Page 1 PREPARATION BASIC FUNCTIONS MOVIE FUNCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS STORING DATA FOR PRINTING PICTURES USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER CAMERA SETTINGS MISCELLANEOUS DIGITAL CAMERA C-3030ZOOM Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.
Page 2: Important Notice
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 in these written materials or of the software.
Page 3: Precautions
PRECAUTIONS This camera is not recommended for commercial use or for use under severe conditions. This camera is a precision instrument. Use caution when handling the unit. Do not apply strong vibration or pressure to the camera or lens, as this may cause damage to the finely tuned internal parts. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS In case of problem •...
Page 4 PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE CAMERA Caution concerning the flash • Be careful when taking pictures at close range. • Do not take pictures of people’s faces (babies in particular) at close range. If the flash goes off too close to someone’s eyes it may cause a loss of vision.
Page 5 Precautions on using accessories • Be sure to use only the supplied accessories, or accessories recommended by the manufacturer, otherwise fire, electric shock or damage may result. For more information, please consult the dealer where the unit was purchased. • Do not keep the AC adaptor connected when not using the camera, otherwise fire, electric shock or damage may result.
Page 6: Precautions When Handling The Batteries
PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING THE BATTERIES To prevent leakage, fire, or damage, please read the instructions carefully and observe the following points: • Do not heat or throw the batteries into a fire. • Do not disassemble, modify or solder. • Do not install with inverted polarity (+, –). •...
Page 7 Do not use or store in a hot place (e.g. inside a closed car on a hot and sunny day) • If may shorten their service life. Store in a dry cool place protected from direct sunlight. Keep out of the reach of children •...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Important notice................2 Precautions.................3 Precautions when handling the batteries........6 Main features................13 PREPARATION ............15 Checking the contents ..............16 Names of parts .................18 Attaching the strap..............21 Loading the batteries ..............22 Using the AC adapter (optional) ..........24 Inserting SmartMedia ...............26 Adjusting the date and time ............28 Learning the basics ..............30 Basic operating procedure............30 How to use the Mode dial .............31...
Page 9 Shutter priority mode ..............53 Manual mode................55 Zoom ..................56 Exposure compensation ............57 Using the flash................58 Spot metering mode ..............62 Macro mode................63 Macro + Spot metering mode ...........64 Manual focus ................65 Still picture record menu............67 Sequence mode ...............68 Selftimer/Remote control ............70 Auto bracket ................74 White balance................76 ISO ...................78 Flash correction ................80...
Page 10 CONTENTS (Cont.) Slide-show mode ..............109 Picture information..............110 Recording sound..............112 Card setup ................114 All-frame erase..............114 Card format .................116 Connecting to a television............118 MOVIE FUNCTIONS ..........121 [Record Mode] Recording movies..............122 Recording movies using the LCD monitor ......122 Quick view ................124 Focus lock ................125 Working range ................126 Zoom ..................127 Exposure compensation ............128...
Page 11 STORING DATA FOR PRINTING PICTURES ..159 About print settings..............160 Print-reserve ................162 All-frame print reserve ............162 Single-frame print reserve ..........164 Trimming print reserve............168 Resetting print reserve............171 USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER ....173 Computer system requirements ..........174 Installing provided software ............175 Connecting to a personal computer........176 Using a personal computer.............177 Transferring data from SmartMedia........178 PC card adapter ..............178...
Page 12 CONTENTS (Cont.) CAMERA SETTINGS ...........187 All reset...................188 Custom settings..............190 Sharpness ................193 TIFF settings................194 SQ1, SQ2 settings..............196 Beep sound ................198 Full-time AF ................199 Rec view .................201 File number................206 LCD brightness...............209 Meters/Feet selection .............211 Index-display adjustment............212 MISCELLANEOUS ..........213 Questions and answers ............214 Troubleshooting..............216 System chart................220 Error codes ................221...
Page 13: Main Features
Sequential shooting at high shutter speeds (max. 3.1 frames/second) is possible in all modes except TIFF. The Olympus high-resolution 3X optical zoom lens plus the Digital Zoom make possible photographs equivalent to 7.5X zoom. Movie function incorporated that lets you record up to approx.
Page 14 MAIN FEATURES (Cont.) USB-compatible. Either a serial or USB interface can be used to connect to a personal computer. Write times are shorter, enabling the camera to be ready for the next shot quicker. When the FL-40 extension flash (optional) is used, sophisticated flash photographs can be taken.
Page 15: Preparation
PREPARATION...
Page 16: Checking The Contents
CHECKING THE CONTENTS Camera Strap A/V cable Remote control Lens cap Warranty card CR-V3 lithium battery pack (2 packs) Instructions (concise version) /Remote control instructions RS-232C PC serial cable USB cable Software CD’s (including instructions on CD-ROM)
Page 17 SmartMedia Static-free case (SSFDC-16MB) Index labels (2 pieces) Write-protect adhesive seals (4 pieces) Instructions...
Page 18: Names Of Parts
NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA Selftimer/Remote control signal (P. 70/132) Control panel (P. 20) Remote control window (P. 73/135) Zoom lever Diopter (P. 56/127) adjustment dial (P. 33) Flash (P. 58) Strap hook (P. 21) Connector cover Lens Microphone (P. 94) Extension flash connector cover (P.
Page 19 Flash button (P. 58)/Erase button (P. 107) Mode dial (P. 31) Spot/Macro button Shutter release button Jog dial (P. 38) (P. 62) / (P. 33) Print button (P. 162) Zoom lever Viewfinder (P. 56/127) (P. 19) OK button (P. 39) MF button (P.
Page 20 NAMES OF PARTS (Cont.) CONTROL PANEL Flash exposure correction (P. 80) Slow shutter synchroniza- tion flash (P. 82) Battery check (P. 35) Manual focus (P. 65/129) Card error (P. 221) Flash mode (P. 58) White balance Macro mode (P. 76/136) (P.
Page 21: Attaching The Strap
Caution: • Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera comes loose and falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damage.
Page 22: Loading The Batteries
LOADING THE BATTERIES This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. Make sure that the camera power is off. Slide the opening and closing switch on the battery cover in the direction of Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow printed...
Page 23 Note: • CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be charged. • Alkaline batteries have a lot of variation in their performance and deteriorate particularly at low temperatures. It is recommended that lithium battery packs or NiMH batteries be used. • Zinc-carbon batteries cannot be used. Please read the cautions concerning batteries.
Page 24: Using The Ac Adapter (Optional)
USING THE AC ADAPTER (Optional) An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Make sure that the camera power is off. Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet. Open the Connector cover...
Page 25 Warning: Incorrect use may cause a fire or electric shock. • Be sure to use an Olympus AC adapter. Olympus is not responsible for any damage caused by the use of other kinds of AC adapters. • Use an AC220V power source.
Page 26: Inserting Smartmedia
INSERTING SmartMedia Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown. Make sure that the camera power is off. Open the Card compartment cover. Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown in the illustration. • Note the orientation of the card.
Page 27 Note: • Use 3V (3.3V) cards only. 5V cards cannot be used. • Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non- Olympus brand cards must be formatted by the camera. • When using a special function SmartMedia card (optional), insert it in the same way.
Page 28: Adjusting The Date And Time
ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME You can adjust the date and time. Remove the lens cap. Set the Mode dial to P, A/S/M, • When no images are recorded in a card, set it to a mode other than Press the Menu button to display the Menu.
Page 29 Select the date order using the top/bottom arrows on the SETUP Jog dial. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to adjust the m/ ft first setting (day/month/year). Press the top/bottom arrows [ 3 / 3 ] on the Jog dial to adjust the first setting, then press the right arrow on the Jog dial to adjust the second setting.
Page 30: Learning The Basics
LEARNING THE BASICS BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURE Remove the lens cap. Set the Mode dial to P, A/S/M, to turn on the power. • A/S/M, P and set the camera to the Record Mode. The lens will come out and the remaining battery power as well as the number of storable pictures will be displayed on...
Page 31: How To Use The Mode Dial
HOW TO USE THE MODE DIAL You can easily turn the camera on or off or change the mode using the Mode dial. Aperture priority Movie picture recording Shutter priority Manual Program Power off Display P or A/S/M (Still picture recording) (p. 42 ~ 101) With P, the camera selects the optimal aperture and the shutter speed automatically.
Page 32: Holding The Camera
LEARNING THE BASICS (Cont.) HOLDING THE CAMERA Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. Proper Proper Improper Note: • Do not subject the lens to physical shocks. •...
Page 33: Adjusting The Diopter
ADJUSTING THE DIOPTER Diopter adjustment dial • Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the Autofocus mark Viewfinder clearly. Autofocus mark PROPER SHUTTER RELESE Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure. • The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.
Page 34: Checking The Card
LEARNING THE BASICS (Cont.) CHECKING THE CARD When the power is turned on in the Record Mode, the camera checks the SmartMedia card. Control When there is no SmartMedia card panel Card error in the camera / the card is protected: The Card error indicator on the Viewfinder Green...
Page 35: Checking The Batteries
CHECKING THE BATTERIES When the power is turned on in the Record Mode, the remaining battery power will be displayed on the control panel. lights and turns off automatically. Batteries are OK. You can shoot. blinks and other indicators on the control panel are displayed normally.
Page 36: Checking The Number Of Storable Pictures
LEARNING THE BASICS (Cont.) CHECKING THE NUMBER OF STORABLE PICTURES When the power is turned on in the Still Picture Record Mode, the number of storable pictures will appear on the control panel. (For movie pictures, the seconds remaining will appear.) Number or Seconds storable pictures...
Page 37 (with sound) Number of Still Pictures that can be Taken Memory capacity Number Recording mode File of pixels 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 TIFF 1280 x 960 TIFF 1024 x 768 640 x 480 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1536 HIGH (High quality)
Page 38: How To Use The Menu
LEARNING THE BASICS (Cont.) HOW TO USE THE MENU Set the Mode dial. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the item to adjust. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to display further selections.
Page 39 Press the top/bottom arrows to adjust the item. When finished, press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the adjustment. Press the OK button to save the adjustment and cancel the Menu. Scroll LCD monitor F2.8 1/800 + 2.0 DRIVE AUTO AUTO...
Page 41: Basic Functions
BASIC FUNCTIONS...
Page 42: [Record Mode] Taking Pictures
TAKING PICTURES TAKING PICTURES USING THE OPTICAL VIEWFINDER Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Compose the picture by placing the subject within the autofocus marks viewfinder or using focus lock. (p. 47) • Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the Autofocus mark clearly.
Page 43 When the Green lamp stops blinking (after about 0.5 ~ 43 seconds), the camera is ready to take the next picture. • The Shutter will not release while the Green lamp is blinking. Caution: • NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug while the Card access lamp is blinking.
Page 44: Taking Pictures Using The Lcd Monitor
TAKING PICTURES (Cont.) TAKING PICTURES USING THE LCD MONITOR Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. With P, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. • With A/S/M, the LCD monitor will turn on automatically. Compose the picture using the LCD monitor.
Page 45 LCD monitor When the recorded image is P F2.8 1/800 + 2.0 no longer displayed, the camera is ready to take the next picture. • The recorded image will not be displayed if the Rec view is off. (p. 201) •...
Page 46: Quick View
TAKING PICTURES (Cont.) QUICK VIEW You can immediately shift from the Record Mode to the Display mode, and check the picture you have just taken. When the Mode dial is set to P or A/S/M, quickly press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button twice.
Page 47: Focus Lock
FOCUS LOCK If your main subject is not within the autofocus marks, follow the procedure below to obtain focus. This is called focus lock. Position your subject within Viewfinder the autofocus marks, and press the Shutter release button halfway. • The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.
Page 48: Autofocus
AUTOFOCUS There are certain conditions where the autofocus may not work properly even when the Green lamp lights when the Shutter release button is pressed halfway. When this happens, try the procedure below or use Manual focus. (p. 65) 1 Subjects with low contrast Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture.
Page 49 3 Subjects in excessively bright light Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 47) 4 Subjects at different distances Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture.
Page 50: Working Range
WORKING RANGE The viewfinder’s picture frame shows the area that can be shot for subjects at ∞. However, the picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject, especially with Telephoto shooting. Viewfinder Picture frame Image area of picture at close distance Take pictures at a distance between 0.2 m ~...
Page 51: Ae Lock
AE LOCK You can take a picture of a subject with a different exposure than that set with focus lock. Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Position your subject within the autofocus mark, and press the Shutter release button halfway.
Page 52: Aperture Priority Mode
APERTURE PRIORITY MODE You can set the aperture manually for the Aperture priority mode. It is especially useful for taking portrait pictures with blurred backgrounds. Set the Mode dial to A/S/M. • The LCD monitor turns on A/S/M automatically, and the aperture setting will be displayed.
Page 53: Shutter Priority Mode
SHUTTER PRIORITY MODE You can set the shutter speed manually for the Shutter priority mode. Set it to a fast speed to capture a moving object. Set it to a slow speed to express motion. Set the Mode dial to A/S/M. A/S/M •...
Page 54 SHUTTER PRIORITY MODE (Cont.) When the Mode dial is set to A/S/M, ISO is set to 100 automatically. The ISO setting can be selected from 100, 200 or 400. (P. 78) Changing the ISO setting does not affect the shutter speed setting. Available shutter speed settings: 1 to 1/800 second.
Page 55: Manual Mode
MANUAL MODE You can set the aperture and shutter speed manually in the Manual mode. It is especially useful for taking portrait pictures with blurred backgrounds or expressing motion. Set the Mode dial to A/S/M. A/S/M • The LCD monitor turns on automatically, and the aperture and shutter speed settings are displayed.
Page 56: Zoom
ZOOM You can select Telephoto or Wide-angle with the 3X zoom lever. Press the lever torward T for Telephoto shooting. Press the lever torward W for wide-angle shooting. Note: • When used with the Digital zoom mode, you can take an approx. 7.5X zoom photograph.
Page 57: Exposure Compensation
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION In addition to automatic exposure, you can also adjust it manually by +/– 2 (approx. 1/3 steps). Adjust + to increase the exposure, and – to decrease the exposure. Confirm the settings by turning on the LCD monitor. Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.
Page 58: Using The Flash
USING THE FLASH When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the orange lamp next to the finder lights up when use of the flash is necessary. Select a flash mode to match the photographic conditions and purpose. If a setting other than Auto-Flash is selected, the flash mode is displayed on the control panel.
Page 59 AUTO-FLASH The flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. Viewfinder Backlighting correction mark When you take a picture that is backlit, position the subject within the backlighting correction marks to fire the flash. RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH This mode significantly reduces the phenomenon of “red-eye”. Control panel Note: •...
Page 60 USING THE FLASH (Cont.) FILL-IN FLASH (FORCED ACTIVATION) The flash fires regardless of available light. For example, this mode can be used to brighten up the subject’s shaded face. Another use of this mode is to correct the color shift produced by artificial lights (eg. fluorescent light).
Page 61 SELECTING THE FLASH MODE Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. With each press of the Flash mode button, the flash mode will switch from Auto-Flash to (Red-Eye Reducing Flash, p. 59), (Fill-In Flash, p. 60) (Flash Off, p. 60). •...
Page 62: Spot Metering Mode
SPOT METERING MODE The Spot metering mode is used to obtain the right exposure regardless of the backlight. Place the subject in the center of the autofocus marks. You can select the following modes with each press of the Spot/Macro button. Digital ESP metering/Autofocus Spot metering mode Macro mode (p.
Page 63: Macro Mode
MACRO MODE You can get as close as 20 cm to your subject. An approx. 6 x 8 cm subject can be photographed almost fully within the frame. Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Press the Spot/Macro button several times until...
Page 64: Macro + Spot Metering Mode
MACRO + SPOT METERING MODE Use this mode when you want to use the Spot metering mode and your subject is closer than 0.8 m. Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Press the Spot/Macro button several times until appear on the control panel.
Page 65: Manual Focus
MANUAL FOCUS With Manual focus, you can select a pre-adjusted focal length. It is especially useful when quick shooting is required. Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Press the OK button to display the focus mode selection screen on the LCD monitor.
Page 66 MANUAL FOCUS (Cont.) When the distance indicator is moved below 0.8 m, shorter distances will appear on the LCD monitor. Press the OK button to save the setting. P F2.8 1/800 + 2.0 80cm 60cm 40cm 20cm AF MF Note: •...
Page 67: Still Picture Record Menu
STILL PICTURE RECORD MENU * Press the Menu button to set the following items when the Mode dial is set to A/S/M or P. (p. 38) Monitor display Using the Sequence mode (p. 68), DRIVE Selftimer/Remote control (p. 70) or Auto bracket (p. 74). Selecting the white balance.
Page 68: Sequence Mode
SEQUENCE MODE In the Sequence mode, the camera takes pictures sequentially while the Shutter release button is pressed. Sequential shooting at high shutter speeds (max. 3.1 frames/second) is possible in all modes except TIFF. Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Press the Menu button to display the Menu.
Page 69 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled. • Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu.
Page 70: Selftimer/Remote Control
SELFTIMER/REMOTE CONTROL Use a tripod to hold the camera securely. Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DRIVE. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select F2.8 1/800 + 2.0...
Page 71 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu. • Pictures can also be taken without pressing the OK button. (P. 72/73) Note: • Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off.
Page 72 SELFTIMER/REMOTE CONTROL (Cont.) TAKING A PICTURE USING THE SELFTIMER Selftimer/Remote control signal When the shutter is released, the Selftimer/Remote control signal Shutter release lights for approx. 10 seconds then button blinks for approx. 2 seconds before the picture is taken. To stop the activated selftimer, press the Menu button.
Page 73 TAKING A PICTURE USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Compose the picture, aim the remote control at the Remote control window camera, then press 15° 15° Shutter release button on the remote control to take a picture. • The Selftimer/Remote control signal blinks for approx. 3 seconds before the picture is taken.
Page 74: Auto Bracket
AUTO BRACKET Images will be recorded sequentially with different exposures. You can select frames to store by erasing unwanted frames. Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M . • For A/S/M, the Shutter priority mode or Aperture priority mode must be selected. (p.
Page 75 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select the number of pictures. Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the F2.8 1/800 + 2.0 Menu is canceled.
Page 76: White Balance
WHITE BALANCE You can select the white balance according to the light source. Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select WB. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select AUTO,...
Page 77 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled. • Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu.
Page 78: Iso
You can select the sensitivity from AUTO, as well as approx. 100, 200 and 400. Set the Mode dial to P. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select ISO. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select...
Page 79 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled. • Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu.
Page 80: Flash Correction
FLASH CORRECTION This corrects the amount of light emitted from the flash when it fires. Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M . A/S/M • For A/S/M, the Shutter priority mode or Aperture priority mode must be selected. (p. 101) Press the Menu button to display the Menu.
Page 81 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled. • Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu.
Page 82: Slow Shutter Synchronization Flash Mode
SLOW SHUTTER SYNCHRONIZATION FLASH MODE You can set the flash to fire during the first or second half of a slow shutter speed’s release duration. It is especially great for taking photographs of night views. Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Press the Menu button to display the Menu.
Page 83 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled. • Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu.
Page 84: Extension Flash Photography
EXTENSION FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY The FL-40 extension flash (optional) can be used to take various kinds of flash photographs, either by itself or together with the main flash. To connect the extension flash to the camera, the exclusive grip (optional) and bracket cable (optional) are required. TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS USING THE FL-40 EXTENSION FLASH If the extension flash is used, the flash mode and exposure...
Page 85 Set the camera’s mode dial to P or A/S/M. • With A/S/M, the LCD monitor will turn on automatically. Turn on the extension flash unit’s power. • The extension flash is set to the TTL-AUTO mode. Select the camera’s flash mode.
Page 86: Taking Photographs With The Fl-40 Extension
EXTENSION FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (Cont.) TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS WITH THE FL-40 EXTENSION FLASH ONLY You can use the extension flash only or use the main flash and extension flash together. If you are using the extension flash, the main flash can be set so that it will not fire in order to prevent the camera’s batteries from running down.
Page 87: Taking Photographs With Another Brand Of Extension Flash
If a picture is taken without pressing the OK button, the setting will remain in effect until the Menu button is pressed again. • Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu. Note: • Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled and reset to the default when the power is turned off.
Page 88 • If a flash unit or other accessory with additional communications functions is used, it may not only fail to function normally, but may also cause damage to the camera’s circuitry. Do not use such a device. • It is recommended that the Olympus FL-40 extension flash be used with this camera.
Page 89 Other brands of extension flash that can be used. When selecting an extension flash, use products which meet the following basic conditions. (1) Exposures when using an extension flash require that adjustments be made on the extension flash unit. If an extension flash is used in the Auto mode, matched it with the F value and ISO sensitivity settings on the camera.
Page 90: Digital Zoom Mode
DIGITAL ZOOM MODE When used with the 3X optical zoom, you can take an approx. 7.5X zoom photograph. Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. • When P is selected, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the Menu button to display the Menu.
Page 91 Turn the zoom lever toward T display enlarged subject. • The zoom bar will be displayed on the LCD monitor. The white area of the bar indicates optical zoom, and the red area indicates digital zoom. • The mode is canceled when the LCD monitor is turned off.
Page 92: Picture Effects
PICTURE EFFECTS You can select from four picture effects. Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select FUNCTION. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select the desired picture effect.
Page 93: Sound Record Mode
SOUND RECORD MODE You can record sound after shooting a picture. Sound can be recorded for 4 seconds per picture. Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the...
Page 94 SOUND RECORD MODE (Cont.) Shoot a subject. • Sound recording will start approximately 0.5 second after the shutter button is pressed. While recording sound, the green lamp and the record mark displayed on the control panel will flash, and a bar will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
Page 95: Panorama Mode
PANORAMA MODE You can make panorama pictures. Set the Mode dial to P. Press monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select F2.8 1/800 + 2.0 Press the right arrow on the FLASH...
Page 96 Panorama mode and Menu. Note: • The Panorama mode is available only when an Olympus brand Standard memory card is used. • Turn on the LCD monitor before pressing the Menu button in order to select the Panorama mode.
Page 97: Card Setup (Card Format)
CARD SETUP (CARD FORMAT) You can format the card. Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP. Press the right arrow on the F2.8 1/800 + 2.0 Jog dial to select CARD...
Page 98 • Formatting will not be engaged when the write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the card. • Non-Olympus brand cards or cards formatted from or used in a computer must be formatted by the camera. These cards may take longer to record than recommended Olympus brand cards.
Page 99: Selecting The Recording Mode
SELECTING THE RECORDING MODE There are 5 different image quality setings to select from: TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2. The image quality becomes higher in the order of SQ2 → SQ1 → HQ → SHQ → TIFF. Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Press the Menu button to display the Menu.
Page 100 SELECTING THE RECORDING MODE (Cont.) If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled. • Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu. Default resolution and compression rate settings. Recording mode TIFF Resolution...
Page 101: A/S/M Mode
A/S/M MODE You can select Aperture priority mode, Shutter priority mode or Manual mode for A/S/M on the Mode dial. Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select A/S/M MODE.
Page 102: Displaying Recorded Pictures
DISPLAYING RECORDED PICTURES You can display the pictures you have taken on the LCD monitor. Set the Mode dial to . The monitor turns automatically. • When the power is turned on in the Display mode, a card check is executed automat- ically.
Page 103 With each press of the right arrow on the Jog dial, you can view the succeeding picture. With each press of the left arrow, you can view the preceding picture. [10-frame jump using the Jog dial] • With each press of the bottom arrow, you can view the picture 10 frames ahead.
Page 104: Index-Display Mode
DISPLAYING RECORDED PICTURES (Cont.) INDEX-DISPLAY MODE Multiple pictures can be displayed on the LCD monitor Set the Mode dial to Press the Zoom lever toward W to display several pictures on the monitor. • It may take approx.1 second before the picture is displayed. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select succeeding pictures.
Page 105: Close-Up Display Mode (3X Inspection)
CLOSE-UP DISPLAY MODE (3X INSPECTION) Enlarged pictures can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Set the Mode dial to , and display the picture you want to enlarge. With each press of the Zoom lever toward T, the picture is enlarged 1.5X, 2X, 2.5X, and •...
Page 106: Protection
PROTECTION You can prevent accidental erasure of pictures you want to keep. Set the Mode dial to , and display the picture you want to protect. Press the OK button. • appears on the LCD monitor. • To cancel protection, press the OK button again while the picture is displayed.
Page 107: One-Frame Erase
ONE-FRAME ERASE You can delete pictures you do not need. Set the Mode dial to , and display the picture you want to erase. Press the Erase button to display Press the OK button with YES selected to erase the picture. •...
Page 108: Still Picture Display Menu
(p. 110) Adding sound to images which have already been photographed. (p. 112) FUNCTION Use with optional Olympus special function SmartMedia cards (template). CARD Erasing all frames (p. 114) or formatting a card. SETUP (p.
Page 109: Slide-Show Mode
SLIDE-SHOW MODE You can run through all the stored pictures automatically. Set the Mode dial to , and display a still picture. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select •...
Page 110: Picture Information
PICTURE INFORMATION You can display picture information (settings, date/time, file number, etc.) on the LCD monitor. Set the Mode dial to , and display a still picture. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select INFO. •...
Page 111 Print-reserve Protect Sound Battery check record Recording mode Image size SIZE:2048 1536 Aperture/Shutter speed/Exposure F2.8 1/800 +2.0 compensation White balance ISO400 23.12. , 00 21:56 Date/Time FILE:123-3456 File name Note: • When picture information is displayed, the frame number will not be displayed.
Page 112: Recording Sound
RECORDING SOUND Sound can be added to images which have already been recorded, or it can be re-recorded over previous sound. Set the Mode dial to , and display a still picture. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select •...
Page 113 Press the OK button to start recording. About 4 seconds of sound is recorded. A progress bar will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Note: • A card with a write-protect adhesive seal affixed to it cannot be recorded • If there is very little space remaining on a card, it may be impossible to record on it.
Page 114: Card Setup
CARD SETUP ALL-FRAME ERASE Set the Mode dial to , and display a still picture. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the CARD SETUP...
Page 115 Press the OK button with YES selected to erase all the pictures in the card. • To cancel, select NO using the right arrow on the jog dial and press the OK button. When complete, NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor. •...
Page 116: Card Format
CARD SETUP (Cont.) CARD FORMAT You can format the card. Set the Mode dial to , and display a still picture. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP.
Page 117 • Formatting will not be engaged when the write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the card. • Non-Olympus brand cards or cards formatted from or used in a computer must be formatted by the camera. These cards may take longer to record than recommended Olympus brand cards.
Page 118: Connecting To A Television
CONNECTING TO A TELEVISION Recorded images can be viewed on a TV. If sound is recorded with the image, it will be played as well. Make sure that the power of the TV and the camera are off before connecting. Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V output connector, then connect it to the TV’s...
Page 119 Note: • The LCD monitor turns off automatically when connected to a TV. • Refer to your TV/VCR instruction manual for information about displaying video images. • The picture may appear to be off-center on the TV screen because of the TV adjustment.
Page 121: Movie Functions
MOVIE FUNCTIONS You can record movies for up to approx. 218 seconds in the SQ mode and approx. 55 seconds in the HQ mode when a 16MB card is used. The recorded movie images will be stored as a Motion JPEG file. You can observe the images in the Display mode.
Page 122: [Record Mode] Recording Movies
RECORDING MOVIES RECORDING MOVIES USING THE LCD MONITOR Set the Mode dial to Compose the picture using the LCD monitor. Press the Shutter release button halfway. The exposure and focus are locked and the green lamp next to the viewfinder lights. •...
Page 123 F2.8 1/800 + 2.0 When the buffer memory is full, the upper block will light and no other operation can be performed until the upper block goes off. • When CHECK is selected in REC VIEW in MODE SETUP the Save confirmation screen will let you choose whether or not to store the movie in the card.
Page 124: Quick View
RECORDING MOVIES (Cont.) QUICK VIEW You can immediately shift from the Record Mode to the Display mode, and check the movie you have just recorded. When the Mode dial is set to , quickly press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button twice. •...
Page 125: Focus Lock
FOCUS LOCK If your main subject is not within the autofocus marks, follow the procedure below to obtain focus. This is called focus lock. Viewfinder Position your subject within the autofocus marks, and press the Shutter release button halfway. • The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.
Page 126: Working Range
WORKING RANGE Record movies at a distance between 0.2 m ~ • Subjects closer than 0.2 m may turn out to be out of focus and incorrectly exposed. • Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to record close- ups.
Page 127: Zoom
ZOOM You can select Telephoto or Wide-angle. Only Digital zoom is available during movie recording. Because the image in the viewfinder is not affected by zoom lever operation, use the LCD monitor to check images that have been zoomed-in or -out. Press the lever toward T to zoom Press the lever toward W to zoom out.
Page 128: Exposure Compensation
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION In addition to automatic exposure, you can also adjust it manually by +/– 2 (approx. 1/3 steps). Adjust + to increase the exposure, and – to decrease the exposure. Confirm the settings by turning on the LCD monitor. Set the Mode dial to •...
Page 129: Manual Focus
MANUAL FOCUS With Manual focus, you can select a pre-adjusted focal length. Set the Mode dial to Press the OK button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select the Manual focus mode. •...
Page 130 MANUAL FOCUS (Cont.) When the cursor is moved below 2.6ft, shorter distances will appear on the LCD monitor. Press the OK button to save the setting. The setting appears on the LCD monitor in red letters. F2.8 1/800 + 2.0 80cm 60cm 40cm...
Page 131: Movie Picture Record Menu
MOVIE PICTURE RECORD MENU * Press the Menu button to set the following items when the Mode dial is set to . (p. 38) Monitor Display Using the Selftimer/remote control. (p. 132) Selecting the white balance. (p. 136) Selecting the ISO sensitivity. (p. 138) FUNCTION Using picture effects.
Page 132: Selftimer/Remote Control
SELFTIMER/REMOTE CONTROL Use a tripod to hold the camera securely. Set the Mode dial to Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select F2.8 1/800 + 2.0 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select ON .
Page 133 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu. • Pictures can also be taken without pressing the OK button. (p. 134/135) Note: • Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off.
Page 134 SELFTIMER/REMOTE CONTROL (Cont.) RECORDING A MOVIE USING THE SELFTIMER When the shutter is released, the Shutter release button Selftimer/Remote control signal Selftimer/Remote lights for approx. 10 seconds then control signal blinks for approx. 2 seconds before the movie is recorded. To stop the activated selftimer, press the Menu button.
Page 135 RECORDING A MOVIE USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Compose the picture, aim the remote control at the Remote control window on the camera, then press the Shutter release 15° 15° button on the remote control to record a movie. • The Selftimer/Remote control signal blinks for approx.
Page 136: White Balance
WHITE BALANCE You can select the white balance according to the light source. Set the Mode dial to Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select WB. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows select...
Page 137 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. If you record a movie without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled. • Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu.
Page 138: Iso
You can select the sensitivity from AUTO, as well as approx. 100, 200 and 400. Set the Mode dial to Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select ISO. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select the sensitivity.
Page 139 Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. If you record a movie without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled. • Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu.
Page 140: Picture Effects
PICTURE EFFECTS You can select from two picture effects. Set the Mode dial to Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select FUNCTION. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select the desired picture effect.
Page 141: Card Setup (Card Format)
CARD SETUP (CARD FORMAT) You can format the card. Set the Mode dial to Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP. Press the right arrow on the F2.8 1/800 + 2.0 Jog dial to select CARD...
Page 142 • Formatting will not be engaged when a write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the card. • Non-Olympus brand cards or cards formatted from or used in a computer must be formatted by the camera. These cards may take longer to record than recommended Olympus brand cards.
Page 143: Selecting The Recording Mode
SELECTING THE RECORDING MODE You can select the Standard Quality mode (SQ) or the High Quality mode (HQ). Set the Mode dial to Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select...
Page 144 SELECTING THE RECORDING MODE (Cont.) If you record a movie without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled. • Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu. Mode Resolution 320 x 240 (12.5 frames/sec.) 160 x 120 (12.5 frames/sec.) Seconds that Movies can be Photographed...
Page 145: Movie Picture Display Menu
MOVIE PICTURE DISPLAY MENU * Press the Menu button to set the following items when the Mode dial is set to and a movie picture is displayed on the LCD monitor. (p. 38) Monitor Display MOVIE Displaying movie pictures as a movie. (p. 146) PLAY INFO Displaying information about the image (date and...
Page 146: Playing Movies
PLAYING MOVIES You can play movies you have recorded. will appear on the LCD monitor for movies. Set the Mode dial to • The LCD monitor turns on automatically. Display a picture with the LCD monitor using the Jog dial. •...
Page 147 Press the OK button during the movie to pause it. Press it again to restart. • The following operations can be performed during pause. Press the top arrow on the Jog dial to pause at the beginning 23.12.’00 21:56 24 of the movie.
Page 148: Picture Information
PICTURE INFORMATION You can display picture information (settings, date/time, file number, etc.) on the LCD monitor. Set the Mode dial to Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows to select INFO. • To cancel, press the Menu button.
Page 149 Sound record Battery check Movie picture Protect Recording mode SIZE: 320 240 Image size White balance 23.12. , 00 21:56 Date/Time 0" / 100" Seconds During movie recording Battery check Movie picture FILE: 123-3456 File name When a movie picture is selected Note: •...
Page 150: Functions
FUNCTIONS These functions enable you to create an index of recorded images and to edit images. CREATING AN INDEX Recorded movies can be displayed as an index. After an index is created, it can be saved on the card as a still picture image. Set the Mode dial to Using the Jog dial, display an image with the...
Page 151 • The total movie time and time of the current frame will 0" / 88" appear in the left corner on the LCD monitor. • To go to the next frame, press the right arrow on the jog dial and to go the previous frame, press the left arrow.
Page 152: Editing A Movie
FUNCTIONS (Cont.) EDITING A MOVIE This function is used to delete unnecessary portions of recorded movies or to split one movie into two. Set the Mode dial to Using the Jog dial, display an image with the mark on the LCD monitor. Press the Menu button to display the Menu.
Page 153 Press the right/left arrows on 0" / 88" the Jog dial to select the first frame, then press the OK button. • If the top arrow on the Jog dial is pressed, the first frame of the movie is displayed, and if CANCEL the bottom arrow is pressed, the last frame is displayed.
Page 154: Card Setup
CARD SETUP ALL-FRAME ERASE Set the Mode dial to Display a picture with the LCD monitor using the Jog dial. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP. MOVIE PLAY INFO...
Page 155 Press the OK button with YES selected to erase all the pictures in the card. • To cancel, select NO using the right arrow on the jog dial. When complete, NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor. • Protected frames will remain in the card, and the last frame will be displayed.
Page 156: Card Format
CARD SETUP (Cont.) CARD FORMAT You can format the card. Set the Mode dial to Display a picture with the LCD monitor using the Jog dial. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP.
Page 157 • Formatting will not be engaged when a write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the card. • Non-Olympus brand cards or cards formatted from or used in a computer must be formatted by the camera. These cards may take longer to record than recommended Olympus brand cards.
Page 159: Storing Data For Printing Pictures
STORING DATA FOR PRINTING PICTURES Recorded images can be printed out with a printer. Selected images can be reserved in a SmartMedia card for printing on a printer or at a photo lab that supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) system.
Page 160: About Print Settings
DPOF. If a SmartMedia with Print-reserve data recorded in it is inserted into an Olympus CAMEDIA P-330NE/P-300E printer, printing can be performed at the touch of a button. For more information, consult your printer’s user manual.
Page 161 (index-display mode), it is possible to confirm the print reserve status. • This camera cannot be directly connected to printers such as the Olympus P-300E digital printer. • Not all functions may be available on all printers or at all photo labs.
Page 162: Print-Reserve
PRINT-RESERVE You can store data for making prints with a printer or at a lab that supports this system. ALL-FRAME PRINT RESERVE You can store data for printing all the pictures in the card as well as choose the number of prints to make. Set the Mode dial to Press the Print button to display the Print reserve...
Page 163 Press the left/right arrows on the Jog dial to enter the number. • Press the left arrow to decrease the number, and the right arrow : DATE TIME to increase it. • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 10. CANCEL Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select...
Page 164: Single-Frame Print Reserve
PRINT-RESERVE (Cont.) SINGLE-FRAME PRINT RESERVE You can store data for making prints with a printer or at a lab that supports this system. Set the Mode dial to display a still picture. Press the Print button to display the Print reserve setting screen.
Page 165 Print reserve selection screen Press the arrows on the Jog dial to select the image you would like to print. • Left arrow: Displays the image in the previous frame. Right arrow: Displays the 6453 image in the next frame. Top arrow: Displays the image CANCEL 10 frames back.
Page 166 PRINT-RESERVE (Cont.) Press the left/right arrows on the Jog dial to enter the number of prints. • Press the left arrow to decrease the number, and the right arrow to increase it. • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 10. •...
Page 167 Press the OK button. • The Menu screen disappears and the print reserve indicator and the number of prints are displayed on the screen. • To set print reserve for more images, repeat steps through 12. Press the Print button to exit the Print reserve mode and return to the Display mode.
Page 168: Trimming Print Reserve
PRINT-RESERVE (Cont.) TRIMMING PRINT RESERVE You can print an enlarged part of a recorded picture. Select PRINT ORDER— then press the OK button. The Print reserve selection screen appears. (p. 164) Press the arrows on the Jog dial to display the image you want to print.
Page 169 When the position is set, press the OK button. Move the cursor to set the bottom right corner of the image that you would like to print. • Use the same procedure as in step 4. • Press the Print button to go back to the upper left corner setting screen.
Page 170 PRINT-RESERVE (Cont.) Note: • The size of the printed image will vary depending on the print reserve settings. An image trimmed to a small size will have lower resolution. • For best results with close-up prints, it is recommended to use the TIFF, SHQ or HQ mode.
Page 171: Resetting Print Reserve
RESETTING PRINT RESERVE This resets all the print reserve settings for images saved in a card. Set the Mode dial to display a still picture. Press the Print button to display the Print order setting screen. • If there are no images in the card, this screen is not displayed.
Page 173: Using Apersonal Computer
USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER...
Page 174: Computer System Requirements
COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS When using the provided utility software: Personal computers used with this camera must conform to the following minimum standards. To connect this camera directly to a personal computer, it must have either a serial port or USB port. Windows CPU: Pentium or later OS: Windows 98/98 Second Edition/2000 Professional (USB)
Page 175: Installing Provided Software
INSTALLING PROVIDED SOFTWARE To take full advantage of a wide range of functions, including download, display, storage and panorama, your Olympus digital camera comes with software applications and CAMEDIA Master. For installation and operation, please refer to the software’s online documentation.
Page 176: Connecting To A Personal Computer
CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER Use the appropriate connector according to your computer’s specifications. For USB-equipped computers (IBM PC/AT compatible, Apple Macintosh) Connect the provided USB cable to the USB port on your computer. USB port Camera’s connector USB connection cable For serial port-equipped computers (IBM PC/AT compatible) Connect the provided RS-232C PC serial cable to the serial port (COM1, COM2, etc.) on your computer.
Page 177: Using A Personal Computer
USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER Make sure that the power of the personal computer and the camera are OFF. Connect the provided USB cable or RS-232C PC serial cable to your computer. (See the previous page for details) Remove the lens cap, and connect the cable to the camera’s USB connector or computer connector, then turn on your computer.
Page 178: Transferring Data From Smartmedia
TRANSFERRING DATA FROM SmartMedia PC CARD ADAPTER The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a personal computer equipped with a PC card (PCMCIA) slot or an external PC card reader/writer, using the optional PC Card Adapter. FlashPath FLOPPYDISK ADAPTER The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a personal...
Page 179: Using Camedia Master
USING CAMEDIA Master VIEWING IMAGES STORED IN THE CARD ON YOUR COMPUTER You can view images stored in a SmartMedia card via CAMEDIA Master. Start CAMEDIA Master on the computer. Click on [My Camera]. A thumbnail index of stored images will be displayed.
Page 180 USING CAMEDIA Master (Cont.) Place the cursor on the desired image and double- click on it. • This will open the selected image. TRANSFERRING DATA USING CAMEDIA Master CAMEDIA Master transfers images stored in the card to your computer. Start CAMEDIA Master on the computer.
Page 181: Processing Images Using Camedia Master
PROCESSING IMAGES USING CAMEDIA Master You can process images (changing tones, composing, and so on) using the provided CAMEDIA Master or other application software. MAKING DARK IMAGES BRIGHT Some images may come out darker than expected. You can try taking pictures again right after shooting, but may often miss the right moment for a good picture.
Page 182 PROCESSING IMAGES USING CAMEDIA Master (Cont.) Select [Image] – [Instant Fix] on the menu bar. • This will brighten the selected image. CORRECTING BLURRY IMAGES Backlight sometimes makes the whole image blurry, and an object which stands before the subject may be out-of-focus. Use CAMEDIA Master Sharpen when this happens to sharpen the whole image.
Page 183 Place the cursor on the image you want to correct and double-click on it. • This will display the selected image. Select [Image] – [Filter] – [Sharpen] on the menu bar. Specify degree sharpness either by sliding the slide bar or inputting a value from 1 to 9, while comparing “Original”...
Page 184 PROCESSING IMAGES USING CAMEDIA Master (Cont.) • This will sharpen the selected image. COMPOSING IMAGES WITH TEMPLATES You can easily compose images with templates in CAMEDIA Master. Place the cursor on the image you want to compose and double-click on it. •...
Page 185 Select [Image] – [Template Superimpose] on the menu bar. • This will display the compose window. Select a template and click on [Apply]. • This will display the preview image. When you are happy with the sample image, click on [OK]. •...
Page 187: Camera Settings
CAMERA SETTINGS The settings can be adjusted in the Menu. Each Menu (still picture record menu, still picture display menu, movie picture record menu and movie picture display menu) has different available settings. (p. 67/108/131/145)
Page 188: All Reset
ALL RESET Clears adjustments and returns to the default settings. Set the Mode dial to P, A/S/M Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP, then press the right arrow to select SETUP.
Page 189 With ON selected, the settings of the following items will be canceled and reset to the default when the power is turned off. Aperture priority mode (p. 52), Shutter priority mode (p. 53), Manual mode (p. 55), Zoom (p. 56/127), Exposure compensation (p.
Page 190: Custom Settings
CUSTOM SETTINGS When the power is turned off, the camera can revert to the settings that you desire. Even if the settings are changed while taking pictures, the camera will return to the selected state when the power is turned on again.
Page 191 Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the mode you would like to set. The modes that can be selected are shown in the table on the following page. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/ bottom arrows to select the desired value.
Page 192 CUSTOM SETTINGS (Cont.) Items which can be set to the desired state in CUSTOM. Flash Auto/Red-Eye Reducing/Fill-In/Off Spot/Macro Off/Spot/Macro/Spot + macro Zoom position 32mm/50mm/70mm/96mm Aperture value F2.8 ~ F11 Shutter speed 1/800 ~ 16 Exposure compensation 1/3 EV increments up to ±2 EV. AF/MF Monitor (P) Off/On...
Page 193: Sharpness
SHARPNESS You can select the image sharpness. Set the Mode dial to P, A/S/M Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP, then press the right arrow to select SETUP. Press the OK button to display the Mode setting screen.
Page 194: Tiff Settings
TIFF SETTINGS This sets the resolution for the TIFF mode. Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP, then press the right arrow to select SETUP.
Page 195 Use the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the resolution. • 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768 or 640 x 480 are available. • The compression rate for all resolutions is uncompressed TIFF.
Page 196: Sq1, Sq2 Settings
SQ1, SQ2 SETTINGS You can select the resolution and compression rate for SQ1 and SQ2. NORMAL quality allows more pictures to be stored in a card, while HIGH quality uses less compression, resulting in fewer visible artifacts in the JPEG image. Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.
Page 197 Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/ bottom arrows to select HIGH or NORMAL. Press the OK button to return to the MODE SETUP screen. • Confirm the setting using the image in the LCD monitor. Press the OK button to save the setting.
Page 198: Beep Sound
BEEP SOUND You can select the volume of the operating beep sound. Set the Mode dial to P, A/S/M, Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP, then press the right arrow to select SETUP.
Page 199: Full-Time Af
FULL-TIME AF Full-time AF keeps the image on the LCD monitor in focus at all times without having to press the Shutter release button. Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP, then press the...
Page 200 FULL-TIME AF (Cont.) Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu. Note: • Using Full-time AF will drain the battery more quickly. •...
Page 201: Rec View
REC VIEW Rec view lets you select whether to display the image after recording. Rec check lets you check the image and decide whether or not to save it. Set the Mode dial to P, A/S/M Press the Menu button to display the Menu.
Page 202 REC VIEW (Cont.) Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting. Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu. When CHECK is selected, the Save confirmation screen will appear. • After recording a movie, it will be played back on the Save confirmation screen.
Page 203 Use the Jog dial to select an image. Press the OK button to save the image. The next image in memory will appear. • If sound is recorded with a still image, it will be played after the OK button is pressed. The image will be stored in the card after it is finished.
Page 204 REC VIEW (Cont.) Note: • After recording a movie or taking a picture with Bracketing, you must choose whether to save or discard it before you can record another image. • Do not set CHECK in the TIFF mode. If you set it, the recording mode will be changed to the HIGH (high quality) mode which has the same number of pixels as it.
Page 205 To display an image shot with Bracketing, select the image and press the OK button. 1239 1240 1241 Press the OK button to save the selected image. To discard the image, press the Erase button then perform step on page 203. It will disappear from the screen.
Page 206: File Number
FILE NUMBER You can select the file numbering system for images transferred to a personal computer. Files can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 and folders can be numbered from 100 to 999. ABOUT THE FILE NO. AND FOLDER NO. The file number and folder number used for each image are expressed as shown.
Page 207 Note: • For convenience, the folder numbers remain the same when transferred to a computer in both selections. \ DCIM \ *** OLYMP \ Pmdd **** .jpg Folder No. Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M. Press the Menu button to display the Menu.
Page 208 FILE NUMBER (Cont.) Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select FILE NAME. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select RESET or AUTO. • If you select RESET, the folder and file numbers will be reset each time a new card is inserted.
Page 209: Lcd Brightness
LCD BRIGHTNESS You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. Set the Mode dial to P, A/S/M, Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP, then press the right arrow to select SETUP.
Page 210 LCD BRIGHTNESS (Cont.) Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select SETUP, then press the OK button. • appears on the LCD monitor. Press the right/left arrows on the Jog dial to select the brightness.
Page 211: Meters/Feet Selection
METERS/FEET SELECTION You can select meters or feet to be used by the Manual focus setting screen. (In the Macro mode, the unit will shift between centimeters and inches.) Set the Mode dial to P, A/S/M Press the Menu button to display the Menu.
Page 212: Index-Display Adjustment
INDEX-DISPLAY ADJUSTMENT You can select the number of frames shown in the Index-Display mode. Set the Mode dial to Press the Menu button to display the Menu. Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP, then press the right arrow to select SETUP.
Page 213: Miscellaneous
MISCELLANEOUS...
Page 214: Questions And Answers
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS How long will the batteries last? Battery life is affected by many variables such as the amount of LCD monitor use, the frequency of flash use, as well as by the kind of battery used and the environmental conditions under which the camera is used.
Page 215 Can I use an extension flash? Yes you can. You can use an extension flash with a grip (p. 84). For more information, please see our Internet home page (http://www.olympus.com).
Page 216: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATING PROBLEMS The camera does not work. The power is OFF. [ Set the Mode dial to turn on the power. (P. 30) The batteries are loaded incorrectly. [ Reload the batteries correctly. (P. 22) The batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries with new ones.
Page 217 The flash does not fire. The flash mode was set to the Off mode. Check the flash mode before shooting. (In the Sequence mode and the Panorama mode, the flash cannot be used.) (P. 58) The subject is lighted. Set the flash to Fill-In mode. (P. 58/60) The pictures already taken do not appear on the LCD monitor.
Page 218 TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.) Image protect, Single-erase, All-frame erase or Card format cannot be performed. A write-protect adhesive seal is affixed to the card. Use the card after peeling off the seal. Do not reuse the write protect seal. (P. 115) PROBLEMS WITH IMAGES The picture is out of focus The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed.
Page 219 The subject was too small and was backlit. [ Set the flash to Fill-In mode. (P. 58) Or, use the Spot metering mode. (P. 62) The Sequence mode was used. [ The shutter speed is high, so in dark conditions pictures will be darker than normal.
Page 220: System Chart
SYSTEM CHART A variety of capabilities are available when connected to optional equipment. Printer (P-330NE/P-330E) FlashPath SmartMedia PC card adapter MO drive SmartMedia Reader/ Writer Personal computer AC adapter Camera Conversion lens adapter Remote control Tele Conversion lens Wide conversion lens Macro conversion lens...
Page 221: Error Codes
ERROR CODES Error codes appear when there is a problem with the camera. Error codes displayed on the control panel will flash. Control panel LCD monitor Error content Remedy CARD The card cover is Insert a card and close COVER open.
Page 222 ERROR CODES (Cont.) Control panel LCD monitor Error content Remedy (Format The card is not Format the card. confirmation formatted. screen) There are no Insert a card which PICTURE picutures in the contains images. card, so there is nothing to play back.
Page 223: Optional Items
OPTIONAL ITEMS • Photo Printers For Olympus Digital Cameras • AC Adapter • Camera Case • Standard SmartMedia Card (8/16/32/64MB) • Leather SmartMedia Case • FL-40 extension flash • Exclusive Grip • Bracket cable • FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter • PC Card Adapter •...
Page 224: Compatibility Of The Picture Data
• Images taken by this camera may not be properly displayed or printed with other Olympus digital cameras. • Images taken by other Olympus digital cameras may not be properly displayed with this camera. When taken with this camera and displayed/printed with...
Page 225 When taken with other models and displayed with this camara Models Display C-960ZOOM C-860L C-2020ZOOM C-21 C-2500L C-920ZOOM C-2000ZOOM C-900ZOOM C-830L C-840L C-820L C-420L C-1400XL C-1400L C-1000L *1: • Only images taken in the SQ recording mode can be displayed. •...
Page 226: Specifications
White balance : Full Auto TTL (iESP auto), Preset (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten light, Fluorescent) Lens : Olympus lens 6.5 ~ 19.5 mm, F2.8, 6 elements in 8 groups (equivalent to 32 ~ 96 mm lens on 35 mm camera), aspherical glass...
Page 227 Shutter speed : Used with mechanical shutter Still : 1 ~ 1/800 sec. (16 ~ 1/800 sec. with manual setting) Movie : 1/30 ~ 1/10000 sec. : 0.8 m ~ ∞ (Standard mode) Working range 0.2 m ~ 0.8 m (Macro mode) Viewfinder : Optical real image viewfinder (Autofocus mark/Backlighting correction mark),...
Page 228 SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) Power supply : For batteries, use 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs, or 4 AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. AC adapter (optional) Dimensions : 109.5 (W) x 76.4 (H) x 66.4 (D) mm Weight : 300g (without batteries/card) SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR...
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