene. Warm colors are reproduced.
Page 35 Selecting a scene according to the situation (m) P Behind Glass Suitable for shooting a subject through glass. The flash cannot be used. d Documents Suitable for taking pictures of documents or time schedules. The contrast between the text and background is enhanced. The flash cannot be used.
Page 36 Selecting a scene according to the situation (m) H Under Water Macro Suitable for taking pictures under water in macro mode. Be sure to use the underwater housing. Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on, and press NY to lock the focus position.
Page 37: Take The Picture
Selecting a scene according to the situation (m) Press ON to select a scene, and press Z. Take the picture. • For shoot & select, hold down the shutter button. (When [SHOOT & SELECT1] or [SHOOT & SELECT2] is selected •...
Page 38: Zooming In On Your Subject
Zooming in on your subject Using the zoom 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 39: Using The Digital Zoom
Using the digital zoom Top menu [MODE MENU] • In n mode: Top menu Press T on the zoom button. Optical zoom × 2816 2816 2112 2112 The white area of the zoom indicator indicates the optical zoom. If the [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON], a red area is displayed on the zoom indicator.
Page 40: Using Macro/Super Macro Mode
Zooming in on your subject Using macro/super macro mode Set the camera to macro mode when taking pictures close (20 cm/7.9 in. to 50 cm/ 19.7 in.) to your subject. & This mode lets you shoot from as close as 20 cm/7.9 in. to your subject. This mode lets you shoot from as close as 7 cm/2.8 in.
Page 41: 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. 4.0 m (13.1 ft.) T (max.): Approx. 2.5 m (8.2 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 42: Flash Mode
Flash shooting Note • Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light situations when in the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent your pictures from being blurred by camera movement. Press Y# repeatedly to set the flash mode.
Page 43: Self-Timer Shooting
TIPS The # (flash charge) mark blinks. j Flash charging. Wait until the # mark turns off. Note • During panorama and super macro mode, the flash is not available. • The flash may not give you the optimum result in macro mode with the zoom set to wide-angle (W).
Page 44: Recording Movies
Recording movies This function allows you to record movies. Press the m button. • The scene selection screen is displayed. Press ON to select A, and press Z. Compose your picture. • The remaining recording time is displayed on the monitor. Press the shutter button fully to start recording.
Page 45: Additional Shooting Functions
4 Additional shooting functions Additional shooting functions Taking pictures like a pro... Adjust the brightness or white balance of the picture, change the focusing area depending on the subject, and make use of other useful functions to create professional-like pictures. At a party or family gathering...
Page 46: Changing Picture Brightness
Changing picture brightness In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps. When the exposure is changed, you can check the result on the monitor.
Page 47: Adjusting The Color Of A Picture
Adjusting the color of a picture 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.
Page 48: Changing The Area For Measuring The Brightness Of A Subject
Changing the area for measuring the Changing the area for measuring the brightness of a subject (ESP/Spot) brightness of a subject (ESP/ n ) When taking pictures against backlight, the face of the subject may appear darker. With spot metering, the picture can be taken based on the brightness at the center of the monitor without being affected by the light in the background.
Page 49: Sequential Shooting
Sequential shooting You can take a sequence of pictures at one time while holding down the shutter button. Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed. Focus, exposure and white balance are locked at the first frame. The sequential shooting speed varies depending on the record mode setting.
Page 50: Changing Iso Sensitivity (Iso)
Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO) The higher the ISO, the better the camera’s light sensitivity and ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, high sensitivity introduces noise into the resulting picture, which may give it a grainy appearance. AUTO Sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the conditions of the subject.
Page 51: Changing The Focusing Area (Af Mode)
Changing the focusing area (AF MODE) This function allows you to select how the camera focuses on your subject. iESP The camera determines which subject within the screen to focus on. Even when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is possible.
Page 52: 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 53 Panorama mode is only available with Olympus cards. • During panorama shooting, the flash, sequential shooting and high speed sequential shooting are not available. • The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The OLYMPUS Master software is necessary to connect the pictures. Panorama shooting...
Page 54: Changing The Monitor Display (Disp./Guide)
Changing the monitor display (DISP./GUIDE) This function displays histograms and lines that help you to compose your pictures. Press the DISP./GUIDE button repeatedly. • Press the DISP./GUIDE button to change the display in the following order. g“Direct buttons” (P. 12) Displays only basic information.
Page 55: Histogram
Histogram This displays the histogram. You can take pictures while checking the contrast of the subject, thereby enabling you to closely control the exposure. The histogram is not displayed. The histogram is always displayed. Top menu [MODE MENU] TIPS How to read the histogram 1 If the peak fills too much of this area, the image will appear mostly black.
Page 56: 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 57: Playing Back Still Pictures
Playing back still pictures The pictures on a card are played back if a card is inserted in the camera. Remove the card to play back pictures stored in the internal memory. • The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor (single-frame playback). •...
Page 58: Playing Back Pictures In A Calendar (Calendar)
Playing back still pictures Playing back pictures in a calendar (CALENDAR) This function allows you to display the pictures you have taken in a calendar format. When a still picture or movie is recorded, it is automatically registered to the calendar by the date of recording.
Page 59: 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 the movie that you want to play, then display the top menu. Top menu [MOVIE PLAY] •...
Page 60: Playing Back Albums
Pictures stored in the internal memory cannot be entered in albums. You can enter up to 200 pictures into each of the available 12 albums. Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software, you can enter pictures from a computer into an album on a card.
Page 61: Adding Pictures To An Album (Album Entry)
Adding pictures to an album (ALBUM ENTRY) You can enter pictures or movies in an album. Top menu [MODE MENU] Select the album entry method. SEL. IMAGE Selects one frame at a time for entry. SET CALENDAR Selects a date on the calendar display, and enters one picture from that date into the...
Page 62 Playing back albums (SET CALENDAR Press ONXY to select the date with pictures to enter in the album, and press Z. Select [YES], and press Z. (SET ALL Select [PHOTO], [MOVIE] or [0], and press Z. Select [YES], and press Z. Note •...
Page 63: Viewing Pictures In Albums (Sel. Album)
Viewing pictures in albums (SEL. ALBUM) Top menu [ALBUM] Press Z. • The top menu of the album playback mode is displayed. Select [SEL. ALBUM]. Press XY to select an album to view, and press Z. • The title image for each album is displayed.
Page 64: Selecting An Album Cover (Select Title Image)
Playing back albums Selecting an album cover (SELECT TITLE IMAGE) You can change the title image (first frame in album) displayed on the [SEL. ALBUM] screen. Select the album to change, then display the top menu. Top menu [ALBUM MENU] Press XY to select the picture for the title image, and press Z.
Page 65 (SEL. IMAGE Press ONXY to select the pictures to undo, and press Z. • is displayed on the selected picture. • Press Z again to cancel the selection. • Repeat Step 2 to undo multiple pictures. • Press T on the zoom button to display a picture using single-frame playback.
Page 66: Erasing Pictures From Albums
Playing back albums Erasing pictures from albums You can erase pictures entered in an album. Unlike undoing album pictures, this erases the picture from the card. Display and erase a picture from an album. Note • You cannot erase protected pictures. Cancel protection before erasing such pictures.
Page 67: Slideshow
Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the internal memory or the card one after another. You can select from 4 different transition effects. Only the first frame of each movie is displayed. NORMAL The pictures are played back one at a time. FADER The next picture gradually fades in.
Page 68: Editing Still Pictures ( /Redeye Fix/Black & White/Sepia)
Editing still pictures ( Editing still pictures (Resizing/REDEYE FIX/BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA) BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA) This function lets you edit still pictures saved on a card and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. Changes the image size to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 and saves the picture as a new file.
Page 69 Editing still pictures (Q/REDEYE FIX/BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA) (When [REDEYE FIX], [BLACK & WHITE] or [SEPIA] is selected Select [NEW FILE], and press Z. • The [BUSY] bar is displayed and after the image is saved, the camera returns to the playback mode. Note •...
Page 70: Creating Composite Pictures
Creating composite pictures This function lets you add frames, titles or a calendar to still pictures stored on a card and save them as new pictures. The following picture composite operations are possible. FRAME Adds a selected frame to a picture and saves it as a new picture. TITLE Adds a selected title to a picture and saves it as a new picture.
Page 71: Title
Select [OK], and press Z. • The [BUSY] bar is displayed and after the image is saved, the camera returns to the playback mode. Title Top menu [EDIT] [TITLE] Select [NEW FILE], and press Z. Press XY to select a picture, and press Z.
Page 72: Calendar
Creating composite pictures Press ONXY to select the color of the title, and press Z. Select [OK], and press Z. • The [BUSY] bar is displayed and after the image is saved, the camera returns to the playback mode. Calendar Top menu [EDIT] Select [NEW FILE], and press Z.
Page 73 Card with insufficient space, movies, computer-edited pictures, pictures taken with another camera, or pictures in the internal memory. TIPS • You can change frames and titles using OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to the “Help” guide and the OLYMPUS Master reference manual. Creating composite pictures CALENDAR 2005 .
Page 74: Adjusting Pictures (Brightness/Saturation)
Adjusting pictures (BRIGHTNESS/ SATURATION) This function lets you adjust still pictures saved on a card and store them as new pictures. The following adjustment operations are possible. BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness of a picture and saves the picture as a new file.
Page 75: Making An Index Picture From A Movie (Index)
Making an index picture from a movie (INDEX) This function extracts 9 frames from a movie on the card and displays them on 1 screen as an index, which is stored on the card as a still picture. Select a movie that you want to edit and display the top menu. Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [NEW FILE], and press Z.
Page 76: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv
Playing back pictures on a TV Use the provided video cable to play back recorded images on your TV. You can play back both still pictures and movies on your TV. Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the multi-connector on the camera to the video input terminal on the TV using the provided video cable.
Page 77: Video Output
Video output You can select [NTSC] or [PAL] according to your TV’s video signal type. Use this setting when playing back pictures on a TV in a foreign country. Select the [VIDEO OUT] signal before connecting the video cable. If you select the wrong video signal type, you will not be able to play back the recorded pictures properly on the TV.
Page 78: 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. Select the picture you want to protect and display the top menu. Top menu [MODE MENU] •...
Page 79: Erasing Pictures
Note • If there is not enough space left on the card, [CARD FULL] is displayed and backup is canceled. • When the f mark is blinking, pictures cannot be backed up because of insufficient battery power. • If the battery power runs out while the camera is backing up the data, the image data may be lost or damaged.
Page 80: All-Frame Erase
Erasing pictures All-frame erase Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [YES], and press Z. • All the pictures are erased. [MEMORY (CARD)] [ALL ERASE] g“Using the menus” (P. 17) CAUTION ERASING ALL SELECT ALL ERASE...
Page 81: Formatting The Memory Card (Format)
This function lets you format the card. Formatting prepares the card to receive data. • Before using non-OLYMPUS cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you must format them with this camera. All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted.
Page 82: 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 customize the startup screen with your own picture, and customize various other settings.
Page 83: 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 (other than [SETUP] tab in mode menu) to the factory default settings, use the reset function. Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [YES], and press Z.
Page 84: Selecting A Display Language
Select a language, and press Z. TIPS To increase the number of languages j You can add other languages to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to the help in the OLYMPUS Master software. Changing the startup screen (PW ON SETUP) You can select the picture that is displayed when the camera is turned on.
Page 85: Registering The Startup Screen (Screen Setup)
Select [OFF], [1] or [2], and press No picture is displayed. A picture is displayed. The picture registered with [SCREEN SETUP] is displayed. If there is no registered picture, nothing is displayed. Press Z. Registering the startup screen (SCREEN SETUP) You can select the picture that is displayed when the power is turned on.
Page 86: Viewing Pictures Immediately (Rec View)
Viewing pictures immediately (REC VIEW) You can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor. The picture being recorded is displayed. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway during Rec View lets you resume shooting immediately.
Page 87: Adjusting The Image Processing Function (Pixel Mapping)
Adjusting the image processing function (PIXEL MAPPING) Top menu [MODE MENU] Note • When the File No. reaches 9999, the file number returns to 0001 and the folder number changes. • When both the folder number and file number reach their respective maximum number (999/9999), the number of storable pictures becomes 0 even if the card is not full.
Page 88: Adjusting The Monitor Brightness
Adjusting the monitor brightness This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor to make it easier to see the image. Top menu [MODE MENU] • For album playback mode: Top menu Adjust the brightness while looking in the monitor, and when you have set the desired level, press Z.
Page 89: Setting The Date And Time In Another Time Zone
Setting the date and time in another time zone (DUAL TIME SETUP) Press ON to set the year, and press Y to move to the month setting. • To move back to the previous setting, press X. • The first two digits of the year are fixed. Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set.
Page 90 Setting the date and time in another time zone (DUAL TIME SETUP) (Setting dual time Select [ON], and press Y. Press ON to set the year, and press Y to move to the month setting. • To move back to the previous setting, press X.
Page 91: 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 92: 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 93: Printing Pictures (Easy Print)
Printing pictures (EASY PRINT) [EASY PRINT] can be used to print out the picture displayed on the monitor. Display the picture you want to print out on the monitor. Connect one end of the provided USB cable into the camera’s multi-connector and the other end into the printer’s USB connector.
Page 94 Direct printing (PictBridge) Remove the USB cable from the camera. Remove the USB cable from the printer. TIPS • You can use [EASY PRINT] even when the camera is turned off or in shooting mode. With the camera turned off or in shooting mode, connect the USB cable. The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.
Page 95: Printing Pictures (Custom Print)
Printing pictures (CUSTOM PRINT) Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Try printing one picture with the most basic printing method of [CUSTOM PRINT]. The selected picture is printed using the standard settings of your printer. The date and file name are not printed.
Page 96 Direct printing (PictBridge) Select [PRINT], and press Z. • The [PRINTPAPER] screen is displayed. • When the [PRINTPAPER] screen is not displayed, go to Step 5. Press Z without changing the [SIZE] or [BORDERLESS] settings. Press XY to select a picture, and press O.
Page 97 (To cancel printing Pressing Z during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to continue or cancel printing. To cancel printing, select [CANCEL] and press Z. In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, press X. • A message is displayed. Remove the USB cable from the camera.
Page 98: Other Print Modes And Print Settings
Direct printing (PictBridge) Other print modes and print settings In addition to the basic printing method, there are also several other printing modes. The paper size and borderless settings can be set in the same print mode. If the following screen is displayed, perform the operations according to the operation guide.
Page 99: Selecting The Picture To Print
Setting the print paper Select the paper size and border on the [PRINTPAPER] screen. SIZE Choose from the available paper sizes on your printer. BORDERLESS Select framed or unframed. In [MULTI PRINT] mode, you cannot select the frame. OFF ( The picture is printed inside a blank frame.
Page 100 Direct printing (PictBridge) Setting the number of prints and data to be printed [MORE] <× Sets the number of prints. You can select up to 10 prints. DATE ( If you select [WITH], pictures are printed with the date. FILE NAME ( ) If you select [WITH], pictures are printed with the file name.
Page 101: If An Error Message Is Displayed
If an error message is displayed If an error message 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 The camera is not connected to the printer NO CONNECTION correctly.
Page 102: 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 and 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 103 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 number of pixels does not change. This means that when you print an image with a higher dpi value, the size of the printed picture will be smaller.
Page 104: Single-Frame Reservation
Print settings (DPOF) Single-frame reservation How to make a single-frame reservation for a selected picture is shown below. Follow the operation guide to adjust settings. For album playback mode, select the album that you want to make the print reservations for, and display the top menu. Top menu [MODE MENU] •...
Page 105: All-Frame Reservation
Select [SET], and press Z. All-frame reservation Reserves all the pictures stored on the card. The number of prints is set at one print per picture. You can set to print the shooting date and time. For album playback mode, print reservations are made for all pictures in the album. Select the album that you want to make the print reservations for, and display the top menu.
Page 106: Resetting Print Reservation Data
Print settings (DPOF) Resetting print reservation data This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures. You can reset all the print reservation data or just for selected pictures. Top menu [MODE MENU] • For album playback mode: Top menu (To reset the print reservation data for all the pictures Select [<] or [U], and press Z.
Page 107: 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 organize them by date or category, or attach...
Page 108: Flow
If the data cannot be downloaded from the camera using the USB cable jImage 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 109: 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 110: 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 111 • 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 112 “Yes”. • 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 113 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 114: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
The camera is recognized as a “Removable Disk”. • Macintosh 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.
Page 115: 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 116 “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 117: Displaying Camera Images On A Computer
Note • The card access lamp blinks while downloading images. Do not do any of the following while the lamp is blinking. • Open the battery compartment/card cover. • Connect or disconnect the AC adapter. on the OLYMPUS Master main...
Page 118: 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 has stopped blinking. Make the following preparations for disconnecting the USB cable.
Page 119: Viewing Still Pictures And Movies
• View mode is enabled 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 120: 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 at the 4 5 6 7 8...
Page 121 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 122: 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 123: Appendix
9 Appendix Appendix This chapter contains useful information from OLYMPUS. • When you get an error message while using the camera... • When you press the o n button but nothing happens... • When you want to know how to safely store your camera...
Page 124: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Error messages 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 memory and cannot MEMORY FULL store any new data. The card has no available memory and cannot store any new CARD FULL...
Page 125 Monitor indication Possible cause When the camera is used for the first time or the battery has been removed for a long time, Y/M/D the date and time are on the factory default setting. This card cannot be CARD SETUP used in this camera.
Page 126: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Preparatory operations Possible cause The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. The battery power is exhausted. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold. The camera is in the sleep mode.
Page 127 Possible cause Corrective action The monitor is hard to see. There is condensation Turn the camera off. Before turning it on inside the camera. again, wait until the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature and dries out. The brightness of the Use [s] to adjust the brightness.
Page 128 Troubleshooting Possible cause The flash does not fire. The flash is set to [$]. The subject is illuminated. The camera is recording a movie. Super macro mode is set. Panorama mode is set. The battery run time is brief. You are using the camera in a cold environment.
Page 129 (Playback of recorded images Possible cause Corrective action The pictures in the internal memory cannot be played back. The card is inserted in When a card is inserted, only pictures on the the camera. card can be played back. Remove the card. The picture is out of focus.
Page 130 Troubleshooting Possible cause The picture is too dark. The flash was blocked by your finger. The subject was out of the working range of the flash. The flash was set to [$]. Select a flash mode other than [$]. The subject was too small and was backlit.
Page 131 Frames, titles, or calendars stored in the camera are not displayed. There is a problem with Add frames, titles, and calendars to the the internal memory and camera using OLYMPUS Master software. it has been formatted. Troubleshooting Ref. page P.
Page 132 Remove the USB cable, and start again from Step 1 of “Printing pictures”. Refer to the instruction manual for your printer. Or, contact your printer manufacturer. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera, and connect it again. Install OLYMPUS Master. Ref. page P. 93, – P. 114...
Page 133: 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.
Page 134: Battery And Charger
Battery and charger ( This camera uses one Olympus LI-12B lithium ion battery. No other type of batteries can be used. ( Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used. ( During the conditions described below, power is consumed continuously and the battery becomes exhausted quickly.
Page 135: Ac Adapter (Optional)
An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer. Use the Olympus AC adapter to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Do not use any other AC adapter with this camera.
Page 136: Safety Precautions
• Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera’s manual. Battery Handling Precautions • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. For safe and proper use, read the battery’s instruction manual carefully before using it.
Page 137 • 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 138 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 139 - 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 140: 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 141: Noise Reduction
Glossary of terms A method for indicating film speed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) (ex. “ISO100”). Higher ISO values indicate greater sensitivity to light, so images can be exposed even in low-light conditions. JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for still images.
Page 142: Miscellaneous
10 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous This chapter contains all the camera functions described in Chapters 1 to 8. Refer here for lists of the top menus and mode menus. The index helps you find the pages containing a function or item that you are looking for. For effective use of the manual, reference page numbers are listed in the menu lists.
Page 143: Menu List
Menu list Shooting mode menus (other than n) Top menu MODE MENU CAMERA ESP/n MEMORY (CARD) SETUP *1 Displayed only when a card is inserted. *2 Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Item Settings ESP, n o, j, i DRIVE...
Page 144 Menu list Shooting mode menus (A) Top menu MODE MENU DIGITAL ZOOM *1 Displayed only when a card is inserted. *2 Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Item CAMERA ESP/n MEMORY ALL ERASE (CARD) FORMAT BACKUP SETUP...
Page 145 Playback mode menus (still pictures) Top menu MODE MENU PLAY EDIT MEMORY (CARD) SETUP Item Settings OFF, ON +90°, 0°, -90° NORMAL, FADER, SLIDE, ZOOM < <, U ALBUM ENTRY SEL. IMAGE, SET CALENDAR, SET ALL, CANCEL 640 × 480, 320 × 240, CANCEL REDEYE FIX NEW FILE, CANCEL...
Page 146 Menu list Playback mode menus (still pictures) Top menu EDIT ALBUM CALENDAR *1 Displayed only when a card is inserted. *2 Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. *3 This is the same as the [MODE MENU] Item [EDIT] menu.
Page 147 Playback mode menus (n) Top menu MODE MENU PLAY EDIT MEMORY (CARD) SETUP MOVIE PLAY ALBUM CALENDAR *1 Displayed only when a card is inserted. *2 Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Item Settings OFF, ON ALBUM ENTRY SEL.
Page 148 Menu list Playback mode menus (album playback mode) Top menu ALBUM MENU , MOVIE PLAY CLOSE ALBUM SEL. ALBUM *1 Not displayed for movies. *2 Not displayed for still pictures. Item SELECT TITLE IMAGE UNDO ENTRY < VIDEO OUT Ref. Settings Page OFF, ON...
Page 149: List Of Factory Default Settings
List of factory default settings The functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory. Shooting modes Information display (DISP./GUIDE) Optical zoom &, % Flash ESP/n DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE REC VIEW FILE NAME FRAME ASSIST Playback mode Information display (DISP./GUIDE) Wide...
Page 150 List of factory default settings Others PW ON SETUP DUAL TIME SETUP VIDEO OUT * Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold. ±0 Y-M-D 2005.01.01 00:00 NTSC or PAL*...
Page 151: Functions Available In Shooting Modes And Scenes
Functions available in shooting modes and scenes Some functions cannot be set in certain shooting modes and scenes. For more details, refer to the table below. Mode Function Flash & Optical zoom ESP/n DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE PANORAMA Format BACKUP PW ON SETUP REC VIEW...
Page 152 Functions available in shooting modes and scenes Mode Function Flash & Optical zoom ESP/n DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE PANORAMA Format BACKUP PW ON SETUP REC VIEW FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING DUAL TIME SETUP VIDEO OUT FRAME ASSIST — — —...
Page 153 Mode Function Flash — & Optical zoom ESP/n DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM — AF MODE PANORAMA Format BACKUP PW ON SETUP REC VIEW FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING DUAL TIME SETUP VIDEO OUT FRAME ASSIST *1 Locked on wide angle (W) when using R, l. *2 When using N, W, c, e or h, only record modes [1600 ×...
Page 154: Index
Index button (OK/MENU) ..12, 13, 14 button (playback mode) ...10, 11, 12 button (shooting mode) ...9, 11, 12, 13 button (erase) ...13, 66, 79 button (print) ...13, 93 button (macro mode) ...12, 40 button (exposure compensation)...12, 46 button (flash mode)...12, 41 button (self-timer)...12, 43 AC adapter...135 AF MODE...51...
Page 155 Noise reduction ... 36, 141 NORMAL... 67 NTSC ... 77, 141 Number of prints... 102 Number of storable still pictures ... 25 OLYMPUS Master... 109 Optical zoom ... 38 PAL ... 77, 141 PANORAMA... 52 PC ... 114 PictBridge ... 92, 141 Picture rotation PIXEL MAPPING ...
Page 156 Index Protect ...78 PW ON SETUP...84 REC VIEW ...86 Record mode REDEYE FIX...68 Red-eye reduction flash REDUCING BLUR Remaining recording time ...25 RESET ...83 Resizing ...68 SATURATION...74 SCENE...33 SCREEN SETUP ...85 SEL. ALBUM...63 SEL. IMAGE...61, 64 SELECT TITLE IMAGE...64 Selecting a language SELF PORTRAIT Self-timer ...12, 43...
Page 157 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...

Olympus Stylus 600 Advanced Manual

1 Basic Operation

2 Tips before You Start Taking Pictures

3 Basic Shooting Functions

4 Additional Shooting Functions

5 Playback

6 Settings

7 Printing Pictures

8 Connecting the Camera to a Computer

9 Appendix

10 Miscellaneous

Quick Links

DIGITAL CAMERA

Troubleshooting

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