Page 1: Quickstart Guide
Manual on the CD-ROM. PREPARING THE CAMERA FOR USE Inserting the xD-Picture Card Before you begin using your Olympus Digital camera… The xD-Picture Card is where the camera stores your pictures and Battery compartment is available in a variety of memory capacities. The pictures you take...
Page 2: Taking Pictures
• Still Picture Editing: Edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. Your Olympus Digital Camera comes bundled with a suite of software and documentation. • Movie Recording: Yes, this Digital camera records movies! (Movies cannot be recorded with sound.) The CD includes: •...
Page 3: English
DIGITAL CAMERA APPAREIL PHOTO NUMÉRIQUE DIGITALKAMERA CÁMARA DIGITAL C-740 Ultra Zoom BASIC MANUAL ENGLISH MANUEL DE BASE EINFACHE ANLEITUNG FRANÇAIS MANUAL BÁSICO DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS/TABLE DES MATIÉRES/INHALT/CONTENIDO ENGLISH ........2 FRANÇAIS.
Page 5 Software Installation Guide included in the CD-ROM package. For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-740 Ultra Zoom Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A.
Page 6 GETTING STARTED NAMES OF PARTS Zoom lever (W/T•GU) Shutter button Mode dial Self-timer lamp Flash Strap eyelet Lens Video OUT jack USB connector DC-IN jack Connector cover 4 En...
Page 7 Viewfinder Diopter adjustment dial Self-timer button (Y) Erase button (S) Macro/Spot button (() Print button (<) Flash lever Flash mode button (#) Protect button (0) AEL/Custom button (x) Rotation button (y) Card cover Card access lamp Arrow pad (acbd) OK/Menu button (e) Monitor button (QUICK VIEW f) Power switch Monitor...
Page 8 VIEWFINDER AND MONITOR INDICATIONS Shooting mode F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 1600 1200 1600 1200 Still picture Movie Item Indications P, A, S, M, N, o, m, J, L, K, I, s 1 Shooting modes 2 Shutter speed 16 – 1/1000 3 Aperture value F2.8 –...
Page 9 Item Indications 13 Self-timer 14 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 15 Resolution 2048 × 1536, 1280 × 960, 640 × 480, 320 × 240 etc. 16 AF target mark 17 Number of storable still pictures Seconds remaining 36" 18 AE lock AE memory 19 Spot metering...
Page 10 Playback mode 1600 1600 1200 1200 Still picture Movie Item Indications 1 Battery check e, f < × 10 2 Print reservation, Number of prints Movie 3 Protect 4 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 5 Resolution 2048 × 1536, 1280 × 960, 640 ×...
Page 11 Memory gauge The memory gauge lights up when you take a still Battery check indication picture. While the gauge is lit, the camera is F2.8 F2.8 storing the picture on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status.
Page 12: Attaching The Strap And Lens Cap
ATTACHING THE STRAP AND LENS CAP Pass the lens cap string through the hole in the lens cap. Fasten the strap to the strap strap eyelet eyelet as shown in the diagram. Adjust the strap to the desired length. Pull the strap through the stopper (A) and make sure it is fastened securely Attach the strap to the other eyelet in the...
Page 13 Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of A, then lift in the direction of B. • Use the ball of your finger to slide the cover. Do not use your fingernail as this could result in injury. Insert the batteries, making sure that they are correctly oriented as shown in the illustration.
Page 14 INSERTING A CARD “Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures. Make sure the camera is turned off. • The monitor is off. • The viewfinder is off. • The lens is not extended. Open the card cover.
Page 15 Removing the card Push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly. • The card is ejected a short way and then stops. Hold the card straight and pull it out. Note Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.
Page 16: Selecting A Language W
To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. • To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation after about 3 minutes of non- Note operation. The camera activates again as soon as you operate the shutter button or zoom lever.
Page 17 Press ac 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/Month/Year). Then press d. • Move to the year setting. • The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.
Page 18: Menu Functions
MENU FUNCTIONS USING THE MENUS AND TABS When you turn on the camera and press e, the top menu is displayed on the monitor (or viewfinder). The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This chapter explains how the menus work, using the P mode screens. The top menu is displayed.
Page 19 Shortcut menus Shooting mode DRIVE Selects a shooting mode from o (single-frame shooting), j (sequential shooting), i (high speed sequential shooting), k (AF sequential shooting) and BKT (auto bracketing). DIGITAL ZOOM Extends the maximum optical zoom, making possible up to approx. 30x zoom. Sets the image quality and resolution.
Page 20 INFO Displays all the shooting information on the monitor. Displays a histogram showing the luminance distribution of still pictures. Mode menus The MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press ac to select a tab and display the associated menu items. These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details on the functions described here, refer to the “Reference Manual”...
Page 21 Selects the auto focus method (iESP or SPOT). Allows pictures to be taken as close as 3 cm/1.2" from the subject. Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus PANORAMA CAMEDIA-brand cards. Combines two still pictures taken in succession and 2 IN 1 stores them as a single picture.
Page 22 CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the image. Adjusts the level of color depth without changing the SATURATION tint. CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats a card. SETUP tab Selects whether to keep the current camera settings ALL RESET when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display.
Page 23 Playback mode EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab ∗1 EDIT tab Makes the file size smaller and saves it as a new file. Crops part of a picture and saves it as a new file. ∗1 The EDIT tab is not displayed during movie playback. CARD tab Erases all image data stored on the card or format CARD SETUP...
Page 24: Shooting Basics
SHOOTING BASICS Mode dial The shooting modes include modes where the optimal settings for the situation are automatically selected, and modes where you can select the settings best suited to the shooting conditions and the effect you wish to achieve. You can change the shooting mode before and after turning the camera on.
Page 25 k Landscape+Portrait shooting 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 26 p Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual shooting When the mode dial is set to p, the following items can be set with the menus. A Aperture priority shooting Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. Press a to increase the aperture value (f number).
Page 27 TAKING STILL PICTURES You can take still pictures using either the viewfinder or the monitor. Both methods are easy as all you have to do is to press the shutter button. Set the mode dial to h i j k l m o r p P and press the power switch.
Page 28 IF CORRECT FOCUS CANNOT BE OBTAINED (FOCUS LOCK) When the subject cannot be focused on, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below. Position the AF target mark on the F2.8 F2.8 subject you want to focus on.
Page 29 Press the shutter button fully to start recording. • The card access lamp blinks while the movie is stored on the card. • During movie recording, N lights red. Press the shutter button again to stop recording. • When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops automatically.
Page 30: Using The Flash
USING THE FLASH Push the flash lever up. • The flash pops up. Set the flash mode by repeatedly pressing #. • The flash mode changes in the sequence shown below (when all modes are available). ! (Red-eye No indication (Auto-flash) reduction flash) #Slow (Slow...
Page 31 1st curtain with red-eye reduction !# !#SLOW1: Adjusts the flash for slow shutter speeds, and minimizes red-eye. USING THE SELF-TIMER This function is useful for taking pictures with yourself included in the photograph. Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, flat surface.
Page 32: En Advanced Shooting
ADVANCED SHOOTING SEQUENTIAL SHOOTING There are 4 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting, AF sequential shooting and auto bracketing. Sequential shooting modes can be selected from the DRIVE mode menu. Sequential shooting cannot be performed when the record mode is set to TIFF.
Page 33: Macro Mode Shooting
AE LOCK This function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when there is excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings. MACRO MODE SHOOTING Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (W: 7 cm/2.8" to 60 cm/2.0 ft., T: 1.2 m/3.9 ft.
Page 34: Playback
PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK STILL PICTURES Set the mode dial to q q and press the power switch. • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. Jumps to the picture 10 frames back. Displays the previous Displays the next picture.
Page 35: Index Display
Pull the zoom lever toward T. • Each time you pull the zoom lever, the picture is enlarged gradually. • To return the picture to the original size (1x), push the zoom lever toward W. Index display This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor. It is useful for quickly finding the picture you want to view.
Page 36: Protecting Pictures
When FRAME BY FRAME is selected a : Displays the first frame of the movie. c : Displays the last frame of the movie. : Displays the next frame. The movie can be played continuously by holding the button down. : Displays the previous frame.
Page 37 FORMATTING (CARD SETUP) This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format them with this camera. • All existing data, including protected data, is erased when the card is formatted.
Page 38: Playback On A Tv
PLAYBACK ON A TV Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the Video OUT jack on the camera to the Video input terminal on the TV using the video cable.
Page 39: Print Settings
PRINT SETTINGS By specifying the desired number of prints of each picture on the card and whether or not the date and time are to be printed, you can print out the desired pictures according to the print reservation data with a DPOF- compatible printer or at a DPOF photo lab.
Page 40: Downloading Pictures To A Computer
DOWNLOADING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER By connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable, images on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS’s (operating systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the first time.
Page 41 *Certain card readers may not • Windows XP be compatible with Mac OS X. • Mac OS 9/X Check the Olympus website for the most up-to-date compatibility information. Does your computer have a built-in PC card slot? Use the optional PC card adapter.
Page 42: Error Codes
ERROR CODES Monitor Possible cause Corrective action indication The card is not inserted, Insert a card or insert a different card. or it cannot be Wipe the gold contacts with a NO CARD recognized. commercially available cleaning paper and insert the card again. If the problem persists, format the card.
Page 43: Specifications
: 1/2.5" CCD solid-state image pickup, 3,340,000 device pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus lens 6.3 mm to 63 mm, f2.8 to f3.7, 11 elements in 7 groups (equivalent to 38 mm to 380 mm lens on a 35 mm camera)
Page 44 Auto focus : TTL system autofocus Contrast detection system Outer connector : DC-IN jack, USB connector (mini-B), Video OUT jack Automatic calendar : Up to 2099 system Operating environment Temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation) -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage) Humidity : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage) Power supply...
Page 45 MEMO En 43...
Page 46 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://olympus.com/digital/ OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel. +49 (0) 40-23 77 30/+49 (0) 40-23 77 33...
Page 47: Digital Camera
DIGITAL CAMERA C-740 Ultra Zoom REFERENCE 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 48 For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-740 Ultra Zoom Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A.
Page 49: Basic Photography
Contents Names of parts P.10 Getting started P.17 Introduction of the camera’s functions Using the menus P.32 Basic Photography Shooting basics P.42 Flash P.55 Advanced Photography To get that particular shot Advanced shooting P.63 using various effects or for fine-tuning the settings. Adjusting the image quality P.91 and exposure...
Page 50: Getting Started
Contents Contents ......... . 4 Names of parts .
Page 51 Contents If correct focus cannot be obtained ..... 49 Using the Focus Lock function ..... 49 Subjects that are difficult to focus on .
Page 52 Contents Sequential shooting ... 83 Sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting ......83 Auto bracketing .
Page 53 Contents Slideshow ........113 Viewing movies .
Page 54 Contents Measurement units ......150 VIDEO OUT - Video output selection ....151 9 Print setting How to print pictures .
Page 56: Names Of Parts
Names of parts Camera Zoom lever (W/T•GU) g P.53, 110, 111 Shutter button g P.46 Mode dial g P.42 Self-timer lamp g P.82 Flash g P.55 Strap eyelet g P.17 Lens Video OUT jack P.120 USB connector DC-IN jack g P.20 Connector cover g P.20, 120...
Page 57 Names of parts Viewfinder g P.12, 30, 46 Diopter adjustment dial g P.30 Self-timer button (Y) g P.82 Erase button (S) g P.126 Macro/Spot button (() g P.75, 80 Print button (<) g P.154 Flash lever g P.55 Flash mode button (#) g P.55 Protect button (0) g P.125...
Page 58: Viewfinder And Monitor Indications
Names of parts Viewfinder and monitor indications INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the Information display set to ON are shown below. g“Information display” (P.141) Shooting modes F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 1600 1200 1600 1200...
Page 59 Names of parts Item Indications Ref. Page !, #, $, #SLOW1, 10 Flash mode P.55 H SLOW1, #SLOW2 w -2.0 – +2.0 11 Flash intensity control P.62 o, j, i, k, BKT 12 Drive P.83 13 Self-timer P.82 14 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.91 15 Resolution...
Page 60 Names of parts Playback mode 1600 1600 1200 1200 Still picture Movie Item Indications Ref. Page e, f 1 Battery check P.15 < × 10 2 Print reservation, P.154 Number of prints P.114 Movie 3 Protect P.125 4 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.91 5 Resolution...
Page 61 Names of parts • The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and displayed from the index display are different from Note those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie playback function. Memory gauge Battery check The memory gauge lights up when you take a still...
Page 62: How To Use This Manual
How to use this manual Set the mode dial to any of the marks shown here. Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details on operating procedures, see “How to use the menus” (P.33). This represents the arrow pad. Only arrows applicable to the operation are shown.
Page 63: Getting Started
Note • Attach the strap correctly as shown above so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.
Page 64: Loading The Batteries
Loading the batteries This camera uses two CR-V3 lithium battery packs or four AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. Important • CR-V3 lithium batteries cannot be recharged. • Do not peel off the label from a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. •...
Page 65 Loading the batteries Close the battery compartment cover, then press it down C and slide it in the direction shown D. • Press the center of the cover, as it may be difficult to close properly by pressing the edge. •...
Page 66: Selecting Optional Batteries Or An Ac Adapter
AC adapter An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads. An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use the specified AC adapter.
Page 67 Loading the batteries • If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC, the image data may be lost or damaged. You are recommended to Note use the AC adapter when transferring images to a PC. Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is communicating with the PC.
Page 68: Inserting A Card
Compatible cards • xD-Picture Card (16 – 256 MB) • This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a PC, etc.). Before use, Note be sure to format the card on this camera. g“CARD SETUP - Formatting Cards”...
Page 69: Removing The Card
Inserting a card Insert the card in the appropriate direction. • Insert the card while keeping it straight. • The card will stop with a click when it is inserted all the way to the end. • Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the card to jam.
Page 70: Power On/Off
Power on/off Press the tabs on the lens cap as indicated by the arrows and remove the lens cap. Press the power switch. Mode dial • The power turns on and the lens extends when the mode dial is set to any mode other than q.
Page 71: Startup/Shutdown Screen
Power on/off Startup/Shutdown screen You can register a picture that will be displayed on the monitor when turning the camera on or off. (P.146) Startup/Shutdown screen (Factory default setting) If the card is not recognized (card check) When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If there is no card in the camera or a card that is not supported by this camera is inserted, the following screen is displayed.
Page 72: Selecting A Language
Selecting a language You can select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations. Available language vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Set the mode dial to P and press Power switch Mode dial the power switch to turn the...
Page 73 Selecting a language Press ac to select W, then press d. ALL RESEt ENGLISH ENGLISH ON / SEtUP REC VIEW 3 MIN 3 MIN SLEEP Press ac to select a language, then press e. ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUtSCH ESPAÑOL SELECt Press e again to exit the menu. Power switch To turn the camera off, press the power switch.
Page 74: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time Set the mode dial to P and press Power switch Mode dial the power switch to turn the camera on. Arrow pad OK button Press e. • The top menu is displayed. DRIVE Press d on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU MODE MENU.
Page 75 Setting the date and time 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/Month/Year). Then press d. • Move to the year setting. SELECt • The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.
Page 76: Adjusting The Viewfinder
Adjusting the viewfinder To make the camera easier to use, adjust the viewfinder to match the eyesight (visual acuity) of the person using the camera. Set the mode dial to h and Power switch Mode dial press the power switch. •...
Page 77: Holding The Camera
Holding the camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When taking pictures in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash is higher than the lens. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.
Page 78: Using The Menus
2 Using the menus About the menus When you turn on the camera and press e, the top menu is displayed on the monitor (or viewfinder). The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This chapter explains how the menus work, using the P mode screens. The top menu is displayed.
Page 79: How To Use The Menus
How to use the menus Press e to display the top Press ac to select menu. Press d. a tab, then press d. Top menu CAMERA tab DRIVE DRIVE MODE MENU A/S/M SLOW1 SLOW1 SLOW Press b to return to the PICTURE tab tab selection screen.
Page 80 How to use the menus Press ac to select an Press acto select a item, then press d. setting. Press e to complete setting. Press e again to exit the menu DRIVE and return to shooting status. A/S/M SLOW SLOW1 SLOW1 DRIVE DRIVE...
Page 81: Shortcut Menus
Shortcut menus Shooting modes h mode i j k l m n mode o r p P modes DRIVE DRIVE DIGItAL ZOOM CARD SEtUP MODE MENU MODE MENU (Factory default setting) DRIVE Selects a shooting mode from o (single-frame shooting), j (sequential shooting), i (high speed sequential shooting), P.83 k (AF sequential shooting) and BKT (auto bracketing).
Page 82 Shortcut menus Playback mode Still picture Movie MOVIE PLAY INFO MODE MENU INFO MODE MENU Runs through all saved pictures one after another. P.113 MOVIE PLAY MOVIE Plays back movies. P.114 PLAYBACK Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 INDEX P.116 frames.
Page 83: Mode Menus
Mode Menus The MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press ac to select a tab and display the associated menu items. Shooting modes DRIVE CAMERA tab PICTURE tab A/S/M CARD tab SLOW1 SLOW1 SLOW SETUP tab CAMERA tab Selects a shooting mode from o (single-frame shooting), j (sequential shooting), i (high speed sequential DRIVE...
Page 84 Allows pictures to be taken as close as 3 P.81 cm/1.2" from the subject. Allows panorama pictures to be taken PANORAMA P.86 with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. Combines two still pictures taken in 2 IN 1 succession and stores them as a single P.88 picture.
Page 85 Mode Menus CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats a card. P.139 SETUP tab Selects whether to keep the current ALL RESET camera settings when you turn off the P.128 power. Selects a language for on-screen display. P.26 Sets the picture displayed on the monitor PW ON/OFF SETUP P.146 when the power is turned on and off.
Page 86 Mode Menus Playback mode EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab ∗1 EDIT tab Makes the file size smaller and saves it P.122 as a new file. Crops part of a picture and saves it as a P.123 new file. ∗1 The EDIT tab is not displayed during movie playback.
Page 87 Mode Menus Selects the number of frames in the P.112 index display. Turns the beep sound used for button P.145 operations and warnings on and off.
Page 88: Shooting Basics
3 Shooting basics Shooting modes The shooting modes include modes where the optimal settings for the situation are automatically selected, and modes where you can select the settings best suited to the shooting conditions and the effect you wish to achieve.
Page 89 Shooting modes you to capture facial expressions and detailed activity. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. k Landscape+Portrait shooting 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.
Page 90 Shooting modes Setting-related modes P Program shooting Allows you to take still pictures. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed. Other functions, such as flash modes and drive modes, can be adjusted manually. p Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual shooting When the mode dial is set to p, the following items can be set with the menus.
Page 91: Movie Record
Shooting modes Setting the shutter speed higher Setting the shutter speed lower lets you capture fast-moving blurs a moving subject, giving the action without blur. impression of movement. The subject will be clear and sharp, as if it is not moving. M Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually.
Page 92: Taking Still Pictures
Taking still pictures You can take still pictures using either the viewfinder or the monitor. Mode dial Set the mode dial to h i j Shutter button k l m o r p P and Mode dial press the power switch. Flash lever g“Power on/off”...
Page 93 Taking still pictures Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the focus. • When the focus and exposure are locked, F2.8 F2.8 the green lamp lights (focus lock). • The AF target mark moves to the focused position. • The shutter speed and aperture value automatically set by the camera are displayed (except in M mode).
Page 94 Taking still pictures The viewfinder or monitor turns off automatically → → → → If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the viewfinder and monitor turn off automatically. Operate the shutter button or zoom lever to turn the viewfinder or monitor on. g“SLEEP - Sleep Timer”...
Page 95: If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained
If correct focus cannot be obtained When the subject cannot be focused on, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below. Using the Focus Lock function Mode dial Position the AF target mark on the F2.8...
Page 96: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On
If correct focus cannot be obtained Press the shutter button fully. Shutter button TIPS The frame in which you focus on a subject is different from the frame in which you lock the exposure. g“AE LOCK - Locking the exposure” (P.78) Fix the focus position.
Page 97: Recording Movies
Recording movies This function allows you to record movies. Even if the subject moves during recording or the distance to the subject changes, correct focusing and exposure are maintained continuously. The sound connot be recorded. Mode dial Set the mode dial to n and press Shutter button the power switch.
Page 98 Recording movies • Depending on the card, the remaining recording time may drop rapidly during recording. Try using the card again after formatting it Note with your camera. g“CARD SETUP - Formatting Cards” (P.139) • If FULLTIME AF is set to OFF, the focus is locked when the shutter button is pressed in step 3, causing the focus of some pictures to be compromised.
Page 99: Zoom
Zoom Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 10x magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 38 mm – 380 mm on a 35 mm camera). By combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom, zoom magnification can be increased to a maximum of approximately 30x. Camera movement is likely to occur at higher magnifications.
Page 100: Digital Zoom - Using The Digital Zoom
Zoom DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom Disco de modo In the top menu, select MODE Zoom lever MENU CAMERA DIGITAL ON, and press e. ZOOM g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu. Mode dial In the top menu, select DIGITAL Arrow pad...
Page 101: Flash
4 Flash Flash shooting Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted using the flash intensity control. Mode dial Push the flash lever up. ( ) •...
Page 102 Flash shooting Press the shutter button halfway. #mark • In conditions where the flash will fire, # F2.8 F2.8 lights. Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. 1600 1200 1600 1200 Flash working range W (max.): Approx. 0.3 m to 4.5 m (1.0 ft. to 14.8 ft.) T (max.) : Approx.
Page 103 Flash shooting TIPS The # (flash standby) indication blinks. → → → → The flash is charging. Wait until # goes off. Camera movement warning (Auto-flash, red-eye reduction flash, fill-in flash) → → → → When # (camera movement warning) lights, the shutter speed locks at its current level.
Page 104 Flash shooting Auto-flash (No indication) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. To shoot a subject with backlight, position the AF target mark over the subject. Red-eye reduction flash (!) The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in the picture.
Page 105 Flash shooting Flash off ($) The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited, such as in an art museum. You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a natural- looking twilight or night scene.
Page 106 Flash shooting 2nd curtain (rear curtain) #SLOW2 With 2nd curtain, the flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out.
Page 107: Using The Slow Synchronization Flash
Using the slow synchronization flash Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE #SLOW MENU CAMERA #SLOW1, HSLOW, #SLOW2, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button DRIVE A/S/M SLO W1...
Page 108: Flash Intensity Control
Flash intensity control You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting the light emission. Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is desired. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3 EV steps.
Page 109: Advanced Shooting
5 Advanced shooting A/S/M mode Select the shooting mode to be used when the mode dial is set to p. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA A/S/M S or M, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) •...
Page 110: Aperture Priority Shooting
Aperture priority shooting Mode dial Select A mode. g“A/S/M mode” (P.63) Press ac to set the aperture value. a : The aperture value increases. c : The aperture value decreases. If the aperture value is displayed in red, the aperture setting is unsuitable for the conditions.
Page 111: Shutter Priority Shooting
Shutter priority shooting Mode dial Select S mode. g“A/S/M mode” (P.63) Press ac to set the shutter speed. a : Sets a faster shutter speed. c : Sets a slower shutter speed. If the shutter speed is displayed in red, the setting is unsuitable for the conditions.
Page 112: Manual Shooting
Manual shooting Mode dial Select M mode. g“A/S/M mode” (P.63) Use the arrow pad to set the aperture value and shutter speed. : The aperture value increases. Arrow pad AE Lock/ : The aperture value decreases. Custom button a : Sets a faster shutter speed. c : Sets a slower shutter speed.
Page 113: Using My Mode
Using My Mode When you use r mode, the settings you selected with the menus in My Mode are activated. Saving the shooting mode or function settings you want to use in advance lets you shoot with your favorite settings straightaway. You can also save the settings you are currently using.
Page 114: Focusing Applications
Focusing applications AF MODE - Changing the focus range This function allows you to select the focus range of your subject. iESP Focus selection is based on the entire picture on the screen. Even when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is possible.
Page 115: Fulltime Af - A Reliable Time-Saving Way To Focus
Focusing applications FULLTIME AF - A reliable time-saving way to focus FULLTIME AF keeps the subject in front of the lens in focus at all times, without having to press the shutter button halfway. When ON is selected, the focusing time is reduced, letting you take successive snapshots. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU...
Page 116: Af Area - Changing The Position Of The Af Target Mark
Focusing applications AF AREA – Changing the position of the AF target mark You can select the area you want to focus on by changing the position of the AF target mark. Mode dial Set the AF mode to SPOT. g“AF MODE - Changing the focus range”...
Page 117: Af Lock - Locking The Focus
Focusing applications AF LOCK – Locking the focus Registering the AF lock function on the x in advance enables easy locking of the focus. Mode dial Register the AF lock function on Shutter button g“Setting the custom button” (P.131) x AEL/Custom button Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on and press x.
Page 118 Focusing applications TIPS How to save the locked focus after shooting (AF memory) Hold down x for more than 1 AF memory mark second. The AF memory mark F2.8 F2.8 appears. When the mark appears, the locked focus is memorized. To cancel AF MEMORY AF memory, press x again.
Page 119: Manual Focus
Focusing applications Manual focus If auto focus is unable to focus on a subject, use manual focus. Mode dial Hold down e for more than 1 second. When the focus distance selection screen appears on the monitor, press b to select MF. Arrow pad OK button F2.8...
Page 120 Focusing applications Take the picture. • The focus is locked at the distance you have set. To cancel manual focus Hold down e for more than 1 F2.8 F2.8 second to display the focus distance selection screen. Press d to select AF, then press e. •...
Page 121: Metering
Metering There are three ways of measuring the brightness of a subject. Digital ESP metering Meters the center of the subject and the surrounding area separately. Spot metering Exposure is determined by metering within the AF target area. In this mode, a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light.
Page 122: Multi Metering
Metering MULTI METERING Mode dial When using the camera in the ( Macro/Spot button p mode, multi-metering is AEL/Custom button not available in the M mode. Set to any mode except M. g“A/S/M mode” (P.63) • If a function other than AE lock is registered on x, set AE lock to the button.
Page 123 Metering Ex: When metering 2 points (pressing x twice) The aperture and shutter speed as calculated from the average values obtained by metering at 2 points. These values are recalculated every time another metering point is added. The average for the 2 Indicates how much F2.8 F2.8...
Page 124: Ae Lock - Locking The Exposure
AE LOCK - Locking the exposure This function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when there is excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings. For example, if the sun is in the frame and shooting with automatic exposure results in a dark subject, recompose your shot so that the sun is not in the frame.
Page 125 AE LOCK - Locking the exposure Position the AF target mark on the F2.8 F2.8 subject you want to focus on and press the shutter button halfway. • The green lamp lights. • AE lock cannot be canceled while the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Page 126: Macro Mode Shooting
Macro mode shooting Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (W: 7 cm/2.8" to 60 cm/2.0 ft., T: 1.2 m/3.9 ft. to 2 m/6.6 ft.). However, in the & mode focusing is performed quickly. When the optical zoom lever is at the maximum wide position and you are as close as 7 cm/2.8"...
Page 127: Super Macro Mode Shooting
Super macro mode shooting This mode lets you shoot from as close as 3 cm/1.2" to your subject. Subjects measuring up to approximately 4 × 3 cm (1.6" × 1.2") can be captured on the monitor. In the % mode, normal shooting is also possible, but the position of the zoom is fixed automatically and cannot be changed.
Page 128: 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 where you want to be included in the photograph. Mode dial Select Y by repeatedly pressing Self-timer button Shutter button •...
Page 129: Sequential Shooting
Sequential shooting There are 4 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting, AF sequential shooting and auto bracketing. Sequential shooting modes can be selected from the DRIVE mode menu. Sequential shooting cannot be performed when the record mode is set to TIFF.
Page 130: Auto Bracketing
Sequential shooting Take the picture. • Press the shutter button fully and keep it DRIVE pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button. A/S/M • During sequential shooting, the subject does not appear on the viewfinder and SLOW monitor.
Page 131 Sequential shooting Select the exposure differential. Press ac to select ±0.3, ±0.7 or ±1.0, then press d. CANCEL SELECt Select the number of shots. Press ac to select ×3 or ×5, then press e. • Press e repeatedly until the menu disappears. Take the picture.
Page 132: Panorama - Panorama Shooting
PANORAMA - Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus CAMEDIA- brand cards (xD-Picture Card). Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE...
Page 133 • The frame on the screen disappears and the camera returns to the normal shooting mode. • The panorama mode is only available with Olympus CAMEDIA- brand cards. • Your computer’s memory may be insufficient if you take too many Note panorama pictures in HQ or SHQ mode.
Page 134: In 1 - Taking Two-In-One Pictures
2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. You can combine two different subjects in one picture. Picture when played back Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA...
Page 135 2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures • During 2 IN 1 picture shooting, the panorama and sequential shooting modes are not available. Note • To cancel 2 IN 1 picture mode after the first shot has been taken, press e. The first shot will not be saved. •...
Page 136: Function - Adding Special Effects To Pictures
FUNCTION - Adding special effects to pictures This feature lets you add special effects to your pictures during shooting. 4 effects are available. BLACK & WHITE Takes pictures in black and white. SEPIA Gives pictures a sepia tone. WHITE BOARD Pictures are in black and white, with black letters on a white background emphasized to make them easier to read.
Page 137: Adjusting The Image Quality And Exposure
6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure Record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For details of the different record modes, resolutions and number of pictures storable on the card, refer to the table on the next page.
Page 138: Still Picture Record Modes
Record mode Still Picture Record Modes Memory capacity in no. of shots Record File Resolution Compression mode format 16MB 32MB 2048 × 1536 2048 × 1360 1600 × 1200 TIFF Uncompressed TIFF 1280 × 960 1024 × 768 640 × 480 2048 ×...
Page 139: Selecting A Record Mode
Record mode • The card memory capacity listed in the table is approximate. • The number of remaining pictures may change according to the Note 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 140 Record mode Press ac to select the desired record mode from TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2, then press d. Press ac to select the resolution. If you have selected SQ1 or SQ2, 2048*1536 2048*1536 press d after choosing the 2048*1360 2048*1360 resolution, then choose HIGH or...
Page 141: 3:2 Resolution
Record mode 3:2 Resolution The image aspect ratio is normally 4:3. If the F2.8 F2.8 aspect ratio is changed to 3:2, the image can be printed at a photo lab without losing the image borders. When is activated, the resolution is 2048 ×...
Page 142: Iso Sensitivity
ISO sensitivity The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values also introduce electrical noise into the resulting image, which may give them a grainy appearance.
Page 143: Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation This function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposure setting using the arrow pad. 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 in 1/3 steps.
Page 144: White Balance
White balance Color reproduction differs depending on the light 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 WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking colors. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU...
Page 145: Preset White Balance
White balance Preset white balance Select a preset white balance setting according to the type of light. Press ac to select one of the following settings, then press e. Press e again to exit the menu. PRESEt WB 5 : For shooting on a sunny day. 3 : For shooting on a cloudy day.
Page 146 White balance Press e. • The white balance is set and the screen returns to the mode menu. • To cancel one-touch white balance, press b. button F2.8 F2.8 1600 1200 1600 1200 One-touch white balance Press e repeatedly to exit the menu.
Page 147: White Balance Adjustment
White balance White balance adjustment This function lets you make fine changes to the current white balance setting. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE >, and MENU PICTURE press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • The white balance adjustment indicator appears on the screen.
Page 148: Sharpness
SHARPNESS This function adjusts the sharpness of the image. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE SHARPNESS, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to adjust the sharpness between +5 and -5. •...
Page 149: Contrast
CONTRAST This function adjusts the contrast of images. For example, you can make images with marked differences in light and shadow softer, and those with less differences more vivid. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE CONTRAST, and press d.
Page 150: Saturation
SATURATION This function adjusts the color depth. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE SATURATION, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to adjust the saturation between +5 and -5. SAtURAtION •...
Page 151: Noise Reduction
NOISE REDUCTION This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds become slower and noise tends to appear on images. When noise reduction is set to ON, the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual.
Page 152: Histogram Display
Histogram display During shooting and playback, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of your subject in the monitor or viewfinder. Checking the histogram enables precise exposure control when taking pictures. During playback, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of recorded pictures.
Page 153 Histogram display Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA ON or OFF, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button • When ON is selected, the histogram is displayed. • Press e again to exit the menu. Mode dial Press c in the top menu.
Page 154: Playback
7 Playback Viewing still pictures Mode dial Set the mode dial to q and press Power switch the power switch. Mode dial g“Power on/off” (P.24) • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Arrow pad Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures.
Page 155: Quick View
Viewing still pictures QUICK VIEW This function lets you play back pictures while the camera is in the shooting mode. This is useful when you want to check shooting results and resume shooting quickly. Functions available in normal playback mode are also available in QUICK VIEW.
Page 156: Close-Up Playback
Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 or 4 times. Mode dial Select the still picture you want to Zoom lever enlarge. • You cannot enlarge pictures with n. Pull the zoom lever toward T ( •...
Page 157: Index Display
Index display This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. g“Selecting the number of pictures” (P.112) Mode dial In the single-frame playback mode, Zoom lever push the zoom lever toward W (G).
Page 158: Selecting The Number Of Pictures
Index display Selecting the number of pictures This function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9 and 16. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP 4, 9 or 16, and press e. •...
Page 159: Slideshow
Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies is played back. Mode dial Select a still picture, then press e to display the top menu. a button e button Press a to start the slideshow.
Page 160: Viewing Movies
Viewing movies Mode dial Use the arrow pad to display the picture with n you want to play back. g“Viewing still pictures” (P.108) Arrow pad OK button mark Press e. • The top menu is displayed. MOVIE PLAY Press a to select MOVIE PLAY. INFO MODE MENU Press ac to select MOVIE...
Page 161 Viewing movies • Press e again after playback ends to MOVIE%PLAYBACK display the menu. PLAYBACK Plays back the entire PLAYBACK movie again. FRAME%BY%FRAME FRAME BY FRAME EXIt Plays back the movie manually one frame at a SELECt time. EXIT Leaves the movie playback mode. Press ac to select PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME or EXIT, then press e.
Page 162: Editing Movies
Editing movies This function lets you create indexes as well as edit movies. You cannot edit movies longer than approximately 35 seconds in HQ mode and 150 seconds in SQ mode. INDEX 9 frames extracted from a movie are displayed as an index to show the movie at a glance.
Page 163 Editing movies Use the arrow pad to select the first frame of the index and press e. a: Jumps to the first frame of the movie. c : Jumps to the last frame of the movie. d : Displays the next frame. The movie can be played continuously by holding the button down.
Page 164: Edit - Editing A Movie
Editing movies • The interval between the frames that are automatically picked out varies depending on the length of the movie. Note • An index consists of 9 frames. • You cannot create an index if there is insufficient memory space on the card.
Page 165 Editing movies Press ac to select OK, then EDIt press e. • If you want to select different frames, select RESET and press e and repeat RESEt the procedure from Step 4. CANCEL • To quit the editing function, select SELECt CANCEL and press e.
Page 166: Playback On A Tv
Playback on a TV Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. You can play back both still pictures and movies on your TV. Mode dial Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the Video OUT jack on the camera to the Video input terminal on the TV using the video cable.
Page 167: Picture Rotation
Playback on a TV • When pictures are compressed in order to fit the entire picture on the TV screen, a black frame appears around the picture. If the picture is output to a video printer via the TV, the black frame may be printed.
Page 168: Editing Still Pictures
Editing still pictures This function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. Resizing Q Changes the picture size to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 and stores the picture as a new file. Trimming P Crops part of a picture and saves it as a new file.
Page 169: Trimming
Editing still pictures Trimming Select P, then press d. Press ac to select P, then press e. CANCEL EXIt SELECt Use the arrow pad and zoom lever to decide the trimming position and size. • Press acbd to move the trimming frame.
Page 170 Editing still pictures • Trimming is not possible in the following cases. Movies, when there is insufficient memory space on the card, Note or when the picture was taken with the record mode set to ENLARGE SIZE • It may not be possible to trim pictures taken with another camera. •...
Page 171: 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. Mode dial Use the arrow pad to display the 0 Protect button picture you want to protect. g“Viewing still pictures”...
Page 172: Erasing Pictures
Erasing pictures This function erases recorded pictures. Pictures can be erased either one frame at a time or all the pictures in the card. • You cannot erase protected pictures. Cancel protection before erasing such pictures. Note • Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep.
Page 173: All-Frame Erase
Erasing pictures All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CARD CARD SETUP and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select R ALL CARD%SEtUP ERASE, then press e.
Page 174: Useful Functions
8 Useful functions ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settings 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 on the next page. The All Reset setting (ON/OFF) applies to all the modes.
Page 175 ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settings Functions that All Reset affects Factory Factory Ref. Ref. Function default Function default Page Page setting setting F No F2.8 P.64 DIGITAL ZOOM P.54 SHUTTER 1/1000 P.65 FULLTIME AF P.69 ±0 P.97 AF MODE iESP P.68 FLASH MODE...
Page 176: Custom Button
CUSTOM BUTTON Functions listed in the table below can be assigned to the custom button on the camera. This makes it easy to jump to frequently used functions simply by pressing the custom button without having to select a shortcut menu or MODE MENU from the top menu.
Page 177: Setting The Custom Button
CUSTOM BUTTON Setting the custom button Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP CUSTOM BUTTON, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select a function, CUStOM BUttON then press d. AE LOCK •...
Page 178: Using The Custom Button
CUSTOM BUTTON Using the custom button Mode dial Press x. • The monitor turns on and the function currently set to the custom button appears. x AEL/Custom button Ex: When DRIVE is set on the custom button Set by repeatedly pressing the button.
Page 179: Short Cut
SHORT CUT You can set three shortcut menus (A, B, C) on the top menu in a still picture shooting mode (except h). This is useful when you want to go quickly to frequently used functions. DRIVE MODE MENU Default setting A : DRIVE B : K C: WB...
Page 180: Setting The Shortcut Menu
SHORT CUT Setting the shortcut menu You can set the three shortcut menus designated by A, B and C on the diagram shown right. MODE MENU Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP SHORT CUT, and press d. g“How to use the menus”...
Page 181: Using The Shortcut Menu
SHORT CUT Using the shortcut menu When you have set a shortcut menu, you can use it to jump to the setting screen for that function. Mode dial Press e to display the top menu. • The shortcut menu you have set appears on the top menu.
Page 182: My Mode Setup
MY MODE SETUP You can set shooting-related functions in MY MODE. When the camera is in P, A, S or M mode, you can also save the current settings in MY MODE. When the mode dial is set to r, your customized settings are activated. You can save up to 4 different settings in MY MODE 1 to 4.
Page 183 MY MODE SETUP Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP MY MODE SETUP, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select the type of setting, then press d. PRESENt MY MODE SEtUP FILE NAME...
Page 184 MY MODE SETUP When selecting RESET in Step 2 Press ac to select ALL RESET, MY MODE SEtUP then press e. RESEt PRESENt SEttING • The settings in the selected MY MODE are reset. ALL RESEt If no settings are saved, MY MODE CANCEL settings cannot be selected.
Page 185: Card Setup - Formatting Cards
CARD SETUP - Formatting Cards This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format them with this camera. All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted.
Page 186 CARD SETUP - Formatting Cards Press a to select YES, then press FORMAt CAUtION ERASING%ALL • The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted. SELECt BUSY Never do the following during formatting, as they may cause the card to malfunction.
Page 187: Information Display
Information display 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 “Viewfinder and monitor indications” (P.12). Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA INFO...
Page 188: Monitor/Viewfinder Brightness Adjustment
Monitor/viewfinder brightness adjustment This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor and viewfinder respectively. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE s, and press MENU SETUP g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to adjust the brightness while looking in the monitor or viewfinder, and when you have set the desired level,...
Page 189: Rec View
REC VIEW You can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor. The picture being recorded to the card 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 190: Sleep - Sleep Timer
SLEEP - Sleep Timer The camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation when the preset time has elapsed with no operations performed. The camera activates again as soon as you touch the shutter button or arrow pad. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU...
Page 191: Beep
Beep You can turn off the beep sound used for button operations or warnings. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP OFF, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button...
Page 192: Power On/Off Setup - Power On/Off Display Setting
POWER ON/OFF SETUP - Power on/off display setting You can select a picture to be displayed when the power is turned on and off. It is also possible to register your favorite picture. g“SCREEN SETUP” (P.147) OFF No picture is displayed. Factory default setting Selects a picture already registered.
Page 193: Screen Setup
SCREEN SETUP You can register your favorite picture to be displayed when the power is turned on and off. The desired picture can be registered from the card. Make the POWER ON/OFF SETUP to display the registered picture. g“POWER ON/OFF SETUP - Power on/off display setting” (P.146) Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU...
Page 194: 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. Folder name File name \ D C I M \ * * * O L Y M P \ P m d d * * * * .
Page 195: Pixel Mapping
PIXEL MAPPING • When the File No. reaches 9999, the file number returns to 0001 and the folder number changes. Note • When both the Folder and File No. reach their respective maximum number (999/9999), the number of storable pictures becomes 0 even if the card is not full.
Page 196: Measurement Units
Measurement units • If you accidentally turn the camera off during Pixel Mapping, start again from Step 1. Note Measurement units The measurement unit can be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode. At long ranges, the camera measures in meters, and at shorts ranges in centimeters.
Page 197: Video Out - Video Output Selection
VIDEO OUT - Video output selection You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. Select the video signal type 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 198: Print Setting
DPOF format, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF reservations. Or pictures can be printed out at home on a personal DPOF- compatible printer. Printing on an Olympus CAMEDIA P-400 or P-200 digital printer Printing is possible directly from a card containing print reservation data without using a PC.
Page 199 How to print pictures TIPS Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per square inch. This is called dpi (dots per inch). The higher the dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change.
Page 200: All-Frame Reservation
All-frame reservation Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. Select the desired number of prints and whether you want the date and time included. Mode dial Play back a still picture. < Print button • You cannot make the print reservation for pictures with n.
Page 201 All-frame reservation Perform each setting as illustrated. Select <x. EXIt SELECt SELECt DAtE tIME Select X. EXIt SELECt Set the number of prints Press ac to set the number of prints, then press e. a : Increases the number. c : Decreases the number. Set the date/time printing data Press ac to select NO, DATE or TIME, then press e.
Page 202: Single-Frame Reservation
Single-frame reservation Use this feature to print only selected pictures. Display the picture to be printed and select the desired number of prints. Mode dial Play back a still picture. < Print button • You cannot make the print reservation for pictures with n.
Page 203 Single-frame reservation Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad. SINGLE PRINt MORE Sets the number of prints, date/time and trim size. MORE Go to Step 5. SINGLE PRINT Sets single-frame print. CANCEL The date/time and trimming settings are not Single-frame reservation menu available.
Page 204 Single-frame reservation Trim the picture g“Trimming” (P.159) After setting all the print reservations, press e to complete the reservations. • The screen in Step 3 is restored and < appears on the displayed picture. SELECt Press e to display the single- frame reservation menu.
Page 205: Trimming
Trimming This function enables you to crop part of a recorded picture and print out the enlarged section only. Mode dial Press ac on the single-frame reservation screen to (trimming) and press d. select g“Single-frame reservation” (P.156) • If trimming has already been set, the P screen appears.
Page 206 Trimming Press ac to select OK, then press e. Saves the current trimming size RESEt and returns to the single-frame CANCEL reservation screen. SELECt RESET Sets a new trimming size. to Step 2. CANCEL Cancels the current trimming setting and returns to the single-frame reservation screen.
Page 207: Resetting Print Reservation Data
Resetting print reservation data This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card. There are two ways to reset print reservation: you can reset all print reservation data or you can reset the print reservation data for only the frames you do not need.
Page 208 Resetting print reservation data Press ac to display the frame whose print reservation data you want to reset, then press e. • The single-frame reservation menu is displayed. SELECt Press c to select CANCEL. • Print reservation is canceled, and the SINGLE PRINt screen in step 5 is restored.
Page 209: 10 Miscellaneous
10 Miscellaneous Error codes Monitor Possible cause Corrective action indication The card is not inserted, Insert a card or insert a different card. or it cannot be Wipe the gold contacts with a NO CARD recognized. commercially available cleaning paper and insert the card again.
Page 210: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The camera does not work Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. Press the power switch and turn on the camera. P.24 The batteries are Reload the batteries correctly.
Page 211 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The memory gauge Wait until there is room in the memory gauge. P.15 is full. There is a problem Refer to “Error codes”. P.163 with the card. The flash does not fire. The flash is Push the flash lever up to make the flash pop up.
Page 212 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The viewfinder or monitor is hard to see. The diopter is not Adjust the diopter so that the AF target mark is P.30 adjusted properly. clearly visible. Select s in the mode menu and adjust the The brightness of the P.142 viewfinder or monitor...
Page 213 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The settings are returned to the factory default settings when the camera is turned off. ALL RESET is set to Select the SETUP tab in the mode menu and set P.128 ALL RESET to OFF. No picture is displayed on the TV when connected to the camera.
Page 214: The Image Quality Is Poor
Troubleshooting The image quality is poor. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The picture is too bright. The flash was set to Select a flash mode other than fill-in flash. P.55 the fill-in flash mode. The subject was Adjust the exposure compensation toward minus P.97 excessively (–) or change the camera position.
Page 215 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The picture has obscured edge(s). The lens was partly Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers P.31 blocked by your and the strap away from the lens. finger or the strap. The picture is out of focus. The camera moved Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter P.31...
Page 216 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The batteries soon run down. The camera is being Battery performance deteriorates in low — used in a cold temperatures. Keep the camera warm by putting environment. it inside your coat or clothing. The camera misread When the power consumption fluctuates greatly, P.15...
Page 217: List Of Menus
List of menus h mode Top menu Setting Ref. Page o, j, i, k, BKT DRIVE P.83 SHQ 2048 × 1536, HQ 2048 × 1536, P.91 SQ1 1280 × 960, SQ2 640 × 480 P.28 CARD SETUP YES, NO P.139...
Page 218 List of menus i/j/k/l/m/o/r/p/Pmode Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page ∗ 1 o, j, i, MODE MENU CAMERA DRIVE P.83 ∗ 5 k, BKT AUTO, 100, 200, P.96 ∗ 2 A/S/M A, S, M P.63 ∗ 3 r1/2/3/4 MY MODE 1 – P.67 MY MODE 4 -2.0 –...
Page 219 List of menus i/j/k/l/m/o/r/p/Pmode (cont.) Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page ∗ 8 MODE MENU SETUP ALL RESET OFF, ON P.128 ENGLISH, P.26 FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, PW ON/OFF SETUP OFF, 1, 2 P.146 REC VIEW OFF, ON P.143 SLEEP 30 SEC, 1 MIN, 3 P.144 MIN, 5 MIN, 10 MIN MY MODE SETUP...
Page 220 List of menus n mode Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page MODE MENU CAMERA AUTO, 100, 200, P.96 FULLTIME AF OFF, ON P.69 OFF, ON P.81 FUNCTION OFF, BLACK & P.90 WHITE, SEPIA PICTURE > -7 – +7 P.101 SHARPNESS -5 –...
Page 221 List of menus q mode (still pictures) Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page MODE MENU EDIT 640 × 480, P.122 320 × 240, CANCEL NEW FILE, P.123 CANCEL CARD CARD SETUP ALL ERASE, P.127, FORMAT SETUP ALL RESET OFF, ON P.128 ENGLISH, P.26...
Page 222 List of menus q mode (movies) Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page MODE MENU CARD CARD SETUP ALL ERASE, P.127, FORMAT SETUP ALL RESET OFF, ON P.128 ENGLISH, P.26 FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, PW ON/OFF SETUP OFF, 1, 2 P.146 P.142 P.28 VIDEO OUT NTSC, PAL...
Page 223: List Of Factory Default Settings
List of factory default settings The functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory. Shooting mode F No. F2.8 SHUTTER 1/1000 sec. ZOOM WIDE ±0 AUTO (S, M: #SLOW1, n: $) FLASH AF/MF DRIVE ±1 EV, 3 AUTO (A, S, M: 100) r1/2/3/4 MY MODE 1...
Page 224 List of factory default settings TIFF 2048 × 1536 2048 × 1536 2048 × 1536 1280 × 960 NORMAL 640 × 480 NORMAL AUTO > ±0 SHARPNESS ±0 CONTRAST ±0 SATURATION ±0 REC VIEW SLEEP 3 MIN FILE NAME RESET m/ft A: DRIVE, B: K SHORT CUT...
Page 225 List of factory default settings Others ALL RESET ENGLISH PW ON/OFF SETUP NORMAL Y-M-D 2003.01.01 00:00 VIDEO OUT ∗ Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold.
Page 226: Modes And Shooting Functions
Modes and Shooting Functions In r mode, available functions vary depending on the modes set in the MY MODE SETUP menu. Mode Function — — Zoom ∗ 1 DIGITAL ZOOM — Focus lock AF MODE — — FULLTIME AF — AF AREA —...
Page 227 Modes and Shooting Functions Mode Function ∗ 2 j, i, k — ∗ 2 — — — ∗ 1 PANORAMA — — — 2 IN 1 — — BLACK&WHITE — SEPIA — WHITE BOARD — — BLACK BOARD — — —...
Page 228 Modes and Shooting Functions Mode Function FILE NAME — PIXEL MAPPING — — m/ft — — VIDEO OUT — SHORT CUT — — CUSTOM BUTTON — — — : Available : Not available — ∗ 1 Cannot be selected in o mode. ∗...
Page 229: Camera Maintenance
Camera maintenance After use Turn off the power and fit the lens cap on the lens. If you are not going to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries. Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera. P.24 Remove the batteries.
Page 230: Specifications
: 1/2.5" CCD solid-state image pickup, 3,340,000 device pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus lens 6.3 mm to 63 mm, f2.8 to f3.7, 11 elements in 7 groups (equivalent to 38 mm to 380 mm lens on a 35 mm camera)
Page 231 Specifications Auto focus : TTL system autofocus Contrast detection system Outer connector : DC-IN jack, USB connector (mini-B), Video OUT jack Automatic calendar : Up to 2099 system Operating environment Temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation) -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage) Humidity : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage) Power supply...
Page 232: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of terms A (Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is taken with the best exposure. AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera automatically sets the exposure. The 3 AE modes available on this camera are P mode, in which the camera selects both the aperture and shutter speed, A mode, in which the user selects the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed, and S mode, in which the user selects the...
Page 233 Glossary of terms DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which images to print and the number of copies of each, the user can easily have the desired images printed by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format.
Page 234: Sleep Mode
Glossary of terms JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for color still images. Photographs (images) shot using this camera are recorded onto the card in JPEG format when the Record mode is set to SHQ, HQ, SQ1 or SQ2. By downloading these images to a personal computer, users can edit them using graphics application software or view the images using an Internet web browser.
Page 235: Index
Index 3:2 ......95 Card access lamp ..11, 46 Card check .
Page 236 Index Formatting ....139 Macro/spot Front curtain #SLOW1 ..59 button ( ..75, 80 Macro mode shooting &...
Page 237 Index Playing back movies ..114 SHQ ..... . .91 Playing back pictures Shutter button .
Page 238 Index White balance WB... . 98 White balance adjustment > ....101 WHITE BOARD ....90 xD-Picture Card .
Page 239 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://olympus.com/digital/ OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel. +49 (0) 40-23 77 30/+49 (0) 40-23 77 33...
Page 240 How to use your PC to get the most from images taken with your digital camera. Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. This manual provides instructions on how to install the USB driver. To ensure correct installation, refer only to these...
Page 241 Introduction This manual explains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camera to a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About this manual The information contained in this manual may be subject to change without notice.
Page 242 INDEX Flowchart ......4 Identifying the OS ....6 Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) .
Page 243 Flowchart By connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable, images on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS’s (operating systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the first time. Follow the chart below. Identifying the OS (p.6) Windows 98/ MacOS 9.0 - 9.1/OS X...
Page 244 Flowchart • When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. When connected (transmitting) to the computer, the camera does not enter the sleep mode nor will the camera’s power turn off automatically. Depending on the camera model, when the battery power runs out or the internal temperature rises, the camera may stop operating automatically.
Page 245 Identifying the OS Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer. Windows Double-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop. When the “My computer” icon is not on your desktop, click “Control Panel” from the “Start”...
Page 246 Identifying the OS A System Properties window will appear. Note and record the “System:” information. Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional or Windows XP, then press “OK” to close the window. If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, proceed to “Installing the USB driver for Windows 98”...
Page 247 Windows Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Make sure that: Your computer is turned on and Windows is running. If you are running any applications, quit them all. You are recommended to power the camera using the optional AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image files (data).
Page 248: Installing The Usb Driver For Windows 98 (When Using Windows 98/98 Se)
Proceed to “Connecting the camera to the computer” ( p.11). Insert the provided software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Olympus Windows Installer should automatically launch. Click “USB Driver”. If the USB driver is already installed in your computer, this option will not appear.
Page 249 USB driver will start. Click “OK” to restart your computer and the installation is complete. When the computer has restarted, installation is complete. If the Olympus Windows Installer screen appears, click “Close” and remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
Page 250: Connecting The Camera To The Computer
Connecting the camera to the computer Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before connecting the camera to your computer for the first time. ( p.9) Insert the marked end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below.
Page 251 Connecting the camera to the computer Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, Lamp with the exception of some models which require you to press the Lens barrier (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up.
Page 252 You may also select “take no action” to bypass the Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard. You may then use a more advanced image viewing/editing program such as Olympus CAMEDIA Master software. For detailed instructions on downloading, refer to the CAMEDIA Master software user’s guide.
Page 253: Confirming The Computer Recognizes The Camera
Confirming the computer recognizes the camera Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “My Computer” from the “Start” menu. Make sure the “Removable Disk” icon appears in the window. There may already be other “Removable Disk”...
Page 254: Confirming The Usb Driver Is Installed
Confirming the USB driver is installed If the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, follow the procedure below to check whether the USB driver has been fully installed. Open “My Computer” and double-click the “Control Panel” icon. For users running Windows XP, open “Control Panel”...
Page 255 If the USB driver was successfully installed, you can find the following in the “Device Manager”. – the name of the camera you have connected listed under “Disk drives” – “OLYMPUS Digital Camera” listed as one of the items in the “Universal Serial Bus Controller” category...
Page 256: Downloading Images To Your Computer
Downloading images to your computer Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu. Double-click the “Removable Disk” icon. A new “Removable Disk” icon appears when the camera is connected to the computer, as the digital camera is recognized as a “Removable Disk”.
Page 257 Downloading images to your computer Double-click the “100olymp” folder. Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.jpg” are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. File name Folder name (Example) (Example) Serial number...
Page 258 Downloading images to your computer The “My Documents” window is displayed. Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.jpg) to the “My Documents” window. The image is saved in the computer (in My Documents folder).
Page 259: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer
Disconnecting the camera from your computer If your OS is Windows Me/2000, proceed to “Windows Me/2000/XP” ( p.21). Windows 98 Make sure that the lamp on the Lamp right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Some camera models have either a lamp on the right of the viewfinder or a card access lamp, and the location...
Page 260 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the lamp on the right Lamp of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Remove the USB cable from the camera. Remove the USB cable from your computer. Windows Me/2000/XP Make sure that the lamp on the right Lamp...
Page 261 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the task bar. The message saying that the drive has been stopped appears. Click on the message. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” window appears. When a message appears, click “OK”.
Page 262 The image file properties are not displayed correctly. Images in the camera cannot be opened without first downloading them. etc. For more details, visit the Olympus web site. Connecting the camera to the computer ......... 24 Downloading images to your computer........26...
Page 263 Connecting the camera to the computer Insert the marked end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. Look for this mark. Terminal USB port The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer. For details, refer to your computer's manual.
Page 264 Connecting the camera to the computer Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, with the exception of some models Lamp which require you to press the Lens barrier (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up.
Page 265 Downloading images to your computer Mac OS 9 You can download images from the camera and save them in your computer (in this case, in the Hard Disk). Double-click the “Untitled” icon displayed on the desktop when the camera is connected to the computer.
Page 266 Downloading images to your computer Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.JPG” are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name File name (Example) (Example) Serial number Month / Day / Serial number •...
Page 267 Downloading images to your computer The “Hard Disk” window is displayed. Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.JPG) to the “Hard Disk” window. The image is saved in the computer (in the Hard disk).
Page 268 Downloading images to your computer Mac OS X Malfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS. • If the camera is not connected correctly, a malfunction occurs in the computer. • Date and time information of image files is not accurately displayed. •...
Page 269 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the lamp on the Lamp right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Card access lamp Drag the “untitled” icon on the desktop to “Trash”. Make sure that the lamp on the right Lamp of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.
Page 270 • Windows XP *Certain card readers may not be • Mac OS 9/X compatible with Mac OS X. Check the Olympus website for the most up-to-date compatibility information. Does your computer have a built-in PC card slot? Use the optional PC card adapter*.
Page 271 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://olympus.com/digital/ OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel. +49 (0) 40-23 77 30/+49 (0) 40-23 77 33...

Olympus C-740 Ultra Zoom Basic Manual

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Getting Started/

Getting Started

Using the Menus

Shooting Basics

Flash

Advanced Shooting

Adjusting the Image Quality and Exposure

Playback

Useful Functions

Print Setting

10 Miscellaneous

Windows

Quick Links

QuickStart Guide

PREPARING THE CAMERA FOR USE

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

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